Art Classes for Teens at the Delaware Art Museum!

Saturday Teen Focus

Art Class
Delaware Art Museum

(Summer Session)

Saturdays, June 28 - August 16
(no class July 5) 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
(Age 13 and up)

The Saturday Teen Focus class combines Sculpture and 3D Design with Drawing and 2D Design.

This program is designed for high school students with a passion for art, an interest in creating a portfolio, and a goal of continuing to study art after high school.

Lunch may be purchased from the delART Café or brought from home.

Sculpture and 3D Design
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
(Age 13 and up)
This is an introductory course on the basic principles of three-dimensional art.
Students will create small-scale sculptural projects.
Class will also consist of short lectures and walks through the Museum.

Drawing and 2D Design
1:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
(Age 13 and up)
The aim of this course is to introduce a variety of drawing techniques, vocabulary, and media. Classes will consist of drawing exercises as well as participating in demonstrations and critiques.

Cost:
Member Price $265
Non-Member Price $320

Click here to register.

The Delaware Art Museum is pleased to offer grants for Youth and Teen classes and camps through the Read Apple Fund for Student Enrichment.
Click here for more information on the Red Apple Fund.

Location:
• 2301 Kentmere Parkway, Wilmington, Delaware 19806 •
302-571-9590


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THE CENTRE ICE RINK END OF SEASON SHOW

“Lights, Camera, Action!”
Saturday April 12th
1pm and 6pm
Sunday April 13th
2pm

Take a stroll along memory lane!
“Lights, Camera, Action!” represents different eras of movies from past to present.
Directed by the Centre Ice Rinks’ skating director Jerry Santoferrara and his talented staff. “The show will feature over thirty skaters from the Centre Ice Rinks’ skating programs as well as nationally ranked guest skaters!"

Admission:
Advanced tickets are $8
$10 at door day of the performance.

Reserve your seat today by calling:
Tina Macomber
302-398-5900.

For more information on The Centre Ice Rinks’ programs or any upcoming events:
(302) 398-5900
or
website

The Centre Ice Rink is located on the Delaware State Fairgrounds,
U.S. Route 13 South, Harrington.

The Centre is owned and operated by the Delaware State Fair.
The Delaware State Fair is a not-for-profit corporation.

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Go green for Earth Day at the Delaware Museum of Natural History

Saturday, April 19, in celebration of Earth Day!
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Fun, eco-minded activities at the museum include a craft, computer recycling, energy conservation ideas, and more!

Tri-State Waste Solutions will provide recycling tips to prevent reusable materials from taking up space in landfills.

Children can create an imaginative turtle craft with reused egg cartons, and budding environmentalists can unearth composting tips for healthy home gardens.

Greenspire Associates will recycle old computers and printers for a small suggested donation.

Delaware Greenways will provide information about hiking and biking trails around the state, and the Delaware Energy Office will offer tips on energy conservation.

For more information:
www.delmnh.org
302-658-9111

Admission:
Free for museum members.
$6 for adults
$5 for children (3-17)
$4 for seniors
free for children 2 and younger.

Delaware Museum of Natural History
4840 Kennett Pike
Wilmington

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Healthy Kids Day at the Brandywine YMCA!

Saturday April 12th
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Healthy Kids Day® provides kids and families with information on how to be healthier in all aspects of their lives. For the YMCA, good health involves the spirit, mind and body. A “healthy kid” not only eats right, exercises and avoids unhealthy substances like tobacco and alcohol but also demonstrates values such as caring for others and taking responsibility for improving the environment.

Join the Brandywine YMCA and YMCA’s across the country as we celebrate Healthy Kids Day® with our community. The festive celebration will feature exhibits, games, activities and special visitors to emphasize the importance of being a healthy kid.

Contact the Y for more information!

Location:
3 Mt Lebanon Road
Wilmington, De 19803
302-478-YMCA

Website

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National Poetry Month!

Why not kick off National Poetry Month with a submission to Wit Wonder and Whimsy!, the online journal of the arts from homeschoolers, their families, and friends?

Wit, Wonder and Whimsy!

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Open Connections

A resource center with programs for 4-18 year olds.
Support for homeschooling parents.
Recently relocated to a glorious 28-acre former farm/estate in Delaware County, just west of Newtown Square.
Emphasizes self-directedness,
experiential learning, creative ("flexible") thinking and collaboration.
Inclusive.

http://www.openconnections.org/

Contact:
Peter Bergson
610-459-3366 or
info@openconnections.org.


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Poetry Slam and No Cook Cooking Class for Homeschoolers at the Lansdowne Library!

Friday, April 11th

12-2:30 PM

Another Social Event for Homeschooling Families!

Please join other homeschooling families at this dual event:
Poetry Slam
&
No Cook Cooking
a class led by Faith Beckford from Love Your Fruits and Vegetables™ - or LyFVe™ (pronounced life) a premier GREEN caterer for kids.

The Poetry Slam is an event in which everyone may attend.

The cooking classes require registration and will be limited.
There will be two groups for the classes.
Ages 3-5 from 12:30 to 1:30 and ages 6 and up from 1:30 to 2:30.
The class size is limited to 12 people each

Please bring your lunch, drinks and snacks provided.

Update:
All participants should bring a lunch.
Agenda:
Lunch/sign in from 12-12:30
The Poetry Slam is ongoing from 12:30 to 2:30.
The Cooking classes are in two sessions:
12:30 to 1:30 for ages 3-5
1:30 to 2:30 for ages 6 and up
The Poetry Slam will be for all ages and anyone can perform.
Materials:
Anyone attending and performing a piece during the Poetry Slam should be prepared to read a favorite rhyme and or verse.
Cooking Class participants just need to bring a healthy appetite. Faith will provide everything else that is needed.

Please contact Rachée Fagg
Youth Services Coordinator
Lansdowne Public Library
610-623-0239 ext. 5
lacsd@delco.lib.pa.us


55 S. Lansdowne Ave,
Lansdowne, PA 19050


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Hannah's Ball - A Zome Model of the Month!

According to Kevin Merges, a mathematics teacher at Rutgers Preparatory School, "this is something that my eight year old daughter made. She was just playing with the big spiked ball that kids get when they fill all the holes in one white connector and she realized that the ends could be connected."

For complete instructions on how to build this and other Zome models as well as oodles of great ideas for using Zome in your math and science curriculum, visit their website!


Be sure to check out "Naked Zome"! It's the same Zome kits without the storage containers and packaging. Save up to 40% off regular Zome pricing, and help to eliminate waste and save fossil fuels at the same time. Naked Zome comes in a clear, convenient poly zip bag, and includes everything that is included in their clothed counterparts.


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City Gates Academy, in North Wilmington, is now accepting enrollments for the 2008-09 school year.

Citi Gates

Classes have been consolidated to accommodate a one day format.
CPlease see our website for class choices: cgade.org.

Students may take as few as one, or as many as needed.
Visitors are welcomed at any time to sit in on classes.
Please call 302-229-9626 to visit.


City Gates Academy is a Christian cooperative school. The City Gates curriculum is designed for families who desire cooperative involvement in their child(ren)’s education. Weekly classroom instruction provides the framework for parent-assisted education at home. Parents are responsible for tailoring their child(ren)’s curriculum to meet the requirements of their state for graduation and/or college admissions.

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Open House and Now Enrolling: Echo Christian Based Co-op

Open House!

April 29
Now taking enrollments for the 2008-2009 school year.
Open to home school and cyber school families, Echo is a grades K - 12 Christian based co-op, meeting one day a week on Tuesdays at Camp of the Old Mill near Downingtown (off route 322/route 82). Echo's focus is to provide a place for the whole family to fellowship and learn.

Upper grades (7th - 12th)
A college prep oriented co-op offering the core subjects of History, English, Science & Math in both the Jr high and Sr high programs. Echo tracks to the PHAA diploma program though families may choose which diploma program (if any) they would like to use. Specific courses offered will depend upon interest and demand. Electives have not yet been determined. Preference is given to students enrolling full-time in the core subjects of English, math, history and science and then we will take students that wish to enroll for one or more courses. We welcome and accept drop-off students. Classes are limited to 15 students.

Elementary (K - 6th)
In the elementary program Echo offers academically enriching classes including History, Science, critical thinking/math skills, and writing/literature. In addition to these core subjects, other classes will be added if there is interest, eg. music, art, drama, etc. There is a pre-k time and baby toddler group for moms with children in the core k - 5/6 grade program but have young children as well. Moms stay for the day and help out.

Open houses are April 1, and April 29
Come and see what Echo is about, tour the facilities and receive an information & application packet. To receive more information and/or to sign up for an open house, please visit their website.

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CHRISTIAN TEACHERS NEEDED for 2008 - 2009 school year!

Echo is looking for passionate and experienced teachers for the following subjects: middle and high school English and Science. The Elementary program will also be looking to fill various positions in different grades. Work with a great bunch of kids and still get paid for it! Enjoy seeing the fruits of your labor and only have to work once a week! Go to website for contact information.


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