2007 April
The Barnes and Nobles on San Pedro will be hosting a Homeschoolers'
Reception as part of Educator Appreciation Week (April 28-May
6). It will be held Friday, May 4, at 6:00 pm. During this week
educators will receive 25% off book and gift purchases and 10% off
DVDs and Music. The reception will be an open house and we will have
door prizes and activity stations, and children can participate in the
Pajamarama storytime at 7:30 pm (wear your coziest pajamas!).
Help us
keep Texas beaches clean by attending one or both of the coastwide
cleanups held all along the Texas coast, or by donating online to the
Adopt-A-Beach Program at
www.texasadoptabeach.org.
The Texas
General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Spring 2007 cleanup is Saturday,
April 28th. All cleanups are from 9am to Noon CST.
How to Participate:
1)
Locate a site you want to clean
printable list of
all check-in sites and volunteer coordinators
2)
Fill out a
Cleanup Registration Form and contact the local volunteer
coordinator for the site you have chosen, or just show up on the day
of the cleanup between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. You will receive
cleanup data cards, pencils, trash bags, and disposable gloves
when you check in with one of our local volunteer coordinators
3)
Contact a Cleanup Sponsor Hotel
printable
list of hotels
4)
Dress comfortably
5)
Take these items with you
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Sunscreen
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Closed-toe shoes
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Gloves
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Hats
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Drinking water
6)
Be safe
Safety is Important - Tips for participating in the
Adopt-A-Beach cleanup
La seguridad es importante - Sugerencias para participar en la
limpieza de Adopte-Una-Playa
7)
Have fun!
8)
Email or call the
Adopt-A-Beach Program at 1-877-TXCOAST (1-877-892-6278) if you have
any questions.
For
more information, call the Adopt-A-Beach toll-free number: 1-877-TX
COAST (1-877-892-6278) or email
Adopt-A-Beach.
Registration ends and games
begin in the Youth Soccer Leagues at 24 community centers. Open to
youth ages 6 to 16, co-ed. $5 registration fee. For beginners. Season
runs through the end of May. 207-3056.
The Lone Star Leadership Academy is a weeklong residential
leadership development opportunity for outstanding Texas 5th-8th
graders. Students from across the state of Texas meet in Dallas/Fort
Worth, Austin or Houston/Galveston to experience significant sites in
the region with a focus on leadership. These Monday-Friday programs
take place during the summer.
Outstanding Texas 5th-8th grade students are invited to travel to
Dallas/Fort Worth (5th & 6th graders), Austin (6th & 7th graders) or
Houston/Galveston (7th & 8th graders) as delegates in Education in
Action’s Lone Star Leadership Academy. During the weeklong residential
programs delegations of distinguished students develop leadership
skills while experiencing what they are learning in school through
visits to historically, politically, scientifically and
environmentally significant sites. Sites visited include the U.S.
Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Fort Worth Stockyards National
Historic District and The Science Place (Dallas/Fort Worth program),
the offices of students’ state legislators, The Bob Bullock Texas
State History Museum, a rafting program and a Cowboy Cookout (Austin
program), NASA, Galveston Bay and Moody Gardens (Houston/Galveston
program) and much more. Career speakers introduce participants to
unique careers and internship opportunities. Texas teachers facilitate
programs including leadership groups where students participate in
simulations and leadership activities.
Call 817-285-8961, e-mail admissions@educationinaction.org or visit
www.educationinaction.org to request an application or more
information. Application deadline for summer 2007 programs is April
28, 2007.
Did you know that the famed San Antonio Riverwalk serves a vital
flood control function for downtown San Antonio? How about that a
3-mile-long underground tunnel diverts San Antonio River flood waters
from the downtown area? Learn about these and other “Flash Flood
Alley” facts in a half-day field trip titled San Antonio’s Urban Flood
Management System.
The field trip begins at SARA’s headquarters with a presentation
and hands-on activities. Next, students are guided on a windshield
tour to Olmos Dam, the San Antonio River Tunnel inlet structure, the
Riverwalk’s Convent Park, the flood control tower at Nueces Street
Dam, and, if time permits, the tunnel outlet structure and the
Eagleland segment of the San Antonio River Improvements Project. Along
the way, students will learn not only how this infrastructure works
together as a system but also how its many beautification features
blend the components into the surrounding environment.
This field trip generally takes 3.5 hours. Schools must provide
their own transportation.
Two dates have been set aside to accommodate home-schooled
students:
- Friday, March 23, 2007: Sessions at 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
- Thursday, April 19, 2007: Sessions at 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
To schedule your class field trip or to reserve a spot for your
home-schooled student, call (210) 302-4247 or 866-345-7272 and ask for
Community Relations.
Magik Theatre. Based on the stories by Rudyard Kipling, our
original version of "The Jungle Book" tells the unique story of
Mowgli, a young boy who grows up alone in a jungle. Raised by wolves,
Mowgli coexists with all the jungle animals, who teach him much about
life, death and the ways of the world in which he lives.
Dates: March 27-April 21, 2007 ~Phone: (210) 227-2751
McKinney Roughs Nature Park
April 18-19, 2007 (Wednesday-Thursday)
9:30 AM Wednesday -1 PM Thursday
$75.00 per student (ages 12-17),
$35.00 per adult chaperone
Includes: programs, meals and dorms
Program Description
Let nature be your classroom during our first ever overnight just
for home school students! After enjoying some stimulating group games,
get up close and touch live animals that call the Colorado River home.
Enjoy a guided hike to the river, test water quality by studying
macroinvertebrates, navigate the land using compasses and GPS,
understand leaf morphology and use a dichotomous key to identify
trees. In the evening relax and indulge on s'mores around a campfire.
Special Concerns
- We will accept a maximum of 60 students ages 12-17. No younger
siblings. One adult chaperone per child, of the same gender.
- Meals will include dinner on Wednesday and breakfast and lunch
on Thursday. (Please pack a lunch for Wednesday.)
- Our dorms are air conditioned and heated, and have showers and
restrooms. (Dorms will be assigned by gender.)
- You are responsible for bringing your own pillow, bedding and
linens. No electrical appliances are allowed. No food or beverages
in the dorms.
- Pre-registration required by March 6th Payment, cancellations
and refunds Full payment is required at the time of registration.
There will be no refunds for cancellation on the part of the
participant. McKinney Roughs will cancel the program only in the
event of low participation. If this occurs all payments will be
refunded.
To register call (512) 303-5073. Registration is not complete until
full payment is received. McKinney Roughs accepts payment in the form
of cash, check or Visa, MasterCard and Discover. If paying by check,
phone registration is required before mailing check to: Front Desk
Registrar, McKinney Roughs Nature Park, 1884 State Hwy 71 W, Cedar
Creek, TX 78612.
For more information call (512) 303-5073 or email outdoorprograms@lcra.org
Phone: (512) 303-5073 in Austin or Bastrop; 1-800-776-5272, Ext.8021
toll-free; Address: 1884 State Hwy 71 West Cedar Creek, TX 78612
http://www.lcra.org/parks/developed_parks/mckinney_roughs.html
ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCING Happens once a month, the first
Saturday of the month, 7:30 pm at Incarnate Word Univ next to
Central Market. The dances are partner dances done in a long line
of couples, as seen in the latest Pride and Prejudice movie. There
is no footwork or steps to learn, the couples dance figures that
move them up and down the line. It is a great activity for the
whole family. Suggested donation for adults is $2.00, and kids are
always free. From Broadway, enter the driveway across from Denny's
and follow the signs back to the Garden Room.
INTERNATIONAL DANCING Takes place every Friday at Lions
Field Rec Center, 2809 Broadway (at Mulberry) Yes it is a senior
center, but young people are invited for international dancing on
Fridays, 7:30 pm. These dances are easy and mostly line or circle
dances from countries like Romania, Greece, Israel, and France, among
others. The dances and music are traditional, we learned them from
dance teachers from the respective countries. So it's a great
opportunity to learn about other cultures, choose an activity that
provides some exercise, and suitable for the whole family, because
there's no smoking or alcohol here! Kids come free, and for adults
$2.00 suggested donation. Wear comfortable, sensible shoes, and casual
clothes.
The San Antonio Wave Home School group is open to all ages and
grade levels. The group trains together as one, however the
workouts are structured to accomodate the variety of ages and
ability. We strive to help San Antonio Home Schoolers fulfill
their PE requirement, while becoming water safe and having fun at
the same time. The group trains at the Alamo Heights High School
(6900 Broadway), Monday thru Friday at 1:00 pm. The AHHS
Natatorium is a clean and spacious indoor facility. Home School
swimmers may compete on the weekends with the Wave team, if
desired. By offering an early afternoon practice, the evening
hours belong to your family. Visit
http://www.sawave.org/ for
more information.
Members of the EAA Chapter 35 at San Geronimo Airpark (map
http://www.eaa35.org/8T8_map.html )
mentors high school students in building the Dream Classic
aircraft. The program is free to high school students. The
mentors meet the students at San Geronimo Airpark every 3rd
Saturday of the month from 8:30 a.m - noon. The students learn to
fabricate rivets, use a rivet gun, drill, follow skematics, and so
much more. If you are interested contact Bob Severance at
SAPropbuster@satx.rr.com he
can answer your questions.
Summer Camps
June 4th to 9th. Youngsters can put their curiosity to work and
help unravel the ecological secrets of the Medina River Natural Area,
15890 State Highway 16 South. Campers learn about birds, mammals,
creepy crawly critters, get to study the river and have fun.
Pre-registration is required and space is limited to 25 particpants
ages 7 to 10. $50. 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon. 624-2575.
Summer At The Academy was launched nineteen years ago and has grown
into one of the most successful summer programs in the Southwest. Each
year more than seventeen hundred boys and girls from San Antonio,
South Texas, Mexico and beyond attend a diverse array of over 350
classes taught by more than sixty of the area’s top teachers, coaches
and artisans.
The 8-week program of weekly day camps begins June 4 and ends July
27. Each week includes academics, arts, sports and eclectic classes –
Kidtooning to Karate Kids, SAT Prep to Multiplication Masters,
Medieval Battles to Dinosaur George, Computers to Pet Care, Dancing to
Clay Sculpture , plus science, math, fencing, golf, football,
basketball, soccer, .....and much, much more!
Summer At The Academy provides excellent opportunities to create,
learn, explore, make friends and have fun. Registration is on-going.
For more information or to receive our Summer Brochure, call 733-7331
ext. 2662 or visit our website at
www.sa-academy.org.
CAMP needs high school, college age, and adult counselors to enable
children with special needs reach their maximum potential. Throughout
the summer of 2007, we will need approximately 400 counselor
volunteers ! Each individual session runs Sunday-Friday and overnight
stay is required. The most rewarding experience at CAMP will be the
friendships formed with fellow counselors and campers. Nothing
compares to the smiles our volunteers help place on the faces of our
children. Volunteers must be 14 years or older. Adults highly sought.
CAMP provides a thorough orientation and continuous training. Go to
www.campapps.org to fill out the
VOLUNTEER application.
June 18-22, 8-10 years old and July 16-20, 11-13 years old
From 8am - 5pm
During a typical day, campers receive humane education, workshops from
veterinarians or animal experts, and several animal classes designed
to foster a special appreciation for animals. Campers are placed in
teams of eight with counselors assigned to each team. Camp cost is
$225 and includes 2 snacks and lunch. Camp registrations will be
available April 3rd, contact Lois Tanigawa, ext 119.
View our Summer
Camp 2007 Flyer
Join real archaeologists from the UTSA Center for Archaeological
Research for hands on activities including learning about the ancient
Maya, analyzing artifacts and participating in a mock dig!
Camp Time: 9 AM-4 PM
Cost: $190.00 per camp (includes supplies, snacks and a t-shirt)
After hours care until 5 PM available for an additional $50 per week
Reserve now, camp space is limited. Download a
registration form here.
For more information, contact Legacy Coordinator Lynn Yakubik at
(210) 458-4462.
The focus of the 2007 Cibolo Nature Camp is Fun and Nature. Camp
hours are Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM. There are
seven weekly sessions to choose from. (see
dates/descriptions at website)
The camp fee is $100 for Cibolo Nature Center Members and $110 for
Non-members and includes a Cibolo Nature Camp t-shirt.
Campers bring their own lunch and drink each day; dress comfortably
for the outdoors.
Be sure to register several weeks in advance - sells out!
Campers will participate in a wide variety of activities that
pertain to the theme for the week! Sports, games, arts & crafts, field
trips and lots of FUN!! Guaranteed to be a GREAT summer at Camp
Minnehaha!
Age: 5Y - 12Y
Date: May 29- Aug 31
Time: 7:30AM-6PM
Classes: 5
Days: M-F
Location:
Landa Recreation Center
Fees: $75 per week
Come join us for a week of exploration and celebration of nature at
our hands-on ecology camps. During WILD! Weeks, children aged 7 - 12
will have the chance to experience the outdoors firsthand. A holistic
approach including science, art, math, stories, and writing will guide
campers through a variety of engaging, inquiry-driven experiences.
Camp is limited to 25 children per week.
The cost for WILD! Week is $85 per child for the week. Limited
partial camp scholarships are available. WILD! Weeks will be held in
Friedrich Park. It is located in the Balcones Canyonlands/Hill Country
Region in juniper and live oak clad hills. It has 5 miles of hiking
trails restrooms, and a pavilion to facilitate programming when
weather is inclement. Visit
http://www.sanaturalareas.org for more information.
Summer Art Camp offers one- and two-week long classes concentrating
on a specific media or subject and providing creative learning
experiences in a positive, nurturing and fun environment.
Because Summer Art Camp offers individualized instruction,
enrollment is limited to 10 students per class unless otherwise noted.
All classes are taught by a professional artist who will help inspire
and develop individual expression.
AGE RANGE Summer Art Camp classes are open to ages 5 – teens.
Classes are designed to fit the skill set for a specific age range.
Age ranges are based on this and not on the artistic ability of the
child. No exceptions are made.
Because we’re committed to a high-quality educational experience
for all the young artists at Summer Art Camp, our youngest artists —
5- and 6-year-olds —may enroll for half-day only. Teen classes are
geared to ages 13 – 16, however older students may register.
LOCATION Classes offered, unless otherwise noted, are held on the
park-like grounds of the Southwest School of Art & Craft (SSAC),
Ursuline Campus (across from the Central Library).
Visit Southwest School of Art And
Craft website for more information.
Students are already dreaming about the end of school and making
plans for the summer, and we have summer camp programs sure to bring
big smiles. Our camp programs feature fun activities that teach
outdoor skills, foster an appreciation for nature, forge friendships,
and encourage self-discovery.
TEEN EXPEDITION CAMP Join us on a 4-day expedition to the trails,
cliffs, and caves of Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. This trip will
be full of adventure activities: Professionally guided rock climbing
instruction, back packing, primitive camping, geocaching, and more. We
will also take time to explore the natural wonders and beauty of the
park. We plan to practice outdoor photography, gaze at the stars, and
even enjoy a night hike at full moon as some of our adventures.
STEPPING STONES CAMP Step into a week of discovery and fun at SOLC.
This half-day format is perfect for the young explorers who enjoy the
outdoors. We'll participate in exciting activities that encourage
creativity and learning: science & nature exploration, group games,
teambuilding activities, fishing, hiking, arts & crafts and more.
Stepping Stones Camp was our most popular camp last year, so for 2007
we've added an additional week. We'd like you to join us this year.
Sign up early!
ADVENTURE CAMPS These programs are especially for older youth
seeking adventure and camaraderie. The full-day format gives us more
time to spend doing advanced activities including: archery, canoeing,
high ropes challenges, and even a team survivor challenge. We will
also offer other fun activities such as: fishing, hiking, and group
games. In addition to having lots of fun, you will grow stronger as a
person and build essential teamwork skills.
REGISTER EARLY FOR CAMP
Our summer programs are led by experienced, professional staff and
qualified instructors who are trained to provide a safe, fun, and
rewarding experience. Space is limited in each session, so sign up
early. Visit website for more
information.
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