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COATESVILLE
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MAY 2010
‘Cool Cat Café
Students and parents from King’s Highway Elementary School, Coatesville,
recently made a cool cat stop at the ‘Cool Cat Café’ with author Linda Oatman
High at the King’s Highway Literacy Night Poetry Program. High featured her
new book ‘Cool Bopper’s Choppers.’ Students wrote poetry with the author,
received a free Scholastic book, and many received a raffled, author-signed
‘Cool Bopper’s Choppers’ book. Students in grades three, four and five were
treated to lemonade, cookies and a chance to step up to an open mic with
their own slam-jam poetry. The event evolved when Maryann Schwab, the
school’s reading specialist, met High at the Keystone Reading Association
Conference in October. Each year the King’s Highway literacy committee
looks for ways to engage students in writing and to get parents involved. This
year the committee took the poetry night and reworked it into an event with
an author presentation and a showcase of student writing and participation.
Above, Stacy Houck and her daughter, Samantha, enjoy the festivities.
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This certification recognized George
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to improving the environment through
cleaner school bus fleets and companywide practices to reduce engine exhaust
emissions and conserve fuel.
Blake A. Krapf, president of George
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thank our school districts for being
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partners in the various ‘Go Green’
initiatives of the past few years. It is a
cause that we, both the districts and
Krapf’s, feel very strongly about for it
concerns the health of our children and the
communities we serve.”
NSTA recently launched this program to
recognize school bus operators who have
taken steps to ensure their fleets are “going
green” through the use of idle reduction
programs, emission control technologies
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buses. The United States Environmental
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of the program as well as the use of its
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certification materials.
NSTA expects that the Green School
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valuable tool to demonstrate the school bus
industry’s commitment, particularly that of
private school bus companies, to ensure
the cleanest school bus fleets possible and
to educate local communities on why it’s
green to take the yellow school bus.
Krapf’s achieved the NSTA Green
School Bus Fleet Certifications because:
• Sixty-three percent of its buses are
model year 2004 or newer. School buses
that were built in 2004 or later emit six
times less pollution than those built prior
to 2004.
• More than 73 percent of its buses meet
new emissions standards — compliant
with the EPA’s 2007 engine emission
requirements — which was achieved by
purchasing vehicles 2007 and newer and
retrofitting older vehicles with diesel
particulate filters. School buses built to
meet the 2007 engine standards emit 60
times less pollution than older, noncompliant models.
• Krapf’s has programs that conserve
fuel and reduce idling. Idle reduction
programs reduce the amount of unhealthy
diesel exhaust that can affect children and
waste fuel and taxpayer dollars.
• Krapf’s uses 80 percent ultra-low
sulfur diesel and 20 percent bio-diesel
blend fuels in its school buses. Using
cleaner fuels reduces the output of harmful
particulate matter, hydrocarbon, and
carbon monoxide emissions.
Kimberly Stefanski, community
relations coordinator for the Coatesville
Area School District, said, “Our buses will
still be yellow, but they’re going green. In
Coatesville, Krapf’s ‘Go Green’ initiatives
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We need guidelines and
we need to follow them
By LISA MARIE CRANE
It was 10:30 a.m. on a sticky-hot field
day. My students had been running their
little hearts out having a great time
outside playing games.
My sweaty little athletes slurped cold
water thirstily from the water fountain.
Parents flanked our line waiting to return
to the field with us as observers. A
student approached.
“May I please fill my water bottle?”
she asked.
I looked at her kindly and said, “No.”
Parents gasped. They gaped at me.
They couldn’t believe that I had told that
sweet little child no. How could I deny
her a drink of water? What kind of a
tyrant was I? I smiled and the student
returned to her place in line. I didn’t stop
to explain, but I could have.
Every field day we have the bottle
issue. Every kid brings a bottle of water
anticipating a long hot day of athletic
glory. Most drink it before we even leave
the classroom. So the day before this
great event, I give the field day speech.
“You may bring a bottle of water. You
will carry it yourself. You may fill it up
before we begin and at lunchtime only.”
Heads nod. The morning of field day,
I repeat these rules and all say they
understand. Bottles are filled. We troop
outside for the opening ceremonies and
as soon as the gym teacher declares, “Let
the games begin,” a child will ask me if
he can fill up his water bottle again. I
say no and the games begin.
Now let me explain that we have
water stations all over the field and that
we take bathroom and drink breaks at
regular intervals. Believe me, no one is
dying of thirst. But since they are kids, I
expect them to lose their bottles, ask me
to carry them and ask to refill them. I
politely decline.
So when the parents gasped, I smiled.
I knew that saying no was right. Did you
notice that the student didn’t argue when
I told her that she couldn’t fulfill her
desire? She knew the rules. She knew
that I kept the rules. In fact, this is one
of the guiding principles of teaching.
Consistency rules the day. If I say it, I
must follow through.
Someone once said, “Too much love
won’t spoil a child. Too few limits will.”
Children need limits. Teachers know
this. Parents know this. Children know
this. We all need guidelines. We need to
know the rules. We need to follow the
rules. And, we need to have the rules
enforced for us while we are too
immature to enforce them ourselves.
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, famed
author of “The Power of Positive
Living,” worried about the “moral crisis”
he was observing in society. He
Lisa Marie
Crane is a
mother,
grandmother
and a public
school teacher
in Chester
County. She is
a graduate of
West Chester
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master’s
degree in children’s literature from
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concluded that “the reason we’ve made
such a mess of things is because so many
of us as individuals are out of control.”
Dr. Peale believed that society would
be transformed if citizens could be
convinced to ‘restrain themselves.” If
people used self-control and selfdiscipline, outer restraints would be less
necessary. Self-control must be modeled
and practiced. It must be taught by those
who possess it to those who are without
it. Firm, loving guidance from a trusted
adult helps a child develop the inner
discipline to succeed in life.
So while denying a bottle of water
may seem harsh to some, disregarding a
reasonable limit may have proven more
harmful. We had just had a drink. Future
drinks would be forthcoming. When
lunchtime comes, the student will refill
her bottle.
And, then maybe, she’ll sip it a little
slower so that it lasts a little longer and
she won’t be thirsty so soon. A little
limit given with love now may lead to a
lot of self-control later.
KIDS
MAY 2010
VOLUME 19 • NUMBER 3
MAY 2010
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MAY 2010
Meet the 15 Citadel Heart of Learning finalists
Representatives from Citadel Federal Credit Union
have been traveling around Chester County to
announce who the 15 Citadel Heart of Learning Award
finalists are to teachers in their schools.
The finalists were selected from more than 2,200
nominations written by students, parents and school
administrators for some 600 teachers throughout
Chester County.
The Citadel Heart of Learning Award program was
created in a joint effort by Citadel and the Chester
County Intermediate Unit to recognize and honor
excellent teachers throughout the county. One award is
presented to a teacher in each of the 13 school districts
as well as one from the Chester County Intermediate
Unit and one from the non-public schools.
The winners will be announced on Tuesday, May 4
at the Citadel Heart of Learning Awards banquet at the
Desmond Hotel in Great Valley.
The 15 finalists include:
THOMAS CALVECCHIO
Avon Grove School District
Avon Grove High School
Although only a teacher for the past four years,
Thomas Calvecchio recognized as a child the value of a
good education, and was inspired by circumstance and
his brother to become an emotional support teacher.
“My younger brother was diagnosed with ADHD and
became eligible for special education during his middle
school years,” said Calvecchio. “I made a vow to myself
that I would help him and all others in the same
situation to realize their self worth and not let a “label”
determine their future.
“By the time my brother was a senior, he had exited
special education and was named valedictorian of his
entire vo-tech high school. This was one of the
proudest moments in my life.
“Having this personal experience in my past has
helped me connect with students on an amazing level. I
am inspired each day, by the children I teach,
reinforcing my efforts with a smile or gesture that lets
me know that I am important in their lives.”
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BROOKE GIFFI
Kennett Consolidated School District
Kennett Middle School
Brooke Giffi’s earliest memory of teaching is from
when she was two years old.
“At the age of two, years before I could read
myself,” said Giffi, “I distinctly remember gathering my
stuffed animals around me, holding the book, Lassie,
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aloud the story, a bell signaling when it was time for me
to turn the page.”
For the past 15 years, Giffi has taught students at
Kennett Middle School, and she has since replaced her
memories of teaching stuff animals with much more
rewarding ones of teaching students.
When asked to describe her most memorable moment
teaching, Giffi replied: “Wow! Just one?
“I feel like every day offers a memorable moment,”
said Giffi. “Whether it be from the painfully shy student
finally volunteering in class, the student who says that
she now wants to write articles for magazines after
having worked on a newsletter project in my class, or
the student who lets me know that I wore the same pair
of pants two days ago.”
•
CARYNNE BURNETT
Oxford Area School District
Oxford High School
A teacher at Oxford Area High School for the past
seven years, Carynne Burnett attributes her desire to
become a teacher to her own high school teachers.
“My main inspiration (to be a teacher) would have to
be the amazing teachers that I had in high school,” said
Burnett. “I had two teachers in particular that acted
more as mentors and guides for me than traditional
teachers. I wanted to have a career in which I could
inspire others the way I was inspired, to encourage
others the way I was encouraged.
“Teaching was a job that always appealed to me. I
am also very curious and love to learn new things, so
what better career to have than one that requires a
constant thirst for knowledge?”
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DOUGLAS VALLETTE
Unionville-Chadds Ford School District
Unionville High School
For the past 14 years, Douglas Vallette has loved
helping his students find the symmetry and
mathematical consistency of physics to be elegant and
beautiful.
“I have always loved helping other people to
understand things,” said Vallette. “I wanted to share
that vision with others. I inherited this point of view
from my own high school physics teacher. I see
teaching as a way of helping others to see how the
intricate laws of physics can be drawn from a few basic
principles, and as a way for them to learn how to think
more deeply about the world starting with the
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Vallette’s advice to those new to the profession:
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you do. You’ll never be bored, and you’ll never be sorry.
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you to help you become a better teacher. And, maybe,
you’ll be able to inspire others to do great things, too.”
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JOE MACNAMARA
Coatesville Area School District
9/10 Center
Joseph MacNamara, a teacher in the 9/10 Center,
Coatesville, began his teaching career at South
Brandywine Middle School as a sixth grade social
studies teacher in 2006. According to McNamara, he
was inspired to become a teacher in high school.
“I had many teachers at Norristown High School
dedicate their time in showing me how to pass their
class,” said MacNamara. “Countless teachers offered
advice and proved that they cared about me and my
success. When they spent time with me, I truly felt like
someone special and I embraced that feeling. As a
result, I wanted to offer the same assistance and
encouragement my teachers offered me.”
MacNamara’s advice to future and aspiring teachers
is to never come into a “Be yourself and always open
your door to students seeking guidance and advice and
do not be afraid to ask for help and advice from your
peers and administrators. You may not know it, but to
some students, you may be the most important person
in their life.”
•
MARY KAYE RHUDE-FAUST
Tredyffrin-Easttown School District
Conestoga High School
When asked if she was surprised to be a finalist,
Mary Kaye Rhude-Faust replied: “Surprised to be a
finalist? I was surprised to be nominated!”
She considers herself to be one of the lucky ones
who gets to do what she loves.
“I decided to follow the flutter and spark I felt each
time I got the chance to teach something to someone,”
said Rhude-Faust. “I am fortunate to do what I love to
do every day … spend time with 125 teen-agers, laugh
and get paid for it!”
Faust finds only three things wrong with teaching
and warns young teachers: “I would advise those
entering the teaching profession to be aware that they
will come to hate June, July and August, because they
will be without their students. I find myself looking
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LAUREN MCGRAW
Downingtown Area School District
Pickering Valley Elementary School
Lauren McGraw began teaching at Pickering Valley
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knew she wanted to be a teacher as a child and credits
her love of teaching to her first teacher, her mom.
“Even though she (McGraw’s mother) retired from
the classroom before I was born, she never stopped
teaching,” said McGraw. “Whatever we were doing,
whether it was waterskiing at our lake, baking in the
kitchen, or shopping at the mall, she turned it into a
learning experience. I’ve tried to live by her example
and create a classroom where everything we do is a
new, exciting and interesting learning experience, just
as her lessons always were.”
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ANTHONY COMMALE III
Octorara Middle School
Octorara Area School District
Although Anthony Commale officially began his
teaching career 12 years ago at Octorara Middle
School, this veteran math teachers feels like he was
literally born teaching.
“Looking back through the years, I have been
teaching at every stage of my life,” said Commale. “I
loved and played school as a child. I always enjoyed
helping my younger brother with his homework in
elementary and middle school. As a high schooler, I
was the tutoring coordinator for the National Honor
Society. In college, I assisted physically challenged
students, athletes and local high school children in their
studies.”
•
JULIE MILLER
Phoenixville Area School District
Schuylkill Elementary School
Julie Miller, a third grade teacher at Schuylkill
Elementary School, Phoenixville, was a year away from
earning her a degree in psychology when she
discovered her true passion – teaching.
“I was a psychology major at Drexel for four years
into a five-year program when I took a job teaching ESL
to adults,” said Miller. “I loved working with those eager
and appreciative learners. It was so satisfying. I
doubled up my major to include education and I’ve
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Middle school musical
More than 125 Great Valley Middle School students presented ‘Joseph and the
Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ in March in the auditorium at General Wayne
Elementary School. The show was a production of the theater and music
program at Great Valley Middle School. The middle school has had a drama club
since 1989 and annually presents a winter choral concert, spring choral concert
and the musical. The club donates some of its proceeds every year to charity,
with this year’s contribution benefitting the Haitian relief fund via the American
Red Cross. ‘I take great joy in setting the bar high and watching my students
reach their full potential,’ said director Carol Thomas Weaver. ‘I love it when
people comment that our students perform way above the middle school level.’
Pictured above at a dress rehearsal are eighth grade student Jack Halliday, who
played Joseph, and other cast members.
Logo contest
As part of their graphic design study, students in Sheila Startup’s class at Great
Valley High School recently participated in a logo contest for the Paoli Hospital
Wellness Program. Three student designs were awarded honors, with the first
place design designated as the program’s official logo. First place winner Rachel
McMurtrie received a gift card from Paoli Hospital and was recognized by the
Great Valley School Board in March. McMurtrie’s logo will be used on all
promotional items associated with the hospital’s Wellness Program. Runnerup
Karen Davison and third place winner Janson Jacob received certificates of
appreciation from the hospital. Director of Community Health Services Brad Zerr
oversaw the contest. Pictured (from left) are Zerr, Startup, Great Valley School
Board President Bruce Chambers and McMurtrie.
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situation thinking you know everything.
“Students will always spot a fraud,” said McNamara.
never looked back since.”
After seven years, Miller still has not lost her
passion for teaching and believes it to be one of the
most rewarding professions there is.
“How many other careers can claim to have such a
tangible stake the in the future like ours does?” said
Miller. “I would say to young people who are
considering becoming a teacher, if your heart is truly in
it, and you are willing to work hard, you will never find a
job that gives back to you like being an educator.”
•
JOSHUA CLEMSON
Twin Valley School District
Honey Brook Elementary School
Joshua Clemson, a Honey Brook Elementary School
teacher for the past six years, realized he must be
doing something right the first time a student called him
mom.
“You know you are doing your job when a child calls
you mom and doesn’t realize they have made an error,”
said Clemson. “I knew that I had gained one special
student’s trust when he let it slip a number of times.
This is probably more common for female teachers, as
the male teachers get this a little less.”
However, even with this validation, he was surprised
to learn he had been selected as a finalist for the
Citadel Heart of Learning Award.
“I was more than surprised,” said Clemson.
“Everyone who was nominated from Twin Valley is
wonderful, so it was just exciting to be included with
such other professionals.”
•
MARILYN QUINN
West Chester Area School District
Hillsdale Elementary School
Marilyn Quinn, a teacher at Hillsdale Elementary
School, West Chester, has been working in education,
in some capacity, since 1978.
“I received a bachelor of science in special
education in December 1999 and my elementary
certificate in 2004,” said Quinn. “(But) I have been
involved in education off and on since 1978 when I
began a four-year tenure as an instructional assistant. I
was also on a board of directors for a preschool for
several years.”
“I used to play school when I was a child, but my
inspiration that spurred me to go to college was working
as an instructional assistant,” she said. “I worked with
children that had severe disabilities, and when they
really understood something, their faces would light up.
With some students, that moment took several years,
but it was worth the effort. The teacher that I worked
with was fantastic, and she encouraged me to receive
my certificate.”
•
JEAN TREISBACH
Non-Public School
Villa Maria Academy
Jean Treisbach, a mathematics teacher at Villa
Maria Academy, Malvern, has been teaching for 37
years, which if you do the math is a lot of years.
Treisbach has loved every one.
“I have always wanted to be a teacher,” said
Treisbach. “When I was student teaching 38 years ago,
the college professor assigned to come and observe
me in the classroom wrote three words on a paper and
handed it to me. It read: ‘you’re a natural.’ With those
words, my teaching career began and it has never
stopped.”
•
LISA FREEMAN
Great Valley Middle School
Great Valley School District
A 17-year veteran of teaching, Great Valley Middle
School teacher Lisa Freeman has this piece of advice
for new and aspiring teachers: “‘Bring it’ every day!”
“Teaching should not be looked at as a job but
rather an adventurous journey,” said Freeman.
“Everyday you will inspire, be inspired, learn, teach,
grow, laugh and love. Teaching is one of the greatest
gifts I have been given.”
Freeman taught with the School District of
Philadelphia for four years, Penn Delco School District
for one year and has been with Great Valley for the
past 12 years.
•
PAMALEE GRAHAM
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Child & Career Development Center
Pamalee Graham, a teacher at the Child & Career
Development Center, Coatesville, for the past 33 years,
comes from a long line of teachers. One might say it’s
in her genetic code.
“Both of my parents and my grandfather were
teachers,” said Graham. “I had my dad as a teacher for
two classes and I was able to see first hand what he
was able to bring to so many students on many
different levels. I spent time as a child where my mom
taught and how much she was able to do to inspire her
students to be the best that they could be.”
Although it would appear teaching comes natural to
Graham, she offers these words of advice to those just
starting out in the profession: “Remember that teaching
is all about the students. If you put the students first
and not worry about paper work and testing, everything
will fall into place. The students are what teaching is
really all about.”
•
PATRICE M. REICHE
Owen J. Roberts School District
North Coventry Elementary School
A sixth grade teacher at North Coventry Elementary
School, Patrice M. Reiche has a decade’s worth of
teaching experience to her credit. But it took her more
than 20 years to get to where she really belonged – the
classroom.
“I entered Penn State as a student seeking a degree
in chemical engineering,” said Reiche. “I ended up
earning a degree in petroleum and natural gas
engineering, and I worked in industry for 20 years. But,
always in the back of my mind was this desire to teach.
I wanted to take my knowledge of the corporate world
to share explicit examples regarding the application of
science, math and language arts to my students
because I used all three very extensively in the work
place.”
According to Reiche, the secret to being a great
teacher is to putting children first.
“The bottom line is this: You should love and respect
each individual child. They come to school with a
myriad of experiences and issues; in order to teach
them successfully, they have to trust you.”
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Students work on a science experiment at East Coventry Elementary School.
‘Science It’s Elementary’
for E. Coventry students
By MEREDITH MAYTON and KATE BENDER
East Coventry Elementary School,
Owen J. Roberts, recently was awarded a
grant which has given the school the
opportunity to be part of a state-wide
“Science It’s Elementary” initiative.
The goal of this initiative, which was
launched by Gov. Ed Rendell in 2006, is
to support school districts in
implementing a standards and researchbased science education program. This is
accomplished through professional
development for teachers which is aligned
with a hands-on, inquiry-based science
curriculum.
ASSET (Achieving Student Success
through Excellence in Teaching) is the
non-profit organization that has partnered
with the Pennsylvania’s Department of
Education to develop and manage
“Science It’s Elementary.” Through
ASSET East Coventry teachers have
attended various professional
development sessions in the state.
The goal of these sessions is for
teachers to be involved in the inquiry
process they will be teaching, through a
hands-on approach that leaves them
coming back to the classrooms with a
deep understanding of the content and an
enthusiasm to teach the students.
Some of the units are: fabric
(kindergarten), weather (first grade),
changes (second grade), rocks and
minerals (third grade), electric circuits
(fourth grade), motion and design (fifth
grade) and variables (sixth grade).
One of the program goals is to integrate
science into the reading, writing and math
curricula. This is done through the use of
science notebooks. Each student is given
a notebook at the beginning of a unit. In
the notebook, the students create a table
of contents and a glossary.
They write in their notebooks daily to
create essential questions, make
hypothesizes, create diagrams, reflect on
their findings and draw conclusions. The
teachers are involved in the same process
during professional development. They
East Coventry Elementary School
recently received a grant to be part of
the state-wide ‘Science It’s Elementary’
initiative.
receive and create their own notebooks as
they work through each lesson in the unit.
Community and administrative support
are encouraged to promote and sustain the
goals of “Science It’s Elementary.”
Recently a team of teachers,
administrators and a community member
attended the Strategic Planning Institute in
Pittsburgh to create a strategic plan for
implementation over the next five years.
Components of the plan include: ongoing professional development, building
professional leaders in the district,
integrating science across the curriculum
using an inquiry-based approach and
building relationships in the community.
The science units of kindergartenthrough-sixth grade will be showcased at
East Coventry’s first Science Night on
May 2.
(Meredith Mayton and Kate Bender are
teachers at East Coventry Elementary
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For middle readers, a
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By ANN MARIE FLETCHER-MOORE
Here are some stories about differences
in people and working together, making
new friends and fitting in, how a cat
impacts the lives of the townspeople, and
dealing with life’s obstacles.
Picture books, ages 3-7
“Elmer & Rose,” written by David
McKee, (Anderson Press $16.95).
This is an adorable story about Elmer
and Wilbur, who meet a new friend, Rose.
Grandpa Eldo needs their help getting
Rose back home. Elmer and Wilbur are
very surprised to find out that Rose is a
pink elephant.
They have never seen a pink elephant
before. This is a wonderful story about
differences in people and how Elmer and
Wilbur work together to help Rose.
Young readers, ages 5-8
“Sophie the Awesome,” written by Lara
Bergen, (Scholastic, $4.99).
Lara Bergen has written a new series for
young readers. Children will enjoy Sophie
and her adventures. Sophie is in third
grade and trying to find her place with
friends and school. She is confident she
can fit into third grade. She even gives
herself a positive nickname, “Sophie the
Awesome!”
Pick up this cute new series and find out
if something changes. Will Sophie’s
friends see how really awesome she can
be?
Middle readers, ages 8-12
“Dewey: The True Story of a World
Famous Library Cat,” written by Vicki
Myron with Bret Witter, (Little Brown, and
Co., $15.99)
Vicki Myron writes a very touching
story about Dewey, a sweet young kitten
found in the library’s book return on a
freezing winter night in Spencer, Iowa.
Dewey is taken in by Vicki and her library
staff.
Dewey Readmore becomes an important
member of the small town of Spencer. He
arrives at a time when many people need
love, support and attention, as their town
goes through tough economic times.
Dewey is able to make the grouchiest
library visitors comfortable as he sits or
sleeps on their laps. He loves children and
Vicki. Dewey waits for her every morning
to give her a wave with his paw.
Dewey is an extraordinary story that
will touch everyone who reads about him.
As I finished the story I was in awe how
one cat could provide so much love and
support to the community of Spencer. This
is one of those significant and special
stories that leaves an impact on many lives
and is never forgotten.
•
“The Dancing Pancake,” written by
Eileen Spinelli and illustrated by Joanne
Lewvriethoff, (Random House, $12.99).
Eileen Spinelli, one of Chester County’s
well-known and loved authors, has written
many children’s books. Her latest is a very
inspiring story about Bindi, a sixth grade
girl who is trying to find her way with
friends and school. Her life changes
drastically when her parents separate.
Bindi faces having to move to a new
one-bedroom apartment and meeting new
friends. Her mom and her aunt open up a
new restaurant called The Dancing
Pancake. Bindi learns about the struggles
one faces in life and how they can be fun
and silly.
She begins to see where she fits into the
lives of others, especially with her family.
Pick up this wonderful story and find out
what happens to her family and The
Dancing Pancake.
(Ann Marie Fletcher-Moore is a
bookseller in the children’s department at
the Chester County Book & Music
Company in the West Goshen Shopping
Center. For more information, call 610696-1661 or visit www.ccbmc.com.)
For districts, budgets are facing a perfect storm
(Continued from page 5)
Downingtown, Octorara, Oxford,
Tredyffrin-Easttown and Great Valley
school districts have taken similar
positions. The IU does not have taxing
powers.
Health care also continues to spiral out
of control. For example, in the Kennett
Consolidated School District, medical
renewal costs are expected to increase by
40 percent; in Owen J. Roberts by 39
percent; and in Phoenixville by 27 percent.
In addition, while special education
costs continue to rise, state and federal
support for the mandated programs has
steadily decreased as an overall
percentage. For example, since 2001
special education costs have risen in Great
Valley from $2.8 million in 1999 to a
projected 10.1 million next year.
Meanwhile, state and federal funding
has been a nearly fixed constant from $1.1
million in 1999 to $1.5 million in 2010-11.
State support has gone from nearly 40
percent to less than 15 percent.
These costs alone would strain a
district’s budget, but coupled with
decreased interest and tax revenue, they
have created a perfect storm for budgets in
the 2010-11 school year.
The tax base in Chester County has
steadily eroded over the past seven years,
and decreased by $12 million alone in the
past school year. School districts hardest
hit include Avon Grove, Downingtown,
Great Valley, Kennett, Oxford, T-E,
Unionville and West Chester.
Tax revenue decreases include $654,023
in Kennett, $218,898 in Great Valley,
$184,000 in Octorara and $180,442 in
Oxford. Taxes are not the only revenue
that is down. Interest earnings are lower as
well. The IU reports that its interest
earnings are down from $1.2 million in
2007 to a projected $627,991 for next year.
Similarly, Great Valley predicts interest
revenue for 2010-11 will fall from $1.9
million in 2007 to only $90,000 next
school year — an annual loss of nearly $2
million in revenue a year. The decline has
been sharp over the past three years with
last year’s interest only generating
$390,169 — a net loss of $640,182 from
2008-2009.
All of these factors are leaving school
districts with three options: cuts costs,
raise taxes or find alternative sources of
revenue.With many school boards opting
not to petition the state for exceptions that
would allow them to raise taxes above the
state-approved index, all districts are
looking at a combination of the three
options.
For example, in order to close a $4.9
million budget gap, West Chester
eliminated 19 staff positions, put on hold a
stadium lighting project and is looking to
change school bell schedules, consolidate
bus routes, raise student parking fees and
increase taxes 2.9 percent.
Several school districts, including Avon
Grove and Octorara, are looking at
charging facility rental rates for the first
time or increasing existing rates.
In Great Valley, for the 2009-2010
school year, the board eliminated nine full-
time positions, 12 teacher extra duty
positions, and reduced summer workers by
50 percent, theme readers by 50 percent
and instructional aide hours by 3,500. For
the 2010-11 budget, just to maintain the
status quo, Great Valley will need to cut
expenditures by $1,645,933 and raise taxes
2.9 percent.
In Tredyffrin-Easttown, the board and
administration are facing a $9.25 million
gap between the forecasted revenue and
preliminary budgeted expenditures. Like
their fellow school districts, T-E is looking
at initiatives that would reduce
expenditures and increase revenues.
Proposed strategies at T-E include
eliminating an administrative position,
reducing staff overtime by 20 percent,
closing the educational service center,
outsourcing the printing department,
eliminating the foreign language program
in the elementary schools, restructuring
seventh and eighth grade programs and
consolidating or eliminating programs at
the high school with less than 15 students.
To increase revenues, T-E is discussing
raising real estate taxes, establishing fees
to participate in extra-curricular activities,
increasing student parking fees and facility
usage fees, and selling advertising space at
athletic events.
The Chester County Intermediate Unit
has deferred hiring of staff and has
eliminated 18 positions. It has reduced
energy and operational costs by $268,000 a
year. In addition, the IU continues to work
with the school districts to save money
through joint purchasing, in which
participating schools saw an annual cost
reduction of $2 million for bidding
supplies jointly.
The IU’s self-insured medical program
continues to contain health care costs, and
while the Blue Cross fully-insured
program saw an average rate increase of
30.88 percent, the IU rate hike is projected
to rise only two percent next year.
Although not bound by the Act 1 index,
the IU has made a commitment to its
member school districts not to raise costs
above the average county index and has
kept its member core contribution rate
unchanged.
The IU is also working with school
districts to find alternative funding sources
and was able to recover $2.9 million in
special education costs for county school
districts. This was accomplished through
medical reimbursements for services
provided to special education students for
which the district was responsible as part
of the student’s educational program.
Many school districts are requesting
community input to help them through this
fiscal crisis and have extensive budget
information on their web sites. To find out
more about your school district’s budget
process, visit your district’s individual web
site. A link to all Chester County school
district web sites can be found at
www.cciu.org and then click on the “Find
Your School District” link.
(Mary Jeanne Curley is the director of
communications for the Chester County
Intermediate Unit.)
COATESVILLE
MAY 2010
KIDS 11
After-school
program earns
recognition
By KIM STEFANSKI
The Pennsylvania Statewide
Afterschool/Youth Development Network
honored the Coatesville Area School
District/Regency Park Afterschool
Program as a 2009 Afterschool Champion
at the recent 21st Century Community
Learning Center Extra Learning
Opportunities Conference in Harrisburg.
Regency was recognized for engaging
public officials in celebrating “Lights On
Afterschool” and for its efforts to develop
strong community partnerships to provide
a variety of enrichment opportunities for
student participants.
PASAYDN Director Kacy Conley
presented the award to Gail Pippin, 21st
CCLC project director for the Coatesville
Area School District, and Crystal Lowrey,
social services director at Regency
Community Center.
Pippin was also a featured presenter at
the conference and participated on a panel
of practitioners who shared how they have
been able to enhance and sustain
afterschool programs by connecting with
other organizations and businesses in the
community.
Effective Community Partnerships are a
key component of the 21st CCLC
Programs. The Regency Park Program is
the only district afterschool site serving
students where they live. Regency was
Sirahj Jenkins and Randy Mayo
participate in the Coatesville Area
School District/Regency Park
Afterschool Program.
also highlighted as a promising practice
site during the 2009 Pennsylvania Housing
Services Conference.
The Penn State Extension 4-H 2009
annual report featured the Regency 4-H
Pony Club as a new 4-H program
collaboration. The 2009 Light’s On
celebration launched a STEM robotics
program which uses competition robots to
teach science, technology, engineering and
math in an exciting way.
(Kim Stefanski is the community
relations coordinator for the Coatesville
Area School District.)
Awarded fellowship
Debra Pieri, a second grade teacher at East Fallowfield Elementary School,
Coatesville, has been awarded a Horace Mann-Abraham Lincoln Fellowship to
study this summer at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum,
Springfield, Ill. Horace Mann agent Scott Lucas made the surprise
announcement and presentation to Pieri at the school in March. Pieri will join
49 other kindergarten-through-12th grade teachers from around the country to
study the life and legacy of the 16th president. Fellows will get behind-thescenes knowledge of the library and museum and enjoy visits to other
historical sites, including Lincoln’s home, Lincoln’s tomb and the Old State
Capitol State Historic Site. Pictured above are (front, from left) Dr. Marie
Walker, East Fallowfield principal, Pieri, Camie Arvay, director of elementary
education for the Coatesville Area School District, and (back) Lucas. Horace
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KIDS 12
OCTORARA/WEST CHESTER
MAY 2010
Take four number cards
and reach a total of 24
Octorara Elementary held its first fourth grade ‘24 Game Championship’ on April
21. Sixteen finalists participated, having earned their positions through tough
qualifying tournaments in which 70 students competed. The objective is to use
all four numbers on the game card to reach 24. The numbers all have to be used
to reach 24 using any combination of addition, subtraction, multiplication and
division. The game sharpens mental math skills and helps foster basic fact
acquisition. Matt Rudisill earned the gold medal; Bailey Wilson took the silver
and Joey Umble captured the bronze. Plans call for the championship to become
an annual event. Toward that end, a 24 Morning Math Club was started this year
by teachers Andrea Weaver and Doreen Creighton.
Finalists named
in scholarship
competition
Asian studies
As part of their world cultures curriculum, sixth-grade
students at Stetson Middle School, West Chester, recently
spent three mornings immersing themselves in Asian
culture. Seventeen teachers provided class rotations in
topics such as calligraphy, tai chi, mahjong, Chinese
numeration system, origami, karate, Asian fan art, Ikebana,
and webquest on famous sites. Above, students Tah-Nay
Boggs and Ashlynne Kirk, after creating origami frogs,
prepare to see how far their frogs can jump. In the
background, students Patrick Byrne, Paige Kramer and
Victoria Bergwall try their frogs out on another grid.
Sixteen West Chester Area School
District seniors have been named
finalists in the 2010 National Merit
Scholarship Program.
The students include West Chester
East High School seniors Molly
Buckley, Christopher Dorian, Jackie
Guo, Audrey Guyer, Dilys Hall, Kathryn
Sheldon and Fugong Wu; West Chester
Henderson High School seniors Michael
Gardo, Anmol Khurana, Anna Nelson
and Christy Wilson; and Bayard Rustin
High School seniors Joshua Hunt,
Kathryn Lebold, Ethan Marshall, Nicole
Sheriko and Lisa Xu.
These students were among the
approximately 15,000 top scoring
students nationwide in the Preliminary
Scholastic Assessment Test/National
Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test,
which they took as juniors last year.
In order to become finalists, students
are required to back up their
PSAT/NMSQT scores with high scores
in the Scholastic Assessment Tests, have
a record of consistently high academic
performance in all courses taken in
grades nine through twelve, be fully
endorsed for finalist standing by their
high school principal, and be planning to
enroll in college full time in the fall.
Finalists in the National Merit
Scholarship Program are automatically
entered into a selection pool for various
scholarships.
KENNETT
MAY 2010
KIDS 13
School hosts diversity
awareness conference
In April, more than 200 high school and
college students, teachers, parents,
community members and school personnel
from Chester County and surrounding
counties came together for Kennett High
School’s ninth annual Multicultural and
Diversity Awareness Conference.
The conference featured a variety of
workshops, including topics such as
religious sensitivity, disability as a
diversity issue, and preparing school
environments for culturally diverse
students.
To kick off the day, keynote speaker
Lou DeVlieger, superintendent of the
Upper Darby School District, delivered an
influential speech highlighting his
experiences with other cultures and how
these experiences have affected his life.
DeVlieger encouraged students to think
about their own biases and learn the
cultures of other people and not impose
their cultural understandings on others.
“We are on a mission together no matter
what color, shape, size or religion,” said
DeVlieger. “We need to celebrate diversity
in symbolic ways, like today. We need to
show that we care.”
“Kennett High School has 1,300
students and is a very tolerant environment
dedicated to bringing people together and
making a difference,” said Ray Fernandez,
assistant principal of Kennett High School
‘It’s fun meeting new people.
The conference allows a bunch of
(people from) different cultures to
come together and not worry
about their differences. You end
up finding more similarities than
differences.’
—Tatiana Velez, Kennett
and program coordinator. “The purpose of
this conference is to learn how to be more
sensitive and understanding of people from
many different backgrounds. Knowledge
empowers you so you can empower others.
You can make a difference.”
“We are a multicultural country,” said
Dr. William Bailey, principal of Beverly
Hills Middle School, Upper Darby, as he
spoke to participants in the Preparing
School Environments for Culturally
Diverse Students workshop. “There is a lot
to learn. You need to know who you are
first and from what culture you operate.
Then, it can only inspire you to know
more.”
People from all different cultural
backgrounds and geographic locations
attended the conference.
Tatiana Velez, a sophomore at Kennett
High School, said, “It’s fun meeting new
people. The conference allows a bunch of
Pictured above are Kennett High School Multicultural and Diversity Awareness
Conference Committee members (from left) Ta-Jshenae Fields, Tarayja Brooks,
Jessica Peña and Marissa Watson.
(people from) different cultures to come
together and not worry about their
differences. You end up finding more
similarities than differences.”
The day also included an ethnic lunch
buffet with food donated from local
restaurants and prepared by Kennett High
School students and staff. Following the
afternoon workshops, students showed off
their cultural talents in the talent show and
dance competition. The Multicultural and
Diversity Conference committee thanked
this year’s sponsors, and the Kennett High
School’s cafeteria and custodial staff for
making this event possible.
(This story was submitted by Krisp
Communications of Douglassville, the
official communication consultant for the
Kennett Consolidated School District.)
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KIDS 14
MAY 2010
Senior cited for citizenship
Great Valley High School senior
Benjamin Wofford was recently named a
recipient of the Philadelphia Inquirer’s
Student Citizenship Award.
The award is presented annually by
the newspaper to recognize outstanding
high school seniors who actively
participate in the community’s civic life.
Wofford was one of 122 students
throughout the Philadelphia-South Jersey
area to receive the recognition in honor
In the photo at left, Great Valley High
School senior Benjamin Wofford works
with Michelle Ianucci, faculty advisor
for the school newspaper.
of his civic or community contribution,
good scholarship, and school
participation.
Wofford is president of the National
Honor Society at Great Valley High
School, editor of “The Surveyor,” the
school newspaper, founder of the Great
Valley Obama Student Union, and
president of the Young Democrats of
America at Great Valley. He is also a
participant in the Student FEED program
and the Citizens Advocacy Program.
Wofford joined his fellow student
recipients at the National Constitution
Center in March where awards were
presented.
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Anna Wilson
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Chase Glasco
Jordan Glasco
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Kirstin Hoffman
Chase Hoffman
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Logan Minch
Parker Minch
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Paige Oskison
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Christian Cheung
Britney Gonzalez
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Pedro Rodriguez
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Jamya James
Steven Skiles
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jacob Goldman
Jada Taggart
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Richard Christaldi
Jackson Plank
Lanayja Mason
Leah Paez
Layla Calcaterra
Madison Ollis
Logan Lessley
Alexis Lessley
Samaru Rivera
Clarence Bacon
Cheyenne Pilkenton
Stephen Ohrm
Alex Ohrm
William Taylor
Sionna Treadwell
Bryon Haugabook
Carson Beck
Caleb Beck
Jimmy Ryan
Richard Wiley
R. Obiora-Mbachu
Jordan Navarro
Rebecca Navarro
Jan Loaeza
Adham Abouraya
Eric Ryan
Haley Petroll
Brooke Petroll
Juruis Coleman
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Rachel Linskens
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Margaret Keenan
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James Grillet
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Tyler Crawford
Andrew Crawford
Jacob Crawford
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Samuel Maddox
Silas Maddox
Dale Burns
Conner Pratt
Rory Mikolajczk
Rustin Armat
Emma Rupp
Marcus Ford
Aidan Rupp
Samuel Le
Emily Simpson
Zahra Chase
Roman Budel
Skylar Main
Aaron Main
Chloe Szczesniuk
Leo Grannieri
Lucici Granieri
Marquis Moore
Joseph Loja
Benjamin Walls
Michael Ford
Edgar Castaneda
Stephanie Osario
Joshua Jones
Sunny Dietrich
Kylie Kochis
Aliyah Boyer
Reem Radwane
Cameron Viola
Isaac Harte
Kalista Cannon
Calisse Cannon
Andrew Cauto-Pratt
Amelia Culp
Brendan Suter
Logan Suter
Grace Moser
Alexis Aguilera
Evan Paez
Avery Paez
Keara Last
Joel Thomas-Mazyck
Matthew Micale
Mitchell Micale
Madelyn Morris
Olivia Morris
Blyze Fisher
Blake Fisher
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Zoe Constant
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Jack Huggard
Julianna Huggard
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AVON GROVE/OXFORD
KIDS 16
MAY 2010
‘Beauty Is...’
Band Fest
Eight sixth grade students from the Avon Grove Intermediate School were
selected to perform in the 2010 Chester County Elementary School Band Fest in
March at the Tredyffrin-Easttown Middle School. They are Emily Lindsay and
Julia O'Brien, trumpet; Mikala Moorech and Rachel Sabella, flute; Alex Gaydos
and Cameron Kriz, clarinet; Collin Payne, trombone; and Aria Swanson,
percussion. The band is comprised of many of the top second- and third-year
instrumental music students in Chester County. The students spent the day
rehearsing as a band and in small ensembles before performing an evening
concert.
Joseph ‘Joey’ D’Ambrosio, a first grade student at Penn London Elementary
School, Avon Grove, won third place in the primary division at the state level for
his entry in the 2009-2010 PTA Reflections Program’s musical composition
category. D'Ambrosio composed and performed a two-minute, 41-second
original instrumental score titled, “Beauty Is ... PLE 103” on synthesizer. He was
honored by the Pennsylvania PTA at an award ceremony on April 18 near
Harrisburg. The award was presented by Michelle Morrow, president of the
Pennsylvania PTA, and Charles Saylors, president of the national PTA. Each
year the PTA Reflections Program challenges students to create art inspired by
a specific theme. The 2009–2010 theme was “Beauty is…”.
Two seniors honored for
leadership, citizenship
By ART SALATTO
Oxford Area High School senior
Deepak Bajaj is one of four Philadelphia
area high school students honored by the
Princeton Prize in Race Relations program.
Bajaj, son of Neelam and Lekh Bajaj,
was awarded one of three Certificates of
Accomplishment that are presented by the
prize committee in addition to a $1,000
first place award. Presented in 23 regions
across the United States, the Race
Relations prize was established by
Princeton University in 2003 to promote
harmony, respect and understanding
among people of different races by
identifying and recognizing high school
students whose efforts have had a
significant, positive effect on race relations
in their schools or communities.
Bajaj was recognized for the leadership
role he has taken as a founding member of
the high school’s “Different But Equal”
diversity committee, which began meeting
last fall to develop strategies and activities
for recognizing and celebrating diversity in
the high school and throughout the Oxford
Area School District community.
In awarding the certificate, the
Princeton Prize Committee of Philadelphia
commended Bajaj’s “courage and
leadership in raising issues of race and
diversity as discussion topics, supported by
data collected in a survey on student
attitudes on race.”
The prize committee specifically cited
Bajaj’s coordination of an effort where 713
students and 60 teachers signed a
“Resolution of Respect” pledging to
celebrate other cultures and appreciate the
school’s diversity. “This is remarkable
work and we encourage Deepak to ensure
the work will be continued after he
graduates,” said committee co-chair Dora
Y. Lee.
The Different But Equal committee was
formed by Spanish language teacher
Martha Viadana Davis and guidance
counselor Keith Truver in response to a
series of actions by students during the
previous school year which were
disruptive to the school’s sense of
community and educational mission. It
includes high school and district
administrators, high school faculty
members, students and parents, and
representatives from Lincoln and Penn
State universities, the Oxford Arts Alliance
and Lighthouse Youth Center.
“We have students from all kinds of
different backgrounds at the high school
and it is really important for everyone to
get along,” said Bajaj. “If we can accept
diversity and not let differences become a
distraction, students learn better and
teachers teach better.”
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Oxford Area High School senior
Amanda Cahill, daughter of Leone and
Thomas Cahill, was recently named a
DEEPAK BAJAJ
recipient of the Philadelphia Inquirer
Student Citizenship Award and the
Comcast Leaders and Achievers
Scholarship.
The Student Citizenship Award is
presented to high school students in
southeastern Pennsylvania in recognition
of volunteer service to the community,
involvement in citizenship or character
building organizations, scholastic
achievement, participation in student
government, art programs and school
activities, attendance and demonstration of
leadership qualities that motivate others to
action for the benefit of the community.
The Leaders and Achievers award,
funded through The Comcast Foundation,
recognizes high school seniors from
Comcast communities for their
AMANDA CAHILL
commitment to community service,
academic achievement, and demonstrated
leadership. In recognition of her
accomplishments, Amanda will receive a
one-time grant of $1,000 from Comcast.
Cahill, who was nominated for these
honors by high school staff members, is
president of Student Council and a
member of the yearbook staff, National
Honor Society and the Helping Hands
community service club, and participates
in the Chester County Student Forum.
Cahill plans to continue her education
and has been accepted to Penn State
University, the University of Delaware and
East Stroudsburg University.
(Art Salatto is the communications
specialist for the Oxford Area School
District.)
DOWNINGTOWN
MAY 2010
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Cancer fund-raiser
Students at Pickering Valley Elementary School, Downingtown, recently joined
together to make a difference in their community. For the second year, the
school association sponsored a fifth grade community service subcommittee.
This year the students held a fund-raiser to support the Susan G. Komen Breast
Cancer Foundation in honor of one student’s mother who is a breast cancer
survivor. Under the guidance of parent volunteers, the students ran a pink
lemonade stand at the school’s variety show. Through the sale of lemonade and
pretzels, the students raised $665 for breast cancer research. One student
presented a check to the executive director of the Susan G. Komen Breast
Cancer Philadelphia Affiliate. The money raised will help seven women get
mammograms and treatment for breast cancer. Pictured above are students
Matthew Weaver, Shivani Bhargava and Himal Subramanya.
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kindergarten for their children as a means to higher academic
achievement, rocketing literacy and language development,
accelerated social and emotional benefits and bolstered self-confidence.
What makes Windsor Christian
Academy superior?
• The strength of a Classical Education
• Excellent Stanford Testing results
• One-on-One teaching time in low
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NEW LOWER TUITION
Animal shelter collection
Fifth grade teachers at Pickering Valley Elementary School, Downingtown,
recently organized an event aimed at helping ‘Second Time Around,’ a no-kill
animal shelter in Eagle. On Feb. 8, students began collecting old towels, dog
food, biscuits, brushes, toys, cat food and rawhide. Students then delivered
persuasive speeches they had written to their counterparts throughout the
building. The fifth grade students shared information about the shelter and
asked for help in collecting donations. The students, who received an excellent
response, delivered bags of supplies to the shelter.
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See helicopters from PennSTAR
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Isn’t it time you stop by Windsor Christian Academy?
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‘How to Invent Stories...’
On March 25, author/illustrator Bruce Van Patter of Lewisburg presented an
evening program on ‘How to Invent Stories With Your Kids’ at Schuylkill
Elementary School, Phoenixville. He gave the 120 people in attendance plenty of
helpful tips on how to create stories. The event was a fun, interactive
presentation where everyone got a chance to meet Van Patter and have their
own books autographed. The next day was ‘Author’s Day’ and Van Patter
conducted two assemblies in the morning, the first for first and second graders,
followed by a larger group of third, fourth and fifth graders. Stories were built
and illustrated on large poster boards for each assembly. There was also a book
raffle for each grade, courtesy of the Schuylkill School and Home Association.
The afternoon was busy with a series of workshops for fifth graders. From a
simple drawing, all brainstormed and played games to create a unique story that
Van Patter then illustrated.
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MAY 2010
‘ESL Family Night’
Barkley Elementary School, Phoenixville, was the host school for the district’s
first ‘ESL (English as Second Language) Family Night’ in March. Families
enjoyed pizza and cookies prior to the program that included presentations by
several community organizations, including Phoenixville Area Positive
Alternatives, Phoenixville Public Library, The Clinic, Phoenixville Area
Community Services, Chester County OIC, Health Care Access, Barkley School’s
Music Department, represented by Dave Bretzius, and Karen Murphy, the
district’s Home and School visitor. There was a raffle drawing for families to win
prizes, including Giant and Kmart gift cards, movie baskets, math game baskets,
kitchen gadget baskets and Crayola school supply baskets. Every student in
attendance received a free book to take home. Free babysitting was available so
parents could attend the program and visit the different tables. The evening was
organized by district ESL teachers, MaryPat McLaughlin, Julie Miller, Sharon
Hindenach, Eva Werley and Director of Pupil Personnel Services Rita Lynn.
Celebrating
spring with
new piglets
Chester County’s Springton Manor
Farm, 860 Springton Rd., Glenmoore,
celebrated the start of spring with its
newborn piglets.
The piglets, born on March 17, are a
new cross-breed, created especially for
Springton Manor by Calvin Lazarus’
Farm in Whitehall.
“Springton Manor’s Farmer Jim
recently traveled to Calvin Lazarus’
farm to pick up the first pregnant sow
for 2010,” said Ian Currie, regional
park superintendent at Springton
Manor. Lazarus and his sister, Donna
Strawbridge, said a special cross breed
had been created between a duroc boar
and a spot sow, just for Springton
Manor Farm.
Visiting hours for the Springton
Manor Farm Great Barn are from 102:30 p.m. daily. In addition to selfguided tours of the livestock in the
Great Barn, Springton Manor features
many family-based attractions and
activities including a “catch and
release” pond, the Indian Run Trail,
the Butterfly House and family picnic
area.
Admission is free. Farm grounds are
open from 8 a.m. until dusk. For more
information, call 610-344-6415 or visit
www.chesco.org/ccparks.
MAY 2010
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Bill Adlin’s third grade class at New Eagle Elementary School, TredyffrinEasttown, recently participated in the ‘Measurement Olympics.’ The students
created mini-games where measurement was used to score the event. For
example, one event had the students building towers of pattern blocks for 45
seconds, then measuring the height of the tower. Another group had to flick a
block as far as possible over a wall, then measure the distance the block had
traveled.
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In March, David Hyett’s fourth grade class at Devon Elementary School,
Tredyffrin-Easttown, led a school-wide service learning project, a supplies and
book drive for ‘Philadelphia Reads.’ Devon students collected about 1,700
books and 3,200 school supplies for ‘Philadelphia Reads,’ a non-profit
organization dedicated to boosting the literacy needs of children in needy
Philadelphia communities. To get started, Hyett’s students visited each
classroom at Devon to distribute collection boxes and encourage their fellow
students to donate school supplies and/or new or gently used books. They
emphasized the importance of helping children who are not fortunate enough
to have access to all the reading and school supplies they need to succeed.
Devon students were encouraged to earn money doing extra chores at home.
They used the money to purchase supplies at the school store.
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La Leche League
La Leche League meetings in Chester County:
Helping mothers to breastfeed through mother-tomother support, encouragement, information and
education. Info: beanmom.com/laleche.
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Downingtown La Leche League meets Tuesday,
June 22. Messiah Lutheran Church, 46 W. Lancaster
Ave., Downingtown. 7:30 p.m. Fathers, mothers-tobe and nursing mothers, and their babies,
welcome. Topic: “The Baby Arrives: The Family and
the Breastfed Baby.” Info: 610-585-5541.
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Exton-Lionville La Leche League meets Thursday,
June 10. Exton Community Baptist Church, 114 E.
Swedesford Rd., Exton. 7:30 p.m. Expecting and
nursing mothers, and their babies, welcome. Topic:
“The Advantages of Breastfeeding.” Info: 610-3636206.
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Kimberton La Leche League meets Tuesday,
June 1. Centennial Evangelical Lutheran Church,
1330 Hares Hill Rd., Kimberton. 9:30 a.m. Topics:
Extended nursing; benefits and challenges; loving
guidance and gentle discipline, and toddler safety
and tips. Expecting and nursing mothers, and their
babies, welcome. Topic: “The Art of Breastfeeding
and Avoiding Difficulties.” Info: 610-321-0319.
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La Leche League of Glenmoore-Elverson meets
Monday, June 21. Forks of the Brandywine
Presbyterian Church, Rt. 322, Glenmoore. 10 a.m.
Expecting and nursing mothers, and their babies,
welcome. Topic: “The Art of Breastfeeding and
Avoiding Difficulities.” Info: 610-321-0319.
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La Leche League of Southern Chester County
meets Wednesday, June 16. Avondale Presbyterian
Church, 420 Pennsylvania Ave., Avondale. 9:45 a.m.
Expecting and nursing mothers, and their babies,
welcome. Info: 610-869-4845 or 610-925-3939.
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La Leche League of West Chester meets
Wednesday, June 16. Room 240, West Chester
Borough Building, 401 E. Gay St., West Chester. 9:30
a.m. Expecting and nursing mothers, and their
babies, welcome. Topic: “Nutrition and Weaning.”
Info: 610-299-1038.
FOR MOMS
MOMS Club of Jennersville meets on the
second Monday each month. 9:30 a.m. Open to
moms in London Grove, New London and Penn
townships and West Grove Borough. Info: moms.
[email protected].
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MOMS Club of Kennett Square meets on the
second Thursday each month. 10 a.m. Children
welcome. Info: [email protected].
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MOMS Club of Landenberg meets on the
second Tuesday each month. West Grove United
Methodist Church, 300 N. Guernsey Rd., West
Grove. 9:30 a.m. Moms and kids welcome. The club
invites at-home mothers and children to its Open
House at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 25, at Crossan Park
off Parsons Road in Franklin Township. There will be
snacks, drinks, face painting, a moonbounce and
other games and activities. Info: momsclub
oflandenberg. E-mail: moms.lberg@ gmail.com.
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MOMS Club of Lionville meets on the third
Monday each month. 10 a.m. All at-home moms
and their children in the Lionville Elementary School
boundaries of Downingtown Area School District
are welcome. E-mail: [email protected]
Pickering Valley Elementary School area of
Downingtown Area School District welcome. Info:
610-996-5886. Web site: geocities.com/momsclub
ofpv.
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MOMS Club of Thornbury meets on the last
Tuesday each month. 9:45 a.m. All mothers and
children welcome. Babysitting available.
Info/location: 610-399-8194.
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MOMS Club of Twin Valley meets on the fourth
Monday each month. 10 a.m. Village Library,
Morgantown. All at-home mothers in the
Morgantown and Honey Brook areas of Twin Valley
School District welcome. Info: 610-273-1040.
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MOMS Club of Uwchlan Hills meets on the first
Monday each month. 10 a.m. St. Paul’s United
Church of Christ, 101 Worthington Rd., Exton. There
is no general meeting in August. All moms with
children in Uwchlan Hills Elementary School,
Downingtown, welcome. Info: 610-518-3397. Web
site: www.momsclub.org.
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MOMS Club of Valley Forge-Phoenixville East
meets on the third Friday each month. First
MOMS Club
MOMS Clubs of Chester County. Info on any of
the 18 chapters in the county: [email protected].
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MOMS Club of Chadds Ford meets on the last
Wednesday each month. Brandywine Baptist
Church, Baltimore Pike (Rt. 1), Chadds Ford. 9:30
a.m. All mothers and children living in UnionvilleChadds Ford School District welcome (babysitting
available). Info: Nicole@[email protected].
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MOMS Club of Coatesville meets on the third
Thursday each month. Lutheran Church of the Good
Shepherd, 17th Avenue, Coatesville. 9:30 a.m. All
at-home mothers and their children welcome to
attend two meetings for free before deciding to
join. Info: 610-384-8470, or www.geocities.com
/momsclubofcoatesville.
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MOMS Club of Downingtown East (East Ward,
Bradford Heights, West Bradford and Beaver Creek
elementary schools) meets on the second Tuesday
each month. 10-11:30 a.m. Central Presbyterian
Church, 100 Uwchlan Ave. (Rt. 113), Downingtown.
Moms and children welcome. E-mail: momsdtown
[email protected].
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MOMS Club of East Brandywine/Downingtown
meeting on the third Tuesday each month. Wallace
Township Building, 1250 Creek Rd., Glenmoore.
9:30-11 a.m. Support group for stay-at-home moms
and their children in Brandywine-Wallace
elementary school attendance area in
Downingtown. Info: 484-228-8070. E-mail:
[email protected].
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MOMS Club of Exton East meets on the fourth
Wednesday each month. 10 a.m. Support group for
stay-at-home moms and their children. Info: 610350-8348. E-mail: [email protected].
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MOMS Club of Exton West. Support group for
stay-at-home moms and their children in Mary C.
Howse Elementary School attendance area in West
Chester. For meeting times and more information, email: [email protected].
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MOMS Club of Great Valley meets on the third
Thursday each month. Malvern United Methodist
Church, 16 Monument Ave. 10 a.m. Info: 610-8899911.
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MOMS Club of Honey Brook meets on the
fourth Thursday each month. Honey Brook
Presbyterian Church. 10:30-noon. Info: 610-3808917.
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Zoo Mobile visit
The Chester County Art Association’s Exton Square Studio recently hosted a
visit from the Philadelphia Zoo’s ‘Zoo on Wheels’ at the Exton Square mall.
Young and old alike got to touch and ‘ooh and ahh’ over everything from an
Everglades rat snake to a huge white rabbit named Barnaby. The Chester
County Art Association has long been known for its commitment to education
and outreach — or ‘ArtReach’ as it is known. CCAA’s Exton Square Studio
offers more than 30 classes a week for children and adults. No registration is
necessary. Hours are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 11-7 p.m.
For more information, call 610-524-1925, 610-696-5600 or visit www.chester
countyarts.org
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MOMS Club of New London meets on the
second Tuesday each month. New London
Presbyterian Church, Rt. 896. 9:30-11:30 a.m. For
mothers in the Oxford, Nottingham and Lincoln
University areas. Info: 610-998-1296, or dcmilner@
zoominternet.net.
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MOMS Club of Oxford meets on the first Friday
each month. Church of the Nazarene, Penn Avenue
and Locust Street, Oxford. 10 a.m. For mothers in
the Oxford, Nottingham (Chester County side),
Lincoln University (Oxford school area) and
Cochranville areas. Info: 610-998-9890.
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MOMS Club of Phoenixville/East Pikeland meets
on the first Wednesday each month. Support group
serves stay-at-home mothers, part-time working
mothers and their children. Info: 495-5380, or
[email protected].
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MOMS Club of Pickering Valley meets on the
first Thursday each month. Henrietta Hankin Library
Community Room, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester
Springs. 9:45 a.m. All at-home mothers in the
Presbyterian Church, Main and Morgan streets,
Phoenixville. 9:30 a.m. All mothers and children
welcome. Info: 610-917-3973.
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MOMS Club of Vincent meets on the first Friday
morning each month in Spring City. At-home
mothers and their children in the Vincent
Elementary School area of the Owen J. Roberts
School District welcome Park days, storytimes. social
events., etc., offered. Info: e-mail momsclubof
[email protected]. Web site: www.geocities.com
/momsclubofvincent
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MOMS Club of West Chester-East usually meets
on the third Thursday each month. Meeting days
and locations may change from month to month.
9:30 a.m. All mothers and children residing in the
19382 zip code area welcome. Info: 610-696-2378
or [email protected].
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MOMS Club of West Chester-West meets on the
third Wednesday of the month. Meeting days and
locations may change from month to month. 10
a.m. All mothers and children residing in 19380 zip
code area welcome. Info: 610-436-4899 or
MAY 2010
[email protected].
Others
Preemie Parent Support Group. A free support
group for parents of pre-term babies currently in
the NCIU or at home meets on the fourth Thursday
each month. 7-8:30 p.m. 74 Pottstown Pike, Suite
1001, Chester Springs. Register by calling Melissa
Anstine at 610-7150-5253, or e-mail Support@
ThePreemieLife.com.
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) in the
Downingtown area meets on the first and third
Wednesday of each month. 9:15-11:15 a.m. Calvary
Fellowship Church, 95 W. Devon Dr., Downingtown.
All mothers of children newborn to kindergarten
age are welcome. Info: 610-363-7171, or
[email protected].
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Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) in southern
Chester County will host a Children’s Clothing and
Toy Resale from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 15, at
Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, Route 896 and
Gypsy Hill Rd. Baby, children’s and maternity
clothing; toys, books, game and baby equipment
will be sold. Children’s clothing sizes include premie
to 14/16; no juniors. Cash only. Info: 610-345-0498.
Web site: cornerstonepca.com.
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Chester County/Main Line chapter of Mothers &
More meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of
each month. Upper Main Line YMCA, 1416 BerwynPaoli Road, Berwyn. At the May meeting Spring
Open House parenting coach Barb Bogle will
discuss “Love and Logic” strategies and techniques.
Also, learn lifesaving tips and enjoy refreshments,
social time and door prizes. Info: 610-558-4452. Email: [email protected]. Web site: www.156
mothers.org.
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PHACT (Parents Having Allergic Children Team)
provides support, information and awareness for
Chester County area families and their children who
have food allergies. New members are welcome.
For information visit our web site at WorkNotes.
com/PA/ChesterCo/PHACT or e-mail ParentsHaving
[email protected].
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Nursing Mothers of Southern Chester County
meets on the third Tuesday each month. West
Grove Presbyterian Church, West Evergreen Street.
7 p.m. Expecting and nursing mothers and their
babies welcome. Info: 610-255-5223.
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West Chester Nursing Mothers, a breastfeeding
support group, meets on the first Thursday each
month. United Church of Christ, Rt. 352 and
Greenhill Road, East Goshen. 10 a.m. Parents,
babies and children welcome. Info: 610-429-0640.
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Nursing Mothers of Wayne-Paoli-King of Prussia
and surrounding areas meets on the fourth
Thursday each month. St. Luke’s Lutheran Church,
Valley Forge and Conestoga roads, Devon. Enjoy the
company of other nursing and pregnant moms. Info:
610-225-3734. Web site: www.nursingmother
salliance.org.
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The Chester County Mothers of Multiples Club
meets on the third Thursday each month, except in
December and June. Downingtown Area Senior
Center, Ashbridge Commons, 983 E. Lancaster Ave.,
Downingtown. 7 p.m. All mothers of multiples and
those expecting multiples welcome. Info: 610-9423452. Web site: www.ccmomc.org.
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Parents Without Partners, Chester County
Chapter 1324, meets on the second and fourth
Tuesdays each month. Exton Community Baptist
Church, 114 E. Swedesford Rd., Exton. New
member orientation 7 p.m. Fun activities for adults
and children are planned. Members include men
and women, with or without custody, who are
divorced, widowed, adoptive parents or otherwise
find themselves parenting alone. Info: 610-3639830. E-mail: PWP1324 @yahoo.com. Web site:
www.geocities.com/pwp1324.
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Following Adoption: A Support Group for
Parents. Group meets each month in West Chester
to discuss issues concerning school, discipline,
behavior problems, and attachment. Info: 610-2553664. E-mail: info@following adoption.com. Web
site: www.followingadoption.com.
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Alcoholics Anonymous for Young People
meets every Wednesday. Brandywine Valley YMCA,
Coatesville. 7 p.m. Group is for young people who
have a desire to stop drinking alcohol. Info: 610380-9622, ext. 102; ask for “Brandywine
Beginners.”
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Food Allergy Support Group for UnionvilleChadds Ford area parents. Ask questions and share
ideas with others dealing with the complexities of
food allergies in their children. For information, email: Kelli at [email protected].
MAY 2010
CALENDAR
MAY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
“Winterthur Invitational.” Winterthur
Museum & Country Estate, 5105 Kennett
Pike (Rt. 52), Winterthur, Del. 10-5 p.m.
Each Saturday step back in time and see
the types of automobiles that graced
the estate. Lineup: May 1 — “The Early
Years;” May 8 — “Jazz Age;” May 15 —
“1930s Vogue: Luxury, Innovation and
Speed;” May 22 — “Post-War Years;”
and May 29 — “Elegant Estate
Automobiles.” Museum admission:
$18/adults; $16/students and seniors
(62 years and older); and $5/ages 2-11
years. Info: 800-448-3883. Web site:
www.winterthur.org.
www.active.com/nita’srun. Awards
presented to top males and females in
various age groups. Post-race
refreshments available. Proceeds benefit
Safe Harbor of Greater West Chester,
which provides shelter and
encouragement for the homeless.
MAY 25
“Garden Sprouts: Busy Bees.” Tyler
Arboretum, 515 Painter Rd., Media. 1-2
p.m. What helps the flowers grow into
fruits? Discover why bees are our friends
and what else helps the flowers. For
four- and five-year-olds. $6/members;
$8/non-members. Pre-registration
required. Adults welcome to
accompany children (fee for child only).
Info: 610-566-9134, ext. 215, or
[email protected]. Web site:
www.tylerarboretum.org.
MAY 8-16
Twenty-seventh annual Immaculata
University Art Show. Alumnae Hall,
Immaculata University, 1145 King Rd.,
Immaculata (between Exton and Paoli).
Weekdays 10-6 p.m. (extended hours
Friday to 8 p.m.); Sundays noon-5 p.m.
Featured artist: Dane Tilghman of
Lionville, whose art works of AfricanAmerican musicians, baseball players
and Americana stem from his love of the
history of these subjects. Admission
free. Info: 610-647-4400, ext. 3143.
Web site: www.immaculata.edu/artshow.
MAY 8
“Gilded Anselma: Everyday Life in
Victorian Pennsylvania.” The Mill at
Anselma, Rt. 401 (Conestoga Road),
Chester Springs. 10-4 p.m. Celebrate
Mother’s Day weekend and learn about
floriography, the art of communicating
with flowers, and the centuries-old art
of wheat-weaving. $5/adults; $4/seniors;
and $3/children. Info: 610-827-1906 or
e-mail [email protected]. Web
site: www.anselmamill.org.
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Sketching class. Children Creating
Bridges, 780 Miles Rd., West Chester.
10:30-noon. Class includes interactive
presentation on facts about Egypt’s
history, geography, culture, religion,
festivals, sports and more. Participants
sketch something they find interesting
about Egypt during the presentation.
CCB, a non-profit organization,
“encourages children to be active
participants in cultural and educational
exchanges with the goal of bringing
hope and celebration of diversity to
their own communities and throughout
the world.” For ages five and older;
adults welcome. $20 (sibling fee $10),
includes materials. Registration required.
Info/registration: 610-431-7385 or
www.childrencreatingbridges.org.
MAY 9
“Mother’s Day Express.” West Chester
Railroad, 250 E. Market St. Trains depart
West Chester at noon and 2 p.m. Take
mom on a scenic, 90-minute trip to Glen
Mills and back. $12.50/adults;
$10.50/ages 2-12; and $5/moms. Info:
610-430-2233. Web site: www.west
chesterrr.net.
MAY 11
“Garden Sprouts: Twisters,
Scramblers and Climbers.” Tyler
Arboretum, 515 Painter Rd., Media. 1-2
p.m. Learn how vines scramble on the
ground and reach for the sky while
planting vegetable and flower climbers.
For four- and five-year-olds.
$6/members; $8/non-members. Preregistration required. Adults welcome to
accompany children (fee for child only).
Info: 610-566-9134, ext. 215, or
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MAY 29, 30
“Spring Enrichment Extravaganza.”
Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Blvd.,
Norristown. 11-3 p.m. Featured:
interactive stations for children, animal
sense games, videos, dig boxes, special
activities at the parrot, bison and prairie
dog exhibits, turtle racing and animal
painting. Free with zoo admission:
$11.50/ages 13-to-64; $8.50/ages 2-12
and 65-plus; and free/ages under two
years and military personnel. Zoo hours:
10-5 p.m. Info: 610-277-3825. Web site:
www.elmwoodparkzoo.org.
‘Kids’ Day at Lowe’s’
‘Kids’ Day at Lowe’s,’ sponsored by East Caln Township Park and
Recreation, will be on Saturday, May 8 at Lowe’s, 1250 Cornerstone Blvd.,
Downingtown, from 10-1 p.m. Youngsters will be able to build small craft
items with their families and then stroll the parking lot to visit various
trucks, cars and other ‘fun vehicles.’ Visitors will get to see upclose and
personal how a hook-and-ladder firetruck operates, listen to policemen
discuss safety issues and hear the driver of a big crane explain the
controls. Youngsters will also get the opportunity to climb into the driver’s
seat of various vehicles. ‘Kids’ Day’ is free of charge. For the past four
years, the event has drawn an average of 750 children and 1,500 family
members. For more information, visit www.eastcalntownship.com or www.
eastcalnrec.com.
[email protected]. Web site:
www.tylerarboretum.org.
MAY 13
“Tiny Trackers: Nature Discoveries.”
Tyler Arboretum, 515 Painter Rd., Media.
1-2:30 p.m. Explore the great outdoors
and the many textures and colors of
nature in and around the arboretum.
For four- and five-year-olds.
$6/members; $8/non-members. Preregistration required. Adults welcome to
accompany children (fee for child only).
Info: 610-566-9134, ext. 215, or
[email protected]. Web site:
www.tylerarboretum.org.
MAY 15
“Rapunzel,” a play written and
directed by local playwright-poet Tom
Bissinger. Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge
St., Phoenixville. 7 p.m. See the Grimms
Fairy Tale come to life in the tale of a
young girl forced to live her life in a
tower cut off from the world until one
day she’s rescued by a prince.
$17/adults; $15/students and seniors;
and $13/ages 12 and under. For ages
four and up. Tickets can be reserved at
www.thecolonialtheatre.com.
MAY 14
“Popsicle Stick Crafts: Make Baskets,
Lampshades, etc.” Children Creating
Bridges, 780 Miles Rd., West Chester.
5:30-7:30 p.m. Children will create
baskets, pen holders and other items
from popsicle sticks. $15 (sibling fee $5)
fee includes materials. Registration
required. Info/registration: 610-4317385 or www.childrencreatingbridges
.org.
MAY 17
“Teeny Tiny Trackers: Bees and
Butterflies.” Tyler Arboretum, 515
Painter Rd., Media. 10-11 a.m.
Pollinators abound at this time of year
... Buzzing and fluttering by, learn why
they are important. For three-year-olds.
$6/members; $8/non-members. Preregistration required. Adults must
accompany children (fee for child only).
Info: 610-566-9134, ext. 215, or
[email protected]. Web site:
www.tylerarboretum.org.
MAY 22
Second Annual Nita’s 5K Run/Walk
through West Chester. 8:30 a.m.; day-ofrace registration 7:30 a.m. Online
registration at www.runccrs.com or
ONGOING
Historic Yellow Springs 37th Annual
Art Show. Historic Yellow Springs, 1685
Art School Rd., Chester Springs. Daily
11-5 p.m. Event showcases more than
170 artists, who will exhibit paintings,
drawings, graphics and dimensional
work in a variety of styles from classic to
abstract. Activities include art
workshops and a treasure hunt for kids.
Proceeds benefit historic preservation,
environmental protection and
educational programming of Historic
Yellow Springs. Through May 9. Info:
610-827-7414. Web site: www.yellow
springs.org.
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“Looking at Animals.” The Academy
of Natural Sciences, 1900 Benjamin
Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia. MondayFriday 10-4:30 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday
10-5 p.m. Enjoy Boston photographer
Henry Horenstein’s collection of blackand-white animal photographs, from the
wavy wet tongue of a Great Dane to the
naked snout of a pig. The Academy will
display corresponding animal specimens
from its own world-renowned research
collection. Free with museum admission:
$12/adults; $10 ages 3-to-12 years,
seniors, college students and military
personnel; free/children under three.
Through May 16. Info: 215-299-1043.
Web site: www.ansp.org.
UPCOMING
JUNE 6
“Super Sunday,” sponsored by West
Chester Recreation. Between Gay Street
and Matlack and Darlington streets, West
Chester. 11-5 p.m. Fun for the whole
family includes amusement rides,
antique cars, crafts, music, food and
games. Info: 610-436-9010. Web site:
www.west-chester.com.
(Mail calendar items to Page 1
Publishers, 341 E. Lancaster Ave.,
Downingtown, or e-mail them to
[email protected]. The deadline for
June’s edition is Monday, May 17.)
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CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS
NATIONAL SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVOCACY
TRAININGS. May 1, 15. ARC of Philadelphia, 2350 W.
Westmoreland St., Philadelphia. Saturdays 9-3:30 p.m. (8:30
a.m. registration). Featured speaker: Dr. Marie Lewis, R.N.
Seminars can be taken individually or as a series for the Board
Certified Educational Advocate designation. April 10 —
“Behaviors: ABC...Z.” May 1 — Optional attendance for board
certification. May 15 — Proactive IEP meeting preparation.
Contact Donna Bouclier at 215-229-4550, ext. 112, or e-mail
donnas@ arcpddc.org. Limited seating; last year was beyond
capacity enrollment. Parents $20/seminar. Comprehensive
course outline is posted at: autismnational resources.
org/6936/index.html. Act 48 credits being offered.
“BEHAVIORS and ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES for
CHILDREN with AUTISM” with Kathy Fox, autism specialist for
The ARC of Chester County. May 4. The ARC of Chester
County, 900 Lawrence Rd., West Chester. 10-noon or 7-9 p.m.
Info/registration: www.arcofchestercounty.org or Janice Miller at
610-696-8090.
COATESVILLE MULTI-CULTURAL HEALTH and
WELLNESS DAY. May 8. Free. Brandywine Hospital grounds,
201 Reeceville Rd, Coatesville. 10-2 p.m. Sponsored by
Coatesville on the Move. Free. Info: Kathryn Spurlock,
Coatesville Center for Community Health, at [email protected],
or 610-380-7111.
IEP CLINIC, sponsored by Pennsylvania Education for All
Coalition, Inc. May 8. Arcadia University, Glenside. 10-2 p.m.
Forty-five minute sessions, networking tables, child care. Space
limited. Info/registration: 267-232-0570, www.paedforall.org, or
[email protected].
“BREAKTHROUGH RESEARCH in AUTISM SPECTRUM
DISORDERS and the HOPE for the FUTURE” with Dr. Bob
Schultz, director, Center for Autism Research, CHOP. May 11.
Valley Forge Educational Service, 1181 N. Valley Rd., Paoli.
6:30-8:30 p.m. Meeting provides an overview of the latest
research in the neurobiology of ASD, focusing on recent findings
in the fields of genetics and neuroimaging. $10/registration. Info:
www.vfes.net.
“CBT – A THERAPY that WORKS” with Dr. Russell
Ramsey, associate director of AD/HD Treatment and Research
at University of Pennsylvania. May 11. Kesher Israel
Congregation, 1000 Pottstown Pike, West Chester. 7 p.m.
Understand what cognitive behavioral therapy is and why it can
be so successful for children with AD/HD. Info: www.CHADD
.org.
WEB-BASED EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS – SEIZURE
MANAGEMENT SERIES 2010. May 11, July 20. 7-9:30 p.m.
Part I: “What Families and Caregivers Need to Know about
Managing Seizures.” Part II: “DIASTAT as Treatment for Acute
Seizures.” Registration: http://eparent.webex.com.
CHESTER COUNTY RIGHT TO EDUCATION TASK
FORCE. May 13. Chester County Intermediate Unit, 455 Boot
Rd., Downingtown. 10-noon. Meeting topic: “Review of the West
Chester Area School District Cyclical Compliance Monitoring
Results, LTF Monitoring Results and Review of the WCASD
Plan of Correction.” Presented by the Chester County Right to
Education Task Force, in conjunction with WCASD special
education staff. WCASD parents invited along with all other
interested individuals. Bring your questions. Info/registration:
Connie at 610-696-8090, ext. 348, or e-mail cmohn@arcof
chestercounty.org, or [email protected].
WEST CHESTER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
PARENT/CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP. May 13. Spellman
Building Auditorium, 829 Paoli Pike, West Chester. 7-9 p.m.
Meeting topic: “Review of the West Chester Area School District
Cyclical Compliance Monitoring Results, LTF Monitoring Results
and Review of the WCASD Plan of Correction.” Presented by
the Chester County Right to Education Task Force, in
conjunction with WCASD special education staff. WCASD
parents invited along with all other interested individuals. Bring
your questions. Info/support: Peggy at 484-571-6725,
[email protected] or Chris Hazley at cehazley@
comcast.net.
34th ANNUAL PHILADELPHIA REGIONAL CONFERENCE
on DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. May 14. 8:30-2:30 p.m.
Forum discusses areas of mutual concern, foster partnerships
and the latest developments. $50/ registration professional;
$10/student/family member/parent. Questions: Sarah Yerkes at
215-590-7466 or yerkess@email .chop .edu. Info:
www.visionforequality.org/ pdf/2010%20Brochure%20March%
202010.pdf.
LEHIGH UNIVERSITY ‘S 37th ANNUAL SPECIAL
EDUCATION CONFERENCE. May 14. Lehigh University’s
Mountaintop Campus. 7:30-4 p.m. Topic: “Special Education
Law: Legal Currency — A Good Idea for Exceptional Students.”
Info: www.lehigh.edu/specialseminars/agenda.shtml.
“PARENTING AGAIN: SUPPORT for GRANDFAMILIES,”
households headed by grandparents or other relatives sharing
their home with nieces, nephews, grandchildren or other related
children. May 15. Government Services Center (cafe, third
floor), West Chester. 1-3 p.m. Presenters: Social Security,
subsidized day care, domestic relations, DPW (food stamps,
MA, TANF). Time to network and ask questions.
Info/registration: Heidi Carlson at 610-344-5757, or
[email protected].
TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF STEPPING STONES
CLUBHOUSE. May 21. 10-2 p.m. Visit, tour. Tree planting at
1:30 p.m. RSVP: 610-384-6058.
CHADD EDUCATION CONFERENCE on AD/HD:
“KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!” May 22. Hyatt Regency, Reston,
Va. 7:30-5 p.m. Keynote Address by Sharon Weiss, M.Ed. Info:
www.chadd.org/Content/CHADD/Conferences_Training/Regional
Conference/default.htm.
“A CELEBRATION OF REMEMBRANCE 2010.” May 22.
Broad Run Park, Pavilion A, Downingtown. 2-4 p.m. An
afternoon of remembering those we've lost affected by mental
illness. Picnic provided. At 2:30 p.m., a brief memorial service.
Faye Hoek will sing and play acoustic guitar. The Gallagher
Family, authors of "No More Secrets," will speak about
depression, anxiety, attempted suicide. NAMI is dedicated to the
understanding of mental illnesses and to the recovery of all
individuals whose lives are affected by these diseases.
SPECIAL NEEDS
Raindate: May 23. Info: Irene Roach at 610-269-5179,
[email protected], or www.chester.nami.org.
THIRD ANNUAL IMPROVING LIFE AT HOME and
SCHOOL CONFERENCE. June 17. Desmond Hotel &
Conference Center, Malvern. Speakers: Dr. Mark Durand on
“Optimistic Parenting: Hope and Help for the Challenging Child”
and Dr. Dennis Reid, on “BCBA – Evidence-Based Ways for
Working with Staff to Promote Independence and Enjoyment
among Individuals with Autism.” Sponsored by Melmark.
Registration: http://www.melmarkcontinuingeducation
.org/register.php.
“EVIDENCE-BASED INSTRUCTION for ADOLESCENTS
with LEARNING DISABILITIES.” June 28-July 2. The
Conference Center at Penn State Great Valley School of
Graduate Professional Studies, Malvern. 8:30-4:30 p.m.
Instructional techniques used in regular and special education
classrooms, including content enhancements and learning
strategies. Registration: 610-648-3275, www.sgps.psu.edu/
summer2010course/default.ashx?linkidentifier=id&itemid=4066.
NAMI MH EVENTS: namipa.nami.org/programs index.htm.
PATTAN TRAININGS: www.pattan.net/profdev/
trainingcalendar.aspx.
ACTIVITIES, SUPPORTS
for CHILDREN & TEENS
ACADEMICS. AFTERNOON PROGRAM for K-AGE.
Crossroads School, North Valley Road, Paoli. Supplemental
support in academic/language areas. For children enrolled in
traditional AM kindergartens, needing a more enriched school
experience in a small group setting with individualized attention.
Info: 610-296-6765. Web site: www.TheCrossroadsSchool.net.
ACADEMICS. School-based academic support program for
ages 14-to-18 years. Call Coatesville Rotary at 610-384-9196.
ACTING/DRAMA for 8-to-13-year-olds on the Autism
Spectrum. Six-week program improves communication,
QUEST
Therapeutic Services, Inc.
Located in the West Chester/Marshallton area, we are a non-profit pediatric
therapy program for children with special needs.
Our programs include:
Hippotherapy — Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists use the horse as a
tool to achieve therapy goals in children from the age of 2 years old.
Therapeutic Riding — Instructors teach adapted riding skills.
Equestrian Special Olympics — Children experience the thrill of training and
competing in horse shows.
Early Intervention Program — Therapists and other support services work with
families and caregivers to enhance the growth and acquisition of skills of children
with special needs aged birth to three.
Candidates for this program include children with cerebral palsy, spina bifida,
down syndrome, traumatic brain injury, sensory integration dysfunction,
autism/PDD, developmental delays, and learning disabilities.
Cost for therapy services is covered under most medical insurance plans.
For more information please call Sandra McCloskey, P.T., HPCS at 610-692-6362
Quest Therapeutic is a 501c3 non-profit organization
Donations, volunteers and fund-raising opportunities are always welcome.
461 Cann Road, West Chester
610-692-6362 • www.QuestTherapeutic.com
Loving Care and Summer Fun Are the
Heart of CAMP JOY,
a summer residential and day camp for children
and adults with developmental and intellectual
disabilities. Our care standards are high.
Summer schedule: June 6 — August 21, 2010.
Weekend Getaways also offered in the fall, late
winter, and spring.
Early Application Advised • For more information,
please call 610-754-6878 or visit www.campjoy.com
Camp Joy is accredited by the American Camp Association.
ESL, ABE, GED, and COMPUTER LITERACY CLASSES,
offered by PathStone Corp., Kennett Square. Free. Monday
through Thursday 6-9 p.m. through Sept. 30 for income eligible
students. Info/registration: 610-925-5600, or nsotoramirez
@pathstone.org.
ADHD CHADD ONLINE PARENT TRAINING
CONFERENCES: www.CHADD.org/Content/CHADD/
Conferences_Training/ParenttoParentProgram/Online_Parent_to
_Parent_Class/.
ASCEND EVENTS: www.ascendgroup.org/.
CHADD AD/HD TRAININGS: Local — www.chadd.org/ 222.
CHESTER COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT COURSES:
www.cciu.org and click “courses.”
DPW OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMS (PUNS,
Consolidated Waiver, IFSP, etc):Web site: www.odpconsulting
.net/. Web casts: www. odpconsulting.net/index.php?option
=com_content&task=view&id=163&Itemid=223.
socialization and motivation by having fun with drama and
theatre. 10-noon. $160. Info: Kate McLenigan Altman at 610283-2230, or [email protected].
“ACTING ANTICS.” Drama workshops are designed for
students with Asperger Syndrome, nonverbal learning disorders
and/or social cognition deficits. Theater teaches the power of
body language, voice modulation and facial expressions. Info:
Cindy Schneider, education consultant/theater director, at 610913-6018.
AD/HD CHADD TEEN SUPPORT GROUP with Jill
Crawford meets the third Thursday each month. Exton
Community Baptist Church. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Info: 610-564-6835,
or jill@jillcrawford counseling.com.
AD/HD GO GIRLS CLUB for girls ages 8-to-12 years (or in
third to sixth grade) with ADD or ADHD. Girls must be aware of
their diagnosis. $100 for six-month registration. Info: Natalie
Knochenhauer at 215-275-4978, info@ ahdhaware.org, or
ADHDA Aware.org.
MAY 2010
AD/HD BOY2BOY CLUB for boys ages 8-to- 12 years (or in
third to sixth grade) with ADD or ADHD. Boys must be aware of
their diagnosis. $100 for six-month registration. Info: Natalie
Knochenhauer at 215-275-4978, info@ ahdhaware.org, or www.
ADHDAware.org.
ART. ART PARTNERS STUDIO. Art classes and
participation at special events for ages six-to-12 years. Info:
Lindsay Brinton at 610-384-3030, or [email protected].
ART. CENTER for CREATIVE ARTS, Hockessin, Del.
Classes for special needs students ages 6-to-12 years. Info:
www.ccarts.org, or 302-239-2434.
ART. EXPRESSIVE ARTS THERAPY GROUPS for
CHILDREN. Building Bridges, Media. Two fall sessions forming,
ages 5-9, and 10-13. Monday evenings. Info: 484-574-2858, or
[email protected].
AUTISM. CLASSROOM PROGRAMMABLE. Discovery Day
School, Five Points Road, West Chester. Tuesday and Thursday
9:30–12:30 p.m. “Building the Basics through Learning
Experiences” for two-year-olds; run by The ARC of Chester
County (First Step) and taught by a skilled speech therapist with
a unique blend of TEACCH, total communication, positive
reinforcement and child-centered learning. Info/registration:
Anne Bernstein at 610-696-8090.
AUTISM. SPARC (Southeastern Pennsylvania Resource
Center), in partnership with West Chester University. Non-profit
clinic serving children, adolescents and young adults with ASD.
Includes: diagnostic services, behavioral therapeutic services,
feeding evaluations and treatment, home programs, academic
tutoring, social skills, consultative services, daycare/school/
service providers, consulting services, babysitting/respite care.
Located on the WCU campus. Info: [email protected], or 610430-5678.
AUTISM. SUPPORT GROUP for parents of children under
five years with autism. St. Matthew's United Church of Christ,
2350 Conestoga Rd, Chester Springs. Share experiences, voice
questions, seek advice and share in laughter with other parents.
Call Janice at 610-696-8090 for dates and times.
AUTISM. TODDLER/PRE-SCHOOL PLAY GROUP for
children with ASDs. Structured play dates where children can
develop social/play skills w/peers, while parents network with
and support each other. Communicate through Yahoo group:
groups. yahoo.com/group/ASD_Playgroup/ Subscribe by
sending email to [email protected].
COMPUTERS. Low-cost, refurbished computers available
for $50 to $300 for qualifying families. Download an application
from web site: www.TeamChildren.com. Info: 610-666-1795.
NEW! COMPUTER WORKSHOPS. Chester County Library,
450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton. May sessions include
Introduction to Powerpoint 2007. Space limited. Info/registration:
610-280-266, or [email protected]. Library calendar available at
www.ccls.org/assets/pdfs/cclnews.pdf.
DANCE. DIAMOND DIVAS. A drill and step team for girls
ages seven-to-16 years. Info: Geri Allen at 610-380-4465 or
[email protected].
DAY CARE. LAUREN’S HOUSE, a caring center for special
children ages birth to eight years with skilled medical/nursing
needs, acute or chronic in nature. A medical day health center;
can be used in lieu of or as a complement to private duty
nursing in the home. Located in Boothwyn and Coatesville area.
Info/registration: 888-340-9420. Web site: www.laurenshouse
.com.
DRIVERS TRAINING. Two courses: “Classroom (Highway
Safety)” and “Behind the Wheel” offered by the Chester County
Intermediate Unit. Info/brochure: www.cciu.org/Departments/
CustomEd/drivereducationpdfs/DriverEd2009-10.pdf or 484237-5189.
EDUCARE STREET SMARTS. KenCrest’s extended
school-day transition support for students with autism and other
developmental disabilities. Building bridges to the community for
school-age children 13-to-21 years. Info: 610-636-1575.
FEEDING. SPARC, Southeastern Pennsylvania Resource
Center in partnership with West Chester University. 1160
McDermott Dr., West Chester. Evaluations and treatment in
clinic, home, and community/school. Info: 610-430-5678, or
[email protected].
GAMES. FREE ON-LINE GAMES:
• AARP — http://games.aarp.org/categories/all.aspx includes
beach soduko, carniball, cryptogram, disco bowling, driver
safety program word search, easy crossword, Word Search, etc.
• UCLICK: http://content.uclick.com/games.html includes
daily tootonym, daily roundup, flash arcade solitaire, play four,
soduko, universal trivia, universal jigsaw puzzle, universal
crossword, up and down words.
• HAPPY NEURON GAMES: www.happy-neuron.com/
partners/index.php?refcode=006AARP
GAMES. PAID ON-LINE GAMES:
• Fit Brains — www.fitbrains.com/
• Luminosity Brain Games — www.lumosity.com
HOMEWORK. BRIDGE ACADEMY and COMMUNITY
CENTER. For ages four-to-18 years or 18 years and up.
Homework Club, arts and crafts, dance, sewing, carpentry,
computer classes. Info/registration: Jordan at 610-466-9505, or
[email protected].
MENTORING. CHESTER COUNTY FUTURES. – School
and community-based mentoring program for ages 14-to-18
years. Info/registration: Kathy at 610-516-1050, or
[email protected].
MENTORING. GIFTS. Mentoring program for teen-age girls
ages 13-to-18 years. Info/registration: Jackie at 610-384-3344,
or [email protected].
MENTORING. TIMS. Mentoring program for youth ages 11to-18 years. Info/registration: Alphonse at 610-384-8595, or
[email protected].
MENTORING. YOUNG LIFE. Mentoring and youth
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354-9496 or [email protected].
MUSIC. “MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC,” an interactive parent-child
music group. The ARC of Chester County, West Chester. Group
for 0-to-3-year-olds Wednesdays from 9:15-10 a.m.; group for 3to-5-year-olds Fridays 9:15-10 a.m. $80. Class limited to 10
children. Info/registration: Janice at 610-696-8090, ext. 200.
MUSIC. TEMPO MUSIC THERAPY SERVICES. West
Chester and King of Prussia. Individual and group music therapy
sessions for children, teens and adults as well as inclusive family
music (Music Together) classes. Info: 610-344-7030, or
www.tempotherapy.com.
READING. –COATESVILLE AREA LIBRARY. Reading
programs, story-time, play groups, family groups and special
events for ages birth to 12 years. Info: 610-384-4115.
RECREATION. FREE LIFETIME ACCESS PASS to
NATIONAL PARKS for permanent residents with a permanent
disability. Links/info: www.store.usgs.gov/pass/access.html.
RECREATION. COATESVILLE ARTS and RECREATION
DEPARTMENT. Summer/winter basketball leagues, summer
programs and art classes for ages eight-to-15 years. Info: 610384-0300.
RECREATION. COMMUNI-TEENS. A service and
recreational program for teens using wrap-around services and
neighborhood peers sponsored by The Institute for Behavioral
Change. Limited to 10 teens. Contact: 610-383-1432.
RECREATION. FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT. First Friday each
month at 7 pm. The Journey Church in West Chester. Movies
shown on 9x13-foot big screen. Soda and popcorn provided.
Info: Scott Smith, pastor, at [email protected].
RECREATION. FUN CLUB. For 6-to-12-year-olds one
Saturday a month. Community fun. Run by The Arc of Chester
County. Call your supports coordinator for funding options. Info:
Rob at 610-696-8090, ext. 240, or rmalone@arcofchester
county.org.
RECREATION – SYNERGY RECREATION. Home-based
services offering personalized activities, and designing
meaningful recreational experiences by building on client's
current interests and helping people create lasting relationships
within families and communities. All about fun! Info: Heather at
synergyrecreation.com, or 610-324-8307.
RECREATION. SOCIAL SKILLS and RESPITE – TEEN
LINK to the COMMUNITY (TLC) CLUB. Meets monthly on
Satuday or Sunday for 4-plus hours. For ages 13-to-21 years.
Community-based barbecues, swim parties, zoos, outdoor
games, dances, bowling, train rides, etc. Call your supports
coordinator for funding options. Info: Rob at the ARC of Chester
County at 610-696-8090, ext. 240, or rmalone@arcofchester
county.org.
RESPITE. ARC of Chester County TAP PROGRAM
(Temporary Assistance Provider) offers one-on-one respite
assistance to families by the hour, day or week. All ages. Info:
Janine at 610-696-8090, ext. 239, or jcaldwell@arcofchester
RESPITE. ARCares (ages 18+) COMMUNITY RESPITE
and EXCURSION SERVICES RESPITE PROGRAM. Planned
community excursions each month at same time of month allow
caregivers to schedule respite time on a consistent basis. Info:
Janine at 610-696-8090, ext. 239.
RESPITE. CHESTER COUNTY RESPITE NETWORK.
Respite provider as well as in-school 1:1 support service provider
(personal care assistants), participating in the Phoenixville Grant
program, Waivers, family-driven dollars, agency pay, and private
pay for respite. School services are funded by the districts. Info:
Donna at respitenetwork@
comcast.net.
RESPITE. FUN CLUB for ages 6-to-12 years meets one
Saturday a month. Community fun. Run by The ARC of Chester
County. Call your supports coordinator for funding options. Info:
Rob at 610-696-8090, ext. 240, or rmalone@arcofchester
county.org.
RESPITE. MH HELPING HANDS. Respite for caregivers
with children from birth to 21 years living in Chester County who
receive MH services.Info: jcaldwell@arcofchestercounty .org, or
610-696-8090, ext. 239.
RESPITE. PARENT’S NIGHT OUT. Opportunities for worryfree nights out.YMCA of the Brandywine Valley, Coatesville. Info:
[email protected], or 484-237-5354. Calendar of events: www.
autismallianceofchestercounty.org.
RESPITE. WCUPA AUTISM RESPITE CARE. West Chester
University student volunteers trained in ASD and behavior
principles provide free in-home respite care to families of children
on the spectrum. Weekday evenings. To receive respite services,
contact Dr. Corinne Murphy, WCU assistant professor, at
[email protected].
RIDING. QUEST THERAPEUTIC SERVICES, INC., Cann
Road, West Chester, provides a full range of therapy services,
including hippotherapy, with flexible scheduling with OT/PT and
therapeutic horseback riding for children with special needs.
Indoor arena heated for year-round use. Some types of
insurance reimbursable. Info: 610-692-6362, or Sandra
[email protected].
SCOUTING. GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN
PENNSYLVANIA. Girl Scout Troop for disabled girls and nondisabled girls who would like to join as buddies. Ages 6-to-13
years. Meets in an accessible home on the Honey
Brook/Coatesville border with three cats and one dog as
honorary members of the troop. Info: Meira at 610-273-7858, or
[email protected].
SCOUTING. BOY SCOUT TROOP 599, Hawk Mountain
Council. For boys and young men with special needs 11 years
old and up. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Old Swede Road, Amity
Township. Cost: $40/year. Info: Chris or Kim Murray at
[email protected], 610-404-1206, 484-638-4906 or 484-6382002.
SCOUTING. CUB SCOUT PACK 599, Hawk Mountain
Council. For boys 7-to-11 years old with special needs. St. Paul’s
CHALLENGES with AD/HD?
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
All events 7 p.m. at Kesher Israel Congregation
1000 Pottstown Pike, West Chester, unless otherwise noted
MEETINGS for PARENTS/CAREGIVERS and THOSE WHO SUPPORT THEM:
• May 11 — Topic: “CBT, A Therapy that Works”
• May 11 — Speaker: J. Russell Ramsey, Ph.D
Russ Ramsey is Associate Director of the ADHD Treatment and Research
Program at the University of Penn. and co-author of “Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy for Adult ADHD: An Intergrative Psychosocial and Medical Approach.”
Russ will help us understand what cognitive behavioral therapy is and why it can
be so successful for children with ADHD.
• June 15 — Topic: Parent Support Group
This meeting offers support, validation, solution-sharing and networking with
other parents of children and teens with ADHD. Facilitated by parents, this is an
opportunity to discuss issues and share strategies with others who are coping with
the challenges that ADHD adds to family life.
TEEN SUPPORT GROUP MEETS at 7:30 p.m.
at EXTON BAPTIST CHURCH, 141 E. SWEDESFORD RD., EXTON
• May 20 — Teen ADHD Support Group Meeting
Teens with ADHD (also known as ADD) face challenges that friends and family
might not understand. This discussion group provides a rare opportunity to meet
other teens with ADHD and to learn form their experiences. Parents must stay on
premises during the group. A CHADD board member is present to answer
questions and facilitate networking and resource sharing. For more info, contact
Jill Crawford, LCSW, the group facilitator at 610-564-6835 or
[email protected]
Brought to you by Chester County/MainLine CHADD
For more information, visit www.CHADD.org
Lutheran Church, Old Swede Road, Amity Township. Cost:
$40/year. Info Chris or Kim Murray at cm6klr@
dejazzd.com, 610-404-1206, 484-638-4906 or 484-638-2002.
SCOUTING. CUB SCOUT PACK 64, Chester County. For
boys on the Autism Spectrum. St Phillip and James Church,
Exton. Web site: www.cubscoutpack64.com.
SELF-ADVOCACY. PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH LEADERSHIP
SELF-ADVOCACY. Monthly conference calls to explore topics of
interest to young self-advocates. First Sunday each month from
7-8 p.m. Info: 1-309-946-5255 (access code 376191#). Visit the
PYLN web site at www.pyln.pbwiki.com for additional information.
SENSORY. SNACK and PLAY: A PLAYGROUP for
CHILDREN 3-to-5 YEARS who ARE “FUSSY EATERS.” One
group of five children will meet three times per week for four
weeks, led by an instructor and an OT. Info: Karen Schillinger of
Easter Seals at 610-873-3990.
SIBLING GROUPS ONGOING. Second Saturday each
month. Wayne. 8:45-10 a.m.for 4-to-6-year-olds and 10-noon for
7-to-11-year-olds. Uses play, arts and crafts, snack, talking, and
stories. Facilitators: Dale Fisher, LCSW; Deirdre Miller, MA. Cost
$35. Info: 610-668-8890. E-mail: [email protected].
SIBSHOPS for 8-to-13-year-old brothers and sisters of
children with special needs. Mixture of new games, discussion
and guest speakers. Brandywine YMCA, Coatesville. Session
info: 610-783-1788, ext. 223. E-mail: rkbrenneman@childand
familyfocus.org.
SIBSHOPS. Second Saturday each month (September
through May). Creative Health Services, Pottstown. Info: 610326-2767. E-mail: [email protected].
SIBSHOPS for TEENS. Info: 610-783-1788, ext. 223. Email: [email protected].
SOCIAL SKILLS/GROUPS. Theraplay, Inc., 638 Brandywine
Parkway, West Chester. Info: 610-436-3604, ext. 12, or
[email protected]. Web site: www.theraplay inc.com.
SOCIAL SKILLS/GROUPS. Little Wonders Child Growth and
Development Center, Inc., Germantown Pike and Swede Road,
East Norriton. Led by licensed speech pathologist and physical
therapist. Dynamic, interactive and fun sessions. Info: 610-275KIDS.
SOCIAL SKILLS. PROMPT and PLAY CENTER. For 3-to18-year-olds in need of social skills, life skills and counseling.
Web site: www.promptandplay.com.
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SPORTS. COATESVILLE AREA LITTLE LEAGUE. Little
League Baseball Program for ages five-to-18 years.
Info: Pat at 610-384-5689.
SPORTS. COATESVILLE MIDGET FOOTBALL. Little
League football, cheerleading program and flag football for ages
four-to-14 years. Info: Patty 610-384-2404.
SUMMER CAMP for AMPUTEES/THOSE with LIMB
DIFFERENCES. www.amputee-coalition.org/fact sheets/Kids
camps.html.
SUMMER CAMP for those with CHRONIC, LIFETHREATENING ILLNESS/DISABILITY. www.brave-kids.org/
camps.
SUMMER CAMP. CAMP SAFARI. Paradise Farm,
Downingtown. Two sessions: June 21-25 and Aug. 16-20. For
ages 4-to-11years . Campers are paired with volunteer teen
mentors to maximize the camp experience. Call your supports
coordinator for funding options. Info: Rob at the ARC of Chester
County at 610-696-8090, ext. 240, or rmalone@
arcofchestercounty.org.
SUMMER CAMP — CANCER. www.acor.org/ped-onc
/cfissues/camp.html.
SUMMER CAMP for the DEAF or HARD of HEARING.
www.tinyurl.com/yzk3ngx.
SUMMER CAMP – DIABETES. www.childrenwith
diabetes.com/camps or www.diabetescamps.org/.
SUMMER CAMP. EASTER SEALS DIRECTORY of DAY
and RESIDENTIAL CAMPS. www.easterseals.com/site/Page
Server?pagename=ntl_directory_camprec.
SUMMER CAMP – HEMIPLEGIA AND STROKE (CHASA).
www.chasa.org/summercamps.htm.
SUMMER CAMP — SPECIAL NEEDS. www.mysummer
camps.com/camps/Special Needs Camps/index.html.
www.tinyurl.com/yzr66da.
SUMMER CAMP. TEEN CAMP. Paradise Farm,
Downingtown. Aug. 9-13. For ages 13-to-20 years. Campers are
paired with olunteer teen mentors to maximize the camp
experience. Call your supports coordinator for funding options.
Contact Rob at The ARC of Chester County at 610-696-8090,
ext. 240, or [email protected].
SOCIAL SKILLS. YOUNG ADULT SOCIAL CLUB/TEEN
CLUB of CHESTER COUNTY, sponsored by Easter Seals of
Southeastern Pennsylvania for teens/young adults with
disabilities. Meets twice a month, usually the first and third
Fridays each month. Have lots of fun exploring community,
karaoke, dance, cook and socializing. Info: Kim at 610-565-2353.
NEW! SWIMMING . SHARK TAILS: ADAPTIVE AQUATICS
for KIDS. A.I. DuPont Hosp for Children, Wilmington, Del.
Through May 28. 5:15-6 p.m. Explore water safety, basic swim
skills, breathing and relaxation through use of games, themes,
music and exercise. Focus: Have fun swimming. For ages six
and up with or without disabilities.Ground floor pool.
Info/registration: Jamie Fusetti at 302-651-5595.
SOCIAL SKILLS. YOUNG CHILDREN GROUP (4-to-6-yearolds). Wayne. Second Saturday each month. 8:45-10 a.m. Info:
Dale Fisher at 610-668-8890. E-mail: dalefish2000@ aol.com.
THEATER. CHILDREN’S THEATER. Children’s theater
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Brenda, Autism Network coordinator, at [email protected], or
484-237-5354. Ask about Parents' Night Out events.
VOCATIONAL/GED-CHESTER COUNTY OPPORTUNITIES
INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER. GED, computer, employment
and certified nursing training for ages 16-to-24 years. Info: 610692-2344, Joyce Chester at [email protected] or Gina Venuti
at [email protected].
AUTISM — DELCO FAMILY “PASS” (PDD/Autism
Spectrum Support). Monthly support meetings, newsletter,
scholarships and parents-only listserv. Info: 610-626-9511,
www.delcofamily pass.com or barbzimmerman@delcofamily
pass.com.
VOCATIONAL/GED-CAREER LINK. Adult, GED
preparation, vocational training, resume writing, computer
workshops and Job Corp fo ages 16-to-adult. Info: 610-3849393.
AUTISM GROUP for FAMILIES and CAREGIVERS of
ADULTS on the SPECTRUM. Coordinated by the Adult Services
Committee of the ASA of Greater Philadelphia Chapter for those
with loved ones on the autism spectrum 17 years old and above.
Support and learn from each other. Web site: groups.yahoo
.com/group/FamiliesOfAdultsAutism-ASAphilly.
VOCATIONAL/TRANSITIONAL-EARN CENTER. Job
readiness, occupational training, employment activities and
retention for ages 18-to-24 years. Info: Lila at 610-384-6900 or
[email protected].
WORSHIP. REJOICING SPIRITS WORSHIP SERVICE.
Second Sunday each month. 4 p.m. Innovative inclusive ministry
at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Lionville/Exton. Lots of music,
refreshments, fellowship follow the service. Info: 610-363-6264,
[email protected], or www.rejoicingspirits.org. All faiths
welcome.
YOUTH OUTREACH UNION. Peer-driven support and
advocacy network of young adults for young adults. Web site:
www.youthoutreachunion.com.
SUPPORT/ADVOCACY GROUPS
RIGHT-to-EDUCATION TASK FORCE-CHESTER COUNTY
usually meets the second Thursday each month. Chester County
Intermediate Unit, Downingtown. 10-12:30 p.m. Get involved and
improve your skills as an advocate. Meets September through
June. Info/activity schedule/resource manual: www.righttoed .org
or contact Lauren LaFountain at [email protected], or 484-2375057; voice mail 610-696-8090, ext. 348. Task force monitors
and advises local special education services, provides training
and network opportunities for parents and informs public about
state/national special education issues. Time set aside at every
meeting to address individual concerns.
RIGHT-to-EDUCATION TASK FORCE, DELAWARE
COUNTY. Delaware County Intermediate Unit, Room 171, 200
Yale Ave., Morton. 6-8 p.m. Training opportunities. Info: 610-9389000, ext. 4037.
RIGHT-to-EDUCATION STATE TASK FORCE via
videoconference. May 12. PaTTAN, King of Prussia. 10-noon.
Info: King of Prussia office at 1-800-441-3215. Get involved.
NEW! ADDICTION. DRUG AND ALCOHOL SUPPORT
LINE for FAMILY MEMBERS OF ADDICTS. 215-736-1643.
ADOPTION. SHARING OUR ADOPTION RESOURCES
(SOAR). Parent support group discussing joys and challenges
of raising post-institutionalized, school-age children adopted
internationally. E-mail: [email protected].
ADULTS with PHYSICAL DISABILITIES SUPPORT
GROUP. For young/older adults to share information support,
socialization, resources. Info: 610-524-5850. E-mail: LindaR
@ccdisability.org.
The ARC’s “AGENCY with CHOICE” PROGRAM for MR
WAIVER SERVICES. Would you like to have more control over
the services a person with MR receives via his/her ISP, and/or be
able to select your own provider of MR services. Contact AWC
Program Director Kari Burdeau at 610-696-8090, ext. 241, or
[email protected].
AUTISM — SPARC (Southeastern Pennsylvania Resource
Center). Non-profit clinic, In partnership with West Chester
University, serves children, adolescents and young adults with
ASD. Includes: Diagnostic Services, Behavioral Therapeutic
Services, Feeding Evaluations and Treatment, Home Programs,
Academic Tutoring, Social Skills, Consultative Services,
Daycare/school/service providers Consulting Services,
Babysitting/Respite Care. Located on the WCU campus. Info:
[email protected], or 610-430-5678.
AUTISM – TACA (“Talk about Curing Autism”). National nonprofit now holds monthly meetings in Pennsylvania on the first
Friday each month. 16 Campus Blvd., Suite 200, Newtown
Square. Info: Honey at 610-405-5388, or honey.rinicella@
tacanow.org. Web site: www.tacanow.org.
ASCEND-SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY, WEST GROVE
meets the second Wednesday each month. Avon Grove Charter
School. 7 p.m. Info: 610-345-1156. E-mail: [email protected].
ASPERGER’S/ASCEND-WEST CHESTER meets the third
Tuesday each month. Grove United Methodist Church, Room
210, West Chester. 7-9 p.m. Networking and support. 9:30-11:30
a.m. Info: 610-701-0466. E-mail: Barb.Sullivan@ comcast.net.
ATTACHMENT DISORDER NETWORK ONLINE SUPPORT.
E-mail: [email protected] or julieb@radzebra .org.
AUTISM ASA PHILADELPHIA LIST-SERVE for families of
adults with ASD and related disorders. Restricted to family
members in Pennsylvania. Join at health.groups.yahoo.com/
group/FamiliesOfAdultsAutism-ASAphilly/.
AUTISM ALLIANCE MEETING. Chester County
Intermediate Unit, Boot Road, Downingtown. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Info:
COMMUNITY CARE FAMILY ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Community Care manages mental health and substance abuse
Join us for our next Free Parent Talk
Tuesday, May 18th at 7pm
New Approach with 10 years
of proven success
ADHD, Dyslexia, Asperger’s
and other learning disabilities.
250 W. Lancaster Avenue, Suite 110
Wayne, PA 19087
RSVP 610-688-2206
fourth Tuesday each month. Lionville Middle School. 7 p.m. Info:
[email protected] or 610-518-2343.
EARLY INTERVENTION — CHESTER COUNTY LICC.
Room 300, Chester County Intermediate Unit, Downingtown.
9:30-11:30 a.m. Meetings for professionals and parents with
children with special needs in the early intervention years.
Mission: support families and enhance the quality of services.
Info/newsletter/event listing: Co-chair Patty at 610-436-3600,
[email protected], co-chair Lynne at 610-344-5946 or
[email protected].
EDUCATION for ALL COALITION of PENNSYLVANIA
works together to promote education that includes all children.
Online community, Parent Consultant Network, training/technical
assistance. Info: Diane Perry at 610-522-0698. E-mail:
[email protected]. Web site: www.paedforall.org.
ESPECIALLY FOR PARENTS. On-line support group for
parents of children with special health care needs. Visit
www.pamedicalhome.org and click on the “Parents” button.
EXCEPTIONAL CHILD SUPPORT GROUP for parents with
children with all types of exceptionalities. Discuss educational
ideas to help all children experience success and shine, and
currently sponsor a special child in the community. Info:
[email protected], or 610-345-1156.
FEELING BLUE SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL. Nonprofit community service organization in St. David’s serving the
tri-state area. Now offering trainings. Info: 1-800-273-TALK. Web
site: www.feelingblue.org.
FOSTER CARE. Orientation and information for those
interested in becoming foster parents. Friends Association, West
Chester. Info/registration: Melrena Flowers at 610-431-3598, ext.
209.
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS/ADVOCACY COMMITTEE of
THE ARC OF CHESTER COUNTY. The ARC of Chester County,
West Chester. Info: 610-696-8090, ext. 220.
GREAT VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT PARENTS of
SPECIAL NEEDS and THE GIFTED. Support group,
presentations and parent information center. Meets at the district
office, Malvern. Visit information center at the Great Valley Middle
School. Info: Sandra at 610-640-0507. E-mail: SADDSMom
@aol.com.
HARD of HEARING CHILDREN meets the fourth Tuesday
each month. CHADD, 139 W. Market St., West Chester. Contact
Janine Ruch if you are interested in joining us. Info: ruchjm@
comcast.net, or 610-918-6250.
HOPEWELL SPECIAL PARENT SUPPORT GROUP meets
the first Wednesday each month September through April.
Hopewell United Methodist Church, 852 Hopewell Rd.,
Downingtown. All welcome to join for a relaxed and informal time
of devotions and prayer. Contact: Rose at [email protected]
or Vicki at [email protected].
H.O.P.E. (Helping by Offering Prayer and
Encouragement). Christian support for parents of special needs
children. Downingtown. Info: Karyn at 610-873-4698; or Debbie
at 484-888-5443. E-mail: [email protected].
INCLUSION SUPPORT. KIDS TOGETHER, INC. Volunteer,
non-profit provides information on inclusive
communities/education. Advocates, listing service. E-mail: staff@
kidstogether.org. Web site: www. kidstogether.org.
MH — BRIGHT FUTURES. Helping those in recovery
access their educational and employment goals. Open to any
Chester County resident who is in mental health recovery. No
cost for classes or materials. Funded by the Chester County
Department of MH/MR. Classes two days a week for nine weeks
from 9-noon. Info: Carelink at 610-429-1702 or Chester County
MH/MR at 610-344-6265.
MH — CONSUMER WARM LINE. 877-846-2722.
WHERE EVERY KID
CONNECTS WITH
SUCCESS
ADOPTION: Orientation/information nights will be held for
those interested in low-cost adoptions. Friends Association, 206
N. Church St., West Chester. Call Melrena Flowers at 610-4313598, ext. 209, to attend or if you have questions about the
program.
ASCEND-DELAWARE COUNTY CHAPTER meets the
second Tuesday every other month. Grace Chapel, Darby and
Eagle roads, Havertown. 7:30 p.m. Info: Deirdre at 610-4496776. E-mail: dcwright@ascend group.org. Web site: www.
ascend group.org.
NEW! COMMUNITIES THAT CARE GROUPS. School
district-based groups promote healthy youth development and
prevent and reduce negative youth health and behavioral issues
including substance abuse, delinquency, teen pregnancy, school
drop-out, and violence.
• West Chester CTC meets the second Wednesday each
month at various locations. Info Christina at 610-696-8262.
• Downingtown CTC meets the third Tuesday at Lionville
Community YMCA. Info: Elena Seeman at 610458-9090, ext.
2827, or [email protected].
• Great Valley CTC-Great Valley Partnership for Healthy
Youth meets the third Wednesday each month at school district
administrative office, 46 Church Rd., Malvern. Info: Shanna
Cornuet at 484-886-8437.
Is Your Child Struggling
with Academic, Social
or Behavioral Issues?
ADOLESCENT SUPPORT GROUP. E-mail: Lvandivner@
aol.com. CHILDREN'S SUPPORT PROGRAM. E-mail: pkfunk
@verizon.net.
APRAXIA SUPPORT GROUP. Info/dates/times: Wendy at
[email protected] or Lia at [email protected].
COMMUNICATE PA. COMMUNITY. 0n-line community for
individuals with complex communication needs and their families,
advocates, service providers, policy makers and other
stakeholders. Web site: http:// communicatepa.wikispaces.com/.
To join the listserv: http://communicatepa.wikispaces.com
/ListServ. Info: Jennifer M. Seale, M.S. CCC-SLP, at seale@
temple.edu, or voice mail at 215-204-3032.
Parent Talk
ARCONNECTIONS empowers parents of special needs
students through training in the special education process,
sharing of resources/ knowledge, and the offering of emotional
support from other parents who are also working to get
appropriate educational supports for their children. Info: Connie
or Barbara at 610-696-8090, ext. 220. Web site: www.arcof
chestercounty.org.
ADOPTION: FOLLOWING ADOPTION PARENT SUPPORT
GROUP. Focusing on Attachment Disorder/other issues for
parents of adopted children. Meets second Tuesday each month.
Room 339, Government Services Center, 601 Westtown Rd,
West Chester. 7-9 p.m. Info: Dianne at [email protected]; 610280-9555, ext. 3; Nancy at 610-255-3664, or nancyjhg
@comcast.net. Web site: www.attachment disorderhelp
.homestead.com, and www.attachment disorder.net.
PARTNERSHIP. Families, funders, providers, community
organizations working together to build awareness, share
information, improve efforts on behalf of children and families in
Chester County. Info: 610-783-1788, ext. 223. E-mail:
[email protected].
MAY 2010
www.brainbalancecenters.com
BRAIN INJURY. ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY NETWORK
SUPPORT EVENTS and NEWSLETTER. www.abin-pa.org,
Mailing list: 215-699-3391, or [email protected].
treatment services for individuals with MA under Health Choices
program. The Advisory committee meetings are held quarterly.
Info: 1-866-771-1259.
CARING COMMUNITIES COALITION MEETING. COAD,
Exton. Info/date and time: Kathleen at [email protected].
CONCERNED PARENTS of PHOENIXVILLE AREA
SCHOOL DISTRICT. Info: CPPASD, Box 633, Phoenixville,
Pa.,19460, or [email protected].
CELIAC - MALVERN R.O.C.K. (Raising our Celiac Kids)
New. A free support group for parents, families and friends of
kids on the gluten-free diet because of celiac disease, gluten
intolerance, autism, ADD/ADHD, allergies, or personal
preference. Info/registration: www.malvernrock.org or e-mail Jen
Manzi at [email protected].
CHADD – CHESTER COUNTY CHILDREN and ADULTS
with ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER –. PARENT/TEACHER
MEETINGS. Support/education meetings at Kesher Israel
Congregation, West Chester. CHADD Message Line 610-4294060. Web site: www.chestercountychadd.org; for specific dates
and topics visit www.CHADD.net/222.
CHESTER COUNTY HEALTH and HUMAN SERVICES.
Web search — search for services provided in Chester County
by category, key word, or agency/program name. Web site:
www.referweb.net/chesco/.
CHESTER COUNTY COLLABORATIVE BOARD. Service
providers, community, parents addressing issues involving
children/ families. Info: Kathy Brauner at 610-344-5262.
CHESTER COUNTY FAMILY and COMMUNITY
DEPRESSION/BI-POLAR SUPPORT GROUP for MH
consumers. Thursdays. Community Crossroads Peer Support
Center, 825 Paoli Pike, West Chester. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Info John
at 610-429-1702. E-mail: [email protected].
DIFFICULT/CHALLENGING TEEN-PARENT SUPPORT
GROUP meets at Willowdale Chapel, Rt. 82, Unionville. Info:
610-274-2248.
“DOUBLE TROUBLE.” Consumer support group for those
recovering from addiction and mental health problems. Tuesdays
and Thursdays. Community Crossroads Peer Support Center,
825 Paoli Pike, West Chester. 3:30-5 p.m. Call John at 610-4291702. E-mail: [email protected].
DOWN SYNDROME INTEREST GROUP of CHESTER
COUNTY meets the first Thursday each month.The ARC in West
Chester. 7:30 p.m. RSVP to Hotline: 610-889-0291. Web site:
www.ccdsig.org. Note: Newsletter is going to e-mail format only;
send in your e-mail address to DSIG.
DOWNINGTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPPORT for
PARENTS of STUDENTS with SPECIAL NEEDS meets the
MH — VALLEY CREEK CRISIS CENTER. 877-918-2100.
MH FAMILY MEMBERS SUPPORT GROUP, eastern
Chester County, meets the fourth Wednesday each month.
Daylesford Abbey, Paoli. 7 p.m. Info: 610-296-8036.
MH RE-INTEGRATION. Local site: Stepping Stones
Clubhouse. Info: [email protected].
MOTHERS of CHILDREN with DISABILITIES SUPPORT
GROUP. Mondays. The ARC of Chester County, West Chester.
9:30-10:30 a.m. Coordinated/facilitated by The ARC of Chester
County and The YWCA Mother's Center. Purpose: to meet, share
experiences, learn from one another. You are not alone.
Registration: 610-692-3737.
NAMI (NATIONAL ALLIANCE on MENTAL ILLNESS). Vast
information and resources: www.nami.org. Children and
adolescent issues: www.nami.org/caac. Medications, stigma, faith
net, family to family, peer-to-peer, veterans, resources,
networking, membership, persons missing, etc.
NAMI CAN. Support group for families of a child or
adolescent up to age 22 with severe emotional disturbances
meets the second Monday each month. Central Presbyterian
Church, Downingtown. 7-9 p.m. Call ahead: 610-935-0739 or
610-296-0377.
NAMI CHESTER COUNTY. General meetings the third
Thursday each month. Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, Paoli
Pike and Line Road, Malvern. 7-9 p.m. Guest presenters. Info:
484-947-5643. Web site: chester.nami.org. NAMI Chester County
Hotline — 610-430-0177.
NAMI-FAMILY-to-FAMILY. Family member education/coping
course (free). 7-9 p.m. weekly for 12 weeks. Regard to persons
18 years-plus with severe mental illness. Instructors are trained
NAMI family members. Must call ahead: 484-947-5673.
NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP meets the second
Thursday each month. Phoenixville. MH facilitator attends. Call
ahead. Info: 610-430-0177 or e-mail [email protected].
NAMI GRIEF and LOSS FAMILY and FRIENDS SUPPORT
GROUP meets the second Thursday each month. Held at private
home. 7-9 p.m. MH facilitator attends. For MH family members,
who have experienced death of a loved one or loss of
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Strawberry
Festival:
fun for all
The grounds of the Brandywine
Hospital, Caln, soon will be bursting with
excitement, entertainment, family fun,
food, laughter and music.
The 2010 Strawberry Festival, presented
by First Niagara and PECO, will run from
June 3-6. For nearly four decades, the
festival has been an annual tradition in the
greater Coatesville area.
The festival organizing committee, led
by Stephanie Waite of Downingtown and
Chris Saello of the YMCA of the
Brandywine Valley, is committed to
bringing fresh ideas to the festival each
year. With more than 25,000 visitors
expected, there is something for everyone
to enjoy.
The festival begins Thursday night with
wristband night in the Majestic Midway
and the fun continues throughout the
weekend. Festival highlights include a
spectacular fireworks display on June 4 at
9:45 p.m.; area bands rocking the
Strawberry Stage; fabulous food; non-stop
entertainment, including magic shows;
appearances by the kids’ favorite
characters (parents bring your cameras!);
the Strawberriest Kids Contest on Sunday,
and much more.
Strawberryland, designed for the
younger visitors, is back by popular
Special needs
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hope/dreams of a loved one who develops mental illness.
Info/RSVP: 610-269-3476.
NAMI MH FAMILY MEMBERS SUPPORT GROUP for
eastern Chester County meets the fourth Wednesday each
month. Daylesford Abbey, Paoli. 7 p.m. MH facilitator. Info:
610-296-8036.
NAMI PEER-to-PEER. MH education course taught by
trained MH consumers to MH consumers. Contact Marian
Stevenson Jr. at 610-384-6058 or 610-293-1422 to register.
NAMI PAOLI REGION FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP meets
the fourth Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. Call ahead: 610-296-8036.
NAMI SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY family support
group meets the first Thursday each month. Friends Meeting
House, Rt. 82, Kennett Square. 7:30-9 p.m. Info: 610-4445993.
NAMI SUPPORT GROUP for FAMILIES AFFECTED by
BORDERLINE PERSONALITY\DISORDER. Info: 610-6470177.
OWEN J. ROBERTS Parents of Special Needs Students
meets the third Wednesday each month. Large Group Room,
OJR High School, Bucktown. 7:30-9 p.m. Speakers, open
forum and support. E-mail: [email protected].
PARENT NETWORK. Workshops held the second Tuesday
each month. East Brandywine Township Building, 1214
Horseshoe Pike, Downingtown. 8 p.m. Info: Martie Muzzy at
610-696-8211, or [email protected].
A youngster is all smiles as she rides the amusements at the Strawberry Festival...
demand. This area includes moon bounces,
play areas, slides and a trackless train and
more, all for an $8 wristband, which
allows kids to bounce and play all day.
This area will also feature a new arts
and crafts tent where kids can enjoy sand
art, design masks and spend some time
coloring while parents catch their breath
and enjoy some delicious strawberry
shortcake.
The Berry Blast Zone, designed for ages
seven and older, features some exciting
new activities this year. They include a 30foot rock wall and a mechanical bull.
Individual tickets can be purchased for
these activities and more in the Berry Blast
Zone.
“RECOVERY WORKS” CONSUMER SUPPORT GROUP
(formerly Schizophrenia Support Group). Tuesdays. Community
Crossroads Peer Support Center, 825 Paoli Pike, West
Chester. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Info: John at 610-429-1702. E-mail:
[email protected].
SELF-DETERMINATION ACTION TEAM meets the first
Wednesday each month. Government Services Center, 601
Westtown Rd., West Chester. Call for time. Help implement
changes to the MR system through education, and
identification of needs, by challenging barriers that limit funding
and community resources. Info: Sue at 610-344-6265. E-mail:
[email protected].
STARFISH ADVOCACY ASSOCIATION. Online community
for families of children with neurological disorders (ADHD,
ASD, Bipolar, PDD, SID LD, OCD, Tourette's, etc). Info: 216283-2377. Web site: starfishadvocacy.org. E-mail: starfish@
starfishadvocacy.org.
SUICIDE. CHESTER COUNTY YOUTH SUICIDE
PREVENTION TASK FORCE. COAD, Exton. Info/date and
time: 610-594-9740.
SYSTEM of CARE ADVISORY TEAM. Government
Services Center, 601 Westtown Rd., West Chester. Info:
[email protected].
REACTIVE ATTACHMENT DISORDER /DIFFICULTIES
5,*+7
TREDYFFRIN-EASTTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT B.U.I.L.D.
(Better Understanding of Individuals with Learning Disabilities).
Call for date and time. Education Services Center, 738 First
Ave., Berwyn. Info: 610-202-4371. Web site: tesd.k12.pa.us.
WEST CHESTER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
PARENT/CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP meets the first
Wednesday each month. Spellman Administration Building, 829
Paoli Pike, West Chester. 7-9 p.m. Group provides a resource
of information, a place to share knowledge as well as periodic
meetings and presentations for parents of children with
learning differences. Meets September through May.
Info/support: Peggy at 484-571-6725, or mccaughern@yahoo
.com.
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Tuesday each month. Exton Speciality Care Center, Children’s
Hospital of Philadelphia. 7:30-9:30 p.m. For parents of children
with severe/profound disabilities including genetic disorders,
neurological impairments, seizures, MR and physical
limitations. Info: Barbara Beck, RN, CPNP CHOP, Neurology
Department, at 215-590-4583.
PENNSYLVANIA FAMILIES INC. Statewide family network.
Info: 1-800-947-4941. E-mail: [email protected].
PHYSICAL DISABILITIES-SUPPORT GROUP for
PARENTS of CHILDREN with CP and OTHER PHYSICAL
DISABILITIES. Exton. Share information, knowledge,
resources and support. Info: Jen at 610-524-5850. E-mail:
[email protected].
Health Foundation. Secondary
beneficiaries include the Brandywine
YMCA, Coatesville Public Library,
Coatesville Rotary and Thorndale Fire Co.
For more information and updated
schedule of activities visit Brandywine
StrawberryFestival.com.
RECOVERY, INTERNATIONAL. Support group for adults
seeking self-help addressing nervous symptoms and fears.
Wednesdays. Phoenixville area. 7-9 p.m. Info: 610-415-0920.
SURVIVORS of SUICIDE SUPPORT meets the second
Wednesday each month. Paoli Memorial Hospital (Potter
Room). 7:30 p.m. Info: 215-545-2242.
PENNSYLVANIA FAMILY SUPPORT ALLIANCE. Support
and education group meets at CYWA in Coatesville. Info: 610384-9591.
...and when the kids are not riding the
rides, there’s delicious strawberry
shortcake to be eaten.
PARENT SUPPORT GROUP. Lincoln University area. Info:
Nancy at 610-255-3664.
PENNSYLVANIA EDUCATION for ALL COALITION, INC.
Chapter meetings, on-line, parent consultant network. Info
Diane Perry at 215-204-3031.
PARENTS OF PREEMIES, a support for parents of preterm babies in the NCIU or at home, meets the fourth Thursday
each month. 74 Pottstown Pike, Suite 1001, Chester Springs. 7
p.m. Info: Melissa Anstine t 610-715-5253 or e-mail Support@
ThePreemieLife.com.
Another new activity is the bingo tent,
run by the Downingtown Senior Center.
Bingo sessions will be Friday from 5-9
p.m., Saturday from 1-4 p.m. and 5-9 p.m.
and Sunday from 1-3 p.m. Cash prizes will
be awarded along with fun drawings and
giveaways. Bingo is for everyone
providing a parent or legal guardian
accompanies youngsters under 18.
There is ample parking adjacent to the
festival grounds and free shuttle service is
available on Friday and Saturday nights
from the K-mart in Thorndale.
Festival proceeds benefit the Coatesville
Youth Initiative and a variety of health and
human service organizations in the
community through the Brandywine
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IN
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May Festival
The Chester County Hospital, West Chester, will host its annual May Festival
on May 14-16. Presented by The First National Bank of Chester County, the
festival offers all the popular events of previous years with a few new
additions. On Friday night, while the ride preview is underway, the first-ever
Battle of the Bands will take place. On Saturday morning, the inaugural health
and science fair will display science projects completed by students in
seventh-through-10th grade from 9-noon. The excitement will be enhanced
this year with the addition of Bingo on Sunday morning. And, the communityorganized fund-raiser includes, as always, traditional family favorites such as
amusement rides, pony rides, face painting, children’s activities, games,
festival foods and continuous entertainment, just to name of few of the
attractions planned. Festival hours are as follows: Friday from 4-9 p.m.,
Saturday from 10-9 p.m. and Sunday from 11-5 p.m. For more information, call
610-431-5329 or visit www.chestercounty hospital.org.
INTERMEDIATE UNIT
MAY 2010
KIDS 27
Which county school
district is healthiest?
By STACY OSOSKIE
Chester County is the healthiest
county in Pennsylvania, according to a
recent study done at the University of
Wisconsin. But which school district in
Chester County is the healthiest – at
least for this year?
For the past two years, the Chester
County Intermediate Unit and the
Unionville-Chadds Ford School District
have shared the title. However, on April
1, the title of healthiest school district in
Chester County once again went up for
grabs.
Employees of the IU and eight county
school districts have accepted the
challenge to live a healthier lifestyle and
help their district earn the title of
“Chester County Schools Fitness
Challenge Winner.”
From April 1 through May 20,
participants will log their minutes of
physical activity on the all-new
“challenge” web site found at
http://fitnesschallenge.cciu.org.
The web site features real-time
statistics throughout the challenge,
including district rankings and top 10
individual point earners. Participants can
also view upcoming fitness
opportunities, other web resources, and
special offers and discounts from local
businesses.
Pat McLaughlin, the Intermediate
Unit’s assistant human resources
director, feels that the challenge
coincides perfectly with the IU’s
dedication to the health and wellness of
its employees and their families.
“The program aims not only to change
the lifestyles of employees, but also the
culture of those around them,” said
McLaughlin. “Family members will also
be able to reap the benefits of CCIU and
district employees making healthful
lifestyle decisions.”
This year family members of
challenge participants also have been
welcomed to take part in getting fit in 50
days, though their points will not count
toward school district totals.
Sign-ups for the “2010 Fit in 50 Days
Healthiest School District Challenge”
began on March 15. In addition to the
county-wide challenge, many internal
challenges are taking place such as a
competition between all Chester County
Intermediate Unit locations.
At the end of the seven-week
challenge, all activity minutes will be
tabulated to find out what district has the
highest percentage of participation,
highest minutes per participant, and the
individual participant with the highest
amount of activity minutes. Winning
districts and individuals will be
announced at the end of May.
Participating school districts include:
Coatesville, Downingtown, Great Valley,
Leading a group ‘walk at lunch’ for the Chester County Intermediate Unit are staff
members Ann Sellers and Lisa Przychodzien.
Kennett, Octorara, Owen J. Roberts,
Unionville-Chadds Ford and West
Chester.
For more information, visit
http://fitnesschallenge.cciu.org.
(Stacy Ososkie is a communications
specialist for the Chester County
Intermediate Unit.)
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KIDS 28
MAY 2010
ALL-STAR
BASEBALL
ACADEMY
DOWNINGTOWN
WEST CHESTER
417 Boot Rd. • 610-518-7400
52 Penn Oaks Dr. • 610-399-8050
2010 SUMMER CAMP
West Chester University’s Athletic Facility and Serpico Field, South New Street, West Chester
June 28-July 2 • Aug. 2-6 • Aug. 9-13
9-4 p.m. for players 7-to-14 years
Skill rotations, daily games and a “World Series” on Friday ... while keeping it fun and positive!
LITTLE LEAGUE SUMMER CAMPS
June 28-July 1 — Great Valley Little League Camp I • 9-2 p.m. at GVL Complex, King Road
July 5-9 — Downingtown Little League • 9-2 p.m. at Downingtown LL Complex
July 12-15 — Great Valley Little League Camp II • 9-2 p.m. at GVL Complex, King Road
July 19-22 — East Side Little League Camp I • 9-2 p.m. at ESLL’s March Field
July 26-29 — East Side Little League Camp II • 9-2 p.m. at ESLL’s March Field
July 26-29 — Exton Little League • 9-2 p.m. at Exton LL Complex on Ship Road
Aug. 2-5 — West Side Little League • 9-2 p.m. at WSLL’s Waltz Field
Aug. 9-12— East Brandywine Little League • 9-2 p.m. at EBYA Community Park
COIN-OPERATED
BATTING CAGES
INDOOR CAMPS WEST CHESTER
Monday-Friday 3-9 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday 8-8 p.m.
Multi-Sport Indoor Camp 2
July 19-22 from 9-2 p.m.
Multi-Sport Indoor Camp 1
July 12-15 from 9-2 p.m.
Multi-Sport Indoor Camp 3
July 26-29 from 9-2 p.m.
For more information, visit www.allstarbaseballacademy.com
ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT
MAY 2010
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Adventure (ages 10-to-12); and Envirotrek
(ages 12-to-15).
Dates and Times: Weekly sessions June
14-Aug 23. Half-, full-day, overnight and
travel camps available.
Transportation: No
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GREEN VALLEYS ASSOCIATION
at WELKINWEIR
SUMMER NATURE DAY CAMP
1368 Prizer Rd., Pottstown (East Nantmeal)
610-469-8646
[email protected]
www.greenvalleys.org
Programs and Events: Green Valleys
Summer Nature Day Camps introduce
children to the natural world by engaging
them in fun and educational outdoor
activities while also teaching them about
their connection to nature. Through
focused, weekly themes, campers will
experience hands-on activities, and
exploration of fields, forest and waterways
to help further their understanding and
respect for the natural world.
Ages: Day camp, full-day for four-to-11year-olds; half-day option for four- and fiveyear-olds. Two weeks of “Nature Quest!”
camp for 12-to-14-year-olds.
Dates and Times: June 14-Aug.13 from
9-3 p.m. After-camp care and pre-camp
care offered for additional fees.
Transportation: No
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INDIAN SPRINGS DAY CAMP
Chester Springs
610-827-9444 or 610-645-0932
www.campresource.com
www.indianspringsdaycamp.com
Contacts: Dr. Ben Coren and Ted
Furman.
Program and Events: Crafts, nature,
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WEST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP’S 2010
SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM &
AFTERNOON SPORTS CLINICS
W E S T G O S H E N TO W N S H I P ’ S 2 0 1 0
SUMMER TEEN PROGRAM
Monday, June 21st
through
Weekday Mornings:
JUNE 21st through AUGUST 13th
9:00 AM to 12 NOON
Friday, August 13th
at
West Goshen Community Park
Hours: 9:00 AM through Noon
The West Goshen Township Recreation Department invites children 5-12 years old to enjoy the
morning with sports, games, crafts, and a variety of activities. Participants will also go on weekly
field trips. Registration fee will include four of the eight weekly field trips. Children must be five
years of age on or before September 1, 2010.
REGISTRATION
West Goshen Township
Administrative Building
Saturday, May 8th
8 AM - 11 AM
&
Saturday, May 15th
9 AM - 11 AM
YOU MUST PRESENT A BIRTH
CERTIFICATE AT REGISTRATION!
WEST GOSHEN RESIDENTS
One child: $200.00
Two children: $350.00
$100.00 per additional child
NON-RESIDENTS
$300.00 per child
For more information, call the West
Goshen Park and Recreation Department at
610-696-5266 or visit www.westgoshen.org.
Afternoon Sports Clinics--7 weeks beginning June 28th
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM, West Goshen Community Park (Skateboarding at Lambert Park)
Mondays
Tennis (ages 9-10)
Field Hockey (ages 6-10)
Skateboarding (ages 5-8)
Tuesdays
Tennis (ages 11-12)
Soccer (ages 5-8)
Basketball (ages 8-11)
7 WEEK SESSION: RESIDENTS: $60.00 ( per sport)
Thursdays
Tee-Ball (ages 5-8)
Lacrosse (ages 6-10)
Skateboarding (ages 9-12)
NON-RESIDENTS: $75.00 ( per sport)
All clinics are at the beginner level of instruction
Some field trips will run until
later in the afternoon.
The West Goshen Park and Recreation Department offers a recreation
program for 13-15 year olds. Participants will go on weekly field trips to
amusement parks, water parks, and other local area attractions, join in
community service projects, and enjoy special activities, sports, and
games. Participants must be 13 by September 1, 2010.
R E G I S T R AT I O N
We s t G o s h e n To w n s h i p
A d m i n i s t rat i o n B u i l d i n g
S at u rd a y, M a y 8 t h , 8 - 1 1 A M
S at u rd a y, M a y 1 5 t h , 9 - 1 1 A M
Amusement Parks!
Tubing and
Rafting Trips!
Sports and Games!
WEST GOSHEN RESIDENTS
One teen: $200.00
Two teens: $350.00
$100.00 per additional participant
NON-RESIDENTS
$300.00 per teen
For more information, call the West Goshen Park and Recreation Department
at 610-696-5266 or visit www.westgoshen.org.
MAY 2010
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boating, fishing, paddleboat, climbing wall,
tunnel slides, soccer, football, softball,
dance, cookouts, hockey stadium, golf and
individual horseback riding program. Four-,
six- and eight-week programs available.
Tuition: Call for brochure.
Ages: Three through 14.
Dates and Times: June 21-Aug. 13
Transportation: Yes
Miscellaneous: Located on 46 beautiful
acres in Chester Springs; lunch provided;
small groups with limited enrollment. Camp
enjoying its 51st year in operation.
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KARATE CAMP
THE MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO
14 N. Village Avenue, Exton
610-280-0873
www.martialartspa.com
Programs and Events: Train to become a
Samurai or Ninja daily. Go swimming at Mt.
Gretna Lake every Monday. Take three field
trips, including go karts, rock climbing,
baseball games, stadium tours, water parks
and more. Enjoy inflatable water slides and
a pizza party every Friday. In addition, kids
will learn how to use nunchuku, double
(Kali) sticks and other Samurai equipment.
Ages: For children 6-to-14 years.
Tuition: $180-$207, depending on the
number of weeks attending. Uniform and
Dates and Times: June 21-25, June 28July 2, July 12-16, July 19-23, July 26-30,
Aug. 2-6, Aug. 9-13 and Aug. 16-20. Camp
runs from 8:30-5 p.m. daily.
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KINDERMUSIK SUMMER
ADVENTURES CAMP
Lionville Studio
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
104 S. Village Avenue, Exton
610-436-9194
www.kindermusikwestchester.com
Program and Events: “Creatures at the
Ocean,” “Creatures in your Backyard” and
family class.
Tuition: $110
Ages: From six months to six years.
Dates and Times: June 22, 24, 29, July 1
and 2 (five one-hour classes).
Transportation: No
Miscellaneous: This program is for
toddlers and caregivers, preschoolers
without adult, and families making music
together.
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LET’S PLAY LACROSSE! CAMP
100 Garnet Lane, Coatesville
610-952-0371
www.ucfsd.org/girlslax
Program and Events: Camp for girls
entering grades four through eight. Camp
will be at Patton Middle School, Unionville.
Beginner and intermediate level instruction
offered. Camp for beginners and
intermediates teach fundamental skills and
SUMMER CAMP GUIDE
elementary game tactics to novice players.
Intermediate players learn skill refinement.
Players are grouped according to skill level
and experience.
Tuition: Discount if paid before June 12.
Ages: Girls entering third grade through
eighth grade.
Dates and Times: June 28-July 2 — halfday from 9 a.m. to noon; full-day from 9
a.m. to 3 p.m.
Miscellaneous: The camp provides ability
grouping, individual skill and tactical
instruction, team contests, group and team
tactics, small-sided games and full field play.
Snacks and drinks provided daily; end-ofcamp awards; free T-shirt for each camper
registered by June 12. For more information
and a downloadable registration form, visit
our web site.
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LIONVILLE COMMUNITY YMCA
100 Devon Drive, Exton
610-363-9622
www.lionvilleymca.org/camp
Programs and Events: Full-day
kindercamp for children 3-to-5-years old
and day camp for 6-to-12 year-olds.
Specialty camps include full-day and halfday programs in arts, dance and nature.
Sports camps include, basketball, tennis and
golf.
Tuition: Financial assistance is available.
Contact the YMCA for information.
Dates and Times: June 1-Aug. 27. Oneand two-week sessions. Full- and half-day
options. (9-4 p.m.) Before- and after-camp
extended hours are available.
Miscellaneous: More information at
lionvilleymca.org/camp.
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THE LITTLE GYM OF EXTON
ANYTIME SUMMERTIME CAMP
260 N. Pottstown Pike, Exton
610-363-2350
Program and Events: The Little Gym’s
specially developed camp curriculum
combines physical activity, gymnastics and
play with arts, crafts and special events.
Each week has a special theme and each
day has a different, creative lesson plan.
Your child and their friends will love to go
on a new adventure each time they attend
camp.
Tuition: Call for more information.
Ages: From 3-to-8 years.
Dates and Times: June 14-Sept. 3.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 1-4 p.m.;
Tuesday and Thursday 9-noon. Schedule a
day, a few days, or several full-week
sessions.
Miscellaneous: You can customize your
child’s camp days to fit your summer
schedule. It’s the perfect break for kids
(and parents) during the long summer
months.
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LOCUST LANE RIDING CENTER
in conjunction with
BOOK FAMILY FARMS
presents HORSEMANSHIP CAMP
375 Coffroath Road, Coatesville
610-283-3173
www.hallelujahhorses.com
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KIDS A11
SUMMER CAMP GUIDE
KIDS A12
(Continued from page A11)
Programs and Events: Boys and girls will
learn about (and take part in) feeding,
caring for and riding horses. We are all
about having fun with horses as we discover
how God created these awesome creatures
for our use. Students need to wear a secure
shoe with a one-inch heel and bring a
lunch.
Tuition: $295/week.
Ages: For nine-years and older.
Dates and Times: June 21-25, July 12-16,
July 19-23, July 26-30, Aug. 2-6, Aug. 9-13,
Aug. 16-20 and Aug. 23-27 from 9-3 p.m.
Miscellaneous: Our instructors are
qualified and we have lots of volunteer help
to make sure everyone gets personal
attention and stays safe. The camp is for
boys and girls, beginners through advanced
who are interested in having fun. Come to
either open house (Book Farm May 8 and
Locust Lane May 15) to sign up and receive
a 10 percent discount. For more
information, visit www.hallelujahhorses.com.
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THE MALVERN DAY CAMP
20 Creek Road, Glen Mills
610-558-3200
www.malverndaycamp.com
Programs and Events: Specialty clinics
with certified instructors in lacrosse, soccer,
baseball, cooking and more. We also offer
weekly theme days, special events and
visitors. Athletics, swimming, computers, arts
and crafts, ceramics, fishing, archery, pedal
go-carts, kayaking and water park.
Tuition: Call for rates.
Ages: From 5-to-14 years.
Dates and Times: June 14-Aug. 20 from
9-4 p.m; extended day available from 7 a.m.
to 6 p.m.
Transportation: Provided from select
Malvern School locations — Malvern, Frazer,
Downingtown, Lionville, Newtown Square
and King of Prussia.
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MAY 2010
PENN OAKS TENNIS & FITNESS CLUB
52 Penn Oaks Drive, West Chester
610-399-3800
pennoakstennis&fitness.com
Programs and Events: Tennis lessons for
all ages and abilities.
Ages: From 4-to-16 years.
Dates and Times: Monday through Friday
June 7-Sept. 3 from 9-3 p.m.
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THE PHELPS SCHOOL
SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS
583 Sugartown Road, Malvern
610-644-1754 ext. 1600
www.thephelpsschool.org
Programs and Events: Camps are
designed for boys and girls to build a
positive learning experience in a safe and
controlled environment that will educate
and inspire all participants to achieve
teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play.
Multisport camps are comprised of five funfilled days of sports activities. These
activities include, but are not limited to,
basketball, soccer, flag football, wiffleball,
street hockey, ultimate Frisbee, hand ball,
rock climbing and tennis. Sport specific
camps include lacrosse and soccer.
Tuition: $250 per week
Ages: Multi-sport camps ages 8-14 years
(co-ed); lacrosse camp ages 8-16 years
(boys); and soccer camp ages 8-16 years
(co-ed).
Dates and Times: Multi-sport camps July
12-30 and Aug. 9-13; lacrosse camp July 1216; and soccer Camp Aug. 2-6. Monday
through Friday from 9-3 p.m; extended
camp hours available 7 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Miscellaneous: Visit our web site at
www.thephelpsschool.org for further
information.
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SAGINAW DAY CAMP
740 Saginaw Road, Oxford
(Winter: 125 N. Burnt Mill Road,
(Continued on page A13)
WEST CHESTER PARKS & RECREATION DEPT.
SUMMER CAMPS 2010 • STARTING JUNE 21
KIDDIE CAMP
Five weeks (June 21-July 23) • Penn Wood Elementary School
9 a.m.-Noon on Mon.-Wed.-Fri. for ages 3-4 • Basic cost: $275
SUMMER DAY CAMP
HORSE LOVER’S RIDING CAMP
Weekly sessions offering fun and education in the art of horsemanship
SUMMER 2010 Sessions
• Session 1
• Session 2
• Session 3
June 28-July 2 • Session 4
July 5-July 9 • Session 5
July 12-July 16
July 19-July 23
July 26-July 30
Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Indoor & Outdoor Riding Rings!
Greylyn Farm is located at the Phelps School on
Sugartown Road and Paoli Pike, Malvern
610-889-3009 • www.GreylynFarm.com
Eight weeks (June 21-Aug. 13) • Hoopes Park or Everhart Park
7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday for ages 5-10
Costs vary; please call for details
CAMP B.I.G.
Eight weeks (June 21-Aug. 13) • WC East High School
7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for ages 11-14
Costs vary; please call for details
Weekly trips (depending on the camp), special guests, sports activities,
arts & crafts, morning snack, and lots of fun! This year’s theme: England!
Registration forms available from West Chester Parks & Recreation Dept., 401 E. Gay St.
WEST CHESTER PARKS & RECREATION DEPT.
610-436-9010
www.west-chester.com/recreation.php
wayne ar t center
June 22 - August 13, 2010
at
credit courses
Chemistry 1
Geometry
Woodworking
Enrichment Courses
for K-12 + Adults:
Theater
Science
Art
Dance
Outdoor Adventures
Cooking
Summer Sports
SAT Prep
Driver’s Ed
Creative Writing
All School Open House
February 15, 9:00am
April 5, 9:00am
...and More!
www.
westtown.edu/Summer
610.399.7569
opportunities...
GOING GLOBAL
Summer Art Camp
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Open House!
Saturday, May 8
9-3 PM
June 7- August 27
1 Week Sessions
Fine Art
Ceramics
Crafts
Cooking
Drama
Fine Art
Ceramics
Crafts
Cooking
Drama
413 Maplewood Avenue Wayne, PA 19087
610-688-3553
www.wayneart.org for online catalog
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SUMMER CAMP GUIDE
MAY 2010
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Cherry Hill, N.J., 08003)
888-477-CAMP (2267)
www.saginawdaycamp.com
Programs and Events: Swimming twice
daily, go-karts, arts and crafts, mountain
bikes, 60-foot climbing wall, zip-line, outdoor
adventure, cooking, all sports, ATVs and
fishing.
Tuition: $370/week (two-week minimum)
Ages: From 4-to-15 years.
Dates and Times: June 28-Aug. 20 from 94 p.m. with extended care available.
Transportation: Yes (additional fee).
Miscellaneous: Saginaw Day Camp
provides a wide variety of activities and a
qualified staff. Counselors are carefully
screened, interviewed and selected on the
basis of skill, enthusiasm and a desire to work
with children. We offer a safe and healthy
environment which encourages each child to
discover and excel at new activities, develop
life-long friendships and promote selfconfidence.
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SCHOOL OF ROCK SUMMER BOOT CAMP
478 Acorn Lane, Downingtown
866-695-5515
www.schoolofrock.com
Programs and Events: One-week rock
camps and two-week studio camps available.
Tuition: $495 and $1,150 (discounts
available, call the school).
Ages: From 8-to-17 years.
Dates and Times: June 28-July 2, July 12July 23, Aug. 2-6 and Aug. 16-20 from 10-3
p.m..
Transportation: No
Miscellaneous: Rock camps offer a unique
blend of one-on-one private lessons and
group rehearsal where students are
encouraged to find their inner rock star.
Camp ends with a free performance in our
venue where the kids debut their songs. The
studio camp is a two week camp perfect for
kids who are forming their own bands or
looking to fine tune their studio skills. Kids at
Studio Camp will make their own CD,
including naming a band, writing songs,
recording them and designing an album
cover. Each student goes home with a copy
of the CD.
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SCIENCE EXPLORERS
P.O. Box 245, Blue Ball
877-870-9517
www.ScienceExplorers.com
Programs and Events: Hands-on science
camps.
Tuition: $175/week for half-day junior
camps; $185/week for half-day camps; and
$305/week for full-day camps.
Ages: For ages 7-to-11 years; junior camps
for ages 4-to-6 years.
Dates and Times: Weekly camps from June
14-Aug. 16 .
Transportation: No
Miscellaneous: Exciting topics include
"Leonardo's Toy Chest," “Take a Dive,” “Far
Out Space Academy,” “ Dig It!,” “Potions,
Powders and Polymers,” and “Science
Explorers Jr.” programs.
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SHANNON COOPER’S ACADEMY
of DANCE SUMMER SESSIONS
416 W. King’s Highway, Wagontown
484-678-0959
www.shannoncoopersdance.com
Program and Events: Princess Dance Camp
runs July 19-22 from 9:30-noon for ages three
and four, and July 26-30 from 9:30-noon for
ages five and six. Four-week session runs July
19-Aug. 11; classes in predance,
kinderdance, hip hop, ballet, jazz, and
breakdown, starting at age 2 1/2.
Tuition: Varies
Ages: Classes/camps available for ages 2
1/2 through adult.
Transportation: No
Miscellaneous: Join us for a free Zumba
demonstration class on Saturday, May 22 at
10 a.m. First six-week Zumba session starts
Wednesday, July 9 from 7-8 p.m. Six-week
advanced intensive runs July 5-Aug. 9 from 78:15 p.m. for ages 14 through adult. Classes
will rotate between ballet, modern and jazz.
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Students who love to write and read are invited to attend writing
workshops on the campus of West Chester University. All classes are
taught by Fellows of the National Writing Project. Student-selected
pieces are published in a group anthology.
Two-week sessions:
July 6 - 16 from 1 - 4:15 p.m. and
July 19 - 30 from 1 - 4 p.m.
Writing enrichment programs for students grades K - 12.
Sponsored by the
Pennsylvania Writing and Literature Project
at West Chester University.
A National Writing Project site.
Information:
www.pawlp.org
610-436-3089
BALLET INTENSIVE MASTER CLASSES
Curriculum includes Pointe, Variations, Contemporary, Jazz, Modern.
Culminating performance at Rose Tree Park.
Sponsored by Brandywine Ballet.
PROFESSIONAL FACULTY
Nancy Page, Brandywine Ballet • Barbara Sandonato, Formerly PA Ballet • Martha
Chamberlain, PA Ballet • Christopher Fleming, Formerly New York City Ballet •
Melissa Rector, Assistant Artistic Director, Koresh Dance Company
REGULAR SUMMER PROGRAM
Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical with Sonny Leo, Stretch and Conditioning
Ages 3 to Adult • All Levels • Morning and Evening Classes
OPEN CLASS BALLET PROGRAM
These classes are open to any ballet student age 11 and over
who is at the intermediate or advanced level and has
at least three years of pointe experience.
Classes taught by the professional faculty of Brandywine Ballet.
CHILDREN’S ONE WEEK DANCE CAMP
For ages 5, 6 and 7 • Classical Ballet, Choreography with costumes,
Lyrical, Contemporary, Jazz • Noon to 3 p.m.
We put the wonder back into the world!
SUMMER
SCIENCE
CAMPS
FOR AGES 7-11
JUNIOR CAMPS FOR AGES 4-6
toll free (877) 870-9517
Summer Programs 2010
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Your Child - A Published Author!
Dissect a shark!
Construct a catapult!
Build and launch
a ro
Mix a “ma
gic” potio cket!
n!
THE DANCE CENTER’S
www.ScienceExplorers.com
THE DANCE CENTER
The Official School of the Brandywine Ballet
Donna L. Muzio, Founder and Artistic Director
317 Westtown Road, Howard Business Park, West Chester, PA 19382
610-696-5023 • thedancecenter.org
SUMMER CAMP GUIDE
KIDS A14
(Continued from page A13)
THE STITCHCRAFT STUDIO
2010 Summer Sewing Camps
1150 Boot Road, Downingtown
610-873-2484
thestitchcraftstudio.com
Programs and Events: “Learn to Sew,” “PJ
Party,” “American Girl Doll® and Me” and
more.
Tuition: Varies
Ages: From 6-to-18 years.
Dates and Times: June 21-July 31
Transportation: Extra for field trip to
Philadelphia’s Fashion Row.
Miscellaneous: Each week has a different
theme with different projects. Advanced camp
has a field trip to Philadelphia’s Fabric Row.
Camps are for the very beginner to the very
advanced.
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SUMMER CLAY CAMP
at the POTTERY PLACE
1426 Marshallton-Thorndale Road
Downingtown
610-772-0433
www.harmonpottery.com
e-mail: [email protected]
Programs and Events: Clay camp for
children ages seven-to-teens. All projects will
be done in clay through hand-building and
some pottery wheel. A new theme is
introduced each day and campers create
projects according to the theme of the day.
Dates and Times: Camps are offered 911:30 a.m. or 12:30-3: p.m. Visit web site for
dates and times.
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SUMMER SESSIONS
at WESTTOWN SCHOOL
975 Westtown Road, West Chester
610-399-7569
www.westtown.edu/SummerSessions
Programs and Events: Westtown Summer
Sessions offer co-educational day enrichment
programs in arts, academics, athletics and
outdoor education. Our programs consist of
hands-on, discovery-driven activities in a
creative, supportive and inclusive
environment. Exciting morning enrichment
activities and afternoon day-camp options
create a flexible schedule you tailor to your
child's desires and your family's needs. Class
sizes are limited to maximize fun and
education, but they fill quickly. Math, science
and art courses are available for high school
credit as well as SAT prep and driver's
education. We also have some great new
evening programs for parents.
Ages: For children entering PK-12 in the fall
of 2010, plus adults.
Dates and Times: June 21-Aug. 13
Miscellaneous: Enjoy our 600 acres of
summer fun with our talented professional
faculty of teachers, artists and coaches. Fullday and half-day weekly enrollment are
available.
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TOUCH OF CLASS DANCE STUDIO
PERFORMING ARTS CAMPS
Handwriting Success, Inc.
Call now for information on
our Summer Camps!
• Private/Small Group Handwriting Instruction
• Private Occupational Therapy
• Interactive Metronome Training
Phone: 484-680-2916
E-Mail: [email protected] • www.handwriting-success.com
-Parent’s Choice
(Continued on page A16)
Sewing Lessons for all ages
(includes all materials)
Given at
West Chester Friends School
Voted Best
Children’s Camp in
Chester County!
and DANCE CLASSES
Milltown Square
150 E. Pennsylvania Avenue
Downingtown
610-518-2130
www.touchofclassdance.com
Programs and Events: A fun and fanciful
experience for the dancer in your life. Each
camper has a chance to express themselves
and grow as individuals both on the stage and
behind the scenes. Daily classes are offered in
dance, drama and stagecraft and chorus.
Campers are exposed to each area and then
showcase their talents on the last day of the
session in a performance for their friends and
family.
Tuition: Performing Arts Camp — $200/twoweek session.
Ages: Mini-camp for five- and six-year-olds
and junior camp for 7-to-10 year-olds.
Dates and Times: Session 1 — MondayFriday June 21-July 2; Session 2 — Monday-
610-430-8445
Register NOW for
summer handwriting classes
Amy Carroll, OTR/L
MAY 2010
900 TYSON DRIVE, WEST CHESTER
Great Valley Nature Center
Summer Nature Camps
-Trailrompers
(ages 4-5)
-Elementary Explorers
SUMMER CAMP
Weekly Sessions
June 7-Sept. 3
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon-Fri
• Indoors & Outdoors
• Separated by Age
& Ability
(ages 6-7, 8-10)
-Youth Adventure
(ages 10-12)
-Enviro-trek
(ages 12-15)
-Nature themed, FUN and educational
-Half/full/overnight travel camps
-Small groups
-Pre- and after-camp extended hours
Great Valley Nature Center
Rt. 29 & Hollow Road - Devault
(3 miles from Malvern - 2 miles from Phoenixville)
ADVENTURE CAMPS FOR AGES 10 - 15
Canoeing, Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Water
Adventures, Horseback Riding, Paintball, Ocean
Exploring, Camping, Live Animals and More!
610.935.9777 - www.gvnc.org - [email protected]
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July 12-August 17
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Six fun filled, two-day camp sessions.
1220 American Blvd.
& Tuesdays
West Mondays
Chester, PA
19380
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610-436-9600
13 – August 17
www.helicoptermuseum.org
Kids ages 8 to 14
School of Rock
1220 American Blvd.
West Chester, PA 19380
Call 610-436-9600
www.helicoptermuseum.org
The School of Rock Summer Boot Camp in Downingtown offers a unique
blend of one-on-one private lessons and group rehearsals where students are
encouraged to bring out their inner rock star. One-week and two-week camps
are available from June 28-Aug. 20 for youth ages six to 17 years. Rock camp
ends with a performance where campers debut their songs. Studio camp
allows campers to make their own CDs, name a band, write songs and design
album covers. For more informattion, call 866-695-5515 or visit www.schoolof
rock.com.
NEVER DOUBT WHAT YOU ARE CAPABLE OF
ACHIEVING
Preparing students with learning differences
to succeed in college and life.
SUMMER PROGRAM: JUNE 28 – JULY 30
One-on-one academic tutorials for students
6th grade through high school.
OPEN HOUSES: OCT 13, NOV 10 & DEC U LEARN MORE AT DVFS.ORG
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416 W. Kings Highway, Wagontown, PA 19376
484-678-0959
www.shannoncoopersdance.com
[email protected]
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Friday July 5-16 from 9-noon.
Transportation: No
Miscellaneous: Summer dance classes run
June 21-July 26. Classes in introduction to
jazz/basic hip-hop, advanced hip-hop, jazz,
ballet, open tap, open modern and
kickboxing available.
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UNITED SPORTS
1426 Marshallton-Thorndale Road
Downingtown
610-466-7100
www.unitedsports.net
Programs and Events: United Sports has
created an interactive camp experience that
you wish you had when you were a kid. Boys
and girls participate in age-appropriate games
and activities, including Day Camp, Total Sports
Camp, PeeWee Camp, Sport Specific Camps
and Lil’ Kickers. Our sport-specific camps
include soccer, lacrosse, field hockey,
baseball, basketball, volleyball, football and
inline hockey.
Tuition: Call or check web site.
Ages: Boys and girls ages 3-to-15 years.
Dates and Times: Full-day and half-day
options; one-week sessions for the different
camps between June 7-Aug. 23
or full summer option. Half-day 9-noon; fullday 9-3 p.m. Extended hour camps available
for early drop-off and late pick-up; please
inquire. Lunch program is available.
Miscellaneous: With an unbelievable
indoor facility, there are no rainouts. Inquire
about special Peewee (ages 3-to-6 years)
themes for weekly camps.
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UPPER MAIN LINE YMCA/CAMP UMLY
1416 Berwyn-Paoli Road, Berwyn
610/647-9622
www.umly.org/camp
Programs and Events: Full-day and half-day
camps for children 2 1/2 years and older.
Traditional day camp headlines our offerings
while specialty camps and academies in arts,
nature and sports round out our summer
program. Old favorites like fishing and tennis
and our travel academies sell out quickly, so
register early.
Dates and Times: Early sessions for younger
children begin June 1. Most camps run June
21-Aug. 13.
Miscellaneous: More information at
umly.org/camp.
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USA CHESS
The Wyndcroft School, Pottstown,*
Woodlynde School, Strafford/King of
Prussia,* Wilmington Friends School
(*video game and animation
creation camps offered)
888-65-CHESS
www.chesscamp.com
www.gamebuildercamp.com
Program and Events: Summer chess, video
game and animation creation camps. Video
Creation Camps — If your child loves playing
computer games then our Video Creation
camps are the place for them. Imagine how
much fun they will have creating and designing
their own video game or 3-D animated short
story. All that is required is some computer
know-how and a bit of imagination because
there are no limits.
Tuition: Varies
Ages: Coed for ages 5-to-16 years for chess
(beginners through advanced levels) and
coed ages 8-to-15 for video and animation.
Dates and Times: Morning, afternoon and
all-day sessions available.
Miscellaneous: USA Chess is the largest and
premier summer camp organizer for children
in the United States with more than 100
schools nationwide. Campers experience a
fun-filled week while learning the skills
needed to play casual and/or competitive
chess. Registration for these camps must take
place directly with USA Chess via the web site.
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WEST CHESTER RECREATION
SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS
401 E. Gay Street, West Chester
610-436-9010
www.west-chester.com/recreation.php
Program and Events: Weekly themes,
sports, music, crafts, swimming, bus trips and
special guests.
Tuition: Prices vary depending on camp
and camp package.
Ages: Kiddie Camp — 3-4 years old;
summer day camp — 5-to-10 years old; and
Camp B.I.G. — 11-to-14 years old.
Dates and Times: Kiddie Camp June 21-July
23, Monday-Wednesday-Friday, from 9-noon;
day camp June 21-Aug. 13, Monday through
Friday, from 7:30-6 p.m.; and Camp B.I.G. June
21-Aug. 13, Monday through Friday, from
7:30-5:30 p.m.
Miscellaneous: For more information, call
610-436-9010 or visit www.west-chester.
com/recreation.php.
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WAYNE ART CENTER’S SUMMER
ART CAMP 2010 “GOING GLOBAL”
413 Maplewood Avenue, Wayne
610-688-3553
www.wayneart.org
Programs and Events: More than 120
classes are available in fine art, ceramics,
jewelry, drama, and the culinary arts for
children of all ages and abilities. New this
year, ‘Teen Studio’ classes for campers 13
and up. Experienced faculty.
Tuition: Ranges from $60-$190 per class.
Early enrollment discount available for
campers who register prior to May 31.
Ages: From two-to-17 years.
Dates and Times: SAC 2010 is broken
into 12 one-week, theme-based sessions.
There are morning (9:15-11:45 a.m.),
afternoon (12:30-2:30 p.m.), and late
afternoon (2:45-4:45 p.m.) classes available
from June 7-Aug. 27. A supervised “Lunch
Bunch” program is available for campers
who stay for morning and afternoon
sessions.
Miscellaneous: The Wayne Art Center’s
Summer Art Camp is celebrating its 27th
year, has a vibrant teen volunteer program,
and various special events are scheduled
throughout the summer. Registrations are
being accepted in person, by mail or over
the phone. Online registration is also
available through www.wayneart.org. A five
percent discount will be applied to
LOCUST LANE RIDING CENTER
presents
HORSEMANSHIP CAMP
in conjunction with
Book Family Farm
June 21-25 • July 12-16
July 19-23 • July 26-30 • Aug. 2-6
Aug. 9-13 • Aug. 16-20 • Aug. 23-27
9-3 p.m. for ages 9 and up
OPEN HOUSES:
Book Farm May 8 • 10-2 pm
Locust Lane May 15 • 12-6 pm
Sign up then for 10% discount
Coatesville
610-283-3173
All Horses
All Day
www.hallelujahhorses.com
[email protected]
Acting Antics
Social S kills through mus ic & theatre
SUMMER CAMPS FOR ALL LEVELS!
www.actingantics.org
610-913-6018 or email [email protected]
registrations received prior to May 31.
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WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY
INSTRUMENTAL SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS
610-436-2678
Programs and Events: Elementary school
and middle school instrumental music
workshops; 49th annual high school
summer music institute.
Tuition: $210 for elementary school and
middle school workshops; $575 for the
high school institute.
Ages: Elementary school workshop for
current third, fourth and fifth graders;
middle school workshop for current sixth,
seventh and eighth graders; high school
institute for ninth through 12th graders.
Dates and Times: Elementary school
workshop June 28-July 2 from 9-noon
(5:30 p.m. concert on Friday, July 2);
middle school workshop June 28-July 2
from 9-noon (7:30 p.m. concert on Friday,
July 2); high school institute July 6-10 from
9 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Miscellaneous: Workshops are designed
to reinforce and improve ensemble
performance skills. Students will perform in
a large ensemble (concert band or string
orchestra) and a small ensemble (brass,
woodwind, string or percussion) and
attend daily faculty recitals. For
applications, visit West Chester University's
School of Music web site, or e-mail
[email protected].
MAY 2010
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WEST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP
SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM
1025 Paoli Pike, West Chester
610-696-5266
www.westgoshen.org
Program and Events: Sports, games,
crafts and weekly field trips.
Tuition: West Goshen residents —
$200/one child; $350/two children;
$100/additional child. Non-residents —
$300/child. Fees are for the whole summer.
Ages: From five-to-12 years.
Dates and Times: June 21-Aug. 13,
Monday through Friday from 9-noon.
Transportation: Yes, for some field trips.
Miscellaneous: Registration includes four
of the eight weekly field trips, including
roller skating, bowling, swimming, ice
skating and more.
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WRITING WORKSHOPS
West Chester University and 15 other
selected sites in the Delaware Valley area
610-436-3089
www.pawlp.org
Programs and Events: This camp is for
kids who love to write and read. It is taught
by experienced teachers who are Fellows
of the National Writing Project.
Tuition: $175-$275
Ages: For grades K-12.
Dates and Times: Sessions July 6-16 and
July 19-30 from 1-4 p.m.
SUMMER CAMP GUIDE
KIDS A2
MAY 2010
WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY
Recognized as one of the
INSTRUMENTAL SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS
best dance studios
in Chester County
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SUMMER MUSIC WORKSHOP
current 3th, 4th and 5th graders
June 28-July 2 • 9 am-12 noon
(5:30 pm Concert Friday, July 2)
$210
MIDDLE SCHOOL
SUMMER MUSIC WORKSHOP
current 6th, 7th and 8th graders
Now registering for
Performing Arts Camps
and Summer Dance Classes!
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DOWNINGTOWN
Milltown Square
150 E. Pennsylvania Ave.
Downingtown, PA 19335
610.518.2130
[email protected]
BROOMALL
483 Park Way
Broomall, PA 19008
610.328.1800
[email protected]
June 28-July 2 • 9 am-12 noon
(7:30 pm Concert Friday, July 2)
$210
Workshops are designed to reinforce and improve ensemble performance
skills. Students will perform in a large ensemble (concert band or string
orchestra) and a small ensemble (brass, woodwind, string or percussion).
Daily faculty recitals allow students to see professional musicians perform
in an engaging setting. Our inspiring faculty members encourage
each student to reach his/her full potential.
FOLSOM
106 Swarthmore Avenue
Folsom, PA 19033
610.586.6020
[email protected]
www.TouchofClassDance.com
For applications, please visit www.wcupa.edu/cvpa/som/ps_spec_prog.html
E-mail: [email protected] or call 610-436-2678
..AND FOR BIG BROTHERS and SISTERS
THE 49th ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL
SUMMER MUSIC INSTITUTE
July 6-10 for 9th through 12th graders
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Adventure Camps
Skateboard Camps
Drama, Art & Dance Camps
Nature Camps
Sports Camps
Traditional Day Camps
Preschool Camps
Teen Camps
Not all camps are available at all locations.
Brandywine YMCA
Kennett Area YMCA
Octorara YMCA
Jennersville YMCA
Twin Valley YMCA
295 Hurley Road
West Brandywine
101 Race Street
Kennett Square
3095 Limestone Rd
Cochranville
880 W. Baltimore Pike
West Grove
51 South Pine Street
Elverson
610-380-YMCA
610-444-YMCA
610-593-YMCA
610-869-YMCA
610-913-YMCA
We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities.
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West Chester
Area YMCA
West Chester
Youth Program Center
605 Airport Road
West Chester
One East Chestnut Street
West Chester
610-431-YMCA
610-696-YMCA
Financial Assistance
Available
Before & After
Camp Care
Available
SUMMER CAMP GUIDE
MAY 2010
2010 RIP HAMILTON'S B-BALL DAY CAMP
United Sports Training Center
1426 Marshallton-Thorndale Road
Downingtown
610-696-5916
www.ripcity32.com
Programs and Events: Basketball camp
features daily competitions, personalized
instruction and evaluation, guest speakers and
more.
Ages: Boys and girls ages 7-17.
Dates and Times: June 28-July 2; Monday
through Thursday from 9-3 p.m., Friday 9-2
p.m.
Transportation: No
Miscellaneous: One of our camp goals is
to build a strong desire within each camper to
continue to develop his/her newly learned
skills. Campers will have exposure to collegiate
and professional athletes. Space is limited. Call
for a brochure or download an application
from our web site.
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ACTING ANTICS
310 Swinehart Road, Glenmoore
Business Office
809 Country Lane, Morgantown
610-913-6018
www.actingantics.org
Programs and Events: Social skills building
through drama and music. Programs for a
variety of students with social and/or
developmental needs. Peer role models also
welcomed.
Tuition: Varies, according to specific
program. Some assistance is available.
Ages: For three years through young
adult.
Dates and Times: Visit www.acting
antics.org to see full schedule.
Transportation: No
Miscellaneous: Sessions taught by
professional educators with specialized
training.
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AERIALS “FIT'N'FUN” GYMNASTICS
SUMMER DAY CAMP
The Shoppes at Valley Forge, Rt. 23
238 Schuylkill Road, Phoenixville
610-983-9044
www.Aerialsgymnastics.com
Email: [email protected]
Contacts: Kim Kelley and Julie Morrow
Programs and Events: All programs include
ball-handling skills and introduction to
sports. Half-day available all 12 weeks;
engineered for ages three-to-15 years.
Program combines progressive gymnastics
instruction on all Olympic events and
trampoline with Parisi-brand fitness, Kidzart,
movement and problem solving to create the
right mix. Full-day camp, available starting
June 8, is designed to encourage and
advance children. Campers participate in
three hours of progressive gymnastics
instruction each day on all Olympic events
and trampoline. Children six and older
participate in off-site activities, including minigolf, swimming and bowling. “Cheer-Nastics
Day Camp” provides clinics for cheerleaders
ages six to high school who need to improve
their gymnastic skills.
Dates and Times: Half-day camp begins
June 1; half- and full-day camps begin June 7,
continuing every week all summer. Extended
day morning and afternoon available. Half-day
camp 9-noon, 9-1 or noon-4 p.m. (new), five
days or any three-days; full-day camp Monday
through Friday.
Philosophy: We provide children with an
ideal environment for having fun while
enhancing physical coordination, agility,
endurance, strength, balance and motor skills.
Our program builds confidence through
success. We believe that small successes build
confidence, that newfound confidence leads
to bigger successes and an even higher level
of confidence. Through this progressive
“success-confidence-success” method, we
help children understand how to set realistic
goals and then achieve them.
Miscellaneous: Professional adult staff with
an 8:1 student/teacher ratio; staff safety
certified by USA Gymnastics; two in-ground
trampolines; 30-foot-long tumbling trampoline;
instruction for boys and girls on all Olympic
events; air conditioned; daily snacks.
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Karate
Camp
Summer Fun for ALL!
Don’t drag your kids kicking and screaming
to the same old summer camp. This year, let
them kick… scream… and have a great time
at the Martial Arts Studio’s Karate Camp.
Each week your camper will…
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Train to be a Samurai and Ninja.
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Swim at Mt. Gretna Lake.
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Enjoy a pizza party & water games.
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Take 3 field trips to: baseball games,
local caverns, laser stadiums, tubing,
rock climbing, and MORE!
KIDS A3
Kindermusik
Joan Cloutman’s Kindermusik Summer Adventures Camp is comprised of five
one-hour sessions on June 22, 24, 29, July 1 and 2 for youngsters six months
old to six years. Camp themes include ‘Creatures at the Ocean’ and ‘Creatures
in your Backyard.’ The program is for toddlers and caregivers; preschools
without adult; and for families making music together. The camp will be held
in Kindermusik’s Lionville Studio at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 104 S. Village
Ave., Exton. For more information, call 610-436-9194 or visit
www.kindermusikwestchester.com.
Join Richard Hamilton of the
NBA Champion Detroit Pistons at his
2010 RIP HAMILTON’S B-BALL CAMP
For Boys
and Girls
Ages 7-17
United Sports
Training Center
1426 Marshallton-Thorndale Rd.
Downingtown, PA 19335
Excitement Guarantee… We promise your
kids will have a summer they’ll never forget.
June 28th-July 2nd
9 am to 3 pm
(Early dismissal Friday)
Space is limited. Call today!
(610) 280-0873
To find out more, go to: www.martialartspa.com
RIP HAMILTON
...Three-time NBA All-Star!
Camp includes daily competitions, personalized instruction
and evaluation, guest speakers and much more!!
To request a brochure: call 610-696-5916 or
download an application online at www.ripcity32.com
EVERY CAMPER RECEIVES A FREE AUTOGRAPHED PHOTO OF RIP HAMILTON!
KIDS A4
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AEROCAMP of the AMERICAN HELICOPTER
MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER
1220 American Blvd., West Chester
610-436-9600
www.helicoptermuseum.org
Program and Events: Design and build a
glider and a Delta Dart plane from scratch.
Learn about the forces of gravity, lift, drag and
thrust. Learn about the history, science and
math involved in aircraft flight. Practice piloting
skills in the museum’s eight hands-on
helicopters.
Ages: For youth ages 8-to-14 years.
Dates and Times: Mondays and Tuesdays
July 12 & 13, 19 & 20, 26 & 27, Aug. 2 & 3,
Aug. 9 & 10 and Aug. 16 & 17 from 10-3 p.m.
Miscellaneous: Camp swaps mosquitoes
and sunburn for whirlybirds and engineering.
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ALL-STAR BASEBALL ACADEMY
417 Boot Road, Downingtown
610-518-7400
52 Penn Oaks Drive, West Chester
610-399-8050
www.allstarbaseballacademy.com
Program and Events: Located at West
Chester University’s Athletic Facility and
Serpico Field. Daily instructional talks, skill and
trampoline. Children six and older rotations
(infield, outfield, throwing, pitching, base
running and hitting), instructional games and
daily awards. Players participate in “World
Series” on Fridays.
Ages: For 7-to-14 years.
Dates and Times: June 28-July 2, Aug. 2-6
and Aug. 9-13 from 9-4 p.m.
Miscellaneous: Players are organized by
age and ability. Optional lunch and
transportation to and from Downingtown and
West Chester facilities available. Register online
at www.allstarbaseball academy.com.
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BATON TWIRLING, CHEERLEADING,
COLORGUARD SUMMER CAMPS
by MAJAZZSTIC TWIRLERS
Exton, Downingtown and Pottstown
610-608-8185
THE PHELPS SCHOOL
SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS
SUMMER CAMP GUIDE
Program and Events: Baton Twirling Camp,
Cheerleading Camp, Tumbling/Poms Camp,
Preschool Tiny Tot Dance/Baton Camp, Combo
Camp (baton twirling, dance and gymnastics
tumbling).
Tuition: Call for details.
Ages: From three-to-18 years.
Dates and Times: Day camps June 23-25,
July 5-9, July 12-15, July 19-22 and July 26-30.
Miscellaneous: Be amazed at what your
child learns by the end of this camp. No
previous experience needed. Come try the
unique art of baton twirling for a week and
discover your niche. Camp will include
instruction in baton twirling, cheerleading,
dance, juggling and gymnastics tumbling. Camp
time is broken into separate classes according
to age and level. Camp is taught by the
professional staff of World Champion Alysha
Depp, director of Chester County's
accomplished MaJAZZSTIC Twirlers (Disney's
"Twirl Mania Team of the Year").
Depp has taught at camps and conventions
around the world. Sport baton twirling
teaches eye-hand coordination, quick reflex
skills, poise, stage presence, teamwork skills,
flexibility and athleticism.
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BRANDYWINE VALLEY YMCAS
Brandywine YMCA
295 Hurley Road, West Brandywine
610-380-YMCA
Programs and Events: Imagine a summer
camp that is so much fun that your child can’t
wait to go back tomorrow. Brandywine YMCA’s
full- and half-day camp options include:
Kinder Kamp, Camp Brandywine Day Camp,
Sports Camp, Teen Adventure Camp,
Babysitter Blast Camp, Stomp, Tap & Twirl
Camp, Y’s World of Sports Camp, Skateboard
Camp, Fishing Camp, Tennis Mania Camp and
more. Kids love running and playing on the
YMCA’s 30-acre campus that includes a
swimming pool with water slide, ball fields and
more.
Tuition: Call for information; financial
assistance available.
Ages: Preschool through 15 years
Dates and Times: June 14 through
Aug. 27, from 9-4 p.m. Free extended care
from 7-8:45 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.
Miscellaneous: Brandywine YMCA summer
camp features easy drive up/drop off and pick
up, along with free before- and after-camp
care. Pick up a registration packet at the
YMCA or download one at www.ymcabwv.org.
Register online, by phone, at the YMCA or by
mail. Call 610-380-YMCA or visit
www.ymcabwv.org to download a summer
camp guide.
Jennersville YMCA
880 W. Baltimore Pike, West Grove
810-869-YMCA
Programs and Events: Your child is going
to have so much fun at camp that they will be
excited about coming back tomorrow.
Jennersville YMCA’s full- and half-day camp
options feature a summer full of fun: Camp
Chippewa, Preschool Camp, Sports Camps,
Teen Camps, Aquatic Adventure Camp, Bike,
Hike & Canoe Camp, Creative Arts Camp,
Super Science Camp and more. Kids love
running and playing on the YMCA’s 16-acre
campus featuring a swimming pool with water
slide, ball fields, pavilions, playground and
access to the YMCA’s indoor facilities.
Tuition: Call for information; financial
assistance is available.
Ages: Age three to 10th grade
Dates and Times: June 14-Aug. 27 from 9-4
p.m. Free before- and after-camp care from 79 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.
Miscellaneous: YMCA summer camp
features easy drive up/drop off and pick up
for parents, along with free before- and aftercamp care. Pick up a registration packet at
the YMCA or download one at
www.ymcabwv.org. Register online, by phone,
at the YMCA or by mail. Call 610-869-YMCA or
visit www.ymcabwv.org to download a
summer camp guide.
Kennett Area YMCA
101 Race Street, Kennett Square
610-444-YMCA
Programs and Events: Imagine how much
fun your child is going to have at YMCA camp
MaJAZZSTIC TWIRLERS
School of Baton Twirling, Cheerleading, Color Guard, Dance and Tumbling
Summer Day Camps
and Summer Classes
(Ages 3 & up)
MULTI-SPORTS CAMP
July 12-30 • Aug. 9-13
for ages 8-14 (co-ed)
Basketball, soccer, flag football,
wiffleball, street hockey, ultimate Frisbee,
hand ball, rock climbing and tennis.
LACROSSE CAMP
July 12-16
for ages 8-16 (boys)
SOCCER CAMP
Aug. 2-6
for ages 8-16 (co-ed)
All camps run Monday thru Friday 9-3 pm
Extended hours 7 am-6 pm
Camps are designed to build a positive
learning experience in a safe and
controlled environment that will educate
and inspire participants to achieve
teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play.
583 Sugartown Road, Malvern
610-644-1754, ext. 1600
www.thephelpsschool.org
Instruction in Baton Twirling, Cheerleading,
Color Guard, Ballet / Jazz & Tumbling
Under the direction of
World Champion Alysha Depp
• Ask about our FREE trial class •
SportBaton twirling teaches self confidence, hand-eye
coordination, good work ethnic, team work skills, poise,
sportsmanship and stage presence.
Located in Exton, Downingtown & Pottstown
Call Today!! 610.608.8185 • www.TwirlSport.com
GREEN VALLEYS ASSOCIATION’S at WELKINWEIR
SUMMER NATURE DAY CAMP
June 14-Aug. 13, 2010 • Ages 4-14
Weekly Nature Adventures in stream, pond, field & forest!
GVA is located on Prizer Road, off Rt. 100, in East Nantmeal Township
For details and to register, download the
Camp Brochure and Registration Forms
from our website at www.greenvalleys.org
or contact Dawn White at 610-469-8646,
[email protected]
MAY 2010
this summer. Kennett Area YMCA’s full- and
half-day camp options feature a summer full of
fun — Camp Lenni Lenape, Sports Camps,
Enrichment Camps, Adventure Camps, Activate
Camps, Montessori Preschool Camp, Full-Day
Preschool Camp, Traveling Teen Camp,
Counselor-In-Training Camp. New — Full-Day
Soccer Camp, Tennis Camp, Camp Caravans
and much more. A typical morning or
afternoon at camp features an educational
component, practical instruction and an
opportunity for creative exploration. Campers
will also splash around in the outdoor and
indoor pool a few times a week.
Tuition: Call for information; financial
assistance is available.
Ages: From 3-to-17 years
Dates and Times: June 14-Aug. 27 from 9-4
p.m.; 9-noon or 1-4 p.m. half day. Free
extended care from 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.
Miscellaneous: Pick up a registration
packet at the YMCA or download one at
www.ymcabwv.org. Register online, by phone,
at the YMCA or by mail. Call 610-444-YMCA or
visit www.ymcabwv.org to download a
summer camp guide.
Octorara YMCA
3095 Limestone Road, Suite 4
Cochranville
610-593-YMCA
Programs and Events: Boys and girls have
so much fun at Camp Octorara that they can’t
wait to come back the next day. Octorara
YMCA summer camp offers a variety of
activities like recreational games, field trips,
arts and crafts, sports, nature, drama and
more. Specialty clubs are back this summer.
Each week the groups will spend the morning
learning new skills, being creative, and having
fun. Specialty clubs include Arts & Crafts Club,
Science Clubs, Games and Sports Clubs, and
much more. Preschoolers will also enjoy fullor half-day camp, featuring theme-based
weeks full of stimulating hands-on activities.
Kids spend time indoors and outdoors
enjoying literacy-based crafts, songs and
games that will aid our questto nurture their
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SUMMER CAMP GUIDE
MAY 2010
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Twin Valley YMCA
51 S. Pine Street, Elverson
610-913-YMCA
Programs and Events: Image a summer
where your child runs, plays and has the time
of his/her life, Twin Valley YMCA’s exciting camp
options are perfect for any child, including
full-day camps such as Camp Windswept and
CIT (Counselors-in-Training) and our newly
expanded half-day preschool camp. School
age kids and teens love swimming, fishing,
canoeing, creating crafts and playing camp
games on the beautiful campus of Windswept
Farm in Honey Brook. Preschoolers engage in
weekly themes, crafts, games, story time, play
time and plenty of fresh air at the Twin Valley
Elementary Center.
Tuition: Call for information; financial
assistance is available.
Ages: From three through 15 years.
Dates and Times: Weekly sessions from
June 21-Sept. 1. Extended hours available 7-9
a.m. and 4-6 p.m.
Miscellaneous: YMCA summer camp
features easy drive up/drop off and pick up
for parents, along with before-and after-camp
care. Pick up a registration packet at the
YMCA or download one at www.ymcabwv.org.
Register online, by phone, at the YMCA or by
mail. Call 610-913-YMCA or visit
www.ymcabwv.org to download a summer
camp guide.
Come Hang
love of learning.
Tuition: Call for information; financial
assistance is available.
Ages: From two years to sixth grade
Dates and Times: June 14-Aug. 27 from 9-4
p.m. full-day; 9-noon or 1-4 p.m. half-day.
Free before- and after-camp care from 7-9
a.m. and/or 4-6 p.m.
Miscellaneous: Pick up a registration
packet at the YMCA or download one at
www.ymcabwv.org. Register online, by phone,
at the YMCA or by mail. Call 610-593-YMCA or
visit www.ymcabwv.org to download a
summer camp guide.
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Camp Cairn O’Mount at Radnor Hunt Stables offers eight weeks of equestrian
summer camp for ages seven years and older from June 21-Aug. 20. The
program features riding lessons in dressage and jumping, stable management
and a fun horse show on Friday each week. In addition, there are games and
craft projects. Registration forms are available online. For more information,
call 610-296-1600 or 610-220-8084 or visit www.radnorhunt stables.com.
Chess Camp
14th Annual USA Chess National Summer Chess Camp Tour
USA Chess is the largest and premier summer camp organizer for children in the U.S. with
more than 100 schools nationwide. Our staff is comprised of the finest children’s chess
instructors. Campers experience a fun filled week while learning the skills needed to play
casual and/or competitive chess.
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West Chester Area YMCA
605 Airport Road, West Chester
610-431-YMCA
Programs and Events: Imagine all the fun,
memories and excitement that await your
camper this summer at West Chester Area and
exciting camp options that are perfect for any
child, including full- and half-day camps, such
as Day Camp, Enrichment Camp, new Turf
Sport Camps, Competitive Swim Camp, Junior
Lifeguard Camp, Gymnastics, Y's World of
Sport Camp, Health & Wellness Camps,
Preschool Camp, new Karate Camp, new
Montessori Camp and more.
Your camper will enjoy arts and crafts,
nature, daily recreational swim, special theme
days, large and small group games, weekly
themes and more. Camp features two
locations — West Chester Area YMCA (Airport
Road) which has three outdoor pools,
including a pirate’s ship and a 35-foot, double
water slide, a pavilion nestled in the camp site
and access to the YMCA’s indoor facilities; the
YMCA Youth Program Center in the Borough of
West Chester featuring indoor turf field, karate
studio, and gymnastics center as well as
indoor track and gym.
Tuition: Call for information; financial
assistance is available.
Ages: From three to 16 years.
Dates and Times: June 21-Aug. 27 from
8:30-4:30 p.m. full-day; 8:30-noon or 1-4:30
p.m. half-day. Free before- and after- camp
care from 7-8:30 a.m. and 4:30-6 p.m.
Miscellaneous: Pick up a registration
packet at the YMCA or download one at
www.ymcabwv.org. Register online, by phone,
at the YMCA or by mail. Call 610-431-YMCA or
visit www.ymcabwv.org to download a
summer camp guide.
•
CAMP BOOMER
Boomers Family Fun Center
1056 Gap-Newport Pike, Avondale
610-268-5678
www.boomersfamilyfun.com
Programs and Events: Have your kids enjoy
days filled with excitement and adventure at
Let's Play
Lacrosse! Camp
Summer Art Camp
Chester County Art Association
ART CAMP SESSIONS
JUNE 28-JULY 2
Mini Workshop -- June 21 - 25
Session I -- June 28 - July9
Session II -- July 12 - July 23
Session III -- July 26 - August 6
Session IV -- August 9 - 20
for Girls Entering
Grades 3 thru 8
Instruction for
Beginners and
Intermediates
Half-day & Full-day camp available
For free brochure,
call 610-952-0371 or visit
www.ucfsd.org/girlslax to register
DISCOVERY
SCHOOL
& CAMP
610-696-5984
discoveryschoolandcamp.com
Ages 3-12/C.I.T. 13-16 yrs.
JUNE 11-AUGUST 27
Daily/Weekly Enrollment
4-Acre Campus • 2 Pools
Animals • Music • Drama • Crafts
Sports • Field Trips • Swimming Lessons
325 N. Five Points Road • WEST CHESTER
Est. 1968
Camp Boomer this summer. Games and
activities (kickball, dodgeball, basketball,
volleyball, flag football and more), teambuilding activities, laser tag, arts and crafts,
miniature golf, driving range, weekly field trips
and more.
Tuition: Ten-week session; full-day and halfday weekly and daily rates available. Early bird
discount available.
Ages: Coed day camp for children five-to13 years.
Dates and Times: Pre-Week — June 14-18;
10-week dates — June 21-Aug. 27; and
post-week — Aug. 30-Sept. 3. Before (early as
7:30 a.m.) and after (until 6 p.m.) care
available.
Transportation: No
Miscellaneous: Boomers Family Fun Center
is also the 2010 host site to half-day Mad
Science camps, Club Z educational camps and
Golf Center camps. Combine one of these
with an afternoon at Camp Boomer. Boomers
Pizza on site and camper meal plan available.
10:1 camper/counselor ratio.
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CAMP CAIRN O’MOUNT
at RADNOR HUNT STABLES
140 Jug Hollow Road, Phoenixville
610-296-1600
610-220-8084
www.radnorhuntstables.com
Programs and Events: The program is fully
instructional, offering riding lessons in
dressage and jumping. Stable management
lessons given each day. Games, craft projects
and a fun horse show held on Friday each
week (family and friends are encouraged to
attend).
Tuition: $400 one-week; discounts
available for multiple weeks and multiple
children.
Ages: Seven years and up.
Dates and Times: Weeks of June 21, June
28, July 12, July 19, July 26, Aug. 2, Aug. 9
and Aug. 16 from 9-3 p.m. Monday through
Friday. Advanced two-week session offered
weeks of July 26 and Aug. 2 (rider must
qualify in age and riding experience) with two
sleepover nights and meals provided.
Fully Accredited
Classes for Ages 3-18
New Artist-Teachers
& Exciting New Classes
this Summer!
100 North Bradford Ave.
West Chester PA 19382
610-696-5600 x13
Schedule available online
www.chestercountyarts.org
MAY 2010
Transportation: No
Miscellaneous: Cairn O’Mount Stables’ goal
is to teach to the highest standard in a safe
environment with a fun and enjoyable
atmosphere. Registration forms available
online.
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CAMP JOY
3325 Swamp Creek Road, Schwenksville
610-754-6878
www.campjoy.com
Program and Events: Summer fun ... day
camp and adventure camp.
Tuition: Fees vary; call for information.
Ages: From six years to senior adult.
Dates and Times: June 6-Aug. 21 (nonconsecutive).
Transportation: Limited ($54 roundtrip).
Miscellaneous: Camp Joy provides skilled
nursing care for children and adults with
developmental and intellectual disabilities. A
refreshing respite for families.
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CHESTER COUNTY ART ASSOCIATION
100 N. Bradford Avenue, West Chester
610-696-5600
www.chestercountyarts.org
Programs and Events: Art classes for kids —
everything from sculpture to photography,
fashion design to recycled art.
Ages: From three to 18 years.
Dates and Times: Five sessions —
mini-workshop session from June 21-25;
Session 1 — June 28-July 9; Session 2 — July
12-23; Session 3 — July 26-Aug 6; Session 4
— Aug. 9-20. Younger children meet for an
hour and a half each day. Older children meet
for three hours a day. Come for morning or
afternoon sessions or both.
Miscellaneous: We’re the only art camp in
West Chester affiliated with an established art
association. Hands-on instruction by talented,
creative, credentialed art teachers. Visit our
web site to register or call 610-696-5600 for
more information.
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CHESTER VALLEY DANCE ACADEMY, LLC
“ICARLY & PRINCESS WEEK”
130 S. Village Avenue, Lionville
WHAT ARE YOUR KIDS
DOING
THIS SUMMER?
*FIELD TRIPS*
SPORTS*ARTS &
CRAFTS*LASER
TAG*MINI GOLF*WATER
DAYS*AND MORE!
Held at
Boomers Family Fun
Center
1056 Gap-Newport Pike
Avondale, PA 19311
Call us: 610-268-5678
Email:
[email protected]
610-594-2771
chestervalleydanceacademy.com
Programs and Events: Students are
instructed in tap, jazz, ballet, acting, arts and
crafts, hair and makeup and Cheer Dance with
a dance demonstration at the end of the
week.
Ages: From 4-to-10 years.
Dates and Times: “iCarly & Princess” July
19-23 from 9-12:30 p.m. Summer Dance
Session (July 6-Aug. 10) features ballet, tap,
jazz, hip-hop, modern and Irish step dancing.
Theatre Program (July 6-Aug 10) features
voice, acting and theatre dance. Every student
participating in the theatre program will
perform in an in-house performance in
August.
•
THE DANCE CENTER'S SUMMER PROGRAMS!
317 Westtown Road, West Chester
Registration: 610-696-5023
www.thedancecenter.org
Director: Donna L. Muzio
Programs and Events: Intensive dance
programs which include classical ballet,
pointe, variations, stretch and conditioning,
and lyrical. Morning and evening classes
available at all levels. Professional faculty
includes Nancy Page of Brandywine Ballet,
Melissa Rector of Koresh Dance Company,
Martha Chamberlain of Pennsylvania Ballet and
Christopher Fleming of New York City Ballet.
Ages: From three years to adult.
Dates and Times: June 21 to Sept. 1
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DELAWARE VALLEY FRIENDS SCHOOL
SUMMER PROGRAM
19 E. Central Avenue, Paoli
610-640-4150
Programs and Events: One-to-one reading
tutoring, math, art, and study techniques.
Tuition: $2,900
Ages: For youth entering sixth grade
through high school. Unlike regular schoolyear admissions, a diagnosed learning
difference is not required.
Dates and Times: June 28-July 30
Transportation: No, but school is located
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CAMP
BOOMER
Why us?
ʎ We are in the
FUNucational business
year round
ʎ 10-1 Camper/ Counselor
ʎ Geared to Ages 5-13
ʎ Before or After Care
available
ʎ Meal plans available
ʎ Choices to meet your
budget and family's
needs:
Full Summer
Weekly
Full or Half Day
Daily
www.boomersfamilyfun.com
Sign up for as many weeks as you’d like!
Let your kids turn up the volume somewhere other than home!
School of Rock offers weekly full-day summer camps
• Guitar, drum, vocal, keyboard, and bass clinics
• Speed-learning song parts
• Writing original music
• Recording basics and introduction
All taught by our expert staff of professional musicians
866-695-5515
478 Acorn Lane, Downingtown, PA
www.SchoolofRock.com
EVOLUTION TRAINING CENTER
SUMMER CAMP 2010
Summer Clay Camp
at The Pottery Place
A motivated and fun learning experience
Cl a y C a m p a g e s 7 - teens
A l l c a m p s t a u ght b y e x p e r i en c e d
t e a c h er a n d c l a y a r t i st
C o s t : $ 145 p e r w e e k
( i n c l u d es a l l m a t e r i a l s)
• Qualified Trained Staff • Safe, Experienced Horses
Beginners to Advanced Riders • Cross Country Rides & Lessons
Swim in the Brandywine on Horseback • FridayMyDay Horse Shows
Demonstrations from the veterinarian and the blacksmith
We emphasize true horsemanship. We teach safe and effective riding,
barn management skills, and responsibility for feeding, cleaning and
caring for a horse. In addition to camp, Evolution Training Center
offers weekly lessons, horseshows, paper chasing and much more!
West Chester • 484-880-1387
www.EvolutionHorseTraining.com
Clay Camp: includes a variety of projects
using hand building and potter’s wheel.
Will also learn glazing techniques.
Camps held the weeks of:
June 21 July 6, 12, 19, Aug. 2, 16
For info 610-772-0433
SUMMER CAMP GUIDE
MAY 2010
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at the R5 Paoli station.
Miscellaneous: The faculty has training
in the Orton-Gillingham approach, in
particular to address the needs of the
dyslexic, dysgraphic and attention deficit
students. Through one-on-one tutorials for
each student, the summer program provides
intensive instruction to help adolescents
improve their reading and writing skills.
•
DIGITAL ARTS ACADEMY
Mailing: P.O. Box 45, Yorklyn, Del., 19736
410 Upper Snuff Mill Row, Yorklyn, Del.
302-239-2856
www.DigitalArtsAcademy.org
Program and Events: Stop Motion
Animation — create movies using Legos, clay
figures, etc.; Pen Tablet Illustration — draw
anime and manga right into the computer;
Introduction to 3D Graphics — create 3D
photos and develop cool characters; Green
Screen Effects — superimpose your movie on
to background screens.
Tuition: $175/session; $145/early bird
enrollment before May 15.
Ages: For 12-to-15-year olds.
Dates and Times: Seven weekly sessions —
July 5-9, July 12-16, July 19-23, July 26-30,
Aug. 2-6, Aug. 9-13 and Aug. 16-20. Two
sessions — 9-noon and 1-4 p.m. Before- and
after-camp are available from 7:30-9 a.m. and
4-5:30 p.m.
Transportation: No
Miscellaneous: Our program advisor is a
professional animator and professor at
University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Our
teachers are graduates of Delaware College of
Art and Design. Located at The Center for the
Creative Arts in Yorklyn, Del., our art camps
have been popular with school children since
2004.
•
DISCOVERY DAY CAMP
325 N. Five Points Road, West Goshen
610-696-5984
610-430-0883 (fax)
discoveryschoolandcamp.com
Program and Events: Recreational weekly
theme-based activities; four-acre outside
campus; two pools; field trips and more.
Tuition: $185/weekly. Discount available
for two or more children in the family.
Flexible daily/weekly enrollment options.
Ages: From 3-to-12 years; C.I.T. program
available for 13-to-15-year-olds.
Dates and Times: Monday through Friday
9-4 p.m. from June 11-Aug. 27. Daily/weekly
enrollment with extended care available.
Miscellaneous: Our outside program is
on a four-acre wooded campus. Theatrical
events, daily swimming and lessons, animal
care and field trips offered.
•
EASTER SEALS — CAMP CAREFREE
181 Sharp Lane, Exton
610-873-3990
www.easterseals-sepa.org
Programs and Events: Daily Specialty
Rotation Academy includes sensory
experience, sports, physical movement, arts
and crafts, science, and music and rhythm.
Tuition: $585 with transportation; $325
without transportation.
Ages: From five-to-21 years.
• All Sports
• Adventure Course with
60 ft. Zip Line Tower
• Arts & Crafts
• Canoeing
• Gymnastics
• ATVs
• Special Event Days
• Swimming twice daily
• Go-Karts
• Archery
• Mountain Biking
• Cooking
• Fishing
Dates and Times: July 12-Aug. 13
Transportation: Yes
Miscellaneous: Program is designed to
meet the needs of all children, including
those with special needs and autism.
•
ESF SUMMER CAMPS
at MONTGOMERY SCHOOL
Summer: 1141 Route 113
Chester Springs
Winter: P.O. Box 505
Haverford, Pa., 19041
610-581-7100
Programs and Events: Day camp for boys
and girls ages 3-8 years. Day camp offers
arts and crafts, swimming, sports, music and
drama, world cultures, science, martial arts,
archery, theme days, special events and
much more.
Sports camp available for boys and girls
ages 7-14 years. We offer instruction and
league games in soccer, basketball,
baseball, street hockey, lacrosse, team
handball, football and golf. Swimming is
available daily.
Senior Camp, for boys and girls ages 9-15
years, is designed to broaden the horizons
of the older camper. We offer art,
swimming, sports, archery, martial arts,
fencing and “True Life Adventures” into the
worlds of outdoor adventure, drama, music
production, broadcast media, ESF ultimate
games, cooking and more.
Tuition: Two-to-nine-week options
available; call for details.
Ages: Boys and girls ages 3-15 years.
Dates and Times: Camp runs from June
21 through Aug. 20 with 2-to-9-week sessions
available. Monday through Friday from 9-3
p.m. Club O.T., our extended day program,
allows campers to arrive as early as 7:45 a.m.
and stay as late as 6 p.m. Due to the camps’
objectives and unique format, enrollment is
limited.
Miscellaneous: ESF provides awardwinning, carefully designed programs and
activities, a dedicated, experienced and welltrained staff, and a caring, safe environment
with premier facilities. Through education,
sports and fun, ESF offers opportunities for
campers to believe in themselves and to
achieve their full potential.
•
EVOLUTION TRAINING CENTER, LLC
HORSEBACK RIDING CAMP
West Chester
www.EvolutionHorseTraining.com
Program and Events: Visit our web site to
view the summer program for horseback
riding.
Tuition: Prices for each sport range from
$175-$375 per week, with options for
multiple week/multiple children.
Ages: For beginners and advanced riders
from five-to-17 years.
Dates and Times: Visit the “camps tab” on
our web site.
Miscellaneous: Safe, experienced horses
and a qualified, trained staff. We teach safe
and effective riding and barn management
skills. At the end of each week, campers can
show off all they have learned for their
parents and family at our “FridayMyDay”
horseshow. Campers will see demonstrations
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County’s Prmp!
Day Ca
Oxford, PA • June 28th – August 20th
REGISTER TODAY!
Limited Space is Available • 888-477-CAMP
Visit our Open Houses: 10am – 1pm
Saginaw Day Camp, 740 Saginaw Road, Oxford, PA
Sunday, May 16 • Saturday, June 19
www.saginawdaycamp.com
• 2, 4, 6, & 8 week
sessions available
• 9 AM - 4 PM
• Lunch provided daily
• Extended hours and
transportation available
KIDS A7
KIDS A8
SUMMER CAMP GUIDE
MAY 2010
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from the veterinarian and the blacksmith, and
get to swim in the Brandywine Creek on
horseback.
•
GREYLYN FARM
HORSE LOVER’S RIDING CAMP
Phelps School
Sugartown Road and Paoli Pike, Malvern
610-889-3009
Program and Events: Riding instruction,
grooming, care (feeding and touching),
veterinary and blacksmith clinics, and arts and
crafts. Special events include mounted
horseshow every Friday, weekly “paint-thepony” and fun bareback riding.
Ages: From six-to-14 years.
Dates and Times: Five sessions — June 28July 2, July 5-9, July 12-16, July 19-23 and July
26-30 — from 9-2 p.m.
Miscellaneous: Our counselors are all
Chester County champion riders, many of
whom participate in the Devon Horseshow.
•
GREAT VALLEY NATURE CENTER
NATURE DISCOVERY CAMPS
4251 State Road, Phoenixville
610-935-9777
www.gvnc.org
Programs and Events: Nature day camps
and overnight camps with weekly themes. All
camps are educational and fun. Environmental
games and activities, crafts, live animals, field
exploration, pond, stream and more. Ageappropriate day, travel and overnight camps.
Specializing in adventure camps for ages 10to-15 years — activities include canoeing,
kayaking, swimming, rock climbing, paintball,
white water rafting, horseback riding, camping
and more. The variety of camps include
“Critter Camp,” “Splish Splash Water Camp,”
“Green Teens,” “Camp Pocono,” “Camp PA
Grand Canyon” and more.
Tuition: Call for brochure or visit
www.gvnc.org.
Ages: From four years through 15.
Trailrompers (ages 4-to-5); Elementary
Explorers (ages 6-to-7, 8-to-10); Youth
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DAY CAMP
SPORTS CAMP
SENIOR CAMP
At M on tg om er y Sc ho ol
C AMPS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS • AGES 3-15 • IN CHESTER SPRINGS, PA
(610) 581-7100 • www.esfcamps.com/Montgomery
SUMMER CAMP GUIDE
MAY 2010
KIDS A9
Computer Animation Camp Lego Stop
for Kids 12 - 15
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Come to the Digital Arts Academy, where kids 12 to 15 can explore
the fun world of the Arts through Stop Motion & Traditional Anime,
3D, electronic pen-tablet Manga Illustration, Green Screen effects,
and Movie-making. Use state-of-the-art iMac computers and the
same software the pros use to create our favorite digital animations.
Anytime, Summertime Camps
at The Little Gym.
Weekly Camps start July 5!
A.M. Session runs 9:00 -- Noon
P.M. Session runs 1:00 -- 4:00
Enroll before May 15: $145/Session
After May 15: $175/Session
Green Screen
Video
P.O. Box 45
410 Upper Snuff Mill Row
Yorklyn, DE 19736
Visit
302-239-2856
Our unique camps provide three hours of fun
and activities in a non-competitive, nurturing
environment. Each day, different creative themes
keep your child on their toes as they take part in
exciting imaginative journeys.
Choose one day, a few days, or a few weeks.
Now Enrolling for Summer Classes and Camps.
Call Today!
Weekly Daycamps located at
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Did you know that a child should have
his/her first visit with a pediatric dentist by
one year of age? As a specialist trained to
care for infants, children and adolescents,
Dr. Loughlin can provide the special
attention they deserve and make their dental
visits enjoyable and educational
experiences.
The Chester County Hospital, West
Chester, began piloting a new safety
measure on April 5 that eliminates the
use of loose blankets for its newborns in
cribs in the well baby nursery and the
neonatal intensive care unit.
Instead of the traditional hospital baby
blanket, the maternity unit will swaddle
the babies in a Sleep Sack, starting
infants off on the right foot in an effort
to educate parents and to reduce the risk
of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome after
they are discharged.
Sleep Sacks were created by a parent
that lost an infant to SIDS and are
designed to be a wearable blanket,
replacing loose bedding which can
accidentally cover a baby’s face and
interfere with breathing.
Sleep Sacks are being used in more
than 250 hospital nurseries and NICUs
nationwide; however The Chester
County Hospital is the first in the region
to do so.
“The sacks are designed to keep the
infant warm without the chance that the
garment might cover the infant's head,”
said Dr. Pamela Russell, neonatalogist at
The Chester County Hospital.
The hospital began its “Back To
Sleep” SIDS reduction program in 1994
and has since been educating parents on
how to help prevent an infant death due
to SIDS. Now, thanks to a $5,000
donation from Eagles Home Association,
a West Chester-based civic organization,
the hospital has purchased HALO brand
Sleep Sacks for the healthy babies in the
nursery cribs and the newborns in cribs
in the NICU.
“Since we are the first educators of
new parents, we want to model safe
back-to-sleep habits while they are here
at the hospital so the parents can
continue it at home,” said Tracy Harach,
NNO-BC.
Healthy babies in the nursery cribs and
newborns in cribs in the neonatal
intensive care unit at Chester County
Hospital are equipped with Halo Sleep
Sacks, which replaced the use of loose
blankets.
Additional sleep sacks will be sold at
the hospital gift shop.
SIDS is the leading cause of death
among infants between one month and
one year of age in the United States.
According to the HALO Sleep Sack
web site, “The campaign began in 1994
and is credited with saving more than
3,500 lives each year.”
The American Academy of Pediatrics
and health professionals suggest the use
of wearable blankets to provide a safe
sleep environment for infants.
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MAY 2010
KIDS B3
Breakfast matters: Don’t
leave home without it
By JEN WESSELL
Breakfast is the most important meal
of the day. Do you ever wonder why
everyone keeps saying that?
Well, take a look at the car that’s
driving you to work or school … can the
car run without any gasoline in the tank?
Of course, not. It’s the same with your
body. Breakfast is the fuel that gets your
metabolism going and starts your day off
right.
Nearly half of American families skip
breakfast on a daily basis. Research
shows that eating breakfast can help you
maintain your weight and prevent you
from eating more or over indulging later
in the day.
Here are a few other reasons why you
and your family should eat breakfast:
• For better brain power especially
when it comes to memory. Children who
don’t eat breakfast are less able to
concentrate and learn as much in school.
• For a longer attention span. A
grumbling tummy can be quite
distracting, especially in the classroom
or work setting.
• For better overall nutrition.
• For consistency in fighting obesity.
In a hurry? Breakfast doesn’t have to
be a complicated meal. Try these quick,
healthy options:
• Single servings of whole-grain, lowsugar cereal.
• Yogurt and fresh fruit or a fruit
smoothie made with low-fat yogurt.
• Whole-grain English muffin with
peanut butter.
• Trail mix made with nuts, dried fruit,
pretzels, crackers and dry cereal
Here are a few tips to remember when
planning your breakfast:
• Breakfast should supply at least 25
percent of your daily nutritional
requirement.
• Include a complex carbohydrate such
as whole grain toast and pair it with high
quality protein like yogurt or an egg to
keep you feeling fuller longer.
• Be creative. Try different healthy
recipes to find what breakfast works best
for you.
(Jen Wessell, a graduate student at
Immaculata University, is an intern for
the Chester County Women, Infants, and
Children program. WIC is a
supplemental nutrition program that
provides nutrition education,
breastfeeding support and healthy foods
at no cost to eligible women and
children. To be eligible for the program, a
household of four can earn up to $754 per
week before taxes. WIC considers the
unborn baby to be a member when
determining household size. In addition,
foster children residing in Pennsylvania
qualify for WIC. For more information,
call 610-344-6240.)
‘Aviation Weekend’
Free blood pressure screenings are being offered at The American Helicopter
Museum & Education Center’s ‘Aviation Weekend’ on Saturday, May 15 from
11-3 p.m. Visitors also will be able to meet ‘Sparky the Fire Dog’ from the
Malvern Fire Co. and see helicopters from the PennSTAR flight program,
which provides critical care air medical transportation within a 100-mile radius
of the University of Pennsylvania Health System, and Brandywine Hospital’s
SkyFlightCare. In addition, ‘Pennies Per Pound’ airplane rides will be provided
by the Ninety-Nines on Saturday from 10-5 p.m. and on Sunday, May 16 from
noon-5 p.m. The museum is located at 1220 American Blvd., West Chester. For
more information, visit www.helicoptermuseum.org.
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KIDS B4
MAY 2010
Tips for helping kids
get the sleep they need
Children need plenty of sleep to stay
healthy and do their best at school. But
many of them, especially teens, aren’t
getting anywhere near enough.
For instance, the National Sleep
Foundation estimates that only about 15
percent of adolescents get sufficient
sleep. Adolescents often stay up past
midnight, but still need to be up at 6 a.m.
to get to school in time. And, babies and
younger kids may have problems getting
to sleep or staying asleep.
Here’s what experts suggest to help
kids get a restful night's sleep:
Babies and toddlers
• Be consistent. At about three-to-five
months, an infant generally is ready to
sleep through the night. The same
bedtime with the same ritual (a bath and
a story) helps signal to little ones (and
toddlers, too) that sleep time is near.
• Be musical. A music box or favorite
CD can be a signal that it’s time to turn
out the lights. If your baby or toddler
awakens in the middle of the night, you
can check to make sure she doesn’t need
any special care, then replay the music
as a sleep time “cue.”
• Provide reassurance. Babies need to
know their needs will be met, so don’t
ignore an infant who is crying in the
night. Toddlers – who worry about
separation -- also need reassurance.
While comforting your child, keep the
interaction low-key.
Speak in a soft voice, keep lights off
and let him/her know it’s time to go back
to sleep. Stay as long as you need to let a
toddler cry through fear of separation.
Your calmly repeated, but firm,
reassurances will help your child learn
it’s safe when you aren’t in the room.
• Acknowledge fears. Some toddlers
will be fearful of their rooms after the
lights are off. Help your child face the
fear by acknowledging it and working on
solutions together. A night-light or
slightly open bedroom door may help. If
your child has a nightmare, talk about it.
Older children and teens
• Search for stress. A child may
experience sleep disturbances as a result
of problems at school or with friends and
family. Moving, a new sibling, bullies at
school, divorce — these can all cause
kids to lose sleep. If you suspect your
child’s sleep problems are stress-related,
try to talk out the problem. If this
doesn’t work, your child’s doctor can
suggest professional help.
• Help them say “no.” A hectic teen
schedule may mean your adolescent is
up at midnight doing laundry or making
cookies for a bake sale. Talk to your teen
about what activities are absolutely
necessary and what he/she can say “no”
to.
• Reset their clocks. Kids who have
stayed up late for years may find it
difficult to sleep earlier in the evening.
Suggest that they try to reset their sleep
cycles by adjusting their bedtime a half
hour earlier every few weeks. Skipping
naps during the day will help them feel
sleepy earlier in the evening. They
should wind down activities before they
sleep, avoiding television and homework
just before going to bed.
If your child shows these symptoms of
frequent sleep disturbances, you may
want to talk to his/her physician:
• Waking frequently at night;
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• Sleepwalking;
• Grinding teeth while sleeping.
(This story, reviewed by Dr. Patrick S.
Pasquariello Jr., appears courtesy of
Children’s Hospital, Philadelphia. For
more information, call 215-590-1000 or
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KIDS B5
Yoga, meditation can slow down fast-paced world
By AMY SCHRAMM
Today’s world is hectic and fastpaced. Time seems to move at the speed
of light with the impact of cell phones,
computers and other technological
gadgets designed to make our life
quicker and easier.
It seems so much is demanded of our
children growing up in the 2000s. There
are academic and social pressures that
their parents didn’t have while walking
to school in the ‘60s and ‘70s, or playing
outside for what seemed like days on
end, or reading books.
The closest their parents’ generation
got to a cell phone was seeing Charlie’s
Angels’ curly cord phone in their car on
each new week’s episode.
Being able to offer today’s children
something to help them make sense of a
chaotic world can be just as important as
making sure they understand the
importance of good grades and working
hard. Yoga, for instance, is the physical
practice of a series of poses designed to
connect the mind and the body.
Yoga is all benefit without the side
effects incurred by some other physical
activities. It is a complement to all
sports. Yoga has the ability to improve
posture, to make your body more agile
and responsive, to find a core strength
and a sense of balance that you never
thought you had.
Yoga makes you stronger and more
flexible at the same time. And, maybe
most important of all, it gives you
confidence. It’s the gift that just keeps
on giving.
In addition to the physical benefits of
yoga, there are as many benefits for the
emotional side of the body. A regular
yoga practice will build self-esteem; it is
a natural stress reducer; it gives a sense
of body awareness and teaches a respect
for your own body.
Furthermore, it shows children and
adults alike the importance of how the
way they breathe can help them manage
stress, make physical activity easier, and
channel their energies into a sense of
relaxation.
A natural complement to yoga is
meditation. By settling back for just five
minutes and letting everything go, you
can find a sense of peace and calm that
the world doesn’t offer as much as it
should on its own.
Though meditation is usually
recognized as a largely spiritual practice,
according to healthandyoga.com, it also
has many health benefits. They include:
• Lowering of oxygen consumption;
• Decreasing of respiratory rate;
• Increasing of blood flow and
slowing of the heart rate;
• Increasing exercise tolerance in heart
patients;
• Leading to a deeper level of
relaxation;.
• Helping to lower blood pressure;
• Reducing anxiety attacks by
lowering the levels of blood lactate;
• Decreasing muscle tension (any pain
due to tension) and headaches;
• Building self-confidence;
• Increasing serotonin production
which influences mood and behavior
(low levels of serotonin are associated
with depression, obesity, insomnia and
headaches);
• Helping in the battle against chronic
diseases like allergies, arthritis etc.
• Helping in post-operative healing.
• Enhancing the immune system.
By taking just five minutes a day to
let yourself breathe, you can change your
world and find the energy you need to
keep up with your fast-paced life. There
is a light inside of you that practicing
yoga and meditation will bring to the
surface to expand your mind and
enhance your creative balance.
(Amy Schramm and Lisa Samuel own
Peace Love Art Yoga (PLAY), a yoga and
art studio for kids and adults in West
Chester. For more information, call 610436-9642 or visit www.goplayyoga.com).
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KIDS B6
MAY 2010
Take precautions now against Lyme Disease
Lyme Disease is a bacterial infection
spread by the bite of an infected deer tick.
With spring here, the Chester County
Health Department reminds residents that
ticks become active once the temperature
stays above freezing.
In 2006, there were 630 confirmed cases
of Lyme Disease, a slight decrease from
666 cases in 2005. The health department
reminds residents to take preventative
precautions to protect against Lyme
Disease and to create a tick-safe zone on
your property.
If left untreated, Lyme Disease can
damage the central nervous system, heart
and other major organ systems.
Public Health Educator Katie Kuffner
said that practicing tick-management
strategies will not eliminate all ticks but
can reduce the number of ticks
surrounding your home and yard. The
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention offer the following tickmanagement strategies:
• Keep grass mowed.
• Remove brush and leaves around
stonewalls and wood piles.
• Consider using decking, tile, gravel
and border or container plantings in areas
surrounding the house.
• Border your property with a fence to
discourage deer from entering or use
plantings that discourage deer.
• Trim tree branches and shrubs around
the lawn edge to let in more sunlight. Sun
lit areas may make the area less conducive
to ticks.
• Move children’s swing sets and sand
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boxes away from the woodland edge and
place them on a wood chip or mulch
foundation.
• Create a three-foot wide or broader
woodchip barrier between the edge of your
yard and wooded areas. This has been
shown to reduce the amount of ticks on
lawns.
• If you are considering a pesticide
application around your lawn and bushy
areas, consult with a professional and
always follow label directions. Treatments
can be expensive and often need to be
repeated.
Rodents, specifically the white-footed
mouse, and small mammals such as
chipmunks and birds are also common
hosts that can transport deer ticks to your
property. Deter these animals by sealing
foundations and small openings around the
home, move firewood away from the
house to avoid nesting sites and place bird
feeders away from the house. Rodenttargeted products are available for around
your yard but consult your local gardening
stores before use.
The Chester County Health Department
also emphasizes adopting individual
precautions to protest against Lyme
Disease such as:
• Wear long-sleeved shirts and long
pants tucked into socks; ticks cannot bite
through clothing but they will crawl under
it if given the opportunity.
• Wear light-colored clothing, so ticks
can be seen more easily and brushed off
before they can attach themselves to your
skin.
• Apply a tick repellent to clothing and
exposed skin other than the face when in
tick habitats. Be sure to follow the
manufacturer’s instructions.
• Walk in the center of trails to avoid
contact with overgrown grass and brush
near the edge of paths where ticks are
readily found.
• Check yourself, family members and
your pets thoroughly and routinely for the
presence of ticks. This is especially
important after being outdoors for any
length of time.
• When laundering clothing, remember
that the high heat of the dryer kills most
ticks.
• The safest way to remove an attached
tick is by using clean, fine point tweezers
to grasp the tick as close to the skin as
possible and gently but firmly pulling
straight out.
In the event you find an attached tick,
remove it and immediately clean the bite
site with alcohol and also remember to
clean the tweezers. If possible, save the
tick in a sealed zip lock bag with an
alcohol-soaked cotton ball.
Record the date, the location on your
body where the tick was attached, and the
place where you think you acquired the
tick. Contact your physician if you want
the tick identified, or to discuss treatment.
Early symptoms of Lyme Disease often
mimic the flu. These can include headache,
fever, fatigue, muscle and joint aches, and
usually will occur from one to three weeks
after being bitten by an infected tick.
Symptoms can range from mild to
severe, depending on the individual. In
many people, but not everyone, Lyme
Disease often begins as a distinctive
“bulls-eye” skin rash and can progress to
more diffuse stages. Antibiotics are
prescribed as treatment.
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There’s a time bomb hidden in the grass: Lyme Disease.
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MAY 2010
KIDS B7
ADA: First tooth signals
time for 1st dental visit
Your baby has gotten his/her first teeth.
When should your dentist examine those
little pearls?
Now, says the American Dental
Association, which recommends children
visit a dentist when the first tooth
appears, or no later than their first
birthdays. In addition, most children
should have a dental check-up every six
months. Some children will need even
more frequent visits.
How do you choose the best dentist for
your child? Your own dentist may be
experienced in treating children, but your
child may benefit from seeing a
pedodontist (also called a pediatric
dentist). Pediatric dentists have extra
training to prepare them to treat infants
and children through adolescence.
A dentist that’s right for your child
should:
• Take preventive measures. If your
child is not getting enough fluoride
through drinking water, your pediatric
dentist may prescribe fluoride
supplements. By about 2 1/2 years of age,
your child will have most of his/her
primary teeth. Most dentists will start
topical fluoride treatment at this time.
Fluoride helps toughen the tooth enamel,
which can be destroyed by cavities. Your
child’s dentist will also show you how to
keep new teeth clean and decay-free.
• Recommend or use new techniques or
materials. Many new materials and
techniques make dental repair easier, less
painful and longer-lasting. Silver is still
the primary material used for fillings, as it
has proven to be safe and durable
especially for larger fillings. But new
materials, such as tooth-color fillings,
made from durable plastics, called
composite resins, have become popular,
especially when esthetics is a concern.
Your child’s dentist will help you decide
which type of filling is best for your
child.
• Take the “ouch” out of dental
procedures. Your child’s dentist should
use the appropriate type of anesthesia to
keep pain under control. Local topical
anesthesia, injectable local anesthetics,
conscious sedation and general anesthesia
are used based on various factors,
including the type of dental work; the
length of the procedure; your child's
health history, including height, weight,
illnesses, allergies, injuries and
medications; and previous reactions to
anesthesia. The ADA recommends that
dentists administering general anesthesia
or deep sedation have completed
advanced education in anesthesiology.
• Seal the deal. A thin coat of resin,
called sealant, can help prevent cavities in
your child's molars, where most decay
occurs.
• Get it straight. Children are being
recommended for orthodontia at earlier
ages to prevent the need for more
extensive work later. Your child’s dentist
should evaluate the need for a referral to
an orthodontist when necessary.
• Be willing to meet you. You can
usually schedule a free consultation to
visit the office and have your questions
answered in person.
(This story, reviewed by Dr. Patrick S.
Pasquariello Jr., appears courtesy of
Children’s Hospital, Philadelphia. For
more information, call 215-590-1000 or
visit www.chop.edu.)
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YourHealth.
Health.Our
OurPurpose.
Purpose.
www.TanzilliOrtho.com
Personalized Eye Care for the Entire Family
The Crime Victims’ Center
OF CHESTER COUNTY, INC.
a victim advocacy agency
WE CAN HELP TO KEEP OUR
CHILDREN SAFE BY TEACHING
THESE IMPORTANT RULES...
1. Say NO to a touch that is confusing
2. It’s OK to get away from a person who gives you a funny
feeling
3. It’s most important to tell a trusted adult about anything
4. that makes you sad, confused, or unhappy
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR FREE CHILD SAFETY,
BULLYING AND INTERNET SAFETY PROGRAMS
610-692-1926
www.cvcofcc.org
• Comprehensive Eye Exams
• Contact Lenses
• Senior Eye Care
- Cataracts
- Macular Degeneration
- Devices for Impaired Vision
Call for an Appointment
610-384-9100
www.LLEAeyes.com
• Diabetic Eye Care
• Glaucoma Management
Most Insurance Plans Accepted
3000
Zinn
Road,
GreenviewPavilion,
Pavilion,Thorndale,
Thorndale, PA
3000C.G.
Zinn
Road,
Greenview
PA 19372
19372
CHESTER COUNTY HOSPITAL
KIDS B8
MAY 2010
Presenting Sponsor First National Bank of Chester County
Back
to a 3-Day
Event!!!
May
14, 15
& 16
May Festival
N
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Grounds
of The Chester County Hospital
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Fair
Grounds
701 East Marshall Street, West Chester
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THURSDAY, May 16
Hours:
5 pm – 10
pm
Friday
4pm - 9pm
Saturday
10am - 9pm
FRIDAY,
May 17
Sunday
11am - 5pm
5 pm – 11 pm
Fun
for the
SATURDAY, May 17
whole
10 amfamily!
– 11 pm
Admittance
SUNDAY,
May 18
is
FREE!
10 am – 7 pm
For more information call 610.738.2832
or visit www.cchosp.com/mayfest
West Chester Pike and Ellis Lane
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FREE Amusement Rides
Dash for Diabetes
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Saturday & Sunday : 9:00 – 10:00 am
Sunday, May 18 : 8:30 am
Childrens Activities
Sponsored by the Daily Local News
Health
Science Research Fair
3ATURDAY.OONs'RADES
Children’s Activities
Starting location : Goshen Fire Company
5K Run / Kids Run / 2 Mile Stroll
Sponsored by The Bryn Mawr Trust Company
Sponsored by Citadel Federal Credit Union
Pony
+ Petting
Zoo
Battle
ofrides
the
Bands
FridayTrackless
6 - 9pmTrain Rides
Moon Bounce
Chester Chester
County Challenge
for Cancer
Bike Tours
County
Challenge
Sunday, May 18 : 8:00 am
for Cancer Bike Tours
Starting location
: Cancer
of Chester and
County
Sponsored
byCenter
Infusioncare
Non-competitive
bike tours
for families and avid riders.
J&L Building
Materials
5 / 10 /Sunday,
25 / 50 May
/ 63 Mile
23,Tours
2010
!MUSEMENTSs&ESTIVAL&OOD
Kids Crafts
Bingo 3UNDAYsPlant Sale
Fabulous Festival Foods
J & L Building Materials
&AMILY%NTERTAINMENTs#RAFTS Sponsored5,by 10,
25, 50 and 63 Mile Rides
Continuous Family Entertainment
Wellness Treasure Hunt (Win a Wii!) Visit www.cchosp.com to register.
T HE C HESTER C OUNTY H OSPITAL
701 East Marshall Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380
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