Kids and their parents can enjoy G and PG movies at 10 a.m. each
Tuesday and Wednesday, free of charge, at Cielo Vista, 2828 Cinema
Ridge (680-7469); Fiesta, 12631 Vance Jackson (333-3456); and
Northwoods, 17640 Henderson Pass (402-7369).
The library now offers Rosetta Stone online for all our library
cardholders, and it's absolutely free! You can learn American English,
English English ('Allo, Guv!), Italian, Greek, Russian, Latin American
Spanish, Spanish Spanish, German and French. You can access your
lessons night and day.
Provide your child the opportunity to learn about world cultures.
Designed for children ages 7-10 years of age, this five-day program
will be based on the permanent collection at the San Antonio Museum of
Art. The instructor will incorporate a variety of activities to
include gallery talks and tours, hands on demonstrations, painting and
drawing techniques, storytelling, music, creative writing and more.
Through these activities, students will begin to understand how the
museum collection can serve as a learning tool while encouraging the
exploration of new ideas and concepts. In addition, students will
learn to develop a sense of life-long experimentation, enhancing their
abilities to think critically. Program dates are July 23 through July
27, 10am - 3pm. Cost is $200 for members and $225 for non-members. For
additional information, please contact Nicole McLeod at 210-978-8183.
The Homeschoolers Hangout in Lockhart, TX offers Achievement
Testing for grades 2 through 12. Your student can be tested in the
basic skills with the nationally-recognized California Achievement
Test (1970 edition). This test will give you an accurate assessment of
your children's abilities.
The cost of the test is $22 and the cost for The Homeschoolers
Hangout to facilitate the test is only $10. Test results along with
your child's original test sheet are received back within 2-3 weeks.
We can mail them to you or you may pick them up when they come in.
To register for any of the above testing dates please email, call
or visit the store. We need your child's name and the grade they will
be entering in the fall. You can mail your payment to the store or pay
via phone with a credit card. Please let your homeschooling friends
know about our service! Thanks!
Kay Scott of the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department has been working
to put together some history classes for homeschoolers. Kay is located
in Seguin at the Sebastopol House. She has come up with different
classes for homeschoolers to help them gain a better understanding of
what life was like in the 1850's.
Age - All ages are welcome. Children 11 & up may be dropped off,
but there must be an adult present in charge of your child. This also
needs to be arranged in advance.
Cost - There is a $2 fee for each class. Some classes will require
adults to pay, while others will be only for the kids. If you have a
question about the fee, please ask Kay when you register.
Registration - Classes need to have at least 7 but not more than
20. Classes with less than 7 may be canceled. Please RSVP to Kay Scott
at 830-379-4833.
What to bring - Each child will NEED to bring something to drink
(like a bottle of water). Outdoor activities will utilize the shade as
much as possible, but bring sunscreen, hats, etc. just in case. You
may bring a lunch and picnic on the lawn if you like.
Classes offered - June - Tour & Corn Husk Toy July - Butter &
Biscuits Aug - Chores & Games
Tour & Corn Husk Toy - Take a tour of Sebastopol House State
Historic Site and then learn how to make your own corn husk toy. The
fee is $2.00 per person.
Butter & Biscuits - What could taste better than butter and
biscuits in July? You make it fresh in the backyard! The fee is $2.00
per person.
Chores & Games - Pleasures and Past Times are chores & games from
the 1850's. For example, learn to peel apples with an apple peeler,
wash clothes in a tub & play popular period games. The fee is $2.00
per child (no fee for adults).
NW Homeschoolers will now be meeting during our summer hours of
10am till 1pm every Tuesday. Starting in September, we’ll return to
the hours of noon till 3pm. So, come join the fun at Raymond Russell
Park with a multitude of playgrounds, volleyball and basketball
courts, and even a riverbed for exploring the wonders of nature. This
park shares an exit with Camp Bullis from Interstate 10, and is
located about 3.5 miles north of 1604 (Anderson Loop) and the I-10
intersection. From the Camp Bullis exit, continue straight (north) on
the I-10 access road, beyond the four-way stop. Raymond Russell Park
will be on your right. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NW_Homeschoolers
ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCING Happens once a month, the first
Saturday of the month, 7:30 pm at Incarnate Word Univ next to
Central Market. The dances are partner dances done in a long line
of couples, as seen in the latest Pride and Prejudice movie. There
is no footwork or steps to learn, the couples dance figures that
move them up and down the line. It is a great activity for the
whole family. Suggested donation for adults is $2.00, and kids are
always free. From Broadway, enter the driveway across from Denny's
and follow the signs back to the Garden Room.
INTERNATIONAL DANCING Takes place every Friday at Lions
Field Rec Center, 2809 Broadway (at Mulberry) Yes it is a senior
center, but young people are invited for international dancing on
Fridays, 7:30 pm. These dances are easy and mostly line or circle
dances from countries like Romania, Greece, Israel, and France, among
others. The dances and music are traditional, we learned them from
dance teachers from the respective countries. So it's a great
opportunity to learn about other cultures, choose an activity that
provides some exercise, and suitable for the whole family, because
there's no smoking or alcohol here! Kids come free, and for adults
$2.00 suggested donation. Wear comfortable, sensible shoes, and casual
clothes.
The Home School group is open to all ages and grade levels. It
is recommended that children be able to swim at least one length
of a 25 yard pool to enroll. Instruction is designed to
accommodate a variety of swim abilities. The Wave Home School
program is geared toward helping Home Schoolers fulfill their PE
requirement, while becoming water safe, better swimmers and having
fun at the same time.
The group trains at the Alamo Heights High School (6900 Broadway)
on Monday, Wed. and Friday at 1:15 pm. Your children can attend any or
all of those 3 days that work best. Home School swimmers may compete
at the weekend meets, if desired. By participating in an early
afternoon practice, the evening hours belong to your family. Please
call Coach Susan, for try-out information: 210-488-1923.
Visit
http://www.sawave.org/ for
more information.
Members of the EAA Chapter 35 at San Geronimo Airpark (map
http://www.eaa35.org/8T8_map.html )
mentors high school students in building the Dream Classic
aircraft. The program is free to high school students. The
mentors meet the students at San Geronimo Airpark every 3rd
Saturday of the month from 8:30 a.m - noon. The students learn to
fabricate rivets, use a rivet gun, drill, follow skematics, and so
much more. If you are interested contact Bob Severance at
SAPropbuster@satx.rr.com he
can answer your questions.
Summer Camps
The ACE program helps students develop an awareness of the role of
aviation in human history, encourages exploration of career
opportunities in aviation, introduces the role of government as it
relates to aviation and develops an understanding of the overall
socio- economic benefits of aviation in our communities and daily
lives.
San Antonio is one of the many cities nationwide that offers the
ACE program. Sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
and the Organization of Black Airline Pilots (OBAP), ACE nationwide
offers this unique opportunity to all youth ages 14 to 18. Unlike
other cities, San Antonio has the added benefit of sponsorship by the
San Antonio chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. (TAI). TAI provides an
invaluable link from aviation's past to the present.
OBAP and TAI are non-profit organizations. They provide tuition for
ACE along with funds donated by individuals and local corporate
support. Participation in ACE is by submitted application. All
interested students are encouraged to apply. ACE is a day camp that is
one week in duration. Attendance for the entire week is required.
Self- discipline and the ability to work with others are essential.
Lunch and healthy snacks are provided along with transportation on
various field trips conducted during the week. Anyone with even the
slightest interest in aviation is highly encouraged to apply.
Both OBAP and TAI are dedicated to promoting career opportunities
in aviation. As a result, they conduct many initiatives that encourage
all youth to consider the aerospace field as a career. ACE is one such
program.
The FAA is tasked with the mission of providing a safe regulated
aerospace system. As a regulatory agency, the FAA oversees the safety
and efficiency of aviation in this country. Another important part of
the FAA's mission is to promote aviation career exploration with
emphasis on opportunities for women and minorities. To accomplish
this, the FAA partners with many organizations to help sponsor the ACE
program. Although not limited to women and minorities, ACE is
sensitive to the need to increase exposure and opportunity in these
underrepresented groups.
ACE Camp
16-21 July 2007 (day camp)
Julia Yates Semmes Branch Library
15060 Judson Road
San Antonio, TX 78247
Ages: 14-18
Contact Tony Bass for further info: H 210-651-5985, C 210-685-0801,
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June 11th - 15th. 8:30 am- 12:00 pm. Do you have an interest in
wildlife biology or conservation? Come explore these exciting fields
of science while learning wildlife and plant identification, river
sampling, animal tracking, and hands-on conservation. Pre-registration
is required and space is limited to 25 participants ages 11-14. A
$50.00 suggested donation is asked per participant. This camp is a
co-sponsored by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
June 4th to 9th. Youngsters can put their curiosity to work and
help unravel the ecological secrets of the Medina River Natural Area,
15890 State Highway 16 South. Campers learn about birds, mammals,
creepy crawly critters, get to study the river and have fun.
Pre-registration is required and space is limited to 25 particpants
ages 7 to 10. $50. 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon. 624-2575.
Summer At The Academy was launched nineteen years ago and has grown
into one of the most successful summer programs in the Southwest. Each
year more than seventeen hundred boys and girls from San Antonio,
South Texas, Mexico and beyond attend a diverse array of over 350
classes taught by more than sixty of the area’s top teachers, coaches
and artisans.
The 8-week program of weekly day camps begins June 4 and ends July
27. Each week includes academics, arts, sports and eclectic classes –
Kidtooning to Karate Kids, SAT Prep to Multiplication Masters,
Medieval Battles to Dinosaur George, Computers to Pet Care, Dancing to
Clay Sculpture , plus science, math, fencing, golf, football,
basketball, soccer, .....and much, much more!
Summer At The Academy provides excellent opportunities to create,
learn, explore, make friends and have fun. Registration is on-going.
For more information or to receive our Summer Brochure, call 733-7331
ext. 2662 or visit our website at
www.sa-academy.org.
CAMP needs high school, college age, and adult counselors to enable
children with special needs reach their maximum potential. Throughout
the summer of 2007, we will need approximately 400 counselor
volunteers ! Each individual session runs Sunday-Friday and overnight
stay is required. The most rewarding experience at CAMP will be the
friendships formed with fellow counselors and campers. Nothing
compares to the smiles our volunteers help place on the faces of our
children. Volunteers must be 14 years or older. Adults highly sought.
CAMP provides a thorough orientation and continuous training. Go to
www.campapps.org to fill out the
VOLUNTEER application.
June 18-22, 8-10 years old and July 16-20, 11-13 years old
From 8am - 5pm
During a typical day, campers receive humane education, workshops from
veterinarians or animal experts, and several animal classes designed
to foster a special appreciation for animals. Campers are placed in
teams of eight with counselors assigned to each team. Camp cost is
$225 and includes 2 snacks and lunch. Camp registrations will be
available April 3rd, contact Lois Tanigawa, ext 119.
View our Summer
Camp 2007 Flyer
Join real archaeologists from the UTSA Center for Archaeological
Research for hands on activities including learning about the ancient
Maya, analyzing artifacts and participating in a mock dig!
Camp Time: 9 AM-4 PM
Cost: $190.00 per camp (includes supplies, snacks and a t-shirt)
After hours care until 5 PM available for an additional $50 per week
Reserve now, camp space is limited. Download a
registration form here.
For more information, contact Legacy Coordinator Lynn Yakubik at
(210) 458-4462.
The focus of the 2007 Cibolo Nature Camp is Fun and Nature. Camp
hours are Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM. There are
seven weekly sessions to choose from. (see
dates/descriptions at website)
The camp fee is $100 for Cibolo Nature Center Members and $110 for
Non-members and includes a Cibolo Nature Camp t-shirt.
Campers bring their own lunch and drink each day; dress comfortably
for the outdoors.
Be sure to register several weeks in advance - sells out!
Campers will participate in a wide variety of activities that
pertain to the theme for the week! Sports, games, arts & crafts, field
trips and lots of FUN!! Guaranteed to be a GREAT summer at Camp
Minnehaha!
Age: 5Y - 12Y
Date: May 29- Aug 31
Time: 7:30AM-6PM
Classes: 5
Days: M-F
Location:
Landa Recreation Center
Fees: $75 per week
Come join us for a week of exploration and celebration of nature at
our hands-on ecology camps. During WILD! Weeks, children aged 7 - 12
will have the chance to experience the outdoors firsthand. A holistic
approach including science, art, math, stories, and writing will guide
campers through a variety of engaging, inquiry-driven experiences.
Camp is limited to 25 children per week.
The cost for WILD! Week is $85 per child for the week. Limited
partial camp scholarships are available. WILD! Weeks will be held in
Friedrich Park. It is located in the Balcones Canyonlands/Hill Country
Region in juniper and live oak clad hills. It has 5 miles of hiking
trails restrooms, and a pavilion to facilitate programming when
weather is inclement. Visit
http://www.sanaturalareas.org for more information.
Summer Art Camp offers one- and two-week long classes concentrating
on a specific media or subject and providing creative learning
experiences in a positive, nurturing and fun environment.
Because Summer Art Camp offers individualized instruction,
enrollment is limited to 10 students per class unless otherwise noted.
All classes are taught by a professional artist who will help inspire
and develop individual expression.
AGE RANGE Summer Art Camp classes are open to ages 5 – teens.
Classes are designed to fit the skill set for a specific age range.
Age ranges are based on this and not on the artistic ability of the
child. No exceptions are made.
Because we’re committed to a high-quality educational experience
for all the young artists at Summer Art Camp, our youngest artists —
5- and 6-year-olds —may enroll for half-day only. Teen classes are
geared to ages 13 – 16, however older students may register.
LOCATION Classes offered, unless otherwise noted, are held on the
park-like grounds of the Southwest School of Art & Craft (SSAC),
Ursuline Campus (across from the Central Library).
Visit Southwest School of Art And
Craft website for more information.
Students are already dreaming about the end of school and making
plans for the summer, and we have summer camp programs sure to bring
big smiles. Our camp programs feature fun activities that teach
outdoor skills, foster an appreciation for nature, forge friendships,
and encourage self-discovery.
TEEN EXPEDITION CAMP Join us on a 4-day expedition to the trails,
cliffs, and caves of Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. This trip will
be full of adventure activities: Professionally guided rock climbing
instruction, back packing, primitive camping, geocaching, and more. We
will also take time to explore the natural wonders and beauty of the
park. We plan to practice outdoor photography, gaze at the stars, and
even enjoy a night hike at full moon as some of our adventures.
STEPPING STONES CAMP Step into a week of discovery and fun at SOLC.
This half-day format is perfect for the young explorers who enjoy the
outdoors. We'll participate in exciting activities that encourage
creativity and learning: science & nature exploration, group games,
teambuilding activities, fishing, hiking, arts & crafts and more.
Stepping Stones Camp was our most popular camp last year, so for 2007
we've added an additional week. We'd like you to join us this year.
Sign up early!
ADVENTURE CAMPS These programs are especially for older youth
seeking adventure and camaraderie. The full-day format gives us more
time to spend doing advanced activities including: archery, canoeing,
high ropes challenges, and even a team survivor challenge. We will
also offer other fun activities such as: fishing, hiking, and group
games. In addition to having lots of fun, you will grow stronger as a
person and build essential teamwork skills.
REGISTER EARLY FOR CAMP
Our summer programs are led by experienced, professional staff and
qualified instructors who are trained to provide a safe, fun, and
rewarding experience. Space is limited in each session, so sign up
early. Visit website for more
information.
