Family Activities For Monday, August 18, 2008
Expedition Around the Globe Summer Arts Camp: Exploring the African Rainforest
(8/18/2008)
August 18 - 22
Darlington's International Summer Arts Camp has been wildly successful at providing students with international awareness while gaining skills from professionals in the visual arts, music, dance and drama. Students will learn about the rich cultural traditions of the African Rainforest, including African masks and the unique habitat. The campers will be divided into groups by age: Preschool Half-Day (ages 3 - 5), Full-Day Program (ages 5 - 7 & 8 - 12) and Half-Day Program (ages 6 - 9). Times vary: 9am - 3pm, with pre-camp care and after-camp care available.
Darlington Arts Center, 977 Shavertown Rd. Boothwyn, PA.
For more information, phone (610) 356-3632.
Visit www.DarlingtonArts.org.
Kids Construct
(Thru 8/30/2008, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
This do-it-yourself area contains four environments that let children take on the role of designer, builder, and architect. In the Treehouse area, children can build with pipes, paint and finish building their treehouses, communicate through talk tubes, and hunt for squirrels. Inside the Playhouse, there's plenty of remodeling to do; kids can lay tile, change light fixtures, put up wallpaper, and sew curtains.
Please Touch Museum, 210 N. 21st St. Philadelphia, PA.
For more information, phone (215) 963-0667.
Visit www.PleaseTouchMuseum.org.
Garden Railway
Garden Railway: Architectural Wonders of the World
(Thru 10/13/2008, 10:00 AM)
(Thru Oct. 13) Architectural Wonders of the World is the 2008 theme for Morris Arboretum’s Garden Railway display Scores of new buildings at the Morris Arboretum’s Garden Railway this summer will transport visitors to the far ends of the earth. Spanning the globe, visitors will experience magical visits to The Great Wall of China (China), The Taj Mahal (India), Hagia Sophia (Istanbul), Tikal (Guatemala) Maachu Picchu (Peru), Petra (Jordan), the Giza Pyramid and Alexandria Light House (Egypt), and The Eiffel Tower (Paris).
Morris Arboretum, 100 E. Northwestern Ave Philadelphia, PA.
For more information, phone (215) 247-5777.
Visit www.Upenn.edu/arboretum.
Meet Shakespeare in Bicentennial Park
(Thru 8/25/2008, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
It's Rage, Jealousy, Deceit and Murder. It's Love, Ambition, Magic and Humor. Learn how to uncover the Passion of Shakespeare in this exhilarating summer camp. A must for maturing young actors! Includes public performance in the park. $225 per child. Different sessions for children between 7-9 and 10 & up.
Surflight Theatre, Engleside and Beach Ave. Beach Haven, NJ.
For more information, phone (609) 492-9477.
Make and Eat, Chocolate Bugs!
(8/18/2008, 10:00 AM)
Make edible, bug shaped, chocolates! For children between the ages of 7 and 14.
Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library, 208 East Holly Ave. Hurffville, NJ.
Reservations Are Required.
For more information, phone (856) 589-3334.
Visit www.hegganlibrary.org.
WII FOR TWEENS
(8/18/2008, 2:00 PM)
We have Wii!! Come and enjoy this popular interactive game system! WII FOR TWEENS Mondays, August 4 & 18, at 2:00pm. For kids 8-12 years old.
Bordentown Branch Library, 18 East Union St Bordentown, NJ.
For more information, phone (609) 298-0622.
ANIME/MANGA CLUB
(8/18/2008, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM)
Maple Shade Anime/Manga Club's Death Note Fest! Timed to coincide with Japan's Festival of the Dead, the club is proud to present a selection of Death Note Anime & Manga. There will also be snacks. AGES 13+ (Presenter Jon Braun.)
Maple Shade Branch Library, 200 Stiles Ave. Maple Shade, NJ.
For more information, phone (856) 779-9767.
Antiques & Desserts
(8/18/2008, 7:00 PM)
Bring a treasured heirloom or a thing of curiosity, have some home-made dessert and punch while Alfred J. Finocchiaro of Alfred's Auctions tells of the items brought in.
Downtown Bordentown Association, Carlslake Community Center, Crosswicks St. Bordentown, NJ.
Admission: $10/person.
For more information, phone (609) 298-1424.
Visit www.downtownbordentown.com.
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