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Four-day KidzArt Camp where children will create masterpieces and explore different mediums and art projects, and design their own artist portfolio to protect all of their creations. At week's end, they will display their artwork in a KidzArt Gallery Art Show. Recommended for ages 6-12. July 25-28, Aug. 1-4, for three hours, four days per week, from 12:30Ð3:30 p.m. Bring a snack and drink each day. Camps will be held at Potowmack Elementary (class code #723717), Cedar Lane Elementary (class code #723718) and John W. Tolbert Elementary (class code #723719). Cost will be $125 per week and $25 art supply fee payable to the instructor. To register call the PRCS at 703-737-8042.
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 201 East Frederick Drive, Sterling, has opened registration for a Serengeti Trek, 5:30-8:30 p.m., July 25-29. Ages 4-fifth-grade children. Featuring exotic crafts, music, games and Bible stories. Dinner will be served. Call Jodie Leach at 703-421-6310, e-mail jodieleach2@aol.com or download forms at www.stmatthewssterling.org.
Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestals Gap Road, Sterling, is offering Adventure Camp, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., through Aug. 12. Themes will be explored weekly. Week One, "Forest Fling," runs July 18-22; Week Two, "Bugs & Birds," runs July 25-29; and Week Three, "Nature Detectives," runs Aug. 8-12. $200 per week and camper. Call 703-444-1275 or visit www.loudoun.gov/prcs/park/claude.
Potomac Falls Episcopal Church invites children ages 4-rising fifth-graders to join Serengeti Trek Vacation Bible School, Aug. 1-5, at 9 a.m.-12 p.m., at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church. $25 for one child, $40 for two siblings. No more than $50 per family. Call 703-404-0900 or visit www.potomacfallschurch.org.
The Douglass Community Center invites all 3-year-old children to celebrate summer with arts, crafts, science projects, and group play. The Summer Explorers program is the perfect "pre-camp" experience. Each class section meets Tuesdays and Thursdays for two weeks from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Section 3, "Creativity Corner," is Aug. 9-18. Each section is $32 and advanced registration is required. Bring a snack, apply sunscreen and dress for a mess. Call 703-771-5913 or e-mail dcc@loudoun.gov.
The Douglass Community Center is offering Adventures in Science summer camp for children ages 4-7 years old. Includes experiments and hands-on learning while making take-home projects. Each camp offers different science
topics. July 25-29, 1:30-2:15 p.m. The cost is $38 plus an $18 supply fee, which is payable to the instructor on the first day of camp. Contact Douglass Community Center at 703-771-5913 or e-mail at dcc@loudoun.gov.
The Loudoun Museum will hold three summer camps for children ages 8-12. The camps are held Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m.-noon, and preregistration is required. Museum members receive a 20 percent discount on registration fees. Call Janis Golden, director of education, 703-777-7427.
* Colonial Camp, location TBD, Aug. 15-19, $200. This camp lets children learn about life in colonial America first-hand
through conducting a simulated archaeological dig, learning about the time's cultures and customs, and debating matters of independence.
The Audubon Naturalist Society is offering the following summer camps. Registration is required. All camps are held at the Rust Nature Sanctuary, 802 ChildrenÕs Center Road, Leesburg. Call 703-669-0000.
* Web Of Life for children entering third and fourth grades in fall 2005. Aug. 15-19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Learn how the plants, animals, water, soil and sun interact with one another and how the web of life is maintained, affected or broken. Hike the grounds, play games and make crafts. Members $166; nonmembers: $220.
Galilee United Methodist Church will be offering a Performing Arts Day Camp for rising second-sixth graders, July 25-29, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The final performance will be 7 p.m. Friday evening. Directed by The Leavening Agency, a Christian organization specializing in creative children's programming in churches and schools. There are no auditions and every participant is encouraged to choose what he or she wants to do: music: singing, hand chimes and rhythm instruments; performance skills: drama and acting; choreography: movement and sign language; stagecraft: scenery painting. The cost is $150 per child. Call or e-mail Galilee UMC, 703-430-2203, Galileeumc@Galileeumc.net. The camp will be held at Galilee UMC, 45425 Winding Road, Sterling.
KidSpirit Triple Sports Day Camp for rising second graders-sixth graders, Aug. 1-5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Directed by The Leavening Agency, a Christian organization specializing in creative children's programming in churches and schools. All campers will work on basic basketball, soccer and volleyball skills and each participant can choose one of these sports for more advanced instruction. There are no tryouts and every participant is encouraged to choose what he or she wants to do. The cost is $150 per child, early bird special $135 before March 2. The camp will be held at Galilee UMC, 45425 Winding Road, Sterling. Contact Kim at 703-430-2203 or by e-mail at Galileeumc@Galileeumc.net