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By Lucy Chumbley, Editor
Washington Window Online Extra
Vol. 78, No. 4, May/June 2009
Wondering what to do with the children after school is out? Check out these summer camps taking place in and around the Diocese of Washington.
In the diocese:
MUSIC AND ARTS CAMP
Christ Church, Durham will host a Music and Arts Camp for children ages 6-12 from June 29 to July 3. The camp will be led by renowned vocalist Alicia Cordell. The Rev. David MacDonald will serve as camp historian while a staff of musicians and artists focus on teaching basic musicianship and artistry. The week will conclude with a choral concert, an exhibition of the visual arts projects created throughout the week, and a cook-out for all the participants and their guests. All participants are asked to bring a snack and a bag lunch daily. Non-carbonated beverages will be served throughout the day. Non-refundable fee of $45/child at the time of enrollment; remaining fee of $45 is due by June 22. Some scholarships are available. Contact 301/392-5896 or friendshiplanding@live.com to register or visit http://friendshiplanding.webs.com/musicartscamp.htm for further information.
SUMMER MUSIC CAMP
There are still several spaces available for The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer’s fourth annual Summer Music Camp, Monday, July 13, through Friday, July 17, 2009, 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily. The camp, designed for children and youth ages 7-15 (campers must have completed first grade), is staffed by three professional musical educators from the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Tuition for the week is $325. Camp highlights include:
- Utilization of portions of the Orff and Dalcroze methodologies
- Study of rhythm through motion
- Study of basic vocal production and solfege
- Introduction to reading musical notation
- Session on the relationship between Math and Music with NSO cellist Yvonne Caruthers
- Arts and Crafts
- Organized outdoor recreation time on the church grounds
- Visit to the historic carousel at Glen Echo Park
- Nature Walk
- Lunch and a snack provided daily
- Teacher/student ratio approximately 1 to 6
Scholarships are available for those who cannot afford tuition. We hope that your child(ren) will join us for a week of musical learning and fun! For more information, please contact Tom Smith, Director of Music: 301.229.3770 or music.redeemer@verizon.net. Deadline for registration is June 29.
The Church of the Redeemer is located on Dunrobbin Drive, just off MacArthur Boulevard, across from Glen Echo Park.
In neighboring dioceses:
SUMMER OPENINGS AT CAMP ARROWHEAD
Camp Arrowhead, a camp for kids in grades 3-11 run by the Episcopal Diocese of Delaware in Lewes, has openings for campers in several of its one- and two- week sessions this summer. For more information, visit http://www.camparrowhead.net or contact Karen MacPherson, a camp parent from Ascension, Silver Spring at kam.macpherson@gmail.com
SUMMER CAMPS AT THE BISHOP CLAGGETT CENTER
The Bishop Claggett Center in the Diocese of Maryland provides faith-based summer camps near Frederick for youth completing grades 2-12. For a complete schedule and registration visit www.bishopclaggett.org
SUMMER CAMPS AT SHRINE MONT
Shrine Mont hosts a number of summer camps sponsored by the Diocese of Virginia. For information, questions or a Summer Camps brochure, contact the Diocesan Program Office AT summercamps@thediocese.net or 800-DIOCESE (Toll free) or visit http://www.shrinemont.com/
Last Update: 06/12/09
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