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News from Port Discover: Northeastern North Carolina's Center for Hands-On Science "Egg to Chichen"

May 23, 2013 n/a

Elizabeth City, NC

News from Port Discover: Northeastern North Carolina’s Center for Hands-On Science

“Egg to Chicken” at Port Discover’s Afterschool Science on May 23!

Elizabeth City, NC — Mason Lawrence from the 4-H will be teaching an exciting class on embryology during “Egg to Chicken,” Port Discover’s Afterschool Science on Thursday, May 23, at 4:00 pm. We will take a close up look at chicken eggs as they begin to develop into little baby chicks.

Afterschool Science is Port Discover’s free, interactive science program featuring a different and timely topic each month. Afterschool Science is made possible thanks to the City of Elizabeth City.

Port Discover is located at 611 East Main Street in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The science center’s hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, and Saturday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Programs can be arranged at other times for special groups. To register for this program please call 252-338-6117 or email portdiscover@portdiscover.org. Find out more about Port Discover at www.portdiscover.org. Visit us on Facebook!

A hands-on science museum for the kid in all of us, Port Discover is a community-based, non-profit organization, established to enhance the public’s understanding and enjoyment of science through engaging programs, activities, and exhibits. Elizabeth City State University along with the Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce initiated the project that has attracted broad community support, including Elizabeth City Morning Rotary, College of the Albemarle, Albemarle Hospital, Museum of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools. Port Discover is also a member of the NC Grassroots Science Museum Collaborative.

252-338-6117

Summer Reading / Dig Into Reading

Nov 30, 0002 n/a

Jacksonville/Main Sneads Ferry Branch Richlands Branch Swansboro Branch

Don't Miss These Free Family Fun Events!

Free KickOff Carnivals with DJ, Games, Face-painting (limited tickets), Popcorn & More!

Wendal Wandell "Digging Into the Past" presentation

Weekly activities for infants, toddlers, Pre-K, school age & teens at all branch locations

San Sculpting & Discovery Diving Presentation for Teens

Discovery Table & Sea Turtles w/ Hammocks Beach State Park

Fossils Dig Program

NC Aquarium visit with live snakes, turtles & alligators!

Prize Giveaways

Please register for Summer Reading online or at your local library branch.

910-455-7350
910-327-6471
910-324-5321
910-326-4888

www.onslowcountync.gov/library

Craven County Recreation and Parks Summer Youth Camp Information

Nov 30, 0002 n/a

The Emerald Golf Club Ben D. Quinn Elementary School New Bern High School H.J. MacDonald Middle School

SUMMER YOUTH CAMP INFORMATION

We will be offering several summer camps for boys and girls age 6 and up starting June 10, 2013.

Craven County Recreation & Parks
406 Craven Street
New Bern, NC 28560

Phone: (252) 636-6606
Fax: (252) 636-6685

Youth Basketball Camp
CCRPD is teaming up with New Bern High School for a Summer Basketball Camp
When: June 17 - June 20
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where: New Bern High School
Ages: Boys and Girls age 8 - 12
Fee: $60 before the first day of camp; $65 day of registration

Summer Day Camp
Our camp offers arts, crafts, games and much more!!
When: Monday - Friday 7:45 am - 5:15 pm
Session 1—June 17 - June 28
(No Camp July 1 - 5)
Session 2—July 8 - July 19
Session 3—July 22 - August 2
Where: Ben D. Quinn Elementary School
Ages: Boys and Girls age 6 - 11
Fee: $115 for full session, $60 for half session

Youth Girls Volleyball Camp
When: July 8 - July 11
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Ages 8 - 11)
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (Ages 12 & Up)
Where: H. J. MacDonald Middle School
Fee: $80—Includes a T-Shirt

Youth Golf Camp
When: June 10 - June 13
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ages: Boys and Girls age 7 - 16
Where: The Emerald Golf Club
Fee: $110—Includes golf instruction 9 am - 11 am,
followed by lunch and swimming

Youth Tennis Camp
When: June 10 - June 13
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ages: Boys and Girls age 7 - 16
Where: The Emerald Golf Club
Fee: $75—Includes tennis instruction, lunch
and swimming

For more information or to register online, visit our website at
http://cravencounty.recdesk.com/recdeskportal/

For information on these or any other Craven County
Recreation and Parks Programs, visit our website at
http://cravencounty.recdesk.com/recdeskportal/

Or contact Program Managers:
Mark Seymour - mseymour@cravencountync.gov
Matt Brown - mlbrown@cravencountync.gov

Craven County Recreation & Parks Department Upcoming Programs

May 21, 2013 n/a

Nov 30, 0002 n/a

New Bern, NC

Craven County Recreation & Parks Department is sponsoring a spring summer youth volleyball league for
girls. League play will begin on May 21st and will be played every Tuesday & Thursday through June. Location
for the league is Vanceboro Farm Life Elementary School. Cost per player is $45. For more information,
contact Matt Brown at (252) 636-6606, or mlbrown@cravencountync.gov. Visit our website at
https://cravencounty.recdesk.com/recdeskportal.

Craven County Recreation & Parks Department is sponsoring adult beginner tennis lessons. Dates TBD based
on interest in classes. Pre-registration is required as class space is limited. For more information, contact Mark
Seymour at (252) 636-6606, or mseymour@cravencountync.gov. Visit us at our website at
https://cravencounty.recdesk.com/recdeskportal.

Craven County Recreation and Parks is teaming up with New Bern High School for a Summer Youth
Basketball Camp. Camp is scheduled for June 17-20 for boys and girls age 8-12. Camp is from
9:00am-1:00pm, Cost for the camp is $60 in advance and $65 the day of the camp. Everyone who
registers in advance is guaranteed a ball and shirt. For more information, contact Mark Seymour
at (252)636-6606or mseymour@cravencountync.gov.

The Craven County Youth Girls Volleyball camp is being held July 8-July 11. Girls age 8-11, camp
is 9:00am-12:pm. Girls 12 and up is 1:00pm-4:00pm. The camp will be held at H.J. MacDonald
Middle School. Cost for the camp is $80 with a t-shirt. For more information contact Mark Seymour at
(252) 636-6606, ormseymour@cravencountync.gov.

Craven County Recreation and Parks is sponsoring a golf camp. The camp will be held June 10-13 at the
Emerald and is open for boys & girls ages 7-14. This camp will run Monday-Thursday from 8:30-12:30.
Golf instruction will be from 8:30 -11 followed by lunch and swimming. Cost for the camp is $100. For
more information contact Mark Seymour at (252) 636-6606, or mseymour@cravencountync.gov.

Craven County Recreation Department is sponsoring a Summer Day Camp program for youth ages 6-11years
old at Ben D. Quinn Elementary School. Dates are scheduled for June17th- August 2nd. Activities include Arts
& Crafts, field trips, games & much more! The camp offers three two-week sessions at $115 per participant.
Camp is from 7:45-5:15

Session1:June17-June28
No Camp July1-5

Session 2: July 8-July 19

Session 3: July 22-August 2

252-636-6606

CAMP BUTTERFLY

Jun 21, 2013 n/a

Jacksonville, NC

Camp Butterfly, a one-day grief camp for children and teens, will be held on Friday, June 21, 2013 in Jacksonville. This camp is sponsored by the Foundation for Hospice and is free of charge to all participants.

It is open to any child who has experienced the loss of a loved one whether a relative or a close friend. Camp Butterfly provides opportunities for children ages 5 through 16 to interact with peers who have experienced similar losses. Trained bereavement counselors will lead campers in activities to help them to understand their grief and teach them coping skills.

Deadline for campers’ registration is May 31st. Also, volunteers are needed to assist in all areas. Please call 910-455-3925 to register a child or to volunteer. Space is limited.

The Foundation for Hospice is a nonprofit organization which provides financial assistance plus grief and loss support to terminally ill persons and their families. For more information, call Iris Foreman at 910-455-3925.

910-455-3925

What’s Up at Port Discover "Events"

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Port Discover

What’s Up at Port Discover

1st Friday Kids Art-In:
Children must be age 5 - 12-years-old to participate. Space is very limited and reservations are encouraged. Cost is $10 for first child and $5 for each additional child (per family). Port Discover Membership is Required (Yet you can purchase a membership at the door)
Friday, May 3, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Port Discover offers Kids Night-In during the First Friday Art Walk. Parents let your children come to Port Discover to create some kid-friendly art and watch a movie, while you enjoy an evening on the town.

Cuatro de Mayo:
Grown-ups learn about the science of beer-making!
Saturday, May 4, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Join Dr. Casey Nekl as he demonstrates the fascinating process of fermentation during “Quatro de Mayo,” Port Discover’s adult-only event. Tickets to “Quatro de Mayo” are $25 per person and seating is limited. Tickets can be purchased at Port Discover or on-line at www.portdiscover.org.

Science Café - Topic: The DRS in?

It's a science program just for the local adult community in an informal, casual restaurant setting, participants will be able to add to the conversation and ask questions. This program is FREE to attend.
Located at La Fogata’s, 109 S. Hughes Blvd.
Thursday, May 9, 7:00 pm
Come explore new and upcoming aviation projects with Don Davis from DRS Technologies, Inc.

Second Saturday Science:
Second Saturday Science is Free. Reservations are required.
Saturday, May 11, 11:00 am : Science Roast
Join Dr. Victor Adedeji Professor of Physics from ECSU and learn how energy is transferred from one object to another object. We will be cooking up some yummy science you don’t want miss.

Toddler Time:
A science program just for preschoolers, ages 3 – 5. Cost for the program is $5 per child and reservations are required. Parents or guardians must accompany the child.
Thursday, May 16, 10:00 am : Six Legged Friends
It’s a buggy world out there. Learn about the characteristics of insects and even examine some up close. Participants will make their own ant models from recycled products.

Afterschool Science:
Drop into Port Discover for some afterschool science—featuring a different theme each month. The program is Free and made possible thanks to the City of Elizabeth City.
Thursday, May 23, 4:00 pm : Egg to Chicken
We will take a close up look at chicken eggs as they begin to develop into little baby chicks. Mason Lawrence from the 4-H will be teaching an exciting class on embryology.

Mark Your Calendars!

Science of Beer

Sprouting Scientists & Hands-On Historians

June 17-21 8:30am-12:00pm Admission: $100/Non-Members $90/Members

Ages: 5 to 8-year-olds & 9 to 12-year-olds Children will discover all the science and history in their own backyards! Reserve your child’s spot in this popular day camp, registration open now! Campers enjoy hands-on science experiments and history explorations.

Children's Interactive Theater

Jul 16, 2013 10:00 a.m.

Duck Town Park

Children’s Interactive Theater: Tuesday Mornings
Tuesday mornings will feature a variety of family-oriented shows. Performances start at 10:00 a.m. in the Duck Amphitheater, with gates set to open at 9:45 a.m. All shows are free and seating is on a first-come, first serve basis and not guaranteed if the venue is full.

The 2013 schedule is
• July 2 – Snakes! Presented by NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island
• July 9 – Garden Tales Presented by The Elizabethan Gardens
• July 16 – Garden Tales Presented by The Elizabethan Gardens
• July 23 – Terrific Turtles! Presented by NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island
• July 30 – Sharks! Presented by NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island
• August 6 – Garden Tales Presented by The Elizabethan Gardens

Denise Walsh, 252-255-1234, info@townofduck.com

Children's Interactive Theater

Jul 23, 2013 10:00 a.m.

Children's Interactive Theater

Jul 30, 2013 10:00 a.m.

Children's Interactive Theater

Aug 6, 2013 10:00 a.m.

Children's Interactive Theater

Jul 9, 2013 10:00 a.m.

Children's Story Time - Duck's Cottage

Jul 25, 2013 10:00 a.m.

Duck Town Park

Bring the children for story time sponsored by Duck’s two book stores: Duck’s Cottage and Island Bookstore. Story time will be held in the Duck Amphitheater at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday mornings beginning July 11 and continuing through Thursday, August 8. Story time is geared to children between the ages of 3 and 7. Children attending must be accompanied by an adult.

The current schedule is:
• July 11 – Duck’s Cottage
• July 18 – Island Bookstore
• July 25 – Duck’s Cottage
• August 1 – Island Bookstore
• August 8 – Duck’s Cottage

Denise Walsh, 252-255-1234, info@townofduck.com

Children's Story Time - Duck's Cottage

Aug 8, 2013 10:00 a.m.

Color Splash Summer Camp

Nov 30, 0002 9am-4pm daily

West New Bern Recreation Center

Color Splash Summer Camp

Color Splash summer camp is a unique, total-art immersion, summer program for kids in the 6th-8th grades who LOVE art! Campers will be encouraged to experiment, to seek out their own artistic interests, and learn at their own pace while being challenged to broaden their horizons. Color Splash will have two (2) four week sessions (June 17-July 12, 2013) & (July 15- August 9, 2013)). The camp will operate 9am-4pm daily at West New Bern Recreation Center.

For more information call or e-mail Emmitt Godette at 252-639-2910 or godettee@newbern-nc.org

New Bern Parks & Recreation will be holding registration for the Bern Bear Bunch Day Camp program

Apr 1, 2013 n/a

Apr 11, 2013 n/a

West New Bern Recreation Center

New Bern Parks & Recreation will be holding registration for the Bern Bear Bunch Day Camp program at West New Bern Recreation Center. The camp is for ages 6-12. Children participate in different games, physical activities, field trips, cookouts, etc. Bern Bear Bunch offers (4) two-week sessions. Pre-registration is required. Registration begins on April 1st for city residents and April 11th for non-city residents. Space is limited. For more information call West New Bern Recreation Center at 639-2912.
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Contact: Carlie Metts, Center Supervisor
Phone: 252.639.2906
Email: mettsc@newbern-nc.org

Y.E.S. Summer Camp

May 31, 2013 n/a

This camp is broken down into five camp sites: Henderson Park, Community Resource Center (CRC), Lawson Creek, Pembroke, and Pleasant Hill.

Y.E.S. Summer Camp

This camp is for ages 6-12. Y.E.S Camp activities include bowling, skating, swimming, arts and crafts, movies, field trips and much more. This camp is broken down into five camp sites: Henderson Park, Community Resource Center (CRC), Lawson Creek, Pembroke, and Pleasant Hill. Space is limited to 25 participants per camp site. Camp dates are from June 17th – August 9th, 2013. Registration begins April 1st for city residents and April 8th for non-city residents. Registration fee is $20.00 for the first child, $15.00 for each additional child. All activities are pay as you go.

For more information please contact James Bullock at (252)639-2919