Events in Gloucester County, Virginia
Does your young person repeat lines from Disney movies with aplomb, talk about Minecraft villagers and creepers endlessly and/or wear his or Halloween costumes in June while fighting imaginary foes with a swim noodle sword? If so, then Creative Dramatics might be a perfect morning adventure for you both! You get two hours away from people requesting to play electronic devices and the kids get to spend two hours learning about storytelling, puppetry, teamwork and what happens when you unplug and connect with an audience. We will…
Find out more »Learn all about stream health and explore a local river site. Parents must attend and provide transportation on the last day of class. For ages 9-13. Bring bag lunch.
Find out more »Shakespeare: Big Words, and the Cost of Punctuation, limit of 12 slots Do you like the idea of Shakespeare, but find the reality daunting? Are you curious about why it makes your brain hurt to read Shakespeare? Do you think you have something in common with Hamlet, Romeo, or the unfortunate Lady Macbeth? Are you afraid I might make you wear tights? If these questions simmer in your skull and you have a few hours, please sign up and spend…
Find out more »Day camp for Cloverbuds (age 5-8, must have completed kindergarten). Enjoy arts and crafts, making snacks, and learn all about nature. Camp will be held August 18-20 at the Whitcomb Lodge, Beaverdam Park, 10-2. $15.00
Find out more »Youth ages 9-13 and teen counselors ages 14-18 are invited to attend the 4-H Outdoor Adventure Day Camp August 25-27 from 8:30am-4:00pm. Participants will learn about constellations, make their own terrariums, explore our watersheds, make take-home projects, build underwater robots, and more! Registration deadline is August 7, 2015.
Find out more »Learn to use a GPS receiver, explore Leave No Trace while hiking, and have fun finding geo-cache at Beaverdam Park. This is an outdoor only camp. Expect warm weather. Ages 9-13. Bring bag lunch.
Find out more »For ages 5-12. MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, FROM 9 AM TO 1 PM. Enjoy a day of your Winter Break at Beaverdam Park. Ranger Michelle has a fun filled day of holiday activities planned. Decorate ornaments, make nature crafts (both great gifts for Mom and Dad), take a winter hike and have some delicious cookies and cocoa. Pack a lunch and dress warm. Whitcomb Lodge, $15/ child register by 12/14 Online registration https://rec.gloucesterva.info
Find out more »For ages 5-12. Do you need a little extra time before the holiday? On Tuesday, December 22, drop your kids off at 5 pm at the Whitcomb Lodge for a Pajama Night! Take some time for yourself or finish your holiday shopping. Pick up is at 9 pm. Don't worry about dinner either. Pizza, PJ's, Movies, Games and Fun. $20/ child. register by 12/15
Find out more »Experience a mini meeting, create some swaps and a treasure box to carry them in. Learn what Girl Scouts is all about, register and sign up to volunteer with a troop, with camping, with archery or work with adult volunteers.
Find out more »Helping Hands Mission Camp will be held July 10-15, 2016. We place rising 7th through 12th grade campers into teams with adult mentors and send teams into the county to repair homes and build handicap ramps. We also hold worship services each night and make time for fun games. More information and registration is on our website.
Find out more »For ages 5-12. Enjoy your Winter Break at Beaverdam Park. Ranger Michelle has fun filled days of holiday activities planned. Decorate ornaments, make nature crafts (both great gifts for Mom and Dad), take a winter hike and have some delicious snacks & Hot Cocoa. Pack a lunch and Dress warm. Space is limited. Whitcomb Lodge. $15/child/day. 9 am to 1 pm Wednesday, December 21 and Thursday, December 22 Deadline to register December 14
Find out more »Summer will be here before you know it! What are your kids going to be doing? Send them to us! With us your child with have an enriching experience that will decrease summer learning loss, be safe and provide loads of entertainment. Most important, your child will have FUN! Register early at the Y; space is limited! Ages 5-12 (Must be 5 by 9/30/17) Days: Monday-Friday Time: Daily 7am-6pm Cost: $86 members/$116 non-members Bring a bag lunch, two snacks and…
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