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The Macaroni Kid Summer Camp Guide
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See the article below for details on this week’s featured camp and be sure to let us know of summer camps you know of that we should feature. Just send an email to: kaytd@macaronikid.com
Featured Summer Camp
Bates College Basketball Camp
Bates College Summer Basketball Camp will take place Monday through Thursday, June 24-27 from 9 am – 4 pm. Camp is for boys and girls entering grades 1-8.
The Bates College Basketball Camp is designed to develop fundamental basketball skills for the appropriate age levels. Participants will be divided by age and skill level. Specific emphasis is placed on teaching offensive and defensive techniques and strategy and having FUN. Both individual and group instruction will be emphasized. Daily activities will include full court game competition, skill development stations, lectures, demonstrations, contests ...
May 16th through May 22nd
Thursday, May 16 - New Gloucester: Kids Felting
Come learn how to turn sheep's fleece into fun felted- wool items.
Where: Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Drive, New Gloucester.When: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMWho: Open to the public. Ages 3 plus.How: Pre-registration is not required. Just show up!Cost: $5.00 per person. Purchase your passes at the Market and Welcome Center.For more info: Contact Paula McKinney at Letiecq pletiecq@pinelandfarms.org or visit: www.pinelandfarms.org/education
Thursday, May 16 - Lewiston: Advocates for Children Creative Crafts
Make crafts as a family and enjoy a healthy snack.
Where: Advocates for Children, 57 Birch Street, Lewiston.When: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMWho: Kids and a guardian.How: Just show up!Cost: Free.For more info: http://www.advocatesforchildren.net/
Thursday, May 16 - Lewiston: Kid's Cooking Club
Lots to Gardens presents a series of cooking events including games, simple nutritional instruction and preparation of an easy snack.
Where: Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon Street, Lewiston.When: 4:00 PMWho: Ages 6-13.How: Call the Library to register: 207-513-3004.Cost: Free.For more info: Visit: http://lplonline.org/
Friday, May 17 through Sunday, May 19 - Freyburg: 11th Annual Northern New England Home Garden Flower Show
11th Annual Northern New England Home Garden Flower Show, chosen as one of the Top Twenty events in Maine by Yankee Magazine! The home, garden, flower show fills seven buildings with over 300 booths. Businesses showcasing home, energy and garden related products plus an additional five acres of outdoor garden related displays, garden centers selling zone hardy perennials, annuals, vegetable seedlings. Garden artists, guest speakers and the famous Meet the Chefs Cooking Series. Kids activities, fair food, artist demonstrations and more.
Where: Fryeburg Fairgrounds, Rte. 5, 1154 Main St. Fryeburg.When: See website for complete scheduleWho: Open to the public.How: Just show up!Cost: Admission $9. Children 10 and under free.For more info: www.homegardenflowershow.com
Friday, May 17 - New Gloucester: Friday on the Farm
Explore Pineland Farms and meet the farm animals! Collect eggs, milk a cow and help the farmer feed the animals!
Where: Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Drive, New Gloucester.When: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMWho: Open to the public.How: Pre-registration is not required. Just show up!Cost: $5.00 per person.For more info: Call: 688-4800 x15 or visit: www.pinelandfarms.org/education
Friday, May 17 - Auburn: Public Works Celebration and Family Day
The City of Auburn Public Works Department will host a family-friendly celebration with the theme: Because of Public Works. Kids can explore dump trucks, visit displays by Public Works Departments from Auburn, Lewiston, Sabattus and Turner, play games, receive toy hard hats, balloons and giveaways.
Where: Auburn Mall, Center Street, Auburn.When: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMWho: Open to the public.How: Just show up!Cost: Free.For more info: Email Denis D'Auteuil at ddauteuil@auburnmaine.gov
Friday, May 17 - Lewiston: Baby Time
The Storylady presents rhymes, movement, and of course books!
Where: Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon Street, Lewiston.When: 11:00 AMWho: For ages 0 to 2 and their caregivers. Siblings are always welcome for this fun romp!How: Just show up!Cost: Free.For more info: Visit: http://lplonline.org/
Friday, May 17 through Saturday, May 18 - Freeport: Geeky Variety Show
A very “geeky” edition of The Early Evening Show! The show will feature performances by Mike Miclon's alter-geeky-ego Dickie Hyper-Hynie as well as robots, juggling, nerdy trivia and a special appearances by the high-tech comedy group, AudioBody and the off-beat magician Wally Wiggins AKA Leland Faulkner. The Early Evening Show has been described as a cross between Saturday Night Live and classic Johnny Carson and is a blend of wild improvisations, prizes, comic sketches, upbeat music and spectacular finales. Every show is unique and you never know what's going to happen next!
Where: The Freeport Theater of Awesome, 5 Depot Street, Freeport. (Just one block from LL Bean near the train station.)When: 7:30 PMWho: All ages are welcome to enjoy!How: Tickets are available at the door or online or call 1-800-838-3006.Cost: $19 in advance/$21 at the door
Saturday, May 18 - Poland: YMCA Camp Connor Clean Up Day
Make it a family bonding day or a workplace togetherness day. Reinforce the concepts of volunteerism and community service to your children while doing some much needed cleanup. As an expression of their gratitude, the YMCA will host a free cookout at noon for family volunteers. Various work projects available. Work assignments can be tailored to match abilities.
Where: At Camp Connor on Lower Range Pond, Poland.When: 9:00 AM (12:00 pm)Who: Open to the public.How: Please RSVP to Chris Shea, Camp Director, at cshea@alymca.org or 207-795-4095.Cost: Free, lunch provided.
Saturday, May 18 through Sunday, May 19 - Gray: Sons of Norway at Maine Wildlife Park
Join a local organization known as the Sons of Norway to learn about Scandinavian countries and the wildlife & conservation practices that are very similar to Maine’s. Come & learn about Scandinavian culture from folks in full native dress & see demonstrations of traditional activities like carving, rosemaling, weaving & Viking life. Sample delicious Scandinavian foods like polser, in lompe, lefse & krumbkaka (you’ll have to come to the park to see what these actually are!). There will be many ‘make & take’ activities for children & adults, like building Troll, or ‘nisse’ houses!
Where: Maine Wildlife Park, 56 Game Farm Road Route 26, Gray.When: During normal park hours.Who: Open to the public.How: Just show up!Cost: Admission to the park is free for ages 3 and under; $5.00 ages 4-12; $7.00 for adults, and $5.00 for seniors. Groups of 15 or more are $3.50 per person. Family and Community Season Passes are available.For more info: Call 207-657-4977 or visit: www.mainewildlifepark.com
Saturday, May 18 - Auburn: Hobo Holiday
Hobo Holiday is a fun family event with model train layouts and games for children of all ages. Learn about hobo culture; run trains; investigate the railroad club with a scavenger hunt. Model railroading supplies and Train Time videos available to buy.
Where: The Great Falls Model Railroad Club, 144 Mill Street, Auburn. Across the street from the Barker Mill Apartments.When: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMWho: Open to the public.How: Just show up.Cost: Admission $3; children under 12 admitted free.For more info: Visit: www.greatfallsmodelrrclub.org or call: 966-3641
Saturday, May 18 - Lewiston: Beyond Fingerpaint
Natural Suncatchers. The process and experience are the goals of this art program rather than a finished product. Parents are encouraged to get involved and it is recommended that play-clothes are worn, though some smocks may be provided.
Where: Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon Street, Lewiston.When: 11:00 AMWho: Open to the public.How: Just show up! No reservation is required, don't forget to bring your parking ticket from the Centreville Parking Garage for validation!Cost: Free.For more info: Visit: http://lplonline.org/
Saturday, May 18 - Turner: Mother-Son Dance
In honor of Mothers Day, this will be a special evening for moms and sons, grandsons and nephews. Don't miss a special evening out with the special young man (men) in your life. Refreshments, raffles, door pizes, great music and lasting memories!
Where: Leavitt Area High School Cafeteria, Turner.When: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PMWho: Moms and sons, grandsons, nephews. Open to the public.How: Mail names, email address and payment to: Pamela Morin, 265 General Turner Hill, Turner, ME 04282.Cost: $35 per couple and $10 each additional date.For more info: Call Pamela at 576-5108.
Sunday, May 19 through Wednesday, May 22 - Lewiston: Haiku, Hiphop and Hotdogs at The Public Theatre
Haiku, Hiphop and Hotdogs at The Public Theatre. Children's poems spring to life in this delightful show! Performed by the award-winning Crabgrass Puppet Theatre, thrill to the exploits of aerodynamic sausages in Fearless Flying Hotdogs!, dance with the Funky Snowman!, Keep a Poem in Your Pocket and, above all, Do Not Approach and Emu!
Where: The Public Theatre, at the corner of Maple and Lisbon Streets in downtown Lewiston.When: Sunday 2:00PM Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 9:30AM & 11:30AM.Who: Perfect for ages Pre K - 5th grade.How: Visit: info@thepublictheatre.org for tickets.Cost: Kids $5/Adults $10.
Sunday, May 19 - Statewide: Build A Biz Day
Kids across the state are participating in Build a Biz, a program encouraging youth as entreprenuers. Kids complete an online application and mobile entrepreneur education and then will set up their business booth/table.
Where: See website for details on locations. Please support these young entreprenuers.When: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMWho: Anyone ages 5-15 who completed their modules, sent in their questionnaire and received their FREE T-shirt.How: Kids can apply online.Cost: Free.For more info: www.buildabiz.me
Monday, May 20 - Lewiston: Advocates for Children Play Group
Come together to play and share experiences with other parents and kids. An Advocates for Children staff facilitator will also be present.
Where: Advocates for Children, 57 Birch Street, Lewiston.When: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMWho: For moms and dads with children five or younger.How: Just show up!Cost: Free.For more info: http://www.advocatesforchildren.net/
Monday, May 20 - Lewiston: Crafty Storytime
Crafty Storytime is a chance for children of all ages to get together to share stories to inspire creativity and then participate in a hands on craft activity. We recommend you wear play clothes as things might get messy.
Where: Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon Street, Lewiston.When: 1:30 PMWho: Open to the public.How: Just show up!Cost: Free.For more info: Visit: http://lplonline.org/
Tuesday, May 21 - Freeport: Bystander Intervention for Maine Educators
Changing school climate to prevent bullying, gender-based violence and harassment is on the minds of parents, administrators, school counselors and teachers across the country. Boys to Men trains student leaders to stop violence and harassment using its evidence-based bystander intervention program. Spend a day with master trainer, Boys to Men Executive Director Drew Wing, learning the essential elements of creating successful bystander intervention programs at your school.
Where: Hilton Garden Inn, 5 Park Street, Freeport.When: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PMWho: Teachers, counselors, administrators and all youth serving professionals.How: To register, call or email Katherine Doughty at 207-774-9994 or katherineb2m@maine.rr.comCost: Free, space is limited, lunch is included.For more info: http://www.maineboystomen.org/
Tuesday, May 21 - New Gloucester: Composting for Kids
Composting is hot! Come learn how to make rich fertile soil out of everyday food waste. We’ll explore the many ways to compost and take a look inside a worm composting bin!
Where: Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Drive, New Gloucester.When: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMWho: Open to the public.How: Pre-registration is not required. Just show up!Cost: $5.00 per person. Purchase tickets in the Market.For more info: Call: 688-4800 x15 or visit: www.pinelandfarms.org/education
Tuesday, May 21 - Lewiston: Preschool Storytime
Storytimes at the library are a great opportunity to enrich your little one with wonderful stories and lively songs. They are also an opportunity for parents to meet other parents and children in the area!
Where: Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St, Lewiston.When: 11:00 AMWho: Aimed toward ages 2.5 - 5 years old. Siblings are always welcomeHow: Just show up!Cost: Free.For more info: Call 513-3133 or visit: http://www.lplonline.org
Tuesday, May 21 - Lewiston: Read to a Dog
Yes indeed, research has shown that when children read aloud to a dog their skills and confidence increase. The dog is an uncritical listener as the children explain the story and work through their own vocabulary and comprehension.
Where: Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon Street, Lewiston.When: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PMWho: Open to the public.How: Call the Children's Department to reserve a spot: 513-3133.Cost: Free.For more info: Visit: http://lplonline.org/
Wednesday, May 22 - Lewiston: Advocates for Children Open Play Time
Come on in and play! Unstructured playtime for parents and kids. No staff facilitator.
Where: Advocates for Children, 57 Birch Street, Lewiston.When: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: Kids and a guardian.How: Just show up!Cost: Free.For more info: http://www.advocatesforchildren.net/
May 23rd through May 29th
Thursday, May 23 - New Gloucester: Ice Cream Making
Learn how to make ice cream from milk fresh from Pineland Farms.
Where: Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Drive, New Gloucester.When: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMWho: Open to the public.How: Pre-registration is not required. Just show up!Cost: $5.00 per person. Purchase tickets in the Market.For more info: Call: 688-4800 x15 or visit: www.pinelandfarms.org/education
Thursday, May 23 - Lewiston: Advocates for Children Creative Crafts
Make crafts as a family and enjoy a healthy snack.
Where: Advocates for Children, 57 Birch Street, Lewiston.When: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMWho: Kids and a guardian.How: Just show up!Cost: Free.For more info: http://www.advocatesforchildren.net/
Thursday, May 23 - Lewiston: Kid's Cooking Club
Lots to Gardens presents a series of cooking events including games, simple nutritional instruction and preparation of an easy snack.
Where: Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon Street, Lewiston.When: 4:00 PMWho: Ages 6-13.How: Call the Library to register: 207-513-3004.Cost: Free.For more info: Visit: http://lplonline.org/
Friday, May 24 - New Gloucester: Friday on the Farm
Explore Pineland Farms and meet the farm animals! Collect eggs, milk a cow and help the farmer feed the animals!
Where: Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Drive, New Gloucester.When: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMWho: Open to the public.How: Pre-registration is not required. Just show up!Cost: $5.00 per person.For more info: Call: 688-4800 x15 or visit: www.pinelandfarms.org/education
Friday, May 24 - Lewiston: Baby Time
The Storylady presents rhymes, movement, and of course books!
Where: Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon Street, Lewiston.When: 11:00 AMWho: For ages 0 to 2 and their caregivers. Siblings are always welcome for this fun romp!How: Just show up!Cost: Free.For more info: Visit: http://lplonline.org/
Saturday, May 25 - New Gloucester: Guided Nature Hikes
Guided Nature Hikes through the fields and woods of Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village. Highlights include Loon's Point on Sabbathday Lake, Aurelia's Cascade, Old Grandfather and the Old County Rd.
Where: Leaves from Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, 707 Shaker Road, New Gloucester.When: 10 am and 1:30 pmWho: Open to the public.How: Just show up!Cost: $5.00-adults; $2.00-children; under 6- free.For more info: Call: (207) 926-4597 or visit: www.shaker.lib.me.us
Saturday, May 25 through Sunday, May 26 - Freeport: Yo-Yo People Show
The Freeport Theater of Awesome will feature The Yo-Yo People, a world record holding husband and wife duo. They will also be teaching a yo-yo workshop following the performance for a small additional fee. John and Rebecca Higby have performed their unique high energy comedy yo-yo, hula hoop, and unicycle show in 26 countries. Some of their finely tuned skills include performances with yo-yos attached to bouncy balls, yo-yos with 10 foot strings, and multiple yo-yos looping while hula hooping and unicycling all at the same time! Their high skill and deft timing coupled with high energy and sarcastic humor make the Yo-Yo People a favorite for every age.
Where: The Freeport Theater of Awesome, 5 Depot Street, Freeport. (Just one block from LL Bean near the train station.)When: 2:00 PMWho: All ages are welcome to enjoy!How: Tickets are available at the door or online or call 1-800-838-3006.Cost: $14 in advance/$16 at the door
Sunday, May 26 - Lewiston: Opening Day Lewiston Summer Farmers' Market
Family friendly activities for the day include live music, a memorial day raffle and an arts and activity. Tables and chairs will be available for visitors to sit and enjoy good food and good company. Visitors to the market can expect to shop with almost 30 new and returning vendors selling farm fresh vegetables, seasonal fruit, grass fed beef, chicken, lamb, pork, rabbit, artisan cheese and dairy, homemade baked goods, live lobster and seafood, maple products, fresh cut flowers, perennial plants, handcrafted soap, mushroom kits, local art and craft and much more!
Where: Bates Mill 5, at the municipal parking lot on the corner of Lincoln and Main Street, Lewiston.When: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Open every Sunday, 10 am – 1pm, through the middle of October.)Who: Open to the public.How: Just show up!Cost: Free admission.For more info: Call: 207-513-3848, email: lewistonfarmersmarket@gmail.com or visit: lewistonfarmersmarket.blogspot.com
Monday, May 27 - Lewiston: Advocates for Children Play Group
Come together to play and share experiences with other parents and kids. An Advocates for Children staff facilitator will also be present.
Where: Advocates for Children, 57 Birch Street, Lewiston.When: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMWho: For moms and dads with children five or younger.How: Just show up!Cost: Free.For more info: http://www.advocatesforchildren.net/
Tuesday, May 28 - Lewiston: Preschool Storytime
Storytimes at the library are a great opportunity to enrich your little one with wonderful stories and lively songs. They are also an opportunity for parents to meet other parents and children in the area!
Where: Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St, Lewiston.When: 11:00 AMWho: Aimed toward ages 2.5 - 5 years old. Siblings are always welcomeHow: Just show up!Cost: Free.For more info: Call 513-3133 or visit: http://www.lplonline.org
Tuesday, May 28 - Lewiston: Read to a Dog
Yes indeed, research has shown that when children read aloud to a dog their skills and confidence increase. The dog is an uncritical listener as the children explain the story and work through their own vocabulary and comprehension.
Where: Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon Street, Lewiston.When: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PMWho: Open to the public.How: Call the Children's Department to reserve a spot: 513-3133.Cost: Free.For more info: Visit: http://lplonline.org/
Wednesday, May 29 - New Gloucester: Ice Cream Making
Learn how to make ice cream from milk fresh from Pineland Farms.
Where: Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Drive, New Gloucester.When: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMWho: Open to the public.How: Pre-registration is not required. Just show up!Cost: $5.00 per person. Purchase tickets in the Market.For more info: Call: 688-4800 x15 or visit: www.pinelandfarms.org/education
Wednesday, May 29 - Lewiston: Advocates for Children Open Play Time
Come on in and play! Unstructured playtime for parents and kids. No staff facilitator.
Where: Advocates for Children, 57 Birch Street, Lewiston.When: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: Kids and a guardian.How: Just show up!Cost: Free.For more info: http://www.advocatesforchildren.net/
Gel Boards
Macaroni Made
I saw this awesome idea on Pinterest and it inspired me to try my own take on it! My kids love it and it was so easy and fun to make!
Supplies:
Hair gel (cheap stuff from the a dollar store)
Glitter
Duct tape
Cardboard
Clear plastic bag
Step 1: Measure approximately 5-6 ounces of hair gel and mix in as much glitter as you want!
Step 2: Pour mixture into a clear food storage bag and get as much air out as possible and seal bag.
Step 3: Measure ...
Part-time Princess by Deborah Underwood
May Book Club Title
Part-time Princess by Deborah Underwood is not your typical fairy tale. When a normal little girl dreams one night that she is a princess, she wakes up to realize her royal adventures aren't just a dream after all. She's not just a princess who wears pretty gowns and goes to balls though, she fearlessly stands up to dragons and tames trolls.
Part-time Princess is a perfect balance between all things princess and a fearless girl who stands up for herself. This princess loves glamour, but she is also ...
Part-time Princess is a perfect balance between all things princess and a fearless girl who stands up for herself. This princess loves glamour, but she is also ...
Kids Bowl FREE All Summer
Macaroni Fun
Want to escape the heat this summer? Want the kids to get some excercise? Then you need to check out this FREE bowling program at kidsbowlfree.com. Your kids can bowl 2 FREE games of bowling each and every day of summer for FREE.
More Information on the Program
More Information on the Program
- You can sign the kids up at multiple centers but you will need to create another account. Only one unique email address can be used to open an account, so you will need to register with another email address.
- If you ...
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