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ANSONIA- The Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center has announced it will provide daily lunch to students in its Summer Nature Days program. It will be included in the tuition price.

The program will run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays-Fridays.

Photo taken from website

Choose from the following sessions: July 21-25, July 28-Aug.1, Aug. 4-8, Aug.11-15.

Summer Nature Days are designed for ages 5 to 11 who love the outdoors and wildlife. 
These popular classes will not only be educational but also a chance to explore the 150 acres the park offers.

Participants will visit a variety of habitats such as the park's wetlands, fields, and woodlands. This is a great environmental program to meet new friends, play games, make crafts, enjoy the nature center's organic gardens, cook, and more. 

Tuition is $150 for priority students (Ansonia residents and current family-level FANCI members) and $175 all others. 

The nature center is at 10 Deerfield Road. For information call 203-736-1053.


This is a press release from the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center.

Volunteer counselors sought for MDA camp in Hebron

 

MDA Summer Camp is a one-week sleepover camp for young people between the ages of six and 17 who are affected by neuromuscular disease. Volunteer counselors become a close companion to campers and assist them with a variety of activities, including arts and crafts, swimming, and adapted sports. / Contributed photo

The Muscular Dystrophy Association is searching for men  looking for a rewarding and memorable experience this summer to join their summer camp.

Volunteer counselors are needed to assist young people with neuromuscular diseases and help them enjoy a fun-filled week at MDA summer camp, which will take place from Aug. 3-9 at Camp Hemlocks in Hebron.

With less than 60 days until camp begins volunteers are needed to sign up now.

There has been an overwhelming response from female applicants, so at this time, only male applicants are asked to apply.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and able to lift and care for a young person between the ages of six and 17.
          As a volunteer counselor, one will have the opportunity to become a close companion to a camper affected by neuromuscular disease and help them with daily activities such at eating, bathing and dressing. Counselors will also assist campers with recreational activities such as arts and crafts, swimming, and adapted sports.

MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and far-reaching professional and public health education.

Volunteering as a counselor at MDA summer camp is a rewarding and life-changing experience. 

The friendships formed and the memories created will last forever. Additional information about volunteering at MDA summer camp is available online at www.mda.org.

 For information, contact Casey Bilodeau or Karen Mickley-Gomez at 203-248-6500 or cbilodeau@mdausa.org or kmickley-gomez@mdausa.org.

This information is taken from a press release from MDA. 

Summer soccer camp slated in Seymour

SEYMOUR - Summer soccer day camp offers basic technical and tactical training for the youth player in an environment that is challenging and enjoyable. 

The curriculum designed to teach common skills and individual and team strategies from beginners to intermediate players.

Each camp session is taught by Academica Futbol Club (AFC) Professional Premier Staff. 

Fee includes ball and T-shirt. There is a $10 discount for second child registered.

The camp will be held from July 15-19 at the Seymour Middle School lower field.

The fee schedule is:
Mini Kick, ages 4-6,  $90; Half Day, ages 6-16, $125; Full Day, ages 8-16, $175.

Sign up now to ensure enrollment at www.academicafc.net.

This information is taken from a press release from Deirdre Caruso, Manager of Operations & Grants, Seymour.