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A Special Guide To Children’s Summer Events.

Special supplement produced by the Advertising Department of the Watertown Daily Times W

FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2013

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(NewsUSA)- When it comes to improv-ing academic performance, boosting self-esteem and teaching social skills, few things beat team sports. Sports give kids the opportunity to get attention and respect, and to use the natural skills that come with youth, like speed and coordi-nation.

According to one survey of 2,185 chil-dren conducted by The Women’s Sports Foundation and Harris Interactive, kids who played sports or who participated in activities like frisbee, camping and hiking felt healthier and more conident about their bodies than those who did not. Other studies demonstrate that children active in sports perform better in school and are less likely to use drugs as young adults.

Of course, sports can have a downside. Overly competitive leagues, discouraging coaches and injuries from unsafe practic-es can quickly turn kids away from sports. So how can you make sure that your child has a positive experience? Here are some tips:

* Make sure that your child is mature enough to participate. In general, kids aren’t equipped for the rules and coop-eration required in team sports until age six or seven. But each child develops dif-

ferently. Don’t push children if they’re not ready.

* Make sure that the league or coach emphasizes fun. If you ask children why they want to play a sport, they’ll probably say that they want to have fun or make friends. No matter their sport of choice, make sure that your child’s enjoying him or herself.

* Don’t stress winning over everything else. Extreme competitiveness overrides any sportsmanship your child would oth-erwise learn. Focus on personal markers of success, not the league championship.

You can reward your child for playing a sport even if their league does not. You can order your own trophy and present it for a job well done, whether that means making the winning hit or simply putting in a good effort.

* Don’t force your child to specialize too soon. Few kids are going to get sports scholarships; instead of trying to turn your child into a baseball or basketball star, let them try out a variety of sports. Some children are never going to enjoy sports. Instead of forcing kids into an activity that they don’t like, ind another physical activ-ity, such as track, cycling or hiking, that they can enjoy.

Get Your Kids into the GameBy Tresa Erickson, MAB

Summer will soon be in full swing, and at some point the kids will grow bored. Shake things up a bit with some rather old fashioned fun: a scavenger hunt.

You can run the hunts anyway you want, and you won’t need a lot of sup-plies. Scavenger hunts are just that --- hunts for a list of items of your choos-ing. The items may be things or actions, old or new, themed or unthemed, hid-den or in plain sight, with clues as to their whereabouts. Participants may look for the items on their own or in teams and collect the items or take photos of them, if instructed. Generally, the person or team that inds the most items on their list in the least amount of time wins.

Scavenger hunts can take place almost anywhere from a backyard to a neighborhood to a popular locale. You can contain the hunt to your basement or branch out into your neighborhood. Just make sure you let your kids know which neighbors are in on the hunt.

Along with choosing a location, you

will have to write up some challeng-ing clues and set a time limit to keep the hunt hopping. Instead of leaving a note for your kids to look for the next item at the swings, you can be more cryptic and suggest they head west to Grandma’s favorite place to play as a kid. Your kids will have to think a little, and they’ll have to do it fast in order to ind everything on their list in the half hour you allotted for the hunt.

Scavenger hunts can be a great deal of fun, and the more thought you put into yours, the better time your kids will have. Creativity is the name of the game. Another example is to have it at a local park and ask your kids to perform and photograph some of the items on the list. You can have them take a pic-ture of themselves as they coast down the slide with a dandelion tucked be-hind their ear or jump over a series of puddles without scaring the ducks at the nearby pond.

Scavenger hunts require little in the way of supplies, and you can have them over and over. They are a great way to keep kids busy on those long summer days.

Let the Hunt Begin

2 0 1 3 K I D S S U M M E R E V E N T S 6/5�11:00am “Sail into Reading” storytime Lyme Free Library, Chaumont - Children Hosted by Lyme Free Library, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Children’s Room. Preschool stories, crafts and snack. 6/12�11:00am “Sail into Reading” storytime Lyme Free Library, Chaumont Hosted by Lyme Free Library, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Children’s Room. Preschool stories, crafts and snack. 6/14 Great NYS Food & Wine Festival Town of Clayton Cerow Recreation Park Arena, Clayton Exhibitions 1 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 14, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 15, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 16, Town of Clayton Cerow Recreation Park Arena, 615 East Line Road. Food and wine products made in New York state. More than 70 exhibitors. Admission: $5; military, $4; children, $3. 6/14�5:30am Community Picnic Zenda Farms, Clayton - Socials

Sponsored by Thousand Islands Land Trust, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 14, Zenda Farm Preserve, Route 12E. Live music, games, water balloons, raffle, prizes. Hot dogs, hamburgers, salads, desserts and beverages. Cost: $12; children younger than 12, free. Advance reservations appreciated, www.tilandtrust.org, 686-5345, or [email protected]. 6/15 Great NYS Food & Wine Festival Town of Clayton Cerow Recreation Park Arena, Clayton Exhibitions 1 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 14, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 15, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 16, Town of Clayton Cerow Recreation Park Arena, 615 East Line Road. Food and wine products made in New York state. More than 70 exhibitors. Admission: $5; military, $4; children, $3. 6/15 Free children’s fishing classes Minna Anthony Common Nature Center, Fineview - Children Sponsored by Minna Anthony Common Nature Center, taught by local author and photographer Spider Rybaak, Saturdays,

May 25, June 15, July 6, Aug. 31, Sept. 14, and Oct. 5, at the nature center, Wellesley Island State Park, County Route 100. Two classes each day, regular fishing with worms and lures, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and fly-fishing, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Students 16 and older need state fishing license. Information: 482-2479. 6/16 Great NYS Food & Wine Festival Town of Clayton Cerow Recreation Park Arena, Clayton Exhibitions 1 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 14, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 15, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 16, Town of Clayton Cerow Recreation Park Arena, 615 East Line Road. Food and wine products made in New York state. More than 70 exhibitors. Admission: $5; military, $4; children, $3. 6/19�11:00am “Sail into Reading” storytime �Lyme Free Library, Chaumont - Children Hosted by Lyme Free Library, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Children’s Room. Preschool stories, crafts and snack. 6/26�11:00am “Sail into Reading” storytime

Lyme Free Library, Chaumont Learning - Children Hosted by Lyme Free Library, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Children’s Room. Preschool stories, crafts and snack. 6/27 Spaghetti Dinner St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Watertown Something to eat - Dinners Sponsored by Altar Rosary Society, 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 29, Jan. 31, Feb. 28, March 21, April 25, May 30 and June 27 (Mount Carmel), St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Monsignor Sechi Hall, 850 Arsenal St. Takeouts, 4 p.m., bring containers. Cost: $8; children 3 and older, $4.50; children younger than 3, free; sauce, $5 per quart; meatballs, 75 cents each. 6/28�11:00am Krebashia Kingdom Chateaugay Recreation Park, Chateaugay - Fairs and festivals Medieval fantasy faire, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, June 28, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m .

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(WMS)- Summer vacation often starts with high expectations. Children are ex-cited about the prospect of fun days out-doors playing with friends, while parents anxiously await relaxing months without the responsibilities of school and extracurricu-lar clubs. But once summer vacation arrives and the irst few days have passed, parents often ind that the litany of cheers and gig-gles transform into a chorus of “I’m bored.”

Many parents pore over ideas that will keep their children busy throughout the summer. Many activities that come to mind tend to be expensive, so if cutting costs is a priority, parents might need to think outside the box to come up with entertaining ideas that won’t break the bank.

CampSummer camp is a popular way for kids to

spend their summers, but many camps are expensive. Parents looking for an alternative to costly camps should consider local pro-grams that offer summer activities. Libraries, schools and childcare centers may have pro-grams that run the length of summer and are considerably less expensive than more formal camps. A YMCA or even a swim club may also put together activities. Parents whose children attend afterschool sporting classes, such as karate or soccer, may ind that the or-ganizations offer a camp or summer program.

Day TripsIf a parent is off for the summer, then day

trips may be a possibility. Schedule a few day trips to different locations that the kids are excited to see. Newspapers routinely print “Go See It” or “Just Go” listings that highlight local events. The family can gather around the table and decide which outings would be interesting and then mark them on the calendar. Some parents purchase sea-son passes to amusement parks and take the kids several times over the summer. In

either case, bring snacks and lunch from home when possible to keep costs in check.

Kid SwapChances are many of your neighbors are

also facing the same dificulties as they try to ind ways for kids to spend their summer afternoons. Parents can get together and set up a schedule for entertaining the kids. For example, one parent is responsible for the whole lot one day, while the next day another parent takes a turn. This gives par-ents the opportunity to take a break from

parental responsibilities and enjoy some quiet time. And for the children, time spent in a pool, watching movies, playing video games, or riding bikes is often more enjoy-able with friends in tow.

Fun ProjectsChildren often want to feel useful, and

may enjoy the responsibility of some easy tasks in and around the house -- so long as the tasks are fun. Washing the car with a hose and a bucket of sudsy water is a fun way to cool off during the hot summer days and get a chore done. While parents should not expect a perfect job, they can rest as-sured that the kids will have at least an hour of fun in the sun and water.

Set aside a patch of the yard that children can turn into their own personal gardens. Encourage digging in this area and provide seeds or seedling plants as well as kid-sized gardening tools. Each day the kids can check on the progress of their gardens.

Some home-improvement and craft stores sponsor free learning activities for children. They can be held in the morning or afternoon and will teach interesting skills that can be put to use again at home.

Summer vacations are soon to arrive, and parents can be armed with a list of en-joyable -- yet inexpensive -- ways to keep kids busy.

How to Keep Kids Entertained All Summer LongBy Katie Stokes

When you are the main daytime care-taker of your children, summer vacation can loom awfully large this time of year. Come mid-June, no bus will swoop in to rescue you from a grumpy morning. Your harried, but comfortable schedule will be utterly annihilated and it will be up to you to teach your kids how to make a craft with what’s left.

Summer fun with school-aged kids takes cooperation, a sense of adventure, and at least a little planning and discipline. But with some preparation, you, too, can look forward to the day the bus stops showing up and the kids are all yours again. Here are ive ways you can prepare yourself and your kids for that big lump of free time coming your way, ready or not:

1) Schedule – Maybe you’re the type of person who likes every minute to be as-signed to a task – even if that task is re-laxation time. Or perhaps you’re the type who likes to have a generic guideline, but is willing to drop everything for an unex-pected adventure. Either way, you’ll feel more relaxed if you keep a generalized schedule. What that looks like is com-pletely up to you, but a good rule of thumb is to schedule a morning activity, an af-ternoon activity and to keep set meal and rest times.

2) Sign Up for Day Camps – Several lo-cal organizations offer weekday camps for kids over the age of 5, and many schools offer a summer recreation camp or program for enrolled students. To stay updated on the dates, times and costs of these opportunities, follow NNYLife.com on Facebook. We regularly update the blog with information about family activi-ties and share news about new day camp/activity/event opportunities on our Face-book page.

3) Add Water - We live near a great lake, a major river and the best waterpark

in the state. But if you’re not one to pack up for the beach, you should at least in-vest in a slip n’ slide or kiddie pool early in the season. A couple of other great ideas we’ve been wanting to try are building a giant water-illed “blob” made from plas-tic sheeting, or making a homemade out-door waterpark with PVC piping and some cheap foam noodles. If all else fails, what adult doesn’t have fond memories of run-ning through the sprinkler?

4) Look for New Activities – Some-times we’re just stumped. We’ve already painted everything in sight, emptied the jumbo bubble solution bottle, it’s raining outside and there’s no way the kids are watching another cartoon because you’re afraid their brains will start leaking out of their ears. Thank you God for inventing the internet. Pinterest – the online “pin board” of great ideas from around the world – has a never ending supply of ideas for indoor crafts, outdoor crafts, tips for traveling with kids, yarn Mission: Impossible mazes – and even more bizarre things you’ll won-der why you didn’t think of irst. All you need is a little preparation, a little imagi-nation and a great big sense of humor for when things go awry.

5) Food + Outdoors – One of our fa-vorite parts of summer is food (eating, growing, cooking) in the outdoors. There is such an abundance of wonderful pro-duce in northern New York beginning in July that it’s hard to stop. Every Wednes-day, we visit the GWNC Chamber Farm & Craft market downtown and pick up some new variety of fruit or vegetable to add to our repertoire, and there are many, many more farm markets throughout the area with goodies ranging from fresh greens to fresh-baked oatmeal whoopee pies (sinfully good!). We cook out, we eat a la carte at every opportunity, and we revel in the lush and all-too-fast summer growing season.

What To Do When School’s Out(WMS)- Volunteering is a great way for

people to give back to their communities. It’s also a great way for parents to instill character in their children. When kids vol-unteer, they learn lessons about responsi-bility while also learning how enjoyable it can be to help the less fortunate. Kids who volunteer early in life are more likely to do so throughout their lives, and that lifetime of service can be invaluable. The following are a few age-appropriate ideas that can help get kids excited about volunteering and giv-ing back to their neighborhoods.

* When kids reach elementary school, parents should introduce them to volun-teering. Activities for school-aged kids should be simple, such as accompanying their parents to food banks where kids can help feed the homeless and less fortunate. Kids with grandparents living in assisted living facilities can read to residents at the facility or bring them homemade arts and crafts or even foods they helped prepare. These tasks are simple, and kids won’t feel nervous when accompanied by parents.

* When kids reach middle school, they might not feel it’s necessary for Mom and Dad to tag along as much. This is perfectly alright, and it’s a great time for kids to branch out and choose some volunteer activities of their own. Instead of accompanying kids to

the food bank, let them work a shift on their own. Kids who have been volunteering since early childhood might have some volunteer-ing goals of their own by the time they reach middle school, so don’t insist they continue with current activities if there’s something else sparking their interest. Kids might want to help an elderly neighbor with shopping for groceries or taking care of their property. Encourage such ideas, and expect kids to want to exercise some independence when they reach middle school.

* High school students tend to have busy schedules, but those who have been vol-unteering since childhood will likely ind a way to continue doing so. Teenagers tend to have more speciic interests than young-er children, and parents can encourage teens to incorporate those interests into their volunteering. For example, kids who love sports might be able to work with the local sports and recreation center to coach younger athletes. Or kids who excel in the classroom can tutor younger students. Vol-unteering can look good on a high school student’s resume when the time comes to apply for college, but parents should be careful that their high school-aged children don’t stretch themselves too thin with extra-curricular activities. Encourage volunteer-ing but not at the expense of schoolwork.

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2 0 1 3 K I D S S U M M E R E V E N T S Saturday, June 29, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 30, Chateaugay Recreation Park, 7247 Route 374. Includes history, music, dance, belly dancers, jousting, sword fighting, magic, demonstrations, “Kiddie Kingdom,” Celtic folk music, The Queen, Birds of Prey, smoked barbecue, merchants in the square. Admission: $10; senior citizens and students, $5; children younger than 5, free. Free parking. 6/29�11:00am Krebashia Kingdom Chateaugay Recreation Park, Chateaugay - Fairs and festivals Medieval fantasy faire, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, June 28, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 29, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 30, Chateaugay Recreation Park, 7247 Route 374. Includes history, music, dance, belly dancers, jousting, sword fighting, magic, demonstrations, “Kiddie Kingdom,” Celtic folk music, The Queen, Birds of Prey, smoked barbecue, merchants in the square. Admission: $10; senior citizens and students, $5; children younger than 5, free. Free parking. 6/30�11:00am Krebashia Kingdom Chateaugay Recreation Park, Chateaugay Leisure - Fairs and festivals Medieval fantasy faire, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, June 28, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 29, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 30, Chateaugay Recreation Park, 7247 Route 374. Includes history, music, dance, belly dancers, jousting, sword fighting, magic,

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Sponsored by Minna Anthony Common Nature Center, taught by local author and photographer Spider Rybaak, Saturdays, May 25, June 15, July 6, Aug. 31, Sept. 14, and Oct. 5, at the nature center, Wellesley Island State Park, County Route 100. Two classes each day, regular fishing with worms and lures, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and fly-fishing, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Students 16 and older need state fishing license. Information: 482-2479. 7/10�11:00am “Sail into Reading” storytime Lyme Free Library, Chaumont Learning - Children Hosted by Lyme Free Library, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Children’s Room. Preschool stories, crafts and snack. 7/17�11:00am £ “Sail into Reading” storytime Lyme Free Library, Chaumont - Children Hosted by Lyme Free Library, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Children’s Room. Preschool stories, crafts and snack. 7/24�11:00am “Sail into Reading” storytime Lyme Free Library, Chaumont - Children Hosted by Lyme Free Library, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Children’s Room. Preschool stories, crafts and snack. 7/31�11:00am “Sail into Reading” storytime Lyme Free Library, Chaumont - Children Hosted by Lyme Free Library, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Children’s Room. Preschool

stories, crafts and snack. 8/5 Seeking toys for children Massena, - Donations Sponsored by Coast Guard to support local Toys-for-Tots, bring toys 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Saturday, Dec. 14, Seaway Building, 180 Andrews St. 8/7�11:00am “Sail into Reading” storytime Lyme Free Library, Chaumont - Children Hosted by Lyme Free Library, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Children’s Room. Preschool stories, crafts and snack. 8/14�11:00am “Sail into Reading” storytime Lyme Free Library, Chaumont - Children Hosted by Lyme Free Library, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Children’s Room. Preschool stories, crafts and snack. 8/21�11:00am “Sail into Reading” storytime Lyme Free Library, Chaumont - Children Hosted by Lyme Free Library, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Children’s Room. Preschool stories, crafts and snack. 8/28�11:00am “Sail into Reading” storytime Lyme Free Library, Chaumont - Children Hosted by Lyme Free Library, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Children’s Room. Preschool stories, crafts and snack

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(WMS)- Adults who play golf know just how fun and frustrating the game can be. Whether you’re a veteran golfer or some-one just learning the links, golf can be chal-lenging.

But as exacting as the game can be, it also can be just as rewarding, even for kids. Children who embrace the game of golf will learn a host of lessons they can apply in all facets of life. A humbling game even for professional golfers, golf can teach kids lessons in humility and the value

of persistence even when things aren’t go-ing your way.

Golf is also a great way for parents to get kids off the couch and outdoors for some fun in the sun. Instead of spending summer afternoons in front of the television, kids who play golf are out patrolling pristine golf courses while getting some cardiovascu-lar exercise along the way. Golf can also strengthen a child’s hand-eye coordina-tion, which can help them in other activi-ties, including many different sports.

Though many people do not begin play-ing golf until they’ve reached adulthood, it’s never too early for boys and girls to start learning the game of golf. Parents of preschoolers can start their kids off with a toddler play set. Though it’s just a toy, a play set can help lay a solid foundation for future golfers. Kids who have watched Mom and Dad play golf or practice their swing can develop their own swings on their play set.

As kids approach school age, don’t overlook the nearby putt-putt or miniature golf range as a valuable teaching tool. Min-iature golf clubs are small enough for many children to use comfortably, and kids can use miniature golf courses as a place to put any lessons or advice on putting to good use. What’s more, a miniature golf course is more than just golf, with creative courses and other fun activities, so kids won’t feel overwhelmed with golf.

When kids move on from preschool to elementary school, some might want to tag along with Mom or Dad to the driving range. You should try to avoid overwhelm-ing kids with too much instruction or infor-mation. Instead, keep things as simple as possible, teaching them the basic swing

and encouraging them no matter how quickly they adapt.

As kids enter middle school and ap-proach high school, those who are enjoy-ing the game of golf can take advantage of the driving range if they haven’t already be-gun to. A driving range typically has mark-ers that indicate the distance of a regular hole, regardless of which tee you will play from on an actual golf course. Kids can aim for holes at shorter distances to learn how far their drives are going. You can then adjust the lessons you teach your children based on how far youngsters can drive the ball.

As a child gets closer to high school, you might want to buy the child his or her own set of clubs. Look for inexpensive clubs (oftentimes, thrift stores or other second-hand retailers have clubs for sale) because growing children will eventually grow out of their irst set of clubs. When your child inds a set of clubs that suits him or her, teach the proper way to swing and con-sider signing up your son or daughter for lessons. Those irst few lessons can prove invaluable, turning a pastime into a passion kids will carry with them throughout their lives.

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By Tresa Erickson, MAB

Your children are no longer babies. They haven’t been so for a while, but you’ve always thought of them that way until this year. Seems like they matured over night, and now you’re ready to give them a little more independence and send them to camp this summer.

Most children are ready for summer camp around age 10. Not only can they take care of their personal needs, but most are spreading their wings and can handle a little time away from Mom and Dad. In fact, they might even look for-ward to getting away from home for a week or two.

In order to select the right camp, you need to ask family and friends for recom-mendations. You might also want to con-tact your local park district for a list of the camps they offer and conduct a search online. You will probably ind a wide range of camps available. However, not all will meet your children’s needs and in-terests.

Sit down with your children and dis-cuss your indings. Select some camps together and then contact each for fur-ther information. Together, you can ind the right camp and you should enroll

your children in whatever camps you choose as soon as possible before they ill up.

Once your children are signed up for camp, you can start preparing them for what lies ahead. Make sure you post a calendar somewhere and count down the days to camp together. Read through the camp brochures together and check out some books on camping adventures. If they aren’t already, get your children excited about camp by relating tales of what you did at camp as a kid.

Create a packing list for camp and help your children gather their things. Encour-age them to take a cherished keepsake in case they get homesick and need a reminder of home. Discuss the issue of homesickness with your children and let them know that it’s ok to miss home from time to time.

Get up early on the irst day of camp and take your children to camp, if pos-sible. Help them get settled into their new surroundings, meet their camp counsel-ors and explore the area together. Don’t stay too long, however. Leave as soon as you think your children are ready. Keep your farewells short and sweet, try not to get too emotional and encourage your

children to have a great time.Send your children letters while they

are away to prevent them from getting homesick. If they are staying at camp for more than a few days, send them a care package, if permitted. Hold off on any special celebrations until your children get back from camp. This will ensure they don’t feel like they missed out on any-thing big while they were gone.

Pick up your children from camp, if

possible, and throw them a little welcome home party. Help them make a scrap-book of their camp experiences and en-courage them to stay in touch with the friends they made.

In all likelihood, your children will enjoy their days away at camp and want to do it again next summer. They will become more and more independent with each passing year and leaving the nest may be easier for them.

Off to Summer Camp They Go!Courtesy of Thousand Island Tour-

ism CouncilSummer will be here before you

know it, and that means there are many new and exciting things to do in Water-town and the 1000 Islands area!

Lighthouse Opening in JuneDid you know that you can take a

boat tour of the 1000 Islands and get to walk to the very top of a real light-house? Rock Island Lighthouse located between Alexandria Bay and Clayton is opening June 22 for tours! Visitors to the island will be able to tour through all of the buildings and climb the spi-ral iron staircase to the top of the light-house. The lighthouse keeper’s quar-ters, a museum and other buildings will also be open for touring.

The lighthouse is operated by New York State Parks and admission is just $3 for adults and $2 for children ages 6-12. Children under 6 are free! The lighthouse will be open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Access to the island is available from Clayton Island tours. The boat tour company (www.ClaytonIslandTours.

com) departs from Clayton and Welles-ley Island State Park.

Meet American Girl Doll AuthorDid you know that the 2012 Ameri-

can Girl doll “Caroline Abbott” lives in Sackets Harbor during the War of 1812? Caroline and her friends have all kinds of adventures and daring excursions onto Lake Ontario in a companion book series written by author Kathleen Ernst of Wisconsin. Ms. Ernst will be at the Sackets Harbor Battleield State Historic Site on July 6 to meet Caroline fans and sign books. The battleield in-tends to host a Victorian tea party, doll rafles and 1812-related activities. For more information, visit www.Sacket-sHarborBattleield.org.

Bridge Celebrates 75 YearsDid you know that the Thousand

Islands International Bridge that con-nects the United States and Canada just 20 miles from Watertown has been around for 75 years? The Bridge Author-ity will mark the occasion with a special ireworks display Friday, Aug. 2, from the shoreline of Boldt Castle on Heart Island near Alexandria Bay. The festivi-

ties continue with an “open house” on Saturday, Aug. 17 at the base of the U.S. bridge span at Collins Landing, conve-niently located just off of Interstate 81 near the bridge toll booths. Refresh-ments including ice cream and drinks will be served. Live music, historic vid-eo of the bridge construction and more are planned for entertainment. This will be a family-friendly event.

Fairytale Castles Exist NearbyTwo real-life castles open to visitors

in May. The Boldt Castle (www.boldt-castle.com) on Heart Island near Al-exandria Bay is six stories tall and has more than 120 rooms! Heart Island is also home to the two-story Power-house with arched entrance walkway, three-story “Children’s Playhouse” and other stone buildings. Construction on the castle began in 1900 and lasted until 1904, when its builder, George Boldt, suddenly stopped construction because of the untimely death of his wife, Louise. Broken-hearted, Mr. Boldt never returned to the island. The castle opens May 11. Many school groups visit the castle in May and June, but it’s also a

popular stop for not only local families but visitors from all across the world.

Singer Castle (www.singercastle.com) on Dark Island near Hammond was once the private hunting lodge to Frederick Bourne, president of the Singer Sewing Machine Co. The four-story, 28-room castle was built from 1902-1904. The castle is noted for its medieval décor and hidden passage-ways within the walls that were once used by dining and wait staff to serve Mr. Bourne and his guests promptly and without intrusion. Visitors are toured through the passages.

The castles are located on islands, which means visitors need either their own boats or to hitch a ride with one of the touring companies that runs among the 1000 Islands on the St. Law-rence River. Boat tour companies can take visitors on sightseeing cruises, lunch and dinner cruises, eco-tours, ireworks cruises and more. Uncle Sam Boat Tours (www.usboattours.com) leaves from Alexandria Bay. Clayton Island Tours (www.claytonislandtours.com) leaves from Clayton.

Summer Will Be Here Before You Know It!

The New York State Depart-ment of Environmental Conserva-tion (DEC) runs four environmental education camps throughout the state. Participants 11- 17 years old can experience a balance of environmental education, sports-man education and outdoor fun! Lessons and hands-on activities teach kids about nature. Swim-

ming, hiking and canoeing are

on the agenda, too, as campers

learn new outdoor skills. Campers

come away with a life-long pas-

sion for nature and a dedication

to stewardship of our natural re-

sources. For more information visit

DEC’s website at http://www.dec.

ny.gov/education/29.html

Environmental Education Camps Build. Learn. Explore.

Think Big this summer at Summer Science Camps at NNY Math in the Salmon Run Mall.

Morning and afternoon sessions in Physics, Sports Science, Food Science, Biology, Engineering and Coding!

[email protected] facebook.com/nnymath

JIM BOEHEIM'S SYRACUSE BASKETBALL CAMP

MORE INFO GO TO WWW.JIMBOEHEIM.COM

June 23-27, 2013

June 28-July 2, 2013

August 1-August 5, 2013

BOARDING CAMPER: $575 • EXTENDED DAY: $475 • DAY CAMPER: $400

WATERTOWN FAMILY YMCA

CHECK OUT ANY OF OUR FUN CAMPS! — SPRING —

• Spring/Summer Gymnastics Camp • Spring Tumbling Camp

— SUMMER — • Youth Basketball Camp • Sport Development Camp • Rams Baseball Camp • Sports Camp • Art Camps • Volleyball Setters Camp • Gymnastics Program

• USA Soccer Camp

BROCHURES & INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT:

FAIRGROUNDS YMCA 585 RAND DRIVE, WATERTOWN • 755-9622

www.watertownymca.org

FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ®

FOR HEALTHY LIVING FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

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(NewsUSA)- According to the Travel Industry Association, one-third of Ameri-can adults take camping trips, making camping the nation’s number one out-door vacation activity.

Camping provides a budget-friendly chance to enjoy nature. Campers can pitch their tents anywhere, from back-yards to national parks.

For families, camping should be a healthy way to enjoy nature - not a stress-ful trip. With some careful planning, fami-lies can arm themselves against any un-expected mishaps.

Basic supplies and some must-haves:- Sun protection. Sunscreen, hats and

glasses complete any outdoor ensem-ble.

- Insect repellent. Nothing ruins the great outdoors like a close encounter with mosquitoes, gnats and ticks.

- Clothing. Getting dirty while camp-ing is part of the fun, so dress children accordingly. Pack extra socks, T-shirts and underwear, and bring portable stain remover.

- Snacks. It’s raining too hard to start a ire? Bring crackers, snack bars, ce-real, nuts and dried fruit as emergency rations. Canned soups, vegetables and

spaghetti also make for quick meals.- Cooking basics. Nothing compares

to campire cooking. Rustle up vittles in inexpensive cookware that can be used over an open ire, like skillets, pots and pans.

- Grilling supplies. A portable grill, charcoal, starter fluid and matches make for a better dinner than cold refried beans.

- Dinnerware. Stick with the basics at dinner. Use plastic or paper plates and utensils for easy clean-up.

- Drinks. Avoid dehydration with bot-tled water and juice boxes. Bring a cooler to keep drinks cold.

- Flashlights. Supplement starlight with lashlights, lanterns and plenty of batteries. For emergencies, bring along a wind-up lantern that doesn’t need bat-teries.

- S’mores. S’mores are easy to make and are the perfect ireside treat. All you need are marshmallows, chocolate bars and graham crackers - and napkins.

Camping outdoors can produce the memories that become family legends. A little planning will keep campers happy to re-tell these stories around campires for years to come.

Prepare Family for the Great Outdoors

A D I R O N D A C K S C E N I C R

A I L R O A D

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Celebrate the joys of Easter by taking the family on a train ride! Travel from Holland Patent Station

to Remsen Depot. At Remsen, you'll hunt for Easter eggs, meet the Easter bunny, and return.

An exciting event for all ages.

March 30th Departure Times

10:00AM 12:00PM & 2:00PM Departure Location

Holland Patent Station 9560 Depot St., Holland Patent, NY

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(NewsUSA)- According to the Travel Industry Association, one-third of Ameri-can adults take camping trips, making camping the nation’s number one out-door vacation activity.

Camping provides a budget-friendly chance to enjoy nature. Campers can pitch their tents anywhere, from back-yards to national parks.

For families, camping should be a healthy way to enjoy nature - not a stress-ful trip. With some careful planning, fami-lies can arm themselves against any un-expected mishaps.

Basic supplies and some must-haves:- Sun protection. Sunscreen, hats and

glasses complete any outdoor ensem-ble.

- Insect repellent. Nothing ruins the great outdoors like a close encounter with mosquitoes, gnats and ticks.

- Clothing. Getting dirty while camp-ing is part of the fun, so dress children accordingly. Pack extra socks, T-shirts and underwear, and bring portable stain remover.

- Snacks. It’s raining too hard to start a ire? Bring crackers, snack bars, ce-real, nuts and dried fruit as emergency rations. Canned soups, vegetables and

spaghetti also make for quick meals.- Cooking basics. Nothing compares

to campire cooking. Rustle up vittles in inexpensive cookware that can be used over an open ire, like skillets, pots and pans.

- Grilling supplies. A portable grill, charcoal, starter fluid and matches make for a better dinner than cold refried beans.

- Dinnerware. Stick with the basics at dinner. Use plastic or paper plates and utensils for easy clean-up.

- Drinks. Avoid dehydration with bot-tled water and juice boxes. Bring a cooler to keep drinks cold.

- Flashlights. Supplement starlight with lashlights, lanterns and plenty of batteries. For emergencies, bring along a wind-up lantern that doesn’t need bat-teries.

- S’mores. S’mores are easy to make and are the perfect ireside treat. All you need are marshmallows, chocolate bars and graham crackers - and napkins.

Camping outdoors can produce the memories that become family legends. A little planning will keep campers happy to re-tell these stories around campires for years to come.

Prepare Family for the Great Outdoors

A D I R O N D A C K S C E N I C R

A I L R O A D

EASTER BUNNY TRAIN

3 1 5 - 7 2 4 - 0 7 0 0 • w w w. a d i r o n d a c k r r. c o m

Celebrate the joys of Easter by taking the family on a train ride! Travel from Holland Patent Station

to Remsen Depot. At Remsen, you'll hunt for Easter eggs, meet the Easter bunny, and return.

An exciting event for all ages.

March 30th Departure Times

10:00AM 12:00PM & 2:00PM Departure Location

Holland Patent Station 9560 Depot St., Holland Patent, NY

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By Tresa Erickson, MAB

Your children are no longer babies. They haven’t been so for a while, but you’ve always thought of them that way until this year. Seems like they matured over night, and now you’re ready to give them a little more independence and send them to camp this summer.

Most children are ready for summer camp around age 10. Not only can they take care of their personal needs, but most are spreading their wings and can handle a little time away from Mom and Dad. In fact, they might even look for-ward to getting away from home for a week or two.

In order to select the right camp, you need to ask family and friends for recom-mendations. You might also want to con-tact your local park district for a list of the camps they offer and conduct a search online. You will probably ind a wide range of camps available. However, not all will meet your children’s needs and in-terests.

Sit down with your children and dis-cuss your indings. Select some camps together and then contact each for fur-ther information. Together, you can ind the right camp and you should enroll

your children in whatever camps you choose as soon as possible before they ill up.

Once your children are signed up for camp, you can start preparing them for what lies ahead. Make sure you post a calendar somewhere and count down the days to camp together. Read through the camp brochures together and check out some books on camping adventures. If they aren’t already, get your children excited about camp by relating tales of what you did at camp as a kid.

Create a packing list for camp and help your children gather their things. Encour-age them to take a cherished keepsake in case they get homesick and need a reminder of home. Discuss the issue of homesickness with your children and let them know that it’s ok to miss home from time to time.

Get up early on the irst day of camp and take your children to camp, if pos-sible. Help them get settled into their new surroundings, meet their camp counsel-ors and explore the area together. Don’t stay too long, however. Leave as soon as you think your children are ready. Keep your farewells short and sweet, try not to get too emotional and encourage your

children to have a great time.Send your children letters while they

are away to prevent them from getting homesick. If they are staying at camp for more than a few days, send them a care package, if permitted. Hold off on any special celebrations until your children get back from camp. This will ensure they don’t feel like they missed out on any-thing big while they were gone.

Pick up your children from camp, if

possible, and throw them a little welcome home party. Help them make a scrap-book of their camp experiences and en-courage them to stay in touch with the friends they made.

In all likelihood, your children will enjoy their days away at camp and want to do it again next summer. They will become more and more independent with each passing year and leaving the nest may be easier for them.

Off to Summer Camp They Go!Courtesy of Thousand Island Tour-

ism CouncilSummer will be here before you

know it, and that means there are many new and exciting things to do in Water-town and the 1000 Islands area!

Lighthouse Opening in JuneDid you know that you can take a

boat tour of the 1000 Islands and get to walk to the very top of a real light-house? Rock Island Lighthouse located between Alexandria Bay and Clayton is opening June 22 for tours! Visitors to the island will be able to tour through all of the buildings and climb the spi-ral iron staircase to the top of the light-house. The lighthouse keeper’s quar-ters, a museum and other buildings will also be open for touring.

The lighthouse is operated by New York State Parks and admission is just $3 for adults and $2 for children ages 6-12. Children under 6 are free! The lighthouse will be open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Access to the island is available from Clayton Island tours. The boat tour company (www.ClaytonIslandTours.

com) departs from Clayton and Welles-ley Island State Park.

Meet American Girl Doll AuthorDid you know that the 2012 Ameri-

can Girl doll “Caroline Abbott” lives in Sackets Harbor during the War of 1812? Caroline and her friends have all kinds of adventures and daring excursions onto Lake Ontario in a companion book series written by author Kathleen Ernst of Wisconsin. Ms. Ernst will be at the Sackets Harbor Battleield State Historic Site on July 6 to meet Caroline fans and sign books. The battleield in-tends to host a Victorian tea party, doll rafles and 1812-related activities. For more information, visit www.Sacket-sHarborBattleield.org.

Bridge Celebrates 75 YearsDid you know that the Thousand

Islands International Bridge that con-nects the United States and Canada just 20 miles from Watertown has been around for 75 years? The Bridge Author-ity will mark the occasion with a special ireworks display Friday, Aug. 2, from the shoreline of Boldt Castle on Heart Island near Alexandria Bay. The festivi-

ties continue with an “open house” on Saturday, Aug. 17 at the base of the U.S. bridge span at Collins Landing, conve-niently located just off of Interstate 81 near the bridge toll booths. Refresh-ments including ice cream and drinks will be served. Live music, historic vid-eo of the bridge construction and more are planned for entertainment. This will be a family-friendly event.

Fairytale Castles Exist NearbyTwo real-life castles open to visitors

in May. The Boldt Castle (www.boldt-castle.com) on Heart Island near Al-exandria Bay is six stories tall and has more than 120 rooms! Heart Island is also home to the two-story Power-house with arched entrance walkway, three-story “Children’s Playhouse” and other stone buildings. Construction on the castle began in 1900 and lasted until 1904, when its builder, George Boldt, suddenly stopped construction because of the untimely death of his wife, Louise. Broken-hearted, Mr. Boldt never returned to the island. The castle opens May 11. Many school groups visit the castle in May and June, but it’s also a

popular stop for not only local families but visitors from all across the world.

Singer Castle (www.singercastle.com) on Dark Island near Hammond was once the private hunting lodge to Frederick Bourne, president of the Singer Sewing Machine Co. The four-story, 28-room castle was built from 1902-1904. The castle is noted for its medieval décor and hidden passage-ways within the walls that were once used by dining and wait staff to serve Mr. Bourne and his guests promptly and without intrusion. Visitors are toured through the passages.

The castles are located on islands, which means visitors need either their own boats or to hitch a ride with one of the touring companies that runs among the 1000 Islands on the St. Law-rence River. Boat tour companies can take visitors on sightseeing cruises, lunch and dinner cruises, eco-tours, ireworks cruises and more. Uncle Sam Boat Tours (www.usboattours.com) leaves from Alexandria Bay. Clayton Island Tours (www.claytonislandtours.com) leaves from Clayton.

Summer Will Be Here Before You Know It!

The New York State Depart-ment of Environmental Conserva-tion (DEC) runs four environmental education camps throughout the state. Participants 11- 17 years old can experience a balance of environmental education, sports-man education and outdoor fun! Lessons and hands-on activities teach kids about nature. Swim-

ming, hiking and canoeing are

on the agenda, too, as campers

learn new outdoor skills. Campers

come away with a life-long pas-

sion for nature and a dedication

to stewardship of our natural re-

sources. For more information visit

DEC’s website at http://www.dec.

ny.gov/education/29.html

Environmental Education Camps Build. Learn. Explore.

Think Big this summer at Summer Science Camps at NNY Math in the Salmon Run Mall.

Morning and afternoon sessions in Physics, Sports Science, Food Science, Biology, Engineering and Coding!

[email protected] facebook.com/nnymath

JIM BOEHEIM'S SYRACUSE BASKETBALL CAMP

MORE INFO GO TO WWW.JIMBOEHEIM.COM

June 23-27, 2013

June 28-July 2, 2013

August 1-August 5, 2013

BOARDING CAMPER: $575 • EXTENDED DAY: $475 • DAY CAMPER: $400

WATERTOWN FAMILY YMCA

CHECK OUT ANY OF OUR FUN CAMPS! — SPRING —

• Spring/Summer Gymnastics Camp • Spring Tumbling Camp

— SUMMER — • Youth Basketball Camp • Sport Development Camp • Rams Baseball Camp • Sports Camp • Art Camps • Volleyball Setters Camp • Gymnastics Program

• USA Soccer Camp

BROCHURES & INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT:

FAIRGROUNDS YMCA 585 RAND DRIVE, WATERTOWN • 755-9622

www.watertownymca.org

FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ®

FOR HEALTHY LIVING FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

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(WMS)- Adults who play golf know just how fun and frustrating the game can be. Whether you’re a veteran golfer or some-one just learning the links, golf can be chal-lenging.

But as exacting as the game can be, it also can be just as rewarding, even for kids. Children who embrace the game of golf will learn a host of lessons they can apply in all facets of life. A humbling game even for professional golfers, golf can teach kids lessons in humility and the value

of persistence even when things aren’t go-ing your way.

Golf is also a great way for parents to get kids off the couch and outdoors for some fun in the sun. Instead of spending summer afternoons in front of the television, kids who play golf are out patrolling pristine golf courses while getting some cardiovascu-lar exercise along the way. Golf can also strengthen a child’s hand-eye coordina-tion, which can help them in other activi-ties, including many different sports.

Though many people do not begin play-ing golf until they’ve reached adulthood, it’s never too early for boys and girls to start learning the game of golf. Parents of preschoolers can start their kids off with a toddler play set. Though it’s just a toy, a play set can help lay a solid foundation for future golfers. Kids who have watched Mom and Dad play golf or practice their swing can develop their own swings on their play set.

As kids approach school age, don’t overlook the nearby putt-putt or miniature golf range as a valuable teaching tool. Min-iature golf clubs are small enough for many children to use comfortably, and kids can use miniature golf courses as a place to put any lessons or advice on putting to good use. What’s more, a miniature golf course is more than just golf, with creative courses and other fun activities, so kids won’t feel overwhelmed with golf.

When kids move on from preschool to elementary school, some might want to tag along with Mom or Dad to the driving range. You should try to avoid overwhelm-ing kids with too much instruction or infor-mation. Instead, keep things as simple as possible, teaching them the basic swing

and encouraging them no matter how quickly they adapt.

As kids enter middle school and ap-proach high school, those who are enjoy-ing the game of golf can take advantage of the driving range if they haven’t already be-gun to. A driving range typically has mark-ers that indicate the distance of a regular hole, regardless of which tee you will play from on an actual golf course. Kids can aim for holes at shorter distances to learn how far their drives are going. You can then adjust the lessons you teach your children based on how far youngsters can drive the ball.

As a child gets closer to high school, you might want to buy the child his or her own set of clubs. Look for inexpensive clubs (oftentimes, thrift stores or other second-hand retailers have clubs for sale) because growing children will eventually grow out of their irst set of clubs. When your child inds a set of clubs that suits him or her, teach the proper way to swing and con-sider signing up your son or daughter for lessons. Those irst few lessons can prove invaluable, turning a pastime into a passion kids will carry with them throughout their lives.

Help Kids Learn the Game of Golf

GEORGE FISCHER

Boldt Castle, Alexandria Bay

T I TOURISM COUNCIL

American Girl doll “Caroline Abbott”

MOUNTAIN VIEW PREVENTION SERVICES

376-2321 7714 NUMBER THREE RD., LOWVILLE, NY 13367

Visit www.mountainviewprevention.org

Are you a teen in high school that loves

performing or behind the scenes work in theatre?

GODSPELL Will be presented with 2 performances in July, 2013 Open to Students In Grade 9 Through 12 enrolled in the following schools:

Adirondack Central School • Beaver River Central School • Carthage Central School Copenhagen Central School • Harrisville Central School

Lowville Academy and Central School • South Lewis Central School

Auditions , rehearsals and performances will take place in Lowville Sponsored by Mountain View Prevention Services and various contributors.

CALL 315-376-2321 for more information.

For more information and application, visit www.collegebaseballcamps.com/LCbaseball | 315-445-4415 [email protected]

June 23-26 Overnight Camp

Ages 13-18

August 5-8 Day Camp Ages 8-12

June 16 & July 7 Prospect Camps

Graduating Classes 2014-2017

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(WMS)- Summer vacation often starts with high expectations. Children are ex-cited about the prospect of fun days out-doors playing with friends, while parents anxiously await relaxing months without the responsibilities of school and extracurricu-lar clubs. But once summer vacation arrives and the irst few days have passed, parents often ind that the litany of cheers and gig-gles transform into a chorus of “I’m bored.”

Many parents pore over ideas that will keep their children busy throughout the summer. Many activities that come to mind tend to be expensive, so if cutting costs is a priority, parents might need to think outside the box to come up with entertaining ideas that won’t break the bank.

CampSummer camp is a popular way for kids to

spend their summers, but many camps are expensive. Parents looking for an alternative to costly camps should consider local pro-grams that offer summer activities. Libraries, schools and childcare centers may have pro-grams that run the length of summer and are considerably less expensive than more formal camps. A YMCA or even a swim club may also put together activities. Parents whose children attend afterschool sporting classes, such as karate or soccer, may ind that the or-ganizations offer a camp or summer program.

Day TripsIf a parent is off for the summer, then day

trips may be a possibility. Schedule a few day trips to different locations that the kids are excited to see. Newspapers routinely print “Go See It” or “Just Go” listings that highlight local events. The family can gather around the table and decide which outings would be interesting and then mark them on the calendar. Some parents purchase sea-son passes to amusement parks and take the kids several times over the summer. In

either case, bring snacks and lunch from home when possible to keep costs in check.

Kid SwapChances are many of your neighbors are

also facing the same dificulties as they try to ind ways for kids to spend their summer afternoons. Parents can get together and set up a schedule for entertaining the kids. For example, one parent is responsible for the whole lot one day, while the next day another parent takes a turn. This gives par-ents the opportunity to take a break from

parental responsibilities and enjoy some quiet time. And for the children, time spent in a pool, watching movies, playing video games, or riding bikes is often more enjoy-able with friends in tow.

Fun ProjectsChildren often want to feel useful, and

may enjoy the responsibility of some easy tasks in and around the house -- so long as the tasks are fun. Washing the car with a hose and a bucket of sudsy water is a fun way to cool off during the hot summer days and get a chore done. While parents should not expect a perfect job, they can rest as-sured that the kids will have at least an hour of fun in the sun and water.

Set aside a patch of the yard that children can turn into their own personal gardens. Encourage digging in this area and provide seeds or seedling plants as well as kid-sized gardening tools. Each day the kids can check on the progress of their gardens.

Some home-improvement and craft stores sponsor free learning activities for children. They can be held in the morning or afternoon and will teach interesting skills that can be put to use again at home.

Summer vacations are soon to arrive, and parents can be armed with a list of en-joyable -- yet inexpensive -- ways to keep kids busy.

How to Keep Kids Entertained All Summer LongBy Katie Stokes

When you are the main daytime care-taker of your children, summer vacation can loom awfully large this time of year. Come mid-June, no bus will swoop in to rescue you from a grumpy morning. Your harried, but comfortable schedule will be utterly annihilated and it will be up to you to teach your kids how to make a craft with what’s left.

Summer fun with school-aged kids takes cooperation, a sense of adventure, and at least a little planning and discipline. But with some preparation, you, too, can look forward to the day the bus stops showing up and the kids are all yours again. Here are ive ways you can prepare yourself and your kids for that big lump of free time coming your way, ready or not:

1) Schedule – Maybe you’re the type of person who likes every minute to be as-signed to a task – even if that task is re-laxation time. Or perhaps you’re the type who likes to have a generic guideline, but is willing to drop everything for an unex-pected adventure. Either way, you’ll feel more relaxed if you keep a generalized schedule. What that looks like is com-pletely up to you, but a good rule of thumb is to schedule a morning activity, an af-ternoon activity and to keep set meal and rest times.

2) Sign Up for Day Camps – Several lo-cal organizations offer weekday camps for kids over the age of 5, and many schools offer a summer recreation camp or program for enrolled students. To stay updated on the dates, times and costs of these opportunities, follow NNYLife.com on Facebook. We regularly update the blog with information about family activi-ties and share news about new day camp/activity/event opportunities on our Face-book page.

3) Add Water - We live near a great lake, a major river and the best waterpark

in the state. But if you’re not one to pack up for the beach, you should at least in-vest in a slip n’ slide or kiddie pool early in the season. A couple of other great ideas we’ve been wanting to try are building a giant water-illed “blob” made from plas-tic sheeting, or making a homemade out-door waterpark with PVC piping and some cheap foam noodles. If all else fails, what adult doesn’t have fond memories of run-ning through the sprinkler?

4) Look for New Activities – Some-times we’re just stumped. We’ve already painted everything in sight, emptied the jumbo bubble solution bottle, it’s raining outside and there’s no way the kids are watching another cartoon because you’re afraid their brains will start leaking out of their ears. Thank you God for inventing the internet. Pinterest – the online “pin board” of great ideas from around the world – has a never ending supply of ideas for indoor crafts, outdoor crafts, tips for traveling with kids, yarn Mission: Impossible mazes – and even more bizarre things you’ll won-der why you didn’t think of irst. All you need is a little preparation, a little imagi-nation and a great big sense of humor for when things go awry.

5) Food + Outdoors – One of our fa-vorite parts of summer is food (eating, growing, cooking) in the outdoors. There is such an abundance of wonderful pro-duce in northern New York beginning in July that it’s hard to stop. Every Wednes-day, we visit the GWNC Chamber Farm & Craft market downtown and pick up some new variety of fruit or vegetable to add to our repertoire, and there are many, many more farm markets throughout the area with goodies ranging from fresh greens to fresh-baked oatmeal whoopee pies (sinfully good!). We cook out, we eat a la carte at every opportunity, and we revel in the lush and all-too-fast summer growing season.

What To Do When School’s Out(WMS)- Volunteering is a great way for

people to give back to their communities. It’s also a great way for parents to instill character in their children. When kids vol-unteer, they learn lessons about responsi-bility while also learning how enjoyable it can be to help the less fortunate. Kids who volunteer early in life are more likely to do so throughout their lives, and that lifetime of service can be invaluable. The following are a few age-appropriate ideas that can help get kids excited about volunteering and giv-ing back to their neighborhoods.

* When kids reach elementary school, parents should introduce them to volun-teering. Activities for school-aged kids should be simple, such as accompanying their parents to food banks where kids can help feed the homeless and less fortunate. Kids with grandparents living in assisted living facilities can read to residents at the facility or bring them homemade arts and crafts or even foods they helped prepare. These tasks are simple, and kids won’t feel nervous when accompanied by parents.

* When kids reach middle school, they might not feel it’s necessary for Mom and Dad to tag along as much. This is perfectly alright, and it’s a great time for kids to branch out and choose some volunteer activities of their own. Instead of accompanying kids to

the food bank, let them work a shift on their own. Kids who have been volunteering since early childhood might have some volunteer-ing goals of their own by the time they reach middle school, so don’t insist they continue with current activities if there’s something else sparking their interest. Kids might want to help an elderly neighbor with shopping for groceries or taking care of their property. Encourage such ideas, and expect kids to want to exercise some independence when they reach middle school.

* High school students tend to have busy schedules, but those who have been vol-unteering since childhood will likely ind a way to continue doing so. Teenagers tend to have more speciic interests than young-er children, and parents can encourage teens to incorporate those interests into their volunteering. For example, kids who love sports might be able to work with the local sports and recreation center to coach younger athletes. Or kids who excel in the classroom can tutor younger students. Vol-unteering can look good on a high school student’s resume when the time comes to apply for college, but parents should be careful that their high school-aged children don’t stretch themselves too thin with extra-curricular activities. Encourage volunteer-ing but not at the expense of schoolwork.

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2 0 1 3 K I D S S U M M E R E V E N T S Saturday, June 29, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 30, Chateaugay Recreation Park, 7247 Route 374. Includes history, music, dance, belly dancers, jousting, sword fighting, magic, demonstrations, “Kiddie Kingdom,” Celtic folk music, The Queen, Birds of Prey, smoked barbecue, merchants in the square. Admission: $10; senior citizens and students, $5; children younger than 5, free. Free parking. 6/29�11:00am Krebashia Kingdom Chateaugay Recreation Park, Chateaugay - Fairs and festivals Medieval fantasy faire, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, June 28, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 29, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 30, Chateaugay Recreation Park, 7247 Route 374. Includes history, music, dance, belly dancers, jousting, sword fighting, magic, demonstrations, “Kiddie Kingdom,” Celtic folk music, The Queen, Birds of Prey, smoked barbecue, merchants in the square. Admission: $10; senior citizens and students, $5; children younger than 5, free. Free parking. 6/30�11:00am Krebashia Kingdom Chateaugay Recreation Park, Chateaugay Leisure - Fairs and festivals Medieval fantasy faire, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, June 28, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 29, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 30, Chateaugay Recreation Park, 7247 Route 374. Includes history, music, dance, belly dancers, jousting, sword fighting, magic,

demonstrations, “Kiddie Kingdom,” Celtic folk music, The Queen, Birds of Prey, smoked barbecue, merchants in the square. Admission: $10; senior citizens and students, $5; children younger than 5, free. Free parking. 7/3�7:00pm “American Pops” Helen M. Hosmer Concert Hall, Potsdam The arts - Concerts Performed by Orchestra of Northern New York, 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, Helen M. Hosmer Concert Hall, SUNY Potsdam. Includes John Williams’ “Liberty Fanfare,” “The Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “Armed Forces Salute,” Copland’s “Hoedown, American Salute,” Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes Forever,” fiddle tunes such as Ungar’s “Ashokan Farewell,” “The Devil’s Dream,” and “Bonaparte’s Retreat.” Conductor: Kenneth Andrews. Featuring fiddler Gretchen Koehler. Tickets: $22; senior citizens, $20; students, $10; children, free. Box Office: 267-2277 or www.onny.org. 7/3�11:00am “Sail into Reading” storytime Lyme Free Library, Chaumont Learning - Children Hosted by Lyme Free Library, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Children’s Room. Preschool stories, crafts and snack. 7/6 Free children’s fishing classes Minna Anthony Common Nature Center, Fineview Learning - Children

Sponsored by Minna Anthony Common Nature Center, taught by local author and photographer Spider Rybaak, Saturdays, May 25, June 15, July 6, Aug. 31, Sept. 14, and Oct. 5, at the nature center, Wellesley Island State Park, County Route 100. Two classes each day, regular fishing with worms and lures, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and fly-fishing, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Students 16 and older need state fishing license. Information: 482-2479. 7/10�11:00am “Sail into Reading” storytime Lyme Free Library, Chaumont Learning - Children Hosted by Lyme Free Library, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Children’s Room. Preschool stories, crafts and snack. 7/17�11:00am £ “Sail into Reading” storytime Lyme Free Library, Chaumont - Children Hosted by Lyme Free Library, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Children’s Room. Preschool stories, crafts and snack. 7/24�11:00am “Sail into Reading” storytime Lyme Free Library, Chaumont - Children Hosted by Lyme Free Library, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Children’s Room. Preschool stories, crafts and snack. 7/31�11:00am “Sail into Reading” storytime Lyme Free Library, Chaumont - Children Hosted by Lyme Free Library, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Children’s Room. Preschool

stories, crafts and snack. 8/5 Seeking toys for children Massena, - Donations Sponsored by Coast Guard to support local Toys-for-Tots, bring toys 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Saturday, Dec. 14, Seaway Building, 180 Andrews St. 8/7�11:00am “Sail into Reading” storytime Lyme Free Library, Chaumont - Children Hosted by Lyme Free Library, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Children’s Room. Preschool stories, crafts and snack. 8/14�11:00am “Sail into Reading” storytime Lyme Free Library, Chaumont - Children Hosted by Lyme Free Library, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Children’s Room. Preschool stories, crafts and snack. 8/21�11:00am “Sail into Reading” storytime Lyme Free Library, Chaumont - Children Hosted by Lyme Free Library, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Children’s Room. Preschool stories, crafts and snack. 8/28�11:00am “Sail into Reading” storytime Lyme Free Library, Chaumont - Children Hosted by Lyme Free Library, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Children’s Room. Preschool stories, crafts and snack

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(NewsUSA)- When it comes to improv-ing academic performance, boosting self-esteem and teaching social skills, few things beat team sports. Sports give kids the opportunity to get attention and respect, and to use the natural skills that come with youth, like speed and coordi-nation.

According to one survey of 2,185 chil-dren conducted by The Women’s Sports Foundation and Harris Interactive, kids who played sports or who participated in activities like frisbee, camping and hiking felt healthier and more conident about their bodies than those who did not. Other studies demonstrate that children active in sports perform better in school and are less likely to use drugs as young adults.

Of course, sports can have a downside. Overly competitive leagues, discouraging coaches and injuries from unsafe practic-es can quickly turn kids away from sports. So how can you make sure that your child has a positive experience? Here are some tips:

* Make sure that your child is mature enough to participate. In general, kids aren’t equipped for the rules and coop-eration required in team sports until age six or seven. But each child develops dif-

ferently. Don’t push children if they’re not ready.

* Make sure that the league or coach emphasizes fun. If you ask children why they want to play a sport, they’ll probably say that they want to have fun or make friends. No matter their sport of choice, make sure that your child’s enjoying him or herself.

* Don’t stress winning over everything else. Extreme competitiveness overrides any sportsmanship your child would oth-erwise learn. Focus on personal markers of success, not the league championship.

You can reward your child for playing a sport even if their league does not. You can order your own trophy and present it for a job well done, whether that means making the winning hit or simply putting in a good effort.

* Don’t force your child to specialize too soon. Few kids are going to get sports scholarships; instead of trying to turn your child into a baseball or basketball star, let them try out a variety of sports. Some children are never going to enjoy sports. Instead of forcing kids into an activity that they don’t like, ind another physical activ-ity, such as track, cycling or hiking, that they can enjoy.

Get Your Kids into the GameBy Tresa Erickson, MAB

Summer will soon be in full swing, and at some point the kids will grow bored. Shake things up a bit with some rather old fashioned fun: a scavenger hunt.

You can run the hunts anyway you want, and you won’t need a lot of sup-plies. Scavenger hunts are just that --- hunts for a list of items of your choos-ing. The items may be things or actions, old or new, themed or unthemed, hid-den or in plain sight, with clues as to their whereabouts. Participants may look for the items on their own or in teams and collect the items or take photos of them, if instructed. Generally, the person or team that inds the most items on their list in the least amount of time wins.

Scavenger hunts can take place almost anywhere from a backyard to a neighborhood to a popular locale. You can contain the hunt to your basement or branch out into your neighborhood. Just make sure you let your kids know which neighbors are in on the hunt.

Along with choosing a location, you

will have to write up some challeng-ing clues and set a time limit to keep the hunt hopping. Instead of leaving a note for your kids to look for the next item at the swings, you can be more cryptic and suggest they head west to Grandma’s favorite place to play as a kid. Your kids will have to think a little, and they’ll have to do it fast in order to ind everything on their list in the half hour you allotted for the hunt.

Scavenger hunts can be a great deal of fun, and the more thought you put into yours, the better time your kids will have. Creativity is the name of the game. Another example is to have it at a local park and ask your kids to perform and photograph some of the items on the list. You can have them take a pic-ture of themselves as they coast down the slide with a dandelion tucked be-hind their ear or jump over a series of puddles without scaring the ducks at the nearby pond.

Scavenger hunts require little in the way of supplies, and you can have them over and over. They are a great way to keep kids busy on those long summer days.

Let the Hunt Begin

2 0 1 3 K I D S S U M M E R E V E N T S 6/5�11:00am “Sail into Reading” storytime Lyme Free Library, Chaumont - Children Hosted by Lyme Free Library, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Children’s Room. Preschool stories, crafts and snack. 6/12�11:00am “Sail into Reading” storytime Lyme Free Library, Chaumont Hosted by Lyme Free Library, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Children’s Room. Preschool stories, crafts and snack. 6/14 Great NYS Food & Wine Festival Town of Clayton Cerow Recreation Park Arena, Clayton Exhibitions 1 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 14, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 15, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 16, Town of Clayton Cerow Recreation Park Arena, 615 East Line Road. Food and wine products made in New York state. More than 70 exhibitors. Admission: $5; military, $4; children, $3. 6/14�5:30am Community Picnic Zenda Farms, Clayton - Socials

Sponsored by Thousand Islands Land Trust, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 14, Zenda Farm Preserve, Route 12E. Live music, games, water balloons, raffle, prizes. Hot dogs, hamburgers, salads, desserts and beverages. Cost: $12; children younger than 12, free. Advance reservations appreciated, www.tilandtrust.org, 686-5345, or [email protected]. 6/15 Great NYS Food & Wine Festival Town of Clayton Cerow Recreation Park Arena, Clayton Exhibitions 1 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 14, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 15, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 16, Town of Clayton Cerow Recreation Park Arena, 615 East Line Road. Food and wine products made in New York state. More than 70 exhibitors. Admission: $5; military, $4; children, $3. 6/15 Free children’s fishing classes Minna Anthony Common Nature Center, Fineview - Children Sponsored by Minna Anthony Common Nature Center, taught by local author and photographer Spider Rybaak, Saturdays,

May 25, June 15, July 6, Aug. 31, Sept. 14, and Oct. 5, at the nature center, Wellesley Island State Park, County Route 100. Two classes each day, regular fishing with worms and lures, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and fly-fishing, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Students 16 and older need state fishing license. Information: 482-2479. 6/16 Great NYS Food & Wine Festival Town of Clayton Cerow Recreation Park Arena, Clayton Exhibitions 1 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 14, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 15, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 16, Town of Clayton Cerow Recreation Park Arena, 615 East Line Road. Food and wine products made in New York state. More than 70 exhibitors. Admission: $5; military, $4; children, $3. 6/19�11:00am “Sail into Reading” storytime �Lyme Free Library, Chaumont - Children Hosted by Lyme Free Library, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Children’s Room. Preschool stories, crafts and snack. 6/26�11:00am “Sail into Reading” storytime

Lyme Free Library, Chaumont Learning - Children Hosted by Lyme Free Library, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Children’s Room. Preschool stories, crafts and snack. 6/27 Spaghetti Dinner St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Watertown Something to eat - Dinners Sponsored by Altar Rosary Society, 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 29, Jan. 31, Feb. 28, March 21, April 25, May 30 and June 27 (Mount Carmel), St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Monsignor Sechi Hall, 850 Arsenal St. Takeouts, 4 p.m., bring containers. Cost: $8; children 3 and older, $4.50; children younger than 3, free; sauce, $5 per quart; meatballs, 75 cents each. 6/28�11:00am Krebashia Kingdom Chateaugay Recreation Park, Chateaugay - Fairs and festivals Medieval fantasy faire, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, June 28, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m .

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