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The Ray School is contacted by local businesses and non-profits to make our parents aware of upcoming opportunities. We publish information that directly supports or enhances our K-5 population. Please note that these are not school sponsored events.

If you have a program you'd like featured, please contact Gwyn in the front office. Items will be featured for the month with updates each Friday.

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Week of May 17 - 21

 

Summer of Dinosaurs

At the Montshire Museum of Science come explore the lives of dinosaurs, big and small!  Enjoy an exciting summer of dinosaur eggs, gigantic dino bones, and joyful moments of discovery when dinosaurs take over the Montshire!

Open May 29 - September 26

Reserve tickets at montshire.org.

Upper Valley River Camp

A summer program operating on the Connecticut River for children ages 7-12, focused on river ecology, boat etiquette, moving water safety, and responsible fishing practices.  This is a collaborations between TBC Guide Services and the Immersion Montessori School (www.uvims.com)  For more detailed information, please visit our FaceBook page using this link.

Dartmouth Alliance for Children of Color

Want to stay in the loop about playdates and mentorship opportunities for children of color in the Upper Valley? Sign up for the listserv at tinyurl.com/dacc-listserv

 

Spring Schedule

  • 5/21 - Jewelry Workshop

  • 5/28 - Memorial Day Appreciation

  • 6/4 - Self Care Day

StoryWalk - Even the Smallest Will Grow 

April 24 - May 31, 2021 ✦ Norwich Square

Beloved author-illustrator Lita Judge reminds readers that even the biggest and bravest were once small...

The Norwich Public Library and the Norwich Bookstore have created a StoryWalk featuring Even the Smallest Will Grow, a comforting and encouraging tale by Lita Judge.

A StoryWalk is a socially-distanced way to celebrate this delightful book! Follow the numbered frames around the Norwich Square - just outside the bookstore - and enjoy the story step-by-step, page-by-page! The StoryWalk will be on display for five weeks beginning on Indie Bookstore Day, April 24th.

Lita Judge is the award-winning author and illustrator of many children's books, including When You Need Wings, Flight School, and Red Sled. She lives with her husband, two cats, and a parrot in New Hampshire.

The Norwich Public Library has created a special activity - think spring and new growth - to go with the book! After visiting the StoryWalk, email nplchildrensdept@gmail.com to arrange for curbside pickup of your activity packet.

Howe Library

Pop up Library

Saturdays in May from 10-1

Children’s Garden at Howe :Library

Create-a-Kite Challenge

During the month of Man, the Hanover Conservancy & Red Kite Candy invite you to make a kite!  Be creative, make it colorful, and add fun designs.  Let your imagination fly!  Bring your kite to display at the Red Kite Candy Shop in Hanover and receive a small bag of yummy Red Kite Candy.  At month’s end, 5 prize winners will be selected! (Please include your name, age and contact information when you drop off your kite.)  Grand Prize: Red Kite Candy Tote Bag and $25 gift card, 2nd-5th place prizes: $15 gift cards.  After the contest concludes, pick up your kite and fly it on the Balch Hill summit.  Next May we’ll gather in person for our usual Annual Balch hill Kite Day.

Etna Libray

Although the Etna Library building is closed to the public, we continue to provide books, audiobooks and dvd's through item pick-up on our porch.  If you would like us to reserve an item for you, please e-mail us at etna.library@hanovernh.org or call 603-643-3116.   We will also pack bags of books for families if you tell us the ages of your children and their interests.  For information about online storytime for preschool and primary grade children, e-mail etna.library@hanovernh.org.  Upcoming adult and children's programs are listed on the Howe Library calendar (https://www.thehowe.org/events.php/pid/3/sid/55/tid/141) and on the Etna Library webpage (https://www.hanovernh.org/etna-library/pages/programs-events).

ESL Adult Conversation Hour at Howe Library

"Join us by Zoom for the Howe Library's ESL Adult Conversation Hour.  This is a relaxed, informal time to practice your English.  All are welcome!  We will be meeting on Monday afternoons at 1:00.  Email Jared Jenisch at jared.jenisch@thehowe.org for the Zoom invitation or more information."

New Classes Enrolling Now! 

CodeWizardsHQ is a leader for the last 5 years in live online coding education for ages 8-18.  Our classes are delivered live, with a teacher and a small group of students all online at the same time. Instructors lead lessons and help with hands-on coding exercises, with students seeing, listening to, and interacting with the teacher in real time.  Attend from home! No driving. Structured and developmental curriculum. Beginner-friendly to advanced skill levels welcome. Students can learn Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Scratch, Java and more. More details here: CodeWizardsHQ.com 100% Guarantee  Our goal is to make all our students successful. If your child is not happy with our program, please notify us within the first four class sessions and you will receive a full refund.

AVA Gallery and Art Center’s Spring Afterschool and Camp Schedules

AVA Gallery and Art Center seeks to foster support and appreciation for visual artists

and their work. Our educational programs serve as a solid foundation to nurture

future artists and to cultivate an enthusiastic audience. We have a spring schedule of

after school classes for students ages six to thirteen. We also offer two, week-long

vacation art camps for elementary schools. The first begins on Saturday, April 10th.

This camp offers classes in-person, online, and in a hybrid of the two. For students

whose April vacation begins on the 17th, we are offering four, one-hour online classes

that run throughout the week. Students from those schools can access these classes

from home or their favorite vacation spot via ZOOM.

For more information or to register for classes and camps, go to www.avagallery.org online.

Click on the “education” button, then “youth camps and classes”.

STEM Robotix Summer Camps

Due to increased vaccination rates and the expected vaccine availability for many students starting this week, STEM Robotix is pleased to announce a return to our more traditional summer camps.

While we know that our youngest students may not yet be eligible for Covid vaccine, we are increasingly confident that we can safely support our students and provide the enriching experience all students/families have come to expect.

 

2021 camp schedule:

  • ROBOTICS - GRAPHICAL(Gr 3 - 5)                  June 21 - 25

  • SCRATCH(Gr 3-6) AND/OR PYTHON(5-8)      June 28 - July 2

  • FLL FOCUS ROBOTICS(Gr 4-8)                           July 12 - 16

  • ADV ROBOTICS - INTRO/MECANUM(Gr 5 - 8)      July 19 - 23

  • ADV ROBOTICS  - ROBOT ARMS/DELTA(Gr 6-9)    July 26 - 30

Camp details including detailed camp descriptions, weekly schedules, times, safety precautions and online camp registration can be found by visiting the our website at  www.stemrobotix.com

Cedar Circle Farm Summer Camps

Monday–Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM

One-week sessions 

June 28–September 3, 2021

Info and registration here: https://cedarcirclefarm.org/education/summer-day-camp

Curiosity and wonder are all around us during our week-long summer camps! Our highly qualified educators believe that students are the most engaged and learn best when their inquisitiveness and hands-on experiences are encouraged and empowered. Explorations through the forest, adventures along the riverbank, and games between the strawberry fields will cultivate a true appreciation for our ecosystems here in the Upper Valley, as well as the farm-fresh food and the community connections available within this unique setting.

Experienced staff facilitate campers ages 6-11 through activities and learning opportunities in groups of no more than ten. In addition to daily farm chores, games, and sensory-based explorations, campers have opportunities throughout the week to choose their own activities. 

Some of these activities may include:

  • baking a sweet treat for the whole farm

  • creating and painting garden signs

  • harvesting fruits or veggies from our fields for a snack

  • collecting and identifying insects who live on the farm 

  • learning about the food chain while playing a camp-wide game of tag

  • working in teams to complete a scavenger hunt

  • tracking the wildlife that visits the farm

Safety, fun, and community building are at the foundation of our education programs. Our program is designed to instill a strong sense of stewardship and belonging among our campers, the environment, and one another.

$315 PER WEEK*

Week 1: June 28–July 2

Week 2: July 5–9

Week 3: July 12–16

Week 4: July 19–23

Week 5: July 26–30

Week 6: August 2–6

Week 7: August 9–13

Week 8: August 16–20

Week 9: August 23–27

Week 10: August 30–September 3

If you are having difficulty paying for camp registration, we have some financial assistance available. Please contact meredith@cedarcirclefarm.org for an application.

*Visit our FAQ page for more information about the program, discounts, camp policies, etc. 

Still have questions? Email Meredith, our Education Programs Manager, or call (802) 785-4737.

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