Message from Audubon Greenwich:

Have plans for the kids during February Vacation, yet?  Why not send them to Audubon to experience winter when … Audubon Greenwich’s Fantastic “Winter Vacation Nature Day Camp” returns! Campers in Grades K-3 may sign up for one to four fun-filled days of hikes, games, and crafts. Campers in Grades 4-6 may sign up to participate in Friday’s Great Backyard Bird Count and enjoy getting out around Greenwich.

Campers in Grades K-3 may sign up for one or more fun-filled days of hikes, games, and crafts. Campers in Grades 4-6 may sign up to participate in Friday’s Great Backyard Bird Count and enjoy getting out around Greenwich.
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Monday, Feb. 14-Thursday, Feb. 17

GRADES K-3: Campers in Grades K-3 can enjoy multiple days of games, crafts, hikes, and other nature-themed activities with Audubon Greenwich’s staff. This camp fills fast and keep the kids wanting to come back for more so sign up early to assure your space in camp.

Friday, February 18 ONLY

GRADES 4-6: On Friday, campers from Grade 4-6 will take two field trips to Greenwich locations in search of winter birds in support of the Great Backyard Bird Count. Plus, the data collected will help scientists and bird enthusiasts determine where birds are across the continent.
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Camp Hours: 9:30 am-2:30 pm. Pack a snack and a lunch, and be prepared to be outside in all kinds of wintery weather conditions. Camp Tuition for Members: $55/day or non-members: $65/day. All the registration forms online. http://greenwich.audubon.org/Programs_NatureCamps.html.

The Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center is registering children 6 to 9 years old for basketball clinics during the School Holiday recess Monday December 27 – 31, 2010.

Boys and girls 6 and 7 years old will meet from 9 am to 10:30 am.  Children 8 and 9 years old will have sessions from 10:30 to 12 noon.

The program will be under the direction of John Czarnecki who has coached basketball at GHS, the Greenwich Flames, and the Boys and Girls Travel Teams.  He currently is working with many HS and travel players in the area to improve their basketball skills.

So come to the Civic Center for some basketball fun.  Space is limited so sign up early.  The cost for the 5 day program is $100.00.

For more information please contact the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center at 203-532-1259

The Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center will be registering children 6 to 9 years old for basketball clinics during the School Holiday recess Monday December 27 – 31, 2010.   

Boys and girls 6 and 7 years old will meet from 9 am to 10:30 am.  Children 8 and 9 years old will have sessions from 10:30 to 12 noon.

The program will be under the direction of John Czarnecki who has coached basketball at GHS, the Greenwich Flames, and the Boys and Girls Travel Teams.  He currently is working with many HS and travel players in the area to improve their basketball skills.

Come to the Civic Center for some basketball fun.  Space is limited so sign up early.  The cost for the 5 day program is $100.00.

For more information please contact the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center at 203-532-1259.

Audubon Greenwich
613 Riversville Road
Greenwich, CT 06831
203.869.5272  x235

FEBRUARY 16-19: Sign-up for one or more fun-filled days of hikes, games and crafts.

Have plans for February Vacation? Why not have the kids spend it exploring and experiencing winter with experienced Naturalist’s at the Audubon sanctuary? Pack a snack and a lunch, and be prepared to be outside in all kinds of wintery, weather conditions.  There are separate groups for younger and older campers and each day focuses on a new theme.

AGES: Kindergarten – 5th Grade

DATES & THEMES:
*       Tuesday, Feb. 16 – Predators
*       Wednesday, Feb. 17 – Tracks & Traces
*       Thursday, Feb. 18 – Animals on Vacation
*       Friday, Feb. 19 – Wonders of Winter

HOURS: 9:30 am to 2:30 pm

COST: $50/day for members; $60/day for non-members

For registration forms and more details, visit: http://greenwich.audubon.org/Programs_NatureCamps.html

Or call the Camp Director, Lindsey DeVito at 203.869.5272 x235.

A  new program offered by the Greenwich Department of Parks and Recreation will take place during the school winter break called Holiday fun week.  Come and join John Czarnecki who will direct this fun program for children 6 to 10 years of age.  The program will run 9 am to 12 noon Monday, December 28 – Thursday December 31.

The program will consist of four mornings of indoor games of basketball, soccer, kickball, dodge ball, nerf baseball, and touch football.  In addition to playing each of these games Coach Czar will also teach and coach the children so that they learn more than just the basics of the sport.

John Czarnecki has coached basketball, lacrosse, and golf at Greenwich High School, as well as youth soccer for the Town of Greenwich.  He coached both Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth League baseball.  Your child will have fun playing games with Coach Czarnecki’s positive playful approach.

For more information, or to receive a registration form, please call, or stop by The Bendheim Western Civic Center at 532-1259, or visit www.greenwichct.org.

Girls Inc. Vacation Camp
UPDATE: Girls Inc. February Vacation Getaway registration has ended and the program has reached capacity.
The camp will run February 9-13 (Monday-Friday) from 9am-5:30pm for girls grades K-5.
Activities include: Arts & Crafts, Cooking, Girls Inc. Identity Programs, Sports, Dance, Games and MUCH MORE!!
Location: Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Road, Old Greenwich, CT
Those interested must call to register:  203.536.3322 or email JKannengeiser@girlsincswct.org
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YWCA School Vacation Camp
February 9-14, Mon-Sat
8:30am-6:00pm
Swimming, sports, games, arts, crafts and more.  For registration and information, call 203.869.6501, ext. 251.
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Dance Adventure
Winter Camp (3½-5 YRS)
Feb 10, 2009 – Feb 13, 2009
“Happily Ever After Week”
Ages 3 1/2 – Kindergarten Only
Tuesday, February 10th – Friday, February 13th
SCHEDULE:
Tuesday, February 10th: Cinderella
Wednesday, February 11th: Sleeping Beauty
Thursday, February 12th: Beauty and the Beast
Friday, February 13th: The Valentine Fairies Party
9:00am – 12:00pm – $243 per week (Save 5%), or $64 per day
Contact: Dance Adventure at  203.625 0930 or www.danceadventure.com
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For families who have decided to stay home during the February school vacation week and are wondering what to do with the children, Bush-Holley Historic Site Vacation Week Workshops may be just the answer. Educators at the National Historic Landmark site, located at 39 Strickland Road are planning a three-day commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln for first through sixth graders. Children will learn about the life and legacy of our 16th president through a variety of programs and activities held in the Vanderbilt Education Center.

Programs will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, February 11 and 12. On Friday, February 13 the whole family is invited to attend a live performance and a celebration of Lincoln’s life and accomplishments. The cost is $15 per child and $10 per member child for each day.

On Wednesday, February 11, a workshop called “Lincoln’s Youth” will reveal for children how our 16th president spent his childhood years on the frontier, helping his father to clear land, chop wood and build. Greenwich architect Carl Mecky will pose as President Lincoln and lead children in the building of a model log cabin using natural wood and glue. Learn about different kinds of wood and cabin structures built in the early 1800s.

On Thursday, February 12, in the workshop “Honoring Lincoln,” children will design and emboss a large coin from thin metal in the style of the Lincoln penny, which was introduced by the U.S. Treasury in 1909 in honor of the 100th anniversary of his birth. They will also create their own design based on the $5 bill, and will have fun posing as Lincoln in costume for a photograph keepsakes.

On Friday, February 13, Bush-Holley Historic Site will present “From Railsplitter to President”, a performance by Lou Del Bianco as Abraham Lincoln. In a 45-minute interactive dramatic program, the actor-storyteller portrays Lincoln as Civil War President, frontiersman and storyteller. Lincoln’s values…..honesty, love of family, thirst for education, sense of justice and perseverance are demonstrated in this dynamic presentation. The whole family is invited to attend the program which will be followed by a Lincoln puppet-making activity and birthday cake.

The cost for each workshop and the Friday program is $15 per child or $10 per each Greenwich Historical Society member child. The cost to register for all three days is $45 per child or $30 for member children.  Reservations are required. To register, call 203-869-6899, ext 18.

Lincoln toys and items will be available for purchase throughout the week. Children are also invited to donate Lincoln pennies to the Historical Society’s Pennies for Programs drive to support the educational programs at Bush-Holley Historic Site. For more information visit www.bush-holley.org.