Fun Things To Do With Kids in Chester County: Summer Fun Pa

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Annie, Jr. at Upper Darby Summer Stage

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July 5th - July 7th at 10:30 am

July 6th at 7:30 pm

Upper Darby Summer Stage kicks off its 42nd season as the irrepressible comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world’s best-loved, award-winning musicals.

Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Annie Jr. features everyone’s favorite little redhead in her very first adventure. With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations, finding a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

For more information:   https://www.udpac.org

Location:  Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, 601 N Lansdowne Ave, Drexel Hill, PA 19026

This event is appropriate for:   Recommended for ages 4 and up

Cost: $8-$12

Megalodon - The Largest Shark that Ever Lived

Fun Things Kids Field Trips NJ , New Jesery KIds

Last week I had the chance to visit one of the newest exhibits at Adventure Aquarium, Megalodon. Megalodon has taken over Adventure Aquarium this summer. Even though I am deathly afraid of sharks, I was interested in learning more about this shark.

About Megalodon

The largest shark that ever lived has taken over Adventure Aquarium this summer - now through September 3. Witness a 5,000-square-foot exhibit highlighting the evolution, biology and misconceptions of Megalodon, an enormous prehistoric shark that once cruised all the world's oceans. Related to the modern great white and mako sharks, Megalodon was a dominant marine predator for 15 million years before vanishing 2 million years ago.

What to check out

Don't miss walking through the 60 foot-long metal sculpture replica of an adult Megalodon. You will be amazed at the size of the shark.

Great, hands-on activities for the kids are available to learn more about sharks. Touch a full set of 47 Megalodon teeth and view real specimens showing tooth differences between upper and lower jaws, male and female sharks, and sharks' unique system of tooth replacement.

Where Did Megalodon Live? Another great hands on activity for the kids.

Don't miss the growth series of Megalodon Jaws. View four Megalodon jaws from 30- to 60-foot-long.

We learned so much about Megalodon, the kids loved the hands on activities. I loved that my kids were excited about learning facts about Megalodon. This is a must see event at the Adventure Aquarium and it will be leaving soon so make sure you see it before September 3rd.

Penn Museum in Philadelphia Presents Summer Wonder Series

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Family-Friendly Programs Featuring Music, Dance, Storytelling and More

Wednesday Mornings, 10:30 – 11:30 am, June 20 through August 8

Penn Museum’s Summer Wonder series returns this season with a stellar lineup of performances and demonstrations that are perfect for the whole family. This weekly program offers an opportunity to enjoy international music, learn traditional Aztec dance, hear stories about the ancient Maya, and much more!

Summer Wonder 2012 programs run Wednesday mornings, June 20 through August 8, from 10:30 to 11:30 am (excluding July 4). The programs are free with Museum admission donation. For more information or to pre-register groups of 10 or more (no pre-registration necessary for individuals and families), contact the Education department at 215.746.6774 or education@pennmuseum.org.

The 2012 schedule follows:
June 20: Phil-A-Rhythm—Shake, Scrape and Strike

Shake, scrape and strike—three of the ways that percussion instruments are played. The Phil-A-Rhythm Percussion Quartet explores the amazing range of instruments in the percussion family,their origins, and their unique sounds.

June 27: Doc Gibbs Ensemble—African Percussion and Dance

The drum has been used as a communication tool for centuries. Explore drums and percussion instruments from Africa, Brazil and the Caribbean. Jam out as you learn the history of African drumming, percussion, and dance.

July 11: Tom Lee—Tales from the Popol Vuh

Popol Vuh, the Quiche Maya book, is an amazing document that has survived against all odds and contains a trove of amazing stories and myths. Tom Lee brings the world of the Maya vividly to life in these stories, which reference not only religious beliefs and cultural traditions, but also small details of daily living among the Maya.

July 18: Rebel Heart Irish Dancers—Beyond Lord of the Dance

"Beyond Lord of the Dance" creatively weaves the history of Irish Dance through dramatized storytelling and reveals some of the many mysteries of Irish Dance. Learn the difference between a Reel and a Jig and give Irish Dance a try for yourself.

July 25: Al Bustan Seeds of Culture—Arabic Music

Members of the Philadelphia Arab Music Ensemble with director Hanna Khoury play a reopertoire of classical Arab music from Egypt, Lebanon, and Syria.

August 1: Bill Bowers—Mime Over Matter

Master mime and Broadway veteran Bill Bowers presents a lively and thought-provoking show, as he explores a variety of topics about silent storytelling through music and pantomime.

August 8: Ollin Yoliztli Calmecac—Aztec Music and Dance

In the Nahuatl language, Ollin Yoliztli Calmecac translates “school of blood moving in the heart.” Learn about the pre-Inquisition Mexicayotl culture as you delight in Aztec music and dance, and participate in the White Eagle Dance.

Following each Summer Wonder presentation, children and their families are invited to explore the Penn Museum’s three floors of galleries featuring artifacts from Egypt, Asia, the Mediterranean, the Near East, North and Central America, and Africa. Throughout the summer, guests can experience MAYA 2012: Lords of Time, a world premiere exhibition exploring the time-ordered universe of the ancient Maya. Guests planning to visit MAYA 2012 must buy special timed tickets for the exhibition.

Both Museum Shops are participating in the Summer Wonder 2012 program. In addition to the Museum Shop’s regular hours, the Pyramid Shop for children opens on Summer Wonder Wednesdays from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Shop features games, toys, books, crafts, and jewelry geared to young visitors.

For more information: www.penn.museum.

Location: 3260 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Cost: General admission donation is $12 for adults; $10 for senior citizens (65 and above); $8 for U.S. Military; $8 for children (6 to 17) and full-time students with ID; free to Members

Zerbini Family Circus in Oxford

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Zerbini Family Circus

A Real Old Fashioned Circus Under the Big Top

Wednesday, June 20th

5:30pm and 7:30pm

Camel and pony rides are available 1 hour before showtime. Clowns, Aerialists,Trampoline, Comedy Balancing Act

Pick up FREE Kid's tickets at the Oxford Mainstreet office at 19 South Third Street between the hours of 9am-3pm

For more information: http://www.downtownoxfordpa.org

Location: Located on Baltimore Pike across the street from Lincoln University.

This event is appropriate for: the whole family

Chester County Libraries Welcome GlaxoSmithKline’s Science in the Summer:

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Elementary School Students to Discover the Wonders of Chemistry

Registration Begins in June – Space is Limited

Who
Chester County students entering second through sixth grade are invited to register and attend GlaxoSmithKline’s Science in the Summer program, a free and fun experiment-oriented course taught by certified teachers to groups of 15 students in two age groups: children entering second and third grades (Level I) and children entering fourth through sixth grades (Level II). GlaxoSmithKline’s Science in the Summer is sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) in partnership with The Franklin Institute and local libraries.

What
GlaxoSmithKline’s Science in the Summer program will teach Chester County students the basics of Chemistry. Through hands-on experiments, young chemists will learn what matter is and that it is not always the same. They will observe physical and chemical changes with fun experiments like turning pennies into gold, making crystals, and watching popcorn “dance.” Students also will decide if substances are acids, bases, or neutrals by using litmus and pH papers and a universal indicator.

In Chester County, GlaxoSmithKline’s Science in the Summer program is comprised of four 60-minute classes given over the course of a week. Sessions are offered in the morning (Level I: 9:45- 10:45 a.m., Level II: 11:00 a.m. – noon) and in the afternoon (Level I: 12:45 - 1:45 p.m., Level II: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.). For libraries with a.m. or p.m. sessions only, times are (Level I: 9:45 – 10:45 a.m., Level II: 11:00 a.m. - noon) and (Level I: 1:45 – 2:45 p.m., Level II: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.)

Why
GlaxoSmithKline’s Science in the Summer opens young minds to the world of science and fosters a life-long appreciation of learning. Over 100,000 students from the Greater Philadelphia region have participated in GlaxoSmithKline’s Science in the Summer since its inception.

Registration Information

Parents must register in person at the library they wish their child to attend. Registration will be conducted on a first come, first serve basis and space is limited.

GlaxoSmithKline’s Science in the Summer 2012 Chester County Registration and Course Dates
Atglen Public Library 413 Valley Avenue, Atglen, PA, 19310 Library Phone Number: 610-593-6848 Registration Begins: June 4 Course Dates: June 25 – 28 (a.m. only)	Avon Grove Free Library 117 Rose Hill Avenue, West Grove, PA, 19390 Library Phone #: 610-869-2004 Registration Begins: July 2 Course Dates: July 23 – 26 (a.m. & p.m.)

Bayard Taylor Memorial Library 216 East State Street, Kennett Square, PA, 19348 Library Phone Number: 610-444-2702 Registration Begins: June 25 Course Dates: July 16 -19 (a.m. & p.m.)		Chester County Library 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton, PA, 19341 Library Phone Number: 610-280-2630 Registration Begins: June 18 C Course Dates: July 9 - 12 (a.m. & p.m.) July 16 - 19 (a.m. only)
Chester Springs Library 1685-A Art School Rd., Chester Springs, PA, 19425 Library Phone Number: 610-827-9212 Registration Begins: June 25 Course Dates: July 9 - 12 (a.m. only)		Coatesville Area Public Library 501 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA, 19320 Library Phone Number: 610-384-4115 Registration Begins: June 4 Course Dates: June 25 – 28 (p.m. only)
Downingtown Library 330 East Lancaster Ave., Downingtown, PA, 19335 Library Phone Number: 610-269-2741 Registration Begins: June 4 Course Dates: June 25 - 28 (p.m. only)		Easttown Library 720 First Avenue, Berwyn, PA, 19312 Library Phone Number: 610-644-3764 Registration Begins: July 2 at 6 p.m. Course Dates: July 23 - 26 (a.m. & p.m.)
Henrietta Hankin Branch 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs, PA, 19425 Library Phone Number: 610-321-1724 Registration Begins: July 9 at 5 p.m. Course Dates: July 30- August 2 (a.m. & p.m.)		Honey Brook Community Library 687 Compass Road, Honey Brook, PA, 19344 Library Phone Number: 610-273-3303 Registration Begins: July 9 Course Dates: July 30 – August 2 (a.m. & p.m.)
Malvern Public Library 1 East First Avenue, Malvern, PA, 19355 Library Phone Number: 610-644-7259 Registration Begins: July 2 Course Dates: July 23 – 26 (a.m. & p.m.)		Oxford Public Library 48 Second Street, Oxford, PA, 19363 Library Phone Number: 610-932-9625 Registration Begins: June 25 at 6 p.m. Course Dates: July 16 -19 (a.m. only)
Paoli Library 18 Darby Road, Paoli, PA, 19301 Library Phone Number: 610-296-7996 Registration Begins: June 11 Course Dates: July 2, 3, 5 & 6 (a.m. only)		Parkesburg Free Library 105 West Street, Parkesburg, PA, 19365 Library Phone Number: 610-857-5165 Registration Begins: June 18 Course Dates: July 9 - 12 (a.m. only)
Phoenixville Public Library 183 Second Ave., Phoenixville, PA, 191460 Library Phone Number: 610-933-3013 Registration Begins: June 4 Course Dates: June 25 - 28 (a.m. & p.m.)		Spring City Free Library 245 Broad Street, Spring City, PA, 19475 Library Phone Number: 610-948-4130 Registration Begins: June 25 Course Dates: July 16 -19 (p.m. only) * *Course Times: 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. and 2 – 3 p.m.
Tredyffrin Public Library 582 Upper Gulph Road, Strafford, PA, 19087 Library Phone Number: 610-688-7092 Registration Begins: June 11 Course Dates: July 9 - 12 (a.m. & p.m.)		West Chester Public Library 415 North Church Street, West Chester Library Phone Number: 610-696-7985 Registration Begins: June 4 Course Dates: June 25 – 28 (a.m. only)
For more information, contact our local library or call Jeanne Clancy, GlaxoSmithKline’s Science in the Summer Chester County Library Coordinator, at 610-280-2631, or visit,www.scienceinthesummer.com.

Annie, Jr. at Upper Darby Summer Stage

Megalodon - The Largest Shark that Ever Lived

Penn Museum in Philadelphia Presents Summer Wonder Series

Zerbini Family Circus in Oxford

Chester County Libraries Welcome GlaxoSmithKline’s Science in the Summer:

GlaxoSmithKline’s Science in the Summer 2012

Chester County Registration and Course Dates

Avon Grove Free Library

Chester County Library

Coatesville Area Public Library

Easttown Library

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