Wii Free Play and Mini Tournament
Date: 6/11/2010
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Description: Teens are invited to sign up for video game fun and tournament play for prizes. Preregistration begins June 1. Call 261-5787.
Library: Main Library
Please Note: Attendee must be between the ages of 12 Years and 18 Years old.

Wii Gaming for Families- For Ages 7 and Up
Date: 6/12/2010
Start Time: 11:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Description: Spend some family time competing for prizes while playing Wii games. Preregistration begins June 2. Call (337) 261-5779 for more information.
Library: Main Library
Contact Number: (337) 261-5779

D.I.Y. Soap Making
Date: 6/9/2010
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Description: Teens can learn how to make soaps in this free workshop by Connie Boustany. Call 856-5261 for more information. Preregistration begins June 1.
Library: Milton Branch
Please Note: Attendee must be between the ages of 12 Years and 18 Years old.
Also there will be an encore presentation at 1pm-2pm at the Southside Branch on the same day.

All About Rain Gardens
Event Type: Adult
Date: 6/26/2010
Start Time: 10:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Description: Jessica Hardy, of the Laf. Par. Bayou Vermilion District will give information on various rain gardening techniques that work best in our area.
Library: Main Library

Check out the full calendar at the library’s website! Also check out the quarterly newsletter – BOOK TALK (pdf)!

The Opelousas Little Theatre Summer Camp is here! The camps are similar to last year.

Dana’s Camp:
She will be teaching the basics of theatre. Campers will learn about stage presence and beginner’s acting techniques. Her camp will meet from 9 AM to 1 PM on camp days. Her camp will end with a talent show and a one act play. Dana will take ages 11 and younger. Older first time campers are encouraged to join Dana’s camp, but can take Ashley’s camp at the discretion of Dana, Ashley, and the parent. Dana will not accept more than 25 campers.

Ashley’s Camp:
She will be teaching intermediate/advance acting techniques. Campers will learn the basics of dancing and acting for musical theatre. They will also learn some stage makeup techniques. Her camp will meet 1 PM to 5 PM on camp days. Ashley’s camp will end with a musical showcase and a one act musical. Ashley will accept ages 12 and older. Ashley will not accept more than 25 campers.

(Note: Children must be potty trained and sent to camp with a drink (preferably water) and snack as there is a snack break.)

Dates:
Camp will start on June 1st and run June 2nd, 7rd, 9th, 14th, 16th, 21st, 23rd. Performances on June 24th and 26th for Ashley and June 25th and 27th for Dana.

Cost:
The cost is $30 per week per child. If you have 2 or more children in camp the cost will go down to $25 per week per child. There is also a $10 registration fee.

Registration:
The day for registration at the OLT building will be on May 29th from 9 am to 1 pm. They will also begin accepting registration forms by mail on May 1st. Please get ther information in as soon as possible because registration will be limited this year.
Send the $10 regtration fee and the following information to:

OLT Summer Camp (Dana or Ashley)
P.O. Box 742
Opelousas, LA 70571-0742

Information needed:
Parent’s name(s), phone number(s), and address(es), who will be picking the camper up from camp.
Child’s name(s), age(s), camp interested in, any special needs or allergies the child has, theatre experience (if any).
Any conflicts the child will have with the camp dates (other camps, vacations, etc.).

Dana and Ashley look forward to having a fun summer with the children. For more information or to inquire about concerns, please feel free to contact us.
Dana: 337-351-2591
Ashley: 337-308-7108

Firelight is now registering for Summer Camps 2010. This summer they are offering the following line-up of camps.

Guitar Camps:

Beginning Guitar Camp offers the young student experience in tuning, beginning music notation and the playing of chords. The student must furnish his own guitar and electronic tuner. Age Range: 7 years old and up. June 14th–18th (Monday – Friday, 9-10 am)

Intermediate Guitar Camp is for the student who has some experience playing the guitar or piano. The student must furnish his own guitar and electronic tuner. Age Range: 10 years old and up with experience. June 14th–18th, 2007 (Monday — Friday 10:00 am-12:15 pm)

Broadway Song and Dance Camps

Broadway Babies: Campers will learn basic singing skills and simple choreography culminating in a performance of a Broadway style revue. This year*s theme is travel. Join us as we explore different cities of the world. Ages: 4-8 ( June 21th–25th , 2010 2:30-3:30pm )

On Broadway: Campers will learn basic singing skills and simple choreography culminating in a performance of a Broadway style revue. This year’s theme is travel. Join us as we explore different cities of the world. Ages: 9-12 ( June 21th–25th , 2010 9 am.-2 pm).

Theatre Camps:

T’Lights Camp: Campers will learn acting, dancing, and singing skills along with memorization techniques while working on the musical production of Cinderella. Ages 5-8. July 19-July 30, 2010 (Monday-Thursday 2PM. – 3:30P.M.)

Firelight Junior Company Camp: Campers will learn acting, dancing, and singing skills along with memorization techniques while working on the musical production of The Little Mermaid. Ages 9 and up. (July 12th–July 30th, 2010, Monday-Thursday 9a.m. – 1p.m.)

The camps will culminate with a double feature performance of Cinderella and The Little Mermaid (July 30th–August 1st, 2010.)

It’s almost time to register for the Kids Bowl Free program that happens at both of Lafayette’s bowling alleys. Below is the link for Acadiana Lanes:

https://www.kidsbowlfree.com/center.php?alley_id=1644

You will need to register each kid and remember that shoes are extra. And you can purchase the Family Pass. The Family Pass was created to allow for adult family members to enjoy bowling throughout the summer as well. The Family Pass starts from $24.95 and includes 2 GAMES PER PERSON PER DAY. The Family Pass covers up to 4 adult family members. You may have 1, 2, 3, or 4 adults on the family pass. This low one-time payment covers up to 4 adults for the entire summer and is a tremendous value.

In June, The Ballet Studio in Milton will hold Cinderella DANCEcamps. DANCEcamps are a fun way to learn more about the art of ballet and what makes a healthy dancer.
 The Ballet Studio will hold three different levels of Cinderella DANCEcamp. All DANCEcamps begin with a daily ballet class followed by fun and educational Cinderella DANCEcamp activities. They are age-appropriate and include lessons in music, dance history, nutrition, anatomy and pantomime.

Plus, all students go home with their very own Cinderella DANCEcamp Memories Scrapbook that they created. Come join the fun!

Cinderella DANCEcamps:
3 & 4 Year Olds
(must be potty trained)
June 7-11, 9:30-11:20 $85.00

5 & 6 Years Olds
(must have completed kindergarten or 1st grade)
June 14-18, 9:00-12:00 $120.00

7 – 11 Year Olds
(open to dancers that have completed 2nd-6thgrade)
June 7-11, 1:00-4:30 $140.00

DANCEcampers will be divided by age and ability. Class sizes are limited, so register early. For more information or to register, pick up a brochure in the studio waiting rooms or download one from http://www.theballetstudiolafayette.com/downloads.html.

http://www.rstswimming.net/

They offer many different programs for the summer and throughout the year.

http://www.womansfoundation.com/course/category.php?id=29

Sponsored by the Woman’s Foundation Inc.

Safe Sitter participants will learn: 

• What to do when a child chokes 
• Safety for the sitter 
• What to do in an emergency 
• How to set up a babysitting business 
• How to screen job requests 
• How to manage problem behavior 
• How to prevent injuries 
• How to manage injuries 
• Infant and child CPR 
• Infant and child choking rescue 
• How to entertain children of different ages

From the website:  http://www.Jillscookingwithkids.com/

Summer is finally here and we are ready to start cooking! When planning summer activities and camps for your children, cooking classes are a great option. Individual classes, as well as three and four day camps are available.

The classes are in my home for a realistic experience. They are indoors and therefore cool and comfortable. The children learn many basic and advanced cooking techniques they will use throughout their lifetime.

I am now offering a limited number of classes for children five years of age. All other classes are for ages 6 – 16.

Jill’s Cooking with Kids offers beginners and advanced cooking classes. The children  use their own creativity, while having a great time. Exploring the world of cooking can be fun and rewarding.  Call now to schedule a class for your child.

Inviting all children who love to explore new activities:

• theater
• drama
• character
• costume
• improvisation and more

to come join in the fun Sundays from 10:30 until 11:45, June 7 – July 26.  The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Lafayette is sponsoring a theater program taught by Josh Coen, a dynamic young theater major at Northwestern University.  Each Sunday will focus on different elements of the theater arts through fun hands-on activities.  For example, the children will make simple puppets and a puppet show may be rehearsed and performed in the next few weeks.  

The lessons will culminate in a play the students will plan and produce for an audience of parents and friends.  The play will be held on July 26th at 11:00 am.  If your child would like to participate in the puppet show or play, please commit to attending as often as possible.  We know summer schedules are varied, with vacations, camps and other activities, but the lessons will be cumulative and build on one another.  Please commit to bringing your child to two out of the three lessons prior to the play (July 5, 12, 19) as well as the performance July 26.

There is no charge for participation.  Parents will be asked to volunteer to bring juice and a simple snack on a rotating basis.  Parents will also be asked to be classroom assistants on a rotating basis. Classes held at Cite des Art.

For more information call Josh Coen at 337-781-0756 /e-mail bacoen@cox.net or Ann Burruss at 337-326-4229 /e-mail annburruss@yahoo.com.

Kids can bowl 2 free games everyday during the summer.  We are lucky that both bowling lanes in Lafayette are participating this summer so you can sign up for either one.  

Go to: http://www.kidsbowlfree.com/ and sign up the kids.  Shoe rental is extra if you don’t have your own.

We have a group that meets at Acadiana Lanes on Wednesday at 1pm to bowl.  So join us!