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Summer Day Camp (5-12yrs)

July 10-14, July 17-21, and July 24-28 are the camp dates. One session (morning OR afternoon) is $169/week. Both morning AND afternoon sessions is $279/week. $35/week for Before Care in the mornings (8-9 am). Get 15% off for multi-week enrollment!

We have three fun-filled weeks planned this summer, with a Day Camp session each morning for 5 and up, and a Martial Arts Intensive in the afternoon for ages 8 and up. (You don’t have to be a student at Blue Ridge Taekwondo to attend our camps. Beginners are welcomed and encouraged!!!)

The Martial Arts Intensives will be forms/curriculum in the first week, sparring in the second week, and board breaking in the third week. This is an amazing opportunity to take your training to a whole new level! If you are new to taekwondo, you will be getting a strong foundation in a new sport, with one-on-one instruction from certified black belt instructors, plus making new friends in a positive environment!

The morning Day Camp sessions will include instruction in taekwondo basics, crafts, games, Safety Awareness instruction, even more games, and making new friends!

($50 deposit required upon registration.)

Contact Miss Alana Johnson, Owner and Chief Instructor at Blue Ridge Taekwondo, for more information! (828) 581-9505

Franny’s Farm Camp – Summer Camp 2016 (7-13yrs)

Hands-on fun & learning with our furry & feathered friends on the farm, gardening, care for & learn all about chickens, service project, eco-scavenger hunts, water play, arts & crafts, health & fitness, building skills, leadership & forts, making memories & friendships.

22 Franny’s Farm Rd
Leicester NC 28748

 

June 13—17 & June 20-24

July 11-15 & July 18-22

August 8-12 & Aug 15-19

 

All weeks are open to boys & girls, ages 7-13.

Cost: $135 per week with one time $25 non refundable registration fee.

Drop off & Pick up at Franny’s Farm. Drive time from downtown Asheville is apprx 20 minutes. 10 miles out Leicester Hwy, turn left on South Turkey Creek, go 1 mile & turn left on Franny’s Farm Rd.

Registration: go to www.frannysfarm.com to complete forms

Our Mission: Hands-on Experience & Learning About Organic Farming, Gardening, Livestock Care, Sustainability, Our World and the Value Each Individual Contributes

Questions? Call the cell phone of Cyn Slingsby, Camp Director

828.772.1492 or email cynslingsby@yahoo.com

Holistic Improv Performance Lab- 6 WEEK series for TEENS (13-17yrs)

This 6 WEEK series is an opportunity for 13-17 year olds to CONNECT within a creative and safe container. By using various Holistic Improv tools and techniques, teens are able to express and empower themselves and shift into healthier, happier and more useful perspectives. We will begin the series with basic theatrical improv exercises and games, then move into scene work. We will end the series having collectively created a short performance piece open to friends and family on Sat June 11th.

Please PM me with any questions!

FREE! The Asheville Shakespearience

“In general, we’d recommend Shakespeare to tweens on up, but a love of the Bard can begin at any time, as long as they are able to sit through a theater performance. We welcome all!”

 

May 13th-28th
Fridays through Sundays at 7:30pm

Hazel Robinson Amphitheater
92 Gay Street, Asheville, NC

Montford Park Players, an Asheville theatrical tradition, is proud to announce their upcoming presentation of The Asheville Shakespearience, a collection of some of William Shakespeare’s greatest scenes. The show will be directed by Christine Eide, Caleb Owolabi, and Adrian Suskauer, and will be presented at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheater, located at 92 Gay Street in the heart of the Montford region of Asheville, May 13th through the 28th. Performances will be on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, beginning at 7:30pm. All summer shows at the Amphitheatre are absolutely FREE to attend.

Montford Park Players, has been presenting Shakespeare and other classical works to the Asheville community since 1973, and has since grown to be one of Western North Carolina’s most beloved and well-known cultural attractions. They haven’t presented Shakespearience since 2011, but are bringing it back for their 2016 season due to popular demand.
Scott Keel, Montford Park Players’ new Artistic Director, said about this particular production, “So many of our patrons love coming out for our shows, but miss some of their favorites from season-to-season. Shakespearience gives everyone an opportunity to gear up for our summer season with some of Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits, before we delve into the full-length plays.”

The Asheville Shakespearience was originally conceived by Montford Park Players as a way for audiences to get a taste of Shakespeare’s works without having to watch a full-length play. It was also an opportunity for actors to get to perform some of his best scenes from several of his more popular plays all in one night. It then evolved into opportunities to play with his text and his scenes in ways that wouldn’t work in a full-length play. The show has served as a tool to explore and drive his works in ways that working on a single production doesn’t normally allow. In this incarnation, Montford has recruited multiple directors to tackle the play together, each working a few scenes that are presented. This allows new directors to explore Shakespeare without the daunting task of taking on a full-length Shakespeare play. To that end, Montford is happy to welcome Christine Eide and Devyn Ray, and welcome back Adrian Suskauer.

Both Christine and Devyn are new to the Montford director’s pool, but Adrian is a veteran, having helmed Shakespeare’s As You Like It last season. “We hope to see much more of these fine directors’ work in the future,” says Artistic Director, Keel, “and this is a fantastic way for our audiences and actors to get to know them. The Asheville Shakespearience provides the perfect model for directors to display exactly that skill, and I can’t wait to see it all come together.”

The play will star many Asheville favorites and even more Montford regulars. Montford Park Players is proud of this production and happy to continue to bring FREE Shakespeare in the park to our ever-supportive community.

More information regarding the show or advanced seating reservations can be made at montfordparkplayers.org or you can call them at (828) 254-5146.

Living Savior Soccer Summer Camp – 2017 (4-10yrs)

2 LOCATIONS TO CHOOSE FROM:

 

LIVING SAVIOR – ASHEVILLE

  • Dates: June 19th – 22nd, 2017
  • Time: 9:00AM – 12:00noon
    Drop-off is no earlier than 15 minutes beforePick-up is no later than 10 minutes after 
  • Place: 301 Overlook Rd. Asheville, NC, 28803
  • Ages: Children ages 4-12
  • Registration for AVL location: $45

LIVING SAVIOR – HENDERSONVILLE

  • Dates: June 20th – 22nd, 2017
  • Time: 5:30PM – 7:00PM
    Drop-off is no earlier than 15 minutes before
    Pick-up is no later than 10 minutes after
  • Place: 708 South Grove St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 (Hend. Co. Athl. & Activ. Ctr.)
  • Ages: Children ages 4-12
  • Registration for HVL location: $35

The registration fee includes a tee-shirt, a water bottle, a drawstring sports pack, snacks, soccer instruction, and a whole lot of fun throughout the week. Register using the form below. There are discounts available for families with multiple children. Payment can be made to Living Savior any time beforehand or upon initial registration on that Monday. To ensure that a spot will be reserved for your child(ren) and that they will get the t-shirt size you want, you must register before June 1st.

To register, click on this link to a registration form (also found at the bottom of this page).

About the Soccer Camp:

The coaching staff is well equipped with a wide range of experience from playing on the collegiate level to coaching middle school to coaching youth leagues and camps. They are enthusiastic about providing a positive atmosphere where kids can grow while having a lot of fun. Children will develop their skills, learn about their Savior Jesus, and meet new friends. The curriculum starts with working on the fundamentals and advances children at their pace to grow in their abilities:
  • Dribbling, passing, and scoring
  • Heading, trapping, and body control
  • Defense, field position/awareness, and goalkeeping
  • Conditioning, stretching, and healthy habits,
  • Team building, positive encouragement, and healthy competition
Each day, all parents and guardians can sign-in their kids at the Living Savior Pavillion (see this map) at the Asheville location. At the Hendersonville location, registration will take place at the field. There will be plenty of parking space in both locations, easy access to the soccer field, and comfortable shade. After registering your child, they will be escorted by their coach to their group. Children will remain with their coach, group, and other group leaders throughout the day. In order to sign-out your child, you will need to present a photo ID. If someone other than the registering parent is going to pick up your child, we must know in advance.
After the first day, bring your child to their group. They will likely know where to go as will you. Directions, rosters, and all other information will be provided at the registration pavilion to assist in any way.

Family Friendly Painting Class: Purple & Pink Northern Lights (7+yrs)

(1.5 Hour – 16×20) Ages 7+
*Sip, paint, Relax! PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:

WE ASSIGN SEATING so If you’d like to be seated with another guest, please let us know in the SITTING WITH SOMEONE ELSE? section. You may enter a person’s name, or a group (i.e. your work/organization). We cannot guarantee seating changes upon your arrival. The online system won’t allow you to pay for a seat for a Sold Out class.

**BYOB: Drinks & food! We provide cups, napkins & bottle openers. We do NOT provide ice or eating/serving utensils. You must be at least 21 to consume alcohol (beer and wine only) in the studio. We reserve the right to I.D.

OBSERVERS and infants cannot be accommodated in any class. Classes labeled 16+ are intended for that age group only. If you have a younger painter, we recommend you look at our Family Friendly classes which are labeled as such online. The paintings, and environment in these classes are more appropriate for those under 16. We strive to maintain an environment where guests feel comfortable celebrating among those within, or close to their own age group.

CHECK IN WHEN YOU ARRIVE. Come 10-15 minutes early to check in and get settled with your refreshments! We will begin painting on time!
**Doors will open 30 minutes prior to class unless previous arrangements have been made**

FINDING US: Biltmore Park Town Square- take 2nd exit out of the roundabout and we will be on the left. In the middle of the strip with the Toy Store on one end and Thirsty Monk on the other!

REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS: NO REFUNDS. A store credit will be given for individuals canceling with at least 24 hours notice. “No shows” with no notification will not be issued store credit. (Please leave a voice message if calling after hours or during a class-828.676.2607). In the event that our studio cancels (i.e. for bad weather), we will contact you with options for rescheduling or receiving store credit. Thank you!

Garden Day

Farming and gardening is a rich part of our North Carolina heritage that has seen many changes in practices since the time of the Cherokees.

National Wildlife Federation “Backyard Habitat”

Native wildflowers, small shrubs and a tadpole pond are included in this small habitat. Taking care of this area on Garden Day involves removing any large fallen limbs, invasive, and non-native plants. Take a peek at the pond and see if you can spot our resident green frog!

Certifying your own backyard wildlife habitat is easy! There are five things you should include in your backyard habitat: food, water, cover, places to raise young, and sustainable practices. Find out more at “Garden for Wildlife.”

Heritage Garden:

Livestock in the Blue Ridge Mountains were a primary source of income for many families. Herds of pigs or turkeys were taken to market via the Draw Road that connected the Pink Beds community to the Greenville area. Sustenance farming’s purpose provided enough food to feed the family.

Gardening practices and seed varieties were carried down from Cherokee tradition, while others were brought with European settlers. Today the Cradle carries on some of these traditions in the heritage garden. We work with our Cafe at the Cradle to provide seasonal veggies available on the menu.

Tasks in the garden on this day include planting starts, seeds, and herbs, spreading straw, and watering.

Monarch Waystation:

Monarch Watch is dedicated toward research, conservation and education of monarch butterflies. Monarchs are the only species of butterfly in the world who migrate as far they do. You too can be apart of this conservation effort by installing a Monarch Waystation in your yard or at your school. Waystations grow food and nectar sources as well as host plants for caterpillars and monarchs. It doesn’t take much to get your waystation started nor is a lot of space needed. Visit the Cradle’s waystation to learn more and help us with a few tasks needed in maintaining this garden.

Annual Spring Fling

Annual Spring Fling. Family Fun/Inflatables, BBQ plates for $10 and bake sale with part of the proceeds to assist with youth mission projects.

2019 Mindfulness Festival

Presenting the 5th Mindfulness Festival at UNC Asheville!
This year’s event is themed around collaboration and inspiration~ More than ever before, artists and mindfulness practitioners at UNCA will be sharing their creations and explorations!

Join us for a full & FREE day of music, art, workshops, and community building!

Please reach out ASAP if you want to vend, volunteer, perform, or lead an activity/workshop!

Looking forward to seeing you all again after a two year hiatus!

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