VBS will take place July 17-21.
Supper will be served each night from 6:00-6:30pm. Monday (Hot Dogs), Tuesday (Tacos), Wednesday (Hamburgers), Thursday (Spaghetti), Friday (Pizza). We will march in from the front steps of the church at 6:45pm. Come join us as we learn about God’s Love!
June 11th-14th, 6:30pm-8:30pm
There’s no place like Rome…That’s why we want you to join us for an exciting Bible-times adventure with the Underground Church in ancient Rome! Find out what it was like to be one of the first Christians, as you step back in time.
Students will play Big Band arrangements, learn to play improvised solos, and learn about Jazz history, in a team-oriented, fun, and supportive ensemble environment. Price includes recording experience and showcase performance. Placement audition or interview required for teachers to assess students’ abilities.
THIS CAMP IS CURRENTLY FULL.
Come learn more than just how to play songs, learn how to play in a band! Students will gain confidence and leadership skills through making their own arrangements of classic and modern rock tunes. Previous summer rock bands have performed songs by The White Stripes, Pink Floyd, The Clash, Green Day, and The Rolling Stones. Campers will perform and rehearse in one large ensemble, with breakout sessions for both instrumentalists and vocalists. Outside of rehearsal time, students go on field trips, participate in a recording session, and learn about the history of rock ‘n’ roll, culminating in a trivia game with prizes! he students will perform a final concert for family and friends. To fully enjoy this camp week, we suggest students have at least 1-2 years of previous music lessons and/or ensemble experience.
This camp is ideal for younger students, beginners, and those who may need a little extra guidance through individual and small group instruction. Kylie Brown and Andy John are experienced as classroom teachers and music instructors, and will ensure students have fun while learning a lot! Campers will perform in both small groups and large groups, and learn 2-3 songs throughout the week. Previous concerts included songs by The Beatles, Jason Mraz, Katy Perry, and Coldplay. Outside of the rehearsal room, students will enjoy inside and outside games, t-shirt decorating, instrument-making, and field trips. Previous field trips included Moog and Echo Mountain Studios. Additionally, campers can learn a new instrument during our electives period. The week will culminate in a recording session and a concert for family and friends.
Music Explorations is a great way for young beginners to explore music, sound, rhythm, and various instruments in a fun and encouraging group setting. We will be taking a journey around the world to discover the music of diverse cultures and regions. Children will get to dance and move, experiment with various instruments, sing tunes, and experiment with their own music-making. Music Explorations is led by instructors with vast experience in early childhood music education, including Kindermusik, and will encourage social skills and group interactions, develop aural and visual skills, and foster a love of music in your child.
Come join in on the magic, music and merriment of Hogwarts camp of Violin and Musicality. We will have wand practice, a Quidditch game, a trip to Moog’s museum of magical musical manipulations, as well as plenty of music making.
Learn violin, viola, and cello, through the Suzuki Method. No placement audition required. Price includes showcase performance.
5/11 UPDATE: This camp is full.
This camp week is ideal for students who are in junior high and high school and enjoy a more challenging environment. Students typically learn and perform 4-5 songs in just one week! Previous concerts included songs by The Avett Brothers, Twenty-One Pilots, Bob Marley, and Vance Joy. Campers will be placed in bands with 4-6 peers of similar skill level and musical taste. Outside of the rehearsal room, students hang out during lunch and rec time, make t-shirts, write original songs, and travel to local music studios like Moog and Echo Mountain. Additionally, campers can learn a new instrument during our electives period. The camp week will culminate in a recording session and a concert for family and friends. To fully enjoy this camp week, we suggest students have at least 1-2 years of previous music lessons and/or ensemble experience.
All skill levels are welcome. Campers will be split up into groups, as necessary, based on age and/or skill level. Students will learn and perform different styles of chamber music in a team-oriented, fun, and supportive ensemble environment. Placement audition or interview required for teachers to assess students’ abilities. Students will be placed in ensembles based on skill level. Call to schedule audition appointment. Price includes recording experience, field trip, and showcase performance.
LITTLE BALLERS CLINICS!
June 14th 5:15pm-6:15pm
June 17th 10:00am-11:00am
June 22nd 5:15pm-6:15pm Little Ballers Clinic at ARC – Indoor Soccer Sports Arena with Nick and Aiden of the Asheville City Soccer Club. “A fantastic way to get young payers engaged in the game and provide an opportunity to develop new skills over the summer.” Choose just one or attend all 3! 5-7 years. $15/Members, $20/Non-members.
LITTLE BALLERS CLINICS!
June 14th 5:15pm-6:15pm
June 17th 10:00am-11:00am
June 22nd 5:15pm-6:15pm Little Ballers Clinic at ARC – Indoor Soccer Sports Arena with Nick and Aiden of the Asheville City Soccer Club. “A fantastic way to get young payers engaged in the game and provide an opportunity to develop new skills over the summer.” Choose just one or attend all 3! 5-7 years. $15/Members, $20/Non-members.
PLEASE JOIN US
FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
FIRE STATION 2
632 SUGARLOAF ROAD
CEREMONY BEGINS AT 4 p.m.
Station tours and Viewing of the new fire engine will be held following the ceremony.
Cake and light refreshments will be served
Come to Chick-Fil-A Merrimon Avenue on June 17th from 5-7PM for an Under the Sea Night! We will have crafts, face painting, and balloon art. Songs Sealed Delivered Party Entertainment will have 2 famous movie characters to sing the night away! This will be a fun event for all!
FRIDAYS: Star Trek … Marvel at the views through an array of optical telescopes, including our 25″ Dobsonian, and see what a DARK sky actually looks like. Take a Sky Trek with us as we explore each of the visible planets. Visit a few of the Wonders of our Milky Way before we journey to one of our neighboring galaxies. This event is designed for all ages, so bring the entire family.
SATURDAYS: Star Trek with Dinner … Enjoy dinner and take a Sky Trek with us to marvel at the views through an array of optical telescopes to witness what DARK sky actually looks like as we explore each of the visible planets. Visit a few of the Wonders of our Milky Way before we journey to one of our neighboring galaxies. This event is designed for all ages, so bring the entire family.
Reservations are required and will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. the day of the event. Gates will open one hour before the start of the event, and close one hour after the start of the event. An optional dinner at our new restaurant, Smiley’s, will be served before observing from 6:00pm -7:30pm.
If you plan to use GPS for navigation to our site, be aware that many carriers have intermittent signal in PARI’s vicinity, so queue up the directions ahead of time. We have found Google Maps to provide the most reliable route to us when your use our address of 1 PARI Drive, Rosman, NC.
Please note that this event will take place rain, clouds or shine. Should outside observing conditions not be favorable, PARI educators have prepared an exciting indoor program and activities.
For additional information contact Chelena Blythe at cblythe@pari.edu or Sarah Chappell at schappell@pari.edu
Come see trains from the early 1900s to the present. There are several tracks set up with working trains, and visitors can work the trains themselves! There is a separate train room for our youngest engineers, complete with push trains, engineer costumes and coloring pages! There is also a small gift shop where visitors can get anything from Christmas ornaments to train sets, from baby clothes to train whistles!
This museum is fun for every member of the family no matter how young or young at heart!
The entrance fee is a $5 donation per person. Children 2 and under are free. 100% of your donation goes to The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
Come join us in the fun!
HOURS:
Tues-Sat 1:00pm-5:00pm
Sun 2:00pm-5:00pm
Based on the wonderful trio of picture books by Andrea Beaty: Rosie Revere, Engineer; Iggy Peck, Architect; and Ada Twist, Scientist.
These two-hour workshops will be led by Spellbound staff member Elisha, who is also an elementary school teacher. Registration is required. Open to ages 5-8 years. Limited to 6 kids per session. $15 per child per session.
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