2 . Summer Camps for Kids

PGL or Parents Get Lost is the big daddy of summer camps. Most popular is the seven-day multi-activity camp, a mix of dance, photography and more. It has three, four, and seven-night camps, including a first-timer week for new campers.

As well as the activity weeks you’d expect from a summer camp, it also offers 19-day journeys, through some of the most beautiful natural scenery (景色) in the UK. You will spend every day camping out underneath the stars, on a once-in-a-lifetime journey through either Wales, Scotland or the Lake Districts.

This outdoor activity centre is perfect for the active adventurer. Family-run for nearly 40 years, the summer camp focuses on team building and problem-solving with children encouraged to work together to build rafts, cross the river and complete the assault course (障碍场).

Connecting with nature by growing, cooking and sharing food is at the heart of this camp. It also offers woodland arts, countryside experience as well as lots of outdoor fun and games. Kids will water, pick and cook vegetables from the forest garden, and there are lots of new experiences like cooking sweet potatoes on the campfire.

7 . Chinese Language and Culture Day Camp

July 25-29, 2014

Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

For ages 7-16

Location: Confucius Institute, 10 Park Street, Alfred

Camp Fee: $150 (includes lunch)

Enrollment (注册) Deadline: July 11, 2014

Program

The AU Confucius Institute Chinese Language and Culture Day Camp offers a great introduction to Chinese language and culture in an exciting, fun-filled, interactive environment. The small-class format ensures that each camper gets enough individual attention. This program features:

● Chinese Language Classes

● Traditional Chinese arts

● Calligraphy

● Crafts

● Songs

● Dance

● Games

● Cooking

● Daily supervised cafeteria-style lunch in the University Dining Hall

Faculty (教员)

Top quality instruction is provided by distinguished members of the AU Confucius Institute faculty who are experienced teachers, fluent in both English and Chinese.

Who Can Attend?

This week-long, day camp is for students aged 7-16 who wish to participate in a fun, dynamic summer experience in Chinese language and culture. For classes, students will be divided into younger and older age groups.

Schedule

Students must arrive at the Confucius Institute each day by 9:00 a.m. and must be picked up at 3:30 p.m. Morning lessons will focus on Chinese language classes, while afternoons will be filled with hands-on cultural activities. Instructors will bring students to the Powell Campus Center dining hall for a supervised, cafeteria-style lunch each day.

How to Enroll

Please finish the enrollment form and return by July 11, with your $150 payment, Office of Summer Programs, Alfred University, Saxon Drive, Alfred, NY 14802. Checks should be made payable to Alfred Chinese Language and Culture Day Camp University. Major credit cards are also accepted. (If paying by credit card, feel free to fax enrollment form to us at 607-871-2045.)

Cancellation Policy

Full refunds (退款) will be made for cancellations received by 3:30 p.m. on July 22, 2014. We can’t make refunds to students who cancel after July 22 because the amount of materials purchased, meal counts and classroom spaces are based upon the number of students expected and cannot be changed after that time.

Questions?

For further information, please contact the Office of Summer Programs via email or by calling 607-871-2612.

10 . Spent all summer exploring the best national parks in the US, and now you’re seeking some cold weather thrills? We suggest taking a break from classic winter activities and taking part in some family-friendly ones instead. Head to the best indoor amusement parks in the US, and enjoy your dose of family fun.

• I-X Indoor Amusement Park

During the weeks starting in late March, enjoy Ferris wheels (摩天轮) and merry-go-rounds (旋转木马).While taking some time to digest the com dogs and carnival favorites you’ll surely be devouring, enjoy some music by live bands.

Address: 6200 Riverside Dr, Cleveland, 44135.

Price: $19.99, discounts for larger groups available

• iPlay America

The indoor 115,000 square feet amusement park includes family-friendly rides like a carousel (旋转木马), happy swing and dizzy dragons. Classic boardwalk games like whack-a-mole (打地鼠) and balloon darts (飞镖) will make you miss summer days while common arcade (游戏厅) games like ski-ball and air hockey will keen you feeling competitive. Stick around for dinner on Saturdays, and you’ll also enjoy free live music.

Address: 110 Schanck Rd, Freehold, NJ.

Price: $29.99

• Nickelodeon Universe

Everything’s bigger in Bloomington, including America’s largest indoor theme park, the sever-acre Nickelodeon Universe in the Mall of America. Here, your family can enjoy 27 rides that range from the tots (幼儿) Wonder Pet’s Flyboat to the thrilling big kids-only Avatar Airbender. Make sure there’s room on your camera for pictures-your kids are going to want to remember meeting their favorite cartoon characters, including SpongeBob and the Bubble Guppies.

Address: Mall of America, 5000 Centre Court, Bloomington, MN.

Price: $34.99

• Mt Olympus

Another stop in Wisconsin Dells is Mt Olympus, a paradise for little ones. With gentle rides perfect for tots-including mini hot air balloons, bi-planes, tea cups and a trolley-your kiddo will be delighted. The alien ball pit is a must-visit, and your older elementary school-aged children will amuse themselves on the climbing wall, bumper cars and the arcade, which includes mini bowling.

Address: 1701 Wisconsin Dells Parkway, Wisconsin Dells, WI.

Price: $16.66