Between exploring the lake in boats, hiking to the waterfalls, and camping in remote natural environments, you ll have a hard time picking a favorite!
2023 Camp Dates:Term 1: June 11—16 Term 2: June 18—23
Term 3: June 25—30 Term 4: July 9—14
Term 5 (L. I. T. Week): July 16—21
2023 Pricing Options:Full Price: $485 / week
Early Bird Discount (Until April 17th): $455 / week
L. I. T. Week: $0
Leaders In Training (L. I. T. Program) (Ages 14—15)Our L. I. T. program is a part of our Teen Adventure Camp program and is a transitional (过渡的) program for campers to become staff members. It is a program that is highly selective and competitive. This program allows campers ages 14 and 15 to see what being a part of the Pleasant Hill Outdoor Camp family is like.
How does my camper become involved?★ The camper must attend a previous week of Teen Adventure Camp within the same summer.
★ Have to be 14 or 15 years old during their week of camp to qualify.
★ The camper should express interest in the L. I. T. program during their Teen Adventure Week and receive a recommendation for the program from their counselor (辅导员)!
★ Good performance during Teen Adventure Week.
How to confirm availability (有空) & acceptance?
At the end of the camper’s Teen Adventure Camp session, the campers who are accepted into the program will receive an official invitation based on their counselor’s opinion. From there, the parent of the camper must confirm the camper’s availability as soon as possible. There are limited spots which are on a first-come-first-served basis only. Parents can confirm in person at Check Out, by phone (419-938-3715), or by email (info@phoc.org). We will make sure to add L. I. T. week to the camper’s online registration.
1. When will L. I. T. week take place?| A．During June 11—16. | B．During June 25—30. |
| C．During July 9—14. | D．During July 16—21. |
| A．Paying for their camp before April 17th. |
| B．Joining in more than two weeks of camp. |
| C．Being 13 years old during their week of camp. |
| D．Getting a recommendation from their camp counselor. |
| A．Confirming their children’s availability soon. |
| B．Printing official invitations to their children in person. |
| C．Keeping in close touch with their children’s counselors. |
| D．Adding L. I. T. week to their children’s online registration. |
2 . Things to do this weekend in NYC: April 12-14 2024
Here are some noteworthy events to check out this week in New York City
Josh Wolf
Gramercy Theatre — 127 E. 23rd St., New York, N.Y. 10010
Sat. April 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Josh Wolf of “Chelsea Lately” will bring his brand of humor to Gramercy’s historic music venue. Josh Wolf’s comedy material is heavily inspired by his family. Wolf, 54, is also known to incorporate (融合) music into his performance, as he does when hosting his own comedy show “The Fantastical Jamboree” at Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club in Las Vegas.
Tickets start at $27.50
“Selena Brunch”
Alamo Drafthouse Staten Island — 2636 Hylan Blvd., Suite 230, Staten Island, N.Y. 10306
Sat. April 13 and Sun. April 14 at 11:30 a.m.
The 1997 Gregory Nava film that made Jennifer Lopez a Hollywood star is getting a nice revisit at Alamo Drafthouse with a “Selena Brunch” this weekend. While enjoying a special menu created for the occasion, see Jenny from the Block in her breakthrough role as the late Tejano star who was tragically murdered at 23. Dishes include a breakfast club sandwich, blueberry donut French toast bake and breakfast tacos, in addition to the regular refreshments on offer.
Though the downtown Brooklyn showings are already sold out, there are still tickets at the Staten Island location.
$12 admission. Prices range from $11.95 to $15.95 for food item
I’m Possible
New Victory Theater — 209 W 42nd St., New York, N.Y. 10036
The Brooklyn-based Omnium Circus company, which prides itself in inclusivity and accessibility for both audience and performers, kicks off a two-week run of its latest show this weekend in Times Square.
“I’m Possible” lives up to its goal to make the Big Top experience accessible to audiences of all abilities with a 90-minute show featuring a gymnast who uses a wheelchair, an tennis player born without legs, and a deaf storyteller.
All performances will incorporate audio description, captioning (字幕), sensory-friendly lighting and sound, and a calm environment where movement and vocalization from audience members are welcome.
Tickets start at $28
1. Where does Josh Wolf get his inspiration for his comedy show?| A．From his favourite music. |
| B．From his own working experience. |
| C．From Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club. |
| D．From his experience with family members. |
| A．$ 15.95. | B．$ 23.95. | C．$ 27.95. | D．$ 39.9. |
| A．Entertaining. | B．Encouraging. | C．Terrifying. | D．Puzzling. |
3 . The greater Rochester area is filled with opportunities to study and perform music in the summer!
Roberts Community School
Roberts Community Music School has exciting summer musical opportunities for families on the west side of Rochester. It offers two 7-week Early Childhood Classes, Piano Discoveries, and a Ukulele Choir. Lessons are available (可获得的) for piano, voice, stringed instruments, and woodwind & brass (铜管乐器).
School of Rock — Rochester
With camp choices for all ages and skill levels, School of Rock is the perfect summer activity for your child. Our summer music camps are performance-based, meaning students learn to play by performing together in a fun environment. From beginner camps to songwriting and themed camps, wed offer a wide variety of options to ensure your child has an amazing musical experience. Our goal is to prepare teens for live performances on stage.
Eastman Community Music School
The Eastman Community Music School offers different day programs and overnight music camps this summer for middle and high school students, including Adventure Music Camp for Middle Schoolers, Summer Jazz Studies for High School Students, Baroque workshops, and New Horizons Orchestra Camp. Private lessons are also available of all ages, levels, instruments or voice.
Bach to Rock Music School
Bach to Rock’s Music Camps run each week all summer long for all ages and levels! Our camps are designed for students to work with our highly experienced teachers to learn how to play their instrument of choice, develop a band, learn to play songs they love, and have the opportunity to write and create their music. Each weekly camp ends with an opportunity to record in our studio! Full or half-day camps are available. No experience is necessary.
1. Which school’s programs are designed to get students on stage performing?| A．Roberts Community School. | B．School of Rock — Rochester. |
| C．Eastman Community Music School. | D．Bach to Rock Music School. |
| A．They require related experience. |
| B．They arrange camps lasting only one week. |
| C．They offer chances to perform in a TV station. |
| D．They can train different kinds of musical skills. |
| A．To compare four music schools. | B．To encourage students to be music stars. |
| C．To introduce some music summer camps. | D．To show the music resources in Rochester. |
4 . Peachtree City is known for its various events and festivals held throughout the year. Some of the most popular and exciting include:
The Italian Heritage FestivalOctober 15.2024
The Italian Heritage Festival features many things Italian, including foods, wines, and cultural fun! View Ancient Rome in virtual reality, listen to Italian music, and more. The festival is hosted by Borgo Italia—an Italian restaurant owned by Cristiana and Alessandro Folchitto.
Fall Festival and Movie NightOctober 28.2024
Celebrate the fall season with us at the Peachtree City Fall Festival and Movie Night. Games, food costume contest and more! Get your chairs and blankets, bring some snacks and watch a movie under the stars.
Magnolia Arts FestivalOctober 21-22, 2024
The Magnolia Arts Festival is a fine arts market and student art exhibit that is known for great food, a kids’ corner, and live performances all weekend! Tickets are free and attendees should plan to play!
The Hispanic Heritage FestivalSeptember 30, 2024
The Hispanic Heritage Festival celebrates Hispanic cuisine (菜肴), music and dance in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. This yearly free event provides an opportunity to try some of the most delicious local cuisine and proudly stands for the 8,000 Hispanic people living in Fayette County.
1. When can visitors explore sites virtually?| A．September 30. | B．October 15. |
| C．October 21. | D．October 28. |
| A．The Hispanic Heritage Festival. |
| B．Fall Festival and Movie Night. |
| C．The Italian Heritage Festival. |
| D．Magnolia Arts Festival. |
| A．It lasts for two days. |
| B．It introduces delicious food. |
| C．It requires visitors to pay for tickets. |
| D．It is expected to receive 8,000 visitors. |
5 . Family-Friendly Activities
Canyoning (峡谷漂流) New Zealand
Location: Queenstown
When: Sunday, October 1,2023-Tuesday, April 30,2024
Price: $499 (2 adults & 2 kids)
What: Get your family out and about in beautiful nature with Canyoning New Zealand! This half-day product delivers so much adventure and excitement all rolled into one guided canyoning adventure.
Queenstown Ice Arena
Location: Queenstown Gardens
When: Friday, September 1,2023-Sunday, March 31,2024
Price: $65(2 adults & 2 kids, or 1 adult & 3 kids)
What: Cool down this summer with an afternoon at the Queenstown Ice Arena. Book a family ice skating pass for only S65. This deal includes skates and helmets (头盔).
Family Ziplining Deal
Location:45 Camp Street, Queenstown
When: Sunday, October 1,2023-Wednesday, January 31,2024
Price: Family of 4 (2 adults & 2 kids)-$499(RRP $536) or Family of 5 (2 adults & 3 kids)-$599 (RRPS645)
What: Join a grand and fun adventure through the forest canopy (树荫) high above Queenstown, featuring impressive views across the remarkable mountain range and Lake Whakatipu.
Super School Holidays
Location: Sky Tower, Auckland
When: October 1-16,2023
Price: $365 (2 adults & 1 kid)
What: To celebrate the release of the cinema, DC League of Super Pets, Sky Tower is calling on all superheroes for a super school holiday adventure. It takes you on a super adventure around the Sky Tower.
1. What do the listed activities have in common?| A．They are held in Queenstown. | B．They need to book in advance. |
| C．They are designed for families. | D．They offer adventures in forests. |
| A．Take a can yon tour. | B．Experience ice skating. |
| C．Watch a famous movie. | D．Enjoy an amazing landscape. |
| A．Canyoning New Zealand | B．Queenstown Ice Arena |
| C．Family Ziplining Deal | D．Super School Holidays |
6 . There are many exciting projects at Science Buddies for students. If you are interested in plants, farming, water recycling and food science, you may enjoy the hands-on projects below.
Project A: Sweet o Potato Plants
Time required: Long (1+months) Cost: Low (under $20)
Do you enjoy eating sweet potatoes? They can be served as yummy snacks like mashed sweet potatoes with butter or golden-brown sweet potato fries. Do you want to grow your sweet potato plants and make tasty snacks at your will? In this science project, you will learn what part of the sweet potatoes is needed to grow the plants and how to make your own snacks.
Project B: Rooftop Gardens
Time required: Short (2—5 days) Cost: Medium ($20—$50)
Would you like some sky vegetables for dinner? How about some fresh-cut roof flowers to put in vases in your house? Around the world, rooftops are being turned into beautiful green space which takes in CO₂ while releasing fresh air. Besides, rooftop gardens also keep your house cooler and lower your energy bill. Try this science project to find out.
Project C: Recycling Greywater
Cost: Medium ($20—$50)
Time required: Long (1+months)
One way to conserve water is to find safe ways to use it more than once. Here is a project to test whether greywater (water that has been used for washing or bathing) can be used for watering plants. The goal of this project is to find out the effects of greywater on plant growth and health.
It is important to note that used toilet water (blackwater) is absolutely not suitable for re-use. It must pass through a water treatment system before being released back into the environment.
1. Students will get ________ if they take part in Sweet Potato Plants.| A．fresh air | B．delicious snacks |
| C．drinkable water | D．healthy vegetables |
| A．Cost. | B．Time. | C．Goal. | D．Method. |
| A．Sports. | B．Agriculture. | C．Medicine. | D．Fashion. |
| A．The color of the water is gray |
| B．The water that has been used for drinking |
| C．The water that has been used for washing or bathing |
| D．The polluted water |
7 . The Best Mountain Bike Trails (小径) in the US
The Tahoe Rim TrailWhere: Lake Tahoe, CA & NV
Distance: about 165 miles
The trail is popular with hikers, backpackers (背包客), and mountain bikers, so don’t expect to have much loneliness. You’ll have views of bright blue Lake Tahoe nearly the entire time. Most mountain bikers do the eight sections (段) of the Rim Trail in separate trips rather than doing the full loop (圈) as it’s too tiring. Also, make sure you’re familiar with the routes because some sections are closed to bikers.
The Gooseberry Mesa South RimWhere: Hurricane, UT
Distance: about 8 miles
There’s a reason why the world-famous Red Bull Rampage mountain bike competition is held here—the land is beautiful and suitable for big jumps and fun rock climbs. However, it’s not for beginners. But if you’re willing to take it on, you’ll be able to enjoy impressive views and a lively trip.
The Sidewinder Mountain Biking TrailWhere: Burke, VT
Distance: about 35 miles
Sidewinder is a small part of the 100 miles of trails within Vermont’s well-known Kingdom Trails system. If you love the feeling of a quick downhill line similar to sitting in the front of a rollercoaster more than actually riding a bike, you’ll love Sidewinder. The trail is a one-way trail made for experienced bikers.
The East Tiger Summit TrailWhere: Issaquah, WA
Distance: 1.5 miles
Tiger Mountain is loaded with mountain bike trails for everyone from beginners to experts, so you can choose the trail if you have a group of bikers of different levels. Almost anyone with basic skills or above should be about to handle this trail, which is good since it’s one of the best trails in the entire PWN.
1. What can bikers do along the Tahoe Rim Trail?| A．Enjoy beautiful lake views. | B．Bike freely in each section. |
| C．Finish a loop easily within a day. | D．Experience the pleasure of biking alone. |
| A．It has the longest distance. |
| B．It provides superfast downhill riding. |
| C．It is suitable for bikers of different levels. |
| D．It offers an impressive landscape along the way. |
| A．The Tahoe Rim Trail. | B．The East Tiger Summit Trail. |
| C．The Gooseberry Mesa South Rim. | D．The Sidewinder Mountain Biking Trail. |
8 . Are you looking for an exciting and meaningful summer camp? Come to our farming experience camp!
Plan
Time | July 3rd | July 4th | July 5th | July 6th |
9:00—10:30 | Opening Ceremony | About Vegetables | About Animals | About Fruits |
10:30—11:00 | Break and Snack | |||
11:00—12:00 | Team Preparation | Science | Role Play: Let’s Be Little Farmers | Art and Creativity |
12:00—14:00 | Lunch and Break | |||
14:00—15:30 | Tea Building Activities | Planting Vegetables | Looking After Animals | Picking Fruits |
Language: English
Age: 13—15 years old
Fee: ¥400/person (more than two persons: ¥300/person)
Email: summercamp@163. com
1. How long does the farming experience camp last?
| A．Two days. | B．Three days. | C．Four days. | D．Five days. |
| A．July 6th. | B．July 5th. | C．July 4th. | D．July 3rd. |
| A．Chinese | B．Japanese | C．English | D．French |
9 . This Week’s Events & More to Come
SIP & SUPPORTEnjoy dinner, delicious wine, dancing and music by Lonesome Found, all while supporting a great cause. This night of fun and fund raising will benefit the Pocono YMCA’s scholarship programs, which assist children and seniors.
Stroudsburg-2332 Walters Rd.(570) 421-2525 poconoymca. org
Price: $85/person; $170/couple; $450/table of six
HOUSEPLANT HOW — TO’S
Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to address your houseplants’ needs before the growing season. Each participant can bring a houseplant in need of a little rehab(修复) and will choose a 6-inch houseplant to take home. Come for a night of fun and learning! Cocktail/mocktail and snacks provided. Reservations required.
Hawley -210 Welwood Ave.(570) 576-0490 gorgeous-floral. com
Price: $45/person
TRAVIS TRITT
Thirty years after Travis Tritt launched his music career, the Southern rock-influenced artist continues to sell out shows and stay true and relevant to country music fans across the globe. Tickets can be purchased at the Penn’s Peak Box Office (walk-up only) or through Ticketmaster.
Jim Thorpe-325 Maury Rd.(866) 605-7325 pennspeak. com
Price: $48/person
BODYWORKS GENTLE FLOW
Gentle Flow will take yoga beginners to the next level with a slower paced flow. This class will also allow for more time with each pose, softening and going deeper into the pose increasing strength and flexibility. Reservations required. An eight-hour cancellation policy is required. Class cards must be used within 90 days.
East Stroudsburg-95 Crystal St.(570)213-8356 bodyworkswellnessstudios.com
Price: $16/per class; $ 140/10 classes
1. What’s special about SIP & SUPPORT?
| A．It requires reservations. | B．It’s for charity purposes. |
| C．It aims at kids and seniors. | D．It provides snacks for free. |
| A．Have a houseplant improved. | B．Enjoy dinner and snacks for free. |
| C．Exchange houseplants with others. | D．Hold parties throughout the night. |
| A．TRAVIS TRITT. | B．HOUSEPLANT HOW-TO’S. |
| C．SIP & SUPPORT. | D．BODYWORKS GENTLE FLOW. |
10 . Emerald Coast Science Center Field Trips
Bring your group or class to explore our hands-on Science Center now which provides wonderful learning opportunities for students all along the Emerald Coast!
| Hands-on fun Every field trip includes a Makerspace activity and a 30-minute close encounter with our animals under the guidance of an educator. Lessons for all agesLessons can be changed to suit the needs of most grade levels and include knowledge of different areas. But remember: such lessons charge an additional fee and must be planned in advance. For a list of the types of field trip lessons we currently offer, please click here to download our Education Program Guide. | Pricing information ●$12 per student;1 free guardian every 10 students, additional guardians $6 each; teachers are always free. ●Minimum fee of $120 per field trip. ●Same-day field trips are limited to up to 105 students. ●The group for field trips that does not arrive within 30 minutes past their scheduled arrival time will be charged a $100 service fee to accommodate scheduling issues. ●No Show/No Call bookings are charged a $100 cancellation fee. ●Okaloosa County only: Up to 6 free economically disadvantaged students per booking. |
To book a field trip, please call Lisa at 850-664-1261. Please choose your preferred date and two alternate dates you would like to book before calling. We will email you a confirmation of your booking.
1. What do the Science Center field trips offer?| A．Tailored lessons. | B．Animal training. |
| C．Trips to the Emerald Coast. | D．A half-hour Makerspace activity. |
| A．$108. | B．$114. | C．$120. | D．$126. |
| A．A museum guide. | B．An online ad. |
| C．A commercial report. | D．An activity review. |
