1 . Free Summer Concerts in Downtown Gastonia
Gastonia presents 4 downtown concert events. As usual, profits from adult beverage sales support local charities.
May 19: On the Border with Garrett Huffman
Garrett Huffman 6:00 pm
Garrett Huffman entertains audiences with a variety of musical styles, including 80’s hits, country, and alternative pop.
On the Border: The Ultimate Eagles Tribute 7:30 pm
On the Border treats fans to an authentic concert experience while journeying through the Eagles songbook. The band covers every big hit, from ballads such as “Desperado” to rockin’ hits like “Heartache Tonight”.
June 23: The Voltage Brothers with Emerald Empire
Emerald Empire 6:00 pm
Playing all your favorite songs from the 70’s to the 90’s, Emerald Empire will get you dancing all night long.
The Voltage Brothers 7:30 pm
The Voltage Brothers’ repertoire consists of your favorite R & B, Swing, Disco, Funk, Hip Hop, Jazz, Motown, and even Classic Rock hits.
August 11: Caleb Davis with Tangerine Trees
Tangerine Trees 6:00 pm
Tangerine Trees is the Carolinas premier Beatles tribute band, recreating the authentic sounds of the original The Beatles.
Caleb Davis 7:30 pm
Caleb Davis takes crowds to experience a diverse mix of blues, rock, pop, and dance hits from the 60’s through the 90’s.
Sept 15: Kids in America with Akita
Akita 6:00 pm
A funk band, Akita creates a wave of infectious beats that draws a crowd and gets your feet moving.
Kids in America 7:30 pm
Kids in America is a high-energy, power-packed fun band. It covers from new wave, pop, dance, rock, hair metal, and sing along iconic ballads.
New in 2023!
Games, activities, and toys are provided for kids!
Local favorite food vendors (摊贩) are on hand for tasty treats!
In addition to beer, we’ve got seltzers, IPAs, and sodas.
Water is available free of charge.
1. Who originally sings the song “Desperado”?| A．Garrett Huffman. | B．Caleb Davis. |
| C．Eagles. | D．Emerald Empire. |
| A．May 19. | B．June 23. | C．August 11. | D．September 15. |
| A．On the Border with Garrett Huffman. |
| B．The Voltage Brothers with Emerald Empire. |
| C．Caleb Davis with Tangerine Trees. |
| D．Kids in America with Akita. |
2 . Top Theme Parks and Amusement Parks in Australia
Magic Mountain Merimbula
Located in the town of Merimbula, this small theme park is situated on the Sapphire Coast. There are multiple attractions in this place including Kiddie Splash Pool, Magic Carpet Slide and the Diamond Pyth on Roller Coaster. You can buy souvenirs from the gift shops for friends and family back home.
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 10 am to 4 pm
Price: $90 per person
The Big Banana Fun Park
The Big Banana Fun Park is located in the city of Coffs Harbour and it boasts a large walk-through banana. Guests can go roller skating at the ice-skating rink, enjoy water slides and play golf.
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 9 am to 5 pm
Price: $25 per adult (age 13-99); $15 per child (age 1-12)
Wet Wild Gold Coast
Owned and operated by the Village Roadshow Theme Parks, this park features 17 water slides, 4 pools, and 2 children’s areas. If you are traveling during the winter season, there is nothing to worry as the pools and slides are heated according to your convenience.
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 10 am to 5 pm
Price: $24 per person
Big Splash Waterpark
Featuring nine slides, a 50-meter (164 feet) pool, and kiddie pools, this park is a perfect spot to chill when the sun is out. Being one of the oldest theme parks in Australia, it boasts the famous Jammo Pool.
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 10 am to 6 pm
Price: $150 per adult (age 13-99); 40% discount per child (age 1-12)
Enjoy with your kids at one of the theme parks in Australia.
1. What can visitors do in The Big Banana Fun Park?| A．Ride on a roller coaster. | B．Play golf. |
| C．Buy gifts. | D．Taste big bananas. |
| A．$60. | B．$90. | C．$120. | D．$180. |
| A．Parents. | B．Children. | C．Guides. | D．Swimmers. |
3 . How to Teach Your Kids to Enjoy Hiking
Hiking is one of my family's favorite things to do. Ever since my kids were babies, we've been getting out of the house on most weekends to explore and get exercise.
In fact, there is no secret.
I've made a list of the things I think about whenever we head out on a multi-hour hike. This list has expanded over the years, as I've learned what works and what doesn't.
Eat before you leave and carry food and water.
Show them a route map. Kids like knowing where they are in the world, and maps are perfect for helping them understand that. I always take some time before we leave to show them where we are and where we're headed. Point out landmarks they will see. Talk about how long it will take.
Invite another family to join you, especially one whose kids know how to hike, too. Having company will motivate all of the children to push forward.
| A．How do we benefit from hiking? |
| B．But how can we manage to do it? |
| C．And I'd like to share my list with you. |
| D．So they don't ask me, " Are we there yet?" |
| E．Not every family's list will look the same. |
| F．It's just years of training that gets them to this point. |
| G．We usually have a quick bite before we set off. |
4 . Is your child interested in academic studies? Attending a summer camp with this focus is a perfect way for them to explore while giving them experience and confidence. We have selected some of the best summer camps from around the country that focus on academics.
Snapology STEAM Camps
Snapology offers the best S. T. E. A. M. camps around. Children will have fun exploring themes like Minecraft, Star Wars and Superheroes while learning all about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. We use LEGO bricks, technology and other familiar toys to make STEAM concepts accessible to all learners. Shhh … Don’t tell them it’s educational!
Capitol Debate
Capitol Debate’s goal is to help youth find their voice. Never debated before? No worries. Thousands of shy students have walked through our doors to become confident young adults and leaders in their community. Our strategy is to unlock the hidden talents students possess. Our aim is to use instruction, education, and learning to provide the most important component of our debate camps-fun!
iD Tech Summer Camp
Join over 50, 000 students who are building in-demand skills, collaborating with friends, gaining confidence, and having fun. For ages 7-18, our camp provides the hottest curricula in Python, Java, 3D modeling, and more. With 5 students max per instructor, we perfectly blend personalized learning and time to socialize and instructor feedback will be delivered via email so you can track your child’s success.
Sea Turtle Camp
Join us this summer for Sea Turtle Camp! Our summer camp programs immerse youth, ages 10-17, in the field of marine（海洋的）biology. Visit the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital to learn first-hand about the sea turtle recovery process. Campers also participate in fun, hands-on marine science activities throughout their camp session. Our mission is to inspire the youth to know more about the environment through exposure to the world of marine biology.
1. Which camp best suits children who are too shy to speak in public?| A．Snapology STEAM Camps. | B．Capitol Debate. |
| C．iD Tech Summer Camp. | D．Sea Turtle Camp. |
| A．Collaborate with kids. | B．Participate in curricula. |
| C．Socialize with instructors. | D．Follow kids’ progress. |
| A．They just focus on academic performance. |
| B．They provide fun experiences with toys. |
| C．They stress learning happily. |
| D．They are intended for primary students only. |
5 . JOIN OUR JULY AUGUST 2020 STEM HOLIDAY CAMPS
Looking for fun science holiday camps and programs for the kids? From July 6 to August 14, we’re offering some of our most popular holiday programs as 2–3 day STEM camps!
TAKE YOUR CHILD ON A SCIENCE & ENGINEERING ADVENTURE!
In our popular SuperHero Science and Once Upon a Time programs, kids will have fun helping their favourite Avengers and fairy tale characters to solve problems…with science! Kids will discover Newton’s Laws of Motion (with rockets!), formulate(配制)“explosives” with chemical reactions, and so much more!
CALLING ALL SERIOUS SCIENTISTS
Considering a career in science? For an exciting exploration of physics and chemistry with “electrifying” projects and engaging hands-on experiments. Or get a taste of forensic(法医的)science and geology! In Junior C.S.I., young forensic scientists will try their hand at scientific crime-solving. Kids will have a good time exploring chemical reactions, discover the mysteries of DNA and heredity(遗传). Taught by a real-life geologist and volcanologist, students will discover the science behind natural disasters on our planet through fun, hands-on experiments and engaging STEM challenges.
Lunch & snacks are provided for full-day campers. A 20% discount is available for sign-ups of 5 full days of camp per child.
For our full camp brochure, call 6931–6989, 9168–6669 or email info@kidsdiscoveryworks.com today!
*Update: Dear Parents—please note that camps running on July 6-24 are currently fully booked! Seats are still available for other dates—please register early to avoid disappointment!*
CAMP TIME AND FEES
MONDAY–WEDNESDAY, 9:00 AM–3:30 PM $ 456/PAX (passenger)
THURSDAY–FRIDAY, 9:00 AM–3:30 PM $ 304/PAX
1. What can the children do in SuperHero Science and Once Upon a Time programs?| A．Join in “electrifying” projects. |
| B．Find the secrets of life science. |
| C．Try scientific crime-solving. |
| D．Make explosives. |
| A．$ 760. |
| B．$ 608. |
| C．$ 456. |
| D．$ 304. |
| A．July 9–10. |
| B．July 20–22. |
| C．Aug.6–7. |
| D．Aug. 13–14. |
6 . Summer Camps for Kids
Drama Camps
Drama camps are a great choice for children wanting to be actors. Most drama camps have a weekly theme. So with that being said, be sure to pick the week that your child is most excited about. You will find many have Harry Potter, Princess, and even Dr. Suess themed weeks.
Drama camps are filled with fun acting lessons, singing lessons, and typically a production showcase at the end of each week for the campers to showcase their new skills and talents they have learned.
Camp Fire
This camp is available in 25 cities and has different program options. If you are looking into summer camps for teenagers then this is the camp for you.
While at Camp Fire the camp counselors help engage teens in outdoor activities and allow them to leave technology behind during the course of camp!
At the end of this camp you will be picking up your teenager who has made new friends, challenged themselves and has made lasting memories for themselves.
Summer Reading Camps
Summer reading camps are perfect for your kids who are wanting to sharpen their reading skills and increase their love of reading. Start by checking with a nearby college to see if they offer any reading camps during the summer. Many offer high quality literacy resources through the summer and help promote literacy throughout the county.
These are usually free or a very reasonable cost.
YMCA Summer Day Camps
Your local YMCA is a great place for your kids to attend summer day camps. They offer very safe and enriching environments for all their campers.
Their main goal is to help their campers build self-confidence, improve their social skills and take on new challenges in forms of fun activities.
1. Which camp is suitable for a kid who is addicted to mobile games?| A．Drama Camps. | B．Camp Fire. |
| C．Summer Reading Camps. | D．YMCA Summer Day Camps. |
| A．Confident. | B．Creative. | C．Athletic. | D．Honest. |
| A．Parents. | B．Teachers. | C．Children. | D．The public. |
