1 . Picnic Shelter Reservations
Vancouver Parks and Recreation maintains four covered picnic shelters that are available for reservation at the following parks:
● Fisher Basin Community Park
● Leroy Haagen Memorial Park
● Marine Community Park
● Marshall Community Park
Picnic shelters are available to reserve between May 1 and September 30 each year. Reservations are for the entire day with a reservation fee of $100. When not reserved, shelters are available for free. Reserve a picnic shelter by calling 360-487-7100.
Shelter Reservation Cancellation Policy
If canceled one month or more before the rental date, 100% of the fee will be refunded. If canceled 1-4 weeks before the rental date, 75% of the fee will be refunded. No refunds will be granted if the reservation is canceled less than one week prior to the rental date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is there a way to find out if an event is already scheduled at a park?
Yes. Contact Marshall Community Center at 360-487-7100 to find out about events taking place in our parks.
Q: What amenities (are included with a picnic shelter reservation?
Reservations include use of all picnic tables located within the shelter and centricity (there is no electricity at Marine Park). Playground amenities and restrooms will be shared with the public.
Park Use Permits
Depending on the type of event you’re hosting, you will need to get a Park Use Permit from Vancouver Parks and Recreation. A Park Use Permit gives you permission to bring special items and equipment into the park.
1. According to the passage, Vancouver picnic shelters ________.| A．don’t allow visitors to host events |
| B．can be used for free when not reserved |
| C．are available to reserve all year round |
| D．don’t offer picnic tables or electricity |
| A．To explain the rules of park management. |
| B．To recommend shelters of different parks. |
| C．To introduce the functions of picnic shelters. |
| D．To provide information of shelter reservations. |
| A．A book review. | B．A news report. |
| C．A travel brochure. | D．A science journal. |
2 . Programs from the Pierson Library Dinoman Visits Today: The Shelburne Town Gym will be filled by huge dinosaurs at 1:00 pm. Learn about these animals that once walked on the earth during a visit by Dinoman on Thursday, July 5.
Book Discussion: The book group for men meets at La Villa at 7:30 pm on July 5 to discuss Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan. Join Andrew Everett for reading and discussing the book as well as enjoying cookies and drinks.
Family Free Help: Volunteer John Kelley is in the library on Wednesday afternoons. Have John help you learn how to find out your family trees using the library.
Summer Study Programme: Kids need to keep a reading record to keep track of the number of pages read through August 16 at 8:00 pm. The student with the highest page count will take home a $50 gift card for the Flying Pig Bookstore.
Musical Story Time: Get ready for a guitar concert at 10:30 am on July 7. Music teacher Sue Rule leads a morning of music and stories with the guitar concert. For ages 3 and up. Guitars are provided.
Special Programmes: Some special programmes include Field Days at 1: 00 pm on August 12and the Teddy Bear Picnic at 10: 30 am on August 14. The library is also preparing for its move to the Shelburne Field House on Athletic Drive on August 16 ahead of the library rebuilding project. The library will be closed during the move.
1. What can visitors do in Dinoman Visits Today?| A．Watch animals on the earth. | B．Find out their family trees. |
| C．Learn about dinosaurs. | D．Visit a writer named Jennifer Egan. |
| A．They include a guitar concert. | B．They will take place in August. |
| C．They include a course on buildings. | D．They will take place after the library rebuilding project. |
| A．Family Tree Help and Musical Story Time. |
| B．Dinoman Visits Today and Book Discussion. |
| C．Book Discussion and Summer Study Programme. |
| D．Summer Study Programme and Musical Story Time. |
3 . Trying to book a holiday that will attract everyone in the family is so difficult. Check out the full guide to the best UK holiday parks below and it will give you a helping hand.
Yorkshire: Thornwick Bay Holiday Park
Activities include Segway rides, football and an all-weather Activity Barn that’s sure to be a hit (受欢迎的事物) with the kids, and the heated indoor pool with water slides never fails to be a hit either.
How much? Each night break starts from ￡179.55 for the whole family, based on a trip in July.
Dorset: Warmwell Holiday Park
Want a trip to the slopes (斜坡)? This award-winning resort near Weymouth has its own dry ski slope, and you’ll find skiing lessons, snowboarding as well as an indoor pool with a flume (水滑道) and a wave machine.
How much? Two-night break starts from ￡329 based on a trip in July.
Porthcawl: Trecco Bay Holiday Park
Kids will love the outdoor wet play area at Parkdean Resorts’ Trecco Bay Holiday Park. On-site attractions include an indoor pool with the pirate ship, adventure golf and a kids’ play area. In the evening there are discos and bingo.
How much? Three to four night breaks start from ￡305 based on a trip in July.
Hampshire: Sandy Balls Holiday Park
On the edge of the New Forest, this family-owned park allows you to get close to nature, with cycle trails, horse-riding, and then welcomes you back into the warmth with a pizza restaurant, indoor play facilities, including a pool plus a spa.
How much? Camping tents usually start from ￡40 each night in August.
1. Which park might attract the family who enjoy music?| A．Porthcawl: Trecco Bay Holiday Park. |
| B．Hampshire: Sandy Balls Holiday Park. |
| C．Yorkshire: Thornwick Bay Holiday Park. |
| D．Dorset: Warmwell Holiday Park. |
| A．￡379.55. | B．￡610. | C．￡329. | D．￡280. |
| A．Skiing. | B．Playing football. |
| C．Horse-riding. | D．Swimming. |
4 . PYOP: Pick Your Own Produce at These Local Farms
Hollin Farms Delaplane, VAHollin Farms’ strawberry picking season will begin in late May, and last several weeks. Hours are 9:00 am-4:00 pm from Wednesday to Sunday. If you come in summer, peaches, blackberries, red raspberries and sour cherries are available. Apples are ready in late summer, and fall brings green vegetables, potatoes, and dig-your-own peanuts. And a special P.S. (备注) to meat lovers: they pride themselves on their grass-fed beef.
Great Country Farms Bluemont, VAGreat Country Farms is well-known for its seasonal festivals and fun farm-themed attractions. Their U-pick strawberry fields will open in May. The weekends of May 20-21 and May 27-28 are the yearly Strawberry Jubilee with live music, pie-eating competitions, tasty food, and more. Admission is $10/child and $12/adult, and it’s open daily during 9:00 am-6:00 pm.
Waters Orchard (果园) Gaithersburg, MDThis is a great place for apple picking. Just come in late summer and fall. After parking, it’s a 5-10 minutes’ walk to the orchard. Hours are12:00-5:00 pm on Fridays, and 9:00 am-5:00 pm on weekends. Pick-your-own (PYO) pricing is by the peck (配克) — $15/half peck, $22/peck, and an entry fee for two is included. It’s $5/guest after that.
Homestead Farm Poolesville, MDHomestead Farm’s PYO season begins a little later than other area farms. The first crop will be tart cherries in June, and other berries will be ripe soon after. Peaches and apples come later. There are also animals to visit (goats, pigs, and chickens), and watching goats climb along the goat walk is always a trip for kids. The farm operates seven days a week, and PYO hours are 9:00 am-5:00 pm.
1. What is a suitable time to visit Hollin Farms?| A．10:00 am on Thursday. | B．9:00 am on Monday. |
| C．4:30 pm on Saturday. | D．5:00 pm on Sunday. |
| A．Pick strawberries and apples. | B．Enjoy grass-fed beef for free. |
| C．Take part in a pie-eating competition. | D．Play with goats and chickens. |
| A．$30. | B．$35. | C．$44. | D．$49. |
5 . SUMMER CAMPS@ReCreate
ReCreate summer camps are a super-fun and affordable way to spend your summer. Our camps are 100%fun with some valuable skills in Science, Tech, Engineering, Art and Maths woven through the weeks.
Fantastic Beasts CampJune 10th-14th Fantastic Creatures in our Galaxy (Ages 7-12)
Start off the summer by jumping into a fantasy inspired camp. Imagine and create art based on your ideas of life outside our planet. Create stories of your creatures and bring them to life in a stop motion video. This is the perfect camp for a kid who loves fantasy books and movies.
Superheroes for our Environment CampJune 17th-21st Environmental Superhero Camp (Ages 8-14)
Campers will explore and develop their own environmental superpowers. They will learn about renewable energy, conduct design thinking challenges to try to solve environmental challenges like how to tackle plastic in our oceans, how to more efficiently bring items to market and more. They will work together to create Public Service Announcements on how to better take care of the environment.
Camps are Monday through Friday at ReCreate from 9 a. m.-3:30 p. m. (9:00 to 12:00 morning session, 12:30 to 3:30 afternoon session) Camps are limited to 14 campers total—reserve your spots before camps fill up! Participants bring their own snacks and lunch. Half Day AM or PM $140 // Full Day Camp is $265 To register, visit recreate.org/summercamps/ For more information, please call 916-770-9880. |
| A．It helps improve children’s life skills. | B．It helps boost the children’s creativity. |
| C．It helps children fall in love with reading. | D．It helps open children’s eyes to the world. |
| A．$140. | B．$265. | C．$405. | D．$530. |
| A．They take place at the same time. | B．They can have 14 campers at most. |
| C．The participants are of the same age range. | D．They both offer free snacks and lunch. |
6 . STEM Summer Programs for High School Students
STEM is a term that stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Here is a list of some of the best STEM summer camps for high school students.
Future Matters Program
It is an 8-week paid summer research experience for high school students. This is a hands-on program for students interested in going after a career in medical research. Students will attend seminars led by the faculty and participate in discussions with peers.
Simons Summer Research
It is a seven-week program located at Stony Brook University. Students will have the opportunity to participate in special workshops, tours and events free of charge. They will conclude the program producing a written research abstract and a research poster.
Research Science Institute
It is the first cost-free summer program of its kind. During this six-week program, students will dive deeper into the world of science and engineering by experiencing the entire research cycle. In this program students will attend classes conducted by famous professors and prepare written and oral presentations to present their research.
Program in Math for Young Scientists
This is a six-week intensive mathematics program designed for students across the globe. Unlike common programs, it offers a great deal of independence for students to choose their own schedules and decide what they want to study. Besides learning, there is also “mandatory (强制的) fun time” built into the weekly schedule so that students are able to have non-math related activities.
1. Which program best suits students who want to be doctors?| A．Future Matters Program. | B．Simons Summer Research. |
| C．Research Science Institute. | D．Program in Math for Young Scientists. |
| A．The topic. | B．The expense. | C．The duration. | D．The content. |
| A．Cultivating independent skills. | B．Attending non-math activities. |
| C．Tailoring personal schedules. | D．Enrolling international students. |
7 . Best Summer Camps for Teenagers 2022
Catalina Sea Camp
Catalina Sea Camp is an adventure camp in Catalina Island, California. It’s perfect for kids aged 8～17 who enjoy being out in the ocean and participating in thrilling water sports and activities. It also has an educational aspect, focusing on marine ( 海 洋 的 ) biology, making it perfect for those interested in a future career in the field.
Camp Wicosuta
This is a summer camp in New Hampshire. This particular summer camp is intended specially for teenage girls that want to spend a little time outdoors. Each sleep-away camp session is broken down into four individual weeks and the entire program is based on celebrating confidence, competence and communication.
iD Tech Camp
iD Tech Camp is a virtual technology camp for teens. At their online camp, teens receive a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education while making friends with other students. Their expert instructors have years of experience and often come from well-known universities like Stanford, California Institute of Technology and New York University. The vast majority of students who attend the camps take part in STEM programs at universities, making it perfect for high school students who want a future career in the STEM field.
Fusion Academy College Camp
If you’re looking for a different kind of camp experience, Fusion Academy is offering College Admissions Camps this summer, Fusion is a private middle and high school with a personalized learning model. They offer the unique college camp on the Internet, so high school students can attend it from anywhere. Fusion Academy provides a nurturing (培养) environment where students can become the best versions of themselves on an academic and personal level.
1. What can campers do at the camp in Catalina Island, California?| A．Take STEM classes. | B．Do water sports |
| C．Attend job interviews. | D．Visit famous universities |
| A．Camp Wicosuta. | B．iD Tech Camp. |
| C．Catalina Sea Camp. | D．Fusion Academy College Camp. |
| A．They are held online | B．They center on art activities |
| C．They offer one-on-one instruction | D．They are designed for college students |
8 . Singapore may be one of the world’s smallest countries, but there are many places of interest here. We’ll show you some of the best of what Singapore has to offer in terms of things to do, see, eat, and simply enjoy yourself.
Madame Tussauds SingaporeIn this waxwork (蜡像) museum, visitors can take photos with famous Hollywood stars. Aside from international superstars like Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee, tourists can also take photos with local heroes and superstars. The waxworks are really amazing, and the majority of them look exactly like real people.
Lau Pa SatLocated right downtown, the market has a unique. Visitors prepare to be amazed by the delicious dining choices within this historic building. From local foods to well-loved international foods, you’ll have many food choices all in one place.
Coney IslandIf you want to feel away form Singapore without leaving the country, Coney Island is a great choice. It’s located in a quiet place. This peaceful island is home to wildflowers, wild butterflies and birds, and beaches. Visitors can ride a bike, go for a walk, or just enjoy the outdoors here. To avoid the hot sun, you’d better visit early in the morning.
Skyline Luge SentosaAll Mario Kart fans now can take their go-kart (卡丁车) adventures from their mobile screens to real life here. The roads winding through the forest are beautiful on their own. If you want to see the entire track brightened by different lights, go at night. You can also choose to ride the Skyride, which will take you above the treetops, for another round of the Luge ride.
1. Why is Madame Tussauds Singapore attractive?| A．Its building style is unique. |
| B．Visitors can chat with international stars there. |
| C．Many Hollywood movies are produced there. |
| D．It features lifelike wax figures of famous people. |
| A．One liking to try snacks from various countries. |
| B．One wishing to enjoy a quiet day out in he wild. |
| C．One expecting to learn basic outdoor survival skills. |
| D．One wanting to experience local traditional customs. |
| A．Madame Tussauds Singapore. | B．Lau Pa Sat. |
| C．Coney Island. | D．Skyline Luge Sentosa. |
NYC Parks offers a variety of events, programs and activities made with kids especially in mind. Children will have plenty to keep them active throughout the year no matter what their interests are.
Jr. Knicks Basketball Clinic (培训班)
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Instructor: Jonathan Ogeleza
Location: Sorrentino Recreation Center
This instructional basketball clinic will provide an opportunity for youth, regardless of skill, to have a positive basketball experience. Children will have the opportunity to learn and practice their basketball skills through a series of training. This specific clinic is for youth ages 10-12.
Fort Tryon Kids Art: Winter Craft Workshop
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Ages 5-12
Location: J. Hood Wright Recreation Center
Identify the year-round birds found in Fort Tryon Park and find out which evergreen plants support them in the park. Then, create bird feeders for your home with local artist Jessica Maffia to help birds during the cold winter months!
TEEN Word Game Hour
4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Instructor: Sidikha Ashraf
Location: Al Oerter Recreation Center
Do you love word games? Welcome to Word Game Hour! Play a variety of word games outside of the classics and build that already impressive vocabulary of yours. If you've never played a word game before, then we want you to come even more. This isn't just for professionals. This is for fun!
Share, Grow and Give on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Location: Randall's Island Park
In 1958, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. visited Harlem for the signing of his book, Stride Toward Freedom. Join us on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Randall's Island Park. We will create a community collage (拼贴画) centered around excerpts (节选) from Dr. King's book. Keeping with the essence of Martin Luther King Jr. Day being a day of service, there will also be an opportunity to keep our park clean and beautiful.
1. What do we know about the program instructed by Jonathan Ogeleza?| A．It asks children to protect birds. |
| B．B. It is held at Randall's Island Park. |
| C．It is designed for children ages 5 to 10. |
| D．It helps kids to develop their basketball skills. |
| A．4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. | B．1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. |
| C．8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | D．11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
| A．TEEN Word Game Hour. |
| B．Jr. Knicks Basketball Clinic. |
| C．Fort Tryon Kids Art: Winter Craft Workshop. |
| D．Share, Grow and Give on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. |
10 . There are so many fun events happening in the City Beautiful. Enjoy the sunshine at a market, try an art class or explore the foodie scene. You’ll find an ongoing events section for even more ideas.
Harbor Nights Primavera
Time: Friday, April 7 6:30 pm—9:30 pm
Price: $69—$99
Place: Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando
A lively event on the Harbor Piazza featuring wines, chef-inspired food stations and a live band. It’s a truly authentic Italian evening set beside a picturesque harbor that’s perfect for a date night or a fun night out with friends.
2023 DIS CON
Time: Saturday, April 15—Sunday, April 16
Price: $55 and up
Place: Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
A one-of-a-kind expo celebrating Disney, Marvel, Pixar, theme parks, and music. On April 17, join a private after-hours party at EPCOT. All proceeds（收入）benefit Give Kids The World Village.
Open House: OneBeat
Time: Friday, April 28 7:30 pm
Price: Tickets starting at $5 donations
Place: Timucua Arts Foundation Orlando
OneBeat brings musicians（ages 19—35）from around the world to a region of the USA for one month each spring and fall to jointly write, produce, and perform original music, and develop strategies for arts-based social engagement. Feel free to bring a bottle of wine.
Annual Charity Cornhole Tournament
Time: Sunday, May 14 11:00 am
Place: Ace Cafe Orlando
Single elimination bracket（淘汰等级）style cornhole tournament at Ace Café in Orlando, FL featuring a $200 cash prize for the first place team and a prize to be determined for the second place. All proceeds will be used exclusively（专门地）to support families in need. The entry fee is a minimum donation of $50 per team.
1. What can you enjoy at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel on April 7?| A．Free wines. | B．Live music. | C．Big discounts. | D．Food delivery. |
| A．It encourages donations. | B．It offers prizes to the winners. |
| C．It’s designed for the musicians. | D．It creates new music for its audiences. |
| A．2023 DIS CON. | B．Cornhole Tournament. |
| C．Open House: OneBeat. | D．Harbor Nights Primavera. |
