The Peoria Academy of Science, is proud to sponsor the 22nd Annual Science
Treasure Hunt. The Treasure Hunt is a combination family adventure and scavenger hunt focusing on science and technology facilities and resources in the Peoria
area. All entrants must be students between 1st and 8th grade on April 23, 2011 and
reside in Central Illinois. The hunt has started and ends on September 7.
Register now for the Peoria YMCA Day Camp. Camp starts June 13 and is ongoing through the summer. It is Monday-Friday from 7am-5:30pm. Activities include: Swim Lessons, Field trips, Snacks, Special Speakers, Fitness, Science, VBS., and the list goes on. Contact the YMCA for registration and more info.
Peoria YMCA
7000 N. Fleming Lane, Peoria, Il 61614
309.692.7631
www.peoriaymca.org
PeoriaParent.com wishes all moms a Happy Mother’s Day! Check out these special events for the family! Visit the PeoriaParent.com calendar for full info.
May 5: Picadilly Circus at Expo Gardens; 4:30 & 7:30pm shows
May 5-8: Last chance to view the Jim Henson Exhibit at Lakeview Museum. Moms get in free on Sunday
May 5-7: Kids Clothing Consignment Sale at Expo Gardens
May 6: Peoria Chiefs Game; Education Day; Silly Bandz giveaway
May 6-7: Owens Center Annual Ice Show: A World of Skating , 7pm
Peoria County is currently accepting applications for this summer’s Civic Leadership Program. The program is free and offers local high school students a unique opportunity to learn more about county government through hands-on activities at various County facilities. All Peoria County high school students are eligible to take the two-day course, including spring graduates and fall freshmen; class size is limited to 30 participants. The program is June 20 & 21; application deadline is June 1. Transportation is not provided, but lunch will be provided by Peoria County on both days.
Little Farmers Camp at Linden Hill Farms is for children 5 - 7 years old who love animals and being outdoors. Little Farmers Camp is offered every Thursday during the Summer from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Camp activities include feeding and watering the ponies, petting the lambs, feeding the calves and hunting for chicken eggs.
Cost is $5/kid; accompanying adults are free
Pre-registration required five days before camp day. Contact the farm at (309) 697-4041 or farm@lindenhillfarms.com.
