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By RADHIKA MADANA MOHAN
PLATTSBURGH — Girls, get ready for a week of fun and girly time.
From designing your very own treasure chest to taking photos for scrapbooks in a little-brother-free zone, the annual Plattsburgh State Summer Safari offers it all with its Girls' Club.
That's just one program among many through the summer enrichment program for ages 5 to 18 hosted by College Auxiliary Services. Classes on a broad range of subjects run through July and early August at various times. Individual courses are from two days to three weeks; cost is $35 to $300.
KIDS LOVE IT
Morrisonville Elementary School teacher Diane Pecoraro teaches the Girls' Club class July 6 through 10, giving her an opportunity to expand her instruction beyond the time constraints of the school curriculum. She also instructs Summer Safari's Reading, Art and Edibles class, integrating her love for literature and fun for the kids.
"We read stories and match crafts and snacks to go along with the story," she said. "The kids love it!"
Donna Kirkey's three children have enriched their summers with the Plattsburgh State program for at least four years. Her reason: the variety and the interesting topics covered.
An offering one year focused on the Battle of Plattsburgh; another time, her eldest son, Mackenzie, was part of the three-week theater production of "Oklahoma."
"The kids get to do stuff and interact and immerse themselves," she said. "I'm very happy with the instructors and the quality. They (instructors) are very involved."
'GODSPELL'
With so much to offer, said Kate Chilton, conference director for College Auxiliary Services, the program differs tremendously from day-to-day school.
"It's fun, relaxing and stirs up new ideas and creativity," she said.
However, she emphasized, Summer Safari is academic-based and full of substance.
"We don't do too many of the arts-and-crafts kind of things. We want it to be hands-on, have that kind of academic bent, history or art or theater or something kids don't necessarily get at school, something they can delve into.
"That's what Summer Safari is about."
The Medicine Horse Farm Experience is one of the newest programs, teaching kids ages 10 through 14 Native American traditions for connecting with horses.
There's no riding, just working on the ground with the horse, but the students will learn the basics of equine care and grooming.
Science Camp returns this year with college faculty covering topics including astronomy, forensics and food science. There are also classes in math, French, geography, dance, gardening, yoga and more.
Among them, said Chilton, is everyone's favorite: theater.
This year, Gilles and Mary Fortin and Kym Taylor will produce "Godspell," the pop-rock musical based on the parables and teachings of Jesus, with a cast of students ages 10 through 18. The performance will be July 23.
Find the full schedule of offerings and register for classes at http://plattsburghcas1.com/Safari. For more information, call 564-3054.
