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Mulford Dance Studio

ulford Dance Studio is a

multi-faceted dance center that specializes in
preparing students of all ages for
pre-professional performances in
creative dance, ballet, pointe, hip
hop, jazz, tap, Hawaiian, modern and
gymnastics. The studio has made a
name for itself in the South Jersey
and Philadelphia area performing in
parades, shows and competitions.
Mulford Dance Studio is a reputable South Jersey dance center.
Their companies have performed at
venues such as Madison Square
Garden, Wachovia Center, Walt
Disney World, cruise ships, NJ
Governors Mansion, television programs Al
Alberts TV Showcase and March
of Dimes Telethon, the Philadelphia
Thanksgiving Day Parade, Cherry
Blossom Parade, Citrus Bowl, as well
as nursing homes, hospitals, schools

and more.
Now in its 63rd year, its vision is
still aimed to center the business on
family values. Every student counts,
from the very beginner to the more
serious student to the adult coming
in for exercise and recreation. Along
with quality instruction from professional teachers and professional
dance flooring in our four studios in
the building, the studio offers many
events with family in mind. Free holiday parties for the entire family,
movie nights, kid furniture in the
lobby, TV, family discounts for
tuition, online payment options and
professional family-friendly recitals.
The studio offers classes for
Daisies, Brownies and Girl Scouts to
come in and earn badges or fun
patches. Anyone interested can
email
Miss
Kim
at
kimfarmer01@gmail.com for more
information.
The serious dancer can be assured

to get the training and opportunities

needed to move on to a professional career. There are many opportunities such as shows, performances
in class and locally, competition
teams, choreography opportunities,
teacher-training program. Proudly,
one of our dancers received a scholarship to the 2015 Joffrey Ballet summer musical theater program. Some
of our dancers have gone on to
dance with BalletNJs Nutcracker,
Koresh Youth Ensemble, Sixers Jr
Dance Team, Sixers Pre-pro dance
team, Sixers Dance Team,
Philadelphia SoulMates, Kixx Dance
team, Russian Ballet Theater of
Delaware, Sesame Place and many
others.
Inspiration, guidance, friendships,
self-discipline, confidence and selfdetermination are just some of the
things that every student learns that
comes through Mulford Dance
Studios doors.

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JCCCampsatMedford

he fun lasts all summer, but

the memories last a lifetime at the JCC Camps at
Medford. The JCC Camps at
Medford enriches the lives our
campers lives by teaching values and
life skills in a fun, safe, Jewish environment while building confidence,
sharing successes, and creating lasting friendships. Our outstanding
Burlington county camp facilities and
exceptional staff make us the premier day camp in South Jersey for
campers ages 3-14. Our 120-acre
camp nestled in the heart of the
New Jersey Pine Barrens gives every
camper the ability to try new and
exciting activities as well as enjoy old
favorites. JCC Camps at Medford
has a four-acre picturesque lake for
boating and fishing, five pools, a
splash park, nature center, ageappropriate ball fields, art pavilions
and more, which provide every
camper with activities they love.
Our mature and caring counselors,
activity specialists, and American Red
Cross certified lifeguards will provide your camper with an incredible

summer camp experience.

The JCC Camps at Medford's
aquatics program focuses its teaching
on skills development and safety and
our enclosed swimming areas and
lifeguards make swimming safe and
fun. Children are provided with a
kosher lunch each day in an air-conditioned cafeteria style facility and is
a nut aware facility. The lunch menu
is varied, nutritious, and appealing to
children. Snacks and additional
drinks are provided to campers
throughout the day to ensure they
stay hydrated on summers hottest
days.
We provide supervised transportation for all campers to and
from their South Jersey neighborhoods and we offer weekend
express bus service to Margate and
Northfield. Come visit the JCC
Camps at Medford at one of our
spring open houses: Sunday, March
27 or Sunday, April 17 from 11 a.m.
to 2 p.m. at the Medford campsite,
400 Tuckerton Road, Medford.
To learn more about us and to
view our camp in action, please visit
www.jcccampsatmedford.org.

SuperStarSummerCamp

he Super Star Summer

Camp program has been
offered in Cherry Hill by
The GC Academy to thousands of
young girls and boys throughout
Cherry Hill, South Jersey and the
Philadelphia region. Our philosophy
is to provide our campers in the area
with the most innovative camping
experience. Children come to camp
to have fun while also improving in
swimming, arts and crafts, gymnastics, field and blacktop sports,
Parkour, dance, cheerleading, balance and a wealth of other fun activities. Our state licensed camp is sure
to make your childs summer exciting and help make your summer as
stress free as possible. Safety comes
first! The camp is safety certified by
the state, and all lifeguards are Red
Cross certified. There is always a
head lifeguard on duty at the pool
along with counselors that are certified lifeguards. The counselors are
trained gymnasts/cheerleaders and
are able to overlook and spot your

child during gym time. All areas are

fenced in and adults are required for
your childs entry at the beginning
and exit at the conclusion of each
camp day. We take the safety of
your children very seriously.
Our facilities offer laser tag
(indoor or outdoor, weather permitting), two outdoor swimming
pools, in-ground trampolines
(indoors and outdoors), large hi-tech
gym facility, dance studio, two classrooms, archery, ninja style obstacle
courses, slacklines and balance
boards, miniature golf, large playground area with sand box, basketball and hockey, arts and crafts, volleyball, baseball, soccer, lacrosse,
sports field, 30-foot inflatable slip n
slide, moon bounce and picnic area.
Programs we offer include: Halfday programs for ages 36 (9 a.m. to
1 p.m.); Full-day programs for ages
313 (9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.); Extended
child care offered from 7:45 to 9 a.m.
and 3:45 to 6 p.m.; Flexible schedules
choose between two to five days a
week for a minimum of two weeks

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haddonfield united Methodist

addonfield
United
Methodist Nursery School
Camp Sea Shell provides a
safe, air conditioned environment
for the children to enjoy fun and age
appropriate activities during the hot
summer weeks. We have an eightweek program for 3-6 year olds
starting June 6 to July 28, Monday
through Thursday from 9 a.m. to
noon. Also, available is lunch bunch
extending the day an extra hour
from noon to 1 p.m. We have weekly themes using creative activities to
stretch your child's imagination and
development. We have large sunny,
well-equipped rooms, two outdoor
play areas and an indoor play area
for inclement weather. We follow a
structured routine with plenty of

time for the children to explore their

own interests. Please call Michelle
Finegan at (856) 220-7133 or email
Mfin@campseashell@gmail.com for
a brochure and application form.
Haddonfield United Methodist
Nursery School is also now accepting applications for kindergarten programs starting in September for 3, 4,
and 5 year olds. Haddonfield United
Methodist Nursery School is to help
each child to develop to the fullest
his own potential in an atmosphere
of love and trust, of acceptance and
understanding.
The state Division of Youth and
Family Services approve the Nursery
School on the basis of equipment,
personnel, class routine, and sanitation and fire prevention. The program develops around the interests

of the children, using language arts,

math, social studies, science, music
and art.
We believe the individual child
should have his curiosity aroused, his
horizons expanded and his experiences broadened. Through play, the
child discovers himself/herself and
his/her relationships to other people,
animals and things. Through creative
activities, he/she stretches the imagination and stimulates his/her creative development. The encouragement and development of rational
thinking, fair play, self reliance and
individual freedom are all part of the
Nursery School objectives. Please
call Lynne Ebling at (856) 428-2155
or
email
lebling@haddonfieldumc.org for
more information!

Advertise in the next special section by calling (856) 427-0933.

Cherry Hill-Voorhees Relay For Life: www.RelayForLife.org/CherryHillNJ

Marlton Relay for Life: www.RelayForLife.org/MarltonNJ
Medford-Mt. Laurel Relay For Life: www.RelayForLife.org/MedfordNJ
Moorestown Relay For Life: www.RelayForLife.org/MoorestownNJ
Mercer County Park Relay For Life:www.RelayForLife.org/MercerCountyParkNJ

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Great times Day Camp

reat Times Day Camp

is South Jerseys perfect local camp for children ages 3-14. Campers are cared
for by certified teachers in a safe and
positive environment. Swimming lessons in our two in ground pools, and
a 25-acre lake for boating, fishing and
tubing give ample time for water
play. Great Times programs include
arts and crafts, music, horsemanship,
baseball, soccer, basketball, gaga,
cooking and nature. Older children
may add to their challenges by participating in camp-outs, archery,
boating, woodworking, tennis, street
hockey and our ropes challenge
course as they choose their own
weekly schedules. Hot lunch is provided as a part of the camp program,

with a variety of nutritious choices

available daily. To add to the excitement, weekly trips are offered at no
extra charge to various sites and
activities around South Jersey. For
the more adventurous campers, one
night campouts are offered to give
campers the opportunity to have a
bonfire and sleep overnight in the
wooded camp environment.
Great Times Day Camp offers
both full and part-time weekly programs, with sessions lasting from
two through ten weeks. Parents may
elect to pick and choose individual
weeks to conform to other vacation
plans.
Door-to-door transportation is
available, as well as a camp shirt and
camp bag to carry all necessary items
to and from camp. Extended hours

are available at four sites to give the

extra hours needed to working parents at no extra charge. During the
summer, Great Times Day Camp
has an open door policy where parents may visit their children at any
time.
Great Times Day Camp has begun
holding individual tours and as camp
has sold out each spring for the past
39 years, if you would like your child
to be a part of the legacy of excitement and fun, call early for a copy of
the brochure package.
Conveniently located just minutes
from the Old Berlin Circle, Route 73
and Route 30.
For more information, call (609)
567-2166, visit www.greattimesdaycamp.com or e-mail info@greattimesdaycamp.com.

the experience of a lifetime

alley Forge Summer Camp

is located at the Valley
Forge Military Academy &
College in Wayne, Pa. Our beautiful
100-acre campus, located in the
famous Main Line section of suburban Philadelphia, houses a variety of
playing fields, stables and swimming
pools. With a strong focus on
Leadership and confidence, and the
experienced staff at our disposal, we
work hard to develop campers that
can work not just independently but
as a team also. Your child will head
home more confident and displaying
leadership qualities to help them into
lifes next chapter.
Overnight Camp June 19 to July
22: Choose either our overnight
Junior Fitness Camp or Fitness
Camp with dates from one to five

weeks.
Junior Fitness Camp (boys 9-12):
A great opportunity to give your
camper their first experience away
from home. We combine a level of
discipline with a plethora of fun to
make sure that your camper has the
best experience possible. Your child
will learn what it means to be
responsible for themselves with the
guidance from our experienced
counselors.
Fitness Camp (boys 13-17):
Through active participation, our
camp strives to increase the selfconfidence and self-image of our
campers. Camaraderie and leadership are forged through shared experiences and challenges. Campers
build friendships and are empowered
to positively and successfully face the
educational and social challenges of

high school.
Campers participate in a variety of
activities, including rock climbing,
repelling, paintball, trust falls, sports,
and much more.
Day Camp (boys and girls 6-15)
June 20 to Aug. 5: Valley Forge offers
a wide variety of activities and sports
for your child.
Our fees include lunch, three tshirts, and an extended day program
that offers early drop-off at 7 a.m.
and late pickup at 6pm, along with a
variety of daily activities, sports
instruction, swimming and adventure
activities. Each Thursday is field trip
day and on Fridays all campers take
part in Field Day.
Valley Forge Summer Camp can
be reached at (610) 989-1262, via email at summercamp@vfmac.edu, or
on the web at www.vfmac.edu/camp.

Dynamic language Center

he Dynamic Language
Center, Haddonfield, is
offering foreign language
lessons in Spanish, Chinese,
Japanese, Italian, Russian and
German. All of our coaches are

native fluent speakers and will

increase your child's language skills
via our conversational, intuitive
teaching method, which is effective
and fun. Your child will learn to think
and speak in his target language.
Lessons begin at $16 per hour.

Learning material is included for the

first 10 children who enroll.
Dynamic Language is taking calls
today to enroll kids from the ages 318. You can enroll by calling (848)
333-6997 or visiting www.dynlanguage.com.

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3 Independence Way,
Southampton, NJ 08088
SJMF@comcast.net

Music gives a soul to the

universe, wings to the mind,
flight to the imagination and
life to everything. ~Plato
2016 THON Dance Marthon

Way Cool Summer Camp

pring is in the air and summer

is just around the corner.
Our Way Cool Summer
Camp at La Petite Academy is the
hottest summer camp around! We
have fun-filled activities, special
guests and unique experiences
planned for all. Our school-aged children will explore a variety of themes
from outdoor adventure to cooking
to drama and more through field
trips and daily activities. Younger
children will also have a great time
participating in our summer fun with
unique experiences, in-school guests
and learning adventures featuring art,
nature, music, animals and more.
Theres plenty to discover at summer camp, and we hope your child
can join us!

We also offer special opportunities to extend learning throughout

the summer. At La Petite Academy,
our exclusive School Readiness
Pathway charts your childs course
to kindergarten and beyond, with
specialized curriculum for all ages,
from infants to school age. We know
education is not a one-size-fits-all
experience. Thats why we empower you with choices to find the best
path for your child. Our teachers are
dedicated to helping each student
reach their full potential. Besides
creating a solid foundation for future
academic success, we strive to
ensure every child looks forward to
spending the day with us. In addition,
were committed to the complete
well-being of your growing child
through our Grow Fit initiative,

which promotes nutritious eating

and physical fitness. Were here
when you need us as we are open in
the early morning through the late
afternoon. All of our locations offer
FLEX care, an easy-to-use, part-time
program for parents with non-standard schedules.
How is your child going to get the
most fun out of summer? Make it
way cool by joining us at La Petite
Academy! Exciting adventures in science, art, nature, music, and more
await your child. Plus, campers will
receive a backpack with a T-shirt,
water bottle and an activity pad, featuring games, puzzles, a dry-erase
board and stickers!
Call (866) 561-3413 or visit
www.lapetite.com to find a camp
near you!

Finally, a place for kids who love golf

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REGISTERING
SUMMER CAMP 2016

olf U is the state of the

art facility that we all
wished we had growing
up! Golf U features three simulators,
two large putting greens, a five-station chipping area, and a full sized
sand trap.
Spring clinics, summer camps and
private lessons are available at Golf
U for all ages and abilities. Golf Us
Tiny Tot program (ages 3-7) even
caters to the littlest golfer in your
family.
Spring League: The SJ Junior Tour
holds one of the largest spring
leagues in the country each year.
Beginner, intermediate and advanced
golfers (ages 14-under) compete
against other teams in a format similar to Little League baseball.
The focus on family and fun is

birthday parties and corporate

events. Our birthday parties can
even include Just Dance or other
video games on our 15-foot simulators. Entertain your friends and colleagues at a unique and fun venue.
We are excited to announce the
opening of Golf U, said Brad Hare,
PGA professional. Golf U is one of
the only facilities in the country that
is owned and operated by a PGA
professional.
This ensures a safe environment
for learning the game. Golf U gives all
kids the opportunity to have fun and
learn properly, regardless of ability!
For more information on Golf U
and all things junior golf, contact
Brad Hare, PGA professional, at
(609) 969-1366, brad@golfu.com,
www.GolfU.com or www.sjjuniortour.com.

Bricks 4 Kidz camps

Call for a Tour!

Half and Full day Programs Three fenced in playgrounds
in wooded setting
Ages 21/2 - 6 years old
Small groups with develop- Quiet location
mentally appropriate activities Family-owned and directed
Licensed since 1951

what makes our spring league the

biggest and best in the country.
Registration information is available
at www.sjjuniortour.com.
Puma Camps: Puma Camps will be
held at Golf U as well as several local
facilities this summer. You never
have to worry about excessive summer heat or cancellations due to
rain.
The Puma Camps always have the
option to be held indoors at Golf U.
LPGA-USGA Girls Golf: Golf U is
home to the LPGA Girls Golf of
South Jersey. LPGA Girls Golf is a
national program that reaches more
than 10,000 girls each year. Girls
Golf members receive LPGA scholarship opportunities as well as free
access to LPGA and USGA events.
Birthday parties and corporate
events: Golf U is already hosting

ricks 4 Kidz camps are a

fresh and fun way for kids
ages 5 to 13-plus to spend
their school or holiday break!
Guided by experienced instructors,
our camps keep the pace fast and the
action going to ensure kids will have

plenty of Lego fun!

Bricks 4 Kidz camps are built
around popular themes such as mining and crafting, super heroes, jurassic brick world, brick galaxies far
away, robotics NXT/EV3 and stop
motion animation. Children will
enjoy using Lego Bricks and Lego

Technic pieces such as gears, axles

and electric motors, to build specially-designed Bricks 4 Kidz models,
play Lego games, as well as build creations of their own during our freeplay periods. Enroll online at
www.Bricks4Kidz.com/64 or call
(856) 335-5346.

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tCnj Summer programs

he College of New Jerseys

Office of Summer/Winter
Programs announces a
brand new non-credit addition to its
residential Pre-College Summer program. The Public Health course,
scheduled July 15-22, will introduce
students to possible study and
careers in public health as well as
allow students to investigate current
and emerging health problems of
concern to teens in both local and
global settings.
TCNJ will also once again offer the
non-credit courses Garden State,
which focuses on the social and environmental impact of food systems,
and STEM Design, which engages
students in a project-based learning
activity where each group will design

a solar panel car racer and participate in community engaged learning.

Students can also choose from
two, credit bearing courses including
Introduction to Sociology, which
explores how sociological concepts
can be applied in a field placement in
Trenton. The new credit bearing
offering, 20th Century US will provide students with an introduction to
modern US history and a special
focus on Trenton while connecting
the past and present to field activities
and sites. The credit bearing session
is scheduled from July 10-22.
TCNJ is located in suburban Ewing
and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the northern region of the
country by U.S. News & World
Report. For more information, visit
www.tcnj.edu/intersession.

annual relay for life

events upcoming

housands of South Jersey

residents will join together
at the American Cancer
Society Relay For Life events to help
save more lives from cancer. The 21
events will take place from April to
June.
The Relay For Life movement
unites communities across the globe
to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones
lost, and take action to finish the
fight once and for all. Relay For Life
events are community gatherings
where teams and individuals camp
out at a school, park or fairground
and take turns walking or running
around a track or path. Teams participate in fundraising in the months
leading up to the event.
The Relay For Life movement is
the worlds largest fundraising event
to fight every cancer in every community, with 4 million participants in
6,000 events worldwide in 2015.
Dollars raised help the American
Cancer Society save lives by funding
groundbreaking cancer research,
supporting education and risk reduc-

tion efforts, and providing free information and critical services for people with cancer who need them.
This is our communitys opportunity to help save lives from cancer
by taking our message to more people and raising more dollars to fund
the fight, said Debbie Cooney, senior manager of Relay For Life at the
American
Cancer
Society.
Together, our efforts can make a
big difference.
Join the fight against cancer at a
Relay For Life near you!
Cherry Hill-Voorhees Relay For
L
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e
:
www.RelayForLife.org/CherryHillNJ
Marlton
Relay
for
Life:
www.RelayForLife.org/MarltonNJ
Medford-Mt. Laurel Relay For
L
i
f
e
:
www.RelayForLife.org/MedfordNJ
Moorestown Relay For Life:
www.RelayForLife.org/Moorestown
NJ
Mercer County Park Relay For
L
i
f
e
:
www.RelayForLife.org/MercerCount
yParkNJ

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Sara james & the hess Brothers band

ara James, a Seneca High

School sophomore, had the
honor to perform at the
2016 THON Dance Marathon in
front of 15,000 charity driven students.
Sara James and the Hess Brothers
traveled from South Jersey to perform on stage at THON 2016. The
five-piece band started off their Penn
State debut with students crowded
around the Four Diamond stage to
hear a performance of rock n roll
throwbacks and contemporary folk
rock. To start the show off right,
Sara got the crowd clapping along to
Are You Gonna Be My Girl by Jet.
Followed by the unmistakable guitar
riffs from the No Doubt hit Im Just
a Girl, the crowd remembered the
good old rock n roll from the 90s.
The band kept the crowd head
banging with the Blondie original
One Way or Another, especially
when Sara whips out her own guitar
to amp up the layered melodies.
The enthusiasm of the musicians
bled into the crowd, and everyone
was dancing along when the lead guitarist took to the microphone to
belt the lyrics to The Wolf by
Mumford & Sons. They even gave
the Foo Fighters a run for their
money with a cover of All My Life.
The energy was heightened once
they started Led Zeppelins Rock
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the Foo Fighters, The Pretenders,

but their talent shows they are nothing close to pretenders.
Just after two great throwbacks,
the band starts to play Gold On
The Ceiling by the Black Keys. This
song got some people in the back
dancing along.
Both singers took on Harder to
Breathe by Maroon 5 and then
shocked the BJC with an electric guitar solo to compete with the best of
them. After was a unique rocker spin
on Bruno Mars pop song
Runaway. Sara switched up to a
tambourine, and the band played
another pop turned rock rendition,
this one of One Republics
Counting Stars. It evoked the audience to sing and dance with their
neighbors. The build up into Dog
Days Are Over by Florence in the
Machine was intoxicating, and it got
the crowd dancing and screaming
along to the lyrics they know so well.
Sara calmed the tone of the performance with her soulful voice as
she sang Riptide by Vance Joy.
Though it was a slower song from
the set list, you could still hear the
echo of the crowd singing along to
the popular summer jam.
Little Talks from Monsters and
Men led the band in to their last
song. Sara James and the Hess
Brothers THON 2016Uptown
Funk by Bruno Mars was a great

pump up song to end the performance and propel the BJC into more
THON shenanigans. The guitar riffs
with the strong drums were the perfect background for everyone singing
and dancing along to the bands final
song. Just before leaving the stage
they tried out the classic We
Are And of course, the BJC
responded with a resounding Penn
State!
Sara James & the Hess Brothers
band consist of: Sara James, vocals
and guitar, Seneca High School student; Jon Hess, vocals and guitar,
Cherry Hill high school student; Jack
Reres, bass, Lenape High School student; Joey Hess, drums and vocals,
Cherry Hill middle school student;
and Ricky Hess, keyboard, Cherry
Hill middle school student. The
group continues to bring exposure
to the Sara James Music Foundation.
I still cant believe we had the
chance to be part of this amazing
cause! Music Foundation Founder
Sara James explained. Executive
Director Larry Jamerson stated, I
cant believe how well they performed under pressure in front of a
crowd that large, so very proud of
each and everyone of them.
The Sara James Music Foundation
is a 501C3 nonprofit, and can be
reached at (215) 416-5656, or at
www.SaraJamesMusicFoundation.or
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Villa la paws part of your pets family

t Villa la PAWS we strive

to become a part of your
pets extended family. Villa
La PAWS offers doggy daycare, cagefree boarding, training and grooming.
We also groom and board cats. The
dogs are supervised at all times by
our trained counselors while at the
Villa. We even staff the resort
overnight, so a counselor is present
24 hours a day to make sure your
dogs are safe and comfortable. We
strive to keep the pups on a homelike schedule, taking them out for
their last potty break around 9:15
each night, and letting them out in
the morning by 6 a.m. They are

upset enough not being with mom

and dad, so our goal is to minimize
the stress they feel as much as possible.
The essence of our cage-free environment is to create a stress-free
environment for your furr kids.
We are so fortunate to have a
great trainer on staff. Melissa
Bernardin has more than 20 years
experience in training dogs, using
positive reinforcement training protocols. She is a member of the
Association of Professional Dog
Trainers and the International
Association of Canine Professionals.
In addition to classes, we provide
individual training, both at the Villa

or at your home.
We have a terrific group of pet
stylists who can provide the best
grooming services for your furr kids.
Our grooming shop operates seven
days a week for your convenience.
We will give specific appointment
times, spaced 60 to 120 minutes
apart, and will call you when finished
so your pet will not have to stay in
the grooming shop more than necessary. The groom shop is also cage
free. Our webcams operate 24/7, so
that you can see how your furr kid is
doing, any time of the day or night.
Please call (856) 608-7833, visit
www.VillaLaPaws.com/maple-shadenj or connect on Facebook.

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early Childhood Camps at Katz jCC

Register Now for 2016

Check out our website at

www.leemar.com

he Early Childhood Camps

at the Katz JCC is the
place for little campers to
have big fun this summer! Daily programs and activities are tailored to
children ages 2-5 in a fun, safe warm
and nurturing environment. Housed
inside the Katz JCC, campers will
enjoy an air conditioned state of the
art facility with play areas designed
for endless summer fun including
two outdoor playgrounds, indoor
and outdoor swimming pools, fullsized indoor gymnasium, and the
Imaginarium indoor climbing structure with ball pit.
Daily activities are offered to

campers under supervised including

arts and crafts, science, nature,
sports and much more! Our 4:1
camper to counselor ratio of allows
campers to feel welcome and comfortable with both peers and professional staff.
Campers will thrive in our daily
swim lessons taught by American
Red Cross certified instructors using
the Lenny Krayzelberg Swim Right
teaching method.
Your child will create everlasting
memories all summer long while
enjoying special events such as a petting zoo, magic show, carnival games,
costume dance party and more!
Freshly prepared, hot kosher lunch-

es are served daily to campers and

additional snacks and refreshments
are offered throughout the day to
ensure that your child stays active
and hydrated. Our flexible scheduling and extended day options allow
us to help support the needs of
every child and family.
Save the date for our open house:
Sunday, April 17 from 10 a.m. to
noon at the Katz JCC, 1301
Springdale Road, Cherry Hill. New
camp families will save $50 per
camper when you enroll at the open
house. To learn more about the
Early Childhood Camps at the Katz
JCC, call (856) 424-4444 ext. 1243
or visit www.katzjcc.org/ecccamps.

Chartwell happy day Camp

hartwell's Happy Day

Camp is South Jersey's
"best" summer day camp
program for parents who demand
quality for their children with acres
and acres of supervised fun. Sessions
are from June 27 through Sept. 2 for
children ages 4-13 with affordable
full, half, daily and extended day
options. Every weekly session carries
a special theme such as: sports
mania, Disney, passport to the world
and Summer Olympics to name a

few. Camp activities include: swimming, swim lessons, science experiments, arts and crafts, nature education, sports and games. Nutritional
lunches are available daily. Flex payments options are available.
The American Camp Association
announced that Chartwells Happy
Day Camp has received ACAAccreditation Camp status and submitted to a thorough (up to 300
standards) of review of its operation
from staff qualifications and training
to emergency management and

complied with the highest standards

in the industry.
Open houses will be held on
Sunday, April 17 from 1-4 p.m.;
Sunday, April 24 from 1-4 p.m.;
Sunday, May 1 from 1-4 p.m.; and
Sunday, May 8 from 1-4 p.m.
To
register,
visit
ChartwellHappyDayCamp.com, call
(856)
983-8827
or
email
Chartwell@Chartwellfun.com.
Chartwell Happy Day Camp is
located at 136 Paragon Ave. in
Marlton.

not your traditional summer day camp

SC & DSC Summer Day

Camps are not your traditional summer day camps!
Whether you are looking for fulltime care or just a few days here and
there to add fun to your childs summer, ISC and DSC are the places to
be this and every summer.
International Sports, Skating & Fun
Centre and Deptford Skating & Fun
Centre have three convenient locations in Deptford, Cherry Hill and
Mt. Laurel. Our campers are 3.5
years old by the start of camp up to
those who just completed eighth
grade and are grouped by the grade
they just completed. Our camp runs
from June 20 through Sept. 2. Camp
is open at 7 a.m. until 6 p.m., Monday
through Friday.
International Sports, Skating &

Fun Centre and Deptford Skating &

Fun Centre offer flexible scheduling,
affordable tuition payments and sibling discounts. We also include
lunch, drinks, snack and extended
care in one low daily rate. Each airconditioned facility offers an indoor
roller skating rink, giant inflatables,
FunZone (indoor climbing jungle
gym), outdoor playground, outdoor
water splash area, indoor turf fields,
camp lounges with video gaming systems, arts and crafts room, Pre-K &
K curriculum rooms and so much
more. Our summer day camps are
jam-packed with daily theme days,
sports, activities, field trips, swim
trips, sport-specific camps, and
enrichment programs.
According to the American Camp
Association web site, Day camp can
be a childs first independent experi-

ence away from mom and dad. A

child can strengthen emerging skills
of making new friends, taking care of
their own belongings, trying new
activities, and taking risks. Our supportive, energetic and fun-loving
camp counselors are all 18 and older
have been fingerprinted and background checked through the state of
New Jersey, are CPR and first aid
certified and have completed an
extensive orientation process. They
are teachers, guidance counselors,
coaches and college student who are
all here to build bonds within the
camp community and help create a
safe, fun and memorable summer
with your children.
For more information, including
tuition and registration details,
please visit our webpage at
intsports.com.

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todays learning Center

odays Learning Center

offers a fun and physically
active summer camp!
Today's Learning Center is a
newly renovated preschool offering
before and aftercare services to
infant through age 8. TLC offers flexible enrollment options to meet
your child care needs. The school is
offering a fun and interactive 10week summer day camp filled with a
balance of outdoor and indoor activities that will keep your kids active all
summer long. The students will be
introduced to a new Geography
based Curriculum All around the
World in 10 weeks. In addition to
weekly lessons about different coun-

tries, campers ages 3 and up will

have the opportunity to swim daily in
the school's in ground swimming
pool. To ensure the utmost safety
for our little campers, a certified lifeguard supervises the pool as small
groups of swimmers have the opportunity to swim away during their
recess time. The campers will also
have a variety of activities and visitors all summer long such as, special
movie days, cooking projects, outdoor gardening, yoga, art/crafts and
creative fitness classes! TLC is also
bringing Alex's Lemonade Stand to
the school during the summer!
Please visit www.tlcvoorhees.com
or email jessica@tlcvoorhees.com
for more information!

south jersey Ballet school

outh Jersey Ballet School

provides dancers with high
quality, classical ballet, jazz
and modern dance instruction in a
healthy,
caring
environment.
Students receive individual attention
and are encouraged to grow personally as dancers. SJB instructors
believe ballet can give dancers poise,
confidence, discipline and build character. Our highly talented teaching
staff devotes its full attention to the
well being of the student nurturing
them from young childhood to a
professional career.
South Jersey Ballet studios are
state-of-the-art performance facilities and are equipped with the highest quality ballet floors. The waiting
and dressing rooms are clean, spacious and parent-friendly.
SJB students have a range of performing opportunities. As the resident school for South Jersey Ballet
Theatre, the areas premier performing company, South Jersey
Ballet Theatre produces two fulllength ballets a year, including
Nutcracker in December, and a
spring performance. Open Auditions
are held in August and January.
Additionally, students take part in
lectures, studio open house performances and community demonstrations as well as the annual recital.
The ample dance opportunities allow

students to gain exciting performance experience and prepare them

for future as a professional dancer.
SJB students are accepted into the
top pre-professional programs in the
U.S. Students are given the opportunity to attend these prestigious
schools based on their technique,
skill and experience the South Jersey
Ballet School and Theatre provide.
South Jersey Ballet also offers a
variety of summer dance programs
for all ages, from beginner to
advanced. Study in a professional
environment with our highly qualified staff.
"Little Mermaid" Pretty Princess
Dance Camp, ages 3-5, Aug. 1
Sleeping Beauty" Intensive Dance
Camp, ages 6-8, July 25
Six week Summer Program, ages
6 and up, July 5-Aug. 12
Pointe Intensive Program, June
13-June 17
Summer Intensive program for
advanced students, ages 13 and up,
auditions April 2, 12:30-2 p.m.
Please call to register or visit us
online for additional information.
Open house and registrations will
be held at the studio located at 415
Commerce Lane, Unit 6-7, West
Berlin, from 2 to 5 p.m. on April 2.
For more information, go to southjerseyballet.com or call (856) 7677060.

Half day
for ages 3-6

Full day
for ages 4-13

on March 12th, April 16th & May 28th 11:00AM - 3:00PM

March 10th and April 26th 5:00PM - 7:00PM Call for Camp Tours
Swim Lessons in our 2 In ground Outdoor Pools
Gymnastics Lessons in our Fully Air Conditioned, High-Tech Facility
Flip & Trick Training Ninja Style Obstacle Courses
Outdoor and Indoor In Ground Trampolines Laser Tag Zipline 30 foot Slip N Slide
Mini Golf Field and Blacktop sports (Soccer, Baseball, Hockey, Basketball, Lacrosse, etc)
Arts and Crafts Quiet Games and Movies

Lowe Dance Studio

in Voorhees

SUMMER INTENSIVE DANCE PROGRAM 2016

July 5th-July 29th
Visit voorheesballettheatre.com for all the details.

Ballet Pointe Variation Pas de Deux Modern Jazz

Tap Choreography Video Dance History Nutrition

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service for kids. As the
founder and working
mother of triplets and rushing
around to meet the demands of my
children's schedule, I certainly understand the need in balancing todays
crazy life. Soccer practice, tournaments, CCD, dance, flag football, ice
hockey and Brownies thats just the
fall, If I could only be three places at
one-time I said on the sideline to
another mother one day. There has
to be a better way!
With input from our team of parents and professionals we created
Gold Bear designed to provide a
safe, comfortable, and convenient
transportation service. Our specially
trained, kid-friendly vetted drivers,
and luxury shuttles help parents

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ger endorsement (written and driving school/test, background checks

and finger printing). Most are bus
drivers. We are insured to specifically transport children and use the latest technology with our custom
Gold Bear app.
Gold Bear brings kids right to the
front door of their activities. Our
mission is to be a trusted resource
for our communities, to help our
local parents with their transportation needs, and to grow businesses
with participation in classes, sports
and other programs.
We also offer parents and ladies
night out, mens outings and family
trips to the airport. Booking online
or download our app.
Let us know how we can help?
Visit www.goldbearshuttle.com or
call (856) 234-7577.

Dance arts Cherry hill

ance Arts Cherry Hill (formally

known
as
DanceAcademy)
was
founded in 1998 by Dalia and
Douglas Hay, former professional
ballet dancers of the Pennsylvania
Ballet and the New York City Ballet.
The school is located in the heart
of Cherry Hill on Marlkress Road at
the intersection of I-295 and Route
70, allowing ultra short travel times
from
Marlton,
Mt
Laurel,
Moorestown,
Voorhees
and
Haddonfield. Their newest facility
sits on 2 and a half acres with ample
parking comprised of three elegant
dance studios outfitted with HD

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meet the needs of their childrens

busy and often conflicting schedules.
Our No. 1 priority is children.
Gold Bear headquarters are in
Moorestown, and is an affordable
and reliable shuttle service providing
pre-arranged, door-to-door, oneway or round-trip rides for children
(5-17 years old).
Where do we go? To and from
school, appointments, practice and
rehearsals, after-school clubs, camps
and classes, to enrichment programs,
aftercare, to lessons, and events any destination requested by a parent. Are rates are simple its a flat
$8.50 per ride for a five-mile trip and
$1 each additional mile.
A taxi for kids as some many
say except Gold Bear has a fleet of
new vehicles. All drivers are professionals carrying a CDL with passen-

video feeds that allow parents to

view classes in the lobby on large
HDTV monitors. Whether you're
looking for just a fun dance class or
you aspire to dance on a professional level, Dance Arts offers many
classes to suit all levels. Dance for
students ages 2 years through adult
are offered in styles such as ballet,
point and variations, jazz, hip-hop,
tap, modern and competition classes. Their expert teaching has sent
many former students on to dance
for professional dance companies
and successful Broadway shows.
Dance Arts Cherry Hill also offers a
truly unique and inspiring summer
program with its intensive summer

dance camp offered June 27 to Sept.

1. No previous training is required
and is offered to campers ages 5-18.
Also on the schedule are once weekly classes held in the afternoons and
offered to students 3 and up.
Camp takes place Monday
through Thursday and it's a great
place to have both a fun summer and
gain new skills and expertise.
All year round Dance Arts Cherry
Hill offers free trial classes that help
you to find your perfect class at no
risk. Just call (856) 874-0280 to
arrange for your free trial. The website www.DanceArtsCherryHill.com
has further information as well as
class schedules, prices and FAQs.

indian Spring junior Golf academy

ndian Spring Junior Academy is

a comprehensive player development program designed to
create skilled golfers through longterm programing. We are part of a
network of golf facilities that utilize
the Operation 36 Framework, which
consists of playing, coaching, and
practicing with the end goal of
shooting 36 or better for nine holes.
To help our juniors progress to a
skill level where you can shoot 36 or
better, we are going to start close to

the hole and work our way back to

our full tee box. Classes meet on a
weekly basis and are broken down
by age groups to provide a proper
social setting. Students can start one
day a week and go up to three days
per week for the most committed
players. Each junior will receive an
Op 36 Bag Tag and work through
our six level curriculum by learning
and completing objectives. Over the
past five years, 65 percent of our
players who have participated in this

structured coaching program have

gone onto play collegiate level golf
and have earned the opportunity to
receive scholarship money.
Our spring semester starts March
12 and runs 16 weeks until June 26.
Classes start at $125 per month.
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http://www.indianspringgolf.com for
more information or call one of our
three PGA professionals at (856)
983 0449. Mention this ad and
receive 10 percent off.

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tBS early Childhood education Center

ince its start in 1990, the Eric

B. Jacobs Early Childhood
Education Center has been
recognized for providing an innovative and family-centered program in
a loving, nurturing Jewish environment. Children thrive with a strong
foundation in academic and Judaic
studies while fostering social and
emotional development. Students
engage in everyday experiences that
build their cultural and Jewish identity. Through a partnership of parents,
our clergy, highly qualified teachers
and specialists, children grow to
become confident and inquisitive
learners.
As a response to a growing need
in our community, we are proud to
offer TBS Early Childhood
Education Centers Day Care
Program. Full-day care options are
available for children ages 6 weeks
through 5 years, MondayFriday;
6:45 a.m. to 6 p.m., with special provisions available when Shabbat begins
before 6 p.m. in the winter.
Enrollment in the Eric B. Jacobs
Early Childhood Education Center
includes synagogue membership.
Families will enjoy the full benefits of
membership at TBS, including High
Holy Day, Shabbat and holiday celebrations, classes, and other congre-

gational experiences! Our program

was created to be a home away from
home for our children to grow and
for our families to be engaged in
opportunities that being part of a
synagogue community provides.
TBS families grow together as
they participate in hands-on learning
experiences that immerse them in
Jewish life and develop strong relationships in our community.
Camp Keshet is TBS Early
Childhood Education Center summer program that offers seven
weeks of thematic activities, entertainment, art, cooking, water play
and science. Led by nurturing and
experienced teachers, Camp Keshet
is ideal for 2 year olds to transition
into their first early childhood education experience. At the same time,
older children are engaged in developmentally appropriate activities
designed to encourage creativity and
socialization. Camp Keshets program for 3 and 4 year-old children is
new this year and offers unique
weekly themes and activities including gym, science, music, horticulture, ceramics and much more.
For more information, please contact Ellen Berju, director of the Eric
B. Jacobs Early Childhood Education
Center, at (856) 751-0994 or
ellenb@tbsonline.org.

the school with a pool ... how cool!

herry Hill Montessoris

Summer Day Camp features our unique swim
confidently swim program and
offers an exciting and fun-filled early
camp experience for children ages 3
to 7 years. For more than 30 years,
we have been teaching children to
swim in our heated in-ground swimming pool designed specifically for
preschool and early-elementary age
children, and campers love their daily
swim activities! Staffed by experienced lifeguards and our full time
school year and returning staff members, our Summer Camp offers a
stimulating range of activities with
different experiences every day. To

complement our weekly themes, we

have special visitors, bi-weekly
sports camps, magic and science
shows, arts and crafts, a special offsite field trip and many other indoor
and outdoor fun activities.
Our camp offers flexible scheduling so you can sign up your child for
a minimum of four weeks or our full
camp schedule of nine weeks, and
can choose daily schedules from
three, four or five full days, or even a
half day schedule.
Check out our website at
www.cherryhillmontessori.com for
more information about our
Summer Camp or call the school for
a tour at (856) 751-0525. Spaces fill
up quickly so contact us now!

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Moorestown theater Company Summer Stage

oorestown
Theater
Company hosts Summer
Stage, an award-winning
musical theater camp for children
between the ages of 6 and 17. SJ
Magazine voted MTCs Summer
Stage as the Best Summer Camp
four times (2010, 2011, 2012 and
2015) and Best Community
Theater two times (2013 and
2014). Suburban Family Magazine
voted MTC as Best Family Theater
or Best Childrens Theater the last
five years (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
and 2015). MTCs teachers/counselors are all in college or beyond,
and we have a staff to camper ratio
of four to one. We also have oneweek costume/make-up camps and
stage crew/tech camps, too!
Session I (June 27July 15, with
shows July 1315) will start with

possibly the most popular musical of

all time: The Sound Of Music
(G2K) for ages 6 to 17.
Session II (July 18Aug. 5, with
shows Aug. 35) will feature a
reprise of MTCs first-ever summer
musical, Honk, Jr. (the musical
version of The Ugly Duckling fairy )
for ages 6 to 17.
Session III (Aug. 8-19, with shows
Aug. 17-19) will have our Teens (13
to 17) traveling to France for Les
Miserables: School Edition (for this
production, there will be May auditions, with some Saturday rehearsals
in June check the calendar on the
MTC website).
Session IV (Aug. 8-27, with shows
Aug. 24-26) will end the summer
with an original review of great musical theater childrens songs in
Broadway Kids II for Pre-Teens (6
to 12).

Daily Information:
8:309 a.m.: Drop-off
9 a.m. to noon: Morning classes
campers cycle through four classes
drama, improv, music and dance (but
just in Sessions I, II, and IV; since
Session III is only two weeks, there
will be no morning classes; there will
be rehearsals each morning and
afternoon)
Noon to 1 p.m.: One-hour
lunch/play break campers bring
their lunch from home
14 p.m.: Afternoon rehearsal
campers rehearse for that sessions
musical, with an MTC-provided daily
afternoon snack
44:30 p.m.: Pick-up
For registration or information,
v
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www.MoorestownTheaterCompany
.org or call (856) 778-8357.

Say hello to summer adventures with the y

ummer camp is not just a

place where campers can
have fun, get messy and learn
to swim its also a time that can
leave lasting positive impressions on
both participants and families. At
YMCA of Burlington and Camden
Counties Summer Day Camps, children participate in a variety of activities to develop confidence, keep
them active and healthy, promote
interpersonal skills and challenge
them to try new things all in a safe
environment led by positive adult
role models.
YMCA of Burlington and Camden
Counties Summer Day Camps offer
campers the opportunity to make
friends, be creative and participate in
exciting age-appropriate activities
throughout the summer. With 18
programs for children ages 3-16 in

convenient
locations
across
Burlington and Camden counties
including
Burlington,
Delran,
Medford, Moorestown, Mt. Laurel,
Palmyra and Haddonfield the Y is
gearing up for 10 action-packed
weeks of summer day camp fun right
in your neighborhood.
The Ys Summer Day Camps foster social, cultural, physical and emotional development. Campers participate in age-appropriate activities
such as swimming, arts, sports, science and nature, special events, field
trips and theme days. All activities
are based on the Ys core character
values of caring, honesty, respect and
responsibility.
Camp counselors are selected for
their passion, skills, enthusiasm and
interest in helping children reach
their full potential by building their
spirit, mind and body. Many staffers

are teachers, students, athletes and

full-time Y professionals. All staff
undergo in an extensive application
process as well as pre-camp training,
first aid and CPR certification.
Registrations for the 2014 summer are currently being accepted.
YMCA of Burlington and Camden
Counties Summer Day Camps operate from June 23 through Aug. 30
and offer flexible scheduling, payment plans and financial assistance.
Register and pay in full in the month
of February and receive 8 percent off
your total cost of camp. Visit
www.ymca-bc.org/camps or call
(856) 231-9622 for more information.
Join us this summer at the YMCA
of Burlington and Camden Counties
and give your child the opportunity
to have an unforgettable summer full
of adventure!

Advertise in the next special section by calling (856) 427-0933.

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liberty lake teaches skills for life

iberty Lake Day Camp is a

transformative
summer
experience for children ages
4-15. On 60 beautiful, shady acres
Liberty Lakers enjoy their days in a
safe, richly personalized, caring community that reinforces strong values
and virtues, while teaching children
the life skills they need become contributing members of society.
Campers customize their days
through the dynamic Freedom of
Choice elective program, with over
60 program choices in the realms of
athletics, fine and performing arts,
STEM, waterfront and adventure.
This unique program allows young
people to nurture their passions and
find their inner-voice as they grow
into adulthood. Committed to high
quality supervision, small camper
groups are led by teachers and college students, with week-long elec-

tives led by trained adults. Each week

culminates with a camp-wide concert in which the campers proudly
perform for one another their work
from that week (and sing the Liberty
Lake Song!)
To truly teach life skills and character building, Liberty Lake created
five Star Points, which are held up
as guiding lights for their campers
and staff.
Teamwork,
independence,
integrity, aspiration and friendship
are worked into all aspects of camp,
rewarded when seen, and are overriding themes for each week.
According to Liberty Lake Director
Andy Pritikin, the president of the
American Camp Association, NY/NJ,
While Liberty Lake has an eclectic
array of program activities, our curriculum transcends any given sport
or art. Our greater purpose at
Liberty Lake is to teach the skills of

life- the ones that are rarely taught in

classrooms, and which parents wish
they had enough time to teach at
home.
At Liberty Lake, they are intentionally taught at camp.
Pritikin points out critical character traits like grit and resiliency that
children need to hone while they are
young, so that they are able to manage the ups and downs of adult life.
Liberty Lake offers transportation
(including a late bus), extended
hours, delicious catered lunches, and
a flexible extended season (two to
10 weeks) with a generous no risk
refund policy.
Open Houses are scheduled for
Feb. 21 and March 13 from 11 a.m.
to 3 p.m., and individual tours are
available by appointment. For more
information, call (856) 437-5340, or
check out their website at
www.LibertyLakeDayCamp.com.

Dr. Amy James and Associates

eople are often scared of

dental offices. Whether its
sounds or sights that cause
patients to be anxious, this is one
office that puts those feeling to rest!
Dr. Amy James of Dr. Amy James
and Associates relays her practice
philosophy, Our focus is on individualized attention and meticulous,
state-of-the-art specialty care in
orthodontics. Our practice is not
volume oriented. We continue to
grow through recommendations
from enthusiastic patients and parents, and we are grateful for that
support. Our plan is to treat you so
well technically and personally that
you will become part of our practice
family.
Additionally, Dr. James is enthusiastic about her passion for the field.
I love my career as an orthodontist

because its a proactive specialty.

People seek treatment to make their
smile beautiful and/or make their
teeth fit together ideally. The outcome is always great and people feel
good about their investment. They
have better function and aesthetics.
The evolution in orthodontic
technology has been truly exciting.
Our goal, says Dr. James is to stay
on the cutting edge of technology.
Digital scans of the patients mouth
and Cad-Cam (computer aided
design-computer aided manufacturing) employ digital technology to
refine and enhance treatment
mechanics. Also, there are now procedures or devices like Propel and
AcceleDent to increase the rate of
tooth movement which can shorten
treatment time significantly.
While the American Association
of Orthodontics recommends chil-

dren have an orthodontic screening

no later than age 7, children and
young adults arent the only ones
who benefit from orthodontics.
More adults are opting for healthy,
aesthetic smiles. Dr. James comments. With the advent of invisible
braces like INVISALIGN and HARMONY (lingual braces or braces on
inside of the teeth), wearing braces
will not interfere with an adult
lifestyle. In fact, Dr. James and
Associates is the only provider in the
area specializing in lingual braces and
patients love it!
Dr. Amy James Haddonfield office
is conveniently located at 15 E. Euclid
Ave., Haddonfield. For more information regarding orthodontics or to
schedule a free consultation, please
call the office at (856) 216-8009 or
visit
their
website
at
www.ajsmiles.com.

Advertise in the next special section by calling (856) 427-0933.

Dental Arts
of South Jersey

rthodontics is one of
many dental specialties.
Orthodontics is specifically concerned with diagnosing and
treating tooth misalignment and
irregularity in the jaw area. There
are many advantages to well-aligned
teeth, including easier cleaning, better oral hygiene, clearer speech and
a more pleasant smile. Though
orthodontic treatment can be effective at any age, the American Dental
Association suggests that an orthodontic assessment should be performed around the age of seven. The
earlier orthodontic treatment
begins, the more quickly the problem can be successfully resolved.
Recent years have brought about
many changes within the dental
industry, specifically with regards to
orthodontic treatment and care.
Now more than ever patients are
experiencing fewer incidences of
cavities and missing teeth due to the
heightened awareness of fluoride use
and preventative dentistry. This
increasing awareness on the health

and look of a patients smile has

fueled the desire for many to seek
out orthodontia not only as a medical necessity, but for cosmetic reasons as well.
Dr. Julian Freeman, DMD, specializes in orthodontics. A graduate of
Temple University Dental School, he
completed his residency training in
orthodontics at the University of
Pennsylvania followed by his specialty program in pediatric dentistry at
Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia.
Dr. Freemans dual training in both
orthodontics and pediatric dentistry
along with his 22 years of private
practice experience makes him
uniquely qualified to treat children
and adults with dental malocclusion
and cranio-facial malformations.
Whether its traditional braces or
custom made removable appliances,
orthodontics can help you have the
healthy, straight, beautiful smile
youve been waiting for!
Give us a call today at (856) 7835777 and schedule your orthodontic
consultation!

Camp lee mar

n 2015, Camp Lee Mar celebrated its 63rd season a

real milestone! Camp Lee
Mar actually celebrated a number of
milestones in 2015. Ari Segal, the
camps owner/director, celebrated
his 23rd season. Academic coordinator Laura Leibowitz celebrated her
33rd, and assistant director Lynsey
Trohoske celebrated her 18th.
Wow! Camp Lee Mars unique program combines all the fun traditional
camp activities basketball, kickball,
boating and fishing, soccer, arts and
crafts with academics, speech and
daily living skills. Camp Lee Mar also
has a therapeutic horseback riding
program, a zip line and overnight
trips. The facilities are exceptional,
highlighted by the super-popular
Junior Olympic heated pool and airconditioned buildings, including cab-

ins. Camp Lee Mar holds many special events each summer: the 4th of
July celebration, Western Night,
Hawaiian Night, Carnival Day and
Olympics, just to name a few.
The senior division campers talk
all year about social dance, which we
have every weekend, followed by the
Senior Fling (prom), which takes
place in early August.
Last summer, we launched the Lee
Mar L.I.F.E. Program (Living
Independently Functional Education).
It was a huge success, and we expect
a waiting list in 2016.
The hallmark of Lee Mars program is an incredible, nurturing staff,
all dedicated to working with children with special needs. Camp Lee
Mar is truly a special camp for special kids. Camp Lee Mar can be
reached at (215) 658-1708 or online
at www.leemar.com.

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Summer adventure starts at yMCa

our summer adventure

starts here, at Camps
O c k a n i c k o n ,
Matollionequay and Lake Stockwell
in beautiful Medford. Your child will
learn to swim, catch a frog, ride a
zipline, paddle a canoe, build a campfire and make friends and thats
just day one!
Our 800-acre facility is a hidden
gem in the Pines of South Jersey, the
ideal location for our three camps,
Ockanickon
for
boys,
Matollionequay for girls and Lake
Stockwell Day Camp. Pristine lakes
provide the perfect venue for swimming, canoeing and kayaking. Acres
of pine forest offer the picture-perfect setting for outdoor living skills
and earth education. Our state-ofthe-art ropes course is ideal for
team-building and confidence-boosting. Archery, riflery, land sports and
creative arts round out the list of
activities your child will experience.
Camp Ockanickon is a traditional
overnight camp that provides a supportive environment for a young
mans journey toward independence.
Living in a rustic cabin with boys his
own age helps each camper learn to
cooperate and build friendships.
Counselors, trained to be mentors,
teach skills that build confidence and

self-esteem.
Camp Matollionequay is a traditional overnight camp for girls.
Campers get to explore personal
limits, build self-esteem and discover
independence in a safe, supportive
and nurturing environment. At Lake
Stockwell Day Camp, campers grow,
develop and make friends while
exploring new and exciting activities.
Leadership opportunities and offpremises travel adventures are also
available for teen campers. Theres
something for everyone!
Our camps provide a safe place
for youth to disconnect from electronics and connect with people and
nature and, in the process, strengthen their characters. As a YMCA, we
embody caring, honesty, respect and
responsibility in every aspect of
camp. Our experienced counselors
and quality programs promote
friendships, positive self-esteem and
healthy development and encourage
individuality and independence. Our
variety of camp experiences will
impact your child for a lifetime.
Join us at an open house on April
3, May 1 or May 22, from 1 to 4 p.m.
at 1303 Stokes Road, Medford. We
cant wait to see you at YMCA
Camps

Ockanickon,
Matollionequay and Lake Stockwell!

Summer of fun at Beechwood School

eechwood School offers a

conveniently located statelicensed summer camp in
Haddonfield. We are situated in a
beautiful setting with lots of outdoor
space. Two fenced in playgrounds,
plus an outdoor picnic area are used
daily. Our camp specializes in the
younger child 2-1/2 through 6 years
old. There are both morning and fullday programs offered Monday
through Thursday, June 22 Aug. 13.
Campers attend six to eight weeks
for two four days per week.
The
philosophy
of
the
Beechwoods summer staff is to provide children safe, fun opportunities
through play, arts and crafts and
appropriate readiness activities.
Some camp highlights include field

days, hootenannies, special guest

performers and water play. These
are provided along with our regular
class activities. Sept. 7 begins
Beechwoods school year program.
Preschool, prekindergarten and
kindergarten classes are taught by
certified teachers. Full- and half-day
programs allow parents to choose
the schedule that fits their family
needs. Snacks and hot lunches are
also provided along with extras, such
as dance and Spanish. If you are looking for a summer camp or fall program for your preschooler, please
check out Beechwood School. We
are family owned and family friendly!
The Beechwood School is located at
441
Beechwood
Ave.
in
Haddonfield. Call (856) 429-0303 or
www.thebeechwoodschool.com.

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Camps available at Markeim arts Center

016 is Markeim Arts

Centers 60th anniversary.
Originally founded in 1956 as
the Haddonfield Arts & Crafts
League, it has been providing exhibition opportunities to regional artists
and education to the community for
the last six decades. It offers and
camps and workshops to children of
all ages including special training for
students with disabilities.
For 60 years, Markeim has been
building and improving on what it
does. As a result, its Summer Art
and Ceramics Camps are some of
the best in South Jersey. Markeim
focuses on the creative and developmental growth of each individual
child. The camps are all about creative thinking and problem solving

while exploring a variety of art materials and processes. Each day, children will be inspired by the various
weekly themes, such as America the
Beautiful, Fabulous Fibers, South of
the Border and Art Through the
Ages, to name just a few. Campers
will create fun and exciting projects
by painting, drawing, building, printmaking, collage, clay and more!
Sessions run from June 6 through
Sept. 16 for children ages 3-14,
including Little Kids (ages 3-4
years), Mid-Kids (ages 5-7 years)
and Big Kids (ages 811 years).
Children will be separated by age
groups and there is a separate
teacher for each group. Little Kids
Art Campers must be potty trained.
Children must be at least 5 years old
to attend the afternoon camp.

Markeim also offers camps for

Tweens & Teens for kids who are
11 years of age and older. Teens &
Tweens camps are for those children
who are eager to express themselves artistically while having an
incredible amount of fun in the
process.
In addition to the structured
camps and art lessons, all children
will enjoy outside play and activities
as long as weather permits. A
healthy snack will be provided.
Markeim offers affordable full-day,
half-day, and extended care options.
Multi-week and multi-sibling discounts are available. Markeim is
located at 104 Walnut St. in
Haddonfield. Contact them at (856)
429-8585 or on the web at
www.markeimartscenter.org.

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