Virtual storytime with Miss Kris! Join us on Facebook live for stories and songs from the comfort of your own home. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 am until further notice.
Guess What? Fairy Tale Friday is live streaming on our Facebook page! Just go to https://www.facebook.com/gateslibrary/ at 10:15 Friday morning to sing along with Mary Jo and listen to stories!
Join us on Fridays at 11am for a video recorded reading with our Literacy Specialist, Miss Jan. She is excited to share a special story, sing and introduce some of her puppet friends.
For ages 2 through 5 with a caregiver. Stories, songs, and fingerplays are all part of this program. Just go to https://www.facebook.com/gateslibrary/ at 10:15 Monday morning to sing along and listen to stories!
Little Athletes Gymnastics Camp supports each child's natural love of movement and exploration. A low camper-to-teacher ratio ensures personal attention and maximizes safety.
Through supportive instruction and creative play, preschoolers are introduced to the basic elements of gymnastics and movement while enjoying a daily "REC" activity within our state-of-the-art sports complex. Little Athletes recreational activities include rock climbing, soccer and more.
Join Carroll County Dance Center via Facebook Live for more virtual pre-ballet classes in the month of April. The classes will be geared toward boys and girls age 3 - 5, but will also be perfect for the whole family to do together!
For ages 2 through 5 with a caregiver. Stories, songs, and fingerplays are all part of this program. Just go to https://www.facebook.com/gateslibrary/ at 10:15 Tuesday morning to sing along and listen to stories!
Join LocoPops for a free online live storytime every Tuesday from 10:30-11am. Our storytime is hosted by Amy Godfrey. With 10 years of experience as a children's librarian, Amy is known for her energetic musical storytimes. You may know Amy from her beloved weekly Wednesday storytimes at The Regulator! She loves to bring the joy of books to kids of all ages.
Each week, we will explore a different aspect of the wonderful cultures of Native American tribes. Through building, gardening, circle games, cooking, and more, we will get to know these earliest Americans.
Welcome to an unforgettable summer adventure!
Have fun and make friends while exploring our 150-acre preserve as experienced environmental educators teach conservation and awareness of our natural environment through animal encounters, nature crafts, hiking, kayaking on our pond, wilderness skills and so much more.
Small groups allow for a high quality experience in our supportive atmosphere. Ratios are 6:1 or better and the maximum number of campers per group is 16.
Experienced and enthusiastic summer camp counselors (ages 18+) along with qualified CITs facilitate fun and ensure learning all summer long!
Each of our six weekly camp sessions features a different theme, which is integrated into the activities and programs for the week, taking full advantage of the SM&NC's unique setting. Programs are led by an experienced SM&NC Environmental Educator or Preschool Teacher to provide exciting and engaging interactive experiences both in the classroom and in the natural world.
Please ensure that you are registering your child for the correct age/grade camps. Registrations for children outside the listed age/grade of camps will be cancelled and refunded. Camper information and medical forms must be received by SM&NC a minimum of one week before your child’s start date of camp. Campers will not be allowed to attend camp without completed forms and refunds or credits will not be issued should forms not be complete.
Our Art & Imagination Camps geared specifically towards the creative spirit of the young child (ages 3.5-5)
Our Kids Camp enables students to receive individual attention in a warm, family-like atmosphere. (grades 1-5)
Our Teen Camp is a great option for teens that love art. Each one-week session will focus intensively on a single topic.
All of our Art camps are one-week sessions with half-day, full-day and extended-day options.
