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Summer art camp for children of all ages and skill levels continues at the Loudoun Academy of the Arts through Aug. 19 with weekly sessions in drawing and sculpting, cartooning, tile work, clay, art and literature and surrealism.
* Aug. 8-12, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Art Inspired by literature or cartooning; 1-4 p.m. Tile creations in clay or drawing and sculpting.
* Aug. 15-19, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Cartooning and animation or adventures in surrealism; 1-4 p.m. Clay creations or clay time.
For more information about summer camp as well as the upcoming fall schedule of classes for children and adults, contact the Loudoun Academy of the Arts at 703-777-8043 or visit www.loudounacademy.org.
Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestals Gap Road, Sterling, is offering Adventure Camp, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., through Aug. 12. Themes will be explored weekly. Week One, "Forest Fling," runs July 18-22; Week Two, "Bugs & Birds," runs July 25-29; and Week Three, "Nature Detectives," runs Aug. 8-12. $200 per week and camper. Call 703-444-1275 or visit www.loudoun.gov/prcs/park/claude.
The Douglass Community Center invites all 3-year-old children to celebrate summer with arts, crafts, science projects, and group play. The Summer Explorers program is the perfect "pre-camp" experience. Each class section meets Tuesdays and Thursdays for two weeks from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Section 3, "Creativity Corner," is Aug. 9-18. Each section is $32 and advanced registration is required. Bring a snack, apply sunscreen and dress for a mess. Call 703-771-5913 or e-mail dcc@loudoun.gov.
The Loudoun Museum is holding a colonial summer camp for children ages 8-12. The camp is held Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m.-noon, and preregistration is required. Museum members receive a 20 percent discount on registration fees. Call Janis Golden, director of education, 703-777-7427. Colonial Camp, at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve, Aug. 15-19, $200. This camp lets children learn about life in colonial America first-hand through conducting a simulated archaeological dig, learning about the time's cultures and customs, and debating matters of independence.
The Audubon Naturalist Society is offering the following summer camps. Registration is required. All camps are held at the Rust Nature Sanctuary, 802 ChildrenÕs Center Road, Leesburg. Call 703-669-0000.
* Web Of Life for children entering third and fourth grades in fall 2005. Aug. 15-19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Learn how the plants, animals, water, soil and sun interact with one another and how the web of life is maintained, affected or broken. Hike the grounds, play games and make crafts. Members $166; nonmembers: $220.