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12 Animal lovers to thespians haveown camps More New» Wag»! honours Stoufiville's Karen Bowman is the recipi- ent of Welcome Wagon‘s Pauline Hill award. The annual award is handed out to the most outstanding Baby Programs represen- tative in Canada. Hill was the first Canadian president and CEO who began at Welcome Wagon as a Birth of Baby representative in 1953 in Sas- katchewan. according to a media release. Bowman also receives a Royal Doulton figurine and cash. A donation will also be made to her favourite local charity. according to the media release. In 2009. Bowman was named Welcome Wagon's representative of the year. She has been with the organization since 2002. Welcome Wagon is there to help with all civic information residents new to a com- munity may need. including: a letter from the mayor. local map. transit information. recycling lnfonnatlon as well as directions to Five days of experimenting with photog- raphy for nine to 13 year olds. costs $210. Cameras are supplied to participants in The Art of Photography for Kids. They each mceive a digital slideshow of their best work at the end. Summer camps have gone well beyond the rustic cabin. lake swimming. m‘acamni- based arts and crafts pmth and talent show for parents Kids are now attending specializui camps for theatm â€" that end with full-0n produc- tions â€"â€" hotogmphy. cooking and magic, to name a ew. New to the 1an of Whitchurch- Smuffvillo's offerings an? a junior stars camp for six to eight-year-uld up-and-cuming thespians. The 10-day camp is hosted by the Moms 0 dance company and costs $415. If athletics is more to your child's liking. a five-day sportball camp for three to five year olds takes place at the Ballammo (Iommw nity Centre. Along with sports. the camp will have kids involved in arts and crafts. music and co- operative gamea 1119 cost is $210. TENNIS CAMP The Vanddrf’tbnnis Camp is for five to 15 year pigs. beginnerrto advangeplayersi All basic itechniques will Be 'reinforced through fun as well as singles and doubles play. The fee ranges from $453 to $255. To register for any of these programs. go to www.townofwsca Also being offered through the munici~ paiity's Camp Stouffvilie are programs for crafters. mad scientists and wannabe myth busters. which will have participants going behind the crime scene tape to collect evi- dence and solve a crime. Camp Vandorf. which takes place at the Whitchurch-Stouflvifle Museum. has a num- ber of five-day specialty camps for five to 12 BY SANDRA BOLAN sbolanét‘yrmg.aw the library and local recreation centre. Welcome Wagon representatives also personally recommend local community- based businesses. such as grocery/drug! hardware stores and beauty salons. accord- ing to the company's website. 'For more ihforination. go to www.wel- comewagonsa Eyccancenhunewlnmwn Oak Ridge Family Eye Care is accepting newpatignts. The clinic. which offers eye examinations and eyewear. opened last November at Main Sheet and Weldon Road in The Lion plaza. They include creating your own whacky wheels. magical illusions and baking in an old fashioned oven. For more details. go to www.townofws.ca Nineteen on the Park plays host to Motus ()‘s drama camp for nine to 15 year ()Ids. which ends with a performance. year Voids» 'lhe facility alsov hosts wssions dedicated to filmmaking for six to 14 year olds and a phqtography program for six to 15 year olds. In the photography camp. participants can use any type of digital device they want. including iPads. digital SIRS as well as paint and shoot cameras. York Dance Academy is ofiering (hm: camps: dance/drama. dance inténsiw and acm dance. The fee is $240. To register for these camps. go to www. tommfwxca The academy also offers programs for three to six year nlds. including citrus bal- lerinas. dancing (eddies and prancing prin- cesses. The half and full-day camps cost $120 and $240 msiwctiveiy. The latcham Gallery's numerous week- long an camps will enable four to 16 year olds to work with a variety of art materials. while nurturing their creativity and confi- dence. For more information and to register. go to www.latchamgaflery.ca ANIMAL CAMP Does your child want to spend time with The OSPCA offers a variety of weeklong camps for six to 127 year olda Participants will learn about animal health and wellness. pet first aid. as well as animal enrichment. The cost is $175. 1b register. call 905-898-7122 ext. 306 or email kmfllemanmpcaonca A For horse lovers. Phuse Awhile Equestrian Centre has a number of summer sessions. For more information. go to http://pau- seawhilehorseridmgcom COMMUNITY COMING UP Dr. lasmimha Ellaurie chose to open in Stouffville because it‘s a gmwing community and it was in need of more optometrists. she The clinic offers eye exams. designer eye- wear. contact lenses and acccsmries. For more information. go to www\ oakridgefamflyeyecamca Mamas hosting fun fair Seated massages. a bouncy castle and the chance to play with dental equipment are all part of the Innovator Avenue plaza‘s second annual fun fair. It takes place Saturday lune 14. I] am. to 2 pm. at 30 and 38 Innovator Avenue. "People still don't know where we are because we're tucked away behind the legion (off Mostar Strum." said Seema Kumar. a dentist at Innovator Avenue Dental and one of the event‘s organizem Last year's 'inaugural fun fair dn‘w between 200 and 250 people. Only three William dc Zwaan tries a burmése python from Zoo to You on for size at Oscar Peterâ€" son Public School‘s annual fun fair. Stouflville students have a variety of summer camps to chose from in town this year. See more fair photos at yorkregionxom businesses participated. This year them am five â€"â€" Stoufiville Family Eye (1am. Innovator Avenue Dental. Advanced (Ihimpractic Well- ness. STK and UMAS. Angflcan women gather All activities. such as seated massages. face painting and the bouncy castle are free. A food truck will be on site. Items are available for purchase. The event runs rain or shine. Stouffville's Christ Church Anglican hosted the annual meeting of the Anglican Church Women of the Diocese of Toronto recently. Shavm Branch of Threshold Ministries and Manhew Biehn from LOFT. spoke to the 119 women in attendance. For’more inform'ation on (Ihfist Church. go to stoufivilleanglican.ca Members of the Christ Church choir took part. Cathy Tubb played the violin accmnpa- niegi by David Qadogan on the organ. STAFF PHOTO/STEVE SOMERVILLE