Houston’s premiere auditioned chorus for children will hold its 26th annual “Summer Music Funshop” in Galveston this coming July 22nd-28th.
This is an annual service project for the Houston Children’s Chorus. Houston kids pay their way to spend one week in Galveston working side-by-side with Galveston children in a 5-day summer day camp. The daily workshops take place at Garten Verein in Kempner Park. The workshop culminates in a summer pops concert performed by all of the children at The Grand 1894 Opera House.
The fee for Galveston children is $25. This covers lunch each day, a performance t-shirt, and two tickets to the final concert. The theme for this year’s workshop is “A Rootin’ Tootin’ Boot Scootin’ Salute To Texas!” Fun choreography, beautiful children’s voices, and a pit band have made this annual concert a unique summer pops concert on the Island.
Children who have completed grades 3 through 8 are eligible to attend. Advance registration is required. Registration deadline is July 1st. Visit the Chorus’ website at houstonchildren.org for registration information. You may also email the Chorus at info@houstonchildren.org or call (713)650-3800.
Also joining the Houston & Galveston children will be 30 children from Taiwan. The Houston Children’s Chorus will be featured in concert during the week at Sacred Heart Church, St. Patrick’s Church, Moody Church, The Meridian, and Gulf Breeze.
The Houston Children’s Chorus is celebrating its 30th year. Over 6,000 children have participated in Chorus programs since 1989. These talented children perform over 45 concerts per year. They have performed for the president of the U.S. on 32 occasions. They were featured in the opening ceremonies of the Super Bowl.
Stephen Roddy is the Founder & Director of the Chorus. Guest choreographer is Stevie Rivers Rawlings. The Summer Music Funshop is supported by grants from The Texas Commission on the Arts, Moody Methodist P.E.F., Dr. Leon Bromberg Trust, Starlight Education Foundation (Taiwan), Kinder Morgan Foundation, Landry’s, and other donors.
- 23rd Street Station Piano Bar – Sing along with Sean Cowin, 4-8
- Albatross – Rodney Haines, 3-6
- Float – Euro Night with DJ Dominic, 9-1
- Galveston Island Brewing – Acoustic Jam, 1-4
- Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 11am-2pm
- Marina Bar & Grill – Salty Sounds Band, 5-8
- Nick’s Pool Bar – The Rikkis, 7-11
- Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Mikey C., 8-1
- Tipsy Turtle – Zach Tate Band 2-5; The Feel 6-9
- Woody’s – Mike Stinson Band, 3-7
Houston’s premiere auditioned chorus for children will hold its 26th annual “Summer Music Funshop” in Galveston this coming July 22nd-28th.
This is an annual service project for the Houston Children’s Chorus. Houston kids pay their way to spend one week in Galveston working side-by-side with Galveston children in a 5-day summer day camp. The daily workshops take place at Garten Verein in Kempner Park. The workshop culminates in a summer pops concert performed by all of the children at The Grand 1894 Opera House.
The fee for Galveston children is $25. This covers lunch each day, a performance t-shirt, and two tickets to the final concert. The theme for this year’s workshop is “A Rootin’ Tootin’ Boot Scootin’ Salute To Texas!” Fun choreography, beautiful children’s voices, and a pit band have made this annual concert a unique summer pops concert on the Island.
Children who have completed grades 3 through 8 are eligible to attend. Advance registration is required. Registration deadline is July 1st. Visit the Chorus’ website at houstonchildren.org for registration information. You may also email the Chorus at info@houstonchildren.org or call (713)650-3800.
Also joining the Houston & Galveston children will be 30 children from Taiwan. The Houston Children’s Chorus will be featured in concert during the week at Sacred Heart Church, St. Patrick’s Church, Moody Church, The Meridian, and Gulf Breeze.
The Houston Children’s Chorus is celebrating its 30th year. Over 6,000 children have participated in Chorus programs since 1989. These talented children perform over 45 concerts per year. They have performed for the president of the U.S. on 32 occasions. They were featured in the opening ceremonies of the Super Bowl.
Stephen Roddy is the Founder & Director of the Chorus. Guest choreographer is Stevie Rivers Rawlings. The Summer Music Funshop is supported by grants from The Texas Commission on the Arts, Moody Methodist P.E.F., Dr. Leon Bromberg Trust, Starlight Education Foundation (Taiwan), Kinder Morgan Foundation, Landry’s, and other donors.
- The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11
- Island Pier Club – David Joel, 7-11
- Nick’s Pool Bar – DJ Nonstopp, 2-8
- Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12
- Sharky’s Tavern – Karaoke, 8-10
- Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
Campers… start your engines! Aviation Heritage Park, the Historic Railpark and Train Museum, and the National Corvette Museum have teamed up to host a spectacular Summer Camp just for you: “PLANES, TRAINS, & AUTOMOBILES”.
Who can attend (ages): Camp is geared towards students who will be entering 2nd through 5th grade for the coming school year.
Dates: Monday-Friday, June 17-21
NCM June 17-18 | RailPark June 19-20 | AHP June 21
Time: 8:00-4:30 Monday – Friday with camp “graduation” scheduled for Friday at 3:00pm
What Will Campers Learn? Click here for a complete description of all the great activities planned!
Cost: Flat Fee of $150 per registered camper
Camp t-shirt included in cost. Snacks will be provided, but campers will need to bring their own sack lunch each day.
Deadline to Register: Deadline to register will be Monday, June 3rd
Space is limited to 40 campers.
Do your young ones have a passion for art, science, nature, and love to work with their hands? If so, a specialty art camp like Artist Boat’s Eco-Art Camps may just be the perfect fit. Camps run all summer long and can be taken a week at a time. Sign up now as spaces are limited to ensure small camp size and individual attention.
Artist Boat uses S.T.E.A.M., an educational approach to learning that uses science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking.
Artist Boat has won national recognition for its educational programs and is a leader in outdoor educational experiences for small groups led by scientists and artists.
Campers use the scientific method to investigate processes in our ocean. Each camp culminates in the creation of artworks that illustrate the knowledge that campers have acquired about our ocean. Camp sessions are designed for children Kindergarten-Sixth Grade and split into groups of ages 5-8 and ages 9-12.
Summer Camp sessions are $150 per week for half day sessions or $300 per week for full day sessions. Camps are held from 9am-12 noon and 1-4pm. Sessions are limited to 12 campers.
Register at artistboat.org/eco-art-camps. Dates and topics are:
- June 3rd-7th (Ages 5-8): “Fish Frenzy” and “Whale of a Time”
- June 10th-14th (Ages 9-12): “Shark Mania” and “Marine Inverts”
- June 17th-21st (Ages 5-8): “Off the Deep End” and “Fish Frenzy”
- June 24th-28th (Ages 9-12): “Whale of a Time” and “Shark Mania”
- July 8th-12th (Ages 5-8): “Marine Inverts” and “Off the Deep End”
- June 15th-19th (Ages 9-12): “Fish Frenzy” and “Whale of a Time”
- July 22nd-26th (Ages 5-8): “Shark Mania” and “Marine Inverts”
- July 29th-August 2nd (Ages 9-12): “Off the Deep End” and “Fish Frenzy”
- August 5th-9th (Ages 5-8): “Whale of a Time” and “Shark Mania”
Artist Boat’s purpose is protecting our Gulf Coast through land conservation and with fun, educational, inspiring adventures that spark creativity, awareness, and action.
Since its inception, over 100,000 participants have helped bring 40,000 students to estuaries by kayak, foot, or vessel; created over 50+ public artworks; conserved over 600+ acres on west Galveston Island forming the Coastal Heritage Preserve and creating a place for the future Gulf Coast Environmental Education Center; restored over 50 acres of dunes and prairies to assure recovery of these ecosystems following Hurricane Ike; formed the Bucket Brigade comprised of a Marine Debris Task Force; conducted interpretive tours; and beautified buckets for trash, recycle centers, and more on Galveston beaches.
For more info call (409)770-0722, email residency@artistboat.org, or go to artistboat.org.
Every Monday (10am-10pm): Military Monday – Active Military members can visit Moody Gardens with half-off of the Value Pass every Monday. Tickets are just $30 (regular price $69.95).
Senior Tuesdays (10am-10pm): Senior Tuesday – Seniors 65 years old and above get half off a Value Pass to experience all of the great attractions like the Rainforest and Aquarium Pyramid.
Every Wednesday (10am-10pm): Mommy (or Daddy) Wednesday at Moody Gardens – Come and enjoy #MommyWednesday, where Moms or Dads can bring their toddlers 4-5 years old and enjoy all the exhibits for half-off per person. Explore the depth of the Aquarium Pyramid, see if you can find both sloths in the Rainforest Pyramid, and enjoy a 3D and 4D movie.
Moody Gardens is located at 1 Hope Blvd. in Galveston. For more info or tickets go to moodygardens.com.
Enroll your budding chef in The Kitchen Chick’s Summer Camps & Classes!
Session 2: Bake & Be Happy! Mini chefs will be baking up a storm in this session! Menu includes mile high honey butter chicken biscuits (watch out Whataburger!); wacky chocolate chip pretzels; sweet cinnamon crunch kissed bagels with homemade honey roasted pecan schemer; savory summer BBQ chicken pizza with homemade ranch dipping sauce; addicting caramel delight cookies; Popeye-approved spinach artichoke wonton cups; perfectly baked butter cake; savory ham & cheese soufflé; double-chocolate Hepburn brownies (the original celebrity recipe!); light & airy cheesy herb popovers smothered with compound butter; over-the-top chocolate cheesecake swirl cupcakes; pigs in a blanket from scratch; atomic pizza bombs; coffee-talk chocolate swirl babka; classic banana bread; overloaded twice-baked potatoes; ooey-gooey chocolate marshmallow pretzel bars; and traditional sugar cookies!
These experiences will immerse your child in a safe, educational & entertaining world of food and feed their interest in cooking! Students will learn different cooking techniques, discuss nutrition/healthy eating and practice food/kitchen safety in these deliciously hands on, interactive and encouraging lessons! Your child’s kitchen confidence will skyrocket!
Each camp is 4 days in length, held 1PM-4:30PM, limited to 14 students (7-14 years; teen camp 13-17 years) and led by dynamic duo of certified teachers. Campers should arrive having already eaten lunch, wearing closed-toe shoes and long hair secured back. The Kitchen Chick will provide aprons for each child to wear and all supplies and tools. Each student will receive all recipes prepared during their session on their last day of camp.
Registration Information:
Children can register for any number of weeks during the summer – pick one or two weeks, or sign up for all five! The cost for each one-week (4-Day: Monday, Wednesday-Friday) session is $275 per camper. The Kitchen Chick offers a $25 discount when enrolling a sibling in the same session. Each session can accommodate up to 14 campers. Payment due in full at time of registration.
Registration is open!
Please call 409-497-2999 or email alicia@aliciac1.sg-host.com to enroll your child. Would you like to enroll siblings in the same camp session? We offer a $25 discount! See the full list of camps sessions below!
2019 Session Information:
June 10, 2019 – Teen Sous Chef Training Camp!
June 17, 2019 – Session 2: Bake & Be Happy!
June 24, 2019 – Session 3: Little Italy!
July 8, 2019 – Session 4: Brunch Bunch!
July 15, 2019 – Session 5: Summer Lovin’ Comfort Food!
Join us to see taffy being “pulled”, “spun out”, and packaged, right before you eyes. A special treat is in store as the candy maker tosses out samples for EVERYONE! Nothing beats fresh, warm, taffy. You can even get one of the girls to dip a pound or two right out of the catch basket.
Taffy pullings are daily at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, and 7pm.
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Abracadabra! Don’t miss this afternoon’s family-friendly magic show featuring special guest magician John O’Bryant.
