St. Matthew’s offers children’s camps

St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church in Hacienda Heights offers children’s camps during the summer months.

Camp EDGE vacation bible camp will take place from July 13-17. It will be conducted by the Rev. Dante Simon of the First Filipino American United Methodist Church, whose congregation worships in St. Matthew’s facilities. This camp is from 6 to 9 p.m. for families and includes a potluck dinner.

During the same week, St. Matthew’s hosts an “Ooey-Gooey Science Fair” from 9 a.m. to noon for kindergarten through third grade. Director Tanya Ovalle and her assistants will teach children how to become scientists.

Participants will take home many crazy concoctions and recipes. They will also meet the “Lizard Wizard.” The cost is $20 on the start date.

The final camp is “Story Sensations” from 9 to 11 a.m. on Aug.13-17 for children in first through third grades. Director Mary Ray will lead the children in stories, choral readings, singing, dancing and playing rhythm instruments. They will also explore various art techniques.

The cost is $20 on the start date. St. Matthew’s is at 15653 Newton St. in Hacienda Heights. For information about all of the camps, call (626) 333-6656 or e-mails tmatthewsumc@verizon.net.

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