Shelburne Parks & Rec News: July 6

Shelburne Parks and Recreation’s summer concert series hosted by Shelburne Farms kicks off Wednesday, July 12.

The first summer concert features the Tenderbellies. Set up your lawn chair and blanket, bring a picnic dinner or enjoy food for sale on site. Kids love dancing on the lawn and visiting with the animals in the children’s farmyard.

The gate opens at 5:30 p.m. and the band will play from 6:30-8 p.m. Sorry, no dogs.

Upcoming concerts include July 19: In the Pocket; July 26: Sky Blue Boys; and Aug. 1: The Rough Suspects & Fireworks at Vermont Teddy Bear (rain date is Aug. 2).

Rocketry summer camp

Join instructor Bob Gurwicz to build, test and launch solid propellant rockets that safely return by parachute.

Registration deadline is Monday, July 10. Camp dates are July 31 to Aug. 4 from 8-11:30 a.m. for kids entering grades three through seven this fall.

Cost is $305 and includes model rockets and all building supplies, including launch engines.

Circus skills camp

We still have opening in our circus skills camp. Registration deadline is Monday, July 3. Camp dates are July 24-28 from 9-11:30 a.m. for kids ages 8 to 12 years old.

Camp cost is $360.00, with instructor Rob Crites, a professional entertainer, circus performer and instructor.

LEGO motion camp

Registration deadline is Monday, July 17, for a camp that runs Aug. 7-11, 9 a.m.-noon, for kids entering grades one through five this fall.

This camp is an exploration of forces and motion by testing design solutions. Brought to you by Wicked Cool for Kids. Cost: $340.

Program and event details at shelburnevt.org/160/parks-recreation.