March 20th - Update of the latest Events and Activities that are sheduled for Fun Fest 2010, Let the Reading Begin on April 17th from 10A - 2P at Barstow Elementary School.

1. Fun Fest 2010,
Let the Reading Begin!
Since 2005, Family Fun Fest is an annual event that aims to get young children on the
path in being prepared for school. Over the last four years, Fun Fest has grown from
300 attending in 2005 to 1,000 last year. Over 25 agencies and community
organizations have provided parents with information on the importance of early
childhood, early literacy and modeled what they can do to help their children be ready
for school. Most impressively is the over 150 volunteers that contribute to the planning
and/or implementation of the events.
Previously, the event has been on two weekends in the month of April; one at Beach
Elementary School, located at the north end of the county and the second at Patuxent
Elementary School in the southern end of the county. This year we will mobilize
resources into one central location at Barstow Elementary School in Prince Frederick on
Saturday, April 17th. The theme is Fun Fest 2010, Let the Reading Begin! The
emphasis will be on reading and literacy, therefore we are distributing one book to
each of the first 500 families with young children.
The Learning Zones will be an interactive activity, based on a children’s book, which
covers one of the domains of learning. There will be facilitators from core agencies that
will assist parents as they work and complete the activity with their young child. Other
volunteers will be used to greet, assist, and stamp each Passport to Learning booklet
upon completion. Local agencies and organizations will line the halls for participants to
get beneficial information on county programs and businesses. It is planned to have
volunteers in each area to do face painting as well as other festive and fun activities as
they enjoy completing the passport.
The Learning Zones
Language & Literacy - Partnership at Patuxent
Story Time - Calvert County Public Library
Social Studies - HIPPY/Healthy Families
Mathematics - Even Start
featuring “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle
Science - CCPS Before and After Care Program
Visual Arts - Spin Art with Willy WooWoo
Performing Arts - Ribbons & Bows, String Ensemble
Physical Education - Chopperville for Toddlers,
provided by Fantasy World Entertainment
and Much More. . .Family Friendly Fun!
a collaboration of United Way of Calvert County’s Success By 6 initiative,
Calvert County Public Schools, and the Interagency Council for Children and Families
03/20/2010

2. Fun Fest 2010,
Let the Reading Begin!
OTHER ACTIVITIES PLANNED FOR THE DAY, INCLUDE:
 PNC Mobile Learning Unit -
http://www.pncgrowupgreat.com/downloads/mobileLearningFactSheet.doc
 Door Prizes and Giveaways, including:
- WJLA Channel 7 behind the scenes family pack, as well as other
door prizes and giveaways
- Authentic Redskinette Poms
- Books donated from the HELP Association
- Books collected from Local Businesses and Members of the Community
. . .and Much More!
 Games and Special Door Prizes will be showcased at various times
throughout the day as prizes are given out. An adult representative will come forward to
claim the prize and compete in one of the games to win the title for that event. All will
leave with a Door Prize, however only one will be the Champion.
Games and Special Door Prizes
Must be Present to Win
Infants Toddlers
Game: Diaper Derby Game: Cozy Contest
Prize: TBD Prize: 4 Cozy Coupes,
sponsored by Priority Partners
and a Caring Calvert Citizen
Two Year Olds Three Year Olds
Game: The Ringer Game: Race to Ride
Prize: TBD Prize: 4 Tricycles, sponsored by
Dr. Lucinda Keller, DDS, PA
Four Year Olds Pre K - Five Year Olds
Game: FORE Game: Fabulous Flair
Prize: TBD Prize: TBD
a collaboration of United Way of Calvert County’s Success By 6 initiative,
Calvert County Public Schools, and the Interagency Council for Children and Families
03/20/2010

3. Fun Fest 2010,
Let the Reading Begin!
 Exploration Stations
Food and Refreshments
Papa John’s Pizza
Deer Park Water
Calvert County Sheriff’s Office
Car Seat Check and More!
H1N1 Vaccine Clinic
Calvert County Health Department
Farm Tractor and/or Equipment
Patuxent Overlook Farm
Stationary School Bus
Reid & Reid Bus Service, Huntingtown
Three Custom Cars
Freeman’s Custom Car Club of Calvert County
www.freemanscreationcustomcarclub.com
 Performances
Wild Willy WooWoo, Magician and Entertainer
http://willywoowoo.com/
Ribbons & Bows, A String Ensemble
Nora Keller on Violin
Cecilia Sanders on Viola
and Lauren White on Cello
 Special Guests
Kellie Lee, Ravens Cheerleader
Northern High School Graduate
Slapshot, Capitals Mascot
ROCK THE RED
“Spiggy” the Hogette
Local Celebrity
Ashley A., Redskinette
Huntingtown High School Graduate
a collaboration of United Way of Calvert County’s Success By 6 initiative,
Calvert County Public Schools, and the Interagency Council for Children and Families
03/20/2010