In the magical land of Massachusetts, lovingly nicknamed MA by its inhabitants, there exist a special group of kids. These are not your ordinary run-of-the-mill children, oh no! They are part of an elite group known as the 'Icy Glide Tribe'. As the mornings dawn, they strap on their shimmering skates, their eyes gleaming with excitement, readying themselves for a day of graceful twirls and thrilling leaps on the glistening icy arenas. Leading this tribe is Captain Frosty Toes, a cool imaginary character with a bushy snow-white mustache, who wears an enchanted top hat that never falls off, even when he's spinning like a tornado. He is a veteran ice skater, a legend in the world of ice skating, who has performed quadruple axels even in his sleep. As wobbly as a jelly on land, Captain Frosty Toes becomes as graceful as a swan the moment he steps on ice. The kids of MA love him dearly, for he is not just a mentor but a jolly playmate who knows the best ice skating tricks and the funniest ice jokes. "Why don't mountains get cold in winter?" he'd ask with a twinkle in his eyes. Before any kid could answer, he'd burst into laughter saying "Because they wear snow caps!" Captain Frosty Toes and his 'Icy Glide Tribe' of young skaters, filled with laughter, adventure, and bruised bottoms, skate their way into the heart of Massachusetts, painting a picture of joy and unity that even the grumpiest of snowmen couldn’t resist smiling at.
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For over 50 years, Frontier Camp has been dedicated to making disciples of Jesus by sharing God’s Word amidst the beauty of His creation. Since our founding in 1969, we’ve been licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services and are proudly accredited by the American Camping Association. We’re also a member of the Christian Camping and Conference Association. Our mission is to use Christian camping and outdoor recreation as a means to support local churches in fulfilling the Great Commission—evangelizing people of all ages and discipling believers toward deeper maturity in Christ. Frontier Camp offers a dual ministry: during the summer, we host a 10-week youth camp, and throughout the rest of the year, we serve as a retreat facility for churches and like-minded religious organizations. Whether through summer camps or retreats, our goal remains the same: to expose people to Christ and encourage their spiritual growth through His Word and by reflecting His character in everything we do. While we provide top-notch recreation and exciting programming, the heart of our camp is the spiritual impact, rooted in the truth of God’s inerrant Word.
Since 1948, the North Shore Skating Club has been a leader in the ice skating world. Starting as an ice dance club at the Lynn Arena, the club has since grown to include recreational and competitive skating and has moved to Beverly, Danvers and Saugus before finding its current home at the Burbank Ice Arena in Reading, Massachusetts. The North Shore Skating Club offers something for everyone, with programs for all ages and levels. Our Learn-to-Skate program is led by experienced, professional instructors and follows the standards set forth by the United States Figure Skating Association (USFSA). Skaters can advance through the Basic Skills and Freeskate levels. We also offer competitive skating and adult and open Theatre on Ice Teams. With more than 100 club members and 600+ skaters in our Learn-to-Skate program annually, the North Shore Skating Club is the premier skating club of the area.
J & D Dance Academy of Reading continued to concentrate on the performing arts and added the newest style of dance, Contemporary to the schedule. We welcome Jamie Bergin to the staff this year, and she will be teaching many of these contemporary classes. With the rise of dance in the media, the formally 'non-competitive' J&D Dance Academy of Reading found it needed to have an outlet for its dancers who had the desire to be on a team and compete in dance-J&D Performance Groups were created and are beginning their fourth season! Competitive dance brought Miss Erica to our staff! A former studio owner herself, Erica teaches three full days of Contemporary, Ballet, Tap, and Jazz, as well as our popular Technique classes at J & D, and also choreographs the Performance Group competitive routines.