Nathan's Coming to Camden

Out on a walk recently I noticed some renovations in a storefront around 3rd and Market. One of the workmen told me a franchise of Nathan's Famous would be moving into the building. He said the area didn't have a coffee shop or a place nearby to get hotdogs or french fries. When asked he assured me that onion rings would also be available. No idea on when it will be opening but I will keep an eye on it.

Riverwalking Notes

It's a rainy day today, perfect for sitting in the office with a cup of hot chocolate from the Starbucks in the Campus Center.

Yesterday, though, it was a great day to stroll up the brick walkway along the river. On my way there I noticed some progress on the Coopers Grant project. The foundation has been dug and some concrete is in place. With the warmer weather the fisherman are back. I counted 6 or 7 fishing poles and at least one family group out to see what they could catch. The Delaware River itself was calm. Construction is nearly complete on the new building next to the aquarium and a sign is up announcing space for lease. Small children and parents trying to keep up with them were in evidence outside the aquarium but no school groups in sight. On my way back I exchanged greetings with one of the friendly employees of Miss G's convenience store. Three college kids were playing frisbee on the lawn of the Walt Whitman Cultural Center. The new benches along the walkway there are very nice.

It was an early spring day in Camden and people are starting to get out and enjoy the weather.

Summer Camps at Adventure Aquarium

This time of year parents start to plan out the summer week by week, summer camp by summer camp. If there are some empty weeks in July, consider the camps offered at Camden's Adventure Aquarium, run by the New Jersey Academy for Aquatic Sciences (full camp information here).

Sessions include:

Operation: Open Ocean!
July 9—13
Children ages 7—12

You'll need your life jacket as we explore a feature that covers over 70% of the surface of the earth -- the open ocean!

Voyage: Venom!
Departs: July 16—20
Children ages 7—12

Stingers, fangs, and even electricity are used by many animals to defend themselves and stun prey. Come join us as we take a close (but not TOO close!) look at how they do it!

Junior Oceanographer Seafari
July 16—27
Children ages 13 & 14

Take an in-depth look at animal care, research, collecting, and lots of hands-on science in this special 2-week adventure for older campers.