Birmingham Fun and Family Magazine February 2015

February 2015

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The Little Book with BIG Resources!

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Index Activities and Entertainment Bumper Nets, p 14 Do It Yourself Crafts, p 23 McWane, p 30 Samford Athletics, p 29 Business Opportunities Thirty-One p 10 Usborne Books, p 10 Work At Home United, p10 Camps BSC Music, p 9 Cameron Oaks Farm, p22 Camp Juliette Lowe, p7 Camp Winnataska, p 11 Pioneer Play School, p 19 Red Mountain Theatre, p7 Riverview Camps, p8 Samford Music, p 15 Children’s Clothing and Shoes Jack n Jill, p 3 Lili Pad, p 4 Monkey Toes Childrens Shoes, 19 Sikes Children Shoes, p 3 Whoopsie Daisy, p 15 Consignment – Clothes/ Furniture/Sales Growing Tree Consignment, p 24 KorduroyKrocodile, p 25 Laundry Basket, p 25 Short N Sweet, p 24 Then Again, p 25 Weepeat Boutique, p 17 Dance Lessons and Apparel Applause Dancewear, p 11 Pelham Ice Skating, p 19 Education and Training Grade Power, p 5 Tutoring Center, p 17 Tutoring Club, p 9 Eyecare Narrows Family Eyecare, p 2

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Healthcare and Services Children’s Health System, p 31 Focus MD, p 30 Pediatric & Adolescent Dentistry, p 5 Pediatric Nephrology, p 21 Pediatric Smiles, p 9 Powell Pediatric Dentistry, p 11 Small Steps Pediatrics, p 12 Women’s Health Specialists, p2

Birmingham Fun & Family® PO Box 2487 Alabaster, AL 35007

Maternity Clothing & Products 4D Mommies Ultrasound, p 3 Swanky Stork, p 15

Call us at: (205)378-7554

Monogramming Thirty-One Gifts, p 10 Growing Tree Consignment, p 24

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Music Programs BSC Music, p Samford Music, p 7 Parties and Decorations A Play Place, p 27 Bumper Nets, p 14 Do It Yourself Crafts, p 23 McWane, p 30 Paintball is Good, p 27 Painted Personalities, p 27 Parties Plus, p 29 Press Start, p27 Samford Bulldogs, p29 World Class Tae Kwon Do, p 16 School: Daycare Covenant Classical School & Daycare, p 32 Pioneer Play School, p 19 Rocky Ridge Learning Center, p13 School: Enrichment Grade Power Learning, p 5 Riverchase Day School, p 21 Tutoring Center, p 17 Tutoring Club, p 9 Tae Kwon Do World Class Tae Kwon Do, p 16

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Girls through size 16 Boys through size 7 Adorable unique items for spring - clothing, shoes, dancewear & gifts Check out our Spring 2015 album on Facebook at whoopsiedaisykids boutique Layaway Options

Available.

205-655-4240

104 Watterson Parkway Trussville, AL 35173

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GET READY . . . SUMMER IS QUICKLY APPROACHING! We are excited to bring you the 5th Annual Summer Camp and Activities Planning Guide! In it you will find many local and regional day camps, workshops, dance lessons, sports camps and instructional opportunities. This is a great opportunity for your child to find a new and exciting learning or sports activity, and they will create memories for a lifetime.

The Summer Camp and Activities Planning Guide can be found on our website also. If you do not see your favorite camp listed, please let us know, and we will have them included. We always value your input, and we love to hear what you think.

Visit us online at www.BHamFunandFamily.com Aldridge Gardens Summer Camps

(205) 682-8019

3530 Lorna Rd., Hoover, AL 35216 www.aldridgegardens.com Fairies and Wizards, American Girls, Space Camp and more! We’ve got it all at Aldridge Gardens! Half-day camps are one week long, between June 2 and 27. For children entering grades 1, 2 or 3, and led by certified teachers.

Birmingham-Southern Conservatory Music & Theatre, p9

(205) 226-4960

900 Arkadelphia Road, Birmingham, AL 35254 www.bsc.edu 9:00am-3:00pm, K5-5th Grade, Classes include piano, choir, hand bells, music history, dramatic games, improvisation and story-telling. Performance on Friday at 2pm.

BDT Summer JAMM Intensive

(205) 822-3012

100 Olde Towne Road, Birmingham Dance Theatre, Vestavia, AL 35216 www.bsc.edu Two "JAMM" packed weeks of dancing! All genres of dance offered (ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, clogging, tumbling, etc) Ages 2-Adult Take one week or both weeks.

Birmingham Fencing Club Summer Camp, p21

(205) 515-3902

1581 Montgomery Highway, Suite 109, Hoover, AL 35216 An exciting opportunity to learn the sport of Olympic fencing from world class coaches. Join us at our new facility in Hoover next to Tameron Hyundai and Golden Rule BBQ. All equipment provided. Convenient drop-off and pick-up times. Four week long classes with full day ($150) and half day ($80) options available.

Camp Fletcher

(205) 428-1059

5150 Fletcher Road, Bessemer, AL 35022 (205) 966-6213 Our programs are themed, age specific and unique. We believe that in order to live the camp experience, campers should be offered new opportunities and challenges each session to laugh, learn and grow together while developing a lifelong appreciation of and respect for the outdoor environment.

Camp Winnataska, pg 11

(205) 640-6741

260 Winnataska Drive Pell City, AL 35128 • www.winnataska.org Camp Winnataska is a rustic, traditional overnight camp that has been in existence since 1918. Each summer we have six weekly sessions open to campers ages 6-15. Campers participate in a variety of programs appropriate for their age level: horses, ropes and adventure course, arts and crafts, recreation and team games, swimming, paddleboarding, canoes fishing, and outdoor activities..

GradePower Learning, pg 5

(205) 620-2373

349 Huntley Parkway, Pelham, AL 35124 • www.gradepowerlearning.com GradePower's Summer Learning Programs can help. Whether it's math, reading, ACT/SAT Prep, Catch Up & Get Ahead, or Study Skills, we have something for every student from preschool through high school. Call today to enroll!

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Highlands Summer Camp, p 16

(205) 956-9731

4901 Old Leeds Road, Birminghan, AL 35213 • artinhelena.wikispaces.com Highlands Summer Camp offers a variety of camps from arts to sports to technology. We also have some unusual offerings you may not find anywhere else. Some past examples are Fishing and Archery or American Girl and Drumming.

We have something for everyone!

Kiddie Kamp

(205) 822-3012

100 Olde Towne Road, Suite 100, Vestavia, AL 25216 Any Tues or Thurs 9am-noon MDO; 2 & up; dance & creative movement; coordination; crafts, socialization; hourly or daily rates; Drop-in welcome but 24 hour notice appreciated

Riverview Camp for Girls, p8

(800) 882-0722

PO Box 299, Mentone, AL 35984 • www.riverviewcamp.com Riverview is located on top of Lookout Mountain in Mentone, AL and offers both one and two-week programs and spring and fall mother-daughter weekends. With over 20 activity choices and a Christian Emphasis, both parents and campers appreciate all that Riverview has to offer. Bathrooms and showers in all cabins, beautiful campus and located on Little River as well. Go to www.riverviewcamp.com to see why thousands of girls call Riverview "my camp"! Dr. Larry and Susan Hooks, owners are entering their 32nd year as Directors.

RMTC’s Broadway Bootcamp

(205) 324-2424

3028 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233 • www.redmountaintheatre.org RMTC's Broadway Bootcamp is two full weeks of acting, singing, and dancing for ages 7-18. In this high-quality workshop, students rotate between six professional instructors that range from Birmingham's best to seasoned professionals from New York and Los Angeles.

Samford University - Adventures in Music Camp, p 5

(205) 726-2810

800 Lakeshore Drive Homewood, AL 35229 • www.samford.edu Grades 1-12; June 15-19 (piano) July 6-10 (piano or voice); Private lessons, ensemble, theory, guest artists, gala concert.

205-726-4049 http://www.samford.edu/academy-of-the-arts/adventures-in-music-camp/"y

Samford University - All Aboard for Music Camp, p 5

(205) 726-2810

800 Lakeshore Drive Homewood, AL 35229 • www.samford.edu/arts/prepmusic/ July 13-17; ages 3-6 (who have not completed 1st gr.); singing, movement, music basics, guest artists, craft, music lit.; 9:00-11:30 a.m. 205-726-4049

SURGE @ Birmingham Dance Theatre

(205) 822-3012

100 Old Towne Rd. Vestavia, AL 35216 A world renowned faculty guest camp! This opportunity will enable everyone to gain experience and challenge each dancer in all genres of dance. 2 days of dance.

Tribe Spirit Summer Camp

(205) 868-2370

3280 Ridgeway Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209 Tribe Spirit Summer Camp is a fun-filled week of cheering, dancing, and tumbling on top of games, arts & crafts, and more.

Our weekly themes put a fun and exciting twist on all the week’s activities. Campers are sure to come home tired and happy.

Tutoring in English, Math, Study Skills, Enrichment, Fun Activities (205) 987-9577 2804 John Hawkins Parkway Suite 100, Hoover, AL Summer Is The Best Time TO Learn. We will offer One-To-One Tutoring in Regular Math, Higher Math, Reading, Writing, Phonics, Study Skills, Enrichment, And ACT Prep. Courses.

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