Birmingham Fun and Family Magazine February 2016

FEBRUARY 2016 www.bhamfunandfamily.com

The Little Book with BIG Resources!

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Index

ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT Child’s Play Therapy, p 4 Do It Yourself Crafts, p 26 McWane, p 32 Pelham Ice Skating, p 9 Ultra Blast Combat Center, p 16 World Class Tae Kwon Do, p 2

HEALTHCARE AND SERVICES Child’s Play Therapy, p 7 Children’s Health System, p 31 Growing Hearts, p 8 Pediatric & Adolescent Dentistry, p 12 Powell Pediatric Dentistry, p 13

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Thirty-One p 10 Work At Home United, p10

MATERNITY CLOTHING AND PRODUCTS 4D Mommies Ultrasound, p 4

CAMPS Birmingham Fencing Club, p 7 BSC Music, p 15 Cameron Oaks Farm, p 22 Camp Juliette Lowe, p 8 Camp Winnataska, p 15 Child’s Play Therapy, p 4 Dawson Music Academy, p 9 Exclusively Ballet, p8 Grade Power, p 5 McWane, p 32 NS Dance, p 4 Pelham Skate School, p 9 Samford Music, p 19 Tutoring Center, p 17 Tutoring Club, p 3 CHILDCARE/SCHOOLS Covenant Daycare and School, p 16 CHILDREN’S CLOTHING AND SHOES Jack n Jill, p 3 Lili Pad, p 12 Sikes Children Shoes, p 3 Whoopsie Daisy, p 13

MONOGRAMMING Thirty-One Gifts, p 10 MUSIC PROGRAMS BSC Music, p 15 Dawson Music Academy, p 9 Samford Music, p 19 OFFICE SPACE RENTAL Your Office, 14

RADIO STATIONS WDJC 93.7, p 30

DANCE LESSONS AND APPAREL Applause Dancewear, p 30

SCHOOL: ENRICHMENT Grade Power Learning, p 5 Tutoring Center, p 17 Tutoring Club, p 2

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PARTIES AND DECORATIONS A Play Place, p 29 Cameron Oaks Farm, p 22 Do It Yourself Crafts, p 26 McWane, p 32 Monkey Business Party Rentals, p8 Paintball is Good, p 29 Painted Personalities, p 29 Pelham Ice Skating, p 9 Ultra Blast Combat Center, p 16 World Class Tae Kwon Do, p 8

CONSIGNMENT – CLOTHES/ FURNITURE/SALES Korduroy Krocodile, p 24 Short N Sweet, p 24 Then Again, p 25 Weepeat Boutique, p 17

EDUCATION AND TRAINING Child’s Play Therapy, p 7 Grade Power, p 5 Growing Hearts, p 8 Spirit of Math, p 19 Tutoring Center, p 17 Tutoring Club, p 2

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SCHOOL: DAYCARE Covenant Day Care and School, p 16

TAE KWON DO World Class Tae Kwon Do, p 2

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Year round figure skating, Hockey Player, and Recreational classes offered.

Birthday Parties available for the Ice-skating or hockey enthusiast.

Please see website for details.

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Girls through size 16 Boys through size 4T Adorable unique clothing, shoes, dancewear & gifts for winter.

Check us out on fb whoopsiedaisykids boutique and instagram @whoopsiedaisykids Summer sales daily and 30 day layaway!

205-655-4240 www.whoopsiedaisyclothing.com 104 Watterson Parkway, Trussville

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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.

BDT Summer JAMM Intensive

(205) 822-3012

100 Olde Towne Road, Birmingham Dance Theatre, Vestavia, AL 35216 • www.bdtdance.com

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 1581 Montgomery Highway, Suite 109, Hoover, AL 35216

(205) 515-3902

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.

Birmingham-Southern Conservatory Music & Theatre 900 Arkadelphia Road, Birmingham, AL 35254 • www.bsc.edu

(205) 226-4960

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.

Broadway BOOTCAMP

(205) 324-2424

3028 Tth Aven South, Birmingham, AL 35254 • www.facebook.com/redmountaintheatre

This premier camp will enhance the performance skills of all young artists. Students learn from theatre professionals hired from across the United States to teach exciting skills, such as improvisational comedy, jazz dance, and choral singing. (auditioned based) to interested students ages 7-18.

Cameron Oaks Farm Summer Camps, p 22

(205) 447-3023

6925 Highway 51, Wilsonville, AL 35186 • www.cameronoaks.com

Our fabulously fun equestrian adventures brings magic to life for your young rider! Mixing fun with foundation, your child will be introduced to the world of horses, learning safe handling and riding while making memories that will last a lifetime.

Camp Fletcher 5150 Fletcher Road, Bessemer, AL 35022 • www.campfire-al.org

(205) 428-1059

Resident Camp, Day Camp, & Leadership Camps available; quality programs, led by highly trained, caring young adults; fun-filled activities for all ages, genders and interests; small groups to high staff ratios; affordable sessions; ACA Accredited;located in McCalla, AL. 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 of the Rising Son

(662) 547-6169

444 Lake Road, French Camp, MS 39745 • www.campoftherisingson.com

Camp of the Rising Son is a Christ-centered residential summer camp for ages 7-17 on the Natchez Trace Parkway in French Camp, MS. Campers learn and grow while experiencing the great outdoors! Teens choose Rafting Adventures, HorseVISIT Camp, or C.I.A.!

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Camp Winnataska, pg 15

(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.

Dawson Music Academy Summer Music Camp, p 9

(205) 871-7324

1114 Oxmoor Road, Birmingham, AL 35209 • www.dawsonmusicacademy.org

Ages: K through 5th grade completed Start and End Dates: June 22 - 26 (morning or all day session) Description: Instrumental instruction for voice, strings (violin, viola, and cello), piano and guitar. Beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Introductory classes are available.

Exclusively Ballet & Dance, pg 8

(205) 533-0337

7154 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, AL 35242 • www.exclusivelyballet.com

Summer Dance brings rapid results and is much more fun for the student due to “lack of school” worries they experience during the school year. Come Join Us for Summer Fun!

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.

Highlands Summer Camp, p 13

(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

NS Dance Studio, p 4

(205) 637-7675

1819 Grants Mill Road, Birmingham, AL 35210 • www.NSDanceStudio.com

NS Dance Studio has three exciting dance camps for all ages...Boogie Babies (Ages 2-4), Dance Jamn (Ages 4-6) and Intense (Ages 7-Highschool). Call now for more information!

Riverview Camp for Girls, p 14 PO Box 299, Mentone, AL 35984 • www.riverviewcamp.com

(800) 882-0722

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.

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Samford University - Music Camps, p 7

(205) 726-2810

800 Lakeshore Drive Homewood, AL 35229 • www.samford.edu

Adventures in Music Camp - June 13-17 (Piano; grades 1-12) Adventures in Music Camp July 11-15 (Piano & Voice; grades 1-12) All Aboard for Music Camp - July 18-22 (Preschool) Art Studio for Teens June 20-24 (Grades 6-8) Bulldog Art Camp - June 27 – July 1 (Grades 1-5) Writing Camp I June 6 – 10 (Ages 11-15) Writing Camp II - July 25 – 29 (Age 11-15)

SURGE @ Birmingham Dance Theatre, p 2

(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.

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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