Edmond Central Oklahoma Children's Directory

Spring Summer 2011

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First United Methodist Church Preschool/MDO

founded in 1979

341-1230  305 E. Hurd

www.fumcpreschoolmdo.com fumcpreschoolmdo@sbcglobal.net

Mother’s Day Out 12 months to 3 years 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

M, T, W, Th Classes Available

Wally

Preschool 3, 4 and 5 years 9:00-11:30 a.m. M-Th

Preschool Teachers are Degreed Developmental & Academic Programming

Extended Day Optional/Flexible - PM 3, 4 and 5 years, also “graduates”

Special classes offered: Jump for Joy and the Fine Arts Institute

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Terri R. Folks, Publisher Sherry Protus, Co-Publisher & Advertising Sales Manager On the Cover: Photo provided by TaylorMade Photography © TaylorMade Photography, 2011.

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Table of Contents

Animal Programs.....................................................................................................3 The Arts/Fine Arts...................................................................................................4 Baby & Toddler Expo..............................................................................................4 Birthday Parties.......................................................................................................4 Books.......................................................................................................................5 Child Care...............................................................................................................5 Children’s Day Out Programs............................................................................. 6-8 COLOR ADVERTISING SECTION.............................................................. 17-28 Counselors...............................................................................................................9 Dance.....................................................................................................................10 Edmond Chamber of Commerce...........................................................................42 Educational Consultants/Programs..................................................................11-12 Entertainment.................................................................................................. 12-13 Fitness....................................................................................................................14 Guitar Programs....................................................................................................15 Gymnastics............................................................................................................15 Index of Advertisers..............................................................................................44 Kitchen Products...................................................................................................16 Martial Arts...........................................................................................................16 Medical Services...................................................................................................29 Metropolitan Library System................................................................................42 Museums......................................................................................................... 29-31 Music Programs.....................................................................................................32 Performing Arts............................................................................................... 32-33 Photographers........................................................................................................34 Preschools........................................................................................................ 35-36 Private Schools......................................................................................................37 Sports/Swimming............................................................................................ 38-40 Summer Camps.....................................................................................................41 Toys/Toy Store......................................................................................................41 Web Page Design...................................................................................................41 Website Reference List..........................................................................................43

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Animal Programs

FUN Games Pool

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The Arts/Fine Arts

Baby & Toddler Expo Baby & Toddler Expo........................................... .(405) 271-7900 ext 3 web: www.oumedicine.com/babyexpo email: dennis.gimmel@hcahealthcare.com Cox Convention Center - April 2, 2011 Contact: Dennis Gimmel - see our COLOR AD on page 28.

Birthday Parties

ALL ABOARD! PAPA’S PARTY TRAIN

PAPASPARTYTRAIN.COM 405-623-7608 New to OKC Metro Area

Invite Papa, the engineer, and his train to your next birthday party, neighborhood event or any get together. This miniature version of a real train will chug kids and adults around an outdoor location of your choice for an hour or more. Comes complete with Papa, the engineer, party music, a little green engine with 5 train cars and much more. Contact us NOW to schedule your party!

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Books Ask me how to earn FREE books for yourself or your child’s school or daycare!

Anna K. Honea-Wyatt Independent Educational Supervisor (405) 590-9699 www.usbornebooksofoklahoma.com

Mention this ad and receive BONUS books at your scheduled homeshow!

Child Care...

PARENT’S NIGHT OUT 3rd Saturday – Every Month

PAMPER YOURSELF WITHOUT THE KIDS! 6 pm-11 pm Age: 8 mos.–12 yrs. Call to Reserve • swimming • moon walk • kids zone • movie • snacks/popcorn

Sports, Fitness & Health

3333 W. Hefner Road 751-3344

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Children’s Day Out/Mother’s Day Out Southern Hills Child Development Center....................(405) 341-0100 website: shcdc.net email: cdcoffice@southernhillschristian.org 3207 S. Boulevard St., Edmond, OK 73013 Contact: Carolyn Lamiell Mother’s Day Out Program.

See our COLOR ad on page 19!

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New Covenant Children’s Day Out UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

2700 South Boulevard

Fall Session Starts in September September–May Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 9:30–2:30 (12 months-5 yrs)

562-3225

Summer Session June–July Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30–2:30 (12 months-1st Grade) Continuous Open Enrollment

•Academic & Christian Curriculum •Birthday Chapel •Loving, safe, spiritual environment •Language, cognitive, social and physical development •Hands-on Learning Experiences •Gymboree Classes •Christian Music Program •Centers-Based Curriculum •Degreed & Certified Teachers •Pintsized Picassos Art Class

ncovenant.org • khaley@ncovenant.org

For ages three months through pre-kindergarten Tuesday, Thursday 9:30 am-2:30 pm Two Day & One Day Tuition: $160/month Two Days, $80/month One Day, Enrollment Fee $30/yr Sibling Discount Rate WEE Curriculum by Lifeway Christian email: kdo@waterlooroad.org

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Mother’s Day Out & Preschool

“Expanding Tomorrow’s Horizons by Enriching Lives Today” ★Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Sept-May ★Summer Session Tues. & Thurs. 9-12:30 ★10 months–Pre-K ★Multisensory Learning for Babies & Toddlers ★Hands on Learning for Preschoolers ★Academic & Christian Curriculum ★Degreed & Certified Teachers

★Low Teacher/Student Ratios ★Morning Assembly ★Music & Art ★Field Trips ★Readiness Skills ★Sibling Discount Rate

Santa Fe Presbyterian Church

website: santafedayschool.org e-mail: director@santafedayschool.org 1603 N. Santa Fe Ave. Edmond 844-1033

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Counselors and Counseling Services Counseling & Consulting Offices of: Paul G. Tobin, Ph.D., Prof. Corp. and Ann E. Benjamin, M.Ed., Inc. Lisa L. Marotta, Ph.D. , P.L.L.C., Senior Associate also providing services:

Gracie Moyers, M.Ed., LPC Phyllis Van Hemert, M.Ed., LPC Sherry Siler, M.Ed., LPC Gloria So-Lloyd, Ph.D., LCSW, Psychologist Martin Loberg, M.A., LPC Nancy McReynolds, Ph.D., LADC (Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor)

Family  Marriage  Individual Counseling Educational & Business Consultations Assessment Groups Seminars 3855 South Boulevard, Ste. 100

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Edmond

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340-4321

www.ccoffices.com

Do you need someone to listen?

Providing care with compassion, reassurance and understanding...

Andrew Scott, M.Ed., LPC, LADC Licensed Professional Counselor

285.8226

Caring for Children, Adolescents, Adults, Families and Couples

1015 Waterwood Parkway, Suite B, Edmond, OK www.andrewscottlpc.com • andy@andrewscottlpc.com

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Dance Dance Phase.......................................................................(405) 478-3464 website: www.dancephasestudio.com email: dancephase@yahoo.com 3601 S. Broadway, Suite 900, Edmond, OK 73013 Contact: Lisa Motsenbocker Dance instruction for students of all ages.

See our COLOR ad on page 17!

Dance Unlimited Performing Arts Center......................(405) 844-9996 website: www.danceunlimitedpac.com • email: amyrr@cox.net 514 S. Bryant Avenue Edmond, OK 73034 Contact: Amy Reed Learn to Dance, Sing and Act! Dance Unlimited/Spotlight Acting Academy See our COLOR ad on page 23!

We provide professional dance training to dancers of any level.

Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, and Contemporary.

Come see our brand new location!

2233 S. Fretz Avenue Edmond OK 73013 • 405-348-3742 www.epicdancestudio.com 10 ♥ Spring Summer 2011

Educational Consultants/Programs College Nannies & Tutors.................................................(405) 513-6060 website: collegetutors.com/edmondok email: kdallas@collegenannies.com 1333 N. Santa Fe Avenue, Suite 116, Edmond, OK 73012 Contact: Karin Dallas One on one tutoring and college prep • customized nanny service See our COLOR ad on page 20!

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Foreign Language Classes Ages 0-12

Full Immersion Spanish Preschool Art • Literacy Science • Music Social/Motor Development

Children have fun while they learn through songs, games and art!

Ages 2-5

Fluent Bilingual Instructors Proven Curriculum

Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese

Join us for Summer Spanish Camp in June!

Optimal window for language development!

Ages 3-18

Caring, experienced teachers bilingual in Spanish and English

Give Your Child the Gift of Language!

405-315-7418

3200 NW 48th Street, Suite 201, OKC 73112

www.bilingualschoolhouse.com • kscott@bilingualschoolhouse.com Entertainment Juggle Whatever....................................................................................... (805) 794-2274 website: jugglewhatever.com email: info@jugglewhatever.com PO Box 20086, Oklahoma City, OK 73154 Birthday parties, special events. See our COLOR ad on page 21!

Parkhurst Farm and Ranch.................................................................... (405) 396-0909 email: parkhurstranch@yahoo.com website: www.parkhurstpumkinpatch.com 720 Henney Road Arcadia, Oklahoma Summer camp, Watermelon Patch, Pumpkin patch and corn field maze opens in September.

Birthday parties. See our COLOR ad on page 21!

BIRTHDAY POOL PARTIES

•indoor warm water pool •indoor lap pool •outdoor pool with gazebo (summer)

For any special occasion:

• Birthdays • School Celebrations • Team Parties • Family Functions

Call Today to Schedule Your Best Party Ever!

LIGHTHOUSE Sports, Fitness and Health

3333 W. Hefner Rd. 751-3344 www.okclighthouse.com 12 ♥ Spring Summer 2011

Paint’N Station

Paint your own pottery studio

Walk-in Any Time EE Buy 1-Get 1 FR e) it or Studio fe e (Paint it...Tak coupon Must present bined w/any m co be t no Can unt co is r/d fe other of

Paint’N Station is a studio designed for artists of ALL ages. With 16 years of experience, we are #1 when it comes to a “Kid Friendly” atmosphere!

Birthday Parties Paint it...Take It Projects Field Trips (Church & School) Teen Parties Princess Parties Wedding Parties

Check for Seasonal Specials!

Paint’N Station offers the largest line of pottery in the OKC area. Paint it...Take it projects are great for our younger artist. Stop by TODAY!

7906 N. May • Oklahoma City • 405-842-7770 paintnstation@aol.com www.paintnstation.com

Your Walk-In Arts and Crafts Studio leather crafts ceramics indoor playground birthday parties paint’n take crafts for teen and grown-ups too

575 Enterprise Drive Off Kelly, South of 15th in Edmond (405) 340-7584 (PLUG) www.unpluggits.com

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Fitness

The Place For Good Health LIVE LONG AND FEEL BETTER The Lighthouse is OKC’s most extensive facility to help you and your family maintain Good Health, Lose Weight and have a more Active, Longer Life. Come experience our many activities.

• Over 80 pieces of Cardiovascular Equipment with Cardio Theater

• Warm Water Pool

• Selectorized Weight Machines

• 12 Lane Lap Pool

• 14 Televisions

• 3 Group Exercise Studios • Free Weights

• Personal Training to Guarantee Results

• Youth/Adult Basketball Leagues

Special Services

• Nursery

• Prenatal/Post Partum Water Classes • Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi

• Water Babies with Parent

• Hi-Lo Cardio, Abs and Back

• Swim Lessons

• Water Arthritis, Hydro-Tone

• Therapeutic Massage

• Personal Training

• Birthday Pool Parties

• Individual Fitness Assessment

• Kids Health Zone

• Preschool Ages 3-5

• Kickboxing, Group Power, Spinning

3333 W. Hefner Rd. (NE corner at Lake Hefner Pkwy. and Hefner Rd.) 751-3344 14 ♥ Spring Summer 2011

Guitar Programs Guitar for Kids School of Rock Electric, acoustic & classical guitar studies designed for beginning guitarists ages 6 to adult New classes designed for home school students Ages 6 To Adult Certified guitar teacher in Oklahoma B.M. in guitar and music education

Studio located in Edmond at the corner of N. Blvd. St. and E. Campbell St.

Call Doug at 340-8294 www.guitarforcoolkids.com All major credit cards accepted **Ask about our special discounts**

“Take a video tour of the studio. The only guitar school that offers all we do! Go to the website and look under my videos.”

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Gymnastics Metro Gymnastics.............................................................(405) 848-5308 Web: www.metrogymokc.com Email: metrogymokc@sbcglobal.net 7420 N. Broadway • Suite F • Oklahoma City OK 73116 Contact: Sarah Brawley or Carol Lee Gymnastics/Cheer See our COLOR ad on the BACK COVER! Spring Summer 2011 ♥ 15

Kitchen Products

Martial Arts

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Southern Hills Child Development Center Come play with us in our developmentally appropriate center Enrolling ages 6 months through 5 years School Term and 8 Week Summer Program Available

3207 S. Boulevard St. Edmond, OK 73013 341-0100 shcdc.net Spring Summer 2011 ♼ 19

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Parkhurst Farm & Ranch Camp

Parkhurst Pumpkin Patch & Corn Field Maze

June 2011 - Farm and Ranch Day Camp Opening Mid-September 2011 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Open Friday-Saturday 10 am-dark, Monday-Friday Sunday 1 pm-dark

Four weeks of fun! Enrollment starts in April Ages 6-12 and 4-5 years (if accompanied by an Adult) • Hands on Experience • Plant and Harvest Vegetables • Tend Chickens and Gather Eggs • Horsemanship and Pony Rides • Milk Cow, Make Butter • Small Class Sizes $175 per week per child. Family rates available.

Summertime Activities

Moonlight Maze dark-10 pm Each Weekend in October Bring your flashlight!

Home-Grown Pumpkins Hay Wagon Rides • Hay Maze • Petting Zoo Hay Fort • Pony Rides • Birthday Parties Swing from a tree, roast a hot dog and make s’mores!

Located 8 miles east of I-35, go east on HWY 66 to Hiawassee Rd. Turn right Patch in July 1 mile to Second St. Turn Friday, Saturday left and look for the Big & Sunday 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Orange Pumpkin Sign.

Look for the Watermelon

396-0909 Details at www.parkhurstpumpkinpatch.com

Hire a juggling instructor for your event!

• • • •

Birthday Parties Church Groups Youth Events I teach them all!

Self Esteem Through Action

805-794-2274 • jugglewhatever.com Spring Summer 2011 ♥ 21

IT’S ALL ABOUT

PERCEPTION!

MIND GAMES WILL CHALLENGE THE LINE OF PERCEPTION AND REALITY THROUGH SOME OF THE MOST MIND BENDING ARTWORK MAN HAS EVER PRODUCED. FROM ESCHER TO VASARELY, ART HAS BEEN USED TO DIFFUSE WHAT MUST BE, INTO WHAT SURELY CAN’T COME PERCEIVE FOR YOURSELF. “IT’S NOT WHAT YOU LOOK AT THAT MATTERS, IT’S WHAT YOU SEE.” – HENRY DAVID THOREAU

the new exhibit at

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sciencemuseumok.org

Classes offered in Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acting, Voice and Musical Theatre

New this Year: {Adult Stretch Class {Zumba {Parent/Tot classes for 2 year olds!

The Best Faculty and TRAINING in Town and Amazing Year End Productions Spring Summer 2011 ♼ 23

Little Explorer Preschool and Foreign Language School Preschool with Spanish Language Ages 2-5 • Monday - Wednesday - Friday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Foreign Language School Classes for all ages Spanish • Chinese • German • Polish Weekdays and Weekends

Mommy and Me Spanish Immersion Program

15% OFF One Month Language Class

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Ages 6 months to 2 years Native Spanish speaking instructor with many years of experience

405-315-4798

16634 N. Penn Avenue • Edmond, OK 73012 www.littleexplorerschool.com

Summer Camps Shipwrecked!

Pirates, Mermaids, & Other Sea Adventures May 31 – Aug 12, 2011 9 am – 4 pm

Performances “The Planet of the Perfectly Awful People” March 25 – April 8 “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” April 27 – May 8 “The Little Mermaid” June 15 – 19 “Dr. Doolittle” July 27 – 31

To enroll, call

606-7003

For showtimes, call

951-0011

www.oklahomachildrenstheatre.org

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Medical Services LONGEST ESTABLISHED HEARING CARE PROVIDER IN EDMOND

www.finehearingcare.com

• Free Initial Consultations • Hearing Aids • Repairs, Batteries • Diagnostic Testing Pediatrics to Seniors • Certified Audiologists

340-9191

2801 S. Bryant • Edmond, OK 73013 Come Home for Your Hearing Healthcare

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Museums Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum..........................................800-259-KIDS Web Site: www.jasminemoran.com 1714 W. Wrangler Blvd. Seminole, OK 74818-1828 Children’s Museum See our COLOR ad on page 19!

Science Museum Oklahoma....................................................... (405) 602-6664 website: sciencemuseumok.org 2100 NE 52 Street Oklahoma City, OK 73111 Oklahoma’s only science museum, open 7 days a week See our COLOR ad on page 22!

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at the Museum

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Let your imagination run wild in our miniature 1889 town!

Go shopping the in General Store, be a conductor in the Train Station, become a teller in the Bank, play dress up in the Prairie Home, and even become a farmer in our pretend Garden!

History is awesome at the Edmond Historical Society & Museum!

For children’s events and programs visit www.edmondhistory.org

Free copies are available at these fine advertisers or visit the web to view the entire book!

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Music Programs Ginger’s Call Today fo

Early Bird Specials

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Begin your child’s Kindermusik journey today and open a whole world of new possibilities for your child, yourself, for life!

722-2379 N. OKC / Edmond

Fall & Spring classes -(0-7 yrs) Summer Camps -(0-8 yrs)

GingersKindermusik.com A community choral music program offered to ALL AGES through the Oklahoma Center for Arts Education and the University of Central Oklahoma

For audition and enrollment information please contact Dr. Darla Eshelman, Artistic Director (405) 974-5754 or deshelman@uco.edu Please visit yccok.org for further information

Students from ages 3-18 are placed in a developmentally appropriate class or choir and provided with opportunities for musical growth and unique performance experiences

Performing Arts Oklahoma Children’s Theatre.........................................(405) 606-7003 website: www.oklahomachildrenstheatre.org 2501 N. Blackwelder, Oklahoma City, OK 73106 Contact: Lyn Adams Theatre for young audiences, camps, classes and workshops 3-17 years!

See our COLOR ad on page 25!

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Musical Theatre Acting, Dance Private Voice and Piano Lessons Technical Theatre Classes Summer Camps Masterclasses

We offer classes for kids, teens, and adults!

Call us TODAY for info at (405) 210-5031 or find us at www.upstagetheatreok.com Classes held at 844 W. Danforth next to Star Steps

Busy Moms and Families sign up for our new e-newsletter full of tips, information and activities

Email us to join our e-newsletter list at edmondchildrensdirectory@hotmail.com

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Preschools

Aerobikidz................................................................................... (405) 843-5439 Website: www.aerobikidz.com Email: aerobikidz@att.net 3333 W. Hefner Road, Oklahoma City OK 73013 Children’s Preschool and Camp See our COLOR AD on Page 27 for more information!

The Bilingual Schoolhouse......................................................... (405) 315-7418 Website: www.bilingualschoolhouse.com Email: kscott@bilingualschoolhouse.com 3200 NW 48th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73112 Foreign Language Classes & Full Immersion Preschool, Spanish camp in June First United Methodist Church Preschool & Mother’s Day Out................................................................... (405) 341-1230 Website: www.fumcpreschoolmdo.com email: fumcpreschoolmdo@sbcglobal.net 305 E. Hurd; Mailing address: P.O. Box 390 Edmond, OK 73083 Director, Glennis Peterman Developmental and academic, age appropriate programming for children from 10 months through 5 years.

See ad on inside front cover for more information!

Little Explorer............................................................................. (405) 315-4798 Website: www.littleexplorerschool.com 16634 N. Penn Avenue, Edmond, OK 73012 Preschool and Foreign Language School See our COLOR AD on Page 24 for more information!

Mary Mount Preschool.......................................... (405) 341-8166 or 408-4934 Email: marymountpreschool@yahoo.com 35 E. 15th Street, Edmond, OK 73013 Unique learning center that caters to advanced and gifted preschoolers See our COLOR AD on Page 18 for more information!

The Goddard School for Early Childhood Development.................................

(405) 348-4442 (Western) • (405) 330-1313 (Covell) Website: www.goddardschool.com 17440 N. Western Avenue • 6001 East Covell Road Warm, loving atmosphere for the healthy development of your child from six weeks to six years old.

See ad on inside back cover for more information!

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Private Schools Casady School...................................................................(405) 749-3185 Website: www.casady.org Email: watersl@casady.org 9500 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Okla. City, OK 73120 Contact: Linda Waters Independent Episcopalian day school for students in grades Pre-K through 12.

See the color ad on page 20!

Christian Heritage Academy NORTH............................(405) 285-9692 Website: www.cha.org Email: lgarner@cha.org 1230 N. Sooner Road, Edmond OK 73034 Contact: Libby Hanon Christian School Pre-K through 5th grade - Edmond’s Best See the color ad on page 22!

St. Mary’s Episcopal School.............................................(405) 341-9541 Website: www.smesedmond.org Email: stmarysedmond@smesedmond.org 505 E. Covell Road Nancy Hetherington, Head of School Preschool through 6th grade. Before and after school available.

Westminster School...........................................................(405) 524-0631 Website: www.westminsterschool.org Email: sptak@westminsterschool.org 600 NW 44 Street • Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Admission Director, Saundra Ptak Preschool and kindergarten, grades one through eight.

See the color ad on page 24!

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Sports & Swimming

Swim Lessons For Safety and Piece of Mind Group & Private Lessons Ages 3 and Older Small Class Sizes Certified, Friendly Instructors

Lighthouse Sports, Fitness & Health

3333 West Hefner (NE Corner of Lake Hefner Parkway & Hefner Rd.)

405-751-3344

www.okclighthouse.com

Pacific Blue Swim Lessons Schedule Private Lessons for your child today!

Call 503-5522 or 751-3344 Trained instructors at several locations in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas.

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Sports, Fitness & Health

3333 W. Hefner Rd (NE Corner of Lake Hefner Pkwy and Hefner Rd)

751-3344

ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES The Lighthouse provides constructive, supervised programs, year-round in our 2 indoor pools, summer outdoor pool, and 4-court gymnasium, for children and parents alike.

Ages 3 months to Teens Swim Lessons

Kids Exercise Zone

Birthday Pool Parties

Water Babies – Parents & Over 3 Months

Basic Training - A fun, fitness program that builds confidence and self

esteem - great for kids and adults

BASKETBALL

Basketball Camps

Fundamental Basketball Instruction

Developmental Youth Leagues ages 4-18

SPORTS CITY U BASKETBALL ACADEMY SCU Basketball Academy teaches kids proper basketball skills so they can have fun playing the game. We have the BEST YOUTH LEAGUES in OKC. SCU will help your son/daughter excel!

816-HOOP (4667)

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May 30-June 3 June 6-10 June 13-17 June 20-24 June 27-July 1

July 4-8 July 11-15 July 18-22 July 25-29

Aug. 1-5 Aug. 8-12

Ages 6 & Up. Camps are 8 am - 12:00 noon - Monday thru Friday Cost $100 per week. Includes a new tennis racquet.

May 30-June 3 June 6-10 • June 13-17 June 20-24 • June 27-July 1

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Summer Camps

Aerobikidz.........................................................................(405) 843-5439 Website: www.aerobikidz.com Email: aerobikidz@att.net 3333 W. Hefner Road, Oklahoma City OK 73013 Children’s Preschool and Camp See our COLOR AD on Page 27 for more information!

Toy Store-Toys

Your Own Private Toy Closet!

Now at our additional Edmond location with Cinnamon Bears – 102 S. Broadway

for ages birth to five years Hours: Monday – Saturday 10 to 5:30

And in Wilshire Village – Oklahoma City 7638 North Western 848-1415

learningtreeokc.com

for ages birth to fourteen Hours: Monday – Saturday 10 to 6 pm Open Thursdays till 7 pm

Web Design

KOOL CATS Web Design Offering experience, quality and affordability!

Enhance your business profile! Call or email today to find out more about a new web site or a redesign of your old one. rprotus1@cox.net - 405.348.3009

• Joomla Dynamic Web

Site Creations • Dynamic Menu Creation • Java Script • HTML Static Sites • Database Creation • Backend Administration

• Shopping Cart with PayPal Setups • Create Secure Login • Flash Logos • Templates for Joomla • Ebay - Selling on Contract

Webmaster for Edmond’s DEBA, McSpadden Book Bindery, Guitar for Cool Kids and many more.

See links at koolcatswebdesign.com Spring Summer 2011 ♥ 41

Community Resources

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Aerobikidz............................................................................................................ www.aerobikidz.com Baby & Toddler Expo.........................................................................www.oumedicine.com/babyexpo Bilingual Schoolhouse......................................................................... www.bilingualschoolhouse.com Casady School.............................................................................................................. www.casady.org Central Soccer Camps.....................................................................................www.bronchosports.com Christian Heritage Academy............................................................................................. www.cha.org College Nannies & Tutors...............................................................www.collegetutors.com/edmondok Cottonwood Creek Ranch............................................................www.cottonwoodcreekmorgans.com Dance Phase.............................................................................................. www.dancephasestudio.com Dance Unlimited Performing Arts........................................................... www.danceunlimitedpac.com Edmond/Central Oklahoma Children’s Directory....................... www.edmondchildrensdirectory.com Edmond Chamber of Commerce.................................................................www.edmondchamber.com Edmond Convention & Visitors Bureau............................................................ www.visitedmond.com Edmond Historical Society & Museum........................................................... www.edmondhistory.org Epic Dance Studio....................................................................................... www.epicdancestudio.com Fine Arts Institute .........................................................................................www.edmondfinearts.com Fine Hearing Care ........................................................................................www.finehearingcare.com First United Methodist Preschool/MDO................................................ www.fumcpreschoolmdo.com Ginger’s Kindermusik........................................................................... www.gingerskindermusik.com Goddard School..............................................................................................www.goddardschool.com Guitar for Cool Kids...................................................................................www.guitarforcoolkids.com Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum................................................................www.jasminemoran.com Juggle Whatever............................................................................................www.jugglewhatever.com Kickingbird Tennis Center......................................................................... www.kickingbirdtennis.com Kool Cats Web Design............................................................................www.koolcatswebdesign.com Kumon of Edmond..................................................................................................... www.kumon.com Learning Tree............................................................................................... www.learningtreeokc.com Lighthouse Sports, Fitness & Health...............................................................www.okclighthouse.com Little Explorer........................................................................................ www.littleexplorerschool.com Love My Sitter................................................................................................... www.lovemysittercom Mary Mount Preschool........................................................................ www.marymountpreschool.com Metro Gymnastics........................................................................................... www.metrogymokc.com Metropolitan Library........................................................................................... www.metrolibrary.org National Cowboy Museum & Western Heritage Center..................www.nationalcowboymuseum.org New Covenant Methodist Church.......................................................................... www.ncovenant.org Oklahoma Children’s Theatre........................................................ www.oklahomachildrenstheatre.org Paint N’ Station..................................................................................................www.paintnstation.com Papa’s Party Train..........................................................................................www.papaspartytrain.com Parkhurst Farm & Ranch................................................................. www.parkhurstpumpkinpatch.com Poos Taekwondo...........................................................................................................www.poostkd.us Sante Fe Day School................................................................................... www.santafedayschool.org Sam Noble Museum of Natural History................................................................www.snomnh.ou.edu Science Museum............................................................................................ www.sciencemuseum.org Scott, Andrew, M. Ed, LPC........................................................................... www.andrewscottlpc.com Southern Hills CDC........................................................................................................ www.shcdc.net Sports City Basketball Academy at Lighthouse........................................... www.sportscityhoops.com St. Mary’s Episcopal School..............................................................................www.smesedmond.org Stepping Stones MDO........................................................................................... www.waterloonaz.tv TaylorMade Photography................................................................ www.taylormadephotography.com The Pampered Chef..................................................................... www.pamperedchef.biz/joanbischoff Tobin and Benjamin/Counseling & Consulting Offices.......................................... www.ccoffices.com Unpluggits............................................................................................................ www.unpluggits.com Upstage Theatre & Performing Arts Studio............................................... www.upstagetheatreok.com Usborne Books.............................................................................www.usbornebooksofoklahoma.com Waterloo Road Baptist Church Mother’s Day Out.............................................www.waterlooroad.org Westminister School.................................................................................www.westministerschool.org Youth Choirs of Central Oklahoma...................................................................................www.uco.edu

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Index of Advertisers Aerobikidz........................27C, 35, 41 Al’s Bicycles.................................. 38 Baby & Toddler Expo..............4, 28C Bilingual Schoolhouse............. 12, 35 Casady School........................20C, 37 Central Soccer Camps.................... 40 Christian Heritage Academy..22C, 37 College Nannies & Tutors....... 11,20C Cottonwood Creek Ranch................ 3 Dance Phase...........................10, 17C Dance Unlimited PAC............10, 23C Edmond Historical Museum.......... 31 Epic Dance Studio.......................... 10 Fine Arts Institute............................. 4 Fine Hearing Care.......................... 29 First United Methodist Pre-School & MDO................ 35, inside front cover Goddard School for Early Childhood Development.... 35, inside back cover Guitar for Cool Kids...................... 15 Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum................19C, 29 Juggle Whatever.....................12, 21C Kickingbird Tennis Center............. 40 Kindermusic, Ginger’s................... 32 Kool Cats Web Design................... 41 Kumon Center.................................11 Learning Tree................................. 41 Lighthouse Birthday Pool Parties.. 12 Lighthouse Parents Night Out.......... 5 Lighthouse Sports, Fitness, Health....................................... 13, 39 Lighthouse Swim Lessons............. 38 Little Explorer........................24C, 35 Love My Sitter................................. 6 Mary Mount Preschool..........18C, 35 Metro Gymnastics..... 15, Back Cover National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum........................... 30 44 ♥ Spring Summer 2011

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New Covenant Meth. Church CDO.7 Oklahoma Children’s Theatre ..................................25C, 32 Pacific Blue Swim Lessons............ 38 PaintN’ Station............................... 13 Papa's Party Train............................. 4 Parkhurst Farm.......................12, 21C Pathways Preschool....................... 36 Poos Taekwondo............................ 16 Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History............................... 31 Santa Fe Day School........................ 8 Science Museum....................22, 29C Scott, Andrew M.Ed., LPC.............. 9 St. Mary’s Episcopal School.......... 37 Southern Hills CDC.................6, 19C Stepping Stones MDO..................... 8 TaylorMade Photography............... 34 The Pampered Chef........................ 16 Tobin & Benjamin Counseling........ 9 Unpluggits Play Studio.................. 13 Upstage Theatre & PAS................. 33 Usborne Books................................. 5 Waterloo Road MDO....................... 7 Westminster School...............24C, 37 Youth Choirs of OK....................... 32 Other Participants: Edmond Chamber of Commerce... 42 Metropolitan Library System......... 42 Visit our website for Scout Groups and Support Group listings www.edmondchildrensdirectory.com