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getting started: TABLE OF CONTENTS ON THE GO 10 12 14 16 17 18 20 22 24

NEWS ON THE GO PRODUCT PIX COLUMBUS PARENT PROFILE: Galena’s Tonya Hawk HOUSEBROKEN: Dispatch columnist Joe Blundo VITAMIN ME: Capital Style editor Kristy Eckert TAKE IT FROM TRACY: 10TV’s Tracy Townsend PEOPLE YOU SHOULD MEET: Faith Durand NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT: Worthington BIZ SPOTLIGHT: Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center

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AGE-APPROPRIATE: SLEEPING AGES 0-1: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: Winning the battle to reduce the risk AGES 3-6: Bedtime Battles: Getting kids to sleep AGES 14-17: Time-Sensitive Teens: Will getting more zzz’s equal more A’s?

PEDIATRIC HEALTHSOURCE: from Nationwide Children’s Hospital THE GO-TO GUIDE: Lunches you don’t have to refrigerate HANDY MOM: puts cream of tartar to work

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WORTH THE PRICE OF A SITTER? Movie date night at the Drexel HANDS ON: Plush puppets from Clintonville’s Wholly Craft COOKING WITH KIDS: Learning with pretzels PARTIES: A birthday party at a roller-skate rink EATING OUT WITH KIDS: Dublin’s Montgomery Inn DAY TRIPPIN’: Columbus’s Fort Rapids Indoor Waterpark and Newark’s CoCo Key Water Resort PLAYGROUND PATROL: The Kids’ Soft Play Area at the Mall at Tuttle Crossing REVIEWS: Books, apps, games and a family-friendly website

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THE 2011 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE: From Columbus Parent and The Columbus Dispatch CAMP SUNRISE: Where the sun rises on courage and hope CAMP MARY ORTON: Roughing it and loving it

CALENDAR: ON THE COVER: Wall climbing at Camp Mary Orton in north Columbus.

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getting started: LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Here Comes Summer!

BY JANE HAWES

I’m jealous of my kids. By this point in their lives, they’ve had summer-camp experiences ranging from all-day art classes to summer-long drama workshops, from swim camps at West Point to dance camps in Toronto.

By the time I got out of high school, all I had to show for my summers was the ability to peel an apple into one long, uninterrupted ribbon.

You see my mother decided we should start a bakery business just as I was beginning high school.

She’s always claimed it was her way of “keeping you kids off the streets.” Never mind that we lived in a rural community on the East Coast and the only thing we had to fear from “the streets” were seagulls with bad attitudes and tractors going faster than 15 miles per hour. My summers were spent peeling apples and rolling out pie dough.

Nowadays it seems to be a perfectly normal, nay even expected, part of childhood to spend some portion of one’s summer wallowing in all sorts of new and interesting experiences. And, yes, I am jealous.

As I was compiling this issue’s Summer Camp Guide along with Dispatch reporter Kevin Joy (who admirably managed all this at the same time he was managing what will go down as the Ted Williams chapter of his journalistic life), I found myself pausing periodically to take in the descriptions of various camps. Horseback riding, zip lines, creative writing, video-game design, bug hunts and “power a capella” singing. Yeah, let’s upgrade jealous to just plain bitter.

And yet does any of this resentment stop me from pondering what I’ll sign my youngest, still of summer-camping age, up for this summer? Heck, no.

The way I see it, summer camp is a sneaky (and therefore highly effective) form of education — for everyone in the family.

There’s the subject-matter education, the stuff your kid learns about art, science, soccer, etiquette and video production.

There’s the life-skills education your kid acquires while trying to get along with strangers as quickly as possible.

There are the insights that you, as a parent, glean about what really excites your children because, let’s face it, what your children should be steering the ships of their lives toward are the activities that excite them most.

And I love seeing what the freedom of summertime learning facilitates. It’s how I found out that my

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daughter really was cut out for a professional life in ballet and for that I am eternally grateful.

But I shouldn’t minimize the value of what I learned during my summers in the family bakery either. I learned more there about business than in any classroom. My blueberry pie plays a pivotal role in the success of my marriage. And there is nothing like being able to peel an apple into one long, uninterrupted ribbon to strike awe in the hearts of your children. Which, if I’m not mistaken, is Goal #17 in the Guidebook for Excellent Parenting.

So enjoy perusing our Summer Camp Guide here and be sure to check out even more information in our online directory at ColumbusParent.com. And, most of all, enjoy figuring out what excites your kids!

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getting started: ON THE WEB TWITTER TITTER

WE’RE GIVING IT AWAY!

And speaking of Twitter, are you following us @ColumbusParent and @jane_hawes (that’s Columbus Parent editor Jane Hawes’ account where she tweets about fun family events, lousy Columbus drivers and anything else that strikes her fancy).

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Did you nominate someone? Well, even if you didn’t, you still get a vote in who wins the 2011 Mom of the Year contest.

From March 1 through March 31, you can vote for one of the five finalists we’ve selected. Just go to our Facebook page (Columbus Parent Magazine) and use the “like” feature to cast your vote (and you only get one, so make it count!).

Our winner will be notified on April 1 and featured in our May issue.

And be sure to join in the conversation at Columbus Momstyle, the community part of ColumbusParent.com. Just click on the Momstyle link on the home page to reach the message boards and join in the online chatter with other Central Ohio moms and dads just like you!

AND GET READY….

In April, we’ll be launching our “Best of Columbus Parent” contest! Vote online in April on dozens of categories that matter to Central Ohio families, then find out in our June issue who won!

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on the go: NEWS ON THE GO

IN THE NEWS

Think Twice with the

Two and Under Crowd Back in 2008, the United States Food and Drug Administration issued a warning that parents should not give children ages 2 and younger any over-the-counter medicines for coughs and colds. The reason was the warning was two-fold: Research had proven these types of medicines do little or nothing for young children’s symptoms and reports showed the risk of overdosing at those ages was unacceptably high.

Now a poll, released on Feb. 16 by the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital in Michigan, showed that 61 percent of parents of children in that age group are still administering OTC cough and cold medicines to their children, and roughly half of them are reporting that they do so with a doctor’s encouragement. Many of these parents also cited a desire to help their children get to sleep as the reason for giving them the medicine.

As a result of these findings, the medical profession is again sounding the warning alarm.

“There are challenges to informing parents about this topic,” said the poll’s director, Dr. Matthew Davis. “The FDA warning is specific to young children, age 2 and under — but parents of those kids may not have heard the warnings issued more than two years ago. Each year a ‘new generation’ of parents must be educated about a wide variety of health care issues for their children.

“Physicians are a valuable source of information for parents about this issue, but it appears that physicians are not heeding FDA warnings about OTC cough and cold medicines either. Kids will be safer when parents and doctors are all on the same page in limiting these medicines to older children.”

A Dad’s Response to Tiger Mom In the last month, the term “Tiger Mom” has entered the lexicon of many parents and sparked heated debate. The term is drawn from the title of a memoir “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother,” written by Amy Chua, the daughter of Chinese immigrants. Chua detailed an upbringing with a mother who demanded academic excellence and respect for authority, and belittled Western parents for raising “soft, entitled” children.

Joining the debate is Kevin Arnold, the director of the Center for Cognitive and

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Behavioral Therapy in Columbus and a clinical faculty member in the Department of Psychiatry at Ohio State University. Drawing from his personal and professional experiences, Arnold pens the blog “The Older Dad” for Psychology Today’s website.

In his response to the Tiger Mom discussion, Arnold wrote that Tiger Moms can claim success because they 1) define success in very narrow, specific terms and 2) they are unyielding and consistent, and even in abusive situations, children respond to consistent

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parenting.

However, Arnold also notes that “Tiger parenting” doesn’t float his boat because it “promotes conformity over creativity.” It also does not prepare children for the “demands of relational economics” — in other words, how to play well with others.

Check out Arnold’s essay at psychologytoday.com and then join in the discussion of local parents about this topic on the Momstyle discussion board at ColumbusParent.com.

—JANE HAWES

—JANE HAWES

GET UP AND GO

AROUND TOWN

Where the happening kids just happened to be

COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS’ HOCKEY GAME February 11, 2011

Mark and Diana Bishopp and Ryan Montana

Anna and Elizabeth Downie

What if you aren’t near a park or nature area? City walks, neighborhood walks, walks around the street are rich with numerous learning and sharing delights: street signs, license plates, cars and trucks, bumper stickers, images and words on billboards, shops, houses, cracks on sidewalks. All of these are fascinating to young children.

“What’s in this window?”

“Listen! Is that a fire siren?”

“Let’s play I SPY! I spy something blue. What do YOU spy?

Let’s find it!”

On a recent walk in the Clintonville neighborhood in Columbus, I walked into Cover to Cover, a children’s bookstore and two walkabout books were waiting for me!

“Please Take Me for a Walk” (Susan Gal, Alfred Knopf) — the character making the request for a walk is a little dog! All the fun in store for the dog on his walk is the same fun you and your young walking companion will experience as you roam the streets.

“Goodnight Walk” (Elisha Cooper, Scholastic) — highlights a walk on a day when the time and light change. Light makes everything look different. The artist Monet spent countless hours painting the same cathedral at all times of day and evening.

These are wonderful and mysterious experiences for ourselves and our children.

I would rather your child walk around the street with YOU — celebrating your senses, noticing and discovering, talking and singing … enjoying … than a trip around the world accompanied by a grim, joyless, uptight person. The walk around the neighborhood with YOU will become a treasured memory.

—MIMI BRODSKY CHENFELD, ARTS EDUCATOR

Teddy and Molly Sawyer

Ryan and Brady Kerrigan

Eli and Addison Novy

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on the go: PRODUCT PIX

Yummy to the Tummy We love this locally-made, beautifullypackaged fudge called AboxaFUDGE. It’s a buttery sort of fudge that literally melts in your mouth and this time of the year, it’s been just the treat to take the edge off all that melting ice and tracked-in mud. Rose Lykins of Dublin makes it and you can find the fudge at local farmers’ markets in Worthington and Pearl Alley, or order it online.

The fudge is available in delicious flavors like chocolate cherry cordial, chocolate raspberry, peanut butter pecan, dulce de leche and chocolate hot pepper (which is truly HOT). Boxes are $8 per half pound or $15 per one pound, with a $1 discount if you bring your box back for a refill!

AboxaFUDGE, 123 S. High St., Dublin, 614-79-FUDGE, aboxafudge.com

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What’s old is new again!

Muslin swaddling clothes are all the rage again, and the aden + anais

bamboo fiber muslin swaddles, as designed by Masala Baby, are super popular at Polaris Fashion Place’s Petit Green shop.

Not only are these supersized (47 x 47 inch) muslins perfect for safely swaddling a sleeping baby, but you can use them as an airy nursing or stroller cover (the muslin has a loose weave), an impromptu tummy-time blanket, super-soft burp cloth, or a hygienic diaperchanging blanket. A package of three goes for $39.95.

Petit Green, Polaris Fashion Place, 1500 Polaris Parkway, 614-840-0544; petitgreen.com

Something’s in the Air And we’re not talking about the dainty scent of daffodils this time of year. We’re talking the scent of bergamot, lemongrass and grapefruit, which will hopefully be masking the scent of something a little more, um, fragrant. Poo-Pourri Jr. Lil’ Stinker is the latest air-freshening product from the folks at PooPourri. As with other products in the Poo-Pourri line, this diaper deodorizer (they suggest you give the soiled diaper a spritz before disposing of it) uses natural, antibacterial essential oils to do the job. Available in 2-ounce ($12.95) and 4-ounce ($19.95) sizes.

Poo-Pourri products are carried locally at Millersport General Store, 12041 Lancaster St., Millersport, 740-467-0174, and at Baker’s Village Garden, 9267 Dublin Rd., Powell, 614-889-9407.

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on the go: COLUMBUS PARENT PROFILE

Tonya Hawk AGE: 41 HUSBAND: Marc, married 15 years KIDS: Jon (22), Rachel (12), Derek (9), Tony (7) and Aaliyah (5)

NEIGHBORHOOD: Galena JOB: CEO of the Hawk Household

What’s the funniest thing your child ever said or did that you really wish he or she hadn’t said or done? We had social workers come to our house to do a home visit for the children we were preparing to adopt. My youngest said, “Wow, Mommy, I’ve never seen the house this clean!”

What’s the biggest difference between your children? My PHOTO BY DANIEL SOHNER

WHAT IS THE MOST PLAYED SONG ON YOUR IPOD RIGHT NOW?

Who is your favorite TV or movie mom? Carol Brady from

Favorite movie that you went to see with the kids: “The Blind Side” — three of our children are

“The Brady Bunch” (I so need an Alice).

adopted so it is definitely a family favorite.

“WHAT FAITH CAN DO” BY KUTLESS

Which super-hero power would you like to have? The

If you had to be on a reality-TV show, which one would it be?

“The Amazing Race” — it looks so fun and we would love to do it.

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ability to be invisible — especially when the kids start driving!

FAVORITE RESTAURANT TO TAKE THE KIDS:

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Best advice you ever received as a parent: Don’t ever underestimate what your children are capable of.

What have you learned as a parent that you wish someone had told you before had that first kid?

Cherish every moment because time flies and you will never get this time back.

What’s something your mom or dad did that you thought was nuts when you were a kid and now you understand? Encouraged us to do our homework as soon as we walked in the door.

children are all so different they keep life so exciting! Jonathan is the oldest and he loves his role as the “big brother.” He comes over weekly to visit with his younger siblings. Rachel is the oldest girl, and she is smart, strong-willed, faithfilled and independent. Derek loves sports, is very compassionate and is very content just being at home.

Tony loves Tae Kwon Do and would read all day if he could. His smile melts your heart. Finally, Miss Aaliyah, she is sweet, loving and totally spoiled (can’t beat being the youngest!). I wouldn’t change a thing about any of them.

Spring Coloring Contest

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March 1-31, 2011

…when you K.I.S.S. Your Kids with Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Kohl’s Department Stores! K.I.S.S. (Kohl’s Is Sold on Safety) is a seasonal safety education program that features Coloring Contests and FREE, fun safety Activity Books.

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1. Color in the picture and neatly fill out the entry form.

2. Take your picture/entry form to any Central Ohio Kohl’s Department Store Customer Service desk by March 31st.

4. You will be given a participation ribbon and a free “Safety for All Seasons” Activity Book at the Customer Service Counter, while supplies last!

5. Prizes will be awarded to three entries from each store. Nationwide Children’s Hospital will notify award-winners.

PRIZES: First: $25 Kohl’s Gift Card and a Free Bike Helmet. Second: $10 Kohl’s Gift Card and a Free Bike Helmet. Third: a Free Bike Helmet.

Helmets must be picked up at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and fitted for safety, or shipped with parental consent.

HOW TO GET A FREE ACTIVITY BOOK WITHOUT ENTERING: Activity Books will be available to anyone (regardless of entering) at Kohl’s Customer Service desks, at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Close to HomeSM Centers, or through the contact information below.

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FOR MORE INFO: about safety, this contest, or to obtain an Activity Book in a foreign language translation, please go to www.NationwideChildrens.org/KISS or contact KISS@NationwideChildrens.org or call (614) 355-0679.

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BY JOE BLUNDO

The nation is polarized, and so is my family. But ours isn’t a red-blue split. It’s Apple versus Windows.

My wife and I have a 10-year-old Windows PC wheezing toward its last breath. My adult daughter, an Apple adherent, says we’re crazy if we don’t replace it with one of the company’s Mac laptops.

My adult son says there’s no reason for us, a pair of computer users with simple needs, to spend what it costs to get an Apple. Now they’ve taken to saying that whichever computer we choose will prove which child we love more.

So, yes, there is a certain amount of pressure to this decision.

I have made a tentative choice, which will remain a secret here because I don’t want geeks sending me letters on why I made the wrong choice.

Besides, the question that interests me more than which kind of computer is better is this one: When should a parent begin taking advice from a child?

On matters of technology, I’d say the sooner the better. My kids, children of the Internet Age, more or less came out the womb

knowing more than I do about technology. So I began deferring to them on these matters at, oh, I’d say about age four.

But I maintained the power of the purse. So conversations about technology usually went like this: “Dad, can we buy a‌.â€? “No.â€? “Why not?â€? “We don’t need it.â€? “You don’t even know what it does.â€? “And let’s keep it that way.â€?

Eventually, we’d get one anyway, and while I was struggling to comprehend the owner’s manual, the kids would have already hooked it up, explored all its capabilities and announced that we needed $200 worth of upgrades because it had become outdated while they were removing it from the box.

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I can think of no other area in which I would readily take advice from children.

Fashion? Kids, especially daughters, are precocious about offering fashion advice. Mine told me to get rid of the moustache at about age three. So far I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t taken the advice, but I have been considering the matter for the past 17 years.

Finances? I remain the font of wisdom on that, partly because Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m still paying college tuition bills.

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With spring break on the horizon (and designers’ summer look books landing on my desk daily), I’ve got getaways on the mind.

Every time I think of packing, I recall my first trip to Vegas. I was 16, going for a week, and beyond excited. I carefully and thoughtfully loaded up two giant-sized pieces of luggage, one with clothes and one with shoes. I’m not sure exactly who I thought I was going to impress, but darn it if I wasn’t going to live it up! It was clearly absurd.

The older I got, the more in love with fashion I fell — and the better I got at packing.

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on the go: TAKE IT FROM TRACY

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We are fast approaching the time of year when my competitive streak kicks into overdrive. The race is not to nab a major interview for a huge news story or to score front-row tickets to a concert but to get my son enrolled in the summer camp programs of his choice.

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There also is much to be said for word-of-mouth recommendations and visiting a camp before you enroll your child.

We are already considering our options for camp this year. Of course, I have to play it all close to the vest here because I never know how tough it will be to score a coveted spot in a local camp this summer. I am a good sport, though, and wish you and your family the best of luck in your search.

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It is serious business because those long summer days will only get longer the minute your child starts whining about being bored.

My family’s adventures in summer camp started when Ian was 2 years old. It was a twice-weekly program close to our home in Chicago. We were fortunate enough to have gotten on the list after I met the director at a “mommy networking” event. The benefit of having Ian around other children was immediately evident. I also welcomed the downtime.

These days it’s bit more challenging to find a camp that fits.

My best advice to anyone considering camp is to connect the camp to your child’s interests. I also try to make sure Ian will be exposed to a diverse group of children.

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on the go: PEOPLE YOU SHOULD MEET

Faith Durand

BY JANE HAWES PHOTOS BY DANIEL SOHNER

Cookbook author Faith Durand thought about going to culinary school.

Once. But then she headed back into the kitchen and kept cooking.

“I’m just really focused on home cooking and I wasn’t sure I could get anything I needed from going to school,” said Durand, whose cookbook “Not Your Mother’s Casseroles” was published this winter by Harvard Common Press, as part of the popular “Not Your Mother’s” series.

Check out Durand’s food blog at TheKitchn.com

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Durand, who grew up in Pataskala, also is the managing editor of TheKitchn.com, a food blog that’s part of the Apartment Therapy web family of home-oriented blogs.

“The Kitchn has been a huge source of my training,” Durand said during an interview last month in the Clintonville cottage home she shares with her husband, Mike, an Ohio State University earth-sciences professor.

Durand had a lemon brioche breakfast casserole cooling on the sprawling wood dining-room table where the couple regularly hosts dinners for family and friends. She had just pulled a pancetta-and-onion baked risotto out of the oven, and there was a curious looking powdered-sugar experiment going on in the breakfast nook out back. Durand, it turned out, was making her own sprinkles.

“A blatant ploy for a (web) traffic spike before Valentine’s,” Durand explained later. “I think it worked, too!”

Now before visions of autocratic lifestyle mavens start dancing in your head (who else but Martha Stewart would make their own sprinkles?), you have to know that Durand, 32, comes across as just a thoroughly busy and curious soul.

After earning a degree in English studies at Ohio State, she spent a few years in Orlando, Florida, working for a high-tech venture.

“I was living on my own and I wanted to learn how to cook better,” Durand said. “I just got really into food, and blogs were a great way to learn, especially visually. I also had a really international group of friends in Orlando, people from Thailand, Japan, Latin America, India, and all of them exposed me to more foods.”

As the oldest of eight kids, born to a Christian minister dad and a mom who homeschooled them, Durand also learned the basics of home cooking early. And she’s an enthusiastic advocate of getting kids into the kitchen at a young age. She and her husband hope to expand their own family soon, but in the meantime Durand said she borrows friends as young as 7 to cook with her.

“Find something that really sparks you,” she said. “You don’t have to go all geeky and study things in an abstract way. Just get in the kitchen and find the thing that excites you.”

REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM FAITH DURAND’S “NOT YOUR MOTHER’S CASSEROLES”:

BAKED RISOTTO WITH PANCETTA AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS Here’s an easy baked risotto that is oh-so-delicious and indulgent. It’s a marvelous winter dish, with the smoky richness of crispy pancetta and a topping of sweet, dark caramelized onions. Serves 6.

CASSEROLE DISH: 3-quart Dutch oven or large ovenproof saucepan with lid BAKE TIME: 20 to 25 minutes

INGREDIENTS: • 1/4 pound pancetta, diced • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 medium white onion, finely diced • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced • 3/4 cup Arborio rice • 1/4 cup dry white wine • 2-1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter • 2 medium yellow onions, cut in half from top to bottom and then lengthwise in thin half-moon slices • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (optional)

DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. In the Dutch oven or ovenproof saucepan, cook the pancetta over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, or until crisp. Add the olive oil and finely diced onion and turn the heat to medium-low. Cook the onion slowly, stirring frequently, until translucent. This will take about 10 minutes.

2. Add the garlic and the rice and cook, stirring to coat the rice grains with oil. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the garlic is fragrant and tender. Turn the heat back up to high.

3. Stir in the wine and cook until it has completely evaporated, about 1 minute. Stir in the broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid, transfer to the oven, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until most of the liquid has been absorbed by the rice.

4. While the risotto is baking, caramelize the onions. Heat the butter over medium heat in a heavy sauté pan, preferably a cast-iron skillet. When the butter foams up, add the sliced onions and stir to coat them with butter.

Sprinkle them liberally with salt. Cook, stirring every 5 minutes or so, for at least 25 minutes, or until the onions have turned a rich mahogany brown.

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on the go: NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT

Worthington

BY MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON

Worthington’s stately history is apparent the moment you arrive in the heart of the town. Surrounded by lovely old homes, the downtown shopping district exudes New England charm. The northwest suburb is one of the first planned communities in the Midwest, founded in 1803 — the same year Ohio became a state.

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Still the downtown businesses have a fresh feel. One of the newest tenants of High Street, the city’s main drag, is Blue Frost Cupcake. The bakery’s fabulous cupcakes are reason enough to visit Worthington. But, luckily, there are plenty of other enticements for families.

Fritzy Jacobs is a great place to find unusual and well-crafted children’s clothes, gifts and accessories.

The Candle Lab is a great place to shop for teachers, grandparents and other hard-to-shop-for people.

Kids (and adults) can make their own scented soy candles by mixing the lab’s amazing array of scents.

Aromas range from fresh-cut grass to bacon to bubble gum. The Candle Lab welcomes kids, said owner Steve Weaver, who installed a lower work table to accommodate younger guests.

The downtown businesses strive to make kids feel welcome because the town is very familyoriented, he added.

“It’s very much a community,” Weaver said. “It’s a family environment.”

Weaver, who also has stores in Grandview and Powell, loves the sense of community found in Worthington.

“It’s unlike any other community we have been a part of,” he said.

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“I wish we could duplicate this in all the places where we’re located.”

Worthington residents go out of their way to be friendly, added Melissa Kirtley, who moved there in 2002.

For the last several years, the city has encouraged residents to visit with their neighbors, she said, with a Neighborhood Network program and other events.

“People take time to get to know their neighbors,” said the mother of two. “There’s a sense of community.”

Kirtley’s children enjoy visiting the downtown businesses, including the Zettler Hardware Store, an old-school, fix-it-yourself shop full

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of cool gadgets and goodies.

Kids with a sweet tooth have plenty of reasons to smile. The downtown features a Graeter’s ice cream store and a

Dairy Queen.

There’s also Emlolly Candy store, which carries an awesome palette of M&Ms and boasts a wide selection of Jelly Belly jelly beans.

The store also stocks retro candy that parents and grandparents will recognize, like Razzles, Charleston Chews and pastel-colored Candy Buttons.

Children, their parents and grandparents will want to see the displays at the Doll Museum at the Old Rectory. The museum has a stunning collection of antique dolls and dollhouses.

The nearby Old Worthington Library features an awesome chil-

dren’s section. Kids are immediately entranced by the doorway, designed to look like a tree. Once inside, children can explore the story-themed castle, which is home to many famous characters from children’s literature. There are plenty of cozy corners to snuggle in and enjoy a good book.

For more active fun, check out one of the city’s parks.

“We have parks in every neighborhood,” said Worthington spokeswoman Anne Brown.

She recommends visiting Selby Park, which features a modern climbing set, a tot lot and a shelter house. The Worthington Community Center, which has an indoor pool and lazy-river ride, routinely holds family fun nights and has open swim hours that non-residents can attend, Brown said.

On rainy days or during breaks from school, families will want to check out the Adventure Education Center & SuperGames facility. In addition to renting inflatable bounce houses and obstacle courses, the Worthington business allows the public to come to its facility for open gym times and parties. SuperGames also runs a parents’ night out, where kids stay and play at the center while parents enjoy a night out.

Another sightseeing must is the American Whistle Corp. The whistle-making factory offers tours by appointment. For $4, visitors can watch how a Mickey-Mouse-shaped piece of brass gets formed into a whistle, plus learn why the whistles have balls inside. (Warning, parents: all children will leave with a free whistle!)

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We don’t have an admission charge. Our exhibits change every six to eight weeks.

There’s always something new. Families have the ability to stop in for 15 or 20 minutes on a Saturday and get inspired.

What message do you want visitors to receive?

We don’t want them to forget that art is part of their lives. Art is a part of who we are and what we do.

people’s everyday lives, said executive director Jon Cook.

The center includes exhibit space, a theater and classrooms. Programs and classes are open to the entire Central Ohio community.

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You offer a mix of one-day workshops and classes that continue for several weeks. Why is that?

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need to know: AGE APPROPRIATE: SLEEPING

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Winning the battle to reduce the risk

BY DEBBIE ANGELOS Meryn Palmer always imagined the day her first baby would arrive — she just didn’t think it would be so soon.

Born eight weeks early due to complications from toxemia, baby girl Dylann arrived with underdeveloped lungs, a weak immune system and an inability to eat.

With all the worries that come with caring for a premature baby, Palmer, of Hilliard, was dismayed to learn about one more: As a preemie, Dylann was at a higher risk for SIDS. SIDS, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, YEARS is the sudden and unexplained death of an infant younger than one year old and is the leading cause of death in children during their first year of life, according to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Approximately 2,300 infants in the United States die from SIDS each year, most between two and four months of age.

“Unfortunately, there are no definitive answers on the cause of SIDS,” said Dr. Trever Burnett, an internist and pediatrician at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. “But there are many correlations that seem to put children at a greater risk.”

In addition to children born prematurely, SIDS rates are highest for African Americans and American Indians, and lowest for Asian and Hispanics. Boys are also at a slightly higher risk than girls, as are babies who have previously suffered from respiratory infections or other lifethreatening events.

SIDS is not a sickness or a disease, emphasized Burnett. The leading theories suggest that environmental factors or, in certain cases, faulty development in the infant’s brainstem neural network may be the cause.

While more research is needed, there are things parDANIEL SOHNER PHOTO ents can do to reduce a child’s risk for SIDS. Palmer’s doc- Meryn and Dylann Palmer tors were adamant about a few things in particular: Dylann was to sleep only on her back and she could have absolutely nothing — no blankets, pillows or stuffed animals — in the crib.

• Always place baby on his or her back for sleep.

The Palmers are happy that Dylann, now a lively and healthy 4 year old, was kept safe during that turbulent • Use a firm sleep surface. first year and that they received the information they • Remove all blankets, toys and loose bedding. needed.

• Do not allow smoking around your baby.

“There was so much to think about,” said Mervyn Palmer, “but we just kept focusing on following the exact • Keep baby’s sleep area separate from your own. guidelines that the doctors gave us and that really • Be sure baby does not overheat during sleep. brought us a lot of comfort.”

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Bedtime Battles Getting kids to sleep

BY MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON After months of bad dreams in her big-girl bed, Della Jones of Bexley told her parents she wanted to move back into their room.

Now, the 4-year-old falls asleep in her parents’ kingsized bed and stays there all night. She wakes well rested and doesn’t have any more nightmares, said her mother, Karen.

Jones and her husband, Michael, are OK with the arrangement because it doesn’t disrupt their sleep.

And that’s the key to determining whether your child’s sleeping habits are working, according to parenting experts. It’s OK for kids to bunk with their parents as long as everyone wakes rested in the morning, said Dr. Kate J. Krueck, a pediatrician with Pediatric Associates in Lewis Center.

“If this is not a problem for you then we don’t ever need to talk about it,” she said.

Parents generally ask for help when co-sleeping disrupts their rest. If that’s the case, Krueck recommends kicking the children out. Start by telling the kids during the day when they are awake and in a good mood that tonight they will be expected to stay in their own bed.

Krueck said it’s also important to come up with a set of consequences that will occur if they leave their bed. It usually takes less than a week to modify the nighttime behavior, Krueck said.

Sometimes, though, it’s not a matter of imposing consequences but simply getting to the root of the problem.

If a child who has been sleeping on his own starts coming into your room in the middle of the night, try to find out what is causing the change.

Around age 3 or 4, a child might start to develop fears of the dark or monsters, said Dr. Yvonne Gustafson of the Elizabeth Blackwell Center.

“There are things we can do to help children know they are safe and secure,” she said.

Having a blanket to snuggle has helped 5-year-old Jack Grieshop develop good sleeping habits, said his mother, Sandra. She and her husband, Dan, also set firm rules about bedtime in their Bexley home.

“Once you’re in bed, the only reason to get up is to go potty. Then you go right back to bed,” she said.

Sharing a set of bunk beds with his 7-year-old sister, Ally, also helps Jack stay in his room at night. He finds her presence a comfort, Sandra Grieshop said.

If a storm or bad dream wakes the kids, they can crawl into bed with mom and dad for a few minutes. The children don’t grumble about returning to their beds because that’s the way it has always been, their mother said. “They know everyone sleeps in their own bed.”

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CONSEQUENCES Dr. Krueck suggested these approaches: • The first time they get out of bed:

Dr. Gustafson suggested these tools for children to comfort themselves to sleep: • Introduce a night light.

• Develop a nightly bedtime routine.

• Instruct children to think

happy thoughts as they Walk them back to bed and remind rest. them what will happen the next time • Let a child sleep with a they leave their room. parent’s shirt. A parent’s • Second time: Take them back to bed scent will be comforting. and shut the door. (Remind them what • Parents can record themwill happen if they come out again.) selves reading their child’s • Third time: Take them back and put a favorite book into a voice safety doorknob on the interior door recorder. During the night, knob that will prevent them from opena child who awakes can ing the door. Let the child cry, scream play the tape and feel or yell until he or she falls asleep. comforted.

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Does your teenager survive on precious little sleep? Before you point the finger at late-night texting or midnight Facebooking, blame biology. Not the class, the clock.

Dr. Mark Splaingard, director of the Sleep Disorders Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, said sleep deprivation boils down to a teenager’s biological clock, which ticks differently because of the sleepinfluencing hormone melatonin.

“Melatonin secretion, which normally starts at about 9:30 p.m. pre-puberty, is delayed until about 10:30 in adolescents,” said Splaingard. This means teenagers don’t begin to get sleepy until 11:30 p.m. or later.

As a result, studies show that, on average, teenagers fall two hours short of the recommended nine hours of sleep each night. Two hours, multiplied by five school nights is problematic. In addition to teens dozing in class, Splaingard said other problems linked to sleep deprivation include car accidents, depression, even obesity.

Dublin City Schools started looking at the issue nearly two years ago. Beginning this fall, the district will join dozens of other schools across the country that have shifted the start of the high-school day to a later time, hoping that students will get more sleep.

Dublin Jerome High School junior Megan O’Donnell is excited: “I am 100 percent for the change because I’m so tired almost every single day. I just come home from school exhausted. An extra half hour (of sleep) will be really beneficial.”

Megan is on the district’s task force that looked at the practicality, cost and potential benefits of shifting the school day from a 7:25 a.m. to 8 a.m. start time.

Melatonin may be a culprit but Megan’s mom, Sue O’Donnell, said extra-curricular commitments take a toll, too.

“I’ve watched (my children) come home from activities on average two nights a week between 9:30 or 10 at night,” said O’Donnell. “There’s no way that you can get home at 9:45 at night and get yourself right to bed.”

Sleepy teens versus busy schedules is no doubt a time-sensitive debate, but Splaingard said to his knowledge no district that has made the change has ever gone back to the earlier start time.

He admits experts are reluctant to claim that more sleep makes a child smarter, but added, “No study has shown that more sleep makes you dumber. Everything seems to show that less sleep makes you do worse. Students can’t learn with their eyes closed.”

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RESETTING THE BIOLOGICAL CLOCK While the later release of melatonin is largely to blame for teenagers’ nocturnal habits, Dr. Mark Splaingard said technology interferes, too. Texting and computer use is stimulating, as is the light that these devices emit. Here are some tips to help teens sleep: • Take the TV out of your teenager’s room or keep it off at night. The same goes for their phone and computer.

• Adjust lighting. Dim lights in the evening. Turn bedroom lights off during sleep. Expose teenagers to bright light in the morning.

• Stick to the same sleep schedule, even on the weekends.

• Avoid long naps.

• Cut out caffeine.

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Dr. Wendy Anderson is a member of the Section of Ambulatory Pediatrics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine.

We often get this question from parents who have children in daycare.

They notice their child getting illnesses almost back to back and wonder if there is an underlying problem.

During the younger years, kids average up to 10 colds per year, and colds generally last from 10 to 14 days. Looking at these numbers, we can see that it is not unusual for children to be sick for a third of the year or more.

The higher frequency of illness is especially true when children initially transition to groups such as daycare. During these big transitions, they tend to have frequent upper-respiratory-tract infections for many months. This occurs because they are introduced to more than 200 common cold viruses through touch and play with other children and they are naturally exposed to germs that their savvy immune systems must learn to fight off.

The good news is that it gets better with time so kids who were exposed in daycare tend to average fewer colds when they reach school age.

If your child has illnesses that are more severe than colds, or occur more frequently than discussed above, it is always a good idea to discuss your concerns with your primary physician.

My daughter’s friend recently suffered from a severe burn and will be undergoing plastic surgery. My daughter has been asking about what the surgery will do. What can I tell her?

Children who suffer burn injuries may face two stages of surgical intervention. The first is to assist with the initial healing of the burn, and the second is to provide for long-term restoration of both form and function.

Many burns heal without the need for surgical intervention. If the burns are deep enough, however, healing cannot take place, and skin grafting is necessary. This process involves the surgical transplantation of thin sheets of skin from an uninjured part of the body (usually the buttocks or thighs) to the burned area.

The skin is removed using a special surgical instrument called a dermatome. With time, the transplanted skin heals and replaces that which was destroyed by the burn. Grafted skin, however, always has an abnormal, scarred appearance.

Long-term plastic surgery may be needed in order to reconstruct damaged structures, such as the lips, nose, ears, and hands. Plastic surgery may also be performed in order to improve the appearance of scars and to release tight scar bands (called contractures) that interfere with the motion of the underlying joints.

Nationwide Children’s Hospital recognizes that, in many cases, rehabilitation following a burn injury requires the work of several professionals. Our burn and plastic surgery programs include comprehensive teams of surgeons, occupational and physical therapists, social workers, psychologists and more to help children recover from all aspects of what can be a very traumatic experience.

Dr. Richard Kirschner is Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Director of the Cleft Lip and Palate-Craniofacial Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

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Our 8-year-old son broke his collarbone this winter while sledding. He seemed to heal pretty quickly but I’m still concerned about him breaking it again. Should I be?

If your son is in good health and his collarbone has healed properly, it should take the same amount of force to re-break the bone as it did when he first broke it. Though it is possible to re-break a bone, rest assured that often the bone is equally as strong as it was before the initial break.

Make sure your son doesn’t have any tenderness at the fracture site and that he has full, painless range of motion. You can also have him do a few push-ups. This is a good test to make sure he has the strength to sustain a fall without the likelihood of re-injury.

To help your son’s body build strong bones, be sure he is getting enough calcium. It is recommended that children from 4 to 8 years of age drink three 8-oz. glasses of milk a day. Other dairy products, leafy green vegetables, fruits, beans and fish are great sources of calcium.

Regular physical activity and exercise are also important to bone health. Weight-bearing exercises such as jumping rope, jogging and walking can help develop and maintain strong bones.

As always, consult your primary physician to determine what activities are appropriate for your son. Your doctor can also help you keep tabs on your son’s bone development.

Dr. John R. Kean is Chief of the Department of Orthopaedics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine.

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Vitamin D Many kids and teens don’t get the recommended amount of vitamin D, which helps the body build strong bones, teeth and fight off infection. Follow these tips to make sure your kids are getting enough of this essential vitamin: • GET MORE SUNLIGHT. UV rays help the body produce vitamin D. Be sure to wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen to protect against sunburn, and keep infants under 6 months out of direct sunlight.

• EAT FOODS RICH IN VITAMIN D. Fish, eggs, milk, cereals and bread are good choices.

• TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR. Your doctor can help determine if your child is getting enough vitamin D and can suggest a multivitamin.

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need to know: THE GO-TO-GUIDE

Lunches You Don’t Have to Refrigerate

BY LAURA ROBERTSON-BOYD AND JANE HAWES

Most day camps require its participants to pack their own lunches.

And complicating the task often is a requirement to make it a meal that doesn’t have to be refrigerated. So that means PB&J and … PB&J and … by the start of the second week of camp, you’ve got a camper in a state of lunch-time mutiny.

So Columbus Parent enlisted the help of local chef and culinary instructor Laura Robertson-Boyd to come up with guidelines and a few recipes that will get families through the pack-a-lunch challenge.

BUILDING BLOCKS FOR TASTY, SAFE FOOD • Peanut butter and other nut butters, such as almond, cashew, sunflower, and soybean nut • Jams and jellies • Condiments such as ketchup, mustard, relishes and pickled foods, honey • Dry grains, such as bread, crackers, pretzels, cereals • Dried meats, such as pepperoni, salami, and jerky • Fresh, uncooked fruits and vegetables, such as apples, bananas, oranges, berries, carrots, celery, peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower • Canned foods (when unopened), from fruits and vegetables to tuna and chicken • Dried fruits • Nuts

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Recipe

TUSCAN TUNA & WHITE BEAN SALAD Ingredients for the salad: • 2 cans (15 ounces each) white beans, such as Cannellini, Navy, or Great Northern, drained and rinsed • 1 large 12-ounce can or 2 small 6-ounce cans of water-packed solid albacore tuna, drained • 2 fresh tomatoes, diced • 1/2 red onion, diced • 1/4 cup of fresh basil leaves, cut in ribbons

Directions: 1. Toss the beans, tuna, tomatoes, onions, and basil together in a large mixing bowl.

2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss gently to coat.

3. Serve over a bed of lettuce or with a crusty Italian bread on the side.

Ingredients for the dressing: • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil • 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

DID YOU KNOW?

Yogurt is safe for several hours at room temperature because of the helpful living bacteria cultures that exist in the yogurt.

BAD BACTERIA

• Bacteria grows most rapidly between the temperatures of 40-140 degrees Fahrenheit. This is known as the “Temperature Danger Zone,” and potentially hazardous foods (those high in protein and moisture content) should not be left out in the Temperature Danger Zone for more than 4 hours.

• Bacteria will also grow more rapidly the warmer the food is, so avoid packing hot foods in a sack lunch that will be sitting out for several hours. It is difficult to keep hot foods (i.e. soup, macaroni and cheese) hot enough so that they are safe to eat. It is better to pack a cold lunch as bacteria grows much slower at cold temperatures.

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tainly more convenient, they are also much more expensive and generate much more trash than using reusable containers. To save money and be more eco-friendly, try to pack a “Zero Waste” lunch. Here are some tips from the Center for American Progress: • Use a Thermos or a reusable water bottle to carry liquids.

• Pack a reusable lunch bag.

• Buy in bulk, rather than individually packaged snacks, and then pack the desired amount each day.

• Use reusable containers for food, including old food containers.

• Bring utensils and washable cloth napkins from home.

• Hard-boiled egg • Canned or ready-to-use pouch of tuna • Make-your-own “lunchable”: whole grain crackers, dried or cured lunch meat, and cheese slices • Frozen, ready-made meatballs or vegetarian meatless “meatballs” (Trader Joe’s makes good ones) • Pasta salad with oil-based vinaigrette dressing • “Protein” salad, such as Black Bean Salad served with tortilla chips or on a bed of lettuce, or a concoction like Robertson-Boyd’s Tuscan Tuna & White Bean Salad (see recipe left) • English muffin “pizza” or leftover cold pizza • Hummus and pita chips and/or raw vegetables for dipping • Trail mix: There are plenty of ready-made trail mixes available (Trader Joe’s has a nice selection). But it’s easy (and cheaper) to make your own with any of the following: sesame sticks, pretzels (you could also add yogurt-covered or chocolate-covered pretzels for a treat), dry whole grain cereals (such as Cheerios, Quaker Oat Squares, Life cereal, Chex cereals), dried fruits (blueberries, raisins, “Craisins” or cranberries, apricots, cherries), nuts (peanuts, almonds, sesame seeds, cashews, pecans, walnuts).

• Ham, Cheddar & Corn Muffins (see recipe below)

SANDWICHES

• Use a variety of grains for the bread, keeping in mind that whole grains are healthier. Replace white sandwich bread with whole wheat bread or try using other types of bread, such as: whole wheat tortillas, spinach wraps, pita bread, sandwich buns, crackers, bagels, and “FlatOut” brand wraps.

• roll-ups or pinwheels (sliced from a roll-up) made with peanut butter, honey, & sunflower seeds • Turkey & cheese roll-up with alfalfa sprouts • Hummus & veggie wrap (try red pepper strips, carrot sticks, or cucumber sticks) • Cream cheese & jam on whole wheat — choose a jam made with real fruit, avoiding high fructose corn syrup as a sweetener • Bagel with cream cheese, peanut butter, or meat-and-cheese filling

HAM, CHEDDAR & CORN MUFFINS

DID YOU KNOW? The French leave their cheese out at room temperature. They believe cheese is a living thing — like a pet — and they ask: “You wouldn’t put a cat in the refrigerator, would you?”

Our rule of thumb in America is that hard cheeses such as cheddar, asiago, parmesan, gruyere, and Swiss are safe to eat at room temperature.

YIELD: 1 dozen muffins Ingredients: • 1 cup yellow cornmeal • 1 cup all-purpose flour (can use half whole wheat flour if desired) • 1/4 cup sugar • 3 teaspoons baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 cup low-fat milk • 1/4 cup butter, melted • 1 egg • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese • 1/2 cup diced, cooked ham • 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed

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Recipe Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Line 12 muffin tins with paper baking cups and spray lightly with cooking spray.

3. Combine dry ingredients (cornmeal through salt) together in large mixing bowl and stir well.

4. Add in milk, egg, and melted butter.

Stir just until blended. Then stir in cheese, ham and corn.

5. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling them 1/2 full.

6. Bake 18-20 minutes until golden brown and a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

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need to know: HANDY MOM

Cream of Tartar Once, in an exhausting bout of holistic housecleaning, Handy Mom stumbled on a variety of other uses for Cream of Tartar, that innocent looking jar of white powder in her spice cabinet. She always knew that this stuff (better known to scientists as the acid salt “potassium hydrogren tartrate”) was what you add to egg whites to poof them up when making a meringue (it has something to do with cream of tartar’s ability to prevent crystals from forming during the baking process). But Handy Mom also learned cream of tartar has a host of other uses.

—JANE HAWES

Cleaning metals: Make a paste of cream of tartar and vinegar (or lemon juice) and use on aluminum, copper and brass.

Cleaning the ring around the bathtub: Slather a paste of cream of

Folk remedy for rheumatism and gout: Because it helps dis-

tartar and hydrogen peroxide on the tub surface, let dry, then wipe clean; works especially well for older porcelain tubs.

solve uric acid in the bloodstream (a major cause for both conditions), Livestrong.com claims that drinking a half-teaspoon of cream of tartar dissolved in 8 ounces of water is supposed to help.

Cleaning greasy pots and pans: With a mixture of 2-1/2

Making play dough: Mix 1 cup

cups baking soda, 1-1/2 cups salt and 2 tablespoons of cream of tartar.

flour, 1 cup salt, 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon cream of tartar, and 3-5 drops of food dye.

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Camp

Sunrise Where the sun rises on courage and hope

BY ANIETRA HAMPER

Destiny Saffell was a miracle baby. The 17-year-old honor student from Central Ohio was born perfectly healthy to a mother battling HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Always by her mother’s side, Destiny learned at a young age about the harsh stigma associated with the disease and the challenges that come while staring death in the face.

Destiny Saffell While Destiny was forced to grow up very quickly, she found a retreat that has become a yearly safe haven for her and for children whose families are impacted by HIV/AIDS. It is a place of unconditional love called Camp Sunrise.

“In my life, Camp Sunrise has meant family, a location where there are no secrets, no drama, only support,” Destiny said. “I would have not been the person I am today without Camp Sunrise because I was able to get away from the pain at home and forget about the struggle I have endured by having a single parent who can get sick and die.”

For six days each summer, Camp Sunrise uses a YMCA camp site near Cincinnati to provide a safe, comfortable and confidential environment for 110 children from around Ohio whose lives are impacted by HIV/AIDS. This includes children like Destiny who

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have a parent with HIV/AIDS, children with siblings who have the disease, and children who are battling the disease themselves.

Campers enjoy experiences like horseback riding, zip lining, canoeing and roughing it in cabins. They acquire the same camping experience that any child can have, but these campers leave with so much more.

“It is not just about a week of horseback riding and swimming,” said Cheryl Foley, Camp Sunrise’s executive director. “It gives kids a place to get skills to deal with their disease. You have kids who are out about their disease interacting with kids who have never talked about it. They all get a lot out of that interaction.”

Pam Bellomy, who has fostered three children with AIDS, agreed.

Knowing the disease will likely rob her boys of precious years, Bellomy said Camp Sunrise was a way

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to offer them private happiness they could not find anywhere else.

“If they couldn’t have quantity of life, let them have quality,” Bellomy said. “My children got freedom. They got to go to camp.

They got to play without being afraid to say the wrong things to people.”

Bellomy said her boys will start planning for the next year at camp the minute they return home. It is a ritual for many of these children who get so much out of the experience and the bonds they form.

Unfortunately some of the lessons at camp include facing the cruel and painful reality of HIV/AIDS when a camper does not return because the disease has taken its toll. While children are never required to talk about the disease, camp counselors and medical staff are on standby to help them grieve.

During the 16 years that Camp Sunrise has been in existence, tremendous improvements in medicine have not only enhanced these young lives but also lengthened them.

“We are seeing huge progress for people living with HIV,” said Charon Callaway, a nurse and case manager for the Family AIDS Clinic and Educational Services at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

“Children today are healthy and well,” Callaway added. “They can expect to live a long life.”

Sadly, the stigma associated with the disease is still very real.

It’s even more reason, Callaway said, for a place like Camp Sunrise to exist.

“It makes me very sad that these children cannot go to camp anywhere,” Callaway said. “This disease is like no other.”

The camp is free of charge to the families whose children

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attend it. The organization operates without a central office as part of its founders’ commitment to make sure every dollar in donations goes to sending kids to Camp Sunrise.

Destiny Saffell said she was named for the opportunities that her mother will never see. She also knows there will come a day when she will no longer be by her mother’s side.

“I plan on being someone in life and doing things that my mother was not able to do because of her disease,” Destiny said.

Destiny credits Camp Sunrise with giving her hope for the days she has left with her mother. The bonds she formed at camp will give her the strength to face whatever comes next.

“When all hope is gone, never give up,” Destiny said, “because the relationships developed from Camp Sunrise will never die.”

Camp Sunrise is open to all children and their siblings who live in families affected by HIV/AIDS. The medical personnel who donate their time to staff the camp make sure the children get the medication and emotional support necessary to fully enjoy the camp experience. The parents of children attending camp also get a much-needed break.

The cost to send one child to Camp Sunrise is approximately $1,000. The organization accepts monetary donations to cover those costs. They also accept donations of camp supplies and transportation.

This year’s camp dates are Aug. 14-20. Applications for Camp Sunrise and a current list of needs for camp donations can be found at www.sunrisekids.org.

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Camp Mary Orton Roughing it and loving it

ADVENTURE ACADEMY AT CAMP MARY ORTON 7925 N. High St., Columbus 614-885-1023

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BY ELIZABETH SEUFER

It’s time for the kids to ditch their cell phones and go play.

That is, if you define play as archery, swimming, hiking and building outdoor survival shelters.

Camp Mary Orton’s Adventure Academy is a weeklong camp that offers challenges and life lessons for 7- to 14-year-olds in Central Ohio.

“Everything is outside and that’s part of the adventure,” said Camp Director Marci Ryan. “We’re all about experiential learning. We believe that you learn by experiencing it, not by us talking about it.”

The Adventure Academy base camps include one optional overnight stay, while the Junior Frontier option for 10- to 14-yearolds has three overnights.

Jolie Begley sent her sons, 12year-old Patrick and 10-year-old Jack, to Adventure Academy last summer. She was thrilled with it, and so were her kids.

“They got to try things that they had never done before,” said Begley, a resident of nearby Worthington. “The activities are so engaging and fun.”

Camp Mary Orton is a nonprofit, year-round camp that’s owned and operated by the Godman Guild Association. Guild board member Edward Orton Jr. donated the proceeds from his late wife Mary’s estate to the camp in 1927, although the camp itself has served children and families for 100 years.

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of and adjacent to Highbanks Metro Park. Its facilities include a 5,000-square-foot lodge and an indoor activity and conference center, which has an indoor climbing wall and high ropes course. The site can be rented for events, from weddings to corporate meetings.

Adventure Academy is one way that Camp Mary Orton generates revenue to also provide a low-cost camp for inner-city children each summer. The Summer Youth Empowerment Program serves approximately 150 children ages 5 to 15 each summer; it will run for five weeks this year.

Ryan said the SYEP program is limited to children who reside in the Godman Guild service area (primarily the 43201 zip code).

Campers pay $2 to register for SYEP, and then pay a camp fee based on income. Ryan said approximately 85 percent of the campers pay just the $2 registration fee for the program, which includes transportation, swimming lessons and other activities.

SYEP and Adventure Academy run concurrently, Ryan said, although the programs are separate.

“The reason we’re in this wonderful property that hasn’t gone anywhere is because we were deeded the property to provide a place of nature and respite for inner-city children,” Ryan said.

“Everything else we do is to get revenue, so we can keep the doors open to run that.”

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WHEN: July 5-Aug. 12; WHAT: Base Camp A (7- to 10-yearolds) and Base Camp B (10- to 14-yearolds) costs $275 per week and includes one optional overnight stay.

Junior Frontier (10- to 14-year-olds) is $340 per week and includes three overnight stays as well as an offsite experience.

Meredith Shanahan returns to Camp Mary Orton Adventure Academy campers come from all over Central Ohio.

Many are repeats.

“I have campers that have gone through the program and then became CITs (counselors-in-training for Adventure Academy) and now are counselors,” Ryan said.

“It’s really fun to see them grow up and love it so much to want to come back and help.”

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Worthington resident Paula Ryan (no relation to Marci) serves on the camp’s advisory board. Her 19-year-old son, Joe, is a counselor and past camper; her 15-year-old daughter, Rachael, is a past camper who will be a CIT this summer.

“It’s a week that the kids never forget,” she said, referring to Adventure Academy.

Rachael Ryan’s fondest memo-

ries of Camp Mary Orton thus far include getting to know new people and being encouraged to go outside of her comfort zone.

“I really learned to look past people’s differences and to look at each other’s similarities,” she said.

Laura Martin was impressed with Camp Mary Orton’s friendly and nurturing staff.

Her 11-year-old daughter, Meredith Shanahan, had never been to an outdoor camp before attending Adventure Academy last summer.

“The things that they challenge the kids to do at such a young age impressed me,” said Martin, of Powell. “She’s an outgoing child and doesn’t mind trying new things, but those were scary things. She felt completely safe there, to get up and do that.”

Marci Ryan said the camp’s policy is to “challenge by choice.”

“We’re not going to make them do anything that they don’t want to do,” she said. “But,we do want them to think about it and to be challenged.”

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Summer Camps Adventure Camp Art Camps Cooking Camps Funutation Tekademy Kidzone Nuts About Nature Skyhawk Sports Academy Theater Camps Wyandot Camp (4 locations) Wyandot NeXt Dublin Recreation Services offers a wide variety of summer camps, from full-day, all-summer camps to 1-week special interest camps. Your child can explore art, theater, and dance. From cooking to computers, skateboarding to soccer, we offer camps for ages 5 - 15.

Registration begins March 21. For complete listings and information, visit http://dublin.oh.us/recreation/camps or call 614-410-4550.

For more information or to register visit: www.dublin.oh.us/recreation or call 614-410-4550 Anne of Green Gables Saturday, Mar. 26 - 11 a.m.

ArtsPower s popular and heart-warming musical tells the story of vivacious Anne and her journey to find the family she s always wanted.

Recommended for ages 6 12 Tickets: $7 adults; $5 children and seniors Peter & the Wolf and The Frog Prince Saturday, Apr. 2 - 11 a.m.

Peter and the Wolf performed to Sergei Prokofiev s beautiful musical story and The Frog Prince set to the lively music of Dmitri Kabelevsky. Performed with large-as-life marionettes.

Recommended for ages 6 & up.

Tickets: $7 adults; $5 children and seniors Click Clack Moo Saturday, Apr. 9 - 11 a.m.

A hilariously "moo-ving" new musical about compromise, based on the awardwinning book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin and presented by the national touring company, THEATREWORKS USA. Recommended for ages 4 & up.

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June through early August, oneand two-week workshops; visual arts, sculpture, clay animation, comic-book design and video-editing programs taught by CCAD faculty, alumni and art professionals Ages: entering grades 1-12 Cost: $130 to $195 Camp Location: Columbus College of Art & Design, 60 Cleveland Ave., Columbus 614-222-3248; ccad.edu/ce

clay sculpture and painting lessons Ages: 7 to 12 Cost: $150/week Camp Location: Clay Café, 1644 W. Fifth Ave., Grandview 614-486-5815; claycafecolumbus.com

DELAWARE ARTS CASTLE June through early August, weeklong, half- and full-day camps; drama, dance, visual-arts and creative-writing camps Ages: 5 to 13 Cost: $165, discount for Arts Castle members, scholarships available Camp Location: various locations in Delaware, including the Arts Castle, 190 W. Winter St., Delaware 740-369-2787; artscastle.org

COLUMBUS MUSEUM OF ART June 20-Aug. 12, weeklong, 9 a.m.4 p.m. sessions for Grades 1- 8 students; one-day workshop on July 13 for Grades 9-12; 1-4 p.m. session on July 25-29 for PreK & K students; workshops led by experienced teachers and artists, includes gallery activities, dramatic and creative exercises, and unique art projects Ages: entering PreK-12 Cost: PreK-K $120 for CMA members ($140 for non-members); Grades 1-8 $235 ($275); Grades 912 $60 ($70) Camp Location: Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St., Columbus 614-629-5946; columbusmuseum.org

COME OUT AND CLAY ART CAMP June through August, weeklong, half-day 9 a.m.-12 noon sessions;

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DUBLIN ARTS COUNCIL June 20-Aug. 12, weeklong sessions; photography, sculpture, drama and more Ages: 6 to 18 Cost: $140 to $190 Camp Location: Dublin Arts Council, 7125 Riverside Dr., Dublin 614-889-7444; dublinarts.org

GALLERY 202 PARTNERS IN ART June through August; three-, fourand five-day camps (each two hours long); clay, sculpture, pastel, photography, fiber arts and watercolor instruction Ages: 5 to 17 Cost: $50 to $95, scholarships available Camp Location: Gallery 202, 38 N. State St., Westerville 614-890-8202; gallery202online.com

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Aug. 2, 9 a.m.-12 noon (grades 1-3), Aug. 4, 9 a.m.-12 noon (grades 4-6); learn how to preserve photos, design pages and journal Ages: grade 1-6 Cost: $50 per class Camp Location: Glass Slipper, 77 W. Olentangy St., Powell 614-433-9171; glassslipperteas.com

July 11-15, weeklong, full-day camp; Art, dance and culture exploration taught by local artists Ages: 5 to 13 Cost: $150 for first family member, $120 for additional Camp Location: New Albany Middle School, 6660 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., New Albany 614-775-6222; naarts.org

MARCY’S CLAYGROUND June through August for one-day, three-hour sessions on Wednesday afternoons; clay and art projects Ages: 6 to 12 Cost: $30/session Camp Location: Marcy’s Clayground, 9842 Brewster Lane, Powell 614-932-3000; marcysclayground.com

OHIO CRAFT MUSEUM YOUNG MASTERS’ DAY CAMP late June through early August, weekly half-day and full-day sessions, beforeand after-care available; ceramics, glassfusing, fiber arts, beading and more Ages: 6 to 12 Cost: $87 to $170

Camp Location: Ohio Craft Museum, 1665 W. 5th Ave., Grandview 614-486-4402; ohiocraft.org

SCHOOL’S OUT, ART’S IN AT THE MCCONNELL ARTS CENTER July 11-29; comprehensive visual arts, dance, writing and drama activities Ages: 6 to 12 Cost: $125 to $225 Camp Location: Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center, 777 Evening St., Worthington 614-431-0329; worthingtonarts.org

SERIOUSLY SWEET SUMMER CAMP AT OUTSIDE THE LINES CREATIVE STUDIO June 15-Aug 16, three six-week sessions, 3 hours each session; once-aweek arts camp providing instruction in claywork, painting and drawing in different media Ages: 7+ Cost: $130/session Camp Location: Outside the Lines Creative Studio, 5236 Cemetery Rd., Hilliard 614-527-7752; outsidethelinescreativestudio.com

UPTOWN ART CAMP June 20-24 and July 11-15, weeklong, two-hour sessions; drawing, painting and multimedia instruction; students will conclude with a July 22 gallery showing Ages: 5 to 16 Cost: $225/session Camp Location: David Myers Art Studio & Galleries, 7 W. Main St., Westerville 614-882-2180; ptownartcamp.com

WEXNER CENTER FOR THE ARTS June through August, weeklong, half-day sessions; papier mache, digital-video, sculpture, fashion design and other workshops for grades 1-8; digital photography, graphic-novel creation and web design and more for grades 9-12 Ages: grades 1-12 Cost: $95, or $75 for Wexner Center members Camp Location: Ohio State University, Sullivant Hall (adjacent to Wexner Center), Columbus 614-292-6493; wexarts.org/ed

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CAMP INVENTION June through August; Led by local educators, hands-on learning, constructing clubhouses, investigating polymer science Ages: grades 1 - 6 Cost: $215 per child, $190 if you bring a friend, scholarships are available Camp Location: Hosted at local schools throughout greater Columbus, , Columbus 800-968-4332; campinvention.org

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COLUMBUS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE “KIDS IN COLLEGE”

June 13-July 29; weeklong, full-day camps; “time traveler” themes include nature, Civil War soldiers, American Indian and pioneer life Ages: 6 to 11 Cost: $180/camp, or $150 for Ohio Historical Society members (multiple camp and child discounts) Camp Location: Ohio Historical Center, 1982 Velma Ave., Columbus 614-297-2266; ohiohistory.org/ summercamps

June 13-24, two week, full day; “college” learning experience for kids, one session focuses on art, science, literature, drama and fitness, the other features robotics, conflict resolution, math, scientific methods and the environment Ages: entering grades 4-6 Cost: $330/session, some scholarships available Camp Location: Columbus State Community College Main Campus, 550 E. Spring St., Columbus 614-287-5961; cscc.edu/k-12

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COLUMBUS ZOO AND AQUARIUM June through August, weeklong, full-day; activities focusing on the environment, conservation and wildlife through crafts, games and hands-on animal exposure Ages: entering grades 1-7 Cost: $165 for Zoo members, $175 for nonmembers Camp Location: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell 614-645-3488; columbuszoo.org

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three-week terms in June and July, two one-week camps in August; coed offerings in lab sciences, art, theater, SAT preparation and more; also girls-only sports camps Ages: 3 to 18 Cost: tuition varies Camp Location: Columbus School for Girls, 56 S. Columbia Ave., Columbus 614-252-0781, ext. 333; csgsummerprograms.org

June 20-July 1; weeklong, half-day; girls can learn about fashion, makeup, runway modeling and more Ages: 5 to 12 Cost: $150/week Camp Location: Shawnee Hills Civic Association, 36 W. Mohawk Dr., Powell 614-766-7600; discovermodelinginc.com

ELITE ENRICHMENT CENTER CURIOSITY CAMPS AT THE WORKS June and July, weeklong, half- and full-day camps; three-day junior camps for ages 3 to 6, extended care also available; mosaic-making, sports physics, chemistry and mixed activities Ages: 3 to 14 Cost: $125 to $250 ($100 to $200 for Works members), $80 for junior camp ($60 for members) Camp Location: The Works, 55 S. 1st St., Newark 740-349-9277; attheworks.org

DELAWARE AREA CAREER CENTER June 14-15; “SOHO” camp serves students interested in architecture, IT, graphic and web design Ages: entering grades 6-9 Cost: free Camp Location: Delaware Area Career Center, 4565 Columbus Pike, Delaware 740-203-2234; delawareareacc.org

In-Home Tutoring Summer Learning Program

June 13-Aug. 5, weeklong full- and half-day camps; subjects available include art, reading, math, music, abacus, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish Ages: grades K-12 Cost: $160, or $140 for half-day option Camp Location: Elite Enrichment Center, 8840 Whitney Dr., Lewis Center 740-657-8800; eliteenrichment center.com

ENTERPRISEWORKS June 13-17 and June 20-24, weeklong, full day; career exploration, money smarts, fitness and nutrition Ages: finishing grades 5-6 Cost: Free Camp Location: Downtown YWCA, 65 S. 4th St., Columbus 614-228-1043; enterpriseworks.biz

ETIQUETTE UNIVERSITY SUMMER CAMP Aug. 1-5 and Aug. 8-12, weeklong half-day camps; role-playing, games

and discussion on the essence of etiquette, from social skills to dining at an upscale restaurant Ages: grades K-12 Cost: $189 to $198, includes dining tutorial Camp Location: Polaris Fashion Place, 1500 Polaris Parkway, Columbus 614-459-2158; magnificent manners.com

FRANKLIN PARK CONSERVATORY June through August, weeklong, full-day (half-day camps for Pre-K and K); nature-themed activities include habitat exploration, plants, insects, cooking, pirates and garden art Ages: age 4 through grade 6 Cost: $200, or $180 for Conservatory members ($95 for preschoool camp; $85 for members) Camp Location: Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus 614-645-5923; fpconservatory.org

FUTURE PASTRY CHEFS’ CLUB July through August, 4-day halfand full-day sessions; sessions on preparing and decorating cookies, cakes and other baked goods Ages: 8 to 14 Cost: $159 to $289 Camp Location: Our CupCakery, 16 N. High St., Dublin 614-659-1555; ourcupcakery.com

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others GLASS SLIPPER MANNERS & TEA TIME, TOO! July 11-15, 9 a.m.-12 noon; themed camps offer role playing and games to learn manners Ages: K to grade 5 Cost: $140 for week, discounts for early and multiple registrations Camp Location: Glass Slipper, 77 W. Olentangy St., Powell 614-433-9171; glassslipperteas.com

ID TECH CAMP June 20-July 22, weeklong sessions; video-game design, flash animation, programming, video-editing and more Ages: 7 to 17 Cost: $699 for day students; see website for discounts; some financial aid available Camp Location: Ohio State University, main campus, Columbus 1-888-709-8324; internaldrive.com

JAY RICHARDSON FOUNDATION LIFE SKILLS CAMP FOR MALE ATHLETES June 24-25, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; workshop topics include media training, conflict resolution, etiquette, employment skills, nutrition, dress for success, philanthropy Ages: entering grades 6-12 Cost: $75, financial aid available Camp Location: Dublin Scioto H.S., 4000 Hard Rd., Dublin 614-219-9538; tjrf.blogspot.com

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT BIZTOWN SUMMER CAMP June 13-17 and June 20-24, weeklong, full-day; role-playing games focused on business ownership, investesting, spending and charitable giving Ages: entering grades 5-6 Cost: $195/session Camp Location: Junior Achievement Headquarters, 68 E. 2nd Ave., Columbus 614-704-2532; jacols.org

MANSION DAY SCHOOL June 20-Aug. 12; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., before- and after-care available; thematic approach to academics, exploring new countries, field trips Ages: preschool-grade 5 Cost: $150/week Camp Location: Mansion Day School, 72 Woodland Ave., Columbus 614-258-4449; mansiondayschool.org

MARBURN ACADEMY 2011 SUMMER PROGRAMS July 5-29; programs designed for children experiencing learning difficulties in reading, writing, spelling and/or math Ages: 5 to 15 Cost: $700 to $1,800 Camp Location: Marburn Academy, 1860 Walden Dr., Columbus 614-433-0822; marburnacademy.org

MODERN MANNERS June 20-23, 9-11 a.m.; comprehensive social and table etiquette instruction through role playing and games Ages: 8 to 12 Cost: $125 for session Camp Location: The Glass Slipper, 77 W. Olentangy St., Powell 614-888-4944; modernmanners.com

OHIO UNIVERSITY KIDS IN COLLEGE June 13-17, June 20-24, and June 27-July 1; half-day morning and afternoon camps; art, math, forensic science, sign language, physical fitness and more Ages: entering grades 4-9 Cost: $85 plus lab fees Camp Location: Ohio UniversityLancaster Campus, 1570 Granville Pike, Lancaster 740-654-6711, ext. 249; lancaster.ohiou.edu, click on “Learning and Career Center,” then “Kids in College”

SAFETY TOWN June 13-17; curriculum includes: bicycle safety, pedestrian safety, school bus safety, fire safety, seat belt safety, 9-1-1 emergency calls, stranger danger.

Ages: 5 & 6 year olds Cost: $35 for the session Camp Location: Scioto Darby Elementary School, 5380 Scioto Darby Rd. , Hilliard 614-876-5200; hilliardohio.gov

STEPPING STONES LEARNING CENTER June through mid-August, weeklong full-day camps; outdoor and traditional summer-camp activities and field trips Ages: K-12 years old Cost: $190/week Camp Location: Stepping Stones Learning Center, 860 Griswold St., Worthington 614-885-6656; worthingtonsslc.org

TECHIE CAMP June through August, weeklong, full-day camps; programming, robotics, Web development and more; no experience necessary for some sessions Ages: entering grades 3-8 Cost: $350 to $400, some scholarships available Camp Location: various locations, including Ohio State University, the Wellington School and Columbus Academy 614-583-9211; techcorpsohio.org

THE COMPASS SCHOOL COMPASS QUEST June 13-Aug. 18, weeklong full-day sessions; weekly themes with arts and crafts, food, games, swimming, field trips Ages: finishing K-age 12 Cost: $215/week Camp Location: The Compass School, 3989 N. Hampton Dr., Powell 614-764-8844; TheCompassSchool.com

THURBER SUMMER WRITING CAMP late June through August, weeklong, full day with half-day camp available for children entering Grades 2-3; creative-writing instruction, includes field trips and guest speakers Ages: entering grades 2-8 Cost: $165 full day, $95 half day, some scholarships available Camp Location: Thurber Center,

91 Jefferson Ave., Downtown 614-464-1032, ext. 16; thurberhouse.org

WELLINGTON SUMMER PROGRAM June 13-Aug. 19, weeklong, halfand full-day sessions; camps focused on arts, language, science, technology, math, sports and more Ages: Preschool through H.S. Cost: $130 to $350 Camp Location: Wellington School, 3650 Reed Rd., Upper Arlington 614-324-8882; wellington.org

multiactivity JUMPBUNCH CIRCUS CAMP Aug. 8-12; campers work on balance, agility, coordination, and building healthy habits through activities like juggling, stilt walking, circus stunts and clowning Ages: 3 to 5 Cost: $99 for residents, $104 for non-residents Camp Location: Roger A. Reynolds Municipal Park, 3800 Veterans Memorial Dr., Hilliard 614-403-7681; jumpbunch.com

PLAYCAMP July 18-22; one-week camp emphasizes learning independence, sharing, social intereaction through crafts, music, games and swimming Ages: 3 to 5 Cost: $40 for Hilliard residents, $45 for non-residents Camp Location: Roger A. Reynolds Municipal Park, 3800 Veterans Memorial Dr., Hilliard 614-876-5200; hilliardohio.gov

BURBANK EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL June 13 through Aug. 11; threeweek-long full- and half-day sessions; individual learning and discovery lessons from professional teachers Ages: age 2-1/2 to K Cost: $302 to $833 Camp Location: Burbank Early Childhood Center, 4770 Burbank Dr., Upper Arlington 614-487-5155; uaschools.org

CAMP RECKY June 13-Aug. 19, weeklong, fulland half-day sessions (full-day participants must register for a morning and afternoon session); weekly themed activities include sports, games, crafts and outdoor fun, including but not limited to children with special needs Ages: 5 to 14 Cost: $88 to $100 weekly per halfday session, or $70 to $80 for OSU Recreation Center members, family aide/helper can attend free Camp Location: Ohio State University Recreation and Physical Activities Center, 337 W. 17th Ave., Columbus 614-688-8787; recsports.osu.edu/ communityprograms

CAMP WOW - CHILDREN OF AMERICA June through August; custom curriculums and learning adventures Ages: 5 to 12 Cost: call for more information Camp Location: Columbus Center, 8360 N. High St., Columbus 614-985-1993; childrenofamerica.com

COLUMBUS ACADEMY June 6-Aug. 12, weeklong, full- and half-day options; day camps in academics, arts and athletics, includes courses for high-school credit, before- and after-care also available Ages: entering PreK-12 Cost: most camps $250, some variation Camp Location: Columbus Academy, 4300 Cherry Bottom Rd., Gahanna 614-509-2267; Columbus Academy.org

COLUMBUS RECREATION AND PARKS DAY CAMPS June 13-Aug. 5; themed day camps include crafts, team games, sports, drama and nature studies Ages: 6 to 12, with some preschool and teen options Cost: $65-$80 for Columbus residents, $80-$96 for nonresidents Camp Location: select Columbus recreation centers or city parks, , Columbus 614-645-7000; columbusrecparks.com

CUB SCOUT DAY CAMP June 20-July 29, weeklong, full-day

sessions; games, crafts, sports, nature and more for boys Ages: entering grades 1-5 Cost: $75/week Camp Location: Camp Lazarus and Hannah Farms Park (other dates and locations in contiguous counties), 4422 Columbus Pike and 6547 Clark State Rd., Delaware and Gahanna 614-436-7200; skcbsa.org

GODDARD SCHOOLS June through August; summer programs include variety of academic, arts and sports activities Ages: infant through school age Cost: call for more information Camp Location: 16 locations in Central Ohio, , see website for phone number of closest location; goddardschool.com

KING ARTS COMPLEX June 13-Aug. 12, weeklong, full-day camps; visual, performing and literary arts, dance, mural painting and community gardening activities Ages: 5 to 12 Cost: $85, or $80 for Arts Complex members, $25 registration fee Camp Location: King Arts Complex, 867 Mt. Vernon Ave., Columbus 614-645-0644; kingartscomplex.com

LINWORTH CHILDREN’S CENTER 9 weeks long, 2- to 5-day/week sessions available; arts and crafts, cooking, science, computers, field trips, sports, academic enrichment and more Ages: finishing K-5 Cost: $80/week to $163/week Camp Location: Linworth Children’s Center, 7070 Bent Tree Blvd., Columbus 614-336-9559; linworthcc.org

MAKE IT A JOYFUL SUMMER! 2011 Summer Programs July 5 – 29 Language Skills Math Skills

Written Expression Phonemic Awareness

Four innovative programs designed for students experiencing learning difficulties.

Ages 5 – 15, varies by program.

“We are so pleased with the whole program.

I would be hard pressed to think of what could be better.” Marburn Summer Program parent

MARBURN ACADEMY…Simply Better bdavidson@marburnacademy.org WWW.MARBURNACADEMY.ORG

MANGO’S PLACE June through August, 2- and 3-day half-day camps in five-week sessions ; art, music, games, snack, indoor and outdoor play centered around weekly themes Ages: 3 to 5 (not attending K in fall) Cost: $170 to $245 Camp Location: Mango’s Place, 1343 Cameron Ave., Lewis Center; 5605 Woerner Temple Rd., Dublin 614-436-6306 and 614-790-9970; mangosplace.com

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New Albany Ballet Company 2011 SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE

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multiactivity NORTH BROADWAY CHILDREN’S CENTER

Princess Ballet Camp

Tangled Camp

Fairy Fantasy Camp

(2.5 – 3 Year Olds)

(3 – 5 Year Olds)

(3 – 5 Year Olds)

June 13–16 • August 8–11

July 25–28

June 20–23 • August 1-4

Sleeping Beauty Camp

Princess Characters Camp

(3 – 5 Year Olds)

(3 – 5 Year Olds)

June 13–16 • August 8–11

July 18-21

Please register by filling out registration form, calling 614-939-9058 or stopping in the office. Camps do fill up quickly!!

New Albany Ballet Company 5051 Forest Drive, New Albany, Ohio 43054

www.newalbanyballetcompany.com

We think your child is extraordinary, too.

At The Conservatory of Piano our dedicated team of extraordinary teachers

June 6-Aug. 18, two-week half-day sessions (Curiosity Camp is a sixweek session ranging from 1-3 days); thematic program with social and educational enrichment, Discovery Camp for ages 3-5, Curiosity Camp for 20 months-3 Ages: 20 months to 5 years Cost: $125 for two-week Discover Camp session; $100-$300 for sixweek Curiosity Camp Camp Location: North Broadway Children’s Center, 48 E. North Broadway, Columbus 614-262-6222; northbroadwaycc.org

PRIMROSE SCHOOLS June through August; multiple locations for academically-oriented programs, character building also a focus Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years Cost: call for more information Camp Location: 5 locations in Central Ohio, see website for phone number of closest location; primroseschools.com

develops an individualized plan that

ST. JOSEPH MONTESSORI SCHOOL

guarantees the success of your extraordinary child.

beginning piano classes for: • preschool ages 3 to 6 • beginners ages 7 to 11 • young adults ages 12 to 17 • adults • private lessons always available • transfer students welcome

spring sampler april 4 - may 15 register by april 1

209 north hamilton road, columbus, ohio 43213 • (614) 755-2424 60 old west wilson bridge road, worthington, ohio 43085 • (614) 436-6076 www.conservatoryofpiano.com

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June through August; academic themes in morning, multi-activity sessions in afternoon, field trips Ages: 3 to 14 Cost: call for more information Camp Location: St. Joseph Montessori School, 933 Hamlet St., Columbus 614-291-8601; sjms.net

SUMMER QUEST AT RADIANT KIDS CHILD CARE CENTER May 30-Aug. 25; curriculum-based activities and field trips designed to learn about the lives of children around the world Ages: K-Grade 5 Cost: $190/week Camp Location: Radiant Kids Child Care Center, 7055 Avery Rd., Dublin 614-889-8369; radiantkids.org

THE GARDNER SCHOOL OF DUBLIN June 6-Aug. 19, weeklong, full-day sessions; themed camps with multiple activities including science, art, enrichment, music and sports Ages: 14 months to K Cost: $230 (for ages 3-5) plus a one-time $110 fee; $245 (14-24 months) plus $60 fee Camp Location: The Gardner School of Dublin, 6145 Emerald Pkwy, Dublin 614-717-9677; TheGardnerSchool.com

THE OXFORD SCHOOL June 6-Aug. 19, weeklong, full-day sessions; art, music, cooking, science, sports, movement and more Ages: 3 to 8 Cost: $200, average cost, call for details Camp Location: Locations in Dublin and Powell, 614-792-2220 (Dublin) or 614-7616400 (Powell); theoxfordschool.com

VILLAGE ACADEMY SCHOOLS June 20-Aug. 8; sports, water games, LEGOs, robotics, creative arts and more.

Ages: entering Preschool-12 Cost: $99 to $285 plus $25 registration fee Camp Location: Village Academy, 284 S. Liberty St., Powell 614-841-0050; villageacademyschools.org

YMCA OF CENTRAL OHIO June through August, weeklong, full day; weekly themed camps include “animal antics” and “mysteries, maps and riddles”; sports camps and clinics; and specialty camps for drama and music Ages: entering grades 1-10 Cost: tuition varies by site Camp Location: 20 locations in Central Ohio 614-224-1142; ymcacolumbus.org/camp

YWCA OF CENTRAL OHIO June through August, weeklong, full day; weekly field trips, swimming, enrichment activities, outdoor play Ages: entering grades 1-7 Cost: $160/week plus one-time $85 supply fee

Camp Location: Locations in New Albany and Westerville 614-224-9121, ext. 1294; ywcacolumbus.org

music, dance, drama ALLEGRO STUDIOS June through August, by arrangement; music lessons in piano, voice, guitar and more Ages: 3+ Cost: $95 to $139 per course Camp Location: Allegro Studios, 3960-F Brown Park Dr., Hilliard 614-777-4405; allegro-studios.com

BALLETMET SUMMER DANCE CAMPS June through early August, weeklong, half- and full-day camps; tap, ballet, hip-hop, jazz and improvisation instruction (options vary by week, including joint programs with Young Chef’s Academy and Columbus Children’s Theatre) Ages: 4 to 13 Cost: $120 to $275 Camp Location: BalletMet studios in Gahanna and near Downtown, , 614-586-8631; balletmet.org

CAPITAL UNIVERSITY/OPERA COLUMBUS VOCAL ACADEMY call for more information; vocal lessons and workshops in acting, improvisation and dance taught Opera Columbus staff members and Capital University faculty; audition required Ages: entering grade 10 through age 18 Cost: call for more information Camp Location: Capital University Conservatory of Music, 2199 E. Main St., Bexley 614-461-8101, ext. 22; srhorer@operacolumbus.org

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10 one-week sessions at 5 local YMCA of Central Ohio branches.

Session schedules may vary by branch.

For more information visit ymcacolumbus.org/camp

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music, dance, drama COLUMBUS CHILDREN’S THEATRE SUMMER ACADEMY June through August, weeklong, half- and full-day sessions; performing-arts instruction, includes some themed camps, including musicals, Harry Potter and fine arts Ages: 3 to 16 Cost: $80 to $300 Camp Location: various locations, including Columbus Children’s Theatre, 512 Park St., Columbus 614-224-6673; colschildrensthreatre.org

contact Samantha Stewart 614-543-9000 or email sstewart@ymcacolumbus.org

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IMAGINATING DRAMATICS June through August, four- or eight-day sessions; themed drama camps: “Showtime,” “Let’s Put on a Show” and “Comedy Capers” Ages: 9 to 16 Cost: $120 to $275 Camp Location: Imaginating Dramatics Company, 1634 W. 1st Ave., Grandview Heights 614-486-0594; jeliot@columbus.rr.com

June through August, weeklong half-day camps; builds self confidence and life skills through speech and drama training Ages: 6 to 17 Cost: $155; $20 discount if registered by Apr. 30 Camp Location: Various suburban locations in New Albany, Powell, Westerville and Upper Arlington, , 614-453-6232; dramakids.com/oh1

DRAMATIC IMPACT DRAMA CAMP WITH CANDACE June through August; rehearsing, costuming, set building and performing The Little Mermaid, Peter Pan and more Ages: 5 to 14 Cost: $150 to $185 Camp Location: Otterbein University and various suburban locations visit website at dramaticimpact.com or email candace@dramatic-impact.com

June through August, weeklong, full-day with half-day sessions for preschoolers; tumbling and dance instruction in themed sessions Ages: entering grades 2-8; preschool camps for ages 3-5

Camp Location: Columbus Performing Arts Center and the Riffe Center, 549 Franklin Ave. and 77 S. High St., Columbus 614-464-9400 (for information) and 614-469-0939 (to register); phoenix4kids.org

PRESTIGE MUSIC STUDIOS summer long, private lessons also available; music instruction camps in guitar, piano, violin, musical theater and more Ages: 3 to 18 Cost: call for more information Camp Location: Prestige Music Studios, 46 Village Pointe Dr., Powell 888-58-PRESTIGE; prestigemusicstudios.com

SINGING BUCKEYES HIGH SCHOOL HARMONY CAMP Aug. 10-13; four-part harmony, power a cappella vocal instruction Ages: finishing grades 8-12 Cost: $225 (also has residential option for $295) Camp Location: Ohio State University, Weigel Hall, 1866 College Rd., Columbus 614-459-0400; harmonycamp.org

DRAMA KIDS ACTING ACADEMY

DUBLIN DANCE CENTRE & GYMNASTICS

REGISTER NOW!

Cost: tuition varies; discount for multiple sessions Camp Location: Dublin Dance Centre, 2665 Farmers Dr., Columbus 614-761-2882; dublindance.com

JAZZ ACADEMY June and July, weeklong, full- and half-day camps; jazz improv, studio production, recording software, blues and rock theory, and more; offered by the Jazz Arts Group Ages: 12+ Cost: $80 to $325 Camp Location: Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St., Columbus 614-294-5200, ext. 107; jazzartsgroup.org

PHOENIX THEATRE FOR CHILDREN ACTING UP June through August, half- and fullday weekly camps, and two-week theater-intensive workshops for teens; acting, musicals, puppetry, filmmaking, comedy instruction and more Ages: 4 to 18 Cost: $25 to $375; $25 registration fee

THE CONSERVATORY OF PIANO, INC. June through August; sampler sessions and classes available in music performance, notation, theory and more Ages: 3 to 10 Cost: $20/preschool class, $120/sixweek session Camp Location: The Conservatory of Piano, Inc., locations in Columbus and Worthington 614-755-2424 (Columbus) and 614-436-6076 (Worthington); conservatoryofpiano.com

WEJOYSING June 6-July 2, July 11-Aug. 6; parent-accompanied musical activities designed to enhance learning skills Ages: birth to 5 Cost: $45/four-week session Camp Location: 10 locations in Central Ohio 614-868-0107; wejoysing.com

2011

LIBERTY FARM SUMMER DAY CAMP

JUNE 20 - AUGUST 12 Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm

Ages 6 - 15 welcome • Horse Related Crafts • Horseback Games • Horse Husbandry • Riding Lessons • Lots of Fun!

Home of the OSU Equestrian Team.

Convenient location.

Call and sign up today! www.libertyhorsefarm.com

614.279.0346 www.falconcamp.com

THE WORLD’S #1 TECH CAMP FOR AGES 7-18!

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Game Design 3D Modeling

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JOIN THE ADVENTURE!

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outdoors 7SUMMITS DAY CAMP

Convenient Location for Parents Working Downtown Our goal for each camp session is to create an awareness and connection with nature in the urban setting. Experience woodlands, fields, mudflats, wetlands and discover fascinating wildlife throughout this Scioto Greenlawn Important Bird Area (IBA).

Learn about ways to restore and conserve the environment in your own communities.

June 20-Aug. 5, weeklong, full-day camps; adventure and educational activities include ropes courses, kayaking, zip lines, service project and nature exploration Ages: 6 to 16 Cost: $310 to $325 Camp Location: Walnut Bluffs Outdoor Adventure Area, 8111 Schott Rd., Westerville 614-403-3891; summit-vision.com

ADVENTURE CAMP For more information contact:

• Campers grades 1-5 & Teen Program grades 6-8

aboyd@audubon.org

• Fun and excitement in an urban outdoor setting

614-545-5486

• Week long sessions from June 20-August 19 from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

505 W.Whittier St. Columbus, OH 43215

• Leadership staff are experienced educators with proven academic success

• Before Care 7:30-9:00 a.m. & After Care 4:00-6:00 p.m.

• Healthy snack provided, campers bring waste-free lunches

Register Online Now www.GrangeInsuranceAudubonCenter.org

Earth Adventure 2011 Summer Camp at Shepherd’s Corner

Explore the wonders of the natural world!

Learn about water, soil, plants, and animals.

See how the natural world provides life for us.

Be an Earth Adventurer as you examine what contributes to life and growth around us.

Day camps for youth ages 9-12 Two sessions available: June 20-24 and July 25-29 9 am to 3 pm with aftercare available to 5 pm Cost: $150/week; $10/day for aftercare 987 N. Waggoner Rd. Blacklick, Ohio 43004 (614) 866-4302 www.shepherdscorner.org 16

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late June through July, weeklong, full day sessions (some with overnight stays); themed camps teaching outdoor, cooperative skills; some overnight stays for ages 10+ Ages: 6 to 16 Cost: $249 to $449 with $50 early registration discount available through April 30, some financial aid Camp Location: Camp Lazarus, 4422 Columbus Pike (Rt. 23), Delaware 614-846-8946; supergames.org

AUDUBON ADVENTURE CAMP July 20-Aug. 19, weeklong, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., extended care available; outdoor nature exploration, hands-on science conservation projects and more in location close to downtown Columbus, snack provided, campers should bring waste-free lunch Ages: entering grades 1-8 Cost: $185 ($160 for Center members), $30 registration fee per family Camp Location: Grange Insurance Audubon Center, 505 W. Whittier St., Columbus 614-545-5486; grange.audubon.org

CAMP MARY ORTON ADVENTURE ACADEMY July through August, weeklong, full day includes 1-3 overnights; hiking, zip lines, creek exploration, a highropes course and more Ages: 7 to 14 Cost: $275 to $340/week Camp Location: Camp Mary Orton, 7925 N. High St., Columbus (north Worthington) 614-885-1023; campmaryorton.org/adventure.htm

CAMP OTONWE (CAMP FIRE USA)

DAWES ARBORETUM DAY CAMP

June 13-Aug. 12, nine weeklong sessions; nature exploration and activities with a focus on cooperative teamwork Ages: finishing grades K-8 Cost: $160/week Camp Location: Highbanks Metro Park, Dragonfly site, 685 W. Powell Rd., Lewis Center 614-481-8227; centralohiocampfire.org

July 13-29, three weeklong, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. sessions for ages 6-8, Aug. 1-5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. session for ages 9-11; lessons about animals, insects, nature and survival skills Ages: 6 to 11 (at least finished kindergarten) Cost: $80 (members) and $100 (nonmembers) Camp Location: Dawes Arboretum, 7770 Jacksontown Rd. S.E., Newark 1-800-44-DAWES; dawesarb.org

COLUMBUS METRO PARKS’ NATURE ADVENTURE CAMP June 20-Aug. 12, weeklong, fulland half-day sessions; one-week camps are offered with a nature or cultural theme; visit the website or call for a camp brochure Ages: Preschool through finishing Grade 9 Cost: $65 (half-day) to $140 (travel/full-day) Camp Location: seven Metro Parks locations 614-891-0700; metroparks.net

COLUMBUS RECREATION AND PARKS OUTDOOR EDUCATION CAMPS June 13-Aug. 19, weeklong, halfand full-day sessions; nature activities include hiking, creek exploration, canoeing, studying wildlife and exploring the outdoors Ages: 4 to 12 Cost: $100 for Columbus residents, $115 for nonresidents for full day; for half-day, ages 4-5, $50 for residents, $65 for nonresidents Camp Location: Locations at Indian Village Camp and Antrim Park, Columbus 614-645-5980; columbusrecparks.com

GIRLS SCOUTS OF OHIO’S HEARTLAND June through August, 2-6 day camps; hiking, swimming, horseback riding, archery, canoeing, campfires, games, songs and more; must be a member of Girl Scouts to attend but immediate and temporary memberships are available Ages: 5 to 17 Cost: $50-$80 per week Camp Location: Eight locations throughout Ohio 614-487-8101; gsooh.org

OHIO WILDLIFE CENTER June 20-Aug. 12, weeklong, full day sessions; three-day mini-camps; nature and wildlife studies including hikes and hands-on activities Ages: 7 to 12, with mini camps for kids ages 4 to 6 Cost: $265 for children ages 7-12 ($300 for non-members), $85 for ages 4-6 ($95 for non-members) Camp Location: Ohio Wildlife Center, 6131 Cook Rd., Powell 614-734-9453; ohiowildlifecenter.org

Summer Quest 2011 Passport to the world May 30th thru August 24th

Come join us as we travel the world and experience life in other countries. This summer is packed with activities, field trips and special guests to give us the opportunity to peer into lives of children from around the world.

Ages 5 yrs - 12 yrs

Full and Part-time Available Space is limited

Radiant Kids Providing care for children 6 weeks to 12 years

www.radiantkids.org

7055 Avery Rd., Dublin, OH 43017 614-889-8369 • Mon-Fri 7am-6pm

MY SUMMER TO-DO LIST: Make new friends Learn something new Go to the Columbus Zoo Make summer a blast with Camp Primrose.

Explore the great outdoors or go on a wacky science adventure. Primrose provides The Right Foundation to Build Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts . ®

Primrose School of Dublin

614.408.3732

Primrose School of Johnstown Road

614.775.0899

Primrose School of Lewis Center

740.548.5808

Primrose School of Pickerington

614.575.9930

Primrose School at Polaris

614.899.2588

Polaris • 614-430-3355

Each Primrose School is privately owned and operated. Primrose Schools; The Right Foundation to Build Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts; and The Leader in Educational Child Care are trademarks of Primrose School Franchising Company. ©2011 Primrose School Franchising Company. All rights reserved.

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INVEST IN YOUR CHILD, INVEST IN MUSIC! GUITAR • PIANO • VOICE Our Mission: “To expertly develop the musician in everyone through joyful music education.”

Degreed music educators • Minimum of 8 years of teaching experience Tested & proven curriculum • Caring & enthusiastic staff

www.allegro-studios.com 3960 F. Brown Park Dr., Hilliard, OH 43026 • 614-777-4405

Register now to make music this summer.

Classes Forming: Preschool Piano, Intro to Guitar, Musical Theatre, Summer Choir, and even a Private Lesson Sampler!

Enroll before May 1 for $50 OFF any class or lesson package June-August.

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outdoors PRESERVATION PARKS OF DELAWARE COUNTY SUMMER EXPLORERS CAMP Call for dates; creek exploration, hikes, bug hunts and other nature activities Ages: Preschool to age 15 Cost: call for more information Camp Location: Deer Haven Preserve, 4183 Liberty Rd., Delaware 740-524-8600, ext. 3; preservationparks.com

SUMMER FARM CAMP AT STRATFORD ECOLOGICAL CENTER June 13-Aug. 12, session lengths and dates vary by age group, some overnight stays for older children; caring for farm animals, tending a garden and exploring a 236-acre organic farm Ages: 3 to 17 Cost: $100 (ages 3-5), $175 (ages 68), $210 (ages 9-17) Camp Location: Stratford Ecological Center, 3083 Liberty Rd., Delaware 740-363-2548; stratfordecologicalcenter.org

religious CAMP AYRE June 20-Aug. 12, two-week minimum, full-day camps, can enroll for up to 8 weeks; swimming, adaptive movement, art, Jewish studies for those with special needs, including physical, cognitive, emotional, developmental and learning disabilities; one staff member for every three campers; JCC membership required Ages: 5 to 22 Cost: $324/week through $367/week (family aide/helper can attend free), some need-based scholarships available Camp Location: Jewish Community Center, 1125 College Ave., Columbus 614-559-6251; columbusjcc.org/summercamps

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CAMP HOSANNA June 6-Aug. 19; swimming, field trips, singing, Bible lessons and more Ages: school-age Cost: $165 full-time per week, $25 registration fee, $75 activity, parttime rates available Camp Location: Northwest Christian Childcare, 5707 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus 614-451-4412; northwestchurch.org

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER COLUMBUS June 20-Aug. 12, weeklong, fulland half-day camps, also 3- and 5day options; swimming, music, arts and crafts, Judaic studies, nature activities and more; specialized camps also offered; JCC membership required; field trips and some overnights Ages: 3 to entering Grade 8 Cost: $145/week to $323/week, some scholarships available Camp Location: Jewish Community Center, 1125 College Ave., Columbus 614-559-6251; columbusjcc.org/summercamps

MARMON VALLEY FARM June 12-Aug. 6, 4- and 7-day overnight sessions; horseback riding, climbing, archery, swimming lessons and Christian values taught Ages: 7 to 17 Cost: $400 to $630 Camp Location: Marmon Valley Farm, 7754 Rt. 292, Zanesfield 937-593-8000; marmonvalley.com

OUR LADY OF BETHLEHEM SCHOOL AND CHILDCARE CAMP June 13-Aug. 19; swimming, games, theater, science, reading and Catholic religious activities Ages: ages 3 through entering Grade 6 Cost: $125 to $205 Camp Location: Our Lady of Bethlehem School and Childcare, 4567 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus 614-459-8285; ourladyof bethlehem.org

resident CAMP ATAGAHI AT WYANDOT GRIEF CAMP (CAMP FIRE USA) call for dates; outdoor activities and counseling for children mourning the loss of a loved one Ages: entering grades 2-12 Cost: call for more information Camp Location: Camp Wyandot, 23834 Clear Creek Rd., Rockbridge 614-481-8227; centralohiocampfire.org

CAMP NUHOP June 20-Aug. 6, weeklong sessions; 36th year of operation, programs designed to build confidence through success and friendship; staff to camper ratio of 3:7 Ages: 6 to 18+ Cost: $745 to $850, some scholarships available Camp Location: Camp Nuhop, 1077 Hanover Twp. Rd. 2916, Perrysville 419-289-2227; campnuhop.org

CAMP SUNRISE Aug. 14-20; for 16 years, has provided children whose lives are affected

by HIV/AIDS with a safe, therapeutic environment to enjoy a traditional camp experience Ages: 7 to 17 Cost: free to eligible applicants Camp Location: near Cincinnati 216-269-3782; sunrisekids.org or campsunriseohio@gmail.com

CAMP WILLSON (YMCA) June 19-Aug. 13; overnight YMCA camp Ages: 7 to 17 Cost: $275 to $1,040 Camp Location: Camp Willson, 2732 County Rd. 11, Bellefontaine 1-800-423-0427; ymcacampwillson.org

CAMP WYANDOT (CAMP FIRE USA) June 26-July 31; five 4- to 10-day sessions; canoeing, hiking, fishing, swimming, games and more in Hocking Hills Ages: finishing grades 2-11 Cost: $195 to $650, some scholarships available Camp Location: Camp Wyandot, 23834 Clear Creek Rd., Rockbridge 614-481-8227; centralohiocampfire.org

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resident CENTRAL OHIO DIABETES ASSOCIATION July 24-30 (ages 13-17), July 31Aug. 6 (ages 7-12); residential camp for children with diabetes who want to learn more about their health and to make new friends Ages: 7 to 17 Cost: $410/session, scholarships available Camp Location: Camp Hamwi on the grounds of Camp Mohaven, 18744 Turkey Ridge Rd., Danville 614-884-4400 or 800-422-7946; diabetesohio.org

MANSION DAY SCHOOL’S Multi-Cultural Summer Camp 2011

TRAVEL DAY Includes: AM Academics and Fun, Fun, Fun in the PM AUSTRALIA, JAPAN, FRANCE, KENYA, INDIA, SOUTH AFRICA, MEXICO

Field Trips Include: • COSI • Roller & Ice Skating • Horseback Riding • Bowling & More!

We Also Offer Classes In: • Sign Language • Basketball • Soccer • Swimming • Yoga & More

Preschool through 5th Grade

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Cost: free to eligible applicants Camp Location: Flying Horse Farms, 5260 State Rte. 95, Mt. Gilead 614-505-6161; flyinghorsefarms.org

GIRLS SCOUTS OF OHIO’S HEARTLAND June through August, overnight 2-6 day camps; hiking, swimming, horseback riding, archery, canoeing, campfires, games, songs and more; must be a member of Girl Scouts to attend but immediate and temporary memberships are available Ages: 5 to 17 Cost: $130 to $285 per week Camp Location: Eight locations throughout Ohio 614-487-8101; gsooh.org

FALCON CAMP

GIRLZ RHYTHM N’ ROCK CAMP

June 19-Aug. 13 with 2-, 4-, 6- or 8week options ; since 1959, lakefront setting, wide variety of activities, ACA accredited Ages: 6 to 16, boys and girls Cost: $2,095/session - $6,500/session Camp Location: Falcon Camp, 4251 Delta Rd. SW, Carrollton 800-837-CAMP; falconcamp.com

late July ; overnight music camp for girls; workshops include songwriting, drumming, vocal techniques and performance. No musical experience necessary.

Ages: 8 to 18 Cost: $350, partial scholarships available Camp Location: Hoover Y Park, 1570 Rohr Rd., Lockbourne 614-579-7897; girlzrhythmnrockcamp.com

FALCON HORSE LOVER CAMP June 19-Aug. 13, weeklong sessions; for girls only, one-week session with four hours/day of riding time Ages: 11 to 15. girls only Cost: $1,025/week Camp Location: Falcon Camp, 4251 Delta Rd. SW, Carrollton 800-837-CAMP; falconcamp.com

FALCON YOUNG ADVENTURE CAMP July 31-Aug. 6 or Aug. 7-13; designed to be an introductory overnight camp experience Ages: 6-9, boys and girls Cost: $950/week Camp Location: Falcon Camp, 4251 Delta Rd. SW, Carrollton 800-837-CAMP; falconcamp.com

FLYING HORSE FARMS family and children-only camps run on weekends and during weeks from April 29-Oct. 16 ; camp for children with serious medical conditions; activities include swimming, boating, fishing, archery, arts & crafts, performance arts Ages: 7 to 15

ID TECH CAMP June 20-July 22, weeklong sessions; video-game design, flash animation, programming, video editing and more Ages: 7 to 17 Cost: $1,198 for residential students (includes meals and housing); see website for discounts; some financial aid available Camp Location: Ohio State University, main campus, Columbus 1-888-709-8324; internaldrive.com

OHIO SUPERCOMPUTER CENTER SUMMER INSTITUTE July 10-22; high performance computing through hands-on programming, builds team skills through small-group projects Ages: entering grades 10-12 Cost: approx. $500 (includes tuition, room and board); some financial aid available Camp Location: Ohio Supercomputer Center, 1224 Kinnear Rd., Columbus 614-292-9248; osc.edu/si

OHIO SUPERCOMPUTER CENTER YOUNG WOMEN’S SUMMER INSTITUTE July 24-30; weeklong program for Ohio middle-school girls , designed to promote computer, math, science and engineering skills, provides hands-on experiences Ages: finishing grades 6 and 7 Cost: approx. $250 (includes tuition, room and board); some financial aid available Camp Location: Ohio Supercomputer Center, 1224 Kinnear Rd., Columbus 614-292-9248; ywsi.org

RECREATION UNLIMITED July 4-Aug. 19, seven one-week sessions; archery, canoeing, arts and crafts, fishing, swimming and more Ages: 8+ Cost: $820 (rate may change due to a camper’s individualized needs), $35 non-refundable registration fee, scholarships available Camp Location: Recreation Unlimited, 7700 Piper Rd., Ashley 740-548-7006; recreationunlimited.org

THE WILDS June 12-Aug. 20; swamp romps, night hikes and environmental and wildlife encounters; “Dirty Wild Jobs” session for kids interested in veterinary medicine, animal management or conservation education is also available; campers stay overnight in a yurt village Ages: 8 to 19, with family camps also available Cost: $315-$799 per person; $285$735 for members Camp Location: The Wilds, 14000 International Rd., Cumberland 740-638-5030, ext. 2286; thewilds.org

WINGATE STABLES OVERNIGHT EQUESTRIAN EXPERIENCE sessions in March, April, June through Sept (call for dates), dropoff at 5:30 p.m., pickup next day at 11 a.m.; beginner and advanced riders welcome, dinner and breakfast provided, riding and yoga lessons, bonfire, bring own tents and bedding Ages: 5 to 17

Cost: $175 w/ discount for second family member Camp Location: Wingate Stables, 5098 Miller Paul Rd., Westerville 614-589-7434; wingatestables.com

special needs CAMP CAN DO (YMCA) select weeks from June through August, 9 a.m. to 12 noon; for those with moderate to intensive special needs; activities are tailored to fit campers’ needs. Swimming offered daily. Staffed by special-education teachers from central Ohio school districts.

Ages: 6 to 21 Cost: $150 plus one-time $30 registration fee, or $125/week for YMCA members Camp Location: Five YMCA branches, , Gahanna, Grove City, Hilliard, Liberty Township/Powell, Pickaway County 614-543-9000, ext. 212; ymcacolumbus.org/camp

CENTRAL OHIO DIABETES ASSOCIATION June 20-22 (ages 3-7), June 23-25 (ages 8-12) with one overnight session ; day camps for children with diabetes who want to learn more about their health and make new friends Ages: 3 to 12 Cost: $110 (ages 3-7); $130 (ages 812), scholarships available Camp Location: Hoover Y Park, 1570 Rohr Rd., Lockbourne 614-884-4400 or 800-422-7946; diabetesohio.org

COLUMBUS RECREATION & PARKS THERAPEUTIC RECREATION CAMPS June 13-Aug. 5, weeklong, full day sessions; weekly themed activities, including swimming, art, sports and games for those with developmental, emotional or physical disabilities Ages: 6 to 21 Cost: $80, extended care available Camp Location: Dodge Recreation Center and Franklin Park Adventure Center, 667 Sullivant Ave., and 1747 E. Broad St., Columbus 614-645-5648; columbusrecparks.com

EASTER SEALS CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST OHIO June 13-Aug. 19; recreational, 10week program for children with and without special needs; weekly themes and learning opportunities through art, music, literature, social interaction and structured play Ages: 18 months to 14 yrs Cost: $90 per toddler/preschooler, rates vary for older children, public funding accepted Camp Location: Easter Seals, 3830 Trueman Ct., Hilliard 614-228-5523; EasterSealsCentral Ohio.org

HAUGLAND LEARNING CENTER - VIKING VILLAGE June 16-July 15, four-week session, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; social and life skills, all students with developmental disabilities welcome, specialty is students on the autism spectrum Ages: 10 to 21 Cost: $1,250, $100 non-refundable deposit due at time of registration Camp Location: Haugland Learning Center, 3400 Snouffer Rd., Columbus 614-602-6482; hauglandlearningcenter.com

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NORTHWEST KIWANIS SPECIAL NEEDS CAMP FOR KIDS (SNACK) June 14-July 8, weeklong, 8:30 a.m.2 p.m.; swimming, outdoor recreation, sports, games, arts and crafts, quiet recreation, movie and field trips; one staff member for every three children; registration priority given to Upper Arlington residents but others can apply Ages: 6 to 12 Cost: $140/week for residents, or $155 for non-residents Camp Location: Barrington Elementary School, 1780 Barrington Rd., Upper Arlington 614-583-5300; uaoh.net/parks

Invent Now proudly presents the wonder and excitement of the Camp Invention program.

Led by local educators, this engaging program immerses children in grades one through six in hands-on, inquiry-based activities disguised as fun!

Discounts are available – register today!

NORTHWEST KIWANIS SPECIAL NEEDS CAMP FOR KIDS (SNACK) - TEENS June 15-July 9, weeklong, 8:30 a.m.3 p.m.; teen version of the SNACK program, registration priority given to Upper Arlington residents but others can apply Ages: finishing grades 6-11 Cost: $170/week for non-residents, or $155/week for residents Camp Location: Barrington Elementary School, 1780 Barrington Rd., Upper Arlington 614-583-5300; uaoh.net/parks

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special sports, needs equestrian RECREATION UNLIMITED July 11-Aug. 12, five one-week sessions; archery, canoeing, arts and crafts, fishing, swimming and more; siblings and friends can attend at a discounted rate Ages: 5 to 19 Cost: $300 (rate may change due to a camper’s individualized needs), $25 nonrefundable registration fee Camp Location: Recreation Unlimited, 7700 Piper Rd., Ashley 740-548-7006; recreationunlimited.org

BLACK WING SHOOTING CENTER July 12-Aug. 12, with 2-, 3- and 4day camps, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; safety and marksmanship lessons for novice shooters, taught by National Rifle Association-certified instructors Ages: 10 to 16 Cost: $200 to $350 Camp Location: Black Wing Shooting Center, 3722 Marysville Rd., Delaware 740-363-7555; blackwingsc.com

BOOKMARK FARMS HORSE LOVER’S DAY CAMP June 13-Aug. 19, weeklong, full-day sessions; English riding lessons, horse care and outdoor activities; daily riding plus barn work, grooming and crafts Ages: 4+ Cost: $350, with discounts for multiple-family, friend and multiple-

week sign-ups Camp Location: Bookmark Farms, 8824 Morse Rd. S.W., Pataskala 740-964-2601; bookmarkfarms.com

BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP AT WESTLAND H.S. June 6-9, half-day sessions, students entering grades 4-6 attend 9 a.m.-12 noon, entering grades 7-9 attend 1-4 p.m.; basketball fundamentals for boys Ages: entering grades 4-9 Cost: $35/session Camp Location: Westland H.S., 146 Galloway Rd., Galloway 614-348-1976

CAMP CHILLER June 13-Aug. 19, weeklong sessions, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; ice-skating lessons and supervised activities at Chiller Dublin, Chiller Easton and Chiller North rinks Ages: 4 to 11 Cost: $145, or $35 daily Camp Location: 3 locations in central Ohio, , 614-791-9999, ext. 135; thechiller.com

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Be a Star this Summer!

From auditions to film to comedy to Shakespeare to musical theatre, our camps have something for everyone! Campers will create a mini-show in just one week with each week covering a different theme.

Columbus Performing Arts Center and Riffe Center Theatre Camps

June–August 2011 Monday–Friday (times vary) Columbus Performing Arts Center: 549 Franklin Ave., Columbus, OH 43215 Riffe Center: 77 South High St. Columbus, OH 43215 Ages: 4–14 To register or for Cost: $150 per week more information, $125 per additional sibling call 614-469-0939.

Registration: $25 fee per camper Space is limited.

Choosing a SUMMER CAMP can be tough…

sports, equestrian COLUMBUS CREW SOCCER CAMPS/CLINICS June through October, weeklong camps and one-day clinics; professional soccer training and player development Ages: 3 to 19 Cost: $49 to $135 Camp Location: sites vary, including Columbus Crew Stadium and the Crew training facility in Obetz, , 614-447-4150; thecrew.com

COLUMBUS GYMNASTICS ACADEMY June 13-Aug. 5, weeklong, full-day and half-day camps, single-day option also; gymnastics and trampoline instruction, crafts, games and field trips Ages: 3 to 12 Cost: $17 for one half-day session to $170 Camp Location: Columbus Gymnastics Academy, 6970 Tussing Rd., Reynoldsburg 614-575-9557; cgagymnastics.com

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June 13-Aug. 17, 4-5 p.m. Mondays, 11 a.m.-12 noon Wednesdays; Power League (bumpers) and Kid Stuff bowling leagues Ages: 4 to 8 Cost: $5/Power League session, $6/Kid Stuff session Camp Location: Columbus Square Bowling Palace, 5707 Forest Hills Blvd., Columbus 614-895-1122; palacelanes.com

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June 13-Aug. 9, Monday-Friday sessions, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., extended hours available; daily riding, crafts, snacks, horse games, lessons in safety, grooming and horse physiology Ages: 7 to 16 Cost: $360/session, see website for discounts

Camp Location: Field of Dreams Equine Education Center, 1416 Reynoldsburg-NewAlbany Rd., Blacklick 614-864-9500; fieldofdreamsstables.com

GYM X-TREME June 13-17, full day; supervised use of foam pits, in-ground trampoline and other equipment Ages: 6 to 12 Cost: $185 for session Camp Location: Gym X-Treme, 7708 Green Meadows Dr., Suite A, Lewis Center 614-573-8484; gymx-treme.com

HOOVER SAILING CLUB SUMMER YOUTH CAMP June through August, one- and two-week camps; sailing taught by certified staff members Ages: 7 to 16 Cost: $140 per week Camp Location: Hoover Sailing Club, 4250 Smothers Rd., Westerville 614-326-9437; hooversailingclub.com/siinformation.htm

HUNTER’S DREAM EQUESTRIAN CENTER HORSE CRAZY DAY CAMP June 13-17, July 11-15, Aug. 15-19, weeklong, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Englishstyle riding instruction, horse-related games, crafts and activities; located near Dublin and Powell Ages: 6+ Cost: $325 per week Camp Location: Hunter’s Dream Equestrian Center, 14191 State Rd., Ostrander 614-395-3310; huntersdreamequestrian.com

JUMP START SPORTS CAMP June 6-10; features a different sport each day, applied by playing fun, low-key games Ages: 4 to 7 Cost: $95, scholarships are available Camp Location: Roger A. Reynolds Municipal Park, 3800 Veterans Memorial Dr., Hilliard 440-371-6585; jumpstartsports.com

LIBERTY FARM SUMMER HORSE CAMP June 20-Aug. 12, weeklong, 9 a.m.4 p.m. ; group riding lessons, games on horseback, safe handling, anatomy of a horse, and arts and crafts Ages: 6 to 15 Cost: $375/week, non-refundable deposit of $75 Camp Location: Liberty Farm, 2620 Fisher Rd., Columbus 614-279-0346; libertyhorsefarm.com

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY BUCKEYE SPORTS CAMPS June and July; baseball, field hockey, lacrosse and instruction in more than 25 sports; some with residential option Ages: 6 to 18 Cost: tuition varies by sport Camp Location: Ohio State University, main campus, Columbus 614-247-2267; ohiostatebuckeyes.com/camps

OTTERBEIN UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS CAMPS June and July; 1-, 3-, 4- and 5-day sessions; baseball, basketball, football, volleyball and soccer clinics; some overnight-stay options Ages: 5 to 17 Cost: $35 to $410 Camp Location: various locations, including Otterbein University, , Westerville 614-823-3530; otterbeincardinals.com (select Inside Athletics)

RAYMOND MEMORIAL GOLF CAMPS June 20-24 and July 11-15 (9 a.m.12 noon each day except Friday, 7:30 a.m.-12 noon) ; golf instruction, rules and etiquette Ages: 5 to 17 Cost: $160/session Camp Location: Raymond Memorial Golf Course, 3860 Trabue Rd., Columbus 614-645-3276; columbuscitygolfcourses.com

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BOOKMARK FARMS HORSE LOVER’S DAY CAMP Opens June 13, 2011 • Open to all levels • Our reputation is second to none Also, Mom & Dad & Me Saturday Camp - April 9th 8824 Morse Road, SW Pataskala, OH 43062

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SUMMER HORSE CAMPS weekly themes and weekly registration available see www.sjms.net for a full description of the program

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June through August, day and evening sessions, some before- and after-care available; partners with community-based programs to provide non-competitive programs and camps in a variety of sports Ages: 3 to 12 Cost: $45 to $140 Camp Location: Available through 9 city park systems in Central Ohio (Bexley, Delaware, Dublin, Gahanna, Grove City, New Albany, Reynoldsburg, Upper Arlington, Westerville), ,800-804-3509; skyhawks.com

June 6-Aug. 18, weeklong, 9 a.m.12 noon or 1-4 p.m. sessions; dribbling, passing, ball control, shooting and defending skills, plus rules and etiquette of the game Ages: 5 to 14 Cost: $110/week Camp Location: SoccerFirst, 6490 Dublin Park Dr., Dublin 614-793-0101; soccerfirst.org

SPORTSOHIO June through August, weeklong, half- or full-day sessions, some sin-

gle-day options; multi-sports camps include basketball, soccer, golf, field hockey, lacrosse and more; singlesport camps for select age groups Ages: 5 to 14 Cost: $45 to $245 Camp Location: SportsOhio, 6314 Cosgray Rd., Dublin 614-791-7849; sportsohio.org

THE FIRST TEE OF COLUMBUS summer long, weekday and weekend sessions; golf instruction , administered through Columbus State Community College Ages: 4 to 18 Cost: call for more information Camp Location: Bridgeview Golf Course, 2738 Agler Rd., Columbus 614-471-1404; cscc.edu/firsttee

WINGATE STABLES SUMMER RIDING CAMP June through August, weeklong, half- and full-day sessions; basic riding skills, horse care and safety, plus guest speakers, games and crafts; advanced-rider camps also available. Campers can bring their own horses or use one of the school-program horses.

Ages: 5 to 17 Cost: $399 for full day, $299 for half day, $50 discount for multiple weeks or those who sign up a friend Camp Location: Wingate Stables, 5098 Miller Paul Rd., Westerville 614-589-7434; wingatestables.com

$20 Early enrollment discount!

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Weekly half-day camps in the Columbus area. Download our camp brochure and registration form: www.Dramakids.com/oh1.

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family fun: WORTH THE PRICE OF A SITTER?

Drexel theatre

DREXEL THEATRE 2254 E. Main St., Bexley 614-231-9512 drexel.net

BY GEOFF DUTTON AND MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON

Going to a movie is the old standby. If it seems too obvious or too lame for a special night out, consider a movie with a twist. Central Ohio theaters offer a variety of options to make movie nights more affordable and memorable.

MELISSA: We decided we were in the mood for a low-key and hopefully low-cost night out. I thought it would be fun to see a movie (especially since the last thing we saw in the theaters was Toy Story 3).

GEOFF: Given a half-dozen ideas for a night out, going to a movie is usually about my last choice. I can get my fix from Netflix.

We rarely went to the movies before kids. So it’s tough to imagine a movie worth the price of a sitter.

MELISSA: I enjoy movie nights more than Geoff, but I don’t entirely disagree with his argument. Movies aren’t exactly cheap, especially after paying for concessions and a sitter. Sitting in silence for a couple hours isn’t a very romantic way to spend quality time with your spouse, either. But I do enjoy films, so being married to a reluctant moviegoer has taught me to be resourceful.

GEOFF: Beer. She knows she can bait me with beer and food.

MELISSA: That’s part of it. I’ve figured out that for Geoff (and to a lesser extent, me) it’s usually more fun if it’s not just a trip to the movies. Ideally, it’s an experience. Theaters that serve adult beverages and food add to the experience. Also, I’ve learned that with movies, like with anything else, you don’t necessarily have to pay full price.

GEOFF: Melissa found that the Drexel Theatre in Bexley hosts bargain night on Mondays ($5) and you’ve got great food and drink available at the counter or the adjoining Radio Café. Marcus Theatres in Pickerington and Columbus sell drinks or popcorn for $2 on Tuesdays. The Pickerington location

THE FINANCIALS: Two movie tickets Three Irish coffees @ $5.50 each Tips for the concession clerk A soft drink and a box of Sno Caps

$10 $16.50 $1.50 $6.50

Babysitting fees

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VERDICT: (but Geoff would give it a 2.5 if he could) DANIEL SOHNER PHOTO

also has teamed up with a few local restaurants for a dinner and a movie special. Other area theaters offer rewards programs for regular customers. So we’re talking food and beer and a movie, at a reduced price. OK, maybe a movie’s not such a bad idea….

MELISSA: We opted for the Drexel on a Monday night. Coordinating a sitter on a school night meant we had to see an early show to get her home by 10. The upside: we didn’t have to put the boys to bed — she did.

GEOFF: Guys, be very careful. Many of these deals are for arthouse flicks. This keeps things interesting, but make sure you know your options. Melissa said our choices

at the Drexel were “Black Swan” or “The King’s Speech.” The first being an obvious chick flick, I warily opted for the second. As the previews rolled, I counted my blessings.

There was “Blue Valentine” with a montage of scenes involving a man and woman crying. Then there was “Rabbit Hole” with a couple smothering from grief after the death of their small child. Clearly, I could have done worse than a movie about a stuttering king.

To steel my nerve, however, I stepped out to order a second Irish coffee and a box of Sno Caps.

MELISSA: Little did I know Geoff was silently dissing all the coming attractions. I

was plotting another date. Girls’ night out, anyone?

GEOFF: Fantastic movie. More than a historical piece, it was a riveting family drama of universal themes: paralyzing personal insecurities, empowering marital bonds, sibling rivalry, infidelity, the awkwardness of assuming responsibility for aging parents.

Going to a movie may not be conducive to conversation in the moment, but this one left us with plenty to talk about afterward. And did I mention the Irish coffee?

MELISSA: The movie was fantastic. Colin Firth proved to be more than just eye candy.

He owned the role of King George VI.

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A Basket of

PUPPIES

BY OLIVERA BRATICH

Somehow it seems like a pair of child-size gloves never makes it through winter with both gloves staying together! If you were left with a lonely single glove at the end of this winter, here’s a project to turn it into a fun year-round plush toy!

WHAT YOU NEED • 1 child-size winter glove • 1 small empty plastic bowl (the size of a butter container or take-out dipping sauce) • colorful yarn or ribbon • 10 googly eyes • 5 small pom-poms • 1 piece of felt, same color as the glove • 1 bottle of tacky craft glue • a handful of cotton pillow stuffing (available at any major craft-supply retailer or grab some from an old pillow)

HOW YOU DO IT 1. Stuff each finger of the glove with the cotton pillow stuffing.

2. Fit the glove over the small bowl. Add enough stuffing to the bowl and base of the glove to make the fingers stand straight up.

3. Tie a piece of yarn or string into a bow about one inch down from the top of each finger (around where the first knuckle would be).

4. Cut out 10 small ovals from the colored felt — these will be the puppies’ ears!

5. Set aside 2 felt ovals, 2 googly eyes, and one pom-pom. Dab a bit of tacky glue to each piece and create a face on one finger of the glove. Repeat for each finger.

6. Tie a big bow around the bowl base near the bottom.

Add your own woof-woof sound effects and enjoy your basket of puppies! Feeling creative?

Use other ear shapes and color combinations to create a basket of kittens, teddy bears or baby owls!

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WHO THOUGHT THIS UP OLIVERA BRATICH owns Wholly Craft, 3169 N. High St. The Clintonville shop features handmade goods from more than 100 crafters and artists, including clothing, jewelry, accessories, paper goods, home decor and more! Hours of operation: 1-8 p.m. weekdays, 12-7 p.m. Saturdays, 12-5 p.m. Sundays, closed Tuesdays. For information, go to whollycraft.net.

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family fun: COOKING WITH KIDS

Learning with

PRETZELS

BY MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON

HERE’S A WORD PROBLEM FOR YOU: What’s the perfect snack to feed three hungry kids if one needs help learning her numbers, a second understands fractions well enough to measure ingredients, and a third needs to practice using a ruler?

Raychelle Staron found the answer in a soft pretzel recipe.

Staron, whose three children learn from home through the online school Ohio Connections Academy, incorporated several math and science lessons into an afternoon baking session. Big brother Jake, 11, studied the recipe and added the ingredients. He worked with 9-year-old Ava to mix the pretzel dough.

“I measured out all the different ingredients,” Jake said. “It’s fun mixing a whole bunch of different stuff into a big blob of stuff that becomes something tasty.”

Once the dough was prepared the kids rolled it into snake-like strips and shaped them into numbers. Ava measured her dough pieces with a pink ruler. Five-year-old Addison worked carefully to make sure she didn’t create any backwards numbers.

Once the number pretzels were complete, the kids painted them with egg wash and sprinkled them with salt. Staron popped them into the oven.

Staron said she loves that Connections Academy includes cooking in their curriculum because it’s an important life skill.

“I like that they won’t be lost when they’re on their own,” she said, adding that cooking “has been part of their lives from when they were small.”

The Staron kids gave this particular recipe three thumbs up.

“It tastes good,” Jake said.

PHOTOS BY DANIEL SOHNER

SOFT PRETZELS INGREDIENTS: • 1-1/3 cups of warm water • 1 package of dry active yeast • 1 tablespoon of sugar • 1 large egg • 1/2 teaspoon of table salt • 3-1/4 cups of all purpose flour • 1 tablespoon of water • 2 tablespoons of coarse salt • Cooking oil (spray)

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KID: Pull the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll 1 piece into a rope about 15 inches or any length you desire, depending on the size of the heart you want to make. Put the pretzel on a baking sheet and continue with the remaining dough.

DIRECTIONS: GROWNUP: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Spray the two baking sheets with the cooking oil.

KID: Pour the warm water into a large mixing bowl, sprinkle yeast over the water and let stand for about 5 minutes. Then stir until completely dissolved. Add sugar, table salt, and 1 cup of flour; stir until blended.

KID AND GROWNUP: Add 2 more cups of flour a half-cup at a time, stirring to blend after each one. The dough should be well blended.

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GROWNUP: Break an egg into a small bowl, beat it and add 1 tablespoon of water. Beat together.

GROWNUP: Sprinkle some flour over a clean kitchen surface or cutting board.

KID: Brush the egg wash over each pretzel using a pastry brush. Sprinkle the coarse salt over the pretzels with your fingers.

KID AND GROWNUP: Roll the dough onto the floured surface. Knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, sprinkling lightly with flour if the dough is sticky.

GROWNUP: Bake until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes. Allow to cool on a baking rack before serving.

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family fun: PARTIES

Rollin’

ALONG to a HAPPY

BIRTHDAY

BY MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON

DANIEL SOHNER PHOTOS

After attending a school-sponsored roller skating party, Brody Spurgin was hooked.

He came home from the event and announced to his mom that he had found the site of his 7th birthday party.

“He was so excited,” Carol Spurgin said.

“He kept talking about skating.”

Spurgin was pleased, too. Planning a birthday party in the winter can be daunting, the Bexley mother said.

“It’s a challenge. You can’t do outdoors,” she said.

She also loved that he chose the locale.

“Usually, at the last minute, I’m giving him options,” she said. “He was so determined that made it easier for me.”

She made a call to the United Skates of America facility on Refugee Road and the party planning was underway. The skating rink provides invitations, food, drinks and game tokens for the party guests. Spurgin made cupcakes and goodie bags. (She recommends making extras in case siblings show up unexpectedly.)

Party guests, many of whom had spent more time on ice skates than roller skates, eagerly laced up their skates and tottered toward the glossy wood floor. During the first few laps, the kids alternated between mopping the floor with their bottoms and

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hugging the wall. Before too long, though, several were gliding slowly — but smoothly — around the rink.

They cheered when Brody was invited into the DJ booth to pick a song and give a shout out to his guests. Brody took the opportunity to speak from the heart.

“Thank you for coming to my party,” he told his guests.

He also got the chance to try his luck at the rink’s Wheel of Fortune, a spinning wheel delineated with different prizes.

Brody gave it a big spin and won 200 tickets that he could use to “shop” for goodies at the rink’s prize counter. Party guests earned tickets by playing the arcade games.

Brody’s party took place during familyskate hours on a Wednesday afternoon.

His guests mingled happily with the rest of the skaters and were invited onto the floor to dance the Hokey Pokey. They were also treated to a visit from Skato, the rink’s skating dinosaur mascot.

Party-goers and their parents didn’t mind sharing the experience with the whole rink and parent Kristen Johnson loved the idea of having the event right after school.

“They have to burn up that energy anyway,” she said.

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Details: WHERE: United Skates of America, 3362 Refugee Rd., Southeast Side

COST: Three different party packages range from $109.50 to $159.50 for up to 10 kids. Additional guests may be added for an additional cost. The packages include pizza or hot dogs for the children. Families can bring in their own cake and can purchase ice cream.

WHEN: Birthday parties take place during family skating sessions. Staff can steer party planners to less crowded days and times.

WHO: The rink hosts birthday parties for skaters of all ages, according to event coordinator Jean Robbins: “We book parties from anywhere as young as two, all the way up to 30.”

TIP: If you’re throwing a skating party in the summer, remind guests to wear socks. Spurgin added them to her goodie bags — just in case.

FOR MORE INFO: 614-239-7202, unitedskates.com/Columbus

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family fun: EATING OUT WITH KIDS

Montgomery Inn THE MOM SAYS My son is going through a ribs phase. If he has a say in where we go when we eat out, he’ll beg for a place that serves ribs.

So, after our last restaurant-review experience (a less-than-stellar dim sum meal), I figured I owed him some barbecue.

Montgomery Inn is a sprawling establishment on the eastern edge of Dublin, just off Rt. 161. Clearly it’s built to accommodate crowds, but we went on a Sunday evening (which happens to be my favorite night to eat out, precisely because you aren’t going to get crowds). So we were seated and served quickly. Our waitress Kelly was pleasant and didn’t hover too much.

The Crostini appetizer ($5.50) was tasty: Their twist (because doesn’t it seem as if every restaurant has to put a twist on their crostini?) was a layer of blue cheese under the standard layer of diced tomatoes, parmesan cheese, garlic and herbs. I loved it but I know it wasn’t a hit with our son.

I went for the Barbecued Spring Chicken, paying an extra $2 for all white meat (for a total of $18). The two half breasts with wings were impressively moist but kind of bland (even when eaten with the house barbecue sauce that comes on the side).

However, my side dish (and entrees only come with one side) was outstanding — a Baked Sweet Potato with Honey Butter.

When I go out for a meal, I always hope to encounter something different, and this veggie fit the bill.

My husband had the Western Barbecue Burger ($10), which he devoured, plus a side “Ribs King” Salad ($3 and a big thumb’s up for the craisins in it).

The food is pricey but, to be fair, my son’s and my meals yielded enough leftovers for lunch the next day.

The bathrooms were quite ornate, but I wouldn’t send children on their own to find them; the restaurant is built like a maze and there’s no telling where they’d end up.

—JANE HAWES

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DANIEL SOHNER PHOTOS

THE KID SAYS When my mom told me I was going to a place that specialized in ribs, I was excited because I can’t get enough ribs.

I thought Montgomery Inn was going to be good when I saw it, because it looked like a sports place, a hangout for people before they go to a baseball or football game. There were a bunch of copies of trophies like the World Series trophy, and autographed baseballs and footballs in glass cases.

It was kind of hard to find the bathrooms. I would ask someone working there where they are instead of trying to follow the signs like I did. They were very clean and fancy, but they only had two stalls. It can’t hold many people at a time.

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The people who work there are very nice, definitely very cheerful.

I ordered first a Dr. Pepper. It was my first time ever having a Dr. Pepper. I’ve had Pepsi and Diet Pepsi and I don’t want to try Mountain Dew. It tasted like a fizzy cherry with a root beer, and it was really good.

My mom ordered Crostini for an appetizer. It looked like a mini-pizza, but I didn’t like the blue cheese on it because it was kind of bittersweet.

For dinner, I ordered the Pork Loin Ribs ($25 for a full slab, $20 for a half slab) which are their signature ribs. On the side, I had Saratoga Chips, which are pretty much like french-fry-tasting potato chips and they

go really well with the barbecue sauce.

I was expecting the barbecue sauce to be very sweet, but it’s actually spicy enough that it goes really well with anything.

I ordered the full slab of ribs, which had about 10 or 11 bones. It’s hard to describe how meat tastes, but I loved it. I wanted to finish it there and I could have, but I thought it would be better if I brought the last four home and I had them for lunch another day.

A tip: If you save them, they actually taste really good if you don’t heat them up again after being in the fridge.

I would go back and I want to now.

—COLIN HAWES

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family fun: DAY TRIPPIN’

A TALE OF TWO

Indoor Water Parks FORT RAPIDS INDOOR WATERPARK RESORT My boys have always been curious about the winding waterslides at the Fort Rapids Indoor Waterpark Resort.

The slides, which start and end indoors, are easily visible from I-70, a road we travel often.

I’ve hesitated taking them to an indoor-water park because I worried they might be too little to enjoy it, but I was pleasantly surprised.

Fort Rapids has a large zero-entry pool, dubbed the Kiddie Korral. It features several small slides that my sometimes-nervous 4-year-old eagerly tackled again and again. Points for the netting that keeps sliders from colliding with swimmers. The pool, which is only 2 feet at its deepest point, also has bucket swings which appealed to the toddler set.

Six-year-old Nick was drawn to the basketball hoops located in the same pool. Later, he and his 5-year-old friend hit the four-story play structure called the Rascal Round Up, even though it attracted kids a little older than they are. The structure has a variety of open and closed slides, water games and climbing spots for kids.

One of the most popular features was a bucket that youngsters could fill with water and then dump on unsuspecting people several stories below. Several adults who got nailed seemed mildly annoyed by the water attack.

Nick really wanted to try his hand at the monkey bars set over water but was told he was too short. Several of the attractions have height restrictions.

The 5-year-old in our party tried the Shoot Out Racer slide that is open to kids 42 inches and taller: Riders lie on their bellies on a mat and shoot through a dark tunnel. He said he was “a little scared” during the ride. His mother, who also braved the side, agreed that it was frightening.

“I wouldn’t encourage a kid to go unless you knew he or she was mature enough to not freak out,” she said.

I tried out the big tube slides that have a height minimum of 48 inches and use an inner tube. I had a blast zooming down Ambush Alley, one of the slides that loop outside the building. I couldn’t tell when I left the building for the frigid outdoors but enjoyed it all the same.

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FORT RAPIDS INDOOR WATERPARK RESORT 4560 Hilton Corporate Dr., Columbus 877-337-7527 fortrapids.com COST: An all-day pass is $23.95 per person, Monday-Friday, and $29.95 Saturday-Sunday; a pass after 4 p.m. costs $21.95; a spectator pass is $9.95. The park often offers coupons at its website.

HOURS: in March, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. every Friday-Saturday and from March 18 on; hours vary on other days and the waterpark is closed the first three Tuesdays and Wednesdays in March. Always check the website for that day’s hours.

Overall, we had a great time. We went on a very busy day, which meant lines for some of the bigger slides. The locker rooms were crowded and a bit messy. The park didn’t feel overly crowded until we went to order lunch.

We waited more than an hour for our pizza, but the clerk gave the kids free ice cream to apologize for the delay.

The cafe serves pizza, hotdogs and hamburgers. Prices range from $4 for a personal pan pizza to $5.50 for a hamburger combo that includes fries and drink.

—MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON

TIPS: Bring beach towels. The park provides small bath towels but kids will be happier with a bigger, thicker towel. And don’t forget to pack waterproof sandals for use in the locker room.

COCO KEY WATER RESORT AT CHERRY VALLEY LODGE I knew we wouldn’t be alone when my son, two of his seventh-grade buddies and I headed east for the CoCo Key Water Resort, just south of Granville, on MLK Day. The water park opened in 2006 and has remained a popular destination for families (despite ongoing issues with ownership: at press time, the facility’s corporate owner had just been sold, but with assurances that operations will remain the same at its 10 facilities across the U.S.). But we weren’t expecting the line out the door when we arrived at the 10 a.m. opening time.

Once inside, it was a mad dash to claim a table and chairs. There are small lockers available ($6, payable when you check in), as well as five sparsely-furnished “cabanas” ($50-$75 each). But once we got down to the business of splashing, all was well.

The locker rooms were a little rundown: Most of the showers were either not working or spewing only cold water. But in the rest of the spacious, colorful and well-managed facility, all is well. I was especially impressed with how vigilant, without being overbearing, the teen-aged lifeguards were.

The little-kid area featured a zero-depth pool, buckets and sprays, plus a short slide. Nearby was also a parent/child warm whirlpool, but it was always overcrowded.

Parrot’s Perch, the centerpiece area, has four opentopped slides, a water cannon and a gigantic bucket that emptied every 10 minutes. Tip: To avoid getting nailed by the water dump, listen for 20 seconds of ticking noises. I saw one little boy get emotionally scarred for life when he was flattened by the deluge.

More popular with my tweens were the Coconut Grove Adventure River and three giant closed slides — which don’t come with any warnings, by the way. I foolishly chose the Barracuda Blast slide and it was only after I came shooting out of it at warp speed that the boys giddily informed me that I had picked “the scariest one.” Ya think? All I’ll say about the pitch-dark, winding, twisting slide rides is hold your nose unless your sinuses need a good cleaning out.

Food acquisition was a chore. You can’t bring anything of your own in there, except for baby food or formula in plastic containers. Getting our medium cheese pizza ($12.75) and five garlic breadsticks ($5.60) took about 40 minutes. There is also a 12-and-under menu available ($5 for the usual combo array of food and drink). You can also towel off, get dressed and hit one of three sit-down restaurants on site.

The boys also enjoyed the games arcade, which gave them a break from the splashing. We ended up staying five hours and it felt about right.

—JANE HAWES

COCO KEY WATER RESORT AT CHERRY VALLEY LODGE 2299 Cherry Valley Rd., Newark 800-788-8008 cocokeywaterresort.com COST: Day passes were $15 per person; “twilight passes” for 4 p.m.-9 p.m. on weekdays are $8, and Thursday evenings offer a “buy one, get one” free deal. You can purchase passes online and the costs do change throughout the year.

HOURS: in March, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fridays-Sundays and from March 18th on, 4 p.m.-9 p.m. all other days except March 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9 when the water resort will be closed.

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family fun: PLAYGROUND PATROL

The Mall at Tuttle Crossing

Kids Soft Play Area

BY JANE HAWES

Whoever thought up the idea of putting a playground inside a mall is a genius. With the way malls have evolved, you could set up home at a mall playground and not lack for anything. Such is certainly the case with the Kids Soft Play Area at The Mall at Tuttle Crossing.

DANIEL SOHNER PHOTOS

This one caters to the toddler and preschooler set: A kid can’t be taller than 42 inches to play on the “solar system” of fiberglass planets and space shuttles set atop the bouncy, carpeted flooring. But the perimeter of the play area is rimmed by very cushy seating and there’s a Starbucks, Caribou Coffee and Godiva Chocolate shop all within shouting distance of the play area, so a grownup is set for as long as the kid lasts. There’s even free Wi-Fi if you’ve brought along a laptop.

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fountains. The only real minuses are a Build-a-Bear Workshop and a Fuzziwig’s Candy Factory looming right over the play area. Best of luck getting past them.

Depending on how easily distracted your child is, you might want to park on the north side of the mall, next to the entrance with the Panera Bread and the Ruby Tuesday, because the other, closest entrance takes you right through the Fountain (food) Court. That’s on the south side, between the two Macy’s (still can’t figure out why there are two, but there are).

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The other plus of parking on the north side is you get to go down the escalator to reach the lower-level play area (just outside the entrance to the JCPenney store). There’s also an elevator there, in case you need one.

I was pleasantly surprised to see that the Tuttle Crossing play area seems to be a favorite with nursing moms. I saw several who didn’t even feel the need to use covers while breastfeeding, and no one seemed to bat an eyelash.

Also much appreciated is the fact that the play area closes from 2-2:30 p.m. each day for cleaning.

THE MALL AT TUTTLE CROSSING KIDS SOFT PLAY AREA Lower Level 5043 Tuttle Crossing Blvd., Dublin 614-717-9300 shoptuttlecrossing.com HOURS: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Monday-Saturday (outside doors open at 9 a.m.), 12-6 p.m. Sunday (doors open at 11 a.m.)

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family fun: MEDIA REVIEWS

books

“I’M NOT.”

by Pam Smallcomb Two friends reflect on their strengths and weaknesses and what makes their friendship strong — one is a good artist and the other a good baker but both are true blue friends. Highlighting differences between friends makes this simple picture book great for beginner readers who are developing a sense of self.

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KIDS “ERNEST, THE MOOSE WHO DOESN’T FIT”

by Catherine Rayner No matter how he tries Ernest the Moose does not fit in this book — he shimmies, shifts, shuffles to no avail.

Poor Ernest is disappointed until a friend helps solve his big problem. The unique placement and font styles will provide visual interest as well as the full-page pull-out at the end. FOR AGES 4 TO 8.

FOR AGES 4 TO 8.

“LITTLE WHITE RABBIT”

by Kevin Henkes A little white rabbit heads out on a spring day to explore. Inspired by his surroundings, the rabbit imagines what it would be like to be like what he finds. With his imagination anything is possible. This sweet picture book from awardwinning author Kevin Henkes is perfect for welcoming in Spring.

FOR AGES 2 TO 7.

“DOG LOVES BOOKS”

by Louise Yates Dog loves everything about books which leads him to open his own bookstore. When he does not receive any customers, Dog gets lost in the books on his selves. When a customer finally enters the store, he knows exactly what to recommend. RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 4 TO 8.

“LET’S COUNT GOATS”

by Mem Fox and Jan Thomas Can you count the goats? Younger children can count the goats on each page while older readers can keep a running tally of the goats throughout the book. This sim—BETH MUNCY, YOUTH SERVICES TEAM LEADER, SOUTHEAST ple rhyming book is enhanced by Jan Thomas’ fun and BRANCH OF THE COLUMBUS zany illustrations of goats in comical situations.

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“THE TEEN’S GUIDE TO WORLD DOMINATION: ADVICE ON LIFE, LIBERTY, AND THE PURSUIT OF AWESOMENESS”

by Josh Shipp Teen advice guru, Josh Shipp, uses his off-beat sense of humor and “in-your-face approach” to offer teens advice on taking control of their world. His honest, pactical and topical approach will have teens listening. Shipp teaches how to become a hero and overcome the seven “villains” out to keep teens from discovering their awesomeness. FOR AGES 12 TO 17.

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WEBSITE

WORD WORLD wordworld.com This website based on the popular PBS Kids program features games, printables, ebooks and more highlighting pre-reading skills. Special sections for parents and teachers offer ideas for using the television show and website with children to prepare them for Kindergarten. —BETH MUNCY

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“A STORY BEFORE BED — PERSONALIZED CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOKS” Some of the best and most creative apps on the iPad are the 3-D or animated or motion-sensitive children’s storybooks. The newest twist on this genre is “A Story Before Bed — Personalized Children’s Picture Books” (currently free for iPad and iPhone). This app features a pre-recorded version of “The Frog Princess.” Parents can make their own recording of the “Itsy Bitsy Spider” or “Baa Baa Black Sheep” and then download it to this app. This app makes for great family memories for grandparents, parents and children.

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“CHICKEN COUP” If you’d like to have your kids spend some time down on the farm, Chicken Coup (99 cents for iPad and iPhone) is a universal app that can make that happen. This game features hens, roosters and foxes all running wild on a farm. Put your child to the task of rounding them up and putting them in their individual pens. This app has gorgeous graphics and the animals are easily moved to their pens with a simple “drag-and-drop” motion. There are three different farm levels (based on placement of barns and buildings). Things get wild when 25 or so chickens amble on to the screen. —PHIL PIKELNY

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The Saga continues with this latest LEGO adaption of the Star Wars Saga. With the movies covered in the previous two games, this time players can explore the settings and characters of the animated Clone Wars TV series, now with plastic LEGO humor. These games always make for fun cooperative family fun.

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TUESDAY 1 FREE! After School Attack: Art, Science or Snack! You never know which treat you’ll get during this monthly, hands-on activity-filled program for kids ages 8-10. All materials are provided. Registration required. 4-5 p.m. Free. Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614-882-7277 ext. 5006.

Central Ohio Home & Garden Show 2011 Recently honored with the National Association of Consumer Shows’ prestigious Show of the Year award, the Central Ohio Home & Garden Show is renowned for its breathtaking live gardens, and interactive home and garden show featuring more than 400 exhibits and attractions. Noon-8 p.m. Adults: $12; Children 12 and under: Free. Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave. 614-461-5257. dispatchevents.com.

FREE! Crafty Tuesday Join us every week for kid-friendly craft time! Geared toward kids age two and up. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Sprout Soup, 4310 N. High St., Clintonville.

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Grow with Me Preschool Programs Program for children (through age six) providing opportunities to play and socialize with others, as well as participating in learning circles and crafts. Parents (or caregivers) often form friend-

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A light snack will be provided. 910:30 a.m. $3. Groveport KidSpace Building, 630 Wirt Rd. 614-8363333.

FREE! Story Times: Tales for Toddlers (18-36 months) 10:15-10:45 a.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-481-3778.

WEDNESDAY 2 Central Ohio Home & Garden Show 2011 Recently honored with the National Association of Consumer Shows’ prestigious Show of the Year award, the Central Ohio Home & Garden Show is renowned for its breathtaking live gardens, and interactive home and garden show featuring more than 400 exhibits and attractions. Noon-8 p.m. Adults: $12; Children 12 and under: Free. Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave. 614-461-5257. dispatchevents.com.

FREE! Columbus Babywearing Learn more about babywearing. We have carriers you can try and borrow for a deposit. Please bring any questions and carriers to share.

10:30 a.m. Sprout Soup, 4310 N. High St., Clintonville. 614-846-4827.

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others, as well as participating in learning circles and crafts. Parents (or caregivers) often form friendships with other adult participants.

A light snack will be provided. 910:30 a.m. $3. Groveport KidSpace Building, 630 Wirt Rd. 614-8363333.

FREE! La Leche League of Gahanna The La Leche League of Gahanna is reactivating. Mothers with their nurslings (and mothers-to-be) interested in breastfeeding, are welcome to attend. Breastfeeding...it makes a difference. 7 p.m. Free.

Columbus Metropolitan Library Gahanna, 310 Granville St., Gahanna. 614-269-7181. llli.org.

Shen Yun With an all-new 2011 production, Shen Yun will offer an exhilarating experience with grand scale performances celebrating classical Chinese dance and music inspired by the myths, legends, and divine beauty of 5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture. You’ll be spellbound by stunning costumes, brilliant choreography, and state-ofthe-art backdrops, all complemented by a live orchestra combining Chinese and Western instruments in a masterful fusion. Children must be at least three years old to attend.

7:30-10 p.m. $60-$120. Ohio Theatre, 55 E. State St., Downtown. 888488-8628. ohiogala.com.

FREE! Story Times: Baby Games (6-17 months) 10:15-10:45 a.m.

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The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is located at 4850 W. Powell Rd. in Powell. Admission is free to members or $12.99 (ages 10-59), $7.99 (ages 2-9 and 60+) and free for children under 2.

Remember also: Franklin County residents receive half-price admission on Wednesdays (with proof of address) and seniors, ages 60+, receive half-price admission on Tuesdays. Active and non-active duty military personnel receive a $2 discount on up to six tickets any day with a valid ID. For more information, call 800-MONKEYS.

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Central Ohio Home & Garden Show 2011 Recently honored with the National Association of Consumer Shows’ prestigious Show of the Year award, the Central Ohio Home & Garden Show is renowned for its breathtaking live gardens, and interactive home and garden show featuring more than 400 exhibits and attractions. Noon-8 p.m. Adults: $12; Children 12 and under: Free. Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave. 614-461-5257. dispatchevents.com.

FREE! Story Times: Family Story Time (2-5 years) 7-7:30 p.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-4813778. ghpl.org.

FREE! Tail Waggin’ Tutors New reader? Just need practice? Register for ten minute, read-aloud time with a certified (and gentle) therapy dog. Youth staff will contact you with your child’s ten-minute reading time. Children only, please. 7-8 p.m. Free. Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614882-7277 ext. 5006.

Teen Parenting Communication Strategies That Work With her widely acclaimed humor, wisdom and deep understanding of the teenage brain, Dr. Laura Kastner will discuss management approaches for handling some of the most common hot-button issues of adolescence described in her latest book, “Getting to CALM: Cool-headed Strategies for Parenting Tweens + Teens.” Laura Kastner, PhD. writes and lectures widely on adolescent development and family relationships. 6:30-8 p.m. Free (but there is a $10 suggested donation).

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Arnold Sports Festival Featuring nearly 18,000 athletes competing in 45 sports and athletic events (including 12 Olympic sports), the Arnold Sports Festival (hosted by Arnold Schwarzenegger), is the largest multi-sport festival in the nation. The Arnold Fitness EXPO takes place at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, and features more than 700 exhibit booths offering the latest in fitness apparel, equipment, training tools, nutrition and entertainment. New to the festival is the IFBB sanctioned Bikini International competition, the Arnold Sports Film Festival, the Arnold Track and Field Champi-

Preschool Rock ‘n Rollers Music and movement-based program for children ages six and older. The class introduces activities for music and movement on alternating weeks that the parent/caregiver will enjoy with the child. Each class is offered on a drop-in basis; pre-registration is not required. 9-10 a.m. $3 per child. Groveport KidSpace Building, 630 Wirt Rd. 614-8363333. groveport.org

FRIDAY 4 Arnold Sports Festival Featuring nearly 18,000 athletes competing in 45 sports and athletic events (including 12 Olympic sports), the Arnold Sports Festival (hosted by Arnold Schwarzenegger), is the largest multi-sport festival in the nation. The Arnold Fitness EXPO takes place at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, and features more than 700 exhibit booths offering the latest in fitness apparel, equipment, training tools, nutrition and entertainment. New to the festival: the IFBB sanctioned Bikini International competition, the Arnold Sports Film Festival, the Arnold Track and Field Championships, the Arnold Hockey Challenge, and the Ultimate Teen Challenge weightlifting event. 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. $10 adv; $15 door. Various Downtown locations. arnoldsportsfestival.com.

Central Ohio Home & Garden Show 2011 Recently honored with the National Association of Consumer Shows’ prestigious Show of

the Year award, the Central Ohio Home & Garden Show is renowned for its breathtaking live gardens, and interactive home and garden show featuring more than 400 exhibits and attractions. Noon-8 p.m. Adults: $12; Children 12 and under: Free. Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave. 614-461-5257. dispatchevents.com.

FREE! Elephants, Piggies and Pigeons (oh my!) The silly stories of Mo Willems will have kids in grades K through three laughing, dancing and singing! There will also be a fun pigeon craft. 11 a.m. Free. Old Worthington Library, 820 High St., Worthington. 614-807-2626.

FREE! First Friday Movies How about catching a hot new DVD release on the big screen at the library? Bring your best buddy and a snack if you wish! No registration required. For grades K-5. 3:15-5 p.m.

Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614486-2951.

Preschool Picassos Create crafts that little hands can easily construct. Children ages 2 to 6 are welcome (adult participation required).

9-10 a.m. $3. Groveport KidSpace Building, 630 Wirt Rd. 614-8363333.

Toddler Time Join us for a morning of fun and play. A variety of large and fine motor skills equipment plus arts and crafts will be available. This program will benefit your child by increasing social skills and encouraging family involvement. Every child (or family of children) must be accompanied by an adult. Ages kindergarten and under with parent. Children up to six months old are allowed at no charge. Frequent visitor cards can be purchased at the front desk of the Community Center. 9:30-11:30 a.m. $3 per child per visit; Cards: $15 for 6 visits. Westerville Parks and Recreation Department, 350 N. Cleveland Ave., Westerville. 614901-6500.

SATURDAY 5 Arnold Sports Festival Featuring nearly 18,000 athletes competing in 45 sports and athletic events (including 12 Olympic sports), the Arnold Sports Festival (hosted by Arnold Schwarzenegger), is the

largest multi-sport festival in the nation. The Arnold Fitness EXPO takes place at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, and features more than 700 exhibit booths offering the latest in fitness apparel, equipment, training tools, nutrition and entertainment. New to the festival: the IFBB sanctioned Bikini International competition, the Arnold Sports Film Festival, the Arnold Track and Field Championships, the Arnold Hockey Challenge, and the Ultimate Teen Challenge weightlifting event. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $10 adv; $15 door. Various Downtown locations. arnoldsportsfestival.com.

Central Ohio Home & Garden Show 2011 Recently honored with the National Association of Consumer Shows’ prestigious Show of the Year award, the Central Ohio Home & Garden Show is renowned for its breathtaking live gardens, and interactive home and garden show featuring more than 400 exhibits and attractions. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Adults: $12; Children 12 and under: Free. Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave. 614-461-5257. dispatchevents.com.

FREE! Civil War Era Clothing Have you ever looked at photographs from the Civil War and wondered what they were wearing underneath? Get a glimpse of 1860s clothing during a fashion show featuring men’s, women’s and children’s civilian work clothes, ball gowns, mourning clothes, and more. The show will even include a family-friendly look at the undergarments of the time. Visitors will also get a chance to try on some of the clothing. 2-3:30 p.m. Free. Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614-882-7277 ext. 5006.

FREE! Mardi Gras Masquerade Kids will make their very own animal mask complete with feathers and sequins just in time for Mardi Gras! For children ages 3 and older.

Call 614-836-3333 by March 3 to register. Children ages 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

10-11 a.m. Free. Crooked Alley KidSpace, 630 Wirt Rd. 614-836-3333.

FREE! Saturday Tales Bring the entire family to the library for stories, songs and rhymes! Each session will feature a different letter of the alphabet. 11-11:30 a.m. Free.

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Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., Olde Towne East. 614645-8733. fpconservatory.org.

Trout Fishing in America Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet of the four-time, Grammy-nominated duo, Trout Fishing in America, will Westerville Public Library, 126 S. delight children and astound adults State St., Westerville. 614-882-7277 through witty lyrics capturing a ext. 5006. child’s perspective, tuneful FREE! Short North Gallery Hop melodies, and solid musicianship.

Popular, see-and-be-seen monthly Folk, pop and family fun music for event where Short North boutiques, all ages. 7 p.m. $8-$20. Midland restaurants, shops, and galleries stay Theatre, 36 N. Park Pl., Newark. 740open late. Expect tons of people, 345-5483. delicious food carts, gallery receptions, pedicabs, and maybe a long- Whole Birth Prenatal Yoga 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Call for special prolost friend. It’s fun. 4-10 p.m. Free. motional pricing. The Bodywell StuShort North District, Along North dio, 1515 W. Lane Ave., 614-403High Street between Fifth Avenue 1626. wholebirth.com. and Nationwide Boulevard., Short Worthington High School 10th North. 614-299-8050.

Annual Pancake Day Please join shortnorth.org. us for food, games, a great silent FREE! Star Wars Day Grab your costume and light saber, and join us auction, entertainment, and fun for a Star Wars celebration exploring during this annual Worthington tradition. Thomas Worthington High exciting Star Wars-themed activities. Costumed members of the Star School, 300 W. Dublin Granville Rd., Wars Ohio 501st Legion will also be Worthington. For hours, please call on hand to join in the festivities! 1-3 614-431-9708. p.m. Free. Delaware County District Library Powell Branch, 460 S. Liberty St., Powell. 614-888-9160.

FREE! Story Times: Saturday Story Stomp (2-5 years) No registration required. 11-11:30 a.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-481-3778. ghpl.org.

The Fundamentals of Gardening: The Garden Schedule Learn how to use the garden calendar, how and when to best sow seeds and transplant, and how to get the garden ready for the growing season. 10:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. $20.

Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., Olde Towne East. 614645-5923.

The Orchid Forest Take a winter escape to the Franklin Park Conservatory for a journey of the senses. In an explosion of shapes, colors, textures, and scents supplied by the hundreds of orchid blooms in the Conservatory’s Rainforest biome and Showhouse, The Orchid Forest promises to transport guests from Ohio’s snowy winter to the warm tropics. Extended Wednesday hours until 8 p.m. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults: $11; Seniors: $9; Children 3-17: $6; Free for children under two.

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SUNDAY 6 Arnold Sports Festival Featuring nearly 18,000 athletes competing in 45 sports and athletic events (including 12 Olympic sports), the Arnold Sports Festival (hosted by Arnold Schwarzenegger), is the largest multi-sport festival in the nation. The Arnold Fitness EXPO takes place at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, and features more than 700 exhibit booths offering the latest in fitness apparel, equipment, training tools, nutrition and entertainment. New to the festival: the IFBB sanctioned Bikini International competition, the Arnold Sports Film Festival, the Arnold Track and Field Championships, the Arnold Hockey Challenge, and the Ultimate Teen Challenge weightlifting event. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $10 adv; $15 door. Various Downtown locations. arnoldsportsfestival.com.

Central Ohio Home & Garden Show 2011 Recently honored with the National Association of Consumer Shows’ prestigious Show of the Year award, the Central Ohio Home & Garden Show is renowned for its breathtaking live gardens,

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and interactive home and garden show featuring more than 400 exhibits and attractions. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Adults: $12; Children 12 and under: Free. Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave. 614-461-5257. dispatchevents.com.

CraftView Afternoons: Beaded Jewelry 101 Beat the winter blahs with a fun afternoon of creativity!

Adults and teens are invited to come to the Ohio Craft Museum to learn basic bead-stringing and jewelry techniques. You’ll finish with a bracelet and matching earrings. 1-3 p.m. $12. Ohio Craft Museum, 1665 W. Fifth Ave., Grandview. 614-4864402.

Family Fun Day Join Franklin Park Conservatory’s two macaws, Mic and Max, and a few of their friends from the Columbus Zoo for a family-friendly show-and-tell. No registration required. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free with $6-$11 admission. Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., Olde Towne East. 614-645-8733. fpconservatory.org.

MONDAY 7 Pee Wee Play Gym Join us for a morning of fun and play. A wide variety of large and fine motor skills equipment will be available. This program will benefit your child by increasing social skills and encouraging family involvement. Every child (or family of children) must be accompanied by an adult. Ages three and under with parent. Children up to six months old are allowed at no charge. Frequent visitor cards can be purchased at the front desk of the Community Center. 9:30-11:30 a.m. $3 per child per visit; Cards: $15 for 6 visits. Westerville Parks and Recreation Department, 350 N. Cleveland Ave., Westerville. 614-901-6500.

Sign Language I The Mom and Me Sign Language Class is designed to teach families basic signs and phrases for everyday communication in American Sign Language.

Students will make crafts and participate in games that will help reinforce their learning. The five-week class starts on Monday, March 7 at 7 p.m. Ages six and up are welcome to attend. Register by March 5. Children ages nine and under must be accompanied by an adult. 7-8 p.m.

THE HOOT FAMILY FILM SERIES Saturday, March 26 — HOOT is a monthly festival of films, music and activities designed for Central Ohio families and children. On the final Saturday of each month, families are invited to enjoy stimulating games, story readings, and music from around the world. The Shazzbots, a popular local kids band, will provide music between short films like “Thom Cat,” “Don’t Smash,” “Letting Go” and “Free to Good Home.”

All presentations of HOOT are “G” rated and admission to the series is free with a suggested donation of a canned good to benefit Mid-Ohio Foodbank. HOOT is sponsored by Columbus Parent and Little Dreamers Big Believers. $25 per family; $10 for individuals.

Crooked Alley KidSpace, 630 Wirt Rd. 614-836-3333.

Sign Language II The Mom and Me Sign Language II is the second class in our sign language series.

This class is designed to build on the foundation that families have learned in Mom and Me Sign Language I. Families will expand their vocabulary skills and learn how to put all of their knowledge together to communicate in American Sign Language. Students will make crafts and participate in games that will help reinforce their learning. 6-7 p.m. $25 per family; $10 for individuals.

Crooked Alley KidSpace, 630 Wirt Rd. 614-836-3333.

FREE! Story Times: Music & Movement (2-5 years) No registration required. 1-1:30 p.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-481-3778.

TUESDAY 8 FREE! Crafty Tuesday Join us every week for kid-friendly craft time! For ages two and up. 11 a.m.1 p.m. Free. Sprout Soup, 4310 N. High St., Clintonville. 614-267-7768.

FREE! Family Arts and Crafts Share creative time together with your child doing arts and crafts. This program is designed for families with preschoolers to come enjoy quality time building and exploring different types of arts and crafts. For children ages five and under with parent. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Westerville

Parks and Recreation Department, 350 N. Cleveland Ave., Westerville.

614-901-6500.

Grow with Me Preschool Programs Program for children (through age six) providing opportunities to play and socialize with others, as well as participating in learning circles and crafts. Parents (or caregivers share this experience with their children) often form friendships with other adult participants. A light snack will be provided. 9-10:30 a.m. $3. Groveport KidSpace Building, 630 Wirt Rd. 614836-3333.

FREE! Story Times: Tales for Toddlers (18-36 months) 10:15-10:45 a.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-481-3778.

WEDNESDAY 9 FREE! Duct Tape Diversions Need a new wallet, purse or a cool holder for your iPod? Why not get creative with duct tape? Join us for duct tape crafts and fun! Teens only. 3-5 p.m. Free. Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614882-7277 ext. 5006.

Grow with Me Preschool Programs Program for children (through age six) providing opportunities to play and socialize with others, as well as participating in learning circles and crafts. Parents (or caregivers share this experience with their children) often form friendships with other adult participants. A light snack will be provided. 9-10:30 a.m. $3. Groveport KidSpace Building, 630 Wirt Rd. 614836-3333.

FREE! Story Times: Baby Games (6-17 months) 10:15-10:45 a.m.

Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614481-3778. ghpl.org.

FREE! Story Times: Family Story Time (2-5 years) 7-7:30 p.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-4813778. ghpl.org.

FREE! Tail Waggin’ Tutors New reader? Just need practice? Register for ten minutes read-aloud time with a certified (and gentle) therapy dog. Youth staff will contact you with your child’s ten-minute reading time. Children only, please. 7-8 p.m. Free. Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614882-7277 ext. 5006.

THURSDAY 10 Children’s Theater Classes For children ages 9-15 who love a little drama! Learn the vocabulary, techniques and skills of acting in theater productions. The students will take the skills they have learned and participate in a performance on Thursday, April 14. Minimum class size is six. Register and prepay by March 8.

Payment by check, cash or charge.

Children ages nine and under must be accompanied by an adult. 5:456:30 p.m. $40. Crooked Alley KidSpace, 630 Wirt Rd., 614-836-3333.

Preschool Cooking: Greens Children ages three to five will taste sweet and tasty winter greens as

they make a green monster smoothie, kale chips, and pesto in this vitamin-rich class. Taught by Rachel Tayse Baillieul. 11 a.m.-noon. $20. Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., Olde Towne East.

614-645-8733. fpconservatory.org.

Preschool Rock ‘n Rollers Music and movement-based program for children up to age six. The class introduces activities for music and movement on alternating weeks that the parent/caregiver will enjoy with the child. Each class is offered on a drop-in basis; pre-registration is not required. 9-10 a.m. $3 per child. Groveport KidSpace Building, 630 Wirt Rd. 614-836-3333.

FRIDAY 11 Baobab In West Africa, where a drought has brought hardship for many years, an ancient baobab tree stands watch. One day, the ancient baobab brings forth an egg and from this egg is born a little boy.

The people in the village discover that he is the only one who can free the source of water, buried in the heart of the ancient baobab. The brave young boy goes on a quest filled with challenges and excitement. 7 p.m. Adults: $16; Members/students/seniors: $12; Under 12: $6. The Wexner Center for the Arts, 1871 N. High St., Campus. 614292-3535. wexarts.org.

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Los Angeles Kings 7 p.m. $20-$100.

Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Arena District. 614-2462000.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Presented by the Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, “Joseph” is Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s biblical story of a young man and the antics of his 11 brothers from the Hebrew Bible’s Book of Genesis. As the favored son of his father, Joseph is sold into slavery because of his brothers’ jealousy, and later finds redemption with his gift of interpreting dreams. Proceeds will benefit Central Ohio’s only pediatric hospice and palliative care program. 7 p.m. $15/$22/$27. Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St., Downtown. 614469-0939. pleasureguild.org.

Preschool Picassos Create crafts that little hands can easily construct.

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Bariatric Surgery Information Session Nationwide Children’s Hospital Monday, March 28, 2011 5–6 p.m.

700 Children’s Drive, Columbus Education Center, Room 131 Join us for a FREE Information Session to learn about the 3 types of weight loss surgery available for teens to combat obesity and the risks, advantages and disadvantages of each, as well as information about available financing. Hear the benefits of bariatric surgery from surgeon Dr. Marc Michalsky and a past bariatric surgery patient.

For more information and other upcoming information sessions, visit www.NationwideChildrens.org/Bariatric-Surgery or call (614) 929-2029.

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SATURDAY 12 Baobab In West Africa, where a drought has brought hardship for many years, an ancient baobab tree stands watch. One day, the ancient baobab brings forth an egg and from this egg is born a little boy.

The people in the village discover that he is the only one who can free the source of water, buried in the heart of the ancient baobab. The brave young boy goes on a quest filled with challenges and excitement. 2p.m. Adults: $16; Members/students/seniors: $12; Under 12: $6. The Wexner Center for the Arts, 1871 N. High St., Campus. 614-292-3535. wexarts.org.

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Little Acorns Club: Tree-mendous Trees Join us as we discover the largest plant in the forest! Trees provide shelter, food, and other things animals need to survive. We will take a hike to meet our leafy friends and learn about the life cycle of a tree through a story and a craft.

10-11 a.m. $5 per child ages 3-5; Adults: free. Indian Village Outdoor Education Center, 3200 Indian Village Rd. 614-645-3380. columbusrecparks.com.

PBJ & Jazz Series: The Liquid Crystal Project PBJ & Jazz concerts are one-hour long interactive events designed to introduce jazz and American music to young children and their families. Featuring some of Columbus’ finest musicians and ensembles, the concerts are hosted by former Columbus Music Hall owner and retired music educator , ebecca Ogden, and are a great introduction to live music for the youngest audience member.

Children receive a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, juice, and a FREE! Chess Nuts Children ages six cookie. The Liquid Crystal Project, to nine are invited to this chess club comprised of J Rawls, BJazz, Charles Cooper, and Rob Riley, is a Columsponsored by the coaches of the Delaware Youth Chess Club. Begin- bus jazz-hop band that infuses true hip-hop elements with fundamenners are welcome. Registration tal jazz melodies. With two Eurorequired. 2-4 p.m. Free. Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., West- pean tours with Ghostface Killah and Dilated Peoples, the band’s erville. 614-882-7277 ext. 5006. mission is to revive the jazz scene in FREE! Family Art Adventures Art Columbus and introduce the city to is an important (not to mention fun) the jazz-hop sound. 11 a.m.-noon. early literacy tool, and we’ll show $5 each ($20 family max). Jazz you why. Toddlers and preschoolers Academy at Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. will get creative—and messy! 11 Long St., King Lincoln. 614-294a.m. Free. Old Worthington Library, 5200. jazzartsgroup.org.

820 High St., Worthington. 614-807FREE! Saturday Tales Bring the 2626. entire family to the library for stoJoseph and the Amazing Techniries, songs and rhymes! Each sescolor Dreamcoat Presented by the sion will feature a different letter of Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Chilthe alphabet. 11-11:30 a.m. Free. dren’s Hospital, “Joseph” is Andrew Westerville Public Library, 126 S. Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s bibliState St., Westerville. 614-882-7277 cal story of a young man and the ext. 5006. antics of his 11 brothers from the Hebrew Bible’s Book of Genesis. As the favored son of his father, Joseph is sold into slavery because of his brothers’ jealousy, and later finds redemption with his gift of interpreting dreams. Proceeds will benefit Central Ohio’s only pediatric hospice and palliative care program. 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. $15/$22/$27. Palace

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Sensory Night Hike Discover your night senses! Nocturnal animals can survive at night by using their senses, but how would you measure up if you had to survive at night? Join the Naturalist as we test your senses and find out if you could survive. 78:30 p.m. $3 per child; Adults: free.

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FREE! Sustainable Landscaping The Westerville Shade Tree Commission invites you to join the conversation on sustainable landscaping, and its use in the Highland Park renovation. Steve Kolwicz, POD Design co-founder, and Stephanie Suter, Franklin Soil & Water Conservation District, will describe how to make sustainable work in your backyard. Annette Durbin, Oakland Nurseries, will show you how to select the plants and materials for your sustainable project. Registration encouraged. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Free. Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614-6570543. westervillelibrary.org.

FREE! Trash to Trendy If you have old clothes you don’t wear (but you don’t want to part with), learn simple ways to take them from trash to trendy! Bring the items you’d like to transform, and we’ll supply all you need to create something new. For children in grades 4-12. 2-4 p.m.

Free. Columbus Metropolitan Library, Northwest Branch, 2280 Hard Rd. 614-807-2626.

Whole Birth Prenatal Yoga 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Call for special promotional pricing. The Bodywell Studio, 1515 W. Lane Ave., 614-4031626. wholebirth.com.

FREE! Yoga Storytime Children ages two through six (and their caregivers) will hear stories, and tell them through basic yoga poses and stretching. No previous yoga experience is needed! 10-11 a.m. Free.

Columbus Metropolitan Library, Northwest Branch, 2280 Hard Rd. 614-807-2626.

SUNDAY 13 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Presented by the Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, “Joseph” is Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s biblical story of a young man and the antics of his 11 brothers from the Hebrew Bible’s Book of Genesis. As the favored son of his father, Joseph is sold into slavery because of his brothers’ jealousy, and later finds redemption with his gift of interpreting dreams. Proceeds will benefit Central Ohio’s only pediatric hospice and palliative care program. 2

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The Orchid Forest Take a winter escape to the Franklin Park Conservatory for a journey of the senses. In an explosion of shapes, colors, textures, and scents supplied by the hundreds of orchid blooms in the Conservatory’s Rainforest biome and Showhouse, The Orchid Forest promises to transport guests from Ohio’s snowy winter to the warm tropics. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults: $11; Seniors: $9; Children 3-17: $6; Free for children under two. Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., Olde Towne East. 614-645-8733. fpconservatory.org.

MONDAY 14 The Orchid Forest 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Adults: $11; Seniors: $9; Children 317: $6; Free for children under two.

Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., Olde Towne East. 614645-8733. fpconservatory.org.

FREE! The Wellington School Building Tour Wellington neighbors are invited to tour our new space! If you have been watching us build, join us for cookies and tour of our 76,000 square-foot academic space. 6-8 p.m. Free. Wellington School, 3650 Reed Rd. 614-8844489.

TUESDAY 15 FREE! Beginning Spanish Learn how to pronounce and spell almost every word in the Spanish language in this new class. Students will also develop reading comprehension skills. Spanish for Beginners is a free class and is open to adults age 18 and over. Call by March 11 to prepay and register. 7-8 p.m. Free.

Groveport Town Hall, 648 Main St. 614-836-3333.

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WEDNESDAY 16 FREE! Child Check The Early Childhood Resource Network will offer screenings for children one month to five years in age in the areas of gross-motor, fine-motor, speech, language, and personal/social skills.

Vision and hearing screenings are also available. ECRN follows up with families who may need assistance in finding resources in the community.

Appointments required. 9:30 a.m.1:30 p.m. Free. Northland Church of Christ, 4581 Cleveland Ave., North Side. 614-543-9000 ext. 216.

Grow with Me Preschool Programs Program for children (through age six) providing opportunities to play and socialize with others, as well as participating in learning circles and crafts. Parents often form friendships with other adult participants. A light snack will be provided. 9-10:30 a.m. $3.

Groveport KidSpace Building, 630 Wirt Rd. 614-836-3333.

FREE! Luck o’ the Irish Craft Night Kids, celebrate St. Patty’s Day early by making a Luck O’ the Irish craft. Each child will make a shamrock-themed photo frame and door hanger. The class is for children ages three and older. Children ages nine and under must be accompanied by an adult. Register by March 14. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Groveport KidSpace Building, 630 Wirt Rd. 614836-3333.

Suze Orman On her first visit to Columbus, Suze Orman, “a force in the world of personal finance,” and “a one-woman financial advice powerhouse,” will discuss her first new book in four years, “The Money Class: Learn to Create Your New American Dream.” 7-9 p.m. $35. COSI Columbus, 333 W. Broad St., Downtown.

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FREE! Tail Waggin’ Tutors New reader? Just need practice? Register for ten minutes read-aloud time with a certified (and gentle) therapy dog. Youth staff will contact you with your child’s ten-minute reading time. Children only, please. 7-8 p.m. Free. Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614882-7277 ext. 5006.

iors and maternity clothing, cribs, strollers, books, toys, high chairs, bicycles, DVDs, and much more. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. & 5-8 p.m. Free.

Dayspring Community Church, 3919 Brice Rd., Canal Winchester.

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FREE! Can You Dig It? Children ages two through six will love this special story time featuring the Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey vs. ever-popular Digger (and they’ll Detroit Red Wings 7 p.m. $20-$100. make a moveable paper digger of their own)! 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free.

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Intro to Facebook Over 500 million people are actively using Face- Dance Africa Showcasing dance book to stay connected with people styles deeply rooted in indigenous African cultures from both the conaround the the world. Are you a tinent and throughout the world, parent who would like to connect Dr. Charles “Chuck” Davis brings his with your child through this new DanceAfrica ensemble back to social medium? Would you like to Columbus for a program that be in the know about what Facebook is all about? Come to this class embraces the past while celebrating the future. 7 p.m. $37. King Arts to learn how to make a profile, Complex, 867 Mt. Vernon Ave., King Facebook etiquette, and all of the ins and outs of the site. Call to regis- Lincoln. 800-745-3000. ticketmaster and prepay by March 15. 7-8:30 ter.com. p.m. $6. Groveport Town Hall, 648 Family Night Out Looking for a Main St. 614-836-3333. fun, inexpensive night out for the

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Preschool Rock ‘n Rollers Music and movement-based program for children up to age six. The class introduces activities for music and movement on alternating weeks that the parent/caregiver will enjoy with the child. Each class is offered on a drop-in basis; pre-registration is not required. 9-10 a.m. $3 per child. Groveport KidSpace Building, 630 Wirt Rd. 614-836-3333.

FRIDAY 18 Preschool Picassos Create crafts that little hands can easily construct. Children ages two to six are welcome (adult participation required). 9-10 a.m. $3. Groveport KidSpace Building, 630 Wirt Rd. 614836-3333.

FREE! Spring Showers Dodge the raindrops and join us for spring stories and a craft! For children ages to through six. 11 a.m. Free. Old Worthington Library, 820 High St., Worthington. 614-807-2626.

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entire family? Come to the Westerville Community Center for a night just for families. Admission will include limited snacks, as well as use of the gymnasium, game room, climbing wall and pool. No pre-registration is necessary. 6:30-9 p.m. $5 per person. Westerville Parks and Recreation Department, 350 N. Cleveland Ave., Westerville. 614901-6500.

FREE! Gross! A Science Grossology Party Get good and grossed out during this fun event. Games and activities will make you say, “Eeewww!” For children in grades two through six. 2-3 p.m. Free. Worthington Park Library, 1389 Worthington Centre Dr., Worthington.

614-807-2626.

Half Pint Hullabaloo If keeping your little ones entertained while keeping your budget under control is a challenge, then round up the kids and bring them to the Half Pint Hullabaloo. Parents and children ages one to five are invited to this annual award-winning event. Participate in exciting activities that cost little or nothing to create. 9:30

BAOBOB Friday, March 11-Saturday, March 12 — Théâtre Motus, based in Longueuil, Quebec (near Montréal), specializes in works for young audiences that meld music, puppeteering, and traditional theater techniques into unique performance experiences.

The production “Baobab,” which is coproduced with Troupe Sô of Mali, tells the West African story about a village where an ancient baobob tree watches over a land stricken by drought. One day, the ancient baobab brings forth an egg and from this egg is born a little boy. The people in the village discover that he is the only one who can free the source of water, buried in the heart of the ancient baobab. The brave young boy goes on a quest filled with challenges and excitement.

Shows take place on Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. Following the Saturday matinee, the Wex will host free puppet craft activities and free Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream will be available in the Mershon lobby.

Tickets for adults are $16, for Wexner Center members/students/seniors $12, and for children under 12, tickets are $6.

The Wexner Center for the Arts is located at 1871 N. High St. on the campus of Ohio State University. For more information, call 614-292-3535 or go to wexarts.org. a.m.-noon. $3 per child. Westerville Parks and Recreation Department, 350 N. Cleveland Ave., Westerville.

614-901-6500.

FREE! Meet the Civil War Tea Lady Delight in Rose Geranium cake and tea while Civil War reenactor, Kay Ruley, discusses women’s social lives and duties of the time. For ages eight and older.

Registration required. 4-5:30 p.m.

Free. Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614-8827277 ext. 5004.

Neos Dance Theatre Bringing beautiful and atmospheric energy to the stage, NEOS Dance Theatre weaves together modern and clas-

sical dance. NEOS believes in the power of dance to change lives, and is devoted to reviving meaningful and timeless work—while creating new work emphasizing collaboration, eclecticism, and contemporary repertoire. 8 p.m. $12-$25. Midland Theatre, 36 N. Park Pl., Newark. 740345-5483. midlandtheatre.org.

S.P.A.C.E. (Small Press & Alternative Comics Expo) Sponsored by Backporch Comics, and now in its twelfth year, S.P.A.C.E., is the Midwest’s largest exhibition of small press, alternative, and creatorowned comics. Expect more than 180 exhibitors, panel discussions, workshops, and presentations

throughout the weekend. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $5 per day; $8 for the weekend. Ramada Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, 4900 Sinclair Rd., North Side. 614-889-7582. backporchcomics.com.

FREE! Saturday Tales Bring the entire family to the library for stories, songs and rhymes! Each session will feature a different letter of the alphabet. 11-11:30 a.m. Free.

Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614-882-7277 ext. 5006.

FREE! Story Times: Saturday Story Stomp (2-5 years) No registration required. 11-11:30 a.m.

Grandview Heights Public Library,

1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614481-3778.

The Orchid Forest Take a winter escape to the Franklin Park Conservatory for a journey of the senses. In an explosion of shapes, colors, textures, and scents supplied by the hundreds of orchid blooms in the Conservatory’s Rainforest biome and Showhouse, The Orchid Forest promises to transport guests from Ohio’s snowy winter to the warm tropics. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults: $11; Seniors: $9; Children 3-17: $6; Free for children under two. Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., Olde Towne East. 614-645-8733. fpconservatory.org.

FREE! Three Bags Full Kids Consignment Sale East Kids clothing and toy sale featuring infant to juniors and maternity clothing, cribs, strollers, books, toys, high chairs, bicycles, DVDs, and much more. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Dayspring Community Church, 3919 Brice Rd., Canal Winchester. 614-325-0063. threebagsfull.info.

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aries while discovering the different parts of plants that we eat. They will work together to set the menu and cook interesting snacks and lunches. Registration is required by March 4. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $190. Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., Olde Towne East. 614-645-8733. fpconservatory.org.

Spring Break Mini Craft Camp Spring is right around the corner, and the Ohio Craft Museum is celebrating with a three-day craft camp!

Young crafters (ages 7-12) are invited to come make things all about the season! Students will make a variety of springtime crafts, using such media as polymer clay, fiber, paper, and recycled objects! Fullday, half-day, early care and after care are available. Pre-registration is required. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Half day: $55/Full day: $110/Early care: $10/After-care: $15. Ohio Craft Museum, 1665 W. Fifth Ave., Grandview. 614-486-4402. ohiocraft.org.

The Orchid Forest 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Adults: $11; Seniors: $9; Children 317: $6; Free for children under two.

Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., Olde Towne East. 614645-8733. fpconservatory.org.

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S.P.A.C.E. (Small Press & Alternative Comics Expo) Sponsored by Backporch Comics, and now in its twelfth year, S.P.A.C.E., is the Midwest’s largest exhibition of small press, alternative, and creatorowned comics. Expect more than 180 exhibitors, panel discussions, workshops, and presentations throughout the weekend. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $5 per day; $8 for the weekend. Ramada Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, 4900 Sinclair Rd., North Side. 614-889-7582. backporchcomics.com.

FREE! Crafty Tuesday Join us every week for kid-friendly craft time! Geared toward kids age two and up. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Sprout Soup, 4310 N. High St., Clintonville.

614-267-7768.

The Orchid Forest 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Adults: $11; Seniors: $9; Children 317: $6; Free for children under two.

Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., Olde Towne East. 614645-8733. fpconservatory.org.

MONDAY 21 Spring Break Culinary Camp Children in grades one through six will explore edible gardens and bee api-

Grow with Me Preschool Programs Program for children (through age six) providing opportunities to play and socialize with others, as well as participating in learning circles and crafts. Parents often form friendships with other adult participants. A light snack will be provided. 9-10:30 a.m. $3. Groveport KidSpace Building, 630 Wirt Rd. 614-836-3333.

FREE! Sell This House Learn how to make your house stand out from the rest of the houses on the market. This class is offered just in time for you to put your house up for sale this spring. Registration deadline is March 18. 7-8:30 p.m. Free.

Groveport Town Hall, 648 Main St. 614-836-3333.

Spring Break Mini Craft Camp Spring is right around the corner, and the Ohio Craft Museum is celebrating with a three-day craft camp!

Young crafters (ages 7-12) are invited to come make things all about the season! Students will make a variety of springtime crafts, using such media as polymer clay, fiber, paper, and recycled objects! Fullday, half-day, early care and after care are available. Pre-registration is required. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Half day: $55/Full day: $110/Early care: $10/After-care: $15. Ohio Craft Museum, 1665 W. Fifth Ave., Grandview. 614-486-4402. ohiocraft.org.

WEDNESDAY 23 FREE! Book Look Find your next favorite book here! Bring a recent fave to share, and one of our librarians will talk about cool new releases. For children in grades four through six. 4-5 p.m. Free. Columbus Metropolitan Library, Northwest Branch, 2280 Hard Rd. 614-8072626.

Grow with Me Preschool Programs Program for children (through age six) providing opportunities to play and socialize with others, as well as participating in learning circles and crafts. Parents (or caregivers share this experience with their children) often form friendships with other adult participants. A light snack will be provided. 9-10:30 a.m. $3. Groveport KidSpace Building, 630 Wirt Rd. 614836-3333.

FREE! Tail Waggin’ Tutors New reader? Just need practice? Register for ten minutes read-aloud time with a certified (and gentle) therapy dog. Youth staff will contact you with your child’s ten-minute reading time. Children only, please. 7-8 p.m. Free. Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614882-7277 ext. 5006.

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THURSDAY 24 Kids Cooking Class: Mexican Night Children ages eight to twelve will prepare Mexican-style ingredients for burritos, assemble the burrito, and enjoy dinner together. 6-8 p.m. $25. Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., Olde Towne East. 614-645-8733. fpconservatory.org.

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march 2011 Preschool Rock ‘n Rollers Music and movement-based program for children up to age six. The class introduces activities for music and movement on alternating weeks that the parent/caregiver will enjoy with the child. Each class is offered on a drop-in basis; pre-registration is not required. 9-10 a.m. $3 per child. Groveport KidSpace Building, 630 Wirt Rd. 614-836-3333.

FREE! Three Bags Full Children’s Consignment Spring Sale Come check out the newest location of the Three Bags Full Children’s Consignment sale! Each one is unique.

You never know exactly what you’ll find. Each sale is organized by size/gender, with clothing hung by size. Accessories, toys and more are organized throughout the facility.

Register as a consignor and you will be able to shop early. To get started go to our website! 7 a.m.-2 p.m.

Free (shop 15 min. early on Thurs.

3/24 if you bring one canned item per each adult). Franklin County Fairgrounds, 4100 Columbia St., Hilliard. 614-588-4904. threebagsfull.info.

FRIDAY 25 Preschool Picassos Create crafts that little hands can easily construct.

Children ages two to six are welcome (adult participation required).

9-10 a.m. $3. Groveport KidSpace Building, 630 Wirt Rd. 614-8363333.

FREE! Rhyming with the Dust Bunnies Children ages two through six will enjoy rhymes and stories, and (intentionally) create their own dust bunnies! 11 a.m.

Free. Old Worthington Library, 820 High St., Worthington. 614-8072626.

FREE! Tween Scene Kids ages 1012 are invited to a night of free, bigscreen video gaming, crafts and more during this program created just for them. Pre-registration is encouraged. 6:30-9 p.m. Free.

Groveport Town Hall, 648 Main St. 614-836-3333.

SATURDAY 26 FREE! Just for Kids Spring Crafts Welcome spring with the Just for Kids Flower Power craft. This class is offered for children ages three through 12. Children ages nine and under must be accompanied by an adult. Register by March 24. 10-11 a.m. Free. Groveport KidSpace Building, 630 Wirt Rd. 614-8363333.

Memories Scrapbooking Expo Come with a group or friends or to make a new scrapping buddy during this annual event scrap booking, rubber stamping, card-making and paper crafting. Shopping, classes, crops, make-and-takes, prizes and fun await attendees. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $10. Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave. 740-452-4541. memoriesscrapbookingexpo.com.

FREE! Saturday Tales Bring the entire family to the library for stories, songs and rhymes! Each session will feature a different letter of the alphabet. 11-11:30 a.m. Free.

Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614-882-7277 ext. 5006.

The Capital Pride Band presents Shall We Dance Please join the Capital Pride Concert Band of Columbus in celebrating the beauty of song and dance with guest performances by the Columbus Dance Theatre, and emcee, Chris Bradley, Chief Meteorologist, WBNS-10TV. 810 p.m. $18 adv; $23 door. Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St., Downtown.

614-325-1590. cappride.org.

The Orchid Forest Take a winter escape to the Franklin Park Conservatory for a journey of the senses. In

an explosion of shapes, colors, textures, and scents supplied by the hundreds of orchid blooms in the Conservatory’s Rainforest biome and Showhouse, The Orchid Forest promises to transport guests from Ohio’s snowy winter to the warm tropics. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults: $11; Seniors: $9; Children 3-17: $6; Free for children under two. Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., Olde Towne East. 614-645-8733. fpconservatory.org.

Whole Birth Prenatal Yoga 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Call for special promotional pricing. The Bodywell Studio, 1515 W. Lane Ave., 614-4031626. wholebirth.com.

SUNDAY 27 FREE! Baby Bonanza and Kid’s Expo Don’t miss the fifth annual Baby Bonanza and Kid’s Expo, Ohio’s premier maternity, baby and child expo! Visit with exhibitors, shop for fun and unique items, enjoy entertainment, a Dad’s Challenge, Diaper Derby Baby Races, and much more! A portion of the proceeds benefit the March of Dimes. Adults: $4; Grandparents: $3; Kids 12 and under: Free. Aladdin Shrine Center, 3850 Stelzer Rd., Easton. 740-972-1471. babybonanza.net.

Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey vs.

Vancouver Canucks 5 p.m. $20$100. Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Arena District.

614-246-2000.

The Orchid Forest 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Adults: $11; Seniors: $9; Children 317: $6; Free for children under two.

Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., Olde Towne East. 614645-8733. fpconservatory.org.

MONDAY 28 The Orchid Forest Take a winter escape to the Franklin Park Conservatory for a journey of the senses. In an explosion of shapes, colors, textures, and scents supplied by the

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hundreds of orchid blooms in the Conservatory’s Rainforest biome and Showhouse, The Orchid Forest promises to transport guests from Ohio’s snowy winter to the warm tropics. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults: $11; Seniors: $9; Children 3-17: $6; Free for children under two. Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., Olde Towne East. 614-645-8733. fpconservatory.org.

FREE! Crafty Tuesday Join us every week for kid-friendly craft time! For children ages two and older. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Sprout Soup, 4310 N. High St., Clintonville.

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Grow with Me Preschool Programs Program for children (through age six) providing opportunities to play and socialize with others, as well as participating in learning circles and crafts. Parents (or caregivers share this experience with their children) often form friendships with other adult participants. A light snack will be provided. 9-10:30 a.m. $3. Groveport KidSpace Building, 630 Wirt Rd. 614836-3333.

FREE! Story Times: Tales for Toddlers (18-36 months) 10:15-10:45 a.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-481-3778.

WEDNESDAY 30 Grow with Me Preschool Programs Program for children (through age six) providing opportunities to play and socialize with others, as well as participating in learning circles and crafts. Parents (or caregivers share this experience with their children) often form friendships with other adult participants. A light snack will be provided. 9-10:30 a.m. $3. Groveport KidSpace Building, 630 Wirt Rd. 614836-3333.

Let’s Make Some Noise Kids (ages three through 12) will make four musical instruments using house-

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hold items. Children under age nine must be accompanied by an adult.

Register and pre-pay by March 28. (please bring a shoebox.) 7-8 p.m. $3 per child. Groveport Town Hall, 648 Main St. 614-836-3333.

FREE! Magic Tree House Super Fun Party! Magic Tree House games, crafts and FUN! 11 a.m.noon. Free. Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville.

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Spring Break Nationals Using creativity and ingenuity, children create a race car from K’NEX pieces in The Works Go Lab!, making their car the fastest and most furious competitor. Cars will then take to the track to compete against other racers. When the dust settles, National Trail Raceway awards first, second, and third place trophies to race winners. Spring Break Nationals is a great activity for kids looking for something to do over spring break!

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FREE! Story Times: Baby Games (6-17 months) 10:15-10:45 a.m.

Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614481-3778. ghpl.org.

FREE! Story Times: Family Story Time (2-5 years) 7-7:30 p.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-4813778. ghpl.org.

FREE! Tail Waggin’ Tutors New reader? Just need practice? Register for ten minutes read-aloud time with a certified (and gentle) therapy dog. Youth staff will contact you with your child’s ten-minute reading time. Children only, please. 7-8 p.m. Free. Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614882-7277 ext. 5006.

THURSDAY 31 FREE! Born to Read: St. Ann’s Maternity Program Babies are born learning, and we are our children’s first teachers. With this overview of the six early literacy skills, grown-ups will discover easy ways to enhance the skills at home, with or without a book. For expectant parents, and parents/caregivers of children from birth to age two.

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FREE! Fighting for Freedom: The Story of U.S. Colored Troops History comes alive through the eyes of an African American soldier.

Anthony Gibbs of the Greater Columbus Arts Council relives the Civil War experiences of the Colored Troops brigade. For ages six and older. 2-3 p.m. Free. Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614-882-7277 ext. 5006.

combining the strength of gymnastics, the beauty, flexibility and expression of dance, with the use of different apparatus such as ribbon, ball and hoop. This is the only event of its kind in the Midwest. $5-$30.

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Preschool Rock ‘n Rollers Music and movement-based program for children up to age six. The class introduces activities for music and movement on alternating weeks that the parent/caregiver will enjoy with the child. Each class is offered on a drop-in basis; pre-registration is not required. 9-10 a.m. $3 per child. Groveport KidSpace Building, 630 Wirt Rd. 614-836-3333.

FREE! Short North Gallery Hop Popular, see-and-be-seen monthly event where Short North boutiques, restaurants, shops, and galleries stay open late. Expect tons of people, delicious food carts, gallery receptions, pedicabs, and maybe a longlost friend. It’s fun. 4-10 p.m. Free.

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FREE! Tween Ink: Journal Writing for Tweens From getting started to entry inspiration, this three-part series will get kids in grades four through six ready to write! Today’s topic: Starting your journal. 4-5 p.m.

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FREE! Saturday Tales Bring the entire family to the library for stories, songs and rhymes! Each session will feature a different letter of the alphabet. 11-11:30 a.m. Free.

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Frank Ferrante’s: An Evening with Groucho Award-winning actor, director and playwright, Frank Ferrante, recreates his acclaimed portrayal of the legendary comedian during this fast-paced, two-act comedy. 8-10 p.m. $18/$22. Marion Palace Theatre, 276 W. Center St., Newark. 740-383-2101.

Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey vs. St. Louis Blues 5 p.m. $20-$100.

Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Arena District. 614-2462000.

Preschool Picassos Create crafts that little hands can easily construct. Children ages two to six are welcome (adult participation required). 9-10 a.m. $3. Groveport KidSpace Building, 630 Wirt Rd. 614836-3333.

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Rhythmic Gymnastics Invitational Spring Fling See gymnasts from around the globe participate in this international competition. Rhythmic gymnastics is an Olympic sport

ONGOING Farm and Nature Guides Volunteer weekdays at the Stratford Ecological Center to help children and adults understand the relationships between living things and their environment. The Stratford Ecological Center is located at 3083 Liberty Rd. in Delaware. For more information visit Stratford EcologicalCenter.org.

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march 2011 Farmer’s Helper Come volunteer at the Stratford Ecological Center and become a farmer’s helper!

Farmers’ helpers will assist with an abundance of activities such as animal chores, carpentry, fence building, preparing and maintaining the fields. The Stratford Ecological Center is located at 3083 Liberty Rd. in Delaware. For more information visit StratfordEcological Center.org.

Gardeners If you enjoy cultivating your green thumb then this is the perfect volunteer opportunity for you. Join the Stratford Ecological Center, 3083 Liberty Rd., to garden and maintain the vegetable gardens including the children’s garden, field gardens, giving garden, greenhouses and landscape gardens.

Mocha Moms Support group for stay-at-home moms of color. For more information email columbusmochamoms@yahoo.com MOGIS:Mothers of Girls in Sports Free group seminars for moms and daughters. New local group called Moms of Girls in Sports (MOGIS) meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Wyandotte Athletic Club. Moms, come with your female athletes to get questions answered from Margaret on a variety of topics including nutrition, strength and conditioning, injury prevention and marketing for scholarships. Share stories and learn from other moms with girls in sports. Email Margaret if you plan to attend, margaret@femaleathletesfirst.com.

Mommies of Miracles M.O.M is a growing Ohio support community of mothers who have children (of any age) with complex medical issues or disabilities. Our mission is to eliminate the isolation mothers of exceptional needs children experience on a daily basis by providing an extended network of confidential and compassionate emotional support. Join us for monthly meetings, fun family events, couples’ enrichment activities, and advocacy initiatives. For more information on events, resources and more, go to mommiesofmiracles.com

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Mommies Time Out Online Support Group A fun group of moms who provide support and social activities for stay-at-home and working moms in the Columbus area. Includes playgroups, play dates, meet-ups, moms’ nights out, message boards and more. MommiesTimeOut.Proboards105.com.

MOMS Club of Clintonville A fun social and support group for stayat-home moms and their children.

Playgroups, field trips and monthly moms’ nights out. 10 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month (locations vary). For membership information, contact Carrie at 614447- 0567, e-mail clintonvillemomsclub@yahoo.com, or visit our website http://clintonville momsclub.yolasite.com.

MOMS Club of Delaware A fun, social support group for stay-athome moms and their children with playgroups, field trips and monthly moms’ nights out. Meets at 10 a.m. the first Monday of every month. For membership information, email at momsclubofdelaware@hotmail.com.

MOMS Club of Dublin Central Support group for stay-at-home moms. 9:45 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Vineyard Church, 5400 Avery Rd. Contact Mandy Skinner at amandaskinner2@gmail.com, or 614-940-9392.

Or go to Geocities.com/momsclubdublincentral/.

MOMS Club of DublinWest MOMS Club of Dublin West offers a variety of activities each month including a monthly meeting, mom and tot activities, play groups, parties, and a moms’ night out. For more information, call 614-8739672 or e-mail momsclubofdublinwest@gmail.com MOMS Club of Dublin Southeast Support group for stay-at-home moms and their children. Playgroups, monthly calendar of events, moms’ night out, service projects.

Contact Membership VP at momsclubofdublinse@yahoo.com for more info.

MOMS Club of Gahanna East Support group for stay-at-home moms. Also serves Blacklick. Contact Liz at 614-668-0916 or momsclubgahannaeast@gmail.com

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These 10 wooden playhouses are part of the JELD-WEN Doorway to Your Community display at the show. Designed and handcrafted in Maine, they’ve been featured on ABC-TV’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” show. And now one of these houses is being raffled off here in Central Ohio to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The 2011 Central Ohio Home & Garden Show takes place at the Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave. in Columbus.

For 2011, the show hours are: Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Tuesday-Friday, 12 noon to 8 p.m.

The show will be closed Monday, Feb. 28.

Tickets are $12 at the door for adults. Children ages 12 and under are admitted free. Parking is $5. Complete show information can be found at dispatchevents.com.

MOMS Club of Gahanna West Support group for stay-at-home moms. Gahannamoms@yahoo. com.

MOMS Club of Hilliard Northeast A social and support group for stayat-home and part-time working moms and their children. Playgroups, field trips and moms’ nights out. 9:45 a.m. on the first Thursday of the month at Scioto Ridge United Methodist Church, 4343 Dublin Rd. mchilliardnorth@yahoo.com.

MOMS Club of Hilliard-Northwest A social and support group for stay-at-home and moms working part time and their children. We offer playgroups, field trips, mom’s nights out and much more. A gen-

eral business meeting with a speaker on a topic of relevance is held the first Monday of each month. For more information, email momsclubhilliardnorthwest@yahoo.com MOMS Club of Lewis Center Northeast A social and support group for stay-at-home moms and their children. Activities include playgroups, moms’ night out, service projects and more. The original chapter has since split to accommodate the great number of stay-athome moms in our area. We are actively seeking moms living within the designated boundaries east of S. Old State Rd., south of Lewis Center Rd., north of Orange Rd., and west of Africa Rd. For membership

information, call Liz at 740-6571473 or visit lewiscentermomsclubne.org.

MOMS Club of Lewis Center Southeast A non-profit support group for stay-at-home moms.

Actively seeking new members who live south of Orange Rd., east of S. Old State Rd., and north of Lazelle Rd. For membership information contact Gail at Moms_Club_Membership@yahoo.com or lewiscentermomsclub.org.

MOMS Club of New Albany Support group for stay-at-home moms. Contact NAMOMSclub@yahoo.com.

MOMS Club of Northwest Columbus & Upper Arlington Support group for stay-at-home or part-time working moms. Meets on the second Wednesday of each month. Call 614-388-9410, or go to ColumbusMOMSClub.com.

MOMS Club of Pickerington North Support group for stay-athome moms. Also serves Reynoldsburg and Pataskala. E-mail Rachel at argillaspie@yahoo.com.

MOMS Club of Pickerington South Support group for stay-athome moms living south of Refugee Rd. in Pickerington or Canal Winchester. 10 a.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Peace United Methodist Church,

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MOMS Club of Powell Support group for stay-at-home moms. Email Stacie at powellmoms@yahoo.com.

MOMS Club of Sunbury A social and support group for stay-at-home moms and their children. Meets for business the last Thursday of each month. Monthly activities include play dates, local outings, cooking club, book club and moms’ night out. Contact Amy at 740-513-6267, or sunburymomsclub@yahoo.com for more information.

MOMS Club of Westerville South Support group for stay-at-home moms. We have play groups, craft days, and a monthly moms’ night out. Meetings are at 10 a.m. on the last Thursday of each month at Grace Lutheran Church, 100 E. Schrock Rd., Westerville. Contact momswestervillesouth@yahoo.com for more information.

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MOPS Dublin Fellowship support group for moms with newborns through kindergarten. The first Thursday of every month, meet at Radiant Life Church from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and the third Thursday is moms’ night out. For more information call Lindsay at 614-571-2995.

MOPS Newark Fellowship and support group open to all moms with children ages birth-5. Meets at 9:30 a.m. on the second Friday of each month at First United Methodist Church, 88 N. Fifth St. Call 740-349-7020, or e-mail mops@firstumcnewark.org.

MOPS Upper Arlington Lutheran Church A wonderful opportunity to meet other moms with young children. The group meets every first and third Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the

Upper Arlington Lutheran Church, 2300 Lytham Rd. The cost per meeting is $5 and childcare is $2 per child. For more information, call 614-451-3736.

Mothers & More Chapter 51 Nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of mothers through support, education and advocacy. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 700 N. High St., Worthington. Call Janet at 614-8884702, or email tsalmon11@yahoo.com.

Mothers of Multiples East Columbus Support and social group for mothers of multiples. 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. Church of the Redeemer United Methodist, 235 McNaughten Rd. Email: ECMom.org.

Mothers of Preschoolers Meeting Join our MOPS group the first Tuesday of every month, September through May from 6-8:15 p.m. at the Beechwold Christian Church, 280 Morse Rd. Come for dinner, listen to a speaker and join a small discussion group to share your ideas, thoughts and experiences with other moms. Call Beechwold Christian Church at 614-888-1734, or visit gobcc.com for more information.

Mothers Swapping Skills Group Online notice board helps bring moms together who would like to exchange skills and services such as cooking, tutoring, babysitting, cleaning, carpooling and coaching.

Group is actively seeking women leaders for guidance. Register at Groups.google.com/group/mothersswappingskills.

“My” Food-Allergy Support Group A group for parents of children dealing with life-threatening food allergies. We offer monthly meetings, occasional non-food family activities and a private email group for additional support, sharing of concerns, successes, coping strategies, resources and tools. Email Dena Friedel at dfriedel@insight.rr.com.

New Moms’ Group An opportunity for new mothers and their babies to meet others and share information.

Meets from 1-2:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Elizabeth Blackwell Center, 3635 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus. Free. 614-566-4446.

Nisonger Center Dual Diagnosis Clinic This clinic provides mental health diagnosis, medication recommendations and psychological assessments for people of all ages who have both a developmental disability and a mental illness. The Ohio State University Nisonger Center, 357 McCampbell Hall, 1581 Dodd Dr. Call Diana Boggs, 614292-9780, or e-mail boggs.59@osu.edu.

Online Nanny Group An online group for Columbus-area nannies that helps to grow friendships and makes play dates. Go to groups.yahoo.com/group/ ohionannies/.

Perinatal Outreach & Encouragement (POEM, Inc.) We are moms who have survived prenatal or postpartum depression (PPD) so we understand like no one else can.

POEM is the Ohio Coordinator of Postpartum Support International (PSI), the leading authority on perinatal mental health. For more information call 614-315-8989 or poemonline.org.

Receptionist:Weekdays and Saturdays Volunteer your time at the Stratford Ecological Center by answering the phone, directing visitors to activities, assisting with trails and u-pick areas, as well as selling farm products. Volunteers are welcome Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The Stratford Ecological Center is located at 3083 Liberty Rd. in Delaware. For more information, visit StratfordEcologicalCenter.org.

Saturday Farm and Nature Guides Volunteer at the Stratford Ecological Center on the third Saturday of the Month to give tours of the beautiful farm to families. The Stratford Ecological Center is located at 3083 Liberty Rd. in Delaware.

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