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Letter From the Publisher P. 4 PB Picks - Spring Break P. 6 Cover Contest Winner - Meet Chloe P. 7 Choosing the Right Day Camp for Your Child P. 8

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How to Love Your Child Better: Understand the 5 Love Languages P. 12 Summer Camp Directory P. 16-39 Spring Break Camps P. 40 Weekly Events P. 42 Family Events Calendar P. 44

ON THE COVER

We can’t wait for summer camp and neither can our “Camp Kids” (from left to right) Layth, 6 years old, of Wellington, Zayn, 8 years old of Wellington, Valentina, 5 years old, of Boynton Beach, Luciana, 5 years old, of West Palm Beach, Sophia, 9 years old, of Delray Beach, Chloe, 9 years old of Lake Worth, Asher, 7 years of Wellington, Neriah, 2 years old, of Wellington, Phillip, 7 years old, of Wellington, and Catherine, 3 years old, of Wellington, Lilly, 8 years old, of West Palm Beach, Preston, 6 years old, of Wellington, and Hudson, 8 years old, of Palm Beach Gardens. Cover photograph by Lynn Hernandez of Lynn Studios, Inc. www.lynnstudios1.com | PBParenting.com | March 2017

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Letter From The Publisher Greetings, With only 59 school days left what are you going to do this summer? PB Parenting is back with our 6th annual Summer Camp Directory! We have a variety of camps to appeal to your child’s interest and your budget. Check it out starting on page 18. Join us for our 3rd annual Summer Camp Expo and Family Fun Day where you can meet camps in person! Meet over 40 camps, gather information and ask questions all while the kids have a fun time at The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium! Our FREE expo will be held over at the new renovated Garden Center. We will have a Kids Fun Zone, face painting, characters (Paw Patrol, Minions), arts and crafts and more! Save the Date - Sunday April 23rd from 11 AM - 2 PM! After the expo, you can enjoy the Science Center. First 200 adults are FREE! After that adults are only $7 (normally $16.95). Children are FREE all day! Thank you to Brian D. Guralnick Injury Lawyers for covering the cost of the first 200 adult entrants, and thank you to The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium for the reduced admission and hosting the event. Make sure to stop by the PB Parenting table to pick up your “Passport to Summer”. One lucky attendee will win a FREE week of camp (up to a $250 value!). We will also have raffle prizes, giveaways and an awesome insulated wet-bag perfect for summer trips to the pool, splash pad, beach or pool days at camp (limited supply so come early). Hope to see you there! Happy Parenting,

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PB Parenting Palm Beach County’s Parenting Resource

Volume 6, Issue 3 | March 2017 PUBLISHER Felonice Merriman ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Jennifer Preville GRAPHIC DESIGN/PRODUCTION Felonice Designs, LLC Stephanie Davis COVER & PUBLISHER PHOTOS BY Lynn Hernandez of Lynn Studios, Inc. www.lynnstudios1.com CONTRIBUTORS Christa Melnyk Hines Jessica Graham CONTACT PB PARENTING BY MAIL -

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PB Picks

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Your spring break and summer beach trip just got a lot easier. We all know getting to the beach with children can be hectic! Not anymore, thanks to Beachmate. This innovative system organizes everything you need for a day at the beach.

The Beachmate holds food, toys, supplies and more in a convenient and stylish carry-all. The Beachmate system is made up of sturdy shovels that won’t break, five buckets for building sandcastles, a cooler for food and drinks plus a tote bag with pockets to protect cell phones, electronics and wallets from getting sandy. The Beachmate also has velcro straps for attaching an umbrella, beach chair or Beachmate towels so you stay hands-free. Add a family name to the Beachmate - they offer embroidery or monogram options. Made for kids. Built for parents. Check out www.mybeachmate.com. The World of Eric Carle Garden collection makes gardening a vibrant experience with tools and toys designed to nourish young minds and bodies. Inspired by Eric Carle’s classic tale The Very Hungry Caterpillar. This all-time favorite is now a precious child size tote bag with accessories. Eric Carle is the most celebrated children’s author/ illustrator of all time, with a book sold every 30 seconds and 88 million books sold worldwide. For the first time ever, one of Eric Carle’s beloved book characters will leap from the pages into this adorable garden accessories like this caterpillar lantern designed with your child in mind. It is the perfect tool to help young ones exploring wherever they are. Kids will enjoy working in the garden or playing in the sand with The Very Hungry Caterpillar themed tote bag with accessories. It includes a child sized hand shovel, hand rake and spray bottle. Perfect for helping in the garden or a day at the beach in the sand. The whole Garden collection is available on amazon.com.

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Meet Chloe our first PB Parenting Cover Contest winner! Chloe won the opportunity to participate in our annual “summer camp cover� shoot with Lynn Studios. It was a warm afternoon at Dyer Park in West Palm Beach and the quick passing sprinkles of rain held out long enough to get some great shots of our camp kids in action! Chloe is 9 years old from Lake Worth and is in 3rd grade. She enjoys dance, cheerleading, drawing and watching youtube videos. When she grows up she wants to be a model. Her favorite subject at school is math. Chloe, like most kids, says her favorite food is Mac and Cheese. Her favorite animal is a cat (orange to be exact)! Congrats Chloe!

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Choosing the Right Day Camp for Your Child BY CHRISTA MELNYK HINES Day camps come in all shapes and sizes, appealing to a range of interests and ages. Here’s how to find a camp that invests in your youngster by creating an unforgettable experience where they’ll meet new friends, gain self-confidence and learn new skills --all while giving you peace of mind. Begin with basics. First determine your schedule needs. Some camps are only a few hours a day while others are structured to work well with a working parent’s schedule. Figure out if you’ll need to arrange before or after care. From there, seek a camp with “caring staff, fun programs and a dedication to the health and safety of the campers,” says DD Gass, a director of camps and schoolage services for a faith-based community center. Match the camp with your child’s interests. From computer coding to robotics and sports, day camps offer kids the opportunity to try all kinds 8 March 2017 | PB Parenting |

of new activities. If your child isn’t interested in a camp that specializes in one activity, choose a more traditional camp that offers a wide range of activities throughout the session. “Make sure there’s a healthy balance between structure and choice,” says Jim Spearin, senior vice president of Youth Development for the YMCA. Consider the culture. Ask for referrals from trusted family and friends.”Choose a camp that welcomes parents as partners in their experience,” Spearin says. “Parents should always feel welcome to come visit during camp. There should be planned activities for both parent and camper to enjoy together such as special events or campouts.” Seek qualified, organized staff. Camp employees should be licensed, certified and trained in sexual/child abuse prevention, first aid and CPR. Find out how camp leaders are supervised and how they plan for


emergencies, including natural disasters, intruders and other threats. Also consider the child-to-staff ratio. Will your child feel lost in a group that’s too big, even if it meets state criteria? “It’s vitally important for staff to have child development knowledge and experience to ensure that appropriate, engaging and enriching activities are offered,” says Katrina Ball, a childcare resource and referral director. Try it before you buy. Attend a camp expo or camp fair to find out what options exist in the area (PB Parenting’s 3rd annual Summer Camp Expo is on Sunday, April 23rd. Details at pbparenting.com). Some organizations feature their own camp fairs and mini-camps during the spring for families to try. “As a parent you know your child best and what program would be best for them. Trust your instincts,” Ball says.

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Calm butterflies. Many youngsters have a hard time adjusting to new situations and people and may feel scared or intimidated. Include them in the process of choosing a camp. Discuss the schedule of activities and what a typical day will look like. “Children can help pack their lunch (if needed) and pack their backpack with the items they’ll need for camp. This helps them know what they have in their backpack and know what they will need to bring home,” Gass says.

Find out if one of your child’s friends would like to attend the camp with him. Attending orientations, visiting the camp site and meeting the staff prior to the beginning of camp can also help reduce any pre-camp jitters. Freelance journalist, Christa Melnyk Hines and her husband are the parents of two happy day campers. Christa’s latest book is Happy, Healthy & Hyperconnected: Raise a Thoughtful Communicator in a Digital World.

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How To Love Your Kids Better: Understanding the Five Love Languages BY JESSICA GRAHAM “Will you make me a piece of toast?” my son asks. He’s sitting at the kitchen table, reading a book. On the counter, all laid out and ready to go, is the toaster, bread, and butter. I’ve got one eye on the clock and the other on the not-yet made school lunches. I don’t want to make my very capable child a piece of toast. I want him to be self-sufficient and independent. I do it anyway. I do it not because I’m giving in or capitulating to the demands of a hungry eight-year-old, but because his love language is Acts of Service. Believe it or not, to him, mom-made toast spells l-o-v-e. You would think that it would have been easy for me to spot this call for love. After all, acts of service are my love language, too. Often on Saturday mornings, I’ll ask my husband, “Will you go make the coffee?” Naturally, I am equally capable of making the coffee, but I luxuriate not only in the lying in bed aspect but also in having someone else do it for me just because.

their after school activities but still aren’t fully “hearing” our love? The love languages can be broken down as follows: 1. Words of affirmation are verbal compliments or encouraging words. 2. Quality time is undivided attention. It doesn’t have to be anything special or elaborate; it can just be one-on-one time spent hanging out. 3. Receiving gifts is tokens and surprise presents you’ll know the other person will enjoy. 4. Acts of service are acts performed on behalf of the other person. These acts are typically very practical, but for this person, actions speak louder than words. 5. Physical touch is connecting through touch, such as hugging, holding hands, or even just sitting close.

Each of us, according to Chapman, have one primary love language, and, at least, one secondary love language. Our primary love language is the way in which we understand another’s love best. In the case of children, their primary love language is the way they Gary Chapman, PhD, is the author of the understand their parents love best. Even if bestselling book The 5 Love Languages. we are communicating our love to our kids, According to Chapman, everyone has a “love if we aren’t doing it in their love language, language” or a language in which they hear we aren’t communicating it in the most love. The five categories of love languages effective way possible and their needs may are fairly self-explanatory. But, unless, we not be met. are familiar with the love languages and Figuring out a child’s love language can be how they work, we may not know what truly trickier than determining an adult’s, because “speaks” to our kids (or significant other). you may need to rely on a child’s behavior How is it, we ask ourselves, that we can be for clues rather than explaining the five love hugging and kissing our kids, tucking them languages and simply asking them what into bed at night and carting them around to their language is. 12 March 2017 | PB Parenting |



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SUMMER CAMP EXPO & FAMILY FUN DAY 2017

Join us for a day of family fun on Sunday, April 23rd from 11 AM - 2 PM at The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium!

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Pick up your “Passport to Summer” at the PB Parenting table and complete it for a chance to win a free week from any of the camps present at the event (up to a $250 value)

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Centrally located off of Southern Blvd. and I-95 at 4801 Dreher Trail North in West Palm Beach. Our Expo will be at the newly renovated Garden Center directly across from the South Florida Science Center!

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Beth El Summer Adventure Camp is a nurturing program for children ages 2, 3, 4 and 5. Enjoy flexible sessions where your child will explore sports, outdoor play, music and movement, arts and crafts, gardening, zumba, Kidokinetics and Shabbat singa-longs. Check out our new splash pad recreation area where kids can cool off, play on a basketball court sized just for them and relax in the shaded picnic area! Register at www.tbeboca.org/earlylearning-center or call 561-391-8901! Boca Raton Museum Art School Weekly art camp for ages 5-12 from 9:00am – 4:00pm, early and after care are available. Themed weeks of camp include cartooning, painting, sculpting, animal art, and portraits. Popular camp lead by professional art educators who inspire creativity in a low teacher/student ratio environment. For more information please call 561-3922503 or visit www.bocamuseum.org. Located at 801 W. Palmetto Park Road in Boca Raton. Bootz Cultural Arts Center is a FUN, art studio for all ages. Each week will be a fun adventure! Some of our themes will be; African


Spring and Summer are made for adventure! Our camps are perfect for young scientists ages 4-14 and offer hands-on exploration on a variety of topics in science, engineering and technology.

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2017 SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY Safari Adventures, Amazing Amazon Rainforest, Beach Life, Coral Reef Critters and more! June 5th - August 11th. There are 2 Sessions: 9am-11am, $100 per week for 5-9 yr olds and 12pm-3pm, $150 per week for 10-13 yr olds. Extended care available for both for $5.00 per hour. Royal Palm Beach. Please call 561.290.2753, email info@bootzculturalartscenter. com or visit our website at www. BootzCulturalArtsCenter.com.

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a spectacular showcase at the end of the summer to show off campers’ talents! New for this year: Camp Destination - a travel camp for teens and Kids Rock with a special preschool focus to make camp fun for our youngest of campers. Affordable! 5 different locations! June 12 – August 4 from 7:30 am – 5:30 pm. Fees: $500 residents and $625 nonresidents. Art Camp Fees: $575 residents, $720 non-residents. Camp Destination: $350 residents, $438 non-residents (per 4 week session, 8 am – 5 pm). In-person registration at Intracoastal Park Clubhouse, 2240 N Federal Hwy, Tues. - Sat. 10am – 2pm Additional registration hours for your convenience: Wed. 3/15, 10am - 6pm and Sat. 3/18, 10 am – 5 pm. Mail in registration available. 561-742-6650 or Boynton-Beach. org/recreation. Summer is almost here! PB Parenting’s Camp Directory is online 24/7 go to www.pbparenting.com.

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2017 SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY Boynton Beach School of Music, Dance & Drama Enrich your child’s summer and keep them active with a wide variety of summer camps to choose from. Our week long summer camps include music, dance, drama and instrument playing with a performance of our Broadway Style Musical on the last day of camp. Students can explore and learn many new things. Camps run from 9-4 with before care and aftercare available. Private summer music lessons are also available for piano, voice, guitar, drums, violin, flute and clarinet. Located in Boynton Beach. 561-585-2222 or www.boyntonmusicdance.com.

Breakers West Country Club Calling all campers for a summer of fun! Children ages 4-15 are invited to join us at Breakers West for an unforgettable summer complete with golf, tennis, basketball, swimming, wildlife demonstrations, science experiments, magic shows, arts & crafts, themed weeks, and so much more! Summer Camp runs from June 5 through August 19, Monday – Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Before and After-care is also available. To register for Breakers West Summer Camp, call (561) 283-1062. Brighthouse Day Camp is both a Sports & General Camp which offers a special place where your camper can call it their “Summer Home”. Brighthouse Day Camp is where kids can enjoy just being kids, and where the top priorities are participation, learning and FUN in a safe, family-oriented environment. June 5 - August 4 from 9am - 4pm. Before


and after care available. Grades: K-9th. Camp be will be held at Christa McAuliffe Middle School: 6500 Le Chalet Boulevard., Boynton Beach. For more information contact Yale David at (561) 738-1984 or at YESrecYALE@gmail.com. www.jointheYESmovement.com. Camp Atlantis Academy Join us for a combination of summer fun and academics for children ages 5-12! Intensive academics including Reading, Language Arts and Math utilizing Lexia and Ascend programs will take place in the mornings. The afternoon is dedicated to fun and socialization. The camp is divided into four two-week sessions starting on June 13. Each camp session has a theme and activities will revolve around different weekly themes. On and off campus

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CALL FOR A TOUR 300 E. Yamato RoadBoca Raton33431 561-395-3631  AdventSchoolBoca.org A ministry of Advent Lutheran Church

2017 SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY activities include swimming, museums, skating, sports, arts & crafts, movies, reading, math, language arts and more! For questions and more information on registration please call Atlantis Academy Miami at (305) 271-9771, Atlantis Academy Coral Springs at (954) 752-7571, and Atlantis Academy Palm Beaches at (561) 642-3100. Please visit our website at www. AtlantisAcademy.com . Camp Gymnastics Revolution Gymnastics Camp at The Gymnastics Revolution is filled with fun days of gymnastics, games, fitness, movies, crafts, field trips and more! Your child will learn a ton from our professional, certified and fun gymnastics coaches who will engage your children at every turn. Come and enjoy our 23,000 sq. foot facility with in ground pits and


30ft trampolines. Weekly themes include Mad Science, Olympic Week, Cooking with Chef David and more! 8:00am – 5:30pm Monday through Friday. June 5th – August 11th . Cost: $50 - $210. 6714 White Dr., West Palm Beach. For more information visit www.TheGymnasticsRevolution.com/ Summer or call 561-848-4577.

City of Greenacres Hey kids! Join us for tons of fun during your summer break from school. Register for our camps and enjoy field trips, sports, games, arts & crafts, and lots of indoor and outdoor

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Camp Shalom Camp Shalom is the BEST day camp option in the area! We offer specialty camp options, daily swimming, special events, field trips, first-rate parent communication, background checked staff, & more! Locations in Boynton Beach & Palm Beach Gardens. For more information visit www.campshalom.org or call 561-2593000 for our Boynton location or 561-7125227 for our Palm Beach Gardens location.

Casperey Stables Horse Camp is a small, fun-filled day camp for children ages 7-14. With three riding opportunities each day, arts & crafts and outdoor games, our campers find little time to be bored. Our low counselor/ child ratio ensures your child will receive individual attention. There’s a weekly water playday and each session ends with a horse show and Family BBQ! Call soon, this small, quality program fills quickly! Loxahatchee. Visit www.caspereystables.com, check out their Facebook page or call 561-792-4990.

POWERED BY STEAM. FUELED BY FUN! The Goddard School’s Summer Camp offers a broad range of programs and mini camps crafted to pique the interest and curiosity of every child; there is something for everybody!

JUNE 5 - AUGUST 10

ENROLL TODAY! WELLINGTON • 561-333-2020 GoddardSchool.com The Goddard Schools are operated by independent franchisees under a license agreement with Goddard Systems, Inc. Programs and ages may vary. Goddard Systems, Inc. program is AdvancED accredited. © Goddard Systems, Inc. 2017




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Cartooning, painting, sculpting, drawing, and active play

So much fun kids don’t know they’re learning! Boca Museum Art School 801 West Palmetto Park Road Boca Raton, FL 33486 www.bocamuseum.org/artschool

561.392.2503

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ENRICHMENT CAMP Loving & Nurturing Environment Secure Facility State-of-the-Art Playground Weekly Themes & Entertainment Arts & Crafts Gymnastics & Sports

Computer Skills Magic Shows Animal Shows Cooking Water Play And Much More!

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amusement. Camp is held between 7:30am – 6:00pm and provides affordable care for youth K-8th grade students that fosters respectful and responsible youth. Fees include breakfast, lunch, snack, t-shirts and field trips! License # 50-5100526, 501 Martin Ave., Greenacres. For details call 561-642-2193 or visit www. ci.greenacres.fl.us. City of Palm Beach Gardens Sail into Summer! Drop anchor with the City of Palm Beach Gardens. Offering full and half day camps. Classic Day Camps, Sports, Tennis, Golf, Art, Dance & Theatre, Science/Robotics, Film, Aquatics, Community Service Experience and more! Don’t miss the boat! Gardens camp runs from June 5th – August 11th. For more information please visit www.pbgrec.com or call 561-630-1100. City of West Palm Beach City Fun Specialty CityFun Camps! Join us this summer for a whole Specialty Camps lot of CityFun. Choose from Sailing Join us this summer for a whole lot of CityFun. Camp, Basketball Camp, Art Camps, Golf www.wpb.org/CityParks Camp, Call Sk8561-804-4900 Camps & Trips, Swim Lessons Sailing Camp Art Camps and Program. For SportsCounselor-in-Training Academy Fishing Camps Soccer Camp Lacrosse Camp complete details and to register visit www. Sports Camp Sk8 Camps & Trips Swim Lessons wpb.org/Parks or call 561-804-4900. Counselor-in-Training Program

AND MORE! Doodle Bugs

900 Big Blue Trace Wellington psdirector@templebethtorah.net

For Info Call Director, Sandy Wilensky 561.793.2649 THIS SCHOOL IS A GOLD SEAL PROGRAM & NAEYC ACCREDITED LIC. #50-51-0135423

Your child can spend one week or Department of Parks and Recreation 401 Clematis Street, WPB, FL 33401 the entire summer participating in our exciting summer camp. Doodle Bugs! provides a safe, supervised environment that keeps children active through creative learning and fun activities. We offer day camps geared towards children 3-5 and a school age camp geared towards children 5-12. Our camps include awesome themerelated events, various clubs, special


guests and field trips (for kindergartenbound and up). We also provide breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks. For more information, visit doodlebugs.com. Engineering For Kids Come join our Engineering/Science Summer Camp and your child will have a BLAST while they learn in a fun, supportive environment. Children ages 6 - 14, will be able to solve Minecraft engineering challenges, battle robots, build & launch rockets, race dragsters, create their own sailboat and more as they learn the science behind it all. Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm (extended hours available). Multiple Palm Beach County locations are available. Please register early since camps fill up. For more information go towww.engineeringforkids. com/palmbeach or email palmbeach@ engineeringforkids.net.

Spring & Summer Horse Camp Riding - Horse Care - Crafts - Games and more fun than you can imagine!

OPEN HOUSE March 19, 2017 11 am - 3 pm

-Visit our beautiful farm! -Meet our horses and staff -Hands on horse activities -Riding demos and lectures -Discounts on camp and lessons -Win FREE riding lessons -FREE pony rides 20+ years of camps - 30+ years of training - ARIA certified instructor Licensed and Insured - great safety record 561-792-4990 - 2330 “D” Road - Loxahatchee www.CaspereyStables.com

CAMP ATLANTIS

A combination of summer fun and academics, for children ages: 5-12. On and off campus activities include: • Swimming • Sports • Reading • Museums • Arts & Crafts • Math • Skating • Movies • Language arts

JUNE 12 through JULY 27 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Now accepting applications for the 2017 – 18 school year for children of different abilities and students struggling in their current learning environment.

Scholarships Accepted John McKay • Gardiner Scholarship • Florida Tax Credit (FTC) Atlantis Academy is proudly accredited by SACS and CASI, an accrediting division of AdvancED.

www.atlantisacademy.com MIAMI 9600 SW 107th Avenue Tel: 305.271.9771

CORAL SPRINGS 11411 NW 56th Drive Tel: 954.752.7571

WEST PALM BEACH 1950 Prairie Road Tel: 561.642.3100

Atlantis Academy does not discriminate against any applicant due to race, sex, religion or national origin.

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2017 SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY Genie’s Gymnastics Camp is very flexible, you can do it daily, weekly or any combination. 9 am-4 pm. Early drop off and late pick up available. 5-15 years. Camp includes gymnastics as well as activities such as arts and crafts, painting, Spanish classes, board games etc. For more information and to register call 561-8680288 or visit www.geniesgymnastics.com.

The Goddard School The Goddard School’s Summer Camp offers a broad range of programs and mini camps crafted to pique the interest and curiosity of every child; there is something for everybody! Our summer curriculum incorporates STEAM learning (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) into exciting, oneof-a-kind and fun experiences for your child every day! 2665 State Road 7, Wellington. Visit www.GoddardSchool. com/WellingtonFL or call 561-333-2020 today to enroll! Home Away From Home The summer program for 5-10 year olds at Home Away From Home has a unique blend of fun and learning in a safe and nurturing environment. Our calendar is full of busy time including exciting daily field trips, fun in campus activities, special guest visitors like the zoo, bounce houses, theme parties, water play, playground activities, visits to the park, nature walks,

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cooking activities and much much more! Locations in Wellington, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens and Royal Palm Beach. New Boynton Beach location now open and enrolling! For more information visit www.HomeAwayFromHomeChildcare. com or call 1-877-94-CHILD (24453). Johan Kriek Tennis Academy Elite tennis training with professional tennis champions at the Johan Kriek Tennis Academy located at the PGA National Resort & Spa. We offer after school programs, home school programs, QuickStart, adult programs, summer camps and more. Sign up now for our summer camps to get an early summer camp sign up discount! To maintain our commitment to personal, high-quality instructions, each tennis program is limited in space. We welcome players all levels and ages. Call now 561.814.3655. Jupiter Outdoor Center is celebrating 20 years of adventure, leadership skills and respect for nature on the water at our summer camp for kids ages 6 – 14 years old that runs from June 5 through August 14. Campers will be kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, snorkeling, surfing, and skim boarding throughout amazing waterways. At the end of the week the campers can’t wait for a fun beach day! Fun programs and activities blend with curriculum and exercises, which make this camp one of the most fun and rewarding experiences for your child! ACA accredited. For more information and to register call 561-747-0063 or visit www. jupiteroutdoorcenter.com.


Summer Youth Classes @ Palm Beach State College

Arts • STEM • Careers Leadership • Wellness and much more!

Expand their minds and fuel their passion for learning!

Classes run Monday-Thursday at Boca, Lake Worth and PB Gardens campuses. For dates, classes, ages, costs and registration, visit online or call 561-868-3427.

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Boynton Beach Recreation & Parks

Summer Camp 2017 Kids Rock For ages 4 & 5; Civic Center, 128 E Ocean Avenue 561.742.6243 Camp Happy Days For ages 6-12; Intracoastal Park, 2240 N Federal Highway 561.742.6243 *Camp Shining Stars For ages 5-12; Hester Center, 1901 N Seacrest Blvd. 561.742.6550 *Camp Dolphins For ages 5-12; Sims Center, 225 NW 12 Avenue 561.742.6640 Camp Destination For ages 10-14 Civic Center, 128 E. Ocean Avenue 561.742.6243 Sports & Fitness Zone For ages 7-14; Sims Center, 225 NW 12th Avenue 561.742.6641 Art Camp For ages 6-14; Art Center, 128 SE 2nd Avenue 561.742.6221 *Breakfast served at Camp Shining Stars and Camp Dolphins; Lunch served at all camp locations

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Mail In In Person Additional Mail completed summer camp Complete a registration form and registration hours for bring in proof of residency and registration form, check or money your convenience: copy* of child’s birth certificate to: order, proof of residency and copy* Wednesday, February 15 & Intracoastal Park Clubhouse of child’s birth certificate to: March 15, 10 am - 6 pm Boynton Beach RecreaƟon and Parks Department 2240City N. ofFederal Highway Saturday, February 18 & City of Boynton Beach Recreation & Parks Dept. Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. March 18, 10 am - 5 pm

Kids Club *Please do not send in original birth certificates.

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2017 Summer Camp Program June 5 - August 11, 2017 Camp Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (extended hours available)

Campers ages 6 to 12 will enjoy week-long adventures involving group and individual projects, field trips, experiments, sports, art, in-house special presentations and tons of FUN!

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Kids Choice Sports, Dance and Fitness! Gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics and sports camps available. Offers campers fun and games, art and crafts, snacks, free play, bounce house, movies, lunch (included for ¾ and full day campers), and of course, LOTS of gymnastics or sports! Ages 3 & 4 may come ½ day, ages 5 and older may come ½, ¾, or full day. Early drop off and late pick ups are available. For more information call 561-998-4225 or visit www.gokidschoice.com. Be sure to sign up well in advance as space can fill up quickly! Kids Need More Art “Turn on the Art” with Kids Need More Art’s Summer Art Series for elementary aged artists at the Jupiter and Wellington studio locations with a new theme every week including Flip & Turn, Rhythm & Blues, Wet & Wild, Kings & Queens, Sweet & Sour! Join us in West Palm Beach for our popular “Go Out and Play” Summer Art Series for artists ages 5-12 where art and nature come together from July 10th to August 4th among the beautiful 135 acre preserve of the Pine Jog Environmental Education Center. Full and extended day options available at all locations. For more information and to register, visit www.kidsneedmoreart.com. The Lake Worth Playhouse is holding a summer camp where campers learn acting, voice, dance and stage movement through daily activities and rehearsals, which culminate in fullscale productions of Hairspray, Jr. and Legally Blonde, The Musical, Jr. Campers will be engaged in studio-style rehearsals


for music, dance and production. Campers 12+ will also participate in behind-thescenes roles and other theatre-related education at the Lake Worth Playhouse, located at 713 Lake Ave. in Lake Worth. For more information, call (561) 586-6410 or visit www.lakeworthplayhouse.org.

City of Greenacres Youth Programs Division PBC License # 50-51-00526

Elementary and Middle School

We provide an affordable year round after school program for youth K-8th grade students through civic education, cultural enrichment, career exploration/job shadowing and academic support that fosters respectful and responsible youth. Transportation provided from: (Elementary) Liberty Park, Greenacres, Heritage, Diamond View, Cholee Lake, Greenacres Christian Academy, Pine Jog. (Middle) Okeeheelee, L.C. Swain, Tradewinds.

Lighthouse ArtCenter Drawn to the Arts! The 47th Annual Summer ArtCamp will feature nationally known children’s book authors and illustrators, whose work will be exhibited at the Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery. Campers will enjoy creating fine arts projects in painting, drawing, and ceramics studios, inspired by the work of exhibited artists. Children will create a dynamic portfolio of multi-media projects, including fired ceramic pieces, each week. Music Fridays at the Gallery

High School

We shape future leaders by providing a program for high school students to develop life skills through career development, volunteer service opportunities and structured activities.

Nationally accredited by COA & a QIS site Inclusive program Afforable rates Accepts ELC funding Fees include breakfast, lunch (summer camp only), snack, t-shirts (3) and field trips!

For more information, please contact Youth Programs at 642-2193. www.ci.greenacres.fl.us

SUMMER CAMP BLAST 5 locations! Ages 5-10 Wellington • West Palm Beach Palm Beach Gardens Royal Palm Beach • Boynton Beach Embark on new adventures, make lasting friendships and create unforgettable memories this summer as you enjoy a variety of enriching, educational and outrageously fun activities! Call 1-877-94-CHILD for more information. www.homeawayfromhomechildcare.com • Exciting Field Trips • Fun in Campus Activities • Water Play • Sports • Art & Crafts • Cooking Activities • Meals Included

Infants–PreK • FREE VPK Classes Aftercare • Summer Camp


2017 SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY will be a celebration of song, and often a drum circle! Early drop off and Aftercare, sibling discounts and scholarships available. Ages 6-12. 9am – 3pm. Member $200, nonmembers, $230. Lighthouse ArtCenter School of Art, 395 Seabrook Road, Tequesta, FL 33469. (561) 748-8737 or register online: www.lighthousearts.org.

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Adventure Summer Camp for ages 6 - 14 Kayak • Paddleboard • Snorkeling • Surfing ACA accredited • Staff is CPR and First Aid 561-747-0063 • jupiteroutdoorcenter.com

Know an aspiring scientist? Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s Junior Marine Biologist Summer Camp gives children ages 6-17 the amazing opportunity to explore Florida’s coastal ecosystems, enjoy handson science activities and so much more. Campers will also learn about fun ways to protect our oceans. Sessions include Turtle Adventures, Sea Turtle Savers, Conservation Kids (6-10) and Field Experiences (1417). Camps run Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Late pick-up (at 5 p.m.) is available for an additional fee. For more information, visit www.marinelife.org/camp Maltz Jupiter Theatre Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts Summer Theatre Camp Disney Frozen, Repticon, LEGO®s and comedy = a super FUN summer! At Theatre Camp, young performers will act, sing, dance, learn improvisation, tell stories, make props and more. Each summer camp concludes with a unique themed showcase performance. The two largest camp shows will be performed on the Maltz JupiterTheatre’s stage: the Senior Conservatory’s Guys and Dolls and the Junior Conservatory’s James and the Giant Peach, Jr. Cost begins at $175. Ages 5 – 18. Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., June 3 – August 4. 1001 East Indiantown Road, Jupiter. Visit www. jupitertheatre.org/classes-and-camps or call (561) 575-2672 for more information.


Summer Youth Programs – Palm Beach State College at Boca Raton, Lake Worth & Palm Beach Gardens Introduce your child to college! Check out summer youth classes at Palm Beach State College campuses in Boca Raton, Lake Worth and Palm Beach Gardens. Choose from classes in STEM, the arts, wellness, math, leadership, career exploration and much more! Hands-on activities to expand minds, build skills and fuel their passion for learning! Shorter specialty camps and before/after care available. Classes run Monday-Thursday. For dates, classes, costs and registration, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/SYC or call 561-868-3427. Palm Beach Zoo Come for one week or the entire summer. Each week offers a unique wildlife theme as participants experience up-close animal encounters, behind-the-scenes tours, zookeeping activities, crafts, games, and much more! For children and teens, ages 5-14. 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, MondayFriday; extended care options available. Cost: $230-$310 per week; additional fees apply for extended care and zoo lunch. Wildlife Conservation Academy Camp for Teens (15-17) Cost: $320-$355 per week. For more information visit www. palmbeachzoo.org or call 561-533-0887. Pine Crest School Looking for something different for your children to do this summer – a day camp where you can choose the programs and schedule that fit your summer needs? If so, check out Pine Crest Summer Programs. From the fields and courts to the pool and classroom, and from behind the lens

Gymnastics camp at TGR is fun-filled days of gymnastics, games, fitness, movies, crafts, field trips and much more! Ages 4 -13 • $50/Day - $210/Week 23,000 square/foot facility Camp Session Dates: June 5th - August 11th Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. The Gymnastics Revolution is located at: 6714 White Drive • West Palm Beach

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2017 SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY to center stage, we might just have what you are looking for. We offer 12 options to choose from. So come check us out, and see if we have the right fit for you and your family! Extended day available and lunch provided daily. Enrollment is limited, call 561-852-2823 or visit www.pinecrest.edu/ bocasummer for details. Play by Play Sports Broadcasting Camp June 12-16 at FAU. Has your child ever dreamed about calling a last second, gamewinning shot? Now is their chance. The award winning sports broadcasting camp for boys and girls 10-18 returns to South Florida. Kids will learn from the pros while meeting sports celebrities. Make sports anchor, play-byplay and reporting tapes. Host your own sports talk radio show and much more. Day & overnight options. Call 800-319-0884 or visit www.playbyplaycamps.com. Sandoway Discovery Center Attention Camp Directors! Bring a field trip to Sandoway Discovery Center and learn about classification, characteristics, habitat, adaptations, conservation, ecosystems, food chains and more through animal interactions, live fish and shark feeding presentations! Field trips are 2 hours long and cost $6.00 per child. Call now for reservations! 142 S. Ocean Blvd. Delray Beach. For more information call 561-2747263 or visit www.sandoway.org. The Science Academy Inc. Our FUN infused Science Summer Camp is for grades K-5, Monday through Friday, 8am – 5pm with extended aftercare available.

For the same cost of “Day Care” or “Regular Summer Camp”, your child can be enrolled in a highly appraised Summer Camp which is a FUN, productive, learning environment. Our camps offer science labs in CHEMISTRY – PHYSICS – ROCKETRY – ROBOTICS – BIOLOGY & MORE. Our Camps also offer the following CLUBS, LEGOMATION CLUB – MINECRAFT CLUB – ROBOTICS CLUB – HIGH TECH CLUB - & MORE. We also include OUTDOOR RECREATION & GAMES, SPORTS, AND SO MUCH MORE! LOCATIONS in Boca Raton / Delray Beach. For more information call 561-2857552 or visit www.thescienceacademy.org. Showtime Performing Arts Theatre Summer Camp Audition, Act, Sing, Dance and Perform! June 5th - August 11th. Learn and finetune your performance skills from the very best Theatre Professionals South Florida has to offer! We have been voted Best Academic/Arts Program in Palm Beach County and Best Children’s Theatre in South Florida! 9am-3pm, early and after care available featuring sessions for ages 3 through teens. Tuition begins at $300 + call for discounts. Dance, acting and voice classes after camp only $10 per class (normally $20)! Voted “Best Summer Camp” and sold out 10 years in a row! Don’t be left out! For details, discounts and registration, visit our website www. showtimeboca.com 561.394.2626 • 503 SE Mizner Blvd, Boca Raton. Sol Children Theatre Performing Arts camp offers daily classes in voice, acting, dance and musical theatre while rehearsing for Disney’s Aladdin Jr. (Session 1 - June 5 – June 30) and The Addams Family (Session 2 - July 10 - August 4). In addition, campers have


the opportunity to learn stage craft, stage management, and technical aspects of theatre. Camp takes place at the Olympic Heights High School Performing Arts Theatre in Boca Raton. Call 561-4478829 or visit www.solchildren.org. South Florida Science Center and Aquarium Summer is made for adventure! Perfect for young scientists ages 4-14, each exciting week of camp offers hands-on exploration on a variety of topics in science, engineering and technology. The days are packed with interactive lessons, laboratories, crafts, and outside activities led by our expert Science Educators. Themes include Lego Robotics, Seaside Science, Space Race, MinecraftED! Additional information: Mon.-Fri. from 9am-4pm with before & aftercare available. Register for your favorite week(s) at www.sfsciencecenter. org/camp or call (561) 832- 2026.

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Child Care, Preschool, Pre-K and School Age Programs Lake Worth/Boynton Beach • 4945 Via Bari

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SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP 2017 Our nurturing program for children 2-5 is filled with imagination and adventure for a summer full of fun! Minimum enrollment: 2 weeks. Check out our new Splash Pad Recreation Area where kids can cool off, play basketball and have fun in the shaded picnic area!

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Visit tbeboca.org/early-learning-center or call Cindy Korshin or Ronni Graf at 561-391-9091 for more information.

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2017 SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY Southern Dance Theatre Get your Summer Dance on! Ages 3 & Up; 1203 Knuth Road, Boynton Beach. Visit www.southerndancetheatre.com or call 561-736-9097 for more details.

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Gymnastics • Rhythmic Gymnastics Cheer • Dance • Martial Arts • Soccer Personal Training • Classes • Summer Camp Birthday Parties • Parents Night Out 6500 South Rogers Circle #1000 Boca Raton • 561.998.4225 www.gokidschoice.com

Summit Kids Academy Summit Kids Academy presents Great American Road Trip! Celebrating our Great American States from June 5th – August 11th from 8am – 5pm (extended hours are available). From Hollywood, California to the Florida Everglades…Join us as we travel across the vast countryside we call home. Campers ages 6 to 12 will enjoy weeklong adventures involving group and individual projects, field trips, experiments, sports, art, in-house special presentations and tons of FUN. 6520 Northtree Blvd. Lake Worth. Early Bird Special! Register and pay by April 21 and receive “$20/week additional discount + free registration. 561-432-3577 or visit summitkids.com.

Temple Beth Torah Children ages 2-6 will enjoy a variety of fun activities that promote learning and social development such as art, gymnastics, computers, sports, nature, cooking, water play and use of our state-of-theart playground. Weekly entertainment includes high-touch high-tech, storytellers and animal shows. All of this in a loving and nurturing environment. Eight Weeks, Full & Part-Time. Now enrolling for Preschool 2017-2018. Call Sandy for more info: 561-793-2649 or psdirector@ templebethtorah.net.


YMCA of Boca Raton and Boynton Beach Your child will have the BEST SUMMER EVER at the YMCA’s Summer Camp! Campers will learn new skills each week, meet new friends, swim, enjoy field trips, and MORE! Our Y Summer Camp provides a powerful experience in personal growth while keeping kids active and learning during the summer (oh, and it’s fun too!). Independence, self-esteem, friendship, acceptance, new skills, success, laughter and fun are outcomes you can expect for your camper! Visit: www.ymcaspbc.org.

PB Parenting’s 3rd Annual Summer Camp Expo & Family Fun Day • Sun. April 23rd from 11 AM - 2 PM at the South Florida Science Center & Aquarium Meet over 40 camps in person and gather information and ask questions all while the kids have a fun time! This FREE expo will be at the new renovated Garden Center. We will have a Kids Fun Zone sponsored by Brian D. Guralnick Injury Lawyers, face painting, characters (Paw Patrol Characters from Fulfilled Wishes Events), arts and crafts, scavenger hunt, fun science experiments and more! Win a FREE week of Camp! Pick up your “Passport to Summer” at the PB Parenting table and complete it for a chance to win a free week from any of the camps present at the event (up to a $250 value). After the Expo, pick up your FREE admission to the Science Center. Children are FREE all day. First 200 Adults are FREE! After that adults are only $7 (normally $16.95). For more details go to www.pbparenting.com or RSVP at our facebook event at ww.facebook.com/ events/1661231514169644/.

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The City of Palm Beach Gardens Full and Half Day Camps Classic Day Camps • Sports • Tennis • Golf Art, Dance & Theatre • Science/Robotics • Film Aquatics • Community Service Experience

Don’t miss the boat!

Camp Gardens runs June 5th - August 11th For more information: (561) 630-1100 • www.pbgrec.com

BAK & Dreyfoos Prep Classes

Quality Art School Program for Children, Teens, and Adults • Paint! bootzculturalartscenter.com • Draw! (561) 290-2753 • Sculpt! Homeschool Visual Arts Courses taught by professionals Zolet's BAK & Dreyfoos prep classes for VA & Drama

Artistic expression inspired by cultures. 420 S. State Rd 7, Suite 118 • Royal Palm Beach, FL 33414


2017 Spring Break Camps Aloha Surf Camp Located in Jupiter. Call 561-543-7873 or visit www. alohasurfingschool.com. Bootz Culture Arts Center Located in Royal Palm Beach. Visit www. bootzculturalartscenter.com or call 561. 290.2753.

Home Away From Home Locations in Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Palm Springs and West Palm Beach. Call 1.877.94. CHILD (24453) or visit www. homeawayfromhomechildcare.com.

City of Palm Beach Gardens For more information please visit www. pbgrec.com or call 561-630-1100.

Lake Worth Playhouse Located in Lake Worth. Visit www.lakeworthplayhouse.org. or call 561.586.6410.

Genie’s Gymnastics Located in Lake Worth. Visit www.geniesgymnastics.com or call 561.868. 0288.

Loggerhead Marinelife Center located in Juno Beach. For more information, visit www.marinelife.org/camp

Joey’s Outback Adventures Located Boynton Beach Recreation & Parks Dept. in Wellington. Joey’s is teaming up with Register at Intracoastal Park Clubhouse, 2240 Engineering for Kids & High Touch High N Federal Hwy, Tuesday through Saturday 10 Tech. Call 561.792.3785. AM – 2 PM or call 561.742.6650. Johan Kriek Tennis Academy Located at Breakers West Country Club Located PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens. Call in West Palm Beach near the Western now 561.814.3655. Communities call (561) 283-1062. Jupiter Outdoor Center Located in Jupiter. Casperey Stables Located in Loxahatchee. Visit www.jupiteroutdoorcenter.com or Visit www.caspereystables.com, check out call 561.747.0063. their Facebook page or call 561.792.4990. Kids Choice Sports, Dance and Fitness City of Greenacres Register at 501 Martin Located in Boca Raton. Visit www. Avenue. Visit www.ci.greenacres.fl.us for gokidschoice.com or call 561.998.4225. details or call 561.642.2193. Kids Need More Art Locations in West City of West Palm Beach Visit www.wpb. Palm Beach, Jupiter and Stuart. Visit www. org/cityparks for complete details and to kidsneedmoreart.com for more information register or call 561.804.4900. and to register.

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Maltz Jupiter Theatre Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts Located in Jupiter. For more information go to www.jupitertheatre.org/classes-andcamps or call (561) 575-2672 for more information. Mandel JCC Locations in Boynton Beach & Palm Beach Gardens. Visit www.jcconline. com or call 561.259.3000 for our Boynton location or 561.712.5227 for our Palm Beach Gardens location. Science Academy Locations in Boca Raton and Delray Beach. Visit www. thescienceacademy.org or call 561.285.7552. South Florida Science Center and Aquarium Located in West Palm Beach. Visit www.sfsciencecenter.org/camp or call 561.832.1988. Showtime Performing Arts Theatre Located in Boca Raton. Visit www. showtimeboca.com for details, discounts and registration or call 561.394.2626

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Mondays 3 PM - 5 PM Monday Madness at Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe Check-in between 3 - 5 PM when admission is just $5.95! (regularly $10.95). Free face painting! For more info call 561.627.1782. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens #3115 Palm Beach Gardens. Tuesdays 9:3010:30 AM Open Splash Play at Small Fish Big Fish Swim School - Enjoy some quality time in our warm indoor pool - let your little fish swim or play on deck with our water tables. No Registration Required. Members are free, non-members are $5. For more info call 561.818.7946. 346 Pike Road #3, WPB Tuesdays 10:30 AM and Wednesdays 2 PM - Sensational Story: A Story ‘n More at Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center No need to sit still as a statue for this story. Instructors brings children’s books to life through interactive performance, singing, movement and props. An engaging art activity complements each BIRTHDAY PARTIES Exhibits, party room & plenty of fun! session. FREE for Museum Members and Special Saturday & Sunday packages available. Where with learning is anMuseum adventure! admission for FREE paid Non-Members. For more info go to www. schoolhousemuseum.org 129 E Ocean Avenue | Boynton Beach, FL 33435

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for days, “Kids Choice Sports” can cater to all of your gymnastics needs. We offer “Mommy & Me” classes, beginner classes for all ages, and beyond. Please call 561.998.4225 or visit www.gokidschoice. com for a full schedule and pricing. 6500 W Rogers Circle #1000 Boca Raton. Tuesdays 3 PM ART STUDIO Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center Each week in this child-centered program, children will be offered a selection of materials with which to create their own open ended art! The focus is on the process - not the product! Ages 3 - 5. Price: Members: $3, Non-Members: $4 + paid admission. Go BIRTHDAY PARTIES Exhibits, party room & plenty of fun! to www.schoolhousemuseum.org. Special Saturday & Sunday packages available. 129 E Ocean Avenue | Boynton Beach, FL 33435

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Thursdays at 10:30 AM Mommy & Me Paint! at Loggerhead Marinelife Center Offered each Thursday morning. The cost is $8 per painter or $12 for two painters. For ages 3 and up. Call 561.627.8280 or visit www.marinelife. org. 14200 U.S. Highway One, Juno Beach. Mondays and Tuesdays at 4 PM Tiny Kids Need More Art Kids Need More Art in Jupiter invites toddlers ages 2 - 4, and their moms (or dads!) to join them at their bright, colorful, and fun studio space for some creative together-time. Class is $15. Register at www.kidsneedmoreart.com/ jupiter/tiny-kids/. Also available: Play in Color Open Studio 5-7 PM Mon., Tues., & Wed. and Kids Art Express Wednesdays and Saturdays from 3:30 - 5 PM - Jupiter.


Saturdays 10:30 AM Storytime at Palm Beach Zoo This popular event takes place at the Zoo’s Conservation Station by the Safari Train and the Wildlife Carousel. Storytime at the Zoo is geared towards encouraging children to connect with wildlife through reading, and it is included in the cost of Zoo admission. See www.palmbeachzoo.org/special-events for each week’s title or call 561.533.0887. 1301 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach. Every Friday at 3 PM Fun Fridays at Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe Come celebrate every Friday with Cool Beans for Fun Friday! Each week a different activity promoting learning, imagination, physical activity and more will be taking place. $14.95 includes all-day admission or $6 for the class only. 561.627.1782. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens #3115 PBG.

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Every Wednesday and Family-centered Friday at 3:30 PM and Approach to Counseling Saturdays at 11 AM, 1 PM • Parent-Child Sessions & 2 PM • Jr. Vet Kids Lab • Parenting Support Groups at Loggerhead Marinelife •Individual & Family Therapy Center The program features for Children, Teens & Families “Dr. Logger,” a trained Loggerhead Marinelife Center volunteer acting as the center’s 7731 N. Military Trail, Suite 4, veterinarian. The 30 minute program begins Palm Beach Gardens • 561-244-9499 www.centerforchildcounseling.org when Dr. Logger receives a role-played call www.facebook.com/centerforchildcounseling on the radio from the beach about a sick and injured sea turtle, igniting immediate excitement in participants. The children come to the aid of a green sea turtle replica and Dr. Logger teaches the group about common injuries and illnesses that affect these Pediatric Dentistry endangered animals. No pre-registration Specializing in Dentistry forAdolescents Infants, and Children, Adolescents Specializing in Dentistry for Infants, Children, those with Special Health Care n is required. Sign-up begins at the facility and those with Special Health Care needs 30 minutes prior to the program, space is Michael J. Roseff, DMD, J. Roseff, DMD, LLC LLC limited. Please call 561.627.8280 or visit Michael Pediatric Dentist Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry Delicious Town Center Flickr Twitter FL 33472 Retweet www.marinelife.org for more information. Canyon Boynton Beach, 8784 Boynton Beach Blvd, #103, Boynton Beach, FL 33472 Loggerhead Marinelife Center is located ph# at 561-732-8333 fax# 561-732-8375 561-732-8333 roseffpediatricdentistry@comcas 14200 U.S. Highway One, Juno Beach. www.roseffpediatricdentistry.com Facebook

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Calendar Thurs., Mar. 2 • 5 - 7 PM Hack Shack Tech Club at South Florida Science Center and Aquarium The “Art” of Coding - If you like to make, tinker, design, and engineer, then the Hack Shack Tech Club is for you! Computers play a major role in the world of graphic design. Usually, artists use special programs that let them draw and manipulate images in real-time, right on their computer screen. But that’s not how things were done when computer graphics first started out. Programmers actually had to code their artwork. This session will show you how computers can turn lines of code into actual images as we program our own pieces of digital art. Open to grades 5 - 8. The cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Visit www.sfsciencecenter. org/hack-shacktech-club to register or for more information. 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. Thurs., Mar. 2 • 6 PM Science in Support of Everglades Restoration at Palm Beach Zoo Join us for an evening with a leader on how to save the natural wonder in our backyard. Journey through the Everglades and gain a scientific perspective from Nick Aumen, Regional Science Advisor for the Southeast Region of the US Geological Survey, and overseer of the Greater Everglades Priority Ecosystem Sciences Program. Animal experiences, cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres included. Please purchase tickets in advance. Call 561.533.0887 or visit www.palmbeachzoo. org for more information. 1301 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach. Fri., Mar. 3 • 6 - 9 PM Kids Night Out at Small Fish

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Big Fish Swim School Drop the kids off for gymnastics, swimming, dinner & fun! They burn off energy. You pick them up after you have had some adult time. The cost is $35 per child and 10% off for siblings. Please call 561.818.7946 to register. 346 Pike Road #3, West Palm Beach. Sat., Mar. 4 • 5:30 - 9:30 PM Kids Night Out at Mandel JCC Palm Beach Gardens Join us for a night of basketball and cheerleading! You will get to pick if you want to play basketball or learn and cheer routine. We will end the night with a big basketball game and a cheerleading performance. Pizza dinner and snack provided. For grades K - 5. Members $35, Guests $40, Siblings $25. For more information and to register please visit, www.jcconline.com. 5221 Hood Rd., Palm Beach Gardens. Wed., Mar. 8 & Sat., Mar. 11 • 10 - 11:30 AM Children’s Workshops “Family Matters” at Palm Beach Zoo Not all families are the same. Explore the different ways that animals live and play! Geared toward children 2 years old on Wednesday and ages 3 - 4 on Saturday. Pre-registration is encouraged. Call 561.533.0887 or visit www. palmbeachzoo.org for more information. 1301 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach. Wed., Mar. 8 • 4:30 PM Kidz Cook’n Class at Cool Beans Indoor Playground and Cafe Come cook up some tasty treats with us! $14.95 includes all-day admission or $6 for the class only. Encouraging creativity through fun! For more info call 561.627.1782. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens #3115, Palm Beach Gardens.


Fri., Mar. 10 • 6 - 9 PM Kid’s Night Out at Kids Need More Art in Jupiter Join us for a night of fun, creativity, and art appreciation! Young artists will look at the work of famous artists and create their own masterpiece in that style using some of the same techniques. The evening includes Master Artist themed art projects, games and other activities, pizza, snacks, and refreshments. Ages 5 - 9 are welcome. Price is $25 each child. Ask about sibling or group discounts. For more information visit www. kidsneedmoreart.com or call 561.746.4576. 1155 Main Street, Suite 116, Jupiter. Fri., Mar. 10 • 8 PM Screen on the Green at Waterfront Commons “A League of Their Own” (PG). Screen on the Green transforms the great lawn on the West Palm Beach Waterfront into a theater under the stars. Bring a blanket or a chair and purchase “movie time” popcorn, snacks and beverages from our stocked concession stand. The event is free. 100 South Clematis Street, West Palm Beach. Tues., Mar. 14 • 9:30 AM Story Time & Craft at the Mall at Wellington Green Join the Wellington Library for story time and a craft in front of the Nordstrom Coffee Shop. Geared toward ages 2 and up. Each child can sign up for their very own library card after the event. To register or for more information, please contact Meghan at 561.227.6918. 10300 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. Tues., Mar. 14 • 5 - 7 PM GEMS Club at STEM Studio in Downtown Abacoa This week’s theme is “Spectacular Spring.” Girls have a bright future

in Science and GEMS Club will continue to help them shine! GEMS Club offers the perfect opportunity for young girls to learn and grow as they discover the exciting world of math, science, engineering and technology. Pizza dinner and refreshments will be provided. This program is open to girls in grades 3 - 8 and a $10 registration fee is required per session. The event is limited to 25 girls per session, so register early to save your spot! There will be an additional $5 charge for walk-in registrations. Walk-ins, please be aware that the session may already be sold out. Visit www.sfsciencecenter. org/stem-studiogems to register or for more information. STEM Studio is located at 1209 Main Street Unit 112, Jupiter. Fri., Mar. 17 • 3:30 & 4:30 PM Toddler Art Time at Palm Beach County Library Acreage Branch Bring the little ones to this experiential art class designed just for your tiny artists. Dress to get messy. Geared toward ages 1 - 2. Space is limited. Pre-registration is encouraged. Call 561. 681.4100 for more information and to preregister. Please visit www.pbclibrary.org for specific events by branch. 15801 Orange Boulevard, Loxahatchee. Fri., Mar. 17 • All Day Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Cool Beans Indoor Playground and Cafe Wear your green to Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe at Downtown at the Gardens to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. We will have treasure hunts throughout the day in the playground and lots of St. Patrick’s Day baked goods for sale in our Cafe. Call 561.627.1782 for information. Regular admission applies. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens #3115, Palm Beach Gardens.


Calendar Fri., Mar. 17 • 2 - 5 PM Get Green Community Block Party at the Mall at Wellington Green Join us for food, vendors, childrens activities, bounces houses, balloon artists, local performances and an interactive performance from Patty Shukla! For more information, please contact Meghan at 561.227.6918. 10300 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. Fri., Mar. 17 • 7:30 PM Free Movie at the Wellington Amphitheater “Trolls” (PG). Please bring seating. For more information please call 561.753.2484. Located at 12100 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. Fri., Mar. 17 • 7:30 - 9 PM The Magic of Bill Blagg Live! at Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center Critics and audiences alike rave about his incredible high-energy, grand-scale magic & illusions that will have you rubbing your eyes in disbelief. Referred to as “Houdini Times Ten!” by NBC, Blagg’s show is packed with new mind-blowing illusions and his trademark off-the-cuff personality that make this show a great family event. People will float in mid-air, vanish in the blink of an eye and so much more! This is one show you can’t afford to miss! Witness over 90 minutes of live, interactive, actionpacked magic & illusion performed by the country’s most prominent magical star, Bill Blagg. Adult and senior tickets are $20 and children 12 and under are $10. For tickets or for more information please call 561.993. Located at 1160 977 SW College Dr, Belle Glade.

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Sat. & Sun., Mar. 18 - 19 • 6:30 - 8:30 AM Zoo Clues Family Overnight at Palm Beach Zoo Someone has been causing mischief at the Zoo! Put your problem solving skills to the test as you help solve the mystery. Enjoy an evening of themed activities including up-close animal encounters, detective games, crafts, and a night time tour. Pizza and continental breakfast are included. Activities are geared for children 6 and up and a minimum of one adult is required per family. Pre-registration is required at www.palmbeachzoo.org/ family-overnights. Call 561.533.0887 for more information.1301 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach. Sun., Mar. 19 • 11 AM - 3 PM Casperey Stables Leg-Up Horse Camp Open House At the open house you can enjoy free pony rides, win free riding lessons, watch show riding demonstrations, participate in hands-on horse activities and take advantage of open house discounts on lessons and camps. Open to all ages. For more information call 561.792.4990 or visit www.caspereystables. com. 2230 D Road, Loxahatchee. Tues., Mar. 21 • 10 AM Creative Kids Spring Break Painting Class at the Mall at Wellington Green Join Splash Art in the Food Court area for a creative Canvas art class followed by lunch at Chik-Fil-A with a visit from the cow! Geared toward ages 5 and up. For more information, please contact Meghan at 561.227.6918. 10300 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington.


Fri., Mar. 24 • 2:30 PM Bee Bots® at Palm Beach County Library Greenacres Branch Buzz on by and join the fun using little programmable Bee-Bot® robots. Program a “bee” to buzz through a maze or team up with a friend and work out a dance. For ages 5 - 8. Call 561.641.9100 for more information and to pre-register. Please visit www. pbclibrary.org for specific events by branch. 3750 Jog Road, Greenacres. Sat., Mar. 25 • 10 AM - 6 PM TurtleFest 2017 at Loggerhead Marinelife Center Join us for our 14th annual TurtleFest! Over 10,000 guests will join together at this FREE admission event which focuses on promoting conservation through up close interactions with threatened and endangered sea turtles, as well as music, art, shopping, educational presentations, games, and other activities. Returning this year is the World Ocean pavilion, which features educational and fun activities focused on water conservation. For more information call 561.627.8280 or visit www.marinelife.org. 14200 U.S. Hwy 1, Juno Beach. Tues., Mar. 28 • 5 - 7 PM GEMS Club at South Florida Science Center and Aquarium This week’s theme is “Sports Science” and will include a special presentation from a female in the industry in addition to a chemistry based activity and craft. Girls have a bright future in Science and GEMS Club will continue to help them shine! GEMS Club offers the perfect opportunity for young girls to learn and grow as they discover the exciting world of math, science, engineering and technology. Pizza dinner and refreshments will be provided. This program is open to

girls in grades 3 - 8 and a $7 registration fee is required per session. There will be an additional $2 charge for walk-in registrations at the door. Visit www.sfsciencecenter. org/ gems to register or for more information. 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. Fri., Mar. 31 • 6 - 9 PM Nights at the Museum at South Florida Science Center and Aquarium On the last Friday of each month guests of all ages can enjoy extended hours of exploration at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium. Each Night at the Museum is a different theme, which includes various interactive science crafts, activities, entertainment, exhibits, planetarium shows and a chance to view the night sky in Palm Beach County’s only public observatory. All night-sky viewing is weather permitting. This month’s theme is “Sports Science.”Wear your favorite team’s uniforms and learn the science behind sports with interactive activities and fun for all! Enjoy giant, interactve games by Crazy Games, make your own paper sports craft, enjoy the hockey physics lab and make a dry ice bubbles experiment. Science Center admission rates apply for non-members. Visit www.sfsciencecenter.org. 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. Fri., Mar. 31 • 3:30 PM Chess Club for Tweens at Palm Beach County Library Lantana Road Branch Do you want to learn to play chess or challenge your skills and learn new tactics? Players of all levels are welcome. Ages 8 - 12. Call 561.304.4500 for more information and to pre-register. Please visit www.pbclibrary. org for specific events by branch. 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. Fri., Mar. 31 • 7:30 9:45 PM Drumline Live! at Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center | PBParenting.com | March 2017

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Be prepared to laugh, sing, dance, and cry because Drumline Live! is a high-octane musical roller coaster ride that will hit every emotion in your body. Complete with dazzling choreography and explosive percussion, Drumline Live! is a thrilling spectacle with musical highlights from hip-hop, American soul, gospel, and jazz to name a few. Drumline Live! blends genres and combines a unique style of drumming, mesmerizing musicianship, and lively choreography to create a production never before seen on stage! Adult and senior tickets are $25 and children 12 and under are $10. For more information please call 561-993-1160 Located at 1977 SW College Dr, Belle Glade.

Ongoing Performance Programs at Showtime Performing Arts Theatre Your child will audition, act, sing, dance and perform! Taught by our talented theatre professionals this young children’s series ends in a performance for friends and family on the Showtime stage! Join us for a 12 week performance program of Minions starting Sat., Mar. 4 and a 13 week performance program of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast starting Thurs., Mar. 9. Beauty and the Beast is open to grades K - 5 and the final performance will be held on June 1. Minions is open to children ages 3 - 7 and the final performance will be held on May 20. For more information call 561.394.2626 or visit www.showtimeboca.com. 503 SE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton. Ongoing Classes at Schoolhouse 129 E Ocean Avenue | Boynton Beach, FL 33435 (561) 742-6780 | www.schoolhousemuseum.org Children’s Museum All classes subject to change. Please check website for specific class details. LIL’ EXPLORER’S SUPER SENSORY MESSY 48 March 2017 | PB Parenting |

PLAY - Little ones explore while developing important readiness skills that build early scientific inquiry and creativity. Each class features multiple activities based around a common theme. For ages 18 months - 5 years. Wednesdays at 3 PM. Members: $3, Non-Members: $4 + admission. ART STUDIO - Recognizing how important art is to a young child’s development, this child-centered program cultivates imagination and nurtures creativity. Each week children create their own open ended art with a provided selection of materials! For ages 3 – 5. Tuesdays at 3 PM. Members: $4, Non-members: $5 + admission. BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE LETTER... - A literature based kindergarten readiness class designed to introduce letters and numbers through circle time and engaging hands-on activities. For ages 3 - 5. Thursdays at 3 PM. Jan. 19 – Feb. 23. Six-week series: Members $40/ Non-members $52 Individual class: Members $8/ Non-members $10 . FULL S.T.E.A.M. AHEAD! - Children will engage in early learning forms of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Mathematics. This kindergarten readiness class will help prepare your little one for the challenges of school. Space is limited. Please register in advance. For ages 3 – 5. Thursdays at 10:30 AM. Jan. 19 – Feb. 23. Six-week series: Members, $40 / Non-members: $52. FABULOUS FUN FRIDAY - Join us for special themed activities such as Chinese New Year, Popcorn Day, Dr. Seuss’s Birthday, Lucky Leprechaun’s Day, and more. Please check website for exact dates and themes. Members: $3, Non-members: $4 + admission First and third Friday of the month at 10:30 AM. Call 561.742.6780 for more information. 129 East Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach SAVE THE DATES Upcoming Performances at Maltz Jupiter Theatre Sat. & Sun., Apr. 29 - 30; The Musical Adventures of Flat


Stanley, Jr. Fri. & Sat., May 12 - 13; West Side Story Fri. & Sat., Jun. 23 - 24; Guys and Dolls Sat. & Sun., Jul. 1 - 2; Godspell Fri. & Sat., Jul. 28 - 29; Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach, Jr. Show times and ticket prices vary. For more information please visit www.jupitertheatre.com or call 561.575.2223. 1001 E Indiantown Rd, Jupiter.

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Ongoing West Palm Beach GreenMarket Join us every Saturday from 9 AM - 1 PM through April. The West Palm Beach GreenMarket is the area’s first and premier green market located on the scenic West Palm Beach Waterfront. You can shop more than 80 vendors featuring the freshest and most unique offerings including local produce, plants, exotic flowers, herbs, baked goods, gourmet foods, teas, coffee and much more. The GreenMarket also features live music, unlimited mimosas for $10 (21+), free activities for kids, plus plentiful green space and seating for a morning of fun and relaxation. New this year, our Farmers in Training Program inspires students to explore and appreciate all things agriculture! Recently, 40 local students learned about growing their own

food and even sampled fresh herbs during the inaugural Farmers in Training event. For questions, contact 561.822.1515. 101 S Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach.

Ongoing Wildlife Feedings at The Sandoway Discovery Center As South Florida’s premier coastal ecosystem and marine life center, we will transform and inspire our visitors thru experiential education and conservation. Please join us for shark feedings every Tuesday - Saturday at 10:30 AM and Sundays at 1:30 PM, alligator feedings every Wednesday and Saturday at 1 PM, and stingray feedings Tuesday - Saturday at 2:45 PM. Admission is $5 for everyone 3 years of age and above. Palm Beach Zoo members are free. Call 561.274.7263. 142 S. Ocean Blvd.

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