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A Day for Mom:

Celebrations She Will Treasure

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Letter From the Publisher P. 4 PB Picks - Picks for Mom P. 6 Spoil Mom at the PGA National Resort & Spa P. 7 A Day for Mom: Mother’s Day Celebrations and Gifts She’ll Treasure P. 8

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Local Gift Ideas for Mom P.12 “Travel Adventure” featuring LEGO Bricks! Opens May 5 at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium P. 14 50 Simple Ways to Show Your Daughter You Love Her P.16 Choosing The Right Chores For Your Kids P. 18

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Summer Camp Directory P. 22-47 Raising a Summer Reader P. 48 Family Events Calendar P. 50

ON THE COVER Nothing is sweeter than a mother’s love. Lindsey & Evey, 8 months old, enjoy a day at the beach on Singer Island. Cover photograph by Lynn of Lynn Studios, Inc. • www. lynnstudios1.com | PBParenting.com | May 2018

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Letter From The Publisher

“There’s no way to be a perfect mother, and a million ways to be a good one.” ~ Jill Churchill

Greetings, Over 9 years ago, I entered a role that I wasn’t entirely prepared for... Motherhood.

One thing I am certain of though, I wouldn’t change the smiles, hugs and love that I receive from my kids for the world!

There are still many days I doubt myself, but now that I have a second child, I realize that I no longer sweat a lot of the details that I did with my first. None of us are perfect and every day I just try to do the best I can with the resources I have. So this Mother’s Day, reflect how far you have come and realize no matter what, your children love you just the way you are.

From all of us at PB Parenting, we hope your Mother’s Day is one that is peaceful and relaxing.

We all work so hard the other 364 days a year, we all deserve one day off!

There are 23 days (maybe less) of school until Summer Break! Do you have your summer planned yet? It isn’t too late to sign up for camp!

We have camps for all ages and interests starting on page 22. Check out our directory online for the latest updates.

Also a quick thank you to everyone for making our 4th annual Summer Camp Expo a big success! Thank you South Florida Science Center and Aquarium for hosting, Brian D. Guralnick Injury Lawyers for covering the first 200 adult entrants and sponsoring our first Summer Camp Scholarship, all the summer camp vendors and of course to all the families who attended! Check out facebook for our event photos!

Happy Parenting,

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PediPocket is made with plush velvety fleece. Perfect for the mom who loves to cozy up on the couch and watch netflix! For more information or to order go to www. pedipocketblanket.com.

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Plus, each serving of Emmy’s contains only six grams of sugar or less. Available locally at CVS and Starbucks. For more information go to www.emmysorganics.com.

Mommy and Me Headbands! UrbanHalo designer, Jen, believes that accessories should be as much functional and fashionable. As a fitness junkie and stay-at-home mom, she was always on the lookout for the perfect headband, one that was stylish enough to take her from the studio to preschool pickup, yet functional enough to stay in place without causing headaches. After much searching, she sat down in front of her sewing machine with the cutest fabric she could find and the first UrbanHalo was born! Great for exercise and as a stylish hair accessory, get in both Women and Kids sizes so you can match! They are fashionable and functional! To learn more go to www.Urbanhalo.com.

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Spoil Mom at the PGA National Resort & Spa Mother’s Day Spa Specials: Mom deserves to be luxuriously pampered. At the Spa at PGA National, she can unwind and relax in the calm surroundings of lavender treatments created to awaken the senses and de-stress the mind and body. This menu of services in honor of Mother’s Day is available for a limited time only through June 15th or while supplies last. Before or after the Healing Waters of the World mineral pools are the perfect way to continue her retreat.

Sunday Afternoon Tea at the Spa Sunday, Mother’s Day, May 13 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Spa visitors will be offered complimentary tea and sweets.

The Perfect Gift for Mothers: A spa gift card and an overnight stay wrapped into one beautiful package offer. Any gift card purchase from $350 and up earns the buyer a future getaway to PGA National Resort & Spa. Mother’s Day Brunch: Ironwood Steak & Seafood Sunday, May 13 10:30 AM – 3 PM. A scrumptious unlimited buffet includes bottomless mimosas and a complimentary rose to each mom. Cost per adult is $89.99 and Kids 6-12 are $29.99 plus tax and gratuity per person. For reservations call 561.627.4852 or visit opentable.com. For more details about any of these offers visit www.pgaresort.com.

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A Day for Mom:

Mother’s Day Celebrations and Gifts She’ll Treasure

BY KIMBERLY BLAKER The role of mothers in shaping their daughters’ and sons’ lives is unsurpassed.

Mothers teach us to love, be strong, be confident, persist, live life to its fullest and be the best we can be.

Mother’s Day is just around the corner.

So, this year give her the gift of your heart and time, and make it a special day she’ll treasure.

Mother’s Day Brunch – Serve your mother a scrumptious breakfast or take her out for Mother’s Day brunch (Check out PGA National Resort & Spa’s Brunch).

If you prepare it yourself, the following menu will be sure to please: fruit salad, juice, waffles or pancakes with her favorite blueberry or strawberry topping, Canadian bacon and fresh sausage, omelets or eggs benedict, homemade hash browns, and coffee cake or Danishes. Also, don’t forget the fresh cut flowers for the table centerpiece.

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Spring Blooms - What better way to spend a spring day than together in your mother’s garden? Pick up her favorite annuals and perennials.Then enjoy a relaxing day together planting and sprucing up her flower garden and catching up on old times.

Mother/Daughter Memories – Give your mother a keepsake that’ll be dear to her heart. Purchase Mothers & Daughters: A Record Book About Us to fill out and share with her. Or create your own memory book with a scrapbook or journal. Include photos and memories about special times the two of you have had together; the most important things you remember about your mother from your childhood; how she has inspired you; and the times you look forward to in the future.

The Main Event – Surprise your mother with tickets to an event she’s been dying to see: the ballet, a concert, play or

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musical, the opera, a favorite sporting event, a comedy show, or dinner theater.

Be sure to tell her you have something special planned (but not what), so she’ll be all yours for the day.

Family Portrait – If your family is like most, you’re well overdue for an updated family portrait. What better time to have it done than on Mother’s Day? Schedule to have your family’s picture taken at a studio, or hire a photographer for a photo shoot in the park. Coordinate with family members in advance on the formality and color scheme, so outfits don’t clash.

Inform your mother how to dress for her special day, but keep it a surprise, and don’t disclose your plans.

The Power of Poetry – You don’t need to be a poet to write a special verse for your mother. In your poem, share what it was like growing up with her, how she influenced your life, or tell her just

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A Little Pampering – Mothers spend many years pampering their children giving bubble baths, washing hair, and caring for them when they’re ill.

Give your mother a special treat, a gift certificate for pampering at the spa where she can enjoy a Swedish massage, hair design, a sea spa manicure and pedicure, or a soothing facial.

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Put Mom Back in the picture and schedule a Family Portrait session! Two great suggestions: Lynn Studios, Inc. or Warner Prokos Photography.

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Create a piece of treasured handmade painted pottery at Picasso’s Creative Workshop.

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Give mom a night off and have the kids create a gift for Mom! Friday May 11th at Kids Need More Art in Jupiter! The evening includes Mother’s Day themed art projects, games and other activities, pizza and more! Ages 5 - 9. Cost is $25 per child. Ask for sibling or group discounts. For a schedule of classes visit www.kidsneedmoreart.com or call 561.746.4576.

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Enjoy a show! There are so many great theaters in our area such as Maltz Jupiter, Showtime Performing Arts and Lake Worth Playhouse.

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Take an art class and create something! Armory Art, Boca Museum of Art and Lighthouse ArtCenter offer great classes.

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Celebrate Mother’s Day at Palm Beach Skate Zone during one of their two public skate sessions.

There will be special games and dances and Mom’s get a FREE pizza and skate FREE! Call 561.963.5900 or visit www.pbskatezone.com for more information.

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Weekend Getaway – Put together a weekend package designed especially for your mother. Choose a city that offers great shopping, art museums and culture centers, or even a quaint historic town with neat shops, cafes, and parks. Leave the dates for the getaway open so she can make the trip at her convenience, or so the two of you can make plans together.

Keep it Simple – Plan a relaxing day together enjoying the outdoors, and head to a nearby park where you can meander along nature trails, take a scenic bike ride, and reminisce.

Especially for Mothers - Select from one of many poetry books for and about mothers that expresses what you’d like her to know. Try one of the following:

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The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium presents their new summer exhibit, “Travel Adventure” featuring LEGO Bricks. The interactive exhibit will take visitors on an extraordinary adventure to exotic locations through all kinds of terrain. Guests of all ages will think creatively to plan and build vehicles to move through mountains, jungles, oceans, deserts and more. Families are invited to dress up as pilots, sailors, racers and world explorers as they take the wheel of life-sized toy vehicles and engage in dynamic play. Duplo bricks will be on hand for younger guests. Visitors will be able to share their creations through a photography booth set up against a destination backdrop. Visit San Francisco, Paris, Hawaii and more real-life destinations, all while learning about travel history. Guests will answer three important questions: “Where will you go,” “How will you get there” and “What will you build?” This exciting exhibit will “open every mind to science” and allow guests of all ages to explore the creative world of travel and transportation. The exhibit opens Saturday, May 5, 2018 and will be available through Saturday, September 23, 2018. The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is located at 4801 Dreher Trail, West Palm Beach.

Tickets to “Travel Adventure” are included in the general admission, which is $16.95 for adults, $14.95 for seniors, $12.95 for children (3-12), FREE for children under 3, and FREE for members.

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Racecar Photo Op – a large brick model of a child-sized racecar provides a fun opportunity for play and family photos.

“What Will You Build?” Main Build/Play Area (pictured at right) A brightly colored portal of bricks marks the entry to the main build area, with building activities suited for families with children age 6 and up (Note: all children age 3+ are permitted to build in this area). Each build table holds bins of parts for creative building, and labels suggest particular travel challenges that builders might conquer --- “Could your vehicle… sail across a lagoon… drive up a sandy beach… and tunnel beneath a volcano?”

Once they’re ready, the vehicle can hit the road on the Terrain Test Play Table! Additionally, children can take a digital photo of their vehicle, drop in an exotic scenic backdrop, and post their unique creation to a gallery on the museum’s website.

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50 Simple Ways to Show Your Daughter You Love Her

BY RACHAEL MOSHMAN The Mother/Daughter Relationship is complex. Mother’s Day and the month of May might be a good time to reconnect and show your daughter how much you care about her. Local author, Rachael Moshman has survived the tween years and is now enduring the teen years with her daughter and offers this advice.

Little girls are sugary sweet and filled with adoration for their Mommy. As they approach the teen years, the motherdaughter relationship often gets a bit trickier. I try to connect with my daughter every day to remind her that we still have something awesome between us, even when she’s pulling away, rolling her eyes, and muttering under her breath.

Here are 50 quick and easy ways to show your daughter that you love her.

1. Let her wear your favorite bracelet.

2. Put some of your lip gloss on her before school.

3. Read the same book as her.

4. Learn the words to her favorite song.

5. Really listen to her.

6. Know the names of her crush, least favorite teacher and the mother of her best friend.

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Have lunch with her at school.

Get to know her friends.

Hold her hand.

Dance with her.

Snuggle.

Hug her at random times.

Kiss her on the tip of her nose.

Brush her hair.

Let her choose the outfit you wear.

Share your accomplishments with her.

Ask her opinion.

Tell her about your childhood.

Share your hopes, dreams and thoughts with her.

Show her how to do the things you enjoy.

Teach her life skills (cooking, cleaning, shoe shopping).

Buy her little presents just because.

Sneak notes into her lunchbox or backpack.

Pass a journal back and forth.

Take a trip – just the two of you.

Have a slumber party with her in her room.

Invite her to curl up in your bed for a movie night.

Tell her you’re proud of her.

Compliment her often.

Let her know all the things you like

about her.

31. Brag about her to others in front of her.

32. Wash her favorite nightgown or t-shirt, even though it isn’t laundry day.

33. Take tons of pictures of her. And with her.

34. Put her photo in frames all over the house.

35. Let her see you cry.

36. Be honest with her.

37. Talk to her about the hard stuff 38. Give each other makeovers.

39. Tickle her tummy.

40. Sing to her.

41. Bring cupcakes or balloons to school on her birthday.

42. Buy her flowers.

43. Tuck her in at night, even if she says she’s too big.

44. Smile when she enters the room.

45. Tell her you missed her when you reunite after work and school.

46. Help her brainstorm solutions to her problems.

47. Support her, but teach her to stand up for herself.

48. Admit when you’re wrong and apologize.

49. Introduce her to the TV shows, movies and music you loved when you were her age.

50. Tell her you love her! Often!

She’ll be grown before you know it. Savor this time in her life. Strengthening your connection just takes a few minutes of positive attention. It will make you both feel great!

Rachael Moshman is a local writer that lives with her husband, daughter, four cats, one dog and a mannequin named Vivian. Find her on Twitter @rachaelmoshman.

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Choosing The Right Chores For Your Kids

BY TANNI HAAS Most parents want their kids to participate in the household by doing chores. And rightly so. But how do you go about deciding which chores to assign your kids – and what role should you play in helping them complete their chores?

Experts agree on the following points: Start young The first and most important thing is to start young. Generally speaking, says Dr. Roger McIntire, a child psychologist, parents wait too long to assign chores because they think their kids should be ready first. “But that puts the cart before the horse,” says Dr. McIntire. “They will learn by doing. Cynthia Ewer, the author of “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Getting Organized” and other well-known books on home management, agrees: “A oneyear-old will giggle if handed a clean diaper to dust the legs of the furniture.”

Make sure the chores are ageappropriate While even toddlers can get excited about helping out, make sure that the chores you assign are age-appropriate.

“Instead of assigning a simple task,” says Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson, a professor of early childhood education, “appeal to your child’s desire to do important things by giving it difficult tasks.” Simple

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tasks are often seen as boring, and your kids may quickly lose interest and do a poor job. One way to overcome this problem is to add complexity to simple chores as your kids get older and more experienced. For example, if they have learned to put the dishes in the sink, ask them to rinse them off and put them away. Kids are often capable of much more than their parents realize – and that kids let on. As Elizabeth Pantley, the author of many best-selling books on parenting, notes only partly tongue-incheek: “Keep in mind that a child who has mastered a complicated computer game can easily run the dishwasher.” (See page 20 for a sidebar on age-appropriate chores) Make sure the chores are manageable It’s also important that the chores you assign are manageable. Karen Stephens, founder of the “Parenting Exchange” which publishes parenting books, says that you should teach your kids how to “break tasks down into manageable ‘can do’ parts.” Indeed, says Mrs. Stephens, it’s useful to “provide a checklist for steps to accomplish. This avoids children ‘forgetting’ steps or feigning confusion.”

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Age Appropriate Chores: Ages 2 and 3 • Assist in making their beds • Pick up playthings with your supervision • Take their dirty laundry to the basket • Fill a pet’s water/food bowls (supervised) • Help a parent clean up spills and dirt Ages 4 and 5 • Make their bed with minimal help • Bring their things in from the car • Pick up their toys • Set the table with supervision • Clear the table with supervision • Help carry in the lighter groceries • Sort colors for the laundry • Match socks after clothing is washed • Dust with supervision • Hang up towels in the bathroom • Clean their room with supervision • Clean floors with a dry mop Ages 6 and 7 • Make their bed every day • Vacuum individual rooms • Wet mop individual rooms • Dust individual rooms • Fold laundry with supervision • Put their laundry in drawers and closets • Put away dishes from the dishwasher • Help prepare food with supervision • Clean their room when asked • Empty indoor trash cans Ages 8 to 11 • Keep bedroom clean • Wash dishes • Wash the family car with supervision • Prepare a few easy meals on their own • Clean the bathroom with supervision • Rake leaves • Learn to use the washer and dryer • Put all laundry away with supervision • Take the trash can to the curb for pick up Ages 12 and 13 • Change bed sheets • Keep their rooms tidy and do a biannual deep cleaning • Mow the lawn with supervision • Do yard work as needed • Prepare an occasional family meal

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saying, ‘Put your clothes in the closet, books on the shelf, dishes in the kitchen, and toys in the toy box.”

You should also teach your kids how to prioritize, especially if you assign them multiple chores. As Mrs. Stephens puts it, kids need to learn how to “set and prioritize goals and determine what needs to be done to achieve them.” Finally, your kids will see the chores you assign as more manageable if they can be accomplished in a relatively short period of time: “Kids are more willing to repeat a short burst of tidying than a long marathon of cleaning,” says Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore, a child psychologist.

So, what role should you play in helping your kids complete their chores?

Do chores together - or at the same time It’s important to either set aside periods of time where you do chores together as a family or, at the very least, do chores at the same time. “That way,” says James Lehman, the creator of many well-known parenting programs, “no one feels as if they’re missing out or being punished by having to complete their tasks. It’s just chore time.” Mrs. Ewer agrees that you should try to have all family members do chores at the same time. “From a kid’s point of view,” says Mrs. Ewer, “it’s downright lonely to be sentenced to clean a bathroom each afternoon after school.” That becomes so much easier to stomach if the kid knows “that all the other family members are hard at work, too. Cleaning misery loves company, you might say.”

Make sure your kids follow through – and don’t skirt your own responsibilities It’s also important to make sure that your kids always complete their chores. “If your kids aren’t expected to regularly follow through,” says Mrs. Pantley, “they might

start putting off chores in the hope that someone else will do them for them.” As a parent, you should complete whatever chores you have assigned yourself. As Dr. Brunner, a child psychologist, puts it: “Children learn the most from what they see you do, not what you tell them to do.”

Have fun together Finally, try to make this a fun and enjoyable experience. Experts agree that you get the best results if you make doing chores a family event filled with love, laughter, and music. As Dr. Kennedy-Moore puts it, “If your attitude while doing the chores is light-hearted, your child will be more willing to participate.”

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DIRECTORY ABBY’S Performing Arts Academy is a Performing Arts Academy in Jupiter, offering a musical theatre camp (Acting, Dancing, Singing, Crafting) for ages 4-10 (boys & girls) from 9AM – 3PM daily. $250 per week ($225 2nd sibling). Early registration price is $225 per student before May 1. Weekly themes include: Best of Broadway (June 11-15), Princesses (June 18-22), The Greatest Showman (June 25-29), Spa Week (July 9-13), Disney Zombie’s (July 16-20), Seussical the Musical (July 23-27), Superhero’s (July 30-Aug 3) and Harry Potter (August 6-10).

For more information and to register visit www.abbysperformingarts.com or call or text Abby at 561.307.5100.

and rip-current awareness. Students enjoy the aqua park water trampolines, go tubing and splashmats! Weekly ceremonies & pizza parties. Includes Free gift bags and products from O’Neill surf wear and Aloha Surf Co. To register call 561.543.7873 or www. alohasurfingschool.com.

American Heritage Summer Day Camps Creating memories that last a lifetime, American Heritage Summer Day Camps provide summer activities in six different camp opportunities. Day Camp is filled with daily swimming, indoor and outdoor sports, art projects, games, field trips, carnivals, special events and more. Specialty Camps inspire young enthusiasts in robotics, science adventure, musical theatre, art and video production. Free bus transportation is provided to areas throughout Palm Beach and Broward Counties. 6200 Linton Blvd, Delray Beach. For more information call 561.637.2440 or visit www. ahsummerprograms.com.

Aloha Surf and Watersports Camp Surf Camp for ages 6-12: 9AM – 1PM $200. Watersports Camp for ages 7-12: 9AM - 3PM $295. Teenager Camp for ages 13+: 9:30AM - 3:00PM $295.

Before & after care available 8 - 9AM and 3 American Heritage - 4PM. All instructors are CPR certified & all Summer Institute equipment provided and sibling discounts. provides an academic Students will learn proper Surfing technique, enrichment program ocean safety, advanced surfing skills, for high achievers in dodgeball, snorkeling, and surf contest. grades PK3-12 with courses such as: early In Watersports Camp, students will also elementary enrichment, writing workshops learn to surf and take part in ocean safety and math, as well as honors classes

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SEASONAL SCIENCE ADVENTURE WORKSHOPS

Summer is 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.

Register online at SFScienceCenter.org or call (561) 832-2026 for more information.

These camps are also offered in Jupiter at STEM Studio!

4801 Dreher Trail North, WPB, FL 33405

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1209 Main Street Suite 112, Jupiter, FL 33458

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including coding, speech & debate, medical terminology, business entrepreneurship, leadership, psychology, and more. For information call 561.495.7272 ext. 207 or visit www.ahsummerprograms.com.

Armory Art Center Summer Art Experience A week filled with art education in various media. Experienced instructors with backgrounds checked. 9AM – 4:30PM M-F. Camp runs 6/4 – 8/10 (no classes 7/4) Ages 5-11 $235/week; ages 12-18 $285/week. Includes all art materials and one camp T-shirt; bring lunch, snack, beverage. Sibling/multiple-week discounts available. 561.832.1776.

811 Park Place, West Palm Beach. www.armoryart.org/youthartcamps.

Arts Garage Summer Theatre Camp is a unique summer camp where young creatives learn about all aspects of theatre. From

set design to writing and performance, students will use their imagination and work together to create their own production.

An exciting multidisciplinary experience, SET THE STAGE gives youth the opportunity to explore their talents in a fun and inspirational environment. Registration is $1,000. Full and partial scholarships are available. Two sessions available: Set the Stage for ages 7-12: June 11th-July 7th, M-F 9am-4pm (Registration link: http:// bit.ly/SetTheStageYouth). Set the Stage for ages 13-17: July 9th - August 4th, M-F 9am-4pm (Registration link: http://bit.ly/ SetTheStageTeen). For more information call 561.450.6357.

Boca Raton Museum Art School Weekly art camp for ages 5 -12 from 9AM – 4PM, early and after care are available. Themed weeks of camp include Cartooning, Paintapalooza, Creatures in the Wild, Art Around the World

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Before/After Care and Lunch Available

Go WILD this Summer! www.palmbeachzoo.org/education

1301 Summit Boulevard West Palm Beach 561-547-WILD (9453)

2018 SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY and Creatures of the Wild. Professional art teachers lead fun creative art projects in painting, drawing and sculpting. For more information please call 561.392.2503 or visit www.bocamuseum.org. 801 W. Palmetto Park Road in Boca Raton.

Boys & Girls Clubs Summer Camp at Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is fun. With 13 locations across the county, kids ages 6 – 18 enjoy field trips, arts & crafts, summer reading, sports camps, science camps, fitness, music, recreation, free breakfast & lunch, and a safe environment with caring staff. Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Low cost.

Scholarships available. Visit BGCPBC.org/ clubs to find a Club near you!

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Ages 3-5 & 5-12

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Pre-Enroll for Summer Camp Online Now!

www.doodlebugs.com/summer-camp Lake Worth • 561.432.9559 • 4945 Via Bari

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, theme weeks, family cook outs, Kids’ Club and so much more!

Summer Camp runs from Jun. 4 – Aug. 17, Monday – Friday from 8:45AM – 3PM. Before and after care is also available.

To register for Breakers West Summer Camp, call 561.283.1062. Visit www. breakerswestclub.com for info.

Bright Beginnings Adventure Camp Bright Beginnings offers the Greenacres and Lake Worth area’s BEST day camping experience. We offer full day camp all summer for children ages 5-12. Campers will enjoy different activity themes each week, field trips, computers,

sports and more - breakfast, lunch and snack included! Before and aftercare is available for extended day needs! Visit www. BrightBeginningsPrep.com for more information or call 561.629.8005. Located at 3456 S. Jog Rd., Greenacres.

Camp MasterChef is a culinary camp for kids and teens ages 8-16 with 1 or 2 week overnight camps.

Themed programming includes special competitions, hands-on cooking lessons, outdoor sports activities, interactive challenges and more. Sharpen your culinary skills with expert chefs, participate in sports and outdoor activities, enjoy exciting theme parties each night, and interact with MASTERCHEF & MASTERCHEF JUNIOR contestants. Premium facilities are located in Rabun Gap, GA or Kent, CT. All skill levels welcome. To learn more, visit us at www. campmasterchef.com or call 754-301-8885.

Camp Seagull is for middle and high school students (11-22 yearsold) with developmental disabilities. Run by Seagull Academy’s professional staff.

Breakfast and lunch is included and transportation is available in some areas.

Before and after care available. $100 per week. Some scholarships available based on income. Swimming, field trips, sports, crafts, music, movies, and more! Call 561.540.8110 to reserve! www.seagull.org.

Camp Shalom is the BEST day camp option in the area!

We offer specialty camp options, daily swimming, special events, field trips, firstrate parent communication, background checked staff, & more! Locations in Boynton Beach & Palm Beach Gardens. For more information visit www.campshalom.org or

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Learn what it takes to put on a show from the ground-up and inside-out!

summer camp ages 7-12

June 11th - July 7th

* no camp on july 4th

summer camp ages 13-17

July 9th - august 4th

info: artsgarage.org

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Peter Blum Family Y of Boca Raton 561.395.9622

Devos-Blum Family Y of Boynton Beach 561.738.9622

June 4th – August 10th, 2018 Register now to secure your spot! www.ymcaspbc.org/summercamp

2018 SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY call 561.259.3000 for our Boynton location or 561.712.5227 for our Palm Beach Gardens location.

Summer Art Experience Mon-Fri | 9:00 am – 4:30 pm $235 – $285 per week (561) 832-1776 armoryart.org/ youthartcamps 811 Park Place, WPB, FL 33401

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Casperey Stables Horse Camp is a small, funfilled 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 10:03 child AM 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 our Facebook page or call 561.792.4990.

Circle F Dude Ranch Summer Camp SLEEPOVER Summer camp for boys & girls 6-16. Two week, three week & 7 day sessions.

Campers can choose from 40+ activities including horseback riding, swimming in a magnificent waterfront, arts and crafts, adventure activities such as 60’ Alpine Tower, sports, paint ball, rock climbing, and so much more. Each camper has an individual daily schedule based on his/ her choices. Make friendships that will last a lifetime! Located in Lake Wales, Florida. For more information, please visit www.circlefduderanchcamp.com or call 863.676.4113.

Communication Arts Camp is sure to keep students engaged this summer! Each week, we will focus on different elements Summer is almost here!

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of communication arts including public speaking, creative writing, graphic design, and video production through different themed projects. Themes include Shark Tank Week, YouTube Week, Election Week and more! -NEW- Theatre camp options available this year! Camp hours are 9 – 3PM with aftercare until 5PM. Register at www.commartsacademy.com.

Delray Beach Playhouse The Delray Beach Playhouse’s annual summer camp program is a by-audition-only theatre program, in which campers gain handson experience in musical theatre, acting, dance, voice, and technical production.

The program culminates in live, showcase performances in the Delray Beach Playhouse’s main theatre. Campers will experience the joy of live theatre, while also building self-confidence, engaging their imaginations, and learning the importance of teamwork. Our 2018 program will culminate in performances of “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR.” For more information call 561.272.1281 x10 or visit www.delraybeachplayhouse.com.

Doodle Bugs!

Doodle Day Camp is full of exciting adventures with great friends! Our weekly themes, field trips, and special events make every Doodle Day a new experience. We offer summer camp programs for children 3-5 and 5-12.

Take advantage of our flexible scheduling options by enrolling for one week, a whole summer, or anywhere in between-- it’s up to you! For more information or to pre-enroll please visit doodlebugs.com/ summer-camp.

Engineering For Kids Come join our Engineering/Science Summer Camp and your

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UPCOMING STUDENT PRODUCTIONS

MAY 5 at 7:30PM & MAY 6 at 2:00PM

MAY 18 and 19 at 7:30PM

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SCIENCE SUMMER CAMPS **Limited Seating** Reserve your spot NOW

After School STEM Program Session 3

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0% Financing Available. Register now with a deposit.

Summer Camp starts June 4TH. Locations in Boca Raton & Delray Beach Monday to Friday Regular Hours are 8am. To 5pm.

For K - 6th. Graders from any School Tuition starts at $200.

Plus a $50. registration fee.

See all Rates and Discounts on website.

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OR CALL 561.285.7552

2018 SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY 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 to www.engineeringforkids. com/palmbeach or email palmbeach@ engineeringforkids.net.

Fusion Academy Catch up, get ahead, or try something new this summer at Fusion Academy Boca Raton. Our scheduling is customized to fit around your family’s summer plans - sleep in or go on vacation without worrying about when classes fit in.

Whatever you’re looking for this summer, Fusion has you covered with over 250 different courses. Students can take classes full-time, for credit, or utilize our tutoring services. Connect with our campus to learn more! Visit ww.fusionacademy.com.

Genie’s Gymnastics Camp is very flexible, you can do it daily, weekly or any combination. 9AM – 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 561.868.0288 or visit www. geniesgymnastics.com.

The Gymnastics Revolution Camp Gymnastics Camp 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 AM – 5:30 PM Monday through Friday. Jun. 4 – Aug. 10 . The cost is $50 - $210. 6714 White Dr., West Palm Beach. Visit www.

TheGymnasticsRevolution.com/Summer or call 561.848.4577.

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, cooking activities and much more! 7 locations!

West Boynton Beach will be opening May 2018! For more information visit www.

HomeAwayFromHomeChildcare.com or call 1-877-94-CHILD (24453).

Jewish Camp of The Arts When we say “Summer camp” we mean fun, fun & more fun! At Jewish Camp of the Arts we are celebrating 31 years of camping. We offer a true feeling of the camp spirit. The day is filled with uplifting cheers, art, sports, kids in the kitchen, electives, family barbecue and challah bake, overnight, grand trip to orlando and other adventurous trips and “out of the box” activities. Themes include Movin’ and Grooving, Commotion in the Ocean, Rain-forest Adventure, Love your Selfie Olympics, Lego land week etc. To enroll call 561.624.7004 ww.jewishcampofthearts.org.

2018 Camp Season

8 Themed Summer Sessions & Camp Weekly themes include Best of Broadway, Princesses, The Greatest Showman, Spa Week, Disney’s Zombies, Seussical the Musical, Superhero’s and Harry Potter!

Daily Classes in Acting, Dance, Music and Art! All camp weeks for boys and girls ages 4-10 from 9 AM - 3 PM daily in Jupiter $250 per week ($225 sibling discount).

To Register www.abbysperformingarts.com Phone: Abby Pantalone 561-307-5100 (Call or Text) Email: abbysperformingarts@gmail.com

Learning Music

Sports

SUMMER CAMP

Arts & Crafts

Field Trips 13 Club locations Free lunch and snacks Scholarships available Low cost For ages 6 - 18 Monday - Friday June 4 - Aug. 10 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Register today. Limited availability.

To find a club near you, visit www.bgcpbc.org/clubs or call 561-683-3287

DON’T MISS OUT ON THE

BEST SUMMER CAMP EVER! 2 week, 3 week & 7 day sessions June 10th to August 11th

CALL US OR REGISTER ONLINE

863.676.4113 www.circlefduderanchcamp.com

2018 SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY John Webster Golf Academy Summer Golf Camp We invite you to join us for one of the most well-rounded, performance-based golf camps in the country. Under the tutelage of highly skilled and certified golf professionals, campers ages 6 to 15 enjoy comprehensive instruction, skills and game competitions, indoor/outdoor activities and so much more in a fun and positive environment.

Summer Golf Camp runs from Jun. 18 Aug. 17, Monday - Friday starting at AM. Half, full and extended full day sessions are available. Camp is located at Breakers West Country Club. To register, call 561.422.4568 or email jwga@thebreakers.com.

PB Parenting’s Camp Directory is online 24/7 go to www.pbparenting.com.

JOHN WEBSTER GOLF ACADEMY

SUMMER CAMP 2018

This summer, join us for one of the most well-rounded, performance-based golf camp experiences in the country. Under the tutelage of highly skilled and certified golf professionals, campers enjoy comprehensive instruction, week-long skills and game competitions, and more in a fun and positive learning environment.

Ages 6 to 15 June 18 – August 17 (Monday – Friday) No Camp July 2–6

For information or to register, please call (561) 422-4873 or email jwga@thebreakers.com Located at Breakers West Country Club 1550 Flagler Parkway West Palm Beach, FL 33411

Jupiter Pointe Paddling Splash Camp is not just a regular summer camp, it’s a camp filled with tons of fun and adventure! Voted #1 Summer Camp in Jupiter! Kids ages 6-14 take fun filled trips to local area beaches & sandbars and spend time paddling, kayaking, fishing, snorkeling, playing games, watersports and more. There is plenty of swimming in the cove and the pool and plenty of toys and sports equipment are available for all the activities. Beach party & BBQ Fridays with the tiki grill is a great way to end a fun week! Half day & full day options available. Located in Tequesta. For more information visit www.JupiterPointe. com or call 561-746-6691.

Let Summer Adventure begin in a safe, clean, and a happy place to learn and discover the best experiences!

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Kids Choice Sports, Dance and Fitness! Gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics and sports camps available. Offers campers

* Field Trips * Zoo * Parks * Art * Sports * Science * Petting Zoo * Bounce Houses * Water Slides * And so much more! * For Ages 5 - 10

561-802-9090

www.LWonderland.com 3092 Forest Hill Blvd. • Palm Springs

Calling all sports-minded, adventureseeking, nature-loving kids for a summer of fun at Breakers West Country Club.

Daily Golf, Tennis, Basketball & Swimming Arts & Crafts | Magic Shows | Science Projects Wildlife Demonstrations | Family Cookouts Theme Weeks | Kids’ Club & More

To register, call 561-283-1062.

AGES 4-15 June 4 – August 17 Monday – Friday 8:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Before- and after-care are available.

breakerswestclub.com 1550 Flagler Parkway, West Palm Beach, FL 33411

2018 SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY 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!

• Full-Time Academy • Classes for Credit • Tutoring/Mentoring • Summer Programming • Art & Music • 250+ Accredited Courses • Grades 6-12 • One-to-One Classrooms Fusion Academy Boca Raton | 866.228.1591

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

Kids Need More Art “Color Our World” with Kids Need More Art’s 2018 Summer Art series for elementary aged artists ages 5-12 as we celebrate our 10th summer of creativity! Offered weekly from June 4th to August 10th at the Jupiter studio in Downtown Abacoa as well as select weeks in West Palm Beach at the beautiful 135-acre preserve at the Pine Jog Environmental Education Center.

There is a new theme every week (Reduce & Reuse! Sun & Moon! Sand & Surf! Fur & Fins! Friends & Family!). Full and extended day options available. For more information please call 561-746-4576 or visit www. kidsneedmoreart.com.

The King’s Academy Camp Roar is for ages 5-12 and runs from 8AM – 3PM. Before/After care also available at an additional cost. During our 8- week camp schedule campers will experience weekly themes through field trips, sports, team-building activities, weekly camp chapel, camp songs, competitions, inflatable bounce houses and slides, cheerleading, karate, computer lab, and arts & crafts, ceramics, praise & worship team and drama. Special events: Candy Land Day, Olympic Game Day, Super Hero Day, talent show, and camp musical, weekly skits, scavenger hunts. Awards and prizes for all competitions. For more

information visit www.tka.net/summercamp or call Director, Helga Collins at 561.686.4244.

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The Lake Worth Playhouse During two summer camp sessions, campers learn acting, voice, dance and stage movement through daily activities and rehearsals, which culminates in full-scale productions of Into The Woods, Jr. and Mary Poppins, Jr. Campers will be engaged in studio-style rehearsals for music, dance and production. Campers 12+ will also participate in behind-the-scenes roles and other theatre-related education.

The Lake Worth Playhouse is located at 713 Lake Ave. in Lake Worth. For more information, call 561.586.6410 or visit www. lakeworthplayhouse.org.

Ages: 6-13

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Pine Tree Camps at Lynn University offers 3-week sessions for half day, full day and specialty camps.

Day camp, after camp care and overnight camp options available. Pine Tree Camps offers day programs for campers ages 3-14 and overnight programs for campers 6-13.

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2018 SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY Learning Wonderland Preschool Let summer adventure begin in a safe, clean, and a happy place to learn and discover the best experiences! Our summer program includes field trips to the zoo, parks, different activities centers, in campus activities such as Bounce House, Water slide, sports, art, science, and so much more!

Also, we provide enrichment program for children to review school material in a fun way to boost children’s academic knowledge and skills. Summer Camp is for children 5-10 year-olds. 3092 Forest Hill Blvd., Palm Springs. For more info, please, call us at 561.802.9090, or visit our website at www.LWonderland.com.

Lighthouse ArtCenter Full Steam Ahead! The 48th Annual Summer ArtCamp will feature Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. Campers will enjoy creating fine arts projects in painting, drawing, ceramics, technology and sculpture inspired by the work of exhibited artists. Children will create a dynamic portfolio of multi-media projects, including fired ceramic pieces, each week. Before-care, after-care, sibling discounts and scholarships available.

Ages 6-12. 9am – 3:30pm. Member $210, nonmembers, $240. Lighthouse ArtCenter School of Art, 395 Seabrook Road, Tequesta.

(561) 748-8737 or register online: www. lighthousearts.org 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 hands-on science activities and

so much more. Campers will also learn about fun ways to protect our oceans.

Sessions include Turtle Adventures, Ocean Adventures, Conservation Kids (6-10) and Field Experiences (14-17). Camps run Monday-Friday; 9AM – 4PM. Late pickup (at 5PM is available for an additional fee. For more information and to register, visit www.marinelife.org/camp.

Mad Science Summer Camps with Mad Science are the Best!” Mad Science camps offer a daily combination of discovery and exploration through fun hands-on projects and experiments. Weekly S.T.E.M. themes for children entering grades 1-6, Fall ’18. Six themed weeks to choose from: Fun-gineering and Wild Adventures. Our other weeks include our very popular Spy Academy, Inventors & Explorers, Rocket/ Robot Combo and our newest camp...

Advanced Robotics & Coding. Locations in Jupiter, PBG, Boca Raton, Wellington & Boynton Beach. Children have so much fun that they forget they’re learning! Visit www. madscienceiscool.com or call 561.747.3033.

Maltz Jupiter Theatre Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts Summer Theatre Camp Budding young performers will participate in a broad range of theatre-related activities, including acting, dancing, singing, prop-making, improvisation, storytelling and more. Each summer camp is one to three-weeks and concludes with a unique themed showcase performance. The two largest camp shows will be performed on the Theatre’s stage: the Senior Conservatory’s Sister Act and the Junior Conservatory’s The Wizard of Oz, Young Performers’ Edition. The musicals will be performed complete with professional production values: sets, costumes, lights, a full orchestra and more. Enrollment fees

Summer Camp 2018 Join us for a great summer full of activities!

For Ages 5 - 10 • 9am - 3pm • $195/Week July 9 – July 13 July 16 – July 20 July 23 – July 27

Pirate Week: Fact and fiction Water Week: Get soaked with games Ocean Week: Ocean life for humans and animals

Contact Ruth Pelletier For More Information (561) 513-1087 • pbmmcampinfo@gmail.com Palm Beach Maritime Museum 2400 N Flagler Dr. West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Mommy & Me • Preschoolers Boys Gymnastics • Camps Tumbling • Cheerleading Recreational and Competitive Teams

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For more info call 561.868.0288 6752 Lantana Rd Ste B • Lake Worth Between Jog Road & Hagen Ranch Road

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Ocean & Island Adventure Camps!

Looking for excitement, fun and adventure on the water?

Campers get to experience a unique hands on approach to Marine Science while having the time of their life learning and mastering new water sports like:

Snorkeling Boogie Boarding Skim Boarding Paddle Boarding

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Each week is filled with different Marine Science projects, crafts, games and aquatic fun designed to promote ocean awareness.

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Dedicated to Excitement, Fun, and Adventure through Education and Exploration of Florida’s Waters

Ages 6 to 12 • 9 am to 3:30 pm

June 4 to August 10, 2018

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Ceramics • Drawing • Technology Painting • Sculpture

Before-care, after-care & scholarships available.

Ask about the 10% sibling discount.

Register at LighthouseArts.org Gallery & School of Art

School of Art: 395 Seabrook Road, Tequesta • (561) 748-8737

are all-inclusive, covering all costumes and performance-related costs. Cost for camps begins at $80. Ages 5 – 18. June 4 – August 3. 1001 East Indiantown Road, Jupiter. Visit www.jupitertheatre.org/classes-and-camps or call (561) 575-2672 for more information.

Palm Beach Gymnastics Join Palm Beach Gymnastics Summer Camp for Fun Filled Days of gymnastics and activities! Campers will build confidence and coordination, make new friends, and have wonderful memories! Our coaches are fun, caring, and provide a safe and secure environment! Camp hours are 8AM – 5:30PM. Camp is very flexible, choose half days, full days, daily or weekly camp.

For more information and to register call 561.855.0496 or visit www.palmbeachgymnastics.com. Registration is now open, don’t miss out space is limited.

Palm Beach Maritime Museum Join us for a great summer full of activities!

For ages 5 – 10 year olds, camp is held from 9 AM - 3PM and is just $195 per week! Offered for 3 weeks only. Fun themes include July 9 - July 13 Pirate Week Fact and Fiction; July 16 - July 20 Water Week: Get soaked with games; July 23-27 Ocean Week: Ocean Life for humans and animals. Located on Flagler Dr. in West Palm Beach. For info call Ruth 561.513.1087 or email pbmmcampinfo@ gmail.com.

Palm Beach Pediatrics is excited to announce our first ever mental health summer program series, “Healthy Minds”. Group therapy sessions will include creative, fun, interactive, and team building activities for all age groups. Lead by our own Jillian Edelstein, LMHC; our group

sessions promote social skills, growth and development, and are organized by peers of similar age who have similar issues. Group sessions are open to children 8-18. Ask about our special College Transition week for young adults 18-20. Space is limited – for more information or to register please call: 561-509-5009 ext. 2215.

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2018 SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY the courts or full day (9am-3pm) begins on the courts, breaks for lunch and then continues with fitness classes to work on body mechanics, balance, and endurance.

Ages 5 to 12. $195 half day | $250 full day Location: PGA Sports & Racquet Club, 561627-4444, www.pgaresort.com/summercamp-series-for-kids.

PGA National Resort & Spa Summer Junior Golf Camp presented by the Leadbetter Golf Academy includes motor pattern & calisthenics exercises, competitive sports games, swimming, exposure to 4 championship golf courses, performance & fitness training on-course evaluation & training and state-of-the-art technology including V1 Pro Video Analysis. Ages: 7 to 11 (9am - 5pm) and 12 to 14 (9am-1pm). $525.00. Location: PGA National Resort & Spa, 561.627.5105. For more information visit www.pgaresort.com/summer-campseries-for-kids.

Picasso’s Kids Art Camp Looking for a fun and unique camp for your young artist? Look no further!

Picasso’s Creative Workshop Art Camps will teach your camper how to paint pottery, do unique crafts, canvas painting, mosaic, collage, slime, and much more! Campers can book a half day or full day or all week.

Making rainbow soap; tie dye shirts and having an explosion of color is just the beginning of this awesome camp! Campers must be 6 -13 years. Space is limited. Sibling discounts available. For more info call 561.439.4000 or visit www.gopicasso.com.

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 to center stage, we might just have what you are looking for.

We offer 18 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/summer for details. ​ Pine Tree Camps at Lynn University offers 3-week sessions for half day, full day and specialty camps. Day camp, after camp care and overnight camp options available.

Night activities include campfires, sports, cookouts, group games and pool parties.

All programs include hot lunch and instructional swim daily. Specialty camps include Magic Camp, Creative Arts Camp, Baseball Camp and more. Located in Boca Raton. For more info call 561.237.7310 or visit www.pinetreecamp.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 and presentations! Field trips are 2 hours long and cost $6 per child. Call now for reservations! 142 S. Ocean Blvd. Delray Beach. For more info call 561.274.7263 or visit www.sandoway.org.

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2018 SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY show on last day at 6pm. Ages 7-17. $395.

North Palm Beach: June 4-8, History of Rock; June 11-15, British Invasion; July 9-13, Classic Rock. South Palm Beach: June 4-8, Classic Rock; June 18-22, Grunge; July 16-20, History of Rock. Enroll at schoolofrock. com or call for info 561.625.9238 NPB or 561.855.2646 SPB.

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For more info, visit www.VPSFL.org or call Parks & Rec at (561) 964-8820

The Science Academy Inc. Our FUN infused Science Summer Camp is for grades K-6, Monday through Friday, 8AM – 5PM with extended care available. For the same cost of “Day Care” or “Regular Camp”, your child can be enrolled in a highly appraised Camp Program which is a FUN, productive, learning environment mixed with an outdoor recreation program. Our camps offer chemistry, physics, rocketry, robotics, coding & programming, Lego stop motion video, Minecraft club, virtual reality programs, outdoor games, sports, recreation and so much more! Locations in Boca & Delray. Call 561.285.7552 or visit www.thescienceacademy.org.

Showtime Performing Arts Theatre Audition, Act, Sing, Dance and Perform!

Offering 10 exciting weeks, Jun. 4 – Aug. 10 for ages 3 through teens. Choose from HAIRSPRAY, BYE BYE BIRDIE, SING, NEWSIES, SONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS, DESCENDANTS 2. Attend all sessions or just parts of the summer. Learn and fine-tune your performance skills from the very best Theatre Professionals! 9AM – 3PM with early and after care available. $325 + call for discounts. Voted “Best Summer Camp” and sold out 12 years in a row! Don’t be left out! 503 SE Mizner Blvd., Royal Palm Plaza, Boca Raton. Call 561.394.2626, email showtimeboca@aol.com or visit www.showtimeboca.com.

SOAR Summer Day Camp Spanish River Christian School’s summer camp will be held from Jun. 11 – Jul. 20 and is a fun-filled themeinspired camp for preschool 3’s through completion of 6th grade. There are plenty of special events, sports, arts & crafts, field trips, devotions, outdoor water activities & more! Full day, half day, early bird & aftercare available, lunch is included! SOAR Summer Day Camp is located at 2400 Yamato Road in Boca Raton. For info call 561.994.5006 or visit srcs.spanishriver.com.

South Florida Science Center & 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 Virtual Reality, Jedi Science Academy, MinecraftEDU, the Art of Science, and more! Hours are 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 for more information.

Stem Studio Join us for an exciting line up of Summer Adventures at the new STEM Studio in Jupiter! With interactive activities offered by the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, this series of camp is sure to send your kids back to school with a new love of learning. Themes include Virtual Reality, Jedi Science Academy, MinecraftEDU, the Art of Science, and more! Affordable pricing and convenient location in Downtown Abacoa. Register today at www. sfsciencecenter.org/stem-studio-camp.

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2018 SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY St. Peter’s Summer Camp We offer a fun summer camp with all on-site activities. Themed weeks will include arts & crafts, water play, outdoor play, cooking, hands-on fun and special events. The themes will also incorporate age-appropriate academics through fun learning activities! We offer camp for age 3 through 1st grade! Options include 9AM – 12PM or 9AM – 2:30PM; 2, 3 or 5 days a week. 12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington. Call 561.798.3286 or visit www.stpeterscec.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-the-art playground. Weekly entertainment includes high-touch hightech, storytellers and animal shows. All of this in a loving and nurturing environment.

Eight weeks, full & part-time. Now enrolling for Preschool 2018-2019. Call Sandy for more info: 561.793.2649 or psdirector@ templebethtorah.net.

Under Blue Waters Ocean Adventure Camp and Island Adventure Camp Dedicated to excitement, fun and adventure through education and exploration of our oceans. Ocean Adventure: ages 5-15, 9 AM – 3 PM with aftercare until 5:30 PM. Red Reef Park, Boca Raton. $325 Boca Residents, $406 nonresidents. Includes Discover SCUBA or snorkeling sailing charter. Island Adventure: ages 7-15, 9AM – 3PM with aftercare until 5:30PM. Peanut Island $450 includes

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daily boat ride to island, mask and snorkel set, and lunch on Friday. Experience Marine Science while having fun learning fun water sports like snorkeling, boogie boarding, skim boarding, surfing, paddle boarding, SCUBA, sailing, fishing & more. Equipment provided. Sibling & early registration discounts available. www.UnderBlueWaters. com or 561.715.0499.

Village of Palm Springs Summer Camp for children ages 5 – 14 years old! $160 per week with a one-time registration fee of $25 which includes 5 camp T-shirts, field trips, and all supplies used at camp. Camp hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., drop off begins at 8:30 a.m. and pick-up through 4:30 p.m. Before and after care are available. There will be a TIERED DISCOUNT PLAN for pre-paying for multiple weeks at the time of registration from $10 off for 2 weeks, $15 off for 4 weeks, and $25 off for full payment of all 8 weeks. Contact the Parks & Recreation office at 561.964.8820.

YMCA of South Palm Beach County Lifelong memories are made at Y summer camp…make this summer one your child will never forget! Y Campers build lasting friendships, explore new adventures and experiences, and enjoy days filled with lots of fun and laughter! Our highly trained Y staff helps provide a safe environment you can feel secure in leaving your child in.

Choose from a variety of camps offered in our Boynton Beach and Boca Raton branch locations. Campers participate in engaging activities and stay active and learning during the summer months, making it the BEST SUMMER EVER™! For information, visit: www. ymcaspbc.org/summercamp.

SUMMER DAY CAMP CHECKLIST!

Here are some items that your CAMP

child may need for day camp.

DIRECTORY All these items should fit into a back pack.  Sunblock with an SPF rating of 45 or higher. Also lip balm with SPF  Insect repellent, consider sending wipes  Bathing suit and towel  Goggles and flip flops for the pool  Sunglasses (have a few cheap pairs)

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 Hat or visor  Comfortable running shoes or closedtoe sports sandals WITH socks  Extra set of clothes including a spare pair of shoes in case they get wet or muddy

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 Rain poncho  Plastic bag - for wet swimsuits, clothes and towels.  Reusable Water Bottle  Snack suggestions include granola bars, cereal bars (avoid chocolate as it melts), dry cereal, crackers, cheese sticks, pretzels, or carrots and vegetable dip Optional:  Change purse with $1-$2 for snacks  Include a surprise - Write your child a note and include it in his backpack. Pack a favorite snack and use a permanent marker to put a big smiley face or heart on the bag.

Label everything - Use permanent markers to label backpacks, plastic bags, and containers. Use iron-on labels for blankets, towels, and clothes.

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Raising a Summer Reader

When the lazy days of summer arrive and your child’s schedule is packed with swimming, camp, and family vacations, it can be a challenge to find time for reading.

But kids’ reading skills don’t have to stop growing just because school’s out. Here are some ways to make reading a natural part of their summer fun: Explore your library Visit your local library to check out books and magazines that your kids haven’t seen before. Many libraries have summer reading programs, book clubs, and reading contests for even the youngest borrowers. There are often incentives, such as a free book upon completing their summer reading lists. Young kids will feel extra grown-up checking out books with their own library card.

Make your own books Pick one of your family’s favorite parts of summer — whether it’s baseball, ice cream, vacation, or the pool — and have your child draw or cut out related pictures from magazines and catalogs. Paste the pictures onto paper to make a book, and then encourage your child to write text for each page. A younger child can dictate the story for you to write down (using your child’s words). When you’re done, read the book together.

Keep in touch Kids don’t have to go away to write about summer vacation. Even if your family stays home, you can encourage your child to send postcards, letters, or e-mails to friends and relatives. Ask a relative to be your child’s pen pal, and encourage a weekly exchange of letters, postcards, or e-mails.

Read on the road Going on a long car trip? Make sure the back seat is stocked with favorite reads. When you’re not at the wheel, you can read the books aloud. Get some audiobooks (many libraries have large selections) and listen to them together during drive time.

Keep up the reading rituals Even if everything else changes during the summer, keep up the reading routines already in place at your house. Read with your kids every day — whether it’s just before bedtime or under a shady tree on a lazy afternoon. And don’t forget to take a book to the beach! Just brush the sand off the pages!

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Recommended Summer Theme Books Picture Books:

• A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee, by Chris Van Dusen • The House Takes A Vacation, by Jacqueline Davies and Lee White • Camp Rex, by Molly Idle Chapter Books:

• Secrets of the Cicada Summer, by Andrea Beaty • Letters from Camp, by Kate Klise and M. Sarah Klise Books for Young Readers: • Notes from an Accidental Band Geek, by Erin Dionne • Summer of the Gypsy Moths, by Sara Pennypacker

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WEEKLY EVENTS & CLASSES

Calendar Weekly Level 1 Classes at Genie’s Gymnastics A basic gymnastics class for girls 5 years old and up, with little or no experience for 60 minutes once a week. Groups are separated by 5 to 7 and 8 year olds and up. Girls will learn skills on the 4 Olympic gymnastic events: (vault, bars, beam and floor). In addition, students will develop trampoline skills as well as basic motor skills and flexibility. Multiple days and times offered. Call 561.868.0288 or visit www.geniesgymnastics.com for a complete schedule. 6752 Lantana Road, Lake Worth.

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 togethertime. Class is $15. Register at www. kidsneedmoreart.com/jupiter/tiny-kids/.

Also available: Play in Color Open Studio from 3-7 PM Monday thru Thursday in Abacoa location.

Tuesdays 9:30-10:30 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.

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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 artPARTIES activity complements each BIRTHDAY Exhibits, party room & plenty of fun! session.

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Tuesdays 2-4 PM at the Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center: ArtXPLORATIONS Each week the classroom will be available for open art exploration in a specific medium. Play for 30 minutes or 2 hours. Members $4; Nonmembers $5 plus admission. Ages 2 - 7.

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Every Wednesday and Friday at 3:30 PM and Saturdays at 11 AM, 1 PM & 2 PM • Jr. Vet Kids Lab at Loggerhead Marinelife Center The program features “Dr. Logger,” a trained center volunteer acting as the center’s veterinarian. No pre-registration is required. Sign-up begins 30 minutes prior to the program, space is limited.

Please call 561.627.8280 or visit www. marinelife.org for more information.

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Toddler Tuesdays at 9:30 AM at The Mall at Wellington Green Join us each Tuesday morning for a different themed event inside the LIVE360 studio near Nordstrom. Activities vary weekly and may include a craft, story time, sing alongs, movies and more! Most activities are free or are offered for a small fee. Call 561.227.6900 for more information. 10300 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington.

Yoga for Kids, Mommy & Me Classes and Open Play at Kidtuitive We’ve worked hard at Kidtuitive to provide a play space that encourages our future presidents, astronauts, Olympians and artists to engage in physical activities that are fun, interactive and challenging. Join us daily for open play, let your kids find their Zen with a yoga class or stop by for some Mommy & Me time! Visit www.kidtuitive.com for a complete schedule.

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Ongoing Kids Choice Sports, Dance, and Fitness Indoor Playground Whether your child has just begun to walk or can cartwheel for days, “Kids Choice Sports” can cater to all of your gymnastics needs.

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Calendar Thurs., May 3 • 5 - 7 PM Hack Shack Tech Club at South Florida Science Museum Center & Aquarium If you like to make, tinker, design, and engineer, then the Hack Shack Tech Club is for you! This week’s theme is “Paper Circuits.”

Learn some basic circuitry and turn a simple piece of paper into a piece of electric art.

Open to students in grades 5-8. $15 for members and $20 for non-members.

Classes are held at the new Stiles-Nicholson STEM Education Center across the street from the Science Center. 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. Visit www. sfsciencecenter. org for more info.

Fri. May 4 • 7:30 PM Molodi at Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center Molodi is a performance ensemble that uses only their bodies as instruments, taking body percussion to the extreme. Consisting of artists from Stomp, Cirque du Soleil, Step Afrika! and Stomp the Yard, their unique blend of collegiate stepping, gumboots, beatbox, poetry, hip hop dance, guerilla theatre and robust personalities brings to life a high-energy, immersive experience.

The finale drives home the intricate rhythms and precise choreography of this highly skilled troupe, leaving audiences saying “Gimme some Mo!” Call 561.993.1160 for more information. 1977 SW College Dr, Belle Glade.

Sat., May 5 • 8 - 10 AM Sensory Saturdays at South Florida Science Museum Center & Aquarium We are proud to present Sensory Saturdays: Special Exploration Hours at the South Florida

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Science Center and Aquarium. On the 1st Saturday of each month, all families affected by autism spectrum disorder are invited to explore the museum before we open to the public. Experience our exhibits without heavy crowds when we have softened general lighting and decreased the noise level and visual stimulation on interactive exhibits wherever possible. Our facility is also ADA accessible and wheelchair friendly! Join us for a special presentation at 9 AM.. The cost is half off regular Science Center admission! $8.50 for adults, $7.50 for seniors, $6.50 for children 3-12, free for children under 3, and free for our members.

Visit www.sfsciencecenter.org for more information. 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach.

Sat., May. 5 • 10 AM - 2 PM Princess & Super Hero Day at the Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center Princesses & Super Heroes take over the Children’s Museum once again. Join us for face painting, crafts, music, games and activities and more. Meet princesses and super heroes and real local heroes – Boynton Beach firefighters and policemen. Tickets BIRTHDAY PARTIES Exhibits, party room & plenty of fun! are $7 for Museum members and $10 for Special Saturday & Sunday packages available.

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Sat., May 5, 12, 19 at 4 PM. IN THE HEIGHTS Performing now at Showtime Performing Arts Theatre! Lin Manuel Miranda, creator of HAMILTON, wrote the music and story of this gripping

musical drama spanning 3 days in the life of multiple generations in the New York City Latino neighborhood of Washington Heights. Nominated for 13 Tony Awards and winner of the 2008 Best Musical, Miranda combines Latin and Hip Hop music to create this poignant tale of hope and self discovery. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 children. Seating is limited!

Reserve your tickets online today at www. showtimeboca.com. 503 SE Mizner Blvd, Boca Raton.

Sat, May 5 • 7:30 - 10:30 PM Cinco De Mayo Skate Party at Palm Beach Skate Zone Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with us! There will be lots of games and prizes. Enjoy pinatas, walking tacos, water pong and a soda chug! Call 561.963.5900 or visit www.pbskatezone. com for more information. 8125 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth.

Tues. & Wed., May 8, 9 • 5 - 7 PM GEMS Club at STEM Studio in Downtown Abacoa Due to popular demand, a second night has been added! This week’s theme is “Excellent Engineering.”

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 so register early to save your spot! Walk-ins, please be aware that the session may already be sold out. Visit www. sfsciencecenter. org/stem-studio-gems to register or for more information. Located at 1209 Main Street Unit 112, Jupiter.

Thurs., May 10 • 5:30 - 7:00PM All About Mom Event at The Mall at Wellington Green Join us in the Grand Court for lite bites, free mini makeovers, hair curls and braids, luxury vendors and gift basket raffles.

Enjoy a fashion show by Dillard’s and Macy’s and so much more to celebrate Mom. For more information visit www. shopwellingtongreen.com. 10300 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington.

Fri., May 11 • 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 from our Abacoa neighbor Costello’s Pizzeria and more! Ages 5 - 9. Cost is $25 per child. Ask for sibling or group discounts.

For a schedule of classes visit www. kidsneedmoreart.com or call 561.746.4576.

Sat., May 12, 26 • 10 AM - 2 PM Saturday Ocean Kids Day with Under Blue Waters Join us for a half day of snorkeling, boogie boarding, skim boarding, paddle boarding, surfing, fishing and more! Ages 5-15. $55 includes all watersports equipment and lunch. For more information including location, visit www.UnderBlueWaters.com.

Sat., May 12 • 3 - 6 PM Parents Day Out at STEM Studio in Downtown Abacoa For ages 5 - 12. Have a fun day out with your significant other and leave the kids with us! We’ll eat, play, explore,

Calendar and take away a lesson learned. Enjoy your afternoon as your children discover that science is more than just lab coats and explosions. The cost is $30 per participant and a $10 sibling discount. This week’s theme is “Mother’s Day Celebration.” Call 561.832.2026 or register online at www. sfsciencecenter.org. Located at 1209 Main Street Unit 112, Jupiter.

Sat., May 12 • 4:30 - 9 PM Food Truck Safari at Palm Beach Zoo Food Truck Safari is sponsored by FPL SolarNow™! Explore the whole Zoo while you enjoy great eats from some of Palm Beach County’s best gourmet food trucks. There’s live music, a cash bar, and a local brewery tap-takeover. Food and drinks are not included with the price of admission. Call 561.533.0887 or visit www. palmbeachzoo.org for more information and for a list of participating food trucks.

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Sun., May 13 • 10:30 - 3 PM Mother’s Day Brunch at Ironwood - PGA National Resort & Spa Enjoy a brunch buffet as sweet as Mom from the award-winning culinary team at Ironwood featuring delectable dishes, garden-fresh libations and unparalleled hospitality. Includes bottomless mimosas (21+) and a rose for each Mom. For reservations, visit www. opentable.com or call 561.627.4852.

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sessions. There will be special games and dances and Mom’s get a FREE pizza and skate FREE! Call 561.963.5900 or visit www. pbskatezone.com for more information.

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Sat., May 19 • 8:30 - 9:30 AM Blue Friends Beach Clean Up at Loggerhead Marinelife Center Following 1-hour of cleaning the beach, join us for a light breakfast sponsored by Whole Foods Market in Palm Beach Gardens. Bring a bucket to collect the trash and garden gloves if you have them. Help us keep the very beach that our turtles call home free from trash and litter. Complimentary coffee

by Oceana Coffee will be served. Bring athletic wear if you’d like to participate in a free Deep Blue Yoga session following the clean-up. Please RSVP to bluefriends@ marinelife.org. For more info call 561.627.8280 or visit www.marinelife.org.

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Sat., May 19 • 7:30 9AM Stacey Konwiser Memorial Save Tiger 5K It’s estimated that there are fewer than 250 Malayan tigers left in the wild.

Proceeds from this run/walk help support our partnership with WCS at Endau Rompin National Park in Malaysia to protect tigers and their habitat. The course for this run takes you directly past our Tiger River habitat where our two tigers live! Visit www. palmbeachzoo.org for more information and to register. Your registration includes Sun., May 13 • admission to the Zoo for the day and 3 12:30 - 3 PM & half-price discount coupons for friends and 6 - 8 PM Celebrate family to see you finish and explore the Zoo Mother’s Day for the day. Located at 1301 Summit Blvd, at Palm Beach Skate Zone Bring your West Palm Beach.

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Sat., May 19 • 10 AM - 2 PM Asphalt Angels Classic Car Show at The Mall at Wellington Green Join us in front of the food court (east side of the mall) for this free family-friendly event! For more information visit www. shopwellingtongreen.com.10300 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington.

Fri. - Sat., May 25-26 • 7 PM - 8:30 AM Snooza-pa-ZOO-za Family Overnight at Palm Beach Zoo Kick off your Memorial Day weekend with an overnight at the Zoo! Discover Palm Beach Zoo after hours and meet our creatures of the night! Participants enjoy animal encounters, a night tour of the Zoo, pizza snack, continental breakfast and wild activities! Please note that all overnight programs must be reserved in advance.

This program is designed for participants ages 6 and over. The cost is $40 per person (Zoo members) or $50 per person (nonmembers). Please call 561.533.0887 or visit www.palmbeachzoo.org for more information or to register. 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach.

Sun., May 27 • 7 - 9 PM A Benefit Performance for Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School at Arts Garage Join us for a benefit performance for Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

This show was created and produced by Arts Garage’s Young Creatives for Change.

The student performances include spoken word artists, vocalists, jazz quintet, chorus performance and live visual artists. All proceeds benefit Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. No seating or tables.

Standing room only. Tickets are $10. For more information, please visit artsgarage. org or call 561.450.6357. 94 NE 2nd Ave, Delray Beach.

Mon., May 28 • 1 - 5 PM Memorial Day Skate at Palm Beach Skate Zone Call 561.963.5900 or visit www. pbskatezone.com for more details. 8125 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth.

Shark Months at Sandoway Discovery Center Join us during the months of June, July and August at Sandoway Discovery Center and celebrate sharks with us! The exhibit features hundreds of shark artifacts including shark jaws, shark teeth and photo opportunities. Come see more than 100 species of shark jaws including great whites, tiger, hammerheads and more. Enjoy a minifossil dig for kids as well as shark feedings.

Call 561.274.7263 for more information or visit www.sandoway.org. 142 South Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach.

SAVE THE DATE Sat., Jun. 2 • 9 AM - 12 PM “Make a SPLASH” Water Safety Event at the Wellington Aquatics Complex Pediatric residents from Palms West Hospital and first responders from Palm Beach County Fire Rescue will be on-hand to discuss water safety related issues.

Wellington lifeguards along with Palm Beach County Fire Rescue personnel will also demonstrate a near-drowning scenario.

Multiple vendors will be on site to discuss the importance of safety in and around the water. This event is free and open to the pubic. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more information. 12072 Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington.

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