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EDITOR & PUBLISHER Beth Winkle beth@floridafamilyliving.com CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jaclyn Smither creative@floridafamilyliving.com CONTRIBUTORS Kathryn Kvols
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Education Directory
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Summer Camp Marketplace
Maribel Santos-Cordero DMD
parenting
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Sarasota County Health Department Sarah Lyons
Setting Limits 6 ways to set limits while showing love.
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6 Dental Apps for Kids Sponsored by Dentistry for Children & Adolescents
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Sometimes getting your children to brush their teeth is a struggle. Technology to the rescue!
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What are the benefits of sending kids to day camp? Sleep-a-way camps can be a bit scary for many kids. A great alternative is to send them to day camps until they grow a little older.
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SETTING limits 6 ways to do it while showing love By Kathryn Kvols, Author
Our children are primed for love, respect, and justice. The thoughtful limits we set, and the listening we do afterwards, give them exactly what they need. But setting limits takes time, especially at first.
You may have to postpone some items on your to-do list while you work with your child. But the time you spend listening and setting limits will yield freedom from trouble in the future. Your child will become closer to you, freer of hurt, and more secure. Here are some examples of what you can offer:
the spoon, or we can put it in a smoothie so you can’t taste it. You’re in charge of this decision. What would you like to do?” • Partnership with you in solving problems: “I can see you two love this game! Can you help me for just a minute to solve a problem? Your baby sister is asleep and loud voices will wake her. What should we do?”
• Autonomy: “You have a choice. You can take the medicine from
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• Mastery: “I love how you get your own water. Water is a resource we can to conserve to help save our planet. You can help by just turning the handle tightly on the faucet. Do you think you can show me how to do that?” • Contribution: “Your baby brother is so much happier in his car seat when you make faces at him. See how much he loves that? Thank you so much for helping him feel better!” • Playful connection with you: (putting a sock on your ear and speak in a funny voice), “Is this Ben’s foot? Where’s Ben’s foot? I’m his sock and I need his toes inside me, quickly!” • Fantasy fulfillment: “It sounds like you would love some ice cream, right this minute! What if we had a huge bowl of ice cream the size
of this car? What kinds of ice cream would you put in your huge car bowl?” These are all examples of meeting your child’s deeper needs for autonomy, play, contribution, and so on. Start by taking a deep breathe and take a moment, decide on a clear limit, add your understanding, and then sweeten the deal for your child by meeting their deeper needs. Have you ever set a limit only to cave in later? Why do we do this? Are we just bad parents. Of course not. • We’re too tired. • We’ve set the limit out of anger and made it too harsh. I once heard a mom threaten, “If you don’t get out of that pool right now, I will never take you swimming again!” • We want our children to like us. • We don’t like conflict.
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DENTAL APPS for kids make their experience fun
By Maribel Santos-Cordero, DMD, Dentistry for Children & Adolescents
Getting your children excited about brushing their teeth can sometimes take a bit of creativity. Even if they enjoy tooth-brushing, there are some days when it may be a struggle to keep up with the routine. Did you know that your smartphone can help? Whether as a reward or a “bribery� tool, there are some apps that may help you make your daily hygiene routine fun.
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CHOMPER CHUMS Chomper Chums is a dental hygiene focused app designed to help parents teach children proper brushing techniques while keeping them entertained. Children earn rewards within the app for brushing, flossing and rinsing their teeth. They can use coins and Super Smile Award points to buy food and drinks for their virtual Chomper Chums pets. The app also encourages them to choose healthy food for their on-screen friends, so they learn about healthy eating choices in addition to building better oral hygiene. BRUSH DJ Brushing for two minutes, twice a day is an important part of your oral hygiene. Most children find it very difficult to keep track of time and, as a result, they may leave some plaque behind when brushing. Brush DJ is an app that will play 2 minutes of music from your music library. It has a visual display guiding you on where to brush and for how long. Brush DJ also lets you set reminders to change your toothbrush, floss and go to regular dental appointments. MONSTER MOUTHS, DDS Monster Mouth DDS is a colorful, fun and educational app that will help kids learn about the importance of tooth-brushing to avoid other oral problems. When the monsters are in pain, it is your job to bring them relief. Once you have properly brushed their teeth you can take an X-Ray, destroy cavities, and do other procedures to return the monster’s mouth to better health. You will have to race against the timer to avoid more “gunk” to build up on the teeth, which will require another round of brushing before you can proceed.
DENTIST OFFICE KIDS No dental school required to play with these dental tools! This app allows kids to be on the other side of the dentist’s chair. It helps them familiarize with tools and dental procedures. After selecting a patient, kids can choose from a few dental procedures and challenges to perform. They get graded on skills and time. Try this fun and non-scary app to introduce dental procedures to your children. BRACES HELP Braces Help is an app for people who are considering getting braces or are already under orthodontic treatment. This app has helpful tips, videos and pictures on how to care for braces. It also has information on what to do if your child is having trouble with braces. Use this app in conjunction with tips you receive during your regular orthodontic appointments and you will have all the help you need on your child’s smile-makeover journey. Helping children develop good oral hygiene habits can safeguard their smile for years to come. Start early. Brush twice a day. Floss once a day. Visit your pediatric dentist twice a year. Eat healthy. Stay motivated. Make it fun! ! Dr. Maribel Santo-Cordero is a board-certified pediatric dentist in Lakewood Ranch dedicated to the oral health of children, adolescents and children with special needs. She believes in helping children achieve their full potential by providing all the necessary tools to achieve optimal oral health. Visit www. sarasotachildrendentistry.com to learn more about her practice.
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SUMMER brain drain some new ideas – with a twist
By Gregg Sledziewski, Executive Director, Brain Wave Center of Sarasota
Summer break is just around the corner. Many of you are selecting summer camps, vacations, and other healthy activities for your kids – to have some fun and recharge before school starts again. But what about the Summer Brain Drain! Short of academically based required summer reading, no-fun tutoring, education apps and other activities – is there anything specific for the brain? The answer is YES! Three area/activities that can directly help the brain during the summer are Eating, Exercise, and Brain Training. Below are some ideas with some interesting twists. SUMMER EATING It is well established that the brain accounts for up to 20 percent of the body’s total power requirements. Get your kids involved with the grocery shopping. Engaging your children with food shopping is a great way to encourage their sensory development and keep your brain super charged! 8
This seemingly simple activity familiarizes them with different foods. Here are some grocery store games to play with kids: • Have your child find a whole food item (fruit, vegetable, grain, meat, or nut) for every color of the rainbow. • Choose a letter of the alphabet and have your child pick out a whole food item that starts with that letter. • Assign your child a shape or texture and challenge them to find a food that matches it in the produce section. Afterwards, get your kids in the kitchen. There’s a task for every age, whether it’s sorting, rinsing, measuring, pouring, or cutting. Kids of all stages will benefit from having hands-on contact with foods. Picky eaters are more likely to expand their palettes once they’ve had the chance to see, smell, touch, and taste foods throughout the cooking process. Here’s one suggestion for the family to try: Zucchini Pizza Bites.
And speaking of food, how about planting a garden this summer? Kids who tend a garden will learn about soil, seeds and caring for seedlings, where food comes from, and more. You can plant a windowsill garden in your house or start one in your backyard. Bonus: gardening is good exercise! [Find recipes on FloridaFamilyLiving.com] EXERCISE, PLAY AND THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM Movement, such as play, is one of the most important components of a healthy lifestyle. Movement is vital to your health. How does that relate specifically to your brain? The answer is circulation. Typically, we give more thought to weight management than to our circulation. But, if you’re interested in preventing disease and cleansing your body of toxins, pollutants, additives, and chemicals, your circulatory system is your partner; and it needs your help to stay strong.
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The circulatory system consists of two distinct systems that work together: the cardiovascular system and the lymphatic system. We all get how play and exercise keeps the heart strong so it can push nutrient rich and oxygenated blood throughout the body and the brain. There is actually three times as much lymph fluid in your body as there is blood. When the lymphatic system is in balance it effectively flushes waste and toxins out of the body. It also carries immune cells throughout the body to help defend against infections. However, your lymphatic system is not as lucky as your blood circulatory system to have a powerful pump (the heart) to push it along. It relies on movement, such as play, regular exercise, gravity, and breathing. There are also new techniques such as electronic lymphatic drainage, hydrotherapy, and traditional massage therapy that can aid the lymphatic system. BRAIN TRAINING Neurofeedback or Brain Training can benefit everyone. It guides the brain to a more balanced emotional state and improves cognitive efficiency. Based on our own experience and recent studies, we now understand that Neurofeedback can help increase attention and working memory performance, reduce anxiety or depression, and help those with symptoms of ADHD, autism, and much more. Other applications could include personal development, peak performance at work, improved athletic control, or inner awareness. Now could be the time to benefit from this drug free, non-invasive, well researched training program. Neurofeedback is a way to quantify and train brain activity. How it works is quite simple. Brain cells interact creating thoughts, sensations, actions and emotions; detectable as brain waves. Neurofeedback specifically monitors brain waves, looks for irregularities, then produces a signal that is designed to correct and guide brain waves back into a healthy pattern. Overtime, the brain will learn to stay in healthy ranges on its own, through a process called operant conditioning. Neurofeedback programs are customized to you, to overcome a variety of issues and experience long lasting results. Neurofeedback focuses on building new neural pathways, strengthening the brain, rather than patching up symptoms. Neurofeedback can be effective on its own. However, continued research has shown that when it is combined with traditional therapies, exercise, proper nutrition and good sleep, the outcomes are typically superior. Neurofeedback is not a quick fix, but it is an effective, drug free and natural approach to help improve mood, concentration, and overall functioning. Vacations are important and built into the schedule to allow students and teachers some time to recharge. It’s true that research demonstrates that extended periods away from school can have a negative effect on academic retention and performance. Perhaps adding the simple activities described above can help improve brain function while having some fun at the same time. Enjoy your summer vacation! !
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WATER SAFETY 1. Adult supervision is of paramount importance. Parents need to focus on their children 100% of the time. No distractions! 2. Practice “touch supervision” (a term used by the American Academy of Pediatrics). This means that at all times, the supervising adult is within an arm’s length of the child being watched, when near or in the water. 3. Remember, no child or adult is “drown proof.” 4. Keep in mind that children can drown in many different water sources including: bathtubs, toilets, buckets, baby pools, backyard swimming pools, community pools, streams, creeks, lakes, rivers, oceans and other places.
SUN PROTECTION 5. Avoid sun exposure during peak sun hours (10 AM – 6 PM). 6. Wear protective clothing and a wide brimmed hat and sunglasses (with 99-100% UV protection). 7. Sunscreen is a must (on sunny and cloudy days)! Look for products with UVA and UVB protection and an SPF of at least. 8. Sunscreen should be applied liberally 30 minutes before going out in the sun, and reapplied every two hours or sooner if swimming, sweating or toweling off. 9. Look for shade whenever possible.
DEHYDRATION AND HEAT-RELATED ILLNESSES
10. Keeping well hydrated is very important. 11. Children (and adults) must remember to drink. 12. Do not wait until a child says he is thirsty before offering fluids. At this point, he is already dehydrated, so be sure to provide plenty of fluids befo e going outside, while out in the heat and afterwards. 13. Playing in the hot summer sun means lots of fluid losses, so avoid st enuous activity during peak sun hours (10 am- 6 pm). Look for shade and take lots of breaks. 14. Seek medical attention immediately for any signs of heat-related illness. 10
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SUMMER camps the benefits of sending kids to a day camp by the By Sarah Lyons
Many parents want their kids to experience summer camps ... But the idea of spending several nights away from home is a little scary for both the parent and child. A great alternative, especially for younger kids, is to send them to day camp. Day camp, as the name implies, typically consist of a series of consecutive days where they child is away during the daytime hours. . Children leave in the morning to have the camp experience and come home in the afternoon or evening to have dinner with their families and sleep in their own beds. Day camp gives kids many of the same learning experiences as a typical sleepover camp.
BUILDS INDEPENDENCE Camp is a great place for kids to explore their own independence and day camp is no different. Kids are dropped off at camp in the morning where they are challenged with new 12
activities that they may not get the opportunity to try at home. They will make friends, eat lunch, and follow directions without the help of their parents. Kids start to feel more self confident and independent as the week goes on.
LEARN NEW SKILLS Day camps typically offer opportunities to learn and grow in areas that children may not be exposed to at school. Kids can pick camps that tailor to their interest including a variety of sports, music, dance, theater, science, art, exploring nature, and more. If your child is drawn to a particular activity or subject, chances are there is a camp that would interest them. Kids who are not particularly drawn to academics will
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while learning new skills is a priceless benefit to pa ents. Who knows? When the kids come home from camp, they may realize they don’t need as much screen time as they thought they did.
thrive in day camps because they are rewarded for their talents and interests.
MAKE NEW FRIENDS While you may sign your child up for a camp with a friend, they will meet many new people their age. Children gain confidence as they learn to talk to and work with people that they have never played with previously. The opportunity to make friends with children that share similar interests and a fun new experience helps kids feel more comfortable when they are in new situations.
TAKE A BREAK FROM THE SCREEN When children spend time at day camp, they get a much needed break from screen time. As video games, apps, TV, and tablets take more and more of our free time, getting the kids outside to play or having fun
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LIFELONG SKILLS Day camp helps kids learn skills they can use for a lifetime including problem solving and leadership skills, improved confidence, and an openness to new things. Depending on the camp, they may learn other skills that will stick with them. My kids learned how to start a fi e and cook their own meal at local scouting camps. My daughter gained the confidence to get on stage in f ont of a room full of parents and peers at theater camp. My kids improved their skills at sport camps and they faced their fears while trying the camp obstacle course. These experiences will stay with your child throughout their life as they are faced with challenges and successes in the future. As you are deciding if day camp is right for your family, consider what type of camp your child would be most interested in. Choose something that you know they will be successful at and consider inviting a friend to sign up with your child. This can make them more comfortable that first day. Let your child help you choose the right camp and then let them know you think they will do great. ! www.FloridaFamilyLiving.com
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Brickhouse Academy
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3552 Webber Street | Sarasota, FL 34239 941.924.7681 • www.brickhouse-academy.com
Grades: 6th Grade - 12th Grade Enrollment: 40 Class Size: 1 :4 Year Established: 1992 Affiliation: Non - Denom.
The Gan at Temple Sinai
(K-11)
4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Rd. | Sarasota, FL 34231 941.926.9462 • www.thegansarasota.org
Grades: 15 months - 5 years old Enrollment: 60 Class Size: Varies Year Established: 2007 Affiliation: NAC - All faiths welcome
Good Shepherd Lutheran
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5659 Honore Ave | Sarasota, FL 34233 941.921.3673 www.GoodShepherdSarasota.org
Grades: 6 weeks - VPK Enrollment: 100 Class Size: Small Year Established: 1983 Affiliation: Lutheran
Community Day School
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1050 S. Tuttle Ave. | Sarasota, FL 34237 941.552.2770 • www.communityday.org
Grades: Preschool - 8th Grade Enrollment: 250 Class Size: 1:9 Year Established: 1974; independent entity in 2015 Affiliation: Jewish (all faiths welcome)
The Lily School for Child Development
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350 Braden Ave | Sarasota, FL 34243 941.355.7637 • www.easterseals-swfl.org
Grades: 6 weeks - 5 years old Summer Camp: 5 - 12 years old Enrollment: 94 Class Size: School - Varies Summer Camp - 25 per week Year Established: 2012 Affiliation: Non - Denom.
NewGate School
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5237 Ashton Road | Sarasota, FL 34233 941.922.4949 • www.newgate.edu • Lic.# 58-51-00077
Grades: 18 month - 6th Grade Enrollment: 101 Class Size: Toddler - 1:6, Primary 1:15 Year Established: 1984 Affiliation: A Montessori - IB World School
NewGate School
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5481 Communications Pkwy | Sarasota, FL 34240 941.222.0763 • www.newgate.edu • Lic.# 58-51-00077
Grades: 7th Grade - 12th Grade Enrollment: 77 Class Size: Upper - 1:15 Year Established: 1984 Affiliation: A Montessori - IB World School
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Out-of-Door-Academy
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444 Reid Street | Siesta Key, FL 34242 941.349.3223 • www.oda.edu
Grades: PreK - 5th Grade Enrollment: 250 Class Size: 1: 16 Year Established: 1924 Affiliation: Non - Denom.
Out-of-Door-Academy
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5950 Deer Drive | Sarasota, FL 34240 941.349.3223 • www.oda.edu
Grades: 6th Grade - 12th Grade Enrollment: 500 Class Size: 1: 16 Year Established: 1924 Affiliation: Non - Denom.
Sarasota Christian School
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5415 Bahia Vista St. | Sarasota, FL 34232 941- 371-6481 • www.sarasotachristian.org
Each week, campers will participate in daily physical activities to strenghen their bodies and minds, learn about healthy habits, have fun with science, crafts and so much more. With swimming and field trips too, this is sure to be a summer your child will never forget.
Grades: PreK - 12th Grade Enrollment: 440 Class Size: 14:1 Year Established: 1958 Affiliation: Christian (Mennonite)
SKY Academy
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705 Center Road | Venice, FL 34285 941.244.2626 • www.SKYattheY.com
Grades: 6th Grade - 8th Grade Enrollment: 250 Class Size: 1: 15 Year Established: 2001 Affiliation: Venice YMCA
SKY Academy
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871 South River Road, Englewood, FL 34223 941.999.4775 www.SKYattheY.com
Grades: 6th Grade - 8th Grade Enrollment: 225 Class Size: 1: 15 Year Established: 2001 Affiliation: Englewood YMCA
St. Martha Catholic School
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4380 Fruitville Rd. | Sarasota, FL 34232 941-953-4181 • www.stmarthaschool.net
Grades: P3 - 8th Grade Enrollment: 434 Class Size: Varies Year Established: 1950 Affiliation: Catholic Diocese of Venice, St. Martha Catholic Church
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SUMMER CAMP
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NATHAN Benderson Park Your water adventure awaits!
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ave hello to a great summer at Nathan Benderson Park! Every day, our campers take to the water to learn, to have fun, to make friends and to make memories to last a lifetime!
We offer a Water Adventure Camp and a Freshwater Fishing Camp, but Drone Racing Camp and Robotics Camp — in partnership with Funducation — are new offerings this year. In our Water Adventure Camp, kids participate in kayaking, rowing, dragonboat paddling, sailing, canoeing and more! They’ll learn the basics of each discipline, and how to do them safely. Our goal is to educate the next generation of Florida boaters. In our Freshwater Fishing Camp, kids learn the essentials of safe fishing. They’l enjoy fishing on our 400-acre lake and nature preserve, and lea n rod and reel assembly, types of tackle and knots, casting, fishing and boati g safety. They’ll learn to pilot a boat for fishing, too In Drone Racing Camp, kids will build drones and learn to fly f r the FPV Drone Racing Challenge at the park, and Robotics campers will build and program robots to perform tasks. You can’t spell No Better Place without NBP, and your kids will have no better time than in NBP’s summer camps. Full-day and half-day options are available. Visit us at nathanbendersonpark. org/camp to learn more! l
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oin us this June for two summer camp programs that will engage your children in activities that will challenge and enrich their summer experience. Weekly sessions begin on Monday, June 3 and run through Friday, June 28, 2019 and operate from 9am-4pm Monday to Friday. Extended care options available for early drop off at 8:30am and pick up at 4:30pm. Check online for pricing and reservations. Discounts available for three sessions or more and for siblings enrolled in the same session. NewGate Camp Passport Ages 3-6 years old For our younger children, we offer a special extension of NewGate’s wonderful Early Childhood Program. Our youngest campers spend their days in a cozy Montessori Children’s House designed just for them. Daily activities include fin and gross motor development, nature study, games, gardening, singing, dance, creative drama and more. In each session, the children take an imaginary journey to another land, experiencing their sights and sounds, flora and fauna music and food, arts and crafts, dance, games and stories. Based on NewGate’s nationally-acclaimed international studies approach, children will travel to four countries around the world. Each session features a new country and new activities. NewGate Adventure Camp Ages 6-12 years old Campers experience outdoor fun and exciting adventures every day. The action-packed activity schedule typically includes kayaking, horseback riding, ice and roller skating, Acro-Fit Gymnastics, Lido Beach explorations, Alpine climbing towers, martial arts and much more. Activities take place all around Sarasota. Summer Camp at NewGate is a wonderful opportunity for children in Greater Sarasota to meet new friends, engage in diverse and meaningful activities and develop new interests and skills. l
REGISTRATION DATE: Now SESSION DATES: June 3 - June 28 Ages: 3 - 12 941-922-4949 www.newgate.edu 5237 Ashton Rd | Sarasota, Fl SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION | www.FloridaFamilyLiving.com 19 Summer Camp_i2-19.indd 19
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ur Summer Camps are designed to introduce children to the wonderful world of dance. Each weekly camp has a special theme and students will enjoy classes in ballet and creative movement as well as fun activities such as craft, art and dress up. We welcome all children, and our camps do not require any previous experience. Join us for a summer of fun!
Beautiful New Studios Your children will be the first to experience the summer camps n our beautiful new studios at Rosemary Square. Watch your children from our waiting area or pop round to the local cafes for a coffee. It’s a perfect location for families.
Step into Ballet Camp - Ages 4 – 7 years old $125 per week or $225 for 2 weeks June 3-7: 9:00-12:00 | Theme: ‘It’s a Seashell Day’
1:00-4:00: Theme: ‘It’s a Firefly Night
(Both themes are based on the popular children’s books by local author, Dianne Ochiltree)
June 24-28: 9:00-12:00 | Theme: ‘Animals’ July 8-12: 9:00-12:00 | Theme ‘Music and More’
Children’s Summer Dance Camp (8-11 years) $200 per week|$375 for 2 weeks June 10-14: 9:30-4:00 | Theme: ‘All Around the World’ June 17-21: 9:30-4:00 | Theme: ‘Dancing through the Ages’ Location: 1400 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota Contact us for more information and to register!
REGISTRATION DATE: Now SESSION DATES: June 3 – 7, June 10 – 14, June 17 – 21, June 24 – 28, July 8 - 12 Ages: 4 - 11 941-225-6520 education@sarasotaballet.org www.SarasotaBallet.org SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION | www.FloridaFamilyLiving.com 21 Summer Camp_i2-19.indd 21
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JUMP Dance Company Summer Line-Up for Kids of All Ages
Learn, meet new friends, perform, and simply have a great time!
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f you are looking for a fun place for your child to spend those hot summer days, JUMP offers dance and musical theater camps for ages 6-12,
preschool camps for ages 2-5, a full schedule of summer evening classes, and dance intensive programs. The activities of each weekly dance or musical theater camp session (ages 6-12) centers on a special theme, and includes arts/crafts, games, and an end-of-week performance. Musical Theater Camps offer singing, acting and dance, while Dance Camps feature Hip Hop/Jazz and Acrobatics. All camps are structured with the goal of providing each participant the opportunity to learn, meet new friends, perform, and simply have a great time in a non-competitive environment. For ages 2-5, JUMP Start Preschool of the Arts offers their art- infused Summer Preschool Program. Art, dance and music are offered to preschoolers through
REGISTRATION DATE: Now Ages: 2-12 SESSION DATES: Weekly Sessions June 3 – August 9 UNIQUE THEMES EVERY WEEK! CHECK SCHEDULE ONLINE: www.jumpdancecompany.info 941-747-8900 11005 Passage Drive Lakewood Ranch, FL
a variety of unique weekly themes that will keep preschoolers engaged and excited. The program is flexible - choose 2, 3, 4, or 5 days pe week. Camp dates are June 3rd - August 9th, with extended hours (7:30 am-6:00 pm), and a hot lunch option. Evening classes run from June 3th – August 9th. Two sessions of dance intensives will be offered this summer; call for more details. l 22
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REGISTRATION DATE: Now SESSION DATES: May 28 - August 9 Ages: 6 - 13 941-371-2505 www.sunnfunfl.com For more information email Enjoy our Olympic size pool!
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SUN N FUN Resort & Campground Readers Choice: Best Family Recreation Place in Sarasota
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he Resort is packed with families gathered around the Olympic sized pool, playing on the Mega Slide, eating poolside at the Bar & Grill, and enjoying special events like the weekend Dive-In movies. With 16 summer themed weekends like “Red, White and Brew” and “Camping Olympics” there is no need to ever leave town. Own a summer get away – You could purchase a vacation home and use it all summer and then put it on our rental program during the winter to help with the site fees.
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Summer Fun Passes – The family can spend the entire summer at Sun N Fun with the Family Fun Pass. We have special family activities during the themed weekends to entertain the entire family. Camp Sun N Fun - This year will be our seventh session of Camp Sun N Fun where boys and girls ages 6-13 will have a lot of adventure and fun! Camp begins on May 28, 2019 from 7:30am - 6:00pm, with before and after care included. Day Passes – You can also visit Sun N Fun for just a day; be sure to watch our Facebook Page for weekday specials. l
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2019 Summer CampS A quick guide to the best summer ever! Style TC
Camp Name Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota County
TC/PC
Carla’s Clay
TC/PC
Circus Arts Conservatory Camp
Visit/Call
Ages
Hours
Before /After Care?
Snack
Registration
www.bgcsarasota.com
6 - 18
7:30am - 6pm
N/A
N/A
Varies
941-359-2773
7 - 15
1pm - 3pm
N/A
N/A
Varies
www.CircusArts.org/ SummerCamp
6 – 15
9am - 3pm
Yes
Yes
Weekly
CommunityDay.org/
5 - 11
9am - 3pm
Yes
N/A
Weekly
AC
Community Day School
AC
Good Shepherd Lutheran
941-922-8164
15 mo - 14
7:30am - 6pm
Yes
N/A
One
Jackie’s Art Club
941-744-1741
4 - 12
10am - 3pm
N/A
N/A
Weekly
jumpdancecompany.info
2 - 12
9am - 2pm
Yes
Yes
Weekly
www.SarasotaJungle Gardens.com
6 – 13
9am - 4pm
Yes
Yes
Weekly
www.lifeskillsprepcamp.com
5-14
9am - 3pm
Limited
N/A
Weekly
941.379.9100
6 - 18
9am - 4pm
Yes
Yes
Weekly
www.mysticalsdance
3 - 18
Varies by
N/A
Yes
Daily /
941.358.7275
6 - 14
Varies by
N/A
N/A
Weekly
TC/PC PC ADC
JUMP Dance Company Sarasota Jungle Gardens Zoo Camp
TC
Life Skills Prep Camp
PC
Music Compound
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Mysticals Dance Company
ADC
Nathan Benderson Park
ACC
The NewGate School Passport Camp
www.NewGate.edu
3-6
9am - 4pm
Yes
N/A
Monthly Sessions
ADC
The NewGate School Adventure Camp
www.NewGate.edu
6 - 12
9am - 4pm
Yes
N/A
Monthly Sessions
941.552.8879
8 - 18
9:30am - 3pm
Yes
Available for Purchase
Varies Weekly
941.746.2121
3 - 18
9am - 2pm
Yes
N/A
Weekly
PC
ACC
The Players Summer Theatre Camp Saint Spephen’s Summer Camp Adventure
PC
Sarasota Ballet School
www.SarasotaBallet.org
4 - 11
9am - 12pm
Yes
Yes
Weekly
SC
Sarasota Crew
www.SarasotaCrew.org
8 - 17
8am - 12pm
N/A
N/A
Bi-Weekly
SCGov.net/Parks
Grade 1 - 12
Varies
Varies
N/A
Weekly
www.SarasotaScullers.com
6 - 12
8am - 11:30am
N/A
N/A
Bi-Weekly
www.SarasotaYMCA.org/
3 - 18
Varies
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Yes
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TC/ADC
Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources
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Sarasota Scullers
TC
Sarasota YMCA
SC
Sarasota Youth Sailing
sarasotayouthsailing.org
8 - 18
9am - 4pm
N/A
N/A
Weekly Bi-Weekly
Spanish Point
HistoricSpanishpoint.org
7 - 10
8:30am-4:30pm
N/A
N/A
Weekly
www.SunNFunFL.com
4 - 13
9am - 4pm
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Yes
Daily/Weekly/
3 - 18
Varies
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Yes
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ADC TC/ADC TC
Camp Sun N Fun Venice YMCA
www.swflymca.or
Traditional Camps = TC | Performing Arts Camps = PC | Sports Camps = SC | Adventure Camps = ADC | Academic Camps = ACC
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SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION DATE: April 1st 941-861-PARK (7275) scgov.net/parks
Sarasota County’s trusted camp provider for more than 40 years!
SARASOTA
Adventure Camp: Youth entering grades 6 through 8 will enjoy four
SARASOTA COUNTY
weekly field trips and activities
Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources
Specialty Camps: Over 30 week
When school’s out, camp’s in!
enjoy a favorite activity, or try
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Therapeutic Camp: Children with
arasota County’s trusted camp provider for more than 40 years! Summer camp programs are offered over 11 weeks for children
entering grades 1 through 12. Day Camp North: Children entering grades 1 - 5 will enjoy three field trip every week and on-site activities. Children can attend from as early as 7:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Day Camp South: Children entering grades 1 - 6 will enjoy two field trip
at Colonial Oaks Park in Sarasota.
long camps allow your child to something new!
special needs enjoy this camp held in conjunction with the summer school schedule at Oak Park School. For more information, call the camp office, pick up a summer cam booklet, or visit scgov.net/parks l
every week and on-site activities. Children can attend from as early as 7:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Weekly registration offered.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County invites children and teens to join one of our six Club locations for an exciting 9-week summer experience that is designed to help them grow into their full potential. Boys & Girls Clubs members will participate in a variety of enriching programs that empower them to excel in school, become leaders, adopt healthy habits and plan for success after high school graduation. Club memberships include a free breakfast and lunch each day; dinners are also provided at select Club locations. Teens have the opportunity to participate in exclusive leadership, service, entrepreneurial and career development programs. The cost for a Club membership varies among Club locations in Sarasota, Venice, North Port and Arcadia. Please call 941-366-3911 or visit bgcsarasota.com for more information.
REGISTRATION DATE: Now SESSION DATES: May 28 to August 2 AGES: 6 - 18
941-366-3911 • bgcsarasota.com • info@bgcsarasota.com
CIRCUS Summer Camp Circus artistry meets summer fun in this unique summer camp! Join us in a truly one-of-a-kind experience where campers learn a variety of circus arts disciplines in one of Sarasota’s most beloved circus institutions – the newly renovated and AIR CONDITIONED Sailor Circus Arena! Children will learn aerial and ground skills such as such as trapeze, silks, tumbling, low wire, and more! Campers have the opportunity to increase coordination through acrobatics; inspire courage on the flying trapeze or learn to balance all while having the tim of their lives. One and two week sessions are offered. Depending on the weather, campers may also get to participate in Water Day which includes a giant water slide! Camp hours are Monday - Friday 9AM - 3PM and a performance showcase takes place on the last Friday of the session at 3:30PM. Healthy snacks are provided and campers should bring their own lunch. Before and after care is offered for all sessions.
REGISTRATION DATE: March 18 SESSION DATES: June 3 - August 9 AGES: 6 - 18
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SARASOTA Crew Rowers are grouped by age and get to participate in land and on water activities. Sarasota Crew’s mission is to utilize competitive rowing to promote strong character, high integrity, positive self-concept, contribution to community, and a healthy lifestyle for all youth and adults in Sarasota County and its surrounding communities. The club now has 20 elementary school rowers, 170 high school youth rowers, as well as a middle school program that has more than 120 children, and summer camp programs with well over 200 participants. Sarasota Crew has successfully defended its title as Florida State Champion for the last eight years. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Please give us a call today for any questions or further information!
REGISTRATION DATE: Open Now SESSION DATES: June 17 - August 9 AGES: 8 - 17 941-966.9791 • www.SarasotaCrew.org • teamadmin@SarasotaCrew.org
LIFE SKILLS Prep Camp Life Skills Prep Camp presents a unique and successful approach to learning for a growing population. We are combining executive function and social skills with a whole lot of fun activities in a summer day camp. Our Mission? To help ADHD/High-functioning Asperger’s students make better decisions for a better life. Our Objective? To ensure each camper has learned skills to make a lasting friend, while gaining a sense of passion and wonder for one of the events, activities or play time. The goal is to have them channel their energy and focus into fostering a passion. Call today! We have limited enrollment to ensure a low staff to camper ratio. REGISTRATION DATE: *Now *Early enrollment discounts available!
SESSION DATES: June 3 - July 26 AGES: 5 - 14
941-345-7574 • www.lifeskillsprepcamp.com SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION | www.FloridaFamilyLiving.com
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MUSIC Compound Music Compound offers a fun and interactive summer camp for Sarasota and Manatee students of all ages. The perfect camp for kids who want to explore new music or get better in their favorite instrument. Each week ends with a performance for family and friends. Find your inner musician this summer! Music Compound provides an environment to inspire, collaborate and educate children and adults in pursuit of their love of music. Members have access to a wide array of learning opportunities intended to not only build music skills, but also enhance confidence, communication and social interaction a ilities. Learning opportunities include one-on-one instrument lessons, group instrument lessons, music education, workshops, and performance and recital opportunities. Our goal is to transform dreams into reality by providing a contemporary and influential environment for all ages
REGISTRATION DATE: Now SESSION DATES: June 3 - July 29 GRADES: 1 - 12
941-379.9100 • www.MusicCompound.com/Camp/FamilyMag
HISTORIC Spanish Point Give your children an authentic Florida summer! If you are tired of finding your kids glued to a screen and wish they could spend t eir summer the way you used to, then Historic Spanish Point Summer Camps are the way to go. Historic Spanish Point Summer Camps take the children of today back into the past with carefree, out in nature, wonder-filled day they will remember forever. Enjoy weekly themed camps that include a variety of activities, including fishing, archaeology, and outdoor sur ival skills. Camps run from Monday, June 3 through Friday, August 9. Sign up for one or sign up for them all. Cost is $200 per week. Discounts available for Historic Spanish Point Members and siblings.
REGISTRATION DATE: Now SESSION DATES: June 3 - August 9 AGES: 7 - 10
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SAINT Stephen’s Episcopal School Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School offers weekly camps to kids between the ages of 3 - 18 years from any school between June 3rd and August 9th. We are proud to offer the broadest spectrum of camps in the area, including Marine Science camps, an Orton-Gillingham-based reading & writing camp, coding and robotics camps to kids from as young as 4 years old, STEAM camps, and fun camps from cooking, hip hop and sewing to Dungeons & Dragons and chess. Academic Week, from Aug 5-9, eases kids back into school as they refresh their knowledge and skills. Our “Explore Galore” Day Camp for K-4th graders features daily field trips to experience all thi amazing community has to offer - they mine for gems, hike and learn about nature at local parks, root for the Bradenton Marauders, chalk-paint artistic scenes on Riverwalk sidewalks and scavenger hunt at museums.
REGISTRATION DATE: Now SESSION DATES: June 3 - August 9 AGES: 3 - 18
941-746-2121 • www.saintstephens.org/summercamp
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Enroll Now for Summer Zoo Camp! Weekly Camps with Different Themes! Dates: June 3rd - June 28th Zoo Camp Hours: 9am - 4pm
Snacks included! 3701 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34234
270068
To enroll, please visit SarasotaJungleGardens.com
SUMMER CAMP
Safely staffed with certified teachers. Perfect combination of education & fun! Low student : teacher ratios across all age levels. Before & aftercare available from 8-9am and 3-5pm
PRESCHOOL CAMP: 6/3-7/26 ~ 9am-3pm Ages 15 months kindergarten readiness K-8 CAMP: 6/3-8/2 ~ 9am-3pm
Camp Highlights: Swimming & water days Music & dance Spanish & science Gymnastics & yoga Outreach Programs: South Florida Museum SRQ Rocks SubZero Ice Cream and more!
LIMITED SPACE! BOOK NOW August 1-3, 2019
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UNICORN b-day tips to throwing a magical party by Pam Molnar
Looking for a party idea where the kids can get their bling on, horse around with their friends and have a magical time? If your child loves unicorns, we have a party plan that will knock their horseshoes off. WHAT TO SERVE Rainbow Grilled Cheese - Use white cheese like Swiss or mozzarella or combo of the two. Divide into four or five zippe ed bags and add 3-5 drops of food coloring. Seal and shake to spread color. Place cheese in rows of color or mixed up for a swirly look. Cook grilled cheese as normal. Unicorn Nachos - Use bags of Bugle corn chips and add cheese, ground beef, tomatoes, avocados or whichever nacho toppings you like best. 32
Rainbow Drinks - Add candy sprinkles to ice cube tray and fill will ater. When frozen, serve with light colored drinks like Sprite, lemonade or white grape juice. Unicorn Ice Cream Cones - Add vanilla frosting to the outside of ice cream cones and roll in sprinkles. Fill with your favorite ice cream or fruit fl vored yogurt for a cool, sweet treat. GET CRAFTY Unicorn Horse Shoes You will find unfinish horseshoes on Oriental trading 12 for $5.19 or Amazon 48 for $12. Decorate with paint, hot glue, glue dots and the bling of your choice. Put wall hangers on the open end of the shoe so when you hang it, the luck doesn’t run out. Unicorn Garden - Purchase a terra cotta saucer, fill with coffee grounds, fish tan rocks or sand. Add moss for grass, a mini
wooden bird house and mini unicorn. Decorate with colored stones or jewels.You can also paint the bird house or saucer to give it personal touch. Unicorn Hat - Choose a gold or silver party hat from the party store. Decorate with long ribbons, fabric, jewels, foam or felt. Add your unique Unicorn Name to the hat with a name generator like NameGeneratorFun.com. PLAY SOME GAMES Find the Unicorn - Similar to an Easter egg hunt, hide plastic unicorns around the party area. Place numbers on each unicorn to match with a prize. Unicorn Rubber Duck Water Race - You can find unicorn themed rubber duck at the party store. Move them down the race course by either squirting with water gun, or blowing on them. Put numbers or names on them to see who winner is.
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PARTY FAVORS Amazon offers Unicorn horn bath bomb molds. Create a simple bath bomb with a cup of Epsom salt, a cup of cornstarch, 3 tablespoons of coconut oil. Add a few drops of essential oils. Mix together. Spray inside of molds with cooking spray or rub with coconut oil. Start packing molds tightly. When half way filled you can add a small plastic toy surprise in the middle. Continue to pack until full. Let dry for 48 hours before removing. MAKE IT A PARTY TO REMEMBER If you are looking to make your child’s party the talk of the playground, why not hire some help?
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• You can rent live white horses/unicorns to come for a photo shoot with the birthday child and guests. • Check out your local cosmetology schools for students to come in and braid the kids’ hair with ribbons. • Hire a face painter to create a unicorn mask and horn on the party guests. !
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Jackie’s Art Club Summer Camp New Art Themes & Take Home Projects Every Day!
Join us for 4 weeks! June 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28 10am - 3pm
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TRUTHS about drowning
Weak or No Supervision
Children drown quickly and silently—in a matter of seconds. Adults who were present when a child drowns were often distracted in some way, by talking on the phone, chatting with other adults around the pool, or reading. What you can do about it >> • Actively supervise your children around water, and have a phone nearby to call for help in an emergency. • When there are several adults present when children are swimming, use a card to designate an adult as the Water Watcher to prevent gaps in supervision.
No Barriers Curious children, especially those younger than 4 years old, can easily find and fall in to bodies of ater like pools, tubs and buckets. Often they are discovered too late to save. What you can do about it >>
• Never leave a child alone when in or near a body of water—even if it’s less than a few inches. • For pool owners, make sure your pool has four-sided fencing and a self-closing, self-latching gate. • Hot tubs should be covered and locked when not in use.
Weak or No CPR Skills Drowning victims who are rescued from the water need CPR immediately—before the paramedics arrive. It can prevent brain damage and be the difference between life and death. What you can do about it >> • Get certified! There are plenty of CPR classes available to meet busy schedules. Contact our local Red Cross at (941) 379-9300 and sign up for a class.
Weak or No Swimming Ability Children from non-swimming households are eight times more likely to be at-risk of drowning. Minority children have especially low rates of swimming ability and high rates of drowning.
What you can do about it >> • Enroll your child in swimming lessons. • If you do not know how to swim either, enroll in a parent-child class or an adult swim class. • To find swimming lessons contact tour local Red Cross, parks and recreation department, or even the YMCA.
Lack of Life Jackets Nearly 5,000 boating accidents occur each year in open waters (lakes, rivers and oceans) and more than 700 people drown. Of those who drown, nine out of 10 are not wearing a life jacket. Also, alcohol use is involved in up to one in fiv reported boating fatalities. What you can do about it >> • Have your child wear a life jacket every time you go boating or are on a dock. • Avoid or moderate your alcohol consumption when boating. • If you and your family boat frequently, consider taking a boating safety class through the U.S. Coast Guard.
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Your child’s vision is our focus
Signs of Vision Problems in Children: Squinting or blinking Sitting too close to the television Drifting or crossing of an eye
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