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Building Bridges through Values and Leadership

Discover how your child can learn a second language, gain a better understanding of other cultures, and meet new friends

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June 8 - August 14 Early Drop Off & Late Pick-Up Available JCC Member, Early Bird & Sibling Discounts*

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Dynamic Programs for Campers 2.5 Years Old - Rising 9th Graders (including leadership training and field trips for our older campers)

• Small Class Sizes • Native Speaking Language Coaches

*Registration Forms Online jcccolumbia.org/children-youth/camps For more information, contact (803) 787-2023 ext. 206 melanier@jcccolumbia.org • professional staff • safe, nurturing environment daily swimming • youth fitness • exceptional facilities

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he came home, only the top layer had been disturbed. How did she know? No way could he have refolded the clothes as well as she had. He survived.

No. 2: Trust the Counselors

By Anne Postic

o, your kid is going to sleepaway camp for the first time. Maybe you’re worried she won’t make friends. Or she’ll wear the same dirty shirt every day. Have you taught your baby how to make a bed properly? Will she eat her vegetables? Will she remember to brush?

Take a deep breath. Your baby will be fine. The kids are so exhausted at the end of a day of swimming, kickball, crafts, drama and all the other activities they’ll try that they won’t have a chance to get homesick. They will be far too busy. The kids are alright. Let’s talk about you. These six rules will help you make it through your first camp experience.

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No. 1: Don’t Worry Too Much About Packing As long as you have the basics covered, you’re fine. Your kid will smell no worse than anyone else’s. One mother sent her son to camp for three weeks with a footlocker full of neatly folded clothes. When

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Camp counselors are the best. They are grown up enough to make sure the kids are safe, but young and cool enough to get them to listen. One parent arrived at his son’s cabin, ready to help him make his bed with sheets and a cover. The counselor walked in, saw what was happening, and stopped them. “Don’t you just want to use your sleeping bag? Way easier, dude.” The kid left with the counselor to go look at pine trees or dig in the mud or something. That child got plenty of sleep.

No. 3: Don’t Hold Your Breath Waiting for a Letter Your kid is way too busy to write. Besides, if you do get a letter, it may read like the one I got from my son, “Camp is fun. Can you please send Mrs. Meyer’s basil room spray? My room stinks.” He was 13. He learned to get over it.

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No. 4: Check the Camp Website for Photos — But Don’t Freak Out if You Don’t See Your Child Don’t assume a lack of pictures means your child spent the day crying. Most camps post loads of pictures each day, accessible with a password. This is both the best and worst thing that ever happened to parents. On the one hand, you catch a glimpse of your kid, know she’s still alive, and quit waiting for a letter. On the other? You may over analyze every facial expression, or worry that your son spent the day alone in his cabin, friendless, if there is no picture that day. Chill. Someone will call you if there is a problem.

No. 5: Don’t Worry Too Much About Nutrition Most camps offer a fairly nutritious menu, albeit with a healthy dose of bug juice. Picky eaters are so hungry after a full day of activity that they’ll eat anything. One carnivorous 7-year old came home raving, “They had the best salad!” It’s amazing what a lack of parental supervision and a little peer pressure will do. Your kid will eat, and she might even come home with an expanded palate.

Seven Things You Can Do Without the Kids • Eat dinner alone, in your own home, with no interruptions. Enjoy a glass of wine or two, try a new recipe your kids would hate (or forgo dinner for a huge plate of cheese and crackers), and remember how you used to savor a good meal. • Enjoy the space. Your home is huge. The bathroom is all yours, and the only socks on the floor are yours. • Have a dinner party and talk as loud as you want. Invite your friends to stay late for a dance party and pull out all the inappropriate music you put away when your kids started really listening. “With so much drama in the L-B-C, it’s kinda hard being…” Yeah.

No. 6: Know That They’ll Have a Great Time They’ll also gain some independence. So will you. Make sure you enjoy yours. Remember who you were before you became a parent? Guess who’s back!

• Watch R-Rated movies all the way through to the end, because you won’t have to wait until the kids go to bed to start them. • Have sex in any room you like. Make out on the sofa. Smooch in the kitchen. Do it in the shower with the door open. This is your place now, at least for a few days. • Be spontaneous. Want to see a movie? No need for a sitter. Just go! • Can’t do any of the above because you have another kid at home? Enjoy your time getting to know your other child or children a little bit better, trying things together that may not interest your camper.

You know that speech you were going to give when you left your child at camp? “Have fun. Be brave; don’t cry. Have a great time! I love you!” Smile and wave, and save that speech for yourself on the car ride home.

Camp EdVenture Take a break from the ordinary and dive into something Ed-traordinary! Camp EdVenture features exciting hands-on activities that will have your camper learning and loving it!

Spring Break Camp 2015: March 30-April 3 (Daily, Weekly and Extended)

Summer Camp 2015:

June 8-12, June 15-19, June 22-26, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31 and August 3-7

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FAMILY FUN AT THE CMA Passport to Art

This free drop-in studio program for families features a new hands-on art project each month. After spending time in our open studios, explore the galleries at your leisure or join us for the family tour at 1:00 p.m. Free.

Quite the Impression! Sunday, April 12 | Noon - 3 p.m.

Gladys’ Gang is an early childhood arts and literacy program for ages 2-5 that focuses on preparing children for kindergarten. Using art as a guide, children and their adult caregivers enjoy story time in the galleries followed by a hands-on art project in the CMA studios.

Spring Showers Wednesday, April 1 | 10 - 11 a.m.

Come and make an impression—impressionistic painting that is—before viewing Charles Courtney Curran: Seeking the Ideal. Free.

Sponge and Stencil Sunday, May 10 | Noon - 3:00 p.m.

Gladys’ Gang

Celebrate all the beauty of spring—even a little rain! Free. Registration required as space is limited.

In folk-art tradition, create a sponge-painted masterpiece on paper inspired by Bunzlaur pottery. Free.

Magical May Wednesday, May 6 | 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Enjoy a May flower-inspired salt painting. Free. Registration required as space is limited.

Summer Camps

23 Week-Long Camps June – August This summer, the CMA is offering a variety of unique camps to capture the interest of any young artist. Having your child or teen participate in our summer camps is a great way for them to think creatively, practice problem-solving skills, and have fun! Ages 4-7: $135 / $108 for Dual/Family Members and above Ages 8-12: $160 / $128 for Dual/Family Members and above Ages 13-18: $190 / $152 for Dual/Family Members and above

Details and registration at columbiamuseum.org. See you there!

1515 Main Street in downtown Columbia, SC | 803.799.2810 | columbiamuseum.org

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ometimes your kids hit it off with their teachers; sometimes they don’t. Every child learns differently and has different interests, whether those are music and art or math, science, architecture or astronomy. And then there are special situations — struggling learners or exemplary learners — where some additional help might be needed outside the classroom. Here are some resources to get you started.

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Aspire Early Learning Academy

Fun and interactive programs for girls covering website construction, games and more.

1103 B Ave. (West Columbia), 834-4976 aspireearlylearningacademy.com

Aim High Education 4561 Hardscrabble Rd., 788-6894 aimhigheducationsc.com Customized after-school education programs and tutoring.

The Afterschool Zone

Call 803.526.7766 or visit SteppingOutSC.com to enroll.

Irmo: 7520 Woodrow St., 732-0230 theafterschoozoneacademy.com Offers afterschool pickup from Lexington/Richland 5 and Richland 1 schools. Students engage in physical and educational activities.

Pre-K program using the Creative Curriculum, a nationally approved curriculum based on the ideas of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Be Great Academy 500 Gracern Road, 231-3100 portal.begreatacademy.com After-school program operated by Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands.

Bright Start

Glenforest School

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720 Gracern Rd., 929-1112 brightstartsc.com

West Columbia: 1041 Harbor Dr., 796-7622, glenforest.org

4234 W. Beltline Blvd., 256-6545 reachgroup.org

Provides quality comprehensive services to all individuals with special needs and developmental delays.

Works with K-12 students who have not thrived in traditional learning environments, including students with dyslexia, attention-deficit disorder or other developmental challenges.

West Columbia: 132 St. Davids Church Rd., 356-2232 myamigosbec.org

Challenger Learning Center 2600A Barhamville Rd. 929-3951, thechallengercenter.net The Challenger Learning Center of Richland County School District One is an aeronautics- and space-themed learning program designed to provide interactive learning experiences, integrating science, technology, engineering and math curricula with 21st century life skills.

Covenant Christian Academy West Columbia: 3222 Platt Springs Rd., 796-2860 Infuses a Biblical worldview into academics, athletics and arts.

Discovery Program of South Carolina 8807 Two Notch Rd., 419-0126 discoveryprogramsc.org Noted as a program of excellence with the National Institute for Learning Development (NILD), the Discovery Program helps those struggling to learn — whether via learning disabilities or other learning disorders — to become independent students.

Hammond Plus Programs

Language immersion programs for ages 30 months to 5th grade.

Pearson Professional Center 107 Westpark Blvd., 374-9600 200 Center Pointe Cir., 750-2126

A support group for Columbia-area home schoolers; provides information and activities, offers information about academic résumés and transcripts.

Richland County First Steps

Offers GMAT testing.

2008 Marion St., 256-7237 rcfirststeps.org

In addition to being a top college-prep school, Hammond offers a wide array of after-school classes for children and adults.

Provost Academy South Carolina

Works with kids, parents, schools and childcare providers to promote health, literacy and school readiness in young children.

Heathwood Hall

A tuition-free, online-only public high school. Live online classrooms give students the ability to includes the ability to participate in discussions and ask questions.

854 Galway Lane, 776-0295 hammondschool.org

3000 S. Beltline Boulevard, 765-2309 heathwood.org Offers a wide range of summer programs, from outdoors to athletics and academics.

200 Arbor Lake Dr., 735-9110 sc.provostacademy

The Language Buzz 1921 Henderson St., 252-7002 thelanguagebuzz.com A unique foreign language learning center that promotes the early command of languages through language immersion, contextualized learning, and the learning and acceptance of different cultures.

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From Bach to Barre Summer Arts Camps Cover Full Range of Skill Levels and Disciplines By Susan Levi Wallach

s if late-start days aren’t bad enough, here comes summer — with its cringe-inducing (for parents) weeks of no school at all. But fear not: Columbia’s arts groups have your back. It seems that nearly every major and minor institution wants to take your children off your hands and develop some latent or already-blooming skills in the process. Some, bless them, even have a sleepaway option. Here are just a few of the possibilities for this summer. For a complete listing of local offerings, see the April 1 edition of Free Times, or search “summer camps” at free-times.com.

Have a High School Choral Student? allenuniversity.edu Allen University will again offer its Hall Johnson Summer Camp for high school choral students. Roland Carter, professor emeritus at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga, is returning as festival conductor. The program covers music theory, choral rehearsals and music history — in particular, the music of composer/arranger and choral director Hall Johnson, an Allen alum who is among the musicians credited with bring-

ing forth the tonal complexity of the Negro spiritual. Private vocal lessons with Ginger JonesRobinson and piano lessons are also available. Classes for take place July 5-10 at Allen University, 1530 Harden St. For further information, send an email to camp director Kenneth Green, kgreen@allenuniversity.edu.

Monday Monologues covers techniques for serious theatre students. Members may audition for the Broadway Bound Scenes & Monologues Teams. Flapper Fridays, for experienced tap dancers, focuses on upstyle musical theatre tap and kickline combinations, along with “in-the-floor” work. The three sessions also serve as auditions for The Flappers or Deux Flappers of Broadway Bound. Tumbling class, for all levels, works on such skills as cartwheels, round-offs, walkovers, chest rolls and backbends. In addition, Broadway Bound offers 30-minute private dance and voice lessons as well as weeklong camps in musical theatre led by popular fairytale princesses. All camps will be held at Broadway Bound Musical Theatre Company, 1315-C Gadsden St.

Drawing, Painting and Printmaking columbiamuseum.org

Musical Theatre broadwayboundmtc.com Broadway Bound has six programs planned, running from June 12 through Aug. 7. Mid-Week Masters consists of classes in dance for musical theatre and voice with Broadway Bound director Dedra Daniels and other faculty members. There are four sessions for each of three age groups and any level of experience and ability.

The Columbia Museum of Art is a onestop shop for all manner of programs in the visual arts for ages 4 through 18. Courses range from the more traditional — drawing, painting, printmaking and clay — to Project Runway: MOD Edition, complete with a fashion show. Despite the catchy course names — Cartooning Creatures, Caves to Canvas, Gladys Goes Pop — the intent is to develop basic and advanced skills in the visual arts as well as problem solving and creativity. Sessions run a half-day for one week, with the first round beginning June 8; some programs include a Lunch Buddies option, so the camper can take both a morning and an afternoon program.

For Your Budding Musician — or Recording Engineer freewaymusic.net Freeway Music has two single-day camps at recording facility Archer Avenue Studio, two three-day camps at the Music Farm and a four-day camp for younger musicians at its Northeast center. The June 15 Vocal Recording Camp and the June 16 Guitar Recording Camp bring campers together with Kenny McWilliams and other Archer Avenue professionals to work on recording and pre/post production. At the two Camp Showtime sessions, the focus is stage production, such as lighting and sound. Treble Kids Explorer Camp introduces campers age 5–9 to a range of instruments and musical concepts.

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CUTTIN’ N SCRATCHIN’ / Stop-Motion Movie Camp June 15 - 20 | 9am - 1pm | Ages 8 - 12 Students work with puppeteers and animators Lyon Hill and Kimi Maeda to create scenes and characters from twelve-inch vinyl records donated by Scratch N’ Spin Records. Students will learn basic stop motion animation techniques while working in groups to create film scenes which will be compiled into one movie by Helen Hill Media Education Center instructors.

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“I had the best time ever at Stop-Motion Camp. We had so much fun making the films and coming up with sounds and building the Pit of Doom! It was awesome!” - Jackson Elliot, Camper

NICKELODEON STREET / Teen Digital Movie & Puppet Camp July 13 - 18 9am - 1pm Ages 13 - 16

Students work in small production teams to write, produce, direct, and edit a short film using muppet-style hand puppets. Students will develop a story idea with a production team, turn that concept into a script and a storyboard, then screen their films at the conclusion of the camp on the big screen.

To register and for more information go to nickelodeon.org/education

Acting! Comedy! Improv! trustus.org Trustus Theatre will offer eight half-day (9 a.m.–noon or 1:30–4:30 p.m.) camps for ages 9–18 from June 8 through July 31 in a variety of theatre disciplines, including acting, comedy (improvisation, sketch comedy, clowning), movie making (music videos and more), and, in collaboration with USC students, innovative music exploration. Trustus company member Vicky SayeHenderson is among the camp leaders. “For those new to theater, this is a great way to test the waters and splash around in a creatively safe environment,” says SayeHenderson. “For seasoned young performers, it’s another fun chance to fill their toolboxes with additional techniques.”

Drama, Dance and Music at USC sc.edu At the University of South Carolina, the Drama Conservatory, Dance Conservatory and the School of Music all are offering programs. The Drama Conservatory acting intensive, taught by USC professor Peter Duffy and USC graduate theatre students, includes four age divisions. The high-school level concludes with a full production open to the public; the younger groups give presentations for family and friends. Dates and times vary according to division. For further information, see artsandsciences.sc.edu/thea/ summerdrama. The Dance Conservatory, which runs from July 12 through 31, has two tracks for the serious dancer: ballet and jazz/contemporary. Among the faculty are Miriam Barbosa, Stacey Calvert, Marcus Alford, Kathryn Long, and Chryssie Whitehead. Students must be at least 11 years of age. Participation in the ballet intensive is by audition; teacher recommendation and dance photo are needed for the jazz/contemporary intensive. Younger dancers are eligible for the weeklong Princess and Pirate Camp. For further information, see artsandsciences.sc.edu/ dance/sc-summer-dance-conservatory. The summer programs at USC’s School of Music range from the advanced Carolina Summer Music Conservatory to the let’shave-fun-with-fanfares Kinderflute. For the serious student of woodwind, strings, brass, percussion, jazz, voice, or piano, the conservatory offers master classes, chamber-music coaching, and private lessons with USC faculty and other professionals as well as classes in music history, music theory and jazz improv from June 7 through 13. Students must have completed 9th grade. The Carolina Opera Experience gives 5th through 10th graders the chance to learn about props, make-up, costumes, scenery and musical preparation with professionallevel opera singers, directors and designers. The program runs July 6-10, with a performance at the end. Students in 3rd grade through high school with one year of string-instrument instruction behind them are eligible for the String Project Summer Camp, which fea-

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tures daily group instruction by community teachers and music-education majors. The camp begins on July 13 and ends with a performance on July 17. For newborns through 5-year-olds, Music Play develops interest and aptitude through singing, changing, and moving, and, with older children, the informal introduction of music instruments. Classes meet once a week (a parent or caregiver must also attend). Dates are TBA. In Kinderflute, for 5- to 8-year-olds, learn

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to play the flute in a group setting. Dates are TBA. All programs take place at the School of Music. For further information, see sc.edu/ music/summer-programs. Whether your child is already involved in the arts, or just interested and curious, there are plenty of local options to help kids explore their talents this summer — and help you catch a break.

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Application deadline: April 15 An intensive week of training for advanced high school students of woodwind, strings, brass, percussion, jazz, voice and piano.

USC String Project Summer Camp July 13-17, 2015

We promote the excitement of developing skills on an orchestral stringed instrument! Daily group music instruction culminates with a concert. Open to all school-aged students with a minimum of one year of experience. $125

Master classes, chamber music coaching and private lessons. Courses in music history, music theory, and jazz improvisation. Contact Dr. Cliff Leaman for more information at cleaman@mozart.sc.edu.

New this year: High School Boot Camp, half day and full day options. $70 and $125 More info and to register: sc.edu/music/summer-string-project 813 Park Street Columbia, SC 29208 uscsp@mozart.sc.edu 803-777-9568

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hen kids are bored, they’ll gladly spend endless hours on an iPad or Kindle playing Minecraft or watching videos on YouTube. But that’s not what you want your kids doing all day — and there are plenty of places you can go that will stimulate their minds and exercise their bodies.

All4Fun Party Rental all4funbouncehouses.com, 351-1832 Rents bounce houses and slides.

Art Smart Academy artsmartacademy.com, 667-9912 Walk-in pottery and painting, birthday parties and more.

Asheland Art Camp asheland.com, 738-2770 Offers workshops, camps and afterschool programs in drawing, painting, printmaking and more.

Capital Karate capitalkaratesc.com, 212-7111 Develops character, discipline and focus as well as physical conditioning and skills.

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Colonial Life Arena

1804 Blanding St., carolinacrossfit.com Offers kids’ Crossfit classes.

801 Lincoln St. coloniallifearena.com When Disney princesses, monster trucks and the Sesame Street gang come to Columbia, this is where they play.

Chuck E. Cheese’s chuckecheese.com, 772-0435 Parents might dread the place, but kids love it. The motto: Where a kid can be a kid. Features games, rides, prizes, food and entertainment for all ages. Popular spot for birthdays.

City of Columbia Parks & Recreation columbiasc.net/parksandrec Family-friendly Columbia boasts 52 public parks where your wee ones can run and jump and skip and play, plus a host of community gardens, three swimming pools, one splash pad water park, and a public skatepark.

Columbia Arts Academy columbiaartsacademy.com, 787-0931 The largest music school in the state of South Carolina, the Columbia Arts Academy teaches kids electric and acoustic guitar, voice, piano, bass and drums. Year-round rock band classes — and there’s a Lexington location, too.

Columbia Children’s Theatre columbiachildrenstheatre.com, 691-4548 Professional theater company for young audiences and families.

cmtpuppet.org, 252-7366 Founded in 1988, the Columbia Marionette Theatre has established itself as a premiere children’s theater in South Carolina. Its mission is to entertain and educate children and adults through the long-standing tradition and artistry of puppetry.

Columbia Museum of Art columbiamuseum.org, 799-2810 Offers plenty of fun programs and activities for kids, including Art Explorer backpacks, Family Fun Days, Passport to Art, the free monthly Gladys’ Gang program and a wide array of summer camps.

Columbia Tai Chi Center columbiataichicenter.com, 873-2100 Help reduce stress and anxiety and boost energy.

Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum www.crr.sc.gov, 737-8095 Collects and preserves the military history of South Carolina; collection and exhibitions extend from Revolutionary War to present-day military operations.

Congaree National Park nps.gov/cong, 776-4396 This 22,000-acre park boasts the largest old-growth, floodplain forest on the continent. It’s also an International Biosphere Reserve, a Globally Impor-

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Are you looking for a DISCIPLINED, STRUCTURED and FUN camp for your children this summer? Look no further than Sorrells Karate Summer Camp as we work on Leading by example, Good manners, Responsibility and Accountability!” Sensei Tamayah Sorrells 729 meeting street, West Columbia, SC 29169 www.skdojo.com • (803)479-1739

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activities tant Bird Area and a National Natural Landmark. Activities include hiking, boating, camping, canoeing, fishing, kayaking, nature walks and more. Located in Hopkins, 20 miles southeast of Columbia.

Cottle Strawberry Farm cottlestrawberryfarm.com, 695-1714 This 30-plus-year-old strawberry farm tucked in southeast Columbia is open to the public every spring — usually from April through May, and sometimes into June. Mmm … freshly picked strawberries.

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warriorfitnesssc.com, 600-5134 CrossFit Kids is a strength and conditioning program used by many athletic teams, martial arts schools and P.E. programs. A great way to address childhood obesity. Located in the Vista, with additional locations in Blythewood and Camden.

Dreher Island State Recreation Park southcarolinaparks.com, 364-4152 Located 30 miles northwest of Columbia in Prosperity, the Dreher Island recreation area consists of three islands encompassing 12 miles of shoreline on Lake Murray. Especially popular for fishing and boating, Dreher Island also offers lakefront camping, cabin and villa rentals, water skiing and picnicking.

Drew Wellness Center columbiasc.gov/drew-wellness, 545, 3200 Year-round swim lessons. Can also be reserved for pool parties, birthday parties and more.

EdVenture Children’s Museum

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edventure.org, 779-3100 The South’s largest children’s museum, with more than 70,000 square feet of cool stuff to keep the kids occupied.

Frankie’s Fun Park

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frankiesfunpark.com, 781-2342 This Harbison-area entertainment center packs three go-kart tracks, three 18-hole mini-golf courses, batting cages, bumper boats, an arcade, a 5,000-square foot multi-tiered laser tag arena and a super-tall drop zone. What, do you hate fun or something?

Harbison State Forest

Primary and intermediate camps offered. For more information or to register visit scmuseum.org or call 803.898.4999

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896-8890 state.sc.us/forest/refharb.htm If you didn’t know it was there, you’d never expect to find 2,177 acres of forest along the sprawling mess that is Broad River Road. But there it is — one of the largest public green spaces inside the city limits of a metropolitan area in the eastern United States. Features more than 16 miles of roads and trails (popular for biking) and a canoe landing.

HiWire Trampoline Park hiwire.info Do kids like to jump and bounce? Yes. Do they like to dive into vast foam pits? Yes. So will they go nuts over a vast trampoline field with more than 60 trampolines? Yes, they will. Locations in Irmo and Sandhills.

Irmo-Chapin Recreation Commission icrc.net The Irmo-Chapin Recreation Commission offers kids sports, programs and activities at Crooked Creek Park, Saluda Shoals Park and Seven Oaks Park.

Ladybug Art Studios ladybugartstudios.com, 603-7312 Art classes held in 120-year old historic Victorian house located five minutes from downtown Columbia.

Laugh N Leap laughnleap.com, 647-9601 Need to buy or rent an inflatable bounce house, water slide, dunk tank or obstacle course? Laugh N Leap has you covered.

Lexington County Recreation Commission lcrac.com Offers youth sports, programs and activities at parks, playgrounds and activity centers in Lexington County.

Lexington School of Music lexingtonschoolofmusic.com, 6674436 Offers flexible schedules for lessons on guitar, voice, bass, piano and more.

Little Gym thelittlegym.com, 738-1115 The Little Gym is an experiential learning and physical development center offering children’s physical activities centered on movement, music and learning.

Little Loggerheads Swim School infantaquatics.com/shannon.htm, 770-710-7424 Offers swim lessons for children between the ages of 6 months and 6 years.

Liverpool FC America lexingtoncountysoccerclub.org Live in Lexington County? Think your kid’s the next Ronaldo? Sign him or her up with this club team, which offers playing options from recreational to elite traveling squads.

The Mad Platter www.mymadplatter.com, 771-8080 Paint-your-own pottery studio where kids can throw clay, paint plates and explore their creative sides. Popular for parties; also offers summer camps.

Mad Science midlands.madscience.org, 728-0859 Offers a wide variety of fun science

activities programs at birthday parties, summer camps, pre-schools and more.

My Gym my-gym.com, 788-1230 A non-competitive gymnastics and play center keeping children healthy by making fitness fun. Located in the Village at Sandhill.

Owens Field Skate Park columbiaparksandrec.net, 545-3100 Opened in 2010, this 14,500-squarefoot park in Rosewood has ramps, bowls, rails, more. Popular with skaters of all ages and skill levels.

Palmetto Children’s Music palmettochildrensmusic.com, 728-2692 Offers Music Together classes, an internationally recognized early childhood music and movement program for infants through 5-year-olds and the grownups who love them.

Palmetto Falls Waterpark fortjacksonmwr.com/waterpark, 751-3475 Tucked just inside of Fort Jackson’s Gate 2 entrance, Palmetto Falls Water Park offers a 10,000-square foot family pool, two water slides, a 2,500-square foot kiddie pool and more. Public access limited; call ahead for details.

Plex Indoor Sports plexindoorsports.com There are two locations of this local indoor sports complex franchise. The Sandhills location, by the Village at Sandhill, offers indoor soccer, basketball courts and a skate park. The Irmo location, off the Peak exit on I-26, features an ice rink, an indoor soccer field and a remote-controlled car track. Both locations offer summer camps, birthday party packages, afterschool programs and youth sports.

Richland County Recreation Commission richlandcountyrecreation.com Offers youth sports, programs and activities at parks, playgrounds and activity centers in Richland County.

Riverbanks Zoo & Gardens riverbanks.org, 779-8717 It’s a natural fact that kids love animals. And Riverbanks Zoo offers plenty of ‘em, from elephants to gorillas to ibexes to an aquarium and reptile complex. Riverbanks also offers a zip line, climbing wall, ropes course, day camps, overnight adventures and other fun kids’ events.

Rolling Video Games rollingvideogamescolumbia.com Rolling Video Games delivers what it promises: a mobile video game theater stocked with the latest titles available for birthday parties, bar mitzvahs, whatever.

Saluda Shoals Park icrc.net, 731-5208 Situated on 270 acres downstream from the Lake Murray Dam, Saluda Shoals features a popular water park, an environmental education center, canoe trips, nature hikes, biking trails, fishing spots, picnic shelters, summer camps, health and wellness programs and more.

Samurai Karate Studio samuraikaratestudio.net, 462-9425 Offers classes for children and adults, as well as stranger-danger and antibully workshops.

Sesquicentennial State Park www.southcarolinaparks.com, 788-2706 This 1,419-acre park features a 30-acre lake surrounded by trails, picnic areas and campsites. Also offers boating, fishing, swimming, meeting facilities and trails. Trails include a 6.1-mile mountain bike trail, a 1.9-mile nature trail, and a 3.5-mile walking and jogging trail.

South Carolina State Museum scmuseum.org, 898-4921 Features a planetarium, observatory and 4-D theater. Offers a wide variety of kids programming, such as camp-ins, movies, birthday parties, summer camps and living history reenactments.

Topspin Racquet and Swim Club topspinsc.com, 951-8851 Clay tennis courts in Lexington offering family clinics.

Trenholm Little League trenholmbaseball.com Fun, intensive baseball and softball league. Offers T-ball for the youngest kids, coaches pitch and kids pitch for older ages. Fall and spring seasons.

Trustus Theatre trustus.org, 254-9732 Offers customized acting classes with individualized instruction.

U.S. National Whitewater Center usnwc.org, 704-391-3900 (Charlotte) OK, so the U.S. National Whitewater Center isn’t in Columbia; it’s a little more than an hour north in Charlotte. But it’s worth the trip up I-77. Offers whitewater rafting and kayaking, flatwater kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing, zip lines and more.

YMCA columbiaymca.org The YMCA in downtown Columbia was one of the first 50 Ys in the United States. It now has five branches — including locations in Northeast Columbia, Lexington, Irmo and Orangeburg — with which to provide childcare, camps and afterschool programs.

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your child is used to, particularly if he’ll be sleeping in a cabin or tent. If it’s going to be cold, pack several pairs of pajamas and thick socks for layering.

Sweeter Dreams at Sleepaway Camp Helping Children Sleep Well on Overnight Adventures By Malia Jacobson

his year, 10 million children will tote their sleeping bags to camp. But they might not do much sleeping. For many children, overnight camp is the first time they’ve slept away from their family for more than a night or two. Add an unfamiliar bed, strange nighttime noises and the overall excitement of camp, and it’s no wonder many kids come home from camp severely overtired. So while you’re helping them pack their bags, take a few extra steps to help kids sleep well. With the shut-eye they need, they’ll enjoy all camp has to offer — and return refreshed, happy, and ready to fill you in on all of their adventures. Pack Some Comfort Don’t forget to pack Teddy. According to leading pediatrician and The Happiest Baby on the Block author Harvey Karp, comfort items like special stuffed animals and pillows become particularly important when kids sleep in an unfamiliar place, because they create a soothing sense of security at bedtime. Older kids might appreciate a

small, framed photo of the family or a note from mom and dad.

Check Nighttime Temps While you’re checking the daytime weather forecast for your child’s camp destination, make sure to check the nighttime forecast too. Nighttime temperatures may be much lower — or higher — than what

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Hammond offers a wide selection of summer programs for students and adults throughout the community. Whether it’s learning a new and exciting skill, exploring outdoors, or preparing for the upcoming academic year, Hammond has a program for all ages and interests. Tuition varies.

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Head Off Embarrassing Moments Approximately 7 to 10 percent of kids wet the bed at age 8 — an age at which many kids are considering their first sleepaway camp experience. If your child is anxious about the possibility of an accident and mortified at the thought of packing disposable training pants, talk to your pediatrician. Avoid scolding your child about bedwetting or placing too much emphasis on the topic before camp, as this can create added anxiety. Pediatric urologist Steve Hodges, of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in WinstonSalem, North Carolina, says a short-term prescription for a medication like Desmopressin, which slows nighttime urine production, can provide a temporary solution for camps and other circumstances that make bedwetting especially embarrassing.

Send Moonlight Munchies After an action-packed day at camp, young campers may feel their stomachs growl just as the counselor announces, “Lights out!” If camp rules allow it, pack a few pre-bedtime snacks so they don’t hit the sack hungry. Whole-grain crackers, granola, cold cereal and protein bars travel well; tryptophan-rich foods like nuts, sunflower seeds, or soybeans score added sleepy points.

Say No to Noise A child who is particularly sensitive to noise may find camp’s group-sleeping arrangements disconcerting. And strange outdoor sounds can trigger nighttime fears in timid campers. Consider packing a white noise machine from home, earplugs (try the plugs out first to make sure they’re comfy) so your child can drift off to sleep in silence, or an iPod and earbuds, if music is the preferred sleep soundscape.

Home Sleepy Home No matter what you do, kids probably won’t adhere to their regular sleep schedule at camp. “When they return, getting back to the normal routine is important,” says pediatric sleep specialist Krisztina Harsanyi of Children’s of Alabama hospital. It may take a few days to a week to adjust to their regular schedule, so Harsanyi advises postponing sleepovers and trips until after kids have spent some quality time catching up on sleep. Malia Jacobson is a nationally published health and parenting journalist and mom of three. Her latest book is Sleep Tight, Every Night: Helping Toddlers and Preschoolers Sleep Well Without Tears, Tricks, or Tirades.

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or check-ups, vaccines, boosters and general wellness, you need a trusted family practitioner or pediatrician in your life. And there’s a lot more to staying healthy than just having a regular doctor. Here are some resources to get you started.

Carolina Pediatrics

Chrysostom Family Dentistry

Downtown: 2113 Adams Grove Rd., 256-0531 Irmo: 7033 St. Andrews Rd., 376-2838 carolinapediatrics.co

3308 Platt Springs Rd., 350-9124 drdeno.com

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Carolina Teen Health

columbiasc.net/communitygardens

carolinateenhealth.org Questions about sex and STDs answered in a teen-oriented format.

Columbia’s Cooking!

Child Care Services

cpcp.sph.sc.edu/cooking, 576-5636

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Healthy cooking classes for kids 9 and older and adults.

An arm of the Department of Social Services, this childcare.sc.gov is an online hub with information on everything from child-care center licensing to Head Start programs. Also see related site scchildcare.org.

Colonial Family Practice

7210 K Broad River Rd., Irmo, 781-5141 scchildrensdentalgroup.com

11134 Broad River Rd., 732-0920 ballentinepediatrics.com Christian-oriented practice.

Ballentine Family Dentistry

Chapin Family Practice

Offers events, live training and web training to assist local organizers in creating, managing and maintaining obesity prevention programs.

Children’s Choice Pediatrics

Carolina Children’s Dentistry

6108 Garners Ferry Rd., 647-1265 childrenschoicepeds.com

7701 Trenholm Rd., 736-6000 carolinachildrensdentistry.com

creativecookingsc.com Classes and camps for children ages 3 to 12.

1612 Chapin Rd., 345-3414 chapinfamilypractice.com

1017 Fair St.,424-1260 camdenfamilycare.com

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Children’s Dental Group of South Carolina is the fastest growing children’s dental office in Columbia, offering oral conscious sedation for a more pleasant dental experience. We gladly accept insurance and Medicaid for ages 1-21.

3533 Dreher Shoals Rd., 732-3001

Camden Family Care

4700 Forest Dr., 256-1511 colonialfamilypractice.com Part of a Sumter-based practice group.

Children’s Dental Group of South Carolina

Ballentine Pediatrics

Five-by-12-foot publicly owned plots available for lease to residents and organizations. Cost is $20 per year.

Serving children from toddlers to age 18.

Eat Smart Move More South Carolina 111 Stonemark Ln., 667-9810 eatsmartmovemoresc.org

Ellis, Green & Jenkins Pediatric Dentistry 8905 Two Notch Rd., 788-9353 wecaredentalsc.com

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health Family Medicine Centers of South Carolina Downtown: 1910 Gregg St., 931-0100 Hardscrabble: 300 Rice Meadow Way, 227-7777 Irmo: 7611 St. Andrews Rd., 724-1100 Lexington: 3630 Sunset Blvd., 239-1600 Northeast: 1721 Horseshoe Dr., 788-7884 Southeast: 813 Leesburg Rd., 783-4433 fmcofsc.com

Medcare Urgent Care Center

Rice Creek Family Dentistry

110 Medical Cir., 509-7316 7418 Garners Ferry Rd., 509-6310 10136 Two Notch Rd., 509-7570 medcareurgentcare.com

101 Rice Bent Way, 788-2676 ricecreekdmd.com

Midlands Orthopaedics

7 Richland Medical Park Dr., Suite 7186 safekidsmidlands.org

Safe Kids Midlands

1910 Blanding St., 256-4107 midlandsortho.com Open Saturday mornings, when young athletes often need help.

Moore Center for Orthopedics

Private family practice group.

Five Points Pediatric & Walk-in Care 1228 Harden St., 748-7002, ecchc.org Part of the Eau Claire Cooperative Health Centers.

Gee Family & Cosmetic Dentistry 1701 St. Julian Place, 254-6763 geefamilyandcosmeticdentistry.com Super-friendly, family owned practice led by Dr. Nicholas Gee.

moorecenter.net Offers surgery and physical therapy at locations throughout the midlands.

Northeast Children’s Dentistry 147 Summit Cir., 865-1421 northeastchildrensdentistry.com

Palmetto Health

Hutchinson Family Dentistry

Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital 7 Richland Medical Park Dr. ch.palmettohealth.org A state-of-the-art children’s hospital with comfortable family-centered spaces, age-appropriate play areas and therapeutic diversions to help reduce stress and encourage healing.

4902 Trenholm Rd., 782-3100 hutchinsonfamilydentistry.com

Kids First Dental

Palmetto Health Family Medicine Practices

2700 Broad River Rd., 772-4949 kidsfirstdentalsc.com

690A Columbiana Dr., 781-9090 smilecolumbia.com

South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy teenpregnancysc.org

South Carolina Dental Center

palmettohealth.org

gotrcolumbia.org Inspires pre-teen girls to be joyful, healthy and confident through a fun curriculum that creatively integrates running.

Smile Columbia

Provides information and resources for teens, parents, educators and community organizations.

A frequent contender for Best Hospital in Free Times’ Best of Columbia poll, and the largest health care resource in the region.

Girls on the Run

Dedicated to decreasing the number of injuries to children. Offers information on safe car-seat practices, product recalls, safety with household products and more.

2020 Laurel St., 254-4543 southcarolinadentalcenter.com

South Lake Family Dental 1223 S. Lake Dr., 520-5580 southlakedmd.com

Sterling Sharpe Pediatric Center 4605 Monticello Rd., 252-7001 ecchc.org Part of the Eau Claire Cooperative Health Centers.

Teen Talk palmettohealth.org/teentalk, 296-3769

palmettohealth.org Family practice wing of Palmetto Health. Numerous affiliated practices.

Offers numerous resources for teens, including Teen Talk newsletter, peer-to-peer discussions and an askan-expert program.

Palmetto Pediatric & Adolescent Clinic

USC Family Medicine Center Two Medical Park, 545-6200 3209 Colonial Blvd., 434-6113 familymedicine.med.sc.edu

Lake Murray Pediatric Dentistry

Downtown: 140 Park Central, 779-4001 Harbison: 7448 Broad River Rd., 732-0140 Lexington: 1970 Augusta Hwy., 358-2370 Northeast: 601 Clemson Rd., 788-4886 Rice Creek: 300 Rice Meadow Way, 788-6360 palmettopediatric.com

740 Old Lexington Hwy., 345-2483 lakemurraypediatricdentistry.com

Affiliated with Richland, Baptist, Palmetto Richland Children’s and Lexington Hospitals.

USC Sports Medicine Center

Lakeside Pediatrics

Palmetto Smiles

109 Vista Oak Dr., 808-0523 (Lexington) lakesidepediatric.com

139 Whiteford Way, 951-9100, palmetto-smiles.com

The Kids Group West Columbia: 206 Medical Cir., 796-9200 thekidsgroup.com

Kool Smiles 5422 Forest Dr., 753-8064 mykoolsmiles.com

Led by Dr. Douglas Luberoff; part of the Lexington Medical Center network.

Vista Smiles

Pediatric After Hours Care Open 6-10 p.m., Mon-Fri; 2-8 p.m., Sat-Sun.

lexmednetwork.org The Lexington Family Practice network is an umbrella group of the Lexington Medical Center.

Providence Hospitals

Lexington Medical Center

Downtown: 2435 Forest Dr. Northeast: 120 Gateway Corporate Blvd. providencehospitals.com

lexmed.com

Another of Columbia’s top-flight hospital systems.

A frequent winner of Best Hospital in Free Times’ Best of Columbia poll.

Dr. Samuel J. Marsh Pediatric Dentistry 2302 Bush River Rd., 798-8675

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Two Medical Park, Suite 104, 434-6812 uscsportsmedicine.com Open to athletes at all levels — recreational to high school, college and professional.

114 Gateway Corporate Blvd., 865-4900

Lexington Family Practice

Offers complete care for children and adults with a focus on prevention.

Providence Northeast Family

515 Richland St., 779-9666 vistasmilesofcolumbia.com Offers full range of family dental services with advancing technology in a welcoming environment.

Wellspring Family Medicine 114 Gateway Corporate Blvd., 865-9655 wellspringfmed.com

Wild Smiles 203 N. Lake Dr., 356-1606, wildsmiles.net

114 Gateway Corporate Blvd., 788-6508 providence-nefc.com

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More Online Jobs for Teens Looking to supplement your earnings with multiple streams of income? Consider increasing your bank account with these online jobs. Parents: Please read several reviews and search for scams before allowing your teen to sign up for an online job. Never pay for membership to start working for an online business.

The Teenage Entrepreneur In a Tough Job Environment, Why Not Create Your Own? By Pam Molnar

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Busy families tend to collect hard drives full of digital photos, but have no plan or the time to preserve them. Teens can back up files, send out pics for printed photos and put them in albums. Families may also enjoy a video montage of special events like baptisms or their daughter’s basketball tournament. Memory preserver services may also include scanning non-digital photos or converting VHS tapes to DVD.

ith today’s economy being what it is, teens are having a hard time finding work. According the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, only 60 percent of teens were employed last summer compared to 75 percent in 1983. Jobs that have traditionally been filled by teenage workers in our society are now being filled by underemployed adults and recent college graduates. If a teenager is without a job during their high school years, where will they get the money to buy a car, save for college or even have a little spending money for a trip to the movie theater? Entrepreneurship is the answer. As a third-generation entrepreneur, I can tell you that starting and maintaining your own business is not easy, nor is it something for everyone. It takes hard work, selfmotivation and perseverance. The majority of teen businesses are service oriented and many of the families in your neighborhood can benefit from those services. Take a look at some of these ideas and see if they would be a good fit for your teen.

Pet Sitting Pet sitting involves caring for someone’s pets while they are on vacation or away for the day. A pet sitter will be responsible for giving fresh food and water, walking dogs and cleaning out cat litter boxes. Pet sitters need to be early risers and have the ability to get back and forth to the pet’s home three or four times each day. Although a pet sitter does not spend the night, he is there to bring in the mail, water plants or take the garbage to the curb.

Tutor Teens can use their skills to tutor younger kids in a variety of areas. If your teen plays an instrument, he can work with younger students to keep up their skills over the summer and improve their technique throughout the school year. Teens who play sports can share their talents with younger athletes who need to improve their throwing, hitting or dribbling techniques. And of course, academic tutors are needed to help with math, reading or SAT/ACT prep.

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Summer Nanny Babysitters are needed for both working and stay-at-home parents during the summer months. Parents who work out of the home might someone to entertain the children or to walk or drive their child to the local pool or summer activity. Babysitting is not only for teenage girls, either. Mothers of boys often look for an older boy who can relate to their son’s interests.

Power Washer Power washers are simple to use after you have had proper instruction. Rent one at your local hardware center and offer to wash a neighbor’s deck for free. While he gets a clean deck, you will get a chance to perfect your skills and get a reference on your work. Pass out flyers to homes with wooden decks, fences and play sets.

Online Retailer An eBay retailer is an awesome job for teens as you can post, pack and ship at any time during the day. Teens can start by selling their own items like books and gently used clothes, and then replenish their inventory with good deals found at thrift shops and garage sales. Craftier teens may enjoy selling their creations on Etsy. Some seller categories include jewelry, photography, art and personalized items.

Yard Work Yard work goes beyond just mowing the lawn. Teens can extend their seasonal business to offer their services year-round. Spring is the time to cleanup flower beds and fertilize. Fall is the time for raking leaves, cutting back flowers and planting

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• Fiverr – Teens can sell their product or service for $5 ($4 after Fiverr takes its fees). Use your skills to proofread papers, design a logo or provide SEO analysis. Check out what others are doing and set up your own shop easily. • Slice the Pie – Get paid to rate music. This is perfect for the teen in your life. The starting pay is terribly low (2 cents per review), but your rank and pay increases with the quality of your reviews bringing you up to 20 cents per review. Payout to PayPal when your account reaches $10. • My Survey – Give your opinion and receive points that can be converted to PayPal or gift cards. After filling out the application, emails will be sent to you containing a survey. Answer only the surveys you want to and points will be added to your account. • Swagbucks – Receive points for using this search engine. As teens are researching for their homework, they can earn points. Convert points for payout in the form of gift cards like Amazon, Starbucks or a variety of gas cards. bulbs for spring. Customers with dogs may also need pet waste removed.

Odd Jobs Odd jobs can mean a variety of things to different customers so it is best to be prepared and know your limitations. Make a list of the things you can do and hand it out to friends and neighbors. Odd jobs may include washing the dog, weeding the garden, painting, sweeping out the garage or helping to serve dinner at a party. Doing odd jobs can be a good match for someone with a busy schedule as many of the jobs can be done in a few hours. Pam Molnar is a freelance writer and mother of two teens and a tween. She is proud to see the entrepreneurial spirit has touched a fourth generation in their family.

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In the Worst of Times, Doctor Offers Hope Hands of Hope is Statewide Palliative Care Program By Kara Meador

Dr. Kevin McRedmond (left) and his son Jack iley West’s mother carried her son’s limp body into Dr. Kevin McRedmond’s office at Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital for a second opinion. Her 5-year-old son had a form of cancer that had already still-young organization faces two major hurdles: geography and staffing. spread through his body; the heartbroken mother had Dr. Kevin and a handful of co-workers — including child life specialists, pediatbeen told there was nothing more anyone could do, but ric nurses and a couple of part-time nurse Riley’s mom wasn’t ready to give up. The man everyone practitioners — have dubbed themselves the Road Warriors. The group logs 14,000 miles calls Dr. Kevin was this mother’s last stop — her last hope. per month, helping children in all 46 counMcRedmond treated Riley, and in what his mother calls a “miracle,” her son regained his strength. Riley started to play and swim, his family ecstatic to have more quality time with him. “There’s always hope.” It’s a mantra Dr. Kevin lives by. “Sometimes what you hope for changes, but there’s always hope,” he says. After 25 years of helping children and their families as a pediatric oncologist, McRedmond stepped down from his position a couple of years ago and jumped behind the wheel of his Toyota Avalon. Now he puts in tens of thousands of miles a year on South Carolina roadways making house calls and hospital stops. As medical director for Hands of Hope, he oversees medical care for some of the state’s most fragile children and provides moral support to families who have been given the news no parent wants to hear.

Hands of Hope offers children from perinatal to age 21 a variety of palliative and comfort care services. From pain management to physical and psychological help to offering kids the chance to be kids during difficult times, certified staff members provide compassionate care to children and their families — enhancing the time they have. “Even when a patient is dying, you can make them feel better,” McRedmond says. Hands of Hope has grown substantially since its inception four years ago. Last year, the organization took care of more pediatric hospice patients than any other program in South Carolina. The only program in the state providing outpatient palliative care grew from 4 patients in April 2014 to 80 as of February 2015. McRedmond says there are 900 young people in South Carolina who could benefit from the care Hands of Hope offers, but the

Hands of Hope offers a bereavement camp twice per year for children ages 5 to 18 and their families who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The March camp in Myrtle Beach is full. Registration for the fall camp begins in August. The camps help more than 150 people every year. For more information, visit camphandsofhope.org. For more information about Hands of Hope, visit handsofhopesc.net.

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ties in the state. The Road Warriors can tell you where to find a clean bathroom stop, the most scrumptious delis in the state and the best coffee shops to hit from Pickens to Hamer, Barnwell to Beaufort. In a twist of fate, it was behind the wheel on his way home from work that McRedmond found himself on the receiving end of a difficult diagnosis. One year ago, McRedmond’s 31-year-old son Jackson was diagnosed with cancer. “I had no idea,” McRedmond says. “After all of these years in medicine I thought I knew how parents felt, but I had no idea.” McRedmond had an epiphany. “I think all of these years I’ve spent in medicine helping children,” McRedmond pauses for a moment fighting back tears. “I think all of these years and experiences were given to me so I would have the tools to help patch Jack back together. “ Jack rang the bell at his oncologist’s office signifying his last round of chemotherapy a few weeks ago. Like the families McRedmond serves, he’s discovered the road can be scary at times and uncertain, but there is always hope. Despite what many would consider to be an extremely difficult job, McRedmond’s drive to help children with life-limiting illness is full throttle. “Patients and families say they love me,” he says, “but it is nothing compared to the love I have for them and the honor it is for me to do this work every day.”

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Christian Counseling Center 1500 Lady St., 779-1995 christiancounseling.ws

ife is full of tough questions. Is your 4-year-old ready for a sleepover? Should your 12-year-old be on Snapchat? How do you talk to your 16-year-old about sexting? Teach your children well, or so the song says — and here’s how you can help them learn how to live.

ASY Counseling Services 1825 St. Julian Pl., 254-1210 Providing quality mental health services to children and families in the Columbia area.

Behavior Consulting Services 3227 Sunset Blvd., 926-0967 behaviorconsultingservices.com Serves children with a variety of special needs, including autism spectrum disorders, behavioral difficulties and academic difficulties.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia 4300 N. Main St., 691-5700 bbbsgc.org Oldest and largest youth mentoring organization in the United States. Serves children ages 6 through 18.

Boys & Girls Club of the Midlands 500 Gracern Rd., 231-3300 bgcmidland.org Formed in 1959, operates 31 clubs, eight summer camps and a teen center serving youth and families from Fairfield, Lexington and Richland Counties.

Children’s Chance 13 Surrey Ct., 254-5996 childrenschancesc.org Children’s Chance’s mission is to improve the quality of life of children and families who are dealing with the trauma of pediatric cancer.

Children’s Trust of SC 1634 Main St., 733-5430 scchildren.org Aims to promote healthy, nurturing relationships between children and adults — because strengthening families is the best way to prevent abuse, neglect and unintentional injuries.

Offers counseling on a variety of topics; also offers spiritual and religious counseling. Offered by First Presbyterian Church.

Columbia Counseling Center 900 St. Andrews Rd., 731-4708 columbiacounseling.accountsupport.com

and treatment programs, including child and adolescent programs.

Mental Health America of South Carolina 1823 Gadsden St., 779-5363 mha-sc.org Assists those with mental illnesses and their families through education and advocacy.

A Christian perspective on counseling.

NAMI Mid Carolina

Crossroads Counseling Center

1823 Gadsden St., 206-2916 namimidcarolina.org

130 Whiteford Way, 808-1800 solutionsforlife.org

Local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Counseling for adults, adolescents, children and marriages.

Palmetto Counseling Associates

Family Connection of South Carolina

1911 Gadsden St., 254-9767 palmettocounseling.com

2712 Middleburg Dr., 252-0914 familyconnectionsc.org Statewide organization of parents helping parents of children with disabilities, developmental delays, and chronic illnesses.

Family Service Center of South Carolina

Holistic approach emphasizes not only psychology, but also social, physical and spiritual well-being.

SC Childcare scchildcare.org, childcare.sc.gov Clearinghouse of information on childcare licensing and childhood development programs.

2712 Middleburg Dr., 733-5450 fsconline.wordpress.com

South Carolina Youth Advocate Program

A multi-service nonprofit agency offering adoption services, consumer credit counseling, child dental clinics, an eye care clinic and more.

140 Stoneridge Dr., Ste. 350, 779-5500, scyap.com

Lake Murray Counseling Center

Nonprofit child-placing agency offering training, support and compensation to qualified families who provide a home to a foster child.

7511 St. Andrews Rd., 781-1003 lakemurraycounseling.com

Three Rivers Behavioral Health

Offering counseling for children’s and adolescent issues.

West Columbia: 200 Ermine Rd., 791-9918 West Columbia: 2900 Sunset Blvd., 796-9911 threeriversbehavioral.org

Leadership Institute at Columbia College columbiacollegesc.edu/ leadership_inst/ Girls Empowered and LEAD residential programs.

Lexington-Richland Anti-Drug Abuse Council Lexington County: 1068 S. Lake Dr., 726-9400 Richland County: 2711 Colonial Dr., 726-9300 lradac.org

Provides comprehensive residential treatment for children and adolescents providing treatment for psychiatric and chemical dependency related illnesses.

University of South Carolina Speech and Hearing Research Center 1601 St. Julian Pl., 777-2614, sph.sc.edu/shc/ Provides a variety of evaluation and treatment programs for individuals of all ages.

Alcohol and drug abuse authority offering a wide array of prevention, intervention

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VOLLEY-SCHOOL May 18,25, June 1,8,15 • 5:30-6:30 p.m. SERVING ACADEMY May 18,25, June 1,8,15 • 5:30-6:30 p.m. GAMECOCK ACADEMY May 20, 27, June 3,10 • 5:30-6:30 p.m. ADVANCED POS. TRAINING May 20, 27, June 3,10 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. CAROLINA QUADS July 6 • 9:00a.m.-4:00 p.m. GAMECOCK TEAM CAMP July 7-9 • Various Times JULY POSITIONAL CAMP July 13-14 • 9:00a.m.-6:00p.m. ELITE SKILLS CAMP July 15-16 • 9:00a.m.-4:00p.m. COCKY’S CAMP July 17-19 • Various Times

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GREETINGS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA VOLLEYBALL!

We would like to invite you to experience Gamecock Volleyball during the 2015 Summer Camp Series at the University of South Carolina! We’re confident that all our camps will enable you to have a fun and successful upcoming 2015 competitive season. We hope to work with you this summer! GO GAMECOCKS!!!

All of the South Carolina Volleyball Camps are open to any and all entrants, limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender.

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Apps Peek-a-Zoo Duck Duck Moose ($1.99)

Books Ms. Marvel Volume 1: No Normal G. Willow Wilson (author), Adrian Alphona (illustrator) Marvel, 120 pages, $15.99 Ages: 13 and up

The new Marvel character Kamala Khan was the breakout star of 2014 with this series launch, starting as a high-schooler with a serious love of Avengers fan fiction and ending up the accidental superhero of Jersey City. Her story is accessible to all readers regardless of previous comics exposure.

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Each issue is as much about adjusting to superpowers as it is the life of a PakistaniAmerican teenager, from curfews and diet to defending the term “millennial generation.” G. Willow Wilson and Adrian Alphona have created a hero emblematic of today’s young readers, dressed up for cosplay and ready to make a mark. — Thomas Maluck, Richland Library Teen Center

Cruel Beauty Rosamund Hodge Balzer + Bray, 342 pages, $17.99 Ages: 13 and up

Ages: Toddlers and Preschoolers

Toddlers and preschoolers can work on interpreting facial expressions and behaviors with this sweet and engaging app from Duck Duck Moose. Peek-a-Zoo’s cast of animated animals appear eight at a time on a solid-colored screen along with a question, which is read aloud. Players have to determine which character is tired, winking, having a birthday, etc. and then identify the animal by tapping on it. The clean interface, simple controls and cheerful characters provide an easy and fun way for families to talk about feelings and expressions. — Sarah Cameron, Richland Library

Raised as a weapon and destined to be a sacrifice, Nyx must marry and kill the beast destroying her kingdom. But when her new husband isn’t quite what she expected — and the castle walls hold their own secrets — Nyx must choose between the duty she was given and the life she wants. Brilliantly crafted and often heartbreaking, Cruel Beauty spins a breathtaking twist on a timeless tale. — Brittany Crowley, Richland Library Teen Center

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The Adventures of the Gingerbread Man Columbia Marionette Theatre 401 Laurel St., 252-7366 cmtpuppet.org Date: April 18 Cost: $5.75 In this wacky, fun-filled show, attendants will follow the Gingerbread Man as he makes narrow escapes from unsuspecting cookie lovers.

The Frog Princess Columbia Marionette Theatre 401 Laurel St., 252-7366 cmtpuppet.org Date: Through May 2 Cost: $5.75 Based on a Russian fairy tale, The Frog Princess is an epic musical full of adventure, suspense, romance and humor. The show features a wide variety of puppetry styles and music by Molly Ledford of Lunch Money.

Gladys Gang: Magical May Columbia Museum of Art 1515 Main St., 799-2810 columbiamuseum.org Date: May 6 Cost: Free Children will visit the Charles Courtney Curran: Seeking the Ideal exhibition and create a Mayflower-inspired salt painting in the art studio.

Be“ZOO”jeweled — Gems of the Rainforest Riverbanks Zoo 500 Wildlife Parkway, 779-8717 riverbanks.org Date: May 16 Cost: $15 per child; $5 per adult For girls aged 5-13 in honor of Endangered Species Day. An evening of jewelry making, animal encounters, conservation education and other activities.

Disney on Ice comes to the Colonial Life Arena April 16-19.

Willy Wonka Kids Town Theatre 1012 Sumter St., 799-2510 towntheatre.com Date: March 27-29 Cost: $10 Join Charlie, Grampa Joe, the Oompa Loompas, a bunch of naughty children and Willy Wonka himself as you’re transported to Mr. Wonka’s famous candy factory.

NanoDays! EdVenture Children’s Museum 211 Gervais St., 779-3100 edventure.org Date: March 28-April 5 Cost: $11.50; $10.50 seniors and military; members and children under 1 are free Imagine, discover and explore a world that’s too small to see. NanoDays is a nationwide celebration of nanoscale science. Enjoy nano-related activities.

Gladys’ Gang: Spring Showers

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents CIRCUS EXTREME! Colonial Life Arena 801 Lincoln St., 1-855-456-2849 coloniallifearena.com Date: April 2-5 Cost: $15-$57 It’s like the circus on Red Bull, with spectacle that’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen.

Toddler Takeover EdVenture Children’s Museum 211 Gervais St., 779-3100 edventure.org Date: April 6 Cost: $11.50; $3 for museum members Allow children to play freely throughout the museum with kids of their own size. Enjoy a puppet show, crafts, story time and more.

Family on Safari – Spring Fling Event

Columbia Museum of Art 1515 Main St., 799-2810 columbiamuseum.org Date: April 1 Cost: Free

Gladys Gang celebrates all the beauty of spring — even a little rain.

Riverbanks Zoo 500 Wildlife Parkway, 779-8717 riverbanks.org

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Date: April 10 Cost: $40 Overnight safari at the zoo for ages 5 to adult. Dinner, snack and breakfast provided.

Skippyjon Jones in Cirque de Ole Columbia Children’s Theatre 3400 Forest Drive, 691-4548 columbiachildrenstheatre.com Date: April 10-19 Cost: $10 The rowdy Siamese cat (or “kitty boy”) with a Chihuahua alter ego finds his latest calling as a circus performer.

Disney On Ice: Let’s Celebrate! Colonial Life Arena 801 Lincoln St., 1-855-456-2849 coloniallifearena.com Date: April 16-19 Cost: $15-47 All your Disney favorites including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald and Goofy celebrate a merry “unbirthday” party with Alice and the Mad Hatter.

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The Adventures of Mr. Potato Head EdVenture Children’s Museum 211 Gervais St., 779-3100 edventure.org Date: May 23-Sept. 20 Cost: $11.50; $10.50 seniors and military; members and children under 1 are free Follow Mr. Potato head on adventures in outer space, a jungle safari, an archeological dig and under the sea.

Br’er Rabbit Columbia Children’s Theatre 3400 Forest Drive, 691-4548 columbiachildrenstheatre.com Date: June 12-21 Cost: $10 This traditional folk tale comes to life with music, drumming and lots of laughs.

BUGS! Giant Robotic Creatures South Carolina State Museum 301 Gervais St., 898-4946 scmuseum.org Date: Through Sept. 7 Cost: $13.95; $12.95 seniors and military; $11.95 children; free for ages 2 and younger

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City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department

Summer Camps Weekly Camp

Register your child for a fun-filled summer from June 1 to August 14. Camp will consist of outdoor education, instructional athletic activities, cultural arts and field trips. Lunch will be provided. The fee for the summer camp is $55 per week (Additional fees may apply for field trips) • Registration begins April 1. Applications can be picked up from participating City parks, the Parks & Recreation Department Administration Office located at 1111 Parkside Drive, Columbia, SC 29203 or online at www.columbiasc.net. Applications can be submitted at the following parks: Emily Douglas, Greenview, Hampton, Heathwood, Hyatt, Lorick, Martin Luther King, Jr., Melrose, Pinehurst, St. Anna’s, Sims, South Edisto and Woodland Camp Ages: 6-12 (As of July 1) • Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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Art Camp

Let your child explore their creative side through painting, drawing, pottery and more at the Art Center’s summer Art Camp. The camp will be held from June 15 through July 24 in four sessions for ages 5-9 and 10-14. Sessions will be held at the Art Center, located at 1928 Calhoun St. The camp costs $85 per session. Camp is held Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon.

The Parks and Recreation Department also offers a Teen Camp for children in grades 6-10 at the KMB Booker Washington Heights Community Center, located at 2611 Grant Ave. The camp runs from June 1 to August 14. The cost is $55 per week. For more information, please call 803-255-8161. Applications can be picked up from the community center, the Parks & Recreation Department Administration Office located at 1111 Parkside Drive, Columbia, SC 29203 or online at www.columbiasc.net.

Registration is limited to 10 participants per session. Session 1: June 15-19 (ages 5-9) (registration deadline June 2) Session 2: June 22-27 (ages 10-14) (registration deadline June 9) Session 3: July 13-17 (ages 5-9) (deadline June 30) Session 4: July 20-24 (ages 10-14) (deadline July 7)

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Campers ages 5-9 will participate in a Mixed Media session. Children ages 10-14 will participate in Pottery Explorations. Applications are available at the Art Center or online at www.columbiasc.net. For more information, please call the Art Center at 803-545-3093.

Fun Family Boot Camp

The Charles R. Drew Wellness Center is offering a fun family-friendly boot camp beginning Saturday, July 11 through Saturday, August 15. The camp will feature exercises and activities that are fun for the entire family. Workouts include plyometrics, running drills and agility moves. The camp is open to families of up to 2 adults and children ages 6-17. Sessions will be held on Saturdays from 9:30-10:15 a.m. The cost is $50 for members and $55 for non-members. The wellness center is offering a special drop-in rate for $10 per session. The deadline to register is Saturday, July 11. To sign up or for more information, please call the wellness center at 803-545-3200.

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Make the University of South Carolina your premier destination this summer in June and July and experience a summer camp like no other! Attend fascinating interactive classes and participate in group projects with other academically talented students from across the country. Your journey will include experiencing student life at the university – you’ll reside in a Residence Hall, eat in campus dining and enjoy bowling, movie, trivia and game nights. The one-of-a-kind Carolina Master Scholars Adventure Series encourages academic excellence, healthy lifestyles and giving back to our community. Participate as a residential or commuter student. Early Bird discount ends April 30.

2015 ADVENTURE SERIES COURSES RISING 6TH-9TH GRADERS Adventures in Forensic Science Adventures in Physics Adventures in Computer Gaming Adventures in Graphic/ Digital Design Adventures in Vex Robotics Adventures in Aviation-Learn to fly, be a Pilot Adventures in Law Adventures in Health Sciences/Professions Adventures in Digital Mapmaking Technologies

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