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Clean & Newly Renovated!

Great Fun & Fitness for All Ages!

Now Offering • • • • • •

Daytime Skating Field Trips School Parties Fundraisers Daytime Parties Daycares Welcome!

• Rent Skates or Bring Your Own • Roller Blades & Inlines Welcome • Lights, Fog, Great Sound System • Snack Bar on Premises • Video Games Voted "Best Of" by Austin Family & Austin Chronicle

See website for extended summer skate hours

• Skates Mates for beginning skaters • 2 Story Playscape for small children • Customize your child’s party • Easy… We clean up the mess!

www.playlandskatecenter.com

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ADVERTISER INDEX Educational MatErials Kinder latino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 FiEld trips – dEstination the art Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Wazoo’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 ut science lectures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Wells Branch Homestead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

austin children's Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Wonder World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

austin Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Zachary scott theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

the Blanton Museum of art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

FiEld trips – at your location

Blue Baker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

african safari program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

cameron park Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

the art Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

ceramics Bayou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

austin reptile shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

chaparral ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Bonzo crunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

crowe's nest Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 daybreak Family Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Foodie Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Fossil rim Wildlife center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Kiddie acres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 lady Bird Johnson Wildflower center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 loco-Motion inflatable play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Marmalade skies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Mayborn planetarium & space theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Morgan’s Wonderland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 paint Me pottery studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 the paramount & state theatres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 pinballz arcade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 pioneer Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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ceramics Bayou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Kidz creations Face painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Magic by carlos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Mobile Music academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 paint Me pottery studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 tiny tails to you . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Wild things Zoofari . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Zoomagination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 FundraisinG the art Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 ceramics Bayou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 chaparral ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 paint Me pottery studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 playland skating center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 scHool EvEnts/carnival planninG

playland skating center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

austin reptile shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

rawhide rocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Bonzo crunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

stunt ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back cover

ceramics Bayou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

sweet Berry Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Kiddie Express train . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

texas Military Forces Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Kidz creations Face painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

texas ski ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Magic by carlos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

texas state aquarium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 21

tiny tails to you . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

uss lexington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Wild things Zoofari . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Waco Mammoth site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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FIELD TRIP/EDUCATION Amusement Parks

An affordable family fun park where everyone is welcome. Group Rates, TEKS-aligned Programs (Pre K- 5th), Day Care and Summer Camp Outings, fishing, train, carousel, jeeps, interactive play areas and more.

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Kiddie Acres Amusement Park 4800 Howard Lane Austin, TX 78728 512-255-4131 www.kiddieacres.com

Animals

Best entertainment value for kids under ten.

Pony rides, Carousel, Ferris Wheel, Boats, Jeeps, Airplanes, Train, and Concession Stand. Special group rates. Morning times available!

Morgan’s Wonderland 5223 David Edwards Drive San Antonio, TX 78233 210-495-5888 www.morganswonderland.com

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Austin Zoo 10808 Rawhide Trail Austin TX 78736 512-288-1490 www.austinzoo.org Austin Reptile Shows 512-986-6182 info@austinreptileshows.com www.AustinReptileShows.com

Please visit the animals!

A NON-PROFIT RESCUE ZOO Trains run daily Can be reserved for field trips & large groups

For schedules, prices & reservations, please contact Jeanne Polk

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Come to Pioneer Farms, Central Texas' premier living history museum, a historical learning experience where "Look, don’t touch" becomes "look, touch, smell, taste and hear."

Tour our five themed historic areas on 100 beautiful, wooded acres, and you’ll discover more exciting, memorable ways to experience the past than your class, family or group can pack into a day.

Fantastic learning fun for ages Pre-K to high school in expanded historical and nature programs, in addition to special events, hands-on exhibits, artisans and 'lost arts' classes and other activities. A new history adventure each time you visit Pioneer Farms.

New programs and exhibits opening Fall 2012.

Experience everyday life in frontier Texas, with costumed interpreters, the hustle and bustle of frontier Texas – at an authentic 1840s Tonkawa Indian campsite, a restored 1860s German Immigrant Farm, a working 1870s Texian Farm, an elegant 1880s Cotton Planter's Farm, and in our recreated 1890s Sprinkle Corner rural village. Farm animals and more.

Call 512.837.1215 for an Educator's Packet with details of our popular programs or visit PioneerFarms.org

NOW OPEN Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays

Exit I-35 at Braker Lane, go east and follow the signs.

• Group discounts • TEKS-aligned programs • Field Investigations • Outreach to your school • Teacher workshops • Scout badges • Camp-ins

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Visit texasstateaquarium.org or call 361-881-1307

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center 2155 CR 2008 Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-897-2960 www.fossilrim.org

Cameron Park Zoo 1701 N. Fourth Street Waco, Texas, 76707 254-750-8400 www.cameronparkzoo.com

Snake Farm & Animal World 5640 IH 35 South (exit 182) New Braunfels, TX 78132 830-608-9270 www.exoticanimalworld.com

Crowe's Nest Farm 10300 Taylor Lane Manor, TX 78653 512-272-4418 www.crowesnestfarm.org

Tiny Tails to You! Traveling Petting Zoo 512-423-5577 Chelsea@TinyTailsToYou.com www.tinytailstoyou.com

Decotah's Dream Team Carriages & Ponies 512-281-2022 www.decotahsdreamteam.com

Berry Delicious!

Discover the sweetest reason to visit the Texas Hill Country • Vine-ripened strawberries can be picked March through May. The young and young-at-heart will enjoy getting back to nature.

• Tangy, juicy blackberries can be picked mid-May through June.

HARVEST OF FALL FUN Pumpkin, gourds, hayrides, mazes and so much more to enjoy.

FIELD TRIPS OFFERED Spring & Fall for ages Pre-K & up

FALL SEASON: End of September – Mid November SPRING SEASON: Mid March – End of June HOURS: Closed Wednesdays • Monday-Saturday 8:30-5:30 • Sunday 1:00-5:00

Sweet Berry Farm, LLC From Marble Falls, 2 miles West on 1431, right on FM 1980

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15,000 SQUARE FEET OF FUN! MONDAY- SUNDAY 10AM- 8PM 8816 Cullen Lane Austin, Texas 78748

www.wazoospartyaustin.com 512-282-JUMP (5867)

Plan your Jumpable Field Trip at Wazoos!

GREAT PLACE FOR GROUP TRIPS!

Call for more information

HUGE Inflatables • Huge Party Rooms Huge Movie Screen • Toddler Town Free WiFi • Food Court • Private Parties Birthday Parties • Slumber Parties

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Wild Things Zoofari 512- 659-5151 courtney@wildthingszoofari.com www.wildthingszoofari.com Unique Animal Encounters providing a memorable, fun-filled and educational experience with our exotic animals by bringing the zoo into your event or classroom.

Zoomagination 210-316-0072 www.zoomagination.com

See this guide along with this month’s Austin Kids Directory at:

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ABRAKADOODLE Art Education Metro Austin area 512-380-7555 www.abrakadoodle.com/tx03 The Art Garage 11190 Circle Dr. # 202 Austin, TX 512-852-9900 www.theartgarageaustin.com Exciting, original art projects for all ages! Painting pottery is just the beginning; we also offer Storytime Art, Glass Fusing, Hand-building with Clay, Tie-dye & More!

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Foodie Kids stirs-up the tastiest field trips in

town for kids of all ages! We offer several different price options and menus for field trips which may be hosted in our retail cooking center or we’ll come to your school for a visit.

Foodie Kids is a one-of-a

Mon-Fri 10-5pm Sat 10-4pm Sun: Happily open for scheduled classes & parties. Retail store closed.

kind, kid-friendly, foodcentric retail destination for kids and their families. Our super-friendly staff serveups Top Chef Customer Service while creating a hands-on, entertaining cooking experience for kids of all ages.

Hungry for more? Give us a call and prepare to be “wowed”!

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No better place for groups and events • Public Skating, Group Skating, and Ice Games •

• Broomball

and Curling options • Snow Parks for Ages 3-6 years • PTA Fundraiser Skates • “Science of Skating” Field Trips

There is nothing more fun for a festive holiday getaway, or to break the heatwave of summer.

2525 West Anderson Lane • Austin, TX 78757 512-252-8500 • www.chaparralice.com

Self-guided tours and new hands-on learning stations ideal for school and youth groups { Special Youth Group Rates { Discover 650 species of native wildflowers & plants { Butterflies, turtles & birds { Three miles of nature trails

To schedule a tour go to www.wildflower.org/youth_tour_app/

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Paint Me Pottery Studiio 1000 Payton Gin, Suite M Austin, TX 78758 512-614-2447 www.paintme-pottery.com

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Blanton Museum of Art 200 E. MLK (MLK and Congress) Austin, TX 78701 512-471-3564 www.blantonmuseum.org

The PLACE to unwind. Make or paint your own pottery. Ceramics/Art classes, field trips, fundraisers – our place or your place.

The Blanton provides engaging, interactive, & inquiry-based tours for your students to make connections between their lives & the world around them. Our tours support TEKS objectives

Computers /Technology Bits, Bytes & Bots Computer Adventure 512-415-4120 www.bitsbytesbots.com

Cafe Monet Two locations in Austin & one in San Marcos 512-906-2200 www.cafemonet.org

Bakery

Ceramics Bayou 3620 Bee Cave Road Austin, TX 78746 512-328-1168 www.ceramicsbayou.com Let us help you turn imagination into reality!

Field trips (our studio/your location), auction pieces, profit sharing, fundraisers & creative family artistic experiences. We offer pottery, mosaics, glass fusing, clay hand-building & art classes.

Marmalade Skies Art Studio 13450 Research Blvd., Ste. 229 Austin, TX 78750 512-695-1694 www.marmaladeskiesaustin.com

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Blue Baker in the Arboretum 10000 Research Blvd.

Austin, Texas 78759 512-346-BLUE www.BlueBaker.com

Cooking

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Foodie Kids 3742 Far West Blvd.

Austin, TX 78731 512-346-3333 www.foodie-kids.com

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Party Rooms & Party Packages • As Low As $40 Per Hour • Bring Your Own Food or Order From Us

3 party room sizes available 13,000 sq. ft. Family Fun Center Over 300 Games 100+ Pinball Machines Classic and New Video Arcade Games Air Hockey, Driving & Dancing Games Children’s Prize Redemption Counter

Rent Games for Your Off-Site Party • Video Arcades From Pac-Man to Star Wars • Pinball Games From 1965 to Present

$75 Party Package

FREE TOKENS

Includes 2 Hour Party Room Rental Must present ad. One discount per family.

Call for details. Restrictions apply. Exp 6/30/13

$5 in Free Tokens with First $5 Token Purchase! Must present ad.

One discount per family. Exp 6/30/13

8940 Research Blvd. • Austin TX 78758 (Hwy 183 S. bound access road past Burnet) 512-420-TILT (8458) • www.PinballzArcade.com

Picture your kids coming face to face with great works of art!

Our K-12 tours are: • • • • •

Interactive and inquiry-based Interdisciplinary Tailored to your students needs Aligned with TEKS objectives Available Tuesdays-Fridays

$2 per student, teachers free Some funding available to offset admission and transportation fees

MLK at Congress, Austin, TX (512) 471-7324 www.blantonmuseum.org

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African Safari Program Elizabeth Kahura 512-826-0756 or 512-642-3100 www.safariprogram.com Asian American Cultural Center 11713 Jollyville Rd. Austin, TX 78759 512-336-5069 www.asianamericancc.com The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center 600 River Street Austin, TX 78701 512-974-3770 www.maccaustin.org

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Bonzo Crunch "Fool at Large" 512-912-0067 bonzocrunch@sbcglobal.net www.bonzocrunch.com Daybreak Family Entertainment 5971 Hi-Line Austin, Tx 78734 512-266-2176 Boat Rentals 512-266-9603 Golf/Mining www.daybreakboatrentals.com Loco-Motion Inflatable Play 6800 Westgate Blvd., # 120 Austin, TX 78745 512-610-1680 www.locomotionplay.com Magic By Carlos 407-244-6650 MagicByCarlos@gmail.com

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Morgan’s Wonderland 5223 David Edwards Drive San Antonio, TX 78233 210-495-5888 www.morganswonderland.com An affordable family fun park where everyone is welcome. Group Rates, TEKS-aligned Programs (Pre K- 5th), Day Care and Summer Camp Outings, fishing, train, carousel, jeeps, interactive play areas and more.

Pinballz Arcade 8940 Research Blvd.

Austin, TX 78758 512-420-TILT (8458) www.PinballzArcade.com Safari Champ 1400 East Old Settlers Blvd # 200 Round Rock, TX 78665 512-828-0000 Round Rock's most popular indoor play center. A field trip delight with a great indoor playground and wonderful food and drink. Ask about our field trip specials!

Wazoo's 8816 Cullen Lane Austin, TX 78748 512-282-JUMP (5867) www.wazoospartyaustin.com

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Crowe's Nest Farm 10300 Taylor Lane Manor, TX 78653 512-272-4418 www.crowesnestfarm.org Elgin Christmas Tree Farm PO Box 62, 120 Natures Way Elgin, TX 78621 512-281-5016 www.elginchristmastreefarm.com

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Kiddie Express Train, LLC

TRACKLESS TRAIN

“Get any special event chuggin’ on the right track” WE'RE CLEAN & GREEN WITH A PROPANE TRAIN! Perfect for: Birthday Parties • Fundraisers

Parades • Special Events • Block Parties Sales Promos • Company Picnics and more!

Rides best on hard surfaces

Ask about our Kiddie Fire Truck!

512-280-4538 WWW.KIDDIEEXPRESSTRAIN.COM

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Sweet Berry Farm 1801 FM 1980 Marble Falls, TX 78654 830-798-1462 www.sweetberryfarm.com

Health and Nutrition H-E-B Field Trip Factory Austin, TX 800-987-6409 www.fieldtripfactory.com/heb The FREE Be A Healthy Buddy! Field Trip engages children with health and wellness education through experiential learning and fun activities at their local H-E-B.

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Pioneer Farms 10621 Pioneer Farms Drive Austin, TX 78754 512-837-1215 www.pioneerfarms.org Unique historical, nature programs for ages Pre-K to high school. Three restored, operating 1800s farmsteads, an authentic Tonkawa Indian campsite. Special group rates.

Capitol Visitors Center 112 East 11th St. Austin, TX 78701 512-305-8402 www.texascapitolvisitorscenter.com

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Pioneer Farms 10621 Pioneer Farms Drive Austin, TX 78754 512-837-1215 www.pioneerfarms.org

Wells Branch Homestead 2106 Klattenhoff Dr. Austin, TX 78728 512-251-9814 www.wellsbranchmud.com/facilities/ gault-homestead.html

Unique historical, nature programs for ages Pre-K to high school. Three restored, operating 1800s farmsteads, an authentic Tonkawa Indian campsite. Special group rates.

State Capitol 1100 N. Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78701 512-305-8402 www.tspb.state.tx.us

Republic of Texas Museum 510 East Anderson Lane Austin, TX 78752 512-339-1997 www.shop.drtmuseum.org

Museums

Come experience Texas culture during the Republic period! Santa Anna's dueling pistols, pioneer wagon, Great-Grandma's Backyard, & more. Activities & tours for children & adults.

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Austin Children's Museum 201 Colorado St. Austin, TX 78701 512-472-2499 www.austinkids.org Bob Bullock Texas State History

Texas Memorial Museum 2400 Trinity St. Austin, TX 78705 512-471-1604 www.texasmemorialmuseum.org

Museum

800 N. Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78701 512-936-4649 or 866-369-7108 x64649 www.thestoryoftexas.com

Texas Military Forces Museum 2200 W 35th St. Camp Mabry Austin, TX 78763 512-782-5659 www.texasmilitaryforcesmuseum.org

Your Habitat Will Never Be the Same!

Educational and entertaining live animal programs suited for kids, adults and anyone in-between.

Classroom Presentations m Assemblies m Birthday Parties m Special Events m

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Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum 100 Texas Ranger Trail I-35 Exit 335B University Parks Drive Waco, TX 76706 254-750-8631 www.texasranger.org Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum 605 Robert E Lee Rd. Austin, TX 78704 512-445-5582 ext. 101 www.umlaufsculpture.org USS Lexington 2914 N. Shoreline Blvd.

Corpus Christi, TX 78403 800-Lady Lex x321 www.usslexington.com On this WWII era aircraft carrier see vintage aircraft, where sailors fought and where they lived while at sea, through kamikazes and every operation in the Pacific Theater.

Williamson Museum 716 S. Austin Ave. Georgetown, TX 78626 512-943-1670 www.williamsonmuseum.org

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Mobile Music Academy 512-301-8589 mmamusic.com In-Home Private Music Lessons. Ages 6 and up.

Piano, Guitar, Drums, Voice, Violin, Cello and most other instruments, styles and levels of ability taught.

Overnight & Retreats Austin Children's Museum 201 Colorado St. Austin, TX 78701 512-472-2499 www.austinkids.org

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Cameron Park Zoo 1701 N. Fourth Street Waco, Texas, 76707 254-750-8400 www.cameronparkzoo.com Fossil Rim Wildlife Center 2155 CR 2008 Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-897-2960 www.fossilrim.org Texas State Aquarium 2710 North Shoreline Boulevard Corpus Christi, TX 78402 361-881-1225 www.texasstateaquarium.org USS Lexington 2914 N. Shoreline Blvd.

Corpus Christi, TX 78403 800-Lady Lex x321 www.usslexington.com A camp-out on LEX gives groups the opportunity to sleep in real crew quarters, chow in the galley, tour 11 decks and more! Souvenir patch and patriotic memories for a lifetime.

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Bonzo Crunch "Fool at Large" 512-912-0067 bonzocrunch@sbcglobal.net www.bonzocrunch.com The Paramount and State Theatres 713 Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78701 512-692-0527 www.austintheatre.org/schoolshows ZACH Theatre 1510 Toomey Road Austin, TX 78704 512-476-0594 X 236 www.zachtheatre.org

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Groups & Field Trips Welcome! www.locomotionplay.com

Group Rates • Kid's Play Town • Separate Infant/Toddler Areas Interactive Inflatables • Animal Stuffing • Security Wristbands Conveniently located at William Cannon & Westgate Blvd.

6800 Westgate Blvd. Austin, TX, 78745

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Bonzo Crunch "Fool at Large" 512-912-0067 bonzocrunch@sbcglobal.net www.bonzocrunch.com Kinder Latino LidiasResources@gmail.com www.KinderLatino.com

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Austin Nature and Science Center 301 Nature Center Drive Austin, TX 78746 512-327-8181 www.ci.austin.tx.us/ansc Austin Planetarium 512-961-5333 www.AustinPlanetarium.org We bring the stars to you! Our Mobile Planetarium will come to your school or event.

Presentations for all ages about Astronomy, Biology, and more.

Austin Reptile Shows 512-986-6182 info@austinreptileshows.com www.AustinReptileShows.com

Bonzo Crunch "Fool at Large" 512-912-0067 bonzocrunch@sbcglobal.net www.bonzocrunch.com Cabela's 15570 IH 35 Buda, TX 78610 512-295-1100 www.cabelas.com/buda Dinosaur Park 512-321-6262 www.thedinopark.com Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center 4801 LaCrosse Avenue Austin, TX 78739 512-232-0277 www.wildflower.org Explore basic botanical and ecological concepts in the exciting and beautiful nature plant world. Learn more through our hands-on family nature nights and Girls Scout Badge programs.

Mad Science of Austin We come to you!

512-892-1143 www.madscience.org/austin

Don't Miss it!

Childcare & School Guide 2012 Now available for pick up in many locations throughout our area!

Look for your copy today or to find out where it is available call 263-2916

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Tiny Tails to You! Austin's trAveling Petting Zoo

Bringing Classroom Programs, Walk-through Zoos, and Animal Assembly Presentations to you!

• Our hands-on educational programs include TEKS-aligned information specific to each grade level.

• Programs performed by certified teachers & educators.

• So much fun students won't even realize they're learning!

Call 512-423-5577 E-mail Chelsea@tinytailstoYou.com Visit www.tinytailstoYou.com

See you soon!

Available for creative field trips throughout the year for schools, scouts and Mom’s Night Out! Great gift ideas & DIY Kits!

… keeping Austin artsy since 2007

Bottle cap magnets Found Object Mosaics

Covered writing journals

Acrylic painting Mosaic Portraits

Located in NW Austin: 13450 Research Blvd #229, 78750 (512)695-1694 • www.marmaladeskiesaustin.com WWW.AUSTINKIDSDIRECTORY.COM

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Waco Mammoth Site 6220 Steinbeck Bend Dr. Waco, TX 76708 254-750-7946 www.wacomammoth.org

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Mayborn Planetarium & Space Theater 6200 W. Central Texas Expressway Killeen, TX 76549 254-526-1768 www.starsatnight.org

Wonder World Park 1000 Prospect Street San Marcos, TX 78666 512-392-3760 groups@wonderworldpark.com www.wonderworldpark.com

Stunt Ranch Oak Hill 512-653-9653 info@stuntranch.com www.stuntranch.com

Sports/Fitness

Texas Memorial Museum 2400 Trinity St. Austin, TX 78705 512-471-1604 www.texasmemorialmuseum.org

Bonzo Crunch "Fool at Large" 512-912-0067 bonzocrunch@sbcglobal.net www.bonzocrunch.com Chaparral Ice Center 2525 West Anderson Lane Austin, TX 78751 512-252-8500 www.chaparralice.com

Texas State Aquarium 2710 North Shoreline Boulevard Corpus Christi, TX 78402 361-881-1225 www.texasstateaquarium.org

Group ice skating events, broomball, curling, private ice rental, “Science of Skating” field trips, snowparks and ice games. Great group rates!

Tiny Tails to You! Traveling Petting Zoo 512-423-5577 Chelsea@TinyTailsToYou.com www.tinytailstoyou.com

Playland Skate Center 8822 McCann Drive Austin, TX 78757 512-452-1901 www.playlandskatecenter.com

USS Lexington 2914 N. Shoreline Blvd.

Corpus Christi, TX 78403 800-Lady Lex x321 www.usslexington.com LEX offers an extraordinary learning environment by using the aircraft carrier's size and range to learn about pulleys, resistance, energy and more. It’s interactive and fun.

U.T. Science Lectures www.esi.utexas.edu Leading scientists present their discoveries to the public, and in particular to the K-12 community. Interactive and educational.

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Texas Ski Ranch 6700 N. IH-35 New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-627-2843 www.texasskiranch.com

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Walk-in Art Studio • • • • • •

Pottery Painting Awesome Storytime Art Field Glass Fusion Trips!

Tie-dying Canvas Painting Hand-building with Clay

Affordable fun, great for all ages! www.TheArtGarageAustin.com • 11190 Circle Dr, Ste 202, Austin 78736 • 512-852-9900

Bilingual Te acher Re source s Find instant downloads of Spanish activities for: ★ Alphabet letters & sounds ★ Syllables ★ Writing ★ Word-work ★ Classroom management ★ Thematic literacy centers Personalized Name and Desk Tags also available Other requests at:

LidiasResources@gmail.com w w w.K i nde rL at i no. com Teaching children & adults about the wonders of the animal world through hands on exprerinces.

Wild Things Zoofari School Programs • Birthday Parties Library Programs • Summer Camp Public Events and Dsiplays Take a walk on the wild side and book your event now! courtney@wildthingszoofari.com 512-659-5151 • www.wildthingszoofari.com

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Austin Steam Train Association 401 E. Whitestone Blvd., A 103 Cedar Park, TX 78613 512-477-8468 www.austinsteamtrain.org Rawhide Rocket 10808 Rawhide Trail Austin TX 78736 512-970-2987 polkfamily1@peoplepc.com www.austinzoo.org Come ride a real train in the Texas Hill Country! The Rawhide Rocket holds about sixty people and is available for reservations at 512-970-2987.

FUNDRAISING The Art Garage 11190 Circle Dr. # 202 Austin, TX 512-852-9900 www.theartgarageaustin.com Ceramics Bayou 3620 Bee Cave Road Austin, TX 78746 512-328-1168 www.ceramicsbayou.com

Chaparral Ice Center 2525 West Anderson Lane Austin, TX 78751 512-252-8500 www.chaparralice.com Decotah's Dream Team Carriages & Ponies 512-281-2022 www.decotahsdreamteam.com JD Stewart MD (Magic Dude) 512-468-0011 www.jd-stewart.com Playland Skate Center 8822 McCann Drive Austin, TX 78757 512-452-1901 www.playlandskatecenter.com No products, selling, or collecting money.

A fun, easy, healthy social event. The more skaters the school has, the more money the school makes.

SCHOOL EVENTS/ CARNIVAL PLANNING Austin Reptile Shows 512-986-6182 info@austinreptileshows.com www.AustinReptileShows.com

PLAY AND LEARN

210-495-5888 5223 David Edwards Drive San Antonio, TX 78233 www.morganswonderland.com

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• Group Rates • TEKS-aligned Programs (Pre K- 5th) • Scout Badges • Day Care and Summer Camp Outings • Birthday Parties Morgan’s Wonderland is an ultra accessible and affordable family fun park where everyone is welcome. Come enjoy fishing, train, carousel, jeeps, interactive play areas and more.

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Step back in time to the 1800’s and rediscover Texas.

The Wells Branch Homestead Tours Early Texas & Indian Folklore Presentations Craft Demonstrations • Exhibits of Daily Life in Pioneer Texas REGISTRATION REQUIRED School Tours: Tues & Thurs 9:30am-1:30pm Family Tours: 3rd Sunday of the Month 2-4pm 2106 Klattenhoff Dr. (Inside Katherine Fleischer Park) rec@wellsbranchmud.com or 512-251-9814 www.wellsbranchmud.com/facilities/gault-homestead.html

Don’t forget to pick up this month’s copy of the Kid’s Directory!

Products and Services for Parents

For information call

512-263-2916 WWW.AUSTINKIDSDIRECTORY.COM

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Bonzo Crunch "Fool at Large" 512-912-0067 bonzocrunch@sbcglobal.net www.bonzocrunch.com

Party-N-Jump 512-267-JUMP (5867) partynjump@aol.com www.party-n-jump.com Science in the Movies On Campus Assembly info@scienceinthemovies.com www.ScienceInTheMovies.com 512-653-9653

JD Stewart MD (Magic Dude) 512-468-0011 www.jd-stewart.com Kiddie Express Train, LLC 512-280-4538 www.kiddieexpresstrain.com We have clean & green propane trains for events of any size including a tram train, steam engine train replica, and new favorite the kiddie fire truck!

Kidz Kreations Face Painting melindacedarpark@yahoo.com 512-656-4049

Tiny Tails to You! Traveling Petting Zoo 512-423-5577 Chelsea@TinyTailsToYou.com www.tinytailstoyou.com Wiggle Worm Kids' Train 512-259-8662 or 512-259-9494 email@wigglewormtrain.com www.wigglewormtrain.com Wild Things Zoofari 512- 659-5151 courtney@wildthingszoofari.com www.wildthingszoofari.com

Magic By Carlos 407-244-6650 MagicByCarlos@gmail.com

Zoomagination 210-316-0072 www.zoomagination.com

Ms. Poppy The Clown 512-281-4307 poppy3213@aol.com www.mspoppytheclown.com

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UT Lectures for K-12 Students, Parents & Teachers

Hot Science - Cool Talks Check our website for more information

www.hotsciencecooltalks.org Presented by:

Environmental Science Institute College of Natural Sciences Jackson School of Geosciences

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BY ELIZABETH KAHURA www.fossilrim.org n Pristine 1,700 acre

research and wildlife center where guests hand feed animals from personal or tour vehicles n 100 species including 1,100 endangered/ threatened animals.

Self-drive Tours n Guided Tours n Lodgings School & Scout Camps n Outreach Programs Adventure Tours n Summer Camps

254-897-2960 2155 County Rd 2008

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Glen Rose, TX

An educational and inspiring program that brings out the true feeling of Africa.

Program adjustable for all ages.

www.safariprogram.com 512-826-0756 or 512-642-3100

ekahura@hotmail.com SCHOOLS • LIBRARIES • DAY CARE CENTERS FESTIVALS • ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS • WORKSHOPS

AMUSEMENT PARK & MINIATURE GOLF • Ponies • Train Ride • Snack Bar • Kiddie Rides • Birthday Parties • Group Rates • Open Year Round

FIELD TRIPS Special Rates for Schools, Nursery Schools, Church Groups, Play Groups & Moms Clubs. Morning times available. Call for prices and more information.

Best Family Entertainment Since 1979!

4800 W. Howard Ln. 512-255-4131 kiddieacres.com

• Make or paint your own pottery • Ceramics/Art Classes • Merit Badges, Field Trips, Fundraisers, Gift Certificates • Our place or your place 1000 Payton Gin Rd, Ste M • Austin 78758 paintme.pottery.studio@gmail.com 512-614-2447 • www.paintme-pottery.com WWW.AUSTINKIDSDIRECTORY.COM

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School, sports, play dates, shopping and doctors’ appointments–isn’t that enough driving for one day? Be the hero with in-home music lessons.

Learn more at mmamusic.com.

FIELD TRIPS Our studio accommodates up to 65 artists or experienced staff will bring the studio to you v v v v

Ready to paint pottery Mosaics & fused glass Free form clay creation experiences Story time with pottery painting

Fundraising and Profit Sharing Programs 3620 Bee Cave v Austin 78746 v 512-328-1168

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