Indy's Child // 06.2011

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SUMMER FUN

Without the Sun indy on a budget:

Family friendly things to do to beat the summer heat

dining on a dime

FINANCIAL LITERACY Teaching children how to save money

SUMMER

SAFETY

Keeping children safe during summer play

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Commentary & Parenting * Publisher’s Note: School is Out for the Summer

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mommy magic: Teaching Your Kids to Give Back to the Community

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SUMMER CAMP FEATURE: The Magic of Summer Camp

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reader's recipe: Chicken Supreme

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NEWS & SHOPPING * News You Can Use: News, Celebrations and More

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FACEBOOK TALK: What is Your Most Embarrassing Parenting Moment?

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summer safety

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Health & Wellness * PEDIATRIC Health

Hitting Head Pain Head-On

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Make the Summer a Safe One

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Top 10 Ways of Introducing New Foods to Kids with Autism

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Safety for Kids with Special Needs

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Around Town * INDY ZOO: Tiger Forest Brings Zoo Visitors Within a Whisker of Big Cats

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summer fun without the sun

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indy parks: Splashing and Dancing at Indy Parks

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profile: Conner Prairie's Civil War Exhibit

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museum note: Experience the World of Archaeology at The Children's Museum 15 profile: WonderLab

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celebrate father's day: Local Outings for You and Your Family

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Sensory issues & food for children with autism

summer camp guide

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summer fun without the sun guide

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special needs GUIDE

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special needs calendar

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childcare & education guide

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Publisher’s Note

School is Out for the Summer

It's our turn to have fun and educate our own children FOUNDING PUBLISHER Barbara Wynne barbara@indyschild.com Publisher & President of Sales & Business Development Mary Wynne Cox publisher@indyschild.com Managing editor Megan Kirschner megan@indyschild.com sales and business development Jennica Zalewski jennica@indyschild.com Art Direction & Design Heather Lipe heather@indyschild.com Events Coordinator & Public Relations Wendy Cox wendy@indyschild.com Controller / ACCOUNTANT Roxanne Burns roxanne@indyschild.com

By now, you probably have your children’s schedules for camps and summer activities organized. The opportunities children in Indianapolis have to expand their horizons over the summer are endless. I do believe that children grow from these many different opportunities, but I also think that some special days need to be spent with parents or grandparents. As you read on, you will f ind some great opportunities and programs for your children to partake in this summer.

The library program is a family necessity, and children ages 10 and under can have lots of fun keeping their reading skills growing with weekly visits to the library.

I still have a favorite quote from Arthur Ashe, the legendary tennis phenomenon, “For every hour spent on the playing fields, two should be spent with a book.”

Some weekend adventures to parks right here in metro Indianapolis are real learning experiences as well. A trip to the 136-acre Garfield Park yields good hiking adventures, and for $1 you can visit the Garfield Conservatory. Orchids hang from the trees and all of the plantings

are well-marked. There is a pond full of carp and a two-story waterfall. Adjacent to the Conservatory are the Sunken Gardens that are beautifully maintained. Garfield is Indianapolis’ oldest urban park. It is open daily and is closed for most national holidays.

It is located south of Monument Circle off of Shelby Street. For more information visit www.garfieldgardensconservatory.org.

Holliday Park is another great park in Indianapolis. This is a very organized 94-acre nature park and offers summer concerts several times a month. The park also hosts children’s day camps. Most of the camps are filled by now, but if you are still looking for openings, try the Junior Naturalist Camp, June 13-17.

A well-maintained calendar of family friendly events is located at www.hollidaypark.org.

(I recommend the Sunday afternoon activities that are offered). Some of their Sunday events include: June 12 is Meet the Nature Center Animals; June 19 is Naturalist on the Loose; and June 26 is Scaly and Slimy Day.

through September there are hour-long art and nature-focused tours offered on Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. Tours meet at the Lake Terrace. The best parking is two blocks west of the main entrance on 38th street adjacent to the art sculpture: Free Basket, by Los Carpinteros.

Children may enjoy going with parents and taking time to really enjoy and contemplate the contemporary art in the park. Also, the pace of a guided tour may be too fast for them and several trips to the park may be more enjoyable. I would highly recommend taking a sketching pad because your children will love making pictures of some of the art and nature that they see.

Lastly, I hope you have a wonderful June and Indy’s Child is excited to introduce a big surprise for you in July! We will be unveiling our new magazine format and design to offer our readers an even more enjoyable reading experience.

The Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA) is another great family trip as it has the 100-acre Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park. June

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KIDS BOWL Free

this Summer!

This summer, Kids can bowl for FREE at local Indianapolis bowling centers. KidsBowlFree.com is in its 4th year and has served more than 1.6 million children in all 50 states and Canada.

Radio Disney 98.3FM Presents the

Second Annual Family Fun Day Experience

More than 850 bowling centers participate in the program from coast to coast which provides kids with 2 FREE games of bowling every day all summer. Families must register online at www.kidsbowlfree.com and then will begin receiving emailed vouchers valid for two free bowling games each day, every week.

On Saturday, June 18, Radio Disney 98.3FM presents the Second Annual Family Fun Day Experience from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at White River State Park. Radio Disney will provide local area kids and families with a funfilled afternoon of entertainment and exhibitors.

Most Kids Bowl Free programs kick off by Memorial Day weekend and end in late August or September.

Local Bowling Centers Participating: Indianapolis’ Expo Bowl, Western Bowl, and Woodland Bowl, Coopers Stardust Bowl in Noblesville, Southern Bowl in Greenwood, and many more in Indiana!

4th Annual Indianapolis Kids Triathlon The JCC (Jewish Community Center) of Indianapolis presents the fourth annual Indianapolis Kids Triathlon and family fun day on Sunday, June 26, beginning at 9 a.m. This premier event is USA Triathlon-sanctioned and attracts youth participants from all over Indiana. Children of all athletic and experience levels are welcome. Everyone’s a winner at this event!

The Triathlon offers the following divisions: Small Fry Division: Ages 6 and under, Junior Division: Ages 7-10, and Senior Division: Ages 11-14.

Register early and SAVE! $30 general public and $24 for JCC members through June 19. Or if you register between June 20 to 26, the cost is $35 general public and $30 for JCC members.

Kids can dress up as their favorite Disney character and enjoy on-stage entertainment on two stages. The lineup for the Family Arts Series stage powered by Fifth Third Bank includes Disney's Phineas and Ferb from hit Disney Channel series "Phineas and Ferb," and a performance by Radio Disney "N.B.T." artist Coco Jones. Additionally, fans will have a chance to take pictures and talk with Coco during a hosted meet and greet session.

The Radio Disney Road Crew will also provide entertainment including music, dancing, games and prizes including the chance to win a "Family Experience Pack" full of certificates, memberships, and items and experiences from many participating exhibitors.

Registration is online at www.active.com, registration form available at www.JCCindy.org, or at a membership desk at the Arthur M. Glick JCC, 6701 Hoover Road, Indianapolis.

Gear Up for Annual Race and Motorcycle Run for Autism June 11 On June 11, rev up your bikes or lace up those sneakers and head to Noblesville for the annual Race and Motorcycle Run for Autism. Benefiting the active Hamilton County Autism Support Group, the event will be held at White River Christian Church, 1685 N. 10th St., and is sure to be fun for the entire family.

All proceeds will go toward the organization’s autism awareness campaigns it conducts at area schools as well as toward establishing a new autism scholarship fund for individuals on the autism spectrum.

Registration, check-in and vendor shopping for the event starts at 10 a.m. with races beginning at 11 a.m.

The motorcycle run kicks into high gear at noon.

According to Jane Grimes, president and founder of the local organization, the race is a child-centered event in which kids are encouraged to race using their favored mode of transportation, be it stroller, rollerblades, wagon, bicycle, scooter, and the like.

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The event will occur on a small track and will include five races. Participates ages 4 and younger will race for a half lap, 5 to 7 year olds will complete a full lap, 8 to 12 year olds will do two laps, ages 13 to 17 will race for three laps, and individuals 18 and older will race for five laps or the equivalent of one mile. Participation in the race costs $5 and includes an event t-shirt. Donations are also accepted.

“The race is for kids, but parents are invited to walk or run the track once those 18 and younger finish,” said Grimes.

At noon the fundraiser’s motorcycle run will kick-off at the White River Christian Church annex building. Entry fee for this portion of the event is $20.

Register as an individual or team for this easypaced, family friendly event online at www.hcasg. org and support area families affected by autism.

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Kratt Brothers to Headline Let's Meet PBS KIDS in the Park

Join WFYI at Let’s Meet PBS KIDS in the Park, presented by Marsh, on Saturday, June 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Military Park in White River State Park.

Creature teachers Chris and Martin Kratt, creators of the awardwinning Kratts’ Creatures and Emmy-winning Zoboomafoo, will headline this year’s entertainment.

The brothers recently launched their new Wild Kratts animated series (weekdays at 2 p.m. on WFYI 1). The show transforms the real life zoologists into animated versions of themselves, allowing them to visit wild animals in their little seen habitats and showcase key science concepts along the way.

This year’s theme at Let’s Meet PBS KIDS in the Park is Explore Your World. In addition to the Kratt Brothers, the day will be filled with nonstop entertainment on three stages, and opportunities to meet some of your favorite PBS KIDS walkaround characters. There will also be numerous hands-on activities for families of all ages to discover.

There’s no need to make reservations or purchase tickets. Let’s Meet PBS KIDS in the Park is WFYI Public Media’s gift back to the Central Indiana community.

Mark your calendar and plan to enjoy a day in Military Park with your family and WFYI on June 11. Visit wfyi.org for more information leading up to the event.

Presenting sponsor: Marsh Supporting Sponsors: Famous Footwear, Indy’s Child, Teacher’s Credit Union, Yelp Additional support: Clear Channel Outdoor, Hilton Garden Inn, Indiana Recycling Coalition, IUPUI, Kinetico, Moeller Printing Booth sponsors: Chick-fil-A, Conner Prairie Interactive History Park, Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership, International School of Indiana

Tune into Wild Kratts, weekdays at 2 p.m. on WFYI 1.

Animals can take you anywhere in science! Creature teachers Chris and Martin Kratt take 6- to 8-year olds and their families along on extraordinary animal-powered adventures in Wild Kratts, a new series on PBS KIDS GO! The show transforms the Kratt Brothers, creators of the award-winning Kratts’ Creatures and Emmy-winning Zoboomafoo, into animated versions of themselves, allowing the real-life zoologists to visit wild animals in their little-seen habitats and showcase key science concepts along the way.

From elephants using physics to suck gallons of water with their trunks to a fleet of peregrine falcons that harness the force of gravity to speed through the air, each episode presents age-appropriate science inspired by the natural abilities of the animals that the Kratt brothers, and young viewers, meet.

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Tiger Forest Brings Zoo Visitors Within a Whisker of Magnificent Big Cats

Indianapolis Zoo introduces its new Tiger Forest exhibit face to face with those piercing yellow eyes. Separated by no more than a thin plate of glass, you'll be so close you’ll be able to see their four-inch long, razorsharp claws and count their whiskers!

Tiger Forest will be a showcase of one of the world's most endangered animals and a longtime favorite of Indianapolis Zoo guests. As you approach the new exhibit, you will encounter great viewing from different sides of not just one, but two tiger habitats. Wind through the space and discover an overlook onto a stream where Amur tigers can play and cool off.

As is typical on the border between Russia and China, both plants and fallen trees add to the landscape, with some leaning right against spots where visitors can "hide." And, of course, tigers love to play throughout their terrain!

Amur tigers are the largest of the five and visit the latest addition surviving subspecies of tigers to the Indianapolis Zoo, the worldwide, Tiger Forest, presented by and they are in serious danger Citizens Energy Group. of extinction.

There are only The new a few hundred Tiger Forest Amur tigers left in the wild and a few exhibit, presented by Citizens Energy hundred more in human care. Another Group, opens Memorial Day weekend important facet of Tiger Forest is the story and will allow you to get closer to the that is told in words and pictures of the zoo's tigers than ever before as you come

Come be a part of this excitement

Staring into the eyes of any tiger is an amazing experience, so try to imagine what it will be like when you have an up-close encounter with the magnif icent Amur tiger this summer at the Indianapolis Zoo.

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vital research being conducted in Russia as part of the effort to save this animal before it disappears forever from the wild.

Indianapolis Zoo vice president of conservation, Norah Fletchall, traveled to the forests of Siberia to learn more about the work of the tiger researchers, Dr. Linda Kerley and Misha Borisenko (a husband and wife team) and to also bring back information about the survival chances for this apex predator.

The zoo is also providing funding to continue this important work. Look for the story of Linda and Misha on the signs surrounding the Tiger Forest.

Also look for the Zoo's three Amur tigers, females Cila and Andrea, and male Petya. The Indianapolis Zoo has been a longtime supporter of and participant in the Species Survival Plan® for the Amur tiger, with many different tigers and cubs in residence over the years.

Cila was born at the Indianapolis Zoo, and Petya has been "borrowed" from the Pittsburgh Zoo. It is hoped by many that Cila and Petya may get together and produce more of the rare Amur tigers.

Come be a part of this excitement and visit the latest addition to the Indianapolis Zoo, the Tiger Forest, presented by Citizens Energy Group.

For more information, visit the Zoo’s web site at www.indianapoliszoo.com.

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pediatric health

Hitting Pain Head-on

Relief is within reach for children and teens suffering from headaches *

Most researchers believe common primary headaches are migraines that genetics play a role in and tension headaches. Secondary migraines, so knowing your headaches stem from other conditions, family history is important. such as allergies, sinus or ear infections, dental problems, or eye strain. If your child’s physician excludes secondary Help for headaches headaches, it is time to determine which Mild to moderate headaches can usually type of primary headache is the culprit. be treated with over-the-counter medications, such as ibuprofen or About 75 percent of primary headaches acetaminophen. It’s important to use are tension headaches. These can be these at an appropriate dose and in a caused by poor sleep or diet, dehydration, timely manner. If these treatments don’t or stress. Common symptoms include: provide adequate relief, especially in the case of migraines, your child’s doctor Pressure toward the front might prescribe other medicines.

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and sides of the head

Tightening, rather than pulsating, pain A dull, aching feeling

Searching for the source In the pediatric population, headaches can be triggered by a wide range of Up to 8 percent of children will experience factors, from the f lu to stress at school, it’s a headache by the tender age of 3. That natural for parents to worry if their child number jumps to almost 50 percent by the complains of a serious headache without time they reach 7. And puberty is prime a clear reason. Any severe headache, or time for the migraine to first rear its head. moderate headaches that occur frequently and interfere with your child’s daily The good news is that in the vast majority activities, should be evaluated by a doctor. of cases, headaches can be managed. The key is pinpointing the exact problem and Headaches fall into two major categories then determining the right treatment.

– primary and secondary. The most Migraines and other headaches aren’t just for grown-ups.

Migraines make up 15 to 20 percent of primary headaches in the pediatric population. Hallmarks of these severe headaches, which can last one hour or several days, can include:

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Throbbing, pulsating pain Pain that worsens with physical activity or confines your child to bed Nausea or vomiting Sensitivity to light or noise Visual disturbances that precede or accompany the pain (known as migraine with aura)

Drugs known as triptans have been proven effective in treating migraines, but they are FDA-approved only in patients 17 or older. If your child suffers from frequent migraines, the doctor may recommend a daily medicine to prevent them.

Parents should also consider their child’s lifestyle. Today’s technologydriven children and teens are often eating on the run, lacking exercise, and staying up too late. Sometimes a good night’s sleep is the best medicine.

For more information, please visit www.rileyhospital.org.

Dr. Christopher Jackman is a pediatric neurologist at Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health.

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Splashing and Dancing at Indy Parks Summer activities for the kids swimming indoors or outdoors, or stop by one of the 16 spray grounds across Marion County to cool off.

To help celebrate the opening of the pools and to start your summer off with safety, Make a Splash! May 31 to June 3 by attending a free instructional series on water safety 45 minutes prior to your pool’s opening. Daily admission applies after facilities open, but

Play, Swim and Explore at one of Indy Parks' 19 Pools or 16 Spray Grounds this Summer!!!

Splash! participants swim free for the day.

As the end of school arrives and the summer sun begins to shine, many of us will be looking for activities that both the kids and adults can enjoy. Indy Parks invites all families to join us this season as we play, swim and explore! Visit one of Indy Parks’ 19 pools and Eagle Creek Beach which is now open. Spend the day

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Then, on June 11, bring your swimsuits to one of the biggest pool parties in Indianapolis! Water slide races and tugo-war will accompany other games and contests when Indy Parks Packs the Pools for the day.

Activities will be held citywide and are free with regular admission at all aquatic facilities.

Be sure to take advantage of swim classes taught by certif ied instructors as they are offered for all ages at every Indy Parks aquatic center. To register or learn more visit www.indyparks.org or call 327-PARK. Private Swim Lessons (All ages) One-on-one lessons are scheduled at your convenience with one of Indy Parks’ f ivestar lifeguards. To schedule a lesson, call 8626899. $65 for 5 lessons / $119 for 10 lessons Lil Reef Swim School with Parents (6-36 months) Parents help guide children as they learn to properly develop fundamental water skills. $39 for eight classes Little Reef Swim School (Ages 3-5) A lesson program based on the fundamentals of learning to swim while also having fun. This class organizes children into appropriate skill levels on the f irst day. $35 for eight classes Big Reef Swim School (Ages 6-14) This program is designed for children to learn the fundamentals of swimming and proper stroke development. $55 for eight classes When you are not at the pool, don’t forget to head over to Eagle Creek Park to enjoy the sounds of summer at the Family Fun Concert Series Saturdays at 10 a.m. Pack a lunch, lawn chairs and strap on your dancing shoes. Your kiddos are sure to enjoy this year’s lineup which includes The Verve Pipe ( June 25), Milkshake ( July 9) and Justin Roberts ( July 23). The f irst two concerts deliver original, familyfriendly rock songs while Roberts performs uniquely comic and soulful songs. All shows are on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. Plan to stay the day and explore the wonders of the country’s 11th largest city park!

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profile: conner prairie

Conner Prairie's Civil War Exhibit 1863 Civil War Journey; Raid on Indiana A leader in transforming the way museums approach guest encounters, Conner Prairie’s incredible one-of-a-kind new outdoor experience, 1863 Civil War Journey: Raid on Indiana, utilizes interpretive technologies and techniques to immerse guests in a pivotal moment during the only Civil War battle on Indiana’s soil. Through live action, theatrical wizardry, including video, sound, staging, hands-on experiences and actors dressed in authentic period costumes, guests will be drawn into the true story of General John Hunt Morgan’s cavalry raid on Indiana and its impact on families and communities.

The experience is based on the events of July 8, 1863 when Hoosier militia companies and civilian volunteers rallied to defend Indiana from 2,400 invading Confederate soldiers under the command of Gen. John Hunt Morgan. After

Hoosier forces were defeated by Rebel Raiders at the Battle of Corydon on July 9, an estimated 60,000 volunteers responded to Gov. Morton’s call to muster in Indianapolis. Morgan’s advance north was blocked near Vernon two days later as some of those volunteers arrived in southern Indiana from the state capital by railroad. By falling trees across roads and through armed resistance, Indiana volunteers and pursuing Union cavalry chased the Confederates into Ohio. Morgan and his troops were eventually defeated and captured by Union troops in eastern Ohio.

Through a combination of personal letters, journals, news articles, and additional historical materials, three main characters emerged; Attia Porter (teenage girl), Albert Cheatham (former slave), and Gen. John Hunt Morgan (Confederate). Each story is portrayed with a unique perspective of the raid as guests become immersed in the battle and the effects it had on Southern Indiana.

1863 Civil War Journey: Raid on Indiana will serve an intergenerational audience and will encourage self-led exploration. It includes the inventive and

interactive River Crossing Play Area for Conner Prairie’s youngest guests to explore the past. Using the history park’s extensive research and content knowledge about the Civil War as a base, there are different key experiences that will be both fun as well as educational for kids ages 2 to 10. Activities include a large climbable steamboat, water cannons in a splash park-style area, try-on Civil War-era clothing, an indoor “barracktype” climbing structure and small pretend soldier’s tents complete with a “campfire.”

Marking this year’s 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War, this experience integrates the many factors in why Conner Prairie is a family favorite. President and CEO, Ellen M. Rosenthal, comments, “Recognized as one of the leading and innovative living history museums in the nation, we constantly challenge ourselves to find new ways to connect and engage with our guests. This is our first experience that will fully combine the artistry and magic of technology with the authenticity and warmth of our first-person interpretation.”

Alpha Garrett is the Public Relations Manager at Conner Prairie.

Photo Courtesy of Conner Prairie Interactive History Park

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Making the Summer a Safe One Common summer injuries to avoid

The monkey bars are a favorite playground staple—and one of the leading causes of fractures in young children.

from monkey bars and trampolines together comprise nearly half of the injuries Dr. Kayes treats each year— particularly during the summer months.

“Most people don’t realize how dangerous monkey bars really are,” said Kosmas Kayes, M.D., a pediatric orthopedic surgeon with Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St.Vincent. “But we’ve treated many broken wrists, elbows and forearms that have resulted from accidents on the monkey bars.”

And not too far behind are All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). Many breaks come from behind the handlebars of ATVs and motorized scooters. “Anytime you add power to something, it becomes more dangerous,” Dr. Kayes said.

In addition to the monkey bars, another outdoor play toy causes many breaks and fractures in children; trampolines.

Dr. Kayes said the risk of injury from trampolines is so high that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) said that trampolines should never be used at home or in outdoor playgrounds. The AAP supports limited use of trampolines in supervised training programs, such as gymnastics and diving classes.

That may seem extreme to some…until you realize that the number of injuries

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In fact, in Indiana, it’s illegal for anyone under age 14 to operate an ATV unless on a parent’s land or under direct supervision of an adult 18 years of age or older.

“A study done on ATV and bicycle crashes reported that almost all ATV injuries occurred in children under the age of 16 years,” Dr. Kayes shared. “And injury severity is higher for ATV crashes in terms of multiple injuries, need for surgical intervention, and longer length of stay.”

As a firsthand witness to these injuries, Dr. Kayes strongly advises not allowing children to play on any of these so-called toys.

However, if you decide to let your child play

drivers how to control ATVs and motorized scooters in typical situations. And, not surprisingly, drivers with training have a lower injury risk than drivers who have not been through proper training.

on the monkey bars, trampoline, or an ATV Trampolines One person at a time: “It won’t or motorized scooter, he does offer advice prevent accidents, but it will to minimize injuries and maximize safety.

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First rule of safety for all three: Make sure you or another adult is supervising the child. “A lot of injuries can be prevented, or at least minimized, with proper adult supervision,” he said.

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Upper body strength: Children really shouldn’t attempt the monkey bars until they have the upper body strength to support their own weight and are tall enough to reach the bars on their own.

No climb time: Climbing on top of the monkey bars is even more dangerous and shouldn’t be allowed—ever.

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sure lessen the likelihood of an injury, especially if the kids are of different weight. Most injuries happen because of multiple participants,” he shared.

Safety net: While they’ve not proven to reduce injuries, they are still not a bad idea to prevent kids, especially little ones, from falling off.

Cover up: Make sure shockabsorbing pads cover the trampoline's springs, hooks and frame.

No circus tricks: Don’t allow somersaults or flips on the trampoline—these can cause neck and spinal injuries, Dr. Kayes reported.

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Helmet—regardless of age: Many ATV and motorized scooter injuries are head injuries. Wearing a helmet may reduce the severity of these injuries. “There’s just never a reason not to wear a helmet,” Dr. Kayes said. “The risk of head injury is too high.”

Avoid double trouble: ATVs and motorized scooters are generally designed for one person. Adding another passenger can make them difficult for the driver to control—and lead to accidents and emergency room visits.

Kosmas Kayes, M.D. Safe ground surface: The is a pediatric orthopedic landing under the monkey bars surgeon with Peyton should be soft and thick enough ATV/Motorized Scooters Similar to driving a car: Parents Manning Children’s to soften the impact of a fall. should approach driving an ATV Hospital at St.Vincent. To schedule Organic mulch or rubber flooring or motorized scooter in much the an appointment with Dr. Kayes is the most ideal—and concrete, same way as driving a car: with asphalt and blacktop surfaces for your child, call 317.338.7674. training! Formal training teaches should be avoided at all times.

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Experience the World of Archaeology at The Children's Museum Dig into the Past in National Geographic Treasures of the Earth This summer, explorers of all ages will get a chance to dig into the past in the newest permanent exhibit opening at The Children’s Museum: National Geographic Treasures of the Earth.

In this exhibit your family will experience the world of archaeology and learn how it helps us piece together stories of the past by uncovering, investigating, interpreting and preserving what people leave behind.

families can solve the puzzle to learn whose tomb this is, climb inside the mysterious tunnel to learn where it leads, and help determine if this is a pharaoh’s tomb.

Under the Earth At the time of their discovery, no one knew the purpose of the Terra Cotta Warriors or who had created them, but archaeologists very quickly suspected that the warriors were part of the burial complex of China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huangdi. Today, this Your little Indiana Jones-in-training will vast excavation site has yielded nearly 8,000 figures. At The Children’s Museum, visitors enjoy exploring re-creations of three real-life archaeological sites including the can help excavate re-created warriors in tomb of Seti I in Egypt, the Terra Cotta the Dig Pit, work together to put one of three different figures back together, and warriors in China, and the underwater virtually repaint a warrior themselves. excavation of the shipwreck of Capt.

Kidd in the Dominican Republic.

Under the Sea These immersive environments set Lost for 300 years, convicted pirate Capt. the stage for a unique and engaging William Kidd’s ship – the Cara Merchant – family learning experience. was lost in the waters of the Caribbean. It wasn’t until 2007 that researchers from IU’s Under the Sand Office of Underwater Science discovered In Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, the the wreckage in less than 10 feet of water tomb of Seti I is the longest, deepest, off the coast of the Dominican Republic. and most complete tomb discovered In Treasures of the Earth, families can and has walls covered with exquisite decoration. In this section of the exhibit, help discover how the Cara Merchant

might have ended up where it did, look for clues in the cannon pile, and use a dredge to suck up sand to reveal the precious artifacts buried underneath the sea.

Archaeology Lab Much like the Paleo Prep Lab in Dinosphere, in Treasures of the Earth the Archaeology Lab will feature ongoing scientific investigations and archaeological research. Children and families will have the opportunity to talk to archaeological experts as they are conducting investigations on artifacts recovered from archaeological sites. Created specifically for the exhibit, a special wet lab will feature the only cannon recovered from the Cara Merchant site as a conservation treatment works to remove encrustations and stabilize the iron.

This summer, your budding archaeologist will have a blast discovering for themselves the world of archaeology at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis!

Jaclyn Falkenstein is the Public Relations Coordinator at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.

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facebookTALK Parents Share Their Advice on Kid Issues

What is your most embarrassing parenting moment?

I took my son to the store with me and the clerk there was an older lady, but she had a deep voice.

As she was talking to us my son asks her why she sounds like a man...I was so embarrassed, I couldn’t apologize enough to her.

—Tricia Heath

We were at Chilli’s the other day when my husband excused himself to the restroom. While he was gone the young lady came and brought out our sodas and my 2-year-old announces, “My Daddy had to go poop!”

I was mortified! But the lady smiled and told me not to worry about it. Can you tell she’s potty training?!

—Laura Miller

When my daughter was 3 we were at a restaurant and there was an elderly lady sitting at the table next to us. My daughter pointed at the lady and said “Mommy, she’s dried out!”

—Lydia Beaudoin

When my son was 3 we went to spaghetti factory and requested to eat in the trolley. Zack liked eating in the trolley car. We were informed the trolley was closed and walked right by it to another table, Zack threw himself on the floor throwing a fit because we were not sitting in the trolley car to eat our dinner.

—Steven Smith Goodman

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Dining on a Dime

Ways to save money when dining out Local

Kids Eat Free (or cheap) Deals Skyline Chili Kids meals are .99 on Fridays with a paid adult meal Chili’s Tuesdays is a $20 dinner for two offer Steak ‘n Shake Kids eat free on weekends Max & Erma’s Kids eat free on Tuesdays Scotty’s Brewhouse Kids eat free on Sundays and Tuesdays Scotty’s Lakehouse Kids eat free on Saturdays (11 a.m. - 4 p.m.)

Teddy’s Burger Joint Kids eat free on Tuesdays Perkins Kids eat free on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays It’s the middle of the week and

you’re juggling the kids, work, laundry, the new puppy, and the kids’ summer schedules. Your

between $100 to $300 per month on restaurants while eating out an average of one to two times per week.

Since dining out here and dining out there adds up quickly, having a plan and economizing on those meals out is the way to go in order to stretch your dollar further.

To-Do list is a mile long and is getting longer, and you still have to read your book for book club.

Whew.

It’s no wonder that sometimes scraping a meal together and then cleaning it up afterwards is way more than we want to deal with.

Simply saying, “Kids get in the car, we’re going out to eat,” can be a real sanity saver every once in awhile.

But ‘every once in awhile’ is beginning to turn into ‘every week’. In a poll of 24 families, 62 percent said they spend

There are a number of restaurants in and around Indy that offer ‘Kids Eat Free’ specials. These specials are often found on Mondays or Tuesdays, which are usually the less busy days for restaurants, though specials can be found at various restaurants on every day of the week. tips from moms for Dining on a Dime: “Sometimes we can get a “free” kids meal if we go somewhere we have a coupon for. For example, we like Cancun [the restaurant] and often have coupons for $5 off a purchase of $20 or more. Since their kids meals are $4.99, we can order something for our daughter, and with the coupon it’s like

paying for just mine and my husband’s meal.”- Christine L. “We have a preschooler, and when we go out to eat we get him water. We don’t order the kids meal, we let him eat from our plate, and also give him whatever comes with the restaurant (bread, tortilla chips, or crackers). My husband and I usually get water, or if we really want something besides water we’ll split a soft drink or tea. We don’t order appetizers, and I order a lot of soup/salad, which is cheaper than an entrée.” - Sherri Foster “We’ve used restaurant.com, especially when you get a $25 certificate for $2 when they have their specials. I try for the most part to use coupons. I don’t usually get drinks for the kids unless it comes with the meal, and one thing I have done is to get water and bring little single Kool-Aid or lemonade packets.” - Kelly Gray

Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill Kids eat free from 5 - 7 p.m. on Mondays Moe’s Southwest Grill Kids eat free all day Sunday and Wednesdays after 4 p.m.

Bella Pizzeria Kids eat free Sundays Johnny Rockets Kids eat free from 4 - 9 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday Check ahead with the restaurant to be sure information is accurate, as participation may vary or change without notice.

“We rarely get appetizers or dessert (sometimes I’ll have a dessert ready for everyone at home) and we all order water.”

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“We have a preschooler, and when we go out to eat we get him water. We don’t order the kids meal, we let him eat from our plate, and also give him whatever comes with the restaurant (bread, tortilla chips, or crackers).

My husband and I usually get water, or if we really want something besides water we’ll split a soft drink or tea.

We don’t order appetizers, and I order a lot of soup/salad, which is cheaper than an entrée.”- Sherri Foster

Date Night Dining Another way to take a little time off in the kitchen while still saving money is to get creative with your date nights.

How about a babysitting swap with another family? Your kids will get some playtime with their friends and you get to save on babysitting costs. Then, you simply return the favor and watch their kids for their date night.

Another tip is to go out for breakfast or lunch if possible, which is always cheaper than going out to dinner and it may be less busy, too.

Sherri Foster, who budgets a little bit extra for special date nights, said, “We use gift cards that we get for birthdays or holidays, or use a Groupon. And if we’re spending a lot, we try to get enough to have leftovers for the next day.”

Kelly Gray offered this birthday tip, “If you or your spouse are having a birthday soon,

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usually restaurants send out nice deals if you’re on their email list.”

Looking for ideas? The Ram offers a free birthday mudslide, which is more than enough for two people, and Moe’s Southwest Grill has free birthday burritos if that’s more your style.

More Dining out Tips Consider takeout and eat at home. This is sometimes the best option if you have very young children who are at the stage where they don’t really want to sit in a highchair for any length of time, which tends to make dining out more and not less stressful. You still have a little bit of cleanup at home, but at least you don't have to cook and wash pots and pans.

Or, with summer finally here, get some takeout and go to the park for a picnic.

Our family will sometimes grab a couple of $5 pizzas from Little Caesar’s along with some water and carrot sticks from home and head to a favorite outdoor spot or park.

One more thing, when eating at a restaurant, tip well. It’s courteous to tip on the full bill amount, especially since as we all know, dining with kids can be pretty messy.

Website Savings You don’t have to spend hours f inding out where the deals are. These are a couple of websites that make it easy to f ind out the specials: www.kidsmealdeals.com and www.mykidseatfree These resources will help you f ind participating restaurants and the kids meal specials they offer (often kids eat free with an adult entrée purchase, or the restaurant offers .99 kids meals). www.coupons4indy.com This website lists coupons for businesses all over the Indy area. When searching restaurants, you can search by cuisine and/or city feature, making it easy to f ind printable coupons for nearby eateries.

www.groupon.com Restaurant deals aren’t always on the menu, since Groupon deals also consist of entertainment, spas, and shopping, but it’s worth signing up for in order to grab them when they come around, usually for a 50% discount. www.livingsocial.com and www.eversave.com Similar to Groupon, these websites also offer discounts to local restaurants as well as theaters, spas and more. These kinds of deals are in most major cities, so if you know you’ll be traveling to another city where they’re offered, consider watching for restaurant deals there, too. www.restaurant.com Certificates to participating restaurants are often $10 for a $25 certificate. Be sure to read about the minimum purchase and other restrictions.

KRISTA BOCKO is a freelance writer, wife and mother of four. She can be reached at kbocko@sbcglobal.net

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safety summer

Keeping children safe during summer play

chool is out, the sun is high in the sky and the kids are ready to take on summer! To children, summer means playgrounds, swimming and fun in the sun. To parents it means all that and more, including potential safety hazards.

The best way to keep your children safe this summer is to arm yourself with knowledge. Know your child’s surroundings and be aware of potential hazards, but also know what needs to be done when emergencies arise.

The Buzz on Bug Bites Where there’s heat, humidity, rain and foliage, you will inevitably find winged and crawling critters.

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They may be small, but they can carry some big dangers. The list of diseases that can be carried by summer-loving bugs is frightening in its lengthiness.

The most common culprits are mosquitoes and ticks.

a skin rash on the chest, stomach and back. The disease can also become much more severe in some cases, however most infected people show very few symptoms at all.

Where there’s humidity, there will be mosquitoes.

Their bites are an irritation, but they can also be dangerous. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), West Nile Virus is the most common mosquito-related disease in the Midwest. In 2009, there were over 300 cases documented in Indiana. Symptoms of the disease can range from mild to severe. Mild symptoms, affecting up to 20 percent of the people infected with West Nile, can include fever, headache, body aches, nausea, vomiting, swollen lymph nodes and

My family and I took a short walk in the woods last weekend and after only a half hour we found our first tick of the season. After a frantic search, we discovered four more! Brief conversations with other hikers led us to the conclusion that ticks may be on the rampage this summer.

Ticks are actually arachnids, related to spiders, that thrive in humid, woody or grassy environments.

They survive by attaching themselves to an animal or human while feasting on their host’s blood.

The best way to keep your children safe this summer is to arm yourself with knowledge. Know your child’s surroundings and be aware of potential hazards, but also know what needs to be done when emergencies arise.

Unfortunately, they can also pass along various diseases, the most common of which is Lyme disease.

More cases of Lyme disease are reported than any other bugborne disease in the United States. According to the CDC there were almost 29,000 confirmed cases and 6,277 probable cases of Lyme disease in the U.S. in 2008; most of these cases are reported from the Northeast and upper Midwest.

Lyme disease is bacteria that can be fought with antibiotics. Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and skin rash.

Prevention is the key to avoiding bug bites. Always apply insect repellent containing DEET to clothes and exposed skin when going outside. Apply the insect repellent containing permethrin to prevent ticks from attaching and always check for ticks after being outside and remove them promptly. Wearing long sleeves and pants will also help.

Testing the Waters The most common and most terrifying safety hazard for children in the summer is water. According to Safe Kids USA, a nationwide network of organizations working to prevent childhood injury, drowning is the second leading

cause of unintentional death among children ages 1 to 4 years and children 10 to 14 years. For infants less than 1 year, drowning is the third leading cause of death. In addition, an average of 3,600 annual injuries occur to children due to near-drowning incidents.

Unfortunately, the dangers for children are growing because of the increase in foreclosed or abandoned homes where pools are left uncared for and unprotected.

In May of 2008, 5-year-old Sheyenne Jenkins was playing outside with her brother. Sheyenne disappeared for only a moment, but that moment is all it took to lead to tragedy.

Sheyenne was found unconscious in a neighbor’s pool.

The house had been abandoned and the fence and pool cover that had once protected the pool, were in disrepair.

Unfortunately, the system in most states, including Indiana, has no laws concerning who is responsible in a situation like this. Three years later, the previous owner, the mortgage company, and the town where the accident occurred, are all denying responsibility. “We’re still in the lawsuit,” said Secrena Erwin, Sheyenne’s mother.

The pool was completely open because Indiana doesn’t have a fence law. Even after what happened to little Sheyenne, the laws still haven’t changed. “[When a house is foreclosed] the clean up team must now immediately fix the pool if one is present. That’s the only thing that has changed,” she said.

Still, it took 3 months after Sheyenne’s death to get the pool covered (however, the cover has since fallen in again).

“Indiana still doesn’t have a fence law,” said Secrena.

“It’s unbelievable.”

Observance is vitally important in protecting your child from these situations. “Be aware of your surroundings,

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but also be aware of what’s going on with your neighbors,” advised Secrena. “If you see an open pool, call your homeowners association or whoever you have to call. Keep calling until the situation is fixed.”

Lisa Moy concurs that diligence is key to keeping your kids safe in the water. “My Grandfather’s philosophy of teaching a child to swim was to throw them in water over their heads and say ‘swim or drown’,” said Lisa, a mother of three who grew up in rural Indiana.

As a result from her Grandfather’s ways, Lisa developed a strong fear of the water. Therefore, when she had kids of her own, she was determined to make sure they were safe in the water.

She hovered in fear as her children learned to swim and as they eventually decided to swim competitively. Still, she remained paranoid, but her paranoia actually paid off.

“One time during practice I noticed my child struggling and he was in the middle of the deepest part of the pool. The young coaches hadn’t noticed,” said Lisa. “I was glad to be the paranoid mother hovering over the fence. I had to yell to them he was having problems and they raced out to assist him. I still cringe to think what might have happened if I had not been watching so closely.”

Stony Creek Swim Center has been offering quality swim instructions for 22 years. Lessons are available for children as young as 6 months through adult. For more information or to register for classes, contact (317) 773-7399.

This summer, all Indy Parks are offering free water safety classes each day for a half hour before the pool opens through June 3.

Those who attend the classes are invited to swim for free for the entire day. Children under age 9 must be accompanied by an adult. Visit indyparks.org for more information.

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Back Away from Big Bangs Fireworks are often a special part of summer celebrations that are often eagerly anticipated by little ones. The sparkly lights and big bangs can often draw the attention of naturally curious children.

However, thousands of people end up in emergency rooms every year with firework-related injuries.

According to the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), two out of every five (40 percent) people injured by fireworks were under the age of 15, and the risk of firework injuries was highest for teens ages 15-19 and children 5-9, both with at least 2.5 times the risk for the general population. Most often it is the sparklers, fountains, and other novelties that are legal and available for sale everywhere that are the culprits.

Indiana law prohibits the sale and use of fireworks to anyone under the age of 18. However, obviously considering the statistics, this law is not always obeyed.

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security recommends that, as a rule, children should never be allowed to play with, handle or light fireworks of any kind. In fact, fire safety officials agree that the safest way to prevent firework-related injuries is to leave the work to the professionals. Visit a fireworks display presented by those trained to perform them with safety personnel standing by. And always make sure you and your children are far enough away to enjoy the show without the chance of injury.

Beat the Heat You can’t avoid the heat in summer, especially when you’re a rambunctious young one with energy to burn. Therefore, sunburn and dehydration are constant summer fears.

With skin cancer concerns on the rise, it’s a good idea to make sunscreen a daily drill for your young sun worshippers. Although skin cancer is not commonly diagnosed in children, the majority of sun exposure happens during childhood.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends babies less than 6 months should be dressed in lightweight long pants and long sleeve shirts and wear brimmed hats when exposed to the sun. For babies this age, applying a minimal amount of sunscreen, 15 SPF or higher, is also recommended.

For older children, hats and sunglasses are recommended by the AAP. Sunscreen of at least 15 SPF or greater and staying out of the sun as much as possible during the peak hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. are also suggested. Also, don’t forget to reapply!

Sunscreen should be reapplied every two hours and after swimming or sweating. Making sunscreen a daily habit for your children will help to ensure they continue healthy practices into their adult lives.

In addition to sunburn, dehydration is always a summer concern for the young ones, and because of their small size and innate activeness, children are especially prone. Knowing the early signs of dehydration or heat stress is essential to keeping kids healthy in the heat. These signs may include thirst, fatigue, and irritability. If you note these signs, get your child to a cool place and administer fluids, avoiding sugary drinks or sodas. Cool cloths may also help.

Additionally, one doesn’t usually consider dehydration to be a concern while engaging in summer water fun, but cool water can often mask the effects of the sun. Always remember to stay hydrated during all types of summer activities, even swimming.

Summer fun doesn’t have to be accompanied by constant fears over safety issues. However, knowing the dangers and staying ahead of the game is the best way to have piece of mind and ensure a safe and happy summer for everyone.

Rebecca Todd is a freelance writer and the author of the book “What’s the Point?”

Visit her at rebeccatodd.wordpress.com.

Backyard Safety Ti p s f r o m R e c r e at i o n U n l i m i t e d It’s time to pump up the basketball balls, clean off the playground equipment and get ready for the backyard play days to begin. With the kids being outside more, parents want to make sure their kids are safe. But what are the proper precautions to take when dealing with backyard safety issues?

Owner of Recreation Unlimited, Brad Riley, talked with Indy’s Child, and told us his list of important safety measures to follow.

Choosing a Playset:

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Stay away from purchasing conflicting play areas, such as monkey bars with swings attached. This is not a good situation if a child drops and hits the swing.

When selecting playsets, there are some things to look for, said Riley. Find one that fits your backyard space and not one that is too big for the area. For commercial playsets, it is required that there is a six foot safety boundary around the perimeter of the set.

Basketball Goals:

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The main thing is to place basketball goals on a flat part of the driveway. A lot of driveways slope to the street, so try to use a protective netting that prohibits kids from chasing balls into the street.

Find deep slides. With shallow slides it is easier for kids to fall off the sides, but with deep slides kids get cradled into them.

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Look for climbing ladders that are angled, not vertical.

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Recessed hardware is also important so kids do not get snagged.

Plastic chains with some kind of coating is a good idea so kids’ fingers do not get pinched.

One of the biggest things that gets ignored, said Riley, is making sure that the playsets are translucent, meaning you can see through them, thus allowing parents to observe their children at all times. When you have a playset with solid walls you can’t tell if the kids are hurt, and parents need to be able to look out and see what is going on.

Adjustable basketball goals with a cranking mechanism that goes up and down is a good idea. The cranking mechanism, however, needs a safety stop on the post so if there is a failure with the cranking mechanism, the safety stop would catch itself.

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These are the most dangerous, said Riley.

When kids dunk and hang from the rims, there is not enough weight and they tend to fall over and land on the child. Riley recommends installing a permanent in-ground goal, rather than purchasing a portable goal.

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Recreation Unlimited sells the “World’s Safest Trampoline” the Springfree™ Trampoline. It has never had a claim against it for someone getting injured, said Riley, and it has unique safety features. The entire trampoline is based on safety as it uses flexible fiberglass rods to give a soft non-jarring bounce. The rods lie beneath the jumping surface and out of harms way. “We’ve never carried trampolines until now, and we have had parents come in with fear for injury that will buy this one,” said Riley.

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If purchasing a hot tub, make sure to buy one with an anti-suction release on the bottom.

Within two years, all hot tubs will require an anti-suction release mechanism. Parents need to make sure the hot tub they are purchasing has this feature, as it is very common for children’s skin and clothing to get stuck to the bottom, resulting in many fatal accidents.

Five Seasons Family Sports Clubs Bring this to your new club and enjoy yourself for a day!

There will be no guest charge when you bring this in!

Five Seasons is an unparalleled experience that solves the athletics and fitness needs of an individual while providing country club service and social programming. Five Seasons is an exclusive club that has many things to offer you, your family and friends. These include:

Poolside Restaurant Café & Bar Volleyball/Sand Volleyball Racquetball & Squash Banquet Rooms Indoor & Outdoor Heated Pools Indoor & Outdoor Tennis (including clay courts) Trotter/Hammer Strength Free Weight Equipment Cardiovascular Equipment and Cardio Theater Massage Therapy Indoor & Outdoor Basketball Spinning Classes

Free Towels and Lockers Kids Zone Indoor Running Track Nursery/Day Camps Aerobics Zumba Classes Whirlpool/Steam/Sauna Beauty Salon/Spa Tanning Personal Training Yoga / Pilates Kickboxing

And much more…

Five Seasons Family Sports Club 1300 East 96th Street Indianapolis, IN 46240 317-582-1550 Fiveseasonsfamilysportsclub. com INDYSCHILD.COM 23

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Teach Your Kids to Give Back to the Community National Fourth of July Stand Day

Summer is finally here! If you are like me, you were so happy to pack up all the snow boots, coats and winter gear. Now it’s easy breezy summertime! Flip flops, sprinkler parks and ice cream cones!

As a kid, summer days seemed endless – filled with hours of running through the sprinkler and riding my bike until dusk. Long, hot days filled with special memories like slip-n-slide in the backyard and purple popsicles dripping down my chin.

I still do all these things each summer with my kids. I often get a glimpse into being a kid again and the sense of freedom during the summer months by watching the pure delight on my children’s faces.

Last summer I decided to take one of our favorite summer traditions and make it a bit more meaningful. After all, I thought to myself, they are getting older and I wanted to seize the opportunity to teach them something I feel deeply passionate about - helping others.

I have always preached to my kiddos the importance of giving back, but last summer I realized that I really needed to show them how to do it.

Talking about it was no longer enough. Rather, I needed to help them connect the dots and show them the difference they had the power to make in our own community.

One of my favorite sayings that I love and have on a plaque at home is by Ghandi. He so profoundly stated, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” Well, it was time to stop saying it and actually help my kids put this motto into action.

One day, one stand, one big difference!

We started by planning our usual Fourth of July Stand that has become a favorite summer tradition for our family. Typically, my kids bake cookies, brownies, make lemonade, and even sell snow cones with red, white and blue flavoring. In the past, they gear up all week making and organizing their items and set up shop at the end of our street on July 3 in celebration of the Fourth of July weekend. Last year, however, we sat down as a family and decided to make the stand bigger and better and focused on donating 100 percent of the proceeds to a charity in our community.

So with that, I invite you and your kids to participate in this year’s National Fourth of July Stand Day. It is easy and a wonderful way to teach your kids to work together to help others and make a difference in your community.

Much to my surprise, I did not have to twist any of their arms to agree to give their hard earned proceeds away. Instead, they decided to raise money from the Fourth of July Stand to benefit our local Humane Society. Before I could blink, all three of my kids were working together (a rare moment, I must admit) to create flyers, posters and decorations for their charity stand. They recruited neighbor kids, friends, and family members to help with it. They spent days baking, planning and talking about how many animals they wanted to help and how much money they wanted to earn to make a difference.

Talk and research together as a family about what charity in your community you want to help. It could be in honor or memory of a loved one who fought a particular disease, a homeless shelter, or a church, to name a few examples. Picking a cause that your kids want to help really brings meaning and life to your stand. You can even contact the charity and take a tour beforehand to show your kids how their efforts will truly make a difference to others.

All you have to do is:

Save the Date July 3! The official date for the National Fourth of July Stand Day!

Choose a Charity

To be honest, it took on a life of its own and it was a wonderful thing, as a mom, to watch it unfold with my kids. Last year, our little stand raised over $400 dollars in a two hour period. The kids sold out of everything and couldn’t believe that customers were paying $10 for a cookie.

They accepted donations of any amount for all their items. People gave generously as they shared that they were raising money to help the local Humane Society.

Make a Plan Decide what you want to sell. Baked goods, snow cones, popsicles, lemonade, American flags, Fourth of July hats, beads and even candy.

Invite Others Invite your neighbors, friends and families to help and participate.

Create Your Stand Decorate a card table with Fourth of July decorations or tape mini flags to a wagon. Whatever it is, have your kids show their American spirit by creating and decorating their stand.

Get the Word Out With summer now here, my kids have already started to plan our Fourth of July Stand for this year. I have been so moved by their motivation that it has inspired me to not only share the idea with you, but to create a special day for moms and kids to participate in making a difference in the community.

Make flyers and posters for your stand to let others know your Fourth of July Stand is helping others in the community.

I hope you take me up on the invitation to participate in this year’s first annual National Fourth of July Stand Day. Together, as moms, we can teach our children on the importance of helping others.

Mary Susan Buhner is a Life Coach for Moms and author of “Mommy Magic: Tricks for Staying Sane in the Midst of Insanity” Visit www.Mommy-Magic.com for more information. Become a Fan of Mommy Magic on FaceBook!

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In one day, one stand can make one big difference!

For more details on Mommy Magic’s National Fourth of July Stand Day visit www.Mommy-Magic.com.

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Get the Inside Story About Toys This Summer The WonderLab Museum's new exhibit What makes Elmo ® dance, and how does the Etch A Sketch® work? Have a hands-on experience discovering the combinations of gears, pulleys, linkages, cams, and circuits inside many of your favorite toys and games this summer at the WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology in Bloomington, Ind.

The special exhibition Toys: The Inside Story will make its f irst appearance in Indiana and its only second appearance in the entire Midwest, at WonderLab from June 2 through September 4.

“We chose this exhibition because it offers a new experience for visitors and communicates science through fun and familiar objects,” said Karen Jepson-Innes, WonderLab’s associate executive director.

Photo Courtesy of Sciencenter

Toys: The Inside Story includes a dozen different hands-on stations illustrating the simple mechanisms commonly found in toys from a jack-in-the-box to the game Operation®. Some stations provide openended activities that encourage visitors to make their own toy-like mechanisms. WonderLab will offer further enrichment through special programs and Science on the Spot activities throughout the summer. The museum’s gift store will also have related merchandise.

The family-friendly exhibition began touring in 2007. It was created by the Montshire Museum of Science with funding from the National Science Foundation. The exhibition comes to WonderLab with support provided

by AT&T Real Yellow Pages; The Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County, Inc.; Cook, Inc.; Duke Energy Foundation; Hoosier Virtual Academies, powered by K12; Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington; LAMAR Outdoor Advertising; and TraveliN Magazine.

WonderLab is an award-winning science museum and family destination in the heart of the downtown Bloomington Entertainment and Arts District (BEAD).

It is within walking distance of the Indiana University campus and is a short drive from the Lake Monroe recreational area. The two-story museum at 308 West Fourth Street offers hands-on exhibits and programs rich in educational content for visitors of all ages.

General admission is $6.00 for children and $7.00 for adults. Children under the age of 1 are free. WonderLab participates in the Association of Science-Technology Center (ASTC) Passport Program, which offers reciprocal free admission for members of participating museums located more than 90 miles apart. For more information, call WonderLab Visitor Services at 812-337-1337 ext. 25 or go online to www.wonderlab.org.

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The Magic of SUMMER C *A *M *P The reasons behind the magic

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hy are people so loyal to their sleep away camps? What exactly happens at camp that makes people rhapsodize about the experience 30 or 40 years later? Whenever I tell people that I am curious about the camp experience, the stories start to pour out.

“I loved my camp,” they say in a dreamy voice. “A camp prize is better than any other award in life,” passionately declared a newspaperman at a dinner party. He had won a bunch of journalism awards.

Apparently none of these trophies held the emotional power of that camp sweater that he still keeps in a drawer.

What is it about the summer camp experience and those few weeks away for perhaps two or three seasons, that goes so deep under their skin? Not many people rave about their schools or neighborhood the way they talk about camp.

As a psychologist, I am curious about the mystery of camp.

What’s the secret ingredient?

An alum of a YMCA camp in the Berkshires insisted, “It’s the cabin chat. No other camp has the cabin chat. It’s an amazing experience.”

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So I traveled to that camp and sat in on one cabin chat with 11-year-old boys and another chat with 14-year-old girls. In the total darkness, the counselor would strike a match, light a candle, and lead a discussion. By candlelight the campers would take turns talking about their day, their feelings, and their thoughts on a philosophical question posed by the counselor.

It was pretty powerful; in the moment it felt close to sacred. Indeed, two-thirds of the counselors there told me that they had more powerful feelings about their camp than they did about their family’s religion.

Yet kids from other camps that don’t have a cabin chat every night may feel just as strongly about their camp. At a canoe-tripping camp in Ontario they tell me the secret ingredient is being out in the wilderness and paddling all day. At a general camp in Vermont they tell me it is the close relationships between staff and kids, and of course the singing in the dining hall each night. At an arts camp in Connecticut they tell me the magic is self-expression and the freedom that each child has to choose activities.

What is the magic of camp? After a whole summer of sitting in on campfires, cabin chats, and dining hall sing-alongs after

laughing through a lot of silly campfire skits, after watching kids compete in color wars and canoeing contests and staging first-rate productions of Broadway musicals — I’m closer to an answer.

First, it is absolutely magical for kids to be away from their parents. The sweetest, most satisfying moments of childhood (think back to your own life) are almost always when you are away from your parents. Why? Because as a child you see yourself constantly in the mirror of your parents’ eyes, you judge yourself by their words, their smiles, their eyebrows. You cannot escape the power of your parents’ faces and judgments. At camp, you aren’t getting any parental feedback, not for weeks at a time. What a great change!

kids love and admire the counselors and that respect brings out the best in the 19, 20, and 21-one-year-olds. They are at their most responsible, compassionate, and loving when they are put in charge of younger children, and the younger children knock themselves out trying to impress these young demigods. I have seen many children hug young adults this summer and have seen the young adults hug them back with genuine protectiveness and caring. There isn’t enough mixing of half-generations in our world.

Finally, if camps are successful, they create a private world with its own rules and rituals and magic. Deep down, all children not only yearn to be Harry Potter, they want a Hogwarts; they want to have their own harrowing adventures with no (apparent) safety net. Suburban life and school don’t provide children with much of an arena for adventure or their imaginations.

Camps have the ability to create that world that belongs only to a child and his or her friends. Now that is magic.

Apparently, there is a little Harry Potter in every child, yearning to be an orphan, at least for a while. Children are suddenly free to experience themselves anew, they face challenges and accomplishments that are theirs alone — experiences that don’t have to be run through the parental cognitive-ruminativeMichael Thompson, Ph.D., is the metabolic-judicial machinery. It doesn’t matter coauthor of Raising Cain. He is presently what your parents think, it belongs to you. writing a book about camps and Secondly, the relationship between campers and counselors is pure gold. The younger

overnight school trips called Homesick and Happy and can be contacted at michaelthompson.phd@gmail.com

C *A *M *P G *U *I *D *E Day BETH-EL ZEDECK EARLY CHILDHOOD: "COMMOTION IN THE OCEAN"

Our Summer Program recognizes that children learn through play. Play fosters total development and should be interwoven in everything children do. During camp, children will experiment and explore by using all five senses. Our campers will thrive on creativity, exploration, discovery, spontaneity and lots of love.

Camp JCC 6701 Hoover Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46260 Phone: 317-251-9467 Fax: 317-251-9493 Email: aatlas@JCCindy.org www.JCCindy.org Gender of Campers: Co-ed Type of Camp: Day Basic Category: Arts, Sports, Traditional Specific Categories: Specialty camps include: Glee Club Camp, Arts Camp, Construction Camp, Sports Camps, Equestrian Camp, Eric Gordon Basketball Camp, Pre-School Camp Financial Aid Offered: Scholarship assistance Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm Dates: June 6 - July 29 Ages/Grades: preschool - 8th grade Cost: Varies by camp. Camps available by the week.

Our Camp JCC Registration Day is Sunday, March 20, Noon-2 pm. We're offering 15% discounts on most camps and 1/2-price deposits on all camps THIS DAY ONLY! Plus, those interested in JCC membership will enjoy a $0 enrollment fee ($300) savings and 2 free personal training sessions when they join during camp registration.

Camp Primrose 2011 - Carmel 780 West Carmel Drive, Carmel, IN 46032 Contact: Nicole Alvarado Phone: 317-848-8771 Fax: 317-848-8773 Email: Nicole@PrimroseCarmel.com www.PrimroseCarmel.com Gender of Campers: Co-ed Type of Camp: Day Basic Category: Traditional Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Dates: June 31st - August 8th Ages/Grades: 6 weeks through 12 years old Activities Included: Daily activities including gardening, cooking, science experiments, hiking, art and water play.

In-school visitors and field trips to parks, museums, ice cream shops and more.

Join us for our exciting summer camp and enjoy activities related to our themes of "Dig! Stir! Chomp!", "Expedition Summer", and "Destination Science".

Camp Primrose--Bridgewater 14711 N Gray Rd, Westfield, IN 46062 Contact: Julie Bowman Phone: 317-848-0123 Fax: 317-848-0124 Email: vhall@primrosebridgewater.com www.primrosebridgewater.com Gender of Campers: Co-ed Type of Camp: Day Specific Categories: School Program (Before/After) Special Needs Camps Offered: Yes (During everyday camps)

Hours: 6:30 a.m. till 6:00 p.m.

Dates: June 31st through August 4th Ages/Grades: 6 weeks through 5th grade Cost: Dependent upon age Activities Included: Field trips to the Mad Scientist, parks, nature centers, farms, and other exciting places. Many different activities with cooking, gardening, water play and science experiments are planned.

Learn how to camp, hike, cook, garden, and explore dinosaur bones and fossils. This camp will take you on a wild and wacky journey through science and will even have you creating your own volcano.

Camp Primrose -- Gray Eagle 12290 Olio Road, Fishers, IN 46037 Contact: Sarah Pendleton Phone: 317-577-9480 Email: sarah@primrosegrayeagle.com Gender of Campers: Co-ed Type of Camp: Day Hours: 6:30 am - 6:00 pm, Mon-Fri Dates: 5/31/11 - 8/19/11 Ages/Grades: 4 & up (programs also available for Infants - Preschool) Cost: Dependent on age Activities Included: Camp includes snacks and lunch. Activities include field trips, shows, games, experiments, cooking, gardening, etc.

Camp Primrose offers weekly or summer camps for children age 4 and up. Play soccer, learn karate, cook for fun, and explore nature while making new friends. Campers will enjoy field trips, shows, games and adventures intermixed with weekly activities such as basketball, soccer and music. Stop by today to see a complete calendar of activities.

Camp Primrose--West Clay

13096 Moultrie St, Carmel, IN 46032 Contact: Julie Bowman Phone: 317-873-0123 Fax: 317-848-0124 Email: jbowman@primrosewestclay.com www.primrosewestclay.com Gender of Campers: Co-ed Type of Camp: Day Specific Categories: School Program (Before/After) Special Needs Camps Offered: Yes (During everyday camps) Hours: 6:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.

Dates: June 31st through August 4th Ages/Grades: 6 weeks through 5th grade Cost: Dependent upon age Activities Included: Field trips to the Mad Scientist, parks, nature centers, farms,

and other exciting places. Many different activities with cooking, gardening, water play and science experiments are planned.

Learn how to camp, hike, cook, garden, and explore dinosaur bones and fossils. This camp will take you on a wild and wacky journey through science and will even have you creating your own volcano.

Chinese Culture Summer Camp at IUPUI 425 University Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46202 Contact: Noah Buonanno Phone: 317-278-7900 Fax: 317-278-7919 Email: ciindy@iupui.edu Gender of Campers: Co-ed Type of Camp: Day Basic Category: Traditional, Study Abroad/International Specific Categories: Chinese Language and Culture Financial Aid Offered: Yes. $25 one-time discount for those enrolling before March 13.

Hours: 8:30am - 4:15pm; Pre & After School Care 7:30am-8:30am/ 4:15pm-6:00pm Dates: Monday-Friday July 5th-August 5th 2011 Ages/Grades: 5-13/ K-8 Cost: $150 per week for those enrolling on a weekly basis (Week 1 July 5th to 8th is $120); no camp on Mon. July 4th); $120 per week for those enrolling for the entire 5 weeks; $25 per week for pre & after school care; $15 teaching material fee Requirements of Campers: Activities Included: Chinese language, calligraphy, song and dance, martial arts, games and crafts. www.iupui.edu/~china/

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600 W. 70th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260 Contact: Joanie Waldman Phone: 317-259-6854 Fax: 317-259-6849 Email: jwaldman@bez613.org Gender of Campers: Co-ed Type of Camp: Day Basic Category: Traditional Specific Categories: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Hours: Flexible hours. Half Days/Full Days. Also available: early drop off as early as 7:30 am and late pick up anytime up until 6:00 pm/5:30 pm on Fridays.

Dates: Session 1: June 6 – July 1; Sesson 2: July 5 – July 29 Ages/Grades: 12 mos.+, 18 mos.+, 2 yrs.+, 3 yrs.+, 4 and 5 years + Cost: Call for full brochure.

Activities Included: Weekly creative themes, arts and crafts, water fun at the Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Aquatic Complex for 3's, 4's and 5's. Water play for 12 months +, 18 months + and 2+. Music/ Creative Movement, Entertainment, Field Trip Fridays for 4's and 5's.

Camp 2011-OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Activities Included: Swimming in the JCC water park, games, arts & crafts, sports, singing, nature and science discovery, cook-outs and more!

All JCC camps are located on the wooded grounds behind the JCC. Campers make use of every inch of the JCC, including our water park, indoor pools, bball gyms, auditorium and stage, and outdoor pavilion. In addition to traditional camp activities, our visiting Israeli counselors add a cultural component to Camp JCC that no other camp offers.

Extended care for children grades K- 5 is available for specialty camps as well as our regular day camps.

The Confucius Institute in Indianapolis is an apolitical, non-profit organization. The Chinese Culture Summer Camp at IUPUI was established to better prepare our children to learn Chinese language and culture. This day camp is a one to five-week program (Monday - Friday) that is filled with a wide variety of activities. The curriculum consists of Chinese language, Chinese games & crafts, singing & dancing, calligraphy, martial arts, and more. Our camp promotes student's crosscultural understanding and communication.

Through the camps, students increase their multicultural abilities by engaging in fun and educational activities offered by our high-quality camp teachers. This camp is a unique opportunity for K-8 students to learn another culture and language.

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Christian Youth Theatre 17849 Grassy Knoll Dr., Westfield, IN 46074 Contact: Mandy Polster Phone: 317-407-5452 Email: mandy.polster@gmail.com www.cytindy.org Gender of Campers: Co-ed Type of Camp: Day Basic Category: Arts Specific Categories: Acting/Singing/Dance Special Needs Camps Offered: Yes (During everyday camps). special training for families with autism Financial Aid Offered: Yes Hours: 9am-3pm Age: 4-7 amp-12pm Dates: June & July Ages/Grades: 18 Cost: variable Requirements of Campers: average school requirements Activities Included: Daily workshop rounds of acting, singing, dancing, costume, makeup, & set design. Many crafts and games included daily.

Type of Camp: Day Basic Category: Academic/ Pre-college, Traditional Specific Categories: Enrichment Special Needs Camps Offered: N/A Financial Aid Offered: N/A Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Dates: June 6 - August 5, 2011 Ages/Grades: 5 - 14/ K-8th Cost: $70/wk + registration fee Requirements of Campers: Must bring own sack lunch Activities Included: Arts and crafts, theatre, academic enrichment (math/language arts/social studies), hands on activities, manners and etiquette lessons, team building, games, weekly field trips.

Nine weekly sessions of learning and fun!

Our camp provides a safe and structured learning environment to minimize summer learning loss. Highlighting history and culture, children learn about themselves and develop a stronger sense of community. Each week ends with a performance showcase, highlighting the week’s activities.

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CYT Musical Theater Summer Camp is one of the most affordable quality musical theatre camps in Indiana. In the morning, they rotate with their team to a variety of theater classes Indianapolis Art Center including dance, drama & voice taught by Summer Camp qualified instructors. After lunch, summer 820 East 67th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46220 campers play exciting outdoor games before Contact: Krista Hurst they come together with all the teams for Phone: 317-255-2464 showcase rehearsal. All campers perform in the Fax: 317-254-0486 Email: Classes@IndplsArtCenter.org musical theater showcase at the end of the week, www.IndplsArtCenter.org featuring a variety of songs, dances and drama.

Gender of Campers: Co-ed Camp week 1 - June 13th - Traders Point Type of Camp: Day Christian Academy (Zionsville/Whitestown) Basic Category: Arts Camp week 2 - June 20th - Heritage Special Needs Camps Offered: Christian School (Indianapolis north) Yes (During everyday camps) Camp week 3 - June 27th Financial Aid Offered: Yes Hours: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (first Greenwood (Indianapolis Christian graders through age 7), 1:30-5:30 Fellowship & Greenwood south) p.m. (ages 8-12) or 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Camp week 4 - July 11th – Traders Point (ages 8-12) March 29-June 2, 2010 Christian Academy & Heritage Christian School Dates: June-August Camp week 5 - July 18th – Heritage Ages/Grades: Various Christian School & Greenwood (Indianapolis Cost: Cost of camps vary.

Christian Fellowship & Greenwood south) Activities Included: Variety of art activites from ceramics, painting and drawing to sculpture.

Camp week 6 - July 27th - Traders Clear your refrigerator door to make room for Point Christian Academy the art masterpieces your kids will create during Deveau's Gymnastics Day Camp this Spring Break Art Camp. In our half-day 9032 Technology Drive, Fishers, IN 46038 and full-day art camps, your kids will have the Contact: Joan Deveau whole week to let their imaginations run wild.

Phone: 317-849-7744 They'll participate in a variety of activities like Fax: 317-845-7377 papermaking, fabric dyeing, sculpture, handEmail: deveausgymnastics@gmail.com built ceramics, painting and drawing. And www.deveaus.com our instructor-to-camper ratio is 1:10 (1:8 for Gender of Campers: Co-ed the younger kids). Give your kids something Type of Camp: Day valuable—a connection to their own creativity!

Specific Categories: Gymnastics Special Needs Camps Offered: No Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Dates: June 14-17, 2011 Ages/Grades: 5-18 Cost: $200 ($180 if registered prior to June 1) Requirements of Campers: Sack Lunch, proper attire Activities Included: Gymnastics Apparatus, Tumblng, Trampoline, Dance, Games and Fun Activities

DeVeau's Gymnastics Summer Camp will provide instruction and fun for children who enjoy gymnastics. The program is geared to meet the needs of the beginning through advanced recreational levels.

Freetown Village Summer Day Camp 4601 N. Emerson Avenue @ St. Alban's Church, Indianapolis, IN 46226 Contact: Marriam A. Umar, Program Manager Phone: 317-631-1870 Fax: 317-631-0224 Email: marriam@freetownvillage.org www.freetownvillage.org Gender of Campers: Co-ed 28 INDY’S CHILD * JUNE 2011

Indianapolis Children's Choir Choral Festival 4600 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46208

Phone: 317-940-9640 Fax: 317-940-6129 Email: info@icchoir.org www.icchoir.org Gender of Campers: Co-ed Type of Camp: Day Basic Category: Arts Financial Aid Offered: Yes. Need-based financial aid is offered with completed request.

Hours: 9-12 or 1-4 Choose AM or PM session Dates: June 13-18, 2011 Ages/Grades: entering 3-8 Cost: $85 plus $25 registration fee (includes camp t-shirt!)

Requirements of Campers: teacher recommendation or ability to match pitch Activities Included: Mass choir rehearsals, Solfege classes, small group education/ instruction, snacks, Kodaly classes, music theory & public concert!

The Indianapolis Children's Choir brings young people who like to sing to the Butler University campus for a wonderful week of music-making and fun. It's a great way for music-loving kids to learn, laugh, and sing together in a vigorous, fast-paced enjoyable way. The week culminates in an unforgettable experience on the magnificent Clowes Memorial Hall concert stage.

Indy Parks and Recreation Multiple Locations in Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN Contact: Joenne Pope, Manager of School Outreach Phone: 317-327-7275 Email: jpope@indygov.org www.indyparks.org Gender of Campers: Co-ed Type of Camp: Day Basic Category: Traditional Specific Categories: Environmental Special Needs Camps Offered: Yes (Everyday and Specialty camps) Financial Aid Offered: Yes. Hours: Vary Dates: 5/31-7/29/2011 Ages/Grades: 3-15 /Pk-8th Cost: $35-$150 per week Activities Included: Variety of activities depending on locations.

That's what summer vacation is all about. At Indy Parks we take your child's fun seriously.

Each week will include activities related to

the different themes. Our Camp Package includes: Trained and qualified staff, low counselor to camper ratios, weekly field trips, swimming, art & crafts, guest speakers, camp T-shirts, educational programs, extended care services, weekly themes, and structured games, activities and sports. We offer early bird rates from 01/31/11 to 03/31/11 Monart Summer Art Camps 3 locations: Zionsville, Noblesville & Carmel Contact: Barb Hegeman, owner Phone: 317-774-3729(DRAW) Email: monart@indy.rr.com www.indydraws.com Gender of Campers: Co-ed Type of Camp: Day Basic Category: Arts Specific Categories: Art Special Needs Camps Offered: No Financial Aid Offered: No Hours: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 - 3:30 pm depending on location Dates: June 13 - July 28 Ages/Grades: All ages 5 and up Cost: One day minicamps-$35, Weekly camps-$140 Activities Included: Drawing and painting using markers, oil and chalk pastels, watercolor, and colored pencil.

Monart camps are full of creativity and fun! Campers learn different drawing and painting techniques and work in a variety of media, all centered on a specific theme, including Cartooning, Animals, and Nature.

3 Locations: 60 N 9th St., Noblesville, 1366 S. Rangeline Rd., Carmel, 90 N Main St., Zionsville National Junior Tennis League of Indianapolis Summer Programs Multiple sites throughout Marion County, Indianapolis, IN 46240 Contact: Steve Mackell, Program Director Phone: (317) 429-9965 Fax: (317) 429-9971 Email: info@indynjtl.org www.indynjtl.org Gender of Campers: Co-ed Type of Camp: Day Basic Category: Sports Specific Categories: Tennis Special Needs Camps Offered: No

Financial Aid Offered: Yes. For more information on financial aid: Contact the NJTL office at 317-429-9965.

Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Lessons are one hour, twice per week, plus match play on most Fridays) Dates: June 8 to July 29, 2011 Ages/Grades: 5 to 18 (Children must be age 5 by June 1, 2011) Cost: $15 or $40 depending upon site selected Requirements of Campers: Must wear tennis shoes and meet age requirements.

Activities Included: Tennis, life skills and healthy living instruction. Free participation in the National Arthur Ashe Essay and Art contest and in NJTL's reading contest. NJTL offers low-cost tennis instruction to youth of all ability levels. Classes are held twice per week

NJTL offers low-cost tennis instruction to youth of all ability levels. Classes are held twice per week for one hour, with matches played most Fridays. Free T-shirt and loaner racquets provided. Classes are held at multiple Indy Park and public school locations. 2010 schedule will be available April 1st at www.indynjtl.org.

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Shortee's Golf Camp 1775 E. 96th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46240 Contact: Don Turchan Phone: (317) 582-1850 Fax: (317) 582-0145 Gender of Campers: Co-ed Type of Camp: Day Basic Category: Sports Financial Aid Offered: No Hours: Weekday mornings - See website for start times.

Dates: Week long camps beginning week of June 6th through week of August 1st. See website for details.

Ages/Grades: Little Linkers 4-6, Junior Camp 7-14 Cost: Little Linkers $80, Junior Camp $125

Activities Included: Daily on course play combined with instruction on driving range, putting green and chipping green.

Shortee’s 5 day Junior Golf Camps will offer a safe and fun way for kids to learn and practice the game of golf. Our instructional staff will help formulate a golf swing to meet the needs of each student.

We will focus on the FUNdementals of golf including games and contests.

Traders Point Creamery Farm Camp 9101 Moore Road, Zionsville, IN 46077 Contact: Amy Rhodes Phone: 317-733-1700 Fax: 317-733-1776 Email: Camp@tpforganics.com www.traderspointcreamery.com Gender of Campers: Co-ed Type of Camp: Day Basic Category: Animals, Traditional

Special Needs Camps Offered: Yes (During everyday camps) Hours: 9:00am-3:30pm Dates: June 13-16(1st-fourth grades) July 11 - 14 (5th-8th grades) August 8 - 11 (1st-4th grades) Ages/Grades: 6 - 10yrs / 11 - 15yrs Cost: $275* (*Option $75 extra for 1 overnight - July camp only) Activities Included: cow milking, collecting eggs, feeding chickens and pigs, hiking, creek stomping, ecological crafts, games

Farm Camp invites children to participate in activities that awaken the senses and encourage the understanding of what it means to be "sustainable". While working and playing in nature on an organic dairy farm, children become more aware of the connection between humans and the web of life.

Residential

The Howe School Summer Camp PO Box 240, Howe, IN 46746 Contact: Charles Grady, Director Phone: 260-562-2131 Fax: 260-562-3678 Email: cgrady@thehoweschool.org www.thehoweschool.org Gender of Campers: Both All-Boy and All-Girl Type of Camp: Residential Basic Category: Academic/Pre-college Specific Categories: Education Hours: Any time Dates: boys (June 19 - July 29) girls (July 31 - Aug 5) Ages/Grades: 9 through 15 Cost: boys (3-wks $2100, 6-wks $3500) girls ($500) Requirements of Campers: be ready to have fun Activities Included: Rifle, ropes course, repelling, archery, boating, canoeing,

sports, hiking, nature study, games, physical fitness, camp newsletter, and crafts

The Howe Summer Camp has three and six-week boy�s residential program and a one-week girl�s program. The boys� camp offers leadership, education and discipline, including rifle, archery, swimming, canoeing, physical training, ropes course, repelling, crafts, horsemanship, and games. Girls� camp offers leadership, skills necessary for young women to succeed in today�s careers, including team building, culinary arts, scrapbooking, crafts, ropes and obstacle course and repelling.

Day & Residential Hoosiersportscamps.com

PO Box 7303, Bloomington, IN 47407 Contact: John Decker Phone: 812-345-7759 Email: info@hoosiersportscamps.com Gender of Campers: Both All-Boy and All-Girl Type of Camp: Residential Basic Category: Sports Special Needs Camps Offered: N/A Financial Aid Offered: N/A Hours: Varies depending on sport Dates: Varies; various IU sports camps take place from June-July Ages/Grades: 6-18 Cost: $40-$900 Requirements of Campers: Open to Any and All Entrants Activities Included: Boys Basketball; Boys & Girls Golf; Girls Soccer; Boys Soccer; Softball; Boys & Girls Swimming; Girls Tennis; Boys Tennis; Volleyball

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615 W. 64th St. gbievenour@orchard. com, Indianapolis, IN 46260 Contact: Jane Gailey / Summer Camp Manager Phone: 317-713-5970 Fax: 317-253-9707 Email: jgailey@orchard.org www.orchard.org Gender of Campers: Co-ed Type of Camp: Day Basic Category: Traditional Hours: 7am-6pm Dates: June 6- July 29 Ages/Grades: ages 4 and up

Cost: Varies

We offer a wide array of camps. Camps are 1/2 day and full day week long options. Before/ After care available. Some camps offer field trips

IU's sports coaches invite you to Bloomington this summer to learn your sport, improve your skills, and make new friends! No matter what your skill level, take this opportunity to learn from some of the country's best coaches and use IU's facilities!

Both Day and Overnight Camps available.

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Summer Fun

Without the Sun Family friendly things to do to beat the summer heat

e’ve weathered the ice and snow of winter, the torrential rains of spring, and just when it seemed we would never get outside again, summer and all its glorious sunshine has arrived!

Indianapolis is home to countless outdoor entertainment options and green spaces to run and play, but there will inevitably be those days when your children’s skin begins to look just a little too pink and you’re bombarded with chants of, “It’s just too hot…” and it is time to head back indoors. But never fear, for there are plenty of alternatives that will keep your kids (and you!) entertained while taking a break from the sun.

Summer Reading The branches of the Indianapolis Marion County Public Library (IMCPL) are a great place to escape the summer heat. Parents can visit any branch to sign their children up for the Science Odyssey: 2011 Summer Reading Program. The program runs June 6 to August 1. Children of all ages, teens and families are invited to have fun reading (or being read to), while earning points that can be exchanged for great prizes.

Cinema Grill will show these movies opening weekend and at a discounted price. Add a meal by checking out the kids selections, or share one of the hand made pizzas and you’ll never look at dining out with the family quite the same way again.

Visit www.cinemagrill.com for a list of show times.

Get Creative If it’s creativity you are after, stop in at The Creative Escape, Carmel’s original paint-your-own-pottery studio located just north of 116th street on Rangeline Road. Walk-ins are welcome and no experience is necessary.

IMCPL also offers its Summer Showtime series, which provides children a break from their outdoor escapades. The series features popular movies like, “How to Train Your Dragon”, “Tangled” and “Megamind”, this free movie series offers something for everyone. The Creative Escape’s staff can assist you in creating your own personal work of art. There are no studio fees, which allows In keeping with the Science Odyssey theme of this year’s reading ample time to cool down in the relaxing studio environment and program, IMCPL will also offer a series of science workshops this let your creative juices flow. And the options extend beyond summer with programs such as, It’s a Gas! presented by Nitro Joe pottery painting with offerings such as Mosaics and classes in Glass and the Amazing Magnet Workshop, presented by Mad Science of Fusing and Pottery Wheel. Visit www.thecreativeescape.com North Central Indiana. Children are sure to be entertained and for a list of store hours, classes and special events. educated at the same time with these programs.

Keep the younger set from getting overheated by visiting Peewinkles Puppet Studios for a performance of their Additional programs ranging from, Wild About Animals: "Summertime Cabaret", running June 30 to August 4. Ideal Live Animal Shows! to kite making and pottery workshops for ages 2 to 8, this wonderful variety show with trick for kids are also available throughout the summer. All marionettes is sure to please. With optional post-show programs are free of charge and open to the general public. workshops available, your kids can become a part of the Visit www.imcpl.org for a complete calendar of summer puppet action. Visit /www.peewinklespuppets.com for a events and to find a branch near you. complete list of show times.

...when the temperatures heat up and the air-conditioning beckons, rest assured that does not mean the fun has to end!

Dinner and a Movie For a break the whole family can get on board with, try a movie and a meal with the kids at the Cinema Grill, which features family friendly shows every week.

Ron Hahn, owner and operator of Cinema Grill, said, “This summer's blockbusters like ‘Kung Fu Panda 2’, ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides’ and ‘Cars 2’ will give moviegoers a great reason to get out of the heat this summer.”

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Get Active Indoors

Want to get out of the sun, but still keep your kids physically active? Climb Time Indy brings outdoor fun inside by offering more than 8,500 square feet of rock climbing surface. Difficulty levels range from very easy to moderate to extremely difficult and the routes are changed weekly in order to ensure there is always something new to challenge you.

Climb Time Indy’s Kids Club is a great way for kids to get involved with the sport of rock climbing. The Kids Club allows kids to get coaching on a weekly basis to help build rock climbing skills and confidence. Visit www.climbtimeindy. com for more information on hours and programs available.

If you prefer to keep your feet planted firmly on solid ground, sign up with one of four Royal Pin Bowling Centers in Indianapolis: Expo Bowl, Western Bowl, Woodland Bowl, and Southern Bowl, all of which are participating in the Kids Bowl Free program. This program is designed to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer.

Children ages 14 and under are eligible to register for two free games a day (standard shoe rental rates apply), all summer long, courtesy of Royal Pin and Kids Bowl Free. Visit http://www.royalpin.com to find a participating Royal Pin near you and sign up for this fantastic summer program.

And when it’s a variety of activity you need to match the varying interests of your family members, look no further than Snapperz Family Fun & Sports. Snapperz is 34,000 sqaure feet of fun! Your kids can play on a four story Soft Play Unit, Themed Inflatables, an 18 foot Climbing Tower, two Bungee-Trampolines, Mini Bowling, Themed Laser Tag and Laser Frenzy as well as Bumper Cars. There is also a great Toddler Area for the little ones.

There are more than 50 arcade and redemption games and great food at Snapperz Cafe. Definitely something for everyone, all under one roof! Please note, as of May 31, the current Snapperz location on Sunnyside Drive will be closing and Snapperz will reopen at their new Carmel location on June 15. Visit www.snapperzfun.com for more information.

So get outside and enjoy the summer – let your kids run and splash and play. But when the temperatures heat up and the air-conditioning beckons, rest assured that does not mean the fun has to end!

KAREN RING is the mom of two very energetic boys and is always looking for ways to keep them busy.

Summer Fun Cinema Grill 1289 W 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260 Contact: Ron Hahn Phone: 317-254-8280 Fax: 317-254-8248 Email: Ron@cinemagrillonline.net www.cinemagrillonline.net Dates/Hours: 11:30a-10:30p Cinema Grill is Indy's only venue where you can enjoy 1st run movies and great food served right to your table by a friendly staff. Cinema Grill can also host your next "stress free" children's birthday party. See cinemagrillonline.net for more details.

Creative Escape Pottery & More 1366 S Range Line Rd, Carmel, IN 46032 Contact: Diane Rahke Phone: 317-569-8626 Email: creative_escape@ sbcglobal.net www.TheCreativeEscape.com Dates/Hours: Sun 12 PM - 4 PM, Mon - Thu 10 AM - 5 PM Fri - Sat 10 AM - 9 PM Cool, Relaxing Summer Fun! We are Carmel’s original Paint-Your-Own-Pottery studio. We also have Camps, Classes, Mosaics, Glass Fusing, and Heirloom Silver Jewelry. We have no studio fees so take as long as you want or make it a work in progress for up to 90 days.

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis P.O. Box 3000, Indianapolis, IN 46206 Phone: 317-334-3322 www.childrensmuseum.org/

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With 472,900-square feet, more than 100,000 artifacts, and over 1 million visitors each year, we are the largest children’s museum in the world, providing one-of-a-kind experiences that range from our immersive Dinosphere® to the exquisite, five-story Fireworks of Glass sculpture by renowned artist Dale Chihuly.

And this June look for our newest exhibit, National Geographic Treasures of the Earth.

Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art 500 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: 317-636-WEST (9378) www.eiteljorg.org/ The Eiteljorg Museum is the only museum of its kind in the Midwest, and one of only two museums east of the Mississippi that showcase both Native American and Western art, culture and history. Come and visit the NEW R.B. Annis Western Family Experience!

There are many hands on activities that are fun for the whole family. Visitors will find answers and clues as they explore four Western locations in the newly-developed R.B.Annis Western Family Experience in the Nina Mason Pulliam Education Center.

Peewinkle's Puppet Studio 25 E. Henry Street, Indianapolis, IN 46143 Phone: 317-917-9454 www.peewinklespuppets.com/ This charming old world style, 50 seat puppet theatre is just a few blocks south of Circle Center in downtown Indianapolis.

Ideal for school groups, scouts, birthday parties and reserved parties. Peggy Melchior, Debbi White and Heidi Shackleford, of MMHP Puppet Productions Inc.,

present captivating creative puppet shows for children, puppet making day camps and workshops. Handicapped accessible.

Snapperz Family Fun and Sports 14455 Clay Terrace Blvd., Carmel, IN 46032 Contact: Nancy Nieman Phone: 317-815-4800 Website: www.snapperzfun.com Dates/Hours: Mon-Thurs 12-8pm; Friday 12-9pm; Saturday 10-9pm; Sunday 12-6pm Snapperz is MOVING to Clay Terrace in Carmel!! Snapperz Family Fun & Sports is THE ultimate place for family fun!

Featuring bowling, lazer tag, climbing tower, bumper cars, games, food and more! Great place for birthday parties, corporate and group parties.

There's something fun for everyone at Snapperz Family Fun & Sports!

Indiana State Museum 650 W. Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: 317-232-1637 www.indianamuseum.org/ The Indiana State Museum brings the best of the museum world home to Indiana by offering a wide variety of changing exhibits. The Ford Gallery, NiSource Gallery and Changing Exhibits Gallery are home to science, art, history and culture from Indiana and the world.

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d l i h e xceptional C Sensory Issues & Food for Children with Autism Making sense of holistic and traditional methods

If a dime appeared for every time parents have spoken the words, "Whatever you do, don't give them sugar," the world might never know another recession.

Watchful parents know and understand how their children react after 5 to 15 minutes of eating sugary treats. But for children with autism, those reactions can seem ultra magnif ied with behaviors ranging from sleeplessness to aggressive mood swings.

As parents are being faced with new autism studies, they f ind themselves navigating on what seems to be a sea of surfacing information as they seek guidance for making holistic and traditional choices for helping their children.

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As parents are being faced with new autism studies, they find themselves navigating on what seems to be a sea of surfacing information as they seek guidance for making holistic and traditional choices for helping their children.

identifying problem foods to eliminate them from the diet. A full staff is available to guide parents on "how" to live organic and read product labels before buying.

While it used to be that only specialty stores carried organic produce and gluten, wheat, sugar and egg free foods, larger grocery stores like Marsh & Kroger are now carrying organic foods at reasonable prices making it easily accessible.

Good Earth in Broad Ripple, a smaller specialty store, has always carried organic foods and remains a sound affordable resource for families as well as Georgetown Market.

Center, stated that sensory issues are not well studied and that treatment options become a matter of parents weighing risks, costs, difficulties and benefits.

Dr. Brad Ralston, executive director at Brain Balance Achievement Centers in Indianapolis, cited a study conducted from Purdue University, Indiana, which indicates that elimination diets help 78 percent of all ADD, ADHD, Autism, Tourette Syndrome and OCD affected children.

Brain Balance: A Beacon of Light on a Sea of Uncertainty At Brain Balance, Ralston and his staff specialize in elimination diets by removing foods with additives from meals that appear to effect behavior. While he noted that medications can help in certain cases, Ralston explained that Brain Balance takes a more holistic approach as he has found connections between kids with behavioral pattern disorders and diets.

The goal at Brain Balance is to find long-term answers by eliminating the foods and additives from daily diets that are suspect in causing escalated behaviors like hypersensitivity, meltdowns, aggression, mood swings, irritability, broken concentration, sleeplessness, restlessness, bedwetting, fatigue and hyperactivity.

Ralston explained that the first step for parents to test this at home is to round up all of the processed suspect foods like frozen dinners, desserts and canned goods that contain sugars, sweeteners, dyes, peanuts, dairy and eggs that trigger any of these reactions.

He then said to eliminate these foods from all meals for one month, thus replacing them with home cooked organic foods that include steamed vegetables, natural fruits and unprocessed meats instead. Even sodas can be replaced with 100 percent plain fruit juices.

Finally, at the end of one month, the questionable foods that were removed can be reintroduced one at a time, for two days only. During this time any behavioral reactions like those previously mentioned or physical reactions such as headaches, rashes, hives, vomiting or swollen ankles or glands should be noted. The suspect food is then removed again for several more days to see if any delayed reactions occurs.

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Larger national chains like Trader Joes and Whole Foods carry many organic reasonably priced items. Local Amish farmers and markets also deliver fresh foods to homes.

Ralston has found that many children with autism have food sensitivities. He explained that they tend to crave what they are actually allergic to. Craving those foods creates an opiate effect in the brain like an opium addiction, but removing the foods from the diet reduces cravings and can lessen or eliminate reactions.

Ralston’s work colleague, Robert Melillo at Brain Balance in Long Island, New York, has worked with kids for over 10 years detoxifying them of food sensitivities. Typically the process is not just for one family member, rather it involves the entire family, and making such changes transforms the entire family’s lives for the better.

Ralston further noted that this is also a common sense in combating adolescent obesity. Amanda Garant, coordinator at IU Health Riley Hospital for Children POWER Program for Pediatric OverWeight Education and Research, offered that overcoming obesity has a very positive mental and physical effect on people.

Tried and True Comfort Techniques at Riley Hospital's Autism Center Erickson began working with children at a special needs youth camp years ago, prior to those children's symptoms being labeled as autistic.

He then noted that many of the kids had heightened sensitivities to clothing tags, tastes, and noises. He since recognized that the entire field of sensory related autism issues remains poorly unstudied in terms of cause and treatment. From his experiences, he reasons that exposing a child to something that agitates her or him is going to cause behavioral issues and has the ability to lead to self-injury.

Erickson's staff at IU Health Riley Hospital for Children's Christian Sarkine Autism Treatment Center, offers traditional therapies that include specially weighted blankets along with joint compression and skin brushing techniques as well as occupational therapies. All therapies help to calm distraught children with special needs.

While medications are usually a last resort in severe cases, they may help prevent situations where a child with autism may lash out and hurt themselves or others.

Laura Grant, Board Certified Behavior Analyst with the Applied Behavior Center for Autism (ABA), concurred that no research study yet has produced enough long-term evidence between behavior and foods. Dietary choices that people make are based more on what they see in their children's reactions to foods or how they themselves feel after eating certain foods. For example, if too much sugar makes the adult feel sick then why give it to the child too?

Princeton University Study Reveals an Unhealthy Food Additive Found in Many Processed Foods At Princeton University, researchers in psychology professor Bart Hoebel’s lab released a study of the effects of highfructose corn syrup on rats over an eight-week period. The study was read by 200,000 CNN and Washington Post viewers on March 22, 2011 on Princeton’s Web site.

The sweetener is an additive found in most soft drinks, processed teas, juices and many baked and canned food products.

The experimental rats consuming high-fructose corn syrup dissolved in water gained significantly more weight than the rats consuming a regular sugar-and-water solution. A prolonged study further revealed results of abdominal fat and elevated levels of triglycerides, which are both associated with obesity.

While critics offered different responses to the study, Hoebel said, “The one thing everybody agrees on is that we need more research.” The neuroscientists follow-up work may cover measured effects of high-fat diets and effects of highfructose corn syrup on the brain and behavior. This upcoming study may be the missing link to help answer questions surrounding sensory and food related topics with autism.

A Positive Approach to Combating Childhood Obesity Wins SelfConfidence for all Kids at Riley "The bottom line in obesity rests with sugars and salts in processed foods,” said Garant.

Frozen microwavable dinners and canned foods really put on the weight resulting in obesity. In Garant’s line of work she educates families in making better, and healthier food choices. She encourages families to not view cooking as a chore and to not give in to processed and fast foods, but rather to make food planning and preparation of home cooked meals fun, at the store and in the kitchen.

On an individual basis, she and her staff build a positive rapport with children to help them face being overweight.

Once trust is gained, the children then become excited about making changes that will help them, said Garant.

She stated that the most enjoyable aspect of her work is achieved when children lose weight and become more confident in their appearance which gains them a positive self-esteem.

Jennifer Pace is a freelance writer, print/ media art director and mother of 3 whose life's works is dedicated to making a better world for her own children and all children worldwide.

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Ways of Introducing New Foods to Kids with Autism

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Involve kids in meal planning and preparation at the store and in the kitchen In order to get an entire family onboard with trying new foods for healthy eating changes, parents need to involve children in going to the market to help select food.

Asking kids to pick out which crown of broccoli, red peppers or bag of carrots to buy is great, but don't stop there. Ask them to help you prepare the meal in the kitchen and they will be very excited about eating at mealtime.

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Have fun

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Make positive comments about the way food smells, feels and tastes

Have children write the grocery list Asking kids to help write the list makes them feel grown-up and they enjoy finding those foods at the store to put in the cart.

Don't give up Keep offering the same food repeatedly, up to 15 times over the course of a week. By the twelfth time, children will usually eat something new.

Repetition is key Showing pictures of new foods to try and talking about them creates an excitement to try something new.

Make meal planning and preparation fun, not a chore.

Like anything else that is new, sometimes it just takes practice to learn to eat new foods.

Make meals a social family time of eating together and new foods will likely be well-received.

Mentioning pleasant tastes and textures can inspire children to try new foods.

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Try new recipes New recipe's that contain the same foods give a different presentation and flavor.

Pair trying new foods with an old favorite or pair with a reward food Place the new food next to an old favorite or reward kids with a favorite dessert or snack for eating new foods first.

Resources for Families

A "must visit" for parents of special needs children, The Riley Hospital Safety Store, offers a wide variety of child safe literature and top-of-the-line safety products and devices at affordable prices.

Safety for Kids with Special Needs How to play it safe and why

With June being National Safety Month for children, the f irst words that come to mind are "Hold on tight!" That call must have rang across California and Indiana playgrounds literally a million times before my kids each reached age 5.

Why? Because teaching them to hold on tightly with both hands to whatever they were climbing on, kept them safe from falling.

Coincidentally, Cara Fast, manager of Riley Hospital's Safe Children's Program, relayed that "falls" are the leading cause of accidental injury the top five leading causes of and death for all children between child-related hospitalizations: ages 1 through 14.

Falls can range falling, automobile, bike, pedestrian from falling out of a bed, a grocery cart, and choking-related accidents off a bike or out of a window. She further pointed out that Riley Hospital sees safety as a blanket measure for all children, not just kids with special needs.

case a crisis arises. Officials will then be prepared to bring special equipment if needed.�

She also explained that if a child is depending on electrically powered devices such as ventilators, that it's best to alert the electric company incase of power outages or interrupted service due to unpaid bills.

While California's warm climate may leave parents on year-round playground alert for outdoor activity, Indiana parents are no exception to the rule of practicing good safety as kids rev-up for warm weather activities right here.

Regardless the weather or setting, accidents can happen anytime and anywhere. The best approach to safety is to teach children common sense rules for use at schools, playgrounds, pools, zoos, museums, festivals, fairs, and of course at home.

Allowing kids the freedom to explore the world while instilling good safe play and conduct, is key in reducing the chances of ending a family outing at the hospital.

Safety Tips Help Develop a Child's Abstract Thinking Skills for Planning Ahead

In any situation, Fast stated that parents need to set a good example by practicing safety in all aspects of life.

We were raised with warnings like, "Don't play with matches," or "Look both ways before crossing the street."

She cited five leading causes of child-related hospitalizations: the first being falling, followed by automobile, bike, pedestrian and choking-related accidents.

Both are sage pieces of advice for preventing serious accidents. We didn't have to burn down the house or get hit by a car to learn these lessons, rather we simply used our imaginations while listening to stories and constant reminders about what could happen.

In terms of special needs children, Fast warranted that, “One of the most important things parents can do is contact their local emergency services such as the fire department, to give advance notice that there is a child with special needs residing in the home in

As a fun venture for all parents and kids, the Safety Store is open to the public Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Touring the store is an adventure in safety for both children and parents. Products remain reasonably priced so that everyone can afford to "play it safe."

A child's bike helmet retails for a mere $6.50, a 24-pack of safety outlets sells for $1.65 and safety gates range from $13.00 to $44.00. Also available for sale are alarms, alerts, monitors, detectors, door and window latches, locks and more.

Professional safety educators are available to share procedures, answer questions, guide in selecting the best products for your family’s needs and to instruct in proper use and installation.

There is also an instore simulated kitchen environment to teach the latest in kitchen safety.

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reason and foresee situations and then plan accordingly, children are learning to do so.

Kindergartners do show abstract thinking while playing make-believe games, but they are not yet capable of understanding prioritizing as adults are. For instance, an adult will first stop to make sure there are no cars coming before crossing the street to retrieve a ball, however a child puts the desire for the ball first, without stopping to consider the dangers of a car.

Young children tend to be more concrete thinkers, focusing on what is happening "here and now" in order to meet immediate wants and needs. Stories and reminders that teach safety are important tools that help children stop and think abstractly to consider the consequences before doing

something that could hurt them. Parents who take time to explain the how's and why's of "playing it safe" become the sound voice of reason whose words of wisdom and actions guide children to learn to think ahead as they grow.

Experts Safeguarding Special: "Leap Before You Look" In terms of children with autism who tend to leap before they look, Dr. Brad Ralston, executive director at Brain Balance in Indianapolis, offered that with autism there can be a heightened sense and range of impulsive behaviors like suddenly darting off. This creates a "flight risk" situation.

He encourages parents to "think like they would, with a curious and impetuous

mind," in order to stay a step ahead of what might trigger the autistic child to suddenly fly out the door, run into the street, or jump from high places.

behavior like aggression, tantrums and selfinflicted hurt. She explained that language is the core of what all adults use in order to socialize and be together.

Commercial entry bell alerts used in stores to make staff aware of customers entering or exiting, are now being used by parents of children with autism to keep tabs on them and prevent sudden wandering. In context, leading professionals such as Laura Grant, Board Certified Behavior Analyst with the Applied Behavior Center for Autism (ABA) and Dr. Craig Erickson, chief of the IU Health Riley Hospital for Children Christian Sarkine Autism Treatment Center, both agreed.

Language defects are common in children with autism who are having difficulty expressing themselves and can result in inappropriate aggressive behavior. In terms of safety, Grant offered that one of the best measures parents can take is making sure that young children understand "how" to follow simple directions like stop, come here, hold my hand or sit down.

They separately mentioned installing entry door alerts and window alarms. While all agreed that "flight risk" behavior is not overly prevalent with autism, they all felt alerts are very good preventive measures.

Both Ralston and Erickson stated that early detection and treatment of autism is important. Ralston explained that if left untreated, teens with autism can get into difficult situations as a result of not having learned to cope with and control impulsive "high risk" tendencies.

Teaching Children with Special Needs to Understand Basic Safety Commands Grant successfully works with children ages 3 through 17 to expand communication skills to eliminate displays of negative

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Directives like "Stop" and "Hold my hand" can prevent a child from running into the street. "Come here" can turn a child away from a harmful situation and "Sit" can keep kids safe while traveling in a car or on a bus or airplane.

She explained that young children who have heard basic words simply do not understand the actual meaning of what they should do in response. For example, a child may not know the act of stopping to sit, upon hearing the adult speak the word. In her work, she teaches kids to associate the expected action with the word which increases their ability to interact and stay safe in any given setting.

Jennifer Pace is a freelance writer, print/media art director and mother of 3 whose life's works is dedicated to making a better world for her own children and all children worldwide.

Special Needs Guide Applied behavior center

7901 E. 88th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46256 Phone: 317-849-5437

www.appliedbehaviorcenter.org The mission of the Applied Behavior Center for Autism is to provide high quality ABA and Verbal Behavior therapy and consulting services to children and their families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders by using researched based ABA methodology delivered by highly qualified and certified professionals to increase language skills, social skills, academic skills, and reduce problematic behavior.

Applied Behavior Center

450 S. State Road 135, Greenwood, IN 46142 Contact: Kyle Mitchell-Board Certified Behavior Analyst Phone: 317-889-KIDS Email: kyle@appliedbehaviorcenter.org

www.appliedbehaviorcenter.org To provide the highest quality ABA and Verbal Behavior therapy and consulting services to children and their families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders and Down Syndrome. We do this by providing proven researched based ABA methodologies delivered by highly qualified and certified professionals. Our programs focus on increasing language skills, social skills, academic skills, and reducing problematic behavior.

The Arc of Indiana

107 N. Pennsylvania St., Suite 800, Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: 317-977-2375 or 800-382-9100 Email: thearc@arcind.org

www.arcind.org

The Arc of Indiana, established in 1956 by parents of children with developmental disabilities, works every day to empower families with information and resources, empower people with disabilities to be as independent as possible, and inspire positive change in public policy and public attitudes.

Contact us. We’re here to help.

Autism Society of Indiana 13295 Illinois Street, Suite 110, Carmel, IN 46032 Contact: Dana Renay 800-609-8449 Fax: 317-663-1047 Email: info@inautism.org

www.inautism.org

We strive to improve the lives of everyone affected by autism in Indiana. We provide information and support, referral to resources, policy and educational advocacy, training, awareness, family programs, Spanish-speaking support group, summer camp programs, and oversight on the Indiana Comprehensive Plan of Lifetime Supports for Individuals with Autism.

Behavior Analysis Center for Autism

11902 Lakeside Dr., Fishers, IN 46038 Devon Sundberg 317-288-5232 dsundberg@thebaca.com www.thebaca.com

The Behavior Analysis Center (BACA) was established by Dr. Carl Sundberg and a group of highly trained Behavior Analysts who have worked with Dr. Sundberg for years.

BACA uses Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to teach language, social, academic, and life skills to children with autism and other related disabilities.

Brain Balance Achievement Center Indianapolis

9510 N. Meridian St. Suite D, Indianapolis, IN 46260 Contact: Julie Peterson Phone: 317-843-9200 Email: jpeterson@brainbalancecenters.com www.BrainBalanceIndy.com

Brain Balance Achievement Centers work with children who suffer from Developmental Disorders such as Autism Spectrum , Asperger's, ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia,Tourette's and other neurological disorders. The Brain Balance Program is unique in that it utilizes a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach designed specifically to address the various difficulties exhibited or experienced by each child.

Cornerstone Autism Center

360 Polk Street, Greenwood, IN 46143 Contact: David Ide, Executive Director Phone: (317) 888-1557

www.cornerstoneautismcenter.com Cornerstone Autism Center is an intensive day treatment clinic dedicated to maximizing the potential of children with autism. Utilizing the science-based approach of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), trained therapists work 1:1 with the children to improve language skills, address their academic and social needs and reduce any maladaptive behavior.

Homefront Learning Center 625 N. Union, Kokomo, IN 46901 Contact: Jamy Wisher, ABA supervisor Phone: 765-454-9748 Email: jnwisher@umail.iu.edu www.homefrontlearning.com

Homefront Learning Center is an Occupational, Speech, Physical, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy provider servicing Indianapolis and the surrounding areas.

Homefront offers both in-clinic and in-home therapy for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other special needs.

The Independence Academy of Indiana, Inc. 612 West 42nd Street Susan Le Vay 317-926-0043 susanlevay@IAindiana.org www.IAindiana.org Ages/Grades: Grades 5 - 12 Hours/Dates: 8am - 3:30pm M-F August - June Field Trips: Field trips average 1 per month (for curriculum and life skills enhancement) Cost/Tuition/Financial Aid: $11,250. No financial aid currently available. We accept students with high-functioning autism, including Asperger’s Syndrome, who are able to work in a small group setting. Uniforms/Dress Code: Yes Before/After School Care: After school

care available from 3:30 - 5:30pm.

Open House Dates: Call us for a consultation and tour Created specifically for students with high-functioning autism and Asperger Syndrome, The Independence Academy helps students achieve their highest level of independence and academic success. Dedicated and trained staff teach math, sciences, language arts, global studies, social and life skills, and more. Very small classes.

Beautiful campus. A place to belong.

Indianapolis Pediatric Dentistry

8433 Harcourt Road, Suite 307, Indianapolis, IN 46260 Contact: Dr. Erin Phillips Phone: 317-872-7272 Email: info@IndyKidsDentist.com www.IndyKidsDentist.com

We have a unique dental practice. As pediatric dentists, we are specially trained in the dental care of infants, children and teens, including those patients with special medical needs. At Indianapolis Pediatric Dentistry, we treat your kids like our own. We pay special attention to each patient’s needs and we take the time to make sure they’re comfortable.We go to great lengths to make sure that both the patient and parents understand what we’re doing, why we’re doing it and the long-term benefits.

Little Star Center

12726 Hamilton Crossing Blvd, Carmel, IN 46032 Mary Rosswurm, Executive Director 317-249-2242 maryr@littlestarcenter.org www.littlestarcenter.org

Little Star is a structured, sensory-friendly place where children with autism receive intense, individualized oneon-one therapeutic intervention based on the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA). Little Star has a “family first” philosophy and offers a supportive community of parents and professionals. Indiana’s original ABA center – providing services since 2002.

Meaningful Day Services, Inc.

640 Patrick's Place, Suite B, Brownsburg, IN 46112 Contact: Kim or Joanna, Office Support Phone: 317.858.8630 Fax: 317.858.8715 Email: mdsofficeassistant@yahoo.com www.meaningfuldays.com

Meaningful Day Services provides individualized services for children with special needs. Some of our services include Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Management and First Steps which is home and facility based. Our services include assessments, program development and training for parents and caregivers.We accept Medicaid Waiver, private insurances and private pay.

PARENTING COACHING

Phone: 317-826-8411 Email: synerweave@yahoo.com www.bestofcoaching.com/ VickiVandermolen

Is your child presenting behavior or health challenges? Taking a different approach, we can target where your child's success may be sabotaged. Let's work together and design a strategy for resolution. www.bestofcoaching.com/VickiVandermolen

Special Smiles Pediatric Dentistry 10801 N Michigan Rd Suite 210, Carmel, IN 46077 Contact: Jennifer Satterfield-Siegel, D.D.S. Phone: (317) 873 3448 Email: info@specialsmilesdentistry.com www.specialsmilesdentistry.com

Dr. Satterfield-Siegel is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist specializing in providing dental care for infants, children and patients that have special needs. We provide routine dental care, fillings, in office sedations and hospital dentistry for all of our patients. We build long-lasting relationships with our families through active listening and understanding. New patients are welcomed!

YOUR LISTING HERE!!!

Contact Jennica at Jennica@indyschild.com

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June 2011 Special Needs Calendar Check out what’s happening in Indianapolis this month for the special needs community...

The following events are located at Brain Balance Achievement Center Indianapolis. For more information on these events, contact Julie Peterson

at 317-843-9200 or indy@ brainbalancecenters.com.

Brain Balance Indianapolis free parent lecture When: Tues., June 7, 7 p.m.

Cost: Free Brain Balance Indianapolis open house When: Sat., June 11, noon - 2 p.m.

Cost: Free The following events are located at The Monon Community Center in Carmel.

For more information on these events, contact Brooke Taflinger at 317-5735245 or btaflinger@carmelclayparks.com.

Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation Fantastic Fridays When: Fri., June 10, 6 - 8:30 p.m.

Cost: $10 Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation Karaoke Night When: Fri., June 17, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $6 Autism Family Resource Center’s Teen Night Out When: Fri., June 24, 5 - 9 p.m.

Cost: Free Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation Game Night When: Wednesdays in June, 6 - 7 p.m.

Cost: $20 Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation Water Walking When: Thursdays in June, 10 - 11 a.m.

Waterpark Lazy River, Carmel Cost: $25

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Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation Yoga When: Saturdays in June, 10 - 10:45 a.m.

Cost: $30 per session My Child Has Special Needs: Now What?, lecture When: Thurs., June 2, noon 2:30 p.m.

Where: Onmi Health & Fitness Connection/Performance Studio, Schererville Cost: Free, lunch is included Contact: Email asktraining@ aboutspecialkids.org Your Dependent with Special Needs: Making their Future More Secure, lecture by Gordon F. Homes, Jr., CFP When: Thurs., June 2, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Where: Fishers Parks & Recreation Department, Fishers Cost: Free Contact: Mary Alter at 317712-5041 or malter1@metlife. com 2nd Annual Answers for Autism Golf Outing When: Fri., June 3, all day Where: Maple Creek Country Club, Indianapolis Cost: $75 Contact: www.aaiwalk.org 2011 RHI Sports Water Ski Clinic When: Wed., June 8 and Thurs., June 9, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Where: Morse Reservoir at Red Bridge Park, Cicero Cost: $10 per skier per day Contact: RHI Sports at 317329-2281 or rhisp@rhin.com

Your Dependent with Special Needs: Making their Future More Secure, lecture by Gordon F. Homes, Jr., CFP When: Wed., June 8, 9 - 10:30 a.m.

Where: CICOA Aging and In Home Solution, Indianapolis Cost: Free Contact: Mary Alter at 317-7125041 or malter1@metlife.com Autism Family Resource Center’s Grandparents’ Support Group When: Wed., June 8, 5:30-7 p.m.

Where: Easter Seals Crossroads, Indianapolis Cost: Free Contact: Diane Quillico at 317882-1914 or Linda Knoderer at 317-816-1381 Race and Motorcycle Run for Autism to benefit Hamilton County Autism Support Group When: Sat., June 11, races begin at 11 a.m.

Where: White River Christian Church, Noblesville Cost: $5 entry fee for race, $20 entry fee for motorcycle run Contact: Call 317-403-6705 or visit www.hcasg.org Sahm’s Restaurant to donate 20 percent of all dinner sales to Special Olympics Hamilton County, dine in or carry out When: Mon., June 13, 5 - 10 p.m.

Where: Sahm’s Restaurant in Fishers Cost: Cost of meal Contact: Call 317-842-1577 Autism Family Resource Center’s Parents’ Support Group When: Wed., June 15, 5:30-7 p.m.

Where: Easter Seals Crossroads, Indianapolis Cost: Free

Contact: Erica O’Neil or Katy Messuri at 317-466-1000 9th Annual Conference on Health, Disability and the Law: Youth with Disabilities and the Justice System When: Fri., June 17, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Where: Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis Cost: $75 Contact: Carsandra Knight at 317-274-1912 or calknigh@iupui.edu 2011 Damar Classic Golf Tournament When: Thurs., June 23, 8 a.m. registration opens Where: Golf Club of Indiana, Zionsville Cost: Tickets start at $125 for individuals/$500 per foursome Contact: Register online at www.damar.org/classic Planning for Your Dependent with Special Needs: Making Their Future More Secure, lecture

by Gordon F. Homes, Jr., CFP When: Wed., June 29, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Where: Onmi Health & Fitness Connection/Performance Studio Cost: Free Contact: Cindy Robinson at 800-964-4746

Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation Lawn Games When: Mondays in June, 6 - 7 p.m.

Where: Central Park Trail, Carmel Cost: $20 Contact: Brooke Taflinger at 317-573-5245 or btaflinger@ carmelclayparks.com Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation Walking in Nature When: Tuesdays in June, 6 - 7 p.m.

Where: Central Park Trail, Carmel Cost: $20 Contact: Brooke Taflinger at 317-573-5245 or btaflinger@ carmelclayparks.com Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation Kickin’ Soccer When: Thursdays in June, 5 - 6 p.m. for ages 6 - 15; Thursdays in June, 6 - 7 p.m. for ages 16+ Where: Central Park Trail, Carmel Cost: $25 Contact: Brooke Taflinger at 317-573-5245 or btaflinger@ carmelclayparks.com Easter Seals Crossroads Parents’ Night Out, East When: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Fridays of every month, 6-10 p.m.

Where: Easter Seals Crossroads, Indianapolis Cost: Free

Contact: Anna Marie House at 317-466-2006 Easter Seals Crossroads Parents’ Night Out, South When: 1st Friday of every month, 6-10 p.m.

Where: Indian Creek Christian Church, Indianapolis Cost: Free Contact: Anna Marie House at 317-466-2006 Easter Seals Crossroads Parents’ Night Out, North When: 3rd Friday of every month, 6-10 p.m.

Where: Trinity Wesleyan Church (Kids Kastle), Fishers Cost: Free Contact: Anna Marie House at 317-466-2006 Easter Seals Crossroads Parents’ Night Out, West When: 4th Friday of every month Where: Speedway United Methodist Church, Speedway Cost: Free Contact: Anna Marie House at 317-466-2006 Know of an upcoming event benefiting Indianapolis’ special needs community?

Email Carrie Bishop at freelancewritercarrie@gmail.com.

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Financial Literacy Teaching your children

ith the kids home for the summer,

dad at the family production company, Midwest Uplink.

Nicholas edits videos and Paul helps his dad on shoots.

chances are you’re going to hear a lot of requests for money. From movies to summer festivals, your child’s social life might leave you feeling like an ATM, but it’s never too early (or too late) to put a stop to the idea that you’re a cash cow and give your kids financial lessons that will last a lifetime. It’s called financial literacy, and we talked with parents and financial experts for tips on how to teach it.

Let’s start with earning money. Parents and our experts agree that children should learn the value of hard-earned pay. At Paul Mpistolarides’ home in Geist, 14-year-old Victoria babysits to earn money while 15-year-old Nicholas and 19-year-old Paul help 44 INDY’S CHILD * JUNE 2011

Mpistolarides said, “My wife, Judy, and I feel very strongly that our kids do chores and maintain a small source of income. We don’t want to gift wrap everything for them. They have to learn some sort of feeling of what it is like to earn a buck, and for the most part, they’re all very agreeable about it.”

Ben working alongside his 8-year-old sister, Lilly.

Ben is in charge of feeding the family dog, and Lilly takes the dog for walks. While Lilly vacuums the floors, Ben wipes down the kitchen and bathroom countertops. The kids earn an allowance for the chores and decide how they want to spend it.

That’s a very valuable lesson according to bestselling author, Pamela Yellen, who wrote, “Bank on Yourself: The Life-Changing Secret to Growing and Protecting Your Financial Future”. The book details ways families can boost their savings.

The message about financial literacy is spreading all the way to Sesame Street. It’s launched a new video project with PNC Bank. It features favorite characters such as Cookie Monster and Grover learning about money. Even 3-and-a-half year old Elmo earns money by folding laundry and recycling water bottles. Your kids can watch the videos online at www.sesamestreet.org/save or you can pick up a free DVD at your local PNC Bank.

Yellen said, “The writing is on the wall. We all need to take responsibility for our financial destiny, and nothing builds a child’s self-esteem faster than self-reliance.” Yellen believes children as young as 4-years-old can benefit from learning about money and earning an allowance.

Other banks are doing outreach to teach children financial literacy as well. Natasha Olivia is the vice president of product profitability at US Bank. She was encouraged to become part of Junior Achievement. The organization teams up with schools around the region to teach children about business, community and personal responsibility.

That might sound young, but many families are doing it. Jennifer Lilly of Westfield has 5-year-old

Olivia recently taught a class of second graders about starting their own business. The students created a

earnings. Even if it’s just 1 percent of the earnings, Losey said, it will start a habit, and if you start them young, they’re more likely to save in the future.

We all need to take responsibility for our “ financial destiny, and nothing builds a child’s self-esteem faster than self-reliance. ” — Pamela Yellen, author of “Bank on Yourself: The Life-Changing Secret to Growing and Protecting Your Financial Future”

for Kids

how to save money product, sold it to earn paper money, and paid taxes. They saved their money and at the end of the lessons, they bought prizes with their earnings. Without knowing it, the students learned important financial lessons, including delayed gratification. In a society where “keeping up with the Joneses” is common, it can be hard to teach children about delayed gratification, but on this point, most experts agree, parents must practice what they preach.

said, “Be honest about where you are financially, and don’t be afraid to openly discuss the mistakes you’ve made and what you’ve learned from them.” So, that means if your kids want to know how much you make or how much the house payment is, according to Yellen, you should show them. Show them a pay stub and your checkbook so they can better understand income and how your family’s money is spent.

Yellen said parents should help their children understand the difference between something you “want” and something you “need”. She suggests telling children about things that you really want, but that you have to save for. Yellen also advocates full disclosure when it comes to talking to your children about money. She

Bill Losey, a nationally recognized investment advisor, said you should also tell your children how your money is saved. “The habit of saving money is the most important financial lesson a parent can teach,” he said. In fact, Losey said everyone, including children, should be required to save part of their

Diane Trout-Cummins, assistant vice president of Indiana Bank & Trust, agrees. She said today’s children are tomorrow’s banking customers, and that’s why her bank is committed to helping kids save with its Piggy Bankers Club. A child can “ join” the club with a $10 deposit, and each time the child deposits $5, they’ll get a stamp on their club card. After 10 stamps, they’ll get a $3 bonus into their account to reinforce the savings habit.

Another bank, the Forum Credit Union in Indianapolis, offers a similar program and gives children a free money box with three slots: one for saving, one for spending and one for sharing.

The box helps kids get excited about saving.

Sweet Tooth Ornaments LLC manufacturers a similar product known as, “This Little Piggy Bank”. “This Little Piggy Bank” was developed as an entertaining tool to help teach young children the basics of money management. With the help of a parent, the child’s money is divided by set percentages into one of four categories: spend, save, invest and give. Once divided, the money is deposited in the four corresponding “deposit drawers” of the bank. The percentages used are predetermined by the parent, and then calculated as the accumulated money is divided. A sample division of money would be: spend 30% , save 30% , invest 30% , and give 10%. More information about this product can be found at www.sweettoothornaments.com.

Megan Deweese of Anderson said her 12-yearold son, Gaige, is already a saver. He puts his $5 weekly allowance in a savings account. Deweese said Gaige likes to keep track of his money, and it’s important to them both that Gaige decides how his money is saved and spent.

It’s never too early (or too late) to start teaching your child about money, and you will be their biggest inf luence. A recent Citibank survey of women found that mom was the biggest f inancial inf luence for 29 percent, and dad was the biggest inf luence for 25 percent.

So, whether you help your daughter open a savings account or simply buy a piggy bank for your son, you’re getting them started on the path to f inancial independence, and who doesn’t want that for their kids?

Amy Seng Holtzman is a freelance writer, producer, and mom of three from Northern Kentucky. Xavier University, Class of `92. She can be reached at amyseng@aol.com.

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Celebrate

Father's Day

Local outings for you & your family ather’s Day is right around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about how we are going to play tribute to the special men in our lives. Whether your father would like some time to sit back and relax, or feels like venturing the city for all it has to offer, Indianapolis has many activities available for families to honor their fathers this Father’s Day, June 19.

Slamology Automotive and Music Festival If your dad has a love for automobiles, the Slamology Automotive and Music Festival is the place to be this Father’s Day. The Slamology Festival is a car stereo competition and car show with top local musical acts and more at the Marion County Fairgrounds.

“There’s a lot going on, and we have a kids area,” said Brandy Patrick, who’s with

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marketing for truckshow.org which puts on the festival. “There is a class in the car show, a special entrance class, where anyone with custom wagons or dads who’ve worked on kids power wheels can enter them in the show.”

In addition, the popular show “My Classic Car” will be filming an episode at the festival.

The festival runs June 18 and 19. Spectator gate hours on June 18 are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and June 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Spectator admission is $10 per person for one day or $15 for both days. Ages 10 and under are free.

Brad Paisley H20 Tour with Blake Shelton and Jerrod Niemann If your dad is a country fan, surprise him with some tickets to the Brad Paisley H20 II World Tour with Blake Shelton and Jerrod Niemann concert. The concert is on Saturday, June 18

at 4 p.m. at Verizon Wireless Music Center in Noblesville. Ticket prices range from $30 to $80.

The Indianapolis Star If you really want to show the community how much you love your dad, visit Indystar.com where you can “Honor your Father this Father’s Day”. You can post a photo along with a tribute to your father that will be featured on their Web site. Select submissions will be published in the Indianapolis Star. This tribute is free of charge.

Flag Day Display at the President Benjamin Harrison Home If your dad is a history buff, spend the day at the President Benjamin Harrison Home where a special display of f lags will be shown.

“One of the reasons we do the f lag display is that Harrison is actually the president who made a

declaration to f ly the f lag over schools and government buildings,” said Jennifer Capps, carrier at Harrison.

“He was very patriotic and served in the civil war.”

“The f lags on display are off icial f lags during President Benjamin Harrison’s time-period,” Capps said. “If fathers are interested in history and presidential and United States history, it’s a wonderful place to visit on Father’s Day,” Capps said. “With the f lags and Indianapolis ties, there’s something for every father.”

The exhibit runs from June 14 to July 14, and the price to attend is included in the museum admission. On Sunday, June 19th, the exhibit is open from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and $4 for students.

Indianapolis Museum of Art Get creative with your dad outdoors this Father’s Day. Every Sunday, the IMA hosts a free event, “Art in the Park”, where visitors work with an artist on creating their own works of art that are inspired by the art on display at the IMA. This is the perfect place to spend the day outside with friends and family. The event runs from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and all ages are welcome.

Indiana Transportation Museum The museum, located at Forest Park in Noblesville, is open May 7 through Oct. 29. Take your dad there on Father’s Day, open Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Rachel Jackson, communications coordinator for the ITM, said the museum will be running their "Dad's Day Train" to and from downtown Noblesville on Father's day, as there will be a lot going on.

"There is the Central Indiana Vintage Vehicle car show happening in Forest Park and a Strawberry Festival hosted

by St. Michael's Episcopal Church on the courthouse square. Also, the Lions Club should be serving food in Forest Park, " she said.

"ITM's trains and equipment are big and strong just like Dad, visiting the open-air museum is a fun way to see and learn about the machines that built America."

Father's Day is June 19th

Adult admission is $3, children ages 2 12 are $2, and ages under 2 are free.

NCAA Hall of Champions The NCAA Hall of Champions will give your dad an inside look at college sports and bring him down memory lane at this high energy facility.

Currently, the Patriot League Conference Exhibit is featured at the NCAA Hall of Champions. This inspiring exhibit showcases the Patriot League, whose schools include some of the oldest and most prestigious in the nation, like Army and Navy.

The exhibit will be on display from May 30 through Aug. 25. Its hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Adult admission is $5 and youth admission is $3.

These are some great ideas of things you can do with your families on your father's special day. So, whether dad is in the mood to venture the city, or stay at home for some relaxation, let’s remember to celebrate our fathers. Happy Father’s Day! Kerry Kirk is a freelance writer living

in Indianapolis. She enjoys educating people through her writing. She can be contacted at freelancekerry@gmail.com

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Childcare & Education Directory Child Care

M eridian K essler Wee Folk Child Care

Meridian Kessler Neighborhood Phone: 317-926-3640 Type: Home Childcare Center Hours/Dates: 7:15 am -5:30 pm Monday - Friday Ages/Grades: 4 weeks+ Religious Affiliation: Christian Specialties: Infants, toddlers and preschoolers Quality in-home child care serving caring families for 20 years. (CPR, 1st aid certif ied, and state licensed).

Two meals and one snack provided daily along with baby food and regular formula. We provide quality learning through play in a non-smoking Christian environment. Preschool program providing Kindergarten prep is available.

North

Little Angels Home Life Daycare 631 Ash Drive, Carmel, IN. 46032 Contact: Latrina Johanning Phone: 317-706-0425 Email: LittleAngelsDaycare@ indy.rr.com www.littledaycare.blogspot.com Type: Home Childcare Center Cost/Tuition/Financial Aid: CALL FOR DETAILS Hours/Dates: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Field Trips: Yes Ages/Grades: Multi - age group.

Newborn - 5 years old Restrictions: None Religious Affiliation: Christian Uniforms/Dress Code: None Before/After School Care: None Open House Dates: CALL FOR DETAILS My goal is to provide a high quality, nurturing and safe environment for your child that will help your child grow into a wonderful, curious, and happy person.

I maintain a structured daily program with regards to scheduled meals; rest periods and activities because I believe children thrive when their lives are predictable. Your child will be exposed to an exciting theme-based program that includes a variety of music, science, reading, arts and crafts, indoor/outdoor and free play activities, all designed to stimulate your child physical, intellectual, social and emotional growth in a loving and comfortable environment.

My interaction with you is as important as my interaction with your child. Feel free to call at any time during the day or set up an appointment with me after hours to discuss any problems or suggestions you have with regards to your child's care.

Paths to QUALITY 4 PROVIDER ; National Association for Family Child Care Accredited Provider

Schools

Carmel

Carmel Montessori Schools, Inc. Emily & Scott Rudicel 1402 W. Main St. Carmel, IN 317-580-0699 info@carmelmontessori.com carmelmontessori.com Ages: Pre-school through Kindergarten.

Carmel Montessori School is located on the beautiful campus at St. Christopher’s Church on the NE corner of Main St. and Meridian in Carmel. Our directress is American Montessori Certif ied with 10 years head-teaching experience. We offer a beautiful, peaceful and positive Montessori learning environment. Extended days available.

Call for more information. (Aff iliated with Fisher’s Montessori). Morning, afternoon and full-day programs.

1402 W. Main St. Carmel 317-846-8182 elizabeth@ themontessorilearningcenter.com

Maria Montessori International Academy 4370 Weston Pointe Dr., Zionsville/Carmel, IN 46077 Phone: 317-769-2220 www.mariamontessori-intl.org Maria Montessori International Academy offers a child centered Montessori program allowing children to learn at their own pace and are treated with respect. Teachers encourage and inspire children to do not only the minimum, but also their best, where learning should be a happy, joyous experience! Children learn how to think for themselves and how to solve problems in original and creative ways and have a positive self-image. Children participate in math, language, music, art, practical life, science, geography, and foreign language.

The lead teachers possess bachelor degree and certif ication in Montessori Education.

Discover the Difference at the Maria Montessori! Now accepting applications for all ages starting 3 months to 6 years.

The Montessori Learning Center Elizabeth Williams

www.themontessorilearningcenter.com

Ages: Grades 1-3 The Montessori Learning Center Elementary program focuses on developing the whole child through interaction with an interdisciplinary curriculum. Our program specif ically meets the needs of each child and is aligned with Indiana State Standards.

Fishers

Fall Creek Montessori Academy 8888 Fitness Ln, Fishers, IN 46037 Contact: Diana Brugh Phone: (317) 436-8606 Email: diana@ fallcreekmontessori.com / www.fallcreekmontessori.com Type of School: Montessori Cost/Tuition/Financial Aid: $89 to $174 per week Hours/Dates: 7:00 am to 5:30 pm Ages/Grades: 18 months to kindergarten Religious Affiliation: NONE Before/After School Care: Before school care: 7:00am to 8:30am. After

Clay Montessori Peggy White 463 East Main St. Carmel 317-849-9519 or 317-580-1850 Ages: 3-6

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school care: 3:00pm to 5:30pm Fall Creek Montessori Academy is a culturally diverse environment where children grow and develop their unique talents and gifts. Through child-centered learning, children excel physically, academically and emotionally.

Conveniently located one mile east of I-69 on 96th St. FCMA serves children at all levels. Programs are available two to f ive days per week.

Fishers Montessori Peggy White 12806 Ford Rd and 131st and Allisonville Rd. Fishers 317-849-9519 or 317-580-1850 Ages: 3-9 A quality learning environment offering preschool, kindergarten and elementary.

Certif ication through American Montessori Society. 9-12, 12:30-3, 9-3.

G eist

My Backyard Fine Arts Preschool at Geist Sports Academy 11960 East 62nd Street Indianapolis 317-823-7734 www.geistsportsacademy.com Ages: 2 year-Pre K (5 year) NOW ENROLLING! Children will discover their unique selves and learn about the world around them through exploring the visual arts, creative

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movement and music appreciation.

9-11:45 a.m. M-Fri; MWF 9-1:30pm.

Multiple L ocations

Indiana Council of Preschool Cooperatives: ICPC

Multiple Locations in Indianapolis Area For schools, see below.

ICPC Line: 317-767-7596 Ages: Preschool classes for ages 2-5; other programs vary - Kindergarten, Stay & Play, Enrichment/Extended Days.

Indianapolis Area Preschool and Kindergarten Cooperatives Cooperative Preschools: great for your child, great for you! Children and parents learn and grow together in the classroom with caring, experienced teachers. Indiana Council of Preschool Cooperatives (ICPC) member schools are: Apple House: 6121 E. County Rd 100 S, Avon, 797-5925 Butler: 2411 Indianapolis Ave, Indy, 226-4287 Downey: 111 S. Downey Rd, Indy, 359-5304 Edgewood: 4040 E. Thompson Rd, Indy, 767-7730 Fishers Point: 9959 E. 126th St, Fishers, 7674312 Geist Orchard: 7879 N. 700 West, McCordsville, 336-7008 Meridian Hills Nursery School and Kindergarten: 7171 N. Pennsylvania, Indy, 255-0831 Meridian Street: 5500 N. Meridian St, Indy, 7673003 Northeast Cooperative Preschool and Kindergarten: 5805 E. 56th St, Indy,

592-9790 Parkview: 4550 central Ave, Indy, 380-0628 Speedway: 3000 N. High School Rd, Indy, 356-2804 Willowcreek: 8170 Hague Rd, Indy, 578-5488

Kindermusik by Musical Beginnings 606 S. Union Street, Westfield, IN 46074 Contact: Kim Bemis Phone: 317-867-3077 Email: kimusik@ musicalbeginnings.com www.musicalbeginnings.com Choose Your Activity Category: Music Kindermusik is a music and movement program for children, ages 0-7. You'll play, listen and dance to music that will impact your child in profound ways.

That's because every song, story and two-step has a carefully chosen purpose in this creative curriculum - one that's designed to stimulate and strengthen the vital neural wiring taking place in your child's mind right now. A Kindermusik educator will guide you every step of the way so you know how each activity contributes to your child's overall growth and development.

Polly Panda Preschool and Bridgford Kindergarten 2944 E. 56th St. and 17645 Oakmont Dr., Indianapolis/ Noblesville, IN 46220/4606

Contact: Gail Hacker & Tammy Clark & Mandy Galle Phone: 317-257-9127 (Indy) 317773-0387 (Noblesville) Email: pollypandaindy@sbcglobal.net Type of School: Early Childhood Ages/Grades: Six weeks through Kindergarten, summer program also available.

Polly Panda provides a safe and healthy environment which enhances each child�s total growth. Our theme-based handson preschool program provides a widerange experiences that foster learning, creativity and problem solving in all areas.

A child�s sense of self-worth, independence and growth in social skills are developed through positive interaction with peers and our well-qualif ied and loving staff.

Noblesville

Primrose School of Noblesville 15707 North Point Blvd., Noblesville, IN 46060 Contact: Jackie Bell Phone: 317-773-4900 Fax: 317-773-4433 Email: jbell@primrosenoblesville.com Type of School: Early Childhood Hours/Dates: 6:30 am to 6:00 pm Ages/Grades: Infant through Kindergarten Before/After School Care: We transport to and from both Noblesville and Hamilton

Southeastern Schools Primrose School of Noblesville distinguishes itself by creating a safe and nurturing environment where children will take their f irst steps toward a lifetime of achievement. You will f ind certif ied, professional staff and many programs such as spanish, technology, music and physical f itness that will consistently challenge your child.

North

Arthur M. Glick JCC 6701 Hoover Road, Indianapolis, IN 46260 317-251-9467 emills@JCCindy.org www.JCCindy.org Ages: 6 weeks - Grade K Our loving caregivers and teachers demonstrate by example and encourage children to behave according to these values as the children are learning, playing and socializing with one another. The JCC embraces a learning-through-play teaching method to engage children in activities that promote creativity, accelerate learning and stimulate social interaction, all at each child’s individual pace.

Beth-El Zedeck Early Childhood Center 600 W. 70th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260 Joanie Waldman 317-259-6854 jwaldman@bez613.org

Ages/Grades: 12 mos.+, 18 mos.+, 2’s+ (8:50 am to 12:30 pm or 3:00 pm and choice of days). 3’s+ (8:50 am to 3:00 pm and choice of days).

4’s+/PreK (3 or 5 day option)and Kindergarten (5 full-day program 8:50 am to 3:00 pm) OPTIONS FOR ALL: Flexible hours. Availibility 7:30am-6pm, until 5:30 on Fridays.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Full Academic Curriculum and Innovative Arts’ Enrichment. Our Program recognizes that intellectual, social, emotional and physical development are interwoven.

Our children will thrive on exploration, creativity, curiosity, discovery, spontaneity and more important, lots of love!

Field Trips: Yes, preschool classes only.

Religious Affiliation: Methodist Uniforms/Dress Code: No Before/After School Care: No Programs: Nursery School and Preschool Enrollment: Registration begins in March for summer and fall with open enrollment throughout the year based on availability.

The Children's Day In Nursery School is a fully inclusive early childhood program with an emphasis on Christian values. It is designed to offer children ages 9 months to 3 years a positive and developmentally appropriate experience in the care of experienced caregivers. We play and Children’s Day In learn! Classes are offered weekdays from Nursery School and 9 am to 2:30 pm. The Children's Day In Traditional Preschool Traditional Preschool program provides 5500 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208 a quality developmentally appropriate Contact: Christy Whaley education for 3, 4 and 5 year olds. Our Phone: 317-253-0472 program includes weekly Christian Life Fax: 317-253-5513 Skills, First Steps in Music (ICC) and Email: cwhaley@meridianstreet.org Book Club. Our 3's Preschool meets www.meridianstreet.org on Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday Type of School: Early Childhood and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Cost/Tuition/Financial Aid: Cost Our 4/5's Preschool meets on Monday, varies. Financial aid not available.

Wednesday and Friday or Tuesday, Hours/Dates: School year is from Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 Labor Day to Memorial Day weekdays p.m. Summer Camp CDI is our 6-week from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Summer summer program for children ages 9 Camp CDI from the first Tuesday in months to age 5 years. Classes are offered June through the second Thursday on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in July on Tuesday, Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Summer Camp and Thursday from 9 am to 1 pm.

CDI begins the f irst Tuesday in June and ends the second Thursday in July.

Please call, E-mail or visit for further information and registration forms..

Children’s Circle Preschool at Second Presbyterian Church 7700 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46260 Contact: Cara Paul, Director Phone: 317-252-5517 Fax: 317-252-5590 Email: cpaul@secondchurch.org Type of School: Early Childhood Ages/Grades: 9 months to 5 years Children�s Circle Preschool is a developmentally appropriate, activity based, Christian preschool. We meet the needs of the whole child in a fun, creative, and nurturing environment.

Our experienced staff guides children in discovery of who they are and what they can do through a wide variety of activities. We embrace excellence in education by nurturing the whole childphysically, emotionally, spiritually, and intellectually. Please call more information or to set up a tour.

Early Childhood Center, The Church at the Crossing John Drake or Kelly Belt 9111 N. Haverstick Rd. Indianapolis 317-575-6508

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jdrake@churchatthecrossing.org www.churchatthecrossing.org Ages: 12mos - Pre-K 5’s Our Mothers Day Out (12-35mos) 9:15-2:30 and Preschool (3yrs-PreK’s) programs provide relaxed, playful, secure environments that nurture creativity and encourage the exploration of God’s world, a wide variety of learning materials, & friendships, with readiness activities woven through each study unit.

Need longer hours? Try our childcare ministry, The Neighborhood designed for 2-PreK 6:30-6pm M-F. Call for information and to schedule tours.

Fairview Early Childhood Program Melissa Peterson 4609 N. Capital Ave. Indianapolis 317-253-4990 mpeterson@fairviewpresbyterian.org www.fairviewpresbyterian.org Ages: 12 mo-5 yrs. (or up to Kindergarten) Fairview ECP has a developmental, experienced based curriculum in a warm and inclusive environment. Curriculum is designed to promote positive social behavior, respect for diversity, positive self-concept, independence, creativity and critical thinking skills. Come and visit us!

International School of Indiana Cathy Blitzer, Director

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4330 N. Michigan Road Indianapolis 317-923-1951 isind.org Ages: 3 years old-12th grade ISI is founded on the belief that an introduction to a second language, exposure to different nationalities and ethnic backgrounds and an International Baccalaureate-driven curriculum all work together to foster critical and independent thought. $12,860 pre-k through 8th grade and $13.600 for High School.

Financial aid available for qualif iers.

Meridian Hills Cooperative Nursery School 7171 N. Pennsylvania, Indianapolis, IN 46240 Contact: See “Admissions/ Tours” webpage Phone: 317-255-0831 www.meridianhillscoop.org Type of School: Cooperative Cost/Tuition/Financial Aid: $48 - 233/month, limited tuition assistance available Field Trips: 3 - K Ages/Grades: Ages 2, 3, 4 & Kindergarten Religious Affiliation: None Open House Dates: Tours scheduled all year Share your love of learning with your children. Founded in 1960 by involved parents like you, Meridian Hills Cooperative provides a positive, nurturing

environment wherein children explore and learn by doing. Spacious classrooms.

Beautiful, wooded playground. Caring, experienced staff. Adult/child ratios 1:4 - 1:6. Find us on Facebook.

montessori Centres Lynne Boone, Director 563 Westfield Blvd. W. Dr. Indianapolis 317-257-2224 montessoricentres@sbcglobal.net Ages: 2 1/2-3rd grade Stressing peace and respect for all, we’ve worked with children to develop criticalthinking and time-management skills since 1966. Montessori-certif ied lead teachers serve children aged 2 1/2-3rd grade. Our classroom structure and materials allow children to be self-directed and self-paced.

Our well-rounded curriculum includes French and Spanish, art, and computer labs. True Montessori environment serving children at all levels from gifted to special needs. Pre/K: 8:30-11:30 or 8:30-3:15.

Maria Montessori International Academy 7507 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268 Phone: 317-291-5557 www.mariamontessori-intl.org Type of School: Montessori Ages/Grades: Infant to 6th grade Maria Montessori International Academy offers a child centered Montessori program

allowing children to learn at their own pace and are treated with respect. Teachers encourage and inspire children to do not only the minimum, but also their best, where learning should be a happy, joyous experience! Children learn how to think for themselves and how to solve problems in original and creative ways and have a positive self-image. Children participate in math, language, music, art, practical life, science, geography, and foreign language. The lead teachers possess bachelor degree and certif ication in Montessori Education. Discover the Difference at the Maria Montessori!

Now accepting applications for all ages toddlers, Pre-K and Kindergarten.

Northside Montessori School 1224 E. 52nd St., Indianapolis, IN 46205 Contact: Judy Edwards Phone: 317-251-2979 Fax: 317-251-6675 Email: judithe9@aol.com Type of School: Montessori Hours/Dates: half-day 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. all-day 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Field Trips: Yes-Elementary Ages/Grades: primary 3 to 6 year olds elementary1st through 6th grade Restrictions: 3 years old, out of diapers/ pull-ups Religious Affiliation: None Before/After School Care: Yes

Licenses/Awards/Certifications: Licensed, registered with the Indiana Department of Education, AMS Association.

Specialties: Music classes and private lessons/language/ physical activity program.

Located in Broad Ripple area. NMS provides an environment with dedicated teachers to meet each child's curiosities and natural love of learning. Call for an appointment to visit us to fully appreciate Montessori in action!

St. Luke’s Early Childhood Programs 100 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260 Bobbi Main-Jackson, Dir. 317-844-3399 mainb@stlukesumc.com stlukesumc.com Cost/Tuition/Financial Aid: Available upon request Labor Day-Memorial Day 9am-1pm with Summer Programs available Preschool 3 yrs (by Sept 1 of school year)-5 yrs, Parents’ Day Out 10 mos (by Sept 1 of school year)-3 yrs Tours available upon request.

St Luke’s Community Preschool is a weekday, developmentally appropriate and experience based program. Two welltrained, degreed teachers are in each classroom. Parents’ Day Out is a structured play experience that provides parents some time for themselves on a regular basis on M, Th, F. We provide a warm and loving Christian environment in which children can learn and grow. Tours available upon request. Visitors welcome.

St. Richard’s School 33 E. 33rd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205 Melinda W. Fisher 317-926-0425 x134 mfisher@strichardsschool.org www.strichardsschool.org Cost/Tuition/Financial Aid: PKGrade Four $13,115 Grades FiveEight $13,715 2009 FA: $450,000 Multiple field trips per grade level offered each year Age three (3) through Grade Eight Prefer student to be three years old prior to June 1st for Pre-Kindergarten.

Before/After School Care: Before Care: 7:00 - 8:00 a.m.

After Care: 3:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Independent Episcopal day school offering a community f illed with academic rigor, faith based ecumenism and long-standing traditions. Its mission is to instill knowledge and values for a lifetime through the implementation of f ive Pillars for Success: Faith, Classic Curriculum, Leadership, Civic Responsibility, and Global Readiness.

Pre-Kindergarten (3) through Grade 8.

Sycamore School 1750 W. 64th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260

Dr. Susan Karpicke, Director of Admissions 317-202-2500 skarpicke@sycamoreschool.org www.sycamoreschool.org 1/2 day programs range from $5,030 to $8010; Full-day PreK through 8th grade is $13,495 for 2009-2011. Financial assistance is available. Please contact dridings@sycamoreschool.org.

M -TH 8:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.; F 8:15 a.m.- 2:15 p.m. Parent Tours: Please call 317-202-2519 to schedule a parent tour.

2 yrs. 8 mos. - 8th grade At Sycamore, teachers trained in gifted education deliver a curriculum designed to challenge and engage gifted learners. Art, music, Spanish, PE and technology are taught at all levels. Extensive f ield trips, athletics, child care, f inancial aid, and a wide variety of after school activities are offered.

$3,515 Pre-School - $5,750 Hours/Dates: 8:00am - 3:30pm MonThurs 8:00am - 12:30pm Fridays Before/After School Care: 7:00am8:00am Mon-Friday, 3:30pm-6:00pm Mon-Thurs 12:30pm-5:30pm Fridays Founded in 1963, Indianapolis Jr. Academy provides a well-rounded educational program with emphasis on spiritual, mental, physical, and social development.

Our teachers are dedicated Christians who desire to prepare children academically and socially in an accepting environment where Christian principles are modeled and taught. The teachers enjoy enhancing the curriculum with thematic units, hands-on activities, and f ield trips to interesting places in our area. We currently offer grades Pre-K to 8th, along with a 3-year old Pre-School program.

WEE Care Preschool and Kindergarten

8901 Fall Creek Road, Indianapolis, IN 46256 Contact: Sandi Carter ortheast Phone: 317-594-6968 Heritage Christian School Email: weecare@fallcreekbaptist.com 6401 E. 75th Street, www.fallcreekbaptist.com Indianapolis, In 46250 Type of School: Early Childhood Contact: Emily Iglendza, Director Cost/Tuition/Financial Aid: $145 per of Enrollment Management month for our 2 - 3 program; $205 Phone: 317-849-3441 for our PreKindergarten program; Email: Admissions@ $215 for our Kindergarten program; heritagechristian.net $95 for Mom's Day Out; $205 for Cost/Tuition/Financial 2 - 3 year olds with Mom's Day Out Aid: $3839 - $9130 Hours/Dates: 2 - 3 years meet Tues/ Open House Dates: Prep K -12th Thurs from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; PreK Grade Campus Days 9am - 5pm and Kindergarten meet Tues/Thurs Thursday, March 10th and Thursday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. AND Wed from 9 March 31st. RSVP on the HCS website a.m. - 2 p.m.; 6 months - 3 years at www.heritagechristian.net can take advantage of Mom's Day Out on Wed from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Financial aid available for Field Trips: PreK and Kindergarten qualified families attend several field trips a year. In the Biblical worldview learning past, they have visited Tuttles Apple Bus Transportation Available Orchard, Traders Point Creamery and Before and After School Care Stoney Creek Farms, Geist Sports High Ability Learners Program Academy and Uncle Bill Pet Center.

Honors and AP classes Ages/Grades: 6 months old (for Fine Arts and IHSAA Atletics Mom' Day Out) through Kindergarten Accredited by the Association of Christian Religious Affiliation: Christian Schools International (ACSI) & NCA. Before/After School Care: Prep K - 12th Grade college preparatory, Early drop off is offered for an Christian school. Non-denominational additional fee (ask for details) & independent. The mission of HCS is is Open House Dates: OPEN HOUSE to glorify God through the discipleship was February 8, 2011 12 p.m . - 2 of students and the pursuit of excellence p.m. Early registration discounts offered until June 1st, 2011 in education with the Bible as the We are a Christian Preschool located foundation and Jesus Christ as our focus. inside Fall Creek Baptist Church on Fall Creek Road. We provide structure and guided activities to develop Indianapolis Jr. Academy language, reading, writing and math 2910 East 62nd Street, skills appropriate to your child's stage of Indianapolis, IN 46220 development. Music, Spanish and Motor Phone: 317-251-0560 Gym are also offered with the program.

Email: ijacademy@comcast.net Call for your personal tour today! And... www.ijacademy.org ask about our early registration discounts!

Private Independent: Preschool - Middle School Religious Affiliation: Christian orthwest - Protestant/Other A Little Angel's Child Care 7434 Michigan Road, Cost/Tuition/Financial Aid: Indianapolis, IN 46268 egistration Fees - $250 PreContact: Alice Glenn-Artis school Registration - $125 Tuition:

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Phone: 317-872-8080 Fax: 317-291-6880 Hours/Dates: 6:30 am - 6:00 pm Ages/Grades: 6 weeks - 12 years (before & after care) Summer program: “Traveling Squad” for 1st thru 6th graders.

The best kept secret on the North side. A Christian learning environment designed for today’s family. We have a very diverse student population and we strive to satisfy all children’s needs. We offer a well rounded program stressing learning through directed play. We emphasize the traditional core values of “Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and Respect.”

Conveniently located in New Augusta

Funshine Children's Center 3535 West 96th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46268 Contact: Bree Loughman Phone: (317) 872-7755 Fax: 317-872-6511 Email: funshineforkids@sbcglobal.net www.funshineforkids.com Type of School: Early Childhood Cost/Tuition/Financial Aid: Competitive weekly tuition Hours/Dates: Mon.- Fri. 6:30AM - 6:00PM Field Trips: Yes Ages/Grades: 6 Weeks - 5 years of age Funshine Children's Center provides individualized care and educational programs to meet the needs of each child. Our Creative Curriculum helps foster each child's social, physical, cognitive and language development.

Our certif ied teachers engage children in daily age-appropriate activities. Please schedule a tour for more information.

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International Montessori School, Inc. 2150 West 96th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260 Contact: Ranee Dhadialla Phone: 317-575-8733 Fax: 575-8737 Email: rkd1948@sbcglobal.net www.intlmontessori.com Type of School: Montessori Cost/Tuition/Financial Aid: Please call for more information Hours/Dates: 9 AM - 12 Noon or 9 AM - 3 PM with options for 7-9 AM, 3-6 PM Field Trips: Yes Ages/Grades: 3 - 9 years Before/After School Care: Yes Open House Dates: Call to schedule a tour A unique & warm place for children ages 3-9 years providing quality Montessori Education including exposure to diverse cultures, languages, art, music and more.

Traders Point Christian Academy 6600 S. Indianapolis Rd, Whitestown, IN 46075 INDYSCHILD.COM 53

Contact: Toni Kanzler Phone: 317-769-2450 Fax: 317-769-2456 Email: tkanzler@tpcs.org www.tpcs.org Type of School: Private Independent Cost/Tuition/Financial Aid: Preschool: $1665 - $3525, Elementary: $4528 - $6917, Middle School: $8237, High School: $9790 Financial aid is available for qualified families Hours/Dates: Traditional calendar: Preschool: 2 - 4 days per week for 3 hours per day, morning and afternoon classes;extended hour options available. KG - 12th grade: M - F 8:10am - 3:30pm Field Trips: Preschool - 12th various during the year. In addition: 5th grade to Bradford Woods, 6th grade to Cincinnati, 7th grade to Chicago, 8th grade to Washington DC/New York/Gettysburg, PA, 9th-10th to Nicaragua/Mexico Ages/Grades: Two years old - 12th grade. Half-day, extended-day and full-day kindergarten options.

Restrictions: Preschool - KG age cut-off is August 1. Academic performance must be at or above grade level. Biblical Worldview instruction. Fine Arts, Spanish KG - 12th, interscholastic athletics,

AP classes, laptop computer program, college preparatory.

Religious Affiliation: Christian - Protestant Before/After School Care: Before and After School Care available M - F at 7 am before school and to 6pm after school.

Open House Dates: KG - 5th: January 6 and March 2. Middle School: January 13 and March 9.

High School: January 27 and March 16. KG Round Up January 26.

Fully accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), NCA and State of Indiana (Freeway); college preparatory, nondenominational Christian school.

TPCA’s mission: to challenge/educate students within a Biblical worldview, leading them to a personal faith and transformed life in Jesus Christ.

Type of School: Montessori Cost/Tuition/Financial Aid: $425-$850 per Month Hours/Dates: MondayFriday 6:30 am -6:00 pm Field Trips: Yes Ages/Grades: 18 Months - 6 Years Uniforms/Dress Code: No Before/After School Care: Yes Serving toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartners. MGA builds children's self confidence and nurtures their natural curiosity. It's different from traditional child care and early education because children "learn by doing" to achieve a sense of pride and independence. Early on, children learn to cooperate with each other and resolve their own conflicts respectfully. Rather than a "cookie cutter" approach, MGA’s caring teachers and individualized attention enable each child to reach his or her highest potential.

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Indianapolis, In 46227 Contact: Kelly Sikora, Director of Admissions estfield Phone: 317-782-9990 Montessori School Email: kelly@ of Westfield, Inc. montessorigardenacademy.org 800 E. Sycamore Street, Westfield www.montessorigardenacademy.org Mary Lyman, Directress

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317-867-0158 montessoriwestfield@gmail.com Ages/Grades: Toddler- 15 months to 3 years; Ages 3-Kindergarten; Elementary 1: Grade 1-3; Elementary 2: Grade 4-8 Located on 3 wooded acres in Central Indiana, the Montessori School of Westfield adheres tothe academic traditions of Montessori while serving the present day child.

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June 2011 Calendar of Events

01 weds 01 Plainfield Library Summer Reading Club Kickoff

04 Indianapolis Charity Horse Show Occurring Daily Beginning Wednesday, June 01, 2011 Through Saturday, June 04, 2011.

Times: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Price: FREE Phone: 317-371-3777 Location: IN State Fairgrounds Blue Ribbon Pavilion. 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205 www.indycharityhs.org

Times: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Price: FREE Phone: 317-838-3801 Location: Plainf ield Library. 1120

Stafford Rd., Plainf ield, IN 46168 www.plainfieldlibrary.net/

All ages enjoy music, crafts, and games featuring many cultures. Included are a Chinese dance group, African stories, origami, a pinata, and Egyptian hieroglyphics. While supplies last, children ages birth through 5 years who register for Summer Reading Club can pick up a FREE club t-shirt sponsored by Duke Energy Indiana.

Peter & the Wolf: Russian Tales Times: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Price: FREE Phone: 317-878-9560 Location: JCPL Trafalger Branch. 424 Tower Street, Trafalgar, IN 46181

The Indianapolis Charity Horse Show benefits The Indiana Children’s Wish Fund. Morning sessions begin at 10:30 am each day (Saturday June 4 begins at 9am). Evening sessions begin at 6:30pm.

thurs 02 Concerts on the Canal Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Price: Single seats at community table are $10, $9 IHS Phone: 317-232-1882 Location: Kruse Family Stardust Terrace.

450 West Ohio St., Indianapolis, IN 46202 www.indianahistory.org

Enjoy a fun summer evening along the downtown canal at this popular outdoor summer concert series. This week’s concert features IUPUI Faculty Jazz Combo. You may reserve a table on the Terrace or bring your own chair or blanket and sit on the grassy hill across the Canal. Café, outdoor grill and cash bar are available by Hoaglin To Go.

www.jcplin.org

Join us for a fun hour of music and the story as we explore Peter and the Wolf.

Target Free Family Night Times: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

11 Price: FREE Phone: 317-334-3322 Location: The Children’s Museum. 3000

N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208 www.childrensmuseum.org

Sponsored generously by Target, the first Thursday of each month The Children's Museum opens free of charge from 4-8 p.m.

GLEE Live in Concert Times: 7:30 PM Price: $51.50 - $91.50 Phone: 317-917-2500 Location: Conseco Fieldhouse. 125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN 46204 www.consecofieldhouse.com

The North American engagement of “Glee Live! In Concert!,” is a unique concert experience once again conceived by Murphy that will include live performances of some of the show’s most memorable musical numbers from Seasons One and Two.

22 Indianapolis Indians vs. Syracuse Chiefs Times: 7:00 PM Price: See website for ticket info Phone: 317-269-3545 Location: Victory Field. 501 W. Maryland St, Indianapolis, IN 46225 www.indyindians.com

Stay after the game and enjoy a spectacular Indians fireworks show that will light up the downtown skyline. In addition, registered Boy Scouts are invited for a slumber party in the outfield, complete with snacks, a movie and breakfast the next day.

sat 04 Start Strong Indy with Radio Disney

fri 03 Barn Buddies Times: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM and 12:30 - 2PM Price: $11/member youth ($12/ non-member youth Phone: 317-776-6000 Location: Conner Prairie. 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers, IN 46038 www.connerprairie.org/

Visit the Conner barn and find out what animals may be there. Then we’ll have a barn dance in Featherston Barn. Kids must be accompanied by an adult (at no charge).

Reservations required: 317.776.6006

Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Price: FREE Phone: 317-574-2000 Location: St. Gabriel Church . 6000

W. 34th St., Indianapolis, IN Zip Radio Disney will be at the St. Gabriel Church Parking Lot at the Start Strong Indy Community Event in Partnership with La Plaza. Join the Road Crew from 10 to noon with tons of fun, games, prizes, and more.

You can also learn more about Start Strong.

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10th annual All-American Kids Fishing Derby

Times: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Price: FREE Phone: 317-327-7110 Location: Eagle Creek Park Coffer Dam .

7840 W. 56th St., Indianapolis, IN 46254 www.eaglecreekpark.org

Children ages four through 14 are invited to catch-and-release fish on the weekend the Indiana State Department of Natural Resources designates as a free-fishing day. Pre-registration deadline is June 1 at 5pm. Registration forms are available at the Eagle Creek Park Office or online at www.eaglecreekpark.org.

www.VintageIndiana.com

12th annual Vintage Indiana Wine & Food Festival Times: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Price: Adults $22 ($25 at the gate). Designated drivers $10.

Ages 6-20 $5. 5 & under free Phone: 1-800-832-WINE Location: Military Park. 801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN

Field Day Summer Reading Kick-off Times: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Price: FREE Phone: 317-881-1953 Location: Greenwood Public Library. 310 S. Meridian St., Greenwood, IN 46143

Over 200 wines from more than two dozen Indiana wineries will be available for tasting. Participating wineries also will sell wines by the bottle and case. Other festival attractions include live music, cooking and wine pairing demonstrations, the KidZone kids’ activities area, and more.

www.greenwoodlibrary.us

sun 05 The Forest Park Caboose Ride Times: See website for timetable.

Price: $5.00 round-trip for everyone age 2 and up Phone: 317-773-6000 Location: Indiana Transportation Museum. Box 83, Noblesville, IN 46061 www.itm.org

Looking for a historic and fun train ride that requires only a little time and money? Try our caboose shuttles, which run on thirteen Sundays in 2011.

Sun Safety Week

Bring the whole family out and participate in our outdoor events including waterworks, Frisbee golf, Home Run Derby, corn hole, relay races and more Raffle prizes will be awarded throughout the afternoon, so be sure to stop by the registration table to pick up your ticket and learn about all of the wonderful events planned for the entire family this summer.

Kite Making Workshop for Kids

Occurring Daily Beginning Sunday, June 05, 2011 Through Saturday, June 11, 2011.

Times: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Price: FREE Phone: 317-595-3150 Location: Fishers Trails and Multiuse paths, Fishers, IN 46038 www.fishers.in.us/parks

Times: 2:00 PM Price: FREE Phone: 275-4222 Location: Central Library . 40 E. St.

Clair St., Indianapolis, IN 46204 www.imcpl.org

Children ages 6 - 13 are invited to make a kite and learn about kite flying in this program presented by the Hoosier Kitefliers Society. This program will be held in The Learning Curve. Call to register.

1863 Civil War Journey: Raid on Indiana - Grand Opening Occurring Daily Beginning Saturday, June 04, 2011 Through Sunday, June 05, 2011.

Times: Sat., 10AM-5PM ; Sun., 11AM-5PM Price: Included with general admission Phone: 317-776-6000 Location: Conner Prairie. 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers, IN 46038 www.connerprairie.org/

Be the first to explore Conner Prairie’s incredible one-of-a-kind new outdoor experience that puts you right in the middle of a dramatic moment in Indiana during the Civil War. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War. Through theatrical wizardry, including video, sound, staging and actors dressed in authentic period costumes, you will be drawn into the true story of General John Hunt Morgan's cavalry raid on Indiana and its impact on families and communities.

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Summer is a great time to get out of the house. While enjoying the beautiful outdoors, don’t forget to protect yourself from the sun. Look for our staff throughout the parks and on the many paths and trails to obtain sun safe materials. Follow us at www.twitter.com/RitcheyWoods for instant updates on our location.

mon 06 Summer Kids Koncerts: Sensible Shoes Trio Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Price: FREE Phone: 317-571-4144 Location: River Heritage Park. 11813 River Road, Carmel, IN 46043 www.carmelclayparks.com

The Kids Koncert series is an enriching and engaging experience for young children ages 2-5 years. Filled with classical hits and singalong favorites, each show lasts one hour. Each show is carefully crafted to be entertaining and allow for the children to dance and sing. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held in MCC Banquet Rooms.

Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.

Movies in the Park - Yogi Bear Times: 7:00 PM Price: FREE Phone: 317-327-PARK Location: Thatcher Park & Family Center.

4649 W. Vermont St, Indianapolis, IN 46222 www.indyparks.org

Join Indy Parks for this free movie event!

Kids in the Kitchen

Location: Monon Community Ctr.. 1235 Central Park Drive East, Carmel, IN 46032 www.carmelclayparks.com

Times: 4:00-5:00 PM or 6:30-7:30 PM Price: FREE Phone: 317-844-3363 Location: Carmel Clay Public Library.

55 4th Avenue S.E., Carmel, IN 46032 www.carmel.lib.in.us

For children entering grades 1-3. Listen to stories, play games and head into our “kitchen” to prepare your own simple snack. Adults, please let us know if your child has food allergies (registration begins June 3). Register in person, online or by calling 844-3363.

tues 07 Fishers Summer Concert Series, Parrots of the Caribbean Times: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Price: FREE Phone: 317-595-3150 Location: Fishers Town Hall. 1 Municipal Dr., Fishers, IN 46038 www.fishers.in.us/parks

Join Fishers Parks and Recreation Tuesday nights this summer for free outdoor concerts perfect for the whole family. Bring a picnic, lawn chairs, or blankets. Bring an office supply to support Janus Developmental Services. Weather Line: 317-595-3491.

Storytime Express @ the Monon - Perfect Pets Times: 11-11:25AM Price: FREE Phone: 317-848-7275

For children ages 2-5 & their caregivers. This fast-paced interactive mix of fun-filled stories, rhymes and songs paired with a simple craft is presented by librarians from the Carmel Library, and is designed to introduce and practice critical early literacy skills. Younger siblings are welcome. Registration is required through Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation.

Ronald McDonald Live Family Event Times: 3:00 PM Price: FREE Phone: 317-579-0304 Location: Hamilton East Library. Five Municipal Dr., Fishers, IN 46038 www.hepl.lib.in.us/

Everyone’s favorite clown is coming to the library! Don’t miss out on your opportunity to join in on the fun and meet Ronald McDonald. All ages are welcome. Each family is asked to register and provide the number of attendees.

Community Tuesday Times: Various Times Price: Various Discounts Apply Location: Participating White River State Park attractions On the first Tuesday of every month, the White River State Park offers discounts for the organizations located inside of the park.

Participants include the Indianapolis Zoo and White River Gardens, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, the Indiana State Museum and IMAX, the NCAA Hall of Fame Museum and Victory Field.

See website for a complete list of discounts.

weds 08 Summer Showtime: How to Train Your Dragon Times: 1:30 PM

Price: FREE Phone: 317-275-4100 Location: Central Library. 40 E. St.

Clair St., Indianapolis, IN 46204 www.imcpl.org

Come take a break from the summer heat and enjoy a free movie!

homeless shelters, food banks, medical mission trips, schools and more worldwide.

Serving begins at 8:30 a.m. downstairs in the Parish Hall and 9:30 a.m. under the tents on the circle. The festival ends at 6:00 p.m. or until desserts sell out.

Read With the Chief Times: 11:00 AM Price: FREE Phone: 317-275-4340 Location: Eagle Library. 3325 Lowry Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46222

Concerts on the Canal Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Price: Single seats at community table are $10, $9 IHS Phone: 317-232-1882 Location: Kruse Family Stardust Terrace.

450 West Ohio St., Indianapolis, IN 46202

www.imcpl.org

www.indianahistory.org

Preschoolers, school-age children and their families are invited for a summer reading break with Commander Peter Mungovan of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, Northwest District. Summer reading program participants will earn points for listening.

Each program will include a craft project.

Enjoy a fun summer evening along the downtown canal at this popular outdoor summer concert series. This week’s concert features John Vander Gheynst Jazz Orchestra.

You may reserve a table on the Terrace or bring your own chair or blanket and sit on the grassy hill across the Canal. Café, outdoor grill and cash bar are available by Hoaglin To Go.

thurs 09 46th Annual Strawberry Festival

Jim Gill’s Family Room Tour Times: 4:00 - 4:45 PM or 7:00 - 7:45 PM Price: FREE Phone: 317-844-3363 Location: Carmel Public Library. 55 4th Avenue S.E., Carmel, IN 46032 www.carmel.lib.in.us

Times: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM Prices: $2 - $6 Phone: 317-251-1950 Location: Christ Church

Cathedral. 125 Monument Cir., Indianapolis, IN 46204 www.cccindy.org/strawberry-festival

Christ Church Cathedral Women's Strawberry Festival is a missions work to heal the world as proceeds fund orphanages,

For young children & their caregivers. Awardwinning musician and author, Jim Gill offers more than a show to watch. Everyone has an opportunity to clap, sing, dance and even sneeze along to the silly and inspiring musical games he creates while strumming energetic rhythms on his banjo. Free tickets are required and will be available beginning Friday, June 3, online or at the Children’s desk.

fri 10 The Cool Creek Concert Series Times: 7:00 PM Price: $5 for adults; children 12 and under are free Phone: 317-440-4000

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Location: Cool Creek Park . 2000 E. 151st St., Carmel, IN 46033

Price: $10 and up Location: Hilbert Circle Theatre . 45

www.myhamiltoncountyparks.com

Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46204

One of the most popular bands in the concert’s 16-year history, Polkaboy will power launch the series with their eclectic musical offerings and unforgettable stage presence. Gates open at 6pm.

www.indianapolissymphony.org/

Family Camp Out

Back by popular demand, Cirque de la Symphonie brings the magic of cirque to the Hilbert Circle Theatre. The world’s best aerial flyers, acrobats, jugglers and strongmen perform past favorites and all-new acts in sync with ethereal and awe-inspiring symphonic music. See website for pricing and show times.

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Let’s Meet PBS KIDS in the Park’s opening ceremonies begin at 10 am with a colorful walking procession of PBS KIDS characters, clowns and local mascots through the festival venue. Families will want to arrive early to catch the parade. This year’s festivities will feature characters from The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That!, Curious George, Clifford the Big Red Dog, SUPER WHY!, WordGirl, Martha Speaks, Maya & Miguel, Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman, WordWorld, and Cyberchase, plus Peep, Quack and Chirp from Peep and The Big Wide World.

With special guests the Kratt Brothers!

Festival of the Americas

sun 12 Meet the Nature Center Animals Times: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Price: FREE Phone: 317-327-7180 Location: Holliday Park. 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN 46260

Times: 4:30 PM Price: $40 / family Phone: 317-571-4144 Location: West Park. 2700 w

116th St, Fishers, IN 46038 www.carmelclayparks.com

Load up the kids, dig out your tents, and head over to West Park for our Family Camp out. Campers will chow down on tasty camping classics such as beans, hot dogs, and hamburgers. Then we will all enjoy family games, and a movie under the stars. The film will be How to Train Your Dragon (PG). Night owls are then invited to join a late night hike around the park. Participants must bring their own tent, bug spray, and flashlights- we will provide the rest.

Movies in the Park: How to Train Your Dragon Times: DUSK Price: FREE Phone: 317-571-4144 Location: 2700 w 116th St, Fishers, IN 46038

Times: 3:00 PM Price: $12 Advance; $13 Day of Show Phone: 317-940-6444 Location: Clowes Hall. 4602 Sunset www.cloweshall.org

Get up close and personal with the animals who call the nature center home. We'll learn about what makes each animal unique as well as how our naturalists keep them happy and healthy. All ages, no registration required.

The culmination of an intensive week of study by children’s choirs who have traveled to Indiana to sing with the Indianapolis Children’s Choir. North, South and Central American choirs come together and the end result is a choral concert that pays tribute to the finest artistic standards in choral music today.

Coxhall Gardens Concerts in the Centerpiece Times: 6:00 PM Price: FREE Phone: 317-440-4000 Location: Coxhall Gardens. 2000 West 116th Street, Carmel, IN 46032

Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46208

www.myhamiltoncountyparks.com

National Geographic Treasures of the Earth

www.carmelclayparks.com

On Friday nights take a stroll to West Park for a one-of-a-kind experience that offers everyone the opportunity to sit back, relax, and enjoy the show under the stars. Dogs, picnics, and lawn chairs are welcome. Alcoholic beverages and smoking are not permitted on Park property. In case of inclement weather, this event will be canceled.

Night Hike-The moon Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Price: Resident $4/Non-resident $6 Phone: 317-595-3150 Location: Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve 10410 Hague Road, Fishers, IN 46038 www.fishers.in.us/parks

Every June we celebrate one of our favorite children’s authors, Eric Carle (since it’s his birthday month and all) This year we will focus our night hike around Papa Please Get the Moon for Me. We will focus on the story, the moon, and moon phases.

This evening is geared towards families with younger children. Register by 6/6.

Cirque de la Symphonie Occurring Daily Beginning Friday, June 10, 2011 Through Sunday, June 12, 2011.

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Times: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Price: Included with museum admission Phone: 317-334-3322 Location: The Children’s Museum. 3000

N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208 www.childrensmuseum.org

In this extraordinary new permanent exhibit, children and their families will be transported to world-renowned archaeological sites for hands-on adventures. Immerse yourself in recreations of the tomb of Egyptian pharaoh Seti I, the burial site of China's Terra Cotta Warriors, and the Caribbean shipwreck of the Cara Merchant, commandeered by famous seafarer and convicted pirate Captain Kidd. Piece together clues to human history using the tools of archaeology.

WFYI: Let’s Meet PBS KIDS in the Park Times: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Price: FREE Locations: Military Park. 601 W. New York Street, Indianapolis 46202

Indianapolis Municipal Band, with Music Director Dan Bolin. Enjoy this opportunity for the whole family to enjoy IMB’s varied collection of concert band music, perfectly suited for The Centerpiece!

Science of Magic Workshop Times: 2:00 PM Price: FREE Phone: 317-275-4470 Location: Nora Library. 8625 Guilford Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46240 www.imcpl.org

Now you see it, now you don't! Children of all ages and families are invited as magician Daniel Lusk will reveal some of the science behind the tricks.

Registration is recommended.

mon 13 Summer Kids Koncerts: Island Breeze Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Price: FREE Phone: 317-571-4144 Location: West Park. 2700 w 116th St, Carmel, IN 46044 www.carmelclayparks.com

The Kids Koncert series is an enriching and engaging experience for young children ages 2-5 years. Filled with classical hits and singalong favorites, each show lasts one hour. Each show is carefully crafted to be entertaining

and allow for the children to dance and sing. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held in MCC Banquet Rooms.

Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.

Kite Making Workshop for Kids Times: 3:00 PM Price: FREE Phone: 317-275-4350 Location: East 38th Street Library. 5420 E. 38th St, Indianapolis, IN 46218 www.imcpl.org

Children ages 6 - 13 are invited to make a kite and learn about kite flying in this program presented by the Hoosier Kitefliers Society. Call 275-4350 to register.

tues 14 Fishers Summer Concert Series, Forever the Tribute Times: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Price: FREE Phone: 317-595-3150 Location: Fishers Town Hall. 1 Municipal Dr., Fishers, IN 46038 www.fishers.in.us/parks

Join Fishers Parks and Recreation Tuesday nights this summer for free outdoor concerts perfect for the whole family Bring a picnic, lawn chairs, or blankets. No scooters, Razors’, skateboards, rollerblades, skates or bicycles, please. Bring an office supply to support Janus Developmental Services. Weather Line: 317-595-3491.

Make Art for Dad Times: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Price: FREE Phone: 317-738-2833 Location: JCPL Franklin Branch.

401 State St., Franklin, IN 46131 www.jcplin.org

Create some fabulous art to take home to your dad as a Father’s Day gift.

weds 15 Stranger Danger Personal Safety Times: 4:30 PM and 6:30 PM Price: FREE Phone: 317-770-3242 Location: Hamilton East Library. One Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN 46060 www.hepl.lib.in.us/

Give your children the skills they need to prevent assault and abduction. This personal safety course is ideal for children ages 5-14 years of age and will address possible scenarios and the best ways for children to handle those scenarios. All materials used in this class have been approved through the Amber Alert program. Each child will also receive a "child ID kit" for parents to complete with their child.

thurs 16 Safe Sitter Basic Class at the Westview Healthplex Times: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Price: Members:$50; Guests:$70 Phone: 317-920-7412 Location: Westview Healthplex Sports Club.

special: Receive $2 off general admission until Midnight before each event.

3660 Guion Road, Indianapolis, IN 46222

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Family Fun Day Hosted by Radio Disney 98.3FM Times: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Price: FREE Phone: 800-665-9056 Location: White River State Park. 801 West Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204

www.westviewhealthplex.org

Safe Sitter is a medically accurate program that teaches boys and girls ages 11 and up how to handle emergencies when caring for children. This class teaches safe and nurturing child care techniques, behavior management skills, and appropriate responses to medical emergencies. Upon completion of this class the participant will receive a Safe Sitter manual and completion card.

Concerts on the Canal Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Price: Single seats at a community table are available for $10, $9 for IHS members.

Phone: 317-232-1882 Location: Kruse Family Stardust Terrace.

450 West Ohio St., Indianapolis, IN 46202 www.indianahistory.org

Enjoy a fun summer evening along the downtown canal at this popular outdoor summer concert series. This week’s concert features Orquesta Bravo . You may reserve a table on the Terrace or bring your own chair or blanket and sit on the grassy hill across the Canal. Café, outdoor grill and cash bar are available by Hoaglin To Go.

fri 17 The Cool Creek Concert Series Times: 7:00 PM Price: $5 for adults; children 12 and under are free Phone: 317-440-4000 Location: Cool Creek Parik. 2000 E. 151st St., Carmel, IN 46033 www.myhamiltoncountyparks.com

The Bishops, Indy’s premier rock and pop cover band will get everyone on their feet… and keep them there throughout their allin performance. Gates open at 6 p.m.

Zoolapalooza Times: 5:30 PM Price: Included in general admission price Phone: 317-630-2001 Location: 1200 W. Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46222 www.indyzoo.com

Batten down the hatches! The Zoo is stepping up its musical entertainment another notch with a brand new concert series call ZooLaPalooza. Some of the area’s best decade bands will take the stage in the middle of the gorgeous Zoo grounds.

THE BLUZ BROTHERS Times: 7:00 PM Price: $8; Children Ages 2 & Under: FREE Phone: 1-800-838-3006 Location: Garfield Park . 2432 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46203 www.indyparks.org

The Bluz Brothers is an eight piece band dedicated to the great R&B sounds made popular by Jake and Elwood Blues. Since 1995, they have performed at festivals, clubs and casinos across the Midwest. For a taste of Chicago, they can’t be beat. Pre-Sale

Most appropriate for children ages 6 and up. Registration required for dad only.

One project per family. Register by 6/10

www.RadioDisney.com/Indianapolis Times: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Price: $5 per child or $15

per group of 3 or more Phone: 317-327-7161 Location: Broad Ripple Park. 1550 Broad

Ripple Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46220 www.indyparks.org

Touch a Truck day gives children an opportunity to touch, feel, and climb through, into and out of each truck or car.

Your child could see fire trucks, police cars, tractors, rescue vehicles, and much more! Each child needs to be accompanied by an adult. Don’t forget your camera!

Radio Disney 98.3FM presents the Second Annual Family Fun Day Experience, supported by ARS/Rescue Rooter and Fox59 WXIN-TV. Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of entertainment and exhibitors at White River State Park's Celebration Plaza. Dress up as your favorite Disney character and enjoy on-stage entertainment

by Disney's Phineas and Ferb and Radio Disney "N.B.T." artist Coco Jones.

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Kites!

Times: Noon – 4PM Price: Included with museum admission Location: Indiana State Museum. 650 W.

Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204 www.indianamuseum.org

Colorful, bold, graceful and a bit unpredictable, kites fascinate young and old alike. With a dash of science and a pinch of artistic creativity, learn how to build your own kite and f ind out what makes them soar. Meet kite hobbyists and engineering experts who can tell you exactly how to go f ly a kite.

mon 20 Summer Kids Koncerts: Stacia Demos Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Price: FREE Phone: 317-571-4144 Location: River Heritage Park. 11813

River Road, Carmel, IN 46043

sat 18 Green Cleaning Workshop Times: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Price: Members $7, Nonmembers $10 Phone: 317-636-5409 Location: Morris-Butler House. 1204 N. Park Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46202

www.carmelclayparks.com

The Kids Koncert series is an enriching and engaging experience for young children ages 2-5 years. Filled with classical hits and sing-along favorites, each show lasts one hour. Each show is carefully crafted to be entertaining and allow for the children to dance and sing.

In case of inclement weather, concerts

www.indianalandmarks.org

Trying to go green? You can clean with homemade solutions, at a fraction of the cost of caustic modern cleaning agents. The Victorian housekeeper knew how to make affordable, effective cleaning solutions using items from her larder. Back by popular demand, join us for a demonstration of cleaning supplies right out of the pages of 19th century cookbooks and make a couple of green cleaners to take home.

ICC Choral Festival Times: 3:00 PM Price: $12 Advance; $13 Day of Show Phone: 317-940-6444 Location: Clowes Hall. 4602 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46208 www.cloweshall.org

Over 300 campers join veteran ICC singers on stage, singing songs learned in just one week in the culmination of ICC’s week-long summer camp. The prowess not only of the ICC directors but of the children themselves is on display in this concert that pulsates with the power of hundreds of children’s voices.

Dad and Lad Stepping Stone Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Price: Resident $10. Non-resident $15 Phone: 317-595-3150 Location: Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve.

10410 Hague Road, Fishers, IN 46038 www.fishers.in.us/parks

Fathers and children will enjoy a day outside, creating a masterpiece. You will work together to create a stepping stone.

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will be held in MCC Banquet Rooms.

Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.

Alphabetoons Drawing Workshop Times: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Price: FREE Phone: 317-885-5035 Location: Greenwood Public Library. 310 S. Meridian St., Greenwood, IN 46143 www.greenwoodlibrary.us

Gr K-5 Cartoon Express returns Join Justin Barnes and learn to draw and cartoon your way through the alphabet This workshop is free but space is limited so register early.

Movies in the Park - Megamind Times: 7:00 PM Price: FREE Phone: 317-327-PARK Location: Christian Park. 4200 English Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46201 www.indyparks.org

Join Indy Parks for this free movie event!

tues 21 Fishers Summer Concert Series, Peace Train Times: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Price: FREE Phone: 317-595-3150 Location: Fishers Town Hall. 1 Municipal Dr., Fishers, IN 46038 www.fishers.in.us/parks

Join Fishers Parks & Recreation Tuesday nights this summer for free outdoor concerts perfect for the whole family!

Bring a picnic, lawn chairs, or blankets. No scooters, Razors®, skateboards, rollerblades, skates or bicycles, please. Bring an office

GREAT AMERICAN BACKYARD CAMPOUT™ saturday, june 25 6:00pm - 8:00am your house or your neighbors

supply to support Janus Developmental Services. Weather Line: 317-595-3491.

Amazing Magnet Workshop Times: 2:00 PM Price: FREE Phone: 275-4222 Location: Central Library. 40 E. St. Clair St., Indianapolis, IN 46204 www.imcpl.org

Children of all ages are invited to explore the role of magnetism during this workshop presented by Mad Science of North Central Indiana. They'll use magnetic wands to explore magnetic forces, try to confuse compass needles, and magnetize paper clips. Call to register.

Family Game Night at Fountain Square Times: 6:00 PM Price: FREE Phone: 317-275-4390 Location: Fountain Square Library. 1066 Virginia Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203 www.imcpl.org

Families are invited to play a variety of fun and educational board games with their children.

Mad About Science: Capture the Wind Times: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Price: FREE Phone: 317-535-6206 Location: JCPL Clark Pleasant. 530 Tracy Rd., Ste. 250, New Whiteland, IN 46184 www.jcplin.org/

Join us as we harness the air and make discoveries during this scientific hour. We will grab our safety glasses as we experiment and see where the wind takes us! Space is limited and registration is required so please sign up at 535-6206 or www.jcplin.org.

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Lego Time Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Price: FREE Phone: 317-844-3363 Location: Carmel Clay Public Library .

55 4th Avenue S.E., Carmel, IN 46032

44th Indianapolis Early Music Festival Times: 7:00 PM Phone: 317-232-1882 Location: Indiana History Center. 450 West Ohio St., Indianapolis, IN 46202

www.carmel.lib.in.us

www.indianahistory.org

For children entering grades 1-5. We’ll provide the Legos; you provide the creativity! Drop in for all or part of the hour. For more information, call the Children’s & Youth Services desk at 844-3363.

Known for his stunning blend of dazzling virtuosity and colorful expressivity, Matthias Maute is recognized as one of the most outstanding recorder players of his generation and has also earned an international reputation for his formidable talents as a traverso player as well as a composer.

thurs 23 Storytime Express @ the Monon - What Can You Do with a Box? Times: 11:00 - 11:25 AM Price: FREE Phone: 317-848-7275 Location: 1235 Central Park Drive East, Carmel, IN 46032 www.carmelclayparks.com

For children ages 2-5 & their caregivers. This fast-paced interactive mix of fun-filled stories, rhymes and songs paired with a simple craft is presented by librarians from the Carmel Library, and is designed to introduce and practice critical early literacy skills. Younger siblings are welcome.

Registration is required through Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation. Registration deadline is one week prior to the start date of the program.

Concerts on the Canal Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Price: Single seats at a community table are available for $10, $9 for IHS Phone: 317-232-1882 Location: Kruse Family Stardust Terrace. 450 West Ohio St., Indianapolis, IN 46202 www.indianahistory.org

Enjoy a fun summer evening along the downtown canal at this popular outdoor summer concert series. This week’s concert features IUPUI Jazz Ensemble. You may reserve a table on the Terrace or bring your own chair or blanket and sit on the grassy hill across the Canal. Café, outdoor grill and cash bar are available by Hoaglin To Go.

It's a Gas! Workshop Times: 6:00 PM Price: FREE Phone: 317-275-4430 Location: InfoZone.

3000 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208 www.imcpl.org

Children of all ages and adults are invited to be amazed by the impressive science experiments presented

by Nitro Joe. He'll use different gases to demonstrate physical and chemical changes.

Balloons will explode, potions will change color, bubbles will flow, and creeping fog will cover the floor!

Holliday Park: Family Friday Night Campfires Times: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Price: $5/individual Phone: 317-327-7180 Location: Holliday Park. 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN 46260 www.hollidaypark.org

Tired of spending your Friday night in front of the TV? Come share in a fun adventure for the whole family. We will start around the campfire and then focus on the topic of the evening. We will provide the roasting sticks and s'mores, you are welcome to bring hot dogs and make a meal of it! All ages, registration required.

sat 25 Great American Backyard Campout® Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 AM Price: FREE Phone: 317-595-3150 Location: Your house or your neighbor’s www.fishers.in.us/parks

A National Wildlife Federation program designed to encourage families and friends to get outside and experience camping. What could be easier than camping in your own backyard? Visit www.fishers.in.us/rwnp for more information and to sign up on the national website to be a part of the Fishers Community Campout and to support conservation and education programs through NWF.

Indian Market and Festival Occurring Daily Beginning Saturday, June 25, 2011 Through Sunday, June 26, 2011.

Times: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Price: Adults $10; Children 17-under FREE Phone: 317-636-9378 Location: Eiteljorg. 500 W. Washington, Indianapolis, IN 46204 www.eiteljorg.org

Art, food, music, dance and family activities. Visit more than 130 Native artists from more than 60 tribes. Celebrate Native American cultures through authentic art, music, dance, demonstrations, food, and more. Family activities for all ages. Admission to the festival also includes admission to the museum.

Family Fun Concerts: THE VERVE PIPE Times: 10:00 AM Price: $6; Children Ages 2 & Under: FREE Phone: 1-800-838-3006 Location: Eagle Creek Park Marina. 7602 Walnut Point Road, Indianapolis, IN 46254 www.indyparks.org

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Do you remember singing along with “The Freshmen?” This energetic rock band from East Lansing, Michigan has multitudes of fans and hits, and is now touring the nation with a new album of fun, quirky and original family-friendly songs. Ticket price includes park admission; pre-sale special: $2 off until midnight before concert date.

Fishers Freedom Festival Occurring Daily Beginning Saturday, June 25, 2011 Through Sunday, June 26, 2011.

Times: 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM Price: FREE Phone: 317-595-3195 Location: Roy G. Holland Park, Fishers, IN 46038 www.FishersFreedomFestival.org

The 23rd annual Fishers Freedom Festival offers fireworks, 5K, live music/ entertainment, K-9 demonstrations, children and teen tents, disc dog competitions, two parades, and a street dance. With over 50,000 attendees from all over the U.S., this free family event hosts art and craft sites, business booths, food vendors, games booths, and more. Grand finale will be a live band and fireworks. Please bring donation of non-perishables.

sun 26 4th Annual Indianapolis Kids Triathlon Times: 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM Price: $30 general public / $24 JCC Member through June 19

Phone: 317-251-9467 Location: Arthur M. Glick JCC. 6701

Hoover Road, Indianapolis, IN 46260 www.JCCindy.org

For kids 14 and under. All athletic levels welcome. For more information visit www.JCCindy.org.

Register at www.active.com.

mon 27 Summer Kids Koncerts: Ruditoonz Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Price: FREE Phone: 317-571-4144 Location: West Park. 2700 w 116th St, Carmel, IN 46044 www.carmelclayparks.com

The Kids Koncert series is an enriching and engaging experience for young children ages 2-5 years. Filled with classical hits and singalong favorites, each show lasts one hour. Each show is carefully crafted to be entertaining and allow for the children to dance and sing. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held in MCC Banquet Rooms.

Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.

Amazing Magnet Workshop Times: 12:15 PM; 2:00PM, 4PM, and 6PM. Price: FREE Phone: 317-275-4380 Location: Franklin Road Library. 5550 S. Franklin Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46239 www.imcpl.org

Children of all ages are invited to explore the role of magnetism during this workshop presented by Mad Science of North Central Indiana. They'll use magnetic wands to explore magnetic forces, try to confuse compass needles, and magnetize paper clips.

skates or bicycles, please. Bring an office supply to support Janus Developmental Services. Weather Line: 317-595-3491.

Prince and Princess Party Times: 7:00 PM Price: FREE Phone: 317-770-3242 Location: Hamilton East Library . One Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN 46060

Wild About Animals: Live Animal Shows!

Times: 2:00 PM Price: FREE Phone: 317-275-4320 Location: College Avenue Library. 4180 N. College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46205

www.hepl.lib.in.us/

Youth, ages 3 to 6, are invited to this royally fun event. We will play games, read stories, and make royal art pieces. Children are encouraged to dress in their finest prince and princess attire. Refreshments will be served and registration is required.

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Children of all ages are invited to experience animals face-to-face during this presentation

by Animalia. Learn what animals eat and where they live, along with other facts. Five animals will be presented.

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Fishers Summer Concert Series, bbi Times: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Price: FREE Phone: 317-595-3150 Location: Fishers Town Hall. 1 Municipal Dr., Fishers, IN 46038

Intermediate School Age Program - Mythlopedia Times: 11:00 AM Price: FREE Phone: 317-579-0304 Location: Hamilton East Library. Five Municipal Dr., Fishers, IN 46038

www.fishers.in.us/parks

www.hepl.lib.in.us/

Join Fishers Parks and Recreation Tuesday nights this summer for free outdoor concerts perfect for the whole family Bring a picnic, lawn chairs, or blankets. No scooters, Razors®, skateboards, rollerblades,

Trace the genealogy of the Greek gods and goddesses, and their Roman relatives. Learn how they became the ‘roots’ of today’s language. Registration required. Space is limited.

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Dora and Diego--Let's Explore Occurring Daily Through Sunday, August 14, 2011.

Times: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Price: Free with museum admission Phone: 317-334-3322 Location: The Children’s Museum. 3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208 www.childrensmuseum.org

Explore this active adventure in the enchanting world of Dora the Explorer and her animal-rescuing cousin Diego. Produced by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis in cooperation with Nickelodeon, the Dora and Diego - Let’s Explore exhibit is presented by the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation of Indiana. 2010 Viacom International Inc. All rights reserved. Nickelodeon, Dora the Explorer, Go, Diego, Go and all related titles, logos, and characters are trademarks of Viacom International.

Family Fun on the Farm Occurring Every Fri, Sat & Sun Through Sunday, August 28, 2011.

Times: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Price: $10 bracelet can be purchased for all activities excluding the Zipline; free parking Phone: 317-776-9427 Location: 11366 State Road 38 East, Noblesville, IN 46060 www.stonycreekfarm.net

One of the popular highlights this season is the Stonycreek zipline. Soar above the farm on a pulley system of cables mounted on an incline. Must be at least 60lbs and 8 years of age to ride. The cost of

the zipline is $10. Activities for kids of all ages to enjoy include the giant Jumping Pillow, Pedal gocarts, Pumpkin Train, Farm Animals and so much more. The food concession will also be open.

call the Beef & Boards Box Office at 317.872.9664.

Box office hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays.

Visit website for complete show schedule.

TOYS: THE INSIDE STORY Occurring Daily Beginning Thursday, June 2, 2011 Through Sunday, September 4, 2011.

Price: $6.00 for children and $7.00 for adults Phone: 812-337-1337 Location: WonderLab. 308 W. Fourth St., Bloomington, IN 47404

Indy Parks 2011 Summer Concert Series Select days beginning June 1 – Aug. 24, 2011 Times: Various times, see website Price: FREE Phone: 327-PARK Location: Various locations, see website

www.wonderlab.org

Grab your lawn chairs and a picnic and join us for a free evening of family fun as the Indy Parks Summer Concert series returns. Visit website for a complete list of concerts, locations, and times.

This exhibit includes a dozen different handson stations illustrating the simple mechanisms commonly found in toys from a jack-in-the-box to the game Operation®. WonderLab will offer further enrichment through special programs and Science on the Spot activities throughout the summer.

www.indyparks.org

Zoolapalooza Occurring Each Friday Beginning Friday, June 17, 2011 – Friday, July 15, 2011.

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella Times: 5:30 PM Occurring Daily Beginning Thursday, May Price: Free with regular Zoo admission 12, 2011 Through Friday, July 01, 2011.

Phone: 317-630-2001 Price: $36 to $59; $10 discount for kids ages 3-15 Location: Indianapolis Zoo. 1200 W. Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46222 Phone: 317-872-9664 Location: Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre . 9301 N. Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46268 www.beefandboards.com

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella has 54 performances scheduled in the intimate space of Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. Tickets include Chef Odell Ward’s family-friendly dinner buffet, coffee, tea and lemonade. Parking is free. For reservations,

Batten down the hatches! The Zoo is stepping up its musical entertainment another notch with a brand new concert series call “ZooLaPalooza.” Some of the area’s best decade bands will take the stage in the middle of the gorgeous Zoo grounds for five consecutive Friday nights.

Marsh Symphony on the Prairie Select weekend nights beginning Saturday, June 25, 2011 – Sunday, September 04, 2011.

Times: 8:00 PM Phone: 800-366-8457 Location: Conner Prairie. 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers, IN 46038 www.indianapolissymphony.org/

The stage is set for a magical summer with renowned artists and an amazing season lineup. Ten-ticket Value Packs are on sale now. Save more than 40% off gate admission when you buy a ten-ticket Value Pack for only $180. These tickets can be split up and used for any 2011 Marsh Symphony on the Prairie concert. Single tickets are available for purchase online and at Marsh and O’Malia’s locations. Visit www.indianapolissymphony. org for a complete concert line-up.

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• Kid and Family DJ Services • Moonwalk Rentals • Inflatable Slide Rentals • Tumblebus Classes - Parties • School Life Skills Programs • Fun Concerts for Kids and Families • Mik by Himself or with the Bounce House Band

317-577-5799

www.jumpforjoyfun.com www.mikthemusicman.com

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how to celebrate: tell tall tales around a campfire this evening.

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