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13 // 25 Things To Do This Summer in Cincy You bucket list for summer fun!

16 // Best Ice Cream Spots The scoop on top scoops in our area!

18 // Combatting Summer Learning Loss

Keep skills sharp - and still have fun

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22 // Think You Know Cincy? Test your Queen City savvy when it comes to kid-friendly fun

24 // Preventing Your Child from Getting Lost

Three “out of the box” ideas to try

{GROWING HEALTHY FAMILIES} 21

I NTRODUCI NG YOU R CH I LD TO A N EW PARTN ER

{COMMENTARY & PARENTING}

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EDITOR'S NOTE

COM M U N ITY SPOTLIGHT

ON LI N E BUZZ

{RESOURCES & CALENDARS}

Simple strategies to keep everyone safe

26 // Geocaching, Letterboxing and Orienteering

A DAD I N FLU ENCE

FOOTNOTES

SU M M ER CAM P GU I DE

PRESCHOOL & EDUCATION GU I DE

DAI LY EVENTS

ONGOI NG EVENTS

RESOU RCE DI RECTORY

FU N & WACKY CALEN DAR

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WORDS BY // SUSAN BRYANT

meet the staff Publisher Mary Wynne Cox // mary@cincinnatiparent.com

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It’s Official.. Summer is really, truly, legitimately here. I’m not saying June won’t have its stray cool, cloudy moments but overall we can look forward to a long stretch of warm, sunny days. Hallelujah! (Is it obvious this is my favorite season?) I think I share the same sense of possibility and freedom this time of year that my kids do when they get off the bus that last day of school. Bring it on, summer! If this is your favorite time of year too, you’re going to love this issue. Jumpstart your summer bucket list by taking a look at 25 Things to do this Summer in Cincy – and if that’s not enough, find the complete list of 100 ideas on our website. We’ve also got three new outdoor activities for you to try; check out our article on Geocaching, Letterboxing and Orienteering for some fun ways your family can share time together. Do you consider yourself pretty well-versed on kid-friendly activities in our area? Test your knowledge with our quiz Think You Know Cincy? and see if you might be missing out on some of the great opportunities available to families in and around town.

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GRAPHICS ASSISTANT Of course, summer always seems to fly by and before you know it, we’re gearing up for another school year. Help your kids be successful in the fall by keeping their brains powered up over break. Combatting Summer Learning Loss has great ideas for local educational programs, fun apps and games to play, plus ideas to try at home to keep your student engaged academically. A little effort now will pay off big time next school year! So let me be the first to officially welcome you to summer! (I guess if you’re a real stickler we can’t officially call it summer until June 20th, but we’ll start celebrating early.) Here’s hoping your family makes the most of all 93 days of it!

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Maggie Loiselle, Lauren Lawson, Sarah McCosham, Ashley Albertson, Gary Crouch, Carson Quinn, Pete Gilbert, Deb Krupowicz and Kelly Blewett

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community {SPOTLIGHT} //WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN JUNE

Go Extra-Terrestrial with The Pops

Bike for breast cancer On Sunday, June 16, Yeatman’s Cove will be filled with a diverse group of bikers all united for a common purpose: to cure breast cancer. Ride Cincinnati marks its 10th anniversar y this year, and bikers of all ages (and skill levels) are invited to join the cause. The course begins at Yeatman’s Cove and continues over the Purple People Bridge, into northern Kentucky and finally back to Ohio for a celebration party at Sawyer Point. Ride lengths var y from 8 to 63 miles (with various “turn around” points along the course), and kids are welcome to take part in any of the rides. All children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult during the ride and helmets are mandator y for all riders. Don’t want to ride? There’s a 3-mile fun walk that’s perfect for families. All proceeds from Ride Cincinnati will benefit breast cancer research at The Barrett Cancer Center.

Ever yone’s favorite alien hits the big screen once again when the Cincinnati Pops present E.T. in Concert. On June 9-10, the Cincinnati Pops will perform John Williams’ Academy Award-winning score from Steven Spielberg’s masterpiece, which will simultaneously be shown on the Taft Theatre’s HD screen. Kids and adults will be entranced by the heart-tugging stor y of the friendship between Elliott and E.T. Take your whole family to this show – kids’ tickets are just $15! http://cincinnatisymphony.org/concerts-plus-events/ pops-summer-2016/et-in-concert-the-taft/

www.ridecincinnati.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=510

Attend a car show for a good cause For any child, parent or grandparent who appreciates classic cars, the annual Concours d’Elegance at Ault Park is a must. This nationally recognized car show highlights some of the most incredible automobiles and motorcycles of all time. Over 200 classic cars will be displayed throughout the beautiful gardens of Ault Park, making this event truly one-of-a-kind. This year’s event takes place Sunday, June 12 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Proceeds support the Arthritis Foundation’s juvenile arthritis programs. http://www.ohioconcours.com/index.asp

See a movie under the stars Nothing says summer quite like an outdoor movie. Beginning June 1, Cincinnati families can catch a flick at Washington Park ever y Wednesday at 9 p.m. Families can bring a picnic dinner, lawn chairs and blanket, and spread out on the park’s Great Lawn to enjoy a feature film. This year’s Summer Cinema lineup features family-friendly classics like Sandlot, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and Home Alone. A complete schedule can be found on the website. http://washingtonpark.org/event/summer-cinema-2/2016-06-01/

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Attention thrill-seeking foodies! If you love food trucks, roller coasters and all-around fun, head to the Kings Island Food Truck Festival June 3-5. With more than 20 food trucks on hand, there will be something for ever y adventure seeker’s palate. As an added bonus the event includes admission to the amusement park – so you can enjoy all your favorite rides after you eat. (We recommend walking the park a bit before riding The Beast!) www.visitkingsisland.com/things-to-do/events-and-promotions

See a seahorse Newport Aquarium is the perfect outing for a rainy day – or any day! Their newest exhibit, Seahorses: Unbridled Fun, shines the spotlight on this mysterious sea creature. With 10 species of seahorses, sea dragons, trumpetfish, shrimpfish and pipefish on display, kids will be immersed in the magic of the underwater world. As with most exhibits at the Aquarium, expect lots of interactive activities to capture your kids’ attention. www.newportaquarium.com/

Take a staycation Kick off summer vacation with the butterflies! Krohn Conser vator y is hosting a “staycation” for families the week of June 6. All week long, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., kids can celebrate the start of summer with carnival games, ice cream, sidewalk chalk and sprinklers. Afterwards, explore the Butterflies of the Caribbean exhibit (which flies away June 19), as well as the rest of the Conser vator y. Staycation admission is included in the price of regular admission, which is $7/adult, $4/child (ages 5-12), 4 and under free. www.cincinnatiparks.com/event/staycation-with-the-butterflies128/?instance_id=13936

Get a taste of Greece The Panegyri Greek Festival is a communitywide celebration of Greek culture held annually at Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. It’s been voted CityBeat’s #1 Church Festival six years running – and it’s easy to see why. The highlight of the event is the food – guests can sample traditional dishes like souvlaki, moussaka, spanakopita and Greek pizza. Be sure to save room for dessert – the baklava is legendar y at this festival! In addition to fantastic Greek fare, the festival boasts live performances where attendees can learn traditional dances. And no festival is complete without a raffle – this year’s grand prize is a trip to Greece (or $3,500 cash). Opa! www.holytrinity.oh.goarch.org/ panegyri/welcome

Have a blast! Run, bike or walk to Hyde Park Square on Saturday, June 25 for the Hyde Park Blast. This event features a four-mile run, kids run and bike race through lovely Hyde Park. Residents Cher yl Koopman and Chad Sims launched the event in 2001 as a way to encourage community spirit and raise funds for cancer research. After the race, stay for the best block party of the summer, which features dancing, eating, drinking and celebrating while cyclists (and chariots) circle Hyde Park Square. The order of registration determines your place at the starting line – so register online today! http://events.thecurestartsnow.org/ hyde-park-blast/

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WORDS BY // PETE GILBERT

A Dad Inf luence Make Summer Vacation Great Again! School’s out. My kids are home with me all day, every day for over two months this summer. In order to avoid hearing, “I’m bored. He’s looking at me. I’m hungry. I’m still bored” over and over again, I’ve come up with a plan to... Make Summer Vacation Great Again! (No one’s using that slogan, right?) This summer my kids are going to grandma’s house as much as possible. Nothing says, “I love you” quite like shipping your child off to the land of bottomless ice cream and lemonade for a few days. Plus, you get a quiet house. Remember what that was like? Me neither. For those hot summer days when my kids aren’t at grandma’s, they will be in the pool, a sprinkler park or water park as much as possible. I may even hit up a friend with a boat and drag my kids behind it on a tube. Not all days are hot though, so I have some rainy day activities planned as well. Each summer there are a few movie theaters in town that offer free or dollar matinee movies. We’ll definitely be enjoying this cheap entertainment (but still spending $25 at the concession stand). Also, the local library has a free summer reading program. My kids can read what they are interested in this summer and not just what they are assigned at school. Also, my kids love the rewards those programs use to encourage readers. Finally, I plan to allow my kids limited screen time this summer too. There are lots of cool karaoke and movie making apps that will not only keep them busy, but force some creativity out of them as well. With all these strategies in place, how can this summer not be great again? Have a great break! Follow along on my journeys with my wife, three kids, and (now) two dogs at A Dad Influence on Facebook, Twitter @ adadinfluence and Instagram a_dad_influence.

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25 THINGS

TO DO THIS

SUMMER in Cincy

YOUR BUCKET LIST FOR SUMMER FUN! WORDS BY // Sarah McCosham

Ahhh summer, how we love you! Long, lazy days at the pool or splash park; weeks spent at summer camp or on family vacation; ice cream, sprinklers, cookouts and lightning bugs – these sun-filled, school-free months are filled with possibilities. Below we share 25 of our favorite ways to spend a summer day in Cincinnati. Many are free, most are recurring – and all are fun! 1. Visit a local splash park. 2. Enjoy an ice cream cone on Fountain Square.

3. Take a spin on Carol Ann’s Carousel.

www.cincinnatiparks.com/ carol-anns-carousel/

4. Walk across the Purple People Bridge.

5. See a summer movie at Washington Park.

(Wednesdays, June 1 – Aug. 31) http://washingtonpark.org/ event/summer-cinema/all/

6. Attend a church festival (funnel cake required!)

7. Go fossil hunting at Trammel Fossil Park.

www.sharonville.org/188/ Trammel-Fossil-Park

8. Inspire your kids’ inner artist at the Museum Center’s Da Vinci – The Genius exhibit. www.cincymuseum.org/ exhibits/da-vinci-the-genius

9. Attend a Family Day game at Great American Ball Park.

http://m.mlb.com/reds/tickets/ info/familysundays

10. See Shakespeare – in the Park! (July 29 – Sept. 1) http://cincyshakes.com/events/ free-shakespeare-in-the-park/

11. Ride a Duck! http://newport.ridethe ducks.com/

12. Become one with nature

at the Cincinnati Nature Center.

www.cincynature.org/

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13. Ride a roller coaster at

22. Visit a local farmers market –

Stricker’s Grove.

or two!

(Open to the public July 4, July 13-16, and August 14)

23. Step back in time at Cincinnati’s very own castle.

www.strickersgrove.com/#services

www.lovelandcastle.com/

14. Go to a City Flea in

24. Sign the kids up for a summer

Washington Park.

reading program at your local library.

www.thecityflea.com/

www.cincinnatilibrary.org/ summerlearn

15. Visit the Goebel Goats. www.facebook.com/goebelgoats/

25. Take the kids to the Cincinnati Zoo for an afternoon of fun.

16. Sample authentic Cincinnati

cuisine at a local food festival.

17. Celebrate Christmas in July at

http://cincinnatizoo.org/

19. Volunteer at Gorman

EnterTRAINment Junction.

Heritage Farm for a day.

www.entertrainmentjunction.com/ cincinnati_entertainment_and_ attractions_calendar

http://gormanfarm.org/

20. Go canoeing on the Little Miami.

18. Catch a Zak Morgan concert – for free – at a local library!

www.zakmorgan.com/ tour/index.html

21. Take part in a kid-friendly activity at one of the many Great Parks of Hamilton County. www.greatparks.org/calendar#

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For our more ambitious, 100-item summer bucket list, head to our website and download your very own copy. Be sure to share the summer fun by posting your photos to social media. Just use the hashtag #CPsummer and tag @ cincyparent!

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WORDS BY // KELLY BLEWETT

Footnotes //Thoughts from the margins of a mom’s life Old books, new perspectives As an avid lifelong reader, I’ve been eager to pass down my favorite books to my children. My son, who will turn six in a few months, has been enthusiastically listening to me read Charlotte’s Web, Beezus and Ramona and even Harriet the Spy. We read our nightly chapter lying on my bed beneath the glow of a small lamp. William makes a fort out of pillows beside me and emerges when it’s time to look at a picture. Sharing my favorite books with him, I find that I now see them in an entirely new way – through his eyes. In past readings of Charlotte’s Web, I never paid much attention to Fern’s brother, Avery, who is not what you’d call a main character. But William immediately took to Avery, nicknaming him “Mr. Silly.” Every time “Mr. Silly” came into a scene, William would pop out of his pillow fort, all smiles. In one of the culminating scenes in the book, Avery dances around at the

county fair. Hearing this, William hopped up on the bed and began dancing. “Go Mr. Silly!” he shouted. Occasionally totally innocuous lines of dialogue capture his attention. A few days ago, in Beezus and Ramona, the older sister tells Ramona to go outside or else “I’ll tickle you!” Now this phrase is frequently repeated to his sister. When Harriet of Harriet the Spy announces to her parents, “I’ve changed my mind!” after deciding that she would take dance lessons, William now shouts exuberantly “I’ve CHANGED my MIND!” Although it’s not always clear what he’s changed his mind about.

The unpredictability of William’s responses is refreshing. And just as I couldn’t anticipate the things he’d take away from these stories, so I am also sharing thoughts about them that never occurred to me before. “It was a bad idea for Harriet to write mean things in her notebook,” I said a few weeks ago. “We need to be kind to friends.” This kind of casual moralizing, so quick to my tongue, is likely irritating to my son (it certainly would have annoyed me as a kid), but I can’t help myself. Suddenly the stories seem useful in a new way, in what they can tell us about how to be good in the world, even if my audience is a wild, pillow-forted, tickly “Mr. Silly.”

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ice cream spots in cincy The scoop on top scoops in our area! WORDS BY // SARAH MCCOSHAM

Nothing beats a cold treat on a hot summer’s day – and here in Cincinnati, we know a thing or two about ice cream (and gelato, soft serve, milkshakes and ice cream cake). Satisfy your sweet tooth at one of these local ice cream shops!

with gooey, melt-in-your-mouth chunks of chocolate, Graeter’s takes “chip” ice cream to another level. Oprah waxed poetic on national television about Graeter’s – and we agree with her rave reviews. You have to try the Black Raspberry Chip, which is Graeter’s top-selling, signature flavor for a reason.

Hello Honey

into the mixture, resulting in a deliciously dense, creamy treat. Madisono’s creamy, rich gelato tastes diet-bustingly decadent – especially the Double Dark Chocolate. However, the gelato is made with milk, not cream, meaning it’s lower in fat than regular ice cream. So dig in!

Mt. Washington Creamy Whip and Bakery 2069 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati

Aglamesis

633 Vine St., Cincinnati

Oakley location: 3046 Madison Rd, Cincinnati Montgomery location: 9899 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati

www.facebook.com/Hello-Honey166664526801189/?rc=p

www.facebook.com/ mtwashcreamywhip

If you’ve got an adventurous palate, Hello Honey will tempt you with flavors like Brown Butter Caramel, Honey Lavender and Bourbon Almond Brittle. A word of warning: Hello Honey’s other desserts make for some serious ice cream competition – you may leave with multiple pints and pies!

This shop has been the go-to summer spot for Mt. Washington residents for decades. Customers can create a cone, sundae or shake from vanilla, chocolate or the best-of-both-worlds “swirl.” Don’t let the straightforward, simple menu fool you: The sundaes here are delicious, with lots of toppings, sauces and sprinkles to spice things up.

www.aglamesis.com This old-fashioned ice cream parlor is a great after-church stop or first-date destination. If you’ve got a crowd, spring for the three-step sundae, which features three scoops of ice cream, three sauces and three toppings. While the ice cream is divine, you can’t leave Aglamesis without trying one of the confectioner’s famous opera creams: rich, decadent and delicious!

Loveland Dairy Whip 611 W. Loveland Ave., Loveland

www.theldw.com

Dairy Queen Multiple locations

www.dairyqueen.com/us-en Dairy Queen is a Midwest staple best known for its Blizzard, which combines soft serve and swirled-in toppings galore. While you’re there, pick up one of DQ’s equally famous ice cream cakes, featuring layers of rich cake, creamy ice cream and crunchy toppings.

Loveland Dairy Whip has been dishing up soft serve since 1955. If you’re into tons of toppings, then you’ll love Loveland Dairy Whip’s offerings! Among the most popular treats are the Chocolate Mountain, Reese Tulip and classic Hot Fudge Sundae, any of which would be perfect after a summer little league game.

M adisono’s Gelato Graeter’s Multiple locations

Available at retailers throughout Cincinnati

www.graeters.com

www.madisonogelato.com

Of course, no list would be complete without Graeter’s. Famous for its creamy, French Pot-churned ice cream that’s loaded

Is it ice cream? Sorbet? What exactly is gelato? Gelato is churned at a lower speed, which means less air is whipped

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Scrumbles 9361 Montgomery Rd., Montgomery

www.scrumblescafe.com With the tagline “Where cookies meet gelato,” what’s not to love? Serving homemade cookies and locally made gelato, Scrumbles is every dessert lover’s dream come true. Try the Gelato Cookie Sandwich made with chocolate chip cookies and the Salted Carmel Gelato – you won’t be disappointed.

United Dairy Farmers Multiple locations

www.udfinc.com It’s hard to find a street corner in Greater Cincinnati that doesn’t have a United Dairy Farmers (UDF). What these gas station/convenience stores/ice cream parlors lack in ambiance, they make up for in quality. We absolutely adore UDF’s Homemade Brand Cookies n’ Cream, which boasts “more Oreo-brand cookies” than other cookies n’ cream wannabes. But, you may want to skip the scoops in favor of UDF’s shakes – they’re thick, creamy, extra-malty and delicious!

Walker Bros. Ice Cream 9425 Montgomery Ave., Montgomery

www.walkerbrosicecream.com/ Tucked away in the heart of downtown Montgomery, Walker Bros. is like a little island getaway. Its yellow siding, tropical tunes and umbrella-covered patio make you feel like you’re on vacation at the beach! Walker Bros specializes in soft serve creations – and kids will go crazy for the Cookie Monster Sundae, which features bright blue soft serve, crumbled chocolate chip cookies and edible eyes!

Zip Dip Creamy WHIP 4050 Drew Ave., Cincinnati

http://zip-dip.com/ In business since 1950, Zip Dip is the unofficial Whippy Dip of the West Side! Stay and enjoy your soft serve in the picturesque patio area, featuring cozy tables and even a porch swing. If we had to recommend just one treat, it would be the Turtle Sundae, which is piled high with whipped cream and toasted pecans.

We recommend testing each and every one of these local spots before summer’s end. (You know, for research and all.) Be sure to share your favorites with us on Facebook (@CincinnatiParent), Twitter and Instagram (@cincyparent)! June 2016 // CINCINNATIPARENT.COM

The excitement. The anticipation. The first day of freedom. It was true when we were kids, and it’s still true now – there are few things better than the start of summer vacation.

The summer slide is especially serious for kids in low-resource areas, who often struggle to have basic needs met over break, like regular, healthy meals and adequate adult supervision. Studies show that those students not only lose math skills, but also slip an average of two months behind in reading achievement when not involved academically.

The summer months offer a much-needed break for both parents and kids from homework, reading assignments and rushed mornings getting ready for school. But extended time away from the classroom does have a downside. Research spanning 100 years has shown that all children can experience learning losses over the summer, particularly when it comes to math, where most students lose about two months of skills if not engaged academically over vacation.

“In more affluent neighborhoods, kids tend to go to camp or on vacation in the summer, but for some kids, those summer enrichment opportunities are not available,” says Trish Kitchell, Vice President of Youth Development for the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati, which runs several programs aimed at curbing summer learning loss. “With the children who complete our Y summer programs, we actually see a two-and-a-half-month gain in skills. Parents tell us that their children have more confidence after being involved in our summer learning programs and are more prepared for school in the fall.”

“What research shows is that some parents really just let it go out the window in the summer. They don’t do nightly reading, they don’t have screen time limits, all the things they do during the school year,” says Sarah Pitcock, CEO of the National Summer Learning Association. “Kids get bored. The first week of summer is a novelty, but then a lot of kids run out of things to do.”

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Fortunately, Cincinnati-area parents don’t need to look far to find fun ways to combat the summer slide. Here are a few programs and opportunities to keep kids sharp during summer vacation.

READING AND WRITING Out and about Summer reading programs are a great way to expose kids to new books. All of the area library systems have fun, kid-driven programs: • Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County: With the theme of Read, Make, Create!, this year’s Summer Learning Program runs June 1 through July 31 and will focus on Maker and STEM topics. Kids can earn prizes for the reading they do during the summer months and attend a variety of educational programs at all library locations. For those who need more structure, the library’s Summer Reading Camp offers four weeks of intensive one-on-one tutoring designed to improve the reading skills of third-graders. The library will also host weeklong Brain Camps centered on Maker and STEM activities. Register here: www.cincinnati library.org/summerlearn. • Campbell County Public Library: The Summer Reading Program encourages kids, teens and adults to read throughout the summer and win prizes along the way. The library also offers more than 20 storytime programs each week, along with educational programs for elementary kids and teens, and there will be weekly kids events at 10 a.m. every

Camp (www.koklcms.org/event/ school-summer-camps) for younger kids to explore geometry, algebra and architecture.

Thursday at A.J. Jolly Park in Alexandria. The program kicks off June 4. More information: www.cc-pl.org/summerreading-kickoff. • Kenton County Public Library: The Summer Reading Club runs June 1 through August 31 and allows kids, teens and adults to log the books they read or listen to over the summer in order to win prizes – from t-shirts for the youngest readers to tech toys for the teens. Each branch will give away a grand prize of an iPad Air 2. More information: www.92days.org.

Apps and games When it’s screentime they want, kids can still practice essential reading skills, such as phonics, spelling and writing. Starfall has your child covered from reading readiness to independent reading, while Endless Alphabet lets kids work on vocab words with the help of adorable monsters. This is my Story (and I’m Sticking to It) lets kids create their own story and discover new words.

At home Set a goal this summer to read every day with your kids. Also look for ways to incorporate reading into day-to-day life, asking kids to read signs at the grocery store, on road trips and on walks around the neighborhood. For older kids, keeping a daily journal can help hone writing skills.

Apps and games Operation Math sends kids on a global learning adventure as an undercover agent, while DragonBox Algebra 5+ introduces the basic processes involved in solving linear equations in an intuitive, fun series of puzzles.

based camps on everything from space travel to dinosaurs and Star Wars, or explore the Biology, Gardening & Cooking camp at Xavier University Montessori Lab School (www. xavier.edu/reading/documents/Mont summercamp2016brochure.pdf) to study the science of growing and preparing food.

Summer is the perfect time to embrace your child’s curiosity about how things work. Camp Invention (campinvention. org) utilizes local educators at sites across the area to lead hands-on activities on topics such as circuitry, robotics and coding, while Classroom Antics Tech Camps (www.classroomantics.com/cincinnatiohio) also serves multiple locations, focusing on stop-motion animation, coding and even LEGO robots. Check out the Cincinnati Museum Center’s (www.cincymuseum.org/programs/ museum-camp) wide array of STEM-

How can you work math skills into your child’s daily life? Try currency and cooking. Set up a family store, where kids can tally up the cost of things around the house. Or ask older kids to figure the tip at dinners out. Cooking together also introduces basic skills, like fractions and measurements. For a summer-long project, ask kids to budget a bedroom overhaul or a family vacation.

Apps and games Part sleek game, part chemistry lesson, ChemCaper uses the roleplaying genre to teach kids about chemical bonds and the Periodic Table, while the Meet Science apps explore concepts such as magnetism, electricity, light and sound through experiments and games. Plum’s Photo Hunt from PBS KIDS encourages young kids to get outside with their devices to snap pictures while learning about nature.

At home SCIENCE Out and about

At home

Get outside and plant some seeds, start a compost pile and watch when things bloom. Backyard camping is a great opportunity to look at the stars and talk about nocturnal animals. Science covers so much ground, so just follow where your child’s interests lead.

MATH Out and about Mathnasium (www.mathnasium.com) centers in Blue Ash, Mason and West Chester offer game-filled summer programs aimed at helping kids make math progress over the summer, while King of Kings Lutheran Church will host a Math

ART Out and about Music, theater, dance, painting – creative expression can strengthen kids’ skills in all areas of academics. Cincinnati is fortunate to have a thriving art community with many summer options for kids, from day camps at the Cincinnati Art Museum (www. cincinnatiartmuseum.org/eventsprograms/families-teens/summercamp) and the Taft Museum of Art (www.taftmuseum.org/education/ summercamp), to your pick of subjects from guitar to musical theater or photography at the Fitton Center’s Camp Creativity (fittoncenter.org/ classes-education/summer-campcreativity). For the musically inclined, check out the Cincinnati School of Music’s (www.cincinnatischoolof music.com/summer-camps) singing, percussion and ukulele summer camp offerings.

Apps and games There are plenty of ways to create art in the digital world, from the interactive Bug Builder for younger kids, to MoMA June 2016 // CINCINNATIPARENT.COM

Art Lab, which highlights the techniques of classic paintings to inspire your little artist. Toca Band allows aspiring musicians to experiment with harmony and rhythm to create unique compositions.

At home Inspire an early love of art by providing creative materials. Kids learn valuable skills through the process of making art, so try to focus more on this exploration than the finished project. You can also get their creativity flowing by making music and even dance a part of your day-to-day life.

PHYSICAL FITNESS Not only are kids at risk of losing academic knowledge over the summer, studies show they tend to gain weight more rapidly when they are out of school, especially those who are already at higher risk for obesity.

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Out and about Many day camps are focused on keeping kids active. Search for programs through the YMCA (www.cincinnatiymca.org), Boys and Girls Clubs (www.bgcgc. org) and your local parks department. There are also a plethora of sport-specific camps – the University of Cincinnati (www.uc.edu/summer/ High-School-Students.html) hosts camps covering several sports, while the Cincinnati Reds offer baseball and softball camps (cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/ cin/community/camps.jsp) at several locations. If your kids aren’t into organized sports, seek out something different, like swimming, martial arts or rock climbing camp options.

Apps and games Screen time and exercise can coexist. MotionMaze requires kids run in place to collect a series of prizes as they navigate mazes, while NFL Play 60 has would-be football stars running and jumping to get

through the games. Consider Super Stretch Yoga HD for a kid-friendly introduction to simple yoga poses.

At home You don’t have to call it exercise, just find activities your child likes and encourage them. The more they see you moving, even if it’s just a little stretching in the morning, the more inspired they will be to do the same. Along with limiting screen time, try scheduling in daily opportunities for fitness, such as trips to the playground or walks around the neighborhood.

The key to avoiding summer learning loss is getting kids engaged, active and thinking critically – and it doesn’t have to feel like school. With a few ideas in place that appeal to your child, you can keep those academic juices flowing and get next school year off to a great start.

G ROWI N G H EALT H Y FAMI LIES

WORDS BY // Ashley Albertson, MSW, LISW, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital

Introducing Your Child to a New Partner Do’s and don’ts to make the process go more smoothly If you’re a parent in a new relationship with someone special, you are undoubtedly concerned about how your child will feel about this person in their life. While ups and downs are to be expected, thinking ahead about how to best handle this situation can set the stage for a smoother transition for everyone involved. Try these suggestions to help your child accept this new phase in both your lives. DON’T get angry with your child if they don’t initially take to your new partner. For many young children the experience of stranger anxiety is a normal part of healthy attachment to their parents. Give them time to adjust to this change in their family dynamic. DO evaluate your children’s level of development in terms of their capacity to understand the arrival of this new person into your family. Let them ask any questions they need to and respond sensitively to their concerns. DON’T introduce a new partner to your children too soon after separating from their parent. While you may be ready to move on from the relationship with your ex, your children may not be. DO take stock of where your children are emotionally with your separation. It may be helpful to take children to counseling, or attend family counseling together, to help everyone process through any grief they may be experiencing. By doing this, the whole family will benefit and adjust in a healthy way to this new family structure. DON’T be tempted to introduce a new partner to children at family gatherings or events. This could be upsetting if such events were things you and your ex would take your children to together.

DO talk with your kids about how you have a new person in your life and how this relationship will affect them. Prepare them in advance for the first introduction and consider pairing this meeting with something fun you can all do together. This can help make the event less stressful and more positive for everyone. DON’T leave your kids alone with your new partner until you are sure that everyone is comfortable with the arrangement. Also, it is important to assess the safety of your children in the care of your new partner. Listen to your kids if they express any anxiety or discomfort when staying alone with him or her. DO maintain your children’s sense of space and privacy while attempting to blend your family. Remember that for many teens having an unrelated member of the opposite sex in the home could be uncomfortable. Try to have open conversations with your children about how they feel when your partner is in your home.

Advice from those who have been there: “I should have waited longer in the relationship to make sure I knew if it had a future or not. I think a parent should wait until they feel comfortable and secure in the relationship before introducing the dynamic of children.” – Traci, mother of 3

“I think the most stressful part was imagining whether or not they would like me. You’re technically not their parent so it’s nervewrecking to wonder how they will take to you being there.” – Stephanie, no children, partner had 3

“I planned for my new partner to attend events that interested my child or that my child was involved in, like sports, dance recital, etc.” – Traci, mother of 3

“Find something that you have in common with the child, some activity that you can enjoy together. That helps.” – Scottie, father of 1, partner has 2

DON’T rush to introduce your children to this new person in your life or require that they call him or her a name they are not comfortable with. DO talk to your kids about an appropriate way to refer to this person. Whatever is chosen should be something that is acceptable to everyone – including the child’s other biological parent. Sensitivity and patience are key to helping your children manage a complex family structure. By being aware of how significant this change is for them and keeping lines of communication open, you can help make this period of adjustment go as smoothly as possible.

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think you know cincy? WORDS BY // Lauren Lawson

Test your Queen City savvy when it comes to kid-friendly fun Do you consider yourself a connoisseur of the Cincinnati family scene? It’s time to put your knowledge to the test! Find out if you’re a novice or an expert on all the fun available to kids in our area.

Which bookstore offers free, foreign language story times for kids?

A. Joseph-Beth Booksellers B. Barnes and Noble C. The Blue Manatee D. Costco

C: The Blue Manatee offers

German and Spanish story times every Saturday at 10:30 a.m.

When can Cincinnati Zoo-lovers enjoy half-price admission this summer?

A. June 8-10 B. July 5-7 C. August 1-3 D. August 21-23

D: All visitors can enjoy half price admission to the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens as part of Visitor Appreciation Days, which runs August 21-23.

A. Monday B. Wednesday C. Thursday

What time on Fridays does the Red Balloon Café + Play allow free play?

A. 1-3 p.m. B. 4-7 p.m. C. Before 10 a.m.

B: 4-7 p.m. The Red Balloon Café + Play offers Free Fridays with BYOB, which means kids get to play for free with a purchase of a kid’s meal and parents get to BYOB (bring a beverage: wine, beer etc.).

D. Sunday

D: Sundays, which are family

days at the Cincinnati ballpark. Every Sunday, families can buy up to three half-price tickets with the purchase of a full-price ticket and the offer code FAMILY. Sunday Family Days also include kids’ giveaways, face painting, carnival games and more!

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Great Park Days occur on Saturdays during these summer months:

A. June B. July C. August D. All of the above

D. 9-11a.m. What day of the week can families purchase half-price Cincinnati Reds tickets?

B: August. Fall Passholder Appreciation Days runs from August 20-28 when each passholder is allowed 1 free guest admission. Passholder I.D. is required.

What month does the Newport Aquarium offer free guest admission for passholders?

A. June B. August C. October D. November

D: All of the Above. Great

Park Days take place the first Saturday of each month (June, July and August). Guests can enjoy free admission and activities for the featured park of the month - June 4: Woodland Mound, July 2: Miami Whitewater Forest and August 6: Winton Woods & Glenwood Gardens.

Kids who love art can enjoy a Mini- Makers Program where?

A. The Cincinnati Art Museum B. The Cincinnati Museum Center C. Whole Foods D. YMCA

B: The Cincinnati Museum Center offers a Mini-Makers program for families when they visit the Duke Energy Children’s Museum. This interactive workshop is designed for kids ages 5-10 who love to create. June workshops include: Spectacular Specimens, Fairy Gardens and Hack-a-Hat.

When does the Cincinnati Art Museum provide free admission?

A. Tuesday-Sunday B. Never C. Only Mondays D. Every day but Friday

A: Tuesday-Sunday. General Admission is always free, but special exhibition pricing may vary.

There’s no shortage of activities in the Cincinnati area designed with families in mind! Want to boost your kid-fun IQ? Take a look at our calendar of events starting on page 36 for a complete list of everything fun happening this month!

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preventing your child

from Getting Lost Simple strategies to keep everyone safe WORDS BY // CARSON QUINN

It happens at playgrounds, shopping malls, grocery stores, amusement parks… just about anywhere. Nearly every parent has experienced it. That sickening feeling when you suddenly realize your child is not by your side. Fortunately, with a few strategies in place, this situation can be easily avoided. Try these tips before your next outing to keep your family all together – and reunited quickly if you do get separated.

Plan ahead Before heading out in public, take some time to review a few safety rules with your child. If you’re going to a venue with a big gathering, discuss what you will be doing and what rules you have while you’re there. “Don’t have the expectation that they’re just going to listen to you in real time when you’re in the public place,” says Lt. Stephen Saunders of the Cincinnati Police Department. Those conversations need to happen before you leave home when your child is not distracted. When you’re out, make sure your child walks in front of you and doesn’t linger behind, says Saunders. Keeping them in your line of vision allows you to quickly notice if they go astray. If your child cannot memorize your cell number, include it on a slip of paper in his pocket. For children who have their own phones, having the numbers saved for mom and dad allows a police officer to contact you quickly. For locations like an amusement park or museum, go online to review their map and read the guidelines on how they handle missing children. “Taking the time to plan your trip and including your children in that process will help make your outing a more enjoyable one from start to finish,” says Nancy A. McBride with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.

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Find the right person to help People are ready to help a lost child and your child needs to know how to recognize them. Teach kids to look for a responsible adult – police officer, firefighter, store employee, amusement park employee, lifeguard – and let them know he or she is lost and needs help. McBride includes this advice: “Instruct older children to go directly to a designated spot, like a store or an information booth, to meet you. They should never leave or go to the parking lot to try and find you.” Because knowing who is or isn’t a store employee, park official, etc. can sometimes be tricky, McBride says to tell children that if anyone approaches them who makes them feel uncomfortable, they should yell “This person is not my mom/dad!” Also, promise your child that you will not be angry with them if they are lost, and make sure you keep that promise. “If your kid feels like they’re going to get yelled at out in public for getting lost, they may be afraid to come back,” says Sgt. Dan Hils. Don’t let a child’s fear of punishment delay them getting help.

Think about clothing Differentiating your family members by clothing can be tremendously helpful. Experts say both children and parents should dress in something distinctive such as a bright colored shirt or hat to be easily identified. You may also want to consider having your child wear a special bracelet or have a temporary tattoo. Because many children can have similar descriptions, being able to tell an officer that your lost child also has a specific identifier can be very helpful. “The dollar store has many of these items in the trinket areas that might help separate them from other kids,” says Saunders. Rather than trying to remember what your child is wearing, especially when you may be upset that they’re lost, snap a quick picture before you head out the door. Making this a habit before you leave home records exactly how your child is dressed that day.

Even with the best advance preparations, kids still wander. If your child is suddenly missing, stay calm but act quickly. This is when your photograph is critical. Be prepared to give an accurate and detailed description of your child. The sooner you get the attention of those that can help with a search, the better.

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Geocaching, Letterboxing and Orienteering O utdoor locatin g games offer e x ercise , com p etition and treasure hunts WORDS BY // Gary Crouch

Is your family looking for something new to do together? If you like the outdoors and are up for some adventure, a locating game might be just the answer. These activities engage kids both mentally and physically and provide a new challenge every time you participate. The only hard part may be finding which type of locating game is your family’s favorite.

some items to trade. Some caches involve solving a puzzle or problem to find the cache. A multi-cache is a series of caches where one leads to another. To learn more, read about geocaching at the Great Parks of Hamilton County website at www.greatparks.org/ recreation/geocaching and visit www.waymarking.com for interesting sights and locations.

Letterboxing Geocaching Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunt to search for hidden caches, or containers, using GPS. The caches can be fairly obvious, or creatively hidden, and there can be hundreds within a short drive. When you’ve found a cache, you may take something if you leave something for the next person. To participate, you need a hand-held GPS unit or cell phone that can add apps. For a handheld unit, you must access a website, such as geocaching. com, to get information on caches in the area. The site gives the size of the cache, the difficulty of finding it and the nearby terrain. It also provides maps and possibly clues to aid in finding the cache. Most importantly, the site gives the geographic coordinates of the cache’s location, which can be manually entered, or downloaded, into a GPS unit. When you find a cache, write down the date it was found in the logbook provided. And don’t forget to bring

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Letterboxing is a no-tech activity similar to geocaching. It combines artistic creation with a hunt for containers in local parks, forests and cities. “It’s basically the same thing as geocaching except there is a stamp exchange, and you follow directions or clues rather than use a GPS device,” writes Randy Hall, author of The Letterboxer’s Companion. The containers include rubber stamps, usually a unique, hand-carved creation, that are used to stamp a sketchbook, called a personal log book, which letterboxers carry to record their finds. Letterboxers also carry a personal stamp to use on a log found in the box. Usually participants make their own stamps, but commercially made stamps can be used as well. Websites such as www.atlasquest. com are used to obtain the clue sheets. Different types of boxes can be used – some give straightforward directions but involve puzzles or codes. To learn more visit, www.letterboxing.org.

Orienteering Orienteering, described as “cunning running,” uses a map and compass to find hidden markers in a wooded area. It can be a race or a walk and done competitively or for recreation. In this activity, locations are marked on the map and the object is to find all of them – faster than anyone else if you are competing. Participants can walk casually using the map to follow trails to the markers or run through brush and up hillsides where there are no trails. Variations include traveling on a bike or finding the markers in the dark. Orienteering clubs, including one in Cincinnati, organize events in county, city and state parks. If you choose to compete, competitors are grouped by age. Orienteers usually go out on the course alone, but you can go with someone else, especially if you are a beginner. All that is required in orienteering is an inexpensive compass (which can be rented) and a map purchased from the organization setting up the event. Courses offer various levels of difficulty, with harder courses involving more distance, elevation changes and more complex decision-making. Events are usually on weekends from November through April. Permanent courses have been set up in Butler County for year-round orienteering. To find out more about orienteering and upcoming events, visit the Orienteering Cincinnati website at www.ocin.org.

Gary Crouch is a teacher and writer who first learned about orienteering in the mid-70’s. He participates in orienteering events whenever he can, even in the rain, snow and sub-zero weather. In 2004, Gary began geocaching and letterboxing, and has taught the three activities in the Locating Games Class for the University of Cincinnati’s Communiversity program and elsewhere.

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CAM P RESOUR C ES

Summer Camp Guide {DAY CAMPS} Baldwin Music Education Center Summer Programs 3799 Hyde Park Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45208, Contact: Rachel Kramer, Phone: 513-351-1109, Email: baldwinmusiceducenter@gmail.com

www.baldwinmusiceducenter.com Gender of Campers: Coed Basic Category: Arts Dates: June-August with flex-terms and options Ages/Grades: Preschool Music Classes for Ages 6-months to 4-yrs & Keyboard Camps for ages 5-10 Cost: $70-$170 Summer is more exciting with music classes to brighten each week! Age-specific, speciallydesigned music classes engage students from the minute they walk through the door. Singing, playing, keyboard time, crafts and more open the world of music to every child. 50+ years experience, trained group music teachers, friendly neighborhood, ample parking and family discounts. CAMP ART ACADEMY Clifton Cultural Arts Center 3711 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220, Contact: Lydia Collins, Phone: 513-562-8748, Email: commed@artacademy.edu

http://www.artacademy.edu/com-ed/ com-ed.php Gender of Campers: Coed Basic Category: Arts Dates: June 13-July 29, 2016 Ages/Grades: Ages 5-12 Cost: $155-245 An award-winning and memorable art experience for your camper! Balancing technical instruction with freedom for self-expression. Camp Art Academy’s curriculum includes fundamental visual art skill building activities, two and three dimensional hands-on experiences, guest artists and creative problem solving with lots of fun! Themes: Week 1: Artful Antics - June 13-17; Week 2: Imaginarium - June 20-24; Week 3: Art Attack! - June 27 - July 1; (No Camp week of July 4th); Week 4: Art of Egypt - July 11-15; Week 5: Picture it! Art that Tells a Story - July 18-22; Week 6: Comic Jam - July 25-29 Camp-I-Can – The Children’s Home of Cincinnati 5050 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227, Phone: (513) 272-2800, Email: CIC@thechildrenshomecinti.org

www.thechildrenshomecinti.org Gender of Campers: Coed Basic Category: Traditional Dates: June 1 – August 4, M-F from 7am – 5:30pm Ages/Grades: 5-12

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Cost: $185/week child care vouchers are accepted 10 week camp offering traditional activities as swimming, sports, recreational play, music, arts, wellness and gardening. Campers enhance their creativity, leadership and social skills. Our 40 acre campus offers, a swimming pool, gym, playgrounds and walking trails. Child care vouchers accepted. Camp Mommawatchi (At-home camp curriculum) E-mail: mommaowl@campmommawatchi.com;

http://camp mommawatchi.com/ Ages: preschool and elementary age children Gender of Campers: Co-ed Activities Included: Cost: $19.95 for each camp curriculum booklet; $11.95 for digital-only camp Camp Mommawatchi is an online retailer that specializes in at-home camp curriculum, which allows moms to do camps at home with their children. Great resource for babysitters and grandparents too. Four themes available. Save $2 on a digital-only camp with coupon code CAMP16. Expires 7/31/16. Children’s Meeting House Summer Camp 927 O’Bannonville Road, Loveland, OH 45140, Contact: Casey Reed, Director, Phone: 513-6834757, Email: reed@cmhschool.com

www.CMHSchool.com Gender of Campers: Coed Basic Category: Academic/Pre-college, Adventure/ Tripping, Arts, Traditional Dates: Weeks of June 20, June 27, July 11, & July 18 Come visit our beautiful seven acre campus to see the many things that are taking place this summer. Our camps offer a variety of Arts, Crafts, Nature, Science, Drama, and fun activities for children ages 3-12. The Children’s Theatre SUMMER Camp 4015 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227; Phone: 513-569-8080; email: pam.young@ tctcincinnati.com

www.thechildrenstheatre.com/learning-thecraft/tct-theatre-camp Basic Category: Arts, Camps & Summer Programs, Enrichment and After-School Programs, Theater Calling all theatre beginners! Join The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati for our one-week-long, themed summer camps! No audition required. Our three camps in June offer day-long training and enrichment in acting, dance, and voice, with

professional teaching artists as instructors. Sessions are available for 6 to 9-year olds and 10 to 13-year olds each weekday from 9:30 AM to 4 PM at our brand new facility in Hyde Park. Register now! Sessions will fill up fast! Only 30 participants will be accepted in each age group for each week. Theme weeks include: Week One: Heroes and Villains; Week Two: Pirates and Princesses; Week Three: Fairies & Wizards; Sign up for one week or for all three! Just $225 per week. Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy’s SummerFlight Specialty Camps 11525 Snider Road, Cincinnati, OH 45249, Contact: Sharon Frankart, Summer Programs Coordinator, Business Phone Number: 513-247-9944 ext. 291

chca-oh.org Basic Category: Academic, Arts, Camps & Summer Programs, Day, Religious - Traditional, Traditional Gender of Campers: Coed Dates: June 6- August 12 Length of Camps varies, Ages: K-8 Cost: Varies Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy’s SummerFlight Specialty Camps exist to advance the CHCA mission through Christ-centered offerings that enable students to learn, lead, and serve during the summer months. Welcoming both CHCA and non-CHCA students, SummerFlight includes Academic, Fine Arts, and Athletic camps for students in grades K-8.CHCA and non-CHCA student campers in grades 3-9 will enjoy one week Academic Camps such as: Arduino/Mini Robotics and/or LEGO Robotics, Biology Field Adventures, Science Sleuth, Minecraft Explored, Kitchen Chemistry, Solar Engineering, Digital App Design, and Explore Chinese through Traveling. K-8th grade campers interested in the Fine Arts might enjoy: a Music, Strings, or Band Camp. Students in 5th-8th grade can spend two weeks preparing a full length musical to be performed twice in the CHCA Lindner Theatre. And Athletes from Kindergarten and up can participate in Volleyball, Basketball, Football, Cheerleading, Soccer, Track & Field, and Sports Performance and Training. Go to chca-oh.org/summer for detailed descriptions of each camp. Cincinnati Museum Center Camps 1301 Western Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45203, Phone: (513)287-7021

www.cincymuseum.org/programs/ museum-camp Gender of Campers: Coed Dates: Run through August; New extended hours! Camps now run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m, child care available before and after camps. Ages/Grades: Kindergarten - 8th grade Cost: Varies EDUCATION UNPLUGGED! Explore science, technology, history and the arts through creative, hands-on activities and games at Cincinnati Museum Center’s fun and educational Museum Camps! Experience three museums, our five-story, domed OMNIMAX® Theater and behind-the-scenes adventures not available to the average visitor! Whether there’s a day or a week off from school, there’s a camp for that!

Cincinnati Parks’ Summer Nature Day Camps Day camps are located at Ault Park, Burnet Woods, California Woods, French Park, LaBoiteaux Woods, Riverfront Parks and Stanbery Park, Contact: Bettman Center, Phone 513-321-6208 ext 11, Email: ruthann. spears@cincinnati-oh.gov

www.cincinnatiparks.com Dates: Begin June 13; run through August 12 Gender of Campers: Coed Ages/Grades: ages 3 - 14! Volunteer opportunities for children ages 13 – 16. Cost: Fees range from $45 - $80/camp week Beyond our special themes, all camps include hikes, arts/ crafts, games, live animals & more hands-on activities! Voted “Best of the City” & “Best of Parenting” for great value in educational, fun outdoors! Older campers & preschoolers attend camp at the same park, same week! NEW: Star Wars & Art Camps. Register online! Cincinnati R eds B aseball/ Softball C amps Contact: Tim Rappe, Executive Director, Phone: 855-8467337, Email: Trappe@reds.com Locations: Beechwood HS in Ft. Mitchell, KY; Summit Country Day in Cincinnati, Mason HS in Mason; Harrison HS in Harrison; Reds MLB Urban Youth Academy in Cincinnati; Walton-Verona KY Sports Complex; Centerville HS in Centerville

www.reds.com/camps Gender of Campers: Coed Basic Category: Sports Dates: Reds Urban Youth Academy and Harrison HS: 5/30-6/3, Beechwood HS: 6/6-6/10, Mason HS: 6/27-7/1, Walton-Verona HS: 7/11-7/15, Centerville HS and Summit Country Day: 8/1-8/5, Reds Urban Youth Academy: 8/15-8/19, 2016 Ages/Grades: Ages 6-14 Cost: $395 Official Camps of the Reds. 30 hrs. of World Class baseball/softball training and unforgettable Reds experience. Meet a top player at GABP. 30 hrs. of instruction. Bring a buddy and save $25. Maybe the best baseball camp in America. Camps sold out last year so register early. Activities Included: VIP trip to Great American, full Reds uniform, 4 game tickets. Classroom Antics Tech Camps Multiple Locations Throughout Cincinnati, OH, Contact: Tara Foote, Program Director, Phone: 800-5953776, Email: techcamp@classroomantics.com

www.classroomantics.com Gender of Campers: Coed Basic Category: Academic/Pre-college Ages/Grades: Ages 7-13 Grades 1-7 Cost: $229 Design video games, produce stop-motion animation movies, code computer programs, or engineer LEGO robots in a Classroom Antics Tech Camp! Many kids ages 7-13 across Cincinnati and N. Kentucky are attending our affordable weeklong Tech Camps. Join us this summer. Limited space is available so REGISTER EARLY.

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Crash Test Dummies, Junkyard Robots, Amusement Park Science, Blast Off Rockets STEM Camps are located across Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, Contact: Rollin Robinson, Director, Phone: (859) 462-3340, Email: rollin@ sciencematters.tv

http://www.sciencematters.tv Gender of Campers: Coed Basic Category: Academic Dates: June 13 through July 29, 2016 Ages/Grades: 5-11 years old STEM camps are exciting with fun science projects; camp cheers; sing songs. Each day starts with a camp rally to get the day started with energy and spirit. Camp counselors then lead campers through the first morning project. After the morning project, campers will play a game or engage in a critical thinking project followed by the second science project. We end each morning with a Group RAP (Review, Acknowledge and Praise) and say good-bye to our half day campers. After lunch, we then repeat the agenda in the afternoon with all different projects. Most locations run from 9-3:30 pm for full day camps. The day is full of fun and exciting science, camp games, and songs. Where STEM and fun are one! It’s the “Best Summer Camp Ever”. Creative Tots Mason Preschool 6408 Thornberry Court, Mason, OH 45040, Phone: 513-770-6776, Email: creativetotsmason @gmail.com

www.creativetotsmason.com Gender of Campers: Coed Basic Category: Academic/Pre-college, Animals, Arts, Traditional Dates: June 6 -July 29, 2016 Ages/Grades: 18 months to 7 years Cost: $80- $99 We offer seven exciting summer camps. The program is divided into “weekly” camps featuring different themes and activities. Some highlights include Frozen in Arendalle, Cupcake Wars, Paint Like Picasso, Lego Camp and Mad Scientists! Our Pre-K (5-7 year old) Word Wizards Camp focuses on honing reading and writing skills through individualized instruction, small group and large group instruction. Join us for adventure and learning all rolled in one! Dance Camp for Kids by MamLuft&Co. Dance 3711 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220, Phone: (513) 494-MLCo (6526), Email: dance@mlco.org

mlco.org/camp Basic Category: Arts, Traditional Dates: July 18-22, 2016 and/or July 25-29, 2016 (1 or 2 week options) Ages/Grades: 5-10 Cost: $180-250 (Early registration, sibling, and second week discounts) MamLuft&Co. Dance’s Summer Dance Camp for Kids won “Best Summer Dance Camp” from Cincinnati Magazine in 2012. It is a supportive environment for boys and girls that de-emphasizes pink and princesses. Instead, it teaches cooperation and awareness through Modern Dance, Ballet, and crafts. 9am-3pm, aftercare til 6, early drop-off available.

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Dance Intensive for Teens by MamLuft&Co. Dance 3711 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220, Phone: (513) 494-MLCo (6526), Email: dance@ mamluftcodance.org

mlco.org/teen Basic Category: Arts Dates: June 13-17, 2016 Ages/Grades: 14-18 Cost: $247-278 (Early registration discount) MamLuft&Co. Dance’s Summer Modern Dance Teen Intensive is a new program designed just for teens to explore Modern Dance and to be exposed to other types of dance. Named “Best Dance Company Pushing the Envelope” by CityBeat’s staff in 2012, ML&Co. provides an immersive, supportive, and judgment-free learning zone! GORMAN HERITAGE FARM SUMMER CAMP 10052 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45241, Contact: Katie Murtaugh, Program Manager,, Phone: (513)563-6663, Email: camp@gormanfarm.org

www.GormanFarm.org/camp Gender of Campers: Coed Basic Category: Animals Dates: June-August/ sessions vary by age and theme; parents should register early! Ages/Grades: Camps for children ages 4-15 Cost: $75-$205/week for members, $100-$285/ week for non-members Be a farm kid! Camp activities include: interacting with barnyard animals, exploring the woods, garden fun, cooking, hiking, crafts, and more. Special themed camps for wilderness, art, cooking, vet and science. Camp sessions scheduled by age group; please see our website for full camp brochure. You’ll never want to leave! Greenacres Summer Camps 8255 Spooky Hollow Road, Cincinnati, OH 45424, Contact: Andy DeLay, Education Director, Phone: 513-891-4227, Email: camps@green-acres.org

www.green-acres.org Gender of Campers: Coed Basic Category: Traditional Dates: Varies by camp Ages/Grades: Varies by camp Cost: Varies by camp Greenacres Summer Camps offer something for everyone! We have art, environment, equine, garden, culinary, and aquatic adventure camps various times throughout the summer season. Each of our camps are hands-on, small group camps led by a caring professional staff. Log onto www.green-acres.org today to view our Summer Camp Guide. We look forward to seeing you this summer!

I nvent Now/C amp I nvention Phone: 800-968-4332, Email: campinvention@ invent.org, Multiple locations throughout Cincinnati

campinvention.org Dates: Multiple dates available Basic Category: Academic Since 1990, Camp Invention has taken summer fun and transformed it from ordinary to extraordinary! Local educators lead a week of hands-on activities created especially for 1st-6th graders. Boys and girls will spend their time constructing and personalizing a DIY solar-powered cricket with a unique habitat and taking apart electronics to assemble something new. Lessons explore connections between science, technology, engineering and innovation. Early registration discounts are available. MCN ICHOL A S H IGH SCHOOL SUM M E R C A M PS 6536 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, Oh 45230, Contact: Christina Mullis, Director of Admissions, Phone: 513-231-3500 ext.5809, Email: cmullis@ mcnhs.org

www.mcnhs.org Gender of Campers: Coed Basic Category: Arts, Sports, Traditional Dates: Beginning June 6, 2016 Ages/Grades: Grades 1-9 Cost: Beginning at $60 Launch into Summer 2016 with the Rockets! McNicholas High School is excited to again offer summer day camps for students entering grades 1-9! Camps begin June 6 and include many options in our Rocket Athlete Champ Camps and our Blast Off for Fun Camps. Visit www.mcnhs.org for a full listing. Mount St. Joseph U niversity “Summer A rt C amp ” 5701 Delhi Road, Cincinnati, OH 45233, Contact: Velma Dailey, Gallery Director, Phone: 513-2444314, Email: velma.dailey@msj.edu

www.msj.edu/ssg Gender of Campers: Coed Basic Category: Arts Dates: July 11 - 15 and July 18 - 22, 2016 Students will enjoy an exciting week at “Summer Art Camp” working directly in the college art studios at Mount St. Joseph University. All Art Camps are taught by professional art educators. Materials are provided for a week of fun, hands-on learning experiences. Art Camps are for students entering grades 1 - 8. Please call ahead or email to be sure spots are still available in a session. R eady Set Work! – T he Children ’s Home of Cincinnati 5050 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227, Phone: 513-272-2800, Email: asd@thechildrenshomecinti.org

www.thechildrenshomecinti.org Basic Category: Academic, Special Needs Dates: July 5th - August 4th, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 9:00am – 3:00pm Ages/Grades: Ages 14-21 5 week summer work exploration program designed to meet the needs of young adults ages 14 – 21 with autism. Participants receive: a skills training/

assessment, career exploration, community-based assessment, job training and participate in off campus work activities. R edeemer Preschool Summer C amp 2016 2944 Erie Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45208, Contact: Denise Hoefling, Phone: 513-533-5980, Email: rpsdirector03@gmail.com

RedeemerPreschoolHydePark.com Gender of Campers: Coed Basic Category: Traditional Dates: May 23-26, May 31-June2, June 6-9, June 13-16 and June 20-23 Cost: $75/week; A deposit of $20.00 per week is due upon receipt of application Once again we have planned an exciting summer program at Redeemer Preschool! Camp will be held four days a week (Mon-Thurs) from 9:00-11:30am. Session 2 is Tues-Fri. (Five sessions total, with each session having a different theme). Camp themes and applications available March 4 on our website. All children must be between 3 and 6 years old by June 1st and potty trained. Emergency/Medical forms are due by the first day of camp (if not a current Redeemer student) along with the balance of the program tuition. Lunch buddies will be offered for an additional fee of $6.00 per day and your child may stay until 12:30pm. There will be 12 spaces available. Seven H ills School Summer Program 5400 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227, Contact: Jill Romerill, Phone: 513-728-2380, Email: Jill.Romerill@7hills.org

7hills.org/SummerProgram Gender of Campers: Coed Basic Category: Academic/Pre-college, Adventure/ Tripping, Arts, School Programs (Before/After), Sports, Traditional Dates: June 13 through August 18, 2016 Ages/Grades: Age 3 - 18 Cost: $180 per week for half-day Weekly Summer Programs open to all Greater Cincinnati area children (ages 3-18). More than 100 half-day and full-day programs available! Register for one week or all eight! Early Care and After Care available. To learn more visit 7hills.org/SummerProgram or call 513.728.2380. Summer F un at Broadway Bound Dance Academy 10580 Loveland Madeira Road, Loveland, OH 45140, Contact: Emilie LaRosa, owner, Phone: 513-774-9474, Email: emilieslarosa@gmail.com

www.broadwaybounddance.com Basic Category: Arts Dates: June through August Ages/Grades: 2 - 18 years Cost: $55 on up Broadway Bound Dance Academy is the place for fun and learning all summer long! Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re excited to offer our summer dance camps again this year for your 3-5 yr old. Complete dance or tumbling instruction sessions are also available. Reserve you spot today!

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Taft Summer A rt Day C amp 316 Pike Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202, Contact: Erin Holland, Phone: (513) 684-4517

http://www.taftmuseum.org/education/ summercamp Dates: June-July 2016 Ages/Grades: Grades 3-12 Cost: $200 Taft Family-level members and above $275 All others The Taft’s Summer Art Day Camps offer fun, intensive studios looking at, thinking about, and creating Art inspired by artwork on view at the Museum. Each weeklong session ends with an exhibition organized by students and staff for family and friends. T he T Squash Academy 3917 Virginia Ave Fairfax, OH 45227, Contact: Laura Caty, Director, Email: laura@thet.us, Phone: 513-441-7245

www.tsquashacademy.org Basic Category: Sports Dates: Session 2 July 11-15, Session 3 July 18-22, Session 4 August 8-12 The T Squash Academy is offering 4 - 1 week summer camp sessions for beginners and experienced players. Squash is a fast growing, non-contact sport that requires strategy and fitness. The T Academy teaches squash skills and life skills in the context of an experience of team and community. Led by international squash professionals. Camp activities include squash instruction, game play, skill building as well as free time for play, games and swimming. Equipment will be provided. Ages 8-14. WC A Summer C amps 8107 Market Place Dr., West Chester, OH 45069, Contact: Patsy Rabinowitz, Phone: 513-829-2345, Email: info@wcaomd.com

www.westchesteracademy.com Gender of Campers: Coed Basic Category: Arts Ages/Grades: Ages 3-18 Come join the fun and excitement! Visit: westchesterohiosummercamps.com for a complete listing of music, dance, art, and gymnastics camps. Morning, afternoon, and evening options, Monday through Friday. Family multi-camp discount: Take $25 off each additional camp per family. Register online or call 829-2345. Y MC A C amp A rrowhead 6703 Yankee Rd, Liberty Twp, OH 45044, Contact: Angie DelNegro, Phone: 513-7793917, Email: angie.delnegro@lakotaymca.com

www.lakotaymca.com Gender of Campers: Coed Basic Category: Traditional Cost: The weekly cost of camp is for Lakota YMCA members is: $140 for day, $175 for extended day & $115 for CIT. The cost for non-members is: $180 day, $215 extended day & $145 for CIT. Dates: May 23-August 12; Registration begins March 8, 2016

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Camp Arrowhead is designed to provide campers with a variety of experiences in a well supervised camp setting. Each week will include a special theme. Don’t miss a great opportunity! Y MC A of Greater Cincinnati Summer Day C amps 2016 12 locations throughout Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, Phone: 513-362-YMCA

www.myY.org Gender of Campers: Coed Basic Category: Traditional Dates: Registration begins March 5, 2016; Camps run May through August; dates for each camp available on website Ages/Grades: Ages 3-15 Cost: Cost varies depending on each camp. Pricing and camp brochures are available on our website. Overnight, day, and specialty camps at the Y are all about discovery. Kids have the opportunity to explore nature, find new talents, try new activities, gain independence, and make lasting friendships and memories. And, of course, it’s fun too! (Themed Day Camps, Preschool Camps, Teen Camps, Counselor-in-Training programs, Specialty Camps, and Sports Camps)

{DAY & RESIDENTIAL CAMPS} W est Ohio C amps 3 locations, Contact: Lisa Nevels, Administrator, Phone: 614-844-6200, Email: camps@wocumc.org

westohiocamps.org Gender of Campers: Coed Basic Category: Adventure, Religious, Traditional Dates: June 8, 9, 10 -Day, Residential June 12- July 29 Three choices to attend a One Day Adventure June 8, 9 or 10 for $20 (ages 6-13) at one of our three Ohio locations. Camp Otterbein in Logan, Camp Wesley in Bellefontaine and Camp Widewater on the Maumee River in Liberty Center. Ages 7-17 offer 3, 4 or 6 day camps full of adventure, water and fun. We separate into small family groups to make new friends and bond with counselors. We do worship and bible study to start and close each day. Call or email and visit our webpage for more information. www. westohiocamps.org. Our camps are ACA accredited, practice Safe Sanctuaries and reference and background check all staff.

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Falcon C amp

4251 Delta Rd SW, Carrollton, OH 44615, Contact: Dave Devey, Phone: 800/837-CAMP, Email: info@ FalconCamp.com

www.falconcamp.com Gender of Campers: Coed Basic Category: Traditional Dates: 2,4,6,8 week sessions, June 19 – August 13, 2016 Ages/Grades: Ages 6 - 16 Cost: $2340 to varies

Ohio’s premier summer camp since 1959. Boys and girls enjoy wide variety of activities with outstanding staff. “Fun for Now, Skills for Life” is motto and environment created at Falcon. Located on beautiful 8 mile Leesville Lake in hundreds of acres of woods, great food, great fun, lifetime of memories. Activities Include sailing, horseback riding, riflery, archery, tennis, crafts, drama, woodslore, canoeing, swimming, kayaks, paddleboards, sports, overnight camping, dances, creative arts, video, mountain biking and much more! Falcon Young Adventure Camp 4251 Delta Rd SW, Carrollton, OH 44615, Contact: Dave Devey Director/Owner, Phone: 800/837-CAMP, Email: info@FalconCamp.com

www.falconcamp.com Gender of Campers: Coed Basic Category: Traditional Dates: July 31 - August 6 & August 7–13, 2016 Ages/Grades: Ages 6 - 9 Cost: $1170/wk A unique and exciting introduction to overnight camping for boys and girls ages 6 -9. These one-week programs are designed with care to guide the campers in being successful with their first great “Young Adventure” away from home. 1:2 staff/camper ratio provides individual attention, instruction and parental oversight. (Program same as Falcon Traditional Camp) activities include horseback riding, swimming, canoeing, archery, air rifles, crafts, sports, fishing, nature study, sailing and much more. Pleasant H ill Outdoor C amp 4654 Pleasant Hill Road, Perrysville, OH 44864, Contact: Ben Radley, Director, Phone: 419-9383715, Email: director@phoc.org

www.phoc.org Gender of Campers: Coed Basic Category: Adventure, Religious, Traditional Dates: June 19 - July 30, 2016 Ages/Grades: 1st - 12th grades Cost: $499 / scholarships available Pleasant Hill Outdoor Camp is a traditional Christian summer camp in the Mohican area of Ohio. Days are filled with engaging camp activities led by exceptional role models who are committed to helping your child grow socially, spiritually, and physically. Experience the magic that is camp this summer!

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Preschool & Education Guide //CHILDCaRE & PRESCHOOL

//MONTESSORI

Chai Tots Early Childhood Center

Children’s Meeting House Montessori School

Academic excellence via a unique blend of Jewish and Montessori education offering strong academics, stressing life skills, interpersonal relationship skills and nurturing a love for life-long learning. Individualized curriculum customized for each student, expansive naturally lit rooms, low student ratio. Specials include yoga, music, Hebrew, dance, art and Tae Kwon Do. Flexible schedules, before and aftercare, web cams and after-school enrichment available. Limited space - now enrolling!

An authentic Montessori school program resting on 8 acres. Extraordinary and rigorous hands-on learning inside and outside of the classrooms creating life long learners, critical thinkers and passionate leaders.

7587 Central Parke Blvd., Mason, OH 45040, Phone: (513)234-0600, www.ChaiTots.com, Ages/Grades: Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten (6 weeks-6 years), Enrollment: 60

SKIDADDLES Skidaddles offers convenient, flexible, reliable care without reservations. Drop by days, evenings and weekends for a few hours or all day. Feel confident knowing your children will have fun while learning from a qualified staff in a safe and clean environment. Florence: 8660 Bankers Street, Florence, KY 41042, Phone: 859-647-7529, MasonL 5939 Deerfield Blvd Suite 104, Mason, OHIO 45040, Phone: 513-204-3482, www.skidaddles.com

The Compass School Ages 6 weeks-6 years plus after school & summer camp up to age 12. Offering outstanding ReggioInspired full and part-time Infant, Toddler, Two’s, and Preschool programs, as well as Kindergarten, After School, and Summer Camp for school-age children. Degreed teachers, extensive parent communication, and welcoming family environment. Setting the standard in early care and education. Call today for your personal tour. 9370 Waterstone Blvd., Cincinnati, OH 45249, Contact: Laura Carr, Phone: 513-683-8833, Fax: 513-683-8456, Email: CompassLC2004@gmail. com, www.TheCompassSchool.com

YMCA of Greater Cincinnati The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati offers state licensed before and after school care at over 85 locations throughout Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. 1105 Elm Street, Cincinnnati, OH 45202, Contact: Trish Kitchell, VP Youth Development, Phone: 513-362-YMCA, Fax: 513-651-3540, Email: tkitchell@MyY.org, www.MyY.org, Grades: Ages 3-12, Enrollment: Stop by any YMCA of Greater Cincinnati location or check with your local school district.

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927 O’Bannonville Road, Loveland, OH 45140, Contact: Casey Reed, Director, Phone: 513-683-4757, Email: reed@cmhschool.com, www.cmhschool.com, Grades: Preschool through Sixth grade, Enrollment: 160

Country Hills Montessori

7131 Plainfield Road, Deer Park, OH 45236, Contact: Christie Sawyer, Phone: 513-697-9021, Email: csawyer@leavesoflearning.org, www.little-sprouts.org, Grades: Preschool & Kindergarten, Enrollment: Families choose mornings two to four days per week (T/TH and/ or W/F), and/or afternoon sessions on Tuesday and Thursday.

The New School Montessori Centrally located and surrounded by wooded play yards and gardens, students benefit from a nurturing environment where Montessoricredentialed staff support high academic and personal achievement. Full-day, half-day and part-time AMS and ISACS accredited programs with healthy lunches included in tuition.

Providing programs for 3 to K. Small, individualized classes with low student-teacher ratios, under the guidance of Montessori certified teachers, in an inter-generational environment. Multiple Locations in Eastgate, Oakley, Harrison and West Chester Ohio and in Ft. Thomas KY. Visit chmschools.com for all location addresses & phones.

3 Burton Woods Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45229, Contact: Ceara Comstock, Phone: (513)2817999, Email: ceara.c@newschoolmontessori. com, www.newschoolmontessori.com, Grades: 3-year-olds through Grade 6, Enrollment: 125

Contact: Susan Schreiber, Owner, Email: susan@chmschools.com, www.chmschools. com/, Grades: 3 - K

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The Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori Located just 1/2 mile north of Mariemont Square, GSCM is a unique Catholic Montessori school where each child can achieve his or her full potential in academics, faith and life. Set on a beautiful12-acre campus, GSCM features dynamic, nurturing Montessori teachers, individualized learning and self-paced acceleration. 3, 4 or 5 day preschool options, full day Kindergarten, and aftercare available. Spanish program beginning at age 3, unparalleled faith formation with the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, art, music, dance and drama enrichment are just few of reasons families love GSCM. Students score 36% higher than national average and 88% better on HS entrance exams. Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:12 4460 Berwick Street, Cincinnati, 513-271-4171, www.gscmontessori.org, Grades: 3-year olds through grade 8, including full-day Kindergarten, Enrollment: 200

Little Sprouts Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten Little Sprouts Montessori nurtures the natural curiosity and enthusiasm of children, helping them develop a lifetime love of learning. Our goal is to empower children to discover and hone their strengths as they explore the world. We recognize the importance of individualized education, and maintain a 1:6 ratio.

CINCINNATI CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS CCS has been creating lifelong learners, creative thinkers, passionate disciples, and visionary leaders for over 40 years. Our graduates are welcomed at universities because they’ve become the natural learners and inquisitive students that God created them to be. CCS knows that faith and learning go hand-in-hand. Outstanding. Proven. Elementary Campus: 7350 Dixie Hwy, Fairfield, OH, 45014, Junior/Senior High Campus: 7474 Morris Rd., Fairfield, OH, 45011, (513) 8928500, Contact: Lisa Coombs, Admissions Director, lisa.coombs@cincinnatichristian.org, www.cincinnatichristian.org, Grades: PS - 12

CINCINNATI HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY CHCA’s college-prep curriculum sparks creativity and fuels mastery. CHCA’s culture of vigorous inquiry and persistent effort develops agile, innovative thinkers. As they wrestle with timeless, essential questions, students strengthen their minds and their faith. 11525 Snider Road, Cincinnati, OH 45249, Contact: Natalie Pfister, Enrollment Director, Phone: (513)247-0900, Email: admissions@ chca-oh.org, www.chca-oh.org, Grades: Preschool 3 - Grade 12, Enrollment: 1350

The Seven Hills School An award-winning Independent, non-sectarian and co-educational school serving students two years through grade 12 on two campuses. An intellectually vibrant environment encourages personal attention and the average class size is 15. Educating the whole child with a college-prep, 21st century curriculum. Hillsdale Campus - 5400 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati; Doherty Campus - 2726 Johnstone Place, Cincinnati, Phone: 513-728-2400, www.7hills.org, Grades: Pre-K through 12

ST. GERTRUDE SCHOOL Saint Gertrude School offers academic excellence in the Dominican tradition: preaching Truth, practicing virtue, and loving one another in Christ. Students from 21 school districts. IOWA testing ranked 4th among 90 Cincinnati Catholic grade schools. Aftercare, outdoor classroom, STEM, Rosary Procession, household intergrade leadership, Latin, professionally coached musical theater, extracurriculars. 6543 Miami Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45243, Contact: Elaine Nolte, Assistant Principal, Phone: 513-561-8020, stgertrudesch.org, Enrollment: 338

//SPECIaL NEEDS Springer School and Center For more than 40 years, Springer School and Center has empowered students with learning disabilities to lead successful lives. Springer offers a day school for students ages 6-14 and outreach programs and learning disability resources for students, parents and teachers in the Greater Cincinnati area. The Springer Experience. Success Changes Everything. 2121 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45208, Contact: Carmen Mendoza, Admissions Director, Phone: 513 871-6080 ext. 211, Fax: 513 871-6428, Email: cmendoza@springer-LD.org, www.springer-LD.org, Grades: 1 through 8, Enrollment: 200

//TUTORING Langsford Learning Acceleration Centers Is your child on track to be a successful reader? For over 14 years, Langsford has been applying an evidencebased approach to reading difficulties to turn struggling readers into confident and successful ones. Langsfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approach is to identify the root cause of the reading difficulties and then to implement research-validated approaches to develop confident independent learners. Langsford offers support for reading, comprehension, and writing. Langsford is also an approved Jon Peterson provider; contact us to see if your child qualifies for a scholarship from the Ohio Department of Education. Blue Ash: 9402 Towne Square Ave. Ste B, Cincinnati, OH 45242 & West Chester: 7616 Cox Lane, West Chester, Oh 45069â&#x20AC;&#x2039;, Contact: Jeff Graham, Executive Director, Phone: 513-531-7400, www. WeTeachReading.com, Grades: All ages

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daily calendar {JUNE 2016}

WEDS 01 Little Tykes Back by popular demand, it’s our very own exploration of all things dinosaur. Children ages 3 - 6 and their caregivers are invited to this dinosaur bash. Bring a dinosaur friend from home to join you. Free. Time: 11 a.m., Location: Winton Woods, http://www.greatparks.org/calendar#, Phone: 513-521-7275

THURS 02 Family Ice Cream Social Get ready for Shavuot at the J with a Family Ice Cream Social! Children can enjoy fun outdoor games, a bounce house, giant slide and petting zoo. Pizza dinner from the J and kosher ice cream from Miss Missy’s Ice Cream Truck are available for purchase. Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Location: Mayerson JCC, https://www.mayersonjcc.org/, Phone: 513-761-7500

THURS 02 – SUN 05 Frontier Days Come Celebrate our 54th Annual Frontier Days! Frontier Days has been voted “Best Festival on the Eastside” the last three years by Cincy Magazine. Time: Check website, Location: Downtown Milford, http://www.frontierdaysmilford. com/index.html

FRI 03 – SUN 05 LEGO KidsFest LEGO KidsFest is coming to Louisville! LEGO KidsFest brings all of the creative hands-on, minds-on fun of LEGO building and experiences together in one activity- and entertainment-packed family event for children of all ages and builders of all skills and interests. Time: Check website for session times, Location: Kentucky Exposition Center, http://legokids fest.com/kentucky- 2016.html

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Summerfair Summerfair is Cincinnati’s premier festival of fine arts and crafts. The year’s fair will feature more than 300 fine artists and craftspeople from around the country as well as regional performers, a variety of gourmet arts and the Youth Arts Rocks! area for kids. Time: Fri., June 3, 2 - 8 p.m., Sat., June 4: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun., June 5, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Location: Coney Island, http://coney islandpark.com/event-calendar?cID=6, Phone: 513-232-8230

SUN 05 Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals As part of family day at the ballpark, kids 14 and younger will get a free Zack Cozart Fathead Wall Decal. A different Reds-themed decal will be featured on each of these Sunday giveaways throughout the season. Time: 1:10 p.m., Location: Great American Ball Park, http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/ schedule/

TUES 07 SAT 04 Paige’s Princess Run Please join us for our only major fundraiser each year. We will have our 5k course (which is chip-timed) and another fun carnival with food, games, bounce houses, princesses and animals. All proceeds benefit Paige’s Princess Foundation. Time: 9 a.m., Location: Wyandot Elementary School, http://www.paigesprincessrun. com/#!events/cch2

Trail Fest Grab your hiking boots and bring your friends and family for an evening of food and fun as we celebrate and hike the trails at Trails Fest! Join us at Long Branch Farm & Trails for live music, food trucks and activities to get the whole family exploring the trails! Time: 5 - 9 p.m., Location: Long Branch Farm, https://community.cincynature.org/

Movies in the PlayScape Join us at the meadow hill in the Nature PlayScape for a special outdoor movie experience. Bring a blanket (please no lawn chairs so everyone can see) and a snack or picnic dinner. There will be a brief children’s activity at 8 p.m. as we wait for it to get dark. If there is inclement weather, we will move inside the Visitor Center. Nonmembers pay daily admission. June 7 film: Over The Hedge. Time: 8 p.m., Location: Cincinnati Nature Center PlayScape, https://community. cincynature.org/, Phone: 513-831-1711

WEDS 08 Summer Series for Kids: An American Indian Trail Kids will get to see and touch genuine artifacts, many of which were found in the park and surrounding areas. Learn what life was like for Native Americans by exploring a miniature village, using replica tools and playing customary games. Class size is limited. Time: 12-1 p.m., Location: Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park, http://pyramidhill.org/ kids-summer-series/, Phone: 513-868-1234

THURS 09 Animals Alive! Learn fun facts about local animals. A naturalist with Great Parks of Hamilton County will bring live animals for children to see. Time: 2 – 3 p.m., Location: Hyde Park Branch Library, http://programs. cincinnatilibrary.org/evanced/lib/ eventcalendar.asp, Phone: 513-369-4456

FRI 10 – SAT 11 E.T. in Concert Bring the family as your Cincinnati Pops performs John Williams’ entire Academy Award-winning score from Steven Spielberg’s masterpiece about a boy and his alien friend, live-to-picture, on the Taft Theatre’s HD screen. Kids’ tickets just $15. Time: Shows at 8 p.m. on Friday and 2 p.m. on Sat., Location: The Taft Theatre, http:// cincinnatisymphony.org/concerts-plusevents/pops-summer-2016/et-in-concertthe-taft/, Phone: 513-621-1919

FRI 10 – SUN 12

Ride Cincinnati For nine years, thousands of cycling participants of all abilities and ages enjoy bike riding in the annual non-competitive, familyoriented Ride Cincinnati event, while at the same time, raising important funds for Breast Cancer Research. Come out for the 10th anniversary! Time: First race starts at 6:30 a.m., Location: Yeatman’s Cove, http://www.ridecincinnati. org/

MON 13 Zak Morgan Join us for the music and songs of Zak!

St. Gertrude Parish Festival Come join the fun! Over 60 fun booths and rides, all of your favorite festival foods, raffles and more! Don’t miss the “reverse raffle,” where you can win tuition for an entire year!

Time: 1:30 – 3:15 p.m., Location: Madeira Branch Library, http://programs. cincinnatilibrary.org/evanced/lib/ eventcalendar.asp, Phone: 513-369-6028

Time: Check schedule, Location: St. Gertrude Parish, http://www.stgertrude.org/festival

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SAT 11 Sayler Park Sustains In an effort to foster neighborhood engagement, educate residents in sustainable and Earth-first practices, entertain with free music and activities for kids, and offer a dynamic experience with food trucks, local beer, vendors, and raffles, those who make Sayler Park Sustains happen work hard most of the year to offer something special for the area, and all of this happens in beautiful Nelson Sayler Memorial Park one day a year. Time: 12-10 p.m., Location: Nelson Sayler Memorial Park, http://www. saylerparksustains.org/

Summer Concerts in the Park Enjoy an evening of music with Title 14, a classic rock band with a little bit of funk and guitars, bass, drums and a horns section. The concert will feature a wide range of covers, from rock to jazz to blues to heavy metal. Free. Time: 7 p.m., Location: Winton Woods, http:// www.greatparks.org/calendar#, Phone: 513-521-7275

SUN 12 Lazy Sundays in the PlayScape Come hang out with us! We’ll provide hammocks and teach you how to hang them in the trees. Then lounge around and enjoy being outdoors as your family plays. Free for members; nonmembers pay daily admission. Time: 1 - 3 p.m., Location: Cincinnati Nature Center PlayScape, https://community. cincynature.org/, Phone: 513-831-1711

Butterflies We love butterflies! Join us to create your very own summertime fused glass butterfly. Students will work with variety of Bullseye glass materials to create a colorful butterfly of their own design! No experience necessary. $30/student for 1 butterfly. Ages 5+. Time: 1 - 2:30 p.m., Location: Brazee Street Studios, http://brazeestreetstudios.com/ products/butterflies, Phone: 513-321-0206

Summer Series for Kids: Animal Adaptations Join us to learn about the many ways that animals are adapted to live in different habitats. Volunteers will be dressed with different adaptations -- see if you can guess how it helps them to survive. To end out the program, we will make our own special camouflage animals out of leaves. Presented by Butler Soil and Water Conservation District. Time: 12 - 1 p.m., Location: Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park, http://pyramidhill.org/ kids-summer-series/, Phone: 513-868-1234

THURS 16 Buckeye Search & Rescue Dogs Meet the dedicated canines and handlers of BSARD - Buckeye Search & Rescue Dogs. Learn about their important job of helping locate missing people. Time: 2 p.m., Location: Greenhills Branch Library, http://programs.cincinnatilibrary. org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp, Phone: 513-369-4441

FRI 17 Touch-a-Truck Big trucks have always amazed kids! Springfield Township’s Touch A Truck event will introduce over 50 different vehicles (and a helicopter) to kids of all ages. Participating vehicles include a variety of service and luxury

vehicles. Meet police officers and fire fighters. Kids will have a chance to climb aboard many of the trucks! Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Location: Springfield Township Administration Parking Lot, http:// www.springfieldtwp.org/Calendar. aspx?EID=1416, Phone: 513-522-1410

SAT 18 – SUN 19 & SAT 25 – SUN 26 Curious George Express Take a train ride to see Curious George and the Man in the Yellow Hat! Bring kids, grandparents, and friends to enjoy this memorable moment, but don’t forget your camera! Time: Check website for times, Location: LM&M Railroad, http://lebanonrr.com/ george.html, Phone: 513-933-8022

SAT 18 The City Flea The City Flea is Cincinnati’s original curated, urban flea market that takes place once a month at Washington Park. Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Location: Washington Park, http://www.thecityflea.com/markets/, Phone: 513-621-4400

SUN 19 Big Top Fun Get ready for some circus-style fun under the Taft tent! Get your face painted like a clown or your favorite circus animal, explore painting tools at the Art Cart, make a circus-y craft to take home, and enjoy a guided or self-guided tour of the Museum. Performers from My Nose Turns Red youth circus will delight kids of all ages and teach a few tricks beginning at 2 p.m. Time: 1 – 4 p.m., Location: Taft Museum of Art, http://www.taftmuseum.org/events/ fundays, Phone: 513-241-0343

CinciDaddy Father’s Day Celebration We’ve taken many of the things Dads love - bacon, burgers and bands - to create the biggest Father’s Day Celebration in Cincinnati! There will be food trucks, beverages, contests and a Touch-A-Truck for the kids. Time: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Location: Coney Island, http://coneyislandpark.com/, Phone: 513-232-8230

TUES 21 Yoga for Kids Yoga for kids presented by a kid! Come and meet Vivienne Konz who is certified to teach yoga. She would love to introduce you to the world of yoga. Time: 2 – 3 p.m., Location: Hyde Park Branch Library, http://programs.cincinnatilibrary. org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp, Phone: 513-369-4456

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TUES 21 – SUN 26 Plant Superheroes Discover the true identity of Highfield Discovery Garden’s superheroes...the plants! Wear your favorite superhero costume and come learn about the power of plants. Program included in Highfield admission: $5/person. Time: Tues. - Sat., 10:45 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. and Sun, 1 and 4 p.m., Location: Highfield Discovery Garden, http://www.greatparks. org/calendar#, Phone: 513-521-7275

THURS 23 Puppet Making Workshop with Madcap Puppets Join us for a puppet-making workshop presented by Madcap Puppets! Create your very own masterpiece puppet to take home. Grades K-6. Registration required. Time: 2 – 3 p.m., Location: Mt. Washington Branch Library, http://programs. cincinnatilibrary.org/evanced/lib/ eventcalendar.asp, Phone: 513-369-6033

Time: 7:30 a.m., Location: Hyde Park Square, http://events.thecurestartsnow.org/ hyde-park-blast/

Member Morning Good morning Zoo! Join us for an exclusive Members-Only morning on Saturday, June 25, from 8 - 10am. Wake up with the Zoo and learn all about how our keepers get your favorite animals ready for the day. Time: 8 - 10 a.m., Location: Cincinnati Zoo, http://cincinnatizoo.org/events/membermorning/, Phone: 513-281-4700

SUN 26 Powerful Pollinators Without bees, bats and birds, the world would be a lot less colorful. Join a naturalist as we talk about how pollinators enrich our lives, both figuratively and literally. Free. Time: 2 p.m., Location: Sharon Woods, http:// www.greatparks.org/calendar#, Phone: 513-521-7275

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Time: 1 - 3 p.m., Location: Brazee Street Studios, http://brazeestreetstudios.com/ products/woodland-creatures, Phone: 513-321-0206

Summer Series for Kids: Terrific Toys Science is everywhere; even in our toys. Learn why balls bounce and the science behind toys like Etch-a-Sketch and Operation. Race plastic and metal Slinkys to learn about physical properties, and a big slingshot is used to learn about elastic energy. Presented by Crystal Clear Science.

FRI 24 – SUN 26

Hyde Park Blast The 2016 Hyde Park Blast cycling events promises to be bigger and better than ever. One of the biggest and best events in the Midwest will undoubtedly draw a spectacular array of cyclists in a venue that offers a unique experience for participants and spectators alike! Features bike race, 4 mile run and kids’ fun run.

Woodland Creatures Bring your young artist to design and create an adorable woodland creature using a variety of fused glass components. Your creature will have a copper wire that can be used as a stand, or to hang- whichever you choose! No two creatures will look the same, as their design is unique to you! $30/student. Age 6+.

Time: 8:15 p.m., Location: Miami Whitewater Forest, http://www.greatparks.org/ calendar#, Phone: 513-521-7275

Time: 3 p.m. on June 24 – 10 a.m. on June 25, Location: Lake Isabella, http://www. greatparks.org/calendar#, Phone: 513-5217275

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Time: 2 – 3 p.m., Location: Anderson Branch Library, http://programs.cincinnatilibrary. org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp, Phone: 513-369-6030

Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, A Community Concert Spend an evening in the great outdoors with the Cincinnati Pops, featuring John Morris Russell, Conductor. Presented by Great Parks Foundation.

Great Parks Backyard Campout Join us for a night under the stars! Families can camp in the park and connect with nature. A limited number of primitive sites will be available on a firstcome, firstserve basis. Free programs and activities will kick off Friday night at 6 p.m. $5 deposit required; register by 6/19.

Time: 5 - 11 p.m. on Friday, 3 - 11 p.m. on Saturday and 1 - 8 p.m. on Sunday, Location: Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, http://www.holytrinity.oh.goarch. org/panegyri/welcome

Newport Aquarium: Scales & Tails The Newport Aquarium presents Scales & Tails with live reptiles! Please register 1 week in advance. For ages 6-12.

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FRI 24 – SAT 25

Panegyri Greek Festival What can be more enjoyable than relaxing on a sunny day with sweet bouzouki music playing in the background, biting into a Gyro sandwich, a Souvlaki, a piece of yummy Pasticho or honey coated Baklava and watching children dancing Greek village dances? Stay and enjoy dance, raffles and more at the Festival voted as the #1 Church Festival by CityBeat in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

TUES 28

Time: 12 - 1 p.m., Location: Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park, http://pyramidhill.org/ kids-summer-series/, Phone: 513-868-1234

MON 27

THURS 30

Finding Dory Fun Celebrate the release of the new Finding Dory movie with us! Make an ocean in a bottle to take home, try out under the sea bubble wrap painting, and more. Registration is required. Recommended ages 5 and up.

Summer Learning Family Movie Night Movie starts at 6 p.m.

Time: 2 - 3 p.m., Location: Mt. Washington Branch Library, http://programs. cincinnatilibrary.org/evanced/lib/ eventcalendar.asp, Phone: 513-369-6033

Time: 6 – 8 p.m., Location: Anderson Branch Library, http://programs.cincinnatilibrary. org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp, Phone: 513-369-6030

{PLEASE NOTE} At Cincinnati Parent, we work hard to ensure our calendar and guide information is accurate. Occasionally, event specifics change after we go to press. Therefore, we encourage our readers to call locations or visit them on the web to verify information.

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ongoing calendar {JUNE 2016} Butterflies of the Caribbean

Christmas In July

Curiosity Saturday

Daily through June 19

Daily from June 27 - July 31

Saturdays from June 4 – Sept. 3

Krohn Conservatory invites you to “dive in” to the 2016 Butterfly Show, “Butterflies of the Caribbean”. Whimsical ocean creatures and colorful butterflies float together in the showroom for a seaside adventure. The white sand, “coral” reef, and towering palm trees will lend a beachside feel, while the coral and yellow hues of hundreds of flowers reflect the colors of a spectacular Caribbean sunset. Many exciting events have been planned throughout the 12-week show to allow visitors to discover even more about the vibrant, engaging and gracious Caribbean culture. The show creates a wonderful environment for 12,000 butterflies in free flight through the showroom.

Think some Christmas Cheer might help get you through the summer heat? Come on over to EnterTRAINment Junction for Christmas in July to cool off and enjoy all our great attractions. Be sure to make your way to the North Pole where you can get your mid-year check up with Santa himself!! Note: Santa will visit from 12 – 6 p.m. daily. He will take a nap everyday from 3 - 3:30 p.m.

Presented by the Cincinnati Art Museum, Curiosity Saturdays offer a wide-range of free, engaging, kid-friendly activities the whole family is sure to love!

Time: Daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Location: Krohn Conservatory, http://www.cincinnatiparks. com/krohn-conservatory/, Phone: 513-3524080

Da Vinci - The Genius Daily through Sept. 25

Da Vinci – The Genius features 17 themed galleries with over 200 pieces, including life-size reproductions of over 70 machine inventions, educational animations of da Vinci’s most notable works and an eyeopening, in-depth analysis of his most famous work, the “Mona Lisa.” Push, pull, crank and interact with many of these exhibits for a hands-on understanding of the scientific principles behind them. Time: Open Mon. – Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun., 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Location: Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, http://

www.cincymuseum.org/exhibits/da-vinci-thegenius, Phone: 513-287-7000

Seahorses: Unbridled Fun Daily through September 30

Newport Aquarium announces the addition of Seahorses: Unbridled Fun, a new, interactive exhibit opening in April 2016 where guests can discover 10 species of seahorses, sea dragons, trumpetfish, shrimpfish and pipefish. With a head like a horse, snout like an aardvark and belly pouch like a kangaroo- seahorses are anything but ordinary. The way the exhibit is designed; guests will be completely immersed in the world of seahorses with something new to experience around every corner. Time: Daily; check website for schedule, Location: Newport Aquarium, http://www. newportaquarium.com/, Phone: 1-800-4063474

Time: Open daily, Location: EnterTRAINment Junction, http://www.entertrainmentjunction.

com/cincinnati_entertainment_and_ attractions_calendar, Phone: 513-898-8000

Friday Night Grill Outs Fridays from 5/27–9/2

Bring the family to Lake Isabella to enjoy a relaxing Friday evening with flame-grilled food and live local music. Dine on the patio pier or in the air-conditioned Chart Room. Playground and boathouse open before or after dinner. Meals available for $8.75 to $10.50. Time: 5 - 8 p.m., Location: Lake Isabella/ Boathouse, http://www.greatparks.org/ calendar#, Phone: 513-521-7275

Summer Cinema Wednesday nights from June 1 – Aug. 31

Formerly called Date Night Movies, Summer Cinema features a free movie screening every Wednesday. Dust off those lawn chairs, grab a picnic basket, and join us for a fun, relaxing evening over on our civic lawn.

Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Location: Washington Park,http://washingtonpark.org/event/ curiosity-saturday-4/2016-06-04 /, Phone: 513-621-4400

Madeira Farmers Market Outdoor Market open Thursdays through Sept. 29

Come weekly for fresh, high-quality locally grown foods/products, music and kids crafts and activities! Time: 3:30 – 7 p.m., Location: Downtown Madeira (corner of Miami and Dawson), http://

www.madeirafarmersmarket.com/

Farmers Market at Summit Park Wednesdays through Oct. 12

The Farmers Market offers sustainably grown foods and goods for sale from local vendors. Each week will also bring a mix of fun and entertainment to the market with music, happy hours, guest vendors, food trucks, free demos and classes. Time: 3:30 - 7 p.m., Location: Summit Park,

http://blueash.com/departments/parks_and_ recreation/farmers_market.php

Time: 9 - 11 p.m., Location: Washington Park,

http://washingtonpark.org/event/summercinema/2016-06-01/, Phone: 513-621-4400 Strauss Troy Market on the Square Tuesdays through Aug. 30

Spend your lunch hour enjoying one of the city’s most unique shopping experiences. Every Tuesday through Aug. 30, local vendors will offer everything from fresh produce and lunch food to sweet treats and handmade items. Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Location: Fountain Square,

http://myfountainsquare.com/ events-on-the-square/

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