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Contents
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
June/July 2016
Dear Readers,
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LIVING WELL
nother school year ends and another summer of fun begins. You’re holding your guide to a summer of fun! In this issue, we’ve pulled together the deals and discounts, exhibits, places to go, hands on activities, musical events and theatre, Father’s Day events and much more! Here are the highlights…
Sea Turtle Season Underway................................................................... 4 Father’s Day Events................................................................................ 4
HEALTH & SAFETY Milk Allergy Symptoms Can Be Serious ................................................... 5
The Jacksonville Suns have planned some wonderful family entertainment in addition to enjoying a day at the ballpark watching the Suns play. On June 29th, come prepared to get wet! The baseball grounds will be turned into a big water park. Every Friday, enjoy Fireworks at Suns games and on Sundays, it’s Family FUNday. Kids can enjoy pre-game catch on the field before the games and run the bases after the games. On stage at the Alhambra Theatre and Dining from June 15 through July 31 is Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. They’re offering a 4-pack of tickets at a discounted package rate for this family-friendly show. We’re so fortunate to have a thriving dinner theatre that offers family-friendly productions of high-caliber stage entertainment and, the food is great! If you haven’t visited the Alhambra recently, I encourage you to make it one of your family outings this summer. Among some of the best entertainment deals you’ll find this summer are the Kids Bowl Free program, discounted summer movies offered by most national chains, discounts to local gems like $5 Fridays at MOSH, 92 at the Zoo, and free admission to the Cummer and our beaches and Florida Springs. Turn to page 17 for more deals and discounts and visit our online deals and discounts page for an always updated list and turn to page 9 for discount coupons at Adventure Landing.
INFANT & TODDLER
Summer Activities for Infants & Toddlers ................................................. 6
SPECIAL NEEDS
Keep Schedule Predictable and Balanced During Summer ...................... 8 Things To Do: Special Needs................................................................... 8
Join Jax4Kids’ on June 11th as we present Kids Day at Riverside Arts Market. The Market will be filled with family-friendly entertainment plus all your RAM favorites. On June 25th, we invite you to join us at the Orange Park Mall for Freedom Festival with a concert by Aaron Tippin and an evening filled with family fun and fireworks of course as we celebrate our nation’s Independence Day. On July 9th from 12noon – 2pm, join us at The Avenues Mall for All Sports Day where you can enjoy fun, games and activities with some of your favorite local sports teams! On July 30th, join us at the Grand Opening Celebration for T’s Learning Center in Nocatee where we’ll have a petting zoo, train rides and more! Turn to page 6 for location and more details.
SUMMER GUIDE
Hands on Summer Fun .......................................................................... 9 Summer Camps..............................................................................11-12 July 4th Events.....................................................................................13 Visit a Florida Spring.............................................................................15 Summer Theater & Music.....................................................................16 Summer Fun & Savings........................................................................17 Summer Movies...................................................................................18 Get the Scoop on Travelling with Pets....................................................20 Six Tips to Simpler Travel with Kids........................................................21
We celebrate Dads on Sunday, June 19th and Jax4Kids has a Father’s Day calendar of events for you on page 4.
DUVAL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.....................22-25
Happy Father’s Day! Happy 4th of July! Happy Summer!
American Youth Character Award Winners.............................................26 Virtual School: Is It For You?..................................................................26 Downing Named State Teacher of Year..................................................26 County Grabs 14 State Science Awards.................................................26 Four New Principles Named..................................................................26
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ST. JOHNS COUNTY SCHOOL NEWS
CLAY COUNTY SCHOOL NEWS
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Young Readers Line Up For Sunshine State Program..............................27 State Science and Engineering Fair Winners..........................................27 Keystone Heights Key Club Are Champs................................................27 Nursing Assistant Program on Tap.........................................................27
EDUCATION Turn Your Family Vacation Into an Education...........................................28 Beat the Summer Slide, Read With Your Kids.........................................29 That’s My Job! Kevin Candish, Manager, The Avenues Mall....................29 Kids Say the Funniest Things ................................................................29
TEENS
Cyber Defense Boot Camp....................................................................30 Discover Your “Total Package”...............................................................30 Things To Do: Teens..............................................................................30
LIVING WELL
Sea Turtle Season Underway
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he beaches of Northeast Florida are home to several species of endangered or threatened sea turtles. Residents and visitors have a special opportunity and responsibility to protect these magnificent creatures and their vulnerable nesting sites as they return each season to nest along the beaches. Sea turtle nesting season began in May and officials are asking residents, visitors, and businesses to help protect natural habitat by observing all nesting season laws and regulations. Between May 1 and Oct. 31 in St. Johns County, vehicular traffic on the beach is restricted to the hours of 8 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. In addition, all beachfront properties are required to reduce their impact by eliminating interior and exterior lights which may disrupt nesting sea turtles. Volleyball court lights at St. Johns County Pier Park will turn on at sunset and turn off at 9 p.m. during this time. Beach visitors can also have a positive impact on nesting sea turtles by taking the following actions while enjoying the beach: • Refrain from using fireworks and open fires. • Remove ruts and fill in holes left by vehicles
and sand castle building. • Please remove all chairs, umbrellas, or canopies from the beach before dark. • When using a flashlight on the beach, please use a flashlight filter. (In St. Johns free filters can be found at the Vilano walkover, the St. Johns County Pier, and at street ends in St. Augustine Beach.) • Avoid entering sand dunes and conservation zones (15 feet seaward of the dune line). • Refrain from using balloons, as they can fall into the ocean and harm marine life. • Never approach sea turtles emerging from, or returning to the sea. Nesting sea turtles are vulnerable, timid, and can be easily frightened away. Never push an injured animal back into the ocean. If an injured, sick, or deceased sea turtle is encountered, please call the county sheriff’s office non-emergency dispatch line. Leave only your footprints, providing the turtles with a safe and clean habitat in which to nest and hatch. j
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Father’s Day Events
Father’s Day at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens June 18 – 19 All weekend long, buy one child or adult ticket and get one adult or senior general admission ticket Home Depot Kids Workshop – Father’s Day free with coupon. Coupon available online at www. June 4, 9am – 12noon Make a Father’s Day Trophy Smart Phone holder for jacksonvillezoo.org. On Saturday from 10 – 5 enjoy the all new Zoom at the Zoo Father’s Day celebraFather’s Day at Home Depot’s Kids Workshop. At tion with Bar B Q, Beer, DJ and activities on the this hands-on workshop, kids will build a trophyshaped cell phone holder for Dad. Once the project Great Lawn with a Father’s Day card making area. Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens / 904-757-4463 / is built, your child can paint it and decorate with stickers. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a 370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32218 / www. FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, jacksonvillezoo.org and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Children must be present at the store to participate Father’s Day at the Hall of Fame in the workshop and receive the kit, apron and June 19 pin. Register online for workshop at workshops. This weekend, as a special gift to dads, everyone homedepot.com/workshops/kids-workshops enjoys complimentary admission to the museum and dads receive a free round on the putting U.S. Open Week at the Hall of Fame course. Museum will be open from 12pm-6pm. June 16 thru June 19 World Golf Hall of Fame / 904-940-4123 / 1 World Special activities at the World Golf Hall of Fame, to Golf Place, St. Augustine, FL 32092 / www. celebrate the US Open. Take a special scavenger hunt through the Hall of Fame. Enjoy a special photo worldgolfhalloffame.org op with the U.S. Open trophy each day. The tournament will be shown throughout the Father’s Day Sails Aboard Schooner Freedom museum during regular business hours. June 19, 12:15pm to 6:45pm World Golf Hall of Fame / 904-940-4123 / 1 World Families are invited for a special Father’s Day Sail Golf Place, St. Augustine, FL 32092 / www. aboard St. Augustine’s Schooner Freedom. Dad worldgolfhalloffame.org can relax and talk some nautical history and sailing, help raise a sail or take the helm. Complimentary Father’s Day Special at the Florida Museum of soda is included. The sailing adventures begin at Natural History the St. Augustine City Marina. The 90-minute sail June 18, 10am to 5pm and June 19, departs at 12:15pm- tickets $30 adults, $15 kids; 12noon to 5pm This Father’s Day weekend, dads receive a free 2-hour sail departs at 2:15pm - tickets $40 adults, plant (up to a $6 value) with any plant purchase, $30 kids; 2-hour sail departs at 6:15pm - tickets and a 10 percent discount on Museum Associates $50 per person. memberships. Fathers must be present at the time St. Augustine Municipal Marina / 904-810-1010 / of purchase to recieve the free plant. 111 Avenida Menendez Suite D/Slip 86, St. AugusFlorida Museum of Natural History / 352-846-2000 tine, FL 32084 / www.schoonerfreedom.com / 3215 Hull Road / Gainesville, FL 32611 / www. flmnh.ufl.edu Father’s Day at the Hall of Fame June 19 Father’s Day Storytime This weekend, as a special gift to dads, everyone June 18, 11am enjoys complimentary admission to the museum To honor dads, grandpas and caregivers, kids are invited for a reading of two books, Dad School and and dads receive a free round on the putting Grandpa Loves You! Activities to follow. course. Museum will be open from 12pm-6pm. Barnes & Noble / 904-886-9904 / 11112 San Jose World Golf Hall of Fame / 904-940-4123 / 1 World Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32223 / www.bn.com Golf Place, St. Augustine, FL 32092 / www.worldgolfhalloffame.org Jacksonville Suns Father’s Day Eve June 18, 6:05 It’s Father’s Day Eve at the ball park. The first 1,000 Dad’s Swim & Play Free at Adventure Landing fans will get a Barbecue Set. Gates open at 5:00pm June 19 Dads get a free round of mini golf with the purchase for 6:05pm game. See the Jacksonville Suns play of a round at regular price. And at the Jacksonville the Biloxi Shuckers. Single day tickets start at $5. Beaches location, Dads can also swim free with the June 19, 3:05 Father’s Day is FUNday Sunday at the ball park. purchase of a full priced daily admission. Kids, enjoy pre-game catch on the field, reading Adventure Landing Beaches / 904-246-4386 / with the Suns and post-game, kids can run the 1944 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 bases. Come see the Suns play the Biloxi Shukers. / www.adventurelanding.com Adventure Landing Game time 3:05. Jacksonville / 904-771-2803 / 4825 Blanding Blvd, Single day tickets start at $5. Jacksonville, FL 32210 Adventure Landing St. AuBaseball Grounds of Jacksonville / 301 A. Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32202 / www.milb. gustine / 904-827-9400 / 2780 State Road 16, St. Augustine , FL 32092 / www.adventurelanding.com com
HEALTH & SAFETY
Milk Allergy Symptoms Can Be Serious A
milk allergy is a negative response to the • Whey protein in milk. A milk allergy should not be • Whey protein hydrolysate confused with lactose intolerance, which is a • Some artificial flavoring, brown sugar problem digesting the sugar (carbohydrate) in milk flavoring caramel flavoring and butter and not an allergy at all. Lactose intolerance flavoring may contain milk products symptoms include bloating, gas, diarrhea and • Nondairy creamer may still contain milk sometimes nausea, happening 30 minutes to 2 products hours after eating or drinking foods that contain lactose. The symptoms of milk allergy can be What foods can my child eat? much more severe. Fresh meat, poultry, fruits and vegetables are always safe - when cooked at home or someWhat are the signs and symptoms of milk one’s house that is aware of your child’s allergy. allergy? You need to use caution when eating out or when The signs of milk allergy are similar to the eating food prepared by others that are not aware symptoms associated with other allergies – skin of the allergy (summer camp, birthday parties, rashes, sinus problems, wheezing, asthma etc.). Ask for information on how the food was attacks, diarrhea, and gastrointestinal discomfort. prepared and keep in mind that many times milk Anaphylaxis is rare, but possible. Sometimes can show up in unexpected places. For example, children with severe milk allergy may have many cooks melt butter on steak before serving gastrointestinal bleeding and this can lead to and it is not visible. iron-deficiency anemia. Young children will often have dark circles under their eyes and will look ill What about goat or sheep milk? or very tired. Goat, sheep and cow’s milk are very similar; this may cause what is called “cross reactivity” which How is milk allergy diagnosed? means that if your child reacts to one, he/she is Skin tests and blood tests are often completed, likely to react to the others. but are not completely reliable. “Challenge” tests are often completed which involve withdrawing Will my child get enough calcium? all milk products from the diet and then slowly It is possible to get enough calcium into your re-introducing them back into the diet while child’s diet without consuming milk products, but paying close attention to symptoms. you must be mindful of it. Because calcium relies on other vitamins and minerals for absorption, it What ingredients do I need to avoid? is important to provide a nutritious diet for your If your child has a true milk allergy, you must child overall. Consider your child may need to exclude all milk products including cheese, take a calcium supplement if he/she cannot get yogurt, sour cream, coffee creamer, whipped enough from whole foods. Look for supplements cream, ice cream, butter and margarine from his/ that consist of calcium carbonate such as TUMS, her diet. In addition, read all ingredient lists on and ask your dietitian or pharmacist how much food labels carefully. your child should take. Look for the following: • Acidophilus milk • Ammonium caseinates • Binding agents • Calcium caseinates • Caramel • Carob • Casein • Casein hydrolysate • Ghee • Lactalbumin • Lactate • Lactic acid • Lactoferrin • Lactoglobulin • Lactulose • Malted milk • Milk protein • Nougat • Protein hydrolysate • Rennet casein • Sodium caseinates
Other food sources of calcium on a milk-free diet include: • Collard greens, turnip greens and mustard greens • Canned mackerel, salmon, shrimp or tuna • Sardines in oil • Tofu • Fortified oatmeal • Canned oysters • Kale • Brussels sprouts • Bok choy • Broccoli • Fortified soy milk • Pinto beans Be safe and savvy about your food! Enjoy! j Aurea Thompson, MSH, RD, CSP, LD/N Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition Wolfson Children’s Hospital
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INFANT & TODDLER
Summer Activities for Infants & Toddlers Early Literacy Activity Mondays & Thursdays in June and July 10:50am to 11:20am Each week, there will either be an art program related to the storytime theme, or a free play opportunity for parents and children to play and learn. Held on Mondays and Thursdays in June and July. No program on June 6 or July 4. University Park Branch Library / 904-6301265 / 3435 University Blvd N, Jacksonville, FL 32277 / jplcalendar.coj.net Little Learners at MOSH June 8, 9:30am Bring your little ones to MOSH the second Wednesday of every month for exclusive programming for preschool-aged children and their caregivers. Doors open at 9:30am for private Museum exploration, followed by Little Learners circle time and sing-along, programming and community learning activities through 11:30am. Admission is only $5 per person (ages 3 and up). This program is extremely popular, please pre-register online in advance. This month’s program features a Dinosaur Dig! Museum of Science and History / 904-396MOSH / 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32207 / www.themosh.org
firefighters of Station #19. Orange Park Branch Library / 904-278-4750 / 2054 Plainfield Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073 / www.claycountygov.com Baby Bookworms “Princess and the Frog” July 15, 10:30am Babys and toddlers ages 0 to 23 months are invited for a Princess and the Frog themed morning. Enjoy a story, activities and more. Middleburg-Clay Hill Branch Library / 904541-5855 / 2245 Aster Avenue, Middleburg, FL 32068 / www.claycountygov.com Curious Moon: Animal Olympics July 27, 3pm Curious Moon Puppets presents an interactive puppet show about animals and the olympics. Held at the Regency Square Branch Library in Community Room A. Free. Regency Square Branch Library / 904-7265142 / 9900 Regency Square Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32225 / jplcalendar.coj.net
July 30, 10am – 1pm T’s Learning Center Open House Join Jax4Kids at the NEW T’s Learning Center in Nocatee for an Open House with train rides, petting zoo, face painter, bounce house, fun and games and tours of the new T’s Learning Center including their Splash Babytalk Park and Playgrounds designed for the needs June 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:30am to 11am of a developing child. T’s Learning Center July 7, 14, 10:30am to 11am Nocatee is enrolling now for ages 6 weeks to A 30 minute program for babies and their VPK and opens August 2016. adult caregivers. Babytalk content may T’s Learning Center Nocatee / 904-641-5282 include books, songs, interactive rhymes, and / 11300 U.S. 1 North, Cross Ridge Plaza, finger-plays. Ponte Vedra, FL 32801 / Tslearningcenter. Headquarters Library - Fleming Island / 1895 com Town Center Blvd, Fleming Island, Florida 32003 / www.claycountygov.com Visit Jax4Kids.com’s Infant and Toddler Events guide, online at Story Time With Firefighters | June 14, 2pm www.jax4kids.com Ages 3 to 7 are invited for story time with the
Weebounderz Toddler Area The new Weebounderz Toddler Area is open at Rebounderz. Your toddler will enjoy banana swings, a dedicated foam pit and a huge climbing octopus. It’s kid-centric, creative and fun! Rebounderz is located at 14985 Old. St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32258. www.rebounderzjacksonville.com
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Things to Do
SPECIAL NEEDS
Special Needs
Keep Schedule Predictable and Balanced During Summer
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ay, it’s summer time! No school and time for fun things. It’s great for kids to have a change from the norm; however, a fairly predictable schedule and activities are great too. Although some kids and teens are fine without any kind of schedule being given to them, many require support so that they have a predictable set of things to do and don’t have to stir up their own excitement. The following is a list of ways to do that. First, keep consistent morning and evening routines. Parents can decide on their own if they decide to have a later bedtime overall, and what they want to include in the routine (brushing teeth, showers, etc.) That said, children will have better rest and go along better with wake-up/ go-to-bed routines if they are consistent. For instance, regular wake and sleep times, regular hygiene schedules, and a regular set of things to do as they are going to bed and waking up. Consistent feeding schedules often keep their mood more balanced. With all of the busy activities that people get involved in, it can be hard at times to keep feeding and/or snack times within 30-45 minutes of their normal routine. This doesn’t have to be overly restrictive though, it just takes planning. For example, parents and caregivers don’t have to totally abandon a trip to the zoo if they would be gone during a meal or snack time. However, the zoo trip may go a lot better if parents pack a snack or box lunch, then take a quick break at the zoo during their child’s regular feeding time.
Walk for Wishes June 4, 8:30am - 11:30pm Walk For Wishes is a nationwide Make-A-Wish fundraiser that celebrates the thousands of wishes that have already been granted, while raising funds for future wishes. By participating in the inaugural Jacksonville Walk for Wishes, you can help bring the life-changing impact of a wish to children battling life-threatening medical conditions in our community. Unity Plaza, 220 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32204 / www.walkforwishesjax.kintera.org
readily available—and free—online resources. Academics are often best done in the morning, when children have better attention. For active kids, they are going to need an outlet for activity. Since parents often have to provide supervision, it can be a challenge to be on the go all the time. One simple formula is to alternate active times (even as little as 15-30 minutes) with times spent indoors or concentrating. That way, the kids get to expend energy, and parents don’t have to deal with extra mischief that comes from kids trying to find a thrill if they’re kept indoors all morning or all afternoon. Active time can be in a park, in an indoor playground, or other appropriate places. Finally, predictability does not have to be boring. Parents can plan for variety, even though there’s a routine. For instance, there can be some kind of museum trip every Tuesday afternoon that changes each week, or some kind of different cooking activity on Wednesdays. Alternatively, there could be a daily academic time at 10 or 10:30 a.m. , then recess planned at 11 each day in a variety of places.
Some local offerings this summer include 9 a.m. movies on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at Tinseltown theater for $1. The Regency 24 offers Sensory Friendly Movies once a month on Saturdays with more light, lower volume, and kids are free to get up and move about. The Museum of Science and History has a children’s preschool group the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 9 a.m., but people can see exhibits any time. Group art classes at the Cummer Art Museum Summer time may include academic time. Summer time is clearly outside of the school year, happen every Tuesday (first come, first in—sign but most children lose skills over the summertime up starts at 4 p.m., classes start at 5 p.m.). That said, the Cummer is fun any time and has a large if they don’t practice, which means more garden outside. Your local public library has some frustration for everyone in August. Parents don’t have to go above and beyond to teach new skills, one hour activities through mid-July, although a person can take a trip with their children any time but even practicing mastered skills that are they like to get books to read there or to take relevant to their child’s academic and develophome. j mental level will contribute to a smoother transition back to school. If you haven’t already received a packet of summer academics from Andrew Scherbarth, Ph.D., BCBA-D your child’s teacher, it’s still possible to practice. Licensed Psychologist/Board Certified Parents can choose as little as 1-3 activities or Behavior Analyst worksheets a day in the areas of reading, writing, Keystone Behavioral Pediatrics and math. Appropriate grade level workbooks are 6867 Southpoint Drive North, Suite 106 available at book stores or online with suggested Jacksonville, FL 32216 materials, although there are also websites with
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18th Annual Family Café • June 10 – June 12 This three-day event provides a venue for people with disabilities and their families to learn about available services, connect with policy makers and network with each other. It features dozens of breakout sessions, a full Exhibit Hall, a series of Keynotes and multiple opportunities to interact with other families informally. There is no registration fee for individuals with disabilities and their family members or caregivers. Professionals are required to pay a $150 registration fee. Hyatt Regency Orlando, 9801 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819/ 850-224-4670 / www.familycafe.net Believe Autism Dance/Art Classes Movement Class Every Wednesday at 4:30pm June 11 and July 9 9:30am - 10:30am (3 - 4 year olds) 10:30am - 11:30am (5 - 12 year olds) 11:30am - 12:30am (13 and older) Art rotation of 30 minutes and dance rotation of 30 minutes. Art activities will be new each week or a small art project that will be worked on week to week until complete. The dance rotation will consist of creative movement and social opportunities. Classes are taught by Crystal Thompson, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and ballet, tap, and jazz dancer. Classes cost $10.00 and are held at The Performers Academy. Space is limited. To RSVP call or email believeautism@gmail.com. The Performers Academy, 3674 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207 / 704-277- 1884 / www.believeautism.com Surf Quest, July 16, 1pm This program is a free monthly event with trained volunteers who introduce adaptive aquatic recreation using specialized surfboards and flotation devices for anyone with a disability. All ages and abilities are welcome. This program allows family and friends to participate in outdoor recreation as ohana (family). The Arc of the St. Johns / 904-806- 1280 / Mary Street, Cresent Beach, St Augustine/ www.arcsj.org Special Needs Introduction to Yoga Workshop/ Classes July 17 (Workshop) July 24 (Classes Begin) Flip Dog Yoga will hold the workshop at Big Fish Power Yoga Studio. This workshop includes a presentation detailing the benefits of yoga, a Q & A session, and a yoga demonstration and practice. Enrollment is limited to 30 participants. This workshop will be followed by a six week series, arranged by age, starting on Sunday, July 24th. Email flipdogyogallc@ gmail.com for a registration form. Flip Dog Yoga / 912-344-1600 / 3852 S. Third Street, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 / www.facebook.com/ flipdogyogallc Visit Jax4Kids.com for more event listings.
SUMMER GUIDE
Hands On Summer Fun Paint Me A Story June 7, 10am and 4pm July 12, 10am and 4pm Doing Dishes offers their Paint Me a Story event. For $15, your child will hear a story and then paint a corresponding piece. Your child will also receive a snack and a drink. This class is designed for you and your child to create our scheduled projects together. Smaller children will need guardians help from their parent. June 7th: “Princess Puppy”, Puppy Figurine July 12th: “I’m a Dirty Dinosaur”, Dino Figurine Doing Dishes Studios / www.doingdishes.com San Jose / 904-730-3729 / 5619 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207 St. Johns / 904-824-7774 / 2220 CR-210 W Suite 309, St. Johns, FL 32259 Kids 2nd Saturday June 11, 1pm – 3pm Make a splash with your room décor! Craft an Under the Sea door hanger. It’s FREE!!
A.C. Moore / 904- 203-1697 / Oakleaf Town visit www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/clinic Center, 9515 Crosshill Blvd., Suite 109, JackKids’ Summer Fun Wednesdays sonville, FL 32222 / http://www.acmoore. June 29 - August 10, 1pm – 3pm com FREE make & take. No need to register. Kids of all ages are invited for a free Make & Take Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic to explore endless creative possibilities all Captain America summer. June 11, 10am June 29 Tie Dye a T-Shirt Marvel’s Avengers have arrived at Lowe’s July 6 Decorate a Beach Pail this summer. Bring your child to Lowe’s to build their very own Captain America on June July 13 Paper Bag Puppets 11th. Registration opens May 30th. Register July 20 Decorate a Cookie online at lowesbuildandgrow.com/clinics and July 27 Owl Sun Catcher August 3 Pipe Cleaner Characters get a free apron, goggles, and patch! August 10 Summer Fun Bash A.C. Moore / 904- 203-1697 / Oakleaf Town Did you know Lowe’s sells Build and Grow Center, 9515 Crosshill Blvd., Suite 109, JackKids kits to make at home? Makes a great at-home rainy day activity. Screwdrivers and sonville, FL 32222 / http://www.acmoore. com hammers that are sized to fit a child’s hand are also available. Most kits are for Ages 5+. Home Depot Kids Workshop – Available kits include a Monster Truck, JimIce Age Bowling mie Johnson Race Car, Pirate Ship, School Bus and School Locker. Kits retail for $7.98. July 2, 9am-12pm All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop For a location near you,
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Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron and pin. Register online for workshop at workshops.homedepot.com/ workshops/kids-workshops Making Fingers Paints, Crayons, Play Clay & More July 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29 Kids ages 4 and up, are invited to make 2 to 3 projects in each 2 hour class. Each class is $15 plus a $10 supply fee, or you can purchase 4 classes for a total of $75 per child. No charge for adults and the child will take home 2 to 3 full size projects. Some of the projects will include making crayons, play clays, silly slime, lotions, soaps, bath bombs, sidewalk chalk, natural finger paints, and more. Green Lotus Studios / 904-465-0985 / 26422 Rosselle St Jacksonville, Fl 32204 / www. localendar.com/public/greenlotusstudios
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Summer Camps Aquatics Camp June 13 – August 5 Owned and operated by the North Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America, the property is located at the St Johns River Base at Echockotee sitting on Doctors Inlet in Orange Park. Aquatics Camp serves boys and girls ages 6 – 14. A camper’s day is filled with activities that bring them from the shores of Doctors Lake to the heights of the climbing wall, and from the woods of the archery range to catching some air off the back of one of the wakeboard boats. Extended Care Available. www.aquaticscamp.org / 904-269-2091 / 2513 Doctors Lake Dr, Orange Park Artist Summer Camp at Father’s H.a.r.b.o.r. Academy • June 20 – July 22, 8am – 5pm Extended Day: 7am – 6pm Ages 5 – 15. Camp classes include recording arts, visual arts, and performing arts classes. Fun games and hands-on projects will allow children to experience the arts in a structured, and safe environment. Children will make new friends and feel good about themselves as they grow socially, spiritually, and academically. Cost: $75 per week. Free lunch for all. Summer school assistance will be offered in math and reading. www.fathersharboracademy.com / 904-3069579 / 4519 Beach Blvd, Bldg 4200 Band Camp at Jax Beach Music School Camp #1: June 13 – June 24 Camp #2: July 11 – July 22 10am – 5pm Extended day available Ages 13 – 17. Get ready for the full experience of joining a band, learning songs, rehearsing, photo shoot, music video shoot and rockin’ the stage for your debut concert. Must be able to play an instrument or sing, beginner to advanced. You will be in a band during camp and directed by professional musicians. This camp will show you what it takes to start a successful band. Beverages, snacks, and Friday lunch provided. Showcase Concert on stage the evening of the last day of camp. Cost: $500 for both weeks. www.jaxbeachmusicschool.com/ 904-241-7848 / 502 1st Street North, Jax Beach Burrell’s Camp Chippewa June 13 – August 12, 6:30am – 6:30pm Ages 6-12. Summer Day Camp in Southside offering daily swimming, fishing, canoeing, sports, archery, 50ft water slide and field trips. Counselors from England, Australia, New Zealand, Holland and Scotland. Registration is $40. Weekly fee is $150 (lunch included). www.burrellscampchippewa.com / 904-7374988 / 3111 Tiger Hole Road Camp Discovery June – August, 6:30 am – 6:30 pm A summer calendar filled with fun, exciting activities and field trips that are sure to heat up your summer. Some of the field trips include the Jacksonville Zoo, swimming, Tree Hill and more. Cost: $125 per week plus $25 for field trip fees. Lunch & snack provided. www.thediscoverytreeacademy.com Oakleaf / 904-779-1770 / 7629 Old Middleburg Road
San Pablo / 904-619-8797 / 3232 San Pablo Road Camp TLE – Summertime Challenge 9 week Summer Camp for ages 2-9. Children will experience a variety of themes including Get Active, TLE Thinkers, Food Fest, Game Show Mania, TLE Museum of Art, TLE Tops the Charts, Construction Zone, Animal Planet and Philanthropy. The older kids will get to go on at least two, off site, theme-related field trips every week. Facility hours are from 6:30am – 6:30pm M-F. Two snacks and lunch will be provided. The Summer Camp activity fee includes all of the entertainment, field trips and a summer camp “swag bag” for each child. Hours of operation are M-F. 6:30am – 6:30pm. thelearningexperience.com/our-centers/fl/jacksonville/jacksonville-southside 904-620-8320 / 8411 Southside Blvd. Children’s Art Classes Summer Workshops June 13 – July 15 Ages 3 and up. Students may participate in a variety of weekly art workshops. Each workshop will meet each day, Monday through Friday, for each selected week. Students may participate in as many as four different workshops at Baymeadows location or 3 at Orange Park location each week, for a four-week period over the summer. Cost: $79 per 5-day workshop and includes all supplies, unless noted. $20 deposit per 5-day workshop is due with registration. childrensartclasses.com 904-612-7557 / 8411 Baymeadows Way, Suite 2 904-962-4292 / 1406 Kingsley Ave. Orange Park Creative Minds Academy Summer Camp June 13 – August 10 Monday – Friday, 6am – 6:30pm Ages 5 – 12. Field Trips to Rebounderz, Movies, Adventure Landing, Skating, Bowling, Swimming, and More. $140/week and includes Field Trips, Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks. No Registration Fee for new Enrollees Only. Expires 07/31/2016* www.creativemindsacademyfl.com 904-379-8126 / 10550 Deerwood Park Blvd Suite #704 904-880-8588 / 14985 Old St. Augustine Road Suite #120 Episcopal School of Jacksonville Camps and Classes Camps are offered for ages K-12 from May through the first week of August. Sports, activities and academic courses for all ages are offered from professional staff and Episcopal teachers and coaches. Cost, dates and times vary by camp. www.esj.org/summer / 904-396-5751 / 4455 Atlantic Blvd First Coast School of Music Rock Band Camp July 11 – 15: Blessed Trinity School, Beach Blvd July 18 – 22: First Coast Center for the Arts, Atlantic Beach Ages 5-7 and 8-11. All skill levels accepted, beginner to advanced. Form a Band, Write and Record a Song! Kids will learn instruments, rhythms, songwriting, history, performing and recording. Exciting games and activities while
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learning music. Your child will receive a T-shirt and Friday Pizza lunch. Cost: $275. Flexible payment options available www.fcsom.com / 904-236-9700 Gyminators Gymnastics June 13 – August 12 9am – 12pm or 12pm – 3pm Boys and girls ages 3 1/2-17. The instructors engage kids in gymnastics, cheer, tumbling, dance, group fitness, arts/crafts, games, a rock climbing wall & more. Weekly camp themes include Arts and Crafts, Just Being A Kid, Minion Madness, Natures Discovery, Witched and Wizards, Dino Dig, When I Grow Up, Super Heroes and Princess/ Diva, and Olympic Theme. Half day, full day, and extended day. Walk-ins accepted based on space availability. Look for their ad for $10 off a week of camp. www.gyminators.com / 904-388-5533 / 4603-B Shirley Avenue Gymnastics Unlimited Summer Camps June 13 – August 12, 8:30am – 3pm Boys and girls ages 5-18. Gymnastics on all four Olympic Events (Vault, Bars, Beam, Floor), Cheerleading, Dance, Fitness, Arts and Crafts, Movies, Indoor Games and more. There is a Show-off day EVERY Friday with Awards. Free extended hours available. Half days and daily drop-ins welcome. Cost: First week $150. $10 discount for each
additional week (maximum discount of three weeks). 50% deposit is required to reserve space. All money is due on the 1st day of camp week. Family discounts available. www.gymnasticsunlimitedfl.com / 904-783-8043 / 5532 Lenox Ave Jacksonville Juniors Volleyball Association May–August Volley Stars Camp: May 30 – August 3, 9am– 12pm. Ages 5-8. Cost: $95 per session. All Skills Camp: May 30 – August 5, 9am – 4pm. Ages 9-12 and 13-16. Campers have the choice of attending two days, three days or five days per session. Cost:$265 session/week, $165 session/3 days (Mon-Wed), and $110 session/2 days (Thurs-Fri) Position Camp: May 30 – August 3, 9am – 12pm or 1pm – 4pm. Ages 13-15 and 16-18. Cost: $105 per camp session. Evening Skills Sessions: May 30 – July 25, 5pm – 6:30pm or 6:30pm – 8pm. Cost: $180/8 Sessions High School Team Camp: Session 1: July 15-16, Session 2: July 22-23, Session 3: July 29-30 Fridays 5 – 8pm and Saturdays 9am – 4pm. Cost: 50 per player/per session www.jjva.com / 904-854-2323 / 6773 Philips Industrial Lane
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Summer Camps Jacksonville Science Festival’s Art Exploration Camp • June 20 – July 29, 8am – 5pm 6 weeks of summer art for ages 5-15. Activities include arts and crafts, outdoor activities, field trips, project-based learning, literacy/math, experiments, gardening, hands-on activities and more. Cost: $110 per student/per week. $20 field trip fee. $10 Non-refundable registration and reservation fee per week. www.jacksonvillesciencefestival.com / 904-4933535 / 3675 San Pablo Road South Karate America Summer camps in June, July, and August. Convenient times and weekly camps all summer long. Constructive fun and traditional martial arts benefits. Safe structured environment with knowledgeable supervision. Super fun summer camp teaches kids powerful life skills like focus, discipline and respect while learning cool martial arts moves. Diverse activities with physical games, movies, and fun! Kids will accelerate their training, enhance their skills, and have LOTS OF FUN! Enroll Today - Space is Limited! Call the location near you today. www.kidmartialartsinflorida.com / 904-724-7544 KidsPark Summer Camps June – August, Opens at 7:30am KidsPark is an hourly drop in childcare center that also offers fun and enriching summer camp themes. Camp Buddy for kids ages 2-5 and Camp Blue Crew for kids ages 5-12. Each week will have different themes that are sure to be a hit with each age group. Camps focus on imaginative play, arts and crafts, music and movement, circle and story time, group games, as well as outdoor play. They have a flexible “pay as you go” rate. No need to pay if you are on vacation or your child is sick. Cost: $8 an hour or $48 daily rate. Additional sibling discount available. Families must be registered at KidsPark. Call for details. www.KidsPark.com Avondale - 904-387-8602 / 4274 Herschel Street / DCF license #CO4DUO724 Tinseltown- / 904-683-4554 / 9726 Touchton Road #111 / DCF license # C04DU0978 Marineland Camps June 13 – August 12 Seaside Eco-Adventures I & II – Ages 7-9 (Camp I) and 10-12 (Camp II) Campers will have a fun-filled week of science, activities, exploration, beach combing and of course, DOLPHINS! Campers will spend much of their days outside enjoying the beach and exploring the intracoastal hammock ecosystem. Science experiments, conservation projects and animal observations are all included in this one-of-a-kind day camp experience. Teaching Environmental Education in Nature Ages 13-17 will get a profound look into our local ecosystem and its many residing species. Geared towards those interested in the environmental field, teens will have an intimate opportunity to kayak the Intracoastal Waterway, conduct lab experiments and perform field work for the Conservation Field Station. www.marineland.net / 904-471-1111 / 9600 Oceanshore Blvd, St. Augustine
Seaside Charter Summer by the Sea Summer Camp • June 20 – August 5 9am – 4pm (extended care 7am – 6pm) For children entering Kindergarten – 5th Grade in Fall 2016. One of a kind experience for any child who loves to play, ponder, create and construct. At Summer by the Sea, they pair the wise philosophy of Waldorf Education with all the whimsical seasonal attributes that summer has to offer. All wrapped up in an eclectic array of themed weekly experiences. Weekly Adventure Rate $150 Seaside Charter Students $120 www.seasidecharter.org / 904-853-6287 / 2630 SR A1A, Atlantic Beach SummerQuest at Seacoast Christian Academy June 20 – August 5 Kindergarten - 5th grade. Bowling, Park, Rebounderz, Red Train Tour, Pump it Up, IMax, Sweet Pete’s, MOSH, Cummer Art Museum, Swimming and more! $135 a week or $945 for 7 weeks. www.seacoastchristianacademy.com / 904-4213900 / 8057 Arlington Expressway Theatre Jacksonville SESSION A: June 13 – July 8 SESSION B: July 11 – August 5 9am – 2pm Ages: 7-13. During each of our 4-week sessions your child will delve into theatre arts through classes in acting, musical theatre, dance, and improvisation. Led by a team of professional and trained instructors and directors, these weeks of training will culminate with hitting the stage with the star power of our incredible campers! $500 per session of which a nonrefundable $150 deposit is required at registration. Discounts available when enrolling in multiple sessions or with siblings. www.theatrejax.com / 904-396-4425 X16 / 2032 San Marco Blvd T’s Learning Center Summer Camps June 13 – August 11 6:30am – 6:30pm Ages 5-10. 9 fun-filled weeks of science experiments, art activities, field trips and much more. Price includes all field trip and on site activities, snacks and lunches. Camp themes including Pirate, Chef, Little Picasso, and Magic weeks just to name a few. Field trips to places such as Sweet Pete’s Candy Factory, Pump it Up, Movies, Chuck E Cheese, Swimming, Bowling and more. Cost: $165/week includes lunch and field trips. Enroll before May 27 for $50 off the sixth week of camp. One offer per family. Multiple discounts not allowed. New enrollments only. www.tlearningcenter.com Intracoastal - 904-641-5273 / 11761 Beach Blvd #13 / Lic #C04DU370 Southside - 904-997-1971 / 8595 Beach Blvd #201 / Lic #C04DU369 Arlington - 904-807-9191 / 3033 Monument Road #21 / Lic #C04DU806 Gate Parkway - 904-538-0900 / 11526 Lake Mead Ave #105 / Lic #C04DU1135 Coming Soon! Nocatee - August 2016 / 904641-5282 Visit Jax4Kids.com for more summer camps.
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Volleyball Association VOLLEY STARS CAMP
AGES 5-8
95 PER SESSION (3 Days )
SESSIONS RUN MAY 30 TO AUGUST 1
9AM-12PM
This camp focuses on motor skills. Campers will learn the basic skills of volleyball and work with a lighter ball.
ALL SKILLS CAMP 265 PER SESSION (5 Days)
AGES 9-16
EACH SESSION 9AM-4PM
SESSIONS RUN MAY 30 TO AUGUST 1 165 PER SESSION (3 Days)
110 PER SESSION (3 Days)
Campers will receive instructional training from JJVA's most experienced coaches on the six fundamental volleyball skills. Campers can choose two, three or five day sessions.
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AGES 13-18
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SESSIONS RUN MAY 30 TO AUGUST 1
CHOOSE BETWEEN TWO TIME SLOTS: 9AM-12PM OR 1PM-4PM
Camp allows players to train on a specific position. Players can choose to train in the skills of setter, hitter, blocker or Libero/defensive specialist. Players should have at least one year competitive team experience.
HIGH SCHOOL TEAM CAMP
50 PER PLAYER PER SESSION SESSIONS RUN JULY 15 TO JULY 29 CAMP HELD FRIDAYS 5-8PM AND SATURDAY 9AM-4PM
Open to JV and Varsity Teams: team instruction in offense, defense, and individual skills. Players must register separately as instructed by their school coach.
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Freedom Fest June 25, 5pm – 9:30pm Join Jax4Kids for Orange Park Mall’s 6th annual Independence Day celebration, Freedom Fest. Freedom Fest is a large-scale outdoor event featuring bounce houses, games, exhibits, concerts, and a spectacular fireworks finale! Enjoy a free concert by country music star Aaron Tippin! Orange Park Mall / 904-269-2422 / 1910 Wells Rd, Orange Park, Florida 32073 orangeparkmall.com Annual 4th of July Sunshine Festival Arts & Crafts Show July 2 - 4, 10am to 5pm Explore unique arts and crafts such as painting, pottery, jewelry, garden art and more at the Annual 4th of July Sunshine Festival Arts and Crafts Show at Postell Park on St. Simons Island. Postal Park / 912-262-0628 / 532 Beachview Drive, St. Simons Island, GA 31522 www.goldenisles.com St. Mary’s Railroad America’s Birthday Express • July 2; July 4, 10am to 4pm Re-live the birth of our nation and take pride in what it means to be an American. All rides depart at 10am, 12noon, 2pm and 4pm, July 2 and 4. Tickets are $17 for adults and $11 for children 12 and under. Children 2 and under are free, but must sit on someone’s lap. St. Mary’s Railroad / 912-200-5235 / 1000 Osborne Street, St. Marys, GA 31558 www.stmarysrailroad.com Fireworks in the Park July 3, 5:30pm The community is invited to bring an Independence Day picnic to Central Park and enjoy celebrating July 4th with games, and a fireworks display at dusk. Central Park in Town Center / 975 Central Avenue, Palm Coast, FL 32137 / www.palmcoastgov.com World Golf Village Fireworks and a Movie July 3, 6pm World Golf Village celebrates Independence Day with its annual community fireworks on Sunday, July 3. The Museum Cafe will be open from 6pm to 9pm and there will be live music with Charlie Walker & Dustin Bradley on the patio. The Legend of Tarzan Movie packages will be available for purchase, as well. World Golf Village / 904-940-4123 / 1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine, FL 32092 www.worldgolfhalloffame.org
Independence Day 4 Miler and Kids Fun Run July 4, 7am The Jacksonville Running Company hosts the Independence Day 4 Miler and Kids Fun Run. Entry fees for the 4 mile run range from $30 to $40; entry fees for the kids run range from $10 to $15. In addition to the finishers awards, there will also be awards for the best dressed male/female Indpendence Day themed outfit. Nocatee Town Center / 904-379-7170 / Marketside Avenue, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081 / jacksonvillerunningcompany.com 2016 Independence Day Festival July 4, 7am The Kiwanis Annual Fourth of July celebration offers hometown charm plus a parade and fireworks over the St. Marys River. Other activities include a fun run, arts & crafts vendors, entertainment throughout the day and river cruise that offers the best seat in town for the fireworks display. All activities are held along Osborne St. and the waterfront. Downtown St. Marys / 912882-4000 / Osborne Street, St. Marys, GA 31558 www.smkiwanis.com July 4th Special Admission at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Buy one child or adult ticket and get one adult or senior general admission ticket free with coupon. Coupon available at www.jacksonvillezoo.org Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens / 904-757-4463 / 370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32218 / www. jacksonvillezoo.org American Pride 4th of July July 4, 2pm Moosehaven hosts American Pride 4th of July, with live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors and more. There will be a fireworks display at 9pm. Moosehaven / 904 278-1200 / 1701 Park Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073 / www.moosehaven.org $4 Fourth of July at MOSH July 4 In celebration of Independence Day, MOSH is offering $4 admission on July 4. A trip to MOSH is a great family activity leading up to the City of Jacksonville’s fireworks celebration. Please note: Additional discounts or coupons are not permitted. Programs in the Bryan-Gooding Planetarium will also be offered at a special rate of $4.
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Visit a Florida Spring
F
ed by the Florida Aquifer, the state offers hundreds the 1930s through the 1970s, was the site of a popular, of springs for visitors to enjoy. Here are a few of privately-owned attraction. The Rainbow River is poputhe most popular. lar for swimming, snorkeling, canoeing, and kayaking. Canoes and kayaks can be rented at the headsprings. Ichetucknee A picnic area at the spring includes tables, grills, and The crystalline Ichetucknee River flows six miles pavilions. For large gatherings, private pavilions can through shaded hammocks and wetlands before it be reserved. Tubing is not allowed in the headsprings joins the Santa Fe River. In 1972, the head spring of area of the park. Other restrictions apply to use of the river was declared a National Natural Landmark the headsprings such as swimming is only allowed in by the U. S. Department of the Interior. From the end designated areas, no scuba gear, motors on watercraft, of May until early September, tubing down the river is etc. Please call ahead to inquire about restrictions. the premier activity. Visitors can also enjoy picnicking, Tubers can launch at the Tube Entrance on SW 180th snorkeling, canoeing, swimming, hiking, and wildlife Avenue Road. The Campground Entrance with a fullviewing. October through March scuba diving is availfacility campground is about nine miles from the day able in the Blue Hole only (you must be cave certified). use area. The Headsprings Entrance is located three White-tailed deer, raccoons, wild turkeys, wood ducks miles north of Dunnellon on the east side of U.S. 41. and great blue herons can be seen from the river. PicThe campground is located on S.W. 180th Avenue nic areas, equipped with tables and grills, are available Road about two miles north of County Road 484 and throughout the park. A full-service concession offers two miles south of State Road 40. The Tube Entrance food, refreshments, and outdoor products from Memo- is located 1.4 miles south of the campground Entrance rial Day through Labor Day. Tubes plus snorkeling and on SW 180th Avenue Road. diving equipment can be rented from private vendors outside the park located four miles northwest of Fort Weeki Wachee Springs White, off State Roads 47 and 238. The mermaids of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park have delighted visitors since 1947. Today, visitors can Ginnie Springs still witness the magic of the mermaids, take a river Located on the Santa Fe River in High Springs, the boat cruise and canoe or kayak on the Weeki Wachee privately owned Ginnie Springs is one of the clearest River. The 538-acre park features a first magnitude springs in Florida. The 72-degree water is perfect for spring and a 400-seat submerged theater for watching river tubing, swimming, snorkeling, scuba and cave the live mermaid show. The daily show begins at 11 diving. Visitors to Ginnie Springs Outdoors can enjoy a.m. and 3 p.m. and Fish Tails is offered at 1:30 p.m. camping (wilderness sites or sites with electricity), Buccaneer Bay offers a fun-filled flume ride for thrill an overnight rental cottage, picnicking, swimming, seekers of all ages. Located on U.S. 19 at the intersecsnorkeling, scuba diving, canoeing, kayaking, river tion of SR. 50, just North of Spring Hill and South of tubing and volleyball. Under the surface is a spectacu- Homosassa Springs. lar underwater world with huge grottos, colorful fish, and millions of gallons of fresh water gushing from the Silver Springs Florida Aquifer. Located about 6.5 miles northwest of Silver Springs State Park combines the charm of a High Springs on Ginnie Springs Road. historic Florida attraction with the crystal clear beauty of one of the last uninhabited spring runs in the state. There are three entrances to Silver Springs State Park. The main entrance is located on State Road 40 at 5656 East Silver Springs Boulevard in Silver Springs. The camping and museum entrance is located on State Road 35 at 1425 NE 58th Avenue in Ocala. The equestrian entrance is located approximately 1.3 miles east of the main entrance on State Road 40. The main entrance offers a restaurant with a view, glass bottom boat rides and canoe and kayak rentals.
Photo by Travis Marques Wes Skiles Peacock Springs Recently renamed to honor the late world-class explorer, diver, cinematographer and photographer Wes Skiles, Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park has two major springs, a spring run and six sinkholes, all in near pristine condition. Cave divers travel from all over the world to explore nearly 33,000 feet of surveyed underwater passages at Peacock Springs. This park features one of the longest underwater cave systems in the continental United States. Only divers who show proof of their scuba certification are permitted to explore the underwater caverns. Around the springs, four major plant communities are represented in the mature forest stands. An award winning nature trail leads visitors on a path tracing the twisting tunnels of the caves far below their feet, educating hikers along the way. Swimming in Peacock Springs and Orange Grove Sink are popular activities during the summer. Grills and pavilions are available for picnicking. Located 16 miles southwest of Live Oak on State Road 51 Rainbow Springs Archaeological evidence indicates that people have been using this spring for nearly 10,000 years. Rainbow Springs is Florida’s fourth largest spring and, from
Volusia Blue Blue Spring State Park covers more than 2,600 acres, including the largest spring on the St. John’s River. Blue Spring is a designated manatee refuge and the winter home to a growing population of West Indian Manatees. During manatee season, which approximately runs from mid-November through March, several hundred manatee can be viewed atop the spring’s overlooks on cold days. The rest of the year the spring´s crystal clear, 73-degree water can be enjoyed by swimmers, snorkelers, and certified scuba divers. Located two miles west of Orange City. Manatee Springs The first-magnitude spring at this park produces an average of 100 million gallons of clear, cool water daily. In winter, West Indian manatees swim upriver to the warmer waters of the springs. Popular for snorkeling and scuba diving, the headwaters of the spring are also a great spot for swimming. The spring run forms a sparkling stream that meanders through hardwood wetlands to the Suwannee River. Canoe and kayaking is available all year round. It located at the end of S.R. 320, off U.S. 98, six miles west of Chiefland. j
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Summer Theatre & Music Apex Theatre presents Into the Woods June 24, 8pm June 25, 2pm June 25, 8pm Apex Theatre Studio presents Stephen Sondheim’s Broadway classic “Into the Woods”. The production will feature some of the most talented high school and college students in Northeast Florida. Tickets are $20 for students and seniors; $25 for general reserved seating. Ponte Vedra Concert Hall / 904-209-3744 / 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 / www. pvconcerthall.com Disney’s Beauty & the Beast June 15 through July 31 Alhambra Theatre and Dining presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. The show runs from June 15 thru July 31. Family four-packs of tickets are available for $145; restrictions apply. Call the box office for the special pricing. Single Seat Ticket Prices: Sunday – Thursday Evenings – $52 + tax per person Friday and Saturday Evenings – $57 + tax per person Saturday and Sunday Matinees – $49.95 + tax per person Children 12 & under $35 + tax per person (no children under 5 years of age admitted except where otherwise noted) Military personnel & Seniors over the age of 60 – a discount of $2.50 Alhambra Theatre and Dining / 904-641-1212 / 12000 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246 / www.alhambrajax.com Kidz Bop “Life of the Party” Tour 2016 June 19, 3pm The Kidz Bop Kids, Ashlynn, Bredia, Grant, and Matt, will perform in one show only in Jacksonville. Tickets are available in advance, and range from $25 to $75. Florida Theatre / 904-355-2787 128 East Forsyth Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 / floridatheatre.com Billy Jonas “Everybody’s in the Band” June 27, 11am June 27, 1pm June 28, 11am June 28, 1pm Billy Jonas performs in a free show, as part of Theatreworks’ Free Summer Theatre. This program is all about participation. With themes such as ecological awareness and community connection, the show include sing-a-longs, banga-longs, and an improvised song with audience suggestions. Instruments include voices, guitar and homemade, recyclable, object instruments. This show proves to each and every participant that they are indeed a musician. Free, but call ahead to reserve your seat. The Florida Theatre / 904-353-3500 / 128 E
Forsyth Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 www.theatreworksjax.com The Tortoise and the Hare July 11 - July 14, 11am and 1pm Theatreworks Jacksonville performs their take on Aesop’s fable. This musical adaptation includes audience participation and an anti-bullying message. Free, but call ahead to reserve your seats. Shows will be at 11am and 1pm daily, from July 11 thru July 14. Main Branch Library / 904-353-3500 / 303 North Laura St, Jacksonville, FL 32202 www.theatreworksjax.com/tortoiseanhare The 11th Annual High School Summer Musical Theatre Experience presents CATS July 22, 23, 29, 30 at 7:30pm July 24, 31 at 2pm The Summer Musical Theatre Experience (SMTE) provides the opportunity for local area high school students to work hands-on with some of the highest recognized local theatre professionals at the FSCJ Nathan H. Wilson Center for the Arts. This year’s performance will be CATS. Tickets range from $20 to $25. FSCJ Nathan H. Wilson Center for the Arts / 442-2929 / 11901 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32246 / www.fscjartistseries.org Florida Treasures July 24, 2pm Free show at Theatre Jacksonville, as part of their free Sunday Series. The toy room comes to life in Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale. Call ahead to reserve your seats. Theatre Jacksonville / 904-353-3500 / 2032 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207 www.theatreworksjax.com Music By the Sea Concert Series The series features 23 bands playing a wide variety of music including jazz, blues, classic rock, pop, reggae, disco and country. Each Wednesday evening, there will be a different band featured. Music by the Sea begins on May 11th and runs through October 12th with food service begining at 6pm and the band plays from 7pm to 9pm. One local restaurant serves a signature dinner each week. Dinner is always affordable with all items priced at $10 or less. After dinner enjoy a glass of fresh squeezed lemonade, soft serve ice cream, pretzel or boiled peanuts from Jasper’s Snack Shack. Concert admission is always free and dinner is optional. Attendees are welcome to bring coolers, chairs and blankets. Dog are permitted as long as they are leashed. PARKING IS LIMITED at Pier Park so please consider riding the Sax Shuttle from City Hall. St Johns County Pier Park / 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine, FL 32080 / www.sabca.org
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Summer Fun & Savings Kids Bowl Free Now through October 31, registered kids can bowl two free games every day all summer. Age limit and lane times vary by location. Shoe rental not included; standard shoe rental rates apply. Discounted family passes are also available. Register online at www.kidsbowlfree.com 92 at the Zoo From July 5th through August 31st, if the temperature is predicted to reach 92 degrees or higher by two local television meterologists, general admission onthe following day will be half price with coupon. A coupon will be posted after 4pm the day before on the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens website. www.jacksonvillezoo.org Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens / 904-757-4463 / 370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32218 / www. jacksonvillezoo.org June 4 and July 2 Free Admission to The Cummer Museum Enjoy FREE Admission to The Cummer on June 4th and July 2nd and on Tuesdays from 4pm 9pm as well. Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens / 904-3566857 / 829 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32204 / www.cummermuseum.org
June 11, 10am – 4pm | Kid’s Day at RAM Join Jax4Kids as we present Kid’s Day at Riverside Arts Market. You can kickoff the morning by joining the family-friendly RAM Bicycle Ride. The RAM Ride begins at 9am. You’ll return to the Arts Market at 10:30am-ish, in time to enjoy a market filled with family-fun on this special day for kids! Riverside Arts Market / 904-731-1634 / 715 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32204 / www. riversideartsmarket.com Jacksonville Armada Games June 11, 4pm Jacksonville Armada vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies July 9, 7pm Jacksonville Armada vs. Puerto Rico FC July 23, 7pm Jacksonville Armada vs. Ottawa Fury Community First Park at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville / 301 A. Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32202 / www.armadafc.com
June 29, 12noon thru end of Game Big Splash Day Be prepared to get wet! On June 29th, the Suns will turn the Baseball Grounds into a water park. From squirt guns to water balloons, fans should be ready to get soaked. Big Splash Day is going to feature all kinds of ways for fans to cool off. $5 Fridays at MOSH It will be a baseball water park. Come in clothes Every Friday, enjoy $5 admission and extended you don’t mind getting wet in. hours at MOSH. The museum will be open late Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville / 301 A. Philip every Friday until 8pm. Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32202 / www. Museum of Science and History / 904-396-MOSH milb.com / 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32207 / www.themosh.org All Sports Day | July 9, 12noon – 2pm Join Jax4Kids and some of your favorite homeThrough September 5th town Sports teams as we celebrate All Sports at Darwin & Dinosaurs Exhibit the Avenues Mall July Kidgets event. Register to Jax4Kids is proud to sponsor MOSH’s summer become a Kidgets member for FREE and enjoy exhibit, Darwin & Dinosaurs! This compelling, great perks like monthly events at The Avenues cutting-edge exhibit focuses on evolution and the Mall. This month, you’ll enjoy Baseball, Basketlife of Charles Darwin. It features full-size dinoball, Football, Soccer and more sports-themed saur skeletons, scientific instruments, original activities, games and giveaways! letters, and first editions of Darwin’s main works. The Avenues / 10300 Southside Blvd. JacksonMuseum of Science and History / 904-396-MOSH ville, FL 32256 / www.jax4kids.com / 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32207 / www.themosh.org Rebounderz Reloaded Rebounderz, the activity-based entertainment Through July 4th | Destination: DINO Exhibit venue located at Philips Highway and Old St. AuThe Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Destination: gustine Road has added new activities, in addition DINO exhibit is open for exploration through July to 12,000 plus square feet of trampoline space 4th. Meet a brand new mix of 25 species of in their Jump Arena, for your family to enjoy this animatronic, life-like, carnivorous and herbivosummer including a Ninja Warrior Course. Derous dinosaurs throughout the Destination: DINO signed for both recreation and professional trainexhibit. ing, this course will challenge all skill levels and Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens / 904-757-4463 / ages from toddlers to pros! Three unique rock 370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32218 / www. climbing walls, a two-level, interactive, state-ofjacksonvillezoo.org the-art, realistic, combat simulated 2 story laser tag arena with modular panels, the Leap of Faith June 3, 17 and July 1, 15, 29 tower... leap from a 15 foot jump platform in Jacksonville Suns Family Fireworks hopes of grabbing a suspended obstacle. InteracFridays - Family Fireworks and wear RED to tive Mini-Bowling - cross an iPad game with support the military and save $1 at the box office mini-bowling lanes and you have a whole new or donate it to a military charity. Single game level of fun! Love to play Soccer? Love to play tickets start at $5. Pool? Snookball combines them both in a unique and super fun game popular in Europe and now June 19 and July 3, 17, 31 available at Rebounderz. In the Laser Maze, your Jacksonville Suns Sunday FUNday mission, should you choose to accept it, is to Sundays are Family FUNday at the ballgrounds. navigate through the puzzle of lasers as quickly Kids, enjoy pre-game catch on the field, reading as possible. Just like in the movies! with the Suns and post-game, kids can run the Rebounderz / 904-300-0070 / 14985 Old St. bases! Single game tickets start at $5. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, 32258 / www. Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville / 301 A. Philip rebounderzjacksonville.com Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32202 / www. milb.com
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Summer’s coming and so is S.E.A. Camp for kids age 7-12 and teens age 13-16. Join the crew at Marineland Dolphin Adventure for a fun-filled week of science, activities, exploration, beach combing and of course...DOLPHINS!
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SUMMER GUIDE Summer Movies Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse Thru August 11, 9:30am Showtimes Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30am. $5 for ten movies when purchased in advance at the box office or online, or $1 per show when purchased at the box office. June 7 and June 9 -- Paddington June 14 and June 16 -- Alvin & The Chipmunks:Road Chip June 21 and June 23 -- The Peanuts Movie June 28 and June 30 – Pan July 5 and July 7 – Home July 12 and July 14 -- The Boxtrolls July 19 and July 21 -- The Sandlot July 26 and July 28 -- Norm of the North August 2 and August 4 -- Shaun the Sheep Movie August 9 and August 11 – Max Cinemark Tinseltown / 904-998-2122 / 4535 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32216 / www.cinemark.com Summer Movie Express 2016 Thru August 10 Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10am. Admission is $1. Both movies play on both days. June 14 - 15: The Lego Movie / Max June 21 – 22: Goosebumps / The IronGiant: Signature Edition June 28 – 29: Pan / The Smurfs 2 July 5 – 6: Despicable Me 2 / Home July 12 – 13: Minions / The Peanuts Movie July 19 – 20: Alvin & The Chipmunks: The Road Chip / Curious George July 26 – 27: The Book of Life / Hotel Transylvania 2 August 2 – 3: Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 / Shaun The Sheep August 9 – 10: The Croods / Dr. Suess’ The Lorax Regal Cinemas / www.regmovies.com/Movies/ Summer-Movie-Express Regal Beach Boulevard Stadium 18 / 844-4627342 ext.188 / 14051 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32250 Regal Avenues Stadium 20 & RPX / 844-4627342 ext.680 / 9525 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32256 Carmike Cinemas Summer Kids Series Wednesday and Thursday, 9:30am $4 includes admission, small popcorn and drink June 8 – 9 The Croods June 15 – 16 Epic June 22 – 23 Home
June 29 – 30 How to Train Your Dragon July 6 – 7 Kung Fu Panda 2 July 13 – 14 Monsters vs. Aliens July 20 – 21 Rio 2 July 27 – 28 The Peanuts Movie August 3 – 4 Penguins of Madagascar August 10 – 11 Alvin and the Chipmunks Road Chip Carmike 12 / 904-621-0222 / 1820 Town Center Blvd., Fleming Island, FL 32003 / www.carmike.com Coastal Cinemas 10 Wednesday and Thursday, 10am $4 includes admission, small popcorn and drink June 1 – 2 Alvin and the Chipmunks Road Chip June 8 - 9 The Croods June 15 – 16 Epic June 22 – 23 Home June 29 – 20 How to Train Your Dragon 2 July 6 – 7 Kung Fu Panda 2 July 13 – 14 Monsters vs. Alients July 20 – 21 Rio 2 July 27 – 28 The Peanuts Movie August 3 – 4 Penguins of Madagascar Coastal Cinemas 10 / 904-321-8615 / 96012 Lofton Sq. Ct. Yulee, FL 32097 Free Summer Movies by the Bay Wednesdays at 8:30pm Be sure to bring a chair or blanket to sit on. A complimentary shuttle will be provided from 7:30pm to 8:20pm, from the Red Train Stop by the Visitor Information Center. The shuttle will also return you back to that stop after the film. Admission is free for the movie and the shuttle, but tips for the shuttle drivers are greatly appreciated. June 1 -- Inside Out, rated PG June -- ET, rated PG June 15 -- The Minions, rated PG June 22 -- The Goonies, rated PG June 29 -- Pixels, rated PG-13 July 6 -- Norm of the North, rated PG July 13 -- Goosebumps, rated PG July 20 -- The Good Dinosaur, rated PG July 27, Hotel Transylvania 2, rated PG *August 3 -- Star Wars: The Force Awakens, rated PG-13 *August 3 will be a special Back to School Bash. There will be games, free mini golf, prizes, characters, and more. Activities start at 7pm. Be sure to wear your favorite Star Wars costume! St. Augustine Municipal Marina / 904-824-1606 / 111 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine, FL 32084 /
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Children’s Art Classes Summer Workshops www.childrensartclasses.com • 904.612.7557 Baymeadows location Student name_________________________Age______Parent Name___________________________________ Cell Phone___________________________________ Home Phone_____________________________________ Mailing Address_______________________________________________________________________________ Email Address_________________________________________________________________________________ Workshops requested: June 13 - 17 ____ ____ ____ June 20 - 24 ____ ____ ____ (PLACE LETTER ON LINE) June 27 - July 1 ____ ____ ____ July 11 - 15 ____ ____ ____ Mail registration form and deposit to: Children’s Art Classes 9838 Old Baymeadows Rd. #330 Jacksonville, FL 32256
All workshops MEET at: 8411 Baymeadows Way Jacksonville, FL 32256 **You will be notified ONLY if your requested workshop is full**
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JUNE 20 - JULY 22 • 8 AM - 5 PM
Fun games and hands on projects will allow children to experience the arts. Extended care option. Limited scholarships available. Sign up today! 5 -15
Student name_________________________Age______Parent Name___________________________________ Cell Phone___________________________________ Home Phone_____________________________________ Mailing Address_______________________________________________________________________________ Email Address_________________________________________________________________________________ Workshops requested: June 13 - 17 ____ ____ ____ June 20 - 24 ____ ____ ____ (PLACE LETTER ON LINE) June 27 - July 1 ____ ____ ____ July 11 - 15 ____ ____ ____ Mail registration form and deposit to: Children’s Art Classes 11250 Old St. Augustine Rd.#15310 Jacksonville, FL 32257
All workshops MEET at: 1406 Kingsley Ave Orange Park, FL 32073 **You will be notified ONLY if your requested workshop is full**
Please use LETTER of workshop from summer workshop schedule (ex. A, B, C, ETC.) Up to three workshops each week may be selected. (Each workshop will meet Monday - Friday at given time.) Cost is $79/per 5-day workshop, and includes all supplies.*unless noted $20 deposit per 5-day workshop is due with registration. BALANCE to be paid on FIRST DAY of workshop. CUT
2016 SUMMER WORKSHOP SCHEDULE: BAYMEADOWS WAY JUNE 13-17 A. BEGINNING DRAWING ages 7 - ADULT B. CHARCOAL DRAWING ages 7 - ADULT C. Clay For TINY HANDS! ages 3 - 6 D. WHIMSEY Teapot Designs in CLAY*( $5 upcharge) ages 10 - ADULT JUNE 20-24 E. Water Color Landscape Painting! ages 7 and up F. PAINTING for Young Artists ages 4 - 7 G. STAIN GLASS for Children! ages 5 and up H. Clay MASKS CREATIONS!! ages 7 and up JULY 27 - JULY 1 I. Clay Pots and MORE!! ages 7 and up J. Painting for Young Artists ages 4 - 7 K. DRAWING with Scratchboard! ages 7 and up L. DRAW, PAINT and CLAY Art History!! ages 8 - ADULT JULY 11-15 M. DRAWING in PASTEL: Self-Portraits ages 7 and up N. DRAWING & PAINTING for TINY HANDS ages 3 - 5 O. BEGINNING DRAWING ages 8 and up P. Plaster Mask Creations!! (great for parent & child!) ages 6 - ADULT
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2016 SUMMER WORKSHOP SCHEDULE: ORANGE PARK JUNE 13-17 A. BEGINNING DRAWING ages 7 - ADULT B. CLAY POTS and MORE! ages 7 - ADULT C. ART CREATIONS for TINY HANDS ages 3 - 6 JUNE 20-24 D. PAINTING in Water Colors! ages 7 and up E. CLAY for TINY HANDS! ages 3-6 F. DRAW, PAINT, and CLAY: Art History ages 7 and up JULY 27 - JULY 1 G. WHIMSEY Designs Clay Teapots! *upcharge $5 ages 7 - ADULT H. STAIN GLASS for CHILDREN! ages 5 and up I. DRAWING with PASTELS! ages 7 and up JULY 11-15 J. PAINTING for YOUNG ARTISTS! ages 5 - 9 K. CHARCOAL DRAWING ages 7 and up L. DRAWING WITH SCRATCH BOARD!! ages 7 - ADULT
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Get The Scoop on Traveling with Pets
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tay out of the doghouse when traveling with your furry-faced family members. If you’ve ever arrived where you’re going — tired, hungry and dogs barking — only to discover an unexpected pet policy, you’re not alone. Traveling with pets brings countless joys, but planning ahead is key.
General planning considerations from veterinary visits to documentation, medication and packing suggestions. ALONG THE WAY Transportation considerations Includes suggestions for making a trip safe and enjoyable, as well as airline policies, international travel regulations and camping and hiking tips.
The book and website are also loaded with travel tips to make your vacation safe and happy.
When traveling by car, it is suggested that for safety reasons, pets should be confined to the back seat, either in a carrier or a harness attached to the car’s seat belt. This will prevent distractions as well as protect the animal and other passengers in the event of a collision. To help prevent carsickness, feed your pet a light meal 4 to 6 hours before departing. Don’t let your dog stick her head out the window, no matter how enjoyable it seems. Road debris and other flying objects can injure delicate eyes and ears, and the animal is at greater risk for severe injury if the vehicle should stop suddenly or be struck. They recommend that drivers stop every 2 hours to stretch their legs and take a quick break from driving. Your pet will appreciate the same break. Plan to visit a rest stop every 4 hours or so to let him have a drink and a chance to answer the call of nature.
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Get the scoop on what to know, before you go, with The AAA PetBook and AAA.com/PetBook website. It will help you prepare for the ride, find help in an emergency and choose places to stay, play and eat where the whole gang’s welcome, fur and all! Includes more than 13,000 hotels, with specific pet policy details including deposits and fees, size restrictions, housekeeping and pet care services and designated rooms, as well as about a 1,000 restaurants that allow pets in outside dining areas and more than 800 pet-friendly campgrounds, attraction with kennel service, dog parks, and emergency animal clinics.
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Six Tips To Simpler Travel With Kids V
acations are time to play, time to connect to family and time to make memories. Traveling to and from your vacation destination can be extremely stressful if you are not prepared. Below are some helpful tips that made my life easier when traveling with our four children.
1. One of my all time favorite travel tips is to make a trip to Dollar Tree, Target or Walmart just before the trip to stock up on “surprise activities”. Determine how long your flight or car travel will be and purchase small inexpensive items that you can keep hidden and pull one item out every few hours as a “special treat”. This will keep them excited and entertained through the entire trip. My kids also got a lesson in how to tell time because they would ask what time they could get another surprise out of the bag and would occasionally check to see how much time was left on the clock. Of course, this was also a perfect lesson for them in patience as well! 2. Another favorite tip is taking the kids to the library before the trip to pick out DVDs to watch on a laptop or portable dvd player
during the trip. (Make sure to bring headphones!) Be sure to take a good look at the disc and be prepared for possible skips if they are overly scratched. If you can choose between multiple copies, try to pick the cleanest disc. The $5 dvd bin at Walmart is also a great option. 3. Once my children were about two, I started packing a small, kid-size backpack for them to carry on their own. Inside, I packed their favorite stuffed toy/doll and small Ziploc bags with various activities. Some sets that I have packed over the years include a small pad of paper with ten crayons, several small pots of Play-Doh and two shape cutters, action or animal figures, travel-sized Etch-A-Sketch or magnetic sketcher, two Barbie or Chelsea dolls and a few outfits, and small cars and trucks. As your kids get older, they will learn to pack their own backpack with items that will keep them entertained for the trip. 4. When the kids were young and we were flying to our destination, I never saw the point in getting on the plane during early
boarding. As far as I was concerned, I NEVER wanted to get confined on the plane with little ones until the last possible moment! Traveling with just a carry-on and an umbrella stroller keeps your hands free and the stroller can be dropped off at the end of the walkway and stowed underneath the plane. During layovers, I always made sure that the kids did as much walking as possible so that they could get their “wiggles” out! 5. Air travel can be very difficult with small children but this is especially true if they develop ear pain due to pressure changes. Pack gum, drinks, or a pacifier for your children to use during take off and landing so pressure changes won’t hurt their ears. For older babies (12 months and up), child-size EarPlanes can work wonders. These silicone ear plugs regulate air pressure inside the ear’s eustachian tube, relieving the pressure that causes pain. They are sold at Walmart, Target, and major drug store chains. 6. Here are some other items not to forget to pack in your suitcase: • Ziploc with laundry detergent in case you need to do a quick wash in a hotel sink or tub. • Sanitizing wipes to wipe down those germy hotel rooms. • Mini first aid kit for unexpected injuries.
• Crushable duffle bag packed into an outside zippered compartment on your largest suitcase. If you have a bag that is overweight during flight check-in (due to purchasing too many souvenirs!), just take out the duffle and transfer some of the suitcase contents and take as carry on to avoid the penalty charge. To simplify your packing, go online and search for a printable packing list. Print one for each family member and place in their suitcase. Check off all items as you pack them. Also, check out YouTube for great ideas on how to pack a suitcase. You can learn how to pack like a pro! This year, be prepared in advance for your vacation and it will reduce stress and increase your family’s enjoyable moments together. j Lynn Mattingly has worked as an organizer with Karen Duncan for the past four years. Much of her organizing skills came from practical experience while moving 17 times as a military spouse. Lynn is a previous teacher, homeschooling parent and mother of four children ages ranging from 23 to 13. Karen Duncan, Certified Professional Organizer® Productive Environment Specialist™ Organized Home / Organized Office 904-955-7346 kpduncan@jacksonvilleorganizer.com www.jacksonvilleorganizer.com facebook.com/OrganizedHomeOrganizedOffice
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Duval County Public Schools Students, teachers, staff , parents and community members made the 2015-2016 academic year a memborable one for Duval County Public Schools! From district events to school highlights and achievements, we are thrilled to celebrate all that was accomplished!
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2015-2016 Year in Review
We wish everyone a happy and safe summer break! We will see you back in August! Every School. Every Classroom. Every Student. Every Day. Page 24 • Jax4Kids.com • JUNE/JULY 2016
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St. Johns County School District News
American Youth Character Award Winners County Grabs 14 State St. Johns Virtual School students Tikeiria Collins and Elizabeth Green have been named American Youth Character Award scholarship winners.
Each year, the program honors selected students from St. Johns schools. These students have consistently displayed the beliefs, attitudes and actions which exemplify the Six Pillars of Character: Trustworthiness – integrity, honesty, reliability and loyalty Respect – valuing all people; living by the Golden Rule; honoring the dignity, privacy and freedom of others; courtesy; politeness; tolerance and acceptance of differences Responsibility – fulfilling duties, accountability, pursuing excellence, and exercising self-control
Fairness – being just and impartial; being willing to listen and being open to differing viewpoints Caring – being compassionate, kind, loving, considerate and charitable Citizenship – doing one’s share, helping the community, playing by the rules and respecting authority and the law.
Tikeiria Collins
Elizabeth Green
or contact Coordinator of Virtual Instruction Michael Eisen at Michael.eisen@stjohns.k12.fl.us What it takes to be an eLearner
If you can answer “yes” to all of the following questions, you will shine as an e-learner! Pay attention to the areas where you answer “no.” Answering “no” doesn’t mean you can’t succeed online, but it does mean that this is an area where you should ask for A successful Virtual School student must be selfhelp. St. Johns Virtual School teachers are ready and disciplined, self-motivated, responsible, and ready eager to help you become a better learner. The more to accept the challenge of rigorous online course you can answer “yes” to these questions, the more work. While virtual instruction does allow some daily your learning will improve – online and offline! flexibility, students must make progress in each • Can I set a personal schedule and complete ascourse at an established weekly pace. Parents signed work by the required dates? must play an active role in monitoring their child’s • Are my writing and communication skills average progress and make sure their child maintains a regior better? mented work schedule. St. Johns Virtual requires all • Can I solve problems and work through difficulparents to open and maintain a guardian account, ties independently? through which they will know almost as much as • Can I read and follow detailed instructions on my the teacher about their student’s progress. Full-time own? Virtual School students can participate in sports and • Am I comfortable using the Internet as a means of other extracurricular activities at their zoned school communication and research? with the principal’s permission. • Do I own or have access to a computer with Internet access and email? Part-time students are able to take Virtual School• Am I willing and able to learn and apply new courses during the school day in a lab at their software applications? school of attendance or after school as an additional • Do I know or am I willing to learn to copy, cut, and course. If you are looking to have your child take a paste text/files between programs? virtual course during the school day, you must work • Taking into consideration my personal, academic, with your child’s guidance counselor for placement. work, and extracurricular activities, can I devote at least as much time to my on-line class as to To learn more about your virtual options and apply my other classes? to the program, please visit sjvs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/
Downing Named State Teacher of Year Michelle Downing with Superintendent Joyner Michelle Downing, a teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing for the St. Johns County School District, was named the 2016 Florida Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher of the Year last month by the
Junior Physics & Astronomy Rishabh Singh and Miuru K. Warusawithana, 1st Place, Patriot Oaks Academy, “Contactless Brakes.” Joseph M. Parimucha, Honorable Mention, Pacetti Bay Middle School, “Does the Type of Thermal Paste Impact the CPU Temperature?” Junior Plant Sciences T. J. Kaminsky, 2nd Place, Alice B. Landrum Middle School, “The Realignment of Circadian to Ultradian Rhythms in Arabidopsis thaliana; An Investigation into Monophasic vs Polyphasic Photoperiods.”
Virtual School: Is It For You? St. Johns Virtual School is an online school of choice offered by the school district for grades k-12 with both full-time and part-time enrollment. Students must apply and be accepted. Acceptance is based on prior student grades, test scores, and student attendance. Enrollment windows open in April of each year. This year’s window remains open until July 11. A second enrollment window, for second semester, will open in late November/early December.
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Florida Educators of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, an association that provides a forum for the exchange of current information, teaching strategies and legislature related to working with students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Downing was selected from five semi-finalists statewide who were nominated by parents, peers and administrators. She was selected by the association’s board of directors, which is comprised of professionals from across the state in the field of deaf education.
Senior Behavioral & Social Sciences Chase H. Lendry, John R. Molm and Cullen C. Smith, 4th Place, Ponte Vedra High School. “Testing Students’ Performance on Graded and Ungraded Assessments Based on Academic Placement.” Senior Biomedical & Health Sciences Adam B. Snowden, 3rd Place, Ponte Vedra High School “Producing a Modified, Capacity-Efficient AdenoAssociated Virus Vector Using a Surface -Bonded Green Fluorescent Protein to Visualize Infection in Multiple Cell Types.” Cassia B. Wang, Recognition, Ponte Vedra High School
“Using RNAi and Drugs to Prevent Neurotoxicity in C. elegans” Senior Earth & Environmental Sciences Madison A. Toonder, 1st Place Ponte Vedra High School, “The Effects of Disproportionately Increasing Chemical Active Ingredients in Ascending SPF’s of Micronized Chemical Sunscreen as Compared to Non-Nanosized Uncoated Zinc Oxide Natural Sunblock on Gape Rate, Behavior and Filtration Capacity of Crassostrea virginica.” Senior Intelligent Machines, Robotics, & Systems Software Brighton A. Ancelin, 3rd Place, Creekside High School “Logical Levitation: Achieving Magnetic Levitation via Computational Feedback Loop” Senior Mathematics & Computational Sciences Yooree Ha, 3rd Place, Ponte Vedra High School, “Fractal Analysis of Electroretinograms from Patients Afflicted with Retinitis Pigmentosa.” Senior Microbiology Ariana A. Genovese and Gabriela A Ramirez, 4th Place, Ponte Vedra High School, “Iron’s Effect on the Intrusion of a Pathogenic Agent on a Host Organism.”
Four New Principals Named Angela Fuller, assistant principal at Palencia Elementary School has been selected by Superintendent Dr. Joseph Joyner to be the principal of Durbin Creek Elementary School. Fuller will replace Sandra McMandon, who has been selected as the new principal at Valley Ridge Academy.
Fuller joined the St. Johns County School District in 2014 as the assistant principal at Palencia. Prior to this she served at Assumption Catholic School in Jacksonville as an assistant principal for four years and then as its principal for six years. “I am truly honored to serve as the next principal for Durbin Creek Elementary and continue the goals and excellence established under Ms. McMandon’s leadership,” said Fuller. “I am eager to begin working with the outstanding staff, parents, and community to ensure each child finds success and achieves his or her maximum potential. Let’s go Explorers!” Other principal appointments for the new school year include Wayne King, principal at Valley Ridge Academy, to be the principal of Sebastian Middle School and Ryan Player, principal at White Knoll High School in Lexington, SC, to be the principal of Alice B. Landrum Middle School. Wayne King opened and has served as principal of Valley Ridge since 2014. He also served as principal at St. Johns Technical High School from 2011-2013 and Landrum Middle School from 2007-2011. He has 19 years of experience in the school district. King was named
the St. Johns County School District’s Outstanding Principal of the Year in 2010. Ryan Player has served as the principal at White Knoll High School since 2012. He has 16 years of instructional experience in South Carolina serving as a middle school math teacher, varsity football coach and summer school director.
Sandra McMandon has served as the principal of Durbin Creek since 2011. She has been employed by the district since 1993 and is a lifelong resident of St. Johns County. She served as a teacher at Julington Creek and Cunningham Creek elementary schools, an assistant principal at Gamble Rogers Middle School and South Woods and Otis Mason elementary. King will replace current SMS Principal Kelly Battell who will be joining the district office as Director of Student Services replacing Sallyanne Smith who is retiring in June. Player will replace Landrum Principal Jewel Johnson who will be joining the district as director of instructional personnel replacing Cathy Geiger who is retiring in May.
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Young Readers Line Up For Sunshine State Program The lists are out for the Sunshine State Young Readers Award program for 2016-17. The mission of the statewide reading motivational program for students in grades 3 through 8, sponsored by the Florida Department of Education and Florida Association for Media in Education (FAME), is to encourage students to read independently for pleasure and to read books that are on, above, and below their reading level in order to improve their reading fluency. Sunshine State books are selected for their wide appeal, literary value, varied genres, curriculum connections, and/or multicultural representation. The selection committee is comprised of 20 qualified school librarians located throughout the state of Florida. The program is facilitated through the individual school. In most cases the school library media specialist administers the program. Please see your school librarian to ask how your child can get involved in the Coppergate Elementary in Middleburg program. Homeschooled students are welcome to participate as well. For more information and the books lists for other grades see http://www.floridamediaed.org/. The lineup for grades 3 to 5 Includes: “Absolutely Almost” by Lisa Graff Have you ever felt like you could never do anything right? And you spend most of your life trying to figure out what you’re good at? Albie spends most of his time wondering just that. His new babysitter, Calista, opens up a world of adventures teaching him new skills and sometimes getting him in trouble. “All Four Stars” by Tara Dairman Gladys has been cooking gourmet dishes since the age of seven, just don’t tell her microwave loving parents! After a small accident involving the crème brûlée, Gladys is cut off from the kitchen. But when Gladys is mistakenly offered an opportunity to write for a major newspaper as a food writer in New York City, she sets off to live her dream and keep her true identity a secret. Just, still don’t tell her parents! “Circus Mirandus” by Cassie Beasley Micah’s grandfather, Ephraim, has always shared stories with him about Circus Mirandus, a magical circus. As his grandfather is dying, Micah realizes the stories are true. Can the magic of the mysterious circus save his grandfather from dying? Micah is determined to find out.
New York aren’t quite as bad as she anticipated.
“Serafina’s Promise” by Ann Burg. Eleven-year-old Serafina’s life in Haiti is filled with chores and struggle. But she dreams of going to school and becoming a doctor. She is still mourning the death of her baby “Dinosaur Boy” by Cory Putman Oakes The summer before he begins fifth grade, Sawyer sprouts a tail with brother when she learns her Manman is about to have another baby. Just as her dreams may come true, her spikes. As a result, he is bullied in school. When the bullies begin to disappear, Sawyer, his best friend Elliot, family faces natural disasters and separation. This and the new girl in school know they need to get to the novel, written in verse, weaves a story of Haitian history, culture, and one girl’s determination to help her bottom of the mystery before it is too late. family and achieve her dreams. “ Fish Finelli: Seagulls Don’t Eat Pickles” by E.S. Farber When the town bully bets nine-year-old Norman “The Terrible Two” by Mac Barnett and Jory John. “Fish” Finelli that he can’t find Captain Kidd’s famous treasure, Fish and his friends embark on a quest to discover the pirate’s buried wooden trunk of lost booty. Junior Animal Sciences
Miles moves to quiet Yawnee Valley with plans to make mischief, but he is quickly involved in a battle to be the best prankster in town. This book is full of many pranks and 1,346 interesting facts about cows! “The Worm Whisperer” by Betty Hicks. Fifth grader Ellis Coffey wants to win the annual Woolly Worm Race, because the prize is $1,000, and his father needs just that amount to pay for his back surgery. To win, he must befriend and train a worm to be the fastest in the race. But will it be enough? — floridamediaed.org
State Science and Engineering Fair Winners
“Eddie Red Undercover: Mystery on Museum Mile” by Marcia Wells Sixth-grader Edmund Xavier Lonnrot code-name “Eddie Red,” has a photographic memory and a talent for drawing anything he sees. When the NYPD is stumped by a mastermind art thief, Eddie becomes their secret weapon, drawing Eddie deeper into New York’s famous Museum Mile. Can Eddie help catch the thieves in time, or will his first big case be his last?
Jack S. Cooksey, Jr. , Honorable Mention, Grace Episcopal Day School, “Phototaxis of Mosquitoes and Flies.”
“Fish in a Tree” by Lynda Mullaly Hunt Ally uses her strengths in math and art, along with some behavior distractions, to help her get through school. When a new teacher discovers Ally’s dyslexia, he builds up Ally’s confidence, as well as her ability to read, maybe for the first time ever. With the help of her new friends, Ally learns that it is not always about fitting in, but about what it means to find a place that fits.
Junior Engineering Sebastian Kouchakjy, 3rd Place, Lakeside Junior High School, “Testing Aerodynamics and Drag of 6 Rocket Fin Designs.”
“Gabby Duran and the Unsittables” by Daryle Conners and Elise Allen Gabby Duran, babysitter extraordinaire, has many celebrity clients all over the country. She soon finds herself as the newest associate working for the Association Linking Intergalactics and Earlthlings (also known as A.L.I.E.N.) as a babysitter for the “unsittables” — some of the galaxy’s toughest extraterrestrials! “Half a Chance” by Cynthia Lord. Lucy’s family moves to a small, lakeside community in New Hampshire. She and her new friend Nate secretly plan to spend the summer taking photos for a contest which her professional photographer father will be judging. To their surprise, they learn that photos can sometimes show more than people want to see. “Pip Bartlett’s Guide to Magical Creatures” by Maggie Stiefvater and Jackson Pearce. Thanks to a Unicorn Incident at her school, Pip spends the summer with her aunt at a clinic for magical creatures. It’s fun... until Fuzzles appear and begin bursting into flames. Pip and her friend Tomas must take quick action to solve the problem before it causes more trouble for all creatures, magical or not. “The Pet War” by Allen Woodrow Eleven-year- old Otto’s desire for a dog turns into sibling rivalry when his older sister, Lexi, claims she wants a cat. Their mother wants neither. The competition is on after their mother gives them a challenge: whomever can earn $500 in a month will get the pet of his or her choice. As the competition gets fiercer, the stakes get higher. Let the Pet War begin! “Prairie Evers” by Ellen Airgood Prairie Evers has been home-schooled her whole life. After a move up north with her family, Prairie finds herself going to public school for the very first time. Prairie discovers that between raising chickens and nurturing a brand new friendship with a girl her age, school and life in upstate
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Junior Earth & Environmental Sciences Brogan O. Covey-Shannon, 3rd Place, Green Cove Springs Junior High, “Arduino Lawn Care.”
Senior Engineering Nathan R. Martus, 2nd Place, The Oakleaf School, “Measuring the Efficicency of Rapid Prototyping Using a 3D Printer.” Senior Mathematics & Computational Sciences Zachary J. Barken, 4th Place, Clay High School, “An Analysis of the Gravitational Energy of Galactic Mass and Its Application to Dark Matter and Dark Energy”
Keystone Heights Key Club Are Champs The Keystone Heights High School Key Club received the following awards at the Florida District Conference: Distinguished Club, Distinguished Club Diamond Level, 1st Place Single Service Award, 3rd Place Key Club Service Award, Club Growth Award, 3rd place Nontraditional Scrapbook Award (Jenna Coleman), Pride Report Submission Award (Sarah Pickett). Brandon Ludwig received Distinguished President and the G. Harold Martin Outstanding President Award. Hannah Wacha received the J. Walker Field Scholarship and the Key Club Governor’s Project Scholarship.
Nursing Assistant Program on Tap The Center for Adult & Community Education is Education Teaching & Learning Center, 2306 offering a Florida Board of Nursing Certified Nurs- Kingsley Ave. Bldg. 16, in Orange Park. ing Assistant program beginning Aug. 2. Accepted students must have graduated high Informational sessions for the program are set school. from 6 to 8 p.m. July 11, 12 and 13 at the Adult
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Turn Your Family Vacation Into an Education
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re you headed off to Grandma’s in Idaho, taking in museums and culture in New York, sailing to an exotic island or going camping close to home this summer? Whatever your family vacation, don’t forget to include educational opportunities and teachable moments as part of your plan. “Non-school times are wonderful for showing your child that learning happens anywhere and everywhere, and is, in fact, an integral part of life that can be fun, and can be shared,” says Susan Perry, a Los Angeles–based social psychologist and author of Playing Smart: The Family Guide to Offbeat, Enriching Learning Activities for Ages 4-14. “Don’t over-structure the learning, rather let it happen naturally. And be assured, it will happen if you expose your child to new sights and new experiences.” Here are some simple ways to include education in your summer vacation: Enlist the services of your junior travel agent Why not include your child as your junior travel agent in the trip planning? He can learn how to compare costs of airplane flights or rental car companies and do research about the places you plan to visit on the Internet or in books at the library. Teach him how to use a map to find cities and tourist attractions in the places you plan to visit. If you are traveling out of state, look up information about the state, such as the state flower, state bird and interesting attractions. Have your child write to the state tourism bureau to ask for information.
five or more postcards of works of art on display in the museum. With postcards in hand, find the works of art in the museum and then have your child write something about the work on the back of the postcard. Learn how things are made Wherever you are traveling to, seek out factories that have tours so children can learn how things are made. For example, in San Francisco, you can visit a teddy bear factory; in Arkansas, a glass blowing studio; and in Hawaii, a macadamia nut factory. Trace your family history If you are visiting Grandma or some other relative, take the opportunity to pose questions about your family and where they came from. Have your child make a family timeline or family tree, or write a family history. Create a trip scrapbook A family vacation is a perfect opportunity to create a trip scrapbook that will be a lasting souvenir for years to come. Encourage your child to take photographs, collect postcards, brochures and menus from restaurants and tourist attractions. Have your child write descriptions of the places you visited and write stories about your family’s escapades.
Become eagle-eyed observers As you travel, talk about what you see with your child. Count the number of horses, cows or birds that you see when looking out the car window. Talk about how the terrain and the way people dress is different or the same as what you are Make reading part of your vacation used to seeing at home. Try to be patient with Reading helps to prepare your child for the trip children who ask seemingly endless questions. and to pass the time while on board and when By being patient, you will encourage their waiting for trains and airplanes. Are you going to budding curiosity. And a child whose curiosity is Idaho, Pennsylvania or a foreign country? Go to encouraged will be more likely to engage in the library or your favorite bookstore to find a tour learning. book, and read a story or novel that takes place in the spot you plan to visit. If you are going to a Susan Perry suggests looking for opportunities foreign country, start to learn common phrases in when you are traveling to appreciate cultural that country’s language. diversity: “Seek out everything that’s different in a new place you’re visiting. Different sidewalk Get out the maps and globes design, more or fewer trees than you’re used to, Work with your child to locate where you are height of buildings, different clothing styles, going on a map or globe. Measure the distance unfamiliar foods in shops and restaurants. Notice between traveling points in inches and then place names and discuss what languages they translate into miles. came from and what you can learn about the history and geography of the locations.” j Take a museum treasure hunt When visiting a museum, head first to the www.greatschools.org museum gift shop. Allow your child to purchase 2016 HERI Convention June 10, 2pm to 6pm June 11, 9am to 4pm The homeschool organization, Home Education Resources & Information (HERI) is hosts their 2016 Convention. The theme of the convention is Back to Basics! Strengthening the Foundations of the Homeschooling Community. The Keynote Speaker is Todd Wilson, The
Familyman. There will be vendors, exhibits, workshops, and more. Admission is $30/family for HERI members and $40/family for nonmembers. Ft. Caroline Christian Church / 904-783-8197 / 7535 Ft. Caroline Road, Jacksonville, FL 32277 / www.homeschool-life.com/1083/ custom/39046
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Beat the Summer Slide, Read With Your Kids
Kevin Candish Manager, The Avenues Mall
ummer slide is the term many educators use can complete book reviews, draw pictures to go for learning losses that occur over the with the stories, or create scenes from the books summer. as dioramas.
Why did you choose this career? I like to be challenged and creative. Running a very large and successful mall is a very challenging and rewarding position and there are daily opportunities to develop creative solutions in a variety of situations.
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In a recent article from cnn.com*, Carina Stores shares results of a study of the brains of children who were read to at home. According to their brain scans (called functional magnetic resonance imaging or fMRIs), improved behavior and academic performance resulted when kids were read to. Youngsters’ brains showed even more activity if they lived in a “literacy-friendly” home. If you haven’t established a reading plan in your home, why not do so this summer? Whether you read to your kids or just make sure they have plenty of good reading materials, you can set up a successful summer reading plan in no time. Even better, if your kids continue to read over the summer, they’ll beat the dread ‘summer slide.’ What is that? Summer slide is the term many educators use for learning losses that occur over the summer.
By the way, if your son is a reluctant reader, implement strategies to help him read more. Guys Read http://guysread.com/ offers multiple reading lists categorized by genre, award winners and life events, among other things. If your daughter is a reluctant reader, check out the book section on A Mighty Girl (http://www.amightygirl. com/books) web site with her. You or your daughter can research books by category, age range or award winners. Maintain a Summer Reading Plan To maintain your family’s summer reading plan, consider setting up an Excel spread sheet. Each family member can log book titles, genres and number of pages read. Plan to see a movie together when everyone meets his or her goals. Another idea is to use old resources in a new way. At the school where I teach English and writing, for example, my students and I keep track of what we read during the year on school library cards (the ones used before bar codes). We keep the cards in book pockets we decorate to reflect our interests and personalities. On the cards, we log the titles, genres and page counts of the books we read. It’s fun to see the kids’ marvel over how many pages they’ve read by the end of the year.
Establish a Summer Reading Plan A successful summer reading doesn’t have to be difficult or stressful. It can suit your family’s needs. You may wish to use your local library as your kids’ Summer Reading Headquarters. Not only can your kids check out loads of books that interest them, they can also sign up for ageappropriate summer reading programs. Many local libraries offer prizes once kids read a certain You and your family can make your own book number of books. pockets and cards this summer. Our daughter, Hayden, is completing her summer reading through our local library right now. “The Map Trap” by Andrew Clements is her latest read. Another option is to set a number of books (maybe three or four) each member of your family will read this summer. Keep the family reading goals somewhere prominent, perhaps on the refrigerator. Encourage your kids to research titles and genres that interest them. Then, head to the bookstore or the local library and get each family member’s books. As each family member reads, he or she
How long have you been a Mall Manager? I’ve been buying media for about 13 years.
What kind of education did you get to become a Mall Manager? After college I got my real estate brokers license so I could lease and sell commercial real estate. I then got a job with a developer based in New York City who taught me about managing and leasing retail properties. When I went to work for Simon I learned about the mall business and received further training from the International Council of Shopping Centers who awarded me the Certified Retail Executive (CRX) designation and the Institute for Real Estate Management who awarded me the Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation. I believe that learning is a life time journey and I am always looking to learn something new about what I do for a living.
What are some of your responsibilities? As Mall Manager I am directly responsible for overseeing all areas related to the operation of the mall. This includes security, housekeeping, maintenance, marketing and local leasing. Essentially making sure that our over 150 great tenants are able to open and do a great business. Some people compare a mall to a small town and the mall manager to the mayor of that small town. That’s a pretty good analogy. What do you like most about your job? I really like the incredibly talented people I get to work with every day and the thousands of customers I get to interact with each year. There are a lot of wonderful people who shop at The Avenues Mall. One thing I especially like is the look on kids faces when they visit Santa during the Holidays. Whether they’re extremely happy or not so happy to see the big man in the red suit those are family moments captured on film and they are happening at my mall and I love it!
Whether or not you establish a family reading plan this summer, consider how your view of reading affects your children. If you find you’ve been lacking in this area, please encourage your kids to read this summer. After all, the first classroom is the home. * http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/05/health/ parents-reading-to-kids-study/index.html j Nancy Lee Bethea
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Cyber Defense Boot Camp
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ave you been getting odd friend requests, some from Middle Eastern countries, on Facebook? A Tampa television station asked this question last fall on its Facebook page and received hundreds of responses from people who are. Following up, they asked cybersecurity expert and local college (University of South Florida) professor Grandon Gill what’s going on and how can you protect yourself. He told them that “there’s no definitive answer as to why people who you don’t know are requesting to be your friend, but you should be cautious and gave these suggestions on how Facebook users can protect themselves: • “Don’t accept friend requests from people you don’t personally know. If you do, it will open up all of your Facebook friends to this stranger and that person can request more friends. • Check your profile. Don’t include information like your birth date, address, phone number or maiden name. That can be enough information for someone to steal your identity. • Check your privacy settings on Facebook. Make sure you know who can request you as a friend and who can see what you post.” Gill and his research team at USF have been awarded a grant to research and develop cybersecurity case studies based on the realistic concerns and needs of real-world companies, such as Target, Snapchat, and Sony, that have been victims of cyberattacks and the state of Florida, recognizing the need for training in this area, established the Florida Center for Cybersecurity – “a shared Cybersecurity resource for Florida’s stakeholders in higher education, government, defense and industry” at the University of South Florida in 2014. The center contributed to Gill’s study by connecting the researchers with organizations and companies to interview. Later this summer, they hope to have the cases compiled into a textbook for global use. The Florida Center for Cybersecurity (FC2) is helping build interest in cybersecurity by launching a weeklong summer program for high school students. Cyber Defense Boot Camp, through the University of South Florida’s Pre-College Program, will be offered for the first time July 25-29 and allow rising high school juniors and seniors to learn hands-on techniques and computer security fundamentals. Created through FC2, the commuter program will be offered at USF’s Tampa campus. “Central to our mission at FC2 is to serve as a facilitator for cybersecurity education throughout
Florida,” says Sri Sridharan, managing director and chief operating officer for the Center. “Our ultimate goal is to see this program duplicated across the state, building interest in the field of cybersecurity and increasing the pipeline for talent in Florida.” Sridharan says students who complete the program will gain real-world skills and also learn about careers in cybersecurity. On the last day of the program, students will have an opportunity to test their skills against a controlled cyber attack simulation. See http://precollege.usf.edu/cyber-defenseboot-camp for more information. The Florida Center for Cybersecurity (FC²) is a shared resource for cybersecurity research, education and outreach across the state and beyond. The Center fosters collaboration between higher education, government, defense and business communities to share knowledge, resources and training opportunities that help mitigate cybersecurity threats and create opportunities for innovative solutions and is leading efforts to position Florida as a national leader in cybersecurity. USF Pre-College offers high school students with exceptional ability the opportunity to explore educational goals and experience the independence of university life. The programs are designed to help students gain knowledge, confidence and direction while preparing for a successful transition to college. Teens can choose from different academic programs during summer 2016, with residential and commuter options, ranging from four days to four weeks, and covering a variety of disciplines in STEM fields and the arts. The STEM areas include a biomedical engineering program that provides students a hands-on opportunity to explore careers in the field by planning, building and testing high-tech tools used by cardiologists, neurosurgeons and other medical professionals, as well as courses in microbiology, advanced mathematics, robotics and artificial Intelligence, 3D data visualization and printing, cartography and mapping in 3D, mental health and solar energy.
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Kevin Smith’s Teen-Comedy “Yoga Hosers” PreRelease Screening and Live Q & A • June 2, 7:30pm A pre-release screening of filmmaker, actor, and comedian Kevin Smith’s new teen-comedy “Yoga Hosers”. After the film screening, there will be a Q&A opportunity with Kevin Smith. Gates open at 6:30pm, and the show starts at 7:30pm. Tickets are $39 for reserved seating. VIP tickets are available for an additional $150, and includes early entry, exclusive after show meet & greet with Kevin, personal photograph with Kevin, digital, advance copy of Yoga Hosers, collectible movie poster autographed by Kevin, limited edition Yoga Hosers comic book autographed by Kevin, exclusive Yoga Hosers VIP merchandise item, and official meet & greet laminate. VIP package does not include a ticket to the event; fans must purchase a ticket separately to attend the meet and greet. Ponte Vedra Concert Hall / 904-209-3744 / 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 / pontevedraconcerthall.com Child & Babysitting Safety Course June 4, 9:30am to 2:30pm This class is designed to familiarize and to provide youth with the basic knowledge and skills needed to care for infants and children. This course offers certification in Child & Babysitting Safety for youth (approx.) ages 11-16. Certification is through the American Safety & Health Institute. Cost is $45. Register in advance to reserve your spot. Palm Valley Baptist Church / 904-434-6032 / 4890 Palm Valley Road, Ponte Vedra, FL 32082 / www. safetyfirstjax.com/babysitting-classes.html
June 7, 6pm The SAT has recently been redesigned. Teens are invited to this free presentation to get all the information you need about the redesigned test. Instructor Brett Hancock has been a teacher for 21 years and an instructor of SATs for 20+ years. Main Branch / 904-827-6940 / 1960 N. Ponce De Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32084 / www.sjcpls.org How To Adult - For Teens June 7, 14, 21, 28, at 6pm Teens are invited to come learn important skills over the summer with local professionals. Each week, will feature a different topic. By fall, you will be “Ready To Adult”. Plus, each class you attend gets you a chance at winning an end-of-summer gift card prize. June 7: Come brush up on culinary skills for Teen Cooking–specifically, Taco Tuesday! Be sure to come hungry. June 14: Learn how to build resumes with professional editor Margalo Eden. June 21: Learn how to prepare for job interviews, including important tips and tricks to land you that awesome job! June 28: Teens will learn the basics about personal finances from Ms. Theresa from Ameris Bank. Topics include bank accounts, savings, credit cards, how to balance a checkbook, and more. Southeast Branch / 6670 US 1 South, St. Augustine, FL 32086 / www.sjcpls.org
Teen Art Contest • June 6 – July 14 Teens 12 to 18 are invited to create art that represents the summer theme “Get in the Game!” Types of artwork accepted include drawings, paintings, or collage, no larger than 20 x 24 inches. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Only one piece of artwork per person. Entry forms are available in the Children’s Department. Headquarters Library - Fleming Island / 1895 Town Center Blvd, Fleming Island, Florida 32003 / www. claycountygov.com
Safe Sitter® • June 20, 9:30am Young teens (11-14) will learn everything they need to know to be safe when they’re watching younger siblings or babysitting. Students learn life-saving skills such as how to rescue someone who’s choking, and helpful information like what to do if there’s severe weather. The lessons are filled with fun activities and role-playing exercises. Students even get to use CPR manikins to practice CPR or choking rescue! Upon completion of the course, each student will receive a certificate indicating they completed all course requirements as a Safe Sitter. Registration and pre-payment is required to reserve your spot. Cost of this class is per student. Cost is $45. Y Healthy Living Center Mandarin / 904-202-2229 / 10415 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32257 / www.baptistjax.com
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irls are faced with many new challenges today, from the pressure to fit in at school to being included and ‘liked’ on social media and in the cyber world. “Total Package Girl: Discover the Ultimate You for Life” is a new interactive book for every girl living through the challenges of growing up in the 21st century.
powerful and live a fit, healthy and fun life,” Hoffman said. “It helps girls build confidence, knowledge and trust in themselves, develop strong communication skills, and create a master plan for living their dreams.”
From her time working in television as an on-air personality, Hoffman understands firsthand the value of having a positive body image. She also coordinated a regional effort of the first-ever Written by Kristi Hoffman, MS, a PBS-TV “Take Your Daughter to Work Day” in the early personality, CEO and 23-year Girl Scout volunteer, 1990s, which inspired Hoffman to become a she’s familiar with challenges facing girls today: mentor to young women. Hoffman recently cyberbullying, peer pressure, confidence, body received a national appointment by Girl Scouts of image and more. the USA to National Volunteer Partner. In addition to her philanthropic work, Hoffman is a recipient The other programs include such diverse areas as In the book, Hoffman integrates quizzes, of the Young Business Leadership’s 20 Under 40 a creative writing program working with pubhashtags, inspiring quotes and social media strat- Award. lished novelists and film making with students egies that teach girls ages 11 - 17 to build key generating scripts and storyboard ideas, designskills for life using five secret weapons developed “A girl’s self-esteem can drop around age 10, and ing and building sets, crafting props and by the author, including “Be Your Own Detective,” a girl’s unhappiness about her body can be costumes and exploring cinematography, editing, “Surround Yourself with TruBlues,” and “Aim for solidified at that time,” Hoffman said. “My goal is sound and lighting. Awesome.” to help girls discover how truly amazing they are as individuals in body, brain and spirit.” See http://precollege.usf.edu/summer-programs “This is a guide to help girls love themselves; be For more information, visit http://totalpackagefor a complete list. j positive, steer clear of negative influences, feel global.com/blog-by-kristik. j
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