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Bringing Home the Bacon
10 Benefits of Summer Camps
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2017 Summer Camps Choosing the Right Day, residential, sports camps Day Camp and more! Our listing starts you planning your kids’ summer!
How to pick the perfect camp to fit your kid’s interests!
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Publisher’sNote We have exciting news! In celebration of our annual Summer Camp Issue we are hosting a Summer Camp and Healthy Kids Expo. This FREE and exciting event will be held Saturday, March 11, from 10am – 2pm at the Gulf Coast Exploreum and Science Center. The Summer Camp and Healthy Kids Expo will be filled with great family entertainment. Not only will attendees receive FREE admission to the Exploreum, but they will also have the chance to visit with the exhibitors to learn more about summer camps, healthy living, see live animals, watch cool experiments, enjoy face painting, balloon art, and much more! We have an incredible day planned! You don’t want to miss it! A special thanks to Local 15 News, Pickett Orthodontics and all of the wonderful exhibitors for making this free family fun day a possibility. As I mentioned, the March issue is our annual Summer Camp focus, in which we feature an extensive directory of more than 125 summer camps! From art camps to zoo camps, the Summer Camp Guide beginning on page 60 has something for everyone. You are sure to find a camp to fit the interests of all your children. My children get so excited when this issue comes out. They each get a pen and circle the camps that grab their attention. I give them a budget, they decide what interests them most and we schedule from there. I highly recommend that if you see a camp you are interested in to register early. I made the mistake several years ago of waiting too late, only to find out a couple of the camps we were interested in were full during the dates/times we wished for. If you are a parent seeking a full time day camp for the summer, I urge you to go ahead and start looking today if you have not already. Since your child will be spending so much time with the camp you want to make sure it is an environment that will not only be safe and nurturing, but also enjoyable for your little one. You may want to start by reading Choosing the Right Day Camp on page 88. Also, register early. This will increase your chances of being able to secure the dates and times you need. Sending our children to camp can be scary. You wonder if they will be happy, if they’ll make friends, or, if they are going to an away camp, what if they get homesick? These are very natural feelings all parents have. It may help to focus on the positive. In her article 10 Benefits of Summer Camp, Christa Melnyk Hines shares with us the amazing growth that can occur in our children while away at a residential camp. If you are interested in finding ways to bring in some extra money to pay for all of these exciting camps, or you are just looking for a way to earn income on a flexible schedule, turn to page 54 and review Pam Molnar’s Bringing Home the Bacon: 15 Part Time Jobs for Moms. She has some interesting ideas...some I had no idea even existed! As you can see, we have a jam-packed camp issue for you this month, so grab your calendars and highlighters and start registering for an exciting summer. While you have your calendars out, don’t forget to make time to join us on Saturday, March 11 for the Summer Camp and Healthy Kids Expo at the Gulf Coast Exploreum! Admission is free and the hours for this event are 10am – 2pm. See you there!
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LivingWithChildren by John Rosemond
My Son is Vaping...Should I Worry? Q: I found a vaping pen hidden in my 13-year-old son’s room and am at a loss as to how to deal with it. He is very susceptible to peer pressure and wants very badly to fit in with the “cool” kids. Any suggestions would be appreciated. A: This is one of those occasional questions that no matter how I answer, some group of people buys pitchforks and torches and tries to find my house. At the risk of being pilloried anyway, I will share some objective facts, starting with although there has been plenty of speculation, medical science has yet to find any specific long-term health risk reliably associated with vaping other than the obvious: nicotine addiction. Undoubtedly, some folks are apoplectic already because they think nicotine causes various cancers, most notably lung cancer, but—and again, this is a fact—smoking tobacco is bad because tobacco tars become carcinogenic when burned and inhaled. Nicotine does not cause lung cancer. Nicotine is an addictive drug (but the strength of its addictive effect varies from person to person). However, if one removes tobacco from the equation, garden-variety nicotine addiction is not reliably associated
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with any specific health or behavioral risk. Nicotine addicts are not known, as a group, to rob convenience stores or snatch elderly women’s purses to feed their habit. Drive-by shootings are not associated with nicotine addiction. There’s no South American nicotine cartel. As addictions go, it’s relatively benign. However, and hopefully needless to say, no addiction is a good thing, and it is possible to overdose on nicotine, so please hold off on the pitchforks and torches for now. Perhaps the most immediately worrisome thing about e-cigarettes is they’ve been known to set clothing on fire and even explode. As with anything else, the cheaper the e-cig, the more likely it is to malfunction. Needless to say, your son is probably using a fairly inexpensive unit. By no means am I dismissing your concerns. I’m simply saying that if you do all you can to stop your son from using e-cigs and he figures out how to get around your prohibition, the world isn’t coming to an end. After all, he could have fallen in with a peer group that self-medicates with alcohol, marijuana, or other illicit and even prescription drugs. If you don’t see an alarming change in his mood or behavior, then he’s not likely to be doing anything but nicotine.
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When it comes to teens, parents do well to accept that the limits of their influence have waned and trust that the discipline they’ve provided to that point is going to effectively deter anti-social and self-destructive behavior. Some experimentation is likely during the teen years—especially with boys. In many cases, the experimentation goes no further than that: experimentation. Above all else, you want to approach this issue dispassionately. You can and should confiscate your son’s smoking equipment and let him know that until all the facts are in concerning e-cigs, you would be irresponsible to allow him to vape. Let him know that there will be consequences if you find another e-cig in his possession. Try to discover if the peer group in question is doing anything riskier than vaping. If they are, then you should do what you can to limit contact, knowing however that attempting to prohibit teenage relationships carries its own risks. As your question illustrates, sometimes the only thing a parent can do in the face of a problem is to stay calm and continue to be “user-friendly,” as in always loving and always approachable. Family psychologist John Rosemond answers parents’ questions at www.johnrosemond.com and parentguru.com.
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BBQ & Blues Cook-Off: Turn up the Heat to Support South Baldwin Schools
The South Baldwin Chamber Foundation is cooking up a whole lot of fun while raising funds for Foley area schools during the Ninth Annual BBQ & Blues Cook-Off! On Saturday, March 18 in Foley’s Heritage Park, festival goers will enjoy award-winning barbeque, popular blues bands, craft and retail vendors, children’s activities and silent auction bidding. Competition categories are: Chicken, Ribs, Boston Butts, Sauce and Anything “Butt” which includes exotic items, seafood and desserts. The cooking competition is open to everyone (backyard and professional) with the $100 entry fee covering all competition categories and up to six team members. Deadline for registration is March 3. Gates open at 10:00 a.m. Samples begin at 11:00 a.m. Noon – 4 p.m. Michael Stacey Band performs. Admission is $10. Tickets can be purchased at the gate. For more information, visit foleybbqandblues.com. Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/bbqandbluescookoff.
Fairhope High School presents Les Misérables
Fairhope High School presents Les Misérables, an epic and uplifting story about the survival of the human spirit. Directed by Katie Denton with Musical Direction by Diane Ham and Choreography by Cody Rawlinson, Les Misérables will be performed at The Black Box located on the Fairhope High School campus. Showtimes are March 16, 17, 18, at 7pm and March 19 at 2pm. Tickets are $10 for ages K through college and $15 for adults. For tickets and additional information visit www.fairhopetheatre.com.
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Jubilee Bargains Offers Community Household Goods at Low Prices
The Junior League of Mobile (JLM) will offer the community household goods at bargain prices at its fourth annual event, Jubilee Bargains, scheduled for March 23-26. While the Jubilee Bargains sale provides the community with gently used items such as clothing, jewelry, toys, housewares, shoes, appliances, furniture, and new merchandise donated by local retailers, it also serves as a fundraiser for JLM. This year, Jubilee Bargains will be held at 266 Azalea Road, next to Party City in Mobile. There are three opportunities to shop, and tickets are available for purchase at the door and at the Jubilee Bargains website – JLMJubileeBargains.org. ●Peek & Purchase - Thursday, March 23, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. – This is your first opportunity to shop! Silent auction, music, food and beverages. This is a 21+ event. Tickets $30, includes entry to Saturday Early Bird Sale. ●Early Bird Sale - Saturday, March 25, 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. - Tickets $3, only available at the door. ●Community Sale - Saturday, March 25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - FREE admission. No ticket necessary. ●Half-Price Sale - Sunday, March 26, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. FREE admission. No ticket necessary.
Thomas Hospital Auxiliary Seeks Junior Volunteers
The Thomas Hospital Auxiliary is seeking students to participate in their junior volunteer program this summer. This opportunity is offered to high school students between the ages 14 to 17 with at least a 3.0 grade point average who have an interest in volunteering at Thomas Hospital. The goals of the program are to give service to the hospital, increase community understanding and interest in the hospital, and further interest in health careers. “This is a great opportunity for our area students to get involved in healthcare careers early in their lives,” Melita Willkie, manager of volunteer services at Thomas Hospital, said. “We are looking for mature students who have good communication skills, a great attitude, and a desire to learn and accept responsibility. We look forward to offering them a wonderful place to volunteer and the opportunity to provide a valuable service to their community.” Participants are asked to attend an orientation class and complete a health screening, and then volunteer four hours per week between June 5 and July 28. Applications must be received by April 19 and an informational meeting for students and their parents will be held April 27. Applications are available in the Thomas Hospital Auxiliary office, from school counselors at area high schools, at www.thomashospital.org, or by contacting Melita Willkie at 279-5525 or melita.willkie@infirmaryhealth.org. Eastern Shore Parents I March 2017
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Wine, Women & Shoes Benefits Camp Rap-A-Hope
It’s time to put your best foot forward for the 2nd Annual fabulous fundraiser, WINE, WOMEN & SHOES benefiting CAMP RAP-A-HOPE. The event will take place on March 30 from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Alabama Contemporary Art Center, 301 Conti Street. Shoppers will be able to sip world-class wines, shop designer fashions, savor delicious bites, bid on live auction items and WIN YOUR DREAM CLOSET! All proceeds from this event will benefit CAMP RAP-A-HOPE, an organization that provides yearlong programming and a week-long summer camp (FREE OF CHARGE) to children ages 7 to 17 who have, or have ever had, cancer. Tickets and additional information are available for WINE, WOMEN & SHOES at http://www.winewomenandshoes.com/mobile. For information about CAMP RAP-A-HOPE http://www.camprapahope.org/.
Red Shoe Krewe’s “The Bunny Hop” Easter Egg Hunt
Bring your Easter basket and hippity-hop to the annual “Bunny Hop” sponsored by the Red Shoe Krewe of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mobile. This family-friendly Easter egg hunt will be held on Saturday, April 8, from 1 – 3 p.m. at Geri Moulton Children’s Park in front of USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital and will also feature family-friendly activities including games, train rides, face-painting, cotton candy and more! Tickets can be purchased for children (ages 3 – 10) for $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Parents and infants are welcome free of charge. Proceeds directly benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mobile, which is a “homeaway-from-home” for families with hospitalized children. For tickets, please see any Red Shoe Krewe member, call 251694-6873 or visit www.rmhcmobile.org/bunny-hop. The Red Shoe Krewe is a group of high school juniors and seniors who volunteer their time and serve as young ambassadors for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mobile. For more information about the Red Shoe Krewe, visit www.rmhcmobile.org.
Win Dinner for 2 and Your Biggest Digital Billboard Selfie
To celebrate National Crab Day, the Original Oyster House is giving away dinner for two ($50 value) and a spot on its 14’ x 48’ digital billboard for the best not2crabby selfie. A not2crabby hat was specially designed as a prop for the promotion. For selfie enthusiasts, here’s an opportunity to see yourself in lights on highway 59 in Foley, Ala. To enter, participants must visit either Original Oyster House location and ask for a not2crabby hat. The participant must take a selfie wearing the official hat inside the restaurant and post the selfie on Facebook.com/OriginalOysterHouse with the hashtag #not2crabby. The promotion launches March 9, commemorating National Crab Day. Winners of the not2crabby selfie will be selected by the Original Oyster House restaurants. Facebook likes of the selfie post and/or creativity of the selfie can improve a participant’s chances of winning. Participants can campaign for likes, by tagging after posting to the Original Oyster House Facebook page and sharing the post on their own Facebook pages. Creativity will also be considered. Mother/daughter selfies; Father/son selfies; sibling selfies; BFF selfies, funny face selfies, couple selfies, etc. are greatly welcome. Qualifying entries must be posted to the Original Oyster House Facebook page by June 30, 2017. Participants must be 18 years old or older to enter. By posting your not2crabby selfie on Original Oyster House’s Facebook page, you fully and unconditionally agree to be bound by these rules and the decisions of Superb Foods, which will be final and binding in all matters relating to the promotion. Winners will be notified via Facebook Messenger and will have 24 hours to alert Original Oyster House, via Facebook Messenger, if they do not wish their photograph to be used on the digital billboard. Your photo post on Facebook confirms your contest entry.
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Thomas Hospital and Wells Fargo Host 39th Annual Spring Fever Chase
The 39th Annual Spring Fever Chase is scheduled for Saturday, March 18, in Fairhope. This 10K run and 2-mile fun run/walk takes both runners and walkers on a beautiful and challenging course through the neighborhoods of Fairhope overlooking Mobile Bay. A unique, yet important component of the Spring Fever Chase involves a friendly competition for prize money and grants allocated for schools in Baldwin County. Applications must be completed and returned by March 10. Schools with at least 25 race applicants receive $2 for each participant that registers. Students and parents must pre-register through their school no later than March 10 to be eligible for the school incentive program. Day-of-race registration will be from 7:00 – 7:45 a.m. at the intersection of Bayview Street and Fairhope Avenue. Awards will be presented at 9:45 a.m. to race winners in multiple categories during the post-race party on the bluff on South Mobile Street near the finish line, overlooking Mobile Bay. Race applications are available at all three Infirmary Fitness Centers: ProHealth Fitness Center, Mobile; North Baldwin Fitness Center, Bay Minette; and Thomas Fitness Center, Fairhope. Participants may also register online at springfeverchase.com. For more information regarding the 2017 Spring Fever Chase, call 251-279-1684.
Wales West Cottontail Express Set for March 18
Wales West RV Resort and Light Railway Annual Cottontail Express will begin Saturday, March 18, and run every Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. through Saturday, April 15. Guests can ride “Dame Ann”, a real steam train, to the “Bunny Hutch”, visit the Easter Bunny, and enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt. Refreshments, miniature train rides, and the bouncer are included. The “Easter Egg Cannon”, Petting Zoo, and Pony Rides are also available for a slight fee. Tickets may be purchased at the railway upon arrival. Costs is only $15 per person, plus tax, and kids two and under get in free. Wales West is located at 13670 Smiley Street in Silverhill, Alabama on County Road 9, south of Highway 48 and north of Highway 32. For more information, please visit online at WalesWest.com, or call 1-888-569-5337.
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Fairhope Cancer Survivor Honored at Annual Tee Off Fore a Cure Weekend
Children’s of Alabama will celebrate the 12th annual Tee Off Fore a Cure on March 10-11, with a Caddyshack-themed weekend. The pre-party will kick off at 6:30 p.m. on Friday at the Lakewood Golf Club (1 Grand Blvd.). Saturday’s golf tournament will begin at 9 a.m. at the Lakewood Club’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, with a shotgun start and four-man scramble format. Lakewood members can register for $99 per golfer or $300 per team. Non-member registration fees are $200 per golfer and $800 per team. Admission to Friday’s pre-party with silent auction is complimentary to participating golfers, donors, sponsors, volunteers and their guests. Admission for all other attendees is $25 per person and includes live music, heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages provided by the Lakewood Golf Club. Gracie’s Golf Ball Drop will take place immediately following the tournament. The first ball in or closest to the hole will win 25 percent of the proceeds, or as much as $5,000. Participants do not have to be present to win and anyone may purchase golf balls through the event website listed below. The “Beating Cancer with Grace” pre-party honors Frances Grace Hirs, a 17-year-old Fairhope girl who has battled cancer for most of her life. She has been the inspiration for this event for the past 11 years. Hirs first fought cancer as a toddler, and at 9 years old had a relapse. In February 2013, she was diagnosed for the third time with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). Hirs, along with her parents and the Lakewood staff, have invested years into raising money and creating awareness for the cancer clinic at Children's of Alabama, the state’s only freestanding pediatric medical facility. For more details or to register for the golf tournament contact Kerrie Benson, Children's development associate, at 251-610-4969, or visit give.childrensal.org/teeoff.
The Mulligan Brothers to perform at Bald Eagle Bash, Set for April 22
Get ready to “Party for Preservation” by marking your calendars for the 8th Annual Bald Eagle Bash, Saturday, April 22, to benefit the Weeks Bay Foundation’s mission of preserving and protecting coastal wetlands. Set on the edge of Weeks Bay in Baldwin County, this “taste of Weeks Bay” brings in a long list of topnotch restaurants to serve up their best dishes featuring fresh Gulf shrimp. And while the food is the main attraction, a highlight this year is the return of The Mulligan Brothers, a homegrown band whose alternative country, folk and blues is putting them on their way to the national stage. The party begins at 4 p.m. at the waterfront Tonsmeire Weeks Bay Resource Center at the Fish River Bridge on U.S. Highway 98 in Fairhope. For more information and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.BaldEagleBash.com or contact the Foundation office at (251) 990-5004. Closer to date, tickets will be available through the website, the Foundation office, the Weeks Bay Estuarine Reserve and several local outlets. Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the gate. Children 10 and under are free.
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Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival Celebrates 65 Years
The 65th Annual Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival is set for March 17, 18 & 19. Festival hours are Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival is free to the public. More than 230 exhibitors will be in place with everything from fine art paintings to one-of-a-kind handcrafted jewelry and pottery. There will also be musical acts and a kids’ art section again this year to keep festivalgoers entertained all three days. The Dogwood Trail Court will debut their 2017 Trail Maids on Saturday at 12 p.m. Parking will be limited in downtown Fairhope, so festival organizers recommend taking advantage of the shuttle service available from BRATS (Baldwin Rural Area Transportation System). The shuttle will cost $5 a day for a wristband to ride as many times as you’d like. Free bike valet parking will be provided behind the Fairhope Museum of History. Handicapped parking is available behind Julwin’s Restaurant. For more information go to: www.facebook.com/artsandcraftsfairhope.
Dauphin Island Sea Lab announces Grand Opening for “Windows to the Sea” Estuarium Expansion
The Estuarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab announces the grand opening of the new exhibit hall titled “Windows to the Sea” on Saturday, March 18 from 10 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The permanent exhibit provides a unique look at our oceans through the use of technology, including the installation “Sounds of the Sea,” which teleports visitors through the Delta, Gulf of Mexico, and beyond with sounds of the alligator, various fish, the Gaillard Island brown pelican and tern colonies, and right whales. An interactive video wall offers a glimpse into a Sargassam community and takes visitors on a spin around the globe to see how Earth has evolved over millions of years. The interactive experience extends to a touch screen table with activities for visitors of all ages. The addition also includes new marine exhibits including a 500 gallon tank initially featuring a Hawaiian reef community. Other marine habitats from around the world will be featured on a rotating basis.
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What Are Those Bumps? Hey guys! Today we are gonna talk about a rash that has been popping up on a lot of kids lately and is causing stress for lots of parents. That rash is called molluscom contagiosum and is very common. All three of my kids have had it and were fine. Today we are going to address what molluscom is, how it’s transmitted, the typical course and the treatment approach. First, what is molluscom? It’s a viral-based infection that is in the poxvirus family and is highly contagious. It occurs in parts of the world that are warm and humid (aka Baldwin County) and is transmitted primarily through direct contact of lesions (example: sharing towels, clothing, and toys). It typically affects kids from one to ten years old, but can affect any aged person. How do you know if you have it? The molluscom lesions start off as small, painless flesh colored papules or nodules that have a dimple in the middle. They can range in size from a pinhead to the size of a pencil eraser. They occur in clumps and can spread in a line if scratched.
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The difference in this rash is that it will stick around for a few months to a year and a half, and really not change, while most infectious rashes will resolve fairly quickly. The bumps can pop up anywhere. Typically, the trunk, armpits, legs and face are common places, but not on the palms of the hands or soles of the feet. Finally, the bumps will start to go through different stages. The first bumps will oftentimes get bigger and redder and then will usually rupture with a “white head” on them. Then new bumps pop up in different areas and the cycle starts all over. It’s important to know that the virus lives on the surface of the skin and once the bumps are gone, you are in the clear. The molluscom bumps will not lie dormant and then pop up again years later. So what can you do? There are different surgical options including scraping, needling, and freezing and medicine options including “beetle juice.” However, these treatment options can lead to trauma for the child, scarring and/or skin discoloration. So, we usually intervene only if the child has secondary
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bacterial infections like MRSA or have severe irritation. Typically, we do nothing! The body’s immune system will fight off the molluscum on its own, but the key is to understand that the process can take a few months up to one and a half years. Does that mean you have to keep your child away from all other kids for one and a half years? Of course not! Molluscom is so common that keeping your child away from someone that has it or away from all others if your child has it won’t help, nor will it prevent it from spreading. So, use common sense and always wash your hands, but remember, if a rash bothers you more than your child, I can pretty much guarantee, that it’s OK!
Robert L. Rux, M.D. is a Board Certified Pediatrician at Magnolia Springs Pediatrics. Originally from Mobile, he attended medical school at The University of Alabama School of Medicine (UAB) and completed residency at The Children’s Hospital of Alabama (UAB). He is married to Jaime and has three children, Adler, Walker and Mary McAtee.
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100th Day at Gulf Shores Elementary
Happy 100th Day of School from Lindsay Taylor's kindergarten class at Gulf Shores Elementary School! Pictured l to r top: Soudi Bawanah, Mason Youngstrom, Evelyn Lamar, Mrs. Taylor, Rivers Watley, Maddie Andrews, Bailey Burgess. L to r bottom: Jacy Steadman and Sophia Cortes.
Two GSMS Students Make Alabama All-State Middle School Band
Congratulations to Ansley Jordan (percussion) and Levi Buckmaster (tenor sax) from Gulf Shores Middle School for making the Alabama All-State Middle School Band! These students worked hard and showed exceptional skill.
BMIS Receives Book Donations for Black History Month
Charnita and D’Natia Kennedy surprised Bay Minette Intermediate School Principal Dr. Abby Hamilton with a donation of books for the library one recent morning. After watching the movie, “Hidden Figures” the mother-daughter duo read the book and thought it was worth sharing. Using Facebook, they asked for donations and received thirty-three books that they shared with several schools commemorating black history month. “Hidden Figures” is about four AfricanAmerican women who provide the mathematical calculations that would help increase airplane production during World War II and eventually send the United States into space for the very first time. BMIS thanks all who helped make the donations possible. Pictured l-r: D’Natia Kennedy, Abby Hamilton, and Charnita Kennedy.
ASMS Key Club Serves Homeless at Salvation Army
Fairhope FBLA Makes Donation to The Haven
Congratulations to the Alabama School of Math and Science Key Club for receiving a $500 grant from Kiwanis International to use in a service project to help the homeless at the local Salvation Army. As part of the project, members recently spent their weekend passing out hot chocolate to the homeless.
The Fairhope High School Future Business Leaders of America, sponsored by Kristie Davis, recently made a donation of animal care products to the Haven. Pictured L to R: Cameron Smart, Dalton Campbell, Gibbs Sherrell, Allie Nobles. Eastern Shore Parents I March 2017
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Gulf Shores HS Girls’ Bowling Team Qualifies for State Tournament
The Lady Dolphin Bowling Team competed in the South Regional Tournament Jan. 19-20 in Foley at the Gulf Bowl! The girls got off to a slow start getting seeded 13 out of 16 teams heading into the Single Elimination Bracket play. They faced off against the 4-seed Beauregard Hornets and were able to complete the UPSET victory before falling to Vestavia Hills in the Elite 8. With the victory over Beauregard the Lady Dolphins qualified for the State Tournament Thursday and Friday (Jan. 26-27) at Oak Mountain Lanes in Birmingham.
Fairhope Middle School Boys’ Basketball Team Named Baldwin County Champions
Fairhope Middle School 8th grade boys’ basketball team was recently crowned the Baldwin County champions for the 2016-17 season. Coached by Chad Keith, the team had an overall 22-1 season record and defeated Daphne in the championship game. Congratulations to the following All-Tournament team members: Hunter Ivy, Ramone Bradley, Riley Leonard, and Bo Travis. FMS 8th grade basketball team members, in no particular order: Luke Wilkinson, Cameron Brock, Hunter Ivy, Bo Travis, Ramone Bradley, Jyren Kyles, Davis Hopper, Riley Leonard, Cyline Koen, Beau Priester, Grant Phyfer, D'Aundre Matthews, Edward Witherington, Kirk Lipscomb, Owen Lennicx, Jerry Bethea, videographer - Jackson Gilliam, and Coach Chad Keith. Not pictured, Laney Haas - scorekeeper.
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Super Citizens at Foley and Swift Elementary
Fairhope Elementary Red Ribbon Leader Raises Over $800 for American Lung Association
For 10 weeks second grade students at Foley Elementary and Swift Elementary participated in the Super Citizen Program. They learned about civics, character and our great American story. They ended their series by honoring several "Community Heroes" during their graduation ceremony. For more information about Liberty Learning programs visit LibertyLearning.org.
As Red Ribbon Leader of Fairhope Elementary, Jack Phelps wanted to bring awareness to his school about the bad things smoking can do to his peers. He wanted people to make good choices for their bodies. Jack decided to set a goal for the school to raise $750 to donate to the American Lung Association. For a week he sent out messages through the morning announcements to help the students become aware of the harmful effects of smoking. By the end of the week Fairhope Elementary School raised over $800 to donate to the American Lung Association!
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BMMS Teacher Nominated for Presidential Award of Excellence
Bay Minette Middle School teacher Kate Hood has been nominated for The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. This program was established in 1983 by The White House and is sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The program identifies outstanding mathematics and science teachers, kindergarten through 12th grade, in each state and the four U.S. jurisdictions. These teachers will serve as models for their colleagues and will be leaders in the improvement of science and mathematics education. Hood’s nomination materials will be submitted for consideration for state-wide recognition. Hood, right, was nominated for the award by Mary Lou McMillan.
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Fairhope Middle School Geography Bee Winner
Jack Marlow, an eighth grade student at Fairhope Middle School, won the National Geographic Bee school-wide competition. The FMS GeoBee was the first round of the annual contest. Thousands of schools in the United States and the five U.S. Territories participate in the GeoBee. The champions from all participating schools will take a written test with the top 100 scorers from each state eligible to compete in their respective state GeoBee. State winners will go on to compete in Washington, D.C. later this year. 21
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Autauga County Schools Daphne East Elementary Crown Silverhill Elementary of Character Winners Leaders of the Month
This was the group of 5th graders at Daphne East Elementary who received the Crown of Character award from the Junior Auxiliary of the Eastern Shore. Featured Top left: Brayden Goodwin, Kent Ward, Evan Maloy, Andrew Berry, Kori Johnson, Bo Gonzalez. Bottom left: Chloe Ayres, Andrew Berry, Rylee Hunn, Gracelynn Mercante, Aileena Smith, Lily Johnson.
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Silverhill Elementary School’s Leaders of the Month are being recognized for practicing Habit 5 – Seek First to Understand, then to be Understood. Pictured in no particular order are: Aurora Farmer, Farrah Payne, Izzy Wilson, Ashlyn Gomillion, Kylie Quick, Fernando Zavala-Arias, Sydney Hollingsworth, Jayden Dietz, Jackson Fitzhugh, Bradley Everett, Caden Vice, Gavin Patterson, Joshlyn Grissett, Lily Kate Sharp, Dakota Adkins, Henry Kennard, Jr., Patrick Hall, Angie Gomez, and River Foley. Not pictured are: Lilah Pritchard, Shiloh Bishop, and Cayden Cheney.
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100th Day at Robertsdale Elementary
Left, teachers at Robertsdale Elementary had a great time celebrating the 100th day of school on February 3. Right, first grade students in Mrs. Shawn Kavanaugh's room at Robertsdale Elementary are proud to celebrate making "100" on their spelling test on Friday, February 3.
National Honor Society Inductions Held at Baldwin County High School
Baldwin County High School inducted 102 senior, junior and sophomore members into its ranks during a ceremony held on campus. As each new member was inducted, they signed the official membership book. The ceremony concluded with the lighting of the candles and a promenade of members around the room. The four pillars of the academic honor society are to foster scholarship, service, leadership and character. The induction ceremony was led by the NHS officers: Caitlyn Jones, president; Cortney Presley, vice president; Leanne Phillips, secretary; Bethany Hadley, treasurer; Emily Stewart and Morgan Bryars, historians; and Allison Jones, sergeant-at-arms. Faculty advisors include Judy Bridges, William Jones, Chantelle McPherson, Mary Nelson, AnnMarie Turpen and Camille Keomanivong.
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Arbor Day Poster Contest Winners Chosen
On Saturday, February 11 at Faulkner State Community College, the City of Fairhope celebrated Arbor Day. In celebration, fifth grade students from Fairhope Intermediate School and J. Larry Newton School participated in the 2017 National Arbor Day Poster Contest sponsored by the National Arbor Day Foundation. The contest theme was “Trees are Terrific…And Forests are Too!!” Over 400 students participated in the contest. The winning posters were designed by Fairhope Intermediate School student, Zackary Dorta and J. Larry Newton School student, Lucy Guinn. These students were awarded a certificate from the City of Fairhope and a gift card to Mr. Gene’s Beans. The winning posters will be sent to the Alabama Cooperative Extension to compete in the state poster contest. Other winners were Hayden McClay and Kaitlynn Deason, 2nd place; Ava Louviere and Shelby Bithell, 3rd place; Avary Law, Blakeney Wells, and Mary Ella Dorgan, Honorable Mention. First Place Arbor Day Poster Contest winners will receive a certificate at 10 a.m. in front of the John L. Borom Center at Fairhope’s Arbor Day Celebration. Pictured, Fairhope Intermediate School from left: Linda Waselkov, Harriet Gutknecht, Zackary Dorta, Craig Tappan and Paul Fontenot. Not pictured Hayden McClay, 2nd place; Ava Louviere, 3rd place; Avary Law, Honorable Mention. J. Larry Newton School front row: Lucy Guinn, Kaitlyn Deason, Mary Ella Dorgan, Shelby Bithell and Blakeney Wells. Back row: Jennifer Fidler, Harriet Gutknecht, Paul Fontenot, and Craig Tappan.
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Spanish Fort Middle School Holds MATHCOUNTS Competition
Spanish Fort Middle School hosted their first MATHCOUNTS School Competition on Saturday, January 21. The MATHCOUNTS Competition Series is a national program created in 1983 that provides 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students the opportunity to compete in live, in-person math contests against and alongside their peers. Every MATHCOUNTS competition consists of 4 rounds – Sprint, which focuses on speed and accuracy; Target, which focuses on problem-solving and mathematical reasoning; Team, which focuses on problem solving and collaboration; and Countdown, which also focuses on speed and accuracy and includes students with the highest scores on Sprint and Target Rounds competing head-to-head. Between 1 and 10 students from each participating school in our area advance to the local Southwest Alabama Chapter Competition, which takes place in February. Top students from each
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Chapter Competition then advance to their State Competition in March, which for Alabama will be held in Birmingham. The top 4 individual competitors from each State Competition will receive an all-expenses paid trip to National Competition in May held this year in Orlando, Florida. In its first year of existence at Spanish Fort Middle School, approximately 20 – 25 students in grades six – eight participated in weekly practice sessions where students were provided an opportunity to work through the MATHCOUNTS Curriculum, based on the Common Core Math Standards for Mathematics, and complete a weekly Problem of the Week. Our first School Competition was a tremendous success with 19 participants representing all three grade levels at Spanish Fort Middle School. Thank you to all of our students who participated throughout the year and to Principal Oliver Sinclair for his support of the establishment of this new program and to faculty sponsors Tim Daniels, Meredith Purser, Tina Dillen, and Mandie Duke for their time and efforts in providing this opportunity for our students. Thank you to all of our participants and congratulations to our top performing students including the overall Runner-Up and Champion: Tyler Hrabovsky, Andrew Wang, Ella Caldwell, Caroline Nelson, Brianna Provencher, Hannah Richardson, Katherine Clemmons, Carolina Triboni, Evan Ren – Runner-Up, Gregory Li – Champion. Group Picture (L to R): Sponsor Meredith Purser, Denver Persinger, Caroline Nelson, Andrew Wang, Kayleigh Thomas, Andrew Wang, Dinuki Wickramanayake, Sponsor Tim Daniels, Brianna Provencher, Cole Wheeler, Hannah Richardson, John Price, Brinda Shukla, Tyler Hrabovsky, Megan Bedinger, Gregory Li, Katherine Clemmons, Lindsey Haas, Evan Ren, Ella Caldwell, Sponsor Tina Dillen, Maria Chytka (not pictured: Sponsor Mandie Duke). Pictured (right photo), Winners (L to R): Champion Gregory Li, Sponsor Tim Daniels, Runner-Up Evan Ren, Co-Sponsor Meredith Purser.
Spanish Fort HS Holds “Shooting 2 Change” for Autism Awareness
Spanish Fort HS Project Outreach had its annual “Shooting 2 Change” week Jan. 23-27 for Autism Awareness across the state of Alabama. There was a huge pep rally and tailgating before the basketball games in the Spanish Fort parking lot. 25
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Bayside Academy Celebrates The Great Kindness Challenge
Bayside Academy participated in The Great Kindness Challenge, which took place January 23-27. The goal of the challenge was to empower students to create a culture of kindness. The challenge week started Monday when advisory teachers distributed to students a checklist of 50 random acts of kindness. Examples of items on the checklist included “smile at 25 people” and “read a book to a younger child.” The two advisory classes whose students showed the most participation for the week were given a Krispy Kreme for Kindness party during seventh period on Monday, January 30. On Tuesday of that week, 3rd and 4th grade students sang “KindHearted Hand” during the Upper School assembly. The challenge continued Wednesday with Peer Helpers hosting a Mix-It-Up Day during which 5th and 6th graders were encouraged to eat lunch with students outside their usual social group. Later in the week, kindness stations enabled students to write notes of appreciation to friends and teachers during break. The week ended with a faculty Chili for Kindness potluck. Pictured, Bayside 3rd and 4th grade students singing “Kind-Hearted Hand” at the Upper School assembly during The Great Kindness Challenge.
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Central Christian School Students Volunteer with Samaritan’s Purse
Central Christian School was recently able to travel to Petal, Mississippi to work with Samaritan's Purse to assist with the tornado relief efforts. A group of nearly 40 went to work for 3 days and cleared debris, removed walls, and rescued personal items from the damage for the homeowners. It was a blessing to be able to work with Samaritan's Purse and help these hurting people in Mississippi. At CCS, we believe that serving others is extremely important and we want to be the hands and feet of Jesus. CCS is currently working on a trip to Louisiana to assist with the clean-up efforts after the more recent tornadoes outside of New Orleans.
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OBES Teachers Train on Instructional Strategies for Teaching Reading and Language Arts
K-6 teachers, media specialist and reading specialist in the Orange Beach Elementary School Guided Reading Cadre trained recently on strategies to help our students become stronger readers. The training was provided by Katie Musbach and Lindsey Palmieri, Literacy Specialists with Scholastic Education and Kristin LaMotte, BCBE Elementary Supervisor. Students and teachers are enjoying the Scholastic Bookroom sets and the additional materials for instruction. Faculty from Orange Beach Elementary are: Lindsey Kistler, Melissa Baggett, Tara Smith, Kristen Rayborn, Wendy Helms, Jayme Watts, Lynette Peterson, Gayle Cahn, and Jeannine Noonan. This training was provided to the Guided Reading Cadre members from all Baldwin County Elementary Schools.
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Bayshore Christian School Seniors Travel to Greece and Rome
The senior class at Bayshore Christian school recently experienced the capstone trip of their classical and Christian education: The Grand Tour. The group traveled to several locations in Greece and Rome and got to see sights such as The Acropolis, The Colosseum, St. Peter’s Basilica, and several museums. They even got to take a ferry across the Mediterranean Sea from Greece to Italy. They had the opportunity to climb to the top of the dome at St. Peter’s Basilica and worship at Mars Hill. In this picture, they are standing in front of Mt. Lycabettus. The group had a great trip!
Penguins at Gulf Shores Elementary!
Gulf Shores Elementary student Jayden Deese in Ms. Victoria Franch’s class holds up her penguin proudly. Recently, 1st graders have been finishing up their mixed media penguins in Mrs. Kristina McClay’s Art class. They have used chalk, tempera paint, and cut paper to create penguins in Northern lights.
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Kiwanis Terrific Kid Orange Beach Elementary
Left photo, PreK – 2nd Grade: Front Row (left to right): Allie Roach, Georgie Hartin, Emma Claire Godbold, Saylor Rambo, Kenlee Anderson Back Row (left to right): Mr. Moss (Principal), Stella Ray Spriggs, Reece Wilmott, Ashton Barnidge, Wyatt Floyd, Riley Greene,
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Charlie Sebastian, Jason Jackson (Kiwanis Representative). Right photo, 3rd – 6th Grade: Front Row (left to right): Breanna Stacy, Amiah Beebe, Kimberlynn Kaiser, Libby Tierce, Macy Nolan Back Row (left to right): Mr. Moss (Principal), Anna Kathryn Bradford, Sarah Claire Carswell, Charlee Rowland, Brooke Grace, Cole Hayward, Madison Ivie, Shyla Jennings, Jason Jackson (Kiwanis Representative).
Spanish Fort HS Volleyball Coach Named Coach of the Year
Spanish Fort HS Volleyball Coach, Gretchen Boykin, was recently named Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations! PA Daffodil Ad.qxp_Layout 1 2/14/17 3:40 PM Page 1
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Autauga County Schools Bay Minette Intermediate School Hosts Literacy Night
Bay Minette Intermediate School hosted their annual literacy night recently. Parents saw their children perform a variety of activities that displayed their reading and writing skills. Mrs. Bridget Weaver, Instructional Coach, presented a PowerPoint that showed parents the importance of being literate in the modern world. Joanna Bailey, the director of the Bay Minette Public library, shared the myriad of benefits of using the facility. Cheryl Clark represented the Baldwin County Literacy Council and gave the crowd information on how the council can help adults with reading deficiencies. Charlene Beasley and Edith Atkinson’s sixth grade classes performed a reading of Robert Frost’s poem, “The Road Not Taken”. Pictured l-r: Pictured are Charlene Beasley, Anna Beasley, Edith Atkinson, and Bernardos Daniels.
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ASMS Young Entrepreneurs Attend CEO Roundtable Event
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Escape Room Fun in Fairhope HS Spanish Classes Fairhope High School students in Mrs. Sarah Holt’s Spanish II classes had to “break out” of their class! This fun activity was modeled after the popular escape rooms where individuals have to work together to find clues and use them to “break out” within a certain time period. Students worked collaboratively to read in Spanish, locate clues, complete puzzles, and even find invisible ink to help solve the mystery. The top class achieved breakout in 30:45.
Alabama School of Math and Science students met with Dr. Michael Chambers (The University of South Alabama), Cliff Grimes (United Way of Southwest Alabama), Carlisha Hartzog (Hartzog Consulting, LLC), and ASMS President Dr. Monica Motley during a CEO Roundtable event as part of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy. For the second year, ASMS students have an opportunity to start and launch their own real companies as part of a program introduced by the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce called the Young Entrepreneurs Academy, or YEA!
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Fisher Bryant, an 8th grade student at Gulf Shores Middle School, is January’s Baldwin EMC Shining Star Student.
Accelerated Reading at Daphne East Elementary
Mrs. Cain’s 1st grade class holds up fingers (5 & 10) for what point club they have achieved in Accelerated Reader.
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Bay Minette Intermediate School Science Fair
All Bay Minette Intermediate School students worked hard for a month to prepare for the annual Science Fair and there was no shortage of great ideas or projects. The Science Fair is sponsored by teachers Heather Sims and Leanne Donald. This year’s judges were Superintendent Eddie Tyler, Julie Jackson, Kristen LaMonte, and Tina Covington. BMIS appreciates the community participation. Top photo l-r: Fourth grade Front Row: 1st place Nathan Campbell - Truss Strength, 2nd place Ivan Salter - Maggot Farm, 3rd place Chloe Burford - Greasiest Chip. Back Row: honorable mention Jordan McKloskey Fertilizer Project, Mary Walker - Paper Airplanes, Tyleaha James - McDonald’s vs Organic. Middle photo l-r: Fifth grade Front Row: 1st place Callie Crane Crystal Clear Idea, 2nd place Lauren Donald - World’s Smallest Motor, 3rd place Jasmine McCants - Growing Mold. Back Row: Honorable Mention Landon Cain - Temperature Effect on Football Distance, Cole Rountree - Which Breath Mint Lasts Longer, Bryce Lundy - Thirsty Rocks. Bottom photo l-r: Sixth grade Front Row: 1st place Eliza Lambert Which Light Makes Grass Grow Best, 2nd place Brayden Allen - Which Tumbler Is Better, 3rd place Audrey Garrett - Some Marshmallows Worth Melting. Back Row Honorable Mention Zane Strand and Noah Haskew - Burning Candles, Tyler Sprinkle - How Apples React, Madison Robinson - Which Lightbulb Makes Cents. 33
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Autauga County Schools Christ the King Catholic School Science Test Flights
Sixth graders, studying Earth's atmosphere and wind, and 8th graders, studying forces and air resistance, took a day off from the books in science class and had fun making paper airplanes to test and compete in short and long distance flight accuracy.
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Gulf Shores Students Prepare for Bookfit Fundraiser
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Third grade students at Gulf Shores Elementary School have been working diligently to improve their reading stamina and prepare for our upcoming Bookfit fundraiser. Students self-select a high interest text and focus on reading for at least 20 minutes. Students are also tracking their reading goals in their student data binders as they try to earn A.R. points. Keep up the hard work! Pictured, Front: Reaghan Myers; Back l to r: Marina Martins, Calin Mueller, Ella Godbold, Cylie A. Southern, Garrett Perry, Keller King.
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Bayside Academy Chess Team Excels Nationally & Locally
Bayside Academy’s chess team is experiencing a strong 2016-2017 season. In January at the final round of the 47th annual Mobile/ Baldwin County Chess League, the Admirals at the varsity level secured their fourth consecutive league title and their 12th in the past 14 seasons. Senior Trent Kannegieter was named to the league All-Star team. Senior Steve Chen was named league MVP for the third consecutive year and the fifth overall; no other player has received that distinction so many times. Also at the competition, Bayside’s K-8 team won the junior division. In other chess news, Bayside’s high school and middle school teams won their levels in the first annual Chess Mayor’s Cup, which took place in late January between Bayside and Daphne public schools. In December, Bayside’s chess teams competed for the seventh time at the U.S. Chess Federation’s National Chess Tournament in Nashville and brought home four top-five finishes and six top-10 finishes. In early February, Bayside’s chess team held its annual fundraising tournament, the Bayside Open, in which roughly 55 children from the local community competed. Two Bayside students earned trophies at the event: 5th grader Genevieve Magli won first place under 8th grade, and 3rd grader Forrest Smith captured third place under 8th grade. The Admirals will compete in the Alabama State Scholastic Chess Championship in March in Madison, Alabama. The younger Admirals will return to Nashville in May to compete in the U.S. Chess Federation’s SuperNationals VI event.
Fairhope Middle School Spelling Bee Winner
Fairhope Middle School held their 2016-17 school-wide spelling bee sponsored by Mrs. Lauren Lavender, 7th grade language arts teacher. Davis Amare, a 7th grade FMS student, won the competition and represented the school at the Baldwin County spelling bee on February 9.
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Bayshore Christian School to Host Tour Day on March 14
Are you interested in learning more about Bayshore Christian School? They will be hosting a Classical Connection Tour Day to give prospective parents an opportunity to learn more about the educational opportunities offered at BCS. The event, which will be held on March 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., will begin with a presentation that explains classical education and will end with a tour of the campus given by BCS Student Ambassadors. Attendees will have a chance to ask questions of students, faculty, and staff members. Please make plans to attend and see what makes Bayshore such an amazing place! If you are unable to attend this event but would still like to know more about BCS, you are encouraged to contact the school office to schedule a tour of the campus. Bayshore is currently enrolling for the 2017-2018 school year.
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Gulf Shores HS Art Work to be Judged for Superintendent’s Art Exhibit
The following GSHS Visual Arts students had work selected to be judged at the State level for the Superintendent’s Art exhibit. GSHS had the most entries selected this year from the High School level…7 entries. Pictured L-R – Luke Ball, Addison Bullard, Chandler Wells, Lauren Baisch, Jaylee Dempsey, Dior Brown and Jeremey Koonce.
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ASMS Junior Scores Perfect 36 on ACT
Congratulations to Alabama School of Math and Science junior Landon Dyken for scoring a perfect 36 on the ACT! Juniors around the state are required to take the ACT next month, and Landon has opted out. Unsurprisingly, a perfect 36 is the rarest ACT score of all – just 0.108% of 2016 senior test-takers earned a perfect score. The fact that Landon is a junior and scored a 36 makes this even more rare. "After I found out I had made a 36, I was really excited first, and also relieved," says Dyken, who is from Gulf Shores. "I knew I could do it before, and I had been trying for a long time, so it felt really good knowing I had finally reached my goal. I can really attribute my success to my parents for their encouragement and support after every test."
GSMS Student Makes County Championship All-Tournament Team
Congratulations to Gulf Shores Middle School student Tyler Bjorgum for making the BCMSAA County Championship All-Tournament Team!
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CPR Certification at Spanish Fort HS
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CTKCS Celebrates Catholic Schools Week
Each semester Coach Bedsole offers a week of CPR training by the Spanish Fort fire and rescue team in Spanish Fort HS Health Classes.
Christ the King Catholic School K-8 students had a special visitor at the end of Catholic Schools Week. Fr. Victor Ingalls, Director of Priestly Vocation for the Archdiocese of Mobile and the former Parochial Vicar for Christ the King. Fr. Victor celebrated Mass and visited with our students to speak about our journey in holiness, and to be open to our vocation God has planned for us.
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Fairhope Elementary Art Classes Receive Special Lesson
An exciting STEAM lesson was shared with Fairhope Elementary School students visiting the Art Room recently. With a grant sponsored by the Fairhope Educational Enrichment Foundation, Mrs. Judy Humphrey, art teacher, Mrs. Cheryl Bowen, fiber artist and owner of Humming Star Alpaca Farm in Silverhill, instructed 1,100 students in the ancient arts of Ebru Marbling and Suminagashi. The students were amazed to see their beautiful designs created on paper and silk. Recognizing how history and science contribute to this enriching art experience is not magic, but, the results are magical. Or, to quote the young artists, “It’s epic”!!
Gulf Shores Middle School Brings Home 3rd in County Spelling Bee Congratulations to Gulf Shores Middle 8th grader Kimberly Hiller for placing third in the Baldwin County spelling bee!
Board Games Gatherings at Spanish Fort HS
Students are welcomed to weekly board game gatherings at Spanish Fort HS.
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Bayside Academy to Present High Tide Southern Music Showcase
Bayside Academy will present a two-day series of music-focused events as part of its High Tide Southern Music Showcase on March 9-10. This unique program will enlist the help of some of Alabama’s most accomplished historical figures in music, the legendary Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section Swampers, and Mobile’s famous son, Jimmy Hall, founder and lead singer of the Southern rock group Wet Willie. On March 9, students taking part in the new interdisciplinary class, Understanding the Southern Mystique, will experience first-hand the legendary insight and experiences of these famed musicians during a day of planned classroom question-and-answer/panel discussion sessions. Regarding the coursework and the planned activities for students, history chair and Southern Mystique team member Josh Montgomery states, “The opportunity to host this legendary group of musicians provides our students with a comprehensive learning experience that celebrates the heritage of Alabama. The Swampers are music icons who have played a role in our communal culture. This event allows us to explore their contributions academically while enjoying their rich talent.” The evening of March 9, Bayside Academy will present a free reception showcasing the historical collection of Muscle Shoals photographs taken by Dick Cooper, music photojournalist and former Curator of the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. Along with Cooper’s photos, art by students from the Southern Mystique class also will be on display. This photo and art exhibit/reception will accompany a screening of the film “Muscle Shoals.” On Friday, March 10, Bayside will present a live concert event featuring the Swampers with Jimmy Hall and additional legendary musicians from Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Information regarding tickets sales will be on the Bayside Academy website: www.baysideacademy.org Visiting musicians will include the Muscle Shoals Swampers Jimmy Johnson and David Hood along with Spooner Oldham, all of whom were featured in the film. Johnson and Hood are both members of the Alabama Music Hall of Fame and the Musicians Hall of Fame as well as Oldham, who additionally is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Jimmy Hall hardly needs an introduction to Mobile-Bay area audiences as the charismatic front man of Wet Willie. Hall was inducted into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame in 2016.
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Fairhope K-6 PTC Presents Checks to Schools
The Fairhope K-6 PTC recently presented checks to Fairhope Elementary & Fairhope Intermediate school from fund raising events during the 2016 school year. A check for $10,000 was given to fund the Science Lab and Professional Development Programs at Fairhope Intermediate School. Left photo, pictured from Left to Right are Jenny Breazeale (FIS Assistant Principal), Lee Tapscott (PTC PresidentFIS), Carol Broughton (FIS Principal), and Christina Stacey (Assistant Principal).
Right photo: A check for $10,000 was also presented to Fairhope Elementary School for Ink Cartridges and Printers. Pictured from Left to Right are Tori Erdossy (2nd grade teacher), Jennifer Leathers (PTC Vice President-FES), Joanna Busby (PTC Vice President-FES), Julie Pierce (FES Principal), and Charlotte Norris (2nd grade teacher).
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Oratorical Contest for Black History Month at Bay Minette Intermediate School
Bay Minette Intermediate School recently celebrated Black History month with its annual oratorical contest. Students selected poems or speeches written by AfricanAmerican authors to recite for the student body, faculty, staff, and parents. As a Leader in Me School, the event was led by various students. BMIS thanks this year’s judges Lenise Ligon, Charlotte Beasley, Martha Ryan, Phyllis French, and Abdoul Sanogo for their time and interest. BMIS teachers Starla Sellers and Heather Sims sponsored the oratorical contest. Left photo, pictured l-r: Front Row Winners: 1st place Malik Edwards reciting “Still I Rise” by Maya Angelou, 2nd place Gabby Riley reciting “Hey Black Child” by Countee Cullen, and 3rd place Ella Lamey reciting “Sick” by Shel Silverstein. Back Row: Judges: Abdoul Sanogo, Hilda Jenkins, Martha Ryan, Phyllis French, Lenise Ligon, and Charlotte Beasley.
Right photo: Contestants, leaders, and sponsors for the oratorical contest. Back Row-Principal Dr. Abby Hamilton, Heather Sims, Demetric Lymon, Jakarlen Coleman, Gabby Riley, Rose Rieben, Ella Lamey, Ivan Salter, Laneria Hart, Jayla Pogue. Middle Row: Luke Garrett, Lailah Mason, Allison Siggers, William Walker, Lariah Pogue, Shanyia Whittle, Starla Sellers. Front Row: Tre’Kerria Smith, Mason Smith, Malik Edwards, Josh Rice, Tahjrick Bradley.
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Sea Cadets Visit WWII Museum
Over the winter break, Dunlap Division of the U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps had five cadets attend winter trainings. Talon Dahlgren, Thad Warren, and Trevon Jefcoat all attended recruit training where they learned marching, knot tying, forms of communication aboard a ship, and team work. Joshua Mayo and Cody Collins attended Petty Officer Leadership Academy (POLA) where they were taught how to successfully lead a group of peers. At the end of January Dunlap Division toured the National World War II museum in New Orleans. They traveled the Road to Berlin and the Road to Tokyo which were the two major battles in the war. The group was able to participate in the USS Tang submarine simulator. In the simulator the cadets were able to re-live the last epic battle of the USS Tang and experience what it was like for the last crew who carried out its final mission. The Cadets also watched the 4D journey through the war: Beyond All Boundaries. The U.S. Naval Sea Cadets is designed for young men and women ages ten to high school graduation who are interested in expanding their knowledge on our military. The sea cadets instill patriotism and leadership skills. Dunlap division meets one weekend a month at the U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Center in Mobile, the cadets are under no obligation to join the military; however, if they do decide to enlist the are usually eligible to enlist at a higher paygrade. The program does offer ROTC scholarships. If you or someone you know may be interested in joining our local unit as a cadet or adult leader, visit our national website at www.seacadets.org or contact our administrative officer ENS Angela Graham at angela.graham@hotmail.com. You may also follow our local unit Facebook page at www.facebook.com/DunlapDivision.
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Bayside Academy Senior Named Gatorade Alabama Volleyball Player of the Year
Bayside senior Lauren Chastang was recently named 2016-2017 Gatorade Alabama Volleyball Player of the Year. Chastang is the third Gatorade Alabama Volleyball Player of the Year to be chosen from Bayside Academy. The award, which recognizes outstanding athletic excellence, high standards of academic achievement, and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field, distinguishes Chastang as Alabama’s best high school volleyball player. Chastang helped lead the Admirals to a 57-5 record and the Class 3A state championship this past season. She recorded 664 kills, 475 digs, 106 blocks and 72 service aces. The AL.com Player of the Year, she is also a MaxPreps Small School All-American and a two-time MVP of the state tournament. She was recently named to prepvolleyball.com’s All-American List of the Top 150 Players in the Nation. A member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Chastang has volunteered locally on behalf of children with special needs. She has maintained a 3.35 GPA and has signed a National Letter of Intent to play volleyball on scholarship at Kennesaw State University in the fall. The Gatorade Player of the Year program annually recognizes one winner in the District of Columbia and each of the 50 states that sanction high school football, girls’ volleyball, boys and girls cross country, boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, baseball, softball, and boys and girls track & field. The program awards one National Player of the Year in each sport. The selection process is administered by members of the Gatorade Player of the Year Selection Committee, who work with top sport-specific experts and a media advisory board of accomplished, veteran prep sports journalists to determine the state winners in each sport. As a Gatorade Player of the Year, Chastang will be able to select a national or local youth sports organization to receive a grant as part of the Gatorade Play It Forward program. Every Gatorade Player of the Year state winner receives a $1,000 grant to donate and will have the opportunity to enter for an additional $10,000 spotlight grant by writing a brief essay explaining why their selected organization deserves additional support. Twelve spotlight grants–one for each sport–will be announced throughout the year.
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North Baldwin Beauty Review Crowns Four New Queens
The 6th annual North Baldwin Beauty Review was held Jan. 21 and four new queens were crowned. Lenise Ligon served as the emcee of the event, which serves as a time to highlight the beauty, grace and intelligent of young ladies residing in north Baldwin County. The winners were selected from four age divisions: Little Miss (2nd to 4th grades); Junior Miss (5th and 6th grades); Miss Teen (7th and 8th grades); and Miss North Baldwin (9th to 12th grades). And the winners are: Miss North Baldwin, Amanda Eversman; Miss Teen North Baldwin, Emily Scarborough; Junior Miss North Baldwin, Jillian Dute; Little Miss North Baldwin, Cale Jones. Rounding out the top spots for Miss North Baldwin included: Trinity Brown, first runner-up; Morgan Epperson, second runner-up; and Tori Clark, third runner-up. For the Miss Teen Division, runners-up included Jordyn Shackelford, first runner-up; Christin Watson, second runner-up; Caroline Dute, third runner-up; and Kilyn Barnett, third runner-up. For the Junior Miss division, winners included Kadence Kolbe, first runner-up; Allison Smith, second runner-up; Mallory Hastings, third runner-up; and Taylor Mitchem, fourth runner-up. In the Little Miss category, winners included Starla Chapman, first runner-up; Madalyn Mondaca, second runner-up; Addison Scarborough, third runner-up; and Carley New, fourth runner-up. Elizabeth Byrd, Pageant Director, said this year’s Beauty Review an all-around success. “Each contestant did such an amazing job on stage, but more importantly, I was equally impressed by what I saw back stage. The contestants were cheering each other on, giving one another encouragement and advice, hugging each other, laughing together, and building one another up,” she said. “These aspects are what make this program successful. It is important for young women to learn to be their best self so they can be competitive, but it is more important for them to revere community over competition and learn to give each other compliments over criticism.” In addition to the court, there were also several preliminary winners selected by judges. These preliminary winners included: Best Smile: Shelby Stewart, MaKayla Eubanks, Madisan Henrickson, Carleigh Bisslessi. Prettiest Eyes: Karsyn Barnett, Kaci Lilly Miller, Kilyn Barnett, Samantha Parnell. Prettiest Hair: Olivia Karras, Kinsey Seals, Emily Scarborough, Trinity Brown. Most Poise: Olivia Wade, Annalee Barnett, Emily Scarborough, Tori Clark. Most Photogenic: Gabby Bidwell, Kailee Cox, Morgan Bright, Tori Clark. Preliminary winners recognized by the pageant committee included: Top Ad Sales/Sponsorships: Starla Chapman, Kaci Miller, Jordyn Shackelford, Tori Clark. Crowd Appeal: Starla Chapman, Taylor Mitchem, Caroline Dute, Carleigh Bisslessi. Leader Award: Olivia Karras and Madison Hastings. Blooming Beauty: Karsyn Barnett and Taylor Mitchem. Miss Congeniality, voted on by contestants, included Madalyn Mondaca, Annalee Barnett, Emily Scarborough, Tori Clark. The judging criteria for the pageant included selfexpression/personality, presence and poise, beauty/appearance, community support/involvement, and overall appeal. The contestants also took part in an on-stage interview where they will respond to a personal question provided prior to the program. Proceeds benefitted the Baldwin County High Tigerettes Dance Team. Pictured, four new queens were crowned at the North Baldwin Beauty Review. They include, from left, Cale Jones, Little Miss North Baldwin; Emily Scarborough, Miss Teen North Baldwin; Amanda Eversman, Miss North Baldwin; and Jillian Dute, Junior Miss North Baldwin.
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Bayshore Christian School Presents “The Wizard of Oz” at Fairhope UMC
Bayshore Christian School will be putting on a musical performance of “The Wizard of Oz” at Fairhope United Methodist Church on March 10 and 11 at 6 p.m. General Admission tickets are $5 and Patron tickets are $25. Patron tickets include premium reserved seats with free concessions! The event is open to the public and tickets can be purchased at the door or through the school office (251-929-0011). The musical, directed by Mallory Dawson and featuring BCS students in the 3rd through 12th grades, is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Foley Middle School STEM Career Expo
In 2013, Foley Middle School became a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) academy and has since implemented a comprehensive approach to STEM education through activity, project and problem based curriculum. Dedicated to helping students reach full potential, Foley Middle provides every advantage to make successful academic and career choices. On February 17, Foley Middle School encouraged students to explore the diversity and opportunities of careers in the STEM fields by hosting a STEM Career expo where students can connect with employers. Demonstrations, exhibits, hands-on models and photographs were available to expose students to the multitude of career choices and highlight the skills necessary to fill those jobs. Christina M. Bailey organized the event the past two years. She explained, “There are three waves of students and they have one hour to visit each booth and gather information that will help them make educational choices and pique their interests to determine which career field could be a possibility for them. We have everyone here from Baldwin EMC to UTC Aerospace. The diversity of fields of study in STEM is exciting and we are happy to connect businesses to students in a meaningful way through the Career Expo.” After one of many field trips to SAWDC’s World of Opportunities in Mobile, Danny McDuffie, Foley Middle School Principal, had a vision to bring STEM careers in the community on campus for a hands-on experience. A collaborative effort between Foley Middle, local businesses and the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce brought 36 local businesses to the Expo.
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ParentingToday’sTeens by Mark Gregston
Behavioral Warning Signs in Teens There is much in the news these days about cars accelerating out of control, leaving the driver and passengers helpless to know how to slow down or stop their runaway vehicle. That’s kind of what it is like in a family with a teenager who is out of control. The whole family gets swept along for the not so joyful ride. Typical adolescent behavior includes moodiness, hyper-sensitivity and irrational thinking — no cause for much alarm. But there are other behaviors that are warning signs of a bigger problem than you may realize. These attitudes and behaviors are often triggered by a child’s feeling of being disrespected or abandoned in some way at some point in their life, and the level at which those feelings impact their actions, relationships and decisions in the teen years becomes abnormal. Do you understand the difference between normal and abnormal teenager behavior? If not, here’s a handy tool we’ve developed to describe the behaviors that may mean that there is more going on than the normal bumps of adolescence:
Behavioral Warning Signs
Instructions: Enter how often the behavior is experienced: 0=Never 1=Sometimes 2=Frequently 3=All the Time [___] Your teen refuses to abide by anything you say or request. These behaviors may put your teen or your family in danger or high risk, and lead to constant fear or stress in the home. [___] Your teen displays behavior that is a marked change from what has been normal for them in the past (slipping grades, sleeping too little or too long, forgetfulness, lack of motivation, aggression, depression, anxiety, hating what they once loved or loving what they once hated, always wanting to be with friends away from home, or avoiding friends altogether and spending too much time alone). [___] Your teen is increasingly disrespectful and dishonest and no longer veils his or her feelings nor cares about the consequences of misbehavior. Seemingly a loss of a conscience or moral compass. [___] There is a blatant ignorance or profound rebellion toward the boundaries and rules of your home. This can be shown in passive aggressiveness or open defiance that is unusually excessive for your teen. Eastern Shore Parents I March 2017
[___] Outright or veiled threats of suicide; participation in self-mutilation or eating disorders or cutting (Important: Get immediate professional help!) [___] Excessive risk-taking, running away, dangerous drug or alcohol use (confirmed by drug tests); blatant sexual promiscuity, or same-sex relationships. [___] Threatening or out-of-control treatment against people, pets, or belongings, or your teen exhibits a vengeful spirit and destroys things to “pay back” a perceived mistreatment by others. Disrespect for all forms of authority. [___] Your teen thinks he or she is the center of your family, while at the same time showing a growing hatred for the family, evidenced by a blatant disregard for their feelings, time and possessions. Demands for money or outright theft of money or family possessions, or using things without permission and then claiming they were lost. [___] You cannot keep your teen away from peers who are obviously leading a lifestyle counter to your beliefs, and your teen is buying into their destructive behavior and attitudes. SCORE: ______ (total of the numbers you entered)
If the score is 15 or more, there is probably more going on in your teen’s life than you can handle on your own or through the normal tools of parenting. Your child needs some professional help, and things have escalated to the point that it could even mean that your child needs to be treated for a time away from your home, at a therapeutic facility like our Heartlight program. If the score is less than 15, it doesn’t mean that you are off the hook. Things can escalate quickly and the errant behaviors will expand to other areas; so if you’ve written a “2” or “3” next to any of these warning signs, you need to work hard to do to get that particular area under control before it spreads. Keep in mind that misbehavior in teenagers is usually nothing more than a flag they are waving high in the air to tell the adults in their life that something is wrong. Their actions are likely being sparked by something in their past, like: abuse, a split in the home, a death of a loved one, a mental illness, or a chemical or hormonal imbalance. They could also be the result of hidden substance abuse, excessive feelings of guilt, or bullying by peers. Sometimes the causes are so tragic and personal that a child would never 50
think of telling anyone about them, but they bubble or explode to the surface through their actions instead. Or, they may not even know why they are acting the way they are. In those cases, it is best to get a professional counselor involved, who can deal with these issues privately and skillfully.
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Some teens act out their issues and stresses in less apparent ways, but these are warning signs as well. Those include: frequent sadness, crying for no reason, withdrawal from friends and activities, refusal to eat or over-eating, sleeping too much, feelings of hopelessness, loss of energy, talk of death, suicide or ending it all are all signs of depression. A depressed teen may not be making a fuss in the family, but the issues and outcomes can be just as serious. Another type of warning sign is your own feelings. Pay attention to them. If you’ve caught yourself thinking: “Our family cannot live like this any longer,” or “I can’t put a finger on it, but something is wrong with that kid,” or “I can’t sit by and watch him destroy himself,” then you already know that something needs to change. And if you have the feeling that something is going on that you just can’t put your finger on, you’d be wise to put on your detective hat and get to the bottom of it, because your gut feeling is probably right. You may be able to stop the problem well before it gets out of control. Sadly, every day, I meet good kids from great families with wonderful parents who are dismayed by their teen’s journey down the wrong road. The stress of it has torn their family and even their marriage apart in the process. I trust you will not allow things to get that far before you deal with the problem, or seek the right kind of help, if that is needed.
Mark Gregston is an author, speaker, radio host, and the founder of a residential counseling center for struggling teens located in Longview, Texas. Mark’s passion for helping teens can be seen in his 40 years of involvement with families as a youth pastor, Young Life area director, and now, as the Executive Director of Heartlight, where he has lived with and helped over 2,700 teens. To find out more about Mark and his ministry to parents and teens, you can visit www.HeartlightMinistries.org or www.ParentingTodaysTeens.org.
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Q. My husband and I have four kids, and I make $50,000 a year. He runs a small business that has been floundering for a while now, so we’re basically living off my income. Part of that income is going into the business. Plus, we don’t have much in savings, and we’re behind on our house payments. Do you have any advice?
A. First of all, you and your husband have to get on the same page financially. Sit down together, and do a household budget and a profit and loss statement on the business. A profit and loss statement will tell you the money that comes in minus the money that goes out. Here’s the thing. If you’re putting other money into a business account, that’s a clue that you’re not making money on the business. Put his rent, supplies and any other business expenses on the profit and
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loss list, and write out — step by step — what it will take for you to break even in the business each month. If you don’t at least break even, then it’s time for him to do something else for a living. I’m an entrepreneur and a business owner. I get the allure and excitement that goes along with running your own business. But family and your financial responsibilities come first. You don’t need to put any money into the business account, except for the income he creates. And while you two are sorting this out, use your income to get current on your house payments and attack any other debt!
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A. I’m really sorry to hear you’re facing
this. You’re a smart, brave young woman to be looking ahead and making plans for the coming years. I suggest you read a book by Dan Miller called 48 Days to Creative Income. Dan is a friend of mine, and he also wrote a popular book titled 48 Days to the Work You Love. The issue you’re talking about is very close to his heart, and I think his books will be a great help to you. There’s also a book by Richard Bolles. It’s called Job Hunting for the So-Called Handicapped or People Who Have Disabilities, and it’s full of ideas to help you work around the issues you’ll be facing. There are lots of people out there — well-known, highly successful folks — who have disabilities and still make good money and have rewarding lives using the principles found in these books. Another great piece of news is it sounds like you have a wonderful support system around you.
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Thinking about going back to work this year? You are not alone. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics in 2015, the labor force participation rate for mothers – the percentage of the population working or looking for work – was nearly 70%. Would that number be higher if more moms could find a job that was accommodating to their family’s schedule? Ideally, a mom needs a job that adapts to her family and their schedule. That means starting your own business, finding work that is seasonal, or working within the school district. Take a look below at some family-friendly jobs for moms. Eastern Shore Parents I March 2017
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Be your own boss Dog Walker/Pet Sitter – Dog walkers work midday to give four-legged friends a potty break. Pet sitters care for pets either in their home or the pet’s home when their family is on vacation. Check out the National Association for Professional Petsitters (http://www. petsitters.org/)for more information. Academic Tutor – This is a great job for a mom with a teaching degree! Work after school, weekends or evenings. Spread the word in your neighborhood, area schools and the library.
Music Instructor – Use your talents to teach kids how to play an instrument, read music or use the full range of their voice. Seek guidance at music instruction associations in your area.
Home Childcare – Moms already know how to take care of kids and have safety features, such as gates and electrical plugs, in place in their home. Check your city’s requirements and licensing for home based day care. Want summers off? Offer before and after school care instead of a full day daycare.
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Lactation Consultant – Remember that wonderful woman who came to help you when you were a new mom? Imagine being that angel for someone else. For information on training and certification, check out Healthy Children’s Center for Breastfeeding (www.healthychildren.cc). Online Retail – eBay or Etsy – Most people have sold at least one thing on eBay in the past few years. Check out eBay University to find out how you can be a successful eBayer! If you are a talented artist or crafter, your products will sell well on Etsy. There are plenty of how-to books available for both eBay and Etsy.
Virtual Assistant – VA’s offer professional administrative services to remote clients from the comfort of their own home. This service is often used by small businesses who cannot afford to staff an administrative assistant. For more information, see the International Virtual Assistants Association (http://www.ivaa.org/). Photographer – Photographers are in demand for product shots, family portraits, kid’s sporting events, weddings or whatever 55
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else interests them. Photographers can also sell their work to stock photo sites such as iStockPhoto or ShutterPoint.
Personal Trainer – Get certified to teach
yoga, Zumba or as a personal trainer. Hold classes in your house or travel to your clients’ homes. This business is perfect for a mom as you can create your own schedule and work around any personal appointments you already have.
Freelance – Many people assume free-
lance work is for writers only. However, a quick scan of elance.com will show you that freelancers are needed for many jobs like IT, accounting or web design. Bid on assignments that work for your skill level and time commitment. Check out other freelance sites like oDesk, Guru, or Freelancer.com.
Work for the school district and have summer’s off Crossing Guard – Crossing guards are either employed by the police department or the school district. Most work regular morning and afternoon shifts during the school year right in their own neighborhood. Food Service Assistant - Popularly
referred to as the “Lunch Lady”, moms are often hired to work in the cafeterias in grades K-12. This is a perfect job for moms with school aged kids as you work only when they are in school.
Teacher’s Sub – Not all states require substitute teachers to have a teaching degree. Requirements are either determined by the state or individually by school district. For more information on requirements in your area, check out Stedi.org. Secretary’s Sub – What happens when
the school secretary gets sick? Schools need subs for the office staff as well. Apply at your local school district for administrative assistant positions.
School Bus Driver –Typical school bus
drivers work 20 to 30 hours per week. School bus drivers need to have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), undergo training and receive passenger and school bus endorsements. Check out your local driver’s license facility for more information. ESP
Pam Molnar is a freelance journalist and small business owner. She has launched several successful businesses while staying home with her three children.
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Helping Kids Get Enough Sleep in a 24/7 World For growing children, adequate sleep may be every bit as important as nutritious food and daily exercise. Yet ever since Edison flipped on the first electric light, experts have been worrying about whether any of us are getting enough sleep. Now researchers are warning that online amusements, especially social media, are sabotaging sleep. Not long ago, the New York Times ran an anxious story about adolescents who “vamp”, staying up all night and using cellphones to surf, text, tweet, play games and binge watch their favorite shows. Apparently, some teens even text in their sleep, sending messages they don’t remember the next day. The best way to counteract these trends is to teach good sleep habits when kids are little and parents are firmly in control. Throughout elementary school, it’s a good idea to establish a clear bedtime by counting backward 10-11 hours from when a child needs to be up in the morning. (For current research about how much sleep kids need, visit www.parentingscience.com/sleeprequirements.html.) To help kids fall asleep, guide them toward a predictable, self-soothing routine. A warm bath. Getting things organized for the day ahead. Low lights. Soft music. A bit of reading. A snuggle with a stuffed animal. The specific ingredients may vary depending on child’s age and temperament, but experts point out that learning to do something consistent in preparation for sleep has lifelong benefits. In middle school, children grow rapidly, so they still need more sleep--and less social Eastern Shore Parents I March 2017
media—than they think they do. Sleep experts recommend that bedrooms be techfree zones--no cellphones, video games or televisions. Period. Get an old-fashioned alarm clock, and insist that all devices observe a curfew in a room you can supervise. Make it a goal for everyone in the family to get an hour of tech-free time before bed. By high school, most kids will challenge these rules, so parents need new strategies. The most effective is to talk to teens about how plenty of sleep at night makes them happier during the day. The goal is to help kids develop a genuine appreciation for the benefits of sleep so they will make healthy decisions even when you aren’t around. Here are some points worth making: How Much is Enough. Rather than arguing about how much sleep he or she needs, make your teen responsible for behaviors associated with being wellrested. Can your teen get up at the right time in the morning and do what needs to be done without nagging from you? Can he or she stay awake and pay attention at school? Is your teen able to get through most days without being hostile, grouchy or irritable—all common side effects of fatigue? Explain to your child that when the answer to all these questions is yes, you can back off about bedtime. If you see slippage in schedules, grades or moods, you’ll need to reassert control . The Risks of Too Little. Teens need to know about research showing that too little sleep has consequences for physical and mental health. In addition to the negative effects on mood and attention, sleep deprivation is also associated with higher blood pressure and an increase in stress hormones. Teens may also be interested to know that some researchers have connected too little 58
sleep to increased feelings of hunger which may lead to weight gain. Online Seductions. Teen aren’t going to want to hear this, but sleep experts are convinced that being online before bedtime makes it harder to fall asleep. For one thing, light is a stimulant that interferes with the sleep cycle. In addition, many online pastimes—competitive games, social media “drama”, provocative programs—activate emotions that thwart sleep. If your teen resists the idea of disconnecting at bedtime, talk about what’s going on. Some teens whose lives are heavily scheduled feel that their only unstructured time occurs after “lights out.” Others experience FOMO (fear of missing out) whenever they are offline. Understanding why your teen wants a phone under the pillow may help you work together to establish better boundaries and balance. Becoming Self Aware. Teens are more likely to make sleep a priority when they are aware of their own patterns, so encourage your child to keep a sleep diary. What time did he or she get into bed? How long did it take to fall asleep? What was happening immediately before bedtime? Did he or she wake up spontaneously (a sign that sleep was adequate)? When was your child tired during the day? Did he or she take a nap in the afternoon? How long? Did he or she wake up refreshed or groggy? Doing this for a week or two may help your teen make the connection between better sleep and better performance during the day. Finally, remember that children who lead full and complicated lives may need help with the kind of off-line relaxation that leads to restorative sleep. Depending on your family’s values, you may want to encourage your child to pray, count blessings, meditate, or write down problems so they can be set aside. All of these are time-tested strategies for stepping away from the pressures of a 24/7 world and finding peace at the end of the day. Carolyn Jabs, M.A., has been writing the Growing Up Online column for ten year. She is also the author of Cooperative Wisdom: Bringing People Together When Things Fall Apart. Available at Amazon and Cooperative Wisdom.org. @ Copyright, 2017, Carolyn Jabs. All rights reserved.
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As 14 million children across the country head off to day and overnight camps this summer, they’ll return home with more than just a cute camp t-shirt. The summer camp experience can give kids an advantage in school and in life. Here’s how camp benefits kids: Nurtures social skills. Camp is a community away from home and school where kids learn to work with each other and adult mentors, build relationships and manage conflict. “You learn to navigate through group dynamics, to barter, to keep one another happy, to be sensitive and support a friend who’s sad,” says James Spearin, YMCA senior vice president of youth development. “These skills transfer and build adults with strong character and leadership.”
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Centers for Disease Con96% say camp helped them make trol, obesity in children has doubled, and in teens has new friends quadrupled, in the last 30 years. Thanks to the many 92% say people at camp make them activities camp offers, kids feel good about themselves stay busy and physically active. 74% did something they were afraid More camps are also to do at first Enhances selfworking to offer healthier food Accordconfidence. Source: ACACamps.org choices for their campers. ing to an extensive study of According to 2014 study camper outcomes conducted in the American Journal of spelling skills also take a hit during the by Philliber Research Associates, 70 summer. Health Behavior, camps that offer wholepercent of parents report that their child To help curb summer learning loss, some foods are more likely to turn out gained self-confidence while at camp. many specialized camps offer educacampers who eat more fruits and veggies. Whether they work through homesickness tional opportunities in STEM (science, Many resident and day camps now offer or tackle an activity that pushed them outtechnology, engineering and math) that cooking and gardening tracks where kids side of their comfort zone, kids walk away make learning and problem-solving fun learn how to prepare nutritious meals. feeling a stronger sense of personal pride and interactive. Also look for camps and self-reliance. geared toward reading, writing and the Eases the summer slide. “We use our activities and facilities as arts. You know that old saying, “if you snooze, platforms to encourage kids in who they you lose”? In the absence of regular are and equip them to grow in confidence Provides a sense of enrichment over summer break, research in who God has created them to be,” Perachievement. From rock climbing to finds that kids typically lose as much as kins says. “With this newfound perspecwhitewater rafting and horseback riding, two months of grade level equivalency tive, they become influencers in their own summer camp gives kids a chance to try in math. Reading comprehension and communities.”
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Reintroduces them to nature. According to a nationwide poll conducted by The Nature Conservancy, only about 10 percent of children spend time outdoors everyday. Why? Kids say they aren’t interested, they lack access and are uncomfortable outside. In the meantime, they’re growing more and more attached to life in cyberspace and further detached from the natural world. “To connect with our woods and forests, our wildlife, our lakes and streams and oceans, our stars in complete darkness, all while depending on other campers and adults to keep one another safe is an experience unlike most others in life,” Spearin says.
Fosters teamwork. Camp facilitates an environment where kids learn that to succeed they must work together with their peers and their camp leaders. Whether they’re working to build a campfire together, playing a game, or preparing a meal, campers learn to problemsolve to accomplish their goals. Through teamwork, kids learn that they are each an integral part of the camp community where they feel a sense of acceptance and belonging. Encourages personal growth. While camp may simply seem
Helps them unplug. In a distracting digital world, camp offers valuable space where kids can slow down, connect and focus. “At Kanakuk, we remove the distraction technology offers and give campers the chance to plug into the great outdoors, try new sports and activities, make friends through shared experiences instead of shared social media platforms-and we see them come alive,” Perkins says.
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Builds friendships. Away from the pressures, labels and social structure of school, one of the best parts of camp is the opportunity for kids to make new friends. “Some of the biggest benefits we saw from sending our children to Kanakuk were their new friendships, spiritual growth and just the opportunity for them to spend time with like-minded people away from worldly distractions,” says Dianne Shadwick, whose three, now grown, children began attending Camp Kanakuk at age 9. 62
like a quintessential summer pastime for kids where they might learn to swim, sleep in a cabin and sing around a campfire, they’re rewarded with personal development skills that will help them in the classroom, in their relationships and eventually, the board room- or whatever their calling. “Those tangible experiences lead to building the foundations of stronger children who can lead others, show empathy, navigate through difficult group dynamics, value the differences in everyone, and give of oneself for the benefit of others,” Spearin says. “These are skills that the best in our society show throughout life.” ESP
Freelance journalist Christa Melnyk Hines is the mom of two sons who love to attend camps each summer. Christa’s latest book is Happy, Healthy & Hyperconnected: Raise a Thoughtful Communicator in a Digital World.
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Whether you want them to experience day or overnight camp, sports or fine arts, our listing has details on these and many more. It’s time to get your campers ready for summer fun! Art Camps Eastern Shore Art Center ad on page 40
401 Oak Street, Fairhope Join us for “Summer Art Bash”, a series of fun & creative art camps for children, ages 4 and up! Pottery ages 6-up: Weeks of June 12, 19, 26 & July 24, 2017 from 10am - 12pm at only $85/week ($75/ week for MEMBERS!). Painting & more ages 4-up: Weeks of July 11 & 18, 2017. We will also have Camp Creativity with our Outreach Director, Nancy Raia! A Full Schedule with class descriptions to be posted online soon at https://esartcenter.org/. Registration for Spring Workshops/Classes is in full swing and begins the week of April 4, 2017. Follow us on Facebook & Twitter for daily updates! (251) 928-2228
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Kaleidoscope Summer Fine Arts Camp ad on page 31
First Presbyterian Church, 309 East 21st Avenue, Gulf Shores Kaleidoscope Summer Fine Arts Camp 2017 dates are June 26-30. Camp hours are 9am – 3pm each day and is open to those entering 2nd through 8th grades. The cost for the entire week is $115 and $100 for siblings. Both partial and full scholarships are available. Featuring hands-on classes in visual art mediums, theater, music, dance and the humanities, the camp offers an extraordinary encounter with the world of fine arts. The 2017 classes will include Percussion & Music, Printmaking, Pottery, Painting, Pastels, Musical Theater, SyFy Writing, and Dance. All KSFAC instructors are professional artists and/or teachers. Each day concludes with a live professional performance presented by artists of regional and/or national acclaim. The camp takes place at the First Presbyterian Church in Gulf Shores and is made possible by a partnership between the Gulf Coast Arts Alliance and FPC. (251) 978-8130 or (251) 948-2627 www.gulfshoresfirstpresbyterian.org or www.gulfcoastartsalliance.com
P’zazz Summer Art Camps ad on page 32
456 A North Section Street, Fairhope Mini Monet Camp: June 13 - 15 or July 18 - 20, 2017 from 10am – 12pm. ($80)- 4 and 5 year oldsacrylics, pastels, and watercolors! Ultimate 4 Day Art Camp: June 26-29, or July 24-27 from 10:00am - 12:30pm. ($135); acrylics, pastels, sumingashi Eastern Shore Parents I March 2017
inks, shaving cream art, and much more! Students will leave camp with 10-12 pieces of new art. P’zazzy Zazz Art Camp: June 6-8, 2017 or July 11-13 from 10:00am - 12:30pm. ($95) P’zazzy Zazz camp is fun and funky art stuff. Splatter paint, paint t shirts, paint on wood, paint with texture, collage, paint on canvas, printmaking, explore sumangashi inks and more! Drawing, Pastel, and Watercolor Workshop: June 13-15, 2017 2pm – 4pm. ($80) Students will strengthen their drawing skills and learn to apply color with chalk pastels and watercolor. Each child will leave camp with several frame worthy pieces that they are sure to be proud of. *Ages 9-13* Just for Boys Art Camp: June 20-22, 10:00am -12:00pm. ($85) Boys are welcome to any and all of our art camps. However, this one will be suited just for boys! We will be drawing trucks, monsters, robots, comic books characters, ninja turtles, and more. Door Hanger Camp: July 6-7, 10am - 12:30pm. ($75) In this camp, we will paint wooden door hangers for holidays and season year round.*Please register by July 1st* Private Workshop: 2-1/2 hours tailored to fit your child’s favorites. Your child will leave with 4-5 projects of different mediums. Call Becky to set up a time as space is limited. ($75/child or $60/child with multiple siblings) **All camps are for Ages 6-13, unless otherwise stated in the description. We will split into groups of ages 6-9 and ages 10-13. A $25 non-refundable deposit is required for all art camps. To register, e-mail Becky at pzazzfairhope@gmail. com. Visit us on Facebook! (251) 802-1009
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Pneuma Yoga/ Movement Studio ad on page 35
1901 Main Street, Daphne The beautiful combination of Yoga and Art teaches children creativity, focus, mental and physical health. Camp hours are 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. for ages 4 - 10. Pricing is $75/child and $50/siblings. Call for dates and additional details and specific dates. (251) 458-6506
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Renaissance School of the Eastern Shore ad on page 62
24336 Highway 98, Fairhope Camp is Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost is $120.00 per camper per camp session. A $60 per camper per camp non refundable deposit is due upon registration. Scientist at Work: July 10 – 13 (1st – 3rd grade); July 17-20 (4th-5th grade); July 24-27 (6th-7th
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grade) Study and explore the life and work of the world’s greatest scientists. Each day the campers will look at the life of a great scientist, study their work and duplicate their experiments. Scientists will include: Archimedes, Leonardo Da Vinci, Benjamin Franklin, Sir Isaac Newton, Pythagoras and more. Campfire Stories: July 10-13 (6th-7th grade); July 17-20 (1st-3rd grade); July 24-27 (4th-5th grade) Using a campfire setting, campers will explore the steps of the writing process as it pertains to grade appropriate literature. Campers will write a personal narrative and creative fictional story. They will then present their stories during reader’s theater hour. Call or visit our website for registration instructions and other programs offered. (251) 990-0041
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St. Paul’s Episcopal Preschool Art and Enrichment Camp ad on page 55
St. Paul’s Episcopal Preschool, 28788 North Main Street, Daphne St. Paul’s Episcopal Preschool will host Art & Enrichment Camps from 9am - 1pm for children ages 12 months - 6 years. Campers will be grouped by age. The cost is $100 per week per camper and include a water play day. Extended hours are available from 7am-5:30pm for an additional $100. Ask us about sibling discounts. Children of the King: June 5 - 9, 2017. Create Treasures fit for Royalty! Master Chef Cooking & Art: June 19-23, 2017. The Art of Cooking, Gardening and Creating! Little Da Vinci Science & Art Camp: July 10-14, 2017. Discovering the Wonders of Science and Art! Each camp has a non-refundable $25 registration fee. Please call for registration instructions. (251) 626-2774
Be Creative Art Camp
Thomas B. Norton Library, 221 West 19th Avenue, Gulf Shores Please check our website for upcoming art camp dates and registration information. (251) 968-1176
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Coastal Arts Center Visual Arts Camp
26389 Canal Road, Orange Beach Visual Arts Camp June 12 – 16, 2017. Please call or email Glenda Beech at (251) 981-6810 or gbeech@cityoforangebeach.com for information. www.coastalartscenter.com
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Foley Art Center
211 North McKenzie Street, Foley Visit our website for information on Young Rembrandts Classes. Find us on Facebook for details and updates. (251) 943-4381
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Humming Star Alpaca Camp
19700 Blueberry Lane, Silverhill June 5 – 9, 2017 and June 12 – 16, 2017. Fiber Arts Camp is designed to introduce young people to organic fibers, both plant and animal, and to the world of fiber arts. Participants will learn about the origin of these fibers and will create amazing products. They will dye natural fibers and learn how to prepare them for their art projects. Participants will ice dye their camp t-shirt. Each camper will create a journal book using wet felting, needle felting and ebru marbling techniques. They will also design and create a pillow using weaving and felting techniques. Of course, we will visit with the alpacas each day! Camp is Monday – Friday from 10am – 2pm. Campers are asked to bring a brown bag lunch, M-TH. Friday we will provide pizza and dessert. Snacks and drinks are provided daily. Cost is $190 per camper with an $80 non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot. Ages are 9 - 15 years old. Please call or email for registration information and questions. (251) 214-8224
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8 Marietta Drive, Fairhope Classes and dates are coming soon! Call the office
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Paint ‘N Parrot
(251) 621-2112
9 North Church Street, Fairhope Now enrolling children ages 5 years and up for summer camp sessions. Please call or stop by for registration information. Visit us on Facebook! (251) 928-4161
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Fairhope Visit us on Facebook & Instagram @Paintwithshannon to view photos and updates. For information and to register please contact Shannon at (251) 459-4409. Summer Camps will run Monday – Wednesday from 9:30am – 1:00pm for Ages 3.5-8 years. Details will be posted and registration will be available late March. (251) 459-4409
Cheer - Dance Gymnastics Bay City Adventure Camp ad on page 63
8534 Well Road, Daphne Registration begins March 1, 2017. Registration is $40. Full time tuition is $115 and Part time (1/2 day for 3 days) is $90. Visit our website or find us on Facebook for more information. Week 1: May 29 - Kickin’ into Summer; Week 2: June 5 – Splash n Dash; Week 3: June 12 – All About Sports; Week 4: June 19 – Animal Tracks; Week 5: June 26 – Under the Sea Exploration; Week 6: July 3 – Inflatables Week; Week 7: July 10 – Silly Science Adventures; Week 8: July 17 – The Curious World of Dr. Seuss;
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Baypointe Dance Academy ad on page 76
8756 Rand Avenue, Daphne Register now for Summer Classes 2017! Specific dates and details coming soon! Forms are also available on our website. Reserve your spot today! Spaces fill quickly. Visit us on Facebook! (251) 621-3980
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Creative Outlet Dance Center ad on page 20
66 South Section Street, Fairhope Summer Camp begins June 5th and runs through July 21st, 2017. We offer 6 week mini session classes for children & adults. Our creative arts camps will feature dance, drama, music and art activities designed around a specific theme. Weekly dance classes offered in Creative Ballet for pre school ages, Tap, Jazz and Classical Ballet. Creative Outlet also offers Boot Camp for Dancers. Find us on Facebook for updates and details! (251) 928-9511
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Dance Arts South ad on page 65
251 South Greeno Road, Fairhope Spend a dynamic week at camp learning about the world of dance through movement and imagination. Our enthusiastic, well-trained faculty will provide a wholesome camp experience for all dancers in training. On the final day of camp, students will demonstrate their dance skills with a short in-house performance. Dancers must stay strong and con-
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ditioned and summertime is a great time to focus on growing and developing in a fun, stress-free environment. We will be offering Summer Term Dance in a variety of genres. Magical Ballet Camp (ages 2-5) | June 19-23 & July 17-21; Hip Hop Camp (ages 7-teen) | June 26-30; Cirque Silks Camp (ages 7 to teen) | June 19-23 & July 17-21; Intermediate Ballet Summer Term | June 12 - Aug 18; Advanced Ballet Summer Term | June 12 - Aug 18; Jazz/Tap Summer Term | June 12 - Aug 18; Tumbling/Back handspring Clinic Summer Term | June 12 - Aug 18. Visit www.DanceArtsSouth.com to register for Classes. (251) 610-8902
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Eastern Shore Dance Academy ad on page 23
9063 Merritt Lane, Daphne Offering several dance camps and dance intensives for age 3 and up, grouped by age. Call for themes, dates and times. (251) 626-2300
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Eastern Shore Gymnastics Academy ad on page 45
8566 Athlete Drive, Daphne (251) 447-0505
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Gulf Coast Dance Alliance ads on pages 38 and 39
30752 Ember Lane, Spanish Fort 2017 Summer Dance Camps will be June 12th – 16th, 2017. Come dance with us where the dance creations of today ignite the stars of tomorrow! Ballerina Princess Camp: 10am – 12pm for ages 3 - 5 years. Cost is $125.
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Strut Your Stuff Camp: 9am – 12pm for ages 6 - 8 years. Cost is $150. Dance Jam Camp: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. for ages 9 – 12 years. Camp Cost is $175. GCDA will run regular classes for all ages and levels throughout the summer from June 5th – July 26th, 2017. Registration begins March 20th. The registration fee is $20 for regular summer classes. (251) 621-9755
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Mobile Ballet Eastern Shore ads on pages 7 and 78
26436-B Kensington Place, Daphne Mobile Ballet offers a full range of summer classes at both our Mobile and Eastern Shore studios. Featuring outstanding guest teachers and Mobile Ballet faculty. Watch for more details soon! Ballet & Broadway - Ages 6 – 9, June 12 - 16 or July 10 - 13, 1-3:30 pm. Fun summer training to advance your classical ballet and Broadway-style jazz skills. Ballet & jazz classes, stretch & strengthening components, and focus on improving technique. Performance for family and friends at end of each Session! Class fee is $125. Mermaid Dreams - Ages 3 – 5, June 12 - 16 or July 10 – 13, from 10am-12:30pm. Ballet is fun! Join us for ballet class, crafts, storytime, “rehearsal” and performance for family and friends! Class fee is $125. Open Class Ballet - Ages 10+, Tuesdays, 5:30 – 7:00 pm. Prior classical ballet training required. Open Class Fee is $15 per class or purchase a discounted Summer Class Card. Summer Intensive (Mobile Studio) - Ages 9- 10, 11-12, & 13+. June 5 - 23 - 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 1,2 or 3 week options. 1 week, $275; 2 weeks, $500; 3 weeks $700. Open Class Yoga & Pilates on the Mat -Tuesdays, 4:30 – 5:30 pm. Watch for full schedule soon! Register soon to avoid disappointment! Call today or visit our website for more information. (251) 342-2241
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Next Level Tumbling and Training Center ad on page 15
26090 Equity Drive, Daphne Camp 1: June 19 – 23, 2017 from 8:45am – 12:00pm; Camp 2: July 17 – 21, 2017 from 8:45am – 12:00pm. Next Level Tumbling is committed to delivering exceptional tumbling instruction to every student. Our program is designed to help each student advance safely and properly through tumbling progressions to be able to perform a wide variety of skills and achieve even the most advanced tricks, all under the supervision of the most qualified tumbling instructors. In addition to the small group tumbling sessions, we also offer school squad tumbling and pep rally preparation, cheer clinics, open gyms, stretching session, birthday parties. Summer Camp is for ages 5 – 16 years. Please call or visit our website for more details and registration. (251) 621-5797
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South Baldwin Dance Center ad on page 43
3947 Gulf Shores Parkway, Suite 230, Gulf Shores Summer sessions and camps begin in June! Our exciting summer dance programs are designed to be full of creativity, inspiration and fun surprises to enhance a lasting love of dance and make fun summer memories! Various classes offered for ages 2 through advanced. Summer classes will include: Wee Dance: A six-week session for parents and their children ages 2-3 involving music, rhythm, and creative ballet-inspired movement; Imagination Celebration: a six-week session for our littlest dancers ages 3-5 featuring a new theme each week. Flights to Neverland, journeys to space and Princesses/Pirates Party to name a few Divas of Dance: Ages 6-9 learn the basics in ballet, jazz and hip-hop during this fun-filled week long camp. We’ll style ourselves with fancy hairdos,
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Susan’s Academy of Dance ad on page 28
7966 American Way, Daphne We have something for everyone this summer! Activities and classes include jazz, tap, lyrical, tumbling, ballet, hip-hop, choreography, arts and crafts, movies, make-up, fashion shows, scavenger hunts, etc. Non-dancers are also encouraged to attend (251) 626-3835
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The Little Gym ad on page 37
(Publix Shopping Ctr), 22530 Highway 98, Fairhope We have lots of exciting camps for this summer— for children ages 3-8 years (must be potty independent) our SUPER KIDS’QUEST SUMMER CAMP is an adventure filled 3 hour camp offered Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Each day of camp involves a fun creative storyline that will incorporate opportunities for the kids to exercise their muscles, imagination and their coordination skills - working together to complete each QUEST. Different themes and quests will cleverly incorporate all of our Learning Dimensions (Get Moving, Brain Boost and Citizen Kid). Themes for camps include “The Search for Rainbow Castle”, “The Treasures
of Magical Mountain”, “Green Beard’s Pirate Ship, and “The Missing Mermaid Palace” –just to name a few! Back by Popular Demand The Little Gym will be offering SKILL THRILL SUMMER CAMPS for Grade School girls and boys ages 6-12 years. These camps will be held 2 afternoons a week, with each camp focusing on a specific skill with a fun skill - related theme. The Skill Thrill Camps are designed to offer the perfect combination of skill building, fun, and success! Themes include Caribbean Cartwheels, Back Handspring Bonanza, Back Tuck Beach, Vaulting Volcanoes, Front Handspring Festival, and Amazing Aerials, among others. Our camp schedule will be put together by April, so watch for it on our website or call the gym. (251) 626-9858
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Residential or Commuter Camp June 11 – 14 and July 21-23, Day Camp June 15-16. Auburn Gymnastics Camps in Alabama offer an opportunity for gymnasts to receive valuable instruction on the fundamentals of gymnastics while addressing new skills. Campers will be made aware of the characteristics that define a successful gymnast and drill progressions will be aimed towards recognizing and developing good habits in all aspects of gymnastics. General courtesy, respect for others and the importance of hard work will be taught to the campers through example by the Tiger coaches. The Auburn University coaching staff, many qualified club coaches, as well as several current and former Auburn gymnasts will be working daily with campers. www.abcsportscamps.com/autigers
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Gem of Champions
25421 A State Highway 181, Daphne Gem of Champions will offer great camps and clinics this summer. Call or visit our website for details. (251)340-2500
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Gulf Coast Tumbling
3757 Gulf Shores Parkway, (Suite BE and BF), Gulf Shores Please visit website or call for camp information. (251) 424-5484
Auburn Tigers Girls Gymnastics Camp
(334) 844-5047
some modern and jazz. For more information, or to register please call Janet Carole at the number above.
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LSU Gymnastics Camp
(225) 766-7125 Please visit our website for more information. www.lsusports.net/camps
Sheffield School of the Dance Eastern Shore
151 Fly Creek Avenue, Suite 430 & 432, Fairhope Sheffield School of the Dance - Eastern Shore is a State of the Art dance studio in Fairhope. We will be offering exciting Summer Camps & Classes for all ages and levels in 2017! Please call for more information and stay tuned to us on Facebook for constant updates. LIKE us on Facebook at www. facebook.com/sheffielddance. (251) 928-5678 or (251) 219-7877 www.sheffielddance.net
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Bayshore Ballet
305 Fels Avenue, Fairhope Bay Shore Ballet Academy will offer Summer Dance Intensive classes. This program is for dancers at the Intermediate and Advanced levels. Classes will include ballet and pointe, as well as
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Tuscaloosa 2017 Day Camper June 14-17 and June 22-25. University of Alabama Gymnastics Camps are designed to maximize each camper’s experience through technical training in a challenging and fun atmosphere. We take pride in providing all partici-
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pants an in-depth opportunity to grow and develop as a gymnast. Overnight Camper June 22-25. Day Camper Fee is $645.00 and Overnight fee is $745. Overnight Camp is for ages 9 years and up. Day Camp is for ages 7 years and up. www.Alabamagymnasticscamp.com
Day Camps Bay Camp ad on page 53
8180 Dyer Road - Celebration Church, Fairhope Camp begins Tuesday, May 30, 2017 and last for 12 weeks. “Explore the Shore” with Bay Camp! This isn’t your ordinary camp. Your child will have a summer adventure with awesome field trips, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, sports, art, and more! Have the peace-of-mind in knowing your child is in a nurturing environment supervised by experienced counselors. Hours are Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Open to kids ages 5 – 12 years. Pick and choose the weeks you need. For more information contact director Lisa Ledet or visit our website. (251) 752-4897
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Bay City Adventure Summer Camp ad on page 63
8534 Well Road, Daphne Registration begins March 1, 2017. Registration is $40. Full time tuition is $115 and Part time (1/2 day for 3 days) is $90. Visit our website or find us on Facebook for more information. Week 1: May 29 - Kickin’ into Summer; Week 2: June 5 – Splash n Dash; Week 3: June 12 – All About Sports; Week 4: June 19 – Animal Tracks; Week 5: June 26 – Under the Sea Exploration; Week 6: July 3 – Inflatables Week; Week 7: July 10 – Silly Science Adventures;
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Week 8: July 17 – The Curious World of Dr. Seuss; Week 9: July 24 – Artful Antics; Week 10: July 31 – American Ninja Warrior Training Camp; Week 11: August 7 – Imagination; Week 12: August 14 – Fear Factor Challenge. (251) 621-2112
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Bayside Academy Summer Day Camp ad on page 49
303 Dryer Avenue, Daphne Bayside offers a multitude of specialty programs throughout the year for every student’s age and interest! Whether sports or science, dance or dinosaurs, art or adventure, there is something for everyone! Call or email baysidesummercamp@ yahoo.com for registration. (251) 689-6409
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Camp 3Circle ad on page 91
North and South Campuses, 10080 County Road 64 and 10274 State Highway 104, Fairhope This summer our North Campus and South Campus will each have Camp 3Circle on June 19-23, 2017. This camp is open to ages 4 years - 4th grade. Please call for registration and details. Visit us on Facebook! (251) 626- 5489 or (251) 990-3112 www.3circlechurch.com
Camp 56 - 3Circle Church ad on page 91
South Campus Only, 10274 State Hwy 104, Fairhope 3Circle Church will host Camp 56 on June 26 - 29, 2017 at our South Campus location. Camp 56 is open to 5th and 6th grade children. Please call for registration and details. Visit us on Facebook! (251) 990-3112
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Central Christian School Summer Day Camp ad on page 24
17395 Highway 104 West, Robertsdale Central Christian School will be offering Summer Day Camp for 2017 for ages K-3 through 12th grade. Campers will enjoy activities such as Swimming, Arts and Crafts, Field Trips, Movies, Water Play, Bible Stories, Outdoor Activities and Reading Enrichment. Registration includes Free t-shirt for field trips. Daily rate and weekly rate available. Please check our website or call for information. (251) 947-5043
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CRDC Summer Camp ad on page 22
Restoration Fellowship Ministries Campus, 9585 Milton Jones Road, Daphne CRDC is a non-profit Corporation with qualified and enthusiastic staff. We are located on the campus of Restoration Fellowship Ministries. Camp will run from May 30, 2017 - August 16, 2017. Hours are 6:30am - 6:00pm for rising Kindergarten to Rising 7th grade. March 15 – March 29 is Free Registration + first week’s tuition; Our Early Bird Registration is March 30th - May 1st. Registration is $20 + first week’s tuition. Regular Registration will be After May 2nd, with a registration fee of $25 + first week’s tuition. Tuition is $80 per week. Please ask about sibling discounts and Part time attendance. Camp will include scheduled events and weekly themes. Campers will be grouped by grade/age, group sports and recreation, swimming and water activities, local tours, crafts, and tons of fun. Limited slots are available. Please email us to register atCRDCdaphne@gmail.com. Visit our Facebook page, CRDC-Community Restoration and Development Corporation. (251) 301-6407
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Eastern Shore Kids Kastle ad on page 14
10291B County Road 48, Fairhope Now enrolling for summer for ages 6 weeks – 12 years. Space is very limited. Special weekly activities are offered. All activities are on-site. Hours are from 6:00 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday – Friday. Please call for registration or visit us on Facebook. (251) 990-5350
First Kids Summer Day Camp at First Baptist Church ad on page 87
First Baptist Church, 300 S Section St, Fairhope First Kids Summer Day camp is gearing up for it’s 7th amazing summer! Camp begins Tuesday, May 30th and runs through the summer, 7:30am – 5:30pm daily, with the exception of July 4. Registration fee is $65.00 per child ($75.00 per child after April 30th). Open to any child who has completed any grade this current school year between Kindergarten and 6th grade. Full time (4-5 days a week) is $115 per week, Part time (2-3 days per week) is $80 per week and one day is $30.00 per week. Multi-child discounts are available for full time siblings. Registration packets will be available beginning Monday, April 3, in the church office and online. Activities during the summer will include several awesome field trips, music, arts/crafts, sign language, drama, Bible study, movies, Wii time, tech days, outdoor play, splash pad visits, and much more. Contact Leigh Nelson, Camp Director at fairhopesdc@gmail.com for details and registration information. Space is limited and will fill quickly. Please contact as soon as possible to reserve a space for your child’s greatest summer experience ever! (251) 928-8685
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God’s Living Sea
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(Jubilee Baptist Church), 9264 Pleasant Rd, Daphne June 13th - July 20th. Registration begins March 1st. Summer camp is Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00am - 1:00pm. Our summer camp is all about fun and learning! Ages 18 month 5th grade. Space is limited! Contact Meighan Sternberg. (251) 621-3977
The Exceptional Foundation of the Gulf Coast
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Little Crusaders Summer Camp
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9023 Lawson Road, Daphne No such thing as a boring summer at Little Crusaders Summer Camp! Camp is a full day camp held Monday through Friday. Join in on the fun this summer with Water Park visits, trips to the Exploreum, bowling, putt-putt, zoo visits, swimming, beach outings, museums, Alligator Alley and More! $145/ week and includes all meals and activities. Space is limited so register today to reserve your space. (251) 621-6363 www.littlecrusaderslearningcenter.com
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28788 North Main Street, Daphne 2017 Exceptional Foundation Gulf Coast’s Summer Program dates are June 5th - July 27th from 8am - 6pm, Monday – Thursday. Our program is open to individuals ages 10 - 21. There is a one time registration fee of $50.00 and the Summer Program fee is $325.00/month. EFGC is a non profit 501 (c) (3) social and recreational program dedicated to serve the special needs community. Follow us on Facebook & Twitter. (251) 625-8955
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Winshape Camp for Communities ad on page 69
Daphne UMC, 2401 Main Street, Daphne Camp Dates: July 31 - August 4, 2017 for children who have completed 1st - 9th grade. Are you ready for the BEST.WEEK.EVER? The WinShape Foundation, started by Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy, has selected Daphne, AL as one of 90+ communities in the country that will host its summer day camp program called WinShape Camps for Communities. Whether you like soccer, science, art, gymnastics or anything in between, there is something for everyone at WinShape Camps for Communities, which is why it is known as “The Best Week Ever!” Come be a part of this incredible adventure where we combine sports, recreation, arts, Bible study and worship into one incredible week. WinShape Camps provides a professionally trained staff to help create the most meaningful, unforgettable and fun-filled day camp experience you’ll find anywhere...right at home in your own community! The cost is $125. Registration opens March 12, 2017 with registration until July 31, 2017. (251) 626-2287 http://camps.winshape.org/camps-for-communities/
Boy Scouts of America Cub Scout Day
TBD, BUG HUNTERS Camp June 5th-9th 8:00am 1:30 pm. Cost is $80 if registered by May 12, 2017. After May 12th the cost will be $100. Come experience a world of Cub Scouting and Bug Hunting. BB Shooting, archery, sling shots, Scout Advancement opportunities, and a special release on Friday. For more details and to register contact Camp Director Tierra Fletcher at maygen01tierra@yahoo.com. (251) 476-4600
Eastern Shore Academy of Excellence
23946-B US Highway 98, Fairhope Now registering for summer day camp! Children
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ages 6 weeks – 12 years will enjoy exciting field trips, arts/music education, science and discovery, swimming and much more all within a Christian and nurturing environment. Call or email for summer camp dates and times. (251) 928-1854 www.facebook.com/EasternShoreAcademy/
Fairhope Rec Center “Summer of Fun”
Volanta Park & Municipal Pool, US Hwy 98, Fairhope The City of Fairhope will offer summer activities for children in Fairhope. Camp will be held at Volanta Park and the Municipal Pool each day and runs weekly. Activities for children may include: ball games, swimming, soccer, tennis, Ping-Pong and arts & crafts. No advance registration is necessary. Registration will take place the first day of camp. No half days, full days only and no extended day will be offered. Tuition will be due at the beginning of each week. Please call the Fairhope Rec Center for dates, times and tuition.
(251) 990-0174 or (251) 990-0151 www.cofairhope.com
Fairhope Rotary Youth Club Summer Program Fairhope Fairhope Rotary Youth Club will once again be hosting kids during Spring Break on Monday, March 27th – Wednesday, March 29th. Program hours are 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. The fee for all three days will be $50 for each student. Our Summer Program and Enrichment Academy will be offered again for the months of June and July. The summer program will be June 5 – June 30th. Summer Enrichment will begin July 3 – July 28th. Both programs will be Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. The cost for members will be $150 per month, for each child. The cost for non-members will be $200 per month, for each child. Summer fun in June includes field trips, water inflatables and other activities. In July, certified teachers will join the staff and work with students in math, reading and science. Are you interested in learning more or volunteering at
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the Rotary Youth Club? Contact our office and find out how to become a volunteer. Executive Director, Louise Mason, louise@rotaryyouthclub.org. Education Coordinator, Frances Campbell, fcampbell@ rotaryyouthclub.org. (251) 928-9148
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Hot Wheels Skate Center
616 Whispering Pines Drive, Daphne May 30th- August 18th, 2017. Hot Wheels Summer Camp for completed K-6th Grade! We offer 12 weeks that include awesome field trips and fun filled activities designed to entertain and interest your child each and every day! Each day will be packed with interesting activities to keep your child happy and productive. Our attentive staff will create a safe, fun and exciting summer experience for your child. We will offer a variety of sports and activities on site that include skating, basketball, arts & crafts, dancing, dodge ball, air hockey, Wii, XBox 360, board games, kickball, movies and inflatables! We have great off-site field trips too including weekly visits to the local movie theater, swimming pool and bowling alley. In addition we go to Sams Fun City Water Park, Get Air Trampoline Park and Lazer Zone several times throughout the summer. Weekly tuition starts at just $100 per week and we offer part-time and full-time options to best suit your family needs. Visit our website HotWheelsDaphne. com for more information. (251) 626-5120 or (251) 753-4879 www.hotwheelsdaphne.com
John McClure Snook Family YMCA
2560 South Pine Street, Foley Summer Camp programs begin May 30 – June 2nd and run weekly until August 14 – 18th, 2017.Campers will experience the adventure and excitement of the outdoors daily, meet new friends and express their growing independence under the supervision of qualified and caring YMCA camp staff. Camp activities include games, sports, field trips, crafts,
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KidCam CAMPS
Gulf State Park, 22120 Campground Road, Gulf Shores May 30th – August 4th, 2017, Monday – Friday from 9am – 3pm. With a weekly tuition of only $100, Kidcam at Gulf State Park is open to campers ages 5-13 years. Kidcam Summer Camp thrives in the heart of Alabama’s Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Al. Kidcam is the ideal summer day camp for locals looking for a full-time summer camp option for their children, as well as vacationers hoping their children can experience what the Gulf State Park has to offer. Full summer and weekly camp session registration is available online. Build your own summer sessions by choosing only the weeks you need, and save 10% when you purchase these before May 9th. Full time, part time and daily rates are also available. We also have a Counselor in Training program beginning at age 14. Please call or email us today and book your spot! (877) 4KIDCAM
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Snook Youth Club Of Foley
1391 South Cedar Street, Foley The Snook Youth Club of Foley is a Super place dedicated to developing Super kids using Arts and Academic enrichment. Summer Camp provides: Violin, Drums or Guitar Lessons, Recording and Dance classes, Beading and Art Therapy, Theater and Power Reading Hour, Swimming and Weekly Field Trips, and an end of camp Recital. Free lunch, mid-morning and afternoon snacks are provided. Enrolling ages 5 – 14 years. Hours of operation are 7:30am - 5:30pm, Monday – Friday. An Annual Club Membership is $60, which covers registration and two T-shirts. Weekly camp fee is $50.00 per child. Ask about a discount for siblings. Snook Youth Club SYC is a 501c3 non-profit
organization. Visit us on Facebook at www.facebook. com/snookyouthclub. Call to register today! (251) 943-1483
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SPARC Summer Camp
19470 Oak Road West (Building C), Gulf Shores SPARC Summer Program begins May 30th and runs through August. Programs are open to youth who have completed grades K – 6th. Registration forms will be available online. For Specific camp dates and activities please call or email Amanda Deckard at adeckard@ gulfshoresal.gov. (251) 968-9813
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YMCA of South Alabama
Bound Family YMCA, 8051 Whispering Pines Road, Daphne Summer Day Camp is for ages 5 – 14 years. Their summer is packed with themed activities, crafts and games, water fun, sports of all sorts, field trips, and much more! Sign up for your child’s favorite “Theme Week”, or join us for all 10 weeks of fabulous fun! Call or email us today for registration information. (251) 626-0888
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Educational and Miscellaneous Camps Alabama School of Math and Science - The Adventures
in Math and Science Summer Camp
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1255 Dauphin Street, Mobile Don’t waste your summer! Spend it at Adventures in Math and Science (AIMS) Summer Camp. Learn while you have fun! Kayak in Mobile Bay. Build
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a smartphone app. Investigate a crime. Prepare for the ACT. Design and make a metal sculpture. Build a robot. Launch a rocket. Dissect...and much more! There is something for everyone! Who can enroll? Open to students entering the 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th grades. Non-Alabama residents are also eligible to apply. This year, AIMS will run for three sessions. Students can sign up for one, two, or three weeks. Session 1 (June 5-9), Session 2 (June 12-16), and Session 3 (June 19-23) are all overnight or day camps. Day camp is 8:00 a.m. 3:15 p.m. Overnight Camp is $385 per week (all inclusive - meals, classes, activities, and lodging). The weekend stay between Week 1-2 or Week 2-3 are an additional $185, which includes trip to a water park (weather permitting) and other fun activities. Day Campers: $285 per week (this includes tuition and lunch). A $25 discount will apply (one per student) if application and all applicable forms are received by April 1. For more information, visit www.asms.net, email admissions@asms.net or call. (251) 441-2152
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Huntington Learning Center ad on page 30
Jubilee Square Shopping Center, 6880 US-90 (Suite 13), Daphne Come by our local center, visit our website or call to begin your child’s individualized program today. (251) 621-1057
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Protocol- Social Etiquette/ Table Manners ad on page 43
Daphne A course in social etiquette and table manners for girls and boys ages 6 – 16 years. Learn about table settings, proper use of silverware, and the importance of proper grooming and posture. Modeling
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courses are also offered. Call Paula Perri for more information. (251) 626-3137
Renaissance School of the Eastern Shore ad on page 62
24336 Highway 98, Fairhope Camp is Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost is $120.00 per camper per camp session. A $60 per camper per camp non refundable deposit is due upon registration. Scientist at Work: July 10 – 13 (1st – 3rd grade); July 17-20 (4th-5th grade); July 24-27 (6th-7th grade) Study and explore the life and work of the world’s greatest scientists. Each day the campers will look at the life of a great scientist, study their work and duplicate their experiments. Scientists will include: Archimedes, Leonardo Da Vinci, Benjamin Franklin, Sir Isaac Newton, Pythagoras and more. Campfire Stories: July 10-13(6th-7th grade); July 17-20 (1st-3rd grade); July 24-27 (4th-5th grade) Using a campfire setting, campers will explore the steps of the writing process as it pertains to grade appropriate literature. Campers will write a personal narrative and creative fictional story. They will then present their stories during reader’s theater hour. Call or visit our website for registration instructions and other programs offered. (251) 990-0041
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Sylvan Learning Center ad on page 79
27000 Bass Pro Drive (Suite 300), Spanish Fort Avoid summer learning loss. Make Sylvan a part of your summer schedule and make back-to-school time a big success! Sylvan has NEW summer camps like Math/Algebra EDGE (choose 2 sessions per week, M-TH, 9:30-11:30 or 3:30-4:30); Read
Ahead for PreK-K (M-TH, 8/1-8/16, 9:30-11:30); Writing Camp for 5th-9th (8/1-8/16, M-TH, 3:305:30); ACT Prep, Math Tutoring, Reading Tutoring, Robotics, Coding, Engineering and Science classes. Call or visit www.SYLVANLEARNING. COM for camp and tutoring details. (251) 210- 1337
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will focus on Social Skills/Emotional Regulation. (251) 210-1632 www.facebook.com/americanautismcenter/
Chive Talk’n Catering
Kid’s Cooking Classes will be offered this summer. Specific Class dates and times will be released soon. Visit us on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/ chivetalknfor updates and information.
1204 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores Zoo Camp offered to all elementary school age children, ages 5 to 11, in a full day session (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) conducted by licensed teachers and trained volunteers. Campers will explore animal life here at the Zoo, partake in animal enrichment activities, meet our zoo keepers, and even greet some of our animal residents personally. They will also participate in age-specific games, arts and crafts projects and special zoo-related events. There will be plenty of hands-on educational and fun activities carried out in a safe and educational environment. Zoo Camp registration opens in March and all details including pricing and forms are made available at that time. Zoo Camp is always the last full week in June. Please visit our website for more information.
(251) 680-0145 or (251) 232-0531 www.facebook.com/chivetalkn
American Autism & Rehabilitation Center
(251) 221-5000 (Extension 2)
(251) 968-5732
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8909 Rand Avenue, Daphne The American Autism and Rehabilitation Center is proud to host a number of programs this summer. Camps are available for ages 3-5 years and K-2nd grades. We will focus on language development, social skills, and peer interaction. Camps also available for ages 7th -10th grades and will highlight peer interaction while teaching coping strategies such as emotional intelligence, anger management, etc.. No diagnosis is required to participate. Preschool Language Camp is 4 weeks and available to K-2nd grade; Language/Social Skills Camp is 4 weeks and available to 7th – 10th grade. This camp
Culinary Dreams, Inc.
Fountain Square Shopping Center, 2101-D U.S. Highway 98, Daphne Please visit our website or find us on Facebook for upcoming camp dates and details. We encourage you to sign up for our weekly email update to be the first to receive the camp dates. Rising 1st - 9th graders. (251) 621-0026
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Environmental Studies Center
6101 Girby Road, Mobile Summer Day camps throughout the summer months for grades 1-8. Visit our website for detailed course descriptions and to confirm prices and dates. www.mcpsesc.com
Fairhope Sewing School
Fairhope Children/Teen 2017 Summer Sewing Camps. Sewing Camps will be divided according to age. Ages 5-7 will be hand sewing. No machine sewing involved. Our beginner sewing camps ages, 7-8, 9-12,13-17 will teach your child/teen the basics of machine sewing. All camps will have completed an item(s) with skills learned at our sewing camps. We also have Advanced Camp for students who have gone through FSS school year classes, camps or have some home sewing experience. We offer 10%
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Flight Adventure Deck Summer Camp
Naval Aviation Museum, 1750 Radford Boulevard (Suite B), Pensacola Parents! What are your kids doing this summer? Launch your own rocket, build gliders, watch a Blue Angels practice (if available) and experience a Giant Screen movie and exciting flight simulators - all in one week! Sign up for the Flight Adventure Deck Summer Camp held at the National Naval Aviation Museum, located on NAS Pensacola. Taught by certified teachers, campers will learn the science and math of flight and expand their knowledge of naval aviation history with tours of museum exhibits, aircraft and the National Flight Academy! The following one week sessions are available: June 5-9, June 12-16, June 19-23, June 26-30, July 10-14, July 17-21, July 24-28, July 31- Aug 4. Camp begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Camp is open only to youth entering the 5th or 6th grade. Fees are $165 per Camper, per session. Campers must arrange their own transportation and bring their own lunch. (850) 453-2389
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Junior Cotillion ProgramPre-Cotillion Classes
The Venue, Fairhope The National League of Junior Cotillions Pre-Cotillion™ (Eastern Shore Chapter) will offer a manners course for children entering 2nd – 4th grades in the fall of 2017. The class will be June 12-14 or July 17-19 from 2:00pm - 3:30pm at The Venue on Section Street. The curriculum will include proper use of utensils, party courtesies, school manners, sports etiquette, restaurant manners, polite conversation, telephone courtesy and much more. Through role-playing, along with hands-on experience in a peer group, young ladies and gentlemen leave the program with the beginnings of confidence and poise for proper social situations. The cost of the program is $135 per student and tuition is due at registration. To register, visit www.nljc. com/chapter/easternshore. For more information please call or email Kathy Sternenberg, Directory at ksternenberg@bellsouth.net. (251) 928-4962
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Kids Kount Handwriting Camp
26420 Kensington Place, (Suite C), Daphne Reading/Math camps: Our speech language therapy staff manages reading instruction and teachers with advanced knowledge in reading development using a variety of Orton Gillingham based programs, as well as foundational reading and math skills. Areas of focus will include reading development (sound awareness, comprehension, and strategies), and math skill development (rote memory skills, problem solving, and number sense) in a fun engaging environment. (251) 517-0355 http://www.kidskounttherapy.com/default.htm
Kids Kount Reading Instruction - Individual or Group Rates
26420 Kensington Place, (Suite C), Daphne Our speech language therapy staff manages reading instruction. They have advanced knowledge in reading development using Susan Barton and Wilson Reading Programs (both Orton Gillingham based). Areas of focus include; developing strong phonemic awareness, decoding, blending, independent reading, sight words, and vocabulary skills, reading comprehension. Programs will be based on individual needs and goals of participants. (251) 517-0355 http://www.kidskounttherapy.com/default.htm
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Read Write
1048 Stanton Road (Suite G), Daphne Read Write offers dyslexia testing and one-on-one therapy for students with language based learning disabilities. Our instruction includes multisensory instruction in reading, math, grammar, writing and comprehension. We also offer Reading Readiness for 4 and 5 year olds, which promotes a strong foundation for early literacy. Read Write offers 1 and 2 week long summer. Please check our website or call our office for dates, times, and programs. (251) 625-4020
www.readwritelearningcenter.com
The Think Tank Tutoring
Stay sharp this summer and stop the school struggles before they begin with affordable one-onone private tutoring in your home. The Think Tank Tutoring and Educational Services is your solution. All subjects offered in grades K-12. We offer assistance with ADHD coaching, Homework Help and Test Prep. Specializing in Reading, Math, Algebra I&II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Science, History and English. We use SOAR Study Skills and have Certified Teachers available. Our average student improves 2 letter grades in just 60 days! For information call or email thinktankminds@gmail.com. (251) 414-4494
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University of South Alabama Summer Youth Programs
1504 Springhill Avenue, Mobile Summer Camps & Youth Programs are an important part of the University’s community outreach efforts which are integral to our mission. Programs are designed to inspire, offer opportunities to build long-term friendships and to promote developmental growth among participants. Each camp includes an educational component coupled with activities that create a fun, memorable, and overall great experience for participants. Teaching takes place in a variety of settings – classrooms, hands-on learning sites, athletic facilities, and through social activities.
Course content covers a plethora of subject matters from athletics to zoology. Please contact the Camp Office at the Center for Continuing Education & Conference Services for additional details at usactrforconted@southalabama.edu, (251) 460-7200 or www.usacontinuinged.com. (251) 405-9929 www.southalabama.edu/colleges/ scesp/cce/camps.html
WildNative ECO Camp
Happy Harbor Pizza and Subs, 4205 Co Roadd 6, Gulf Shores Offers educational and fun opportunities for upcoming 7th to 12th grade students. ECO stands for Exciting Coastal Opportunities because of the many activities the students get to experience. They will be learning about their environment, marine biology, ecology all while they are gaining experience for a career related field. We offer week long and weekend excursions and we can accommodate overnight or day activities throughout the year. Visit wildnativecamps.com for more information and to sign up for summer camp. You can also find us on Facebook. (844) 900-CAMP or (251) 272 4088 www.wildnativetours.com/wildnative-camps/
Horseback Riding Fox Run Farm ad on page 23
13370 County Road 3, Fairhope Summer camp will be offered June 5 – 9, 2017 and June 12 – 16, 2017. Campers will experience life on a working horse farm, take part in the care, training and riding of many of the farm horses. Students also take part in other activities as well as a camp horse show on last day of camp. Our first class Equestrian center offers year-round private and group lessons in the English discipline for adults
and children from beginner to advanced level. Our trainer has over thirty years of experience. Call for registration information. (251) 209-1394
Oak Hollow Farm ad on page 27
14210 Greeno Road, Fairhope June 12 – 16, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Join us for Summer Day Camp at Oak Hollow Farm! Featuring introduction to horseback riding, fishing, archery, arts and crafts, agricultural education, games and more! Our camp is designed to introduce your child to horseback riding and agricultural education. We will combine these lessons with lots of Fun to create a unique day camp. This will give your child an opportunity to meet friends from all over this area while participating in Outdoor Fun! Camp fees include snacks, drinks and lunch. The cost of camp is $250 with a $100 deposit required to reserve your spot. Accepting ages 6 – 12 years. Visit our website and Facebook for updates! Call (251) 928-4840 #1 Glenda Bishop or #2 Gloria Pierce for information and registration. (251) 928-4840
www.oakhollowfarm.net
Riverview Camp for Girls ad on page 71
Mentone Riverview is an all girl’s overnight camp in Mentone, Alabama, on top of Lookout Mountain. (45 minutes south of Chattanooga, 1.5 hours from Huntsville, Al and 2 hours from Atlanta, Nashville and Birmingham!) Riverview offers both one and two-week sessions all summer long for girls ages 6-16 years. Horse riding, swimming, nature trails, ropes, sports, arts and crafts, and much more! There are also weekend retreats for mother-daughter adventures. Camp runs from June – August 2017. Rates are $1950 - $3,500+. A 10% discount is allowed for 2nd
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Valley View Ranch Equestrian Camp for Girls ad on page 72
Lookout Mountain, 606 Valley View Ranch Road, Cloudland, GA Horse lovers’ paradise since 1954! Camp is open to 50 girls ages 8-17years. 1 to 9 weeks, 600 acres, English, Western, Barrels, Vaulting, and Trails. CHA instructors teach beginner to advanced riders. Spend 4-6 hours daily with your OWN camp horse. There are 4 camp sessions to choose from beginning June 4 and ending August 4th. Please visit our website for registration. (706) 862-2231
www.valleyviewranch.com
Lake Forest Stables
268 Equine Circle, Daphne Lake Forest Stables will offer great horseback riding camps for children ages 6 and up. Western and English riding lessons. Call for dates and times. (770) 355-6514 or (251) 747-8219 www.lakeforeststables.org
Music/Theatre Baldwin County Youth Orchestra Strings/Band Summer Music Camp ad on page 12
Eastern Shore Baptist, 6847 Park Drive, Daphne The Baldwin County Youth Orchestra (BCYO) will offer summer music camp July 17 -21, 2017. The camp will include classes for band, and orchestral strings. Classes in Music Theory, Performance, Performance Etiquette, Master Classes, and Private lessons will be offered. Camps will be held at Eastern Shore Baptist Church in Daphne. Please call or check our website for more information. (251) 979-6834
www.bcyorchestra.com
Center Stage Performance ad on page 73
Fairhope Join Center Stage Performance for an exciting and creative summer! CSP will hold its 2017 SUMMER PERFORMA N CE CAMPS at Fairhope United Methodist Church Life Center at 155 South Section Street in Fairhope, AL, in June, July and August from 9am to 1pm. Learn stage techniques, vocals, acting, choreography, and have lots and lots of FUN while doing so. Camps will include: Winnie the Pooh KIDS, High School Musical 2 JR, Willy Wonka KIDS, Singin’ in the Rain JR, and MORE! For more information on dates, ages and pricing, visit our website at www.centerstageperformance. com, join our Facebook page at Center Stage Performance or call (251) 928-1707. More details will also be posted in upcoming editions of this magazine. “DARE 2 B Awesome!” (251) 928-1707
www.centerstageperformance.com
Auburn Summer Band Camp
Drum majors and section leaders will benefit from our Marching Leadership program held June 19 22. Colorguard, dancers, and majorettes will enjoy our Marching Auxiliary program, which includes basic and advanced technique development and group routines and will be June 8 - 10. Auburn University Bands also holds two annual Summer Symphonic Band Camps each year. These camps, designed for Middle School held June 10 – 13 and High School students on June 10 - 13 respectively,
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provide an excellent opportunity for the musical development of our participants during the summer. Rehearsals with band students from across the country, as well as section rehearsals and master classes, are a reason your child won’t want to miss out on being a part of our summer camp program this year. (334) 844-4166
www.band.auburn.edu
Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre
Fairhope We are pleased to announce our 2017 Summer Camp selections! We offer options for rising 1st graders through college students. Camps are offered in two-week sessions. Classes fill up quickly so register soon! Registration forms can be printed from our website or obtained at the studio. Please email any questions to easternshorerep@gmail. com. Session 1: June 5 - June 16, 2017, Disney’s 101 Dalmatians KIDS (rising 1st - 7th grade) Monday - Friday 9am - 12pm. A final performance will be at 11am on the last day of camp; Session 2: June 19 - June 30, 2017, The Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark KIDS (rising 1st -7th graders) Monday - Friday 9am - 12pm. A final performance will be at 11am on the last day of camp; Session 3: July 10 - July 21, School House Rock LIVE JR. (rising 3rd - 12th graders) Monday - Friday 9am - 12pm. A final performance will be at 11am on the last day of camp; Session 4: July 24 - August 4, Annie JR. (rising 3rd - 12th graders) Monday - Friday 9am - 12pm. A final performance will be at 11am on the last day of camp; For One Week Only! ESRT will offer a Musical Theatre Intensive with iTheatrics’ Director of Education, Marty Johnson. Heathers 101: High School Edition (rising high school freshman - rising college juniors), Auditions will be held May 13th for role assignments. This workshop will be Monday - Saturday from 9am - 5pm with a performance on June 17, 2017. (251) 652-5140
www.easternshorerep.org
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247 Greeno Road, Fairhope Fairhope Music Store is the Orchestra and Band Center for the Eastern Shore! Music Lessons: All ages and all levels accepted. Voice, piano, guitar, violin, viola, cello, bass, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, clarinet, flute, ukulele and more! All certified teachers. Please call to register for summer classes, camps, and ensembles. Beginner Level Band Camp: July 17 – 21, 2017. Monday – Friday from 9am - 12:30pm for ages 4th grade (age 9) – 6th grade. Must have a new or used band instrument to participate. The cost is $85 and includes: T-shirt, music book, music bag, and daily snack. There will also be a performance on Friday, July 21st. Director/Instructor: Kim Shannon, Graduate of the University of Alabama Music Department.
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Fairhope Youth Orchestra
251 Greeno Road, Fairhope Intermediate Level Orchestra Camp: June 12 -16, 2017 from 9am – 12:30pm, Monday -Friday for ages 4th grade (age 9) – 6th grade. (Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass) Students with prior school class violin/cello or private lessons in strings may also register. Cost is $85 and includes: T-shirt, music book, music bag, and daily snack. There will also be a performance Friday, June 16th. Director/Instructor: Kim Shannon, Graduate of the University of Alabama Music Department; Advanced Level Orchestra Camp: July 10 – 14, 2017, Monday – Friday from 9am – 12:30pm for grades 7th (age 12) through College. (Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass) Students with prior school class violin/cello or private lessons in strings may register. The cost is $85 and includes: T shirt, music book, music bag, and daily snack. There will also be a performance on Friday, July 14th, 2017. Director/Instructor: Kim Shannon, Graduate of the University of Alabama Music Department. (251) 463-6009
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Searcy Studios will be offering several camps, classes, lessons and workshops for summer 2017. Please check our website or call for specific dates and registration. (251) 509-2150
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Steinway Piano Gallery
11247 US Highway 31, Spanish Fort Summer Camp Class will be June 5 – 9, 2017 from 10:00am - 11:30am Monday, Wednesday and Friday. We focus on teaching the basics of the piano keyboard, rhythm, technique, sight-reading, improvisation, and composing in a fun and engaging group setting. No previous piano training required. Open to Ages 7-12. Cost is $95 with a Recital at 11:30am on Friday in the Steinway Piano Gallery. (251) 930-1082
Chattanooga, Tennessee
www.steinwayES.com
Talley Piano Studio
7596 Avery Lane, Daphne Talley Piano Studio will be offering two Summer Piano Camps in June and July. Please call to register or for more information. (251) 509-7900
www.talleypianostudio.com
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa The University of Alabama Band Department offers a variety of summer programs for high school students. Ranging from honor bands to marching bands, these programs provide young musicians with top-notch experience and education, as well as an exciting way for students to get involved with the university. For more information on each of our programs, please visit our website. (205) 348-6068
bands.ua.edu/programs
Overnight Camps Alabama School of Math and Science - Summer Fun Camp ad on page 41
1255 Dauphin Street, Mobile Don’t waste your summer! Spend it at Adventures in Math and Science (AIMS) Summer Camp. Learn while you have fun! Kayak in Mobile Bay. Build a smartphone app. Investigate a crime. Prepare for the ACT. Design and make a metal sculpture. Build a robot. Launch a rocket. Dissect...and much more! There is something for everyone! Who can enroll? Open to students entering the 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th grades. Non-Alabama residents are also eligible to apply. This year, AIMS will run for three sessions. Students can sign up for one, two, or three weeks. Session 1 (June 5-9), Session 2 (June 12-16), and Session 3 (June 19-23) are all overnight or day camps. Day camp is 8:00 a.m. 3:15 p.m. Overnight Camp is $385 per week (all inclusive - meals, classes, activities, and lodging). The weekend stay between Week 1-2 or Week 2-3 are an additional $185, which includes trip to a water park (weather permitting) and other fun activities. Day Campers: $285 per week (this includes tuition and lunch). A $25 discount will apply (one per student) if application and all applicable forms are received by April 1. For more information, visit our website, email admissions@asms.net, or call. (251) 441-2152
www.asms.net
Beckwith Summer Camp ad on page 75
10400 Beckwith Lane, Fairhope Beckwith is the best week of a camper’s life! Summer Camp Sessions: Leaders in Training (14 years+) June 4-9 ($480), Session 1 (Grades 3,4,5) June 11-16 ($480), Session 2 (Grades 7,8,9) June 18-23 ($480), Sailing Overnight (Grades 4 and up) June 18-23 ($530), Session 3 (Grades 6,7,8) June 25-30 ($480), Session 4 Special Ministries, Session 5 (Grades 5 & 6) July 9-14 ($480), Session 6 (Grades 6 & 7) July 16-21 ($480), Session 7 (Grades 3 & 4) July 23-27 ($330), Family Camp (Grades 1 and up) July 28-30 ($240). Check in is between 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Check Out is 10:00 a.m. Sessions fill quickly. Join
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us for spiritual growth, and memory-filled summers through Summer Camp. Our camp sits among sweet gum trees and beautiful grasslands alongside the shores of Weeks Bay in Baldwin County. Beckwith offers training camps, overnight camps, family camp and sailing camps for grades 1st – 12th. For detailed descriptions of camp sessions, rates, photos, and registration information, visit our website under summer camps. (251) 928-7844
www.beckwithal.com
Camp ASCCA Easter Seals ad on page 68
Jacksons Gap Camp ASCCA is Alabama’s Special Camp for Children and Adults. ASCCA is a nationally recognized leader in therapeutic recreation for children and adults with both physical and intellectual disabilities. Providing weekend and weeklong sessions, Camp ASCCA is open year-round. Located in Alabama on Lake Martin, Camp ASCCA offers campers a wide variety of recreational and educational activities. Activities include horseback riding, fishing, tubing, accessible waterslide, swimming, environmental education, arts and crafts, canoeing, a “splash pad”, outdoor adventure elements like the zip-line, and much more. (256) 825-9226
www.campascca.org
Camp Walkabout ad on page 77
171 Baylor School Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee Camp Walkabout is the no-experience-necessary avenue to all things outdoors. Campers will climb the world renowned Tennessee wall sandstone one day, explore the amazing underground world of a cave the next and paddleboard the mighty Tennessee River Gorge another. Camp Walkabout optimizes every day to find new adventures, leadership opportunities and friendships that will last a lifetime.
Camp Walkabout truly is the most fun a camper can have in the summer! Check us out at: http://www. baylorschool.org/summer/overnight-camps/campwalkabout/index.aspx. (423) 267-8506, ext. 827 www.baylorschool.org/summer
Lake Forest Ranch ad on page 66
Macon Located in the middle of a 53,000-acre pine forest on a beautiful 60-acre lake, Lake Forest Ranch is among the most beautiful settings in the south for a summer camp experience for children (ages 7-12) and teenagers (ages 11-18). LFR is an interdenominational evangelical camp that serves mostly church groups (though individual campers are welcome too) during the summer months beginning Memorial Day Weekend running to August. Horseback riding, tubing, a wonderful climbing wall, a thrilling zip line, a brand new big swimming pool, kayaking, a gym, tennis courts, archery, archery tag, crafts and many other fun activities all coupled with wonderful facilities, carefully selected godly college age staff members and a week jam packed with spiritual growth, inspiration, worship and deep friendships all add up to a life changing week of non-stop excitement and encouragement. One of the best parts of the camp experience at LFR is having deeply committed camp counselors who sincerely care about the children in their cabins and spend individual time with each of them to encourage them and pray for them. There are twelve exciting camp sessions available from which to choose. Visit the LFR website – www.lakeforestranch.com or call 662-726-5052 to discover the week that works best for your child or your church youth or children’s ministry group. 662-726-5052
www.lakeforestranch.com
Riverview Camp for Girls ad on page 71
Mentone Riverview is an all girl’s overnight camp in Mentone, Alabama, on top of Lookout Mountain. (45 minutes south of Chattanooga, 1.5 hours from Huntsville, Al and 2 hours from Atlanta, Nashville and Birmingham!) Riverview offers both one and two-week sessions all summer long for girls ages 6-16 years. Horse riding, swimming, nature trails, ropes, sports, arts and crafts, and much more! There are also weekend retreats for mother-daughter adventures. Camp runs from June – August 2017. Rates are $1950 - $3,500+. A 10% discount is allowed for 2nd or more sisters of the same family. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. (800) 882-0722
www.riverviewcamp.com
Camp Scoutshire Woods, Girl Scout Camp
Citronelle All girls are invited to enjoy a week or a sampler with 2 nights at summer camp on the sand hills surrounded by pines and magnolias. Girls can participate in activities, such as horseback riding, archery, canoeing, crafts, hiking and swimming. All activities are designed to emphasize teamwork and leadership and promote girls of courage, confidence and character. Special sessions include STEM, Horsemanship, Oobleck and more. There is a Counselor in Training (CIT) program for girls in grades 10-12. A certified Red Cross Water Safety Instructor teaches swimming lessons. Camp Scoutshire Woods is accredited by the American Camp Association. (800) 239-6636
www.girlscoutssa.org/camp
Camp Seale Harris
500 Chase Park South, Suite 104, Birmingham 2017 Family Camps for Ages 0-18 plus; Spring Family Weekend - $375 (April 7-April 9) Camp Grace, Mobile; Summer Family Weekend - $575 (June 1-3) Camp ASCCA, Lake Martin; Fall Family
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Weekend - $375 (October 20-22) ASCCA, Lake Martin 2017 Day Camp - $175 (July 24-28) Mobile (Day Camps siblings/friends may register with child with diabetes and pay to attend); 2017 Overnight Camps* for Ages 6-18; Wetumpka: Senior Camp, ages 12-18 - $800 (June 4-9) ASCCA, Lake Martin; Junior Camp, ages 6-13 - $800 (June 11-16) ASCCA, Lake Martin Coastal, ages 10-18 - $500 (July 24-28) Mobile *Children with diabetes only. Email info@southeasterndiabetes.org. (205) 402-0415
www.campsealeharris.org
Gulf Island Journey
Dauphin Island Sea Lab, 101 Bienville Boulevard, Dauphin Island June 4-9, June 25-30, July 9-14, July 23-28, 2017. A fantastic, week long residential camp geared toward current 6th-8th graders. Campers work with experienced marine science teachers to learn more about the ocean, the Gulf of Mexico and Mobile Bay by getting salty, wet and maybe smelly! Campers will take a boat trip aboard the Sea Lab’s research vessel, go seining for fish, dissect a shark, go beachcombing and bird watching and even enjoy the island’s famous snow cones. (251) 861-2141 (ext. 7515)
www.disl.org
Marine Science Course for High Students
Dauphin Island Sea Lab, 101 Bienville Boulevard, Dauphin Island June 25 – July 21. A month-long academic course in marine science for current 9-12th grade students interested in the possibility of studying marine science in college. Students live at the Sea Lab, participate in over 150 hours of field activities, laboratory work and classroom lectures and make lifelong friends. Students learn about marine animals, marine plants, various ocean ecosystems and much more by experience them directly. Special field trips include an overnight snorkeling trip to St. Andrews State Park in Panama City, Florida. The Alabama State Department of Education has reviewed the course standards of the Discovery Hall Programs’ Marine Science Course, and Alabama students can take the course for the third or fourth science elective required for graduation. Out-of-state schools are encouraged to provide course credit toward a standard or advanced high school diploma. (251) 861-2141 (ext. 7515)
www.disl.org
Science and Outdoor Explorer Camps Dauphin Island Sea Lab ad on page 40
101 Bienville Boulevard, Dauphin Island Summer fun becomes summer learning at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, and our 2017 summer programs are now open for registration! Dauphin Island offers sunny beaches, a beautiful bay, fascinating marshes and the best educational staff around. There are day camp opportunities for K-8th graders, overnight programs for 5th-graders to classroom teachers, and field trips for the public. BIOBlitz - June 9, June 23, August 1, 2017 - This full day camp for ages 8-10 years. Campers become Barrier Island Observers for the whole day. They will set out on an expedition across many of the diverse habitats of Dauphin Island including the beach, salt marsh, and maritime forest. Campers should be prepared to get wet, sandy and muddy! Space is limited to 15 participants per session, so be sure to sign up early! Oceans Alive! - June 16, July 21, July 31, 2017 -The Gulf of Mexico offers a wealth of material for developing minds and curious senses in “Ocean’s Alive!” This is a half-day adventure camp for children ages 5-8 along with their parents, grandparents or guardian. Campers are introduced to the
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ocean, its inhabitants and the beautiful Alabama coast through a variety of activities. Marine biology and ecology are covered using a hands-on approach. See and touch marine life, collect plankton and make a jellyfish to take home. Combining a beach walk adventure with arts & crafts activities, the educators at the Sea Lab lead children and adults into a deeper appreciation of the amazing Alabama coast. Survivor -Dauphin Island- June 16, July 28, August 2 -This is a full day camp for ages 10 – 13 years. Campers will spend the day in the waters around Dauphin Island. They will earn to bait a hook, catch crabs, throw a cast net, drag a seine to catch fish, prepare shrimp for eating, and maybe even filet a fish. Contact Sara Johnson at DHPSummer@disl.org or call. (251) 861-2141 (ext. 7515)
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Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center
65 Government Street, Mobile Experience the most amazing, science-based summer camps in Mobile! Summer camps at the Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center are a great way to keep budding young minds engaged all summer long. Our camps are extensive in subject matter and cater to ages 4-14 years of age. Summertime is always full of learning fun at the Gulf Coast Exploreum! Full Summer Camp schedule, program descriptions and rates will be announced soon so visit our website or find us on Facebook for daily updates! (251) 208-6893
www.exploreum.com
Ocean Camp ad on page 31
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, AL Registration begins March 6, 2017. Spring Break
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Camp is March 27-31, 2017 and Summer Day Camps are in June & July. Ocean Camp is a hands-on education program for ocean lovers and future marine scientists ages 5-12 years old and Counselors in training ages 13-15. Each 4-day session offers marine science topics about Alabama’s coastal environment. Camps are Tuesday - Friday. Fees are $125 per child for half day or $225 for full day. Help make your child’s beach experience a memory they won’t forget! For more information and online registration, visit www.facebook. com/oceancamp/info or www.oceancamp.camp to register. Please call or email Belinda Ringpfeil at oceancamp@gmail.com. (251) 802-8605
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Barrier Island Explorer
Dauphin Island Sea Lab, 101 Bienville Boulevard, Dauphin Island June 4-7, June 11-14, July 23-26, 2017. Explore the diversity of this barrier island during this 3-night camp designed for current 4th-5th graders. Campers will muck around in the salt marsh, discover Mobile Bay aboard the Sea Lab’s research and education vessel, learn how to crabs off the dock, and make friends they’ll be sure to want to reunite with next summer. (251) 861-2141 (ext. 7515)
www.disl.org
Humming Star Alpaca Camp
19700 Blueberry Lane, Silverhill June 5 – 9, 2017 and June 12 – 16, 2017. Fiber Arts Camp is designed to introduce young people to organic fibers, both plant and animal, and to the world of fiber arts. Participants will learn about the origin of these fibers and will create amazing products. They will dye natural fibers and learn how to prepare them for their art projects. Participants will ice dye their camp t-shirt. Each camper will create a journal book using wet felting, needle felting and ebru marbling techniques. They will also design and create a pillow using weaving and felting techniques.
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Marine DeTECHtives
Dauphin Island Sea Lab, 101 Bienville Boulevard, Dauphin Island July 5-7, 2017. STEM-learning meets marine science in this all-new camp at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. Campers will learn the basics of robotics and ROV-building in this two-night camp designed for current 5th-7th graders. Activities include minirobot building, buoyancy lessons, a trip aboard our research and education vessel, control board building, and a ROV practice competition in the Sea Lab swimming pool. (251) 861-2141 (ext. 7515)
www.disl.org
Shining Star Youth Camp
Locations coming soon The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office Shining Star Youth Camp is a program established to promote positive interaction between the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office and children between the ages of 8-13. Our mission is to build life skills, instill confidence and develop self-esteem. We offer a wide range of activities and incorporate teamwork, and physical fitness. Activities include drug awareness with K-9 demonstrations, crime scene investigations, boater’s safety with simulators, fire safety, physical health information, obstacle courses, a family fun day, and many other activities. Our staff is comprised of dedicated volunteers of the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office and other participating agencies. SPACE IS LIMITED! Contact Ms.Tracey Jones at (251) 972-6890 for registration information. (251) 972-6890
www.sheriff.baldwincountyal.gov
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Sports Camps Fairhope UMC Youth Soccer Camp ad on page 52
155 South Section Street, Fairhope The Fairhope United Methodist Recreation Ministry is partnering with Fairhope Soccer Club for Youth Soccer Camp! Join us for a great week of fun! Call or email Jamie Waldhour, Director of Recreation Ministries, at Jamie.waldhour@fairhopeumc.org for more information. You can also find us on Facebook and be kept up-to-date on announcements and events. Camp dates coming soon! (251) 928-1148
www.fairhopeumc.org
Gulf Coast TaeKwonDo Centers ad on page 75
20730 State Highway 181 (Suite G), Fairhope Join us for a super summer program! We have been offering Martial Arts Instruction for children and adults in Baldwin County for over 30 years. Please call for summer dates and times. Visit us on Facebook for updates! (251) 979-3360 or (251) 279-8013
17799 Fort Morgan Road, Gulf Shores We also offer classes at the Orange Beach Recreation Center. Visit us on Facebook for updates! (251) 979-3360 or (251) 279-8013
Point Clear Tennis Camp ads on pages 37 and 56
17107 Tennis Club Drive, Point Clear Summer Tennis Camp w/ Coach Matt begins May 29, 2017. The last session will begin August 10, 2017. Camp is 4 days a week from 8am - 12pm.
The cost is $175 per child ($150 for siblings). For more information go to Signupgenius.com or email Matt Mckelvain at mattmckelvain@gmail.com; USTA Jr. Team Tennis is coming to the Eastern Shore this Spring PCTC will have a team competing. See Coach Matt for the details. New Wednesday Mother’s Day Out! Drop off your Child at the Club for that needed break from 11am-1:30 pm. Pool time, Lunch, Organized games and Art ($25 per child). New Summer Swim Lessons w/ Coach Mary Lee begins May 29th. Lessons are 4 days a week and each session will last for 1 hour for a group of up to 4. Ages 3-6 years. The cost is $40 per session. Private Lessons are also available for $15 per 30 minute sessions. For more information on all Summer Camps call PCTC at (251) 928-7715 or Mary Lee Matzenger at (251) 209-9986 and mlmatzenger@yahoo.com. Visit us on Facebook at pointcleartennisclub. (251) 604-1259
United States Taekwondo ad on page 45
25478-B Friendship Road, Daphne When the kids get out of school in May, why have them do the same old thing when you can enroll them into United States Taekwondo! We offer a structured and well-supervised program filled with exciting martial arts training, arts & crafts, and fitness. In addition, our camps will help your child with improved focus, increased cardio & stamina, and instill leadership skills that will last a lifetime! Call today to register your child or to get more information. Other locations: United States Taekwondo: Bay Minette, (251) 232-7598. United States Taekwondo: Semmes, (251) 786-5425, Mobile (251) 479-7409. Visit us on Facebook at https://www. facebook.com/USTKD. (251) 621-9933
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Auburn University Sports Camps
Auburn Auburn sports offer official camps and clinics throughout the year. From football and basketball to tennis and swimming, you will learn fundamentals of team play, sportsmanship and skills of the sport ...all from Auburn coaches and players. (334) 844-4975
www.auburntigers.com/camps
Bayside Boys & Girls Basketball Camps
Daphne Boys- Coach Ralph Watson (251) 232-1599; Lady Admirals-Coach Brittany Davidson (251) 338-6440 or (251) 253-5267 www.baysideacademy.org Coach Brittany Davidson. www.baysideacademy.org
Bayside Soccer Camp
Daphne Please contact Coach Jamie Ferguson for more information jfergusonsoccer@gmail.com. (251) 338-6407
Bayside Volleyball Camp
Contact Ann Schilling for clinic information. (251) 533-1286
Craft Farms Golf Course
3840 Cotton Creek Circle, Gulf Shores Offering Junior Development Programs, US Kids and SNAG Golf Programs, Private and individual golf lessons. Private lessons are offered year round by our PGA Golf Pro and US Kids Certified and Certified Instructor. Summer clinic golf camps include tennis, golf and swimming. Dates and more details coming soon! Please call or visit our website for updated program information. (251) 978-1625
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Lake Forest Golf Course
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LSU - Athletic Youth Camps
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA LSU will offer several youth sports camps this summer. All camps will be held in our brand new LSU Practice Facility and the legendary Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Register early as camps fill up quickly. Visit the website above for information on specific camp details. LSU Athletic department will offer baseball, cheerleading/dance, football, basketball, golf, gymnastics, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, and volleyball camps. (225) 578-8217
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Quail Creek Golf Junior Clinics
19841 Quail Creek Drive, Fairhope Quail Creek Golf Course provides a great basic foundation and knowledgeable instruction. Boys and girls will learn to love the challenging game of golf, gain strength, confidence and learn a sport that will follow them into adulthood. Scott Spielmann, course golf pro, will provide basic and intermediate clinics for any child ages 7 and up. The course includes well-manicured greens,
fairways, tee boxes, driving range, putting and chipping areas, a full service Pro Shop, snack bar, club fitting and a friendly & knowledgeable staff. PGA Director of Golf, Bobby Hall, manages Quail Creek Golf Course. Please call or stop in the golf shop for more information. (251) 990-0240
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Rock Creek Golf
140 Clubhouse Drive, Fairhope? Please visit our website or call the clubhouse for upcoming junior clinic dates for summer 2017. (251) 928-4223
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Summer Basketball Camp at Faulkner State Fairhope
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The Fieldhouse
26037 Capital Drive, Daphne The Fieldhouse offers summer and seasonal sessions in baseball, softball, t-ball and speed and agility for athletes of all ages. We believe that training in sports teaches life skills including the importance of education, teamwork, commitment, and perseverance. It is our hope to honor God in our efforts, provide lifelong character development
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Timber Creek Golf Course
9650 Timber Creek Boulevard, Daphne Timber Creek Golf Course will offer a spring and summer clinics for Junior golfers. Call us today to be added to our junior golf email list for upcoming activities. Contact us for detailed information on clinic fees, times and registration. (251) 621-9900
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University of Alabama Sports Camps
Tuscaloosa The University of Alabama is offering several exciting sports camps including Nick Saban Football Camp, Baseball, Cheer/Dance, Mascot, Golf, Tennis, Gymnastics, Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, softball and Swimming. www.rolltide.com/camps
University of Mobile RAMS Soccer Camps
When you need it most, our solution-focused counseling can offer hope Sometimes children facing emotional challenges may experience erratic behaviors such as aggression or difficulty concentrating, and physical symptoms such as unexplained weight loss or headaches. If your family is struggling with issues like these, call BayView today. Our confidential, supportive professionals can help you restore your family’s quality of life.
5735 College Parkway, Mobile www.ramssoccercamps.com; Rams Soccer Camps take place at The University of Mobile in Mobile. UM Day Camp: June 19 – 22, 9:00am – 12:00pm, Price: $90 (Ages 6-12); UM Residential Camp: Session 1 Date: June 4 - 8, Session 2 Date: July 9 – 13 (Ages 8-18) Price: $385.00 Residential Camper (Overnight); Price: $275.00 for Full Day Camper (Stays Until 8:00pm) Price: $225.00 for 3/4 Day Camper (Stays until 4:00pm) (251)-675-5990
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Wheeles Karate Academy
314 East 21st Avenue, Gulf Shores Wheeles Karate Academy will help build confidence, respect, and self-discipline in your child while learning the basics of karate. We offer summer karate and kickboxing classes and summer camp sessions. Call or visit our website for more information. 2017 Camp Dates coming soon! Like us on Facebook!
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(251) 967-KICK (5425) or (251) 509-3353 www.gulfcoastkarate.com
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10580 County Road 64, Daphne We have a summer swim team and a year-round swim team, home school swim programs, and private or group swim lessons. We are privately owned with two indoor, heated pools and dry land training facilities. Our mission is to provide amateur, youth athletes of all abilities with the opportunity to succeed and grow through the pursuit of excellence in the sport of swimming. (251) 300-0820
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Fairhope Yacht Club Sailing Camp ad on page 21
101 Volanta Avenue, Fairhope Session One: June 5 - 9, June 12 - 16; Session Two: June 19 - 23, June 26 - 30; Session Three: July 10 - 14, July17 - 21; Session Four: July 24 - 28, July 31 - August 4. There will be a morning session 8-12 or an afternoon session 1-5pm in each two week session. Please visit the website for details and registration information. Camps are 2 weeks and run Monday – Friday. There will be a morning session 8-12 or an afternoon session 1-5pm. Two week camp fee is $300 for members and $325 for non-members. NEW – Bay Buddies Camp! For kids 5 to 7 years old. 8 -12 noon; June
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of classes will be offered including Parent and Child Aquatics focusing on infants and children ages 18 month to 3 years becoming comfortable with the water so they are willing and ready to learn to swim. The remainder of the classes, directed by Red Cross Instructor Michael Rogers will combine techniques used in Red Cross, Starfish, and USA swimming. The program is designed for children over 3 years all the way up to adults, and students’ progress through the levels at their own pace, mastering the skills in one level before advancing to the next. Each level of the classes includes training in basic water safety and helping others in an emergency, in addition to stroke development. Courses will meet for 8 sessions of 45 minutes each. Classes will be taught at the following dates and times: March 6th - 29th Monday & Wednesday, 6pm - 6:45pm; April 3rd - 26th Monday & Wednesday, 6pm - 6:45pm; May 1st - 24th Monday & Wednesday, 6pm - 6:45pm. Cost for group swim lessons is $80, checks should be made payable to Fairhope Swim and lessons must be paid in advance. Private swim lessons are also available for $18 for 30 minutes. (251) 990-0175 or (334) 559-8364 www.cofairhope.com
City of Orange Beach Junior Lifeguard Academy 4853 Wilson Boulevard, Orange Beach The course is designed to teach the participant about water safety and basic pool and beach lifeguard procedures. There is instruction on proper swimming technique, water survival, water rescues, and nutrition. Campers must be at least 9 years of age to enroll in the course. Participants should bring: running shoes, swimsuit, towel, lunch, and snacks. Please contact Melvin Shepard at (251) 747-1051 or mshepard@obfd.org for 2017 dates and details. (251) 747-1051
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Survival Swim Instruction ISR (Infant Swimming Resource)
12 -16, June 26 - 30, July 17 - 21 and July 24 - 28. It is called Bay Buddies. Weekly camp fee is $150 for members and $170 for non-members. (228) 363-0073 summer-sailing
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Tuesday - Thursday. Each session allows no more than 4 participants. Several Camp Sessions will be offered at Orange Beach Aquatic Center and Bodenhamer Rec center from May 31st – July 30th, 2016. Please call or email for exact Dates and times. Camp Coordinator Lila Harris (334) 315-5730. www.downunderdiveshop.com
SEAL Team Camp
(251) 968-3483
Down Under Dive Shop, 1129 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores The PADI Seal Team program combines teaching the basic scuba diving skills in the safety of a pool with lots of fun educational games. This program is offered for children/ youth from ages 8 -12 years and the cost is $295. This cost includes all equipment and a “crew pack” (activity book, log books, Seal Team badge and sticker, and a completion certificate), and use of the pool. Camps also include a two-hour morning snorkel trip which parents and siblings may attend for $35 + rental gear fees. Camp Sessions run for two hours,
Call or Email for Class Times. Group lessons are offered mornings and afternoons. Private lessons are available. We offer Stroke improvement, Adult private or semi private lessons. Private home pool lessons also available.
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City of Fairhope Swim Lessons
Volanta Park & Municipal Pool, US Highway 98, Fairhope The City of Fairhope Municipal Pool will offer group children swim lessons beginning in March. A variety
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Fairhope Municipal Pool, Fairhope and Eastern Shore Aquatic Center, Daphne, Babies 6 to 12 months are taught the rollback-to-float sequence. The child is taught breath control, correct floating posture, and the skills to attain a back float and remain floating for varied periods of time. Your child must be crawling or be able to roll over both ways and sit independently on land in order to start rollback-to-float lessons. Children 1 year or older who are walking are taught the swim-float-swim sequence – swimming in a face down position, using his/her arms and legs; rolling onto the back to a survival float and then flipping back over to continue swimming. ISR has numerous safety protocols to provide the safest possible lessons. The exact length of time varies somewhat since every lesson is uniquely tailored to each child. For more information contact Meg Johnson. (407) 497-6469
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Wind and Water Learning Center Sailing Camp
Orange Beach Registration opens on March 1, 2017. The City of Orange Beach Wind and Water Learning Center on Wolf Bay offers summer sailing lessons for youth aged 7 – 14 years. Lessons are taught by US Certified Sailing Instructors. Instructors use on-shore and on-the-water activities to ensure students acquire proper sailing skills. Students are learning while having fun! Beginner Classes are held from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Varying Intermediate/Advanced Classes are held from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. We will offer weekly sessions beginning June 5th, 2017 and continue through the middle of August. For more information call or visit our website or email ncantrell@cityoforangebeach.com. (251) 424-5909
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The Attraction of Magnets
Recommending the Best Toys and Products for Kids
Children are wonderfully observant and are quick to make mental connections about how things work. Manipulating levers, scoops, and wheels demonstrate the mechanical ways that objects move and perform. Concepts that involve invisible forces like gravity and magnetism are more mysterious and easier to grasp when introduced through play. Exploring unseen forces moves a child’s thinking beyond obvious mechanical power and toward an expanded understanding of other marvelous forces. The following items are recommended as ideal introductions to the powerful attraction of magnets.
by Gerry Paige Smith
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As a destination of every important document, photo or artwork related to your child, the refrigerator remains a central feature in the home. Gearation magnets are an intriguing opportunity to turn the kitchen’s crossroads into a site for play/ learning experience. This set comes with one central magnetic gear with a switch that starts rotation, and five accessory gears that can be placed in a variety of combination. One flip of the switch and the interlocking gears begin to turn with a mesmerizing effect. The pieces are sturdy and the magnets are strong enough to hold the gears in place as they move. Combining the strength of magnets with the mechanical marvels of gears, this Gearation set will set young minds in motion as well.
With brightly colored, environmentally friendly blocks in a variety of shapes and sizes, kids can explore the power and versatility of magnets as mortar for an endless stream of construction. The Magfun set includes thirty-two pieces that feature squares, wheels, balls, caps and more 3D shapes. The strong diversity of elements will quickly inspire small hands to craft their own masterpieces. The magnetic connections on all sides make quick assembly easy and intuitive. Whether children are taking their lead from the included instructions or designing their own builds, creating the shape of things to come is a magnetic snap with this Magfun set.
Bellz! A Positively Magnetic Game
Brain Power Magnetic Blocks
With the goal of channeling magnetic attraction through multiple objects to collect a player’s designated bell colors, the simple elements of this game camouflage real dexterity and strategy challenges. Players must choose which end of the magnetic wand (strong pull or weak) to use as they attempt to lift their color from the game surface without attracting other player colors. Delicate manipulation and forward thinking come into play as kids and adults navigate the wand among forty bells of various colors and sizes to gather their own. Neatly gathered in a zippered pouch that opens up to become the playing surface, the challenge of manipulating magnetic force can go anywhere.
Combining the basic shapes of plane geometry with the powerful pull of magnetic connections, Brain Power’s Magnetic Blocks open a wide vista of tactile play and mental exploration. The sixty-five translucent tiles not only support three-dimensional thinking as the build progresses, but also add a colorful artistic aesthetic that keeps kids engaged with their construction. Much like tangram shapes, the tiles’ basic elements of geometry encourage mathematical thinking and problem-solving as little fingers manipulate the pieces into structures of their own design. Whether kids are making architecture or art, these beautiful elements all come together through the invisible power of magnetism.
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Gerry Paige Smith is a syndicated columnist recommending the best products for kids and their families. Discover more at www.PageBookMedia.com
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Day camps come in all shapes and sizes, appealing to a range of interests and ages. Here’s how to find a camp that invests in your youngster by creating an unforgettable experience where they’ll meet new friends, gain self-confidence and learn new skills --all while giving you peace of mind.
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Match the camp with your child’s interests. From computer coding to robotics and sports, day camps offer kids the opportunity to try all kinds of new activities. If your child isn’t interested in a camp that specializes in one activity, choose a more traditional camp that offers a wide range of activities throughout the session. “Make sure there’s a healthy balance between structure and choice,” says Jim Spearin, senior vice president of Youth Development for the YMCA.
Consider the culture. Ask for referrals from trusted family and friends.”Choose a camp that welcomes parents as partners in their experience,” Spearin says. “Parents should always feel welcome to come visit during camp. There should be planned activities for both parent and camper to enjoy together such as special events or campouts.”
Seek qualified, organized staff. Camp employees should be licensed, certified and trained in sexual/child abuse prevention, first aid and CPR. Find out how camp leaders are supervised and how they plan for emergencies, including natural disasters, intruders and other threats. Also consider the child-to-staff ratio. Will your child feel lost in a group that’s too big, even if it meets state criteria? “It’s vitally important for staff to have child development knowledge and experience to ensure that appropriate, engaging and enriching activities are offered,” says Katrina Ball, a childcare resource and referral director.
Try it before you buy. Attend a camp expo or camp fair to find out what options exist in the area. Some organizations feature their own camp fairs and mini-camps during the spring for families to try. “As a parent you know your child best and what program would be best for them. Trust your instincts,” Ball says.
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adjusting to new situations and people and may feel scared or intimidated. Include them in the process of choosing a camp. Discuss the schedule of activities and what a typical day will look like. “Children can help pack their lunch (if needed) and pack their backpack with the items they’ll need for camp. This helps them know what they have in their backpack and know what they will need to bring home,” Gass says. Find out if one of your child’s friends would like to attend the camp with him. Attending orientations, visiting the camp site and meeting the staff prior to the beginning of camp can also help reduce any pre-camp jitters. ESP
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FamilyCalendar Wednesday March 1
Discover Pina and The Nina ($8.00 for adults, $7.00 for
seniors, $6.00 for students 5-16. Children under 4 are free. )
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Perdido Key Oyster Bar Restaurant and Marina, 13700 River Road, Pensacola The ‘Pinta’ and the ‘Nina’, replicas of Columbus’ Ships, will open in Perdido Key. Both ships tour together as a new and enhanced ‘sailing museum’ for the purpose of educating the public and school children on the ‘caravel’, a Portuguese ship used by Columbus and many early explorers to discover the world. 787-672-2152 www.ninapinta.org
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Fairhope Lecture Series 6:00 PM Fairhope Museum of History, 24 North Section Street, Fairhope 2017 Lecture Series on Fairhope’s History. Speaker: John Nelson. www.cofairhope.com
Friday March 3
Discover Pina and The Nina Details under March 1. 9th Annual Bayshore Benefit Auction 5:15 PM Oak Hollow Farm, 14210 South Greeno Road, Mobile Bayshore Christian School is proud to announce Chris Myers Automotive as the presenting sponsor of the 9th Annual Bayshore Benefit Auction. The event, which features a silent auction, dinner, and live auction, will be held on March 3rd at 5:15 pm at Oak Hollow Farm. If you are interested in sponsoring the auction or making a donation to the auction, please contact the school office at 251-929-0011. You may also purchase tickets through the school office. Get yours today before they sell out! There will be an Apple Watch, a Drew Brees signed football, gift cards to local restaurants, and much more up for auction. Make plans to be there! 251-929-0011
First Friday Art Walk 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Downtown Fairhope, Fairhope Fairhope First Friday Art Walk Visit our local merchants in Downtown Fairhope as they open late and highlight the art community. Art Walk happens every first Friday of each month from 6-8 p.m.
Saturday March 4
Tour de LADR Bike Ride 7:30 AM Grand Hotel , 1 Grand Boulevard, Point Clear Join us for the 21.4 bike race to benefit Camp Rap-A-Hope and The Mobile Medical Endowment Trust. www.productionsbylittleredhen.com Seeds Classic Rock 5K and Fun Run 8:00 AM 7300 Dolphin Street, Daphne Join SEEDS (Supporting Educational Enrichment in Daphne’s Schools) for its annual Classic Rock 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run. The certified 5K and 1-mile courses wind through Olde Towne Daphne on a mostly flat circuit with the finish at Daphne City Hall. Post-race party includes live classic rock music, good food, great children’s activities all under the oaks at Daphne City Hall. Bring your lawn chair and join the fun! www.active.com Ballyhoo Arts Festival 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Gulf Coast Arts Alliance, 225 East
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, The Grounds, 1035 Cody Road North, Mobile The 9th Annual Mobile Chocolate Festival benefitting Penelope House is returning to The Grounds to accommodate the growth of this event. There will be vendors offering samples of their chocolate-related products as well as selling their products. Also featured: Children’s Area, Mobile Fixture Demonstration Stage, Chocolate Challenge featuring professionals, amateurs, and youth divisions, Project Yum Way where students and aspiring designers participate in a fashion display of chocolate inspired fashions made from chocolate candy wrappers, Cupcake Booth, Chocolate Martini tasting, Magic Memories Photo Booth, and much more. 251- 342-2809 www.mobilechocolatefestival.com
Page and Palette - Fancy Nancy chapter book series: Nancy Clancy and the Late-Breaking News 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Page and Palette, 32 South Section Street, Fairhope From New York Times bestselling team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser comes the eighth and final installment of the Fancy Nancy chapter book series: Nancy Clancy and the Late-Breaking News! www.pageandpalette.com The Black Jacket Symphony ($27, $22 (plus additional
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7:00 PM Mobile Saenger Theatre, 6 Joachim Street, Mobile The Black Jacket Symphony offers a unique concert experience through recreating classic albums in a live performance setting. Queen’s “A Night at the Opera” album is performed in its entirety by a group of handpicked musicians specifically selected for each album, with no sonic detail being overlooked–the musicians do whatever it takes to musically reproduce the album. www.mobilesaenger.com
Monday March 6
Gulf Shores Entertainment Series - Gershwin with a Twist ($35) 7:00 PM Erie Meyer Civic Center, 1930 West 2nd Street, Gulf Shores Kingston Trio will perform on February 6 and 7. www.gulfshoresal.gov
Tuesday March 7
Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance Job Fair 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Daphne Civic Center, 2603 U.S. Highway 98, Daphne Job fair to be held at Daphne Civic Center. www.daphneciviccenter.org Gulf Shores Entertainment Series - Gershwin with a Twist ($35) 7:00 PM Erie Meyer Civic Center, 1930 West 2nd Street, Gulf Shores Kingston Trio will perform on February 6 and 7. www.gulfshoresal.gov Harlem Globetrotters New World Tour (Tickets
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7:00 PM Mitchell Center, 5950 Old Shell Road, Mobile
Wednesday March 8
Health Options Career Fair 8:00 AM Mobile Civic Center, 401 Civic Center Drive, Mobile A two-day interactive and hands-on career fair for high school students in Mobile and Baldwin counties. Sponsored by the Bay Area Healthcare Coalition and managed by the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce’s Education & Workforce Development Division, this two-day interactive and hands-on career fair is designed to motivate and inspire students considering careers in an array of healthcare fields and to help the Mobile area cultivate a workforce pipeline to meet future demands. Each exhibit is staffed by local healthcare professionals or students to answer questions and discuss education requirements and opportunities. healthoccupationscareerfair.com
Thursday March 9
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Daphne Civic Center, 2603 US Highway 98, Daphne Home & Remodeling Product Show www.bchba.com
Health Options Career Fair 8:00 AM Mobile Civic Center, 401 Civic Center Drive, Mobile A two-day interactive and hands-on career fair for high school students in Mobile and Baldwin counties. Sponsored by the Bay Area Healthcare Coalition and managed by the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce’s Education & Workforce Development Division, this two-day interactive and hands-on career fair is designed to motivate and inspire students considering careers in an array of healthcare fields and to help the Mobile area cultivate a workforce pipeline to meet future demands. Each exhibit is staffed by local healthcare professionals or students to answer questions and discuss education requirements and opportunities. healthoccupationscareerfair.com
Sunday Funday - Mobile 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Downtown Mobile, Mobile Join us for these Sunday Fundays when cruisers come to town for their Monday cruise departures. With an Art Market, shops and galleries opening special hours and restaurants and bars offering cruiser specials, what’s not to love about Sundays in downtown Mobile? www.mobile.org
“The Eastern Shore: The Place and the People” Lecture at Spanish Fort Library (Free) 6:00 PM Spanish Fort Public Library, 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard, Spanish Fort Historic Blakeley State Park will be partnering with the Spanish Fort Public Library for a series of special events as part of a unique program entitled “The Eastern Shore: The Place and the People.” Two of Alabama’s premier experts in their fields will
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Friday March 10
Bayshore Christian School presents “The Wizard of Oz” 6:00 PM Fairhope United Methodist Church, 155 South
Section Street, Fairhope Bayshore Christian School will be putting on a musical performance of The Wizard of Oz at Fairhope United Methodist Church on March 10th and 11th at 6pm. The event is open to the public and tickets can be purchased at the door or through the school office. 251-929-0011
Annual Tee Fore a Cure - Preparty 6:30 PM Lakewood Golf Club, 1 Grand Blvd, Fairhope Join us for our pre-party which is complementary to participating golfers, donors, sponsors, volunteers and their guests. Admission for all other attendees is $25 per person and includes live music, heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages provided by the Lakewood Golf Club. Pre-party guests can also bid on upscale silent auction items including prizes from coastal artists, travel and local businesses. 251-610-4969 give.childrensal.org/teeoff South Baldwin Community Theater presents “Twelve Angry Men” 7:00 PM South Baldwin Community Theatre, 2022 W 2nd Street, Gulf Shores Show will play from March 9 - 12 and March 16 - 19. www.sbct.biz Robertsdale Rotary Foundations 18th Annual PCA Championship Rodeo 7:30 PM Baldwin County Coliseum, 19477 Fairground Road, Robertsdalewww.robertsdalerotary.com Concert featuring the Swampers Bayside Academy, 303 Dryer Avenue, Daphne Bayside will present a live concert event featuring the Swampers with Jimmy Hall and additional legendary musicians from Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Information regarding tickets
sales will be on the Bayside Academy website: www. baysideacademy.org. 251- 338-6300 www.baysideacademy.org Remembering World War 2 Fort Gaines, 51 Bienville Boulevard, Mobile 75th Anniversary of WW2 events from 1941-1945. Authentic weapon demonstrations, camping, uniforms, at Beautiful Fort Gaines on Dauphin Island Alabama. March 10-12. dauphinisland.org
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Annual Tee Fore a Cure 9:00 AM Lakewood Golf Club, 1 Grand Blvd, Fairhope Saturday’s golf tournament will begin at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start and four-man scramble format. Gracie’s Golf Ball Drop will take place immediately following the tournament. The first ball in or closest to the hole will win 25 percent of the proceeds, or as much as $5,000. Proceeds from Tee Off Fore a Cure benefit the Alabama Centers for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders (ACCCBD) at Children’s of Alabama. 251-610-4969 give.childrensal.org/teeoff
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9:00 AM Glen Lakes Golf Course, 9530 Clubhouse Drive, Foley The Foley Police Department and GlenLakes Golf Club have teamed up to hold the first-ever dual tournament scramble on Saturday, March 11. The event supports the U.S. Police Canine Association National Dog Trials set in Foley this September. www.visitfoley.com 2017 Orange Beach Festival of Art 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Coastal Arts Center, 26389 Canal Road, Orange Beach Come and explore visual arts and arts and crafts as well as the talents of glass artists, potters, painters, sculptors, watercolorists, textile artists and wood artists. There will also be a children’s art area, food, entertainment and more. 251-981-2787 www.orangebeachartsfestival.com 2017 Summer Camp and Healthy Kids Expo 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center, 65 Government Street, Mobile Eastern Shore and Mobile Bay Parents present Summer Camp and Health Kids Expo at the Gulf Coast Exploreum. 251-929-2099
Bayshore Christian School presents “The Wizard of Oz” 6:00 PM Fairhope United Methodist Church, 155 South Section Street, Fairhope Bayshore Christian School will be putting on a musical performance of The Wizard of Oz at Fairhope United Methodist Church on March 10th and 11th at 6pm. The event is open to the public and tickets can be purchased at the door or through the school office. 251-929-0011
South Baldwin Community Theater presents “Twelve Angry Men” 7:00 PM South Baldwin Community Theatre, 2022 W 2nd Street, Gulf Shores Show will play from March 9 - 12 and March 16 - 19. www.sbct.biz Mobile Symphony Orchestra - American Masters of Film 7:30 PM Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim Street, Mobile It wouldn’t be the Ultimate Season if we didn’t present some of the best scores of all time! With music by Max Steiner, Bernard Herman, John Williams, Alan Silvestri, and James Horner – you’ll feel like you’re in the movies. Guest conductor Emil deCou leads your MSO in a cinematic spectacular you won’t want to miss. 251-432-2010 www.mobilesymphony.org Mobile Symphony Orchestra presents American Masters of Film 7:30 PM Mobile Saenger Theatre, 6 Joachim Street, Mobile Presenting some of the best scores of all time! With music by Max Steiner, Bernard Herman, John Williams, Alan Silvestri, and James Horner – you’ll feel like you’re in the movies. Guest conductor Emil deCou leads your MSO in a cinematic spectacular you won’t want to miss. www.mobilesaenger.com Robertsdale Rotary Foundations 18th Annual PCA Championship Rodeo 7:30 PM Baldwin County Coliseum, 19477 Fairground Road, Robertsdalewww.robertsdalerotary.com
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2017 Orange Beach Festival of Art 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Coastal Arts Center, 26389 Canal Road, Orange Beach Come and explore visual arts and arts and crafts as well as the talents of glass artists,
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potters, painters, sculptors, watercolorists, textile artists and wood artists. There will also be a children’s art area, food, entertainment and more. 251-981-2787 www.orangebeachartsfestival.com South Baldwin Community Theater presents “Twelve Angry Men” 2:00 PM South Baldwin Community Theatre, 2022 W 2nd Street, Gulf Shores Show will play from March 9 - 12 and March 16 - 19. www.sbct.biz Mobile Symphony Orchestra - American Masters of Film 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM, Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim Street, Mobile It wouldn’t be the Ultimate Season if we didn’t present some of the best scores of all time! With music by Max Steiner, Bernard Herman, John Williams, Alan Silvestri, and James Horner – you’ll feel like you’re in the movies. Guest conductor Emil deCou leads your MSO in a cinematic spectacular you won’t want to miss. 251-432-2010 www.mobilesymphony.org Suor Angelica Performance 3:00 PM Ben May Main Library, 701 Government Street, Mobile The stars of the cast of Mobile Opera’s Suor Angelica will perform their favorite musical selections on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 3:00pm in Bernheim Hall at the Ben May Main Library. Stage Director, Eric Gibson, and Maestro Bernard McDonald will also be on hand to describe the music and creative process behind this 5th production of The Puccini Project. This is an annual feature of Mobile Opera and has been a popular hour of great music with exceptional voices and a chance to meet the opera stars one on one at a reception courtesy of the Mobile Public Library. Come hear beautiful music and meet the stars over light refreshments following the performance. Admission is free. For more information call Mobile Opera, (251) 432.6772 www.mobileopera.org
Thursday March 16
Price is Right Live 7:30 PM Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim Street, Mobile The Price Is Right Live™ is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to “Come On Down” to win. Prizes may include appliances, vacations and possibly a new car! Play classic games from television’s longest running and most popular game show from Plinko™, to Cliffhangers™, to The Big Wheel™, and even the fabulous Showcase. www.mobilesaenger.com South Baldwin Community Theater presents “Twelve Angry Men” 7:30 PM South Baldwin Community Theatre, 2022 W 2nd Street, Gulf Shores Show will play from March 9 - 12 and March 16 - 19. www.sbct.biz
Friday March 17
65th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair (Free) 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Downtown Fairhope, Fairhope More than 230 exhibitors will bring their best works from all over the country, including many from the Southeast, to showcase at this prestigious juried show. Enjoy live entertainment and delicious cuisine from the food court throughout this great three-day event. thefairhopeartsandcraftsfestival.com
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Saturday March 18
Spring Fever Chase 8:00 AM Fairhope Avenue and Bayview Street, Fairhope Join Thomas Hospital and Wells Fargo for the 39th Annual Spring Fever Chase, a 10K and 2-Mile Fun Run/ Walk that winds through beautiful downtown Fairhope overlooking Mobile Bay 251-279-1684 www.springfeverchase.com 65th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair (Free) 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Downtown Fairhope, Fairhope More than 230 exhibitors will bring their best works from all over the country, including many from the Southeast, to showcase at this prestigious juried show. Enjoy live entertainment and delicious cuisine from the food court throughout this great three-day event. thefairhopeartsandcraftsfestival.com 8th Annual BBQ and Blues Cookoff 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Heritage Park, 101 East Laurel Avenue, Foley Festival goers enjoy great food, popular blues bands, children’s activities, and a raffle. All proceeds support the Chamber Foundation. FoleyBBQandBlues.com Cajun Cook-off 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Cathedral Square, Mobile Join us for the Annual Cajun Cook-off in Cathedral Square to benefit the Child Advocacy Center. www.cacmobile.org Touch a Truck 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Hank Aaron Stadium, 755 Bolling Brothers Boulevard, Mobile Kids of all ages can climb aboard and explore big trucks at this family-friendly event. It will feature about 20 vehicles, including fire trucks, ambulances, buses, construction equipment and other vehicles. Touch a Truck raises funds for Adoption Rocks and pediatric cancer research at USA Mitchell Cancer Institute. For those sensitive to sound, there will be a noise-free hour from 10-11 a.m. Food trucks will be on site. 251-635-5506 usamci.com 2nd Annual Golf for Miracles Tournament 11:00 AM Cotton Creek Golf Course, 3840 Cotton Creek Circle, Gulf Shores Rite Aid Pharmacy is proud to host the 2nd Annual Golf for Miracles Tournament which benefits our areas’ Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital in Mobile. www.golfformiracles.com City Cup Challenge 1:00 PM Timbercreek Golf Club, 9650 Timbercreek Boulevard, Spanish Fort City Cup Challenge to benefit Dawn House. 251-709-7421 www.citycupchallenge.com South Baldwin Community Theater presents “Twelve Angry Men” 7:30 PM South Baldwin Community Theatre, 2022 W 2nd Street, Gulf Shores Show will play from March 9 - 12 and March 16 - 19. www.sbct.biz
Sunday March 19
65th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair (Free) 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Downtown Fairhope, Fairhope More than 230 exhibitors will bring their best works from all over the country, including many from the Southeast, to showcase at this prestigious juried show. Enjoy live
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, The Wharf, 4550 Main Street, Orange Beach The Wharf Boat and Yacht Show will offer the largest in-water display of any boat show along the upper Gulf Coast. It will showcase the latest offerings from boat manufacturers and dealers throughout the Southeast. Visitors can get their hands on the hottest marine electronics, fishing tackle, marine engines, and outdoor equipment as numerous exhibitors showcase the cutting edge in marine gear and personal watercraft. 850-348-1498 www.wharfboatshow.com Nature Cruise and Seafood Lunch ($49 for adults/$25 for children ages 6-12)
10:30 PM Blakely State Park, 34745 State Highway 225, Spanish Fort Help us celebrate the arrival of spring along the Gulf Coast with a special sightseeing cruise and seafood buffet lunch at one of the Mobile area’s favorite restaurants! 251-626-5581 www.blakeleypark.com
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, The Wharf, 4550 Main Street, Orange Beach The Wharf Boat and Yacht Show will offer the largest in-water display of any boat show along the upper Gulf Coast. It will showcase the latest offerings from boat manufacturers and dealers throughout the Southeast. Visitors can get their hands on the hottest marine electronics, fishing tackle, marine engines, and outdoor equipment as numerous exhibitors showcase the cutting edge in marine gear and personal watercraft. 850-348-1498 www.wharfboatshow.com Suor Angelica 8:00 PM The Temple Downtown, 351 St. Francis Street, Mobile Sister Angelica seeks redemption from poor choices. Enjoy an intensely dramatic opera with a miraculous ending. This opera will inspire you. This production marks the 5th of Mobile Opera’s Puccini Project designed to produce all of Puccini’s operatic works. www.mobileopera.org
Saturday March 25
Azalea Trail Run 8:00 AM Mobile Civic Center, Mobile Join us on March 25, 2017 for the 40th Annual Azalea Trail Run (ATR), one of the premier 10K road races in the United States and the 2011 RRCA National 10K Championship. The event also includes 5K and 2K runs. All of the courses are flat and extremely fast. www.pcpacers.org 2017 Elberta Sausage Festival 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Elberta Municipal Park, Hwy 98, Elberta Join us at the German Sausage Festival for Elberta’s famous German sausage & sauerkraut, plus continuous entertainment for adults and children, and
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, The Wharf, 4550 Main Street, Orange Beach The Wharf Boat and Yacht Show will offer the largest in-water display of any boat show along the upper Gulf Coast. It will showcase the latest offerings from boat manufacturers and dealers throughout the Southeast. Visitors can get their hands on the hottest marine electronics, fishing tackle, marine engines, and
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outdoor equipment as numerous exhibitors showcase the cutting edge in marine gear and personal watercraft. 850-348-1498 www.wharfboatshow.com Photos with the Easter Bunny 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM, The Wharf, 4550 Main Street, Orange Beach Bring the kids out to meet the Easter Bunny and see live rabbits! Photos available with the Easter Bunny and rabbits. Various price packages available. www.wharfboatshow.com Photos with the Easter Bunny 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM, The Wharf, 4550 Main Street, Orange Beach Bring the kids out to meet the Easter Bunny and see live rabbits! Photos available with the Easter Bunny and rabbits. Various price packages available. www.wharfboatshow.com The Gulf Coast Elks Lodge presents the 1st Annual Denim & Diamonds Benefit 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Foley Civic Center, 407 East Laurel Avenue, Foley Benefiting Alzheimer’s Disease Research. Silent auction, live auction, and Buffet Style Dinner. Reservations 251-971-2782. 251-971-2782
Sunday March 26
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Wednesday March 29
Foley Woman’s Club Mad Hatters’ Annual Fund Raising Event, “Western-Bonanza” ($30) 10:00 AM Foley Civic Center, 407 East Laurel Avenue, Foley Foley Woman’s Club’s annual fund raising event. Wear your “Most Creative Theme” or “Most Creative Non-Theme” hat! Doors open at 10:00 a.m. for silent auction and raffles. Your $30 ticket includes a catered seated lunch, silent auction, entertainment, hat parade & contest, gift raffles, and $500 Pot-of-Gold raffle. 100% of the profit goes to South Baldwin County groups that help women and children in need. 251-943-3443
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Music at Meyer Park (Free) 6:00 PM Meyer Park, 400 East 22nd Avenue, Gulf Shores These annual springtime concerts have become a fan favorite for locals and visitors alike. All Music at Meyer Park concerts are free to the public and begin at 6 p.m. www.gulfshoresal.gov Wine, Women and Shoes 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Alabama Contemporary Art Center, 301 Conti Street, Mobile Wine, Women & Shoes benefitting Camp Rap-a-Hope will be held at the Alabama Contemporary Art Center. Join us for wine, shopping, food, silent auction and win your dream closet and more! http://www.winewomenandshoes.com/event/mobile
Friday March 31
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Black Out Cancer Ball 6:30 PM - 11:30 PM, Fairhope Civic Center, Fairhope The evening is packed with dancing, entertainment, an honoree presentation, dining, auctions and everyone wears BLACK! The event will offer elegant surroundings, scrumptious foods, fragrant wines, and a night of revelry and merrymaking.The American Cancer Society will continue to save lives and create more birthdays by helping people to stay well and get well, find cures, and fight back against a disease that has taken too many lives. main.acsevents.org Spring Break Movie “Cinderella” and a Heroes and Princess’ Parade (Spring Break Movie “Cinderella” and a Heroes and Princess’ Parade at Heritage Park.)
6:45 PM Heritage Park Gazebo, 101 East Violet Avenue, Foley Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Movie “Cinderella” will begin at dusk. Heroes and Princesses’ dress up night for kids. They may participate in the parade which will start at 6:45 p.m. 251-943-1200 visitfoley.com
Saturday April 1
2017 Crepe Myrtle Trail Bike Ride 8:00 AM Arlington Park, Mobile The 2017 Crepe Myrtle Trail Bike Ride, hosted by Mobile United and the Mobile County Health Department, is Saturday, April 1, 8-11:30 a.m. at Arlington Park/Brookley Complex. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the ride at 8:30 a.m. Tickets are available at www.mobilebaykeeper.org. www.mobilebaykeeper.org Reenactment of the Battle of Fort Blakeley 8:00 AM Blakely State Park, 34745 State Highway 225, Spanish Fort To commemorate the 152nd anniversary of the Battle of Fort Blakeley, we have an event-filled day of exciting tours, informative educational programming,
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and lively demonstrations planned. This will be one of the largest reenactments of Alabama’s largest Civil War battle held in several years. 251-626-5581 www.blakeleypark.com Battles of Blakeley and Spanish Fort History Cruise ($25 for adults/$15 for children ages 6-12) 9:00 AM Blakely State Park, 34745 State Highway 225, Spanish Fort A detailed tour by boat of the Civil War Battles of Blakeley and Spanish Fort and the associated naval actions during the Campaign for Mobile. 251-626-5581 www.blakeleypark.com Fairhope History Walking Tours 10:00 AM Fairhope Museum of History, Fairhope Throughout April, thirty-three cities in Alabama present Saturday walking tours highlighting each city’s unique history, and Fairhope has a fascinating history to explore! Fairhope History Museum Director Donnie Barrett will lead the entertaining and informative walks that will combine community history with some tidbits from his own experiences as a child in Fairhope. Tours will begin at 10 a.m. 251-929-1474
Historic Downtown Walking Tours 10:00 AM Foley Welcome Center, 104 McKenzie Street, Foley Ever wonder about the history of the Hotel Magnolia or the Foley trains? Now is your chance to discover more about these and other local landmarks. Walking tours featuring historic points of interest in downtown Foley will begin at 10 a.m. each Saturday in April at the Foley Welcome Center. visitfoley.com Mobile Boat Show ($8.00 at the door, 12 and under Free.) 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Mobile Convention Center, 1 South Water Street, Mobile In addition to a huge selection of
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Bellingrath Gardens and Home, 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Theodore Enjoy a display of hundreds of vintage and classic automobiles on Saturday, April 1, as Bellingrath Gardens and Home hosts the Mobile Bay Mustang Club’s 24th Annual Camellia Classic Open Car Show on the Great Lawn. It’s all for a good cause, too; proceeds from car registrations will go to Feeding the Gulf Coast (formerly Bay Area Food Bank) and the Autism Society of Alabama. 251-973-2217 www.bellingrath.org
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Mobile Convention Center, 1 South Water Street, Mobile In addition to a huge selection of boats and marine products, there are special events for the whole family to enjoy! This year’s show will feature professional flyboarding demonstrations in the Mobile River. This exciting new sport is taking off around the Gulf Coast and is fun to watch! The Fetch-n-Fish dog show returns with dog jumping, training tips and lots of fun for the kids; and the Skeeter Experience seminar series boasts a great line-up of local and regional fishing talent sharing their secrets and tips. You can also register for giveaways in Skeeter room all weekend. gulfcoastshows.com/mobile/ Photos with the Easter Bunny 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM, The Wharf, 4550 Main Street, Orange Beach Bring the kids out to meet the Easter Bunny and see live rabbits! Photos available with the Easter Bunny and rabbits. Various price packages available. www.wharfboatshow.com
Thursday April 6
Fairhope Lecture Series 6:00 PM Fairhope Museum of History, 24 North Section Street, Fairhope 2017 Lecture Series on Fairhope’s History. Speaker: Donnie Barrett, Director Fairhope Museum of History. www.cofairhope.com Music at Meyer Park (Free) 6:00 PM Meyer Park, 400 East 22nd Avenue, Gulf Shores These annual springtime concerts have become a fan favorite for locals and visitors alike. All Music at Meyer Park concerts are free to the public and begin at 6 p.m. www.gulfshoresal.gov Brown Bag Concert Series 11:30 PM - 1:30 PM, May Day Park, Daphne Brown Bag Concert Series in May Day Park. 251-621-3703 discoverdaphne.org
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Clays for A’s 11:30 AM Bushy Creek Clays, 22505 Will Vaughn Road, Perdido Clays for A’s - a project of Leadership Baldwin. All proceeds benefit 7 Educational Enrichment Foundations in Baldwin County. 251-213-7039
First Friday Art Walk 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Downtown Fairhope, Fairhope Fairhope First Friday Art Walk Visit our local merchants in Downtown Fairhope as they open late and highlight the art community. Art Walk happens every first Friday of each month from 6-8 p.m.
Saturday April 8
1st Annual Strawberry Festival 5K Race and Fun Run 7:30 AM Loxley Municipal Park, Highway 59 South, Loxley Funds raised will benefit the Loxley Elementary School and The Association of Retarded Citizens of Baldwin County (ARCBC). This event is sponsored by the Loxley Church and the Baldwin County Strawberry Festival. baldwincountystrawberryfestival.org 8K By The Bay and 2 Mile Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk 8:00 AM Arlington Park, Broad Street and Brookley Aeroplex, Mobile Join us for this race benefitting Penelope House-Shelter and Advocacy for Domestic Violence Victims and the Sheriff Foundation. www.productionsbylittleredhen.com 30th Annual Strawberry Festival 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Loxley Municipal Park, Highway 59 South, Loxley Join us for the Strawberry Festival with over 180 arts and craft exhibitors, a dozen different food vendors, an exciting carnival, fun children’s games, an antique auto show, exhibits and live music. And, of course, strawberry shortcake is still king! baldwincountystrawberryfestival.org Dauphin Island Discovery Day 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Dauphin Island Sea Lab, 101 Bienville Boulevard, Mobile Discovery Day is the Dauphin Island Sea Lab’s open house for the public. Once a year, the public is given a tour of our research facilities to learn about our coastal environment and the research our team is working on. Visitors will learn about the coastal ecosystem we live in and why it’s important to conserve our precious and unique environment. The research vessel Alabama Discovery will also be available for tours. 251-861-2141 www.disl.org Easter Bunny in Downtown Fairhope 10:00 AM Fairhope Welcome Center, Fairhope The Easter bunny will be visiting Fairhope on Saturday, April 8, 2017. The bunny will be in front of the Fairhope Welcome Center in downtown Fairhope from 10 a.m. until noon for children to visit. Parents may bring their cameras to take pictures. 251-929-1466
Historic Downtown Walking Tours 10:00 AM Foley Welcome Center, 104 McKenzie Street, Foley Ever wonder about the history of the Hotel Magnolia or the Foley trains? Now is your chance to discover more about these and other local landmarks. Walking tours featuring historic points of interest in downtown Foley will begin at 10 a.m. each Saturday in April at the Foley Welcome Center. visitfoley.com
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City of Daphne Easter Egg Hunt 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Lott Park, Daphne Join us for the City of Daphne Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 8, 2017, from 11 am - 2 pm at Lott Park. Egg hunts (by age division - see below), games, inflatables, food and more! Egg Hunt Times: Ages 2 & under -- 12:10, Ages 3-4 -12:30, Ages 5-7 (Girls) -- 12:50, Ages 5-7 (Boys) -- 1:10, Ages 8-10 (Girls) -- 1:30 and Ages 8-10 (Boys) -- 1:50. Photos with the Easter Bunny 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM, The Wharf, 4550 Main Street, Orange Beach Bring the kids out to meet the Easter Bunny and see live rabbits! Photos available with the Easter Bunny and rabbits. Various price packages available. - See more at: http://www.alwharf.com/calendar/2 017/03/56F05456FB~Photos+with+The+Easter+Bunny. htm#sthash.2aRa939d.dpuf www.wharfboatshow.com Bunny Hop ($8 in advance or $10 at the door)
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Geri Moulton Children’s Park, Mobile Bring your Easter basket and hippity-hop to the Bunny Hop sponsored by the Red Shoe Krew of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mobile. This fun filled event will many family friendly activities including games, train rides, face-painting, cotton candy and more! 251-694-6873 www.rmhcmobile.org Mobile Symphony Orchestra presents “Beethoven Symphony 9” 7:30 PM Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim Street, Mobile Mobile Symphony and University of South Alabama team up to bring you Beethoven’s Ultimate Symphony – the Ode to Joy. Also featuring Handel’s glorious Coronation Anthems. www.mobilesaenger.com Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast with the Easter Bunny ($13 for adults and $7.50 for children) Bellingrath Gardens and Home, 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Theodore Hop on down to Bellingrath for a morning of Easter fun with our annual Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast with the Easter Bunny! Thousands of Easter eggs will be scattered across the Great Lawn for children to collect, and there will be plenty of candy and treats for little ones to fill their Easter baskets. After the egg hunt, families are encouraged to enjoy other Easter activities within the Gardens. Registration is required for the Breakfast with the Easter Bunny; to register, call (251) 973-2217. 251- 973-2217 www.bellingrath.org
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30th Annual Strawberry Festival 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Loxley Municipal Park, Highway 59 South, Loxley Join us for the Strawberry Festival with over 180 arts and craft exhibitors, a dozen different food vendors, an exciting carnival, fun children’s games, an antique auto show, exhibits and live music. And, of course, strawberry shortcake is still king! baldwincountystrawberryfestival.org Photos with the Easter Bunny 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM, The Wharf, 4550 Main Street, Orange Beach Bring the kids out to meet the Easter Bunny and see live rabbits! Photos available with the Easter Bunny and rabbits. Various price packages available. - See more at: http://www.alwharf.com/cal endar/2017/03/56F05456FB~Photos+with+The+Eas ter+Bunny.htm#sthash.2aRa939d.dpuf www.wharfboatshow.com
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Mobile Symphony Orchestra presents “Beethoven Symphony 9” 2:30 PM Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim Street, Mobile Mobile Symphony and University of South Alabama team up to bring you Beethoven’s Ultimate Symphony – the Ode to Joy. Also featuring Handel’s glorious Coronation Anthems. www.mobilesaenger.com
Classes/Meetings Alabama Pre/Post Adoption Connections (APAC) Offering Adoptive Family Support Group Meetings in Baldwin County the 3rd Monday of each month. The meeting is held at Eastern Shore Church of Christ, 1209 Daphne Ave, in Daphne from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Parent, Youth/Teen group and childcare is available. Topic discussions by adoption professionals and ceu’s for foster families are offered. For more information call 251-4602727 or 1-800-489-1886 or www.childrensaid.org. APAC also offers free counseling services to adoptive families. Celebration MOPS Fairhope Celebration MOPS meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at Celebration Church, 8180 Dyer Road, Fairhope. Childcare is provided and is included in the fees. There is an annual $23.95 MOPS International membership fee and $30 per semester. Call the church office for info at 251-928-0343 or like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/ celebrationmopsfairhopeal. Daily Living Skills Group for parents with Children on the Spectrum Held the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at The Family Center, 27365 Pollard Road, Daphne. Focus is on daily living needs of families and their children, such as: Safety issues; How to have a family dinner out; Ways to assist with transition; How to talk with people who stare; Your questions, comments and suggestions. Limited childcare slots are available. For more information, please contact Judy Bradshaw: (251) 990-7781. Fairhope MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) We meet 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. every 2nd & 4th Monday (during the school year) at Fairhope United Methodist Church. All mothers of young children are welcome. Email fairhopemops@yahoo.com for how to register. Father Central of Daphne *Positive Fathering, A New & Improved Parenting Class Just For Men, $75 giftcard upon completion. Mondays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Call 251-626-1610 to register, held at The Exchange Club Family Center of Baldwin County, 27365 Pollard Rd., Daphne, near the YMCA. *Chill Skills” - Anger Management by appointment. $25 giftcard upon completion. Call 251-626-1610 schedule, The Exchange Club Family Center of Baldwin County, 27365 Pollard Rd., Daphne, near the YMCA. *Nurturing Parenting, everything you need to know but were afraid to ask. Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., 12-week rotating series. Jump in on any Thursday! Call 251-6261610 to register, 27365 Pollard Rd, Daphne. MOPS on the Eastern Shore MOPS stands for “Mothers of Preschoolers” - but don’t let that confuse you. MOPS is about meeting the needs of every mom of a child from conception through kindergarten with local groups of moms just like you. 7100 Spanish Fort Blvd., Spanish Fort. 1st Thursday of the Month (September through May). Dinner & Child Care are provided. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. http://www.mopsontheeasternshore.shutterfly.com/ Facebook.com/MopsOnTheEasternShore. Shepherd’s Place (Christian Life Center) Ministry for memory & physically challenged. Mondays & Wednesdays 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Tuesdays & Thursdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Fairhope United Methodist Church, 155 South Section Street, Fairhope. 928-1148. Single Mom Ministry Sponsored by Fairhope Avenue Baptist Church, this prayer and support group for single moms is designed to provide a safe and prayerful environment where group members are able to express themselves among others who will listen, care, and lift each other up. Each
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participant will receive one bag of non-perishable food items each week. Child care will be provided. Light snacks and soft drinks will be served. Meetings are held every Tuesday from 6-7 PM at Fairhope Avenue Baptist Family Life Center, 8717 Fairhope Ave. 251-928-0890. SOS (Survivors of Suicide) This group is for adults who has ever lost a loved one to suicide. If it has been 5 days or 50 years since the loss, this group is here for you. SOS meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of EVERY month from 6:30 to approximately 8:00 p.m. at the Fairhope United Methodist Church, 155 S. Section Street, Fairhope. The support group is facilitated by a professional and co-facilitated by two survivors. There are no dues. For information, please email jlbarber5@bellsouth.net or call 251-455-6453. Tango by the Bay ~ Argentine Basic classes are held every Tuesday from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. in Fairhope at Southern Edge Dance Studio, located behind Pizza Hut across from Thomas Hospital. 251 South Greeno, Fairhope. $5 per class (fee may be
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South Baldwin Regional Medical Center offers the following classes: Your entire family can take part in several informative classes designed to help moms and dads welcome their special new addition to the family with more confidence. Classes cover topics including: Having A Healthy Pregnancy Nutrition, discomforts of pregnancy, warning signs of complications, and relaxation exercises. One session. $10. Prepared Childbirth Classes (Once a week for four weeks). Cost: $30 Week 1: Begin the Stages of Labor: The labor and delivery process, signs and stages of labor, options for coping, pain management, vaginal delivery, and relaxation exercises. Week 2: Delivery and Cesarean Birth: A review of complications that may arise, use of special equipment, complete the stages of labor, cesarean delivery, and relaxation exercises.
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FamilyCalendar Week 3: New Born and Postpartum Care: Newborn appearance, caring for the newborn, infant safety, recognizing complications, relaxation exercises, and
choosing a pediatrician. What to expect after delivery, understanding the physical and emotional changes to your body, and relaxation exercises. Week 4: The Art of Breast Feeding: The benefits of breast feeding for mother and baby, anatomy and physiology of the breast, how to breastfeed, and common difficulties. One session. • Tiny Toes members may enroll in Yoga, Water Aerobics and Expectant Mother Exercise classes through the Snook Family YMCA. The fee is $5 a class. There is a $3 fee for child care. There is no fee if you are already a member of the YMCA. All classes are located at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center–1613 North McKenzie Street Foley. Tuesday evenings 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Classroom A. • Please plan to attend the Healthy Pregnancy Class during your first trimester and the Prepared Childbirth Classes anytime after your 24th week of pregnancy. For more information or to enroll please call the OB Educator at 949-3676 to schedule.
Gift of Life The Gift of Life is a required maternity care program for Medicaid patients or Medicaid-eligible patients. The Gift of Life Program provides a caring system of prenatal services; education and care coordination for expectant moms and their babies. For information please contact 949-3781. Thomas Hospital offers the following classes: Breastfeeding Class Thomas Fitness Center (Fairhope). Monthly, first Tuesday, 6 - 8 p.m. Free. Infant CPR and Safety Class Thomas Fitness Center (Fairhope). Pre-registration required. To register call 279-1373. Saturdays, 4 - 6 p.m. Moving Through Labor Childbirth Classes Three or four-week prepared childbirth class series which prepares the mother-to-be and her support partner for the labor and delivery experience. $30 fee for the class series. Thomas Fitness Center, (Fairhope) Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thomas Fitness Center (Fairhope) Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thomas Medical Center (Daphne) Tuesdays, 6-8:30 p.m. Thomas Medical Center (Daphne) Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call 251- 279-1373 or visit www.thomashospital.com for upcoming classes and registration. Natural Childbirth Classes, Fertility Awareness, Mother’s Comfort, Exercise and Nutrition For class schedule or more information call Geralyn Piizzotti, 251- 928-9396. Yourbodyyourbirth@bellsouth. net. Newborn Basics Class Held on the second Monday of every month from 6 – 8 p.m. at Thomas Medical Center in Daphne. Free. No Pre-registration required.
Pre-admission Sessions 6 p.m. at Thomas Medical Center in Daphne. Pre-registration required. Sibling Class Thomas Hospital Fitness Center (Fairhope). Preregistration required. Call 279-1373. 10-11 a.m. Thomas Hospital offers the following support groups for the community: Alanon (Alcoholics Anonymous) Meetings are held every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at The Harbor at Thomas Hospital. Call 800-477-1104. Alateen Meetings are held every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Morphy Conference Room East Tower meeting room at Thomas Hospital. Call 391-1152 for more information. Alzheimer’s Support Group Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Thomas Medical Center. Call 345-7645 or 438-9590 for more information. ALS Support Group Meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month from 11 a.m. to noon at Thomas Medical Center. Call 205-937-4415 for more information. Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. at the Thomas Hospital Health Resource Center located at: 308 S. Greeno Road, Fairhope. Call 928-8650 for more information. Cancer Support Group for Women Meetings are held the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Morphy Conference Room. For more information, call Patti Huval at 209-1229. Traumatic Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Group Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month from 10 to 11 a.m. at Thomas Medical Center. Call 251626-6337 for more information. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of these calendar events. However, you should call ahead to confirm dates, times, location, and other information.
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by Simon Philip, Illustrated by Ella Bailey (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) When a stray cat shows up on a young girl’s front steps, welcoming it into her life and home is easy. But finding the right name is a bit harder. The name “Kitty” calls every cat within ear shot. ‘Betty’ and ‘Ethel’ sound good until a vet visit changes the focus more toward ‘Butch’ and ‘Arnie’. Before the girl can decide what to call him, her cat escapes. But their journey back toward each other may just provide the perfect name for adventurous cat. Don’t know what to call your cat? Give it time, they practically name themselves.
Black Cat, White Cat
by Silvia Borando (MiniBombo / Candlewick Press) Dark and lovely from his ears to the tips of his toes, Black Cat only goes out in the day and only sees things that come out in daylight hours. Bright and beautiful from her nose to her tail, White Cat only goes out after dark, reveling in the sights that are only seen in the night. When curiosity inspires each cat to seek out their opposite’s world, their paths cross and what follows is a sweet exchange that highlights the shared joys in their diverse settings. Illustrated in stark black and white, the simple language and silhouette styling celebrates the cats’ curiosity as they discover together how much black and white have in common.
The Very Fluffy Kitty, Papillon
by A. N. Kang (Disney/Hyperion) He’s not just fluffy. Like the butterfly he’s named for, Papillon is so fluffy that he floats around lighter than air. Worried that he could just drift away, his companion Miss Tilly contrives a variety of ways to hold him down to earth. Pizza, costumes, hats and eye patches help keep him grounded, but Papillon is having no part of it. When an open window and a beautiful day lure the fluffy cat outside, a blue sky adventure quickly turns frightening. Floating past the wilder side of the great outdoors, a scared Papillon uses Miss Tilly’s ideas and the help of a friend to find his way back home. With physical comedy and adorable expression, Papillon strikes a delightful balance between living the high life and keeping your feet on the ground. Find more reading recommendations at www.PageBookMedia.com.
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The LEGO Batman Movie MPAA Rating: PG Overall: B Violence: BSexual Content: B+ Profanity: B+ Alcohol / Drug Use: AThe MPAA has rated The LEGO Batman Movie PG for rude humor and some action. The LEGO Batman Movie poses an interesting question within its opening minutes: Would we need good guys, that is superheroes, if we didn’t have bad guys? Batman (voiced by Will Arnett) is quite comfortable saving Gotham City singlehandedly. But when his usual nemeses The Joker (voice of Zach Galifianakis) surprises him by surrendering himself to Gotham City police, Batman is out of a job. Of course, the lipstick fiend has ulterior motives. Playing with Batman’s vanity he manages to amass an army of other evil villains and attack the city. He also has a personal vendetta to pursue with the Dark Knight. The conflict between these opposing forces provides plenty of frenetic action throughout. Obviously, there’s no explicit carnage in a LEGO movie but the frequent peril may still be frightening to younger audiences. Even worse, this overabundance of mayhem often obscures the positive messages within this script. Fixing Batman’s narcissistic is tendencies the primary target of this film’s moral objective. His ego gets in the way of forming sincere relationships, as well as accepting help from others. These characteristics will be challenged after he falls in love with the new police commissioner (voice of Rosario Dawson), unwittingly agrees to adopt an obsessively admiring boy (voice of Michael Cera), and listens to his butler Alfred’s (voice of Ralph Fiennes) fatherly counsel. Themes of teamwork may also be a little confusing to children when possible allies include a legion of criminals who aren’t quite as bad as the really, really bad dudes that align with The Joker. Yes, this isn’t the only movie on screens with fifty shades of grey, and parents should be prepared to discuss the good and bad traits that exist in all of us. Although sight gags, like young Robin pulling his pants off, will keep kids amused, most of the humor here comes from sarcastic cultural references, decades of Batman depictions and other iconic characters. Parents and older teens will likely find plenty to laugh at, but you might want to leave the littlest ones at home.
What Parents need to know about The LEGO Batman Movie... Violence: Characters are in perilous situations throughout the film. Although the action is not graphic in its depictions, it still includes threats from bombs, explosions, imprisonment, reckless driving/flying, fist-fights, falling from heights, weapon use, vehicle crashes and property destruction. The distinction between “bad guys” and “good guys” is blurred when the heroes behave unkindly and less-nasty villains turn against more evil villains. Sexual Content: Some mild sexual innuendo and rude terms (like “butt”) are heard. Infrequent potty words and humor are included. Characters are seen in their underwear when they change their clothes. Profanity: No real profanities or terms of deity are used, but characters do exclaim copy-cat words such as “heck” and “gosh”. Alcohol / Drug Use: Social drinking is portrayed, and a couple of alcoholic beverages are mentioned. Eastern Shore Parents I March 2017
MPAA Rating: PG-13 Overall: B Violence: D+ Sexual Content: A Profanity: BAlcohol / Drug Use: A The MPAA has rated The Great Wall PG-13 for sequences of fantasy action violence. Going to The Great Wall expecting a vague lesson on Chinese history? There’s a good chance the fortune cookie you cracked open at dinner will have more to say about Asian legends than this movie. I didn’t know what to expect, so when the massive herd of viscous dinosaur-like creatures came crashing toward the Great Wall of China at about the 15 minute mark, I thought I’d drifted off to sleep and was having one of those “too much pizza before bed” dreams. In that quarter hour prior to the CGI invasion, Matt Damon plays it straight as William, a mercenary fighter who, along with his companion Tovar (Pedro Pascal), is looking for a supply of a mystical Chinese creation sure to be worth some big money back home. It is rumored that black powder exists and can create a fire more ferocious than anyone in Europe can possibly imagine. However, while on their quest these two have also had a close encounter with a ferocious beast from which they managed to remove a forearm. The gory souvenir will prove valuable when these hapless men stumble upon The Great Wall and meet an army populated with the most capable soldiers and weapons imaginable. Their lives are spared after displaying the dismembered limb and presenting themselves as traders. Still, they are restrained and held captive. And that’s about the time the slimy beasts show up and begin to breach the towering fortress. The timing couldn’t be any more fortuitous for William and Tovar. General Shao (Zhang Hanyu) quickly recognizes their fighting abilities. Meanwhile William also takes a liking to the beautiful deputy Commander Lin (Jing Tian), causing him to rethink the initial plan to get a sack of black powder and hit the dusty trail. Tovar, on the other hand, stays focused on the prize. With the help of Ballard (Willem Dafoe), another westerner captured by the Chinese, he plans to escape during the next giant lizard battle. Rumored to be the most expensive Chinese movie ever made, this China-US co-production is light on story and very heavy on monster goo. These carnivores bleed green and, according to the unwritten movie violence rulebook, that means there are no reasons why they can’t be sliced, diced, gored, quartered and blown to bits (that’s where the black powder comes in). The ravenous creatures get a taste of Chinese as well, when they devoir many of the opposing warriors, but these encounters are not shown in explicit detail. All this hash and mash is somewhat mitigated by tongue-in-cheek humor (the westerners get all the funny lines) yet it will still present some nightmarish images for pre-teens. Other possibly objectionable content is limited to a few mild profanities.
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Violence: Many scenes depict explicit monster violence with large dinosaur-like beasts being stabbed, sliced, gored and blown up; green blood is seen along with some body fragments. Human characters are also devoured, but with far less graphic detail. Human characters threaten one another with swords and other medieval-type implements. Characters are held captive, one is seen tied up in a cell. A human and monster come into conflict and we see the dismembered limb of the monster. Deaths are implied on a massive scale for both humans and monsters. Sexual Content: None noted. Profanity: Infrequent profanities are limited to mild and moderate curses, as well as terms of deity. Alcohol / Drug Use: None noted. 100
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