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Publisher’s Note Lynn Knighton

Kids Say the Wisest Things

Why you should overemphasize the good when parenting.

Choosing the Right Day Camp

So many options...which is best for your child?

Kids Say the Wisest Things Beth Long, PhD, LPC, BCBA

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Considering Camp?

Seven benefits for you and your child.

Summer Camp Guide Day, residential, sports camps and more!

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On The Cover Leah Chaney (7), daughter of Jason and Danielle Chaney and big sister to Asher (2). Leah loves everything to do with horses. She rides and shows with Trinity Farms. She specializes in English riding and is learning how to jump. 1

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As I sit here writing this letter, it is an absolutely beautiful, sunny day in the upper 60s. The kind of day that makes you just want to stay outside. This is a welcome change from the freezing, dreary days we had in February for sure! Yes, it is starting to feel like spring... and I love it! Spring is such an exciting time of year where the world feels fresh and new again. The grass turns from brown to green and the trees start to fill up with leaves. It feels as if the world is waking up from a long winter nap. I think it is especially true this year. After a full year now of dealing with the pandemic, there is finally hope on the horizon. Numbers are currently dropping (praying that trend continues) and vaccines are being distributed, giving all of us a glimmer of hope for the summer. As we began working on this month’s “Summer Camp” issue, we could definitely feel the excitement and anticipation as we heard from camps and families who missed out on their summer traditions last year. Yes, everyone admits things may not be back to “normal” but many of the camps already have safety measures in place and are eager to welcome back campers! And, after spending a LOT more family time together, I think both kids and parents are ready for some activities outside of the home too! As excited as you and your child may be for camp, pandemic or not, sometimes sending our children to camp can be scary. Parents wonder if their child will be happy, what safety protocols are in place, if their child will make friends, or if they are going to get homesick. These are very natural feelings parents go through. Turn to page 24 and read Mary Ann Blair’s feature, 7 Reasons Parents Should Consider Sending Their Child to Camp, to discover the many benefits of camp and calm your fears. If you are a parent seeking a full time day camp for the summer I urge you to go ahead and start looking today. Since your child will be spending so much time at 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 flip over to page 18 and read Choosing the Right Day Camp, by Christa Melnyk Hines. Also, register early. This will increase your chances of being able to secure the dates and times you need. With this being our annual Summer Camp Issue, we have again included a huge directory of day and overnight camps in our Summer Camp Guide, found on page 26. It does not matter if your child is interested in sports, theater, music, science, or all of it, you will find a huge variety of camp options in this valuable resource. Some of the camps we reached out to are still in the planning stages so make sure you stay tuned for our April issue, when we will have even more camps to share with you! However, if you see a camp you are interested in, please don’t delay. Go ahead and register. Some will fill up before the summer even begins, especially with some camps hosting smaller capacity. Even though we technically still have a couple more weeks of winter, spring has been giving us a wonderful sneak peek, so go outside and soak up some much needed sunshine and vitamin D! Stay Safe and Happy Spring!

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OVEREMPHASIZE THE GOOD THEY DO! When I started counseling in 2005, I swore I would NEVER work with children. At that time, I had toddlers at home and savored adult only conversation. The older I get, the more boring adults become. Adults sit still while talking about politics, food, and problems. Kids talk best when moving, find tremendous joy in a simple card game, and tell me their deepest thoughts for a few M&Ms. Over the last few years I have been working more and more with children. Do you know what I have learned? That children say the wisest things. I have learned more about how to be a better parent, person, and professional by rolling cars across the floor with three-year-olds than I ever learned in a doctoral class. The wisdom and insight that comes from their little mouths has challenged everything I believed about family life. Now, it is my pleasure to share with all of you the things your children want you to know. The things you miss when you are busy just keeping your children fed, clothed, and alive.

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In this month’s article, the one thing I want to share comes from a wise 9-year-old. He was having some problems with his parents and I asked him, “What do you want them to know?” He said, “I want them to listen to me. Not just my words. I want them to see me and know me.” Let me translate what he was saying, “I want them to see the good things I do, not just the bad things.” Kids are that simple; they need you to overemphasize the good they do! I learned this lesson in 2017. I went back to school to learn how to do a type of therapy called Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). My favorite thing about ABA is that it is grounded in positive reinforcement. When parents visit an ABA clinic, they always comment on how often they hear clapping, cheering, and phrases like “Great Job!”, “Good”, and “You are the best!” For two years, my counseling office was inside Great Leaps Learning Center (an excellent ABA clinic). Every day of those two years, all I heard was the staff constantly praising the kids. I heard this encouragement so much that it changed the way I talked to myself and others.

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It challenged my former approach, which was to make the most of every teachable moment. My most common phrases had been, “No, not that way”, “That is not right, try it again”, “You can do better than that”, “You just need to try harder” and “Let me just do it.” Now that I focus on overemphasizing the good, I am much happier and so is everyone around me. Please learn from my mistakes and listen to the wisdom of a 9-year-old boy: Focus on the good things they do! Let me give you some very practical examples of how to use positive reinforcement to encourage what you actually want to see in your children. • If your child will not/cannot sit still try having them sit still for 3 seconds and say, “Great job sitting still. I bet you can do it for 5 seconds now!” Instead of, “I don’t know what is wrong with you! Why can’t you just sit still?” • If your child attempts to clean, but does not do it to your liking try, “Thank you so much! You did a good job!” Then, the next time they start to clean, lovingly remind them to complete the part they forgot last time. • If your child HATES homework try having them attempt only one problem at a time, praising them for their effort, and rewarding them with a small break before starting the next problem. Instead of constantly correcting and criticizing. • If your child has behavior problems at school ask, “What did you do well today?” Instead of, “Did you get in trouble?” • If you have a whiny kid prompt them to ask in a non-whiny voice and do a happy dance when they do. Dr. Beth Long received her education in Counseling Psychology from Chapman University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Beth has worked in six unique clinical environments across the country and currently owns Works of Wonder Therapy in Montgomery. Beth utilizes the knowledge from a variety of different disciplines to give her patients the best care possible. To learn more visit www.worksofwondertherapy.com.

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SNAP Helps Kids Manage Emotions

SNAP, which stands for Stop Now And Plan, is an evidencebased, cognitive-behavioral model powered by the minds at Child Development Institute. The primary goal of SNAP is to keep children in school and out of trouble. The SNAP Boys and SNAP Girls program is designed for children ages 6-11 who are engaging in aggressive, anti-social behavior and/ or have come into contact with authority figures at school or in the community. Children and families participate with the goal of preventing future anti-social behavior and reducing the chances of conflict with family, peers and authority figures. SNAP services are completely free to youth and their families! In addition, SNAP families are fed healthy meals and snacks at each session. Sibling care and in-county transportation can be provided if needed. Kids attend gender-specific weekly group sessions for 13 weeks. They learn how to use SNAP in different situations through engaging activities, including discussions, role-playing and interactive games. A parent group meets at the same time. Parents learn effective child management and SNAP strategies. For more info, contact Valeria Slevin at (850) 375-3646 or valeria.slevin@lsfnet.org.

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MESS Hall Hiring Teen Volunteers For Mentorship Program

Pensacola MESS Hall volunteers are a vital component of our mission to share science with our community. Escambia and Santa Rosa high school students who are entering 10th-12th grades next year and are interested in communicating about math, engineering and science may apply. Earn up to 40 service hours in addition to receiving training and mentorship to work effectively with staff and other volunteers to provide a fun, educational experience. There is no fee to participate. Deadline to apply is April 20. For more info, contact Sarabeth Gordon at info@pensacolamesshall.org or call 877-YES-MESS (937-6377).

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Pensacola Little Theatre Events

Pensacola Little Theatre will perform A Midsummer Night’s Dream, adapted and directed by Ashley McGlothren, March 5-7, 11-14 and 18-21. Shakespeare’s hilarious fairy tale about the fickleness of love comes to life just in time for spring. Spend the evening in an enchanted forest filled with fairies, a quartet of confused royals, and a troupe of actors desperately trying to put on a play for the king. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. Auditions will be held at 6:30 p.m. March 8 and 9 for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Directed by Jay Bixler with music direction by Tina Buran. Performances will be April 30-May 16. For tickets or more info, call (850) 432-2042 or visit www. pensacolalittletheatre.com/.

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2021 Spring Food Truck Fest

March 6 * 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Community Maritime Park, Downtown Pensacola. The fest will feature a number of the city’s finest food trucks! We also will have vendors exhibiting and selling gifts, crafts, jewelry, personal care products, and much more. This is a family-friendly event. $2 admission and kids 12 and under are free. A portion of the proceeds goes to Feeding the Gulf Coast. For more info, call (850) 376-9350 or visit www.foodtruckfestpensacola.com.

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March Madness Starts in Pensacola

The 2021 Sun Belt Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships will be held Friday, March 5, through Monday, March 8, at the Pensacola Bay Center. All 12 members of the Sun Belt Conference will compete in the single-elimination tournament for women’s and men’s basketball. The men’s and women’s brackets will each include a total of 11 games to be played over the course of the four days. The schedule for the first round of the tournament has four games for the men and for the women slated for Friday, March 5. The top four teams in the conference will receive a bye and will face the first-round winners on Saturday, March 6. The semi-finals will be played on Sunday, March 7. On Sunday, a special “Fan Fest” event will also take place outside the Bay Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with food and drink, games and activities planned. The women’s and men’s champions will be crowned on Monday and will advance to the NCAA Women’s and Men’s Basketball Tournament. Individual tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at Ticketmaster or at the Pensacola Bay Center Box Office during normal business hours. Per COVID-19 protocols, fans attending must wear a facial covering and seating at the Pensacola Bay Center will be at 50% arena capacity for each tournament session. For more info, visit visitpensacola.com/sunbelt.

March 20 * 1:30 & 7:30 p.m. Saenger Theatre, Pensacola. For tickets or more info, call (850) 435-2533 or visit www.pensacolasymphony.com/.

Flora-Bama’s 8th Annual Beach Run/Walk for America’s Warriors

Saturday, March 20 7:30 a.m. start for Half Marathon; 9 a.m. start for 5K. The start and end point are both at the Flora-Bama and we run entirely on the beach! All 5K runners will be headed into Alabama and all 1/2 marathon runners will be headed into Florida. All registration fees will go to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. The Special Operations Warrior Foundation ensures full scholarship grants as well as educational and family counseling to the surviving children of Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps special operations personnel who lose their lives in the line of duty and immediate financial assistance for severely wounded special operations personnel and their families. A virtual option is also available at ItsYourRace.com. For more info, e-mail rachel@florabama.com or visit www.florabama.com/.

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Pensacola Habitat Food Truck Festival

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5-10 p.m. March 12 and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. March 13 Community Maritime Park More than 35 food trucks featuring dishes from various cooking styles and flavors will come together for this event to benefit Pensacola Habitat for Humanity! This year is Pensacola Habitat for Humanity’s 40th anniversary. To celebrate, we are adding some new components to this year’s event that we can’t wait to share! This year, our staff, volunteers and vendors will enforce a “no mask, no service” rule. In areas that have the potential for crowding, there will be marks on the ground to indicate appropriate physical distancing. There will, of course, be an amplified number of sanitation stations and hand sanitizer pumps at each food truck. There is a $2 admission fee; kids 12 and under enter free. Everyone will be required to show that they have a mask. If you forget yours, a $5 admission fee will include a Pensacola Habitat for Humanity mask. For more info, find us on Facebook or visit www.pensacolahabitat.org/events.

11 a.m.-11 p.m. March 27 11 a.m.-9 p.m. March 28 Community Maritime Park Amphitheater Food trucks and eleven tribute bands play over two days. Admission: $35 for one day and $60 two days. Call (850) 376-9350 or visit https://pensacolatributefest.com/.

Easter Egg Hunt & Kids’ Fun Day

April 3 * 1-4 p.m. Flora-Bama Tent, Perdido Key Kids’ crafts and face painting will begin at 1 p.m. in the tent. The Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 2 on the beach behind the Flora-Bama and the Easter Bunny will skydive onto the beach shortly after! Kids will have a chance to meet him and have their picture taken inside the tent after he lands. For more info, visit http://www.florabama.com/annual-events or call (850) 492-0611.

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Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire & Pirate Festival

Gulf Breeze Zoo Donates to Worldwide Conservation Programs

March 6-7 * 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Santa Rosa Fairgrounds, Milton Dress up as Renaissance characters (not required) and head out for a an exciting weekend full of history, music, food, arts, crafts and games. Stages and performance areas will be set up for scheduled shows, such as plays in Shakespearean or commedia dell’arte tradition, as well as anachronistic audience participation comedy routines. Other performances include dancers, magicians, musicians, jugglers and singers. Independent vendors sell medieval and Renaissance-themed handcrafts, clothing, books and artworks. Games include basic skills events such as archery or axe-throwing as well as other games of skill. For more info and detailed schedule, visit http://www.gcrf.us/ or call (850) 572-1407.

The Gulf Breeze Zoo and its Zoofari Parks sister zoos, Virginia Safari Park in Natural Bridge, Va. and Alabama Safari Park in Hope Hull, Ala., have donated $50,000 to conservation programs worldwide in 2020. “Conservation is at the core of our beliefs. Our parks, along with our very valued guests, allow us the opportunity to make a huge impact on saving species globally,” said Eric Mogensen, CEO of Zoofari Parks. “Our successes are fueled by our guests and their visitation. Although 2020 was a challenging time for many, our parks provided a safe and pleasurable escape for many families. Making a personal connection with our animals, while assisting us with conservation programs, provides a win-win for all.” The Gulf Breeze Zoo is home to more than 900 animals, with 38 species listed as threatened or endangered. Founded in 2010, the privately owned and funded park now welcomes guests from all over the country each year. Through admissions and animal encounters, each guest contributes to the conservation programs. These programs, administered through our Conservation Coordinator, funded grants to 17 non-profit wildlife conservation programs, spanning 130 countries. The Gulf Breeze Zoo is located off Highway 98. The Zoo opens at 9 a.m. daily. Visit www.GBZoo.com for updates, hours, events and more.

5th Annual Chili Cook-off & Car Show For Santa Rosa Kids’ House

March 6 * 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Ollie’s Neighborhood Grill, Milton. Trophies will be awarded for eight different classes. We will also have a 50/50 raffle. Donations will benefit Santa Rosa Kids’ House. For more info, visit www.santarosakidshouse.com/.

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Pensacola Catholic High School Dedicates New Buildings

On February 10, the Pensacola Catholic High community gathered together to celebrate the official blessing of the new Athletic Complex and the Tolan Family Student Life Center. The Most Reverend William Wack, C.S.C. presided over a special prayer service that began in the school gymnasium, where special guests were seated following the nownormal social distancing protocol. The ceremony concluded with the Bishop leading a procession to each of the new buildings where he said a blessing and then sprinkled the premises with holy water. Guests in the gym could watch the procession and additional blessings via the livestream feed that was being displayed in the gym and to anyone else viewing the Dedication Ceremony via the school’s Facebook page. Tours of the buildings were also given by the school’s Student Ambassadors to all those who wanted to see more. The completion of these buildings is the latest visible execution of the school’s Master Growth Plan that was completed in 2018, and then funded through the current Building on Faith, Family & Tradition Capital Campaign. Catholic High is grateful for all the generous donors who have made the completion of these buildings possible.

East Hill Christian Holds Homecoming

East Hill Christian School celebrated Homecoming Week with crazy dressup days, a dodgeball tournament, banner competitions and an outrageous pep rally. After the weeklong time of fun and festivities, EHCS held its Homecoming Court presentation, which ended with the crowning of the 2021 EHCS Homecoming King and Queen, J.T. Grizzard and Langley Knighten. All this was followed by rousing and competitive varsity boys’ and girls’ basketball games where the Eagles brought home the victory!

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CLA Celebrates Black History Month

Creative Learning Academy kicked off its Black History Month celebration with a scavenger hunt. Seventh-grader Luke Andrae developed the five-day hunt for the whole school community. The mission was to follow clues and as a family find common household items patented by African-American inventors. The scavenger hunt was part of a comprehensive unit of meaningful and fun experiences for all CLA students developed by the 7thgrade class. Binders were created for each grade that included suggestions for classroom activities and educational Black History Month resources. Students also created a website with additional resources and information, designed social media posts, read books focused on black history to lower school students and more. Their hard work was very much appreciated and will continue to be appreciated as teachers have their binders to refer to year after year.

Escambia County Honors McCreary as Teacher of the Year

Briana McCreary, Escambia County School District’s Teacher of the Year, was honored during the February Regular Meeting of the Escambia County School Board. She received a plaque and a Proclamation read upon the floor of the United States Congress by Representative Matt Gaetz. McCreary teaches third grade at Montclair Elementary School. 11

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Montessori Student Touches the World

A student in the Montessori School of Pensacola Entry Classroom (18-24 months) works with a Montessori puzzle map. This piece of geography curriculum allows the child to physically see and hold sections of the world in order to identify each continent, country and state that is represented in the puzzle. As the student progresses from year to year, he expands work with the puzzles, by tracing and watercoloring the pieces on paper. Then in later years, he will begin to label the words.

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Local Students Participate in County Spelling Bees

Thank you, Sandy Sansing, for your continued support of Spelling Bees in Escambia County. Shown are Bailey Middle’s winner, Kaylin Honeycutt, and participants from O.J. Semmes Elementary.

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St. Paul Chess Club

Chess Club has begun again at St. Paul Catholic School. We are so excited to offer this fun experience for our students led by Fr. Craig!

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PCHS Celebrates Catholic Heritage

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Montessori School of Pensacola’s Elementary students were thrilled to see their bounty of broccoli. Garden work is a very important part of the Montessori environment. Students work in the campus gardens, tending and harvesting seasonal vegetables. They acquire and improve crucial skills and have fun while enjoying a nature-friendly childhood experience.

On the last Sunday of January every year, Catholic schools across the nation kick off a week-long celebration of the joys and thanksgiving of being a Catholic school. Pensacola Catholic High, in grand tradition, joined in with various festivities that centered around Faith, Excellence & Service, the national theme. Each day focused on a different aspect of Catholic education with special prayers and lessons that were covered in Religion class, including the study of various saints that have been important to Catholic education. Fun activities were also sprinkled throughout the week including trivia games and special dress-up days. Monday’s focus was on “goodness” and prayers for the whole of Catholic schools. Students were shown a video on the history of Catholic Schools in our country. On Tuesday the focus was on “truth” and we celebrated our students for Student Appreciation Day. They enjoyed the privilege of wearing blue jeans and also received a candy surprise during their lunch break. Wednesday’s focus was on “piety” and celebrating our nation. Bishop William Wack presided over Mass in the school chapel that was livestreamed across the diocese to other Catholic schools via our Facebook page. We were blessed to have representatives in our chapel from Pensacola’s St. John’s Elementary School, as well as the Sacred Heart Cathedral School. Thursday’s targeted message was “listening for God’s call in our lives” and Teacher Appreciation Day. Teachers received the rare opportunity to wear their blue jeans! Students were also encouraged to share “extra love” with their teachers on this day. The focus on Friday was on the “first love of school” and celebrating our families, who support us in our faith and the opportunity to attend a Catholic school. In years past, this day was also “Swap Day” when parents attend school for their students. This year, because of COVID, we were saddened not to be able to host this tradition, but we did send our parents a special video that gave them a glimpse of life at CHS. Students also sent their parents a special letter of thanks for their love and support.

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St. Paul Faculty Conduct Epiphany Home Blessing

MSP Middle School Sells Succulents for Valentine’s Day

Middle School students at Montessori School of Pensacola hosted a fundraising sale of potted succulents. They wrote inspirational notes to accompany the plants and sold the plants as possible Valentine gifts.

In preparation for students returning at the start of the New Year, St. Paul Catholic School faculty participated in an Epiphany Home Blessing for our Spartan family home! The home blessing is done by writing on the door frame with chalk the symbols 20+C+M+B+21. The numbers represent the current year, the + reminds us of the cross on which our Savior died and the letters stand for the traditional names of the wise men - Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar, as well as an abbreviation for the Latin phrase “Christus mansionem benedicat,” which means “Christ, bless this house.”

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East Hill Christian Holds History Fair

East Hill Christian School announces the following History Fair winners for middle and high school: Junior High Individual Exhibit: Lily Treick, first place; Sophia Bondurant, second place; and Bailey Hansler & Emma Osborn, third place (tied). Junior Individual Website: Jack Treick, first place; Abigail Hrabar, second place; and James d’Entremont, third place. High School Individual Exhibit: Lindsay Thomas, first place; Shelby Witter, second place; and Jeremy Herren, third place. Group Exhibit: Johnathon Coltrane and Baylea Rardin, first place; and Daniel Lysenko and Kaylee Pate, second place. Individual Website: Gracie Hamilton, first place. Group Website: JJ Robles and Nick Young, first place. Individual Documentary: Jonathan Lin, first place. The EHCS finalists now move on to the Escambia County District History Fair!

In December 2020, Pensacola Catholic High School was proud to host a team from ESPN for the live telecast of Damarius McGhee’s choice for where he would attend college and play football. McGhee, a four-star recruit, had offers from more than 30 schools, including Alabama, LSU, Miami, Mississippi State, Ole Miss and Tennessee. For his big day he was surrounded by his family and coaches, when he communicated his choice to be an LSU Tiger. He will report to Baton Rouge after his CHS graduation to begin his training.

Spartan Sports Finish Successful Seasons

St. Paul Catholic School had several Spartan champions this year. Tackle football, 4/5 Volleyball and 3/4 Flag Football all won first in their divisions! We were able to kick off the championship game weekend with a small pep rally to honor our 8th-grade athletes. The event was livestreamed to Spartan families and to the classrooms so all could watch.

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Redeemer Celebrates Lutheran Schools Week

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The East Hill Christian School basketball and cheer teams travelled to Dothan, Ala., to serve at The Harbor Ministry. The teams were able to serve at a homeless tent community and a public housing community. They gave out meals, canned items, water bottles and Gatorade. They were also able to pray with community residents. The athletes were able to carry out The Harbor mission by demonstrating the love of Christ and helping to serve all those in need, physically and spiritually. A big thank you to Coach Samba Johnson for organizing this service opportunity!

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Free Virtual Workshops Supporting Your Student

The Escambia County Public Schools Foundation has partnered with the University of West Florida to offer workshops to help parents support their student and their student’s teachers. “We welcome this partnership with UWF. Parents, teachers and students have been challenged during the pandemic with remote and virtual learning situations,” said Lee Hansen, board president of the Escambia County Public Schools Foundation. “These workshops will help everyone maximize learning. Together we can fulfill our Foundation’s mission to ensure every student is college or career ready when they graduate.” The virtual sessions in this series, entitled “Supporting Your Student,” will be on the second and fourth Tuesday through April. Each session begins at 5 p.m. with a 30-minute workshop followed by 15 minutes for questions from parents. UWF faculty from the departments of teacher education and educational leadership and instructional design and technology are presenting the workshops. ““We have asked ourselves how we could meet the needs of the community during this pandemic, and this series in support of parents and caregivers is one answer to that,” said Dr. William Crawley, dean of the College of Education and Professional Studies. Pre-registration is required. Please email foundation@ecsdfl.us for more information and to sign up for one or more workshops. Upcoming dates, topics and presenters in this series are listed below. A ZOOM link will be sent to those who have pre-registered. A reminder will also be emailed on the days of the events. March 9: Establishing Routines and Systems to Stay Organized; presenters: Dr. Tim Morse and Dr. Holley Handley March 23: Encouraging and Motivating for Success; presenters: Dr. Nguyen Nguyen and Dr. Jennifer Stark April 13: Creating a Positive Environment for At-home Learning; presenters: Dr. John Pecore, Dr. Melanie DiLoreto and Dr. Minkyoung Kim April 27: Addressing the Unique Challenges of Children with Special Needs; presenters: Dr. Keri Fogle and Dr. Shim Lew

MSP Middle School Students Adapts During Covid

Despite the pandemic and the changes it has brought to classrooms across the country, Montessori School of Pensacola students have been able to adjust. Families have the choice to attend in-person or virtually. Students in the classroom are now used to wearing masks and socially distancing. They spread out across the classroom and work on assignments using Montessori materials and their Google Chromebooks. Schools and the experiences for students have been so changed during these times of Covid, but MSP is providing a safe and caring environment in which students can learn and grow.

St. Paul Seventh-Graders Participate in History Day

Students in the 7th-grade class at St. Paul Catholic School successfully completed the 2021 National History Day (NHD) academic program, which encompassed historical research, interpretation and creative expression by becoming writers, filmmakers, web designers, playwrights and artists. Students used historical research focused on this year’s theme of “Communication in History: The Key to Understanding” to design their projects. The experience culminates in a series of contests at the local and affiliate levels with students advancing to the County contest.

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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 xperience where they’ll meet new friends, gain self-confidence and learn new skills --all while giving you peace of mind. Begin with basics. First determine

your schedule needs. Some camps are only a few hours a day while others are structured to work well with a working parent’s schedule. Figure out if you’ll need to arrange before or after care. From there, seek a camp with “caring staff, fun programs and a dedication to the health and safety of the campers,” says DD Gass, a director of camps and school-age services for a faith-based community center.

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.” 19

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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.

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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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Calm butterflies. Many youngsters have a hard time 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. GPP

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use it to build consumer profiles to make educated guesses about what you’re likely to buy in the future. These models are valuable, and they use them to sell you stuff or sell your data profile to other companies. For example, your fridge could sell your data to an ice cream company or a health insurance provider.

Smart Devices

More than six in 10 parents say their young kids interact with voiceactivated assistants. Are you one of them? If you’re weighing the pros and cons of products such as smart watches, smart speakers, and even smartphones that track pretty much everything you do, a peek behind the curtain will help you determine whether the benefits to your family are worth it. This guide tells you all about smart devices -- what they are, what they can do for you and your family, how to use them as safely as possible, and how to protect your family’s privacy in a world increasingly powered by data.

What is COPPA, and how does it protect my child? COPPA

stands for the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. It’s a federal law enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). COPPA prevents online companies from collecting and using data from kids under 13 without parental consent. This is why nearly all social media companies set their minimum age requirement at 13--because their business models depend on tracking users. Smart devices aren’t allowed to knowingly track kids because of the COPPA rule, but when the devices are used in the home, they don’t necessarily know the ages of all users. When you set up individual profiles for your kids on smart speakers, it somewhat limits what information the device can collect and store when it knows a kid is using it.

What are smart devices? The “smart” part refers to any device that communicates with other devices over the internet. But the kinds of smart products designed for home or personal use, such Apple HomePod, Amazon Echo, Facebook Portal, and Google Home smart speakers, can also adapt to their owners using artificial intelligence technology that “learns” your behavior. These types of products can save time, effort, money, and even human life. They make it easy to play music, get homework help, and make a grocery list. Smart thermostats and lights, for example, can reduce your energy bill. And smart medical devices can alert your doctor when your kid’s asthma flares up.

How can I limit the data my smart devices collect? Most connected products

have privacy settings that put limits on the use of your data, such as how much the company can collect, what they use it for, how long they can keep it, and how you--as the source of that data--can interact with it. You can usually find privacy settings in your account profile on the company’s website or on an associated app (which is often required to run a smart device). Some privacy features, such as location services, can only be turned on or off. Some you can fine-tune. In the Alexa app that works with Amazon’s Echo, for example, you can restrict Amazon from using your voice recordings for certain purposes. They may still collect this information; they just can’t use it for purposes you’ve opted out of.

How do smart products work? Unlike “dumb” electronics, smart products use a combination of data and sophisticated software calculations to do what you want them to do. They can take information from a variety of sources, including human voices, sensors that monitor the environment, biometrics (thumbprints and faces), and apps, so every product performs a little differently for each person. But the biggest difference between smart devices and regular ones are that they need you--specifically your data-to customize to your needs. And all that data needs to go somewhere, so it’s usually stored in the “cloud” (basically, giant computer servers) out of your sight and mostly out of your control.

What’s the safest way for my family to use smart devices? • Use strong passwords -- and make sure your kids do, too. Strong, well-protected passwords can thwart hackers looking for easy combinations to gain access to your information. Also, take advantage of additional security measures such as two-factor authentication. • Protect children with parental consent. If kids will be interacting with smart devices and companies give you the option of setting up profiles for them, take advantage of that feature, as it can limit what’s collected. If you want your kids to have, say, their own home assistant for their room, just make sure you enable all the privacy settings you can. To be ultra safe (some might think paranoid), you can turn off the device’s microphone at night after the kids go to bed. • Remind your kids to connect safely. Public networks are prime targets for hackers (both local and international), so try to avoid them. If you have to use a public network, consider downloading a VPN (virtual private network) and make sure to enable the browser setting “always use HTTPS” to add another layer of encryption to your data.

What kinds of information do smart devices collect? Smart

devices collect--at the very least--the data they need to provide you with the service they’re offering. For example, your kid’s location-aware watch tracks his whereabouts. A smart refrigerator tracks what food you buy. Home assistants track your requests. But they typically collect way more data than they technically need to do their job. The watch still monitors your kid’s location even when he’s at home eating dinner and may also log which other watches are nearby it or track fitness metrics. The fridge may track every time someone opens the door. It’s unclear how much smart speakers pick up of your home chatter, since they sometimes butt in to conversations unexpectedly. Companies claim that they need this data to make their products work better. But they also Greater Pensacola Parents I March 2021

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screen hiatus, especially during the summer months. Spending time outdoors, learning a new skill, having fun, and forming new friendships is good for the body and soul!

If you have never sent your kids to a summer camp, here are 7 reasons why you should consider it!

With so many options, it’s easy to find a great fit for your child. From sports camps and art camps to STEM-based camps

Sending kids to camp is beneficial for you, too. Driving

away from your child(ren) on the first day might be a little gutwrenching. But entrusting your kids to someone else for a while can be truly beneficial. Maybe it will free up time for some overdue self-care, or give you and your partner time to reconnect. Maybe it will provide an opportunity to hit the reset button with your tween or teen. After all, absence makes the heart grow fonder! Parenting is tough work, so don’t feel guilty if you enjoy this time to yourself. Chances are, your kids are having a blast without you!

and more traditional overnight options, summer camps are designed to serve a variety of ages and interests. The length of camp can range from a few mornings for younger kiddos to weeklong sleep-away camps for older kids. Local churches, school districts, and other organizations like the YMCA, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Camp Fire, and 4-H offer a wide range of camps. With a little bit of research, you can easily find a camp well-suited for your child.

Camps provide kids with experiences they might not have access to in “everyday” life. Horseback riding. Paddling

Your child’s experience as a camper could help land a summer job in the future. Camps are staffed by amazing

a canoe across the lake. Wilderness survival. Conquering a ropes course. Sleeping under the stars. Adventures are endless at camp, and your child will have an opportunity to try something brand new. For the youngest campers, trying a new craft activity or learning a new camp song can be so much fun!

counselors who provide kids with all kinds of good, clean fun. Most of these counselors were campers once, too. Now they get to help a new set of youngsters make unforgettable summer memories, all while sharpening their own teamwork and leadership skills. Your child might have that same opportunity one day. What great way to spend a summer!

Camps are a safe place to practice social skills. It might be awkward or uncomfortable for your child during those first few hours of camp when they don’t know a single soul. After all, stepping into a new social environment can be challenging. But the ability to comfortably communicate with new people is a life skill that all kids need, and a camp is a great place to practice! Camps also provide kids an opportunity to form friendships.

Camp is just plain fun. So many adults have fond memories from their days at camp, and kids who have been to camp often say it’s a favorite part of their summer. Odds are, your kids are going to love it! And for that reason alone, it’s worth sending them to camp. GPP

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1060 North Guillemard Street, Pensacola June 7th - August 6th (1-5 grades); 9:00am4:00pm. Pottery, drawing, sculpture, collage, 3-D design, mixed media, painting, printmaking, glass, textiles and more. Weekly themes are designed to offer a variety of mediums, as well as incorporating STEAM, history, conservation, world cultures, yoga, games, and more into lessons. Extended care offered. $225-$265/week. Early bird discount if registered by March 15th. 850-429-1222 info@firstcityart.org www.firstcityart.org/contact

Little Prodigies Music and Arts Center

1308 West Nine Mile Road, Pensacola Please visit our website for dates, times and additional camp information. 850-332-6462 www.prodigiesonline.com

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Five Flags Dance Academy

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8084 North Davis Highway (Suite F-1), Pensacola Summer programs begin June 7, 2020. Princess Camps all summer. Boys and Girls camps offered

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each week, 8:00am - 6:00pm. $150 per week. Also offering Summer Intensives, $160/week.

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Historic Sacred Heart Hospital, 1010 N. 12th Avenue, Suite #238, Pensacola Showstoppers Summer Camp! Broadway Dance, Voice, Acting, Stagecraft, Improv and More! Showstopper Minis! (Rising K-2nd) July 12 - 16, 9am - 12pm. Showstopper Juniors (Rising 3rd - 5th), July 19 - 23, 9am - 12pm. Registration available on our website or email us for more information. 850-221-7438 hell@mixonmagic.com www.mixonmagic.com

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601 North Palafox Street, Pensacola June 1-July 23, 2021. Rising PreK3-1st grade. 8:00am-5:30pm. Full-day $225/week, Half-day $145/week.

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223 North Palafox Street, Pensacola June 1-July 23, 2021. Rising 2nd - 8th grade. 8:00am-5:30pm. Full-day $225/week, Half-day $145/week.

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Pensacola State College, 1000 College Boulevard, Pensacola June 14–July 30, 2021. Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:45pm for ages 6-12 years. Follow us on Facebook for updates @ Kids College Pensacola State College. Offering in-person camps; virtual STEM camps. NEW: Camps for teens and Kids College at the Century Center

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10 Brent Lane, Pensacola June 7-July 30, 2021 Monday - Friday 8:00am3:00pm with extended care available until 5:30pm for 1st-6th grade. Campers will enjoy exciting STEM activities and academic review games concentrating on mathematics, science, and reading skills.

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Sam’s Fun City, 6709 Pensacola Blvd, Pensacola A traditional camp with outdoor & off-site activities and educational programs from our Science of Fun Program. Ages: rising 1st grade-rising 7th grade, divided by ages. Monday-Friday 8:30am5:00pm with extended hours 7:30am-6:00pm. Lunch included. Register online. 850-505-0800 www.samsfuncity.com/summer-camp

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5636 Woodbine Road, Pace Five Star Dance Centre presents a Summer Of Dance! Weekly themed dance camps include crafts, snacks, art show and performance! See the schedule on our website.

years. $60 City Resident/$70 Non-Resident. Register online beginning April 5, 2021. This weeklong camp will include learning several dances, making mermaid crafts and costumes, and concludes with a mini performance and family party to display all that is learned. Please bring a snack each day.

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Pensacola Christian College, 250 Brent Lane, Pensacola June 7-August 13, 2021. Monday - Friday 8:00am3:00pm with extended care available until 5:30pm for ages 6–12 years and 5 year olds who have completed K5. Bowling, swimming, ice skating and more! Enroll for a week, a month, or the entire summer!

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Blessed Star Montessori Christian School

Marcus Pointe Christian School, 6205 North “W” Street, Pensacola May 24th-Summer, 2021 for ages 4 years (by June 1st) - 5th grade. Camp is from 8:00am 3:00pm. Doors open at 7:00am. Extended hours are available from 3:00pm – 6:00pm.

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Early Childhood Summer Camp

Montessori School of Pensacola, 1010 North 12th Avenue, Pensacola There will be 10 exciting themed camp weeks (science, art, music, and more) from 8-12, with extended hours until 5:30pm available. For children ages 4 through 1st grade.

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Vickrey Center, 2130 Summit Blvd, Pensacola June 7-August 6, 2021, Monday-Friday 7:00am6:00pm. Ages 12-16 years. Low/High rope course, rock wall climb, camp experiences, sports, field trips, STEAM, mission/service projects, swimming and more! Registration begins March 1st. “Y Assistance” Available. Please inquire. It is our desire that every child have an opportunity to participate in YMCA camp experiences.

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9318 Pensacola Boulevard, Pensacola Camp for ages 4 years-5th grade. Swimming, cooking, crafts, movies, and more. Please call for pricing and availability.

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Falbo’s Family Karate Summer Camp

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3031 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze Family Karate Summer Camp-June 14–July 16 & July 26-Aug 9, 2021. Opening at 7:30am (extended hours 6:30am), pick up after karate class or by 6:00pm. Choose daily or weekly. Daily field trips: swimming, movie, skating including CiCi’s. See Schedule online. Space is limited! Reserve your spot.

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Vickerey Center, 2130 Summit Blvd, Pensacola June 7-August 6, 2021, Monday-Friday 7:00am6:00pm. Ages 4-11 years. Camp songs, field games, low rope challenge courses, sports, field trips, arts & crafts STEAM, mission/service projects, swimming and more! Registration begins

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Malena’s Mini School

31 Memorial Parkway SW, Fort Walton STEAM Workshops Tuesday’s from June 1 - July 27, for ages 5 - 12. 9:00am - 1:00pm.

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Emerald Coast Science Center

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901 North A Street, Pensacola Please visit our website or call for information.

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9151 North Davis Highway, Pensacola Summer Camp programs for children aged 4 to 12 years. Please call or email the school office for camp registration.

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Miss Kathy’s Day Camp

2275 East Johnson Avenue, Pensacola We offer a fun filled summer schedule for your child. Summer Camp for ages 5 - 12 years.

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PTSDA Karate Summer Camp

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2379 Pawnee Drive, Navarre Call for Summer Camp programs and registration. 850-936-0049 www.ymcanwfl.org

Wild and Wise Camp

Pensacola State College, 1000 College Boulevard, Pensacola Summer camp for ages 5 - 7 years. Monday Friday, 7:00am – 5:30pm. Space is limited.

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Wild and Wise Camp

Camp Fire Clubhouse - Milton, 5590 Byrom Street, Milton Summer camp for Ages 8 - 12 years. Monday Friday 7:00am – 5:30pm. Space is limited to 35 spots. Limited transportation from Pensacola. Please call for more information. 850-476-1760 info@cfgulfwind.org www.campfirekidsfl.com/camps_1

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Century Child Development Center, 6031 Industrial Boulevard, Century Summer Camp for ages 5-12. Monday-Friday, 7:00am – 5:30pm. Space is limited 850-256-0953 info@cfgulfwind.org www.campfirekidsfl.com/camps_1

Winshape Camp for Communities Gulf Breeze

Coastline Calvary Chapel, 1122 Oriole Beach Road, Gulf Breeze Have the summer of a lifetime close to home! July 19 - 23, 2021 for completed K - 8th grade. Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm and Friday 8:00am-12:00pm.

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Gonzalez United Methodist Church Summer Camp

2026 Pauline Street, Cantonment Our summer program runs from May - August. Monday - Friday from 6:30am - 6:00pm. Ages: Kindergarten - 5th grade.

850-968-6245 cec@gonzalezmethodist.org www.gonzalezmethodist.org/child-enrichment-center

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Kids 4 Fun Summer Day Camp

4050 Avalon Boulevard, Milton Camp: June 11-August 9, Monday - Friday 6:30am-6:00pm. Ages 5-12 years. We provide a super fun time with games, activities, and field trips while learning all the awesome benefits of Martial Arts. Call to register. 850-530-6078; 850-983-0870 www.kids4funsummerdaycamp.com

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Kids 4 Fun Summer Day Camp

4475 Coastal Lane, Pace Camp: June 11-August 9, Monday - Friday 6:30am-6:00pm. Ages 5-12 years. We provide a super fun time with games, activities, and field trips while learning all the awesome benefits of Martial Arts. Call to register. 850-530-6078; 850-995-4191 www.kids4funsummerdaycamp.com

Kids 4 Fun Summer Day Camp

2258 Hwy 87 South, Navarre Camp: June 11-August 9, Monday - Friday 6:30am-6:00pm. Ages 5-12 years. We provide a super fun time with games, activities, and field trips while learning all the awesome benefits of Martial Arts. Call to register.

850-530-6078 www.kids4funsummerdaycamp.com

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Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, gender/sex, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its educational programs, activities, or employment. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the College’s nondiscrimination policies, contact the Executive Director, Institutional Equity and Student Conduct at 850-484-1759, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd., Pensacola, Florida 32504.

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Salvation Army Summer Day Camp

The Salvation Army of Pensacola, Florida Community Center, 1501 North Q Street, Pensacola Please contact us for information 850-432-1501 (Ext 4) www.facebook.com/PensacolaSalvationArmy

Educational & Miscellaneous Pensacola Cooks Jr. Chef Cooking and Baking Camps ad on page 35

PCK Cooking Classroom, 3632 Barrancas Avenue, Pensacola 2021 Camps: June 7-11, June 21-25: Jr. Pastry Chef Baking Basics; June 14-18, June 28-July 2: Jr. Pastry Chef Advanced Baking; July 12-16: Flavors of the Pensacola Culinary Scene. July 19-23: Camp Global Jr. Chefs: Global Foods Connected; July 26-30: Camp Bake Bake/No-Bake: Cool Recipes for Hot Summer Days. 9am-12pm (ages 6-9) and 2pm-5pm(ages 10-15). $225/camper per camp. 850-456-0743 info@pensacolacooks.com www.pensacolacooks.com

American Autism & Rehabilitation Center

8909 Rand Avenue, Daphne The American Autism and Rehabilitation Center will offer a cooking camp Monday-Thursday July 12-15th 9am-12pm noon. No diagnosis is required. Please visit our website for additional camp information.

251- 210-1632 (Ext. 104) info@americanautismcenter.com www.AmericanAutismCenter.com

Aviation Challenge Camp

One Tranquility Base, Huntsville See more details under Overnight Camps. 800-637-7223 camps@rocketcenter.com www.spacecamp.com/aviation

Kids for Camp - Autism Pensacola

Various locations, Pensacola June 16–July 21, 2021, Monday - Thursday. A program that uses Applied Behavior Analysis, to support individuals with autism. Call for program availability.

850-434-7171 shanan@autismpensacola.org www.autismpensacola.org/our-programs/kids-for-camp

Pensacola MESS Hall

New Location Coming Soon! Pensacola Ignite scientific curiosity! Offering weeklong, half day & full day exploration of topics in science. More info, new location & registration available online soon! 877-937-6377 info@pensacolamesshall.org www.pensacolamesshall.org

Summer Camps-Academic (Teen Camps)

Pensacola Christian College, 250 Brent Lane, Pensacola Build new friendships, learn from teachers and coaches who love what they do, and share experiences you’ve never had before. Get ready to jump into an unforgettable summer at the camp of your choice on Pensacola Christian College’s campus. Academic Camps include: Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Elementary Education, Engineering and Science, History and Political Science, Nursing, Pre-Med, Writing, Art, Drama, and Music. 850-969-1689 Reservations@youthourtreachcamps.com www.youthoutreachcamps.com

Gymnastics & Cheer

First City No Bummer Summer Gymnastics Camp

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850-474-1068 info@firstcitygymnastics.com www.firstcitygymnastics.com

Gulf Breeze Funplex

3123 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze Please visit our website or Facebook page for upcoming camp information 850-932-2297 gulfbreezegym@gmail.com www.gulfbreezefunplex.com

Gulf Coast Elite All - Star Cheer

4607 Saufley Field Road, Pensacola Please visit our website or Facebook page for information. 850-898-3366 info@gulfcoastelitecheer.com www.gulfcoastelitecheer.com

Gulf Coast Gymnastics

1844 Cowen Road, Gulf Breeze Join us for a summer of fun! Check our website or call for questions. Camp dates to be announced. 850-934-3990 gulfcoastgym@bellsouth.net www.gulfcoastgym.com

Salute Gymnastics Academy

9245 North Palafox Street, Pensacola Check our website for updated information.

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10437 Sorrento Road (Unit #206), Pensacola Please visit our website or Facebook page for camp information to be announced! 850-495-1734 tlgpensacolafl@thelittlegym.com www.thelittlegym.com/pensacolafl

Horseback Riding Riverview Camp for Girls ad on page 28

757 County Road 614, Mentone See listing details under Overnight Camps in this directory. 800-882-0722 info@riverviewcamp.com www.riverviewcamp.com

Aubrey Hill Equestrian Center

2729 Ten Mile Road, Pace Equestrian Facility offering lessons, camps, birthday parties,boarding, training and sales. 850-396-3102 www.aubreyhill.com

Crazy Acres Ranch Summer Horse Camps 3030 Highway 97, Molino Summer clinics and camps - dates to be announced.

850-206-8113 www.facebook.com/CrazyAcresRanch

Trinity Farms

3700 Aubrey Lane, Pace Our summer camp welcomes riders of all levels.We have offer horseback and fun activities like painting horses, arts and crafts, relay races, games, popsicle parties, movies,cooking, and more! 850-995-8898 trinityfarm.nwf@gmail.com www.trinityfarmnwf.com

Valley View Ranch Equestrian Camp for Girls 606 Valley View Ranch Road, Cloudland One or two-week sessions June 6 – August 6, 2021. Overnight camps for girls, ages 8-17 years. English, Western, Barrels, Vaulting, and Trails. 706-862-2231 www.valleyviewranch.com

Music and Theater Pensacola Children’s Chorus ad on page 15

46 East Chase Street, Pensacola Sing in the Summer with Pensacola Children’s Chorus’ weekly performing arts camps! Open to young performers in grades 1-12, your aspiring star will feel right at home on stage with PCC. Multi-week discounts & scholarships available! Limited Availability. Early-bird pricing ends April 30. Come sing with PCC! 850-434-7760 www.pensacolasings.org

Pensacola Little Theatre ad on page 21

400 South Jefferson Street, Pensacola Open to ages 6-14 years. All skill levels welcome. Six full weeks of imagination and character building! Theatre games, scavenger hunt, lessons in stage makeup and costumes, end of camp performance and more!

850-432-2042 education@pensacolalittletheatre.com www.pensacolalittletheatre.com

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Gull Point Resource Center, 7000 Spanish Trail, Pensacola June 14-18, 2021. 9:00am-12:00pm. Ages 4-10 years. $60 City Resident /$70 Non-Resident.

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Gulf Breeze School of Music

5 Center Road, Gulf Breeze Check our Facebook page and website for Summer Sessions to be announced.

850-261-8824 rachael@gulfbreezeschoolofmusic. com www.gulfbreezeschoolofmusic.com

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10400 Beckwith Lane, Fairhope Join us for the “Best Week Ever!” at Beckwith, packed with sailing, swimming, arts & crafts, zip-lining, and so much more! Visit our website for information about dates and rates. 251-928-7844 www.beckwithal.com

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250 Brent Lane, Pensacola Week-long overnight camp sessions run June 20July 25, 2021. For boys and girls ages 8–12 years. Zip lining, team competitions, arts/crafts, archery, swimming (with water slides), and more! A place where children can enjoy outdoor fun in a loving and christian environment. Register today! 850-479-6555 Reservations@CampOPines.com www.campopines.com

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Dauphin Island Sea Lab Summer Residential Camp ad on page 32

Dauphin Island Sea Lab, 101 Bienville Boulevard, Dauphin Island Barrier Island Explorers: Rising 5th-6th graders June 20-June 23, July 18-July 21; Marine DeTECHtives: Rising 7th-8th grade June 8-11,

July 6-9; Gulf Island Journey: Rising 7th-9th grades June 6-11, June 27-July 2, July 11-16, July 25-30; Bay Voyager: Rising 9th-12th grade June 13-18, July 25-30; Coastal Fisheries Camp: Rising 9th-12th graders May 30-June 4. Registration/camp specifics are available online. 251-861-2141 (Ext. 7515) DHPsummer@disl.org www.disl.org

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Dauphin Island Sea Lab Marine Science Course ad on page 32

Dauphin Island Sea Lab, 101 Bienville Boulevard, Dauphin Island Marine Science High School Course: June 20July 16. An immersive 4-week academic class which introduces high school students to a better understanding of the various fields in marine science. Registration/camp specifics are available online. 251-861-2141 (Ext 7515) DHPsummer@disl.org www.disl.org

Riverview Camp for Girls ad on page 28

757 County Road 614, Mentone 2021 Camps run from June 6-August 1. An all girls overnight camp with short and long-term sessions for girls ages 6-16. Horseback riding, swimming, nature trails, arts and crafts, and much more! Also offering weekend retreats for mother-daughter adventures. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. 800-882-0722 info@riverviewcamp.com www.riverviewcamp.com

Teen Extreme Youth Camp ad on page 12

Pensacola Christian College, 250 Brent Lane, Pensacola At Teen Extreme’s youth camp, the days will be packed with extreme competitions and activities. You will experience uplifting messages and create new friendships on the campus of Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola, FL. The combination of fun activities and spiritual focus will make it

a week you will never forget!

850-969-1555 Reservations@teenextremecamp. com www.teenextremecamp.com

YMCA Wolf Bay @ Camp Baldwin ad on page 25, 37

8749 Baptist Camp Road, Elberta A one-week residential camp that includes lodging, 3 meals/day, activities that include but are not limited to: Fresh water Lakefront, Rope Challenge Course, Land Zip Line, Hiking trails, Swimming Pool, Miniature Golf Course, Gymnasium. Registration: March 1-June 30. “Y Assistance” Available. Please inquire. It is our desire that every child have an opportunity to participate in YMCA camp experiences. 850-478-1222 astephens@ymcanwfl.org www.ymcanwfl.org/

Adventure Together: Girl Scouts of Gateway Summer Camp

Camp Kugelman, 12180 County Rd 99, Lillian This summer, prepare for an adventure — one that’s totally girl-led! Your girl can sign up for virtual options to take Girl Scout summer camp with her wherever she goes or she can experience the outdoors at our camp near Pensacola! (877) 764-5237 customercare@girlscouts-gateway.org www.girlscouts-gateway.org/en/camps/summer-camp. html

Aviation Challenge Camp

Bazooka Soccer Camp

Pensacola Residential Session Camp 1: July 5-9, 2021 Ages 10-18 years; Residential Session Camp 2: July 10-14, 2021 Ages 10-18 years. 2 Week Residential Camp: July 5-18, 2021 850-356-2996 boni@bazookasoccer.com www.bazookasoccer.com

Camp ASCCA

5278 Camp Ascca Drive, Jacksons Gap Camp ASCCA offers campers a wide variety of traditional recreational and educational activities with a unique design for accessibility. Summer sessions begin July 4, 2021. 256-825-9226 info@campascca.org www.campascca.org

Camp Marymount

1318 Fairview Boulevard, Fairview We offer four sessions ranging from one to five weeks for campers age 6-16. Girls’ dates: May 33- June 11 and June 13- July 2. Boys’ dates: July 11- July 16 and July 18 – July 30. 615-799-0410 info@campmarymount.com www.campmarymount.com

Camp Seale Harris

various locations in Pensacola, FL and Alabama, Pensacola Camp Seale Harris is for kids & teens with diabetes and their family members. Camps & programs available in several cities across Pensacola, Fl and in Alabama.

One Tranquility Base, Huntsville Camp sessions begin June and run through August 2021 for ages 9 - 18 years. Visit our website for session options,dates and registration.

205-402-0415 www.campsealeharris.org

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Camp Walkabout

171 Baylor School Road, Chattanooga Discover everything you never knew you could do. From hiking and paddling to caving and climbing, The Walkabout Experience brings a

new adventure every day. Ages 8-16.

423-267-8506 (Ext. 827) badams@baylorschool.org www.baylorschool.org/summer

Camp Woodmont

381 Moonlight Drive, Cloudland ACA accredited camp-loads of activities: archery, climbing, horseback riding, canoeing, crafts, game and more! 1 & 2 week sessions for boys & girls 6 to 14. Season: May 30-July 30. (423) 472-6070 alyson@campwoodmont.com www.campwoodmont.com

Lookout Mountain Camp for Boys

277 County Road 632, Mentone Residential camp for Boys since 1928. Several session options available. Dates, times and additional camp information available online.

256-634-4758 LookoutMountainCamp@gmail.com www.lookoutmountaincamp.com

Sports Camp 41st Chip Boes Championship Basketball Camp ad on Inside Back Cover

Malcolm Yonge Community Center, 925 East Jackson Street, Pensacola June 7-11, June 21-25, & July 19-23, 2021. Monday - Friday 9:00am-12:30pm. Ages: 7-14 years. $95 per session. This program is brought to you by Play Pensacola! The Chip Boes Championship Basketball Camp is a five-day clinic with strong emphasis on individual skill development led by highly successful former high school and college coach and five-time “Coach of the Year” award winner Chip Boes. Each camper receives

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a basketball, camp shirt, ice cream party, group and individual competitions, league and tournament play and more! 850-968-9299 chipboes@gmail.com www.chipboes.blogspot.com

Challenger International Soccer Camps ad on Inside Back Cover

Roger Scott Tennis Center, 2130 Summit Boulevard, Pensacola July 19-23, 2021. 8:00am-9:00am, Tiny Tikes (Ages 3-5), $104. 9:00am-12:00pm or 5:30pm8:30pm, Half Day (Ages 4-14), $142. This program is brought to you by Play Pensacola! Challenger Sports, the leading soccer camp company in North America, has combined the most popular elements of British Soccer and TetraBrazil, integrating them into a collection of the most effective soccer practices used by youth teams around the world. 404-428-6526 ariley@challengersports.com https://challenger.configio.com/pd/225755/pensacola-parks-rec

Girls Summer Volleyball Camp ad on Inside Back Cover

Malcolm Yonge Gym, 925 E Jackson St, Pensacola June 14-18, 2021. Monday - Friday 9:00am12:00pm. Ages 9-14 years. $90. Onsite registration available first day. Mail registration to Exchange Park, 3200 East Lakeview Avenue Pensacola, FL 32503. Please make checks payable to Jennifer Belarmino. This program is brought to you by Play Pensacola! Don’t miss this

great camp conducted by Pensacola State Head Volleyball Coach, Jennifer Belarmino. 850-341-6035 jbelarmino@pensacolastate.edu www.cityofpensacola.com/877/Volleyball

Pins & Pals Bowling Camp ad on page 33

Cordova Lanes, 2111 Airport Blvd, Pensacola Jun 7-11, Jun 14-18, Jun 21-25, Jun 28-Jul 2, Jul 12-16, Jul 19-23, Jul 26-30, Aug 2-6, 2021 Monday-Friday 10:00am-1:00pm. Ages 5-18 years. $130 per session, per camper. Includes lessons, rental shoes, lunch, bowling ball, custom fitted in your choice of weight and color. Space is limited–make your reservations early. 850-477-2300 www.cordovalanes.com

Summer Camp at Roger Scott Tennis Center ad on Inside Back Cover

Roger Scott Athletic Complex, 2200A Summit Boulevard, Pensacola June 7 - Aug 10, 2021. Monday - Friday 9:00am2:00pm. Weekly pricing and Ages TBD (sibling discounts available). A fun tennis-based day camp with arts and crafts, outdoor games, tennis instruction, fun tennis games and swimming at Roger Scott Pool. Lunch is included. 850-912-4103 info@rogerscotttennis.com www.rogerscotttennis.com

Challenger International Soccer Camps

Shoreline Park, 800 Shoreline Drive, Gulf Breeze We provide young players with a well rounded skill set. June 14-18, 2021. Camps for ages 3-14. Registration available online. www.challengersports.com

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University of West Florida Volleyball Summer Camps

11000 University Parkway, Pensacola 2021 Camps: Youth Camps-TBA, Position Camp 1-July 5, Position Camp 2-July 11, Team Camp-July 6-8, SkillsJuly 12-14, Position Camp 3-TBA. Check our website often for updates and registration instructions.

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Summer Camps-Sports (Teen Camps)

Pensacola Yacht Club Summer Sailing

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1897 Cypress Street, Pensacola Summer Sailing Camps: Pre-K Sailing (ages 3-5, 9am-1pm), Summer Sailing (ages 6-13, 9am-3pm), Youth Sailing (14 or older 4-8pm), Camps run May 31-July 30. Aftercare available.

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Cost-$375/week, Aftercare: $25/day, $110/week. Registration open now. 850-723-1278 sdpyc@outlook.com www.pensacolayachtclub.org

Play Pensacola Advanced Fishing Camp ad on Inside Back Cover

Bayview Community Resource Center, 2001 East Llyod Street, Pensacola June 14-18 & June 21-25, 2021. Monday - Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm & Friday 8:00am-1:00pm. (Fish Fry 12:00pm-1:00pm). Ages: 8-15 years. $265 City Resident/$275 Non-Resident, per session. Register online only beginning April 5, 2021. Campers who already know how to fish will learn places around town to fish. Charter boat trip on Thursday! 850-436-5692 ppipes@cityofpensacola.com www.playpensacola.com/940/Summer-Camps

Play Pensacola Beginning Fishing Camp ad on Inside Back Cover

Bayview Community Resource Center, 2001 East Llyod Street , Pensacola June 7-11, 2021. Ages: 7-14 years. Monday - Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm & Friday 8:00am1:00pm (Fish Fry 12:00pm-1:00pm). $140 City Resident/$150 Non-Resident, per session. Register online only beginning April 5, 2021. Learn to fish, identify species and enjoy the outdoors. Campers receive a tackle box and fishing pole at the end of camp. 850-436-5692 ppipes@cityofpensacola.com www.playpensacola.com/940/Summer-Camps

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instructors represent some of Pensacola’s top surfers, skimboarders, and skaters. For further information, visit our website and check out our social media accounts.

Bayview Community Resource Center, 2001 East Llyod Street, Pensacola July 12-16,19-23 & 26-30. Ages 8-15. M - Th 8am4pm, Friday 8am-1pm. $140 City Resident/$150 Non-Resident, per session. Register online only beginning April 5. This is one of those camps your child will talk about for years! They will have fun learning about kayaking, fishing, hiking, rock climbing, archery and environmental stewardship.

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Play Pensacola SUP (Stand Up Paddle Boarding) Camp

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Bayview Community Resource Center, 2001 East Llyod Street, Pensacola June 28 - July 2 & July 5-9, 2021. Ages 9-15 years. Monday - Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm, Friday 8:00am-1:00pm. $140 City Resident/$150 NonResident, per session. Register online April 5, 2021. Your child will learn the fundamentals of Stand-Up paddleboard (SUP) and kayaking, first in a pool then out on the open water. River Trip on Thursday! 850-436-5692 ppipes@cityofpensacola.com www.playpensacola.com/940/Summer-Camps

Waterboyz Surf, Skate & Skimboard Camps ad on page 4

Pensacola Beach (Surf Camp and Skimboard Camp), Waterboyz Skatepark (Skate Camp), 380 North 9th Avenue, Pensacola Action-packed camps all summer long! Our

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1431 West Nine Mile Road, Pensacola Water Safety Camp! Teaching survival in the water and swim safety training. Skilled instructors to teach confidence and no fear. We have fun while learning the importance of water survival.

Multiple locations Summer swim programs will be held at Pensacola State College, University of West Florida & Santa Rosa Christian School. May 31-July 24. 850-484-1312 www.teamunify.com/team/setgpac/ page/programs/summer-league

Innerlight Surf Camp

6 Casino Beach Boardwalk, Gulf Breeze Surf Camp Dates coming soon. Camps are from 9:00am to 1:00pm for ages 7 - Adult. 850- 932-5134 surfcamp@innerlightsurf.com www.innerlightsurf.com/pages/surf-camp

Junior Lifeguard - Pensacola Beach Lifeguards

Quietwater Beach Pavilions, Our program offers an alternative summer camp that promotes physical fitness, training in beach safety and education. Ages 13-15. Please visit our website for dates, times and additional camp information. 850-916-5232 adjohnson@myescambia.com www.pensacolabeachlifeguards.com

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Pensacola Little Theatre Presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream 7:30 p.m. Adapted and directed by Ashley McGlothren. Shakespeare’s hilarious fairy tale about the fickleness of love comes to life just in time for spring. Spend the evening in an enchanted forest filled with fairies, a quartet of confused royals, and a troupe of actors desperately trying to put on a play for the king. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. This production is also available on-demand! For tickets or more info, call (850) 432-2042 or visit www.pensacolalittletheatre.com/. March Madness: Sun Belt Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships Pensacola Bay Center. All 12 members of the Sun Belt Conference will compete in the single-elimination tournament for women’s and men’s basketball. The men’s and women’s brackets will each include a total of 11 games to be played through March 8. The schedule for the first round has four games for the men and for the women slated for today. Individual tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster or at the Pensacola Bay Center Box Office during normal business hours. For more info, visit www.pensacolabaycenter.com/.

Saturday, March 6

2021 Spring Food Truck Fest 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Community Maritime Park, Downtown Pensacola. The fest will feature a number of the city’s finest food trucks! We also will have vendors exhibiting and selling gifts, crafts, jewelry, personal care products, and much more. This is a family-friendly event. $2 admission and kids 12 and under are free. A portion of the proceeds goes to Feeding the Gulf

Coast. For more info, call (850) 376-9350 or visit www.foodtruckfestpensacola.com. Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire & Pirate Festival 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Santa Rosa Fairgrounds, Milton. Dress up as Renaissance characters (not required) and head out for a weekend full of history, music, food, arts, crafts and games. Stages and performance areas will be set up for scheduled shows, such as plays in Shakespearean or commedia dell’arte tradition, as well as anachronistic audience participation comedy routines. Other performances include dancers, magicians, musicians, jugglers and singers. Games include basic skills events such as archery or axe-throwing. For more info and detailed schedule, visit http://www.gcrf.us/ or call (850) 572-1407. Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Presents Russian Spectacular 7:30 p.m. Saenger Theatre, Pensacola. PROKOFIEV Classical Symphony (Symphony No. 1 in D Major) and TCHAIKOVSKY - Piano Concerto No. 1 in B flat Minor, Op. 23 with Jeffrey Biegel, piano. For tickets or more info, visit www.pensacolasymphony.com/ or call (850) 435-2533. March Madness: Sun Belt Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships Pensacola Bay Center. The top four teams in the conference will face the first-round winners today. For details, see March 5 listing. Pensacola Little Theatre Presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream 7:30 p.m. For details, see March 5 listing.

5th Annual Chili Cook-off and Car Show for Santa Rosa Kids’ House 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Ollie’s Neighborhood Grill, Milton. Trophies awarded for 8 different classes. Donations will be accepted benefitting Santa Rosa Kids’ House. We will also have a 50/50 raffle. For more info, visit www.santarosakidshouse.com/.

Sunday, March 7

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream 3 p.m. For details, see March 5 listing. Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire & Pirate Festival 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Santa Rosa Fairgrounds, Milton. For details, see March 6 listing. March Madness: Sun Belt Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships Pensacola Bay Center. The semi-finals will be played today. A special “Fan Fest” event will also take place outside the Bay Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with food and drink, games and activities planned. For details, see March 5 listing.

Monday, March 8

Pensacola Little Theatre Holds Auditions for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 6:30 p.m. An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Directed by Jay Bixler with music direction by Tina Buran. Performances

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FamilyCalendar will be April 30-May 16. For more info, call (850) 4322042 or visit www.pensacolalittletheatre.com/. March Madness: Sun Belt Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships Pensacola Bay Center. The women’s and men’s champions will be crowned today and will advance to the NCAA Women’s and Men’s Basketball Tournament. For details, see March 5 listing.

Tuesday, March 9

Pensacola Little Theatre Holds Auditions for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 6:30 p.m. For details, see March 8 listing.

Wednesday, March 10

Pensacola Opera Presents H.M.S. Pinafore 7 p.m. Pensacola Saenger Theatre. Caught between her love for a lowly-born sailor, Ralph Rackstraw, and the unwanted attentions of the repugnant Sir Joseph Porter, Josephine’s future happiness rests in the secrets revealed by a mysterious bumboat woman. Gilbert & Sullivan’s beloved comedy of class distinctions docks at the Saenger Theatre, promising hilarious high-jinks on the high seas for audiences of all ages! This season, livestream experiences are available. For more info, visit www.pensacolasaenger.com/ or call (850) 595-3880.

Thursday, March 11

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream 7:30 p.m. For details, see March 5 listing.

Friday, March 12

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream 7:30 p.m. For details, see March 5 listing. Pensacola Habitat Food Truck Festival 5-10 p.m. Community Maritime Park. Food trucks featuring dishes from various cooking styles and flavors come together to benefit Pensacola Habitat for Humanity each year. There is a $2 admission fee for ages over 12; kids 12 and under enter free. Everyone will be required to show that they have a mask. If you forget yours, a $5 admission fee will include a Pensacola Habitat for Humanity mask. For more info, find us on Facebook or visit www. pensacolahabitat.org/. Pensacola Opera Presents H.M.S. Pinafore 7:30 p.m. Pensacola Saenger Theatre. For details, see March 10 listing.

Saturday, March 13

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream 7:30 p.m. For details, see March 5 listing. Pensacola Habitat Food Truck Festival 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Community Maritime Park. For more details, see March 12 listing.

Sunday, March 14

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream 3 p.m. For details, see March 5 listing.

Pensacola Opera Presents H.M.S. Pinafore 2 p.m. Pensacola Saenger Theatre. For details, see March 10 listing.

Thursday, March 18

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream 7:30 p.m. For details, see March 5 listing. University of Florida IFAS Extension Science Hour Noon-1 p.m. via Facebook Live. The University of Florida IFAS Extension Escambia County is the liaison between research conducted by scientists at the University of Florida and our local community. This month, Dorothy Kaufmann will present “What Do You Do When You Find Wildlife?” Visit https://www.facebook.com/escambia.extension to watch her presentation. For more info about Science Hour, contact Carrie at (850) 475-5230 or ctsteven@ufl.edu.

Friday, March 19

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream 7:30 p.m. For details, see March 5 listing. The Gulf Breeze Chapter of Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast Monthly Meeting 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Meets the 3rd Friday of every month at Beef O’Brady’s, 344 Gulf Breeze Parkway in Gulf Breeze. Program includes education segments and presentations by local business women. Lunch is not provided. Call (850) 529-0908 or Visit https:// powerfulwomengulfcoast.com/.

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Calendar Saturday, March 20

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream 7:30 p.m. For details, see March 5 listing. Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Presents Beethoven & Blue Jeans 1:30 & 7:30 p.m. Saenger Theatre, Pensacola. For tickets or more info, visit www.pensacolasymphony.com/ or call (850) 435-2533.

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Flora-Bama’s 8th Annual Beach Run/Walk for America’s Warriors 7:30 a.m. start for the Half Marathon; 9 a.m. start for 5K. The start and end point are both at the Flora-Bama and we run entirely on the beach! All 5K runners will be headed into Alabama and all 1/2 marathon runners will be headed into Florida. All registration fees will go to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. For more info, e-mail rachel@florabama.com or visit www. florabama.com/.

Sunday, March 21

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream 3 p.m. For details, see March 5 listing.

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Pensacola Tribute Music Fest 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Community Maritime Park Amphitheater. Food trucks and eleven tribute bands playing over two days. Admission: $35 one day and $60 two days. Get your tickets at https:// pensacolatributefest.com/ or call (850) 376-9350.

Sunday, March 28

Pensacola Tribute Music Fest 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Community Maritime Park Amphitheater. For details, see March 27 listing.

Saturday, April 3

Easter Egg Hunt & Kids Fun Day 1-4 p.m. Flora-Bama Tent, Perdido Key. Kids’ crafts and face painting will begin at 1 p.m. in the tent. The Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 2 on the beach behind the Flora-Bama and the Easter Bunny will skydive onto the beach shortly after! Kids will have a chance to meet the Easter Bunny and have their picture taken inside the tent after he lands. Participants must bring their own baskets and cameras for this event. For more info, visit http://www.florabama.com/annual-events or call (850) 492-0611.

Every Tuesday This Month

Story Sprouts 10-11 a.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. Children ages 3-5 are invited to do arts & crafts, make a snack and have story time. The classes are creative and have an organic, environmental and local twist. Free. Call (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visit http:// everman.org/. Funky Yoga Flow 6-7 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. Free. Funky Flow is a creative hour with fun postures and music, combining yin and yang postures. Please wear comfortable clothing. All you need is yourself, a mat if you have one and an open mind. Call (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visit http://everman.org/. Tuesday Jazz Jam 7:30 p.m. Seville Quarter, 130 East Government Street. Featuring various jazz vocalists and musi-

cians weekly. The jazz concert will start in the Lili Marlene room. For more info, call (850) 434-6211 or visit www.sevillequarter.com/.

Every Saturday This Month

Palafox Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza. Fresh produce, live plants, baked goods, fine art, and antiques are just a few of the items offered by vendors at Palafox Market in Downtown Pensacola. Items originate directly from onsite vendors who grow, make, or create the fruits, vegetables, herbs and art for sale. For more info, call (850) 434-5371 or visit www.palafoxmarket.com. Santa Rosa Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Berryhill Road next to Locklin Technical School and Friendship Baptist Church.

Providing local goods, including seasonal produce, eggs, chicken, jams, jellies, home-baked treats, fresh breads, honey, pickles and local arts and craft items. For more info, call (850) 398-2558 or find us on Facebook.

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Retirement Funding Comes Before College Savings Q. A friend told me about your Baby Steps program. I have one question, though. I noticed that according to your plan, saving for retirement should come before saving up a college fund for your kids. Why is this? A. In short, college funding is not a necessity. Being able to set aside money for college is a great thing to do if parents can afford that sort of thing. But you can fund your education in other ways. There are loads of scholarships out there just for getting good grades. You can also work while you’re taking classes. And one of the biggest things when it comes to getting an education is choosing a school or training program you can afford. Trust

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me, I believe in education. But there are lots of ways to get a college degree, or other career training, without your parents having to foot the bill or taking out student loans. Another reason I advise this approach is because everyone is going to retire someday—unless, unfortunately, they happen to die before reaching retirement age. Retiring and eating are necessities. College is a luxury. Lots of people succeed in life without going to college, and thousands have worked their way through college. I worked 40-plus hours a week in college,

and still graduated in four years. The only good way to retire is by planning for it years ahead of time, and that means saving and investing. Sure, you should try to help your kids with their educations if you can. Even a little bit each month over the course of several years can help a lot. But some parents might not be able to put a dime toward their kids’ educations after high school. That doesn’t make them bad people or bad parents. And it doesn’t mean their kids can’t still go to college, and avoid debt doing it!

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