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Ciclovía (seek-low-VIA) is a free event during which streets are closed to cars and opened to the public to enjoy in a manner that promotes health and community.

Saturday March 26, 2022 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in Downtown Pensacola After two long years, Ciclovía Pensacola is back. Come out and enjoy the people-friendly streets of Downtown Pensacola. Experience streets closed to motor traffic and open for biking, walking, dancing, or whatever moves you!

FREE FUN FOR EVERYONE! For more information on the event visit cicloviapensacola.com or email cicloviapensacola@gmail.com. Like and share CicloviaPensacola on Facebook and Instagram to stay updated on event plans and announcements. 1

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Publisher’s Note Lynn Knighton

Kids Say the Wisest Things

Communicating with your teen.

What Type of Camp Will Your Child Like?

Choose based on their personality.

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

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Summer Camp Guide

Find the perfect camp for your child in our extensive listing.

Why Summer Camp is Great for Parents

Dave Ramsey

Enjoy your time while they’re away.

Departments On The Cover Nathan Rieland (10), Reagan Rieland (7), and Jason Rieland (5) are children of Joe and Bonnie Rieland. Their grandparents are Rick and Bev Rieland, Bill and Kathy Vail, and great grandpa, Dick Thomas. Nate plays football for the NWE Chiefs, baseball for the Pensacola Tides, bass for the PCA Jaffe Strings, and loves video games. Reagan enjoys ballet at In His Steps, playing soccer for the Texans, cooking, and art. Jason enjoys Nerf gun wars, playing Tball for NEP Eagles and wants “to be T.J. Watt” (Steelers Linebacker). All three children love spending time with their church family and performing in the musicals at Marcus Pointe Baptist Church.

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Greater Pensacola Greater Pensacola’s Foremost Parenting Source

Have you ever been on a vacation or planned a big celebration that was super fun and exciting, something that just got your adrenaline pumping so much that you didn’t even realize (or care) how exhausted you were? The kind of event that when it is all over you just plop down in your big, comfy chair with a big smile, a full heart, and a tired body? It is a great feeling. That is exactly what happened when we took a trip to Disney. We were running all day and night, soaking it all in, and it wasn’t until I got home that I realized I was pooped but... it was worth every blister on my feet! And as I write this, with a rare second cup of coffee in hand, myself and the team are experiencing that same feeling because we have spent the last couple of months working on the annual Summer Camp Issue! It is such an exciting time for us. I think because we get to focus on summer while it is still winter outside, not to mention the sneak peek into all the camps! Sure, it is a ton of work and long hours, but so much fun, and totally worth it when we sit back and see all of the awesome summer opportunities we get to share with you and your family. As we design ads, update activities and add new camps to the directory, I imagine all the joy-filled moments local families will experience this summer. It just makes me smile thinking about it! I never get tired of looking through the March directory and seeing the huge variety of camps available. Day camps, art camps, sports camps, STEM camps and more... you are sure to find several great options. The hardest part is going to be narrowing down which to register for. What Type of Camp will your Child Like, on page 24, is a good starting point. Author Cheryl Maguire describes a variety of camp options and points to consider about each one. Does your child love sports or have a new sport they would like to try out? Maybe your child is energetic and creative and would like a theater camp. Do you have a child who seems to be curious about everything? If so, STEM camp may be right up her alley. Whether your child has a strong interest in a particular field or just wants to explore various interests, you will find several possibilities in our Summer Camp Guide, beginning on page 27. Recently, after I had spent time updating several camps, Brad and I were having dinner after work. I told him I wanted to start a new activity or hobby. Seeing all the fun things kids would be doing made me want to find something too. Sure, I may be too old to go to camp, but you are never to old to pick up a new hobby, right? But who has the time? As Tanni Haas, Ph.D. shares in her feature, Why Summer Camp Is Great For... Parents, “time” is just one of the benefits that parents can experience when their child attends camp. Camp can certainly be a win-win for everyone. Your child has a great time (in addition to the other perks Dr. Haas discusses) and parents have the opportunity to refresh and rest. Well, cup number two is now empty and I have some Pickleball or maybe some guitar lessons to sign up for so, in closing, I hope you enjoy this month’s Summer Camp issue as much as we have enjoyed putting it together for you. Laissez Le Bon Temps Rouler!

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“Who Made Communication So Hard?” (Part 3: Teens) A wise and heartbroken teen asked, “Who made communication so hard?” She said this after having a difficult week attempting to advocate for herself. As parents of children over the age of 11, our most important role is to model effective and appropriate communication. To do this well, we have to be quiet, be self-aware, accept responsibility when we fail, ask for forgiveness, and model what we want to see. Talk less and listen more. Let’s be honest, children between the ages of 11 and 18 can be ridiculous. At times, they are overly impulsive, selfish, and talk without thinking. Most of this is because their brains and bodies are hijacked by hormones. Despite their irrationality, it is vital for parents to listen without interrupting. Believe it or not, simply listening to their foolish complaints and outlandish opinions does not equate to agreeing with them. When we al-

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low teens to talk without correction, they are often able to hear the childishness in their own words and amend their own thinking. This is something I see over and over again. It is interesting to see their facial expressions when they realize what they are saying! If you want your children to listen, you must be a listener. Model what you want to see. Become fully selfaware. Are you full of fear? Do you treat everyone fairly? Do you always tell the truth? Are you always kind? The old saying, “behavior is caught not taught” is true. You have to model what you want to see. To do this, you have to be fully honest with yourself about your own behavior. Take time to truly reflect. You may want to ask your spouse or a close friend how you come across to others. Make sure you are modeling what you want to see. Ask for forgiveness. Sadly, we all make huge mistakes with the people we love

most. We yell when we should remain calm, we punish when we should give grace, we interrupt when we should be listening. You will fail during at least one interaction with your child. When you do, sincerely apologize. Use this interaction to demonstrate how you should have responded. Model what you want to see. At this stage of development, children tend to withdraw emotionally from their parents. It is natural for them to begin subconsciously valuing the opinions/advice of friends and other adults. I know it is hard, but it is vital for parents to resist the urge to drown out these voices by becoming louder. You do not want your child to become an argumentative, angry, loud, critical, and frustrated person, so do not model that behavior. Instead, pray for your children’s friends to teach them to be effective communicators. Pray for your children to gain wisdom from every adult. Children learn valuable lessons from both good and bad examples. If possible, surround your child with adults who are modeling what you want to see. Despite what the situation looks like, do not lose hope. Always remind yourself that you are not your teenage self. Your child will also mature past these years.

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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Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire and Pirate Festival

2nd Annual Shamrock Stroll

5K Fun Run/Walk, Pet Parade and Costume Contest

March 19 * 8-10 a.m. 8578 Gulf Blvd., Navarre Beach. Family-friendly event with the Run/Walk and pet parade taking place simultaneously, behind the serious runners. Prizes will be given out for several categories. Pre-registration required. For more info and to register, visit www.navarrechamber.com or call (850) 939-3267.

March 5-6 * 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Santa Rosa Fairgrounds, 8604 Bobby Brown Rd., Milton. Celebrating the history and heritage of Medieval Europe as well as the 16th century Gulf Coast. Activities include jousting knights, swordfighters, jesters, dancers, magic shows, pirates, historic displays and so much more! There will be food and drink vendors along with games and rides for the whole family. For more info and tickets, visit www.gcrf.us or call (850) 572-1407.

Peppa Pig Live! Peppa Pig’s Adventure

March 23 * 6 p.m. Pensacola Saenger Theatre Come join Peppa Pig on an exciting camping trip in the woods with George and her school friends, including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep, and Gerald Giraffe. Little piggies everywhere will love this 60-minute live musical experience! Tickets required for children who have reached the age of 2 and up. Tickets begin at $33. For more info, call (850) 595-3880 or visit www.pensacolasaenger.com/.

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Disney’s Moana, Jr.

March 25-April 10 A 60-minute musical adaptation of the 2016 Disney animated film, bringing the adventures of Moana and her village of Motunui to life on stage. Featuring all the beloved songs from the film, including “How Far I’ll Go,” “Shiny,” and “You’re Welcome.” For more info, call (850) 432-2042 or visit www.pensacolalittletheatre.com/.

Perdido Key Craft and Food Truck Fest

March 27 * 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Innerarity Point Park, 5828 Cruzat Way, Pensacola Food trucks, vendors, live music, bounce house and more! For more info, call (850) 3769350 or visit www.foodtruckfestpensacola.com. $4 donations at entry gate are appreciated.

Bands on the Beach

Kicks off April 5 and will be held Tuesdays at 7 p.m. through October 25. Pensacola Beach’s popular outdoor summer concert series features a lineup of performers sure to please every musical taste. Located in the beautiful Gulfside Pavilion overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, the series features regional artists performing a wide variety of music. Bring your lawn chair and join us. For more info, visit https://visitpensacolabeach.com/whats-happening-bands-on-beach/. Greater Pensacola Parents I March 2022

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Pensacola Children’s Chorus Presents One World, Many Voices

March 5 at 3:30 p.m. * First Baptist Church Pensacola. This performance celebrates the diversity and possibility of our musical world, featuring music of renowned composers from around the world. For more info, call (850) 434-7760 or visit https:// www.pensacolasings.org/performances.

April 8 at 6:35 p.m. vs. Biloxi Shuckers. For tickets or more info, visit https://www.milb.com/pensacola/ or call (850) 934-8444.

Pensacola Community Market

March 19 * 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 418 W Garden St. Featuring an array of businesses from handmade items to services. We also have a fun area for kids and plenty of food and drinks to satisfy any and all of your cravings! Free admission. For more info, call (850) 529-8193 or visit www. pensacolacommunityhub.com.

Gulf Breeze Celebrates the Arts Festival March 26-27 * 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Gulf Breeze High School Parking Lot, 675 Gulf Breeze Pkwy., Gulf Breeze This two-day event showcases more than 100 local, regional and national fine artists, food vendors, a children’s art show, a local artists art show, live artist demonstrations and charity raffle. For more info, visit www.gulfbreezearts.com.

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March 29-30 * 7:30 p.m. Pensacola Saenger Theatre Broadway’s Tony Awardwinning musical comedy phenomenon that inspired the blockbuster film and live television event, is back on tour! Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world? Tickets begin at $58. For more info, call (850) 595-3880 or visit www.pensacola-saenger.com/.

April 8-10 * 5-10 p.m. Seville Square in beautiful Downtown Pensacola. This festival is fun for all ages and includes an eclectic mix of food truck signature dishes, live music and entertainment, a tasting competition, and more! For info, call (850) 434-5456 or visit https://pensacolahabitatfoodtruckfest.org/.

Bands on the Blackwater Spring Series

April 1 * 7 p.m. at 5158 Willings St., Milton. Free outdoor spring and fall concert series held Friday nights in downtown Milton. Pull up your boat or bring a lawn chair and relax while listening to great live music! For more info, visit www.facebook.com/BandsOnTheBlackwater or call (850) 983-5400.

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Booker T. Washington High, Workman Middle Team to Offer NJROTC Opportunities

The NJROTC (Navy Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) program recently authorized a new pilot program that permits 8th-grade students to enroll in NJROTC. Booker T. Washington High School’s NJROTC program is among a few units nationwide that can offer the program to eighth-grade students. This unique opportunity can only exist for NJROTC programs that are co-located within walking distance of their middle school feeder, such as Workman Middle School. Beginning this fall, 8th-graders from Workman Middle were given the opportunity to experience BTWHS’s NJROTC program. The daily mission of the program is to build the cadet’s leadership potential. Cadets are taught the values of citizenship, self-esteem and self-respect, service to the community, pride in belonging, self-discipline, and personal, family and social responsibility. They learn to think quickly, to be sure of themselves, to communicate their ideas and to become selfreliant. These are all qualities that are necessary to thrive in any career. The 8th-grade students are catching on well and learning the basics while demonstrating enthusiasm for more physical training, and drilling. They also performed well in the Veterans Day Parade. “I joined NJROTC because when I’m older I want to join the military,” said 8th-grade Cadet Seaman Apprentice Nathan Lacasse. “This program has changed my life in many different ways. For starters, I have become a leader and this has gotten me in shape.” The NJROTC program’s mission is stated in the National Defense Act of 1916 (with the Navy establishing its program in 1966): The purpose of NJROTC is “to instill in Cadets the values of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility and a sense of accomplishment.” NJROTC provides cadets with the tools/skills they can use to succeed in high school, and for the remainder of their lives.

West Florida Literary Federation’s 2022 Youth Writing Contest

This year, the West Florida Literary Federation challenges you to blast into “A New World” for the 2022 Youth Writing Contest. It is open to all public, private and home-schooled Escambia and Santa Rosa County students in grades K-12. First-, second- and third-place prizes will be awarded in three categories: poetry, fiction and non-fiction in elementary, middle and high school. An awards ceremony/reading for winning students, their families and their friends will be held in April. One entry is allowed per student in one category. For poetry entries, this means up to three poems or three pages of poetry. Fiction/non-fiction entries can be up to 1,200 words in a legible font, double-spaced Word document, submitted by e-mail. Judges are looking for writing that: is original, a product of your own experience and observations; uses vivid, sensory language and imagery; uses correct grammar and spelling; adheres to the theme and has overall effectiveness and impact. Your submission and online contest entry form must be received by Thursday, March 9. A link to the entry form can be found at www.wflf.org. See the form for details about how to submit your writing. Note that the link to submit will not be accessible using a school Gmail account. Please contact Charline Barger at(850) 485-0818 or charline.burga@ gmail.com with any questions.

Escambia High Latin Team Crowned Regional Champs

Escambia High School’s Latin Team again was crowned Regional Champions in the Classical League competition held at Gulf Breeze January 29. This marks the 30th consecutive year Escambia has won this competition. The region comprises schools from Escambia County all the way to Leon County. This year 99 Latin students, under the direction of Amy Hornick, competed in the competition. This superb team of students and sponsors will again compete at the state level later in the spring. Greater Pensacola Parents I March 2022

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THE 2022 YOUTH WRITING CONTEST Fiction | Nonfiction | Poetry Open to all K-12 Escambia & Santa Rosa Students Submissions Deadline: March 9th, 2022 For more info go to https://www.wflf.org

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East Hill Third-Graders Learn About Arrowheads

East Hill Christian School’s third-grade students enjoyed having Dennis Daniel demonstrate authentic arrowhead making. The top five students from each class who said his or her multiplication facts 1-12 were able to earn an arrowhead that Mr. Daniel handmade!

Tea Brewing Teaches Practical Skills at MSP

At Montessori School of Pensacola, students in the Primary classrooms get to brew and enjoy hot tea. Montessori education includes the curriculum area of Practical Life. Montessori Services states, “The exercises of Practical Life provide the foundation for all other activities in the Montessori classroom. Through exercises in daily living, such as pouring and scrubbing, sewing and gardening, or practicing grace and courtesy, the child gains confidence and mastery of the environment.” Students have a tea pot, tea bag in a small dish, a timer for the child to know when the tea is ready, a spoon to mix and a towel to clean the spills. Along with Practical Life skills, students also get to practice their Grace and Courtesy skills. Grace and Courtesy in a Montessori classroom refers to expressions of hospitality, respect, and appropriate communication children extend to their peers and any others with whom they come into contact. This carries on outside of the classroom into realworld situations, and will serve the child well beyond childhood and into adulthood.

Montessori Students Create Self-Portraits

Montessori School of Pensacola’s classes are multi-aged groups spanning three years. This allows for social development, children helping children and shared learning as well as independent growth. Because of the different ages and abilities, teaching one another becomes a reality. Another exciting aspect of having children in a classroom for multiple years is that they draw their self-portrait each year. This allows them to show their developing art and creative skills, as well as their views of themselves from year to year. Children look in the mirror and have discussions with teachers about the placement of their facial features, the colors of their eyes and hair, and how best to portray them. At the Montessori School of Pensacola, these portraits show development and self-reflection and are also wonderful keepsakes for families.

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Autauga County Schools St. Paul Holds First Basketball Games in New Gym

It was a historic weekend in January for St. Paul Catholic School’s new Pate Family Gym —the FIRST-ever CYSL basketball games! Our 8th-grade boys brought home the win as well as many of our other teams.

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LEAD Students Participate In Charity Toy Drive

Before Christmas, a toy drive to benefit Rachael’s Kids at the Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart was held at LEAD. Academy. Many LEAD families were very generous and the students were able to experience the gift of giving.

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ECSD Announces 2023 Teacher of the Year

MSP Students Explore Insects in Art Class

Upper Elementary students at the Montessori School of Pensacola express their creativity throughout the areas of curriculum, including specifically dedicated art lessons. A current project allowed them to combine their zoology studies with art. They have been looking in depth at the life cycle of insects. This is a student’s interpretation of the life cycle of a lady bug. The part she has done in black is the food pouch of the insect.

The Escambia County School District has announced its 2023 ECSD Teacher of the Year, Jamiliya McBride, an Instructional coach at Pine Forest High School. McBride has been an employee of the District since 2014, when she served as a long-term substitute teacher at Warrington Middle School. Soon thereafter, she joined the instructional staff at Warrington, where she remained until 2018. In 2018, McBride transitioned to Pine Forest as an algebra teacher. In June 2020, McBride was named instructional coach at Pine Forest, where she has continued to be an innovator and trainer, as well as an inspiration for both students and faculty. McBride has been instrumental in reaching students and training teachers throughout the pandemic. “We are thrilled to announce Mrs. Jamiliya McBride has been selected as our Teacher of the Year,” stated Superintendent Tim Smith. “Mrs. McBride epitomizes the dedication, strength and innovation so necessary for instruction during these unprecedented times. She is a blessing to her students and the community as a whole.” The ECSD 2023 Teacher of the Year was announced during the ECSD Golden Apple Awards Banquet, which was held virtually on January 28. In addition to McBride’s recognition, Teacher of the Year candidates from each school within the district were honored during this year’s virtual event. McBride will now move on to represent the Escambia County School District in the state Teacher of the Year competition.

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Aletheia Christian Academy Holds Walkathon Fundraiser for School and Gymnasium Improvements

On January 7, the students and staff of Aletheia Christian Academy held a walkathon fundraiser to help with school improvements. The overall goal was to raise $20,000, and through the hard work of everyone, the school was able to raise almost $22,000!

St. Paul Students Take STREAM Challenge

The St. Paul Catholic School third-grade class was given a STREAM challenge: build a simple cart that rolls. In the process, students investigated distance and speed and cause and effect relationships using ramps and carts. Incorporating multiple elements of learning together gives students richer and longer lasting knowledge!

F Because the school exceeded its overall goal, high school Bible teacher Mr. Brown got his beard shaved and school administrator Mr. Laxton got his head buzzed! Everyone who participated enjoyed a beautiful, sunny day along with a sweet treat donated by the Bayou Boulevard Chick-Fil-A. The school is gearing up for its next fundraiser event, the ACA Flapjack 5K, which will take place Saturday, April 9, at 8 a.m. at the school. Check out www.aletheia5k.com.

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East Hill Christian Participates in Escambia County History Fair 2022 Many East Hill Christian middle and high school students participated in the Escambia County History Fair February 1-5. EHCS students received much recognition at the awards ceremony held February 8 at Washington High School. This year we will be sending a record seven projects on to the state level competition in Tallahassee in May! These include the followingHistorical Documentary winners: *First Place: Jonathan Lin Historical Website: *First Place: Junior Individual: Jack Treick *First Place: Senior Group: Kessler Ferry and Andy Bosarge Historical Exhibits: *Second Place: Junior Individual: Emma Gleason *First Place: Junior Group: Abby Hudspeth and Emma Osborn *First Place: Senior Individual: Gracie Hamilton; Third Place: Senior Individual: Lindsay Thomas *Second Place: Senior Group: Sophia Bondurant and Bailey Hansler; Third Place: Senior Group: Carsyn Clanton, Reiss Goldman and Abigail Hrabar Excellence in History Award (NSDAR) went to: Gracie Hamilton, Abby Hudspeth and Emma Osborn

Escambia County Council of PTA/ PTSA Awards went to: Emma Gleason and Gracie Hamilton Southeastern Native American History Awards (Santa Rosa County Creek Indian Tribe) went to: Sophia Bondurant and Bailey Hansler African American Heritage Award (Omega Golden Rule Foundation) went to: Carsyn Clanton, Reiss Goldman, Abigail

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Autauga County Schools LEAD Students Give the Gift of Reading

Kindergarten LEAD Academy students participated in a book gift exchange in each of their classes before Christmas. The children were so excited to bring in a special gift for a classmate.

Little Flower Donates Gifts to Sister Schools

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St. Paul Students Take Periodic Table Challenge

Little Flower Catholic School was able to donate Joe Patti’s gift baskets to all our sister Catholic schools as part of Celebrating Your Community Day of Catholic Schools Week. Ian Malone, Gabby Beal and Kaniya Westbrooks were our 8th-graders along with Principal Sanchez, who delivered the baskets to each of the schools to show our appreciation for the Catholic schools of our community.

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Seventh-grade students at St. Paul Catholic School had the opportunity to challenge science teacher Ms. Ripp or other students in reciting the periodic table song. This young scientist was the ultimate champion getting all the way to berkelium—number 97! Two other students were also winners getting to chlorine and calcium.

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Creative Learning Holds First Earthquake Shake Off

Creative Learning Academy’s 7th- and 8th-grade science classes had an excellent showing in the inaugural Earthquake Shake Off. Natural disasters play such an important role in shaping our world and are usually at the very forefront of our news cycle and current events. Earthquakes, and the importance of understanding the effects of earthquakes on structures to the civil engineering community, are apparent. Recent catastrophic earthquakes in Haiti, Indonesia, Mexico and Peru have reminded us of the powerful and potentially deadly consequences of such natural events. The most important lesson learned from severe earthquakes is that engineers must possess the skills to significantly improve structures to resist earthquake damage and thereby avoid most of the death and financial loss caused by such a catastrophe. Past earthquakes have demon-strated that it typically costs less to prepare for earthquakes in advance than to repair the damage afterwards. It is urgent to properly train and equip a new generation of young civil engineers with these skills. These future engineers must possess an understanding of seismic engineering and have an opportunity to learn about the earthquake engineering and seismic resistant design of structures. In order to include the basic concepts of structural dynamics into CLA’s science classes, students were given an introduction to Structural Analysis. This unit provided students with a better understanding of the seismic design concepts, such as the nature of dynamic earthquake loading, the effectiveness of lateral bracing, and structural damping and base isolation on structural control. Students then designed and constructed their own “earthquake proof” structures by submitting designs, making revisions, and running structural integrity tests. These structures were tested with a “person” inside (actually an egg) on a student-built shake table. The final Shake Off was viewed by many younger CLA students and administration. Our 7th and 8th graders demonstrated that they were able to quickly integrate these structural concepts into their original designs.

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Autauga County Schools West Pensacola Elementary, Regions Join YMCA for After-School Program

The Regions Foundation, a nonprofit organization funded primarily by Regions Bank, recently announced a $50,000 grant to the YMCA of Northwest Florida to bring a proven after-school reading program to West Pensacola Elementary. The donation will allow the YMCA to establish YReads! at West Pensacola. Nearly 100 WPES students from kindergarten through fourth grade will benefit from the after-school tutoring program designed to improve reading comprehension and strengthen education. “Education creates a world of opportunity, and this program is making a real investment in the lives of children – an investment that helps level the playing field and positions students for long-term success,” said Marta Self, executive director of the Regions Foundation. “The YReads! program gives students individual attention to supplement what they learn in the classroom. Between the dedication of the YMCA and the commitment of exceptional educators at West Pensacola Elementary, we know students at WPES are well positioned for long-term success.” WPES will be the first YReads! program site in the Panhandle. The program will use volunteer mentors trained to teach individualized reading lesson plans, evaluate student progress, and celebrate student achievements. Parents will also receive tools to help students continue reading gains at home.

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St. Paul Catholic middle school students spent a fun and active morning playing games at the end of the fall semester. Students broke into their designated houses and battled it out in several rounds of close competition. It was a fun way to finish up the fall semester!

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The Critical Care and Emergency Medicine (CCEM) Academy at West Florida High School recently added a very innovative and useful new tool to its collection. As a result of the successful application for a federal grant, the Escambia County School District Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department was able to purchase a complete SimRig In-Class Ambulance Simulator for the CCEM Academy at West Florida. This grant, the CARES Act Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Building K-12 CTE infrastructure Grant, provided a funding source to secure this valuable teaching tool. The SimRig allows students to be completely immersed in scenarios and controlled emergent situations prior to exposure to the actual incidents in realworld situations. Realistic equipment such as working suction, oxygen administration, and physical attributes such as patient loading and unloading, confined quarters, and various distractors allow the instructor to build and present patient care scenarios which test the students’ ability to apply critical thinking skills to a variety of ever-changing trauma and medical care problems. This one of a kind patient-care simulator feels and reacts just as the ambulance in the field does. Students can become comfortable with equipment and supply set-up, as well as patient approach and assess-ment. With the attendant pharmacology, immobilization, and abundant patient care environment attributes, the In-Class SimRig Ambulance Simulator is the top-flight tool available today for teachers of emergency medicine and their students. West Florida High School of Advanced Technology is located at 150 E. Burgess Road in Pensacola.

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Autauga County Schools Naval Aviation Museum Hosts Nationwide Student SALUTE Art & Essay Contest The National Naval Aviation Museum and Naval Aviation Museum Foundation are excited to present the SALUTE Art and Essay contest to students all across the nation. To participate, each student must submit artwork or an essay that recognizes the sacrifice, service and commitment of our service members and their families for a chance to have their artwork displayed in the Museum. All public, private and homeschooled students in kindergarten through 12th grade are encouraged to participate. The contest calls for entries of original artwork from students in grades K-12 and essays from students in grades 6-12. “We’re excited to see how each student will utilize their creativity and imagination to recognize our nation’s military men and women,” said retired Rear Adm. Kyle Cozad, President and CEO of the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation. Entries will be collected in February, March and April. The deadline for submissions is 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 22. The contest will be separated and judged

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in separate grade-level groups. Winners will be announced by Friday, May 6, and awarded in May. All art must be created using only pencils, paint, charcoal or markers. Threedimensional art pieces, photography and digital art are ineligible. Glitter is not permitted on any art pieces. The art must be 11-by-17 inches or smaller. Drop-off locations are available in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Content submitted will not be returned. Essay submissions must be between 200 and 500 words typed using double-spaced lines. Essay submissions can be mailed or e-mailed. Ribbons will be awarded to the SALUTE Art and Essay contest first-, second- and third-place winners in each category. All winning submissions will be displayed at the National Naval Aviation Museum for Military Appreciation Month in May. First-place winners’ submissions will be displayed in

the National Naval Aviation Museum for an entire calendar year. First-place winners will also receive a $100 savings bond and each winner’s teacher will receive a $50 gift card. For details about the requirements and how to submit entries, please visit https://www.navalaviationmuseum.org/contest/. For contest questions, please contact Dianna Hayden at dhayden@navalaviationmuseum.org or (850) 308-8935.

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LEAD Academy Gets Special Visitors

Animal Tales came to visit the L.E.A.D. Academy Genesis campus. The students were introduced to several creatures and learned about their natural habitats; why they wouldn’t make a good pet; and all about their physical characteristics. The kids had a great time learning about some of God’s creatures.

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Thirty-nine East Hill Christian eighth- through twelfth-grade leadership students had the awesome opportunity to attend Student Leadership University 101 in Orlando. Students were challenged to think, dream and lead at this year’s conference sessions. Over the four days, our students were privileged to be taught by Dr. Jay Strack, president and founder of SLU; Brent Crowe, vice president of SLU; Jeff Wallace, urban ministry communicator and innovator; Pat Williams, senior vice president, Orlando Magic; Joseph Sojourner, hip-hop recording artist, writer and communicator; and Brett Kunkle, founder and president of MAVEN. During the twenty hours of seminars, the students were instructed on the topics of components of leadership, time and goal management, personality profiling, and how to strive for excellence in all things.

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What’s Your Favorite Memory? We all have them! Favorite memories. Certain times in our lives that bring us joy when we remember. Moments that live rent free in our heads. They can lift us up when we are feeling down, or make good days even better. It is hard for me to pick one favorite memory. Mine are a culmination of being raised on Lake Martin. To me, it is the most beautiful lake in the world. A little piece of heaven. I remember never ending summer days floating aimlessly for hours in front of the house. Paddling for five minutes to get to the perfect spot, only to have the waves push me back down into our little slough…and then doing it all over again. For hours. Summer after summer. Friends always coming over, most of whom I taught to ski. So many days and nights spent cruising the lake, either trolling for fish, hanging with family, or riding around with friends. Waking up early on Saturdays to a beautiful, sunny day, and on the boat by 8 a.m. Returning around 8 p.m. tired and sunburned, and ready to do it all again Sunday. Some of my most favorite memories that hold an incredibly special place in my heart are skiing after my dad would get home from work. At 5:30 I would be standing at the door with boat keys in hand and we would take off. This was Greater Pensacola Parents I March 2022

about the time that summer started to turn into fall, and while it was still warm, all of the vacationers had left to go to other homes. The water would be like glass. Not a ripple or wave. It was heaven. I would ski until the sun went down. Just me, the water, and sunsets. I will never forget those days. Why do I share this with you? Because when I speak with students at schools or in small groups, I always ask them, “What is your favorite memory?” I then ask them to share. Now the sharing with groups usually stops around 8th grade…which I always respect. But I can say that, in the eight years of asking this question, NO ONE has ever started the story of their favorite memory with, “When I had my phone…” Or, “When I had my computer…” Their memories ALWAYS include being with someone they love and enjoy spending time with. And what they were doing together. No phones. No computers. And THIS is how we are meant to be. It is how we are made. For face to face connec22

tions. Together. Sharing space, time and creating memories. Sometimes kids just have to be reminded that, while they THINK the phone is what is going bring them joy, their REAL joy comes from spending time with the people they love. If you will notice, there was not a phone anywhere in my favorite memories. Not because there weren’t phones then (thank goodness), but because my happy place, my joy, came from what I was doing, where I was and, most importantly, who I was with. Ask your kids about their favorite memory tonight. You just might be surprised. While they are revisiting their memories, do the same for yourself. Allow it to bring you a bit of joy. Sharing mine with you sure has brought me joy. May we all take our eyes away from technology as often as possible, be in the moment, and make memories!

Kristi Bush serves as a national education consultant and social media safety advocate. She is a licensed social worker with greater than 15 years of clinical practice and health care experience. She attended Troy and Auburn University where she studied social work and counseling. Kristi travels nationally and has spoken with thousands of children, parents, professionals and organizations about the benefits and threats associated with social media. You may reach Kristi through her website at www.knbcommunications.com.

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Week 2, June 6-10 Morning

Going Green, 2nd-3rd Beginner Hoops, 2nd-3rd Arctic Adventures, 2nd-5th Fly Like a Superhero, 4th-8th

Week 3, June 13-17 Morning

A, Bee, Cs of Pollination, 2nd-3rd Ready, Set, Sew, 4th-8th Christ Church VBS, 2nd-5th ($50) Piano Lessons, 2nd-up

Week 4, June 20-24 Morning

Plastic Pollution Solution, 2nd-3rd Tasty Treats Art & Music, 2nd-3rd The Sweetest Thing, 4th-5th Crafty Science Projects, 5th-8th

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What's in our Water, 2nd-3rd Pensacola Past, 2nd-3rd The Pensacola Scene, 4th-5th Creative Coding, 5th-8th Piano Lessons, 2nd-up

Our campers on the Hilton-Green Campus will remain with the same group of students throughout the day. All of our camps are taught by experienced and highly qualified teachers. Each camper will have the opportunity to pick a morning and afternoon camp to complete their weekly schedule. Our weekly camp classes cover a broad range of topics to meet the many interests of our participants.

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Life Down Under the Sea, 2nd-3rd Crazy Chemistry, 2nd-3rd Shipwrecked, 2nd-5th Something New in 2022, 4th-8th

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What's Bugging You?, 2nd-3rd Tumbling Camp, 2th-5th Make Your Own Jewelry, 3rd-8th Pokemon on the Go, 3rd-8th

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Aloha, Hawaii!, 2nd-3rd Spirit of the Africa, 3rd-5th Fiesta then Siesta, 4th-8th Cheerleading, 6th-8th

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Tree Stories Should be Told, 2nd-3rd STEAMsational, 2nd-5th Flag Football, 3rd-4th Minecraft Mania II, 3rd-8th

Creative Crafts, 2nd-3rd Mad Science Adventures, 2nd-5th Minecraft Mania, 4th-8th

Walk on the Wild Side, 2nd-3rd Out of the Box, 2nd-5th Messy with Paint, 3rd-8th Journaling 101, 4th-8th

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I remember coming home every day whining to my mom, “It was so hot and all we did was play (fill in a sport). Do I have to go to camp tomorrow?” By the end of the summer I’m sure my mom wished there were other options for me. Now there are so many choices that it can be overwhelming to figure out what type of camp would be a good fit for your child. Hopefully, the following descriptions will help you to match your child with the correct camp so you hear your child tell you, “Camp was so much fun today,” instead of what my poor mother dealt with daily.

Sports

Specialty sports camps usually involve one sport, such as baseball or soccer, that the child plays anywhere from 3 to 6 hours. Depending on where you live there may even be an option for tennis, golf, surfing, or sailing camp. This type of camp is typically owned by private organizations. Some towns may have town operated sports camps.

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loves a specific sport and would like to improve their skills, this would be a great option. It could even be a way for your child to try a sport when they might not otherwise have exposure to it.

A traditional day camp is usually 6-8 hours (half-day options may be available) and offers a variety of activities such as sports, swimming, art, and music. These camps are located at YMCAs, public schools, or private settings.

Art/Musical Theater

Is this a good fit for your child? Most of the activities are

Specialty art or musical theater camps focus solely on the arts. Musical theater camps typically showcase a production such as “Beauty and the Beast,” whereas in an art camp a child would use a variety of art mediums like painting or draw-

outside so if your child loves the outdoors and playing sports or team building activities then this would be a good type of camp for them. Since there are a variety of activities this would also be a good fit for a child who likes to try different things.

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Spanish, some educational camps offer that as well.

Sleepaway

Overnight camp is when your child lives at the camp for either a week or longer period. There are Boy/Girl Scout camps and private residential camps. These camps tend to offer options such as sailing, boating, archery, horseback riding, and other activities that may not be available close to your home.

Is this a good fit for your child? An overnight camp gives your child the chance to meet other kids from different states and countries. There is also more time to do activities and foster independence compared to traditional day camps.

Travel

There are two types of travel camps. One type is when your child goes on day trips and the other type, sometimes referred to as “teen tours”, is when your child travels with a group for an extended period (usually a few weeks or a month). This type of camp is with religious or private organizations.

Is this a good fit for your child? Some of these camps travel to places by plane so it would give your child the chance to travel to a place that you might not have gone to as a family. If your child enjoys experiencing new destinations, then this would be a great fit for them.

How Can I Find These Camps?

ing. These types of camps are located in public schools or private organizations. In the public school setting the drama teacher usually runs the camp, and it isn’t widely advertised but it is available for anyone to participate. Check with your local art museum and theaters for camp offerings.

Is this a good fit for your child?

If your child is creative and prefers the indoors, then these types of camps would be worth looking into. It may be a good way to introduce the arts to your child since most of these camps are time-limited for one week. Greater Pensacola Parents I March 2022

Educational Camps

An educational camp focuses on learning a new skill or subject matter. Since it is camp, and not school, these types of camps tend to be hands-on with an emphasis on fun. These camps are located at public schools, museums, and colleges.

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A great place to start is by referring to the Summer Camp Guide immediately following this article. Also, ask friends and family where they sent their child to camp and if it was a positive experience for them. Finally, private camps usually offer an open house during the year to allow your child to visit before signing up. Happy Camping! GPP

Cheryl Maguire holds a Master of Counseling Psychology degree. She is married and is the mother of twins and a daughter. Her writing has been published in The New York Times, Parents Magazine, AARP, Healthline, Your Teen Magazine, and many other publications. She is a professional member of ASJA. You can find her at Twitter @ CherylMaguire05.

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1060 North Guillemard Street, Pensacola May 30- August 5th (Grades: K-5); 9:00am4:00pm. Pottery, Drawing, Sculpture, Collage, 3-D Design, Storytelling, Mixed Media, Painting, Printmaking, Glass, Textiles, Costume Design, Building, and More! Each week of camp is a new experience offering a variety of art mediums, as well as incorporating STEAM, history, conservation, world cultures, yoga, and games into the themes. Extended care offered, and scholarships are available! Cost: $240-$265 per week. 850-429-1222 create@firstcityart.org www.firstcityart.org

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407 South Jefferson Street, Pensacola Pensacola Museum of Art is offering weekly art camps June 13 through July 29. Unleash your camper’s imagination this summer at the Pensacola Museum of Art! Summer Art Camp 2022 will introduce campers to various artistic mediums and artistic expression through exploration of our exhibition spaces and engaging art projects. Each week, campers will experience hands-on projects for an immersive artistic experience. Weekly Art Camps run from Monday-Friday 9am-3:30pm for 5 weeks between June 13 - July 29. Extended care is available each afternoon from 3:30pm - 5:00pm. Register for Full-day or Half-Days! Campers should pack a lunch, water, snack, and a light jacket. To view the list of weekly descriptions and grade levels, please visit our website, https://uwf.edu/continuinged/programs/explore-summer-camps/schedule/2022camp-schedule/ 850-432-6247 PMA@UWF.edu www.pensacolamuseum.org

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4375 Woodbine Road, Pace Art, Dance, and Musical Theater Camps for all ages! Summer program dates: June 27-July 29, 2022. Please visit our website or Facebook page for camp information! 850-994-5678 info@timetoshineflorida.com www.timetoshineflorida.com

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Berryhill Summer Camp

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8253 Chellie Road, Pensacola Please visit our website for our summer intensive information coming soon. 850-944-5650 info@labelleperformingarts.com www.labelleperformingarts.com

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Historic Sacred Heart Hospital, 1010 N. 12th Avenue, Suite #238, Pensacola Delightful Disney Dance Camp (June 20-22) *Ages 3-6! Greatest Showman Dance Camp (June 27-29) *Ages 5 - 7! Showstopper Minis! (July 11-15, 9am-12pm.) Showstopper Juniors (Rising 3rd-5th), July 18-22, 9am-12pm.) Registration available on our website or email us for more information. 850-221-7438 hello@mixonmagic.com www.mixonmagic.com

Ballet Pensacola

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5900 Berryhill Road, Milton Our center has an indoor swimming pool, movie screen and 4,000 sqft activity area. We have field trips and 3 and 5 day options. 850-564-1227 berryhillchildcare@gmail.com www.berryhillchildcare.com

CLA Summer Camp - Enrichment, Sports and Creative Camp

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Creative Learning Academy, 3151 Hyde Park Rd, Pensacola Please visit our website for information on the different themed sessions offered. June 13-July 22. Rising 4 year olds-8th grade. 8:30am-5:00pm. Full-day $220/week, Half-day $135/week. Extended Care 3-5pm. $20/day. 850-432-1768 clasummercamp@creativelearningacademy.org www.creativelearningacademy.org

Pensacola Cultural Center, 400 S Jefferson Street, Please visit our website for dates, times and Summer information.

Conqueror Day Camp

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West Florida Baptist Academy, 5621 Hwy 90, Milton Conqueror Day Camp is offering a summer of activities. Camp runs May 31st through July 29th. Monday through Friday from 7:00am - 3:00pm. Extended day from 7am - 5:30pm is also available. For registration or more information visit our website.

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5668 Gulf Breeze Parkway (Unit B11), Gulf Breeze Summer camps - visit our website for information. 850-932-5555 broadwaylightsdancecenter@gmail.com www.broadwaylightsdancecenter.com

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Pensacola Christian Academy, 10 Brent Lane, Pensacola June 6 – July 29, 2022. Monday - Friday 8:00am3:00pm with extended care available until 5:30pm for 1st-6th grade. Campers will enjoy exciting science experiments and academic review games concentrating on mathematics, science, and reading skills. 850-378-3708 info@discoverdaycamp.com www.discoverdaycamp.com/

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601 North Palafox Street, Pensacola May 31-July 28, 2022. Rising PreK3-1st grade. 8:00 am-4:00 pm. Extended Care available 4:005:30 pm for an additional cost. Full-day $240/ week, Half-day $155/week.

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223 North Palafox Street, Pensacola May 31-July 28, 2022. Rising 2nd - 8th grade. 8:00 am-4:00 pm. Extended Care available 4:005:30 pm for an additional cost. Full-day $240week, Half-day $155/week. 850-434-6474 info@edscc.org www.edscc.org/summer

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Kidz Pointe Summer Camp ad on page 37

Marcus Pointe Christian School, 6205 North “W” Street, Pensacola May 23 - July 29 2022 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. Registration opens March 21st. 850-479-1605 kamos@marcuspointebaptist.org www.kidzpointe.com

Montessori School of Pensacola Summer Camps ad on page 4

Montessori School of Pensacola, 1010 North 12th Avenue, Pensacola Summer Camp with different themes each week. Separate camps for Preschool/Kindergarten and Lower Elementary. Times offered: 8-11:30, 8-2:30 (11:30 on Fridays), 7-5:30. Costs: 8-11:30 $185/week, 8-2:30 (11:30 on Fridays) $265/ week. All 9 weeks: $2,120, 7-5:30 $345/week All 9 weeks: $2760. 850-469-8138 admissions@montessoripensacola.com www.montessoripensacola.com/learning-at-msp/ summer-camp

Play Pensacola Mermaid Dance Camp

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Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd, Pensacola June 6–July 29, 2022. Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm for ages 6-12 years. Follow us on

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Gull Point Resource Center, 7000 Spanish Trail, Pensacola July 11-15, 2022. 9:00am-12:00pm. Ages 4-10

years. $70 City Resident/$80 Non-Resident. Register online beginning April 4, 2022. 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. 850-494-7360 hmatteson@cityofpensacola.com www.playpensacola.com/940/Summer-Camps

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Woodland Heights Resource Center, 111 Berkley Drive, Pensacola

850-435-1750 rsmith@cityofpensacola.com

E.S. Cobb Resource Center, 601 East Mallory Street, Pensacola

850-436-5192 mwilliams@cityofpensacola.com

Fricker Resource Center, 100 North F Street, Pensacola

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Gull Point Resource Center, 7000 Spanish Trail, Pensacola

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May 31 - August 9, 2022. 7:00am-6:00pm. Ages 5-12 years. $95 City Resident/$119 Non-Resident, per week. Register online beginning April 4, 2022. Play Pensacola Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camps offer exciting opportunities to make new friends, field trips, swimming and tons of outdoor fun! www.playpensacola.com/940/Summer-Camps

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Sports Center Day Camp ad on page 41

Pensacola Christian College, 250 Brent Lane, Pensacola June 6-August 12, 2022. 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! 850-378-3708 info@sportsdaycamp.com www.discoverdaycamp.com/

YMCA Summer Camp on the Gulf at the Vickrey Center ad on page 8

Vickerey Center, 2130 Summit Blvd, Pensacola May 31-August 5, 2022, Monday-Friday 7:00am6:00pm. Ages 5-10 years. Camp songs, field games, low rope challenge courses, sports, field trips, arts & crafts STEAM, mission/service projects, swimming and more! Registration begins March 1. “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

YMCA Summer Teen Leadership Camp at the Vickrey Center ad on page 8

Vickrey Center, 2130 Summit Blvd, Pensacola May 31-August 5, 2022, Monday-Friday 7:00am6:00pm. Ages 11-15 years. Low/High rope challenge course, rock wall climb, camp experiences, sports, field trips, STEAM, mission/service projects, leadership opportunities, 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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Emerald Coast Science Center

31 Memorial Parkway SW, Fort Walton STEAM Workshops Mondays and Tuesdays from June 6 - July 26, for ages 5 - 12. Workshop times are from 9:00am - 1:00pm. 850-664-1261 business-office@ecscience.org www.ecscience.org

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Falbo’s Family Karate Summer Camp

3031 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze Family Karate Summer May 31–August 5th (no camp July 25-29 for WinShape), Opening at 7:30am (extended hours 6:30am), pick up by 6:00pm. Choose daily or weekly. Daily field trips: swimming, movie, skating, bowling, OWA, Blue Angels, Waterville, Gulfarium, Mess Hall, Gator Alley, Fast Eddies and more. See Schedule online. Space is limited! Reserve your spot. 850-934-7977 info@falbosfamilykarate.com www.FalbosFamilyKarate.com/summer-camp

Gonzalez UMC Summer Camp

2026 Pauline Street, Cantonment Summer program, 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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Ninja Life Pensacola Summer Camp 2022

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1211 Rainbow Avenue, Pensacola Interactive, educational, and SUPER FUN Summer Camp for your child. Weekly themes, with coordinating field trips and activities each week for ages 6-18! May 30-August 5, 2022

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Camp: May 26-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. www.ourkarate.com/summer-camps

PTSDA Karate Summer Camp

2500 Nine Mile Road, Pensacola Camp runs Monday - Friday 7:00am–3:00pm (extended care until 6:00pm). Ages 5–12 years. Space is limited. 850-478-0680 kids@ptsda.com www.ptsda.com

KinderWorld

2000 Toni Street, Pensacola Open Monday-Friday 6:30am-5:45pm. We accept ages 6 weeks-11 years. For summer, our kids have lots of activities. Please call or visit our website for more information. 850-477-7080 kw@world.gccoxmail.com www.mykinderworld.com

Malena’s Mini School

9318 Pensacola Boulevard, Pensacola Summer day camp at Malena’s Mini School includes movie visits, skating, bowling, and so much more! Camp for ages 4-12 years. Please call for pricing and availability. 850-478-5733 malenas@bellsouth.net www.malenasminischool.com

Pullum Family YMCA

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

Salvation Army Summer Day Camp

The Salvation Army of Pensacola, Florida Community Center, 1501 North Q Street, Pensacola Description: 23 spots available. $50 registration fee. Weekly fee: $20 for the 1st child, $15 for the 2nd child, and $10 for the 3rd and more. Please contact for more information.

850-432-1501 (Ext 4) Jennifer.Strong@uss.salvationarmy.org www.facebook.com/PensacolaSalvationArmy

Winshape Camp for Communities Gulf Breeze

Miss Kathy’s Day Camp

2275 East Johnson Avenue, Pensacola We offer a fun filled summer schedule for your child. Weekly field trips, and playing outside on our playgrounds guarantees happy kids this summer. Summer Camp for ages 5-12 years. 850-479-6031 pksherwin@cox.net www.misskathys.com

Coastline Calvary Chapel, 1122 Oriole Beach Road, Gulf Breeze Have the summer of a lifetime close to home! July 25 - 29, 2022 for completed K - 8th grade. Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm and Friday 8:00am-12:00pm. 844-WS-CAMPS (972-2677) Rebecca@coastlinelife.com www.camps.winshape.org/day-camps/211/

Educational & Miscellaneous Discovering Luna’s World History & Archaeology Camp ad on page 14

Walsh Building - Downtown Pensacola, 209 East Zaragoza, Pensacola Discover and learn about life in the colonial past with professional historians and archeologists from UWF. Engage in experimental investigations, historical research, archeological and historical site tours and fun hands-on activities. Focusing on a real-life approach to uncovering the past, Discovering Luna’s World draws from all STEAM disciplines to encourage curiosity, creativity and problem solving. Camp will be held July 11 - 15. Call or visit the website to register or for more information.

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PCK Cooking Classroom, 3624 Barrancas Ave, Pensacola 2022 Camps: Passport to Baking Through the Continents - Passport to Baking Through Regional USA - Camp Cook the Books - Camp CSI - Culinary Science Investigation - Camp Culinary Cinema - PCTeen Culinary Mentor Camp. Hours are 9am-12pm (ages 6-9) and 2pm-5pm (ages 10-16). $225/camper per camp. 850-456-0743 info@pensacolacooks.com www.pensacolacooks.com

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418 E Wright Street, Pensacola Ignite scientific curiosity! May 31-August 5, 2022. Offering weeklong, half day & full day exploration of topics in science. Camp themes and registration are available online! 877-937-6377 info@pensacolamesshall.org www.pensacolamesshall.org

Rising Minds Learning ad on page 13

29 E Wright Street, Pensacola Rising Minds is thrilled to offer a wide variety of classes this summer in our new downtown location. Reading classes, creative writing workshops, LEGO League, Zoology, Spanish and more will be offered! Follow us on social media, call, text, or email us for more information!

National Flight Academy

1 Fetterman Way, Pensacola An experience for rising 7-12th graders that inspires interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). August 7–12, 2022 850-458-7836; 877-552-3632 info@nationalflightacademy.com www.nationalflightacademy.com

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.

850-332-3338 info@risingmindslearning.com www.risingmindslearning.com

850-786-4209 Reservations@youthourtreachcamps.com www.youthoutreachcamps.com

Aviation Challenge Camp

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One Tranquility Base, Huntsville See more details under Overnight Camps.

800-637-7223; 256-837-3400 camps@rocketcenter.com www.spacecamp.com/aviation

Bodacious Shops Culinary Kids Camp

407 S Palafox St, Pensacola Fun cooking camps for kids. Grouped by age. Visit our website or Facebook for details. 850-433-6505 www.bodaciousshops.com

Explore Summer Camps

Various locations, Pensacola Explore Camps provide an opportunity for kids to explore their creativity, challenge their minds and build new friendships. STEAM-based academics plus a creative atmosphere results in one-of-akind summer camp experiences. 850-473-7468 explorecamps@uwf.edu www.uwf.edu/explorecamps

Kids for Camp - Autism Pensacola

various locations, Pensacola June 15-July 20, 2022 9:00am-2:30pm, MondayThursday. 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

First City No Bummer Summer Gymnastics Camp

65 East Olive Road, Pensacola Camp runs weekly for ages 5 years and up. Games, obstacle courses, gymnastics, ninja classes, field trips, arts & crafts and more. Details online. 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

The Little Gym of Pensacola

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 32

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

Valley View Ranch Equestrian Camp for Girls

606 Valley View Ranch Road, Cloudland One or two-week sessions June 5 – August 5, 2022. Overnight camps for girls, ages 8-17 years. English, Western, Barrels, Vaulting, and Trails. Beginner and Advanced riders. CHA instructors. 706-862-2231 info@valleyviewranch.com www.valleyviewranch.com

Music & Theater Curtains Up Musical Theater Camp ad on page 11

First Baptist Church, 500 N. Palafox, Pensacola Rescue in the Night, by Tom Long and Allen Pote, is a fun loving presentation of a favorite Bible story about Daniel in the Lion’s Den. Open to 4th - 7th grade. 9am - 3pm, June 6-10 and June 13 - 15 with performance June 15 at 6:00pm. 850-221-7438 hello@mixonmagic.com www.mixonmagic.com

Pensacola Children’s Chorus ad on page 29

46 East Chase Street, Pensacola Sing in the Summer with Pensacola Children’s

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Pensacola Opera Summer Camp

and all things animals! Cost is $100 for 5 lessons, which culminates in a family field trip to the Gulf Breeze Zoo. Classes are appropriate for ages 2-6 years. Pensacola location will meet twice a week (Wed/Fri) from June 15 through July 1 (9:30 or 10:30 am option)

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.pensacolachildrenschorus.com

75 South Tarragona Street, Pensacola Visit our website for updates. 850-433-6737 cody@pensacolaopera.com www.pensacolaopera.com

Summer Music Jam

850-292-0519 kmbythebay@gmail.com www.bythebay.Kindermusik.com

Play Pensacola Princess Camp

Little Prodigies Music and Arts Center

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1308 West Nine Mile Road, Pensacola Our preschool summer camp is designed for students 2-4 years, while our school age camp is designed for students 5-7 years. Students will take courses in music, art, drama, dance, and gymnastics in a fun, safe environment.

Gull Point Resource Center, 7000 Spanish Trail, Pensacola June 6-10, 2022. 9:00am-12:00pm. Ages 4-10 years. $70 City Resident/$80 Non-Resident. Register online beginning April 4, 2022. This weeklong camp will include learning several dances, making princess party crafts and costumes, and concludes with a mini recital. Please bring a snack each day.

850-332-6462 dreamteam@prodigiesonline.com www.prodigiesonline.com

Ms. Tammy’s Music Treehouse

850-494-7360 hmatteson@cityofpensacola.com www.playpensacola.com/940/Summer-Camps

Home-based Studio in NE Pensacola, Pensacola FUN Music Classes for Kids. Certified Musikgarten Teacher for Toddlers to Kindergarteners, Private and Class Piano for ages 6 to middle school. Watch for Summer Camps and Mini-Classes schedule coming next month!

Kindermusik “Zoo Train” Special Edition Camps

The Way UMC, 4701 School Lane, Pace Join us for a musical expedition through the zoo and all things animals! Cost is $100 for 5 lessons, which culminates in a family field trip to the Gulf Breeze Zoo. Classes are appropriate for ages 2-6 years. Pace Location will meet twice a week (Tues/Thurs) from June 14- June 30 (9:00 am or 10:00 am option)

850-308-1905 www.facebook.com/mstammysmusictreehouse

Pensacola Little Theatre

400 South Jefferson Street, Pensacola 2022 Camps-Dates TBA-Each camp lasts one week and will focus on a different age group. Broadway Babies: Ages 4 - 7, Footlights: Ages 7 11, Summer Stars: Ages 12 - 15. Please visit our website for more information.

850-292-0519 kmbythebay@gmail.com www.bythebay.Kindermusik.com

Kindermusik “Zoo Train” Special Edition Camps

EveryDay Nutrition, 4421 Bayou Blvd, Pensacola Join us for a musical expedition through the zoo

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West Florida Home Education Music Assoc. Summer Music Camps - Dates TBD, please visit our website for more information.

850-572-9249 www.homeschoolbandandstrings.com/

Overnight Camp Camp Beckwith ad on page 35

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

Camp O’ the Pines ad on page 28

10031 Hwy 29 North, Molino Experience Pensacola’s premier summer camp. You’ll enjoy zip lines, swimming, archery, Ping-Ping, shuffleboard, tetherball, canoeing,

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Dauphin Island Sea Lab Summer Residential Camp ad on page 30

Dauphin Island Sea Lab, 101 Bienville Boulevard, Dauphin Island Gulf Island Journey: Rising 7th-9th grades June 5-10, June 12-17, July 10-15, July 24-29; Coastal Fisheries Camp: Rising 9th-12th graders May 29June 3. Registration/camp specifics are available online. 251-861-2141 (Ext. 7515) DHPsummer@disl.org www.disl.org

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Riverview Camp for Girls ad on page 32

757 County Road 614, Mentone 2022 Camps run from June 5-July 31. 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.

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Aviation Challenge Camp

One Tranquility Base, Huntsville Camp sessions begin June and run through August 2022 for ages 9 - 18 years. Visit our website for session options,dates and registration. 800-637-7223; 256-837-3400 camps@rocketcenter. com www.spacecamp.com/aviation

Bazooka Soccer Camp

Pensacola Session Camp 1: July 5-9, 2021 Ages 10-18 years, Morning Session 8:00am -12:00pm Evening Session 4:00pm - 8:00pm / Session Camp 2: July 10-14, 2021 Ages 10-18 years. Morning Session 8:00am -12:00pm Evening Session 4:00pm - 8:00pm 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 June 27, 2022. 256-825-9226 info@campascca.org www.campascca.org

Camp Marymount

1318 Fairview Boulevard, Fairview Camp Marymount offers a two-week and threeweek session for girls and a one-week and twoweek session for boys. Rising first graders thru rising 11th graders are eligible to be campers. 615-799-0410 info@campmarymount.com www.campmarymount.com

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Camp Seale Harris

various locations in Pensacola, FL and Alabama, 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. 205-402-0415 www.campsealeharris.org

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. 423-757-2515 www.baylorschool.org/camps-clubsclinics/camp-walkabout

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 29-July 29. 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.

504-861-1534 LookoutMountainCamp@gmail.com www.lookoutmountaincamp.com

Scout BSA Camp

Spanish Trail Scout Reservation, 315 Pat Covell Road, Defuniak Springs Since 1961, 1200 acres & 40-acre lake, great traditional programs and newly added high adventure trips for boys and girls, Offering a fun-filled week

of outdoor scouting experiences. Open Slots in June - $250

850-476-6336 chsams@scouting.org www.gulfcoastcouncil.org/camp-home-page/50684

Teen Extreme Youth Camp

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!

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Roger Scott Athletic Complex, 2130 Summit Boulevard, Pensacola June 6-10, 2022. 8:00am-8:45am, Tiny Tikes (Ages 3-5), $119. 9:00am-12:00pm, Half Day (Ages 4-14), $157. 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.

850-786-4213 Reservations@teenextremecamp.com www.teenextremecamp.com

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Malcolm Yonge Community Center, 925 East Jackson Street, Pensacola June 6-10, June 20-24, & July 18-22, 2022. Monday - Friday 9:00am-12:30pm. Ages: 7-14 years. $105 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 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

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Gull Point Resource Center, 7000 Spanish Trail, Pensacola June 20-24, 2022 & July 18-22. 9:00am-12:00pm. Ages: 4-10 years. $90 City Resident/$100 NonResident. Register online beginning April 4, 2022. This program is brought to you by Play Pensacola! This weeklong camp explores movement, mindfulness, art, mandalas and games. Camp inspires kids to increase flexibility and strength, improve self-esteem, self-awareness, and encourages creativity and cooperation. Please bring a yoga mat, water and a health snack each day. 850-494-7360 hmatteson@cityofpensacola.com www.playpensacola.com/940/Summer-Camps

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9:00am-12:00pm. 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 Bishop State Community College Assistant Head Volleyball Coach, Jennifer Belarmino. Joining her will be players from Bishop State and Pensacola State College. 850-341-6035 jbvbcamps@gmail.com www.cityofpensacola.com/877/Volleyball

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Cordova Lanes, 2111 Airport Blvd, Pensacola June 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, June 27-July 1, July 11-15, 18-22, 25-29, Aug 1-5 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

ICE Soccer Camps at University of W Florida 11000 University Parkway , Pensacola Players entering High School-19 years old, male and female summer soccer ID camp. 2022 Dates TBD, please see our website for more information. 850-474-3226 jbartlinski@uwf.edu www.WestFloridaSoccer.com

Pensacola Catholic High Sports Camps

Catholic High Campus, 3043 W Scott St, Pensacola Pensacola Catholic High School offers summer camp programs in a wide variety of sports for boys and girls in age groups from 5 to 14. Visit our website for details. 850-436-6400 x112 rlabounty@pensacolachs.org www.pensacolachs.org/summercamps

Summer Camps-Sports (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. Sports Camps include: Boys Soccer, Boys and Girls Basketball, and Girls Volleyball. 850-786-4209 Reservations@youthourtreachcamps.com www.youthoutreachcamps.com

University of West Florida Volleyball Summer Camps

11000 University Parkway, Pensacola 2022 Camps: TBA. Check our website often for updates. 660-424-4553 acevolleyballcamps@gmail.com www.acevolleyballcamps.com

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1897 Cypress Street, Pensacola Summer Sailing Camps: Summer Sailing (ages 6-13, 9am-3pm, Aftercare available, Cost-$375/ week, Aftercare: $25/day or $110/weeK), Youth Sailing (14 or older 4-8pm, Cost-$260/week), Camps run May 30-August 5. Registration open now. 850-723-1278 sdpyc@outlook.com www.pensacolayachtclub.org

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Bayview Community Resource Center, 2001 East Llyod Street , Pensacola July 11-15, July 18-22 & July 25-29, 2022. Ages 8-16 years. Monday - Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm, Friday 8:00am-1:00pm. $140 City Resident/$150 Non-Resident, per session. Register online only beginning April 4, 2022. 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.

Creatisphere Art Camp Active learning and hands-on exploration of creative mediums for grades K-5. The weekly themes incorporate STEAM, history, conservation, world cultures, yoga, and games!

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Bayview Community Resource Center, 2001 East Llyod Street , Pensacola June 20-24 & June 27 - July 1, 2022. Ages 9-16 years. Monday - Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm, Friday 8:00am-1:00pm. $140 City Resident/$150 Non-Resident, per session. Register online only beginning April 4, 2022. 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!

Weekly Camps May 30th - August 5th

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Ancient Art Myths and Magical Creatures Art Rocks! Modern Masters Paints and Potions Adventures in the Serengeti Over the Rainbow Comics and Cartoons Legends of the Sea Go Green!

British Swim School Pensacola

Various locations, Pensacola British Swim School of Pensacola is proud to bring our premier survival and stroke development swim lessons to the community. 850-220-1619 goswim@britishswimschool.com www.Britishswimschool.com/Pensacola

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multiple locations, Summer swim programs will be held at Pensacola State College, University of West Florida & Santa Rosa Christian School.

Pottery, Drawing, Sculpture, Collage, 3-D Design, Storytelling, Mixed Media, Painting, Printmaking, Glass, Textiles, Costume Design, Building and more!

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Play Pensacola Beginning Fishing Camp

Bayview Community Resource Center, 2001 East Llyod Street , Pensacola June 6-10 & June 13-17, 2022. Monday - Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm & Friday 8:00am-1:00pm. (Fish Fry 12:00pm-1:00pm). Ages: 8-16 years. $265 City Resident/$275 Non-Resident, per session. Register online only beginning April 4, 2022. Campers who already know how to fish will learn places around town to fish. Charter boat trip on Thursday!

Bayview Community Resource Center, 2001 East Llyod Street , Pensacola May 31-June 3, 2022. 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 4, 2022. Learn to fish, identify species and enjoy the outdoors. Campers receive a tackle box and fishing pole at the end of camp.

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Innerlight Surf Camp

6 Casino Beach Boardwalk, Gulf Breeze Surf Camp has 10 separate sessions 3 days per week and runs from May 31-August 3, 2022. Camps are from 9:00am to 1:00pm for ages 7 - Adult. 850- 932-5134 surfcamp@innerlightsurf.com www.innerlightsurf.com/pages/surf-camp

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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. 850-595-4115 lifeguards@myescambia.com www.pensacolabeachlifeguards.com

Waterboyz Surf, Skate & Skimboard Camps Pensacola Beach (Surf Camp and Skimboard Camp), Waterboyz skatepark (Skate Camp), 380 North 9th Avenue, Pensacola The 2022 Waterboyz Surf/Skim Camps will be held on Pensacola Beach from 9am-12pm Mon-Thur. Camp size is limited per week! Must be at least 7 years old. Action-packed camps all summer long! Our instructors represent some of Pensacola’s top surfers, skimboarders, and skaters. For further information, visit our website and check out our social media accounts. 850-433-2929 help@waterboyz.com www.waterboyz.com GPP

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Parents are used to always putting their kids first. From the moment they wake up in the morning until the time they go to bed at night, our children are constantly on our minds. What do they need? What can we do for them? Imagine what happens when they go off to summer camp and the house is suddenly quiet. Here’s what happens: slowly, but surely, you begin to relax in a whole different way. Suddenly, you can hear your own thoughts, and that’ll give you the mental space to reflect on what YOU would like to do - to put yourself first for once. Use that mental space to do things you’ve been wanting and meaning to do all year. Perhaps there’s a hobby you’d like to pursue. While the kids are at camp, you have the time to take that yoga or painting class, and you get to choose - all by yourself - whether you’d like to do it after work or on the weekend. Get together with some friends you haven’t seen for a while. If they have kids at camp, too, chances are that they’re available and eager to spend some time with you. Go on a romantic date or two with your partner. The possibilities are endless. Being able to focus on yourself, your partner, and other people in your life who mean a lot to you is no small matter. As parents, we’re used to being responsible providers and caregivers. However, there’s so much more to a person: we’re also partners and friends. These are important parts of our identities that we need to remember to cultivate. Sending your kids to summer camp may bring out your more playful side that you haven’t shown for a while.

Another great thing about sending your kids to summer camp is that it’ll give them an opportunity to develop and reach important developmental milestones without you being there every step of the way. They’ll become more independent, more mature, and much better at solving problems on their own. Trust me: Every time my now-teenage son came home from camp, I could tell that he’d grown in leaps and bounds. Seeing how your kids grow also makes you trust them more: you realize that they’re able to develop new skills and take care of themselves even when they’re not under your watchful eye. Ultimately, summer camp is great preparation for the day that all parents will face: the day when their kids move out and they become empty-nesters. You will miss them - a lot - and they’ll miss you too. But, if you’ve done your job well and you have developed deep and meaningful relationships with them, your kids will always come back home to visit. Just like they will always come back home after a trip to summer camp. GPP

Tanni Haas, Ph.D. is a Professor in the Department of Communication Arts, Sciences, and Disorders at The City University of New York – Brooklyn College.

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FamilyCalendar Wednesday, March 2

Sun Belt Men’s & Women’s Basketball Conference Championships 11:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. Pensacola Bay Center. All 12 Sun Belt Conference men’s and women’s teams will compete in the single-elimination tournament with the two tournament champions earning automatic bids to the NCAA Tournament. For details, visit www. pensacolabaycenter.com/. Pensacola Saenger Theatre Presents Bert Kreisher—The Berty Boy Relapse Tour 7 p.m. Kreischer is a stand-up comedian, actor, writer and host who performs to sell-out crowds across the country. His most recent stand-up special is currently streaming globally on NETFLIX. (For mature audiences only.) Tickets begin at $40. For more info, call (850) 595-3880 or visit www.pensacolasaenger.com/.

Thursday, March 3

Sun Belt Men’s & Women’s Basketball Conference Championships 11:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. Pensacola Bay Center. For details, see March 2 listing. Story Sprouts Preschool Fun at Nine Mile 10-11 a.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 1000 E. 9 Mile Rd., 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) 316-3700 or visit http://everman.org/. Pensacola Saenger Theatre Presents Bert Kreisher— The Berty Boy Relapse Tour 7 & 9:30 p.m. For details, see March 2 listing. Coastal Classes by the Sea at the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station 3:30-4:30 p.m. 8638 Blue Heron Ct., Navarre Beach. Class topic is Marine Mammals 101. Get hands-on with our marine mammal skeletons and skulls as we discover what makes marine mammals so special and unique. Classes are open to all ages! Pre-registration required. $10 per person. For more info and to register, visit www.navarrebeachmarinesciencestation.com/ coastal-classes or call (850) 261-2141.

Friday, March 4

Sun Belt Men’s & Women’s Basketball Conference Championships 11:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. Pensacola Bay Center. For details, see March 2 listing. Art Academy for Autism 4-5:30 p.m. for ages 16 and up. Pensacola Museum of Art. Designed for children and adults on the autism spectrum. Our program focuses on nurturing artistic development and abstract thinking skills within a group environment. Free for students through generous support from Autism Pensacola. For more info, call (850) 432-6247 or visit www.pensacolamuseum. org/2021classes.html.

Saturday, March 5

Pensacola Children’s Chorus Presents One World, Many Voices 3:30 p.m. First Baptist Church Pensacola. This performance celebrates the diversity and possibility of our musical world and it features music of renowned composers from around the world. For more info, call (850) 434-7760 or visit https://www.pensacolasings.org/ performances.

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Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Presents: Russian Spectacular 7:30 p.m. Pensacola Saenger Theatre. Our annual exploration of the passionate and distinctive music of Russian composers returns with Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 1, featuring Sara Davis Buechner, and Rachmaninoff’s Second Symphony, a showcase of the composer’s genius in melodic invention and rich orchestration. For more info, call (850) 595-3880 or visit www.pensacolasaenger.com/. Highway 87 Outdoor Market at Pik-itz 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 1922 Highway 87, Navarre. This biweekly outdoor market takes place on first and third Saturdays. Farm to Table vendors are available along with arts and crafts. For more info, call (850) 710-7128 or visit www.pikitz.com. Sun Belt Men’s & Women’s Basketball Conference Championships 11:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. Pensacola Bay Center. For details, see March 2 listing. Curiosity Day at Pensacola MESS Hall 1-4 p.m. Today’s topic is Water Works. Curiosity Days are included with regular admission so you’re welcome to explore the rest of the museum too. A new feature are special workshops, with limited seating, facilitated by experts. Today’s workshop is Amazing Mollusks and Squid Dissection. Preregistration recommended for the workshop. No additional fee to participate. Activities are geared toward learners ages 6+ and their caregivers. For more info, visit pensacolamesshall.org/ or call (877) 937-6377. Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire and Pirate Festival 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Santa Rosa Fairgrounds, 8604 Bobby Brown Rd., Milton. Celebrating the history and heritage of Medieval Europe as well as the 16th century Gulf Coast. Activities include jousting knights, swordfighters, jesters, dancers, magic shows, pirates, historic displays and so much more! There will be food and drink vendors along with games and rides for the whole family. For more info and tickets, visit www.gcrf.us or call (850) 572-1407. Art Academy for Autism 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for ages 5-9; 1:30-3 p.m. for ages 10-15. Pensacola Museum of Art. Designed for children and adults on the autism spectrum. Our program focuses on nurturing artistic development and abstract thinking skills within a group environment. Free for students through generous support from Autism Pensacola. For more info, call (850) 432-6247 or visit www.pensacolamuseum.org/2021classes.html. 200 South Small Business Saturday All day the first Saturday of each month. 200 South Palafox Pl., Pensacola. Bring in a receipt from a purchase made from another downtown business and receive 10% off your bill at 200 South. This is redeemable at Graffiti Pizza, World of Beer, Taco Agave and Blend Lounge. Must be a receipt dated that specific Saturday and can only be redeemed that same day. *Limit one discount total. For more info, find us on Facebook.

Sunday, March 6

Sun Belt Men’s & Women’s Basketball Conference Championships 11:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. Pensacola Bay Center. For details, see March 2 listing. Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire and Pirate Festival 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Santa Rosa Fairgrounds, 8604 Bobby Brown Rd., Milton. For details, see March 5 listing.

Free Yoga in the Park 9:30-10:30 a.m. Bayview Park. Free one-hour yoga classes will be held in Bayview Park or Community Maritime Park on first Sundays throughout 2022. Classes open to all ages and levels of experience. The class is free, but you will need to BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat), any other accessories and a bottle of water. For more info, find us on Facebook.

Monday, March 7

Sun Belt Men’s & Women’s Basketball Conference Championships 1 & 6 p.m. Pensacola Bay Center. For details, see March 2 listing.

Tuesday, March 8

Junior League of Pensacola Hosts 3rd Annual Women’s Empowerment Luncheon 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Pensacola Country Club. The luncheon will honor 6 women who will receive a Women’s Empowerment Award. These awards honor exceptional women of all ages, of diverse cultures and roles, celebrating the power of individuals to spark change and improve their community and beyond. For more info, call (850) 433-4421 or visit https://pensacola.jl.org/ events/womens-empowerment-luncheon/.

Wednesday, March 9

Mommy and Me Yoga @ Nine Mile 10-11 a.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 1000 E. 9 Mile Rd., Pensacola. Monthly on second Wednesdays. For babies and infant walkers. Class age range: 0-3 yrs old (please note the class will be more specifically geared towards children that are walking, although moms with non-walkers are welcome. For more info, call (850) 316-3700 or visit https://www.everman.org/events.

Thursday, March 10

JoJo Siwa D.R.E.A.M. The Tour 7 p.m. Pensacola Bay Center. As a child, JoJo loved to dance, sing and wear her signature bows! Her mom, Jessalynn Siwa, and JoJo moved to California as JoJo grew in popularity. Her signature bows are known globally and represent her fans called the “Siwanatorz.” She has released five songs and loves being in the recording studio, community and beyond. For more info, visit https://rescheduled.aegpresents.com/. PenArts Presents The Hello Girls 7:30 p.m. Gordon Community Art Center, 306 N. DeVilliers St., Pensacola. A new musical written by Peter Mills and Cara Reichel about the women who joined the U.S. Army and went to France during WWI. At each performance we will honor all women veterans who attend. For more info, call (850) 857-8961 or visit www. visitpensacola.com/events/the-hello-girls/. Coastal Classes by the Sea at the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station 3:30-4:30 p.m. 8638 Blue Heron Ct., Navarre Beach. Class topic is Marine Mammals 101. For details, see March 3 listing.

Friday, March 11

Pensacola Ice Flyers Season 7:05 p.m. Pensacola Bay Center. Follow the Ice Flyers on the Team Website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for continued news and updates about the club. Also visit www.pensacolabaycenter.com/. PenArts Presents The Hello Girls 7:30 p.m. 306 N. DeVilliers St., Pensacola. For details, see March 10 listing. Pensacola Opera presents: The Barber of Seville 7:30 p.m. Pensacola Saenger Theatre. Popularized by Bugs Bunny as the Rabbit of Seville, Rossini’s ebullient

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Saturday, March 12

Pensacola Ice Flyers Season 7:05 p.m. Pensacola Bay Center. For details, see March 11 listing. Preschool Art and Storytime 10-11 a.m. Second Saturday each month. West Florida Public Library. During this free event, a librarian reads selections of similarly themed books and encourage movement and participation. Afterward, an art educator leads parents and preschoolers in a related craft. For ages 2-5 years old. Capacity is limited to 10 pairs - one guardian and one child, and pre-registration is required. Masks are recommended. For more info, call (850) 432-6247 or visit https://pensacolamuseum.org/. Natural Healing/Cancer Study 2-4 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 315 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. FREE. A group that studies the illness of cancer. Presentations are done through DVDs or by live speakers who share personal insights and experiences. Call (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visit http://everman.org/.

Pensacola Saenger Theatre Presents Anastasia 7:30 p.m. From the Tony Award-winning creators of the Broadway classic Ragtime, this dazzling show transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Tickets begin at $58. For more info, call (850) 5953880 or visit www.pensacolasaenger.com/.

Wednesday, March 16

Pensacola Saenger Theatre Presents Anastasia 7:30 p.m. For details, see March 15 listing.

Northwest Kidney Walk 8:30 a.m.-noon. Pensacola Beach Gulfside Pavillion. Fun, inspiring community fundraiser that calls attention to the prevention of kidney disease and the need for organ donation. For more info, contact bjones@ kidneyfla.org or call (904)-885-0043. Visit www. kidneywalk.org/NWFlorida for more event info.

Thursday, March 17

Story Sprouts Preschool Fun at Nine Mile 10-11 a.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 1000 E. 9 Mile Rd., Pensacola. For details, see March 3 listing.

Friday, March 18

The Gulf Breeze Chapter of Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast Monthly Meeting 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Meets the third 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/.

PenArts Presents The Hello Girls 7:30 p.m. 306 N. DeVilliers St., Pensacola. For details, see March 10 listing.

Sunday, March 13

PenArts Presents The Hello Girls 2:30 p.m. 306 N. DeVilliers St., Pensacola. For details, see March 10 listing.

Pensacola Saenger Theatre Presents Comedian Ron White 7 & 10 p.m. Ron “Tater Salad” White, who first rose to fame as the cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour phenomenon, has long since established himself as a star in his own

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Saturday, March 19

Art Academy for Autism 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for ages 5-9; 1:30-3 p.m. for ages 10-15. Pensacola Museum of Art. For details, see March 5 listing. Highway 87 Outdoor Market at Pik-itz 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 1922 Highway 87, Navarre. For details, see March 5 listing.

ment, and Postpartum Support) is a self-care support group focused on helping moms connect and engage in activities that promote balance, stress management, and overall wellness. Guest speakers and self-care activities will be provided and are free of cost. Pre-crawling babies welcome. Free. For more info, call (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visit http://everman.org/. Dancing to A New Beginning 7 p.m. Pensacola Saenger Theatre. Join Favor House in their inaugural fundraiser to help domestic violence and sexual assault victims on the Gulf Coast. Presented by Fred Astaire Studios, this dance competition is comprised of community leaders paired with professional dancers as they perform their dance routine on the Saenger stage. Tickets begin at $53. For more info, call (850) 595-3880 or visit www.pensacolasaenger.com/.

LEAPS New Mom Support Group 10-11:30 a.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. LEAPS (Love, Encourage-

2nd Annual Shamrock Stroll 5K Fun Run/ Walk, Pet Parade and Costume Contest 8-10 a.m. 8578 Gulf Blvd., Navarre Beach. Family friendly event with the Run/Walk and pet parade taking place simultaneously, behind the serious runners. Prizes will be given out for several categories. Pre-registration required. For more info and to register, visit www.navarrechamber.com or call (850) 939-3267.

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Pensacola Community Market 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 418 W Garden St. Featuring an array of businesses from handmade items to services. We also have a fun area for kids and plenty of food and drinks to satisfy any and all of your cravings! Free admission. For more info, call (850) 529-8193 or visit www.pensacolacommunityhub.com.

Sunday, March 20

Spring Jam 2022 3 p.m. 1451 Navarre Beach Causeway, Navarre. Doors open at 3 and the show starts at 5 p.m. Cat Country 98.7 presents Spring Jam 2022 starring LoCash to benefit Santa Rosa Kids House. Tickets are $10 per person. Show open to all age groups. Bring your own beach towel to sit on, no chairs allowed. Food and beverages on site for enjoyment. For more info and tickets, visit www.juanaspagodas.com or call (850) 939-1092.

Monday, March 21

Homeschool Sea-lebration! 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 8638 Blue Heron Ct., Navarre Beach. Hosted by the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station, this inaugural event is designed for homeschoolers and their families. Activities include touch tanks, turtle anatomy, shark myths, glow-in-the-dark deep-sea room, manatee skeleton, ocean labs, microscopes, field studies and more. Pre-registration required. For more info and to register, visit www.navarrebeachmarinesciencestation.com or call (850) 261-2141.

Wednesday, March 23

Peppa Pig Live! Peppa Pig’s Adventure 6 p.m. Pensacola Saenger Theatre. Come join Peppa Pig on an exciting camping trip in the woods with George and her school friends, including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep, and Gerald Giraffe. Little piggies everywhere will love this

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Thursday, March 24

Coastal Classes by the Sea at the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station 3:30-4:30 p.m. 8638 Blue Heron Ct., Navarre Beach. Class topic is Marine Mammals 101. For details, see March 3 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. Today’s topic is Local Habitat Restoration presented by the Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection. Visit https:// www.facebook.com/escambia.extension to watch the presentation. For more info about Science Hour, contact Carrie at (850) 475-5230 or ctsteven@ufl.edu.

Friday, March 25

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Disney’s Moana, Jr. 7:30 p.m. A 60minute musical

adaptation of the 2016 Disney animated film, bringing the adventures of Moana and her village of Motunui to life on stage. Featuring all the beloved songs from the film, including “How Far I’ll Go,” “Shiny,” and “You’re Welcome.” For more info, call (850) 432-2042 or visit www.pensacolalittletheatre.com/. Pensacola Ice Flyers Season 7:05 p.m. Pensacola Bay Center. For details, see March 11 listing. Public Skate 9:30 p.m. Pensacola Bay Center hosts public ice skating sessions through April. For details, see March 11 listing.

Saturday, March 26

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Disney’s Moana, Jr. 2:30 p.m. For details, see March 25 listing. Pensacola Ice Flyers Season 7:05 p.m. Pensacola Bay Center. For details, see March 11 listing. Public Skate 9:30 p.m. Pensacola Bay Center hosts public ice skating sessions through April. For details, see March 11 listing. Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Presents: American Classics 7:30 p.m. Pensacola Saenger Theatre. Join us as we explore the contributions of a diverse range of American composers with selections from Duke Ellington’s balletic The River, the adventurous themes of Aaron

Copland’s Billy the Kid, and Amy Beach’s “Gaelic” Symphony, the first symphony written and published by a female American composer. For more info, call (850) 595-3880 or visit www.pensacolasaenger.com/. Trash Bash with the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center 8-10 a.m. Held the last Saturday of each month. Meet in the main Navarre Beach Parking Lot near the Sand Crab Pavilion. Limited supplies of gloves, buckets and pickers are provided, but you can bring your own. For more info, visit www.navarrebeachseaturtles.org or call (850) 684-3347. Natural Healing/Cancer Study 2-4 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 315 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. For details, see March 12 listing. Ciclovia Pensacola 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Ciclovia (seek-low-via) originated in Bogota, Colombia, in the 1970s and took off around the world in the 1990s. Pensacola joined the movement in 2017 with its very first Ciclovia! This event closes major streets in downtown Pensacola to motorized traffic and opens them up for people to ride bikes, walk, run, play, or whatever moves them! Come join in on the fun! Axles for Alzheimer’s Geared Up for a Cure Car Show 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 7452 Pine Forest Rd., Pensacola. Car Show to benefit Walk to End Alzheimer’s and help keep awareness in the public eye. For more info, call (850) 554-1978 or e-mail chassfl@yahoo.com.

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FamilyCalendar Gulf Breeze Celebrates the Arts Festival 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Gulf Breeze High School Parking Lot, 675 Gulf Breeze Pkwy., Gulf Breeze. This two-day event showcases more than 100 local, regional and national fine artists, food vendors, a children’s art show, a local artists art show, live artist demonstrations and charity raffle. For more info, visit www. gulfbreezearts.com. 200 South Outdoor Market 3-8 p.m. 200 South Palafox Place, Pensacola. Every month we will have local creatives featuring their newest creations, including: macrame, homemade baked goods, pet treats and accessories, jewelry, vintage clothing for men and women, art, photography, girls’ clothing and accessories, woodworking, coffee and natural body products. For more info, find us on Facebook.

Sunday, March 27

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Disney’s Moana, Jr. 2:30 p.m. For details, see March 25 listing. Gulf Breeze Celebrates the Arts Festival 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Gulf Breeze High School Parking Lot, 675 Gulf Breeze Pkwy., Gulf Breeze. For details, see March 26 listing. Pensacola Ice Flyers Season 5:05 p.m. Pensacola Bay Center. For details, see March 11 listing. Public Skate 7:30 p.m. Pensacola Bay Center hosts public ice skating sessions through April. For details, see March 11 listing.

Perdido Key Craft and Food Truck Fest 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Innerarity Point Park, 5828 Cruzat Way, Pensacola. Food trucks, vendors, live music, bounce house and more! For more info, call (850) 376-9350 or visit www.foodtruckfestpensacola.com. $4 donations at entry gate are appreciated.

Tuesday, March 29

Hairspray 7:30 p.m. Pensacola Saenger Theatre. Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon that inspired the blockbuster film and live television event, is back on tour! Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world? Tickets begin at $58. For more info, call (850) 5953880 or visit www.pensacolasaenger.com/.

Wednesday, March 30

Hairspray 7:30 p.m. Pensacola Saenger Theatre. For details. see March 29 listing.

Thursday, March 31

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Disney’s Moana, Jr. 7:30 p.m. For details, see March 25 listing. Easter Egg Hunt & Kids Fun Day 1-4 p.m. Flora-Bama Tent. 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 FloraBama 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! Visit www. florabama.com/.

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Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Disney’s Moana, Jr. 7:30 p.m. For details, see March 25 listing. Spring Festival of Flowers 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 5988 US-90, Milton. This popular event draws plant enthusiast from near and far. The festival features plant nurseries, UF student club plant sale, arts and crafts, great food and educational opportunities. For more info, visit www.ifas.ufl.edu or call Robin at (850) 393-7334. Bands on the Blackwater Spring Series 7 p.m. 5158 Willings St., Milton. Free outdoor spring and fall concert series held Friday nights in downtown Milton. Pull up your boat or bring a lawn chair and relax while listening to great live music! For more info, visit www.facebook.com/BandsOnTheBlackwater or call (850) 983-5400.

Saturday, April 2

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Disney’s Moana, Jr. 2:30 p.m. For details, see March 25 listing.

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FamilyCalendar Highway 87 Outdoor Market at Pik-itz 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 1922 Highway 87, Navarre. For details, see March 5 listing.

classes will be held in Bayview Park or Community Maritime Park on first Sundays throughout 2022. For details, see March 6 listing.

Pensacola Ice Flyers Season 7:05 p.m. Pensacola Bay Center. For details, see March 11 listing.

Frankie Avalon 7:30 p.m. Pensacola Saenger Theatre. Avalon dominated the music charts for years with dozens of popular songs in the ‘50s and ‘60s including number-one hits “Venus” and “Why.” Tickets begin at $59. For more info, call (850) 595-3880 or visit www.pensacolasaenger. com/.

200 South Small Business Saturday All day the first Saturday of each month. 200 South Palafox Pl., Pensacola. For details, see March 5 listing.

The Price is Right 7:30 p.m. Pensacola Saenger Theatre. A sellout interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to “Come On Down” and play classic games made famous by the iconic network television show. Contestants can win cash, sought-after appliances, epic vacations, and, of course, a brand-new car by playing favorites like Plinko, Cliffhangers, The Big Wheel, and the fantastic Showcase! Tickets begin at $39. For more info, call (850) 595-3880 or visit www.pensacolasaenger.com/.

Sunday, April 3

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Disney’s Moana, Jr. 2:30 p.m. For details, see March 25 listing. Pensacola Symphony Orchestra in the Park 3 p.m. Museum Plaza, 120 Church Street. Free outdoor performance featuring a small ensemble of Pensacola Symphony Orchestra musicians. For more info, call (850) 435-2533 or visit https://pensacolasymphony.com/. Free Yoga in the Park 9:30-10:30 a.m. Bayview Park. Free one-hour yoga

Tuesday, April 5

Bands on the Beach Tuesdays at 7 p.m. through October 25. Pensacola Beach’s popular outdoor summer concert series features a lineup of performers sure to please every musical taste. Located in the beautiful Gulfside Pavilion overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, the series features regional artists performing a wide variety of music. Bring your lawn chair and join us. For more info, visit https://visitpensacolabeach.com/whats-happeningbands-on-beach/.

Thursday, April 7

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Disney’s Moana, Jr. 7:30 p.m. For details, see March 25 listing. Jeff Dunham 7 p.m. Pensacola Bay Center. Comedian/ventriloquist Jeff Dunham and his delightfully irreverent cohorts, Peanut, Walter, José Jalapeño, Bubba J. and Achmed the Dead Terrorist, fill arenas across the U.S. and the world with their blockbuster tours. Tickets can be found at JeffDunham.com or TicketMaster.com.

Comedian Tom Segura - I’m Coming Everywhere World Tour 7 & 10 p.m. Pensacola Saenger Theatre. Segura is best known for his Netflix specials, Ball Hog (2020), Disgraceful (2018), Mostly Stories (2016), and Completely Normal (2014). Tickets begin at $65. For more info, call (850) 595-3880 or visit www.pensacolasaenger.com/.

Friday, April 8

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Disney’s Moana, Jr. 7:30 p.m. For details, see March 25 listing. Pensacola Habitat Food Truck Festival 5-10 p.m. Seville Square in beautiful Downtown Pensacola. This festival is fun for all ages and includes an eclectic mix of food truck signature dishes, live music and entertainment, a tasting competition, and more! For info, visit https://pensacolahabitatfoodtruckfest.org/ or call (850) 434-5456. Pensacola Blue Wahoos Open 2022 Baseball Season 6:35 p.m. vs. Biloxi Shuckers. For tickets or more info, visit https://www.milb.com/pensacola/.

Saturday, April 9

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Disney’s Moana, Jr. 11 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. For details, see March 25 listing.

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ministry! The Grammy award winner and his signature blend of Southern rock, country and faith-filled songwriting are unlike anything else in Contemporary Christian music today. Tickets begin at $33. For more info, call (850) 595-3880 or visit www.pensacolasaenger.com/. Pensacola Blue Wahoos Open 2022 Baseball Season 4:05 p.m. vs. Biloxi Shuckers. For details, see April 8 listing.

Every Sunday This Month

Sunday Funday at Seville Quarter 1-7 p.m. End o’ the Alley Courtyard. Drink specials start at 1 p.m.; continue the evening with food specials and live music starting at 3. There is also an assortment of games in the courtyard for the entire family to enjoy, including Puttskee, Corn Hole, Jumbo Jenga, Golf Pong, Connect Four and Kan Jam! For more info, visit www. sevillequarter.com/ or call (850) 434-6211.

Every Tuesday This Month

Story Sprouts Preschool Fun 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 musicians 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

Pensacola Habitat Food Truck Festival 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Seville Square in beautiful Downtown Pensacola. For details, see April 8 listing. Pensacola Blue Wahoos Open 2022 Baseball Season 6:05 p.m. vs. Biloxi Shuckers. For details, see April 8 listing.

Michael Jackson - A Thrilling Tribute! 7 p.m. Pensacola Saenger Theatre. Featuring Falynne Lewing. Tickets begin at $33. For more info, call (850) 595-3880 or visit www.pensacolasaenger.com/. Ever’Market @ Nine Mile Road 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 1000 E. 9 Mile Rd. For details, see March 12 listing. Summer Camp Expo 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The Greater Pensacola Chamber, 418 W. Garden St. Plan your child’s summer activities

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months in advance at this one-stop-shop opportunity to explore and register for summer camps, learn about children activities available year-round, sign-up for lessons, and shop products! Free admission; $150 for vendor booth. For more info on vendor booths, contact Quinn at qbreaux@pensacolachamber.com or (850) 454.6840.

Sunday, April 10

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Disney’s Moana, Jr. 2:30 p.m. For details, see March 25 listing. Pensacola Habitat Food Truck Festival 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Seville Square in beautiful Downtown Pensacola. For details, see April 8 listing. Zach Williams Spring ‘22 Tour 7 p.m. Pensacola Saenger Theatre. Join Zach Williams and special guest Anne Wilson for a night of music and

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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In this cookie cutter Liam Neeson movie, he stars as Travis Block, a government operative responsible for getting a deep-cover agent out of prison. In the process, he discovers a deadly conspiracy within the government – but exposing it will come at a cost. With painfully flat characters, excruciatingly bad dialogue, and Australian filming locations that look nothing like Washington D.C., this is one of Neeson’s worst films. Negative content is lighter than other movies in the genre, but it’s still not worth watching. Photo © Open Road Films

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Glamorous Linnet Doyle and her husband Simon are being stalked on their honeymoon by Jacqueline de Bellefort, Linnet’s erstwhile friend and Simon’s former fiancée. When passion bursts into murder on a luxury cruise down the Nile, it’s fortunate that Hercule Poirot is one of the party. The sanitized violence is not unexpected given the genre, but the very steamy kissing and fondling are a surprise. Suitable for adult and teen mystery fans, this is a very loose adaptation of the novel on which it’s based and might displease hardcore Agatha Christie fans looking for a script that hews closer to the book. Photo © 20th Century Studios

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Global superstar Kat Valdez is planning to marry her celebrity boyfriend in front of an audience of 20 million people – until she sees a video clip seconds before the ceremony that shows him cheating on her. Heartbroken but determined to “change the narrative” she proposes to a random guy in the crowd. Despite its ludicrous premise, this is a sweet rom-com with little sexual content, aside from suggestive dance moves and revealing costumes. The movie is suitable for most teens and has messges about hope, kindness, and self respect. Photo ©Universal Pictures

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Reeling after her sister’s unexpected death, Lennie is unable to play her clarinet and spends her time grieving in Bailey’s closet and writing letters on tree trunks. She unexpectedly becomes involved with two guys: Toby, Bailey’s ex-boyfriend, and Joe, a fellow musician in the school band. Now she has to choose between moving forward or holding on to the past. This movie’s take on grief is distinctive thanks to vivid sets and scenes of magical realism which sometimes work and often don’t. The story’s messages about family and love are nonetheless valuable. Photo ©Apple TV+

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Finally comfortable with her height, Jodi has found the confidence to win the lead in the school play. Under these pressures, new insecurities emerge, which threaten her relationships. Formulaic, trite, and clearly filmed on a low budget, this production has little negative content, but not much else to recommend it. Sadly, the valuable storylines on self-doubt and anxiety – that will benefit young viewers - are overwhelmed by layers of unnecessary side plots. Photo ©Netflix Grades range from: A= absence of content concerns to D= excess of content concerns Detailed reviews available at www.parentpreviews.com 47

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Where Should My Child Park His Money? Q.

Our son is 13, and he has been doing some part-time work for a friend of the family. He makes $40 to $60 a week, and he would like to begin investing the majority of what he earns. Do you have a suggestion?

A. Well, here’s the thing. At this point in

his life, the goal of this investment isn’t wealth. Number one, it’s not a lot of money. Number two, well, it’s not a lot of money. The goal is to create knowledge, reward his interest in the subject and teach him how to handle his finances as an adult. I’ve got no problem with you helping him open checking or savings accounts at a local bank or credit union. There are lots of good lessons to be learned in reconciling a bank statement, and the value of spending, saving and giving. Then, you could get with a good financial pro, one with the heart of a teacher, and let him open a mutual fund for $50 a month with

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you as the custodian. He could learn about compound interest, how to calculate the value of his shares and other things, and all that would be a good learning exercise. We did these things with our kids. But keep in mind that over the course of a year—and when you’re 13, that’s an eternity— there’s not going to be a lot of action on the investing side of things. It could be kind of boring for him at times. But he’s better off to learn now that good things don’t always come with flashing lights and whistles. Slow and steady wins the race!

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with an idea for our money. He wants us to set up an account where we both put 10 percent of our income for discretionary

spending. My husband makes more money than I do, and because of this, he says it is fair that he would be able to spend more than I would. How do you feel about this?

A. I’m sure deep down he’s a

decent guy and he loves you very much. But he’s looking at this all wrong. Right now, he’s being pretty immature and selfish about the situation. Let’s look at this from another angle. There are lots of families where only one person works outside the home and generates an income. Would it be fair, then, to say only the person making money is allowed a little cash to spend for fun once in a while? When two people are married, they are pronounced “as one.” That means even if you only have one person with an income, it becomes our income. If you have kids, they become our kids. Marriage is not a me thing, it’s a we thing. Always.

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