Scouting

Boy ScoutsGulf Coast Council

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9440 University Parkway Pensacola, 32514

Scouting for Boys and Girls. Cub Scouts (ages 7-10), Scouts BSA (11 - 17), Venturing (14 - 20) and Explorers (10 - 20). Visit www.BeAScout.org to find local units.

850-476-6336 gulfcoastcouncil@gmail.com www.gulfcoastcouncil.org

American Heritage Girls

Pensacola

A faith-based leadership and character development program for girls ages 5-18. Badge programs, service projects, leadership, and outdoor experiences. Visit our website for more information and local troops.

513-771-2025 www.americanheritagegirls.org

Girl Scouts of Gateway Council

Pensacola, 32504

Girls prepare for a lifetime of leadership, success, and adventure! Visit our website to join. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GirlScoutsEscCoFl

877-764-5237 customercare@girlscouts-gateway.org www.joingsgc.org

Trail Life USA

A Christ-Centered, outdoor Leadership Ministry for boys and young men ages K - 12th grade. Troops are chartered by area churches. www.traillifeusa.com

U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Pensacola

Comprised of the Navy League Cadet Corps (NLCC) for ages 10 - 13 years and Naval Sea Cadet Corps (NSCC) for 13 - 18 years.

703-243-6910 www.seacadets.org

Sports

Alpha Elite

Recreational Youth Basketball League ad on Inside Back

Cover Fricker Resource Center, 900 North F Street Pensacola, 32502

Please contact our center directly for team sports information.

850-436-5195 adesport@cityofpensacola.com www.playpensacola.com

Basketball Boot Camp

Woodland Heights Center, 111 Berkley Drive 850-435-1750 tthomas@cityofpensacola.com

Please contact center for team sports information.

Bill Bond Baseball and T-Ball

Roger Scott Athletic Complex, 2130 Summit Boulevard Pensacola, 32503

Please contact our center directly for team sports information and for registration.

850-912-4056 billbondbaseball@gmail.com www.billbond.org

Greater Pensacola Figure Skating Club

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Pensacola Bay Center, 201 East Gregory Street Pensacola, 32502 Master the fundamentals of figure skating or hockey! Group lessons & private coaching for ages 3 to adult, beginners to competitors & skaters with disabilities. Season runs OctoberApril. Visit our website to register. Skaters from Mobile, AL to Panama City, FL. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! 850-400-3222 info@pensacolafigureskating.com https://pensacolafigureskating.com/ i9 Sports ad on page 20 i9 Sports® is the nation’s largest multi-sport provider focused solely on high-quality, communitybased youth sports programs. To achieve our mission of helping kids succeed in life through sports, we teach the importance of good sportsmanship on the field and in life.

850-565-1935 justin.ward@i9sports.com www.i9sports.com

Pensacola Girls Youth Volleyball ad on Inside Back Cover

Roger Scott Athletic Complex, 2130 Summit Boulevard Pensacola, 32503

Please contact our center directly for team sports information.

850-912-4056 aodee@cityofpensacola.com www.playpensacola.com

Pensacola Youth Basketball League ad on Inside Back Cover

Please contact our center directly for team sports information.

850-912-4056 aodee@cityofpensacola.com www.playpensacola.com

Pensacola Youth Cheerleading

NEP Wildcats, East Pensacola Rattlers, Legion Field Tigers ad on Inside Back Cover

Please contact our center directly for team sports information.

850-912-4056 cfox@cityofpensacola.com www.playpensacola.com

Pensacola Youth FootballNEP Wildcats, East Pensacola Rattlers, Legion Field Tigers ad on Inside Back Cover

Please contact our center directly for team sports information.

850-912-4056 cfox@cityofpensacola.com www.playpensacola.com

Pensacola Youth Soccer ad on Inside Back Cover

3221 Langley Ave Pensacola, 32504

Please contact our center directly for team sports information.

850-366-8764 phil@pensacolayouthsoccer.com www.pensacolayouthsoccer.com

Roger Scott Tennis Center ad on Inside Back Cover

2220 A Summit Boulevard Pensacola, 32503

Please contact our center directly for team sports information.

850-912-4103 www.rogerscotttennis.com

Alpha Omega Performance Training

490 East Heinberg Street Pensacola, 32502

Alpha Omega Youth “AlphaKids” classes are meant to be fun for youth of all ages. Our classes, led by degreed coaches, provide an opportunity to build fitness, create healthy lifestyles, and work together with peers.

850-377-1862 alphaomegaperformance.com/

Barracuda Swimworks - Beth Barr

Pensacola

Olympic Silver Medalist Beth Barr offering private lessons and stroke instruction.

850-860-6525 beth@barracudaswimworks.com www.barracudaswimworks.com

Bayside Rush - Soccer

Gulf Breeze, 32563

We are dedicated to the education and development of youth soccer players at all levels of competitive play. www.baysiderush.com

Bear Levin Studer Family YMCA

165 East Intendencia Street Pensacola, 32502

We offer school-age kids and middle school youth a safe, fun place to spend time before and after school while parents manage their work responsibilities. We also have sports. We encourage teamwork and sportsmanship while improving coordination. For registration, visit our website.

850-438-4406 www.ymcanwfl.org

Ensley Youth Sports Association

Pensacola

A non-profit organization dedicated to teaching fair play, sportsmanship, work ethic & community pride to youth ages 4-14. Contact us for registration information.

850-378-1325 eysainc@gmail.com www.eysainc.org

First Tee Gulf Coast

3924 West Navy Boulevard Pensacola, 32507

Promoting character development and life values through the game of golf.

850-456-7010 contactus@firstteegulfcoast.org https://firstteegulfcoast.org/

Greater Pensacola Aquatic Club

1000 College Boulevard Pensacola, 32504

Year round competitive swimming, seasonal swimming (summer league & clinics) as well as group Swim Lessons.

850-484-1312 gpacswimcoach@gmail.com www.gpacswimteam.org

Gulf Breeze Futbol Academy

4901 Gulf Breeze Parkway Gulf Breeze

Competitive soccer. Improve individual skills through practice sessions and games at competitive, age-appropriate levels. Visit us online to register for competitive and recreational season.

850-602-7540 www.gulfbreezefa.com

Hype Pensacola

Various locations, Pensacola

HYPE Pensacola is a Non Profit Youth Mentoring Program offering academic, sports, tutoring, workshops and much more.

850-382-4130 http://www.hypepensacola.org/

Innerlight Surf Shop & Lessons

Pensacola, 32561

Surf lessons for beginners to intermediate. Private, semi-private and group settings. Participants must be strong swimmers. Ages 6 and up. Visit our website for locations near you!

850-932-5134; 850-495-3507 www.innerlightsurf.com

Northeast Pensacola Sports League (NEP)

555 East Nine Mile Road Pensacola, 32514

Visit our website and Facebook page at NEP Ballpark for Fall registration and schedules. clubs.bluesombrero.com/nepbaseballsoftball

Northwest Florida Youth Sports Alliance

Pensacola

Football for ages 5 to 14 years of age teaching the basic fundamentals of the game, teamwork, good sportsmanship, discipline and leadership.

850-530-4765 www.nwfysa.org

Pensacola Futbol Club

We are a premier youth soccer club in Northwest Florida.

(850) 477-7842 https://pensacolafutbolclub.com/

Pensacola Junior Ice Flyers

Pensacola Bay Center, 201 East Gregory Street Pensacola, 32502

Bringing youth ice hockey to the Northwest Florida area. Visit our website for more information. info@jriceflyers.com www.jriceflyers.com

Pensacola Lacrosse Association for Youth Pensacola

Boys and Girls youth lacrosse teams grouped by age and skill. Instruction offered at all levels, for fun and competitive play. Visit us on Facebook for Fall updates.

850-393-7758 Pensacolaheroeslacrosse@gmail.com www.pensacolalacrosse.com

Perdido Bay Youth Sports Association

Pensacola, 32506

Education and development in community youth through organized sports. Our league offers Track and Field, baseball, basketball, lacrosse, football, softball, cheerleading, and flag football. Visit our website for fall registration.

850-665-0447 pbysa.webmail@gmail.com www.pbysa.org

RG Tennis Center

Montessori School of Pensacola, 4100 Montessori Drive Pensacola, 32504 Programs available for ages 4 years - adult. Group tennis, strokes, serving, proper form and court etiquette. Sign up for our after school clinics. We also offer Pickleball program for ages 7 and up.

209-298-3389 or 850-443-4878 https://app.courtreserve.com/Online/Portal/Index/9590

Southern Youth Sports Association

1320 West Gregory Street Pensacola, 32502

Basketball, cheerleading, baseball, football and tutoring programs. The program is administered by local community leaders & Volunteers. Fall registration online now.

850-438-6233 www.sysatigers.org

Tiger Point Golf Club

1255 Country Club Road Gulf Breeze, 32563 Private & group lessons, clinics, and junior academy programs available. Player development programs for professional instruction.

850-930-4653 traybon@tigerpointgolf.com www.tigerpointgolf.com

Tighten Up Tennis

800 Shoreline Drive Gulf Breeze, 32561 Shoreline Tennis Facility is located in beautiful Shoreline Park in Gulf Breeze, FL. Many tennis programs are offered for players of all ages and levels.

850-554-9547 www.facebook.com/TightenUpTennis/ Waterboyz

380 North 9th Avenue Pensacola, 32502 Full service board shop with skate park. Lessons for beginner and intermediate in surfing, skateboarding and skimboarding. We teach the basics, etiquette and knowledge.

850-433-2929 help@waterboyz.com www.waterboyz.com

West Florida Waves Volleyball www.westfloridawaves.com

Pensacola, Gulf Breeze & Milton, Providing volleyball skill instruction and playing opportunities to junior age girls from the Pensacola and surrounding areas. Our program welcomes and develops diverse athletes committed to these values - hard work, discipline, sportsmanship, competition, and opportunity.

Stem

Code Ninjas

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3 W 9 Mile Rd Suite #5 Pensacola, 32534

Kids learn to code while building their own video games and gain problem solving, critical thinking, and STEM skills in a fun and inspiring environment. Ages 5+.

850-889-8636 pensacolafl@codeninjas.com www.codeninjas.com/fl-pensacola

Escambia County 4-H

3740 Stefani Road Cantonment, 32533

4-H is open to boys and girls ages 5-18. Opportunities include community clubs, workshops, day camps, residential camps, school enrichment programs, state and national programs.

850-475-5230 www.facebook.com/UFIFASEscCounty

La Maison of Cards

Rex Theater, 18 N Palafox St, Pensacola, 32502

Unlock your child’s full potential with our exciting after-school program! At La Maison of CardsPensacola’s First Magic School, we blend learning and fun through captivating magic lessons. Watch their confidence soar as they master mind-blowings tricks. Enroll now and let the magic begin! 850-501-7692 maisonofcards@gmail.com www.lamaisonofcards.com

Pensacola Mess Hall

418 E Wright St Pensacola, 32501

Explore math, engineering, science and stuff with the MESS Hall. See our website for information. 877-937-6377 info@pensacolamesshall.org www.pensacolamesshall.org

Theater

LaBelle Performing Arts ad on page 20

8253 Chellie Road Pensacola, 32526

Registration for returning students is July 28, 5:00-8:00 pm at LaBelle. Registration for new and returning Students: July 29, 10 am-1 pm

850-944-5650 info@labelleperformingarts.com www.labelleperformingarts.com

Pensacola Little Theatre ad on page 17

400 South Jefferson Street Pensacola, 32502 Training & guidance for performers, writers, designers, directors, and technicians of all ages. Classes, workshops, intensives, and camps offered with a variety of educational opportunities. Register today!

850-432-2042 www.pensacolalittletheatre.com

Mixon Magic Performing Arts

1010 N. 12th Ave Suite #238 Pensacola, 32501

Now registering for fall! Offering classes in musical theatre, ballet, tap, broadway dance, and much more! Ages 3 - Adult.

850-221-7438 hello@mixonmagic.com www.mixonmagic.com

Neighborhood Children’s Theatre

Offers engaging electives, education, and entertainment for children!

857-220-8589 hello@myneighborhoodtheatre.com myneighborhoodtheatre.com/classes

Time To Shine Center for Performing Arts

4375 Woodbine Road Pensacola, 32571

See listing info under Art Category.

850-994-5678 info@timetoshineflorida.com www.timetoshineflorida.com GPP

Role model. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), traffic accidents remain the leading cause of injury and death among teens, but setting a positive example can help nurture an aware, focused driver.

“We as parents have a great deal of influence in how our children are going to drive by how they see us driving,” says pediatric safety specialist Brad Winfrey, BSN, RN, CPEN, CPST. “That’s why it’s so important that parents role model driving at safe speeds, wearing seatbelts and not driving distracted.”

Teach the MVPs of driving. After working “in the emergency department (at a children’s hospital) for 30 years, I certainly saw the impact of what teen driving, lack of experience and distraction can do to the driver and the passengers,” Winfrey says.

Winfrey teaches young drivers the acronym “MVP”:

Mind - Keep your mind on driving and stay aware of what is happening around you. Pay attention to road signs, traffic lights and construction zones.

Vision - Your eyes should be on the road ahead of you and not elsewhere in the vehicle, like texting on the phone, posting to social media or fiddling with the radio.

Practice - Practice in a variety of weather conditions, roadways, construction areas and especially at night, when visibility is limited and oncoming headlights can be blinding. With evening school activities and part-time jobs, teens frequently drive at night.

Limit passengers. AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that a 16 or 17-year-old’s risk of death per mile rises 44 percent when carrying one passenger younger than 21 and quadruples when transporting three or more passengers under the age of 21. The potential for risk-taking behavior also increases, including not wearing seatbelts, speeding and drinking alcohol.

Many graduated driver’s licensing (GDL) programs, which have been enacted to some degree in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, restrict the number of passengers. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, the GDL program has reduced teen crashes by 20 to 40 percent.

Download Life 360. John Lacy, a police officer, recommends the Life 360 app to help you keep track of your teen’s whereabouts. The app also provides crash detection and emergency response and weekly driver reports, highlighting phone usage, acceleration, braking and top speeds.

“Don’t tell your children that they’re being added to Life 360. Just do it,” Lacy says. “Kids are very crafty. If they know that something like that is on their phone, they’ll disable it. Remember, it’s your phone, not your kid’s cell phone.”

If you prefer to be open with your teen about the app, tell them that as a minor on the road, it provides a non-negotiable, additional layer of safety and security.

Educate them about the vehicle. Acquaint your teen with the car’s features like how to turn on the headlights, where the defrost is located, how to turn on windshield wipers, how to open the gas tank and how to fill it. Also, teach them how to change a tire. (Check the spare tire every three months to ensure it is aired up.)

Under the hood, point out the battery and how to check the oil. Store a roadside emergency kit in the trunk with plastic flare reflectors (available at auto shops and online).

Know the dos and don’ts of roadside assistance. Your teen should contact you and/or the police if they are in a car accident, become stranded or get lost. If they get lost, which isn’t uncommon for new drivers, tell them to call you first.

“It’s okay to call the police if they’re lost, too,” Lacy says.

If your teen gets a flat tire, instruct them to call the police first and then you.

“The reason I like an officer there is because the lights provide protection especially at night, and reminds people to slow down,” Lacy says.

Unfortunately, we don’t always know if a stranger offering help is acting as a good samaritan or has more nefarious intentions. If your teen is stranded, they should wave on those offering help and tell them that the police will arrive shortly.

Manage a traffic stop. Explain to your teen that if they get stopped by the police, they should pull over to the righthand side of the road, into a well-lit parking lot or onto private property to keep them and the officer safe from oncoming traffic.

Traffic stops can be stressful even for adults. Encourage your teen to calmly follow the officer’s instructions. Remind them to keep their hands in plain sight on the steering wheel. Your teen should know where their driver’s license, registration and current insurance card is located inside the vehicle. But, they shouldn’t reach for anything in the car until instructed by the officer.

“The officer will tell you the reason why he stopped you, what he’s looking for, and what he wants,” Lacy says.

After that, the officer will return to his vehicle. “Don’t get out of your vehicle!” Lacy says. “That is the last thing we want you to do. Stay inside the vehicle the entire time and let the officer contact you.”

If your teen suspects that the person pulling them over isn’t a bonafide police officer, they can call 9-1-1 with their location and confirm the traffic stop.

Many police departments record traffic stops. “Kids have a right to record the conversation too,” Lacy says.

If an officer is rude or unprofessional, parents can file a complaint with the department.

Remain patient. Your involvement and patient guidance will help your teen become a safe driver.

“A lot of people immediately want to jump on the bandwagon and say that teens are bad drivers. It’s not necessarily true,” Winfrey says. “They just don’t have experience. With experience, comes better driving skills and better driving habits.”

Sources: Ofc. John Lacy; Brad Winfrey, BSN, RN, CPEN, CPST

Grading Family Movies: Streaming, Digital Rentals, and Theatrical Releases

Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One

The Entity, a military AI program, has gone rogue and is controlling the world’s digital assets from its position in a downed Russian submarine. It can only be overcome by a two-part key, so Ethan and his team set out to find both parts. Every major power on earth wants to get the keys – and so do other bad actors. This film doesn’t measure up to the rest of the franchise, being both incoherent and bloated. The expected action elements are derivative, and the pacing drags through a nearly three hour runtime. And it’s only Part One. Photo ©Paramount Pictures

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

Indiana Jones and his goddaughter, Helena, are on a quest for Archimedes’ Dial, an ancient artefact reputed to predict astrological events. Also on the hunt is a Nazi scientist named Voller, who intends to retroactively change the outcome of World War II. Harrison Ford may well be getting old, but this film shows that he’s still got enough charisma to helm a major action movie. And this is a good one: despite a clumsy ending, this is a fast-paced action flick with enough nostalgia to please franchise fans. Photo © Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken

When Ruby takes an unexpected dip in the ocean, she learns the truth about herself and her family. She’s a kraken, granddaughter of the Queen of the Krakens, and destined to become a powerful guardian of the sea – if she can avoid monsterhunting sailors and crafty mermaids. This movie provides 90 minutes of decent storytelling, solid animation and reassuring messages about self-acceptance. It also features memorable voice talent, with a particularly fine contribution from Jane Fonda. What it lacks is any sense of magic Photo ©Universal Pictures

After spending 12 years tracking down child predators, Tim Ballard is on a mission to save trafficked children – and one little girl in particular When the government revokes his authorization over concerns about funding and jurisdiction, he goes solo through the jungles and criminal underworld of Colombia. This movie highlights a serious problem and gives a voice to abused children. Unfortunately, it offers simplistic solutions and, despite sensitive filming, feels borderline exploitative. Photo ©Angel Studios

Ballister Boldheart is ready to become the first commoner to be knighted – until disaster strikes and he must flee into the forest. Determined to clear his name and save the kingdom, he joins forces with Nimona, a shapeshifter with a thirst for vengeance. This is a beautifully animated film with expansive world-building and a deeply layered story. Parents will want to be aware of some fantasy violence and a same-sex kiss when considering it for family viewing. Photo ©Netflix

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