Greater Pensacola Parents March '23

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Since I work from home, people will ask me how I get any work done with all the distractions of housework, laundry, etc. The answer is easy. I LOVE my job. I hate cleaning my house. I keep trying to find ways to make it easier or more fun. Recently I saw some videos of people spending one hour a day on housework, just Monday through Friday, and they swear it works to keep a clean home. So one Sunday, I sat down and meal-planned, scheduled my weekly cleaning routine, and was ready for a more organized life. I cleaned my whole house that weekend to start with a fresh slate. I even encouraged my girls to start a cleaning routine, too, so they would not be stuck doing all of their chores on the weekends. Here’s how the week played out: Monday went as planned, Tuesday went as planned, Wednesday, “I just cleaned the showers; I really don’t need to do it again,” Thursday, “I’ll get to the laundry Saturday”... and Friday was a bust. Back to cleaning on the weekends.

I wish I could find a way to make house chores more entertaining. Sometimes it helps if I put on some fun music. As a young adult, my roommate and I would pour a glass of wine, turn on Melrose Place, and clean. Sharing the chores like that made it fun, but that may have been the novelty of having our own place (or the wine). But alas, the novelty has worn off, and I am too old for wine with chores. So the search for the perfect cleaning solution continues.

While I don’t have a great fix for chores, I do have a fabulous resource that I am super excited to share with you. It is the 2023 March Summer Camp issue! This is always a ton of fun to work on, and I am always amazed at the variety of camps available in the area. With so many opportunities, your child can explore new interests, enhance skills in a sport they love, or participate in educational opportunities, all while having fun and making new friends. To see what I am talking about, flip to the 2023 Summer Camp Guide. We have included day camps, art camps, sports camps, STEM camps, overnight camps, and more. It does not matter if your child is interested in sports, theater, music, science, or all of it, you will find several options in this valuable resource. The guide is especially beneficial when you have multiple children with varying and ever-changing interests. You may also want to read through Dr. Tanni Haas’s feature, Choosing The Right Summer Camp for Your Kids, to help you find the right fit.

Whether you choose a themed camp, day camp, or overnight camp, there is much your child can gain from attending camp, as Rebecca Hastings explains in her feature 10 Surprising Things I Learned After Sending My Child to Camp. I know it can be tough sending a child to sleep-away camp or even a new day camp, but more often than not it benefits the child and the parents. Don’t feel pressured to send them to an overnight camp if you are not comfortable yet. Plenty of half-day and full-day camps provide many of the same benefits.

As we head into spring and days start getting longer, I hope you will get out and take advantage of the wonderful activities in our communities. Visit the beach, hike on some nature trails, and flip to the Family Calendar, where you will find plenty to fill your weekends. Enjoy your March!

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Teaching Your Children Boundaries

Hailey Magee coined the thought-provoking phrase, “Imagine how different the world would be if little girls were taught to set boundaries as often as they were taught to be polite.” For days, I ruminated on the question, “How can we teach all children to set and respect healthy boundaries?”

When I filtered this question through the theories of attachment and development, I determined that lessons on boundaries should be taught in this order: Respecting, Understanding, and Setting.

In my practice, I have observed repeatedly that when children who do not know how to respect boundaries are allowed to set their own, chaos reigns. If you struggle with boundaries, I strongly recommend reading Henry Cloud’s book, Boundaries

As a parent, it is vital for you to master the art of boundaries because this is one of the most important lessons you will

teach your children. Regarding development, young children require the greatest number of boundaries. After children learn to respect boundaries, they earn the right to question them. When children question boundaries, it is the parent’s job to help them understand why boundaries are necessary and important. Children are mature enough to set their own boundaries only after they can respect and understand the necessity of boundaries. Let me give you some very specific examples of boundaries and the role they play in establishing a secure attachment to your child.

Respecting Boundaries: Use your physical body, not simply words, to help young children respect boundaries. For example,

if a young child is throwing cars instead of rolling them, just pick up the cars and put them away or put your hand over their hand to show them how to play appropriately. All you need to say is, “I will not let you throw the cars.”

You do not need to justify or explain boundaries to a young child. Young children learn best by doing. These clear physical boundaries and your presence help them feel secure.

As children grow older, it is essential to ensure that boundaries are clearly defined. You must state the boundaries, the conse quences if the boundaries are broken, and expect the child to be able to restate both to you. These definite limits help children feel secure. Set your child up for success by ensuring your expectations can be met.

Understanding Boundaries: children can consistently respect boundar ies, they have earned the right to be part of the discussion. Allow them to question why the boundary is necessary, share their point of view, and negotiate new boundaries. These conversations can be challenging, but they build mutual trust and strengthen parent/child bonds. You must continue to hold your child accountable for what is his/ her responsibility in the boundary. Please remember that while behavior can be placed in a boundary, feelings cannot.

Setting Boundaries: After a child has proven that they respect and understand boundaries, he/she deserves the opportu nity to begin setting some. A great place to start is by allowing your child to set boundaries on friendships. It is appropriate to expect your child to be kind and respect ful to all people, but you should not expect them to be friends with everyone.

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents

The Addams Family

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents

The Addams Family March 17April 2, 2023. A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. Visit https:// www.pensacolalittletheatre.com/shows-and-events/the-addams-family.

Children’s Treasure Hunt

Fiesta Children’s Treasure Hunt will be on Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Downtown Pensacola at Museum Plaza. The Treasure Hunt is at your leisure for children ages three to ten years old. All registered children will be entered into grand prize drawings, based on age: 0-2 years old, 3-4 years old, 5-7 years old, and 8-10 years old, with multiple prizes per group. Prizes include bicycles, tricycles, summer camp sessions, water activities, art easels, Sky Zone passes, sporting event tickets and so much more! This FREE event will include fun for the whole family! FREE registration and FREE lunch are from 11 AM-2 PM. The day will include games for children and families, face painting, snow cones, an interactive museum scavenger hunt, and visits from various community organizations. There will be special appearances by some of our favorite local friends, Kazoo of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, Don Tristan DeLuna the 72nd and more. For more information, please visit https://www.fiestapensacola.org/other-events.

Maritime De Luna Youth Duathlon

The Zarzaur Law Maritime De Luna Youth Duathlon will be on March 26th, 2023. This race has over 200 youth from ages 6-15 years old. The event is held at the Vince J. Whibbs, Sr. Community Maritime Park in Pensacola, Florida. The event features a full duathlon experience for children from 6 to 15 years old while friends and family cheer them on. With a fully supported event on a closed course, safety and encouragement from volunteers complement the excitement of children becoming multisport athletes. Please visit http://www.tgcyouthmultisport.org/registration.html to register.

Experience UWF Downtown Lecture Series

The Experience UWF Downtown Lecture Series, in partnership with UWF’s Music Hall Artist Series, presents ‘A Stór Mo Chroí, O’ Love of my Heart,’ an evening of Irish song and poetry with Irish brothers Mícheál & Owen Ó

Súilleabháin, March 9, 2023. The event will be held at Old Christ Church, 405 S Adams St, Pensacola, from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Directly following the event, a public reception will be held at the Museum of Commerce. Both the event and reception are free and open to the public. However, space is limited, and tickets are required. Tickets can be secured at Eventbrite.com.

Junior League of Pensacola 4th Annual Women’s Empowerment Awards

The Junior League of Pensacola is hosting its annual Women’s Empowerment Awards on March 8, 2023, at 6 p.m. at the Museum of Commerce as we celebrate our local women in leadership. The luncheon will honor 6 women who will receive a Women’s Empowerment Award. The purpose of these awards is to build up women in the community who display the traits of what it truly means to be a woman leader in the Pensacola community. For information, please visit https://pensacola.jl.org/empowerment/.

Art of Fashion 2023

Join us for Covenant Care’s 17th Annual Art of Fashion on Thursday, April 6, 2023 in Downtown Pensacola on the beautiful Museum Plaza grounds at 330 S Jefferson St at 6:00 pm. Enjoy a night on the town featuring a Studio 54-inspired fashion show complete with local boutiques and familiar model faces. Pick out your most glamorous outfit and we will see you on the runway. All proceeds support Covenant Care’s My Wish Program. Please visit https://www.choosecovenant. org/art-of-fashion-2023/ for more information.

Pensacola Opera Presents Carousel

Join us on March 17 or 19, 2023 at the Saenger Theatre for Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel. Closing our 40th Anniversary Season, this musical of operatic proportions comes to Pensacola in a visually stunning production from Virginia Opera and set designer Erhard Rom. Richard Rodgers’s timeless score is full of favorite tunes, including If I Loved You, June is Bustin’ Out All Over, and You’ll Never Walk Alone. Carousel will be helmed by newly appointed Music Director Cody Martin, leading members of the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra and Pensacola Opera Chorus. Please visit https://pensacolaopera.com/event/carousel-opening/ for more information.

27th Gulf Breeze Celebrates the Arts

The city of Gulf Breeze and Gulf Breeze Arts, Inc. is proud to host the 27th Gulf Breeze Celebrates the Arts Festival, held on March 25 and 26, 2023 at Gulf Breeze High School. We are excited to host 100+ local, regional and national fine artists, food vendors, a Student Art Show, a Local Artist’s Art Show, a Silent Auction as well as live artist demonstrations. Please visit https://gulfbreezearts.com/festival.

Kites on the Coast 2023

Council on Aging of West Florida’s second annual Kites on the Coast event will be two days of intergenerational, high-flying fun on beautiful Casino Beach in Pensacola Friday, March 17 (4 - 10 pm) and Saturday, March 18 (10 am - 4 pm). The community is invited to celebrate this classic pastime with kite flying, activities, local vendors, food trucks, and showstopping demonstrations. Proceeds from event donations and sponsors support the seniors and programs served by Council on Aging.

2023 Clover Pick A Bowl Fill A Bowl

Join us March 17, 2023, from 6-8pm at Pensacola State College’s Lou Ross Center for our largest fundraiser for Manna Food Bank. This unique fundraiser with an artsy twist features the work of local artists and the fare of local vendors. Choose a one-of-a-kind clay bowl thrown by a local potter to keep, and sample some of the best soups in town. The event is ticketed, and each pre-sale ticket ($50 pre-sale; $60 day-of) will provide 30 healthy meals for neighbors in need. Every ticket purchase includes a handcrafted bowl thrown by a local potter, as well as fare from 12-16 local restaurants/vendors. Please visit https://www.mannahelps.org/events/pick-abowl-fill-a-bowl/ for more information.

Pensacola Diabetes Walk

Join us Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 10:00 am-12:00 pm at Bayview Park for the Pensacola Diabetes Walk. The Diabetes WALK for Camp Seale Harris is a family-friendly Walk/Run raising awareness of diabetes, and an opportunity for participant fundraising efforts to make it possible for kids to attend Camp Seale Harris for kids and families living with diabetes. You can register yourself, or a team, for the WALK, and invite friends, family, and co-workers to join your effort by donating to your WALK page. The Diabetes WALK for Camp Seale Harris is your best opportunity to contribute to the Gulf Coast’s leading organization directly serving children with diabetes. The family fun day will include a bounce house, games and community connections. Please visit https://secure.qgiv.com/ event/2023pensacola/ for more information.

Autauga County Schools

ECPS Announces 2024 Teacher of the Year

Escambia County Public Schools has announced its 2024 ECPS Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Angela McFarland. Mrs. McFarland has been an employee of the district since 1996, when she served as a Business teacher at Pine Forest High School. After spending four years in the same position at Booker T. Washington High School, she was hired as a Business and Multimedia teacher at West Florida High School, where she’s been since 2009. Additionally, Mrs. McFarland has been a teacher with Escambia Virtual Academy since 2020.Her Business students have consistently been among ECPS’s most prolific earners of Industry Certifications, garnering valuable real-world skills. “We are so proud to announce Mrs. Angela McFarland has been selected as our Teacher of the Year,” stated Superintendent Tim Smith.

On the Job Training at Montessori School of Pensacola

8th grade students at Montessori School of Pensacola got first-hand, real-life, job experience through the internship program at MSP. Each year the 7th grade students spend a week interning in a classroom at MSP, shadowing a teacher by working their hours and seeing what their work responsibilities are. 8th graders take on these working internships at businesses in the community. This year, the students interned at places such as a chiropractor, a neurology clinic, a bakery, the Little Theatre, the circuit court, a criminal defense law office, and PSC. Here is a photo of the student interning at the National Weather Service in Mobile. Students reflect on their experiences afterward, writing about what they learned. The feedback is that it really gives them a better idea of what it’s like in the job force and helps prepare them for their future professions.

Global Learning Academy

Fifth Grader Sells Her First Piece of Artwork

Harmoni Rogers, an aspiring artist and 5th grader at Global Learning Academy, recently sold her first piece of art. A student in Ms. Kovacs’s art class, Harmoni is talented in painting, drawing, and many other media.

Pensacola High Students Nominated

Two young men in the IB Program at Pensacola High School recently received nominations to U.S. Service Academies. William Creedon received two nominations to the U.S. Naval Academy, one from Senator Rick Scott and one from Congressman Matt Gaetz. William also received a nomination to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy from Congressman Matt Gaetz. Hayden Anderson received a nomination to the U.S. Naval Academy from Congressman Matt Gaetz. Additionally, West Flordia High School’s Jackson Beyl received Gaetz’s Air Force Academy nomination.

West Florida High Criminal Justice Academy to Induct

First NTHS Class

West Florida High School inducted 101 students into the National Technical Honor Society on Friday, February 3, 2023.

The National Technical Honor Society is an educational non-profit that exists to honor, recognize, and empower students and teachers in Career & Technical Education. As the honor society for Career & Technical Education, NTHS serves over 100,000 active members annually in both secondary and postsecondary chapters across the country. “Workforce Education is the heart of West Florida High School,” remarked WFHS Principal Esi Shannon. “It is an honor for us to join this prestigious organization and celebrate our students who excel in the Career and Technical field.”

Sherwood Elementary Recognized as a Common Sense School

Common Sense, the national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids and families thrive in a world of media

and technology, has recognized Sherwood Elementary School as a Common Sense School. Sherwood Elementary School has demonstrated its commitment to taking a whole-community approach to preparing its students to think critically and use technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate, while preparing them for the perils that exist in the online realm, such as plagiarism, loss of privacy, and cyberbullying. With the right support, kids can take ownership of their digital lives, engage with real issues, and change their communities for the better. The recognition acknowledges Sherwood Elementary’s school’s commitment to creating a culture of digital citizenship.

“We applaud the faculty and staff of Sherwood Elementary School for embracing digital citizenship as an important part of their students’ education,” said Kelly Mendoza, vice president of education programs at Common Sense Education. “Sherwood Elementary School deserves high praise for giving its students the foundational skills they need to compete and succeed in the 21st-century workplace and participate ethically in society at large.”

Sherwood Elementary School has been using Common Sense Education’s innovative and research-based digital citizenship resources, which were created in collaboration with researchers from Project Zero, led by Howard Gardner at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and are grounded in the real issues students and teachers face. The resources teach students, educators, and parents tangible skills related to internet safety, protecting online reputations and personal privacy, media balance, managing online relationships, and media literacy. The free K–12 curriculum is used in classrooms across all 50 states, and in more than 80,000 schools by more than 1,00,000 educators.

East Hill Christian Students Attend Student Leadership University

Thirty of East Hill’s eighth through twelfth grade leadership students had the opportunity to attend Student Leadership University in Orlando, Florida. Throughout the weekend, students were instructed on the components of leadership, time and goal management, personality profiling, and how to strive for excellence in all things. The group enjoyed hearing from numerous leaders and innovators with Sea World as their backdrop. This is a trip our Student Leadership students look forward to every year and this year was no different.

Ribbon Cutting at ECPS Hall Center

The Escambia County Public Schools Foundation celebrated a ribbon cutting on its new office space at the Hall Center. Attendees included district staff, community and business partners, and Escambia County Public Schools Foundation Board members. Guests enjoyed a ribbon cutting, tours of the office, and a wide array of refreshments.

Scholastic Book Fair at Creative Learning Academy

CLA’s Scholastic Book Fair was an incredible event for students, parents, and teachers. This year’s Scholastic Book Fair was bigger, better and more successful than ever! Our lower school and middle school students had a blast exploring a new world of books, learning about their favorite authors, and discovering new titles to add to their reading lists. The Book Fair is not only a fun-filled event but also a great opportunity for our school to raise funds to help teachers purchase new and used books for their classroom libraries. CLA’s Scholastic Book Fair is a true celebration of reading and learning, filled with exciting games that bring books to life and community building activities such as the Chili Cook Off and Pastries with Parents.

The highlight of the Book Fair for students was browsing the aisles filled with books of all genres and interests, from classic tales to the latest graphic novels. Our amazing Student Council, with their current focus on service learning throughout the Book Fair, set up collection bins for community members to donate gently used books to support our local chapter of Valerie’s House, an outreach center that provides open-ended peer support groups and activities for children to heal after a significant loss in their life. CLA’s Scholastic Book Fair had something for everyone. Every book purchased helped support our students’ love of reading and contributed to the growth of our teacher’s classroom libraries.

Pensacola Catholic High Students March in D.C.

Two Junior students, sented Pensacola Catholic High School during their participation in the National March for Life event that takes place annually in Washington D.C. Beginning in 1974 on the one-year anniver sary of the Roe v. Wade, Supreme Court ruling that legalized abortion, the March began as a peaceful way to lobby Congres sional leadership to find a legislative solution to the Supreme Court’s decision. Even though the Supreme Court returned jurisdiction of abortion legalization to the state’s level in 2022, organizers of the national event made the decision to hold the event in an effort to continue the work to build a culture of life in the United States. This year’s march marked its 50th Anniversary and took place on Friday, January 20 - the first time for Nate and Nicole to participate. They traveled with a larger contingent from St. Mary’s Parish in Pensacola that included members of the Youth Group and some of their family members. Thank you, Nate and Nicole, for representing CHS in Washington!

Autauga County Schools

Catholic School Heritage Celebrated at Pensacola Catholic High School

Pensacola Catholic High School joined the rest of the Catholic Schools from across the United States in celebrating ‘Catholic Schools Week’ during the week of January 29 – February 4. Every year beginning on the last Sunday of January, the week is dedicated to celebrating and giving thanks for all aspects of a Catholic Education and the theme is Faith, Excellence, Service. Each day focuses on a different aspect of the theme with special prayers, lessons, and celebrations.

Principal Sister Kierstin Martin, Campus Minister, Rebecca Carter, and the Religion Department collaborate to create the agenda of the week’s activities using guidance from the National Catholic Educational Association. This year’s themes/celebrations for each day included: Monday – Catholic Schools in the United States, Tuesday – Our Students, Wednesday – Catholic Schools in our Diocese, Thursday – Our Teachers/Vocations, and Friday – Our Parents. Every day a Saint associated with the daily theme was highlighted during Religion classes. Students participated in an Essay Writing Contest on their favorite service activity as well as a Poster Decorating Contest that focused on Service, especially the Corporal works of Mercy that include: feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, give shelter to travelers, visit the sick, visit the imprisoned, and bury the dead. Fun activities were also sprinkled throughout the week including cake at lunch on student day, trivia games and special dress-down days. On Wednesday, Bishop William Wack, presided over Mass held in the school gymnasium. CHS students as well as representatives from the other area Catholic Schools including Elementary Schools St. John’s School, Little Flower School, St. Paul’s School, Sacred Heart Cathedral School, and the Mother Clelia Morning Star High School participated in this celebration during which we gave thanks to God for our schools! On Friday, we were also very happy to hold Swap Day, during which parents attended school in place of their students. It has been since 2020 that we have been able to host this event and our parents had a good time coming “back to high school.”

Pictured are Bishop Wack and fellow Priests celebrating Mass, and the students who were selected by the School Administrators as the winners of the contests held throughout the week -- Back row Essay Winners by Class: Nick Whitner, Senior; Avery Hale, Sophomore; Islay Benoit, Junior; Reed Rhodes, Freshman. Front row Art Winners by Place: Ellie Nissim and McKenna Hindman, First; Jaylin Charlery and Olivia Carlson, Second; Rose Navarette, Third. It was such a fabulous week learning and celebrating our heritage of being a Catholic School!

Get Out and Run with Montessori of Pensacola

For over 30 years, students at Montessori School of Pensacola have taken part in a Mini-thon run fundraiser. Each class room hosts a run, where students, run laps. Family and friends pledge based on the amount of laps the student runs or choose to donate a lump sum. All classes participate in this event that raises funds for each classroom. The toddler students run a small lap on their playground, while the older students in Elementary and Middle School run around multiple tennis courts. The run tradition also includes a commemorative tie-dyed shirt for each student. Thanks to sponsors, the shirts are provided free to each student and staff member. The run concludes with a fun feast that is social gathering and meal for the families.

Washington High Student Receives Quest Bridge Scholarship

Teddy Robinson, an amazing young man from Washington High School received a Quest Bridge Scholarship to the University of Chicago. He is a Take Stock in Children scholar, is the SGA President, and a track star. He is one of a handful that got his top choice of schools. His 5.07 GPA, along with his other accolades, earned him this full ride including tuition, room & board, transportation to and from and books. The scholarship is valued at $300,000! University of Chicago has a 6% acceptance rate.

Autauga County Schools

The Day in the Life of a CHS Crusader

On January 24, thirteen students from Brazil visited the Pensacola Catholic High School campus to experience first-hand what it is like to be a high school student in the United States, and in this case – a Catholic High Crusader. The event was part of a U.S. Department of State Youth Exchange program that was hosted by the Gulf Coast Diplomacy Council and coordinated by Jena Melancon. Gulf Coast Diplomacy is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization that strives to facilitate and strengthen the connection, collaboration, and fellowship between the people of the Gulf Coast and the global community. Students came to the CHS Student Life Center where they were welcomed and then paired with one of the Catholic High Student Ambassadors. Students from both sides became fast friends during their initial introductions and then they attended classes with their CHS counterparts. Students actively participated in class discussions and also answered questions about their life and school in Brazil. Students also ate lunch at Catholic High School during their Ambassador’s lunch break where they were also introduced to additional students in a more social atmosphere. Many hugs and phone numbers were exchanged when the students left campus shortly after lunch to move on to their next activity. It was a great experience for everyone involved! Pictured below are the students from Brazil and their paired Ambassadors right before reporting to their first class.

Montessori School of Pensacola Students Attempt to Build Like Ancient Egyptians

Headed South! at Episcopal Day School

Montessori School of Pensacola Upper Elementary students recently had a hands-on, problem-solving lesson on the pyramids of Egypt. They constructed a block for the classroom that was approximately the size of a block from the Great Pyramid. They used a full-size pickup truck to represent the weight of one block - 5000 lbs. The students attempted to move the truck by pushing and using ropes to pull the truck. The attempt was unsuccessful. They then used plywood, PVC, and bricks to demonstrate how the Egyptians put the blocks on rollers. When they attempted to move the truck the second time (now in neutral to simulate rollers) the students were able to pull and push the truck across the parking lot (where it sat for the remainder of the afternoon).

Additionally, the class walked up the block from the school, so they could see the length of the sides of the Great Pyramid (230 meters) – there were teachers posted down both sides of the street 230 meters away. Lastly, all the students piled into the one block teachers had constructed (and all fit) once again attempting to demonstrate its massiveness. This amazing experience tried to recreate Ancient Egyptian building, though they were able to use modern technology.

“Headed South to Second” is a fun tradition for the first grade at Episcopal Day School. In late January, approxi mately 40 students headed south from the EDS Hilton-Green Campus down Palafox Street to the South Campus to see their classrooms for next fall. This allows the first graders to walk the halls with the current second through eighth grade students, meet with their future teachers, and learn what to expect on their new campus.

Later this

spring the kindergarten students will fly south as well! EDS is excited to announce a second PreK2 class will be added for the 2023-2024 school year. In order to accommodate 18 new two-year-olds, the first grade classrooms will be permanently moving to the south campus. Lots of changes are coming our way, we are so excited to welcome a whole new class of smiling faces to both campuses!

SESSION 1 – June 12-16

SESSION 2 – June 19-23

SESSION 3 – June 26-30

*Closed Week of July 3

SESSION 4 – July 10-14

SESSION 5 – July 17-21

I knew certain things about sending my kids to camp. I knew they would spend a lot of time outside and they would try new things. I was thrilled they would meet new people and learn more about something they love. They would swim and laugh and stay up way too late. These are the things I knew.

But after they got home, I realized there were other things, things I couldn’t have imagined would be true. Despite having gone to camp as a kid, I somehow forgot or didn’t look at it through the same lens. And now, as a mom, I couldn’t hide my surprise at some of what I discovered when they got back.

Beyond the fun and the lousy food, and after the bonfire stories and the silly games they played, these are the things I didn’t see coming. And I’m starting with the hardest one.

1. They struggled, but it’s worth it. I know this isn’t what we want for them, but it’s actually a good thing. Think about a time you had to work really hard for something. A time you failed and tried again. What happened? You learned. You persevered. You became stronger. So, yes, at camp there was struggle. Maybe they didn’t get the top bunk as they wanted or they weren’t able to stand up on the water skis. Maybe they missed home. A lot. But they made a friend that helped them feel less lonely. Whatever the struggle, it was an opportunity for growth they would not have had at home. And that makes the struggle worth it.

2. Speaking of growing, they grew. They left looking like your baby, and somehow they come home looking more grown-up. It doesn’t matter if they were gone the whole summer or two days. Independence makes them grow. (Side note: they will still be your baby.)

3. That last hug and first hug are the best you have had in a long time. Especially if you have tweens or teens. The hug right before they leave might feel harder than you imagined, so you hug tight. And when they get back, the simple act of having your arms around them again, well, that’s just magic. Except...

4. They stink. It doesn’t matter if they went to day camp or three weeks in a cabin, hygiene is different at camp. Let’s be real: it’s nonexistent. But they survived and you can send them right to the shower when they get home.

5. The laundry will surprise you. Somehow all the clothes will smell like damp gym shoes left in a garbage can for a week. This is

odd considering the reality that they wore the same clothes most of the time and didn’t bother to change. General rule: if it went to camp it gets washed. Clothes, sleeping bags, people. It all gets washed.

6. They need sleep. You’re going to want to hear all about it. And they will be excited to tell you. For exactly fifteen minutes. And then they will fall into a deep sleep, perhaps even sleeping through dinner straight until the next day. There is nothing wrong, they are simply exhausted from their adventures. It’s okay though because you’ll go in and check on them like you did when they were little, brushing back their hair and kissing their forehead.

7. They have friends you don’t know. They met people. They made new friendships. They’ll talk about these people as if you know them. Just play along. It’s easier on everyone.

8. Camp store money was the best. And yes, they spent it all on candy. They’ll be fine.

9. Your letters/emails/texts meant more to you than they did to them. And it’s okay. If they don’t remember what you wrote or barely toss a thank you nod your way, they served their purpose: they reminded them you are always there for them and they let you feel more connected. Win-win.

10. Even if it was “THE BEST WEEK EVER” they are glad to be home. They spent the whole week being go-go-go. Now, they are back to where they are safe and loved and can relax. And that feels pretty great for both of you.

Rebecca Hastings is an author, speaker, blogger and consultant.

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Our Kids and Social Media: Can One Survive Without the Other?

What came firs...the chicken or the egg? This has been an unanswered question floating for generations. Actually, you can get an answer, but it will always be different depending on who you ask. This led me to start thinking about social media. Can social media survive without us? Or can we not survive without it?

The iPhone was launched in 2007, just 16 short years ago. And within those 16 years, we have launched ourselves deeply into tech so fast that our brains and bodies are having trouble keeping up.

We see this manifest physically through “tech neck,” trigger thumb (from texting too much), upper back pain from bending over our phones so much, eye problems, and so on. We also see the psychological manifestations through the increase in anxiety, depression, body image issues, etc. These symptoms, ranging from annoying to highly distressing, can be alleviated, if not cured, by simply putting our devices down.

For thousands of years, humans have been communicating face-to-face with one another. We were outdoors. We paid attention to our surroundings more. We stopped to smell the roses and dug our toes in the grass.

New research shows us that simply “grounding” or getting outside and walking in the grass for just 15 minutes a day

alleviates anxiety and may even counteract the EMFs that we absorb through so much digital use. So if our bodies are built to be without devices, and our bodies give us all of these signals that we need to be without them, and if we FEEL better without them, then why are we having such a hard time putting them down?

So back to the questions.

life before social media. We remember what it was like to work outside, to communicate face to face, and...well...how to be bored. We are okay when left with our own thoughts and ideas. But 50 years from now, WE will all be gone. So it begs the question, will the newer generations be able to live without devices or tech? And if it is so ingrained, so hard-wired for everyone to rely on it to function, where will we be physically? Emotionally? Will our lives be 100 percent reliant on something our bodies continue to reject?

So what came first? The chicken or the egg? We do not know the answer to that question. But we will discover the answer to the tech question sooner than we realize. I believe that if we do not put things in place now to help support our biological systems, generations to come will struggle daily in this space. We still have the ability to say no to constant device time. We can teach younger generations the importance of face-to-face connection, getting outside, and getting their toes in the grass. Teaching them this will protect them for generations to come.

We know that tech cannot survive without us. Social media is a parasitic relationship. We are the host. It cannot survive without us. But the big question is can we survive without it? At what point does the host need the parasite to live?

Our everyday lives are surrounded and governed by devices. We use them for work and socializing. So much of what we buy is through our devices. Our kids’ extra-curricular activities are scheduled through text or apps. If all of this was removed, would we survive?

Currently, I say yes. It would be hard. But we must remember that we still have the generation with us that remembers

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.

It’s no exaggeration to say that the one event kids really look forward to all year is summer camp. But how do you choose the right one for them? Based on my experiences as the parent of a teen, as well as conversations with other parents, I’ve figured out the top 6 things to consider.

Cost Matters

It goes without saying that cost is an important factor, especially if you have more than one kid. Summer camps can range widely in price, depending on whether they’re bare-bones camps with a limited number of activities, or camps that offer a lot of expensive activities like overnight trips. But don’t just consider the price of the camp. Also consider how much money you’ll have left for other summer activities like family trips. Kids’ summer vacations are long and can feel even longer if the whole family has to stay home for many weeks because you didn’t have any money left to do other things. I learned this the hard way the first time our son went to a summer camp. The camp was so expensive that we ended up not having money for our planned family vacation.

Geographical Distance

Another aspect to consider is the distance of the camp from your home. If the camp is far away, you may end up spending a lot of time and money driving to and from camp. This issue is made even more challenging if you have kids who go to different camps, at different times, and for different lengths of time. A good friend of ours spends a lot of the summer crisscrossing the U.S. on the way to and from the different camps that his kids attend.

Day Camp or Sleepaway?

One of the biggest choices every parent faces is whether to send their kids to a day camp or a sleepaway camp. In my experience, it’s best to start with a day camp until your kids express interest in going to a sleepaway camp. Believe me: they’re fully aware, even at a young age, that sleepaway camps exist and that some of their friends already have attended them. If your kids haven’t said they’d like to go to a sleepaway camp, it’s probably because they’re not ready yet. It can also be a good idea to send your kids to both. While sleepaway camps give them a chance to experience real independence and to make new friends, day camps let them come home in the late afternoon and spend some time with their regular friends.

Indoor or Outdoor Activities?

Consider the types of activities in which your kids would be engaged. Some kids enjoy sitting quietly inside, focusing on arts and crafts; other kids prefer being outdoors doing sports. You could choose to simply follow

your kids’ preferences and let them decide, or you could use summer camp as a chance to challenge your kids to step outside their comfort zone and try something different. My spouse certainly prefers the second option. Since our son first began going to summer camp, my spouse has insisted that he try activities that we can’t offer him in our regular city-slicker lives, like canoeing, water

Multiple Activities?

Find out if the camps you are interested in are specialized and focus on one activity, or if they offer multiple activities. Many camps are geared toward one specific activity, like chess, coding, writing, or more sports-oriented activities like basketball or soccer. Other camps offer kids a range of activities from sports to crafts to performing arts. Camps that focus on a single activity typically aim to strengthen kids’ abilities in that particular area. Camps that offer many different activities try to introduce kids to different things. So ask yourself – and your kids - whether the goal is simply to have fun and try new things, or whether the goal is to enhance some particular skill of theirs.

Single or Multiple Camps?

Finally, ask yourself whether you want to send your kids to one camp for all or part of the summer, or whether you want your kids to go to multiple camps. There are good reasons for either choice. On the one hand, sending your kids to a single camp can save you time and money shuttling between camps. It would also let your kids cultivate friendships for a longer period of time. On the other hand, sending your kids to several camps would let them explore different inter ests and make more new friends.

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.

Art Camp

Creatisphere - First City Art Center Art Camp

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1060 N Guillemard Street, Pensacola, FL 32501 May 29- August 4th; open to elementary students and teens 9am-4pm. Pottery, Drawing, Sculpture, Collage, 3-D Design, Storytelling, Mixed Media, Painting, Printmaking, Glass, Textiles, Costume Design, Building, and More! Each week is a new experience offering a variety of art mediums, as well as incorporating STEAM, history, world cultures, yoga, and games into the themes. Extended care and scholarships available! Cost: $240-$265 per week. 850-429-1222 www.firstcityart.org

Pensacola Museum of Art

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407 South Jefferson Street, Pensacola, FL 32502

Each week, campers will experience hands-on projects for an immersive artistic experience and be introduced to various mediums and artistic expression through exploration of our exhibition spaces. Camps run M-F 9am-3:30pm for 5 weeks, June 5 - July 28. Extended care available from 3:30pm - 5pm. Campers should pack a lunch, water bottle, snack(s), and light jacket. To view the list of weekly descriptions and grade levels, visit, https://uwf.edu/ continuinged/programs/explore-summer-camps/ 850-432-6247 www.pensacolamuseum.org

Dance Camp

Bernice’s Starrstep

Dance Studio

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2895 W Scott Street, Pensacola, FL 32505

We are now planning Summer 2023! Call or visit our website for updates.

850-438-2010 www.starrstepdancestudio.com

Five Flags Dance Academy

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8084 N. Davis Highway F-1, Pensacola, FL 32514 Offering Summer Day Camps, Six-week Summer Sessions and Summer Intensives. Summer Day Camps start May 30 and offer dancing, swimming, bowling, arts & crafts and more. 7:30am - 5:30 pm with weekly rates. Six-week Summer Sessions begin June 6th with options of ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, hip hop, lyrical, musical theatre, acro and baton. Two Summer Intensives and a Ballet Workshop will also be offered.

850-484-0648 www.fiveflagsdanceacademy.com

LaBelle Performing Arts

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8253 Chellie Road, Pensacola, FL 32526

Stay tuned for an exciting summer with Labelle Performing Arts! Visit our website or on social for more details coming soon.

850-944-5650 www.labelleperformingarts.com

Mixon Magic Performing Arts

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Historic Sacred Heart Hospital, 1010 N. 12th Avenue, Suite #238, Pensacola, FL 32501 Join us for a full summer of performance camps! Themes this year include Delightful Disney Dance Camp, ‘Hair in the Air’ Trolls Dance Camp, Kidz Bop Hip Hop Dance Camp, Mini Showstoppers Summer Camp and Junior Showstoppers Summer Camp. See our ad for a full list of ages, dates and times.

850-221-7438 www.mixonmagic.com

Ballet Pensacola

Pensacola Cultural Center, 400 South Jefferson Street, Pensacola, FL 32502

Please visit our website for information. 850-432-9546 www.balletpensacola.org

Broadway Lights

5668 Gulf Breeze Parkway (Unit B11), Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 Summer camps - visit our website for information. 850-932-5555 www.broadwaylightsdancecenter.com

Five Star Dance Centre

5636 Woodbine Road, Pace, FL 32571

Our Summer schedule is open for registration! We are offering camps and dance classes so there’s plenty to choose from! Join us for a summer of dancing fun!

850-748-2383 www.fivestardancecentre.com

Time to Shine

4375 Woodbine Road, Pace, FL 32571

Art, Dance, and Musical Theater Camps for all ages! Summer program dates: June 26-July 28, 2023. Please visit our website or Facebook page for camp information!

850-994-5678 www.timetoshineflorida.com

Day Camp

Berryhill Summer Camp

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5900 Berryhill Road, Milton, FL 32570

Ages 5 - 12 are invited to join us for a super summer of Fun! Monday - Friday, 6:15am - 6pm. Outdoor games, interactive play, field trips, movies, STEM projects, indoor rock wall, talent shows and more! Weekly rates are available. Visit our website for more information.

850-564-1227 www.berryhillchildcare.com

Camp CLA - An Enrichment, Sports and Creative Camp

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Creative Learning Academy, 3151 Hyde Park Rd, Pensacola, FL 32503

Please visit our website for information on the different themed sessions offered. June 12-July 21, camp closed Week of July 3. 4 year olds - rising 8th grade. 8:30am-5:00pm. Full-day $280/week, Half-day $140/week. Extended Care 3-5pm. $100/ week.

850-432-1768 www.creativelearningacademy.org

Whether you want them to experience day or overnight camp, sports or fine arts, our listing has details on these and many more. It’s time to get your young campers ready for a summer of fun!

Conqueror Day Camp

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West Florida Baptist Academy, 5621 Highway 90, Milton, FL

Conqueror Day Camp is offering a summer of activities including Bible stories, swimming, movies, reading club, field trips and more. Camp runs June 5 through July 28. Monday through Friday from 7:00am - 3:00pm. Extended day from 7am5:30pm is also available. For registration or more information visit our website.

850-623-9306 www.wfbacademy.org/daycamp

Discover Day Camp

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Pensacola Christian Academy, 10 Brent Lane, Pensacola, FL 32503

Weekly, June 5-July 28, 2023 Monday - Friday

8:00am-3:00pm with extended care available until 5:30pm. For those who have just completed 1st - 6th grade. Campers will enjoy exciting science experiments and academic review games concentrating on mathematics, science, history, and reading skills. 850-378-3708 discoverdaycamp.com/summer23

Episcopal Day School, Hilton - Green Campus

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601 North Palafox Street, Pensacola, FL 32501

850-466-2060 www.edscc.org/summer

223 North Palafox Street, Pensacola, FL 32502

850-434-6474 www.edscc.org/summer

May 30-July 27, Rising PreK3-Kindergarten, Half day is 8:00 - 12:00. Full Day is 8am-4 pm. Extended Care available 4:00-5:30pm for an additional cost. Full-Day $255/week, Half-Day $165/week.

Kids CollegePensacola State College

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Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32504

May 24-August 9. Kids College CampsEnjoy arts, sports, STEM, languages and social science and more. Half-day or full-day optionsExtended care available. Register online: www.ce.pensacolastate.edu

850-484-1797 www.ce.pensacolastate.edu

Kidz Pointe Summer Camp

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Marcus Pointe Christian School, 6205 North “W” Street, Pensacola, FL 32505

Please visit our website for our summer intensive information coming soon.

850-479-1605 www.marcuspointechristian.org/ summercamp

Montessori School of Pensacola Summer Camps

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Montessori School of Pensacola, 1010 North 12th Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32501 Camp with different themes each week. Session 1 June 5-30, Session 2 July 3- 28 *Final Week July 31-August 4 (free if attending both sessions), Separate camps for Preschool/Kindergarten and Lower Elementary. Times offered: 8-11:30 $250/week, 8-2:30 (11:30 on Fridays) $350/week, 7-5:30 $450/week.

850-469-8138 www.montessoripensacola.com/ learning-at-msp/summer-camp

Play Pensacola Beach Party Dance Camp

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Gull Point Resource Center, 7000 Spanish Trail, Pensacola, FL 32504

June 17-21, 2023. 9:00am-12:00pm. Ages 4-10 years. $70 City Resident/$80 Non-Resident. Register online beginning April 3, 2023. This weeklong camp will include learning several dances, making beach party 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 www.playpensacola.com/940/

Summer-Camps

Play Pensacola

Mermaid Dance Camp

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Gull Point Resource Center, 7000 Spanish Trail, Pensacola, FL 32504

June 12-16, 2023. 9:00am-12:00pm. Ages 4-10 years. $70 City Resident/$80 Non-Resident. Register online beginning April 3, 2023. 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 www.playpensacola.com/940/

Summer-Camps

Play Pensacola

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Woodland Heights Resource Center, 111 Berkley Drive, Pensacola, FL 32503

June 5 - August 9, 2023. 7:00am-6:00pm. Ages

AGES

8-12

Overnight Camp for Boys & Girls

June 18– 23 June 25– 30 July 2– 7 July 9– 14 July 16– 21

EXPERIENCE PENSACOLA’S PREMIER SUMMER CAMP

Experience Pensacola’s premier summer camp. You’ll enjoy zip lines, swimming, archery, ping-pong, tetherball, canoeing, paddleboats, water slides, crafts, chapel, and other exciting activities! CAMPOPINES.COM/SUMMER23 850-898-2170

5-12 years. $54 City Resident/$63 Non-Resident, per week. Register online beginning April 3, 2023. Field trips, swimming and tons of outdoor fun!

850-435-1750 www.playpensacola.com/940/

Summer-Camps

Play Pensacola Summer Day Camp

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E.S. Cobb Resource Center, 601 E Mallory Street, Pensacola, FL 32503 850-436-5192

Fricker Resource Center, 900 North F Street, Pensacola, FL 32501 850-436-5195

Gull Point Resource Center, 7000 Spanish Trail, Pensacola, FL 32504 850-494-7360

June 5 - August 9, 2023. 7:00am-6:00pm. Ages 5-12 years. $95 City Resident/$119 Non-Resident, per week. Register online beginning April 3, 2023. Field trips, swimming and tons of outdoor fun!

Play Pensacola Yoga Camp

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East Pensacola Heights Clubhouse, 3208 East Gonzalez Street, Pensacola, FL 32501

Galactic Child Yoga Camp: June 12 - 16 and July 24 - 28; 9:15 am - 12:15 pm. $90 City Resident | $100 Non-City Resident; Ages: 4 - 10

Galactic Child Yoga Camp is where children explore movement, mindfulness, art, mandalas and games. This camp inspires kids to increase their flexibility and strength, improve their self-esteem and self-awareness, and encourages creativity and cooperation. Each day’s 3-hour session will include the practice of yoga, breath and realization. Cost includes materials for engaging games and art projects. Please bring a yoga mat, water & healthy snacks for your children. Register online.

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

Sports Center Day Camp

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Pensacola Christian College, 250 Brent Lane, Pensacola, FL 32503

June 5-August 11. Weekly, M - F, 8am-3pm with extended care available until 5:30pm. Ages 6–12 years and 5 year olds who have completed K5. Bowling, swimming, ice skating, indoor water park and more! Enroll for a week, a month, or the entire summer!

850-378-3708 www.discoverdaycamp.com/Fun23

YMCA Summer Camps on the Gulf at the Vickrey Center - Kidz Fun (K-5) & Teen Leadership (6-8th)

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Vickerey Center, 2130 Summit Boulevard

Pensacola, FL 32503

May 30-August 4, 2023, Monday-Friday 7:00am6:00pm.. Camp songs, field games, low rope challenge courses, sports, field trips, STEAM (Science, Technology, Electronics, Arts, Math), mission/service projects, swimming and more! Registration begins March 1st. “Y Assistance” Available. Please inquire. It is our desire that every child have an opportunity to participate in YMCA camp experiences.

850-478-1222 www.ymcanwfl.org

City of Gulf Breeze Parks & Recreation

Summer Camp 2023

800 Shoreline Drive, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 Summer day camp experience for boys and girls, ages 5-12. The children have the opportunity to develop skills in a supervised atmosphere with children their own age.

850-934-5140 www.gulfbreezeparksandrecreation. com/summer-camp

Emerald Coast Science Center

31 Memorial Parkway SW, Fort Walton, FL 32548

STEAM Workshops Mondays and Tuesdays from June 5 - July 25, for ages 5 - 12. Workshop times are from 9:00am - 1:00pm.

850-664-1261 www.ecscience.org

Falbo’s Family Karate Summer Camp

3031 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563

Summer Camp-Opening at 7:30am (extended hours 6:30am), pick up by 6:00pm. Choose daily or weekly. Enjoy Karate Classes, field trips like swimming, movie, skating, bowling and more. See the Schedule online. Space is limited! Reserve your spot.

850-934-7977 www.FalbosFamilyKarate.com/ summer-camp

KinderWorld

2000 Toni Street, Pensacola, FL 32504

Open Monday-Friday 6:30am-5:45pm. We accept ages 6 weeks-11 years. For summer, our kids have lots of activities.

850-477-7080 www.mykinderworld.com

Malena’s Mini School

9318 Pensacola Boulevard, Pensacola, FL 32534

Summer day camp at includes swimming, cooking, crafts, movies, and field trips. We offer two camp levels: Junior Campers (4 and 5 year olds) and Senior Campers (Kindergarten through grade 5). Please call for pricing and availability.

850-478-5733 www.malenasminischool.com

Miss Kathy’s Day Camp

2275 East Johnson Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32514

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 www.misskathys.com

Navarre Montessori Academy Summer Camp

Navarre Montessori Academy, 7552 Navarre Pkwy, Suite 27, Navarre, FL 32566

Summer program-June 12-July 20, 2023 (ages 18 months - 6 years), Monday-Thursday 8:30am12:30pm (extended care avaliable 12:30-3:30pm).

We have different themes each week, indoor and outdoor activities, Thursdays-pizza & water day, every afternoon-arts and crafts and more. 850-710-3879 www.montessorinavarre.com/

Pullum Family YMCA

2379 Pawnee Drive, Navarre, FL 32566

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 N Q St, Pensacola, FL 32505 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.

850-432-1501 (Ext 4) www.facebook.com/

PensacolaSalvationArmy

Spanish Trail Scout Reservation

Scout BSA Camp, 315 Pat Covell Road, Defuniak Springs, FL 32433

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. STSR Scouts BSA Summer Camp 2023-Week 1: June 11-17, Week 2: June 18-24

850-476-6336 www.stsr-gcc.org

Winshape Camp for Communities Gulf Breeze

1122 Oriole Beach Road, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563

Have the summer of a lifetime close to home! Join us for full days of fun July 31 - August 4, 2023 for completed K5 - 5th grade. Monday-Thursday

8:15am-5:00pm and Friday 8:15am-12:15pm. Registration begins March 6th. 844-972-2677 camps.winshape.org/day-camps/211/

Gonzalez United Methodist Church

Summer Camp

2026 Pauline Street, Cantonment, FL 32533

Summer program, Monday - Friday from 6:30am6:00pm. Ages: Kindergarten - 5th grade.

850-968-6245 www.gonzalezmethodist.org/childenrichment-center

Kids 4 Fun Summer Day Camp

4062 Avalon Boulevard, Milton, FL 32583

850-983-1410 www.flippinoutgym.com/summer-camp

2258 Hwy 87 South, Navarre, FL 32566

850-939-9700 www.ourkarate.com/summer-camps

4050 Avalon Boulevard, Milton, FL 32583

850-983-0870 www.ourkarate.com/summer-camps

3917 Hwy 90 , Pace, FL 32571

850-995-4191 www.ourkarate.com/summer-camps

Camp: May 30-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.

Educational and Miscellaneous

Code Ninjas

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3 W. Nine Mile Road, Pensacola, FL 32534

Our camps offer an immersive environment for children to explore and develop new skills, gain confidence, and have fun with friends. From coding and game building to STEM and robotics-

it’s an unforgettable experience! Exciting camps include YouTuber, Minecraft, Roblox, Game Building, Stop Motion, and more! Half-day camps or stay all day by enrolling in both morning and afternoon camps. Ages 5-14.

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

Next Summer Camps (Academic for Teens)

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Pensacola Christian College, 250 Brent Lane, Pensacola, FL 32503

Build new friendships, learn from teachers and coaches who love what they do. Sharing experiences you won’t find at home. 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, Education, Engineering and Science, History and Political Science, Nursing, Pre-Med, Writing, Art, Drama, and Music.

850-969-1690 www.youthoutreachcamps.com

Pensacola Cooks Baking and Cooking Camps

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Warrington Shopping Center, 4051 Barrancas Avenue, Suite C, Pensacola, FL 32507

Themes: Camp Bake Like A French Pastry Chef; Camp Decorate Like A Pastry Chef; Camp Cook The Books; Camp Teen Foodie Route 66 Road Trip Cooking and Baking Skills Camp; Camp Cook Global - The Five Flag Flavors Of Pensacola. Visit our website for dates, hours, ages, and registration information. $275 per camper per week. Facebook: Pensacola Cooks and PCKids Jr. Chefs -- Instagram: @pckblessed.

850-456-0743 www.pensacolacooks.com

2023 Flight Adventure Deck Summer Camp

1750 Radford Blvd., Ste C, Pensacola, FL 32508

Campers will learn the science and math of flight and expand their knowledge of naval aviation history, with tours of museum exhibits, aircraft & the National Flight Academy. 6th-8th grade day camp. Camp Dates: June 19–23, June 26–30, July 10–14, July 17–21 www.navalaviationmuseum.org/flight-adventure-deck/

Aviation Challenge Camp

One Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805

See more details under Overnight Camps. 800-637-7223 www.spacecamp.com/aviation

Bodacious Shops Culinary Kids Camp

407 S Palafox St, Pensacola, FL 32502

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, FL 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-a-kind summer camp experiences.

850-473-7468 www.uwf.edu/explorecamps

Kids for Camp - Autism Pensacola

various locations, Pensacola, FL June 13-July 20, 2023 9:00am-2:30pm, Monday-Thursday. A

Gymnastics & Cheer

First City Summer Camp

65 East Olive Road, Pensacola, FL 32514

Camp runs weekly for ages 5 years and up. Games, obstacle courses, gymnastics, ninja classes, field trips, arts & crafts and more. 850-474-1068 www.firstcitygymnastics.com

Gulf Breeze Funplex

3123 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563

Please visit our website or Facebook page for upcoming camp information

850-932-2297 www.the-funplex.com

Gulf Coast Elite Gymnastics

1844 Cowen Road, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563

Join us for a summer of fun! Check our website or call for questions. Camp dates to be announced. 850-934-3990 www.gulfcoastgym.com

The Little Gym of Pensacola

10437 Sorrento Rd ( #206), Pensacola, FL 32507

Combining fun physical activity, games, and arts & crafts, we’ll help your child beat the summer heat by staying cool at The Little Gym. Ages 3-12 850-495-1734 www.thelittlegym.com/pensacolafl

Horseback Riding

Riverview Camp for Girls

757 County Road 614, Mentone, AL 35984 2023 Camps run from June 4-July 28. 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 ad ventures. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. 800-882-0722 info@riverviewcamp.com www.

11 Eden Lane, Cantonment, FL 32533

care of your own horse. All camps will be posted on our Facebook page, so please like and follow 850-682-0954 www.iron-horse-stables.com/camps

Valley View Equestrian Camp for Girls

606 Valley View Ranch Rd, Cloudland, GA 30731

One or two-week sessions June 4 – July 29, 2023. Overnight camps for girls, ages 8-17 years. English, Western, Barrels, Vaulting, and Trails. Be ginner and Advanced riders. CHA instructors. 706-862-2231 www.valleyviewranch.com

Music & Theater Overture Opera Camp by Pensacola Opera

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75 South Tarragona Street, Pensacola, FL 32502

See yourself on stage at Overture Opera Summer Camp July 17 - 22. Ages 8 - 13. No prior vocal experience required.

850-433-6737 www.pensacolaopera.com

Pensacola Children’s Chorus

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46 East Chase Street, Pensacola, FL 32502

Sing in the Summer with Pensacola Children’s Chorus’ weekly performing arts camps! Open to young performers in grades 1-12, your aspiring star will feel right at home on stage with PCC. Multi-week discounts & scholarships available! Limited Availability. Early-bird pricing ends April 15. Come sing with PCC.

850-434-7760 www.pensacolasings.org

Pensacola Little Theatre

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400 South Jefferson Street, Pensacola, FL 32502 Summer Stars (ages 8 -15), Broadway Babies (ages 4 - 7) and more are back this summer at PLT! Camps in June and July. Be sure to keep an eye

Resident. Register online beginning April 3, 2023. This weeklong camp will include learning several dances, making princess 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 www.playpensacola. com/940/Summer-Camps

West Florida Home Education Music Assoc. First Baptist Church Pensacola, 500 N Palafox St, Pensacola, FL 32501

Summer Music CampJuly 17-21

850-572-9249 www. facebook.com/wfhema/

Overnight Camp

Camp O’ the Pines

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10031 Hwy 29 North, Molino, FL 32577

Experience Pensacola’s premier summer camp. You’ll enjoy zip lines, swimming, archery, pingpong, tetherball, canoeing, paddleboats, water slides, crafts, chapel and other exciting activities!

Overnight Camp for Boys & Girls (Ages 8–12).

June 18 - 23, June 25 - 30, July 2 - 7, July 9 - 14, July 16 - 21.

850-898-2170 www.campopines.com

Dauphin Island Sea Lab -

Summer Overnight Camps

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101 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528 Barrier Island Explorer: Rising 5th-6th grades June 4-7, July 23-26; Marine DeTECHtives: Rising 7th8th grades June 11-14; Gulf Island Journey: Rising 7th-9th grades June 4-9, June 25-30, July 9-14, or July 16-21; Coastal Fisheries Camp: Rising 9th12th grades May 28-June 2; Bay Voyager: Rising 9th-12th grades June 11-16 or July 23-28. Registration/camp specifics are available online. 251-861-2141 www.disl.edu

Dauphin Island Sea Lab Marine Science Course

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Dauphin Island Sea Lab , 101 Bienville Boulevard, Dauphin Island, AL 36528

June 18-July 14, 2023.

The Residential Marine Science Class is a 4-week academic class that introduces high school students to the field of marine science. Students live on the DISL campus and gain a better understanding and appreciation of the various disciplines in marine biology and oceanography.

The application deadline is April 1, 2023.

251-861-2141 www.disl.edu

Riverview Camp for Girls

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757 County Road 614, Mentone, AL 35984

2023 Camps run from June 4-July 28. An all girls overnight camp with short and long-term sessions for girls ages 6-16. Horseback riding, swimming, nature trails, arts and crafts, and much more! Also offering weekend retreats for mother-daughter adventures. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. 800-882-0722 www.riverviewcamp.com

Aviation Challenge Camp

One Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805 Camp sessions for ages 9 - 18 years. Visit our web-

2023

Discover Day Camp has been developed to address the real needs of students in a safe environment as they are prepared for the upcoming school year. The daily schedule includes instruction in math and reading skills

for those who have just completed

Grades 1– 6

site for session options, dates and registration. 800-637-7223 www.spacecamp.com/aviation

Bazooka Soccer Camp

Pensacola, FL Session Camp 1: July 5-9, 2023

Ages 10-18 years. Session Camp 2: July 10-14, 2023 Ages 10-18 years.

850-356-2996 www.bazookasoccer.com

Camp ASCCA

5278 Camp Ascca Dr, Jacksons Gap, AL 36861

Camp ASCCA offers campers a wide variety of traditional recreational and educational activities with a unique design for accessibility. Summer sessions begin June 18, 2023.

256-825-9226 www.campascca.org

Camp Beckwith

10400 Beckwith Lane, Fairhope, AL 36532

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 Marymount

1318 Fairview Boulevard, Fairview, TN 37062

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 www.campmarymount.com

Camp Seale Harris

various locations, Camp Seale Harris is for kids & teens with diabetes and their family members. Camps & programs are available in several cities. 205-402-0415 www.campsealeharris.org

Camp Walkabout

171 Baylor School Road, Chattanooga, TN 37405

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, GA 30731

ACA accredited camp-loads of activities: archery, climbing, horseback riding, canoeing, crafts, game and more! 1 & 2 week sessions for boys & girls 6 to 15. Season: May 28-July 28.

423-472-6070 www.campwoodmont.com

Lookout Mountain Camp for Boys

277 County Road 632, Mentone, AL 35984

Residential camp for Boys since 1928. Several session options available. Dates, times and additional camp information available online.

504-861-1534 www.lookoutmountaincamp.com

Scout BSA Camp

Spanish Trail Scout Reservation, 315 Pat Covell Road, Defuniak Springs, FL 32433

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. Week 1: June 25-28, Week 2: June 29-July 2

850-476-6336 www.stsr-gcc.org

Teen Extreme Youth Camp

Pensacola Christian College, 250 Brent Lane, Pensacola, FL 32503

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.

850-969-1555 www.teenextremecamp.com

Sports Camp

43rd Annual Chip Boes Championship Basketball

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Ferry Pass Middle School , 8355 Yancey Lane, Pensacola, FL 32514

June 5-9, June 19-23 & July 17-21, 2023. 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 participant receives a basketball and a camp shirt. Participants will enjoy an ice cream party, group and individual competitions, league and tournament play and more! 850-968-9299 www.chipboes.blogspot.com

Challenger International Soccer Camp

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Roger Scott Athletic Complex, 2130 Summit Boulevard, Pensacola, FL 32503

June 5-9 & July17-21, 2023. 8:00am-9:00am, Tiny Tikes (Ages 3-5), $148. 9:00am-12:00pm, Half Day (Ages 4-14), $196. This program is brought to you by Play Pensacola! Challenger Sports, the leading soccer camp company in North America, has combined the most popular elements of British Soccer and TetraBrazil, integrating them into a collection of the most effective soccer practices used by youth teams around the world. 404-428-6526 https://challenger.configio.com/ pd/242939/pensacola-parks-and-recreation-week1?returncom=productlist

Girls Summer Volleyball Camp

ad on Inside Back Cover Bear Levin Studer Family YMCA, 165 East Intendencia Street, Pensacola, FL 32501 June 12-16 & July 10-14, 2023. Monday - Friday 9:00am-12:00pm. Ages 9-14 years. $100. Onsite registration will not be available. Mail registration to Vickrey Resource C enter, 2130 Summit Boulevard, Pensacola, FL 32503. Please make checks payable to Jennifer Belarmino. This program is brought to you by Play Pensacola! Don’t miss this

great camp conducted by Pensacola State Head Volleyball Coach, Jennifer Belarmino.

850-341-6035 www.cityofpensacola.com/877/ Volleyball

i9 Sports Soccer and Basketball Camps

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i9 Sports camps for children, ages 7-12. Our

camps offer a skill developing environment focused on building and improving the fundamental skills and game knowledge of the sport. Camps will run Monday-Thursday from 9am-12pm. 850-565-1935 www.i9sports.com

NEXT Summer Camps

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Pensacola Christian College, 250 Brent Lane, Pensacola, FL 32503

From basketball and soccer to music and nursing - you will explore your passions while experiencing the adventure of a lifetime. Ages 14 - 18 who have just completed or are entering grades 9-12. 850-969-1690 www.NextSummerCamps.com/ Register23

Pins & Pals Bowling Camp

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Cordova Lanes, 2111 Airport Boulevard, Pensacola, FL 32503

June 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, June 26-June 30, July

10-14, 17-21, 24-28, July 31-August 4 MondayFriday 10:00am-1:00pm. Ages 5-18 years. $140 per session, per camper. Includes lessons, rental shoes, lunch, bowling ball, custom fitted in your choice of weight and color ($100 without ball). Space is limited–make your reservations early 850-477-2300 www.cordovalanes.com

Play Pensacola Galactic

Child Yoga Camp

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East Pensacola Heights Clubhouse, 3208 East Gonzalez Street, Pensacola, FL 32503

June 12-16 & July 24-28, 2023. 9:15am-12:15pm. Ages 4-10 years. $90 City Resident/$100 Non-

Resident, per week. Register online beginning April 3, 2023. Participants explore movement, mindfulness and art in a creative space. Please bring a yoga mat, water and health snacks for your child.

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

Next Summer Camps (Sports for Teens)

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Pensacola Christian College, 250 Brent Lane, Pensacola, FL 32503

Build new friendships, learn from teachers and coaches who love what they do, and share experiences only athletes get. Prepare to jump into an unforgettable summer at the camp of your choice on Pensacola Christian College’s campus. Sports Camps include: Guys Soccer, Guys and?Girls Basketball, and Girls Volleyball.

850-969-1690 www.youthoutreachcamps.com

Breakthrough Basketball Camps

Pensacola State College - Hartsell Arena, 1000 College Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32504 Essential Youth Skills & Decision Making CampJuly 14-16 (Grade 3-8, Boys and Girls) Shooting & Ball Handling Camp-July 21-23(Grade 7-12, Boys and Girls)

866-846-7892 www.breakthroughbasketball.com/

ICE Soccer Camps at University

of West Florida

11000 University Parkway , Pensacola, FL 32514

Players entering High School-19 years old, male and female summer soccer ID camp. 2023 Dates TBD, please see our website for more information. 850-474-3226 https://westfloridasoccer.totalcamps. com/About Us

Pensacola Catholic High Sports Camps

Catholic High Campus, 3043 West Scott Street, Pensacola, FL 32505

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 www.pensacolachs.org/ summercamps

University of West Florida

Volleyball Summer Camps

11000 University Parkway, Pensacola, FL 32514

We are excited to provide a variety of camps that will improve the player’s individual and team skills. 2023 camps, descriptions and registration available online.

660-424-4553 ww.acevolleyballcamps.com

Watersports – Surf, Swim, Fishing, Boating

Pensacola Yacht Club

Summer Sailing

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1897 Cypress Street, Pensacola, FL 32502

Summer Sailing Camps: Summer Sailing (ages 6-13, 9am-3pm, Aftercare available, Cost-$375/ week, Aftercare: $25/day or $110/weeK) Camps run May 29-July 28, Youth Sailing (14 or older

4-8pm, Cost-$260/week), Camps run June 12-July 21. Registration open now.

850-723-1278 www.pycsailingschool.wixsite.com/ home/2023-summer-sailing

Play Pensacola Advanced Fishing Camp

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Bayview Community Resource Center, 2001 East Llyod Street, Pensacola, FL 32503

June 12-16 & June 19-23, 2023. Ages: 7-14 years. Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. $275 City

Resident/$295 Non-Resident, per session. Register online only beginning April 3, 2023. Learn the places around town to fish and enjoy the outdoors. Campers enjoy a charter boat trip on Thursday. 850-436-5692 www.playpensacola.com/940/

Summer-Camps

Play Pensacola Beginning

Fishing

Camp

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Bayview Community Resource Center, 2001 East Llyod Street , Pensacola, FL 32503

May 30-June 2, 2023. Ages: 7-14 years.

Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. $140 City

Resident/$150 Non-Resident, per session. Register online only beginning April 3, 2023. Learn to fish, identify species and enjoy the outdoors. Campers receive a tackle box and fishing pole at the end of camp.

850-436-5692 www.playpensacola.com/940/

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Play Pensacola Outdoor Adventure Camp

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Bayview Community Resource Center, 2001 East Llyod Street , Pensacola, FL 32503

July 10-14, July 17-21 & July 24-28, 2023. Ages: 8-16 years. Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:00pm.

$160 City Resident/$170 Non-Resident, per session. Register online only beginning April 3, 2023. Learn about kayaking, fishing, hiking, rock climbing, archery and environmental stewardship. 850-436-5692 www.playpensacola.com/940/ Summer-Camps

Play Pensacola SUP (Stand Up Paddle Boarding) Camp

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Bayview Community Resource Center, 2001 East Llyod Street , Pensacola, FL 32503 June 5-9 & June 26-30, 2023. Ages 9-16 years. Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. $160 City Resident/$170 Non-Resident, per session. Register online April 3, 2023. Your child will learn the fundamentals of Stand-Up paddleboard (SUP) and kayaking, first in a pool then out on the open water. River Trip on Thursday!

850-436-5692 www.playpensacola.com/940/ Summer-Camps

Waterboyz Summer Camps

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Pensacola Beach (Surf Camp and Skimboard Camp), Waterboyz skatepark (Skate Camp), 380 North 9th Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32501 The 2023 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 skat ers. For further information, visit our website and check out our social media accounts. Use code GPPRULES for 10% discount.

850-433-2929 www.waterboyz.com

Greater Pensacola Aquatics ClubSummer League Swimming

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

850-484-1312 www.teamunify.com/team/setgpac/ page/programs/summer-league

Innerlight Surf Camp

6 Casino Beach Boardwalk, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 Surf Camp has 10 separate sessions 3 days per week and runs from May 30-August 2, 2023. Camps are from 9:00am to 1:00pm for ages 7 - Adult.

850- 932-5134 www.innerlightsurf.com/pages/surf-camp

Junior Lifeguard and Pensacola Beach Lifeguards

Quietwater Beach Pavilions, Our program offers an alternative summer camp that promotes physi cal fitness, training in beach safety and education. Ages 13-15. Please visit our website for dates, times and additional camp information.

850-595-4115 www.myescambia.com/pensacolabeach/pensacola-beach-lifeguards/junior-guards GPP

Should I Provide Financial Help to My Aging Parents?

Q. My parents are both in their seventies. They have been healthy and active all their lives, but in spite of them both having good jobs they neglected to plan and save for retirement. Is it my responsibility now to provide them with financial help in their old age?

A. It sounds like you might be a little irritated that your parents haven’t been responsible with their money. The way you described the circumstances, it’s understandable—to a point. But in my mind, there’s a bigger question when it comes to helping your folks. How big is the burden?

Let me ask you a few things. Do you have the money to help? Now, can you provide this help without your own family

little more about your own aggravation with your folks than any ethical or moral obligation.

A few years ago I spoke with a guy who was in really good shape financially. He made over $1 million a year, and he had plenty set aside in savings and retirement accounts. His father was in poor health and had never handled his money wisely. The son asked me if he should help out his dad by giving him some money every month.

In my mind, there’s no question the right answer was yes. And that’s what I told him. If you’re making millions, but don’t want to help out your sick dad,

there’s something wrong with you. There’s something missing inside you that money just won’t fix. However, if you and your family are barely getting by—let’s say you bring home $3,000 a month—you’re not morally required to help a parent who was irresponsible with money their entire life.

I’m not sure what your situation is, but I hope you’ll look at things with a little grace and reason. It’s a tough situation to be in, because it sounds like your heart is being pulled in different directions. My advice, above all else, is to pray about

make sure the two of you are in agreement

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Wednesday March 1

Sun Belt Conference Basketball Tournament

Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E Gregory St Pensacola, FL, 32502

The Sun Belt Conference basketball tournament will be played in Pensacola, FL on February 28March 6, 2023, marking the beginning of NCAA March Madness. The 12 men’s and women’s Sun Belt teams are competing at the Pensacola Bay Center. www.visitpensacola.com/sunbelt

Thursday March 2

Pensacola’s Favorite Kids Resale Popup

9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, 800 West Nine Mile, Pensacola, FL, 32534 Family Consignment Sale-PUBLIC days Mar 2nd-4th- You can’t afford to miss this one. Everything You Need for Littles to Teens, Moms, Dads and Home Goods too.

www.lullabiesandmudpies.com

mom2mom Kids Resale Event ($1)

10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Pensacola Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Hwy Pensacola, FL, 32526 Gulf Coast’s Largest Kids Resale Event. A semi-annual event located at the Pensacola Fairgrounds

www.mom2momsale.net

Pensacola State College Theatre presents Little Women

7:30 PM Pensacola State College Ashmore Auditorium, Pensacola, FL, 32504 The Pensacola State College Theatre Department proudly presents the play Little Women by Kate Hamill adapted from the novel by Louisa May Alcott.

www.purplepass.com

Sun Belt Conference Basketball Tournament

Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E Gregory St Pensacola, FL, 32502 The Sun Belt Conference basketball tournament will be played in Pensacola, FL on February 28March 6, 2023, marking the beginning of NCAA March Madness. The 12 men’s and women’s Sun Belt teams are competing at the Pensacola Bay Center. www.visitpensacola.com/sunbelt

Friday March 3

Pensacola’s Favorite Kids Resale Popup

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 800 West Nine Mile, Pensacola, FL, 32534 Family Consignment Sale-PUBLIC days Mar 2nd-4th- You can’t afford to miss this one. Everything You Need for Littles to Teens, Moms, Dads and Home Goods too.

www.lullabiesandmudpies.com

mom2mom Kids Resale Event

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Pensacola Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Hwy Pensacola, FL, 32526 Gulf Coast’s Largest Kids Resale Event. A semi-annual event located at the Pensacola Fairgrounds www.mom2momsale.net

Pensacola State College Theatre presents Little Women

7:30 PM Pensacola State College Ashmore Auditorium, Pensacola, FL, 32504 The Pensacola State College Theatre Department proudly presents the play Little Women by Kate Hamill adapted from the novel by Louisa May Alcott. www.purplepass.com

Sun Belt Conference Basketball Tournament

Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E Gregory St Pensacola, FL, 32502 The Sun Belt Conference basketball tournament will be played in Pensacola, FL on February 28March 6, 2023, marking the beginning of NCAA March Madness. The 12 men’s and women’s Sun Belt teams are competing at the Pensacola Bay Center. www.visitpensacola.com/sunbelt

Saturday March 4

mom2mom Kids Resale Event

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Pensacola Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Hwy Pensacola, FL, 32526 Gulf Coast’s Largest Kids Resale Event. A semi-annual event located at the Pensacola Fairgrounds www.mom2momsale.net

Sun Belt Fan Fest

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E Gregory St Pensacola, FL, 32502 Don’t miss out on Fan Fest before going to the semi-final games. Food, Music, Drinks and Fun for all ages! www.visitpensacola.com/events/sun-belt-conferencebasketball-championships-fan-fest

Pensacola’s Favorite Kids Resale Popup

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 800 West Nine Mile, Pensacola, FL, 32534 Family Consignment Sale-PUBLIC days Mar 2nd-4th- You can’t afford to miss this one. Everything You Need for Littles to Teens, Moms, Dads and Home Goods too.

www.lullabiesandmudpies.com

Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire and Pirate Festival

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Santa Rosa Fairgrounds, Milton, FL, 32583 Come see Jousting Knights from History Channels Full Metal Jousting! Swordfighters, Jesters, Jugglers, Firebreathers, Musical Minstrels, Gypsy and Exotic Belly Dancers, Falconry, Magic, Pirates, Conquistadors, Wild West Gunslingers from Six Gun Territory, Al Capones Roaring 20s Gangsters, Swing Dancing, Joe Occhipinti’s Swing Band, Civil War demos, petting zoo, food, drink, games, rides and much much more fun.

www.gcrf.us

Pine Meadow Elementary PTA Carnival ($6 entry. $3 for children 3 and up.)

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Tate High School , 1771 Tate Road Cantonment, FL, 32533 Pine Meadow Elementary PTA is hosting our annual school carnival at Tate High School. There will be inflatable bounce houses, games, prizes, and local small businesses, such as Fly By Nutrition, Scentsy, Color Street nails, and numerous others, that will also be holding door prizes. There will also be food vendors like Sneaky TiKi, 3-D Eats, and popcorn and cotton candy.

Sun Belt Dribble Drive

1:00 PM Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E Gregory St Pensacola, FL, 32502 Children ages 3-12 are welcome to join in on the fun and dribble their basketball around the venue grounds and into the Bay Center where games will be taking place. Each participant will receive a FREE t-shirt, a FREE basketball and two FREE tickets to the March 4th men’s quarterfinal games slated for 2:00pm. Registration will be closed once 500 participants have been reached.

www.visitpensacola.com/events/2023-sun-beltdribble-drive/

Pensacola Childrens Chorus presents One World, Many Voices

3:30 PM First Baptist Church , 500 N. Palafox St. Pensacola, FL, 32501 Pensacola Childrens Chorus presents One World, Many Voices www.pensacolasings.org/

Pensacola State College Theatre presents Little Women

7:30 PM Pensacola State College Ashmore Auditorium, Pensacola, FL, 32504 The Pensacola State College Theatre Department proudly presents the play Little Women by Kate Hamill adapted from the novel by Louisa May Alcott.

www.purplepass.com

IMPROVable Cause: Live @ The Center ($10)

10:30 PM Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 South Jefferson Street Pensacola, FL, 32502 IMPROVable Cause’s unscripted improv comedy shows are sure to bust you at the seams with over-the-top, anything-goes hilarity! Everything is created in the moment with audience suggestions, so each show is different! app.arts-people.com/index.php

Sun Belt Conference Basketball Tournament

Details on March 1.

Science Story Time

Pensacola Mess Hall, 418 E Wright Street Pensacola, FL, 32501 Beginning with a story and followed by hands on activities, Story Time is designed for young learners ages 3+ and their caregivers. Programs are included with admission.

www.pensacolamesshall.org

Sunday March 5

Free Yoga in the Park

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM, Bayview Park, 2001 East Lloyd Street Pensacola, FL, 32503 Free one-hour yoga classes will be held in Bayview Park or Community Maritime Park on the first Sunday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Classes are open to all ages and levels of experience. Certified instructors from Breathe Yoga and Wellness Center will provide instruction. The class is free, but you will need to BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and any other accessories you would like to use.

www.cityofpensacola.com

Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire and Pirate Festival

Details on March 4.

Pensacola State College Theatre presents Little Women

2:30 PM Pensacola State College Ashmore Auditorium, Pensacola, FL, 32504 The Pensacola State College Theatre Department proudly presents the play Little Women by Kate Hamill adapted from the novel by Louisa May Alcott.

www.purplepass.com

Sun Belt Conference Basketball Tournament

Details on March 1.

Monday March 6

Sun Belt Conference Basketball Tournament

Details on March 1.

Tuesday March 7

Coffee with the Artist: Lyn Gentry

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM, Perdido Key Visitors Center, 15500 Perdido Key Dr. Pensacola, FL, 32507 Come have coffee with local artist and owner of Hot Sands Glass; Lyn Gentry. www.business.visitperdido.com/events/calendar

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On Your Feet - The Story of Gloria Estefan

7:30 PM Saenger Theatre, 118 Palafox Pl Pensacola, FL, 32502 This is the inspiring true story about heart, heritage, and two people who believed in their talent—and each other—to become an international sensation: Gloria and Emilio Estefan. www.pensacolasaenger.com/

Wednesday March 8

Women Mean Business Leadership Day Luncheon

11:30 AM Grand Lagoon Yacht Club, 10653 Gulf Beach Hwy Pensacola, FL, 32507 The first annual Women’s Leadership Day is an opportunity for emerging female leaders to network with established leaders; established leaders will identify, support, and mentor emerging leaders. Attendees will build bridges across professional sectors and generations. www.business.visitperdido.com/events/calendar

On Your Feet - The Story of Gloria Estefan

7:30 PM Saenger Theatre, 118 Palafox Pl Pensacola, FL, 32502 This is the inspiring true story about heart, heritage, and two people who believed in their talent—and each other—to become an international sensation: Gloria and Emilio Estefan. www.pensacolasaenger.com/

Thursday March 9

Homeschool Field Trips

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, Pensacola Mess Hall, 418 E Wright Street Pensacola, FL, 32501 Explore our solar system and beyond! Investigate how scientists study our universe and the new discoveries they are making about exoplanets and more. www.pensacolamesshall.org

Song and Poetry

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Old Christ Church, 405 S Adams St Pensacola, FL, 32502 The Experience UWF Downtown Lecture Series, in partnership with UWF’s Music Hall Artist Series, presents ‘A Stór Mo Chroí, O’ Love of my Heart,’ an evening of Irish song and poetry with Irish brothers Mícheál & Owen Ó Súilleabháin www.visitpensacola.com

Planetarium Special Feature: Sordid Secrets of the Stars

Emerald Coast Science Center, 31 Memorial Parkway SW Ft Walton, FL, 32548 Discover the sizzling stories behind the constellations in this planetarium event for adults (21+). Explore the zodiac and take a trip through the cosmos during the ultimate planetarium adventure. Show: 6pm, 7pm. 850-664-1261 www.pensacolabaycenter.com

Friday March 10 Get The Led Out

8:00 PM Saenger Theatre, 118 Palafox Pl Pensacola, FL, 32502 Get The Led Out is a group of professional musicians who are passionate about their love of the music of Led Zeppelin. It’s been their mission to bring the studio recordings of “The Mighty Zep” to life on the big concert stage. www.pensacolasaenger.com

Saturday March 11

McGuire’s St. Patrick’s Day 5K Run/Walk

9:00 AM 600 E Gregory St Pensacola, FL, 32502 www.runsignup.com/

Volunteer Open House

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 South Jefferson Street Pensacola, FL, 32502 Join us for our open house event to learn how to get involved and what areas are available for new volunteers. Enjoy a light snack and an informative tour with us! Tours will run every 30 minutes beginning at 10 Am. www.pensacolalittletheatre.com

Preschool Art and Story Time

10:00 AM Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 South Jefferson St Pensacola, FL, 32502 Join us alongside the West Florida Public Library to engage your preschooler in story time and crafts. During this free event at the Pensacola Museum of Art, a librarian will read selections of similarly themed books and encourage movement and participation. For ages 2-5 years old. Pre-registration is highly recommended.

www.pensacolamuseum.org

2023 Eye Ball

6:00 PM Hilton on Pensacola Beach, Independence for the Blind is hosting the 2023 Eye Ball to postively impact the lives of the blind and visually impaired. Funds raised at the gala will cover costs such as assistive technology, vehicles for transportation and classroom supplies. To purchase tickets or sponsorship packages for the gala, visit ibwest.org www.ibwest.org

Wednesday March 15

Spring Break Workshops

Emerald Coast Science Center, 31 Memorial Parkway SW Ft Walton, FL, 32548 Spring Break fun for the

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whole family! Check out hands-on activities, Creature Features, sciPad, and more March 15-17 and March 20-24. We’re open from 10 am. to 3 p.m. each day. 850-664-1261 www.pensacolabaycenter.com

Thursday March 16

Spring Break Workshops

Emerald Coast Science Center, 31 Memorial Parkway SW Ft Walton, FL, 32548 Spring Break fun for the whole family! Check out hands-on activities, Creature Features, sciPad, and more March 15-17 and March 20-24. We’re open from 10 am. to 3 p.m. each day. 850-664-1261 www.pensacolabaycenter.com

Friday March 17

Kites on the Coast 2023 Casino Beach

4:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Casino Beach, Pensacola, FL, 32561 Council on Aging of West Florida’s second annual Kites on the Coast event will be two days of intergenerational, high-flying fun on beautiful Casino Beach in Pensacola Friday, March 17 (4 - 10 pm) and Saturday, March 18 (10 am - 4 pm). The community is invited to celebrate this classic pastime with kite flying, activities, local vendors, food trucks, and showstopping demonstrations from Chicago Kite and SkyFX. Proceeds from event donations and sponsors support the seniors and programs served by Council on Aging.

Pensacola Opera presents Carousel

7:30 PM Saenger Theatre, 118 Palafox Pl Pensacola, FL, 32502

Closing our 40th Anniversary Season, this musical of operatic proportions comes to Pensacola in a visually stunning production from Virginia Opera and set designer Erhard Rom. Richard Rodgers’s timeless score is full of favorite tunes, including If I Loved You, June is Bustin’ Out All Over, and You’ll Never Walk Alone. Carousel will be helmed by newly appointed Music Director Cody Martin, leading members of the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra and Pensacola Opera Chorus. www.pensacolaopera.com

Pensacola Little Theatre presents

The Addams Family

7:30 PM Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 South Jefferson Street Pensacola, FL, 32502 Pensacola Little Theatre presents The Addams Family www.pensacolalittletheatre.com

Spring Break Workshops

Emerald Coast Science Center, 31 Memorial Parkway SW Ft Walton, FL, 32548 Saint Patrick’s Day Workshop-• Come ready to shamrock and roll to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with us from 1-3 p.m. We’ll have hands-on activities the whole family can enjoy together. 850-664-1261 www.pensacolabaycenter.com

Saturday March 18

Bayou Hills Run

7:00 AM Bayview Park, 2001 E. Lloyd St. Pensacola, FL, 32503 The Bayou Hills Run is one of Pensacola’s oldest running events and is partnered with the City of Pensacola to make it the Official Pensacola 5K and 10K City of Pensacola Championships. www.pensacolasports.org/bayouhillsrun

Shamrocks & Shenanigans 5K Fun Run/Walk and Pet Parade Festival Navarre Beach

8:00 AM Navarre Beach Multi-use path, Navarre, FL, 32566 The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is excited the present the Shamrocks & She-

nanigans 5K Fun Run/Walk and Pet Parade Festival. www.runsignup.com/Race/FL/Navarre/ShamrockStroll

Shamrock Stroll

8:00 AM 8579 Gulf Boulevard Navarre, FL Navarre Chamber of Commerce 5K Run/Walk/Stroll pet parade and costume contest. Family and pet friendly noncompetition event along Navarre Beach www.navarrechamber.com

Kites on the Coast 2023 Casino Beach

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Casino Beach, Pensacola, FL, 32561 Council on Aging of West Florida’s second annual Kites on the Coast event will be two days of intergenerational, high-flying fun on beautiful Casino Beach in Pensacola Friday, March 17 (4 - 10 pm) and Saturday, March 18 (10 am - 4 pm). The community is invited to celebrate this classic pastime with kite flying, activities, local vendors, food trucks, and showstopping demonstrations from Chicago Kite and SkyFX. Proceeds from event donations and sponsors support the seniors and programs served by Council on Aging.

Gulf Breeze Rotary Gumbo Festival

10:00 AM 800 Shoreline Drive Gulf Breeze, FL, 32561 Gumbo all-you-can-eat samples from more than 20 professional and amateur cooking teams. Silent auction, live music and more. www.gulfbreezeparksandrecreation.com/gumbofestival

Pensacola Humane Society Fur Ball

5:30 PM Pensacola Yacht Club, 1897 Cypress St Pensacola, FL, 32502 80th Anniversary Gala-Seated dinner, Puppy Parade, Yappy Hour, Raise Your Paw auction www.pensacolahumane.org

Pensacola Little Theatre presents The Addams Family

7:30 PM Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 South Jefferson Street Pensacola, FL, 32502 Pensacola Little Theatre presents The Addams Family www.pensacolalittletheatre.com

Flora-Bama’s Beach Run-Walk

Flora-Bama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. Pensacola, FL, 32507 Flora-Bama’s 9th Annual Beach Run/Walk for America’s Warriors will be the best run of the year. www.florabama.com/beach-run

Sunday March 19

Free Pilates in the Park

10:30 AM Community Maritime Park, 301 W Main St Pensacola, FL, 32501 Free one-hour pilates classes will be held in Community Maritime Park on the third Sunday of each month www.cityofpensacola.com

Pensacola Opera presents Carousel

2:00 PM Saenger Theatre, 118 Palafox Pl Pensacola, FL, 32502 Closing our 40th Anniversary Season, this musical of operatic proportions comes to Pensacola in a visually stunning production from Virginia Opera and set designer Erhard Rom. Richard Rodgers’s timeless score is full of favorite tunes, including If I Loved You, June is Bustin’ Out All Over, and You’ll Never Walk Alone. Carousel will be helmed by newly appointed Music Director Cody Martin, leading members of the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra and Pensacola Opera Chorus.

www.pensacolaopera.com

Pensacola Little Theatre presents The Addams Family

2:30 PM Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 South Jefferson Street Pensacola, FL, 32502 Pensacola Little Theatre presents The Addams Family www.pensacolalittletheatre.com

Monday March 20

Spring Break Workshops

Emerald Coast Science Center, 31 Memorial Parkway

SW Ft Walton, FL, 32548 Creature Features & sciPad

- Creature Feature from 11-11:30 a.m. and check out some of our awesome Animal Ambassadors! Seating for the Creature Feature is available on a first come, first served basis. No reservations accepted. Check out the sciPad and play interactive games on our room-sized iPad from 12 to 2 p.m. 850-664-1261 www.pensacolabaycenter.com/

Tuesday March 21

Spring Break Workshops

Emerald Coast Science Center, 31 Memorial Parkway SW Ft Walton, FL, 32548 Creature Features & sciPad - Creature Feature from 11-11:30 a.m. and check out some of our awesome Animal Ambassadors! Seating for the Creature Feature is available on a first come, first served basis. No reservations accepted. Check out the sciPad and play interactive games on our room-sized iPad from 12 to 2 p.m. 850-664-1261 www.pensacolabaycenter.com/

Wednesday March 22

Spring Break Workshops

Details March 20.

Thursday March 23

March Madnezz Fundraiser

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, O’Riley’s Irish Pub, 321 S. Palafox St. Pensacola, FL, 32501 March Madnezz Fundraiser benefitting the Boys and Girls Club of the Emerald Coast! This special event will feature tons of fun amenities including both a Live AND Silent Auction, Free Food and Drinks (while supplies lasts), bar games, and streams of the NCAA March Madness Elite Eight games! www.eventbrite.com/e/march-madnezz-fundraiser-atorileys-irish-pub-tickets-518787757147

Pensacola Little Theatre presents The Addams Family

7:30 PM Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 South Jefferson Street Pensacola, FL, 32502 www.pensacolalittletheatre.com/

Spring Break Workshops

Emerald Coast Science Center, 31 Memorial Parkway SW Ft Walton, FL, 32548 Animal Adventure Day- Take a walk on the wild side and discover the many fun, fascinating, and fabulous critters that call the Science Center home. 850-664-1261 www.pensacolabaycenter.com/

Friday March 24

Pensacola Little Theatre presents The Addams Family

7:30 PM Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 South Jefferson Street Pensacola, FL, 32502 www.pensacolalittletheatre.com

Spring Break Workshops

Emerald Coast Science Center, 31 Memorial Parkway SW Ft Walton, FL, 32548 March 24: Pollination Jour ney Workshop 850-664-1261 www.pensacolabaycenter.com

Tropic Falls is the tropical getaway with something for everybody! One ticket includes unlimited thrills on 23 theme park rides, from our signature Rollin’ Thunder coaster to the kid-friendly Crazy Mouse— plus every kind of fun on the water! Tropic Falls features the largest indoor water park in the region, complete with convertible roof and, opening soon, adjacent outdoor wave pool and surf simulator! Plan your trip and get tickets now at VisitOWA.com!

THRILL, THEN CHILL.

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Global Soundscapes Planetarium Event

Emerald Coast Science Center, 31 Memorial Parkway SW Ft Walton, FL, 32548 Global Soundscapes takes you on a sound safari to explore the health of our planet...with your ears. Shows begin at 5, 6, and 7 p.m. and last approximately 45 minutes. 850-664-1261 www.pensacolabaycenter.com

Saturday March 25

Gulf Breeze Celebrates the Arts Festival

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Gulf Breeze High School, 675 Gulf Breeze Pkwy Gulf Breeze, FL, 32561 100+ local, regional, and national fine artists, food vendors, a Student Art Show, a Local Artists Art Show, a Silent Auction as well as live artist demonstrations. www.gulfbreezearts.com

Pensacola Diabetes Walk

10:00 AM Bayview Park, 2001 East Lloyd Street Pensacola, FL, 32503 The Diabetes WALK for Camp Seale Harris is a family-friendly Walk/Run raising awareness of diabetes, and an opportunity for participant fundraising efforts to make it possible for kids to attend Camp Seale Harris for kids and families living with diabetes.

www.secure.qgiv.com/event/2023pensacola/

Santa Rosa Medical Center Easter Egg Hunt

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 6002 Berryhill Road Milton, FL, 32570 A community easter egg hunt hosted Santa Rosa Medical Center and Santa Rosa Medical Group. Easter Egg Hunts for children up to 11 years old with golden egg prizes for each age group. (0-3 yrs, 4-7yrs, 8-11yrs). Please register. www.eventbrite.com/e/easter-egg-hunt-tickets-525730683627

Curiosity Days

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Pensacola Mess Hall, 418 E Wright Street Pensacola, FL, 32501 Each month we dive deeper into different scientific topics during Curiosity Days. Programs are included with admission. Programs are recommended for ages 7 and up. www.pensacolamesshall.org

International Fest 2023 ($10)

5:00 PM St. Sylvester Catholic Church, 6464 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. Gulf Breeze, FL, 32563 For only $10, patrons purchase a food passport ticket to taste a delicious variety of foods from over a dozen different countries as well as see and hear entertainment representative of numerous countries around the world. www.stsylv.org/2023-international-fest-ticket-sales

Pensacola Little Theatre presents The Addams Family

7:30 PM Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 South Jefferson Street Pensacola, FL, 32502 www.pensacolalittletheatre.com/

Pensacola Symphony Orchestra presents Yefim Bronfman, performing Rachmaninoff’s Third Piano Concerto

7:30 PM Saenger Theatre, 118 Palafox Pl Pensacola, FL, 32502 Experience an artist of the highest caliber as the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra welcomes internationally acclaimed and admired pianist Yefim Bronfman, performing Rachmaninoff’s Third Piano Concerto. www.pensacolasymphony.com/

Gino Rosaria Concert

Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio, 1000 College Blvd, Bldg 23 Pensacola, FL, 32504 Enjoy an amazing evening of contemporary and smooth jazz from Billboard and international touring artist Gino Rosaria www.eventbrite.com

Pensacola Vegfest

Community Maritime Park, 301 W Main Street Pensacola, FL, 32501 Join us for plant-based, cruelty-free foods, eco-friendly vendors, vegan artists, and family fun! There will be live music, free yoga, cooking demos, and more!

www.pensacolavegfest.com

Sunday March 26

Zarzaur Law

Maritime De Luna

Youth Duathlon

8:00 AM Community Maritime Park , 301 W Main St Pensacola, FL, 32501 The event features a full duathlon experience for children from 6 to 15 years old while friends and family cheer them on. www.tgcyouthmultisport.org/duathlon.html

Gulf Breeze Celebrates the Arts Festival

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 675 Gulf Breeze Pkwy

100+ local, regional, and national fine artists, food vendors, a Student Art Show, a Local Artists Art Show, a Silent Auction as well as live artist demonstrations. www.gulfbreezearts.com

Pensacola Little Theatre presents

The Addams Family

2:30 PM Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 South Jefferson Street Pensacola, FL, 32502 www.pensacolalittletheatre.com/

Wednesday March 29

Flashlight Egg Hunt

($5 city residents, $7 non-residents)

7:30 PM Gull Point, 7000 Spanish Trail Pensacola, FL, 32505 Ages 9-12, grab your flashlights and hunt for eggs, prizes.

Thursday March 30

2023 Women in Leadership Conference

9:00 AM University of West Florida, 11000 University Parkway Pensacola, FL This conference will connect you with ideas and best practices, recognized thought leaders, resources and solutions, and peers. Don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of the Executive Mentor Program! www.uwf.edu

Pensacola Little Theatre presents

The Addams Family

7:30 PM Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 South Jefferson Street Pensacola, FL, 32502 Pensacola Little Theatre presents The Addams Family www.pensacolalittletheatre.com/

Friday March 31

Festival of Flowers

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 5922 HWY 90 Milton, FL, 32583

UF/IFAS West Florida Research and Education Center and Pensacola State College Milton Campus invites you to join them for one of the largest festivals of the season. This is a popular event that draws plant enthusiast from near and far. This festival features plant nurseries, UF student club plant sale, arts & crafts, great food and educational opportunities. www.navarrechamber.com/events/details/springfestival-of-flowers-24318

Pensacola Little Theatre presents The Addams Family

7:30 PM Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 South Jefferson Street Pensacola, FL, 32502 Pensacola Little Theatre presents The Addams Family www.pensacolalittletheatre.com/

Million Dollar Time Machine

7:30 PM Saenger Theatre, 118 Palafox Pl Pensacola, FL, 32502 A musical act from the future, performing with acts from the past and bringing it all together for you right here in the present. www.pensacolasaenger.com/

Saturday April 1

Festival of Flowers

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 5922 HWY 90 Milton, FL, 32583 UF/IFAS West Florida Research and Education Center and Pensacola State College Milton Campus invites you to join them for one of the largest festivals of the season. This is a popular event that draws plant enthusiast from near and far. This festival features plant nurseries, UF student club plant sale, arts & crafts, great food and educational opportunities. www.navarrechamber.com/events/details/springfestival-of-flowers-24318

Pensacola Little Theatre presents The Addams Family

7:30 PM Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 South Jefferson Street Pensacola, FL, 32502 Pensacola Little Theatre presents The Addams Family www.pensacolalittletheatre.com/

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Tracy Lawrence

7:30 PM Saenger Theatre, 118 Palafox Pl Pensacola, FL, 32502 Tracy Lawrence is one of country music’s truest traditionalists and this year he is celebrating his 30th anniversary in the Country music industry. www.pensacolasaenger.com/

IMPROVable Cause: Live @ The Center ($10)

10:30 PM Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 South Jefferson Street Pensacola, FL, 32502 IMPROVable Cause’s unscripted improv comedy shows are sure to bust you at the seams with over-the-top, anything-goes hilarity! Everything is created in the moment with audience suggestions, so each show is different! www.app.arts-people.com/index.php

Fiesta Pensacola Children’s Treasure Hunt Downtown Pensacola at Museum Plaza, Pensacola, FL, 32502 The Treasure Hunt is at your leisure for children ages three to ten years old. All registered children will be entered into grand prize drawings, based upon age: 0-2 years old, 3-4 years old, 5-7 years old, and 8-10 years old, with multiple prizes per group. Prizes include: bicycles, tricycles, summer camp sessions, water activities, art easels, Sky Zone passes, sporting event tickets and so much more. This FREE event will include fun for the whole family. www.fiestapensacola.org/other-events

JazzFest Pensacola

Seville Square, Pensacola, FL, 32502 The 40th Annual Pensacola JazzFest will be April 1-2, 2023 at Seville Square in historic downtown Pensacola. The schedule and headliners will be announced soon. As always, JazzFest is a free and celebrates America’s unique musical art form, jazz. www.jazzpensacola.com/index.php/jazzfest/

Sunday April 2

Festival of Flowers

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 5922 HWY 90 Milton, FL, 32583 UF/IFAS West Florida Research and Education Center and Pensacola State College Milton Campus invites you to join them for one of the largest festivals of the season. This is a popular event that draws plant enthusiast from near and far. This festival features plant nurseries, UF student club plant sale, arts & crafts, great food and educational opportunities. www.navarrechamber.com/events/details/springfestival-of-flowers-24318

Free Yoga in the Park

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM, Bayview Park, 2001 East Lloyd Street Pensacola, FL, 32503 Free one-hour yoga classes will be held in Bayview Park or Community Maritime Park on the first Sunday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Classes are open to all ages and levels of experience. Certified instructors from Breathe Yoga and Wellness Center will provide instruction. The class is free, but you will need to BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and any other accessories you would like to use. www.cityofpensacola.com

Pensacola Little Theatre presents The Addams Family

2:30 PM Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 South Jefferson Street Pensacola, FL, 32502 Pensacola Little Theatre presents The Addams Family www.pensacolalittletheatre.com/

JazzFest Pensacola

Seville Square, Pensacola, FL, 32502 The 40th Annual Pensacola JazzFest will be April 1-2, 2023 at Seville

Square in historic downtown Pensacola. The schedule and headliners will be announced soon. As always, JazzFest is a free and celebrates America’s unique musical art form, jazz. www.jazzpensacola.com/index.php/jazzfest/

Tuesday April 4

Bands On The Beach

7:00 PM Gulfside Pavilion - Pensacola Beach, Pensacola, FL Located in the beautiful Gulfside Pavilion overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, the series features regional artists performing a wide variety of music. www.visitpensacolabeach.com/whats-happeningbands-on-beach/

Wednesday April 5

Savvy Mom Sale

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Daphne Civic Center, 2603 US98 Daphne, AL, 36526 Kids Resale Event! Visit our website for information on becoming a consignor, a volunteer or to see a schedule of sale dates. www.savvymomsale.com

Homeschool Field Trips

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, Pensacola Mess Hall, 418 E Wright Street Pensacola, FL, 32501 Homeschool Field Trips - A MESS Hall field trip is an opportunity to engage in a special topic with other homeschool learners. Experience the type of program that is only available to school groups that will get your scientific brain going. www.pensacolamesshall.org

Broadway in Pensacola - Jesus Christ Superstar

7:00 PM Saenger Theatre, 118 Palafox Pl Pensacola, FL, 32502 Broadway in Pensacola - Jesus Christ Superstar www.pensacolasaenger.com/

Thursday April 6

Savvy Mom Sale

10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Daphne Civic Center, 2603 US98 Daphne, AL, 36526 Kids Resale Event! Visit our website for information on becoming a consignor, a volunteer or to see a schedule of sale dates. www.savvymomsale.com

Covenant Care’s 17th Annual Art of Fashion

6:00 PM 330 S Jefferson St Pensacola, FL, 32502 Enjoy a night on the town featuring a Studio 54-inspired fashion show complete with local boutiques and familiar model faces. Pick out your most glamorous outfit and we will see you on the runway. All proceeds support Covenant Care’s My Wish Program. www.choosecovenant.org/art-of-fashion-2023/

Spring Tunes By The Dunes

7:00 PM Navarre Beach Park’s Sand Crab Pavilion, Navarre, FL, 32566 The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Tunes By The Dunes Free Spring Concert Series is every Thursday, April 6 - May 25. www.navarrechamber. com/

Broadway in Pensacola - Jesus Christ Superstar

7:00 PM Saenger Theatre, 118 Palafox Pl Pensacola, FL, 32502 www.pensacolasaenger.com/

Friday April 7

Savvy Mom Sale

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Daphne Civic Center, 2603 US98 Daphne, AL, 36526 Kids Resale Event! Visit our

website for information on becoming a consignor, a volunteer or to see a schedule of sale dates. www.savvymomsale.com

H & R Gem Shows Jewelry, Gem and Mineral Show

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Hwy Pensacola, FL, 32526 Over 20,000 sf of fabulous vendors of Fine Jewelry, Artisan Jewelry, Crystals, Minerals, Beads, Components, Fossils and more! Something for all ages. Retail event, open to the public. www.hrgemshows.com

Disney On Ice

2:00 PM and 7:00 PM Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. Pensacola, FL, 32501

Discover why no dream is too big at Disney On Ice when your favorite Disney stories come to life through world-class ice skating. www.pensacolabaycenter.com/

Cory Asbury the Pioneer Tour

7:00 PM Saenger Theatre, 118 Palafox Pl Pensacola, FL, 32502 Cory Asbury the Pioneer Tour www.pensacolasaenger.com/

Saturday April 8

6th Annual Tiger Trot 5K, Easter Egg Hunt

7:00 AM The Pointe Gulf Breeze, 1255 Country Club Road Gulf Breeze, FL Race Start at 7am. Easter egg hunt and photos with Easter Bunny following the race starting at 9:30am. Don’t forget to bring your donations for Phoenix Rising Rescue www.baysiderush.com/

Savvy Mom Sale

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Daphne Civic Center, 2603 US98 Daphne, AL, 36526 Kids Resale Event! Visit our website for information on becoming a consignor, a volunteer or to see a schedule of sale dates. www.savvymomsale.com

Jelly Bean 5k

9:00 AM Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3400 Bayou Blvd Pensacola, FL, 32503 This is a family friendly event to kick off your Easter Weekend celebration. Bring out the family and everyone get their run on! www.JellyBean5K.com

Beulah Dash

9:00 AM Escambia County Equestrian Center, 7750 Mobile Hwy Pensacola, FL, 32526 Join us for the very first annual Beulah Dash hosted by Marcus Pointe Baptist Church - Beulah. Bring the family to the Escambia County Equestrian Center Saturday April 16th, 2022 from 9am-3pm. Egg hunts start at 11:00am. www.pensacolachurch.org/events

H & R Gem Shows Jewelry, Gem and Mineral Show

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Hwy Pensacola, FL, 32526 Over 20,000 sf of fabulous vendors of Fine Jewelry, Artisan Jewelry, Crystals, Minerals, Beads, Components, Fossils and more! Something for all ages. Retail event, open to the public. www.hrgemshows.com

Eggawahooza

11:00 AM Community Maritime Park, 301 W Main St Pensacola, FL, 32501 Over 50,000 eggs, safe hunts for kids with special needs, 0-2 year old, 3-4 year old, K5-1st Grade, 2nd - 3rd Grade, and 4th – 5th Grade,

food trucks, fun, and more. Register now to join us at the return of this Easter family tradition. 11:00 AM-Ages 0 to 4 and Special Needs, 12:00 PM-K5 to 5th Grade www.pensacolachurch.org/events

Pace-A-Palooza

11:00 AM Benny Russell Park, 5417 W Spencer Field Rd Pace, FL, 32571 Join us at Benny Russell Park in Pace at 11am for Marcus Pointe Baptist Church’s PaceA-Palooza Egg Hunt! The babies through 4-year-olds & special needs hunt will begin at 11am and the K5-5th grade hunt will start at noon with an area for each age group. We’ll have food trucks and fun for the whole family!

www.pensacolachurch.org/events

Disney On Ice

3:00 PM Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. Pensacola, FL, 32501 Discover why no dream is too big at Disney On Ice when your favorite Disney stories come to life through world-class ice skating. www.pensacolabaycenter.com/

Daddy & Daughter Date Night ($25)

4:00 PM Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center, Pensacola, FL, 32502 Daddy & Daughter Date Night brings fathers and their daughters out for an evening of food, fun, and most importantly, strengthening the special relationship between them. www.eventbrite.com/e/daddy-daughter-date-night2023-tickets-502654572357

Cory Asbury the Pioneer Tour

7:00 PM Saenger Theatre, 118 Palafox Pl Pensacola, FL, 32502 A part of the World Ballet Series, Cinderella is performed live by a multinational cast of 40 professional ballet dancers gathered to bring the most celebrated fairy tale to life. www.pensacolasaenger.com/

Sunday April 9

Easter at the Zoo

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Gulf Breeze Zoo, 5701 Gulf Breeze Pkwy Pensacola, FL, 32563 Hop on over to Gulf Breeze Zoo for an egg-citing time. Enjoy children’s activities, popular Easter Egg hunts, and a visit by the Easter Bunny www.gbzoo.com/

H & R Gem Shows Jewelry, Gem and Mineral Show

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Hwy Pensacola, FL, 32526 Over 20,000 sf of fabulous vendors of Fine Jewelry, Artisan Jewelry, Crystals, Minerals, Beads, Components, Fossils and more! Something for all ages. Retail event, open to the public. hrgemshows.com

Tuesday April 11

Gulfside Pavilion - Pensacola Beach, Pensacola, FL

Located in the beautiful Gulfside Pavilion overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, the series features regional artists performing a wide variety of music. www.visitpensacolabeach.com/whats-happeningbands-on-beach/

Thursday April 13

Spring Tunes By The Dunes

7:00 PM Navarre Beach Park’s Sand Crab Pavilion, Navarre, FL, 32566 The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Tunes By The Dunes Free Spring Concert Series is every Thursday, April 6 - May 25. www.navarrechamber.com/

Every Tuesday

Story Sprouts @Ever’man Co-op (Free)

10:00 AM Ever’man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe, 315 W Garden St Pensacola, FL, 32502 Children ages 3-5 are invited to do arts & crafts, make a snack and have story time. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ story-sprouts-tickets-36630082563 www.everman.org

Every third Thursday

What’s Cooking with Baptist

12:00 PM Ever’man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe, 315 W Garden St Pensacola, FL, 32502 What’s Cooking

with Baptist will be held every third Thursday. www.everman.org

Every other Friday

Art Academy for Autism - Ages 16+

4:00 PM Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 South Jefferson St Pensacola, FL, 32502 Art Academy for Autism is an arts education initiative designed for children and young adults on the autism spectrum. Ages 16+ -Alternating Fridays from 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. www.pensacolamuseum.org

Every third Fridays

Gallery Night

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Downtown Pensacola, Pensacola, FL, 32502 Gallery Night is an all-ages community arts and culture event which happens on the third Friday of each month from 5-9 p.m. www.gallerynightpensacola.org

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Every Saturday

Palafox Market

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 100 N Palafox Street Pensacola, FL, 32502 Shop for farm-fresh produce, plants, baked goods and more at the event that’s consistently voted “Best Farmers Market” and “Best Free Thing to Do.” www.palafoxmarket.com

Children’s Storytime in the Lighthouse

11:00 AM Bodacious Bookstore & Cafe, 110 E. Intendencia St. Pensacola, FL, 32502 Join us every Saturday at 11 AM for our Children’s Storytime in the Lighthouse at Bodacious Bookstore & Cafe. We look forward to reading some lovely stories with you and your little ones.

www.bodaciousbookstore.com/cafe/

Every first Saturday

Body, Mind, Spirit Market

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Ever’man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe, 315 W Garden St Pensacola, FL, 32502 Local vendors, artisans, holistic practitioners, speakers, children’s activities and more.This is an inside and outside event for the entire family. www.everman.org

Every first and third Saturday

Hwy 87 Market

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Sand Dollar Plaza, 1900 Hwy 87 Navarre, FL, 32566 Enjoy a wide variety of booths, offering food items, art, decor, and so much more. 850-368-9500 www.facebook.com/sanddollar saturdays

Every other Saturday

Art Academy for Autism

1:30 PM Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 South Jefferson St Pensacola, FL, 32502 Art Academy for Autism is an arts education initiative designed for children and young adults on the autism spectrum. Ages 5-9-Alternating Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Ages 10-15-Alternating Saturdays from 1:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. www.pensacolamuseum.org

Last Saturday of every month

Trash-Bash

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM, Sand Crab Pavilion, Navarre, FL, 32566 The Trash-Bash is a citizen-science program for community members of all ages held the last Saturday of every month from 8:00-10:00 am. Sign in at the Sand Crab Pavilion (look for the “Giving Sea Turtles More Tomorrows” banner). There will be a limited supply of gloves, buckets and pickers-you are welcome to bring your own! www.navarrebeachseaturtles.org

Every Sunday

Sunday Market on Palafox

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, N Palafox St between Chase and Gregory Streets Pensacola, FL, 32502 Outdoor & Fresh Air Shopping. Local artists, crafters, makers, cottage bakers and farmers in Downtown Pensacola. www.facebook.com/palafoxmarkets

Various Dates

Ice Flyers

7:05 PM 201 E. Gregory St. Pensacola, FL, 32501 www.iceflyers.com

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

Maurice is a clever talking cat with a very loose grip on ethics. Along with an orphaned boy and talking rats, Maurice scams villagers by convincing them of fake “rat infestations” and then charging a fee to play “pied piper”. Not only is the movie’s matter-of-fact approach to dishonesty problematic, so are its excessive levels of violence. Rat coursing, kidnapping, brawling, death – none of this is what parents expect in kids’ entertainment. Not even the A-list voice cast can save this dud of a film Photo ©Viva Pictures

Sixteen-year-old Jessica Watson is determined to achieve her dream of sail ing around the world on her own. Based on real events from 2019, this film follows the Australian teenager as she faces the perils of the ocean as well as her own internal fears. This is a conventionally inspiring film and while it might not be innovative, it’s both wholesome and family-friendly. Its messages about persistence, courage, and hard work are definitely beneficial for teens and might even motivate them to turn off the TV and challenge themselves

Photo ©Netflix

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When her mother goes missing on a romantic vacation in Colombia, June isn’t impressed with the investigative efforts of the US Embassy or police. The young woman devotes her computer skills to the search, uncovering some disturbing information and putting herself in danger. Shot entirely on June’s computer screen, this is a taut, twisty, tightly paced thriller. Some profanity, violence, and a scene of teen drinking are problem atic but the movie also celebrates ingenuity, selflessness, perseverance, and maternal devotion. Photo ©Sony Pictures Releasing

Your Place or Mine

Twenty years into a friendship that began with a one-night stand, Debbie and Peter are so close they talk every day. When Debbie needs to go to New York for a course, Peter offers a house swap. She can stay in his apartment, and he’ll come to Los Angeles to look after her son, Jack. Over the span of a week, they learn more about each other and themselves. This is a charmless rom-com, burdened by flat acting , annoying characters, and overly expository dialogue. It also has scenes of impulsive sexual activity that will not sit will with parents. Photo ©Netflix

80 for Brady

After 16 years of cheering for quarterback Tom Brady, Lou decides that she and her three best friends, Betty, Maura, and Trish, need t o attend the Super Bowl in person. Decision made, nothing is going to stop these football fanatics from being in Houston for the big day. Given the high quality of the cast, the director must be held responsible for the poor pacing, wooden acting, and completely predictable storyline. The only surprise is a very unwelcome extended scene of marijuana use that’s played for laughs

Photo ©Paramount Pictures

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