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Living With Children John Rosemond
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Growing Up Online
Admitting Mistakes to Teenagers
It may be difficult, but it’s very important. Find out how to do it!
Kids Health Watch
Straight talk about online harrassment will help you protect your kids.
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Growing Up Online Carolyn Jabs
What Kids Learn at Summer Camp
2016 Summer Camps
Our guide shares details about Why sending your child to camp day and overnight camps in Mobile and beyond. is the gift that keeps on giving.
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A Page in a Book Gerry Paige Smith
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Centsibly Southern Chic Laura Handey
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Jimmy (9) is the son of Ashley Cameron White and John White and little brother to Katherine (23), Jack (19) and Suzanne (16). Jimmy is looking forward to summer and loves boating, fishing, and art.
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School Bits 68
Family Calendar 76
Movie Reviews 5
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MomOfTheMonth Summertime is fast approaching and many of us need to make arrangements for our children during the break from school. I work outside the home full-time so when school is out it’s a challenge to keep my son occupied and entertained. Mobile Bay Parents has made the search for what to do with the kids all summer easy. Day camps, sports camps, art camps, overnight camps—there are tons of options out there to choose from and this issue is full of ideas! My son Jimmy went to camp for two weeks last year; to the same camp his father went to as a child. I was so happy for him to have the opportunity, but so apprehensive for him to be away from us for so long. The longest he’d ever been away from me was a week, and even then he was with my parents. When we drove up to the camp I was a bundle of nerves, so I busily unloaded his things. Once we had him all settled in, I gave him a hug and a kiss and willed myself not to cry. I could tell he was nervous. Somehow, I made it out of the cabin without crying, but the tears came as soon as I was out of his sight. My husband and I went into the main cabin to make sure everything was set before we left. In there, I ran into my childhood friend’s mother, someone I’d known my whole life—she was a director at the camp and would be there the entire time. I’ve never been so happy to see a mother who wasn’t mine! It turned out that all the worry was completely unnecessary. Jimmy had a wonderful time and truly blossomed at camp. One of the first things he said when I picked him up was that he couldn’t wait to come back next year! He’s going this summer for a little over three weeks. And he is confident enough in his ability to make new friends that he didn’t even make sure he knew someone going in the same term. I sure will miss my boy, but I am thrilled we can give him the experience. He came back with fantastic memories and a newfound independence. I know overnight camps are not for every child—I personally didn’t enjoy them much as a kid. That’s why it’s great that the Mobile area has such a nice array of options for day camp experiences. With a little planning, your little one can choose several types with which to experiment. Maybe she will discover a hidden talent for painting or he will find he has a passion for acting. And academic opportunities can prevent the summer slide and keep their minds fresh until school starts back in August. Summer will be here before we know it. Peruse this issue and explore all the wonderful opportunities we have here on the Gulf Coast to keep our children engaged and entertained. We are lucky to have so many different options and to have Mobile Bay Parents to keep us informed on what is out there to enjoy!
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LivingWithChildren by John Rosemond
Signs of Potential Teen Drug Abuse Q: Our 17-year-old has completely fallen apart! In less than a year, he’s gone from being an outstanding honors student, athlete, and well-mannered young man that all of his teachers, coaches and friends raved about to being a mediocre (B/C with the occasional D) student who has decided he’s had enough of playing sports. His attitude has deteriorated as well. He’s often surly and disrespectful. We know he began smoking pot around the same time the downturn occurred, but he assures us he’s not doing that anymore. He says he’s just tired of being “Mr. Goody Two-Shoes.” We took his car away for a few weeks but that had no effect. As he is in his junior year, we are concerned that he’s trashing lots of potential opportunities. Any advice would be appreciated.
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regular basis. You’re describing precisely the effects pot has on motivation and social behavior (attitude). Deception is a feature as well, including denial of continued use. The research strongly suggests that marijuana use has a very adverse effect on teens. My take is that you are being very naïve, probably because your son has given you little problem to this point and you want to believe these problems are temporary glitches. That may be, but then again, this could be the beginning of a much more destructive decline. I’ve heard too many horror stories to recommend a “wait and see” at this point. You want to believe him, of course, but in the course of doing so, you’re close to becoming enablers.
You did well by taking his car away, but you blew it when you gave it back after a few weeks. The two most likely reasons that that didn’t have any effect are (1) you didn’t take the car away long enough and (2) he knows you’re too softhearted and easily manipulated to do so. So, he just waited out the punishment. Schedule him for a surprise drug test. Assuming that comes back positive, you sit him down and tell him he (1) will undergo random drug tests (once every four weeks on average) until he’s been clean for nine months, (2) begin seeing a drug counselor who specializes in working with teens, and (3) will have no use of a car or cell phone until he’s been clean for five months, his grades come up, he’s back in at least one sport, and his attitude at home improves dramatically. In the small likelihood that the drug test comes back negative, sit him down and inform him of (3) above: take his car and cell phone until he is back on track and stays there long enough for you to know that his improvement is not fleeting.
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USA Children’s and Women’s Hospital to Host Local Goodness Event May 1
University of South Alabama Children’s & Women’s Hospital will host the third annual Local Goodness, a unique farm-to-table experience sponsored by Hancock Bank on Sunday, May 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Alabama Cruise Terminal. At this casual seated dinner and silent auction, guests will dine on local meats, seafood and produce as they enjoy authentic bluegrass music performed by local band Fat Man Squeeze. Local Goodness will pay tribute to local cuisine, art and music while raising awareness and support for our mission of providing the highest quality healthcare for the children and women in this region. Tickets for this event are $150 and can be purchased by calling (251) 415-1636 or visiting bit.ly/ cwlocalgoodness16.
Market on the Square
Shop for the freshest crop in Cathedral Square! This time of year is our favorite because you can buy locally grown tomatoes, potatoes, sweet corn, cantaloupes, watermelons, plants and flowers, as well as seafood, baked goods, pastas, casseroles, pies, handcrafted goods and much more. Stay for live music on the green! Saturdays April 16 - July 30, from 7:30 a.m. until noon. For more information, please call (251) 208-1550.
March for Babies South Alabama 2016
Playhouse in the Park presents “Charlotte’s Web”
On April 30, at Geri Moulton Children's Park on 1700 Center Street, we will be marching for babies! It promises to be a fun day out with people who share our passion for improving the health of babies. There'll be family teams, company teams and people walking with friends - it's a great feeling knowing we're all helping real families. Join our event and walk with us to raise money for babies right here in our community! To register for the South Alabama March for Babies, visit www.marchofdimes.org.
The production is based on the beloved children's classic by E.B. White, with music by Charles Strouse. Public Shows will run for three weekends from April 22nd - May 8th. Please call (251) 602-0630 or visit playhouseinthepark.org for more information. Also booking school performances!
Serve it up with Love – Al Fuchs Memorial Greater Mobile Junior Championship
The 2016 Al Fuchs Memorial Greater Mobile Junior Championship will be held Saturday, April 16 at the Copeland Cox Tennis Center. This junior tournament is open to girls and boys in age brackets 8-10-12-14-16-18. Quick Start will be used for 8 year olds and under to help them learn the game. This half day event will be U.S.T.A. sanctioned. Each player will receive a signature t-shirt and a goody bag. Breakfast will be furnished by Fresh Market and lunch will be provided by Wintzell’s Oyster House. The Orthopaedic Group will provide medical coverage for the event. If you would like to help with the tournament or become a sponsor please contact Elaine Henderson ehendersonnderson@cacmobile.org and check our web site www.serveitupwithlove.com, and like us on facebook. Mobile Bay Parents I April 2016
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Battleship Youth Rugby’s Spring Co-ed Flag Rugby League
Mobile Area Rugby Foundation announced that Spring Hill College has graciously agreed to host Battleship Youth Rugby's Spring 2016 coed flag rugby league for boys and girls ages 7-12. Players of all ability levels are welcome to join this new league and we expect that more than half will be complete beginners. We are looking forward to introducing young athletes and their parents to rugby ahead of its debut in the 2016 Summer Olympics. Practices and scrimmages will take place on Dorn Field (along the Avenue of Oaks) at 2 p.m. every Sunday between April 17 and June 5. Players will also have the opportunity to close out their season by participating in the Alabama State Games on June 11. We're looking to take home the gold medal again this year, so be sure to save the date! For more information or to register visit mobilerugby.org. Registration fee is $50 and includes the season and a uniform shirt.
Village of Spring Hill Art Showcase
The Spring Hill Merchants Association “Art Showcase” is scheduled for Saturday, April 30th from 10 to 4 p.m. The Art Showcase is an annual event created and promoted by the Spring Hill Merchants Association. The Art Showcase will feature local artists with their artwork on display in front of Spring Hill Merchants storefronts. Enjoy refreshments as you stroll the Village while viewing various forms of art. Art will be available to purchase. Free to the public. For additional information like the “Spring Hill Merchants Association” on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/springhillmerchantsassociation.
2016 Plane Pull Fundraiser
Can you handle the ultimate man versus machine challenge? This extreme and unique event, which pits teams of 20 against a FedEx aircraft weighing more than 180,000 lbs., is a fundraiser that raises both money and awareness for the Dumas Wesley Community Center. Teams compete to pull the plane 12 feet in the fastest amount of time. The event is open to the public and will also include entertainment, food, an awards ceremony and a Kid’s Zone with various activities. Spectators are strongly encouraged to attend and cheer on their favorite team! Join us on May 7 at Brookley Aeroplex (1891 9th Street, Mobile) from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Pulling begins at 10:00 a.m. For more information, please visit www.dumaswesley.org/2016-plane-pull-fundraiser.
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Fans for Philanthropy Sports-Themed Fundraiser
Assistance League® of Mobile will hold Fans for Philanthropy, a sports-themed fundraiser on Thursday, April 7, from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at The Grounds –1035 N. Cody Road in Mobile. Tickets are $50 per person and include a seated buffet dinner, live music, silent auction and keynote speaker David Morris, of QB Country. Call 251-533-5820 to purchase tickets. Celebrating Mobile's love of sports, this year's program features former Ole Miss quarterback, David Morris, founder of QB Country. The company trains and educates quarterbacks on how to play the QB position the correct way at game speed in six locations (Mobile; Birmingham; Jackson, MS; three locations in Tennessee; and Tampa, FL). Local quarterbacks and also a celebrity quarterback from The University of Alabama will be present. Emcees for the event will be Darwin Singleton and Kelly Jones, co-anchors on WPMI Local 15. Tony Bowers will provide live music during the evening. Chef Rob will provide the tailgate style buffet dinner. Tables decorated in SEC team themes will add to the event decor. Assistance League of Mobile is an all-volunteer chapter of a national, nonprofit organization that puts caring and commitment into action through community-based philanthropic programs. The chapter provides uniforms, supplies, library and summer reading books to students in need in three Title One Mobile County schools; handmade therapy dolls for pediatric patients in Mobile hospitals; and personal hygiene items to the Rape Crisis Center.
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Cocktails with the Critters Celebrating our 11th Year Presented by The Dauphin Island Sea Lab Foundation
Cocktails with Critters, the 11th annual fundraiser for the Dauphin Island Sea Lab Foundation, will be Thursday, May 5, from 6:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. at Bluegill Restaurant on the Causeway. This will be an exciting evening overlooking Mobile Bay. For those seeking more thrills, there will be a fantastic silent auction. The Bluegill Restaurant is pulling out all the stops and will be serving fabulous and tasty hors d’oeuvres and wine and beer. Special Guest Appearance by celebrated artist, Stig Marcussen. Stig will be on hand to add color to his limited edition prints designed especially for Cocktails with Critters. Entertainment: Featuring local singer, songwriter soloist Ryan Balthrop and Friends. Tickets: $50 in advance $55 at the door. Tickets are available by mail from the Foundation office, by calling 251- 605-6624, visiting us online at sealabfoundation.org.
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The Village of Spring Hill’s Fifth Annual Sidewalk-A-Thon
The Village of Spring Hill will hold its fifth annual Sidewalk-A-Thon on Friday, March 29th from 4 to 7 p.m. The Sidewalk-A-Thon is a one mile walk from the Moorer Public Library on South McGregor Avenue to Dorn Field on the campus of Spring Hill College to raise money for additional sidewalk construction in the Village. Proceeds from the 2016 Sidewalk-AThon will be used to construct new sidewalks on Bit & Spur Road. Children and adults of all ages are invited to attend! “The Sidewalk-A-Thon is a community-driven event,” explains Sherry Pierce, Chair of the 2016 Sidewalk-A-Thon. “The children in our community go door-to-door seeking donations, and neighbors, friends, and local businesses make the commitment to improving our community through the construction of new sidewalks by providing financial and other support. On the day of the event, the children walk on sidewalks from the start line to the finish line in order to promote exercise and to raise awareness of the need for additional sidewalks in the Village. The success of the Sidewalk-A-Thon is attributable to our community believing in itself and willing to work together to see our Village thrive. As an added bonus, there is a finish line party for the participants that is a whole lot of fun!” For more information and online registration, visit www.thevillageofspringhill.com.
Battle of the Bay Canoe and Kayak Race
On Saturday, April 30, the 5th annual Battle of the Bay Canoe and Kayak Race will be held on the scenic Delta behind the Bluegill Restaurant with canoe, kayak, stand-up paddleboard and team canoe relay races. Enjoy brunch, entertainment for the whole family, prizes for winners and more. The race once again benefits the South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers Program, a program providing free civil legal assistance to those unable to hire an attorney. For more information visit www.facebook.com/ BattleoftheBayCanoeandKayak or www.savlp.org/ fundraisers.
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Preparations are underway for the 8th Annual Delta Woods & Waters Expo, a free event sponsored by the City of Spanish Fort and held at the 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center on the Mobile Bay Causeway. The purpose of the Delta Woods & Waters Expo is to educate today’s youth in the knowledge and value of the environment and wonders of the beautiful Mobile-Tensaw Delta. This event is a vital community celebration of the amazing natural resources right here in our City's "backyard". Demonstrations, activities, speakers and hands-on experiences lead to increased knowledge and enjoyment of the beautiful Mobile-Tensaw Delta area and promote responsible outdoor recreation. With an expanded lineup on Saturday's Family Day on April 30 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., children and adults alike will be fascinated by the Environmental Studies Center's raptor birds of prey exhibit and the Dauphin Island Estuarium’s touch tank experience. Informative demonstrations of archery, retrieving dogs, turkey calling, campsite setup, boating use and safety, and the art of making handcrafted casting and fishing nets are planned, along with hands-on experiences of casting rod and reel combos, fly-tying and casting, and knot-tying, just to name a few. Catch a glimpse of the Delta's past inhabitants through living history presentations. For an up-close look at the Delta, catch the pontoon boat, "Osprey", at the dock for a half-hour cruise, offered throughout the day for $5.00 per passenger. Cruise tickets may be purchased in advance at 877-411-SAFARI or 251-259-8531.
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The Hearin-Chandler Family YMCA will host its inaugural Aiming for a Better Us Sporting Clay Tournament on April 8, in support of the Annual Y Campaign for Youth and Families. This will be a full day of competition, fellowship and fun, beginning with a 9:00 a.m. shot-gun start at Taylor Creek Sporting Clays. Funds raised from this event will be used to meet the needs within the Gulf Coast community and ensure everyone in Mobile and Baldwin counties has access to vital programs and resources that support youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Y, a non-profit Christian organization, operates five locations and hundreds of programs across Mobile and Baldwin counties. The Annual Y Campaign for Youth and Families raises not only funds, but awareness for individuals who so desperately need help. “Our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child and when a community comes together for the common good,” said Andrew Rutens, CVO, YMCA of South Alabama. “That impact is what inspires our donors, our volunteers and our staff.” Registration is currently available for four member teams, at $500 per team. Individual shooters are accepted at $150 per shooter. Registration includes lunch and tournament swag. Numerous sponsorships are available, from presenting sponsors for $2,500 to target sponsors for $100. For more information - including sponsorship and ticket information, or to make a donation in support of the Y Campaign for Youth and Families, please contact Tricia Dueitt at 251.344.4856 or hcyoutreach@ysal.org. To register, please go to https://aiming-for-a-better-us-clayshoot-tickets.eventbrite.com.
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The Importance of Good Sleep Hygiene With the all-nighters cramming for end-ofthe-year exams and then camps and summertime schedules approaching, I wanted to discuss the importance of a restful night’s sleep. Sleep needs change for different stages of life. Our schedules are becoming even more packed than they ever have been, and we are trying to do more and more while running on less and less sleep. So, I want to discuss how sleep can help you be a healthier and better you. Newborns require 16-18 hours of sleep per day. They basically eat, sleep, and repeat all day long. As they get a little older the sleep patterns change. Around six months of age, infants will start sleeping 9-12 hours at night and taking naps during the day, still reaching close to 16 hours of sleep per day. Once they reach toddler age, they only need about 11-14 hours of sleep per day. During these early years, these little children are creating their own sleep patterns and habits. It is suggested that those who are laid down to sleep drowsy but not completely asleep will learn to self-soothe and sleep more independently as they get older.
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Once children reach school age, they require about 9-11 hours of sleep each day. Life is starting to get even busier for families around this time, so it is important to develop good sleeping habits for your children. Oftentimes we go, go, go all day and have a decompress time of just “watching a little TV” before bed. I know I am guilty of this too. We have learned more about screen time – defined as any time spent in front of a TV, computer screen, or iPad - and its effects. We now realize that watching TV too close to bedtime can actually be more stimulating and correlates to insomnia and anxiety, and over time has the potential to be detrimental to a person’s mental health. A good alternative in this age group is to have a bedtime routine of bath time, maybe some easy chores (getting clothes ready for the next day, etc.), and story time with one or two books before lying down to sleep. Children’s circadian sleep cycle, which is regulated by hormones in the body, is still developing, so it is also important to keep a consistent bedtime as much as possible. As a teenager, your sleep requirements are similar to that of adults, needing 8-10 hours of
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sleep each day. During puberty, you will find the occasional need for longer periods of rest. Some teens and adults feel as if they can sleep less during the week and catch up on sleep during the weekends. This however messes up your biological clock and leads to the same overall problems. Known effects of sleep deprivation in this age include worsening of acne, mood changes, weight gain, a weakened immune system, and cognitive problems Some hypothesize that our nation’s overall lack of sleep could be contributing to the increase number of individuals diagnosed with ADHD. I know how difficult it can be with all of life’s demands to stick to a regular sleep schedule. However, I think we are all seeing a change in our youth’s physical and mental health, and the more research is done, the more we understand how healthy sleep patterns can contribute to our well-being. So I think with the fun and busyness of summer coming up, try to make sleep a priority for your family! Jennifer Adair, M.D., was born and raised in Mobile. She graduated from Davidson High School in 2002 and received her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at The University of Alabama in 2006. She completed her medical training at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine, and pediatric residency at the University of Nevada College of Medicine – Las Vegas and the University of South Alabama. She joined Children’s Medical Group in July 2013 and currently practices at their Airport office. Jennifer and her husband, Cory, reside in Mobile with their dogs, Fitz and Barkley.
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Baker Students Place 1st in History Competition at AUM Four AP US History students placed 1st in the National History Day competition at Auburn University Montgomery. Their project thesis and research on 2nd Wave Feminism is now a contender for Nationals in Baltimore, Maryland this summer! Their AP History teacher, Mr. Brandon Rice, is so proud of their accomplishments! Pictured from left to right - Dana Quintero Rodriquez, Marsolie McFadin, Elizabeth Munn, and Brittany Glenn.
Off to a Positive Start at Hollinger’s Island Elementary
Mrs. Weaver’s 5th graders at Hollinger’s Island Elementary School start off their days with positivity for each other. Students are asked to pick a student and write a positive note to that person. To make sure all students start their day on a "positive note" students are not allowed to choose their best friend and students may not choose someone who already has already been chosen. What a great way to start the day!
Allentown Read Across America Day
Several members of the Faculty and Staff at Allentown Elementary dressed up as characters from a book for Read Across America. The faculty and staff enjoyed sharing their love of reading with their students.
Children’s Author Visits E.R. Dickson Students
E.R. Dickson had a real treat on February 24! David M. Sargent, Jr., a children’s book author and artist who specializes in picture books starring his pet dogs, gave a short presentation for all of our students. In addition to sharing some of his books, he brought his pet dogs to perform adorable tricks and let students see the inspiration behind his stories and illustrations. He has inspired and captivated many students, and we looked forward to having him here at Dickson.
Coast Guard Brings Helicopter to Denton Middle School
For the last couple of years, service members the U.S. Coast Guard’s Aviation Training Center in Mobile have been frequent visitors to Denton Middle School as Partners in Education, reading with students and serving as mentors at the school. Recently, they brought a friend with them — an MH-65 Dolphin search and rescue helicopter. They landed the helicopter at the school and told the students how they use it to conduct search and rescue missions. Students were allowed to come out during lunch waves to see the helicopter, climb inside, and ask questions. Mobile Bay Parents I April 2016
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Michal Summerlin, 6th grader from Semmes Middle School, won 1st place in the zoology division in the County Science Fair. Aidan Toomey, 6th grader from Semmes Middle School, won 2nd place in the Botany division. Mrs. Henderson said, "I have had some fantastic projects in the past, but I have NEVER had a county winner, let alone two!" Haili Tidwell, an 8th grader from Semmes Middle School, received an honorable mention in the chemistry division. Her teacher, Mrs. May said, "Haili always does a good job! In fact, this was her third time in the County fair. I am so excited her hard work was recognized this year!"
Eichold-Mertz S.T.E.M. Club Members Work on Engineering Design Process
Eichold-Mertz Magnet School holds their Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (S.T.E.M.) club meetings each Wednesday after school. Recently, S.T.E.M. club members worked in teams applying the engineering design process to design a statute display tower that would met a set of criteria and constraints. The tower had to support the weight of the tower or small stuffed animal for 10 seconds or longer. The team members were given materials to construct their prototype, test it and resign it, if necessary. Team members were responsible for keeping track of materials used and were responsible for calculating the total cost of their final design. The team that was able to produce the tower with the lowest score was awarded the contract. Pictured are left to right: (head down: Shane Prickett), Kaylin Puryear, Maison Floyd, McKenzi Pettway, Abby Stork.
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Family Fun Night at Little Flower Catholic School
Family Fun Night at Little Flower Catholic School offered dinner and entertainment for the whole family. Art activities, a read-aloudgroup, a guessing jar, a hula hoop contest, and pizza dinner drew a large crowd. The annual Book Fair was underway, so students were able to shop with their parents during the event. Principal, Alesa Weiskopf stated that the school ordered 37 pizzas, and the crowd ate almost every one. Shown distributing the pizzas are Mr. Brendan Shea (science and math teacher), Ms. Cathy Wagner (kindergarten teacher), and Ms. Weiskopf.
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Spirit Week at Lighthouse Baptist Academy
Lighthouse Baptist Academy students enjoyed an exciting Spirit Week at school during the first week of February! Each student was put on a different team with games and competition throughout the week. The week culminated with duct taping the principal to the wall! The winners of the Spirit Week enjoyed ice cream after the assembly!
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St. Paul’s Recycles Mardi Gras Beads for Augusta Evans
The St. Paul’s Service Leadership Class decorated bins to place around the school for parents, teachers, and students to bring in beads left over from Mardi Gras. The beads were then taken to Keep Mobile Beautiful to be weighed for a contest between schools to collect the most beads. We collected a total of 234 pounds of beads! All beads were then donated to Augusta Evans School, where their students sort and repackage the beads to be sold next year as a fundraiser/work training program for the school.
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Holocaust Survivor Speaks to Students at North Mobile Christian School Holocaust survivor Allan Hall spoke to Middle School students at North Mobile Christian School. He shared with them how his family survived during the Nazi occupation of Poland by living in hiding. His story of resilience and courage is truly remarkable. Students were forever changed by his experiences and grateful to Mr. Hall for sharing them with us.
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Autauga County Schools McGill-Toolen Catholic... Young Women of Virtue Service Champions of the Arts! Club at Cottage Hill The 2014-2015 Ingenium staff attended the Alabama Scholastic Press Christian Academy Association State Convention at The University of Alabama this February.
Ingenium's Compassion issue (2014-2015) was awarded All Alabama Overall Literary Magazine Award. This is ASPA's highest ranking demonstrating excellence in all areas. Students received 5 First Place awards, 4 Second Place awards, 3 Third Place awards and 2 Honorable Mentions.
The Cottage Hill Christian Academy Young Women of Virtue service club has sponsored and organized several service projects this year. In December club members organized a collection project for the Ronald McDonald House that included personal items for visiting families and patients. In January, a collection project for the Women’s Resource Center was organized. The ladies collected baby items, such as diapers, wipes, bottles, and clothes for new moms. Several of the ladies delivered the items to the WRC and assisted with packaging items into individual bags for the new moms and helped with the preparation of the WRC’s upcoming Easter project. YWOV is a club designed to guide young ladies to grow in Christ and includes regular Bible studies, retreats, and monthly service projects.
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St. Pius X Students Get Creative for Festival of Flowers
St. Pius X 3rd, 4th and 5th grade classes have been busy preparing for this year's Festival of Flowers. Pictured here are Mrs. McLean's 3rd grade girls working on their classes butterfly for the butterfly display at the festival.
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Students at Corpus Christi Catholic School participated in ReadQuest, a nationwide reading event held on February 26, 2016. They joined more than 12,000 educators and tens of thousands of students in Renaissance Learning’s annual one-day reading celebration that encouraged K–12 students to read and share their discoveries. Students read books, nonfiction articles, and took Accelerated Reader comprehension quizzes on what they had read to contribute to the national reading effort. On the ReadQuest website, students were able to see their quizzes count toward the national books-read ticker, the top books and articles read in each state, prize winners, and usersubmitted posts, tweets, and photos. Approximately 150 students from Corpus Christi Catholic School took part in the shared effort. Pictured are students taking an AR test. 23
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St. Luke’s Boys’ Basketball Team Plays in State Championship
The St. Luke's boys’ varsity basketball team had an incredible season! After a fantastic regular season, the Wildcats won the Area Tournament and went all the way to the State Championship game. Spirit buses filled with parents and students followed the team on the road to Dothan for regional play. Lower School students surprised the team and lined the sidewalks on Azalea Road with signs and cheers to wish the players good luck as their bus headed to the game. For the Championship Game in Birmingham, middle and upper school students filled the buses and packed the student section to cheer them on. Students and faculty who didn't go to the game were able to watch the live broadcast in the school's auditorium.
UMS-Wright Students Enjoy Performances by Southern Belletones The Southern Belletones from the University of Southern Mississippi kicked off their tour from Mobile to Memphis with a special performance for our Upper School students. The students were entertained with performances of a variety of songs from a hymn arrangement of "All Creatures of Our God and King" to "Lips are Movin" by Meghan Trainor and Rihanna's "No place I'd Rather Be."
St. Paul’s Student Named Candidate in U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
Viktoria Boening, a graduating senior at St. Paul’s Episcopal School, has been named as a candidate in the 2016 United States Presidential Scholars Program. The United States Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964 to recognize and honor some of our nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors. Each year up to 141 students are named as U.S. Presidential Scholars. Students are selected for this honor based on their broad academic achievement. Of the 3.2 million high school seniors, only 3,900 have achieved the honor of being selected as candidates for this program. Inclusion in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, now in its 51st year, is one of the highest honors bestowed upon graduating high school seniors. Scholars are selected on the basis of superior academic and artistic achievements, leadership qualities, strong character, and involvement in community and school activities. Over 3,000 candidates were selected for their exceptional performance on either the College Board SAT or the ACT Assessment. Further consideration is based on students’ essays, self-assessments, descriptions of activities, school recommendations, and school transcripts. A distinguished panel of educators will review these submissions and select 560 semifinalists in early April. The Commission on Presidential Scholars, a group of up to 32 eminent citizens appointed by the President, will make final selection of the Scholars. The U.S. Department of Education will announce the scholars in May. Scholars will be invited to Washington, D.C., for several days in June to receive the Presidential Scholars Medallion at a recognition ceremony and to participate in events and activities with their elected representatives, educators, and other leading individuals in public life.
MGM Places Second in Art Competition
Noah Dryton, a senior at MGM, received an honorable mention (2nd place) in the drawing category at the VAAP art competition for District I with his piece entitled “Mano a Mano.” Noah competed against both public and private high school students from Mobile and Baldwin counties. In addition to drawing, Noah also writes poetry. He recently represented MGM at the Poetry Out Loud state competition in Montgomery, delivering his original poems “My Sister” and “What about When?” However, Noah’s talents do not end here. He is also a member of MGM’s tennis team, robotics team, and engineering team where he participates in electrathon racing.
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St. Ignatius Students Collect Food for Backpack Ministry
St. Ignatius students took on the Backpack Ministry service project during Catholic Schools Week. Backpack Ministry is a ministry of St. Ignatius Parish that provides weekend food for students at E.R. Dickson school. Students collected more than 1,900 items of food for this ministry in just three days. Over 400 of those items came from the 7th grade class alone. Pictured here are Sarah Strope, Caroline McCoy, Marshall Walker, Mackie Nicholas and Sarah Farrell.
St. Mary Catholic Receives Butterfly Garden Grant
St. Mary Catholic School kindergarten students, Charlie Heinz and Vivian Ellison made a discovery last year when they released their butterflies after weeks loving care in the annual kindergarten butterfly science project. They realized that their school needed more plants for the butterflies! It was their dream that every kindergartner would have their own plant for their butterfly for this annual event. Through artwork and writing, Charlie and Vivian submitted a donation request to Keep Mobile Beautiful. Their creative wish was granted as Keep Mobile Beautiful presented them with a grant to begin their project. Pictured: Presenting the grant is Sandra Blankenship of Keep Mobile Beautiful; with Karen Calametti, St. Mary First Grade Teacher; Shelly Morgan, St. Mary Middle School Science Teacher; Sister Mary Joyce Bringer of Keep Mobile Beautiful and Charlie and Vivian, now in first grade.
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St. Dominic Catholic School Students Participate in Knights of Columbus Poster Contest
St. Dominic council 14507 of the Knights of Columbus invited St. Dominic Catholic School students to participate in “Keep Christ in Christmas” poster contest. With over 288 participants, students engaged their creative talents and imaginations, coming to a deeper understanding of the true, spiritual meaning of Christmas. Pictured are St. Dominic Catholic School winners (l – r) Lilli Midgette, Luke Midgette and Monica Kohnen along with Knights of Columbus members David Galloway (left) and Barney Jarreau (right).
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Eichold-Mertz Students Collect Toiletries for Children of St. Mary’s Home
During the week of February 16th-26th, Eichold-Mertz Magnet School’s National Elementary Honor Society, in conjunction with student, Samantha Guillotte of Girl Scout Troop 8363, collected toiletries to fill baskets for the children of the St. Mary’s Home. Students sent items to the school and were delivered to the Girl Scout Troop 8363. The Girl Scout Troop will put Easter baskets together for St. Mary’s home in a few weeks. The students brought in 232 toothbrushes, 88 toothpaste, 32 toys, 12 nail kits, 34 deodorants, 134 dental floss, 46 shampoos/conditioner, 37 hair products like brushes, combs, ponytail holders, and 153 different soaps. Thank you to all the students at Mertz who participated in this great event! Pictured left to right: Chloe Davis, Norris Gilliam, Samantha Guillotte, Michael Gurganus and Emily Tea.
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Mobile County Science Fair Winners
Students from Davidson High School and ClarkShaw School of Math, Science and Technology took top honors at the Mobile County Science Fair. Pictured is Davidson junior Nolan Lenard, who won the overall Best in Show award for his project: “Maximizing the Energy Output of Dyesensitized Solar Cells.” Davidson sophomore Brooklyn Massey won top high school honors for her project: “Effects of Hormones on Aquatic Life,” and Clark-Shaw seventh-grader Sophie MacDonald earned the top middle-school award for her project on electric waves. Hankins Middle School’s Kenneth Terrell won the Lisa Bramuchi-Fay Horizon Award for the most promising sixthgrade project for: “When the Bulb Pops the Fire Stops!” Lenard and Massey were among five Davidson students to win their specific categories, while students from Murphy High took first place in the other six categories. MacDonald was one of six Clark-Shaw students to win a category, while Phillips Prep students won two categories and a Semmes Middle student took first place in one.
Williamson HS Senior Named FSWA Student of the Month
Alexis Coale, a senior at Williamson High School, was named the Future Skilled Worker of America (FSWA) Go Build Alabama Student of the Month for February 2016. In addition to her normal schoolwork at Williamson, Coale is enrolled in a welding program at Faulkner Career Technical Center and has earned several certifications from the American Welding Society. She was the first student from the Gulf Coast area to earn the award this school year. “I’ve worked hard my whole life,” Coale told Go Build Alabama. “I was initially attracted to welding because it was something different from what everyone else was doing. However, I’ve come to enjoy the trade, and am looking forward to attending a trade school or college for welding after graduation.” 27
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Covenant Christian School Soccer Teams Start Season off with Wins Covenant Christian opened their inaugural AHSAA middle school soccer season with victories over Semmes Middle. The girls, led by Brittney Sharpe (4 goals) and Dreanna Freeland (3 goals), defeated Semmes 7-0. The boys, led by Garrison Cooley (1 goal), Brett Rickey (1 goal) and Hayden Dickens (1 goal) defeated Semmes 3-0. Pictured are Coach Richardson and the middle school girls’ team.
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Causey Middle School history teacher Deborah Jones Kuykendall has been named the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution’s Teacher of the Year for the state of Alabama. The NSDAR promotes American history in schools across the country. Each year, middle and high school American history teachers are nominated by chapters in each state. A state winner is chosen after submission of a biography and recommendations. Kuykendall was nominated by the Mobile chapter Tristan de Luna NSDAR. She will be honored at the state NSDAR conference in Auburn in March, and was recognized by the Mobile County Board of School Commissioners during their February meeting. Pictured are Kuykendall and District 5 Mobile County Schools Commissioner Dr. Bill Foster.
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The U.S. Naval Sea Cadets have been very busy this month. They have been involved in activities inside and outside their normal drill time. This month's drill consisted of their annual inspection. The unit welcomed LCDRs Chandler and Klomps to the base to help with the inspection. Commander Chandler was able to spend some time with the cadets while he was inspecting their uniforms; meanwhile Commander Klomps focused his time on working with Administration correcting any deficiencies in records. Overall Dunlap Division received commendable marks for their inspection. Outside their normal drill time, the cadets participated in many other activities. As always, they enjoyed leading the Order of Venus Parade. Also for Mardi Gras they had the opportunity to welcome in the USS Farragut. Cadets always learn a lot while touring the vessels. They ended the month by participating in the WWII reenactment at the battleship this past weekend. Many cadets considered it an honor to be able to make history come to life for those visiting the battleship.
Sea Cadets is a program designed for young men and women between the ages of 10 and the completion of high school. The program has a positive influence on these young people, teaching them the importance of patriotism, courage, self-reliance, leadership skills, teamwork, accountability, and military knowledge. Once a cadet has completed the program, they are under no obligation to enter any of the armed forces. However, if they choose to enlist they are normally enlisted at a higher pay grade. The program has an open enrollment meaning you can join at any time during the year. We typically drill once a month at the Aviation Training Center located in Mobile. If you would like more information you can visit the website at www.seacadets.org or email at angela.graham@ hotmail.com.
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UMS-Wright’s 2016 Geography Bee was One for the Record Books!
UMS-Wright’s middle school students participated in classroom rounds of the Geography Bee to determine the ten winners who would compete in the school bee. The following ten middle school students competed in the school bee held on January 20: Jay Murray (6th grade), Jackson Graham (7th grade), Sam Norris (7th grade), Cate Moore (8th grade), Edward Ladd (6th grade), Parks Moore (8th grade), Nathaniel Coleman (7th grade), Johanna Ehrhardt (8th grade), Max Buchman (6th grade), and Arec Wesley (8th grade). Students were asked questions based on various aspects of geography ranging from states, capitals, countries, landforms, cultures, and economic sources. They were also required to use their map skills to locate places and landforms on a given map. After three complete rounds, all ten competitors were still correctly answering the questions. In the school’s history of the Geography Bee, this was the longest our contestants had gone without having someone eliminated! After several more rounds, we had one finalist, Jay Murray, but still needed another one to go against him in the final round. There were three left in contention: Jackson Graham, Edward Ladd, and Nathaniel Coleman. After four rounds of tiebreaker questions for those three, a second finalist was determined—Nathaniel Coleman. Jay Murray and Nathaniel Coleman then entered a head-to-head matchup that consisted of three questions for the final round. Whoever answered the most questions correctly would be declared the champion. After all three questions, the boys were tied. Again, this was another first for our school’s Geography Bee. The two boys continued to battle it out for three more rounds until a winner was declared. For the second year in a row, Nathaniel Coleman won with Jay Murray as our runner-up. Congratulations to all who competed and especially to our winner and runnerup. The Geography Bee for 2016 was definitely one for the record books!
St. Dominic Students Collect Items for Catholic Social Services
During this Year of Mercy, and in celebration of Catholic Schools Week, St. Dominic Catholic School students were the "hands and feet of Christ" by collecting gloves, mittens and socks for Catholic Social Services. Michael Heim, Elizabeth Dumas, Abigail White and Justin Henderson work to collect the generous donations.
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The McGill-Toolen Catholic Boys Basketball team made history at the 7A State Finals in Birmingham winning the first ever state championship in school history! With the 7A State Football Title in December, we are the only school on the gulf coast to win both titles in the same year! It is GREAT TO BE A YELLOW JACKET!
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Covenant Christian School’s Eighth Grade Mission Trip
Eighth graders and chaperones from Covenant Christian School traveled to Smithville, Tennessee, February 6-10, for the annual 8th grade mission trip. During their time in Tennessee, students helped prepare Lighthouse Christian Camp for upcoming camps and activities.
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St. Mary Catholic held the 20th Annual Media Munch on February 12. St. Mary Catholic seventh grade ambassadors delivered treats to area media outlets throughout the city. FOX 10 was part of the very welcoming media community and offered the students a tour of the station hosted by Candace Murphy.
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Good Spellers at Little Flower Catholic School!
Little Flower Catholic School held its annual Spelling Bee. Grades four through eight were represented by two students in each class. Each round became progressively more difficult, until at last, after thirteen rounds, only two students remained in the competition. The two best spellers continued to compete for four more rounds, working their way through words such as "fulfilling", "measly", and "vicinity". In the end, "macaw" tripped up a speller, and "cyberspace" was spelled correctly. The proud spellers were (left to right): Canei Deese, Ralph Griffin, GiGi Gardner, Reagan McCants, Theodore Nzitonda, Devan Hill, Aleigha Hall, Arianna Watson, Autumn Smith, and Alby Lopuhovsky. Sixth grader GiGi Gardner was the first place winner, and eighth grader Autumn Smith was the first runner-up. These two top spellers will represent Little Flower in the upcoming Diocesan Spelling Bee.
Local Students Named Winners in Statewide Beef, Pork and Peanut Cook-off
Murphy’s Charlie Pollman, Citronelle’s Katelyn Williams and Vigor’s Alexis Williams took first-place honors this week in the Family Career and Community Leaders of America’s Beef, Pork and Peanut Cook-off. The event, held this year at the Culinary Arts Lab at Williamson High, was sponsored statewide by the Alabama Cattlewomen’s Association and locally by the Mobile County Farmers Federation Women’s Leadership Committee. Contestants are asked to develop their own recipes using beef, pork or peanuts. The dishes are prepared ahead of time and are judged on presentation, nutritional value, taste, ease of preparation and adherence to ServSafe guidelines for the preparation and serving of food. Pollman won the beef category for his Beef Wellington (pictured) and will represent Mobile County at the State Beef Cook-off on April 2 at Carver High School in Montgomery. Katelyn Williams took first place in the pork category for her pecan-coated pork tenderloin with pear chutney. Alexis Williams’s Asian chicken wraps with Thai peanut sauce won the peanut category.
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Autauga County Schools MGM Key Club Earns Awards at Convention
The Mary G. Montgomery Key Club attended the Alabama District Key Club Convention on February 26 – 28 where they earned the following awards: Most Improved Key Club in the state of Alabama in the Silver Division (31 to 60 members); 2nd place for Most Money Raised for Reading is Fundamental; 2nd place for best single service project (Trunk or Treat). Also, Leica Barnhart earned 3rd place in the convention oratorical competition. Makenna Crone, Hannah Jordan, Leia Ray, Daniel Cook, Ethan Rush, and Jacob Shoub earned 1st place in Club Skit. Caitlyn Bland competed in talent and placed top 6. Key Club sponsors Mrs. Wooten and Mrs. Dumas would like to congratulate all of these Key Club members on their outstanding performance and effort at this year’s convention.
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History Day Competition Held for Mobile Co. Public Schools Students from Phillips Preparatory School and Murphy High School collected the most firstplace awards at the 4th annual History Day competition held in late February at Mobile County Public Schools’ Central Campus. Pictured are Abigail Foster, Maria Moxey and Parker Inman of Phillips Prep, who won first place in the middle-school exhibit category. Other firstplace winners were: Zistine Mones of Murphy (high school exhibit); Jovannass Soekhies of Dunbar (middle school documentary); Brianna Strong and Kandice Johnson of Phillips Prep (middle school performance); Nadeerah Abdul-Addar, Alivia Moore and Cody Dukes of Murphy (high school performance); Cassandra Taylor of Phillips Prep (middle school website); and Mason Barrow, Danielle Blitch, Gabi Thomas and Michael Leadbetter of Baker (high school website).
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UMS-Wright Has Seven National Merit Finalists!
Seven UMS-Wright students have been named as National Merit Finalists! They will now have the opportunity to advance in the competition for National Merit Scholarships valued in excess of $32 million. We congratulate each of these students on a job well done! L to R: Lydia Henry, Matthew Hudson, Joe Driscoll, Anna Katherine Sherman, Matthew Kiszla, Corey Nolan, and Johann Phan.
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St. Mary Selfie with a Mc-T Yellow Jacket Champ
St. Mary Catholic students and teachers were proud to cheer on the McGill-Toolen Basketball Team as they departed for the 7A AHSAA Final Four Championship in Birmingham to bring home the state championship. Several St. Mary Alumni including Caleb Roberson, Jackson Johnson, and KJ Holt played on the Yellow Jacket Championship team. Pictured: St. Mary Catholic students Will Lenaghan, Maggie Stewart, Sam Tyler, Israel Benard, Brooke Bunn, and Jack Rankin catch a last minute selfie with Mc-T Yellow Jacket, Marlon Williams before the bus takes off!
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Cottage Hill Students Participate in State Spelling Bee
Cottage Hill Christian Academy students Jackson Elvis and Anne Morgan Swearingen represented CHCA in Montgomery, at the AISA State Spelling Bee. Jackson Elvis won 1st place for 4th grade and Anne Morgan Swearingen won 2nd place for 8th grade. Anne Morgan also finished 2nd place in the Mobile County Scripps Spelling Bee!
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Eichold-Mertz Students Jump Rope for Heart
Eichold-Mertz Magnet School participated in the Jump Rope for Heart program on Friday, February 5th. Students had to make donation of $5 in order to participate. All proceeds raised go to the American Heart Association. Suzanne Clark, our P.E. teacher, was the coordinator. Students who raised the most money were Edwin Perry $150, James Washburn $110, John Hudson $105, Journey Brammer $100 and Kaylin Puryear $100. Awesome job! Pictured left to right: Edwin Perry, John Hudson, James “Trey� Washburn, Journey Brammer, and Kaylin Puryear.
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St. Dominic Catholic School Service Club Members Create Walk for Life St. Dominic Catholic School Angels on a Mission Service Club members recently created a Walk for Life around campus. Students were encouraged to pray for a respect of all human life through a variety of pictures and quotes. Here grade 5 students take a moment to reflect and pray as they participate in the Walk for Life.
E.R. Dickson Celebrates Read Across America
If you've ever shared a book with a child, you know the joy and excitement this small but meaningful act can bring. But, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, since 1993 only 53 to 58 percent of children ages three to five received this joy on a daily basis. To get kids excited about reading and encourage more adults to spend time reading with their children, the National Education Association (NEA) launched the first NEA's Read Across America day in 1998. NEA's Read Across America will mark seventeen years of celebrating reading and the birthday of Dr. Seuss. So from coast to coast, teachers, celebrities, community members, and parents put aside the many hats they wear for work and play and donned their reading hats, the red and white striped stovepipe hat of the Cat in the Hat to read to the students of E.R. Dickson Elementary. Here at E.R. Dickson we celebrated Read Across America on March 2, 2016. Kids were excited to see Dr. Seuss characters come to life as the entire staff dressed in character. Classes participated in classroom activities throughout the day. There were: read alouds, independent reading, interactive reading art activities, dramatic literature interpretation, creative writing, puppetry, and the making and eating snacks related to Dr. Seuss books.
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The St. Luke's students who participate in the school's college preparatory BioMed Program attended the Health Sciences Career Fair. The fair provides students with the ability to speak to medical professionals and in some cases provides an opportunity for "hands-on" experiences. The students were excited to have an opportunity to experience and participate in mock surgical procedures and put their suturing practice to work!
St. Ignatius School 7th Graders Qualify for Duke TIP Scholars Program
St. Ignatius School had over 45% of our 7th grade students qualify for the Duke Tip Scholars program. Those students were honored at a ceremony at McGill-Toolen Catholic School in February. Students in attendance were Sarah Stanley, Josh Wilber, Alison Cromwell, Caroline McCoy, Mary Faith Poteat, Lane Gottlieb, Kaytie Can Alstine, Will Johnson, Isabelle Guynes and Megan Sanchez.
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Autauga County Schools Three St. Paul’s Students Recognized as National Merit Finalists
Three students at St. Paul’s Episcopal School have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation as National Merit Finalists. Seniors Viktoria Boening, Luke Lamonte and Elizabeth Morrissette will now be considered for National Merit Scholarships. These accomplished students were named National Merit Semifinalists in September 2015 and are among 15,000 students who still remain in the running for 7,400 scholarship offerings. To become a Finalist, the Semifinalist and his or her high school must submit a detailed scholarship application, in which they provide information about the Semifinalist’s academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment, and honors and awards. A Semifinalist must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by a high school official, write an essay, and earn SAT® scores that confirm the student’s earlier performance on the qualifying test. Approximately 1.5 million juniors in more than 22,000 high schools entered the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2014 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®), which served as an initial screen of program entrants. The finalists who are in the top one percent of those competing students, will be informed of their scholarship offers beginning in March.
McGill-Toolen Catholic... Champions of the Track!
McT Boys and Girls swept the St. Paul's Relay Meet taking top honors in both divisions. Senior Margaret Ollinger jumped 13' 7.5" to earn the top spot in the nation!
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Allentown Elementary School GATOR Kids for January
Kindergarten-2nd Grade Front Row: Ryan Chambless, Hunter Rider, Cole Morales, Rylan O’Shea, Courtland Denenea, Cullen Ellzey. Middle Row: Georgia Kate Fuller, Samson Irwin, Dalh Miller, Noah Pesnell, Cooper O’Gwynn, Charity Moseley, Dawsie Peterson, Raelee Perry. Back Row: Alexis Galbreath, Emilee Kountz, Kadence Kelly, Caden Frye, Jaden Vise, Jake Gordon, Ryleigh Mearndon. 3rd-5th Grade Front Row: Emalee Alexander, Nataliee Taylor, Braylon Gurley, Joshua Barnes, Ryan Hiscox, Malorie Hacker. Middle Row: Taylor Hendrickson, Jayla Melton, Kristian McNeil, Mackenzie Waters, Alex Valenzuela, Breanna Lee. Back Row: Skylar Lefeaux, Hannah Diaz, Emily Mizelle, Diamond Anderson, Erin Barker, Breana Womack.
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Reading Buddies at North Mobile Christian School
Each week our Middle School students at North Mobile Christian School serve as reading buddies to our Kindergarten students. This week was a special treat with celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday together. Students read stories from Dr. Seuss and even enjoyed some delicious treats.
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Games That Connect with Kids
Recommending the Best Toys and Products for Kids
Making connections is one of the most rewarding experiences kids can enjoy. Finding out which peg fits in which hole, discovering what puzzle piece fits where, are achievements that generate a strong sense of satisfaction. Their understanding of connections grows as they learn how separate parts come together to create a whole or to complete a task. Introducing kids to toys and games that explore connections supports their spatial thinking and problem-solving skills in fun and creative ways. The following items are guaranteed to connect with kids fast!
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Puzzling out the ways that gears and cogs interlock is just the beginning as small hands explore how to get them connected and moving. Large, colorful, uniformly sized plastic gears easily link together in both horizontal and vertical planes to create mechanically moving assemblies. This set comes with base plates, pillars, and extenders, plus an activity book to help early engineers establish their first connections. Supporting fine motor skills as well as problem-solving skills, Gears Gears Gears gives kids confidence to craft their own moving marvels.
With color-coded pieces and easy instructions, the daunting world of electronic circuitry is greatly simplified through Snap Circuits, Jr. This kit includes over 30 components that easily snap together to build working circuit boards that power a musical doorbell, voice-controlled lamp, a flying saucer and more! The included project guide features large colorful instructions for over 100 projects. Once kids gain confidence constructing these basic circuits, more elements and projects can be added through related Snap Circuits kits. Sparking an early interest in electronics is just a few clicks away with Snap Circuits Jr.!
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Deceptively simple, the 42 pieces of colorful plastic segments in the travel-sized Qubits pack inspire a surprisingly broad range of projects and exploration for kids as young as five (while remaining likewise appealing to much older fans of building toys). Fostering an early understanding of modular design and geometry, Qubits snap-together to form versatile shapes and structures. Additionally, Qubits are also compatible with Lego, K’nex, Hot Wheels and Lincoln Logs opening up fascinating options for cross-constructions and expanded projects. From towers three feet tall to six-inch long sleds, the inventive possibilities with Qubits are immeasurable!
The Goobi Construction Set is an ideal early exploration of three-dimensional geometry for kids. Colorful rods (with magnets embedded within the ends) connect with round iron ball “joints” to form multiple shapes and structures with ease. The illustrated instruction book offers additional projects that explore the attractive and repulsive properties of magnetism safely. While the box indicates compatibility with ages three and up, this Goobi set is best enjoyed by kids a bit older who have the attention span and motor skills to fully explore the possibilities of this fun collection of elements. Fostering an early understanding of architecture, Goobi is good to go for young designers.
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Paige Smith is a freelance writer and syndicated columnist living in Alabama. More on GET THIS! at www.PageBookMedia.com.
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Q. Our son just turned 8 years old. Is it time to start giving him an allowance? A. There’s never a time for an allowance, no matter the child’s age. In my mind, that kind of thinking is the best way to plant the seeds of entitlement. You want your son growing up with the idea that he’s owed money simply because he’s alive. Instead, work out a plan to pay him commissions. Assign him weekly chores that are age-appropriate. Then, when the work gets done, he gets paid. And guess what? If the work doesn’t get done, he doesn’t get paid! Not only do we want to teach a healthy work ethic, but we also want him to learn that work creates money. Of course, there are some things a child should be expected to do without financial reward. Everyone needs to pitch in and do certain things to help out when they’re part of a family. But once you’ve taught him about work, make sure to also teach him about the three uses for money—saving, spending, and giving. Lessons on the basic handling of money are some of the best teachable moments you can have with your child. Not
only does it make them more knowledgeable about finances, it helps them learn about life!
Q. I don’t understand why you don’t like it when people properly manage their credit cards and pay them off every month. By doing this, you pay no interest and in my case I even got a free trip to Europe from using my credit card. Please explain. A. I truly doubt that I can
explain it to your satisfaction, but here goes. First, the credit card company did not give you a free trip to Europe. They’re not going to lose money on transaction after transaction, year after year. The fallacy is that you feel like you’ve outsmarted a multi-billion dollar company that studies human behavior at incredible levels. You maybe, possibly came out ahead against them during that particular calendar year, but even that’s debatable.
Over the course of your life, you’ll spend more when using credit cards as opposed to cash. There’s plenty of research proving this to be fact. If you use a credit card repeatedly with the idea that you’re getting a free trip to Europe because you’re building up your miles, you spend more. An example would be McDonald’s. When they started taking credit cards years ago, they found that the people using them spent 47 percent more. In a good way, you are very unusual. You’re not playing over in the stupid zone like most people who use credit cards. But both I and the credit card companies have found that, on average, your behavior would put you in a class of less than one-half of one percent of their customers. Can 0.5 percent of people handling snakes manage not to get bitten? Sure. But that doesn’t mean I’m going to start recommending snakes!
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Parents aren’t perfect – we make mistakes. When our kids are small, they quickly dismiss our blunders, convinced of our superhero status. They write essays titled “My Mom’s the BEST!” and shout “My dad’s stronger than your dad” on the playground. We can do no wrong. But the teen years take down superhero parents like kryptonite. Suddenly, we’re held to account for every slip-up, bad decision, and character flaw – it seems we can do no right. To Err is Human Nature...To Point It Out is Teen-Nature
If good intentions were enough, parenting would be easy. But noble intentions don’t prevent parents from making mistakes that belittle, betray, and alienate teens. We yell when they bring the car home late (again). We search their rooms or read their text messages because we worry about who they hang out with. We tune out and push harder when they say they’re flunking advanced math, because we believe they can do better. The adolescent’s world “is rich in insight and complex connections; it’s also full of ambiguity and mixed messages,” explains counseling psychologist Michael Riera, PhD, author of Staying Connected to Your Teenager. Teens struggle for clarity amidst confusion, and their growing cognitive skills make them especially good error detectors. With lightning speed and laser-like precision, teens spot the difference between what parents say and what we do – and they point it out. Don’t worry – your teenager isn’t out to get you.
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Messing Up is Easy...Fessing Up is Hard
Admitting mistakes isn’t easy. Parents are likely to deny, rationalize and justify what went wrong for several reasons, according to Carol Tavris, PhD, social psychologist and co-author of Mistakes Were Made (But Not By Me). To begin with, we feel lousy when our behavior conflicts with our beliefs. Psychologists call this “cognitive dissonance.” Because yelling at our kids is out of line with our self-concept as good, capable, and caring parents, it’s hard to admit we messed up, says Tavris. We’re more likely to justify our actions – “I had to yell to get the point across,” “She deserved what she got for breaking the rules,” or “He knows I love him.” To make matters worse, justifying our errors leads us to see what we believe. If you think your teen will make poor decisions, or fear wayward peers will influence your kids for the worst, you’ll unconsciously seek evidence you’re right. This “confirmation bias” justifies your previous actions and sets you up for repeating the same old mistakes. It’s easy to convince ourselves we’re doing the right thing even when our actions diminish our real influence in teens’ lives. Parents may fear admitting missteps will diminish their authority. But this couldn’t be further from the truth. Adolescents don’t want parents who are experts, who know all the answers and can solve every problem. What they want, says Riera, are parents who embrace the role of consultant – teens need to know they can count on us to stick with them as they explore new experiences and confront challenges on their own terms.
The High Prize of Admission
“Admitting mistakes doesn’t come easy…even in our smoothest relationships,” says Michael Gorsline, parent coach and family therapist in Portland, Ore. While you may feel less like a superhero on the inside, you’ll build credibility with your teenager by fessing up. Teens lose trust in parents who won’t admit they’re wrong, especially if the errors are obvious. Wouldn’t you? Admitting mistakes restores that trust and communicates respect for your teenager and your relationship. When you say “I was wrong and I’m sorry,” you set the right example, reminds
Tavris. It is important to take responsibility for our mistakes; apologize for them; and then learn from them so we do not repeat them. Teens’ fears of punishment, embarrassment, or rejection make it hard to admit their mistakes, too. A deep connection with parents makes it safe for teens to admit wrong or hurtful actions and to grow from their experiences. They need to learn that making mistakes doesn’t mean they are bad, stupid, or unlovable. It just means they’re human.
Bringing Your “A” Game
Next time you miss the mark, make it right. Wait until you’ve calmed down. Then, initiate a conversation with your teen in the car or late in the evening, when he’s tuned in and ready to chat. Take a deep breath and follow these steps for coming clean and reconnecting. • Lead with empathy. Gorsline recommends parents take their teen’s perspective. Say “I bet I’m not your favorite person right now,” or “You are probably really angry with me for what I did.” This validates their feelings and shows you understand your actions were hurtful. • Think discussion, not confession. It’s easy to get wrapped up in your guilty feelings and make the conversation all about you. Don’t get sidetracked with a lengthy explanation or make excuses for what you did – these are justifications in disguise. And it doesn’t have to be an overblown, on-your-knees apology, says Riera. Directly acknowledge your error, then, allow your teenager to respond. • Pay it forward. Talk about how you might avoid the problem in the future, says Gorsline. Ask your teen for suggestions and listen without defensiveness – or at least keep your defensiveness to yourself! Make sure you both come away with lessons learned and an agreed-upon game plan. As teens gain independence, parents sense their authority slipping away. Struggling to hold onto the relationship they had with their kids in the past, parents may justify bad decisions and hurtful behavior, pushing teens away in the process. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Every parenting mistake is an opportunity for re-connection with your teenager. But first you have to admit it. MBP
Heidi Smith Luedtke, Ph.D., is a personality psychologist and mom of two. Learn more at heidiluedtke.com.
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Straight Talk About Online Harrassment Parents don’t want to think about it, so kids are often unprepared. Cyberbullying may seem like something that happens to other people, but the statistics say otherwise. A study from the Pew Research Center found that, among adults, 40% have experienced online harassment and 73% have witnessed it. For teens, the numbers are a little lower, though researchers note that many adolescents don’t report incidents of cyberbullying for the same reason they don’t talk about offline harassment: They feel intimidated and humiliated. They assume nothing can be done. And they worry talking to adults will make the problem worse. That’s why parents need to be proactive. The hard fact is that most children will eventually encounter people who use the Internet to intimidate, harass and threaten others. The best way to fortify kids is to talk--in advance--about what cyberbullying is, how to prevent it and what can be done when it happens. Here’s some of what your child needs to know: Recognize it when you see it. Cyberbullying comes in many forms. The mildest is mean comments, name-calling and shaming. Painful as this may be for the target, it’s not dangerous. Learning to shake off mean and ignorant comments is a life skill. To give kids perspective, talk about the American tradition of free speech. Even nasty, misinformed people have a right to their opinion. That doesn’t mean your child should give them time or attention. Mobile Bay Parents I April 2016
Other forms of harassment are more serious, especially if they continue day after day. These include threats of personal harm including rape, spreading lies that damage a person’s reputation, posting personal information including cell phone numbers or sexual photos and techno attacks such as taking control of a social media account. Help your child distinguish between unpleasantness and risk.
Twitter, for example, recently started a Trust and Safety Council “to ensure that people feel safe expressing themselves on Twitter”-and was immediately slammed for restricting free speech. This is a good topic for dinner table discussion before a problem arises. If you were running a social media site, what limits would you put on what people can post? How should someone decide whether to ignore, confront or report a cyberbully?
Be proactive. The best way to deal with any problem is to avoid it. Raise your child with the assumption that people will be kind to each other. Model that way of living in your home, and help your child find friends who respect and appreciate each other. Online, help your child build a community where people treat each other well. Point your child toward the helpful Social Media Safety Guides produced by Heartmob (iheartmob.org/safety_guide). There are separate guides with straightforward explanations of privacy tools for Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, Tumblr, and Youtube.
Get creative. Because bullies can’t always be avoided and authorities can’t always be effective, a growing number of people are taking creative steps to make the Internet—or at least corners of it— safer for everyone. Kids who know about these efforts are less likely to feel hopeless about bullying if it happens to them or they witness it. They may still feel shock, shame and even fear, but they will also know that they have allies and role models who have figured out effective ways to respond.
Report—sometimes. Experts give contradictory advice about how to respond to cyberbullies. Some recommend ignoring the behavior because most bullies are looking for reaction and attention. This is especially true online where anyone can say anything to anyone. Others recommend telling the bully to stop. That is also easier—and somewhat safer—online where it’s possible to send a private message that may appeal to the other person’s sense of fair play. Threats of abuse or harm should be documented by saving messages or capturing screen shots. Notify local police or the FBI with the understanding that they may be ineffective because laws lag behind technology in many states. The Cyberbullying Research Center maintains a comprehensive library of materials about cyberbullying including a complete list of regulations in every state (cyberbullying.org/cyberbullying-laws). Internet services are also inconsistent in how they define and respond to harassment. 48
A Thin Line provides detailed information about online harassment and encourages kids to share steps they’ve taken to assert their digital rights. The site, developed by MTV, also has a For Grownups Section that lists helpful resources. (athinline.org/pages/parents-and-educators) BeStrong Emoji are little symbols, distributed by Vodaphone, that allow kids to encourage people who are being harassed. (vodafone.com/ content/parents.html ) We Heart It is a social media app that limits harassment by allowing users to “heart” but not comment on content uploaded by others. (weheartit.com) StompOutBullying runs a free, confidential chat line for teens over 13. Trained volunteers provide support to young people who are distressed about online harassment. (stompoutbullying.org) The Speech Project details all the ways young women can be harassed online. The tools and resources section provides up-to-date information about what girls and young women can do to protect and defend themselves. (wmcspeechproject.com) StopIt is a software platform that allows people within a community to anonymously send screenshots of material that is offensive or abusive. Schools that use the app have seen a reduction in the number of cyberbullying incidents. (stopitcyberbully.com) Carolyn Jabs, M.A., raised three computer savvy kids including one with special needs. She has been writing Growing Up Online for ten years and is working on a book about constructive responses to conflict. Visit www.growing-up-online.com to read other columns. @ Copyright, 2016, Carolyn Jabs. All rights reserved.
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Parents spend a lot of time trying to motivate kids. We use chore charts, checklists, reminders and rewards to get them to feed the dog, clean their rooms, and complete schoolwork. But these techniques don’t change behavior long-term. Real motivation must come from within.
The Psychology of Summer Camp Time at camp may be all it takes to spark a little self-determination in your kid. I know it sounds too good to be true. Your school-age slacker – the one who expects you to find his homework and pack his lunch – might start doing some things for himself. And your often-bored tween might come home with more pep in her step. Psychologists use self-determination theory (SDT) to explain why some experiences make us feel engaged and excited while others drain and deplete us. The premise is simple: when an activity meets our needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness, we are energized and empowered. Kids’ basic needs are no different from adults’. Kids want to do things for themselves. They crave a sense of accomplishment and routinely seek feedback. (“Look what I made, Mom!”) And kids thrive on connections with loved ones and peers. Feelings of belonging boost their self-worth. Summer camp offers loads of opportunities to meet all these needs. And that should make kids (and the parents who love them) very happy campers indeed.
Autonomy The need for autonomy is satisfied when kids control their own lives. At camp, your son will have endless opportunities to care for himself. Staff won’t select his clothes, organize the contents of his locker, or remind him to put on deodorant. No one will delay dessert until he eats his veggies. Independence is what camp is all about. Don’t worry. The world won’t stop if your son wears the same shirt three days in a row. His peers will speak up if he gets super stinky. During the school year, many kids jump from one regularly scheduled activity to the next with no unstructured time in between. Camp puts kids in charge of their own activities. Maybe your daughter will take a hike. Maybe she’ll paint pottery. Maybe she’ll write you an email. It is up to her to decide how she’ll spend her free time. One thing is certain: she won’t sit around whining about having nothing to do. And if she does, you won’t be there to hear it.
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Relatedness Your biggest concerns about summer camp may center on the social scene. Your child may not know anyone on arrival. That’s okay. Camps create connections in many ways. Your kid will be instantly bonded with bunkmates because they share a home base. Family-style dining and friendly competitions encourage interaction, too. The pursuit of shared goals – like building a robot or putting a frog in the counselor’s sleeping bag – cements kids’ camaraderie. Extroverted kids may make lots of friends at camp. Less sociable souls may not. What matters most is that kids have opportunities to talk, play and live with a diverse group of peers. They won’t all become fast friends. Learning to navigate the choppy waters of friendship formation is a big part of the camp experience. Your kid’s social skillset will expand – even if she doesn’t find a new BFF. No matter what your kid takes to camp, he’ll come home with a suitcase full of memories and a renewed sense of selfdetermination. You’ll see it as soon as he wakes from his long post-camp nap. MBP Heidi Smith Luedtke, Ph.D., is a personality psychologist and mom of two. Learn more at heidiluedtke.com.
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Whether you want them to experience day or overnight camp, sports or fine arts, our listing has details on these and many more. It’s time to get your campers ready for summer fun! Art/Music/ Performing Arts ArtBlast – Mobile Museum of Art (ad on page 44)
4850 Museum Drive, Mobile 251-208-5212; www.mobilemuseumofart.com/learn Art Blast, the Museum’s summer art camp, runs weekly from June 13 - July 29, 2016 (skipping the week of July 4). With classes for 4-7 year olds, 8-11 year olds and 12 and up, there is truly something for everyone in the wide variety of art offered throughout the summer. Ceramics, painting and drawing in all styles inspire students to energize their creativity, while learning about elements of art and art history. All classes are taught by experienced art educators and are based on the Discipline-Based Arts Education principles of creating art, viewing art, and discussing art in the context of history, while considering its aesthetics. With significant art on display throughout the Museum to reinforce lesson plans, students may experience a total immersion in the art that is both enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. Cost: One 2-hour class (10 hours of instruction), M-F: $75 for members; $110 for nonmembers. All day camp, M-F, 8:00am-5:00pm with a supervised lunch hour (40 hours of instruction): $180 for members; $220 for nonmembers. Join the Museum for member discounts. Register online at www. MobileMuseumofArt.com/learn, or contact Kim Wood at 208-5212 or kwood@MobileMuseumofArt.com for more information.
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63 Midtown Park East, Mobile 251-510-1808, www.azaleacityarts.com Summer Camps: Drama Camp at St. Luke’s -Are you ready for two weeks of fun? Join us for full-blown Drama Camp (around since 2002) -- We will put on a full-length show, play games, go outdoors, and paint sets! Cost of $260 includes cast party, t-shirt, DVD, costumes, script, and more! 9:00 – 1:00, Grades 3 & up. Session 1- May 30 - June 10, Session 2 - June 13 – 24, Session 3 - June 27 – July 8, Session 4 - July 11 – 20 * Special Rising Stars session for older campers grades 8 & up June 6 - June 17 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. $190 Glee Camp - July 5 - July 15 - Grades 3 & up - a chance to really shine in a musical revue! Taught by our professional voice teachers it is loaded with singing, dancing, and fun! Drama Camp Junior - For our youngest actors & actresses, we have one-week sessions that produce a Mobile Bay Parents I April 2016
daily skit or performance. Campers participate in group games, costume craziness, bringing books to life, and stage fun! Cost $130 includes t-shirt, costumes, snacks, and performances. 9:00 – 1:00 Grades PK - 2. $130/ week. Themes include Elf and Lion King. Azalea City Center for the Arts Themed Camps - 4th summer of themed camps at the center. These camps combine music, dance, and drama into one great experience for everyone! Each day campers learn songs, dance, practice their lines, and put it all together for the Friday show at 12:30! Cost is $130 and is open to kids rising K4 - 5th grade. All day care will be available. Center-Themed Camps - June 6 – Pirates and Princesses, June 20 – Movies Around the World June 27 – Under the Sea, July 5 – Snow Queen (4 days - $100), July 11 – Outer Space Battle July 18 – Arabian Nights, Aug. 1 – Wizard of Oz, Aug. 8 – Zoo Movie Music Camps @ Full Scale of Music – Do you have talented kids who loves different styles of music? Try our summer music camps where you can play in a band, work on technique, improvise, learn a new instrument, write a song, and learn music theory. Jazz and Blues Camp: June 6-10. 1:00-5:00 $130, Rock Band Camp #1: June 13-17. 9:00-5:00 $250, Rock Band Camp #2: June 27-July 1. 9:00-5:00 $250, Praise and Worship Camp: July 11-15. 9:00-5:00 $250, Gulf Coast Music Camp: July 25-29. 9:00-5:00 $250 Dance Camps – Mother Goose Dance Camp, Royal Prep Dance Academy, Ballet Boot Camp, Back to the Basics, and Stage and Screen. Please call for more information.
Broussard’s Piano Gallery Academy of Music (ad on page 36)
1541 E. I-65 Service Road South, Mobile 251-344-8856; broussardspianos.com Summer Piano Camps for the beginning student will be offered June 6-11 for ages 4-16 for only $69.99. Call to make your reservations today.
Alabama Contemporary Art Center
301 Conti Street, Mobile 251-208-5658; www.alabamacontemporary.org Let your child explore the world of contemporary art through Alabama Contemporary Art Center’s Summer Camps! Our camps are not your average art camps… your child will enjoy classes that include a range of mediums like Painting, Drawing, Papier Mache, Photography, and more. 2016 Summer Art Camps will be offered from June 6 – July 29. Please visit our website for more information.
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Auburn Summer Band Camps
(334) 844-4166; www.band.auburn.edu June 10-12, June 12-15, June 15-18, June 22-24. Enjoy learning from prominent instrumental music educators, making music with musicians around the nation, and working with the outstanding summer camp faculty. All Summer Marching Camp participants will take part in a combined Finale Concert at the end of the weekend, open to parents and the Auburn community. Residential and commuter camp options to choose from. High School Symphonic Band; Marching Auxiliary, & Drum Major; Middle School Symphonic Band; Leadership. Please call for more information.
Mobile School of Piano
251-272-9616; mobileschoolofpiano.com Ages 4 years old to adult. This class is a great introductory to the student as well as a great refresher course and it is long enough that the student will see the benefits of piano. They will learn sight reading, ear training, improvising and more! The students will learn a variety of styles including but not limited to Christian, classical, contemporary and “fun” songs. The student can request to learn a specific style if there is something they have in mind. By the end of the summer, the student will have a repertoire of songs they can play on their own, from memory and with music. The style of songs that will be in the repertoire is the student’s choice.
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Paint & Pals
6345K Airport Boulevard, Mobile 251-654-2313; www.paintandpals.com Paint & Pals summer art classes are designed for children 6-15 years old. The focus of our summer workshop program is to provide children with fun art education. Mobile Sessions: Session I: Monday, June 6 - Friday, June 10 9:00am-12:00pm; Session II: Monday, June 13th - Friday, June 17 9:00am-12:00pm; Session III: Monday, June 20 - Friday, June 24 9:00am12:00pm; Session IV: Monday, June 27 - Friday, June 30 9:00am-12:00pm; Session V: Monday, July 11 Friday, July 15 9:00am-12:00pm; Session VI: Monday, July 18 - Friday, July 22 9:00am-12:00pm. Five classes for $100 ($20 per class - prepayment required) or $25 per individual class (pay the day of), Classes include all materials, instruction, portfolios and snacks. Sign-up for just one class or the whole week! The last day of each series will be a Paint & Pizza Party! Reservations required. Call Alexis Poteat at 251- 654-2313.
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15 Upham Street, Mobile 251-343-2423; www.paintpartystudios.com; facebook. com/paintpartystudios/ Paint Party Studios Kids’ Summer Art Camps feature famous artist-inspired drawing, painting and mixed media art projects for ages 6-10. We explore a variety of art mediums and each week is a new art adventure. Specific dates and times for Summer 2016 Paint Party Studios Kids’ Summer Art Camps as well as online registration will be available on our website at paintpartystudios.com on April 1. For more information, please contact us at 251-343-2423, via email at info@ paintpartystudios.com, or message us on Facebook (facebook.com/paintpartystudios/) and we’ll send you a link to photos from last year’s camps to see how much fun we had!
Playhouse In the Park – Theatre & Dance Camps
4851 Museum Dr., Mobile 251-602-0630; www.playhouseinthepark.org Summer Theatre Crafts Camp - Summer Theatre Crafts Camp is an excellent introductory experience for ages 5 - 12. Offered at our theatre in Langan Park, the camp will feature theatre arts such as acting, musical theatre, scenic art, puppetry, and dance. There are two sessions in June, Monday through Friday, from 9:00am until noon; dates will be posted on the Playhouse website. These sessions will include full range of theatre arts. A short demonstration for parents will be held at the end of each week. The cost is $150 for one week and $275 for both weeks; and there is a 10% discount for siblings. Information coming soon to our website. Visit our website for more information.
SMASH –Summer Music at Springhill
2 South McGregor Avenue, Mobile 251-342-5320; www.shbc.cc/smash SMASH at Spring Hill Baptist Church is a Music Day Camp for children who are entering K5 through completed 6th grade. Dates for camp this year will be July 18-22, performance date July 24. Each day will include, music experiences that include singing, playing instruments, games, rhythm, bells, movement, keyboards, guitars, and lots more. $60 for one child, $90 for two, or $120 for three or more. This covers the cost of a snack lunch, tee-shirt, rehearsal CD (for grades 1-6). The week is concluded with a musical presentation by the camp children, gr. 1-6. For more
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Music classes. See description under Educational Camps and Miscellaneous Camps.
Univ. of Alabama – Crimson Music Camps
Tuscaloosa, Alabama (205) 348-6068; http://bands.ua.edu/programs/ crimsoncamp; Email: jhnails@ua.edu The University of Alabama School of Music and University Bands is pleased to host the annual Crimson Music Camp for 2016. This summer, we will offer two weeks of instruction with programs in Jazz and Improvisation (High School 9-12), Drum Major and Leadership Team (High School 9-12), Marching Percussion (High School 9-12), Color guard (High School, 9-12), Majorette and Dance Team (High School 9-12) Concert Band (Junior High and Senior High 6-12), Vocal Camp (High School 9-12) and Piano (Junior High and Senior High 6-12). Students enrolled in the camp will be under the leadership and guidance of the artist-faculty members of the University of Alabama School of Music. Joining the UA faculty will be guest faculty members recognized as expert leaders in the field of instrumental music education. Each member of our camp leadership team and faculty will work diligently to ensure that each student receives the highest quality camp experience. Our camps offer small group sectionals and coaching, specialized courses, and master classes…all this while spending time sharing music with some of the most outstanding musicians and teachers in the country. We also provide our campers with a Crimson Music Camp t-shirt, supervised recreation time each evening, and a fantastic finale concert. Educational and insightful classes and rehearsals during the day, combined with fun-filled evening activities make Crimson Camp 2016 the place to be! Don’t miss it! REGISTRATION WILL OPEN MARCH 1, 2016 AND CLOSE MAY 16, 2016!
Dance/Gymnastics/ Cheer Broadway South Dance Studio (ad on page 37)
Three locations in Mobile County: West Mobile-Schillinger/Cottage Hill Rd. Regency-Airport/University behind Chik-Fil-A
Saraland-Hwy 43 Next To Subway 251-639-0660; www.broadwaysouthdance.com We are Mobile’s #1 Choice in Dance! We offer a large variety of dance camps and summer classes for ages 2-18 as well as Adult Dance and workout classes. Summer Camps at West Mobile and Saraland Locations-Call to register!
Cheer Force One (ad on page 27)
8700 Zeigler Boulevard, Mobile 251-634-0203; www.cheerforceone.com All Star Cheerleading, Cheer Summer Camps, & Tumbling Classes for boys and girls. Official Summer Camp schedule coming soon. Email info@cheerforceone.com or check our webpage.
Dance Academy of Mobile (ad on page 4)
63 Midtown Park East, Mobile Located at Azalea City Center for the Arts 251-404-8582, www.danceacademymobile.com Mother Goose Dance Camp, Royal Prep Dance Academy, Ballet Boot Camp, Back to the Basics, and Stage and Screen. Please call for more information.
Debbie’s School of Dance (ad on page 14)
6429 Hillcrest Park Court, Mobile 251-633-9559; www.debbiesdance.com Each summer, join Debbie’s School of Dance for our spectacular summer camps, perfect for children ages 2 and up! We offer fun, creative camps that will keep your child active and entertained. Princess Sofia’s Ballet Adventures Dance Camp Ballet, Tumbling, Story Time and Games Tuesday and Thursdays from 9:00am-9:45am; Monday & Wednesday, 5:45 – 6:30 or Tuesday & Thursday, 5:45 – 6:30. Cost - $95 Hip Hop Kidz Hip-Hop and Tumbling Dance Camp – Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday – 6:30pm-8:00pm. Cost - $95 Hello Kitty Dance Camp – Ballet, Tumbling and Games – Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday 5:45pm-7:15pm. Cost - $95 *We will also be having Power Tumbling and Backbend/Back Walkover Classes. Please call or check our website for more information.
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4351 Downtowner Loop North, Mobile 251-342-2241; www.mobileballet.org Email: office@mobileballet.org Summer is an excellent time to begin ballet studies or to enhance your ballet skills! Mobile Ballet offers a full range of summer classes at both our Mobile and Eastern Shore studios. Summer Intensive - Ages 13+ and ages 10 – 12, June 6 – 17, Monday – Friday 10:00am-3:30 pm. Cost for the 2 weeks - $525. Advance and strengthen your ballet and jazz skills with our guest teachers Kathryn Morgan, Renata Pavam, Haley Hellman, and Mobile Ballet faculty! Ballet technique, pointe & variations, repertoire, jazz & musical theater, including variations from Sleeping Beauty. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity for world-class training in Mobile! Ballet & Broadway - Ages 6 – 9, June 20 - 23 or July 11 - 14, Monday – Thursday 10:00am-2:30pm. Cost - $195. Fun summer training to advance your classical ballet and Broadway-style jazz skills with Raley Zofko and Mobile Ballet faculty. Ballet & jazz classes, stretch & strengthening components, and focus on improving technique. Performance for family and friends at end of each Session! Sleeping Beauty Birthday Celebration - Ages 3 – 5, June 20 - 23 or July 11 – 14 Monday – Thursday, 10:00am-12:30pm. Cost $125 per session. Ballet is fun! Join us for ballet class, crafts, storytime, “rehearsal” and performance for family and friends! Includes elements of the beautiful Sleeping Beauty ballet. *Open Class also offered. Register soon to avoid disappointment! Call today or visit our website for more information.
3055 Old Shell Road, Mobile 251-479-9311; www.nassergymnastics.net Keep your children active this summer in a safe and fun environment. Ages 3 and up. Summer Camp is a great way for kids to play with their friends and meet new ones. Lots of activities such as arts and crafts, games, gymnastics and much more! Summer Camp is held on weekdays, throughout the summer. Very Flexible schedule: half-day, full-day, daily, weekly rates and drop-offs available. Call or visit our website for more information.
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Planet Gymnastics (ad on page 13)
900 Schillinger Road. S., Mobile 251-650-0699; www.planetgymnastics.com Half-day, daily, and weekly rates. Walk-ins welcome! (Ages 3-14) Camp Dates – May 31 – August 5. No registration fees, unbelievable rates, 20% sibling discounts and great hours from 7:30am – 5:30pm (late pick up until 6:30pm). NEW: Instructional Camp – Olympic Camp – June 26-30 (Girls all levels beginner to elite). Come join Olympic Champion Vladimir Novikov and other special guests for great gymnastics instruction. For more information and registration forms, visit www.planetgymnastics.com.
Precision Dance Academy (ad on page 34 & 35)
168 Noel Street, Mobile 251-222-3403; www.precisiondanceacademy.net PrecisionDanceAcademy@hotmail.com Precision’s Princess Fairytale Camp- Mobile’s ORIGINAL PRINCESS CAMP. Come join us for our annual camp where our studio transforms into a Princess
Wonderland, and your little girls dream comes true of transforming into their favorite princess every day as we bring “Disney World” to the Gulf Coast! Camp Activities-Fairytale Dress up time with daily runway shows, Princess Story & Movie Time, Fairytale Arts & Crafts, Princess Dance & Tumble Time, Fairytale Games & Puppet Shows, and more! Ages-3-7, Price-$150 Camp Fee $40 Supply Fee. Supply Fee includes a camp t shirt, as well as daily snacks and arts/crafts supplies. Dates: July 18th- 22nd. 9:00am-1:00pm ** A 15% discount is applied when 2 or more siblings register. Precisions Super Hero Training Camp- Mobile’s original Super Hero Camp for boys! Come join us as we lead little boys through the training process to become the Super Hero they’ve always dreamt of being!! Activities Include: Super Hero Games & Activities, Super Hero Arts & Crafts, Hip Hop Dance Class, Super Hero Tumbling & Tricks Class, and more!! Date: July 19-21st. Ages- 5 & Up. 9:00am-1:00pm. Cost: Camp Fee: $120, Supply Fee: $50 Supply Fee includes a camp t shirt, as well as daily snacks and arts/crafts supplies. Precision Dance Company’s SUMMER INTENSIVE- Come join Precision Dance Academy, and train alongside the NATIONAL CHAMPION “Precision Divas”. Experience true artistry, detailed technique, and one on one instruction with renowned choreographers & teachers from all around the country! Alongside some of Mobile’s award winning dance teachers, this intensive will also include guests that are well known and leaders in the dance industry today!! Guest Teachers & Dancers from “So You Think You Can Dance”, “Teen Beach Movie 1& 2”, “Step Up Revolution”- The movie, “Joffrey Ballet”, “The Rockettes”, “Disney” and more!!! Classes offered: Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Stretch, Hip Hop, Latin Ballroom, BOYS ONLY class, and more. **Ages 7-11- Intermediate & Advanced Level Only. **Ages12 & Up - Intermediate & Advanced Level Only, Price - $250, Dates: July
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Auburn Tigers Girls Gymnastics Camp
The McWhorter Center, Auburn, AL 334-844-5047; www.abcsportscamps.com/autigers Email: kurth@auburn.edu Sunday to Wednesday, June 12, 2016 – June 15, 2016 Day Camp June 16 & 17, 2016 Our staff will provide your gymnast with a fun-filled camp experience in one of the finest training facilities in the country - The McWhorter Center! Our camp is designed to provide great instruction for gymnasts of any level. Space is limited, so sign up now to reserve your spot! Contact Kurt Hettinger, Assistant Coach, for more information.
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Location: New Gymnastics Training Center Contact: Katie Copeland 225-766-7125; www.lsusports.net/camps Email: flyingtigergymnasticscamp@gmail.com Register Online: www.lsugymnasticscamps.com Registration for the 2016 LSU Gymnastics camp is now open. Cost is $675 for overnight campers, $525 for day camp. Discounts offered from teams of 10 or more. Sibling discounts also offered. Camps are for ages 7 – 17 years. Camp Session 1: (Overnight Camp) June 13-16, 2016 Day 1; 10 a.m. (check-in) to 5 p.m. with a night session; Days 2-4; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a night session. Camp Session 2: (Day Camp) Dates: June 19 - 22,
2016. Day 1: 11:00 a.m. (check-in) to 5:00 p.m.; Days 2-4: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Miss Lisa’s Gymnastics
2907 Old Shell Road, Mobile, 251-471-9708 Summer Gymnastics and cheerleading classes.
Ms. Daphne’s CheerNastics, LLC
102 Baker Road, Satsuma 251-599-2205; www.msdaphnescheernastics.com For current info, visit our Facebook Page: Ms. Daphne’s CheerNastics; Summer Schedule and camps TBA. Visit Facebook for more information.
Robinson’s School of Dance
421 Hwy 43 North Saraland 251-675-5915 (studio) 251-402-2294(cell) Dance With The Best at Robinson’s School of Dance! Announcing Summer Princess Camp! June 13-16 time: 9-12noon $75.00 Summer Dance Camp Registration - Saturday, June 4th 10-12noon and Monday, June 6th 4-6pm *Unlimited Classes 5 weeks $200 with Guest/Master teachers/choreographers Offering the best in tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, points, acrobatics, baton and hip-hop! 45 years and Counting! Classes run for 5 weeks every Tuesday and Thursday in the summer time.
Sheffield School of the Dance
West Mobile - 4570 Hermitage Road, Mobile. 251.661-4893 (Studio) 251.479.3926 (Office) Eastern Shore -151 Fly Creek Ave. Suite 430 & 432, Fairhope, 251.219.7877 (Office) 251.928.5678 (Studio); www.sheffielddance.net www.facebook.com/sheffielddance Sheffield School of the Dance is “Mobile’s Ultimate Dance Studio” for 73 years in the making! 3 Mobile
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Locations plus our NEW Eastern Shore Location in Fairhope! Kick It Up Higher Camp (age 7-11) (Int. Level Dancers) West Mobile Location - June 20-24, 2016, Ballet, Jazz, Musical Theatre & More! Live It Up & Dance - The Intensive (Int/Adv Level Dancers) Eastern Shore Location - July 18-22, 2016, Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop & More! Contemporary & Ballet Boot Camp (Int/Adv Level Dancers) West Mobile Location - July 25-29, 2016 Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary, Strength & Stretch & More! MORE CAMPS to be announced soon! Please call for more information and stay tuned to us on Facebook for constant updates.
St. Paul’s Episcopal School Cheer Camp See details under Educational and Misc. Camps.
University of Alabama - Gymnastics
www.Alabamagymnasticscamp.com Email: Bamagymcamp@ia.ua.edu University of Alabama Gymnastics Camps are designed to maximize each camper’s experience through technical training in a challenging and fun atmosphere. We take pride in providing all participants an in-depth opportunity to grow and develop as a gymnast. 2016 Camp Session 1: June 8, 2016 – June 11, 2016 Day Camper Fee is $645.00 and Overnight fee is $745. Overnight Camp is for ages 9 years and up. Day Camp is for ages 7 years and up. All prices include this year’s camp leotard and camp lunches. Register on-line at www.alabamagymnasticscamp.com to learn more.
Day Camps Joyland Summer Camp (ad on page 57)
1501 Knollwood Dr. Mobile 251-666-4996; www.joylanddaycare.com Summer Camp (Accepting Grades K5-5th grade) from May 31-Aug 5. Cost - $65 registration (includes a field trip t-shirt), $120 weekly or $30 daily tuition including a hot lunch, am and pm snack, and 2 field trips per week. Field Trips: Get Air, Wynnsong Theater, Pump It Up, Chuck E Cheese’s, Dippin’ Dots, Planet Gymnastics, The Putting Place, and inflatable water slides and slip-n-slides
Old Shell Road School Of Creative and Performing Arts (ad on page 17)
3160 Heather Street, Mobile 251-221-1557; www.oldshell.mcm.schoolinsites.com Blast Off To Summer is for any student from any school that is entering kindergarten through 6th grade looking for an awesome summer experience in art, dance, drama, movement, and music. Campers will also get enrichment in math and reading, go on fieldtrips and participate in water activities. Camp begins Monday, June 6th and runs until Friday, July 29th. Campers may be dropped off as early as 6:30 a.m. and picked up no later than 5:30 p.m. The cost for camp is $85.00 per week with no penalty or charges for vacation weeks. Campers may also be dropped in as needed for $20.00 per day. Specialty Themed Camps will also be offered this summer. These camps are restricted in size and are offered to the first campers who reserve their spot for each specialty week. Visual Art Camps: June 13-17, June 20-24, June 27-July1, July 5-8, July 11-15, July 18-22, and July 25-29. Selected artists will showcase their artwork and share their technique with students to create their own masterpieces. Each week will be dedicated to Mobile Bay Parents I April 2016
different art media. Classes are limited in size and will fill up fast. Several artists will be available each week so students will get a chance to rotate through several genres of art over the summer. Pencil, charcoal, pastels, watercolor, montage, papier-mâché, clay, photography and sewing are examples of what will be offered throughout summer camp. A detailed schedule will be available at the beginning of summer camp. Weekly Rate plus $40.00 Soccer Camp: June 13-17. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Campers will learn from a former High School National School Coach of the Year, Barclay Kercher. Campers will be divided by age and skill levels to enhance their ability to advance their soccer skills. Weekly Rate plus $50.00 Girls’ Sports Camp: June 20-24. Boys’ Sports Camp: June 20-24. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Experienced high school coaches will work with leveled age groups assisting campers with advanced athletic skills in all major sports. (Baseball, Basketball, Football, Softball, Soccer, Track and Volleyball.) Weekly Rate plus $50.00 Space Camp: June 27-July 1. 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. This camp is hosted by three NASA trained teacher instructors. Campers will go on an adventurous space journey from making and shooting off their own rockets to actually going on a fieldtrip to NASA’s Infinity Science Center in Bay St. Louis, MS. Weekly Rate plus $50.00. (Includes the cost of the fieldtrip.) Musical Theatre Camp: July 11-July 22. Students will audition for parts and participate in a full length musical entitled, “Space Pirates.” (This is a two week camp ending with an evening performance on Thursday, July 21st, and a matinee on Friday, July 22nd.) 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Weekly Rate plus $40.00 Registration Forms can be picked up at Old Shell Road School office or you may request an application via email. Contact: osrallstars@gmail.com for application or additional information.
St. Luke’s Episcopal School Camp Wildcat (ad on page 32)
251-666-2991; www.stlukesmobile.com St. Luke’s Episcopal School is excited to announce “Camp Wildcat”, a fun filled summer day camp for children grades Pre-Kindergarten through Sixth grade. Our Junior Camp serves children ages 3 through 5 (rising K-3, K-4 and K-5), while our Senior Camp serves rising 1st through 6th graders. All campers will enjoy activities associated with our weekly themes, and participate in enrichment classes such as library, computer, science, Spanish, and art. Our Junior Campers will enjoy many on-site activities, while our Senior campers attend field trips and swim once a week. We will also offer “Water Slide Wednesday” to everyone each week to keep cool! Our counselors are trained to provide a great experience for your child while maintaining the highest level of safety. Camp Wildcat offers weekly themed day camps starting May 27, 2016 and ending August 3, 2016. Campers can be dropped off at 7:30 a.m., with camp ending each day at 5:30 p.m. We are closed Memorial Day and Fourth of July. For more information about Camp Wildcat, please visit www. stlukesmobile.com or contact Connie Jackson (cjackson@stlukesmobile.com). Happy Camping!
The Watermelon Patch (ad on page 1)
6417 Hillcrest Park Court, Mobile 251-633-3288; www.watermelonpatchkids.com At The Watermelon Patch we love summer and we do Summer Camp right! Your child will experience 11 full weeks of fun weekly themes that will have them waking up and excited to come every single day. Some of our themes will include Beach Party, Paint the Town, Wee Cook, Under the Big Top, A Pirate Says Arrr and
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Super Heroes just to name a few. It’s a super fun summer that will entertain and delight children who are walkers to 6 years old. Camp starts June 1 and hours will be Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 12:30pm. Extended hours are also offered. We will offer 2, 3 and 5 day options. Registration now open and space is limited so please call our office today to reserve your child’s spot. Tuition: 2 Days $60 per week, 3 Days $70 per week, 5 Days $85 per week, Registrations Fee $50 Supply Fee $25, 20% Sibling Discount.
Boys Scouts of America Cub Scout Day C.S.I. Cub Scout Investigation
251-476-4600 The Mobile Area Council, Boy Scouts of America will be holding its annual Cub Scout Summer Day Camp. Cub Scout Day Camp is a full day of scouting activities, which include: skills, crafts, games, BB guns, archery, and lots of fun! Boys don’t have to be an active Cub Scout to participate in Day Camp, but they do have to register as a Cub Scout if you would like your son to participate. Cub Scout age and grade requirements are 7 years old or in the first grade through 10 years old and not having completed the fifth grade. The cost for one week of Cub Scout Day Camp is $75 per Scout by May 13th and after May 13th it is $100 per Scout. Included in the cost are a Camp T-shirt and a patch. 5 Rivers District, Greater Gulf State Fairgrounds 1035 Cody Road North, Mobile, AL 36608 Camp Dates: June 13 - 17, 2016 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Before/After care available from 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Camp Director: Kim Thornton; thornton322@aol.com
CUMC Elementary Summer Day Camp
6101 Grelot Rd., Mobile, Al 36609 251-342-7215; Christie Ford, Director; Sunnilee Chafin, Assistant Director; Christie@christumcmobile.com, sunnilee@christumcmobile.com Our Elementary Summer Day Camp will start on June 3rd and is for children who have completed Kindergarten through 5th grade. The hours are 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. The children will participate in field trips; such as trips to the movie theater, skating rink, bowling rink, theater plays and various other places during the summer. They will also participate in our Vacation Bible School and other Bible activities.
City of Mobile Summer Adventure Camp 251-208-1651; 251-208-1668 City of Mobile Summer Adventure Camp starts June 2, 2016. Register early to reserve your child’s spot at the main office of Parks and Recreation at 48 North Sage Avenue. Registration fee - $60. Play, learn and grow together!
Dauphin Way Baptist Summer Camp
3661 Dauphin Street, Mobile 251-344-0909; www.dauphinwaycdc.com Dauphin Way Baptist Summer Camp begins May 31 and ends August 5th. Hours are 6:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for children who have completed 5 K thru 5th grade. Weekly activities include swimming, skating, and sports combine & special field trips each week. Registration fee is $75 and cost is $28 per day which includes lunch and two snacks. Space is limited. Call 251-344-0909 for information.
Dayspring Baptist Summer Day Camp
2200 Cody Road South, Mobile 251-633-0250; www.dayspringbc.org For children entering K5 through 6th Grade. Exciting activities await those who attend Dayspring Day Camp! Each week, campers will swim, skate, and go on field trips. In addition to special activities such as juggling, arts and crafts, drama, and talent shows, there will be recreation, movies, music, and numerous other creative activities. We will have special weeks such as Christmas in July and Parents Night. Opens May
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Government Street Baptist
3401 Government Boulevard, Mobile 251-660-7444, www.governmenstreetcdc.org Summer Camp for children who have completed K4 - 5th grade. Camp is open from 6:00am - 6:00pm, Monday through Friday, with most activities scheduled between the hours of 8:30am and 4:00pm. Let your child spend their summer Swimming, Skating, Bowling, going on Field Trips to places like a Bay Bear’s game, Dauphin Island Sea Lab, The Exploreum, and more!
Life Church CDC Summer Camp
8701 Zeigler Boulevard. Mobile 251-633-2679; www.lifechurchcdc.com This year’s theme will be Adventure Awaits. Our program is Monday thru Friday 6:00am-6:00pm for completed K-3 thru completed 6th grade. We offer lots of fun activities for our campers. We have weekly field trips, daily arts and crafts, praise and worship, themed dress up days, water slides, and so much more!
Semmes First Baptist Child Development 4070 Wulff Road East, Semmes 251- 649-2712; www.srfbc.com Summer Camp program for children up to 5th grade. Part and Full Time Available. Call today to find out more information on how your child can become part of our SFBCDC family.
West Mobile Baptist CDC Summer Camp 7501 Airport Boulevard, Mobile 251-639-6868; www.wemochurch.org West Mobile Baptist CDC Summer Camp is for children ages 6-11 and is open from 6:00am – 6:00pm. We have two summer programs. One is for school age children who have completed K4 and K5 (or are the appropriate ages for this) and the other is for those children who have completed the 1st through 6th grades (Up to age 12). The registration fee must be paid by those who are not already registered in our yearly full time program and entitles the student to care only during the summer months. Weekly rates includes two snacks daily and all field trips but please note, a hot lunch each day is no longer included. All
students will need to bring a sacked lunch daily. Please visit our website for more information.
YMCA Summer Camps and Programs
Hearin Chandler Family YMCA 951 Downtowner Boulevard, Mobile, AL 36609 251-344-4856; Email: ebuchnan@ysal.org North Mobile Family YMCA 92 Saraland Loop, Saraland, AL 36571 251-679-8877; Email: cmoss@ysal.org Y Camp kids enjoy a variety of imaginative activities that nurture their spirits, challenge their minds, and strengthen their bodies - all while learning about themselves and the world around them. At camp, kids enjoy fun summer activities that include sports, swimming, and arts and crafts, while also learning the importance of healthy choices and active lifestyles under the supervision of our fully-trained staff. Fun for kids, peace of mind for you. ALL-DAY THEMED SUMMER DAY CAMP (AGES 5-11) - The Y’s summer day camp is packed with themed activities, crafts and games, water fun, sports of all sorts, field trips, and much more! Sign up for your child’s favorite “Theme Week”, or join us for all 10 weeks of fabulous fun! ALLDAY ADVENTURE CAMP (AGES 11-14) -Designed for tweens/teens, this camp appeals to their interests through special events and a series of 3 field trips per week. Fill their summer with cool experiences and new friends! Monday – Friday, 6:00am-6:00pm. Visit www.ysal.org for more information or contact the YMCA closest to you for details.
Educational and Miscellaneous Camps Alabama School of Math and Science-Summer Fun Camp (ad on page 9)
1255 Dauphin Street, Mobile 251-441-2100; www.asms.net Email: admissions@asms.net Don’t waste your summer! Spend it at Adventures in Math and Science (AIMS) Summer Camp. Learn while you have fun! Kayak in Mobile Bay. Build a smartphone app. Investigate a crime. Prepare for the ACT. Design and make a metal sculpture. Build a robot. Launch a
rocket. Dissect...and much more! There is something for everyone! Who can enroll? Open to Students entering the 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th grades. NonAlabama residents are also eligible to apply. This year, AIMS will run for three sessions. Students can sign up for one, two, or three weeks. Session 1 (June 6-10), Session 2 (June 13-17), and Session 3 (June 20-24) are all overnight or day camps. Day camp is 8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Overnight Camp is $385 per week (all inclusive - meals, classes, activities, and lodging). The weekend stay between Week 1-2 and Week 2-3 are an additional $185, which includes trip to a water park (weather permitting) and other fun activities. Day Campers: $285 per week (this includes tuition and lunch). A $25 discount will apply (one per student) if application and all applicable forms are received by April 6. For more information, visit www.asms.net, email admissions@asms.net, or call 251-441-2100.
American Autism & Rehabilitation Center (ad on page 45)
8909 Rand Avenue, Daphne 251-210-1632 ext. 104; www.AmericanAutismCenter.com The American Autism and Rehabilitation center is proud to host a number of programs this summer. Our various programs will focus on language development, social skills, how to deal with bullying and making friends. We will offer one-on-one tutoring with a special education teacher available to all school-aged children with an IEP. We have programs from ages 3-18 years. No diagnosis is required to participate. Preschool Language Camp – 4 weeks available K-2nd grade Language/Social Skills Camp – 4 weeks available 7th – 9th grade Social Skills/Emotional Regulation Camp - 2 weeks available. IEP Goal Tutoring – June – July available. Find us on Facebook!
Camp Swampy – 5 Rivers (ad on page 59)
30945 Five Rivers Boulevard, Spanish Fort 251-625-0814; www.alabama5rivers.com Email: shonda.borden@DCNR.Alabama.gov July 11 -15, 2016 Camp Swampy is for children in Grades 3-5. The deadline to register is June 24th, 2016. We will offer both weeklong camps and single day classes. The
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Registration and fee for weeklong sessions is $100 per student, and includes all supplies plus a boat tour. Sessions are scheduled for 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. each day. Hands-on activities will help your child learn about the Mobile-Tensaw Delta, one of our nation’s largest river deltas. Call or email for more information on Day Class scheduling and registration instructions.
Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center (ad on page 19)
65 Government Street, Mobile 251-208-6893; www.exploreum.com Experience the most amazing, science-based summer camps in Mobile! Summer camps at the Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center are a great way to keep budding young minds engaged all summer long. Our camps are extensive in subject matter and cater to ages 4-14 years of age. Summertime is always full of learning fun at the Gulf Coast Exploreum! Full Summer Camp schedule, program descriptions and rates will be announced soon so visit our website or find us on Facebook for daily updates!
Huntington Learning Center (ad on page 29)
2370-D Hillcrest Road, Mobile 251-439-5829; huntingtonhelps.com Why choose Huntington? Because we have the tools and experience to unlock your child’s academic potential and give you confidence in their future success. Huntington Learning Center is dedicated to not only meeting, but exceeding today’s top education standards. Corporate level and regional accreditation is a symbol of our organization’s commitment to integrity. We provide Tutoring, Test Prep, Personalized Attention and proven results.
Little Language Summer Camp (ad on page 21)
251-610-7968; www.littlelanguagellc.com Email: littlelanguage@gmail.com Grab your passport and hang on to your hats! Little Language, LLC is taking off to go on their 2016 Summer “World Tour.” Children grades K4 - 5th will have an opportunity to take a virtual “trip” around the world to learn about the cultures, customs, and languages of the countries along our tour. This year’s journey will include: Mexico, Germany, France, Italy, and China. The campers will have a chance to “step inside” each country and learn about the people, places, and things that make that area of the world unique. Campers will get to sample each country’s signature food, dress up in customary attire, and participate in interactive games/activities that are popular among the children of each country. Camps will be held 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:00 pm - 4:00 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays in June/ July. Summer Day Camp Directors, don’t book field trips, let us bring the field trip to you! Contact us to arrange for our “World Tour” to stop in at your camp/ school. Group rates available.
Mobile Bay Sailing School Stem Summer Camp (ad on page 8)
4295 Marina Drive North, Mobile 251-751-7235, www.mobilebaysailingschool.com Enjoy a fun filled week with hands-on integrated science, technology, engineering, and math activities with sailing. Camp Dates: May 31-June 3 for ages 9-14. Rate: $200. Registration may be completed online at mobilebaysailingschool.com
Revelation Summer Enrichment Program (ad on page 29)
1711 Taylor Lane, Mobile 251- 473-2333; www.rmbcmob.org Mobile Bay Parents I April 2016
Revelation Summer Enrichment Program will focus on reading and math in a fun and educational way. Camp dates are June 27 – July15 from 8am – 1pm. Snacks provided. Application now being accepted. Call today. Space is limited.
Spa Tea Da (ad on page 47)
3938 Government Street, Mobile 251-447-4846; www.spa-tea-da.com Spa Tea Da is planning so many fabulous camp days, workshops, and girls night outs for the summer months. Shopkins Paint and Bingo nites, American Girl spa and tea parties, beauty spa science lab workshops, Fondant Shopkins cake decorating workshop, Princess tea parties, Glamp-outs and so much more! You don’t want to miss any of the fun!! Join our text club by texting the word JOIN to 31996 and receive updates of events and special offers or like us on Facebook and subscribe to our events to make sure you don’t miss a thing! Our day spa appointments are available all summer so get your best friends together and come see us for some pampering girly girl time! Facials, mini mani’s and pedi’s, glitter tattoos and lots of sparkles! We can accommodate up to 4 girls at one appointment.
offered in grades K-12. We offer assistance with ADHD coaching, Homework Help and Test Prep. Specializing in Reading, Math, Algebra I&II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Science, History and English. We use SOAR Study Skills and have Certified Teachers available. Our average student improves 2 letter grades in just 60 days! For more information call or email mailto:thinktankminds@gmail.com.
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
St. Mary Catholic School
1204 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores 251-968-5732; www.alabamagulfcoastzoo.com Email: cindypzoo@yahoo.com Elementary school age children ages 5 to 11 years. Zoo camp is a full-day session from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. We provide licensed teachers and trained volunteers to help children explore animal life at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. Meet our animal caretakers, and even greet some of our animal residents personally. Children will also participate in arts and crafts projects and special zoo-related events. There will be plenty of hands-on educational and fun activities carried out in a safe and educational environment. Registrations will not be taken over the phone. Please visit our website to download a registration form. They may be mailed in or delivered in person to the zoo. For more information and updates, visit the website, call or find us on Facebook.
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Badger Kids Urban Survival Academy
Annual Summer Enrichment Series 107 N. Lafayette Street, Mobile 251-433-9904; www.stmarymobile.org St. Mary Catholic School will hold its annual Enrichment Series July 11 - 29, 2016 for rising first through eighth grade students. The program is designed to enhance reading, writing, and math across the curriculum using computer, interactive technology, drama, art and music. from Monday through Friday, 8:00am until 11:30am. Students can enroll in one, two, or all three weeks. The Cost is $150 per child for one week; $275 per child for two weeks; and $375 per child for three weeks. A $50 deposit is required by Friday, May 6, 2016. The program is staffed by highly qualified and caring instructors including reading and math intervention teachers and certified reading and math teachers. Technology based Interactive learning that engages students will be implemented. Guided reading and writing instruction and literacy workstations targeting skill development to include comprehension and fluency will be addressed. Guided Math instruction will include reinforcement of computation, strategies for problem solving, and test taking skills using manipulative in workstations. Students may bring a snack and beverage daily. For additional information, please contact Kathryn Beagle or Linda Thornton, 433-9904, lthornton@stmarymobile.org.
Sylvan Learning Center (ad on page 43)
8020 Moffett Rd, Semmes, AL 36575 251-649-8522; sylvanlearning.com Avoid Summer learning loss. Make Sylvan a part of your summer schedule and make Back to School time a big success! Sylvan has new summer camps like Math EDGE, Fit4Algebra, Read Ahead, ACT Prep, Robotics, Game Design, Creative Coding and more. Call today for your FREE consultation and for 2016 Camp information.
The Think Tank Tutoring (ad on page 71)
251-414-4494; www.TheThinkTankTutoring.com Email: mailto:thinktankminds@gmail.com Stay sharp this summer and stop the school struggles before they begin with affordable one-on-one private tutoring in your home. The Think Tank Tutoring and Educational Services is your solution. All subjects
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Springhill College, 251-380-4082 The Urban Survival Academy is a Community Service Project of the Spring Hill College Department of Public Safety. The objective is to provide an early educational program for elementary school children (ages 5-10). The program, which will be held on the Spring Hill College campus, will teach children about personal safety, vehicular, pedestrian, bicycle and fire safety. The skills taught at the Urban Survival Academy will empower children with the ability to avoid needless accidents and instill good safety habits at an early age. The Urban Survival Academy will host weeklong sessions. Dates: June 6-10, June 27-July 1, July 11-15 and July 25-29. $85 per child. Monday – Friday 8:30am-4:00pm. Please email lrowland@shc.edu or call for or call 251- 380-3096 for more information.
Bricks 4 Kidz
251-300-4796; www.bricks4kidz.com/mobile Email: nsmith@bricks4kidz.com or lsmith@bricks4kidz.com Bricks 4 Kidz classes provide an extraordinary atmosphere for children, where we learn, we build, we play… with LEGO® bricks. Kids can learn and grow with our fun-filled model plans, which are designed just for us by architects and engineers! Our unique kits reinforce S.T.E.M. based principles while using LEGO® Bricks. Summer Camps available for children ages 3 - 13+. Camp themes include – JRobotics, Super Hero Academy, Angry Birdies, Comic Creator, Movie Making and Bricks 4 Girlz. Please call for dates and times. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/B4KMobile.
The Cookery
63 Midtown Park East, Mobile (located inside Azalea City Center for the Arts) www.thecookerymobile.com Email: info@thecookerymobile.com. The Cookery will offer summer cooking camps MondayThursdays most weeks throughout the summer with a break for the week of 4th of July. Our website thecookerymobile.com will have times and agendas. The Cookery is open to ages 6-14. Classes are perfect for children of all skill levels. Activities include mystery basket challenges, grocery games and much more. Cost per week is $125 per child which includes a personalized apron. We strongly recommend registering in advance in order to ensure a spot as space limited. Discounts are available for siblings. For more information, please visit thecookerymobile.com or email info@ thecookerymobile.com.
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fish. For more on Day Camps, contact Sara Johnson at 251-861-2141 x7515 or DHPSummer@disl.org. Marine Science Course - June 19 - July 15, 2016 - A month-long academic course in marine science for current 9-12th grade students interested in the possibility of studying marine science in college. Students live at the Sea Lab, participate in over 150 hours of field activities, laboratory work and classroom lectures and make life-long friends. Students learn about marine animals, marine plants, various ocean ecosystems and much more by experience them directly. Off-island field trips to sea grass beds and rock jetties, a behind the scenes trip to Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans and career exploration events are included. Some school systems allow science credit to be earned for successful completion of the class. For more on Overnight Camps, contact Sara Johnson at 251-8612141 x7515 or DHPSummer@disl.org.
Environmental Studies Center Summer Day Camp
6101 Girby Road, Mobile; 251-221-5000 (Extension 2); www.mcpsesc.com; Email: lsa8103@mcpss.com Summer Day camps throughout the summer months for grades 1-8. Visit our website for detailed course descriptions and to confirm prices and dates.
GULFQUEST National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico 155 South Water Street, Mobile 251-436-8901 (Registration) or 251-202-6310; www.gulfquest.org; E-mail: dbrewer@gulfquest.org June 13 - 17 and July 11 - 15, 2016 Gone Fishing: Entering grades 1 and 2 Operation Overboard: Entering grades 3 and 4 Waterfront Workways: Entering grades 5 and 6 June 20 - 24 and July 18 – 22, 2016 Creep into the Deep End: Entering grades 1-6 (campers
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House of Bounce
6368 Cottage Hill Rd., Mobile, 251-666-3456 Join us for our 1, 2 or 3-day program starting June 6th through the last week of summer for MCPSS. Summer Kids will have a Blast during their summer camp experience at House of Bounce! Parents will enjoy a much needed summer break during camp too! Camp includes lunch and a snack! Camp Rates: 3 Day Programed offer Monday-Wednesday-Friday $80 (almost full)
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Dauphin Island Sea Lab
2 Day Program offered Monday & Wednesday or Wednesday & Friday $55 1 Day Program offered Wednesday or Friday $30 $15.00 Registration Fee $25.00 Supply Fee Sibling Discount Available Ages: 3 years old & potty trained and up to 10 years old. Additional Daily Drop In Rate $35 (if space available) Must register for at least 3 camp sessions to receive the camp rate.
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
2864 Dauphin St. Ste. D, Mobile 251-473-6808; www.lindamoodbell.com Email: mobile.center@lindamoodbell.com Lindamood-Bell helps children and adults improve language processing—the foundation of all communication and learning. For over 25 years, our intensive, process-based instruction has been used to strengthen the sensory-cognitive functions needed for reading and comprehension, and has proven successful for individuals with learning challenges, including dyslexia, ADHD, and ASD. Visit www.lindamoodbell.com for more information.
Mobile Parks and Recreation Community Activities
Location TBA, Mobile, 251-208-1607 www.cityofmobile.org/parks; www.communityactivitiesprogram.com; Educational Camps. Please visit our website for more information.
The Mustard Seed Enrichment
189 Rochester Place, Mobile 251-680-0954; www.themustardseedenrichment. com themustardseedenrichment@gmail.com The Mustard Seed Enrichment provides opportunities for learning for children ages 4-8 in all areas of childhood development. These educationally based camps are designed to boost self-confidence while enhancing language acquisition, Mathematics and much more! Little Masters – June 6 – 9, Wacky Science – June 13 – 16, Lego Mania – June 20 – 23, Rock, Paper, Scissors Camp – June 27 – 30, Under the Sea July 18 – 21, Music Makers – July 25 - 28, Outer Space – August 1 – 4. Each camp runs from Monday-Thursday from 9:00am-12:00pm and will be held at St. Luke’s Episcopal School. Cost - $125 per weekly camp covers camp activities, supplies and snacks for the week.
Naval Aviation Museum Flight Adventure Deck Summer Camp
1750 Radford Boulevard. Suite B, NAS Pensacola, FL 850-453-2389 (ext. 3234); www.NavalAviationMuseum.org Jonathan Runge (jrunge@navalaviationmuseum.org) or Matt Vickers (mvickers@navalaviationmuseum.org) The following one-week sessions are available for 2016: June 6-10, June 13-17, June 20-24, June 27 July 1, July 11-15, July 18-22, July 25-29, August 1-5. Camp begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Camp is open only to youth entering the 5th or 6th grade. Fees are $165 per Camper, per session. Campers must arrange their own transportation and bring their own lunch. Launch your own rocket, build gliders, watch a Blue Angels practice (if available) and experience a Giant Screen movie and exciting flight simulators - all in one week! Sign up for the Flight Adventure Deck Summer Camp held at the Naval Aviation Museum, located on NAS Pensacola. Taught by certified teachers, campers will learn the science and math of flight and expand their knowledge of naval aviation history with tours of museum exhibits, aircraft & the National Flight Academy! To register your camper(s), please visit: www.navalaviationfoundation.org/what-we-do/fad-summer-camp/. Click on the “Online Registration” button. All camp registrations are processed through the National Flight Academy’s Ultracamp website. Mobile Bay Parents I April 2016
Pump It Up
741-A Hillcrest Road, Mobile 251-342-3940; www.PumpItUpParty.com/mobile-al Summer Open Play: Begins May 30. Monday - Friday all summer long! 9am-5pm, $8/child plus tax. Play as long as you’d like! Ages 1 - 12 welcome. Come in from the heat and enjoy some COOL jumping fun! Meet up with old friends and make some new ones too! Parents play FREE with paid admission of child. Socks and signed waiver required to play. Not a drop off event. Face Painting and other activities on various days through summer! Times subject to change based on field trip events. Please always check our website under “Events Calendar” for up to date Open Jump times.
St. Paul’s Episcopal School – Summer Fun and Learning
St. Paul’s Episcopal School will offer Summer School and Enrichment classes (Math and reading refreshers, study skills, personal finance/life skills, minecraft, programming, music and more!) beginning in June. There are several Athletic Camps for all ages too. Including Basketball, Baseball, and Volleyball in June and Football and Soccer in July. We also offer a Summer Cheer Clinic for grades PreK – 6! Summer Music Lessons On Campus - Extra-Curricular Music Director Melissa Laster (mlaster@stpaulsmobile.net) will offer music lessons in Violin/Viola, Piano, and Guitar this summer. Visit our website for a complete List of the exciting camp details and a registration form. More classes and events will be added throughout the spring; please visit https:// www.stpaulsmobile.net/summer-on-campus-programs for updates! Contact Summer School Coordinator Jill Drum at jdrum@stpaulsmobile.net or 251-622-7962 for further details or questions!
SchoolWorks
256-252-8374; www.SchoolWorksEdu.com; michaelann@schoolworksedu.com Offering summer camps and programs to help with summer reading assignments, kindergarten and 1st grade preparation, ongoing tutoring, and enrichment lessons to stay on track or get ahead! We specialize in Tutoring, ADHD Coaching, Reading, Math, Organizational Skills, Study Skills, ACT, SAT prep, and Homeschool Facilitation.
University of South Alabama - Summer Youth Programs
251-405-9929 or 251-461-1978; www.southalabama. edu/colleges/scesp/cce/camps.html Email: jaull@southalabama.edu Our academic courses are designed to be educational and fun for rising 3rd graders to rising 12th graders. The summer camps hosted by USA Center for Continuing Education provide ample opportunities for kids to pursue their dreams and create lifelong friendships. Our goal is not only to pique their interests, but also to teach them valuable, real-world lessons in a fun environment. For a Full Camp brochure on USA’s Summer Youth Programs, visit our website.
U.S. Space Camp & Aviation Challenge (800) 637-7223; www.spacecamp.com More details under Overnight Camps.
Horseback Riding Riverview Camp for Girls (ad on page 55)
Mentone, AL 800-882-0722; www.riverviewcamp.com Email:info@riverviewcamp.com Accredited by the American Camping Association.
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Riverview is an all girl’s overnight camp in Mentone, Alabama, on top of Lookout Mountain. (45 minutes south of Chattanooga, 1.5 hours from Huntsville, Al and 2 hours from Atlanta, Nashville and Birmingham!) Riverview offers both one and two-week sessions all summer long for girls ages 6-16 years. Horse riding, swimming, nature trails, ropes, sports, arts and crafts, and much more! There are also weekend retreats for mother-daughter adventures. Camp runs from June – August 2016. Rates are $1875 - $3,300. A 10% discount is allowed for 2nd or more sisters of the same family. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Mimi C. Peters Riding School at Silver Lining Farm – Summer Riding Camp
10727 El Nina Drive, Mobile 251-634-1229; www.silverliningfarm.net Day and Overnight Camps offered June through July. Ages 5-16. Silver Lining Farm has one of the best summer camp programs in the country. Being at the farm for 5 days, a student can learn what it would take 10 weeks to learn in regular lessons. Each student is worked with one on one as well as in a group setting with games, trail rides, taking horses in the lake, and many other great activities. The campers eat lunch together and hear stories that inform how to take care of horses and their medical needs. Swimming at the beautiful lake ends each camp day. Please visit our website for Summer Camp Dates.
Sandstone Equestrian Center
9450-A Jeff Hamilton Rd., Mobile 251-633-8088; www.sandstoneequestriancenter.com We offer horse camps throughout the year that are open to riders from very beginners to the more advanced. Most camps are 5 days long and run from 8:00am-2:30pm. Some camp activities include: Instruction in Basic English Riding, Basic Horsemanship—including feeding, grooming, saddling and first aid, Games on Horseback, Swimming, Safety when riding and handling horses, Horsey Crafts. Summer Camp Dates – please check our website for dates and forms.
Valley View Ranch Equestrian Camp for Girls
Cloudland, GA 706-862-2231; www.valleyviewranch.com Email: info@valleyviewranch.com Horse lovers’ paradise since 1954! A’top Lookout Mountain, for 50 girls, 8-17; 1 to 9 weeks, 600 acres, English, Western, Barrels, Vaulting, and Trails. CHA instructors teach beginner to advanced riders. Spend 4-6 hours daily with your OWN camp horse. The Jones family are third generation horse lovers, camp administrators, and equine educators making girls dreams come true!
Sports Camps Auburn University Soccer Camp (ad on page 59)
334-844-9637; www.auburnsoccercamp.com Elite Camp I – Girls only, 9th – 12th grades, $400, June 10-12 Elite Camp II - Girls only, 9th – 12th grades, $400, July 15 – 17 Residential Camp I – Girls only, Ages 9 – 16, $475 ($350 commuter), June 12 – 15 Residential Camp II – Girls only, Ages 9 – 16, $475 ($350 commuter), July 17 – 20 July Day Camp – Boys and Girls, Ages 6012, $130 All camps held on the beautiful campus of Auburn University.
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Students will develop basic nautical knowledge, boat handling skills, and respect toward the sea, weather and wind. The Mobile Bay Sailing School will offer oneweek training sessions with the first session beginning in June. Classes are one week, all-day sessions Monday through Friday. However, parents may choose to enroll students in half-day sessions if they prefer.
St. Luke’s Episcopal School Summer Sports Camps (ad on page 32)
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3975 Japonica Lane, Mobile (Early Childhood and Lower School) 1400 University Boulevard South (Middle and Upper School) 251-666-2991; www.stlukesmobile.com St. Luke’s Varsity Athletic Department sponsors a variety of athletic camps throughout the summer for students of all age groups. Sports camps include football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, soccer and archery! Camp dates and costs will be posted on the school’s website (www.stlukesmobile.com) as soon as they become available. Early registration is recommended.
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UMS-Wright Preparatory School
McLean’s Martial Arts and Fitness 1490 Celeste Road, Saraland 251-675- 9662; www.mcleansmartialarts.com Summer Camps – June 13 – 17 and July 11 – 15 from 9:00am-3:00pm. Activities include: teamwork, balance and coordination, fitness, speed and agility. Please call or visit our website for more information.
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4295 Marina Drive North, Mobile 251-471-3131, www.mobileyachtclub.org The Mobile Bay Sailing School, has been teaching sailing and basic seamanship skills to kids between the ages of 8 and 18 since 1982. This program is open to anyone who has an interest in learning about this wonderful sport. The program offers classes in Optimist and 420 class sailboats for beginner and experienced sailors, with opportunities for advanced students to race both classes of the boats in local regattas.
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Baseball – June 6-9 Mon – Thurs., 9:00 a.m. – Noon (Rising grades 1 – 8). Pitching - June 10 (Friday) 9:00 a.m. - Noon (Rising Grades 1 – 8). ($50) Girls’ and Boys’ Golf – June 17 (Friday) 9:00am – Noon (Rising Grades K5-6). ($50) Girls’ and Boys’ Track & Field - June 13 – 16, Mon. – Thurs., 4:30pm – 7:00pm (Rising Grades 4-6). Girls’ Basketball- June 13 -16, Mon. – Thurs., 9:00am – Noon- (Rising Grades 2 – 8). Boys’ Basketball- June 20 – 23, Mon. – Thurs., 9:00am – Noon- (Rising Grades 1 – 7). Fast Pitch Softball – June 20 – 23, Mon. – Thurs., 9:00am – 11:00am (Rising Grades 1-6). Girls’ & Boys’ Soccer- June 27 – June 30, Mon. – Thurs., 9:00am – Noon (Rising Grades 1 – 6). Football Pup Camp – July 11 - 14, Mon.-Thurs. 9:00am - Noon (Rising grades 1-4) Jr. Volleyball- July 11-14, Monday – Thurs. 1:00pm 3:30pm (Rising Grades 3-5) MS Volleyball – July 11-14, Monday-Thurs. 1:00pm - 3:30pm (Rising 6-8). Terry Curtis Football –July 25-28, Mon.-Thurs., 9:00am-Noon (Rising grades 5-8). Dance Camp – July 25 - 28, Mon.-Thurs., 9:00amNoon (Rising Grades K4-5). Registration forms are available www.ums-wright.org or call the Athletic Office at 470-9045.
Alabama Youth Sports Combine
65 Mobile Street, Mobile www.ums-wright.org UMS-Wright Preparatory School is once again offering a variety of sports camps this summer. Campers report to the UMS-Wright Physical Activities Complex from the Old Shell Road. Download registration form at website. Each camp costs $100 unless otherwise noted. Cheerleading- June 6-9, Mon – Thurs., 9:00am – Noon (Rising grades 1-6).
2513 Leroy Stevens Road, Mobile, 251-633-6263 Alabama Youth Sports Combine is a sports training facility located in West Mobile offering classes, camps, open gym night and more! Other programs include football, baseball, soccer, and multi-sports conditioning. Whether you want your child to simply become a better ball player or want to get the athlete in your family trained for the big leagues, we offer sports training for youth, and adults. Also offering sports and
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Auburn University Sports Camps
Auburn, AL; www.auburntigers.com/camps Auburn sports offer official camps and clinics throughout the year. From football and basketball to tennis and swimming, you will learn fundamentals of team play, sportsmanship and skills of the sport ...all from Auburn coaches and players. Go to www.auburntigers.com/ camps for full registration information. Auburn Baseball Camps: (334) 844-4975; www.collegebaseballcamps.com/tigers Auburn Tiger Boys Basketball Camp: Mike Babul (334) 844-9737 Equestrian Camps: Carolyn Williams (334) 844-9426; carolyn031@centurytel.net Football Camps: (334) 844-8855; www.auburnfootballcamps.com; Email: wbolt@auburn.edu Girl’s Basketball Camps: (334) 844-9645; skf0008@ auburn.edu; Camp Dates: June 10, 2016 Elite Camp June 11, 2016 Team Play Day; June 12-15, 2016 Individual Camp. Please call or email for detailed camp information and registration instructions. Auburn Tiger Golf Camp: Jack Key Golf Teaching Facility, (334) 844-9657; www.auburntigers.com June 9 – 12, 2016; Check in: June 9th 2:30 p.m.; Check out June 12th 1:00 p.m. Ages 9 – 18; Overnight camp is $949; Day camp is $700. Fees include Housing, meals and instructional sessions. Gymnastics Camps: (334) 844-5047; kurth@auburn. edu; Kurt Hettinger Auburn Tiger Softball Camp: (334) 844-9515; www.auburntigers.com; Email: cm3elitediamondcamps@auburn.edu Tennis: (334) 703-1672; www.gteamtennis.com Tiger Twirlers: 189 East University Drive, Auburn (Max Fitness), (601) 630-6994; Gayle Hammitt Auburn Volleyball Camp: www.auburntigers.com April Zech aly0001@auburn.edu. Please visit our website for details and registration. Auburn Women’s Soccer Camp: (334) 844-9637; www.auburnsoccercamp.com Auburn Tiger Swim Camp: www.auburnswimcamps. com; Email: auswimcamps@gmail.com
The Ballpark Mobile
14061 Airport Blvd, Mobile 251- 694-2888; www.theballparknj.com We offer lessons in baseball, softball, soccer fast speed and agility and camps and clinics. Call us or check our website for more information. Find us on Facebook.
Challenger Sports’ British Soccer Camp
Challenger Sports’ British Soccer Camp is the most popular soccer camp in the country based upon one of the most innovative approaches to coaching youth soccer in the US and Canada. British Soccer camp - 6/27/2016 - 7/01/2016 at Hearin-Chandler YMCA Soccer Fields (951 Downtowner Boulevard) Mini Soccer for ages 3-5 from 9:00am10:30am. Cost - $104.00. Half Day Camp for ages 6-14 from 9:00am-12:00pm. Cost - $143.00. Full Day Camp for ages 7-14 from 9:00am-4:00pm. Cost -$195.00 City of Mobile British Soccer Camp - 7/25/2016 7/29/2016 at Cottage Hill Park (1711 Hillcrest Road) First Kicks for ages 3-4 from 9:00am-10:00am. Cost-$91.00, Mini Soccer for ages 4-6 from 10:30am12:00pm. $106.00. Half Day Camp for ages 6-14 from 9:00am-12:00pm. Cost - $139.00. Half Day Camp for ages 6-14 from 5:30pm-8:30pm. $139.00.
Christ United Methodist Church Summer Sports Camps
6101 Grelot Road, Mobile 251-706-3326; www.christumcsports.com Christ United Recreation Ministry offers Basketball, Cheer & Volleyball camps during the summer! Register Mobile Bay Parents I April 2016
early because spaces are limited. A light snack is provided. Please register before the registration deadline to guarantee camp shirt by the first day of camp. Turn in the registration form(s) and payment at the rec desk. Dates and Times: TBA. Please check our website for more information.
Graham’s Elite Martial Arts
1121 Dawes Road, Mobile, 251-633-7837 www.grahamselitemartialarts.com/summer-camp Summer doesn’t have to be boring. Mobile Summer Camp at Graham’s Elite Martial Arts makes it amazing with Character Development, Fitness and Fun.
Grand Master Yoon’s Taekwondo
5546-D Old Shell Road, Mobile 251-666-9300; www.YoonsTKD.com We provide quality taekwondo instruction to children and adults of all levels, from absolute beginner through advanced. Courses are on-going, with separate classes for children aged 5 and up, adults and teens. Family classes are also available.
Gulf Coast Swimfants
ISR Aquatic Survival Instruction 2423 Schillinger Road South, (Suite 110) Mobile 251-391-4799; www.infantswim.com Email: p.mcpherson@infantswim.com Infants (6 months- 12 months old) will to be taught to hold their breath underwater, roll onto their back, float unassisted, rest, and breathe, perform these skills fully clothed. Children (1 year - 4 years old*) will be taught to: hold their breath underwater, swim with their head down and eyes open, roll onto their back, to float unassisted, roll back over and resume swimming, repeat the swim-float-swim sequence to reach safety, and to perform these skills fully clothed. The program for infants is 4 weeks and for toddlers is 6 weeks. All children learn the skills at different rates. Therefore, we recommend a 4 to 6 week class. In order to enroll your child, you will be required to complete our Online National Registration Process for each child. If you need evening lessons, Meg Johnson, certified ISR instructor, will begin teaching evening lessons after 5:20 p.m. starting in June. For class dates and times email her at m.johnson@infantswim.com. Those timeslots will fill up fast! Please call or email us for detailed information.
Harlem Legends “Shoot for the Stars” Basketball Camp
Cottage Hill Baptist Church 4255 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile 251-662-8650; www.cottagehill.org/spprts-outreach June 13th - 17th; 12 pm – 5 pm (includes lunch)* Ages 7 – 14 yrs. Cost is $135. For more information visit our website, www.cottagehill.org/spprts-outreach and also www.harlemlegends.com. *Vacation Bible School 9am-12pm. Find us on Facebook- cottagehilltheroc.
Inner Strength Martial Arts
9120 Airport Boulevard, Mobile 251-776-1978; www.innerstrengthmartialarts.info Taekwondo for children and adults of all levels. Rick Hoadley, Master Instructor 7th Degree Black Belt in the martial art of Taekwondo has over 35 years of professional experience. *Also offering program for special needs children.*
LSU - Athletic Youth Camps
Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA www.lsusports.net/camps LSU will offer several youth sports camps this summer. All camps will be held in our brand new LSU Practice Facility and the legendary Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Register early as camps fill up quickly. Visit the website above for information on specific camp details.
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LSU Athletic department will offer baseball, cheerleading/dance, football, basketball, golf, gymnastics, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, and volleyball camps. Johnny Jones LSU Basketball Camp (225) 578-8217; www.lsusports.net/camps Email: bfd1@lsu.edu or coachkelsey@hotmail.com Brittany at (225) 578-8217 or bfd1@lsu.edu
McGill Toolen Summer Sports Camps
1501 Old Shell Road, Mobile, Alabama 36604 251-445-2900; www.mcgill-toolen.org McGill will offer a large variety of sports camps this summer including baseball, track & field, football, boys basketball, co-ed soccer, volleyball, girls basketball, boys and girls tennis and cheerleading. Please visit our website for updates and registration information.
Michael Brisbane Golf Instruction
Azalea City Golf Course, 1000 Gaillard Rd., Mobile 251-490-3812 or 251-490-3812 www.michaelbrisbanegolf.com Golf lessons, clinics and golf fitness classes. Please check our website for more information.
Mobile Parks & Rec. Community Activities Location TBA, Mobile 251-208-1617; www.cityofmobile.org/parks; www.communityactivitiesprogram.com. Sports camps. Call or visit our website for more information.
Mobile Tennis Center
851 Gaillard Drive, Mobile 251-208-5181; www.mobiletenniscenter.net Offering summer clinics. Please visit our website for more information.
Spring Hill College Sports Camps
Springhill College Campus, 4000 Dauphin Street, Mobile; www.shcbadgers.com Springhill College offers numerous sports camps. They offer Boys and Girls basketball camp, Soccer Camps, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball & Cheer and Dance. Most camps TBA. Please check our webpage for more information coming soon. Soccer Camps – Badger Academy June 13-17, July 11-14 (ages 6-14), Elite ID Combine - August 6-7 (Grades 9-12).
St. Paul’s Sport’s Camps
See more information under Educational Camps and Miscellaneous Camps.
University of Alabama Sports Camps
Tuscaloosa, AL; www.rolltide.com/camps/ alab-camps.html The University of Alabama is offering several exciting sports camps including Nick Saban Football Camp, Baseball, Cheer/Dance, Mascot, Golf, Tennis, Gymnastics, Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, softball and Swimming. Visit the website listed for detailed information. Alabama Baseball Camp (Dates TBA): (205) 348-8849; www.bamabaseball.com; The University of Alabama has a wide selection of Baseball camps during the months of June and July. Age ranges for these camps are K-12th grade. 1,2,3 and overnight camps are available. Please visit our website for dates, applications and more information. Alabama Football Camp: (205) 348-0808; www.rolltide.com; Youth Camp (Ages 8 – 14 years) Kicking-Long Snapper Camp (Grades 9 - 12) High School Camp (Grades 9 - 12), Two sessions: O-line/D-Line Camp (Grades 9 – 12). Alabama Football Camp is taught by Alabama Crimson Tide Football Staff to enhance football skills, weight training and speed. There are many summer camps available through Alabama Athletics. You can obtain information and costs as well as enroll online. Alabama Women’s Basketball Camp: (205) 348-6164;
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University of Mobile RAMS Soccer Camps
www.ramssoccercamps.com; Rams Soccer Camps take place at The University of Mobile in Mobile. UM Day Camp: June 20 – 23, 9:00am – 12:00pm, Price: $90 (Ages 6-12) UM Residential Camp: Session 1 Date: June 5 - 9, Session 2 Date: July 17 – 21 (Ages 8-18) Price: $385.00 | Residential Camper (Overnight) Price: $275.00 | Full Day Camper (Stays Until 8:00pm) Price: $225.00 | 3/4 Day Camper (Stays until 4:00pm) UM Team Camp: Date: July 26 - 29 Price: $250.00 | Residential Player Price: $210.00 | Commuter Player
University of South Alabama Summer Recreation Camp
251-460-6101; www.southalabama.edu/campusrec/ summercamps.html Campus Recreation Summer Camps are located in our state-of-the-art Student Recreation Center at 51 Stadium Boulevard. The camp is open to boys and girls ages 7-13 years old. This year we are offering three camp age groups: 7-8, 9-10, 11-13. These camps will meet at the same times and will do some activities together such as swimming and lunch but will be divided during certain sports and activities. These camps are geared towards high-energy sports activities. Children will participate in a different activity each hour from
8:00am-4:00pm. Lunch will be provided on campus at the Fresh Food Market’s “all you can eat” buffet. Session 8 and 9 Campers will be required to bring a sack lunch to camp because the Fresh Food Market will be closed. Dates: Session dates:
University of South Alabama Sports Camps
The University of South Alabama offers many sport camps for area youth. Football Camps -www.jaguarfootballcamps.com Joey Jones Football Camps at the University of South Alabama offer a wide variety of learning opportunities for football players. 2016 Summer Camp Information coming soon. Located at the University of South Alabama football practice fields. Please check our website www.jaguarfootballcamps.com or call 251-445-4055 for more information. Boys Basketball- www.jaguarsmensbasketball.com Individual Camp I - Dates: June 6th - 19th (Entering Grades: 2nd - 8th), Individual Camp II - Dates: June 13th - 16th (Entering Grades: 2nd - 8th), College Prep Camp – Dates: June 11 (Entering Grades: 9th - 12th). Girls Basketball- www.terryfowlergirlsbasketballcamps.com Play Day 1 – June 10th, Play Day (Team Camp) - June 23rd-24th, Fundamental & Shooting Camp - June 20th-23rd (Grades: 3rd-9th), College Prep (Elite) Camp - June 25th (Grades 9-12) Baseball Camp - www.jagbaseballcamps.com Mark Calvi Baseball Camps - Jun 13-17, June 27-July 1, July 11-15 Soccer Camp - www.grahamwinkworthsocceracademy. com; Soccer Camps are held each summer. Camps include Mini Cub Day Camp (Ages 3-6) June 6-9, June 13-16 and Cub Day Camp (Ages 7-12) June 6-9, June 13-16, Soccer Academy (Ages 10-18) June 19-22. Team Soccer Academy (Ages 10-18) June 23-25. South Alabama Field & Track Camp –www.jagfield-
camp.com/summer-track-and-field-camps.cfm. Events Covered: Pole Vault, High Jump, Hurdles, Shot Put, Javelin, Hammer, Discus, Long Jump, Triple Jump, and Distance. All campers will have the option of which events they want to train. (Ages 9-19) June 13-16. South Alabama Volleyball Camps –www.amyhendrichovskyvolleyballcamps.com; All skills camp- July 6-8 (Grades 6-12), Position Camp – July 12-13 (Grades 7-12), Team Camp July 14-16 (Freshman, JV, Varsity), Team Tournament-July 16 (Freshman, JV, Varsity)
Overnight Camps Alabama School of Math and Science - Summer Fun Camp (ad on page 9)
www.asms.net See listing under Educational Camps and Miscellaneous Camps for details.
Beckwith Summer Camp (ad on page 51)
10400 Beckwith Lane, Fairhope 251-928-7844; www.beckwithal.com James Lawrence, Summer Camp Director Email: james@beckwithal.com Summer Camp Sessions begin May 29, 2016 – August 2, 2016. Check in is between 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Check Out is between 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Sessions fill quickly. Join us for spiritual growth, and memoryfilled summers through Summer Camp. Our camp sits among sweet gum trees and beautiful grasslands alongside the shores of Weeks Bay in Baldwin County. First time campers are encouraged to attend with a parent. Beckwith offers training camps, overnight camps, family camp and sailing camps for grades 1st –
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Camp ASCCA Easter Seals (ad on page 54)
Jacksons Gap, AL 256-825-9226; www.campascca.org Email: amber@campascca.org or jocelyn@campascca.org Camp ASCCA is Alabama’s Special Camp for Children and Adults. ASCCA is a nationally recognized leader in therapeutic recreation for children and adults with both physical and intellectual disabilities. Providing weekend and weeklong sessions, Camp ASCCA is open year-round. Located in Alabama on Lake Martin, Camp ASCCA offers campers a wide variety of recreational and educational activities. Activities include horseback riding, fishing, tubing, accessible waterslide, swimming, environmental education, arts and crafts, canoeing, a “splash pad”, outdoor adventure elements like the zipline, and much more.
Camp Shine (ad on page 73)
Chelsea, AL 205-638-5750; www.weight.ChildrensAL.org Offering weeklong session for weight management. Campers learn healthy eating habits while preparing meals. Campers also have opportunities to participate in swimming, canoeing, hiking, arts and crafts, dance and many other activities. Accepting ages 12-15. Limited spaces available. Camp location and activities at YMCA Hargis Retreat and made possible through a partnership with the Birmingham YMCA.
Camp Walkabout (ad on page 27)
171 Baylor School Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee 423-267-8506, ext. 827; badams@baylorschool.org; www.baylorschool.org/summer Camp Walkabout is the no-experience-necessary avenue to all things outdoors. Campers will climb the world renowned Tennessee wall sandstone one day, explore the amazing underground world of a cave the next and paddleboard the mighty Tennessee River Gorge another. Camp Walkabout optimizes every day to find new adventures, leadership opportunities and friendships that will last a lifetime. Camp Walkabout truly is the most fun a camper can have in the summer! Check us out at: http://www.baylorschool.org/ summer/overnight-camps/camp-walkabout/index.aspx
Riverview Camp for Girls (ad on page 55)
Mentone, AL 800-882-0722; www.riverviewcamp.com info@riverviewcamp.com Accredited by the American Camping Association. Riverview is an all girl’s overnight camp in Mentone, Alabama, on top of Lookout Mountain. (45 minutes south of Chattanooga, 1.5 hours from Huntsville, Al and 2 hours from Atlanta, Nashville and Birmingham!) Riverview offers both one and two-week sessions all summer long for girls ages 6-16 years. Horse riding, swimming, nature trails, ropes, sports, arts and crafts, and much more! There are also weekend retreats for mother-daughter adventures. Camp runs from June – August 2016. Rates are $1875 - $3,300. A 10% discount is allowed for 2nd or more sisters of the same family. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Camp Cosby
Alpine, AL (800) 85-COSBY; www.campcosby.org Email: cinfo@campcosby.org Camp Cosby will offer 8 Sessions throughout the Mobile Bay Parents I April 2016
summer for ages 6 - 16 years. Boys and girls have the opportunity to build self-esteem, grow, learn, and challenge themselves. Campers also learn to develop values such as caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Pool, lake adventures, horses, trials, team building, zip line, and much more! Specialty camps include bmx camps, wakeboarding, ski camps, and wrangler.
Camp Dixie
29711 Josephine Drive, Elberta 251-987-1201; www.campdixieministries.org Email: director@campdixieministries.org Available to children ages 6 – 14 years. Weeklong from Sunday afternoon thru Friday morning sessions run June 5th to August 5th 2016. We offer a special weekend Kinder Camp for 3yr olds thru 2nd grade with a parent June 10-12, 2016. Grow spiritually, physically, emotionally and intellectually in a Christ-centered program. Swimming, Kayaking, Bible study, archery, challenge course, arts and crafts, campfires and more. Other activities may include large group games, sand volleyball and many more! Located on the beautiful Perdido Bay in Elberta, AL. Visit our website for more information and registration.
Camp Mac for Boys and Girls
2671 Cheaha Road, Munford, AL 256-362-7449; www.campmac.com Email: office@campmac.com With the benefit of three generations of summer camping experience, we have developed a unique program, which is both fun and challenging. The many details of this plan work together toward our primary goal–to help develop strong bodies, keen minds and strength of character. Due to the popularity of our camps, sessions fill up quickly! For more information and camp dates visit our website. Registration is available online. Find us on Facebook!
Camp Seale Harris
(Southeastern Diabetes Education) 500 Chase Park South, Suite 104, Birmingham 205-402-0415; www.canpsealeharris.org Email: info@campsealeharris.org 2016 Family Camps for Ages 0-18 plus family Spring Family Weekend - $375 (April 29-May 1) Camp Grace, Mobile Summer Family Weekend - $575 (June 2-4) Camp ASCCA, Lake Martin Fall Family Weekend - $375 (October 21-23) ASCCA, Lake Martin Community Programs register by emailing info@southeasterndiabetes.org. 2016 Overnight Camps* for Ages 6-18 years Wetumpka: Senior Camp, ages 12-18 - $800 (June 5-10) ASCCA, Lake Martin Junior Camp, ages 6-13 - $800 (June 12-17) ASCCA, Lake Martin Coastal, ages 10-18 - $500 (July 25-29) Mobile *Children with diabetes only. 2016 Day Camps for Ages 5-15 years Dothan (June 20-24) - $175; Huntsville (June 27-July 1) - $175; Tuscaloosa (July 11-15) - $175; Birmingham (July 18-22) - $175; Mobile (July 25-29) - $175 Day Camps - one sibling/friend may register per child with diabetes and pay to attend.
Camp Scoutshire Woods, Girl Scout Camp
Citronelle, AL; 800-239-6636; www.girlscoutssa.org/ camp; Email: bdavis@girlscoutssa.org Camp Dates: Week 1: June 12-17, 2016; Week 2: June 19-24, 2016. All girls invited to enjoy a week at summer camp on the sand hills surrounded by pines and magnolias. Girls can participate in activities, such as horseback riding, archery, canoeing, crafts, hiking and swimming. All activities are designed to emphasize teamwork and leadership and promote
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girls of courage, confidence and character. There is a Counselor in Training (CIT) program for girls in grades 10-12. A certified Red Cross Water Safety Instructor teaches swimming lessons. Camp Scoutshire Woods is accredited by the American Camp Association.
Camp Skyline Ranch
Mentone, AL; 800-448-9279; www.campskyline.com Email: info@campskyline.com A Christian Summer Camp for Girls: Since 1947, Camp Skyline has been the summer home for generations of campers. A summer camp for girls, Skyline offers one and two-week sessions where campers make new friends, honor old traditions, and strengthen their faith. Camp Skyline accepts girls of good character, between the ages of 6 and 16 years. A camper may enroll for 2, 4, 6, or 8 weeks of camp. Please call or visit our website for specific dates and registration information.
Camp Stanislaus
Bay St. Louis, MS 228-467-9057; www.campstanislaus.com Email: camp@ststan.com Weekly from June 12 through July 9, 2016. Father and Son Camp July 9 & 10, 2016. Camp Stanislaus is Day and Resident Camp for boys and girls ages 8-15 years. Situated on the beautiful beaches of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the facilities are the same as those used by St. Stanislaus College Prep. These include two gyms, three tennis courts, a swimming pool, football stadium, baseball stadium, one thousand foot pier, recreational and TV rooms, dining hall, dormitory, class rooms, computer labs, weight room, art room, athletic fields, beach volleyball court, ski camp, health center, and unlimited sandy beaches. Please call or email us for registration information.
Camp Victory
Samson, AL 334-898-7948; www.campvictoryal.org Email: jmerhige@ymcamidtn.org Camp Victory is a non-denominational, non-profit organization. We are part of Children’s Bible Ministries (CBM), which is ministering in nine states and has its national office in Townsend, Tennessee. Camp Victory exists to help young people experience the victory that comes from knowing the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior and walking with Him. We do this by working alongside local churches in providing opportunities for Christian camping, Bible classes for local schools and Bible correspondence lessons. Activities include Bible Classes, Singing, Missionary Presentations, Volleyball, Riflery, Horseback Riding, Ping-Pong, Swimming Pool, Tetherball, Good Food, Archery, Mini Golf, Canoeing, Basketball, Foosball, Crafts, Carpet ball, Outdoor Education, Boating, Fishing, Tournaments, Low Ropes Challenge Course and Climbing Wall. Camp sessions weekly June 2-Aug 2. Age’s 3rd grade-12th grade.
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Camp Winnataska
Pell City, Al 205-640-6741; www.winnataska.org Offering a wide variety of quality programs for boys and girls. Each camp session will provide campers the opportunity to experience aspects of outdoor life such as swimming, canoeing, arts, crafts, nature study, sports, archery, ropes course, hiking and camping, and horseback riding. Full week sessions and mini-camps; Ages 6-15 years old.
Camp Widjiwagan
Nashville, TN 615-360-2267; www.campwidji.org Email: mcrawforth@ymcamidtn.org Camp Dates are May 29 – August 3, 2016. Nine Sessions offered. Summer Camp for Boys and Girls from ages 7 – 15 years. Located on the shores of Percy Priest Lake, in Antioch, Tennessee, just 20 minutes
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provides cabin living, moderate summer daytime temperatures; cool evenings around the campfire, creative counselors, new friends, talent/skit nights, and a close family-like atmosphere. Counselor/camper ratio averages 1:5. One week and Two week camps offered. The non-denominational Christian atmosphere is appropriate for children of all faiths. Camp Woodmont is ACA Accreditation and two generations of family management/ownership.
Camp Whispering Pines
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Citronelle, AL 251-866-7868; www.campwhisperingpines.com Serving Christ by Serving Others, Serving Others by Sharing Christ. High quality, Christ-focused, affordable camps for kids and youth. 2016 Camps and Dates: Hoopla Day Camp- June 6 - 10; $99 Big Adventure Kids Camp- June 13 - 15; $99* GIRLS MISSION CAMP- June 27 - July 1; $149 VERITAS YOUTH CAMP- July 5 - 9; $199* MOMENTUM KIDS CAMP- July 18 - 22; $175* Registration is open to church groups and individual campers! We offer year round high ropes adventure course, low ropes team building course, paintball, indoor rock climbing wall, hiking trails, kayaks, archery and painting parties as well as dorm & hotel housing for church groups, school groups, corporate events & civic organizations. *Early Bird Rate if registered with deposit by 3/31/16*
Camp Woodmont
Cloudland, GA 423-472-6070; www.campwoodmont.com Email: alyson@campwoodmont.com Camp Woodmont is a traditional overnight summer camp for boys and girls ages 6 - 14 years. Located on 170 acres of beautiful North Georgia woodlands on top of Lookout Mountain. Your summer camp experience
Dauphin Island Sea Lab 101 Bienville Boulevard, Dauphin Island 251-861-2141 (ext. 7515); www.disl.org Email: sejohnson@disl.org June 5-10, June 19-24, July 10-15, July 24-29, 2016 A fantastic, weeklong residential camp geared towards current 6th-8th graders. Campers work with experienced marine science teachers to learn more about the ocean, the Gulf of Mexico and Mobile Bay by getting salty, wet and maybe smelly! Campers will take a boat trip aboard the Sea Lab’s research vessel, go seining for fish, dissect a shark, go beachcombing and bird watching and even enjoy the island’s famous snow cones.
Dauphin Island Sea Lab Marine Science Course
101 Bienville Boulevard, Dauphin Island 251-861-2141 (ext. 7515); www.disl.org Email: sejohnson@disl.org June 19 - July 15, 2016 A month-long academic course in marine science for current 9-12th grade students interested in the possibility of studying marine science in college. Students live at the Sea Lab, participate in over 150 hours of
field activities, laboratory work and classroom lectures and make life-long friends. Students learn about marine animals, marine plants, various ocean ecosystems and much more by experience them directly. Off-island field trips to sea grass beds and rock jetties, a behind the scenes trip to Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans and career exploration events are included. Some school systems allow science credit to be earned for successful completion of the class. For more on Overnight Camps, contact Sara Johnson at 251-8612141 x7515 or DHPSummer@disl.org.
Kamp Kiwanis, Girl Scout Camp
Eclectic, AL 800-239-6636 (ext. 2902); www.girlscoutssa.org Email: amurray@girlscoutssa.org Week 1 dates are June 26-July 1, 2016. Week 2 dates are July 5 – July 9, 2016. Our popular extended Sail Away Camp is for girls in 6th-12th grade (any sailing skill level) and takes place from July 9 – 16, 2016. Kamp Kiwanis, located on beautiful Lake Martin, offers 2 sessions of camp including one-week resident programs, 3-day 2-night programs, and day camps for girls in grades 2nd-12th grade. Kamp Kiwanis hosts specialty camps that focus on swimming and boating, as well as themed camps. In addition to swimming and boating, campers will participate in traditional camp activities like archery, zip lining, hiking, crafts, and sailing (5th grade and up). Leadership Camp will also return for girls looking to earn their Program Aide or Counselor in Training awards.
Lake Forest Ranch
Macon, Mississippi 662-726-5052; www.lakeforestranch.com Email: info@lakeforestranch.com Located in the middle of a 53,000-acre pine forest on a beautiful 60-acre lake, Lake Forest Ranch is among the
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www.seacamp.org; Email: info@seacamp.org Seacamp is a non-profit, marine science education facility located on Big Pine Key in the tropical Florida Keys adjacent to Looe Key and Florida’s fragile coral reefs. Founded in 1966, Seacamp offers marine science education and summer camp experiences including SCUBA, sailing, windsurfing, and arts & crafts to students from 12-17 years of age. Day camp available for ages 10 – 13. 2016 summer dates are June 24 – July 11, July 14 – July 31, August 4 – August 10, August 11 – August 17.
Twin Lakes Camp
Florence, MS 601-845-6858; www.twinlakescamp.org Summer Camp Registrar: info@twinlakescamp.org Summer Camp Details: info@twinlakescamp.org Camp Dates are May 30-June 4; June 6-11; June 27-July 2; July 4-9; July 11-16. Twin Lakes Summer Camp is focused on providing an environment that is both safe and fun, while being intentionally grounded in Biblical teaching. For the past 45 years, Twin Lakes has shown the love of Christ to campers from a variety of backgrounds. During their session, each camper participates in each of our exciting activities Horseback riding, Wild Wilderness Adventure, Games, Challenge Course, Riflery/Archery, Rock Climbing, Waterfront, Leather crafts and Kayaking. Biblical narratives serve as the theme each week, and come to life during assembly times as the whole camp experiences the story on Friday’s Bible adventure. The caring, highly qualified staff is carefully selected and genuinely enjoys developing relationships with each child and seeking to help him/her make the most of their week at camp. A medical doctor and healthcare staff oversee the health and safety of the camp program.
U.S. Space Camp and Aviation Challenge
© 2016 CFA Properties, Inc. All trademarks shown are the property of their respective owners. Mar. ’16 • TT-1071 most beautiful settings in the south for a summer camp experience for children (ages 7-12) and teenagers (ages 11-18). LFR is an interdenominational evangelical camp that serves mostly church groups (though individual campers are welcome too) during the summer months beginning Memorial Day Weekend running to August. Horseback riding, tubing, a wonderful climbing wall, a thrilling zip line, a brand new big swimming pool, kayaking, a gym, tennis courts, archery, archery tag, crafts and many other fun activities all coupled with wonderful facilities, carefully selected godly college age staff members and a week jam packed with spiritual growth, inspiration, worship and deep friendships all add up to a life changing week of non-stop excitement and encouragement. One of the best parts of the camp experience at LFR is having deeply committed camp counselors who sincerely care about the children in their cabins and spend individual time with each of them to encourage them and pray for them. There are twelve exciting camp sessions available from which to Mobile Bay Parents I April 2016
choose. Visit the LFR website – www.lakeforestranch. com or call 662-726-5052 to discover the week that works best for your child or your church youth or children’s ministry group.
Lookout Mountain Camp for Boys
277 County Road 632, Mentone, Al 256-634-4758; www.lookoutmountaincamp.com Email: LookoutMountainCamp@gmail.com Lookout Mountain Camp for Boys is a traditional summer camp. Our program includes: water sports (swimming, diving, canoeing, and our famous zip line), horseback riding, rifle marksmanship, archery, tennis, arts and crafts, even fly-fishing with much more...all under the supervision of excellent staff. Offering from 2-week to 8-week sessions from June 5th – July 30th.
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One Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 256-837-3400 or 800-637-7223; www.spacecamp. com/sc; Email: camps@rocketcenter.com Come experience an out-of-this-world adventure at U.S. Space Camp! Aviation Challenge, robotics camp and space camp is offered year round. Camps are available for fourth grade through high school-age students. Additional programs are offered for trainees who are blind or visually impaired, deaf or hard of hearing and those who have other special needs. Space Camp programs are also available for adults, educators, corporate groups and families. Family programs may include children as young as seven years old. Weekend camps also available. Visit our website for information including camps offered, dates, and registration.
WyldLife Camp
Ocklawaha, Florida 251-473-1703; mobile.younglife.org May 29-June 3; Grades 6th-8th grade; $625 Ready for a week you will always remember? Come experience a place filled with fun, adventure, and plenty or surprises. A place where you can enjoy relaxing with your friends. A place made especially for you.
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334-269-4362; www.campchandler.org Email: campchandler@ymcamontgomery.org Conveniently located 25 miles from Montgomery, on beautiful Lake Jordan. Whether you are looking for individual, small group, or camp-wide fun, we definitely have something for you! Campers are grouped according to age and gender. Friendships grow as they live, share meals, laugh, and play together during a full week of fun! Campers are given the opportunity to participate in more than 20 different activities like horseback riding, skiing, archery, sailing, the high ropes course, and more. 5-15 years old. MBP
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by Alex Latimer (Peachtree) Realizing that it’s not normal to wake up with a persistent ‘squeaky’ face, Pig’s investigation of his snout reveals a small bug on the end of his nose. It’s clear from the way that Bug is enthusiastically waving his arms and squeaking that he wants to be friends. So Bug and the much larger Pig try doing some things that friends do together. But tandem bike riding with Bug makes Pig feel like he’s doing all the pedaling. And a game of chess with Pig leaves Bug exhausted from simply moving a single piece. Just when it seems like they won’t be able to bridge the gap in their budding relationship, the winds of fortune change and they find an area of interest they can both explore together. Readers will discover with Pig and Bug many things that friends can share no matter their differences!
Felix Stands Tall
by Rosemary Wells (Candlewick Press) Felix doesn’t have a best friend until Fiona walks right up and asks him to be hers. He’s excited to have a best friend, but to keep up with the outgoing Fiona, the more timid Felix will have to step outside of his comfort zone. Fiona (who loves costumes and performing) insists that Felix join her on stage for the talent show. She teaches him how to sing and dance, and their hard work produces a first prize at the show. But it also produces bullies the next day who tease Felix about wearing a costume and singing. When Fiona quickly steps in and banishes the bullies, Felix wants to learn how to stand tall like her. Their new friendship levels up as Fiona teaches Felix how to ‘armor up’ when facing bullies. Highlighting the bravery that unique friendships can generate together, this title is a gentle inspiration for kids to stand together against bullies.
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by Jennifer K. Mann (Candlewick Press) When Ginger’s Mom says she can invite all the girls in her class to her birthday party, she’s delighted. But Ginger struggles with the idea of including Lyla, the odd girl in her class that smells like old leaves and who one time brought a tarantula to show-and-tell. On the day of the party, Lyla arrives first followed by the loud crowd of their classmates. And Ginger’s carefully planned agenda goes off the rails as the rowdy girls mess up all the games and turn their nose up at Ginger’s coconut pineapple birthday cake. Just when Ginger thinks her party is ruined, there is a quiet Lyla, who likes Ginger’s cake. There in the chaos is Lyla, whose gift is a handmade nest with two malted milk speckled eggs. As the other girls make their goodbyes, Ginger and Lyla are actually connecting for the first time. Celebrating the small commonalities that can form the beginnings of great friendships, this title is a moving testament to true camaraderie.
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Bloom Out at Bellingrath April 1-30. Tour the award-winning Bellingrath Rose Garden during its first bloom, which features more than 2,000 plants representing 75 varieties. The roses will continue to bloom throughout spring and summer, but we predict that the next full bloom out will be in June. For peak blooming times, please visit Rose Watch at bellingrath.org beginning in mid-April. Civil War Fort Gaines Historic Site, Dauphin Island. For more info call (251) 861-6992. www.dauphinisland.org. Concerts in the Park Sponsored by Mobile Pops Band. For more info call (251) 679-4876. www.mobilepopsband.com. Fort Conde Welcome Center Sponsored by Mobile Convention & Visitors Corp. Mobile. For more info call (251) 208-7658. www.mobile.org. Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center Government St. Mon. - Fri. 9 - 5; Sat. 10 - 5; Sun. noon - 5. Adults (19 - 59)/ $14; youth (13 - 18) & senior citizens (60+)/ $12.50; children/ $12; Combo tickets include a viewing of an IMAX film: $18; $17; $15.50. HandsOn South Alabama (Formerly Volunteer Mobile, Inc.) For information on Local Volunteer Opportunities, contact 251-433-4456, www.handsonsal.org. Joe Jefferson Players Mobile. For information call (251) 471-1534. www.jjp.com. LODA Artwalk Second Fridays in Downtown – LoDa Arts District. Exhibitions (with receptions) and entertainment in a variety of downtown galleries and other venues. City of Mobile Neighborhood and Community Services. 6 - 9 p.m. Check NCS website for complete list of activities/map after noon the day of the event. For more information, please contact: 251-208-7443 or visit www.ncsmobile.org. Medicare Mondays Come by the Viva Medicare Cafe’ any Monday at 9 am if you or a friend have any questions about what Medicare is and how it can work for you. We always have a licensed agent on duty. This event is free and open to people ages 65 and older. The Viva Medicare Cafe’ is located at 3071 Dauphin Street, Mobile. For more information visit www.vivamedicarecafes.com/ Mobile or call 380-2222. Mobile Ballet For information about performances call (251) 3422241 or visit www.mobileballet.com. Mobile International Speedway Irvington. For information call (251) 957-2026. www.mobilespeedway.com. Mobile Opera Mobile. For information call (251) 476-7372. www.mobileopera.org. Mobile Symphony Mobile. For information call (251) 432-2010. www.mobilesymphony.org. Oakleigh Museum House Mobile. For information call (251) 432-1281. www.historicmobile.org. Richards-Dar House Museum Mobile. For information call (251) 208-7320. USS Alabama Battleship 2703 Battles Parkway, Mobile. (251) 433-2703. www. ussalabama.com. VSA Arts & Easter Festival Mobile. For information call (251) 343-0958.
Classes/Meetings
APAC - Mobile County Adoptive Family Group Meets the 4th Friday of each month from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Regency Church of Christ, 501 S. University Blvd., Mobile. Parent, Youth/Teen Group and Childcare Is Provided. Topic Discussions & ceu’s for foster families are offered. For more information please call 251-460-2727 * 1-800-489-1886 * or estokes@childrensaid.org. Autism Support Group in North Mobile We have a social play room for higher functioning children
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(4 and up) to engage and relate. The idea is to have a safe place for parents of Autistic children in our community to link up and network with other families. 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Saraland United Methodist Church, 415 McKeough Ave., Saraland. For more info or to RSVP contact Chris Gibson. Email Chrisgibson4149@gmail.com, or 251-281-7312. Azalea City Harmony Chorus of Sweet Adelines Meets/rehearses each Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Mobile Christian School, The Leopard’s Den. For more info call 251-380-0579 or visit www.azaleacityharmony.com. La Leche League Mobile Bay Area Breastfeeding support meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. and the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are free and open to all women with an interest in breastfeeding. Babies and children are welcome. For information or support contact a leader. 251-689-2085, amandaLLLmobile@yahoo. com, meghanLLL@yahoo.com, or michelleLLLmobile@ yahoo.com. Facebook: La Leche League Mobile Bay Area. Mobile Bay Area La Leche League Meetings are the second Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. The number to call for the location is 251689-2085. We can also be found on Facebook at mobile bay area la leche league. Parent-Child Worship Service Each Wednesday in January and February, Dauphin Way United Methodist Church will offer a new Parent-Child Worship Service from 9:15-10:00 a.m. (room E207) for parents and their children ages birth to four-years-old. Relaxed and filled with music, prayer, a Bible story and coloring, this new program is a wonderful opportunity to worship with your precious little ones. The program will be short, and then kids can play while parents enjoy social time. Contact Dauphin Way UMC at 251-471-1511 for more information. Dauphin Way UMC is located at 1507 Dauphin Street, Mobile. The Family Center The Family Center’s classes in Mobile and Daphne are free and offer free childcare WITH minimum 24-HOUR RESERVATION. Night class includes supper and giftcards. All classes provide a certificate of completion. The Family Center of Mobile *Nurturing Parenting course teaches parenting skills such as teaching cooperation and peaceful bedtimes. Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., 12-week rotating series. Call 251-479-5700 to register. *The Responsible Fatherhood Program (RFP) classes are Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 p.m., but REQUIRE ADVANCE INTAKE APPOINTMENT. See daily listings for class topics. *Mondays: Together We Can, a cooperative parenting course, 8 weeks. *Tuesdays: Quenching the Father Thirst, (Four things every dad needs to know), 12 weeks. *Thursdays: Chill Skills Stress/Anger Management training, 4 weeks. 251-479-5700 for information on all Family Center classes. All held at 601 Bel Air Blvd, Suite 100, Mobile. www.familycentermobile.org or www.Facebook.com/ FatherhoodMobile Mobile Infirmary Hospital For complete information about class dates, times, and locations, or to schedule a tour of our maternity center, please call the childbirth education office at (251) 4352000. • Alzheimer’s Support Group Meetings for families and caregivers of patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Meets every second Thursday of every month. E.A. Roberts Alzheimer’s Center, 169 Mobile Infirmary Blvd. Preregistration Not required. Free. Call 251-435-6950 for more information. 10-11 a.m. • Birthing Basics Class This course is for parents who either have already experienced childbirth or who prefer to attend just one class because of time constraints. The four-hour weekend session (with breaks) includes a tour and all birthing information. The fee is $30 for patients delivering at Mobile Infirmary. Pre-registration is required; call 435-2000. Every last Sunday of the month. 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. • Cancer Support Group Meets every 4th Tuesday of the month from 10-11 a.m. • Gastric Band Support Meets every 3rd Thursday of the month from 6-7 p.m. • Gastric Bypass Support Meets every 2nd Thursday of the month from 6-7 p.m.
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• Preparation for Childbirth Series This series of classes includes all aspects of labor including natural coping skills and epidural anesthesia. Class participants will practice comfort measures and learn about post-delivery and newborn care. A maternity tour is included. Providence Hospital: www.providencehospital.org Providence Hospital is pleased to offer a variety of classes on childbirth issues. All classes are located in Conference Room I (located just inside the main lobby doors of the hospital beside the Gift Shop) unless otherwise specified. To register for classes or for more information, you may call 639-2938 to speak with our Childbirth Educator, Kathy Wade RN, or email kwade@providencehospital.org. For Daytime Breastfeeding classes only, you may call Marcia Ranew RN, our Lactation Consultant at 633-1749 or email mranew@providencehospital.org. Support Groups • Providence Hospital Breast “Friends” Meets the second Friday of every month at noon in the Moore Conference Room. The Moore Conference Room is located in the cafeteria. Call Robi Jones for more information, 251-639-2852. • Diabetes Support Group Classes meet in the Diabetes Center, Suite D-436 in the Providence Medical Office Plaza. Call 251-633-1987 for more information. Spring Hill Medical Center: www.springhillmedicalcenter.com • Better Breathers Support Group Meeting For people with pulmonary disorders. Meets on the fourth Monday of each month. 2-3 p.m. Gerald Wallace Auditorium. For more information, call 461-2438. • Breastfeeding Class One Wednesday per month. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at The Family Center. Benefits of breastfeeding, getting started, going back to work and FAQs are covered. Call 340-7770 early to pre-register. • Childbirth Preparation Classes Four consecutive Mondays (6:30-9 p.m.) at The Family Center. Register early. The class covers onset of labor, inductions, Cesarean sections, relaxation, anesthesia and postpartum. Includes a tour of the maternity units. Cost: $25 if delivering at Springhill Hospital. Call 340-7769 early to pre-register. • Childbirth Preparation: Accelerated Course One Saturday per month. 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. at The Family Center. Ideal for those who live out of town or will be delivering soon. $25. Call 340-7769 early to pre-register. • Me, Too! A Tour for Siblings Noon on the First Sunday of the month. Join us for an individualized tour and instruction for siblings ages 9 and younger. The event includes a tour of the maternity areas and tips on helping parents with the new baby. Parents must remain with their children. By Appointment ONLY. Call 340-7769 to schedule an appointment. • Infant CPR Learn this potentially life-saving technique while you are pregnant or soon after your baby’s birth. Covers infant CPR and choking. $5 if delivering at SMC. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. The Family Center (Bldg. 2, Fourth Floor). Call 3407769 early to pre-register. • NAMI Mobile Support Group A support group for family members of those who suffer from mental illness. Meetings are held the third Monday of every month. For more information: Diane Kent at 5918021. 6-7 p.m., Spring Hill Baptist Church Activity Center. • Resolve Through Sharing For parents who have lost a child before or immediately after birth. Meets the fourth Monday of every month, 7-8 p.m. Gerald Wallace Auditorium. Call 460-5323. USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital www.usahealthsystem.com/usacwh Classes: Advance reservations are required and may be made by calling 415-1069. No children at classes, please. Class size is limited. Advanced payment required to secure your reservation. If you are expecting multiples or having a c-section, please call for additional class information.
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• Preparing for Childbirth All-day Saturday class for the expectant mother and her support person (coach). Topics include: pregnancy changes, labor, role of the support coach, relaxation and breathing techniques, vaginal and cesarean births, postpartum care, and a tour of the maternity areas. Fee per couple: $30. You should plan on beginning the 3-week series when you are approximately 28 weeks pregnant. Class will meet in the CWEB2 Building behind the hospital. Every other month, 9-2. • Childbirth in a Nutshell This class includes a brief overview of labor and a tour of the maternity areas. Class meets first Tuesday every other month from 6:30-9 p.m. in the CWEB2 Building behind the hospital. Fee per couple: $15. • Breastfeeding This one-night class is for expectant and newly delivered mothers and their support persons who want to learn about breastfeeding. Topics include advantages, myths and facts, getting started, correct positioning, latching on, engorgement, returning to work and problem-solving. Class meets second Thursday from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the CWEB2 Building behind the hospital Fee: $5. Registration Information: Credit card payments are accepted by calling 415-1685. Mail payments for classes to: University of South Alabama, Children’s & Women’s Hospital, Education Department, 1700 Center St., Mobile, AL 36604.
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Boat Tour of the Delta and Mobile River Excursion features a tour of the diverse plant and animal life of the Delta as well as an up-close view of the activity of one of the nation’s busiest ports as the Delta Explorer travels up the Tensaw, across the Delta, down the Mobile River past the Alabama State Docks and shipbuilding and other activities of the Port of Mobile. The tour will be enlightened by the brilliant narration of John S. Sledge, author of the acclaimed recent book “The Mobile River” leaving a wake of history—some previously untold— behind. This is a second offering of the Sledge narrated tour by Blakeley that was sold out last fall. Copies of his book will also be available following the tour. The tour are three hours long beginning at 9:30 a.m. leaving from the Blakeley Park dock on the Tensaw River. Tickets can be purchased by calling (251) 626-5581 and paying with major credit cards. $40 adults/$20 children. Celebrate Easter – Saraland Branch It’s a celebration of all things Easter – arts and crafts and an egg hunt in the Library. Bring your cameras and take a picture with special guest, Peter Rabbit! Location: Saraland Public Library (111 Saraland Loop, Saraland) at 6:00 p.m. For more information, please call 675-2879.
Saturday, March 26
Easter in the Squares Come join us for Easter in the Squares under the oaks in Bienville Square from 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. This fun family event will start at with music and activities, including paper-flower making at 10:00 a.m. The Easter Egg Hunt for children 8 and younger will begin at 11:15, followed by the big Easter parade up Dauphin Street to Cathedral Square for and egg and sack races, among other activities. For more information, go to the DMA website, www. downtownmobile.org. Egg Hunt on the Hill The Egg Hunt on the Hill is from 9-11:30 a.m. Come enjoy pony rides, egg hunts, snacks, inflatables, train rides, balloon art and crafts. There is no charge for the event. This event takes place at Springhill Baptist Church (2 South McGregor Avenue). Community Easter Egg Hunt – Dauphin Island The town of Dauphin Island is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt held in Cadillac Square (601 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island) at 10:00 a.m. Woodridge Baptist Church – Easter Egg Hunt Our Annual Easter Egg Hunt is from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. This event is open to the entire community and we will have three separate hunts
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for different age groups from toddlers to elementary. Enjoy face painting, games, a presentation of the “Resurrection Eggs” and more! Location: Family Life Center Gym, 2700 Schillinger Rd. South. Cottontail Express at Wales West All aboard the Cottontail Express at Wales West, March 5 through March 26. Ride an authentic steam train to the Bunny Hutch. Take pictures with the Easter Bunny before your Easter Egg Hunt (tote provided) and make your own Easter themed craft. Enjoy FREE refreshments, Miniature Train Ride, Bunny Hay Ride, and Children’s Bounce House. Exciting Peep Canon, Petting Zoo, and Pony Ride available for a slight fee. Shop the Gift Shop, Cafe, and the Concession Stand. Open Saturdays and Sundays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Only $15 per person, plus tax; 2 and under are free. Group reservations and party planning available. Wales West is located at 13670 Smiley Street, Silverhill on Co. Rd.. 9, 1.5 mi. south of Co. Rd.. 48. More information at waleswest.com or 1-888-5695337 (232-2322 locally). Visit our web site to sign up for special offers.
Sunday, March 27
Easter Sunrise Service – Bellingrath Gardens As the sun rises over Bellingrath Gardens and Home on Easter Sunday, guests are invited to come and enjoy a special Sunrise Service with friends and family on Live Oak Plaza. The service will begin at 6:30 a.m. and is open to everyone in the community. There will be a continental breakfast available for purchase in the Magnolia Café after the service. Location: 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Theodore. For more information, visit www.bellingrath.org or call (251) 973-2217. 5 Rivers Sunday KID’S Matinee “Open Season” Come out and join us every Sunday for a free family, friendly film at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. The films play throughout the day. This week, a domesticated grizzly bear with no survival skills has his perfect world turned upside down when he meets Elliot, a scrawny, fast-talking mule deer. When Elliot convinces Boog to leave his cushy home in a park ranger’s garage to try a taste of the great outdoors, things quickly spiral out of control. Relocated to the forest with open season only three days away, Boog and Elliot must acclimate in a hurry. They must join forces to unite the woodland creatures and take the forest back! Location: 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, 30945 5 Rivers Boulevard, Spanish Fort. Please call (251) 625-0814 or find our Facebook page for more information.
Monday, March 28
Public Lecture: “Deep-Ocean Industrialization and Biodiversity Challenges for the 21st Century” Free Public Lecture by Dr. Lisa Levin, Director of the Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD. 7 - 8 p.m., John Counts Room (5950 Old Shell Road) at the Mitchell Center, University of South Alabama. Please call (251) 460-7136 for more information.
Thursday, March 31
A Night at the Races A night of fun, food and music is planned for Thursday, March 31st at “A Night at the Races”, a Kentucky Derbystyle party to benefit the children served by The Learning Tree in Mobile. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with heavy hors d’oeuvres, complimentary beverages, music and silent auction. The highlight of the evening will be a video mock horse race. Tickets may be purchased for $60 per person. For sponsor information or to reserve tickets, please call Teresa Atkins, Resource Development Coordinator at (251) 331-2633. Art Talk: American Art Part 1 The Museum is proud to welcome Dr. Robert Bantens for a special presentation of the visual history that gave rise to American modern art as we know it today. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Mobile Museum of Art (4850 Museum Drive). Please visit www.mobilemuseumofart.com for more information.
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Friday, April 1
Harlem Globetrotters – Mitchell Center Come celebrate with the Harlem Globetrotters as they celebrate 90 amazing years. This event starts at 7:00 p.m. at USA Mitchell Center (5950 Old Shell Road, Mobile). Please visit www.southalabama.edu/mitchellcenter for more information. Gianni Schicchi – Mobile Opera The product of Puccini’s comic genius and one of the funniest operas ever written. Set in Florence, Italy, the play opens with Buoso Donati’s family gathered around his deathbed. As the wealthy man expires the greedy kin tear the room apart searching for the will but when they find it, they discover that everything is left to the Church. Seriously funny machinations ensue as they employ the title character to outwit this turn of events, only to have themselves outwitted in the process. This production marks the 4th of Mobile Opera’s Puccini Project designed to produce all of Puccini’s operatic works. April 1 at 8:00 p.m. and April 3 at 2:30 p.m. at the Temple Downtown Mobile (351 St. Francis Street). Please visit www.mobileopera.org for information. Joe Jefferson Playhouse presents “Little Shop of Horrors” A musical comedy about Seymour, a hapless florist shop worker who raises a plant with an interesting diet. As the story develops, Seymour must choose between his life on skid row, the possibility of love with the beautiful Audrey, and the fortune and fame that comes with raising his special plant. The show runs over three weekends, April 1 through April 17. Friday–Saturday show times are at 8 p.m. Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20; $15 for seniors and military; $10 for students. The Playhouse is at 11 S. Carlen St. To order tickets, visit joejeffersonplayers.com, call (251) 471-1534, or email info@joejeffersonplayers.com. Little Discoveries with Mr. Wayne Mr. Wayne from the Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center presents lessons and projects fusing science and literature for preschool children. For more information, please call the Children’s Department at 208-7086 or email crhodes@ mplonline.org. Location: Ben May Main Library (ages 3-6) from 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Official Launch Party - The Jazz Studio April is Jazz Appreciation month! Please join the Mobile Big Band Society for the official launch of The Jazz Studio, a program to increase the education and awareness of Jazz and showcase local and regional musicians. The event begins with a reception in the Armbrecht/Briskman Meeting Room (Ben May Main Library) from 5 – 6:30 p.m. followed by a performance in Bernheim Hall, featuring Live Jazz Quartet and several youth musicians. Admission at the door is $30, cash or check only. For more information, please call The Jazz Studio at 251-545-4244. Spanish Fort Town Center Spring Break Bash Spanish Fort Town Center invites you to a Spring Break Bash. There will be activities for the entire family, including inflatable slides, bounce houses, caricature and airbrush artists, face painting, character photo-opps, magicians, food trucks, and much more! The Town Center Park is located at 29000 Bass Pro Drive, Spanish Fort, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. For more information contact Christy Raley, Christy@esjump.com or call (251) 269-7088.
Saturday, April 2
Puttin’ on the Grits The Eastern Shore Art Center and Committee on Public Art celebrate all things Southern with their second annual fundraising event! This year’s theme is Bacon, Bouron and Boots! Cost is $75. Live music, art auction, and more Southern treats and eats at the Fairhope Civic Center from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.! Please visit www.esartcenter.com/ special-events.php for more information. 23rd Annual Camellia Classic Open Car Show – Bellingrath Gardens Stroll Through hundreds of classic and vintage automobiles including the Model T, antique Mustangs, Firebirds and more on the Great Lawn at Bellingrath Gardens and home. Gates open at 8:00 a.m. at Bellingrath Gardens (12401 Bellingrath Gardens Rd, Theodore). Foosackly’s will be served. Proceeds from the car show benefit Feeding the Gulf Coast and The Juvenile Diabetes Association. For more information, please visit www.mobilemustangclub.org.
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Family Calendar Mobile Symphony Orchestra presents Black Jacket Symphony The Black Jacket Symphony Presents Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” at the Saenger Theatre (6 Joachim St, Mobile) at 7:00 p.m. For more information, please visit mobilesymphony.org. Eimaj Kidz presents Fashion Over the Rainbow (Fashion & Talent Showcase) Eimaj Kidz presents Fashion Over the Rainbow (Fashion & Talent Showcase). Doors open at 4 p.m. Location: Gallery 450, 450 Dauphin Street Mobile. Tickets can be purchased online at www.eventbrite.com/e/over-the-rainbow-fashiontalent-showcase-tickets-20893400724. For More Info Contact: Jamie at 251-888-0974 or email: eimajkidz@ gmail.com - www.eimajkidz.com. Dauphin Island Sunset Bridge 5K Run Sponsored by South Mobile County Tourism Authority, this is an annual 5k run across the Dauphin Island Bridge. Event will begin at the Dauphin Island Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo Site (531 Lemoyne Drive Dauphin Island) at 5:30 p.m. Runners will travel north to the high rise section of the Dauphin Island Bridge and returns, showcasing the natural beauty of the Mississippi Sound and surrounding region. Please visit Eventbrite.com to register. 2016 Young Authors Conference with Guest Author Heather Montgomery Come meet children’s nonfiction author, Heather L. Montgomery. Her books include: “How Rude!”, “Wild Wacky Animals!”, “Unsolved Mysteries of Nature and more!” Ms. Montgomery has a B.S. in Biology and a M.S. in Environmental Education. Her presentation to students and families will demonstrate how much fun you can have connecting science (and gross animals) with writing! In addition to the morning Conference for students in grades 3 - 6, we will have our third Teen Writing Fair and Workshop from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. for grades 7 - 12. Students will meet and talk to published authors and others who make a living from writing for newspapers, magazines, and websites. Like a Career Fair, students will rotate from table to table, meeting and holding discussions with our guests. Refreshments will be served and there will be an open mic for Teen Writers. The third edition of the Both Sides of the Bay Teen Literary Magazine will also be unveiled at this program. Location: West Regional ranch 9:00 a.m. For more information on the Conference, call 251-391-5376 or email gillespiee@bellsouth.net. For more information on the author and her books, go to www.heatherlmontgomery.com. Coastal Alabama Storytelling-Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council Dauphin Island and South Mobile County, Alabama residents giving accounts of growing up during the 1930s and 1940s on a barrier island with no bridge access and making a living from the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Mobile Bay, along with cultural demonstrations and “roots” music, will amount to a day well spent on the Island! The Fest will feature several local personalities telling stories of coastal life in bygone days, and professional storyteller Dolores Hydock performing excerpts from diaries kept by a young Alabama woman during the Civil War. Accompanying Hydock will be nationally-known music historian, Bobby Horton, noted for his musical work with Ken Burns’ PBS “Civil War” series, who will perform Civil War camp songs and other period and original tunes to further illustrate Alabama’s Civil War days. Cultural demonstrations such as boat building, net weaving, net casting, oystering, shrimping and crabbing will also be featured at the Festival. Musical entertainment for the event will be performed by members of Port City Songwiters, based in Mobile. Children age 10 and younger will be admitted free of charge, limited to two children age 10 and younger per each adult ticketholder. Please visit www.dauphinislandtourism.com for more information. Gumbo Chili Showdown The students of the University of South Alabama College of Medicine are bringing back the Gumbo Chili Showdown. The USA Jaguars Spring Football Game will follow at 12:00 p.m. The Showdown is a competition between teams to see who can prepare the very best pot of gumbo or chili. All of the funds collected benefit the Regan Robinson Young Scholarship. 10:30 a.m. at Ladd Pebbles Stadium. Please visit www.facebook.com/gumbochili for more information. Get Your Rear in Gear Run/Walk to help raise funds for colon cancer awareness
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efforts in the Mobile-area. Money raised will stay in our community to encourage screening and education for the nation’s No. 2 cancer killer. With your help, we can increase positively impact screening rates for this highly preventable cancer. Battleship Parkway with run starting at 7:00 a.m. Please visit events.getyourrearingear.com to register. Richard’s DAR House Spring Garden Party The Richards DAR House Museum is having a Spring Garden Party from 2-5 p.m. Cost per ticket will be $20; proceeds will go to the SAVE THE IRONWORK project. For information, call Sheila Shell, 251-208-7320. Crepe Myrtle Trail Ride Come join us for the THIRD Annual Crepe Myrtle Trail Ride at 8:00 a.m. at Arlington Park at Brookley Complex! Featuring: Historic opportunity to bike ride the Brookley By the Bay the east side of Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley (on the water side of the runway); Fun and educational talks about the Crepe Myrtle Trail and the natural areas that make Mobile beautiful and Fun group ride with beautiful views of Mobile Bay. Register for the Ride at www. crepemyrtleride.com. Joe Jefferson Playhouse “Little Shop of Horrors” See April 1 for more information.
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Philanthropy, is April 7 at The Grounds Exhibit Hall, 1035 N. Cody Road in Mobile. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with buffet dinner at 7 p.m. Guest speaker will be David Morris, founder of QB Country. The event will also feature sportsthemed tablescapes, live music by Tony Bowers and a silent auction. Tickets are $50 per person. For information on purchasing tickets, sponsoring a table or making a donation, call 251-533-5820. Alabama’s Own Nat King Cole Daphne Simpkins, a member of the Alabama Humanities Foundation’s Road Scholars Speakers Bureau, will present “Alabama’s Own Nat King Cole.” Nat King Cole not only lived the American dream, but he helped create it. As one of the most memorable voices in American music, Nat Cole literally went from rags to riches while singing about love, loss, the Mona Lisa and a Nature Boy. Cole’s life story parallels the growth of jazz in America, but his is also an interesting success story which occurred, in part, during the civil rights movement. He was an artist, a performer and a businessman. This presentation explores his legacies. Location: Ben May Main Library at 6:00 p.m.
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5 Rivers StoryTime: “Crickwing” by Janell Cannon The 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month is StoryTime at 5 Rivers from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Children under the age of 6 are welcome to stop by for a free reading of a nature based story followed by arts and crafts. In this week’s story, Crickwing never set out to be a bully-he wanted only to create his art in peace. But the little cockroach is an easy target for the bigger creatures in the forest. In his frustration he decides to even the score by bullying the leafcutter ants. They’re just so easy to pick on. Big mistake. Nobody angers the leafcutter queen and gets away with it. Location: 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, 30945 5 Rivers Boulevard, Spanish Fort. Please call (251) 625-0814 or find our Facebook page for more information. 5 Rivers Outdoor Adventure Night Meet and mingle with local outdoor enthusiasts and enjoy monthly programs. 7 - 8:30 p.m. Mobile Bay Canoe and Kayak Club. 7 - 8:30 p.m. Mobile Bay Sierra Club. Location: 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, 30945 5 Rivers Boulevard, Spanish Fort. Free, everyone is welcome. Please call (251) 625-0814 or find our Facebook page for more information. Dr. John & The Nite Trippers HUKA Entertainment & 92 ZEW present Dr. John & The Nite Trippers at 7:00 p.m. at the Saenger Theatre (6 Joachim Street). Please visit www.mobilesaenger.com.
The YMCA of South Alabama Inaugural Clay Tournament The Hearin-Chandler Family YMCA will host its inaugural Aiming For A Better Us Sporting Clay Tournament in support of the Annual Y Campaign for Youth and Families. With a 9:00 a.m. shot-gun start at Taylor Creek Sporting Clays, this will be a full day of competition, fellowship and fun. Funds raised from this event will be used to meet the needs within the Gulf Coast community and ensure everyone in Mobile and Baldwin counties has access to vital programs and resources that support youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Y, a non-profit Christian organization, operates five locations and hundreds of programs across Mobile and Baldwin counties. Registration is currently available for four member teams, at $500 per team. Individual shooters are accepted at $150 per shooter. Registration includes lunch and tournament swag. Numerous sponsorships are available, from presenting sponsors for $2,500 to target sponsors for $100. For more information – including sponsorship and ticket information, or to make a donation in support of the Y Campaign for Youth and Families, please contact Tricia Dueitt at 251.344.4856 or hcyoutreach@ysal.org. To register, please go to https://aiming-for-a-better-usclayshoot-tickets.eventbrite.com. Southsounds Music and Art Festival Southsounds is the first festival dedicated to showcasing the best musicians and artists in the south. The festival will be held April 8 - 10 in downtown Mobile in various venues. Tickets and more information online now at southsoundsfest.com. Spring Movie Nights Spring Movie Night at Semmes Community Park at 7:00 p.m. Please visit www.cityofsemmes.org for more information. Joe Jefferson Playhouse “Little Shop of Horrors” See April 1 for more information.
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Gianni Schicchi – Mobile Opera See April 1 for more information. Joe Jefferson Playhouse presents “Little Shop of Horrors” See April 1 for more information.
Tuesday, April 5
Brown Bag in Bienville Square Spring has sprung in downtown Mobile! Come out and listen to the soothing sounds of live jazz as you lunch in Bienville Square around the historic Ketchum Fountain. Catt Sirten sets up live musicians and the City sets up tables for your enjoyment each Wednesday in the spring. To make your Brown Baggin’ easier, stop in at your favorite Bienville Square eateries and ask for the Brown Bag special. They will provide you with your lunch to go in a nifty “Brown Bag” that you can easily transport to the Square and recycle in one of Keep Mobile Beautiful’s recycle bins! Wednesdays, April 6 through May from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
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Dauphin Island Discovery Day Join us at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab for Discovery Day. The fun starts at 10 a.m. and lasts until 2 p.m. Visitors will also have a chance to tour our research vessel Alabama Discovery. Touch tanks, arts & crafts, and interactive exhibits create an amazing learning experience for all ages. Our marine scientists and graduate students will be on hand to answer your questions and share their ongoing research projects. Planning to join the DISL team for Discovery Day is Smoky the Bear, the Azalea Trail Maids, Alabama Power with their Electric Car, Weeks Bay National Estuarine, Share the Beach, and more. The day is free, except for a reduced adult admission to the Estuarium. For more information call the Dauphin Island Sea Lab at 251861-2141 or visit www.disl.org. Special Day for Special Needs Families Join us at Shiloh Baptist Church (717 Cleveland Rd.. Saraland) starting at 9:30 a.m. for a special day for special needs families. We will have zipline, lots of games, bounce house, lunch, your very own buddy and much more!
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Family Calendar Mobile Symphony Orchestra presents “A Thousand and One Nights” Two of the most beloved pieces of Russian music, together on one concert. Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade portrays the alluring stories – and storyteller – of “1001 Nights”. Tchaikovsky’s first piano concerto, rejected by its first pianist, found enormous success after its premiere in America. Pianist Conrad Tao, not yet 21, has been hailed as a “ferociously talented” musician of “probing intellect and open-hearted vision.” Saenger Theatre at 6 Joachim Street at 7:00 p.m. and April 10 at 2:30 p.m. Please visit mobilesymphony.org for more information. 8K by the Bay – plus 2 Miler and Fun Run Certified 8K race that starts and finishes in Arlington Park at Brookley Field and runs along beautiful Mobile Bay. Starts at 8:00 a.m. The certified 2 Mile course is an out and back that starts and finishes at Arlington Park. The Fun Run is approximately 1 mile. Race will be followed by a post-race party featuring awards, music, and refreshing food and beverages. Proceeds from the event will benefit Penelope House - a shelter for victims of domestic abuse. Register for this event at: events.com/r/en_US/registration/8k-by-the-bay---plus-2mile-and-fun-run-mobile-april-12343 Sidewalk Competition Sidewalk Art competition on the streets around Cathedral Square in Mobile from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Artists will create chalk masterpieces during the SouthSounds Music and Arts Festival. Please visit mobilearts.org for more information. Mobile Pops Band Concert – Dauphin Island The Mobile Pops will perform at the Dauphin Island Water Tower at 6:00 p.m. Please visit www.themobilepops.com for more information. Joe Jefferson Playhouse presents “Little Shop of Horrors” See April 1 for more information. Southsounds Music and Art Festival See April 8 for more information.
Sunday, April 10
5 Rivers Sunday Matinee “Nature’s Great Events” Come out and join us every Sunday for a free familyfriendly film. The films play throughout the day. This week, “Nature’s Great Events” takes up the mantle left by the stunning BBC series Planet Earth, and offers a closer look at some of the most fascinating and dramatic natural happenings on the planet. Narrated by David Attenborough, it digs in some detail into the impact of certain events on nature, and manages to hone in on small stories in the midst of major happenings. Location: 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, 30945 5 Rivers Boulevard, Spanish Fort. Please call (251) 625-0814 or find our Facebook page for more information. Joe Jefferson Playhouse presents “Little Shop of Horrors” See April 1 for more information. Mobile Symphony Orchestra presents “A Thousand and One Nights” See April 9 for more information. Southsounds Music and Art Festival See April 8 for more information.
Tuesday, April 12
7th Annual Crawfish in the Courtyard Heralding the official opening of crawfish season on the Gulf Coast, the Exploreum Junior Advisory Board is hosting its 7th annual Crawfish in the Courtyard. The signature Cajun-themed fundraising soiree will be held at the science center at 6:00 p.m. All event proceeds will benefit Discover Science, the Exploreum’s program with the Mobile Housing Board to provide underserved children engaging educational science experiences including IMAX film, lab demonstrations and science camps. More than 400 guests attended the previous crawfish event and raised more than $20,000 impacting for the program. Event hosts are the Exploreum’s Junior Advisory Board, a volunteer organization of leaders from the young professional community dedicated to raise awareness and support for the Exploreum Science Center. Admission to Crawfish in the Courtyard is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Please call (251) 208-6873 for more information.
5 Rivers Outdoor Adventure Night Meet and mingle with local outdoor enthusiasts and enjoy monthly programs. 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Alabama Hiking Trail Society; 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Mobile Bay Environmental Educators; 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Mobile Bay Audubon Society. Free, everyone is welcome. Location: 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, 30945 5 Rivers Boulevard, Spanish Fort. Please call (251) 625-0814 or find our Facebook page for more information.
Wednesday, April 13 Brown Bag in Bienville Square See April 6 for more information.
Thursday, April 14
The BMW of Mobile ‘Little Black Dress’ Event This year’s Little Black Dress event will be held at Fort Whiting Auditorium. This annual event includes a cocktail party and fast-paced New York style runway show, featuring local “McModels” in designer fashions by Dillards. Tickets are $100 per person general admission, with additional seating and sponsorship opportunities still available. For more information, please visit their website at www.rmhcmobile.org, or call 251.694.6873. For donation wish-list items please visit www.rmhcmobile.org/ wish-list. Art Talk – Mobile Museum of Art Dr. Robert Bantens is back for Part II of the visual history of American Art from 7 - 9 p.m. at Mobile Museum of Art (4850 Museum Drive). Please visit www. mobilemuseumofart.com for more information. Kids Studio – Ben May Main Library Children and their parents are invited to explore contemporary art and music through hands-on and mindson activities that stimulate and deepen their understanding of current exhibitions. Kids Studio is a free after-school class that helps children investigate themes relevant to Alabama’s culture and heritage through literature and art while using the current exhibition, History Refused to Die. Location: Ben May Main Library (ages 8-13) from 4 - 5 p.m. For more information, please call the Children’s Department at 208-7086 or email crhodes@mplonline.org.
Friday, April 15
Mobile Theatre Guild presents “Barefoot in the Park” A free-spirited bride and her buttoned-down groom settle down to some rocky happily-ever-aftering in a Greenwich Village walk-up, occasionally invaded by the bride’s easily winded mother and the quirky bohemian who lives in the attic. A Neil Simon classic! Weekends from April 15 – May 1. Friday and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. at the Mobile Theatre Guild (14 North Lafayette Street). Please visit mobiletheatreguild.org for more information. Joe Jefferson Playhouse presents “Little Shop of Horrors” See April 1 for more information.
Saturday, April 16
Market on the Square Shop for the freshest crop in Cathedral Square! This time of year is our favorite because you can buy locally grown tomatoes, potatoes, sweet corn, cantaloupes, watermelons, plants and flowers, as well as seafood, baked goods, pastas, casseroles, pies, handcrafted goods and much more. Stay for live music on the green! Saturdays April 16 - July 30, from 7:30 a.m. until noon. For more information, please call (251) 208-1550. Serve it Up for Love Tennis Tournament The 2016 Al Fuchs Memorial Greater Mobile Junior Championship will be held at the Copeland Cox Tennis Center. Briggs Equipment is the Presenting sponsor. This junior tournament is open to girls and boys in age brackets 8-10-12-14-16-18. Quick Start will be used for 8 year olds and under to help them learn the game. This half day event will be U.S.T.A. sanctioned. Each player will receive a signature t-shirt and a goody bag. Breakfast will
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Family Calendar be furnished by Fresh Market and lunch will be provided by Wintzell’s Oyster House. The Orthopedic Group will provide medical coverage for the event. If you would like to help with the tournament or become a sponsor please contact Elaine Henderson ehendersonnderson@cacmobile. org and check our web site www.serveitupwithlove.com. Color Me Rad 5K We’re the only 5K that will send you running through RAD color stations and leave you covered from head to toe in powders and gels of pink, yellow, green, blue, and violet. Not only will you be having healthy amounts of fun, but you’ll be getting your daily exercise in the process. To top it off, we’re making it rain with free t-shirts, a RAD temporary tattoo, and a Goo Guard phone case for all regular participants. Location: Greater Gulf State Fairgrounds, 1035 Cody Rd. N., Mobile. Please visit www.colormerad.com/ location/mobile for more information. St. Mary Parish Knights of Columbus for Crawfish and Bluegrass Feast on thousands of pounds of crawfish and enjoy some of the hottest bluegrass bands including this year’s Headliner, The Steel City Jug Slammers! Fellow bands include Eldon Bryson and the Azalea Bluegrass Band, Fat Man Squeeze, and the Cottage Hillbillies. The Knights and sponsor Azalea Seafood & Gumbo will cook and serve the crawfish. Gumbo, hot dogs, and chips are also available. The event takes place from 4 to 9 p.m. on the St. Mary Catholic School Campus in Historic Midtown Mobile rain or shine! Admission is $30 per adult, and $35 at the door. High school student’s age 13-18 who present a valid high school student ID or other photo ID with birth date are $15 at the door. Children age 12 and under are admitted free! Advance tickets to the Extravaganza can be ordered online now at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2518050. St. Mary Catholic School is located at 107 N. Lafayette Street across from McGill-Toolen Catholic High School in Mobile’s Old Dauphin Way Historic District (festival entrance at 1450 Old Shell). For more information contact the St. Mary Parish Development Office at 432-8678, ext. 3. Guests are also asked to bring non-perishable food items for donation to the FEEDING THE GULF COAST (formerly the Mobile Bay Area Food Bank). A list of what items are needed and what cannot be accepted can be found at feedingthegulfcoast.org. Oak Forum The Live Oak Forum is cultural, educational and entertainment experience that’s coming to Mobile. “The Forum” is being held for the first time at the Historic Holiday Inn (downtown Mobile). Doors open at 7 a.m. and the event will begin at 8 a.m. sharp. The Forum strives to create an environment for learning and growing through hearing the personal experiences of our speakers tempered with a dose of one’s own self-reflection. Mobile Pops Band Concert The Mobile Pops Band will be performing at 7:00 p.m. at Medal of Honor Park in Mobile. Please visit www. themobilepops.com for more information. The Gulf Coast Hound Club – ASFA Lure Coursing Trail Does your dog like chasing things? The Gulf Coast Hound Club is holding an ASFA Lure Coursing Trial and AKC C.A.T (Course Ability Test). Every qualifying run will receive a ribbon. Bring your dogs our for some fun April 16 and 17, Mary G. Montgomery High School Field, the corner of Snow Road and Highway 98. Starting times are 8 a.m. for the ASFA coursing and AKC C.A.T at 2 p.m. (or 30 min. after the ASFA coursing). Requirements for your dog to participate: All dogs must have proof of up to date vaccinations to be allowed to attend. Proof of vaccinations will be checked. All dogs that will be running C.A.T for a title will be required to have an AKC registered number and have proof at time of registration. For more information call Dan Elkes at (251) 459-4970 or visit us on FacebookGulf Coast Hound Club. Joe Jefferson Playhouse presents “Little Shop of Horrors” See April 1 for more information. Mobile Theatre Guild presents “Barefoot in the Park” See April 15 for more information.
Sunday, April 17
5 Rivers Animal Ambassadors Meet and Greet Alabama has one of the highest plant and animal
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diversities in the United States. Join a member of our human educational staff and meet one of the local critter inhabitants from the Mobile-Tensaw Delta and beyond. 2:00 - 2:30, Free. Location: 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, 30945 5 Rivers Boulevard, Spanish Fort. Please call (251) 625-0814 or find our Facebook page for more information. 5 Rivers Sunday KID’S Matinee “Ice Age: The Meltdown” Come out and join us every Sunday for a free familyfriendly film at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. The films play throughout the day. This week, your favorite sub-zero heroes are back for another incredible adventure in the super-cool animated comedy Ice Age the Meltdown! Location: 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, 30945 5 Rivers Boulevard, Spanish Fort. Please call (251) 625-0814 or find our Facebook page for more information. Joe Jefferson Playhouse presents “Little Shop of Horrors” See April 1 for more information. Mobile Theatre Guild presents “Barefoot in the Park” See April 15 for more information. The Gulf Coast Hound Club – ASFA Lure Coursing Trail See April 16 for more information.
Tuesday, April 19
5 Rivers StoryTime: “Izzie Lizzie Alligator” by Suzanne Tate The 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month is StoryTime at 5 Rivers. Children under the age of 6 are welcome to stop by for a free reading of a nature-based story followed by arts and crafts. This week, learn about the family behavior of one of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta’s most notorious creature, the American Alligator. Location: 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, 30945 5 Rivers Boulevard, Spanish Fort. Please call (251) 625-0814 or find our Facebook page for more information.
Wednesday, April 20 Brown Bag in Bienville Square See April 6 for more information.
Thursday, April 21
Spark Talk Dr. Yazdani, “The Heart of the Matter: From Da Vinci to Today, A Look at Advancements in Cardio Medical Technology”. The Spark Talk begins at 6:00 p.m. at Gulf Coast Exploreum (65 Government Street, Mobile). Admission for the Spark Talk is $6 per person and can be paid at the box office the evening of the event. For more information call the Gulf Coast Exploreum Box Office at 208-6893. Live at the Museum: D. Saunders D. Saunders is an R&B/jazz recording artist from Chesapeake, VA, known for his strong vocals and energetic performances. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Mobile Museum of Art (4850 Museum Dr.). Cost $10. Please visit www. mobilemuseumofart.com/programs/live-at-the-museum for more information. Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy Lucky Ducky Event Join Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy for a night of fun on the high seas! This event will feature live music by RuffWater, food, an art auction and drawings for different themed baskets. Location: Alabama Contemporary Art Center, 301 Conti Street, Mobile at 6:00 p.m. Visit ssluckyducky. eventbrite.com to purchase tickets and to find more information. SARPC 18th Annual Business Expo & Job Fair The South Alabama Regional Planning Commission’s 18th Annual Business Expo & Jobs Fair will take place at The Grounds (Greater Gulf State Fair Grounds) from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Please visit www.sawdc.com for more information. CCA Western Shore Annual Bay Blast Crawfish, Beer, Silent Auction, Raffles, CCA Merchandise, and live music by Eric Erdman. Tickets are $40 (single) or $55 (couple) and includes a one year CCA Membership. Tickets available on CCA website on March 1st. Location:
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The Pelican Reef (11799 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Theodore) from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Please visit www.ccaalabama. org for more information. Springhill Medical Center’s For Boys Only Wallace Conference Center (Building 2, Fourth Floor) from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., 3715 Dauphin St., Mobile. Boys ages 10 and older can hear Dr. William Terry, Jr., urologist at Urology Oncology Specialists, discuss the physical changes to be expected as boys mature. Also, he will provide information on what girls are experiencing at the same age. Light meal provided. FREE! Call 460-5447 to make a reservation. Second Chance Consignment Sale Join us for our consignment sale – we will have furniture, home and all age items. Located at Aba Shrine (corner of Schillinger and Hitt Road). Sale on Thursday (7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.), Friday (9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.) and Saturday (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.). Please visit www. secondchanceconsignmentsale.com for more information.
Friday, April 22
Playhouse in the Park presents “Charlotte’s Web” The production is based on the beloved children’s classic by E.B. White, with music by Charles Strouse. Public Shows will run for 3 weekends from April 22nd - May 8th. Please call (251)602-0630 or visit playhouseinthepark.org for more information. Chickasaw Civic Theatre presents “Oklahoma” Chickasaw Civic Theatre presents “Oklahoma on April 22-May 8 at Chickasaw Civic Theatre, Chickasaw. With show stopping tunes including “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’,” “I Cain’t Say No” and “People Will Say We’re in Love,” the show is one of America’s most enduring musicals. Friday and Saturday show times are at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15; $12 for seniors, military and students. The show is directed by Nedra Bloom. The Lola Phillips Playhouse is at 801 Iroquois St. in Chickasaw, just off of Exit 10 on I-65N. To make reservations, visit cctshows.com, call (251) 457-8887 or email theatre@cctshows.com. Mobile Theatre Guild presents “Barefoot in the Park” See April 15 for more information. Second Chance Consignment Sale See April 21 for more information.
Saturday, April 23
Infirmary Health Duathlon The 2016 Infirmary Duathlon is set for 8 a.m. This running and cycling combination race consists of a two-mile run, 10-mile bike ride and a two-mile run through the streets of midtown Mobile. New to this year’s event, the Infirmary Foundation will award prize money totaling $3,000 to the top first ($1000), second ($350) and third ($150) place male and female winners. The event will also include a post-party featuring a variety of local food truck vendors for athletes and spectators to enjoy. The race attracts both professional and amateur athletes. Since its origination, the event has raised more than $110,000 for special projects at Mobile Infirmary and its various community partners. For more information and to register, visit infirmaryduathlon. org. Earth Day Mobile Bay The Mobile Bay area celebration of Earth Day is inspired by the worldwide and national Earth Day, which promotes environmental citizenship and steers environmental awareness around the world. Location: Fairhope Pier Park, Fairhope, Alabama starting at 10:00 a.m. Free Admission. Please visit www.earthdaymobilebay.org for more information. Bald Eagle Bash The 7th annual fundraiser for the Weeks Bay Foundation, the only nationally accredited land trust in coastal Alabama, will be held at the waterfront Tonsmeire Weeks Bay Resource Center at the Fish River Bridge on U.S. Highway 98 in Fairhope. Enjoy “a taste of Weeks Bay” featuring fresh Gulf shrimp prepared by top local restaurants with live music by The Mulligan Brothers. Tickets are $40 in advance or $45 at the gate. Entry is free for children 10 and under. Beverages are included in the price of admission, and free parking is available at the Weeks Bay Reserve Safe Harbor site, with BRATS shuttles providing transportation to the event. For more information or to
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purchase tickets, go to www.BaldEagleBash.com or call (251) 990-5004. Tickets are also available for purchase at Page & Palette in Fairhope, the Foundation office, the Reserve, and from Foundation board members. Time: 4 - 7 p.m. at Tonsmeire Weeks Bay Resource Center (US Hwy 98, Fairhope). Mobile Food and Wine Experience Grand Tasting The Mobile Food + Wine Experience is pleased to announce our Grand Tasting Event at the new GulfQuest Museum in downtown Mobile! Our Grand Tasting will feature fine wines from top wine distributors across the Gulf Coast as well as food from Mobile’s best restaurants and caterers. Tickets to the Grand Tasting will include free admission to the GulfQuest Museum, allowing you to enjoy their exhibits while you sip on the hottest new Pinot! You may purchase tickets at eventbrite.com. Ben Folds with Ymusic Ben Folds concert at 7:00 p.m. at the Saenger Theatre (6 Joachim Street). Please visit www.mobilesaenger.com for more information. Math Path Math Path! Serial entrepreneurs Brooks and Mandee Cockle of Mobile Rundown and a small army of volunteers will cover sections of Mobile in sidewalk chalk math challenges appropriate for students in grades K - 5.The Conkles found support for their idea via www.onemobile.org, a nonprofit platform that facilitates collaboration and helps residents bring local ideas to life. Math Path will include routes in Spring Hill, Downtown and Midtown Mobile, but hopefully a few other neighborhoods. The math problems will be color-coded by grade level, so all children will stay on the same route. Students who participate will get plenty of fresh air, exercise and encouragement along the way as they pop into participating small businesses along each route to check their answers and have their ‘passports’ stamped. There will also be fun, photo-ready sidewalk chalk art sprinkled along each route. For more information visit on.fb.me/1VQv4xp. 5 Rivers on the Road: Earth Day Mobile at Fairhope Pier There will be plenty of things to do and see at this year’s Earth Day at Fairhope Pier from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Drop by and say hi to the 5 Rivers Crew! Free Admission. 58th Annual Dauphin Island Race Often called the largest single-day point-to-point race in the United States, the 58th Annual Dauphin Island Race will be held on Mobile Bay. Join us for three days of sailing fun including two competitive races and the Party on the Island. With live bands, refreshments and amenities, you’ll enjoy your stay on the Island. Come race with us! Please visit 58thdauphinislandrace.com for more information. WBA Steel Magnolia Soiree Join the Women’s Business Alliance for their annual Steel Magnolia Soiree! This signature event features a shrimp & crawfish boil, pig on a spit, open bar, art auction, live band, and of course...a bleeding armadillo cake! What better way to spend a Saturday evening! All proceeds from this event will benefit the Women’s Business Alliance Know Your Money Grow Your Money Financial Literacy Program for students, veterans, and entrepreneurs! Location: Rogers-Williams Historical Mansion at 250 St. Anthony Street, Mobile from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Please visit www.womensbusinessalliance.org/steelmagnolias for more information. Chickasaw Civic Theatre presents “Oklahoma” See April 22 for more information. Market on the Square See April 16 for more information. Mobile Theatre Guild presents “Barefoot in the Park” See April 15 for more information. Second Chance Consignment Sale See April 21 for more information.
Sunday, April 24
5 Rivers Sunday Matinee “Human Planet” Come out and join us every Sunday for a free familyfriendly film. The films play throughout the day. This week, watch a breathtaking celebration of the amazing, complex, profound and sometimes challenging relationship between humankind and nature. Humans are the ultimate animals - the most successful species on the planet. From the frozen Arctic to steamy rainforests, from tiny islands in vast oceans to parched deserts, people have found remarkable ways to adapt and survive. We’ve done this by harnessing our immense courage and ingenuity; learning to live with and utilize the other creatures with which we
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Wednesday, April 27 Brown Bag in Bienville Square See April 6 for more information.
Thursday, April 28
Springhill Medical Center’s For Boys Only Wallace Conference Center (Building 2, Fourth Floor) from 6 - 7:30 p.m. 3715 Dauphin St., Mobile. Boys ages 10 and older can hear Dr. William Terry, Jr., urologist at Urology Oncology Specialists; discuss the physical changes to be expected as boys mature. Also, he will provide information
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on what girls are experiencing at the same age. Light meal 2/3/15 10:28 AM provided. Cost: FREE! Call 460-5447 to make a reservation.
Friday, April 29
Village of Spring Hill’s Fifth Annual Sidewalk-AThon The Village of Spring Hill will hold its fifth annual Sidewalk-A-Thon from 4 to 7 p.m. The Sidewalk-A-Thon is a one-mile walk from the Moorer Public Library on South McGregor Avenue to Dorn Field on the campus of Spring Hill College to raise money for additional sidewalk construction in the Village. Proceeds from the 2016 Sidewalk-A-Thon will be used to construct new sidewalks on Bit & Spur Road. Children and adults of all ages are invited to attend! For more information and online registration, visit www.thevillageofspringhill.com. Chickasaw Civic Theatre presents “Oklahoma” See April 22 for more information. Mobile Theatre Guild presents “Barefoot in the Park” See April 15 for more information.
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Delta Woods and Water Expo The Delta Woods and Waters Expo, an annual event sponsored by the City of Spanish Fort and held at 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, celebrates the beauty of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta. Featuring a variety of informative presentations, exhibitions and interactive displays by experienced outdoorsmen, professionals, educators and enthusiasts, the Delta Woods & Waters Expo includes fun and exciting hands-on demonstrations which allow attendees to learn and practice new skills with one-on-one instruction. The mission of the Delta Woods & Waters Expo is to promote responsible and enjoyable outdoor recreational experiences through a fun and educational event. Saturday, April 30th is Family Day, open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with FREE ADMISSION and plenty of on-site parking and free shuttle bus service available. Maps and schedules for various presentations will be available at the Expo information desk and in info boxes attached to shuttle bus stop signs around the 5 Rivers property. Please visit www.deltawoodsandwatersexpo.com for more information! March for Babies - South Alabama 2016 Today at Geri Moulton Children’s Park on 1700 Center Street, we will be marching for babies! It promises to be a fun day out with people who share our passion for improving the health of babies. There’ll be family teams, company teams and people walking with friends - it’s a great feeling knowing we’re all helping real families. Join our event and walk with us to raise money for babies right here in our community! To register for the South Alabama March for Babies, visit www.marchofdimes.org. Battle of the Bay Canoe and Kayak Race Held on the scenic Delta behind the Bluegill Restaurant with canoe, kayak, stand-up paddleboard and team canoe relay races. Enjoy brunch, entertainment for the whole family, prizes for winners and more. The race once again benefits the South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers Program, a program providing free civil legal assistance to those
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unable to hire an attorney. For information visit www. facebook.com/BattleoftheBayCanoeandKayak or www. savlp.org/fundraisers Wiggle Waggle Rescue Run 5K Join us at Bellingrath Gardens and Home on April 30 for the 2016 Wiggle Waggle Rescue Run 5K and Walk/ Run to benefit the Animal Rescue Foundation. The 5K is for humans only, but walkers are encouraged to bring their furry friends to the Walk/Run. In addition, ARF will have adoptable pets on site for anyone looking for a new companion! For an additional fee, race participants may bring their pets for a stroll in the Gardens after the event. Proceeds benefit ARF, a nonprofit agency in Mobile that promotes the welfare and humane treatment of animals. Please visit www.animalrescuemobile.org for information. Village of Spring Hill Art Showcase The Spring Hill Merchants Association “Art Showcase” is scheduled from 10 to 4 p.m. The Art Showcase is an annual event created and promoted by the Spring Hill Merchants Association and will feature local artist with their artwork on display in front of Spring Hill Merchants storefronts. Enjoy refreshments as you stroll the Village while viewing various forms of art. Art will be available to purchase. Free to the public. For additional information like the “Spring Hill Merchants Association” on Facebook at www.facebook.com/springhillmerchantsassociation American Cancer Society Relay for Life of South Mobile County Register online at relayforlife.org to start your fundraising team or join an existing team. Then join in on the event day to celebrate survivors, remember loved ones lost, and fight back! Theodore High School (6201 Swedetown Rd. N., Theodore) at 4:00 p.m. For more information, please contact Kelly Sugg the event Chair at 251-377-5321 or by email at irelay@netzero.com. Family Festival and Bike Rodeo Everyone is invited to join us for a fun-filled day of celebrations, including live music, food and a bicycle rodeo for kids of all ages. Activities will include how to properly fit your helmet, lock your bike, ride in traffic and how to
handle intersections. This event takes place at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Please visit www.jlmkindnesschallenge.org. Walk for Autism & 5K Race Join the Autism Society of Alabama and help solve the puzzle of autism spectrum disorders one step at a time! Take the first step and register to support your local Walk for Autism. Location: University of South Alabama SGA Pavilion at 8:00 a.m. For additional information, please contact Angel Loewen at angel@autism-alabama.org. To register please visit www.walkforautismAL.com. WEMO Arts and Crafts Fair West Mobile Baptist Church’s 4th annual Arts and Crafts Fair. Featuring a variety of creations from area craftspeople, as well as music, food, and free face painting. No charge for admission to this event. All proceeds are used for the local mission work supported by our church. West Mobile Baptist Church (7501 Airport Blvd) from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. World War II Event Come and experience a day in the life of a World War II Soldier. The soldiers will be doing drills throughout the day; there will authentic camping and blacksmithings in the original blacksmith shop from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Ft. Gaines, Dauphin Island (51 Bienville Blvd). Let’s Paint the Library Red! Come meet Pearl Cleage, African American novelist, playwright, poet, journalist and activist, for a special presentation, “We Speak Your Names: A Celebration.” In celebration of our special guest, we encourage everyone to wear red! Location: Ben May Main Library at 2:00 p.m. For more information, please call 208-7860 or 208-7097. Chickasaw Civic Theatre presents “Oklahoma” See April 22 for more information. Market on the Square See April 16 for more information. Mobile Theatre Guild “Barefoot in the Park” See April 15 for more information. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, you should always call ahead to confirm dates, times, location, and other information.
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Tips for Enjoying Your Swimwear It’s getting closer and closer to summer, which means activities and vacations that involve pools, oceans, lakes, and well, you get it, bodies of water. That also means...I’m going to say it...SWIMSUITS! I know we all dread this, including yours truly. Here are a few tips that I have tried and shared with my clients in regards to understanding their bodies and how to make their swimwear part of their summer style. This goes for every woman, pre and post pregnancy, teenagers, moms, women of all ages and shapes.
First, what’s your shape? Are you a pear shape, apple, straight up and down? Whatever it may be, the first step in purchasing any type of swimwear is finding out your shape.
Research Take time trying on swimwear. Get a professional or family/friend to give you some honest feedback. Take a look at some online stores, blogs, magazines or websites that might have tips on how to find the perfect swimsuit for you.
Understand your body
Keep it on a budget
We all know we are made differently, and we are not all going to be the same when it comes to swimsuit styles. Don’t get discouraged if you have a friend who can wear the perfect two piece and you feel as if you can not. She might not be able to pull off a certain one piece or tankini like you can. That’s why we need to research swimwear.
Find a store that will allow you to mix and match your swimwear or purchase your items separately. You might find a bottom that fits you better at one store and a top at another, or vice versa. Doing this can be fun and can help you save money. Look for discount swimwear or outlet stores where you can purchase items to mix with your current swimwear. If you see a swimsuit you like but it’s just too much, try it on at the store first then check online for the same brand and style. You may be able to purchase it with a coupon or there may be specials online.
Modesty This is important in the swimwear world. We don’t have to bare it all to feel or look beautiful. It’s about being confident and learning how to style your swimwear. You can be creative with your swimwear and be very tasteful while doing so.
Be creative Have fun with your swimsuit! Mix and match your colors or prints to bring in a little flair. Find a few cover-ups, maxi dresses, summer dresses, skirts, tanks, or t-shirts to throw on, and then have fun with simple accessories like summer scarves, simple jewelry pieces, hats, summer bags to put all your goodies in and a summer shoe to help take a simple swimsuit to simply fabulous! Having these items can allow you the versatility of enjoying your swimwear not just on the beach or by the pool, but for lunch dates or quick shopping trips without revealing a lot. 75
Confidence I always say to be confident in your style and this goes for your swimwear as well. You can find ways to enjoy your swimwear simply by doing the above list. Find your style, and if you want to wear a cover-up over your swimsuit all day then so be it. If you want to wear your two piece with a little coverage on the bottom then do so. Just be confident in yourself and your body.
Laura Handey is an independent clothing consultant in Pike Road, Alabama. You may reach her by email at laura@ centsiblysouthern. com or visit her website and read her blogs at www.centsiblysouthern.com.
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10 Cloverfield Lane
The Divergent
MPAA Rating: PG-13 Overall: B Violence: CSexual Content: B Language: CAlcohol / Drug Use: BThe MPAA has rated 10 Cloverfield Lane PG-13 for thematic material including frightening sequences of threat with some violence, and brief language. 10 Cloverfield Lane is a movie shrouded in mystery. It was only announced a couple of months before it opened in theaters and was completed without the usual attention many major releases receive. Now I understand why! This movie depends a great deal on the element of surprise. And I must admit -- I was surprised. Unlike the first Cloverfield, that left me motion sick with its hand-held camera gimmick, this production is good old meat and potatoes filmmaking. The suspense is built by constantly manipulating our thoughts on whether or not we should trust John Goodman’s character, Howard. Is he a demented captor or a pragmatic lifesaver of a young woman rescued from a car accident? After she regains consciousness, Michelle (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) finds herself locked in Howard’s bomb shelter. He’s been building the sanctuary for a long time and now he’s telling the frightened and vulnerable survivor that the world has been invaded by someone or something. This means they must stay inside for at least a year. Also in the bunker is a young man named Emmett (John Gallagher Jr.), who claims he fought his way in after seeing a bright flash on the horizon that looked like an explosion. Howard’s gruff nature and controlling personality makes him a tough guy to have faith in, and Emmett appears a little clueless. One thing that should be obvious though is this isn’t a title to show children or anyone who doesn’t desire a high anxiety experience. The screenplay maintains a nearly continual sense of intensity throughout. However the director deftly uses his isolated environment, subtle sound effects and a highly dramatic musical score to create this fear -- as opposed to gore and violence. That’s not to say there isn’t any concerning content onscreen. While most of the scenes feature characters engaging in psychological conflict, at times there are physical altercations. A little blood is shown and a couple of moments in the film are disturbing. Some sexual violence is implied and two profanities are used. Still, the greatest cautions when considering showing this film to teen viewers will be its theme and the accompanying adrenalin rush. Directed by a guy with only a TV episode and a couple of short films in his portfolio, I’m betting Dan Trachtenberg’s career will take off from here. With JJ Abrams producing, 10 Cloverfield Lane is a well-crafted venture is sure to leave those who enjoy a good, satisfying scare talking for a long time after they’ve seen it.
MPAA Rating: PG-13 Overall: BViolence: CSexual Content: B Language: B Alcohol / Drug Use: B The MPAA has rated The Divergent Series: Allegiant PG-13 for intense violence and action, thematic elements, and some partial nudity. Our determined gang of Divergents continue their fight to fix Chicago, a dystopian mess of demolished buildings overrun by warring factions. (Make sure you take a look at the previous two movies or novels to catch up on the backstory.) They received a message in the previous episode that claimed the answers to their problems lay on the other side of the wall that surrounds their city. Now leader Tris (Shailene Woodley), along with her boyfriend and right-hand beefcake Four (Theo James), her brother Caleb (Ansel Elgort), the difficult-to-trust Peter (Miles Teller) and hard-core adventurer Christina (Zoe Kravitz) make a run for the barrier. In hot pursuit are soldiers following the commands of Evelyn (Naomi Watts) the crumbling metropolis’s new, self-appointed leader. The hurdle over the wall doesn’t go well and the green on the other side of the fence is less than lush. Running across a landscape that looks like Mars, with blood-like rain to match, the fugitives are eventually greeted by a platoon of futuristic warriors that envelop them in a net-like bubble and deliver them to an outpost reminiscent of George Jetson’s condo. After a decontamination shower (naked, of course, providing us with a lingering view of Woodley in silhouette) a devious looking dude named Matthew (Bill Skarsgard) fills them in on what’s happening. Put simply, 200 years ago mankind (that’s us) was messing around with DNA and the mutants they created eventually led to planetary destruction. Believing that human genes could heal themselves, if given enough time, someone agreed to use the survivors living in the ruins of Chicago as lab rats, to see if the damage could be repaired. The Divergents proved to be the cream of the crop and, no surprise, Tris is the creamiest. Her status as the only human to evolve from impure to pure, gets her a pass to ride the glass elevator to the penthouse suite where she meets David (Jeff Daniels), the guy who’s in charge of the experiment. Compared to the military style barracks everyone else is housed in, David’s luxurious living quarters are a not so subtle clue he’s not as nice as he first appears. Torn apart by issues of trust and dealing with mounting aggression from earlier confrontations, the characters in Allegiant stumble toward an awkward mid-novel intermission (yet another final book stretched into two movies -Ascendant is scheduled for release in June 2017). The battling factions are core to the story, which features weapons use, stabbings and hand-to-hand combat with blood effects, although the visuals stop short of becoming explicit. Fortunately, the script contains only a smattering of mild profanities.
Series: Allegiant
What Parents need to know about 10 Cloverfield Lane...
Violence: An intense vehicle accident is depicted that leaves a woman unconscious; when she revives she is chained to a pipe and lying in a sealed room. It is later revealed a male of dubious intent has found her and helped her survive. A character is shot and killed at point blank range. Glimpses of human and animal corpses are seen in various states of decay. One character is hit on the head with a bottle resulting in a large, detailed forehead wound. Characters are frequently in peril and face life and death decisions. Sexual Content: Previous violent sexual activity is alluded to in the dialogue. A woman is seen in underwear. Language: A single sexual expletive, a mild profanity and a scatological term. Alcohol / Drug Use: A man forcibly injects a woman with a sleep-inducing drug. A character, hooked to an IV bag, pulls the needle out and some blood is seen. A character drinks a home brewed concoction to relieve pain, and another character tries some as well. Mobile Bay Parents I April 2016
What Parents need to know about Allegiant...
Violence: Violent depictions are pervasive in this movie, which features detailed hand-to-hand combat, gunfights and knife use. Also depicted are explosions, electrical shock, vehicle crashes and kidnapping. Characters are injured and killed (some blood is shown) during these confrontations. Characters are executed -- a gun is held to their head, the sound of a shot is heard, and their body is shown falling to the floor. Injections and poisonous gas are used to gain power over enemies. Children are kidnapped and their parents are sometimes killed. Characters mock and belittle others. Sexual Content: Characters embrace and kiss. A woman removes her clothing to shower: seen naked from shoulders up, and from the back in silhouette. Language: Infrequent uses of mild profanity and scatological slang. 76
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