April 2017 by Lexington Family Magazine

April 2017

Letter From Editor

Vol. 20 Issue 4

Why I’ve Loved The Camp Fair For 15 Years

his year marks the 15th anniversary of Lexington Family Magazine’s Summer Camps & Activities Fair. And here are the reasons why I love the Fair. Crowds Lexington is not a pedestrian friendly city, and outside of sporting events (UK football, basketball, Keeneland), parades (4th of July) and Christmas at the mall, we rarely gather in big groups. I like rubbing elbows with folks, so the Camp Fair and its 3,500 people streaming through the doors in only four hours suits me fine. Clients Such an impersonal word. The exhibitors at the Fair are our partners, the people who support our mission of connecting Central Kentucky families with the services and products they need. I not only love rubbing elbows with folks, but I’m a big-league talker, so this is a wonderful opportunity for me to get face time with the people I email and phone all year long.

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2017 Summer Camp Fair

Plan the perfect summer during this free Family Fun Day on Saturday, April 15 at LCA.

New Date for Elder Care Tour

The annual Elder Care Tour will be held on Saturday, May 13 for 2017.

Real Mom Recipes Contest

Do you have a recipe your kids love? Share it with us to win an awesome prize basket

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Kids Children of all ages, from those still in a stroller to toddlers and teenagers, drive the excitement of the Camp Fair. Among the many kid-sized pleasures at the Fair, kids love to bounce on jumpies, have their faces painted and win prizes at the booths. Only a Scrooge could resist smiling all day when you watch children having so much fun. Creators As a person of no artistic skill, I marvel at the talented kids who perform at the Fair. Every half hour, spectators gather at the performance area to admire the skill of the dancers, gymnasts, musicians and martial artists who grace the stage each year. Among the admirers, I’m in the front row. So bring on the Camp Fair – Year 15. It should be bigger and better than ever. Hope to see you there. Y

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Publisher Dana Tackett

Editor John Lynch

Deputy Editor Katie Saltz

Marketing & Events Katie Saltz

Graphic Design Matthew Hall

Office Manager Carla Hall

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Out & About in the Bluegrass

Easter egg hunts, Lexington Children’s Theatre performances, annual Maternity Fair and Social Media Safety workshops.

Redwood Cooperative School

Parent involvement and progressive approach lay the foundation for this growing school.

Summer Camp Directory

We have all the info on hundreds of summer camps for all ages, interests and schedules.

in every issue 20 The Curious Edge 50 Pediatric Corner 52 Dr. Graebe

70 KU’s Scholar Athlete 71 Asbury Educator of Month

On the cover: Spencer, 10, is the son of Samantha and Clay Kingsley of Lexington.

Photo by Robin Allen Photography

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Day of Family Fun Set for Saturday, April 15

or the 15th year in a row, Lexington Family Magazine invites your family to the annual Summer Camps & Activities Fair. The Fair is set for Saturday, April 15 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Lexington Christian Academy, 450 W. Reynolds Road. Wondering if the Camp Fair is worth a visit? Just ask yourself these questions:

the cover of Lexington Family Magazine? A professional photographer from SVM Portraits will be at the Fair taking pictures of cute kids to be entered in our Cover Model Contest. Have your child’s photo taken for free, and we will choose winners to be featured on future covers of Lexington Family Magazine.

Do you want to learn more about summer camps, afterschool activities, enrichment classes and more in one easy stop? At the Camp Fair, you can visit with more than 80 booths to learn about overnight camps, day camps, art and drama troupes, sports camps and youth leagues, afterschool programs, tutoring services, martial arts classes, craft studios, birthday party venues, healthcare professionals and more. You can plan your kids summer and beyond with all the info you need right in front of you.

Do you enjoy live performances? Some of the most talented kids in the Bluegrass will be performing at the Camp Fair all day long. Stop by the performance gym and watch martial arts demonstrations, gymnastics and cheer teams, musical numbers and a fashion show.

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Would you enjoy winning cool prizes? We’ve got prizes and giveaways for kids and for parents at the Fair. Adults can win restaurant gift cards, gift certificates to local spas or a goodie basket from Trader Joe’s. For the kids we will give away an

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Saturday, April 15 10 a.m.-2 p.m. American Girl doll, a “Family Game Night” basket, a Woombie sleeping bag, a Beauty & the Beast doll, books from Scholastic celebrating the 2017 Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge and more. Plus, the first 100 families in the door will be entered to win a 2-night getaway to the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville. Are you a local food fan? This year we will have local food trucks at the Fair, making all sorts of delicious goodies available for purchase. Bring your appetite for ice cream, snow-cones, hot dogs, BBQ and more. Do you like FREE family fun? There is no charge to enter the Fair, no reservations required. Your kids can enjoy inflatables, face painting, handson crafts, science experiments, a ninja obstacle course and more, all for FREE. This is a can’t miss opportunity for family fun and one-stop shopping to plan your family’s summer activities. Info: 223-1765 or visit www. lexingtonfamily.com. Y

Reduce Preventable Sports Injuries So Kids Can Stay in the Game! • Schedule a pre-participation physical before playing organized sports • Make sure athletes warm up and stretch before games and practices • Make sure players drink plenty of water before, during, and after play • Learn the signs and symptoms of heat illness • Make sure athletes use properly fitted sports gear • Know signs and symptoms of concussion- when in doubt, sit them out! • Make rest a priority • Encourage young athletes to speak up if injured • Always follow the rules of the game and show good sportsmanship

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GIVEAWAYS 2017

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Want to experience a one-of-a-kind outdoor adventure? Enter to win a pair of tickets to the Red River Gorge Zipline adventures and check out five separate ziplines and four canopy bridges at speeds up to 55 mph!

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To register visit lexingtonfamily.com or call 223-1765. The contest deadline for entries is Thursday, April 20. Identify which advertisement contains the icon of the smiling woman’s face pictured here and tell us where you picked up the magazine.

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The Malco Cinema in Winchester is a newly-remodeled, all-digital cinema with rocking chair seating and plenty of upgrades. Enter to win a 4-pack of movie passes in April.

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The spirit of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” lives on in “The Legend of Korra.” Lexington Family Magazine will give away a DVD set of the complete series.

Summer Camps May 22-26 Circus Science May 30-June 2 Creepy, Crawly Critters June 5-9 Hometown Heroes June 12-16 Grossology June 19-23 Sail the Seven Seas June 26-30 Myth Busters June 5-7 Explorium Olympics

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17TH ANNUAL

ELDER CARE TOUR Join us for this one-of-a-kind event where elder care facilities host open houses for the community.

Saturday, May 13 1:30-5:00 p.m.

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or the fist time since its inception nearly two decades ago, Lexington Family Magazine’s Elder Care Tour will take place in the spring – and on a Saturday. The Elder Care Tour, the 17th annual, has a new date – Saturday, May 13, 1:30-5 p.m. Previously, the Tour was held on Sundays in November. “We wanted to give people a chance to take the Tour when the weather is more pleasant,” Editor John Lynch said. As part of the Tour, the magazine is giving away one Gaylord Opryland Summer Getaway Packages. The prize includes two nights accommodations for two people, and breakfast each morning. To enter to win, merely visit one of the retirement communities that will have an open house for the Tour on Sunday, May 13, 1:30-5 p.m. The Tour not only provides a chance to win these exciting prizes, it’s also an opportunity to educate yourself about housing options for older adults in 17th Annual Elder Care Tour Central Kentucky Sat. May 13, 1:30-5 p.m. in a relaxed, unpressured Info: 223-1765 atmosphere. The Tour is designed for older adults, their adult children and other caregivers. All too often, older adults and Sandwich Generation folks find themselves forced by crisis to make immediate decisions about their own care, the care of a spouse or the care of an aging parent. What if you knew ahead of time what facilities and services were available for yourself or your loved ones? What if you knew where you’d like to retire or where you could go for rehabilitation services? The Tour can provide those answers. Mark your calendar and plan to visit one or more retirement communities on Saturday, May, 13, 1:30-5 p.m. Pick up a copy of the May edition of Lexington Family Magazine for a complete list and map of all the participating retirement communities. Info: www.LexingtonFamily.com or 223-1765. Y

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Enter Our Real Mom Recipes Contest

t An ingredients list t Step-by-step instructions for making the meal t A photo of the dish t Why your family loves this meal

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How To Enter: Entries can be submitted by: t Email to LexingtonFamilyEvents@ gmail.com t Message us on Facebook at Facebook. com/LexFamilyMag t Mail to: Lexington Family Magazine 138 E. Reynolds Rd. Suite 201 Lexington, KY 40517 Deadline to submit a recipe is Friday, May 5.

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ooking for a family with a busy schedule, picky eaters or on a budget is not an easy task. Wouldn’t it be nice to find a new recipe that has been tested out and given a stamp of approval by actual moms? In April we are launching our “Real Mom Recipes” contest. We are inviting our readers to submit a recipe to share with other moms for the chance to win prizes. The theme for April is “Busy Weeknight Meals.” Type up your best recipe that fits that bill and send it to us. Our judging panel of three working moms will test the recipes and score the dinners based on three points: How healthy the meal is, how easy the preparation is and how it’s received by their kids. The top-scoring recipe will appear in the June issue of Lexington Family Magazine, and the chef will win a prize package valued at $100 from Good Foods Co-Op including:

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- Andean Dream Quinoa Pasta, - Lucero Peach White Balsamic Vinegar - The Ginger People Organic Ginger Juice - Back Porch Hot Sauce Medium Heat - Meditalia Green Olive Tapenade - Lucky Clover Farm Dried Tomatoes - MycoLogical Oregon Porcini Mushrooms - Bourbon Barrel Foods Worcestershire Sauce - Sir Kensington’s Chipotle Mayonnaise - Sunflower Sundries Sweet & Savory Mustard - Tierra Farm Organic Raw Pine Nuts - Bourbon Barrel Foods Bourbon Smoked Sea Salt - Rattlesnake Hill Farm Bourbon Smoked Red Pepper

he 18th annual Maternity Fair by the Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East has a new home this year. On Saturday, April 29 the Maternity Fair will take place at the Marriott Griffin Gate at 1800 Newtown Pike from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The event is full of information and prizes for families who are currently expecting or planning for a baby. Guests come face-to-face with booths by maternity stores, pediatricians, prenatal care providers, family planning, insurance and more. Panels of physicians and maternity experts will be present throughout the day. Parents can win big prizes at the Maternity

Fair, including car seats, gift certificates to local stores and services, and even a free delivery at the Women’s Hospital. The Fair is free and open to the public in an effort to share the best maternity care information available, said Denise Hundley, administrator of the women’s service line at the Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East. “The Maternity Fair allows us to provide women the information they need as they prepare to deliver,” Hundley said. “It’s our way of letting mothers know we care about them and want them to have the best birth experience possible.” Info: (859) 313-2255 or www.kentuckyonehealth.org/ maternityfair Y

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NorthEast Christian Church

990 Star Shoot Pkwy / (859) 299-1251 Saturday, April 8, 10-11 a.m. Easter egg hunt rain or shine for kids birth to third grade. Free. www.ncclex.org

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Headley-Whitney Museum

Vineyard Community Church

4435 Old Frankfort Pike (859) 255-6653 Saturday, April 8, 1 p.m. Easter Egg hunt and Rosie’s Petting Zoo. Pre-register online: $10. $15 at the door. www.headley-whitney.org

Schedule Keeneland Kids Club

4201 Versailles Road / (859) 254-3412 Sunday, April 2, 2:20 p.m. Easter egg hunt, cookie decorating, crafts, face painting, pony rides and a petting zoo with baby animals from Shaker Village. RSVP at the Keeneland website. Can donation for the God’s Pantry. www.keeneland.com/discover/ kids-club-easter

Second Presbyterian Church

460 East Main St., / (859) 254-7768 Sunday, April 9, 12:15 p.m. Easter egg hunt for children birth to fifth grade. Preschool hunt begins 12:30 p.m.; Elementary school hunt starts 12:45 p.m. Free. www.2preslex.org

Aqua-Tots Easter Egg Hunt

220 Ruccio Way, Ste 150 (859) 233-7946 Saturday, April 9, 3-5 p.m. Easter egg hunt separated by age groups: 2 and younger, 3:15 p.m.; 5 and older

Dixie Park, 1881 Eastland Dr. (859) 258-2300 Saturday, April 15, 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Egg hunt, with 22,000 eggs, grouped by ages. 0-3 years, 11:45 a.m.; 4-6 years, 12:30 p.m.; 7-10 years, 1:15 p.m. Free. www.thevineyard.cc/events

Bethel Harvest Church Springfest

3260 Lexington Road, Nicholasville (859) 881-3939 Saturday, April 15, 1-3 p.m. Hunt, with 2,000 eggs, grouped by age, inflatables, face painting, balloon animals, games, a live dj and dance demonstrations. Food from local restaurants and food trucks. Birth to 3 years, 1 p.m.; 4-7 years, 2 p.m.; 8-11 years , 3 p.m. Can donation is required. www.bethelharvestchurch.com

For more Easter Egg Hunts in surrounding counties, visit: www.lexingtonfamily.com.

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he “Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Easter Colors” is a perfect Easter basket treat for even the youngest book-lover. Fans of Eric Carle will enjoy his signature illustrations with a spring theme. This board book is a simple color identification lesson, from yellow chicks to white lambs. I would recommend “Easter Colors” for infants all the way through beginning readers. The vibrant illustrations are a good way to discuss colors, animals and seasons with your little ones. “Sweet Dreams Peter” by Frederick Warne is a lovely lullabye book about a beloved Beatrix Potter character, Peter Rabbit. Instead of Peter’s usual mischievous adventures, this book features woodland creatures all being tucked in and sent off to Dreamland. The illustrations are soft and calming and the rhymes have the perfect rolling cadence for a bedtime story. The book is recommended for ages 3 & up, but my 18-month-old enjoyed hearing the book at bedtime. I would extend that recommendation to include toddlers. Lexington Family Magazine has a copy of each book to give away on our Facebook page. Y

At Lex. Public Library Branches

echnology has changed the way we communicate. In an instant, we can send messages, video chat, share photos, express opinions, play games, interact with those with similar interests and much more. At the same time our shared words, thoughts, feelings and photos are permanently documented and our control over what happens next is lost. Often, choices made instantaneously, and without much thought, result in unintended consequences that may last a lifetime. It is vital that everyone is aware of the risks associated with online activity. These risks include the impact to our reputation and future; unintentional harm to others; and online behavior that creates vulnerabilities to bullying, exploitation and a variety of crimes. Certain online behaviors, such as sexting and bullying, increase risk. However, routine, everyday and

seemingly harmless activities also can conducted throughout Kentucky for increase risk to our safety. children and adults in organizations, at And that’s especially true for children. professional conferences, for faith-based Parents need to help children communities, at schools and more. navigate the dangers posed Kids First, Inc., in cooperation with the by the Internet. Lexington Public Library, is offering a Therefore, it free introductory workshop, “Safe Social is critically Media,” at all library locations. important for This workshop will identify several risks each of us to associated with technology, will explore learn the examples of how online activity can steps to take increase vulnerability and will provide to prevent concrete strategies to reduce risk and harm while prevent harm. using Kellie Warren provides training, technology. consultation, program and resource Kids First, development for Kids First. Warren has Inc. is a local, over 25 years of experience working in non-profit child welfare. organization Workshop info: (859) 333-0859 with the mission kidsfirststudies@gmail.com of prioritizing www.kidsfirstky.net Y child health, ‘Safe Social Media’ Workshop Schedule safety and well-being. Please join Kids First during one of the following Kids First specializes Internet safety workshops at Lex. Public Library branches. in and promotes All workshops are free and start at 7 p.m. Internet safety, bullying Monday, April 24 Eastside Branch prevention, supporting Tuesday, April 25 Central Branch families and creating healthy communities Thursday, April 27 Northside Branch through training, Monday, May 1 Beaumont Branch consultation and program Tuesday, May 2 Village Branch development. Thursday, May 4 Tates Creek Branch Kids First workshops and trainings have been

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Set Clear Rules Before Child Gets Cell Phone

ell phones are here to stay, but when is a good time to give a child a phone of her own? A cell phone provides safety for your child and is a way to keep the two of you connected. But there is a dark side: access to the Internet and social media, constant distraction, decreased concentration, disturbed sleep and addiction. Be sure you have a clear plan before your child gets her first device, because trying to get the horse back in the barn is exponentially more difficult than having a clear set of rules and an agreement from the beginning. When should a child get her own phone? Middle school is reasonable. Flip phones and their counterparts are best for children. Resist the urge to succumb to the herd mentality that “all the other parents let their kids have smart phones.” Think for yourself. If you feel strongly that your child should have a smart phone, “Smarter” Phones are available that allow parents to restrict children’s access to apps and Internet sites. Explore options such as Kurio. Every parent must invest the time to set parental controls. Visit KidsFirstKY’s website and OperationParent’s websites for valuable how-to information. Consider these factors before giving your child a phone: t Have a written agreement about use and boundaries (times and locations) before your child gets a phone. If you need help, sample contracts for cell phone use are available online t Your child must answer any texts and calls from you within 5 minutes unless it is unsafe (driving, when they are older). 14 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

t Keep control. At night, children should turn in their phones to the parents’ room where the chargers are kept. Children can’t retrieve the phone until completely ready for school or another agreed-upon time. t Safety over privacy. You have the right as the owner of the phone to check all texts and any other sites, apps, etc. that your child has access to. This is not a privacy issue, it is a safety issue. t Write “review cell phone usage” on your calendar and do so regularly. It’s also wise to have frequent conversations about sexting, bullying and any other popular misuses of digital media. Any of these are grounds for losing the privilege of having a smart phone for a period of time. Keep communication open and regularly encourage your child to come to you if she is concerned about anything related to her phone. Dr. Lesley Iwinski is the mother of three grown children, a family physician and owner of Growing Peaceful Families, LLC. She offers classes, workshops and seminars. Info: (859) 333-3053 or www. enrichingfamilies.org. Y

t’s a busy month at the Lexington Children’s Theatre, with the two plays, an audition class and LCT’s ninth annual Celebrity Curtain Call fundraiser. It’s a bug’s life at the beginning of April, with the play “Diary of a Worm, a Spider and a Fly.” You might find that being a bug is not all that different from bee-ing you! Showtimes at the LCT Main Stage are 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 9; 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturday April 15; and 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 23. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for children. The play is recommended for ages 4 and up. Audition prep classes for actors 9 and older for LCT’s 16th annual Summer Family Musical are scheduled for Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, April 10, 12 and 13 at 7-8:30 p.m. Tuition is $60. At the end of the month, “Red Badge of Courage,” based on the novel by Stephen Crane, follows Henry Fleming from his hometown to the Union Army. The show is recommended for ages 9 and up. Showtimes at the LCT Main Stage are 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 29; and 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 30. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for children. On Saturday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m., LCT will host its ninth annual Celebrity Curtain Call. After cocktails and heavy hor d'oeuvres, local celebrities will perform on stage. A live and silent action follows. Tickets are $85. Info: 254-4645 or www.lctonstage. org. Y

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Heartbeat Weird Science: Pregnancy Distorts Our Bodies

PA R E NTI NG Q U E STIO N S -----------------------------------------Each month we consult with experts – our readers! – about parenting and ask a question on our Facebook page. March Question was: Katie Saltz with CeCe & Ezra

ow in the late stages of my third pregnancy, I am familiar with all the aches and pains. Most people see weight gain as the biggest change...

... during pregnancy, but I think the wildest changes are what happens on the inside during these nine long months. You know the scene in a monster movie where you see the man’s hands and feet start to stretch and his face sprouts hair everywhere and his shirt rips as his back arches to complete the werewolf transformation? Pregnancy is kind of like that. But in super slow motion. Here are my observations about crazy bodily changes in pregnancy.

pain the rest of your gestation period. Your organs get squished. As your baby grows, your uterus takes up more and more space. I can see my other organs all elbowing each other for space, shouting “We were here first! Back off, man.” Unfortunately, your bladder will lose this fight.

You have 50% more blood. Fifty percent. That’s a lot of blood. What does all this extra blood do? It causes nosebleeds, You grow a completely new varicose veins, hemorrhoids and organ. all sorts of fun stuff. It’s not enough to grow a Of course, it also creates that person. You have to grow a food famous “glow” so I guess it isn’t source for that person as well. all bad. The placenta grows along with the baby, then you birth it and The list above doesn’t even it gets thrown away (or turned cover postpartum body changes, into placenta pills, if that’s your which I won’t go into because thing.) I don’t want to bum out all my fellow expectant mothers. Your bones get loose. But rest assured, while The hormone relaxin loosens pregnancy is magical and lifeall the joints in your body. changing and a total miracle, Good news for your pubic bone it’s also pretty freaky when you during labor, bad news for joint consider all the facts. Y

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If your baby could talk at birth, what do you think his/her first words would be? t “Put me back!” – Ashley Roberts t “Boobie!” – Johanna Dufort Hunt t “Food!” – Virginia Hodge-Needham t “Feed me!” – Kali Elizabeth Gillum t “Who’s this guy?” – Sarah Varney Price t “Hey, Mom!” – Jessica Lowe April Feedback Question:

What was your most memorable Mother’s Day gift (that you gave or received)? Answer our Facebook question and you could be in the magazine!

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Maternity Fair Season: The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East will host its annual Maternity Fair in late April. Find out what to expect and how to make the most of the event.

Easter with Little Ones: Check out our Pinterest Board of easy crafts for toddlers and ideas for Easter basket goodies for babies.

Giveaway: We have some perfect book picks for your little one’s

Easter basket. Stop by on Facebook for a chance to win a copy of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Easter Colors” or “Sweet Dreams, Peter.”

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Much More Than Child’s Play

School Principles: Play, Progressive Education, Parent Involvement

By John Lynch

indergarten nearly destroyed home life for local mom Kari Mullins and her family. A year ago, her son Cooper, an active, talkative, impulsive 5-year-old, was constantly in trouble at school, losing recess time and trudging to the principal’s office. Plus, teachers pulled him out of class because – the family was told – Cooper had fallen so far behind his peers. “And he was only 5 years old,” Mullins said. “He cried all the time and said how much he hated school. We were all feeling so much stress.” Then Mullins met with kindergarten teacher Alison Urs at Redwood Cooperative School, a private, progressive school founded in Lexington in 2014. “I brought Cooper and his report card,” Mullins said. “The teachers told me that Cooper was doing fine. And reminded me that he was only 5. That lifted all the stress for us. I felt like I could breathe again.” A year later, Cooper is repeating kindergarten, only this time with a giant smile creasing his face. Same with the rest of the family. What do they like about Redwood? t Play time: Redwood schedules four recesses a day totaling 90 minutes of outdoor free play. (The school day is 8:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m.) t Individualized instruction: With 38 students in K-third grade, Redwood tailors instruction to meet children where they are. t Affordability: Because parents can choose to work in the classroom, tuition can be as low as $4,410 a year. “Cooper has thrived at Redwood,” Mullins said. “He’s learning to read and when I come to pick him up from school he often doesn’t want to leave.” It’s the same with all the children at Redwood – which was the goal three years ago when parents from Fayette 18 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

Cooperating Preschool founded Redwood, with eight students, in the basement of Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church. Each year, the school has added a grade and boosted enrollment – 21 in 2015 and 38 this year. The school has three full-time teachers and one assistant plus instructors for science, art, music and Japanese (a daily lesson at Redwood). Redwood will add fourth and fifth grade in the next two years and then evaluate from there.

And here’s the big news: Redwood gets its own campus next year, leasing property at 166 Crestwood Drive that formerly housed Community Montessori School. Redwood has quickly outgrown the church basement and will start the new school year with nine classrooms, a dedicated music room, a gym (Redwood is adding a P.E. teacher next year) and room to develop outdoor classrooms. “We’re bursting at the seams here and now we have the ability to build capacity,” said Sarah Cummins, the school’s interim director. Redwood is founded on two principles – progressive education and parent involvement. Although some parents can pay extra in lieu of working in the

classroom, most parents enjoy their classroom “work” time. Up to 14 times a year, a parent will work in her child’s classroom, assisting all the students and the teacher. “I love seeing what my children are working on,” said Leah Endicott, the Redwood board president who has two children enrolled. “I also love getting to know all of my children’s classmates and seeing the teachers on a different level.” Like many Redwood parents, Endicott appreciates that she too is learning from the teachers. “This has totally changed how I parent my children,” Endicott said. “I see the respect the teachers have for children and pick up on the language they use with the children. “That started at Fayette Coop with the preschool. Coop is a magical place.” Redwood is creating its own magic. The school features hands-on, developmentally appropriate activities in multi-age classrooms where connecting children to nature is emphasized. “With progressive education we don’t fit kids into a box,” Cummins said. “We focus on the whole child – cognitive, social, emotional and moral.” Cummins is a certified environmental educator who also works as a program director at the progressive Virginia Chance School in Louisville. She has a third grader at Redwood. “We understand educational benchmarks and target those goals with our curriculum,” she said. “We also understand that children have to be not only respected but valued. “Because our curriculum is inquirybased, students come up with the problems and then seek out the answers.” Plus, parents participate in all aspects of the school. “With parent involvement, there is a genuine partnership between home and school,” Cummins said. “That makes this a real family school.” Y

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s the school has in the past, The Lexington School will grant two scholarships worth up to $75,000 each to a disadvantaged boy and girl entering the sixth grade. The scholarships will cover all expenses including materials, fees, after school care and school trips during the student’s time in middle school. To be eligible, students must qualify for free or reduced lunch, be academically promising, and possess qualities of high integrity and a strong work ethic. The scholarship deadline is Monday, April 10. The hope is for recipients to reach their full intellectual potential in order to succeed and be productive members of a compassionate society. In 2011, Pat Madden of Hamburg Place Development set out to form a merit-based scholarship for middle school boys of low-income Kentucky families, called the Bluegrass Boys Scholarship. Madden felt strongly that, “a great education is the difference for these boys,

and there’s no doubt The Lexington School provides that. “We knew it could change their course in the most positive way.” Moved by the immediate success of the boys’ scholarship program, Craig and Holly Bandoroff of Denali Stud horse farm, along with their children Katherine, Conrad and Isabelle, jumped on board with The Bandoroff Family Scholarship for Girls. This was the first in a series of girls’ scholarships now under one name: Pin Oak Scholarship for Girls. “The Lexington School needed a scholarship for girls, so we talked about it as a family, stepped up and made it happen,” Craig Bandorff said. “We’re so happy to have started something that will sustain for years to come and make a difference one girl at a time.” Info: 278-0501 or vdaugherty@ thelexingtonschool.org or www.thelexingtonschool. org/page/admission/middleschool-scholarships Y

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Child With Dyslexia Found Self-Esteem Through Sports

By Dana Stefaniak

he world lost a sports legend with the passing of Muhammad Ali. I knew of his many accomplishments in the ring, but I had not realized he was dyslexic like my son Andrew. “As a high school student, many of my teachers labeled me as dumb,” Ali was quoted as saying. “I was lucky I had enough belief and self-esteem to carry me to greatness in other ways.” When I read this quote it was like a kick Dana Stefaniak in my stomach. It was my son Andrew. From the time he could pick up a ball Andrew was kicking, tossing and throwing with great skill. He loved playing sports and I began to realize it was his safe place, that place where he was in control and felt accomplished. It came to him easily, unlike his studies at school. His family, friends and teachers were always quick with a compliment about his latest games and he would beam with pride. The self-esteem Andrew possessed in his sports was very different from the frustration and lack of confidence he experienced with his academics. Despite the countless hours Andrew spent trying to learn to read, prepare for tests or write papers, it was always a struggle. His dyslexia (which wasn’t diagnosed until he was 15) was preventing him from believing in himself in the classroom. Now that Andrew has been diagnosed and is receiving intervention services through The Curious Edge he is building his academic confidence. While I am deeply grateful for this positive change, I will always be thankful that he had an area in his life where he felt accomplished. Sports were his saving grace when he was battling not having a dyslexia diagnosis. Studies suggest accomplished athletes with dyslexia benefit from the compensatory skills they have honed while learning to navigate living with dyslexia. Visualization, spatial awareness, creativity and memory are highly evolved skill sets commonly found in people with dyslexia. Although there is little scientific proof to support the theory that dyslexia is an advantage in sports, the anecdotal stories are plentiful. In Andrew’s case, I simply know he found his confidence on the ballfield and in the hockey rink and it was a blessing. Info: (859) 899-3343 (EDGE) or http://thecuriousedge.com. Y

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SPRING BREAK CAMPS Newton’s Attic 4974 Old Versailles Road Lexington / (859) 368-7334 April 3-7 / Grades 1-8 Half day and full day hands-on STEM camps including Camp Catapult, Lego Robotics, Chemistry, computer classes and more. $45 half day / $90 full day $195- $225 full week www.NewtonsAttic.org

Explorium of Lexington 440 W. Short St. / 258-3253 April 3-7 / Ages 3-5th grade (children must be able to use restroom independently) Spring Break Camp: Explosive Science Join the Explorium staff to learn about all sorts of fun (and safe) chemical reactions. Full day $215 / $195 member Half day $107.50 / $97.50 member Spring Break Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m; Sunday 1-5 p.m. Special Programming (all programs free with museum admission) April 3: Toddler Program: Shaving Cream Marbled Paper 10:30 a.m.; Imagination Station: Bubble Science, Noon-2 p.m. (drop-in) April 4: Toddler Program: Water Bead Windows 10:30 a.m.; Imagination Station: Banfield Pet Academy, Noon- 2 p.m. (drop-in) April 5: Toddler Program: Candy Science 10:30; Imagination Station: Slime Factory, Noon- 2 p.m. (drop-in) April 6: Toddler Program: Balloon Painting 10:30 a.m.; www.lexingtonfamily.com 2222 | | www.lexingtonfamily.com

Imagination Station: Magic with Mark Comley, Noon- 2 p.m. (drop-in) April 7: Toddler Program: Balloon Tennis 10:30 a.m.; Imagination Station: Fancy Facepainting, Noon- 2 p.m. (drop-in) www.explorium.com

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Lexington Children’s Theatre 418 West Short St. / 254-4546 April 3-7 First Stage Players (Ages 4-6) The Day the Crayons Quit 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. / Tuition: $165 Play Makers (Ages 6-8) Night at the Museum 9 a.m.-4 p.m. / Tuition $175

Performance Workshops (Ages 8-12) Harry Potter and the Mystery of Mrs. Norris 9 a.m.-4:15 p.m. / Tuition $190 The Hobbit (Ages 10-14) 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. / Tuition $190 Extended care available from 8-9 a.m. and 4-5:30 p.m. www.lctonstage.org

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McConnell Springs 416 Rebmann Lane Info: 225-4073 Grades K-5 with parent/guardian. Both programs include a craft. April 4: 10 a.m.-noon & 1-3 p.m. “Animal Adaptations” – Learn about the special features that different animals have that make them unique. April 6: 10 a.m.-noon & 1-3 p.m. “Living History” – Learn the history of McConnell Springs and Lexington, while exploring the site where the city was named. Raven Run 3885 Raven Run Way Info: 272-6105 Grades K-5th with parent/guardian April 3: 10 a.m.-noon “Wonderful Wildlife” April 5: 10 a.m.-noon “Birds, Birds, Birds” April 7: 10 a.m.-noon “Creek Creatures”

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YMCA of Central KY Ages: 5-13 / April 3-7 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Board Game Bonanza - From Candyland, to Clue, to Monopoly we have all learned, played and loved these board games. Participants at the YMCA will reinvent board games, create their board games, play classic games and figure out which games they can play in a life-size format! Bring your game face for this week of exciting activities. Locations: Whitaker Family YMCA 2681 Old Rosebud Road 543-9622 Mprice@ymcacky.org C.M. Gatton Beaumont YMCA 3251 Beaumont Centre Circle 219-9622 jhubbard@ymcacky.org North Lexington Family YMCA 381 W. Loudon Ave. 258-9622 athakur@ymcacky.org High Street YMCA 239 East High St. 254-9622 dbeard@ymcacky.org www.ymcaofcentralky.org Y

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World Class Education Four Years of School in The Philippines Opened Young Girl’s Eyes

By Katherine Dicello

would describe myself as a Kentuckian, born in Lexington, a senior at Henry Clay High and headed for UK next year. Yet, when I reflect on my childhood my thoughts roam to Cebu, Philippines. Contrary to my classmates’ beliefs, the Philippines are not part of Philadelphia. In fact, they are a collection of islands in Asia – Cebu being one of the main four. Moving to the Philippines had been easy. I was only 9 and the cultural shock hit my parents much harder than me. Still, when I returned to America, I felt like an outlier. It wasn’t American culture that rocked me – I had spent the first nine years of my life here and visited often from Cebu – I struggled to adjust to the Kentucky education system. During my four years abroad, I spent grades fourth through seventh in a private, international school before returning to Kentucky and enrolling at Hayes Middle School. Teachers and students at Hayes all seemed the same and shared the same worldview. Not so at Cebu International School. Walking the halls of CIS, I encountered students and teachers from Germany, Egypt, Spain, England, Japan, Vietnam, Philippines and especially Korea. (Wealthy Korean parents send their children – with nannies as guardians – to the Philippines to learn English.) Class discussions regularly revealed astonishing anecdotes, underlining the stark differences between my world and that of my classmates. My fifth grade teacher was a Filipina who recounted a World War II story during history class. Her family painted the Rising Sun flag on their roof so Japanese pilots would not bomb them. 24 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

Not surprisingly, stories like these enhanced my perspective. Because I was lucky enough to study abroad, I accept and sympathize readily with those different from me. CIS not only exposed me to different cultures, it gave me a rigorous education. At CIS, teachers demand the same work ethic from sixth graders as they do seniors. Since Cebu is in Asia, we students were expected to respect our elders and finish our schoolwork correctly, the first time, without complaint. Teacher expectations heightened classroom difficulty. College-like lectures began when I was in sixth grade. Homework consisted of writing essays and finishing projects at home. (I favor that to filling in worksheets and reading textbooks.) The schoolwork I am most of proud from CIS? The projects. In sixth grade, our math class built a scale model of world attractions out of recyclable materials. My group tackled the Taj Mahal. The finished product was kind of awesome, if I say so myself. In seventh grade music class, we produced a music video of Justin Bieber’s “Back Down to Earth” that could surpass the real one. As memorable as the CIS class projects were, nothing rivaled the field trips. Every year my whole grade took a weeklong trip to one of the islands – the trip was called Philippines Week. Though teachers filled the first two

days with museum and historical site tours, the rest of the week consisted of interactive team-building activities and hitting the tourist spots such as visiting amusement parks, hiking up mountains and marveling at waterfalls. We also visited local, impoverished schools – an eye-opening experience that sticks with me to this day. I remember painting walls (many, many walls) at these schools. Filipino schools routinely consist of one large room, invariably painted pale blue. Surrounding most structures sit three-foot high cement walls topped with broken glass or spikes. Prior to our visit, my classmates and I spent time putting together gift bags filled with school supplies, while the teachers arranged lunch for everyone. After lunch, we began painting. Sometimes murals would pop up. Other times we simply painted the wall a new, brighter color. We visited these local schools so we could leave students with new supplies, full bellies and a more attractive school. I find myself missing the Philippines regularly. What I learned there has shaped the largest part of who I am. Initially, I resented Lexmark for moving my family halfway across the globe. Now, I am grateful for my time in the Philippines, an experience that no 9-yearold could have imagined.

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Summer Camp Lets Kids Find Their Own Way By Katie Saltz eing an involved parent is a good thing. But sometimes stepping aside is the best gift you can give your child. Summer camp is the perfect time to do just that. Summer camps provide kids with more than just social engagement and fun activities. Camps also provide a safe environment where kids can roam and explore new interests. It sounds counter-intuitive to parents to send their children away and not look back. But self-discovery can happen when the parent safety net is removed. Michael Thompson is a clinical psychologist and best-selling author who wrote “Homesick and Happy: How Time Away From Parents Can Help a Child Grow.” Thompson states that parents assume their presence always adds value to a child’s growth, but a temporary absence

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SUMMER CAMPS I 2017 171 Baylor School Road, Chattanooga, Tenn. Info: (423) 267-8505 ext. 827 Boys & Girls / Ages: 8-16. Overnight camp Discoverers / Ages: 8-10 Session 1 / June 12-17 Session 2 / June 19-24 Session 3 / July 10-15 Session 4 / July 17-22 Adventurers / Ages: 11-13 Session 1 / June 12-24 Session 2 / July 10-22 Expeditioners / Ages: 14-16 Session 1 / June 11-24 Session 2 / July 9-22 www.baylorschool.org/summer/overnight-camps/ camp-walkabout/index.aspx Registration page: https://baylorschool.campbrainregistration.com FAYETTE COUNTY 4-H J.M. Feltner 4-H Camp 380 J.M. Feltner Road, London / Info: 257-5582 Boys & Girls / Ages: 9-14 June 19-22 / July 31-Aug. 3 / $250 Aug. 1-5 / $275. / www.4-h.org IMAGES MODEL & TALENT AGENCY 2401 Regency Road, Suite 303 / Info: 273-2301 images@imagesmodelagency.com Be A Star Modeling Camp Runway modeling, photo posing, TV acting, confidence building and more Ages: 4-10 / 9:30 a.m.-noon Ages: 11-17 / 1-3:30 p.m. / June 12-16 June 19-23, June 26-30, July 10-14, July 17-21 $99 per camp / Registration deadline one week before camp www.imagesmodelagency.com KIDS ‘R’ KIDS #2 BEAUMONT 3271 Beaumont Centre Circle / Info: 224-3210 Boys & Girls / Ages: Grades K-5 Children will experience art, cooking, engineering, community service and more with unique weekly camp themes. June-Mid August / $150 per week, includes meals and field trips. $100 registration fee includes a T-shirt, backpack and water bottle. www.kidsrkidsky.com KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES t Camp Earl Wallace Conservation Camp Monticello, Ky. / Info: (800) 858-1549 Boys & Girls / Current Grade 4-6 Residential camp Monday-Friday (weeks vary by county) Fayette County dates: June 12-16 / June 19-23 For other counties and dates see website. Transportation provided from Fayette and some adjacent counties. Nature, firearm safety, archery, outdoor survival, 30 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

swimming, fishing/casting, boating/canoeing. $235, includes transportation, camper insurance and a Junior Sportsman’s License t Camp Robert Webb Venture Camp Grayson, Ky. / Info: (606) 424-0063 Boys & Girls / Current Grade: 7-8 / $235 Residential camp July 31-Aug. 4 Animal tracking, boating, explore bow hunting, intro to bow fishing, night fishing, swimming, range day with rifle, shotgun and crossbow. Earn Bow Hunter Education card. www.fw.ky.gov LEXINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY CAMP FEATHERS LCA’s Tates Creek Campus / Immanuel Baptist Church, 3100 Tates Creek Road Info: 422-5709 or feathersclubhouse@ lexingtonchristian.org June 5 - Aug. 4 / Closed July 4th Monday-Friday / Boys & Girls / 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Cost: $55 non-refundable registration fee for non-LCA families. $35 non-refundable registration fee for LCA families. Sibling discount: $15. Pre-Registered Rate: $40/Day, $200/Week Drop-In Rate: $45/Day, $225/Week Summer Day Camp: Preschool-Transitional Kindergarten Ages: 3-5 (must be potty-trained and be 3 years old by Oct. 1). Summer Day Camp: Kindergarten-6th grade Ages: Rising Kindergarten through rising 6th grade Session 1: Summer Camp Kick Off! / June 5-9 Session 2: Creation’s 1st Day: Day & Night June 12-June 16 Session 3: Creation’s 2nd Day: Heavens & Earth June 19-June 23 Session 4: Creation’s 3rd Day: Land/Plants/Trees June 24-June 30 Session 5: Creation’s 4th Day: Sun/Moon/Stars July 3-July 7 Session 6: Creation’s 5th Day: Marine Animals/ Birds of the Air / July 10-14 Session 7: Creation’s 6th Day: Animals/Humans July 17-July 21 Session 8: Creation’s 7th Day: God Rested July 24-28 Session 9: Back-to-School Bash July 31-Aug. 4 www.lexingtonchristian.org/student-life/summer.cfm. LIFE ADVENTURE CENTER 570 Milner Road, Versailles Info: (859) 873-3271 kathy@lifeadventurecenter.org Safe, Fun & Challenging: Life Adventure Center’s Summer Day Camps offer horseback riding, canoeing, challenge course, climbing, zip lines, archery, outdoor games, “Leave-no-Trace” environmental education, hiking and more. Early drop off and late pick up options fit parents’ busy work schedules. ACA Accredited. Boys & Girls / Ages 8-12 All camps 7:45 a.m.-6 p.m. Session 1: June 5 / Session 2: June 10 All camps $425. Need based financial aid

available. www.lifeadventurecenter.org www.lifeadventurecenter.org/camps.html THE LITTLE GYM OF LEXINGTON EAST 3101 Richmond Road, Ste 309 / Info: 266-2266 Monday-Friday / 9 a.m.-noon Boys & Girls / Ages: 3-10 (must be potty independent) Weekly camps start June 5 Different themes and special guests each week. Per day: $30 for members / $35 for non-members Multiple day package discounts offered www.thelittlegym.com/lexingtoneast/parties-camps/ camps#schedules PEPPERHILL FARM DAY CAMP 2104 Eastway Drive / Info: 277-6813 Activities include archery, canoeing, swimming, arts & crafts, horseback riding, gymnastics, games, campouts and more. Boys & Girls / Ages 2-14 Camps offered in three-week sessions. Session 1: May 30-June 2, June 5-9, June 12-16 Session II: June 19-23, June 26-30, July 3-7 Family Night Week: July 10-14 Session III: July 17-21, July 24-28, July 31-Aug. 4 www.pepperhillcamp.com MIDWAY UNIVERSITY GIRL POWER! CAMP 512 E. Stephens St., Midway Info: (859) 846-5390 Girls only / Ages: 7-13 June 12-16 / Cost $250 www.midwaycamps.com NATIONAL ACADEMY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 3500 Arbor Dr. / Info: 273-3292 Boys & Girls / Ages 5-12 Field trips to the pool, museums, parks and daily activities. Weekly sessions: May-Mid-Aug. / 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m. www.lexkydaycare.com WILD THYME COOKING SCHOOL 1060 Chinoe Road, Suite 108, Chinoe Plaza Info: 523-2665 or wildthymecooking@gmail.com t Little Chefs in Training / Ages: 4-7 / $245 Curious Chefs / June 26-30 / 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. t Jr. Chefs in Training / Ages 7 & up / $275 Master Jr. Chefs / May 29-June 3 / July 31-Aug. 4 9 a.m.-3 p.m. t Jr. & Sr. Chefs in Training / Ages 7 & up 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cupcake Wars / June 5-9 / $295 Cupcake Wars / July 3-7 / $200 Cupcake Wars / July 24-28 / $295 Kentucky Proud Farm to Table / July 10-14 / $315 Cook Like a Food Network Star / June 19-23 $295 t Sr. Chefs in Training / Ages 9 & up / $315 Around the World / June 12-16 / 9 a.m.-3 p.m. t Teen Cooking Camp / Ages 12 & up / $315

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Family Fun and Learning Night: Celebrate the Earth

Tuesday, April 18, 5:30-7:30 PM FREE rin g fo r:

ow Re gis te Join usN as we show appreciation for our environment through educational activities and earth-related crafts! *Sponsored by Toyota*

WEEK-LONG, HA LF-DAY CAMPS : Ex pl or in g Ar t M er m ai d Ca m p M y Gi rl & M e Fa ntas tic Be as ts Pr in ce ss Ca m p One-Day Min i Ca m ps, too!

Registration is required for ALL Family Fun & Learning Nights. FREE dinner is provided to families who pre-register, and a FREE book is given away to each child. Only for families with children ages 3-12.

Pre-Registration Required at: 859-254-4175, ext. 21 www.CarnegieCenterLex.org

220 Ruccio Way Suite 180 In the Meijer parking lot off Reynolds Rd.

859-223-0114

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SUMMER CAMPS I 2017 Restaurant Possible / July 17-21 / 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Registration now open / $25 registration fee Discounts available for siblings Extended care hours of 8-9 a.m. or 3-5 p.m. available for $50 per week www.wildthymecooking.com

ACADEMIC ACE-UK SUMMER DAY CAMPS 412 Rose St. / Info: 257-4590 Boys & Girls / Ages vary by camp The Academy for Creative Excellence (ACE) offers three different summer day camps that provide opportunities in the performing arts for students in Grades 1-12. June 26-30 / Film Camp (Grades 1-12) July 10-14 / Junior Performance Camp: Where the Wild Things Are (Grades 1-6) July 17-28 / Senior Performance Camp: Camp Monster (Grades 5-12) www.aceukot.com/summer BRICKS 4 KIDZ – LEXINGTON Info: (859) 433-1515 Boys & Girls / Ages: 5-13 Fun-filled summer of camps where children learn, build and play… with LEGO® Bricks! Held at Best Brains Learning Center and Sayre School. / May 22-Aug. 15 All camps are designed for three-hour sessions, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m., with full day options for five days. Extended care as needed. Discounts for siblings, full-day registration and daily options of selected camps. A Pirate’s Quest, Bat League (NEW!), Angry Birdies, Extreme Ninjas, Galaxy Far Away, Jr. Robotics (NEW!), Jurassic Brick Land, Knights/Princesses, Mining & Crafting I/II, Movie Making 101, Pocket Brick Monsters, Super Heroes, Teenage Brick Turtles Wizards/Minions www.bricks4kidz.com/lexingtonky CAMP CARNEGIE Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning 251 West Second St. / Info: 254-4175, ext. 21 Boys & Girls / Ages: Rising grades 6-8 Cost: $75 per camp. Reduced price of $25 for students who qualify for free/reduced lunch. Lunch is provided for full-day campers. Legal Eagles: Court’s in Session July 10-14, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Young Engineers July 10-14, 1-5 p.m. Radio & Podcasting July 17-21, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Zines July 17-21, 1-5 p.m. 32 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

Top Chef: What’s Cooking? July 24-28, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Movie Making 101 July 24-28, 1-5 p.m. carnegiecenterlex.org/youth-and-family/ camp-carnegie-2017 CAMP CO-OP Fayette Cooperating Preschool 3564 Clays Mill Road / Info: 276-6350 Boys & Girls / Ages: 3-8 / 9 a.m.-noon Mondays-Thursdays Session 1: “Storytelling” / June 5-15 Session 2: “Adventure Camp” / June 19-29 Session 3: “Water, Water Everywhere” / July 10-20 Session 4: “Ooey-Gooey/Bubbles” / July 24-Aug. 3 www.coopschool.org/registration-info CAMP INVENTION Info: (800) 968-4332 Boys & Girls / K-6th grade Julius Marks Elementary 3277 Pepperhill Road June 5-9 / 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. / $225 Southside Elementary School 1300 Troy Pike, Versailles June 5-9 / 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. / $225 Model Laboratory School 521 Lancaster Ave, Richmond July 24-28 / 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. / $225 Imaginations get their rocket fuel at Camp Invention! This summer’s all-new curriculum allows children in kindergarten through 6th grade to transform a distant exoplanet, blast rockets, wire circuits, and take risks as future entrepreneurs. Local educators lead a week of hands-on activities that fuel children’s 21st century skills. www.Campinvention.org CAPITAL DAY SCHOOL 120 Deepwood Drive, Frankfort. Info: (502) 227-7121 Boys & Girls / Ages: 3-14 / Preschool-8th Full day programming for preschool and K-8. $160 per full week, $125 for half day Half-day exploration camps for ages 7-14 Maker Space, Dance, Chess June 5 -Aug. 4 (Closed week of July 3-7) 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Registration begins April 14 www.capitaldayschool.net www.capitaldayschool.net/summer-camp-2017. THE CURIOUS EDGE 401 Lewis Hargett Circle, Suite 120 Info: 899-3343  Brain Boost Does your child struggle with reading, math or test taking? Have you tried everything and nothing works? Use this summer to give your child tools for success. Data proven results from K-College  Summer Writing Institute Middle School Boys & Girls Dates TBD, Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon Expository paragraphs and essays. Narrative

writing and story structure. Strong sentence structure. Expanding sentences to paragraphs. Polish writing pieces and having fun.  ACT Prep Actual ACT Tests with Item Analysis. Identify areas of strength and weakness. Video lessons matched to deficit areas. Learn strategies to help on more than just the ACT. Group courses or one-on-one instructions offered www.thecuriousedge.com EYE LEVEL MATH AND ENGLISH LEARNING CENTER 4383 Old Harrodsburg Road, Suite 165 Info: (859) 333-6408 Boys & Girls Math and English at your child’s level. Strong focus on critical thinking and comprehension. Lexingtonwest@myeyelevel.com Eyelevellexingtonwest.com JESSAMINE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 600 South Main St., Nicholasville Info: (859) 885-3523 Summer Reading Preview Party May 21 / 1-5 p.m. Summer Reading Programs June-July / Check for dates on website. No charge to use library materials, services or attend programs. Books, audiobooks, recording studio, movies, 3D printers, laser cutter & more. Programs for all ages. www.jesspublib.org KENTUCKY SCIENCE CENTER 727 West Main St., Louisville Info: (502) 561-6100, ext. 6111 Whether engineering with LEGOs, learning to code, or getting hands-on with chemistry, your young scientist will not be bored this summer. May 29-Aug. 4 / Full week sessions Rising Grades PreK-10 Full-Day: $195 member, $220 non-member Specialty Camps: $245 member, $270 non-member www.kysciencecenter.org LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY 140 E. Main St. / Info: 231-5534 Discover Summer/Summer Reading Program Boys & Girls / Ages: Pre-School-Teen June 1-July 31 / Free www.lexpublib.org MIDWAY UNIVERSITY 512 E. Stephens St., Midway Info: (859) 846-5390  Minecraft Camp Boys & Girls / Ages: 7-13 June 19-23 / $250  Science Camp Boys & Girls / Ages: 7-13 June 23-30 / $250 www.midwaycamps.com

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INSPIRING FUTURE INNOVATORS Sign up by May 1 to save $15 using promo code INNOVATE15 Join Us!

For children entering K-6th grade — Led by experienced local educators

During our Summer Camp weeks, campers explore their hidden talents,

• Hands-on Fun • Teamwork

potential passions and intriguing interests. Each boy and girl will experience art and cooking, engineering and community

• STEM Concepts • Problem Solving

• Design & Build Prototypes

Julius Marks Elementary | June 5 - 9

service, and everything in-between! This summer camp is all about the journey to

Southside Elementary | June 5 - 9

discover what suits each camper’s personality and the quest to discover what they like best. (859) 224-3210 3271 Beaumont Centre Circle Lexington, KY 40513 www.kidsrkidsky.com

campinvention.org | 800.968.4332 In partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office

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Discover Summer will make this summer fun, active, and educational. Get started at any Lexington Public Library location. Explore and investigate wild animals, wonders of the deep, live music, cartoon drawing, Minecraft, and lots more.

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SUMMER CAMPS I 2017 NEWTON’S ATTIC 4974 Old Versailles Road Info: 368-7334 or NewtonsAttic@gmail.org Hands-on science and engineering week-long day camps Boys & Girls / Ages: 6-16 Half and full day camps / May 22-Aug. 11  Full day camps: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (8:30 a.m.-5:30 drop off and pickup at no extra charge; earlier and later by request for small fee)  Half day: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & 1:30-5 p.m. Two half-day camps can be combined for a fullday camp. Lunch-time supervision provided; send a lunch; microwave, toaster oven and fridge provided. Snacks sold on site or send your own. Exceptions to age restrictions will be considered for the exceptional child. Please ask and register by phone. Prices listed are for one week. Some classes, including most of the 1st-3rd grade classes as well as Chemistry can be prorated on a daily basis. Most camps will be offered multiple times, and there will be offerings for every age group both morning and afternoon all 12 weeks of summer camps.  Arduino, Raspberry Pi, 3-D Printer Projects Ages: 12+ / Half-day / $195 plus materials fees  Archery / Ages 10+ / Half-day $225  Camp Catapult / Ages 9+ / Half-day $195  Camp Chemistry / Ages 7-9 & 10-15 / Half day $195  Camp Katniss (Girls Only) & Bow Design, Build  Creative Aviation / Ages 11+ / Half-day $195  Electronic Circuits / Ages 10+ / Half-day $195  Game On! / Ages 8+ / Half-day $$185  Imagineering/ Ages 10+ / Half-day $195  Kerbal Space / Ages 9+ / Half-day $195  Lego Mindstorms: Beginning, Intermediate and Lego Robo Sumo / Ages 8+ / Half-day $175  Little League Legos / Ages 6-8 / Half-day $175  Maker Board Mayhem / Ages 10+ / $195  Minecraft Mod with MCreator / Ages 8-11 Minecraft Mod with Java / Ages 11-16 Half-day / $195  Mini Robots-Mega Fun / Ages 8+ / Half-day $185  Nerf Gun Mods / Age 10+ / Half-day $195 + $60 materials fee  Programming With Java / Ages 12+ Half-day $195  Python Programming / Ages 12+ Half-day $195  Programming With Scratch / Ages 10+ / Half day $195  Rocket Dragsters / Ages 12+ / Half-day $195  Robot Rodeo / Ages 10+ / Half-day $225  Rube Goldberg Machines / Ages 10+ / Half-day $195  Robotic Gladiators / Ages 11+ / Full day $475  Tweens & Tools / Ages 10+ War Games: Water Wars / Ages 11+ / Half-day  Da Vinci’s Kids, Fig Newtons and Kiddie Chemistry / Ages 6-9 / Half-day $225, Full day / full week $450 34 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

 Goldie Blox & the Three Gadgets (Girls Only) Ages 5-8 / Half Day $195 www.newtonsattic.com CAMP CURIOSITY AT THE LEXINGTON SCHOOL 1050 Lane Allen Road Info: (859) 278-0501 ext. 1208 Boys & Girls / Ages: 3 years to 8th grade June 5-9, June 12-16, June 19-23, June 26-30 July 10-14, July 17-21 / $155-$310 / Half-day and full day options. www.campcuriosity.org SUMMER @ SAYRE 194 North Limestone St. afitch@sayreschool.org (859) 254-1361, ext. 260/263 or (859) 221-8423 June 5-Aug. 4 Imagine a summer filled with making friends, having fun and learning new skills in a safe and positive environment. Sayre’s unique downtown location makes field trips rich in history and arts an integral part of the program. Whether your child wants to attend a day camp with friends for the week, to explore an area of special interest or to play a new sport, they’re sure to find something they love in one of the summer programs at Sayre.  Summer Safari Camp Boys & Girls / Ages: 2-11 / 7:30 a.m.-5:45 p.m. $190/week (sibling discount of $180 for each additional child) Additional Camps offered: Rising Stars All-Sports Camp, Spartan Baseball Camp, Spartan Basketball Camp, Spartan Volleyball Camp, British Soccer Camp, Bricks 4 Kidz, Chess Camp and Video Gaming Camp www.sayreschool.org/summer@sayre TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 3900 Rapid Run Drive / Info: 271-0079 t Nature Studies Camp For children entering preschool (4 years old)-6th grade. July 17-21 / $75 per week, per child. t Basketball Camps with Justin Taylor Middle School and High School Girls June 2-3 (5-8 p.m. June 2 / 9-4 p.m. June 3) $100 Lower School Co-ed / June 5-8, 5-7 p.m. / $100 Middle School and High School Boys June 9-10 (5-8 p.m. June 9 / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 10) / $100 t Archery Camp June 5-9, 9 a.m.-noon / $50 t Soccer Camp June 12-16, 6-9 p.m. $100 t Volleyball Camps Lower School and Middle School Girls May 19-20 (5-8 p.m. May 19 / 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 20) / $50 High School Girls June 16-17 (1-7 p.m. June 16 / 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 17) / $95 Middle School Girls July 21-22 (1-7 p.m. July 21 / 9-5 p.m. July 2) / $60 www.TrinityLex.org

TUTORING CLUB OF LEXINGTON 3061 Fieldstone Way / Info: 224-1020 Boys & Girls / Grades PreK-12 Open all summer. Personalized tutoring for kindergartners-high school students. Reading, math, writing, algebra, chemistry, ACT/SAT prep. www.tutoringclub.com

T H E A RT S ACE SUMMER DAY CAMPS Academy for Creative Excellence UK Opera Theatre / UK Campus Info: 257-4590 Boys & Girls / Grades: Rising 1-12 9 a.m.-4 p.m. / Mon-Fri. with final performances $275 per week / $500 for 2 weeks Early bird and family discounts available  Film Camp, June 26-30 1st-12th grades / Showcase Friday, June 30  Junior Performance Camp, July 10-15 1st-6th grades / Performances Friday and Saturday July 15 &16  Senior Performance Camp, July 17-29 5th-12th grades / Performances Friday and Saturday July 29 & 30  Auditions (for Performance Camps only; used for casting, not admission). Video submissions due with application/registration by June 1 aceukot.com/summer CAMP CREATIVITY 365 Southland Drive / Info: 429-1594 info@createstudioky.com Ages 5-14 / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Part and full day camps available May 30-June 2 / $220 full day, $120 half day July 5-7 / $165 full day, $90 half day www.createstudioky.com BLUEGRASS YOUTH BALLET 1595 Mercer Road, Suite 150 / Info: 271-4472 t Fairy Tale Camp Ages 3-6 Imagine, Dance, Make Art, Pretend and Sing at BYB. At Fairy Tale Camp, students explore classic fairy tales through dance, drama, art and music. Each week culminates in a short performance where students can share what they have learned. All materials and snacks included with tuition. $110 for one week / $200 for two weeks Monday-Friday / 9 a.m.-noon June 12-16: Snow White June 19-23: Cinderella t Kids Fun Art Ages 6-12 Dance, music, art, drama & Spanish. This workshop is designed to get kids interested in the

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Saddle Up to Camp This Summer! Beginner to Advanced, Ages 6+

M-F, 9AM - 5PM (Riding All Day)

FLY a Real AIRPLANE this summer at

SUMMER YOUTH AVIATION CAMP! Help fly a real airplane with a FAA certified pilot during part of a two-day camp at the airport! Lexington- Cost is $229 per student (financial aid is available for eligible students)

Indoor arena available on rain days.

JUNE 12-13

*Early enrollment, multiple child and multiple week discounts*

JUNE 15-16

Stone

Aviation camps also scheduled in July (financial aid available):

Ages 14-16 JUNE 26-27

Ages 10-16 JUNE 19-20 & 22-23 ALL CAMPS 8:30am - 3:30pm Aviation camps also scheduled in July

Riding Lessons, Equine sales, leases, and Boarding available.

Sponsored by The Aviation Museum of Kentucky

Bowling Green July 6-7; Cost $269 Pikeville July 11-12 Cost $199 Louisville July 20-21 Cost $269 Hazard July 25-26 Cost $249

All Lexington camps will be held at The Aviation Museum of Kentucky, 4029 Airport Rd. at Blue Grass Airport. Camps fill up quickly; registration deadline one week prior to each camp. For registration and questions: 859-353-0467

859.983.3251

www.kyhorseboarding.com

www.aviationky.org

camps2017@aviationky.org

For more information contact: david@aviationky.org or call 859-231-1219

ADVENTURE d e SEEKERS t an

Day Camp Activities Archery Climbing Hiking

Canoeing Challenge Course Horsemanship

Safe, Fun & Challenging Call Now To Register! Sessions for ages 8-12 Starting June 5th

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SUMMER CAMPS I 2017 world through art. This year the kids will learn all about Africa, its music, dance and art. Campers will also have an informal performance of the story of Wangari Maathai at the end of the week. $190 for the week. / All materials, snack provided. Kids need to bring lunch. June 26 - 30 Monday-Friday / 9 a.m.-2 p.m. www.bluegrassyouthballet.org CUT AND PASTE CRAFT STUDIO 220 Ruccio Way, Suite 180 / Info: 223-0114 One Week Crafting Camps / $150-170 per week t Exploring Art / June 5-9, 9 a.m.-noon / Ages: 8-12 / $150. Paint canvases, melt crayons, mix media and throw paint to make your own masterpieces. t My Girl & Me / June 12-16, 1-4 p.m. OR July 24-28, 9 a.m.-noon / Ages: 7-12 / $170 Build and paint a wooden bed for your American Girl doll and much more. t Fantastic Beasts / June 26-30, 9 a.m.-noon Ages: 6-10 / $150. Make crafts of both real and imaginary animals with paint, wood, paper and fabric. t Princess Camp / July 10-14, 1-4 p.m. / Ages: 7-12 / $150. Explore the worlds of your favorite Disney princesses while learning new craft techniques. t Mermaid Week / July 17-21, 9 a.m.-noon / Ages: 8-12 / $150. Make your own mermaid tail blanket, decorate flip flops and sun glasses and try out new crafts. t Horsing Around / July 31-Aug. 4, 9 a.m.-noon Ages: 7-12 / $150. Paint a barn full of horses, get creative with horseshoes, and design your own jockey silk. One Day Mini Camps / $30 per session t Puppy Camp / June 1, or Aug. 8, 9 a.m.-noon Ages: 5-10. Decorate a fabric puppy, design a house for him and make matching dog tags. t My Girl Mini Camp / June 13 / Ages: 5-10 Create tote bags, jewelry and a jewelry box for your American Girl Doll. t Collector’s Shop / June 29, 1-4 p.m. OR Aug. 9 9 a.m.-noon / Ages: 5-10. Make a display for your favorite Shopkins, Num Noms or Tsum Tsums, paint a cupcake and trade your extras. t Peg People Parade / July 12, 9 a.m.-noon Ages: 6-12. Create your own set of peg people princesses, super heroes or even make your own family. t Pirate Day / July 19, 1-4 p.m. / Ages: 6-10 Paint your own pirate ship, an eye patch, and a sword to take home. t Do Up Your Room / Aug. 3, 1-4 p.m. / Ages: 8-12. Learn to stencil a cork board and make a chalkboard to decorate your room. www.cutandpastecraftstudio.com EXPLORIUM OF LEXINGTON 440 West Short St. / (859) 258-3253 ext. 18 Half-day and full-day options available Drop off is 8-8:30 a.m. 36 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

Pick up for half-day campers is noon-12:30 p.m. Pick up for full-day campers is 5-5:30 p.m. Late pick-up available but must be pre-arranged. Full-day campers and half-day afternoon campers should bring their own lunch. Snacks will be provided. Each Friday at 4:30 p.m. campers will put on a special showcase. Parents and caregivers are invited to attend. Children will be divided into three ages groups: Pre-K; K-2; 3-5 based upon grade just finished. All campers will receive 2 tickets to a Lexington Legends home game! Summer camps sponsored by the Lexington Legends. Rates (Week Long): $225 – Full day (non-member) $215 – Full day for second child or any subsequent children (non-member) $215 – Full Day (Members) $205 – Full day for second child or any subsequent children (non-member) $115 – Half day (non-member) $105 – Half day for second child or any subsequent children (non-member) $105 – Half Day (Members) $95 – Half day for second child or any subsequent children (non-member) t May 22-May 26: Circus Science Learn how to perform amazing stunts like tightrope walking. Explore the lives of clowns and how science and art combine to create awesome circus fun! t May 30-June 2: Creepy, Crawly Critters. Meet real insects, including a tarantula and hissing cockroaches, learn why scorpions glow in the dark and create the perfect home for an insect pet! t June 5-June 9: Home Town Heroes Meet local heroes from around Lexington, including Big L from the Lexington Legends, veterinarians from Banfield Pet Hospital and learn about the life of the police officers and firefighters who protect us every day! t June 12-June 16: Grossology. Learn about how the human body works, how every day household items can create fun chemical messes and more as campers conduct “Gross” experiments! t June 19-June 23: Sail the Seven Seas Ever wanted to talk like a pirate, walk the plank or learn about ocean life? Then this is for you! Explore life on (and below) the high seas! t June 26-June 30: Myth Busters. Does hiding in the bathtub during a tornado REALLY work? Conduct experiments to test myths we all know. t July 5-July 7: Explorium Olympics. Explore historic and modern sports and even invent your own during this athletic-themed camp. t July 10-July 14: Around the World. Travel around the globe in just a few days! Campers will learn all about other cultures and countries as they jet around earth! t July 17-July 21: Build, Build, Build! Perfect for your future engineers or architects! This camp will focus on building strong and stable structures. Test out buildings on an earthquake table and learn about the keys to constructing a successful bridge! t July 24-July 28: Weird and Wonderful

Wilderness. Explore nature without ever leaving the museum! Campers will examine real life insects and animals, construct “emergency” structures and discover the world around us! t July 31-Aug. 4: Fancy Fossils. Dig up some Dino bones and explore what life was like when the dinosaurs roamed the Earth! t Aug. 7-Aug. 11: Sneaky Sleuthing. Brush up on your fingerprint and clue finding skills as campers learn what it takes to be a crime stopper! http://explorium.com/events/camps www.explorium.com KENTUCKY MUDWORKS 825 National Ave. / Info: 389-9681 Boys & Girls / Ages: 6-15 / $160-$285 per session June 12-July 28 Morning Sessions: 9 a.m.-noon Afternoon Sessions: 1-4 p.m. Full Day: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. www.kymudworks.com LEXINGTON BALLET COMPANY 161 N. Mill St. / Info: 233-3925 or info@lexingtonballet.org t MAD Camp (Music, Art & Dance) Ages: 5-11 / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 11-15, July 18-22, July 25-29 $230/week / Extended care available until 5 p.m. t Ballet Summer Intensive: Junior Ages: 7-10 / 9-noon / June 5-9, 12-16, 19-23 $155 per week t Ballet Summer Intensive: Advanced Ages: 11 & up / 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. June 5-9, 12-16, 19-23 / $330 per week t Summer Intensive: Adults Ages: 18 & up / 5-9 p.m. / July 10-14 $240 per week t Open Classes: Creative Movement Ages: 3-4 / 9:30-10:15 a.m. / Saturdays, May-July $15 per class or $120 for 10 classes t Open Classes: Pre-Ballet Ages: 5-6 / 10:15-11 a.m. / Saturdays, May-July $15 per class or $120 for 10 classes t Open Classes: Beginner Ballet Ages: 7-10 & up / 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays, May $15 per class or $120 for 10 classes t Open Classes: Advanced Ballet Ages 11 & up / 4:30-6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, May-July $15 per class or $120 for 10 classes t Open Classes: Adult Ballet Ages 11 & up / 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, May-July $15 per class or $120 for 10 classes www.lexingtonballet.org LEXINGTON CHILDREN’S THEATRE 418 West Short St. Info: (859) 254-4546, Ext. 225 or 226 Summer Theater School First Stage Players (FSP) / Ages: 4-5 Playmakers (PM) / Ages: 6-7 Performance Workshop (PW) / Ages: varies by

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NATIONAL ACADEMY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Summer Camps Available Field Trips to the pool, museums, parks and so much more. Activities Planned Everyday!

COME JOIN THE FUN Child Development Center Infant/Toddler/Preschool • Trained • CPR & Safety Certified • Spacious Classrooms • Open 6am - 6:30pm • Open Inservice Days & Snow Days • Before and After School Transportation Provided

Fun as BIG as all outdoors! This summer

Childcare

why not try something fun and adventurous

859-273-3292

in our overnight camps, like climbing, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, caving, hiking, camping, and more?

3500 Arbor Dr. (Off Man O’ War Blvd)

SESSIONS OFFERED JUNE – JULY, 2017

(423) 267-8505 | www.baylorschool.org/summer

www.lexkydaycare.com

Riding Lessons for Ages 5 and up

Summer Camp Dates:

Join Us After School!

No Prior Experience Required

Why Take Riding Lesson?

Develop Confidence Improve Balance and Coordination Learn Responsibility Get Physical Exercise Have FUN! n

June 19-23 June 26-30 July 17-21

859-971-1485

www.punchestownstable.com Tates Creek Rd. - 6 miles from Man o’ War April 2017

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SUMMER CAMPS I 2017 class, between 8-18 Musical Theatre Revue (MTR) / Ages: varies by class, between 9-16 t May 30-June 2 FSP: The Cat in the Hat Ages 4-5 / 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m. / Tuition: $160 PM: Snow White and the Seven Dwarves Ages 6-7 / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. / Tuition: $170 PW: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Ages 8-12 / 9 a.m.-4:15 p.m. / Tuition: $180 PW: Harry Potter and the Cauldron of Doom Ages 9-14 / 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. / Tuition: $180 t June 5-9 FSP: Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet Ages 4-5 / 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m. / Tuition: $195 PM: Miss Nelson is Missing Ages 6-7 / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. / Tuition: $200 PW: Junie B. Jones Career Day Drama Ages 8-12 / 9 a.m.-4:15 p.m. / Tuition: $215 PW: Amelia Bedelia Ages 9-14 / 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. / Tuition: $215 PW: Percy Jackson and the Battle of the Labyrinth Ages 11-16 / 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. / Tuition: $215 t June 12-16 FSP: Curious George Ages 4-5 / 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m. / Tuition: $195 PM: Beauty and the Beast Ages 6-7 / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. / Tuition: $200 PW: Worst Witch Ever Ages 8-12 / 9 a.m.-4:15 p.m. / Tuition: $215 PW: Knights of the Kitchen Table Ages 9-14 / 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. / Tuition: $215 MTR: Welcome to the 60’s Ages 10-16 / 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. / Tuition: $245 t June 19-23 FSP: Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse Ages 4-5 / 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m. / Tuition: $195 PM: Adventure at Hogwarts Ages 6-7 / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. / Tuition: $200 PW: Gravity Falls Ages 8-12 / 9 a.m.-4:15 p.m. / Tuition: $215 PW: Judy Moody Ages 9-14 / 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. / Tuition: $215 PW: Series of Unfortunate Events: Reptile Room Ages 10-16 / 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. / Tuition: $215 t June 26-30 FSP: Pete the Cat Ages 4-5 / 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m. / Tuition: $195 PM: Once Upon a Cool Motorcycle Dude Ages 6-7 / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. / Tuition: $200 PW: Freckle Juice Ages 8-12 / 9 a.m.-4:15 p.m. / Tuition: $215 PW: Harry Potter: Double Bubble Quidditch Trouble / Ages 9-14 / 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuition: $215 MTR: Songs of Disney Princesses Ages 8-13 / 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. / Tuition: $245 t July 5-7 FSP: Pout Pout Fish Ages 4-5 / 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m. / Tuition: $115 PM: Where the Sidewalk Ends Ages 6-7 / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. / Tuition: $125 PW: The Sneetches Ages 8-12 / 9 a.m.-4:15 p.m. / Tuition: $135 38 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

PW: The Emperor’s New Clothes Ages 8-14 / 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. / Tuition: $135 PW: Fairytales with a Twist Ages 9-15 / 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. / Tuition: $135 t July 10-14 FSP: Pinkalicious Ages 4-5 / 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m. / Tuition: $195 PM: A Frozen Wonderland Ages 6-7 / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. / Tuition: $200 PW: The Little Mermaid Ages 8-12 / 9 a.m.-4:15 p.m. / Tuition: $215 PW: The Lost Hero Ages 10-16 / 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. / Tuition: $215 MTR: High School Musical Ages 9-14 / 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. / Tuition: $245 t July 17-21 FSP: Where the Wild Things Are Ages 4-5 / 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m. / Tuition: $195 PM: Jedi Training Academy Ages 6-7 / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. / Tuition: $200 PW: James and the Giant Peach Ages 8-12 / 9 a.m.-4:15 p.m. / Tuition: $215 PW: Harry Potter and the Masked Marvel Ages 9-14 / 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. / Tuition: $215 PW: Lost in TWILIGHT Ages 10-16 / 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. / Tuition: $215 t July 24-28 FSP: Cinderella Ages 4-5 / 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m. / Tuition: $195 PM: How I Became a Pirate Ages 6-7 / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. / Tuition: $200 PW: The True Story of the Three Little Pigs Ages 8-12 / 9 a.m.-4:15 p.m. / Tuition: $215 PW: Harry Potter and Moaning Myrtle’s Magnificent Mayhem Ages 10-16 / 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. / Tuition: $215 MTR: Triple Threat Ages 9-14 / 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. / Tuition: $245 t July 31-Aug. 4 FSP: There’s a Nightmare in My Closet Ages 4-5 / 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m. / Tuition: $195 PM: Princess Pandemonium Ages 6-7 / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. / Tuition: $200 PW: The Magic Treehouse: Dinosaurs Before Dark Ages 8-12 / 9 a.m.-4:15 p.m. / Tuition: $215 PW: Mary Poppins Ages 9-14 / 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. / Tuition: $215 MTR: Hip Hop Broadway Ages 10-16 / 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. / Tuition: $245 t Aug. 7-11 FSP: A Frozen Wonderland Ages 4-5 / 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m. / Tuition: $195 PM: The Stinky Cheese Man Ages 6-7 / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. / Tuition: $200 PW: Junie B. Jones and the Art Room Catastrophe Ages 8-12 / 9 a.m.-4:15 p.m. / Tuition: $215 PW: Alice in Wonderland Ages 9-14 / 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. / Tuition: $215 PW: Shakespeare Presents: Hamlet Ages 14-18 / 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. / Tuition: $215 www.lctonstage.org LIVING ARTS AND SCIENCE CENTER 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. / Info: 252-5222 Boys & Girls / Grades: Preschool- High School May 30- Aug. 11 / 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

(Extended care available 7:45-8:45 a.m. & 4-5:30 p.m.) One-week sessions in creative, educational and fun hands-on classes taught by professional artists, scientists and educators. Partial and full-day schedules available with more than 100 interactive and multi-disciplinary classes including a full range of arts, science and engineering disciplines. Classes take place in LASC’s new expanded campus with clay studio, digital media lab, planetarium, new classrooms, and outdoor gardens and educational spaces. Evening classes also available for teens and adults. LASC members receive discounts on registrations. Scholarships available. Build your own full or partial day schedule by choosing your favorite morning and afternoon classes. Supervised lunch program is included FREE for full-day students. Meals not provided. Camp Pricing: Half Day Price: $85-$105 Full Day Price: $170-$210 Extended Care AM or PM: $25-$30 (Price for both is $50-$60). www.LASCLEX.org www.z2systems.com/np/clients/lasc/eventList.jsp LOUISVILLE ZOO 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville Info: (502) 238-5358 Boys & Girls / Grades: PreK-8th grade June 5-July 28 (Weekly) Drop Off: 8-9 a.m. / Camp: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Pick Up: 4-5 p.m. Campers can enjoy a wide range of exciting camp topics for every grade level including our weekly Teen Tuesdays program and specialty camps for all grade levels! Extended hours continue with a convenient carline drop-off service for parents. For a full list of camp descriptions, visit louisvillezoo.org. Campers can attend camp for the grade they have completed OR the grade they will be entering in the fall. All programs are weeklong. Parents should provide a lunch and snack for their child each day. Regular Camps: $215 Members $245 Non-Members Specialty Camps: $265 Members $295 Non-Members Teen Tuesdays: $43 per day Members/ $49 Non-Members t June 5-9 Grade PreK-K: Bug Club Grade K-1: Camp Discovery Grade 1-2: Eat or Be Eaten Grade 2-3: Animal Grossology Grade 4-6: Mythical Creatures Grade 7-8: Survivor: Zoo Style t June 12-16 Grade PreK-K: Water Week Grade K-1: Animals in Disguise Grade 1-2: Rockin’ Reptiles Grade 2-3: Aqua-ventures

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GET READY FOR SUMMER SUMMER SPORTS CAMP

JOIN THE FUN!

The Lexington Tennis Club is offering Summer Sports Camps for children ages 1st Grade through Age 14.

PRE-COLLEGE CONSERVATORY Intensives in Acting & Musical Theatre Voice June 12 - 16, 2017

Activities include: Tennis, Swimming, Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Tae Kwon Do & more! CAMP OPTIONS: 1/2-DAY CAMP (3-DAYS) - $85 1/2-DAY CAMP (5-DAYS) - $100 FULL-DAY CAMP (3-DAYS) - $119 FULL-DAY CAMP (5-DAYS) - $196 CAMP WEEKS: May 24 (3 day camp)

*refundable or transferrable if school still in session

May 31 (3 day camp)

*refundable or transferrable if school still in session

June 5 :: June 12 :: June 19 June 26 :: July 5 (3 day camp) *** NO CAMP WEEK OF JULY 10 *** July 17 :: July 24 :: July 31

An immersive set of programs that enhances skills in acting, voice, and dance for high school artists, positioning them for successful collegiate study & professional careers.

410 Redding Road, Lexington, KY LTCTENNIS.COM :: 859-272-4546

April 14-15, 2017 Lexington Opera House lexingtonballet.org

Lexington Ballet Company - Your City Your Ballet! MAD Camp

July 7-28 Ages 5-11

Open Ballet Classes

May 8-July 28 Ages 3+

Summer Ballet Intensive

June 5-23 Ages 7-Professional

Adult Ballet Intensive July 10-14

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SUMMER CAMPS I 2017 Grade 5-6: Backstage Pass Grade 7-8: Bioblitz t June 19-23 Grade PreK-K: Farm to Feast Grade K-1: Jaws & Claws Grade 1-2: Animal Digs Grade 2-3: Imagi-nature Grade 4-6: Take it From Nature Grade 7-8: Animal Analysts t June 26-June 30 Grade PreK-K: Dino-Mite! Grade K-1: Zooper Heroes Grade 1-2: Bookworms Grade 2-3: Insectigations Grade 5-6: Vet Camp! Grade 7-8: Nature Innovations t July 3, 5-7 Grade PreK-K: Bug Club Grade K-1: Camp Discovery Grade 1-2: Eat or Be Eaten Grade 2-3: Animal Grossology Grade 4-6: Mythical Creatures Grade 7-8: Survivor: Zoo Style t July 10-14 Grade PreK-K: Water Week Grade K-1: Animals in Disguise Grade 1-2: Rockin’ Reptiles Grade 2-3: Aqua-ventures Grade 5-6: Backstage Pass Grade 7-8: Bioblitz t July 17-21 Grade PreK-K: Farm to Feast Grade K-1: Jaws & Claws Grade 1-2: Animal Digs Grade 2-3: Imagi-nature Grade 4-6: Take it From Nature Grade 7-8: Animal Analysts t July 24-28 Grade PreK-K: Dino-Mite! Grade K-1: Zooper Heroes Grade 1-2: Bookworms Grade 2-3: Insectigations Grade 5-6: Vet Camp! Grade 7-8: Nature Innovations www.louisvillezoo.org MIDWAY UNIVERSITY ART CAMP 512 E. Stephens St., Midway Info: (859) 846-5390 Boys & Girls / Ages: 7-13 / June 23-30 / $250 www.midwaycamps.com MUSIKGARTEN OF LEXINGTON 121 Malabu Drive / Info: (859) 245-5887 Session I: We Love Nature / June 19-23 Ages: 2.5-4.5 / $130 Session II: Musical Tour of Nations / June 19-23 Ages: 4-7 / $145 Session III: Fun with Animals / June 26-30 Ages: 2.5-4.5 / $130 Session IV: Musical Tour of America / June 26-30 Ages: 4-7 / $145 Session V: God’s Children Sing More / July 17-21 40 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

Ages: 3-6 / $130 Session VI: The Wonderful World of Pirates, Princes and Princesses / July 17-21 / Ages: 6-10 $160 Session VII: Cartoon Classics / July 24-28 Ages: 2.5-6 / $130 Session VIII: The Wonderful World of Heroes and Villains / July 24-28 / Ages: 6-10 / $160 www.musikgartenoflexington.com UK COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS UK Campus / Info: 257-3297  Summer Acting Intensive / June 12-16 For high school students / $350 per camper  Summer Musical Theatre Voice Intensive June 12-16 For high school students / $375 per camper www.finearts.uky.edu

PARKS & RECREATION LEXINGTON PARKS AND RECREATION Online registration: Tuesday, April 18, noon Walk-in registration: Thursday, April 20, noon Mail-in registration: Friday, April 21 t Artkids Ages: 7-12 / Drop-off: 7:30-8:30 a.m. / Pick-up: 5-6 p.m. Session 1: July 10-14 / Session 2: July 17-21 Session 3: July 24-28 / Session 4: July 31-Aug. 4 Tates Creek Recreation Center 1400 Gainesway Dr. / $100 per session Introduce your child to the arts. Dance, visual arts, music, theatre and the work of guest artists. Swimming daily. Individuals may attend only one session. Online Registration: April 18, noon / April 20, 8 a.m. (reopens at 5 p.m.) In-Person Registration: April 20, noon-5 p.m. Mail-in Registration: April 21, 8 a.m. Info: mindys@lexingtonky.gov / 288–2935 www.lexingtonky.gov/artkids t Camp Kearney Ages: 6-12 / 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Session 1: June 12-16 / Session 2: June 19-23 Session 3: June 26-30 / Session 4: July 10-14 Session 5: July 17-21 / Session 6: July 24-28 Session 7: July 31-Aug. 4 / No camp July 3-7 Jacobson Park, 4001 Athens-Boonesboro Road Sports, arts and crafts, archery, canoeing, team building and more. Campers may register for one session only. / $100 per session Online Registration: April 18, noon / April 20, 8 a.m. (reopens at 5 p.m.) In-Person Registration: April 20, noon-5 p.m. Mail-in Registration: April 21, 8 a.m. Info: srogers@lexingtonky.gov / 225–4073 www.lexingtonky.gov/camp-kearney

t Community Center Camps Castlewood Community Center, 210 Castlewood Dr. / Kenwick Community Center, 313 Owsley Ave. Ages: 6-12 / 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Session 1: June 12-16 / Session 2: June 19-23 Session 3: June 26-30 / Session 4: July 3-7 (No camp July 4) / Session 5: July 10-14 Session 6: July 17-21 / Session 7: July 24-28 Athletics, arts and crafts, swimming, special events, field trips, nature activities and educational components. / $100 per session Online Registration: April 18, noon / April 20, 8 a.m. (reopens at 5 p.m.) In-Person Registration: April 20, noon-5 p.m. Mail-in Registration: April 21, 8 a.m. Info: jackief@lexingtonky.gov / 288–2955 www.lexingtonky.gov/community-center-campscastlewood-and-kenwick t Extended School Program (ESP) Summer Fun Camps Ages: K-5th grade / Monday-Friday, 7:15 a.m.-6 p.m. Eight weeks starting June 5 (No camp July 4) Athens-Chilesburg, Maxwell and Stonewall Elementary Schools Fun program designed to provide opportunities in recreation, leisure activities, educational components and positive social interaction. Swimming, field trips, active games and outdoor activities. Breakfast and afternoon snack provided. Campers required to pack a lunch. One time fee of $80 for campers who attend four or more weeks. $50 for attending three weeks or less. $110 per week for one child, $210 per week for two children, $300 per week for three children Mail-in Registration: April 10, 8 a.m. Info: lprater@lexingtonky.gov / 288-2929 www.lexingtonky.gov/esp-summer-fun-camp t Kiddie Kapers Dance Camp Dance Babies / Ages: 3-6 / 8:45 a.m.-noon Session 1: June 12-16 / Session 2: June 19-23 Session 3: June 26-30 Dance Kids / Ages: 7-15 / 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sessions (Same as Above) Tates Creek Recreation Center 1400 Gainesway Drive Dance Babies: Instruction in basic ballet, tap and jazz plus arts and crafts, story time, movement and motor skill development. Participants must be 3 years of age as of June 1. Dance Kids: Instruction in tap, jazz, cheer, dance and movement, ballet, arts and crafts and daily swimming. Previous dance instruction is not required. Participants must be 7 years old by the first day of their session. Partial scholarships are available for the full-day camp only. $50, half-day session / $100, full-day session Online Registration: April 18, noon / April 20, 8 a.m. (reopens at 5 p.m.) In-Person Registration: April 20, noon-5 p.m. Mail-in Registration: April 21, 8 a.m. Info: mindys@lexingtonky.gov / 288–2935 www.lexingtonky.gov/kiddie-kapers-dance-camp

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PEPPERHILL FARM PRESCHOOL & SUMMER CAMP 2017 PEPPERHILL PRESCHOOL Kindercamp, Ages 2-6 2104 Eastway Drive Lexington, KY 40503

PEPPERHILL FARM DAY CAMP Jrs. 6-8 â&#x20AC;¢ Srs. 9-11 Grads 12-14 1127 Baker Lane Nicholasville, KY 40356

Schedule your Personal Tour! For camp video, dates and detailed information, check us out at

Pepperhillkidz.com or call (859) 277-6813 Pepperhillkidz@windstream.net

June & July 2017 Summer Camps

Art / Gaming / Girl Power / Science

PLUS! SPORT CAMPS REGISTER: midway.edu/camps

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SUMMER CAMPS I 2017 t Masterson Station Park Equestrian Camp Ages: 10-13 / 7:30-8:30 a.m. / Pick-up: 2:45-3:30 p.m. / Six, one-week sessions starting June 12 / (No Camp July 3-7) Masterson Station Park Indoor Riding Arena 3051 Leestown Road Introductory series of lessons and classroom mini-lectures (both mounted and unmounted) about general horsemanship, including stable management skills, basic first aid for the horse, and of course, riding! Campers are paired off and share a horse. Responsible for grooming, saddling and overall general care of their horse. Limit 10 campers per week. Drop off and pick up at Masterson Station Park Indoor Riding Arena. $125 per session. Online Registration: April 18, noon / April 20, 8 a.m. (reopens at 5 p.m.) In-Person Registration: April 20, noon-5 p.m. Mail-in Registration: April 21, 8 a.m. Info: gockerma@lexingtonky.gov / 253–0328 www.lexingtonky.gov/horsing-around-nature t Outdoor Adventure Camps McConnell Springs (416 Rebmann Lane) Ages: 13-16 / 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Session 1: June 12-23 / Session 2: July 10-21 Orienteering, camping necessities, scuba diving, archery and more. Campers may register for one session only. $175 per session Online Registration: April 18, noon / April 20, 8 a.m. (reopens at 5 p.m.) In-Person Registration: April 20, noon-5 p.m. Mail-in Registration: April 21, 8 a.m. Info: kblack@lexingtonky.gov / 225–4073 www.lexingtonky.gov/outdoor-adventurecamps t Recreation Enrichment and Learning (REAL) Summer Fun Camps / Southern Middle School Ages: 6th-9th grade (Under 15 years old) Monday-Friday, 7:15 a.m.-6 p.m. Camp begins June 5 and runs eight weeks No camp July 4 Cooperative venture between Fayette County Schools and Lexington Parks & Recreation. Swimming, field trips, active games and some educational components. Breakfast and afternoon snack provided. Students required to pack a lunch. One-time fee of $100 for campers who attend four or more weeks. $50 for attending three weeks or less. $110 per week for one child, $210 per week for two children, $300 per week for three children. Mail-in Registration: April 10, 8 a.m.

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ER FUN OPTION M M U S S AQUA TOTS

220 Ruccio Way, #150 Info: (859) 712-0271 Get your child ready for summer by enrolling in swimming lessons at Aqua Tots. Aqua-Tots features a comprehensive curriculum, quality swim instructors and a state-of-the-art facility for teaching children and adults water safety. Aqua-Tots offers a flexible class schedule and small group classes. Info: www.aqua-tots.com.

COLLINS BOWLING

Southland Bowling Lanes, 205 Southland Dr. Info: 277-5746 Collins Bowling is a family owned and operated bowling center in Lexington for family fun, corporate outings, league play, birthday parties and special events. The Gold Membership is designed by Collins Bowling Centers to give back to the Bluegrass community by providing a safe, secure and fun way for kids to spend time this summer. (See website for details.) Normal operating hours Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-midnight; Friday & Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sunday, noon-11 p.m. Info: www.collinsbowling.com.

GATTITOWN

2425 Nicholasville Road / Info: 277-2323 “Only the Best in Food & Fun!” Families, teams, school & church groups, clubs, day camps and child-care facilities... Gattitown Lexington has something for everyone! There’s no waiting to eat or play rain or shine in 30,000 square feet of air-conditioned fun. Enjoy an all-you-careto-eat pizza, pasta, salad & drink buffet in large dining areas with big-screen TV’s and movies. The Midway has more than 150 new and classic video and arcade games and rides including a full-size indoor carousel, bumper cars, skee ball, air hockey and more. Group rates available. Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Midway open until 10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Midway open until 11 p.m. Info: www.gattitownlexington.com

KIDS PLACE ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND

3882 Mall Road / Info: 272-5433 Looking for a unique form of entertainment for a child? Kids Place Adventure Playground provides a fun filled trip for all ages. Children get terrific exercise while they have a blast playing in playground and game room. Parents won’t miss out on time with their kids… they can play too. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 17 p.m. Info: www.kidsplaceadventureplayground.com

MONKEY JOE’S

1850 Bryant Road, Suite 120 / Info: 264-0405 Bring your kids to Monkey Joe’s fun-filled inflatable play center. Wall-to-wall inflatable slides, jumps and obstacle courses will keep your kids active, happy and healthy. Play center is suitable for kids 12 years old and younger. The Toddler Zone is a separate play area to keep the littlest customers safe and secure. Go bananas in the arcade and redemption center. MondayThursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: www.monkeyjoes.com/Lexington-KY

SALATO WILDLIFE EDUCATION CENTER

1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort / Info: (502) 564-7863 Come prowl awhile at the Salato Center! The center features indoor and outdoor exhibits showcasing native Kentucky wildlife in large, natural habitats. Kids will enjoy climbing into giant quail eggs or pretending they’re young eaglets in the replica eagle’s nest. The exhibits, hiking trails, fishing lakes and picnic area make for a day that’s fun for the whole family. With bears, bobcats, birds and more, there’s something fun for everyone at the Salato Center. TuesdayFriday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Closed Sunday and Monday. Info: fw.ky.gov

SKY ZONE 3644 Boston Road, #130 / Info: (859) 629-4455

Whether it’s a birthday party, an afternoon pickup game of Dodgeball, a fundraiser event or just a day out with the family, Sky Zone is a place to gather with friends, family and your community. Sky Zone provides way for people to play together, as well as spaces for parents and non-jumpers to enjoy themselves while keeping an eye on the action. For hours and pricing, visit skyzone.com/lexington. Y

SUMMER CAMPS I 2017 Info: lprater@lexingtonky.gov / 288-2929 www.lexingtonky.gov/real-summer-fun-camp t Tennis and Swim Camp Shillito Park, 300 West Reynolds Road Ages: 6-14 / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (No drop off before 8:30 a.m.. No pick up after 4:30 p.m.) Session 1: June 5-16 / Session 2: June 19-30 / Session 3: July 3-14 / Session 4: July 17-28 / No camp July 4 Three tennis instructors, tennis balls, a tennis ball machine and supervision at the pool provided. All participants must provide their own transportation, food and drinks, racquets, swimsuits and towel. Campers may attend only one of the four sessions. 30 camper limit per session. Campers grouped according to ability. All skill levels are accepted. Info: 288-2914. / $125 per session Online Registration: April 18, noon / April 20, 8 a.m. (reopens at 5 p.m.) In-Person Registration: April 20, noon-5 p.m. Mail-in Registration: April 21, 8 a.m. Info: dhaley@lexingtonky.gov / 288–2921 www.lexingtonky.gov/tennis-and-swim-camp t Therapeutic Recreation Fun Camps Castlewood Park Camp / Ages: 5-12 Woodland Park Camp / Ages: 13-21 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Seven, one-week sessions starting June 12. (No camp July 4.) Castlewood Park Camp, 320 Parkview Ave. Woodland Park Camp, 190 Old Park Ave. Therapeutic Recreation Fun Camps are for individuals who have disabilities. Camps Castlewood and Woodland operate Monday through Friday. Limited number of scholarships are available for each camp. $100 per session. Registration (see above) Info: asnowden@lexingtonky.gov / 288-2928 www.lexingtonky.gov/therapeutic-recreation-f un-camps-0 RICHMOND PARKS & REC Summer Fun Adventure Camp Parks & Rec. Center and Lake Reba Park Info: (859) 623-8753 Boys & Girls / Grades: K-5 Campers enjoy activities including outdoor games, scavenger hunts, hiking and swimming, plus field trips, arts and crafts, games, water games and lots of fun. Eight, one-week sessions / May 30-July 28 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (early drop-off and late pick-up available for additional fee) $60/week (sign-up before May 15) $65/week (sign-up after May 15) http://richmond.ky.us

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RELIGIOUS BROADWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Vacation Bible School 2500 Harrodsburg Road / Info: 276-2592 Boys & Girls / Ages 2 years-5th Grade Free / June 19-23 / 6-9 p.m. Free dinner every night for children Pre-register www. broadwaybaptistchurch.org BLUEGRASS CHRISTIAN CAMP 7463 Athens-Boonesboro Road Info: 263-5239 Boys & Girls / Ages: 5-18 Variety of outdoor camps / June-August www.bluegrasschristiancamp.org CAMP SHALOM 3775 Newman Road and 124 N. Ashland Ave. Info: 268-0672 / jfs@jewishlexington.org Boys & Girls / Ages 4-14 Only Jewish summer day camp in Central Kentucky. Non-denominational program. Arts and crafts, sports, music, water play, storytelling, games, teva (nature), Jewish studies and other special projects. t All Day Camp Monday-Friday / 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Extended day option until 5:45 p.m. Monday-Thursday June 19-23 / June 26-30 $229/week if registered by May 1 $40/week for extended day program t Overnight Camp Grades 2nd-5th / July 24-27 / $325 Grades 6th-8th / July 24-28 / $350 Grade 9: Counselor in Training option Discounts available for early bird registration, UK employees, new campers, and siblings. Need-based scholarships available. https://jewishlexington.org/camp-shalom CATHEDRAL DOMAIN 800 Highway 1746, Irvine, Ky. Info: (606) 464-8254 t Mini Camp 1 / Boys & Girls / Grades: 1-2 June 18-21 t Mini Camp 2 / Boys & Girls / Grades: 1-2 June 21-24 t Junior Conference / Boys & Girls / Grades: 7-8 June 25-July 1 t Senior Conference / Boys & Girls Grades: 9-12 / June 11-17 t Girls Camp I / Grades: 3-4 / July 2-8 t Girls Camp II / Grades: 5-6 / July 9-15 t Boys Camp I / Grades: 3-4 / July 16-22 t Boys Camp II / Grades: 5-6 / July 16-22 t Theatre Camp / Grades: 5-12 / July 2-8 t Camp Rock / Boys & Girls / Grades: 7-12 July 23-29 t Co-Ed Camp / Boys & Girls / Grades: 3-6

July 23-29 t Reading Camp / Girls & Boys / Grades: 3-4 Date: Contact readingcamp@diolex.org t Camp Indian Summer / Ages 21 + Oct. 20-22 See website for camp pricing www.cathedraldomain.org

SCOUTS GIRL SCOUTS OF KENTUCKY’S WILDERNESS ROAD 2277 Executive Dr. / Info: 293-2621 or (800) 475-2621 Camp Judy Layne Resident Camp  Leadership Sessions Metamorphosis / June 18-23 / Ages: 13-14 / $300 Counselor-in-Training I / July 9-21 / Ages: 14-17 $450 Counselor-in-Training II / July 11-16 / Ages: 15-17 $300  ArtRageous Week / June 11-16 Hands-on Art Originals / Ages: 6-9 / $300 Junior Art Explorer / Ages: 10-12 / $300 Artistic Designs / Ages: 13-17 / $300  Spy Camp / June 18-23 Spy Kids / Ages: 6-9 / $150 Jr. Detective / Ages: 10-12 / $300 Special Agent / Ages: 13-16 / $300  Mom & Me / June 23-25 Fairyland Adventure / Ages: 5-10 / $50 $35 for adults  Made From Scratch / June 25-30 Brownie Bites / Ages: 6-9 / $150 Jr. Iron Chef / Ages: 10-12 / $300 Culinary Perfections / Ages: 13-16 / $300  Troop Adventure Encampment / July 7-9 Troop/Group Camping / Ages: 6-15 adult registration required / $150  Water Week / July 9-14 Magic Mermaids / Ages: 6-9 / $300 Water Wizards / Ages: 10-12 / $300 Fluid in Motion / Ages: 13-17 / $325  Adventure Seekers / July 16-21 Kidventure / Ages: 6-9 / $150 Adventure Mania / Ages: 10-12 / $300 Adventure Quest / Ages: 13-15 / $300 t Birthday Bash / July 23-26 Campapalooza / Ages: 6-17 / $150 www.gskentucky.org/summercamp

SPECIAL NEEDS ALL ABILITIES DRAMA CAMP Jessamine Early Learning Village

851 Wilmore Road, Nicholasville Info: aadramacamp@gmail.com June 12-16 / 9 a.m.-noon Early Bird Registration: Before May 6 1 camper $75, 2 siblings $100, 3 siblings $125 Late Registration: May 7-June 2 1 camper $90, 2 siblings $115, 3 siblings $140 http://allabilitiescamp.blogspot.com BLUEGRASS CARE NAVIGATORS CAMPS Healing Hooves Bereavement Retreat Central Kentucky Riding for Hope Kentucky Horse Park / 4089 Iron Works Parkway Info: (877) 277-2700 Boys & Girls / Ages: 6-17 / June 10-11 Camps for children who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Screening and application process required. $30 per child, $35 per family (scholarships available) www.bgcarenav.org KENTUCKY LIONS CLUB 1480 Pine Tavern Road, Lebanon Junction, Ky. Info: (502) 833-3554 All camps are free. t Ky. Lions Youth Camps: For vision impaired or blind, hearing impaired or deaf. July 3-7 / Ages: 6-15 t Camp Freedom: For children living in foster care of the legal custody of grandparents. July 10-14 / Ages: 6-11 t Camp Heart to Heart: For children who are HIV+, have an HIV+ family member or have lost a loved one to AIDS. July 10-14 / Ages: 5-12 / www.kentuckylions.org LEXINGTON HEARING & SPEECH CENTER 350 Henry Clay Blvd. / Info: 268-4545 Explore the World : “Travel” to a new country each week. Boys & Girls / Ages: Finished K-2nd grade May 22-Aug. 11 / 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. / $170 Half Day: 7:30 a.m.-noon / noon-5:30 p.m. / $120 “Summer Adventure” Specialty Language Stimulation Camps Specifically for children with speech/language delays. Boys & Girls / Ages: 3-7 June 5-Aug. 4 / 8:30-11:30 a.m. /12:30-3:30 p.m. $125 / www.lhscky.org WEE CAN AUTISM & BEHAVIORAL CONSULTANTS 830 Eastern Bypass Suites A6&A7 Richmond / Info: (859) 353-5006 Games, activities, crafts and field trips that promote social learning and building social skills. Campers work throughout the summer on topics such as joint attention, greetings, social play, conversation, and more. Kids Day Camp / Boys & Girls / Ages: 5-12 June 7-July 21 Teen Day Camp / Boys & Girls / Ages: 13-18 July 3-21 / www.weecanabc.com

S PO R T S ALL SPORTS I AM 3RD Centenary United Methodist Church 2800 Tates Creek Road / Info: 269-2800 Boys & Girls / Ages: 6-7, 8-9, and 10-11 Campers divided into age groups. Sports include basketball, soccer, tennis, and track and field. All Sports Summer Camp designed to introduce campers to the basics of each sport, and teach teamwork, boost self-confidence and let campers have FUN! June 19-22 / 1-4 p.m. $100 ($120 after April 30) / Registration begins April 10 / www.centenarylex.com/recreation TRANSYLVANIA ALL SPORTS CAMP 300 N. Broadway / Info: kdunaway@transy.edu Boys & Girls / Ages: 6-13 / Monday-Friday July 10-14 / July 17-21 / July 24-28 / $245 www.transysports.com

BASKETBALL BRIAN LANE TRANSYLVANIA BASKETBALL CAMP 300 N. Broadway / Info: 223-8256 t Session 1: June 4-6 / Boys High School Varsity JV & Freshman Team Camp (8 played min.) $165 Team Day Camp / $195 Team Overnight t Session 2: June 7-9 / Boys High School Varsity / JV & Freshman Team Camp (8 player min.) / $165 Team Day Camp $195 Team Overnight t Session 3: June 26-29 Boys & Girls Day Camp / Ages 7-14 $120 Half Day Camper (9 a.m.-noon) $220 Full Day Camper (9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) t Session 4: July 10-13 / Boys overnight All Day Camp / Ages 9-16 $170 Day Team Rate (10 from same school/AAU) $195 Overnight Team Rate (10 from same school/AAU) / $225 Day Camper $275 Overnight Camper www.transysports.com/camps/brian_lane-s _translyvania_basketball_camp JOHN CALIPARI BASKETBALL CAMPS UK campus t Coach Calipari Father & Son Basketball Camp Go 1-on-1 with Coach John Calipari, his staff and current and former Wildcat greats Boys / Ages: 6-17 / June 9-10, June 16-17 June 30-July 1 / Commuters: $165/person Overnight: $190/person t John Calipari Overnight Camps Boys / Ages: 7-17 / June 11-14 / June 18-21

SUMMER CAMPS I 2017 Commuters: $350/person Overnight: $460/person (must be 12 or older.) www.ukathletics.com/page/camps I AM THIRD Get the Edge Basketball Camp Centenary United Methodist Church 2800 Tates Creek Road / Info: 269-2800 July 24-27 Boys & Girls / Ages 6-10 / 9-noon Ages: 9 and up / 1-4 p.m. $150 before May 15, $165 thereafter Campers divided by age and coached by Richard Grier, Centenary UMC Associate Pastor, and Ted Hall, Boys Varsity Basketball Coach, Lexington Christian Academy, and Jason Seamands, Girls Varsity Basketball Coach, West Jessamine High School www.centenarylex.com/recreation LEXINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP LCA Rose Campus Gym / 450 W. Reynolds Road Ages: Grades K-9 Learn the fundamentals of basketball and develop skills such as passing, shooting, dribbling and defending. During the competition portion of the camp, campers will have the opportunity to put these skills to the test in a fun environment. t Session 1 Little Dribblers Basketball Camp Ages: Kindergarten-4th grade / 8:30-11:15 a.m. May 30-June 2 / $100 per camper Registration Deadline: May 23 Instructors: Head Coach Nate Valentine and staff t Session 2 LCA Basketball Camp Ages: 5th-9th grade / May 30-June 2 / 1-4 p.m. $100 per camper Registration Deadline: May 23 Instructors: Head Coach Nate Valentine and staff t Session 3 LCA Guard Play Camp July 17-18 / 5:30-7:30 p.m. / $50 per camper Registration Deadline: July 10 Instructors: Head Coach Nate Valentine and staff t Session 4 LCA Shooting camp July 24-25 / 5:30-7:30 p.m. / $50 per camper Registration Deadline: July 17 Instructors: Head Coach Nate Valentine and staff www.lexingtonchristian.org LEXINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP Rose Campus Gym / 450 W. Reynolds Road Learn the fundamentals of basketball and develop skills such as passing, shooting, dribbling and defending. During the competition portion of camp, campers will have the opportunity to put these skills to the test in a fun and learning environment. July 10-13 / 9-noon / Grades K-5 / 1-4 p.m.

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SUMMER CAMPS I 2017 Grades 6-8 / $100 Registration Deadline: July 3 Instructors: Head Coach Kent Miller and staff www.lexingtonchristian.org TRANSYLVANIA GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP 300 N. Broadway / Info: 233-8638 Team Overnight/Day Camp 1 / June 16-18 High School & Junior Varsity Team Overnight/Day Camp 2 / June 19-21 High School & Junior Varsity Nike Individual Shooting Camp 1 / July 14-16 Ages: 8-17 Nike Individual Skills Camp / July 16-19 Ages: 8-17 Team Overnight/Day Camp 3 / Middle School July 20-22 / 6-8 Grades www.transysports.com/camps/ UK WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CAMPS UK campus / Info: 257-6046 t Team Camps For Varsity and JV teams Session 1: June 5-6 Session 2: June 22-23 t Individual Camps Individual Day Camp / Grades 6-12 June 7-9 / $225 Elite Wildcat Camp / Grades 7-12 June 15 / $95 Little Wildcat Day Camp / Grades K-5 June 27-30 / $175 www.ukathletics.com/page/camps

CHEERLEADING LEXINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY CHEER CAMP LCA Rose Campus Gym / 450 W. Reynolds Road Info: 422-5700 Come work with LCA cheerleading squad for a few days to learn floor cheers, sideline routines, tumbling and stunting skills! Cheerleaders will also receive a cheer T-shirt. Ages 5-12 / June 19-20 / 9-noon Instructors: Head Coach Jennifer Fouch and staff $100 / Registration Deadline: June 12 www.lexingtonchristian.org

EQUESTRIAN ASBURY UNIVERSITY HORSE CAMPS One Macklem Drive, Wilmore 350-acre Equine Center with trails, barns, indoor and outdoor arenas Info: 858-3511 ext. 2262 or Marilyn.walker@ asbury.edu Boys & Girls / Ages: 7 (completed first grade)-18 Most camps meet Monday-Thursday. Slots will be filled first come, first served basis. 46 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

2-day Half Day Camps - $100/session Half Day Camps (4-day week) - $200/week Full Day Camps (4-day week) - $375 or $385/week t Beginner Levels: Half Day Camps Ages: 7-9 / May 30-June 2 / June 19-20 / June 21-22 / 8-11:30 a.m. Ages: 8-14 / May 30-June 2 / July 17-20 / 8-11:30 a.m. t Intermediate Levels: Half & Full Day Camps Ages: 9-16 / June 19-22 / July 17-20 12:30- 4 p.m. Ages: 10-17 / July 10-13 / 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. t Intermediate Level II: Full Day Camps Ages: 8-14 / June 5-8 / 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages 9-16 / July 24-27 / 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages: 8-10 / June 26-29 / 8 a.m.-4 p.m. www.asbury.edu/summer-horse-camp I AM 3RD EQUESTRIAN CAMP At Fantasia Farm / 7895 Tates Creek Road Info: 269-2800 Boys & Girls / Ages: 5-14 June 12-16 / June 19-23 / July 17-21 9 a.m.-3 p.m. / Early drop-off and late pick-up available for free. 60 acres of green pastures with paddocks, trails, stables and horses. Riding instruction, trail riding, bareback riding, equestrian games, horse care, barn talk, water games, arts and crafts and learning about God. Campers ride daily for 1 hour and have classes in horse care and grooming. English and Western style riding. Helmets provided. $300 before April 23 (Paper Form Only) / $325 thereafter / Sibling discounts also available. www.centenarylex.com/recreation FANTASIA FARM 7895 Tates Creek Road Info: 272-7751 Boys & Girls / Ages 4-15 Riding instruction, equestrian games, horse care, barn talk and arts & crafts. Day Camps / $325 per week 9 a.m.-3 p.m. / June 12-16 / June 19-23 July 17-21 www.fantasiafarmonline.com PADDLE STONE EQUESTRIAN CENTER 4864 Bryan Station Road / Info: 983-3251 Summer Equine Camp Boys & Girls / Ages: 6 & up June 1-Aug. 1 / 9 a.m.-5 p.m. / $200+ per week Early/late pick up available. Early enrollment and multi-week discounts available. www.kyhorseboarding.com PUNCHESTOWN STABLE 1210 Bel Mar Lane / Info: 971-1485 Boys & Girls / Ages: 6-11 Let your child spend a week of summer with horses. / June 19-23, June 26-30 / July 17-21 9 a.m.-3 p.m. / $375 per session www.punchestownstable.com http://punchestownstable.com/camp/

FOOTBALL LEXINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY FOOTBALL CAMP Rose Campus / 450 W. Reynolds Road Ages: K-8th grade Three-day non-contact football camp that will expose players to the fundamentals of football. Players will be mentored and coached by the high school football staff and varsity football players. Players divided according to age and skill level. Throwing, catching, running, blocking and tackling fundamentals taught through exciting games and competition. Instructors: Head Coach Ethan Atchley and staff. June 12-14 / 9-noon / $100 Registration Deadline: June 5 www.lexingtonchristian.org

GOLF KENTUCKY GOLF CAMPS UK campus Boys & Girls / Ages 12-19 Wildcat Elite Academy Day Camp June 8-9 / $395 Wildcat Golf Academy / June 11-15 Commuter: $695 / Overnight: $795 www.ukathletics.com/page/camps LEXINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY GOLF CAMP Geldhof Golf Academy at Golf Club of the Bluegrass, 438 Barbaro Lane, Nicholasville Boys & Girls / Ages: 6-17 June 5-9 / July 10-13 / 9-noon. Chipping, putting, long irons, on-course play strategies and the driver. Camps include lunch, instruction, rounds of golf, prizes and more. Instructors: Eric Geldhof and LCA golf coaching staff / $300 Registration Deadline: May 29 / July 3 www.lexingtonchristian.org MAN O WAR GOLF CAMPS 1201 Man O’ War Blvd. / Info: 259-4653 Junior Camp Program Boys & Girls / Mon.-Thurs. / 9 a.m.- noon $150 per week June 5-8, 12-15, 19-22, 26-29 July 10-13, 17-20, 24-27, July 31- Aug. 3 www.manowargolf.com

GYMNASTICS KENTUCKY GYMNASTICS CAMP Nutter Field House Gymnasium Info: 257-6483 / Girls / Ages: 6-18 June 19-22 / Commuter: $525 / Overnight: $625 June 23-25 / Commuter: $375 /Overnight: $475 July 21-23 / Commuter: $375 / Overnight: $475 Campers must be 12 years or older for overnight

www.ukathletics.com/page/camps LEGACY ALL SPORTS 261 Ruccio Way / Info: 977-8862 Look out for EXTREME weeks with two hours of class-like instruction each day!! May 30-June 2 (4-day week): A Bug’s Life June 5-June 9: Hawaiian Hullabaloo June 12-June 16: Outer Space June 19-June 23: Disney **EXTREME WEEK** June 26-June 30: Wild West July 5-July 7 (3-day week): Party in the USA July 10-July 14: Mad Science July 17-July 21: Splish Splash **EXTREME WEEK** July 24-July 28: Super Heroes July 31-Aug. 4: Under the Sea Aug. 7-Aug. 11: Finale of FUN! Aug. 14 & 15: Back to School t Day Camp Pricing t Half Day Ages: 3+ / 8 a.m.-1 p.m. / $30/members, $35/day non-members t Full Day Ages: 5+ / 8 a.m.-4 p.m. / $45/day members $50/day non-members. Extended Care available 4-5:30 p.m. for additional $5/day. t Weekly Camp Pricing (5-day weeks only): t Half Day Ages: 3+ / 8 a.m.-1 p.m. / $130/week members $155/week non-members t Full Day Ages: 5+ / 8 a.m.-4 p.m. / $195/week members $220/week non-members. Extended Care available 4-5:30 p.m. for additional $5/day or $25/week. / legacyallsports.com

MARTIAL ARTS DR. KIM’S TAEKWONDO & MARTIAL ARTS 3601 Palomar Centre Drive / Info: 296-0088 June 5-Aug. 4 / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Half Day and All Day Camps Weekly classes with a different theme each week: Weapons Training, Demo Team, Taekwondo Form & Sparring, Wild Life, Science, Korean Culture, Hollywood Action Star, Martial Arts Olympics Learn proper martial arts skills, discipline, selfdefense and focus on education. Plus. movies, reading, math, Korean language, dodgeball, soccer and more. Limited space available. Register early. Register by 4/28 to get a discount. www.tigerkimtkd.com

SOFTBALL TRANSY YOUTH SOFTBALL CAMP Cardinal Run Park / Info: 684-6958 Ages: 8-14 / July 11, 12 & 14 Session I: 9-11:30 a.m. / Recommended ages 8-11

Session II: 12-2:30 p.m. / Recommended ages 10-14 $30 for one session, $50 for two sessions,or $150 for all six www.transysports.com/camps

SOCCER LEXINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY SOCCER CAMP Rose Campus / 450 W. Reynolds Road Boys & Girls / Ages 4-10 All skill levels will learn, improve and compete. Strong fundamentals, develop enjoyment and passion for the world’s most popular sport in a fun-filled atmosphere. Campers are mentored by an LCA soccer player and challenged through a daily camp devotion. June 5-8 / 9-noon Instructors: Head Coaches Steve Fugmann, Evan Duszynski and LCA soccer student athletes $100 (Ages 4-5) $125 (Ages 6-10) Registration Deadline: May 29 Please bring: soccer ball, water bottle, shin guards, soccer cleats and tennis shoes. www.lexingtonchristian.org I AM 3RD SOCCER CAMP 4701 Athens Boonesboro Road In partnership with Next Level Sports Training Group Boys & Girls / 4 years old to 4th grade and up Campers divided into age groups and are coached by I AM 3RD staff, licensed soccer coaches, and both current and former I AM 3RD soccer coaches. Camp will improve overall skill level through fundamentals: ball handling and control, dribbling, shooting and finishing. Age-appropriate drills, small-sided games and competitive scrimmages. Introduction to the Christian faith through daily devotions and prayer. June 26- 29 / 9-noon / 4-5 year-olds: 9-10:15 a.m. $100 ($125 after April 30) / 4-5 year-olds: $55 ($80 after April 30) Registration begins April 10 www.centenarylex.com/recreation UK SOCCER CAMP UK Campus t Day Camp I: Boys & Girls / Ages 5-13 / June 5-9 Half Day 9-noon $225 Full Day 9 a.m.-4 p.m. / $395 ($50 Deposit) t Night Camp: Boys & Girls / Ages: 9-14 June 12-15 / 6-8:30 p.m. / $200 ($50 Deposit) t Men’s Elite: Boys / Ages: 14 & Up June 30-July 2 Commuter $360 / Overnight $460 ($100 Deposit) t Women’s Elite: Girls / Ages: 12-18 / July 7-9 Commuter $360 / Overnight $460 ($100 Deposit) t Women’s Team: Girls / Ages: 12-18 / July 10-12 Commuter $360 / Overnight $460 ($100 Deposit) t Day Camp II: Boys & Girls / Ages: 5-13 July 17-21 / Half Day / 9-noon / $225 Full Day 9 a.m.-4 p.m. / $395 ($50 Deposit)

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SWIMMING UK SUMMER SWIM CAMP University of Kentucky t Elite Camp Boys & Girls / Ages: 8-18 June 4-8 / Commuter: $650 / Overnight: $650 Campers must be 12 years or older for overnight t Starts & Turns Camp Boys & Girls / Ages: 8-18 June 8-9 / Commuter: $200 / Overnight: $300 Campers must be 12 years or older for overnight t Swim Camps I & II Boys & Girls / Ages: 6-18 June 12-16 / June 19-23 Full Day: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. / $450 Half Day: 8 a.m.-noon / $350 www.ukathletics.com/page/camps

TENNIS BLUEGRASS RACQUET CLUB 151 Brannon Meadow Way, Nicholasville Info: (859) 280-2208. May 22-26, May 30-June 2, June 5-9, June 12-16 (All Sports Camp), June 19-23, June 26-30, July 10-14 (All Sports Camp), July 17-21, July 24-28, July 31-Aug. 4, Aug. 7-11 / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (extended care available.) $175 per week / $95 for half-day, discounts for multiple weeks www.bluegrassracquetclub.com I AM 3RD TENNIS CAMP Lexington Tennis Club, 410 Redding Road In partnership with Lexingtonn Tennis Club Boys & Girls / Ages: 5-11 Campers divided into age groups (5-6, 7-8, and 9-11) and are coached by I AM 3RD and Lexington Tennis Club staff. Learn the basics of tennis through age-appropriate drills, exercises, racquets, balls, and courts. I AM 3RD staff will help campers grow in their faith and understanding of Jesus Christ. July 10-13 / 9-noon / 5-6 year-olds: 9-10:15 a.m. $90 ($110 after May 21) / 5-6 year-olds: $55 ($80 after May 21) Registration begins April 10 www.centenarylex.com/recreation LEXINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY TENNIS CAMP Rose Campus / 450 W. Reynolds Road Boys & Girls / Ages 10 and under-18 A fun week of tennis instruction for beginners to intermediate level players. Teaching the basic strokes of the game along with court location identification, scoring and competitive games.

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SUMMER CAMPS I 2017 Campers should bring a racquet and something to drink. Non-marking sole shoes only allowed on courts. July 13-16 / 10 and under: 9-10 a.m. 11-18: 10-11:30 a.m. Instructors: Head Coach Kyle Macy and staff $75 / Registration Deadline: June 30 www.lexingtonchristian.org LEXINGTON TENNIS CLUB All Sports Camp 410 Redding Road Info: 272-4546 or amy@ltctennis.com Boys & Girls / Ages: 5-15 Half-day, full-day sports camps and hour tennis clinics throughout the summer. www.ltctennis.com WILDCAT TENNIS CAMPS UK Boone Center / Info: 420-7290 t Morning Camp / June 18-22 / July 23-27 Ages: 8-18 / 9 a.m.-noon / $245 t Day Camp / June 18-22 / July 23-27 Ages: 8-18 / 9 a.m.-5 p.m. / $365 t Overnight Camp / June 18-22 / July 23-27 Ages: 12-18 / $550 www.ukathletics.com/page/camps

VOLLEYBALL LEXINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY VOLLEYBALL CAMP Rose Campus / 450 W. Reynolds Road Ages: 8 and up Campers will work on fundamentals such as passing, setting, hitting, serving, blocking and defense. Individualized training, scrimmages and fun games. June 12-14 / 9-noon Instructors: Head Coach Kirby Willoughby and staff $100 / Registration Deadline: June 5 www.lexingtonchristian.org UK VOLLEYBALL CAMPS Memorial Coliseum t Day Camps Serving Camp / June 2 / July 6 / Grades 6-12 / $65 Libero Camp / July 5 / Grades 6-12 / $115 Setter Camp / July 6 / Grades 6-12 / $115 Hitter Camp / July 7 / Grades 6-12 / $115 t All Skills Camps June All Skills Camp / June 3-4 / Grades 6-12 Commuter: $175 / Overnight: $205 (Campers must be 12 or older for overnight) July All Skills Camp / July 8-10 / Grades 6-12 Commuter: $295 / Overnight: $330 (Campers must be 12 or older for overnight) t Team Camps High School Team Camp / July 12-14 / High school varsity and junior varsity teams School fee $250 / Camper fee $310 Additional coach fee $150 48 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

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YMCA CAMPS YMCA OF CENTRAL KY Info: 219-9622 or camps@ymcacky.org Week 1: May 30-June 2 Happy Memorial Day Celebrate with family and friends! Stamp the Passport Week 2: June 5-9: Sports Week Week 3: June 12-16: Go Green Week 4: June 19-23: Y Warrior Week 5: June 26-30: Mad Scientist Week 6: July 3-7: Happy Fourth of July. Celebrate with family and friends! Hoppin’ Holidays Week 7: July 10-14: Get Drenched Week 8: July 17-21: Fun at the Fair Week 9: July 24-28: Storybook Summer Week 10: July 31-Aug. 4: Let’s Build It Week 11: Aug. 7-11: Hollywood t Bar-Y Camp 5757 Versailles Road Info: 219-9622 C.M. Gatton Beaumont YMCA 3251 Beaumont Centre Circle Info: 219-9622 Gethsemane Lutheran Church 2185 Garden Springs Drive Info: 254-9622 High Street YMCA 239 E. High St. Info: 254-9622 North Lexington YMCA 381 W. Loudon Ave. Info: 258-9622 Whitaker Family YMCA 2681 Old Rosebud Road / 543-9622 t Preschool Half Day C.M. Gatton Beaumont YMCA and Whitaker Family YMCA Week 1-10 / 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. Ages: 3-5 / $100 member / $125 non-member t Preschool Full Day C.M. Gatton Beaumont YMCA and Whitaker Family YMCA Weeks 1-10 / 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. Ages: 3-5 / $150 member / $180 non-member Youth (Ages 5-12) $125 member/$150 non-member t BAR-Y Outdoor Camp (Transportation from C.M. Gatton Beaumont YMCA is an additional $5 per week/per child)

5757 Versailles Road / Info: 219-9622 Weeks: 1-10 / 7 a.m.-6 p.m. / Ages: 5-12 $125 member / $150 non-member t YMCA All Day Camp C.M. Gatton Beaumont YMCA, Gethsemane Church, High Street YMCA, North Lexington Family YMCA and Whitaker Family YMCA Info: 219-9622 Weeks: 1-10 / 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Youth Ages: 5-12 $125 member / $150 non-member t Sports and Specialty Camps (No specialty camps: Weeks 1, 6 and 11) 9 a.m.–noon or 1-4 p.m. $75 member/$100 non-member Specialty Camps: Active Arcade, Archery, Art, Career Exploration, Gymnastics, Jewelry Making, LEGO®, Science

Sports Camps: All Sports, Basketball, Soccer Tennis, Volleyball SCOTT COUNTY YMCA Georgetown Middle School 730 S. Hamilton St. / Info: (502) 863-4841 t All Day Camp Weeks 1-10 / 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Ages: 5-12 / $150 t Horseback Riding Weeks 3, 5, 7 & 9 / 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (Campers spend half day in horse-related activities) t Lego Camp Weeks 2, 3, 8 & 9 / 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (Campers spend half day in Lego activities) www.ymcacky.org/camp Y

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The Danger of Swallowed Objects

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________ SATURDAY 1 Lexington Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-2 p.m. 241 W. Main Street. Info: www.lexingtonfarmersmarket. com. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga class. 9-10:15 a.m. For all stages of pregnancy. No experience required. BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Yoga. 10:30-11:20 a.m. For moms and newborns until crawling. Drop-ins welcome, class packages available. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www. babymoonlex.com. The Family Center: Birthing Day. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $10 per couple. Experiencing Water Birth 9-9:55 a.m.; Having a Ball. 10-10:55 a.m.; Medication and Birth. 11-11:55 a.m.; C-Section Recovery. 12-12:55 p.m. 334 E. Main St., Wilmore. Info: www. wilmorefamilycenter.com Div. of Parks & Rec: Volunteer Day. 10 a.m. Raven Run Nature Sanctuary. Info: 272-6105. Beginners Digital Photography. 1 p.m. Free. Registration required. McConnell Springs. Info: 225-4073. Therapeutic Recreation Bowling. 2-4 p.m. Saturdays April 1-22. (No program April 15.) $6 per week for two games. Southland Bowling Lanes. Info: 288-2908. Youth Tennis Clinic. Session I, April 1-May 19. Session II, April 1-June 16. $50. For ages 6-15. Info: 288-2918. Youth Competitive Tennis Team. April 1-May 19. $50. Info: 288-2918. Kentucky Children’s Garden: Sow It Saturdays. 10:30 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m. Admission $3 per person. 54 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

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Paris-Bourbon County YMCA: Gymnastics classes. Saturdays through May 6. $40 members, 455 non-members. Registration required. 917 Main St., Paris. Info: www.parisbourbonymca.org.

F Barnes & Noble: A Celebration of Beauty & The Beast. 11 a.m. For all kids. 1932 Pavilion Way. Info: 543-8518.

LexDance: Contra Dance. Beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing from 8-11 p.m. $8 adults, $5 students and seniors. ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. Info: 552-5433.

Explorium: Super Saturdays, “Sand Castle Architect.” 11 a.m.-noon. Grades K-5. Imagination Station, “April Fool’s.” 12:30-2 p.m. Grades K-5. General admission $8. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253. Jessamine County Public Library: Intro to JCPL Creative Space. 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Summer Activities Fair. 1-2:30 p.m. Little Feet Beats featuring Roger Day. 3-4 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. 11 a.m. Ages 3 & up. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911. Bluegrass Youth Ballet: presents “The Little Mermaid.” 2 p.m. $15-$18. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. Info: 271-4472. Bluegrass Railroad Museum: Springtime Special Train Ride. 2 p.m. $12 adults, $10 children ages 2-12. 175 Beasley Road, Versailles. Info: (859) 873-2476. Legacy All Sports: Saturday Night Open Gym. 6-9 p.m. Ages 5 & up. $10 members, $15 nonmembers. Preregistration recommended and accepted until 5 p.m. the day of. 261 Ruccio Way

Kentucky Horse Park: Walk MS- Lexington 2017. A 5K course. Proceeds to benefit the National MS Society. 9 a.m.-noon. Info: (502) 526-4031. “Legends of the Saddlebred World: The Lives & Times of Tom & Donna Moore.” Exhibit open through Dec. 30. American Saddlebred Museum. Info: www.asbmuseum.org. “Medals, Memories & Milestones: Great Moments in American Show Jumping.” Exhibit open through Nov. 30. The Wheeler Museum. Info: www.ushja.org. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Family Storytime. 11 a.m. For families. Central Branch: Minecraft Exploration. 9:30-11:30 a.m. For all ages. Registration required. Super Saturday Storytime. 11 a.m. For families. The Borgen Project Information Event. 1 p.m. Free Info: (270) 559-3937. Eastside Branch: Teen DIY: April Fools Edition. 2-3 p.m. Grades 7-12. Northside Branch: Storycorps Storytime. Digital studio staff will record a parent, grandparent, relative, caregiver, etc; reading a story to a child and create a keepsake DVD. 1-4 p.m. Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Storytime. 11 a.m. For families. ACT

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__________ SUNDAY 2 Lexington Farmers Market: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 348 Southland Dr. Info: www.lexingtonfarmersmarket. com. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. 11:30 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911. F iKnow Expo: Plan for the future of aging loved ones. Noon-4:30 p.m. Free. Lexington Convention Center. Info: www.iknowexpo.org or 227-9692. Kentucky Children’s Garden: What’s In Bloom Hike. 1 & 3 p.m. Admission $3 per person. UK Arboretum, 500 Alumni Dr. Info: 257-6955. Waveland Museum: Vintage Baseball at Waveland. The Bluegrass Barons vs. Black Bottom Nine. 1 p.m. $5 adults, $2 children 7-12. 225 Waveland Museum Lane. Info: 272-3611. Keeneland Kids Club Easter Egg Hunt: Cookie decorating, crafts, face painting, a petting zoo and more Easter fun. 2:20 p.m. RSVP required. Admission is a canned donation for God’s Pantry. 4201 Versailles Rd. Info: www.keeneland.com/ discover/kids-club-easter. F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Friends Book Cellar 20% Off Sale. 1-5 p.m. Byrne & Kelly’s Irish Music Showcase. 4:30-8 p.m. $35. Info: 231-5500.

__________ MONDAY 3 FCPS: Spring Break. No School. Explorium: Spring Break Camp: “Explosive Chemistry.” Full and half-day schedules available April 3-7. Special Event: Bubble Science. Noon-2 p.m. $8 general admission.440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253. Living Arts & Science Center: Spring Break Camps. Full and part day schedules available. Grades K-12. Early and extended care options offered. Visit www.lasclex.org for full schedule. 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Info: 252-5222. Newton’s Attic: Spring Break Camps. Camp Catapult, Kerbal Space, Kiddie Chemistry and more. April 3-7. Full and half days available. Grades 1-8. 4974 Old Versailles Rd. Info: www. newtonsattic.org or 368-7334. Kentucky Horse Park: Youth Riding Camp. April 3-7. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. For ages 8-16. $275. Registration required. Info: www.kyhorsepark.com or (859) 281-7991. Bluegrass Racquet Club: Spring Break Camps. April 3-7. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., extended care available. 56 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

$145. 151 Brannon Meadow Way, Nicholasville. Info: (859) 280-2208. Musikgarten of Lexington: Spring Break classes. April 3-7, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Ages 2½-6. $130. 121 Malabu Dr. Info: 245-5887. Urban Ninja Project: Spring Break Camps. Instruction in martial arts, parkour, gymnastics, Nerf battles and more. April 3-7. Full and part-day schedules available. $30 full day, $15 part-day, $5 extended care. 1820 Bryan Station Rd. Info: (866) 923-5569. UK Confucius Institute: Culture and Language Camp. Students will explore Chinese martial arts, calligraphy, Chinese knot making, Chinese songs and musical instruments, language phrases for beginners and more. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $100 per student. Blazer Dining Hall, UK Campus. Info: 257-4523. Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music: Spring Animals & Singing in the Rain. Toddlers sessions: 9:30-10:15 a.m. or 10:30-11:15 a.m. weekly through April 24. Ages 1-3. Registration required. Prenatal Yoga. 6:30-7:45 p.m. Drop-ins welcome. $14 a class or class packages available. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com. F Div. of Parks & Rec: Spring Break with Parks & Rec. “Wonderful Wildlife.” 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Grades K-5. Raven Run Nature Sanctuary. Info: 272-6105. Community Centers Spring Break. Open gym time, arts and crafts, karaoke, games, classes and more. April 3-7. Castlewood, Dunbar and Kenwick open noon-8 p.m. William Wells Brown open 5-9 p.m. Free. Info: 288-2900. ESP Spring Break. April 3-7. Students currently enrolled in ESP can spend time on field trips, projects and fun. 7:15 a.m.-6 p.m. Maxwell and Stonewall Elementary schools. The Family Center: Crunch Time. Playgroup for natural parenting. 11 a.m. $3 per family. 334 E. Main St., Wilmore. Info: www.wilmorefamilycenter. com. Jessamine County Public Library: Teen Open Play- Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wind. 1-8 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Paris-Bourbon County YMCA: Summer Camp Registration open through May 5. Camps run May 22-Aug. 11. For children who have completed kindergarten through age 12. $100 weekly for members, $110 weekly for non-members. PickleBall. A cross between tennis and ping-pong played on a badminton-sized court. 9-11 a.m. weekly. Free for members. 917 Main St., Paris. Info: www. parisbourbonymca.org. F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Babies Get Down(town) storytime. 10 a.m. Ages crawling-18 months. Baby Sensory Explorers: Birds & Blooms. 10-11 a.m. Ages 2 & under with a parent or caregiver. Eastside Branch: Jump, Baby, Jump storytime. 10:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Ages 1-2. Maker

Monday Spring Break: Upcycled Art. Drop-in, 2-4 p.m. For all kids. Tates Creek Branch: South Pacific Spring Break Party. 2-3 p.m. Grades K-5. Village Branch: Book Break. “How to Train Your Dragon.” 4-4:15 p.m. April 3-6. For all kids. Info: 231-5500.

_________ TUESDAY 4 FCPS: Spring Break. No School. Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music: Spring Animals & Singing in the Rain. Toddlers Sessions: 9:30-10:15 a.m. or 10:30-11:15 a.m. weekly through April 25. Ages 1-3. Babies Session: 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. weekly through April 25. Ages 4-12 months. Preschoolers Session: 12:301:15 p.m. weekly through April 25. Ages 3-5. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com. The Family Center: Preschool Playtime. Playgroup with skill-based activities. 9:30 a.m. $3 per family. The Special Connection. Connect with local Special Needs families. 6 p.m. Donations accepted. 334 E. Main St., Wilmore. Info: www. wilmorefamilycenter.com. F Div. of Parks & Rec: Spring Break with Parks & Rec. “Animal Adaptations.” 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Grades K-5. McConnell Springs. Info: 225-4073. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. 10:30 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 2732911. Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Spring Break Craft.” 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 9 months to 2 years. Spring Break Special Event: Pet Academy. Noon-2 p.m. $8 general admission. 440 W. Short St. Info: 2583253. F J’s Place: Toddler Time. Story time and crafts. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. For all kids. 101 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 887-0052. Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Eat, Move, Lose Weight Support Group. Noon-1 p.m. Free. Registration required. PH Clinic South, 2433 Regency Rd. Info: 288-2446. Kentucky Railway Museum: Spring Break Express. 1 p.m. $19 adults, $14 children ages 2-12. 136 S. Main St., New Haven. Info: (800) 272-0152. F Jessamine County Public Library: Pokemon Go Walk. 2-4 p.m. Teen Anime & Manga Club. 5-7 p.m. Rain Gardens. Noon-1 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Waveland Museum: Tea Tuesdays. Tea and food served by period-dressed interpreters and a tour of the Waveland Mansion. 2-3:30 p.m. $30 per person. Reservation required. 225 Waveland Museum Lane. Info: 272-3611. Div. of Parks & Rec: Toyota Bluegrass Adult Miracle League. Tuesdays in April & May. }}}

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April Calendar Accessible baseball league for individuals with disabilities. Ages 18 & up. $10. Shillito Park. Info: 288-2928. Paris-Bourbon County YMCA: Couch to 5K. An 8-week running club. 1 p.m. Tuesday & Thursdays in April. Ages 18 & up. $10 members, $20 non-members. 917 Main St., Paris. Info: www. parisbourbonymca.org. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Movers and Shakers Toddler Time. 11 a.m. Ages 2 & under. Magical Discovery Lab. Dropin, 2:30-4 p.m. Grades K-5. Teen Advisory Board Meeting. 6 p.m. For middle and high schoolers. Central Branch: Family Search. Learn to use this free genealogy research. 1-3 p.m. Registration required. Eastside Branch: Baby Jam. A fun, energetic lap-sit storytime. 10:15 a.m. & 11 a.m. Ages birth-24 months. Preschool Drive-In Movie. 2-4 p.m. Ages 2-6. Registration required. Teen Action Board Meeting. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Grades 7-12. Northside Branch: 3D Printing Basics. 10 a.m.noon. Registration required. Read! Learn! Play! 11 a.m. Ages 5 & under. PAWS to Read. Practice reading to a service dog. 6-7 p.m. For all kids. Storycorps Storytime. Digital studio staff will record a parent, grandparent, relative, caregiver, etc; reading a story to a child and create a keepsake DVD. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. . Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me! 10:30 a.m. Ages birth -18 months. Classic Horror Film Club. 6:30-8:45 p.m. For teens and adults. Village Branch: Let’s Go LEGO. 4-5 p.m. Grades 4-8. Info: 231-5500.

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10:30 a.m. Baby & Me. 11 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911.

Baby Moon: BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Yoga. 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. For moms and newborns until crawling. Drop-ins welcome, class packages available. Candy Mountain Music: Spring Animals & Singing in the Rain. Preschoolers Session: 3:30-4:15 p.m. weekly through April 26. Ages 3-5. Toddlers Session: 4:30-5:15 p.m. weekly through April 26. Ages 1-3. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Suite 103. Info: www.babymoonlex. com.

Legacy All Sports: Lunch Bunch Preschool Open Gym. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Ages 3-5. $15 per child, bring a lunch. 261 Ruccio Way #105. Info: 9778862 or www.legacyallsports.com.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Gestational Diabetes Class. 1-2 p.m. For pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes. 1-2 p.m. PH Clinic South, 2433 Regency Rd. Info: 288-2446. Diabetes Support Group. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Ballard Griffith Towers, 650 Tower Plaza. Free. Info: 2882446. Salato Wildlife Center: Wild Wednesday: Reptile Round Up. 2:30 p.m. Admission $5 adults, $3 children, free for ages 4 & under. 1 Sportman’s Lane, Frankfort. Info: (502) 564-7863. Paris-Bourbon County YMCA: Pickle-Ball. A cross between tennis and ping-pong played on a badminton-sized court. 9-11 a.m. weekly. Free for members. 917 Main St., Paris. Info: www. parisbourbonymca.org. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Side by Side Storytime. 11 a.m. Ages 2-3. Central Branch: The Young and the Restless storytime. 10 a.m. Ages 2-3 years. “Beauty & the Beast” Spring Break Sing-a-long. 1-2 p.m. Costumes encouraged. For all kids and families. Registration required. Eastside Branch: Preschool Storytime. 11 a.m. Ages 3-5. Wednesday Quilting Friends. Drop-in, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. All skill levels welcome. LEGO Lab. 2-4 p.m. Grades K-5. Northside Branch: April Art: Rain Boot Flower Pot. 3:30-4 p.m. Grades K-5. Tates Creek Branch: Toddler Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Ages 1-2. Village Branch: Recess! Activities and games. 4-5 p.m. For all kids. Teen Space, play games, watch videos and talk. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Grades 6-12. Info: 231-5500.

_______ THURSDAY 6 FCPS: Spring Break. No School. F Div. of Parks & Rec: Spring Break with Parks & Rec. “Living History.” 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Grades K-5. McConnell Springs. Info: 225-4073. Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Balloon Painting.” 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 2-4. Spring Break Special Event: Magic Mark Cromley. Noon-2 p.m. $8 general admission. 440 W. Short St. Info: 2583253. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Handprint Trees. 10:30 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m. Admission $3 per person. UK Arboretum, 500 Alumni Dr. Info: 257-6955.

Living Arts & Science Center: Discovery Night: Live Alpaca Night. 6-8 p.m. Suggested donation $2. 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Info: 252-5222. Jessamine County Public Library: Intro to Japanese. 6-7 p.m. PiYo Exercise Class. 6:30-7:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. The Family Center: Night Owls. A playgroup for working and student parents. 6:15 p.m. $3 per family. 334 E. Main St., Wilmore. Info: www. wilmorefamilycenter.com. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga class. 6:30-7:45 p.m. For all stages of pregnancy. Drop-ins welcome. $14 a class or class packages available. Woman to Woman group. A group for unconditional support, kindness and friendship. 8-9:30 p.m. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com. UK Good Samaritan Hospital: Nursing Your Infant. 6:30-9 p.m. $25 per couple. For women delivering at UK. Registration required. 310 S. Limestone St. Info: 323-2750. Paris-Bourbon County YMCA: Couch to 5K. An 8-week running club. 1 p.m. Tuesday & Thursdays in April. Ages 18 & up. $10 members, $20 nonmembers. Running Club. For experienced runners. 1 p.m. Thursdays in April. Free for members, $20 non-members. 917 Main St., Paris. Info: www. parisbourbonymca.org. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Baby Storytime. 11 a.m. Ages birth-18 months. Eastside Branch: Toddler Time. 11 a.m. Ages 2-3. Popcorn and a Movie. 2-5 p.m. Grades 7-12. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5. Spring Break Crafternoon. 2-4 p.m. For middle schoolers. Village Branch: Family Storytime. 4-4:45 p.m. Ages 7 & under. Info: 231-5500.

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April Calendar 272-6105. Kentucky Children’s Garden: Celebrating the Season: Spring Has Sprung. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Admission $3 per person. UK Arboretum, 500 Alumni Dr. Info: 257-6955. Explorium: Leapin’ Littles, “Balloon Tennis.” 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 2-5. Spring Break Special Event: Face Painting. Noon-2 p.m. $8 general admission. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253. Legacy All Sports: Lunch Bunch Preschool Open Gym. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Ages 3-5. $15 per child, bring a lunch. 261 Ruccio Way #105. Info: 9778862 or www.legacyallsports.com. Kentucky Horse Park: North American Mounted Unit Commanders Association Conference. Three days of presentations and demonstrations concerning professional mounted police units. April 7-9. Info: www.namuca.com. Spring Bay Horse Trials. April 7 & 8. Info: www.kyevents.net/ springbay. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. 11 a.m. Ages 3-5. Eastside Branch: Baby Jam. A fun, energetic lap-sit storytime. 10:15 a.m. & 11 a.m. Ages birth-24 months. School’s Out Movie. 2-4 p.m. Grades 1-5. Sticks in the Stacks. Work on knitting or crochet projects. 4-6 p.m. For all ages. Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-3. Info: 231-5500.

_______ SATURDAY 8 FCPS: ACT Testing. Lexington Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-2 p.m. 241 W. Main Street. Info: www.lexingtonfarmersmarket. com. F Div. of Parks & Rec: Outdoor Skills class. Knot tying, rope work, fire building, hiking, backpacking and more. 9 a.m. Free. McConnell Springs. Info: 225-4073. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See April 1. BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Yoga. See April 1. Central Kentucky Second Saturday Divorce Workshop: Addressing legal, financial, family and personal issues of divorce. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Keller Williams Greater Lexington, 2700 Rosebud Rd. Info: 223-3318. F NorthEast Christian Church Egg Treasure Hunt: 10-11 a.m. For grades 3 and younger. Free. 990 Star Shoot Parkway. Info: www.ncclex.org. The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Sibling Class. 10 a.m.-noon. $10 per child. Recommended for ages 3-6. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby. Kentucky Children’s Garden: Sow It Saturdays. See April 1. Kentucky Christmas Tree Association Annual 60 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

Plant Auction: Annuals, perennials, balled and burlapped shrubs and trees for sale to benefit scholarships for UK students. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fayette County Extension Office, 1140 Harry Sykes Way. Info: 223-1140. F Barnes & Noble: “The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors” Storytime. 11 a.m. For all kids. 1932 Pavilion Way. Info: 543-8518. Explorium: Super Saturdays, “Boat Builder.” 11 a.m.-noon. Grades K-5. Imagination Station, “April Showers.” See April 1. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner: Fold, Flap, Fly a Paper Airplane Extravaganza. See April 1.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: presents “Diary of a Worm, a Spider and a Fly.” 2 p.m. Recommended for ages 4 & up. $18 adults, $15 children. 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546. Aqua Tots: Easter Egg Hunt. 3-5 p.m. Ages 2 & under at 3:15 p.m.; ages 5 & older at 3:45 p.m.; ages 2-4 at 4:15 p.m. Open swim following the last egg hunt until 5 p.m. $5 per child. Open to the public. 220 Ruccio Way, Suite 150. Info: 233-7946. Div. of Parks & Rec: Sunday Sessions. Annual concert series featuring “Bear Medicine.” 6 p.m. $10. Black Box Theatre at the Downtown Arts Center. Info: 425-2562.

Headley-Whitney Museum: Egg Hunt. A petting zoo and egg hunt. Noon-2 p.m. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. 4435 Old Frankfort Pike. Info: 225-6653.

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Singletary Center: World Music Concert. 3 p.m. Free and open to the public. 405 Rose St. Info: 257-4900.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Diabetes Support Group. 9-10 a.m. Senior Citizens Center, 195 Life Lane. Info: 288-2446.

Legacy All Sports: Saturday Night Open Gym. See April 1.

FAlzheimer’s Association: Memory Café. An informal setting for caregivers and loved ones with memory problems to socialize and interact. 3-5 p.m. Free. Northside Public Library, 1733 Russell Cave Rd. Info: 257-8971.

Kentucky Horse Park: Cowboy Up for a Cure Rodeo. Proceeds benefit pediatric cancer patients. 6-10 p.m. Info: www.cowboyupforacure.com. U.S. Mounted Games. April 8 & 9. Info: www.usmga.us. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Family Storytime. See April 1. Central Branch: Super Saturday Storytime. See April 1. Eastside Branch: Saturday Drop-In Craft. 11 a.m.1 p.m. For all kids. Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Storytime. See April 1. LEGO Time. 2-3 p.m. Grades K-5. Registration required. Info: 231-5500.

__________ SUNDAY 9 Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music: Spring Animals. Toddlers sessions: 9:30-10:15 a.m. or 10:30-11:15 a.m. Ages 1-3. Babies session: 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Ages 4-12 months. Grandparents Class. 3-5:30 p.m. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com. Lexington Farmers Market: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 348 Southland Dr. Info: www.lexingtonfarmersmarket. com. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See April 2. Kentucky Children’s Garden: What’s In Bloom Hike. See April 2. Second Presbyterian Church: Easter Egg Hunt. Preschool and younger hunt will begin at 12:30 p.m. Elementary school hunt will begin at 12:45 p.m. 460 E. Main St. Info: 254-7768. The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: The Women’s Hospital Tour. 1-2 p.m. and 2-3 p.m. No registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., Second Floor waiting area. Info: 967-2229.

The Family Center: Crunch Time Playgroup. See April 3.

F Carnegie Center: Lower Elementary Reading class. 4-5 p.m. weekly through May 22. Free. Grades K-2. Registration required. Lower Elementary Math class. 5-6 p.m. weekly through May 22. Free. Grades K-2. Registration required. Upper Elementary Reading class. 4-5 p.m. weekly through May 22. Free. Grades 3-5. Registration required. Upper Elementary Math class. 4:15-5:30 p.m. weekly through May 23. Free. Grades 3-5. Registration required. Word Wizards class. 5-6 p.m. weekly through May 15. Free. Grades 6-8. Registration required. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175. Paris-Bourbon County YMCA: Soccer Starters. A non-competitive introduction to soccer. 5:30-6:15 p.m. on Mondays through May 15. Ages 2-3. $30 for members, $45 for non-members. Registration required. 917 Main St., Paris. Info: www. parisbourbonymca.org. F Jessamine County Public Library: Teen Reads. 6-7 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Breastfeeding Class. 6-8 p.m. $20 per couple, spouses are encouraged to attend. Recommended for third trimester. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See April 3. Lexington Children’s Theatre: 16th annual Summer Family Musical Audition Prep Class. 7-8:30 p.m. April 10, 12 & 13. $60. Ages 9 & up. 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546.

April Calendar F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Babies Get Down(town). See April 3. Eastside Branch: Jump, Baby, Jump. See April 3. Info: 231-5500.

________ TUESDAY 11 The Family Center: Preschool Playtime. See April 4. Foster and Adoption Community. 6:15 p.m. Donations accepted. 334 E. Main St., Wilmore. Info: www.wilmorefamilycenter.com. Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Fizzy Science.” See April 4. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See April 4. F J’s Place: Toddler Time. See April 4. F Jessamine County Public Library: Psanky Egg Craft Workshop. 1-4 p.m. Be-You-Tiful Workshop. 6-7 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. F Carnegie Center: Middle School Reading & Book Club. 4:45-5:45 p.m. weekly through May 16. Free. Grades 6-8. Registration required. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175. Paris-Bourbon County YMCA: New sessions of swim lessons begin. Classes offered for parentchild, youth and adults. See website for complete schedule and registration. $40 members, $50 non-members. 917 Main St., Paris. Info: www. parisbourbonymca.org. The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: 4-Week Childbirth Education Series. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $40 per couple. Recommended for 28-30 weeks gestation. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby. Baby Moon: Breastfeeding Essentials I. 7-9 p.m. For women in their third trimester and partners. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com. Bourbon County Health Dept: Living Well with Diabetes class series. 5-6:30 p.m. weekly through April 25. 341 E. Main St., Paris. Info: (859) 9871915. Waveland Museum: Evening Tea Tuesday. Tea and food served by period-dressed interpreters and a tour of the Waveland Mansion. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $30 per person. Reservation required. 225 Waveland Museum Lane. Info: 272-3611 or 619-8189. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Movers and Shakers Toddler Time. See April 4. Eastside Branch: Baby Jam. See April 4. Little Leonardos. 2-2:45 p.m. Ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Registration required, dress for a mess. Northside Branch: Read! Learn! Play! See April 4. PAWS to Read. See April 4. Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me! See April 4. Info: 231-5500.

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3-5. Registration required. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175. Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Gestational Diabetes Class. See April 5. F Div. of Parks & Rec: Yoga at Raven Run. See April 5. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Side by Side Storytime. See April 5. Little Explorers. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Ages 3-5. Registration required. Central Branch: The Young and the Restless. See April 5. Eastside Branch: Preschool Storytime. See April 5. Tates Creek Branch: Toddler Storytime. See April 5. Village Branch: Recess! See April 5. Teen Space. See April 5. Info: 231-5500.

_______ THURSDAY 13 F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See April 6. Alzheimer’s Association: Legal and Financial Planning. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Registration required. Bourbon County Cooperative Extension Office, 603 Millersburg Road, Paris. Info: (800) 272-3900. Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Colorful Cloud Dough.” See April 6. Kentucky Children’s Garden: Bark Rubbing Art. See April 6. Legacy All Sports: Lunch Bunch Preschool Open Gym. See April 6. Carnegie Center: Parent/Child Chinese classes. 4-5 p.m. weekly through May 18. $10 per family. Grades PreK-3. Registration required.

ESL for Kids. 4-5 p.m. weekly through May 18. Free. Grades K-3. Registration required. Lower Elementary Writing class. 5-6 p.m. weekly through May 18. Free. Grades K-2. Registration required. Spanish for Kids. 5:30-6:45 p.m. weekly through May 18. Free. Grades 1-5. Registration required. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175. Clark County Health Dept: Benefits of Breastfeeding class. 11 a.m.-noon. 400 Professional Ave., Winchester. Info: (859) 7499628. Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Healthy Living with Diabetes class series. 1-3 p.m. weekly through May 4. Cooperative Extension Office, 1140 Harry Sykes Way. Info: 288-2446. The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Infant CPR class. 6-9 p.m. $20 per couple. Registration required, space is limited. Recommended for third trimester. Saint Joseph Office Building, 160 N. Eagle Creek Dr., Second Floor. Baby Steps, a class to help parents feel more secure taking care of a newborn. 6-9:30 p.m. $20 per couple. Registration required. Recommended for third trimester. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www.kentuckyonehealth.org/baby. The Family Center: Night Owls Playgroup. See April 6. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga class. See April 6. Jessamine County Public Library: Intro to JCPL Creative Space. 6-6:45 p.m. Afrikania Culture Troupe of Ghana. 7-8 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Kentucky Horse Park: Kentucky Spring Premier Horse Show. April 13-15. Info: www. kentuckyspringpremier.com. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Baby Storytime. See April 6. Central Branch: Jazz Live at the Library. 7-8 p.m. For all ages. Eastside Branch: Toddler Time. See April 6. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See April 6. Village Branch: Family Storytime. See April 6. Eggstravaganza. Storytime and dying eggs. 4-5 p.m. For all kids. Info: 2315500.

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April Calendar Explorium: Leapin’ Littles, “Obstacle Course.” See April 7. Parents Night Out. Children must be potty-trained. $15 for members, $18 non-members. Reservations required. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

p.m. Ages 5-14. Free. Registration required. Castlewood Park. Info: 288-2915. Kite Fest. Noon4 p.m. Free. Jacobson Park. Info: 288-2927.

LexDance: Contra Dance. Beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing from 8-11 p.m. $7 adults, $5 students and seniors. ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. Info: 552-5433.

F Barnes & Noble: “Too Many Carrots” Storytime. 11 a.m. For all kids. 1932 Pavilion Way. Info: 543-8518.

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See April 7. Eastside Branch: Baby Jam. See April 7. Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless Storytime. See April 7. Info: 231-5500.

_______ SATURDAY 15 F Lexington Family Magazine Summer Camps & Activities Fair: A family fun day of inflatables, face painting, hands-on activities and prizes. Visit with more than 80 booths of summer camps, enrichment classes, childcare centers, healthcare professionals and more in one easy stop. Free admission. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For all ages. Lexington Christian Academy, 450 W. Reynolds Rd. Info: 223-1765. Lexington Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-2 p.m. 241 W. Main Street. Info: www.lexingtonfarmersmarket. com. UK Health & Wellness Livewell 5K: Annual family-friendly 5K run/walk. 8 a.m. Race day registration $25, free for children 10 & under. Coldstream Park. Info: Mario.hughley@uky.edu. The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: “Just the Facts, Mom” Childbirth Education Class. 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $25 per couple. Recommended for 32-24 weeks gestation. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www.kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Sow It Saturdays. See April 1.

Explorium: Super Saturdays, “April Showers.” 11 a.m.-noon. Grades K-5. Imagination Station, “Royal Highness.” See April 1. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. See April 1. Kid’s Open Mic with John Crissman. 2 p.m. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911. F Richmond Parks & Recreation: Eggstravaganza. Inflatables, games, a petting zoo and egg hunt. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Ages 10 & under, egg hunts will be divided by age. Free admission, pony rides $4. 299 Lake Reba Drive, Richmond. Info: (859) 623-8753. Shaker Village: Easter Egg Hunt. Games, crafts, egg hunts and visits with farm animals. 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., noon and 12:30 p.m. Tickets purchased by specific entry time. Free for ages 5 & under, $5 ages 6-12, $10 ages 13 & up. 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg. Ingo: (859) 743-5411. F Vineyard Community Church Eggstravaganza: Egg hunt for ages 10 & under. 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Egg hunts divided by age group. Free. 1881 Eastland Dr. Info: www. thevineyard.cc/events. F Div. of Parks & Rec: Yoga at Raven Run. 1 p.m. Free. For all levels. Registration required. Raven Run Nature Sanctuary. Info: 272-6105. Kentucky Railway Museum: Easter Train Excursion. 1 p.m. $21 adults, $16 children ages 2-12. 136 S. Main St., New Haven. Info: (800) 272-0152.

Centered: Infant Massage Certification. Course offers 16 CEUs and provides certification to teach. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. April 15 & 16. 309 N. Ashland Ave. Info: info@centeredlex.com.

Bluegrass Railroad Museum: Easter Bunny Train Ride. 2 p.m. $12 adults, $10 children ages 2-12. 175 Beasley Road, Versailles. Info: (859) 873-2476.

UK Good Samaritan Hospital: Nursing Your Infant. 9 a.m.-noon. $25 per couple. For women delivering at UK. Registration required. 310 S. Limestone St. Info: 323-2750.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: presents “Diary of a Worm, a Spider and a Fly.” 2 & 7 p.m. Recommended for ages 4 & up. $18 adults, $15 children. 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546.

Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See April 1. BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Yoga. See April 1.

Lexington Opera House: The Lexington Ballet presents “Cinderella.” 2 & 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $20.75. 401 W. Short St. Info: www.lexingtonballet. org.

F Div. of Parks & Rec: Jr. Home Run Derby. 9:30 a.m. Boys and girls ages 14 & under. Free. Registration required. Castlewood Park. Info: 288-2917. Scout Skills. 10 a.m. For boys and girls ages 10 & older. Free. Raven Run Nature Sanctuary. Info: 272-6105. Junior Naturalist: “Spring Wildflowers.” 10 a.m. For elementary-aged visitors. Free. Registration required. McConnell Springs. Info: 225-4073. Baseball Clinic. Work on techniques and fundamentals. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 64 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

The Family Center: Parent Power: A place for single parents to connect. 5 p.m. $5 per plate for meal. Kid-friendly. 334 E. Main St., Wilmore. Info: www.wilmorefamilycenter.com. Legacy All Sports: Saturday Night Open Gym. See April 1. Musikgarten of Lexington: Parents Night Out. 5:30-9:30 p.m. $17 per child. Ages 12 & under. 121

Malabu Dr. Info: 245-5887. Kentucky Horse Park: Lexi Memorial 5K Run/ Walk with Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky. Info: www.pcaky.org. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Family Storytime. See April 1. Mathnasium at the Library. Hands-on activities. 2-4 p.m. Grades K-5. Central Branch: Super Saturday Storytime. See April 1. Coding Games with Scratch. 9:30-11:30 a.m. For all kids, must be able to use mouse and keyboard. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Storytime. See April 1. Magic School Bus Explores Dinosaurs. 2-3 p.m. Grades K-5. Registration required. Info: 231-5500.

_________ SUNDAY 16 Easter Sunday Lexington Farmers Market: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 348 Southland Dr. Info: www.lexingtonfarmersmarket. com. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See April 2.

_________ MONDAY 17 The Family Center: Crunch Time Playgroup. See April 3. Centered: Kids Yoga Series. 8-week adventure begins April 17. 4:15-5 p.m. Ages 5-10. 309 N. Ashland Ave. Info: info@centeredlex.com. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See April 3. F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Babies Get Down(town). See April 3. Eastside Branch: Jump, Baby, Jump. See April 3. Info: 231-5500.

_______ TUESDAY 18 The Family Center: Preschool Playtime. See April 4. Crunch Time P.M. Natural Parenting Playgroup. 6 p.m. Donations accepted. 334 E. Main St., Wilmore. Info: www.wilmorefamilycenter.com. Carnegie Center: “Click, Clack, Moo: Fun with Sounds.” 10:15-11 a.m. weekly through May 2. $5 per family. For ages 2 & under. Registration required. Family Fun & Learning Night: Celebrate the Earth. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free dinner for families who preregister. For families with children ages 3-12. Registration required. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175. Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Sound Sleuth.” See April 4. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See April 4.

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See April 5.

Alzheimer’s Association: Legal and Financial Planning. 10-11 a.m. Registration required. Lincoln County Extension Office, 104 Metker Trail, Stanford. Info: (800) 272-3900.

Baby Moon: BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Yoga. See April 5.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Eat, Move, Lose Weight Support Group. Noon-1 p.m. Free. Registration required. PH Clinic South, 2433 Regency Rd. Info: 288-2446. Waveland Museum: Tea Tuesdays. Tea and food served by period-dressed interpreters and a tour of the Waveland Mansion. 2-3:30 p.m. $30 per person. Reservation required. 225 Waveland Museum Lane. Info: 272-3611. FCPS: School Registration evening hours. 5-7 p.m. Info: www.fcps.net/enrollment or call 3814130. F Jessamine County Public Library: Knitting Basics. 5-6 p.m. Free Clothing Swap. 6-8 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 8853523. Baby Moon: Breastfeeding Essentials II. 7-8:30 p.m. For women in their third trimester and partners. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Movers and Shakers Toddler Time. See April 4. Eastside Branch: Baby Jam. See April 4. Northside Branch: Read! Learn! Play! See April 4. Now It’s Your Turn. Create an early literacy activity to take home. 11:30 a.m.-noon. Ages 3-5. PAWS to Read. See April 4. Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me! See April 4. Village Branch: Catapults. Build crazy contraptions and learn about siege engines throughout history. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Grades 2-5. Info: 231-5500.

_____ WEDNESDAY 19 F Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See April 5. The Family Center: Play Time! See April 5. F Jessamine County Public Library: Free Clothing Swap. 9-11 a.m. JCPL Jeopardy. 6-7 p.m. Teen Trivia. 6-7 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Carnegie Center: Toddler Book Club. 10:3011:30 a.m. Ages 2-3 and parent or caregiver. Free. Registration required. Early Learner Book Club. 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Ages 3-5 and parent or caregiver. Free. Registration required. Spring ACT Prep. 5:30-7 p.m. Mondays & Wednesdays, April 19-May 3. $65, includes books. Grades 1012. Registration required. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175. Explorium: SMASH Club, “Creepy Crawleys.” See April 5. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. 66 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

Scam Alerts: A partnership with Attorney General Andy Beshear and in partnership with AARP to learn about protecting yourself from scams. 1011:30 a.m. Shiloh Baptist Church, 237 E. 5th St. Info: (888) 432-9257. Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Gestational Diabetes Class. See April 5. F Div. of Parks & Rec: Yoga at Raven Run. See April 5. The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: 3-Week Natural Childbirth Education Series. 6-9 p.m. $30 per couple, light refreshments provided. Registration required. Recommended for 32-34 gestation. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www.kentuckyonehealth. org/baby. Frankfort Medical Pavilion: Breastfeeding Basics Class. 6-8 p.m. Free. Registration required. 279 King’s Daughters Dr., Frankfort. Info: (502) 2261655 or (877) 376-2631. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Side by Side Storytime. See April 5. Central Branch: The Young and the Restless. See April 5. Dinosaur STEAM. 10-11 a.m. Ages 2-5. Eastside Branch: Preschool Storytime. See April 5. Now It’s Your Turn. Create an early literacy activity to take home. 11:30 a.m.-noon. Ages 3-5. Tates Creek Branch: Toddler Storytime. See April 5. Village Branch: Recess! See April 5. Teen Space. See April 5. Info: 231-5500.

______ THURSDAY 20 Kentucky Children’s Garden: Tree Cookie Art. See April 6. Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Foam Painting.” See April 6. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See April 6. Legacy All Sports: Lunch Bunch Preschool Open Gym. See April 6. Bourbon County Senior Citizens Center: Diabetes Class. 10-11 a.m. Pre-Diabetes Class. 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. 11 Legion Rd., Paris. Info: (859) 987-7453. The Family Center: Night Owls Playgroup. See April 6. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga class. See April 6. Woman to Woman group. A group for unconditional support, kindness and friendship. 8-9:30 p.m. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com. Jessamine County Public Library: PiYo Exercise Class. 6:30-7:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Rupp Arena: Disney on Ice presents “Dare to Dream.” 7 p.m. $10-$75. Info: 233-3535 or www. rupparena.com. Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Breastfeeding Basics class. 7-8:30 p.m. Free class for expecting parents. Registration required. Babies R Us, Hamburg Pavilion. Info: 263-8598. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Baby Storytime. See April 6. Central Branch: Friends Book Sale. April 20-23, 1-5 p.m. Eastside Branch: Toddler Time. See April 6. Northside Branch: 3D Printing Basics. 6-8 p.m. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See April 6. Now It’s Your Turn. Create an early literacy activity to take home. 11-11:30 a.m. Ages 3-5. Village Branch: Family Storytime. See April 6. Art on the Move at Village. 5-6 p.m. Dress for a mess. Info: 231-5500.

__________ FRIDAY 21 Kentucky Children’s Garden: Story Time: Tell Me, Tree. See April 14. Explorium: Leapin’ Littles, “Instrument Petting Zoo.” See April 7. Rupp Arena: Disney on Ice presents “Dare to Dream.” 10:30 a.m. & 7 p.m. $10-$75. Info: 2333535 or www.rupparena.com. Legacy All Sports: Lunch Bunch Preschool Open Gym. See April 7. Alzheimer’s Association: Legal and Financial Planning. 11 a.m.-noon. Registration required. Laurel County Public Library, 120 College Park Drive, London. Info: (800) 272-3900. Div. of Parks & Rec: Primitive Camping. Learn how to build a shelter, start a fire and more. April 21-22. $25 per person, $40 per household up to four people. Hisle Farm Park. Info: 225-4073. SCAPA: SCAPA presents “Twelve Angry Jurors.” 7:30 p.m. SCAPA Bluegrass- Helm Hall. Info: 381-3332. LexDance: Hands Four Spring Dance Weekend. April 21-23. Contra dances, couple dances and workshops. See website for schedule and details. Russell Acton Folk Center, Berea. Info: (859) 9867584 or www.hands4-berea.com. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See April 7. Now It’s Your Turn. Create an early literacy activity to use at home. 11:30 a.m.-noon. Ages 3-5 and adults. Eastside Branch: Baby Jam. See April 7. Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless Storytime. See April 7. Info: 231-5500.

______ SATURDAY 22 Earth Day Lexington Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-2 p.m. 241 W.

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comprised of local celebrities. $85 per ticket. 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4645.

Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See April 1. BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Yoga. See April 1.

A Fun Night to Support Redwood Cooperative School: Dinner, drinks, music and an auction. Dress in a Derby outfit, as a favorite Kentucky figure or cocktail attire. 6-10 p.m. Arts Place, 161 N. Mill St. Info: www.redwoodcoop.org.

Bluegrass Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Liquor Barn, Hamburg Pavilion and Azur at Beaumont Centre. Info: www.bluegrassfarmersmarket.org. Lexington Convention Center: Kentucky Crafted: The Market. Arts, crafts, music, food and more. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. $12, children 15 & under admitted free. Heritage Hall. Info: www. artscouncil.ky.gov.

Legacy All Sports: Saturday Night Open Gym. See April 1.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Weekend Childbirth Education Class, a condensed version of the 4-week Lamazebased class. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $30 per couple, light refreshments provided. Registration required. Recommended for 32-34 gestation. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www.kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

SCAPA: SCAPA presents “Twelve Angry Jurors.” 7:30 p.m. SCAPA Bluegrass- Helm Hall. Info: 381-3332.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Weekend Workout. 10 a.m. Free. McConnell Springs. Info: 225-4073. Stargazing. 8:30 p.m. Free. Raven Run Nature Sanctuary. Program is weather dependent. Info: 272-6105. Circus Arts Workshop. Learn basic circus skills such as stilt walking, clowning, juggling and more. 1-4 p.m. Ages 7-14. $30. Artworks at the Carver School. Info: 288-2935. F Carnegie Center: Toddler & Early Learner Combined group. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 2-5 and parent or caregiver. Free. Registration required. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175. Kentucky Children’s Garden: Sow It Saturdays. See April 1. F Barnes & Noble: “We Are the Dinosaurs” Storytime. 11 a.m. For all kids. 1932 Pavilion Way. Info: 543-8518. Explorium: Super Saturdays, “Happy Earth Day.” 11 a.m.-noon. Grades K-5. Imagination Station, “Shocking Science.” See April 1. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner: The Kentucky Ballet Theatre presents “Peter Pan.” A magical in-store mini performance. 11 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911. Rupp Arena: Disney on Ice presents “Dare to Dream.” 11 a.m., 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. $10-$75. Info: 233-3535 or www.rupparena.com. Bluegrass Railroad Museum: Springtime Special Train Ride. 2 p.m. $12 adults, $10 children ages 2-12. 175 Beasley Road, Versailles. Info: (859) 873-2476. Salato Wildlife Center: Meet-a-Critter. 2:30 p.m. Admission $5 adults, $3 children, free for ages 4 & under. 1 Sportman’s Lane, Frankfort. Info: (502) 564-7863 Lexington Children’s Theatre: presents Celebrity Curtain Call in “The Chocolate Factory.” 6:30 p.m. An evening of food, drinks and a show

Lexington Chamber Chorale: Embraceable Earth: Love for Our Planet. 7:30 p.m. Second Presbyterian Church. Info: 317-3353.

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Family Storytime. See April 1. Central Branch: Super Saturday Storytime. See April 1. Eastside Branch: Teen Volunteer-a-Thon. Earn five volunteer hours. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 14-17. Preregistration required by April 19. Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Storytime. See April 1. Info: 231-5500.

________ SUNDAY 23 Lexington Convention Center: Kentucky Crafted: The Market. Arts, crafts, music, food and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $12, children 15 & under admitted free. Heritage Hall. Info: www. artscouncil.ky.gov. Lexington Farmers Market: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 348 Southland Dr. Info: www.lexingtonfarmersmarket. com. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See April 2. Kentucky Children’s Garden: What’s In Bloom Hike. See April 2. Div. of Parks & Rec: Ballet Under the Stars Preshow Auditions. For all interested students with at least two years of dance training. Ages 1418: Registration 12:30 p.m., auditions 1-2:30 p.m. Ages 7-9: Registration 2 p.m., auditions 2:30-3:30 p.m. Ages 10-13: Registration 3:30 p.m., auditions 4-6 p.m. $50. Artworks at the Carver School. Info: 288-2935. Rupp Arena: Disney on Ice presents “Dare to Dream.” 1 & 5 p.m. $10-$75. Info: 233-3535 or www.rupparena.com. Lexington Children’s Theatre: presents “Diary of a Worm, a Spider and a Fly.” 2 p.m. Recommended for ages 4 & up. $18 adults, $15 children. 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546. Baptist Health Education Center: Breastfeeding 101. 4-6 p.m. Free. For women delivering at Baptist Health. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 2606357.

_______ MONDAY 24 The Family Center: Crunch Time Playgroup. See April 3. La Leche League of Lexington: Monthly meeting. 9:30 a.m. Free. Centered Holistic Heath and Wellness Center, 309 N. Ashland Ave. Suite 180. Info: 559-8488. Alzheimer’s Association: Early Stage Social Engagement Group. Designed to provide education, emotional, and social support for people in the Early Stage of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia through regularly scheduled outings, meetings, and activities. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Registration and prescreening required. 2808 Palumbo Dr. Info: 266-5283. Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Health Chats about Diabetes. 10-11 a.m. The Refuge Clinic, 2349 Richmond Rd. Suite 220. Info: 288-2446. The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Baby Steps, a class to help parents feel more secure taking care of a newborn. 6-9:30 p.m. $20 per couple. Registration required. Recommended for third trimester. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby. Jessamine County Public Library: Teen Reads. 6-7 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See April 3. F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Babies Get Down(town). See April 3. Coding Games with Scratch. 6:30-8:30 p.m. For all ages, must be able to use mouse and keyboard. Registration required. Eastside Branch: Jump, Baby, Jump. See April 3. Make Monday. 4-5 p.m. Grades 1-5. Registration required. Social Media Safety. Learn how to keep social media safe and fun. 7-8 p.m. For adults. Registration required. Info: 231-5500.

________ TUESDAY 25 The Family Center: Preschool Playtime. See April 4. Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Careful Coordination.” See April 4. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See April 4. F J’s Place: Toddler Time. See April 4. Waveland Museum: Tea Tuesdays. Tea and food served by period-dressed interpreters and a tour of the Waveland Mansion. 2-3:30 p.m. $30 per person. Reservation required. 225 Waveland Museum Lane. Info: 272-3611. Legacy Reserve: Freedom to Enjoy Life Preview. 2-3:30 p.m. The Signature Club of Lansdowne.

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April Calendar Reservations required. Info: 286-5111. Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Health Chats about Diabetes. 4-5 p.m. Free. Nathaniel Mission Free Clinic, 1109 Versailles Rd. Info: 288-2446. F Jessamine County Public Library: Small Space Gardening. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Anime vs. Real Life. 6-7 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Alzheimer’s Association: Legal and Financial Planning. 6-7 p.m. Registration required. Scott County Senior Citizen’s Center, 800 Cincinnati Pike, Georgetown. Info: (800) 272-3900. Baby Moon: Labor Workshop for Couples. 7-9:30 p.m. For pregnant women in the third trimester and their partners. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Movers and Shakers Toddler Time. See April 4. Central Branch: University of Kentucky Clarinet Choir. 1-2 p.m. For all ages. Social Media Safety. Learn how to keep social media safe and fun. 7-8 p.m. For adults. Registration required. Eastside Branch: Baby Jam. See April 4. Northside Branch: Read! Learn! Play! See April 4. PAWS to Read. See April 4. Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me! See April 4. Info: 231-5500.

____ WEDNESDAY 26 F Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See April 5. The Family Center: Play Time! See April 5. Explorium: SMASH Club, “Addition Basketball.” See April 5. Jessamine County Public Library: Books & Bites. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Teen Trivia. 6-7 p.m. Princess Party. 7-8 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See April 5. F Div. of Parks & Rec: Yoga at Raven Run. See April 5. Baby Moon: BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Yoga. See April 5. Candy Mountain Music: Singing in the Rain. Preschoolers Session: 6-6:45 p.m. Ages 3-5. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Suite 103. Info: www.babymoonlex.com. Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Gestational Diabetes Class. See April 5. Health Chats About Diabetes en Espanol. 6-7 p.m. 1306 Versailles Rd. Info: 263-2507. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Side by Side Storytime. See April 5. Art Start. 1:30-2:15 p.m. Ages 3-5. Registration required, dress for a mess. Central Branch: The Young and the Restless. See April 5. Eastside Branch: Preschool Storytime. See April 5. Tates 68 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

Creek Branch: Toddler Storytime. See April 5. Village Branch: Recess! See April 5. Teen Space. See April 5. Info: 231-5500.

Bonanza.” See April 7. Parents Night Out. Children must be potty-trained. $15 for members, $18 non-members. Reservations required. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

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Kentucky Children’s Garden: Story Time: A Grand Old Tree. See April 14.

FCPS: No Classes for Preschoolers.

Legacy All Sports: Lunch Bunch Preschool Open Gym. See April 7.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Leaf Symmetry Drawing. See April 6. Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Rainbow Sand.” See April 6. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See April 6. Discussion and signing with Kevin Sherry, author of “Remy Sneakers vs. The Robo Rats.” 6 p.m. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911. Legacy All Sports: Lunch Bunch Preschool Open Gym. See April 6. F Jessamine County Public Library: Lunch & Learn. Noon-1 p.m. PiYo Exercise Class. 6:30-7:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Alzheimer’s Association: Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior. 2-4 p.m. Registration required. Beaumont Public Library, 3080 Fieldstone Way. Info: (800) 2723900. The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Infant CPR class. 6-9 p.m. $20 per couple. Registration required, space is limited. Recommended for third trimester. Saint Joseph Office Building, 160 N. Eagle Creek Dr., Second Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby. The Family Center: Night Owls Playgroup. See April 6. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga class. See April 6. Kentucky Horse Park: Rolex Kentucky ThreeDay Event. One of the world’s most prestigious equestrian competitions featuring dozens of riders from all over the world. April 27-30. Info: www. rk3de.org. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Baby Storytime. See April 6. Vegetable Gardening for Beginners. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Registration required by calling (859) 257-5582. Eastside Branch: Toddler Time. See April 6. Northside Branch: Social Media Safety. Learn how to keep social media safe and fun. 7-8 p.m. For adults. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See April 6. Village Branch: Family Storytime. See April 6. Info: 231-5500.

_________ FRIDAY 28 FCPS: No Classes for Preschoolers. Explorium: Leapin’ Littles, “Balance Beam

Jessamine County Public Library: Solar Power. Noon-1 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Paris-Bourbon County YMCA: Friday Family Flicks. A family-friendly movie and popcorn provided. 6-8 p.m. Free and open to the public. An adult must remain with children during the movie. 917 Main St., Paris. Info: www. parisbourbonymca.org. Div. of Parks & Rec: Kiddie Kapers Spring Recital. 7 p.m. $7. Lexington Opera House. Info: 288-2935. LexDance: Contra Dance. Beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing from 8-11 p.m. $7 adults, $5 students and seniors. ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. Info: 552-5433. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See April 7. Teen Game Night. Games and pizza. 5:45-8 p.m. For middle and high schoolers. Registration required. Eastside Branch: Baby Jam. See April 7. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Author Party. 6:308:30 p.m. For all ages. Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless Storytime. See April 7. Info: 231-5500.

______ SATURDAY 29 Lexington Farmers Market: 7 a.m.2 p.m. 241 W. Main Street. Info: www. lexingtonfarmersmarket.com. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See April 1. BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Yoga. See April 1. Bluegrass Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Liquor Barn, Hamburg Pavilion and Azur at Beaumont Centre. Info: www.bluegrassfarmersmarket.org. F Blended & Blessed: Keys to Stepfamily Success: A one-day livestream event for stepfamily couples, single parents, dating couples with children and those with interest in blended families. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Quest Community Church, 410 Sporting Court. Info: 475-6918. F Kentucky Children’s Garden: Arbor Day. Free admission to the Kentucky Children’s Garden. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. UK Arboretum, 500 Alumni Dr. Info: 257-6955. Lexington Philharmonic: PB&J Concert Series. A half-hour concert followed by play and discovery with an instrument “petting zoo.” $5. 10 & 11 a.m. Loudon House, 209 Castlewood

April Calendar Div. of Parks & Rec: Kiddie Kapers Spring Recital. Noon, 3:30 & 7 p.m. $7. Lexington Opera House. Info: 288-2935. Irish Homecoming: Sharing our Uncommon Culture, Music & Heritage. An all-day event of traditional Celtic music, dances and food. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. McConnell Springs. Info: 225-4073.

Dr. 2 p.m. at the Josephine Sculpture Park, 3355 Lawrenceburg Rd. Frankfort. Info: www.lexphil. org. F Paris-Bourbon County YMCA: Healthy Kids Day. Fun activities, health snacks, inflatables, face painting, prizes and more. 10 a.m.-noon. Free and open to the public. 917 Main St., Paris. Info: www.parisbourbonymca.org.

Morning Pointe: Concert for a Cause. A fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association. Henry Clay Pep Band, 1:30 p.m. The Dan Marino Music Trio, 3 p.m. Free admission, donations accepted at the door. 150 Shoreside Dr. Info: 721-0350.

Paul Laurence Dunbar Band Mother’s Day Vendor Fair: Local vendors, silent auction and concessions. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dunbar High School Gym. Info: 254-9732.

Bluegrass Railroad Museum: Springtime Special Train Ride. 2 p.m. $12 adults, $10 children ages 2-12. 175 Beasley Road, Versailles. Info: (859) 873-2476.

Jessamine County Public Library: Literacy Bell. 10-11 a.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. F Barnes & Noble: “The Wonderful Things You Will Be” Storytime. 11 a.m. For all kids. 1932 Pavilion Way. Info: 543-8518.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: presents “The Red Badge of Courage.” 2 & 7 p.m. Recommended for ages 9 & up. $15 general admission. 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546.

Explorium: Super Saturdays, “Ice Cream for Breakfast.” 11 a.m.-noon. Grades K-5. Imagination Station, “Stampin’.” See April 1.

Legacy All Sports: Saturday Night Open Gym. See April 1.

F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner: Supernatural Sleuthing Service featuring Gwendolyn Bond and Christopher Rowe. Lexington authors will present a special storytime and activity. 11 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911.

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Family Storytime. See April 1. Central Branch: Super Saturday Storytime. See April 1. Eastside Branch: Chess Mates. Drop-in chess play for all skill levels. 10-11:30 a.m. Ages 8 & up. Introduction to Ballroom Dancing. 10-11:30

a.m. No experience necessary. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Storytime. See April 1. Info: 231-5500.

________ SUNDAY 30 Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music: Singing in the Rain. Toddlers sessions: 9:30-10:15 a.m. or 10:30-11:15 a.m. Ages 1-3. Babies session: 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Ages 4-12 months. Your Birth Your Way childbirth series. 4:30-6:30 p.m. weekly through June 4. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com. Lexington Farmers Market: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 348 Southland Dr. Info: www.lexingtonfarmersmarket. com. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See April 2. Kentucky Children’s Garden: What’s In Bloom Hike. See April 2. Lexington Children’s Theatre: presents “The Red Badge of Courage.” 2 p.m. Recommended for ages 9 & up. $15 general admission. 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546. F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: International Jazz Day. 3-5 p.m. Info: 231-5500. Y

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Autumn Herriford SCHOOL: Dunbar High GRADE: 12 SPORTS: Basketball ACADEMICS: Autumn is a straight-A student with a 4.71 weighted GPA. She scored 31 on the ACT, has taken six A.P. classes and is a National Honor Society member. PARENTS: Kelly & Greg

obody on the court has more fun during a basketball game than Dunbar High senior Autumn Herriford. In fact, “court” is too limiting. Nobody in the gym has more fun. During games, Autumn, a 5-foot-11 guard/forward, will talk with officials and even fans. And these are pleasant, relaxed chats that Autumn squeezes in while taking the ball out of bounds or bumping into a ref on the floor. “She’s a character,” her father, Greg, said. “She’s a free spirit, laughing during the game. One of the refs so enjoyed her she volunteered to be a reference for her for college.” Added Coach Nick Runyon: “Autumn’s personality is one of a kind. She is a free flowing spirit with a sense of humor that is unmatched among her peers.” Autumn, 17, smiles and shrugs when she hears these comments. “I guess I’m pretty laid-back,” she said. Which is interesting because she’s also very driven. In the classroom, she is a straight A student… since forever. She has never recorded a lower grade. Her weighted GPA is 4.71, she scored 31 on the ACT and has taken six A.P. classes. She’s a member of the National Honor Society, the National French Honor Society and earned the Booker

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T. Washington Mentor Award for her work with elementary students. Active in her church, she has been a camp counselor and joins her youth group on the third Sunday of every month to feed the homeless. The group prepares and dishes out the food in downtown Lexington. Plus, she works up to 30 hours a week (except during basketball season) at Chick-fil-A. “She is independent, self-motivated and has excellent time management skills,” her mother, Kelly, said. And dedicated to basketball. A multitalented player, Autumn finished her high school career with more than 1,000 points and 500 rebounds. She was selected to the All Region and All Region Tournament team this year and was second team All City last year. As a junior, she led Dunbar in rebounds and was named the top defender. As a sophomore, she led the team in assists. Her only flaw as a player? She doesn’t shoot enough. “I’ve never before had to beg a player more to shoot,” Runyon said. In the fall, she’ll take her pass-first mentality to Asbury, an NAIA school. “We share the same core values,” she said. “Be a good student, athlete and a follower of Christ. “The spiritual aspect of the school is huge for me.” Y

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n many classrooms, mistakes are the enemy. Not so in Lerin Parker’s second grade class at Western Elementary in Georgetown, Ky. Mistakes, although not encouraged, are embraced as part of the learning process – what Parker and her colleagues call the growth mindset. Instead of discouraged students concluding that a lesson is too difficult for them (that’s a fixed mindset), students focus on ways to improve. Maybe “ they have to work harder or ask a friend or teacher for extra help. “The point is to build a positive attitude,” Parker said, “where students say to themselves, ‘This might be hard but someone believes in me and I can do this.’” Parker has been instilling confidence in children for 14 years – all at Western. A Scott County native, Parker lives a short drive from the school where her two daughters attend. A farm girl, Parker drove a tractor on her father’s tobacco farm and now lives on 17 acres with cattle and chickens. “I learned the value of hard work growing up on a farm,” Parker said. “And I want my children to appreciate nature.” At Western, Parker taught third grade for two years and then fourth-grade math for 10.

She prefers second grade because she is with the same students all day. “I like it because of the relationships I can build with the kids and their families,” she said. “I feel connected to them by the time my students leave.” Parker has all the requisite attributes that excellent teachers posses. “She is high energy, very enthusiastic, flexible and adaptive to the needs of her students,” Principal Brent Allen said. “She finds creative ways to meet students where they are and goes the extra mile to make sure they succeed. She embodies the growth mindset – always learning, growing and looking for ways to improve.” A Board Certified educator, Parker is fearless about trying new things. When the school started a robotics team, Parker assumed co-coaching duties despite a limited background in engineering. Back in the classroom, Parker emphasizes kindness. She asks students to identify it in themselves and to practice empathy and patience, qualities she models in the classroom. “We get everyone involved and talking,” she said, “They understand we’re not all the same and we learn differently.”

She is high energy, very enthusiastic, flexible and adaptive to the needs of her students.”

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