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contents Summer Camp Fair Lex. Family Magazine’s popular family fun day will be Saturday, April 12 at Lex. Christian Academy.

75th Anniversary Lexington Children’s Theatre serves generations of kids.

Summer Camp Directory Review our list of more than 500 summer camps and activities.

Scholar Athlete Hits 200 Updates on our honorees from 1997 to the present.

New School Providence will add a new Montessori middle school this year.

in every issue 58 / Dr. Graebe 59 / Pediatric Corner 62-76 / Calendar 77 / Legacy’s Spotlight on the Arts 78 / KU’s Scholar Athlete 79 / Asbury’s Educator of the Month

Summer Camp Fair Connects Families to Area Resources

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hen my wife and I started Lexington Family Magazine nearly 17 years ago, our goal was to serve people like us – parents who viewed raising children as a life’s work.

That’s still true for Dana and me, and our son, Jack, is 22.

The magazine’s mission has been to connect parents to the resources, expertise and information they need to support them as they face the challenges of raising kids.

That mission is never more dramatically demonstrated than at our Summer Camps & Activities Fair.

When both parents are working, finding engaging activities for Saturday, April 12 children in the summer can be a 10 a.m.-2 p.m. challenge.

That’s why we created the Fair 12 years ago – to put parents and summer camps in the same place with the idea that moms and dads can schedule the whole summer for their kids – on the spot.

And that’s what happens at the Camp Fair. Parents get to meet camp directors, ask questions and make decisions there or bring all the material they gathered home and complete the scheduling then.

This year more than 90 vendors will be present from gymnastics and dance camps to computer and academic camps to arts and sports camps.

We also knew that the event needed to be a fun place for kids so we made the Fair a family fun day.

While mom and dad are talking to camp directors, kids can jump on inflatables, have their face painted, try to win prizes and do hands-on activities at the vendor booths.

We also sponsor our annual cover model contest and have invited talented children’s performance groups for live entertainment.

And everything is free.

So mark the date: Saturday, April 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Lexington Christian Academy at 450 West Reynolds Road. Hope to see you there.

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t’s been a long, cold winter but summer is really just around the corner. Time to start making plans for all of your family’s summer fun.

And the best place to do that is at Lexington Family Magazine’s Summer Camps & Activities Fair!

Now in its 12th year, the Camp Fair is Central Kentucky’s one-stop shop for summer camps, enrichment activities and family fun.

Mark your calendar now for this free event, scheduled for Saturday, April 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lexington Christian Academy at 450 West Reynolds Road.

What will you find at the Fair? t Everything you need for a summer full of fun!

Visit more than 90 booths representing the whole spectrum of summer camps and activities in the Bluegrass and beyond: Dance and gymnastics camps, sports and horse camps, day and residential camps, academic and art camps, robotics and martial arts camps, tutoring services and enrichment classes, plus schools, birthday party providers, vacation

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destinations, health care professionals activities at the booths, including and family service agencies. inflatable bouncers, arts and crafts, faceAnd you can sign up your kids on the painting, balloon animals, costumed spot. characters, caricatures and games. t Cover Model t Win a prize!

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Everyone will leave We are always looking with their hands full of for little cuties to information on camps smile on the covers and other programs, of Lexington Family but some folks will take Magazine, and it might home prizes, too. just be your kids we are The first 100 families Saturday, April 12 looking for. to enter the Fair at 10 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Karen Powell a.m. will be entered Photography will take to win one of two free photos of children all day at the Wilderness at the Smokies Vacation Fair and automatically enter them in the Getaways and five Family four-Packs to contest.

Malibu Jack’s Family Fun Center. Plus, Winners will appear on covers throughout the day we’ll be giving away throughout the next year. an American Girl doll, Breyer Model t Children’s performance groups.

Horses, games, books, DVDs, free camp See some of the most talented kids weeks, and much more. in the Bluegrass perform live. Every 30 t Free! Free! Free! minutes you’ll see gymnasts, dancers, Did we mention it’s all free? Don’t models, martial artists and more. miss it because THIS is where great t Have a blast! summers begin.

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LCT Caps 75th Anniversary With Celebrity Curtain Call

all down the rabbit hole at Lexington Children’s Theatre’s sixth annual Celebrity Curtain Call as a cast of local public figures explores the topsy-turvy world of “Wonderland” on Saturday, April 12 at LCT’s Main Stage.

Guests can celebrate like the Mad Hatter as they are serenaded by singing servers during the 7 p.m. dinner reception.

Food from O’Charley’s and local vendors, and bourbon tasting with Blanton’s bourbon will be featured.

Also part of the event is a silent auction including a weeklong trip to the Bahamas, a week’s stay at a luxury home in Florida’s Treasure Coast with park hopper passes to Disney World, and a weeklong stay in Stinson Beach, Calif.

At 8:30 p.m., guests will venture into the theatre to watch a celebrity lineup perform Alice in Wonderland.

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2013 Jenna Day; Vice Mayor Linda Gorton; Neil Chethik, executive director of the Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, and Tom Shelton, superintendent of Fayette Co. Public Schools among others.

Exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of the facility are available so guests can see how LCT makes magic in their costume and scene shops or get a sneak peek backstage before the show.

Table seating in LCT’s studios will also be available for purchase.

All proceeds from the event go directly toward the theatre’s programming expenses like costumes, props and tours around the Commonwealth.

Last year’s event raised more than $30,000 to support LCT’s mission of serving the youth of Kentucky through the arts.

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Gossamer Is A Sweet Dream at LCT

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itness the dreamy adventures of Gossamer at LCT on Saturday, April 19 at 2 p.m.; Saturday, April 26 at 2 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, April 27 at 2 p.m.

The story by Lois Lowry is about the dream-giver, who enchants our slumber with sweet dreams of memories past and spreads shimmering light over the mortal world.

But when one young giver encounters a boy fraught with tarnished memories, she must find a way to save the boy from falling victim to impending nightmares.

Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for children. The play is recommended for ages 8 and up.

Info: (859) 254-4546 or visit www.lctonstage.org. Y

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Bluegrass Youth Ballet celebrates its 10th anniversary with a collage of dance pieces imitating artwork by famous artists such as Van Gogh, Degas, Monet, Kandinsky and others. Lexington Family has 4 tickets to the May 3, 2 p.m. show to give away.

Malco Winchester Cinema The newly renovated Malco Cinema in Winchester will soon feature Dolby Surround Sound and rocking chair seats.

Lexington Family has 5 packs of 4 tickets to give away this month.

LCT Gossamer

A dream-giving fairy must find a way to keep a young boy from falling victim to nightmares in this adaptation of Lois Lowry’s story “Gossamer.” Lexington Family has 5 sets of 2 tickets to giveaway for the April 26 show at 7 p.m.

To register, visit www.lexingtonfamily.com or call 2231765 by the contest deadline of April 21. 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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our 3-year-old lets loose a 4-letter word and your jaw drops. You have no idea where he heard this word. . . or maybe you do.

You do know that you don’t want your sweet child using bad language, especially in public. What do you do?

First, you need to hit your “Pause” button and choose a response.

How you respond will in part determine whether this is a passing thing or whether it becomes a learned behavior.

Generally, the more energy you give something, the more power you give it.

You have several choices: 1) Ignore it completely.

2) Calmly say, “You sound angry.

What are some other things you could say?” and suggest the expression of your choice, (“fiddlesticks!” “rats!” “darn!” etc.)

3) Fuss, yell, try to make your child feel bad, wash her mouth out with soap.

Overreact in general.

Sometimes ignoring it completely is appropriate, especially if he says it innocently or is mispronouncing another word with a similar sound.

An over-the-top reaction can create fear, confusion and may damage a child’s developing sense of himself.

Soap may mean he never does it again in your presence, but it doesn’t teach him anything better.

Also, if a child learns that he can get a reaction out of you by doing something,

then he can use it against you when he is angry, instead of learning more appropriate ways to handle his feelings.

If he learned the word from you, perhaps now is the time to consider making some changes in your own vocabulary.

In addition to offering alternatives, you might want to tell your child that some words offend people and it’s better not to use them.

The concept of words being “bad” is very intriguing to some children. How can words be bad? What makes them bad?

(My daughter asked me to teach her all the curse words so she would know them when she heard them.)

The bigger question is: When children misbehave, what does your response teach them? That they are bad, need to hide their mistakes and must lie to protect themselves?

Or that they can make mistakes, learn something different, make things right and are unconditionally loved?

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Lesley Iwinski MD is a Lexington mother of three children ages 17-23, a family physician and the founding director of Growing Peaceful Families. She offers classes, workshops and seminars based on the work of Kathryn Kvols, author of Redirecting Children’s Behavior.

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et ready to rock out with your favorite Disney characters as Disney On Ice presents “Rockin’ Ever After” at Rupp Arena.

The show features scenes from “Brave,” “Tangled,” “The Little Mermaid” and “Beauty and the Beast” for performances from Thursday, April 10 to Sunday, April 13.

Jam to a Scottish jig during the on-ice debut of the sharp-shooting Merida, the star of “Brave.” Watch as a group of royal contenders competes to win her wild heart.

Journey under the sea with “The Little Mermaid” as Sebastian breaks out of his shell to make waves in a musical performance with Ariel.

See Rapunzel and her charming ally Flynn as “Tangled” unleashes musical mayhem.

And hold on to your seats as the Beast and his castle’s enchanted entourage from “Beauty and the Beast” take center stage in a spectacular show for Belle.

Tickets are on sale through the Rupp Arena Box Office and all Ticketmaster outlets.

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my new heartbeat Everyone knows about the “Terrible Two’s.” When your child’s tantrums (supposedly) hit their peak and defiance is rampant.

We made it through year two with our daughter, but we now have the dreaded “Threenager.”

Katie Saltz with CeCe We had to wake CeCe up for school one morning and were met with her yanking the covers over her head and yelling at us that she “JUST WANTS TO KEEP SLEEPING!” Instead of her running to us

the same punishments don’t apply.

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ringtone.)

Grounding the Threenager doesn’t work either. Because they can’t go anywhere without you, you’re just grounding yourself.

CeCe has yet to fight me about her curfew (7:30 p.m.), her right to privacy (we still supervise bath time), or her boyfriend (she says she is going to marry her daddy.)

So the battle isn’t completely lost just yet.

I’m holding out hope that Year Four will bring a small break in the emotional roller coaster.

I just pray for one little year of relief before the drama of kindergarten, the agony of grade school, and then the inevitable transformation of my sweet baby into a full-blown, no-going-back Teenager. Y

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Parenting Questions Each month we consult with experts – our readers! – about parenting and ask a question on our Facebook page. Here are some answers to last month’s question: “Is a baby shower appropriate for a second pregnancy?” t “If your second baby is a different sex, a shower is absolutely appropriate.” – Heather Chapman t “I did because my second pregnancy, while being the same sex, was twins! But I think it’s fine. You are celebrating mommy and baby.” – Sheena Mays t “Appropriate all the time. Every baby is different and every mom deserves to get her head in the game for the different child … Mothers may also have a registry for things she wished she had the first time around.” – Doraine Bailey

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Breastfeeding Help Around Town: Lexington has classes and support groups aplenty for breastfeeding moms. Check out our list of monthly options from the health department, La Leche League and others.

Maternity Fair Know-How: Learn about local resources at maternity fairs, what to expect from these events and how to make the most of your time. Plus, see a calendar of local maternity fairs.

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The Terrible Two Tantrums were nothing compared to this. My toddler may have been screaming but at least she wasn’t rolling her eyes at me.

It’s easy to relate to some of her meltdowns. When trying to get her dressed for school one day, she ended up sprawled on the floor, whimpering, “I just want to wear pajamas all day.”

Me too, baby girl. I can’t fault her for that.

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Serving Kids Through the Ages “We are reflective artists, meaning we look at what we’ve done and see how we can make it better,” said Larry Snipes, LCT’s Producing Director.

“Things never get stale. Over the years, the quality has gotten better. Our staff is working here because they are dedicated to the art form. We evaluate everything and that’s what makes it fresh.”

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CT is a vastly different place than when the Snipes came to town 35 years ago, in 1979. Working out of an office in Meadowthorpe, Larry was the only full-time employee for the volunteer-run organization that produced three plays on a budget of $40,000.

Classes were held in the old With a vast array of programs including performances, classes and summer camps, Lexington Lexington Hearing and Speech Children’s Theatre reaches nearly 130,000 kids every year. building on Ashland Avenue and LCT had one overnight camp at

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Consider the Theatre now: the theater and really care about kids.” im Edwards, a 48-year-old tech t With a budget of $1.2 million, LCT And so it goes at LCT, which has been specialist at Lexmark, grew up in has 15 full-time employees, uses up to 40 a second home for 75 years to children Lexington as a math-science kid, college interns and contract artists each in the Bluegrass while establishing itself an unlikely candidate for the dramatic year and produces 10 shows for schools as one of the country’s best and most world of theater. and the public. comprehensive children’s theaters.

But when he was in 10th grade, his t LCT also stages professional touring LCT this spring is wrapping up a yearparents enrolled him in a Lexington productions around the state and as far long celebration of its 75th anniversary, Children’s Theatre summer camp. afield as South Carolina and Illinois.

“It was a lot of fun, I made friends a year marked by special events and t Saturday classes run winter, spring and it helped me get out of my shell,” recognitions. and fall, and LCT hosts up to 65 summer Edwards said.

Highlights include a reunion last camps.

At Lafayette High, he acted in school summer on Short Street that drew 500 t The Theatre Explorers program plays, performing as Linus in “You’re a people; one of the largest casts ever in meets at up to 10 schools for after-school Good Man, Charlie Brown,” which was the Family Summer Musical: “Shrek, classes on site, and Company B and the highlight and end of his theater life. the Musical;” an alumni reception in Junior Company (youth acting troupes) At Brown University, he studied math September; an intern reunion in March; meet at LCT every Tuesday. and returned home to work at Lexmark. a proclamation by Mayor Jim Gray; t LCT’s musical group, Starlight So when his daughter Alice was 4, he and a Governor’s Award for the Arts in Singers, perform all over town on remembered his LCT experience and Education this winter. weekends. enrolled her in a class.

The season concludes with “Gossamer” t The Shooting Stars Youth Theatre “She already was so dramatic. She on April 18-30 and the sixth annual is a satellite program in Morehead that caught the bug and there was no Celebrity Curtain Call featuring local serves Rowan and Elliott counties, and stopping her,” Edwards said. public figures in a performance of the Promise Neighborhood program Now 17, Alice has grown up at LCT and “Wonderland” April 12. offers arts enrichment workshops and performs in shows at Sayre School.

It’s been an exciting, gratifying performances through Berea College in “I had a great experience there and so whirlwind, but the leadership team, Owsley, Jackson and Clay counties. has my daughter,” Edwards said. “They under the direction of Larry and Vivian Given all those programs, it’s no have teachers who devote their lives to Snipes, is already focused on year No. 76.

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LCT: Then & Now Lexington Children’s Theatre has been entertaining families with a wide range of performances for the past 75 years. Producing Director Larry Snipes, who joined LCT in 1979, estimates that since 1980, the Theatre has staged 286 different shows.

Pictured here are some of the performances down through the years.

Top left: “Snow Queen” in 2008 and bottom left “Snow Queen” in 1939.

On the right is “Shrek: the Musical” in 2013 and “Angel’s Christmas Gift” in 1949.

wonder that LCT reaches nearly 130,000 children every year. And the impact on some of those kids is hard to overestimate.

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im Simons, 34, who stars in the HBO series “Veep,” came to LCT from the University of Maine as an acting intern in 2001.

“I had never been to Kentucky and didn’t know much about children’s theater but I had a wonderful time there,” he said from Los Angeles.

“The thing I love about Larry and Viv is that they treat kids with so much respect.

They never talk down to them.”

Emily Gallt, 27, is a copy writer for a fund-raising firm in Washington, D.C. who grew up in Lexington. She still remembers every detail from her first performance in “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” when she was a fifthgrader.

“It was one of the best experiences of my life,” she said. “I was really talkative as a kid so [LCT] was a place where I could be myself.

“It was a great learning experience and it gave me and others like me a chance to shine.”

A SCAPA student at Lafayette High, Gallt performed in the marching band,

was a government major on a partial drama scholarship at Centre College and remains a fan of the theater.

“Although I’m not involved in theater myself, I still use the lessons I learned at the Children’s Theatre. I’m still creative as a copy writer and the theatre gave me confidence that has carried into adulthood.”

Ashley James, 33, also grew up at LCT, attending her first workshop as a 9-yearold.

a feature film.

“I was a shy kid and learned to use my imagination, which gave me confidence,” she said. “The Children’s Theatre gave me my career choice and I have had fun doing it.

“I grew up at the Children’s Theatre and it was one of my favorite places to be.”

And so it keeps going for the Lexington

“The thing I love about Larry and Viv is that they treat kids with so much respect.”

– Tim Simons, star of HBO series “Veep”

“My first role was in “Snow White and Rose Red,” she said, “and when I was done I told my parents that this is what I want to do with my life.”

And she has. She continued to act at LCT, served as an intern while in high school and graduated from Kenyon College as a drama and art history major.

She returned to LCT as an acting intern and performed in touring shows.

James now lives in Los Angeles and just appeared in her first starring role in

Children’s Theatre.

So many lives touched – and changed – by the magic of imaginative play directed by a talented staff of professionals.

“It has been such a team effort and that’s what I’m most proud of,” Larry Snipes said.

“We’ve been able to put together a dedicated team of talented, passionate people who can help young people grow, and it’s been wonderful to be a part of that.” Y April 2014 | 11

Need a Mentor? Go to Camp

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very year, thousands of children head off to camp where they develop positive relationships that help them develop socially and emotionally.

The idea of a mentor comes from Greek mythology. When Odysseus, King of Ithaca, went off to the Trojan War, he put his friend, Mentor, in charge of his son and his kingdom.

The word mentor now refers to someone who imparts wisdom to and shares knowledge with a less experienced person.

Mentoring relationships are special and often life-changing.

The camp experience lends itself to mentoring. Counselors and camp staff are more than mere babysitters, they use the basics of positive mentoring relationships to impact their campers.

The key components of camp mentoring include:

t Camp counselors who share and teach through stories and songs.

They are sharing with kids their own camp experiences and helping them become a part of the tradition of camp.

Many camps have songs, games and traditions that are unique to their camp.

This helps kids feel they are a part of something larger than themselves.

t Camp counselors model appropriate behaviors.

Younger children watch and learn from their mentors as they

demonstrate fair play, empathy and graceful winning and losing.

t Counselors teach lessons that go beyond the classroom.

Counselors teach how to live and work with others, how to build friendships, and how to be leaders.

t Camp counselors support campers emotionally.

Camp may be the first time children spend the night away from family.

Or they may be experiencing challenges they’ve never faced before.

Counselors offer reassurance and guidance when situations become difficult or overwhelming.

Conquering homesickness or completing a high ropes course with the help of a mentor helps foster a

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Kids need nurturing mentors, people outside their family who take an interest in who they are, encourage their successes and help them to learn from their failures.

For many kids these critical relationships are developed at camp.

Tip: When looking for a camp for your child this summer ask the directors or camp staff about the camp counselors.

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2014 General Camps ALDERSGATE CAMP 125 Aldersgate Camp Road, Ravenna, Ky. Info: (606) 723-5078 Boys & Girls / Ages: K-college freshmen Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, a place where people of all ages come to experience God, build community and enjoy the beauty of creation.

Elementary Cabin Camp / June 2-7, July 21-26 Elementary Music, Arts & Drama Camp / June 16-21 Elementary Horse Camp / June 2-7, June 16-21 Elementary Basketball Camp / June 9-14 Elementary Weird & Gross Camp / June 23-28 Elementary Cottage Camp / June 9-14, June 30-July 5, July 7-12 Elementary Soccer Camp / July 14-19 Middle School Cabin Camp / June 9-14, June 23-28, July 14-19 Jr. High Cabin Camp / June 2-7 Jr. High Cottage Camp / June 16-21, June 30-July 5 Jr. High Music, Art, Drama, Dance Camp / July 14-19 Jr. High Man Camp / July 14-19 Middle School Archery Camp / July 7-12 Middle School Sports Camp / July 7-12 Middle School Mystery Camp / July 21-26 Middle School Outpost Challenge / June 16-21 14 14 || www.lexingtonfamily.com www.lexingtonfamily.com

Jr. High Princess Camp / June 23-28 Jr. High Horse Camp / June 9-14, June 30-July 5 Jr. High Adventure Camp / June 30-July 5, July 21-26, July 22-27 Sr. High Cabin Camp / June 16-21 Sr. High Music, Arts, Drama Camp / June 2-7 Sr. High Counselor in Training / June 2-7 Sr. High Leisure Ministries / June 30-July 5 Sr. High Xtreme Adventure Camp / June 9-14, July 7-12 Sr. High Sports Camp / June 23-28 Sr. High Mission / July 14-19 Sr. High Horse Camp / July 21-26 Sr. High Cottage Camp / July 21-26 “Don’t Have Time for Camp” Camp / June 11-12, July 16-17 Family Camp / July 10-12 Grand Camp (Grandparents & Kids) / June 2-4, June 5-7, June 9-11, June 12-14, June 19-21, July 7-9, July 21-23 Grand Adventure / June 16-18 Mini Camp / June 23-25, June 26-28, July 14-16, July 17-19, July 22-24, July 25-27 Family Campout / June 27-29 www.aldersgatecamp.org AVIATION MUSEUM OF KENTUCKY Blue Grass Airport, 4029 Airport Road Info: 353-0467 / Boys & Girls / Ages: 10-16 t Level 1 Camps / Ages: 10-11 The Steve Collier Camp / June 12-13 The Charlton Cox Aviation Camp / June 19-20

t Level 2 Camps / Ages: 12-13 The Dr. Ray Garman Camp / June 16-17 t Level 1, 2, and 3 Camps / Ages: 10-16 The Dick Reinhold Camp / June 23-24 t Level 3 Camps / Ages: 14-16 The Dr. Harold Faulconer Camp / June 26-27 www.aviationky.org BURNAMWOOD CAMP 900 Camp Burnamwood Road, Irvine, Ky. Info: (606) 494-9113 Boys & Girls / Ages: Rising 1st -12th Grades Call for rates t High School Leadership Retreat / CIT Training June 11 (noon)-June 13 (11 a.m.)

Register by May 28 t 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade Conference June 16 (10 a.m.)-June 20 (10 a.m.)

Register by June 2 t High School Conference June 23 (10 a.m.)-June 28 (11 a.m.)

Register by June 9 t 8th-12th Grade Night Owl Camp July 7 (2 p.m.)-July 11 (2 p.m.)

Register by June 23 t 3rd-6th Grade MADD Camp July 14 (10 a.m.)-July 18 (4 p.m.)

Register by June 30 t Middle School Conference July 21 (10 a.m.)-July 26 (11 a.m.)

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Summer Camp Programs June 2-6: “Tell Me a Tale” (storytelling, make believe, creative writing, etc) June 9-13: “Action/Reaction” (chemistry/physics, science experiments)

Fayette Cooperating Preschool

Now Enrolling for 2014-15 school year

June 16-20: “Legends of the Wild

Two-year olds

West” (cowboys and other western themes, historical and fictional)

Fun and educational camps that encourage children to use their imagination while participating in hands-on discovery activities.

Camps for PreK, K-2nd, 3rd – 5th grades. Each group of campers will participate in age appropriate activities relating to the week’s overall theme.

Camps begin at 9, with drop off as early as 8 am! Full and half day camps are available.

(Pre-K camps are only half day.)

• safe, loving and nurturing • playful learning • gentle & consistent limits • adult to child ratio 1:3 • 1/2 day morning classes

June 23-27: “Inventor’s Workshop” (gadgets, rube Goldberg, how things work, tinker shop, etc) July 7-11: “When I Grow Up”

(exploring occupations- including future vet program)

PreK ages 3-5

July14-18: “Museum Mystery Hunt” (Amazing race, scavenger hunt oriented) July 21-25: “Grossology”

(weird science, oddities, weird experiment outcomes, etc)

July 28- August 1: “Under the Big Top” (circus themed- magic tricks, talents, costumes) August 4-8: “Time Travelers”

(traveling through places/times in history and the future) The Kentucky Arts Council, a state agency, supports Explorium with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts

Located in Victorian Square

www.explorium.com Explorium of Lexington Spring Break Camps

859-258-3253

Experience Co-Op at one of our summer camps.

Ages 3-8

• creative, hands-on learning • an exceptional first school experience • developmentally appropriate curriculum • adult to child ratio 1:4 • 1/2 day morning & afternoon classes with extended day option

Schedule a private tour for your family today!

109 Rosemont Garden Lexington (859) 276-6350

3564 A Clays Mill Rd Lexington (859) 223-1713

www.coopschool.org

April 2-6, 2012 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Camps for grades K-5 www.explorium.com 859-258-3253 ext. 13 office@explorium

The Kentucky Arts Council, a state agency, supports Explorium with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Offering 8 weeks of Summer Camps June & July 2014 Camp themes and topics include: Horseback Riding, Art, Girl Power!, Writing, Science, and Exploration.

Register Online Today! www.midway.edu/camps 859-846-5872 camps@midway.edu

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Register by July 7 t 1st-2nd Grade Mini-Camp July 28 (10 a.m.)-July 30 (10 a.m.)

Register by July 14 t 5th-8th Grade Faith Hunter Mini-Conference July 28 (11 a.m.) - July 30 (10 a.m.)

Register by July 14 www.burnamwood.net/programs/summer-camp

activities, quiet/active activities, individual/group activities and more. Breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack provided. www.cdcbg.org

CAMP HOLLYMONT Black Mountain, N.C. / Info: (828) 686-5343 Girls / Ages 6-15 Hollymont is a place of recreation where your daughter can disconnect from the outside world, try new activities while also experiencing the joy of familiar traditions, and be in a place of restoration to reconnect with God. 7- and 13-day sessions / June 15-July 25 www.camphollymont.com

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GirlwoRx Camp Baptist Health HealthwoRx Fitness and Wellness Center 161 Lexington Green Circle, Suite B2 Info: 260-4354.

Girls / Ages: 12-14 Girls earn Safe Sitter certification, have fun learning to develop healthy lifestyles in workshops like Zumba, kickboxing, yoga, divas in defense, and

GOOD SHEPHERD DAY SCHOOL 544 Sayre Ave. / Info: 255-9734 Summer Camp “Around the World” Boys & Girls / Ages: 3-6 Campers will take a journey around the world as they focus on a different continent each week with pictures, maps, art, music, food and souvenirs.

June 16-Aug. 1 / 8 a.m.-1 p.m. www.goodshepherddayschool.org GYMBOREE PLAY & MUSIC 4383 Old Harrodsburg Rd., Suite 145 Info: 278-4386 Storytime Camp. Preschoolers will explore gym, music and art activities with lessons inspired by various children’s authors that cover some of the most popular children’s books. Camps can be done individually or as a package deal.

Boys & Girls / Ages 3-5 / Fridays / 1-4 p.m. $30 per day for members / $35 nonmembers / $125 for all 5 dates June 13: Dr. Seuss / June 20: Eric Carle / June 27: Audrey Wood / July 11: Eric Litwin / July 18 Laura Numeroff www.gymboreeclasses.com

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CDCB will offer pre-school summer camp spots on a limited bases to children 3 years-kindergarten eligible (must not have started kindergarten yet).

CDCB provides classroom environment and curriculum to support social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development for all children. Preschool summer camp will include a daily schedule of activities to provide a balance of indoor/outdoor

CAMP CO-OP Fayette Cooperating Preschool 3564 Clays Mill Road / Info: 276-6350 Boys & Girls / Ages: 3-8 / 9 a.m.-noon June 16-26, June 30-July 10 & July 14-24 www.coopschool.org

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July 14-18, July 28-Aug. 1 / 1-5 p.m. $125 / Cost includes meals and snacks each day, a t-shirt and other gifts, and all Safe Sitter class materials. / www.baptisthealthlexington.com

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Come Grow With Us. Watch your child flourish at Community Montessori School —join our 40-year tradition of innovation and academic excellence.

Children begin their journey in our preschool and elementary programs, embracing Maria Montessori’s concept that every child “is a living, growing, integrated organism moving through different periods of development.”

Adolescents will thrive in our land-based program at Montessori Middle School of Kentucky, where we offer hands-on, experienced based education on our 13-acre campus on Stone Road.

Plant the seeds for a lifetime of learning at CMS & MMSK! Now Enrolling preschool through grade 8: • Full and Half Day option available for 3 & 4 year olds • Before and After school care available for all levels

• AMI recognized (Association Montessori International) • Cultivating independence, responsibility and collaborative work • Focusing on the individual needs of each child

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KENTUCKY DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE Conservation Camps: Camp John Currie, Benton Camp Earl Wallace, Monticello / Camp Robert C. Webb, Grayson Boys & Girls / Grades 4-6 Nine week-long sessions introduce kids to nature, archery, boating, outdoor survival, firearm safety, fishing/casting and swimming. / $230/session http://fw.ky.gov/Education/Pages/SummerCamps.aspx KinderCare Learning Centers 628 Wellington Way / Info: 223-5574 3199 Custer Drive / Info: 272-8673 2611 Wilhite Drive / Info: 276-2567 3600 Appian Way / Info: 273-2212 Six different summer camp themes: Splish Splash!, Wild Wild West, Wilderness 101, Animal Antics, Dig Ancient Egypt, Art Expo Boys & Girls / Ages: Pre-School-12 For Kindergarten-12 there are weekly field trips June-August / Call location for pricing www.kindercare.com LIFE ADVENTURE CENTER 570 Milner Road, Versailles / Info: 873-3271 Safe, Fun & Challenging: Life Adventure Center’s Spring and Summer Day Camps offer horseback riding, outdoor games, fishing, canoeing, challenge course, art, outdoor cooking, hiking and more. Early drop off and late pick up options fit parents’ busy work schedules.

Boys & Girls / All camps 8 a.m.-6 p.m. t Spring Break Adventure Camp / Ages 10-14 April 1-5 / $375 (includes 1 optional overnight) t Classic Camp / Ages 10-14 / June 3-7 / $325 t Adventure Camp / Ages 10-14 / June 17-21 $325 t Classic Junior Camp / Ages 7-9 / July 8-12 $325 t Trail “Survival” Camp / Ages 10-14 /July 22-26 $375 (includes 1 optional overnight) www.lifeadventurecenter.org The Little Gym of Lexington East 3101 Richmond Road, Ste 309 / Info: 266-2266 Ages: 3-12 (must be potty independent) Monday-Friday / 9 a.m.-noon Week 1 of Camp starts June 2 Different themes and special guests each week – check schedule at www.tlglexingtoneastky.com Cost per day is $25 for members, $30 for nonMembers Multiple day package discounts offered www.thelittlegym.com/lexingtoneast PEPPERHILL FARM DAY CAMP 1127 Baker Lane, Nicholasville / Info: 277-6813 “A place where children can learn, work and play.”

Activities include archery, canoeing, swimming, arts & crafts, horseback riding, gymnastics, games, campouts and much more. Transportation is provided from several convenient locations.

Boys & Girls / Ages: 2-14 / All summer $75 membership fee, $165-350 per week www.pepperhillkidz.com 18 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

Summer Fun Options COLLINS BOWLING CENTERS Southland – 205 Southland Drive / Info: 277-5746 Eastland – 750 E. New Circle Rd. / Info: 252-3429 Keep cool and keep your kids active at Collins. Children under 12 are eligible to register for two free games a day (9 a.m.-5 p.m.), all summer long (June 1 to Aug. 15), courtesy of Collins Bowling Centers along with schools and organizations. / Info: www.collinsbowling.com Gattitown 2425 Nicholasville Rd. / Info: 277-2323 EAT UP THE FUN! Gattitown offers the best in food and entertainment. Families, teams, school and church groups, clubs, camps and child-care facilities... something for everyone.

There’s no waiting to eat or play in 30,000 square feet of air-conditioned fun. Enjoy all-you-careto-eat pizza, pasta, salad & drink buffet. Big screen TVs. Midway has more than 150 arcade games and rides including a carousel, skee ball, bumper cars and a mini drop ride. Group rates available. Sun-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Midway open until 10 p.m. / Sat-Sun 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Midway open until 11 p.m. / Info: www.gattitownlexington.com Larry Gilbert GOLF foundation: 1st Tee of lexington The goal of the foundation is to preserve golf for the next generation through its inter-club tour.

Players 13 and under (nine holes) and ages 14-18 (18 holes) can play for prizes in as many as 16 one-day tournaments in June and July at some of the best courses in the Bluegrass.

Participating courses this year include Idle Hour, Champion Trace, Griffin Gate, Spring Valley, Andover, University Club and Connemara. / Info: www.larrygilbert.org/interclub.html MALIBU JACK’S FAMILY FUN CENTER 3025 Blake James Dr. / Info: 687-0401 Visit Malibu Jack’s for heart-pumping races on the Go Kart Speedway, the 18-hole custombuilt Malibu Golf with an 11-foot waterfall, plus the Mountain Dew Shoot-out, one of Kentucky’s largest arcades, and the Boardwalk Café. Then get ready for the X-Rider! One of the first 4-D experiences to find its way to Kentucky. Seats move and wind blows in your face as you careen through the virtual environment. Mon-Thurs., 3-9 p.m. / Fri., 3-11 p.m. / Sat., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. / Sun., noon-8 p.m. / Info: www.malibujacks.net 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 new Toddler Zone is a separate play area to keep littlest customers safe and secure. Go bananas in the arcade and redemption center.

Mon-Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. / Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. / Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Info: www.monkeyjoes.com/Lexington-KY

Toodle Langa Summer Camp Mary E. Fritsch Nature Center, Livingston, Ky. 50 Lair Street, Mt. Vernon, Ky. / Info: 489-2397 Weekend Wilderness Art Camps $175 / Friday-Sunday www.toodlelangasummercamp.weebly.com Wild Thyme Cooking School 1060 Chinoe Road, Suite 108, Chinoe Plaza Info: 523-2665 or wildthymecooking@gmail.com Weekly Camp Sessions, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (After-care options are available from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.)

t Food Kapers / Ages 4-7 / July 28-Aug. 1 / $245 t My Great American Bake Sale / Ages 4-7 June 30-July 3 / $225 t Ky. Proud Farm to Table / Ages 9+ / June 1620 & July 7-11 / $295 t Around the World / Ages 7+ / June 9-13 & July 14-18 / $295 t Cook Like A Food Network Star / Ages 7+ / June 2-6 & July 21-25 / $295 t Restaurant Possible / Teen Cooking Camp Ages 12+ / June 23-27 / $315

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Summit Offers Biblical Foundation Preschool - 8th Small Class Sizes Competitive Tuition Before & After School Programs Available 2780 Clays Mill Rd. Corner of Clays Mill & Pasadena

859-277-0503

www.lexingtonsummit.org

JUNE 2 - AUGUST 1

Camps available for ages 2-14 SUMMER SAFARI is an all-day camp for ages 2-11 featuring weekly themed activities, field trips and guest speakers.

DISCOVERY CAMPS are weekly morning or afternoon specialty camps providing an in-depth focus on engaging subjects.

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Boys & Girls / Ages: Entering Grades 1-6 Full day / Times and dates based on location Camp immerses children in hands-on learning disguised as fun, summer activities. Children will spend time designing inventions and exploring connections between science, technology, engineering and innovation. Science and innovation thrive in a landscape filled with real-world challenges and hands-on solutions.

Discounts are available and space is limited. www.campinvention.org

t Road Trip USA- /Ages 6-10/ Aug. 4-8 /$275 Registration starts April 1 / 10% discount for siblings. $75 single day camp tuition if space is available. Additional $25 non-refundable registration fee. / wildthymecooking.com WINSHAPE DAY CAMP Henry Clay High School 2100 Fontaine Rd. / Info: 263-4633 x240 WinShape Camps in Lexington combine sports, recreation, arts, Bible learning and worship into one unforgettable week.

Boys & Girls / Grades 1-6 / $146 June 30-July 3 / 7:45 a.m.-5 p.m. www.winshapelex.com

Academic ACTIVE LEARNING SERVICES/USA CHESS Sayre School / 194 N. Limestone Info: (888) 652-4377 Boys & Girls / Ages: 5-15 (Chess Camps) 8-16 (Video Game Camps) July 28-Aug. 1 Chess: Beginners through Advanced Gamebuilder and Kodu Video Game Creation www.activelearningcamps.com ASBURY UNIVERSITY ImpactU / Wilmore / (859) 858-3511 Nine, five-day college-like experiences for high school students that include all food, housing, equipment, evening activities, and hands-on exploration of an academic area in the context of a solid Christian community.

June 9-13 / Adventure, Equine, Film or Worship Arts/Audio Production June 15-19 / Creative Writing, Film, Environmental Science & Biotechnology Camp, 20 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

Theatre, Music, Voice & Keyboard www.asbury.edu/impactu CAMP CARNEGIE Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning 251 W. Second Street / Info: 254-4175, ext. 21 Boys & Girls / Ages: Students entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grades in the fall Cost: $75 per camp. A reduced price of $25 per camp is available for students who qualify for free/reduced lunch. Lunch is provided for full-day campers. t Carnegie Comics: Visual Storytelling July 7-11 / 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. t Travel Writing: The JetSet Lifestyle July 7-11 / 1-5 p.m. t Legal Eagles: Court’s in Session July 14-18 / 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. t Making Apps, Games & Websites July 14-18 / 1-5 p.m. t Top Chef: What’s Cooking?

July 21-25 / 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. t Theater: The Kentucky Imaginarium July 21-25 / 1-5 p.m. www.carnegiecenterlex.org CAMP CURIOSITY AT THE LEXINGTON SCHOOL 1050 Lane Allen Road / Info: 278-0501 ext. 208 Boys & Girls / Ages: 3 years to 8th grade Different weekly thematic choices including sports, art, science, drama, outdoor adventures and much more.

June 2-July 17 / $140-$270 / Half-day and full-day options. / www.campcuriosity.org CAMP INVENTION Various Location in Lexington, Versailles and Richmond Summer Science Enrichment Program

CLUB SCIENTIFIC LEXINGTON Mary Queen of The Holy Rosary 605 Hill N’ Dale Road Info: (800) 399-8309 Boys & Girls t Ages 4-5: Little Scientist, Camp Young Builder, Junior Chemist, Camp Jurassic t Ages 6-8: Young Scientist, Camp Paleo, Camp Physician, Little Robot Inventor, Grossology, Camp Space Engineer, Camp Cosmos t Ages 7-10: Camp Video Game Maker t Ages 9-13: Emergency Vet, Video Game Maker, Camp CSI, Emergency Medicine, Robot Inventor, Robot Adventures, Special Effects, Deep Space Mon.-Fri. / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. / $235 per week / $450 for two weeks / $675 for three weeks / $900 for four weeks / $45 Lab fee for Little Robot Inventor, Robot Inventor / http://lexington.clubscientific.com The Curious Edge 401 Lewis Hargett Circle, Suite 120 Info: 899-3343 / Jennifer.finch@thecuriousedge. com Cogmed: Cognitive brain training that dramatically improves attention & working memory.

Boys and Girls / Ages: 5-Adult Summer Program 5 days/week for 5 weeks beginning June 16 / Lab open 9-11 a.m. www.thecuriousedge.com THE FRANKFORT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 1349A US 421 South, Frankfort Info: (502) 695-0744 Boys & Girls / Grades: Preschool-7 “Royal Adventures” – Age-appropriate classes, weekly themes, highly-qualified teachers, and organized games and crafts in a Christian environment.

June 2-Aug. 6 Registration $50 / $125/week / $30/day www.frankfortchristian.org/royaladventures IDEA CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE 1*2*1 Tutoring of the Bluegrass and The Carnegie Center 251 West Second St. / Info: (606) 276-7423 Multi-Sensory Structured Language Tutoring Summer Program. For children with dyslexia Boys & Girls / Grades K-12 June 12-July 3 / 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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Enroll now for the 2014-2015 academic year • Historic downtown location

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June 16 - June 27 Fiesta

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IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 3100 Tates Creek Rd. / Info: 266-1402 Boys & Girls / Age: Preschool Summer Sonshine Fun Program Celebrate America Through the Arts July 7-25 / 9 a.m.-noon / Cost varies by day www.ibcece.org KENTUCKY SCIENCE CENTER 727 West Main St., Louisville Info: (502) 561-6100, ext. 6111 (800) 591-2203, ext. 6111 School’s Out Science Camps: Whether engineering with LEGOs, exploring the world of pirates through science or debunking favorite myths, your little scientist will never be bored.

June 2-Aug. 12 / Full week sessions / Grades PreK-8, based on what grade the child is entering in the fall t Full Day Camps: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. / $175 per week for members, $200 for nonmembers t Half Day Camps: 8 a.m.-noon / $90 per week for members, $105 for nonmembers t Specialty Camps: $225 per week for members, $250 for nonmembers t 6th-8th Grade Camps: $275 per week for members, $300 for non-members www.kysciencecenter.org LEXINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Rose Campus Lower Level / Info: 422-5700 admissions@lexingtonchristian.org

t Summer Day Camp for Kindergarten-6th grade Boys & Girls / Ages: Completed K-6th grade May 27-Aug. 8 / 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $32 registration / $18 per half day or $35 full day $175 per week (all day) or $150 per week.

Reduced rate for a younger sibling t Summer Day Camp for Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten Students Rose Primary Campus / Preschool Hallway Boys & Girls / Ages: Completed 3- or 4-year-old Preschool or Transitional K May 27-Aug. 8 / 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $32 registration / $18 per half day or $35 full day $175 per week (all day) or $150 per week for a younger sibling / $15 per half day or $30 full day www.lexingtonchristian.org LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY 140 E. Main St. / Info: 231-5534 Summer Reading Program Boys & Girls / Ages: Pre-School-Teen June 1-July 31 / Free / www.lexpublib.org LOUISVILLE ZOO 1100 Trevillian Way / Info: 502-238-5382 t Safari Day Camps Cost: Half-day: Regular $130; Members $115 Full-day: Regular $275; Members $215 4-Day Camp: Regular $220; Members $175 t Animals Around the Clock / Grades 1-2 Full-Day Camp: June 30-July 3, July 7-11 9 a.m.-4 p.m. / Half-Day Camp: June 9-13, June 23-27 & July 28-Aug. 1 / 9 a.m.-noon

t Let’s Eat / Grades 1-2 Half-Day Camp: June 2-6, July 14-18, 9 a.m.noon / Full-Day Camp: June 16-20, July 21-25, Aug. 4-8 t Adventures in Adaptations / Grades 3-4 / Full-day camp: June 16-20, July 7-11, July 21-25, Aug. 4-8 / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. / Half-day camp: June 2-6, 9 a.m.-noon t Planet of Plenty / Grades 3-4 / Full-day camp: June 23-27, June 30-July 3, July 14-18, July 28-Aug. 1 / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. / Half-day camp: June 9-13 / 9 a.m.-noon t Zoo Exhibit Design / Grades 5-7 / June 23-27, July 7-11, July 14-18,Aug. 4-8 / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. t Animal Mythbusters / Grades 5-7 / June 16-20, June 30-July 3, July 21-25, July 28-Aug. 1 / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. t Track ‘Em, Smack ‘Em and Roar / Ages 8-12 Louisville Nature Center, Louisville Tennis Center & Louisville Zoo Session 1: June 9-13 / 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Session 2: June 23-27 / 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Session 3: July 7-11 / 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Regular $275 / LNC or Zoo Members $215 t Animal Art Detectives / Grades 4-7 / Louisville Zoo & Speed Art Museum / July 14-18 / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. / Regular $275; Members $215 t Teen Tuesdays / Ages 13-17 / 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Regular $55/day or $275 for 5 days; Member $43/ day or $215 for 5 days t Why Zoos? / June 10 or July 15

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Toddler Time Reading Book 2 year-olds & their parents/guardians Saturday, April 12 11:45 am-12:30 pm – Free Experience a storytime that encourages early excitement for reading and creativity through hands-on activities. The first 15 pre-registered families in attendance will each bring home a FREE copy of the book: Clip-Clop. Funded by PNC Foundation.

Early Learner Book Club 4 -5 year-olds & their parents/guardians Saturday April 12 10:30 -11:30 am – Free Join us for a celebration of reading! Children will play games and create crafts focused on the theme of the book. At least one parent or guardian should accompany each child. The first 18 preregistered families in attendance will each bring home a FREE copy of the book: Clip-Clop.

Funded by PNC Foundation.

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t Wild Service Day! / June 17 or July 22 t Biodiversity Blitz / June 24 or July 29 t Veterinary Visions / July 8 or Aug. 5 t Reptiles and Amphibians / July 1 or Aug. 12 t Two by Two / Age 2 + Adult / 9-10:30 a.m. t Two By Three / Age 3 + Adults / 10:30 a.m.-noon / Cost: Regular $105 / Member $90 t Ears, Eyes and Noses, Oh My! / June 2-6, June 9-13, June 16-20, June 23-27 t Body Basics / July 7-11, July 14-18, July 21-25, July 28-Aug. 1 t ZOOper Kids Camp / Ages 4-5 / 9 a.m.noon Regular $130 / Member $115 t Ani-motion / June 2-6, 23-27, July 1418, Aug. 4-8 t Classification / June 9-13, June 30-July 3, July 21-25 t The Five Senses / June 16-20, July 7-11 www.louisvillezoo.org Midway College Summer Camps 512 E. Stephens St. Midway Info: 846-5872 / camps@midway.edu All camps include lunch and a t-shirt for campers. Extended drop off and pick up is available at an additional cost. t Equine “Between the Ears” Camp (co-ed) Campers will learn about a horse’s perspective in horsemanship, riding and non-riding activities.

Structured age-appropriate activities will encourage campers to gain new perspective about horses.

Riding experience is not necessary. Through a combination of riding exercises, basic equine care, and other instructional activities, students will learn to work in partnership with the horse.

June 9-13 (ages 10-14) $400 / June 16-20 (ages 10-14) $400 / June 23-27 (ages 10-14) $400 / June 30-July 3 (ages 6-9) $350 t Girl Power! Camp (girls only) Midway College has been focused on developing leadership skills and empowering young women for more than 165 years. This week-long day camp will focus on developing independence, building self-confidence and teaching girls to be leaders though a wide variety of fun, hands-on activities.

Week one’s theme, “Think Outside the Box,” will have the girls using their imaginations and creative spirits in all types of games and activities. Week two’s theme “Olympic Village 2014” will have the campers create their own Olympic village, competitions such as curling and discus throwing and an opening and closing ceremony with flags of their nation and awards.

June 9-13 Theme -Think Outside the Box (ages 6-12) $200 / June 16-20 Theme-Olympic Village 2014 (ages 6-12) $200 t Write On!/Get Your Read On! (co-ed) Hands-on experiences using literature to improve math, social studies and science thinking skills. Cultural studies will be explored through a wide variety of children’s books. Activities include writing and development projects. Edit and publish 24 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

a newspaper. Design, illustrate, and script your own book, then bind it. Be a storyteller by telling your story and listening to professionals craft a story. Explore stories through Reader’s Theater on the stage and with props.

June 16-20 (Ages 8 and up) $200 / June 23-27 (Ages 8 and up) $200 t Art Camp: Dribble, Drabble, Paste, Stamp (co-ed) NEW! Transform a collection of found objects into art.

Study art in nature and in museums. Campers will enjoy a variety of art projects and bring home their art at the end of camp. Some off-campus field trips may be included in this camp.

July 14-18 (Ages 6 and up) $200 / July 21-July 25 (Ages 6 and up) $200 t Wild World Explorer Camp (co-ed) Campers will engage in identifying mystery mammals using hands-on materials such as skulls, furs, and tracks. Campers will explore the outdoors, wading in Midway’s stream and observing live wildlife. Campers will explore animal survival strategies like sneaking and stalking through Project Wild experiences while learning how to track animals, learn their calls, and understand how wildlife live from local experts. Some off-campus field trips may be included in this camp.

July 7-11 (Ages 6-12) $225 / July 14-18 (Ages 6-12) $225 t Science Goes Splat, Fizzle & Pop Camp (co-ed) Campers will explore gravity and other physical science concepts as they build a catapult to launch things, build and throw paper airplanes, make goo and other crazy mixtures. A variety of science experience designed to get the kids excited, having fun, and yes, getting messy, with hands-on activities.

July 28-Aug 1 (Ages 6-12) $200. www.midway.edu/camps

NEWTON’S ATTIC 4974 Old Versailles Rd., Lexington Info: 859-368-7334; NewtonsAttic@gmail.com Hands-on science and engineering week-long day camps Boys & Girls / Ages: 6-18 for half and full day camps / weekly May 27-Aug. 22 Full day camps: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. drop off and pickup at no extra charge; earlier and later by request for small fee) Half day: 9 a.m.-noon & 1-5 p.m.

Two half-day camps can be combined for a fullday camp. Lunch-time supervision provided; bring your own sack lunch. Flexible drop off and pickup times.

Exceptions to age restrictions will be considered for the exceptional child. Please ask.

Classes for students 10+ and computer programming classes are highly appropriate for teens up to 15 and even older.

Prices listed are for one week. Da Vinci’s Kids and Ingenious Mechanisms can be prorated on a daily basis. Overnight camps offered the week of Aug. 4 through partnership between Newton’s Attic and Life Adventure Center in Versailles. t Robotics/ Ages 10+/ Full day/ $350; half day afternoons $225 t Wrestling Robots / Ages 10+ / Full day $350 t Camp Catapult / Ages 9+ / Half day mornings $195 t Brain Games / Ages 9+ / Half day afternoons $225 t Ingenious Mechanisms I & II/ Ages 8+, Ages 10+/ mornings $195; afternoons $225 t Camp Katniss (Girls Only!) Bow Design, Build & Archery/ Ages 10+ t Goldie Blox (Girls Only!) / Ages 5-9 / mornings $150; afternoons $175

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t Da Vinci’s Kids / Ages 6-8 / morning $195, afternoons $225 / Full day $395 t Camp Chemistry / Ages 8+/ mornings $150; afternoons $175 t Lego Mindstorms Levels I, II & III / Ages 8+ mornings $150; afternoons $175 t Programming With Scratch / Ages 8+ mornings $150; afternoons $175 t Programming With Java / Ages 10+ / mornings $150; afternoons $175 t Programming for Game Design / Ages 12+ mornings $150; afternoons $175 t Photoshop / Ages 10 +/ mornings $150; afternoons $175 t Arduino, Raspberry Pi, 3-D Printer Projects Ages 12+ / mornings $150; afternoons $175 plus materials fees For additions this summer, visit www.NewtonsAttic.com PROVIDENCE MONTESSORI 1209 Texaco Road / Info: 255-7330 Boys & Girls / Ages: 4-12 / Grades: Primary-6 “Camp With the Arts” – Art, music, drama, culture, science. For budding artists, actors, musicians and creative kids Session I: June 16-June 27 / Session II: July 7-July 18 / 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Registration begins April 14 / $380 for two-week session www.providencemontessoriky.org STS. PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC SCHOOL 423 Short St. / Info: 254-9257 Pop downtown for summer fun. Summer camp weekly themes include: art, music, gardening & culinary activities.

All summer / Grades: PK3-5th / 7 a.m.-6 p.m. www.sppslex.org SUMMER @ SAYRE 194 N. Limestone / Info: 254-1361 ext. 260/263 or 221-8423 Safari, Discovery, & Athletic Camps available Boys & Girls / Ages 2-14 / June 2-Aug. 1 Summer @ Sayre provides a safe, adultsupervised environment that keeps children active through creative learning, fun activities and field trips throughout the summer. Discovery Camps include robotics, art, horseback riding, chess, quick recall, Camp Invention and Bricks for Kids and more.

Athletic Camps include basketball, soccer, baseball, and softball. Camps added weekly. www.sayreschool.org/summer@sayre SETON CATHOLIC SCHOOL Camp Seton 740 Summerhill Dr. / Info: 273-7827 Boys & Girls t Intro to Interactive Web Programming July 7-11 / 9 a.m.-noon / Grades: 6-8 / $120 t Culinary Camp / July 21-25 / 9 a.m.-noon / Grades: 3-5 / $130 t All Abilities Drama Camp / June 16-20 9 a.m.-noon / Ages: 5 & up Campers with and without disabilities work 26 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

together for a week, to put on a musical play. www.allabilitiescamp.blogspot.com t Environmental Science & Survival / July 14-18 9 a.m.-4 p.m. / Grades: 6-8 / $250 t LEGO We Do Robotics / July 21-25 / 1-4 p.m. / Grades: 3-5 / $120 t LEGO We Do Robotics All Day / July 14-18 / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. / Grades: K-2 / $250 t Jump Back Into School / July 21-25 / 9 a.m.noon / Ages: 3-6 / $120 This camp will be a fun week full of activities to give your summer brain a boost for school! t All Sports / July 7-11 / 1-4 p.m. / Grades: 6-8 $150 t Little Scientists / July 14-18 / 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Ages: 4-6 / $250 t Shape Up with Art Success in Cartooning / July 7-11 / 9 a.m.-noon / Grades: K-2 / $120 t Summer Olympics / July 21-25 / 9 a.m.-noon Grades: K-2 / $120 t Music & Motion / July 21-25 / 1-4 p.m.

Grades: K-2 / $120 www.setonstars.com SUMMIT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 2780 Clays Mill Rd. / Info: 277-0503 Boys & Girls / Ages: 3-11 years June 9-Aug. 1 Half-day and Full-day options available www.lexingtonsummit.org TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY CAMPS 300 N. Broadway / Info: 233-8245 t Academic and Computer Camp: Introduction to Java Programming Boys & Girls / Grades: 8-12 / $380 June 22-27 (Overnight Camp) t Advanced Computer Camp: Raspberry Pi Projects Boys & Girls / Grades: 9-12 / $395 June 15-20 (Overnight Camp)

t College Preparation Camp Boys & Girls / Grades: 10-12 / $50 for students from the Appalachian region. $325 for others June 22-27 (Overnight Camp) t LEGO Robotics Day Camp Boys & Girls / Grades: 6-8 June 30-July 3 / 9 a.m.-4:15 p.m. / $260 www.transy.edu/visitors/academic_camps.htm TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 3900 Rapid Run Dr. / Info: 271-0079 Hands-on nature study camp Boys & Girls / Grades: Preschool-6 July 14-18 / 9 a.m.-noon / $70 www.trinitylex.org TUTORING CLUB OF LEXINGTON 3061 Fieldstone Way / Info: 224-1020 Boys & Girls / Ages: 5-20 Open all summer. Personalized tutoring for kindergartners-high school students. Reading, math, writing, algebra, chemistry, ACT/SAT prep. www.tutoringclub.com

ARTS BLUEGRASS YOUTH BALLET 1595 Mercer Rd. Suite 150 / Info: 271-4472 t Fairy Tale Camp Ages: 3-6 June 9-27 / Mon.-Fri. / 9 a.m.-noon Week 1: Little Mermaid Week 2: Twelve Dancing Princesses Week 3: Cinderella $110 (1 week), $200 (2 weeks), $290 (3 weeks) t Summer Intensive Conditioning, Ballet, Modern, Pointe, Variations, World Dance, Dance Education, Choreography.

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Summer Camps - Monday through Friday Special Guests Each Week 9:00am to 12:00pm Skill Thrill Camp - Tuesday Afternoons Specially Designed for Ages 6 and over 1:00pm to 4:00pm The Little Gym of Lexington East www.tlglexingtoneastky.com (859) 266-2266

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Themes: Coppelia (Week 1), Don Quixote (Week 2), Sleeping Beauty (Week 3), Swan Lake (Week 4) Prices depend on level and number of weeks t Summer Ballet Classes Creative Movement, PreBallet, Ballet and Adults, Suzuki Guitar, Suzuki Violin, Piano & Voice June 9-July 26 / Call or visit website for schedule www.bluegrassyouthballet.org 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 various locations throughout Lexington, Georgetown, and Richmond. Visit website for complete camp schedule. All camps are designed for 3-hour sessions typically 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. with full day options for five days. Discounts for siblings and full-day registration of selected camps.

Dates: June 16-Aug. 8 Amusement Park Adventures, Angry Birdies/Bad Piglets, Animal Grossology, Bricks 4 Girlz, Bricks 4 God, Mining & Crafting, Movie Making 101, Space Adventures, Super Heroes Academy www.bricks4kidz.com/lexingtonky

LEGO® is a registered trademark of the LEGO® Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse these programs. Creative Learning Corporation common shares are listed on OTCBB under the ticker symbol CLCN. © 2014 Bricks 4 Kidz

BROADWAY BOUND SUMMER CAMPS UK Opera Theatre’s Academy for Creative Excellence

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UK Campus / Info: 494-3937 Boys & Girls / Grades: 1-12 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon-Fri. with final performances $260 per week / $475 for 2 weeks or 2 siblings t Vocal Academy: Broadway Bound Cares Date TBD in June / Grades 3-12 t Broadway Bound Conservatory: A Star Is Born June 30-5 / Grades: 1-9 t Broadway Bound Middle/High School Musical July 21-Aug. 2 / Grades: 6-12 t Broadway Bound Junior Musical July 7-12 / Grades: 1-5 Performance Camps require interviews in May/June. All children who apply receive a part.

Conservatory camps do not require auditions. www.academyforcreativeexcellence.com EXPLORIUM OF LEXINGTON 440 W. Short St. / Info: 258-3253 ext. 25 June 2-Aug. 8 (excluding June 30-July 4 Mon-Fri. / 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Half day and full day camp options Drop off is from 8-9 a.m.

Pick up for half day campers: noon-12:30 p.m.

Pick up for full day campers: 5-5:30 p.m.

Pre-K campers can register for only half days.

Snacks are provided; full day campers should bring their own lunch.

Each Friday at 4:30 p.m. campers will put on a special showcase of what they have done during the week. Parents and caregivers are invited.

Ages: Pre-K-rising 6th graders Preschool is for half-day. K-2nd grade & 3-5th grades are either half or full day.

Three camps each week. All camps will have the same theme, but will have age appropriate activities.

Half Day: $97.50 member / $107.50 non-member Full Day: $195 member / $215 nonmember t June 2-6: “Tell Me a Tale” This camp will focus on popular children’s tales from around the world. Enjoy playing make believe, creating costumes, crafts, and maybe even doing some creative writing of your own. t June 9-13: “Action/Reaction” Enter the world of chemistry. What is a reaction? Why do things react with one another? Kids will participate in cool experiments and discover some

unexpected results. t June 16-20: “Legends of the Wild West.” Learn about real heroes and outlaws who made a name for themselves and imagine some characters of your own. Channel your inner cowboy and corral your lasso slingin’ moves for this camp. t June 23-27: “Inventor’s Workshop.” Get inspired by discovering important inventions and the master minds that created them. Campers will deconstruct and invent gadgets using materials ranging from cardboard to electricity. t July 7-11: “When I Grow Up.” Imagine what it would be like to become a policeman, scientist, doctor, teacher or even president. Participate in inspiring activities and enjoy visits from real people, including a special visit from Banfield Pet Hospital. t July14-18: “Museum Mystery Hunt.” Put your thinking caps on. This is the Amazing Race, Explorium style. Campers will work together to uncover tricky riddles and discover clues about the history of the museum. Get a behind the scenes experience at your favorite children’s museum. t July 21-25: “Grossology.” Conduct weird experiments and discover oddities that ooze, stink and slither. Warning: things will get messy, but campers will have fun in the process. t July 28-Aug. 1: “Under the Big Top.” Work with fellow campers to put on a one-of-a-kind circus for family and friends. Learn all about what goes on under the big top and how you can perform amazing and daring acts just like the real ring masters. t Aug. 4-8: “Time Travelers.” Let’s make-believe and visit ancient worlds of times past and discover the future of the human race. www.explorium.com IMAGES MODEL & TALENT AGENCY 2401 Regency Rd., Ste. 303 / Info: 273-2301 Modeling A-Z Boys & Girls / Ages: 5-15 June 23-Aug. 1 / 9 a.m.-noon & 1-5 p.m. / $99 www.imagesmodelagency.com KENTUCKY BALLET THEATRE 736 National Ave / Info: 252-5245 or 312-2459 t Ballet Summer Camps Boys & Girls / Ages: 3-6 Sleeping Beauty / June 9-13/ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Peter Pan / June 16-20 / 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Healthy snack & T-shirt provided / Showcase, June 13 & 20 from noon-1 p.m.

One week $170, two weeks $300 t Junior Ballet Summer Intensive Boys & Girls / Ages: 7-11 / Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. / June 23-27, June 28 & June 30-July 3 Healthy snack & T-shirt provided / Showcase, June 27 & July 3 from 2-3 p.m.

One week $270, two weeks $500 t Intermediate to Advanced Summer Intensive Level placement will be determined the first day of the intensive.

Monday-Friday, 4 to 9 p.m. / June 9-13 / June 16-20/ June 23-27/ June 28 & June 30-July 3 One week $270, two weeks $500, three weeks

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Full Day: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. www.kentuckymudworks.com LEXINGTON BALLET COMPANY 161 N. Mill St. / Info: 233-3925 info@lexingtonballet.org t Ballet Master Class Boys & Girls / Ages: 11 & up May 12-16 / 5-7 p.m. / $100 t Ballet Summer Intensive – Junior Boys & Girls / Ages: 7-10 June 9-27 / Mon-Fri / 9 a.m.-noon $130 per week t Ballet Summer Intensive Intermediate/Advanced Boys & Girls / Ages: 11 & up June 9-27 / Mon-Fri / 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $300 per week t Open Ballet Classes Boys & Girls / Ages 4-6 May 19-July 26 / Saturdays / 9:30 a.m. $15 or $120 for 10 classes t Open Ballet Classes Teen/Adult Boys & Girls / Ages: 11 & up May 19-July 26 / Mon-Fri / 5:30-7 p.m. $15 or $120 for 10 classes t Music, Art, Dance Camp Boys & Girls / Ages: 4-10 July 7-27 / Mon-Fri / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $210 per week / Extended Care Available LEXINGTON CHILDREN’S THEATRE 418 West Short St, Lexington KY 40507 Summer Theatre School First Stage Players (FSP) Ages: 4 & 5 / Tuition $190 Playmakers (PM) Ages: 6-7 / Tuition $200 Performance Workshop: (PW) Ages: 8+ / Tuition $215 Musical Theatre Revue (MTR) Ages 8+ / Tuition: $245: t June 2-6 PM: Superheroes Unite! (ages 5-7) PW: Fairy Tales with a Twist(ages 8-14) t June 9-13 FSP: Emeraldalicious (ages 4-5) PM: Dooby, Dooby, Moo (ages 6-7) PM: How to Train Your Dragon (ages 8-12) PW: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (ages 9-14) PW: A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Reptile Room (ages 10-16) t June 16-20 FSP: Llama, Llama, Red Pajama (ages 4-5) PM: The Little Mermaid (ages 6-7) PW: Harry Potter and the Wand of Destruction (ages 8-12) 32 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

PW: Robin Hood (ages 11-16) MTR: Hooray for Hollywood (ages 9-16) t June 23-27 FSP: Sophia the First (ages 4-5) PM: Robots in Space (ages 6-7) PW: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (ages 8-12) PW: Frankenstein (ages 9-14) MTR: Triple Threat!!! (ages 11-16) t June 30-July 3 FSP: Tacky the Penguin (ages 4-5) PM: Hogwarts School of Wizardry (ages 6-7) PW: Junie B. Jones is a Party Animal (ages 8-12) PW: Sideways Stories from Wayside School (ages 9-14) PW: Ella Enchanted (ages 11-16) t July 7-11 FSP: Ponyella ( ages 4-5) PM: If I Ran the Circus (ages 6-7) PW: Harry Potter and the Mischievous Dragon (ages 8-12) PM: Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters (ages 10-16) MTR: Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah: Songs from Disney (ages 8-13) t July 14-18 FSP: Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs (ages 4-5) PM: Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet (ages 6-7) PW: Amelia Bedelia (ages 8-12) PW: Wizard of Oz (ages 10-16) MTR: Sock Hop to Hip Hop (ages 11-16) t July 21-25 FSP: Giraffes Can’t Dance (ages 4-5) PM: Jumanji (ages 6-7) PW: The Wind in the Willows (ages 8-12) PW: Mary Poppins (ages 11-16) t July 28 – Aug. 1 FSP: 101 Dalmatians (ages 4-5) PM: Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (ages 6-7) PW: Pippi Longstocking (ages 8-12) PW: Harry Potter and the Glee Club Glitch (ages 9-14) PW: Animal Farm (ages 11-16) t Aug. 4-8 FSP: Harold and the Purple Crayon (ages 4-5) PM: Where the Sidewalk Ends (ages 6-7) PW: James and the Giant Peach (ages 8-10) PW: Peter Pan (Ages 10-14) PW: Shakespeare Presents: Twelfth Night (ages13-18) t Beauty and the Beast / Tuition $60 April 24, May 1 & May 8 from 7pm-8:30pm Ages: 9 + Auditions for Beauty and the Beast will be May 24-25. Call ext. 310 after May 1 to schedule an audition time. www.lctonstage.org Lexington Dance Factory 3120 Pimlico Pkwy, Ste 118 / Info: 271-0581 Boys & Girls / Ages: 2 and older Offering themed dance camps and summer classes (Princess Tea Party, Fairy Garden, Hip Hop Hula

Party, Diva Dance Camp, etc...)

Ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, acro www.lexingtondancefactory.com LEXINGTON MUSIC EDUCATION 274 Southland Dr., Ste. 205 Info: 513-0304 Rock Band Camps / Boys & Girls / $95/month Learn to play in a real rock band and prepare for The Big Gig at the end of the summer. Camps are 45 minutes, once a week, June through August. www.lexingtonmusiceducation.com LIVING ARTS AND SCIENCE CENTER 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. / Info: 252-5222 Boys & Girls / Grades: Preschool-12 June 16-Aug. 8 / Classes are offered 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Early drop-off available at 7:30 AM) One-week sessions in creative and educational hands-on classes are taught by professional artists, scientists and educators.

Partial and full-day schedules are available with more than 145 interactive and multi-disciplinary classes in robot building, filmmaking, video animation, painting, drawing, sculpture, architecture, printmaking, garden art, fun physics, glow-in-thedark chemistry, computer programming, digital art, music recording, Chinese dance and more.

Evening classes available for teens and adults. www.lasclex.org LOUISVILLE BALLET SCHOOL 4121 Shelbyville Rd., Louisville Info: (502) 583-3150 ext. 245 Summer Dance Intensive Boys & Girls / June 16-July 18 Two, two-week programs / supervised housing is available www.louisvilleballet.org THE MAD POTTER 3385 Tates Creek Rd. / Info: 269-4591 Boys & Girls Spend your summer at The Mad Potter painting your own pottery, making fused glass projects and more. Summer Camp themes include Princess, Pets, Birthdays, “It’s All About Me” and others.

Check the website for dates, times and prices and “Like” us on Facebook for updates. www.themadpotter.biz MUSIKGARTEN OF LEXINGTON, INC. 121 Malabu Drive, #1 & #2 / Info: 245-5887 t We Love Nature / Ages: 2 1/2-4 1/2 June 23-27 / 9:30 a.m-noon t Musical Tour of Nations / Ages: 4-7 June 23-27, July 21-25 / 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. t God’s Children Sing More July 14-18 / 9:30 a.m.-noon t Wonderful World of Pirates, Princes & Princesses / July 14-18, 9:30 a.m.-noon t Fun With Animals / Ages: 2 1/2-4 1/2 July 21-25 / 9:30 a.m.-noon t Cartoon Classics / Ages: 2 1/2-6 July 28-Aug. 1 / 9:30 a.m.-noon

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Kids' Camps in Clay & Glass Summer 2014 Half & Full day Ages 6-11 or 12-15 $155-275 Kentucky Mudworks 825 National Ave. Lexington KY 40502 859-389-9681 or 859-389-6817 www.kentuckymudworks.com

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t Wonderful World of Heroes and Villains / Ages: 6-10 years old / July 28-Aug. 1 / 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. www.musikgartenoflexington.com CAMP SHAKESPEARE Main/Louisville Campus: St. Francis, 233 W Broadway, Louisville Frankfort Campus: Liberty Hall Historic Site, 202 Wilkinson St., Frankfort Lexington Campus: Sayre School, 194 North Limestone Street, Lexington Info: (502) 574-9900 / education@kyshakespeare. com Camp Shakespeare fosters an appreciation for the words and works of William Shakespeare by providing opportunities for children and young adults aged 4-18 to explore the theatre arts through imaginative play, visual arts, movement, storytelling, design, text analysis and more.

Camp philosophy is to immerse students in Shakespeare’s words and ideas, providing guidance and encouragement. This unique camp experience will promote confidence, open up a new world of interests to your child and nurture a lifelong desire of learning. t The Groundlings / Ages: 4-6 Session 1: June 23-27 Session 2: July 14-18 $175 / Full Day: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. $100 / Half Day: 9-noon & 1-4 p.m. t The Noblings / Ages: 7-10 Session 1: June 16-27 Session 2: June 30-July 11 Session 3: July 14-15 $275 / Full Day: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. t The Revelers / Ages: 11-14 Session 1: June 16-July 3 Session 2: July 14-Aug. 1 $355 / Full Day: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Frankfort Camp Shakespeare (Liberty Hall Historic Site) / Ages: 7-15 / July 7-July 18 $415 / Full Day: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Lexington Camp Shakespeare (Sayer School) / Ages: 7-18 Session 1: Ages 7-10 June 16-20 Half Day Session 2: Ages 11-15 July 7-11 Half Day Session3: Ages 16-18 July 21-25 Full Day $180 / Full Day: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $225 / Half Day: 1-4 p.m. t The Globe Players / Ages: 15-18 Auditions are March 8 & 22 / 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Appointments required. Call (502) 574-9900 Session: June 23-Aug. 3 Performance Week: July 31-Aug. 3 $495 / Full Day: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. http://kyshakespeare.com

parks & recreation LEX PARKS & RECREATION CAMPS Online registration for all camps (except ESP/ REAL) will begin at noon on April 22 and will remain open until 8 a.m. on April 24. A minimal number of slots will be reserved for walk-in registration. Walk-in registration for remaining slots opens on April 24, 34 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

from noon–5 p.m. at Dunbar Community Center (545 N. Upper St.) and will remain open until all slots are full. Online registration reopens at 5 p.m. on April 24, for any remaining slots.

Online registration is not available for ESP/REAL camps. t Artkids Tates Creek Recreation Center, 1400 Gainesway Dr. / Info: 288-2925 Boys & Girls / Ages: 7-12 July 7-11, July 14-18, July 21-25 / Drop off 7:30-8:30 a.m. Pick up between 5-6 p.m. / $100 per session t Camp Kearney Jacobson Park / Info: 288-2928 Boys & Girls / Ages: 6-12 June 23-July 3, July 7-18, July 21-Aug. 1 / 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. / $125 t Community Center Camps Castlewood & Kenwick / Info: 288-2953 Boys & Girls / Ages: 6-12 June 16-27, June 30- July 11, July 14-25 / 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. / $75 per session t ESP Summer Fun Camp No online registration available Picadome, Maxwell, Northern, Liberty and Wellington elementary schools / Info: 288-2929 Boys & Girls / Grades K-5 June 16-July 26, Mon-Fri / 7:15 a.m.-6 p.m.

6 weeks / $75 activity fee if attending 4 weeks or more $100 for one child per week / $180 for two children / $240 for three children t REAL Summer Fun Camp Southern Middle School / Info: 288-2929 Boys & Girls / Grades rising 6th-9th June 16-July 26, Mon-Fri / 7:15 a.m.-6 p.m.

6 weeks / $100 activity fee if attending four or more weeks $100 for one child per week / $180 for two children / $240 for three children t Kiddie Kapers & Company Dance Camp Tates Creek Recreation Center, 1400 Gainesway Dr. Info: 288-2935 t The Dance Babies Camp Ages 3-6, must be 3 by Jan. 1 June 9-13, June 16-20, June 23-27 / 8:45 a.m.noon / $50 t The Dance Kids Camp Ages 7-15, must be 7 by first day of the session June 16-20, June 23-27 / 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. / $100 t Tennis and Swim Camp Boys & Girls / Ages 6-14 June 16-27, June 30-July 11, July 14-25, July 28-Aug. 8 / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. / $125 per camper / Info: 288-2917 t Therapeutic Recreation Fun Camps Designed for youth and young adults with disabilities / $200 per session t Castlewood Park Camp / Ages 5–12 June 23-July 3, July 7-18, July 21-Aug. 1 / 7:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. t Woodland Park Camp / Ages 13–21 June 23-July 3, July 7-18, July 21-Aug. 1 / 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. t Adult Camp at McConnell Springs / Ages 22

& up / June 23-July 3, July 7-18, July 21-Aug. 1 / 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Info: 288-2928 www.lexingtonky.gov/index.aspx?page=1417 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, swimming plus field trips, arts and crafts, games, water games, and lots of fun!

Eight 1-week session in June & July 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. (post camp session 3-5 p.m.) $60/week (sign-up before May 15) $65/week (sign-up after May 15 $25/week post camp fees / $55 for siblings http://richmond.ky.us

Religious Camps Camp Shalom 3375 Newman Rd. / Info: 268-0672 camp@jewishlexington.org Boys & Girls / Ages 4-14 Camp Shalom is the only Jewish summer day camp in Central Kentucky. Non-denominational program provides a safe and comfortable setting for children from all backgrounds and streams of Judaism to come together and learn about Jewish culture, history and identity regardless of their individual background or level of observance. Camp is open to children of all religions.

Activities are geared to encourage unity, fun and learning. Each day is filled with arts and crafts, sports, music, water play, storytelling, games, teva (nature), and other special projects. Judaism is woven throughout the programming which, among other Jewish ideas and ethics, focuses on three main ideas: Torah (Jewish text); Avodah (work); and Gemilut Chasidim (acts of loving kindness).

The Gesher group has the option of going on a trip to visit Camp Livingston in Bennington, Indiana between sessions for a full weekend Shabbat sleep-away camp experience. $80 fee applies.

Camp Units by Entering Grade Level (as of Aug. 13): t Ofarim (The Deer) / Grades: PreK-1 t Tsofim (The Scouts) / Grades: 2-3 t Chalutzim (The Pioneers) / Grades: 4-5 t Gesher (The Bridge) / Grades: 6-7 t Habonim (The Builders) / Grades: 8-9 Entering 9th graders also have the option of applying to our Counselor-In-Training program.

Other staff positions are available.

All Units: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday Extended day program until 5:45 p.m. Mon.Thurs.

Session 1: July 28-Aug. 1 Session 2: Aug. 4-8

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Gesher Overnight: Aug. 1-3 $179/week if registered by April 30 $199/week if registering after April 30 $45/week for extended day program $80 for Gesher overnight $65/camper per week for bus transportation t Family Camp / Aug. 22-24 at Camp Livingston in Bennington, Indiana Weekend Shabbat and Jewish overnight camp experience for the whole family.

Includes meals Friday through Sunday lunch. $80 per person / Ages: 2 and up www.jewishlexington.org THE CATHEDRAL DOMAIN 800 Highway 1746, Irvine, Ky. Info: (606) 464-8254 t Mini Camp 1 / Boys & Girls / Grades: 1-2 June 22-25 / $220 t Mini Camp 2 / Boys & Girls / Grades: 1-2 June 25-28 / $220 t Junior Conference / Boys & Girls / Grades: 7-8 June 29-July 5 / $435 t Senior Conference / Boys & Girls / Grades: 9-12 / June 15-21 / $435 t Girls Camp I / Grades: 3-4 / July 6-12 / $435 t Girls Camp II / Grades: 5-6 / July 13-19 / $435 t Boys Camp I / Grades: 3-4 / July 20-26 $435 t Boys Camp II / Grades: 5-6 / July 20-26 $435 t Adventure/Mission Camp / Boys & Girls / Grades: 7-12 July 13-19 / $435 t Reading Camp / Girls & Boys / Grades: 3-4 Date: TBA t Camp Indian Summer Ages 21 + / Aug. 22-24 / $130-170 t Co-Ed 3-5 Boys & Girls / Grades: 3-5 / July 27-Aug. 2 $435 / www.cathedraldomain.org FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH 1000 Tates Creek Rd. / Info: 266-7621 School-Age Summer Program Boys & Girls / Grades: K-5 / 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. $160/week or $115/week part-time.

Program includes interactive learning and freechoice play, field trips and walking, water play, physical activity and fun in the sun. Also includes a one-week, morning Vacation Bible School. www.faithlutheranchurch.com/child-care/schoolage-summer.html

SCOUTS BLUE GRASS COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS Summer Camp 8695 Levee Road, Mt. Sterling, Ky. Info: (859) 231-7811 June 15-July 12 / For registered Boy Scouts Ages: 11-18 / $250 The 2014 Blue Grass Council Summer Camp will be held at the McKee Scout Reservation. Camp McKee is a 700-acre facility complete with lake, state-of-the-art air-conditioned dining hall, shooting sports range, climbing tower and much more. www.theresapatchforthat.org 36 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

WILDERNESS ROAD GIRL SCOUTS 2277 Executive Dr. / Info: 293-2621 or (800) 475-2621 t Sleep Away Camp at Camp Judy Layne t Counselor-in-Training II (CIT II) / June 8-13 Ages: 15 & up / $310 t Fairy Wings and Princess Things / June 15-20 Grades: 1-4 / $285 t Camp Hunger Games: Catching Fire / June 15-20 / Grades: 4-10 / $265 t Metamorphosis / June 22-27 / Grades: 6-7 $265 t Slime Time! / June 22–24 / Grades: 1-2 / $180 t Muggle Mania / June 25-27 / Grades: 3-4 $180 t EcoChic / June 22-27 / Grades: 3-7 / $265 t Troop Camping / June 27-29/ Ages: 5 & up $70-80 per person t Camper Sampler: July 6-8 / Brownies / $180 July 9-11 / Juniors / $180 July 6-11 / Grades: 1-11 / $265-285 t Counselor-in-Training I (CIT I) / Grades: 8-11 July 6-18 / $400 t Just Dance! / July 13-18 / Grades: 1-2 / $285 Get in the Game! / July 13-18 / Grades: 3-4 / $265 Super Hero Academy / July 13-18 / Grades: 4-7 $265 t Little Mermaids / July 20-25 / Grades: 1-3 $285 t Camp Chil-Lax / July 20-25 / Grades: 4-6 $285 t Shipwrecked / July 20-25 / Grades: 3-7 / $265 t Sailing / July 20-25 / Grades: 5-7 / $265 www.gskentucky.org

Special Needs CENTRAL KENTUCKY RIDING FOR HOPE Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Parkway Info: 231-7066 Summer Mini Camps Boys & Girls / Ages: 7 & up Once a week for 4 weeks on a Mon., Wed. or Thurs.in June & July / 6-8 p.m. / $200 www.ckrh.org HOSPICE OF THE BLUEGRASS CAMPS All camps for children who have experienced the loss of a loved one during the past two years.

Info: 277-2700 t Healing Hooves Bereavement Retreat CKRH at the Kentucky Horse Park Boys & Girls / Ages: 6-17 / July 23, 24 & 26 $30 per child, $35 per family (scholarships available) t Camp HOPE In Lee County, for children from Central and Eastern Kentucky.

Boys & Girls / Ages: 6-12 / Sept. 12-14 overnight weekend camp $30 per child, $35 per family (scholarships available) www.hospicebg.com

LEXINGTON HEARING & SPEECH CENTER 350 Henry Clay Blvd. / Info: 268-4545 t “Route 66: American Road Trip” Summer Day Camp: “Travel” to a new state each week. Open to community children.

Boys & Girls / Ages: Finished K-2nd grade June 2-Aug. 8, 7:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. / $160 Half Day: 7:30 a.m.-noon or noon-5:30 p.m. $100 t “Summer Adventure” Specialty Language Stimulation Camps: Specifically for children with speech/language delays Boys & Girls / Ages: 3-5 June 2-Aug. 1, 8:30-11:30 am / $90 www.lhscky.org

Sports ALL SPORTS

I AM 3rd SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS Locations vary t I am 3rd / Get The Edge Basketball Camp With JP Blevins & Richard Grier At Lexington Christian Academy Ages: 6-14 / July 21-24 / 9 a.m.-noon t I am 3rd Soccer Camp With Dan Hacker & Derek Warnick Ages: 4-12 / June 10-13 / 9 a.m.-noon At I am 3rd Athens Fields t I am 3rd Tennis Camp With Joanne Wallen, Katie Grier & Jeremy Hobbs At Lexington Tennis Club Ages: 5-10 / July 14-17, 9-noon t I am 3rd All Sports Camp With Derek Warnick & JeremyHobbs At Centenary UMC Ages: 5-10 / June 16-19, 1-4 p.m.

(Camp Reduced in half if your child participates in Centenary VBS June 16-19, 9 a.m.-noon t I am 3rd Equine Camp At Fantasia Farm / 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Ages: 7-10, June 16-20 / Ages: 10-14, June 23-27 Ages: 7-14, July 14-18 / Ages: 5-7, July 28-Aug. 1 LEXINGTON ICE CENTER Mini Golf & Ice Skating Camp 560 Eureka Springs Dr. / Info: 619-6228 Three weeks of fantastically cool fun, ice skating, mini golf, gyms, crafts. Call for dates. www.lexingtonicecenter.com MCCALLIE SPORTS CAMPS 500 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga, Tenn Info: (800) 672-2267 McCallie Sports Camp has become one of the most popular and successful camps of its type in the Southeast. A variety of athletic activities are combined with trips and other fun events. Emphasis is on fun, sportsmanship and participation.

Boys / Ages: 9-15 June 9-21, June 23-July 5, July 7-19 http://mccalliesummercamps.com

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Morning Day Camps 9 am – Noon

Day & Overnight Camps 9 am – 5 pm, Lunch Included A great camp for all levels and very competitive for tournament level players.

(8-18 year olds) June 15-19 & July 13-17 To register or pay with a credit card go to

UKathletics.com For additional camp information:

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MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY SPORTS CAMPS t Football Camp / Info: (606) 783-2151 Kids Camp / Ages: 7-13 / June 16-18 t Quarterback Camp / June 20 Junior/Senior Prospect Camp / June 21 t Women’s Clinic / June 27 t Kicking, Punting, Snapping Camp / Ages: 12-18 / June 19 t Team Passing Camp / July 20 t Middle School Overnight Camp / June 28-20 t High School Overnight Team Camp / June 21-Aug. 3 t Cross Country Camp / June 15-18 Info: (606) 783-2653 t Women’s Basketball Camp / Aug. 9-11 Info: (606) 783-5139 t Volleyball Camps / Info: 783-2122 t Challenge Camp / June 14 t Position Camp / July 10 & 14 t Team Camp / July 11-13 t Rex Chaney Golf Academy Eagle Trace Golf Course, Morehead Ages: 8-18 / June 15-20 www.moreheadstate.edu TRANSYLVANIA ALL SPORTS CAMP 300 N. Broadway / Info: 233-8153 Boys & Girls / Ages: 6-13 / July 7-11, July 14-18, July 21-July 25 / $230 www.transysports.com

Archery

Camp Midway Archery Clinic 512 E Stephens St, Midway Info: 846-4421 Boys & Girls / Grades 6-12.

June 28 / 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Includes lunch) Midway College’s National ranked Archery Team and coach will instruct $40 (lunch included) / www.midway.edu

Baseball

Lexington Catholic 2250 Clays Mill Rd / Info: 277-7183 General Skills Camp with Coach Terry Brooks Ages: 7 -14 June 16-18 / 9 a.m.-noon / $100 Hitting Camp with Coach Terry Brooks June 23-25 / 9 a.m.-noon / $100 tbrooks@lexingtoncatholic.com

UK BASEBALL CAMP Info: 257-8052 Day camps offered for all ages and all skill levels.

Dates and times TBA. www.ukathletics.com/camps/

Basketball

ASBURY UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL CAMPS Wilmore t Men’s Camps Shooting Camp / June 5-7 Youth Camp / June 9-12

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Team Camp / June 16-21 t Women’s Camps Team Camp / June 16-21 3DPG Camp / June 23-26 www.asbury.edu/athletics/inside/summer-camps BRIAN LANE TRANSYLVANIA BASKETBALL CAMPS 300 N. Broadway / Info: 233-8136 or 233-8256 t High School Team Camp / June 11-13 & 14-16 t Boys Overnight/Day Camp / Ages: 9-16 / July 13-16 t Boys Day Camp / Ages: 7-14 / June 23-26 t Girls Day Camp / Ages: 7-14 / June 23-26 www.transysports.com 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 6-7, June 13-14, June 20-21 Commuters: $165/person, Overnight: $180/ person t Coach Calipari Basketball Camp Boys / Ages: 7-17 / June 15-18 & June 29-July 2 $350 for Day Campers, $440 for Overnight Campers (must be 12 or older) www.ukathletics.com/camps/ MATTHEW MITCHELL’S UK HOOPS BASKETBALL CAMP UK campus / Info: 257-6046 Girls / Grades: 5-12 t Individual Overnight Camp June 8-10 / Overnight $315, Commuter Camper $250 t Elite Camp Grades: 7-12 / June 27-28 / Overnight Camper $140, Commuter Camper $100 t Guard Skills Clinic Girls / Grades: 2-12 / June 11 or 12 / 6-9 p.m. $50 t Shooting Clinic Girls / Grades: 2-12 / June 19 / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $110 t Post Skills Clinic Girls / Grades: 2-12 / June 25 or 26 / 6-9 p.m. $50 t UK Hoops Team Camp June 22-24 / Overnight and Commuter options www.ukathletics.com/camps/

Equestrian

BLACK RIVER FARM AND RANCH 5040 Sheridan Line Croswell, Michigan / (810) 679-2505 For more than 50 years Black River Farm and Ranch has been the place that girls escape to for the best summer camp experience on earth.

One- and two-week session, plus a three-day “starter” camp. / June 22-Aug. 23 www.blackriverfarmandranch.com

DELIMA STABLES CAMP 165 Buena Vista Estates, Harrodsburg Info: (859) 748-8117 Boys & Girls / Ages: 5 & up June 9-13, June 23-27, July 7-11, July 21-25 www.delimastables.com MIDWAY COLLEGE 512 E. Stephens St. Midway / 846-5775 Between the Ears Equine Camp / $450 Boy & Girls / Ages: 7-10 / June 10-14 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Boy & Girls / Ages: 11-13 / June 17-21 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Boy & Girls / Ages: 14-16 / June 24-28 8 a.m.-5 p.m. / www.midway.edu/camps MOSS LANDING Millersburg, Ky. / (859) 484-2349 Summer Horseback Riding Camp Two riding lessons daily plus unmounted instruction, crafts and more. Optional Thursday night sleepover each week. Ages: 5-15 / $300/week June 16-20, June 23-27, June 30-July 5, July 7-11 & July 14-18 / 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. www.mosslandingky.com PADDLE STONE EQUESTRIAN CENTER 4864 Bryan Station Rd. / Info: 983-3251 Summer Equine Camp Boys & Girls / Ages: 6 & up June 2- Aug. 1 / 9 a.m.-5 p.m. / $205 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: 4 & up Let your child spend a week of summer with horses Ages 7-12: June 9-13, June 16-20, June 23-27, July 14-18 Ages: 4-7: July 7-10 / Ages 12-15: Aug. 4-8 www.punchestownstable.com SPRING HOPE FARM 695 Drake Lane, Wilmore / Info: (859) 858-9911 Boys & Girls / Ages: 5-17 (unless specified) Beginners to Advanced t Horsemanship Camps / June 16-20, June 2327, July 14-18, July 21-25 / $200 t Little Riders / June 16-20 / 9-noon or 1-4 p.m.

Ages: 5-8 / $175 / limit 9 per session t Hoof Camp (overnight) / July 28- Aug. 1 / Limit 9 / Ages: 10-17 / $300 www.springhopefarms.com

Football

The C.H.A.M.P. Camp Lexington Catholic High School 2250 Clays Mill Rd / 720-524-7139 / info@ heartpowerinc.org The C.H.A.M.P. Camp strives to instill the values

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2014 Junior Golf Camp June Tuesday 17th, Wednesday 18th & Thursday 19th

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August Tuesday 5th, Wednesday

6th & Thursday 7th 9:30 am—12:30 pm $99 per Junior Golfer

2014 BRIAN LANE Transylvania Basketball Camps June 11-13 & 14-16 High School Team Camp June 23-26 Boys and Girls Day Camp age 7-14 July 13-16 Boys Overnight/Day Camp age 9 – 16 For more information:

Connemara Golf Course 2327 Lexington Road | Nicholasville, KY 40356 859.885.4331 Pro Shop | www.connemaragolfcourse.com Alltech.com | ConnemaraGolf | @Alltech

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Celebrating Our 1997 Sept: Ben Sollee Lafayette High Oct.: Ario Hosseini, Meadowthorpe Elementary Nov: Adam English, Lexington Traditional Magnet School Dec: Katie Miller, The Lexington School 1998 Jan: Ben Schumacher, Tates Creek Middle Feb: Laura Hufnagle, Breckinridge Elementary March: Jordan Lynem, SCAPA Bluegrass April: John Robert Baker, Beaumont Middle May: Susan Matsubara, Lafayette High June: Nalani Butler, Morton Middle July: Michael DeLuca, Christ the King School August: Derek Oldham, Yates Elementary Sept: Jaelyn Edwards, Lexington Traditional Magnet School Oct: Amanda Rouse, Christ the King School Nov: Bryant Jones, Dunbar High Dec: Mike Spiegel, Dunbar High 1999 Jan: Emily Mitchell, Beaumont Middle Feb: Chris Tichenor, Bryan Station Traditional Magnet School March: Kirsten Allen, Beaumont Middle April: J.J. Cutler, Squires Elementay, Jamal Mohammed, Mary Todd Elementary May: Kami Lizer, Bryan Station Middle June: Ryan Golibersuch, Beaumont Middle July: Corey Smith, Dunbar High Aug: Anna, Jeanna & Nora Heinke, Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary School Sep: Jeff Bracken, Beaumont Middle Oct: Keith Barbour, Southern Elementary Nov: Abe Mashni, Lexington Traditional Magnet School Dec: Alex Huber, The Lexington School 2000 Jan: Megan Gaines, Rosa Parks Elementary Feb: David Rivera, Picadome Elementary March: Brittany Rice, Northern Elementary

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April: Lucy laCour, The Lexington School May: Joseph Lacny, St. Peter & Paul School June: Jim Rice, St. Peter & Paul School July: Tommy Walize, Picadome Elementary Aug: Jessica Warren, Henry Clay High Sep: Alex Mesalam, Lexington Traditional Magnet School Oct: Jessie Birdwhistell, Morton Middle Nov: Tyler Travis, Jessie Clark Middle Dec: Trae Cunningham, Sayre School 2001 Jan: Julie Greenlee, Cassidy Elementary Feb: Ranthony Clark, SCAPA March: Seth Lawless, Homeschooled April: Rachael Hender, Maxwell Elementary May: Josh Wood, Clark Middle June: Jorge Sanchez, Simmons Elementary July: Jonathan Craycraft, Julius Marks Aug: Maria Wilson, Henry Clay High Sept: Adam Grasch, The Lexington School Oct: Jake Carney, Lexington Catholic High Nov: Katie Columbus, Henry Clay High Dec: Alex Riggs, Maxwell Elementary 2002 Jan: Tiana Wilson, Southern Middle Feb: CeKesha Akins, Bryan Station Middle March: Hilary Wilson, Dunbar High April: Marcus Taylor, Henry Clay High May: Chelsey Bleck, Breckinridge Elementary June: Jordan Cornett, Morton Middle July: Wes Wilson, Bryan Station Middle Aug: Jessica Lyden, Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary School Sept: Grant Cobb, East Jessamine Middle Oct: Racheal Pedigo, Crawford Middle Nov: Sarah Beard, Lexington Christian Academy Dec: Vashae Swope, Bryan Station Middle 2003 Jan: Ebony Rowe, Rosa Parks Elementary Feb: Samantha Bowie, Sayre School March: Rachel Sloan, Trinity Christian Academy

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April: Brandon Lovell, Dunbar High May: Michael Stone, Southern Elementary June: Chase Minnifield, The Lexington School July: Andrew Browning. Lafayette High Aug: Ben Webster, Henry Clay High Sep: Megan McCormick, Tates Creek High Oct: Chad Buchignani, Lexington Catholic School Nov: Russ Purdy, The Lexington School Dec: Will Bowman, Sayre School 2004 Jan: Briana Green, Leestown Middle Feb: Casey Adkins, Woodford County High March: Querida Christian, Morton Middle April: Aaron Harris, Trinity Christian Academy May: Dean Tsamas & Kathie McCarthy, Sayre School June: Elaine Breeden, Trinity Christian Academy July: Chris Lyons, The Lexington School Aug: Monet Proctor, Clays Mill Elementary Sept: Bobby Bollmer, Bryan Station Middle Oct: Layla Marefat, Lafayette High Nov: Tony Rawlings, Layfayette High Dec: Malik Stevenson, Second Street School Frankfort 2005 Jan: Ivy Johnson, Dunbar High Feb: Brittany Coles, Edythe Hayes Middle March: Katy Cooke, Woodford County Middle April: Laurie & Whitney Mitchell, Paris High May: Katie Rose, Dunbar High June: Colleen Davis, Dunbar High July: Lawrence Brown, Millersburg Military Institute Aug: Justin Burke, Lexington Catholic School Sept: Blanton Farmer, Lexington Christian Academy Oct: Laura Steinmetz, Dunbar High Nov: Gregory Raglin, Southern Middle Dec: Jonathan & Brittany Bobbitt, Bryan Station High and Middle

Two Scholar Athletes a year will be picked at random to share $2,500 in scholarships provided by Mike Pulliam, a Rector Hayden Realtor and instructor at Man o War Golf.

Other contributors are Howard Smith of Southern Automotive Garage Equipment, Barry and Mike Barrett of Auto Excel, local CPA Kenny Frank and PBI Bank.

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Scholar Athlete of the Month 2006 Jan: Clay Pergram, Dunbar High Feb: Nealy Williams, Bryan Station Middle March: Will Campbell, Sayre School April: Ali & Hunter Boyd, Southside Elementary May: Gabby Barker, SCAPA Bluegrass June: Wells Lawless, Morton Middle July: Stephen Morton, Bryan Station High Aug: Will Schneider, Tates Creek High Sept: Ashlee Rose, West Jessamine High Oct: Brianna Hill, Dunbar High Nov: Andrew Burkhardt, Trinity Christian Academy Dec: Lauren Davis, Dunbar High 2007 Jan: Elizabeth Dowell, Sayre School Feb: Kaleb Leach, Elkhorn Middle March: Serena Sandusky, Lexington Traditional Magnet School April: Tyler Wells, St. Peter & Paul May: Tamron Manning, Georgetown Middle June: Davis Dickens, Model Laboratory at EKU July: Megan Poage, Lexington Traditional Magnet School Aug: Shelby Taylor, Bryan Station High Sept: Will Bishop, Dunbar High Oct: Alexa Ferrell, Elkhorn Middle Nov: Hunter Stewart, Lexington Christian Academy Dec: Aaron Tenfelde, Dunbar High 2008 Jan: Corin Dunn, Layfayette High Feb: Jenna Ballinger, Dunbar High March: Kristen Cattoi, Sayre School April: Kayla Moses, Scott County High May: Kevin & Steven Klein, The Lexington School June: Haley Ramsey, Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary School July: Samantha Maddox, Lexington Catholic School Aug: Christopher Hunt, Maxwell Elementary Sept: Emily & Connor Haas, West Jessamine

High & Middle Oct: Zack Butler, Dunbar High Nov: Ross McGoodwin, Bryan Station High Dec: Joey Gdovka, Morton Middle 2009 Jan: Maddie Boone, Lexington Christian Academy Feb: Kristen Craig, Southern Middle March: Evan Ruschelle, Sayre School April: Kathryn Briggs, Trinity Christian School May: Chaz Mitchell, Bryan Station High June: Lee Kiefer, Dunbar High July: Matt Zarth, Henry Clay High Aug: Hannah Prater, Lexington Catholic High School Sept: Pilar Morgan, Henry Clay High Oct: Daniel Little, The Lexington School Nov: Preston French, Henry Clay High Dec: Rob Wahl, Dunbar High 2010 Jan: Selena Thè, Lexington Catholic High Feb: Ryan Fucci, Tates Creek High March: Greg Ison, Woodford County High April: Amanda Tenney, Sayre School May: Sarah Beth Barnette, Lexington Christian Academy June: Grace Trimble, Homeschooled July: Brett Durbin, Lafayette High Aug: Rebecca Hamperian, Lafayette High Sept: Hager Collins, Lexington Christian Academy Oct: Nate Johnson, West Jessamine High Nov: Andrew Kirk, Henry Clay High Dec: Dee Givens, Morton Middle 2011 Jan: Alison Braun, Lexington Christian Academy Feb: Alyssa Kruse, Tates Creek High March: Reid Freeman, Sayre School April: Michael Druggan, Tates Creek High May: Dorian Hairston, Tates Creek High June: Andrew Herring, Henry Clay High

July: Kayla Price, Henry Clay High Aug: Kate Stromberg, Henry Clay High Sept: Lauren Hickey, Henry Clay High Oct: Maddox Patterson, Sayre School Nov: Fred Allen Meyer, West Jessamine High Dec: Nicholas Laureano, Lexington Catholic High 2012 Jan: Madison Winstead, Beaumont Middle Feb: Katie Workman, Tates Creek High March: Catherine Roach, Lexington Christian Academy April: Rosie Halpin, The Lexington School May: Madison Mitchell, Sayre School June: Patrick Keller, Lexington Catholic High July: Walker Buehler, Henry Clay High Aug: Jasmine Smith, Henry Clay High Sept: Julian Mok, Sayre School Oct: Corey Lockridge, Dunbar High Nov: DeStinie Graves, Tates Creek High Dec: Harrison Lane, Lafayette High 2013 Jan: Crystal Land, Bryan Station High Feb: Shelby Anderson, Trinity Christian Academy March: Bridget Downs, Lafayette High April: Cameron Holland, Dunbar High May: Kaitlind Hydorn, Henry Clay High June: Ray Brewer, Sayre School July: Will Sallee, Lafayette High Aug: Madeline Rolph, Sayre School Sept: Alexandra Finch, Lafayette High Oct: Dakhair Campbell & Jazmine Richmond, Henry Clay High Nov: Billy Tom Sargent, Scott County High Dec: Austin Magsig, Tates Creek High 2014 Jan: Kendall Beerman, Tates Creek High Feb: Jackson Davis, Lafayette High March: Brooke Todd, Dunbar High April: William Bossert, Lafayette High

A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Call or e-mail us with your Scholar Athlete nominations.

223-1765 or john@lexingtonfamily.com

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Scholar Athlete Feature Hits 200

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he first of 200 times that the parents of a Scholar Athlete opened their doors and welcomed me into their home to meet and interview their impressive child was 17 years ago – August 1997 – and the Scholar Athlete was worth remembering.

At the time, Ben Sollee was a 14-year-old baseball player who happened to play the cello. Look at him now. Ben is a singer-songwriter and composer known for his innovative playing style, memorable performances and political activism.

Ben often rides his bicycle to shows.

In the summer of 2009, he traveled 330 miles to the Bonnaroo festival with his supplies and cello strapped to his bicycle.

Ben has been profiled on NPR, PBS, the Wall Street Journal and countless music magazines. He has recorded four albums, including his latest “Half-Made Man.” Ben has little time for baseball now but like the dozens and dozens of other Scholar Athletes who followed him has Lee Kiefer (June 2009, Dunbar High, 9th, fencing, Teresa & Steven) is a sophomore at Notre Dame and fenced in the Summer Games in London in 2012 when she finished fifth in Women’s Foil.

In 2011 Lee won the bronze medal in the Senior World Championships, and in 2013 she was the NCAA champion in her weapon.

In March, she and sister Alex competed in the NCAA Fencing Championships in Columbus, Ohio.

(Note – Our other Olympian was Elaine Breeden –June 2004, Trinity Christina Academy, 9th, swimming, Lenore & Dan – who is a Stanford graduate and swam breaststroke for the U.S. team in 2008 in Beijing).

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made unique contributions in the world of athletics and scholarship.

With this issue of Lexington Family Magazine, we celebrate the 200th installment of the Scholar Athlete feature – which has been sponsored by Kentucky Utilities from the beginning.

“We came on board in the beginning not knowing how the partnership would go and it’s been an amazing journey for us to be associated with such a wonderful list of accomplished student athletes,” said Cliff Feltham, Statewide Media Relation manager for Kentucky Utilities.

“It’s encouraging to know we have such young people who are being and will be the leaders of the 21st century in their chosen fields.”

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e sent out a call for updates. The results have taken us to two Olympic Games – Beijing and London – to Harvard Law School, Vanderbilt, Stanford and Notre Dame, the fashion world of London, England and the financial industry in Chicago, and to the NFL and Paddle Boarding in Mexico and California.

Below is a sampling of those updates with the month and year they were Scholar Athletes, their school and grade, sport and parents.

Jessie Birdwhistell (October 2000, Henry Clay, 9th, soccer, Janice & Terry).

Jessie is working on her doctorate in school psychology at UK and works for Fayette County Public Schools as a school psychologist.

She played soccer at Denison University and is the director LYSA’s TOPSoccer program, a six-year group that serves players with disabilities.

Corey Smith (July 1999, Dunbar High, 9th, soccer, Di & Greg) graduated from the University of Pennsylvania as a Benjamin Franklin Scholar. This May, she will graduate from Harvard Law School, where she has served as Executive Editor of the Harvard Law Review. Corey, 29, will then take a position as a clerk for a Federal Appeals

Court Judge (This court is one step below the U.S. Supreme Court.)

Layla Marefat (October 2004, Lafayete, 12th, volleyball, Lavin & Kourosh) played four years at Centre College where she graduated summa cum laude in Spanish with a minor in chemistry. She earned her doctorate in pharmacy at UK and now is completing her pharmacy residency at Baptist Health Lexington.

Shelby Taylor (August 2007, Bryan Station High, 10th, soccer, Sarah & Mitch) attended Vermont on a full-academic scholarship, majoring in biology. Two years later, she spent a year in Mexico where she fell in love with paddle board racing. She finished 10th in the world in 2013 at the Battle of the Paddle in Dana Point, California

(the world’s largest paddle board event).

She is a professional paddle board racer, spends her spring and summer competing and training in Mexico and the off-season at UK working toward her degree.

Kristen Cattoi (March 2008, Sayre School, 12th, soccer, Robbie & Bob) was valedictorian at Sayre and graduated with a degree in cellular and molecular biology from Vanderbilt with minors in Medicine Health and Society, and Spanish. At Vanderbilt, she started a program for all staff and students to learn CPR and received the school’s Ripple in the Pond Award for her service.

Because her own life was saved as a 5-year-old by CPR, she is deeply committed to increasing the number of CPR-trained individuals. Currently, she is in her second year of dental school at the UK College of Dentistry.

Lauren Davis (December 2006, Dunbar High, 10th, equestrian, Patti & Chris) graduated near the top of her class in 2009 and then rode on the equestrian team at Boston University where she graduated in 2013. At BU, Lauren received the President’s scholarship and the Toyota Associate scholarship. Lauren is working in social media and marketing for an online fashion company in London, England.

Ben Webster (August 2003, Henry Clay High, junior, baseball, Wilma & Jimmy) graduated from Henry Clay and then played for two years at Western Kentucky where he earned a civil engineering degree. He received his master’s from UK in 2011 and works for Stantec, an engineering firm in

Lexington.

Kayla Price (July 2011, Henry Clay High, 12th, soccer, Lynn & Dwight) was a four-time All-State goalie at Henry Clay who earned SEC Freshman Player of the Week in her first season at UK. A year later, she suffered two concussions within a month, ending her playing career. A physical therapy major, she has been on the All-SEC academic team every semester and is an assistant girls coach at Henry Clay.

Kayla is dedicated to bringing attention to the importance of young athletes protecting themselves from head injuries by stressing the seriousness of concussions and their effects.

Chase Minnifield (June 2003, The Lexington School, 8th, football, Diane &Frank) is the son of All-Pro NFL cornerback Frank Minnifield, Chase starred at Henry Clay High and Virginia where he earned his sociology degree.

He now is in his third year with the Washington Redskins.

In the off-season he is working on his master’s degree at Louisville and is hosting a youth football camp this summer at Henry Clay.

Other Scholar Athletes include: Rob Wahl (Dec. 2009, Dunbar, 12th, crosscountry, track, Marylee & Dave) will graduate in May from Notre Dame and will work as an investment banking analyst in Chicago… Kate Stromberg (Aug. 2011, Henry Clay, 12th, volleyball, Gretchen & Arny) is finishing her junior year at Florida Southern College where she is math major and starter on the volleyball team… Andrew Herring (June 2011, Henry Clay, 12th, tennis, Christy & John) is a junior at Kenyon College where he plays tennis and is majoring in Russian and American studies. He spent last semester in St. Petersburg, Russia…

Rebecca Hamperian (Aug. 2010, Lafayette, 11th, diving, Kathy & Roger) is a redshirt sophomore diver at UK where she made the All-SEC Freshman

team and All-SEC Academic teams last year… Ebony Rowe (January 2003, Rosa Parks Elementary, 5th, basketball, Tyra & Nick) is the star of the Middle Tennessee basketball team and the Sun Belt Conference MVP...

Ryan Fucci (Feb. 2010, Tates Creek, 11th, baseball, basketball, Kim & Dom) plays baseball at Northwest Florida State JC after he transferred from Western Kentucky following shoulder surgery...

Catherine Roach (March 2012, Lex. Christian Academy, 12th, cheerleading, Maria & John) graduated from LCA second in her class and is a sophomore at Washington and Lee University in Virginia. She has a 3.95 GPA and is founder and publisher of the Spectator Magazine... Shelby Anderson (Feb. 2013, Trinity, 12th, volleyball, Sandy & Ron) is a freshman volleyball player at Asbury University. She has taken mission trips to Puerto Rico and plans to go Mexico this summer… Kaitlind Hydorn (May 2013, Henry Clay, 12th, archery, Kathy & Dennis) is a freshman at EKU majoring in chemistry and competing on the track team...

Jamie Smith (Aug. 2011, Henry Clay High, 9th, swimming, Di & Greg) A 15-year-old sophomore at Henry Clay qualified for State swim meet for third consecutive year. She is a founding member of Student Voices, an organization devoted to involving students in the academic decisionmaking process that works with the Pritchard Committee... Patrick Keller (June 2012, Lexington Catholic, 12th, baseball, basketball, Lissa & Clarke) is majoring in biochemistry and will be honored at the Top 50 Scholar-Athlete Banquet at Denison University. He also led the basketball team in blocks this season.

Lexington Family Magazine will continue to post Scholar Athlete updates online (www.lexingtonfamily. com) as they are received. To submit updated information, contact John Lynch at john@lexingtonfamily.com. Y April 2014 | 43

of Character, Heart, Attitude, Motivation and Pride through football instruction and a variety of guest speakers (local business leaders, former collegiate and NFL athletes, and other positive role models) delivering messages on life skills and the importance of making good decisions.

For younger and less experienced campers, basics are stressed while getting into more advanced training with our older campers. Drills include competitive one-on-ones and extensive group work including pass skeleton and offensive/ defensive line combination work. Campers will be separated by age group. Along with on-field instruction, speakers and coaches educate campers on important core values for a successful life off the field.

Registration Deadline: May 17 FREE until May 17 ($25 pp after registration deadline) Boys & Girls / Ages: 10-18 June 20-21 (Friday and Saturday) Ages 10–13 / 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (complimentary lunch provided both days) Ages 14–18 / 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (complimentary lunch provided both days) www.heartpowerinc.org 2014 CHASE MINNIFIELD YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP Henry Clay High School Football Field, 2100 Fontaine Rd. / Info: 983-3098 or cminnie1@juno. com The philosophy of the Chase Minnifield Youth Football Camp is to provide quality instruction from beginner to advanced athletes in a safe and fun environment. Emphasis on fundamentals skills, maximizing potential and challenging every athlete on and off the field.

The staff will consist of current and former NFL players, current and former college players, local coaches, teachers and youth workers. $50 high school; $25 middle and elementary.

High School: June 23-24 Middle and Elementary: June 25, 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

UK FOOTBALL CAMP Tim Couch Practice Facility at UK Info: 257-3611 t Saturday Night Prime Time Camp Boys / Grades: Rising 11 & 12 / June 7 / $40 t Sunday Showcase Camps Boys / Grades: Rising 11 & 12 / June 8 / $40 t Wildcat Junior Camp Boys / Ages: 8-grade 8 June 11-13 / 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. / $240 t Friday Night Blue Lights Camp Boys / Grades 11 & 12 / July 18 / $40 t Wildcat Kicking Camp Boys / Grades 9-12 / June 8 / $50 t Junior High School 7 on 7 Passing Tournament Boys / Middle School Teams only June 14 / $250 per team t High School 7 on 7 Passing Tournament Boys / High School Teams only July 19 / $250 per team 44 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

t Offensive/Defensive Lineman Camp Grades 9-12 / July 19 / $40 t Wildcat High School Camp Boys / Grades 9-12 June 11-13 / Overnight $290, Day Camper $245 www.ukathletics.com/camps/

Golf

ATHENS GOLF ACADEMY 4400 Athens Boonsboro Rd. / Info: 263-2125 Boys & Girls / Ages: 6-16 t Full Week Summer Camps June 16-20, June 23-27, July 7-11 9 a.m.-5 p.m. / $485 t Half Day Summer Camps July 21-25 / 9 a.m.-noon / $285 July 28-30 / 9 a.m.-noon / $185 Extended hours available for all camps with extra fee. 10% discount for UK employees. www.athensgolfcenter.com CONNEMARA GOLF COURSE 2327 Lexington Road, Nicholasville Info: 885-4331 / Boys & Girls Junior Golf Camps / 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

June 17-19, July 15-17 & Aug. 5-7 / $99 Instruction, drills, rules, etiquette, on-course training and lunch. www.connemaragolfcourse.com LCA GOLF CAMP University Club of Kentucky Boys & Girls / Ages 6-13 June 16-20 & July 7-11 / 9 a.m.-noon $300 www.lexingtonchristian.org MAN O WAR GOLF CAMPS 1201 Man O’War Blvd. / Info: 259-4653 Boys & Girls / Ages: 7 & up Junior Camp Program Mon.-Thurs. / 9 a.m.- noon March 31-April 3 / June 9-12 / June 16-19 / June 23-26 / June 30- uly 1 / July 7-10 / July 14-17 / July 21-24 / July 28-31 / Aug. 4-7 Saturday Morning Clinics begin April 5 www.manowargolf.com WILDCAT GOLF ACADEMY University Golf Club / Info: 257-1814 Boys & Girls / Ages: 12-18 t Wildcat Elite Academy June 7-8 / Day Camp / $350 t Wildcat Elite Academy Plus June 15-17 / Day Camp / $450 t Wildcat Golf Academy Boys & Girls / Ages: 10-18 July 7-11 / Overnight Camper / $795 July 7-11 / Day Camper /$700 www.ukathletics.com/camps/

Gymnastics

KENTUCKY GYMNASTICS CAMP Nutter Field House Gymnasium Girls / Ages: 7-18 / Info: 257-6483 June 22-26 / $500 for overnight, $400 for

commuter June 27-29 / $350 for overnight, $250 for commuter www.ukathletics.com/camps LEGACY ALL SPORTS 261 Ruccio Way / Info: 977-8862 Full-day camp/ Ages: 5-13 / 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Extended care available Half-day camp / Ages: 3-13 / 8 a.m.-1 p.m. t School’s Out Week / June 2-6 t Super Hero Week / June 9-13 t Beach Week / June 16-20 t Go for Gold Extreme Gymnastics Week / June 23-27 t Stars & Stripes Week / June 30-July 3* t Cartoon Week / July 7-11 t UnderSea Week / July 14-18 t Wacky Week / July 21-25 t Road to Rio Extreme Gymnastics Week / July 28- July 31* t Sports USA Extreme Sports Week / Aug. 4-8 Half-day camp: Members $110/week or $25/day Non-Members $130/week or $30/day. * Daily rates apply to four-day weeks Full-day camp: Members $175/week or $40/day Non-Members $210/week or $50/day www.legacyallsports.com PREMIER ATHLETICS & KY ELITE Home of the Kentucky Elite Cheerleaders and Premier Gymnastics and Dance Teams Hamburg Shopping Center 1850 Bryant Rd. Ste. 110 / Info: 381-1500 Full- and Half-Day / 8 a.m.-6 p.m. / Ages 5-13 Gymnastics, Cheerleading, Dance, and ALL Sports Camps Discounts for multiple children, multiple sessions, and UK employees available. www.premierathletics.com

Lacrosse

ASBURY WOMEN’S LACROSSE Day Camp / June 12-14 www.asbury.edu/athletics/summer-camps

Martial Arts

TIGER KIM’S TAEKWONDO ACADEMY 3601 Palomar Centre Drive Info: 296-0088 / tigerkimtkd@yahoo.com Half Day/All Day camps Have fun, learn discipline & self-defense. Take anti-bullying & weapon class. Improve physical fitness.

Limited space available. Register early.

Register by 4/30 to get a discount. www.tigerkimtkd.com

Soccer

ASBURY UNIVERSITY SOCCER CAMPS t Men’s Camps Skills Camp / June 16-18 ID Camp / June 19-20 Team Camp / June 24-27

t Women’s Camps Skills Camp / June 16-18 Team Camp / June 24-27 www.asbury.edu/athletics/summer-camps British Soccer Camps t Beaumont Center Family YMCA Mt. Tabor Park, 550 Elk Lake Dr., Boys & Girls / Ages: 3-18 June 2-6, July 7-11 and Aug. 4-8 Prices from $77 to $195 depending on program and age t Summer at Sayre Sayre Athletic Complex, 300 Canebrook Rd., Boys & Girls / Ages: 3-16 June 23-27 and July 14-18 Prices from $120 to $260 depending on program and age t Jessamine County YMCA Centennial Park, 6520 Harrodsburg Rd., Wilmore Boys & Girls/ Ages: 3-12 / June 16-20 Prices from $90 to $139 depending on program and age t Winchester Youth Soccer League Kroger Youth Soccer Complex, 2583 VanMeter Rd, Winchester / Info: 859-745-4021 Boys & Girls / Ages: 3-16 / June 2-6 Prices from $81 to $169 depending on program and age t Paris Bourbon County YMCA Youth Soccer Martin Luther King Boulevard, Paris Boys & Girls / Ages: 3-16 / June 16-20

Prices from $100 to $199 depending on program and age t Madison United Soccer Association Lake Reba Recreation Complex, Richmond Boys & Girls / Ages: 3-18 / June 16-21 Prices from $89 to $195 depending on program and age t Mercer County Youth Soccer Anderson-Dean Community Field, Harrodsburg Boys & Girls / Ages: 3-16 / July 21-25 Prices from $84 to $131 depending on program and age t Anderson Independent Youth Soccer Assn.

Anderson County Park, Lawrenceburg Boys & Girls / Ages: 3-18 / June 16-20 Prices from $79 to $174 depending on program and age t Mt. Sterling Parks and Recreation Easy Walker Park, 1395 Osborn Rd., Mt. Sterling Boys & Girls / Ages: 3-18 / July 21-25 Prices from $86 to $180 depending on program and age www.challengersports.com GEORGETOWN SOCCER Toyota Stadium, East Campus Info: 502-863-7961 Youth Camp / Boys & Girls / Ages: 5-12 Training sessions led by Georgetown College coaches, assistants and current players.

June 16-20 / 9 a.m.-noon www.georgetowncollegeathletics.com

LCA SOCCER CAMP Lexington Christian Academy 450 West Reynolds Road Boys & Girls / Ages: 4-12 June 9-12 / 9 a.m.-noon Ages: 4-6, $100 / Ages: 7-12, $120 www.lcasoccercamp.com LYSA SUMMER SOCCER CAMPS Dunbar High School / Man O’War Blvd.

Info: 223-5632 Options: Early drop-off & individualized training available.

Half-day Morning Outdoor Camps / Ages: 7-16 June 16-20 Soccer Starter Camp / Ages: 6 & under / June 16-20 t LYSA Indoor Summer FHIT Camp Ages: 7-16 / June 16-20 Southern Hills United Methodist Church Afternoon indoor air-conditioned, using HIT (high intensity training) & futsal to achieve conditioning, agility, speed, touch. t LYSA Elite British Soccer Camp Ages: 7-16 / June 16-20 Dunbar High School / Half day and Full day t TOPsoccer Camp Ages: 7-16 / Dunbar High School / June 16-18 Registration after April 15 www.lysa.org

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t Advanced Defense / July 17 / Grades: 7-12 / 2-5 p.m. / $70 UK SOFTBALL CAMPS t Wildcat Summer Day Camp June 9-11 / Ages: 9 years-6th grade / 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. / $295 t Junior Wildcat Summer Day Camp June 9-11 / Ages: 5-9 / 9 a.m.-noon / $155 t Kentucky Advanced Offense June 16, 2-5 p.m. & June 17, 8-11 a.m. / Grades: 7-12 / $150 t Kentucky Advanced Defense June 17, 2-5 p.m. / Grades: 7-12 / $90 t Wildcat Offense Camp June 18, 8-11 a.m. / Ages: 8 years to grade 12 $90 t Wildcat Pitching Camp June 18, 2-5 p.m. & June 19, 8-11 a.m. / Ages: 8 years to grade 12 / $150 t Elite Pitching Camp June 23 / Grades: 7-12 / $150 Camp Midway Soccer Clinic 512 E. Stephens St, Midway Info: 846-4421 Boys & Girls / Ages: 6-14 June 23-26 / 9 a.m.-noon Instructors: Coaches Trip Rogers/Jim Tussey and Midway College soccer players Goal: To improve play through effective training and fun games. Improve each camper’s skill levels in the areas of ball manipulation, 1 v 1 attacking skills, first touch, speed of play and possession.

Bring: drink, soccer guards and shoes, ball and a fun attitude. $85 includes T-shirt and certificate www.midway.edu UK SOCCER University of Kentucky / Info: 257-0176 t Day Camp / Boys & Girls / Ages 5-13 June 9-13, June 23-27, July 21-25 Half Day: 8 a.m.-noon / $225 ($50.deposit) Full Day: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. / $395 ($50 deposit) t Youth Night Camp / Boys & Girls / Ages 9-18 June 9-12, June 23-26 6-8:30 p.m. / $200 ($50 deposit) t Men’s Elite: July 16-18 / Ages: 14-18 t Women’s Elite: July 18-20 / Ages: 12-18 Commuter $400, Overnight: $475 ($100 deposit) t Team Camp: July 10-13 / Boys & Girls Ages: 12-18 **Outside of KHSAA Dead Period Commuter $400, Overnight $475 ($100 deposit) www.ukathletics.com/camps/

Softball

ASBURY SUMMER SOFTBALL CLINICS July 14-16 / Ages: 5-9 / 9 a.m.-noon / $110 July 14-16 / Grades: 3-6 / 9 a.m.-3 p.m. / $210 t Pitching Clinic / July 14-15 / Ages: 9-18 / 4-5 p.m. $80 / Need to provide catcher t Advanced Offense / July 16, 4:30-6:30 p.m. & July 17, 9 a.m.-noon / Grades: 7-12 / $100 46 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

Swimming

KENTUCKY SUMMER SWIM CAMP University of Kentucky Splash Camp / Info: 257-8915 Boys & Girls / Ages: 6-14 June 16-20 & June 23-27 / 7:45 a.m.-5:15 p.m. $450 / www.ukathletics.com/camps/

tennis

LCA TENNIS CAMPS Rose Campus Varsity Tennis Courts Boys & Girls / June 9-13 & July 14-18 Ages: 8 & under / 9-10 a.m.

Ages: 9 & up / 10 a.m.-noon www.lexingtonchristian.org LEXINGTON TENNIS CLUB 410 Redding Road / Info: 272-4546 or joanne@ltctennis.com Boys & Girls / Ages: 5-15 Lexington Tennis Club is offering half-day, full-day and hour tennis camps throughout the summer. www.ltctennis.com WILDCAT TENNIS CAMP Hillary Boone Center / Info 420-7290 uktenniscamp@gmail.com Ages: 8-18 Morning, Day, Overnight Camps June 15-19, July 13-17 Morning $240 / Day $360 / Overnight $530 www.ukathletics.com/camps

Volleyball

ASBURY UNIVERSITY VOLLEYBALL CAMPS Day Camp / Grades: 5-8 / June 30-July 2 Day Camp / Grades: 9-12 / July 7-10 www.asbury.edu/athletics/summer-camps UK VOLLEYBALL CAMPS Memorial Coliseum Day Camps

t Serving Camp / July 6 / 1-4 p.m. / $50 t Hitter Camp / July 13 / $95 t Position Camp / July 14 / $95 t Multi Day Camps t All Skills I Camp / June 7-9 / Overnight $295, Communter $265 t High School Team Competition Camp June 12 & 19 / $45/per student t High School Team Camp / July 10-12 / $250/ school, $280/player overnight, $235/player day camper www.ukathletics.com/camps/

YMCA

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Half day: 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m.

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Half day $55 members, $75 non-members Full day $125 members, $150 non-members t North Lexington Family YMCA 381 W. Loudon Ave. / Info: 258-9622 t Kindergarten Readiness Camp Ages: 4-5 / Half day: 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m.

Full day: 7:15 a.m.-6 p.m.

Half day- $55 members, $75 non-members Full day- $125 members, $150 non-members Day Camps Ages: 5-12 / 7:15 a.m.-6 p.m. / $125 members, $150 non-members Locations: t Bar-Y Outdoor Camp / First UMC Andover Campus / 4131 Todds Road t Y-Zone Enrichment Camp Tates Creek Christian Church / 3150 Tates Creek Road t YMCA at Gethsemane Lutheran Church / 2185 Garden Springs Drive t High Street YMCA / 239 E. High St. Info: 254-9622 t Jessamine County YMCA / 220 E. Maple St., Nicholasville / Info: 885-5013 t North Lexington Family YMCA 381 W. Loudon Ave. / Info: 258-9622 Leaders in Training (LIT) North Lexington Family YMCA 381 W. Loudon Ave. / Info: 859-258-9622 Ages: 11-12 / 7:15 a.m.-6 p.m. / $125 members, $150 non-members Counselors in Training (CIT) North Lexington Family YMCA 381 W. Loudon Ave., /Info: 258-9622 Ages: 13-15 / 7:15 a.m.–6 p.m. / $90 members,

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Sports Athletic Training, Gymnastics & Tumbling, Basketball, Soccer, Flag Football, Cheerleading/ Dance and Volleyball. www.ymcacky.org Scott County YMCA 160 E. Main Street, Georgetown Day Camps: Ages: 5-12 / 7:15 a.m. -6 p.m. / $125 t Leaders in Training ( LIT) Ages: 11-12 / 7:15 a.m. -6 p.m. / $125 t Counselors in Training (CIT)

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he Curious Edge Foundation is changing lives of children, adolescents and adults faced with the challenge of working memory.

Cogmed training, a program offered this summer at The Curious Edge, improves memory capacity, focus, planning, following instruction, problem solving, ignoring distractions, improving organization skills and completing tasks.

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5-year-old in California struggled at school, finding it difficult to fit in socially and focus on his work.

His parents did not understand why he could not retain information.

They thought he was “just not listening,” He reluctantly began Cogmed training. After completion, his mother reported huge improvements in his behavior, both in school and at home.

His teacher reports he is now able to follow directions and understand instruction.

He even has quit fighting at school and has made friends.

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n 8-year-old girl in Hawaii rushed through schoolwork and made careless mistakes.

She would forget instructions from her parents and teachers, and had trouble staying on task.

She also had trouble controlling her emotions.

Diagnosed with ADHD, she was prescribed medication.

Her mother, a teacher, knew the importance of early intervention with ADHD. She discovered Cogmed and her daughter embraced the training with unusual eagerness for her age.

Quickly, she showed improvement with emotional control and frustration, and her academic improvement was significant.

After a summer of Cogmed training, she started the new school year with a bang, improving in all subjects, and scoring A’s and B’s on tests.

For the first time, she now writes in her planner to stay organized.

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“Retaining information was always a problem for him,” said his father.

“Studying required many hours of review and memorization.”

Cogmed training increased his working memory capacity, lengthened his attention span and improved his ability to stay focused.

He now has an easier time retaining academic information.

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Providence Montessori Will Open New Middle School at Historic Site

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rovidence Montessori School will open a new Montessori middle school for the 2014-2015 school year in the historic Florence Crittenton Home property on West Fourth Street.

Providence will renovate the 120-year-old building this spring and open its doors to seventh- and eighth-graders in August.

The school’s name will be Providence Middle School Erdkinder Campus.

The Florence Crittenton Home, which had provided care for single pregnant women and girls for 119 years, closed in November because of funding issues.

Providence also plans to start discussions with Montessori High School of Kentucky in Lexington to bring ninth-graders onto the campus the following year to complete the three-year learning cycle for adolescents.

In the elementary school, students are grouped in grades 1-3 and 4-6.

The long-term goal is to house the high school and the middle school on the same property, thus offering a Montessori education for children 18 months to 18 years.

“We’re dreaming large,” Providence Head of School Carol Hiler said.

“We can now say that we have a continuum for students with Montessori right here in the Bluegrass.”

The two-acre site on West Fourth allows the middle

school curriculum to be landbased, a key element to the adolescent experience.

“Having a land-based curriculum is a unique and important component of Montessori education,” said Vicki Sword, member of the middle school committee.

“Montessori programs for younger children are much more commonplace, but the opportunity for Montessori education to continue through middle school and high school is not seen as often. We are very excited to have this opportunity.”

Providence expects an enrollment of 35-40 students.

Vivian Langfeld will be the head of the school and the faculty will include Bernie Deville, Shawn Lucas, Chris McGinley, Amy Sither and Marilynn Spitz.

All are certified Montessori teachers with experience working with adolescents.

Providence is a parentowned Montessori school offering a toddler through upper elementary program at its main campus on Texaco Road.

The school opened in 1965 at St. Peter Claver Church on West Fourth Street, a block from the Florence Crittendon property.

“It felt providential for us when we visited the new site,” Hiler said. “This is like the school coming full cycle and back to our roots.”

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The LearningRx braintraining program can effectively develop these skills with intense game-like exercises.

Parents and kids can use free, fun games and exercises at home, in the car and even online.

But first consider: t The average student loses approximately 2.6 months of grade-level equivalency in mathematical computation skills over the summer months, and all young people experience learning losses when they do not engage in educational activities during the summer.

(Research compiled for an Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management Conference report.) t Teachers typically spend four weeks re-teaching or reviewing material that students have forgotten over summer break, according to John Hopkins Center for Summer Learning.

It doesn’t have to be that way.

Think of it like this: The brain is like the body. If you exercise it, you improve it, but if you let it sit idle, it’s going to lose ability.

To avoid the summer slide, try these brain games and exercises that build cognitive skills, which are the underlying tools needed to learn. t Mental Tic Tac Toe Similar to traditional Tic Tac Toe, this game uses a “mental”

grid numbered 1 to 9.

Players remember where their opponent has already been and call out an unoccupied space. The player who calls an occupied space loses.

What it helps: Attention, logic and reasoning, and working memory. t Needle in a Haystack Take a page from a newspaper and time your child as she circles all occurrences of a specific letter. Focus on increasing both accuracy and speed.

What it helps: Visual processing speed. t 20 Questions Think of a person or object and give your child 20 chances to narrow down what you’re thinking of by asking yes or no questions.

To help your children improve their logic and reasoning, teach them to strategize by using questions that will significantly narrow down the categories, such as “Are they alive?” or “Is it bigger than you?”

What it helps: Logic, reasoning, memory. t Poetry Have your child choose four words that rhyme and then ask them to use those words to create a poem or a rhyming song.

Or say a word, then have them come up with another that rhymes.

Keep this pattern going as long as possible, then start with a new word.

What it helps: Auditory analysis, verbal rhythm, memory.

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Community Montessori Hires New Staff at MMSK

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ollowing the success of the school’s addition of a full-day preschool program, Community Montessori School has announced a new team of teachers at the Montessori Middle School of Kentucky.

Parents have embraced the full day option for 3- and 4-year-olds, said Administrator Ann Evans, who said plans for adding a toddler program are in the works.

“This has been an exciting year for us,” said Evans, who has been at the school for 25 years. “This program has been well received because it meets the needs of parents.”

CMS is a preschool through sixth-grade program that opened in 1970 and has been on Crestwood Drive since 1976.

In 1996, MMSK opened as a joint effort of area Montessori schools. In 2000, CMS took sole responsibility for the program.

MMSK moved in 2009 into a new building on a 13-acre site on Stone Road, which suited the school’s land-based curriculum.

CMS will move its upper elementary (Grades 4-6) to the Stone Road campus in August when those students will benefit from land-based instruction.

The move will also create much needed space for the preschool and lower elementary (grades 1-3) programs at the 2.5-acre Crestwood Drive campus.

CMS leaders have always envisioned the Stone Road property as a home for the whole program.

When upper elementary students join middle schoolers at the Stone Road campus in August, the new staff will include Ashley Barbour and Dr. Erin Stevenson.

Barbour, who has two children at CMS, will be the Development Coordinator and Middle School Guide.

A Centre College graduate with a master’s degree from UK, Barbour is currently the Facilitator at the Liberal Arts Academy at Henry Clay High where she counsels, mentors and teaches students while overseeing program development.

Stevenson, who has a daughter at CMS, will be the Education Coordinator and Middle School Guide.

Also a Centre College graduate, she earned her master’s and doctorate degrees in the College of Social Work at UK. Stevenson has taught graduate and undergraduate courses in policy, social welfare, research methods and statistics at UK since 2002.

For the past 12 years, she worked as a research study project director and most recently served as the Director of the Evaluation Center in the UK College of Education.

“CMS is a dynamic, longstanding program that offers individualized program where children come first,” Evans said. “That’s why I sent my children there.

“When you make decisions based on Montessori principles where the child comes first, you can’t go wrong.”

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If you are pregnant or planning a baby for the future, don’t miss Lexington’s biggest maternity event!

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Saturday, May 10, 2014 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

170 N. Eagle Creek Drive (off Richmond Road) • Vendor/Exhibit Booths • Tours of the Women’s Hospital • Panel of maternity experts (OB/GYNs, pediatricians, an anesthesiologist, a sleep expert and more) • Giveaways and Prizes • Live Radio Remote • Mini massages and mini manicures provided by Baby Belly • Grand Prize (The Grand Prize will include free delivery of your baby at the Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East and a package of assorted goodies. The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East will cover the out-of-pocket expenses up to a maximum of $2,000.)

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The Truth About E-Cigarettes Top Ten Things Parents Need to Know About E-Cigarettes 1. They don’t all look like cigarettes w Some e-cigs are made to look like pens and can pass unnoticed in a classroom. E-cigs can look like tubes, pipes or even squares. w Some have wild graphic patterns or plastic jewels and sequins decorating them. w E-cigs don’t smell like traditional cigarettes, so use can go unnoticed.

2. Teens don’t call them e-cigarettes w Ask your children if they use e-cigs and they may say no. w Ask if they are using a disposable hookah, an e-hookah or a vape pen and you may be surprised at the answer. w Many teens don’t realize that those are all essentially the same as e-cigs.

3. They are marketed to teens w E-cig flavors include teen-friendly ones such as peach fuzzy navel, french vanilla and black cherry, in addition to tobacco and menthol flavors. w Some e-cigarettes can connect to other electronic devices to play music and answer calls. w Social media and YouTube

are cluttered with e-cig ads and testimonials, often times paid.

4. Students are using them in school w Products that look like pens or highlighters can easily be hidden by students in schools and classrooms, and smoke detectors won’t catch the vapor.

5. They (might) lead to cigarette use w A large national survey of middle and high school students found that teens who used e-cigs were more likely to smoke regular cigarettes than teens who had not used them. w Many e-cigs contain nicotine, the addictive drug in cigarettes. Even products claiming to be nicotine-free may contain significant amounts of nicotine, hooking unsuspecting users.

6. They can be modified for other drugs w Companies in Colorado and California make liquid (also called juice) for e-cigs that contain THC, the active ingredient in marijuana. w YouTube videos are readily available with instructions on how to modify e-cigs to vape marijuana.

7. They aren’t treated like tobacco by the law w E-cigs don’t have to follow the rules for cigarettes, like not advertising on TV. w There are NO current age restrictions for purchasing e-cigs in Kentucky, and they are widely available to teens. w They’re also not taxed like tobacco products, meaning they are

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8. They pose safety concerns for the home, the teen who uses them and others breathing the air w Nictoine in e-cigs may well contain a lethal dose of the drug, especially dangerous to curious children who might swallow the sweet-flavored e-juice. w Lack of regulations on the manufacture of e-cigs, means they may can contain other ingredients that are dangerous but are not listed on the label. Formaldehyde (embalming fluid) is just one of the toxic chemicals in the liquid and the vapor. w Despite advertising claiming e-cigs are safe, research is still unclear.

9. E-cigarette labels can be misleading w E-cigs are advertised in a variety of strengths, some even claiming to have no nicotine at all. w Independent labs testing found that labels are frequently wrong, and some products claiming not to contain nicotine do in fact have it.

10. More and more teens are trying them w Ten percent of teens reported trying e-cigs in 2012, compared to 5% in 2011. w The survey asked only about e-cigs and did not ask about e-hookahs or vape pens, so the numbers may be even higher.

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magine having perfect 20/20 vision but are still unable to follow the words on a page.

Jennifer Lord’s 10-year-old daughter, Elizabeth, understands this struggle all too well. The problem began when Elizabeth was in first grade.

She was irritable when she came home from school and was a “bear to live with,” Jennifer said.

Near the end of first grade, Elizabeth’s teacher stunned Jennifer with the following news – Elizabeth couldn’t read.

Jennifer decided to home-school Elizabeth for the next two years, but the struggle continued.

“When we asked her to read, she became a different person,” Jennifer said.

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Jennifer knew something was wrong with her daughter’s vision, so she sought help from Dr. Rick Graebe, a Vision Therapist in Versailles.

Elizabeth Lord Dr. Graebe found that Elizabeth had convergence insufficiency (the inability for both eyes to turn inward and focus on a point), oculomotor dysfunction pursuit (the inability for the eyes to track along a line) and binocular vision dysfunction (the inability for both eyes to work together).

Jennifer’s husband, Brian, had the same issues as a child. He was treated

by Dr. Robert Sanet, a Vision Therapist in California. Coincidentally, Dr. Sanet was Dr. Graebe’s mentor.

“Because Brian had it, we were so clear we had to do it,” Jennifer said.

“It’s worth the money.”

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her 30-week Vision Therapy program, which is a kind of physical therapy for the eyes, brain and body.

Elizabeth is no longer home-schooled and attends Athens-Chilesburg Elementary in Lexington.

“It was hard at first,” Jennifer said.

“Homework was a fight all the way to bed. I had no time for the other children.”

When Elizabeth started fourth grade, she was below grade level in literacy.

By Christmas, she was right on track – thanks to Vision Therapy and her fourth-grade teacher, Tessa Back.

Currently, Elizabeth is reading “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” – a sixth-grade book.

If you listen closely, you can even hear Elizabeth laughing while she reads.

“She’s a striver, works hard, believes in herself,” Jennifer said. Because of Vision Therapy, Jennifer feels “so happy we went to Dr. Graebe.”

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The most common chronic disease of childhood, it may affect up to 25% of U.S. children.

Hay fever is caused by an overreaction of the immune system to allergens that are harmless to most people.

These allergens trigger the release of histamine in the mucous membranes lining the nasal passages, sinuses and inner surfaces of the eyelids.

This causes inflammation, swelling and fluid production.

The symptoms of allergic rhinitis can include runny nose (and eyes), nasal congestion, postnasal drip, nose (and eye) itchiness, snoring, coughing, sneezing, and eye redness.

The increased blood flow triggered by histamine release can cause dark circles under the eyes and wrinkling of the lower eyelids.

A horizontal crease across the nasal bridge may emerge if children rub their palm upwards against their noses (the allergic salute).

Complications may include mouth breathing (which over time can lead to facial bone and dental growth abnormalities).

Restless sleep (which can cause daytime sleepiness and fatigue), fluid trapping in the middle ear (which can cause hearing problems or lead to middle ear infections) and nosebleeds may also occur.

The tendency for someone to have allergic rhinitis is inherited, but what a person is actually allergic to is not.

Common allergens include pollen (especially from trees, grasses and ragweed), mold spores, dust mites, pet dander and cockroaches.

Seasonal allergies happen when certain pollens are released into the air.

Seasonal allergies are commonly seen in children older than 6.

Perennial allergies are triggered by allergens present throughout the year and are common in younger children.

Allergic rhinitis is diagnosed by a medical history and a physical exam. What allergens a person is actually allergic to, if not evident by history, can be tested for by skin patch testing (or in some cases by specific blood tests).

Treatment of allergic rhinitis includes the avoidance of specific allergens if possible (avoiding certain pets, not being outdoors during peak pollen times, etc.).

Certain medications can be tried such as antihistamines, nasal sprays (antihistamine or corticosteroid), decongestants or leukotriene inhibitors.

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Class times vary, visit www.lasclex.com for full schedule. Registration required. 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Info: 252-5222.

Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. 10 a.m.

1932 Pavilion Way. Info: 543-8518.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Spring Break at McConnell Springs, activities, crafts and games. 10 a.m.noon. April 1 & 3. Grades K-5, an adult must accompany child. Free. Registration required.

Info: 225-4073.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Mother Goose Storytime. 10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Ages 2 & under.

Duplo Day, learn and play with Duplo building blocks. 7-8 p.m. For preschoolers. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Loudoun House: Luminsosity@Loudoun House, an exhibit featuring regional, national and international artists working with the medium of light. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Open Tues-Sun. Exhibit

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Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Sensory Play.”

10:30-11 a.m. Ages 9 months-2 years. Free with general admission of $8. The Sketch Pad art room. 1-5 p.m. Tues-Fri. Free with general admission of $8. Imagination Station, April Fools Clownin’. 1-3 p.m. General admission of $8. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time.

10:30 a.m. Spring Break Boredom Buster, “Pranklopedia.” 2 p.m. Ages 9 & up. Space is limited. 161 Lexington Green Circle. Info: 2732911.

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. Low-Impact Aerobics Classes. 6-7 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. weekly.

Free. For ages 18 & up. William Wells Brown Community Center, 548 E. Sixth St. Info: 3896678.

Babies R Us: Baby Basics class, covering the infant care for the first six weeks of life. 6:30 p.m. Free. Registration required. Babies R Us,

Hamburg Pavilion. Info: 263-8598.

Baby Moon: Breastfeeding Essentials II class.

7-8:30 p.m. $28. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Youth Tennis Clinic Registration. Open April 1-May 16 for Session 1; open April 1-June 20 for Session 2. For boys and girls ages 6-15. $40 per person per session.

Registration can be done online at www. lexingtonky.gov/parks or at Dunbar Community Center, 545 N. Upper St. Info: 288-2914. Spring Equestrian Lessons meet April 1-May 30 in Masterson Station Park.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies Storytime. 11 a.m. and noon. Ages 2 & under. Eagle Creek Branch: Babytime, a lap-sit program. 11 a.m. Ages 3-12 months. Strega Nona Movie, watch Strega Nona work her magic and make a craft to take home.

1:30-2 p.m. Grades K-5. Northside Branch: Read and Rhyme. 11 a.m. Ages 5 & under.

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jokes for April Fools Day. 2-3 p.m. Suggested for grades 1-5. Registration required. Classic Horror Film Club. 6:30-8:45 p.m. For adults and high schoolers. Village Branch: 80’s Throwback Party, come dressed in your favorite 80’s fashions and enjoy games and activities. 5-6 p.m. For all kids. Teen Café, activities, games and snacks. 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Ages 12 & up. Info: 231-5500.

Wednesday 2 FCPS: Spring Break, No School Div. of Parks & Rec: Spring Break at Raven Run, arts, crafts and a nature hike. 10 a.m.noon. April 2 & 4. Grades K-5, an adult must accompany child. Free. Registration required.

Info: 272-6105.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Preschool Storytime. 10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Ages 3-5.

LEGO Free Build and Gaming. 2-4 p.m. Meet the Artists, featured artists Cindy and Jenny Butor. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Explorium: S.M.A.S.H. Club, “Masking Tape Art.” 10-11:30 a.m. Ages 2-5. Free with general admission of $8. Imagination Station, Lexington Philharmonic Petting Zoo, play with real musical instruments. 1-3 p.m. General admission of $8. 440 W. Short St. Info: 2583253.

The Alzheimer’s Association: Early Stage Support Groups, for people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s Disease or another form of dementia and their caregivers. Meets weekly April 2-May 14. Registration required. Info: 266-5283 ext. 1308.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Toddler Time. 10 a.m. Ages 2-3 with a parent or caregiver. Central Library: The Young and The Restless Storytime. 10 a.m. Ages 2-3.

Eagle Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime.

11 a.m. Ages 3-5. Movie: Peter Rabbit and Friends. 1 p.m. Grades PreK-3. Tates Creek Branch: First Steps Storytime. 10:30 a.m.

Ages 1-2. Village Branch: Teen Guitar Class.

6:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 12-18. Registration required. Info: 231-5500.

Thursday 3 FCPS: Spring Break, No School Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Let’s Go Fly a Kite.” 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 2-4. Free with

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general admission of $8. Imagination Station, Future Vet Program, 11 a.m.-noon. It’s Raining Cats & Dogs, 1-3 p.m. General admission of $8. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m. Baby & Me, 11 a.m. Spring Break Boredom Buster, “Rainbow Loom.” 2 p.m.

Ages 9 & up. Space is limited. 161 Lexington Green Circle. Info: 273-2911.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: LEGO Free Build and Gaming. 2-4 p.m. Anime & Manga Club for Teens. 5-7 p.m. Grades 6-12. Registration required. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Low-Impact Zumba Classes. 6-7 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. weekly.

Free. For ages 18 & up. William Wells Brown Community Center, 548 E. Sixth St. Info: 389-6678.

UK Good Samaritan Hospital: Nursing Your Infant. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $25 per couple.

For women delivering at UK Good Sam. Registration required. 310 S. Limestone St. Info: 323-2750.

Lexington Legends: vs. West Virginia Power.

7:05 p.m. on Thurs-Sat.; 2:05 p.m. on Sun. $10 box seats, $6 bleachers. Whitaker Bank Ballpark. Info: 422-7867.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies Storytime. 10:45 & 11:15 a.m. Ages 2 & under. Eagle Creek Branch: Toddler Time. 11 a.m. Ages 2-3. Family Game Night. 6:30-7:30 p.m. For families. Registration required. Northside Branch: Read! Play!

Learn! Song and storytime. 11 a.m. Ages 5 & under. Barrel Head Art. 1-3 p.m. Ages 10 & up.

Space is limited. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5. Little Explorers, explore math, science, arts and play. 1:30 p.m. Ages 3-5.

Registration required. Village Branch: Big and Little Storytime. 4-4:30 p.m. Ages 7 & under.

Explore More, try out experiments and crafts each week. 5-6 p.m. Ages 6-12. Registration required. Cool Snacks, learn how to make cool, healthy afterschool snacks. 5-6 p.m.

Grades K-5. Teen Café, activities, games and snacks. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Ages 12 & up. Info: 231-5500.

Friday 4 FCPS: Spring Break, No School

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Jump and Jive, song and story time. 10:30 a.m. For ages 5 & under. LEGO Free Build and Gaming. 2-4 p.m. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Keeneland Race Course: Spring Thoroughbred Racing. April 4-25. No racing on Mon & Tuesday, or Easter Sunday. Gates open at 11 a.m. $5 general admission. 4201 Versailles Rd. Info: 254-3412.

Explorium: Imagination Station, Balloon Dance Party. 1-3 p.m. General admission of $8.

Parent’s Night Out. 6-10 p.m. Children must be potty-trained. $15 per child for members, $18 per child for non-members. Reservations required. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play and Learn. 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5. Eagle Creek Branch: Spring Fun for Spring Break, make a take home craft. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Grades PreK-3. Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless storytime. 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-3. Info: 2315500.

Saturday 5 Salato Wildlife Education Center: Reforest Frankfort at Salato, a family event dedicated to planting native trees featuring live music, children’s activities and more. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Free admission. No dogs permitted into Center. #1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort. Info: (502) 564-4496.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Wood Carving for Adults.

10 a.m.-noon. No experience required, tools provided. Registration required. McConnell Spring. Info: 225-4073.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Bluegrass Edible Book Contest, participants create edible works of art inspired by their favorite books and the public will vote on a winner. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Common Threads, a knitting and crocheting group. 10 a.m. Free, no registration required. Must bring own materials. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Lexington Philharmonic: PB&J Concert Series, explore favorite children’s stories and enjoy a snack. $5 per person in advance, $7 at the door. 10 & 11 a.m. The Carnegie Center, 251 W. 2nd St.; 2 p.m. Leeds Center for the Arts, 37 N. Main St., Winchester. Info:

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Harmony MOPS: Preschool Easter Egg Hunt, games, snacks and a visit with the Easer Bunny. 10:30 a.m. Ages 6 & under. Free.

Harmony Christian Church, 170 Southgate Dr., Georgetown.

Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime, “The Pigeon Needs a Bath!” 11 a.m. 1932 Pavilion Way. Info: 543-8518.

Explorium: Super Saturdays, “Speed Art.” 11 a.m.-noon. Grades K-5. $3 members, $5 nonmembers. Registration required. Imagination Station, “Straw Blowers.” 12:30-2 p.m. Grades K-5. Free with general admission of $8. Sketch Pad Discovery, “Sensory Painting.” 1-5 p.m.

Sat. & Sun. Free with general admission of $8.

440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. 11 a.m.161 Lexington Green Circle. Info: 2732911.

Life Adventure Center: Open House, free day of activities. 1-6 p.m. Hiking and Environmental Activities at Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary, 1305 Germany Rd., Frankfort. Rock climbing, zipline, and equestrian activities at Life Adventure Center, 570 Milner Rd., Versailles. Info: 873-3271.

Kentucky Horse Park: Bluegrass Warhorses Indoor Football vs. Saginaw Sting. 7:30 p.m. $7-$25. Alltech Arena, 4089 Ironworks Parkway. Info: 396-6027.

LexDance: Contra Dance with caller Susan McElroy-Marcus and The Ripples. Beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing from 8-11 p.m. $8 adults, $5 students and first-timers. ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. Info: 552-5433.

Lex Public Library: Central Library: Super Saturday Storytime. 11 a.m. All ages. Eagle Creek Branch: Chess Mates, a drop-in club for all skill levels. 2:30-4:45 p.m. Ages 8 & up.

Northside Branch: Northside Game Day, an afternoon of board and card games. 1-4 p.m.

For families. Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Storytime. 11 a.m. For families. LEGO Time.

2-3 p.m. Grades K-5. Registration required.

Info: 231-5500.

Sunday 6 Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. 11:30 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Circle. Info: 2732911.

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Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. 3 p.m.

1932 Pavilion Way. Info: 543-8518.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Indoor DriveIn Movie, “Frozen.” 2 p.m. Free, popcorn included. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Lexington Dance Factory: Boyz Classes: 1:30 p.m. Hip-Hop/Tap, Ages 3-5; 2 p.m. Tap, grades K & up; 2:30 p.m. Hip-Hop, grades K-2; 3 p.m. Breakdancing, grades K & up; 3:30 p.m.

Hip-Hop, grades 3 & up. All Boyz classes are free. Adult Hip-Hop: 4:15 p.m. $5, free with a college ID. 3120 Pimlico Parkway, Suite 118.

Info: 351-3684.

Baptist Health Education Center: Breastfeeding 101 class. 4-5:30 p.m. Free.

For women delivering at Baptist Health. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

EKU Center for the Arts: RAIN- A Tribute to the Beatles. 7:30 p.m. $45.50 & up. 521 Lancaster Ave., Richmond. Info: (859) 6227469.

Monday 7 Jessamine Co. Public Library: Mother Goose Storytime. 10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Ages 2 & under. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Alzheimer’s Association: Know the 10 Signs, an interactive workshop. 1-2 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Registration required.

Jessamine Co. Cooperative Extension Office, 95 Park Dr., Nicholasville. Info: (800) 2723900.

Lexington Legends: vs. Rome Braves. 7:05 p.m. on Mon & Tues.; 10:05 a.m. on Wed. $10 box seats, $6 bleachers. Whitaker Bank Ballpark. Info: 422-7867.

Lex Public Library: Eagle Creek Branch: Jump Baby Jump, music and play time. 11 a.m. Ages 18-30 months. Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-8 p.m. Mon-Thurs. Grades K-12. Boy Space, a safe place for young men to discuss what is on their minds while learning valuable life skills. 6-7 p.m. Ages 12-18. Teens and Tools. 6:30-8:45 p.m. For ages 12-18.

Info: 231-5500.

Tuesday 8 Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See April 1.

Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Beautiful Beading.” See April 1. The Sketch Pad art room. See April 1. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Mother Goose Storytime. See April 1. Preschool Storytime.

7-8 p.m. Ages 3-5. Crafty Teen Tuesday, design your own feather earrings. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Grades 6-12. Registration required. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See April 1.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Health Chats about Diabetes. 6:15-7:30 p.m. Free.

UK Polk Dalton Clinic, 217 Elm Tree Lane.

Info: 288-2446. Low-Impact Aerobics Classes.

See April 1.

La Leche League of Lexington: Monthly meeting. 7:15 p.m. Free. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 351-9865.

Lexington Opera House: presents B.B. King.

7:30 p.m. $95.50-$125.50. 401 W. Short St. Info: 233-4567.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies. See April 1. Little Leonardos art activity. 2:30-3:15 p.m. Ages 2-5.

Registration required. Eagle Creek Branch: Babytime. See April 1. Dragon Book Club, book discussions, games and crafts. 4-5 p.m.

Grades 2-3. Reservation required. Northside Branch: Read and Rhyme. See April 1. Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me. See April 1.

Village Branch: Ready for Kindergarten, learning activities for children and parents. 4-5 p.m. Ages 2-5. Registration required. Teen Café. See April 1. Info: 231-5500.

Wednesday 9 Explorium: S.M.A.S.H. Club, “Where in the World?” See April 2.

Lexington Dance Factory: Lunch Bunch with Miss Holly, bring your child to play while you run errands, work or just relax. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Ages 2 & up, must be potty-trained. $15 per child, $12 for one sibling, $10 for third sibling. Registration required, space is limited.

Mommy & Me class. 11:20 a.m. Ages 18 months-2 years. Free. 3120 Pimlico Parkway, Suite 118. Info: 351-3684.

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11 a.m.-1 p.m. By appointment. Free. CarMax, 105 Sand Lake Dr. Info: 323-1153.

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Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Breastfeeding Basics class. 5:30-7 p.m. Free.

Registration required. 2433 Regency Rd. Info: 288-2348.

Growing Peaceful Families: Enrich Your Family! The Redirecting Children’s Behavior Course. 6-9 p.m. weekly through May 7. $150 per person, bring a friend for free! Registration required. 118 Constitution St., Suite 200. Info: 333-3053.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: LEGO Club. 6:30-8 p.m. Ages 4-10, children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Paul Laurence Dunbar Drama: presents “Seussical The Musical.” April 9-12 at 7 p.m. and April 13 at 2 p.m. $12 adults, $10 children.

James R. Haley Auditorium, 1600 Man O’War Blvd. Info: 523-5330.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Toddler Time. See April 2. Central Library: The Young and The Restless Storytime. See April 2. Eagle Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See April 2. Tates Creek Branch: First Steps Storytime. See April 2. Village Branch: Teen Guitar Class. See April 2. Info: 231-5500.

Thursday 10 Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Dot Art.” See April 3.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See April 3.

Positive Birth Movement: “Am I Allowed?

Know Your Rights.” 6-7:30 p.m. Free.

Registration required. Central Branch Public Library. Info: www.positivebirthlexky.weebly. com.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Just Come Play @ Your Library. 10:30-11:30 a.m. For families with a child ages 5 & under. What’s Brewing, take a coffee break and hear new music. 1-2 p.m. 80’s Trivia Night & Party, come in costume for an evening of music, gaming, dancing and a look-alike contest. 6 p.m. For teens and adults. Registration requested. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Low-Impact Zumba Classes. See April 3.

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Rupp Arena: Disney On Ice presents “Rockin’ Ever After.” Join Merida, Rapunzel, Ariel and Belle in a sensational live show. 7 p.m. on April 10; 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. on April 11; 11 a.m., 3 & 7 p.m. on April 12; 1 & 5 p.m. on April 13. $15-$46.70. Info: 233-3535.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies. See April 3. Eagle Creek Branch: Toddler Time. See April 3. Northside Branch: Read! Play! Learn! See April 3. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See April 3. Village Branch: Big and Little Storytime See April 3. Teen Café. See April 3. Info: 231-5500.

Friday 11 Boyle County Health Dept: Breastfeeding Class. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Registration required. Danville. Info: (859) 583-1007 or (859) 236-2053.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Jump and Jive, song and story time. 10:30 a.m. For ages 5 & under. Silver Screen: “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.” 12:30 p.m. Free, popcorn and drinks provided. Teen Hang Out. 4-5:45 p.m. Free. For Grades 6-12. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Alzheimer’s Association: The Basics program, information on detections, causes, treatment and more. 11 a.m.-noon.

Registration required. Floyd County Senior Center, 76 Patsy Evans Dr., Prestonsburg.

Info: (800) 272-3900.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Learn About Breastfeeding in Espanol. 1-2:30 p.m. Free.

Registration required. PH Clinic North, 805A Newtown Circle. Info: 288-2483.

LexDance: Contra Dance with caller Liz Natter and Buzzstep. Beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing from 8-11 p.m. $7 adults, $5 students and first-timers. ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. Info: 552-5433.

Lexington Philharmonic: presents Saykaly Garbulinska, Composer in-Residence World Premier. 7:30 p.m. $20-$70. UK Singletary Center. Info: 233-4226.

Lexington Opera House: presents “Bring It On: The Musical,” inspired by the hit film and featuring explosive dance and aerial stunts.

April 11 at 8 p.m., April 12 at 2 & 8 p.m., and April 13 at 1 & 6 p.m. $30-$90. 401 W. Short St. Info: 233-4567.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play and Learn. See April 4. Teen Game Night featuring Super Smash Brothers Tournament. 5:45-8 p.m. For ages 12-18.

Reservations required. Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless. See April 4. Info: 231-5500.

Saturday 12 Summer Camp Fair: Lexington Family Magazine’s 12th annual camp fair is a free day of family fun. Inflatables, kids games, face-painting, door prizes, giveaways and more. The first 100 in the door receive a chance to win one of five family four-packs to Malibu Jack’s & one of two Wilderness at the Smokies getaways. Parents can visit more than 90 booths representing the whole spectrum of summer camps and activities, including dance and gymnastics camps, sports and horse camps, day and residential camps, academic and art camps, robotics and martial arts camps, tutoring services and enrichment classes, plus schools, birthday party providers, vacation destinations, health care professionals, and family service agencies.

Sign up for summer camp on the spot! Other activities include live children’s performances, the annual Cover Model Contest and the presentation of our Writing Contest winners.

Free! Lexington Christian Academy, 450 W. Reynolds Rd. 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Info: 223-1765 or www.lexingtonfamily.com.

UK Good Samaritan Hospital: Nursing Your Infant. 9 a.m.-noon. $25 per couple.

For women delivering at UK Good Sam. Registration required. 310 S. Limestone St. Info: 323-2750.

Lexington Dance Factory: Mommy & Me class. 9:30 a.m. Ages 18 months-2 years.

Free. 3120 Pimlico Parkway, Suite 118. Info: 351-3684.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Wood Carving for Adults.

10 a.m.-noon. No experience required, tools provided. Registration required. McConnell Spring. Info: 225-4073. Kite Fest, featuring face painting, kite making and special entertainment. Noon-4 p.m. Free. Jacobson Park. Info: 288-2927. Language of Spring Flowers, learn about plant folklore and explore the forests. 1 p.m. Free. Raven Run. Info: 272-6105.

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Dreamscapes. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $40 nonmembers, $30 members. For teens and adults. Registration required. 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Info: 252-5222.

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Explorium: Super Saturdays, “Pickin’ Pellets.”

See April 5. Imagination Station, “Pinwheel Play.” See April 5. Sketch Pad Discovery, “Homemade Paint.” See April 5.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner, “Teddy Bear Hospital.” See April 5.

Vineyard Community Church: Annual Eggstravaganza, egg hunts, a petting zoo, prizes and more. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Dixie Park, 1850 Eastland Pkwy. Info: 258-2300.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Saturday Studio-Weaving on a Simple Loom. 1-3 p.m. Registration required. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Trinity Christian Academy: 25th Anniversary Gala featuring The acoUstiKats. 6:15 p.m.

Centenary Methodist Church, 2800 Tates Creek Rd. Ticket info: 271-0079.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: presents “Celebrity Curtain Call in Wonderland.” Join local business leaders, civil advocates and celebrities as they bring Lewis Carroll’s classic to life. 7 p.m. $75 per ticket or $425 for a table of six. 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546.

The Lexington Singers: present “Pops!!” A showcase of Bluegrass to Broadway and beyond. 7 p.m. $30. The Lexington Center, 430 W. Vine St. Info: 338-9888.

Kentucky Christmas Tree Association: Annual Plant Sale, featuring a variety of annuals, perennials, balled and burlapped landscape shrubs and trees. Free admission, plant costs vary. Fayette County Extension Office, 1140 Red Mile Place. Info: 223-1140.

Lex Public Library: Central Library: Super Saturday Storytime. See April 5. Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Storytime. See April 5. Village Branch: STEAM Saturdays, activities, games and experiments. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Grades 4-8. Teen Volunteer Orientation.

3:30-4:30 p.m. For high schoolers. Registration required. Info: 231-5500.

Sunday 13 Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See April 6.

Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See April 6.

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Lexington Dance Factory: Boyz Classes and Adult Hip-Hop. See April 6.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Summer Activities Fair. 1:30-4:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Monday 14 Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Diabetes Support Group. 10-11 a.m. Free. Senior Citizens Center, 1530 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 288-2446.

Bluegrass Babywearing Group: 11:30 a.m. Free. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.facebook.com/groups/ bluegrassbabywearers/.

Alzheimer’s Association: Memory Café, an informal setting for caregivers and their loved ones with memory problems to socialize and interact. No professionals please. 3-5 p.m.

Registration required. Living Arts & Science Center, 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Info: 257-8971.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Cre-Ate Club, dinner and hands-on activities. 6-8 p.m. For families. Registration required. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

St. Joseph Hospital: Breastfeeding Class. 6-8 p.m. $25 per couple. For women delivering at St. Joseph. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr. Info: 967-2229.

Lex Public Library: Eagle Creek Branch: Jump Baby Jump. See April 7. Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-8 p.m. Mon-Thurs.

Grades K-12. Boy Space. See April 7. Info: 231-5500.

Tuesday 15 Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See April 1.

Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Alphabet Book.”

See April 1. The Sketch Pad art room. See April 1. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See April 1.

Lexington Latin School: Open House. 4:306:30 p.m. Guest speaker Sean Brooks, from Highlands Latin School will be speaking at 5:30 p.m. Ashland Ave. Baptist Church, 483 W. Reynolds Rd. Info: 492-1381.

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.

Health Chats about Diabetes. 5-6 p.m. Free.

Nathaniel Mission Free Clinic, 616 DeRoode St. Info: 288-2446. Low-Impact Aerobics Classes. See April 1.

Baby Moon: Labor Workshop for Couples.

7-9:15 p.m. $58. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies. See April 1. Eagle Creek Branch: Babytime. See April 1. Northside Branch: Read and Rhyme. See April 1. Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me. See April 1.

Village Branch: Teen Café. See April 1. Info: 231-5500.

Wednesday 16 Explorium: S.M.A.S.H. Club, “Sensational Skeletal System.” See April 2.

Lexington Dance Factory: Lunch Bunch with Miss Holly and Mommy & Me class. See April 9.

Alzheimer’s Association: Best Friends Approach for Families. 5:30-8 p.m. Donations accepted. Registration required. The Best Friends Center at Bridgepoint at Ashgrove Woods, 5220 Grey Oak Lane, Nicholasville.

Info: (800) 272-3900.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Annual Easter Egg Hunt.

6-8 p.m. Ages 5-15. Kenwick Center. Info: 266-6405.

Frankfort Medical Pavilion: Breastfeeding Basics class. 6-8 p.m. Free. Registration required. 279 King’s Daughters Dr. Info: (877) 376-2631 or (502) 226-1655.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Feel Good Food & Flicks, dinner and a screening of “Midnight in Paris.” 6:30 p.m. Registration required. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Toddler Time. See April 2. Central Library: The Young and The Restless Storytime. See April 2. Eagle Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See April 2. Tates Creek Branch: First Steps Storytime. See April 2. Village Branch: Teen Guitar Class. See April 2. Info: 231-5500.

Thursday 17 Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Bongo Drums.”

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Arts Center, 141 E. Main St. Info: 225-0370.

See April 3.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See April 3.

A P R I L C A L E N D A R

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Breastfeeding Basics class. 5:30-7 p.m. Free.

Registration required. Babies R Us, Hamburg Pavilion. Info: 263-8598. Low-Impact Zumba Classes. See April 3.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Family Game Night. 6-8 p.m. For all ages. Registration required. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Lexington Legends: vs. Augusta Greenjackets. 7:05 p.m. on Thurs-Sat. $10 box seats, $6 bleachers. Whitaker Bank Ballpark.

Info: 422-7867.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies. See April 3. Eagle Creek Branch: Toddler Time. See April 3. Northside Branch: Read! Play! Learn! See April 3.

Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime.

See April 3. Little Explorers, explore math, science, arts and play. 1:30 p.m. Ages 3-5.

Registration required. Village Branch: Big and Little Storytime. 4-4:30 p.m. Ages 7 & under.

Explore More, try out experiments and crafts each week. 5-6 p.m. Ages 6-12. Registration required. Cool Snacks, learn how to make cool, healthy afterschool snacks. 5-6 p.m.

Grades K-5. Teen Café. See April 3. Info: 231-5500.

Friday 18 Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Breastfeeding Mom Club, meet with other breastfeeding moms and a lactation consultant. 1-2:30 p.m. Free. PH Clinic North, 805A Newtown Circle. Info: 288-2348.

Explorium: Parent’s Night Out. 6-10 p.m.

Children must be potty-trained. $15 per child for members, $18 per child for non-members.

Reservations required. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

LexDance: Contra Dance with caller Michael French and open band. Beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing from 8-11 p.m. $7 adults, $5 students and first-timers. ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. Info: 552-5433.

SCAPA: presents “Upon a Sea of Dreams: A Journey on the Titanic.” Follow the story of four orphaned siblings and their struggle on the fateful night of April 14, 1912. April 18 & 19 at 7:30 p.m. $11 student, $13 adult. Downtown

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Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play and Learn. See April 4. Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless.

See April 4. Info: 231-5500.

Saturday 19 Jessamine Co. Public Library: Common Threads, a knitting and crocheting group. 10 a.m. Free, no registration required. Must bring own materials. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville.

Info: (859) 885-3523.

Lexington Dance Factory: Mommy & Me class. See April 12.

Babies R Us: Choosing and Using Car Seats – Open Forum. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Babies R Us, Hamburg Pavilion. Info: 263-8598.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Junior Naturalist, “Celebrating Earth Day.” 11 a.m. Age 5-10.

Free. Registration required. McConnell Springs. Info: 225-4073. Jacobson Boat Dock Opens for Weekends Only. Noon-7 p.m.

Saturday, 1-7 p.m. Sundays. $4 for one-half hour. Pedal rental boat rental ages 16 & up, chaperone required for those under 16. Info: 288-2973.

Explorium: Super Saturdays, “Oil Spill.” See April 5. Imagination Station, “Floam.” See April 5. Sketch Pad Discovery, “Almost Earth Day.” See April 5.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. See April 5.

Irvine McDowell Park: 27th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza. Festivities include children’s activities, inflatables and a petting zoo. Egg hunt times: 11:30 ages 3 & under; Noon ages 4-5; 12:30 p.m. ages 6-7; and 1 p.m. ages 8-10. Free. Richmond. Info: 623-8753.

Baby Moon: Transitions: Bringing Home a Baby class. 1-3 p.m. $38. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: presents “Gossamer.” Late at night, when stories fill your sleep, the dream-giver is near.

Enchanting your slumber with sweet dreams of memories past, they flutter from door to door spreading their shimmering light over the mortal world. But when one young giver encounters a boy fraught with tarnished memories, she must find a way to save the boy from falling victim to impending nightmares. 2 p.m. on April 19; 2 & 7 p.m. on April 26; and 2

p.m. on April 27. Recommended for ages 8 & up. $18 adults, $15 children. 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546.

Lex Public Library: Central Library: Super Saturday Storytime. See April 5. Eagle Creek Branch: Chess Mates, a drop-in club for all skill levels. 1- a.m.-noon. Ages 8 & up. Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Storytime. See April 5. LEGO Time. 2-3 p.m. Grades K-5.

Registration required. Info: 231-5500.

Sunday 20 EASTER SUNDAY Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See April 6.

Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See April 6.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Language of Spring Flowers, learn about plant folklore and explore the forests. 1 p.m. Free. Raven Run. Info: 272-6105.

Monday 21 UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging: 6th Annual Mind Matters Health Fair, free health screenings, presentations and exhibits booths.

11 a.m.-3 p.m. Fayette County Extension Office, 1140 Red Mile Place. Info: 323-5550.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Adult Tennis Clinic Session 1 begins. April 21-May 16. 6:30-8 p.m.

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Jessamine Co. Public Library: Book Discussion, “Ready Player One,” by Ernest Cline. 7 p.m. Copies of the book are available at the Information Desk. Registration required.

600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Lex Public Library: Eagle Creek Branch: Jump Baby Jump. See April 7. Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-8 p.m. MonThurs. Grades K-12. Boy Space. See April 7.

Illusionist Tyler Robertson, a street-magician style show. 6-8 p.m. For families. Info: 2315500.

Tuesday 22 Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See April 1.

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Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Tissue Box Play.”

See April 1. The Sketch Pad art room. See April 1. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See April 1.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Summer Camp Registration events: Online registration for all camps, except ESP/REAL, open from noon on April 22 until 8 p.m. on April 24.

For camp details and registration guidelines visit www.lexingtonky.gov/parks. McConnell Springs Author Speaker Series, featuring “The Historic Kentucky Kitchen: Traditional Recipes for Today’s Cook,” by Deirdre A. Scaggs and Andrew W. McGraw. 6-8 p.m.

Free. Registration requested. Info: 225-4073.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Low-Impact Aerobics Classes. See April 1.

Baby Moon: Breastfeeding Essentials I class.

7-9 p.m. $30. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: An Evening with Frank X Walker, the Poet Laureate of Kentucky. 7 p.m. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies. See April 1. Eagle Creek Branch: Babytime. See April 1. Northside Branch: Read and Rhyme. See April 1. Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me. See April 1.

Village Branch: Ready for Kindergarten, learning activities for children and parents. 4-5 p.m. Ages 2-5. Registration required. Teen Café. See April 1. Info: 231-5500.

Wednesday 23 Explorium: S.M.A.S.H. Club, “Sink or Float?”

See April 2.

Lexington Dance Factory: Lunch Bunch with Miss Holly and Mommy & Me class. See April 9.

Babies R Us: Infant CPR Class. 1 & 1:45 p.m. $3. Registration required. Hamburg Pavilion.

Info: 263-8598.

Baptist Health Education Center: Breastfeeding 101 class. 6-7:30 p.m. Free.

For women delivering at Baptist Health. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

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Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Health Chats About Diabetes En Espanol. 6-7 p.m.

Bluegrass Community Health Center, 1306 Versailles Rd. Info: 263-2507.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Toddler Time. See April 2. Central Library: The Young and The Restless Storytime. See April 2. Eagle Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See April 2. Tates Creek Branch: First Steps Storytime. See April 2. Village Branch: Teen Guitar Class. See April 2. Info: 231-5500.

Thursday 24 Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Michelangelo.”

See April 3.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See April 3.

Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime, “It’s an Orange Aardvark!” 11 a.m. 1932 Pavilion Way. Info: 543-8518.

Frankfort Christian Academy: Open House.

6-7 p.m. 1349 US Highway 421 S. Frankfort.

Info: 502-695-0744 or www.frankfortchristian. org.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Summer Camp Registration events. Walk-in Registration.

Noon-5 p.m. Dunbar Community Center, 545 N. Upper St. Online registration reopens at 5 p.m. For camp details and registration guidelines visit www.lexingtonky.gov/parks.

Alzheimer’s Association: Family Caregiver Workshop. 1-4 p.m. $5 donation suggested, please no professionals. Registration required.

Consolidated Baptist Church, 1625 Russell Cave Rd. Info: (800) 272-3900.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Low-Impact Zumba Classes. See April 3.

Growing Peaceful Families: Family Meetings Can Rock! Learn how to set up and run a productive family meeting. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $10 per person. Registration required. 118 Constitution St., Suite 200. Info: 333-3053.

Kentucky Horse Park: Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event, the only Four Star three-day equestrian event in the Western Hemisphere.

April 24-27. 4089 Ironworks Parkway. Info: 254-8123.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies. See April 3. Eagle Creek

Branch: Toddler Time. See April 3. Northside Branch: Read! Play! Learn! See April 3. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See April 3. Village Branch: Big and Little Storytime.

See April 3. Teen Café. See April 3. Info: 231-5500.

Friday 25 Alzheimer’s Association: The Basics program, information on detections, causes, treatment and more. 11 a.m.-noon.

Registration required. Mercer County Senior Center, 1475 Louisville Rd., Harrodsburg. Info: (800) 272-3900.

MOPS Take Two Children’s Consignment Sale: Gently used clothes sized 0-16, plus maternity clothes, furniture, accessories, toys and other children’s needs. Cash, check and credit cards accepted. Pre-sale for volunteers on Thursday, April 24. Volunteers needed.

Harmony Christian Church, 170 Southgate Dr., Georgetown. Info: taketwosale@gmail.com Attachment Parenting Group: Monthly meeting. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.baby-moon.org.

Lexington Opera House: UK Theatre presents “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” April 25 at 7:30 p.m.; April 26 at 2 & 7:30 p.m.; and April 27 at 2 p.m. $25 adults, $20 children and college students. 401 W. Short St. Info: 233-4567.

LexDance: Hands Four Dance Festival, with caller George Marshall and band Wild Asparagus with Mark Hellenberg. April 25-27, see event schedule online at www.hands4berea.com. $78 before March 15, $85 after March 15. Russell Acton Folk Center, 212 Jefferson St., Berea. Info: (859) 986-7584.

Keeneland: Day At the Races, to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities. Window seats $125, individual seats $75. Info: 2680747.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play and Learn. See April 4. Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless.

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April 29 at noon until May 16 at 5 p.m. Info: www.lexingtonky.gov/parks. Swim lessons in-person registration. Noon-7 p.m. Picadome Administrative Office. Info: 288-2973.

Lexington Dance Factory: Mommy & Me class. See April 12.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Practice ACT. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See April 1.

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Living Arts & Science Center: Family Fun Day! Featuring hands-on activities, experiments, art exhibits, door prizes and more. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 361 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Info: 252-5222.

Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See April 6.

Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Hot or Cold?”

See April 1. The Sketch Pad art room. See April 1. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Salato Wildlife Education Center: Earth Day Celebration. Free Tree Seedlings beginning at 10 a.m. Birding Hike from 10:30 a.m.-noon.

Wildflower Hike from 2:30-4 p.m. Activities free with general admission. #1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort. Info: (800) 858-1549.

Explorium: Super Saturdays, “Paper Making.” See April 5. Imagination Station, “Memory Match Up.” See April 5. Sketch Pad Discovery, “Message In a Bottle.” See April 5.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. See April 5.

Baptist Health Lexington: Expecting Great Things Maternity Fair, featuring information booths, food, prizes and guest speaker Dr. Harvey Karp, author of “The Happiest Baby on the Block.” 11 a.m.1:30 p.m. Free. Keeneland Entertainment Center, 4201 Versailles Rd. Info: www. baptisthealthlexington.com.

Baby Moon: Natural Childbirth Weekend Seminar. 1-6 p.m. $168. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Weekend Workout, volunteer to help with weed pulling, garden upkeep, trail maintenance and more. 10 a.m.

Meet at the Education Center and stay as long as you are able. McConnell Springs.

Info: 225-4073. Stargazing, view the night sky through telescopes provided by the Bluegrass Amateur Astronomy Cub. 8:30 p.m. Free.

Raven Run Nature Sanctuary. Info: 271-6072.

Lex Public Library: Central Library: Super Saturday Storytime. See April 5. Northside Branch: Games on Wheels. 1 p.m. For adults and families. Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Storytime. See April 5. LEGO Club. 10 a.m.noon. Ages 7-12. Village Branch: STEAM Saturdays, activities, games and experiments.

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Lexington Convention Center: I Know Expo, exhibits and presentations on aging well and coping with disabilities. Noon-5 p.m. Free.

Thoroughbred Meeting Space. Info: www. iknowexpo.org.

Lexington Dance Factory: Boyz Classes and Adult Hip-Hop, see April 6.

Baptist Health Education Center: Breastfeeding 101 class. 4-5:30 p.m. Free.

For women delivering at Baptist Health. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Monday 28 Div. of Parks & Rec: Adult Summer Volleyball Leagues Sign-Ups. For Returning Teams.

April 28-May 2. Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Athletics Office, 545 N. Upper St. Info: 2882914.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Health Chats about Diabetes. 10-11 a.m. Free. The Refuge Clinic, 525 Corral St. Info: 288-2446 La Leche League of Lexington: Monthly meeting. 12:30 p.m. Free. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 351-9865.

Alzheimer’s Association: Communicating and Relating with Persons with Dementia.

5-7:30 p.m. $5 donation suggested, please no professionals. Registration required. Parkview Nursing Home & Rehab, 200 Nursing Home Lane, Pikeville. Info: (800) 272-3900.

Lex Public Library: Eagle Creek Branch: Jump Baby Jump. See April 7. Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-8 p.m. MonThurs. Grades K-12. Boy Space. See April 7.

Info: 231-5500.

Tuesday 29 Div. of Parks & Rec: Pool Passes available online from April 29 at 9 a.m. until May 16 at 5 p.m. Info: www.lexingtonky.gov/parks.

Swim lessons online registration. Open from

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See April 1.

Alzheimer’s Association: The Basics program, information on detections, causes, treatment and more. 11 a.m.-noon.

Registration required. Johnson County Senior Center, 1127 Euclid Ave., Paintsville. Info: (800) 272-3900.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Low-Impact Aerobics Classes. See April 1.

Baby Moon: Breastfeeding Essentials II class.

7-8:30 p.m. $28. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Lexington Legends: vs. Lakewood Blueclaws.

7:05 p.m. on Tues & Thurs.; 10:05 a.m. on Wed. $10 box seats, $6 bleachers. Whitaker Bank Ballpark. Info: 422-7867.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies. See April 1. Eagle Creek Branch: Babytime. See April 1. Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy Short Stories.

7-9 p.m. For adults and teens. Registration required. Northside Branch: Read and Rhyme. See April 1. Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me. See April 1. Village Branch: Ready for Kindergarten, learning activities for children and parents. 4-5 p.m. Ages 2-5.

Registration required. Teen Café. See April 1. Teen Advisory Board Meeting, help plan library events for teens. 5-5:45 p.m. For middle and high schoolers. Info: 231-5500.

Wednesday 30 Explorium: S.M.A.S.H. Club, “Race to Ten.” See April 2.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Toddler Time. See April 2. Central Library: The Young and The Restless Storytime. See April 2. Eagle Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See April 2. Tates Creek Branch: First Steps Storytime. See April 2. Village Branch: Teen Guitar Class. See April 2. Info: 231-5500. Y

Spotlight Harper Takes Direct Approach

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hen Harper Toney, a senior at Lafayette SCAPA, was planning her classes for the 2013-14 school year, she realized the school lacked a course she wanted.

So she invented her own class – an independent study course in directing.

For that class she will direct Neil Simon’s “Brighton Beach Memoirs” the first weekend in June.

This is a student-led production with Brianna Mayo (producer), Haley Kane (assistant director) and Isaac HinesWilliams (stage manager) joining Harper in leadership roles.

This is the first time in the school’s 27 year history that SCAPA will produce a completely student-led play.

as I try to become an adult helps me find Although Harper has directed SCAPA myself as a person,” she said. middle schoolers in scenes from other plays, this is a major undertaking in which In addition to winning roles in plays, Harper has won awards in speech, she has cast the play and is leading the qualifying for the state competition four actors – her peers. times.

“So far it has been amazing,” she said.

Harper feels at home in all “The actors have treated me types of performances. with respect and I’m learning to “I put on a new skin and have grace in being a leader.” become a completely different Harper started acting in sixth person,” she said. “I like grade appearing in “Seussical becoming a new and different the Musical” at Morton Middle. entity, not that I don’t like who That was followed by roles in I am.”

Lexington Children’s Theatre Harper Toney What is up next for this busy productions of “The Best senior?

In addition to preparing Christmas Pageant Ever,” “Alice w Lafayette SCAPA for “Brighton Beach Memoirs,” in Wonderland” and “Anne w 12th Grade Harper is deciding on where to Frank and Me.” w Parents: Molly & attend college.

“LCT really created my love David In the running are College for theater and I am so thankful of Wooster in Ohio, Earlham to them for that,” she said.

College in Indiana and Emory and Henry That love of theater has taken her to College in Virginia. roles outside of school and LCT where In the meantime, she hopes other she worked with adults in productions by students follow her lead as a director.

Summerfest and Actors Guild.

Said Harper: “I hope my love of She credits mentors such as Lexington directing is something my fellow high actor Robert Parks Johnson and SCAPA school students will share and find for teacher Paul Thomas. themselves.” Y “Doing all these plays in high school

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Scholar Athlete of the Month

Tough, Disciplined, Smart: Just What the Military Needs

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William Bossert • School: Lafayette High • Grade: 11 • Sports: Football, wrestling • Academics: William has a 4.9 weighted GPA, scored 31 on the ACT and plays viola in the school orchestra.

• Parents: Susan & Mike

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f it’s dangerous, then Lafayette High junior William Bossert is all for it. Consider his hobbies on his parent’s farm in Mercer County: t He got his first motorcycle as a 6-year-old. Now, he rides dirt bikes amid the rocky, heavily treed 270 acres of the farm. t His father, Mike, is a retired fireman and has maintained a roofing business for years. William climbed his first ladder as a 3-year-old and is at home on the top of the roof as he is on seat of a motorcycle. t Along with dirt bikes, William rides horses, tractors and operates a bobcat on the farm. t And his two sports at Lafayette?

Football and wrestling – the two toughest sports on campus.

But there’s another side to William – the quiet intellectual. A member of the pre-engineering program at Lafayette, William, 17, carries a 4.9 weighted GPA, scored 31 on the ACT and ranks No. 5 in his class.

He has taken four A.P. classes, including three this year – chemistry, calculus and English. His course load also includes U.S. history, physics, Spanish IV and Japanese IV. And, oh by the way, he is a member of the Lafayette chamber orchestra where he plays viola.

An All-State Orchestra selection this year, William also has received a recognition of Distinguished all three

years at the District Solo and Ensemble Festival.

An accomplished musician, a tough athlete and a strong math-science student, no wonder William was selected to attend summer leadership camps at West Point and the Naval Academy.

“He was military before the academies even considered him,” said his mother, Susan. “He is selfmotivated and a hard worker.”

William played center at Jessie Clark Middle for three year before he grew into a tall and lanky freshman. Now, he’s a 6-foot-1, 200-pound linebacker who wrestled this season at 195.

He started wrestling as a way to stay in shape for football but then fell in love with the sport.

As a 182-pound sophomore, he wrestled at 195 in the Woodford County tournament and went 4-0.

This year, he won 26 matches, was ranked 12th in the state, placed second in the City and second in the Region, losing to the eventual state runner-up.

He twice lost narrow decisions in the regular season to the eventual state champ and qualified for the State tournament.

With football, wrestling, the viola and his schoolwork, William’s mantra is the same: “I want to be the best I can be.”

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Two Scholar Athletes a year will be picked at random to share $2,500 in scholarships provided by Mike Pulliam, a Rector Hayden Realtor and instructor at Man O’ War Golf.

Other contributors are Howard Smith of Southern Automotive Garage Equipment, Barry and Mike Barrett of Auto Excel, local CPA Kenny Frank and PBI Bank.

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asbury university presents

April 2014

— educator of the Month —

Veronica Napier:

A Contagious Love for Learning It’s 7:45 a.m. on a recent Tuesday and Veronica Napier is putting the finishing touches on the visual for the new math unit for her fifth-graders at Justice Elementary in Winchester.

When the dozen or so posters describing cubes, pyramids and cones for the lesson on the volume of solids are affixed to the wall, Napier is thrilled.

“Sure I was excited,” the 33-yearold veteran of 7 years in the classroom, said. “How could you not love that? The students know that I love them, and when I show them that I love math, they will love math.”

No wonder colleagues describe Napier as enthusiastic and passionate. That’s the way it has been for Napier since she realized as a second-grader in Mrs. Walton’s classroom in Pike County that education was her calling.

The daughter, granddaughter and great-granddaughter of coal miners

in Eastern Kentucky, Napier was the first in her family to graduate college. She now holds a master’s degree in gifted education and is working on a second master’s in library science.

“I’ve always known that I wanted to teach,” she said. “This is what I was born to do.”

Her colleagues recognize her whole-hearted dedication.

“She sets such high expectations for the students,” Principal Angie Taylor said. “She focuses on every single student and is always thinking, ‘What can I do next?’”

Perhaps that explains her indefatigable work ethic. Napier puts in hours of preparation to make her lessons come alive.

“The first couple of years, I lived and breathed teaching and worked to all hours,” she said. “I still do. We can leave at 2:45 p.m. but rarely have I ever done that.”

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Asbury University’s School of Education, which offers undergraduate and graduate degrees for young adults and working

She worked particularly long hours on two projects this school year, one of them for the winter holidays.

Students staged a colonial Christmas. Napier wore a long dress and bonnet, and every student knitted a holiday stocking with yarn, needles and felt.

What was the educational value of the project?

“They will remember it forever,” Napier said. “They will gain an education. That’s the goal of school, isn’t it?

Hard to argue with that.

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