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Celebrating our 21st year!

Lincoln Kids!

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21st Year No. 2

“Birch Tree at Sunset� by Kayleigh Miller, age 8 years old, 2nd grader at Norris Elementary

Summer 2014 May, June and July Your Family Guide for Lincoln and the Surrounding Area

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elcome to the 21st annual summer edition of Lincoln Kids newspaper. A while back I was in Colorado visiting my sister, Jennifer, who like me publishes a community children’s newspaper, Boulder County Kids at bouldercountykids.com.

Beside all the catching up on each other’s lives we talked about our respective newspapers and the trends that we have in common. We both like to share information about health related topics with our readers and the subject of drinking pop came up. My sister says she has been receiving more and more information concerning the long range problems that excessive

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pop drinking has on children.

She told me that she feels that the single biggest thing parents can do for their children health is “to get their children off sodas, now.” I agree. I had been a big pop drinker all my life. When I was younger I thought that pop was really just flavored water. No big thing.

I was wrong. From personal experience, I received my first and only migraine headache as a result of quitting soda coldturkey.

Research shows that pop has long term debilitating effects.

Studies have shown that regular-to-excessive pop intake may result in obesity, which can lead to diabetes. The acidity of pop should be noted as well--that alone can yield bone loss, tooth decay, & acid reflux. The body operates best when it is slightly alkaline and pop is highly acidic. An acidic body is more prone to getting sick. The body tries to make itself alkaline by taking minerals out of it’s main storage place, namely the

Advertising, Artwork, Article, & Calendar Deadline for the 2014 Fall Issue is June 10th. (comes out 1st week of August)

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bones. (I have been diagnosed with Osteoporosis-, a.k.a. weak bones). Just recently a study has linked diet pop with heart disease in women, as well as possible memory loss.

When I was growing up diabetes was relatively unknown.

Now it is an epidemic, with Type 2 affecting more and more children. Diabetes is no fun. I know because I have been a diabetic for over 40 years. I hope you will consider doing some research to see if you should cut back or cut out the soda available in your household.

I have a friend who once lost 50 pounds simply by removing Mountain Dew from his diet. He didn’t change anything else, he just dropped the Dew. Kicking the habit is tough, though, he’s back on it and the weight quickly returned. If you or a family member could benefit from not drinking pop, perhaps a trial experiment this summer could Summer 2014 Cover Artist Kayleigh Miller, age 8 years old 2nd grader at Norris Elementary

Kayleigh was born a creative soul. She loves to express herself through art and drawing. She has a very vivid imagination that helps foster her artwork with detail and colors. She developed her love for art from her uncle. He spent 3½ years in London, England studying fashion design. He has helped her love for art continue to grow with various art sets and drawing supplies over the years. In her spare time, Kayleigh loves to spend time outdoors playing soccer, volleyball or jumping on the trampoline. She also stays busy participating in competitive cheerleading. She lives at home with her Mom, two sisters, Madelyn (11) and Gabrielle (2) and her dog Jada and cat Milo.

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produce some positive results.

There are plenty of alternative drinks--herbal tea, for example, is refreshing and caffeine free.

There are many health related articles in this issue, including our regular columnist, Dr. Bob Rauner, MD, MPH, of the Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln, with his article on page 19. Another health related article sent to us by Luke Meir, MA, PLMPH, CSN, the Nutritional Counselor at the Lincoln Racquet Club talks about the food industry and how they are even using artificial sweeteners in baby food! I urge you to check them both out.

I hope you enjoy our big summer activities issue! There is so much available in our area for the enrichment of our children. The Lincoln area really is a great place to raise a family and “be a kid.” I hope you have a wonderful summer. I know I will.

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Sunday with a Scientist at Morrill Hall

By Mandy Haase, Public Relations Coordinator, University of Nebraska State Museum

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hildren and adults have held walking sticks and millipedes, explored solar energy, and come face to face with Nebraska reptiles during Sunday with a Scientist at the University of Nebraska State Museum in Morrill Hall.

Sunday with a Scientist is a fun informal afternoon held the third Sunday of each month to educate children and families on topics related to science and natural history. The popular event series welcomes a new scientist each

month from various “Each Sunday UNL departments, with a Scientist the Museum, and program shows other institutions kids things that to highlight curthey have never rent research. Each encountered event is unique as before. What betpresenters find varter way to give ious ways to presthem a head start ent scientific inforin learning about mation through On the third Sunday of each month, science and natuchildren will explore a different demonstrations, ral history?” topic about science and natural activities or by conFor more history. ducting science on information on site.

Sunday with a Scientist and other “Children are filled with curiosUniversity of Nebraska State ity and have a drive to learn,” says Museum events, visit www.musePriscilla Grew, Museum Director. um.unl.edu or call 402-472-2642.

Sunday with a Scientist Third Sunday of Each Month 1:30-4:30pm Morrill Hall, UNL City Campus Regular Museum Admission

My Scaly, Furry, Feathery... Face Book Friends

By Mark Martin and the Lincoln Children’s Zoo

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f you are on Facebook, like me, you’ve probably received several friendship requests.

Since I am a friend of the Lincoln Children’s Zoo, I have a few “new” friends I would like you to know about:

Betty My name is Betty and I am a Galapagos tortoise. My friends, Harvey and Hales, live at the zoo with me. We are all five years old.

Did you know that we can live to be over 100 years old? We can get really big too, some fully grown adults have weighed-in at 475 pounds! In the zoo I eat assorted green grasses and hay, but if I were living in the wild on the Galapagos Islands, I would eat grass, vines, cactus fruit and assorted vegetation. I can only move about 0.16 mph, compared to humans, who walk at 2.8 mph!

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Yukon

Hi, I’m Yukon. Hudson and I are the Reindeer at the zoo! In the wild, we are found in the artic and subarctic regions. We are both 14 years old and were only born eight days apart! Did you know that both the male and female reindeer have antlers? Winter is our favorite season. We don’t even get cold because our hairs are hollow and keep us warm!

Clara & Norbert

We are European white storks, and our names are Clara and Norbert! We are both 26 years old.

Did you know that we can build very large nests that are almost seven feet wide? That’s huge! In the wild, we eat insects, worms, fish, frogs and small rodents, and in the zoo we eat fish, meat and grains. We are very good eaters and can eat up to 60% of our body weight per day!

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India

Hi, my name is India and I am one of seven peafowls that roam the Zoo year-round! Male peafowl are called peacocks and females are called peahens. We like to live in moist forests in the wild. At the zoo, we eat fruits, vegetables, seeds and meat, but in the wild we would eat seeds, insects and small mammals and reptiles. Peafowls have eleven different calls and males have an extravagant train of feathers made of many different colors!

My name is Elliot and I am a Blue and Gold Macaw. Macaw’s can be found in forests, rainforests, woodlands or savannah-like habitats. I eat nuts, seeds and fruits in the zoo, just as I would if I were in the wild! Males and females look alike and we mate for life! When we climb, we use our beak as a third foot. Since our bones are hollow and we have a wide wingspan we can fly up to 35 mph!

For more Information on the zoo visit: LincolnZoo.org

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Summer 2014 Kids’ Classes * Teddy’s Cattle Drive * Pastimes and Playthings

15th and P Streets

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June 19+20

9:30-12

May 29 July 25 * Victorian Embroidery July 16 * Block Party: Quilt Projects July 17 * A Day in the Life of a Native American Child Aug. 7

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* Villasur Hide Painting

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June 4 June 4 June 10 June 18

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* History of Railroads in Nebraska * Farm Life in Nebraska 1920s-1940 * Nebraskans in World War II

June 11 June 26+27 July 9

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* Weather in Nebraska

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* Nebraska Cowboys * Half-Pint Homesteaders * Native American Cache Pits * Nebraska Map Symbols

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Visit www.nebraskahistory.org and click on “For Kids” for registration forms and class descriptions. For additional questions please contact Judy Keetle at 402-471-4757 or judy.keetle@nebraska.gov.

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Lincoln Quiltfest 2014: Colors from the Prairie

By Sheila Green

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ids Quilt is a fun place to take a break from the activities at the quilt show (Lincoln Quiltfest) held at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Lincoln. Located on the stage adjacent to the quilt show, we have plenty of tables and chairs where parents or grandparents can take a well-deserved break and hang out with their little ones as they do quilting-related activities.

Children can sew a simple block that can be taken home, or donate it to be sewn into a charity quilt.

They can design a quilt with graph paper and markers, glue fabric squares onto paper to make quilt blocks, put together fabric quilt puzzles, or do a quilting-related word puzzle, Children can pick up a “Scavenger Hunt” activity at the

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Kids Quilt Area Admission’s table as they enter the festival. The hunt will send kids searching for images within quilts on display throughout the event. It’s a fun challenge to win a small prize--they just simply write the number of the quilt where they found the image on their scavenger hunt sheet and bring it back to the welcome table. (All answers are accepted, whether or not they finished or got them all right.) If you just want to relax we will have children’s books with a

quilting theme to read or be read 12th, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to! Be sure to view our special catAdmission is $1 for school aged egory of quilts made children, adults $6. by children assisted by Lincoln Quiltfest 2014: Our biennial quilt Colors of the Prairie an adult member of the St. Mark’s United Methodist, show will feature 84 & Pioneers Lincoln Quilters Guild.

500+ quilts, Vendor July 10-11, 9am-8pm There will be fun for Mall, Cafe, Modern July 12, 9am-3pm all ages at Quiltfest!

Quilts, Quilts by Men, Lincoln Quiltfest 2014 will Intergenerational Quilts, Attic be held at St. Mark’s United Treasures, Demonstrations, Quilt Methodist Church, 84th & Auction & more!

Pioneers, Thursday and Friday, Complete show details at www.

July 10th & 11th from 9:00 a.m.

LincolnQuiltersGuild.org or by to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, July calling 402-483-0453.

“Architecture”

By Olivia Zoubek, Kindergarten, Norris Elementary, Ben Lueder, Art Teacher

“Trees”

By Sydney Guthard, 2nd grader, Norris Elementary, Ben Lueder, Art Teacher

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Preserve the Joy of Summer Through Art

By Shelly Stoltenberg, Education Director, LUX Center for the Arts

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love early summer with all the new beginnings, fresh air, birds chirping and warm breezes. I especially love the beautiful full blooms of late spring flowers. Unfortunately, spring flowers are a fleeting beauty that we will soon miss. But don’t despair; this project will keep their beauty around a little longer, allowing you to share the joy of flowers with your family and friends.

Pressed Flowers Note Cards

Step 1. Begin the fun with a flower hunt in your yard. Choose smaller flowers without thick parts.

Pansies and violas work great. With thicker and larger flowers such as peonies and tulips, dry individual petals instead of the whole flower.

Step 2. Gather your flowers and put that old phonebook to use!

Layer your flowers throughout the

book, pressing the petals out evenly. Place a heavy object on top of the phonebook.

Check the flowers every few days until they are dried.

Step 3. Once your pressed flowers are ready, it’s time to break out the cardstock paper and glue.

Find a few envelopes (the size is up to you). Fold and cut your paper into the size of your envelopes.

Place the flowers on your card and gently tack them into place with a small drop of glue.

Step 4.

While the glue is drying, cut clar contact paper to the exact size of your cards. Once the glue is dried, cover your beautiful creation in contact paper. Now, the flowers are preserved!

Step 5. Write a little note on your handmade Pressed Flower Note Card, mail to a friend and share your creation.

Once you have tried this activity,

join us at the LUX. We can show you and your children other ways to get creative. We have several great summer camps June through August, as well as our 4-week Saturday class series.

And parents, don’t forget about your own need for fun and creativity. We have lots of class offerings for you in one-day workshops and 4- or 6-week class series.

Register for classes online at luxcenter.org or call us at (402) 4668692. LUX Center for the Arts is located in historic University Place at 2601 N. 48th at the corner of 48th and Baldwin in north Lincoln. Free parking is available. For information contact Shelley Stoltenberg, Director of Education at shelley@ luxcenter.org.

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Mon.-Fri., June 09-13, 9:30am-12:30pm Tuition: $100 LUX members (non-members $125)

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Make colorful works inspired by other cultures.

Methods include embroidery, beadwork, felting, and more.

Saturdays, July 12, 19, 26 and Aug. 2, 1-2:30pm Tuition: $52 LUX members (non-members $65)

Community Arts Afternoon

FREE and Open to the Public Sunday, June 1, 1-4pm

Our free annual summer family event will feature hands-on art activities for all ages. Help us celebrate our home’s 100th birthday with cake and an ice cream social!

Paper-Palooza (SYMIX-01) Ages 10-13

Join the paper party! Make handmade paper and create projects in collage, origami, paper quilling, and paper sculpture.

Saturdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 1-2:30pm Tuition: $52 LUX members (non-members $65)

Where Creativity and Community Meet! Visit www.luxcenter.org to see a list of classes and register online.

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Vicki Wood’s Library Picks For Young Readers

By Vicki Wood, Youth Services Supervisor, Lincoln City Libraries Bennett Martin Public Library

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ftentimes, when parents come with their children to register for the Summer Reading Program, they ask if we have a list of recommended books for summer reading. Last year we featured a list and multiple copies of 100 of the best picture books published over the last 50 years. This summer, we will offer multiple copies and a list of 100 of the best fiction books written for elementary-age students.

We used School Library Journal’s list of Top 100 Children’s novels, garnered from poll results of school and public librarians across the country as our basic list. Then we did an internal poll of our librarians and filled in the gaps created by removing multi-

ple titles for the same series. For instance, the Harry Potter books show up in several different positions, but we only included the titles in the one category that got the highest rating. This allowed us to add some of our staff favorites to the list that didn’t make the School Library Journal’s cut, and to round out the list with some highly regarded multicultural titles.

Here’s a sneak peak at the top 10 from the School Library Journal list.

Charlotte’s Web (1952) A Wrinkle in Time (1962) H arry

Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (1997) The Giver (1993) The Lion, the Witch and the

Wardrobe (1950) Holes (1998) From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler (1967)

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Anne of Green Gables (1908) The Westing Game (1978) Bridge to Terebithia (1977) The complete list features books from every decade of the twentieth century, as well as some from the past 15 years. It’s wonderful to see old favorites alongside modern classics and to see more books published that stretch our ideas about the human story; giving voice to characters we haven’t seen in children’s literature.

I challenge Lincoln families to discover creative ways to interact with this list this summer and in the coming years. One fam-

ily may choose to read ten of these books aloud in the next year.

Another may try to read one from each decade, starting with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900).

How about tackling all of the books in which animals are the main characters, or the novels in which girls play a prominent role.

One could listen to five of these classic novels and then view the movies based on the books.

We’d love to hear about the creative ways you used this list this summer, as a family or as a single reader, or whatever configuration you choose. We will have forms families can fill out to create their own 100 Best challenge and we will post these on the library’s Facebook page during the summer and fall months.

See you in the library this summer!

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Don’t just sit around this Summer.

Join us for Summer Dance!

Summer Programs at STUDIO 2 Run June 9th–July 24th Featuring: • Introduction to dance for pre-schoolers • Ballet/Tap Combo for 5 & 6 year olds • Ballet–Advanced Pointe for all ages • Beginning Jazz–Advanced for all ages • Beginning Tap • Hip-Hop • Adult classes too!

For information call

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It’s Time to Camp Incredible! at Lincoln Children’s Museum

By Miss Flowers, Education Director, Lincoln Children’s Museum

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ummer is rapidly approaching and there is a plethora of options on how to spend your long days and warm summer nights: holidays with family and friends, backyard barbeques, get-aways & vacations, time at the pool, and of course the many summer programming options for kids. I hope you will add Lincoln Children’s Museum to your list of your summer vacation plans. A day spent out of the heat playing in our one-of-akind exhibits, creating long lasting family memories, is a day well spent. Or consider an evening of kid-friendly music at our free summer concert series, Music & Mozzarella. And what is summer without camp? We have weeklong camps for elementary stu-

dents every week of the summer.

Camp Incredible! is our theme for the summer camp season, but it is much more than that. It’s a destination where curiosity meets creativity, exploration collides with entertainment, and friends connect through summer fun. No matter the camp or the theme, our campers will engage in hands-on learning through a blend of educational activities, creative exploration, and active play. Lincoln has so much to offer young, eager minds. Walking field trips downtown and community visitors are incorporated into camp plans when appropriate. For Yuckology camp we will team up with University of Nebraska-Lincoln students and

researchers to learn about how some bacteria in the body can be good and make us strong.

This summer we have something for everyone. With art, science, cooking, and performing arts camps, from Super Science Sleuths to ¡Muy delicioso!, I hope to inspire all the future chefs, artists, scientists, directors, and actors among us. Even preschoolers can

get in on the fun with our monthly Preschool Play Days.

Join us and make new friends, create and learn through play—and prepare to have one INCREDIBLE summer!

For more information, please visit www.lincolnchildrensmuseum.org or call 402-477-4000.

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What is the best way to get kids outside?

By Lindsay Rogers, Wildlife Education Specialist for the

however, require critical thinking skills. For example, if you want to cross the creek, there are many way to do this… some ways will work better than others, but with critical thinking and problemsolving skills, crossing the creek can be accomplished. The same goes for building a fort, making a scavenger hunt or playing hideand-seek. These fun, outside activities require creativity, and creativity is a critical skill when problem-solving!

But what is the best way to get children to be happy and energetic? Go outside! Children (and adults) who spend time outside have significantly reduced stress levels. Spending time outside will reduce cortisol (the stress hormone) in your body.

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s parents, we all want the best for our children. We want to make sure they are learning, that they are happy (most of the time) and that they are healthy. We try to provide them with healthy snacks, a balanced dinner, plenty of exercise, and new learning opportunities.

But what is the best way to get children to learn, explore and wonder about the world around them? Go outside! Research shows that children who are actively engaged in learning in an outdoor or natural setting perform better on standardized tests.

More importantly, children who learn while outside develop better problemsolving skills photo by Lindsay Rogers – something that everyone, no matter their And why is this good? Increased career, needs. Many indoor games levels of cortisol in your body can (board games, video games, etc.) lead to numerous long-term health have a right and a wrong way effects such as heart disease, to play. Many outside activities, weight gain, sleep problems, poor

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your children to play outside is a great way to ensure they will be tired and ready for bed at a reasonable hour!

But for all these health and learning benefits to happen, you have to get children outside. photo by Lindsay Rogers So, what is the best way to get children outside? memory or concentration, anxiety Go with them! Go outside and and depression. Plus, spending read books together. Plant a time outside has proven to reduce garden together. Sit on your front behavior problems in many porch at night and listen for owls adolescents.

(I hear them all over Lincoln!).

And what is the best way to get Look for roly-polies under the children to be healthy? Go outside! mulch and rocks.

Spending just 30 minutes a day Or venture to a local or state outside in your backyard, local park. Mahoney State Park has park, or State Recreation Area fantastic hiking trails. Pioneers can lead to better sleep at night.

Park is a great place for a prairie Why is sleep so important? Sleep picnic. Branched Oak Lake is is when your body regenerates perfect for throwing in a fishing itself. Regular lack of sleep can line. Local city parks are full of lead to several long-term issues, adventure, too. Peterson Park is like slowed growth in children, great for watching ducks in the obesity, diabetes, and depression. summer. Tierra Park is the perfect Additionally, the only time your place to see turkey vultures in brain coverts short-term memory the evening. And Union Plaza is into long-term memory is when wonderful for riding your bike! you sleep. What does this mean So, in the end, what is the best for your children? Everything they way to get kids outside? Go with learn in school each day is retained them! What you do outside is in their brain only when they sleep. not important, getting outside is!

Children who do not get enough Consider this your invitation to go sleep on a regular basis often outside! fall behind in school. Encouraging

Enrolling for 2014-2015 Westminster Preschool is a N.A.E.Y.C. accredited developmental learning program where children enjoy a safe nurturing environment with a small 1-8 teacher-student ratio. Art activities, stories and songs, large motor activities and learning centers allow children to grow spiritually, emotionally, socially, physically and intellectually.

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Westminster Preschool Wiggles Its Way to Going Green “Red Wiggler” worms from Uncle Jim’s Worm Farm in Spring Grove, Pennsylvania, and three months later students and teachers are seeing waste disappear and worm populations grow.

“We’ve already more than doubled our worm population,” Schneider said.

The preschool’s vermicomposting is one of the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department’s EcoHealthy Child Care pilot projects on ways families can go green.

By Kalee Olson

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ebruary 20, 2014 – Preschoolers at Westminster started learning early how to solve one of the world’s biggest problems —an ever-growing amount of waste— and they’re doing it with worms.

In November, Preschool Director Suzanne Schneider was contacted by Gina Egenberger with the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department to see if the preschool would be interested in starting a worm farm.

Together, they ordered 1,000

The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia

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Through vermicomposting, worms take in food and paper waste and turn it into nutrient-rich compost. The class, which feeds its worms leftovers from lunch like crackers, lettuce and apple slices, hopes to use its compost this spring in its herb garden outside.

“As our worm population grows, we may even be able to sell worms to the community for fishing bait,” Schnieder said.

The system used by Schneider’s also highlights the work of Drs. Sally and Bennett Shaywitz, co-founders and co-directors of the Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity, to illuminate the hidden origins and implications of dyslexia. Proving that dyslexia is a neurological issue and not a character flaw, THE BIG PICTURE beautifully illustrates that, while the condition is an obstacle, it also carries some unique advantages, and ultimately can be overcome.

classes, the Worm Factory 360, uses a stack of trays in what is called a “self-sorting upward migrating system.” Plainly said, as food is added to the topmost tray, worms work their way up leaving behind waste in various stages of decomposition in the trays below. After approximately 90 days, the vermicompost in the bottom tray is ready for harvest.

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By Cheri Rae, submitted by the Nebraska Dyslexia Association

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e got to read aloud to the other kids in class, the ones who just couldn’t read as well, who just weren’t as smart…or so we thought.

Most people believe reading skills reflect intelligence — in essence, you read well if you’re smart, and if you struggle to read, your intelligence just doesn’t quite measure up. The corollary is that the obviously smart person who struggles to read just isn’t trying hard enough. Both beliefs are wrong.

I never appreciated the gift of easy reading — or the pain, humiliation, embarrassment, and damage to self-esteem associated with reading difficulties — until I woke up to the fact my smart little boy just wasn’t catching on, no matter how hard he worked.

Others in the class were reading to learn, while he was still learning to read. They were reading for pleasure, while he was reading in pain. He had no difficulty learning, just reading

When Reading Hurts

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A Mother Learns to Decode “Sometimes mined by scores I read stuff Dyslexia with the Help of Her Son on standardized and Other Experts tests — and his twice and future life chances it doesn’t depend on measuring up. make any sense, and I get confused.

With all the negativity heard I have to concentrate so much on the about dyslexia, the great irony is reading in the textbook, I can’t learn that the pantheon of creative spirwhat I’m supposed to be learning its, original thinkers, innovators, and about. So it takes forever to keep super-achievers is filled with distingoing back and read it again. Then I guished dyslexics who struggled in run out of time and have lots of homework. When we’re reading out loud in school, including some of the smartclass, I sometimes look at a word and est people who ever lived: Albert I say what I think it is, then read three Einstein and Thomas Edison. Add presidents Thomas Jefferson and John more words, and realize it’s wrong.

F. Kennedy; Steven Spielberg and So I go back and say it correctly and Steve Jobs; Babe Ruth and Magic then I lose my thought. I don’t really Johnson; Goldie Hawn and Whoopi stay on the lines that much. I might Goldberg; and Charles Schwab. get to the end of a sentence, and skip One in five — that is the estimated a line and then go back, and I’m all number of children in public schools jumbled up and have to stop, and then who have some degree of dyslexia.

I feel embarrassed.”

That means that in a typical school With his keen observational skills, classroom of 30 kids, six of them are outside-the-box thinking, and easygoing ability to get along with just about struggling to keep up — through no everyone, life was pretty easy for fault of their own. Because of the way him, everywhere but at school. There, their brains are wired, the most com-

mon teaching practices — taking notes during a lecture, reading off the board, writing essays, reading aloud — are, for kids with dyslexia, pure torture.

It took a massive effort to get my dyslexic son the reading program that teaches him in the way his brain learns.

My hope — no, my expectation — is that we provide every dyslexic student with the same opportunity. Surely we’re smart enough to do that.

Read the entire article by Cheri Rae, a long-time writer for the Santa Barbara Independent — www.independent.com/news/2010/oct/28/ when-reading-hurts. For more information on dyslexia and related reading difficulties, contact the Nebraska Dyslexia Association at www.ne-da. org” www.ne-da.org or call 402-4346434.

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Fitness and Active Living at Summer Day Camps

By Dan Payzant, MS, CPRP, Director of Irving Recreation Center

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incoln families are concerned about raising healthy, active kids. We want our children to enjoy life to its fullest now and as they grow older. We know fitness is related to overall physical health and wellbeing, and readers of Lincoln Kids! may be familiar with a recent report that physical fitness is also linked to success on Nebraska state tests on math and reading. At the same time, experts suggest the amount of time for physical activity in schools has dropped below levels needed to maintain good health. This is one of the many areas where the importance of other organizations, school partners, and Community Learning Centers (CLCs) comes into play.

Parks and recreation agencies often play a leading role in meeting this type of community need.

Evidence is growing that shows parks and recreation departments are building healthier communities nationwide. Top health officials at the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirm that parks and recreation is a critical solution for many of our nation’s health problems.

Lincoln Parks and Recreation programs for children and youth are intentionally focused on increasing opportunities for physical activity, providing education about good nutrition, and improving access to healthy food.

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low levels of attendance. This is great news among reports that fitness gains made during the school year may be lost during the summer!

This summer Lincoln Parks and Recreation will work with UNL Extension in Lancaster County to train 20 AmeriCorps members to provide nutrition and food education to campers using older youth as teachers. The Parks and Recreation Department also received a grant to incorporate fun, evidence-based nutrition and healthy living activities into existing day camp programming. Not enrolled this summer? It is not too late to sign up!

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The results are promising.

Almost 850 young people participated in Lincoln Parks and Recreation “FUNdamental Healthy Me” Summer Day Camps at eight locations during 2013.

Campers were tested on aerobic fitness, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility. About two-thirds of campers who completed each test improved, and campers who had high attendance generally showed greater improvement than those who had

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Count Your Family’s Way to Healthy Living This Summer!

By Angelina Stovall-Amos, MS Public Health Educator at Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department

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ave you heard of the 5-4-3-2-1 Go!® countdown? It’s a simple, evidence-based message that can help guide our families to count their way to healthier living. This summer, we’re focusing on getting one or more hours of physical activity a day. Let’s get moving now so we can stay active during fall and winter!

Physical activity is not just exercise. Did you know that doing household chores, gardening, taking the stairs, and walking to the store all count as being physically active? Now you can see how easy it will be to get one hour of physical activity in a day! By being more active, we give ourselves health rewards such as decreased stress, more energy, controlling our weight, sleeping better, and bonding with our family and friends.

Lincoln has many play spaces and offers many events throughout the summer to keep people active, including marathons, hiking trails, farmers’ markets, sand volleyball courts, and walking and biking

trails. Keep your eyes open for all the possibilities you and your family can do to stay active and have fun!

Keep in mind that being physically active for one or more hours can be split up. Watch the minutes add up as you choose to walk with your family after dinner instead of watching TV, take the stairs instead of the elevator, walk your child to school and bike to work instead of driving. Be a positive role model and show your family how easy it is to choose the healthier habit. Then, praise them when they try new activities!

So let’s get moving, Lincoln!

Take the 5-4-3-2-1 Go!® physical activity challenge this summer and count your family’s way to healthy living. Log on to http://lincoln. ne.gov/city/health/educat/disease. htm for quick tips and downloadable resources or contact Angelina at AStovall-Amos@lincoln.ne.gov or 402-441-6277 about 5-4-3-2-1 Go!® and how to get involved.

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Lincoln Kids!

Take a Turn for the Better

By Anita K. Lovell, MA, LMHP, CPC, Adultspan Counseling

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ou may think summertime is easy, but it can be more challenging than the school year for some of our children and adolescents.

Your daughter, Anna, tells you her friend, Emily, told her she couldn’t come over to play after there were already set arrangements. Anna finds out Emily invited someone else over in her place. Anna is so distressed. You want to help, but don’t know how.

Resilience is the outcome of an interactive process between the individual and the environment.

Personal Resiliency is the capacity to recover from adverse circumstances. The areas of Personal Resiliency are the following…

• Sense of Mastery: optimism, self-efficacy and adaptability increases the likelihood that the individual will be able to cope with adverse circumstances.

• Sense of Relatedness: Relationships with others and sense of relatedness serves to minimize stress. This often will involve Basic Trust, Comfort, Tolerance of Differences, and Social Support.

• Emotional Reactivity: vulnerability to stress or impact from adversity is related to the individuals pre-existing level of emotional reactivity. This will often involve Impairment, Recovery,

and Sensitivity.

Parental interventions to consider could be: Identifying Strengths. Help your child/adolescent identify strengths by giving very specific praise, compliments, etc. You can do this anytime you observe a positive behavior. It is too common that praise and compliments are given only when the child/ adolescent surprises a parent with an unforeseen behavior. But what about the expected behaviors?

Examples include regular chores (e.g., dishes, taking out the trash, wiping off the table, etc), reading a book in their room, getting along with others, etc. If we praise behaviors, anticipated or not, the chances of them increasing are much greater.

Identifying Strength Distracters.

Identify critical issues from life circumstances that may be making it difficult to identify your child’s strengths. Awareness is one of the first steps to feeling better.

Examples of strength distracters could be everyday tasks like doing the dishes, putting in a load of laundry, reading a magazine, cleaning the bathroom, watching television, etc. When your child is engaging in a positive activity, praises and/or compliments could increase that desirable behavior you are expecting.

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Examples of appropriate ways to express your feelings are go for a walk or a bike ride, journaling your feelings, talking to a family member or friend, weeding your garden, reading a book on your patio while catching a few rays of sunshine, taking a night out with some friends, etc. Some of

Summer can be stressful for kids.

Here are some helpful tips... these ideas and several others may help diffuse these uncomfortable feelings and/or the unfortunate circumstances.

Exploring Relationships.

Use strong relationships to help overcome difficulties. You can strengthen this relationship with your youth by working on bettering your communication skills.

Listening and talking is the key to a healthy connection between you and your child/adolescent.

However, parenting is hard work and maintaining a good connection with youth can be challenging, especially since parents are dealing with many other pressures. Some communication strategies you may want to consider are: • Be available for your child.

• Let them know you’re listening • Respond in a way they know you hear Stress management. When there is higher than average emotional discomfort, intervention must focus on management. One way of coping with difficult situations could be to find the positive in the situation; Positive Self Talk. You

can help your child think of positive statements when you see they are needing extra support. For example, Anna could tell herself one of many positive statements to help her cope with the situation involving her friend, Emily. For example, “I’m a great friend”, “Maybe I could go to her house another time”, “Maybe Anna told Emily she could come over long before she told me I could come over”, “Maybe her mom told her she could only have one friend over”, or “Maybe I could invite a friend over to my house instead”.

Don’t be fooled, this is a challenging skill to acquire, especially when we are experiencing uncomfortable feelings at the same time.

Stress, also known as anxiety, is a mood we experience. Stress is viewed by most people as negative. While some stress is good stress, it may also become unmanageable. Anxiety is not commonly focused on any specific threat.

Anxiety is characterized by excessive, uncontrollable, exaggerated, and often irrational worry about everyday things that is disproportionate to the actual source of worry. When resiliency is not working, it may be time to contact a mental health professional.

If you need more than just resiliency for your youth to take a turn for the better this summer, you can call Anita K. Lovell, MA, LMHP, CPC at (402) 325-0117 ext 3 to schedule an appointment today. There are various stress management skills that could be helpful when resiliency just isn’t enough! She will be able to assist your youth with further effective coping strategies and/or ways to express themselves appropriately if/when experiencing emotional discomfort.

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By Bob Rauner, MD, MPH Director of the Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln

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wo years ago we had a great discussion with several Lincoln Public Schools PE teachers questioning whether kids returning to school after the summer break were in better shape or worse. Some thought the kids were more active during the summer and therefore were in better shape when they returned to school. Others thought just the opposite, theorizing that too many kids were inside playing video games over the summer and eating junk food.

We decided to answer the questions ourselves last school year by conducting fitness testing in the fall when kids started school and again in the spring before they went home. Would the kids do better when the school year started or when the school year ended?

Don’t Lose it Over the Summer

The answer? On average kids became more fit during the school year and were less fit after the summer. On the individual level, there is a wide variety between students. Some likely are in better shape after an active summer while others lose ground due to being inactive and indoors. So, be cautious about assuming that all kids are inside and inactive. But, on the community level it appears we lose it over the summer.

Other studies tracking child obesity also confirm these results when measuring kid’s weights throughout the year. Kids tend to maintain or achieve a healthier weight during the school year, but then struggle over summer vacation. This is especially true in lower income and minority students. Surprisingly, one of these studies also followed underweight children and found that these kids did better during the school year as well. The school environment

actually helps support healthy weight for kids with either issue!

So what should parents do?

Some helpful tips include enrolling your kids in activities over the summer and preselecting your children’s food options. There are many summer activities for kids including youth sports through YMCA, summer school programs run by the community learning centers, and programs run by neighborhood recreation centers.

Options range from competitive youth sports, non-competitive programs like dance, or simple open gym/pick-up style games at recreation centers. One community level option we want to encourage for older kids is joining the Lincoln effort to repeat its winning performance on the national bike challenge. You can check out a list of summer activity ideas fit for any budget at www.healthylincoln. org/fuelyoursummer. Another way parents can help is preselecting

their children’s food choices by only stocking the refrigerator and pantry with healthier options. It may seem a little too obvious, but the easiest way to keep your kids from consuming junk food and sugar-sweetened beverages is to simply not buy them. Kids consume what they have in the kitchen, so if only healthy options are present, that is what they will eat. Another strategy is to prepare fruits and vegetables so they are ready to eat. Unwashed grapes seem to sit in the bag, but as soon as they are washed and move to a container they soon disappear. The same is true of vegetables that are cut into bite size pieces. A little prep on weekends can lead to a much better week of eating for both kids and parents.

Our goal is to help Lincoln become more fit and healthy.

Consider taking some of these healthy steps today!

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Lincoln Kids!

Walking Through History: The Lincoln Capitol Building Exterior Veranda

By Gretchen M. Garrison

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inally the days have arrived when taking a stroll outside is a possibility. You have cruised around your neighborhood a few times but going around the block is definitely losing its appeal. Perhaps you are ready for a new destination, but one that still keeps your kids moving. Look no further than the exterior Pomenade of the Nebraska Capitol building located in downtown Lincoln.

Going inside the capitol building is a breathtaking experience, yet the outside was designed with equal care and consideration.

What I appreciate about this experience is that kids can go a quite a distance on each side of the building. Plenty of room to move about, with the walkways being wide

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enough that children should not be in the way, especially once they learn to slow down at the corners.

Once the children have released a bit of pent up energy, a bit of learning can take place while you are moving around.

Here are several suggestions as to how to focus your walk.

Counties: All 93 counties are represented around the edge of the building. Can you find Lancaster? Do you have relatives that live in other parts of the state? Find their counties. My kids enjoyed finding the county name where their grandparents live.

Look for symbols of Nebraska agriculture in the wall sculptures.

How many ears of corn can you

find? How about buffalo? Can you find the sheaves of wheat?

That one will probably be a bit more challenging.

Older kids could also benefit from this walk.

They could have an almost complete history lesson of law and government simply by studying the twenty-one relief sculptures located around the perimeter of the Capitol building. Some of the artwork is more obvious and can easily be interpreted. Since the sculptures represent both ancient and modern law, they do not necessarily go in order as far as layout. See what Bible stories you can recognize. Can you find the contributions that the United

Story Telling Program Inspires Children

o you want to provide outstanding, Godhonoring role models for your elementary-aged children or grandchildren this summer?

Then bring them to America’s Great Stories®, a non-denominational ministry presenting real heroes of American history through costumed storytellers. This year’s featured leaders are: George Washington, famed

educator Booker T. Washington, Katharine Lee Bates who wrote “America the Beautiful,” and basketball inventor James Naismith.

Presentations are historically accurate, kid-friendly, and inspiring.

That is why more than 500 children participated last year!

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Please note that these presentations are solely sponsored by America’s Great Stories.

Simply choose one location as storytellers rotate, and adults are

Tinker Tots Home Daycare & Professional Preschool • A personal relationships with all of our families • Licensed and trained full time staff • Developmentally appropriate practices for early childhood education that supports a range of skills and standards. Activities include: Social and Emotional Development, Physical Development, Language and Literacy, Mathematics and Reasoning, Social Studies, Science, Creative Development, Second Language Acquisition. Music and movement that is theme-connected to the lesson plans.

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asked to remain with the children they bring. Admission is on a firstcome basis. (We encourage large groups to participate at Calvert Community Center where there is the most room.) Children’s Bibles will be available to each child who would like one, while supplies last.

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States has made to the governing process?

Finding the signing of the “Declaration of Independence” is a fun feat for your children to accomplish if they know to look for men standing around a desk.

If you want to be more precise on any details, I highly recommend picking up the brochure “Guide to Exterior Art and Symbolism” that can be found inside the capitol building. The excellent Nebraska Capitol tour guides could also go into more detail before you take your walk if you have kids that will stand still long enough to listen.

Want to learn about more places to see and people to know across Nebraska? You can follow Gretchen on her blog: http:// www.odysseythroughnebraska. wordpress.com.

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To register for BlastOff VBS call 402-489-1510 Visit us online at www.aldersgatelinc.org

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Ages 3-5 years Session 1: June 23-27 Session 2: July 7-11 9:00-10:30 a.m. for beginners 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. prior dance experience

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2014 Weeklong classes with different weekly themes Ages 4 years-grade 5 9 a.m. to noon Tuition: $50 per week For more information: clink@saintpaulumc.org www.saintpaulumc.org Saint Paul UMC

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June 9-13

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June 9-13

Fashion Frenzy

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June 16-20

Space Explorers

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Oh Snap! Kids w/Cameras

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June 23-27

Junior Cake Boss

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July 7-11

Wild About Bugs

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July 7-11

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July 7-11

DIY: Give It a Try

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Comic Shorts

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Lincoln Kids!

The Colorful World of 4H

By Grace Spaulding, age 10, Student at Art Planet

D

id you know that kids who participate in an art program for at least 3 hours a month are 4 times more likely to succeed academically? Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, Dana Gioia, said “There are some truths about life that can be expressed only as stories, or songs, or images. Art delights, instructs, [and] consoles.” I couldn’t agree more and that is why I am so glad I have the opportunity to participate in the Art Planet 4H club and why I think checking out art is worth your time, too.

The first reason I enjoy Art Planet 4H club is because it provides me the freedom to be creative and unique. In art, creativity is expected and encouraged. I love the freedom to experiment with

colors, brush strokes, shades and styles as I work to discover my own unique talent. In art I have the ability to think creativity and enjoy the creative process. I love that there isn’t a right answer to be found, only Burst, by Grace Spaulding, 10, on recycled a process to dispaper collage, Art Planet 4H Club cover and enjoy!

Another thing I love about Art planet 4H is that it and challenges me to think and gives me the chance to be creative create in deeper ways. Working with other people. Having others together we can problem solve and share their ideas and experiences fix things together. We can use art to make our community better! is one of the best ways to grow as Art planet 4H gives me the an artist. I love to hear what my friends are doing and what they chance to do what some of the think of my work. Learning to take world’s most famous artists have done: learn from an excellent their kind criticism helps me grow

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Academy of Rock and school -age youth and for Community Learning Centers located at Norwood Park and Brownell Elementary Schools.

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Academy of Rock

End of Year Spring Finale May 18th 11 am - 7 pm at the Vega

teacher. I sure learn a lot from Tamara, my art teacher at Art planet 4H. She helps me think about colors and textures in new ways and shows me different ways to create art. Really, she helps me see art all around me and thinking about art helps me understand the world and know how I can be a part of it.

I hope you can see why I agree with Gioia that there are many things that are best expressed through art and why I am so thankful that art is a big part of the 4H program for kids. I love being part of Art Planet 4H club and I hope you’ll consider giving art a try too!

Breaking news! Lincoln Kids just learned that Grace Spaulding won Grand Champion at the Lancaster County 4H speech contest with this essay!

Congratulation Grace!

Come to and enjoy...

• Andrew Jackson Higgins Memorial • Columbus Days: Aug. 15 – 17 • Lake North • Great Golf Courses • Unique Downtown Shopping • Historic Glur’s Tavern

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Woodland Hills Golf Course

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$90 per player / $340 per foursome Includes 18 holes with cart, driving range, practice green, appetizers, and pin prizes.

To register and learn more, Call 402.471.3700 or 402.471.1047, or Visit NFCLincoln.org

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Many other attractions and FUN for the entire family! www.visitcolumbusne.com

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By Luke Meier MA, PLMHP, C.S.N., Nutritional Counselor for the Lincoln Racquet Club

L

adies and gentleman I have a public service announcement for those of you who just love to buy the packaged “children’s food” items at your local grocery store.

You might want to reconsider.

When we are purchasing anything in a package that has the money to advertise how “healthy” the product is, in many cases it is wrong.

Take Pop-Tarts for instance. On the brightly colored label, which is strategically studied to entice, it says “Made with 7 essential vitamins and minerals”, and then my other favorite “Made with real fruit”. At this point I have to sigh because those words appeal to the parent’s rational side and how fruits and vitamins are considered good.

Honestly this starts at a young age too. Take a look at baby foods.

Fueled Fooled by Food

Google image the words baby food nutrition labels and what comes up is just horrifying. I am seeing everything from too much fat, which is needed for brain development among other things I will admit, to high amounts of sugar. Some of the packages contain sugar alcohols or artificial sweeteners.

ARTIFICAL SWEETENERS!?

FOR INFANTS!?

Artificial sweeteners and sugar alcohols are sweeter than sugar itself, especially natural sugars found in fruits and vegetables. When artificial anything is added to a product designed for such young and immature taste buds such as infants, then we are setting the brain up for failure later in life. The sweet set point of the brain is raised with artificial sweeteners and therefore the amount and concentration of sweets to now

satisfy raises. Starting this process as a young infant in a harmless looking “Gerber snack bar” is a great way to have the kids choose highly processed and sugary granola bars when older instead of items like oatmeal, eggs, or vegetables.

So I guess the bigger question here is what can we do to avoid setting our children up for failure? I recommend paying attention to the nutrition labels on packaged items, but more importantly buy foods without nutrition labels such as fruits, vegetables, and meats. Other snacks include cheese, nuts, seeds, again, not for everybody, but for most are healthier alternative snacks that can satisfy without the sugar rush any granola bar will give.

If your adolescent son has baseball games all summer, then preplan and package fruit, nuts, cheese sticks, hard boiled eggs, or any homemade items that can be found on any recipe website. Avoid items that are enriched, contain the word

flour, high fructose corn syrup, artificial sweetener, corn syrup, maltodextrin, dextrose, cane syrup, natural sugars, hydrogenated oils, etc.

I know from my own experience that my mom never allowed the “sugary cereals” in the house. I would only get things like Captain Crunch or Lucky Charms when I went to friends’ houses, or was old enough to buy on my own. My mom said that there was just too much junk in those cereals to have.

Still to this day I hold that idea in my head and consider breakfast items one of the sneakiest items on the grocery store shelves.

Just being aware of what is actually in the food items you are purchasing and handing out is a great start. Take the time and energy to read labels and don’t go based off of the bold claims on the front of the package. Feed the kids right, don’t be manipulated, and enjoy the food you consume.

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Kids Activites (not available during summer) Children’s Racquetball Hip Hop Dance Tiny Tots tumbling Kid’s kickboxing Gym & Swim Private & Group tennis Kids Yoga Private & Group swim Boogie Ballet

Adult Classes: Boot Camp BodyCombat BodyFlow BodyPump BodyStep CXworx Core XT Fitness Club 101 Functional Strength / Cardio Circuit H.I.T. Just Abs Kickboxing

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Little Tikes University Summer Camps for Ages 3-6

Camp Sessions: Horse Camp June 23–26

Fun in the Sun Water Camp July 21–24

Preschool/kindergarten Prep Camp August 4–7

Cost is $65, Times: Morning; 8:30-11am or Afternoon; noon-2:30pm Registration forms available on website:

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Preschool Play Days (ages 3-5) One-day Camps: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $25 Members • $30 Non Members

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SAY HELLO TO SUMMER YMCA CAMP KITAKI OVERNIGHT CAMPS YMCA Camp Kitaki has summer camp programs for kids ages 7-17. One week sessions begin June 1st and end August 9th!

• Summer Camp programs • Ranch Camp programs for kids who love horses!

• 1/2 week Adventure Mini Camps for young campers age 7-9 • Two week Leadership Camp programs for teens age 14-17

OUR GOALS YMCA Camp Kitaki strives to provide a safe environment where participants can grow in their: • Relationships • Positive Identity • Values • Skills We do this in a unique natural setting setting with caring role models.

CAMP ACTIVITIES YMCA Camp Kitaki has activities for all interests. Here is a partial list!

• Archery • Crafts • Swimming Pool (with Slides!)

• Nature • Horseback Riding • Natural Playground • Lake (Canoes, Kayaks, and Paddle Boats) • High Challenge Course • Ziplines

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.YMCACAMPKITAKI.ORG OR CALL 402-434-9222 Financial Assistance is available for those who qualify Page 28 • www.lincolnkidsinc.com

Lincoln Kids!

2014 Summer Camp Directory Art Planet Camps

Monday–Thursday summer camps explore art with a different theme each week where students will learn techniques and skills in painting, pottery and more! Students will have the opportunity to display their favorite pieces in an exclusive art show! Visit the website to learn more and register today for your spot in one of Art Planet’s weekly camps! www.artplanetlincoln.com

Camp Got Talent

Coed Dance & Swim Camp at Madonna ProActive. For boys and girls 7-12. June 23-27, 9 am to 3 pm. Cost is $140 for members, $150 for non-members, lunch and snack included.

Register by June 16th. For more information call 402.420.0000 • See ad on page 8.

Fantastic Summer Camps: 3, 7 and 14-day experiences for ages 7–17. Spring Camps too!: One week sessions begin in June through mid-August. Ranch camp for horse lover, 1/2 week adventure mini camps for age 7-9 and leadership camps for ages 14-17. Call 402-434-9222 or visit ymcalincoln.org/kitaki. See ad on page 28.

Camp Kitaki

Day camp for Kindergarten through 9th grade. Leadership training for 7th-9th grade. Go-karts, archery, nature, crafts, outdoor cooking, water games, inflatables and more!

13440 S 25th Street just minutes from Lincoln in Roca. Call 402-423-8746. www.campsonshinememories.org See ad on page 27.

Camp Sonshine Christ Schools Summer Program

Haymarket Theatre

Summer Palooza! Ages 6-12; Sign up for weekly sessions filled with fun activities, learning & excursions all summer long. Centrally located at 43rd & Sumner. Call 402-483-7774 ext 110 or visit www.christschools.org for info & registration. See ad on page 6.

2014 Youth Season Spring and Summer Theatre Camps! 3-wk Performance camps. Mini-Camps. For ages 7-18. Visit: www.haymarkettheatre.org. See ad on page 41.

Husker Summer Camps

Husker Kids camps for children entering 2nd–6th grades; Husker Adventures for youth entering 7th & 8th grades. Nine weekly sessions held June 2 – August 8. At Campus Rec at the University of Nebraska Campus! Call 402-472-3467 or visit crec.unl.edu/youth. See ad page 9.

Language Project

Learn Spanish at Immersion Ranch, a language project kids spanish camp. For more information call 402-430-8360 or languageprojectkids.com. See ad on page 12.

Lincoln Children’s Museum Camps

Preschool Play Days one-day camps for ages 3-5 & Elemmentary week-long camps for ages 6-10. Several dates available.

For more details call 402-477-4000 or visit: LincolnChildrensMusuem.org See ad on page 27.

Lincoln Children’s Zoo Camps

Camps for 3-4 yr.-olds…9:30-11:30AM; 4-5, 6-7 and 8-9 yr.-olds…8:30AM-NOON, 1-4:30PM, or 8:30AM-4:30PM; 10-12 year olds. 8:30AM-4:30PM. Space is limited!

Register at www.lincolnzoo.org See ad on page 5.

Lincoln Karate Clinic Lincoln Racquet Club

June 16th-20th-Summer Break Basic Skills Karate Camp. For students that are new to karate. Emphasis will be placed on beginning skills/basic skills. Students ages 7 to 13. Several Enrollment Options: CALL 483-KICK, Lincoln Karate Clinic, 237 So. 70th Street, 68510 Kids of summer ‘14 week long day camps will keep your child learning & active all summer. Eleven different camps to choose from starting May 26th – August 8th. Attend one or attend them all. Camps range from: Weird Science, Top Chef, and Super Heros to LRC Olympics. Call Colleen at 402-423-2511. lincolnracquetclub.com See ad page 26.

Little Tikes University For ages 3 to 6. Horse Camp: June 23-26. Fun in the Sun Water Camp: July 21-24. Preschool/kindergarten Prep Camp: August 4-7. Registration forms Summer Camps available on website: www.littletikesuniversity.com Call 402-430-3836 or visit at 11500 Middle Fork Rd. See ad on page 27.

Lux Art Camps My Gym Nebraska History Museum

Enroll in spring and/or summer art camps at the LUX ! Go to www.luxcenter.org to see a list of classes and register online. See ad on page 7.

June 2nd - August 7th. Summer Camp Program includes nonstop fun where children participate in energizing fitness games, noncompetitive gymnastics, arts and crafts, music and more. Ages 3-10. Visit mygym.com/lincoln. Call 402-802-9982. See ad on page 43.

Several summer classes to choose from, June 19 through August 1. For children in Kindergarten - 8th grade. Visit www.nebraskahistory.org and click on “For Kids” for registration forms and class descriptions. For additional questions please contact Judy Keetle at 402-471-4757 or judy.keetle@nebraska.gov • 15th & P Street • See ad on page 5.

May 27th - August 8th. Academy of Rock and school-age youth and for Community Learning Centers located at Norwood Park and Brownell Ele-

Northeast Family Center mentary Schools. 402-471-3700 • 6220 Logan Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68507 • See ad on page 25 Oxbow Jr Vet Camp

Vet Camps for 2nd–5th or 6th-8th graders. Learn about animal behaviors and nutrition. Explore a day in the life of a veterinarian (take home your own surgical scrubs & a stethoscope!), perform a simulated exploratory surgery, interact with live animals each day. Register at www.oxbowanimalhealth.com or call 800-249-0366. See ad page 12.

Paint Yourself Silly Art Camp

Art Camps Downtown in the Haymarket, 701 P St. and at South Lincoln store, 4107 Pioneer Woods. Week-long sessions. Well-suited for ages 6-14.

Call 402-474-1010 for a brochure. See ad page 27.

Parks & Rec. Day Camps plate & table Prairie Hill Camp St. Paul’s Summer Daze Studio II Dance Tiger Rock Academy

Our camps focus on group games, skill building & individual exploration through a wide range of activities; site based activities and city-wide field trips. Need based scholarships are available; $125 weekly fee. Register now for just a week or the whole summer! Title XX eligible. Registration forms available at: parks.lincoln.ne.gov or call 402-441-7952. Locations include: Air Park, Belmont, Calvert, ‘F’ Street and Irving Recreation Centers, Bethany Park, Everett and Goodrich Schools. See ad on page 14.

Kid’s Cook Summer Camps. Held at 2:00 p.m. on June 12, 19, 26, and July 7-10, 16, 23, 30. Featuring a different cooking creation at each camp. Example: “Take & Bake Two Dinner’s!” where your children learn to make Pasta Pinwheels and Black Bean Enchilada’s. Visit www.plateandtable.com or call 402-540-2738 for more details. This summer make cooking fun!

Country day camps at Nebraska’s first wind powered school. June through August 1st. Themes include: Survival Awareness, Animal Adventures, Native Cultures, EarthArt and mini camps. Lots of nature experiences. 7 miles south of Lincoln on Hwy. 77 • 402-438-6668 • prairiehill.com. See ad on page 43.

Week-long classes June through July for children 4 years old through fifth grade. Before care available to class enrollees. 9am-noon. Cost is $50 per week.

Saint Paul United Methodist Church, 1144 M Street. For a brochure call the church office at 402-477-6951 or visit www.saintpaulumc.org. See ad on page 24.

Summer programs at Studio 2 run June 9th through July 24th. Programs for all ages and adult classes too! For more information call 402-489-6622 or visit us at 3601 Calvert Street • www.studio2dance.com • See their ad on page 9

Summer Programs available. Just $49 with multiple start dates. Two locations in Lincoln and also in Firth. 402-480-1011.

Theatre Arts For Kids

Winter Improv, Stage Combat, and Set Painting Workshops. Spring Musical Theatre, Acting and Voice Workshops. Summer Musical Theatre Workshops featuring the musicals Oklahoma G2K and Peter Pan jr. For ages 3-15. website: www.ta4k.com See ad on page 23.

True Dance

Booty Camps for children 5 years and up, June 23-July 4. Princess Camp for children 3 to 5 years old. Session 1: June 23-27. Session 2: July 7-11.

For more information call 402-423-8838 or visit 5445 Red Rock Lane. www.truedancelincoln.com See ads on pages 22 & 24

Westminster

Summer Camp

YAAL

Pre-kindergarten camp for children 3-6 years old. Dates May 27 to August 1. Hours: 9am-3pm. Creative Arts Camp for ages K–5th grade. July 14-18. Vacation Bible School for ages 3rd–5th grade June 16-20. Call 402-475-6702 ext. 103 or go to www.wpslincoln.org. See display ad on page 12.

Youth Actors Academy of Lincoln presents, School Day Off, Spring Break and Summer Performance Workshops, Theatre Classes, Improv Boot Camps, etc.

Also private lessons for acting, voice and piano available. All levels of experience. Call 402-417-4137 or visit yaal.org See their ad on page 22.

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Lincoln Kids!

Children’s Lessons Directory Prices & Specials subject to change without notice.

Name

Instruction

Atkinson Music Studio

Private, groups, recitals and public performance opportunities.

Beginners ages 3-adult. All levels! Over 25 years experience!

Member Lincoln Suzuki Talent Education,Inc

Violin & Viola

Alice Bowen

Location(s) & phone

Kid centered & family focused art workshops, camps and ongoing classes with a focus on engaging kids with special needs. Small class sizes, quality instruction offering a range of experiences in a variety of media and techniques all year long! Weekly open studio for teens who want to work independently and opportunities for adults are offered, too!

Art

Art Planet

Program

Call Tamara at 402-610-2295

Centrally located • email: lauraatpeg@gmail.com

Laura (402)474-0302

Private lessons include theory classes with ensembles and performance opportunities. Group lessons available for beginners.

Ages 4–Adult. Member LMTA. Call for info. or an interview.

Piano

Southeast Lincoln • artplanetlincoln.com

All messages returned!

2501 S. 20th St. • 402-435-0386

Blue Raven Music Studios

Guitar, Piano and more!

Guitar, Bass, Piano, Dobro, Lap Steel, Mandolin, Banjo, Ukulele and Voice instruction for all ages. Fun, positve learning environment. Reduced rate guitar classes for kids ages 5–9. www.blueravenmusic.com

3835 S. 48th St. (across from Union College)

Campus Recreation

Swimming

Individual, group, and parent/child swim lessons.

Red Cross levels I-V. Ongoing sessions.

UNL Campus 402-472-3467

Capital City Gymnastics

Gymnastics

Encore Studio

Piano/Keyboard

Harris Academy of the Arts

Music Lessons Spanish

The Language Project LearningRx Lincoln Racquet Club

Language Classes

LUX Center for the Arts Miss Heather’s Violin Studio

Art Classes Violin/Viola

tlp-KIDS innovative curriculum promotes the learning of a foreign language naturally through highly engaging stories, games, music and movement. Classes for children 18 months to 11 years of age.

Music

Instruction in piano, guitar, ukulele, mandolin, banjo, drum and voice. Fun new ukulele group classes for the summer.

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www.encore-studio.com 2935 Pine Lake Rd

(across from So. Pointe Mall)

402-423-7121

www.harrisacademyofthearts.com

Convenient locations throughout Lincoln 402-419-8983 www.tlplanguageadventures.com

5955 S. 56th St. Ste. #4 402-477-5111 learningrx.com/lincoln www.lincolnracquetclub.com 5300 Old Cheney Road Tamara at: 402-423-2511

www.LMTA.info 2601 N. 48th Street • 402-466-8692 www.luxcenter.org

Miss Heather’s Violin Studio currently has openings for private instruction in all levels and all ages. Competitive rates, first lesson is free, and student reward systems in place.

Musically Speaking

Violin, Viola Guitar, Piano, Bass

402-499-0400

Find a Music Teacher

Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical and Hip-Hop. Studio directed by Melissa Prettyman Meranda, B.A. in dance from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Come and experience your child’s passion for dance!

Nissa’s String Studio

Linda Trone 402-432-6583 discoveriesmusic@gmail.com

Access www.LMTA.info for a Teacher Directory.

Scholarships available for those who qualify!

Dance

Gymnastics & Sports Skills

www.harrisacademyofthearts.com

Indoor tennis lessons for ages 4 and older. UPTSA Certified Instructors. Private, Semi-private, group and classes available. For swimming lessons we offer: private, semi-private, group swimming lessons, Float for Life & Swim conditioning.

Experienced teachers, competitive rates. Non-members welcome!

High quality art classes and lessons for youth and adults in a variety of art media and techniques all year long.

Small class sizes for one-on-one learning.

(across from So. Pointe Mall)

402-423-7121

Cognitive skills, math & reading programs for students struggling in school with attention, comprehension, memory or reading. Personal 1-on-1 training. 3-6 month programs. At least a 2-year improvement guaranteed!

Motions Dance Academy, LLC

My Gym

2935 Pine Lake Rd

FREE Preview Class! Benefitting thousands nationwide, Children’s Music Academy students partner with parents in a unique, action-packed classroom setting.

Experienced, university-trained music educators provide reputable, quality instruction.

PRIVATE and GROUP music instruction: Piano, Vocal, Guitar, Strings, Woodwinds, Brass. Percussion,Theatre, and Kindermusik, Children’s Music Academy, Multiple, university-trained educators provide reputable, convenient scheduling for the entire family!

Tennis/Swimming

Music Lessons

www.capitalcitygymnastics.net

Piano lessons and piano/keyboard classes for all levels.

Beginners all ages. Studio is located near 70th & O Street.

Learning & Reading

Lincoln Music Teachers Assn.

5030 N. 57th • 402-464-9692

Ages 7-Adult. FREE preview lesson. Students play amazing repertoire before reading notes Try a 4-week sampler of contemporary, blues, classical, gospel songs. Small, personalized classes. Experienced teacher licensed by internationally acclaimed program.

Piano

(Simply Music®programs)

Mabel Lee Hall Pool, University of Nebr

Gymnastics classes for boys & girls ages 2 through 18.

We promote an “I can do” attitude, building not only overall physical skills, but also “life skills”.

Children’s Music Early Childhood Academy Harris Academy of the Arts Piano Discoveries Music Studio

402-486-0599

Your child will have fun while building confidence and self esteem in our beginning gymnastics and sports skills classes. Games, relays, dances & rides. Age appropriate classes.

Professional instruction in our 4-room facility with waiting area. Private lessons, chamber music, recording, recitals, & more. Making music fun in a positive learning environment!

Violin, fiddle, viola, acoustic/electric guitar, piano, string bass, cello. Ages 3-adult.

Home of Spitfire Fiddle Band. Call us today!

South Lincoln location

402-484-7284

8200 Cody Dr., Suite L (one block north of 14th & 402-420-0579 www.motionsdance.net

Yankee Hill Rd.)

5610 S. 48th Street, Suite 111

402-420-2260

2755 Jamie Lane, Suite 4

(near S 27th & Yankee Hill Road)

402-802-9982

3900 South Street

402-440-1473

www.stringstudio.com

Lincoln Kids!

Children’s Lessons Directory Prices & Specials subject to change without notice.

Name

Instruction

Skate School–The Bay

Skateborading

Teaching Arts

Art Experiences

Tiger Rock Academy

Tutoring

Universal Dance Academy

Dance

Tumbling & Musical Theatre

Youth Actors’ Academy of Lincoln

Performing Arts

Unrivaled Sports Performance

Martial Arts & More

Location(s) & phone

Bring your kids of all ages and skill levels out for Skate School with Matthew Ratliff and Phil Burcher. Lessons run every Saturday from 9:30–11:30am. Cost $20. Includes helmet and board rentals.

402-310-5215 • 2005 Y Street shyane@the-bay.org

Unique experiential art available for Pre-K to adult. Individual, group, events, parties. Multicultural , process oriented, core subject integrated lessons. Or just for fun and discovery.

Surrounded by a beautiful rural setting in Roca. Visit Roca Ridge Events on Facebook.

Life skills and personal development taught by Internationally Certified Instructors. Lessons available for ages 4 and up. Early Cubs for ages 3 and early 4 available! Call now for our starter course specials.

TaeKwonDo

TNT Handwriting

Program

5265 Prairie Sage Dr. • Roca Ridge Events 818-239-9776 konrardyproett@verizon.net 8444 Executive Woods Dr. 5900 S 85th St Suite 100 Also in Firth

TNTHandwriting.com

Helping beginning and struggling writers learn proper letter formations and good writing skills. We are dedicated to helping your child become a successful writer.

Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Repertory, Hip Hop, Tumbling, Award Winning Competitive Company, plus Musical Theatre! Creative Movement for 3-4 year olds, Wee Go Together for 2-3 year olds & their mom/dad/or special friend.

402-483-1011

402-421-3538

400 N. 48th Street • Suite C01 402-477-5900 • dance4uda.com

402-450-9823 web: www.yaal.org

Youth Actors’ Academy of Lincoln (YAAL), is a non-profit organization which provides beginning to advanced performing arts classes and performances. Summer Camps, too!

Join us this summer for programs for young children: Martial Arts program “Little Ninjas”, Youth Wrestling Club & our Athlete Strength Training.

Call us today to find out more!

402-466-0565

2521 Kimco Court Suite 2

‘Little Ones’ Directory of Services Name

Program/Service

Art Planet

Preschool Paint-n-Play. Classes for ages 2-4 yrs. Storybook based art lessons will engage your little one’s imagination while building pre-reading skills! Comfortable home studio environment offers a place for nursing mothers, too. Come play together with different art materials each week! Visit our website today!

Ager Indoor Play Center

Classes for ages 6 mos-5 yrs: music, theatre, arts & crafts, etc.

Sessions begin every month. Play Center is open Mon-Sat for indoor play.

Admission is $3.50/person, 12 mos and under free.

Discoveries Music Studio (Simply Music®programs)

Itty Bitty Musik

(a Musikgarten studio)

Location(s) & phone email: hello@artplanetlincoln.com Web: www.artplanetlincoln.com Tamara 402-610-2295

1300 S. 27th St 402-441-6788 (recorded info); 402-441-6792; web: parks.lincoln.ne.gov

FREE Preview Lesson. Children learn real piano skills to express delightful children’s stories.

Adults attend to partner with children in creative activities. Small, personalized classes.

Experienced teacher licensed by internationally acclaimed program. Ages 4-6.

Music classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, using the internationally recognized Musikgarten curriculum. Come for the fun, stay for the education!

Miss Carrie is a certified music teacher with a BA in vocal & Instrumental music.

Kindermusik

Harris Academy of the Arts

FREE Preview Classes! Listen & Move; Play & Grow! Kindermusik–the most trusted music and movement program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, & young children.

Experienced university-trained music educators provide reputable quality, instruction.

My Gym

Baby exercises, songs, dances, infant-safe rides, unique swings and many other parent and me adventures in age appropriate classes starting at 6 weeks up to 13 years.

Linda Trone 402-432-6583 discoveriesmusic@gmail.com 402-937-1970 www.ittybittymusik.com carrie@ittybittymusik.com

2935 Pine Lake Rd

(across from So. Pointe Mall)

402-423-7121

www.harrisacademyofthearts.com

2755 Jamie Lane, Suite 4

(near S 27th & Yankee Hill Road)

402-802-9982

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Lincoln Kids!

...plus private school, preschool and after school Directory Name Academic Advantage Child Development Center Aspen Child Development Center & Montessori School

Area of Town

Bubbles & Blocks

Northeast

CEDARS

Christ Kids

Child Care and Preschool

North Central

Central South

Dimensions Early Education Programs @ First-Plymouth

Central

Dual Language Preschool

South

First Learning Center

Southeast

4 Views Academy

Northeast

Highlands Academy

Northwest

Immanuel Lutheran

Central

Kelly’s Kids

Learning and Development Center

Kids Imagination Station Krayon Campus

Northwest Near South Central

La Petite Academy

South/Central

Lincoln Christian Preschool

South

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Come where learning blossoms and friendships grow. Preschool Program, Curriculum for All Ages, Accepting Title XX, Low Child to Teacher Ratio, New Outdoor Playground.

Brand new, family owned child development center, now open! Northeast Lincoln location. Offering care to children ages 6 wks–12 yrs. Monday-Friday, 6:30am-6pm.

Call now to reserve your spot!

Web: bubblesandblock.com

A preschool program focused on music, art, math, and language.

A great program of playing and learning that will help prepare your child for kindergarten. M/W/F 9-11:30 and T/Th 9:30-11:30.

South

Colorful Minds Child Development Center

Preschool

Quality developmentally appropriate child care program for children 6 weeks­–12 years of age. Enroll now for Montessori Preschool Program. Beautiful center for children–come see the difference! Open Monday–Friday, 6:30 am - 6:00 pm.

Locally owned & operated. 91st & Pine Lake Road area. Great summer program!

Southeast Southeast

Calvert Recrecation PreSchool

Educational childcare facility offering care for ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Benefits include: classroom style facilities, year round preschool programs, summer camps, transportation to schools, educated teachers, video security, on-site owners.

Hours: 6:30AM – 6PM, Monday–Friday (all three facilities). e-mail: info@aacdc.com

Central/South

Brandy’s Bunch Child Development Center, LLC

Program

Focusing on school readiness, we offer secure, nurturing environments to children ages 6wks–12yrs. Includes before & after school programs at Clinton and Hartley Schools. Programs are accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) &/or the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Title XX accepted. Call now to enroll your child today!

Christ Kids provides quality programming by an experienced and trained staff, taught with a Christian perspective. Infants – 5th grade. Children grow academically, physically, socially and spiritually. Our safe, nurturing environment with small class sizes makes this a great place for kids.

Location(s) & phone 630 N. Cotner Blvd. #200 (behind Westfield Mall) 402-465-4769 • 6021 S. 56th Street (south of 56th & Old Cheney) 402-420-5440 • 7301 S. 15th Street (south of 14th & Pine Lake) 402-421-7301

402-483-5511 • aspencdc.com 9300 Heritage Lakes Drive 1111 Old Cheney (West Entrance of Christ’s Place) 402-420-0460 8521 Lexington Ave. 402-328-0404 Calvert Community Center 4500 Stockwell.

402-441-8480, web: parks.lincoln.ne.gov

402-434-KIDS (5437) cedarskids.org

Centrally located at 43rd and Sumner St 402-483-7774 ext. 110 www.christschools.org

New facility. High-quality care & Early Childhood Education Program for ages 6wks-12 yrs. Open 7am-6pm–Mon.–Fri. Theme based curriculum–developmentally appropriate for each age group.

Enhancement of your child’s intellectual, physical, social & emotional well-being. Sign-language, music, & hands-on projects in a fun, safe, secure environment. Large Playground with a 5-sided structure. Healthy snacks/meals provided. Educated teachers. Title XX accepted.

7244 S. 29th St. • 421-MIND (6463) www.colorfulminds.net

Quality early education program using Dimensions Educational Foundation Research program for children 6 weeks–preschool. Summer programs for K–5th grade. Visit dimensionsfoundation.org for information or online forms. Openings available!

located in First-Plymouth Church, 20th & D Sts.

Our thematic content supports language development in both English & Spanish and allows preschoolers of all language backgrounds to have fun while playing & learning kindergarten readiness skills. Openings currently available! M/W/F, 9-11:30 a.m.

Community preschool for children ages 3-5. We believe in learning by exploring and doing. Weekly chapel time. Hands on experiences in our Certified Nature Explore Classroom and small class sizes. All are welcome to grow here.

Open 6am-6pm. Ages 6wks to 12 yrs. Accepting Title XX. Age appropriate curriculum. Parent Involvement. Director: Gina Tanner.

Email: 4viewsacademy@gmail.com Web: www.4viewsacademy.com

Child Development & Family Resource Center.

Ages 6 weeks–12 years. Full time Care.

Preschool Curriculum.

Christian preschool program. Small classes with hands on experiences for little learners. Art, science and learning through exploration. AM classes–9-11:30. MWF for 4/5 year olds, TTH for 3/4 year olds. PM sessions available when AM is full.

Featuring developmentally appropriate curriculum, healthy homemade meals, caring teachers, & a larger outdoor play area. Ages 6wks-5 years accepted, open 7am-6pm M-F. Title XX assistance accepted. Full or part-time care available.

Ages 6 weeks – 11. Licensed childcare, pre-school program, school-age Homework help. Theme based curriculum. Open 6:30AM–6:00PM. Child development center that cares for your child’s Individual needs. Ages 6 Weeks–12 Years. Curriculum Based. Nutritious Hot Meals. Title XX accepted.

Transportation to LPS area schools. Open Mon.–Fri. 6am-6pm. Reg. NOW for fall.

La Petite Academy has been inspiring children for over 40 years. Our high quality early education programs are individually designed for children 6 weeks–age 12.

Open 6-6, M-F. Title XX. AM & PM transportation to area schools. Ask about our Summer, Moms Day Out, and other Extra Enrichment programs. www.lapetite.com

Academic Christian Preschool. Attend 2, 3 or 5 half-day sessions per week. AM and PM available.

402-476-8304

Irving Rec Center, 2010 Van Dorn, 402-441-7954, web: parks.lincoln.ne.gov

402-488-0919 • flclincoln.org 1551 South 70th Street 4330 Cornhusker Hwy 402-464-0174 4747 Pioneers Blvd. 402-484-8196

5901 NW 1st Street 402-476-2223 2001 South 11th Street 474-6275 4901 NW 1st Street 402-477-4901 www.kellyskidsldc.com

1320 &1338 South Street 402-475-0300 6001 Normal Blvd.

402-486-4847

6632 Taylor Park Drive • 402-488-3125 Vicky Jones–Director 2700 Jameson North • 402-421-3125 Nicole Lippold–Director

5801 S. 84th St. 488-8888 x 252 www.lincolnchristian.org/preschool

Lincoln Kids! ...and this page has even more great places to know about.

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Name

Area of Town

Little Learners Preschool and Academy

Southeast

Living Faith Daycare

Northeast

Prairie Hill Learning Center

Far South

Montessori

Program

Location(s) & phone

Nestled on 80 gorgeous acres east of Lincoln, we offer your child a special and unique experience. New facility. Spacious accommodations, developmental learning centers, and the natural setting of a country school all provide for a wholesome atmosphere.

Pioneers Park Nature Center Preschool

West

Animals + Plants + Hikes = learning through discovery + creating a lifelong connection to nature. Preschool and Pre-K classes.

South

Open 7:15 to 5:45 pm. Ages 18 months to 6 years. Part time or full time.

Professionally Certified/Degreed staff.

Southeast

Now accepting new enrollments for ages 2-5. Small intimate class size with a personalized developmentally appropriate early childhood education program. Licensed and trained full time staff. Limited space available so call us today to find out more.

Tinker Tots

Home Daycare & Professional Preschool

Trinity Infant & Child Care Centers

Near Downtown & Far South

South

Quality, licensed Christian preschool educational program for children 3–5 years.

Five different AM & PM classes & all day classes 9am-3pm. Extended care 7:309am & 3-5:30pm. School year and summer classes available. NAEYC accredited.

Williamsburg Village

South

Literacy focused, family friendly program for children 6wks-12yrs. Theme based curriculum offering many special family events, dance, & nutritious meals prepared on-site. M-F 6:30am – 6pm. Director/owner is a nurse practitioner.

World of Knowledge

Southeast

Child development Center

Ages 6 weeks – 12. Preschool curriculum beginning at age one. Before and after school out care. Sign language, swimming, soccer dance and taekwondo lessons and music lessons are available. Open 6:30AM–6:00PM.

Prices & Specials subject to change without notice.

Family Friendly Restaurants Name Amigos/

Kings Classic

Type of Food Mexican & American

Applebee’s

American Grill

Grisanti’s

Italian

Greenfield’s Cafe

Family

143rd “O” St. • 402-488-0012 Kitra Deger-Director

West end of Pio. Park

Kid Specials

Fast & Friendly place for the family. 6 Kids’ Meals to choose from – Cheesy Burritos to Cheeseburgers to Chicken Bites. Meals include drink, fries, and an ice cream treat! Reduced price Kid’s Meal EVERY DAY from 5–8 p.m. with adult purchase.

Kids’ meals are only 99¢ on Wednesdays!

Available for dine in only at participating Applebee’s locations.

Good toward kids’ meal items for children 12 and under.

Bambino Day: All day Monday Kids ages 10 & under eat free from kid’s menu!

One child per adult entree purchased.

Kids Receive a 99¢ Smiley Pancake Meal When You Mention This Ad! With an adult purchase. For ages 12 & under.

Great Things are Happening at Greenfield’s!

402.441.7895

parks.lincoln.ne.gov/naturecenter/preschool

3341 Pioneers Blvd.

402-484-8277 402-904-4406

education@tinkertotschildrencare.com

Trinity provides a developmentally appropriate child care program for children ages 6wks-12yrs.

Family friendly center offers daily music, art, literacy, outdoor play, field trips, dance, & home cooked meals. Two locations: Cose to Downtown and near 56th & Pine Lake Rd. Call today!

Westminster Preschool Child Development Center

5910 Holdrege St. 402-464-5410

7 miles South of Lincoln on Hwy 77 Ages 18 mo. thru 8th grade. Open 7am-6pm. Care of farm animals, close to nature, family atmosphere. Elementary Program.

402-438-6668 www.prairiehill.com

East

Montessori

MyLittleLearners.com

Nurturing Christian Environment. We accept children 6 wks to 12 years.

Follow USDA Food Program requirements. Before/after school care and summer program for school-aged children. Open 6:30am-5:30pm Mon-Fri.

Prairieview Preschool

The Child’s View

402-840-1196

Academic-based, Christian preschool with Extended Care hours 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sanine Beck, Director

1345 S. 16th • 402-475-9731 7130 Kentwell Lane • 402-421-0184

Westminster Presbyterian Church 2110 Sheridan Blvd. www.wpslincoln.org 402-475-6702 ext 103

3301 Orwell St.

402-423-KIDS (5437) 8310 Wendell Way 402-483-4769 worldofknowledgene.com

Kid Meal Deals & Where Kid s Can For Free Eat

Location(s)

5701 NW 1st, 29th & Cornhusker, 48th & Leighton, 4700 W. Huntington, 63rd & Havelock, Coddington & West A, 14th & Q, 27th & Capitol, Gateway Mall, 70th & A, 14th & Hwy 2, 14th & Pine Lake Rd., 56th & Old Cheney

40th & Old Cheney • Westfield Gateway Mall 3951 N. 27th Street

6820 “O” Street

•

402-464-8444

7900 South 84th (87th & Hwy 2 across from Walmart) 402-420-3232 • www.greenfieldscafe.com

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Capital Birthday Ideas Party Directory

Place

Fun Features

Prices & Specials subject to change without notice.

Location(s) & phone 1300 S. 27th St 402-441-6788 (recorded info); 402-441-6792; web: parks.lincoln.ne.gov

The Active Party Place! Open hours and after hours rentals available.

Special play areas for those 2 and under and 3 and over.

Ager Indoor Play Center

Add an artistic element to your birthday party! Come to the studio to celebrate your party “Art Planet” style where guests get to take home their masterpiece as the party favor! Party consists of one hour art lesson plus half hour for your cake and presents. You pick the project! Visit the website for a list of project ideas and party details.

Art Planet

A Birthday Party with 3 Party Package Options­– Featuring a zip line, 18’ inflatable slide, and 15’x15’ bouncer. Plus, foam pit, trampoline and spring floor.

Inflatables also available for outside rental.

Circle Me

Hold your next Function or Birthday Party with us! Circle Me is convienently located near 33rd and O Streets. Our large party room available for rent at $45 for three hours. Seats 30 but will hold up to 50 people. Call us for open times or more information.

Lincoln Children’s Museum

LUX Center for the Arts

52nd & Stockwell • 402-486-2525

Have your next pool party at Larson Lifestyle’s Warm Water pool!

Variety of birthday party options to fit any budget. Join us for swimming and bring your gifts and cake for our party room. Call us today for more information.

www.larsonlifestylecenter.com

1420 P Street, Lincoln, NE 402-477-4000 LincolnChildrensMuseum.org

(402) 261-0440 • www.lostinfun.com

3 Hour Gym & Swim party, Includes room, decorations, cake, punch, indoor/outdoor pool, Playsmart climbing area, and Youth B-ball Gym. Add ons available: Bounce House or your choice of hip hop, cheer or kickboxing instruction. Non-members welcome!

www.lincolnracquetclub.com 5300 Old Cheney Road 402-423-2511

Celebrate at the LUX Center! Embrace your inner artist and choose from a variety of projects including: clay mugs or bowls, screen printed t-shirts and tote bags, group painting and printmaking. Each guest makes their own piece of art!

2601 N. 48th Street • 402-466-8692 www.luxcenter.org

Have a Bowling Party. Kids love our bumper bowling. Includes cake, pop, balloons and a “personalized” bowling pin gift for the birthday child! Ask about Jr. Pool Leagues!

47th & Dudley • 402-467-3249 2 blks south of 48th & Holdrege 2755 Jamie Lane, Suite 4

Your Child is the Star... Supervised age appropriate games, fun activities, rides, songs, puppets and more. Your birthday party can enjoy exclusive use of our facility!

My Gym

PartyArty at Paint Yourself Silly! Come unleash your inner artist.

100’s of pieces to choose from. Pottery painting fun for all ages.

Paint Yourself Silly Pioneers Park Nature Center

Lincoln Children’s Zoo

2 Great Locations • www.paintyourselfsilly.net Downtown in the Haymarket: 701 P Street • 402-474-1010 Near 70th & Pioneers: 4107 Pioneer Woods • 402-486-1010

Owls, snakes, bugs and the great outdoors are eager to make your child’s birthday a special one.

Unforgettable party with martial arts, food, games, cut the cake with a sword, break boards and more! $249-$299 for up to 40 friends!

Guided museum activities including a hands-on fossil dig in the Marx Discovery Center and gifts for every child! Five party themes to choose from, private party room.

Youth Actors Academy of Lincoln

Be a Broadway Star! YAAL provides an instructor and our theatre for the birthday child and up to 15 friends to choreograph and costume a special performance!

YMCA-Cooper, Fallbrook & Northeast Branch

Have your next birthday party at the Y! The YMCA offers a variety of birthday party options to fit any child. Join us to swim or have one of our themed birthday parties.

Parties start at $65. Call for more information. Or visit: www.ymcalincoln.org

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402-802-9982

West end of Pioneers Park 402.441.7895 parks. lincoln.ne.gov/naturecenter/birthdays.htm

The wildest birthday party location is Lincoln Children’s Zoo. Three different Party Packages for up to 12 children & two adult chaperones.

Additional children may be added to each package as the room allows. Parties are held in the Safari Room (a jungle themed air-conditioned room) or the Crooked House (not air-conditioned). Members receive 10% off. Spots fill quickly, so call today: 402-475-6741, ext. 120

Tiger Rock Academy University of Nebraska State Museum-Morrill Hall

(near S 27th & Yankee Hill Road)

Hands on science that is fun and inspiring for all ages.

Packages begin at $150+mileage. We bring the science fun to you.

8431 Cody Drive (15th & Yankee Hill)

Your Outdoor Playland... Indoors! Voted Lincoln’s Choice, “Best Place to Have a Kid’s Birthday Party” in 2012 & 2013. Indoor fun for all ages! Playsets, foam pit, inflatable jumpers, fun maze, laser maze, video games, birthday party rooms and a snack area.

Madsen’s Bowling

Science Reconnect

402-465-5522

Cowboy, Cowgirl, & Safari). Includes balloons, party favors, drinks, & paper ware. Museum Members receive a 10% discount.

Parties can be booked online at LincolnChildrensMuseum.org, in person, or by phone.

Lincoln Racquet Club

www.circleme.me

68th & “P” Street (East Park Plaza)

Celebrate at the Museum! Birthday packages start at $70. Choose from a one-hour themed party room (Pirates, Princess,

3120 ‘O’ Street • 402-435-6767

402-434-7066 www.championsfuncenter.com

mystery gift, two activities; choose from bowling, adventure maze, go-karts, mini golf, free fall or water wars, tokens, face painting or balloon animals, pizza & pop, dippin dots & cupcakes.

Make Laser Quest Your Party Headquarters! Laser Quest, an interactive adventure game of laser tag and hide & seek, provides intense fun for birthday parties, team celebrations, family reunions and group events. Check us out www.laserquest.com

Larson Lifestyle Center

Lost In Fun!

www.capitalcitygymnastics.net

Best Birthday Parties Ever! Gold package includes a Party Hero, free t-shirt to decorate,

Laser Quest

Call Tamara at 402-610-2295

5030 N. 57th • 402-464-9692

Capital City Gymnastics

Champions Fun Center

Southeast Lincoln • artplanetlincoln.com

www.sciencereconnect.com

402-890-0964

1222 S 27th Street Also visit: LincolnZoo.org

402-483-1011

2 locations available

Morrill Hall on the UNL Campus

402-472-2637

• www.museum.unl.edu/birthdays

Book at: www.yaal.org Cooper - 6767 S. 14th St. Fallbrook - 700 Penrose Dr. Northeast - 2601 N. 70th

402-323-6400 402-323-6444 402-434-9262

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Summer 2014 Calendar of Events: May, June, and July 2014 If your organization would like a free Calendar listing in the next issue go to: LINCOLNKIDSINC.COM - click on Submissions or tell us about it on Facebook: LincolnKidsNewspaper Summer 2014 Issue Deadline: July 10, 2014 Months covered: August, September, November Lincoln Kids! Newspaper Phone: 402-798-0224 May Saturday, May 3, 2-4pm Free Family Fun Day, Teacher Appreciation Nebraska History Museum, 15th & P Streets (131 Centennial Mall North), nebraskahistory. org Create something for your teacher to show how much you appreciate him/her. Supplies provided. Drop in.

Saturday, May 3, 8am 27th Annual KFRX Mayor’s Run sponsored

by Sandhill’s Publishing, lincolnrun.org Saturday, May 3, 2-5pm and 5-7pm Camp Sonshine Grand Opening, Spring Open House and Family Orientation 13440 S. 25th St., Roca, campsonshinememories. org Meet directors, get a tour of the grounds, try some camp activities and pick up your 2014 Parent Guide at the Open House. Dinner will be available for purchase during the evening. The Lads will perform live.

Thursday, May 8 The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia at Marcus Lincoln Grand Theater, 1101 P Street, Lincoln. 7-7:30pm Introductory Comments Dr. Keith Magee, 7:30-8:45pm Movie, Q & A Panel to follow movie. The Big Picture provides personal and uplifting accounts of the dyslexic experience from children, experts and iconic leaders, such as Sir Richard Branson and financier Charles Schwab. Directed by James Redford, the film not only clears up misconceptions about the condition, but also paints a picture of hope for all who struggle with it. Advance ticket purchase required for $11 by May 1. Seating is limited. Purchase tickets at www.tugg.com/events/7841 May 10, 9:30am-12pm Community CROPS Plant Sale Community CROPS, communitycrops.org Get your tasty heirloom vegetable plants, fragrant herbs, and beautiful perennials to plant a garden! Sale will be at the Lancaster County Extension offices, 444 Cherrycreek Road, just west of Sun Valley Blvd.

Saturdays, May 10 and June 7 10 a.m.

Backyard Composting Pioneers Park Nature Center, 3201 S. Coddington, 402.441.7895, parks.lincoln,ne. gov/naturecenter Composting Demonstration Area Free. Learn how to compost in your backyard, UNL Extension and the City Recycling Office will host a workshop at the Nature Center’s backyard composting demonstration area. Two lucky participants will receive a free soil thermometer or plastic compost bin.

Sunday, May 12, 8-10am Mother’s Day Breakfast and Bird Walk Prairie Building $10/person, register by May 9, Pioneers Park Nature Center, 3201 S. Coddington, 402.441.7895, parks.lincoln,ne. gov/naturecenter Treat your mother to a unique Mother’s Day early morning bird walk followed

by a breakfast of rolls, fruit, and a beverage.

Binoculars will be provided for participants who need them.

May 17, 10:30am Tails ‘n Trails Pet Walk & Festival at Fallbrook Town Center Thousands of animals walk through the doors at Capital Humane Society each year. Join us for their main goodwill FUNdraising event. The day includes food, vendors, doggie created art, man vs. dog peanut butter licking contest, best fetcher contest, a life-sized Jenga game, Mutt Mutt Golf, a bouncey house and more. Take a walk on the limestone trails. Everyone is welcome, with or without a pet! Registration Fee: $25 per person, www.capitalhumanesociety.org May 22, 6:30-8:30pm Splash n’ Bash Last Day of School Party Horizons Community Church, 3200 Grainger Parkway, horizonschurch.org 15+ Carnival games, inflatables, food, pop walk, prizes, fire truck, and more!

Sunday, May 25, 2-4pm Free Family Day – Joan Wells, Trick Roper performing 2:30 & 3:30 Nebraska History Museum, 15th & P Streets (131 Centennial Mall North), nebraskahistory.org Celebrate Nebraska Cowboys. Tour the cowboy exhibit. Make crafts. Learn facts. Supplies provided. Drop in.

Tuesday, May 27, 10-11am Hour at the Museum – Sod Houses on the Great Plains by Glen Rounds Nebraska History Museum, 15th & P Streets (131 Centennial Mall North), nebraskahistory.org Thursday, May 29, 9:30am-12pm Kids’ Class (grades K-12) – Pastimes and Playthings Nebraska History Museum, 15th & P Streets (131 Centennial Mall North), nebraskahistory.org

June Tuesday, June 3, 10-11am Hour at the Museum - Love Flute by Paul Goble Nebraska History Museum, 15th & P Streets (131 Centennial Mall North), nebraskahistory. org Tuesdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24 at 7pm at Calvert Community Center, Fridays, June 6, 13, 20, 27 at 11am at Walt Library Community Room, Fridays, June 6, 13, 20, 27 at 3pm at Gere Library Community Room June Storytelling Program Inspires Children America’s Great Stories® is a non-denominational ministry presenting real heroes of American history through costumed storytellers. This year’s featured leaders are: George Washington, famed educator Booker T. Washington, Katharine Lee Bates who wrote “America the Beautiful,” and basketball inventor James Naismith. Presentations are historically accurate, kid-friendly, and inspiring. Adults are asked to remain with the children. Admission is

on a first-come basis. For additional information, visit: www.Americasgreatstories.org or call Terri Heckman at (402) 421-7142.

Wednesday, June 4 , 9:30am-12pm Kids’ Class (grades 2-6) Nebraska Cowboys Kids’ Class (grades 2-6) 1:30-4:00 – HalfPint Homesteaders Nebraska History Museum, 15th & P Streets (131 Centennial Mall North), nebraskahistory.org June 4: Songbirds June 11: Bison, Elk & Deer June 18: Pollinators June 25: Macroinvertebrates July 2: Bald Eagle or Wild Turkey?

July 9: Owls, Hawks & Falcons July 16: Amphibians July 23: Insects and Spiders July 30: Snakes and Turtles Animal Antics: Summer Drop-In Program Wednesdays in June & July 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Prairie Building $3/person Pioneers Park Nature Center, 3201 S. Coddington, 402.441.7895, parks.lincoln,ne.gov/naturecenter Each week we’ll explore one or more of the animals that live at the Nature Center. Groups of six or more are asked to preregister. Children’s groups must be supervised: one adult for every six kids.

June 6 - June 8 Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska aMazing BFF Weekend at Camp Catron Nebraska City Recognize bullying. Resolve conflicts. Boost confidence. Deal with mean girls and cliques.

Be a better friend. Have better friends. Get along with others. Stand up for others. Practice communications skills and find the right words to stop bullying-once and for all. Join us for an aMazing BFF Weekend and Be a Friend First!

Open to all girls entering 6th- 12th grade. Cost: $55 including membership, lodging, supplies, meals and snacks. Register online at www. girlscoutsnebraska.org by May 21 June 9, 6-7:30pm Become a Girl Scout Daisy! Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska, Eisley Library, 1530 Superior Stree, girlscoutsnebraska.org Join us to learn more about Girl Scout Daisies!

Girls will make crafts, sing songs and play games while Parents/Guardians attend an informational meeting to learn about what Girl Scouts has to offer girls and about volunteer opportunities for adults! Daisy Girl Scouts is for all girls entering Kindergareten & 1st Grade in the Fall of 2014!

June 10, 6-7:30pm Become a Girl Scout Daisy! at Walt Library 6701 S. 14th Street, Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska, girlscoutsnebraska.org Join us to learn more about Girl Scout Daisies!

Girls will make crafts, sing songs and play games while Parents/Guardians attend an informational meeting to learn about what Girl Scouts has to offer girls and about volunteer opportunities for adults! Daisy Girl Scouts is for all girls entering Kindergareten & 1st Grade in the Fall of 2014!

Tuesday, June 10, 10-11am Hour at the Museum – Once Upon a Seed by Bryan Yaida Kids’ Class (grades 2-6) – 1:30-4:00 – Native American Cache Pits Nebraska History Museum, 15th & P Streets (131 Centennial Mall North), nebraskahistory.org Wednesday, June 11, 9:30am-12pm Kids’ Class (grades 4-8) – History of Railroads in Nebraska Nebraska History Museum, 15th & P Streets (131 Centennial Mall

North), nebraskahistory.org June 11, 6-7:30pm Become a Girl Scout Daisy! Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska, at Gere Library 2400 S. 56th Street, girlscoutsnebraska.org Join us to learn more about Girl Scout Daisies!

Girls will make crafts, sing songs and play games while Parents/Guardians attend an informational meeting to learn about what Girl Scouts has to offer girls and about volunteer opportunities for adults! Daisy Girl Scouts is for all girls entering Kindergareten & 1st Grade in the Fall of 2014!

Thursdays 2-3pm, June 12: Garden Gnomes, July 10: Garden Fairies, July 31: Garden Friends Garden Tea Parties Pioneers Park Nature Center, 3201 S. Coddington, 402.441.7895, parks.lincoln,ne.gov/naturecenter Chet Ager Building $5/person. Games, crafts, iced tea, lemonade and biscuits will be part of these afternoon tea parties. Dress up if you like, we will be playing outside.

Saturday, June 14, 10am-2pm Bryan Kids Club Health & Safety Fair at Bryan Medical Center, Bryan East Campus, Zone B Parking Garage, 1600 S. 48th St. Lincoln. More information at 402-481-8855 Learn about health and safety topics through fun, interactive booths. FREE. No registration necessary.

Tuesday, June 17, 10-11am Hour at the Museum – The Ledgerbook of Thomas Blue Eagle by Jewel Grutman & Gay Matthaei Nebraska History Museum, 15th & P Streets (131 Centennial Mall North), nebraskahistory.org Wednesday, June 18, 9:30am-12pm Kids’ Class (grades 2-6) Nebraska Map Symbols Nebraska History Museum, 15th & P Streets (131 Centennial Mall North), nebraskahistory.org Thurs, Friday, June 19, 20, 9:30am-12pm Kids’ Class (grades K-3) – Teddy’s Cattle Drive, Puppet Show Nebraska History Museum, 15th & P Streets (131 Centennial Mall North), nebraskahistory.org Saturday, June 21, 10am-2pm Community CROPS Garden Gala Community CROPS, communitycrops.org Visit the beautiful, brand-new community garden in Peter Pan Park (33rd and X). Learn about growing your own food and enjoy fun activities for all ages!

Saturday, June 21, 7-8:30 pm Froggy Went A-Huntin’ Chet Ager Bldg $8/person, $15/family, register

by June 19 Pioneers Park Nature Center, 3201 S. Coddington, 402.441.7895, parks.lincoln,ne. gov/naturecenter Let’s hunt frogs, tadpoles and a lot of exotic-looking little critters that make their home in our ponds or streams. We’ll take a good look before letting them go. Wear old clothes and shoes and bring insect repellant.

Tuesday, June 24, 10-11am Hour at the Museum – If you’re not from the prairie…. by David Bouchard Nebraska History Museum, 15th & P Streets (131 Centennial Mall North), nebraskahistory.org Thurs, Friday, June 26, 27, 9:30am-12pm Kids’ Class (grades 4-8) – Farm Life in Nebraska, 1920s-1940s Nebraska History Museum, 15th & P Streets (131 Centennial Mall North), nebraskahistory.org

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July Tuesday, July 1, 10-11am Hour at the Museum – A Fourth of July on the Plains by Jean Van Leeuwen Nebraska History Museum, 15th & P Streets (131 Centennial Mall North), nebraskahistory.org Tuesday, July 8, 10-11am Hour at the Museum – How We Crossed the West: The Adventures of Lewis & Clark by R. Schanzer Nebraska History Museum, 15th & P Streets (131 Centennial Mall North), nebraskahistory.org Wednesday, July 9 Kids’ Class (grades 1-8), 9:30am-12pm – Villasur Hide Painting Kids’ Class (grades 4-8), 1:30-4pm – Nebraskans in World War II Nebraska History Museum, 15th & P Streets (131 Centennial Mall North), nebraskahistory.org

July 10-11, 9am-8pm and July 12, 9am-3pm Lincoln Quiltfest 2014: Colors of the Prairie St. Mark’s United Methodist, 84 & Pioneers Kids Quilt activities, view quilts by children & men, Vendor Mall, shop Attic Treasures Admission is $1 for school aged children, adults $6 Our biennial quilt show will feature 500+ quilts, Vendor Mall, Cafe, Modern Quilts, Quilts by Men, Intergenerational Quilts, Attic Treasures, Demonstrations, Attic Treasures, Quilt Auction & more! Complete show details at www.LincolnQuiltersGuild.org or by calling 402-483-0453 Saturday, July 12, 9am-12:30pm Butterfly Count Prairie Building $5/person, register by July 9 Pioneers Park Nature Center, 3201 S. Coddington, 402.441.7895, parks.lincoln,ne.gov/naturecenter Sponsored by the North American Butterfly Association (NABA). We’ll begin with an hourlong introductory slide show. Participants will then disperse to the count areas: Pioneers Park Nature Center, Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center, and Nine-Mile Prairie. No need to be an expert, an experienced person will accompany each group.

Count involves walking about 2 hours and covering 2 to 3 miles. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sunday, July 13, 1-4pm Rock and Mineral Grinding Party Chet Ager Building $5 Donation Pioneers Park Nature Center, 3201 S. Coddington, 402.441.7895, parks.lincoln,ne.gov/naturecenter What are some of the various gems and minerals found in the Great Plains? How are gemstones prepared for jewelry?

Processes from the “rough” stone through cutting, polishing and fi nishing will be demonstrated by members of the Lincoln Gem and Mineral Club during this drop-in program.

Tuesday, July 15, 10-11am Hour at the Museum – Teddy’s Cattle Drive: A Story from History by Marc Simmons Nebraska

History Museum, 15th & P Streets (131 Centennial Mall North), nebraskahistory.org

Wednesday, July 16, 9:30am-12pm Kids’ Class (grades K-12) Victorian Embroidery Nebraska History Museum, 15th & P Streets (131 Centennial Mall North), nebraskahistory.org

Thursday, July 17, 9:30am-12pm Kids’ Class (grades K-12) – Block Party: Quilt Projects Nebraska History Museum, 15th & P Streets (131 Centennial Mall North), nebraskahistory.org July 21-25, 6:30-8:30pm Cornerstone Baptist Church Vacation Bible

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School, cbclincoln.com Come with us as we travel “Around the World” to visit great missionaries of the past. Each evening will be filled with music, Bible messages, games, skits, and snacks. Ages K-6.

July 21-25, 9am-4pm Camp Across Lincoln Different site each day $210, Five days, fi ve locations, one great camp! Each day will be spent at a diff erent kid destination in Lincoln: Lincoln Children’s Museum, Morrill Hall, LUX Center for the Arts, Lincoln Children’s Zoo and Pioneers Park Nature Center. Register through the Lincoln Children’s Museum.

Tuesday, July 22, 10-11am Hour at the Museum – The Quilting Bee by Gail Gibbons Nebraska History Museum, 15th & P Streets (131 Centennial Mall North), nebraskahistory.org July 27-31, 6:30-8:30pm VBS - Weird Animals Horizons Community Church, 3200 Grainger Parkway, horizonschurch.org The best week of the summer! Free. Hundreds of kids, a live band, an more. Register in advance or at the door.

HorizonsChurch.org.

Tuesday, July 29, 10-11am Hour at the Museum – Dandelions by Eve Bunting Nebraska History Museum, 15th & P Streets (131 Centennial Mall North), nebraskahistory.org Thurs, Friday, July 31, Aug 1, 1:30-4pm Kids’ Class (grades 6-8) – 1:30-4:00 – Weather in Nebraska Nebraska History Museum, 15th & P Streets (131 Centennial Mall North), nebraskahistory.org Friday August 1, 7-8:30pm Family Nature Night Prairie Building $15/family, register by July 30 Pioneers Park Nature Center, 3201 S. Coddington, 402.441.7895, parks.lincoln,ne.gov/naturecenter Let’s

see if we can spot some crepuscular animals on our trails, then share stories around the campfire while enjoying s’mores.

August 2, 8am The 3rd Annual La Leche Loco Run. This 5k race and 1-mile fun run will be held at Mahoney Park (70th & Fremont Street) in Lincoln. The cost is $20 for the 5k and $15 for the 1-mile. All registered participants will receive a t-shirt. For more information, visit locorun.com.

LUX Center for the Arts 2601 N. 48th St.; 402-466-8692; luxcenter.org

Ages 5-9 Saturdays: May 3, 10, 17, 24, 10-11:30am Eyes, Ears, & Noses: Portraits in Clay (SYCER-01) Get messy while learning how to sculpt 3D faces! In this class, your child will learn about the proportions of the face and create different projects each week! Instructor: Heather Davis Tuition: $60/LUX members, non-members/$75 Saturdays: May 3, 10, 17, 24, 1-2:30pm Drawing 101 (SYPNT-01) Your child will learn the basics of drawing with pencil and charcoal on paper; experiment with line and shape while drawing still lifes, portraits, and animals.

Instructor: Heather Davis Tuition: $52 LUX members (non-members $65) Saturdays: May 3, 10, 17, 24, 1-2:30pm Backyard Ceramics (SYCER-03) If your child enjoys nature this class is sure to please. Children will make one of a kind works of art inspired by nature, including flower pots and garden sculptures.

Instructor: Bri Murphy Tuition: $60/LUX members, non-members/$75 Saturdays: May 3, 10, 17, 24, 3-4:30pm Shape Shifting Collage! (SYPNT-02) Your child will take their love of shape and color to the next level! In this class, students will learn about different collage techniques each week.

Instructor: Allie Feezell Tuition: $52 LUX members (non-members $65) Saturdays: June 7, 14, 21, 28, 10-11:30am Painting101—NEW! In this beginner’s class your child will go crazy with color as they learn how to mix and apply paint. They will work with tempera, watercolors, and acrylics.

Instructor: Bri Murphy (SYPNT-03) Tuition: $52/LUX members, non-members/$65 Saturdays: June 7, 14, 21, 28, 1-2:30pm BAM! Clay Superheroes (SYCER-06) In this class your child will sculpt their own superheroes and super villains while learning how to work with clay. Instructor: Bri Murphy Tuition: $60/LUX members, non-members/$75 Saturdays: June 7, 14, 21, 28, 1-2:30pm Art Zoo: Mixed Media Animals (SYMIX-02) Your child will go wild creating their own zoo animals using a variety of materials. Clay, paint, felt and more will be explored. Instructor: Natasha Hahn Tuition: $52 LUX members (non-members $65) Saturdays: June 7, 14, 21, 28, 3-4:30pm Drawing 102 (SYPNT-05) In this class we will expand your child’s drawing skills with lessons on gesture, contour, and proportion. Children will also work from a photograph to complete a large drawing finished in pastels. Instructor: Natasha Hahn Tuition: $52 LUX members (non-members $65) Saturdays: June 7, 14, 21, 28, 3-4:30pm Water + Mud = Fun (SYCER-07) Learn a new way to create with clay! Use pinching, coil building, and slab techniques to make pots and sculptures while learning about the elements of art.

Features new lessons for summer 2014. Instructor: Heather Davis Tuition: $60/LUX members, non-members/$75 Saturdays: July 12, 19, 26, Aug. 2, 10-11:30am Discoveries in Drawing (SYPNT-07) Treasure maps, blue prints, and much more will be created in this exciting drawing class. All skill levels are welcome! Instructor: Allie Feezell Tuition: $52 LUX members (non-members $65) Saturdays: July 12, 19, 26, Aug. 2, 1-2:30pm Totally Textiles (SYFIB-01) Make colorful works inspired by other cultures.

Methods include embroidery, beadwork, felting, and more. Instructor: Joy Ude Tuition: $52 LUX members (non-members $65) Saturdays: July 12, 19, 26, Aug. 2, 1-2:30pm Barnyard Bonanza: Animals in Clay (SYCER-09) Is your son wild about wallabies or your daughter crazy about cows? Any animal is an option in this class where your child will sculpt their favorite creatures out of clay.

Instructor: Bri Murphy Tuition: $60 LUX members (non-members $75) Saturdays: July 12, 19, 26, Aug. 2, 3-4:30pm Making Art with the Sheldon Masters (SYPNT-09) Begin with a visit to the Sheldon Art Museum where your child will learn about various pieces in their permanent collection. The class will then focus on paintings from the Sheldon! Instructor: Allie Feezell Tuition: $52 LUX members (non-members $65) Saturdays: July 12, 19, 26, Aug. 2, 3-4:30pm Doing Dishes: Clay Plates, Cups, & Bowls! (SYCER-10) Dishes your kids will want to do! This class focuses

on how to make food-safe dishes that your family can use. Instructor: Heather Davis Tuition: $60 LUX members (non-members $75) Ages 10-13 Saturdays: May 3, 10, 17, 24, 10-11:30am Clay Sculpture (SYCER-02) In this brand new class, your child will dive into the exciting world of 3D clay sculpture. Each week, they will build skills in sculpting, assembling, and glazing to create 3D clay masterpieces. Instructor: Bri Murphy Tuition: $60 LUX members (non-members $75) Saturdays: May 3, 10, 17, 24, 1-2:30pm Paper-Palooza (SYMIX-01) Join the paper party! Make handmade paper and create projects in collage, origami, paper quilling, and paper sculpture. Instructor: Allie Reno Tuition: $52 LUX members (non-members $65) Saturdays: May 3, 10, 17, 24, 3-4:30pm Tweens on Wheels (SYCER-04) Work on the potter’s wheel to form bowls, mugs, and vases while exploring the exciting possibilities of clay. Instructor: Heather Davis Tuition: $60/LUX members, non-members/$75 Saturdays: June 7, 14, 21, 28, 10-11:30am Tweens on Wheels 2: Teapots (SYCER-05) Combine wheel throwing and hand building skills to craft your own tea pot! Each week, your child will sculpt, carve, and glaze their way into creative bliss.

Instructor: Heather Davis Tuition: $60/LUX members, non-members/$75 Saturdays: June 7, 14, 21, 28, 1-2:30pm Comic Book Illustration (SYPNT-04) Tell a story in the visual format of a comic book while creating characters and script dialog composed by page and panel. Instructor: Heather Davis Tuition: $52 LUX members (non-members $65) Saturdays: June 7, 14, 21, 28, 3-4:30pm Copy-Paste-Paint (SYPNT-06) “Express yourself” is the motto of this class! Youth will express themselves through the use of cut and paste photo collage and painting projects that will stimulate their creativity! Instructor: Allie Feezell Tuition: $52 LUX members (non-members $65) Saturdays: July 12, 19, 26, Aug. 2, 10-11:30am Tweens on Wheels (SYCER-08) Work on the potter’s wheel to form bowls, mugs, and vases while exploring the exciting possibilities of clay. Instructor: Heather Davis Tuition: $60/LUX members, non-members/$75 Saturdays: July 12, 19, 26, Aug. 2, 1-2:30pm Comic Book Illustration Part 2 (SYPNT-08) Take your comic skills to the next level! Pencil, ink, and paint are all incorporated in this comic creating class. Students will create storyboards, multiple panel comics, as well as a 3D comic cover! Instructor: Heather Davis Tuition: $52 LUX members (non-members $65) Saturdays: July 12, 19, 26, Aug. 2, 3-4:30pm Super Stylish Shibori (SYFIB-02) Shibori is a Japanese term for dyeing cloth with a pattern using a variety of different methods. Each week, your child will learn a new way to dye their own fabric! Instructor: Joy Ude Tuition: $52/LUX members, non-members/$65 YOUTH CAMPS Mon.-Fri., June 09-13, 9:30am-12:30pm Mastering the Art of Theatre (SYCAM-01) Create, rehearse, and perform a scene in one week!

Your child will work on creating a costume, props, and set while learning the fundamentals of acting and performing for theatre arts. Camp will culminate

Lincoln Kids! in a final sharing on Friday afternoon for all to enjoy.

Instructor: Staff Tuition: $125 (LUX members: $100) Ages 5-12 Ages 5-9, Mon.-Fri., June 23-27, 9:30am-12:30pm (SYCAM-02) Ages 10-13, Mon.-Fri., June 23-27, 2-5pm (SYCAM-03) Exploring the Art Box Imagine a box full of paints, brushes, and various other art materials. In this camp, your child will create fun projects from just those supplies. Each day a different instructor and different project are completed ranging from ceramic pottery to painted landscapes. Instructor: Artist-in-Residence Tuition: $125 (LUX members: $100) Ages 5-9, Mon.-Fri., July 14-18, 9:30am-12:30pm (SYCAM-04), Ages 10-13, Mon.-Fri., July 14-18, 2-5pm (SYCAM-05) Modern Masters Art Camp Take advantage of an intense, whirlwind week of creativity! Your child will work with a different instructor and media each day, explore the works of modern artists. Instructor: Artists-in-Residence, Tuition: $100/LUX members, non-members/ $125 Ages 6-9, Mon.-Fri., July 21-25, 9am-4pm Please call Lincoln Children’s Museum to register. 402-477-4000 Camp Across Lincoln This camp allows your child to experience Lincoln’s favorite summer destinations all in one week including; LUX Center for the Arts, Lincoln Children’s Zoo, Morrill Hall, Lincoln Children’s Museum, and Pioneers Park Nature Center. Tuition: $210 (no member discounts) Ages 5-9, Mon.-Fri., Aug. 4-8, 9:30am-12:30pm (SYCAM-06) Ages 10-13, Mon.-Fri., Aug. 4-8, 2-5pm (SYCAM-07) Creative Genius: Art and Science Camp Explore connections between art and science while working with a different instructor and a different media each day. Your child will make clay rocket- ships, marble paper and more! Instructor: Artists-in-Residence Tuition: $100 LUX members (non-members $125)

FAMILY SFAM-04 Saturday, May 31, 10-11am, Mixed Media SFAM-06 Saturday, August 9, 10-11am, Printmaking Destination Creation Embark on an artistic journey in these creative workshops for families. Art projects are age appropriate for toddlers to tweens, and each session has a different theme. Ages three and up.

Pre-registration required.

Instructor: Staff Tuition: $12/1 adult and 1 child, $6/ additional person (no membership discount) Friday, May 9, 6:30-8pm, Ceramics Pizza & Picasso (SFAM-01) We will provide pizza and a fun family-friendly project while you and your loved ones bring the creativity! Space is limited so reserve your spot ahead of time. Instructor: Artist-In-Residence Tuition: $40 per session for up to 4 family members, $10 each additional person Friday, August 8, 6:30-8pm, Printmaking Members Only Pizza & Picasso (SFAM-05) Enjoy this session free with a family membership or above. Participants will make yarn stamp prints! Space is limited so reserve your spot today.

Instructor: Artist-in-Residence SFAM-02 Saturday, May 17, 3-4pm SFAM-03 Saturday, May 24, 3-4pm Fused Glass Flowers In this family workshop make 2-dimensional fused glass flowers that can be used as suncatchers or as decoration in a potted plant.

Instructor: Allie Reno Tuition: $16/1 adult and 1 child, $8/additional person SFAM-07 Sat. Aug. 9, 3-4:30pm SFAM-08 Sun., Aug 10, 2-3:30pm Paper-Pulp Flowers Create seeded handmade paper molded into variety of spring-themed shapes.

Plant at home, watch paper bloom into real flowers!

Appropriate for all ages. Instructor: Allie Feezell Tuition: $24/1 adult and 1 child Saturday Aug. 9, 11am-2pm Hand-casting Workshop (SFAM-09) Experience the art of life-casting in this workshop where you and your child make molds of each other’s hands! Take home the memory of a realistic plaster replica of your hands to keep forever. Instructor: Bri Murphy, Tuition: $80/LUX members, non-members/ $100 High School & Adult Classes: June Wednesdays June 4, 11, 18, 25, 6:30-9pm Happy Plant Containers (SCER-01) Did you know certain plants thrive in certain shaped containers? In this class, you can learn how to make personalized planters that your flowers can’t help but love! Instructor: Heather Davis Tuition: $120 LUX members (non-members $150) Thursdays June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10; 6:309pm Plaster Carving (SCER-02) Chisel, sand, and smooth a block of plaster into the sculpture you always dreamed of making. Easier to work with than stone, plaster offers the artist a versatile surface that can be painted or buffed to look as sleek as marble. Instructor: Bri Murphy Tuition: $148 LUX members (non-members $185) Mondays June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 12, 21, 6:30-9pm Skill Building with the Pottery Wheel (SCER03) This is an all-level ceramics class. Students who are just starting out and throwers who want to challenge themselves will find something useful as they develop throwing skills and refine techniques.

Instructor: Heather Davis Tuition: $148/LUX members, non-members/$185 No Class July 7th Tuesdays June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 6:309pm Whimsical Weaving (SFIB-01) In this class, participants will learn the techniques of producing fabulous fabric from our talented textile Artist in Resident, Joy Ude. Instructor: Joy Ude Tuition: $112 LUX members (non-members $140) Wednesdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30, 6:30-9pm Creating With Copper (SMET-01) Create beautiful copper pieces using a variety of techniques: patina, enameling, and etching. Instructor: Joy Ude Tuition: $112 LUX members (non-members $140) Thursdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31, 6:30-9pm Printing on Clay (SCER-04) Explore the exciting possibilities of printing on clay! Various techniques including printing colored slips onto bare clay and computer printed decals. These techniques help ceramic artists of all levels to incorporate beautiful images onto their surfaces. Instructor: Bri Murphy Tuition: $120 LUX members (non-members $150) Wednesdays, July 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6, 6:30-9pm Make It, Paint it! (SCER-05) Hand-build your own ceramic creation, then paint it with glaze to create a colorful clay masterpiece! This class will put emphasis on different ceramic surface materials.

Instructor: Heather Davis Tuition: $120 LUX members (non-members $150) Mondays, July 28, Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25, Sept. 1st 6:30-9pm En Plein Air Sketching-NEW! (SPNT01) “En Plein Air” is French expression for “in the open air.” In this class, you will learn the techniques of sketching, drawing, and painting. Emphasis will be put on the landscapes and cityscapes in the University place neighborhood which includes the

beautiful Nebraska Wesleyan Campus. All skill levels welcome! Instructor: Staff Tuition: $112 LUX members (non-members $140) Thursdays, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28, Sept. 4, 11, 6:309pm Moldmaking & Slipcasting (SCER-10) This class will explore multiple uses for plaster in ceramics, including slump molds, press molds, sprigs, and molds for slip casting. Create multiples to build sets of dishes, objects, or sculpture. This class has much to offer to both beginning and intermediate students. Instructor: Bri Murphy Tuition: $185 LUX Members (non-members $150) Tuesdays, Aug. 19, 26, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 6:309pm Printmaking Sampler (SPNT-02) Make prints on paper and explore a variety of printmaking techniques: monotypes, linocuts, and screen printing.

Perfect for a beginning level student and those who want to explore new printmaking techniques.

Instructor: Joy Ude Tuition: $112/LUX members, non-members/$140 Adult 1 & 2 Day Workshops: May Friday, May 30 6-8 pm & Saturday, May 31 10am- 1pm Dry Slab Hand Building (SCER-06) In this class you will learn hand slab techniques for building slab boxes and also how to add in decorative carvings to your creations!

Instructor: Heather Davis Tuition: $80 LUX Members (non-members $100) Tuesday, June 17 and Wednesday June18, 9am -12 noon Tea for You (SCER-07) Join us for tea bowl making. Make, design and decorate your own set of tea bowls in this fun two day workshop.

Instructor: Bri Murphy Tuition: $80 LUX Members (non-members $100) Sunday July 6, 1pm-3pm 1-Day Paper Making Workshop (SPNT-03) Description: Learn how to make your own paper in this exciting one day workshop! Instructor: Allie Feezell Tuition: $60 LUX Members (non-members $75) Wednesday, July 9, 9am – 12 noon Ceramic Jewelry Jam (SCER-08) Come create your very own unique piece of jewelry by making beads and pendants from clay with intense color using slip and underglaze. Instructor: Bri Murphy Tuition: $60 LUX Members (nonmembers $75) Tuesday, August 19 and Wednesday, August 20, 9am – 12 noon This One’s for the Birds (SCER09) Create a one of a kind bird house for your favorite species or make an ornamental house to decorate your favorite spot. Instructor: Bri Murphy Tuition: $80 LUX Members (non-members $100) Date Nights Friday, May 30, 7-9pm, Wheel Throwing (SFAM10) Friday, June 27, 7-9pm, Plaster Face Masks (SFAM-11) Fri, July 25, 7-9pm, Fused Glass (SFAM-12) Friday, August 29, 7-9pm, Painting (SFAM-13) Bring your date, spouse, or partner for an evening of romance and art making. Connect on a whole new level while creating your own works of arts by working in clay, creating a glass sun catcher, or collaborating on a painting. Materials and snacks provided. Register together with 4 or more couples to create your own date night. Instructor: Artist-inResidence Tuition: $50 per couple (no membership discount) Events Sunday, June 1, 1-4pm Community Arts Afternoon

Our free annual summer family event will feature hands-on art activities for all ages. Help us celebrate our home’s 100th birthday with cake and an ice cream social!

April 13, 3:30pm High Tea in Celebration of our home’s 100th Birthday Remarks by local historian Ed Zimmer and other local dignitaries. Enjoy special sweet and savory treats, while learning about the first 100 years of our storied building. FREE May 2-June 28, 5-8 pm Works by Nebraska Artists curated by Craig Roper & L. Kent Wolgamont June 6-28, 5-8pm Works by LUX Artist in Residence Bri Murphy, Fracture July 5-August 30, Opening Friday, July 11, 5-8 pm Local talent Sunny Gibbons, Duplicity July 5-26, Opening Friday, July 11, 5-8 pm Works by LUX Artist in Residence Joy Ude, Omission in Print Aug. 1- Sept. 27, 5-8 pm Regional Ceramic Installation Artist Casey Whittier, The Need for Fertile Ground

ONGOING Ager Play Center 1300 S. 27th St.; $2.75/person 12 months & older, 441-6788. M-F 9am-5pm; (next door to zoo) Play space for small children, toddlers and all ages.

Reading area, 2-level play structure, 3 ball pits, slides and a maze of tunnels, riding toys and wagons.

Children must be 3 or older and under 48” tall to play in structure.

Tuesday Moms Club, 9:30-11am at Lincoln Children’s Museum, 1420 P St., 402-477-4000, lincolnchildrensmuseum.org Social interaction for children and parents.Discuss relevant topics and exchange tips on parenting.

Includes free coffee and treats with your membership or paid admission.

Every Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.–11:30am Paint Yourself Silly: Preschool Story & Paint Time, 4107 Pioneer Woods Dr. Ste 103. Story and learn a new technique as we paint a project that pertains to book. Cost range between $8-$14 depending on the project. 402-486-1010 Tuesdays & Thursdays Clinic with a Heart, 1701 S. 17th St. 5:307:30pm; clinicwithaheart.org, FREE Every Thursday, 1-3pm New MOMS Group at Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center, www.saintelizabethonline.com For expectant and new moms and babies. This FREE discussion group is held at 6900 L Street, classroom C. Led by Certified Childbirth and Breastfeeding Educators. Beverages Provided. Please join us. NO registration required.

Every Friday, 9:30–11:30am Preschool Playdays Solid Rock Gymnastics at 610 Hill St. Parent supervised playtime. Free Play in both main Gym and PreSchool gym. $5/child (adults free). solidrockgymnastics.com/ Saturday Nights at 8 - 11pm Hyde Memorial Observatory, Holmes Lake, three telescopes, video programs, knowledgeable volunteers. spacelaser.com

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Indigo Bridge Books

701 P St., Ste. 102; 402-477-7770, Creamery Bldg. in Haymarket; indigobridgebooks.com

Mondays & Tuesdays from 10-11am. Story time session includes music, games, crafts.

Monday, Wednesday, Fridays, 11:30am-1pm.

Serving soup and bread. Food is available payas-you-can basis rather than with a set menu price so everyone can afford to sit at The Table.

Second Fridays, 10-11am IndiZOO features animal-related stories, crafts and the animals! Kids meet a local animal in a safe, hands-on environment with a trained animal expert to teach them about eating, sleeping and social habits.

Saturdays, 10-11am Bilingual English-Spanish Story Time Bring the kiddos down for a story in English with Spanish vocabulary, a game of Spanish BINGO and a related craft. While story time is intended for ages 4-8, most children find one of the activities fun and educational.

Lincoln City Libraries

lincolnlibraries.org Anderson…3635 Touzalin…441-8540 Bennett Martin…136 S. 14th…441-8566 Bethany…1810 N. Cotner…4441-8550 Eiseley…1530 Superior…441-4250 Gere…2400 S. 56th…441-8560 South…2675 South St.…441-8570 Walt…6701 S. 14th…441-4460 Williams…5000 Mike Scholl St.…441-8580

Director supervision and advice. No planned instruction is given.

MilkWorks

5930 S. 58th, Ste W; 402-423-6402; Register and times at milkworks.org

All About Breastfeeding For expectant moms and dads. Learn breastfeeding basics, as well as the most common challenges that mothers face when breastfeeding, and how to get support. Fee is $25. Includes our Return to Work class.

Return to Work For new mothers returning to work or school outside the home while breastfeeding. Learn the “ins and outs” of pumping, storing milk, federal regulations and working with your day care provider. This class is included in the fee for our All About Breastfeeding class. You may attend while pregnant, or after baby is born. (Fee is $10 if not signed up for AAB class.)

Introducing Solids & Making Your Own Baby Food Perfect for parents of babies who are 3 to 9 months old. This class covers tips on readiness signs, safety awareness, introducing new foods and making your own baby food (save money and go organic if you want to!). Fee is $10.

Mom Talk Bring baby and join other breastfeeding mothers for companionship and to share breastfeeding information. FREE. No registration required.

Baby Storytimes at Walt Thursdays, 10:30-11am, interactive parentchild time designed to promote early literacy, language development and a love of books for birth to 18 months.

Twin Talk Free Support for moms of multiples! If you are expecting twins, or breastfeeding multiples, join other moms for learning and support. No registration. Older siblings welcome.

Preschool Storytime For ages 3-5. Call for information.

Baby Weigh Station 7 days a week - Drop in and weigh your baby at MilkWorks during open hours. We will teach you how to use our baby scale and answer basic questions you have about weight gain. We are a well-child facility, so no need to worry about sick children in the waiting room! FREE.

Toddler Time Parents and children ages 18-36 months: enjoy reading aloud, singing, playing, and dancing together! Call for times and locations at Anderson, Eiseley, Gere, or Walt.

Storytimes for Families Family Storytimes are intended for parents and their preschool to elementary-age children and include crafts. Call for times and locations at Gere, South, or Walt.

Weigh & Stay at LMEP, 46th & Valley Road, Rm 230. - Drop in to weigh your baby, visit with a Lactation Consultant and ask questions about your baby’s latch or weight gain. There is no fee for this service. All moms welcome.

All Ages Storytimes for Families at Walt Every Saturday from 10:30-11:30am. Includes crafts and other activities.

First-Plymouth, UCC

ArtPlanet

402-610-2295; artplanetlincoln.com

Fisrt Saturday each month, 1-3pm Family Art Dayz at the Planet: Families enjoy making art together. A different seasonally themed project is planned for each event for all ages. Cost is $20/first child, siblings are additional $5, parents are free! Register online.

Wednesday mornings at 9:15-10am Preschool Paint-n-Play: Storybook based art lessons for you and your preschooler (ages 2-4).

One class at $15/class or monthly registration cost of $50/month! Siblings can attend for an additional $5/class.

After School Art Clubs Every Thursday. Travel to a different country while taking a year-long trip around the world!

At each destination, explore the history of the country’s culture as it relates to art and artists.

Open Studio Art: Just for Teens (13+) Every Tuesday, 6-7pm for students who like to work independently to make art. Students may make full use of the studio and supplies with

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2000 D Street; 402-476-7550; firstplymouth.org

1st Wednesdays Preschool Mom’s Night Out, 6:30-8pm Speakers, arts, crafts, parenting skills. RSVP deb@firstplymouth.org for child care. No cost.

3rd Fridays Preschool Family Fun, 6-8:30 p.m. various locations. Seasonal themes and family fun for families with infants-preschoolers.

2nd Thursdays Pet Grief Group in Resource Room. An interfaith support group for anyone mourning a recent passing of an animal companion.

Lincoln Berean Church 6400 S. 70th St.; 430-4834; lincolnberean.org Fridays Celebrate Recovery, biblically based 12-step recovery program for overcoming addictive, compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors. Free childcare/kid activities: infants-8th grade.

6:50PM, Praise & Worship. 8PM, Open Share small groups. 9PM, “Crosstalk” Fellowship and snacks in CoffeeHouse. 402-483-6512

Out-of-Town Events Homestead National Monument 8523 W. State Hwy. 4, Beatrice, 402-223-3524; nps.gov/home

May11, 2:30pm Scandinavian Concert Greenblatt & Seay’s Schoolhouse Performance Series features a concert of Scandinavian music in the Old Avoca, Nebraska Schoolhouse. Greenblatt & Seay will be playing fiddle, guitar, hammered dulcimer, recorders, pennywhistles, and the nyckelharpa.

The nyckelharpa is the official keyed fiddle of Sweden, and has 16 strings. Greenblatt & Seay have been playing and singing together since the night they met, decades ago. Their performance on May 11 will include the championship fiddling styles of Deborah Greenblatt, and

the fancy whistle-playing of David Seay. The concert will be downstairs, followed by light refreshments, and a chance to chat and even jam with the performers. Avoca is in southern Cass County, Nebraska, on the 13 C Spur, one mile south of Highway 34. Admission is $10/adults, $5/students and senior citizens, and $1/children.

Seating is limited. For more information, write to Greenblatt & Seay, The Old Schoolhouse, P.O. Box 671, Avoca, Nebraska, 68307, or call 402-275-3221, or e-mail them at debby@ greenblattandseay.com. The historic Old Avoca Schoolhouse was built in 1925, and has been the home of the Schoolhouse Performance Series since 1990. Music lessons, workshops, fiddle camps, and field trips are offered by Schoolhouse residents, Greenblatt & Seay, and are available by appointment.

Calendar listings are FREEEEEE! LINCOLNKIDSINC.com Support Groups

Answers4Families Information, opportunities for dialogue, education, and support for families, children and adults with disabilities, individuals over 60, and providers, including state and national resources, support group schedules, organizations, and tips for coping with a variety of issues. Free database (nrrs.ne.gov) of Nebraska service providers. Helpline, 800-746-8420; Answers4Families.org API of Lincoln Meeting for Parents and Caregivers http://www.orgsites.com/ne/api/index.html Meetings are the fourth Saturday of the Month at 10:15 am at Gere Library, 2400 S 56th Steet. The mission of Attachment Parenting International (API) is to promote parenting practices that create strong, healthy emotional bonds between children and their parents. We believe these practices nurture and fulfill a child’s need for trust, empathy, and affection, providing a lifelong foundation for healthy, enduring relationships. Through education, support, advocacy and research, API seeks to strengthen families and increase awareness of the importance of secure attachment, ultimately helping to reduce or prevent child abuse, behavioral disorders, criminal acts and other serious social problems.

Autism Family Network A support organization alternating between fun and informative events. Cathy Martinez, Board President at afnlincoln@aol.com Cancer Support Groups Various cancer support groups and services for patients, family members, friends. To find out more, contact the American Cancer Society, 5733 S 34th Street, Ste 500, 402-423-4888 Charlie Brown’s Kids Grief Support Group 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Grief support group for children ages 3-18 who have experienced the death of a parent. Caregivers meet at same time. Youth share their feelings through books, discussions, art, writing and remembrance projects. Sheridan Lutheran, 6955 Old Cheney, 483-1845, Bev Prucha, B3549@aol.com Fibromyalgia Group No meetings. See info at www.tjkeller.net/lincolnsupport/ Good Neighbor Mothers Offering Moms Support Mom’s support group 1st & 3rd Thursdays at Good Neighbor Community Center, 2617 Y Street, 402-477-4173. Angel, 4236117 Heartland Home Schoolers For home schooling families in the Lincoln area, regardless of religious beliefs. Providing encouragement for moms; activities for home schooled students, including skating parties, spelling bee, science fair and more. homeschoollife.com/ne/heartland/ Help for Attention Deficit Disorders First Tuesday, 6-7:30PM. Parenting network. Creative/challenging activities for children, support/education for parents. Family meal provided. 5903 Walker Ave., 471-3700 La Leche League of Lincoln La Leche League (LLLofNE.org) offers a monthly Series Meeting, a weekly Breastfeeding Café, and a monthly meeting for mothers of toddlers. Free of charge. Thursdays South Group meets 3rd Thursdays 6:30PM, Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 8320 S. St.; 450-3240; roberts1715@gmail.com; Friday Breastfeeing Cafe, 10:30AM at Eiseley Branch Library, 1530 Superior St., 402-540-8568, brooke@thousandhills.org; Toddler Group, 10AM, Warren United Methodist Church, 1205 N. 45th St., Abi, 402-465-8065, webhenke@windstream.net Lincoln Area Families with Multiples For families welcoming multiples into their lives, and the joys and challenges that come with them. Find support at 434-6533; coordinator.lafm@gmail.com; lincolnmultiples.org; LAFM, P.O. Box 5911, Lincoln, 68505-5911 M.O.M.S. (Meeting Other Mothers) Grace Lutheran Church, 2225 Washington, Tuesdays, 9:30-

11AM, conversation, speakers, crafts, snacks, service projects & various topics; also holiday parties & field trips. Daycare available: $3/1 child and $1 each additional. Melissa Nickolaus, 464-6921 MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) Club of Lincoln We are the Lincoln chapter of the International MOMS Club®, a non-profit organization specifically for at-home moms. Each month we have several different events for our members- breakfasts, book clubs, play groups, mom’s night out to name just a few! Our goal is to support each other through friendship, group activities, and service projects in the Lincoln area. http://momsclublincoln.weebly.com Montessori After Six For parents of children 5-9 years, Lincoln Montessori School, 489-8110 MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) 1st, 3rd Wednesdays, Southwood Lutheran Church, 9300 S. 40th St. (south of 40th & Yankee Hill Rd.) 9-11:15AM. Speakers, crafts, book club, playgroups, babysitting co-op, and activities for children. Daycare available. southwoodlutheran.org/get-connected/children-and-families/mopsmothers-of-pre-schoolers or Jennifer: 402-328-9247; jennifermchargue@hotmail.com 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 9-11 a.m., New Covenant Church, 6000 S. 84th St. Non-denominational program to encourage, equip, and help women become the best moms they can be. Build friendships; have fun with other moms. Women with children birth through kindergarten are invited to join. Childcare provided. All children are cared for in a nurturing and fun atmosphere. They will experience love in a preschool like setting. $6/meeting. Becky, 402-484- 5033; mopsnewcov.blogspot.com MOTHER ME Weekly mommies group to support mothers of infants through pre-schoolers. A place for moms to come and talk, laugh and/or cry if they need to. We meet in the evening for moms who are unable to attend daytime meetings. We have a love of fun, and love for new moms to join us at any time! Tuesdays from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Inside Trinity Chiropractic in the Inspire ME meeting space at 3120 O Street. Contact julia@circleme.me for more information Mourning Hope Grief Support 402-488-8989, email hope@mourninghope.org or visit mourninghope.org Mom Support Group Wednesdays, Bryan Health Family Birthplace at Institute for Women’s & Children’s Health. Facilitated by lactation consultants. 1:30-2:30PM. 402-481-7103 Open Hearts Adoption Support Group Fellowship for families who have adopted children; family centered events (such as Christmas Party, Ethnic Party, Picnic, Mother’s Tea, Harvest Party). Supported through dues and gifts. All families welcome, especially if you want to find out more about adoption! Dates and locations vary, contact Sherie Quirie, 465-5841 or at lincoln_openheartsadoption.blogspot.com Parents of Children with Feeding Difficulties Monthly, lower level Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center, 575 S. 70th St. Bringing parents of children with feeding difficulties together to share experiences, helpful hints, recipes, and information on feeding programs/clinics in the surrounding area. Visit bigtent.com/groups/feedingsouls; Facebook at Feeding Souls of the Midwest; JenniferMcHargue@hotmail.com; Jennifer 328-9247 Clubs & Organizations The Prairie Astronomy Club Last Tuesday of the month, open to public, 7:30PM. Hyde Memorial Observatory, south side of Holmes Lake. prairieastronomyclub.org

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Life at Work is a Real Zoo!

By John Chapo, President/CEO of the Lincoln Children’s Zoo

ohn, he is not doing very well, maybe you should take him home and try to help him out.”

These words were stated to me 40+ years ago as a teenage volunteer at my hometown zoo in South Bend, Indiana.

The person who shared those words was the Zoo Director, Craig McCowan. He was making reference to a baby Caiman (a South American “cousin” of the North American Alligator) which was in an aquarium at the Zoo and not eating or thriving, and acting very weak.

He thought that a little tender loving care might help him out.

Otherwise it did not “look good” for the little guy. “

Welcome to a new Lincoln Kids! newspaper series featuring stories from John Chapo. Read about the childhood events that started his interest in animals through his later life as a father taking his kids to “work”. It’s never a dull moment at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo! Forty years has past and Zoo President John Chapo still has a passion for all creatures.

“Mom and dad, look what I have”, I stated holding up a cardboard box as I entered our home. “Now what do you have?” inquired mom looking over her glasses at me. “It’s a baby Caiman, you know a South American kind of Alligator.” Mom knew that this was an “OK” animal as they had drawn the line on no spiders or

snakes for me to care for at home.

I hurried down to the basement to set up a water tank and to get the Caiman situated. I had stashed in a bag some frozen meat from the Zoo as I knew he needed something special to get him to start eating. He had not eaten in weeks and he was getting weaker.

I did some research and deter-

mined that I needed to begin “force feeding” the little guy. Well, since I had never force fed a crocodilian I had some things to learn.

Like using a pencil with a soft eraser to gently push the food down his throat without injuring him. I also had to be careful to not damage his glottis, a handy flap of skin a crocodilian has which prevents water from rushing down their throats when they open their mouth underwater.

Well, the little guy took his first meal and decided that maybe he would began eating on his own.

He ate and ate and grew and grew until he outgrew his home…but that is another story…

Little Learners Preschool and Academy Call us about our Great Summer Camps!

We are moving to a BIGGER location!

We are a Christian–based, academic preschool with a hands-on, exploration approach to learning!

Currently Accepting New Students!

2-day, 3-day and 5-day programs Extended care hours 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

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“Cloudy with a chance of rainbow”

By Chloe Mitchell, age 6, Homeschooled Kindergartener

by Avry Victor, 8th grader, Cathedral of the Risen Christ

Art Gallery

“Untitled”by Sylena Morris, age 6

• Ballet • Pointe • Tap • Jazz • Lyrical • Hip Hop • Tumbling • Musical Theatre • Award Winning Competitive Company!

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“Cheeseburger Man”

by Charlie Matthes, age 5, Saint Joseph’s Pre-Kindergarten

“An Artist” Manishika Balamurugan, 3rd Grade, Clinton Elementary “Cupcake”by Emily Meyer, 1st Grade, Norris Elementary Ben Lueders, Art Teacher

Lincoln Kids!

Finding Success at the Kit & Dick Schmoker Reading Center

By Melisia Bieber, Reading Center Associate, Kit & Dick Schmoker Reading Center-UNL

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he Kit and Dick Schmoker Reading Center at University of Nebraska-Lincoln has provided tutoring to 1,240 K-12 students who’ve struggle with reading since it’s beginning in 2004.

UNL students from the College of Education and Human Sciences are key to the success of the Schmoker Reading Center.

Under the supervision of the Reading Center directors and teaching supervisors, UNL students provide research-based instruction for reading and writing, either oneon-one or in small groups. The Schmoker Reading Center strives to keep its fees as low as possible so that cost is not a barrier ($220 for an eleven-week, twice-weekly session in the fall or spring semester, or for a four-week, four day/

week summer session).

Here is a testimony from a mother of a child who participated in tutoring while in grade school: “Bailey has a learning disability. He has some problems in class, but reading is really the big problem. Everything else depends on it so much. The students at the Reading Center have really worked with him. They have so much patience, which has changed Bailey’s attitude about learning.”

Now in the present time: “The years have passed and Bailey is now a sophomore at North Star. He has come so far in his reading comprehension as well as fluency. In fact, he passed the reading demonstration test for High School graduation his freshman year in school! With the help of the Reading Center we feel confident that Bailey will be successful in his future. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication.”

-Melissa, Bailey’s mom, (2014)

Summer Reading Sessions

Tutoring For Struggling Readers 1st–12th

Summer Reading Sessions Elementary

June 10th – July 1st

Monday–Thursday 11:45-1:00 pm & 1:15-2:30 pm

July 15th – August 5th

Monday–Thursday 11:45-1:00 pm & 1:15-2:30 pm

Secondary

June 10th – July 10th Monday–Thursday 10:30-11:30 pm Sessions meet 4 times a week (Mon. - Thurs.)

Tutoring provided by UNL education students under supervision of literacy faculty.

Tuition is $220. Applications are due now.

Is your child reading one or more years below grade level?

The Kit & Dick Schmoker Reading Center is offering tutoring this summer for students grades 1st – 12th.

One-on-one instruction is provided in: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing skills.

To learn more about the Schmoker Reading Center: Apply on-line at: http://cehs.unl.edu/tlte/readingcenter/ Kit & Dick Schmoker Reading Center

For application assistance, contact: Melisia Bieber, Reading Center Associate (402)-472-3532, readingcenter@unl.edu

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Play it Safe in the Summer Time!

By Charleen Engberg, Director of Volunteers and Education, Capital Humane Society

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ummer can be such a fun season to spend quality time with your pets. If you have extra time to spare, consider researching healthy recipes for making cool treats for your dog, such as peanut butter popsicles. Or you may choose to read some of your favorite stories out loud to your cat or small furry friend to keep your reading skills polished while also spending time with a cherished companion.

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) reminds dog owners to protect their companions in the summer.

Their advice includes: • Never leave your dog in the car • Make sure your dog has unlimited access to fresh water • Make sure your dog has access to shade when outside • Take walks during the cooler hours of the day • When walking, try to stay off of hot surfaces (like asphalt) because it can burn your dog’s paws

As indicated by the AVMA, it is critical that you never leave a dog or any other pet in a car in warm weather. Even with the windows down, it can become too hot very fast and your pet can suf-

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provide plenty of fresh, clean water and shade to allow them to get out of the sun,” she added.

“Certain breeds, such as Pugs and Persians, are at increased risk for heat related disorders, so be especially cautious on hot days with these types of pets.”

In addition to preventing heat stroke and heat related issues, pet owners will want to be informed about other situations that arise in the summer months.

“Pets are at increased ...foods such as grapes, raisins, risk for a variety of parasites during the summer, chocolate, and onions can be such as fleas and ticks,” poisonous (to dogs). said Dr. Andersen. “Pets can also run afoul of bees, wasps, mosquitoes, and heat-related problems including biting flies.”

She added, “Regular parasite heat stroke. Dehydration and sun burn of their skin or burns on pets’ prevention is the best way to keep foot pads from hot asphalt or pave- these pests off your pets. Regular ment are also problems commonly grooming can help make your pet more comfortable during the sumseen by vets in the summer.”

“To prevent these heat related mer and helps alleviate parasite issues, avoid exposing your pet and insect problems.”

Independence Day can be lots to the heat, especially during the of fun for people. Yet it is often a hottest periods of the day,” she said. “An easy rule of thumb is if very stressful day for pets. Many it is too hot for you, it is too hot for pets end up getting lost because your pets. They’ll appreciate the they are afraid of the fireworks and air conditioning inside as much as try to run from the noise. Other pets are injured by the fireworks. you do.”

“If they do need to be outside, Your pet will appreciate being fer and die. To prevent tragedy, simply choose to leave your pet at home in the comfortable air conditioning.

“The number one danger in the summer is the heat itself,” said Dr. Laura Andersen, Director of Veterinary Medicine, at Capital Humane Society. “Hot temperatures can lead to a number of

protected from these possible dangers and being kept safe inside. If your pet has shown fear of fireworks in the past, you should see your veterinarian who may be able to prescribe medication to help keep your pet calm and reduce his/her fear during the noise from fireworks or thunderstorms.

Remember, too, that July 4th parties are common with lots of yummy food for people.

However, Dr. Andersen remarked, “Avoid the temptation to give pets people food, like barbeque or ice cream, as these can upset their stomachs.” Other foods such as grapes, raisins, chocolate, and onions can be poisonous.

There are lots of reasons to celebrate in the summer. School may be out, yet people can still make educated choices and celebrate safely with their pets.

All your friends at Capital Humane Society thank you for taking good care of your pets all year long.

Capital Humane Society Admissions & Assessment Center - 2320 Park Boulevard Pieloch Pet Adoption Center 6500 S. 70th Street 402-441-4488 www.capitalhumanesociety.org

Lincoln Kids!

Growing Gardeners

By Andrea Faas, Naturalist, Pioneers Park Nature Center

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tanding in the newly tilled soil of my garden, my mother squealed in delight as she walked barefoot through the sandy-loam soil. “Annie, you don’t know how lucky you are to have this rich soil in your yard!”

It’s true I didn’t know how lucky I was until I moved to Lincoln and discovered just how hard it is to grow veggies in the compacted clay soils around my house. I learned to love gardening from my mom, a farm girl who has a multitude of gardens and diverse landscaping in her yard.

Now, I don’t claim to be a great gardener. My plantings tend to be messy and random, a mixture of plants that caught my eye, what was on sale, plants given to me and what ultimately survived.

Gardening is a science, hard work and for many a passion but it is also

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fun, satisfying and entertaining. I love digging in the earth and my daughter has always enjoyed it, too. When she was a baby she’d crawl to the newly turned soil to investigate. That often meant a clod of dirt or a rock in the mouth but she was into it! Last year she really started to enjoy it. We planted peas, carrots, tomatoes, and herbs. She really liked to plant starters purchased at the nursery. Each evening on the way home she’d ask, “Mommy, what are we going to plant? I want to plant something!”

Of course planting things is much more fun than weeding but I had my daughter help me water or play in the sprinkler while I weeded. Inevitably she would want to know what I was doing and try to

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help. She had her own set of garden tools which she was very proud of. Her attention usually didn’t last long and she would often go play with the rocks but it was fun to explore outside.

She was fascinated by the caterpillar on the dill and the ants which poured out of the raised bed when watered.

Last summer my most successful crops were the herbs and my daughter got to know them well.

We smelled and tasted them often.

When making dinner I could send her outside to get basil or rosemary. Now when we cook together she asks to smell the spices before adding the ingredients.

I know that some people may be intimidated by gardening and especially with their kids. I encourage you to try it, keep things simple and have fun. If you are looking for help or direction or just want to get your kids introduced to the idea, check out our Children’s Garden Fun classes. Kasey Moomau, an AmeriCorps member, is working on our Children’s Garden and will have classes weekly to teach kids about gardening. He wants to inspire young people and adults alike to branch out and try new things - the more delicious, the better - and believes that garden-

ing with children helps them grow confidence and understanding (in addition to tomatoes), making for better, tastier nutrition and happier, healthier kids.

You can learn more about the Children’s Garden by calling Pioneers Park Nature Center at 402-441-7895, or emailing Kasey directly atemrys.ap.jarlath@gmail. com”.

CHILDREN’S GARDEN FUN

Come grow with your child at the Children’s Garden! We will be planting, tending, harvesting, and learning about the wonders of nature through a variety of crafts and exploratory activities. Be sure you and your child are dressed for the weather, as we will be outdoors. Classes are $3 per person, 1 adult per 3 children, ages 3 and up.

Fridays: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., Saturdays, March through June: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., Saturdays, July and August: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

May 2, 3: Colorful Salads May 9, 10: Web of Life May 23, 24: Spring Harvest May 30, 31: Dirt!

Jun 6, 7: Roots and Shoots Jun 27, 28: Summer Planting Jul 11, 12: Water!

Jul 18, 19: Herbs and Spices Jul 25, 26: Bugs in the Garden Aug 1, 2: Fresh Flavors Aug 8, 9: Summer Harvest Aug 15, 16: Garden Circles II

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(402) 802-9982 2755 Jamie Lane • Lincoln, NE 68516 lincoln@mygym.com mygym.com/lincoln Summer 2014 Page 43

18th Annual Bryan

Health & Safety Fair Saturday, June 14 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Join us for our 18th annual Bryan Kids’ Health & Safety Fair and learn about health and safety topics through fun, interactive booths: • Participate in almost 50 interactive exhibits to learn about nutrition, exercise and many other fun health topics • Try out the giant inflatables • Get a look inside a fire truck or the Fire Safety House from Lincoln Fire & Rescue • Learn about electrical safety from Lincoln Electric System • Learn about other safety issues involving animals, bikes, seatbelts and water • Meet Oliver, our Kids’ Club mascot • Test your strength on the Hi-Striker Clown • Get fitted for an affordable new bike helmet • Face painting and electronic basketball games • Enjoy live entertainment and demonstrations such as the String Beans and Kokyo Taiko Drummers • Get your picture taken with our life-size nursing cut-outs – remember to bring your camera!

• And, every child 12 or younger will receive free sidewalk chalk!

FREE. No registration necessary.

Bryan Medical Center, Bryan East Campus Zone B Parking Garage 1600 S. 48th St. • Lincoln, NE For more information call 402-481-8855