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Should They Stay or Should They Go? How to decide when to send your sick kid to school By Sarah Lyons Your child wakes up with a sore throat and the debate begins: Should you keep him home or send him to school? How is a parent to know when it’s best to keep a child home to rest and reduce the risk of spreading illness? Let’s look at some common symptoms and how they can help you make a decision.

Fever

If your child wakes up with a fever higher than 101 degrees then she should stay home from school. A child with a fever is most likely contagious so she should stay home. Take her temperature reading before giving her ibuprofen or acetaminophen, since those will reduce the fever.

Earache

If your child has minor ear pain and no other symptoms, it is not contagious and he can go to school. If the pain causes more severe discomfort, sleep loss or fever, a day at home to recuperate may be the best choice.

Tummy troubles

If your child has diarrhea or vomits, he will need the day off from school. Not only is he contagious but he probably isn’t up for the usual routine anyway.

Cold symptoms

If your child has mild cold symptoms such as a runny nose and a mild sore throat and fatigue, he can attend school. Keep in mind that while cold symptoms don’t affect his ability to participate in normal activities, it doesn’t mean he isn’t contagious. Urge him to wash his hands frequently, cover his cough and put dirty tissues in the trash.

Sore throat

If your child has a mild sore throat due to allergies or cold symptoms, he is most likely well enough to attend school. If the sore throat is severe, it could be strep throat and you should take him to a doctor to be tested. If it is strep, he should take antibiotics for 24 hours before returning to school to avoid spreading the illness.

Pink eye (conjunctivitis)

Pink eye is extremely contagious. If your child has yellow/green discharge coming out of her eye or the white of the eye is a pink color then she should stay home until she has seen a doctor. Most schools will require a doctor’s note that clears the child to return or that she take antibiotic eye drops for 24 hours before she returns.

Headache

If your child wakes with a headache but does not have a fever, it is most likely safe to send her to school. However, if she is excessively tired or has other symptoms, it is possible she is coming down with something and it might be best for her to stay home and rest.

Rash

If your child has a rash from an unknown source keep him home until you are able to see a doctor. Some rashes are contagious. If you know the cause, such as ringworm or impetigo, use the appropriate measures to ensure it doesn’t spread.

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Cough

You can’t keep your kids home from school every time they cough, but they should stay home for severe coughs. Likewise, shortness of breath and wheezing are symptoms that deserve a doctor’s visit. Sarah Lyons is a freelance writer.

Is it a Cold or Flu? SIGNS & SYMPTOMS INFLUENZA COLD Symptom onset Abrupt Gradual Fever Usual Rare Aches Usual Slight Chills Fairly common Uncommon Fatigue, weakness Usual Sometimes Sneezing Sometimes Common Stuffy nose Sometimes Common Sore throat Sometimes Common Chest discomfort Common Mild to moderate Cough Common Mild to moderate Headache Common Rare

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Silent Symptoms A non-verbal child cannot tell you when he is ill, so how do you know? By Lisa Lightner It’s stressful enough to worry about the flu for typical children and ourselves. Add in a child who has disabilities and is medically fragile and it’s a wonder some of us sleep at night. The CDC says children of any age with neurologic conditions are more likely to become very sick if they get the flu. Flu complications can vary and, for some children, can include pneumonia and even death. Some children with special needs may already have trouble with muscle and lung function or difficulty coughing, swallowing or clearing fluids from their airways. Flu symptoms can make these problems worse.

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Signs a non-verbal child is sick • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Fever Change in appetite Extreme vomiting Green and icky runny nose or mucus Labored breathing or wheezing Rashes Changes in skin or eye color Confusion or trouble walking, as if drunk Holds her head or neck as if it hurts Extreme drowsiness or trouble waking Watery stool, particularly with blood Fussy and irritable Changes in behavior, such as task refusal

How to check for dehydration

Preventing dehydration is critical. Small, frequent sips of fluid or popsicles and ice chips will help keep your child hydrated. You can check for dehydration like nurses do in nursing homes — grasp the skin on the back of the hand or the forehead and pull up. If it stays up, the child is dehydrated. You should also monitor how often he urinates and, when he does, if it is darker or has a stronger smell. A dry, tacky mouth or a lack of tears are also signs of dehydration. For any symptoms, refrain from giving a “natural” or homeopathic product unless you’ve talked with your doctor. Despite being over-the-counter products, some can cause a bad interaction with other medications your child is taking. Lisa Lightner is a West Chester, PA special-education advocate who blogs at A Day in Our Shoes and is a contributor to MetroKids.com’s MomSpeak.

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Family Resolve Start the year with a resolution you can all get behind By Myrna Haskell This might be the year for a family resolution. It strengthens family bonds and can be used to promote a healthier lifestyle or focus on a group goal, such as raising money for a big-ticket item everyone can enjoy. “Any time a group of people unites to do something they all agree upon, it helps to build a bond,” says Stacy Kaiser, a licensed psychotherapist and relationship expert. “Sharing common interests and ideas while working together helps us to connect with one another.” Susan Kuczmarski, EdD, an expert on the dynamics of family culture and bonding, says her family made resolutions when her three sons were younger. “Our youngest son was only 10. I believe you can start early with this exercise, and, when they become teens, they relish this opportunity,” she says.

12 Family-Resolution Ideas 1. Family “date” night Schedule a regular family night out, such as bowling, dinner at a restaurant or a group painting class. 2. Tech-free days Instead of everyone’s attention focused on their phones, have a monthly family reading night. Rotate the reader. Family members can read from something they’ve written for school, a journal or from a favorite book. Then, everyone discusses it. 3. Family conference day Consider a weekly family meeting. It keeps communication flowing and is a great way for members to support each other and resolve internal issues. “My family (children ages 17, 14, 11 and 9) has a meeting Sunday evenings where we each share things that went well for us

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during the week and things and people that disappointed us. This is a time to share and to work through selective issues,” says Michelle Maidenberg, PhD, a psychotherapist whose specialties include marital and family issues. 4. Schedule meals together “It’s extremely important to eat meals together,” Maidenberg stresses. Set a specific time. If schedules won’t allow for daily meals, do weekend meals or rework schedules so that weekly meals are a given. Even a family breakfast would work. 5. Plan family exercise “This can be an agreement among family members to include exercise (biking, hiking, etc.), meditation or yoga as regular family activities,” says Maidenberg 6. Volunteer together “When the family engages collectively toward a mission and purpose that is meaningful to the family system, it provides them with something to talk about, bond over and work toward,” says Maidenberg. 7. Monthly money meetings “Hold a monthly financial-discussion night,” suggests Pamela Yellen, a financial advisor. She recommends a focus on the family budget. “Even children as young as four or five can get involved. Create your family’s ‘Personal Spending Rules’ together to work toward family goals.” 8. Save for a purchase Pick a big-ticket item that the family can enjoy together, such as a trampoline or a special vacation. This is also a great teaching moment about the importance of saving for something special.

Include everybody All family members should be invested in the resolution, so make sure to involve everyone in the planning. “Have each family member do a list of strengths and needs and share them,” Kuczmarski suggests. This helps the family choose a resolution for both personal and family growth. “Pick one resolution you’ll all do together. The trick is to let diﬀerences within the family ﬂourish. There must be room for each child’s unique and personal ideas and contributions.”

Stick to it It’s tough enough for one person to stick to a resolution. How does a family do it? Kaiser suggests: • Make goals small and reachable. • Be sure that all family members are in agreement with the resolution. • Encourage each other daily; it provides motivation and is another way to bond. “Family members are ideally set up to remind each other about the resolution,” says Kuczmarski. “This is one beneﬁt of a group situation. Reminders should be gentle, not forceful in any way.” 9. Improve the home environment Each family member suggests one thing that can be improved around the house. For instance, the family van may be a dumping place for toys, newspapers and candy wrappers. Each week a different family member takes a turn to clean it out. 10. Document family memories Take turns photographing family events. Have a monthly family scrapbooking day. 11. Plan a reunion Include the kids in the planning. Take a group photo at the event and have reunion T-shirts designed to document the day. 12. Create an ancestry project Do an ancestor search as a family. Once you have a family tree completed, make a book (one page per family member) with photos and descriptions of each person. Myrna Beth Haskell is a freelance writer.

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Care Camps Camps for kids with Crohn’s, diabetes and other conditions By Terri Akman For a child with special needs, summer camp can be especially challenging. Specialized camps geared toward kids with specific health issues can provide a safe environment where kids with special needs can thrive among others who share their conditions. When Kennedy H. was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease when she was 9, her doctor encouraged her parents to send her to a camp dedicated to kids with inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn’s, so she would become more educated about it. At first, her mother was hesitant, worried about sending her only child away for a week to Camp Oasis at Camp Nock-A-Mixon in Bucks County, an hour away from their Landsdale home, where she didn’t know anyone. But Kennedy had a blast, not only because she swam and rode jet skis, but because she got to commiserate with her new friends about they handle the effects of Crohn’s. “We’d stay up late and talk about what we’d been through, and it’s really good to know that other people your age are going through the same thing,” says Kennedy, 12. Now she can’t wait for camp to begin each summer. And her mom is happy too. “The camp taught Kennedy how to identify with her disease better, how to accept it and control it better,” she says. “And because they helped Kennedy, she came home and helped her dad and I.”

because their needs are too specific and the staff at a traditional camp is often not equipped to adequately handle their special needs. At Camp Oasis, about 30 volunteer counselors and a medical staff are specifically trained to support the campers who have Crohn’s disease or colitis. About 115 campers, between 4th and 12th grades, come to the camp for a week each August to enjoy typical camp activities, such as archery and arts and crafts. “Camp Oasis is an opportunity for these kids to still experience the magic of camp and also be able to connect with other kids who have the disease,” says Caneka McNeil, the foundation’s east area education director.

How to choose a camp

Peer support

There are questions families should ask as they research any camp, but for a child with special needs, safety and healthcare top the list. “Talk to the camp to make sure what the camp offers in a facility and schedule is in line with your child’s functionality,” says Tracey Gaslin, executive director of the Association of Camp Nursing . “What should that camper be able to do to adequately navigate the camp experience?” Ask the camp what a typical day looks like — what time campers get up, what they eat, how they get from one activity to the next, what the property’s landscape is like and how self-sufficient the child must be. Must they bathe or dress themselves? Ask about their healthcare — who is on site every day? Is there a prescriber available? A nurse on-site? How far away is the nearest hospital? “If the camp tells you there is an emergency medical technician for emergencies, that’s great, but an EMT doesn’t know anything about medication management or preventing a bad cold from spreading throughout the camp,” she says.

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Shaheim E., 15, loves swimming and playing basketball with friends at Camp Manito. It’s also a place where he can get the therapies he needs for his cerebral palsy. “It’s like a family there,” says his mom, Nikole Everett, from Middletown, DE. “He looks forward to going to camp.” The camp has a copy of his school individualized education program and incorporates those therapies into his daily activities. For example, swimming is important to help him strengthen weakened limbs, and the camp makes sure he has plenty of time to swim. Beyond his CP, Shaheim learns to socialize and become more independent. Children with specific health challenges may feel isolated and think they are alone. When they attend a camp dedicated to kids just like them, it can be eye opening. “It’s important for kids with Type 1 diabetes to understand that they aren’t the only ones who have to manage this disease, that there are other kids out there who understand,” says Victoria Benyo, program director for the Camp Nejeda Foundation, which serves campers with Type 1 diabetes through residential, day and family camp programs, including a day camp in Stillwater, NJ. “The emphasis is on fun and developing peer support and social connection,” she says. Kids enjoy typical camp activities like ziplining, swimming and sports. “The only difference is that the other kids, and most of the counselors, have Type 1 diabetes as well and the medical staff are equipped to handle it.” Every kid should have a camp experience, says Gaslin. “Camp is the only place where kids, whether they are healthy or ill or challenged, have an extended period of time with like peers,” she says. Terri Akman is a contributing writer to MetroKids.

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Thrilling adventures are in store for children at summer camps throughout the Delaware Valley in 2019! This camp directory includes an ample array of choices for all abilities, ages and interests. Navigate the directory by focusing on your preferences for: • Geographic area: Camps are grouped by county & outlying areas. • Category: Each description is prefaced by camp type — day, program, residential, special needs or travel. • Special features: Blue icons at the end of each listing indicate if a camp oﬀers extended day care, part-day or part-week schedules, ﬁnancial aid or transportation. Abbreviations denote whether a camp is ACA accredited, has a counselor-in-training program or may accommodate some special needs. See the key at the bottom of the page. Find a searchable version at MetroKids.com/camps.

Haddonﬁeld Friends School Summer Camp 47 N. Haddon Ave., Haddonﬁeld 856-429-6786 ext. 211 Hfsfriends.org

DAY All activities are supervised by trained, experienced, certiﬁed educators. Each session incorporates an ageappropriate enrichment theme such as music, sports, cooperative games, crafts, drama, computers, science, cultural connections, nature study & water play. Many theme weeks culminate with events, performances & trips.

Super Star Summer Camp 5 Larwin Rd., Cherry Hill 856-795-4599 theGCAcademy.com

DAY Super Star Summer Camp is where kids learn how to be awesome. We oﬀer a variety of activities for children to enjoy, including swimming, ninja obstacle courses, ﬂip-training, basketball, soccer, gymnastics, tumbling, cheerleading, arts & crafts and more. SN GLOUCESTER

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Contact camps to express interest and mention you saw their listing in MetroKids. BURLINGTON Camp Creek Run 199 Taunton Lake Rd., Marlton; 856-596-4250 campcreekrun@yahoo.com Campcreekrun.com

DAY Get close to nature at Camp Creek Run! Located in Marlton on 50 wooded acres, we offer certified teachers; sports, arts & nature programs; fishing & boating; swim instruction; pools; archery range; nature center; hiking trails; basketball, volleyball & gaga courts; challenge course; pollinator and vegetable gardens; and farm sanctuary.

Future Scholars Early Learning Center 1351 Rt. 38 W., B-1, Hainesport 609-518-1333 admin@futurescholarslearning.com Futurescholarslearning.com

DAY Summer Camp oﬀers full & half days with various schedules available. Activities include ﬁeld trips & in-house visitors along with science experiments, water play, cooking classes, music & sports, just to name a few! We continue to educate your child through our theme-based activities & curriculum so your child won’t fall behind this summer. Private tutoring available. 6:30am-6:30pm.

JCC Camps at Medford 400 Tuckerton Rd., Medford 856-751-1666 jcccampsatmedford.org

DAY, TRAVEL JCC Camps at Medford enriches children’s lives by teaching values and life skills in a fun, safe and inclusive Jewish environment, while building conﬁdence, sharing successes and creating lasting friendships. Camp is built on the fundamental values of family, love, respect, justice and charity, compassion and kindness. ACA CIT SN

Liberty Lake Day Camp 1195 Florence-Columbus Rd., Bordentown 609-499-7820 Libertylakedaycamp.com

DAY Liberty Lake Day Camp teaches life skills to inspire young people to change the world. Make new friends and create lasting summer memories! On 60 magniﬁcent shady acres, campers choose their own schedules through the “Freedom of Choice” elective program - over 60 activities! ACA

Moorestown Friends School Summer Programs 110 E. Main St., Moorestown 856-914-4493 mcameron@mfriends.org Summer.mfriends.org

DAY Moorestown Friends School oﬀers a number of exciting summer opportunities for children grades PS-12. The Summer Scholars Program options include innovative and exciting approaches to science, robotics, technology, STEM, sports, design, thinking, arts, economics and more. In addition, Academic Transitions courses oﬀer the chance for your child to improve in math, writing and study skills. Many Summer Programs Master Teachers are MFS teachers and department heads, most of whom hold advanced degrees from prestigious universities. CAMDEN COUNTY

Early Childhood Camps at the Katz JCC 1301 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill 856-424-4444 ext. 1242 donnasnyder@jfedsnj.org Katzjcc.org/ecccamps

DAY Early Childhood Camps at the Katz JCC, an award-winning summer day camp, is the place for little campers ages 2-5 to have big fun! Through STEM activities, creative arts, theater, music, sports, swim lessons, cooking and more, our professional camp staﬀ ensure your child has a fun summer experience. SN

DAY Serving Center City/South Jersey/Shore Points. State certiﬁed & accredited by ACA. 66 acres include 45,000-sq. ft. of A/C indoor space, climbing tower, pedal karts, gymnastics, driving range, horseback riding, 8,500-sq. ft. of pools, soccer & baseball ﬁelds, hockey, basketball, tennis courts, arts & music programs. Open house on Saturdays, from 12-3 PM, February 9th, March 16th, April 21st and May 18th. ACA

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Adventure Camp at Roundtop Mountain Resort 925 Roundtop Rd., Lewisberry, PA; (717) 432-9631 skiroundtop@skiroundtop.com Roundtopmountainresort.com/ camps/summer-adventure-camps

DAY Book your child’s best week of the summer at South Central PA’s favorite ski resort where campers enjoy a multitude of adventure-based activities including zip lines, rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, archery, paintball, OGO balls, high and low ropes courses, the super slide, chairlift rides and much more. All right here on our beautiful 1200 acre mountain property. Day and residential camps available. Residential housing is in air-conditioned mountain chalets. CIT

Echo Hill Camp 13655 Bloomingneck Rd., Worton, MD 410-348-5303 info@echohillcamp.com EchoHillCamp.com

RESIDENTIAL Echo Hill Camp on the Chesapeake Bay is a traditional, sleep-away summer camp with 2- to 8- week sessions. Non-competitive, free-choice program. Waterskiing, sailing, wakeboarding, crabbing, ropes course, nature, art and much more! ACA

Pilot Summer Camp 208 Woodlawn Rd., Wilmington, DE cshivone@pilotschool.org pilotschool.org

DAY Children ages 5-12 will beneﬁt from our multi-sensory approach, which oﬀers them the opportunity to engage in activities while learning. This fun, hands-on camp focuses on special skills, team building, science experiments and nature while integrating reading and math.

Science Camp Watonka PO Box 127, Hawley, PA 570-857-1401 mail@watonka.com Watonka.com

RESIDENTIAL For boys 8-16. Camper-selected program includes hands-on laboratory experiences in astronomy, biology, chemistry, computers, electronics, earth science, physics & robotics. A wide range of other activities includes ropes, archery, climbing, woodworking, sailing, rocketry, mini-bike riding, sports, windsurﬁng & trips. 2-, 4-, 6- & 8-week sessions available. CIT SN

Whale Camp at the Fundy Marine Science Institute Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick, Canada 888-54-WHALE info@whalecamp.com WhaleCamp.com

RESIDENTIAL, TRAVEL No other marine science camp offers as many face-to-face encounters to closely observe and study whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals and puffins in their own natural habitat. Board our research vessel for unmatched opportunities to observe marine life. Explore beaches, coastal trails and fishing villages on beautiful Grand Manan Island. Ask about our $40,000 College Scholarships, STEM projects & College Credits.

YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser 201 Cushion Peak Rd., Wernersville, PA 610-670-2267 SMYMCA.org

RESIDENTIAL We welcome you to our 600 mountaintop acres in Berks County, PA. While we oﬀer a variety of session lengths, most campers come for 2- or 4-week sessions. We are a coed program for campers 7-16 years old. Traditional camp programs including horseback riding, swimming, boating, athletics, target sports, mountain biking, creative arts, nature, adventure & teen leadership. We also oﬀer a variety of specialty theme camps, adventure trips and international trips. We can’t wait to see you on the mountain! ACA

Young People’s Theater Workshop (YPTW); Theatre Arts Summer Overnight Camp at Eastern University 363 Radford Ct., Glen Mills, PA 610-558-0988 yptw@aol.com; yptw.org

DAY, RESIDENTIAL Overnight camp for ages 11-18 at Eastern University, June 23-28, 2019. Classes include musical comedy, Shakespeare, improv, monologues, dance, characterization, auditions, showtunes. Air-conditioned dorms, good food, experienced staﬀ of professional educators.

Key: Extended hours Oﬀers ﬁnancial aid Part-day or part-week sessions Provides transportation ACA: ACA-accredited CIT: Counselor-in-training program SN: Some special needs may be accommodated

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Later start time helps teen students, study says It’s cold. It’s dark. It’s January, 6am. Few adults pop out of bed this time of year. For teens, however, there has long been an argument that early-morning education is a disservice to their growing brains. Now, a study provides some scientific heft to the argument. Two years ago Seattle School District delayed the start of the school day by nearly an hour, to 8:45am. Students’ slept 34 minutes more, attendance improved and grades went up 4.5 percent, according to the study published in Science Advances last month. “Adolescents typically have a preference to stay active until late in the evening and to wake up late in the morning,” said researchers, to which every parent would respond, “Duh.” They point out, however, that this is not just because they are on their phones all night; their biological clocks push them to stay up late and not wake early. Those 8am first periods work against this instinct and the lack of sleep makes them more than grumpy. “Increasing daily sleep duration in adolescents is not only critical because of the clear adverse physical and mental health outcomes associated with chronic sleep deprivation but also because of the role that normal sleep plays in learning and memory consolidation,” the authors note. While they acknowledge they can’t draw a direct line between the later school day and the grade improvements, “it is certainly reasonable that students who are better rested and more alert should display better academic performance.” We believe them and not just because they headlined their article “Sleepmore in Seattle.”

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For Boys 8-16 in the Poconos at Hawley, PA

Offering qualified instruction and laboratory work in: • Astronomy • Biology • Chemistry • Computer science • Ecology • Physics • Photography • Robotics • Rocketry

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Add a pop of color to your little one’s playtime! The Building Blocks Trolley Playset encourages kids to get creative alongside the star of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood and four of his pals. (Crayola; 3+; $8.99) Kids dig this mash-up of art and science: With the Fizzing Unicorn Dig, you’ll sift through a ﬁzzy substance stuﬀed with gemstones that cause a fun chemical reaction when they hit water. After picking your treasures, use the guide provided to make jewelry. (Youniverse; 6+; $14.99)

The Juicy Couture Charms and Chains set features all your fashionista needs to make unique bracelets, including charms, beads, ribbons and a sewing kit. (Make It Real; 8+; $19.99) Log on to MetroKids.com/winit and enter to win your favorite prize, beginning Jan. 1.

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Broadway Babies, Kids Stuff, and Apprentice Camps

A FUN Introduction to Theatre for Kids! Broadway Babies (entering K & 1st grade) is a 2-week program in Sewell, NJ. Kids Stuff (entering grades 2 & 3) three- or six-week program; & Apprentice (entering grades 4 & 5) sixweek program in Blackwood. iBinBlackwood.

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Wintry weather may mean more time indoors, but that shouldn’t lead to boredom! Bring the family to these all-ages hotspots to try a new hobby, burn energy or just enjoy a day spent together. Because why should the kids have all the fun? Visit MetroKids.com/indoorfun for our extensive roundup of venues ranging from art studios to sports centers.

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All Fired Up!, Collingswood There’s no shortage of ways to get creative at this walkin studio that offers canvas painting, board art, glass fusing and paint-your-own pottery pieces that cater to every interest and skill level. Elite Climbing, Maple Shade Reach new heights during rock-climbing lessons for ages 5 & up. Beginner packages, suited for teens and adults, include a session that covers the basics of belaying, as well as gear rental, unlimited climbing for the remainder of the day and a two-week membership.

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Escape Room South Jersey, Collingswood & Glassboro Nothing facilitates family bonding quite like being locked in a room together! Suited for elementary-age kids, teens and adults, games here call on visitors to take control of a dinosaur invasion and outsmart an evil genius.

Sahara Sam’s Oasis, West Berlin Little guppies and seasoned swimmers alike enjoy water slides, aquatic obstacle courses, a lazy river, wave pools and a splashy playground. Be sure to hit the Mt. Kilimanjaro slide, featuring a family-size raft.

The Funplex, Mt. Laurel From mini golf, bowling and laser tag to go-karts, amusement rides and an arcade, this play haven will wear out even the most energetic family.

Sky Zone, Moorestown If you think one trampoline is fun, how about a whole park of them? See who jumps the highest in the freestyle area, then tackle an obstacle course, play dodgeball with a twist and flip in the foam zone. Tilt Studio, Voorhees Whether you’re dodging beams in the laser maze or rolling the highest scores in mini bowling and the blacklight mini-golf course, this is the perfect place for friendly competition.

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Kids spend Jan. 18 & 21 outdoors during Winter Break Camp at Fernbrook Farms.

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Special needs event First Sunday Family Day

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1 Tuesday

New Year’s Day Celebration at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Phila. Kick off 2019 with performances, family activities, giveaways and hot chocolate. FREE

3 Thursday

First Sunday Family Day: Barnes Big Draw at the Barnes Foundation, Phila. Contribute to a “doodle mural,” make a sketchbook and watch as a colorful balloon installation takes shape throughout the event. FREE

5 Saturday

Three Kings Day at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Phila. Festivities include a reenactment of the story of the Three Wise Men and a traditional “Rosca de Reyes” bread. FREE

Cupcake Challenge at the Gloucester Twp. Library, Blackwood. Show off your cupcakedecorating skills, then taste what you’ve made. FREE

In Search of Owls Hike

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Bank of America Museum on Us, Cherry Hill and Millville. Bank of America and Merrill Lynch cardholders get access to participating venues including the Garden State Discovery Museum and Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center. FREE Green Plant Band Family Concert at the Hopewell Theater, Hopewell. $$$ Night in the Museum at the Academy of Natural Sciences, Phila. Come face-to-face with colorful insects, embark on a flashlight expedition and learn about bugs that glow in the dark. $$$$ Welcome Winter Walk at the Mountain Lakes Preserve, Princeton. Discover the survival strategies of local plants and animals and find out where critters store their food. $

Polar Bear Plunge

6 Sunday

Bank of America Museum on Us, Cherry Hill and Millville. See Jan. 5. FREE

11 Friday

In Search of Owls Hike at the Watershed Institute, Pennington. Following a presentation about owls and their adaptations, set out on a hike to listen and look for them. $$ Know Your Brain Day at the Franklin Institute, Phila. Dive into the inner workings of the brain during activities focused on neurons, multitasking and vision. $$$$ Noises Off at the Kelsey Theatre, West Windsor. $$$ Philadelphia Home Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Phila. Meet reps from hundreds of local companies that aim to help you plan, design and build projects. $$$$

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Ring in the Year of the Pig during the Lunar New Year Festival, Jan. 19, at Phillyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Penn Museum. The extravaganza features traditional music and dance, storytelling, workshops and martial arts demos. After dark, the fun moves outdoors with even more performances.

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Camp-In at the Franklin Institute, Phila. This slumber party features science and planetarium shows, fun with telescopes and engineering activities. $$$$ Noises Off at the Kelsey Theatre, West Windsor. $$$ Philadelphia Home Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Phila. See Jan. 11. $$$$ Wildlife Survival Program at the Plainsboro Preserve, Cranbury. Search for signs of animal activity and see how plants hibernate. $$

13 Sunday

Comic Art Workshop at the Ferry Avenue Library, Camden. FREE Read and Pick: Gingerbread Man at Terhune Orchards, Princeton. After the tale, kids decorate a gingerbread cookie to take home. $$

17 Thursday

Boardwalk Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Show at the Wildwoods Convention Center, Wildwood. Enjoy best-of-breed and puppy competitions, obedience demos and vendors. $$

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Boardwalk Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Show at the Wildwoods Convention Center, Wildwood. See Jan. 17. $$

Noises Off at the Kelsey Theatre, West Windsor. $$$

PECO Family Jams: Mosaic Medallions at Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, Phila. Make a mini mosaic from tiles, mirror and recycled materials. $$

Philadelphia Home Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Phila. See Jan. 11. $$$$

15 Tuesday

Birthday Festival at the Absecon Lighthouse, Atlantic City. Celebrate the occasion with cake and complimentary climbs. FREE

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Twilight Trails Hike at the Plainsboro Preserve, Cranbury. $$ Winter Break Camp at Fernbrook Farms Environmental Education Center, Chesterfield. Kids visit farm animals, make birdfeeders, play games and investigate the pond. $$$$

19 Saturday

Boardwalk Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Show at the Wildwoods Convention Center, Wildwood. See Jan. 17. $$

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MK Family Fun Lambertville-New Hope Winter Festival at multiple venues. The neighboring towns team up to host a slew of family events through Jan. 27, including puppet shows, bird walks, icecarving demos, a “snowfolk” art competition and a chili cook-off. FREE Lunar New Year Festival at the Penn Museum, Phila. See “Culture Club,” p. 16. $$$ Noises Off at the Kelsey Theatre, West Windsor. $$$ Polar Bear Plunge at the Wildwoods Convention Center, Wildwood. Participants brave a dip in the ocean to benefit Special Olympics New Jersey. $$$$ Philadelphia Home Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Phila. See Jan. 11. $$$$ Read and Pick: Gingerbread Man at Terhune Orchards, Princeton. See Jan. 15. $$

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Boardwalk Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Show at the Wildwoods Convention Center, Wildwood. See Jan. 17. $$

21 Monday

Winter Break Camp at Fernbrook Farms Environmental Education Center, Chesterfield. See Jan. 18. $$$$

Town & County: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

25 Friday

Kids and Critters Preschool Program at the Plainsboro Preserve, Cranbury. Stories, crafts and animal presentations are all part of the fun. $$

26 Saturday

Mid-Winter Antique Show at the Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center, Millville. Check out ceramics, jewelry, pottery, vintage accessories and toys. $

27 Sunday

Antique Toy Train Show Closing Day at the Museum of American History, Deptford. $ Jersey Shore Comic Book Show at the Toms River Elks, Toms River. $

Noises Off at the Kelsey Theatre, West Windsor. $$$

MetroKids’ 11th-Annual Super Camp Fair at the Plymouth Meeting Mall, Plymouth Meeting, PA. See “MK On the Scene,” below. FREE

Philadelphia Home Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Phila. See Jan. 11. $$$$

Mid-Winter Antique Show at the Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center, Millville. See Jan. 26. $

From art to service projects, there are several ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 21. Head to Mlkdayofservice.org to find more opportunities to give back to your community. ATLANTIC COUNTY Stockton University hosts its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service with projects that span the county. In past years, family-friendly activities have included cleaning up local areas and making cards and decorations. BURLINGTON COUNTY The county library system and volunteer center team up for the MLK Day Challenge, where families collect supplies for a food pantry and animal shelter and make cards for residents in care facilities.

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MERCER COUNTY The Martin Luther King Celebration at Princeton’s Paul Robeson Center for the Arts honors the occasion during a community conversation, art activities and a musical performance.

Winter weather’s in full swing, but summer-camp season will be here before you know it. Make sure you’re prepared: Don’t miss MetroKids’ 11th-Annual Super Camp Fair at Plymouth Meeting’s Plymouth Meeting Mall, Jan. 27 from 1-4pm. With directors and staff members from more than 70 day, specialty and overnight camps onsite to answer questions, conduct demos and lead activities, finding the right camp for your child is fun and easy. Come meet the MK gang, enter to win prizes and promotions and, if you’re among the first 100 families to pre-register at MetroKids.com/campfair, you’ll score a stuffed goodie bag, too.

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MK Child Care & Early Education Directory FY: Full Year AY: Academic Year SP: Summer Program MP: Meals Provided

BS: Before School AS: After School DA: Diapers Accepted TP: Transportation Provided

SN: Special Needs DHS*: Licensed: Dept. of Health & Human Serv. DE*: Licensed: Dept. of Education DYF: Licensed: Dept. of Youth & Family Serv.

NAEYC: Accredited by National Association of Education of Young Children PAIS: Accredited by PA Assoc. of Independent Schools MSCES: Accredited by Middle States Commission on Elementary Schools AMS: Accredited by American Montessori Society

* Note: DHS License: requires annual on-site visits. DE License: 20% of all facilities are inspected annually.

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BEGINNINGS AT MFS: THE MOORESTOWN FRIENDS SCHOOL Early Childhood Program, 110 E. Main St., Moorestown, NJ 856-914-4428 • MFriends.org Ages: 3 & up • Hours: 8:05am-3:10pm Beginnings at MFS: The Moorestown Friends School Early Childhood Program oﬀers a values-based education for 3-year-olds and up. A project-based approach to learning and wide range of special subject areas are hallmarks of the experience. Moorestown Friends School is one of the only schools in the United States to oﬀer a Coding Program to all Lower School students - Preschool through Grade 4. This innovative program has three strands: coding, problem solving and teamwork. These skills will be in high demand as the 21st century progresses. Half-day and full-day Preschool is available. Prekindergarten and Kindergarten are full-day programs. AY, SP, BS, AS, MSCES

SOUTH JERSEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 406 Church Rd., Sicklerville, NJ • 856-728-2001 www.sjchristianacademy.org • Ages: PK - 7th Grade • Hours: 8:15am-3pm M-F South Jersey Christian Academy oﬀers an aﬀordable Christian education for students, Preschool through 7th Grade, in the South Jersey area. We educate today’s children to be tomorrow’s Christian leaders. AY, BS, AS

ESSENTIAL BEGINNINGS LEARNING CENTER 1329 Rte. 38, Hainsport, NJ 609-667-7838 • info@essentialbeginningslc.com Essentialbeginningslc.com • Ages: 2-1/2 yrs.-13 yrs. Hours 6:30am - 6:00pm Essential Beginnings embraces the differentiation approach to teaching. This method ensures that all children can learn the content based on their learning style. FY, AY, SP, SN, DYF FUTURE SCHOLARS EARLY LEARNING CENTER 1351 Rte. 38 W., B-1, Hainesport, NJ 609-518-1333 • FutureScholarsLearning.com Ages: 6 wks.-13 yrs. • Hours: 6:30am-6:30pm “Where Generations Come and Grow” Full- and half-day classes available year round. Family-owned and operated with an owner on premises daily. Offering Infant & Toddler Care, PreSchool, Drop-In Hourly Daycare, Established Full-Day Kindergarten, Before- and After-School Care with bussing for township students, Private Tutoring and Summer Camp! We are your one-stop solution for early education and child care! STOP BY TODAY FOR A TOUR! FY, AY, SP, BS, AS, DA, DYF OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER 32 W. Main St., Moorestown, NJ • 856-235-5371 • www.olgcnj.org/school Ages: 4 yrs.-6 yrs. • Hours: 8:30am-3pm • school@olgcnj.org Our Lady of Good Counsel School features full- and half-day pre-kindergarten programs, as well as full-day kindergarten. Children in first through eighth grades are educated in a top-notch, Catholic school environment, where our mission to form students in the image of Jesus Christ is reinforced daily. We provide education in music, art, specialized clubs, sports, after-school enrichment programs such as Lego Robotics and Latin, Spanish, technology, and physical education. Students do not need to be Catholic to attend our school. Please call to arrange a tour. Financial aid and volunteer opportunities available. AY, SP, AS

CAMDEN COUNTY BEECHWOOD SCHOOL, PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN 441 Beechwood Ave., Haddonfield, NJ • 856-429-0303 • TheBeechwoodSchool.com • Ages: 2½ yrs.-K Preschool, Kindergarten, Childcare. Beechwood School is a family-owned, independent, statelicensed school since 1951. We offer both half-day and full-day classes year round for children 2½ through kindergarten. Call for a tour. FY, AY, SP, MP, BS, AS, DYF PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF CHERRY HILL 1875 Rt. 70 East., Cherry Hill, NJ 8856-242-0034 • www.primrosecherryhill.com Ages: 6 wks.-Pre-K • Hours: 6:30am to 6:00pm Primrose Schools® is a national system of accredited private preschools that provides a premier early education and child care experience for children and families. Our Franchise Owners, Leadership Teams and School Staff partner with parents to help build the right foundation for future learning and in life. FY, AY, SP, BS, AS, MP, DA, SN, NAEYC

SARI ISDANER EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER AT THE KATZ JCC 1301 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ • 856-424-4444 • KatzJCC.org/ECE Ages: 6 wks.-K • Hours: 6:45am-6:15pm, M-Th; 6pm, F The Sari Isdaner Early Childhood Center at the Katz JCC is an award-winning program and leader in early childhood education. We offer full day infant/toddler care as of six weeks old, nursery school, preschool, full day certified Kindergarten, pre-K and transitional Kindergarten. FY, AY, SP, BS, AS, DA, SN, DHS*, DE, NAEYC SHINING LIGHTS PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE CENTER 1720 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ • 856-424-4915 www.shininglightsonline.org • Ages: 6 wks.-5 yrs. • Hours: 7:00am-6pm M-F Bible-based curriculum designed by our degreed director and certified teachers focuses on your child’s individual needs. Each classroom boasts hands-on exploration and discovery promoting learning centers. Small class sizes allow a variety of programs, which include: field trips, holiday shows, cooking projects and themed days. State-of-the-art security system and fenced-in playground. FY, AY, SP, DA, DYF

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GLOUCESTER COUNTY BUILDING BLOCKS CHILDCARE Applewood Dr., Logan Township • 856-975-6247 www.buildingblockscc.vpweb.com • Ages: 6 wks-12 yrs • Hours: 24 hours Building Blocks Childcare is a 24-hr. home care facility. We have daily age-appropriate activities. We also go on local trips to the park and library, as well as ﬁeld trips. We are very ﬂexible and have rates from daily to rates that include overtime. We also accept Rutgers vouchers. Rutgers Resource and Referral. FY, MP, BS, AS, DA, TP, SN HOLDING HANDS FAMILY CHILD CARE & PLAY CENTER 138 Tomlin Station Rd., Mullica Hill, NJ • 856-467-6811 Ages: Infant-School Age • Hours: 6am-6:30pm A place for families providing exceptional care, engaged learning and everyday play. A full-service center in a new facility with a gym, three playgrounds, access control system and video monitoring. FY, SP, BS, AS, DA, DHS*

BUCKS COUNTY BRIGHT BEGINNERS ACADEMY 800 Clarmont Ave., Suite A, Bensalem, PA 19020 267-520-7200 • http://brightbeginnersacademy.com Ages: 6 wks.- 6 yrs. • Hours: 6:45am - 6pm Our preschool is designed to meet the needs of every child in a developmentally inclusive setting. Our program encourages progress at a child’s own pace and according to individual needs and abilities. Play-based learning centers for math, science, dramatic play, blocks, music, creative art and technology provide opportunities to balance and stimulate both shared and independent learning experiences. Private pay and subsidized funding accepted, infant and toddler care available. Parent volunteer opportunities available. FY, AY, SP, DA, SN, DHS*, DE

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