PAFM 2022 Summer & After-School Activities & Enrichment Guide

If you’re looking for things to do with your kids this summer Purchase Area Family Magazine has you covered! Our advertisers are family-oriented and always looking for ways to enrich you and your children’s lives. From music lessons to a dance camp, family bingo to movies in the park, our handy guide will help you find just the right activity.

Places like Paducah Parks and Graves County Library have activities for every age group. Whether you’re looking for a Story Hour for a younger child or a Tennis Carnival for a high schooler, there’s something for everyone. Visit their social media pages or websites for information on classes, clubs, activities, and special events.

Many teens find summer hot and boring. They may be looking for a job, or just a place to hang out with their peers. Four Rivers Behavioral Health’s Zone Youth Drop-In Center is a safe place with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and peer counseling services.

They say that music soothes the soul and also improves students' math scores! Thinking of signing your child up for lessons? This summer may be a perfect time and several local music schools are accepting new students.

Whatever you’re doing this summer, we hope it’s a safe happy, and healthy one!

AMPA

New summer sessions! Princess Babies for ages 2.5 - 3.5. Dancers 4-5 years old will dance to the music of Encanto. Move and Groove Glow Party, ages 5+. Focuses on Jazz and Hip Hop. Jumps, Turns, and Leaps for ages 10+ will teach the newest tricks. Visit myampa.com for full info.

Baldwin Piano and Organ Center

Focus on the 3-C’s of music: Coordination, concentration, and confidence. These characteristics help students excel in their musical and academic journeys. Statistics show children who receive music lessons score significantly higher in their academic studies. Acoustic/ digital pianos provide life enhancement in a variety of creativity levels.

Beverly Rogers Academy of Dance

We have classes and camps for every dancer & skill level. Our new summer Pop Star Workshop is unlike any other. With dancing, singing, and stage presence experience, to build the confidence of your rising star. Registration is ongoing for 18 months and up online or call for summer and fall class schedule.

Blewett Music Studio

Music makes you smart! Find your musical talent, no matter what your experience level is. Our smaller classes provide more personal attention to each student and familiar faces for both parents and peers. Enjoy stage and community performances under the wisdom of over 20 years of violin teaching experience.

Four Rivers Behavioral Health

Four Rivers Behavioral Health’s Zone Youth Drop-In Center gives transition-aged youth and young adults a home base that is drugfree and offers peer counseling support and other services. Youth and young adults can play video games or pool. There are computers available for homework and job hunting.

Four Rivers Behavioral Health Prevention Center

Communication is a critical tool. Make it a point to have a family meal as often as possible. It’s never too early or too late to talk with your children about the difficult choices they may face. Visit thedinnertableproject.org or samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you for tips and advice.

Graves County Public Library

Join us for our family activities! Family Bingo, Adult Paint Parties, Book Clubs, and Story Hour occur monthly. Check Facebook or call 270.247.2911 for complete events and current scheduling. Our public computers and Wi-Fi hot spots are available for homework help. Ask about our new children’s area tablets with educational games.

Paducah Parks and Recreation

Check out the variety of programs to keep kids active such as Summer Camp, Swimming Lessons, Tiny Tot Open Gym, Homeschool Open Gym, Tennis Carnival, and Movies in the Park. Don’t forget the playgrounds and spray grounds in city parks. Follow us on Facebook or visit paducahky.gov/parks-recreation-department for programming.

Precious Pottery Preschool

Our loving teachers will introduce your child to a traditional preschool curriculum including phonics, math, science, and computer lab time. Their creativity will thrive with music from Harmony Road and monthly Market House Theater shows. Watch as their motor skills improve and they learn the necessary Pre-K concepts.

Symphony Supply

Whether you’re learning an instrument for the first time, experimenting with a new one, or a seasoned musician staying sharp on your notes, Symphony Supply is ready for you. Enrollment for summer sessions and regular classes is open both in-person and online for all ages.