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Summer Bucket List
Savannah Celeste Scott
Spending the summer in Athens is a special treat, especially for kids. From the Georgia Museum of Art, to Bear Hollow Zoo to the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, Athens provides a plethora of fun things to do. If you’re thinking of creating a bucket list, here are some places to help you get started.
State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Hot summer days call for outside activities. While you’re in town, stop by the Botanical Gardens and visit their numerous exhibits. During the summer, it offers an array of events such as the Sunflower Concert Series. Make sure to also visit the Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden. Built in 2019, it is the perfect place for kids and their families alike.
Bear Hollow Zoo
One other option includes visiting Bear Hollow Zoo to see some of the animals housed there. Bear Hollow is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Bear Hollow houses non-releasable wildlife including black bears, river otters, alligators and more. Stop by during business hours and observe the intriguing animals they have.
Georgia Museum of Art
The Georgia Museum of Art offers numerous programs for kids during the summer. The museum’s Art Adventures program is a free summer program from June 5 to July 24. Inspired by the unique ways in which visitors can experience art using the five senses, each 90-minute session includes interactive gallery tours, games and an art activity. The museum is also holding Family Day on July 20 from 10 a.m. to noon. On Family Day, families can explore the galleries with interactive games and make their own takehome art project.
Kaitlyn Loyd, the assistant curator of education at GMOA, hopes kids will visit her favorite exhibit, the Le -
titia and Rowland Radford Gallery of impressionist and post-impressionist paintings.
“Spending time at the museum is a great way to beat the heat and have a fun, educational experience with loved ones,” Loyd said in an email.
Athens Clarke County Library
If you are more introverted and want a no-cost option, a great summer activity is going to the Athens-Clarke County Library for a day of reading. Additionally, the Athens-Clarke County Library provides an activity nearly every day of the summer such as storytimes, magic shows, crafting parties, Lego workshops, and movie nights.
Rook & Pawn
If you are looking for something a little more relaxing, visit the Rook & Pawn board game cafe. One of the first board game cafes in the southeastern U.S., according to its website, Rook & Pawn provides a cozy environment where you can play a variety of games such as Jungle Speed, Spot It! and Uno. Food and beverages are
also available to pur-
time in the cafe. This is a great option to consider if you’re a lover of games and looking for a fun summer hangout spot. Collin Webb, the general manager at the Rook & Pawn, graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in physics and has been at the cafe for eight years. As a board game enthusiast and a people person, Webb had endless praise for the Rook & Pawn. “I’m a big board game person, so having around 1,000 board games at my disposal, I can have fun whenever I want to. Those are two just like massive, massive reasons that I love this place,” Webb said. Whether you go biking, to the art museum or the board game cafe, there are numerous options to explore this summer. Thursday, June 20, 2024 A2 THE RED & BLACK AD DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY BRANDING CANVA TEMPLATES Training students for future careers in the news industry while providing our community with reliable, independent news. SUPPORT DONATE NOW Text “RANDB” to 53-555
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Where to go and what to do around Athens Willa Richmond-Moll, 5, watches attentively as local artist Abigail West demonstrates printmaking techniques at the Georgia Museum of Art on the University of Georgia’s campus on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021. FILE/STAFF The Rook & Pawn board game cafe is located downtown in Athens, Georgia, on Jan. 29, 2024. PHOTO/SAMANTHA HURLEY A child waters a plant at the Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia in 2019. FILE/STAFF Spending time at the museum is a great way to beat the heat and have a fun, educational experience with loved ones. KAITLYN LOYD | ASSISTANT CURATOR OF EDUCATION AT GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART
Treehouse Kid & Craft
Encouraging creativity during playtime
Hunter Wright
Every toy, no matter how big or small, simple or complex, can be an outlet for kids to flex their imagination and wonder. Toy stores help facilitate this outlet, giving kids a physical space to express this creativity in an interactive and engaging way.
By providing a wide collection of toys, crafts and activities, toy stores offer children opportunities to explore new interests, develop their skills and immerse themselves in a space where they can be creative. This hands-on environment encourages learning and growth in a fun, supportive setting.
Kristen Bach, self-described “chaos creator” and founder of Treehouse Kid & Craft located on 585 Barber Street, believes in the importance of having toy stores like hers.
“I think our store also is very hands-on,” Bach said. “Being able to touch things that are available [to you] and just the space and community, I feel like that hopefully encourages play.” According to Bach, Treehouse’s mission is to provide kids and the local community with ethically made and quality toys that do not require batteries or electronics but still promote creative uses of the imagination and critical thinking.
Bella Martin, a cashier at Treehouse Kid & Craft and a recent graduate of Clarke Central High School, explains why this focus on sensory play without the distractions of screens is important.
“Just getting them to take some time away and actually involve their hands with the environment or outside is so important because it gets them to be present,” Martin said. “Which is really important for everyone to do, just be more present in life.” Treehouse strives to take every avenue to encourage creativity and wonder in children. The toy store is constantly adding new additions to its shop, making sure its “kids at heart” attitude stays in check.
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ences with new materials, as well as “Treathouse,” a candy store and allergy-free ice cream shop. The ice cream shop, which opened in October of last year, has oat milk and dairy-free, fruit soft serve, free of the top 10 allergens with a collection of specialty cones, toppings and more.
Treehouse also holds classes, summer camps and birthday parties designed to foster exploration and embrace the process of creation. Their creativity classes host a wide array of activities, such as Crafterday Saturdays, Crafty Maker Mondays, Craft Inc. Kid Business and Storytime with Mr. Doodles.
“We’re on week three of summer camp and it’s pretty magical, just seeing what everybody creates,” Bach said. “[They’re] using different materials throughout the week that introduce them to new experiences and ways to make art. I think everybody has a good time.”
Five-year-old Ayla Ward, a recent pre-school graduate, participated in Treehouse’s Busy Town Camp and is a fan of the local toy store.
“It’s a very fun thing, it has ice cream and also a lot of toys,” Ward said.
Trendy Toys From Jellycats to craft kits, there are some toys that kids just can’t get enough of at Treehouse.
The hot ticket item on some kid’s wish list seems to be the inexplicably soft Jellycats. Jellycat offers a wide range of animals, including classic teddy bears, bunnies and more exotic creatures like axolotls, dragons and unicorns. Jellycat toys are known for their cuddly nature and simple designs.
We’re constantly adding new things like a rainbow ceiling that I hope creates curiosity and wonder and just beauty that they will, in turn, feel inspired by.
KRISTEN BACH | FOUNDER OF TREEHOUSE
Ward expressed her love of Jellycats, even saying she got one for Easter.
Treehouse holds a wide variety of these Jellycats, specifically mentioning Ricky Rain Frog being a standout popular among all ages.
Jellycat has since released a summer collection with Ricky Rain Frog wearing a rubber ducky innertube.
Jellycats come in many different sizes, including small, medium and large versions of some of their classic stuffed animals.
“The smaller ones sell better because they can buy them with their own money,” Bach said.
Maileg Mice are miniature mice that are dressed in detailed, vintage-inspired clothing. Each mouse is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, from their tiny outfits to their cozy accessories. Each mouse comes in a custom matchbox and the company sells houses for your mice to live in. These mice inspire imaginative play and storytelling, allowing children to create miniature worlds and adventures.
Calico Critters, similar to Maileg Mice, are another line of miniature animal figurines that have captured the attention of many. Originating from Japan, they feature a wide variety of animal characters, including rabbits, cats, bears and more, each with detailed outfits and accessories. The several animal figures Treehouse has to offer encourage kids to imagine themselves in everyday situations, with many kids deciding to build houses for these critters.
Another popular toy at Treehouse are MAGNA-TILES, consisting of colorful, magnetic building tiles that allow children to create various two-dimensional and three-dimensional structures. Each tile has magnets along its edges, enabling them to snap together easily and be made into many unique shapes and structures.
Treehouse supplies a 15, 32 and 100-piece set of MAGNA-TILES, the bigger sets allowing for bigger structures and more possibilities of creation. These colorful magnet toys provide kids with a way to be creative in multiple dimensions.
According to Bach, miniature animal figurines like Maileg Mice and Calico Critters have also been popular and have “reinvented the doll-house.”
“We’ve seen all sorts of amazing houses that kids have made,” Bach said. ”Parents always send us pictures of how their kid has played with what they’ve gotten here.”
For Ward, her interest lies in toys that focus on creating art, pointing out Kipod’s “CreaTV” where kids can draw movie scripts and become their own movie directors. Additionally, Treehouse Kid & Craft has plenty of
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things like a rainbow ceiling, that I hope creates curiosity and wonder and just beauty that they will, in turn, feel inspired by,” Bach said. Additionally, Treehouse makes efforts to establish itself as more than just a toy store. Inside its colorful walls adorned with rows of unique toys, it holds an art studio where kids can participate in hands-on crafts and experi-
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KID & CRAFT
Summer Showstoppers
Movies to add to your watchlist
High School
Musical 2
The sequel in the High School Musical series is set in the summertime with your favorite characters working at a country club. Like the other movies, it’s full of musical numbers and catchy songs that you can sing along to with friends.
ADVICE
Inside Out 2
Released on June 14, Inside Out 2, the sequel to the family-favorite Inside Out, brings back all the emotions from the first movie with additional friends. Make a day out of it and watch it in theaters. It’ll have you feeling all of your own emotions.
Advice Column
Teen Beach Movie
A Disney Channel favorite, Teen Beach Movie sets the tone for summer. Two surfers get swept into a real life version of the 1960s ‘West Side Story’ set right on the beach. Full of music and dancing, this movie will get you on your feet.
R&B Staff share advice for the summer
The Goonies This 1985 family movie follows a band of adventurous kids as they find a treasure map leading them to pirate gold. Full of comedy and action, The Goonies is a feel-good movie great to watch for kids and parents alike.
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Avni Trivedi
Here’s
list of some movies to help
When it gets too hot to stay outside, cool down inside and watch a movie. The summertime is great for catching up on some of the movies you weren’t able to see or rewatching some of your old favorites.
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you get started on your summer movie marathon.
Guinevere Grant
Summer can be a scary month for change.
learning to ride a bike, going to summer camp or even getting your first job, it’s the season of indepen-
For advice to fight some of those fears, The Red & Black asked fellow staff members for guidance and recommendations during the summertime. Samantha Hurley PHOTO EDITOR “When I was younger, and I’d go on a school field trip, or I’d go to summer camp, or I’d go spend the night at a friend’s house. . . I remember feeling the butterflies in my stomach. Every single time I did the thing that I was worried about, I didn’t regret it. I was a better person for it and I have memories that I cherish and I’ll never forget. The biggest thing I can say going into summer is summer is time to try new things, and lean into what scares you.”
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go out and try new things, see new places and make new friends. Summer is a time where you can be a lot more independent, but just make sure you’re also being safe while you’re having fun. Drink lots of water and make sure you eat enough food.”
“During the summer, your schedule is going to be a lot different, but don’t be afraid to
every opportunity because, as cliche as it sounds, it really does go by super fast. Also, just cherish the time that you’re spending with your friends and your family, because once you grow older, and once you grow up and go to college, that’s going to be time that you don’t have back.”
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Taste Test
Pelican’s SnoBalls flavors to help you beat the heat
As the summer gets hotter and we’re all outside more, we need ways to beat the heat. What’s a better way to cool off than with a snow cone?
Pelican’s SnoBalls offers more than 100 flavors and a variety of toppings to satisfy any and all snow cone preferences. Whether you like fruity, sweet or sour, there’s a combination for you.
With sizes ranging from kiddie to large, you can eat as little or as much as you would like. But beware: you should try to finish before it melts in the sun!
On top of its wide selection of flavors and toppings, Pelican’s also offers seven signature SnoBalls, some with animal gummies included, each with their own theme. These cute cones are picture-perfect for this summer. We chose four of the signature SnoBalls to try, based off of different animals.
Shark Attack
A vibrant blue and red, the shark attack is a mix of the flavors sour tsunami and tiger’s blood. For those who like sour flavors, this mouth-puckering combination does the trick even without the addition of Pelican’s sour spray topping. As you eat this snow cone, you’ll uncover two blue shark gummies swimming in the ice. This SnoBall will leave you with a blue tongue and a full stomach.
Rating: 4/5
Butterfly Kiss
This pastel pink and yellow snow cone is a fitting summer pick with its butterfly theme. With the flavors birthday cake and cotton candy, this combination is great to satisfy your sweet tooth. There are two pink butterfly gummies in this signature SnoBall, which are slightly sour to balance out the sweetness of the snow cone.
Rating: 3.5/5
Frogger
If you like a lighter flavor combination, this snow cone is for you. This yellow and blue signature SnoBall combines pineapple and polar punch, which is a light blue raspberry flavor. There’s one large frog gummy in the middle that adds a nice touch to the tropical taste. As it melts while you eat it, the yellow and blue combine into a frog-like green.
Rating: 3/5
Dinosaur
This orange-and-sour-grape flavored snow cone hits you immediately with its grape flavor. It is less sour than the Shark Attack SnoBall, so if you like a more sour flavor, this snow cone would pair well with Pelican’s sour spray topping. The large dinosaur gummy adds even more sour flavor. The orange and purple color combination melts into a dark green reptilian color perfect for a dinosaur.
Rating: 4/5
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From left to right, snow cones Shark Attack, Butterfly Kiss, Frogger and Dinosaur lined up at Pelican’s SnoBalls on Thursday, June 13, 2024 in Athens, Georgia. PHOTO/AVNI TRIVEDI
Pickleball Palooza
The new sport taking Athens by storm
Andy Mathis
In recent years, a new sport has swept across playgrounds, parks and school gyms capturing the hearts of kids and parents alike.
Pickleball, a unique blend of tennis, badminton and pingpong, is quickly becoming a favorite hobby for children in the Classic City. With its easy-to-learn rules and emphasis on fun, pickleball is a way for kids to stay active and offers numerous benefits that extend far beyond the court.
One of the most significant advantages of pickleball is its accessibility. The sport is designed to be easy to pick up, making it ideal for children of all ages and skill levels. The smaller court size and lighter paddles mean that even younger kids can have the chance to play without feeling overwhelmed.
“I really like the paddles because they are hard, unlike tennis rackets, and are easy to use,” Zemp Boley, a 10-yearold Barrow Elementary School student said. Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services has been at the forefront of promoting pickleball among local youth. It has introduced pickleball programs in various community centers and parks, ensuring that children have numerous opportunities to engage in the sport. Southeast Clarke Park and Lay Park facilities have especially become hotspots for young pickleball enthusiasts.
“I like playing with my friends, and I learned about it from a camp where we learned to play at,” Calhoun Boley, Zemp Boley’s younger brother, said.
My favorite part about pickleball is probably beating my younger brother Matthew or my family.
WALT MCGOWAN | 8-YEAR-OLD PICKLEBALLER
“My whole dad’s side is tennis players,” Grant Mogelnicki, an Athens resident, said. “So as my grandparents got
ing goods stores now carry pickleball equipment, and new courts are being constructed to meet the increasing
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Pete Busenitz, from Athens, Georgia, serves the ball at the Intramural Fields in Athens, Georgia on Monday, June 10, 2024. The fields feature multiple pickleball courts for people to play on. PHOTO/JAXON MEEKS
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OBJECT PUPPETS PUPPETRY CORNER
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1. 3 sock puppets Find a clean sock that s long enough to cover your arm Slip the sock over your hand Once you put the sock on make a C-shape with your hand Put your fingers into the toe part Try to get your thumb into the heel part Open and close your hand Your sock should already start looking like a puppet Use a marker to make two dots above the seam for the eyes If you want your puppet to have a nose, make a dot for that as well Glue some eyes onto the sock You can do this with a hot glue gun fabric glue or tacky glue For the actual eyes, you can use buttons, pompoms, or googly eyes You can also draw the eyes on with a marker 1 2 4 5 paper bag puppets the history of puppets The word puppet comes from the Latin word for doll pupa It is believed that puppet theaters have existed in most civilizations, yet the exact origins of puppetry are unknown It may well have been the first theater of any kind Puppet theater probably began as part of the magic rituals and ceremonies of preliterate humans BritannicaKids MyModernMet Presented by the Friends of Athens-Clarke County Library 1. 2 Supplies: Sock, Marker Supplies: Plastic spoon, Markers Find a clean spoon; can be plastic or wooden On the back of the spoon use a marker to create your character 3 Add some other decorations You can glue on some yarn to the top for hair You can tie on a ribbon to make a bow or tie 1. 2. 3 Lay the paper bag on its smooth side Keep the bottom flap facing up Point the opening toward you Draw the lips Draw the upper lip on the flap along its lower edge Then draw the lower lip on the body of the bag where the edge of the flap meets it Use the entire width of the flap to create an exaggerated mouth if desired or a smaller one in proportion to the other facial features Draw the face Use pencils pens crayons and/or markers to draw outlines for the facial features (nose eyes eyebrows and ears, as well as hair if desired) Then color them in 4. Draw the inside of the mouth Open the flap Be careful not to smooth out any creases Draw the tongue below the crease that you find under the flap Add the throat and uvula above the crease if desired Alternately you can cut out a small hole here wide enough for your finger and use that as your tongue 5 6 Fill in the body Excluding the flap use the lower three-quarters of the bag s body to design your puppet’s body For people outline clothes and color them in For animals outline their color pattern and then color in Use your puppet Slide your hand into the opening Curl your fingers up and under the flap Extend and curl your fingers to make your puppet talk
paper bag puppet or plastic spoon puppet UNSCRAMBLE YSORT SPUPTEP AEMDMEOH TBUTNOS NORCAY RSOSSICS Unscramb e the etters be ow to spe a word 1 2 3 4 5 6 tic tac toe maze a great way to be creative and tell stories Try acting out one of your favorite books or a story you make The Friends of Athens-Clarke County Library is a nonprofit organization with the mission of supporting nd its mission One of the ways we do that is to encourage the link between puppetry and literacy Find out more, or become a Friend of the Library at friendsofacclibrary org Puppets are a great way to be creative and tell stories Try acting out one of your favorite books or a story you make up yourself ens-Clarke County Library is a nonprofit organization with the mission of supporting the library and its mission One of the ways we do that is to encourage the link between puppetry and literacy Find out more or become a Friend of the Library at friendsofacclibrary org Puppets are a great way to be creative and tell stories Try acting out one of your favorite books or a story you make up yourself The Friends of Athens-Clarke County Library is a nonprofit organization with the mission of supporting the library and its services One of the ways we do that is to encourage the link between puppetry and literacy Find out more or become a Friend of the Library at friendsofacclibrary org Supplies: Paper bag, crayons or markers
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