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A call to code The emphasis on learning computer coding is spreading in South Florida and the nation.
30 Finding strength through failure Lay the groundwork now to help your kids deal with rejection in the future.
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Florida could be in for some big changes in education this year, possibly seeing stricter rules on charter schools, less state testing and more guns on campus. The school year could start earlier in August; veterans could get college discounts; and students may be required to watch a controversial documentary. The Legislature meets on March 3, and already more than 100 bills relating to education have been filed. Here are some proposals to watch. CHARTER SCHOOLS School districts would have to share with charters the property tax dollars now used mostly to build and renovate facilities and buy new computers. At the same time, districts would be allowed to keep out charter operators that have had financial problems before. ACCOUNTABILITY Parent complaints could lead to
a limit on testing – with as little as 10 days in a school year. Districts may no longer have to give hundreds of end-of-course exams, which are used for teacher evaluations. And existing standardized tests would only have to count as 30 percent of a teacher’s evaluation, down from half. An 11thgrade standardized test would be eliminated, and online assessments would be delayed. GUNS Zero tolerance policies for gun use on schools and colleges would be relaxed. Those with valid permits could carry concealed weapons on public colleges and universities. Permit holders must be a least 21, unless they’re in the military, and must not have felonies or drugrelated convictions. School superintendents, with the permission of the School Board, could authorize a school safety designee to carry a concealed weapon or firearm on school property. Supporters say this could benefit schools that don’t have police, including many elementary schools.
SCHOOL START TIME The Legislature passed a law in 2006 requiring the school year begin no sooner than 14 days before Labor Day. That move came after many parents complained about districts starting the year in early August. That could be expanded to 21 days this year, meaning this year the new school year could start Aug. 17, instead of Aug. 24. Some years, it could be as early as Aug. 11. The reason for the proposed changed: Districts have complained the later start prevents them from finishing the first semester before the winter break, and teachers have to spend much of January reviewing. TEACHER PAY The minimum starting salary for a teacher in Florida would be $50,000. That’s about $11,000 more than the starting pay in South Florida schools now. The state would use a formula to calculate the starting pay in future years. CONTROVERSIAL FILM “America: Imagine the World
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Sodium is an essential nutrient, however, too much of it can be harmful to your body. Sodium can increase blood pressure by causing fluid to build up in the body, which in turn makes more work for the heart. You may feel swollen or bloated after eating foods that contain a large amount of sodium as a result. By limiting the amount of sodium you consume each day, you can reduce the risk of developing conditions such as stroke, heart failure and kidney disease. The American Heart Association recommends that we consume 1500 milligrams or less of sodium daily. Most of us have more than double that amount most days. It is not just the salt shaker that contributes sodium to our diet. More than 75 percent of the sodium we eat is already in our foods before we even purchase and prepare it (in processed foods and foods we
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get from restaurants). So adding more salt with the shaker is usually not necessary and will put you over your recommended amount for the day. The following foods are the main culprits of sodium in our diet:
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Protecting Your Child from Online Predators By Dr. Sara Rivero-Conil
Most parents warn a young child not to accept candy from a stranger or get into an unknown car for a ride to school. But before giving your son or daughter a mobile phone, tablet or computer, you should sit down with them and discuss the hazards of today’s online lifestyles, beginning with computer viruses, identity theft and other scams. But the greatest danger for your child can be a sexual predator who engages your child in an online conversation in order to obtain personal information and photos. By sending friendly texts or emails, playing videogames, joining chat rooms or posting to social media sites like Facebook, predators try to build an emotional connection with children. Using a false identity, they can masquerade as another child, an older teenager, a therapist or even a police officer. In informing parents about the dangers, the FBI says predators try to seduce their targets through attention, affection and even gifts. Then, they try to overcome a child’s inhibitions by gradually introducing sexual photos or suggestions into their conversations. They may ask the child to send nude photos or try to arrange a face-to-face meeting without the parents’ knowledge. Such an encounter – whether online or in person – can leave your child with psychological damage or long-lasting emotional scars. It’s common for young victims to become depressed and withdrawn or angry and abusive to others. A child might stop caring about school or give up on sports, music or another favorite activity. If you notice a significant change in behavior – which can occur for many different reasons – talk with your child about what’s happening, listen carefully and avoid being judgmental. Then, get professional counseling if necessary so that treatment can begin as soon as possible.
TIPS FOR PARENTS The FBI has several suggestions to help children avoid being victimized by an online predator: Talk with your children regularly about their online friends and activities. Ask about the games they play online and their favorite social media sites. If something seems odd about their responses, trust your instincts and try to get more information about what they are not telling you. Tell children not to respond to texts or emails from strangers, or download photos from an unknown source. Don’t let young children use chat rooms. Even teens should only use monitored chat rooms, such as those set up by their schools and teachers. Keep your child’s tablet or computer in a common area of the house, rather than in a bedroom. It is much more difficult for a predator to establish a relationship with your child if the computer screen is easily visible. Sit down with your child from time to time when he or she is online. If your child quickly closes a window or objects to your presence, try to find out what is being hidden. Ask your children to tell you immediately if anything that happens online makes them feel uncomfortable or frightened. Provide
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If these precautions fail and your kids do meet an online predator, don’t blame them for being a victim. Take immediate action to block any further contact, get in touch with the local police, and obtain any online documentation including email, website addresses and chat logs. Since children today spend much of their free time with their phones, tablets and laptops, you need to be sure they understand the risks, as well as the rewards, of online relationships. Dr. Rivero-Conil is a state-licensed psychologist from the Division of Psychology at Miami Children’s Hospital, soon to be renamed Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.
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family ski trip This month is a great time to head to the mountains for a family ski adventure. The weather is usually warmer in March, and sunshine and a few degrees can mean the difference between a great day on the slopes and a miserable one, especially for younger family members not used to colder temperatures. And traveling during a school break means the whole family can ski together, giving you a chance to build memories that will last a lifetime. But skiing together as a family often means adjusting your expectations, because it is rare that family members ski at the same level. “Parents need to be prepared for skiing at their children’s level, that’s one of the big things,” said Heather Quarantillo, a mother and professional ski instructor at Copper Mountain Resort in Colorado. Even if everyone in the family has skied or snowboarded before, families with
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younger or less-experienced skiers could benefit from a family lesson – not just to teach the young skiers but also to teach the parents to help their kids. “Even though the instructor is able to coach multiple people at different levels, being at their children’s level and being in that lesson that’s catering to the kids first and foremost” is important, Quarantillo said. “Parents should look at that instructor as a resource so that they can learn how to successfully ski with their children.” She recommended that parents listen to the instructor’s words and watch the games and the things that he or she does with the kids so they can use the same techniques to help their children when they’re skiing without an instructor. Jesse Risch, an instructor at Copper Mountain’s Ski & Ride School, said the key to skiing with kids is really “just letting them know that they can do it by themselves, but at the same time, letting them
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arbie is in hot water. And it’s not because she’s lounging, bikini-clad, in a hot tub flirting with Ken. Nope. Barbie, the protagonist of the book, “Barbie: I Can Be A Computer Scientist,” landed in the middle of an Internet firestorm because she failed miserably in the computer skills department. In the Mattel-sponsored book, Barbie acts inept, the antithesis of being a computer scientist. She calls in Brian and Steve to not only bring her game idea into reality, but to fix a virus on her and sister, Skipper’s, PC. In other words, Barbie can play video games, she can even hatch a good idea for one, but she doesn’t have the computer skill – namely, coding – to create a game herself. After Barbie’s technological faux pas and the uproar that went viral, Mattel apologized and pulled the book from the market. This scandal put the spotlight on coding and reignited the disparity between the numbers of males vs. females employed in the computer industry. If you are a parent and you want to equip your son and your daughter with the tools to succeed, computer science and coding need to be on your agenda. Learning to code is to the computer what learning the ABCs is to language. In China, 100 percent of kids from kindergarten through 12th grade learn coding, according to James Gwertzman, chief evangelist of the nonprofit Code.org. In the U.S., only 5 percent of kids learn to code, he said. Furthermore, skip ahead to 2020, and there will be an estimated 1.4 million computer-programming-related jobs in the U.S. and only about 400,000 qualified candidates to fill this need. People are talking about how important and how much fun learning to code can be. Last year, two 14-yearold boys from Atherton, Calif., founded Menlo App Academy. Matt Dillabough and Max Colbert set their geeky minds to teaching other kids how to code. Next they want to teach 25 teachers, who will teach 2,500 educators, who in turn can fan out and spread the value of computer programming to kids nationwide. Make no mistake, coding is for girls, too, and for girls of color, said Kimberly Bryant, who characterized herself as a “nerdy girl” growing up in 1970s Memphis, Tenn. She graduated from Vanderbilt College on scholarship with a degree in electrical engineering and built a career in companies such as DuPont, Genentech and Merck. Bryant characterized herself as the female surrounded by males. But in 2010, her daughter, Kai, attended a game-development camp and found herself the only girl of color, although there were a few girls. Realizing that not enough had changed in a generation, Bryant founded Black Girls Code, a San Francisco nonprofit offering weekend workshops and summer camps in programming, robotics, web design and mobile app development for girls as young as 7.
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Computer science nurtures a triumvirate of sought-after skills in today’s world: problem-solving, logic and creativity. If you want your child to get on the learnto-code bandwagon, here are some things that you can do:
» At parent-teacher conference time, discuss with your child’s teacher how you can find technology opportunities for your child at school. »
Log on www.code.org to spread the message that America needs kids who acquire this skill. A video titled “What Schools Teach” features giants from Bill Gates to NBA star Chris Bosh praising the skill. It has been viewed 20 million times and counting. The site hosts a movement that advocates spending an hour to learn to code and enables you to click on a tutorial to do so. Recently the nonprofit teamed with Disney Interactive to create a tutorial based on “Frozen.” Anna and Elsa make ice fractals and skating patterns using basic coding skills. (www.code.org/frozen)
» Sign your child up for a summer camp to learn coding. Search “technology summer camp” and your city. While investigating the summer camp option, ask a few questions: Do teachers have a professional background? (Keep in mind that many of the teachers might be college-age kids. That is not necessarily a liability since these young men and women have excellent skills and may relate well with kids.) What is the studentteacher ratio? How is the class structured? “At a recent tech weekend, a guy was showing a fairly large group of kids (4th grade, maybe 5th or 6th) how html works. Most of the kids were not paying attention,” says Dave Noderer, a Deerfield Beach software developer and organizer of the annual South Florida Code Camp, “as it was not interactive, and none of them had computers to try it on.”
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Be advised that some summer camp programs are expensive. Inquire about scholarships that may be available, or find out if rates are scaled according to your family income. Not all programs are pricey, though. The YMCA has a program called Coder Dojo that has reasonable rates or no costs.
Read a children’s book
Check out a coding magazine called “Help Kids Code.” It’s geared for 10-year-olds who want to learn to code, but also for kids who don’t necessarily want to learn to code but do want to know more about all things computer. Recent articles span topics such as recognizing and selecting computer devices, programming and problem solving. The magazine is issued 10 times a year and costs $12 annually. The editor said the writing is easy to understand and fun-filled and that the resources and information can also help parents, teachers and adults who want to learn more. Go to www.helpkidscode.com for more information.
HERE ARE A FEW TITLES TO TRY: » DK Workbooks: Computer Coding by DK Publishing » Super SCRATCH Programming Adventure by the LEAD Project » Python for Kids: A Playful Introduction to Programming (ages 10 and up) by Majed Marji » Adventures in Raspberry Pi by Carrie Anne Philbin (9 fun projects for ages 11-15)
Consider a DIY computer kit. The Kano company sells a $150 build-it-yourself computer for kids. Think a tech take on the old chemistry set. It includes storybook style instructions and a wireless keyboard, memory card, dongle, speaker and cables to connect to an external monitor. (No age is specified as it depends on your child’s level of skill.) The goal is to make kids create technology, not just consume it. Find a local computer club. Girlswhocode. com is a national nonprofit organization for 6th- to 12th-grade girls dedicated to
computer science education, the tech industry and exposure. Clubs exist nationwide, including at West Regional Library in Plantation and at Coral Gables High school. A seven-week Summer Immersion program is offered in Miami for high school sophomores and juniors. Another organization, #Yeswecode.org, teaches low-opportunity youth about coding and computer science. Join the Lego leagues (which host sliding age group events.) www.usfirst.org Explore the South Florida Digital Alliance at sfdigitalalliance.org This nonprofit is dedicated to eliminating the digital divide among communities and providing many educational opportunities. As you can see, the call to coding is spreading, and the voices to help your child get onboard are getting louder. I suppose that’s the silver lining in Barbie’s hot seat.
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kids see that we have had disappointments, too, and we are OK. We survived.” Lahey also said it’s important to create a spirit of taking risks within your household. Set goals together and let your children see that it’s OK to try something that is outside of their comfort zone and yours. If failure occurs, Lahey said, then your child can see that rejection is something that everyone goes through. So you’ve laid the groundwork at home, but your child is still feeling like a failure. Now what? “The first thing we need to do is listen and not react,” Rajan said. “We have to make sure that we don’t overreact ourselves and that we recognize that this is a very small part of our child’s life, and that this too shall pass.” Also, make sure that you are not trying to solve the problem for your child. Do not tell your daughter that she was the best one in the audition for the play and that she should have gotten Dorothy, Rajan said. Lahey, who has appeared as a parenting and education expert on The Today Show, Fox and Friends and NPR, among others – said, “You are not doing your kids any favors by telling them that they deserve this. “This isn’t the message we want to send our kids,” she said. This tells your child that you value him or her because he or she has received these honors. You want to say to your children that you value them because of their efforts. “That is the message that our kids are not hearing and need to be hearing a lot more,” Lahey said. So can rejection be a good thing? It depends, Lahey said. “The kind of rejection when you get feedback about how to get better is invaluable,” she said. “If there is feedback, use it and run with it.” Dr. Rajan, who works with children through play therapy, said, “People have different strengths and different weaknesses. And it is character-building to experience a rejection. Whether it’s a bad grade in a class or not being in with the right clique – it can be a blessing.”
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Regardless of how well a child swims, Mackie said, children should never be left unsupervised around a pool or open water. “Active supervision is essential,” Mackie said. “A lot of times, you’ll see parents sitting around a hotel pool while their children are swimming, and the parents will have their heads down texting or reading a magazine. This is not safe.” Special needs children should also start swimming lessons sooner, Mackie said. “Special needs children can definitely learn to swim, and many autistic children are drawn to the water, so it’s especially important to get them swimming lessons,” Mackie said. “It’s important to teach all children from an early age to respect the water.” So how soon is too soon to start lessons? And is it more beneficial to take lessons for 30 minutes twice a week or 10-15 minutes every day? “There’s a whole lot of controversy out there regarding this, and it depends on what age group you’re talking about,” Mackie said. “[In twice-a-week lessons for 30 minutes], over four to six weeks, the child can gain the skills they need to be safer around the water. Once or twice a week is enough to give the kids a great start, and hopefully the parents are also supplementing with some time in the pool on their own. Babies can start swim lessons at 6 months and start with learning how to roll on their backs and get comfortable in the water. Mommy-and-me swim classes are a great way to start that.” Mackie likens swimming lessons to piano lessons. “You wouldn’t send your child for piano lessons for six weeks and just quit,” Mackie said. “You build a foundation, [and] the child continues to grow and develop stronger skills. Swimming is similar. if you start lessons at 6 months old, by the time a child is a toddler, they can be very proficient in the water. But I can’t emphasize enough how important it is to never leave a child alone around water without a parent. Always have some eyes on them.” For a list of swim schools in your area, visit USswimschools.org.
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American Heritage Day Camps
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For 50 years, American Heritage School has provided students with enriching summer experiences through camp and summer school programs. The summer of 2015 promises to be an unforgettable experience with the introduction of our new American Heritage Summer Institute offering an array of academic enrichment programs for high achievers of all ages. Whether you want to pursue an existing passion, explore something new, or simply improve upon an important academic skill, American Heritage Summer Institute is the place for you. 12200 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation ahschool.com, 954-472-0022
Broward College Kids And Teens Summer College Multiple locations in Broward County, 954-201-7800 broward.edu/academics/ce/Pages/Kids-and-Teens.aspx
Camp Renegade & Camp ASP Camp locations all around Broward. Enrichment camps, outdoor - park camps, daily field trip camps, on-campus fun. We have them all for your child! camprenegade.com, 954-596-9000
Institute for Math & Computer Science (IMACS) Summer program consists of logic puzzles, computers, electronics, math and virtual robotics. Weekly sessions for grades 1-12. Multiple locations in Broward County imacs.org, 954-791-2333
Acts 2 Acres Equestrian Center Summer Horse Camp. Early Registration discount. Beginner-Advanced riding lessons. Saturday pony club. Birthday parties available too. Call for pricing. 4000 NW 43rd St., Coconut Creek acts2acres.com, 954-326-2528
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2670 N. University Drive, Suite 206, Sunrise americanpridemartialarts.com, 954-578-1000
10141 Cleary Blvd., Plantation adventurebayelc.com, 954-472-3552
Cambridge Schools 6100 Coral Ridge Drive, Coral Springs cambridgepreschools.com, 954-796-1177
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Camp Atlantis
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K-12th grade. Summer Fun camp - Academic Camp HS credit and MS grade recovery. Among the many fun on and off campus activities: Swimming, Zoo, Museums, Skating, Movies, Sports, Bowling, Arts & Crafts and More! 10193 NW 31st St., Coral Springs atlantisacademy.com, 954-752-7571
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Temple Beth Orr - Camp Yeladim
7900 Peters Road, B-101, Plantation sunshinefl.com, 954-236-8850
Parkside Elementary School, 10257 NW 29th St., Coral Springs; browardhealth.org, 954-344-3344
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Temple Beth Torah Summer Camp We have programs for all ages and for every type of camper. Our camps are inclusive and offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of all our campers. 5700 NW 94th Ave., Tamarac tbtonline.org, 954-721-7660
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Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El Early Childhood 8200 Peters Road, Plantation tkae.org, 954-472-1988
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Christi/STEPSS Academy 3495 N. Hiatus Road, Sunrise christiacademy.com, 954-749-6869
Kol Tikvah Phylis J. Green ECC Summer Camp
Cold Stone Creamery 10343 Royal Palm Blvd., Coral Springs: 954-757-5557 4425 Lyons Road, Suite F-105, Coconut Creek: 954-977-9555 819 N. Nob Hill Road, Plantation: 954-476-5747 coldstonesouthflorida.com
Coral Springs Center For The Arts - Next Stop Broadway 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs coralspringscenterforthearts.com, 954-344-5991
Coral Springs Museum Of Art 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs coralspringsmuseum.org, 954-340-5000
6750 University Drive, Parkland koltikvah.net, 954-346-7878
Lil' Rascals Academy Multiple locations, lilrascalsacademy.com
Mary Help Of Christians Catholic School 6000 University Drive, Parkland mhocschool.com, 954-323-8006
Mia Cake House Have fun baking & decorating. Learn from the best to bake & decorate: cakes, cupcakes, cookies & more! Take your baked goodies home! 1739 N. University Drive, Plantation miacakehouse.com, 954-319-0939
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Camp Explorer! Creative Child Learning Center
11444 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs mymonkeystudio.com, 954-341-5216
Weston-Sunrise: 954-389-8245 Coral Springs - Parkland: 954-796-0081 Davie - Plantation: 954- 452-3346 creativechildlearningcenter.com
My Gym my-gym.com Coconut Creek: 954-596-9010 Plantation: 954-382-0222
Dance FX 10057D Sunset Strip, Sunrise dancefxsunrise.com, 954-742-3114
New Adventures Early Learning
Equine-Assisted Therapies Of South Florida (Formerly Horses and the Handicapped) Tradewinds Park North, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek; equineatsf.org, 954-974-2007
4500 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek newadventureselc.com, 954-968-0011
Nob Hill Academy
Fitwize 4 Kids 9705 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs fitwize4kids.com, 954-323-2216 3816 N. University Drive, Sunrise futurescholarspreschool.net, 954-414-1211
Trinitas Academy 1101 SW 49th Ave., Plantation trinitasacademy.com, 954-581-2744
Vision Dance Company 4465 N. State Road 7, Lauderdale Lakes visiondancecompany.com, 954-731-0591
YMCA Of Broward County ymcabroward.org Fort Lauderdale: 954-406-9989 Lauderhill: 754-333-4537 Hollywood: 954-687-9022 Parkland: 954-372-0630 Pembroke Pines: 954-761-5437 Weston: 954-424-9622
S O U TH Davie, Southwest Ranches, Weston, Cooper City, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Hollywood, Hallandale, Dania Beach
A World Of Knowledge 750 NW 180th Terrace, Pembroke Pines aworldofknowledge.net, 954-430-7707
North Broward Preparatory School
Spring Break Jr. Camp: March 23-27 from 9 a.m. 12 p.m. $195/week or $45/day. Driving, putting, chipping and games. 950 N. Flamingo Road, Pembroke Pines allgolf.com, 954-441-1333
Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida - Camp Nocatee
Trampolines, laser tag, rock wall, arcade games, cafe! Put us at the top of your camps trip itinerary. We can entertain all group sizes. 4939 Coconut Creek Parkway, Coconut Creek offthewall.com, 954-973-3031
6009 Flaghole Road, Clewiston gssef.org, 866-727-4475
Paideia Classical Academy
Oasis at Sawgrass Mills Mall, 2608 Sawgrass Mills Circle, Sunrise; gameroomsawgrass.com, 954-845-8740
7740 Wiles Road, Coral Springs tristaracademy.com, 954-270-5665
Academy Of Glam
Off The Wall Trampoline Fun Center
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Tri-Star Karate Academy
Visit our web site to see our camp calendars by location. nobhillacademy.org 10125 Sunset Strip, Sunrise, 954-748-2490 3477 Hiatus Road, Sunrise, 954-747-8708 7600 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek nbps.org, 954-247-0011 ext 324
Future Scholars Preschool
5891 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek wowfactoryfun.com, 954-380-8600
Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida - Camp Telogia
2370 Hammock Blvd., Coconut Creek paideiaclassical.org, 954-974-1121
6501 Holmberg Road, Parkland gssef.org, 866-727-4475
Panthers IceDen
8698 Griffin Road, Cooper City academyofglam.com, 954-239-7349
AllGolf At C.B. Smith Park
American TKA 8604 State Road 84, Davie americantka.com, 954-472-2554
Apple Tree Montessori Apple Tree offers children a rich background in phonics, reading readiness, number manipulation, perceptual concepts and vocabulary enrichment. This facility is stateof-the-art, especially built for Montessori. 6301 SW 160th Ave., Southwest Ranches appletreemont.com, 954-252-9250
Intensity Gymnastics & Parkour
3299 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs panthersiceden.com, 954-341-9956
Art And Culture Center Of Hollywood
1690 Banks Road, Margate, 954-532-4088 intensitygymnastics.com, intensityparkour.com
Sawgrass Lanes
1650 Harrison St., Hollywood artandculturecenter.org, 954-921-3274
Junior Achievement BizTown Camp
8501 N. University Drive, Tamarac sawgrasslanes.com, 954-722-2700
Barb Koster's Riding Academy
1130 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek jasouthflorida.org, 954-979-7100
Signature Stables Horseback Riding Summer Camp
13700 E. Palomino Dr., Southwest Ranches barbkostersridingacademy.com, 754-234-5981
Jun Kim's Martial Arts Center
11700 NW 8th St., Plantation signaturestables.us, 954-655-2195
Bill Clark Tennis Academy
10024 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise junkimsmartialarts.com, 954-741-8000
Soref JCC Summer Camps
11600 Stonebridge Parkway, Cooper City billclarktennis.com, 954-433-8673
Kenpo Karate Camp 6301 W. Atlantic Blvd., Margate, 954-971-3877
Kids In Motion 11246 Wiles Road, Coral Springs kidsinmotion.net, 954-344-1661
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Bright & Smart brightandsmart.com, 954-816-3346
Buehler Planetarium & Observatory Broward College, 3501 Davie Road, Davie iloveplanets.com, 954-201-6681
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Camp Woodland
cambridgepreschools.com 17770 SW 2nd St., Pembroke Pines, 954-430-3388 2550 Glades Circle Road, Weston, 954-217-8566
Chesterbrook Academy Preschools
Camp B'nai Aviv Field trips, karate, arts, cooking and more! 1410 Indian Trace, Weston bnaiaviv.org, 954-384-6605
Camp Chameleon A fun, friendly camp for boys and girls ages 5-15. Nature, creative arts. athletics and aquatics. Field trips every day! Early bird discount before April 15. Register online. 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m. extended hours available. Markham Park, campchameleon.com, 954-815-9054
Camp Lingua
C.B. Smith Park, 900 N. Flamingo Road, Pembroke Pines campwoodlandfl.com, 954-921-1497 Our summer camp programs offer children a great balance of exploring, discovering, making friends and learning new skills. chesterbrookacademy.com/camp, 877-959-3740
City of Hollywood Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts S.E.A. Camp, STEM Camps, Beach Jr. Lifeguard, Swim Programs, Sunshine & MOST camps at facilities throughout the City of Hollywood. Field trips, talent show & outdoor fun day! hollywood.org/summercamps, 954-921-3404
City Of Miramar Parks & Rec. Summer Camp ci.miramar.fl.us/summercamp, 954-602-3167
Full immersion language camp. Spanish, English, French, Mandarin and Portuguese. Lab, sports, field trips, arts & crafts and more! Open House: March 14, April 18 and May 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parkway School, 1200 S. Flamingo Road, Davie camplingua.com, 954-642-CAMP (2267)
City Of Pembroke Pines Summer Camps
Camp Nova
Camp Explorer! Creative Child Learning Center
Students at Camp Nova can spend their summer creating unique arts and crafts, learning martial arts, stunting in cheerleading, grooving to the music in dance, exploring technology/video game design, sharpening their robotics and animation skills and more! 3375 SW 75th Ave., Fort Lauderdale uschool.nova.edu, 954-262-4527
Camp Sagemont
15851 SW 41st St., Suite 100, Weston coralreefgymnastics.com, 954-430-1530
creativechildlearningcenter.com Weston-Sunrise: 954-389-8245 Davie - Plantation: 954- 452-3346
Dancer’s Gallery 12323 SW 55th St., #1010, Cooper City dancersgallery.com, 954-437-9910
David Posnack JCC Multiple camp options, dpjcc.org, 954-434-0499
Dynamic Family Martial Arts 12940 State Road 84, Davie dynamicfamilymartialarts.com, 954-370-0001
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Join us for 9 weeks of summer fun! June 8th to Aug. 7. Ask about our new specialty camps! Email: Camp@sagemont.com 1570 Sagemont Way, Weston campsagemont.com, 954-384-1894
ppines.com, 954-435-6520
Coral Reef Gymnastics & Cheer
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Locations Everglades Elementary in Weston Foxtrail Elementary in Davie Winston Park Elementary in Coconut Creek Park Trails Elementary in Parkland
Camp Renegade at CB Smith Park for only $95 per week! Our camp brings in different activities into the park, like karate, arts & crafts, goes on 1 off-site trip a week and also use the amenities offered at the park, like ďŹ shing, golf and the water park.
Locations Everglades Elementary in Weston Riverglades in Parkland TY Park in Hollywood (5-Day Rate: $135) Coral Springs Middle School in Coral Springs Alphabetland Preschool in Margate Alphabetland Preschool in North Lauderdale (5-Day Rate: $125)
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Locations Chapel Trail Elementary in West Pembroke Pines Hollywood Central ($85 per week) Tradewinds Elementary in Coconut Creek DeerďŹ eld Beach Elementary
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Everglades Academy Summer camp, day care, free VPK, after school programs, tutoring and more! 6941 SW 196th Ave., Pembroke Pines Email: evergladesschool@aol.com 954-434-8884
Fantastic Fire Department fantasticfiredept.com/south-florida, 561-914-8777
Flamingo Gardens DANCE
THEATRE
The best training in
MUSIC
Dance, Theatre & Music all in one place, in the heart of downtown Ft Lauderdale. Weekly Performing Arts Summer Camp, Summer Dance Intesive, Afterschool programs, Private Lessons ages 5+
www.musearts.org info@musearts.org 954.525.4004
$25 5off
60-acre Botanical Garden & Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary featuring flamingos, alligators, panthers & 3,000 tropical and subtropical plants and trees. 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie flamingogardens.org, 954-473-2955
Florida Super Stars Pembroke Pines, floridasuperstars.com, 954-438-2075
Froggy’s Playhouse 10141 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines froggysplayhouse.com, 954-433-7818
Hollywood Tennis Camp 510 N. 33rd Court, Hollywood, 954-967-4237
IGFA Fishing Day Camp 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach igfa.org, 954-924-4309
Inside Out Theatre Company insideouttheatre.org, 954-385-3060
Joy Deco Enterprises joydecoenterprises.com, 954-971-9917
Karate America Multiple locations, karateamerica.info
new sttudents class fee
LFE Riding Institute
Summer Camp 2015 S
5775 Melaleuca Road, Southwest Ranches lferidinginstitute.com, 305-879-9244
Lil' Rascals Academy Multiple locations, lilrascalsacademy.com
Inspiring the innovative thinkers and performers of tomorrow.
SUMMER FUN at Camp Nova
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for ages 5 - 17
Camp Activities Archery Arts and Crafts Cake Decorating Camp Olympics Cheerleading Dance
Digital Photography Field Trips Fun Fridays Halloween in July Magic Shows Martial Arts
Robotics/Animation Scavenger Hunts Sports Swimming Video Game Design Wacky Wednesdays
Specialty Camps Basketball C.I.T. Program Junior Lifeguard
Soccer Teen Travel Tennis
Register & pay in full by
Volleyball
Camp Sessions run from June 8 – July 31 (2 week sessions available)
APRIL 3 and receive
10% OFF* *Plus 10% discount for each sibling
Post Camp Sessions run from August 3 – 14. (daily field trips) Camp hours are: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (before and after care available) Hot lunch and snacks are included.
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Theatre Camp Campers will explore acting through voice and movement, story-telling, individual and group exercises, character work, and theatre games. At the end of camp, campers will showcase their work in a musical theatre production featuring The Wizard of Oz. Session dates are June 8 – July 17.
uschool.nova.edu
(954) 262-4528
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Little Grown Ups Center Hourly/Weekly rates available. Accepting ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. Open extended hours and drop-in service. 6883 Stirling Road, Davie 954-587-1217
Little Java's Family Fun Center 2750 Glades Circle, Suite 100, Weston littlejavas.com, 954-888-6488
Lovewell Institute For The Creative Arts NSU, 3100 College Ave., Fort Lauderdale lovewell.org, 954-270-6451
Mack's Fishing Camp macksfishcamp.com, 786-308-7597
Maverick Baseball Camp Archbishop McCarthy High School, 5451 S. Flamingo Road; statechampsbaseballcamp.com, 954-432-1228
Miami Dolphins Summer Camp dolphinsacademy.com, 305-943-7272
Miramar Cultural Center The City of Miramar Cultural Center Artspark "Where Community and Culture Converge" Offering the best in arts, culture and entertainment. 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar miramarculturalcenter.org, 954-602-4521
Monster Mini Golf 14435 Miramar Parkway, Miramar monsterminigolf.com, 954-589-1878
Montessori Institute of Broward Don't let academics decline over summer! Attend our Davie campus for a Bilingual Montessori Summer + sports, art and water days. montessoriinstituteofbroward.com, 954-472-9620
Nob Hill Academy Visit our web site to see our camp calendars by location. nobhillacademy.org 6763 Stirling Road, Davie, 954-791-9270 12213 Pembroke Road, Pembroke Pines, 954-437-3949
ALL GOLF AT CB SMITH
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Spring Break Junior Golf Camp March 23rd - 27th Register Today
Camp amp Hours: 9am - 12pm $45 - Daily / $195 Week Driving • Putting Chipping • Games
950 N. Flamingo Road Pembroke Pines
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4 Places to Learn and Grow
FREE
A Modern And Bright State of the Art Facility
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REGISTER NOW FOR
FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED FOR 20 YEARS
REGISTER NOW! www.nobhillacademy.org Open Door Policy Full / Part Time Sessions Developmental Programs
SUMMER 2015 FROM 8:30am to 5:30pm
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SUMMER CAMP
CDA & Certified Teachers Soccer / Gymnastics / Karate / Dance (varies by location)
Two or Five Days Rates Available Water Fun, CB Smith, YMCA, Water Parks and others.
Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks included.
Arts & Crafts, Mobile Art Cart Sports, Picnics & Games, Soccer Fun, Gymnastics, Relay, Sack Races, Cookouts & more fun
June 2015 SPACE IS LIMITED Initial Sounds • Reading • Poetry • Emerging Writing • Exploring • Name Recognition & Writing • Measuring • Numbers • Shapes • Alphabet Naming • Art • Music • Computer & Much More.
Exciting Field Trips: Monkey Joe’s Seaquarium Rocket Kids Bowling, Movies Mini Golf, and much more
Davie 6763 Stirling Rd. Davie, FL 33314 (954) 791-9270 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Pembroke Pines
Sunrise
12213 Pembroke Pines Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 (954) 437-3949
3477 N. Hiatus Rd. Sunrise, FL 33351 (954) 747-8708
10125 Sunset Strip Sunrise, FL 33322 (954) 748-2489
Sunrise / Plantation
6:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
6:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Nova Gymnastics
Stella’s Dancers’ Studio
Young At Art Museum
2280 SW 71st Terrace, Davie novagymnastics.com, 954-476-3154
9470 Griffin Road, Cooper City stellasdancers.com, 954-434-8401
Oh's Tae Kwon Do Center
Summer Exploration at NSU’s Mailman Segal Institute
YAA is where imagination, education and discovery meet in exciting and new ways. We believe that art has the power to inspire and teach children of all ages. 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie youngatartmuseum.org, 954-424-0085
Park Avenue Gymnastics
7600 SW 36th St., Davie nova.edu/humandevelopment, 954-262-6918
EAST
parkavenuegymnastics.com 12239 SW 53rd St., Cooper City, 954-434-0099 1728 N. Commerce Parkway, Weston, 954-659-8717
Summit-Questa Montessori School
Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach, Wilton Manors, Lighthouse Point, Oakland Park
1653 N. Hiatus Road, Pembroke Pines ohstaekwondo.com, 954-432-6999
Pines Ice Arena 12425 Taft St., Pembroke Pines pinesice.com, 954-704-8700
Power and Glory Karate
Sports Camp ages 6-10. Early Childhood Enrichment Program ages 3-5. Academic programs available. VPK available. 5451 SW 64th Ave., Davie summitquesta.com, 954-584-3466
Tag USA Gymnastics Camp
2000 NW 146th Ave., Pembroke Pines pgkkicks.com, 954-822-6000
Precious Years Learning Center 11400 Miramar Parkway, Miramar preciousyearsclc.com, 954-450-3773
Science, Education And Adventure (S.E.A.) Camp 1301 S. Ocean Drive, Hollywood Beach Culture and Community Center; hollywoodfl.org, 954-921-3600
Four W. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale moafl.org/academy, 954-262-0239
4807 S. Flamingo Road, Cooper City templebethemet.org, 954-680-1882
Bright & Smart
Temple Solel
Broward Center For The Performing Arts
The Swim Academy theswimacademy.com, 954-384-4500
brightandsmart.com, 954-816-3346 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale camp.browardcenter.org/online, 954-462-0222
Camp Live Oak
409 SW 136th Ave., Davie wbgymnastics.com, 954-382-1767
ACA accredited day camp offered at three state parks. Outdoor environmental camp includes hands on science, canoeing, archery, fishing, arts/crafts, surfing, paddle boarding, scuba diving, field trips and Spanish camp for ages 5 – 13. Teen program, ages 14-16. NEW Science of the Sea Camp in Dania, ages 8 – 13. Counselors are certified teachers. Weekly/Sibling discounts, bus service and lunch available. campliveoakfl.com, 954-491-2917
YMCA Of Broward County
City Of Oakland Park
ymcabroward.org Greater Hollywood: 954-687-9022 Pembroke Pines: 954-761-5437 Weston: 954-406-9089
Cold Stone Creamery
Tree Of Life Christian Academy 1250 SW 160th Ave., Weston treeoflifeacademy.com, 954-440-0174
Fun for boys 6-10. Archery, sports, arts & crafts, scout skills and more! $115 by 4/30; BSA membership required. New members welcome. Serving Broward and Miami-Dade sfcbsa.org, 305-364-0020
West Broward Gymnastics Academy
Sparez 5325 S. University Drive, Davie sparez-davie.com, 954-434-9663
6135 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale aaaballet.com, 954-491-8418
Autonation Academy Of Art + Design
20841 Johnson St., Pembroke Pines theshaolinacademy.com, 954-450-4666
South Florida Council, Inc. Cub Scout Day Camp
Astrid Audet Academy Of Ballet & More
Temple Beth Emet - Camp Beth Emet
5100 Sheridan St., Hollywood templesolel.com, 954-989-0205
9142 W. State Road 7, Davie smartandfitkids.com, 954-370-0400
730 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale holidayparkmartialarts.com, 954-562-1093
1951 N. Commerce Parkway, Weston taggymnastics.com, 954-384-9393
Shaolin Academy Smart Fit Kids
Aikido Martial Arts Camp
oaklandparkfl.org, 954-630-4505 2101 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach coldstonesouthflorida.com, 954-592-8147
2015
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ens on Tour, Spanish Immer sion Camp, Multimedia Prod uction Camp, Band Camp an d Robotics Cam p.
Join us for nine weeks of summer fun from June 8th-August 7th! Visit us at CampSagemont.com for all details. Camp Sagemont
Art Camp
LIT-Leadership Program
Summer School & ESL
(PreK3 - 3rd grade) ~ 9 weekly sessions Enjoy a wide variety of fun-filled weekly activities, shows and field trips.
(3rd - 8th grade) ~ Three 2-week sessions Great for campers with an artistic or a creative flair, or for those who just want to have fun learning how to create different styles of art. Offered from 6/8-7/17.
(9th - 10th grade) ~ Two 4-week sessions 6/8-7/2 & 7/6-7/31. Is there a leader in you? Learn the skills necessary to become a future camp counselor.
(1st-5th grade) ~ Two 4-week sessions 6/8-7/2 & 7/6-7/31. Students will review and/or fill in educational gaps in reading, reading comprehension, writing and mathematics, while enjoying a relaxed academic setting.
Sports Camp
Travel Adventure Camp
STEM & Marine Science Camp
Upper School ESL
(2nd - 8th grade) ~ 9 weekly sessions Advance your sports skills playing basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball and more. Field trips twice per week.
(5th - 8th grade) ~ 9 weekly sessions Challenge yourself during adventurous field trips and team building activities in the tri-county area’s recreational and educational hot spots 2-3 days a week. Join in on exciting camp life during non-travel days.
(3rd–8th grade) Four 2-week sessions (session I ~ 6/8-7/2) Investigate extreme experiments in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. (session II ~ 7/6-7/31) or explore the world of Marine Science.
(6th-12th Grade) ~ One 4-week session 7/13 - 8/7. Student’s English proficiency will be evaluated to create an individualized instruction plan for language improvement. ESL can be combined with the Teens on Tour Camp group for field trips. .
Our camp is conveniently located in the heart of Weston and just minutes from I-75, I-595 and the Sawgrass Expressway.
1570 Sagemont Way • Weston, FL 33326 phone: 954.384.1894 • email: camp@sagemont.com
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Conte’s Palm-Aire Golf Academy
St. Jerome Catholic School
3701 Oaks Clubhouse Drive, Pompano Beach palmairegolfacademy.com, 954-971-7867
Session starts June 8 - Aug. 7 for ages 3 to 12 years old. Arts & crafts, weekly field trips, water days, gymnastics and more! 2601 SW 9th Ave., Fort Lauderdale stjeromeschool.com, 954-524-1990
Creation Science Camp 2701 W. Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale creationstudies.org, 954-771-1652
St. Mark’s Summer Program
Delmar Multi-Cultural Arts Academy
1750 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale saintmarks.com, 954-563-4508
1400 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale delmarartsacademy.com, 954-537-9278
Summer Theatre Camp
FAT Village Center for the Arts
The Broward Center for the Performing Art https://camp.browardcenter.org/online, 954-462-0222
The Center is a community of artists and students, designed to enhance creativity and inspire artistic achievement where art and academics are integrated into all aspects of learning. Year-round courses are offered to grades 1-12 and adults in drawing, painting, ceramics, photography, glass, and printmaking. 531 NW 1st Ave., Fort Lauderdale fatvillagecenterforthearts.com, 954-716-7611
For Him Christian Academy 600 SW Third St., Pompano Beach forhimca.com, 954-601-1901
Fort Lauderdale Children’s Theatre Most fun theatre camp in Broward! Show Camp (grades 2-10) perform Aladdin, Little Mermaid & Pinocchio during 2 four-week sessions. Storybook Camp for pre-K-1st grade, 6 one-week creative drama camps. Galleria Mall, 2542B E. Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale flct.org, 954-763-6882
Trinity Christian School Each week campers will participate in fun indoor and outdoor games and sports, experience fun in-house field trips and activities, and embark on fun and exciting off-campus field trips. 3901 NE 22nd Avenue, Lighthouse Point trinitychristianschoolonline.com, 954-941-8033
Xtreme Bowling & Karting 5300 N. Powerline Road, Fort Lauderdale xbkzone.com, 954-491-6265
SUMMER CAMP 3 yrs – 12 yrs
Session starts June 8th – August 7th, 2015 St. Jerome Catholic School is conveniently located in downtown Fort Lauderdale. • Two Week Sessions Offered • Arts & Crafts • Weekly Field Trips • Water Days – Bounce House • Gymnastics • Fun Outside Activities • Weekly Sport Games
YMCA of Broward County ymcabroward.org Fort Lauderdale, 954-406-9989
Glacier Ice And Snow Arena Camps 4601 N. Federal Highway, Lighthouse Point glaciericeandsnow.com, 954-943-1437
Green Children’s House
MIAMI DADE
307 NE First St., Pompano Beach greenchildrenshouse.com, 954-946-7215
KLA Schools of Miami
Mad About Skateboarding Teaching life skills through the discipline of skateboarding, visual arts & music. Private and group lessons, day and summer camps, birthday parties. Children's supervised skate park in the heart of downtown Ft. Lauderdale. 99 SW 14th St., Fort Lauderdale madaboutskateboarding.com, 954-778-4465
McGinnis Water Ski Summer Camp 2421 SW 46th Ave., Fort Lauderdale mcski.com, 954-214-2792
MUSE Center For The Arts The best training in all styles of dance, theatre & music with competition teams, recreational and pre-professional programs for ages 2 - adult. Also featuring afterschool programs, classes, summer and day camps and special events. 99 SW 14th St., Fort Lauderdale musearts.org, 954-525-4004
Museum Of Discovery And Science Orangebrook Junior Golf Programs 400 Entrada Drive, Hollywood orangebrook.com, 954-967-4653
Pine Crest Summer Programs Pine Crest Summer Programs and Day Camp. Offering over 30 programs to choose from. Located in Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton. See if we have the right fit for your family. 1501 NE 62nd St., Fort Lauderdale pinecrest.edu/summer, 954-492-4100
Planet Air Sports 1401 Green Road, Deerfield Beach planetairsports.com, 954-428-3386
Rio Vista Community Church 880 S. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale riovistachurch.com, 954-522-2518
Shalom Preschool Chabad Shalom Preschool offers a warm, nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore and discover the world around them. 3518 N. Ocean Blvd., Fort Lauderdale shalompreschool.org, 954-396-4637
Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park Call us today for camp group rates! South Florida's largest trampoline park. Open jump, dodgeball, sky slam and a foam zone. Jump into the fun! 1834 SW 2nd St., Pompano Beach skyzone.com/fortlauderdale, 954-417-3999
Miami-Dade Parks EcoAdventures 305-365-3018, miamiecoadventures.org
N O R TH W ES T
2601 S.W. 9th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 954-524-1990 www.stjeromeschool.com
(North of Tamiami Trail 41) - Miami, Doral, Hialeah, Miami Lakes, Miami Gardens, Opa Locka, Sweetwater
Action Town Family Fun Center Laser Tag Arena * Rock Climbing * Video Arcade * Birthday Parties * Bumper Cars * Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf * Canon Blaster * Basketball Court and Paintball 7925 W. 2nd Court, Hialeah actiontownfl.com, 305-647-3343
African Heritage Cultural Arts Center 6161 NW 22nd Ave., Miami ahcacmiami.org, 305-638-6771
Beth David Congregation 2625 SW Third Ave., Miami bethdavidmiami.org, 305-854-3911
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401 SW 2nd St., Fort Lauderdale mods.org, 954-467-6637
Multiple locations klaschools.com, 305-377-0391
Cold Stone Creamery 6723 Main St., Miami Lakes coldstonesouthflorida.com, 786-639-0004
Jumpin' Jamboree Miami's largest indoor inflatable playground & party place. 7 giant, unmatched inflatables, video arcade & toddler soft play. All camps welcome. 6000 NW 97th Ave., Suite 1, Doral jumpinjamboree.com, 305-599-3288
Karate America Locations in the tri-county area; karateamerica.info Hialeah: 305-825-7552 Miami Lakes: 305-558-7252
Miami Dade College - MDC West Chinese culture and language through hands-on interactive activities. Learn calligraphy, martial arts & experience a tea ceremony. 3800 NW 115th Ave., Miami mdc.edu/summercamps, 305-237-8515
Miami Dade College - North Campus Fun & safe environment camps where youth enjoys activities such as arts, technology, Lego, robotics, music, fashion design and more. 11380 NW 27th Ave., Miami mdc.edu/summercamps, 305-237-1019
Miami Theater Center 9806 NE 2nd Ave., Miami mtcmiami.org, 305-751-9550
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PATRICIA AND PHILLIP FROST MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
SPRING CAMP
Plant Biology Stop and smell the flowers in this interactive week long camp about the importance of the living organisms that surround us.
CO2
MONDAY
O2
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
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FRIDAY
Plants
Plant Adaptations
Inside a Blossom
The Root of the Matter
Tree Traits
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The good, the great, and the amazing!
March 23rd – 27th, 2015 • PRE-K4 - FIFTH GRADE • 9:00AM - 3:30PM Price per day: $45 (members), $55 (non-members) Price per week: $200 (members), $250 (non-members) Befor and after care available
For information and registration contact us at
http://www.miamisci.org/www/springcamp.html Camp Registrar: 305-646-4222 or email camp@frostscience.org.
3280 South Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33129 With the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami- Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.
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This year’s Camp programs will be crammed with fin-tastic fun, marine biology and conservation d ti splashtacular l ht l animal i l shows, h j bl education, enjoyable field and art activities and so much more! SPRING CAMP: March 23rd through 27th, 2015 OPEN HOUSE: May 16th & 17th, 2015 SUMMER CAMP: June 8th through August 21st, 2015
C A L L 3 0 5 - 3 6 1 - 5 7 0 5 E X T. 2 0 7 O R 5 2 0 O R V I S I T M I A M I S E A Q U A R I U M . C O M / E D U C AT I O MARCH 2015
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JOIN US THIS SUMMER
F O R O N E O F O U R T H O U G H T F U L LY D E S I G N E D S U M M E R P R O G R A M S ! CHILDREN’S SUMMER DANCE JULY 6 – JULY 23
YOUNG DANCER INTENSIVE JULY 27 – AUGUST 7
MCB SUMMER INTENSIVE JUNE 22 - JULY 25
3 - 13-YEAR-OLDS NO AUDITION REQUIRED
9 - 12-YEAR-OLDS BY AUDITION ONLY
12 - 18-YEAR-OLDS BY AUDITION ONLY
Lourdes Lopez, Chairman Darleen Callaghan, School Director
miamicityballet.org/school 305.929.7007 school@miamicityballet.org 2200 LIBERTY AVENUE, MIAMI BEACH, FL SPONSORED IN PART BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS, AND THE FLORIDA COUNCIL ON ARTS AND CULTURE. MCB PROGRAMMING IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND THE CULTURAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL, THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, CULTURAL AFFAIRS PROGRAM, CULTURAL ARTS COUNCIL. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800) 435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. MCB REGISTRATION NUMBER: CH1034. PHOTO: MIAMI CITY BALLET SCHOOL STUDENTS, © MARISA MATLUCK.
P M S! A E U C IN
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It’s not too early to sign up!
Register Today! Starting June 8th Ages 4-11, 9am-3pm Before and after care available! non-members $220|members $198 per week Before Care 8AM-9AM |$25 per week After care 3PM-6PM |$60 per week To regiester please call 305-373-KIDS(5437) x112 or email yanet@miamichildrensmuseum.org
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Miami Watersports Complex MWC will provide skilled and knowledgeable counselors and ensure a 5:1 ratio of campers to counselors with a maximum of 20 kids per weekly session. Basic gear is included; The upgraded gear package is required for hitting the features such as the ramps and rails. Summer camp is Monday thru Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Campers must be ages 7-15. Boat camps available as well. Email: Miami@aktionparks.com 401 E. 65th St., Hialeah miamiwakeboardcablecomplex.com, 305-476-WAKE (9253)
Same Tag Television Arts Group Drama Games: Ages 3-5 years old Acting 4 Kids: Ages 6-10 years old Acting for Teens: Ages 11+ years old Sitcom and Locucion (Spanish only) 8855 NW 35th Lane, Doral, sametagtv.com, 305-986-8966
South Florida Youth Symphony 6701 Miami Lakeway S., Miami Lakes sfys.net, 305-238-2729
S OUTH (South of Tamiami Trail 41) - Coral Gables, Kendall, Kendale Lakes, Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Ridge, Homestead, Little Havana, South Miami, Key Biscayne, Westchester, Florida City
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LEARNING ACADEMY
Actors' Playhouse At The Miracle Theatre 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables actorsplayhouse.org, 305-444-9293
Alexander Camp Call for camp locations alexandermontessori.com, 305-665-6274
Alper JCC Summer Camp General day camp & specialty camps including: sports, performing arts, special needs and NEW robotics and teen tour. June 15 - Aug. 7. Two, four, six and eight week sessions. Over 40 exciting activities. Ages 13 months 14 years. Register now! Dave and Mary Alper JCC on the Jay Morton-Levinthal Campus, 1155 SW 112th Ave., Miami alperjcc.org, 305-271-9000 x271
ArtSouth Creative Arts Summer Camp Call for camp location info@artsouthhomestead.org, 305-247-9406
Individualized Tutoring in
READING AND MATH We offer students the opportunity to catch up or go beyond their grade level
FULL DAY PROGRAM Half day tutoring half day arts and crafts WITH OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND WEEKLY FIELD TRIPS
Art Thyme Ceramics 8813 SW 132nd St., Miami artthyme.com, 305-992-8222
Beaux Arts Bet Breira Samu-El Or Olom 9400 SW 87th Ave., Miami bbsoomiami.org, 305-595-1500
Bet Shira Congregation 7500 SW 120th St., Miami betshira.org, 305-238-2601
Born 2 Swim Aquatic Academy 1955 NW 108th Ave., Miami born2swim.net, 305-278-7946
Bright Futures Preschool 13724 SW 84th St., Miami brightfuturespreschool.com, 305-380-6760
Camp Atlantis K-12th grade. Summer Fun Camp - Academic Camp HS credit and MS grade recovery. Among the many fun on and off campus activities: Swimming, Zoo, Museums, Skating, Movies, Sports, Bowling, Arts & Crafts and More! 9600 SW 107th Ave., Miami atlantisacademy.com, 305-271-9771
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1301 Sanford Drive, Coral Gables beauxartsmiami.org, artcampinfo@beauxarts.org
and Fun!
PRE-K4 – 8TH GRADE JUNE 8TH – AUGUST 21ST 305-273-8999
Carrie Brazer Center For Autism & Alternative Approaches cbc4autism.org South Dade Campus: 305-234-0490 Kendall Campus: 305-271-8790
Carrollton School Of The Sacred Heart Carrollton welcomes girls from all over the world to participate in our summer programs. Guided by experienced adult teachers and professional enrichment instructors, campers enjoy artistic and educational experiences while creating new friendships and wonderful memories. 3747 Main Highway, Miami carrollton.org, 305-446-5673
LOCATION:
WAYSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 7701 SW 98 ST MARCH 2015
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Casely Tennis Academy caselytennis.com, 305-962-2633
Children's Resource Fund 8571 SW 112th St., Miami crfcenter.org, 305-596-6966
Circle C Youth Ranch 5801 SW 120th Ave., Miami circlec.org, 305-274-3380
Continental Tennis Center 10001 SW 82nd Ave., Miami, 305-271-0732
Crandon Park Tennis Center 7300 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne, 305-365-2300
CRUMK Super Summer Kids Camp Cutler Ridge United Methodist Church20740 Old Cutler Road, Cutler Bay cutlerridgeumc.org, 305-235-6654
Deering Estate At Cutler Children ages 6-14 will learn about climate change through hands-on experiments, hike through mangroves, historic sloughs and natural areas, go on tram rides and celebrate the end of camp with field games, exploration and obstacle courses. 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Miami deeringestate.org, 305-235-1668 Ext. 233
Deerwood KinderCare Learning Center 15005 SW 122nd Ave., Miami kindercare.com, 305-378-9704
Escudero Paso Fino Riding School Summer Camp 18690 SW 100th St., Miami; 305-972-7650
Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables fairchildgrden.org/education/summer-camp 305-667-1651 Ext. 3322
Fantasy Theatre Factory We come to your school or camp; 305-284-8800
First Girls Club Camp
miami-dade camp DIRECTORY
fgccamp.com, 305-233-8362
Ages 6-14
SPRING CAMP
at the Deering Estate at Cutler
“SPRING ON”
March 23-27, 2015 • 7:30 am to 5:00 pm Late pick-up from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm available for an additional fee. Cost: $188
Campers will learn about climate change through hands-on experiments, hike through the mangroves, historic sloughs and natural areas, go on tram rides, and celebrate the end of spring break with field games, exploration and obstacle courses! Deering Estate at Cutler 16701 SW 72 Avenue • Miami, FL 33157 To request material in accessible format, information on access for persons with disabilities, or sign language interpreter services (7 days in advance), call 305-755-7848.
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Miami Dade College offers a fun, educational and safe environment for children and teenagers in five locations throughout Miami-Dade County.
SUMMER CAMPS
kids
&TEENS SUMMER CAMPS
A variety of offering activities such as sports, technology, arts & crafts, music, acting, sewing, dance, Lego Robotics, computer animation & gaming, fashion design, Chinese language, crime scene investigation (CSI) and many more.
Children and teens will build memories to last a life-time! For information visit our website:
www.mdc.edu/summercamps or call the location of your choice.
North Campus: 305-237-1019 Kendall Campus: 305-237-2161 Wolfson Campus: 305-237-3120 Homestead Campus: 305-237-5159 MDC – West: 305-237-8515 MARCH 2015
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ROCK CRUSHERS YOUTH BASKETBALL 2015 SUMMER CAMP
FIU Center For Children And Families 11200 SW 8th St., Miami, AHC 1, Room 140 http://ccf.fiu.edu, 305-348-0477
Florida Gymnastics Training Center
ENROLL FOR CAMP NOW
13115 SW 89th Ave., Miami fgtc.net, 305-251-4414
Fun Camps Located at the University of Miami & Pinecrest Community Center
funcamps.com, 305-666-2992
5 Weeks Summer Program July 6 - August 7
Girl Scout Council Of Tropical Florida 11347 SW 160th St., Miami girlscoutsfl.org, 305-253-4841 Ext. 252
Good Shepherd Catholic School
(space limited-enroll now)
14187 SW 72nd St., Miami good-shepherd-school.org, 305-385-7002
Granada Day School Small student to teacher ratios. Exciting weekly themes. Arts & crafts, fun snacks, music. Weekly in-house field trips. 900 University Drive, Coral Gables granadadayschool.com, 305-444-2028
Gym Kidz Gables Youth Center, 405 University Drive, Coral Gables gymkidzgymnastics.com, 305-460-5615
Gymnastic Wizards 12600 SW 130th St., Miami gymnasticwizards.com, 786-573-0088
OPEN HOUSE MARCH 11TH, 2015 7PM
Hurricane Aquatics 1306 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables hurricaneaquatics.net, 305-284-4713
ID Tech Camps University of Miami idtech.com, 1-888-709-TECH (8324)
International Bilingual Montessori School We Offer: Spanish, French, Ballet, Karate, S.T.E.M. Program
16400 SW 147 Ave, Miami, 33187 Phone: (305) 235-0300 www.remlearningcenter.com Lic#CM11MD00478
6330 SW 40th St., Miami ibmontessorischool.com, 305-661-6434
International Gymnastics Camp 18640 SW 104th Ave., Miami internationalgymnasticsmiami.com, 305-259-0677
Kendall Christian School summerfunkidscamp.info, 305-271-3723
Register now for
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TRAINING WITH BASKETBALL DRILLS AND FUNDAMENTALS:
Soccer Shots! Ages 2 - 8 years old
5960 SW 71st St., South Miami latelier.org, 305-662-2326
Luna Academy Summer Camp 9025 SW 72nd St., Miami lunaacademy.com, 786-332-2189
Miami Beach Botanical Garden 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach mbgarden.org, 305-673-7256
Miami Children’s Museum 980 Macarthur Causeway., Miami miamichildrensmuseum.org, 305-373-5437 Ext. 112
Miami Childrens Theater Call for camp info and locations miamichildrenstheater.com, 305-274-3595
Miami Dade College Homestead Campus Acting Summer Camp Use Coupon Code:
“Parenting Magazine”, for free t-shirt and bag.
(786) 390-1828
(305) 235-4993
Email: miami@soccershots.org
www.rockcrushersbasketball.com
www.SoccerShotsMiami.com
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14465 Country Walk Drive, Miami kidsforkidsacademy.com, 305-232-0606
L’ Atelier School
Youth Basketball
15420 S.W. 136 Street • #10 Miami, FL 33196
Kids For Kids Academy
10545 SW 97th Ave., Miami killianoaksacademy.com, 305-274-2221
ROCK CRUSHERS Hoop it UP!
10355 Hammocks Blvd., Miami kendallicearena.com, 305-386-8288
Killian Oaks Academy
State-of-the-Art S Shooting Machine S Open Gym O Private One-On-One Sessions P Group Train & Play G 10 Week Summer Camp 1 Birthday Parties B
GREAT BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Kendall Ice Arena
(choose a park location, or a school you attend)
Students will learn voice, body language and explore various essential techniques of acting, such as memorization, sense memory, emotional memory, and characterization. This class leads to inspiration, transformation and creativity, but most definitely, will bring out the artist in your child. 500 College Terrace, Homestead mdc.edu/homestead, 305-237-5000
Go to SouthFloridaParenting.com for more camp information
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Miami Dade College - Kendall Campus Fun & safe enviroment camps where youth enjoys activities such as arts, technology, Lego, robotics, music, dance, sports, jazz & more. 11011 SW 104th St., Miami mdc.edu/summercamps, 305-237-2161
Miami-Dade Parks & Recreation - Fit2play Summer Camps Miami-Dade County Parks miamidade.gov/parks, 311
Miami Elite Tennis Academy Kenland Bend North Tennis Center, 8840 SW 123rd Court, Miami; metennis.com, 305-632-2604
Miami Seaquarium This year's camp programs will be crammed with fintastic fun, marine biology and conservation education, enjoyable field and art activities and so much more! 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami miamiseaquarium.com, 305-361-5705
Mini Canes Recreational Sports Camp Mini Canes Camp offers educational, recreational experiences in a high-quality, fun and safe learning environment to children aged 6-12. 1241 Dickinson Drive, Coral Gables miami.edu/wellness/camp, 305-284-8510
Modeling Camp Modeling Camp invites you to explore the world of modeling and fashion. Featured on "Good Morning America," this camp has something for all fashionistas! modelingcamp.com, 888-757-5575
Montessori Children’s Academy 9400 SW 16th St., Miami miamimontessori.com, 305-225-3070
My Gym Multiple locations in Broward and Miami-Dade county; my-gym.com Coral Gables: 305-285-9440 Aventura: 305-933-0496 Doral: 305-500-9688 Kendall: 305-270-0230
Online Registration begins March 2nd at www.carrollton.org
miami-dade camp DIRECTORY
Summer Programs 2015 Carrollton welcomes girls from all over the world to participate in our summer programs.
STEM CAMP (Grades 5-8)
CAMP
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Explore the American Frontier, Africa, the Amazon, Europe, the Great Barrier Reef and the Great Wall of China.
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Around the World Camp (Grades PK3-6)
Academic SuperCamp (Grades 3-6) To bridge the summer learning gap, our curriculum is fun and engaging.
Summer Sports Camp (Grades 3-8) Choose from volleyball or basketball 3747 Main Highway, Coconut Grove ✸ 305-446-5673, ext. 2340 MARCH 2015
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Inclusion Preschool & Elementary Summer Fun Camp To register contact: Emma Klein•561-495-4443 eklein@slominfamilycenter.org LIC•50-51-1393772 L
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The Slomin Family Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, Inc, does not discriminate in admission or access to, or participation in its programs and activities on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, or national or ethnic origin, age (provided that the applicant has the capacity to enter into a binding contract) or because the applicant's income derives from any public assistance programs. In addition, The Slomin Family Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of gender in its programs, policies, and activities. Nor does The Slomin Family Center discriminate in employment on the basis of any of these categories.
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Mountaineer’s School of Autism m
Saint Andrew’s Day & Sports Camps
A private, non-profit, school dedicated to maximizing the quality of life, for children with autism and autism/ dual diagnosis.
Mountaineer’s School of Autism will be hosting the First Annual Family Event for the Special Needs Population of Palm Beach County on Saturday, March 14, 2015 from 10 am – 2 pm. The event will be held on the campus of Mountaineer’s School of Autism at 3151 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, Florida. This summer: Our First Annual Summer Camp! The fall brings our inaugural Grand Opening for the school.
Everyone Is Welcome!
June 8 August 7, 2015 8-Week Day & Sports Camps $3,050* Ages 3 -10 (Save $430) 8-Week Adventure & Sports Travel $3,800* Ages 11-13 (Save $280) 2-9 Week Sessions Also Available!
*Lock In Early Registration Rates by March 20!
Contact Info: Mary Jo Walsh-Watson, R.N., B.S.N. Mountaineers School of Autism www.MSAINC.org • 561-932-3938
KENTWOOD BUSINESS CAMP
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■ 8:45 am - 3:10 pm daily with Before & Aftercare available ■ 1:6 Counselor to Camper Ratio ■ Healthy Lunch included (Salad and Deli Bars, Hot Foods, and Fruit) ■ One Swim per Day including Instructional and Free Swim ■ Gaga Pit, Robotics, Tennis Instruction, Fitness, and More! ■ Specials including Science, Art, Dance, Karate, Rock Climbing, and More! ■ Theme weeks including Splash Week, Carnival, and Color War
“We Prepare Children For Life” * Life Skills
* Make Friends
* Leadership
* Great Field Trips
* Personal Finance/ Budgeting
* Sports and Games
* Money and Banking
* Enhance Social Skills * Build Self Esteem
* Saving and Investing
■ 24-Hour Campus Security and Expedited Drop Off & Pick Up ■ 3 Air-conditioned Gymnasiums and Age-Specific Bunks ■ End of Summer Talent Show (Week 9)
3900 Jog Road, Boca Raton, Florida 561.210.2100
www.saintandrews.net/summercamp
For ages 6-14 • Teachers are Counselors! June 8 through July 17 • Financial Assistance KENTWOOD SUMMER CAMP (561) 649-6141 KENTWOODPREPSCHOOL.COM
Full Summer Vacation Flexibility Option (Choose 8 of 9 weeks) Register now online!
APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED
MARCH 2015
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One On One Learning The perfect blend of learning and fun. oneononelearning.com, 305-273-8999
Palmetto Bay Golf & Mini Golf 9300 SW 152nd St., Miami golfpalmetto.com, 305-238-2922
Palmetto Preschool & Palmetto Christian School Summer Camp 6790 SW 56th St., Miami palmettopresbyterian.org, 305-666-0632
Lutheran Church & School
4460 Lyons Road, Lake Worth 561.968.3627
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Sunday Contemporary Service 8:15am Sunday School / Bible Study 9:30am Sunday Traditional Service 10:45am Celebrate Recovery Tuesday 7:30pm www.epiphanyworth.com www.facebook.com/epiphanylakeworth
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Creative Heart Dance Studio is proud to present
SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS CAMP 2015! June 8 – August 14, 2015 Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Age 5-12 Classes in Musical Theater, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Hip Hop and Acrobatics. Weekly sessions available.
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SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE 2015! June 8 – August 13, 2015
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Intermediate/advance level Classes in Ballet, Diverse Jazz Dance Styles and Contemporary. Weekly sessions available. Register early to receive a 10% discount! (March 2 – April 30, 2015)
Creative Heart Dance Studio
8212 Glades Road Boca Raton, FL 33434
Tel: 561-419-7290
dance@ginanespoli.com - www.creativeheartdance.com
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Palm Beach County-operated Waterparks
Opening March 14, 2015 Season Passes purchased Save 20% Marchon1-30. Visit www.pbcSplash.com COCONUT COVE WATERPARK
CALYPSO BAY WATERPARK
Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, Boca Raton 561-629-8840
Seminole Palms Park Royal Palm Beach (561) 790-6160
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Redeem this coupon and receive $1 off the general admission price for up to 6 guests. Valid for the 2015 season only. Valid during operating hours only. Coupon not valid with toddler fee, day camps, discount tickets, complimentary passes, Family Fun Fridays, group rates or any other advertised discount or promotion. South Florida Parenting - March 2015
For hours, fees, and more, visit: www.PBCsplash.com MARCH 2015
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SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION BOCA RATON MUSEUM OF ART
“SUMMER OF FUN” ENRICHMENT CAMP
8 Weeks - Full & Part-Time Available 15 Months to Kindergarten Loving & Nurturing Environment Secure Facility State-of-the-Art Playground Theme Weeks Arts & Crafts Gymnastics
Computer Skills Sports Nature Cooking Water Play And Much More!
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Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science We're offering young scientists and intriguing minds the opportunity to bloom into nature experts with the 2015 Spring Camp: Plant Biology, March 23–27, 2015. During the fun-filled camp, offered on a daily basis or for the full week, kids in Pre-K (at least 4 years old) through 5th grade will enjoy learning about the magic and mystery of plants, trees and flowers with different activities and themes planned daily. $45 members/$55 non-members per day/per child. $200 members/$250 non-members full week (five days). For more info, visit miamisci.org/ www/springcamp.html or email camp@frostscience.org. 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami miamisci.org, 305-646-4222
Pinewood Acres School 9500 SW 97th Ave., Miami pinewood.co, 305-271-3211
REM Learning Center Arts & crafts, water play activities, cooking projects, sports, field trips, academic reinforcement group and much more 16400 SW 147th Ave., Miami, 305-235-0300
Riviera Day Camp rivieraschools.com Two campuses, four sessions. 3 yrs-10th grade. South Florida's most unforgettable summer camp experience. 6800 Nervia St., Coral Gables, 305-666-1856 9775 SW 87th Ave., Miami, 786-300-0300
Rock Crushers Youth Basketball Summer Camp
For Info Call Director, Sandy Wilensky at 561.793.2649 900 Big Blue Trace Wellington psdirector@templebethtorah.net NOW ENROLLING FOR PRESCHOOL 2015-2016 THIS SCHOOL IS A GOLD SEAL PROGRAM & NAEYC ACCREDITED LIC. # 50-51-0135423
5 Weeks Summer Program July 6 - Aug. 7 Training with basketball drills and fundamentals: State-of-the-Art, Shooting Machine, Open Gym, Private One-On-One Sessions, Group Train & Play, Birthday Parties. 15420 SW 136th St., #10, Miami rockcrushersbasketball.com, 305-235-4993
ROIG Academy 8000 SW 112th St., Miami roigacademy.com, 305-235-1313
Rosemont Academy 9400 SW 87th Ave., Miami rosemontacademy.com, 305-403-2344
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Professio a t educators spire and learning cr at in low teacher/student nv ronment
561.39 .2503 ocamuseum.org/cam 01 W Palme to Park R . Boca Raton, FL 3348
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Water Adventures – Swim Lagoon, Airboats, Inflatable Water Slides, Water Parks, Canoeing • Explore Picnic Fun – Cookouts, Relay Races, More Fun & Games • Explore Sports & Fitness – Junior Olympics, Hiking, Ice/Roller Skating, Bowling • Explore Arts & Crafts – Ceramics, T-Shirt Art • Explore Fun Places & Field Trips – Lake Placid Day Trip, Metro Zoo, Parrot Jungle Island, • Explore Museum of Science and Discovery, Miami Seaquarium, Buehler Planetarium, Movies, & more! (NOTE: The Lake Placid Day Trip is optional.)
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See why our pre-kindergarten scores are consistently among the highest in the county! Weston-Sunrise • 150 Weston Road • 389-8245 License#45939 Davie-Plantation • 1305 SW 101st Road • 452-3346 License#46044 Hours: Coral Springs-Parkland* • 9675 Westview Drive • 796-0081 License#45940 7 AM – 6 PM e-mail: Se Habla Español
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INTRODUCING THE
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W RITING W ORKSHOPS | M ATH | C ODING WITH J AVA R OBOTICS | S CIENCE A DVENTURE | A RT | V IDEO P RODUCTION M EDICAL T ERMINOLOGY | E MBRYOLOGY | B USINESS L AW V ISUAL C ONCEPTS | P.E. C ORE F ITNESS
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7200 W. Camino Real, #330 Boca Raton 561-750-STAGE (7824) www.centerstageboca.com
Session 1: (6/8 to 7/3) Beauty & the Beast Chicago
• $250 per week (M-F)
Session 2: (7/6 to 7/31) The Lion King Little Shop of Horrors
• 9am to 4pm days
Where Kids Can SING, ACT and DANCE!
• Aftercare & lunch options available
• Classes for aftercare:
• Each show will be performed 3 times for the public!
Session 3: (8/3 to 8/7) Grease (Musical Review)
• 30% off private lessons for campers
Session 4: (8/1 10 to 8/14) Wicked (Musical Review)
- Acro - Leaps & Turns - Lyrical - Hip Hop - Ballet - Improv …. and more!
Spring & Summer Day Camps! 3 LOCATIONS: n Ft Lauderdale/Birch State Park n N. Miami/Oleta River State Park n Dania Beach/John U. Lloyd State Park
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PROGRAMS: JOIN US AT OUR OPEN HOUSES DAY CAMP APRIL 7 - Dania APRIL 8 - Birch NEW! SPANISH CAMP APRIL 9 - Oleta 4:30–6pm LIL’ SPROUTS CALL FOR DETAILS TEEN ECO EXPERIENCE: Travel Program! AQUANAUT SCUBA ADVENTURES Full week Dive Camps! NEW! SCIENCE OF THE SEA CAMP Ages 3 to 16 n Regular Camp: 9am-3:30pm Extended Hours Available n Transportation n Healthy Lunches Daily & Weekly Rates n Sibling Discounts International Campers Welcomed
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Roxy Theatre Group Call for camp location roxypac.com, 305-226-0030
School Of Rock Music 8783 SW 132nd St., Miami schoolofrock.com/Miami, 786-592-4312
Sense Of Wonder Nature Center A.D. Barnes Park, 3401 SW 72nd Ave, Miami 305-662-4124
Soccer Shots Miami Soccer Shots runs mobile camps for kids 2-8 yrs old (including birthdays) at schools and parks throughout the city! We have a strong curriculum that provides a great soccer education in a fun & noncompetitive format. With over 1,000 children enrolled in weekly classes, come join the fastest growing youth soccer program in Miami. Killians Palms Soccer Complex & Coral Pine Park. soccershotsmiami.com, 786-390-1828
South Florida Council, Inc. Cub Scout Day Camp Fun for boys 6-10. Archery, sports, arts & crafts, scout skills and more! $115 by 4/30; BSA membership required. New members welcome. Serving Broward and Miami-Dade sfcbsa.org, 305-364-0020
Register for Camp Invention by March 20 to save $25. Sign up now at campinvention.orgor call 800.968.4332.
St. Timothy Camp 5400 SW 102nd Ave, Miami sainttimothycatholic.org, 305-274-8229
Camp Invention builds confidencein children entering grades 1-6!
Summer Theatre Academy At The University Of Miami
Local educators will be leading the week of hands-on fun
Act, sing, dance and more with STA! UM Dept. of Theatre Arts offers fun and learning this summer! For grades 1-7 / Advanced program grades 8-10. as.miami.edu/sta, 305-284-4474
Camps coming to your area!
Summer Youth Music Camps University of Miami - Frost School of Music music.miami.edu, 305-284-3176
In partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, an Agency of the Department of Commerce
The Creative Learning Center 12455 SW 104th St., Miami creativelearningmiami.com, 305-274-4006
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Thomas Armour Youth Ballet 5818 SW 73rd St., South Miami thomasarmouryouthballet.org, 305-667-5543
Tropical Park Tennis Center 7900 SW 40th St., Miami tropicalparktennis.com, 305-226-8315
Tumblebees Gymnastics 6950 SW 117th Ave., Miami tumblebeesgymnastics.com, 305-596-BEES (2337)
Victor Gomez Baseball Instructor Email: vgomez3223@gmail.com 305-283-1686, 305-215-2000
Westminster Christian School 6855 SW 152nd St., Palmetto Bay, wcsmiami.org, 305-233-2030
YMCA Of Greater Miami Camps ymcamiami.org, 305-357-4000
Young Musicians' Camp University Of Miami, Gusman Concert Hall 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables youngmusicianscamp.com, 305-238-8937 12400 SW 152nd St., Miami zoomiami.org, 305-251-0400
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American TaeKwonDo Academy 2026 NE 155th St., North Miami Beach campkarate.com, 305-945-4445
A fun and friendly summer camp for boys and girls ages 5-15
SUMMER CAMP FUN AT MARKHAM PARK! June 8-August 7,2015
• (3) Three-week sessions or by the week! • Field trips EVERYDAY! • Fun park activities! • Extended hours included 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
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Zoo Miami
Academic Skills • Cognitive Skills Organizational Skills • Social Skills
Try your hands at amazing real-world experiences – build and program a robot, diagnose patients, get backstage access to Dodger Stadium, CNN and Madison Square Garden or interact with professionals on a movie set.
The Hammocks KinderCare Learning Center
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From superheroes to spectacular science, join us to learn more about our Summer of Wonder! Kids love learning as much as they love having fun. So at KinderCare® we’re always doing both. Enroll now for infants through school-age. Our Summer includes: • Convenient all-day care available • Exciting weekly field trips
• Fun indoor and outdoor activities • Healthy breakfast, lunch and snacks • Education and learning all summer long!
To find the center near you please visit us online or call 888-523-6765.
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Baby Stars 3565 NE 207th St., Suite A-9, Aventura baby-stars.com, 305-466-1886
Bass Museum Of Art 2100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach bassmuseum.org, 305-673-7530
Big Red Truck Events bigredtruckevents.com, 786-248-1801
Brazilian Soccer Training Center Afterschool soccer program. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-6:30 p.m. First class free. 20300 NE 24th Ave., Aventura bstcsoccer.com, 800-509-5344
Camp Greynolds 18601 NE 22nd Ave., North Miami Beach 305-945-3425
Camp Live Oak A beautiful mangrove forest preserves native South Florida plants and wildlife and is the ideal setting for campers to canoe and kayak to explore this beautiful natural area. Swimming from a 1,200-foot sandy beach and saltwater fishing are also popular activities. Campers frequently see manatees and dolphins swimming off the coast! Open House will be held on April 9th and May 31st, 2015. campliveoakfl.com, 305-940-4748
Camp Manatee Greynolds Park, 17530 W. Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach 305-948-2891, 305-944-6111
Camp No-Mi-Be 17051 NE 19th Ave., North Miami Beach citynmb.com, 305-948-2957
Camp Sol Taplin At The Michael-Ann Russell JCC Have the best summer ever! Register for Camp Sol Taplin at the Michael-Ann Russell JCC. Offering over 30 camps to choose from, including sports, swimming, tennis, theatre, art, science, gymnastics, dance and more! Register by Feb. 27 and recieve a special discount! 18900 NE 25th Ave., North Miami Beach marjcc.org, 305-932-4200
Coconut Grove Sailing Club 2990 S. Bayshore Drive, Miami cgsc.org, 305-444-4571
Gym Kidz 2038 NE 155th St., North Miami Beach gymkidzgymnastics.com, 305-944-4277
Hebrew Academy Summer Program 2400 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach rasg.org, 305-532-6421
Jungle Island 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami jungleisland.com, 305-400-7000
Master Sang's TNT Martial Arts
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Spring and Summer Riding Camps • Beginner-Advanced Riding Lessons • Saturday Morning Pony Club • Birthday Parties *Call for Pricing*
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Adventure is Waiting Build Yours Cub Scout Day Camp provides fun and adventure in the outdoors for boys ages 6-10. Enjoy Archery, Sports, Arts & Crafts, Scout Skills and much, much more! Multiple locations throughout Dade and Broward Counties at: June 8-12, 2015 - Quiet Waters Park - Deerfield Beach June 8-12, 2015 - Camp Elmore - Davie June 8-12, 2015 - Tropical Park - Miami June 15-19, 2015 - Amelia Earhart Park - Hialeah June 15-19, 2015 - Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church - Cutler Bay
Take Advantage of Early Bird Rates! $115 by 4/30; BSA Membership Required.
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME. Register at www.sfcbsa.org or call 305-364-0020 x 213 for more information. Locations and dates subject to change.
Miami Children’s Museum Theme: Spring Awakening This spring we will dip our brushes into the well of creativity. Learn how to paint frescoes and sculpt figures while listening to the masterworks of Renaissance composers. Perform a Shakespearean play and discover the many moons of Jupiter through Galileo's telescope. Cost: $220 for non-members and $198 for members MCM Spring Camp: March 23 - March 27, 2015 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Before and After Care available Pre-K 4 - 5th Grade 980 Macarthur Causeway., Miami miamichildrensmuseum.org, 305-373-5437(KIDS)
Miami City Ballet School Children's Summer Dance July 6-23 for 3 to 13 year olds Young Dancer Intensive July 27-Aug. 7 for 9 to 12 year olds 2200 Liberty Ave., Miami Beach miamicityballet.org/school, 305-929-7007
Miami Country Day School Discover our 2015 summer programs: Day camp, summer academics, study abroad, performance sports camps and outdoor adventure programs. 601 NE 107th St., Miami summer.miamicountryday.org, 305-779-7350
Miami Dade College - Wolfson Campus Learn 3D modeling, animation, effects & rendering at MAGIC's Summer Camp. Using Autodesk* Maya* you'll build 3D models and characters. 300 NE 2nd Ave., Miami mdc.edu/summercamps, 305-237-3120
Moti Horenstein’s Karate 18425 NE 19th Ave., North Miami Beach mhka.com, 305-935-1855
Museum Of Contemporary Art 770 NE 125th St., North Miami mocanomi.org, 305-893-6211
Ninja Lounge 14401 NE 20th Lane, North Miami ninjalounge.com, 888-682-4318
SPORTS BROADCASTING CAMP SUMMER ART CAMP
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954-424-5031 • www.youngatartmuseum.org 751 SW 121st Avenue, Davie, Florida 33325
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Nation’s #1 Sports Broadcasting Camp For more information call 800.319.0884 www.playbyplaycamps.com facebook.com/sportsbroadcastingcamps youtube.com/sportsbroadcastcamp
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St. Patrick Catholic Preschool
Camp Atlantis
3885 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach stpatrickmiamibeach.com, 305-538-8004
K-12th grade. Summer Fun camp - Academic Camp HS credit and MS grade recovery. Among the many fun on and off campus activities: Swimming, Zoo, Museums, Skating, Movies, Sports, Bowling, Arts & Crafts and More! 1950 Prairie Road, West Palm Beach atlantisacademy.com, 561-642-3100
Teatro Prometeo Miami Dade College, 300 NE Second Ave., Miami prometeotheatre.com, 305-237-3262
The Cushman School 592 NE 60th St., Miami cushmanschool.org/summercamp, 305-757-1966
The Learning Nest Don't let academics decline over summer! Attend our Downtown Miami campus fro Bilingual Montessori Summer + sports, art and water days. mylearningnest.com, 786-414-8968
Universal Dance Studios 18401 NE 19th Ave., North Miami Beach universaldancestudiosmiami.com, 305-937-2513
Camp Shalom Boynton Beach: 561-259-3000 Palm Beach Gardens: 561-712-5227 campshalom.org
City of Boynton Beach Recreation And Parks Department Offering a variety of camps; boynton-beach.org
Dawson Animation School Turn your passion into a skill at Dawson Animation School. Learn 3D animation, illustration & unity. Ages 12-18. Register online today. 2030 S. Congress Ave., West Palm Beach dawsonanimschool.com, 561-908-1179
Devos-Blum Family YMCA Of Boynton Beach Lifelong memories are made at YMCA summer camp. Campers swim, play, learn, meet friends, go on field trips and more! Sign up today! 9600 S. Military Trail, Boynton Beach ymcaspbc.org, 561-738-9622
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Epiphany Lutheran Church & School
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Academy For Child Enrichment 700 Camellia Drive, Royal Palm Beach academyforchildenrichment.com, 561-798-3458
Boca's Professional Learning Academy 22354 SW 57th Ave., Boca Raton childcarebocaraton.com, 561-487-1230
Cambridge Schools 1920 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington cambridgepreschools.com, 561-791-0013
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Epiphany’s Early Learning Center has been providing a loving and nurturing place for children for over 30 years. 4460 Lyons Road, Lake Worth epiphanylakeworth.com, 561-968-3627
Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida - Camp Welaka 10205 SE Girl Scout Camp Road, Tequesta gssef.org, 866-727-4475
High Touch High Tech Of South Florida 10101 W. Lantana Road, Suite G, Lake Worth sciencemadefunsfl.net, 561-792-3785
MONTHS JUNE 1 - August 31
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MAKE RESERVATIONS NOW FOR A FIELD TRIP WHICH INCLUDES A SHARK FEEDING! NEW this year… Fossil and modern Sawfish and Saw sharks! •100 genuine shark and ray jaws! • Hawaiian Shark Tooth Weapons! •Fossil dig to find a shark tooth! •Take a photo in a giant Megalodon Jaw! •Shark Feedings Tues-Sat at 10:30am and Sundays at 1:30pm •Admission is only $4 per person ages 3 and up.
142 S. OCEAN BLVD. DELRAY BEACH, FL 33483 For more information call: 561-274-7263 or visit our website at: www.sandowayhouse.org
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Saturday, April 18 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. The Boca Raton Marriott 5150 Town Center Circle Boca Raton Reservations per person $40 VIP $60
(Limited availability, includes seating in the first two rows)
www.LiteracyPBC.org • 561-279-9103 Proceeds benefit the Presenting Sponsor
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The ideal camp for all fashionistas!
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SUMMER CAMP Hollywood is the place to be this summer for
STEM camps
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Video Game Design Computer Graphics & Animation Lego Robotics • Minecraft • Chess Rainbow Loom • Science Labs & More
Check out Hollywood’s STEM Summer Camps at hollywoodfl.org/summercamps & make plans to sign up... these popular camps will fill up fast! For more information, call 954.921.3404
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Plan Your Summer Here! Camps, Travel and Family Activities
Broward
Sunday, March 8 11 am to 6 pm 8000 W. Broward Bro a Boulevard, Plantation
FREE EVENT A FUN OUT FOR THE WHING OLE FAMILY
• Crafts • S’mores • Magic Shows • Face Painting • Entertainment • Sports Teams • All Activities Free • Scavenger Hunt Call to reserve a table for your camp or related business
1-800-244-8447 • www.SouthFloridaParenting.com MARCH 2015
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Home Away From Home
Mad Science
The Learning Experience
homeawayfromhomechildcare.com Wellington: 561-791-8558 Palm Beach Gardens: 561-627-6170 Royal Palm Beach: 561-790-9244 West Palm Beach: 561-697-4775 Palm Springs: 561-802-9090
Mad Science Lab, 401 Maplewood Drive, Unit 2, Jupiter palmbeachbroward.madscience.org, 561-747-3033
We offer premier childcare to children ages six weeks to five years. The Learning Experience is not just a daycare facility but also a complete child development center with a dynamic and fun environment that is committed to quality care and education of your child. 8474 W. Lantana Road, Lake Worth lakeworth.tlechildcare.com, 561-963-7625
Mountaineer's School Of Autism
Serving Boynton Beach hulasurfschool.com, 1-877-321-HULA
New private school of Autism. Five weeks of summer camp - Register now! Family event for all special needs population on March 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Resources, financial planning, therapy, services. 3151 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach msainc.org, 561-932-3938
Jupiter Outdoor Center
Oxbridge Academy
1116 Love St., Jupiter jupiteroutdoorcenter.com, 561-747-0063
3151 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach oapb.org, 561-972-9600
Jupiter Pointe Paddling
Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation
18701 SE Federal Highway, Tequesta paddleinparadise.com, 561-746-6691
pbcsplash.com Explore the world of aquatics this summer! Snorkeling, paddle boarding and exciting field trips to places such as Peanut Island await you!
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Palm Beach Preschool
For children 2-14 from all faiths and backgrounds; features classic and innovative activities. Camp Kavod serves children grades Pre-K through 12+ with a range of disabilities. 9801 Donna Klein Blvd., Boca Raton levisjcc.org/camp, 561-852-5090
Hula Surf School
Karate America West Palm Beach, karateamerica.info, 561-967-6698
Kentwood Business Camp Learning financial responsibility - money, banking, budgeting, saving and investing. Fun field trips, games, sports and activities. 6210 S. Congress Ave., Lantana kentwoodprepschool.com, 561-649-6141
Kravis Center For The Performing Arts ArtsCamp 2015 from June 8-26. Youth ages 9-11 explore theatre, dance, vocal music & technical theatre, while creating an original production. 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach kravis.org/artscamp, 561-651-4366
The Swim Academy Multiple locations in the Palm Beach area, theswimacademy.com
Unity School 101 NW 22nd St., Delray Beach unityschool.com, 561-276-4414
2890 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach palmbeachpreschool.com, 561-968-4332
Palm Beach Zoo Go wild this summer - Register now! Before/after care and lunch available. 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach palmbeachzoo.org/education, 561-547-9453
Pine Jog Summer Day Camp FAU’s Pine Jog Environmental Educational Center 6301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach pinejog.fau.edu, 561-656-5430
(Delray Beach and south)
Adolph & Rose Levis JCC Marleen Forkas Camps
American Heritage Day Camps For 50 years, American Heritage School has provided students with enriching summer experiences through camp and summer school programs. The summer of 2015 promises to be an unforgettable experience with the introduction of our new American Heritage Summer Institute offering an array of academic enrichment programs for high achievers of all ages. Whether you want to pursue an existing passion, explore something new, or simply improve upon an important academic skill, American Heritage Summer Institute is the place for you. 6200 Linton Blvd., Delray Beach ahschool.com, 561-495-7272
Lion Country Safari (Safari Day Camp)
South Florida Science Center And Aquarium
2003 Lion Country Safari Road, West Palm Beach lioncountrysafari.com, 561-793-1084
4801 Dreher Trail N., West Palm Beach sfsciencecenter.org, 561-832-1988
Little Princess Spa
Standing Ovation Performing Arts
13873 Wellington Trace, B14, Wellington littleprincesspa.com, 561-557-5957
7429 S. Military Trail, Lake Worth standingovationperformingarts.com, 561-734-0187
Loggerhead Marinelife Center
The King’s Academy
Beth El Early Learning Center Summer Adventure Camp
14200 U.S. Highway 1, Juno Beach marinelife.org/camp, 561-627-8280
8401 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach tka.net, 561-686-4244
9800 Yamato Road, Boca Raton tbeboca.org, 561-391-9091
Exceptional Care For Exceptional People Private School Coming Soon!
Open Saturdays
SERVICES WE PROVIDE: • Physical Therapy • Occupational and Speech Therapies • Interactive Educational Program (IEP) • Sensory Programs for Autism / ADHD WHO WE TREAT: • Infants • Toddlers • Geriatrics (0-99)
3 Locations To Serve You Better!
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For information, please call Mrs. Debora Bradley 561.392.7974 • info_school@stjoan.org 501 SW 3rd Avenue, Boca Raton, FL 33432 • 1 mile east of I-95 in south Boca Raton
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Apple Tree Montessori
Boca Raton Museum Art School - Summer Camp Weekly art camp, ages 5-12. June 8 through Aug. 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with early & aftercare. Popular camp lead by professional art educators. Low teacher/ student ratio. Different projects each week including cartooning, painting, sculpture and art potpourri. 801 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton bocamuseum.org/camp, 561-392-2503
Bright & Smart brightandsmart.com, 954-816-3346
OPEN REGISTRATION for FALL SCHOOL YEAR and Summer Camp 2015 Students are Challenged to work above Grade Level. PE everyday, Foreign Language, Enrichment Classes. • Honor Roll Curriculum • Reasonable Tuition • Computer Internet Programs
• AMS Accreditation • Beautiful 5 Acre Campus • 2 Years Old through 8th Grade
• Conveniently located between Weston and Pembroke Pines
Apple Tree Montessori 6301 SW 160 Ave (Dykes Rd) • SW Ranches
954-252-9250
Camp Yeladim At Congregation B’nai Israel 2200 Yamato Road, Boca Raton cbiboca.org, 561-241-1484
Capretto Place 4800 T-Rex Ave., Suite 110, Boca Raton caprettoplace.com, 561-241-3011
Center Stage Performing Arts Where kids can sing, act and dance! Four different sessions available. Aftercare & lunch options available. 7200 W. Camino Real, #330, Boca Raton centerstageboca.com, 561-750-STAGE (7824)
Children’s Science Explorium Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton scienceexplorium.org, 561-347-3912
City Of Boca Raton Serving Boca Raton and Palm Beach county. Please call for details. summercampboca.com, 561-393-7888
Creative Heart Dance Studio Register early for Summer Performing Arts Camp or Summer Dance Intensive and receive 10% off! 8212 Glades Road, Boca Raton creativeheartdance.com, 561-419-7290
Delbo Cartoon Camp Call for camp locations cartooncamp.com, 561-251-8116
ELEV8 Sports Camps elev8sportsinstitute.com, 800-970-5896
Emerging Minds Montessori Academy 9087 Glades Road, Boca Raton emmontessori.com, 561-487-3535
Everglades Youth Conservation Camp 12100 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, West Palm Beach fyccn.org, 561-624-6929
Evert Tennis Academy 10334 Diego Drive South, Boca Raton evertacademy.com, 561-488-2001
Gymnastics Plus 9793 Glades Road, Boca Raton gpboca.com, 561-353-1974
Institute for Math & Computer Science (IMACS) Summer program consists of logic puzzles, computers, electronics, math and virtual robotics. Weekly sessions for grades 1-12. Locations in Boca & Broward County. imacs.org, 561-470-1178
Little Princess Spa
REGISTER NOW!
SPRING BREAK CAMP MARCH 23 - 27 ANNUAL SPRING SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION APRIL 25 MERIT AND NEED BASED SCHOLARSHIPS GRADES 1 - 12 CREATIVE SUMMER ART ACADEMY 5 SESSIONS JUNE 8 - AUGUST 14 4 West Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 For more information, contact education1@moafl.org or 954-262-0230.
3350 NW 2nd Ave., #B26, Boca Raton littleprincesspa.com, 561-544-0000
Peter Blum Family YMCA Of Boca Raton Lifelong memories are made at YMCA summer camp. Campers swim, play, learn, meet friends, go on field trips and more! Sign up today! 6631 Palmetto Circle South, Boca Raton ymcaspbc.org, 561-395-9622
Pine Crest Summer Programs Pine Crest Summer Programs and Day Camp. Offering over 30 programs to choose from. Located in Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton. See if we have the right fit for your family. 2700 St. Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton pinecrest.edu/summer, 561-852-2823
Pine Tree Camps At Lynn University 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton pinetreecamp.com, 561-237-7310
Rising Stars Gymnastics 6500 W. Rogers Circle, Boca Raton gokidschoice.com, 561-998-4225
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Rocky Mountain Conservatory Theatre Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center, East Boca Raton youthactors.com, 888-344-3465
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Services Offered:
WOMEN TO WOMEN OBGYN Care Dr. Shrusan Gray and Dr. Svetlana Maslyak
Quality Care for Women by Women Now Taking Appointments
• Obstetrics: Normal or High Risk Pregnancy • Perinatel & Genetic Counseling • Complete Gynecological Care • Adolescent Gynecological Care • Infertility Work-Up & Management • Menopausal Care • Incontinence Therapy • Ultrasonography • Evaluation & Treatment of Breast Diseases • Minor Surgeries Performed On-site • Laboratory Services are Provided On-site • Contraception Management • Sterilization Services • Robotic Surgery • Botox & Fillers • Minimally Invasive In-Office Procedures for Sterilization: ESSURE - Permanent, NEXPLANON-3yr Birth Control • Management of Urinary Incontinence & Pelvic Weakness • HYSTEROSALPINGOGRAM (HSG)
3990 Sheridan Street, Suite 201 | Hollywood Hollywood, FL 33021 33 954.505.4458 Ph: 954.505 4458 | Fax: 954.367.3495 MARCH 2015
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Saint Andrew's Adventure Camp 2-9 week sessions for 11-13 year olds! Everyone is welcome. Swim, 3D printed art, robotics, dance, arts & crafts and theme weeks including color war. Adventure trips every Friday locally and to Orlando. 3900 Jog Road, Boca Raton saintandrews.net/summercamp, 561-210-2100
Saint Andrew's Day Camp 2-9 week sessions for campers 3-10! Everyone is welcome. 1:6 ratio swim instruction, Gaga pit, robotics, 3D printed art, sports, science, dance, rock climbing & more. 3900 Jog Road, Boca Raton saintandrews.net/summercamp, 561-210-2100
Saint Andrew's Sports Camp
Showtime Performing Arts Theatre
Young Makers Lab
503 SE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton showtimeboca.com, 561-394-2626
Learn to use STEM tools to design and build video games, robots, 3D printed objects, movies, Minecraft mods and more! 5455 N.patricia Federal Highway, Suite I, Boca Raton youngmakerslab.com, 561-923-9243
Sol Children Theatre 3333 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton solchildren.org, 561-447-8829
Sports Broadcasting Camp Back in South Florida June 8-12, 2015. Nation’s #1 Sports Broadcasting Camp. Boys and Girls 10-18. Make sports anchor, reporting, and play-by-play tapes. Host your own sports talk radio show. Day/Overnight sessions available. playbyplaycamps.com, 800-319-0884
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Cool off at a water park/ water playground. County parks and waterparks usually open daily during spring break, and temperatures are often warm enough at the end of March to make a water day a great way to stay cool.
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Participate in a library program. Libraries offer everything from exercise and crafts classes to science and technology workshops. Some, like the Broward County Main Library, have 3D printers available to patrons for free to test their coding and creativity.
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Ha ppy R ea di n g National Read Across America Day is held annually on March 2, the birthday of Dr. Seuss. My daughter, Jessie, has read just about PATRICK HEMPFING all of Dr. Seuss’ books. Jessie loves to read. When it’s time to begin her homework, she always does her reading first. However, getting her to tackle her spelling homework is a challenge. I think she’d rather clean her room, give up dessert, or even the dreaded “take a nap,” than knock out her spelling assignment. One of the reasons Jessie loves to read may be that for more than five years, I’ve taken her to our local library for “Reading to Rover.” This program really gets kids excited about reading. Children read books to therapy dogs while the dogs’ handlers look on and offer help or encouragement. Jessie has read to all kinds of dogs – huge ones and tiny ones, purebreds and mixed breeds. The kids enjoy petting the dogs, and reading to them is more fun and less intimidating than reading to people. Many South Florida libraries and the Broward County Humane Society offer similar reading programs. Check your library or Humane Society website for more information. Monday evening, as I watched Jessie read to a beautiful German shepherd, I remembered when she was a toddler, sitting in my lap on the floor, petting the dogs while I read. I always kept one eye on her to make sure that she didn’t grab a fistful of fur. As she got older, I sat on the floor beside her while she read simple picture books to the dogs. Now I watch from a nearby chair as she nestles up next to the
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Patrick Hempfing had a 20-year professional career in banking, accounting and auditing before he became a father at age 44. He is now a full-time husband, stay-at-home dad and writer. Follow Patrick at www.facebook.com/ patricklhempfing and on Twitter @PatrickHempfing.
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The Value of Mess: hands-on art, science and nature BY KAREN DEERWESTER, ED.S. It’s been said that sensory play is “food for the brain.” Alison Gopnik, a researcher at UC-Berkley and author of The Scientist in the Crib and The Philosophical Baby, says that “scientists are big children.” When you see your child spilling liquids, dumping buckets of sand and scattering piles of Cheerios, rest assured they are scientists, and they are “lighting up the brain.” They are creating neural pathways in the brain, establishing patterns and associations that they will use in later years for complex, abstract thinking. Mess? How else can a scientist predict if the liquid flows in rivers off the table or pools at the edge, only to be splashed at different angles and heights? How else can the craftsman understand the right consistency and texture to create the bricks and mortar for a house or fortress? How else can the NASA engineer design a spaceship with the necessary arc to counterbalance the gravitational pull of the sun? Science is messy. Learning is hands-on, trial-anderror, hypothesis testing, theory-generating engagement. Learning is synthesis and discovery and just a little mess along the way.
Not all kids are messy; some prefer order while others revel in temporary chaos. Each child, just like any creative chef, artist or scientist, finds his or her own style. Yet each one needs the tools of the trade. Children need the texture and the complexity of real stuff. The challenge for parents is to create opportunities for multi-sensory, hands-on fun. Then, like any good parent-scientist, observe your child building confidence and problem-solving skills one mess at a time.
Sensory Enrichment Grown-ups go to spas and gourmet restaurants to be immersed in the luxury of multi-sensory experiences - the aromatherapy, the candlelight, the rare tastes. Sensory experiences are everywhere, all the time. It all starts with looking, feeling, tasting, smelling. Start in the kitchen: natural herb pots, the spice cabinet (including flavored extracts), the food, the greens, the batters, the puddings and frostings, the dips (guacamole, salsa, tzatziki, hummus), the shape of pasta, the texture of rice and grains, and on and on. It’s easy to turn all those easy-to-find ingredients into fabulous multi-sensory play:
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stages » child Or simply create a new discovery experience for your child in the high chair or the Learning Tower (from “One Step Ahead – for active toddlers”) while you cook. Let your child peel, poke, pound the foods you are using in meals. Let your child “help” – prepare salads, mix ingredients, scoop servings. Slow down for language, and your child will get a triple learning bonus.
Focus on Art-Cooking-Science-Nature Art, cooking, science and nature are the four cornerstones of your child’s daily learning. Children are naturals in all four areas if they are given the green light to explore and use their skills. From bath time to walking through the yard, there’s always something new to discover. Children don’t know, however, that natural learning, scientific observation, and hands-on discovery are essential to building brilliant minds. Children need parents
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and grown-ups who value their questions and appreciate their discoveries. If mess means taking something apart, digging under the rock or collecting piles of “useless” objects, so be it. Parents need to make time and space in busy schedules for experimenting and for thinking.
Tips for multi-sensory play Good science requires structure and order, too. Here are a few sanity-saving, joymaking tips: Support your child’s unique style of play, from watchful and needing time to “get acquainted” with new materials to all-in, up-to-the-elbows exploration. Don’t insist on aprons or painting shirts unless your child enjoys the novelty. Encourage flexibility and mistake-making by reassuring children that everything is washable. Contain the mess. Define the area with drop cloths and/or create visible boundaries of what’s off-limits.
Plan messy play before baths or on sunny afternoons when you can simply hose down the messy child or the messy area. Designate enough time so you aren’t trying to fit in something else or rushing off somewhere important. Create clean-up routines for your child and for the area. Hand washing is nonnegotiable. Neither is clean-up time. Mess means young minds at work! Happy learning!
Karen Deerwester is the owner of Family Time Coaching & Consulting, writing and lecturing on parenting and early childhood topics since 1984. Currently, Karen is the director of Family Time classes at The Ruth and Edward Taubman Early Childhood Center at B’nai Torah Congregation in Boca Raton. Karen is the author of The Potty Training Answer Book, The Playskool Guide to Potty Training, and most recently The Entitlement-Free Child.
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