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Looking forward to the It seems we have a lot to worry about this March. Every day seems to bring new Zika alerts, severe weather alerts or terrible traffic alerts. I usually have a text or two waiting for me as soon as I turn on my phone in the morning, delivering dark news of tornado warnings and Turnpike crashes.

And with Florida’s primary election on March 15, the political sphere is incredibly charged as well, as voters step JENNIFER up to help decide what the presidential election in November will look like.

But thankfully, it is spring in South Florida. It’s still cool enough to play outside, drive with the windows down and see the manatees at FPL’s new Eco-Discov-

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Spring Break heralds the opening of the South Florida’s water parks and swimming JHON pools (my favorite!) and signals the peak of tourist season, which means we can start slowly reclaiming our beaches and roadways once April rolls around.

It will be nice to be able to get a beachside parking spot before 3 p.m. and sink my toes in the surf and sand again.

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SCHOOLS GRADES RELEASED: Palm Beach schools perform best in South Florida

BY SCOTT TRAVIS AND BRITTANY SHAMMAS SUN SENTINEL

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lorida’s public schools received their 2015 grades in February – months later than usual – amid criticism the marks were flawed and incomplete.

Broward schools struggled compared with Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties, receiving the smallest proportion of A’s and the largest proportion of F’s.

Palm Beach County students performed the best overall in South Florida, with the district receiving an A grade. Broward and Miami-Dade counties were both rated B. The results from South Florida’s district-run and charter schools show: OF BROWARD’S 294 SCHOOLS: 33 percent received A’s 16 percent B’s 25 percent C’s 11 percent D’s 10 percent F’s Another 5 percent, or 15 schools, received incomplete grades and will learn how they did later.

OF PALM BEACH COUNTY’S 208 SCHOOLS: 41 percent were A’s 11 percent B’s 26 percent C’s 10.5 percent D’s 8 percent F’s Almost 3 percent were incomplete.

OF MIAMI DADE’S 438 SCHOOLS: 38 percent received A’s 15 percent B’s 26 percent C’s almost 14 percent D’s 4.5 percent F’s About 2 percent were incomplete.

The results are the first to be based on the new Florida Standards Assessment, which measures student performance on the new Florida Standards Assessments or FSA, a series of language arts and math exams students took early last year. That test replaced the Florida Comprehensive

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Assessment Test, which students had taken since the late 1990s.

School grades affect home prices and whether industries locate here, experts say. The tests can be used to determine how much teachers are paid and whether students can graduate from high school.

School districts, teachers and parent groups urged the state not to grade schools this year, saying the results were not likely valid. In addition to being based on a different test, the scores don’t factor in student improvement, which is how many have avoided getting F’s in the past.

Broward schools Superintendent Robert Runcie said parents should not put too much stock in this round of school grades.

“These grades really only tell you about where students are today,” he said.

“And I will tell you just from a mission standpoint that we’re not here doing this important work because of where our children are today, we’re here because of where we can take them tomorrow … and in order to track that, we need to look at learning gains.”

Both Palm Beach and Broward counties received significantly more F’s than in 2014, while Miami-Dade County stayed about the same.

Several Broward schools went up or down by two or more grades. Among the most dramatic drops: Eagle’s Nest Elementary Charter School in Lauderhill and Sunland Elementary, a district-operated school in Fort Lauderdale, fell to an F from an A. Both schools are made up almost exclusively of minority, disadvantaged students and were impacted by the exclusion of learning gains, which Runcie said was unfair.

One Palm Beach County charter school with similar demographics, Lakeside Academy in Belle Glade, saw the same decline.

On the other end of the spectrum, the Broward County School District celebrated the fact it earned slightly more A’s this

year – 69 compared to 63, and that twothirds of schools maintained their grades.

Additionally, four schools jumped to A’s from C’s: Charter School of Excellence at Davie, Excelsior Charter of Broward in Tamarac, charter school Franklin Academy in Cooper City, and district-operated Tropical Elementary in Plantation.

In Palm Beach County, the F-rated schools were a mix of charter schools, alternative schools and historically struggling district-run schools in Riviera Beach, West Palm Beach and the Glades region.

Washington Elementary in Riviera Beach and Pleasant City Elementary in West Palm Beach, both A-rated in 2014, made steep drops in 2015, falling to D’s.

These schools suffered due to the change in state formula that excluded learning gains, Superintendent Robert Avossa said.

On the other end, Montessori Academy of Early Enrichment, a charter school in Greenacres, leaped from an F to a B, while John F. Kennedy Middle in Riviera Beach escaped its failing status with a C. Avossa said while he’s pleased that Palm Beach County received an overall A grade, up from a B last year, “we have too many kids not reading, writing or doing math on grade level.”

Miami-Dade Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho said it’s “illogical to compare” scores from 2014 and 2015 at a single school because the standards were different. But he said it’s reasonable to compare a district’s performance to that of other districts and the state. He said MiamiDade had a larger percentage of A’s and a smaller percentage of F’s than the state and many other large districts.

“Despite the increased standards, despite the challenges with the assessment, despite the rush to implement the standards, our school system comparatively speaking did very well,” Carvalho said.

Database analyst John Maines and Orlando Sentinel staff writer Leslie Postal contributed to this report.

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very five years since 1980, a new edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is published based on current science. These guidelines are used by professionals to help others make healthy choices to prevent chronic diseases. Federally funded nutrition programs like the USDA National School Lunch Program use these guidelines when choosing foods to serve.

2015-2020 Guidelines

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Follow a healthy eating pattern across the lifespan.

Focus on variety, nutrient density and amount.

Limit calories from added sugar and saturated fats and reduce sodium intake.

Shift to healthier food and beverage choices.

Support healthy eating patterns for all.

WHAT HAS CHANGED?

The guidelines for dietary cholesterol have been removed (eggs are no longer off limits), there is less focus on calories, a less strict sodium recommendation and a new recommendation for limiting sugar. The focus now is on a more general approach to healthy eating and preventing chronic disease instead of focusing on “good” vs. “bad” foods and specific nutrients.

Balance, portion control and variety are key to a healthy eating pattern.

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A variety of proteins: lean meats, poultry, fish, eggs, beans, nuts, seeds Healthy fats: plant oils, avocados, olives WHAT TO LIMIT

Saturated fats, added sugars and sodium: eat less than 10% of calories from added sugars and less than 10% from saturated fats per day; eat less than 2300 mg of sodium per day WHAT ARE ADDED SUGARS?

Sugar has been incorporated into the new guidelines. Added sugars are things like corn syrup, brown sugar, dextrose, fructose, honey, malt syrup, molasses, raw sugar and turbinado sugar. These are added to products when they are processed or prepared and provide no nutritional value, just calories. Added sugar does not include naturally occurring sugars like those found in fruits and milk.

Soda and sugar-sweetened snacks and sweets are the main sources of added sugars in our diets.

Add It Up 1 teaspoon of sugar = 4 grams, so a food with 20 grams of sugar has 5 teaspoons.

A can of regular soda contains about 10 teaspoons of sugar.

However, added sugars are hiding in other common foods: flavored yogurt, granola, instant oatmeal, cereal, granola bars, pasta sauce, ketchup, barbecue sauce, dried fruit and fruit juice. The nutrition facts panel currently does not list “added sugars,” but looking at the sugar content as well as where types of sugar fall in the ingredient list can help. Ingredients on a label are listed in descending order of quantity, so the first ingredient is used the

most and the last ingredient the least.

To make sense of this, if you were an adult following a 2000-calorie diet, 10% of your calories would be 12 teaspoons or 48 grams of added sugar a day. Young children should limit added sugar to 3-4 teaspoons a day, and preteens and teens 5-8 teaspoons per day.

HOW DO WE PUT THESE GUIDELINES INTO PRACTICE?

New eating styles or “diets” are continuously being introduced, making it difficult to determine what guidance we should be following. A healthy eating pattern includes a variety of foods from all five food groups, heart-healthy oils and choosing foods with the most nutrients.

Fresh, frozen, canned and dried foods can be part of a healthy eating pattern. Choosing whole foods and limiting packaged and processed foods can help with meeting dietary guidelines. If you do purchase packaged foods, try to find ones that have five ingredients or less. Eating patterns can be adjusted for personal preferences, values and culture. Find an eating pattern that works best for you and meets your nutritional needs and make it a lifestyle.

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overboards or electric scooters were one of the hottest gifts of the holiday season. Unfortunately, they are also responsible for a growing number of injuries nationwide, including 42 children treated for fractures at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in late December and early January 2016.

Hoverboards, like skateboards, bicycles, roller blades and skates, are a fun way to get around, provided your children take proper safety precautions.

In the case of hoverboards, that means reading the owner’s manual carefully and following the instructions charging this electric device.

Before letting your child ride on a hoverboard, consider your son or daughter’s age, physical coordination, and ability to judge safe and unsafe situations. Manufacturers say a child should be at least 13 to ride a hoverboard, which requires a rider to balance on the platform while being propelled by two motorized wheels.

Look around your neighborhood to see if it’s a safe place for your child to ride – especially when they are learning how to control a new hoverboard. A smooth sidewalk, nearby park or empty parking lot can be much safer than a busy city street.

You should also check the local rules to see if motorized vehicles such as hoverboards are allowed on sidewalks.

Hoverboards, like skateboards, are designed to hold one child at a time.

Don’t let your child try to ride with a friend or a little brother or sister. Trying to tow someone is another no-no because it increases the risk of falling.

To protect against dangerous head injuries, every child should wear a properly fitted helmet before stepping on a hoverboard or skateboard, climbing on a bike or strapping on a pair of skates.

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new helmet. And be prepared to buy a new helmet after your son or daughter has outgrown the old one.

MORE TIPS FOR SAFE RIDING

Be sure your child understands these other important tips for safe riding: Inspect the hoverboard, skateboard, bicycle or skates to be sure the wheels move freely and there are no cracks in the board.

Wear shoes that provide balance and stability – not flip-flops or strapless sandals. Sneakers with good tread can help your child’s balance and protect the feet when stepping off the board.

Put on elbow and kneepads, and consider wearing jeans or other long pants that can protect against cuts and scrapes.

Be visible to others. Wearing bright clothes and riding only during daylight are important ways to alert drivers, bikers or pedestrians. Otherwise, they may not see a rider until it’s too late.

Pay attention to traffic hazards as well as the sidewalk or road surface. Stay clear of fast-moving cars, as well as runners, bikers, walkers, dogs and other potential hazards. Watch out for a stone or branch on the sidewalk or crack in the concrete that can upend a hoverboard and send a child falling.

Don’t text or talk on a cell phone when riding a hoverboard. These types of distractions can lead to an accident, just as they can when driving a car.

Use your ears. If you listen to music, keep one ear “unplugged” so you can hear sounds that may signal approaching danger.

By staying safe, your child will be able to enjoy a hoverboard both today and tomorrow.

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Does your homeowner association know how to keep the swimming pool safe for children? How about the pool store? Do city inspectors and paramedics know a dangerous pool when they see one?

The Florida Department of Health in Broward County has launched a new project to teach pool safety to those groups. The effort is funded by a $250,000 federal grant.

The project also will give families door alarms for doors leading to water and give coupons for discounts on swimming lessons. For either, call 954-467-5695. (Free and reducedprice swim lessons for children are also at watersmartbroward.org.)

THE POOL SAFELY PROJECT IS DOING THREE THINGS:

1. Educate paramedics, other first responders and code enforcement inspectors about pool safety problems, such as broken gate locks, dangerous filter drains and missing safety equipment.

2. Educate public pool owners, including homeowner associations, about safety protections pools should have – even if their pools are older.

The information also is being shared with pool builders, installers, maintenance firms and supply stores.

3. Increase education for families, child care providers, health care organizations and social service agencies about drowning prevention.

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Ski expert with Florida past shares tips for a top mountain experience

BY STEWART WARD

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grew up in a family that loves to ski. Both my parents were on the Mount Snow volunteer ski patrol in the 1960s, and our family vacations were geared around ski trips. Consequently, I have missed only one ski season since I started skiing at age 5.

When I was young, getting to the mountains was easy. I grew up in New Jersey and traveled to New York and Vermont on weekend ski trips and the Rocky Mountains during school breaks.

After graduating from college, I spent a winter in Breckenridge, Colo., as a ski bum (definitely a bucket list item if you are an avid skier).

But after my winter in Breckenridge, my career took me down to South Florida for 14 years, where the mountains were much farther away. Still, I managed to ski every year except one. Now I live in Arvada, Colo., a suburb of Denver.

When I first started skiing as a kid, ski brakes were not yet invented; you had to wrap a safety strap around your leg and hope you did not get hit in the head with your ski. No one wore helmets back then.

And on cold days at Mad River Glen in Vermont, while going up the single chair (yes, a one-person chair lift that is still in operation today), the lift attendant would give you a blanket to help keep you warm.

Today’s technology has greatly increased the safety and comfort of skiing and snowboarding, and an incredible array of products help keep you warm during your outdoor snow adventures.

ADVENTUROUS ADVANCES

Long gone are the days of ski hats.

Today about 99 percent of skiers and snowboarders wear helmets. There are many options to choose from, so if the helmet you try is uncomfortable, don’t

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settle: keep looking. In addition to safety, helmets are nice and warm, and most have vents you can open if you get too hot.

Thanks to accessories for almost every part of your body to help keep you warm, the days of being cold on the mountain can almost be eliminated. This past year, I invested in STEWARD WARD, LEFT, ON A SKI TRIP WITH HIS PARENTS AND BROTHER IN THE EARLY 80S a pair of Hotronics best brand; go by what fits you the best. If foot warmers that warm your toes, which you ski or board only one week a year (as in turn warms the rest of your feet. If you I did when I lived in Florida) and want to don’t have your own ski boots, you can have a good week of skiing, I recommend get disposable heated insoles to put into buying a pair of boots and renting your your rental boots instead. skis or snowboard. Once you buy your WARM AND WOOLY boots, you can have them adjusted and fitMost quality ski and snowboard socks ted to eliminate hot spots, and you can get and base layers are now made with years of comfortable use with them. Plus, merino wool, which keeps you warm and they’re easy to transport, whether you are dry, and unlike the wool I grew up with flying or driving to your ski destination. as a kid, merino wool is thin and not PLANNING AHEAD itchy. Many brands of merino wool are Ski trips can be expensive, but there available. I personally like the Smartwool are ways to save money. The further you brand, and my wife likes the Darn Tough buy in advance, the more you can save. brand.

For the past 3 years, I have purchased the Other materials are starting to come to Winter Park/Copper Mountain season pass market as well; a company from Australia for $479. Considering that a single-day called lé bent is making socks and base lift ticket at the ticket window at Copper layers with a blend of merino wool and Mountain is $144, season passes (and the refined bamboo, which is extremely soft resort savings and perks that come with and smooth, almost like silk. them) might be the best option for families GETTING EQUIPPED staying for a full week. Most resorts also When it comes to ski & snowboard have great deals if you buy in advance equipment, boots are the most important online or buy 4- or 5-day passes. (Both piece of gear. When looking for boots, Copper and Winter Park offer 4-pack passforget about what your friend said is the es for less than $200 if you buy before a

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family certain date.) The worst thing you can do is buy lift tickets at the ticket window on the day you want to ski. Shop in advance online at the resort and check ski rental companies and other stores in the area, which may sell discounted tickets.

EATING OUT

Food at ski resorts can be expensive; you can expect to pay $15-$20 per person for a full lunch. However, most resorts will let you bring your own lunch and snacks, which can save a family of four a bundle. And I find that no matter what I pack for lunch (most of the time I pack a peanut butter and jelly sandwich), it’s often delicious, because when you are hitting the slopes, you get hungry.

Try not to go in for lunch at noon. The food venues get crowded at that time, and it is tough to find seating. If you take an early lunch or a late one, you can also take advantage of the shorter lift lines from noon to 1 p.m. as everyone else heads inside.

SNACK ATTACK

Whether you pack a lunch or buy it, be sure to stack some snacks in your ski jacket pockets. Cheese sticks, apple slices and crunchy granola bars are good choices. Chewy granola bars and whole apples, both of which are very hard to eat frozen, are not. Make sure you can unwrap your snacks without taking off your gloves or mittens so you can open them on the ski lift between runs.

Water is also important to pack for recharging on the mountain. Staying hydrated is a must, especially for Florida families not used to the altitude of most ski resorts. One family member might want to ski with a hydration pack (a backpack with a water bladder that connects to a drinking tube, which should be worn under your ski jacket) or a backpack filled with water bottles and snacks so that water is available for everyone on every run. (A backpack is also a great place to stash extra clothes.)

DRESS FOR SUCCESS

Remember, the way you dress can make

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or break your day. When preparing, look not only at the temperature, but also the sun, wind and humidity. In Colorado and the west, the air is typically dry, but the East Coast is typically humid. I find that the best indicator of how to dress is how I feel while getting ready at the car. If I am already warm while standing outside the car, then I am probably overdressed.

You can easily sweat at 30 degrees here in Colorado, so the best way to dress for skiing or boarding is to layer. Your base layer (against your skin) should be a material that will whisk moisture away from you, such as merino wool. Outer layers should be waterproof.

For your bottom half, wearing snow pants over a base layer should be enough.

Don’t wear jeans, as they can be restrictive and will get wet and make you cold.

Your upper-half layers will depend on how cold you tend to get and the jacket you wear. I wear a light jacket that is wind- and waterproof and normally wear a sweatshirt over my base layer, but on warm spring days, I wear just my base layer.

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GOGGLES AND GLOVES

OTHER ENTERTAINMENT

A good pair of insulated, waterproof gloves or mittens makes a difference. A good-quality glove will keep your hands warm and dry. If your hands get cold easily, wear mittens, which keep your fingers together for more heat. (If your hands do get cold, pull all your fingers and thumb together and make a fist inside your glove and swing your arms around in circles.)

With everyone on mobile devices these days, glove liners that are touch-screen compatible are great because you can take your gloves off to snap photos or send texts but not be fully exposed to the wind and cold.

Protecting your face from the elements is also important. Wearing a neck gator or turtle fur keeps your neck warm, and it can be pulled up over your nose if it gets really cold. Wearing goggles helps keep your upper face warm, and the polarized lenses can increase visibility on the slopes and keep your eyes protected from wind and snow.

Most ski resorts have other activities besides skiing, such as Nordic track (cross country skiing), snow shoeing, ice skating, tubing, snowmobiling, dog sleds and fat biking (mountain biking on the snow).

Depending on what area of the country you are in, there are also excursions outside the resort. From Jackson Hole, Wyo., or Big Sky, Mont., you can go to Yellowstone National Park. If you like to gamble, you can go to the Lake Tahoe area resort in Nevada, or from Summit County in Colorado, you can visit Central City / Blackhawk.

Many ski resorts also have special events, especially in the spring.

Ski trips are a great way to bring family and friends together and hopefully pass the love of skiing or snowboarding on to your children. Sitting around the dinner table telling stories of great runs and epic falls after a day of skiing makes for good laughs and builds memories that will last a lifetime.

Every ski resort, no matter how big and bad it claims to be, has terrain for all levels of skiers. If you are not familiar with the mountain, examine a ski map to make sure you are skiing at your level (green, blue or black). Always let someone know where you are going, especially if you are skiing by yourself, and families should agree on a meeting spot and action plan in case you get separated. Most resorts also have full cell phone coverage, so carrying your phones with you helps you find that person who went down the wrong trail.

When skiing or boarding, always obey the ski area boundaries, and ski with a buddy if you like to ski in the trees.

HOMEWARD BOUND

It feels great to take your boots off after a good day on the slopes. If you are staying at or near the resort, you can remove your ski clothes there, but if you drive to the resort, pack a change of socks and a clean shirt in the car – as well as extra water and snacks – to make your trip home more comfortable.

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Stress & Kids They’re Picking Up What We’re Putting Down

BY CHRISSIE FERGUSON

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etting out the door with children is no small feat. There’s always something – your child needs another drink or wants to change his shirt because it’s dirty or it’s not the “right” color. Or maybe the “show and tell” that you spent hours picking out the night before isn’t quite up to your child’s standards the next morning. As the stalling tactics escalate, so does your stress level.

Whatever you do, don’t let the stress get the better of you, experts say.

“Kids are very intuitive,” said Carole Rajan, a licensed clinical social worker.

“They pick up on any kind of stress.”

Rajan, who provides play, individual and family therapy at her private practice in Palm Beach Gardens, said children are tuned into parents because we help run their lives. If we are stressed, that trickles down to our kids.

Even if a parent is trying to mask the stress, a child is still aware of it, said Palm Beach County-based ABA Foundations behavior analyst Jennifer Agganis.

“A child almost has a seventh sense when it comes to stress,” Agganis said. He or she can pick up on it through a parent’s language, intensity of speech or behavior.

The way a child responds to a parent’s stress is individualized. One child may throw a tantrum while another might behave in a defiant manner, refusing to get dressed or put on shoes before walking out the door.

“It’s emotionally too much to watch us run around,” Rajan said. “So that‘s often when children won’t move to the next task.”

So how do we eliminate stress in our own lives so our children aren’t affected by it?

Begin by dissecting stressful times of day.

If the wheels are falling off on a regular basis, Rajan encourages parents to reflect

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and ask themselves, “Where are they falling off?”

If your morning routine is stressful, look for things you can do ahead of time. Consider packing lunch or helping your child lay out his or her school clothes the night before. It might even be as simple as getting up 15 minutes earlier each day.

Creating a routine is also critical to keeping stress at bay.

Children need a predictable schedule.

It makes them feel safe if they know what to expect each day, Rajan said. “If we fly by the seat of our pants, it can cause a lot of anxiety in kids, which causes them to shut down or act out.”

Since many children need visuals, try a morning routine sticker chart. Have a picture of a toothbrush or shoes. As your child completes each task of getting ready in the morning, reward him or her with a sticker.

Remember to keep your composure and watch your own attitude.

If your child doesn’t want to put his or her shoes on, try not to get frustrated or upset. “If you’re projecting a positive attitude that the day’s going to be good, that trickles down to our children,” Rajan said.

One of the most important things parents can do to ward off stress is to take care of themselves. Make sure that you are getting enough sleep, exercise and couple time, and set time aside for hobbies.

Don’t feel guilty about taking time for yourself. “That’s not a selfish thing,” Rajan said. “That’s like maintaining the bus. We’re the bus.”

Acknowledge that it is OK to rely on others for help. If you are under continual

stress, you may want to seek the help of a psychotherapist, Rajan said. Or try adding yoga to your weekly routine.

It is also important to have a network of friends or family that you can reach out to in finding ways to work through moments with your child in a level-headed way, Agganis said.

Sometimes you may just need someone to watch the kids while you take a 10-minute walk or a “parent time-out.”

Last, but not least, keep stress at a minimum by reminding yourself that it’s OK if you can’t cook one night or the toys are strewn about the house.

“Extend grace to yourself,” Rajan said.

“As moms, we want to make sure that our house is immaculate. Some things you just need to let go of.”

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n this age of screens and busy schedules, nature day camps are in demand, and many offer a more diverse array of experiences than parents probably realize.

“Offering children direct contact with nature — getting their feet wet and hands muddy — should be at the top of the list of vital camp experiences,” says Richard Louv, author of “Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder” (Algonquin Books, 2008). His writings are cited by many nature camp directors as inspiring their work.

Nature-oriented day camps are held in state and county parks, private preserves, botanical gardens, wildlife centers and other green places across the country.

“There’s a real movement toward helping more kids connect with nature,” says Sarah Milligan-Toffler, executive director of the Children in Nature Network, a Minneapolis-based nonprofit group for which Louv is chairman emeritus.

Nature camps generally combine immersion in natural outdoor settings with art and science education, says Michael Goldman, education manager at the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey in Maitlin, Fla. It is one of dozens of Audubon centers across the country that together offer nature camps to over 6,000 kids each summer. In addition to camps for younger kids, three Audubon centers offer residential camps for teens and adults.

“Just being in nature, smelling the earth, feeling the textures of natural things, is something kids don’t get many chances to do anymore, and it’s so important for development,” he says.

“So many children can easily name a hundred brands for commercial goods, but they can’t name a hundred plants in their

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backyard. In a sense then, they are aliens in their own homes. Even their teachers often don’t know an oak from a maple tree. So where are they going to learn all that if they don’t go to nature camp?”

While most camps are geared toward elementary and middle-school-age children, some nature centers and botanic gardens now offer day camps for kids as young as 4, says Patricia Hulse, director of the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden, part of the New York Botanical Garden.

Experiences there include climbing trees and wading into ponds.

At the Ladew Topiary Gardens in Monkton, Md., camps include outdoor exploration, science and engineering experiments, art projects, stories, physical activities and puppet shows, says Sheryl Pedrick, education director at the gardens.

At the Audubon Center in Maitlin, Goldman says, “the kids take turns guiding us back to camp through the woods.

We track animals, say a raccoon or a coyote. And when you see some coyote scat

on the ground, the kids go wild. Then you mash it around a little and see berries, and maybe some fur, and the kids think about it and realize that means the animals are omnivores.”

“I’m sometimes as blown away by the kids as they are by nature,” he adds, describing a 10-year-old girl who once came to him with 10 snakes in each hand.

“She was a real biologist, full of passion and courage. She not only knew how to identify non-poisonous snakes, but she knew just where to find so many of them.

And she learned those things by going to nature camp.”

Some skills learned at nature camps can be life-saving, as well as life-changing.

“Knowing how to make pine needle soup, how to identify plants and animals with accuracy, could in some situations be crucial to survival,” Goldman says. “Plus, learning about them is so much fun.”

Get more information online at audubon.org/ education/audubon-camps

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emember when summer vacation meant lazy days lounging in the sun or hitting the road for weeks at a time to visit family and friends in far-away places?

No? I’m not surprised.

Between the job demands of working parents and the activity schedules of kids, summer vacation can seem as hectic as the school year.

In summertime, you need a plan to occupy your kids, and whether it is overnight camp, day camp or some other option, one of the best ways to save yourself some money is to start planning early.

“For sleep-away camps, you can get a discount if you sign up before leaving,” says Sue Rodman, creator of the blog “Field Trips with Sue.” It also pays to sign up early for day camps, since many offer end-of-the-year specials for the following season, Rodman says.

If you’re not one of the early birds, you can still find ways to save on summer arrangements. Here are a few ideas: -Host a home show. Some overnight camps may give the option of hosting an information session at your home. In return, you get a discount on fees for any referrals who sign up, Rodman says.

-Be a subscriber. If you are interested in a day camp program offered by a particular institution, get a membership and follow them on social media to get alerts about camp registration. Members often get discounted camp rates.

-It’s not just about money. Some museums offer a special summer camp deal to subscribers. Look for incentives beyond dollar discounts.

-Obscurity can pay. “There are tons of camps out there, and they don’t have to be the ones you see all the time,” Rod-

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man says. The well-known camps with advertising budgets fill up quickly and are probably more expensive. Check into lesser-known programs, talk to families who attend and ask about camper ratios, supervision and the mix of kids, Rodman says.

-Go your own way. Consider hiring a sitter for the summer. “College kids are looking for summer employment. Find someone with a skill,” says Rodman, who in the past hired a student lacrosse player who taught her children how to play the sport.

Use local resources to plan a summer

itinerary and enlist the sitter’s assistance in building a fun experience. You can call local schools and ask for students who may be interested in summer employment. Also check with sororities or other campus organizations, Rodman says. If you can’t afford a sitter on your own, consider a sitter share with another family.

-Look in the neighborhood. Rodman also suggests considering themed camps run by older kids, such as gymnastics or cheerleading. They are less expensive, but may also come together later in the summer.

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BY GAYLA GRACE “My kids have never been to camp.”

I almost spewed my drink when the mom of seven told me she doesn’t see the value of sending kids to camp.

“Really?” My answer was short, but my mind was reeling as I assessed what her kids miss each summer by never experiencing camp.

Camp has a unique way of teaching kids their value while giving them opportunities for fun they would never experience at home.

Sports camps, in particular, offer new adventures as kids explore hidden abilities or build on already-developed skills while making new friends and learning life skills in the process.

Sports camps offer benefits that extend far beyond the basics of practicing a sport:

• Character-building opportunities. Sports camps teach kids what perseverance feels like and what it means to reach outside their comfort zones. “Sports, themselves, are great for the physical aspect but also teach sportsmanship, camaraderie and discipline,” said Matt Davanzo, director of an all sports academy. Tennis pro Eric Fromm said sports, particularly tennis, help kids develop skills they can use their entire lives. “These skills carry over into school work and life skills – dealing with adversity, problem solving, overcoming obstacles, focusing, learning how to lose and pick yourself up.”

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climb, and lack of exercise contributes significantly to the problem.

Technology seduces kids to stay indoors and in front of a screen.

Sports camps offer a great alternative as kids choose what sports they’re interested in and reap the rewards of exercise in the process.

Fromm said the No. 1 reason to send kids to camp is because “kids are meant to be active over the summer.” Regular exercise doesn’t happen naturally, however. There must be planning, intentional effort and encouragement from parents.

• Fun. The fun of summer break wanes if days drag on with nothing

to do. Sports camps provide fun and learning at the same time.

They often include high school and college students who work with kids in a playful and energetic manner, creating a natural atmosphere for fun.

• New friends. Kids find new friends at sports camp who share similar interests and often go to the same school. When our family re-located to another state during the summer months, our elementary-age son found new friends through a baseball camp that helped him acclimate to his new school in the fall. Kids

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experience natural and friendly camaraderie with others through sports camps.

• Focus on specific skill-building techniques. An athlete gains confidence and greater ability in his sport by working on the mechanics of a sport repetitively. Playing a sport through the school year doesn’t incorporate everyday skillbuilding repetition like camps do. As kids move through middle school and high school, it’s particularly important they improve in their sport to stay competitive.

• Find new sports of interest. Sports camps are the perfect place to explore sports that a child hasn’t tried before or that aren’t always offered at school, such as tennis, soccer or swimming. With a friendly camp staff and encouraging environment, kids are less intimidated and more likely to seek new interests.

• Develop healthy life-long habits.

Through regular exercise at sports camps, kids also develop accompanying habits of discipline, commitment and responsibility. These habits translate into leadership skills and strong work ethics when kids begin to move into careerminded opportunities in their middle and high school years.

• Give parents a break. Whether parents are stay-at-home moms, workat-home dads or in the workforce outside the home, sports camps give them a chance to take their mind off their child and focus on their own needs and wants for a change. Every parent deserves a break from their 24/7 parenting responsibilities.

As a mom to five children, I’ve watched our kids emerge from summer sports camps with enthusiasm for a new sport, rediscovered self-confidence, like-minded friendships and regular exercise habits that propelled them into a new school year. With an active environment that is unplugged from technology, sports camps offer friendly competition and valuable life lessons for kids.

BETH BLACK/PHOTOGRAPHER

INSTRUCTOR DUTCH SCHORN OF HANGLOOSE SURF SCHOOL (HANGLOOSESURFSCHOOL.COM) TEACHES MATTHEW GOMBAR TO SURF AT FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH

Camp counselor Jodi Lorane says camp increases kids’ self-esteem as they try new things, taking them outside their comfort zones and forcing them to work through their fears. Lorane also says kids at camp get acquainted with those who come from varying home situations, which allows them to see the world through different eyes.

Sports camps create life-long memories amidst fun, learning and exercise. Don’t wait: Find a sports camp for your child and watch them thrive.

Gayla Grace seeks out sports camps each summer for her five children and loves to spend her time writing while they’re playing.

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Camps

2016 GUIDE TO

Camps may be rescheduled or canceled after this publication’s print deadline.

Please call to confirm details.

BROWARD

Field Trips

YMCA

American Pride Martial Arts

ymcasouthflorida.org 408 NW 14th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, 954-467-2444 20201 Saddle Club Road, Weston, 954-424-9622 501 SW 172nd Ave., Pembroke Pines, 954-727-9622 1361 NW 129th Ave., Pembroke Pines, 954-447-7645

Cambridge Schools

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2670 N. University Drive, Suite 206, Sunrise americanpridemartialarts.com, 954-578-1000 6100 Coral Ridge Drive, Coral Springs cambridgepreschools.com, 954-796-1177

Camp Atlantis

M ULTIPL E L O CAT I O N S

4Gs Equestrian Center

AEF Camp & Summer School aefcamps.com, 954-581-8222

4280 NW 71st St., Coconut Creek 4gsequestrian.com/camp, 954-646-3774

10193 NW 31st St., Coral Springs atlantisacademy.com, 954-752-7571 K-12th grade. Summer Fun camp for children with special needs - 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!

Bright Steps Forward

Acts 2 Acres Equestrian Center

Camp Coral Kids

2233 N. Commerce Parkway, #1, Weston 10261 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines 1750 N. University Drive, #105, Coral Springs brightstepsforward, 954-356-2878 We provide a unique therapeutic social environment. Many of the students attending Bright Steps Forward have been diagnosed with Aspergers, PDD and other Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Our staff is dedicated to making sure that every child is given an equal opportunity to get the education all children deserve and thus provide them with the greatest chance of success.

Broward College Kids And Teens Summer College broward.edu/academics/ce/Pages/Kids-and-Teens.aspx 954-201-7800

4000 NW 43rd St., Coconut Creek acts2acres.com, 954-326-2528 Summer Horse Camp. Early Registration discount.

Beginner-Advanced riding lessons. Saturday pony club.

Birthday parties available too. Call for pricing.

Adventure Bay Learning Center Camps 10141 Cleary Blvd., Plantation, 954-472-3552

AEF School And Camp 4650 SW 61st Ave., Davie aefcamps.com, 954-581-8222 Summer school – Summer camp – VPK summer – Mixed academic and camp programs – Teen camps – CIT/Jr. counselor programs – Social skills – Life skills – Cognitive skills

Camp Renegade & Camp ASP camprenegade.com, 954-596-9000 It’s all about the children!

Multiple options and camp locations available.

Chesterbrook Academy Preschools chesterbrookacademy.com/camp, 877-959-3740

Engineering for Kids engineeringforkids.com, 954-678-1516 Engineering for Kids brings the wonder and excitement of STEM education to children ages 4-14 through camps, classes and birthday parties!

Karate America Multiple locations, karateamerica.info

American Heritage Day Camps 12200 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation ahschool.com, 954-472-0022 ext. 3043 The goal of American Heritage Summer Day Camps is to provide each camper with the highest standard of excellence resulting in a happy, healthy, and active summer experience. Our camp programs offer a variety of activities that enable each camper to enjoy an enriching summer, cultivate new interests, and develop friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. Our camp staff has been carefully selected based on previous camp experience, good character, and strong leadership skills. Specialty camps are also available and include: Musical Theatre Camp, Young Artists Camp, Robotics Camp, Science Adventure Camp, Video Production Camp, Lacrosse Camp, Tennis Camp and Soccer Camp.

Mathnasium Serving the tri-county area mathnasium.com, 954-441-MATH Mathnasium is a math learning center for students in grades K-12. We specialize in making math make sense for all of our students. Call us today to schedule your complimentary assessment and avoid the summer slide!

The Swim Academy theswimacademy.com The Swim Academy’s unique learn to swim methods are nationally recognized for their success in water survival techniques and breakthrough swimming skills taught to infants and young children. Water safety is our #1 priority!

American Heritage Summer Institute 12200 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation ahschool.com, 954-472-0022 ext. 3053 The American Heritage Summer Institute is an academic enrichment program for high achievers in PK3-12th grade.

Our dedicated faculty is comprised of career educators, as well as professionals currently practicing in their fields. Some of the courses offered are: Early Elementary Enrichment, Writing Seminars, Math and Coding, Leadership, Medical Terminology, Embryology, Business Law, and SAT & ACT Test Prep. 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.

Parkside Elementary School, 10257 NW 29th St., Coral Springs browardhealth.org/camp, 954-344-3344

Creative Child Learning Center Camp Explorer - 3 locations! creativechildlearningcenter.com Coral Springs-Parkland: 954-796-0081 Weston-Sunrise: 954-389-8245 Davie-Plantation: 954-452-3346 Summer Camp Sessions for Grades K - 5

Camp Flash Parkside Elementary, 10257 NW 29th St., Coral Springs campflash.com

Camp Ramat Shalom 11301 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation ramatshalom.org, 954-424-3164

Children’s World Margate 319 S. State Road 7, Margate 954-974-7320 The world is our playground! Our school provides a nurturing environment. Campwanahvfun starts June 13th – So sign up now! Certified professional teachers.

Over 6,000 sq. ft. of playground.

Christi Stepps Academy 3495 N. Hiatus Road, Sunrise stepssacademy.com, 954-749-6869 Great camp program, summer sports camp & summer tour around the city camp. Summer school earn 1/2 a credit per session. Math, Science, English and Social Studies.

Autism program including transition program to mainstream children.

Cool Music School Day Camp Imagine School, 8200 Peters Road, Plantation Coolmusicschool.net, 954-232-3174 Improve your kid’s skills on: guitar, ukulele, drums, keyboard, vocals. Ages 6-16, beginners to advanced.

Pool, dancing, arts and crafts and concerts. Two 3-week sessions: June 13-July 1 and July 5-July 22, 2016. After care available (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) For more information and to register, email info@coolmusicschool.net or call 954-232-3174.

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Coral Springs Center For The Arts Next Stop Broadway 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs coralspringscenterforthearts.com, 954-344-5991

Junior Achievement BizTown Camp

North Broward Preparatory School

1130 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek jasouthflorida.org/camp, 954-979-7105

7600 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek nbps.org, 954-247-0011 ext. 324

Jun Kim's Martial Arts Center 10024 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise junkimsmartialarts.com, 954-741-8000

Coral Springs Museum Of Art 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs coralspringsmuseum.org, 954-340-5000

Kenpo Care Day Care & Preschool 6301 W. Atlantic Blvd., Margate kenpocare.com, 954-971-3877

Dance FX 10057D Sunset Strip, Sunrise dancefxsunrise.com, 954-742-3114

Kol Tikvah Phylis J. Green ECC Summer Camp

2370 Hammock Blvd., Coconut Creek paideiaclassical.org, 954-974-1121 Join us for summer camp fun! Christian classical curriculum. Organic and green school! Greek – Latin – Spanish.

6750 University Drive, Parkland koltikvah.net, 954-346-7878

Panthers IceDen

Mary Help Of Christians Catholic School

3299 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs panthersiceden.com, 954-341-9956

11246 Wiles Road, Coral Springs kidsinmotion.net, 954-344-1661

7600 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek kidsloveelc.com, 954-571-8709

Equine-Assisted Therapies Of South Florida Tradewinds Park North, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek equineatsf.org, 954-974-2007

Fit Bodies Forever Little Warriors 9750 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs fitbodiesforever.com, 954-603-3029

Future Scholars Preschool 3816 N. University Drive, Sunrise futurescholarspreschool.net, 954-414-1211

6000 University Drive, Parkland mhocschool.com, 954-323-8006

Sawgrass Lanes

Mia Cake House

8501 N. University Drive, Tamarac sawgrasslanes.com, 954-722-2700

1739 N. University Drive, Plantation miacakehouse.com, 954-319-0939

Signature Stables Horseback Riding Camps

Monkey See Monkey Do

11700 NW 8th St., Plantation signaturestables.us, 954-655-2195

11444 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs mymonkeystudio.com, 954-341-5216

GameRoom 2608 Sawgrass Mills Circle, Sunrise gameroomsawgrass.com, 954-845-8740

Soref JCC Summer Camps

My Gym

gssef.org, 866-727-4475

my-gym.com Coconut Creek: 954-596-9010 Plantation: 954-382-0222

Institute for Math & Computer Science (IMACS)

New Adventures Early Learning

Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida

BROWARD CAMP DIRECTORY

7435 NW 4th St., Plantation imacs.org/summercamp, 954-791-2333 Hi-Tech Summer Camp Open House Plantation. Please RSVP. March 12th from 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Ages 6-15. Get a glimpse of the IMACS summer program where kids are immersed in fun-filled academic pursuits such as Computer Programming and Virtual Robotics, Electronics, and Logic Puzzles. This free Open House offers children a unique opportunity to explore and expand their intellectual world.

4939 Coconut Creek Parkway, Coconut Creek offthewall.com, 954-973-3031

Paideia Classical Academy

Kids In Motion

Eagles Landing Camp

Off The Wall Trampoline Fun Center

sorefjcc.org Alvin S. Gross Activity Center, 748 Riverside Drive, Coral Springs, 954-344-6790 Heron Lakes Family Center, 5601 Coral Ridge Drive, Coral Springs, 954-346-0002 Perlman Family Campus, 6501 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation, 954-792-6700

4500 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek newadventureselc.com, 954-968-0011

Striker's Family Sport Center

Nob Hill Academy

8500 NW 44th St., Sunrise strikersfamilysportscenter.com, 954-749-1400

nobhillacademy.org 10125 Sunset Strip, Sunrise, 954-748-2490 3477 Hiatus Road, Sunrise, 954-747-8708 We provide your child with a healthy, nurturing, educational, and stimulating environment.

Temple Beth Orr - Camp Yeladim 2151 Riverside Drive, Coral Springs templebethorr.org, 954-753-3232, ext. 214

See Your Child LIVE on the Big Stage! # 2 SESSIONS # AGES 6–18 # 3 LOCATIONS Broward Center for the Performing Arts Aventura Arts & Cultural Center Old Davie School

2016 SUMMER CAMP LINE-UP The Fabulous Fable Factory Fiddler on the Roof JR. Shrek the Musical JR. DISNEY’S 101 Dalmations KIDS G2K The King and I • Pippin

To register or for more information: BrowardCenter.org/Camp or 954.414.6904 Follow us:

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Camp ASP Enrichment 3-Day Rate: $107 • 5-Day Rate $140 AM Enrichment Activities INSTRUCTED BY SCHOOL BOARD TEACHERS FROM EACH SCHOOL PM Activity Schedule: 3 Trips per Week LOCATIONS Park Trails Elementary in Parkland Manatee Bay Elementary in Weston Foxtrail Elementary in Davie Mirror Lake Elementary in Plantation (5-Day Rate: $135 per week) Winston Park Elementary in Coconut Creek

Camp ASP On–Site: $95 per week On-Campus Activities: 2 Trips per Week LOCATIONS Deerfield Beach Elementary in Deerfield Beach ($85 per week) Chapel Trail Elementary in West Pembroke Pines Hollywood Central ($85 per week) Tradewinds Elementary in Coconut Creek

Camp ASP & Renegade at Parks Camp Renegade at CB Smith Park for only $95 per week!

BROWARD CAMP DIRECTORY

CAMPS OPEN 7:30AM – 6:00PM • SERVING CHILDREN AGES 6 THROUGH 13 (must have completed kindergarten)

Registration Fee at our Elementary Schools: $12.00 per Child or $18.00 per Family Early Registration $35.00 per family (by May 1st) • Regular Registration $45 per family (by June 1st) • Late Registration $55 per family (after June 1st)

MULTIPLE CHILD DISCOUNTS: 20%* MARCH 2016

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Broadway Kids Studio

Davie, Southwest Ranches, Weston, Cooper City, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Hollywood, Hallandale, Dania Beach

9042 State Road 84, Davie broadwaykidsstudio.com, 954-693-7500

A World Of Knowledge aworldofknowledge.net 750 NW 180th Terrace, Pembroke Pines, 954-430-7707 6700 Griffin Road, Davie, 954-533-2844

AllGolf At C.B. Smith Park 950 N. Flamingo Road, Pembroke Pines allgolf.com, 954-441-1333

Allstar Summer Dance Jam Camp floridasuperstars.com, 954-438-2075

Aloha Broward

6301 SW 160th Ave., Southwest Ranches appletreemont.com, 954-252-9250

8200 Peters Road, Plantation tkae.org, 954-472-1988

Art And Culture Center Of Hollywood

FREE SUMMER 2016 VOLUNTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN

Beginning this June 2016

1650 Harrison St., Hollywood artandculturecenter.org, 954-921-3274

Bill Clark Tennis Academy 11600 Stonebridge Parkway, Cooper City billclarktennis.com, 954-433-8673

Camp Chameleon Markham Park, campchameleon.com, 954-815-9054 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.

Camp Lingua Parkway School, 1200 S. Flamingo Road, Davie camplingua.com, 954-642-CAMP (2267) Full immersion language camp. Spanish, English, French, Mandarin and Portuguese. Lab, sports, field trips, arts & crafts and more! Open House: February 20, March 12, April and May 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED 4 Places to Learn and Grow FOR 21 YEARS lit lity A Modern And Bright State of the Art Facility

REGISTER NOW! Ages 12 Weeks - 5 Years • Aftercare 5 - 12 Years

www.nobhillacademy.org Open Door Policy Full / Part Time Sessions Developmental Programs Daily Reports to Infants, 1’s & 2’s, and VPK After School Program Summer, Spring & Winter Camps Academic Curriculum CDA & Certified Teachers Soccer / Gymnastics / Karate / Dance (varies by location) Security Entrance Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks included

FREE

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SUMMER CAMP Ages 5-12 years Two or Five Days Rates Available Water Fun, CB Smith, YMCA, Water Parks and others.

Arts & Crafts, Mobile Art Cart Sports, Picnics & Gymnastics, Relay, Sack Races, Cookouts & More Fun

School Readiness WELCOME Davie 6763 Stirling Rd. Davie, FL 33314 (954) 791-9270 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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13700 E. Palomino Dr., Southwest Ranches barbkostersridingacademy.com, 754-234-5981

brightandsmart.com, 954-816-3346

VPK SCORE 100 out of 100

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Bright & Smart

SPACE IS LIMITED Initial Sounds • Reading • Poetry • Emerging Writing • Exploring • Name Recognition & Writing • Measuring • Numbers • Shapes • Alphabet Naming • Art • Music • Computer & Much More.

cambridgepreschools.com 17770 SW 2nd St., Pembroke Pines, 954-430-3388 2550 Glades Circle Road, Weston, 954-217-8566 1410 Indian Trace, Weston bnaiaviv.org, 954-384-6605

Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El Early Childhood

REGISTER NOW FOR

BROWARD CAMP DIRECTORY

Camp B'nai Aviv

Apple Tree Montessori

5891 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek wowfactoryfun.com, 954-380-8600

450 N. Park Road, Suite 400, Hollywood cadenzacenter.com, 954-925-3191 We are the premier center for Psychotherapy and the Arts in Southeastern Florida. The team of clinicians at Cadenza Center serve children, adolescents and adults with developmental, emotional, cognitive, physical, academic and behavioral interventions. With early evening scheduling, after-school and school break camps, we accommodate today’s busy families.

American TKA 5700 NW 94th Ave., Tamarac tbtonline.org, 954-721-7660

The Wow Factory

Cadenza Center

Cambridge Schools

Temple Beth Torah Summer Camp

Serving Broward County americasleaders.net, 954-748-5977 22 years in Broward County schools! For all girls ages 5 to 12. Free pre & post care, 8 weeks open. No registration fees. 2 camps to choose from.

4624 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood cbyme.com, 954-926-3636

Plantation, alohamindmath.com, 954-636-7222 We use abacus to teach children ages 5 -12 mental math.

Improve reading & writing of your child with our certified teachers. Early development starts with us. Call us for free placement class.

8604 State Road 84, Davie americantka.com, 954-472-2554

The Best Summer Camps for Girls!

C By Me

Exciting Field trips: Monkey Joe’s, Seaquarium, Rocket Kids, Bowling, Movies, Mini Golf, and much more

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.

7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Adult Certified & Degreed Teachers All Teachers Background Screened All Buses Inspected by Certified Mechanics Equipped With Child Safety Alarms

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Camp Nova 3375 SW 75th Ave., Fort Lauderdale uschool.nova.edu/summer, 954-262-4528 Open to students in kindergarten to grade 11, and provides campers with a summer full of smiles, laughs, fun with new friends, and plenty of good memories.

Camp Sagemont

Now Enrolling for

Summer 2016

Come see why we are More Than Just Great Dancing!TM

1570 Sagemont Way, Weston Campsagemont.com, 954-384-1894 Join us for 8 weeks of summer fun! June 13th to August 5th. See our website to learn about our day camp & full range of specialty camps! Email: camp@sagemont.com

Camp Sunshine Serving Broward and Miami-Dade Counties Sunshinefl.com, 954-236-8850 Sunshine’s Wacky Wild Summer. The perfect program to fit your needs. Convenient locations and affordable prices.

Fully licensed and insured.

Camp Sinai Of Hollywood 1400 N. 46th Ave., Hollywood sinaihollywood.org, 954-987-1694

Camp Woodland C.B. Smith Park, 900 N. Flamingo Road, Pembroke Pines campwoodlandfl.com, 954-921-1497

City of Hollywood Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts hollywood.org/summercamps, 954-921-3404

City Of Miramar Parks & Rec. Summer Camp

954-782-9908 118 E. McNab Road, Pompano Beach www.ProAmDanceStudio.com

ci.miramar.fl.us/summercamp, 954-602-3167

City Of Pembroke Pines Summer Camps ppines.com, 954-435-6520

Coral Reef Gymnastics & Cheer 15851 SW 41st St., Suite 100, Weston coralreefgymnastics.com, 954-430-1530

Creative Child Learning Center Camp Explorer - 3 locations! creativechildlearningcenter.com Coral Springs-Parkland: 954-796-0081 Weston-Sunrise: 954-389-8245 Davie - Plantation: 954-452-3346 Summer Camp Sessions for Grades K - 5.

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

BROWARD CAMP DIRECTORY

12940 State Road 84, Davie dynamicfamilymartialarts.com, 954-370-0001

Everglades Academy 6941 SW 196th Ave., Pembroke Pines eavpk.com, 954-434-8884

Fantastic Fire Department fantasticfiredept.com/south-florida, 561-914-8777

Flamingo Gardens 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie flamingogardens.org, 954-473-2955

Froggy’s Playhouse 10141 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines froggysplayhouse.com, 954-433-7818

IGFA Fishing Day Camp 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach igfa.org, 954-924-4309

Institute for Math & Computer Science (IMACS) 2585 Glades Circle, Weston imacs.org/summercamp, 954-791-2333 Hi-Tech Summer Camp Open House Weston. Please RSVP. March 19th from 3:30 p.m.-5p.m. Ages 6-15. Get a glimpse of the IMACS summer program where kids are immersed in fun-filled academic pursuits such as Computer Programming and Virtual Robotics, Electronics, and Logic Puzzles. This free Open House offers children a unique opportunity to explore and expand their intellectual world.

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Inside Out Theatre Company

Monster Mini Golf

Smart Fit Kids

insideouttheatre.org, 954-385-3060

monsterminigolf.com 14435 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, 954-589-1878 9533 Westview Drive, Coral Springs, 954-526-5115

9142 W. State Road 7, Davie smartandfitkids.com, 954-370-0400

LFE Riding Institute 5011 SW 173rd Way, Southwest Ranches lferidinginstitute.com, 305-879-9244

Lil' Rascals Academy Multiple locations, lilrascalsacademy.com

Little Grown Ups Center

Montessori Institute of Broward montessoriinstituteofbroward.com, 954-472-9620

Nob Hill Academy

6883 Stirling Road, Davie 954-587-1217

nobhillacademy.org 6763 Stirling Road, Davie, 954-791-9270 12213 Pembroke Road, Pembroke Pines, 954-437-3949

Little Java's Family Fun Center

Nova Gymnastics

2750 Glades Circle, Suite 100, Weston littlejavas.com, 954-888-6488 Camps – Field trips – Group discounts - Fund-raising

2280 SW 71st Terrace, Davie novagymnastics.com,954-476-3154

Oh's Tae Kwon Do Center

macksfishcamp.com, 954-536-7400

1653 N. Hiatus Road, Pembroke Pines ohstaekwondo.com, 954-432-6999

Maverick Baseball Camp

Park Avenue Gymnastics

Mack's Fishing Camp Archbishop McCarthy High School, 5451 S. Flamingo Road statechampsbaseballcamp.com, 954-432-1228

Miami Dolphins Summer Camp

parkavenuegymnastics.com 12239 SW 53rd St., Cooper City, 954-434-0099 1728 N. Commerce Parkway, Weston, 954-659-8717

7500 SW 30th St., Davie dolphinsacademy.com

Pines Ice Arena

Miramar Cultural Center

Power and Glory Karate

2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar miramarculturalcenter.org, 954-602-4521 The Miramar Cultural Center | Arts Park prides itself on delivering Little Broadway as an integral part of our Education programming for ages 7 -14 years old. This summer theatre arts camp, which includes weekly field trips, is designed for all levels of ability and experience. Working with a creative team (director, choreographer and technical manager), campers will rehearse and perform a major musical theatre production with full sets, costumes, lighting and sound that will culminate with an end of summer camp performance. We look forward to welcoming your child to Little Broadway Summer Camp 2016!

12425 Taft St., Pembroke Pines pinesice.com, 954-704-8700 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

Shaolin Academy 20841 Johnson St., Pembroke Pines theshaolinacademy.com, 954-450-4666

Smatts Tennis Academy 510 N. 33rd Court, Hollywood smattstennis.com, 954-967-4237

South Florida Council, Inc. Cub Scout Day Camp sfcbsa.org, 305-364-0020

South Florida Youth Basketball League Sflbasketball.com, 954- 809-5131 Summer Basketball Camp 2016.

Our seven week camp sessions will run June 13th – July 29th at the Championship Academy Gymnasium (3367 N. University Drive in Davie)

Sparez 5325 S. University Drive, Davie sparez-davie.com, 954-434-9663

Spun Gold Equestrian Center 5075 SW 70th Ave., Davie Spungoldequestriancenter.com, 954-410-3690 Riders ages 5 and older, beginner to advance welcome.

Fun-filled days of learning horsemanship, green riding & trail riding. Conveniently located just south of 595, west of the turnpike. Call today for special enrollment pricing.

Summer Exploration at NSU’s Mailman Segal Institute 7600 SW 36th St., Davie nova.edu/humandevelopment, 954-262-6918

Summit – Questa Montessori Summer Camp Programs 5451 SW 64th Ave., Davie Summitquesta.com, 954-584-3466 Art, Science, Sports & Field trips: Ages 6-10.

Academic Program & Summer Camp: Ages 6-10.

Early Childhood Enrichment Program: Ages 3-5.

VPK available.

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CAMP SPECIAL

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Pony Parties Birthday Parties Summer Camp Enrollment “All levels of training from trail riding lessons to high-level English and Western competition.” Safe, fun, educational approach to horsemanship.

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• (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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Tag USA Gymnastics Camp 1951 N. Commerce Parkway, Weston taggymnastics.com, 954-384-9393

Temple Beth El Preschool 1351 S. 14th Ave., Hollywood templebethelhollywood.org, 954-921-7096 Come enjoy a quality summer program in an atmosphere that is warm, loving, caring and fun! Under the supervision of qualified staff, each child will participate in hands-on activities in gymnastics, art, music, water play and more. Weekly shows and specials. Program is 8 weeks total.

Temple Beth Emet - Camp Beth Emet 4807 S. Flamingo Road, Cooper City templebethemet.org, 954-680-1882

Temple Solel 5100 Sheridan St., Hollywood templesolel.com, 954-989-0205

Tree Of Life Christian Academy 1250 SW 160th Ave., Weston treeoflifeacademy.com, 954-440-0174

West Broward Gymnastics Academy 409 SW 136th Ave., Davie wbgymnastics.com, 954-382-1767

Young At Art Museum 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie youngatartmuseum.org, 954-424-0085 Young At Art Museum is where imagination, education and discovery meet in exciting and new ways. Have an ARTrageous summer at YAA’s Summer Art Camp – chose from digital art and film, drawing, ceramic and sculpture, performance art, painting and printmaking or our popular Art Exploration Camp. Camp from June 6th – August 26th. Visit our website for more information. At YAA, the possibilities are as endless as your imagination.

E AST Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach, Wilton Manors, Lighthouse Point

Aikido Martial Arts Camp 730 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale holidayparkmartialarts.com, 954-562-1093

Astrid Audet Academy Of Ballet & More 6135 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale astridaudetacademyofballet.com, 954-491-8418

Bright & Smart

The World is our Playground!

brightandsmart.com, 954-816-3346

Broward Center For The Performing Arts 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale browardcenter.org, 954-462-0222 Experience the theater like never before! See your child take center stage at either our spring or summer camp.

Broward Center for the Performing Arts has state-of-theart production facilities. Bursting with the excitement of live musical theater, our camps will make your rising star shine!

City Of Oakland Park oaklandparkfl.org, 954-630-4505

Conte’s Palm-Aire Golf Academy

Camp begins June 13

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• A.P.P.L.E. Accredited • Q.R.I.S. 5 Star Rating • Gold Seal Of Quality • VPK Program Offered • Full & Part Time Programs • Certified Professional Teachers • Over 6,000 sq. ft. of playground

3701 Oaks Clubhouse Drive, Pompano Beach palmairegolfacademy.com, 954-971-7867

319 S. State Road 7, Margate

Delmar Multi-Cultural Arts Academy

954-974-7320

1400 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale delmarartsacademy.com, 954-537-9278

FAT Village Center for the Arts 531 NW 1st Ave., Fort Lauderdale fatvillagecenterforthearts.com, 954-716-7611

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Camp Live Oak 3109 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale campliveoakfl.com, 954-563-4880 ACA accredited day camp offered at three state parks. Outdoor environmental camp includes hand-on science, canoeing, archery, fishing, arts/crafts, surfing, paddle boarding, scuba diving, field trips and Spanish camp for ages 5 – 8. Teen program, ages 14-16.

Science of the Sea Camp in Dania for ages 5 -16.

Counselors are certified teachers. Weekly/Sibling discounts, bus service and lunch available.

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Coolest Camp in Town Town.... www.gpboca.com

PALM BEACH CAMP DIRECTORY

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Fort Lauderdale Children’s Theatre 2542B E. Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale flct.org, 954-763-6882 The most fun theatre camp in Broward!

Show Camp (Grades 2-10) perform Alice in Wonderland, Shrek and Once on this Island. (4 week sessions) Storybook Camp for pre-k-1st grade.

6 one-week creative drama camps.

Funky Fish Ocean Camp Bahia Mar Resort, Fort Lauderdale funkyfishkidsday.com, 954-712-9900

Funky Fish Paddleboard Adventure Camp Hyatt Pier 66, Fort Lauderdale funkyfishkidsday.com, 954-712-9900

Glacier Ice And Snow Arena Camps

Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park 1834 SW 2nd St., Pompano Beach skyzone.com/fortlauderdale, 954-417-3999

St. Jerome Catholic School 2601 SW 9th Ave., Fort Lauderdale stjeromeschool.com, 954-524-1990

St. Mark’s Summer Program 1750 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale saintmarks.com, 954-563-4508

Trinity Christian School 3901 NE 22nd Ave., Lighthouse Point trinitychristianschoolonline.com, 954-941-8033

Xtreme Action Park 5300 N. Powerline Road, Fort Lauderdale xtremeactionpark.com, 954-491-6265

4601 N. Federal Highway, Lighthouse Point glaciericeandsnow.com, 954-943-1437

Green Children’s House 307 NE First St., Pompano Beach greenchildrenshouse.com, 954-946-7215

Devos-Blum Family YMCA Of Boynton Beach

Island Camps

9600 S. Military Trail, Boynton Beach ymcaspbc.org, 561-738-1814

1985 NE 2nd St., Deerfield Beach IslandCamps.com, 954-427-4929

Epiphany Lutheran Church & School

Mad About Skateboarding 99 SW 14th St., Fort Lauderdale madaboutskateboarding.com, 954-778-4465

4460 Lyons Road, Lake Worth epiphanylakeworth.com, 561-968-3627

PALM BEACH

Everglades Youth Conservation Camp

2421 SW 46th Ave., Fort Lauderdale mcski.com, 954-214-2792

M U LTIP LE L O C ATIO N S

12100 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, West Palm Beach fyccn.com/eycc, 561-624-6926

MUSE Center For The Arts

The Swim Academy

McGinnis Water Ski Summer Camp

99 SW 14th St., Fort Lauderdale musearts.org, 954-525-4004

Museum of Discovery and Science 401 SW 2nd St., Fort Lauderdale mods.org, 954.713.0930 Camp Discovery gives children in elementary, middle, and high school, days filled with exploration. Camp runs from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Includes workshop materials. All camps include an IMAX® film.

Orangebrook Junior Golf Programs 400 Entrada Drive, Hollywood orangebrook.com, 954-967-4653

Pine Crest Summer Programs

Planet Air Sports 1401 Green Road, Deerfield Beach planetairsports.com, 954-428-3386

Pompano Beach Piranhas Aquatic Summer Camp pompanopiranhas.com, 954-401-0045

ProAm Dance Studio 118 E. Mcnab Road, Pompano Beach proamdancestudio.com, 954-782-9908 Over 47 years, ProAm Dance Studio has built a reputation for excellence in children’s dance instruction! From your child’s first dance to their senior year solo, ProAm Dance Studio has a class for everyone. We welcome beginners of all ages and offer training through advanced levels. Our classes are taught by skilled teachers in positive classrooms and we pride ourselves on age appropriate costuming and choreography. But it’s more than just great dancing – our dancers go beyond technique and poise to develop important life skills, learning to be respectful, confident and conscientious young people who share their gifts and talents with the community.

Rio Vista Community Church 880 S. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale riovistachurch.com, 954-522-2518

Shalom Preschool Chabad 3518 N. Ocean Blvd., Fort Lauderdale shalompreschool.org, 954-396-4637

N OR TH P A LM B EA C H (N O R TH O F D ELR AY B EA C H )

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 sciencemadefunsfl.net, 561-792-3785

Home Away From Home homeawayfromhomechildcare.com Wellington: 561-791-8558 Palm Beach Gardens: 561-627-6170

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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1501 NE 62nd St., Fort Lauderdale pinecrest.edu/summer, 954-492-4100 Pine Crest Summer Programs and Day Camp.

Offering over 30 programs to choose from.

Day Camp, Arts, Sports, Swim Adventure.

Located in Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton.

theswimacademy.com The Swim Academy’s unique learn to swim methods are nationally recognized for their success in water survival techniques and breakthrough swimming skills taught to infants and young children. Water safety is our #1 priority!

Camp Atlantis 1950 Prairie Road, West Palm Beach atlantisacademy.com, 561-642-3100 K-12th grade. Summer Fun camp for children with special needs - 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!

Casperey Stables 2330 D Road, Loxahatchee Caspereystables.com, 561-792-4990

Camp Shalom at the Mandel JCC Campshalom.org Boynton Beach: 561-740-9000 Palm Beach Gardens: 561-712-5279 For 50+ years Camp Shalom has been the premiere day camp for preschoolers to 10th grade. Includes daily swimming, special events, first-rate parent communication, & background checked staff.

Christian Musical Theater Serving Palm Beach County cmtpalmbeach.com, 407-719-6688

City of Boynton Beach Recreation & Parks Offering a variety of camps; boynton-beach.org

Dawson Animation School 2030 S. Congress Ave., West Palm Beach dawsonanimschool.com, 561-908-1179

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THE SLOMIN FAMILY CENTER

SUMMER CAMP

PALM BEACH CAMP DIRECTORY

16705 Puzzle Place, Delray Beach, FL (561) 495-4443 slominfamilycenter.org

* NEW AQUATIC COMPLEX * ZUMBA & YOGA * TEAM SPORTS

* INDOOR GYM * DRAMA & MUSIC * BOUNCE HOUSES

* GREENHOUSE * ARTS & CRAFTS * CIT PROGRAM

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Royal Palm Beach: 561-790-9244 West Palm Beach: 561-697-4775 Palm Springs: 561-802-9090

Little Princess Spa 13873 Wellington Trace, B14, Wellington littleprincesspa.com, 561-557-5957

Loggerhead Marinelife Center

Hula Surf School Ocean Front Park, Boynton Beach hulasurfschool.com, 877-321-HULA (4852) Boynton Beach’s No. 1 Surf Camp for 8 years. Ages 6+, Monday – Friday June and July. Over 1,500 students and counting. Call for info.

14200 U.S. Highway 1, Juno Beach marinelife.org/camp, 561-627-8280

Mad Science

1116 Love St., Jupiter jupiteroutdoorcenter.com, 561-747-0063

Mad Science Lab, 401 Maplewood Drive, Unit 2, Jupiter palmbeachbroward.madscience.org, 561-747-3033 Children will build robots, launch rockets, solve mysteries, make Rube Goldberg machines and much more during our weekly S.T.E.M based camps!

Jupiter Pointe Paddling

Maltz Jupiter Theatre

Jupiter Outdoor Center

18701 SE Federal Highway, Tequesta paddleinparadise.com, 561-746-6691

1001 E. Indiantown Road, Jupiter jupitertheatre.org, 561-743-2666

Lights, camera, action,

YOU’RE A STAR!

Karate America West Palm Beach, karateamerica.info, 561-967-6698

Kentwood Preparatory School 6210 S. Congress Ave., Lantana kentwoodprepschool.com/summer-camp, 561-649-6141

Kravis Center for the Performing Arts 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach Kravis.org/artscamp, 561-651-4366 ArtsCamp 2016 from June 6th – 24th.

Youth ages 9 -11 explore theatre, dance, vocal music & technical theatre, while creating an original production.

Melissa & Starling’s Performing Arts And Tutoring 801 N. Congress Ave., #377, Boynton Beach mandsperformingarts.com, 561-313-6143 Performing Arts Summer Camp! We are located in the Boynton Mall across from Champs. Fun weekly performances in Hip Hop, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Gymnastics, Art and more! Ages 4 – 14 years old. (Session 1: June 6th – July 1st & Session 2: July 5th – July 30th) $135 a week with sibling discounts & monthly and bi-weekly payment options.

Mountaineer's School Of Autism 3151 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach msainc.org, 561-932-3938

Lion Country Safari 2003 Lion Country Safari Road, West Palm Beach Lioncountrysafari.com, 561-793-1084 Each day at Safari Camp is filled with fun, adventure and hands-on learning! Campers ages 6-13 experience wildlife and wild places, become a zookeeper for a day, swim, play games, make crafts, and enjoy behind-the-scenes activities at Lion Country Safari. Tuition includes daily lunch and snack, a T-shirt, cap and water bottle. Weekly sessions June 13th-Aug. 12th. Spots fill quickly!

Mounts Botanical Garden 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach mounts.org, 561-233-1757

Oxbridge Academy 3151 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach oapb.org, 561-972-9600

JOIN MELISSA & STARLING’S SUMMER CAMP IN THE BOYNTON MALL Camp is from 9:00am til 5:00pm Family Owned and operated by certified teachers

Fun weekly performances in Hip Hop, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Gymnastics, Art and more…

Ages 4 – 14 years old (Session 1: June 6th – July 1st & Session 2: July 5th – July 30th) Weekly Sessions for Kids Ages 6-13 Starting in June For more information call 561-793-1084 ext. 2127 LionCountrySafari .com

$135 a week with sibling discounts & Monthly and Bi-weekly payments options 801 N. Congress Ave. Suite 377 Boynton Beach, FL. 33426

To Save Your Spot Call

uthern Blvd. 10 miles west of FL Tpke. Exit 97 or I-95 to Exit

561-313-6143

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Performing Arts Summer camp!

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Performing Arts Camp at Old School Square June 6-July 29, 2016 (8 one-week sessions)

Ages 8 to 14 (or rising 3rd graders to rising 9th graders) THEATER, MUSIC, VISUAL, CIRQUE

CAMP HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 9 AM-3 PM (Optional AM/PM extra care available) Campers grouped by age and activity. Camp Showcase in the Crest Theatre every Friday at 2 pm!

Register at OldSchoolSquare.org or call 561-243-7922, ext. 478.

Sibling and multi week discounts available.

OldSchoolSquare.org | 51 N Swinton Ave | Delray Beach, FL | 561 243 7922

Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation pbcsplash.com Explore the world of aquatics this summer! Snorkeling, paddle boarding and exciting field trips to places such as Peanut Island await you!

Palm Beach Preschool 2890 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach palmbeachpreschool.com, 561-968-4332

Performing Arts Theatre

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SPRING BREAK CAMP

Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society Now Taking Reser vations

March 21-25, 2016 9am - 3pm (Extended Care 8am - 6pm) Campers will learn songs, scenes and choreography from MATILDA THE MUSICAL Ages 5 & Up Call for DISCOUNTS! Complimentar y Performance on Friday, March 25 th

SUMMER CAMP 2016 SESSION 1 JUNE 6 th -JULY 1 st

SESSION 2 JULY 5 th -29 th

1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach palmbeachzoo.org, 561-547-WILD (9453) Enjoy animal encounters, tours, zookeeping, fountain play and more. Before/after care & lunch available. Zoo camp is for ages 5-17.

Pine Jog Summer Day Camp FAU’s Pine Jog Environmental Educational Center 6301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach pinejog.fau.edu, 561-686-6600

South Florida Science Center And Aquarium 4801 Dreher Trail N., West Palm Beach sfsciencecenter.org, 561-832-1988

Standing Ovation Performing Arts 7429 S. Military Trail, Lake Worth standingovationperformingarts.com, 561-734-0187

Temple Beth Torah

(GRADES K-5)

(MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL)

WORKSHOP MINI CAMPS MINI CAMPS SESSION 1 AUGUST 1–5 ALL AGES

MINI CAMPS SESSION 2 AUGUST 8–12 ALL AGES

Voted Best Academic/Ar ts Program in Palm Beach County 2015 And Best Children’s Theatre in South Florida!

503 SE MIZNER BLVD. ROYAL PALM PLACE BOCA RATON 33432 (561) 394-2626 www.showtimeboca.com

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900 Big Blue Trace, Wellington templebethtorahpreschool.com, 561-793-2649 “Summer of Fun” enrichment camp for children ages 2-6.

Weekly entertainment. Eight weeks, full & part-time. Now enrolling for preschool 2016-2017.

Temple Torat Emet 8600 Jog Road, Boynton Beach templetoratemet.org, 561-572-2381 Wiston Family Torah Tots – Early Childhood Learning Center – 18 months to 5 years old. Kindergarten Boot Camp “STEAM” – Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Mathematics. A program preparing children to enter kindergarten.

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The Broadway Artists Intensive Junior The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts TheBroadwayArtistsIntensive.com, 561-651-4376 The Broadway Artists Intensive Junior is a one week introductory session based on The Broadway Artists Intensive three week program. Students of TBAI JUNIOR train with the same professional Broadway faculty as the more demanding, by audition only, three-week program.

Students study all areas of the performing arts with daily classes from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. in ballet, jazz, tap, vocal technique, acting and improvisation. The Broadway Artists Intensive Junior will be held at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts July 5-9, 2016. To register students ages 9-13 for TBAI JUNIOR, visit TheBroadwayArtistsIntensive. com or call 561-651-4376 today! Advanced students ages 12-20 may audition for the three week intensive. See website or call for details.

The King’s Academy 8401 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach tka.net, 561-686-4244

The Learning Experience 8474 W. Lantana Road, Lake Worth lakeworth.tlechildcare.com, 561-963-7625

The Weiss School 4176 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens Weissschool.org/summer, 561-627-0740 Email: info@WeissSchool.org Aerospace Camps: 3rd-5th & 6th-8th, June 6-July 1, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Middle School Band Camp: Led by The Boston Brass 5th8th, June 20-23, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (Thurs. 4 p.m.)

Piano Camp: 3rd-8th for 2016/17 school year, June 6-9, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. For beginners The Art of Conducting, For teachers, artists & conductors, June 14-17 Camp Cooperation PreK – 3rd, May 31 – July 29, 8:15am – 3:15pm, Aftercare to 6 p.m. Visit our website for more details for all three camps.

Unity School 101 NW 22nd St., Delray Beach unityschool.com, 561-276-4414

St. Gregory’s Summer Music Academy BOCA’S PREMIER MUSIC DAY CAMP

August 1-5, 2016

Piano, Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Choral Singing, Contemporary Music for Teens Nationally-Recognized Instructors Group and Private Sessions Elementary to High School Age Intermediate to Advanced For information,

visit stgregorysepiscopal.org or call 561-395-8285

Yoga Fox Yoga Camp Serving Palm Beach County yogafox.com, 561-703-1236

S OUTH P ALM B EACH (D E L RAY B E A CH AN D S O U T H )

American Heritage Day Camps

American Heritage Summer Institute 6200 Linton Blvd, Delray Beach ahschool.com, 561-637-2440 The American Heritage Summer Institute is an academic enrichment program for high achievers in PK3-12th grade.

Our dedicated faculty is comprised of career educators, as well as professionals currently practicing in their fields.

Some of the courses offered are: Early Elementary Enrichment, Writing Seminars, Math and Coding, Leadership, Medical Terminology, Embryology, Business Law, and SAT & ACT Test Prep. 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.

Beth El Early Learning Center - Summer Adventure Camp 9800 Yamato Road, Boca Raton tbeboca.org, 561-391-9091

Palm Beach County-operated Waterparks

Opening March 19, 2016 Season Passes purchased Save 20% Marchon1-30.

Visit www.pbcSplash.com COCONUT COVE WATERPARK

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Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, Boca Raton 561-629-8840

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6200 Linton Blvd., Delray Beach ahschool.com, 561-637-2440 The goal of American Heritage Summer Day Camps is to provide each camper with the highest standard of excellence resulting in a happy, healthy, and active summer experience. Our camp programs offer a variety of activities that enable each camper to enjoy an enriching summer, cultivate new interests, and develop friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. Our camp staff has been carefully selected based on previous camp experience, good character, and strong leadership skills. Specialty camps are also available and include: Musical Theatre Camp, Young Artists Camp, Robotics Camp, Science Adventure Camp, Video Production Camp, Lacrosse Camp, Tennis Camp, and Soccer Camp.

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Boca Museum Art School – Summer Camp 801 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton Bocamuseum.org/artschool, 561-392-2503 Weekly art camp for ages 5 – 12 year olds.

June 6 to August 12. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. , plus early & after care. Popular art camp lead by art educators inspire creativity and learning. Projects include: Comics & anime, painting, sculpture, meet the masters, world cultures.

Bright & Smart brightandsmart.com, 954-816-3346

Camp Nageela Boca

SHARK

MONTHS JUNE 1 - August 31

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 $5 per person ages 3 and up.

• We now have Stingray feedings Tues-Sun at 2:45pm

142 S. OCEAN BLVD. DELRAY BEACH, FL 33483 For more information call: 561-274-7263 or visit our website at: www.sandoway.org

campnageelaboca.com, 561-544-2854

Camp Yeladim At Congregation B’nai Israel 2200 Yamato Road, Boca Raton, cbiboca.org, 561-241-1484

Center Stage Performing Arts 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 summercampboca.com, 561-393-7888

Creative Heart Dance Studio 8212 Glades Road, Boca Raton creativeheartdance.com, 561-419-7290

Delbo Cartoon Camp Call for camp locations, cartooncamp.com, 561-715-0447

ELEV8 Sports Camps elev8sportsinstitute.com, 800-970-5896

Emerging Minds Montessori Academy 9087 Glades Road, Boca Raton Emmontessori.com, 561-487-3535 Montessori Camp for ages 2-12.

Four exciting 2 week sessions 6/13 – 8/5 Open 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. – Summer VPK! Various programs offered.

REGISTER NOW!

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Before/After Care and Lunch Available

www.palmbeachzoo.org/education 1301 Summit Boulevard West Palm Beach 561-547-WILD (9453)

PRESCHOOL -10TH GRADE Choose from our traditional camp or specialty camps including: SPORTS · BASKETBALL · CIRCUS COOKING · ART · SPECIAL NEEDS AND MORE!

Plus daily swimming, low staff to child ratios, and incredible, brand new special events!

CampShalom.org The mission of the Mandel JCC is to build community and enhance connection to Jewish life.

8500 Jog Road, Boynton Beach • JCConline.com

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Institute for Math & Computer Science (IMACS) 23172 Sandalfoot Plaza Drive, Boca Raton imacs.org/summercamp, 561-470-1178 Hi-Tech Summer Camp Open House Boca Raton. Please RSVP. March 5th from 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. Ages 6-15. Get a glimpse of the IMACS summer program where kids are immersed in fun-filled academic pursuits such as Computer Programming and Virtual Robotics, Electronics, and Logic Puzzles. This free Open House offers children a unique opportunity to explore and expand their intellectual world.

“SUMMER OF FUN” ENRICHMENT CAMP

Levis JCC Marleen Forkas Camps 9801 Donna Klein Blvd., Boca Raton levisjcc.org/camp, 561-852-5090

Little Princess Spa

8 Weeks - Full & Part-Time Available 15 Months to Kindergarten

3350 NW 2nd Ave., #B26, Boca Raton littleprincesspa.com, 561-544-0000

Everglades Youth Conservation Camp

Old School Square

10334 Diego Drive South, Boca Raton evertacademy.com, 561-488-2001

51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach Oldschoolsquare.org, 561-243-7922 x-478 Performing Arts Camp: June 6 – July 29.

8 one-week sessions; Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Ages 8-14 (rising 3rd-9th graders) Music. Theater. Visual Arts. Cirque

Gymnastics Plus

Peter Blum Family YMCA of Boca Raton

12100 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, West Palm Beach fyccn.org, 561-624-6929

Evert Tennis Academy

9793 Glades Road, Boca Raton gpboca.com, 561-353-1974 Flip, jump, climb, create and laugh your way through the summer! Enjoy our zipline, airpit, bounce house, rockwall, tumbletrack, trampolines and water slide! Coolest camp in town!

6631 Palmetto Circle South, Boca Raton Ymcaspbc.org, 561-395-9622 Register early to secure a spot! Y campers enjoy field trips, making new friends, learning new skills and more! Also located in Boynton Beach

Pine Crest Summer Programs

iD Tech Camps Held at Florida Atlantic University iDTech.com, 888-709-8324 This summer, encourage the awesome in your child! At iD Tech Camps, students ages 7-17 can learn to code, design video games, mod Minecraft, engineer robots, and print 3D models.

2700 St. Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton pinecrest.edu/summer, 561-852-2823 Pine Crest Summer Programs and Day Camp.

Offering over 30 programs to choose from.

Day Camp, Arts, Sports, Swim Adventure.

Located in Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton.

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!

For Info Call Director, Sandy Wilensky at 561.793.2649 900 Big Blue Trace Wellington psdirector@templebethtorah.net NOW ENROLLING FOR PRESCHOOL 2016-2017 THIS SCHOOL IS A GOLD SEAL PROGRAM & NAEYC ACCREDITED LIC. # 50-51-0135423

The Weiss School Summer Camps Aerospace Camps Grades 3-5 & 6-8 June 6 - July 1 • 8am-12pm

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Music Camps Taught by the BOSTON BRASS, Julliard-trained conductor, Andrew Gekoskie, and best-in-class private instructors.

ADVENTURE AWAITS

Grades 3-8 for the 2016/17 school year June 6-9 • 8am-1pm • Designed for beginners The Art of Conducting - Conducting Symposium June 14-17 • Open to ALL teachers, artists & conductors

REGISTER EARLY TO SECURE A SPOT! CAMP STARTS JUNE 6TH!

Students ENTERING 5th and 6th Grade in FALL 2016 July 11-15 • 8am-11:30am Instruction will culminate in a Congressional debate for parents!

The Y offers a variety of camp options! Y campers learn new skills, make new friends, enjoy fields trips and more!

Peter Blum Family YMCA of Boca Raton 800.250.1987

DeVos-Blum Family YMCA of Boynton Beach 800.322.8453

www.ymcaspbc.org

Middle School Band Camp led by The Boston Brass Grades 5-8 • June 20-23 • 8am-1pm (Thurs 4pm, lunch incl.)

Piano Camp

Camp Cooperation Early Childhood - 3rd Grade • May 31 - July 29 8:15am-3:15pm • Aftercare available until 6pm Led by The Weiss School Teachers - Small Class Sizes Bricks 4 Kidz, Mad Science, Kids Zumba, Mind Lab, Art Van Go, Fundamentals, Splash Days, Detective Agency Weeks.

Weiss Debate Institute

Register Here: https://www.weissschool.org/summer 4176 Burns Road | Palm Beach Gardens | FL | 33410 Phone: 561.627.0740 | Fax: 561.775.7794

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sori Summer Camp!

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Pine Tree Camps

Showtime Performing Arts Theatre

3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton Pinetreecamp.com, 561-237-7310 Day programs ages 3 – 14. Overnight camp ages 6 -13.

Traditional and specialty programs.

American Camp Association Accredited.

503 SE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton Showtimeboca.com, 561-394-2626 Audition, Act, Sing, Dance and Perform! Now in our 11th year, voted Best Academic/Arts Program in Palm Beach County and Best Children’s Theatre in South Florida! 10 exciting weeks for ages 3-teens. Audition and rehearse for fully staged “Broadway” Musicals! This summer’s musicals include Alice In Wonderland, Little Shop of Horrors, The Wiz, Descendants, Pitch Perfect, The Sound of Music and Disney Princes and Princesses! 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. with early and after care 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Dance, acting and voice classes after camp only $10 per class summer special!

Rocky Mountain Conservatory Theatre Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center, East Boca Raton youthactors.com, 561-962-1570

Saint Andrew's Camps AGES 2-14

9087 Glades Road • Boca Raton, FL 33434 561-487-3535 • info@emmontessori.com www.emmontessori.com Lic: 50-51-04244

3900 Jog Road, Boca Raton saintandrews.net/summercamp, 561-210-2100

Sol Children Theatre Sandoway Discovery Center 142 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach Sandoway.org, 561-274-7263 Nature & science discovery center. Daily shark and stingray feedings. Field trips & guided tours. Open Tuesday-Sundays.

Mad Science Summer Camps

3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431

• Full and ½ Day Programs: Ages 3-14 • Overnight Camp: Ages 6-13 • Traditional and Specialty Programs • American Camp Association Accredited

561-747-3033 954-838-9090 palmbeachbroward.madscience.org

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Sports Broadcasting Camp Florida Atlantic University Playbyplaycamps.com, 800-319-0884 Sports Broadcasting Camp is back in South Florida: June 13-17, 2016. Make sports anchor, reporting and play-byplay tapes. Host your own sports talk radio show. Boys and girls 10-18. Day/Overnight sessions available. Nation’s #1 Sports Broadcasting Camp.

St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church 100 NE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton stgregorysepiscopal.org, 561-395-8285 St. Gregory’s Summer Music Academy: August 1-5, 2016.

This dynamic, comprehensive day camp for elemetary to high school aged students offers instruction in piano, strings, woodwinds, brass, chord singing and contemporary music for teens. Students receive specialized instruction from nationally recognized instructors in group and private lessons. Intermediate to advanced students are welcome. Cost is $225.

Sugar Sand Park Community Center 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton sugarsandpark.org, 561-347-3900

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SPRING BREAK & SUMMER CAMPS 2016

When: JULY 5-9, 2016 Where: KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Who: AGES 9-13 NO AUDITION REQUIRED TBAI Junior is a one-week introductory session based on The Broadway Artists Intensive three-week program. Students of TBAI Junior train from 9am-5pm daily in ballet, jazz, tap, vocal technique, acting and improvisation with a faculty comprised entirely of professionals direct from Broadway.

3333 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton solchildren.org, 561-447-8829

SUMMER CAMP

@ Morikami Park Elementary 6201 Morikami Park Rd – Boca Raton, Fl. Spring Camp March 21ST, 2016 to March 25TH, 2016 Summer Camp Starts June 6TH, 2016 Monday to Friday 8am To 5pm Extended Hours Available For K - 5TH Graders from any School

REGISTER NOW! www.TheBroadwayArtistsIntensive.com or call 561-651-4376

0% Financing Available

Register now with a deposit

We Have (All Inclusive) Hands-On FUN!

TBAI Junior parents are invited to attend a Student Demonstration on the final day of the program to get a glimpse into some of the skills acquired over the week-long intensive.

A program preparing children to enter Kindergarten

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Engineering Labs CHEMISTRY LABS Physics Labs Rocketry Labs - Coding and Programming Labs Video & Gaming Labs Outdoor Recreation Sports & Games High Tech Club Minecraft Club Lego Robotics Club Tuition starts at $200.

Plus a $50. registration fee.

See all rates and discounts on website. www.thescienceacademy.org Or call 561.285.7552

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Over 20 full and half-day specialty camps to choose from.

Programs include cooking, acting, singing, movie making, rock videos, spy camp, fashion design, cheerleading, yoga, art and more.

Summer Science Institute 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton science.fau.edu/oce, 561-297-6702

Sunflower Creative Arts Camp Call for camp location and details. sunflowercreativearts.org, 561-482-3412

The Little Gym 15280 Jog Road, Suite E, Delray Beach thelittlegym.com, 561-637-9992

The Science Academy Boca Raton/Delray Beach thescienceacademyinc.com, 561-285-7552 For the same cost of a regular camp your child can now be enrolled in a highly appraised camp. We have discounts & all-inclusive science labs, playgrounds and sports fields.

The Slomin Family Center For Autism & Related Disabilities 16705 Puzzle Place, Delray Beach Slominfamilycenter.org, 561-495-4443 The center serves families and their children year-round, offering preschool and after school programs devoted to providing a top-tier educational foundation for all students.

Our fun-filled camp activities embrace adventure and exploration on our beautiful 5-acre campus, including indoor gym, greenhouse, chickee hut and brand new aquatic center.

Young Makers Lab 5455 N. Federal Highway, Suite I, Boca Raton youngmakerslab.com, 561-923-9243

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Engineering for Kids Engineeringforkids.com, 305-570-1243 Engineering for Kids brings the wonder and excitement of STEM education to children ages 4-14 through camps, classes and birthday parties!

KLA Schools of Miami klaschools.com, 305-377-0391

My Gym my-gym.com Coral Gables: 305-285-9440 Aventura: 305-933-0496 Doral: 305-500-9688 Kendall: 305-270-0230

No Stress Tennis Nostresstennis.com, 786-299-1000 Personal training lessons.

Private and group classes available at Tropical Park, Diplomat Resort in Hallandale Beach or I will come to your private court.

YMCA ymcasouthflorida.org 7351 NW 186th St., Miami, 786-433-9622 2370 NW 17th Ave., Miami, 305-635-9622 9355 SW 134th St., Miami, 305-254-0310 1034 NE 8th St., Homestead, 305-248-5189

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SPRING BREAK CAMP MARCH 21-25, 2016

WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE THE BEST GYMNASTICS EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR CHILD!

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Just look at all the fun that Spring Camp has to offer: - High-Energy Gymnastics - Pit Races - Parachute Games - Egg Races - Trampoline Games - Arts & Crafts - and much more!

Spring Camp is a high energy, fun experience. Come join the FUN!

305-251-4414 13115 SW 89 Ave Miami, FL 33176 REGISTRATION IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE

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Zumba Kids Terry’s Zumba for kids.

305-519-0195, Email: terryaerobics@hotmail.com Summer camps, zumba parties and afterschool programs.

High energy, very interactive and fun. Temporary air brush & glitter tattoos. Fully insured and licensed.

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Action Town Family Fun Center 7925 W. 2nd Court, Hialeah actiontownfl.com, 305-647-3343 Laser Tag Arena * Rock Climbing * Video Arcade * Birthday Parties * Bumper Cars * Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf * Canon Blaster * Basketball Court and Paintball

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

Cold Stone Creamery 6723 Main St., Miami Lakes coldstonesouthflorida.com, 786-639-0004

Conchita Espinosa Academy 12975 SW 6th St., Miami Conchitaespinosa.com, 305-227-1149 Summer at CEA continues the school’s philosophy of providing flexible options for integrating your child’s summer with creativity, adventure, intellectual and artistic growth.

2, 3 and 6-week programs are offered in sports (baseball, soccer, basketball, volleyball), technology, music, art, dance, voice and theatre. Adventures in the Arts is designed for children in K-4th grades, where they use various avenues of the arts and sports to build life experiences.

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Jumpin' Jamboree jumpinjamboree.com 6000 NW 97th Ave., Suite 1, Doral, 305-599-3288 4001 SW 152nd Ave., #4057, Kendall, 786-420-2420 Miami's largest indoor inflatable playground and party place. 7 giant unmatched inflatables, video arcade & separate toddler soft play area.

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Miami Dade College - North Campus 11380 NW 27th Ave., Miami mdc.edu/summercamps, 305-237-1019

Miami Theater Center 9806 NE 2nd Ave., Miami mtcmiami.org, 305-751-9550

Miami Watersports Complex

our 12th year

401 E. 65th St., Hialeah aktionparks.com/miami, 305-476-WAKE (9253)

North Miami Beach Parks & R.E.C 17051 NE 19th Ave., North Miami Beach citynmb.com, 305-948-2957 As part of its mission to provide and promote a broad range of safe, enjoyable leisure and educational opportunities for our citizens, the Parks & R.E.C Department offers a wide variety of programs for all ages. The department recognizes the importance of cultural enrichment in the lives of all citizens by providing festivals, musicals, concerts and special performances.

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Same Tag Television Arts Group 8200 NW 27th St., Doral sametagtv.com, 305-986-8966

FULL DAY PROGRAM

South Florida Autism Center 18305 NW 75th Place, Hialeah Sfa-center.org, 305-823-2700 Summer camp for individuals with Autism ages 3+. Staff trained in ABA. Communication & social skills activities. Ratio is 3:1.

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LOCATIONS: miami.edu/wellness/camp minicanescamp@miami.edu 305-284-8510

WAYSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 7701 SW 98 ST MARCH 2016

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South Florida Youth Symphony sfys.net, 305-238-2729

Step Ahead 2250 W. 60th St., Hialeah hialeahfl.gov, 305-824-5705 Youth-Enrichment After-school & Summer Program.

The STEP Ahead youth Enrichment program offers free after-school activities for Miami-Dade County Public School (M-DCPS) high school students with special needs.

S OUTH M IAMI -D ADE C ORAL G ABLES , K EN DALL , K E NDALE L AKES , P I N ECRES T , P AL ME TTO B AY , C U T LER R I DGE , H OMESTEAD , L I T T LE H AVAN A , S OUTH M IAMI , K EY B I S CAYN E , W ESTCHE STER , F LO RI DA C I T Y

City of North Miami Beach Parks and R.E.C. Department’s

Spring Camp 2016

Actors' Playhouse At The Miracle Theatre 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables actorsplayhouse.org, 305-444-9293

March 21 – March 25

Alexander Camp Call for camp locations alexandermontessori.com, 305-665-6274

Summer Camp 2016

Alper JCC Summer Camp Dave and Mary Alper JCC on the Jay Morton-Levinthal Campus 1155 SW 112th Ave., Miami alperjcc.org, 305-271-9000 x271 General Day Camps & Specialty Camps including robotics, sports, performing arts and special needs. Infants-Grade 9.

June 20th-August 12th. 2, 4, 6 & 8 week sessions (weekly options available) Special $99 summer family membership for new campers! Register now!

June 13 – August 5 Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Weekly Field Trips • Daily Activities • Games Special Events • Sports • Swimming

ArtSouth Creative Arts Summer Camp Call for camp location info@artsouthhomestead.org, 305-247-9406

For fees, locations and registration information, please call (305) 948-2957.

Art Thyme Ceramics 8813 SW 132nd St., Miami artthyme.com, 305-992-8222

Beaux Arts

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1301 Sanford Drive, Coral Gables beauxartsmiami.org, artcampinfo@beauxarts.org

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

Bright Steps Forward 218 Almeria Ave., Coral Gables Brightstepsforward, 954-356-2878 We provide a unique therapeutic social environment. Many of the students attending Bright Steps Forward have been diagnosed with Aspergers, PDD and other Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Our staff is dedicated to making sure that every child is given an equal opportunity to get the education all children deserve and thus provide them with the greatest chance of success.

Camp Atlantis

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13724 SW 84th St., Miami brightfuturespreschool.com, 305-380-6760

Fi rs t Se ss io n: Ju ne 13 th - Ju ly 1 st Se co nd Se ss io n: Ju ly 5 th - Ju ly 22 nd

9600 SW 107th Ave., Miami atlantisacademy.com, 305-271-9771 K-12th grade. Summer Fun camp for children with special needs - 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!

Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart 3747 Main Highway, Miami carrollton.org, 305-446-5673 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.

The Summer Theatre Academy at the University of Miami’s Department of Theatre Arts promises six weeks of fun and learning! Whether in grade school, middle school or high school, your child will gain valuable skills, confidence, self-esteem, and a love of creativity through theatre games and acting exercises led by our well-trained, caring staff. facebook.com/ summertheatreacademy @STAatUM

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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 Church 20740 Old Cutler Road, Cutler Bay cutlerridgeumc.org, 305-235-6654

TERRY’S ZUMBA FOR KIDS For Summer Camps, After School Programs and Kids’ Parties.

funcamps.com, 305-666-2992

Girl Scout Council Of Tropical Florida 11347 SW 160th St., Miami girlscoutsfl.org, 305-253-4841 Ext. 252

Good Shepherd Catholic School 14187 SW 72nd St., Miami good-shepherd-school.org, 305-385-7002

Granada Day School 900 University Drive, Coral Gables granadadayschool.com, 305-444-2028

Gym Kidz

Deerwood KinderCare Learning Center

Gables Youth Center, 405 University Drive, Coral Gables gymkidzgymnastics.com, 305-460-5615

15005 SW 122nd Ave., Miami kindercare.com, 305-378-9704

Hurricane Aquatics

Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables fairchildgrden.org/education/summer-camp 305-667-1651 Ext. 3322

Fantasy Theatre Factory

Fully insured and licensed

Fun Camps

16701 SW 72nd Ave., Miami deeringestate.org, 305-235-1668 Ext. 233

18690 SW 100th St., Miami escuderopasofino.org, 305-972-7650

terryaerobics@hotmail.com Call now: 305-519-0195

13115 SW 89th Ave., Miami, fgtc.net, 305-251-4414 We strive to provide the best gymnastics experience for your child! Kids will flip over our camps. High energy gymnastics - Pit races - Parachute games - Egg races - Trampoline games - Arts & crafts - fun experience. Come join the fun!

Deering Estate At Cutler

Escudero Paso Fino Riding School Summer Camp

Temporary Airbrush Glitter Tattoos and Face Painting

Florida Gymnastics Training Center

1306 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables hurricaneaquatics.net, 305-284-4713

iD Tech Camps Held at University of Miami iDTech.com, 888-709-8324 This summer, encourage the awesome in your child! At iD Tech Camps, students ages 7-17 can learn to code, design video games, mod Minecraft, engineer robots, and print 3D models.

We come to your school or camp; 305-284-8800

International Bilingual Montessori School

First Girls Club Camp fgccamp.com, 305-233-8362

6330 SW 40th St., Miami ibmontessorischool.com, 305-661-6434

FIU Center For Children And Families

International Gymnastics Camp

11200 SW 8th St., Miami, AHC 1, Room 140 http://ccf.fiu.edu, 305-348-0477

18640 SW 104th Ave., Miami internationalgymnasticsmiami.com, 305-259-0677

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Kendall Christian School summerfunkidscamp.info, 305-271-3723

Kendall Ice Arena 10355 Hammocks Blvd., Miami kendallicearena.com, 305-386-8288

Killian Oaks Academy 10545 SW 97th Ave., Miami killianoaksacademy.com, 305-274-2221

KinderCare Learning Centers 4801 SW 140th Ave., Miami kindercare.com, 305-220-8430

L’ Atelier School 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 Dade College Multiple camps available at different campus locations mdc.edu/summercamps, 305-237-0651

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, 305-814-8914

Miami Seaquarium 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami miamiseaquarium.com, 305-361-5705 This year's camp programs will be crammed with fin-tastic fun, marine biology and conservation education, enjoyable field and art activities and so much more!

Make Awesome

memories | games | friends | apps | models | movies

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60+ Courses

Co-ed and all-girls summer programs

Program apps, mod Minecraft, engineer robots, and more

Prestigious Locations

Day & Overnight

Commute or stay in a real college dorm

Weeklong and 2-week sessions, half-day options at select locations

8:1 Guarantee

SUMMER TECH CAMPS HELD AT 150+ LOCATIONS NATIONWIDE U of Miami • USF Florida Atlantic University Georgia Tech • Rollins UNF and more

Only 8 students per instructor for personalized learning

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Mini Canes Recreational Sports Camp 1241 Dickinson Drive, Coral Gables miami.edu/wellness/camp, 305-284-8510 Mini canes Camp offers educational, recreational experiences in a high-quality, fun and safe learning environment to children ages 6-12.

CAMP ATLANTIS

Montessori Children’s Academy 9400 SW 16th St., Miami miamimontessori.com, 305-225-3070

One On One Learning 8900 SW 117th Ave., Miami Oneononelearning.com, 305-273-8999 One On One Learning Summer Academy is a full day program with the perfect blend of learning and fun.

Individualized tutoring in both reading and math, along with field trips and afternoon activities.

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

REM Learning Center 16400 SW 147th Ave., Miami, 305-235-0300

Riviera Day Camp rivieraschools.com 6800 Nervia St., Coral Gables, 305-666-1856 9775 SW 87th Ave., Miami, 786-300-0300 Two campuses, four sessions. 3 yrs-10th grade. South Florida's most unforgettable summer camp experience.

A combination of summer fun and academics, for children K-12th Grade

JUNE 13 - AUGUST 5 High School Credit Recovery and Middle School Grade Recovery also available. On and off campus activities include • Swimming • Skating • Sports • Museums • Movies • Arts & Crafts • and more Now accepting applications for the 2016 – 17 school year for children of different abilities and students struggling in their current learning environment.

Scholarships Accepted John McKay • PLSA • Florida Tax Credit (FTC) Atlantis Academy is proudly accredited by SACS and CASI, an accrediting division of AdvanED.

www.atlantisacademy.com

15420 SW 136th St., #10, Miami rockcrushersbasketball.com, 305-235-4993

MIAMI 9600 SW 107th Avenue Tel: 305.271.9771

ROIG Academy

Atlantic Academy does not discriminate against any applicant due to race, sex, religion or national origin.

Rock Crushers Youth Basketball Summer Camp

CORAL SPRINGS 10193 NW 31 Street Tel: 954.752.7571

WEST PALM BEACH 1950 Praire Road Tel: 561.642.3100

8000 SW 112th St., Miami roigacademy.com, 305-235-1313

Rosemont Academy 9400 SW 87th Ave., Miami rosemontacademy.com, 305-403-2344

Roxy Theatre Group Call for camp location, roxypac.com, 305-226-0030

School Of Rock Music

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8783 SW 132nd St., Miami schoolofrock.com/Miami, 305-969-2828

Autism Program Including Transitioning Program to Mainstream Children

Sense Of Wonder Nature Center

WE ACCEPT MCKAY, PLSA, & STEP UP FOR STUDENTS SCHOLARSHIPS!

A.D. Barnes Park, 3401 SW 72nd Ave, Miami 305-662-4124

Soccer Shots Miami soccershotsmiami.com, 786-390-1828

Shirley Gil, Headmaster

South Florida Council, Inc. Cub Scout Day Camp sfcbsa.org, 305-364-0020

St. Timothy Camp 5400 SW 102nd Ave, Miami sainttimothycatholic.org, 305-274-8229

ACADEMICS All Academics Meet FL Sunshine State Standards • OT, PT/BCBA, Speech Therapy & ESE Teacher • Spelling Bee Competition • Social Studies Fair • Diploma • IEP Annually • Foreign Language • ESE Specialist On Staff • Study Hall • 1:15 Teacher-Student Ratio (Christi) • 1:6 Teacher-Student Ratio (STEPSS)

Summer Theatre Academy At The University Of Miami

SUMMER SCHOOL Earn 1/2 A Credit Per Session 8am - 12pm & 12pm - 4pm • Math • Science • English • Social Studies Grades 6-12

Summer Youth Music Camps University of Miami - Frost School of Music music.miami.edu, 305-284-3176

8790 SW 94th St., Miami Cbc4autism.org, 305-271-8790 Our center offers special programs including school, ABA therapy, summer camp, building foundations and music therapy (Medicaid accepted)

The Hammocks KinderCare Learning Center 14387 SW 96th St., Miami kindercare.com, 305-388-9526

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Thomas Armour Youth Ballet

Baby Stars

5818 SW 73rd St., South Miami taybballet.org, 305-667-5543

3565 NE 207th St., Suite A-9, Aventura baby-stars.com, 305-466-1886

Tropical Park Tennis Center

Big Red Truck Events

7900 SW 40th St., Miami tropicalparktennis.com, 305-226-8315

Tumblebees Gymnastics 6950 SW 117th Ave., Miami tumblebeesgymnastics.com, 305-596-BEES (2337)

Westminster Christian School 6855 SW 152nd St., Palmetto Bay wcsmiami.org, 305-233-2030

Young Musicians' Camp University Of Miami, Gusman Concert Hall 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables youngmusicianscamp.com, 305-238-8937

Zoo Miami Foundation

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12400 SW 152nd St., Miami Zoomiami.org, 305-255-5551 Zoo Miami Summer Camp. Bring your child for a fun-filled learning experience, as they immerse into the world of wildlife at zoo camp. For more information visit our website or send an email to zoocamp@zoomiami.org.

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20300 NE 24th Ave., Aventura bstcsoccer.com, 800-509-5344

Bubbles Swim School 20350 NE 26th Ave., Miami 2225 NE 121 St., North Miami bubbles-swimschool.com, 305-961-1800 Learn to swim in 10 lessons.

Camp Greynolds 18601 NE 22nd Ave., North Miami Beach 305-945-3425

Camp Live Oak campliveoakfl.com, 305-940-4748 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 – 8. Teen program, ages 14-16. Counselors are certified teachers. Weekly/Sibling discounts, Bus service and lunch available.

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Greynolds Park, 17530 W. Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach 305-948-2891, 305-944-6111

Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami arshtcenter.org, 786-468-2270

18900 NE 25th Ave., North Miami Beach marjcc.org, 305-932-4200

American TaeKwonDo Academy

Gym Kidz

2026 NE 155th St., North Miami Beach campkarate.com, 305-945-4445

2038 NE 155th St., North Miami Beach gymkidzgymnastics.com, 305-944-4277

Aventura Learning Center

Hebrew Academy Summer Program

2221 NE 171st St.,, North Miami Beach aventuralearningcenter.net, 786-629-7777

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Brazilian Soccer Training Center

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Jungle Island 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami jungleisland.com, 305-400-7000

Live! Modern School of Music 1788 Sans Souci Blvd., North Miami liveschoolofmusic.com, 305-893-0191

Master Sang's TNT Martial Arts mastertntacademy.com Aventura: 305-785-2286 Miami Beach: 305-724-0289

Miami Children’s Museum 980 Macarthur Causeway, Miami Miamichildrensmuseum.org, 305-373-5437 Each week at MCM’s Explorers camp, campers will discover a new sport and explore the countries where it is most popular.

Campers will work closely with a sports coach, a visual artist and the museum’s team of professional actors, the MCM players! To register, email yanet@miamichildrensmuseum.org.

Miami Auto Museum & KidsZone Arcade 2000 NE 146th St., North Miami Kids@dezercollection.com, 305-503-4023 Field trips: camps – schools – scouts – birthday parties – mitzvahs – events. Amazing exhibits: Seeing is believing!

Much more than a museum! 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily.

Miami City Ballet School 2200 Liberty Ave., Miami Beach Miamicityballet.org/school, 305-929-7007 Join us this summer!

Children’s Summer Dance/July 11th – 29th/3-10 yr. old Young Dancer Intensive/July 25th – Aug. 5th/9-12 yr. old Contact school@miamicityballet.org

Miami Country Day School 601 NE 107th St., Miami Summer.miamicountryday.org, 305-779-7350 Discover our 2016 summer programs! Day camp, summer academies, sports camps, travel programs and specialty camps!

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Modeling Camp 17375 Collins Ave., North Miami Modelingcamp.com, 888-757-5575 Modeling Camp invites all girls to explore the world of modeling and fashion this summer! From photo shoots to fashion shows, personal grooming and more….

This is the ideal camp for ALL fashionistas!

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

St. Patrick Catholic Preschool 3885 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach stpatrickmiamibeach.com, 305-538-8004

Teatro Prometeo At The Koubek Center Miami Dade College, 2705 SW 3rd St., Miami prometeotheatre.com, 305-237-3262 Children 6-12 Summer Theatre Camp for Kids in Spanish!!

Acting,dancing, making arts and crafts while practicing Spanish and creating a show!

The Cushman School 592 NE 60th St., Miami, cushmanschool.org, 305-757-1966

The Learning Nest 1801 NE 2nd Ave., Miami, mylearningnest.com, 786-414-8968

The Montessori Academy At St. John’s 4760 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach miamibeachmontessori.com, 305-534-8234 Themed summer camp for ages 16 months – 7 years.

Universal Dance Studios 18401 NE 19th Ave., North Miami Beach universaldancestudiosmiami.com, 305-937-2513

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RESIDENTIAL American Sports Academy at Casa de Campo Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, La Romana, Dominican Republic americansportsacademydr.com, 203-733-7890 We aim to prepare young athletes to reach the next level of competition in the warm and fun atmosphere of Casa de Campo Resort & Villas.

Aquanuts - Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa Summer Camp 100 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan, FL aquanutskids.com, 561-540-4833

Camp Boggy Creek 30500 Brantley Branch Road, Eustis, FL Boggycreek.org, 352-483-4200

Camp Pillsbury 315 S. Grove Ave., Owatonna, MN camppillsbury.com, 507-214-2200

Camp Pinewood 300 Orrs Camp Road, Hendersonville, NC camppinewood.net, 800-832-5539

Camp SAY: For Young People Who Stutter 179 Blue Star Way, Hendersonville, NC Campsay.org, 828-393-4244 A life-changing camp for kids who stutter (8-18), hosted at Blue Star Camp, an ACA facility, in North Carolina.

Summer 2016: August 2-16.

Circle F Dude Ranch Camp 5301 Dude Ranch Road, Lake Wales, FL circlefduderanchcamp.com, 863-676-4113

Foundation For Dreams, Inc / Dream Oaks Camp Bradenton, FL foundationfordreams.org, 941-746-5659

New Image Weight Loss Camp @ Vanguard Seacamp 1300 Big Pine Ave., Big Pine Key seacamp.org, 305-872-2331

Seaworld & Busch Gardens Adventure Camp swbg-adventurecamps.com, 800-406-2244

Valley View Ranch Equestrian Camp Cloudland, GA valleyviewranch.com, 706-862-2231 Horse lovers' paradise since 1954! A'top Lookout Mountain, for 50 girls, 8-17; 1 to 9 weeks, 600 acres, English, Western, Barrels, Vaulting and Trails. CHA instructors teach beginner to advanced riders. Spend 4-6 hours daily on your own camp horse. The Jones family are third generation horse lovers, camp administrators, and equine educators making girls dreams come true!

YMCA Camp Winona 898 Camp Winona Road, Deleon Springs, FL campwinona.org, 386-985-4544 Summer Happens Here at Camp Winona! Offering archery, arts and crafts, teambuilding, sports & games, dance and cheerleading, drama, nature study, gaga pit, hiking and more round out our land activities. On the water we have swimming, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, fishing and water toys. Camp Winona is “a place in the woods that finds a place in your heart.”

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Away Camps: Letting Go Helps Kids Grow

BY GAYLA GRACE Sleep-away camp was just what Ally needed in order to gain independence and confidence, marveled her mom, Sharon.

“She found a whole new group of girls and had a ball,” Sharon said. “She’s had a hard time with girls beginning in grade 4, so it was great for her to bond with girls in a different setting.”

Starting at age 9, Ally went away to camp for a week. The following summer she begged for it to be four weeks. Her parents were delighted.

Time away from parents helps kids learn how to make their own decisions without checking with Mom or Dad first, and residential camp provides the perfect training ground, says Michael Thompson in his book, “Homesick and Happy: How Time Away From Parents Can Help a Child Grow” (2012).

If you’d like your kids to develop maturity and gain independence (and if you’d like to begin learning to let go yourself) it’s time to start researching sleep-away camps. Week- or month-long stays away from home give kids opportunities to experience adventures they’d never find at home.

Asking other parents what camps their kids attend can be helpful; having a friend go with your child is a beautiful thing for parents leery of separation.

To find a camp that fits your child’s needs, seek out opinions from friends and neighbors, ask teachers and church counselors, attend camp fairs and explore options on your own. Residential camps of all kinds and sizes are located all across the country, so there’s sure to be one your child can love and from which he can gain valuable skills.

Camp counselor Jamie Newman expresses enthusiasm for sending kids to camp. “Camp encourages kids to try new things and teaches them confidence

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through new experiences. They learn valuable life lessons when encouraged to work through their fears to try something even if it doesn’t feel comfortable to them.

Also, when kids are thrown together in a cabin for a week, they’re forced to learn how to get along with others and often build lasting relationships that can continue when they return home.”

Need more convincing? Here are a few thoughts to consider: 1) Camp builds maturity and allows children the chance to make their own decisions in a safe, caring environment.

Kids benefit from new relationships with camp counselors who care about them and want to help them with everyday struggles.

2) Camp forces kids to unplug from technology and enjoy the beauty and benefits of nature. Through outside activities, kids find new hobbies without academic pressure or expectations. Kids gain selfconfidence through trying new things and discovering talents they didn’t know they had.

3) Camp teaches good sportsmanship by encouraging each child to be fair and kind. Team activities teach kids how to cooperate with each other and the value of getting along with others though working together and supporting one another.

4) Camp fosters new friendships with kids who come from varying backgrounds – helping kids gain an understanding of how others live outside their community.

In a relaxed atmosphere, kids easily make friends while they play, sing, work, eat and bunk together.

5) Camps creates life-long memories of new adventures in places they’ve never experienced before. Camp offers carefree days where kids can learn how to thrive outside the structure of over-scheduled days.

TIPS FOR LETTING GO

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Let your child have trial runs being away from you by permitting sleepovers.

Don’t show anxiety to your child – it will make it hard on him.

Have a plan for yourself: Get a project done that you’ve never had time for, go on a trip with your spouse, etc.

Remember: Two of the greatest gifts you can give your child are confidence and independence.

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PARENTS AND "CHILD SICKNESS"

When it comes to sending a child to sleep-away camp, plenty of parents say, “Well, she’s ready for camp, but I’m not ready for her to leave!”

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, homesickness is defined as “distress and functional impairment caused by an actual or anticipated separation from home and attachment objects such as parents.”

In “child sickness,” parents can experience the same thing when their child is away. Those who suffer from the condition feel some form of anxiety, sadness and nervousness, and most distinctly, obsessive preoccupation with thoughts of their child.

“Parents today are more anxious than their peers were 20 and 30 years ago,” says Peg Smith, CEO of the American Camp Association. “That said, the partnerships between parents and camp directors have increased. Parents should share their concerns with camp directors who are prepared to respond with responsible, informed answers.”

Gayla Grace is a writer and mom to five.

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What Parents Do Right: A Girl’s Perspective

BY ALLYSON TOMCHIN Parents, especially moms, walk around thinking about all of the things we need to change, do better and make up for with our kids. We wonder ‘Should I have bought them this phone even though they were rude?’ We feel bad for screaming at them. We torture ourselves by trying to figure out if we should do the science fair project for them or if we should excruciatingly wait, watch and let them actually do their own work. We wonder if it is bad that we are still doing their laundry at age 17 and if we should still be packing their lunch at 14.

We worry about our worry and feel guilty about our guilt.

I am Solution Focused therapist who has been practicing for 22 years. My formal training is following a strengths-based model. So instead of focusing on parenting problems, I began to dig up the good stuff, the things we are doing well.

I enlisted an investigative team to find out what parents do “right.” The responses are amazing and a better guide than anything we might dream up ourselves.

(Also you will notice several girls named Sophie; it is a generational thing.)

So for a few minutes, put down the “how to” books and “what not to do” articles and pay close attention.

There are five main themes:

GOOD MORAL COMPASS

A very smart man, Gandhi, once said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”

A very smart girl once said, “The best thing my parents have ever done is to instill their morals onto me and make me understand what it is like to walk in someone else’s shoes before I judge them.”

– Sophie M

INDEPENDENCE

LAUGHTER

One of the most important things I learned is that kids appreciate their independence and not for the reasons you think. I find, as a parent, that letting your kids go out there and get banged up is hard but important.

“I love that my parents give me freedom. They warn me about things, but they understand that I need to learn my own lessons.” – Sophie B “My parents taught me to learn from my mistakes and move on.” – Sophie H

A smile is the cheapest way to improve your looks, and kids really love it when you have fun with them. Both Rebecca M and Sophie B say one of the things they love most about their parents is the “entertainment value,” and they say that sometimes their parents think they are funny when they are not.

They like it when you joke with them and laugh with them and do silly things.

LOVE WHO YOU ARE

Perhaps we can learn from our kids. We can love who we are as parents and recognize we are doing TONS of good stuff.

“My parents taught me to be my own person and independent but ask for help when I need it.” – Marly P “My parents taught me to be the best version of myself that I can be and to love myself.” – Sophie H LOVE UNCONDITIONALLY

Ever wonder why your children are the meanest to you? It is because they know in their subconscious or unconscious mind that it doesn’t matter what they do because you will love them anyway.

This point is especially poignant for me.

I grew up in a pretty wild house, with lots of “crazy” and yelling and screaming, but no matter how many problems my parents had, I knew I was loved no matter what.

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Many feel that way.

“No matter what the situation, they are always there to support and guide me.”

– Sonal H “My mom always puts my brother and I first. I love her because she is AWESOME!” – Rebecca M “I love my mom because she gave up a million things for me filled with a heart of pure love and compassion. She cries with me, and she laughs with me. She makes me tea when I am sad. I am so happy that my friendship with my mom has grown.

I may be taller than her, but I will always look up to her. – Sonnett P Want to learn from your kids? Ask them what you do “right” and keep on doing more of it. * Special thanks to my investigative team of Sophie H, Sophie B and Rebecca M.

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“Dad, you can’t stop until you find them all.” Jessie spoke these words during last year’s Easter egg hunt. Why did my wife, Mattie, and I teach Jessie not to quit when the going gets tough?

Before I discuss the egg collection, let me describe how Jessie ended up hiding 43 eggs for me to find. I carried the large box containing her plastic eggs from the garage to the kitchen. Jessie said, “I’ll go through them and pull out my favorite ones.” I responded, “No more than 36,” thinking that would be plenty for the Easter Bunny (me) to hide.

Jessie sifted through the box and pulled out her favorites. The variety of colors, shapes and sizes in the keeper pile made an impressive collection. Jessie counted them and said, “86.” Before I could repeat, “No more than 36,” my quick thinker said, “I know, I’ll hide half of them, and you can hide the other half.”

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wisely. I did a quick math calculation and to me, 43 eggs vs. 36 didn’t seem like a big deal. I agreed to the negotiated egg-count terms. “Negotiated” sounds better than “I caved.” A daughter’s fluttering eyelashes are hard to resist, especially when she’s wearing an Easter dress.

Egg hiding sure has changed over Jessie’s young life. In her early years, I hopped around the yard and hid both plastic and painted eggs. Jessie always enjoyed finding them, except for the one the dog found first and ate.

However, before too long, Jessie wanted the egg-hiding role. I never imagined I’d have to fight to keep my job as Easter Bunny; I have excellent qualifications. At 6-foot-5, I can hop a lot higher than Jessie.

Mattie has video footage to prove it.

In spite of my superior hopping performance, I’ve shared the egg-hiding job with Jessie for the past few years. I hid the eggs first, then after Jessie found them all, we reversed roles. However, last Easter, Jessie’s 11th, she wanted to go first, so she and Mattie went to the yard with her 43 eggs while I stayed in the house and didn’t look. Alone in the house, I came up with the brilliant plan to hide my eggs inside, which struck me as a win-win for both Easter Bunnies.

I must also share one hide-and-seek rule we implemented long ago so the egg hunt would finish before Christmas. The hider can’t open things and tuck eggs inside.

In other words, the Easter Bunny would never lift the garbage-can lid or open the door to the truck parked in the driveway.

Apparently, Jessie forgot about this standing rule. Luckily, she gave me hints.

“You’re getting warm, hot, cold, colder.”

It’s good she did, too, because I’d still be looking for a few of them.

She hid one egg in a vacant bird’s nest inside the birdhouse. She completely covered one egg with pine straw. Somehow,

she planted one egg in the spouting at the edge of the roof. (Maybe she can hop higher than me?) Jessie propped another egg (the last one I found) on a tree branch 10 yards into the pine woods behind our house.

My most difficult find, though, was the tiny, pink egg Jessie tucked in the exhaust pipe of our van, which was, technically, out-of-bounds in the garage. Unfortunately, she pushed the egg in too far, and it tumbled down the curve in the pipe. I retrieved a flashlight, but couldn’t see it.

Mattie and Jessie stood in the driveway as I started the car, hoping the egg would come out.

I turned the key in the ignition. Mattie said the egg shot out about 10 feet. All outside eggs had been found – not easily, but at least a trip to the mechanic wasn’t necessary.

Jessie found the inside eggs with ease.

(Hey, I followed the rules.)

This year, I’ll be sure to review the Easter Bunny hiding rules before Jessie heads outside with her basket of eggs. I need to prevent exhaustion issues … for me and my car.

Until next month, remember to cherish the moments. Happy Easter!

Patrick Hempfing had a 20-year professional career in banking, accounting and auditing before he became a father at age 44.

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BY CAROL J. ALEXANDER

Like most kids, my son is a perfectionist. The slightest mistake prompts him tear up his drawing in frustration and start over. That was, until we bought him a light table. Now he can trace the good parts of the drawing and finish it the way he wants, saving a lot of time and tears.

Whenever one of my children shows more than a passing interest in something, I like to encourage it. You never know when a hobby will become a vocation.

My son spends hours drawing, coloring and creating works of art in all forms. To encourage him, I’ve done five things that have made a difference.

PROVIDE LESSONS

If your child would like art lessons but you cannot afford them, buy instructional DVDs or books. Or barter. Last summer, a mom in our church who used to work as an artist asked me if I would give her daughter creative writing lessons. Now we meet together on a weekly basis and swap lessons. I teach her daughter writing, and she teaches my son to draw.

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Most parents already have basic art supplies: crayons, coloring books, colored pencils, etc. But if you want to encourage a child who would rather spend an hour drawing and coloring than watching TV, go beyond the basics and buy a few sketch pads, paints and brushes, or pastels. If he sees that you are willing to invest in his interests, he will feel encouraged to continue practicing and improving.

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BY JOANIE COX-HENRY Author J.K. Rowling once said, “I will defend the importance of bedtime stories to my last gasp.” The celebrated Harry Potter author couldn’t be more correct.

In a world where toddlers can access video screens with minimal effort, reading is perhaps more essential than ever. New York-based dad Todd Lawton totally gets that. As the co-founder of Out of Print, a literary-inspired brand that features fashion apparel and accessories for adults and children, Lawton grew up with a passion for books.

“My grandmother was a librarian, and my mother was always a voracious y reader,” Lawton said. “Books were always important in my house. I love the experience of getting into a book and just getting taken away with a story.”

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Lawton started the line six years ago with co-founder Jeff LeBlanc, and it has since grown to include a children’s T-shirt line as well as onesies for infants. From “Goodnight Moon” and “Where The Wild Things Are” to “Charlotte’s Web,” “Madeline” and “Harold and the Purple Crayon,” your child can now rock their favorite story book on a T-shirt through Lawton and LeBlanc’s line. James Franco, Leighton Meester, Emma Watson and Dax Shepard are just a few celebrities who have embraced the Out of Print brand.

“We started our children’s line about 2½ years ago, and we also have a plussize line now for women,” Lawton said.

“It’s important to us to include a variety of sizes and options for our customers.”

When it comes to choosing a favorite accessory out of his line, Lawton said it depends o on the day you ask him.

“I truly love all of our designs, and we got to w work with a really talented artist in creat creating these,” Lawton said. “I’m really lovin loving “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” m men’s T-shirt at the moment.”

Lawton also enjoys sharing his love for literature w with his 2½-year-old daughter, Jane, who wears clothing from his line.

“We rea read so much to Jane,” Lawton said. “My favorite books right now to read with h her are ‘In The Town All Year ‘Round’ an and Richard Scarry books,” Lawton said. ““She’s cognitively absorbing so much.”

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Before I became a mama, I would lament about how stressed I was and indulge in spa days at least once a month.

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Ways to save on a family vacation

BY CAROL J. ALEXANDER

Often, when times are tight, the first thing to go is the family vacation. But by implementing a few unconventional ideas, you can enjoy a time of holiday without going into debt or spending all your savings.

CHANGE YOUR ATTITUDE Many folks think vacationing means spending. Often families do things and buy things they never would otherwise just because they are on vacation. Overcoming this attitude is the first step to saving money. Forgo the expensive restaurants (or even restaurants altogether). If you normally carry your own water bottle on outings, don’t succumb to paying $2 a bottle just because you are on vacation.

Remain cheerful about this restraint and pass this cheerfulness on to your children so they do not feel deprived.

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season. However, you need to know what their peak season is. Florida and other warm climates are busy in the winter months. Appalachian camping peaks during the summer months. Know what the busy season is for the places you want to visit and plan ahead.

think. Cabins and some motels come with kitchens, and most hotels offer refrigerators and microwaves. Cook casseroles and soups the week before your vacation, freeze, and take along in a cooler. Also keep in mind that many hotels allow children to stay for free and offer a complimentary breakfast. Ask before you make your reservations.

ENJOY A STAYCATION Who says you have to travel outside of your region to enjoy time off? Enjoy a “staycation.” I’m typing this story from a blanket on the side of a mountain lake while my family enjoys canoeing and fishing. We are only 20 miles from home.

We packed coolers full of food and drink, brought changes of clothes, all the fishing gear we would need and left for the day.

We are having a marvelous time for less money than the cost of supper at McDonald’s. Put your thinking caps on and come up with things to do in South Florida. Do things that you enjoy but generally don’t get to do as a family because everyone is going in different directions.

ASK FOR DISCOUNTS Last year I traveled to a distant city for a conference and needed to stay in a hotel. I simply asked the person taking my reservations if they had any discounts.

Sometimes you qualify for a senior or AAA discount. I didn’t, but the woman was gracious enough to give me a price cut because it was January and business was slow.

Don’t forgo your family vacation this year. Implement a few of these tips and cherish the time together while your family is still at home to enjoy.

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BY ELIZABETH ROBERTS You gave your toddler a quarter for the gum ball machine, and he lost it. Do you give him another? Or tell him that’s all there is?

Your tween ran jeans through the wash with a gift check in the pocket.

Let it serve as a life lesson in preserving assets? Or call Grandpa to replace it?

Your teen is overdrawn at the bank. Do you float a loan?

In his book, “The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous and Smart About Money” (2015), money columnist Ron Lieber argues that such age-appropriate lessons prepare kids for greater challenges.

“If they screw up, do not bail them out.

Let them live with the consequences,” Lieber says. “We want them to fail early, often and spectacularly.”

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What children learn from early difficulties, experienced in the safety of family, is that recovery, though painful, is possible and life goes on. Moreover, they learn the simple strategy for surviving the potholes: assess savings and calcula calculate how long it will last when given eexpenses, set priorities and seek to incr increase income.

Take the time my son’s friend, Matthew D Del Real, had his youth account go into the red as a result of a phone he bought on eBay. New to the workings of electro electronic fund transfers, he knew the purcha purchase would be debited to his bank accoun account, so he deposited enough money from m mowing lawns to cover it, or so he though thought.

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To p pay off the overdraft fee and the debt, M Matthew relied on savings. Now, he sa says, he makes sure he has enough in the account to cover the unexp pected.

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It was a hard thing to watch – but I did watch, not help.

I can’t say I did the same when he lost his quarter on the way to the gumball machine. The right thing would have been to tell him there were no more quarters. Instead, I gave him another, and I showed him where the pocket on his shorts was located.

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the wash? I gave the required lecture about being more careful and depositing money as soon as it arrives and left my daughter to solve the issue on her own. She wrote a glowing “thank you” note to her grandparents, mentioning her plans for the money, her appreciation – and the unfortunate life lesson she had learned.

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By Colleen Shibley Spring in South Florida is, in my opinion, the best season. The chill in the air has retreated, leaving us with a warm temperatures and a spring breeze. It is the best time to get out and play with your children.

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BY KAREN DEERWESTER, ED.S. Toddlers and preschoolers often act in ways that are completely contrary to their needs. They are exhausted, but instead of putting their heads down and falling asleep, they bounce off the walls. They get a bit mean and ugly, lashing out at everyone and everything around them at a time when they most need hugs and gentleness. Or they negotiate with the tenacity of a hard-edged attorney when what they really need is help getting out of a relentless, no-win spiral.

As one mom said, “I didn’t know I’d need to be a psychologist to understand my preschooler’s behavior.”

The good news is: You don’t need a graduate degree to understand your child.

You do need patience and a moderate amount of time.

Children are newcomers to a very strange world. When your child acts like a creature from another planet, welcome him home. Try not to scream in horror or scrunch up your face in shock. You don’t want to scare the extra-terrestrial, like Gertie screaming at first sight of ET in the movie. It only confuses and upsets him.

You may not understand your child’s behavior initially, but you are on the same side as your child: You are their advocate, their soft place to fall, their comfort and

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their hope. So where do you start when faced with all the confusing contradictions of your child’s behavior?

START WITH YOUR CHILD’S FEELINGS

Here’s one list from Kelly Bartlett, a parenting writer from Portland, of “what’s really going on” under children’s behavior: FEELING LOVED FEELING SATISFIED FEELING CONFUSED FEELING DETACHED FEELING SAFE AND SECURE FEELING SAD FEELING CONNECTED FEELING ANGRY FEELING JOYFUL CAN I DO THINGS FOR MYSELF? AM I CAPABLE? AM I NOURISHED? DO I BELONG? AM I RESPECTED? DO I HAVE POWER? AM I INCLUDED? ARE MY THOUGHTS VALUED? AM I UNDERSTOOD? DO I MATTER?

Young children need loving grown-ups to help them manage all these crazy feelings. So, pause for emotions. Once you have a sense of what might be going on “beneath the surface,” you can begin to help (if your child wants or needs help).

If your child is confused, she might need an explanation or reassurance that

things are OK even if they feel whacky to her. If your child is angry, he might need help understanding why things aren’t the way he thinks they should be.

Children need help learning to think and feel at the same time. Sometimes, they need to have a meltdown or explode first, then think or act.

Of course, no one wants children to feel angry, sad, powerless, confused or, even worse, unloved. Yet they feel these things because they are real people living in a real world.

They deserve respect, kindness and empathy for being little people with feelings. And they need help learning emotional literacy. Emotions must be celebrated and understood, not ignored, dismissed or fixed. (Feel free to stop reading right now and go watch the Disney film, “Inside Out”– it explains everything, even why Sadness is a hero.)

ADDRESS BASIC NEEDS

Ask your child, ask yourself, or guess: What does my child need right now? Is she hungry or sleepy, reacting to overstimulation, or uncomfortable in some physical way (hello, constipation)?

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In most situations, though, you can adjust schedules and routines to help your child manage better: earlier bedtimes, consistent nap schedules, healthy meal times, comfy clothes and shoes. Children need adults who keep them safe physically and also keep them safe emotionally, making those unpopular choices like “more cookies will hurt your tummy.”

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Where’s your oxygen mask? If you misplaced it years ago, it’s time to go find it.

Take care of yourself first. OK, if not first, how about daily? You can only be emotionally present when you have oxygen to breathe. Parents don’t operate much better than children when they are hungry, angry, lonely or tired (H.A.L.T.).

Sometimes, all those things “that lie beneath” the surface are exactly the reminders we need to tweak something in our routines. If something’s not working for you or your child, if you are feeling frazzled and volatile more days than not, it might be time for a change. Slow down.

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themselves for muscles or curves.

Pregnant moms and dads of newborns have relied on “What to Expect When You Are Expecting” for years to define milestones and delightful “firsts,” such as the first tooth, the first step and the first words.

For parents of 10-year-olds, what to expect usually comes down to other warnings: Beware those moody, mean and miserable-to-live-with tweens.

Actually, preteens enter a new stage that is fascinating and full of firsts. It might be a mixed bag with giggles and face-offs, secrets, scowls and stonewalling, but it’s also great fun.

Ten-to-15-year-olds see the world and act differently than both youngsters and teens. These boys and girls experience a growth spurt that covers physical, emotional, psychological and social territory. Brains grow; deep thinking begins.

Hormones kick in, delivering colorful, compelling moods, not to mention love and lust.

To give you an idea of what to look for, here are a several typical characteristics of tweenagers and suggestions to help your kids: WORRYWARTS

Gripped by so many changes, tweens feel stress. Their bodies grow an average 12 inches in height and 20 to 30 pounds in weight in early adolescence (from about age 10 to 15).

All kids grow at different speeds, making nearly everyone in middle school feel either too short or too tall, too puny or too fat. There is even a name for their discomfort: “appearance anxiety.”

Just like Dracula, tweens fear mirrors, half the time anyway. The other half, they obsess in front of mirrors, brushing hair, scanning for pimples and inspecting

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What to do: Get out pictures of yourself at the age of 13. Commiserate about the awkward trials of growing and changing.

Reassure that it will all work out in time.

SOCIAL BUTTERFLIES

For little kids, family is their world.

For tweens, life outside family comes into sharp focus … and beckons. Friends are everything. Fitting in becomes a total preoccupation. Unfortunately, friendships are unstable. Backstabbing and betrayals happen as commonly as sleep-overs. Bullying abounds and threatens everyone. Who’s in and who’s not replays on screens, and in texts and blogs, and makes all of our tweens crazy with insecurity labeled “social anxiety.”

What to do: Insist on limits with regard to social media and smartphones. Enforce no connective devices during dinner or family activities so kids get a break from their frenetic social lives.

COMEDIANS

Even amidst all the drama, tweens love to laugh. As their brains grow, the sense of humor develops. In a national survey of middle-school educators for “The Roller-Coaster Years: Raising Your Child Through the Maddening Yet Magical Middle School Years,” teachers applauded tweens over and over for their clever, sophisticated and frequent jokes as well as their hilarious company.

What to do: Use humor instead of yelling.

Watch funny movies together.

TORN BETWEEN TWO WORLDS

Kids this age have one foot stuck in childhood and the other one jumping ahead into the teenage years. Kids feel sad about leaving childhood behind, and scared; at the same time, they are eager to take risks and act all grown up. It’s

confusing for them and for parents. One minute your daughter gets out the old box with all the Barbies, and the next she pesters to wear make-up or belly-bearing tops. Your son impresses you by offering to mow Grandpa’s lawn (so mature and thoughtful), and soon after he’s squabbling like a toddler with his younger siblings.

What to do: Be patient and allow your son or daughter those moments to still savor being a child. It will all be over soon enough.

ACTIVISTS

If tweens have one mantra, think “It’s not fair!” Looking out into the world and capable of making intellectual judgments, boys and girls can’t help but see injustice, racism, pollution and other evils in the world. Their youthful energy and innocence fires them up to make things right and make the world a better place. Don’t be surprised to see your tweens launch campaigns and rally support for local issues or national challenges. They’re eager to build homes for Habitat for Humanity or collect clothes or donations to send to earthquake victims a hemisphere away.

What to do: Empower your child to follow those activist urges.

Heaven knows there’s much work to do to save the world. We are lucky to have youth to take on the tasks.

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Tweens crave independence and freedom from parental authority. They begin a separation process that ends when they leave home after high school for college, the military or other plans. Part of this struggle descends into battling for that independence. Curfews, rules, family obligations like chores, demands of school work – all these trigger showdowns.

Sometimes parents can feel as if they are in a daily war zone.

What to do: Realize that giving new freedoms, such as a later curfew, gives you effective leverage. When your tween misbehaves or acts immaturely, talk about that impending driver’s license that most kids anticipate. Talk about needing to be able to trust your tween’s judgment before you can entrust them with the car.

PUPPY LOVERS

Did you know that people remember their first love at age 10 with the most clarity? That’s what researchers at the University of Michigan discovered. Lead professor Martha McClintock, chair of the committee on biopsychology, said the brain imprints this puppy love because of development and hormones. We may dismiss such puppy love, but to tweens, the longing and passion feels overwhelming. These are the years of the first crush, the first kiss and the first broken heart. It all happens so fast and furious that it is hard to keep up with the break-ups and make-ups.

What to do: Offer condolences when your tween moons over a crush or suffers a romantic rejection.

Knowledge is key to raising a tween.

Savor accompanying your child to that first concert. Talk about that first temptation to smoke or drink. Above all else, know that tweens need you more now than at any other stage.

So take a deep breath to weather the challenges … and enjoy this age.

Margaret Sagarese is the coauthor of Boy Crazy and Good Parents/Tough Times.

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social » connecting

Surefire Ways to Connect with Your Grandkids via Technology

BY GAYLA GRACE Grandparent relationships are special,

connect with your grandchildren, as you

have a meaningful conversation with

see each other while talking. Your grand-

grandparents.

but they can’t always take place in close

kids will love using Skype to demonstrate

proximity. Through technology, however,

a science project or show off pictures from

and Facebook is one site used often by

we have a variety of ways to stay con-

a cheerleading competition.

kids and adults. It offers grandparents a

nected to our grandchildren, regardless of where they live.

2. Texting: Most kids carry cell phones

3. Facebook: Social media sites abound

unique way to keep up with events and

and text with each other nonstop. You

pictures your grandchildren are sharing

Here are a few ideas to help strengthen

might feel intimidated to start the texting

with friends. You may not be comfortable

your grandchild/grandparent relationships

routine, but once you develop the habit,

posting to Facebook but can easily log in

through technology:

you’ll discover how easy it is to fire off a

and view what your grandchildren post.

text and find out what’s happening with

In addition to status updates, teens love to

connect with your grandchildren. All you

your grandchild. One grandparent who

post pictures from everyday events, their

need is a personal computer with an inter-

texts frequently with her grandchild says,

latest game, project, school, or other fun

net connection and a built-in or clip-on

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social » connecting Time allows you to see your grandchil-

you to try them. If you’re a tech-savvy

She encourages grandparents to “learn

dren while you converse through a video

grandparent, you might enjoy branching

new technology if that’s what it takes to

call. Introduced by Apple, FaceTime is

out into other forms of technology after

stay in touch with loved ones.” The next

available through the iPhone 4 or later,

mastering the basics if you find it helps

time your grandchildren come to visit is

Ipad2 or later, iPad Mini, iPod touch

connect you to your grandchildren.

a good opportunity to ask about their pre-

4th gen or later, and Mac with Mac OS

It’s not unusual for grandchildren and

ferred way to connect. Let them introduce

X v10.6.6 or later. It’s easy to use and

grandparents to live miles away from one

you to new technology and practice using

conveniently connects you with another

other. However, that doesn’t have to pre-

it together so you’re comfortable with it

Facetime user over a Wi-Fi or cellular data

vent a meaningful relationship. You may

before trying it on your own. Keep an

connection. It’s another great way for you

hesitate in the beginning to venture out

open mind regarding how technology can

to personally see smiling faces and proud

into the world of technology, but you’ll

nurture long-distance relationships. Don’t

expressions as your grandchildren share

soon discover it’s worth the effort.

despair if your grandchildren move across

experiences with you.

It’s easy to be intimidated by technology

5. Twitter/Instagram/Pinterest, etc.: A

the country or if you’re unable to visit

due to lack of knowledge. Mary Larmoy-

them as often as you’d like. Nurture your

variety of other social media sites can be

eux, co-author of “The Grand Connection:

grandparent/grandchildren relationships

used to promote communication between

365 Ways to Connect with Your Grand-

through the latest technology to help fos-

you and your grandchildren. The key lies

child’s Heart,” says she had to learn to be

ter engaging and meaningful interactions.

in what sites your grandchildren enjoy

uncomfortable as she discovered the best

using and whether they can convince

ways to connect with her grandchildren.

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Tasting party lets kids set the menu for school meals

BY BRITTANY SHAMMAS SUN SENTINEL

Breanna Kerin took a bite out of the buffalo chicken wrap, then waved her hands in front of her face and hurried off to a table stocked with cups of water.

“That was so spicy!” she said. “It felt like they put five pounds of hot sauce in it.” A 10-year-old elementary school student, she’s no ordinary food critic. But she’s exactly the type Broward County School District administrators wanted for an important assignment in February: deciding which items should be added to school breakfast and lunch menus.

Hundreds of kids from Oakland Park Elementary and Westpine Middle spent part of their Friday sampling meals

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including chicken and waffle bites, egg

servings of fruit, vegetables, whole grains

and cheese sliders and breakfast tacos dur-

and proteins. They’re provided by vendors

ing a food show at Pompano Beach High.

who hand out the samples during the food

Their ratings will be used to determine

fair, and reviewed by district dietitians

which of the 35 items the district orders.

before being purchased.

This was the third year administrators

But if the new food was healthy, it

in the district’s food services department

didn’t slow down the kids: Many gave

have let students be the judges.

rave reviews.

“It used to be what we liked,” said

Fourth-grader Franklin Cruz said he

Mary Beth McDonald, an area supervisor

loved “all of it” — especially the breakfast

for Food and Nutritional Services. “We

taco.

would order it and then it would tank.

“It just has a good texture to it,” said

Finally we got smart and said, ‘Our cus-

the 10-year-old, a fan of anything that’s

tomers are children, so we’ll coordinate an

spicy. “Like, the inside of my mouth feels

event, make it fun and let them choose.’”

like there’s a party inside it.”

Each item had to meet federal regulations, which mandate a certain number of

He and his classmates thought it was pretty cool that the district gave them a

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education » food say. Nyzaiah Lopes, who hopes to be a professional food critic one day, declared it the best day ever, noting that in addition to getting to sample the food, they got a break from school.

And, the fourth-grade student added, “we get a choice for once in our lifetime.”

The winners are expected to be named by early March, after the votes are tallied.

Last year’s standout items were taco lasagna and Cuban pork sandwiches. On Feb. 12, exit polling suggested that cinnamon bites, which got a stamp of approval from Breanna, may be among student favorites.

One thing she didn’t like was hummus.

“It tasted like a bird just ate it and threw it up,” Breanna said. Another perk of having kids review the food? They have

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‘It’s just math!’

education

» math

Preschoolers can do more than we might think

BY JOHN HIGGINS TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY

Preschools typically leave math for

On a recent morning in South Seattle, Kristin Alfonzo challenged her preschoolers to make the number 7 using beads strung across two rows of pipe cleaners.

One 5-year-old boy slid four beads across the top and three across the bottom. Another did the reverse, and one kid pushed all seven on one row.

“I see many different ways of making 7!” Alfonzo said over the ruckus of kids counting out loud.

grasp simple addition - three beads plus

grade school, believing 4- and 5-year-olds

four beads makes seven beads - even if

aren’t old enough to understand what 7

they can’t yet write the equations.

stands for. Decades of brain science now show that waiting is a mistake.

They’re getting a strong start in math with games and playful activities that

Even in the crib, research shows,

show all the ways they can use numbers

infants can tell the difference between

and shapes to describe and measure dif-

eight dots and 16 using an innate “number

ferences and relationships between things.

sense” we share with other species that

Overall, 95 percent of the kindergart-

helps us make some size comparisons

ners at South Shore PreK-8, a combination

without counting.

preschool and elementary school, arrive

By the time they are preschool age, students like the ones in Alfonzo’s class can

with the basic skills they’ll need for elementary-school math, the highest rate in the district and far above the state average,

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students live in low-income families, a group that, on average, tend to arrive behind rather than ahead.

Such success, at South Shore and a growing number of preschools across the nation, is fueling big changes in how math is taught to young children, which typically gets little class time and doesn’t go any deeper than basic counting and memorizing a few shapes.

Seattle’s new subsidized preschool program, which voters approved last year, wants to boost math instruction in many more places, using an approach that’s similar to the one used at South Shore and in Boston Public Schools, an urban district that has boosted third-grade math

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education Instead, teachers infuse math into

scores by improving how math is taught

» math

universal preschool program 10 years

games such as “not my way,” which

ago, educators searched for ways to teach

Alfonzo plays with her students after

young kids math in an age-appropriate,

reading, too. A groundbreaking study in

they’ve warmed up by making the number

but rigorous way.

2007, done by Northwestern University

7.

to 4-year-olds.

Such investments may reap gains in

professor Greg Duncan and others, found

They understood that the Swiss psyAlfonzo made the number 4 with her

chologist Jean Piaget, a towering figure in

that math skills in kindergarten predict

beads, but clutched the board close to her

early-childhood development in the 20th

third-grade test scores in both reading and

chest, challenging the class to guess how

century, had mistakenly led educators to

math – a surprising result that scientists

she did it. The kids groaned each time

vastly underestimate what 4-year-olds can

are still working to understand.

she checked a student’s board and said,

understand about numbers.

But it suggests that a good start in math is key because research also shows that kids who start out behind in the early grades don’t tend to catch up.

Boston and South Shore educators aren’t swapping play time for flashcard drills and worksheets, the fear of those who worry that preschool is becoming too focused on academics.

“That’s a good way to make 4, but it’s not my way.”

children under age 7 didn’t understand

Then she called on the 5-year-old with the hair band. “Rose, how did you do it?”

“I put two on the top and two on the bottom,” Rose said.

“She did it my way!” Alfonzo said.

BOSTON’S EXAMPLE When the city of Boston launched its

Based on his research, Piaget thought

what numbers represented. In his experiments he found that children believed the number of objects in a row increased if those objects were spread out to make the row longer.

Researchers have since shown that children are not fooled if experimenters

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» math

explain the problem in simpler language, and use objects kids care about, such as M&M’s.

“Since Piaget’s days, the field has changed completely, and people now recognize that children come to school with quite rich conceptions of number,” said Daniel Ansari, a neuroscientist at the University of Western Ontario who studies how the brain gets wired for math.

Yet Boston educators also understood that Piaget was right about the need for preschoolers to learn through play, and looked for a curriculum with lots of games

witch’s hat, the only version most kids

and puzzles.

their age see.

They settled on one called Building

“I expect them to pick up scientific

sides meant it was a rhombus, too.

STARTING IN THE CRIB The Building Blocks curriculum is

Blocks, which has received the highest

words like ‘waterproof,’ so why not teach

rooted in decades of research into how

effectiveness rating from the U.S. Depart-

them the word ‘rhombus’ right from the

children learn math, starting in the crib.

ment of Education. The department based

start?” said Laura Shea, a preschool teach-

that rating on two studies in New York

er at the Curley K-8 School in Boston.

state that showed that kids in a number

She and other teachers help students

Brain researchers say that preschoolers can learn more math than they’re usually taught. Researchers have shown

of Building Blocks preschools learned as

learn those terms using a game called

that infants’ ability to tell the difference

much as students who receive individual

“feely box.”

between two groups of dots is part of an

tutoring.

In that exercise, the teacher places a

A recent analysis in Boston shows that

thin foam shape in a box that has holes on

ancient perceptual system we share with mammals and birds.

German neuroscientists recently found

district is getting results, too; on third-

two sides. The students slip their hands

grade math tests, the passing rates of stu-

in the holes, then try to get classmates to

that crows have specialized neurons that

dents in Building Block preschools were

guess what it is by describing what they

fire when they see a specific number of

10 percentage points higher than those

feel.

dots on a touch-sensitive computer screen.

who may have attended preschool else-

“It has four L (right) angles and four

The birds could indicate, by pecking at a

where but weren’t enrolled in the city’s

sides,” said Hoang-Son, a boy at Everett

screen, whether the number of dots they

program.

Elementary, as he cupped his hand around

saw (between one and five) matched a

a rhombus.

previous display.

With Building Blocks, students don’t just learn to count and add. One key part of the curriculum is geometry, which its

“Can you tell us anything else about the sides?” asked his teacher, Sara Gardner.

co-creator, University of Denver professor Douglas Clements, says is key for under-

“All the sides are the same length,” he said.

standing mathematical relationships. Bos-

Someone guessed correctly that it was

ton preschoolers are taught, for example,

a square, but Gardner pushed for more,

that triangles don’t always resemble a

until Hoang-Son confirmed that the equal

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Crows, of course, can’t write equations.

Humans develop that skill through developing new connections in different parts of the brain that tie our natural intuition about numbers to the words and symbols of formal mathematics.

How fast children make those connec-

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» math

tions depends on many factors, including

“You can count whatever you want:

And Seattle did not choose Building

genetics and home learning opportunities.

insects, butterflies, rubber duckies, even

Blocks, although its new preschools will

rubber people. I count how many sisters I

use approaches that draw from the same

more quickly because, on average, they

have. Guess how many sisters I have? Six,

well of research and have been successful

talk more with their parents about the dif-

and I have one brother.”

elsewhere.

Wealthier children tend to build them

ferences in quantity – noticing which tree

In New Jersey, for example, fifth-grade

in the park is tallest or measuring flour

A MATTER OF TRAINING There’s no guarantee that Seattle’s pre-

students who spent two years in state-

and sugar to make cupcakes.

school program will see the same results

funded preschools were ahead of other

as the one in Boston.

classmates by about three-quarters of a

One big step in children’s mathematical development occurs when they realize

One key to Boston’s success is that the

that the last M&M they count in a handful

school district provides most of the city-

No one approach will work for all kids.

is special because it represents the total

funded preschool classes and keeps a tight

In Alfonzo’s class, for example, one girl

quantity - the principal known as cardi-

leash on quality. In Seattle, preschool

still had trouble understanding numbers

nality. That’s also a concept that children

classes will be run by many organizations.

past four near the end of the year.

learn through board games, when they

While Seattle’s providers will get coach-

year, according to a 2013 study.

But the hope is to ensure that most are

don’t count the square they’re sitting on

ing, it may not be as intensive as the

like Zachary, a South Shore 5-year-old

because it was counted the previous turn.

training teachers get in Boston, or even at

who, in making 10 in the “not my way,”

South Shore, which benefits from a pri-

game, slid two groups of five beads across

vate annual grant of $1 million.

in a single push, without counting.

Children typically learn that by age 3 or 4, but some struggle with it late into elementary school.

Sharon Griffin, a cognitive psychologist and leading authority on early-childhood

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math, said she often saw children from low-income homes who couldn’t do sim-

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When asked to add 4 and 2 in their heads, they would include the number 4 in their count and say the answer is 5, said Griffin, professor emerita of education and psychology at Clark University in Massachusetts.

Preschools, many believe, can help prevent that by infusing playful math instruction throughout the day.

In Boston, teachers have found that students love math games as much as listening to stories.

“It’s just math,” a 5-year-old gushed one June morning at Everett Elementary.

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Keeping kids’ sports costs under control

BY NATHANIEL SILLIN PRACTICALMONEYSKILLS.COM

it’s not only important to plan and budget

child plays, you may end up buying addi-

for it, but also to find ways to save:

tional coverage beyond what your family

Link up with other parents. Whatever the

Most parents put countless miles on

health insurance allows.

the car driving kids back and forth from

sport, your first source of intelligence

Buy used. For equipment or uniforms,

various practices and games throughout

is with parents who already have kids

see if there are safe options to buy used.

elementary and secondary school.

playing. Discuss everything from the best

Auction sites may provide some solutions

program for your child to individual costs

while many communities known for par-

ing and purchasing of uniforms, equip-

and fees – and don’t forget to ask them

ticular sports may have used equipment

ment and lessons are eye-opening. A 2014

how they’ve kept their budget in line.

stores that can cut your bills extensively.

The actual dollars behind all that driv-

Schedule for the best discounts. Don’t miss

study by the Utah State University’s Fami-

Negotiate shared transportation and group

lies in Sport Lab (usufamiliesinsportlab.

sales on merchandise or discounts on

fees when possible. Again, join with other

com) shows the average annual family

training and activity fees. Paying early on

parents to see if there are cheaper ways to

financial investment in youth sports was

merchandise, sports camp or pre-season

travel, buy gear, find practice space and

$2,292.42. Other research indicates that

activity fees can save significant money.

get group lessons. Share spending tips and

many parents spend much more.

Above all, avoid late registration fees.

discounts via email or social media.

Whether your child’s interest in sports

Make sure your child’s health insurance is

is temporary or a long-term commitment,

adequate. Depending on what sport your

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in your neighborhood

SPRING 2016

MIAMI-DADE ST. PATRICK’S DAY IRISH FESTIVAL

EASTER AT THE FARM 2016

March 12. Traditional and contempo-

EASTER BUNNY AND BRUNCH

March 12-13, 19-20, 25-27. Egg hunt,

March 13. Girls ages 3 and older. Spe-

rary Irish music, Irish crafts, Irish food,

paddleboats, pony and hay rides, race

cial brunch and get a chance to meet and

clowns, face painting, giant slide and

track, and access to the children’s zoo.

take a picture with the Easter Bunny. 9:30-

rock-wall climbing. Noon-6 p.m. Fred B.

Pinto’s Farm, 14890 SW 216th St., Miami.

10:30 a.m. American Girl Miami, 8888 SW

Hartnett Ponce Circle Park, 2800 Ponce de

Visit website for prices. 305-258-6067 or

136th St., Suite #395A, Miami. $25 per

Leon Blvd., Coral Gables. 305-949-8400 or

pintofarm.com

person. RSVP. 877-247-5223 or american-

emeraldsocietysfl.com

girl.com SPRING FEST March 19. DJ, free bounce houses, egg

hunt, food trucks and more. 10 a.m.-2p.m.

Ed Burke Recreation Center, 11400 NE 9th Court, Biscayne Park. biscayneparkfl.gov PINECREST GARDENS 13TH ANNUAL EGGSTRAVAGANZA

March 19. Egg hunt, prizes, face painting, balloon art, interactive games, music, crafts, petting zoo, storytelling, food and

March 19, 8pm • March 20, 1pm

wildlife show. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest. $7.

305-669-6990 or pinecrestgardens.com

March 21

4:30pm 7:30 pm

April 24 7:30pm

SPRING FEST March 19. Visit website for more infor-

mation. Ed Burke Recreation Center, 11400 NE 9th Court, Biscayne Park. 305893-3711 or biscayneparkfl.gov

Great shows at the NEW Lauderhill Performing Arts Center Northeast corner of Sunrise & 441 For tickets: (954) 777-2055 or www.LPACFL.com

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SOUTH FLORIDA PARENTING AT BUNNY PALOOZA

March 25-27. South Florida Parenting will host the Kids Zone pavilion with Easter crafts, a Bunny Scavenger Hunt, games, prizes and giveaways. Other activities include an Easter Parade, costumed characters, rides and bounce houses.

Spring Break Camps MARCH 14-18

Child with a valid South Florida Kids Fun Pass will be admitted free with a paid adult. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Miami Seaquarium, 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne. Adult, $43.99; children 3-9, $34.99. miamiseaquarium.com MEGA EGGA HUNT March 25-27. Bounce houses, face

painting, arts and crafts, music, rides and the Easter bunny. Easter Brunch on Sunday. Visit website for information. $39.95;

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Children must bring a packed lunch.

children 3-10, $32.95. Parking, $10. Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami.

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305-400-7000 or jungleisland.com/

10 a.m.-noon. Coral Gables War Memorial

for children, music and photos with the

megaeggahunt

Youth Center, 405 University Drive, Coral

Spring Bunnies. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Pelican

Gables. 305-460-5600

Community Park, 18115 N. Bay Road,

LITTLE FARM EASTER EGG HUNT March 26. Egg hunts, petting farm, pony

Sunny Isles Beach. Rides, $5. sibfl.net

rides and farm tour. Bring a container to

GREAT EGG SAFARI 2016 March 26-27. Continuous egg hunts,

collect eggs. Call or visit website for times.

face painting, bounce houses, rock climb-

ST PATRICK’S DAY! FOOD & TUNES March 26. Visit website for more infor-

The Little Farm, 13401 SW 224th St.,

ing, the Easter Bunny and holiday treats

mation. Ed Burke Recreation Center,

Goulds. Adults $7; children, $16. RSVP.

for the animals. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Zoo

11400 NE 9th Court, Biscayne Park. 305-

305-258-3186 or thelittlefarm.us

Miami, 12400 SW 152nd St., Miami.

893-3711 or biscayneparkfl.gov

EGG SCRAMBLE March 26. Egg hunt, rides, crafts for

children, music and photos with the

Adults, $19.95; ages 3-12, $15.95. 305251-0400 or zoomiami.org

BROWARD FORT LAUDERDALE ST. PATRICK’S PARADE & FESTIVAL

Spring Bunnies 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Pelican

HIALEAH ANNUAL EGG-STRAVAGANZA March 26. Egg hunt, entertainment,

Community Park, 18115 N. Bay Road,

food, kids’ zone, photos with the Easter

Sunny Isles Beach. Rides require a wrist-

Bunny, Magic Egg Hunt for adults, and

zones, food and more. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

band which is FREE with a Sunny Isles

more. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Goodlet Park, 4200

Huizenga Plaza, 32 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort

Beach Resident ID Card & $5 without.

W. 8th Ave., Hialeah. Rides, $12; egg hunt

Lauderdale. 954-463-3372 or stpatsftl.com

sibfl.net

& bounce houses, $5; all access event

EGGSTREME EGG HUNT March 26. Helicopter egg drop, prizes,

live music, food trucks, games and rides.

wristband, $15. hialeahfl.gov EGG SCRAMBLE March 26. Egg hunt, rides and crafts

March 12. Parade, entertainment, kid

8TH ANNUAL BRUNCH WITH THE BUNNIES & FRIENDS

March 12. Brunch buffet, games, crafts, meet animals, egg hunt and pictures with

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MARCH 26

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Take-your-own

Free Photo with the Easter Bunny Arts and Crafts Giveaways Face Painting

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Golden Egg Scavenger Hunt

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EGG-STRAVAGANZA

the “Big” Bunny. 9:30 a.m. Sawgrass

over 30,000 marshmallows from a heli-

Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital, 3000

copter, a bounce house, and a visit from

Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs. Ages 1

the Easter Bunny. 2-5 p.m. Boulevard

Oveta McKeithen Recreational Complex,

and older, $15. RSVP. sawgrassnature-

Heights Community Center, 6770 Garfield

445 SW 2nd St., Deerfield Beach. deer-

center.org

St., Hollywood. 954-921-3404, events@

field-beach.com

HOLLYWOOD ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE & FESTIVAL

March 13. Float parade, traditional

March 25. Ages 10 and younger. 6 p.m.

hollywoodfl.org or hollywoodfl.org EGGSTRAVAGANZA! EGG DROP CONTEST March 23. Create cradles or parachutes

ANNUAL EGG HUNT March 26. Prizes, children’s arts and

crafts, and visit with Peter Rabbit. First

Irish entertainment, music, Irish food and

to protect the eggs and help them survive

500 children receive a free pair of bunny

drink, and more. Noon-6 p.m. Hollywood

the fall. Prizes will be awarded to the sur-

ears. 8:30-11 a.m. Pembroke Shores Park,

Boulevard and Harrison Street, downtown

viving egg’s designers. Other art activities

501 SW 172nd Ave., Pembroke Pines. 954-

Hollywood. $10 parking.

will be held throughout the day. Outside

435-6525 or fnovo@ppines.com

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Egg Drop is free. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie.

ROYAL EASTER EGG HUNT March 26. 10 a.m. Pop Travers Field,

$14; Broward County residents, $12. 954-

6250 SW 16th St., Plantation. 954-452-

424-0085 or YoungAtArtMuseum.org

2510 or plantation.org

starting at noon. Maguire’s Hill 16, 535 N.

FLASHLIGHT EASTER EGG HUNT March 24. Ages 7-14. Gifts, prizes and

WESTON’S 2016 ANNUAL ROYAL EGG HUNT March 26. Ages 10 and under. Egg

Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-764-

refreshments. 8 p.m. Constitution Park,

hunt, prizes, photos with the Royal

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Bunny, and bounce houses. Bring basket

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for collecting eggs. 10 a.m.-noon. Weston

MAGUIRE’S HILL 16 ST. PATRICK’S DAY FESTIVAL

March 17. Traditional Irish breakfast menu starting at 8 a.m., and live bands

ST. PATRICK’S DAY DANCE PARTY March 17. Prizes will be given for best

St. Patty’s Day costume. Noon-2 p.m.

Southwest Focal Point Community Center,

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hunts. 7-8:30 p.m. Real Life Church, 4001 NW 63rd St., Coconut Creek. Free. 954698-0903, reallifechurchag@gmail.com or reallifeag.tv SUNDAES WITH THE BUNNY March 19. Games, prizes, visits from

Peter Cottontail, sundae making and a holiday show. 2-4 p.m. Southwest Focal Point Community Center, 301 NW 103rd Ave., Pembroke Pines. Call for prices. 954435-6525 or fnovo@ppines.com SPRING MARSHMALLOW DROP March 19. Egg hunt, the dropping of

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Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Road,

Bring basket to collect eggs. 10 a.m. Coo-

Weston. 954-389-4321 or Westonfl.org

per City Sports Complex, 10300 Stirling Road, Cooper City. Free. 954-434-4300 x

SPRING EGG HUNT AND FESTIVAL March 26. Egg Hunt starts at 10 a.m.

PALM BEACH SOUTH FLORIDA PARENTING AT BREAKFAST & PHOTOS WITH THE BUNNY

March 12. Special activities by South

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Free candy for participants ages 0-8, with

Florida Parenting from 9-11 a.m. Spring

prizes awarded for found Magic Eggs.

ANNUAL EASTER EGG RUN AND PARADE March 26. Ages 4 -12. The Egg Run

Other activities include animal farm,

is divided into age groups. There will be

painting, magic shows and sand art card

hay ride, giant slide, bounce houses, and

prizes for children who find the “Special

craft. 8:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. Palm Beach Out-

climbing wall. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Bamford

Eggs.” 10 a.m. Deerfield Beach Middle

lets, 1751 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, West

Sports Complex, 3801 S. Pine Island

School Athletic Complex, 501 SE 6th

Palm Beach. RSVP. palmbeachoutlets.com

Road, Davie. Free. davie-fl.gov

Ave., Deerfield Beach. deerfield-beach. com

SOUTH FLORIDA PARENTING AT PROMENADE AT COCONUT CREEK EGGSTRAVAGANZA

March 26. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Prizes, bunny hat craft, music, magic, and visits with the bunny. Promenade at Coconut Creek, 4443 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek. thepromenadeatcoconutcreek

cookie decorating, bunny hat craft, face

DELRAY BEACH ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE AND FESTIVAL MARCH

March 11-12. Irish dancing, traditional

SPRING FLING March 26. Egg hunts, arts and crafts, DJ,

pipe & drum bands, food, beer and live

games, spring photo booth, bounce houses

music. Parade followed by mini concert

and more. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Community

on Saturday. Visit website for parade

Park, 7201 NE 8th St., Pompano Beach.

routes. Old School Square, 51 N Swinton

Free. 954-786-4111 or pompanobeachfl.

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COOPER CITY EGG HUNT March 26. Ages 5th grade and under.

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EASTER EGG HUNT

Bunny, food trucks, Bunny Scavenger

Park, 11700 Pierson Road, Wellington.

March 12. Free hot dogs and snacks,

Hunt, crafts, and stage entertainment. Up

Free. wellingtonfl.gov

games, crafts, and pictures with the Eas-

to 3 children, each with a South Florida

ter Bunny. 11 a.m. Glades Presbyterian

Parenting Kids Fun Pass, will be admit-

JUPITER EASTER EGG HUNT March 26. Ages 10 and under. Bounce

Church, 21121 Judge Winikoff Road, Boca

ted free with a paid adult. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

houses, face painting, arts, crafts, tod-

Raton. 561-477-4898 or ellenarm23@

Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza

dler play area, and Easter Bunny. Food

gmail.com

Real, Boca Raton. $7. miznerpark.com

and drinks available for purchase. Bring

IRISH FEST ON FLAGLER March 12-13. Music, dance, Irish mar-

SOUTH FLORIDA PARENTING AT BUNNY FUN TIME

ketplace and international food court.

March 26. Easter Scavenger Hunt with

baskets to collect eggs. Egg Hunt begins at 9:30 a.m. Jupiter Community Center, 200 Military Trail, Jupiter. Free. 561-746-5134

Downtown West Palm Beach. 954-946-

prizes at each Bunny Stop, visits with the

1093 or irishflorida.org

Bunny, train rides, spring cookie decorat-

EGG’STRAVAGANZA March 26. Hay ride, arts and crafts,

ing, bunny craft activities and face paint-

picture with the Easter Bunny. Bounce

ing. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Delray Marketplace,

house, wristbands, food and refreshments.

14851 Lyons Road, Delray Beach. delray-

10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Greenacres Community

market.com

Center, 501 Swain Blvd., Greenacres. Free

LAKE WORTH 10TH ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY CHARITY PARADE

March 13. Parade, live music, food, entertainment. Parade will be along Lake Avenue. Noon. Downtown Lake Worth. wheelsforkids.org SOUTH FLORIDA PARENTING AT SPRING FEST & EGG-A-PALOOZA

March 20. Egg hunts, photos with the

WELLINGTON EGG HUNT March 26. Eggs found with pink bunny

admission. ci.greenacres.fl.us

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Friday, April 15, 2016 8 PM OUT & ABOUT DIRECTORY

The African Children’s Choir melts the hearts of audiences with their charming smiles and delightful African tunes, accompanied by ethnic instrumentation.

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VETERANS PARK EGG HUNT March 26. School of Rock performance

following egg hunt. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Veterans Park, 802 NE 1st St., Delray Beach.

561-243-7350 or Murrell@mydelraybeach. com POMPEY PARK EGG HUNT March 26. Games, prizes, and music.

11 a.m.-2 p.m. Pompey Park, 1101 NW 2nd St., Delray Beach. 561-243-7356 or SmithRa@mydelraybeach.com CATHERINE STRONG EGG HUNT AND KIDS SPRING FEST

March 26. Games, music, food, face painting and giveaways. Noon-3 p.m. 1500 SW 6th St., Delray Beach. 561-243-7194 or Lawsone@mydelraybeach.com FLAGLER MUSEUM EASTER EGG HUNT March 26. Pictures with the Easter

Bunny, crafts, face painting, balloon sculptures, and games. 9 a.m. Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, One Whitehall Way, Palm Beach Adults, $18; children, $15.

561-655-2833 or flaglermuseum.us ANNUAL SPRING EGG-STRAVAGANZA March 26. Ages 1-12. Rock wall, face

painting, and meet Peter Cottontail. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Barrier Free Park, 3111 S Con-

OUT & ABOUT DIRECTORY

gress Ave., Boynton Beach. 561-742-6550 or boynton-beach.org/recreation EASTER EGG HUNT March 26. The bunny will be hopping through and dropping off some special eggs.

Please bring a basket. Call for more information. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Cool Beans, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens.

Ages, 2-6, $10.95; 6 months-2, $8.95. 561627-1782 or CoolBeansPlayCafe.com

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» virus

South Florida takes aim at Zika

BY DIANE C. LADE SUN SENTINEL

Even as public health guidelines regarding the Zika virus change daily, South Florida health care officials and community agencies are joining forces to stop the mosquito-borne disease’s spread.

Their three-pronged attack: control the mosquito population with stepped-up spraying programs; educate the public about mosquito bite and breeding prevention; and properly diagnose and test people who think they may have contracted the virus.

“We don’t want people to panic about every mosquito bite. We want to protect them,” said Dr. Ana Puga, a pediatric infectious disease specialist and the medical director of the Comprehensive Family AIDS Program at the Children’s Diagnostic and Treatment Center in Fort Lauderdale.

In February, the state activated a new Zika Virus Information Hotline. Residents, visitors and potential future tourists can call 855-622-6735 to ask questions about the virus and the state’s preparedness efforts. The hotline, managed by the state Department of Health, will be staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There is also information at cdc.gov.

Puga and other local physicians are juggling issues like emerging recommendations from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about Zika protection, the limited availability of test kits and nervous patients. While the virus causes fairly mild symptoms, doctors say the public’s fear level has been ramped up by the disease’s possible linkage to severe prenatal birth defects if pregnant women become infected.

“Whenever something involves pregnant women or babies, it gets a lot of attention,” said Dr. Aaron Elkin, a Hollywood obstetrician-gynecologist and chairman of the Broward County Medical Association’s advisory committee.

“Patients are asking us questions: What should I do? What are the symptoms?”

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By mid-February, there were 20 confirmed Zika cases in eight Florida counties, including three in Broward County and seven in Miami-Dade County. All involved people who had been infected while traveling in other countries. None were pregnant women.

Officials want to keep what’s now a handful of Florida cases from becoming a local, fast-moving epidemic, as it has in South America, Central America and the Caribbean. South Florida, in particular, is on high alert because many local residents have ties to the countries most affected by Zika and travel there frequently.

The CDC has advised pregnant women, or women thinking about becoming pregnant, to postpone trips to 30 countries, including Brazil, Jamaica, Colombia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Venezuela.

South Florida physicians and hospitals are receiving in-person or online counseling from state and federal health officials about how to diagnose and treat the disease, as well as how to determine when patients should be tested.

Among the new guidelines, physicians are warning patients to abstain from sex, or to have their male partners wear protection, particularly if pregnancy is involved, if one of them recently traveled to a Zikaaffected area. The CDC issued a warning about sexual transmission after three cases were confirmed.

The fact that only one in five of those affected by Zika show symptoms makes deciding when and how to test pregnant

patients tricky, Elkin said. According to CDC guidelines, he orders testing for these patients if they have traveled to Zika-affected areas within the past two to 12 weeks and show signs of the disease, which include fever, rash and conjunctivitis.

The guidelines advise ultrasounds for pregnant women who were in Zika countries during the same time period, even if they have no symptoms, in order to check for signs microcephaly, or abnormally small head development, the main birth defect linked to the Zika virus.

State health officials said people, pregnant or not, who think they might have Zika should go to their doctor, who will determine whether they meet CDC guidelines for testing.

There are two types of tests: PCR, which can detect the active Zika virus; and an antibody test, which determines whether someone has been exposed to Zika.

In both cases, the required samples can be collected and sent to the state’s laboratory for testing.

There is no vaccine or specific treatment for the Zika virus. The CDC advises patients get plenty of rest, drink fluids and take acetaminophen, like Tylenol, for pain relief. Aspirin or other non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs should be avoided, the CDC said.

People should wear long sleeves and pants to avoid being bitten, as well as applying mosquito repellent.

Elkin said it is safe for pregnant women to protect themselves with DEET spray, according to the CDC, as long as it is used according to product directions – which limit how much product should be used and how long it should be on the skin.

Children younger than 2 months old should not be sprayed with DEET at all.

County officials with the Florida Department of Health have started distributing Zika prevention posters, fliers and palm cards to schools, hospitals and doctor offices, civic buildings and grocery stores.

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Staff writer Skyler Swisher contributed to this report.

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Health care officials say controlling the mosquito population and keeping people from being bitten is critical, as a traveler infected in another country could start a Florida outbreak if bitten by a local bug.

It’s crucial to take action now, they said, before peak mosquito breeding months arrive. Their advice: Drain or cover even small amounts of standing water, as the Aedes mosquito can breed in as little as a bottle cap of water. Also, screen or cover windows and doors to keep bugs out.

Municipal code enforcement officials also are on the Zika attack, checking out neglected properties where pools may become mosquito breeding grounds.

In Davie, homeowners will be offered larvicide tablets if they have poorly maintained pools, said Daniel Stallone, the town’s code compliance officer. If necessary, officers will drain stagnant pools at unoccupied foreclosed homes, he said.

Some county mosquito control officials said they have added extra shifts, sometimes starting work in the middle of the night because the insecticide loses effectiveness when exposed to sunlight.

“We are asking for everyone’s help,” said Anh Ton, director of Broward County’s Division of Highway and Bridge Maintenance, which is responsible for mosquito control.

Ton said calls to the division have soared to 700 a day, “and I don’t see that trend going down.” He said the county, if contacted, can spray athletic fields and outdoor areas where large events are going to be held.

In Palm Beach County, Dr. Alina Alonso, director of the Florida Health Department’s office there, met with county commissioners in February to update them on her staff’s prevention and monitoring efforts.

Commissioner Shelley Vana said the county needs to move swiftly because a Zika outbreak would have the potential to hurt tourism, a crucial component of the local economy. “We need to be ahead of this so people feel secure in coming to visit us,” she said.

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entertainment center. GameTime will match your food bill with equal game credits. 4-7 p.m. GameTime, 5701 Sunset Drive, Suite 330, Miami. 305- 667-4263 Arts Lab. Ages 18 months-3. Make art using different mediums. 45 minutes open play after the class. 11 a.m.12 p.m. Tuesdays. Planet Kids Indoor Playground, 2403 NE Second Ave., Suite 107, Miami. First class free. $25.

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1 Tuesday MIAMI-DADE

YOUmake Miami: Robotics. Ages 8 and up. Create your own robot using Lego Mindstorms. 1 p.m. Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd St., Miami Beach.

Free. RSVP. 305-535-4219 Creative Corner. Crafts, games and activities. 4:30 p.m. North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183rd St., Miami Gardens. Free. RSVP. 305-625-6424 Jump A Roos’s Terrific Tuesdays. Ages 0-12.

Discount prices on Tuesdays. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Southland Mall, 20505 S. Dixie Highway, Cutler Bay. $5 under 2, $5.99 for 2 and older, non-playing adults and kids free.

305-238-5867 or jumparoos.com Kidgits Toddler Tuesdays. Ages 12 and younger.

Free kids meals with purchase of an adult entrée. Dinein only. Also, save $3 on a Cartoon Cut for ages 3 and younger 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tuesdays. The Falls, 8888 SW 136th St., Miami. Free to Simon Kidgits members. $5 annual membership fee. 305-255-4571

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University Drive, Tamarac. $5 under 2, $5.99 for 2 and older, non-playing adults and kids free. 954-721-5867 or jumparoos.com Family Nights With Food Trucks. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Every Tuesday. Plantation Heritage Park, 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation. Free. 954-357-5135 $6 Movie Tuesday. Valid for most movies and restrictions may apply. Tuesdays. Paragon Ridge 8, 9200 W. State Road 84, Davie. 954-472-4940

origami. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays.

North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183rd St., Miami Gardens. Free. 305-625-6424 Family Night. Bilingual story time and crafts. 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Tuesdays. JFK Library, 190 West 49th St., Hialeah. 305-821-2700 Train & Play. Ages 5-9. Basketball training with drills and fundamentals. Classes also available for ages 9-12. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Rock Crushers Basketball Training, 15420 SW 136th St., Unit 10, Miami. $10 per hour. 305-235-4993.

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14th Annual Water Matters Day. Learn about the need to conserve and protect water. Treee giveaway, vendors, crafts, hands-on activities, food truck invasion, workshops, demonstrations and more.

9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tree Tops Park, 3900 SW 100th Ave., Davie. Entrance fee, $1.50 per person. 954-519-1496

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SOUTH FLORIDA PARENTING SPRING FEST & EGG-A-PALOOZA. Egg hunts, photos with the Bunny, food trucks, Bunny Scavenger Hunt, crafts, and stage entertainment. Up to 3 children, each with a South Florida Parenting Kids Fun Pass, will be admitted free with a paid adult.

11 a.m.-4 p.m. Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. $7. miznerpark.com

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Bricks for Kidz. Ages 5-13. Construct models using LEGO bricks. 4 p.m. Tuesdays. Pine Island Park, 3801 S. Pine Island Road, Davie. $12. 954-907-5420 Mommy & Me Mornings. 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays.

The Village at Gulfstream Park, Cool De Sac, 501 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. $12, Parents free. RSVP. 954-399-9953 or thevillageatgulfstreampark.com Kidgits Toddler Tuesdays. Ages 12 and younger.

Free kids meals with purchase of an adult entrée. Dinein only. Also, save $3 on a Cartoon Cut for ages 3 and younger 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tuesdays. The Falls, 8888 SW 136th St. Miami. Free to Simon Kidgits members. $5 annual membership fee. 305-255-4571 Rok:Brgr. Kids eat free Tuesdays with purchase of an adult entrée. Some restrictions may apply. The Village at Gulfstream Park, 501 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. 954-367-3970 or thevillageatgulfstreampark.com Kids Eat Free Tuesdays. Kids 12 and under eat free with adult meal purchase. 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. IKEA Sunrise. 888-888-4532 or ikea.com Art Class. Ages 18-36 months. Projects include drawing, painting, collage, design and more. 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Funderdome Indoor Play and Café, 1455 SE 17th St. Fort Lauderdale. $7.95 plus free admission.

954-525-1816 or funderdome.net Tuesday Night Beach Dances. Movie, dancing and more. 7-9 p.m. Main Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Ave., Deerfield Beach. Free. 954-480-4429 or deerfield-beach.com Afterschool@Your Library. Ages 6-12. Homework help and reading practice. 2-5:30 p.m. Hallandale Beach Branch Library, 300 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale. Free.

RSVP. 954-357-6380 Storybook Adventures. Ages 3-5. 10:30- 11 a.m.

Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines. Free. RSVP. 954-357-6580 Books-N-Babies. Ages up to 24 months. 10:30-11 a.m. Miramar Branch Library & Education Center, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. Free. RSVP. 954-357-8090 Bedtime Stories. 6:30-7:30 p.m. West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation. Free. RSVP. 954-765-1560

Gulfstream Park International Tuesday Entertainment Series. Music from around the world, and food and drink specials at participating restaurants. 7-9:30 p.m. Gulfstream Park Champions Plaza, 901 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. 954-4547000 or gulfstreampark.com

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Sing-A-Long Movie Nights. 7:30 p.m. First

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays. Cool Beans, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens. $10.95; 6 months-2, $8.95; siblings, $6.95. 561-627-1782

Riverwalk Noon Tunes. Live music and food for purchase. Noon- 2 p.m. Huizenga Plaza, 32 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. goriverwalk.com

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2 Wednesday MIAMI-DADE

Movie Under the Stars. See website for movie title.

8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. Miami Beach SoundScape ExoStage, 500 17th St., Miami Beach. 305-6737577 or mbculture.com Young Poets Society. Young poets will have the opportunity to read, learn, and write together. 4-5 p.m.

Wednesdays. Wilde e-Library, 1701 West 53rd Terrace, Hialeah. 305-818–9766

Farmers Market at Miami Children’s Hospital. Fresh produce and a variety of artisan foods. 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays. 3100 SW 62nd Ave., Miami.

305-318-6148 Jazz in the Gables. 12:15 p.m. Coral Gables Museum Plaza, 285 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Free. coralgables. com YOUmake Miami: Jewelry Making. Ages 8 and up. 2:30 p.m. Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd St., Miami Beach. Free. RSVP. 305-535-4219 Fun & Games at the Library. Play table games.

Ages 7 and up. 3 p.m. Culmer/Overtown Branch Library, 350 NW 13th St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-579-5322 Game Time. Play board games. 3:30 p.m. Model City Branch Library, 2211 NW 54th St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-636-2233 Read the Book, Watch the Movie. 3:30 p.m.

Miami Lakes Branch Library, 6699 Windmill Gate Road, Miami Lakes. Free. RSVP. 305-822-6520 Round Robin Read. Library staff reads their favorite children books. 3:30 p.m. Pinecrest Branch Library, 5835 SW 111th St., Pinecrest. Free. RSVP. 305-668-4571 Celebrate Dr Seuss Birthday. Stories, crafts and more. 4:30 p.m. Lemon City Branch Library, 430 NE 61st St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-757-0662

your child can take home. Socks required. 3-3:45 p.m.

Cool Beans, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens. Admission and class $14.95. $6 class only. RSVP. 561-627-1782 or CoolBeansPlayCafe.com Faulk Center For Counseling Seminars. “Life After Tragedy: Helping Kids Feel Safe” presented by Michelle Schultz, M.S., Faulk Center psychology intern.

11 a.m.-Noon. First Wednesdays of each month. Faulk Center for Counseling, 22455 Boca Rio Road, Boca Raton.

Read Across America. Ages 2-5. A special guest reader will read “What Pet Should I Get.” 10 a.m. 10 a.m. Main Library, 3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach.

RSVP. 561-233-2600 Gooey Glitter Galore. Ages 4-6. Make sparkling silly putty. 3:15 p.m. Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. RSVP. 561-626-6133

Hora de Cuentos Bilingües: Bilingual Story Time. Ages 3-5. 11 a.m. West Boynton Branch Library, 9451 Jog Road, Boynton Beach. RSVP. 561-734-5556

Seussical Celebration. Ages 5-10. Wear red and white to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with a movie, snack, and a craft. 4 p.m. Okeechobee Boulevard Branch Library, 5689 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. RSVP. 561233-1880 Lil’ Explorers - Super Sensory Messy Play.

Ages 2-5. Little ones explore while developing important readiness skills. 3-3:45 p.m. Wenesdays. Schoolhouse Children’s Museum and Learning Center, 129 E Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. Members, $3; non-members, $4 per class plus $5 paid admission. 561-742-6780 or schoolhousemuseum.org Sensational Story ‘n More. Ages 2-4. 2-2:45 p.m. Wednesdays. Schoolhouse Children’s Museum and Learning Center, 129 E Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. $5.

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Wednesday Night Cheap Skate. $6 skating Wednesdays. Skates included. 6-8:30 p.m. Galaxy Skateway, 7500 Southgate Blvd., 954-721-0580 or 3737 N. Davie Road Extension, 954-435-3300 Free Kids Pizza. Kids 12 and younger eat free. Free personal cheese pizza with a purchase of $24 or more.

Every Wednesday. Pizza Fusion Fort Lauderdale, 1013 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. 954-358-5353 Tamarac Food Trucks. 5:30- 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Drive, Tamarac. Free.

954-597-3620 Nature Explorers. Ages 3-5. Different theme each week, story time, nature observation, live animal visit, and a craft. Walk-ins are welcome, however Please call at least 24 hours in advance to register, to ensure adequate space and materials for your child. 1-2 p.m. Wednesdays. Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital 3000 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs. Members, $5; guests, $8. RSVP. 954-752-9453 Lyrics Lab. Performance art accompanied by live music.

8-11 p.m. BaCA, 41 NE 1st St., Pompano Beach. pompanobeachfl.gov Early Learning Numeracy. Ages 3 to 5. stories, songs and action rhymes about counting. 10:30 a.m.

North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch Library, 6901 Kimberly Blvd., North Lauderdale. Free. RSVP. 954-357-6660 Raise a Reader @ Sharkey’s Storytime. Ages 3-5. 10:30-11:15 a.m. NSU Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Free. RSVP. 954262-5477 Family Films. 3 p.m. South Regional/BC College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines. Free. RSVP. 954-201-8825 Wags N’ Tales. Children read to a therapy dog. 3 p.m.

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Tuesday of the month. Delray Marketplace, 14851 Lyons Road, Suite 121, Delray Beach. $10. 561-865-4613 Afterschool Funzone Club. Ages 5-12. Dodge ball, soccer, swimming, painting, karate, dancing, social activities. Afterschool-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Veterans Park, 802 NE First St., Delray Beach. $10 per week. 561-243-7350 Sensational Story ‘n More. Ages 2-5. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays. Schoolhouse Children’s Museum and Learning Center, 129 E Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. $5.

561-742-6780 or schoolhousemuseum.org Little Hands-Big Art. Ages 3-5. Students try many different forms of art. 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Tuesdays.

Schoolhouse Children’s Museum and Learning Center, 129 E Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. Members,$3; nonmembers, $4 with $5 paid admission. 561-742-6780 or schoolhousemuseum.org $6 Movie Tuesdays. Movies before 4 p.m. Excluding IMAX and FDX. Delray MarketPlace Stadium 12, 14775 Lyons Road, Delray Beach. 561-454-8002 Afterschool Funzone Club. Ages 5-12. Dodge ball, soccer, swimming, painting, karate, dancing, social activities. Afterschool-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Veterans Park, 802 NE First St., Delray Beach. $10 per week. 561-243-7350 Small Fry Programs. Ages 3 and up. Story, songs, and crafts. 4 p.m. Tuesdays. Highland Beach Municipal Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach. Free.

561-278-5455 Baby Bookworm Storytime. Ages 1-2. 11 a.m.

Tuesdays Highland Beach Municipal Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach. Free. 561-278-5455

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Crafty Wednesday. Ages 2-6. Craft activity your child can take home. Socks required. 3-3:45 p.m. Cool Beans, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens.

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iconic and beloved characters. 10-11 a.m. Second Thursday of the month. Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. 305-935-1110 Crafty Science. Ages 4-11. Lab experiments, nature treks and craft projects. 4:30-6 p.m. Thursdays. Trazos Art Academy, 17152 W. Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach. $30. 786-394-0937 or trazosart.com Kid’s Muay Thai Kickboxing. Ages 5-13. Martial arts. 6 p.m. Thursdays. Ed Burke Recreation Center, 11400 NE Ninth Court, Biscayne Park. For pricing: 305542-5549 or mma-f.com My Little One and Me. Ages 6 months- 2. Bilingual class, storytelling, music, puppets, and more. 45 Minutes open play after the class. 10- 11 a.m. Thursdays. Planet Kids Indoor Playground, 2403 NE Second Ave., Suite 107, Miami. $25. 305-573-1379 or planetkidsplayground.com The Grove Green Market. Locally grown vegetables, artisan foods, and live entertainment. 2-8 p.m. Thursdays.

3500 Main Highway, Miami. 305-608-9020 or coconutgrove.com Anime Nation. Watch a film, practice drawing, and participate in a cosplay. 3:30 p.m. Shenandoah Branch Library, 2111 SW 19th St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305250-4688 Tinkering with Tech. An introduction to computer programming for children 4:30 p.m. Arcola Lakes Branch Library, 8240 NW 7th Ave., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305694-2707 Lyrical Verse Disperse. Ages 8 and up. Write a poem, read a rhyme, or sing a song. 5 p.m. Virrick Park Branch Library, 3255 Plaza St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305442-7872

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Live Glassblowing Demos. Demonstrations in the glassblowing studio. 7-10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Hollywood Hot Glass, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood.

Free. 607-382-6007 or HollywoodHotGlass.com Food Truck Invasion. 5-10 p.m. First Thursday of the month. Quiet Waters Park, 401 S Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach. Free. broward.org Playgroup Fun. Ages up to 2. 11:15 a.m. Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Free.

RSVP. 954-357-7760 Cool Pre-School Storytime. Ages 3-5. 10:3011:30 a.m. Imperial Point Branch Library, 5985 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. Free. RSVP. 954-3576530 Food Truck Invasion. 5-10 p.m. Quiet Waters Park, 401 S Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach. 954-357-5100 or foodtruckinvasion.com

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Clematis by Night. Drink specials, food vendors, and music. 6-9 p.m. Thursdays. West Palm Beach Waterfront, 101 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. wpb.org/events Art After Dark. The museum stays open until 9:00 p.m. Special exhibitions, live music, films, tours, cash bar, and food. Every Thursday evening. Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. Adults, $12; ages 13-21, $5. 561-832-5196 Wellington Food Trucks. 5-9:30 p.m. Thursdays.

Wellington Amphitheater, 12300 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. Free. foodtruckinvasion.com Art After Dark. The museum stays open until 9:00 p.m. Special exhibitions, live music, films, tours, cash bar, and food. Every Thursday evening. Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. Adults, $12; ages 13-21, $5. 561-832-5196 Theme Thursday. Ages 2-6. Admission $2 off when guests come dressed up. Socks required. Cool Beans, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens. $10.95; 6 months-2, $8.95; siblings, $6.95. 561-6271782 Wellington Food Trucks. 5-9:30 p.m. Thursdays.

Wellington Amphitheater, 12300 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. Free. foodtruckinvasion.com Clematis by Night. Drink specials, food vendors, and music. 6-9 p.m. Thursdays. West Palm Beach Waterfront, 101 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. wpb.org/events Afterschool Funzone Club. Ages 5-12. Dodge ball, soccer, swimming, painting, karate, dancing, social activities. Afterschool-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Veterans Park, 802 NE First St., Delray Beach. $10 per week. 561-243-7350

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Cultural Fridays. Enjoy music and discover works by local artists and artisans. 7-11 p.m. Domino Park, SW 15th Avenue and 8th Street, Miami. Free.

305.643.5500 Free Fridays Tours at the Wolf. Learn more about The Wolfsonian collection and related art and design themes during a 45-minute free guided tour of the permanent collection or temporary exhibitions. 6-6:45p.m.The Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach.

305-531-1001 or wolfsonian.org Nature Film Night. “Wings of Life.” Interactive educational display inspired by that night’s film, and live action documentary. Movie tells the story of the delicate relationship between flowers and the Earth’s pollinators, narrated by Meryl Streep. 6:30 p.m. 11000 Red Road, Miami. $5. pinecrest-fl.gov Family Movie Night. “How to Train Your Dragon.”

Hands on activities prior to movie. Bring a blanket or chair. 7-9 p.m. Heritage Park, 19200 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach. sibfl.net TGIF: Movie Matinee. Ant-Man (PG-13). 3:30 p.m.

North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183rd St., Miami Gardens. Free. RSVP. 305-625-6424 Game On! Game Time. 3:30 p.m. Edison Center Branch Library, 531 NW 62nd St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-757-0668

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Family Fun Fridays. Free entertainment, and a different line up of activities and entertainers every week. 7-9 p.m. Fridays. The Village at Gulfstream Park, Champions Plaza, 501 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach.

954-399-9953 or thevillageatgulfstreampark.com Move it Fridays. Ages 5 and under. Play for better health. 11:30 a.m.-Noon. Young At Art Youth Services Story Corner, 751 SW 121 Ave., Davie. Free with Museum paid admission.954-357-5437 Fun in Spanish. Ages 2-5. Learn and practice in a playful, musical and artistic environment. 10-11:30 a.m.

Fridays. Weston Community Center, 20200 Saddle Club Road, Weston. $40 per month. 954-822-7528 or FuninSpanish@Hotmail.com Family Fun Fridays. Free entertainment, and a different line up of activities and entertainers every week. 7-9

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p.m. Fridays. The Village at Gulfstream Park, Champions Plaza, 501 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach.

954-399-9953 or thevillageatgulfstreampark.com Cool De Sac Movie Night. Movie, food and activities. Call for movie titles. 6-9 p.m. Fridays. The Village at Gulfstream Park, 501 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. Child drop off $27 per child; Stay and play, regular admission prices. RSVP. 954-399-9953 or thevillageatgulfstreampark.com

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Bounce house, face painters, and more. Lawn seating. 5 p.m. Movie begins at 8 p.m. Fridays. ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Cir, Hollywood. Free admission. 954-9213500 First Friday Food Trucks. Food trucks and live music. 5-9 p.m. First Friday of the month. Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. Free. 954-4732955 Movies in the Park. Popcorn, drinks, and snacks available for purchase. Bring blankets and chairs. 5:309:30 p.m. Amphitheater, 10561 Trails End, Parkland.

Free. 954-757-4105 or cityofparkland.org Movies in the Park. “Angels in the Outfield.” Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Concessions as well as “glow” items will be available for purchase. 7 p.m. Villages of Hillsboro Park, 4111 NW 6th St., Deerfield Beach. Free.

954-480-4429 Outdoor Movie. “How to Train Your Dragon 2.” 7:30 p.m. Sunrise Civic Center, 10610 West Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise. Free. 954-747-4600 or sunrisefl.gov Family Hayride and Campfire Series. Campfire and marshmallow roasting. additional refreshments may also be available for purchase. 7-9:30 p.m. E.erlin Park, 1000 NW 38th St., Oakland Park. Hayride and s ‘mores ingredients, $3.50 per person for ages 3 and up. 954357-5190 or broward.org/PARKS First Friday Jazz Jams. Student musicians perform with jazz professionals. 7:30-9:30 p.m. ArtServe, 1350 E Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Free admission. goldcoastjazz.org Family Fun Fridays. Free entertainment, and a different line up of activities and entertainers every week. 7-9 p.m. Fridays. The Village at Gulfstream Park, Champions Plaza, 501 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. 954399-9953 or thevillageatgulfstreampark.com

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Admission and class $14.95. $6 class only. 561-6271782 or CoolBeansPlayCafe.com Boys and Girls Club Saturday Night Fever.

Pre-show reception with refreshments and hors d’oeuvres with live entertainment to follow at 8 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

Eissey Campus Theatre, 11051 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. $50. 561-207-5900 or eisseycampustheatre.org Movies in the Park. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and view feature films under the stars. Food and drink available. Dewey Park, 100 NE 4th St. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. 561-600-9097 Fun Friday. Ages 2-6. Activities promoting learning, imagination, and physical activity. Socks required. 3 p.m.

Cool Beans, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens. Admission and class $14.95. $6 class only. 561-627-1782 Movie Time at the Library. Call for movie information. 1 p.m. Fridays. Highland Beach Municipal Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach. Free. 561-2785455 Family Fun. Kids eat free. Bounce house, magicians, balloon artist, marshmallow roast and music. 5 p.m. Every Friday. Lake Worth Beach Club, One Seventh Ave., North, Lake Worth. 561-585-8976 Monkey Joe’s Family Fun Fridays. $24.99 for 2 children, a cheese pizza and a pitcher of soda. 6250 Lantana Road, Bay 18, Lake Worth. 561- 968-0009 Toddler Time at Craft Haus. Ages 5 and under.

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Daddy and Mommy and Me. Recreate works of art. First Saturday of the month. 2-4:30 p.m. Trazos Art Academy, 17152 W Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach. $25 per person. 786-766-0278 or trazosart.com Book & Books Storytime. 10 a.m. Saturdays. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Free. 305-4424408 Oleta River Canoe Tour. Ages 7 and up. 10 a.m.12:30 p.m. Second Sunday and fourth Saturday of each month. Meet at East Greynolds Park, 16700 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami Beach. $28 per person. RSVP required two days before. 305-944-6111 Fun Days at The Little Farm. Pony rides, petting farm, tour of farm and butterfly garden. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Weekends. The Little Farm, 13401 S.W. 224 St., Goulds. $10. RSVP. 305-258-3186 Gold Coast Train Rides. 20-minute train rides on the “Edwin Link Children’s Railroad”, or Link train. 1 and 3 p.m. Weekends. Gold Coast Railroad Museum, 12450 S.W. 152nd St., Miami. $2.50. 305-253-0063 Coconut Grove Saturday Organic Market.

Fresh fruits, vegetables, grains, seeds and raw vegan foods, prepared food, and artisan foods 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Saturdays. 3300 Grand Ave., Miami. 305-238-7747 or glaserorganicfarms.com Home Depot Kids Workshop. Ages 5-12. First come/first served. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. First Saturday of the month. Home Depot. Free. Find participating store at homedepot.com Family Day with Florida Grand Opera. Children explore many different aspects of opera production at hands-on activity stations. 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Milander Center for Arts and Entertainment, 4800 Palm Ave., Hialeah. hialeahfl.gov Family Movie Night. “How to Train Your Dragon Hands on activities prior to movie. Bring a blanket or chair. 7-9 p.m. Town Center Park, 17200 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach. sibfl.net “The Writing Circle” with Gabriella Chebli.

Creative writing for children ages 10-14. 10:30 a.m.

Pinecrest Branch Library, 5835 SW 111th St., Pinecrest.

Free. RSVP. 305-668-4571 Creativity in the Community. Ages 2-7. Family art program. 11:30 a.m. North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183rd St., Miami Gardens. Free. RSVP. 305625-6424 YOUmake Miami: Introduction to Mac OS. 5:30 p.m. Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd St., Miami Beach. Free. RSVP. 305-535-4219

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954-457-2280 or thevillageatgulfstreampark.com Breakfast At Gulfstream. Character appearances, free backstretch tram tours, giveaways and prizes, and guest speakers. 7-10 a.m. Park, Champions Plaza, 901 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. 954-454-7000 or gulfstreampark.com Tradewinds Park Farm. Farm animals including a cow, sheep, goats, pigs, and chickens. 11:30 and 1:30.

Weekends. Third weekend of the month extra sessions.

10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. every 45 min. $3 per person. 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. 954-357-8720 Wilton Manors Green Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Every Saturday and Sunday. Hagen Park, 2020 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors. 954-531-5363 or greenwilton.com Rockin’ Kids Club. Live DJ, character appearances and games. 10 a.m.-noon. Saturdays. The Village at Gulfstream Park, Champions Plaza, 501 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. Free. 954-378-0900 or thevillageatgulfstreampark.com

33rd Annual Scottish Festival And Highland Games. Scottish music, entertainment, food, beverages, crafts, pipe and drum workshops, sheepdog demonstrations, children’s activities, dancing, athletic competitions, and more. Call for fees. 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Plantation Heritage Park, 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation. 954-357-5135 or broward.org/PARKSMarch Aquarium: Behind The Scenes. All ages. Learn about the aquarium inhabitants and observe them feeding.

2- 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. $2 plus tax. Anne Kolb Nature Center, 751 Sheridan St., Hollywood. 954926-2480 Coral Springs Green Market. Fresh and local fruits and vegetables, baked goods, grains and nuts, and gluten-free and vegan products, flowers, plants, and more.

8:30 am-2 pm, Saturday, year-round. Coral Springs Green Market, 9400 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs. 561-9290237 Pompano Citi Center Farmers Market. Fresh produce, handcrafted vendors and more. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturdays. 1955 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach. pompanociticentre.com Home Depot Kids Workshop. Ages 5-12. First come/first served. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. First Saturday of the month. Home Depot. Free. Find participating store at homedepot.com Day to Honor. Special day for Veterans, Servicemen and women, and First Responders. Free gifts, special discounts, and more. Noon. Gulfstream Park & Casino, 901 S Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. gulfstreampark.com Parent Engagement Conference. “The 411 on Parent Engagement.” Information and resources, as well as a Nonprofit Fair to connect school leaders with organizations and businesses eager to support schools, students and their families. 8:30 a.m. Piper High School, 8000 NW 44th St., Sunrise. Free. sunrisefl.gov Pompano Beach Green Market. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturdays. 41 NE 1st St., at the corner of Dixie Highway Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach. pompanobeachfl.gov Dr Seuss Celebration Day. 10:30 a.m. Pompano Beach Branch Library, 1213 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach. Free. RSVP. 954-357-7595 Sat, Mar 05, 11 am 26th Annual Walk For The Animals. 1.25-mile walk with red carpet photos and doggie pools for dogs, free pancakes, and live entertainment, bounce house and face painting, and more. 8 a.m. Walk begins at 10 a.m.

Huizenga Plaza, 32 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale.

954-266-6817 or humanebroward.com Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. Finger foods, music and tea with Alice in Wonderland characters including Alice, the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts and more. Wear your most spectacular hat. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Stranahan House, 335 SE 6th Ave, Fort Lauderdale.

Adults, $25; ages 12 and under, $15. 954-524-4736 or info@stranahanhouse.org Westonnights Concert Series. Featuring Tito Puente, Jr., and Marlow Rosado Y La Riqueña. Food trucks onsite. Bring lawn chairs, coolers permitted. 7- 10 P.M. Weston Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Road, Weston. Free. 954-389-4321 Or Westonfl.Org/Events 39th Annual Broward Waterway Cleanup. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Riverside Park, 205 Coral Ridge Drive, Coral Springs. RSVP. 954-524-2733 or waterwaycleaup.org

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39th Annual Broward Waterway Cleanup. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Riverside Park, 205 Coral Ridge Drive, Coral Springs. RSVP. 954-524-2733 or waterwaycleaup.org Spring Flea Market. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Frost Park Recreational Complex, 300 NE 2nd St., Dania Beach. 954924-3690 or dania-beach.fl.us 59th Annual Youth Day: Wild West. Youth Day Parade, Amusement rides, Fireworks, Youth Day Carnival, and more. 10 a.m. Wimberly Field, 4000 NE 3 Ave., Oakland Park. Free. 954-630-4500 or ericw@oaklandparkfl. gov Bike Rodeo. Bike safety stations, helmet check and fittings, bicycle inspections and theft prevention tips.

Refreshments and live entertainment will be provided and participants will receive a certificate of completion at the conclusion of the rodeo. 8:30-11:30 a.m. Towngate Park, 901 NW 155 Ave., Pembroke Pines. 954-986-1582 or tamarac.org 4th Annual Me and My Dad Challenge.

Obstacle course, 3-point shoot-out contest, 50/50 relay baseball, tricycle race, swim relays and aquatics and more. Bring swim gear and learn water smart techniques.

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Joseph C. Carter Park, 1450 West Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Free. RSVP. 954-765-0550 or memydad4.eventbrite.com

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Home Depot Kids Workshop. Ages 5-12. First come/first served. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. First Saturday of the month. Home Depot. Free. Find participating store at homedepot.com Caricaturist. 10 a.m. Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach, 411 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. RSVP. 561-868-7700 or wpbpl.com West Palm Beach Greenmarket. 80 local community vendors selling fresh produce, exotic plants and flowers, herbs and spices, baked goods, gourmet and specialty foods, coffee and teas, and more. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Saturdays. West Palm Beach Waterfront, 101 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. Free. wpb.org/events Busch Wildlife Sanctuary. Ages 5 and up. Live animals along with information concerning Florida’s ecology, food chains and endangered species. 11 a.m. Okeechobee Boulevard Branch Library, 5689 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. RSVP. 561-233-1880 Spring Is in the Air. Ages 4-8. Sing, dance and craft to celebrate spring. 11 a.m. Main Library, 3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. RSVP. 561-233-2600

IMACS Hi-Tech Summer Camp Open House Boca Raton. Ages 6-15. Get a glimpse of the IMACS

Weekend Fun at Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market. Petting zoo, feeding area, pony rides, and bounce house. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 10066 Lee Road, Boynton Beach.

Free. 561-733-5490 Bookworm Storytime. Ages 1-5 10:30 Saturdays.

Highland Beach Municipal Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach. Free. 561-278-5455 Delray Beach Green Market. Pet friendly. 9 a.m.Noon, Saturday. 201 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach.

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Josh And The Jamtones Kids’ Concert. Rock and roll kids’ band. Includes Children’s Museum exhibit, “From Home to Home.” 3 p.m. Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center, 11155 SW 112 Ave., Miami. $10.

305-271-9000 x268 or alperjcc.org Tamiami Trail Triathlon. Ranger-led Tamiami Trail Triathlon, a day of paddling, hiking, and bicycling.

Reservations required. 8:30 a.m. and begin paddling at 9 a.m. Race begins at Everglades National Park’s Gulf Coast

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a.m. Sundays. Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital 3000 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs. Donations appreciated. 954-752-9453 or sawgrassnaturecenter.org Josh’s Organic Garden. Farmers Market. 9 a.m.5:30 p.m. Most Sundays.101 N. Ocean Drive, Hollywood.

954-456-3276 Dania Beach Farmers Market. Dania Beach PATCH People’s Access To Community Horticulture. Five to 10 vendors, with the majority growing or producing their goods. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, year-round.

1201 W. Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach. 954-9246801 Deerfield Beach Green Market. Fresh produce, meat, seafood, gourmet foods, jam and jellies, and local honey. 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday, year-round. Zion Lutheran Church, 10th St. and Sixth Ave., Deerfield Beach. 772345-3797 Artist Encounter Series at IKEA Sunrise.

Demonstrations, performances and hands-on workshops.

1-4p.m. 1st Sunday of the month. IKEA Sunrise, 151 NW 136th Ave., Sunrise. 888- 888-4532 or ikea.com

Downtown Hollywood Dream Car Classic Car Show. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. First Sunday of every month.

Free. Downtown Hollywood on Hollywood Blvd. 954-8251027 Sunday Jazz Brunch. Free, live outdoor concert series that features local jazz artists. Bring chairs, blankets and picnic baskets. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. First Sunday of the month. Performances take place along the Riverwalk area off Las Olas Blvd. 954-828-5363.

Bike Rodeo Bikefest & Family Fun Day. Learn about bicycle safety, helmet fittings, bike safety checks, an obstacle course, snow-cones, and more. Every participant must wear a bike helmet. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Sunrise Athletic Complex, 11501 NW 44th St., Sunrise.

Free. sunrisefl.gov Let’s Go Biking. Helmet fittings and giveaways, bike giveaway, and group bike ride. 9-11 a.m. CB Smith Park, 900 N Flamingo Road, Pembroke Pines. browardmpo.org/ letsgobiking

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Free. RSVP. 561-470-1178 or imacs.org/summercamp Abacoa Town Center Classic Car Cruise-On. Live entertainment. No coolers or tailgating permitted. 4 p.m. Abacoa Town Center, Main Street & University Blvd., Jupiter. 561-704-0669 playabacoa.com Gardens Indoor Yard Sale. 7:30-11:30 a.m.

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Visitor Center, 815 Oyster Bar Lane. 239-695-3311 or nps.gov/ever/planyourvisit/tamiami-trail-triathlon.htm Sunday Sounds at Fairchild. Live music performed by students of University of Miami’s Frost School of Music in the Glasshouse Café. 1-2 p.m. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables. Free with paid admission. Adults $25; $12 ages 6-17. 305-667-1651 Sunday Family 4-Pack. Four 1-hour timed-play game cards plus a large 1-topping pizza for $39.99. 1 a.m.-11 p.m. GameTime, 5701 Sunset Drive, Suite 330, Miami. 305- 667-4263 Doral Farmers Market. Produce and artisanal crafts.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays. Doral Farmers Market, 9659 NW 41st St., Doral. 786-553-6929 or doralmarket.com Collins Park Marketplace Farmers Market.

Locally grown organic and conventional fruits, vegetables, honey, smoothies, prepared food items, and more. 9 a.m.5 p.m., Sunday, year-round. Collins Park Marketplace, 2100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-775-2166.

Amelia Earhart Farm Market. Organic produce, organic, pasture-raised eggs and grass-fed beef. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, year-round. Amelia Earhart Farm Market, 401 E. 65th St., Hialeah. 305-685-8389 Aventura Green Market. Fresh and local fruits, vegetables, and prepared foods. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, year-round. Aventura Green Market, 3105 NE 190th St., Miami. 305-466-8008 or 305-466-0183.

Lincoln Road Farmers Market. Locally grown organic fruits and vegetables, honey, jams and jellies, prepared foods, baked goods, teas and spices, plants, and smoothies. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, year-round. Lincoln Road Farmers Market, Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305439-8901 Pinecrest Farmers Market. Sustainable farms produce and local artisan foods. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday, year-round. Pinecrest Farmers Market, 11000 Red Road, Miami. 786-367-8274

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Fitness in the Park. Free fitness class. 10 a.m.

Delray Marketplace, 14851 Lyons Road, Delray Beach.

561-865-4613 Special Needs Family Fun Night. All children receive 50% off admission. Socks required for both adults and children. 6-8 p.m. First Sunday of the month. Cool Beans, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens. $10.95; 6 months-2, $8.95; siblings, $6.95.

561-627-1782 Sunday Movies. Check website for movie title. $1 includes beverage & popcorn. 11 a.m. Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton.

561-347-3900 or SugarSandPark.org Jupiter Farmers Market. Fresh local produce and artisanal foods. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. Harbourside Place, 200 U.S. 1 Jupiter. Free admission. 561-9359533 or harboursideplace.com Acreage Green Market. Eggs, chicken, pork, produce, animal feed, soaps, and crafts. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. Acreage Community Park, 6701 140th Ave., N., Loxahatchee. 561-723-3898 or acreagegreenmarket.com Lake Worth High School Flea Market. Produce and flea market. 5 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat.-Sun., year-round.

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artisanal and prepared foods. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays.

1601 N.W. 12th Ave., Miami. 305-531-0038 or themarketcompany.org Adrienne Arsht Center Tour. Learn about Arsht’s architecture and history, and walk through the theaters.

Noon. Mondays and Saturdays. Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-949-6722 Cuentos y Dibujos. Storytime and crafts. Spanish story time with crafts, music and riddles for school-age children. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays. JFK Library, 190 West 49th St., Hialeah. 305-821-2700

The Family That Reads Together: Toddler Stories. 11 a.m. Arcola Lakes Branch Library, 8240 NW 10201 Hammocks Blvd., Miami. Free. 305-385-7135

Mondays Young At Art Play Dates: Art Amazing. Ages 0-5. Free with paid admission. $12 for

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Once Upon A Story. Ages 9-12. Writing workshop for homeschoolers. 1-2:30 p.m. Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 South Military Trail, Boca Raton. $27$33.75. 561-3347-3900 Art Club. Ages 6-12. Dress to get messy. 3 p.m. Wellington Branch Library, 1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington.

RSVP. 561-790-6070 Creative Movement Class. Ages 3-9. Learn coordination, body awareness, creativity and self-expression through music and imagery. 3-3:45 p.m. ages 3-5; 4-5

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Library, 10785 NW 58th St., Doral. Free. RSVP. 305716-9598 YOUmake Miami: Splash & Dash. Ages 8 and up. 3 p.m. Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd St., Miami Beach. Free. RSVP. 305-535-4219 Match Play Tuesday. Video game arcade and family entertainment center. GameTime will match your food bill with equal game credits. 4-7 p.m. GameTime, 5701 Sunset Drive, Suite 330, Miami. 305- 667-4263 Jump A Roos’s Terrific Tuesdays. Ages 0-12.

Discount prices on Tuesdays. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Southland Mall, 20505 S. Dixie Highway, Cutler Bay. $5 under 2, $5.99 for 2 and older, non-playing adults and kids free.

305-238-5867 or jumparoos.com Kidgits Toddler Tuesdays. Ages 12 and younger.

Free kids meals with purchase of an adult entrée. Dinein only. Also, save $3 on a Cartoon Cut for ages 3 and younger 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tuesdays. The Falls, 8888 SW 136th St., Miami. Free to Simon Kidgits members. $5 annual membership fee. 305-255-4571 Arts Lab. Ages 18 months-3. Make art using different mediums. 45 minutes open play after the class. 11 a.m.12 p.m. Tuesdays. Planet Kids Indoor Playground, 2403 NE Second Ave., Suite 107, Miami. First class free. $25.

305-573-1379 or planetkidsplayground.com Afterschool Creative Corner. Arts, crafts, games, and origami. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays. North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183rd St., Miami Gardens.

Free. 305-625-6424 Family Night. Bilingual story time and crafts. 6:307:30 p.m. Tuesdays. JFK Library, 190 West 49th St., Hialeah. 305-821-2700 Train & Play. Ages 5-9. Basketball training with drills and fundamentals. Classes also available for ages 9-12.

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561-627-1782 or coolbeansplaycafe.com Money Madness Workshop. Ages 5 and up. Fourweek course that will teach your child how to earn, save, budget and spend money responsibly. 3:30 pm Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth.

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Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. in museum admission. Adults, $18; Florida residents, $14. 305-373-5437 ext. 100 or ext. 145 Adrienne Arsht Center Farmers Market. Florida-grown produce, prepared foods, workshops with food writers and chefs, live music and cooking demonstrations.

4-8 p.m. Mondays. 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami.

Civic Center Station Farmers Market. Locally grown organic and conventional vegetables, fruit and

Storytime Mondays and Monday Madness Happy Hour. Ages 2-6. 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Free face

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Broward County residents, seniors and children over age 1. 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie. 954-424-0085 Food Trucks At Artspark. Over 20 different food trucks. 5:30-10 p.m. Mondays. ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. Free admission. 954-9213500 Musical Storytime. Birth to 4. 10:30 a.m. Tamarac Branch Library, 8701 W. Commercial Blvd., Tamarac.

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Discount prices on Tuesdays. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. University Commons, 6830 N. University Drive, Tamarac. $5 under 2, $5.99 for 2 and older, non-playing adults and kids free. 954-721-5867 or jumparoos.com Family Nights With Food Trucks. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Every Tuesday. Plantation Heritage Park, 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation. Free. 954-357-5135 Bricks for Kidz. Ages 5-13. Construct models using LEGO bricks. 4 p.m. Tuesdays. Pine Island Park, 3801 S. Pine Island Road, Davie. $12. 954-907-5420 Mommy & Me Mornings. 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays.

The Village at Gulfstream Park, Cool De Sac, 501 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. $12, Parents free.

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954-525-1816 or funderdome.net New Art Time Tuesdays. Art project courtesy of Young At Art Museum 5-7 p.m. Second Tuesday of the month. IKEA Sunrise, 151 NW 136th Ave., Sunrise. 888888-4532 or ikea.com Tuesday Night Beach Dances. Movie, dancing and more. 7-9 p.m. Main Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Ave., Deerfield Beach. Free. 954-480-4429 or deerfield-beach.com Builders’ Club. Ages 5-10. 3:30-4:30 p.m. NSU Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Free. RSVP. 954-262-5477 Mardi Gras Story Time. 10:30 a.m. Century Plaza/ Leon Slatin Branch Library, 1856 A W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach. Free. RSVP. 954-357-7740 Shalom Time. Ages: 3-10. Storytelling, puppetry and music of Judaic culture and tradition. 4 p.m. Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Drive, Coral Springs.

Free. RSVP. 954-357-7990 Bedtime Stories. 6:30-7:30 p.m. West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation. Free. RSVP. 954-765-1560 IKEA Art Time Tuesday. Free art project conducted

by YAA Museum Educators. 5-7 p.m. IKEA Sunrise, 51 NW 136th Ave., Sunrise. ikea.com

Gulfstream Park International Tuesday Entertainment Series. Music from around the world, and food and drink specials at participating restaurants. 7-9:30 p.m. Gulfstream Park Champions Plaza, 901 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. 954-4547000 or gulfstreampark.com

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Afternoon Crafts. Ages 3-9. 3:30 p.m. West Boca Branch Library, 18685 State Road 7, Boca Raton. RSVP. 561-470-1600

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8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. Miami Beach SoundScape ExoStage, 500 17th St., Miami Beach. 305-6737577 or mbculture.com Young Poets Society. Young poets will have the opportunity to read, learn, and write together. 4-5 p.m.

Wednesdays. Wilde e-Library, 1701 West 53rd Terrace, Hialeah. 305-818–9766

3:30 p.m. Wednesdays. 3100 S.W. 62nd Ave., Miami.

305-318-6148 Jazz in the Gables. 12:15 p.m. Coral Gables Museum Plaza, 285 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Free. coralgables. com Preschool Storytime. 3:30 p.m. Coconut Grove Branch Library, 2875 McFarlane Road, Miami. Free.

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Movies and Stories for Kids, Mom & Dad Too. 4 p.m. Palm Springs North Branch Library, 17601 NW 78th Ave., Suite 111, and Hialeah. Free. RSVP. 305820-8564

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Wednesday Night Cheap Skate. $6 skating Wednesdays. Skates included. 6-8:30 p.m. Galaxy Skateway, 7500 Southgate Blvd., 954-721-0580 or 3737 N. Davie Road Extension, 954-435-3300 Free Kids Pizza. Kids 12 and younger eat free. Free personal cheese pizza with a purchase of $24 or more.

Every Wednesday. Pizza Fusion Fort Lauderdale, 1013 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. 954-358-5353 Tamarac Food Trucks. 5:30- 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Drive, Tamarac. Free.

954-597-3620 Nature Explorers. Ages 3-5. Different theme each week, story time, nature observation, live animal visit, and a craft. Walk-ins are welcome, however Please call at least 24 hours in advance to register, to ensure adequate space and materials for your child. 1-2 p.m. Wednesdays. Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital 3000 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs. Members, $5; guests, $8. RSVP. 954-752-9453

Game and Family Movie Night with Hallandale Beach Police. Play board games with Hallandale Beach Police and watch a family movie. Games from 6-9 p.m. Family movie 7:30-9 p.m. Austin Hepburn Center, 750 NW 8th Ave., Hallandale Beach. 954-4571644 or hallandalebeachfl.gov Tots & Tales. Ages 18-35 months. 10:30 a.m. North Regional/BC Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek. Free. RSVP. 954-201-2600 Riverwalk Noon Tunes. Live music and food for purchase. Noon-2 p.m. Huizenga Plaza, 32 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. goriverwalk.com

Academy, 17152 W. Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach. $30. 786-394-0937 or trazosart.com Kid’s Muay Thai Kickboxing. Ages 5-13. Martial arts. 6 p.m. Thursdays. Ed Burke Recreation Center, 11400 NE Ninth Court, Biscayne Park. For pricing: 305542-5549 or mma-f.com My Little One and Me. Ages 6 months- 2. Bilingual class, storytelling, music, puppets, and more. 45 Minutes open play after the class. 10- 11 a.m. Thursdays. Planet Kids Indoor Playground, 2403 NE Second Ave., Suite 107, Miami. $25. 305-573-1379 or planetkidsplayground.com The Grove Green Market. Locally grown vegetables, artisan foods, and live entertainment. 2-8 p.m. Thursdays.

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Think Green Toddler Time. Ages 1-2. 10:30 a.m.

West Boca Branch Library, 18685 State Road 7, Boca Raton. RSVP. 561-470-1600 Crafty Wednesday. Ages 2-6. Learning the Rainbow craft activity your child can take home. Socks required.

3-3:45 p.m. Cool Beans, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens. Admission and class $14.95. $6 class only. RSVP. 561-627-1782 or CoolBeansPlayCafe.com Mommy & Me Kamishibai Story Telling.

Reading of a Japanese kamishibai folk story. 10:30 a.m.

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. Adults, $15; children 6-17, $9. $561-495-0233 or morikami.org Lil’ Explorers - Super Sensory Messy Play.

Ages 2-5. Little ones explore while developing important readiness skills. 3-3:45 p.m. Wenesdays. Schoolhouse Children’s Museum and Learning Center, 129 E Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. Members, $3; non-members, $4 per class plus $5 paid admission. 561-742-6780 or schoolhousemuseum.org Sensational Story ‘n More. Ages 2-4. 2-2:45 p.m. Wednesdays. Schoolhouse Children’s Museum and Learning Center, 129 E Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. $5.

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And/Or Misunderstood.” 7-8:30 p.m. Patch Reef Park Community Center, 2000 W. Yamato Road, Boca Raton. www.chadd.net/352 Sensational Story ‘n More. Ages 2-5. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays. Schoolhouse Children’s Museum and Learning Center, 129 E Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. $5.

561-742-6780 or schoolhousemuseum.org Little Hands-Big Art. Ages 3-5. Students try many different forms of art. 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Tuesdays.

Schoolhouse Children’s Museum and Learning Center, 129 E Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. Members,$3; nonmembers, $4 with $5 paid admission. 561-742-6780 or schoolhousemuseum.org $6 Movie Tuesdays. Movies before 4 p.m. Excluding IMAX and FDX. Delray MarketPlace Stadium 12, 14775 Lyons Road, Delray Beach. 561-454-8002 Afterschool Funzone Club. Ages 5-12. Dodge ball, soccer, swimming, painting, karate, dancing, social activities. Afterschool-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Veterans Park, 802 NE First St., Delray Beach. $10 per week. 561-243-7350 Small Fry Programs. Ages 3 and up. Story, songs, and crafts. 4 p.m. Tuesdays. Highland Beach Municipal Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach. Free.

561-278-5455 Baby Bookworm Storytime. Ages 1-2. 11 a.m.

Tuesdays Highland Beach Municipal Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach. Free. 561-278-5455 Toddler Tuesdays. Ages 6 months-3. Socks required.

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays. Cool Beans, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens. $10.95; 6 months-2, $8.95; siblings, $6.95. 561-627-1782

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Opa-locka Branch Library, 780 Fisherman St., Suite 140, Opa-locka. Free. RSVP. 305-688-1134

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Live Glassblowing Demos. Demonstrations in the glassblowing studio. 7-10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Hollywood Hot Glass, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood.

Free. 607-382-6007 or HollywoodHotGlass.com Concerts in the Park. Live music, bounce house, and food trucks. 6-9 p.m. Second Thursdays of the month. Old Davie School Bandshell, 6650 Griffin Road, Davie. Free.

954-797-1166 Afterschool STEM. Grades 3-6. 5-6 p.m. NSU Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Free. RSVP. 954-262-5477 Family Book Night. “Matilda.” 6 p.m. Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach, 411 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. RSVP. 561-868-7700 or wpbpl.com Cool Pre-School Storytime. Ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m.

Imperial Point Branch Library, 5985 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. Free. RSVP. 954-357-6530 Story Time Explorers. Ages 3-5 “Florida is My Home.” 12:30 p.m. Pembroke Pines/ Walter C. Young Resource Center, 955 NW 129 Ave., Pembroke Pines.

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music. 6-9 p.m. Thursdays. West Palm Beach Waterfront, 101 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. wpb.org/events Celebrate National Bubble Week. Ages 1-3. Sing and dance in celebration of bubbles. 10:30 a.m. Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. RSVP. 561-626-6133 Art After Dark. The museum stays open until 9:00 p.m. Special exhibitions, live music, films, tours, cash bar, and food. Every Thursday evening. Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. Adults, $12; ages 13-21, $5. 561-832-5196 Theme Thursday. Ages 2-6. Admission $2 off when guests come dressed up. Socks required. Cool Beans, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens. $10.95; 6 months-2, $8.95; siblings, $6.95. 561-6271782 Wellington Food Trucks. 5-9:30 p.m. Thursdays.

Wellington Amphitheater, 12300 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. Free. foodtruckinvasion.com Afterschool Funzone Club. Ages 5-12. Dodge ball, soccer, swimming, painting, karate, dancing, social activities. Afterschool-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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305.643.5500 Free Fridays Tours at the Wolf. Learn more about The Wolfsonian collection and related art and design themes during a 45-minute free guided tour of the permanent collection or temporary exhibitions. 6-6:45p.m.The Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach.

305-531-1001 or wolfsonian.org Family Movie Night. “Minions: Beyond the Trailer.”

7:30 & 7:45 p.m. Flashlight Tour. Movie begins at 8 p.m.

Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest. $5. Children under 2 free. 305-669-6990 or pinecrest-fl.gov TGIF: Movie Matinee. 3:30 p.m. North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183rd St., Miami Gardens.

Free. RSVP. 305-625-6424 After School Storytime. Games, make a craft and watch a movie. 4 p.m. Main Library, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-375-2665

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Family Fun Fridays. Free entertainment, and a different line up of activities and entertainers every week. 7-9 p.m. Fridays. The Village at Gulfstream Park, Champions Plaza, 501 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach.

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» theater, shows & concerts THE JUNGLE BOOK Through March 18. Based on Rudyard Kipling’s children’s stories. Join Mowgli as he learns about friendship and survival with the help of friends like Bagheera, and Baloo.

Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. $23. 305-4449293 or actorsplayhouse.org MATILDA THE MUSICAL March 1-6. The story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, changes her own destiny. Based on the novel by Roald Dahl. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Tickets start at $28. 561832-7469 or kravis.org DISNEY’S MULAN, JR. March 4-20. Journey to ancient China based on Disney’s animated film about culture, honor and the fighting spirit. FLCT Studio Theatre @ The Galleria Mall, 2542B East Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. $28.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND March 5. The Momentum Dance Company brings children’s literature to life with movement, music, costumes and scenery. 2 p.m.

Miramar Cultural Center, 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar. $15.

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on the Broadway musical and motion picture. 4 p.m. Showtime Performing Arts Theatre, 503 SE Mizner Blvd #73, Boca Raton. Adults, $14; under 12, $10. 561-394-2626 or ShowtimeBoca.com THE TORTOISE AND THE HARE, THE MUSICAL March 9. Grades K-5. Aesop’s fable gets a fun twist in this musical with audience participation.

11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Lake Worth Playhouse, 713 Lake Ave., Lake Worth. Adults, $8; children, $6.

561-586-6410 or lakeworthplayhouse.org SHREK THE MUSICAL JR. March 10-13. Sol Theatre, 3333 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton. Adults, $12; students, $8.

561-447-8829 or solchildren.org DISNEY FANTASIA March 13. Presented live in concert by the Czech National Symphony Orchestra, featuring scenes from “FANTASIA” (1940) and “FANTASIA (2000). 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Tickets start at $35. 305-949-6722 or arshtcenter.org THE TIGER AND THE BRAHMIN March 19. Fable from India that tells the story of a trusting Brahmin whose kindness to a tiger is betrayed when the tiger tries to eat him. Authentic Bollywood dance and costumes from India. 2 p.m. Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, 1650 Harrison St., Hollywood. Free. 954-921-3274 or

artandculturecenter.org THE BERENSTAIN BEARS LIVE! March 21-22. Adapted from the classic children’s book series by Stan and Jan Berenstain.

4:30 and 7 p.m. Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, 3800 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill. $22.20-$38.10. 954-777-2055 or lpacfl.com DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS FROZEN March 23-27. Hosted by Mickey and Minnie, with special appearances by beloved Disney princesses and characters. BB&T Center, 1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise. Tickets start at $20.

800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com BUBBLE TROUBLE March 26. Interactive bubble show by Jeff Boyer. Cookies & juice will be served in the lobby after the performance. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Adults, $13; 12 and under, $10. 561-347-3948 or willowtheatre.org DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS FROZEN March 30-April 3. Hosted by Mickey and Minnie, with special appearances by beloved Disney princesses and characters. American Airlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami.

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Move it Fridays. Ages 5 and under. Play for better health. 11:30 a.m.-Noon. Young At Art Youth Services Story Corner, 751 SW 121 Ave., Davie. Free with Museum paid admission.954-357-5437 Fun in Spanish. Ages 2-5. Learn and practice in a playful, musical and artistic environment. 10-11:30 a.m.

Fridays. Weston Community Center, 20200 Saddle Club Road, Weston. $40 per month. 954-822-7528 or FuninSpanish@Hotmail.com Cool De Sac Movie Night. Movie, food and activities. Call for movie titles. 6-9 p.m. Fridays. The Village at Gulfstream Park, 501 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. Child drop off $27 per child; Stay and play, regular admission prices. RSVP. 954-399-9953 or thevillageatgulfstreampark.com

ArtsPark Live! Listen to live bands in the park. 8-10 p.m. ArtsPark, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood.

Free. 954-921-3500 or visithollywoodfl.org

Funtastic Fridays and Movie Night. Bounce house, face painters, and more. 5 p.m. Movie begins at 8 p.m. Fridays. Lawn seating. ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Cir, Hollywood. Free admission. 954-921-3500 Music Under the Stars. Bring chairs and blankets.

7 p.m. Second Friday of every month. Pompano Beach Great Lawn, Atlantic Boulevard and Pompano Beach Boulevard, Pompano Beach. 954-786-4111 Concert in the Park. 7-9 p.m. Tamarac Sports Complex, 9901 NW 77 St., Tamarac. Free. 954-597-3620 or tamarac.org Home Grown Concert Series: “Stereotomy.”

80s new wave & retro rock tribute show. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. 7-8:30 p.m. Community Center Band Shell, 1100 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek. Free. CoconutCreek.net/Events

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Johnny Appleseed Day. Ages 4-8. Stories, craft, and sample varieties of apples. 3:30 p.m. Hagen Ranch Road Branch Library, 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach.

RSVP. 561-894-7500

Beauty in Movement: The Elegance of Japanese Dance. Classical dance accompanied by the koto, or Japanese zither. 7 p.m. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. $10-$15. $561-495-0233 or morikami.org Friday Night At The Museum. Ages 7-12. “After Hours” museum access; eat pizza, watch Space Chimps the movie, and make your own moon. 6-9:30 p.m. Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S Military Trail, Boca Raton. $20-$25. 561-347-3913 or ScienceExplorium.org Screen On The Green. Movie under the stars. 8-11 p.m. Second Friday of every month. Waterfront Commons, 101 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. Free. wpb.org/ screen-on-the-green Food Truck Invasion at Abacoa. 5:30-10 p.m.

Second Friday of the month. Abacoa Town Center, Main St. & University Blvd., Jupiter. Free. abacoa.com or foodtruckinvasion.com Fun Friday. Ages 2-6. Activities promoting learning, imagination, and physical activity. Socks required. 3 p.m.

Cool Beans, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens. Admission and class $14.95. $6 class only. 561-627-1782 Movie Time at the Library. Call for movie information. 1 p.m. Fridays. Highland Beach Municipal Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach. Free. 561-2785455 Family Fun. Kids eat free. Bounce house, magicians, balloon artist, marshmallow roast and music. 5 p.m. Every Friday. Lake Worth Beach Club, One Seventh Ave., North, Lake Worth. 561-585-8976 Monkey Joe’s Family Fun Fridays. $24.99 for 2 children, a cheese pizza and a pitcher of soda. 6250 Lantana Road, Bay 18, Lake Worth. 561- 968-0009 Toddler Time at Craft Haus. Ages 5 and under.

Stories, painting ceramics, snacks, and receive a token for the carousel or train. Advance reservations are required.

10 .a.m. and 3 p.m. Fridays. Craft Haus Interactive Art Studio, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Suite 4102, Palm Beach Gardens. $15. 561-630-3450 or crafthauspalmbeach.com

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Daddy and Mommy and Me. Recreate works of art. First Saturday of the month. 2-4:30 p.m. Trazos Art Academy, 17152 W Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach. $25 per person. 786-766-0278 or trazosart.com Book & Books Storytime. 10 a.m. Saturdays. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Free. 305-4424408 Oleta River Canoe Tour. Ages 7 and up. 10 a.m.12:30 p.m. Second Sunday and fourth Saturday of each month. Meet at East Greynolds Park, 16700 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami Beach. $28 per person. RSVP required two days before. 305-944-6111 Fun Days at The Little Farm. Pony rides, petting farm, tour of farm and butterfly garden. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Weekends. The Little Farm, 13401 S.W. 224 St., Goulds. $10. RSVP. 305-258-3186 Gold Coast Train Rides. 20-minute train rides on the “Edwin Link Children’s Railroad”, or Link train. 1 and 3 p.m. Weekends. Gold Coast Railroad Museum, 12450 S.W. 152nd St., Miami. $2.50. 305-253-0063 Normandy Village Farmers Market. Locally grown organic and conventional vegetables, fruit and artisanal and prepared foods. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays.

7802 Rue Vendome, Miami Beach. 786-319-8510 or themarketcompany.org Coconut Grove Saturday Organic Market.

Fresh fruits, vegetables, grains, seeds and raw vegan foods, prepared food, and artisan foods 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Saturdays. 3300 Grand Ave., Miami. 305-238-7747 or glaserorganicfarms.com Family Day at Coral Gables Museum. Free admission, kids activities and performances. Second Saturday of the month. 2-4 p.m. Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables. 305-603-8067 HistoryMiami Family Fun Days. Educational, hands-on activities and kid-themed projects. 10 a.m.-5

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Family Day on Aragon Family And Youth Films. Admission includes a free popcorn and soda.

Second Saturday and Sunday of the month. 11 a.m. Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. $5.

786-385-9689 or gablescinema.com Portfolio Class For Children. Students will perfect their art skills through specialized instruction & museum exploration 12:30 p.m. Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd St., Miami Beach. Free. RSVP. 305-535-4219 Stories On The Spot. Introducing children and families to impromptu storytelling. 3 p.m. Culmer/Overtown Branch Library, 350 NW 13th St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-579-5322 St Patrick’s Day Craft. 3:30 p.m. Doral Branch Library, 10785 NW 58th St., Doral. Free. RSVP. 305716-9598 Arts, Crafts, and All That Jazz. Arts and crafts show followed by an outdoor jazz concert featuring Nestor Torres. Children’s outdoor art studio, and food trucks.

Noon-6:30 p.m. Founders Park, 3105 NE 190 St., Aventura. cityofaventura.com

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IMACS Hi-Tech Summer Camp Open House Plantation. Ages 6-15. See the IMACS summer program where kids are immersed in fun academic pursuits.

3:30-5 p.m. IMACS Plantation, 7435 NW 4th St., Plantation. RSVP. 954-791-2333 or imacs.org/summercamp.

Wags-N-Tales. Ages 5-11. Children read to a pet therapy dog. 2-:30 p.m. Miramar Branch Library & Education Center, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. Free. RSVP. 954-357-8095 14th Annual Water Matters Day. Learn about the need to conserve and protect water. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Tree Tops Park, 3900 SW 100th Ave., Davie. Entrance fee, $1.50 per person. 954-519-1496 Amazing Insects. Learn about insects and their importance in our lives. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Anne Kolb Nature Center, 751 Sheridan St., Hollywood. $2. 954-357-5161 YAA ArtHouse Second Anniversary. Hands-on art activities, unveiling of the ArtHouse garden, resident presentations and more. 821 NW 12th Terrace, Ft. Lauderdale. 954-424-0085 or YoungAtArtMuseum.org Sam’s Club Community Block Party. Children’s activities, games, public safety demonstrations, refreshments, giveaways, and live music. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 13550 West Sunrise Blvd., Sunrise. Free admission. sunrisefl.gov

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Big Wonders At Gumbo Limbo. Ages 5-6. “Animals of the Ocean.” Crafts, lessons, and a guided tour.

No siblings please. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd Boca Raton. Member, $5; non-member, $8. 561-544-8605 or gumbolimbo.org Little Wonders At Gumbo Limbo. Ages 3-4.

“Animals of the Ocean.” Hikes, crafts and stories to introduce novice naturalist to a new animal each month. No siblings please. 10-11 a.m. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd Boca Raton. Member, $5; nonmember, $8. 561-544-8605 or gumbolimbo.org West Palm Beach Greenmarket. Fresh produce, exotic plants and flowers, herbs and spices, baked goods, specialty foods, coffee and teas, and more. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

West Palm Beach Waterfront, 101 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. Free. wpb.org/events Plant a Flower Day. Ages 9-17. Decorate flower pots.

3 p.m. Main Library, 3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. RSVP. 561-233-2600 Cruise Night at Packy’s. View classic cars to new cars, DJ music, and refreshments. Second Saturday of every month. 4 p.m. Packy’s Sports Grill, 11379 W. Palmetto Pk. Road, Boca Raton. Free. 561-482-0052

Weekend Fun at Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market. Petting zoo, feeding area, pony rides, and bounce house. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 10066 Lee Road, Boynton Beach.

Free. 561-733-5490 Bookworm Storytime. Ages 1-5 10:30 Saturdays.

Highland Beach Municipal Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach. Free. 561-278-5455 Delray Beach Green Market. Pet friendly. 9 a.m.Noon, Saturday. 201 W. Atlantic Ave. 561-276-7511

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Sunday Family 4-Pack. Four 1-hour timed-play game cards plus a large 1-topping pizza for $39.99. 1 a.m.-11 p.m. GameTime, 5701 Sunset Drive, Suite 330, Miami. 305- 667-4263

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days. The Village at Gulfstream Park, Williams-Sonoma, Barker Animation Art Gallery, 501 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. Free. 954-457-2280 or thevillageatgulfstreampark.com Free Cartoon Drawing Class. 2 p.m. Saturdays.

The Village at Gulfstream Park, Barker Animation Art Gallery, 501 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. Free.

954-457-2280 or thevillageatgulfstreampark.com Breakfast At Gulfstream. Character appearances, free backstretch tram tours, giveaways and prizes, and guest speakers. 7-10 a.m. Park, Champions Plaza, 901 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. 954-454-7000 or gulfstreampark.com Tradewinds Park Farm. Farm animals including a cow, sheep, goats, pigs, and chickens. 11:30 and 1:30.

Weekends. Third weekend of the month extra sessions.

10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. every 45 min. $3 per person. 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. 954-357-8720 Wilton Manors Green Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Every Saturday and Sunday. Hagen Park, 2020 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors. 954-531-5363 or greenwilton.com Rockin’ Kids Club. Live DJ, character appearances and games. 10 a.m.-noon. Saturdays. The Village at Gulfstream Park, Champions Plaza, 501 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. Free. 954-378-0900 or thevillageatgulfstreampark.com Aquarium: Behind The Scenes. All ages. Learn about the aquarium inhabitants and observe them feeding.

2- 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. $2 plus tax. Anne Kolb Nature Center, 751 Sheridan St., Hollywood. 954926-2480 Plantation Farmers Market. Organic and nonorganic produce, locally produced honey, homemade hummus, plants and orchids, fresh cut flowers, breads and Danishes, olive oils, cheeses, dips, spreads and more. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation. 954-452-2558 Coral Springs Green Market. Fresh and local fruits and vegetables, baked goods, grains and nuts, and gluten-free and vegan products, flowers, plants, and more.

8:30 am-2 pm, Saturday, year-round. Coral Springs Green Market, 9400 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs. 561-9290237 Yellow Green Farmers Market. Open year round.

8-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Yellow Green Farmers Market, 1940 North 30th Road, Hollywood. ygfarmersmarket.com Pompano Citi Center Farmers Market. Fresh produce, handcrafted vendors and more. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturdays. 1955 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach. pompanociticentre.com Eats n’ Beats. Food trucks and local artists. Bring blankets and chairs. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Amphitheater, 10561 Trails End, Parkland. Free. 954-757-4105 or cityofparkland.org/836/Eats-Beats Family Bike Rally. 6-mile family bicycle ride. No training wheels or bike tires under 24”. Goodie bags

included with entrance fee. 8 a.m. Vista View Park, 4001 SW 142nd Ave, Davie. $1.50. davie-fl.gov Geddy the Gecko. Geddy dances to tropical music and performs comedy skits. 2 p.m. Sunrise Civic Center Theatre, 10610 West Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise. $7.

954-747-4646 or sunrisefl.gov Moonlight Movie In The Park. “The Peanuts Movie.” 7:30 p.m. Event stage inside Weston Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Road, Weston. Free. 954-3894321 or Westonfl.org Free Magic Show. Magician Dave Kaplan. 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Free. 954-389-4321 or Westonfl.org Pompano Beach Green Market. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturdays. 41 NE 1st St., at the corner of Dixie Highway Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach. pompanobeachfl.gov

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Barnacle under Moonlight Concerts. Free concert on the second Sunday of the month. September-May Barnacle Historic State Park, 3485 Main Highway, Coconut Grove. Free. 305-442-6866 or thebarnacle.org

Family Day on Aragon Family And Youth Films. Admission includes a free popcorn and soda.

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Second Saturday and Sunday of the month. 11 a.m. Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. $5.

786-385-9689 or gablescinema.com Beethoven on the Beach. Orchestra Miami presents classical music. 6-7:30 p.m. Heritage Park, 19200 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach. sibfl.net Biscayne National Park Family Fun Fest.

“Wild for Wildlife.” Hands-on activity stations, special activities for toddlers, and more. 1-4 p.m. Dante Fascell Visitor Center, Biscayne National Park, 9700 SW 328th St., Homestead. Free. 305-230-7275 or nps.gov/bisc Sunday Sounds at Fairchild. Live music performed by students of University of Miami’s Frost School of Music in the Glasshouse Café. 1-2 p.m. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables. Free with paid admission. Adults $25; $12 ages 6-17. 305-667-1651 Doral Farmers Market. Produce and artisanal crafts.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays. Doral Farmers Market, 9659 NW 41st St., Doral. 786-553-6929 or doralmarket.com Collins Park Marketplace Farmers Market.

Locally grown organic and conventional fruits, vegetables, honey, smoothies, prepared food items, and more. 9 a.m.5 p.m., Sunday, year-round. Collins Park Marketplace, 2100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-775-2166.

Amelia Earhart Farm Market. Organic produce, organic, pasture-raised eggs and grass-fed beef. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, year-round. Amelia Earhart Farm Market, 401 E. 65th St., Hialeah. 305-685-8389 Aventura Green Market. Fresh and local fruits, vegetables, and prepared foods. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, year-round. Aventura Green Market, 3105 NE 190th St., Miami. 305-466-8008 or 305-466-0183.

Lincoln Road Farmers Market. Locally grown organic fruits and vegetables, honey, jams and jellies,

prepared foods, baked goods, teas and spices, plants, and smoothies. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, year-round. Lincoln Road Farmers Market, Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305439-8901 Pinecrest Farmers Market. Sustainable farms produce and local artisan foods. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday, year-round. Pinecrest Farmers Market, 11000 Red Road, Miami. 786-367-8274

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Be Kind to Animals. Critters Matter. Each week guests will be introduced to a featured animal. 11 a.m. Sundays. Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital 3000 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs. Donations appreciated. 954-752-9453 or sawgrassnaturecenter.org Josh’s Organic Garden. Farmers Market. 9 a.m.5:30 p.m. Most Sundays.101 N. Ocean Drive, Hollywood.

954-456-3276 Dania Beach Farmers Market. Dania Beach PATCH People’s Access To Community Horticulture. Five to 10 vendors, with the majority growing or producing their goods. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, year-round.

1201 W. Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach. 954-9246801 Deerfield Beach Green Market. Fresh produce, meat, seafood, gourmet foods, jam and jellies, and local honey. 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday, year-round. Zion Lutheran Church, 10th St. and Sixth Ave., Deerfield Beach. 772345-3797 Jammin’. Unplugged jam session for musicians and listeners interested in folk, mountain, and bluegrass music.

Bring an instrument if you like. 2-4 p.m. Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Road South, Coconut Creek.

Free. 954-357-5198

Sagemont Upper School Campus Open House. Grades 6-12. 1 p.m. 2585 Glades Circle, Weston. RSVP 954-389-2454 ext. 366 or sagemont.com

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Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. RSVP. 561-6266133 Sunday Movies. Check website for movie title. $1 includes beverage & popcorn. 11 a.m. Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton.

561-347-3900 or SugarSandPark.org Jupiter Farmers Market. Fresh local produce and artisanal foods. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. Harbourside Place, 200 U.S. 1 Jupiter. Free admission. 561-9359533 or harboursideplace.com Acreage Green Market. Eggs, chicken, pork, produce, animal feed, soaps, and crafts. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. Acreage Community Park, 6701 140th Ave., N., Loxahatchee. 561-723-3898 or acreagegreenmarket.com Lake Worth High School Flea Market. Produce and flea market. 5 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat.-Sun., year-round.

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Mini Monday Mornings. Ages 0-3. Painting, sand play, story times, and a puppet show. 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. in museum admission. Adults, $18; Florida residents, $14. 305-373-5437 ext. 100 or ext. 145 Adrienne Arsht Center Farmers Market. Florida-grown produce, prepared foods, workshops with food writers and chefs, live music and cooking demonstrations.

4-8 p.m. Mondays. 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami.

Civic Center Station Farmers Market. Locally grown organic and conventional vegetables, fruit and artisanal and prepared foods. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays.

1601 N.W. 12th Ave., Miami. 305-531-0038 or themarketcompany.org Adrienne Arsht Center Tour. Learn about Arsht’s architecture and history, and walk through the theaters.

Noon. Mondays and Saturdays. Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-949-6722 Cuentos y Dibujos. Storytime and crafts. Spanish story time with crafts, music and riddles for school-age children. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays. JFK Library, 190 West 49th St., Hialeah. 305-821-2700 Toddler Storytime. Ages 19 months-3. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. 10:30 a.m. West End Regional Library, 10201 Hammocks Blvd., Miami. Free. 305-385-7135 Children’s Bilingual Musical Mix. Bilingual session will work on socialization, communication and listening skills in a fun and interactive way. 3:30 p.m. Coconut Grove Branch Library, 2875 McFarlane Road, Miami.

Free. RSVP. 305-442-8695 Girl Scout Flower Garden. Ages 5-12. Craft and a story open to both boys and girls. 3:30 p.m. Palmetto Bay Branch Library, 17641 Old Cutler Road, Palmetto Bay. Free. RSVP. 305-232-1771

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Mondays Young At Art Play Dates: Art Amazing. Ages 0-5. Free with paid admission. $12 for Broward County residents, seniors and children over age 1. 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie. 954-424-0085 Food Trucks At Artspark. Over 20 different food trucks. 5:30-10 p.m. Mondays. ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. Free admission. 954-9213500 Il Gusto Ristorante Italiano. Kids eat free Mondays with purchase of an adult entrée. Some restrictions may apply. The Village at Gulfstream Park, 501 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. 954-544-2407 or thevillageatgulfstreampark.com The Green Wave Farmers Market. Fresh organic produce, weekly specials, fresh raw food deli items, discounted supplements, and organic spices. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays. 5227 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation. 954581-8377 Mr Richard’s Storytime. Ages 3-5. “Florida is my Home.” 10:30 a.m. North Regional/BC Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek. Free. RSVP. 954201-2600 Monday Morning Story Time. “Ireland.” 10:30 a.m. Stirling Road Branch Library, 3151 Stirling Road, Hollywood. Free. RSVP. 954-357-7550

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» fairs & festivals THE FLORIDA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL Through- March 27. Reenactment of Europe’s Renaissance period features food, crafts, demonstrations, games of chance and skill, rides, knight battles, a crafts village with more than 100 merchants and artisans, and hundreds of live performers, including sword fighters, minstrels and magicians. Each weekend has a theme, such as “Time Travelers Weekend” and “Swashbucklers & Sirens.” 10 a.m.-sunset, Saturdays and Sundays. Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach.

Adults, $21; children 6-11, $9. 954-7761642, 1-800-3-REN-FES or ren-fest.com LITTLE FLOWER CHURCH AND SCHOOL CARNIVAL March 3-6. Rides, games, food, entertainment, prizes. 6-10 p.m. 1805 Pierce St., Hollywood.

954-922-3517 or 954-922-1217 FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS BOCA March 4-16. Classical music, jazz, opera, art, film and literature, and authors and speakers.

Call or visit website for ticket prices. Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. 561-368-8445 or festivaloftheartsboca. org FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS March 5. Kids and teens ages 5-18 display, sell and profit from their own artwork. Call for more information. Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie. 954-424-0085 or YoungAtArtMuseum.org 8TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL TREASURES March 5. An art, handcrafts, collectibles and handmade jewelry event with food trucks. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Volunteer Park, 12050 W Sunrise Blvd, Plantation. Free. festivaloftreasuresfl. weebly.com 3RD ANNUAL MAKERS SQUARE FAIRE March 5-6. Makers Square of Fort Lauderdale group will be exhibiting various works.

Participants can build with K’Nex and create superstructures. Noon-4 p.m. Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-467-6637 or mods.org CARNAVAL ON THE MILE March 5-6. Fine artists, sculptures, paintings, photography, crafts and jewelry, musical groups and performers, Canine Café. Children can enjoy interactive games, craft making, product demonstrations and more. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. 305-6448888 or carnavalmiami.com 6TH ANNUAL CITYPLACE ART FAIR March 5-6. Paintings, life-size sculptures, photography, handmade jewelry, and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. CityPlace, 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach. Free. artfestival.com 19TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN DELRAY BEACH CRAFT FESTIVAL March 5-6. Contemporary crafts from more

than 100 artisans. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 330 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. Free. artfestival.com 26TH ANNUAL ASIAN CULTURE FESTIVAL March 5-6. Asian crafts, art, music, dance, and authentic Far Eastern cuisine. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Fruit & Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Ave., Homestead. $12; ages 6-12, $5. 305-247-5727 or fruitandspicepark.org 8TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREASURES March 5-6. Art, handcrafts, collectibles, and handmade jewelry. 10-4 p.m. Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation. Free. 954797-9762 or festivaloftreasuresfl.weebly.com SOUTH FLORIDA PARENTING CAMP FUN FEST March 6. Annual camp fair with camp information for local and sleep-away locations. Free face painting, crafts, games, contests giveaways, camp scavenger hunt, indoor s’mores, dance performances, karate demos, and magic shows. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Westfield Broward, 8000 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation. southfloridaparenting.com WESTON WORLD FEST March 6. Authentic international foods, country booths with activities for kids, onstage performances, and music from around the globe.

Noon-4 p.m. Weston Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Road, Weston. westonfl.org ORCHID FESTIVAL March 11-13. Orchid plants, handmade products from artisan vendors, and foods from local vendors. “OrKids” where children work with crafts, play science-themed games, participate in planting activities, and more. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables. Adults, $25; children 6-17, $12. 305-667-1651 or fairchildgarden.org OUR TOWN AMERICA FESTIVAL March 11-13. Entertainment, food, amusements, crafts, merchants, classic car show, games, and Miss OurTown America Beauty Pageant. Sportsplex, 2575 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs. $5 parking fee per car. ourtownamerica. org MIAMI BRAIN FAIR March 12. Educational event to teach kids how the brain works. Face painting, puppet shows, Brain Bee and Brain Jeopardy for high school students, and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fieldhouse at the Bank United Center, 1245 Dauer Drive, Coral Gables. Free. 305-243-4698 or themiamiproject. org/brainfair ART FESTIVAL IN THE PINES March 12-13. Live music, hands on children’s art area, live art demonstrations, and art and jewelry for purchase. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Pembroke Pines Academic Village, 17189 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines. Free. 954-986-5027 or ppines.com 39TH ANNUAL CALLE OCHO March 13. Hispanic street festival to celebrate Hispanic cultures from around the world. Music, street performers, international food kiosks, sample products, and more. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. SW 8th St., Miami. 305-644-8888 or carnavalmiami.com

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FAIR & EXPOSITION March 17-April 10. Rides, exhibits, food, live concerts, entertainment and more. Fair Expo Center, 10901 Coral Way, Miami. Tickets start at $10. 305-223-7060 or thefair.me 31ST ANNUAL PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW March 17- 20. Featuring yachts, boats and accessories, live kayak, stand-up-paddleboard and other water toy demonstrations, IGFA School of Sportfishing seminars and youth fishing clinics. Along Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach. Adults, $21; children 6-15, $11. 954-764-7642 or 800-940-7642 5TH ANNUAL MIAMI TASTE OF BRICKELL FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL March 18-19. Arts and crafts, samplings, health and fitness vendors, food trucks, automotive showcase, and a free kid’s zone. 609 Brickell Ave., Miami. Ages 12 and up, $5. tasteofbrickell.com MIAMI HOME DESIGN AND REMODELING SHOW March 18-21. Collection of home improvements, interior design and home renovations for indoors and out, one-on-one interaction with industry experts, free seminars, and more.

Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. 305-6679299 or homeshows.net TURTLEFEST March 19. Up-close encounters with threatened and endangered sea turtles, fine art, shopping, children’s games and activities, educational presentations, a Global Village, food and music. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Loggerhead Marinelife Center, 14200 U.S. Highway One, Juno Beach. Free. 561-627-8280 or marinelife.org 12TH ANNUAL CORAL SPRINGS FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS AND GARDENFEST March 19-20. Fine art show, craft festival, theatrical performances, literary workshops, children’s area, Green Market, music, and hands-on crafts and learning activities to introduce kids to gardening. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Walk, 716 N. University Drive, Coral Springs.

Free admission. csfoa.com DEERING SEAFOOD FESTIVAL March 20. Cooking demos, art exhibits, Li’l Shrimp Kids Zone, pontoon boat rides, tours of Deering Estate, and more. Call or visit website for ticket prices. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Miami.

305-233-1668 or deeringestate.com/seafoodfestival SPRING CHILDREN’S FAIR March 22. Ages 2-12. Strawberry the Clown, Boca Raton firefighter and fire truck, crafts, food, carnival games, and face painting available for purchase. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Patch Reef Park, 2000 NW 51st St., Boca Raton. Rides, $3 each; ride bracelet, $15. patchreefpark.org

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Pi Day: March Math Madness Program. Ages 7-11. Math challenges and activities. 3:30 p.m. Royal Palm Beach Branch Library, 500 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach. RSVP. 561-790-6030 Lake Worth Food Truck Invasion. 6-10 p.m.

Second Monday of the month. Cultural Plaza, Lake Worth.

Free. lakeworth.org or foodtruckinvasion.com

Storytime Mondays and Monday Madness Happy Hour. Ages 2-6. 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Free face painting. Socks required. 3-5 p.m. Cool Beans, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens. $5.

561-627-1782 or coolbeansplaycafe.com Money Madness Workshop. Ages 5 and up. Fourweek course that will teach your child how to earn, save, budget and spend money responsibly. 3:30 pm Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth.

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Jump A Roos’s Terrific Tuesdays. Ages 0-12.

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Discount prices on Tuesdays. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Southland Mall, 20505 S. Dixie Highway, Cutler Bay. $5 under 2, $5.99 for 2 and older, non-playing adults and kids free.

305-238-5867 or jumparoos.com Kidgits Toddler Tuesdays. Ages 12 and younger.

Free kids meals with purchase of an adult entrée. Dinein only. Also, save $3 on a Cartoon Cut for ages 3 and younger 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tuesdays. The Falls, 8888 SW 136th St., Miami. Free to Simon Kidgits members. $5 annual membership fee. 305-255-4571 Match Play Tuesday. Video game arcade and family entertainment center. GameTime will match your food bill with equal game credits. 4-7 p.m. GameTime, 5701 Sunset Drive, Suite 330, Miami. 305- 667-4263 Arts Lab. Ages 18 months-3. Make art using different mediums. 45 minutes open play after the class. 11 a.m.12 p.m. Tuesdays. Planet Kids Indoor Playground, 2403

NE Second Ave., Suite 107, Miami. First class free. $25.

305-573-1379 or planetkidsplayground.com Afterschool Creative Corner. Arts, crafts, games, and origami. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays. North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183rd St., Miami Gardens.

Free. 305-625-6424 Family Night. Bilingual story time and crafts. 6:307:30 p.m. Tuesdays. JFK Library, 190 West 49th St., Hialeah. 305-821-2700 Train & Play. Ages 5-9. Basketball training with drills and fundamentals. Classes also available for ages 9-12.

6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Rock Crushers Basketball Training, 15420 SW 136th St., Unit 10, Miami. $10 per hour. 305-235-4993.

Amernet: Peter & The Wolf. Sunny Isles Beach Foundation presents Amernet Concert featuring “Peter & The Wolf” followed by free pizza. 6-7 p.m. Norman S. Edelcup K-8 School, 201 182nd Drive, Sunny Isles Beach. sibfl.net Creative Corner. St. Patrick’s Day. Ages 4-12. Crafts, games and activities. 4:30 p.m. North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183rd St., Miami Gardens. Free. RSVP. 305-625-6424 Chess Club. 3:30 p.m. Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd St., Miami Beach. Free. RSVP. 305-535-4219

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Discount prices on Tuesdays. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. University Commons, 6830 N. University Drive, Tamarac. $5 under 2, $5.99 for 2 and older, non-playing adults and kids free. 954-721-5867 or jumparoos.com Family Nights With Food Trucks. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Every Tuesday. Plantation Heritage Park, 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation. Free. 954-357-5135 $6 Movie Tuesday. Valid for most movies and restrictions may apply. Tuesdays. Paragon Ridge 8, 9200 W. State Road 84, Davie. 954-472-4940 Bricks for Kidz. Ages 5-13. Construct models using LEGO bricks. 4 p.m. Tuesdays. Pine Island Park, 3801 S. Pine Island Road, Davie. $12. 954-907-5420

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Meeting for parents of children diagnosed with ADD/ ADHD. Meet and greet, question and answer session, raffle, and refreshments. 6:30-8 p.m. third Tuesday of the month. Atlantis Academy Coral Springs, 10193 NW 31st St., Coral Springs. 561-603-6154 or 954-752-7571

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The Village at Gulfstream Park, Cool De Sac, 501 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. $12, Parents free.

RSVP. 954-399-9953 or thevillageatgulfstreampark.com Beach. 954-367-3970 or thevillageatgulfstreampark.com Art Class. Ages 18-36 months. Projects include drawing, painting, collage, design and more. 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Funderdome Indoor Play and Café, 1455 SE 17th St. Fort Lauderdale. $7.95 plus free admission.

954-525-1816 or funderdome.net Tuesday Night Beach Dances. Movie, dancing and more. 7-9 p.m. Main Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Ave., Deerfield Beach. Free. 954-480-4429 or deerfield-beach.com Toddler Time. 11:30 a.m. Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Drive, Coral Springs. Free. RSVP. 954357-7990

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Little Builders. Ages 2-5. 11:30 a.m. Okeechobee Boulevard Branch Library, 5689 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. RSVP. 561-233-1880 Spring Has Sprung. Ages 4-7. Stories and craft. 4 p.m. Main Library, 3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach.

RSVP. 561-233-2600 Sensational Story ‘n More. Ages 2-5. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays. Schoolhouse Children’s Museum and Learning Center, 129 E Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. $5.

561-742-6780 or schoolhousemuseum.org Little Hands-Big Art. Ages 3-5. Students try many different forms of art. 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Tuesdays.

Schoolhouse Children’s Museum and Learning Center, 129 E Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. Members,$3; nonmembers, $4 with $5 paid admission. 561-742-6780 or schoolhousemuseum.org $6 Movie Tuesdays. Movies before 4 p.m. Excluding IMAX and FDX. Delray MarketPlace Stadium 12, 14775 Lyons Road, Delray Beach. 561-454-8002 Afterschool Funzone Club. Ages 5-12. Dodge ball, soccer, swimming, painting, karate, dancing, social activities. Afterschool-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Veterans Park, 802 NE First St., Delray Beach. $10 per week. 561-243-7350 Small Fry Programs. Ages 3 and up. Story, songs, and crafts. 4 p.m. Tuesdays. Highland Beach Municipal Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach. Free.

561-278-5455 Baby Bookworm Storytime. Ages 1-2. 11 a.m.

Tuesdays Highland Beach Municipal Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach. Free. 561-278-5455 Toddler Tuesdays. Ages 6 months-3. Socks required.

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays. Cool Beans, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens. $10.95; 6 months-2, $8.95; siblings, $6.95. 561-627-1782

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and materials for your child. 1-2 p.m. Wednesdays. Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital 3000 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs. Members, $5; guests, $8. RSVP. 954-752-9453 Lyrics Lab. Performance art accompanied by live music.

8-11 p.m. BaCA, 41 NE 1st St., Pompano Beach. pompanobeachfl.gov Book Buddies. ages 2 and up. 11 a.m. Davie/Cooper City Branch Library, 4600 SW 82 Ave., Davie. Free. RSVP. 954-357-6399 Riverwalk Noon Tunes. Live music and food for purchase. Noon- 2 p.m. Huizenga Plaza, 32 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. goriverwalk.com

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Ms Beth’s Signing Time. Ages 2-5. Learn and enhance signing skills. 10:15 a.m. Royal Palm Beach Branch Library, 500 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach.

RSVP. 561-790-6030 Sign-a-Story. Ages 2-5. Stories and songs in both English and American Sign Language to celebrate Deaf History Month. 11 a.m. Main Library, 3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. RSVP. 561-233-2600 Crafty Wednesday. Ages 2-6. Paper Plate Leprechaun craft activity your child can take home. Socks required.

3-3:45 p.m. Cool Beans, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens. Admission and class $14.95. $6 class only. RSVP. 561-627-1782 or CoolBeansPlayCafe.com

Palm Beach Gardens Concert Band Annual Patriotic Night. Marches, sing-alongs and surprises.

7:30 p.m. Eissey Campus Theatre, 11051 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. 18 and up, $15. 561-207-5900 or pbgconcertband.org Lil’ Explorers - Super Sensory Messy Play.

Ages 2-5. Little ones explore while developing important readiness skills. 3-3:45 p.m. Wenesdays. Schoolhouse Children’s Museum and Learning Center, 129 E Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. Members, $3; non-members, $4 per class plus $5 paid admission. 561-742-6780 or schoolhousemuseum.org Sensational Story ‘n More. Ages 2-4. 2-2:45 p.m. Wednesdays. Schoolhouse Children’s Museum and Learning Center, 129 E Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. $5.

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Movie Under the Stars. See website for movie title.

8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. Miami Beach SoundScape ExoStage, 500 17th St., Miami Beach. 305-6737577 or mbculture.com Young Poets Society. Young poets will have the opportunity to read, learn, and write together. 4-5 p.m.

Wednesdays. Wilde e-Library, 1701 West 53rd Terrace, Hialeah. 305-818–9766

Farmers Market at Miami Children’s Hospital. Fresh produce and a variety of artisan foods. 8 a.m.3:30 p.m. Wednesdays. 3100 S.W. 62nd Ave., Miami.

305-318-6148 Jazz in the Gables. 12:15 p.m. Coral Gables Museum Plaza, 285 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Free. coralgables. com Preschool Storytime. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. 10:30 a.m. West End Regional Library, 10201 Hammocks Blvd., Miami. Free. 305-385-7135 Celebrate St Patrick’s Day. 3:30 p.m. Coconut Grove Branch Library, 2875 McFarlane Road, Miami.

Free. RSVP. 305-442-8695

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Wednesday Night Cheap Skate. $6 skating Wednesdays. Skates included. 6-8:30 p.m. Galaxy Skateway, 7500 Southgate Blvd., 954-721-0580 or 3737 N. Davie Road Extension, 954-435-3300 Free Kids Pizza. Kids 12 and younger eat free. Free personal cheese pizza with a purchase of $24 or more.

Every Wednesday. Pizza Fusion Fort Lauderdale, 1013 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. 954-358-5353 Tamarac Food Trucks. 5:30- 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Drive, Tamarac. Free.

954-597-3620 Nature Explorers. Ages 3-5. Different theme each week, story time, nature observation, live animal visit, and a craft. Walk-ins are welcome, however Please call at least 24 hours in advance to register, to ensure adequate space

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Character Storytime. Interactive storytime featuring iconic and beloved characters. 10-11 a.m. Second Thursday of the month. Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. 305-935-1110 Crafty Science. Ages 4-11. Lab experiments, nature treks and craft projects. 4:30-6 p.m. Thursdays. Trazos Art Academy, 17152 W. Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach. $30. 786-394-0937 or trazosart.com Kid’s Muay Thai Kickboxing. Ages 5-13. Martial arts. 6 p.m. Thursdays. Ed Burke Recreation Center, 11400 NE Ninth Court, Biscayne Park. For pricing: 305542-5549 or mma-f.com My Little One and Me. Ages 6 months- 2. Bilingual class, storytelling, music, puppets, and more. 45 Minutes open play after the class. 10- 11 a.m. Thursdays. Planet Kids Indoor Playground, 2403 NE Second Ave., Suite 107, Miami. $25. 305-573-1379 or planetkidsplayground.com The Grove Green Market. Locally grown vegetables, artisan foods, and live entertainment. 2-8 p.m. Thursdays.

3500 Main Highway, Miami. 305-608-9020 or coconutgrove.com YOUmake Miami: Construction. Ages 8 and up. Construct different items with the use of Legos, duct tape, paper and other elements. 2:30 p.m. Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd St., Miami Beach. Free.

RSVP. 305-535-4219 St Patrick’s Day Craft. 3 p.m. Little River Branch Library, 160 NE 79th St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-7518689 St Patrick’s Day Craft. 4 p.m. Main Library, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-375-2665

In-B-Tweeners Book Club. Ages 9-12. 6 p.m.

Palmetto Bay Branch Library, 17641 Old Cutler Road, Palmetto Bay. Free. RSVP. 305-232-1771 Celebrate St Patrick’s Day. 6:30 p.m. Northeast Dade - Aventura Branch Library, 2930 Aventura Blvd., Aventura. RSVP. 305-931-5512 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. 6:30 p.m. West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way, Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-553-1134

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Live Glassblowing Demos. Demonstrations in the glassblowing studio. 7-10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Hollywood Hot Glass, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood.

Free. 607-382-6007 or HollywoodHotGlass.com Community Open House. “Spring Spectacular.”

Easter egg hunt and Spring photos, bounce houses, interactive activities for kids, arts and crafts, pediatric services and programs for kids, refreshments, bike helmet fitting station, poison control, police & fire rescue, drowning prevention, and more. 3-5 p.m. Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital at Memorial, 1005 Joe DiMaggio Drive, Hollywood.

954-265-0982 or JDCH.com Learning & Growing Together. Ages 12-36 months. Learn early literacy skills. 10:30-11 a.m. Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines. Free. RSVP. 954-357-6580

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March of the Stuffed Animals. Ages 3-5. Kiddie Math Program includes: creature census, stuffed animal tangram puzzle time, and a math story. bring stuffed animal and wear pajamas. 10:15 a.m. Royal Palm Beach Branch Library, 500 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach.

RSVP. 561-790-6030 Clematis by Night. Drink specials, food vendors, and music. 6-9 p.m. Thursdays. West Palm Beach Waterfront, 101 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. wpb.org/events Free Movie Series. “Cinderella.” 1:30 p.m. 200 Military Trail, Jupiter. 561-741-2310 or jupiter.fl.us Art After Dark. The museum stays open until 9:00 p.m. Special exhibitions, live music, films, tours, cash bar, and food. Every Thursday evening. Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. Adults, $12; ages 13-21, $5. 561-832-5196 Theme Thursday. Ages 2-6. Admission $2 off when guests come dressed up. Socks required. Cool Beans, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens. $10.95; 6 months-2, $8.95; siblings, $6.95. 561-6271782 Wellington Food Trucks. 5-9:30 p.m. Thursdays.

Wellington Amphitheater, 12300 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. Free. foodtruckinvasion.com Afterschool Funzone Club. Ages 5-12. Dodge ball, soccer, swimming, painting, karate, dancing, social activities. Afterschool-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Veterans Park, 802 NE First St., Delray Beach. $10 per week. 561-243-7350

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Cultural Fridays. Enjoy music and discover works by local artists and artisans. 7-11 p.m. Domino Park, SW 15th Avenue and 8th Street, Miami. Free.

305.643.5500 Free Fridays Tours at the Wolf. Learn more about The Wolfsonian collection and related art and design themes during a 45-minute free guided tour of the permanent collection or temporary exhibitions. 6-6:45p.m.The Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach.

305-531-1001 or wolfsonian.org Meal & Memories with Mom. Girls ages 8 and up.

Meal, dice games, and picture frame craft. American Girl Miami, 8888 SW 136 St., Suite #395A, Miami. $38 per person. RSVP. 877-247-5223 or americangirl.com TGIF: Movie Matinee. 3:30 p.m. North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183rd St., Miami Gardens.

Free. RSVP. 305-625-6424 Game On! Game Time. 3:30 p.m. Edison Center Branch Library, 531 NW 62nd St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-757-0668

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» exhibits for families MINDBENDER MANSION Through May 1. Forty individual brain teasers and the five group activities, puzzles, tabletop brainteasers, and interactive challenges. Those who conquer the challenges become members of the Mindbender Society and add their portrait to the “Wall of Fame.” Museum of Discovery and Science and AutoNation IMAX 3D Theater, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale.

954-463-IMAX (4629) or mods.org WOMEN OF A NEW TRIBE: MIAMI Through March 31. Traveling photographic exhibition celebrating the unique beauty of women of color. Exhibit consist entirely of portraits of women from the Miami community.

Stephen P. Clark Center lobby, 111 NW 1st St., Miami. 305-375-4606

Target Free Third Friday. The Miami Children’s

photography, mixed-media works and more.

Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121 Ave., Davie. 954-424-0085 or youngatartmuseum. org

ONGOING BAPTIST CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER Gallery will help teach young visitors and their parents the importance of leading a healthy and active lifestyle with exercise stations, food facts, sports interactives and more. Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. 305-373-5437 or miamichildrensmuseum.org

DINOSAURS AROUND THE WORLD: THE EXHIBITION Through April 16. View 13 life-sized roaring, breathing dinosaurs. Learn about the latest paleontological research, discover and name a dinosaur, determine what colors dinosaurs actually were and more. South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. 561-370-7710 or sfsciencecenter.org

THE MARY ALICE FORTIN CHILDREN’S ART GALLERY Through July. “Illustrating Words: The Wondrous Fantasy World of Robert L. Forbes, poet and Ronald Searle, artist.” 10 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Saturdays.

Free. The Society of the Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. 561-655-2776 or fourarts. org

INVITATION TO THE BALL: MARJORIE MERRIWEATHER POST’S FANCY DRESS COSTUMES Through April 17. Exhibition focuses on intricate dress costumes that were designed specifically for Post when she attended elaborate charity balls. The Society of the Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. $5; ages 14 and younger, free. 561-655-7226 or fourarts.org

CLYDE BUTCHER PHOTOGRAPHY Butcher is a nationally recognized conservationist who uses his photography to help preserve natural environments throughout the nation. Museum of Discovery and Science and AutoNation IMAX 3D Theater, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-463-IMAX (4629) or mods.org

THE ART OF VIDEO GAMES Through April 17. Explore the 40-year evolution of video games as an artistic medium, with a focus on striking visual effects and the creative use of new technologies. The exhibition focuses on the interplay of graphics, technology and storytelling through some of the best games for 20 gaming systems ranging from the Atari VCS to the PlayStation. The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum at FIU, 10975 SW 17th St., Miami. 305-348-2890 or thefrost.fiu.edu STEP RIGHT UP: 38TH ANNUAL STUDENT EXHIBITION March 3-April 13. Exhibition showcases the works of Broward College art students. The Rosemary Duffy Larson Gallery, 3501 SW Davie Road, Building 6, Davie. 954-201-6984 or aclyman@broward.edu VOYAGE TO VIETNAM EXHIBIT Through May 8. Exhibit showcases traditions, customs and values exemplified by the annual celebration of Tet and the New Year. Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. 305-373-5437 or miamichildrensmuseum.org MAGIC & MAYHEM: THE ART OF ICONIC TOYS Through May 30. Featuring toy collections of Transformers and My Little Pony, interactive art stations, merchandise displays, first-hand accounts by local collectors, murals, sculpture,

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VISIT ANYTIME SCHOOLHOUSE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.

129 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. 561-7426780 or SchoolHouseMuseum.org CASON COTTAGE HOUSE MUSEUM Step back in time and see South Florida family lifestyle from 1915 to 1935. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. 5 NE First St., Delray Beach. 561-274-9578, dbhsarch@ bellsouth.net, or DelrayBeachHistory.org SOUTH FLORIDA RAILWAY MUSEUM 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays and 12-4 p.m. Saturdays.

1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach. sfrmdfb94@gmail.com or SFRM.org OLD DAVIE SCHOOL HISTORICAL MUSEUM 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. 6650 Griffin Road, Davie. 954-797-1044 or ODSHM.ch2v.com HISTORYMIAMI 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and Noon-5 p.m. Sunday. 101 West Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-1492 or historymiami.org

Museum is free every third Friday of the month. Due to space - no strollers please. 3-9 p.m. Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. 305-3735437 ext. 100 or ext. 145

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Move it Fridays. Ages 5 and under. Play for better health. 11:30 a.m.-Noon. Young At Art Youth Services Story Corner, 751 SW 121 Ave., Davie. Free with Museum paid admission.954-357-5437 Fun in Spanish. Ages 2-5. Learn and practice in a playful, musical and artistic environment. 10-11:30 a.m.

Fridays. Weston Community Center, 20200 Saddle Club Road, Weston. $40 per month. 954-822-7528 or FuninSpanish@Hotmail.com Cool De Sac Movie Night. Movie, food and activities. Call for movie titles. 6-9 p.m. Fridays. The Village at Gulfstream Park, 501 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. Child drop off $27 per child; Stay and play, regular admission prices. RSVP. 954-399-9953 or thevillageatgulfstreampark.com Artspark Funtastic Fridays And Movie Night.

Bounce house, face painters and more. Movie begins at 8 p.m. 5-8:00 p.m. ArtsPark, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood.

Free. 954-921-3500 or visithollywoodfl.org

ArtsPark Live! Listen to live bands in the park. 8-10 p.m. ArtsPark, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood.

Free. 954-921-3500 or visithollywoodfl.org

Tunes ‘N Trucks. Turnstiles - a tribute to Billy Joel.

Bring lawn chairs or blankets. 6 p.m. Third Friday of the month. Sunrise Civic Center, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise. Free. 954-747-4600 Shabbat And Schmooze. Shabbat sing-a-long, complimentary bagel breakfast, and tour of the school.

9:15-10:45 a.m. Mandel Jewish Community Center of the Palm Beaches, 5221 Hood Road, Palm Beach Gardens.

561-712-5230, JaimeB@JCConline.com, RachelF@JCConline.com, or jcconline.com Movie in the Park. “Cinderella.” Blankets, lawn chairs. Refreshments available for purchase. 8 p.m. Community Center, 1100 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek. 954545-6620 or coconutcreek.net Movies on the Lawn. “Hop.” Bring lawn chairs or blankets. 7 p.m. third Friday of the month. Pompano Beach Great Lawn, corner of Atlantic and Pompano Beach Blvd., Pompano Beach. 954-786-4111 or pompanobeachfl.gov Marci Poppins. Ages 3-6. storytelling, magic and puppets, including a Dr. Seuss celebration. 10:30 a.m. North Regional/BC Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek. Free. RSVP. 954-201-2600 Kids Night at the Museum. Ages 5 to 12. “Night of Ogres.” Exhibit exploration, themed art activities, pizza, popcorn and watch Shrek 4 (PG). Bring your favorite pillow or blanket and wear PJs. 6 to 11 p.m. Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie. $35-$40. 954-4240085 or YoungAtArtMuseum.org Live Music at Mickel. Otis Cadellac and the El Dorados Classic R&B, Root Rock & Roll and Blues. 7-9 p.m.

Mickel Park, 2675 NW 7th Ave., Wilton Manors. 954390-2130 or wiltonmanors.com Family Fun Fridays. Free entertainment, and a different line up of activities and entertainers every week. 7-9 p.m. Fridays. The Village at Gulfstream Park, Champions Plaza, 501 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. 954399-9953 or thevillageatgulfstreampark.com

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Create Your Own Craft Program. Ages 5-9. 10:30 a.m. Hagen Ranch Road Branch Library, 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach. RSVP. 561894-7500 Fun Friday. Ages 2-6. Kids will create their own slime to take home. Socks required. 3 p.m. Cool Beans, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens. Admission and class $14.95. $6 class only. 561-627-1782 or CoolBeansPlayCafe.com Eyes To The Skies. Ages 8 and up. Explore the night sky with a telescope and learn about the moon and winter constellations. 7:30 p.m. Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S Military Trail, Boca Raton. $20-$25. 561347-3913 or ScienceExplorium.org

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Music on the Rocks: Free Concert. South Florida bands perform. With Food Truck Invasion from 5-9 p.m. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. 6-9 p.m. Ocean Avenue Amphitheatre, 129 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. 561-600-9093 Movie Time at the Library. Call for movie information. 1 p.m. Fridays. Highland Beach Municipal Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach. Free. 561-2785455 Family Fun. Kids eat free. Bounce house, magicians, balloon artist, marshmallow roast and music. 5 p.m. Every Friday. Lake Worth Beach Club, One Seventh Ave., North, Lake Worth. 561-585-8976 Monkey Joe’s Family Fun Fridays. $24.99 for 2 children, a cheese pizza and a pitcher of soda. 6250 Lantana Road, Bay 18, Lake Worth. 561- 968-0009 Toddler Time at Craft Haus. Ages 5 and under.

Stories, painting ceramics, snacks, and receive a token for the carousel or train. Advance reservations are required.

10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Fridays. Craft Haus Interactive Art Studio, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Suite 4102, Palm Beach Gardens. $15. 561-630-3450 or crafthauspalmbeach.com

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Daddy and Mommy and Me. Recreate works of art. First Saturday of the month. 2-4:30 p.m. Trazos Art Academy, 17152 W Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach. $25 per person. 786-766-0278 or trazosart.com Book & Books Storytime. 10 a.m. Saturdays.

Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Free.

305-442-4408 Oleta River Canoe Tour. Ages 7 and up. 10 a.m.12:30 p.m. Second Sunday and fourth Saturday of each month. Meet at East Greynolds Park, 16700 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami Beach. $28 per person. RSVP required two days before. 305-944-6111 Fun Days at The Little Farm. Pony rides, petting farm, tour of farm and butterfly garden. 9:30 a.m.-12:30

p.m. Weekends. The Little Farm, 13401 S.W. 224 St., Goulds. $10. RSVP. 305-258-3186 Gold Coast Train Rides. 20-minute train rides on the “Edwin Link Children’s Railroad”, or Link train. 1 and 3 p.m. Weekends. Gold Coast Railroad Museum, 12450 S.W. 152nd St., Miami. $2.50. 305-253-0063 Normandy Village Farmers Market. Locally grown organic and conventional vegetables, fruit and artisanal and prepared foods. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays.

7802 Rue Vendome, Miami Beach. 786-319-8510 or themarketcompany.org Coconut Grove Saturday Organic Market.

Fresh fruits, vegetables, grains, seeds and raw vegan foods, prepared food, and artisan foods 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Saturdays. 3300 Grand Ave., Miami. 305-238-7747 or glaserorganicfarms.com Earth Art. Using found, recycled materials to create art.

3:30 p.m. Doral Branch Library, 10785 NW 58th St., Doral. Free. RSVP. 305-716-9598 American Girls: Meet Lea Clark. Ages 7-12.

Activities, games and crafts. Dolls welcomed. 3 p.m.

Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Ave., South Boca Raton. RSVP. 561-482-4554

Storytelling Miami: Family Storytelling Festival. Fantasy Theatre Factory presents Three Messketeers and Mother Goose on the Loose. 1 p.m. West End Regional Library, 10201 Hammocks Blvd., Miami. Free.

305-385-7135 Growing Gardens: Gardening Workshop. Topics range from garden planning and design to container gardening to creating butterfly gardens. 3 p.m. West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way, Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-553-1134

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Yellow Green Farmers Market. Open year round.

8-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Yellow Green Farmers Market, 1940 North 30th Road, Hollywood. ygfarmersmarket.com Free Cartoon Drawing Class. 2 p.m. Saturdays.

The Village at Gulfstream Park, Barker Animation Art Gal-

lery, 501 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. Free.

954-457-2280 or thevillageatgulfstreampark.com Breakfast At Gulfstream. Character appearances, free backstretch tram tours, giveaways and prizes, and guest speakers. 7-10 a.m. Park, Champions Plaza, 901 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. 954-454-7000 or gulfstreampark.com Tradewinds Park Farm. Farm animals including a cow, sheep, goats, pigs, and chickens. 11:30 and 1:30.

Weekends. Third weekend of the month extra sessions.

10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. every 45 min. $3 per person. 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. 954-357-8720 Wilton Manors Green Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Every Saturday and Sunday. Hagen Park, 2020 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors. 954-531-5363 or greenwilton.com Aquarium: Behind The Scenes. All ages. Learn about the aquarium inhabitants and observe them feeding.

2- 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. $2 plus tax. Anne Kolb Nature Center, 751 Sheridan St., Hollywood. 954926-2480 Plantation Farmers Market. Organic and nonorganic produce, locally produced honey, homemade hummus, plants and orchids, fresh cut flowers, breads and Danishes, olive oils, cheeses, dips, spreads and more. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation. 954-452-2558 Coral Springs Green Market. Fresh and local fruits and vegetables, baked goods, grains and nuts, and glutenfree and vegan products, flowers, plants, and more. 8:30 am-2 pm, Saturday, year-round. Coral Springs Green Market, 9400 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs. 561-929-0237 Pompano Citi Center Farmers Market. Fresh produce, handcrafted vendors and more. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturdays. 1955 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach. pompanociticentre.com Train Rides at Tradewinds Park. Steam train engine rides. Third Saturday of the month. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. Gate entrance fee of $1.50. $1.50 per ride cash only. 954-357-8720

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Saturdays. 41 NE 1st St., at the corner of Dixie Highway Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach. pompanobeachfl.gov STEAM Engineering Challenge. Ages 5-8.

Design, build and test a model bridge. 1-1:45 p.m. Miramar Branch Library & Education Center, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. Free. RSVP. 954-357-8095 Family Movie. Call for movie title. 2 p.m. Weston Branch Library, 4205 Bonaventure Blvd., Weston. Free.

RSVP. 954-357-5430

IMACS Hi-Tech Summer Camp Open House Weston. Ages 6-15. Get a glimpse of the IMACS summer program where kids are immersed in fun-filled academic pursuits such as Computer Programming and Virtual Robotics, Electronics, and Logic Puzzles. 3:30-5 p.m. IMACS Weston, 2585 Glades Circle, Weston. RSVP. 954-791-2333 or imacs.org/summercamp Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale Color Run 5k.

7:30 a.m. Huizenga Plaza, 32 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. $34.99-$54.99. thecolorrun.com/locations/ ft-lauderdale

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Palm Beach County-operated Waterparks Open. Coconut Cove Waterpark, Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, Boca Raton. 561-629-8840 and Calypso Bay Waterpark, Seminole Palms Park, Royal Palm Beach. 561-790-6160 or pbcSplash.com Storytime for Children With Special Needs.

Enjoy stories, songs, crafts and movement activities specially designed for children with developmental disabilities. 11 a.m. Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Ave., South Boca Raton. RSVP. 561-482-4554 Meet The Orchestra. Interactive program where families can attend a dress rehearsal, meet the conductor and musicians at intermission, watch instrument demonstrations and participate in an instrument petting zoo. 10:30-Noon. The Roberts Theatre at Saint Andrew’s School, 3900 Jog Road, Boca Raton. Adults, $5; children, free. RSVP. 866-687-3848, info@thesymphonia.org, or thesymphonia.org

Boca Ballet Theatre 25th Anniversary Gala Performance. Guest artists will perform excerpts from Boca Ballet Theatre‘s repertoire alongside student dancers. 6 p.m. The Madelyn Savarick Stage at Countess de Hoernle Theatre, 5100 Jog Road, Boca Raton. $35-$45. bocaballet.org

Weekend Fun at Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market. Petting zoo, feeding area, pony rides, and bounce house. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 10066 Lee Road, Boynton Beach.

Free. 561-733-5490 Bookworm Storytime. Ages 1-5 10:30 Saturdays.

Highland Beach Municipal Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach. Free. 561-278-5455 Delray Beach Green Market. Pet friendly. 9 a.m.Noon, Saturday. 201 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach.

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Chopin For All Free Concert Series. Hana Chu Performance. 3 p.m. Granada Presbyterian Church, 950 University Drive, Coral Gables. coralgables.com Coppélia for Kids. The Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida and musicians from Orchestra Miami present a mini-version of the comic ballet Coppélia, set to music by French composer Leo Delibes. 4 p.m. Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 SW 57 Ave., Pinecrest. Adults, $15; children, $10. artsballettheatre.org Momentum Dance Series. Dance presentations for children. 3 p.m. Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd St., Miami Beach. Free. RSVP. 305-535-4219 Sunday Matinees at the Library. 10:30 a.m.

Northeast Dade - Aventura Branch Library, 2930 Aventura Blvd., Aventura. RSVP. 305-931-5512 Sunday Sounds at Fairchild. Live music performed by students of University of Miami’s Frost School of Music in the Glasshouse Café. 1-2 p.m. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral

Gables. Free with paid admission. Adults $25; $12 ages 6-17. 305-667-1651 Sunday Family 4-Pack. Four 1-hour timed-play game cards plus a large 1-topping pizza for $39.99. 1 a.m.-11 p.m. GameTime, 5701 Sunset Drive, Suite 330, Miami. 305- 667-4263 Doral Farmers Market. Produce and artisanal crafts.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays. Doral Farmers Market, 9659 NW 41st St., Doral. 786-553-6929 or doralmarket.com Collins Park Marketplace Farmers Market.

Locally grown organic and conventional fruits, vegetables, honey, smoothies, prepared food items, and more. 9 a.m.5 p.m., Sunday, year-round. Collins Park Marketplace, 2100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-775-2166.

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Be Kind to Animals. Critters Matter. Each week guests will be introduced to a featured animal. 11 a.m. Sundays. Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital 3000 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs. Donations appreciated. 954-752-9453 or sawgrassnaturecenter.org Josh’s Organic Garden. Farmers Market. 9 a.m.5:30 p.m. Most Sundays.101 N. Ocean Drive, Hollywood.

954-456-3276 Dania Beach Farmers Market. Dania Beach PATCH People’s Access To Community Horticulture. Five to 10 vendors, with the majority growing or producing their goods. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, year-round.

1201 W. Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach. 954-9246801 Deerfield Beach Green Market. Fresh produce, meat, seafood, gourmet foods, jam and jellies, and local honey. 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday, year-round. Zion Lutheran Church, 10th St. and Sixth Ave., Deerfield Beach. 772345-3797 Jazz in the Pines. Bring blanks or lawn chairs. 3-5 p.m. William B. Armstrong Dream Park, 1700 Dykes Road, Pembroke Pines. 954-435-6525 or ppines.com

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Coloring Club. For parents and children. 2 p.m.

Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. RSVP. 561-304-4500 Sunday on the Waterfront. National and regional recording artists along Flagler Drive waterfront. 4:30 -7:30 p.m. Third Sunday of every month. Meyer Amphitheatre, 105 Evernia St., West Palm Beach. Free. 561- 822-1515 or wpb.org/sunday-on-the-waterfront Sunday Movies. Check website for movie title. $1 includes beverage & popcorn. 11 a.m. Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton.

561-347-3900 or SugarSandPark.org

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Mini Monday Mornings. Ages 0-3. Painting, sand play, story times, and a puppet show. 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. Adults, $18; Florida residents, $14. 305-3735437 ext. 100 or ext. 145 Adrienne Arsht Center Farmers Market. Florida-grown produce, prepared foods, workshops with food writers and chefs, live music and cooking demonstrations.

4-8 p.m. Mondays. 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami.

Civic Center Station Farmers Market. Locally grown organic and conventional vegetables, fruit and artisanal and prepared foods. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays.

1601 N.W. 12th Ave., Miami. 305-531-0038 or themarketcompany.org Adrienne Arsht Center Tour. Learn about Arsht’s architecture and history, and walk through the theaters.

Noon. Mondays and Saturdays. Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-949-6722 Cuentos y Dibujos. Storytime and crafts. Spanish story time with crafts, music and riddles for school-age children. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays. JFK Library, 190 West 49th St., Hialeah. 305-821-2700 Lea’s Adventure Academy. Visit four themed stations, featuring an adventure journal, an undersea cupcake food craft, handkerchief decorating, and a photo op.

5:30 p.m. American Girl Miami, 8888 SW 136 St., Suite #395A, Miami. $10 per person. RSVP. 877-247-5223 or americangirl.com Celebrate Easter. 3:30 p.m. Virrick Park Branch Library, 3255 Plaza St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-4427872 Toddler Storytime. Celebrate Easter with stories, songs and activities. 10:30 a.m. West End Regional Library, 10201 Hammocks Blvd., Miami. Free. 305-3857135

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Mondays Young At Art Play Dates: Art Amazing. Ages 0-5. Free with paid admission. $12 for Broward County residents, seniors and children over age 1. 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie. 954-424-0085 Food Trucks At Artspark. Over 20 different food trucks. 5:30-10 p.m. Mondays. ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. Free admission. 954-9213500 The Green Wave Farmers Market. Fresh organic produce, weekly specials, fresh raw food deli items, discounted supplements, and organic spices. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays. 5227 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation. 954581-8377 Movie Time. “Hotel Transylvania.” 11 a.m. Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Free. RSVP. 954357-7444 Monday Morning Story Time. 10:30 a.m. Stirling Road Branch Library, 3151 Stirling Road, Hollywood.

Free. RSVP. 954-357-7550 March of the Stuffed Animals. Ages 3-5. Kids wear their pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animal.

Math games, parade, and light refreshments. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Pompano Beach Branch Library, 1213 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach. Free. RSVP. 954-357-7595 Tween Book Club. Ages 8-12. 6:30-7:30 p.m. West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation.

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Perler Beads. Ages 8 and up. Make your own design or try a superhero or video game character template. 2 p.m. Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. RSVP. 561-626-6133 Money Madness Workshop. Ages 5 and up. Fourweek course that will teach your child how to earn, save, budget and spend money responsibly. 3:30 pm Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth.

RSVP. 561-304-4500

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Celebrate Women’s History Month. Learn about computer pioneer Grace Hopper and coding for kids. 4 p.m. West End Regional Library, 10201 Hammocks Blvd., Miami. Free. 305-385-7135 Bilingual Toddler Storytime. 19 months-3. 11 a.m. Doral Branch Library, 10785 NW 58th St., Doral.

Free. RSVP. 305-716-9598

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Jump A Roos’s Terrific Tuesdays. Ages 0-12.

Discount prices on Tuesdays. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. University Commons, 6830 N. University Drive, Tamarac. $5 under 2, $5.99 for 2 and older, non-playing adults and kids free. 954-721-5867 or jumparoos.com Family Nights With Food Trucks. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Every Tuesday. Plantation Heritage Park, 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation. Free. 954-357-5135 $6 Movie Tuesday. Valid for most movies and restrictions may apply. Tuesdays. Paragon Ridge 8, 9200 W. State Road 84, Davie. 954-472-4940 Bricks for Kidz. Ages 5-13. Construct models using LEGO bricks. 4 p.m. Tuesdays. Pine Island Park, 3801 S. Pine Island Road, Davie. $12. 954-907-5420 Mommy & Me Mornings. 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays.

The Village at Gulfstream Park, Cool De Sac, 501 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. $12, Parents free.

RSVP. 954-399-9953 or thevillageatgulfstreampark.com Rok:Brgr. Kids eat free Tuesdays with purchase of an adult entrée. Some restrictions may apply. The Village at Gulfstream Park, 501 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. 954-367-3970 or thevillageatgulfstreampark.com Art Class. Ages 18-36 months. Projects include drawing, painting, collage, design and more. 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Funderdome Indoor Play and Café, 1455 SE 17th St. Fort Lauderdale. $7.95 plus free admission.

954-525-1816 or funderdome.net Tuesday Night Beach Dances. Movie, dancing and more. 7-9 p.m. Main Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Ave., Deerfield Beach. Free. 954-480-4429 or deerfield-beach.com

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Awesome Science for Tweens. Ages 8-12.

Hands-on science experiments. 3:30 p.m. Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. RSVP. 561-304-4500 Hippity Hop Hunt and Storytime. 10 a.m. Jupiter Community Center, 200 Military Trail, Jupiter. $10-13. jupiter.fl.us Sensational Story ‘n More. Ages 2-5. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays. Schoolhouse Children’s Museum and Learning Center, 129 E Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. $5.

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world, and food and drink specials at participating restaurants. 7-9:30 p.m. Gulfstream Park Champions Plaza, 901 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. 954-4547000 or gulfstreampark.com Lego Club. Ages 7-12. 4 p.m. South Regional/BC College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines. Free.

RSVP. 954-201-8825 Toddler Tales. Ages 12-35 months. 10:30-11 a.m.

Northwest Branch Library, 1580 NW 3 Ave., Pompano Beach. Free. RSVP. 954-357-6599 Bedtime Stories. 6:30-7:30 p.m. West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation. Free. RSVP. 954-765-1560

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your child a special opportunity to receive 1:1 ABA therapy in a loving and nurturing principles of Positive Discipline throughout each day as well as the principles of Brazer Center for Autism has specialized in serving students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other social and communicative disabilities, including Asperger’s Disorder, high functioning autism, as well as other nonverbal learning disabilities for over 15 years. hands on, and designed to address the Your child can enjoy a summer camp that integrates his/her behavioral and academic goals in a 1:1 ratio in a classroom setting within a small group integrating traditional classroom learning and socialization with 1:1 ABA therapy all day. We will follow through with your child’s IEP objectives from school throughout the summer, so that each child can continue to make academic and social gains. Community based outings will help your child to generalize the skills learned in the classroom while out having fun skating, bowling, swimming, horseback riding, and visiting local museums and movie theaters, Zoos, Aquariums, Miami’s beaches & even kayaking and sailing weekly!

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Little Hands-Big Art. Ages 3-5. Students try many

Library Storytime. Ages 20-40 months. 11 a.m.-

Cool Kids Coloring. Grades K-5. Coloring sheets of

different forms of art. 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Tuesdays.

Schoolhouse Children’s Museum and Learning Center, 129 E Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. Members,$3; nonmembers, $4 with $5 paid admission. 561-742-6780 or schoolhousemuseum.org $6 Movie Tuesdays. Movies before 4 p.m. Excluding IMAX and FDX. Delray MarketPlace Stadium 12, 14775 Lyons Road, Delray Beach. 561-454-8002 Afterschool Funzone Club. Ages 5-12. Dodge ball, soccer, swimming, painting, karate, dancing, social activities. Afterschool-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Veterans Park, 802 NE First St., Delray Beach. $10 per week. 561-243-7350 Small Fry Programs. Ages 3 and up. Story, songs, and crafts. 4 p.m. Tuesdays. Highland Beach Municipal Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach. Free.

561-278-5455 Baby Bookworm Storytime. Ages 1-2. 11 a.m.

Tuesdays Highland Beach Municipal Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach. Free. 561-278-5455 Toddler Tuesdays. Ages 6 months-3. Socks required.

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays. Cool Beans, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens. $10.95; 6 months-2, $8.95; siblings, $6.95. 561-627-1782

Noon. Riverland Branch Library, 2710 W. Davie Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Free. RSVP. 954-357-7455 Preschool Storytime. Celebrate Easter. 10:30 a.m.

West End Regional Library, 10201 Hammocks Blvd., Miami. Free. 305-385-7135 Riverwalk Noon Tunes. Live music and food for purchase. Noon- 2 p.m. Huizenga Plaza, 32 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. goriverwalk.com

varying difficulty will be provided along with crayons and colored pencils. 3 p.m. West Boca Branch Library, 18685 State Road 7, Boca Raton. RSVP. 561-470-1600 Awesome Science for Tweens. Ages 8-12.

Hands-on science experiments. 3:30 p.m. Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. RSVP. 561-304-4500 Young Concert Artists. American cellist Cicely Parnas. Tickets are buy one get one free. 7 p.m. Eissey Campus Theatre, 11051 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. $30-$40. 561-207-5900 or cmspb.org/cicely-parnas-cello Wellington Food Trucks. 5-9:30 p.m. Thursdays.

Wellington Amphitheater, 12300 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. Free. foodtruckinvasion.com Afterschool Funzone Club. Ages 5-12. Dodge ball, soccer, swimming, painting, karate, dancing, social activities. Afterschool-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Veterans Park, 802 NE First St., Delray Beach. $10 per week. 561-243-7350

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Movie Under the Stars. See website for movie title.

8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. Miami Beach SoundScape ExoStage, 500 17th St., Miami Beach. 305-6737577 or mbculture.com Young Poets Society. Young poets will have the opportunity to read, learn, and write together. 4-5 p.m.

Wednesdays. Wilde e-Library, 1701 West 53rd Terrace, Hialeah. 305-818–9766

Farmers Market at Miami Children’s Hospital. Fresh produce and a variety of artisan foods. 8 a.m.3:30 p.m. Wednesdays. 3100 S.W. 62nd Ave., Miami.

305-318-6148 Miami Beach Food Truck & Music Fest.

Food trucks, free entertainment and participation by area restaurants. 5-10 p.m. Fourth Wednesday of the month.

North Shore Park Bandshell, Collins Avenue and 73 Street. mbculture.com.

Moonlight and Marshmallows. Campfire with s’mores, activities for the kids and nature walk. 6-8:30 p.m. Elaine Gordon Park, 1725 NE 135 St., North Miami.

Ages 4 and up, $5 per person cash only. 786-255-2995, 305-895-9840, or northmiamifl.gov Jazz in the Gables. 12:15 p.m. Coral Gables Museum Plaza, 285 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Free. coralgables. com Lea’s Adventure Academy. Visit four themed stations, featuring an adventure journal, an undersea cupcake food craft, handkerchief decorating, and a photo op.

5:30 p.m. American Girl Miami, 8888 SW 136 St., Suite #395A, Miami. $10 per person. RSVP. 877-247-5223 or americangirl.com Celebrate Easter. Stories, songs, and activities. 3:30 p.m. Coconut Grove Branch Library, 2875 McFarlane Road, Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-442-8695

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Wednesday Night Cheap Skate. $6 skating Wednesdays. Skates included. 6-8:30 p.m. Galaxy Skateway, 7500 Southgate Blvd., 954-721-0580 or 3737 N. Davie Road Extension, 954-435-3300 Tamarac Food Trucks. 5:30- 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Drive, Tamarac. Free.

954-597-3620 Spring Tea. Tea sandwiches, desserts and assorted afternoon teas. 2-4 p.m. Southwest Focal Point Community Center, 301 NW 103rd Ave., Pembroke Pines. $18. 954450-6888 or tamarac.org Full Moon Drum Circle. Bring a drum or percussion instrument and participate in a guided drum circle. All skill levels welcome. Meet at the Palm Court (West Side).

7-9 p.m. ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. Free. 954-926-0204

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Jackson Pollock Painting. Splatter painting. Dress to get messy. 11 a.m. Main Library, 3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. RSVP. 561-233-2600 Awesome Science for Tweens. Ages 8-12.

Hands-on science experiments. 3:30 p.m. Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. RSVP. 561-304-4500 Crafty Wednesday. Ages 2-6. Easter craft activity your child can take home. Socks required. 3-3:45 p.m. Cool Beans, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens. Admission and class $14.95. $6 class only.

RSVP. 561-627-1782 or CoolBeansPlayCafe.com Lil’ Explorers - Super Sensory Messy Play.

Ages 2-5. Little ones explore while developing important readiness skills. 3-3:45 p.m. Wenesdays. Schoolhouse Children’s Museum and Learning Center, 129 E Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. Members, $3; non-members, $4 per class plus $5 paid admission. 561-742-6780 or schoolhousemuseum.org Sensational Story ‘n More. Ages 2-4. 2-2:45 p.m. Wednesdays. Schoolhouse Children’s Museum and Learning Center, 129 E Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. $5.

561-742-6780 Crafty Wednesday. Ages 2-6. Craft activity your child can take home. Socks required. 3-3:45 p.m. Cool Beans, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens.

Admission and class $14.95. $6 class only. RSVP. 561627-1782

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Crafty Science. Ages 4-11. Lab experiments, nature treks and craft projects. 4:30-6 p.m. Thursdays. Trazos Art Academy, 17152 W. Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach. $30. 786-394-0937 or trazosart.com Kid’s Muay Thai Kickboxing. Ages 5-13. Martial arts. 6 p.m. Thursdays. Ed Burke Recreation Center, 11400 NE Ninth Court, Biscayne Park. For pricing: 305542-5549 or mma-f.com My Little One and Me. Ages 6 months- 2. Bilingual class, storytelling, music, puppets, and more. 45 Minutes open play after the class. 10- 11 a.m. Thursdays. Planet Kids Indoor Playground, 2403 NE Second Ave., Suite 107, Miami. $25. 305-573-1379 or planetkidsplayground.com The Grove Green Market. Locally grown vegetables, artisan foods, and live entertainment. 2-8 p.m. Thursdays.

3500 Main Highway, Miami. 305-608-9020 or coconutgrove.com Easter Craft. 4:30 p.m. Main Library, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-375-2665 Family Funtime. Stories, songs, and activities. 6:30 p.m. West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way, Miami.

Free. RSVP. 305-553-1134

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Live Glassblowing Demos. Demonstrations in the glassblowing studio. 7-10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Hollywood Hot Glass, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood.

Free. 607-382-6007 or HollywoodHotGlass.com Stories in Spanish. Ages 5 and up. 3:30 p.m. South Regional/BC College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines. Free. RSVP. 954-201-8825 Toddler Story Time. 10:30 a.m. Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch Library, 10500 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise.

Free. RSVP. 954-357-7440

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Clematis by Night. Drink specials, food vendors, and

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Cultural Fridays. Enjoy music and discover works by local artists and artisans. 7-11 p.m. Domino Park, SW 15th Avenue and 8th Street, Miami. Free.

305.643.5500 After School Storytime. Books, play some games, make a craft and watch a movie. 4 p.m. Main Library, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-375-2665 Jazz Friday. Live jazz. 8 p.m. Last Friday of the month.

Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami, 770 NE 125th St., North Miami. Free. 305 893 6211

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Fun in Spanish. Ages 2-5. Learn and practice in a playful, musical and artistic environment. 10-11:30 a.m.

Fridays. Weston Community Center, 20200 Saddle Club Road, Weston. $40 per month. 954-822-7528 or FuninSpanish@Hotmail.com Family Fun Fridays. Free entertainment, and a different line up of activities and entertainers every week. 7-9 p.m. Fridays. The Village at Gulfstream Park, Champions Plaza, 501 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach.

954-399-9953 or thevillageatgulfstreampark.com Artspark Funtastic Fridays And Movie Night.

Bounce house, face painters and more. Movie begins at 8 p.m. 5-8:00 p.m. ArtsPark, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood.

Free. 954-921-3500 or visithollywoodfl.org

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Coding for Kids. Ages 9 and up. Practice the basics of web design by learning HTML5 computer language. 3:15 p.m. Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. RSVP. 561-626-6133 Movie Night and Food Truck Invasion. Food trucks and movies. Movie starts at 8 p.m. Bring folding chairs or blankets to picnic at the park grass surroundings.

5-9 p.m. Last Friday of every month. Royal Palm Beach Commons, Royal Palm Beach. Free. 561-790-5149. foodtruckinvasion.com Movie Time at the Library. Call for movie information. 1 p.m. Fridays. Highland Beach Municipal Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach. Free. 561-2785455 Family Fun. Kids eat free. Bounce house, magicians, balloon artist, marshmallow roast and music. 5 p.m. Every Friday. Lake Worth Beach Club, One Seventh Ave., North, Lake Worth. 561-585-8976 Monkey Joe’s Family Fun Fridays. $24.99 for 2 children, a cheese pizza and a pitcher of soda. 6250 Lantana Road, Bay 18, Lake Worth. 561- 968-0009 Toddler Time at Craft Haus. Ages 5 and under.

Stories, painting ceramics, snacks, and receive a token for the carousel or train. Advance reservations are required.

10 .a.m. and 3 p.m. Fridays. Craft Haus Interactive Art Studio, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Suite 4102, Palm Beach Gardens. $15. 561-630-3450 or crafthauspalmbeach.com

music. 6-9 p.m. Thursdays. West Palm Beach Waterfront, 101 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. wpb.org/events

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26 Saturday MIAMI-DADE

Book & Books Storytime. 10 a.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Free. 305-442-4408

St Patrick’s Day Food & Tunes. Visit website for time. Ed Burke Recreation Center, 11400 NE 9th, Court Biscayne Park. biscayneparkfl.gov Carnaval Soccer 5 v 5 Challenge. One day tournament. Each participant will receive a tournament t-shirt as well as prizes for all teams that reach the finals. Register online. Kendall Soccer Park, 8011 SW 127th Ave., Miami. $175. 305-669-0101 or copalatina.com Let’s Explore at Fairchild (LEAF). “Your Five Senses in the Garden.” Children work with crafts, play science-themed games, complete fun and educational worksheets, participate in planting activities, and more. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables. Adults, $25; children 6-17, $12. 305-667-1651 or fairchildgarden.org Easter Storytime. 10:15 a.m. Palmetto Bay Branch Library, 17641 Old Cutler Road, Palmetto Bay. Free.

RSVP. 305-232-1771 Celebrate Women’s History Month. Stories, crafts, and more. 11 a.m. Northeast Dade - Aventura Branch Library, 2930 Aventura Blvd., Aventura. RSVP. 305-931-5512 DIY Craft. Ages 5 and up. 1 p.m. Little River Branch Library, 160 NE 79th St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-7518689 Earth Art. Use found, recycled materials to create art.

3 p.m. Shenandoah Branch Library, 2111 SW 19th St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-250-4688 Fun French Storytime. 3:30 p.m. Pinecrest Branch Library, 5835 SW 111th St., Pinecrest. Free. RSVP. 305668-4571

BROWARD

Live at the Sherman Library. Ages 6 and up.

“Mysterious Mona Lisa.” Presented by Atlantic Coast The-

atre. Younger siblings welcome. 2-3 p.m. NSU Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale.

Free. RSVP. 954-262-5477 Create Abstract Designs. Ages 5-10. Learn about artist Sonia Delaunay and make abstract designs. 2-3 p.m. Weston Branch Library, 4205 Bonaventure Blvd., Weston. Free. RSVP. 954-357-5420 Mot Pour Mot: Word by Word. Ages 3-6. Introduce your children to French. 11-11:45 a.m. Miramar Branch Library & Education Center, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. Free. RSVP. 954-357-8090 Tween Spring Crafts. Ages 6-11. 2-3 p.m. West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation.

Free. RSVP. 954-765-1560 Color Vibe 5k Run. Visit Website for fees. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Central Broward Regional Park & Stadium, 3700 N.W. 11th Place, Lauderhill. 954-357-5400 or thecolorvibe.com/ftlauderdale

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Origami Workshop. Learn simple origami techniques.

Noon- 3 p.m. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. Adults, $15; children 6-17, $9. $561-495-0233 or morikami.org Archery. Ages 8 and up. program teaches archery safety and how to properly use the equipment (provided) before getting to practice on the range. 9:30 a.m. Riverbend Park, 9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter. $10. RSVP. pbcparks.com Buggin’ Out. Ages 2-6. Stories, songs and a craft featuring bugs. 11 a.m. Wellington Branch Library, 1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington. RSVP. 561-790-6070 Bubbles Everywhere. Ages 4-9. Make bubbles and bubble wands. 3 p.m. Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Ave., Boca Raton. RSVP. 561-482-4554

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Let’s Explore at Fairchild (LEAF). “Your Five Senses in the Garden.” Children work with crafts, play science-themed games, complete fun and educational work-

sheets, participate in planting activities, and more. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables. Adults, $25; children 6-17, $12. 305-667-1651 or fairchildgarden.org

BROWARD

4th Sundays Beach Entertainment Series.

Bring lawn chairs and enjoy music at the beach. 2-5 p.m.

2-5 p.m. South City Beach Park, 1870 S. Ocean Drive, Hallandale Beach. 954-457-1452. Free. hallandalebeachfl.gov Color Dash 2016. Dance competitions, hula-hoop contest, contests, and giveaways. 1-4 p.m. Westfield Broward, 8000 W Broward Blvd., Plantation. $20. RSVP. newcolordash5k.ticketmob.com

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Archery. Ages 8 and up. program teaches archery safety and how to properly use the equipment (provided) before getting to practice on the range. 9:30 a.m. Riverbend Park, 9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter. $10. RSVP. pbcparks.com

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Mini Monday Mornings. Ages 0-3. Painting, sand play, story times, and a puppet show. 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. in museum admission. Adults, $18; Florida residents, $14. 305-373-5437 ext. 100 or ext. 145 The Family That Reads Together. Toddler Stories. 11 a.m. Arcola Lakes Branch Library, 8240 NW 7th Ave., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-694-2707

BROWARD

ISTEM Home School Classes. Grades 3-5.

‘Energy to Electricity.” Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. $15 person. 954467-6637 or mods.org Crafty Kids. Ages 6-11.7 p.m. South Regional/BC College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines. Free.

RSVP. 954-201-8825

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Monday Morning Storytime. “Girl Power.” 10:30 a.m. Stirling Road Branch Library, 3151 Stirling Road, Hollywood. Free. RSVP. 954-357-7550

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After School Adventure Club. Ages 5-8. 3:30

EDUCATIONAL SCHOOL For Special Needs Children K-12

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p.m. West Boynton Branch Library, 9451 Jog Road, Boynton Beach. RSVP. 561-734-5556 Money Madness Workshop. Ages 5 and up. Fourweek course that will teach your child how to earn, save, budget and spend money responsibly. 3:30 pm Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth.

RSVP. 561-304-4500

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Kid Creators. Stories and design crafts. 4 p.m. NorthPLSA Accepted

east Dade - Aventura Branch Library, 2930 Aventura Blvd., Aventura. RSVP. 305-931-5512 Bedtime Stories. 6:30 p.m. Coconut Grove Branch Library, 2875 McFarlane Road, Miami. Free. RSVP. 305442-8695

BROWARD

Art Class. Ages 18-36 months. Projects include drawing, painting, collage, design and more. 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Funderdome Indoor Play and Café, 1455 SE 17th St. Fort Lauderdale. $7.95 plus free admission.

954-525-1816 or funderdome.net Twilight Tales. 7 p.m. South Regional/BC College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines. Free. RSVP. 954-201-8825

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BRIGHT STEPS FORWARD Provides a unique therapeutic social environment. Students attending Bright Steps Forward, Inc. come from educational or home environments where they have been unsuccessful. Many of these students have been diagnosed with Aspergers, PDD, and other Autistic Spectrum Disorders.

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WE OFFER PT/OT/SLP & ABA

Afterschool Funzone Club. Ages 5-12. Dodge ball, soccer, swimming, painting, karate, dancing, social activities. Afterschool-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Veterans Park, 802 NE First St., Delray Beach. $10 per week. 561-243-7350

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Young Poets Society. Young poets will have the

These students are not able to come within a mainstream school program due to the expectations being overwhelmed. Bright Steps Forward, Inc. is a specialized life skill program catering to students whose needs are not being met in traditional school settings. BSF serves low to average functioning children, adolescents and teenagers diagnosed with Autism, Aspergers, PDD, NVLD and other Autistic Spectrum Disorders.

Our staff is dedicated to making sure that every child is given an equal opportunity to get the education all children deserve and thus provide them with the greatest chance of success.

opportunity to read, learn, and write together. 4-5 p.m.

Wednesdays. Wilde e-Library, 1701 West 53rd Terrace, Hialeah. 305-818–9766

BROWARD

Family Films. 3 p.m. South Regional/BC College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines. Free. RSVP. 954-201-8825 Who Runs the World? Ages 6-12. Celebrate Women’s History Month. Refreshments served. 6:30 p.m.

Carver Ranches Branch Library, 4735 SW 18 St., West Park. Free. RSVP. 954-357-6245.

PALM BEACH

Lyrical Verse Disperse. Ages 8 and up. Write a

• Physical Therapy • Occupational Therapy • Speech Language Therapy • Behavioral Therapy (ABA)

poem, read a rhyme, or sing. 5 p.m. Virrick Park Branch Library, 3255 Plaza St., Miami. Free. 305-442-7872 Tinkering with Tech. An introduction to computer programming for children. 4:30 p.m. Arcola Lakes Branch Library, 8240 NW 7th Ave., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305694-2707

BROWARD

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glassblowing studio. 7-10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Hollywood Hot Glass, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood.

Free. 607-382-6007 or HollywoodHotGlass.com

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Clematis by Night. Drink specials, food vendors and music. 6-9 p.m. Thursdays. West Palm Beach Waterfront, 101 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. wpb.org/events

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