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COVID 19 RESOURCES
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STATE AND LOCAL SERVICES Texas Health and Human Services/Texas Department of State Health Services
CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES
For Testing information, Symptoms, what to do if you’re sick and Prevention tips
CDC-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
www.dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus
Fort Bend County Covid-19 Information www.fbchealth.org/ncov
FOOD ASSISTANCE
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Harris County Covid-19 Information
Grab and Go Lunches and Food Pantry
Volunteer and host a Virtual Food Drive!
publichealth.harriscountytx.gov/ Resources/2019-Novel-Coronavirus
Ready Harris
self-assessment tool, recovery resources, coronavirus information www.readyharris.org
Harris County Coronavirus SelfAssessment Tool checkforcorona.com/harris-county#/ welcome
Coronavirus Helplines
Houston Food Bank
www.houstonfoodbank.org/covid19 *Many local school districts are offering free lunch and breakfast. Please check with your school district for more details.
Crowdsource
Crowdsource connects volunteers to assist with no contact food deliveries to high risk Houston residents. crowdsourcerescue.com
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Make and Donate Masks
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Donate items local food banks: Items needed include: canned foods, toiletries and hygiene items, feminine hygiene products, toilet paper, paper towels, diapers (all sizes) and wipes, pet food monetary donations are also crucial
281-633-7795 M-F 8am-5pm
Fort Bend County
Delivering food to the Home-Bound
Harris County
Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels
Click here to find Food Banks in the Fort Bend Area
TX Dept of Health
Meals on Wheels Greater Houston
Click here to find Food Banks in the Katy Area Food Banks
832-927-7575 • 9am-7pm 1-877-570-9779 Mon- Fri 7am-8pm
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www.imgh.org/meals-wheels-greaterhouston/ If you or someone you know needs help during these uncertain times, Call the United Way HELPLINE -211 They can connect you with food, child care, transportation, and other critical information and resources.
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SUMMER CAMP Guide BUSHI BAN INTERNATIONAL Our Summer Camp Program is a fitness & self-defense program for children of all ages and fitness levels teaching multi-disciplinary techniques of martial arts including karate, Jiu Jitsu, kickboxing & ground grappling. www.BushiBan.com 832-833-0030 CALVARY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Sign up for Summer Camps at Calvary! We offer several great options. Choose from Cooking, Dance & Arts, Sport Skills Camps, or Organization 101. www.CES-Richmond.org 281-342-3161 CAMP ALLEN We provide a fun & unique environment for young people to cultivate friendships, experience personal growth, and learn about the unconditional love of Jesus Christ. (located 1 hour from Houston) www.CampAllen.org 936-825-7175 CAMP CULLEN Sign your child up for premier summer overnight camp experience at YMCA Camp Cullen. From water sports and zip lining to horseback riding and science experiments, a summer with us is sure to make it their BEST one yet! Register today at www.YMCACampCullen.org CENTURY FINE ARTS Expanding your creative mind through the study of music and theatre arts. www.CenturyFineArts.com 281-201-2991 IRON CROSS GYMNASTICS Iron Cross Gymnastics wants your family to have the BEST summer ever with one of the BEST summer programs in Fort Bend County! Camps are designed for Ages 5-13 but some 4’s too if potty trained. Register today for summer camp. Visit www.IronCrossGymnastics.com & Click on Parent Portal 281-342-4766 (IRON) LITTLE FLASKS & TINY BEAKERS Little Flasks & Tiny Beakers is a mobile science lab for children of all ages. We offer hands-on, interactive labs guaranteed to ignite passion for science! We bring the thrill of science experimentation to you! www.Science2Kids.wixsite.com/ website 832-278-2642 LONE STAR FLIGHT MUSEUM Your summer flight plan is booked for adventure! Land at Lone Star Flight Museum with week-long aviation summer camps designed to let your child soar. We offer two types of camps, our Pilot Maker Camp focuses on the knowledge and skills of a pilot, our Charles E. Taylor Camp explains the engineering and mechanics of aircraft. Ages 10-12 www.LoneStarFlight.org/camps 346-708-2517 OLYMPIA GYMNASTICS AND TUMBLING Camp Olympia is for students and non-students, girls and boys, ages 4-16 years old with different activities catered to your child’s age. Monday – Friday from 9AM – 3PM. Optional extended care available. www.OlympiaTX.com 832-321-7100
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ROBINS DANCE STUDIO 6 week summer program for all ages and several styles of dance – come share the love of dance with us! www.RobinsDanceStudio.com 281-499-3921 SAFETY AMERICA KARATE Summer day camp has Indoor Rock Climbing, Ninja Warrior Course, ZipLine, Karate & more for kids 4 - 13 years old. www.SummerCampSugarLand.com 281-980-3030 SEA STAR BASE GALVESTON Summer Camp 2020 at Sea Star Base Galveston is an intense and engaging program packed full of marine and aquatic activities. S.T.E.M. concepts have been integrated into each activity, for a fun and enriching experience! For scouts, the activities have been aligned with badge programs, so scouts can earn badges and patches while at summer camp. Overnight Camps: 11 to 17 years old or Day Camps: 8 to 17 years old www.SSBGalveston.org/camps 409-572-2560 SUGAR CREEK MONTESSORI Our Summer program includes field trips to museums, theater plays & other fun destinations. On campus visitors such as a magic show, petting zoo, puppeteers & more! www.SugarCreekMontessori.com Fulshear 281-394-9797 Katy 281-693-7267 Sugar Land 281-261-1000 SUGAR LAND & SIENNA GYMNASTICS Our summer day camp has Gymnastics, Karate, Giant Moonwalk Slide, TrapezeSwing & more for kids 4 - 13 years old. www.SugarLandGymnastics.com 281-240-0999 SUMMER SCIENCE SAFARI Field trips to places where science really happens, every day! www.SummerScienceSafari.com 832-305-8572 THE HONOR ROLL SCHOOL Our camp for children ages 5-14 includes sports & games, art & drama, science & cooking, field trips and swimming. www.TheHonorRollSchool.com Sugar Land 281-265-7888 THE SUGAR & SPICE RANCH CAMP Mother/Daughter or All Girl Camps. Our summer camp sessions run from Saturday through the following Friday every week from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. www.TexasHorseCamps.com 830-460-8487 TUTORING CENTER Concerned about grades? What if your child started the school year already knowing their course material? Now is the time to catch up and get ahead for math, reading and writing courses. Stop the summer brain drain! Richmond: 281-980-1242 www.richmond.tutoringcenter.com Sugar Land: 832-449-3286 www.sugarland.tutoringcenter.com VICTORY CAMP Amazing summer camp experience that’s close to home! All the activities your kids love in a fun Christian camp environment. Day and overnight sessions available. www.VictoryCamp.com 281-338-Camp (2267)
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SCAVENGER HUNT! Find these 5 Easter eggs hidden in our magazine HAPPY EASTER
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Find 3 things that sound fun to do this summer Find an ad with someone smiling Find an ad with a star Find an ad for something to help you be healthy Find an ad with something active to do Find an ad to help you learn
FUN FAMILY
WALKS! Start a Neighborhood Bear Hunt! Place a teddy bear in your window visible to people walking by. Take a picture and post on social media you are starting a bear hunt and for others to do the same! As families go out for walks, they can look for bears in neighbor’s windows. Visit our Pinterest Board to make binoculars out of TP rolls, hear the story online and extension activities to make it a BEAR-y fun day! 1.
Listen to the story
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Go on a Bear Hunt!
ROCK YOUR WALK Paint rocks with inspirational messages and place on neighborhood side walks or trails. See our Pinterest Board for ideas.
CHALK YOUR WALK Decorate your sidewalk or driveway with inspirational messages! See our Pinterest Board for recipes on how to make your own sidewalk chalk or paint!
FIND MORE SCAVENGER HUNTS AND ACTIVITIES ON OUR PINTEREST BOARDS!
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WAYS TO SAY THANKS! SIDEWALK CHALK A BIG THANK YOU IN YOUR DRIVEWAY OR FENCE. It could be for the grocery clerk next door, or the nurse that lives down the street, or anyone driving by that goes to work every day to help the community in some way. If you have a neighbor that is a hero in your mind, mention them specifically in your drawing.
DRESS LIKE A SUPERHERO AND GO ON A WALK. Salute the garbage men, landscapers, and other workers still out doing the jobs that have to be done.
HANG SIGNS IN YOUR WINDOWS. Show your appreciation by posting a big thank you sign in your window, or in your car. Bringing smiles to everyone during these troubling times will go a long way to help us all through it.
TREAT THEM. Have lunch or even just afternoon coffees delivered from a local restaurant to the fire station, police department or doctors office you know is having to work through this.
POST A THANK YOU ON ALL YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS. You may not think it is much, but with all the negative feedback on the internet, the positive messages are very much appreciated and vital to keep up the spirits of everyone on the front lines.
DRAW A PICTURE AND BE IN OUR VIRTUAL ART SHOW ON FACEBOOK. We will host a virtual art show on our Facebook page during the month of April- look for the post, add your child’s drawing, and we will post a virtual art show on April 26th- National Superhero Day!
SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES. Even if a business isn’t physically open during this, they are still heroes in our hearts. Many are struggling to continue to pay employees with little to no income. Purchase gift cards, schedule your kids’ summer birthday parties or summer camps now, or make a donation if you can.
DON’T FORGET THE TEACHERS! The local school districts and teachers have been working non-stop to keep our kids learning. Have your kids send them a card online or connect on a Face-time call if possible. The teachers are missing their students as much as the students are missing them.
STAY HOME! HELP FLATTEN THE CURVE! Regardless of how healthy you may feel, staying home and “flattening the curve,” is what will help the most and be most appreciated by those working in the front lines. See our ideas on family activities, virtual fun and resources in our weekly eblasts each Wednesday to help you through the weeks ahead. Sign up for our eblasts on Facebook.
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Virtual
Activities for all ages
HEALTH CARE
MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
METHODIST SUGARLAND
Go on a virtual field trip of the museum, you can also download Beyond the Battlefield – a class room kit for 2nd- 8th graders with discussion questions and vocabulary words. www.amrevmuseum.org/education-museum/ students-and-teachers/virtual-field-trip
Virtual urgent care & doctor visits www.houstonmethodist.org/find-a-doctor
PISKLAK ORTHODONTICS Helpful videos on braces care www.facebook.com/pisklakorthodontics/
PHYSICAL FITNESS LITTLE GYM OF KATY Parent and Child virtual classes on Tuesdays at 10 AM and PreK virtual classes on Thursdays at 10 AM on Facebook. www.facebook.com/tlgkaty/
STARS GYMNASTICS Classes on stretching & family challenges www.facebook.com/groups/2445870592301869/
FBI PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST APP
360 experiences, AR & more! spacecenter.org
BASEBALL HALL OF FAME View their digital collection including interviews, audio recordings & scouting reports! collection.baseballhall.org/
ARTS SUGAR LAND TOWN SQUARE Virtual Sugar Land JR Superstar Auditions www.facebook.com/events/282981289330791/
LUNCH DOODLES WITH MO WILLEMS
GAMES BREAKOUT EDU Learning games platform with 1600+ games! www.breakoutedu.com/free
WHERE ON GOOGLE EARTH IS CARMEN SANDIEGO? The world’s greatest super thief has struck again. Can you track her around the globe to recover the stolen loot? shorturl.at/jrZ38
READING FORT BEND COUNTY LIBRARIES Fun story times! www.facebook.com/FortBendCountyLibraries/?
CLEAR CREEK COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF PTAS
COSMIC KIDS YOGA
Doodle with The Pigeon series & Elephant & Piggie Author everyday at 12cst. www.kennedy-center.org/education/mowillems/
Free yoga & mindfulness for kids www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga
FREE ONLINE KID-FRIENDLY CALLIGRAPHY LESSONS
HARRIS COUNTY LIBRARIES
IRON CROSS GYMNASTICS
loveleighloops.com kidcalligraphy
Learn what it’s like to train like an agent! www.fbi.gov/news/apps/fitnessapp
Fun videos to jump around, learn techniques and polish your skills www.facebook.com/ironcrossgymnastics. dance/
OLYMPIA GYMNASTICS AND TUMBLING Free videos for cardio, gymnastics and conditioning www.youtube.com/channel
MUSEUMS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON Daily virtual learning experiences and story times www.facebook.com/cmhouston
LONE STAR FLIGHT MUSEUM Daily virtual activities from scavenger hunts, demos and talks! www.facebook.com/lonestarflightmuseum/ www.instagram.com/lonestarflightmuseum/
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Story time nightly at 6:30 www.facebook.com/CCCCofPTAs/ Puppet shows, story times, crafts & STEM www.youtube.com/user/harriscountypl/featured
LIVECAMS MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM
HOUSTON ZOO Facebook lives on different animals daily at 11am www.facebook.com/
Live cams that you can view of animals! www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/livecams
CLEARWATER MARINE AQUARIUM
CINCINNATI ZOO Home Safari with videos & activities cincinnatizoo.org/home-safari-resources
STEM
Watch live cams of dolphins, otters, turtles & pelicans! www.seewinter.com/animals/webcams/mavisrescue-hideaway-cam/
EXPLORE
NASA STEM activities, games, reading, labs & puzzles www.nasa.gov/stem-at-home-for-students-k-4. html
SPACE CENTER HOUSTON Download their app to go on interactive tours,
Is there an animal you want to see live? They probably have it. They have a ton. Way to many to list, if it’s not extinct, they have eyes on it. explore.org/livecams/currently-live/ Follow us on Facebook for more ideas and Sign Up for Weekly Eblasts with activities, crafts, recipes and resources.
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D Party Planning Guide Active Play & Dance BUSHI BAN MARTIAL ARTS
At Bushi Ban Martial Arts, we understand how exciting birthdays are, especially for kids. That’s why we go above and beyond to make sure every party is the best one yet! Perfect for all ages, your child and all their friends will have the time of their lives! www.bushiban.com/martial-artsclasses/Texas/Missouri-City/2815 832-833-0030
IRON CROSS GYMNASTICS
Fun ways to celebrate your birthday child while “staying home” Plan a parade!
Ask your child’s friends to drive by with birthday signs, balloons, honks … they can all pull up in front of house and open car windows and sing happy birthday to the child.
Make a Birthday Time Capsule
Include news articles from the day, pictures of your child, fill out birthday interview about favorite colors, foods, etc and then they can put it away and open as adult to remember their historical 2020 Bday! (See our Pinterest Board for bday interview questions)
Make a big deal at home!
Decorate with balloons and streamers! Bake a cake, cupcakes or cake balls! Check out our Pinterest board for lots of ideas for at home ideas to make your birthday child feel special including easy recipes to make together.
Go Virtual
Connect your child’s friends on an app, such as Zoom or House Party, where they can all be together to sing Happy Birthday! Make a balloon arch or hang balloons and curly ribbon from the ceiling and have your birthday cutie sit in front of it for a cool backdrop.
Game On!
Play virtual party games with friends like charades, pictionary or email bingo cards or a list of scavenger hunt items for them to look for and share with each other. For older kids have them connect with friends online or through their gaming system.
Watch Party
Choose a movie and a time. With apps like Kast you can use to watch a movie together on Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, HBO, Amazon Prime Video,YouTube, and even stream video games.
Sing and Dance!
Have Alexa or Google sing Happy Birthday to the birthday kiddo and ask to play kids’ birthday party music. Have a dance party. Include fun twists like play freeze dance or shine a flashlight on one person to “shine” at a time. See our Pinterest Board for more ideas.
Make Plans for a Future Party...
Our birthday parties are awesome! We make sure that each and every child has an extraordinary experience! Birthday parties are booked on Saturdays. time selections are 12pm, 2, pm, 4pm, or 6pm. Call and get your party reserved today! www.ironcrossgymnastics.com/ services/ birthday-parties 281-342-4766
OLYMPIA GYMNASTICS & TUMBLING
Every child will jump, tumble, flip and play through an hour of gymnastics related activities and games. They will spend the remaining 30 minutes in your party area feasting on birthday cake! Book your birthday or team party soon, they sure go fast! www.olympiatx.com 832-321-7100
NINJA KID WARRIOR
Ninja-Kid Warrior Party (Ages 4-13 years old) 1-hour of ninja play, 30 minutes for party. Two coaches will lead and supervise fun challenges & group activities designed for their age and skill level. All participants will get to try some of the American Ninja Warrior obstacles as seen on TV. www.ninjakidwarrior.com 281-980-3030
SUGAR LAND GYMNASTICS & SIENNA GYMNASTICS
Plan a summer birthday party for your spring birthday kids! Check out our birthday guide and plan now for their best party ever!
A full hour of gym time filled with fun games and more! Thirty minutes in our party room for food and cake! No need to stress about set up or clean up parents, that is also included! www.sugarlandgymnastics.com 281-240-0999
SUGAR LAND SKEETERS
Birthdays at the Ballpark! Celebrate your birthday at Constellation Field! No Worries, No Clean Up. We
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do all the work! Check out our available packages and book your party today! www.sugarlandskeeters.com/ groups/birthdays
Animals MOODY GARDENS
www.moodygardens.com 1-800-582-4673
THE HOUSTON ZOO www.houstonzoo.org 713-533-6500
STEM & Educational CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON www.cmhouston.org 713-522-1138
FORT BEND CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY CENTER www.Childrensdiscoveryfb.org 832-742-2800
LITTLE FLASK AND TINY BEAKERS
Little Flasks & Tiny Beakers is a mobil science lab for children of all ages. We offer hands-on, interactive labs guaranteed to ignite passion for science! We bring the thrill of science expeirmentation to you! www.science2kids.wixsite.com/ website 832-278-2642
LONE STAR FLIGHT MUSEUM
Get ready to soar in for a party that will not soon be forgotten! Recommended for ages 6 and up, packages include museum access, party room, and knowledge hunt. www.lonestarflight.org 1-888-FLY-LSFM (359-5736)
SEA STAR BASE GALVESTON
With four conference rooms overlooking the bayou, a reception hall with panoramic views, and outdoor spaces on our pristine waterfront, your next event is sure to be a hit! Receive 5% off your rental with promo code: PARENTEVENT5 www.ssbgalveston.org/ specialevents 409-572-2560
Video Game MAIN EVENT Main Event throws EPIC birthday parties for kids! The most FUN you can have under one roof! www.mainevent.com Stafford 281-313-7200
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STOP PUT A HALT TO SIBLING RIVALRY
Sibling rivalry can be very frustrating for parents, especially while everyone is stuck at home during the covid-19 pandemic. Below are some tips to help curb the rivalry, and build some camaraderie. Stop comparing. Every child has their own talents and short falls. When you compare your kids, it just makes them resentful of each other, which causes more struggles. Create a team environment. Having your family work together on projects from time to time teaches them that they can work together towards a common goal, and will encourage them to do so in other areas of their life. (Plant a flower bed, wash the car, etc…)
around the block, watching their favorite show on Disney Plus, or playing a game. Let your child choose the activity, and make sure you give them your full attention- no phones, no distractions. Validate their feelings. Everyone gets angry with others from time to time. It is important that children know these feelings are normal, but there are appropriate ways to express themselves.
Take a break. If they can’t work it out on their own, they should take some time apart until they can find a resolution. Have them make a list of things they can do to help them cool down. (Read a book, take a walk, listen to music, etc…)
Let them settle it. Unless it becomes physical, it is usually best to encourage them to settle their own disputes. Encourage them to listen to each other and find a compromise. These are skills that will help them through all stages of life.
One on one time. Give each child individual undivided attention. While we can’t currently take them to lunch or a movie, you can achieve the same effect by going on a walk
Don’t force them to always play together. Everyone needs time to themselves to regroup and recharge. They shouldn’t be forced to play together if one needs some down time.
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Get some exercise. Regular exercise is not only good for the body, but it’s good for the mind, too. When you feel good mentally, you are better equipped to handle conflicts. Set the pace. When kids see you and your spouse or other family members settling disputes with fairness and respect, they take notice. When you have an argument that they witness, explain to them how you were able to compromise so that everyone was satisfied with the resolution. Don’t force them to share everything. Each child should have items that are theirs, and theirs alone. In the case of community items, teach them to take turns. If they can’t work it out, the item will have to be taken away from everyone until they can settle their dispute. If you can guide them to find appropriate ways to settle conflicts with their siblings while they are young, they will be better prepared for getting along with peers and coworkers as they get older.
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