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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
WANT TO HELP?
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
Click here to get started!
Make and Donate Masks
Watch a How To Video Click Here!
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
Contact your local health department to find out how to get tested www.dshs.texas.gov/regions/2019nCoV-Local-Health-Entities
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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 STEM & Educational ADVENTURE KIDS PLAY CARE We offer full day 9am-4pm camps as well as before and aftercare! Ages 3 -12. With a new theme, each week your child will be begging for more! www.AdventureKidsPlaycare.com 281-769-2398 CITIZENS FOR ANIMAL PROTECTION(CAP) Kids & Kritters Summer Camps Celebrate animals through art, games, crafts and service. Each Day campers meet various companion animals and discover what makes all animals valued members of our community. Register today at www.CAP4Pets.org 281-497-0591 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 PRIMROSE SCHOOLS At our Summer Adventure Club, children become engineers, artists, explorers & more as they discover the joys of design thinking, a fun and innovative way to learn. Engineering design challenges, experiments & themed activities await as children unlock new ways of thinking, all while having a blast! www.PrimroseSchools.com Cinco Ranch: 281-693-7711 Kelliwood: 281-828-1600 North Mason Creek: 281-492-7400 West Cinco Ranch: 281-347-1212 Woodcreek Reserve: 281-731-0099 SUGAR CREEK MONTESSORI The Summer program includes field trips to museums, theater (plays), and other fun destinations. On campus visiting attractions such as a magic show, petting zoo, puppeteers and similar activities are also scheduled. www.SugarCreekMontessori.com Fulshear: 281-394-9797 Katy: 281-693-7267 Sugar Land: 281-261-1000 THE GODDARD SCHOOL Our summer camp curriculum incorporates STEAM learning into fun experiences for your child every day! We offer a range of programs and mini-camps to pique the interest of every child. www.GoddardSchool.com Cinco Ranch Center 281-392-1912 Ranch Point 281-392-1200 Cinco Northwest 281-392-1133
Active Play CONNOLLY DANCE ARTS The place to be this summer is Connolly Dance Arts! Morning camps for ages 3-8 starting June 1st. Camps offered: Frozen II, Unicorn, and/or Princess. www.ConnollyDanceArts.com 281-693-1232 KATY YOUTH SOCCER The emphasis is on fun and learning how to play soccer for ages 4 and up. www.KatyYouthSoccer.com 281-392-5972
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SEA STAR BASE GALVESTON Summer Camp 2020 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! Overnight Camps: 11 to 17 years old or Day Camps: 8 to 17 years old www.SSBGalveston.org/camps 409-572-2560
STARS GYMNASTICS SPORTS CENTER A fun & safe environment for ages 4-12 learning gymnastics & participating in group games and activities. Full & half day available. www.StarsGymTX.com Houston: 713-464-1996 Katy: 713-364-2631 THE LITTLE GYM School’s out, fun’s in! Combining physical activity, gymnastics, games, arts & crafts, we’ll help your child beat the heat of Summer by staying cool at The Little Gym. www.TheLittleGymofTexas.com Katy: 281-347-1400 Memorial: 281-558-9500 WESTWOOD DANCE ACADEMY Join us for our “Westwood’s Got Talent” Dance Camps! Each week features exciting choreography, crafts, age specific activities & grand performance at the end of each camp week! Camp is for Students & NonStudents, Girls & Boys, Ages 5-12 years old. Join us for a summer full of DANCE! www.WestwoodDance.com 281-347-2000 WESTWOOD GYMNASTICS Westwood Activities Camps: Work Hard, Play Hard & CAMP HARD at Camp Westwood! The fun includes Sports, Crafts, Gymnastics, Carnival Day, Open Gym, Obstacle Courses, Bounce Houses, Water Slides & More! Camp is for Students & Non-Students, Boys & Girls, Ages 4-13 years old with age specific activities. We will have you saying, “I love this place!” www.WestwoodGym.com 281-347-2000 WORLD THEATER A variety of summer camps to choose -musical theater, Broadway foundation creative mind development, dance workshops/camps, hip hop, Bollywood, Mexican Folkloric, Theater Dance. More information at www.WorldTheater.us 832-552-5115
Christian 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 KATY FIRST KIDS Registration now open! 10% Discount if registered by 4/30/2020. Many camp themes to choose from. Visit web site for more details. www.KatyFirst.org/SummerCamps
Horse Camps PALOMA TRAILS Horse/Pony Riding Camp, Summer Riding Splash Camp, Unicorn Riding Camp. Camps available for children age 18mth to 16yr, Experienced to No Experience. Summer Riding Lessons also available. www.palomatrails.com/ 713-715-9363 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
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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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Sing the Song
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Make Binoculars
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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!
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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
CHURCH SERVICES
www.kennedy-center.org/education/mowillems/
KATY FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
FREE ONLINE KID-FRIENDLY CALLIGRAPHY LESSONS
Virtual church services https://www.katyfirst.org/
loveleighloops.com kidcalligraphy
CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH Virtual church services https://www.cbchou.org/new-page
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 Learn what it’s like to train like an agent! www.fbi.gov/news/apps/fitnessapp
COSMIC KIDS YOGA Free yoga & mindfulness for kids www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga
IRON CROSS GYMNASTICS 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
ARTS SUGAR LAND TOWN SQUARE Virtual Sugar Land JR Superstar Auditions www.facebook.com/events/282981289330791/
LUNCH DOODLES WITH MO WILLEMS Doodle with The Pigeon series & Elephant & Piggie Author everyday at 12cst.
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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
MUSEUMS LONE STAR FLIGHT MUSEUM Daily virtual activities from scavenger hunts, demos and talks! www.facebook.com/lonestarflightmuseum/ www.instagram.com/lonestarflightmuseum/
CLEAR CREEK COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF PTAS Story time nightly at 6:30 www.facebook.com/CCCCofPTAs/
HARRIS COUNTY LIBRARIES
MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Puppet shows, story times, crafts & STEM www.youtube.com/user/harriscountypl/featured
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
ZOOS HOUSTON ZOO
BASEBALL HALL OF FAME
CINCINNATI ZOO
View their digital collection including interviews, audio recordings & scouting reports! collection.baseballhall.org/
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON Daily virtual learning experiences and story times www.facebook.com/cmhouston
STEM
Home Safari with videos & activities cincinnatizoo.org/home-safari-resources
LIVECAMS MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM Live cams that you can view of animals! www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/livecams
CLEARWATER MARINE AQUARIUM
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, 360 experiences, AR & more! spacecenter.org
GAMES
Facebook lives on different animals daily at 11am https://www.facebook.com/houstonzoo/
HAPPY EASTER
Watch live cams of dolphins, otters, turtles & pelicans! www.seewinter.com/animals/webcams/mavisrescue-hideaway-cam/
EXPLORE 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/
BREAKOUT EDU Learning games platform with 1600+ games! www.breakoutedu.com/free
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D Party Planning Guide Active Play & Dance CONNOLLY DANCE ARTS
Your child will enjoy being the star of the class, and everyone who attends will enjoy being a dancer for the day! Choice of ballet, jazz, musical theater or hip-hop themed parties. Parties are 1.5 hours long and can be hosted on Saturdays and Sundays. www.connollydancearts.com/studiorentalbirthday-parties/ 281-693-1232
REPUBLIC GYMNASTICS & DANCE
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...
Plan a summer birthday party for your spring birthday kids! Check out our birthday guide and plan now for their best party ever!
We offer an AMAZING Party that kiddos of all ages will love and that is super simple for the host! 1 hour of play time that includes all sorts of activities throughout the entire gym and 30 minutes of lobby time for cake, snacks and gifts. www.republicgymnastics.com 281-345-7555
SCHLITTERBAHN WATERPARK
Have one of the Hottest, Coolest Birthdays ever! Let our friendly, birthday experts make your party planning easy and affordable for you. www. schlitterbahn.com/galveston/groupdiscounts/birthday-parties 409-770-9283 ext. 4200
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PALOMA TRAILS
Your party guests will meet and greet the miniatures horses, and be taught how to groom manes, dress up the horses with bows and clips. They will also feed and ride the horses. www.Palomatrails.com 713-715-9363
THE HOUSTON ZOO
www.houstonzoo.org 713-533-6500
STEM & Educational CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON
Celebrate your child with a birthday party at the ultimate Playground for Your Mind! www.cmhouston.org/birthdays 713-535-7212
FORT BEND CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY CENTER
Celebrate your child with a birthday party at THE place in Fort Bend for kids! www.childrensdiscoveryfb.org/parties 832-742-2783
IDEA LAB KIDS
Take our STEAM learning out of the classroom and into a custom-designed, fun party experience for all! Choose from a variety party themes. All parties incorporate inventive, handson activities in a festive atmosphere tailored to a child’s interests and age. www.katy.idealabkids.com 832-672-7932
STARS GYMNASTICS
LONE STAR FLIGHT MUSEUM
Birthdays at the Ballpark! Celebrate your birthday at Constellation Field! No Worries, No Clean Up. We do all the work! Check out our available packages and book your party today! www.sugarlandskeeters.com/groups/ birthdays Have your party indoors at Stars Gymnastics! Our experienced coaching staff provides close supervision of all activities. Sit back, relax and enjoy your child’s party! www.starsgymtx.com Houston 713-464-1996 Katy 713-364-2631
THE LITTLE GYM
Ages 1-12, full access of the facility with an instructor for games, music, and Lego. We set up and clean for you, offering a totally awesome birthday experience. www.thelittlegym.com Katy 281-347-1400 Memorial 281-558-9500
WESTWOOD GYMNASTICS & DANCE
WORLD THEATER
P P Y E ASTER
MOODY GARDENS
www.moodygardens.com 1-800-582-4673
SUGAR LAND SKEETERS
Jump, tumble, flip and play through an hour of gymnastics related activities and games. Then sepnd 30 minutes in your party area feasting on birthday cake! www.westwoodgym.com 281-347-2000
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Beautiful auditorium and function rooms for your events, parties, recitals and church services. Puppet shows and entertainment. www.worldtheater.us 832-552-5115
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 waterfront spaces, 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 Katy 281-394-4800
TILT STUDIO
We offer several party packages to ensure that your child has the best birthday experience! Our full blast parties are for all ages! www.tiltstudio.com
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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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