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SUMMER CAMP Guide  BENEDICTINE TUTORS Help preserve your child’s success and ensure a great start to the next school year with academic summer camps focusing on math, coding, science, stem, reading and writing. www.benedictinetutors.com 832-588-4408  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. (1 hour from Houston) www.CampAllen.org 936-825-7175  CHALLENGE ISLAND Spring Break Camps: Join us on an adventure across the USA! Rev up your RV for a cross country STEAM adventure! You and your team will engineer your way from sea to shining sea from the Statue of Liberty to the Golden Gate Bridge from teh Hawaiian Volcanoes to the Floridian Theme Parks to an open road of eciting pit-stops in between. Design traps for the leprechauns during our St Patrick’scelebrations and even build a model of the National Mall and reconstruct the famous March while imagining their dreams of a better world. Corn mazes, egg drops, patriotic slime and many more holiday themed challenges! Summer Camp themes: Summer Around the World, Summer CI Games, Summer I Ran the Zoo, Summer of Artistry. www.challenge-island.com/nwhouston-katy

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 EVERBROOK ACADEMY Spend your summer at Camp Everbrook! Campers enjoy fun and learning all summer long, with a variety of weekly camp themes and interesting visitors. With our theme experiences, you can be an artist, explorer, zoologist, time traveler, or anything you want to be! www.everbrookacademy.com/programs/summercamp 832-239-1748  INSPIRATION STAGE Summer 2022 will include fun camps, advanced intensives and electric shows! For more information call or text 713-302-5329 or visit www.inspirationstage.com

 SUMMER SCIENCE SAFARI CAMP Where science and summer fun meet! We help students envision their future by taking them places where science actually happens every day! Field trips to places where science really happens, every day! www.SummerScienceSafari.com 832-305-8572  THE HONOR ROLL SCHOOL Providing children opportunities to explore, discover, make new friends and learn new skills. The outstanding counselors set the tone for an unforgettable experience with their talent, creativity and leadership. Campers are encouraged to

 KATY YOUTH SOCCER Spring and Summer Soccer Programs. The emphasis is on fun and learning how to play soccer for ages 5-19. www.KatyYouthSoccer.com 281-392-5972

reach for new heights and to expand their horions and interests. In additiona to traditional day camp, academic camps and specialty camps are wonderful ways for students to focus on kindergarten prep, drone aviation, engineering, movie making, sports and much more. Preschool -

 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

8th grade. 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. No Technology Allowed! www.TexasHorseCamps.com 830-460-8487

 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

 VICTORY CAMP Amazing summer camp experience that’s close to home! All the activities your kids love in a fun Christian camp environment. Corcl Boats, Go

 STARS GYMNASTICS SPORTS CENTER Spring Break and Summer Camps! A fun & safe environment for ages 4-12 learning gymnastics & participating in group games and activities. Gymnastics, Ninja, Open Gym, Games and Crafts. Full & half day available. www.StarsGymTX.com 713-364-2631

Carts, Gymnasium, Lake Blob, Rope Course, Swimming Pool, Train Rides, Volleyball Court, Water Slides, and Zip Line! Kids Day CampGrades 1st-4th; Overnight Camp- Grades 3rd-5th; Junior High Camp- Grades 6th-8th. www.victorycamp.com 281-338-Camp (2267)

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February Family Friendly Events

February 1

February 5

February 5 & 6

FREE Admission at the Houston Zoo

Hangar Hang Out

Monster Jam

Free daytime admission to the Houston Zoo is provided once a month, on the first Tuesday of each month, from open until closing. Online reservations are required for all guests and members during this time. Tickets will not be available at the gate. 9am-5pm www.houstonzoo.org

February 4

West Houston Airport On the first and third Saturday of each month, join us to hang out in the hangar and see our collection of WWII-era aircraft, and enjoy our WWII museum with its unique collection of memorabilia and artifacts. Free admission makes it a great family activity! 10am-3 pm www.houstonwing.org

Movie Night -Ella Enchanted

Tumble Clinic

Republic Gymnastics & Dance Center of Texas Don’t miss your chance to get extra tumbling practice in at our Tumbling Clinic offered one Friday a month from 7-9pm. Ages 5 & Up 7-9 pm www.republicgymnastics.com/special-events

Central Green Park Ella Enchanted will start at dusk 7-9 pm, free www.centralgreenpark.com/event/movie-nightella-enchanted/

Mom & Tot Playdate

Rodeo in the Park

Olympia Gymnastics and Tumbling Under 3 years 9 am-11 am www.olympiatx.com

Playdate

Westwood Gymnastics and Dance 4 Awesome Hours of Fun! Don’t forget to pack a lunch! Boys and Girls ages 3-5(Potty Trained) 9 am- 1 pm $20 in advanced or $25 at the door www.westwoodgym.com/events-calendar

Flip Flop Clinic

Westwood Gymnastics and Dance 2 Hour tumbling Clinic. Come Flip til you flop! Boys and girls ages 6 and up 6-9 pm $25 in advanced or $30 at the door www.westwoodgym.com/events-calendar

Parents Night Out

Olympia Gymnastics & Tumbling 4 + Years (Restroom independent) 7 pm-11 pm https://www.olympiatx.com/

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February 5 Sam Houston Park We are pleased to announce that it’s time for Rodeo in the Park, sponsored by the Houston General Go Texan Committee of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. Round up your young Cowboys & Cowgirls and bring them out for some free rodeo fun and treats! We strongly suggest that you download & use the https:// parkmobile.io/ app in order to find the best place to park. 11 am- 3 pm Free www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-rodeo-in-the-parkpresented-by-houston-general-go-texan-committeeregistration-168735587685?aff=ebdssbdestse arch

Lunar New Year Celebration

Asia Society his event is FREE and open to the public; registration is required. Food and drink will be available for sale. Performances by Huaxing Arts Group Houston are ticketed. https://asiasocietytx.secure.force.com/ticket/#/ instances/a0F5d00001Hax9SEAR

Monster Jam® is an action-packed motorsport with world-class athletes locked in intense competitions of speed and skill. Witness heated rivalries, high-flying stunts and fierce headto-head battles for the Event Championship. Engineered to perfection, these 12,000-pound monster trucks, including the legendary Grave Digger® and Monster Energy®, push all limits in Freestyle, Skills Challenge and Racing competitions. This is full-throttle family fun. This. Is. Monster Jam™. www.nrgpark.com/event-calendar/

February 11 Parent’s Night Out

Republic Gymnastics & Dance Center of Texas Do you need a night out without the kiddos; are you looking for an exciting and safe environment for the kids to have fun, run, jump & play? Ages 3 & Up(Potty Trained) 7-11pm www.republicgymnastics.com/special-events

Parent’s Survival Night

Little Gym of Sugar Land and Missouri City Enjoy some muchneeded adult time! 6:30-10:30 pm $20 members, $25 non-members https://www.thelittlegym.com/ SugarLandMissouriCityTX/events-more-fun/dropins-events#schedule

Open Gym

Westwood Gymnastics and Dance Open gym offers parents a night out and kiddo’s 4 Awesome hours of fun! Boys and Girls ages 3 and up! (Potty Trained) 7-11 pm $20 in advanced or $25 at door https://www.westwoodgym.com/eventscalendar

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Lovestruck 5K, 10K and Kids K

Preschool Playdate

Olympia Gymnastics & Tumbling Ages 3-5 (Restroom Independent) 10 am- 1 pm All events are open to students and non-students. Pre-registration for all events close at 8pm the night prior to each event. https://www.olympiatx.com/

Tumble Clinic

Olympia Gymnastics and Tumbling 6+ years 6:30-8:30 pm All events are open to students and non-students. Pre-registration for all events close at 8pm the night prior to each event. www.olympiatx.com

February 11-13 Sesame Street Live Let’s Party

Get ready to jump to the beat on Sesame Street! You’re invited to the funniest, furriest party in the neighborhood at an interactive show on one of the world’s most famous streets. Learn new songs and sing to familiar favorites with Cookie Monster and Oscar the Grouch, build a snowman with Elmo, flap your wings with Big Bird, marvel at Abby Cadabby’s magic, be amazed when Super Grover flies and move to the rhythm with Rosita. Anything is possible when everyone who shares something in common gets together at Sesame Street Live! Let’s Party! NRG Arena www.nrgpark.com/events/sesame-street-live-letsparty-2022/

February 12 Creative Kids with the Orange Show

Discovery Green Family Art Workshops sponsored by PNC Bank Explore the hidden dimensions of light and shadow in these interactive workshops sponsored by PNC Bank.Creative Kids with The Orange Show, Saturday, Feb. 12. 1– 3 p.m. Kids can embrace their creative side with a hands-on art experience using simple materials and found objects, led by The Orange Show. All supplies are provided. For children aged 6 or older. (Limit of 48 participants.) Sponsored by PNC Bank. 1-3 pm Free www.discoverygreen.com/mosaic

You’ve been LoveStruck! Join us this Valentine’s Day for the inaugural LoveStruck 5K and 10K! We could all use a little extra love these days, bring your friends and family for a love-filled day! 7:30AM - 5K/10K Start 9:30AM - Kids K Start Held at Constellation Field www.houstonrunningco.com/lovestruck.html

February 18 Toddler Time

Westwood Gymnastics and Dance www.westwoodgym.com/events-calendar

February 19 Parent’s Day Out

Olympia Gymnastics & Tumbling 4 + Years (Restroom Independent) 9 am- 1 pm All events are open to students and non-students. Pre-registration for all events close at 8pm the night prior to each event. www.olympiatx.com

Hangar Hang Out

February 21 Parent’s Day Out

Westwood Gymnastics and Dance Several Awesome Hours of Fun! Boys and girls Ages 3 and up! (potty trained) https://www.westwoodgym.com/eventscalendar

Storytime

Central Green Park From toddlers to 3rd-grade storytime with Ms.Maria is always a fun adventure. Award-winning author Maria Boucher keeps the kids engaged through expressive storytelling, songs, and crafts. www.centralgreenpark.com/event/story-time/

Parent’s Day Out

Olympia Gymnastics & Tumbling 4+ Years (Restroom Independent) 9 am- 1 pm All events are open to students and non-students.

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Pre-registration for all events close at 8pm the night prior to each event. www.olympiatx.com

February 25 Parent’s Survival Night

Little Gym of Sugar Land and Missouri City Enjoy some muchneeded adult time! 6:30-10:30 pm $20 members, $25 non-members www.thelittlegym.com/ SugarLandMissouriCityTX/events-more-fun/dropins-events#schedule

Open Gym

Parent’s Survival Night

Little Gym of Katy Enjoy some muchneeded adult time! 6-9 pm Ages 4 months to 12 years $27 members, $32 non-members https://www.thelittlegym.com/KatyTX/eventsmore-fun/drop-ins-events

H-Town Sports

Central Green Park This is our 4th H-town Sports Day! Meet local professional athletes, learn tips from industry trainers, hang out with your favorite mascots, Shooting Stars, and cheerleaders. Get autographs, pictures and even see a real NASCAR! Games, activities, and more! NFL Play 60 sign up at 11 am. NFL Play 60 from 12pm1pm. Interview with pro players starts at 1pm. Here are a few of the great Athletes coming to H-town Sports Day this year: Brandon Johnson, Mike Holmes, Robert Reed, Garrick Jones, Kyle Washington,Joe Wesley, Ty Hymel, Shooting Stars, Saber Cats. Events are subject to changes due to weather and dates/ times may change. 12-4 pm www.centralgreenpark.com/event/h-town-sportsday/

February 26th Father Daughter Dance - Flappers & Dappers

Republic Gymnastics & Dance Center of Texas 6-8pm $25/daddy & daughter $15/each additional daughter www.republicgymnastics.com/special-events

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ongoing weekly events KATY Fun and Fitness Gymnastics Friday Night Fun!

Sundays

Wednesdays

Sundays in the Square Yes Yoga

10:00 am A playful program featuring singing, storytelling, movement, and more planned to promote early literacy develpoment and to encourage one-onone interaction between children ages 2 – 5 and their caregivers. www.rosenberg-library.org/events/libraryevents/#children-events

7:30-10:30 pm Bring the kids in for some Friday night fun! Ages 5+,Members: $15 Non-members: $20 Team: $10 www.funfitgym.com

Fort Bend Paws to Read

Saturdays

Fort Bend Sugar Land Town Square YESyoga is hosting Sundays on the Square each Sunday! These FREE yoga classes will be led by Erin Cummings, owner of YESyoga, and will be a 60 minute vinyasa based class open to all levels of yogis. Please bring your own mat and water, no mats will be provided. We ask you to honor all guidelines with setting up your mat for social distancing and wearing a mask if you are within 6 feet of others. www.sugarlandtownsquare.com/event/sundayson-the-square-with-yesyoga/all

Jazzy Sundays in the Park

Jazzy Sundays in the Park include free performances at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park. The concert series, made possible by the Kinder Foundation, celebrates the legacy and evolution of jazz in Houston. Held at Buffalo Bayou Park www.buffalobayou.org/event/jazzy-sundays-inthe-park-buffalo-bayou-park/2021-11-14/

Mondays

Fort Bend Playtime in the Plaza with Jolly Trolley

The tremendous, tumbling, tossing, traveling trolley is coming to Town Square every Monday! Welcome aboard a trolley to enjoy a magical moment of play for up to two hours. Drop the kids off and enjoy some afternoon me-time while they watch your children. 12-2 pm Ages 18 months to 5 years Fee $15 for 30 minutes, $20 for 1 hour. www.sugarlandtownsquare.com/event/playtimein-the-plaza-with-the-jolley-trolley/all/

Tuesdays

Fort Bend Baby Talk Tuesdays, beginning September 14th at 9:30 am A program specially designed for our youngest patrons and their significant others. We’ll share rhymes, simple, stories, songs, and a puppet or two and throw in some early literacy tips. Recommended for 0 – 24 months. www.rosenberg-library.org/events/libraryevents/#children-events

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Fort Bend Storytime

4:30 pm Readers practice their skills by sharing stories with Diva, the book-loving dog. She’s friendly and non-judgmental. Each reader gets an individual session with the therapy dog who is accompanied by a handler. Please sign in at Children’s Desk upon arrival; availability for four (4) readers. www.rosenberg-library.org/events/libraryevents/#children-events

Thursdays

KATY Laughter Yoga at Central Geen FREE 9-10 am www.katy.com/events/

FREE Thursdays at Houston Museums The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston courtesy of Shell Oil Company 5-9pm www.mfah.org/visit/visiting-mfah-free The Health Museum 2-7pm www.houmuse.org/visit/the-health-museum Houston Museum of Natural Science Permanent Exhibits Free on Thursdays 2-5pm www.houmuse.org/visit/houston-museum-ofnatural-science/ Children’s Museum Houston 5-8pm www.cmhouston.org

Fridays

Fort Bend Sugar Land Town Square Free ﬁtness in the Plaza every Friday

Boot Camp with Cida Fitness 9-10:00 am, Mommy & Me with Inspired Fitness 9:30 - 10:30 am, Zumba with Cida Fitness10 - 11:00 am

www.sugarlandtownsquare.com/events

KATY FREE Yoga on the Green www.katy.com/events

KATY Saturday Farmers’ Market Katy, TX

Free Farmers Market On Grand Parkway Come meet the hands that feed you. We offer you local sustainably grown produce, locally raised meats, farm fresh eggs, local raw honey, freshly baked bread & baked goods, jams & jellies, spices, snacks, multi-cultural foods, Artisan crafts & gifts, handmade soaps & spa products, Texasraised herbs, flowers, plants and much more! We Grow It, Bake It and Make It! We are your friendly neighborhood Farmers’ Market! Leashed pets welcome. www.fb.me/e/1WaiEPSrh

Fort Bend Saturday Farmers’ Market

Fulshear, TX

The Fulshear Farmers’ Market offers a vast array of produce and food products that were grown or produced within a 200 mile radius of Fulshear. The lineup includes seasonal vegetables and fruit, fresh seafood, Artisian breads, pastured Red Wattle pork, Dorper lamb, Certified Grassfed Wagyu beef, farm eggs, free range chicken, pies, cookies, pastas, granolas, dried fruit and nuts, Houston Chili Pepper Festival award-winning salsas, soaps, toiletries, Cold-pressed juices, local honey, fresh quail and quail eggs, pecans, local wines, kombucha, BBQ sauces, pickles and canned goods, Indian food, heat and eat meals, locally roasted and blended coffees, plants, and more. You will always find a delicious food truck or two, as well. www.fulshearfarmersmarket.com Rosenberg Library

Fort Bend Saturday Stories

Saturday stories, now on demand! Come in to request a story read aloud by one of our children’s staff members anytime between 10:00 and 11:00 am. www.rosenberg-library.org/events/libraryevents/#children-events

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