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Active Camps Dance Expressions ALL SUMMER! We offer Summer Camps, Workshops and summer classes. Our top-notch camps include crafts, dance, snacks, and lots of fun with themes.
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University Cheer ALL SUMMER! Camps for individuals, stunt groups and teams! Campers are taught spirit dances, hip hop style cheer dances, pom routines, game cheers, game day spirit technique, tumbling, jumps and stunts! Parents are invited to a “showcase” on the last day to see their child perform the camp material and compete for fun awards!
WWW.UNIVERSITYCHEER.COM | 2819911417
Christian CAMP ALLEN BEGINNING JUNE 6, 2021 For Grades 3-10 as of Fall 2021 | Week Long Camps | $768 Per Person We provide a fun & unique environment for young people to cultivate friendships, experience personal growth, and learn
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about the unconditional love of Jesus Christ. (located 1 hour from Houston)
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VICTORY CAMP DAY CAMP JUNE 7-10, 2021 Kids entering grades 1st-4th | M-Th | 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. | $210 Per Person Expect lots of fun, daily Bible lessons, swimming, sports, outdoor activities, paddleboats, crafts, new friends, games, lunch and snacks. Registration fee includes: daily activities, lunch, crafts, snack. Campers are placed in groups by age and gender. 8 campers are assigned per camp counselor. Campers of all ages will participate in : crafts, field sports, swimming, paddleboats, train rides, gym sports, and camp games. Campers must be at least 8 years of age to ride go-karts and at least 48” tall to ride the zipline or waterslide. Register by 3/31 to receive a FREE $15 concessions gift card!
VICTORY CAMP KIDS CAMP JUNE 14-17 & 21-24, 2021 Overnight Camp for kids entering grades 3rd-5th | Check in: 3:00pm / Check out: Noon | $239 Per Person Kids, get ready for CAMP! This is an awesome adventure for KIDS entering Grades 3-5! Four days packed with waterslides, swimming, go-karts, and ziplines. Three nights filled with games, activities, dynamic services and incredible live worship.
All meals and activities are included in your registration fee. So grab a friend and pack your bags! Register by 3/31 to receive a FREE $15 concessions gift card!
VICTORY CAMP JUNIOR HIGH CAMP JUNE 28 - JULY 1, 2021 Overnight Camp for kids entering grades 6th - 8th | Check in: 3:00pm / Check out: Noon | $249 Per Person Exclusively for students entering grades 6-8. This session is crammed full of all the things pre-teens love. High energy activities, incredible food, tons of friends, amazing speakers and great live music are all part of the JH camp experience. All meals and activities are included in your registration fee. load up your friends or youth group and GET TO CAMP! Register by 3/31 to receive a FREE $15 Concessions Gift Card!
Expires 3/31/21
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Music and Arts ALLEGRO PEARLAND ACADEMY OF MUSIC BACH TO THE FUTURE SUMMER ORCHESTRA CAMP | JULY 12-16 Age 8-16 | 9am-1pm Bach to the Future Orchestra Camp is a fun and challenging ensemble music playing experience for violin, viola, cello, & double bass players age 8-16. Camp will include ensemble playing, character building games, and a performance on the last day of camp. Camp is led by the Conductor of the Pearland Youth Orchestra. Bring your instrument, your lunch, and get ready to play exciting music from Bach to the Future! Space is limited, register online!
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THE PURPLE BOX THEATER
SPRING SATURDAY AND SUMMER CAMPS!
Dedicated to developing a young actor’s craft through classes, workshops, camps, and productions. We offer high quality programs for Kids & Teens in Musical Theater, Theater, Improv, Dance, Voice, Acting, Musical Revue Performing Groups and Travel Teams. Ages 5-12 & Ages 9-15 | 4 day camps $165 | 9am-noon & 1-4pm | Showcase at the end of most camps Saturday camps are 5 weeks | $145 | 9:30-11am More information will be available in March
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STEM & Educational
Horse Camps
ABSEA Preschool
THE SUGAR & SPICE RANCH CAMP
JUNE 7 – 11• UNDER THE SEA JUNE 14 – 18 • IT’S A BUG’S LIFE JUNE 21– 25 • JUNGLE SAFARI JULY 12 – 16 • A CAMPING WE WILL GO JULY 19 – 23 • HAWAIIAN HULLABALOO
ALL SUMMER!
Ages: 2 – 9 year olds | $ 175 per child | No registration fee. Supplies included.
$1,149 for 1 week | $2,299 for 2 weeks Mother/Daughter $2299 for 2 people for 1 week
All camps include: • Arts & Crafts • Outdoor Play • Stories • Music • Water Play • Games
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BEST BRAINS PEARLAND
Offering Chess Camp ,e-speaking camp, creative writing camp, and an Abacus Fast Track Workshop
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TUTORING CENTER
Summer Programs in Reading, Math, and Writing for K-12. Improve your child’s academic skills to help them succeed in school. Fun learning environment.
WWW.TUTORINGCENTER.COM LEAGUE CITY: 2813372800; PEARLAND: 8327818809
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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. Sessions are all-inclusive (lodging, all meals, tack, horses, lessons, etc.)
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1. Hike or Bike
9. Scream for Ice Cream
Explore the trails in your neck of the woods!
There are plenty of hot spots around town to enjoy a cool tasty treat or you can DIY your own ice cream at home! Here’s a recipe for DIY Ice Cream in a Baggie! Ingredients
Click here for a list of trails near you and recipe for trail mix!
2. Pajama Day Some kids just need a break from the everyday hustle of school, homework, sports, etc… Plan at least one day during the week to just chill and recharge.
3. Fly a Kite Find an open space at a park and fly free! Feeling ambitions? Build one, too!
1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup half-and-half 1 tablespoon white sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup ice cubes, or as needed
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3 tablespoons ice cream rock salt
4. Discover the Great Outdoors
Optional: chocolate or strawberry syrup, sprinkles or other toppings
Check out Discovery Green, or find a community park near your home. Pack a picnic and enjoy the day playing frisbee, tossing a ball or soaking in the sun!
5. Take a Walk on the Wild Side Great places around town to explore include The Houston Zoo, Moody Rainforest Pyramid, and Bayou Wildlife Zoo.
6. Camp Out… in your house! Pop a tent (or make one by hanging blankets over the dining table), make a pallet with blankets and pillows, and invite all the stuffed animals you can fit for an outdoor adventure indoors. Register for FREE Virtual Camp Out on March 20th with Space Center Houston. Find more info in our Family Friendly Events or visit www.spacecenter.org/educationprograms/overnight-experiences/virtual-campout
7. Form a Junkyard Band Make all of the instruments are made out of household items or random things you’ve found. Put on a concert for friends or family.
8. Host a Backyard Carnival Have relay races, a watermelon-seed spitting contest, and lawn games for good clean old-fashioned fun with friends and neighbors!
Directions Pour sugar, milk, half-and-half and vanilla extract in a pint-size zipper bag; seal bag tightly, squish the ingredients to blend together. (additional option to add a squirt of strawberry or chocolate syrup in this step) In a gallon-size zipper bag put a scoop of ice, 3 tablespoons rock salt, and the pint-size bag with the milk mixure; seal tightly. Shake it, dance with it, toss it, jump up and down with it for about 10 minutes until set. Remove small bag and wipe salt water off with clean towel before opening. Squeeze into a bowl and add desired toppings! Enjoy!
10. Get Wet! Jump in a pool, spend a day at the beach, or play in the splash pad at the Kemah Boardwalk. Click here for a list of spash pads near you!
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March Family Friendly Events
STORYTIME AND WILDHOUR!
FRIENDSWOOD FARMERS MARKET
March 2 • 1:30pm, Feb 24 • 4pm Meet new critter friends every month as we visit DFNC for a storytime and wildhour! Pearland Westside Library www.bcls.lib.tx.us/branches/pws/ pearlandwest.asp
March 6• 9:00am Fresh produce, artisan breads, local honey, delicious baked goods, and hand-crafted products. • Stevenson Park www.friendswoodmarket.com
TODDLER STORY TIME
March 6, 13, 20 or 27 • 8am- noon Register today to take a FREE practice SAT or ACT test at Sylvan Learning (Pearland & South Houston). Bring a calculator, face mask and drink/snack (optional). Temperature checks and hand sanitizer required upon arrival. Seats are limited due to COVID spacing requirements, call or text 713-340-0333 to reserve your spot today! https://fb.me/e/18WK335nG
March 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24 • 10:30am Pearland Westside Library www.bcls.lib.tx.us/branches/pws/ pearlandwest.asp
FAMILY NATURE CRAFT
March 3 • 2 – 3pm Pearland Library www.bcls.lib.tx.us
BAY AREA FARMERS MARKET
JURASSIC GYM! LITTLE GYM OF FRIENDSWOOD PARENTS SURVIVAL NIGHT
March 5 • 6:30-9:30 pm Let the adventure begin! Triceratops, Velociraptors, and dinosaurs of all kinds come alive in our Jurassic Gym! Each kid-osaurus will experience prehistoric adventures using big body play, directive activities, and thrilling games. Enjoy some adult time to see a movie, catch up with friends or just enjoy the evening. Meanwhile, your children get some quality “kid time” in a safe, fun, familiar place with trained instructors. Ages 3-12 years ,$35 members, $40 non- members www.thelittlegym.com/FriendswoodTX/ events-more-fun/drop-ins-events#schedule
UNDER THE SEA! LITTLE GYM OF PEARLAND PARENTS SURVIVAL NIGHT
March 5 • 6:30-10:30 pm Under the Sea! Enjoy some adult time to see a movie, catch up with friends or just enjoy the evening. Meanwhile, your children get some quality “kid time” in a safe, fun, familiar place with trained instructors. Ages 3-12 years ,$35 members, $40 non- members www.thelittlegym.com/PearlandTX/eventsmore-fun/drop-ins-events#schedule
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FREE PRACTICE SAT OR ACT TEST
March 7, 14, 21 and 28 • 11am-3pm Every Sunday in the parking lot of Baybrook Mall (in front of Total Wine) • Age: all ages • Bay Area Farmers Market www.bayareafarmersmarkettexas.com
EXOTIC PETTING ZOO AT THREE ACRES
March 12 • 5 - 9 pm Free! 10648 FM-1764, Santa Fe, TX Come out for a night of fun for the whole family. We have a large all outdoor venue with ample space for spreading out! Live music 7-9pm, Food trucks 5-9pm: The Lunch Lady’s Mac Attack, Sauce Time Food Truck, Gelu dessert truck. Beer & Wine available for purchase at the bar onsite. $5 Entry everyone 14 & up to Three Acres $3 Entry per person into petting zoo area $3 Feed Cup https://fb.me/e/17qkNFKhU
JUST PLANE FUN SPRING BREAK 2021 At LONE STAR FLIGHT MUSEUM Full Schedule Announced! Tours, Make and Takes, Games and more! More details at lonestarfl ight.org/springbreak
STORY WALK
March 15-19 •6:30 am - 10:30 pm Free • 1st National Oak Park Pages of a book are transformed into signs that are then laid out on a trail in National Oak Park inviting families, children, caregivers, teachers
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and others to follow the path of pages. Beginning in March these stories will line the trail for families to enjoy. Stop by the library in advance to pick up an activity, complete the activity and turn it into the library for a prize. Literacy and physical activity a perfect combination! https://fb.me/e/9XOCIBh0G
DAIRYLAND CLASSIC CAR SHOW
March 19 • 4 pm -8 pm 1300 Gordan Street , Alvin, Tx. Dairyland will be hosting its first car show of 2021, on March 19th! This is your chance to step back in time and enjoy a 1950s themed drive-in surrounded by some classic hot rods. Come enjoy good food and fun times! www.VisitAlvin.com
SOUTHERN COMFORTS EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA, CONCERT & CAR SHOW
March 20 • 10 am - 5 pm Free • Mainland City Centre Southern Comforts is lining up a Great Mardi Gras Family Fun Filled Day! Live Music from The Pee Wee Bowen Band 2 - 4pm. Please bring your own lawn chair. General Admission Day Pass to Mardi Gras Bash, Car Show & Concert is $5/ child & $10/Adult. Kids Zones with Carnival Games, RC Rock Crawler with tracks, Jumps`R`Us inflatables, Stuffed Buddies custom made stuffed animals, face painting & more. https://fb.me/e/24O6RxRxD
LEGACY GYMNASTICS KIDS NIGHT OUT
March 20 • 6-10 pm Fun Crafts, bounce house, and lots of fun! $25 Preregistered, $30 at door www.legacy-gym.com
EASTER CRAFT SHOW
March 21 • 10 am – 5 pm Knights of Columbus, 129 City Rd 146 Alvin, TX Come Enjoy this Easter Craft Show event on March 21st! There will be 60 plus vendors, Easter activities, and local food trucks on-site for those who need some food while they shop. The Easter Bunny will also be making an appearance so don’t forget to bring the family for photos! Easter Craft Show Present By Alvin Market Days www.VisitAlvin.com
HOUSTON MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL
March 27 & 28 • 11 am - 9 pm Outlaw Nation, Bud Light, and Bass Pro Shops are proud to present the 2021 Houston Music & Arts Festival, on March 27 and 28 at beautiful Independence Park. Come and enjoy major concerts, fine art displays, a classic car show, and dozens of fun attractions and contests. Check out the Taste of Texas Food Garden, with delicious cuisine, and cold domestic and craft beers. National recording artists will be performing throughout the afternoon and evening on the main stage, as well as juried visual artists presenting the heritage and the culture of our great city. And best of all, admission is just $12, with children under-12 free! So, bring the whole family for an awesome weekend of great fun. Independence Park • Pearland https://visitpearland.com/event/houstonmusic-arts-festival/2021-03-27/
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA
March 27-28 Come join us for an awesome day on the Farm during Easter Egg-stravaganza. Enjoy picking your own strawberries and fun in Farm Funland that includes hayrides, barrel trains, giant slides, animal encounters (chickens, goats, camels...yes, camels!!), Jump Pad, Fossil Dig, Tug-O-War and much more. Come interact with the birds in our Aviary where you can feed the Quaker Parrots or see the Reptile Grotto. While at the farm join us for a fun Easter egg hunt where children will hunt for 10 eggs with candy and treats. Lots of great photo opportunities. Farm Funland is $20 per person (under 24 mos. free) and includes all activities ALL day long.* Egg hunt is $3 per child with paid admission to Farm Funland and is continuous throughout the day. Fishing is FREE with admission as well and is catch and release... bring your own pole and tackle. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy a great day on the Farm. www.blessingtonfarms.com
Virtual FUN!
Ongoing Online Activities! VIRTUAL CAMPOUT WITH SPACE CENTER HOUSTON
March 20 • 6:00 - 9:00 pm (see website for future dates) Grab your camping gear and head to the backyard because the night sky is calling us to camp out! During this unique time, Space Center Houston is hosting Virtual Campouts. This exciting program allows guests who would like to experience Space Center Houston’s Camp-In program but are unable to visit the center. Stargaze and explore the stars with us in real time. Use household items to make science come to life through engaging hands-on activities. Tour our space artifacts virtually with our app. Ordinarily, Space Center Houston’s Campouts are paid programs. We recognize the financial difficulties the COVID-19 crisis has created for many people, and we want everyone to be able to participate and enjoy these educational and fun programs without price being a barrier. As a result, we are offering this Campout to anyone who would like to participate and ask you pay whatever you are comfortable paying. Please enter the amount you are able to pay per person. If you are not able to pay, please enter “0” in the blank during registration. We are excited to have you join us for this Virtual Campout! Please register at least 24 hours before the event. We can’t wait to see you under the stars! www.spacecenter.org/education-programs/overnight-experiences/virtualcampout/
LET’S MAKE ART! ATHOME ART MAKING
Let’s make art! Use downloadable step-by-step instructions and follow along with how to videos featuring artists and educators as they guide you in fun and exciting art making activities to do at your home with your family. www.mfah.org/programs/families/
FAMILY ACTIVITY BOOKS
Enjoy family time with a museum twist! Families can create and discover together with printable books that feature coloring sheets, search activities, and drawing exercises inspired by works of art in the MFAH collections. www.mfah.org/programs/families
VIRTUAL FUN FOR ALL AGES WITH HARRIS COUNTY LIBRARIES
ROSENBERG RAILROAD MUSEUM
Online activities for all ages! Take and Make Valentine Heart, teen crafts, baby and toddler story times, Pictionary, Anime Club, treasure hunts, trivia, sing and sketch and more! Check out this month’s calendar for details. www.hcpl.net/events?search=&start_date=01%2F01%2F2021&end_date=01 %2F31%2F2021&branch=&sort_by=field_date
NATURE NESTERS AND FENWICK FLEDGLINGS!
Get ready to see the museum from a whole new digital landscape! All-Time Access allows everyone to experience the museum from anywhere, anytime. 3D Virtual Field Trips are now available for How Does It Work? We’ve got a few questions to get you registered and then you can immediately begin your adventure! Sign Up: www.cmhouston.org
March 28 • 1-4 pm HAGG Garden Railroad Fun Day Run Day! Come see the visiting trains! rosenbergrrmuseum.org
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON ALL TIME ACCESS
Nature Nesters • Wed, Thurs and Fri • 10 - 10:30 am Fenwick Fledglings (ages 5 and up) Wed, Thurs and Fri • 4 - 4:30 pm These programs are free, nature based education programs designed for children. Nature Nesters is designed for children ages 4 and under and will take place entirely outdoors. Fenwick Fledglings is designed for children ages 5 and up and will take place entirely outdoors. Adults are required to stay with their child throughout the program and all persons over the age 10 are required to wear a mask throughout the program. The programs are limited to 15 persons, and participants must reserve their spot to attend. Call 281.652.1960 to reserve your child’s spot! Delores Fenwick Nature Center • Free www.facebook.com/DeloresFenwickNature Center/?rf=1004968753045472
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