Space City Parent Magazine June 2023

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NOW ENROLLING

the 2023-2024 School Year and our Summer Program!

Summer Enrichment Program will take place for 8 weeks between May 30August 3.

Open Mon. - Thurs. 9:05am - 2:00pm

summer ages enrolling 1-8 Years

8 weeks of summer fun! EXCITING NEWS!

Summer Enrichment Themes and Dates

Week 1: May 30 - June 1

Castle Tales

Week 2: June 5 - June 8

Castle Tales

Week 3: June 19 - June 22

Outstanding Ocean Adventures

Week 4: June 26 - June 29

Outstanding Ocean Adventures

Week 5: July 10 - July 13

Dinosaur Rocks

Week 6: July 17 - July 20

Dinosaur Rocks

Week 7: July 24 - July 27

Space Cadets

Week 8: July 31 - August 3

Space Cadets

We’re thrilled to announce that for the first time ever, we are offering a full-day of care for those families who need a longer day of support! In addition to our half-day program from 9am-2pm, we will now have a 7am-5:30pm Monday-Friday option.

Family vacations are the perfect time to make lasting memories, but traveling with the whole clan often has its challenges. To up the enjoyment factor, consider these 26 ways to make your next vacation the best yet.

Pack your positive Attitude. An upbeat outlook is infectious and gets everyone excited about the fun ahead.

Before you go, set a Budget. Deciding how much you’ll spend will help you set limits with the kids and help avoid post-vacation shock when the credit card bill arrives.

Bring Comfort objects, from your toddler’s special toy to your tween’s favorite pillow. Taking along a little bit of home can help ease the journey.

Schedule Downtime. No one stays happy if they’re constantly on the go. Make time to splash in the hotel pool or observe your family movie night— even if you’re a thousand miles from home.

Manage Expectations. Individual family members often have different ideas of what “fun” means on vacation. Before you go, talk with your children about their ideas and hopes for the trip.

Take advantage of Free events. Search online for freebies before your trip, so you’re in the know about concerts, exhibitions, and more once you arrive at your destination.

Get your Gear on. The right travel gear can make or break your vacation. Consider a lightweight travel stroller or a baby carrier for the young ones, and wheeled backpacks for older kids to carry their belongings.

Don’t forget your sense of Humor. Everything feels better with a little laughter, especially when you miss the highway exit or when it rains for five days straight.

Indulge a little. Treat the family when you can, especially if it saves time or reduces headaches. Consider grabbing dinner at a conveniently located restaurant, for instance, even if it’s more expensive.

Assign each family member specific Jobs. Dividing up the responsibilities, such as packing

the sunscreen and the water, helps keep your vacation on track and can help even the smallest family member feel involved.

Focus on the Kids, but don’t forget about you. Remember to balance the kids’ trip wish list with a few activities the adults will enjoy, too.

Just Let go. The constant togetherness of a family vacation can increase the likelihood of disagreements and misunderstandings. Letting go helps preserve the peace among family members. Collect Mementos of your trip. Carry a gallonsize baggie in your daypack so you can add treasures as you go—shells, stones, ticket stubs, anything goes! When you return home, create a scrapbook or a memory jar to remember your holiday.

A couple of New toys or books can do wonders for extending playtime—and calm—during travel. For older kids, try a new mobile app. Provide Options. Involve the whole family in the decision-making, whether it’s when to go the beach or where to eat lunch. Everyone will have more fun if they feel a part of things.

Pack light. Minimize the number of outfits and shoes you bring for each family member. You can always pick up an extra T-shirt at the souvenir stand, if necessary.

Get an early start and avoid the Queues. Provide an incentive to sleepyheads by offering a reward to the family member who’s out the door first each morning.

Try a vacation Rental. Sites like Airbnb and HomeAway list apartments and houses for rent, offering kitchen facilities to cook meals and more space for everyone to relax.

Bring your favorite Snacks from home, to get you started. Or visit the grocery store at your destination, rather than shelling out cash for more expensive treats at tourist spots.

Teach your children about wonder and the wider world beyond your own community.

Unplug. Gadgets like smart phones and tablets

What to Pack in Your Child’s “Busy” Bag

A bag packed full of surprises is just the thing to keep younger children occupied on the journey, whether you’re en route, dining at a restaurant, or hanging out at the beach.

• Travel games, like Bingo and Hangman

• Activity books and sticker books

• Crayons and drawing paper

• Miniature collectible figures, like dinosaurs and jungle animals

• Die-cast cars and mini-sized dolls

• A couple of favorite books

• Pocket-sized flashlights

• “Invisible ink” coloring books

• A favorite toy or blanket

help pass the time on a flight or long car trip, but once you reach your destination, encourage everyone to put away their electronics and connect with each other.

Go for Variety. Even the beach can feel dull after the fifth day in a row. Make sure to mix it up and vary your activities and outings.

Get Wet. From lakes and rivers to the coast or the pool, make sure your trip includes some quality water play.

Take time to eXplore. Exposing your children to new sights and experiences helps them feel more comfortable in unfamiliar places and helps develop self-confidence.

Whenever possible, say “Yes.” Of course, you won’t agree to buying the sixth toy at the amusement park, but maybe you’ll say yes to ice cream every day.

Your trip will Zoom by, so make the most of it and enjoy this special time together.

June Family Friendly Events

June 2

Pop up Story Time -Walker Pool

Helen Hall Library

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes! We will be at a different city location for each Pop-Up Storytime.

10:30 am- noon

www.leaguecitytx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=156

14&month=6&year=2023&day=2&calType=0

Parent’s Survival Night

Little Gym of Friendswood

Watch out warriors, we are going to test your ninja skills in this high impact experience! Obstacle courses, gymnastics, and physical exercises will transform the kids into fierce (but fun!) warriors.

Ages 3-12

Pricing: $35 members, $40 non-members

6:30-9:30 pm

www.thelittlegym.com/FriendswoodTX/eventsmore-fun/drop-ins-events#schedule

Friday Night Live

City of Alvin /Briscoe Park

Join us on the 1st Friday of the month during summer for a night of entertainment, food trucks, and a movie!

Band and Food Trucks: 6pm - 8pm

Movie: 8:30pm (dark)

Band: School of Rock

Movie: Strange World

Bounce House fun Sponsored by Community Health Network

6 pm

www.fb.me/e/Tt0tLJl7

Kemah Boardwalk

Summer Kicko –

Kick off the summer with our amazing Fireworks Show over Galveston Bay!

www.kemahboardwalk.com/events.asp#8

National Trails Day

City of League City Parks and Recreation

Kick off the summer with us at National Trails Day. Join us for a fun filled morning of activities, putt putt, story time with library, and Nature with Kristine

9-11 am

Free (No Registration Required)

www.leaguecitytx.gov/3707/National-Trails-Day

June 3

Bay Area Trade Days

Gilruth Center

Support area small businesses featuring arts & crafts, boutique clothing, jewelry, home decor, yummy treats, food market items and more! We will have indoor/outdoor vendors and food trucks. No Animals allowed.

Free www.nasa.gov/Starport

FREE Fishing Day

Texas Parks and Recreation

On the first Saturday in June of each year, everyone can fish recreationally without licenses or endorsements. This opportunity exists so that more people can try fishing for the first time. If you already have your license, thank you for

your support! Please consider inviting a friend or family member to join you.

www.tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoorannual/licenses/fishing-licenses-stamps-tagspackages/free-fishing-opportunities

Astronomy in the Park City of League City -Held at Rustic Oaks Park

Join us every month for a fun evening of amateur astronomy!

7-9:30pm

www.leaguecitytx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=141 61&month=2&year=2023&day=11&calType=0

Saint Arnold Pups and Pints

Walter Hall Park

Sponsored by Saint Arnold Brewing Co., Pups & Pints is a community-wide fundraiser event with plenty of pet and family friendly activities, food trucks, vendors, and more. Join us in supporting League City Animal Care and their mission to save animals and provide needed medical care to sick and injured pets.

4-10 pm

General Admission- Free www.fb.me/e/SxUjSGIb

Children’s Day Celebration

Czech Center Museum Houston Scavenger hunt, bingo, kolache eating contest, origami, Czech cartoons, and more! More info at www.czechcenter.org/calendar/2023/6/3/ childrens-day

11am

https://fb.me/e/4tGX6UWly

June 6

FREE Admission at the Houston Zoo

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. Online reservations are required.

9am-5pm www.houstonzoo.org

June 10

White Linen Night Art Fest

Celebrate the arts and history in downtown League City! Wear your white to beat the heat, and stroll the streets of the historic district while enjoying live music, artists at work, and local food & drinks. We will shut down a 3 block section of the historic district so over 100 artists can line the streets and have items for sale and for show, and you can see some of the most beautiful historic homes in League City. Held at Butlers Courtyard.

Free

4-8 pm

www.leaguecitytx.gov/whitelinennight

June 18

Kemah Boardwalk

Father’s Day –

Buy one All Day Ride Pass, get one $5 off for Dad! *Restrictions apply.

www.kemahboardwalk.com/events.asp#8

June 21-25

Texas Outlaw Challenge

City of Seabrook

Texas Outlaw Challenge, one of the country’s most respected and popular speedboating events, is upping the ante even further by offering a host of improvements, upgrades and offers for its participants as it prepares for its 10-year anniversary June 21-25 on Clear Lake in Seabrook, TX.

www.texasoutlawchallenge.com/

June 23

Nerf Nights

City of Alvin

Bring your friends, family, lawn chairs, and Nerf Guns out for these FREE Nerf Night Wars!

Held at Newman Park

Free 6-8 pm

www.alvin-tx.gov/196/Parks-Recreation

June 25

Pearland Country Music Showcase

Pearland Town Center

The Pearland Country Music Showcase is excited to welcome Britt Godwin as headliner on the Pearland Town Center stage for an afternoon of country music under the open-air pavilion. Load up a cooler with your beverage of choice, grab a lawn chair, and invite your friends to this free country concert!

4-6:30 pm

www.visitpearland.com/countrymusicshowcase/

Ongoing Events

Concert in the Park

City of Friendswood

Every Friday Event held at Stevenson Park Gazebo, 1100 S Friendswood Drive, ever y Friday in May and June. All concerts are open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring: Blankets, Dinner and/or snacks, Lawn chairs, Refreshments. All bands are family friendly. In addition to the concert, raffle prizes are awarded during intermission.

7-9pm

https://www.ci.friendswood.tx.us/378/Concerts-in-the-Park-May-June

Concerts in the Park

City of Pearland

Every Friday

Held at Independence Park

7-9 pm

https://www.pearlandtx.gov/residents/resources/events-calendar/-curm-6/-cury-2023

Movies on the Lawn

Baybrook Mall

Every Thursday

Let the good times play on!

Bring your blankets, grab your family and friends, and meet us at The Lawn! From fan favorites to newer releases, sit back, relax, and enjoy our awesome outdoor movie nights!

The good times don’t stop there. We’re adding an extra dash of fun to the mix with exciting lawn games the whole family can enjoy!

Don’t forget to tag #moviesonthelawn in your movie night pics!

7-10 pm

https://www.baybrookmall.com/en/events/movies-on-the-lawn-42475.html

Kemah Boardwalk

Rock the Dock - Rock the Dock - Summer Concert Series every Thursday Night at 7pm!

Tejano Music Nights – Enjoy the best in Tejano music every Sunday in June and July with this free concert series!

https://www.kemahboardwalk.com/events.asp#8

ongoing events Pearland

Sundays

Bay Area Farmer’s Market

11am- 3pm • Baybrook Mall www.bayareafarmersmarkettexas.com

Michaels Make Break 2-4 pm www.michaels.com/instoreevents

Mondays

Pearland Library Baby Bounce

10:15-11:15 am

www.bcls.lib.tx.us/branches/pea/pearland.asp

West Pearland Library

Toddler Time 10:15 & 11:15 am www.bcls.lib.tx.us/branches/pws/pearlandwest. asp

Mondays & Wednesdays

Craft Kits at Friendswood Library

FREE Craft kits are available at the drive-thru window or at the desk in the children’s department. www.friendswood.lib.tx.us

Tuesdays

Pearland Library Toddler Story Time 10:15-11:15pm

Pearland Library Toddler Time 11:15-12:15pm

www.bcls.lib.tx.us/branches/pea/pearland.asp

Wednesdays

Craft Kits at Friendswood Library

Pick up these bags filled with fun crafts for 8-18 year olds at our Drive-Thru window or from the Children’s Department!

www.friendswood.lib.tx.us

Angleton Library Story Time

Stories, songs, and activities designed for 3-5 year olds. Limit 36. Please arrive up to 30 minutes before the program to get a wristband. 10 am www.bcls.lib.tx.us/branches/ang/angleton.asp

Pearland Westside Library Story Time

10:15 -11:15 am • Books, songs, fingerplays, crafts, and FUN!

www.bcls.lib.tx.us/branches/pws/pearlandwest.asp

West Pearland Library

Storytime

11:15 am

www.bcls.lib.tx.us/branches/pws/pearlandwest.asp

Manvel Library Preschool Storytime

10:15-10:45 am

www.bcls.lib.tx.us/branches/man/manvel.asp

Brazoria Library Preschool Story time

10:30 -11:30 am • All programs are held outside. In case of inclement weather, programs will be virtual on the Danbury Facebook page. www.bcls.lib.tx.us

Alvin Library Storytime

10:30 -11 am • Join us on the Alvin Library Facebook page for a story, songs and rhymes for ages 3-6.

www.bcls.lib.tx.us/branches/alv/alvin.asp

Thursdays

FREE Visits to 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 • 2-5pm www.houmuse.org/visit/houston-museum-ofnatural-science/

Children’s Museum Houston • 5-8pm www.cmhouston.org

Angleton Library Movers and Shakers

10-10:30 am • A music and movement program for toddlers. Limit 36. Please arrive up to 30 minutes before the program to get a wristband. www.bcls.lib.tx.us/branches/ang/angleton.asp

Alvin Library Toddler time

10:30 -11 am

www.bcls.lib.tx.us/branches/pea/pearland.asp

Pearland Library Preschool Storytime

10:30-11:30 am

www.bcls.lib.tx.us/branches/pea/pearland.asp

Manvel Library Movers and Shakers

Thursdays • 10:15-10:45 am

www.bcls.lib.tx.us/branches/man/manvel.asp

Fridays

Friday Night Fun at Above the Bar

7:30 – 10 pm • Drop off the kids for a fun time with coach-led, high-energy activities including trampolines, inflatables, and games! Pizza snack is included, but bring a drink or cash for vending machines.$20 for gym members/ $25 for nonmembers. Walk-ins on Friday evening $30 for gym members / $35 for non-members • kids ages 5 to 14

www.abovethebargym.com/open-gyms-fridaynight-fun-preschool

Saturdays

Old Pearland Farmers Market

Always the Third Saturday of the month! At Independence Park under the Pavilion from 9-1. We have amazing local vendors lined up with FRESH produce, eggs, honey, jelly, baked goods, music, food trucks, and so much more!

www.oldpearlandfarmers.wixsite.com/opfm

ongoing events Space City

Sundays Bay Area Farmer’s Market 11am- 3pm • Baybrook Mall www.bayareafarmersmarkettexas.com

Michaels Make Break 2-4 pm www.michaels.com/instoreevents

Mondays

Toddler Time at Helen Hall Library

10:15- 10:45 am and 11:15-11:45 am • Wiggles, songs, rhymes, and a story. Ages 1-3 and caregivers RSVP • www.leaguecitylibrary.org

Preschool Story Time at Freeman Library

10:15 & 11:00 am • Free tickets will be given out as soon as we open at 10:00 am. www.hcpl.net/branch/clear-lake-city-countyfreeman-branch-library

Mondays & Wednesdays

Craft Kits at Friendswood Library FREE Craft kits are available at the drive-thru window or at the desk in the children’s department. www.friendswood.lib.tx.us

Tuesdays

Helen Hall Preschool Story Time

10:15-10:45am and 11:15-11:45a • Stories, songs, and rhymes. Children will have a short craft time at the end of the program. Ages 3-5 and their caregivers. RSVP • Helen Hall Library www.leaguecitylibrary.org

Freeman Library Toddler Time StoryTime

10:15 & 11:00 am • Fun stories, songs, fingerplays, bubbles and an activity at the end of each session. Free tickets will be given out as soon as we open at 10:00 am. www.hcpl.net/branch/clear-lake-city-countyfreeman-branch-library

Evelyn Meador Library Seabrook Twinkle Time Baby and Toddler Storytime 11-11:45 www.hcpl.net/branch/evelyn-meador-branchlibrary

Seabrook Library

Storytime 9:30 am Ages 3 and up but all welcome Lego Club 4 pm for school age children www.sealib.org/?page_id=2060

Bilingual Storytime at Pasadena Library 10:30 am www.pasadenalibrary.org/upcomingevents?l=&ec%5B0%5D=35

Children’s Gardening

11 am-12 pm Hometown Heroes Park. We will plant flowers, herbs, and vegetables together! www.leaguecitytx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=12861 &month=6&year=2022&day=16&calType=0

Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays

Friendswood Library

Toddler Time 10:10 Preschool Storytime 10:45 am www.friendswood.lib.tx.us/events

Tuesdays & Fridays

Preschool and Home School Open Gyms at Above the Bar 10-11:30 am • Jump, tumble & run on inflatables, TumblTrak, trampolines, rope swings, foam block

pit, and pre-school circuits. $10 for first child, $5 for each additional sibling. All Open Gym participants must complete event waiver. www.abovethebargym.com/open-gyms-fridaynight-fun-preschool/

Wednesdays

Craft Kits at Friendswood Library

Pick up these bags filled with fun crafts for 8-18 year olds at our Drive-Thru window or from the Children’s Department! www.friendswood.lib.tx.us

Freeman Library Baby Story Time

11:15-11:45 am Baby Storytime Magic for age 0-18 months: Active Early Literacy Through Bounces, Rhymes, Tickles and More www.hcpl.net/branch/clear-lake-city-countyfreeman-branch-library

Freeman Family Pajama Story Time

1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. 6:00pm6:45pm Children are invited to wear their pajamas and bring a favorite blanket or stuffed animal as we read stories in this cozy story time for the whole family!

www.hcpl.net/branch/clear-lake-city-countyfreeman-branch-library

Dickinson Library Preschool Storytime

10 am

www.dickinsonpubliclibrary.org/childrenprograms

Babies and Books

10:15 - 10:45 am • Tickles, giggles, rhymes, and a story for those who BYOB (bring your own baby). Ages: Designed for birth to walking. RSVP www.leaguecitylibrary.org

EcoAdventurers

9:30-11:30 am • An in depth study of environmental science topics while engaging the homeschooled student in STEM activities.$14/ program; Non Members $17/program www.abnc.org/eco-programs

Evelyn Meador Library Seabrook Super Stars

Preschool Storytime 11-11:45 11-11:45

www.hcpl.net/branch/evelyn-meador-branch-library

Wednesdays & Fridays

EcoKids

9:30-11:30 am • At ABNC, children have the opportunity to observe nature in action. We encourage observation, exploration, problem solving and creativity (STEM activities). This drop-off program is for ages 3 to 6 years old who are fully potty trained. $12/program; Non Members $14/ program

www.abnc.org

EcoSchoolers

9:30-11:30 am • A hands-on environmental education activities plus STEM challenges for the home school student. Our science activities will help create curiosity and passion for the natural world.This drop-off program is for ages 7-12. $14/program; Non Members $17/program www.abnc.org

Thursdays

FREE Visits to 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 • 2-5pm www.houmuse.org/visit/houston-museum-ofnatural-science

Children’s Museum Houston • 5-8pm www.cmhouston.org

Pajama Story Time at Helen Hall

6-6:30 pm • Pajama Storytime Put on your PJs and join us for movement, songs, and stories as we wind down for the evening. Ages: 3-8. RSVP www.leaguecitylibrary.org

Fridays Seabrook Library

9:30 am Mother Goose and More! Nursery Rhymes, singing, movement activities, and a simple craft or sensory experience. Ages Up to 36 months!

www.sealib.org/?page_id=2060

EcoTots

9:30 am • Fun introduction to animals, plants, and other nature topics. Program uses movement, storytelling, art, animal demonstrations, and games to make nature come alive. (ages 18 mos4 years. Must be accompanied by an adult) $12 www.abnc.org

Nature Journal Challenge

10am • Nature Journal Challenge Plants, bugs, and mud, oh my! We are exploring everything nature has to offer in our weekly Nature Journal Challenge! This program is virtual on Instagram. www.leaguecitylibrary.org

Friday Night Fun at Above the Bar

7:30 – 10 pm • Drop off the kids for a fun time with coach-led, high-energy activities including trampolines, inflatables, and games! Pizza snack is included, but bring a drink or cash for vending machines.$20 for gym members/ $25 for nonmembers. Walk-ins on Friday evening $30 for gym members / $35 for non-members • kids ages 5 to 14

www.abovethebargym.com/open-gyms-fridaynight-fun-preschool

Legacy Gymnastics Open gym

Every other Friday Night 5-7 pm Ages 3+ ,$15, www.legacy-gym.com/events/open-gym

Saturdays

Nassau Bay Farmers Market

In front of Erma’s Nutrition • 10 am-2 pm www.facebook.com/NassauBayFarmersMarket

Friendswood Farmers Market

1st Satruday of the month 9 am- 1 pm www.friendswoodmarket.com

Home Depot Kids Workshop

1st Saturday of the month 9 am-12 pm www.homedepot.com/workshops

SUMMER CAMP Guide

 A B SEA PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMP

Full-time Summer program available. Ages 2-9

Full and Part-Time May 29th - August 4th.

Camp hours: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Full-time available: 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Dinosaur Discovery - June 5th - 9th

Rainforest Adventure - June 12th - 16th

Under the Sea - June 19th - 23rd

Lost In Space - June 26th - 30th

Fairytale Fun! - July 10th - 14th

Down on the Farm - July 17th - 21st

A Camping We Will Go - July 24th - 28th

It’s A Bug’s Life- July 31st - Aug 4th

Call for more details! 832-243-4602 www.abseapreschool.com/summer-camp

 ANCHOR POINT PATHWAY TO HOPE CAMP

Pathway to Hope Camp is designed to create connection before correction, helping children and their families thrive. July 24 – 28, 8:30am to 4pm

Pre-Camp 1 July 16 – 1-5 PM, Location TBD

Pre-Camp 2 July 23 – 4-6 PM, Location TBD

Post Camp August 6 – 2-5 PM, Location TBD

For more information email: Amanda.Ring@anchorpoint.us www.anchorpoint.us/pathway-to-hope-camp

 BAY AREA ARTS CONSERVATORY

In Person and online classes! Our summer workshops are Jr. Broadway Musical Theatre Productions where the students audition, rehearse, and then perform the show. M-F 9-5 with early drop off and late pick up available. For more information: www.baactx.com

281-938-1444

 BEST BRAINS PEARLAND

Engaging & fun Summer Camps in Pearland. Chess, Public Speaking, Creative Writing, Science Lab, etc. Half & Full day options available.Kinder & older. May 30-August 4.Multiple camp and sibling discounts available. www.bestbrainspearland.com/summer-camp.html

832-559-0000

 CHARA CHRISTIAN DANCE ACADEMY

Reserve your Spot for Summer Fun at Chara Christian Dance Academy! We are looking forward to a FUN FILLED Summer with your kids at the studio! Camps run Monday - Thursday, morning and afternoon options available.

832-569-4065, www.charadance.com/chara-camps

 CHILDRENS LIGHTHOUSE LEARNING CENTER OF MAG CREEK

Summer Camp Adventures! Summer curriculum for all ages! Exciting field trips and huge splash pad! Enroll now to avoid the summer slide! www.ChildrensLightHouse.com/magcreek

281-557-7700

 CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

8 weeks of Summer Fun! Ages 1-8 years

May 30-August 3 9:05am-2:00pm

Summer Enrichment Themes and Dates

May 30 - June 1 Castle Tales; June 5 - 8 Castle Tales; June 19 - 22 Outstanding Ocean Adventures; June 26 - 29 Outstanding Ocean Adventures; July 10 - 13 Dinosaur Rocks; July 17 - 20 Dinosaur Rocks; July 24 - 27 Space Cadets; July 31 - August 3 Space Cadets 281-488-0327 www.clearlakemethodist.org/mdo

 CREATIVE CORNERS CAMP AT LEAGUE CITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Summer Camps June 13-29(Space Exploration) , and July 11-27th (Ocean Adventures) Summer Camp registration begins April 18th. www.creative-corners.org 281-332-8936

 CODE NINJAS LEAGUE CITY

Send your kids for some summer learning and fun with camps that include: Code Your Arcade, 2D Design/Print, Roblox, Minecraft Mod, Stop-Motion Animation, DIY Website plus more. Morning or afternoon sessions or both, for ages 5-14. Spring Break Camp March 13-17, Summer Camp May 26-August 21 www.CodeNinjas.com/tx-league-city/camps/ 281-339-7482

 IDEA LAB KIDS PEARLAND

STEAM-powered camps ranging from Cooking School, Robotics, Drones, 3D Printing, Art Studio, Coding, Programming, Movie Production, Engineering, and Science. At our STEAM camps, participants will truly Rock Their Grey Matter! All camps feature our uniquely developed curricula that encourage and enable campers of all ages to learn through inquisitive hands-on activities utilizing science, math, critical thinking skills…and a great deal of IMAGINATION!

832-295-0796, www.idealabkids.com/ programscamps

 IVY KIDS EARLY LEARNING CENTER HOBBS

Ages 5-12 years. Fun themes, exciting field trips, cooking activities, design challenges, STEM projects, science experiments, team building games, and so much more!

www.ivykidshobbs.com • 832-670-8668

 LOBO ACTIVE LEARNING CENTER & GYMNASTICS

Discover a summer of fun, fitness, excitement, and learning! Your child will love the thrill and adventure of summer camp at Lobo Active –and you’ll love knowing their days are full of purposeful fun learning activities, physical fitness, and field trips. Ages: Children who have turned 5 and will be entering kindergarten- 14 yrs. (281) 480-5626 www.lobogymnastics.com/camp

 THE PURPLE BOX THEATER

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 and 9-15. Showcase at the end of most camps.

www.ThePurpleBoxTheater.com • 818-642-4665

 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 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

 TUTORING CENTER

• 830-460-8487

Reading, Math, and Writing Summer Catch-Up and Get-Ahead programs. Students entering grades Kindergarten-12th grade in the school year 2022-23. June, July, August; Students choose 2 or 3 hours per week, Monday-Thursday. Check website for pricing, send us an inquiry, and any www.dickinson.tutoringcenter.com

281-337-2800

 UNIVERSITY BAPTIST

Activities for kids from K-preteens. Sports camps include basketball, volleyball, tennis, soccer, bowling, football and more!

www.UBC.org

 UNIVERSITY CHEER

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 • 281-991-1417

 UHCL KIDS U AND HAWK STEAM ACADEMY SUMMER CAMPS

Every summer, the Center for Educational Programs offers Kids U and Hawk STEAM Academy camps for children of all ages providing them opportunities to learn and have fun. Whether you want your child to learn more about science, math, reading, literacy, technology, character development, or cultures, there’s a camp or academy for them Camps held June 7-July 27 (No camp week of July 4) Pre-K-8th Grade Held at both University of Houston Clear Lake and UHCL at Pearland

www.uhcl.edu/education/centers-initiatives/ center-educational-programs/summer-camps

 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 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)

832-670-8668 Ivy Kids Hobbs! with May 30-August 18 Kinder to age 12

Just because school is out for the summer doesn’t mean our children’s noses shouldn’t be nestled between the pages of a good book. But if you have a more active child, one who is hard to pin down, you may be searching for other ways to keep him reading this summer. Remember, reading is more than the act of opening a book. Almost every aspect of our lives involves reading. Recognize these as learning opportunities too.

OPEN A COOK BOOK. Creating a favorite snack or dessert requires reading. Pick something you know your child likes to eat and have him prepare it with you. Encourage your child to read the recipe out loud as you follow his directions.

PLAY A GAME. Go to the game closet and select a favorite. Although all board games require reading skills for reading directions and game cards, some, like Scrabble, actually encourage word skills. What is in your game closet?

VISIT A LOCAL MUSEUM. Often we take our small, local museums for granted. There is a wealth of information hiding inside those four walls. In addition to reading the plaques and narratives describing the exhibits, your child can learn about the history of the area, and the historical figures who influenced it.

WRITE LETTERS. Help your child write to friends and relatives who live in out of town. Cousin Sue and Grandma Peggy are sure to write back- more writing- more reading, and the cycle continues.

GO GROCERY SHOPPING TOGETHER. Have your child help you make a list of the supplies you need. Read the sale ads together to find the best deals. Then, off to the market. Let your child help you select the proper foods from the shelves. Have her read the labels. Which product is cheaper (hey, why not throw in some math, too!)? What are the ingredients in the ice cream? Does everything have sugar?

PUT TOGETHER A MODEL. It doesn’t matter whether it is a train, airplane, automobile, boat, spacecraft, or dollhouse…getting the pieces placed in the right spot requires reading the directions. Where do you start? What color are the wings?

SURF THE NET. Use a search engine such as Google to decide what you want to learn about. What is the temperature where Grandma lives? What killed the dinosaurs? What was the score of last night’s Astros game? What is Springer’s batting average? As you explore the different sites, you will be reading along the way.

INTERVIEW GRANDMA, GRANDPA OR COUSINS ABOUT THE BOOKS THEY LIKE TO READ. They can also recommend classics they enjoyed as a child. When Mom suggests a book, “it’s too boring”. But when eight-year-old Samuel tells your child about the same “great book he read”, suddenly she’s interested.

JUNE 12-15

UBC: STELLAR

Launch kids on a cosmic quest where they’ll have a blast shining Jesus’ light to the world. Stellar rockets kids on an out-of-this-world adventure that’s light years of faith-building fun. Kids entering Kindergarten -completed 5th grade FREE 8:30 am- Noon www.ubc.org/children

ST. BERNADETTE VBS

Calling all children entering Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade. We will begin on Monday conclude VBS on Thursday with a family friendly celebration! Details will go out VBS week! *Limited Space! 1st Come, 1st Served! *Volunteers have priority*Last day to register will be May 30th *unless we max out before! 9 am- Noon www.stbchurch.org/vacation-bible-schoolinformation

JUNE 12-16

CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

VBS: TWISTS & TURNS

“Twists & Turns - Following Jesus Changes the Game”, and we know it will be a fun and exciting time that will help to grow your child’s relationship with Jesus! For Ages PreK-5th Grade (Potty Trained) $10 per child registered. 8:30 am-Noon www.clearlakemethodist.org/content. cfm?page_content=announcement_include. cfm&announcement_id=4594

FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH

Spin the spinner, beat the clock, skip ahead, level up, and play to win! You’ll need to bring your A-game for VBS 2023. Twists & Turns is a fantastical celebration of games of all kinds. Kids will play their way through VBS while learning that Jesus guides them through all the twists and turns of their lives. They’ll find that even when they mess up it’s never “game over.” Kids get to discover that trusting Jesus as their savior and following Him changes the game entirely!

4 years -6th grade

www.fellowshipbible.org/vbs2023

JUNE 13-16

SAGEMONT CHURCH VBS

Kids who have completed Kindergarten through 5th Grade are invited to join us for an AMAZING week of Bible study, large group worship rally, exciting drama, small groups, recreation, crafts, snacks, and more! There is no charge, and friends and neighbors are welcome! 6:30-9 pm www.sagemontchurch.org/children/#/ event/24798

JUNE 19-22

FIRST METHODIST CHURCH ALVIN VBS

Pre-K- 5th grade9 am- noon www.alvinmethodist.org/vbs23

CLEAR LAKE PRESBYTERIAN VBS: FOOD TRUCK PARTY!

VBS is an adventure for kids like none other! In four fun-packed evenings, kids will encounter a powerful experience of love and grace through storytelling, games, crafts, and songs. Pre-K 4 - 5th grade as of Sep. 1, 2022. Monday - Wednesday from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Thursday from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. (Food Truck Night). $10 per child early bird pricing until May 5; $15 after May 5. Questions, christian@clpc.org, www.clpc.org/VBS

FIRST BAPTIST FRIENDSWOOD

Ages 5-completed 6th grade 8:30 am- Noon www.firstbaptistfriendswood.org/vbs

NASSAU BAY BAPTIST CHURCH VBS

If you would like to volunteer for VBS, contact Linda at lmurrie@nbbchurch.org. www.nbbchurch.org/event/9341364-202306-19-vbs/

JUNE 19-23

GATEWAY COMMUNITY CHURCH

Summer Kids Club 2023

There is something for just about everyone at Summer Kids Club!

Our kids (entering 1st - 5th grades in the fall) will go on a journey of faith, where we will all learn to MOVE, following Jesus here, there, and everywhere! We’ll be inspired to:

DO What Jesus Says, BELIEVE Who Jesus Is, LOVE Who Jesus Loves, SHARE What Jesus Did & GO Where Jesus Leads! Our students (entering 6th - 12th in the fall) and adults serve our kids during this FUN week.

6-8:30 pm

www.gateway.cc/skc-2023

CALVARY HOUSTON VBS

We look forward to welcoming your children to this free event. Register today to ensure your kids don’t miss out on the fun!

6:30-9 pm

www.calvaryh.org/vacation-bible-school/ HOUSTON CHINESE CHURCH

FAITH Lab Science VBS (9am-12:30pm)

For children entering Pre-K through 5th Grade as of Fall 2023

Kids’ Camp (12:30pm-4pm)

For children entering Kindergarten through 5th Grade as of Fall 2023 (No Pre-K)

Fees: $25 for Morning VBS* | $160 for Morning VBS & Afternoon Kids’ Camp (sibling discount available for KC)

*Late fee of $20 begins May 15th. Online registration ends on June 4th (walk-in registration available pending enrollment).

www.en.hcchome.org/preschoolelementary/2023-science-vbs-kids-camp

JUNE 20-23

BAY HARBOUR CHURCH VBS

K-5th 5:30-8 pm(included dinner)

www.bayharbourumc.org/Childevents

FIRST BAPTIST FRIENDSWOOD

For ages 5 (prior to August 31, 2023)Completed 6th grade. 8:30 am- Noon

www.firstbaptistfriendswood.org/ events/event/741/vbs-2023-twiststurns/2023-06-19

JULY 10-14

ST. CLARE OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH

Entering Kindergarten- 5th grade $35/child 9 am-Noon

www.stclarehouston.org/vacation-bible-school

JUNE 26-29

HOPE LUTHERAN VBS

Ages 4 years old - completed 5th grade welcome Registration $15 9 am- Noon www.hope-lutheran.org/childrenannouncements/282-vacation-bibleschool-282

HOUSE OF PRAYER LUTHERAN CHURCH VBS

Once again, we are having the counselors from Lutherhill visit us and lead us in a day camp at the church. Invite your friends and plan on hanging out with us this summer! For K-5th grades.

8:30-3:30

www.houseofprayerhouston.org/events/vbsday-camp-1

JULY 10-13

Living Stones Christian Church VBS

Registration is FREE and opens April 1st, 2023, and reserves your space at Adventure Club. Ages Kinder-5th Grade 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Showcase Night – July 13th | 6:00 p.m. –7:00 p.m.

www.lschurch.tv/vbs/

JULY 10-14

MARY QUEEN CATHOLIC CHURCH VBS

K-5th $50 per child 9 am- Noon www .maryqueencatholicchurch.org/vbs

FRIENDSWOOD FRIENDS CHURCH VBS

Our VBS is open to kids from three years old through completing 5th grade. Students completing 6th grade and up are encouraged to sign up to volunteer.9 am- noon www.friendswoodfriends.org/events/ vacation-bible-school-morning-session/

JULY 16-20

TAYLOR LAKE CHRISTIAN CHURCH VBS

Ages 3rd – 5th grade

www.tlcconline.org/ministries

JULY 17-20

REDEEMER CHURCH VBS

9 am – noon

www.redeemermanvel.org/summer

JULY 24-28

FUMC PEARLAND VBS

Think about the weirdest animals you know. What noise does an aardvark make? Is an axolotl really smiling? Are glass frogs made of real glass? Is a wombat a type of bat? It’s wild that God helps each animal grow and thrive… and us, too! Wild Life is an adventure where kids discover how special they are to God and how wild it is that they can share their story, use their gifts, spend time with God, and spend time with others.

9 am- noon

www.fumcpearland.ccbchurch.com/goto/ forms/1185/responses/new

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1 Date Night with Daddy!

June is the month to celebrate Dads! Have a Daddy Date Night to have bonding time this month! See local places to go in this issue!

2 Bombs Away!

Host a water balloon fight and eat bomb pop popsicles!

3 Stargazing or cloud gazing

Find constellations in the stars or shapes in the clouds. Be creative and make up a story to go along with your shape.

4 Chalk it up! Create sidewalk chalk murals, hopscotch or funny walking path

5

June 5th is Go Fishing Day

Free Fishing Day in Texas where you can fish without a license. Click here for more info!

6

Visit local library!

See our Family Friendly Events page for library story times, crafts, virtual events and more!

10 Rock On!

Paint rocks and leave them around the community for others to find.

11

June 11th is MakE Life Beautiful Day

Take flowers to a neighbor or even your favorite clerk at the grocery store. Just do something… anything, to make life more beautiful for someone else.

12 Go berry picking! Check out our list online of local farms to pick your own!

13 Video Time!

Make a silly video to share with your social media friends

14 Get a pen pal

Use your network of friends and family that live in other cities or states to find pen pals for your kids. If you aren’t comfortable giving out your address, you can always set up an email account they can use to exchange letters.

15 Go on a

June 6th is Yo-Yo Day!

Click here to learn tricks or make your own cardboard or bottle cap yo-yo!

7

Diy bird feeder

All you need is a pine cone, peanut butter and bird seed! Smear, sprinke and hang from a tree!

8

June 8th is National Best Friends Day!

Spend the day with your BFF’s playing games, doing crafts, or just hanging out having fun.

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16 Make Lemonade! Have a lemonade stand and home baked cookies

17 Clean Up

Pick up some trash- go to a local park with gloves and bags, and clean up the mess others leave behind. This is a great way to teach your kids to respect their community and they will never be a litter-bug!

18 Picnic

Go on a picnic at a local park, or have a teddy bear picnic at home!

19

You Name it!

Change everyone’s name for a day, and let them make up their own story to go with their new name!

20 June 20th is Vanilla Shake Day

Shake it up and add your favorite candy or cookie crumbles for a topping!

21 Hike or Bike

Explore the trails in your neck of the woods! Click Here for a list of local trails!

22 Pajama Day

Rainy day? No problem! Keep the pj’s on, watch movies, look at old pictures, tell family stories, read a book together.

23 Scream for Ice Cream

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

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

3 tablespoons ice cream rock salt

Optional: chocolate or strawberry syrup, sprinkles or other toppings

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 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!

24 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.

25 Get wet! Jump in a pool, run in the sprinkler or play at a local splash pad! Check out our list online for splash pads and pools near you!

26 Go Barefoot All Day!

Open your own nail salon at home and paint everyone’s toe nails and then go barefoot all day. Don’t forget to paint the dog’s nails- they want to be pretty too!!

27 Have fun with tongue twisters see who can master the hardest ones. 28 Beach Day Go to Galveston! Or lay out on beach towels, make beach parfaits and watch a family fun movie (Nemo, Moana, Teen Beach Movie, etc)

29 June 29th is Camera Day have a photo scavenger hunt! 30 Aloha! Learn to say hello in 5 different languages.