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March 2014

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SummerDIRECTORY Camp Unplugged at Summer Camp

How to encourage leaving technology at home

Art Smarts

How art projects can benefit your child

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How art projects can benefit your child.

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Find the camp that fits your family using our detailed listing of area summer camps for all ages and interests.

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Summer Camp

How to encourage leaving technology at home.

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Tips on how to get those precious pre-baby zzzz’s.

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Tummy to Play!

Help your baby’s muscles develop with supervised tummy time activities.

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Pack quickly and efficiently without overpacking.

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Welcome spring with this fun and easy craft.

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Spread the Word to End the Word and the St. Baldrick’s Foundation events are happening this month.

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Fun destinations for the whole family.

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President & Publisher Steffanie Liston-Holtrop Hoodlum Productions, LLC 605-366-1479 steff@thehoodmagazine.com Editor Hannah (Weise) Steck hannah@thehoodmagazine.com Design Director Ally Vogel 605-759-5615 ally@allysart.com Social Media Director Jillian Lemons jillian@thehoodmagazine.com Advertising Account Executive Kelli Johnson 605-366-9357 kelli@thehoodmagazine.com Creative Ideas Director Kara Weber Cover photo: Courtesy of Catfish Bay Water Ski Park Contributing Photographers Catfish Bay Water Ski Park Excel Achievement, EmBe Evans Gallery, Finished Vision Photography Girl Scouts – Dakota Horizons Inspiration Hills, Lutheran Social Services Sanford Health, Seven Acre Photography Youth Enrichment Services Washington Pavilion, Central Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten Contributing Writers Rose Ann Hofland, Johna Thum, Rob Keisacker, Alyssa Keucker, Shaina Herrmann ‘Hood on the Web Contributors Heather DeWit, Kristine Weires, Richard E. Bavaria, Gary Huggins

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Green Mac & Cheese St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner.

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by Sanford Health with Amy Kelley-Osdoba, MD

With the vast amount of toys out there, it can be overwhelming to pick out what’s best for your child. A toy should benefit your little one in several different ways, and it should be something that can grow with your child. There are many developmental skills a child is expected to learn in the first few years of life. That’s why it is important to find educational toys that will help him or her in discovery and growth.

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As your baby continues to grow inside you, your sleep problems may intensify. And for those who are in desperate need of some serious zzzz’s, Dr. Kelley-Osdoba says that some medications may help you.

“Sleep is just essential to living a healthy life,” says Amy Kelley-Osdoba, MD. “It improves your overall well-being.”

But if you are still struggling to sleep, Dr. Kelley-Osdoba says not to hesitate to make an appointment with your doctor to work out a sleep plan together. n

“You can try things like Benadryl and Unisom,” says Dr. Kelley-Osdoba. “They are totally safe to take during pregnancy.”

Dr. Kelley-Osdoba is an OB/GYN at Sanford Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic. She says she sees mothers-to-be coming into the clinic with sleep problems as early as their first trimester.

“That early on it is usually that the baby is pushing on their bladder and they have to use the bathroom,” says Dr. Kelley-Osdoba. “They also might have a little nausea, which makes it hard to sleep. Not all women deal with it, but it is fairly common.”

These problems along with hunger, vivid dreams, nightmares, restless leg syndrome or other anxieties can keep you from feeling your best.

“Not sleeping is stressful,” says Dr. Kelley-Osdoba. “You worry, ‘Am I hurting my baby?’ Plus you are just a little more on edge, and it can be really hard to focus.”

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It’s 3:00 a.m. and you are lying wide-awake. You thought those sleepless nights would come after the baby arrived.

The truth is that many women suffer with sleep issues well before parenthood begins. Your inability to fall asleep or stay asleep can be the result of a lot of different factors. But whether you are waking up every hour to use the bathroom or you just can’t seem to get comfortable, not sleeping is not an option.

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If you are having trouble sleeping, try these tips for a peaceful night of slumber.

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S tick with a bedtime routine Don’t watch TV or be on your computer while in bed Avoid caffeine after noon Drink eight glasses of water throughout the day, but taper off at night Exercise regularly Have a light snack before bed Take a warm bath Try some relaxation exercises like deep breathing, meditation, or yoga Sleep on your left side to improve circulation

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When you’re ready for baby.

Sanford Women’s is ready to partner with you as you plan your journey toward parenthood. Whether you want to take a group class at the Mom2Be Center or talk one-on-one with a pregnancy coach, Sanford Women’s has what you’re looking for. We offer prenatal, childbirth and postnatal education that allows you to customize your pregnancy experience to your specific needs.

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While South Dakota’s infant mortality rates are not ideal, the good news is there are things we can do to reduce the risk.

We can make a difference simply by encouraging young women to recognize the early signs of pregnancy, start prenatal care as soon as possible, and use new safe sleep practices, which have changed significantly in recent years.

The sheer volume of information and advice available to young women and families related to pregnancy and healthcare for baby can be overwhelming. The For Baby’s Sake Facebook page has been a positive forum for dialogue and information sharing for South Dakota women and families.

A website, Facebook page and media campaign have been developed to raise awareness and empower South Dakota parents, families, and caregivers to make a difference through education and information sharing.

Colleen Winter, Health and Medical Services Director for the Department of Health said, “One of our primary goals is to forbaby reach out to new or young mothers who may not have a support system or access to resources or current guidelines. It is our hope to reduce infant mortality numbers by providing information on how mothers and babies can lead safe, healthy lives.” n

The website (www.forbabysakesd.com) contains information ranging from recommendations for women’s health before and during pregnancy, resources to help pregnant women understand the importance of prenatal care, where to find medical care in their area, as well as support programs that are available. The site also outlines the new safe sleep guidelines and explains how using them can reduce a baby’s risk of SIDS. Information about immunizations, vaccine schedules, benefits of breastfeeding, after delivery care, well baby check ups, safety, day care and family planning is also included on the site.

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Back to Sleep

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies always be put on their backs for naps and nighttime to decrease the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). But when baby is awake and being watched carefully, play time on the tummy is important. From the time baby comes home from the hospital, a little tummy time can be incorporated each day when baby is awake and content.

Tummy time helps prevent flat spots from developing on baby’s head, and also helps the development of strong head, neck, shoulder, and other muscles that will eventually be used to help baby push up, roll over, sit up, crawl, and pull to a stand.

Many babies initially dislike tummy time. Don’t be discouraged! It often takes patience and practice to get baby to accept tummy time. Avoid trying tummy time when baby is fussing, tired, or has just been fed. A good time may be after a diaper change or after a nap.

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Join baby on the floor and lay head to head, talking and playing to encourage baby to pick up his/her head to see you, show interest in a toy, etc. Some research suggests by the time baby is 3-4 months old, the aim should be about 20 minutes of tummy time a day.

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Some parents start by laying their newborn face down across their lap for two or three short periods a day.

You can also try laying baby on your chest while you recline, talking softly to him/her to encouraging baby to lift the head in an attempt to see you. As baby gets a bit older, a clean firm surface like a mat or a thin blanket on a carpet can be used. Respond to baby’s cries, but try to distract him/her by talking, offering age appropriate toys, or by using a play quilt.

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It is important to remember that baby should not be alone during tummy time. Stay with baby and change the activity if he/she continues to fuss, or put him/her to sleep on his/her back in a safe crib if he/she becomes sleepy. There are many resources and tips for parents who want to learn more about tummy time.

A website that offers an instructional video is www.tummytimetips.com. n

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The state’s economy also relies on farming; in fact, ag’s $21 billion impact accounts for 20 percent of South Dakota’s economy and 40 percent of South Dakota’s jobs. Together, we’re keeping local communities healthy and strong.

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by Rose Ann Hofland, Director of the Community Learning Center of the Washington Pavilion

Art Smarts

Crayon on the walls again? Running out of room on the fridge for the next art project? Intimidated by finger paint? You are not alone. Art can be messy. It can take up a lot of room. For many adults, it can be intimidating. Luckily, our children’s worlds are centered in creativity and play. So for them, art is fun; it’s an open door of possibilities.

As Pablo Picasso said, “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist when he grows up.”

The good news is this natural curiosity and love for art projects is also great for kids’ development. Art is tactile, it’s messy, and it requires hand-eye coordination. Think of a preschooler with a paintbrush or a toddler with a dot marker. The coordination and repetition required to use art tools is helping them to build important hand strength and dexterity that will help them develop their ability to manipulate a pencil when writing and has been shown to improve even keyboarding in later years.

Good art programs provide many opportunities for children to make their own choices and see the consequences. Art projects make kids problem solvers. From experiments in color mixing to applying the right amount of pressure while working with clay, kids learn through hands-on trial and error. Printmaking (which requires drawing mirror images of work to print with on paper) is fascinating to watch as elementary and middle school students problem solve their way through. These mediums all provide opportunities for kids to succeed, to fail, and to learn in the process of both.

Art works are an important form of self-expression. Not only in the artwork itself, but in the conversation it can provoke.

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Ask a child: “Can you tell me about your artwork?” See their wheels turning as they explain what they were trying to convey and how they made it.

Visual art is a great way for kids who might have difficulty with verbal expression to develop their unique gifts. Great art-based programs also consistently incorporate history and age-appropriate literature into their work with children.

Involvement in the arts can serve as a springboard for developing literacy and interest in world cultures and history.

So grab that sidewalk chalk this summer, go visit an art gallery, or sign up for an art program. It’s fun, and the rewards go beyond the smiles and pieces to display. n

p‘hood should Encourage your child’s creativity and individuality through art exploration.

Spring Window Mosaics

by Kara Weber, Creative Ideas Director

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What is great about these spring window decorations is that there is no glue and no mess involved.

Even your toddler can have fun with this project, and your older kids can get creative with the shapes they choose to make: smiley faces, peace signs, Easter eggs, flowers, and even letters.You can make your own stained glass window mosaics in any shape you can think of!

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Supplies • Black construction paper (you can buy a pack at Hobby Lobby) • Clear contact paper (We found ours at Dollar Tree.)

• T issue Paper (Hint: Save tissue paper from birthday presents so you always have a stash for crafts on hand.)

Directions 1. Cut out a shape from your black paper. Cut out the inside of the shape so that there is blank space in the middle. Cut out any detail parts out of black paper as well.

2. Cut a piece of contact paper large enough to fit your black outline cutout. Peel back your contact paper so the sticky side is up and place your black paper on at least 1 cm from each edge. Cut around your black shape, leaving 1 cm of sticky contact paper exposed on the outside of your shape.

3. Place contact paper sticky side up on your table and have your child fill the inside of the shape with small squares of tissue paper. If they overlap a little bit, that’s fine.

4. Once the contact paper inside your black shape is covered, use the 1 cm outside edge of exposed contact paper to stick your shapes to a window.

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Summer Camp DIRECTORY

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While it was challenging to think about summer planning while facing belowzero temperatures and blowing snow, this is the perfect time to make your camp selections. Many camps open registration in March and only have a certain number of spots available.

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There are many factors that may influence your decision. Are you looking for a camp that will help your child continue learning over the summer? Or maybe your child is an athlete looking to further develop her ability in the sport she loves. An arts-oriented camp may be a good fit for a child with an interest in acting or music.

We are fortunate to live in a community with many opportunities. There is a camp out there for everyone!

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local Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum of Natural History www.greatzoo.org Name of Camp: Summer ZooCamp Date(s) &Time(s): Summer 2014, June – August Ages: 4-11 Price: Prices start at $30 and vary for each camp. See website for details.

Location: Great Plains Zoo Phone Number: (605) 367-8313 Description of Camp: Get ready for a summer camp experience your child will never forget. With half-day and whole-day theme camps, summer ZooCamp has an adventure waiting for everyone! Each camp is customized, but all include games, songs, crafts, snacks, train and carrousel rides, tours of the zoo, and animal encounters. Kids also receive a free t-shirt. Register today at www.greatzoo.org/education!

Sioux Council, Boy Scouts of America siouxbsa.org Name of Camp: Cub-o-saurous Date(s) &Time(s): May 31, 9 am – 4 pm Ages: Kindergarten – 4th grade Price: $25 per youth Location: Sioux Falls, SD Phone Number: (605) 361-2697 Description of Camp: Ever wonder what it was like to defend your cave from the evil flying Pterodactyl – with HEAT SEEKING ROCKETS, or enjoy the ever-changing water climate with a cool game of WATER KICKBALL? How about protecting your food from the man-eating T-REX with state-of-the art BB guns and mini compound bows? If you want to learn about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics while having a DINOTIME, then Cub Scout Day Camp is the place to be!

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Camp Invention www.campinvention.org Name of Camp: Camp Invention Date(s) &Time(s): June 2-6, 2014, 9 am - 3:30 pm Ages: Students entering 1st - 6th grades Price: $220 or $195 if registered by 03/28/14 Locations: Robert Bennis Elementary, 2001 Sioux Blvd, Brandon, SD 57005 Endeavor Elementary, 2401 W. 95th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57108 *Additional dates and locations will be added through March. See website for details.

Phone Number: (800) 968-4332 Description of Camps: Led by local educators, the weeklong Camp Invention experience immerses elementary children in hands-on activities that reinvent summer fun.

Children spend their time building original prototypes, creating a personalized motor-powered vehicle and taking apart electronics to construct a pinball machine.

Museum of Visual Materials www.sfmvm.com or www.facebook.com/sfmvm Name of Camp: MoVM Summer Camp Date(s) &Time(s): June – mid-August between 9 am-4 pm Ages: 8 yrs + Price: Classes as low as $10. Prices vary. Please call for more information Location: 500 North Main Avenue Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Phone Number: (605) 271-9500 Description of Camp: Join in on the fun at the MoVM this summer!

We will be having weeklong classes and other classes once a week. We have a variety of fun activities that will be sure to spark an interest in your child. We will have creative writing, art, exercise and other unique classes this summer. Our goal is to have an educational and creative experience for your child. Classes will be taught by local educators and the education director of MoVM.

EmBe www.embe.org Name of Camp: Power-up this summer!

(K - 5th grades – info below) Camp CEO (6th - 8th grades), Babysitting Boot Camp (ages 10 and up), KinderKamp (ages 3 ½ - 5 ½) – check EmBe website for more info.

Date(s) & Time(s): Power-up day camps with weekly field trips, beginning May 19 - August 15, 6am - 6pm.Vacation camp is also available May 15-16 and August 18-19.

Ages: 3 ½ years – 8th grade Price: Full-time $125/week (includes 5 credit days during summer) or Pick Your Week $137*/week (*plus field trip fee). Not able to come for the entire week? EmBe also offers parttime rates. Multiple child discounts and scholarship rates are available.

Locations: EmBe South, Sioux Falls, Harrisburg Liberty Elementary, and Harrisburg Endeavor Elementary Phone Number: (605) 362-9438 Description of Camp: 13 weeks of camp – pick one week or all 13 weeks. We offer weekly theme-based camps with many activities to keep kids wanting to come back for more.

Theme-based units are filled with cooking, science, arts, crafts, sports, theater, club days, indoor and outdoor swimming, community service projects, special guests, and mentoring.

This summer campers will travel to Wild Water West, a Canaries baseball game, Carousel Skating, the Outdoor Campus, the Washington Pavilion and many other fun stops. Weekly themes available on EmBe website.

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Summer Camp DIRECTORY Excel Achievement www.excelachievement.org Name of Camp: Imagination Amplified Date(s) & Time(s): Full day camps offered; May 19 – August 15, 2014 Ages: 6-10 Price: Camp prices start at $175 per week (United Way Vouchers accepted). See website for details Location: Excel Achievement Center, Sioux Falls, SD Phone Number: (605) 988-0900 Description of Camp: These action-packed camps will amplify even the best of imaginations! From climbing into a castle, creating an explosion, to go-carting, swimming, and canoeing – your child will be entertained non-stop! Best of all, these kiddos will be learning about reading, math, science and history without even realizing it!

Children’s Care Rehabilitation Center www.cchs.org/services/ summer-camps Name of Camp: Children’s Care Summer Camps Date(s) & Time(s): Varies Ages: Varies Price: Varies Location: 1020 W. 18th St., Sioux Falls, SD Phone Number: (605) 444-9700 Description of Camps: Our skill-building camps give kids of all abilities a boost with handwriting, speech and language, and social skills.

We also offer medical-based camps that may be covered by insurance: Breakfast Club, for picky eaters or those with swallowing challenges; Augmentative and Alternative Communication Camp, for children with limited verbal ability; Power Mobility, for kids learning to use power wheelchairs; and Helping Hands, for children with limited use of one or both arms.

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Sioux Falls Catholic Schools Achievement Academy www.sfcss.org Name of Camp: Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic Date(s) & Time(s): May, June, July T/W/Th, 8 am – 10:30 am, 9:30 am – 11:30 am, 10:30 am – 1 pm Ages: K – 6th Price: $450, $50 assessment fee for non-SFCS students.

Location: Saint Mary, Holy Spirit, St. Katharine Drexel, and St. Michael Elementary Schools, Sioux Falls, SD Phone Number: (605) 271-0133 Description of Camp: This camp is designed to improve learning skills in Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic. Programming is research-based and is specific to individual needs with less than a 4:1 student/teacher ratio.

Registration deadline is March 30.

Inspiration Hills www.inspirationhills.org Name of Camp: Inspiration Hills Summer Camps Dates & Times: Weekly resident and day camps June 9 – August 1 Ages: 1st – 4th grade day camps, 3rd – 12th grade week camps Price: $165 - $450 Location: Inspiration Hills Camp and Retreat Center 1242 280th St. Inwood, IA Phone Number: (712) 986-5193 Description of Camp: Experience the best week of your summer!

Christian camping in a variety of settings. Air Conditioned Lodge Camps, Roughing it Wilderness Camps, Saddle Up Horse Camps, Sports Camps,Take Me Fishing Camp, High School Leadership camps, Day Camps, Grandparent/Grandchild Camp, and more.

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Girl Scouts – Dakota Horizons www.gsdakotahorizons.org Name of Camp: Build Your Bliss: Battle of the Arts Date(s) &Time(s): June 17 – June 20, 8 am – 5 pm, Busing from Sioux Falls out to camp.

Ages: 2nd – 5th Grade Price: $100, with an early registration fee of only $90!

Location: Wall Lake, 46290 266th Street, Hartford, SD Phone Number: (605) 336-2978 Description of Camp: At camp Build Your Bliss: Battle of the Arts, you are in control of your experience!

Pick from different activity tracks to create a camp adventure you’ll never forget.Tracks include things like archery, canoeing, art, science experiments and more, all with an art twist! Campers will also get to cook outdoors, swim, make crafts, sing, and make new friends! This camp is four days with one overnight on Thursday for 3rd graders and up.

Sanford Health www.sanfordhealth.org (Key Word – Summer Camps) Name of Camp: Sanford Children’s 2014 Camps Date(s) & Time(s): Varies based on camp Ages: Varies, preregistration required. Check website for more details.

Price: Varies. Scholarships are available.

Location: Varies, preregistration required.

Phone Number: Contact Marilee Kontz, Sanford Children’s Camping Coordinator at (605) 328-7157.

Description of Camp: Sanford Children’s hosts many camps for children with a specific challenge or illness including physical disabilities, cancer, healthy eating habits, Spina Bifida, and grief.The camps feature a wide variety of activities ranging from outdoor activities like boating, swimming and games to indoor activities such as art and music.

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Central Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten www.cbcschool.org Name of Camp: SUMMER FUN Date(s) & Time(s) Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 9 am – 11:30 am Session 1: June 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 Session 2: July 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17 Session 3: July 22, 24, 29, 31 & August 5 & 7 Ages: 3, 4, 5 and 6 (potty trained) Prices: $88 per session Location: Central Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten, Sioux Falls, SD Phone Number: (605) 336-2303 Description of Camp: Children attending Summer Fun will explore summer-related subjects such as the beach, fishing, bugs, camping, water fun, watermelon and ice cream.They will enjoy exciting learning centers, sing along time and Bible lessons.

Outdoor fun and gym time will give the kiddos the opportunity to run off some energy! And fun, themerelated snacks will round out a great morning!

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Summer Camp DIRECTORY Washington Pavilion www.washingtonpavilion.org Name of Camp: Washington Pavilion Summer Camps Date(s) &Time(s): Weekly sessions from May 27 August 8 *No sessions the week of June 30 - July 4 Ages: 3-13 (3-5, 6-7, 8-10, 11-13) Price: Prices vary – from $56 to $125, subject to tax Location: Washington Pavilion Phone Number: (605) 367-6000 Description of Camp: Experience hands-on learning that incorporates all the fantastic opportunities that the Washington Pavilion has to offer! Your kids will continue learning

and exploring through the summer in our fun, safe environment. Utilizing the unique talents of our teaching staff we create unforgettable summer memories for students of all ages. All Pavilion camps offer a low student to teacher ration to maintain quality instruction. Instructors include: certified teachers, education majors, science professionals, and artists.

Catfish Bay Water Ski Park www.catfishbay.com Name of Camp: Camp OnAqua Date(s) & Time(s): June 23 – 27, 9 am – 4 pm Ages: 8-13 Price: $295 Location: Catfish Bay Water Ski Park, Sioux Falls, SD Phone Number: (605) 339-0911 Description of Camp: The camp gives kids the opportunity to experience water recreation in a fun and safe learning environment.

Includes water skiing, fishing, canoeing, tubing, swimming and more.

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Summer camps begin June 2, 2014. Contact Achievement Academy Director, Amy Isaacson Phone: (605)271-0133 / Email: aisaacso@sfcss.org / www.sfcss.org

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Youth Enrichment Services www.youthenrichment.org Name of Camp: YES Summer Enrichment Date(s) &Time(s): May - August, 6:30 am - 6 pm Ages: Kindergarten - 5th grade Price: Full-time: 4 or 5 days per week, $120/week (all activities fees included) Part-time: 1 to 3 days per week, $98/ week (all activities fees included) Locations: Sioux Falls: 14th Street Learning Center Eastside Learning Center Brandon: Robert Bennis Harrisburg: Journey & Explorer Phone Number: (605) 338-8061 Description of Camp: Lights, Camera, Action! So many great books have leaped from the writer’s imagination to the big screen bringing words to life. Be the creator of your own story and have fun doing it! Go on weekly field trips, make new friends, and discover just what you can do.

Featuring curriculum-based learning filled with hands on activities creating a summer of fun with purpose!

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire www.bgcsiouxempire.org Name of Camp: Eastside Boys & Girls Club Date(s) &Time(s): Year round Ages: 1st grade – age 18 Price: $25 annually Location: 700 S Sneve Ave, Sioux Falls, SD Phone Number: (605) 275-1009

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Description of Camp: The drop-in Eastside Boys & Girls Club serves children first grade through age 18 with quality programming and activities. Programming is based on 5 core areas: Character and Leadership, Career and Education, Health and Life Skills,The Arts, and Sports, Fitness and Education. In addition, all members are able to receive music education at the Brennan Rock & Roll Academy.

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Community Education – Sioux Falls School District https://commed.sf.k12.sd.us Name of Camp: Lacrosse Camp Date(s) &Time(s): 9 am – 4 pm, Monday through Friday, June 16-20 Ages: 2nd – 7th grade Price: $160 Location: Robert Frost Elementary 3101 South 4th Ave Sioux Falls, SD Phone Number: (605) 367-4384 Description of Camp: Learn lacrosse skills and apply them during daily games. Lacrosse is a great cross-training sport for kids who play hockey, soccer, basketball, and football, so no previous experience necessary. Camp includes morning skills, afternoon games, and a tournament on the last day! Registration includes one lacrosse stick and ball, 5 full days of skills and games, and coaching from experienced lacrosse players and trained coaches. Snacks and water provided. Players must bring their own lunch.

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Joy Ranch www.losd.org Name of Camp: Kids and Horses Date(s) &Time(s): June 8 – 11, June 15 – 18, July 13 – 16 Ages: Grades 4-6 or 5-7 for Advanced Price: $329 Early Bird Rate – $355 after March 15th Location: 16633 448th Ave Florence, SD 57235

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Phone Number: (800) 888-1464 Description of Camp: Kids and Horses is for elementary-age kids (completed 4th - 6th grades) who want to learn about and ride horses.

Each day, you’ll have opportunities to learn about riding and caring for horses.You’ll begin by playing “games” with your horse, to learn how to communicate; then, you’ll move on to guided rides.

Sanford POWER-Riggs Premier Football and Special Olympics South Dakota www.riggsfootball.com/ www.sosd.org Name of Camp: All Champs Camp Date(s) &Time(s): June 8th and July 20th, 2014, 2 pm – 4 pm Ages: Boys and girls 8 - 15 years Price: No charge Location: Sanford Fieldhouse W Pentagon Pl, Sioux Falls, SD 57107 Phone Number: For more information, call Sanford Fieldhouse (605) 312-7800 or Special Olympics South Dakota.

Description of Camp: These unique football camps will bring together athletes with and without intellectual and physical disabilities to develop their football skills, enjoy some fun competition, and share their love of the game.

days per week and summer t-shirt. Only additional cost is to purchase a swim pass or send money for each swimming day. Choose as many or as few sessions as you would like. Registration deadline is May 2nd.

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Kids Inc. Summer Academic Enrichment Program http://kidsinc.sf.k12.sd.us/ summer.html Name of Camp: Kids Inc. Summer Academic Enrichment Program Date(s) &Time(s): Two-week sessions beginning May 19 - August 1; Single day care available June 30, July 1, 2, 3 Ages: Completed K-5 Price: $240/two weeks (Reduced fees based on school lunch rate); $25 per family registration fee Location: Discovery Elementary, Robert Frost Elementary, John Harris Elementary, Renberg Elementary Phone Number: (605) 367-4424 Description of Camp: Awesome summer day program using biweekly themes that focus on state content and common core standards in all academic areas. All-inclusive fee provides care from 7 am - 6 pm, hot lunch, snack, weekly field trips, swimming 2-3

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Summer Fun.

Happy Kids.

Play, Learn and Grow Together!

The LSS summer program combines academic, cultural and recreational activities.

• Children choose daily from a variety of fun and educational enrichment activities • Hands-on learning • Fun weekly themes, pool access, field trips & more • Five convenient locations with affordable rates • For children K-5th • Monday - Friday, 7am - 6pm We also offer infant, toddler and pre-school services.

Enroll today! Space is limited. learning@LssSD.org

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Girl Scouts – Dakota Horizons www.gsdakotahorizons.org

YMCA www.siouxfallsymca.org Name of Camp: Little Vikes, Leif Ericson Day Camp, Camp Tepeetonka, Tepeetonka Leadership Camp, Venture Vikes Camp,Tailfeather Camp Date(s) &Time(s): Please see website Ages: 4 – 15 Prices: $166-$391 / 2 Week Camp Location: 2301 E 26th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105 Phone Number: (605) 336-3190 Description of Camp: The YMCA camping program is dedicated to developing in children a personal standard of living which is

implemented by promoting spiritual, mental, and physical development of each individual to the best of their potential. We strive to instill a sense of responsibility for the common good, a reverence toward nature, and understanding of the Golden Rule and the part it plays in human relationships.

Harold’s Photo Experts www.haroldsphoto.com Name of Camp: Photo-Moms Workshop Date(s) &Time(s): Sioux Falls: 6/11 - 6 pm – 8 pm, 9 am – 11 am 6/14 - 9:00 am – 1:00 am Ages: Moms Prices: $75 Location: 912 W. 41st Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57105 Phone Number: (605) 336-2833 Description of Camp: This two day workshop is for moms who are interested in learning how to take better photos of their kids. We will cover all the technical stuff such as aperture, shutter speed and ISO and how they all work together, as well as tips and techniques for capturing beautiful kid photos. Understanding of your DSLR is suggested.

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Summer Camp DIRECTORY

Children’s Museum of South Dakota www.prairieplay.org Date(s) &Time(s): Summer 2014 Ages: Tots, preschoolers and elementary Prices: Vary for each course.

Location: All of the classes are onsite at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota.

Phone Number: (605) 692-6700 Description of Camp: Art. Clay.

Science. Explorers. Music. Dinosaurs.

And much more! Come join the FUN during our summer camps.

Some camps and classes are one day and others are several days long. For a full description please visit www. prairieplay.org, plus sign up for our e-newsletter and like us on Facebook.

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South Dakota Junior Football Summer Camp sanfordsports.com www.sdjuniorfootball.com Name of Camp: South Dakota Junior Football Summer Camp Date(s) &Time(s): July 14th – 17th Ages: Grades 2-5 runs from 9 am – 12 pm, Grades 6-8 runs from 1 pm – 4 pm Price: $145 Location: Sanford Field House Phone Number: (605) 312-7800 Description of Camp: We are teaming up with SD Junior Football for their 7th Annual Summer Football Camp in July! This full contact camp will teach kids correct tackling form and technique and fundamentals at every position.

It’s a great way for athletes to brush up on the basics and work to improve before the 2014 season.

Equipment checkout will take place on July 13th for all ages. Contact riggsfootball@gmail.com or (605) 312-7800 with any questions.

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LSS Childcare & Education Services www.childcare.lsssd.org Name of Camp: Summer Enrichment Date(s) &Time(s): August 15, 2014 (the day after the last day of school) 7 am – 6 pm Ages: 5 to 12 years of age Price: $105 per week Location: Southern Hills, 3400 E. 49th St. First Reformed, 4800 Tomar Road

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Hilltop, 1312 S. Bahnson Ave. Our Savior’s, 909 W. 33rd Street East Side, 1300 E. 10th Street Phone Number: (605) 371-8770 Description of Camp: Five convenient locations. We make learning fun all summer long! Weekly themes and field trips to frame learning.Three weekly pool trips and weekly trips to the library in addition to the ‘big adventure’ of each week keep children enjoying their summer.

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Summer Camp DIRECTORY Here4YOUth www.here4youth.org Name of Camp: Here4YOUth Date(s) & Time(s): May 15 August 15, 2014, 6:30 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 pm Ages: 3-21 years of age Price: Call for rates. Various Contracts Available Location: 1721 W 51st St., Sioux Falls, SD Phone Number: 605-271-6327 Description of camp: Here4YOUth is a Before and After School Program, as well as a Summer Program for students ages 3-21 with or without special needs. We have a primary focus on working with

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youth who need more attention and specialized help with health, behavioral, developmental, and cognitive needs. Therefore, we staff at a 1 to 4 ratio; this allows the staff to give the youth the attention and care that they may need. Students participate in a number of field trips and swim daily weather permitting. All students must purchase a Sioux Falls Swim Pass in order to go swimming.

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Afterschool Art

We’re a great Summer Camp and so much more!

• Several weeks of Summer Camp Several weekS • We host a wide variety of groups of Summer Camp • Year round lodging in two lodges Hosting a wide variety of groups with five year round cabins Year ‘round Lodging in: • RV campground and more!

Two lodges, Five year ‘round cabins

Third Tuesday of every month 3:45pm-4:45pm Each class we will be learning about a new artist and creating a new piece of art. Must RSVP 1 week in advance.

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Fourth Monday of every month 10am-11am Fun for five yr. olds & younger.

Sing songs, story time & activities!

Inspiration Hills Summer Camps 1242 280th ST. Inwood, IA 51240 Phone: 712-986-5193 • inspirationhills.org

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We have something for EVERYONE and EVERY WEEK this summer!

Check out all of our camp options at www.embe.org Endeavor Elementary School | 2401 W. 95th St., Harrisburg Liberty Elementary School | 200 Willow St., Harrisburg EmBe Avera South | 3510 W. Ralph Rogers Road, Sioux Falls Register now (605) 362-9438 | www.embe.org

INSPIRING SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND BEYOND

Whether your child needs an advanced challenge to stay engaged, improve reading, math or writing, develop study habits or prepare for the ACT, Sylvan will make the difference. Our personal learning approach will propel your child to the head of the class and inspire SUCCESS. Sylvan of Sioux Falls

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ALL DAY Spread the Word to End the Word www.r-word.org

10:00 AM-12:00 PM Spectacular Saturdays: Mask Making Washington Pavilion Preregistration Required (ages 6-7) $9

9:00 AM-4:00 PM Kids Craft Corner Museum of Visual Materials

10:00 AM-12:00 PM Spectacular Saturdays: Grossology Washington Pavilion Preregistration Required (ages 8-10) $9

1:00 PM-2:00 PM Milk Monologues Educated Mommy

10:00 AM-12:00 PM Kidgits Book Blast Sioux Empire Mall $5 (Free for Kidgit Members) 1:00 PM-2:30 PM Art Club: FUNdamentals Washington Pavilion Preregistration Required (ages 6-7) $35

Sunday, March 2 1:00 PM-4:00 PM Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday!

Children’s Museum of South Dakota $6

Monday, March 3 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Imagination Playground Museum of Visual Materials 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Play Groups Morningside Community Center 3:30 PM-3:45 PM No Limits After School Fitness for Tweens & Teens MariCar Community Center 3:30 PM-4:30 PM Dr. Seuss Spirit Day Caille Library

1:00 PM-1:40 PM Dr. Seuss Storytime Caille Library

3:30 PM-5:30 PM Movie: Despicable Me 2 Brandon Library 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Kids’ Zumba Kenny Anderson Community Center

Thursday, March 6 10:00 AM-10:50 AM Little All Stars All American Gymnastics Academy Ages walking-6yrs (Punch card purchase required) 10:30 AM-11:30 AM Airplanes & Choo-Choo Trains Kuehn Community Center Preregistration Required $5 6:15 PM-7:00 PM Michael Jordan & More!

Kenny Anderson Community Center 7:00 PM-12:00 AM Sioux Falls Skyforce vs. Rio Grande Valley Vipers Sanford Pentagon $6-100

5:00 PM-8:00 PM Pavilion Free First Fridays Washington Pavilion 6:00 PM-8:45 PM Movie Night at the Museum Old Courthouse Museum

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Saturday, March 8 9:00 AM-9:50 AM Little All Stars All American Gymnastics Academy Ages walking-6yrs (Punch card purchase required) 9:00 AM-10:00 AM Going Back to Work Support Group Educated Mommy Preregistration Required 9:30 AM-11:00 AM Big Brother/Big Sister Sanford Mom2Be Center Preregistration Required $20/family 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Spectacular Saturdays: Wonderful Watercolors!

Washington Pavilion Preregistration Required (ages 8-10) $9 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Spectacular Saturdays: Clay Creations: Magnet Maker Washington Pavilion Preregistration Required (ages 6-7) $9 10:30 AM-11:30 AM ZooCub Class: World’s Fastest Great Plains Zoo Members $11, Non-members $17

Sunday, March 9 1:00 PM-3:00 PM Science Sundays Children’s Museum of South Dakota $6

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Friday, March 7 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Imagination Playground Museum of Visual Materials 10:00 AM-11:30 AM Fun and Fit Friday for Wee Ones Kenny Anderson Community Center

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Tuesday, March 11 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Imagination Playground Museum of Visual Materials 9:00 AM Kindergarten Screening Brandon Valley School District 9:30 AM-11:30 AM Toddler Time Sky Zone $4 10:00 AM-10:30 AM Story Time Child’s Play Toys 1:00 PM-1:35 PM Three Little Pigs Puppet Show Main Library Ages 3+

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6:00 PM-8:00 PM Kindergarten Roundup Lawrence Elementary 6:30 PM-7:15 PM Texture Tuesdays Kenny Anderson Community Center Preregistration Required $5/class

Wednesday, March 12 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Imagination Playground Museum of Visual Materials 9:00 AM Kindergarten Screening Brandon Valley School District 10:00 AM-10:50 AM Little All Stars All American Gymnastics Academy Ages walking-6yrs (Punch card purchase required) 11:00 AM-11:45 AM Toddler Tryouts Oyate Community Center Preregistration Required $5/class 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Worldly Wednesday Prairie West Library

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9:00 AM-4:00 PM Kids Craft Corner Museum of Visual Materials

10:30 AM-11:30 AM ZooCub Class: World’s Fastest Great Plains Zoo Members $11, Non-members $17

3:30 PM-3:45 PM No Limits After School Fitness for Tweens & Teens MariCar Community Center

5:00 PM-9:00 PM St Baldrick’s Foundation Fundraiser Pizza Ranch 7:00 PM-9:00 PM Scooby Doo! Live: Musical Mysteries Washington Pavilion $15.50-$46.50

Friday, March 14 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Play Groups Morningside Community Center 6:30 PM-7:20 PM Little All Stars All American Gymnastics Academy Ages walking-6yrs (Punch card purchase required) 7:00 PM-10:00 PM Kids Night Out STAR Performance Preregistration Required $15

Saturday, March 15 9:00 AM-9:50 AM Little All Stars All American Gymnastics Academy Ages walking-6yrs (Punch card purchase required) 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Spectacular Saturdays: Acting Up: Puppet Play Washington Pavilion Preregistration Required (ages 6-7) $9 11:45 AM-12:15 PM Painting of the Shamrock Downtown Sioux Falls 2:00 PM-3:00 PM St. Patrick’s Day Parade Downtown Sioux Falls 7:05 PM ‘Hood Night at

Stampede Sioux Falls Arena Tickets $5 Get form on Hood’s Website

10:05 AM-10:30 AM ToddlerTime Oak View Library

7:00 PM-7:35 PM Pajama Storytime Ronning Library

Tuesday, March 18 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Kids Craft Corner Museum of Visual Materials 9:15 AM-9:40 AM ToddlerTime Main Library 9:30 AM-11:30 AM Toddler Time Sky Zone, $4 10:00 AM-10:30 AM Story Time Child’s Play Toys 3:45 PM-4:45 PM Afterschool Art Activity Museum of Visual Materials 4:00 PM-8:00 PM Kindergarten Screening Lawrence Elementary

Wednesday, March 19 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Imagination Playground Museum of Visual Materials 10:05 AM-10:40 AM Preschool Storytime Oak View Library 3:30 PM-5:30 PM Movie: Frozen Brandon Library 5:30 PM-6:15 PM Toddler Tryouts Oyate Community Center Preregistration Required $5/class 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Gluten Free Cooking Class Museum of Visual Materials Preregistration Required $20

Thursday, March 20 9:30 AM-11:30 AM Toddler Time Sky Zone, $4 10:00 AM-10:50 AM Little All Stars All American Gymnastics Academy Ages walking-6yrs (Punch card purchase required)

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6:30 PM-7:30 PM Work Out with the Dollz Morningside Community Center

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Stop by and visit our photo booth!

Friday, March 21 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Imagination Playground Museum of Visual Materials 10:05 AM-10:50 AM Lapsit Caille Library

Saturday, March 22 9:00 AM-9:50 AM Little All Stars All American Gymnastics Academy Ages walking-6yrs (Punch card purchase required)

Ag Day at the Pavilion Washington Pavilion

10:00 AM-10:45 AM ZooCub Class: Smooth and Slippery, Great Plains Zoo Members $7, Non-members $12 Ages 0-2 11:15 AM-12:15 PM ZooCub Class: Five, Six, Animal Cliques Great Plains Zoo Members $9, Non-members $15 Ages 2-3 7:00 PM-12:00 AM Sioux Falls Skyforce vs.

Idaho Stampede Sanford Pentagon, $6-100

7:00 PM-10:00 PM Parent’s Night Out All American Gymnastics Academy Preregistration Required Members $20, Nonmembers $25

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Tuesday, March 25 9:30 AM-11:30 AM Toddler Time Sky Zone, $4 10:00 AM-10:30 AM Story Time Child’s Play Toys

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8:00 AM-8:00 PM Kindergarten Round-Up West Central Elementary

3:15 PM-5:00 PM Movie Tuesday Ronning Library

9:00 AM-4:00 PM Imagination Playground Museum of Visual Materials

7:00 PM-8:00 PM Biting, Kicking and Screaming: Sound Familiar?

Sanford Mom2Be Center, $20

10:00 AM-10:50 AM Little All Stars All American Gymnastics Academy Ages walking-6yrs (Punch card purchase required)

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Wednesday, March 26 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Imagination Playground Museum of Visual Materials 10:00 AM-10:50 AM Little All Stars All American Gymnastics Academy Ages walking-6yrs (Punch card purchase required) 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Worldly Wednesday Prairie West Library 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Zumba Kenny Anderson Community Center 5:30 PM-6:15 PM Toddler Tryouts Oyate Community Center Preregistration Required $5/class 6:30 PM-7:30 PM Babywearing International Educated Mommy Preregistration Required

10:00 AM-10:45 AM ZooCub Class: Smooth and Slippery Great Plains Zoo Members $7, Non-members $12 Ages 0-2 11:15 AM-12:15 PM ZooCub Class: Five, Six, Animal Cliques Great Plains Zoo Members $9, Non-members $15 Ages 2-3 1:30 PM-3:30 PM New Baby & Me Sanford Health 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Theater Thursdays Prairie West Library 3:00 PM-5:00 PM Crafty Kids Oak View Library

6:30 PM-7:20 PM Little All Stars All American Gymnastics Academy Ages walking-6yrs (Punch card purchase required)

Saturday, March 29 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Spectacular Saturdays: Zip, Boing, Pow Theatre!

Washington Pavilion Preregistration Required (ages 8-10) $9 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Spectacular Saturdays: Secret Agent Science Washington Pavilion Preregistration Required (ages 6-7) $9 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Healthy Living Day Morningside Community Center

Monday, March 31 10:45 AM-11:20 AM Family Storytime Oak View Library 3:30 PM-3:45 PM No Limits After School Fitness for Tweens & Teens MariCar Community Center 6:00 PM-8:00 PM Make Your Car for the Drive-In Oyate Community Center Preregistration Required $10

Friday, March 28 10:05 AM-10:50 AM Lapsit Ronning Library 10:30 AM-11:15 AM Toddler Gym Kuehn Community Center Preregistration Required $5

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by Johna Thum, Special Events Director, Special Olympics South Dakota

There is one word in particular that makes me feel awful.

The word “retarded.” I have many friends with intellectual disabilities, and thankfully they say they are not called the R-word to their face (not often anyway). Sadly, my friends do still hear this word – at the mall, in the hallway at school, and sometimes on TV. I asked my friend David what he feels when he hears the R-word. “I feel like people are making fun of me. They are better than me. It makes me sad.” I can tell you that every parent, sibling, family friend and babysitter of someone with a developmental disability feels the same way as David when they hear that word. It takes your breath away. It makes us mad and sad; it feels awful.

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Words have power. When you tell me you like my hair or compliment me on doing well on a test I feel awesome.

You all know that feeling. You’re happy, you want to smile, your insides even feel good. It’s hard to describe, but when you feel it you know it. When people call you names, put you down, it feels awful. You know the feeling. You want to disappear, cry. It’s hard to describe, but when you feel it you know it.

Words have power, and the R-word hurts. You don’t have to use that word. There are many, many other choices.

Please stop. Please show your respect for the 6.5 million Americans with intellectual disabilities by taking the pledge to stop using this word at www.r-word.org.

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by Rob Keisacker

Q: What is the St. Baldrick’s Foundation?

A: The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity committed to funding the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives. Right now, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation funds more in childhood cancer research grants than any organization except the U.S. government.

It coordinates worldwide signature head-shaving events where volunteers get bald to stand in solidarity with kids fighting cancer and raise money to support lifesaving childhood cancer research.

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Q: When did the St. Baldrick’s event begin in Sioux Falls?

A: This year will be the 8th Annual Sioux Falls Event. It started back in 2006 when Matt Jewett and Jon Waltjer, who were both nurses at Avera at that time, decided to participate at the Minneapolis event. They decided to create an event here in Sioux Falls so they spoke with St. Baldrick’s and in March of 2007 it all began. After this year’s event, we are hoping to reach close to $200,000 raised total for our Sioux Falls event since it started eight years ago!

Q: How did you become involved with St. Baldrick’s?

A: Back in 2009, our son, Ian, was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma, a type of brain tumor. We were contacted by the volunteers here in Sioux Falls and were asked if Ian would like to be an honored child at the event. He said sure, and not only that, he decided to shave his head. At that time, he didn’t have much hair to begin with because of the radiation and chemotherapy, but he shaved it anyway. From the first moment we stepped in the doors, we knew that this was not your ordinary type of fundraiser. It is a very distinct way to stand in solidarity with all of those children fighting a battle that no one, especially children, should have to face.

Q: Is this primarily a male event, or do women shave their heads as well?

A: At our event last year, there were over 30 women who shaved their heads and over 9,000 women worldwide.

These women include those who have lost sons, daughters, sisters, brothers, grandchildren, and still others who shave for friends. Women whose hair is long enough are able to donate it to a number of charities that make wigs for others who are going through treatment.

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Slow-Cooked Beef Risotto Recipe provided by the South Dakota Beef Council

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Slow Cooker Pot Roast Soup

Recipe provided by the South Dakota Beef Council

Ingredients • 1 beef shoulder roast boneless (2 1/2 lbs) • 2 c chopped onions • 1 can (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes with green peppers & onions, undrained • 1 c frozen hash brown potatoes (cubes) • 1 c beef broth • 1 tbsp minced garlic • 1 tsp dried thyme leaves • 1/2 tsp salt • 1/4 tsp pepper • 2 c broccoli slaw • 1/2 c frozen peas

Directions Cut beef roast into 12 equal pieces.

Place in 4-1/2- to 5-1/2-quart slow cooker. Add onions, tomatoes, potatoes, broth, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook on HIGH 5 to 6 hours or on LOW 8 to 9 hours, or until beef is fork-tender. (No stirring is necessary during cooking.)

Stir in broccoli slaw; continue cooking, covered, 30 minutes or until broccoli slaw is crisp-tender. Turn off slow cooker. Stir in peas; let stand, covered, 5 minutes.

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• 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1 to 1 1/2 in pieces • 2 c water • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 pkg (5 1/2 to 8 oz) mushroom or cheese risotto mix • 1 c frozen peas • 1/3 c shredded Parmesan cheese • Shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions Combine beef, water, and garlic in stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 1-3/4 hours. Stir in contents of risotto mix package, omitting butter or oil; continue simmering, covered, 18 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender and beef is fork-tender. Stir in peas; remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in cheese. Serve with additional cheese, if desired.

Moroccan Pork

Recipe provided by the South Dakota Pork Producers Council

Ingredients • 1 1/2 lb boneless pork loin roast, cut into 1-in cubes • 2 cans(16-19 oz) garbanzo beans, drained • 1 can (16 oz) tomatoes, cut into 1-in cubes, undrained • 1 large yellow bell pepper, seeded, cut into 1-in squares • 1/2 c red onion, chopped • 1/2 c golden raisins • 2 tbsp tomato paste • 2 tbsp water • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 2 tsp chicken bouillon, instant • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin • 2 tbsp peanut butter • Hot cooked couscous (optional)

Directions Place garbanzo beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, raisins, tomato paste, water, garlic, chicken bouillon and cumin in 5-quart slow cooker. Mix until well combined. Place pork slices on top of bean mixture. Cover. Cook on low heat setting 6-7 hours, or until pork is tender. Stir in peanut butter.

Serve over couscous if desired.

Slow Cooker Lentils & Rice Ingredients

Recipe provided by the South Dakota Pork Producers Council

Ingredients • 4 pork chops, boneless, cut into 1-in cubes • 4 carrots, sliced • 1/2 c chicken broth • 3 tbsp teriyaki sauce • 1 tbsp cornstarch • 1 (8 oz) can pineapple chunks, drained, reserving juice • 1 green bell pepper, seeded & cut into 1 in pieces

Directions Brown pork cubes in hot skillet.

Mix pork, carrots, broth and teriyaki in 3 -/2-quart slow cooker; cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours. Mix cornstarch with reserved pineapple juice; stir into pork mixture. Stir in pineapple and green pepper. Cover and cook on high 15 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.

Directions Place the rice and lentils in a large bowl, cover with water and soak overnight or at least 6 hours. Drain and place in the slow cooker along with the rest of the ingredients except the cheese (if using).

Cover and cook on high 5-6 hours or low 8 hours depending on your specific slow cooker. It’s done when the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been cooked down. If using the cheese, add it individually to each serving.

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Pepper & Pineapple Pork Stew

• 1 c uncooked brown long grain rice • 1 c dried lentils • 1 medium onion, diced • 1 can (14 1/2 oz) low sodium diced tomatoes • 5 oz fresh spinach, chopped or frozen, but thaw and drain first • 5 c low sodium vegetable broth • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 2 tsp dried oregano • 1 tsp dried basil • 1 tsp sea salt or to taste • 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper or to taste • 1 pkg (8 oz) non-dairy cheese (optional)

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Overnight Pumpkin Ingredients Oatmeal

• 1 1/2 c steel cu t oats • 4 1/2 c water (depending on if you like thicker or th inner oatmeal) • 1 c canned pu mpk (about half a ca in puree n) • 2 tsp pure va nilla extract • 2 tsp pumpk in pie spice • 1/4-1/2 c brow n sugar

Directions Combine all ingr edients in slow cooker and cook on lo w for 6-8 hours.

Stirring occasionally if yo u can. Season to taste with salt and/or more brown su gar.

Crock Pot Cinnamon Vanilla Applesauce Ingredients • 8 medium-size Granny Smith apples, peeled & cored • Juice of 1 lemon • 1/2 c water • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon • 1/2 tsp nutmeg • 2 tbsp real maple syrup • 2 tbsp brown sugar • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Directions Peel and core apples and cut into quarters. Place apples in bottom of crockpot slow cooker. Add lemon juice, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, maple syrup, brown sugar and pure vanilla extract.

Stir briefly – just enough to mix ingredients. Cook on low for 2 hours and then raise temperature to high for 1 1/2 hours. Stir, slightly mashing any apple chunks.

Serve and enjoy!

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by Alyssa Kuecker, Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center

Unplugged at Summer Camp When teens bring a smartphone, tablet or other online device to summer camp, they risk missing the whole s’mores-over-the-campfire, snake-inthe-sleeping-bag summer camp experience. Erik Anderson, LCSW, Outpatient Therapist at Avera Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic, lends advice to help parents convince their teen to leave the gadgets at home.

Erik explained that since technology has been playing a significant role in connecting society, it has become a vital tool for teens to stay in touch with friends all day long. Texting and social media use on smartphones give instant feedback and gratification. Therefore, detaching the device from your teen’s hand can be difficult.

In the weeks prior to camp, observe your child’s behavior while interacting with technology to learn whether he or she will have withdrawals. Look for a change in mood while using his or her device, an overwhelming urge to have technology close “in case someone sends a message,” actively choosing to communicate via text and anxiety when separated from technology.

Erik advises tapering off your teen’s technology use in the weeks leading up to camp rather than going cold turkey so he or she can know what to expect. “Instead of focusing on simply taking away the technology and repeating ‘no,’ emphasize the positives in order to help reduce the habit.”

The camp schedule is typically packed with one activity after another, each designed to foster social interaction and enjoyment. There really isn’t any substantial time to spend flipping through Facebook photos, reading a favorite blog or scrolling through Twitter. Trying to catch up on such activities can detract your teen from the few-in-a-lifetime activities, speakers and experiences only found at camp.

“The ‘dangers’ of bringing technology to camp include having an expensive device stolen by another camper or losing it,” said Erik. “Also, bringing technology could lead to social isolation since your teen could be spending too much time on it.” Remember, your teen is already comfortable with those friends in his or her phone, so it’s easier to talk to them rather than branching out to others.

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Being surrounded by new peers can make your teen anxious, and he or she may insist on packing a smartphone to ease the discomfort. “It’s important to realize that everyone at camp is new, putting everyone on the same level. Holding onto technology during camp activities segregates your child from making possible friends, which is easy enough by just starting a conversation about what’s happening.”

Your child may claim he or she needs a phone to add new acquaintances from camp. An easy fix: Pack a pen and paper to jot down those connections until arriving home.

For capturing memories, pack a digital camera. Disposable cameras are still available, too.

“Children should look forward to the relationships they’ll build with the people they meet as well as the enjoyment of being outside,” reminds Erik.

“These moments are remembered for a lifetime, and the friendships could be cherished all life long.” n

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Summer Camp

Summer camp season is quickly approaching! It’s time to start planning ahead. A packing list is one of the best ways to ensure that you do not forget anything that you or your child needs for upcoming travels.

I’m a huge fan of light and efficient packing. There is less to carry and less to keep track of! It also helps to prevent you from overpacking. Even with a list, there is always the potential for packing too much. To avoid this, take from this list of essentials and go from there.

Always aim for the smallest amount of toiletries possible. Travel size toiletries will work wonderfully in most cases. For example, you’ll save more room with two small tubes of toothpaste than one regular size. Try to not pack anything that you know your child will not need or use.

To keep your child’s things from becoming lost, be sure to label everything with your child’s first name or initials.

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by Kindra Gordon, Creator of Mount Rushmore for Kids DVD

Four Favorites in the Black Hills

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1. Ride Keystone’s Alpine Slide. Of course my four kids love this, but I was surprised how much my husband and I do, too. Who would have thought it could be so much fun to speed down the hill on this silly little slide.

Talk about stress relief; this experience is worth every penny and garners laughs for all ages. (For the cautious-type, each slide has its own brake, so you control your speed.) As a bonus, when you ride the chair lift to the top of the hill, take some time to enjoy the views of Mount Rushmore and the garden setting that’s been created before getting on your slide. This is one of the most peaceful spots in Keystone. www.rushmorealpineslide.com 2. Hike Harney Peak. You’ll also find peace 7,242 feet up at the summit of Harney Peak – South Dakota’s tallest mountain. A curved stone staircase leads to the rock tower at the summit, where you’ll get panoramic views of the Black Hills and its signature granite spires.

This is definitely worth the hike, which I’d classify as easy to moderate.

Using Trailhead 9 at Sylvan Lake, the path is wide and rarely steep. It is about 6 miles round trip, which takes about 4 hours to reach the summit and return. Pack a picnic lunch, enjoy the view from the top,

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The perfect ending to any day in the Black Hills includes food, music and scenic views. A chuckwagon supper will give you all three and a lot of great memories to boot. In Custer State Park, the Hayride and Chuckwagon Cookout that departs at 5 pm nightly from Blue Bell Lodge is a top notch experience that will treat you to a fun night under the South Dakota sky. From time to time, I still find myself whistling some of those tunes in my head. www.custerresorts.com/activities.php n

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