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Who You’ll Find Inside…

All About Kids....................................................Pg 2 Blaine County Rec. District – Aquatic Center.....Pg 2 Blaine County Rec. District – Day Camp.............Pg 2 Blue Heron Workshop........................................Pg 3 Boulder Mountain Clayworks............................Pg 4 Calvary Bible Church – Vacation Bible School....Pg 4 Camp Big Wood . ...............................................Pg 4 Camp Boing – Wood River Gymnastics Academy.........................................Pg 5 Elkhorn Kids Camp ............................................Pg 5 Environmental Resource Center .......................Pg 5 Footlight Dance Centre .....................................Pg 6 Hailey Public Library .........................................Pg 6 Kids Kampus Bilingual Preschool and Daycare .......................Pg 7 Kinder Welt Preschool and After School Program ........................................Pg 7 Little River Preschool ........................................Pg 7 The Lunch Connection . .....................................Pg 8 Luther Heights ..................................................Pg 8 Miss Laura’s Child Care .....................................Pg 8 The Mountain School.........................................Pg 9 Petite Picasso ....................................................Pg 9 Sawtooth Botanical Garden ............................Pg 10 Spirit ‘n Motion Athletic School ......................Pg 11 St. Thomas Playhouse .....................................Pg 11 Steppingstone School .....................................Pg 11 Sun Valley Center for the Arts .........................Pg 12 Wood River Community YMCA .......................Pg 12

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Developing Life Skills Welcome to the joy of being a parent. The greatest gifts that parents can give their children are independence and resiliency, and by choosing to send your child to camp, you have given both.

When you send your child to camp, you are placing them in an intentional environment designed specifically to help develop the life skills needed to be a successful and competent adult — skills like selfconfidence, leadership, and empathy. Your child will have the opportunity to develop new interests and authentic relationships with mentors and peers — experiences that truly last a lifetime.

Through the camp experience, your child will become a member of a wonderful community — a community where character is built and civility toward each other is nurtured. In a world where interactions with other people have become increasingly impersonal, the ability to relate to another human being — to understand that the world is bigger and

more complex than a Facebook profile page — is paramount.

Tomorrow’s leaders will not be those who can type or text with lightning speed, they will be those who can have a face-to-face conversation and articulate their thoughts, ideas, and values. Tomorrow’s leaders will be able to relate globally and find common ground with people who are vastly different from themselves — people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Tomorrow’s leaders will be made and educated by experiences like camp.

Camp is one of the oldest and finest community-based experiential education and development models in America. With concerns about summer learning loss, it’s important for families to know that camp truly is a classroom without walls — providing fun designed around intentional programming.

Congratulations on the decision to join the ranks of the camp parent.

Elkhorn kid’s Camp in ketchum once again 251 s. main st.

• in it’s 19th year • ages 4–10 years • open monday-Friday • June 61 – aug. 26, 2011

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For more information, please contact us at 622-2777 • www.elkhornkidscamp.com

All About Kids 788-5780 • 715 N. Main Bellevue

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xpose your child to a little of everything and splish-splash into summer adventure at All About Kids Summer Camps. We extend learning to the great outdoors. Create lasting memories this summer through our 12 new, exciting themed camps, each camp packed with fun-filled activities.

Camps are open to children ages 3-6 and run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with extended care available from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. We are also offering Friday Fun Days, which include field trips, nature walks, swimming, picnics and good old-fashioned summer fun.

Looking for space for your toddler this summer?

Fiddle Fe Fi Fo Fun toddler discovery camps are also a big hit. These camps are open to children ages 2-3 years and spaces are limited. Stop by

Blaine County Recreation District 578-2273 • bcrd.org • community campus in Hailey

Aquatic Center

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emember when summer seemed to last forever? The BCRD Aquatic Center is the perfect backdrop for making summer memories. If you haven’t experienced it lately, this is what you’re missing: poolside cabanas, tiki-thatched umbrellas, kids’ playground, poolside climbing wall and log roller. There are even gas grills for your use, so plan a dinner with family or friends at the BCRD Aquatic Center. It’s a little oasis in the mountains.

The BCRD Aquatic Center offers activities for all ages including swim lessons (private and group for kids and adults), Dolphins swim team, Master’s swim workouts, water fitness classes, lap swim and open swim hours.

Rent the Aquatic Center and throw a private poolside bash with good friends, food and a great tropical ambiance or have a birthday party for the kids during regular hours.

The Aquatic Center is also the center of the BCRD SportScape featuring a bicycle pump track and sand volleyball courts. Seize the summer and make some memories!

Registration for all aquatics programs begins May 31. Pool opens Saturday, June 4, and there is free swimming all day!

Day Camp

nplug & Play this summer at BCRD Day Camp! Based out of the Community Campus in Hailey, BCRD Day Camp offers a variety of recreation-based activities for youth 5 to 12 years old. The 12-week program runs Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

BCRD Day Camp features recreation-based activities that include swimming, archery, biking, outdoor games and gardening. Arts and crafts are also part of the camp experience.

We have added several morning specialty camps that include tennis, bike park skills and kid’s Zumba. The month of July includes a theatre program that will feature the production of the play Aladdin.

Every Friday campers have the option to enroll in Mountain West Bank field trips to area destinations including Dierkes Lake, Redfish Lake and Craters of the Moon.

Fees for the BCRD Day Camp are $132.50 per week with discounts offered for monthly enrollment. Scholarships are available and prepayment is required.

Contact the BCRD for prices, schedules and information at 5782273 or www.bcrd.org.

Things to consider when selecting a camp for your children

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here do you want your child to go to camp?

Locally or far away?

While each camp experience has something unique to offer your child, this is an opportunity for families to assess what they value for their campers.

Benefits of Camp Nearby • Easier to evaluate and visit • Friends and family are likely familiar with camp • Minimal travel costs • Likely contact with classmates or children from same region Benefits of Camp Far Away • More choices • Different experiences, different geography, e.g., mountains or oceans—even different languages • Promotes independence, particularly for early and late adolescent campers • Diversity of campers • Chance for family to visit and vacation at close of camp Session Length Offers Another Choice • Camps offer widely varying options to help parents and children reach their goals for summer fun and exploration.

Talking with your child about the goals you both share helps determine which choice is right for you.

Benefits of Short Sessions (one-three weeks) • First-time or younger campers have a chance to learn new skills •Bonds develop with other campers and staff •Great exposure to camp experience with less expense • Minimizes homesickness Benefits of Longer Sessions (four-twelve weeks) • Strong sense of belonging to camp community • Chance to learn new skills • Development of specialized skills • Multiple opportunities for learning and enrichment • Lifelong friendships • Opportunities to contribute to camp culture

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Blue Heron Workshop

788-5030 • 21 N. Comet lane, Hailey

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f you need something framed, look no further than Blue Heron Workshop on North Comet Lane in Hailey. New owners Jeanne Brydges and Marvin Burrell are anxious to demonstrate their frame-making skills gleaned from combined backgrounds in interior design, finish carpentry and cabinetmaking. “Working with people to find the perfect complement to their artwork is fun. It’s a process. Not all customers know what they want but they ALWAYS know what they don’t want. We invite them to come in and enjoy themselves, pick out frames and matting, and then, if they want our input, we’re glad to provide it,� Jeanne tells us.

Honor your children’s artwork and take it to Blue Heron Workshop, especially during their semi-annual frame sale Friday and Saturday, May 20 and 21.

Head Start is now taking applications

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outh Central Head Start is pleased to announce we are currently taking applications for the 2011/2012 school year. Head Start is a lowincome family service program that provides preschool twice a week for children ages 3 and 4, bus service to and from school, hot meals, and home visits that focus on growth and enrichment for parents, at no cost.

Head Start is a community of children, families, staff, volunteers and resource people working together to develop an environment that enhances learning and growing, not only for children, but for the families

as well. Head Start recognizes parents as the primary teachers of their children and strives to support, share, and value their participation at all levels.

Hailey Head Start is located in the old high school (Community Campus), 1050 Fox Acres Road, Room #904. Applications will be accepted for children who will be 3 or 4 years old by September 1, 2011. Preference will be given to four-year-olds with the lowest income.

For more information or to see if your family qualifies, call Hailey Head Start at 788-0082 or our district office at 1-877736-0741.

Letters from Camp:

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Love, Mindy

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Boulder Mountain Clayworks

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hoy there, mate! The theme of the Summer Clay Camps at Boulder Mountain Clayworks is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pirates.â&#x20AC;? Lead by Beth Rogers and Keith Moses, the camps are open to boys and girls ages 7 to 12 years. The camp sessions are July 11-15, July 1822, July 25-29, August 1-5 and August 8-12. The cost of each five-day session is $135. Camps begin at 9:30 a.m. and last until noon. Registration is a must and a deposit of $50 is required to hold a space.

For the teenage set, Boulder Mountain Clayworks is offering two beginning sessions of throwing and one intermediate five-day class. Lauren Street will teach the beginning throwing sessions July 25-29 and August 1-5 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Susan Ward will take the intermediates and refine their skills. We will pick a project such as a teapot, set of mugs or perhaps an oval serving dish to be completed in just five days. Classes are very popular, so sign up early. The tuition is $150, registration is a must and a deposit of $50 is required to hold a space.

Boulder Mountain Clayworks is a nonprofit clay art education organization and receives funding from the Idaho Commission on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. Our eemail is bouldermtnclay@ yahoo.com and the web page is bouldermtnclay.com.

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Nestled in the grandeur of the Sawtooth Mountains, Luther Heights is a gateway into a camp experience unlike any other! We explore the Bible and the message of the 'ŽŽÄ&#x161; EÄ&#x17E;Ç Ć? Ĺ?Ĺś ĨƾŜ Ä&#x201A;ĹśÄ&#x161; Ä&#x17E;Ç&#x2020;Ä?Ĺ?Ć&#x;ĹśĹ? Ç Ä&#x201A;Ç&#x2021;Ć?Í&#x2DC; KĆľĆ&#x152; Ć?ƾžžÄ&#x17E;Ć&#x152; Ć?Ć&#x161;Ä&#x201A;ÄŤ Ĺ?Ć? animated and full of life! We hope youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll consider a week or weekend at Luther Heights this summer!

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Calvary Bible Church â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Vacation Bible School

ver 200 kids joined us last year for SonQuest Rainforest VBS. We had a blast! This year at SonSurf Beach Bash kids will be no different. Kids will be introduced to Jesus and learn BIG answers to BIG questions of life. Kids will have a great time singing, watching skits, creating crafts and playing games. But most important, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll learn how their lives can be transformed by Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great love for them.

At SonSurf Beach Bash VBS your children will have a beach adventure like no other.

The SonSurf Beach Bash Vacation Bible School begins Monday, June 27, and continues through Friday, July 1, from 8:45 a.m. until noon. The location is Calvary Bible Church, which is located one mile north of Hailey on Highway 75. The highlight of the week is always the exciting evening program on Thursday, June 30 at 6 p.m., which consists of musical entertainment and a fabulous barbeque that is fun for the entire family.

We recommend that you register your children (ages 4 years through 6th grade) online by June 20. Visit our website at www.calvarybiblewr.org/vbs or call Tricia at 481-0771. We hope everyone will join us for SonSurf Beach Bash VBS!

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Little River Preschool Summer Camp starts Monday, June 2nd

Space is still available, Enroll Soon!

Camp Schedule 8:30am to 11:30am Daily Ages 3 to 5 Years Old Extended Care 11:30am to 5:30pm Daily State Certified Staff Idaho State Licensed 12 Fun-Filled Theme Weeks

Application & Enrollment Information call 788-7702 Now Accepting Applications for 2011/2012 School Year

Serving the Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Children for 16 years 511 South Main St. / Hailey, ID 83333 KIDS

481-0771 â&#x20AC;˘ www.CalvaryBibleWR.org/vbs

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Camp Big Wood 726-9053 â&#x20AC;˘ bigwoodschool@pcbw.org

amp Big Wood offers a safe and loving environment in which your child can enjoy action-packed days in our beautiful Sun Valley area. Â Special activities are planned for children ranging in age from 18 months to six years. Â Our staff is composed of energetic and caring counselors who are trained in both CPR and first-aid.

A new and exciting theme is offered each week. Â Special activities include field trips, arts and crafts, and surprise adventures revolving around the chosen topic. Â Flowers and butterflies, forest and ranch animals, and music and drama are just a few. Â Field trips are planned to enhance the weekly subject with some of our favorites being the Shoshone Ice Caves, the Sawtooth Fish

Hatchery, and even Craters of the Moon for our older children.

Each day is scheduled with its own special activities. Hike Days, Park Days and Adventure Days are enjoyed each week. Our older children often take a picnic lunch on their hikes so that they can spend extra time on our beautiful Sun Valley trails. Afternoon activities include water play, science and cooking projects, arts and crafts, and gymnastics. Throughout the summer, watch for special clinics featuring soccer, basketball, music, and dance.

For information on a fun-filled summer for your child, please call 208-726-9053 or e-mail us at: bigwoodschool@pcbw.org.

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Camp Boing! - Wood River Gymnastics E Academy

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928-6199 • 81 Martin Lane, Bellevue

he WRGA Camp Boing! day camps are packed with fantastic daily adventures for campers throughout the summer.

Our themed weeks include an exciting variety of fun and exploratory activities for each camper. Your Camp Boing! experience will include daily gymnastics, innovative crafts, arts at Bella Cosa Studio, awesome games, French, Spanish, field trips, martial arts, dance, drama/ theater, obstacle courses and highly trained staff – all awaiting your arrival. WRGA staff members are trained and USAG certified. The instructors engage the students in planned lessons designed to stimulate and appropriately challenge all of the campers based on age, ability and experience.

Camp Boing! campers enjoy a variety of imaginative activities that nurture their spirits, challenge their minds, and strengthen their bodies—all while learning about themselves and the world around them. Children at WRGA day camps have the opportunity to develop healthy friendships and build positive self-esteem in a fun, successoriented learning environment. We believe that all children deserve the chance to discover who they are and what they can achieve.

We work with your children every day to help them have fun while realizing their potential. At WRGA Camp Boing!, children learn to share, make new friends, learn new skills and, most importantly, learn how to be themselves.

You can also find us on Facebook; we’re listed under Wood River Gymnastics Academy / Wood River Academy of Early Learning.

Elkhorn Kid’s Camp 622-2777 • www.ElkhornKidsCamp.com

lkhorn Kid’s Camp is gearing up for another great summer full of fun in the sun! We are once again located in the Ketchum Gateway building at 251 S. Main St. which is just on your left as you enter Ketchum. We are looking forward to many summer adventures and our favorite activities enjoying all that the Sun Valley area has to offer. The children at our camp are on the go, and have a great time day in and day out.

Elkhorn Kid’s Camp accommodates children ages four to 10 years old. Our seekers’ group offers morning, afternoon or full-day options for ages 4-5 1/2.

Our explorers’ group is for children 5 1/2-6 years old, and our masters’ group is designed for children ages 7-10. Children in the explorers’ and masters’ group are not offered the half-day option.

This year promises to offer the fun, adventurous summer your child deserves. If you are new to our camp, I can’t wait to get to know you, and if you are returning, I look forward to another great summer with you and your children. Please call with any questions. Remember, space is limited, so please do not delay. See you soon!

Environmental Resource Center 726-4333 • www.ercsv.org

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Summer with the ERC

y daughter did some things that she was initially afraid of—sleeping outside, for example. She came back raving about how cool it was to watch the stars as you fell asleep. As a parent, I see that as.... priceless!” Triumphs such as this are why we do what we do at the ERC. At our overnight camps, we hire a professional staff to deliver a genuine, place-based, experiential education curriculum during the day, complementing our traditional evening and nighttime activities.

Master Naturalists join us to lead our day and evening programs. We develop programs treasured by children and parents alike. Our participants acquire a language and love of place—we foster a passion for the natural world, and teach the skills and knowledge they need to understand and protect it.

We hope your family will join us for an amazing summer. Whether you all join a River Romp, your child makes his or her first foray into overnight camps in the safety and caring of our small-group settings, or your littlest ones join us for Wild Notes at the Symphony, we know you will find yourself thrilled with the company of people who love this place we call home—for a day, or for a lifetime.

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Educational and fun-filled camps with a new theme each week. Campers, whether attending one day a week or all five days, will have the opportunity to engage in age-appropriate activities along with lots of fun outdoor adventures. All camps offer exciting hands-on experiences guaranteed to keep both minds and bodies active and happy.

CALLING ALL BOY AND GIRL PIRATES

Monday - Friday 9:00-1:00 • ages 2-5 (before and after care available) June 13-17: Little Chefs Camp June 20-24: Music & Rhythm with Tom Nash June 27-July 1: Farm Camp July 4-8: Kids Connecting with Nature July 11-15: Dinosaur Camp • July 18-22: Clay Camp July 25-29: Garden Camp Aug. 1-5: Bug Camp • Aug. 8-12: Art Camp Aug. 15-19: Water Science - Water Fun Aug. 21-25: Reading and Storytelling

Make a pirate Mask Build a treasure cHest desiGn a pirate’s FlaG July 11-15 • July 18-22 • July 25-29 August 1-5 • August 8-12 9:30 to Noon • Tuition $135

Registration required. $50 deposit to hold space.

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Beginning Throwing: July 25-29 or August 1-5 Intermediate Throwing: August 8-12 1:30 to 4pm • Tuition $150 Registration required. $50 deposit to hold space.

For additional information and enrollment, please contact: Lynn Hino, Director 208-720-3085 • steppingstoneschool@cox.net P.O. Box 1027 • 300 Sixth Street West • Ketchum

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Footlight Dance Centre

578-5462 • 1050 fox acres rd (community campus studio) hailey

ootlight Dance Centre, a place to find joy in movement! See the annual spring performance, “MARY POPPINS,” May 14-15 at the Community Campus theater. Then, plan to dance during the summer at one of the many following workshops: Dance in the Mountains, June 13-15—a dance intensive for intermediate and advanced dancers with guest teacher Chanel DaSilva from The Trey McIntyre Project, in ballet, pointe, modern and hip-hop; for ages 12 years and older.

DANCEcamp, July 11-15 or July 25-29—a oneweek camp for students entering grades 2-4 in the fall.

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Hailey Public Library 788-2036 • www.HaileyPublicLibrary.org

hat to do with children of all ages during those long hot summer days? Join the Hailey Public Library’s Summer Reading Program!

Kids stay busy and entertained and improve their skills. Regular contact with print materials—books, magazines, graphic novels—help little kids get ready to read and older kids raise their scores.

If you’re entering 1st-8th grades in the fall, join the Hailey Public Library’s Independent Summer Reading Incentive program, “One World: Many Stories/You Are Here.” Registration for the program will be restricted to the week of June 13-18 due to limited space. At registration you will receive a summer reading packet with all the necessary information. The program will start June 20 and continue into August. Earn reading incentives and enter your name for terrific raffle prizes. To celebrate the end of summer reading, a special event will be provided for all program participants.

New this year to summer reading is a program for preschoolers. Please call 788-2036 for more information on any of the programs.

KINDER WELT • Preschool & Day Care • W/CHERYL ZIMMERMAN

A unique blend of imagination and exploration from music to ceramics with foreign language in between.

Including: After-School Care Program for 5–10 years

Save Money with our Affordable Rates

based on attendance * one-time enrollment fee * no prepay required

7am to 6pm Monday through friday

summertime activities Two Spirit N Motion Athletic School Camps • Competitive Cheerleading • Gymnastics Summer Reading Camp • Nurturing the love for children with Mrs. Pattie • Includes age group appropriate prizes and crafts Trips to Bellevue Park for Fun Field Days and Picnics

Summertime Water Adventures Kinder Welt Garden • Mrs. Sarah @ Bella Cosa is helping with our first kinder garden • What’s more fun than digging in the dirt Field Trips & Camp Journals Living Fence

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Cecchetti Ballet, for serious ballet dancers 9 years and older, July 18-22.

Summer Ballet & Pilates, July 6-August 8—for ages 12 years and older.

Fall Dance Refresher, August 15-19—for intermediate and advanced dancers.

For over 25 years Footlight Dance, under the direction of Hilarie Neely, has provided classes, summer workshops, a performance company and guest instructors from outside the area. The Footlight Dance Centre staff comes from professional performing backgrounds and bring the finest in training for dancers of all ages. Call 578-5462 for information and registration.

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Kids Kampus Kinder Welt Preschool Bilingual Preschool C and Daycare

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ids Kampus Bilingual Preschool and Daycare proudly offers a summer camp that gives children the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of our Valley with outdoor fun activities that include gymnastics at Camp Boing, tennis lessons at Wood River High School, water games, fishing, hiking, a water park, lift ride up Baldy, parks and much more.

At Kids Kampus we strive to create a safe learning environment that promotes developmentally appropriate education skills for young children to learn about themselves, others and their surroundings.

Our summer program is only part of our enriched preschool program where we offer “hands-on” and “minds-on” academic activities that enhance our students’ learning.

Young learners are very curious and almost everything interests them. They learn by exploring, handling things and struggling with problems that intrigue them. For this reason we are committed to your children by giving them great care and attention to social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.

At Kids Kampus we help your children build strong and confident feelings about themselves, become excited about learning and learn to function successfully and independently in the world.

ome be part of a preschool and after-school program that believes in a loving atmosphere and fabulous education. Experiencing education is the key, and Kinder Welt offers a variety of classes to make learning come alive! From library field trips to ceramics class, it’s always an adventure! There is Kids in the Kitchen and music class, and every year we host not only an annual summer BBQ and Valentine’s luncheon, but even a Christmas party complete with a puppet show! We encourage families to join in all the events or to just stop by and interact

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with our kids as we enjoy a normal day. We at Kinder Welt strive for a brilliant program and do our best to fit into every budget. There is no need for childcare to resemble college tuition so we include class fees and programs in the overall billing! No child ever gets left out of any activity and every Kinder Welt member has the same opportunities.

Most importantly, we never bill for more than what a child has attended. No more worries about taking vacation or sick days and paying for childcare!

Enjoy your time off and Kinder Welt will see you when you get back!

Little River Preschool 788-7702 • 511 S. Main street, Hailey

ittle River Preschool is entering its 16th year of providing a summer program for children in the Wood River Valley. The program is designed to provide a physically safe, emotionally nurturing and intellectually stimulating environment. The preschool’s philosophy is based on the belief that children learn through active exploration of the world around them. The director, Mrs. Tifny Lago, and her staff, have designed 12 exciting weeks of themed activities. Some of the themes highlighted are Arts & Crafts, Outdoor Idaho, Happy Birth-

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day USA, Growing a Garden, The World of Insects and Bugs, Yahoo Buckaroo Cowboys & Cowgirls, A Tropical Paradise, A Pirate’s World, Construction Zone and What Takes Place on a Farm. Some of the activities will include field trips related to the themes. All in all, kids, get ready for a fun-filled busy summer for 2011!

The preschool is also accepting applications for the upcoming 2011/2012 school year. For application and enrollment information, please call Mrs. Tifny at 788-7702 or come by the school at 511 S. Main St. in Hailey.

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The Lunch Connection

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he Lunch Connection returns!

Join The Hunger Coalition at Woodside Elementary School this summer for healthy, hot meals. Beginning June 13, free lunch is available to children ages 1-18 years, weekdays from 11 a.m. to noon through August 19. Hot breakfast is served weekdays from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. from July 18-August 12.

Accompanying adults can purchase meals for $3.25.

To stay healthy and active, children need good, nourishing food every day. With the Blaine County School District and community volunteers, The Lunch Connection provides a nourishing meal free of charge so Blaine County kids can experi-

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We Offer: Certified Teachers, Quality educational programs, Bilingual Preschool, Age appropriate activities, Hands on & Minds on activities; Loving, caring and safe learning environment, Low teacher to student ratios, affordable rates.

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ence the wonderful fun of summer, not a hungry, aching belly.

Too many children suffer the consequences of family financial strain without even knowing it. The Lunch Connection is here to help!

Thanks to the Environmental Resource Center, Wild Lunch offers good fun with special after-lunch activities on Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 14 through July 7. The Bellevue Public Library provides “Story Time” on July 12 and 14.

Woodside Elementary School can be reached on Mountain Rides with stops on Woodside Boulevard at Berrycreek and Cherry Creek. Please call The Hunger Coalition at 788-0121 or e-mail: info@ thehungercoalition.org for more information.

Luther Heights Bible Camp 208-886-7657 or 208-774-3556 • www.lutherheights.org

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rograms include: On-site programs for youth entering 1st through 12th grades; off-site junior high trails camp; off-site senior high backpacking trips; youth and adult servant events; and family camps On-site programming includes: swimming, canoeing, archery, group games, special interest activities, horseback riding, rafting, worship, and Bible study.

Campers are welcomed by trained, college-age counselors chosen for their love of youth, their maturity and their willingness to share their faith and life with youth.

Luther Heights aims to establish a welcoming Christian community where all people can have fun, can be inspired, and are encouraged to gra-

ciously serve one another. We also hope to provide a comfortable place to learn how to appreciate and forgive one another, communicate earnestly with one another, achieve new insights about oneself, and discover Christ’s influence in their lives.

Luther Heights is accredited by the American Camping Association, www. aca.org. Developed exclusively for the camp industry, this nationally recognized program focuses on quality, health, and safety issues, and requires us to review every facet of our operation. For your assurance, we have voluntarily submitted to this independent appraisal done by camp experts and have earned a mark of great distinction.

Visit us today! www.lutherheights.org

June 20–August 12 • Ages 4–12

Ready, set, get packin’!

Full Day, Morning or Afternoon half-day available

In addition to our art, farm & garden camp we are also offering these Specialty Camps for 7–12 year olds:

Wilderness Camp

Join John DeLorenzo, a wilderness mountain man, and learn primitive wilderness skills of shelter building, fire building, fishing, nature orientation, making rope with native vegetation and other outdoor skills.

Carpentry Camp

Come build with us. You will learn woodworking and carpentry skills to become a real craftsman.

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iss Laura’s offers a summer full of childhood fun, imagination and learning! Children come first and are allowed to be children. Your child learns through art, music, crafts, games and companionship. Summer is a time for laughter, sharing, and developing interpersonal skills to last a lifetime.

It is also a time for exploring and making sense of the world.

It’s a time to ask important and silly questions, outside the structure of school, that usually begin with “why” and end with “but why,” and a time of creating friendships and socializing with our peers.

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tion. Goals are based on each child’s age, interest and abilities; it is a family-based center with a homelike feeling in a fully-equipped, safe facility.

Miss Laura’s summer program focus is on personal interaction, respect, and imagination. Each child is offered the freedom to express himself or herself and develop their creativity while giving them the skills they need to succeed in a classroom as they move into school age, or prepare for the next school year.

Full-day and half-day care is available, and drop-ins are welcome, with reservations. Miss Laura’s is fully certified and is “kid approved.” Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (earlier on request).We accept ages 2-7 years.

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When it comes time to pack for camp, let the kids do the work!

Kids need to know what they are taking to camp. What is in the suitcases or trunk?

You need to let them help you with the packing.

Every camp sends a list of things to bring to camp. Follow the list.

Don’t buy expensive clothing for camp. Clothes at camp tend to get dirty; that is just the nature of being in the outdoors.

Take extra socks.

Take old shoes, gym shoes or hiking boots. Camp is not the place to “break-in” new shoes.

Take a laundry bag, rain poncho, water bottle, sun block, insect repellent, flashlight, shower supplies and toiletries.

Put shower supplies and toiletries in a plastic bucket or “shower” container so it is easy to carry to the bathhouse.

Put the camper’s name on everything from clothes to toothpaste. Use a permanent non-washable inkpad or marking pen.

Make sure all medication is in the original container and clearly marked.

Know the procedure for getting the medication to the nurse.

Pack stationery and postcards. Put stamps on the envelopes. Have your child address some of the envelopes before he/she goes to camp with your home address as well as friends and relatives.

Let your child take a stuffed animal if he/she wants. Many children put them on their beds.

Send along pictures of your family and pets. Your child can show them to his bunkmates.

Pack a disposable camera instead of an expensive one. Be sure to write your child’s name on the camera.

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he Mountain School is offering summer camps with Art, Farm, Garden, Animal Care Camp, Carpentry and Primitive Wilderness Skills Camps for from June 20-August 19. For 4-12 year olds, this is one of the Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most unique schools.

The arts program throughout the summer includes: music games, painting, sculpture, drama games, movement, poetry, drawing and handwork. We offer the older children intensive lessons in organic gardening in the mornings. The Primitive Wilderness Skills Camps will be offered for select age groups throughout the summer. The students will be fishing, building shelters, survival skills, swimming

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and hiking. This has been such a popular camp for students. Be sure and register early as it has sold out over the past two summers of camp! This year we are also offering a Carpentry and Woodworking Camp for several weeks throughout the summer. Students have the opportunity to work on a community project for the farm or garden as well as individual projects. Last year the students made their own tool boxes, signs for the garden and a beautiful farm stand that the students used to display and sell fresh fruits and vegetables from our organic garden.

For more info and registration go to: www. themountainschool.info

Petite Picasso

www.KietchumKidsArt.com â&#x20AC;˘ 460 East 1st St., Ketchum

etite Picasso is offering its second season of summer camps with even more fun and artistic themes.

Deida Runswick, owner of Petite Picasso, will once again be teaching Culinary Campâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;back this year by popular demand. Also new this year is a camp for older kids, Alternative Art. Another is Cupcake Camp where Deida shares her self-taught cupcake skills to little ones. Cara Drougas joins the instructors again with her Spa Camp in early June. Cara will end the summer with another Fashion Campâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;with a back-to-school twist. Mitzi Mecham from Music â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Me will be of-

fering two camps called The Art of Music where kids will sing, dance, perform and make their own instruments. Sarah Long from Bella Cosa Studio in Bellevue offers Mud & Mixed Media, an adventure in sculpture.

Petite Picasso is located at 460 East 1st Street in downtown Ketchum. Petite Picasso embraces all forms of art and focuses on creating a safe and fun environment where kids gain confidence and skills through art exploration. Please visit our website at www.ketchumkidsart.com for details and a complete camp listing. Registrations are already being taken, so contact us today!

Twelve tips

It is important to prepare your child for a camp experience, whether it is for a one-week sleep away camp near your town or a four-week camp out-of-state.

Visit the camp, if at all possible, and meet the camp director.

Talk to other families who have gone to the camp in years past to familiarize yourself with what goes on.

Have your child spend a weekend with a friend. No phone calls. Talk about it with your child afterwards.

How did your child feel the second night?

Go over the daily schedule with your child so there are no surprises.

Learn as much as you can about camp life.

Teach your child how to care for him/herself. Children need to know how to select appropriate clothing, make a bed with clean sheets, put clothes away, set a table, carry out chores, handle laundry, etc.

Problem solve with your child by using â&#x20AC;&#x153;what ifâ&#x20AC;? situations to prepare for unexpected events. What if you lose your baseball glove? What if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get along with another child?

What if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel well? Let your child brainstorm for solutions and make sure they know the â&#x20AC;&#x153;chain of commandâ&#x20AC;? at camp for handling problems.

Familiarize your child with the outdoors. Many city children are unfamil-

iar with total darkness and country night sounds. Practice walking in the dark with a flashlight.

Homesickness is fairly common.

Missing home, parents, pets or friends is pretty normal. It is part of growing up and leaving home. Speak openly about it and your child will experience these feelings with less anxiety and more understanding. Camp staff is trained to help your child through these ups and downs.

Discuss communication at camp.

Does your camp allow phone calls?

Letters or postcards are best although now camps have fax and email. Give your child stamped envelopes and postcards already addressed. Practice letter writing. The more your child writes to others, the more mail he/she will receive!

Communicate with camp officials.

Let them know if there are special circumstances or considerations regarding your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s well being or behavior.

Send letters to your child before camp begins so mail is waiting when he/she arrives. Write daily keeping it simple. Send the sports or comics from the local newspaper, a cute card, a package with a word game, etc.

Prepare yourself for your child going off to camp. You have chosen the best camp for your child and he/she will have a wonderful summer full of fun, new friends, new songs and many exciting experiences.

Each camp session consists of 6 classes.

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he summer sun is finally on its way and the Sawtooth Botanical Garden is gearing up for action! Celebrate by signing up your kids for our 2011 Summer Garden Day Camps. Camp sessions will include pollination in June, growing and caring for plants in July, and in August children will harvest and prepare meals straight from the soil. The Sawtooth Botanical Garden features seven themed gardens designed

to educate and foster an appreciation for nature. Your children will love learning in this fiveacre outdoor classroom setting.

Each session includes six classes per month. Sessions are June 1329, July11-27 and August 1-17, Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Summer camp registration is now open. The last day to register for June camp is May 30. Sign your kids up for one class, one session or the entire summer.

Classes are $25 for members, $35 for non-members. An entire session is $125 for members and $175 for non-members. A 20 percent discount is available to multi-child families. Confidential scholarships are also available.

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MAS Competitive Gymnastics Teams for 20112012 Season begin in May. If you are interested in a new Competitive Gymnastics Team for your kids, come to a Gymnastics Team Info meeting on April 18th at 6:45 PM. We will be doing Girls and Boys teams, all levels, ages 6 and up. If your child is interested in joining a super fun sport filled with dance, gymnastics, jumps, stunting, and team work, then come to a Competitive Cheer Info Meeting On April 25 at 6:45. Cheer Teams are ages 3-18.

You are invited to our Cheerleading Demonstration at SMAS on Monday, May 2 at 6:30 to see what Competitive Cheer is all about. Evaluations

for all 2011-2012 Competitive Gymnasts and Competitive Cheerleaders will take place on May 7. Through the summer we will be offering full gymnastics, cheer, zumba, preschool classes, birthday parties, and open gym: Saturdays $5/hour 9:30-12:00.

Classes change in May making room for more FUN. We are the new â&#x20AC;&#x153;FUN and FIT Gymnastics Gymâ&#x20AC;? using a new poster reward system for all our rec kids. SMAS welcomes new coach Sue Weller.

Check website often at www.spiritnmotion.com, or call Amanda at 720-4306 email smascheer@ hotmail.com. SMAS is located 3950 Woodside Blvd., Hailey.

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COMPANY B PERFORMING ARTS DAY CAMP All children and youth between the ages of 4-13 are invited to attend Company B held at the St. Thomas Episcopal Church parish hall and The Community School Theater from June 13-25. The younger set (ages 4-7) will attend performing arts sessions from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., but are welcome to sign up for the new Company B Club, an afternoon daycare until 3 p.m. filled with fun activities. Youth 8-13 years will continue with acting, dance and musical rehearsals after lunch until 3 p.m. The entire company will rehearse and present Seussical the Musical Jr., a fantastical, imaginative show filled with beloved characters from the books of Dr. Seuss. St. Thomas Playhouse offers scholarships for children and forms are now available. For detailed information and costs, contact Sara Gorby: 726-5349 or e-mail sgorby@stthomassunvalley.org.

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inspiring location for youth ages 10-18 to immerse themselves in intensive yet FUN studies of acting/theater, music/singing, many forms of dance, and ROCK BAND. This sleep-away camp is held from June 27-July 3. Many of our Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s local performing arts professionals teach various classes in the morning, and interact with the campers in afternoon outdoor activities and evening events. SPACC also hires three guest artists from around the country who have

successful careers in their specialties to instruct the campers.

This year Playhouse is proud to have James Martin (Mississippivoice/music), Mary Kennedy (NYC-dance), and Wood River Valley native Kevin Wade (NYCacting/musical theater) sharing their extraordinary talents and knowledge with our young participants. Scholarships are available. Contact Sara Gorby for a brochure, detailed information and costs: 726-5349, or sgorby@stthomassunvalley.org.

SteppingStone School 720-3085 â&#x20AC;˘ steppingstoneschool@cox.net

teppingStone School has served our communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children for over 20 years, providing acclaimed academic and creative excellence in a homelike setting.

Our educational and enrichment programs encourage curiosity and a love of learning while at the same time teaching the skills necessary to excel! Creativity is fostered to enhance the development of critical thinking and self-esteem. We are proud of our proven history of success!

Graduates are well prepared to succeed in elementary school and beyond.

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SteppingStone Summer Camps run from June 13 through August 26.

Each week offers a new theme. Children ages 2 to 5, whether attending one day a week or all five days, will have the opportunity to engage in ageappropriate activities along with lots of fun outdoor adventures.

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727-9622 â&#x20AC;˘ www.WoodRiverYMCA.org

re you thinking about summer in Sun Valley?

The Wood River Community YMCA has an action-packed summer planned for the kids in your family. Youth programs include rock climbing camps, swimming lessons and aquatics programs and all-day summer day camp. Summer day camp runs Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with precare and after-care available to accommodate parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; schedules.

Every week trained YMCA staff will focus on a different theme to provide a unique experience each week. Youth will participate in games, crafts, field trips and more! Let your child discover their super-powers during â&#x20AC;&#x153;Super Hero Week,â&#x20AC;? or explore the world of lights and lasers in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sci-Fi Week.â&#x20AC;? Does your child enjoy helping out in the kitchen?

Foodalicious Week would be perfect!

All programs are geared to provide safe, fun, high-quality experiences based around the Yâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility. YMCA membership is not required to participate; space is limited so sign up early to guarantee your child has the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best Summer Ever!â&#x20AC;? For more information call the Wood River Community YMCA at 208-727-9622 or visit www.woodriverymca.org.

Kaylan Sisco â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Program Director - 928.6718 ksisco@ woodriverymca.org

Some local family Easter activities The Advocates

Enjoy a free community Easter egg hunt, race and barbecue at The Advocatesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; third annual Carbonate Hill Climb Race, beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 23 at Hop Porter Park in Hailey.

The Carbonate Hill Climb Race and festivities will have free childcare provided during the race and prizes will be awarded.

10 a.m. Free community Easter egg hunt (bring your own basket), sponsored by The Advocates and the Hailey Chamber of Commerce and supported by Big Brothers & Sisters; and race checkâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;in and registration.

11 a.m. Race starts.

12 p.m. Barbeque, music and community information booths.

For more info visit www.theadvocatesorg.org.

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April 13, 2011

Mountain School

The Mountain School is hosting an Enchanted Easter Adventure, on site, Saturday, April 23.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be a baby animal petting zoo, Spring Fairy photo booth, nature crafting, puppet shows, stories, food, Easter Egg Hunt and more!

Two Adventure Times Available: Morning Adventure from 9:30am - 1:30pm or Afternoon Adventure from 2:30pm - 6:30pm Entrance Location:100 Mustang Lane off Kirtley Road, Bellevue Cost includes entry to event, one performance and Easter egg hunt! Carnival style tickets will be sold at the event to use towards more fun & crafts.

Only a limited number of tickets are available! For tickets, visit: www.themountainschool.info or call 788-3170 for more details.