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Our children are the future, and there is not much you wouldn't do to provide the very best for them along the way. As you strive to keep them healthy, safe, and happy, Do South® is here to help! Each year, we partner with the very best, bringing you the information you need from educational opportunities, specialized healthcare, shopping, exciting activities, and local entertainment to keep your kids healthy, active, and entertained all year long!
ALL ABOUT KIDS
ALL ABOUT
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Our children are the future, and there is not much you wouldn't do to provide the very best for them along the way. As you strive to keep them healthy, safe, and happy, Do South® is here to help! Each year, we partner with the very best, bringing you the information you need from educational opportunities, specialized healthcare, shopping, exciting activities, and local entertainment to keep your kids healthy, active, and entertained all year long!
Whether your children need newborn care, back-to-school
6121 South Zero, Fort Smith, Arkansas 725 South 48th Street, Springdale, Arkansas 479.648.3483 / 479.756.5511 burtonpools.com
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1500 Dodson Avenue, Suite 260-A Fort Smith, Arkansas 479.709.7337 baptist-health.com vaccinations, or physicals, Baptist Health Pediatric Clinic located at 1500 Dodson Avenue, Suite 260-A, in Fort Smith
What other product can bring a family together, turn special
has you covered. Dr. Raelene Mapes and her team also treat
moments into lasting memories, offer good, clean fun for
illnesses and injuries for children of all ages. For Dr. Mapes, the
years to come, and improve your health, all without leaving
most rewarding part of her career is getting the opportunity
the comfort of your own backyard? We all know the family
to watch her patients grow up. By having a long-term history
that spends thousands of dollars on family vacations that
with a pediatrician, you’ll get insight into your children’s
require months of planning, but then they’re over in the
development and will be able to better detect emerging
blink of an eye. Invest in a swimming pool to provide those
problems, such as changes in academic or emotional status.
moments of family fun, and you’ll find you never need to go
For more about Dr. Mapes and the services she provides, call
anywhere else. Call Burton Pools & Spas today—we are your
479-709-7337 or visit Baptist-Health.com.
source for backyard fun!
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4300 Rogers Avenue, Suite 29 Fort Smith, Arkansas 479.452.3256 sewtown.com
Hearing is critical to your child’s safety. It’s also important
Central Sewing Center is celebrating forty years as a locally-
to the development of speech, listening, learning and social
owned & operated business in Fort Smith with a new, bigger,
skills. Our ears never stop working, so be mindful of the
and brighter location and a new classroom in Greenpointe
volume and length of time they are exposed to loud sounds.
Shopping Center in Fort Smith! As an Authorized Dealer
Tips for preventing noise damage in children: monitor noise
for Husqvarna-Viking, Brother, and Singer, we offer quality
levels, limit the time your child spends in noisy places and
machines not sold in chain stores. We back our machines with
on personal devices, provide earplugs or earmuffs when the
100% warranty management, free first year cleaning service
volume can’t be reduced. Be a good role model and wear
and free lessons on your machine so you’re sure to get the
hearing protection yourself! If you suspect hearing loss,
most out of your investment. That is the service that sets us
call us to schedule an appointment. We test all ages—from
apart from the rest and we look forward to serving all your
infants to adults. Remember—noise-induced hearing loss is
creative needs! Visit us online for additional information and
100% preventable!
a full class schedule.
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4300 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, Arkansas Moving to 7200 Cameron Park Drive in June 479.785.3277 centerforhearing.net
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5912 South 28th Street, Fort Smith, Arkansas 479.646.1616 flamefs.com
Immaculate Conception icschoolfs.org Christ the King ctkschoolfs.org Trinity Catholic thinktrinity.org
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Flame Gymnastics Academy was founded in 1985 and has been owned and operated by the Beam family since 1995.
The three Fort Smith Catholic Schools have a rich history of
Emphasis is on maintaining a fun and supportive atmosphere
quality education in the River Valley. These three schools
for all their students regardless of age or skill level. Flame’s
represent almost 200 years of educational excellence. Fort
professional staff have over 300 years of combined
Smith Catholic Schools provide a safe environment and
gymnastics teaching experience and are recognized for
quality education in a faith-based setting. Our schools each
producing gymnasts competitive on a state and regional
have a distinctive culture, dynamic student population, and
level through the USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic Program.
a deep sense of tradition and legacy. Enroll your children
Flame has been voted “Best of the Best” for gymnastics in
now and let us provide the necessary framework for building
the River Valley for five straight years. Classes in gymnastics
a brighter future. Immaculate Conception: 18 months – 5th
and tumbling are offered year-round and swim lessons for
grade, www.icschoolfs.org; Christ the King: 18 months –
ages 9 months through 12 years are offered during the
5th grade, www.ctkschoolfs.org; Trinity Catholic: 6th – 8th
months of June and July. Contact us today!
grade, www.thinktrinity.org.
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From unmanned aerial systems programming to unforgettable kindergarten trips to the farm, Fort Smith Public Schools
provides
incredible
opportunities
and
strong
instruction for each of the almost 15,000 students in its nineteen neighborhood elementary schools, four middle schools, two senior high schools, one alternative learning center and one adult education center. With nationallyrecognized schools, students, educators and organizations, Fort Smith Public Schools are always the best choice. For information, visit www.fortsmithschools.org.
1601 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, Arkansas 479.784.2787 fsram.org/education
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3205 Jenny Lind Road, Fort Smith, AR 72901 479.785.2501 fortsmithschools.org
Come join the fun this summer at the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum! Our family-friendly RAM Saturday classes are always a hit with all ages and skill levels, and our online RAM Sketch on Tuesday evenings is great for kids ten and older. Drop In and Draw on Thursday afternoons is a place for artists to sketch with a live model. Our summer highlights include RAM Art Camp courses for two different age levels, art programs with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Fort Smith, and an art exhibition by art students from Future School of Fort Smith. Visit fsram.org/education for more information.
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622 North 7th Street, Fort Smith, Arkansas 479.431.8695 fsfuture.org
3300 Briarcliff Avenue, Fort Smith, Arkansas 479.434.3211 htacademy.net Harvest Time Academy is now enrolling infants through 5th grade! Through excellence in education and environment, Harvest Time Academy engages the heart and mind of each
A tuition-free public charter high school, Future School
child, equipping them to discover his or her God-given talents
provides 9-12th graders the opportunity to explore careers
and devote them to a life of learning, serving, growing in
and earn college credit hours while continuing their
relationship with Jesus Christ. Academically, HTA stresses
academic experience. Discover what inspires you. Now
excellence in every subject! Our curriculum is chosen
enrolling for 2022-2023! Register at fsfuture.org.
specifically to ensure that academic objectives are being met with the goal to equip our students with the knowledge and understanding which prepares them for success in life. Call
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311 Lexington Avenue, Fort Smith, Arkansas 479.782.1444 lpgkids.com
4300 Rogers Avenue, Suite 32 Fort Smith, Arkansas 479.420.4008 hummingbird-boutique-fort-smith.myshopify.com
Learn, Play, Grow Children's Therapy Services is an outpatient
Looking for Mother’s Day or graduation gifts? Hummingbird
pediatric therapy provider conveniently located in Fort
is a unique boutique offering gifts and clothing for all ages!
Smith! We offer physical, occupational, and speech therapy
Founded and operated by a local mother-daughter duo,
services to children of all ages, diagnoses, and abilities, in a
we’ve curated beautiful and unique items waiting for you to
relaxed patient-focused, family-centered setting. We offer
explore. Nothing makes us happier than moms, daughters,
both ongoing and short-term therapy programs provided by
grandmothers, and granddaughters shopping together at
therapists who have a passion for working with children.
Hummingbird! Inside, you will find clothing, décor, candles,
We accept most forms of insurance and payment, including
journals, books, religious items, inspirational gifts, jewelry, and
Arkansas Medicaid, Oklahoma SoonerCare, TRICARE, BCBS,
more! Customers compliment our inviting interior, peaceful
United Healthcare, and private pay. Call to schedule your
shopping experience, and our safe and close parking. We also
tour, or to make an appointment today!
offer complimentary gift wrapping and a website to browse and purchase online. Since opening, we’ve quadrupled our
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Josh Wilkinson, MD 5901 Riley Park Drive, Suite B Fort Smith, Arkansas 479.763.3050 premierpediatricsfs.com
2101 Dallas Street, Fort Smith, Arkansas 808 South Broadway Street, Poteau, Oklahoma 479.782.3021 udoujorthodontics.com
Is your child up to date on well checks? You know your child
Udouj Orthodontics has provided orthodontic excellence in
should be seen when they are ill, but it’s also important to
a friendly and compassionate atmosphere since 1972! Our
schedule well-child exams regularly as these examinations
staff takes the time to get to know each patient and makes
provide the best opportunity for Premier Pediatrics to observe
appointments fun! Utilizing the latest technological advances to
the child, detect problems through screening tests, provide
ensure you receive the most effective care possible, we offer
immunizations, and get to know one another. They are also
comprehensive orthodontic treatment for children, teens and
a good time for parents to raise questions and concerns
adults, including early interceptive and growth modification
about development, behavior, nutrition, safety, and overall
treatment, as well as treatment with fixed braces. From
wellbeing. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends
traditional metal brackets and wires to tooth-colored appliances,
this schedule for routine visits: 3-5 days, 2 weeks,
we design your orthodontic treatment to suit your lifestyle and
2,4,6,9,12,15,18,24 and 30 months, 3 years, and once every
preferences, and also offer ceramic braces and clear aligners.
year thereafter for a visit that includes a physical exam as well
Schedule your appointment today and let us help you create a
as a developmental, behavioral, and learning assessment.
beautiful, healthy smile!
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Union Christian Academy is the only fully-accredited preschool through 12th grade private Christian school in the River Valley. At Union, our desire is to provide a quality education centering on the person, teachings, and Gospel of Jesus Christ. From core curricular classes to AP and concurrent classes, Union strives to prepare students
Pediatrics Plus is NOW ENROLLING for PRESCHOOL students
to meet their highest God-given potential. With an
at both our Alma and Van Buren locations. To enroll your child
average student-to-teacher ratio of 15-to-1, our teachers
today, please contact us by using the location information
create dynamic learning environments in which students
below. Our preschool offers therapy services throughout
receive the individualized attention they deserve. We have
the day including applied behavior analysis, occupational,
a 100% graduation rate and 100% college acceptance rate,
physical, and speech therapy. Learn more about how we can
and our income-based tuition model means more families
serve your family and help your child achieve their goals at
can afford an excellent Christian education. Call to set up a
www.PediatricsPlus.com.
tour or enroll today!
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344 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Arkansas 479.632.4600 almareferrals@pediatricsplus.com 2010 Chestnut Street, Van Buren, Arkansas 479.471.9600 vanburenreferrals@pediatricsplus.com
4201 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith, Arkansas 479.783.7327 unioneagles.org
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