All About Kids - April 2018

ALL ABOUT KIDS

All About KIDS Our children are everything to us. We laugh, we cry, but through it all we do everything in our power to keep them safe, happy, and healthy, no matter how busy our lives become.

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But being busy can keep us from knowing everything we’d like about the businesses and organizations that serve our families. That’s why Do South® has partnered with the best of the best, to bring you the latest and greatest on everything from public and private education options, to specialized healthcare, to local entertainment and fun activities.

Now, if we could just figure out how to slow down time!

Arkansas Pediatric Therapy is a locally owned and operated therapy center providing physical, occupational and speech therapy to the River Valley and surrounding areas. APT has been providing exceptional therapy since 2001 by therapists with over 15 years of experience. APT’s therapists are trained in the latest treatment approaches and work with the patient’s family and physicians to provide the best treatment available. Arkansas Pediatric Therapy serves children with: Cerebral Palsy, Autism/PDD, Sensory Processing Disorders, Down Syndrome, Developmental Delay, Prematurity/Birth Injuries, Spinal Cord Injuries/Disorders, Orthopedic injuries, Torticollis, Articulation/Language Delays, Hearing Impairments, Auditory Processing Disorder, Feeding Disorders, ADHD, & Scoliosis.

Burton Pools & Spas 6121 S. Zero, Fort Smith 725 S. 48th Street, Springdale 479.646.3484 / 765.5511 burtonpools.com

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115 Pointer Trail West, Van Buren 7320 Rogers Ave., Ste. 25, Fort Smith 479.471.1290

What other product can bring a family together, turn special moments into lasting memories, offer good, clean fun for years to come, and improve your health, all without leaving the comfort of your own backyard? We all know the family that spends thousands of dollars on family vacations that require months of planning, but then they’re over in the blink of an eye. Invest in a swimming pool to provide those moments of family fun, and you’ll find you never need to go anywhere else. Call Burton Pools & Spas today – we are your source for backyard fun!

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104 North 13th, Van Buren 479.474.7767 art-ed.org The Center for Art and Education, for over 40 years, is at the heart of our creative community. Our mission is creating

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art experiences to inspire personal growth and community well-being. We believe arts education is vital to personal development, self–expression, and academic success. As CAE continues its work to create a new space in downtown Historic Van Buren, AR, anyone can get involved at the center and experience art. Come visit CAE or contact us for more information about our programs, calendar of events, and how you can get involved. Creating art experiences!

4300 Rogers Ave., Ste. 15, Fort Smith 479.784.3277 centerforhearing.net Protecting your child’s hearing begins with monitoring the noise levels they are exposed to. If you must shout for your child to hear you over their activities, the noise is too loud.

Limit the time your child spends in noisy places and provide hearing protection when the noise can’t be reduced. If your child participates in noisy activities, have their hearing tested annually. Be aware of hearing loss symptoms such as ringing in the ears, if their speech sounds muffled or difficult to understand, or if they experience temporary hearing difficulty after a noisy activity. Contact us today for more information!

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5912 S. 28th Street, Fort Smith 479.646.1616 flamefs.com

7020 Taylor Avenue, Fort Smith 479.452.4554 chaffeecrossing.com Getting the kids away from city life for a couple of hours is a

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snap at Chaffee Crossing. Have a picnic at McClure Amphitheater. Take a hike, walk or cycle the miles of multi-use trails. Play ball or fly a kite on the lawn by the Historic District then visit the museums. Grab a pole and fish Wells Lake or Torraine Lake.

Hit some balls at Deer Trails Golf Course. Tour the Huckabee Nature Center or go canoeing and kayaking. It’s all natural fun in the city and nearly all FREE! Start planning your outdoor play day at ChaffeeCrossing.com.

Flame

offers

recreational

gymnastics,

USA

Gymnastics

Junior Olympic competitive teams (Levels 3 - 10), and Tiny Tot and Preschool gymnastics classes. There’s also Mom 'N Tot gymnastics classes—loved by moms and kiddos alike— tumbling classes, and even Urban Gymnastic classes! During the summer, kids nine months old to twelve years old can learn to swim (beginners, advanced beginners, intermediate and advanced swimmers)! We also offer amazing birthday party packages. If your child is ages four through twelve, plan their next birthday party with us, for a party they’ll never forget!

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FLAME GYMNASTICS ACADEMY 5912 South 28th Street, Fort Smith 479.646.1616 | flamefs.com | Celebrating 32 Years!

Love competition? Flame has produced 35 State Champion Teams, and more than 600 Individual and All Around State Champions! Call us today, and start your child on the road to fun and fitness!

Gym Hours Monday - Thursday: 10a - 7:30p Friday: 10a-6:30p Saturday: 10a – 12p

Office Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9a-8p Wednesday: 9a-7:30p Friday: 9a - 6:30p

We Offer: Urban Gymnastics Classes Girl's & Boy’s Recreational Gymnastics USAG Level 3-10 Competitive Girls Teams USAG Level 4-10 Competitive Boys Teams

Mom N’ Tot, Preschool & Tiny Tot Gymnastics Swim Lessons with Jayne Jacobson and Daniel Beam Birthday & Splash Bash Swim Parties Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Tumbling Classes

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Developing Mind, Body & Spirit since 1985!

Flame Gymnastics is the leader in Gymnastics and Tumbling instruction in the River Valley. We offer over 20,000 sq. ft. of gymnastics fun and fitness. The finest equipment and the most experienced instructors ensure your child will learn and enjoy their gymnastics experience!

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Children

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will become who you are.

So, be who you want them to be.

-anonymous

Immaculate Conception Catholic School, following the example

Learn, Play, Grow Children's Therapy Services is an outpatient

of the Blessed Virgin Mary, develops the whole child, instills

pediatric therapy provider with locations in both Fort Smith

Gospel values, inspires a love of learning, and promotes academic

and Greenwood! We offer physical, occupational, and speech

excellence in a diverse nurturing community. We believe the

therapy services to children of all ages, diagnoses, and abili-

hallmark of quality education is learning and the appreciation

ties, in a relaxed patient-focused, family-centered setting. We

of learning. Therefore, the teachers and the administrators of

offer both ongoing and short-term therapy programs provided

the Immaculate Conception Catholic School (preschool through

by therapists who have a passion for working with children.

6th grade), in partnership with parents, pledge themselves to

We accept most forms of insurance and payment, including

achieve and maintain professional and personal excellence to

Arkansas Medicaid, Oklahoma SoonerCare, TRICARE, BCBS,

share knowledge, develop useful skills, teach Catholic doctrine,

United Healthcare, and private pay. Call to schedule your tour,

and instill a high Christian value system that reflects Christ-like

or to make an appointment today!

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223 South 14th Street, Fort Smith 479.783.6798 icschoolsfs.org

314 S. 17th Street, Fort Smith 1530 W. Center Street., Suite 3, Greenwood 479.782.1444 lpgkids.com

attitudes. Ask about our summer programs!

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821 Pointer Trail, Van Buren 479.471.3165 rivervalleyvirtualacademy.com 7300 Zero Street, Fort Smith 479.788.6550 parrotislandwaterpark.com Get ready for your summer Island Escape! The season begins May 25. Get special savings on both the Blue Pass and Gold Pass until April 30. What a perfect way for you and your family to spend the summer! Jump the waves at Caribbean Splash, relax on down the Lazy River, shoot some hoops in the Activity Pool or take a ride on the wild side with exciting, heart racing water slides. Little ones will enjoy Tiny Turtle Island with slides, waterfalls and climbing toys just for them. Get your Season

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Passes today and save!

Launched in 2017, RVVA is Arkansas’ first district conversion K-12 Virtual Academy. Courses are entirely online, which means students can attend class when it is convenient. Participants benefit from interactive web tools, online lessons, and live instruction in an online classroom without distractions or peer pressure.

They also have access to experienced, Arkansas-certified teachers for one-on-one tutoring at the RVVA campus, with families receiving year-round support from academy staff. Students are eligible to participate in Van Buren School District extra-curricular activities, such as athletics, band, and choir. Peer engagement and service opportunities are also provided. Be a part of this flexible and innovative approach to learning by enrolling today!

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7301 Rogers Ave, 4th Floor, Fort Smith 479.756.5600 hello@rmhcofarkoma.org

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Every year, RMHC of Arkoma helps 400 children from Fort Smith and the surrounding area stay close to their families, and to the care they desperately need. Unexpected hospital stays are stressful enough without worrying about where mom and dad will sleep, eat or shower. You can help alleviate these uncertainties by volunteering at the Ronald McDonald Family Room, providing meals, raising funds, or encouraging friends to collect wish list items.

2401 Savanah St., Fort Smith 479.646.2671 rivervalleynaz.org River Valley Church of the Nazarene is pleased to introduce the launch of our new Early Childhood Ministry: SonShine Christian Academy. This new preschool will partner with families to engage children in a Christ-centered early learning experience. Class sizes are small which provide an atmosphere where children can thrive as they explore and learn. Our program is designed to offer opportunities for children to engage in developmentally appropriate learning at a pace that is right for them. We are now registering for the fall of 2018.

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1205 S. Albert Pike Ave, Fort Smith 479.782.2451 trinitycatholicjh.org Trinity Junior High School was born from the rich Catholic heritage founded by the Sisters of Mercy and Benedictine Sisters in Fort Smith. The school opened in 1986 with a vision of providing small classes and personal attention, while emphasizing academic, spiritual and character development in an atmosphere promoting greatness for grades seven through nine, and is considered to be among the top Catholic junior high schools in the United States. For enrollment information, please contact Zach Edwards, Dean of Academics and Admissions at

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zedwards@trinitycatholicjh.org or 479.782.2451.

2101 Dallas Street, Fort Smith 808 S. Broadway St., Poteau, OK 479.782.3021 udoujorthodontics.com Welcome to Udouj Orthodontics! Dr. Henry J. Udouj, III is a respected provider in our orthodontic care community. We have offices to serve you in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and Poteau, Oklahoma. Our practice's top priority is to provide you the highest quality orthodontic care in a fun, friendly, comfortable environment. We utilize the latest technological advances in the field of orthodontics to ensure that you receive the most effective care possible. Schedule your appointment with us at Udouj Orthodontics today!

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Union Union

Christian Academy Christian Academy

4201 Windsor Drive, Fort The Smithnew • Where “family” really describes the The new school 479.783.7327 • No one goes unnoticed unioneagles.org • Relationships are built with every • New kids never sit alone

• New kids never sit alone

• Where “family” really describes the school • No one goes unnoticed

• Relationships are built with every member of your class (and other classes, too)

member of your class (and other • Students are encouraged to examine worldly events from a classes, too) biblical perspective

Imagine a

Union Christian Academy is the only fully accredited Kinder• Students are encouraged to school • Hearts and minds are equally

examine worldly events from a engaged Imagine where... garten-12thbiblical perspective grade private Christian school in the Fort a Smith • Older students mentor younger students

school where...

• Hearts and minds are equally area. Imagine a school where family truly describes the school. engaged • Bible classes are taught daily • The day is started with scripture Older students mentor younger New kids • don’t sit alone, no one goes unnoticed, and older and prayer

students

• Teachers can and do pray with students mentor younger students. Where hearts and minds • Bible classes are taught daily students • People are loved and God is The day is started with scripture are equally• engaged, and students are encouraged to examine honored

The Van Buren School District is proud to participate in school choice for 2018-2019! VBSD has established a long tradition of excellence and is recognized as one of the region’s most progressive districts. Students at all grade levels have access to unique opportunities designed to help them succeed, including online learning options, Advanced Placement curriculum, STEM educa-

and prayer

tion, and innovative technology. Van Buren also partners with

students

multiple universities to offer concurrent course credits, voca-

• from Families drive from miles around to world events a biblical perspective. At UCA, bible classes • Teachers can and do pray with attend

are taught daily, people are loved, and God is honored. The • People are loved and God is You don’t have to imagine,

tional training, and the chance to earn an associate’s degree

• Families drive from miles around to

before graduating high school. Engaging agricultural initia-

honored day begins with scripture and and teachers can and do come explore The Newprayer, U!

pray with students.

You don’t have to imagine, come explore attend Call 479-783-7327 The New U today!or visit unioneagles.org

for more information You don’t have to imagine, come explore The New U!

Call 479-783-7327 or visit unioneagles.org for more information

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2221 Pointer Trail East, Van Buren 479.474.7942 vbsd.us

#thenewU • unioneagles.org

#thenewU • unioneagles.org

tives and award-winning fine arts programs further enhance students’ educational experience. Enroll today! #PointerPride