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Budget-conscious families listen up. Coghlan’s (www.coghlans.com) is introducing their “First-time Camping Guide” for Spring 2010 to make camping easy for families. This 32-page booklet offers advice and information for taking your family outdoors, making the trip more enjoyable and safe. It’s priced for any budget at $3.48, and keeps in mind those parents and grandparents with little knowledge of the outdoors.

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pring break this year was a little bit of a struggle in our family. We went into it with almost no plans. I was excited about that. Daylight Savings Time happened the weekend before so I intended to do some extra sleeping, play some games, run around the backyard, whatever.

First day of Spring Break: Everyone was up at 8 a.m. To give them credit, that is sleeping in a LOT for them. Within just a couple hours everyone was fighting, the house was trashed and I was pulling my hair out. Nobody wanted to play outside, everyone was tired of Candyland and I was already tired of trying to keep everyone entertained.

As the week went on, I ended up discovering several really cool things to do in Wichita at little or no cost. I also discovered that if I had done a little bit of research, we could have experienced all kinds of other things as well.

In this issue we have included a list of a bunch of low-cost or free things to do in Wichita this summer in case any of you are like me and sometimes need some extra help with ideas!

With the help of some super-organized, super-fun moms, this list became an extensive grouping of ideas from across the city. I'd like to give a BIG shout out to Denise Dean a local mom and realtor who jump-started the summer-fun list by submitting a huge compilation of some of her family's favorite things. Thanks, Denise!

Obviously not everything is appropriate for all ages. I wouldn't take my obnoxious, bouncing-off-the-wall toddler to a quiet, pensive older-age storytime or afternoon of fishing. And I wouldn't subject my 2nd-grader-to-be to a morning of nurseryrhyme time or bubble-blowing. Use your judgement and do some calling ahead if anything is in question.

We've also got some great info this month from local orthodontists. It's hard to know sometimes what your kids need and where to get it. Read up on some of their suggestions for caring for your child's teeth. These docs are dedicated to their practice and are passionate about offering the best possible care for your family, it doesn't get any better than that!

Have fun creating memories with your kids this summer. By all means, don't try to cram it all in during the first week in August because you let the summer slip away from you. Take it from someone who's tried, it's not easy.

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Living a circus-filled life Ivan Vargas is living a childhood dream as part of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus coming to Wichita June 3-6

“It's a part of me” Sixth-generation circus performer Ivan Vargas was born into the circus but with his passion and excitement has made it his own personal dream job.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus travels around the country, and even oversees, bringing families together with it's 140-year tradition of top-quality performances.

Imagine now, instead of visiting the circus every couple of years, what would it be like to be literally born into the circus.

To live each day in that high-energy environment, around some of the most talented people in the business.

That's just what it feels like to be Ivan Vargas.

The lights, the costumes, the talented performers, the animals, the excitement of the crowd, they all come together to make Ringling Brother's Circus an unmatched experience.

Children squeal with excitement on the edge of their seats while many adults are filled with memories of the exact same feeling from their younger days when the circus came to town.

Ivan, 19, is a sixth-generation circus performer. Ivan's parents, www.WichitaFamily.com

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Alejandro and Lolis, have been traveling with Ringling Bros. for 21 years. Alejandro is a former trapeze artist and now serves as Animal Care Superintendent while Lolis, also a former member of the Flying Vargas trapeze troupe, is a costume designer.

Ivan is a part of the famous Clown Alley which makes it's appearance in Wichita during Ringling Bros. visit June 3-6 at Intrust Bank Arena.

“I’m what they call a sponge” Ivan and his family are a part of the Ringling Bros. Red Tour, Zing Zang Zoom. On its 139th edition, the Red Tour travels on a mile-long train that the performers, animals and crew call home for about 22 months of the two-year tour.

Between tours, Ivan lives in Tampa, Flor. where he doesn’t take much of a break. Soon after one tour ends, it’s time to begin rehearsing for the all-new performance.

This is Ivan’s second year being a clown in Clown Alley. It’s a role that he takes very seriously.

“I incorporated a lot of myself into the clowning,” said Ivan. “You don’t hide yourself in clowning, it’s an extension of yourself.”

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For Ivan, that translates into a breakdancing, tumbling, hip-hop loving clown.

“This is completely different, being a clown,” said Ivan. “It took a lot out of me to become this type of performer. I get to be involved with the people even more, we all get to interact with the people during the preshow, but being a clown I get to play with the people during the show. I like that part of it.”

Over the years traveling with the circus, first as just a child and now as a performer, Ivan has learned more than he can express.

“I’ve been here so long that I’ve learned from so many different people,” said Ivan. “I’m what they call a sponge.”

Ivan has tried out the trapeze, has been an acrobat and more.

“There are many things I’ve done, so many already, you name it and I’ve probably tried it,” he said. “I just take it one tour at a time, seeing what the next

tour has in store for me.”

Feeling the rush When Ivan was younger, his parents gave him the choice of joining the team and traveling with the circus, or living a so-called normal life in Tampa, Flor.

“I told them without hesitation that

I want to stay in the circus,” recalled Ivan. “I love the performing aspect, it’s an amazing feeling really. I wanted to follow in my family’s footsteps.”

When Ivan was barely a teenager he began performing in the show. He had been training as an acrobat since he was a little kid, but about six years ago Ivan tumbled his way into the spotlight in The Greatest Show on Earth.

“I was nervous before my first performance, I admit,” recalled Ivan.

“Even though I’d seen the show many times, I was nervous. But then you’re out there and people are cheering for what you did, that adrenaline just takes over.”

He hadn’t doubted it before, but after feeling the rush of the performance, Ivan was even more certain that the circus is where he belonged.

“The circus is just something so different,” said Ivan. “It’s a part of me. It’s where I grew up, it’s where I want to be.”

Ivan said he is fortunate to still be able to work closely with his parents and he credits the circus with giving him the opportunity to see places and experience things that he never would have otherwise done.

“Because of Ringling I’ve been to England, France, Brazil, so many different places,” said Ivan. “I remember being a kid in Madison Square Garden and watching my parents perform in front of all those people. Now I’ve performed there twice, it’s really an awesome feeling.”

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Going Above and beyond traditional treatment Trimmell and Anders share their comfortable, convenient office secrets with Wichita families

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y taking the stress and worry over the unknown out of orthodontic visits, doctors Justin Trimmell and Paul Anders are growing a practice where patients feel comfortable and well cared for.

Trimmell & Anders Orthodontics is a practice built on beliefs that the patient deserves the best possible care through top-of-the-line technology, a courteous staff and dedicated doctors who understand where the patient is coming from.

“We feel like we can perform the highest quality services at the most affordable price in an extremely friendly environment with the best technology available,” said Trimmell. “If you can go to a practice that has all of that, hopefully you'll be a very happy patient.”

Convenience and comfort With two locations, East—2143 N. Collective Lane, near K-96 and 21st Street—and West—10318 W. Maple, near the Maple and Maize intersection—

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sides of town, convenience is the name of the game at Trimmell & Anders. The practice is open five days a week as an added benefit to patients.

Step foot in their front doors and patients see the convenience factor carried over into an office filled with friendly people and equipment that will make a visit as comfortable as can be.

“We hope the minute you walk in the front door that you see friendly, smiling faces,” said Trimmell. “Then as you go with the treatment coordinator, you’ll experience more of the same. We’re friendly and easy to work with.”

Receptionists are ready to greet patients at the door, but there is also a self checkin kiosk so patients can immediately check in if the receptionist is on the phone or working with another patient.

As soon as the patient checks in at the self check-in screen, the doctors and staff in the back are alerted that the patient has arrived.

Conveniences such as the self check-in

system help Trimmell and Anders to stay on time, an aspect of their practice that the doctors feel is very important.

“We pride ourselves with being on time,” said Trimmell. “Hopefully that makes everything easier when patients know they can see us at their scheduled time.”

With patients coming to the office as often as every six weeks over the course of 18-24 months in braces, Trimmell and Anders know it’s important to establish a good relationship with patients and family members.

“We tell everyone up front what is going to be done, take the time to explain it to them,” said Anders. “But any questions, any concerns that you have along the way, you can stop me and ask me anytime.”

The doctors are more than happy to discuss different options and outline advantages and disadvantages to different procedures.

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When to visit an orthodontist The American Association of Orthodontists recommends visiting an orthodontist at age 7.

“A lot of dentists are good about recognizing signs of problems,” said Trimmell, pointing out that not all 7-year-olds need to be rushed to the orthodontist. “As long as you’re having regular visits to your dentist, you should know if there are concerns.”

But if a parent has concerns or would like their child to be seen by Trimmell or Anders, a referral from a dentist is not required.

“If you’re concerned for any reason, call and schedule a consultation,” said Trimmell. “Consultations are always complimentary. We’ll let you know what we see and if treatment is needed or not.”

At the complimentary consultation the doctor will take digital pictures and panoramic x-rays. Before any treatment is scheduled, patients and family members are aware of the treatment schedule being proposed, insurance information and estimated fees are discussed as well.

views and see what you wouldn’t be able to see otherwise.”

The software that the doctors use with the x-rays also can allow for digital diagrams of surgical procedures and can help with explanations for the

patient.

“It makes a big difference,” said Trimmell.

“We can figure out how best to go in, it is much more efficient for us and for the patient. All things we wouldn’t know from a traditional x-ray.”

Flexible payment plans are available, added Trimmell and Anders, and everything is outlined with the patient so there are no surprises along the way.

The latest and greatest When patients choose to step foot in Trimmell & Anders they are under the care of two sets of eyes who are using the best-available technology in the field.

For nearly two years the team has used an i-CAT, full-volume 3D x-ray machine.

The machine provides panoramic, digital diagrams so the doctors can essentially see from the inside out what condition the patient’s mouth is in.

“Like they say, a picture is worth a thousand words,” said Trimmell. “It just puts it all into a different view. Sometimes a traditional x-ray can be misleading.

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Dedicated doctors Trimmell, the son of an orthodontist, grew up in the field and decided to pursue a career in orthodontics during college.

He grew up in Hutchinson and when he and his wife were deciding where to open a practice after residency, Wichita was an obvious choice.

“Even though I grew up in Hutch, I feel like Wichita is home, too,” said Trimmell who now has two young sons. “Wichita is a great place to raise a family and a great place to have a practice.”

Trimmell opened the practice in 2004 and Anders joined after he completed residency in 2009.

Anders, a Wichita native and graduate of Wichita East High School’s International Baccalaureate, chose the orthodontic field because he knew he wanted a rewarding career with a lot of interaction with people.

“Our philosophy on treatment is so similar,” said Anders when discussing why he chose to join Trimmell’s practice.

“It was a no-brainer. We both really enjoy working with people and we treat patients the right way.”

One benefit patients of Trimmell & Anders have is the chance to have a built-in second opinion.

“That’s something that isn’t available elsewhere, you would have to go to two separate offices to have two doctors examine your case.” said Trimmell. “Our patients have two sets of eyes looking at every case.”

The doctors see a wide range of needs and see patients of all ages. Trimmell estimated that 60-70 percent of the practice is made up of patients under the age of 13 while the remaining 3040 percent is made up of those older than 13.

“We are trying to set ourselves apart with the highest-quality treatment,” said Trimmell. “It bothers me if I don’t feel like we have the best-available technology to help us treat our patients. We offer only the best here.”

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News and information from our partners at Wichita Public Schools

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District to offer online enrollment for 2010-11 year

he Wichita Public Schools is offering a convenient option for returning parents when they enroll their child for the 2010-2011 school year. The schools are offering online enrollment to allow parents to complete standard enrollment forms, pay for enrollment fees and school meals, and fill out free and reduced price lunch forms from a computer. The new online enrollment option will help streamline the enrollment process and cut down on printing as many enrollment forms. Some schools will have computers set up at school to allow parents to complete the forms online if they do not have access to a computer at home. The online access will be available July 6.

Parents will need a Parent Assist log on account for their child/children. Parents can go to the enrollment site and fill out the necessary forms that are required for all students. The common forms include the Pupil Information Form (PIF), medical information, policy acceptance forms, and emergency contacts. Schools will be sending the Parent Assist information, along with additional information on

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Lawrence Elementary students place color tiles to create a mosaic that will be displayed at West Douglas Park.

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tudents at Lawrence Elementary and Mayberry Cultural Arts and History Magnet are helping beautify the park next to their schools. Students during art class helped put together a mosaic that will be added to the walls of a new building at West Douglas Park.

The colorful mosaic was designed by art teaching specialist, Tina Murano.

The mosaic will be installed on the new building during the summer months.

“The students had fun helping with this project,” said Jeff Dohlman, art teacher at Lawrence. “They will be able to go to the park years from now and see the project they helped create. It gives them ownership in their community.”

online enrollment, home with students soon.

After completing the common enrollment documents, parents will be linked to their child’s school website to receive school-specific enrollment information, including school supplies and fees.

Secondary students will still be required to come to the school during enrollment to get their class schedules, ID badge and to sign policy forms. Elementary schools still encourage parents to come to the building to pay for latchkey and pick up other information.

Enrollment for the 2010-11 school year is July 28 – 30 and August 2 – 3.

Wilbur and Horace Mann rewarded for being active Students at Wilbur Middle School and Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet celebrated their commitment to staying healthy and active. The two schools earned assemblies with Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Brodie Croyle for their participation in Fuel Up to Play 60. The Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Football League and the Midwest Dairy Council, encourages students to be active for at least 60 minutes each day and to eat healthy foods. www.WichitaFamily.com

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Students celebrate Earth Day with First Lady

igh school students celebrated Earth Day with help from Stacy Parkinson, First Lady of Kansas.

Mrs. Parkinson visited South, MetroMeridian, West and Southeast on April 22 to learn more about the schools’ student-driven “Go Green” activities.

This year, high school students started a district-wide recycling program in their schools. The students are focusing their efforts on recycling plastic pop and water bottles, along with other recycling efforts. First Lady Parkinson met with the students on August 31, 2009 when the program was just beginning. She said she wanted to come back when the program was established and Earth Day was the perfect opportunity to see the students’ progress.

Students at each high school created decorative trees made out of recycled materials. Some trees are made from plastic bottles, others from scrap metal from the metals classes, others from recycled paper. First Lady Parkinson judged each school’s decorative trees, as well as the school’s recycling initiatives and how they have involved

Kansas First Lady Stacy Parkinson pours the first shovel of dirt as South High School students planted a tree for Earth Day

the entire school in the recycling program.

At Metro-Meridian, she looked at birds the students made out of recycled materials that are displayed throughout the school.

At South, she helped students plant a tree on the school’s grounds.

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tudents at Mayberry Cultural Arts and History Magnet brought home the 1st Place Trophy Overall from the state Lego Robotics competition.

Seventh-grade students Brett Gile, Nicole Harmon, Karen Johnson, Kobe Mosteller, Zach Powell and Allie Simon competed against 59 teams from across Kansas.

The students spent three months building and programming their robots to get ready for the competition. They competed in 5 events: Speed Limit, Search and Destroy; There and Back, Maze Solver and Mystery Event. The boys’ team earned 3rd place medals in the Mystery Event, where they didn’t know what they had to do until it was announced at the competition. The students had to build and program their robot quickly for the event.

Mayberry’s Robotics Team is coached

by Ginger Merlau and Sheri Baringer.

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Mayberry received the First Place Trophy Overall in the state robotics competition on April 9.

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SUMMER FUN! Activities abound in Wichita and surrounding cities

Botanica

701 Amidon St., 67203. 264-0448. www.botanica.org Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. (These are seasonal hours, April-October) Prices: Children age 2 and under are free; age 3-12 are $3; age 13-61 are $7; and age 62 and older are $6.

Memberships start at $55 for families.

Try out one of the many childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programs that Botanica has to offer.

Garden Sprouts or Creature Features on Tuesdays and Funday Friday activities.

Costs vary and registration is required.

Exploration Place

300 N. McLean Blvd., 67203. 6600600. www.exploration.org Hours: Sunday and Monday noon to 5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Prices: Children age 4 and under are free; age 4-11 are $6; age 12-64 are $9.50; and age 65 and older are $8.

CyberDome Theater and MiniGolf are an additional cost. Family memberships start at $75.

There are summer camps available, GROSSOLOGY Family Workshops on Thursday and Saturday mornings and

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a storytime called Grandmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Closet which takes place on Tuesday and Saturday mornings. Costs vary and registrations is required for many of the events.

Great Plains Nature Center

6232 E. 29th Street North, 67220.

683-5499. www.gpnc.org Hours: Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Prices: Admission to Great Plains Nature Center is free for all ages.

Great Plains Nature Center is a great place to spend the day exploring. There are trails outside that are perfect for walks and picnics with all ages of children.

Inside the Nature Center there are a variety of classes, tours and programs for children and families to experience.

There are also fishing clinics and several fun events that lead children on tours of the trails while learning about all the wildlife along the way. Classes vary in cost and registration is usually required.

Check out the website for details or call during business hours.

Sedgwick County Zoo

5555 Zoo Blvd., 67212. 660-9453. www.scz.org Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except Tuesday.

Prices: Children age 2 and under are free; age 3-11 are $7; age 12-61 are $11.50; senior citizens age 62 and older are $7. Memberships start at $60 per year for a household and include unlimited visits.

Twilight Tuesday hours are 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wet and Wild Days are www.WichitaFamily.com

67212. 337-9456. www.wichita.lib.ks.us/programs/kids. htm

Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m. Splash in the sprinklers and play water games.

Hours: Vary between locations. Call your local branch for hours.

Kids Bowl Free

The link above lists the many events offered by the local libraries. Take advantage of these free, age-appropriate programs for families. There are music times, story times, toddle times, reading clubs, water activities, puppet shows, craft events, special guests and so much more.

Andover Public Library

1511 E. Central Ave., Andover, 67002.

558-3500. www.andoverlibrary.org Hours: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Andover Public Library offers summer reading programs and many other activities for kids of all ages beginning in June. Visit the library website and click on the “Children’s Library” link to see a complete listing of summer activities at the Andover Public Library.

Derby Public Library

1600 E. Walnut Grove, Derby, 67037.

788-0760. www.derbylibrary.com The Derby Library offers a summer of fun for kids and teens. Reading programs, fun visitors and other exciting events are listed at the Library’s website in the calendar of events.

www.kidsbowlfree.com Visit the website and sign up each of your kids. It’s free to join and members receive coupons for two free games of bowling per child every single day of the summer. The program runs from May 1 to August 31. All children age 15 and under are eligible for two free games each day. Shoes must be rented separately. Upgrade from the free program to a the Family Pass program for $24.95. The Family Pass allows up to four adult family members to bowl two free games each day with the children.

The coupons are only redeemable at participating bowling alleys, the website has a list. Currently, Seneca Bowl—1909 S. Seneca, 67213—and Thunderbird Bowl—2440 S. Oliver St., 67210—are the participating locations in Wichita.

This is a fun, free way to treat your kids to something entertaining and cool during the hot summer months.

Tanganyika Wildlife Park

1000 S. Hawkins Ln., Goddard, 67052. 794-8954. www.twpark.com Hours: May through September, daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Prices: Children age 3 and under are free; age 3-12 $7.99; adult admission is $11.99; seniors age 60-89 $8.99; seniors age 90 and up are free.

$2.50 tickets for all movies.

Carousel Skate Center

312 N. West St., 67203. 942-4505. www.carouselskate.net Hours: Saturdays from 1:30 to 4 p.m. are Family Skate Sessions. Skate to G-rated Top 40 music videos an country music.

Starting June 2, Wednesday afternoons from 1:30 to 4 p.m. there will be a special skate session during the summer at a low cost.

Prices: On Saturday afternoons during the Family Session, cost is $5.50 per skater and additional $1.50 for skate rental. The Wednesday afternoon session will cost only $4 and that includes skate rental.

Wichita Ice Center

505 West Maple St., 67213. 3379199. www.wichitaicecenter.com Hours: Public skating hours change monthly. Check out the website or call to be sure of hours.

Prices: Age 4 and under are free; all other ages are $6 and skate rental is an additional $2. A family pack that includes admission and skate rental for four people is $25.

The Ice Center offers special days at discounted rates so watch out for those to score a good deal. There are also themed skating session such as cartoon skate when you get to skate with cartoon characters, Rock N Skate with a live DJ and Disco Skate with a live DJ and disco music. Dress for the weather, it is 50 degrees in the Ice Center.

Northrock Theater Summer Wichita Public Libraries Central Branch: 223 S. Main, 67202.

Vacation Movie Series Wichita Art Museum 3151 North Penstemon St., 67226. 261-8500.

636-5432. www.dtmovies.com

The Summer movie series begins June 15 and runs through August 5. Different movies show each week and tickets cost $2.50. Contact the theater or look on the website for show times and other details.

Palace West

535 South Ridge Road Circle. 6919700. www.palacemovies.com www.WichitaFamily.com

Alford Branch: 3447 S. Meridian, 67217. 337-9119.

Angelou Northeast Branch: 3051 E. 21st Street, 67214. 688-9580.

Comotara Branh (inside Dillon’s): 2244 N. Rock Road, 67226. 688-9350.

Evergreen Branch: 2601 N. Arkansas, 67204. 303-8181.

Linwood Park Branch: 1901 S. Kansas, 67211. 337-9125.

Orchard Park Branch: 4808 W. 9th, 67212. 337-9084.

Planeview Community Library: 2820 S. Roosevelt. 973-7609.

Rockwell Branch: 5939 E. 9th, 67208.

688-9361.

Westlink Branch: 8515 Bekemeyer,

1400 W. Museum Blvd., 67203. 2684921. www.wichitaartmuseum.org Hours: Sunday noon to 5 p.m.; Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Monday.

Prices: Children 5 and under free; students with student ID and youth age 5-17 $3; age 18 and older $7; seniors age 60 and older $5. Admission on Saturday is always free.

The Art Museum offers Art Start classes and interactive Family ArtVentures. Contact the Art Museum for dates and to register.

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Museum of World Treasures 835 E. 1st St. N., 67202. 263-1311. www.worldtreasures.org

Hours: Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.

Prices: Children age 3 and under are free; age 4-12 $6.95; adults are $8.95; and seniors age 60 and older are $7.95.

Check out the website or contact the 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday museum for updated times and dates and Tuesday. for children’s programs which include Discover Days, camps and more.

Prices: Children age 4 and under are free; age 4-11 $5.50; age 12-17 $6; age 18-61 $7.75; senior citizens age 62 and older $6.50. Get a group of Old Cowtown Museum 1865 Museum Blvd., 67203. 219- 15 or more paying visitors together and your price will drop by more than 1871. a dollar per person. www.oldcowtown.org Hours: Season hours, April 15-Dec. Experience history with your kids by 15, 2010 are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. exploring the grounds at Cowtown.

Wednesday through Saturday, noon to

Wichita Children’s Theatre – Picnic Theatre

201 LuLu, 67211. For reservations call 262-2282. www.wctdc.com This summer the Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center is once again presenting Picnic Theatre. Shows will include The Three Little Pigs, Peter Rabbit and Cinderella. There are shows scheduled for mornings, lunch pizza matinees, and dinner pizza shows.

Show times vary and tickets cost $5.50 for morning shows and $7 for lunch and evening pizza shows. The Picnic Theatre is always a fun, family-friendly activity.

Call or check the website for specific days and times for showings.

The Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center also has a large variety of classes available. Check out the website or call for details.

Music Theatre of Wichita

Shows are at Century II, Box office phone is 265-3107. www.musictheatreofwichita.org July 21-25, Music Theatre of Wichita will be presenting the family-friendly, award-winning show, Annie. Ticket prices range from $18 to $55.

Contact the box office or check out the website to order tickets and for more information.

OJ Watson Park

3022 S. McLean Blvd., 67217. 5299940. www.wichitagov.org Hours: The Park’s summer hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Rides operate

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9 a.m. to noon and 4 to 8 p.m. on weekdays and noon to 8 p.m. on weekends. Miniature golf is open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Prices: The park is free but there are fees for rides and fees for some of the activities, such as miniature golf.

There are 100 picnic tables, a large lake, playground equipment, charcoal grills, a concession stand, a miniature train ride, miniature golf, pedal boats and much more to do at this public park.

Bradley Fair Summer Concerts

Rock Road at 21st St., 630-9990.

Every Thursday in June and the first Thursday in July, professional jazz performances will take place outside at Bradley Fair Plaza. The concerts start at 7:30 p.m. Shows are free to everyone.

On July 1, the final week of the concert series, enjoy fireworks after the show at 9:30 p.m.

Lowes Build and Grow Clinics www.lowesbuildandgrow.com Hours: Saturday at 10 a.m.

Price: Free!

Go to the website to sign up for projects at the Loweâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s closest to your home. Most of the projects have suggested ages so you will know before signing up if they are appropriate for your child. Projects are free but you must register to attend.

Michaels

www.michaels.com/theknack Visit the website for store locations and for information on local events, many of which are free, where children can decorate cookies, design fun crafts and more. The website also is a good resource for at-home projects to do with children of a variety of ages.

Home Depot hosts kids workshops on the first Saturday of each month. The workshops are free between 9 a.m. and noon. Check the website for project listings and for store locations.

Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center

1100 N. Plum, Hutchinson, 67501.

1-800-397-0330. www.cosmo.org Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday noon to 5 p.m.

Prices: Children under age 3 are free; age 3-12 and seniors age 60 and older are $15; age 12 to 59 are $17. These prices include admission to the museum as well as an IMAX movie. Tickets to attend only a movie or only the museum are less.

The Cosmosphere has been a fun, educational activity for many years.

Take the short trip to Hutchinson and spend the day exploring the museum, learning about space and see a movie in the theater.

Kansas Underground Salt Museum

www.homedepot.com Price: Free!

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Rock River Rapids

1900 E. James St., Derby, 67037. 788POOL or 788-3363. www.rockriverrappids.com Hours: 12:30 to 7 p.m. daily.

Prices: Children age 2 and under are free; age 3-17 are $7; age 18 and older are $8. Season passes are available for $65.

Wichita Sprinkler parks 205 E. Douglas 334 N. Mead, Old Town Plaza 720 Nims, Riverside Park 1647 N. Yale, 16th and Vassar 1323 S. Topeka, Bayley Broadway 2121 W. 31st St. South New Market Square

and

Wichita public pools

Wichita Department of Park & Recreation, 455 N. Main, 11th floor, 67202. 2684361. www.wichita.gov

3504 E. Avenue G., Hutchinson, 67501.

1-866-755-3450. www.undergroundmuseum.org

Hours: Hours vary, contact your local pool for hours. All pools are closed on Monday.

Hours: Closed Monday, Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 1 to 6 p.m. Reservations are recommended.

Prices: Cash only. Children age 17 and under are $2; age 18 and older are $3. Family rate of $8 admits up to six people, one must be an adult.

Prices: Children must be 4 to be admitted due to mine safety regulations. Children age 4-12 are $7.30; adults are $13.10; seniors age 60 and old, active military and AAA members are $11.80. Tickets for the Dark Ride are an additional $2.50.

Aley, 1800 S. Seneca. 838-9685.

Boston, Harry & Woodlawn. 8389686.

College Hill, 304 S. Circle. 838-9687.

Country Acres, Central & Ridge. 8389688.

Edgemoor, 9th & Edgemoor. 8389689.

Evergreen, 27th & Woodland. 8389690.

Harvest, 9500 W. Provincial. 8389691.

Linwood, 1900 S. Hydraulic. 8389692.

McAdams, 1556 N. Ohio. 838-9693.

Minisa, 13th & Jeanette. 838-9694.

Orchard, 9th & Clara. 838-9695.

Water: YMCA

www.ymcawichita.org

Home Depot Kids Workshops

a day swimming by purchasing a day pass at any location. Individual passes are $10 or a family can swim for $18 for the entire day.

Outdoor waterparks are available at the Northwest, North, South and Andover branch locations of the YMCA. Waterpark access is free for YMCA members. Nonmembers can also spend

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Have you ever been to Yellowstone National Park? If so, you may have seen Old Faithful. It is a cone-shaped geyser that erupts about every 91 minutes, shooting 3,700 to 8,400 gallons of boiling water into the air.

A group of explorers discovered Old Faithful in 1870. They were surprised to see it, and after watching it for a while, they named it Old Faithful because of its regular eruptions.

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3) Tigers growl and often go after campers’ food. Fact or Fiction?

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6) Owls do most of their hooting during the day. Fact or Fiction?

7) Bullfrogs croak so loud they can often be heard miles away.

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9) Crickets squawk. Fact or Fiction?

10) Fish rarely make any noise, other than an occasional splash when they jump up out of the water. Fact or Fiction?

Answers: 1) Fact, 2) Fiction, geese honk; ducks quack, 3) Fiction, you won’t find tigers at campgrounds, but you may find bears and they like to get into campers’ food, 4) Fiction, rattlesnakes are the only snakes with a rattle on their tails, 5) Fact, 6) Fiction, owls mostly sleep during the day, 7) Fact, 8) Fiction, hawks like to dine on squirrels, 9) Fiction, crickets chirp; hawks squawk, 10) Fact

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