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AMARILLO CHILDRENS EDUCATION • ENTERTAINMENT • HEALTH • SAFETY
HIDDEN TREASURES:
What’s kid to do? What can we do with the kids this summer? Here’s a list of fun places to take the kids that you may not know of or may have forgotten about.
Whether you are looking for something fun for the whole family or a uniquely entertaining date night, you will not go wrong at Lights Off Golf. Along with glow-in-the-dark miniature golf, Lights Off Golf also has a spacious party area ready for your reservation now. in Amarillo! 7701 I-40, Westgate Mall entrance #3, 806-331-3363.
Amarillo Rock Climbing House, or A.R.C.H., is located at 500 S. Fannin in Amarillo. The facilities main function is to encourage the sport of climbing in the Amarillo area by teaching people how to climb safely and providing a facility for the climbing veteran. All necessary equipment is available to rent.
Built in 1970, the Virgil Henson Activities Center has recently undergone renovations. With membership, you gain access to the center’s many features: Recreational Pool — Bring the kids for a day at the recreation pool equipped with a water slide, lazy river and vortex pool. They also provide services for various events, such as youth groups, trust building exercises and of course, a unique and fun place for birthday parties. (806) 418-2431.
Bowling Lanes — Make it a date night or game night with buddies in the eight-lane bowling alley, complete with automatic scoring system and the option for lunar bowling. 806-651-2323. Amarillo’s Only indoor Lazer Tag. Xtreme Lazer Tag is now open! Locally owned, family fun with great party service.
Summer Hours: MONDAY: Closed for private parties TUESDAY: Closed for private parties WEDNESDAY: NEW HOURS 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Buy one get one: buy a game, get a game free or buy an unlimited pass, get an unlimited pass free! THURSDAY: NEW HOURS 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. $3 Thursday: all games are only $3 FRIDAY: Family Fun Day- NEW HOURS 2 p.m. – 11 p.m. With a child’s paid admission a parent gets a 1/2 off admission SATURDAY: 12 p.m.- 11 p.m. SUN 2 p.m.- 7 p.m.
At JNJ Xtreme Lazer Tag there are no age restrictions. Parents may go in (un-vested) with young children to supervise or assist. Family and adult only tournaments coming soon! 2503 SW 45th, 806-367-8954.
Climbing Tower — Climbers can give the 40 foot tall climbing tower fashioned after the Light House structure in Palo Duro Canyon a try. The towerhas paths for amateurs and experts, so everyone with an adventurous spirit can give it a try.
Founded in 1997, Skate Plex of Amarillo’s only indoor rink and open year round. Great exercise and fun for the whole family that is out of the heat! Great place for birthday parties also. 9721 S. Coulter Rd, 806-351-0000. With five library branches in Amarillo, there’s sure to be an Amarillo Public Library located near you. Aside from browsing the shelves, the branches also provide various activities, including multiple story times throughout the week and kid-friendly movie and cartoon showings, for children. www.amarillopubliclibrary.org
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Song of the Eagle 7:00pm Kwahadi Museum of the American Eagle 9151 I-40 East July 7
Words of Wonder East Branch Library, 2232 SE 27th
3:30pm
July 8
Toddler Tuesdays 3:30pm While this program will be primarily for children ages 2 to 5, families with children of all ages are encouraged to participate. Event is free with museum admission. Panhandle Plains Historic Museum, 2503 4th Avenue.
The Route 66 roadside attraction is quirky, but don’t underestimate Candillac Ranch’s potential for fun. Stanley Marsh 3 created the oddity - 10 Cadillacs buried in the middle of a field - for entertainment. Vandalism is encouraged, so don’t forget your spraypaint! Leave a message for future onlookers to find.
Discover Palo Duro Canyon on a one of a kind, fun and educational Elkins Ranch Jeep Tour! Slow, gentle exploration in comfortable, customized open air vehicles. Reservation recommended, children 3 & under free. 806-488-2100.
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY:
The Palo Duro Canyon Zip Line is a dynamic development for outdoor recreation with a focus on adventure for all ages. The certified guides are going brought to you by Old Karz to take you on an experience of a life time. Rappelling Rebel with a Cause ...and effect 2:30pm is the high excitement aspect of sport climbing. July 3 Explore the lives of scandalous scientists throughout history, Experience the exhilarating 13 stories of natural rock! and prove the theory of gravity by playing water balloon volleyball. Open The tandem ride is for riders under 60lbs. The brake to those who have completed fifth grade. system is “passive” which means no input is required North Branch Library 1500 NE 24th
Kalendar of Events...
TEXAS’ Outdoor Musical Drama Dinner at 6pm • Show at 8:30pm Palo Duro Canyon, 11450 Park Road 5 Family Fun Night Southwest Pool, Bell and 45th
6:00pm
July 4
Pizza Pinwheels
Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated crescent roll dough 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 24 slices pepperoni 1 (14 ounce) can pizza sauce Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). On a large baking sheet, pinch the 8 crescent roll dough triangles into 4 rectangles. Layer each rectangle with 6 slices of pepperoni and even amounts of mozzarella cheese. Roll tightly lengthwise and slice each into 4 or more pieces.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Serve with pizza sauce for dipping. thanks Rocking T!
July 9
TEXAS’ Outdoor Musical Drama Dinner at 6pm • Show at 8:30pm Palo Duro Canyon, 11450 Park Road 5
6:00pm
AGN Media July 4th Fireworks Festival 6:00:pm The largest annual event in the Panhandle, held since 1954, this year’s lineup will include, food, games, live music from Zac Wilkerson, Vic Fontana & the Automatics, and a custom-designed fireworks show. Onsite pay-to-park funds will benefit AMBUCS. John S Stiff Park
July 11
Saturday Is Storytime Barnes and Noble Booksellers
2:00pm
Words of Wonder East Branch Library, 2232 SE 27th
3:30pm
TEXAS’ Outdoor Musical Drama Dinner at 6pm • Show at 8:30pm Palo Duro Canyon, 11450 Park Road 5
6:00pm
7:00-9:00pm
High Noon on the Square: 12-1:00pm Amarillo Opera Artists in Training and Summer Youth Musical ‘Oliver Free concert series with a Chick-fil-A Lunch for $7 Potter County Courthouse, 6th and Taylor Street TEXAS’ Outdoor Musical Drama Dinner at 6pm • Show at 8:30pm Palo Duro Canyon, 11450 Park Road 5
6:00pm 7:00-9:00pm
Song of the Eagle Kwahadi Museum of the American Eagle 9151 I-40 East
7:00pm
TEXAS’ Outdoor Musical Drama Dinner at 6pm • Show at 8:30pm Palo Duro Canyon, 11450 Park Road 5
6:00pm
July 12
Saturday Is Storytime Barnes and Noble Booksellers
2:00pm
Words of Wonder East Branch Library, 2232 SE 27th
3:30pm
TEXAS’ Outdoor Musical Drama Dinner at 6pm • Show at 8:30pm Palo Duro Canyon, 11450 Park Road 5
6:00pm
Song of the Eagle Kwahadi Museum of the American Eagle 9151 I-40 East
7:00pm
Full Moon Hike 8:30pm Meet at the dirt parking lot on Alternate Road 5. Palo Duro Canyon, 11450 Park Road 5 July 14
Words of Wonder East Branch Library, 2232 SE 27th
3:30pm
July 15
PJ Story Time Northwest Branch Amarillo Public Library 6100 W 9th
7:00pm
Family Fun Night Southeast Pool, Ross Osage and 34th July 16
7:00-9:00pm
TEXAS’ Outdoor Musical Drama Dinner at 6pm • Show at 8:30pm Palo Duro Canyon, 11450 Park Road 5 Family Fun Night Thompson Pool, Thompson Park
6:00pm
7:00pm-9:00pm
TEXAS’ Outdoor Musical Drama Dinner at 6pm • Show at 8:30pm Palo Duro Canyon, 11450 Park Road 5
July 17
Family Fun Night Southwest Pool, Bell and 45th
6:00pm 7:00-9:00pm
Children’s Nature Program 7:30pm Learn about snakes in the park. Appropriate for children in grades 1 through 5. Meet at covered area at Old West Stables. Palo Duro Canyon, 11450 Park Road 5 July 18
TEXAS’ Outdoor Musical Drama Dinner at 6pm • Show at 8:30pm Palo Duro Canyon, 11450 Park Road 5
6:00pm
Song of the Eagle 7:00pm Kwahadi Museum of the American Eagle 9151 I-40 East
Song of the Eagle 7:00pm Kwahadi Museum of the American Eagle 9151 I-40 East July 5
7:00pm
Family Fun Night Thompson Pool, Thompson Park
Canyon’s Independence Day Celebration Activities Include a Fair, parade, party, Restless Heart concert and more. Downtown Canyon Learn about the Longhorns 4:00-9:00pm Meet at the Longhorn pasture across from the Headquarters office. Palo Duro Canyon, 11450 Park Road 5
PJ Story Time Northwest Branch Amarillo Public Library 6100 W 9th
Starlight Theater: The Buster Bledsoe Band 7:00pm Sam Houston Park
7:00-9:00pm
Children’s Nature Program 7:30-8:30pm Learn about animal tracks and how to identify various animals in the park. Appropriate for children in grades 1 through 5. Meet at covered area at Old West Stables. Palo Duro Canyon, 11450 Park Road
6:00pm
Family Fun Night Southeast Pool, Ross Osage and 34th
from riders which frees up riders to enjoy the ride and with our tandem system that means enjoying the ride with a little one safely attached. Amarillo’s stretch of Historic Route 66 is a mile of restaurants, antique shops and quaint architectural buildings along Sixth Ave. between Georgia and Western Sts. Now, it’s easy to get up and down the entire street thanks to the new Trolley Express. It operates on Saturday from 12 noon to 5 p.m. A $2 fare gets the rider unlimited on and off access for the day. The trolley also goes to downtown’s Polk St. For more information call 806-220-8866.
TEXAS’ Outdoor Musical Drama Dinner at 6pm • Show at 8:30pm Palo Duro Canyon, 11450 Park Road 5
July 19
Saturday Is Storytime Barnes and Noble Booksellers
2:00pm
Words of Wonder East Branch Library, 2232 SE 27th
3:30pm
TEXAS’ Outdoor Musical Drama Dinner at 6pm • Show at 8:30pm Palo Duro Canyon, 11450 Park Road 5
6:00pm
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Song of the Eagle Kwahadi Museum of the American Eagle 9151 I-40 East
806-376-8663
7:00pm
Kids in Business 2014 Westgate Mall developed KIDS IN BUSINESS to encourage young people between the ages of 6 and 15 to learn about business, to make money and to have fun while running their own businesses. Come up with a business idea, then complete a Lease Application Form and return it to Westgate Mall no later than 9 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4. Interviews will be conducted to select the participants for the 2014 Kids in Business event. Participants will be chosen on the basis of their business plan, and limited to 35 businesses total. For more information call (806) 358-7221, ext. 104. Applications Due: June 4, 9 p.m. Orientation: June 17, 6:30 p.m. Event: July 19, 1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Westgate Mall. July 21
Words of Wonder East Branch Library, 2232 SE 27th
3:30pm
TEXAS’ Outdoor Musical Drama Dinner at 6pm • Show at 8:30pm Palo Duro Canyon, 11450 Park Road 5
6:00pm
Words of Wonder East Branch Library, 2232 SE 27th
3:30pm
TEXAS’ Outdoor Musical Drama Dinner at 6pm • Show at 8:30pm Palo Duro Canyon, 11450 Park Road 5
6:00pm
July 22
PJ Story Time Northwest Branch Amarillo Public Library 6100 W 9th Family Fun Night Southeast Pool, Ross Osage and 34th July 23
July 24
7:00pm
Words of Wonder East Branch Library, 2232 SE 27th
3:30pm
TEXAS’ Outdoor Musical Drama Dinner at 6pm • Show at 8:30pm Palo Duro Canyon, 11450 Park Road 5
6:00pm
Song of the Eagle Kwahadi Museum of the American Eagle 9151 I-40 East
7:00pm
July 28
Words of Wonder East Branch Library, 2232 SE 27th
3:30pm
TEXAS’ Outdoor Musical Drama Dinner at 6pm • Show at 8:30pm Palo Duro Canyon, 11450 Park Road 5
6:00pm
Song of the Eagle Kwahadi Museum of the American Eagle 9151 I-40 East
7:00pm
PJ Story Time Northwest Branch Amarillo Public Library 6100 W 9th
7:00pm
7:00-9:00pm
TEXAS’ Outdoor Musical Drama Dinner at 6pm • Show at 8:30pm Palo Duro Canyon, 11450 Park Road 5
6:00pm
Family Fun Night Thompson Pool, Thompson Park
7:00-9:00pm
Family Fun Night Southwest Pool, Bell and 45th
7:00-9:00pm
July 25-27 Just Between Friends-Consignment Sale Regency Room, Entrance # 4 & 5 Friday and Saturday: 9:00 am-9:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am-3:00 pm This event is free and open to the public. For additional information, contact Stephanie Bass, 806.674.7858. Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S Buchanan. July 25
National Day of the Cowboy 9:00am-5:00pm American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Museum 2601 I-40 East
Learn about the Longhorns 4:00-9:00pm Meet at the Longhorn pasture across from the Headquarters office. Palo Duro Canyon, 11450 Park Road 5 TEXAS’ Outdoor Musical Drama Dinner at 6pm • Show at 8:30pm Palo Duro Canyon, 11450 Park Road 5
6:00pm
Song of the Eagle Kwahadi Museum of the American Eagle 9151 I-40 East
7:00pm
Do you have a listing or event to add to our monthly kid’s and family Calendar of Events? Email to: amarillo@ americanclassifieds.com
Despicable Me 2’ 9:15pm Part of Canyon Main Street’s Movie Night on the Square Series Randall County Courthouse, 501 16th St July 26
Saturday Is Storytime 2:00pm Barnes and Noble Booksellers
Egg Carton Bird Feeder
Materials Egg Carton String Scissors Glue Bird Seed
Instructions 1. Carefully cut off top of egg carton and punch hole in four corners. 2. Cut two pieces of string about a foot long each. 3. Thread string through holes diagonally and tie ends into knots over corners. Use a dab of glue for extra security. 4. Add bird seed and enjoy the birds!
July 7th-11th Pterodactly Training - Summer Camp - 3 years old Superhero School - Kids Camp 4-5 years old Treasure Island (1st & 2nd Grade) Summer Camp Vet Tech (3rd&4th Grades) Summer Camp Muddle Magic (5th & 6th Grade) Summer Camp Advanced Robotics (7th & 8th Grade) Summer Camp Half day camps $95/week for non-members and $70/week for members Full Day camps $195/week for non-members and $170/week for members. Pre Care (7:45-9am) $30 per week, After-Care (4:00-5:15pm) $30 per week CAMP HOURS: Morning camps 9am-Noon, Afternoon Camps 1-4pm, Full Day Camps 9am-4pm. Jason’s Deli lunches are available for $40 per week Don Harrington Discovery Center, 1200 Streit Drive
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Junior Invertebrate Keeper’ - Zoo Camp Want to be a zookeeper when you grow up? In this camp, you will work with keepers preparing meals, cleaning exhibits, and studying animal behavior. You will also go behind the scenes and help prepare enrichment activities for animals such as our lions, tigers, bears and monkeys. On the last day of camp, family, friends and zoo staff will stop by to learn more about your camp adventures. Amarillo Zoo . July 7th-18th Texas Academy of Performing Arts Summer Theatre Camp Cost $300. Ages 9-13. Texas Academy of Performing Arts, 3701 Plains Blvd #25. July 8th-11th Amarillo Museum of Art - Summer Art Camps Ages 6-11, Cost $90, Members $81. Put Yourself in the Picture / Art with POP. Amarillo Museum of Art, 2200 S Washington July 14th-18th Lil Einsteins (3 years old) Summer Camp T-Rex Trouble ( 4-5 years old) Summer Camp Spies 101 (1st and 2nd Grade) Summer Camp Artist’s Paradise (3rd & 4th Grade) Summer Camp Bizarre Building (5th & 6th Grade) Summer Camp Half day camps $95/week for non-members and $70/week for members Full Day camps $195/week for non-members and $170/week for members. Pre Care (7:45-9am) $30 per week, After-Care (4:00-5:15pm) $30 per week CAMP HOURS: Morning camps 9am-Noon, Afternoon Camps 1-4pm, Full Day Camps 9am-4pm. Jason’s Deli lunches are available for $40 per week Don Harrington Discovery Center, 1200 Streit Drive Junior Carnivore Keeper - Zoo Kids Camp Want to be a zookeeper when you grow up? In this camp, you will work with keepers preparing meals, cleaning exhibits, and studying animal behavior. You will also go behind the scenes and help prepare enrichment activities for animals such as our lions, tigers, bears and monkeys. On the last day of camp, family, friends and zoo staff will stop by to learn more about your camp adventures. Amarillo Zoo July 15th-18th Amarillo Museum of Art - Summer Camp 9:00am-12:00pm Ages 6-11, Cost $90, Members $81. In the Heart of the City / Mini Monets Amarillo Museum of Art, 2200 S Washington July 21st-25th Color Explosion (3 year old) Summer Camp Dr Suess Science (4-5 year olds) Summer Camp Climate Control (1st & 2nd Graders) Summer Camp Engineering Genius (3rd&4th Grades) Summer Camp Marine Biology (5th&6th Grades) Summer Camp Half day camps $95/week for non-members and $70/week for members Full Day camps $195/week for non-members and $170/week for members. Pre Care (7:45-9am) $30 per week, After-Care (4:00-5:15pm) $30 per week CAMP HOURS: Morning camps 9am-Noon, Afternoon Camps 1-4pm, Full Day Camps 9am-4pm. Jason’s Deli lunches are available for $40 per week Don Harrington Discovery Center, 1200 Streit Drive Junior Reptile & Amphibian Keeper - Zoo Kids Camp Want to be a zookeeper when you grow up? In this camp, you will work with keepers preparing meals, cleaning exhibits, and studying animal behavior. You will also go behind the scenes and help prepare enrichment
activities for animals such as our lions, tigers, bears and monkeys. On the last day of camp, family, friends and zoo staff will stop by to learn more about your camp adventures. Amarillo Zoo. July 22nd-25th Amarillo Museum of Arts - Summer Art Camps 9:00am-12:00pm Ages 6-11. $90 per week. (Members $81). Go Fish / British Invasion. Amarillo Museum of Art, 2200 S Washington Amarillo Museum of Art - Summer Art Camp 1:30-3:30pm Ages 12-15, Cost $70 per week (members $63), drawing, Amarillo Museum of Art, 2200 S Washington. July 28th-Aug 1st Junior Invertebrate Keeper - Zoo Kids Camp Want to be a zookeeper when you grow up? In this camp, you will work with keepers preparing meals, cleaning exhibits, and studying animal behavior. You will also go behind the scenes and help prepare enrichment activities for animals such as our lions, tigers, bears and monkeys. On the last day of camp, family, friends and zoo staff will stop by to learn more about your camp adventures. Amarillo Zoo. Pirate School (4-5 years old) Summer Camp Survival School (1st & 2nd Grade ) Summer Camp Space Exploration (3rd&4th Grades) Summer Camp Awesome Anatomy (5th & 6th Grade) Summer Camp Half day camps $95/week for non-members and $70/week for members Full Day camps $195/week for non-members and $170/week for members. Pre Care (7:45-9am) $30 per week, After-Care (4:00-5:15pm) $30 per week CAMP HOURS: Morning camps 9am-Noon, Afternoon Camps 1-4pm, Full Day Camps 9am-4pm. Jason’s Deli lunches are available for $40 per week Don Harrington Discovery Center, 1200 Streit Drive. Amarillo Museum of Art - Summer Art Camp 10:00-11:00am Children Ages 4-5, Cost $45, Members $40. Amarillo Museum of Art, 2200 S Washington.