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plishments and milestones Everyone’s journey is unique and important, and I wish all of you many more future celebrations in the coming years! Once the party dust settles, it will be time for summer camps, vacations, beach time, and hopefully some well deserved relaxation. Wilmington is always full of fun activities for the whole family, all summer long! Check out our calendar online for

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Fishing with Fathers and Big Kid Day at the Fit for Fun Center is for ages 9 and under and features fishing games, crafts and goldfish snacks. No pre-registration is required. This fun activity will be held on Saturday, June 15th from 9am-12pm and is wonderful opportunity for dads to have some special one-on-one time with their kids. Cost for the event is only $5, so swim on over for some Father’s Day fun! Visit www.wilmingtonnc.gov for more information.

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Teaching Kids About Home Composting Cape Fear Shakespeare on the Green In association with the City of Wilmington, Cape Fear Shakespeare on the Green once again entertains us this summer with free outdoor performances at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater for ALL PERFORMANCES 8PM Gates open at 6:30 the whole family! productions will start with Love’s Come early andThis picnic year’s on the green, or enjoy a snack at our concession Labour’s Lost. This is aFREE hormone-driven ADMISSIONbattle of wits and genders. King Ferdinand and his buddies make an oath to swear Greenfield Lake Amphitheater ∙ off women for three years inINFORMATION the name of study. The Princess of FOR MORE 910∙399∙2878 capefearshakespeare.com France arrives with her ladies on matters of state. Will the guys “Our future, continuing the tradition of Eastern North Carolina’s oldest and largest Free outdoor Shakespeare Festival.” stay true to their oath or fall victim to the lady’s charms? The banter flies as chaos and comedy ensue. Will love be gained or will it be lost? TAKE CAROLINA BEACH ROAD TO TENNESSEE AVENUE

Do you tell your kids to stop playing in the dirt? Give up that losing battle and make their dirt play more productive with composting. Composting is very simple, costs virtually nothing and is one of the easiest outdoor family activities you can do. Here’s some quick information to share with kids about the benefits and how-to’s of composting. • Composting creates a medium for plants that is filled with the nutrients they need to flourish. • Compost is made up of things you already have in your home. • Composting helps the environment and reduces the trash we send to the landfills. • A major win/win/win! For more information on how your family can get started, visit the Education Center at the New Hanover County Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington NC. Or call 910-798-7660 for more information.

Love Labour’s Lost Dates: June 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 20, 22, 23, 28, 29 & 30 The second production is Shakespeare on a Midsummer Eve with those dates below: June 8, 11, 12, 13, 19, 25, 26, 27 All performances start at 8pm, and the gates open at 6:30pm. Come early and picnic on the green, or enjoy a snack at the concession. For more information visit www.capefearshakespeare.com.

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LOCAL STORYTIMES Railroad Storytime Wilmington Railroad Museum 910-763-2634 1st and 3rd Mondays. 10:30am. Come support the rebuilding of this timeless museum and hear stories and enjoy creative activities in the Children’s Hall. $5/Family. Free/Members. Library Storytimes Pleasure Island Library 910-798-6303 Mondays. 10:30am, Join our fun and educational storytime for all preschool ages (babies to 5 years of age). We’ll enjoy books, music, manipulatives, and other pre-literacy activities. No registration or fees required. Main Library 910-798-6303 Storytime Tuesdays. 9:30am; 10am; 10:30. Lapsit - Babies up to 18 months at 9:30 are invited to bring an adult lap and enjoy up to 20 minutes of books, songs, fingerplays & rhymes. Toddler Time - 18 months to 3 yrs are invited at 10am to 20 minutes of books, music, and pre-literacy activities in Story Place. Preschool - ages 3 to 5 are invited at 10:30am to 20-30 minutes of books, music, and pre-literacy activities in our storytime room. Bugs and Bubbles Saturday June 8 10am - 10:45am Children ages 7 and younger and their families are invited to a special storytime and craft with Miss Jamie in Story Park. In case of inclement weather, Storytime will be moved indoors. Pine Valley Baby Storytime Tuesdays. 9:30am - 10:00am, 1:30pm - 2pm. Babies up to 18 months are invited to bring an adult lap to enjoy books, songs, fingerplays, rhymes & early literacy activities. Hang out afterwards for baby playtime! Toddler Storytime Wednesdays and Thursdays 10am - 10:30am Toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years are invited to enjoy books, songs, fingerplays, rhymes & early literacy activities.

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Preschool Storytime Wednesdays and Thursdays 11am - 11:30am Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 years are invited to enjoy books, songs, fingerplays, rhymes & early literacy activities. Canines for Literacy Thursday June 20 and June 27 4pm - 5pm Independently reading children can make an appointment to read to a real, live therapy dog! Practice your reading skills in a comfortable and fun environment with a trained reading therapy dog and their human companion. Appointments are made for 15-minute lengths of time and are one on one sessions. Pre-registration is required! To make an appointment, use the Read to a Dog calendar or Pine Valley Children’s desk at 910798-6393 Northeast Library 910-798-6303 Storytime Wednesdays & Thursdays. 9:30am; 10am; 10:30. Lapsit - Babies up to 18 months at 9:30 are invited to bring an adult lap and enjoy up to 20 minutes of books, songs, fingerplays & rhymes. Toddler Time - 18 months to 3 yrs are invited at 10am to 20 minutes of books, music, and pre-literacy activities in Story Place. Preschool - ages 3 to 5 are invited at 10:30am to 20-30 minutes of books, music, and pre-literacy activities in our storytime room. Canines for Literacy Tuesday June 4 and June 11 3pm - 4pm Independently reading children can make an appointment to read to a real, live therapy dog! Practice your reading skills in a comfortable and fun environment with a trained reading therapy dog and their human companion. Appointments are made for 15-minute lengths of time and are one on one sessions. Pre-registration is required! To make an appointment, use the Read to a Dog calendar or call 910-798-6373 Family Yoga Storytime Tuesday June 18 and June 25 10am - 10:30am Yoga, stories & music for kids ages 8 weeks to 8 years old and their caregivers. Bring yoga mat, beach towel, or blanket. No registration or charge.

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June 2 9am - 5pm Family Fun Day Airlie Gardens 910-798-7700 www.airliegardens.org Visit the parks and Arboretum for a full day of family fun. June 2 1 – 5pm Cape Fear Museum 910-798-4350 www.capefearmuseum.com NHC residents are admitted free.

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June 7 10am - 10:30am Bubbles! Fit For Fun Center Enjoy our bubble machine outside at the playground and make your own bubbles! June 6 and June 20 10:00am - 10:45am Messy Hands Art Main Library Designed for toddlers and preschoolers. The focus of this program is child driven art exploration. Registration is required. Play clothes are recommended. June 7 10am - 11am Baby Obstacle Course Main Library Baby workout in Story Place! Traverse through tunnels, explore, and make new friends! Bring your adventurous baby 18 months and younger! June 13 - 15 10am - 11am Water Water Everywhere - Little Explorers Halyburton Park Bring your “Little Explorers” out to the park and discover nature through stories, songs, hands-on activities, hikes and crafts. Ages: 2 - 5, Cost: $3 / person June 15 9am-1pm Fishing with Father’s & Big Kid Day Fit For Fun Center www.wilmingtonparent.com

June 2 2:30pm - 4:30pm NC Film Summer Film Series: Iron Man 3 Main Library Will Iron Man and his allies be able to stop The Mandarin and bring justice to those who would seek to do harm to his friends? Keep an eye out for familiar Wilmington locations including the Cape Fear Club, the Wilmington International Airport, and the Port of Wilmington.

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Swim on over to Fit For Fun for Father’s Day festivities! On this day we will offer fishing games, crafts, and goldfish snacks. Kids ages 6-9 are welcome back, so the whole family can be involved. Reel in dad for a splashing good time! June 17 10am - 10:30am Fruit Loop Necklaces Fit For Fun Center Cereal crafts for little ones June 27 - 29 10am - 11am Sunny Summertime - Little Explorers Halyburton Park Bring your “Little Explorers” out to the park and discover nature through stories, songs, hands-on activities, hikes and crafts. Ages: 2 - 5, Cost: $3 / person

June 2 5-7pm Boogie in the Park Ocean Front Park Kure Beach Featuring Silk Groove (Bringing the Motown Sound). Bring a beach chair or blanket and enjoy the music.

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June 3 and June 17 3:30pm - 4:30pm Hip Hop Workshop Pine Valley Library Choose the beat. Write the rhymes. Work together to create an original rap song. Ages 8-12. Registration required. June 5 3:30pm - 4:30pm PV Bottle Painted Flowers Pine Valley Library Make beautiful floral creations using paint and plastic bottles! Ages 4-11. Registration is required and opens 4 weeks before program date. June 6 3:30pm - 4:30pm Build a Kite with 4-H Pleasure Island Library Come build a kite with leaders from New Hanover County 4-H! Designed for kids ages 5-12. Registration is required for this free program.

June 8 10am-3pm Battleship 101 Battleship North Carolina Volunteers stationed throughout the ship engage visitors in specific subjects and areas including: gunnery, radar, sick bay, galley, engineering, and daily shipboard life.

June 5 4 - 4:30pm Snake & Turtle Feeding Halyburton Park Pre-registration is required. Register Online or call 910-341-0075

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June 8 10am-12pm Party for the Planet and Spring into Action NC Aquarium Fort Fisher Give back to our planet and plant sea oats to restore our dunes that helped protect our community during Hurricane Florence; gear will be provided, but feel free to bring your own gloves if you’d like. If planting is not your forte, help us clean the beach and sweep for trash.

June 12 2:30pm - 4:30pm Summer Family Movie Pine Valley Library Mary Poppins Returns! Feel free to bring snacks and blankets to make your movie-watching experience more enjoyable. All ages encouraged to attend! No registration required.

June 6 and June 27 4pm - 5pm Movie Makers Pine Valley Library Work together with other participants over the course of three sessions to make a short film! Session 1 - brainstorm ideas, plot, setting and characters. Sessions 2 & 3 - dress up and star in your movie. Ages 10 & up. June 10 and June 17 3:30pm - 4:30pm Minecraft Creative Mode Pine Valley Library Play Minecraft in creative mode. Ages 8-12. Registration required. June 17 - 22 9am - 8pm Art Cart: Bookmark Main Library Visit the Main Library Children’s Department to make a bookmark. All materials will be provided. June 17 2:30pm - 3:30pm LEGO Club Northeast Library Join fellow building enthusiasts for the monthly LEGO challenge! Ages 5 - 11 June 17 - 22 8pm - 9pm Bats - Summer Evening Series Halyburton Park Learn about our nighttime, bug-eating friends and discover some awesome adaptations of these mammals. We’ll dispel some myths about bats and find out why we like to have them around at the park! Ages: 5 and up, Cost: $5 June 18 2:30pm - 3:30pm Mr. Max’s Galactic Games Northeast Library Come play space themed games with Mr. Max! Registration is required and space is limited. For children aged 5-12 June 20 3:30pm - 4:30pm Zumba for Kids Pine Valley Library Children ages 5 through 10 are invited to come and experience the joy of dance fitness, Zumba® style. Class is facilitated by Shirley Melito, licensed Zumba® instructor Registration is required. Participants must have their parent/guardian sign a release waiver prior to event. June 25 3:00pm - 4:00pm Zumba for Kids Northeast Library Children ages 5 through 10 are invited to come 8 | June 2019 | Wilmington Parent

and experience the joy of dance fitness, Zumba® style. Class is facilitated by Shirley Melito, licensed Zumba® instructor Registration is required. Participants must have their parent/guardian sign a release waiver prior to event. June 26 1:00pm - 1:45pm LEGO Challenge Pine Valley Library Join us once a month for a LEGO Challenge that you can work on individually or with a group! Ages 5-10. Registration required and opens 4 weeks before program date.

FUN STUFF FOR TWEENS & TEENS

June 13 and June 21 3pm - 4:30pm CrafTeen: Galaxy Jars Northeast Library Add an out-of-this-world touch to your room, desk, or locker with a shining galaxy jar! All materials provided. Space is limited, so registration is required. For grades 6-12 June 15 8am Paddles with Cape Fear River Watch Downtown Wilmington Join us as we continue to explore the Cape Fear River by boat! This month we will be paddling around Keg Island. Embarks every 3rd Saturday, through November. Bring your own kayak or sign up to be a member and get use of our kayak fleet. Preregistration is required. www.capefearriverwatch.org June 19 4pm - 5pm Teen Improv Pine Valley Library Ages 13-18. Come play improv games and activities. No experience necessary! Registration required for each individual session and opens four weeks prior to each program date. Register online or call 910-798-6393 June 24 12pm - 12:45pm Snack Club - for Teens Northeast Library Come feast on a variety of delicious snacks! Learn how to pair snacks from a real chef! Watch upcoming movie trailers and rate them. For teens only - aged 13 -17 as we will be watching PG-13 trailers. Registration not required but preferred. June 25 5pm - 9pm Frog Watch Workshop Halyburton Park Learn about wetlands in their communities by reporting on calls of local frogs and toads. Ages: 16 and up

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June 3 5pm - 7pm Teen Space Meet & Greet Pine Valley Library Ages 12-17. Stop by between 5pm and 7pm to explore the new teen space at the library and let library know what programs to offer! Slice of Life pizza provided. This is a drop-in program, no registration required.

June 14 - 15 9am NC Blueberry Festival Burgaw NC Over 20 events ranging from entertainment to car show, a street fair, recipe contest, barbeque cook-off, a 5K run, special exhibits and plenty of blueberries. June 22 - 29 4pm - 10pm Charlotte Caribbean Carnival Charlotte Open Air Market

June 14 7pm Super Hero Night with the Wilmington Sharks! Buck Hardee Field Children’s Museum of Wilmington partners with the Wilmington Sharks in celebrating heroes of all kinds! Wilmington Sharks play the Holly Springs Salamanders. Game will feature local heroes, benefit CMOW and end with fireworks.

June 14 10am - 2pm Flag Day Battleship NC Fly your own flag at the Battleship on Flag Day! American Legion Post 10 Honor Guard assists visitors in hoisting and folding their flags. Makes a great video keepsake and family heirloom.

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CHILDCARE LISTING GUIDE CHILDCARE – PRESCHOOLS Childcare Network 8 convenient locations in Wilmington, Southport and Leland 866-521-KIDS • www.childcarenetwork.com Ages 6-weeks to 12-years

June 15 and June 17 10am - 12pm No Sleeves Magic & Summer Reading Kick Off Northeast Library Get your official Summer Reading bags and enjoy a variety of fun activities from 10:00 12:00 pm in the Oak & Pine Rooms and a visit from the Wilmington Sharks’ very own Sharky. Don’t miss the magic show from 10:30-11:15 in the Paynter Room. The Magic Ninja is brought to you by No Sleeves Magic.

Island Montessori Children’s School Now same address as charter (new building for this program) 6339 Carolina Beach, Wilmington NC 28409 910-796-3003 • www.im.school/preschool 3-4 year olds. Open Enrollment all year long Our Mission at IMS is to create a Montessori community that respects each child as an individual and fosters in each student respect for self and others, joy in discovery, independence communal responsibility, and a peaceful approach to problem solving.

The AfroCaribbean Carnival festivities will feature local artists, drummers, dancers and steel pan players. Enjoy a street parade featuring the best of Carnival inspired fashions, entertainment and arts; as well as witness the crowning of Charlotte’s first Carnival Queen.

Gym & Learn Preschool Program Carolina Gymnastics Academy 3529 Carolina Beach Road Wilmington, NC 28412 www.carolinagymnasticsacademy.com Ages 3-5, boys & girls, 9am-1pm. A good mix of structure, instruction, and free play including developmentally appropriate academics, gymnastics class, arts & crafts, & socialization. Put your name on the Waitlist now for 2018-2019. 3 day minimum!

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM www.playwilmington.org 910-254-3534

Kid’s Cooking Club Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30pm. Learn new skills and explore fun seasonal recipes. Then savor the flavor of your hard work. 6/4 - Going Global: Egypt 6/11 - Going Global: France 6/18 - Going Global: Australia 6/25 - Going Global: Japan

Jenkins Preschool Academy 7888 Market St. Wilmington, NC 28411 910-367-7210 • www.jpawilmington.com Half day programs 9am-12pm, 2 or 3 day classes for 2-3 yr. olds, 5-day programs for 4 y.o. And PreK

Kiddie Academy of Wilmington South Campus 2310 Canterwood Drive Wilmington NC kiddieacademy.com Kiddie Academy of Wilmington South Campus is an educational childcare center in Wilmington, NC that offers learning-based programs for infants, toddlers, & more. If you are looking for a daycare or preschool for your child, come by and take a tour! Pax Natura Academy 4202 Wilshire Blvd. Wilmington, NC 910-791-2080 • www.childcarenetwork.net/159 Early Foundations Infant & Toddler Programs. Preschool for 2 & 3 yo. Kindergarten Prep for 4 & 5 yo. After School Program. Rainbow Garden Preschool 1497 Country Club Rd, Hampstead, NC 28443 910-233-8594• www.capefearchild.org Rainbow Garden Preschool focuses on the whole child in a natural and safe environment inspired by Montessori and Waldorf philosophies. We are open daily from 7am-6pm with half day, 9am-1pm, and 3/4 day, 9am-3pm, options. St. Mary Catholic School - Early Childhood Center 217 S. 4th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 910-762-5491, x140 • www.thestmaryschool.org St. Mary Early Childhood Program offers a half day or full day option for 3 & 4 year old students. SMECC offers a preschool experience where children have the freedom to play, learn, and interact with one another, discovering the wonders of God’s world in the course of a child-oriented day. The SMECC provides opportunities to form relationships - with teachers and peers - and to grow in trust and respect while recognizing the worth of every individual. Students are encouraged to learn through discovery and exploration and by providing activities and resources based on developmentally appropriate learning goals. SMECC students develop self-confidence in a learning environment that affords opportunities for success. Call today for a tour!!

June 16 1pm - 5pm Happy Fathers Day Children’s Museum of Wilmington Free admission for Dads!

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Sweet Peas Montessori School House 2020 Perry Ave Wilmington, NC 28403 910.367.3841 sweetpeas4tots@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/sweetpeasmontessori/ Sweet Peas Montessori School House is a home-based school in its ninth year of operation, which serves children ages 3 to 6, Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 1:00pm.

Winter Park Presbyterian Preschool 4501 Wrightsville Avenue Wilmington, NC 28403 910-791-5893 • www.wppc-preschool.org Toddler-Pre-K: Limited Spaces Available For The 20192020 School Year; Art, Crafts, Kindermusik, Stretch-nGrow; We are a half-day Christian preschool. We offer low student-teacher ratios, an experienced nurturing staff and a fun preschool environment. Our hands-on-learning approach to learning fully prepares our preschoolers for kindergarten. We use Handwriting Without Tears, a multisensory method of teaching handwriting and phonics. Kindermusik and Stretch-n-Grow classes provided at no extra charge. YMCA Preschool Nir Family YMCA 2710 Market Street Wilmington, NC (910) 251-8196 • www.ymcasenc.org Days & Times: September-May from 9:00am-12:30pm Ages: 3-5 The YMCA’s preschool program is designed to develop children’s self-esteem and self-image through learning and sharing in a fun, structured environment. Activities include group playtime, Bible stories, music and movement, swim lessons, fine and gross motor skill development, and more, that will help develop the whole child in a Christian-oriented setting; the Y will provide an environment for preschoolers to learn, gain self-confidence, make new friends, and respect others while enhancing your child’s spiritual, physical, social, intellectual, and emotional growth. YWCA Early Learning Academy, Main Campus: 2815 South College Road Wilmington, NC 28412 910-799-6820 • www.ywca-lowercapefear.org ccsupport@ywca-lowercapefear.org The YWCA Lower Cape Fear supports quality, affordable and accessible early childhood education and provides children with culturally sensitive, developmentally appropriate activities that enable children to succeed in school.

DROP IN CHILDCARE Carolina Gymnastics Academy 3529 Carolina Beach Road Wilmington, NC 28412 910-796-1896 www.carolinagymnasticsacademy.com We offer two opportunities for drop in care. Join us Friday and Saturday night for Parents Night Out, which is drop off/no parents. $8/hour. Also meet us at the gym for Watch Me Play, Monday-Saturday, 9am-11am, ages 5 and younger, with a parent. $6 at the door.

PARENTS NIGHT OUT Carolina Gymnastics Academy 3529 Carolina Beach Road Wilmington, NC 28412 910-796-1896 • www.carolinagymnasticsacademy.com Friday & Saturday nights, 6-10pm, ages 3-11. Drop your children off for supervised free play in our 15,000 sq. foot gymnastics facility. Run, jump, & flip with your friends all night long! Parents can relax at home, or get things done while the kids have fun!! The Little Gym of Wilmington 132 Racine Drive, Unit 1 910-799-3771/3770 • www.tlgwilmingtonnc.com tlgwilmingtonnc@thelittlegym.com When school’s out or you are looking for a safe, fun and nurturing environment for your child in Wilmington, we’ve got your back! The Little Gym offers classes as well as weekend Parents’ Survival Nights. We combine physical activity, gymnastics, games, and arts & crafts. Call us for fun!

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• All of our Providers are Mom’s • We are welcoming new patients • We offer 24 X 7 NurseTriage access • Sick walk in daily from 8-10 M-Sat (Wilmington Only) • Open until 6:30 pm M-Th*

June 16 5-7pm Boogie in the Park Ocean Front Park Kure Beach Boogie in the Park free concert series featuring Into the Fog (Newgrass). Bring a beach chair or blanket and enjoy the music.

* Hours vary by Location - Call for More Information We are a small privately owned pediatric practice started by Dr. Mary Forehand in 1989. Our physicians and staff strive to give you and your child the friendly and individualized care you deserve.

Wilmington 715 Medical Center Drive Wilmington, NC 28401 910-763-2476 Hampstead 16747 US HWY 17N, Suite #114 Hampstead, NC 28443 910-777-2013

June 19 4pm - 5pm Read to a dog Main Library Independently reading children ages 5 and older can practice reading to a certified listening therapy team from Paws4People! Improve your reading skills in a comfortable and fun environment with a trained reading therapy dog.

S.T.E.A.M. Explorations Wednesdays 10am & 3:30pm. STEAM programs explore Science, Technology, Engineering Arts, and Mathematics by applying them in fun, hands-on activities. Children will learn about the scientific process while measuring and recording in mathematical terms, developing critical thinking skills in the process. 6/5 - Exploring: Botany 6/12 - Exploring: Genetics 6/19 - Exploring: Geology 6/26 - Exploring: Biology StoryCOOKS Thursdays 10am. A cooking club for preschoolers where we read a story and make a dish inspired by the book. 6/6 - Blueberry Mouse: Blueberry Pie 6/13 - Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Ultimate Porridge 6/20 - Blueberries for Sal: Blueberry Parfait 6/27 - Wemberly’s Ice Cream Star: Ice Cream Soup Nature Navigators Thursdays 3:30pm. Join us in exploring the beauty of the world around us! Nature Navigators will help foster a love of nature in children of all ages. From animal tracks to scavenger hunts, come explore some North Carolinian nature with us! Ages 5 - 9. 6/6 - Safari to Asia 6/13 - Safari to Australia 6/20 - Safari to Africa 6/27 - Safari to South America

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There’s no place like home.

That’s why I swim 8,000 miles.

I’m pulled back to the nesting grounds where I was born. Seriously. We sea turtles follow Earth’s magnetic fields across the globe to lay our eggs. From poaching to pollution, think of all the obstacles I face.

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Engineering Challenge – Skyscrapers 6/1 2pm Think like an engineer! Design, build and test a prototype of your creation. Perfect for kids age 5 and up and their adult helper. Discovery Lab - Ocean Science 6/15 2-3pm. Challenge your engineering skills and see if your Easter Egg can survive a one story drop. Ages 5 and up. Adult participation is required.

June 20 6pm - 9pm Bubbles & Blooms New Hanover County Arboretum Celebrate the summer by relaxing with family and friends surrounded by the sweet scent of flowers, listening to fantastic music by L Shape Lot and watching iridescent bubbles gently fill the sky. Tickets: $10 Free for ages 10 and younger. Buy online at nhcarboretum.org

Planetarium Adventures 6/8 2pm - Expedition Reef Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea” as you and your visitors embark on an oceanic safari to the world’s most vibrant — and endangered — marine ecosystems. Fulldome Film from the California Academy of Sciences (26 minutes).

Toddler Time Fridays 10am. No registration necessary. Projects and activities for our youngest visitors ages 4 and under and their special grownups to work on together. 6/7 - Q Tip Painting 6/14 - Father’s Day Craft 6/21 - Nature Sun Catchers Adventures in the Arts Fridays 3:30pm. Registration required. Bring your child to express their creativity through various forms of art including--but not limited to--painting, sculpture, music, theater, dance, drawing, and printing. 6/7 - Discovering: Eric Carle 6/14 - Discovering: Picasso 6/21 - Discovering: Michelangelo

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CAPE FEAR MUSEUM

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www.capefearmuseum.com 910-798-4350

Little Explorers Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays 10am. Meet your friends for fun hands-on activities! Enjoy interactive circle time, conduct exciting experiments and play games related to a weekly theme. Perfect for children ages 3 to 6 and their adult helpers. 6/1 - Camping 6/7 - 6/8 - Under My Feet 6/14 - 6/15 - Incredible Insects 6/21 - 6/22 - Deep Blue Sea 6/28 - 6/29 - Summer Fun

6/21 - 6/22 2pm - Seasonal Stargazing: Summer Experience the Museum’s digital planetarium with a guided tour of tonight’s sky. Discover new and familiar constellations, explore Greek myths and learn to find Mercury and Mars in the early evening sky (20 minutes).

FATHER’S DAY Jazz at the Mansion Bellamy Mansion 6/13 6:30pm - 8:30pm - Featured performer will be the Taylor Lee Quartet. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy an evening out on the Bellamy Mansion lawn! Beer, wine and snacks will be available for sale. $18.00 General Admission Father’s Day Shakespeare Brunch Hamlet Theatre Now 6/16 11:30am - Tickets $20 Adult, Show Only $8. Sunday Brunch featuring a greatly abridged reading of one of Shakespeare’s classic plays. Reserved seating.

June 22 1pm - 4pm Game Day Main Library Bring the whole family to the Main Library to play games! A variety of board and tabletop games will be scattered throughout the Children and Young Adult Departments. No registration is required.

June 26 1:30pm - 4:30pm Mini Golf Northeast Library Need a fun, healthy activity for the family, but you’re tired of the sweltering North Carolina summer? Then stop in at the Northeast Library for a free round of indoor mini golf. All ages welcome. No registration required.

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Welcome Spring! “Where little mouths are a big deal!”

ALL MONTH LONG Lorikeet Landing NC Aquarium Fort Fisher Open through September. Fins and feathers flock together in this live-animal exhibit featuring lorikeets. Delight in these small tropical birds. Be wowed by their dazzling color combinations from brilliant blues and vibrant greens to royal reds and sunny yellows. The free-flying birds land on arms, hands and sometimes a head. Guests may also purchase nectar cups to feed the birds. Playtime! Cape Fear Museum Daily, through Sept 2019. 10am & 3pm. Most kids like to play, and many adults do too! PlayTime!, Cape Fear Museum’s newest in-house exhibition, captures a spirit of playfulness in a lively, colorful and highly-interactive space. Visitors are encouraged to play games, build towers, make a work of art and imagine going on an adventure. The inviting space also features artifacts drawn from the Museum’s 19th and 20th century toys and games collection. Hundreds of toys and games are on view in PlayTime!, ranging from classics like Lincoln Logs, toy soldiers, an Erector set and a Mr. Potato Head to old favorites such as wooden tops, blocks and dolls.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

June 1 10am Carolina Beach Music Festival Carolina Beach Boardwalk Annual fun-in-the-sun extravaganza brings together a multi-generational family crowd with entertainment from the hottest southern beach bands. June 6 6:30-8:30pm Concert In The Park: L Shape Lot Leland Municipal Park Bring a blanket or a lawn chair, beverages and your friends and family! A Local food truck will be on site selling food. June 14 6:30pm - 10pm Funky Monks Concert 2nd Street Lot, Downtown Wilmington Enjoy this free Friday night outdoor concert series in Historic Downtown with Red Hot Chili Pepper songs. June 20 - 30 Th-Sat 7:30pm, Sun 3pm Little Miss Sunshine Erin E. McNeill Fine Arts Center, Cape Fear Academy Thalian Association Community Theater. Based on the Academy Award-winning film, on life’s winding road, sometimes you need to pull over and change direction. This show contains adult content.

June 21 6-8pm Summer Concert Series Airlie Gardens The Dung Beatles, Beatles tribute band

PARENT’S DATE NIGHT June 13, 20, 27 6:30pm 8:30pm WECT Sounds of Summer Concerts in the Park Wrightsville Beach Park Bring your picnic, lawn chairs, and blankets for an evening of music and fun! June 13 - Machine Gun Band, June 20 Port City Shakedown, June 27 - Southern Trouble June 22 - 23 8pm Cape Fear Blues Festival Blockade Runner, other venues around town The two-day, all-blues celebration features live concerts, a blues workshop, an all-day blues jam, a Sunset Blues Cruise and more! June 28 6-9pm 4th Friday Gallery Night Downtown Wilmington www.artscouncilofwilmington.org A monthly self-guided tour of galleries, studios and art spaces featuring exhibitions of various artistic genres including oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, photography, glass, metals, wood, ceramics, mixed media and more. 4th Fridays also include opening receptions, artist discussions, demonstrations, live music, wine, food and other art-related activities.

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June 28 10am - 12pm Classic Family Movies: 101 Dalmatians Main Library Enjoy classic family movies at the Main Library! This Friday’s feature film is 101 Dalmatians from 1961 and is rated G. All movies in this Classic Family Movies series are sensory friendly. Outside snacks are allowed. Adults must stay with their children. No registration is required.

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June 28 - 29 9am-12pm Mud Day Children’s Museum of Wilmington Join CMW for the messiest fun you can imagine! Squish, stomp, and slide in the mud, make mud pies in our mud kitchen, explore Magic Mud and other new gooey concoctions.

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June 29 2pm - 3pm Acro Alphabet by Imagine Circus Northeast Library Partner acrobatics and juggling, along with positive messaging and inspiring interactive elements. No registration required for this FREE event. All ages are welcome.

NATIONAL DAYS 6/1 National Go Barefoot Day 6/6 D-Day 6/7 National Donut Day

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6/9 National Children’s Day 6/14 National Flip Flop Day 6/16 Father’s Day

FARMERS MARKETS

Carolina Beach Saturdays 8am-1pm at the lake starting 5/11/19 Locally grown and produced produce, meats, food, and arts Riverfront Farmer’s Market Saturdays 8am 1pm (Except for Oct 5th.) Downtown Wilmington, Dock St., between Front and 2nd Streets Wilmington Farmer’s Market Saturdays 8am -2pm Tidal Creek Coop - diverse selection of local items, that are freshly grown and in season. The Farmers’ Market Wednesdays 8am - 1pm Located at Poplar Grove Plantation - Fresh produce, plants, bakers and artisans.

6/17 National Eat Your Vegetables Day 6/19 Juneteenth 6/21 Summer Solstice 6/21 National Take Your Dog to Work Day

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6/26 National Chocolate Pudding Day

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ON OUR RADAR

July 3 4pm - 4:30pm Snake & Turtle Feeding Halyburton Park Snake & Turtle Feeding Cost: $1/person Ages: 3 & up. Pre-registration is required. Register Online or call 910-341-0075. July 4 6pm - 10pm July 4th Celebration Riverfront Park Food and musical entertainment, fireworks begin at 9:05pm

To submit events to the calendar, please email Danielle.wilmingtonparent@gmail.com. Deadline for submissions to the July issue is June 9, 2019. www.wilmingtonparent.com

OUR PETS Our Pets is sponsored by

The Pet’s Pal Inn 3417 Merchant Ct. (North Chase) Convenient to I-40, Area Beaches, and Airport www.petspalinn.com • 910-452-2424

Summer Pet Training Tips

Dogs and Bee Stings: What to Do If Your Pet is Stung If your pooch encounters a stinging bee or wasp this spring or summer, these steps can help soothe the pain. Remove the Stinger Honeybees leave their stingers behind when they sting. In fact, venom continues to enter your pet’s body for several minutes after a sting unless you remove the stinger. Don’t use your fingers to pull out the stinger, as you may accidentally force more venom into your pet’s skin. Instead, gently scrape the stinger off with the edge of a credit card and wash the skin with warm soapy water. If you can’t locate the stinger, give your furry friend a bath instead. Bathing can help dislodge the stinger and help soothe the skin. Treat Pain and Swelling Cold compresses offer a simple way to reduce pain, redness, or swelling. Cold washcloths, freezer gel packs, ice in a resealable bag, or bags of frozen vegetables make good compresses. If you use a frozen compress, be sure to wrap it in a towel to prevent frostbite. Leave the compress in place as long as your dog will allow but for no more than 20 minutes at a time. Oral Benadryl can also be helpful in reducing swelling. Before you offer your furry friend the over-the-counter medication, ask the veterinarian if it’s a good idea. Since pets require different dosages than humans, you’ll want to be sure to give the veterinarian a call. Recognize Danger Signs Signs of a possible allergic reaction may include: • Pale Gums • Vomiting • Hives • Lack of Energy • Severe Swelling • Difficulty Breathing • Collapse If you notice any of these signs, take your dog to the veterinarian immediately. Visit your local emergency clinic if the vet’s office happens to be closed when the sting occurs. treatment.

Choose your dog’s name wisely and be respectful of it. Of course you’ll want to pick a name for your new puppy or dog that you love, but for the purposes of training it also helps to consider a short name ending with a strong consonant. This allows you to say his name so that he can always hear it clearly. A strong ending (i.e. Jasper, Jack, Ginger) perks up puppy ears—especially when you place a strong emphasize at the end. Associate their name with pleasant, fun things, rather than negative. The goal is for him to think of his name the same way he thinks of other great stuff in his life, like “walk,” “cookie,” or “dinner!” Teach him to come when called. Come Jasper! Good boy! Teaching him to come is the command to be mastered first and foremost. And since he’ll be coming to you, your alpha status will be reinforced. Get on his level and tell him to come using his name. When he does, make a big deal using positive reinforcement. Then try it when he’s busy with something interesting. You’ll really see the benefits of perfecting this command early as he gets older. Reward his good behavior. Reward your puppy or dog’s good behavior with positive reinforcement. Use treats, toys, love, or heaps of praise. Let him know when’s he’s getting it right. Likewise, never reward bad behaviour; it’ll only confuse him. Take care of the jump up. Puppies love to jump up in greeting. Don’t reprimand him, just ignore his behavior and wait ‘til he settles down before giving positive reinforcement. Never encourage jumping behavior by patting or praising your dog when he’s in a “jumping up” position. Turn your back on him and pay him no attention. Teach him on “dog time.” Puppies and dogs live in the moment. Two minutes after they’ve done something, it’s forgotten about. When he’s doing something bad, try your chosen training technique right away so he has a chance to make the association between the behavior and the correction. Consistent repetition will reinforce what’s he’s learned.

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Discourage him from biting or nipping. Instead of scolding him, a great way to put off your mouthy canine is to pretend that you’re in great pain when he’s biting or nipping you. He’ll be so surprised he’s likely to stop immediately. If this doesn’t work, try trading a chew toy for your hand or pant leg. The swap trick also works when he’s into your favorite shoes. He’ll prefer a toy or bone anyway. If all else fails, break up the biting behavior, and then just ignore him.

Chris Ponton and Aubrey Meet Chris Ponton the owner of The Pet’s Pal Inn and her dog Aubrey. Aubrey is a therapy dog with Canines for Service

End training sessions on a positive note. Excellent boy! Good job, Jasper! He’s worked hard to please you throughout the training. Leave him with lots of praise, a treat, some petting, or five minutes of play. This guarantees he’ll show up at his next class with his tail wagging—ready to work!

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RAINBOW GARDEN PRESCHOOL

Preschools and Childcare Listings Carolina Gymnastics Academy

Preschool & Extended Care Preschool 9am-1pm Extended Care Hours 7:00-6pm ***** Montessori*****

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1497 Country Club Rd, Hampstead, NC 910- 233-8594 • www.capefearchild.org

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Ages Toddler - Pre - Kindergarten Low Teacher/Child Ratio Nurturing & Fun Environment Kindermusik Classes Stretch-n-Grow Classes

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2019-2020 Gym & Learn Preschool Program 3529 Carolina Beach Road Wilmington, NC 28401 910-796-1896 www.carolinagymnasticsacademy.com contact@carolinagymnasticsacademy.com 2019-2020 Gym & Learn Preschool Program BEST preschool program in Wilmington! Developmental academics, gymnastics class, socialization, arts & crafts, outside free play. Boys & Girls, ages 3-5. Minimum 3 days per week. 5 days per week = best value! $40 non-refundable deposit will hold your place. 9/2/19-5/22/20

Childcare Network - Pax Natura

8 convenient locations in Wilmington, Southport and Leland 866-521-KIDS www.childcarenetwork.com Ages 6-weeks to 12-years

Island Montessori Children’s School

Now same address as charter (new building for this program) 6339 Carolina Beach, Wilmington NC 28409 910-796-3003 www.im.school/preschool Open house: call to set up a personal tour 3-4 year olds Open Enrollment all year long Languages - Spanish no sports Our Mission at IMS is to create a Montessori community that respects each child as an individual and fosters in each student respect for self and others, joy in discovery, independence communal responsibility, and a peaceful approach to problem solving.

Jenkins Preschool Academy

7888 Market Street Wilmington 28411 Contact: Alethea Jenkins 910-367-0287 ajenkinsjpa@gmail.com www.jpawilmington.com Ages: 2yr to 4/pre-K Availability: limited for all age groups Comments: Also offer summer camp sessions; Call for a tour. Voted a Wilmington Parent Family Favorite 4 years in a row!

Kiddie Academy of Wilmington

South Campus 2310 Canterwood Drive Wilmington NC 28401 910 232-0881 wilmingtonsouthcampus@kiddieacademy.net https://kiddieacademy.com/academies/wilmington-south-campus/ Preschool & Childcare in Wilmington, NC | Kiddie Academy of Wilmington South Campus | Kiddie Academy We provide an educational daycare nestled in the heart of Wilmington’s medical field that focuses on days filled with learning and fun, which are the key ingredients of our Life Essentials® educational philosophy. Our facility is in a state of the art “space themed” building with top notch security. We are open from 6:30am-6:00pm and provide meals prepared by our on-site chef. Parents are welcome to watch their child learn and play through our live-stream.

WonderKids Club at The Little Gym

132 Racine Drive, Unit 1 910-799-3771 www.tlgwilmingtonnc.com WonderKids Club at The Little Gym WonderKids Club is an enrichment program that ex-

DON’T WAIT! SIGN UP FOR SUMMER TODAY! Call 910-799-3771. Ages 3-12 years old!

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Rainbow Garden PreschoolCape Fear Child Development Center

1497 Country Club Rd, Hampstead, NC 28443 910-233-8594 www.capefearchild.org Rainbow Garden Preschool focuses on the whole child in a natural and safe environment inspired by Montessori and Waldorf philosophies. We are open daily from 7am-6pm with half day, 9am-1pm, and 3/4 day, 9am-3pm, options.

Turn ordinary into EXTRAORDINARY ! Pax Natura Academy is not your typical preschool! We specialize in school readiness with a focus on developing the whole child. Our programs are designed to highlight nature, community and diversity.

4202 Wilshire Blvd. Wilmington, NC • 910-791-2080

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We have many convenient locations in the following areas: Wilmington, NC Leland, NC & Southport, NC

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Our Schools Provide: Care for ages 6 weeks - 12 years • Structured Curriculum for all Ages • Young Achievers Afterschool • Transportation to and from School • Nutritious Meals and Snacks

PRESCHOOL: Ages 3 to 6 | In-Session Tours Available

St. Mary Catholic School Early Childhood Center

217 S. 4th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 910-762-5491, x140 linns@thestmaryparish.org www.thestmaryschool.org St. Mary Early Childhood Program offers a half day or full day option for 3 & 4 year old students. SMECC offers a preschool experience where children have the freedom to play, learn, and interact with one another, discovering the wonders of God’s world in the course of a child-oriented day. The SMECC provides opportunities to form relationships - with teachers and peers - and to grow in trust and respect while recognizing the worth of every individual. Students are encouraged to learn through discovery and exploration and by providing activities and resources based on developmentally appropriate learning goals. SMECC students develop self-confidence in a learning environment that affords opportunities for success. Call today for a tour!!

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For over 100 years, Montessori education has proven to be the best approach to nurturing the social, emotional, and intellectual growth in children. impreschool.com

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tends The Little Gym experience with active learning, arts & crafts projects, story time, and creative play with LEGO® DUPLO® bricks! Joining WonderKids Club doesn’t require a special password or long term commitment. All children ages 3 and 5 are invited to join; Want to learn more about WonderKids Club? ! Call 910-799-3771 to speak with a team member to learn more. We are currently offering Fridays 9:30am-12:30pm. Each three-hour WonderKids Club combines a regularly scheduled Funny Bugs or Giggle Worms gymnastics class with two hours of additional educational readiness activities that include imaginative role play, stories, finger plays, centers, art/craft activity, songs, and Lego/ DUPLO building time in the Multi-Purpose Room. Children ages 3-5 who are enrolled in Karate, Sports Skills, or dance classes at The Little Gym can also become WonderKids. The additional gymnasticsbased class and enrichment activities will help to support and strengthen the lessons learned in their other classes. To be used if WonderKids Club overlaps with a Parent/Child class) Kids with younger siblings can take advantage of WonderKids Club while their parents and little brothers or sisters are engaged in a Parent/Child class in the gym. Parents can spend time at the gym each week and know that both children are learning and having fun at the same time.

Early Childhood Center

SPECIAL SECTION: Preschool and Childcare

Now Enrolling Half and Full Day PreK3 and PreK4

Sweet Peas Montessori School House

2020 Perry Ave Wilmington, NC 28403 910-367-3841 sweetpeas4tots@gmail.com www.facebook.com/sweetpeasmontessori/ Sweet Peas Montessori School House is a home-based school in its ninth year of operation, which serves children ages 3 to 6, Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 1:00pm. Miss Michelle, the Director and Lead Teacher, comes very highly recommended, and brings with her 13 years of teaching experience as a certified Montessori instructor. The school’s mission is to create a culturally-diverse, eco-conscious, educational and social environment where your child will thrive as a curious, unique and self-motivated learner. By making discoveries using the Montessori materials, your child’s love of learning will be fostered in a positive, supportive, respectful and loving community.

Winter Park Presbyterian Preschool

Academic Excellence in a Setting of Catholic Christian Values 217 South 4th Street • 910-762-5491 x140

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4501 Wrightsville Avenue Wilmington, NC 28403 910-791-5893 preschool.wppc@gmail.com www.wppc-preschool.org Toddler-Pre-K: Limited Spaces Available For The 20192020 School Year; Art, Crafts, Kindermusik, Stretch-nGrow; We are a half-day Christian preschool. We offer low student-teacher ratios, an experienced nurturing

Preschool & Childcare in Wilmington, NC Kiddie Academy of Wilmington South Campus is an educational childcare center in Wilmington, NC that offers learning-based programs for infants, toddlers, & more. If you are looking for a daycare or preschool for your child, come by and take a tour! 18 | June 2019 | Wilmington Parent

staff and a fun preschool environment. Our handson-learning approach to learning fully prepares our preschoolers for kindergarten. We use Handwriting Without Tears, a multisensory method of teaching handwriting and phonics. Kindermusik and Stretchn-Grow classes provided at no extra charge.

YMCA Preschool

Nir Family YMCA 2710 Market Street Wilmington, NC 910-251-8196 www.ymcasenc.org The YMCA’s preschool program is designed to develop children’s self-esteem and self-image through learning and sharing in a fun, structured environment. Activities include group playtime, Bible stories, music and movement, swim lessons, fine and gross motor skill development, and more, that will help develop the whole child in a Christian-oriented setting; the Y will provide an environment for preschoolers to learn, gain self-confidence, make new friends, and respect others while enhancing your child’s spiritual, physical, social, intellectual, and emotional growth. Days & Times: September-May from 9:00am12:30pm Ages: 3-5

YWCA Early Learning Academy, Main Campus: 2815 South College Road Wilmington, NC 28412 910-799-6820 ccsupport@ywca-lowercapefear.org www.ywca-lowercapefear.org YWCA’s Early Learning Academy is a half-day and full-day preschool offering a variety of social, emotional and physical development among children. We provide praise and positive reinforcement while encouraging children to develop positive concepts and problem-solving skills. Our experienced staff provides a caring, loving atmosphere while also teaching positive values in an educational setting. The YWCA’s enhanced Early Learning Academy focus includes early literacy, global awareness, and cultural competency. Our new curricula is a welcoming and inclusive space for children of all socio-economic backgrounds and cultures. We ensure that all children are ready for kindergarten and prepared for life-long resiliency.

OPENING THIS FALL! Kiddie Academy of Wilmington, South Campus 2310 Canterwood Dr. Wilmington NC 28401 910.232.0881 kiddieacademy.com/ wilmington-south-campus

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Dad’s Day Dates

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urn the tables and let the kids take Dad out for a fun “date” they will both enjoy! Stray away from the traditional dinner and a movie and try one of these activities.

Enjoy the Great Outdoors Kids can take Dad for a walk along a river or lake. Lie down in the grass and make out shapes in the clouds. Take a hike. Along your walk you may be able to find a spot for a little fishing. Have a picnic in the park and feed birds. Skips rocks along a lake or climb a tree. Watch a sunrise or a sunset from a favorite spot. The outdoor opportunities to spend time together are plentiful. Here are a few ideas: Fort Fisher Abbey Nature Preserve Trail - Poplar Grove Summer Rest Trail Bluethenthal Wildflower Preserve Halyburton Park

Channel Your Altruism Whether the kids take Dad to visit a nursing home, serve at a homeless shelter or pick up trash, this opportunity will give the kids a chance to see Dad as a helper of others when they all volunteer together. Check with Cape Fear Volunteer Center for local needs, or call Good Shepherd Ministries and see have they have any food service openings.

Go Wild! Take your dogs for a walk around the neighborhood or, if you don’t have any pets, visit a pet store. They may want to take home a new friend so be sure you know what you’re getting into. For an unforgettable good time, take Dad horseback riding. If you have the option, visit a local zoo and really go wild! The North Carolina Zoo is offering $2 off admission for Dad on Father’s Day. Nczoo.org.

• Individual and Family Counseling • Couples and Marriage Counseling • SYMBIS Certified Premarital Counseling • Parenting Programs • Group Classes • Anger Management • Biofeedback • DWI/Substance Abuse Services

Bridge Builders Counseling Center 311 Judges Road, Suite 1E, Wilmington, NC 28405

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GO THE EXTRA MILE for your children

Get Sporty Outside Take Dad disc golfing at Arrowhead Park, 720 Arnold Rd, or for a bike ride. Head to Myrtle Beach for plenty of miniature golfing options, and only keep score if it makes it more fun. Take Dad kayaking on Greenfield Lake and check out the turtles, possibly an alligator or two, but don’t rock the boat.

Foodie Fun Whether Dad is the world’s best chef or a novice in the kitchen, food can be fun. Try letting the kids and Dad plan and make a meal together. Cooking and connecting will nourish your body and your soul.

At Home If you’re not up for going out, you can still connect with the kids at home. Play some interactive video games such as Wii sports or Let’s Dance. Snuggle up to watch a movie or a show. Invite Dad to spend some time in the kid’s room playing with their toys. He might be surprised at how much fun they all have.

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27417 Andrew Jackson Hwy E, Delco, NC 28436

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Come learn and explore your way to being a better steward of your environment. At camp this year we will conduct some scientifically fun experiments, shell the shores of Southport, hunt for venus flytraps, tie dye a camp t-shirt & more.

For more info: 910-762-5606 or CapeFearRiverWatch.org

J U N E 17 - 21, J U L Y 15 - 19, A U G U S T 5 - 10 | $ 150 MONDAY-FRIDAY 1 : 30PM - 3 : 00PM | AGES 6 - 13 For detailed information visit www.wilmingtonrockgym.com To enroll, call ( 9 1 0 ) 3 1 9 - 7 2 0 9 20 | June 2019 | Wilmington Parent

CAMP INVENTION http://invent.org/camp 1. Anderson Elementary, 6/24-6/27, 455 Halyburton Memorial Parkway, Wilmington, NC 28412 2. Blair Elementary School, 7/15-7/18, 416 Edgewater Club Road, Wilmington, NC 28411 3. Rocky Point Elementary, 7/8-7/12, 255 Elementary School Road, Rocky Point, NC 28457 4. North Topsail Elementary, 7/8-7/12, 1310 Sloop Point Loop Road, Hampstead, NC 28443 5. Burgaw Elementary, 7/8-7/12, 400 North Wright Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 Unmask your child’s creativity this summer in the allnew Camp Invention® program, Supercharged™, where children build confidence, learn to collaborate and transform their wild imaginations into epic creations. Campers in grades K-6 will learn creative problem-solving skills while coding and programming futuristic robots, uncovering ancient fossils, designing high-tech superhero gadgets and exploring radio frequencies. Local educators will lead this action-packed program featuring exhilarating, hands-on STEM activities teaching children to question, explore, break through obstacles and embrace failure! Visit www.invent.org/camp or call 800968-4332 to register. Use promo code INNOVATE25L to save $25 (expires 3/22) or PLAY15LISTING to save $15 (expires 5/10/19). CAPE FEAR RIVER WATCH ECO CAMP 617 Surry St. Wilmington, NC 28401 910-762-5606 www.capefearriverwatch.org/education/ summer-camps Ages: 9 - 12 Gender: all Session dates: July 15th – 19th, July 22nd – 26th, July 29th – August 2nd Transportation provided: no Type of camp: Full day camp 8am -3pm Categories for camps: environmental Description: Our ECO Camp is tailored to children between the ages of about 9 years to 12 years old. Hunt for venus flytraps, interact with LIVE animals, scour the Southport shore for shells, paddleboat a cypress lake dripping with egrets and cool off in an olympic sized swimming pool. This camp is action packed with tons of outdoor adventures to help children learn to be better stewards of our environment. CAROLINA GYMNASTICS ACADEMY 3529 Carolina Beach Road Wilmington, NC 28412 910-796-1896 www.carolinagymnasticsacademy.com Ages: 3-11 for Morning Camp, and 5-11 for the All

Day Camp, Boys & Girls Session dates: June 17th - August 23rd Transportation provided: No Type of camp: Full Day 8:00am-6pm & Half Day 9:00am-1pm Categories for camps: Sports & Free Play, Adventure Camp Description: Campers stay busy and active in our 15,000 sq. foot Gym, Outdoor Recreation Area, and Afterschool Building. Gymnastics Circuits, Bouncy houses, Outside water play, gymnastics free play, trampolines, and in/outside active play. Field trips to pool for All Day Camps. Carolina Ninja Warrior Contests every Monday for All Day Campers. New Astro Turf play surface with lots of new playground equipment! Campers bring lunch and 2 snacks from home. Early drop off and aftercare available for Morning Summer Campers @ $8/hr. CHILDCARE NETWORK ADVENTURE SUMMER CAMP Wilmington, Leland, and Southport 866-521-KIDS www.childcarenetwork.net Ages: 1st grade to 12 years Session dates: Full Summer Transportation provided: No Type of camp: Summer, Full Day Categories for camps: arts, adventure, science, sports and/or academics Description: Full day summer camp. 6:30am to 6:00pm, field trips and daily activities, fun and educational weekly themes, Food is included COASTAL MARTIAL ARTS SUMMER CAMP 6400 Carolina Beach Rd. Suite 12 910.352.4100 coastalmartialartsnc.com Session Dates: Weekly sessions, June 17th-August 16th Ages 5-15 Cost : $150/week (sibling discount available) Transportation provided: No Type of Camp: Full day 8am-6pm Categories for Camp: Martial Arts Description: Located in Masonboro Commons near Ashley High School. Summer Day camp that provides martial arts, physical fitness, daily activities, games, arts and crafts and field trips to area amusements. One snack provided. Campers should bring a bag lunch and additional snacks. CAMP DEFY 6431 Market St. Wilmington 910-444-1002 www.DefyGravity.us/Wilmington Dates: 6/17-6/20; 7/8-7/11; 7/22-7/25; 8/5- 8/8; 8/19-8/22 Transportation provided: No Camp type: Fitness/ leadership/ team building www.wilmingtonparent.com

Description: Camp Defy coming this summer! 6 weeks of pure adrenaline and team building experiences. Have the time of your life this summer with us.

JENKINS PRESCHOOL ACADEMY 7888 Market Street Wilmington 28411 Contact: Alethea Jenkins 910-367-0287 www.jpawilmington.com ajenkinsjpa@gmail.com Weeklong camps for ages 3-5; 9am-1pm Call for more information or to enroll June 24-28: Transportation Station, July 15-19: Under the Sea & Pirates Ahoy, Aug 5-9: Diggin’ the Dinosaurs Fee: $150 ( $20 deposit/ $120 due first day of camp) *subject to min of 7 campers enrolled one week prior. KIDDIE ACADEMY CAMP VENTURES 7633 Market Street 28411 910 742-4344 https://kiddieacademy.com/academies/wilmington/ Session Dates : June 17- August 23 Transportation provided : No Type of Camp : Day camp Categories for Camp : Themed weeks “Get Sporty” “Artrageous” “We are Diverse” Discovering Bugs” Plant a Garden” “Aquapalooza” “Transportation” “Happy Campers” “Camp Ventures Museum” “Healthy Bodies” Description: Kiddie Academy aims to make your child’s summer as educational as it is fun. Our CampVentures program and curriculum do exactly that through themed events, activities and trips. From preschool through elementary school, your child will enjoy playing developmentally appropriate games. Throughout the summer we reinforce what your child has learned in school. With CampVentures, your child’s ordinary summer vacation is transformed into a fun and strong foundation for the future.

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EVOLUTION DANCE COMPLEX SUMMER CAMPS 4515 Fountain Drive, Units 1-3 Wilmington, NC 28403 910-769-4824 www.evolutiondancecomplex.com Session Dates : June 10 - August 2 (Each Camp is One Week long) Transportation provided : No Type of Camp : Sewing, Princess, Disney, Acrobatics, Costume Design/Sewing, American Girl Doll, The Lion King, Stage Makeup And Hair, Mary Poppins, Audition Preparation and more Categories for Camp : Dance, Tumble, Arts and Crafts, Sewing, Princesses, Costume Design Description : Join us for a fun morning at camp. Summer Camps will vary depending on what week it is. Camp times are either 9am-12pm or 9am-1pm depending on the camp. You will provide snack and lunch and we will provide the rest! Contact us at evolutiondancecomplex@gmail.com or visit our website for more information and to register.

early education & summer programs

Lower Cape Fear

The YWCA Lower Cape Fear provides quality and affordable childcare, with culturally sensitive and developmentally appropriate activities that enable children to succeed in school and have fun!

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HIGHLIGHTS: free swim lessons creative curriculum reading music safe transportation healthy snack arts & crafts on-site 3-acre playground tutoring swimming at the ywca pool field trips dance class & much more!

YWCA Main Campus 2815 S. College Road 910-799-6820 YWCA @ Wesley UMC 1401 S. College Road 910-777-3257

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Dino Week • Amazing Amphibians Calling all performers it’s Kids Have Talent Week! Famous Artists • Lego Week • Fun in the Sun!

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THE LITTLE GYM OF WILMINGTON 132 Racine Drive, Unit 1 910-799-3771 www.tlgwilmingtonnc.com Ages: 3-12 years Session dates: April 2-6 (Spring Break); June 11-August 24 (Summer) Transportation provided: No Type of camp: Summer, Full and Half-Day Categories for camps: Sports/ Cheerleading/Gymnastics/Dance/Karate Description: Give your kids a camp experience they will never forget and will create memories for a lifetime! The Little Gym hosts Spring Break and Summer Camps to suit you and your schedule! We offer both half and full day options filled with gymnastics, sports, dance, legos, karate, painting, other fun themes and imaginative play! Sign up for as little as one or two days or an entire week! Camps are for children ages 3-12 years old. NC AQUARIUM AT FT. FISHER SUMMER CAMPS 900 Loggerhead Road, Kure Beach, NC 28449 910-772-0542 ncaff.registrar@ncaquariums.com www.ncaquariums.com Aquarium summer camps provide fun and safe learning opportunities with knowledgeable and competent leadership. Camps run simultaneously for ages 5-6, 7-8, and 9-11. Ages 5-6, known as Aquanauts, become immersed in weekly topics through animal interaction, play, storytelling, crafts, and hands on outdoor activities. Ages 7-8, Marine Detectives, use their investigative skills during animal programs, outdoor excursions, and interactive games to better understand nature. Ages 9-11, Ocean Explorers, participate with staff in experiences outdoors, and behind the scenes at the Aquarium, to discover each weekly topic. Ages12-14, Coastal Crusaders, venture farther to explore different coastal environments and learn about animal collection. These campers also interact more directly with staff behind the scenes to assist with animal care. Ages15-16, Green Teens, investigate our connection with nature, engage in conservation projects to help protect our planet, and explore careers in marine science. Camp Fees: $260.00 for ages 5-11, $310.00 for ages 12-14, $310.00 for ages 15-16. THE STEM LABS SUMMER CAMPS Mayfaire Town Center; 820 Town Center Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405 www.thestemlabs.com 910-679-5060 Weekly camps, Running June 17th through August 16th Half-day and Whole-day Camps for K-8th graders Transportation Provided: No Category: Chemistry, Robotics, 3-D printing, Computer Technology, Biotechnology, Zoology, Engineering, Microbiology, Forensics, and more! Premium academic enrichment camps held in brand new student learning laboratories. Visit www.thestemlabs.com for complete list of over 40 summer camp topics covering science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Camp themes are presented as

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fun, age-appropriate, yet challenging lessons encouraging hands-on and immersive learning experiences. All campers in our one-of-a kind program learn directly from local and visiting STEM professionals from around the country. Limited spots available, so register online today!

UNCW MARINEQUEST 601 S College Rd Wilmington, NC 28403-5630 910-962-2640 uncw.edu/marinequest Ages: 4 - 17 Session Dates: June 9, 2019 – August 2, 2019 Transportation provided: No Type of camp: Summer, half-day commuter, full-day commuter, full-day residential Categories for camps: marine science, academic Description: Don’t miss out on the chance to discover the amazing world of modern marine science while exploring beautiful coastal habitats with MarineQuest’s summer camps! Conduct field-based scientific investigations at the marsh, beach, fouling docks, and/or on a research vessel. Develop the tools to become a modern marine scientist while kayaking, snorkeling, boogie boarding, or scuba diving. Discover your leadership potential while engaging in coastal service projects. MarineQuest is more than just another day at the beach! UNCW ENGINEERING EXPECTATIONS 601 S College Rd Wilmington, NC 28403-5630 910-962-2640 uncw.edu/engineeringexpectations Ages 4 - 17 Session Dates: June 17, 2019 – August 2, 2019 Transportation provided: No Type of camp Summer, half-day commuter, full-day commuter Categories for camps: engineering, academic Description: Engineering Expectations opens young minds to the possibilities of STEM. Whether it’s the mathematical precision of 3D printing or the logical sequence of computer coding, we want Pre-K-12 students to be able to recognize the ways in which STEM impacts the world around them! Explore civil, mechanical, aerospace, chemical, or sports engineering, or learn more about computer programming, robotics, and coding in one of our summer. www.wilmingtonparent.com

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SWEET PEAS SUMMER CAMP 2166 Dexter Street, Wilmington 28403, home of Wilmington Cooperative SchoolMiss Michelle 910-367-3841 SweetPeas4tots@gmail.com www.facebook.com/sweetpeasmontessori/ Session Dates : June 17 - June 21: Dino Week June 24 - June 28: Famous Artists July 15 - July 19: Amazing Amphibians July 22 - July 26: Lego Week July 29 - August 2: Kids Have Talent (Music, Dance, Theater!) August 5 - August 9: Fun in the Sun Transportation provided : None Type of Camp : Day Camp Categories for Camp : Education, Fun, Dinosaurs, Legos, Amphibians, Art, Talent Show, Water. Description : Each week of summer camp is jam packed with educational activities surrounding an exciting theme, arts and crafts, field trips to Wallace Park, free play, water play, dance parties and more! Special guests: Cape Fear Museum, the NC Aquarium, Muddy Muse Pottery and more! A $50 deposit (per week) holds your spot! Remaining balance due on the first day of your camp week. Payment options: Cash, Check, PayPal or Venmo. Ages 3 – 11 9:00am – 1:00pm $145 / week, 9:00am – 3:00pm $195 / week. This year camp will be held at: 2166 Dexter Street, home of Wilmington Cooperative School! Send us a message to register! Hurry! Space is limited to 30 students per week! For any questions and to register for camp: Miss Michelle :) 910-367-3841. SweetPeas4tots@gmail.com

WILMINGTON ROCK GYM SUMMER CLINICS 8118 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28411 910-319-7209 www.wilmingtonrockgym.com Session Dates: June 17th-21st, July 15th-19th, August 5th-10th Transportation provided : No Type of Camp : Rock climbing Description : Wilmington Rock Gym is offering 3 one week summer clinics for climbers ages 6-13. Clinics will be 1 1/2 hours each afternoon. No experience required. Cost is $150.00 per one week session. Call to sign up or for more information. 910-319-7209 or wilmingtonrockgym.com for more information.

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WINTER PARK PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMP 4501 Wrightsville Avenue Wilmington, NC 28403 910-791-5893 preschool.wppc@gmail.com www.wppc-preschool.org Ages: 2 - 5 years Transportation Provided: No Half-Day Camp Category: Half-Day Preschool Camp Summer Camp at WPPP is fun and exciting. We will have 4 wonderful weeks full of games, music, arts and crafts, outdoor activities, Friday Water Day and much more! Each week has a different theme. Snack is provided everyday. Each week will have a session of Stretch-n-Grow. For more detailed information, pricing and registration forms, please visit our website. YMCA DAY CAMPS AT NIR FAMILY YMCA 2710 Market St. Wilmington, NC 28403 (910) 251-9622 www.ymcasenc.org/camp Camp Type: Day Camp, Leaders In Training Camp, Preschool Camp, Sports Camp, Swim Camp, Babysitting Camp, Art Camp, Soccer Camp, Flag Football Camp, Girls on the Run Camp, Cooking Camp and Water Adventures Camp. Ages: 3-15 Transportation Provided: No Description: Trading stories and sharing a favorite book with a new friend. Being greeted with smiles and highfives from staff, teammates and friends. Always fitting in, just for being you. This is what Y’s summer camps are all about- ensuring kids get more out of their summer break and having the BEST SUMMER EVER!

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YMCA DAY CAMPS AT LIFEPOINT CHURCH LELAND 1725 Reed Rd. Leland, NC 28451 (910) 251-9622 www.ymcasenc.org/camp Camp Type: Day Camp, Soccer Camp, Sports Camp and Leaders In Training Camp Ages: 5-15 Transportation Provided: No Description: Trading stories and sharing a favorite

book with a new friend. Being greeted with smiles and high-fives from staff, teammates and friends. Always fitting in, just for being you. This is what Y’s summer camps are all about- ensuring kids get more out of their summer break and having the BEST SUMMER EVER! YMCA DAY CAMPS AT MIDTOWN YMCA 709 George Anderson Dr. Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 251-9622 www.ymcasenc.org Camp Type: Day Camp, Leaders In Training Camp, Halo Hoops Basketball Camp, Soccer Camp, Babysitter Camp, and Water Adventures Camp Ages: 5-15 Transportation Provided: No Description: Trading stories and sharing a favorite book with a new friend. Being greeted with smiles and high-fives from staff, teammates and friends. Always fitting in, just for being you. This is what Y’s summer camps are all about- ensuring kids get more out of their summer break and having the BEST SUMMER EVER! YMCA CAMPS AT CAMP KIRKWOOD 2015 Camp Kirkwood Rd. Watha, NC 28478 (336) 409-7938 www.ymcasenc.org/campkirkwood Camp Type: Day Camp, Overnight Camp, Girls on the Run Overnight Camp, STRIDE Overnight Camp, Soccer Overnight Camp, Leaders In Training Overnight Camp and Adventure Camp Ages: 5-15 Transportation Provided: Yes Description: Trading stories and sharing a favorite book with a new friend. Being greeted with smiles and high-fives from staff, teammates and friends. Always fitting in, just for being you. This is what Y’s summer camps are all about- ensuring kids get more out of their summer break and having the BEST SUMMER EVER! YWCA SUMMER CAMP 2815 S. College Road Wilmington, NC 28412 910-799-6820 www.ywca-lowercapefear.org Session Dates: July 17, 2019 - August 22, 2019 Transportation provided: Only for program field trips Type of Camp: Day Camp Categories for Camp: Full-Day Summer Camp Description: The YWCA Summer Camp Program provides quality, affordable childcare in a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for students on break for the academic year. Give your child an enriching summer full of new friends, skills, interests, challenges, and most importantly, fun! The program is offered to children ages 5 to 12 and is open Monday-Friday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm throughout the summer break. The program is a 3 star fully licensed program by the North Carolina Division of Child Development.

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MIND AND BODY

How to Talk to Your Kids About Food How you explain the importance of eating healthy food could be the differenc between a food battle and food excitement. Here are some phrases that might change your child’s outlook on the food you serve. May Not Help “Apples are good for you” “Carrots will turn you into a bunny” “This food will help you grow” “Salad is healthy” “Blueberries have antioxidants in them” “White food isn’t good for you”

Water Safety at Home While drowning is 100% preventable, nearly 300 children under the age of five drown in pools and spas every year. The number one way to prevent drownings is through proactive parent supervision, but most drownings occur when a child was thought to be in the house but slipped outside without anyone knowing.

May Help A Lot “Red food gives you a strong heart” “Orange food helps you see in the dark” “Yellow food helps your body heal cuts” “Green food helps you fight off sickness” “Blue and purple foods give you a strong brain” “White foods give you energy”

1. Install high locks Put locks on doors and windows that are high and out of reach. Some drownings happen because a parent didn’t know their toddler figured out the door knob. Don’t forget sliding glass doors as well. 2. Get door and window alarms Families should install simple contact alarms for doors and windows that lead to the pool. The ring-type alarm sounds every time a door opens, alerting an adult. 3. No doggy doors Pet doors should be permanently sealed off. Toddlers are known to mimic their pets and may follow them right out the doggy door and into the pool area, putting both child and pet at risk. 4.Pool alarms Surface pool alarms will trigger a sound inside the home when the water’s surface is broken. However, a small child could quietly walk down the pool steps and slip under water without setting off the alarm, so they cannot be used alone. 5. Child immersion alarms When you first move into a home, consider using a wearable immersion alarm, like the Safety Turtle, which triggers an alarm inside the house if the sensor gets wet. This is especially important when you are unfamiliar with the area.

Planet Fitness Teen Summer Challenge Running through Sept. 1st, teens ages 15-18 can work out TOTALLY FREE. No catches, no commitments. Come in and use tons of cardio and strength equipment on your own, or sign up for our free fitness training classes. Visit any Planet Fitness on or after May 15th to sign up for your free summer membership. Under 18 must have a parent or guardian present at sign up. All teens who sign up are entered into Planet Fitness’ Scholarship Sweepstakes! At the end of the summer, Planet Fitness will be awarding one $500 scholarship in each state/ province and a $5,000 grand prize* in both the United States and Canada. Additionally, teens will have the chance to win exciting prizes on Planet Fitness’ Facebook and Instagram channels throughout the summer such as PF swag, movie tickets, and wireless headphones. More information in available at www.planetfitness.com/ TeenSummerChallenge.

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NEW PRODUCTS CGear Sand-Free Towel After a trip to the beach, the worst is trying to clean and dry soggy and sandy beach towels that leave a mess all over your house. And, with a normal beach towel it doesn’t matter how careful you are when you place your beach towel down in the sand, all it takes is one iota of a breeze to get pesky sand particles everywhere. CGear Sand-Free has created a new sand-free beach towel that actually repels sand instead of tracking it home. The specialty dual-weave fabric traps sand underneath it. Any sand that is kicked onto the top of the mat will filter through and stay trapped. Plus, the towel is quick drying, so it is ready to use again within minutes of toweling off and it won’t mildew.

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Beach Day with Baby Baby Brezza

Reusable snack and beverage containers by Baby Brezza allows bigger kids to snack smarter too! These ecofriendly drink and snack containers are reusable and washable!

For families heading to amusement parks, parades, fairs and festivals (or just a walk around the neighborhood) this summer, Step2 has some great on-the-move solutions to keep little ones contained, entertained and even in the shade. These ride ones are a must for outdoor adventures. Mom can keep everyone in one place and the kids feel like they are playing a fun game instead of just being stuck in a stroller.

Stone Sunwear

There will be no sunburn here! Stonz offers sunwear with UPF 50 protection built into the fabric. Along with hats and sunnies to keep little ones covered and carefree!

Splash Out Far Out Toys has teamed up with YouTube star 7-year old Ryan of the massively popular Ryan ToysReview YouTube channel for a Ryan’s World version of the original Splash Out! Splash Out is an action-packed extreme outcome game, where you need to provide answers quickly and correctly, and pass the ball on, or you will get splashed out! At its core, Splash Out features a ball that contains a water balloon. It includes a wind-up timer, and when the timer goes off, the water balloon is punctured. Whoever is holding the ball gets splashed with water! Splash Out comes with 1 Splash Out Ball, 24 Water Balloons, 1 hose nozzle adapter and 1 adapter for indoor play option. Splash Out is recommended for age 5+ and retails for $12.99

Tranquilo Mat

Tranquil Mat is the first portable mat that soothes baby to sleep by mimickin the sounds and motions of the womb. Perfect for soothing baby to sleep for a restful summer, also helpful when on vacation and in unfamiliar surroundings when it is hard for baby to fall asleep. This unique product was invented by a Boston-based maternity nurse and infant crying specialist.

Brezza Motorized Formula Blending Pitcher

This hands-free and compact motorized formula blending pitcher is ideal for mixing formula while traveling... or cocktails! Prepares and stores up to 28 oz. of formula.

Cures for Travel Woes Earplanes

Earplanes help avoid airplane ear pain and relieve ear discomfort, clogging, and popping by naturally filtering and regulating air pressure. They are safe, soft, and disposable and made from soft hypoallergenic silicone. Also available in adult, children and “smaller ears” sizes. Doctor recommended and tested by U.S. Navy pilots

UpSpring: Stomach Settle Drops

These drops help quickly relieve nausea, motion sickness, gas, bloating and other digestive upset. This is a 4-in-1 and contains the top four proven natural remedies to relieve upset stomach. Also, with micronized ingredients that help provide fast-acting relief and a geat tasting lemon-ginger flavor. Splash Out is recommended for age 5+ and retails for $12.99 26 | June 2019 | Wilmington Parent

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FAMILY TRAVEL

BIG ADVENTURE AND EDUCATIONAL

SUMMER TRIPS

chool’s almost out for summer, but the learning doesn’t have to stop when the last bell rings. While there are plenty of local educational opportunities all over the Cape Fear region, you may want to go big this year! From the beaches of Normandy at the site of history’s largest seaborn battle to the land of the cowboys in the Wild West, bring the classroom to life on these educational vacations:

Take in the Emotional History of WWII + D-Day in Normandy Just in time for the 75th anniversary of D-Day this summer, travelers can explore the battlegrounds of Normandy and get an in-depth look at that fateful day on European day tour operator City Wonders’ D-Day Beaches of Normandy Tour. Led by an expert guide, families will delve far beyond history books, beginning with a visit to Utah Beach Landing Museum housed in an old German bunker. Kids can see soldiers’ personal letters and artifacts, sample apple cider at a 17th-century farmhouse and former ally shelter, witness trace bomb craters and stop at the emotional American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer – lined with over 100,000 white crosses honoring the courageous fallen soldiers. Visit www.citywonders for more details!

Channel Buffalo Bill and Explore the Wild West Take a step back in time through the Wild West and make unforgettable family memories with Trafalgar on their Wild West Cowboys and Buffalos itinerary. On this 9-day trip, families will step into the 1850s on the Oregon Trail, saddle up and ride through Yellowstone National Park, watch as Old Faithful spouts steam, delve into cowboy culture in Buffalo Bill’s hometown, and cross Mount Rushmore off their bucket list. From wagon rides to white water rafting, families will step into pioneers’ shoes and experience Mother Nature’s finest on this adventure of a lifetime. Check out this adventure at www.trafalgar.com/en-us/tours/t/wild-west-cowboys-and-buffalos.

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Experience Frozen-in-Time Ruins & an Active Volcano with A Day Tour from Rome While visiting the history-rich city of Rome, venture to the Naples region with City Wonders on their Pompeii & Mount Vesuvius Guided Day Trip, and explore fascinating ruins + the volcano responsible for it all (that is still active to this day). Beginning in Pompeii with skip-the-line entry, families will be guided through the ancient ruins by their own personal archaeologist, and discover the city that has been preserved for 1500 years under 20ft of volcanic ash. City Wonders’ local expert guides will recreate the hustle and bustle of city, explaining what each building was used for, where families ate their meals, did laundry, socialized and more. Families will then visit the top of the infamous Mount Vesuvius, one of the few active volcanos in Europe. When back in Rome, families can also learn how to make authentic Italian pasta in a local home on City Wonders’ new family-friendly Authentic Pasta Making Experience. Both of these experiences can be found at www.citywonders.com.

Befriend 200+ Species of Stunning Wildlife in the Galapagos Islands For nature-loving families, skip the zoo this summer and discover an amazing array of species on the exotic Galapagos Islands. Home to giant tortoises, iguanas, sea lions, seals, rays, dolphins, songbirds and penguins to name a few, the Galapagos Islands are a secluded paradise full of life, science, and history. Travelers can explore the land that Charles Darwin developed his theory of natural selection and embrace their inner scientist at the Charles Darwin Research Station, scuba dive amongst colorful fish and seahorses, and relax on the white-sand beaches. See what type of adventures are possible for your family at www. darwinfoundation.org.

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SCHOOL NOTES Local Students Place in National Competition

New Hanover County Schools Summer Driver’s Education The next session of Driver’s Education will be offered in the Summer of 2019. Call your child’s school for registration information. Class dates are as follows: Ashley High Session 1 - June 20th-28th 7am-11am or 11:30am-3:30pm (Please only register for one class) Mandatory Parent Meeting: June 19th 6pm Ashley Cafeteria Session 2 - July 17th-Aug. 1st 7am-10am or 10:30am-1:30pm (Please only register for one class) Mandatory Parent Ashley Cafeteria

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New Hanover High The 2 June classes will meet for 8 days ( june 19,20,21, 24,25,26,27,28) June AM will meet daily from 7:00 to 11:00 June PM will meet from 11:30 to 3:30 The 2 July classes will meet for 8 days (july 8,9,10,11,12 15,16) July AM will meet daily from 7:00 to 11:00 July PM will meet daily from 11:30 to 3:30 The MANDATORY Parent Meeting will be June 20th at 4:00 for the 2 june classes and July 9th for the 2 july classes. You will need to bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate and most recent report card.

Students from Wilmington Christian Academy competed in the 42nd annual American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) National Competition held at Bob Jones University in Greenville, S.C., on April 9-11, 2019. Approximately 2,100 students and sponsors from 29 states participated in the AACS National Competition, having captured top honors in their state contests. The students, representing over 200 Christian high schools from across the nation, competed in 76 categories in the five basic areas of academics, music, speech, art and Bible. Wilmington Christian Academy students placed in the following categories: *WCA Choral Group - National Champion, 1st Place *Maria Smith (Junior) - National Champion, 1st Place - Art Sculpture *Zach Carroll (Senior) - National Champion, 1st Place - Topical Bible Preaching *Zach Burk (Junior) - National Champion, 1st Place - Evangelistic Bible Preaching *Cameron Jackson (Senior) - 2nd Place - Bible Teaching *WCA Small Vocal Ensemble - 3rd Place Wilmington Christian Academy was founded in 1969 and is proudly celebrating its 50th Anniversary year! WCA enrolls 953 students, ranging in ages Preschool to 12th grade.

Free 2019-2020 School Year Athletic Pre-Participation Screening Exams Offered for New Hanover County Middle and High School Athletes and Cheerleaders. Each year, all North Carolina students who plan to participate in athletics or cheerleading must undergo a state-mandated screening examination. Physicians in New Hanover-Pender County Medical Society, in concert with New Hanover County Health Department and the school systems, have, for many years, offered free screenings for New Hanover County athletes and cheerleaders at designated times. Exams for the Boys will be on Thursday, May 30, 2019. Girls’ exams will be on Thursday, June 06, 2019. Exams are at the Health Department, 2029 South 17th Street. The waiting area for students is the Health Department’s parking lot facing 17th street in front of the Health Department Clinic building. After lining up at the entrance, students will be seen on a first come, first served basis (begun in 2017), instead of by school groups. There is no need to arrive more than 15 minutes early. Before beginning an examination, physicians are required to see the two-page medical history, emergency information, and parental permission forms which are available in the schools and at the Board of Education or downloaded from the district’s website. Rising ninth graders should list the high school that they will attend in the fall. If there are questions, contact the student’s school, the Medical Society’s Executive Director, Bonnie Brown (910-790-5800; Email: MedicalSociety@NHPCMS.org), or the NHC Schools Lead Athletic Trainer, Matthew Triche (910-251-6100 x 74448 Email:matthew.triche@nhcs.net).

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BIRTHDAY PHOTOS

Savannah 6/13• 6yo

Mason P. • 7yo

Kendall 6/14 • 2yo

Noah J.

Evan E. 6/20 • 3yo

6/8 • 3yo

Adriana V.

Bailey 6/1 • 7yo

Caleb B. 6/26 • 8yo

Hannah 6/24 • 7yo

Fiona H. 6/2 • 9yo

6/3 • 6yo

Beckham H. 4/18 • 12yo

DOES YOUR CHILD OR GRANDCHILD HAVE A BIRTHDAY IN JULY

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