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March 2010

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The truth about ADHD Local experts weigh in

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‘The Talk’ How and when to discuss birds and bees

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ADMISSION OPEN HOUSES MARCH 8, 2010 • 7:00-9:00 PM April 12, 2010 • 7:00-9:00 PM Meet the Director of Admission; tour the school and learn about our outstanding programs.

Cell phones for kids Ground rules and best bets

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Oddly curious A fun look at kids’ quirks

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“ADHD STUDENTS AND THE ROLE OF MEDICATION” Free Community Parent Seminar

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Pediatric HealthSource If it’s high up, it’s high risk

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Plugged in Parent Taming the texting teen

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Making the Grade Help! My kid can’t concentrate

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Sports Doc Top 5 transferrable skills

Seen & Noted Trends, tips and resources

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Fast Food Pork roast with cider gravy

In the News A briefing for busy parents

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Family Media Great reads from the Columbus Metropolit an Library

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Newest & Neatest Fun and functional reviews for families

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Editor’s Note A camp-y experience

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A camp-y experience Last year my daughter went to sleep-away camp for the first time.

To be honest, I didn’t think she’d make it past the first night since she’s so girly. Plus we had a couple unplanned things happen: We found out the friend who asked her to go to camp didn’t show, and a swim test was required upon check-in at camp. So we signed in, threw her things on her cabin bunk, and went straight over to the lake (lake, not pool!) for the swim test, which she did not pass with flying colors.

Poor thing, I thought. I’m sure she’s coming home now. A little beaten down, but not broken, she decided to stay. And I didn’t hear from her until I went back to pick her up five days later. Go figure.

Turns out, this shy-ish little 10-year-old really blossomed without her mom and dad, her brothers, and her usual group of friends to lean on. She toughed it out and became more self-confident. And what more could you ask from a camping experience (except for maybe the friend to actually show up this year)?

Sending your children to camp is a great way for them to learn to be more independent, make new friends and gain new life skills along the way. But where to start? In our Camp Guide, that’s where! Look here for listings of camps around Ohio, complete with specialties and pricing.

We have great advice on choosing a camp and how to pack economically, too.

Be sure to check out our new column, Plugged in Parent! Sharon Cindrich writes about real-world

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tech issues today’s families face. Welcome!

Also in this issue, we cover the often misunderstood and often misdiagnosed attentiondeficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Is medication always necessary? Is it safe?

What support is available if a child has ADHD? We have the answers.

Are your children getting old enough for “The Talk?”

You can stop sweating — we have an article that’ll provide age-appropriate guidelines to help you through that sometimes awkward dialog.

And, find the best cell phones for your kids — perhaps one with a GPS to track where they are at all times? (see above for reasons!) We cover the best plans and safety tips.

Finally, ever feel like your child is an oddball? Most of you are nodding, I’m sure.

Read our fun look at kids’ quirks. Turns out, weird is normal. These silly tidbits will make you smile.

And with spring just around the corner, I’ll close with one of my favorite quotes: “Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’”

— Robin Williams Happy March!

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National Wildlife Week: Let kids know why it's called the Great Outdoors

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Now that’s funky Jazz Arts Group’s Inside Track series returns to the historic Lincoln Theatre on Saturday, April 3, to present an evening of high-octane “supafunkrock” delivered by the Crescent City’s Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue.

Rare indeed is the artist with the virtuosity to draw the unqualified respect of some of the most iconic legends in jazz and the ability to deliver a high-energy funk rock show capable of mesmerizing international rock stars. Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews is one such artist — and there is no one else like him.

Tickets for all Inside Track concerts are on sale now for $25 (orchestra) and $30 (loge) and are available by phone at (614) 469-0939 and through all Ticketmaster outlets. Call (614) 294-5200 or visit www.jazzartsgroup.org for more information.

The Inside Track music series is presented by the Jazz Arts Group with media support from The Columbus Dispatch, Columbus Alive, CD101 and WCBE 90.5 FM.

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Columbus School for Girls is honored to be hosting the State of Ohio Momentum 2010: Young Women’s Summit on March 7. The day, in honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, is geared for girls ages 12 to 18, and promises to be a wonderful experience. The speakers and events will focus on economics, education and health and complement the women’s program planned for downtown Columbus on March 8. Speakers for the March 7 Summit include: Governor Strickland, First Lady Frances Strickland, Kim deGroh from NASA, Andrea Cambern from Channel 10, and numerous STEM and business women from around the state. Register your daughter as soon as possible to ensure a spot (spaces are limited). To register and access the conference schedule, visit www.ohiowomen2010.org.

Baby Bonanza & Kid’s Expo!

Ohio’s largest maternity, baby and child expo returns this year as a 2day event on April 10 and 11 at Veterans Memorial. You will have the opportunity to visit with a wide variety of exhibitors and discover new products and services, attend educational seminars for parents, enjoy family-friendly entertainment and visit the new Green Pavilion featuring organic and eco-friendly products! Check out the Dad’s Challenge, Diaper Derby Races and interactive play areas.

Each day, the first 50 mom visitors will receive a free Mommy Gift Bag and all dads will receive the book ABC’s for Expectant Dads, by Todd Barrett Lieman. Go to www.BabyBonanza.net for more information, including a schedule of events and ticket information.

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Is it ADHD? It can be challenging to determine if a child is truly struggling with ADHD. “Difficulties with paying attention or extremely active behavior often tell us that there is a problem, but it’s not necessarily ADHD,” said Kathryn H. Leugers, Psy.D., M.B.A., a counselor with Meers, Inc. Consulting Psychologists in Columbus.

“These difficulties can also be due to other issues such as lack of sleep, stress, medical illness, or psychological conditions such as anxiety or depression.”

Professionals utilize behavioral scales to determine if a child has ADHD. “Teachers and parents are asked to fill out questionnaires,” said Shivani Gopal Edwards, director of clinical development at Buckeye Ranch in Columbus. “We are looking for patterns of behavior such as inability to sit still, running around all the time, touching other kids or getting in people’s faces.”

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unable to control the temptation of distractions such as paying attention to another student instead of to what a teacher is saying. “Another type of distracted student may ‘tune out’ the teacher and begin focusing on their own internal thoughts and feelings,” he said.

Oremus said it is a misconception that those with inattentive ADHD can’t focus at all. “The problem occurs when the focused attention is required for activities the child views as boring or not fun, which, sad to say, is how ADHD stu-

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dents often perceive many of their classroom activities.”

Impulsive ADHD students often blurt out their responses without waiting for the teacher to call on them. “This behavior often results in the impulsive child being punished as if they had done it on purpose as an act of defiance,” Oremus said. “One study showed that impulsive ADHD school children receive correction, admonitions, criticism and punishments 17 times more each day than non-impulsive children. Such repeated negative feedback often has devastating effects on children’s self-images and motivation.”

Help for ADHD June Richdale-Robb is the volunteer coordinator of the Columbus Satellite of CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Her son Brian was diagnosed with ADHD when he was in the third grade. “After Brian was diagnosed, we were able to look back and recognize some earlier behaviors that were probably linked to ADHD,” Richdale-Robb said.

“He had done well in school until third grade when the teacher had a more structured setting. Brian couldn’t sit still and he became a behavior problem. We sought counseling to address these issues.”

Richdale-Robb said that medication, along with counseling and switching to a different education environment, helped Brian. “We ended up putting him in a Montessori school for his fourth and fifth grade years where he flourished,” she said. “When he hit the puberty years, his medications had to be adjusted to help with the additional

chemical imbalance. It’s important for parents to realize that the child’s treatment may change as they grow. Parents often want to find the perfect thing to take care of the issue, but we have to be flexible.”

Richdale-Robb said that kids like her son need a routine. “With Brian, I learned to become more organized.

It’s important as a parent of a child with ADHD to be specific and to be reasonable. The child needs to feel they can accomplish something well,” she said. “Make simple requests and give them constant praise. This is important for these kids because they don’t always feel equal to their peers.”

Richdale-Robb established a routine for Brian that involved a balanced diet, medication and rest.

“He would take his medication in the morning, at noon and again in the afternoon when he got home from school,” she said. “He would usually need a bit of down time when he got home before he started on his homework. That was a good time for his snack. He wasn’t a big breakfast or lunch eater, so it was important to offer him high-quality snacks like peanut butter and jelly on whole wheat bread, cheese and crackers, or yogurt.”

Finding support “As a parent of a child with ADHD, there is a point when you hit rock bottom and need help,” RichdaleRobb said. “A child who has severe ADHD really stresses the family, the marital relationship of parents, and the relationships with siblings,” Oremus said. “It is very important for both parents to become well educated on the issues and the interven-

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Recommended resources: Teenagers with ADD: A Parents’ Guide, by Chris Zeigler Dendy ■ A large collection of ADHD-related books, videos, training programs, games, professional texts and assessment products: www.ADDWarehouse.com.

■ Find a local CHADD group and lots of useful information on the CHADD website: www.chadd.org. Or call (614) 528-4141.

■ Check out the ADHD Myths and Misunderstandings information on the CHADD website: www.chadd.org.

■ A site for reliable, up-to-date information and programs for individuals with ADHD, their friends and family members, and interested and involved professionals: www.addvisor.com.

■ Marburn Academy: www.MarburnAcademy.org.

■ Buckeye Ranch: www.BuckeyeRanch.org.

■ Meers, Inc. Counseling Psychologists: ww.MeersInc.com.

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columbusparent.com Check out ColumbusParent.com to find out more about ADHD: Is medication always necessary?

Is the medication used to treat ADHD harmful?

Developmental stages of ADHD. More recommended resources. tions proven to be successful.”

Experts recommend parents seek counseling and a support group such as CHADD. “We also recommend parents receive school advocacy for their ADHD child,” Edwards said. “Not all these kids need special education. They may just need flexibility in how they receive their education and help with organizational skills. Medication is not always necessary, nor is it our primary focus. But it is often utilized as part of the treatment program.”

Leugers agreed. “There are several treatments for ADHD, including medication, psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy or behavioral therapy for individuals and their families, and cognitive training (using computer training to build attention and decrease

impulsivity). I believe that these adaptive cognitive and emotional skills, which help the child focus in a classroom and with other social situations, will help children and teens with ADHD have the most likelihood of a healthy development in childhood and in transitioning to adulthood.”

“We are living proof that as parents we did survive having a child with ADHD,” Richdale-Robb said. “Brian is doing well and is now a sophomore at Case Western University.”

Jan Myers is a freelance journalist from Coshocton. She has a degree in psychology and natural health. She and her husband Alan have a son, Maxx, 16, and a daughter, Maggie, 11.

Myers enjoys writing about parenting, travel and natural health. Visit her website at www.mylifetransformations.com.

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How and when to have ‘The Talk’ There’s a rite of passage every parent dreads: the birds and the bees discussion.

Just hearing about it makes us break into a cold sweat and nervous laughter, until we push it out of our minds and postpone it for a distant time.

If more of us considered the facts, we would realize that the stakes are just too high to let embarrassment prevent us from talking to our kids about sex. The statistics speak for themselves: teen pregnancy is on the rise again in America, a sexually active teen not using contraception has a 90 percent chance of getting pregnant within 12 months, and close to 50 percent of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) contracted in a given year are by individuals ages 15-24. But parents continue to wait for that magical age when their child is old enough to have the big talk.

As a mother, I too am guilty of procrastinating initiating a healthy dialogue about sexual reproduction with my children. Because my oldest is only 8 years old, I thought I had years to go before broaching the topic and never transitioned out of referring to my children’s private parts by childish potty training names. But the other day, I had a wakeup call.

I was sitting with my daughter, noticing how grown up she seemed with her long limbs and her sassy attitude when I realized the days of zit cream and first bras were suddenly within range. Gripped with a name-

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Pertinent statistics 10 percent of all U.S. births are to teens.* In 2006, teen pregnancy, which had been dropping since 1990, began rising again.** ■ 10 percent of young women ages 18-24 who have had sex before age 20 report that their first sex was involuntary.** ■ A sexually active teen who does not use contraceptives has a 90 percent chance of becoming pregnant within a year.*** ■ 48 percent of STIs contracted every year occur among ages 15-24.**** ■ ■

*Martin, J.A., et al., 2002, National Vital Statistics Report ** Guttmacher Institute, January 2010 Study *** Harlap, S., Kost, K. and Forrest, J.D., Preventing Pregnancy, Protecting Health: A New Look at Birth Control Choices in the United States, New York: AGI, 1991 **** Weinstock, H., et al., Sexually Transmitted Diseases Among American Youth: Incidence and Prevalence Estimates, 2000, Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health, 2004.

less dread, I asked her gently if she knew where babies came from. She answered quickly and without hesitation, “Babies come from your butt.” Her innocent answer reassured me that she was still my baby under her cool clothes, but it also filled me with guilt. I worried that she might be ridiculed if the topic of sex or private parts came up with her little clique of girlfriends. It was clearly time to rectify her lack of information about the reproductive system before it was too late.

The media is flooded with segments and articles about pinpointing the right time to have the big talk. But Mary Halter, author of 101 Questions Kids Really Ask ... and the Answers They Need to Know, claims that, “Perpetuating this myth that

there is a time to start is our biggest problem. There shouldn’t be one talk.

Families should begin a healthy discussion as soon as a child can speak about body parts.” Denise Wible, a mother of two in Powell, said, “We’ve given our children little snippets of information their whole lives. It’s actually easier to approach this topic gradually. I didn’t want to wait to spring it on them and shock them, or wait for their friends to fill them in.”

Diane Kopp, a stay-athome mother of four in Dublin, felt that she was robbed of her chance to tell her two oldest daughters about sex because their friends talked to them before she did. She ended up having to play catch-up to redress the misconcep-

tions her daughters’ friends had passed on, and considers herself lucky to have an open communication with her daughters today. As a result, she made sure to begin talking about sex earlier with her two younger children.

The library is a great place to prepare yourself to talk with your children.

You’ll find dozens of titles targeted toward parents and kids of all ages covering every possible question related to body parts and sex. Spend a few hours reading, letting the questions wash over you, familiarizing yourself with the vocabulary.

As you read, take note of what you feel comfortable discussing, and what feels out of bounds. Deciding up front whether you want to discuss same-sex marriage

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and pregnancy out of wedlock will help you prepare for possible questions.

Experts agree that the first step toward establishing an open environment is to call body parts by their given, clinical names. Using childish terms early on, such as “wee wee” and “pee pee,” being vague by referring to

“down there,” or telling children that babies are carried in the stomach just leads to confusion at later ages and can create a sense of shame.

Halter advised, “There’s nothing wrong with telling children that a baby is grown in a special place called the uterus.” She further advises parents to get comfortable

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with words like urethra and penis by saying them over and over in front of the mirror until they sound as benign as dog and cat.

Of course, different age groups will have different age-appropriate topics. It’s a good idea to bring up topics as questions arise and to clarify exactly what question children are asking.

Preschool children should learn the appropriate names for body parts, what constitutes inappropriate touching, and the basic mechanics of pregnancy. In the later elementary years as children near middle school, they should hear about puberty, healthy relationships, and what information is appropriate to upload to the web.

If the dialogue has been constant and free-flowing, by the time your child reaches high school and you need to address sexually transmit-

ted diseases, consensual sex, and birth control, the allimportant discussion will be less painful for all.

Amber Madison, author of Talking Sex with Your Kids: Keeping Them Safe and You Sane by Knowing What They’re Really Thinking, feels strongly that both parents have valuable insights to share with their children, regardless of their comfort level discussing intimate topics. While sons may be more comfortable asking their fathers questions about penises, hearing about their mothers’ experiences will help them get a good sense of healthy relationships.

Jason Gonzalez, father of two in Columbus, has been the primary initiator of sex talks with his teenage son, but he always coordinates the discussions with his exwife so she can weigh in with her own point of view.

Regardless of when you begin talking to your children about sex, be sure the dialogue continues and that you remain an approachable, ask-able parent. Set up a standing one-on-one weekly date with your children and encourage them to keep a log of issues they want to discuss. Use news stories and movie plots to stimulate relevant conversation. With an ongoing discussion in an open environment, the questions will flow naturally, eliminating the need for one awkward and ineffective sex lecture.

Vanessa Druckman is a freelance writer and blogger living in the Columbus area with her husband and three children.

She blogs about cooking and parenting at www.chefdruck.com.

Book suggestions For parents: ■ Talking to Your Kids About Sex — from Toddlers to Teens, by Lauri Berkenkamp and Steven C. Atkins, Psy. D. ■ The Talk: A Breakthrough Guide to Raising Healthy Kids in an Oversexualized, Online, In-Your-Face World, by Sharon Maxwell, Ph.D. ■ 101 Questions Kids Really Ask ... And the Answers They Need To Know, by Mary H. Halter Preschool and early elementary school ■ It’s NOT the Stork! A Book about Girls, Boys, Babies, Bodies, Families and Friends,

by Robie H. Harris Late elementary school and middle school ■ The Care & Keeping of You: the Body Book for Girls (American Girl Library), by Valorie Schaefer ■ The Boy’s Body Book — Everything You Need to Know for Growing Up You, by Kelli Dunham, R.N. ■ It’s So Amazing! A Book about Eggs, Sperm, Birth, Babies and Families, by Robie H. Harris Tweens and teens ■ The Body Scoop for Girls — A Straight Talk Guide to a Healthy, Beautiful You, by Jennifer Ashton, M.D., Ob-Gyn ■ My Body, My Self For Boys, by Lynda Madaras and Area Madaras ■ Sex, Puberty and All That Stuff — A Guide to Growing Up, by Jacqui Bailey Visit ColumbusParent.com for links to helpful websites.

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Your kid wants a cell phone? OMG! Tracy Matheny’s 10-yearold daughter sends a lot of text messages. “When the phone rings, she’s surprised,” Matheny said. “All she does is text.”

The Pickerington mom said her daughter, who received a cell phone for Christmas, is very responsible with her phone: she keeps it in a protective case and puts it on vibrate mode if needed.

When deciding whether your tween or teen is ready for a cell phone, consider how responsible he or she is, said Westerville police officer Randy Bailey. “Are they doing well in school?” Bailey said. “Do they follow the home rules? Are they good kids? And if they are, there comes a point when you have to trust them. You have to depend on them to make good decisions.”

Parents should discuss cell phone etiquette and lay some ground rules before giving their kids cell phones.

Here are a few suggestions from Officer Bailey: Don’t text while driving, don’t leave your phone out

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ited keys that were programmed to dial specific phone numbers several years ago. It was phased out.

“It was very popular with the really young kids, but by the time they were in that 11- to Photo courtesy of AT&T 12-year-old stage, it wasn’t cool enough,” Merritt said.

LG Neon “They wanted what the where somebody could take older kids, or what Mom or Dad, were carrying.” it, don’t respond to texts AT&T, Sprint and Verizon from people you don’t know Wireless offer family wireless and don’t let anyone else use phone plans as well as some the phone unless you’ve form of parental control dialed the number for them.

And only give your phone number to people you know and trust.

Bailey said parents should program several phone numbers into their kids’ phones: 9-1-1, the local police department’s nonemergency phone number, and an “in case of emergency,” or “I.C.E.,” phone number.

Photo courtesy of Verizon Wireless When it comes to phones and features, the choices Nokia 7705 Twist works can seem endless. with the Family Locator Determine what you can service afford, shop online and visit a few stores. John Adams, a options and family member Sprint spokesperson, said locator services (GPS techteens like colorful phones nology). Some of these are and features such as onefree and some cost an additouch text messaging. tional $5-10 per month. With Family plans are often more these kinds of features, pareconomical than going with ents can restrict the time of a separate wireless plan for day a cell phone is used, each family member’s block phone numbers from phone, said AT&T calling that phone and even spokesperson Chris Bauer. get alerts by text message or Prepaid wireless service also e-mail when a child arrives is an option. home from school.

As for phones specifically Parents should consider for children, Verizon whether they want unlimitWireless spokesperson Laura ed texting. More than 50 bilMerritt said Verizon lion texts were sent or launched a device with lim- received on the Verizon

Wireless network in October 2009, according to Merritt.

She suggests talking with your child about expectations for cell phone use — yours and theirs.

Jim Fischer of Ostrander said his 12-year-old daughter realizes that she needs to let her parents know where she is and be reachable on her cell phone. “We look at the phone every so often to make sure we know who the texts are going to and coming from,” Fischer said. “We made her save all the numbers in the memory and give each one a name, so we knew who they were without having to ask.”

For some, cell phones for tweens and teens are seen as a necessity; others view them as a privilege. Tracy Miller said cell phones help her kids — ages 15, 13 and 11 — learn responsibility.

The Galloway mom said they need to do things like use their phones appropriately and keep up with their

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For Robin Nevin, a cell phone for her 8-year-old daughter is a nicety. Nevin, of Pickerington, said her daughter’s phone line was added to her mother-in-

law’s plan in Arizona for $10 per month. She said her daughter uses it to text outof-state family members. “I love that she knows the 9-1-1 feature,” Nevin said.

“That’s my favorite thing.”

Nevin said she also likes that her daughter keeps in touch with family members she doesn’t get to see frequently anymore. “It’s kind of funny to think that they’re staying in touch better because of the phone,” Nevin said. “You wouldn’t think a 7- or 8-year-old would need a phone for better communication.”

Elizabeth Seufer lives in Canal Winchester with her husband and two children.

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Is your baby safe?

1 Crib slats must be no more than 2 3/8 inches apart.

2 Keep crib away from windows and cords and strings that dangle.

3 Only rest a baby in a carrier on the floor — never on a higher surface!

4 Make sure the baby’s mattress fits snugly against the sides of the crib.

5 Keep crib rails UP! Lower the mattress when baby can sit up.

6 Never let anyone smoke around babies or pregnant women!

Oddly curious My daughter likes to sit in the freezer. She’s almost 2.

This is something she has done from the time she could walk, or I suppose I should say, sit. She also chills in the fridge. (Yes, I realize there are safety concerns that swirl around such an activity. She is always supervised. She is not tall enough to open the door on her own, yet she’s just big enough that it’s impossible for her to close the door once she’s seated.)

This seating preference is just one example of several unusual habits we have witnessed in Ellie’s 23-odd months. I emphasize “odd” because I find her behavior a bit weird.

I’m learning, weird is normal.

Buttons and bows My son won’t wear anything with buttons ... pants or polo-style shirts. We have to bribe him to wear a button-down shirt to church, and even then he insists on wearing a tie to cover up the buttons.

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My son throws a fit and makes me re-tie his shoes if

the loops on the laces aren’t exactly the same size.

— Lisa, Upper Arlington My daughter went through a looooong phase with her socks. The seam had to be just so or she would have a fit. The socks were put on again and again; then adjusted.

— Jana, Dublin From preschool through at least second grade, our son refused to wear longsleeved shirts. He would only wear T-shirts, even in winter. I finally got him to wear a “hoodie” under his coat, so I could at least maintain respect as a mother.

— Neila, Worthington

Sleep tight My 3-year-old daughter won’t go to sleep without singing Edelweiss from The Sound of Music with my husband and me. She even sings it to her dolls and they have to be the soft kind stuffed animals after we (i.e. Puffs with aloe.) She leave the room.

— Ellie, Columbus keeps them on a little stool next to her bed just in case her nose gets runny.

When my 3-year-old — Lauren, Columbus daughter is tucked in at night she requests five soft tissues. It has to be five, and

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My son insists on one song at bedtime. If I try to change the tune or words I get, “Seriously, Mom, do it the right way.” The song is Away in a Manger and all three verses must be sung.

— Lana, Marysville

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Young kids’ quirky clothing preferences, sleep routines, food demands and bathroom habits are quite normal. And even better news, most likely temporary

to even look at dirty toilet paper. He was so excited a few days ago because he wiped himself. I was proud (cautiously) and I asked how he knew he was clean and he said he looked in the mirror. He has a wall mirror When he was 4, my son behind the toilet and after My 11-year-old insists on refused to be called by his going to sleep with no socks first name. He would instead wiping, instead of looking at on. As a toddler she actually tell his family and friends his the T.P., he checked his bottom in the mirror! obsessed over it. name was “Cougar.”

— Jody, Dublin — Robin, Aurora, IL — Nancy, Hilliard My niece can NOT have My daughter has always her food touch other food wanted ALL lights off when on her plate ... she’s 23! she sleeps. No hall light, no — Liz, Clintonville night light, her room must be pitch-black.

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Food for thought

My son used to plan out EVERY detail of our vacaOur daughter used to steal apples out of the refrig- tions. At Cedar Point he listed what rides he wanted to erator. Once she took an onion and thinking it was an go on and in what order.

When we deviated from the apple, took a huge bite.

Instead of spitting it out she list he threw a fit. He did this chewed it up and swallowed on every trip. One year he actually came to me and it.

— Jason, Worthington said, “Mom, I’m really going to try not to spoil ever yone’s My 9-year-old boy MUST vacation this year.”

— Gail, Clintonville mix all his food before eating it. He stirs everything into a Our 6-year-old is terrified big gooey mess then eats all of wiping after going to the of it.

— Patty, Canal Winchester bathroom. It makes him sick

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RELAX. Your child’s quirks are likely temporary according to pediatric/clinical child psychologist Dr. Bernard Metz, Psy.D. with Nationwide Children’s Hospital. “All children play, they experiment, they’re testing out different personas and different ways of being.”

I’ll take comfort in knowing that the next time I see Ellie sitting alone in the freezer, she has good company.

Kristen Maetzold is a freelance writer and producer for Living & Learning TV with 18 years' experience as a television news producer. She lives in Worthington with her husband David and three step children, Will (22), Anna (18), and Andrew (16), and is a new-ish mom to Ellie (2).

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If it’s high up, it’s high risk Infant car seats save thousands of lives each year when they are properly installed in cars. The newest versions also can be used as hand-held baby carriers and snap-in seats in strollers. But improper use of these safety devices outside of the car can lead to serious injuries.

When your child is in his or her car seat and placed on a high surface, the potential for serious falls is very real.

These incidences can cause a range of injuries including head trauma and fractures. If your child is in an infant car seat and is placed on a soft sur face such as a couch or a cr ib mattress, the seat can tip over, leaving your baby face-down and at risk for suffocation.

Car seats can be found everywhere in the home and they have become so portable that you may not think twice about carr ying your child into the home in a car seat, then placing him or her on a counter or table while you take care of errands around the house.

The bottom line is if it ’s high up, it’s high risk.

Ideally, infant car seats should be kept in the car and used as intended. If you do take the infant car seat out of the car, place it on the floor and be sur e to keep the buckles secure.

Placing the car seat on anything higher than the floor and not securing the buckles puts your child at seriPhoto courtesy of Nationwide Children’s Hospit al ous risk. heard that it’s good to place be used for what they w ere This advice holds true made to do: keep your child against a popular child-care their child on a washer or safe in a moving vehicle. If dryer in an infant car seat tip. A lot of parents have you do take the car seat out and let the vibrations put with your child in it, be their baby to sleep. There sure to keep your child have been serious injuries when the parent is distract- buckled and place it on the ed and the vibration pitch- floor and nowhere higher.

Remember: if it’s high up, es the baby off the appliSM it’s high risk. ance and onto the floor.

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When your baby is in an infant car seat be sure: He or she is strapped in at all times, even if he or she is not in the car.

■ The car seat is placed on the floor if you are not holding it in your arms.

■ To remember that if your c hild is not in a car seat, but is sitting on a surface higher than the floor , such as a physician’s exam table, it is very import ant that you keep one hand on him or her to ensure s afety.

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How to properly place your child in a car seat: Select the correct car seat or booster seat for your child’s age, weight and height.

■ Always read and follow the instructions that come with the car seat. Also read and follow the instructions in the vehicle owner’s manual.

■ Place your child in the car seat. T he child’s back and bottom should be flat against the bac k of the car seat.

■ The harness straps should fit snugly against your c hild’s body. You should not be able to pinc h together any slack in the harness at the c hild’s collarbone.

■ The harness clip should be at your c hild’s armpit level.

The clip keeps the harness straps close and snug on your child’s shoulders.

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For the best protection, all c hildren should ride rear-facing in properly fitted car seats until they are at least 20 pounds and one year of age, and longer when possible.

The rear-facing position is the s afest way for infants and toddlers to ride in a vehicle. Never place a rear-facing infant in the front seat of a vehicle that has an active passenger side airbag.

According to the new Ohio booster seat law , every child younger than 8 years old is required to ride in a booster seat or other appropriate c hild safety seat until the child is at least 4’9” t all. For more information, cont act one of Nationwide Children’s Hospit al’s child passenger safety specialists at (614) 722-6524, or call the Auto S afety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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Choosing a camp: myths and facts

By EVE EIFLER Tips on Trips and Camps We are constantly barraged with information about camps — from magazines and e-mails, to headline news and parents talking on the sidelines at Little League. Sometimes it’s hard to separate fact from fiction.

To help guide you, here is a list of myths vs. facts about camps.

Myth: Overnight camp is only for the rich.

Myth: Only I know what is best for my child.

Fact: It is tempting for us to re-create our own camp experiences for our children.

While the saying “Mother knows best” is true in most circumstances, some input from your child is the best approach when choosing a camp. Involving kids in camp research may produce unexpected results. Maybe you think an all boys camp

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Fact: The truth is that there is a camp out there to fit every budget. And if you plan ahead, you can take advantage of early enrollment discounts and financial aid. By applying early, it is possible to get a 20- 50 percent discount off of camp tuition, based on need.

Private camps tend to be

more expensive, so contact camps run by your local county government or agencies like the Campfire Boys and Girls, the Jewish Federation, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, the Jewish Community Center, and the Salvation Army. Lastly, inquire about shorter sessions and discounts for multiple children from one family.

is the best place for your son, but he may want the opportunity to make friends with girls in a relaxed setting. You may think your daughter wants to be at a camp that specializes in art and drama because that is what she enjoys, but maybe she wants to improve her tennis game this summer.

Ask your child: Do you want to build on your existing strengths and interests this summer or try something new? Be open to the unexpected!

Myth: If I send my child to camp with a friend, it will make her more comfortable.

Fact: What outwardly seems to provide a safety net has its pitfalls. A friend can sometimes act as a barrier to your child making new friends. All too often, one of

the campers has a difficult time. The other child then feels responsible for the friend, which can be extremely burdensome. In addition, your child may choose his activities based

camp, it might be worth it.

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upon his friends’ interests, rather than his own. It’s important to weigh the comfort of going with a friend with the possible drawbacks.

If going with a friend is the only way your child will try

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Myth: A specialty camp — rather than a traditional camp — is the best place for my child.

(Especially young ones.)

Weeklong workshops in drawing, painting, sculpture, digital art, and more

June 14–August 6, 2010 Register online starting March 8. www.ccad.edu/csw 614.222.3248 continuinged@ccad.edu

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Full and Half Day Options Available

SummerDance Camp: Activities include Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Improvisational Acting, Arts & Crafts, and more! Company guest artists will present costuming, partnering and additional demonstrations. (ages 7-12) BalletMet and Young Chef's Academy: Coast to Coast Dancing & Cooking and Celebrity Cook & Dance Off And more!

Two convenient locations with free parking!

Downtown Columbus | Gahanna/Vista Plaza Summer classes for all ages also available.

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Fact: Specialty sports camps focus on teaching technical skills, not necessarily life skills. A child goes to this type of program to work on the skills for one sport (or for the art form, etc.), rather than to be part of a community found in a traditional camp. Parents should not make the mistake of thinking a specialty camp will necessarily provide counselors to take care of a homesick child. The coaches and instructors are there to teach skills, not to help your child to make a friend. Therefore, I usually recommend younger kids attend these programs with a friend.

Tips on Trips and Camps is one of the oldest and largest camp advisory services. Established in 1971, Tips has advisors in 16 cities, r elationships with over 600 sleep-away camps and programs, and provides advice and guidance to thousands of families every year. The service is provided by phone, e-mail and its website, which makes it available to anyone, anywher e.

For more information and advice, to r equest brochures and DVDs, or to speak to a knowledgeable consultant, visit www.TipsonTripsandCamps.com. summer, and feel the success of doing something totally on their own. Do the research right and feel comfortable with letting go!

manship, teamwork and learning to lose gracefully.

Myth: My friend is the best source for camp suggestions.

Myth: My son plays sports all year long, so I want to give him a break from the routine.

Fact: While your friend may speak to her own child’s experience, camp advisors visit literally hundreds of camps each summer. Camp Fact: While it’s a nice advisory services have years break for some kids to fish and hike at camp, others just of experience addressing families’ questions and conwant to play ball. I advise cerns. Advisors ask families parents to look for a camp the questions necessary to Myth: A one-week session that can provide the sports make sure the “fit” is right that the child likes, plus is the best way to ease between the program and some new challenges that into an overnight camp the child and provide famithe parents might want for experience. lies with list of questions to their child. Summer sports are far different from sports ask directors. These services Fact: Sometimes it’s the are free, helping families to during the school year. parent who sets up a child gather information, comThere also is less of an for an overnight camping pare programs, and obtain emphasis on winning. A failure by offering things references and feedback like, “I will pick you up if you child who can’t make the from past participants. The select baseball or soccer are unhappy,” or, “Let’s just breadth of information an team at home may shine in try this camp for one w eek a camp environment. There advisory service can provide to see how it goes.” Kids is invaluable. need a chance to feel home- are no “helicopter parents” hovering over their kids or sick and get through it with When the time comes to yelling on the sidelines. One the help of counselors and choose a camp, there are a camp director told me that individual coping mechathousand questions to ask. at the beginning of each sesnisms to feel successful But it’s important to ask the sion, the campers focus about a camp experience. right questions and get the much more heavily on One week barely gives a facts so you can get the right child a chance to find his or sports because this is how fit for your child.

Once you they are comfortable socialher way around a camp, have done this, the investizing. But by the middle to much less feel the tinge of ment will provide you and end of the session, kids are missing Mom and Dad (or much more comfortable tak- your child with a lifetime of the family dog). A two- to four-week introductory ses- ing risks — both athletically rewards. and socially. Whether it’s up sion allows the child to be to bat or on a boat, these immersed in the daily routine of a new and safe place , camps hire counselors who serve as role models to teach build friendships that will qualities like good sportscarry over until the next

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BOOKMARK FARMS HORSE LOVER’S DAY CAMP Starts June 14, 2010

• Open to all levels • Register by April 1 and get a free T-Shirt Our reputation is second to none 8824 Morse Road, SW Pataskala, OH 43062

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Operation Summer Camp gives military children the gift of camp

By ELLEN WARREN When one or both parents are deployed, families are turned upside-down.

Logistically, financially, emotionally — the challenges are sudden and dramatic. For National Guard and Army and Navy Reserve families, the immediate impact of deployment can be even more unsettling.

Guardsmen called to duty may experience a severe drop in pay, and because these families typically do not live on a military base, the children of guardsmen and reservists may not have many, or any, other friends whose parents are on active duty.

Since 2003, a philanthropic program called Operation Summer Camp™ (OSC) has helped some military families face those challenges by sending about 150 kids to camp, tuitionfree. Launched by the nonprofit American Camp Association (ACA) Keystone Section, the regional ACA office serving camps and families in Pennsylvania and Delaware, OSC matches military children with oneto seven-week “camperships” donated by day and overnight camps. Together, ACA member camps have donated nearly $400,000 in total camperships.

OSC started as a quick response to an immediate need, said ACA Keystone president Cheryl Magen.

“When parents are deployed, families can lose income, childcare, and stability. And it’s not uncommon for a family to have

Tech Sgt. Maureen Mowers, serving in the PA Air National Guard 111th Fighter Wing, pays a surprise visit to her son, Ryan, at Camp Kweebec. both parents serving simultaneously.”

summer at Camp Kweebec.

While she was deployed for basic training, the boys enjoyed their first overnight A morale boost camp experience, and ACA Keystone first Mowers knew they were safe approached the PA Air and happy.

Mowers said, “It’s National Guard’s 111th very generous of the camps Fighter Wing to find families to provide family support. who might be in need of I’m glad the children have camperships. Working had the opportunity to expethrough the Guard’s Family rience camp.”

Readiness Group (FRG) Unlike Operation Purple coordinator who helped camps run by the National match kids and camps, Tech.

Military Family Association Sgt. Maureen Mowers’ two and other week-long camp sons were able to spend the

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programs exclusively for military children, OSC allows a child to experience a traditional camp program with non-military kids. Lt. Col. Scott Hreso, a fighter pilot for 30 years and a single father of four, said that Operation Summer Camp enabled his 15-year old daughter to attend International Gymnastics Camp, where she “made a lot of friends, improved her technical cheerleading skills, and got a real morale boost.”

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To learn more about Operation Summer Camp, contact ACA Keystone Section at (888) 917-2267, or e-mail executive@acakeystone.org.

Hreso’s children have lived through his deployments many times. “Because she was with other, non-military kids, camp was a good way for my daughter to forget about her family problems, learn a lot, and feel like a regular kid,” Hreso said. In appreciation, he presented the camp with an American flag that he flew over Iraq.

In its first year, OSC was recognized by the Pentagon as an outstanding program.

ACA Keystone hopes that as more ACA regional offices partner with other armed forces units around the country, the program will grow to serve more military children. Magen said, “Each summer we try to help as many children as we can.”

Building a partnership To launch OSC in other states, Guard and Reserve parents should ask their unit’s FRG or child and youth services coordinator to contact the ACA regional office serving their state.

While family assistance programs in other armed forces branches may go by different names, all of the divisions assist their families with a range of services for children. Parents and coordinators can find contacts for ACA regional offices, as well as useful information about the value of summer camp and preparing a child for camp, at www.campparents.org.

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Once an OSC partnership is built between an ACA office and a military unit, ACA solicits camperships from its members, but because military regulations may restrict access to families, ACA relies on the military coordinator to serve as a liaison between parents and participating camps.

Jean Moretti, family readiness coordinator for the 111th Fighter Wing, said that OSC gives children a chance to play and live like other children, away from the constant worry and uncertainty that comes with active military parents. “Military family children would never have had these opportunities if it wasn’t for the generosity of the ACA member camps,” Moretti said.

Camp and youth development professionals know that among its many benefits, summer camp allows kids to turn off the electronics, reconnect with the natural world, and build meaningful human connections with new friends and nurturing adults.

Camp Oneka, a residential camp in Pennsylvania, has been a summer home for thousands of girls for 101 years. Campers like Prince Grace of Monaco — when she was simply Grace Kelly of Philadelphia — and her sisters, nieces and daughters, came to Oneka for fun, friendship and fresh air — a break from life in the city.

Oneka owner Barbara Dohner said, “The traditions that have developed at camp over the years are central to

the Oneka experience. Our small, caring, family-type environment has helped girls grow and achieve their full potential for decades.

We have had a great experience with girls coming to Oneka through Operation Summer Camp. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for the campers to have fun and new experiences, as well as a respite from stress at home when parents are deployed overseas. We are so appreciative of the sacrifices that military families make to serve our country. We are glad to be able to help these families.”

Assisting military families may require camps to adapt to sudden parental deployments and military protocols at the same time, but camps are typically up to the challenge. “ACA has been serving camps and families for 100 years,” Magen said.

“Camp owners and directors have an unwavering commitment to helping children, and camp — like the military — teaches skills like cooperation, team-building, and leadership. Camp people are used to pitching in.

When we said military kids needed help, our camps responded. Operation Summer Camp gives children the gift of a summer experience at a time when they need it most. Camp is good for kids. A camp experience is good for life.”

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Large, bright, clean, Air-conditioned gyms Experienced, professional teachers and coaches.

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You’ve never seen so much gymnastics equipment!

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Welcome to the 17th annual Columbus Parent Magazine Camp Guide! All camps are listed alphabetically — ignoring the words “camp” and “the.” Enrich your child’s summer with one of the nearly 100 opportunities listed.

Ask about summer classes

Come dance with us...the IRISH way!!!

Accelerated Learning Clinic, Inc.

Day • Academic • Special Needs (614) 336-8838 www.acceleratedlearningclinic.org 3-11 years Summer Skill Builders offers two 4week sessions (6/21-7/16), (7/19-8/13) from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-3 p.m. serving children with autism and developmental disorders. Focus will be on continuing academic skills, incorporating social skills and group instruction in a fun weekly theme-based summer program. 1:4 student to teacher ratio.

Adventure Camp

June 14 - 17 2:30 - 3:30 or August 9 - 12 4:00 - 5:00

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Residential • Day • General Outdoors • Other (614) 846-8946 www.supergames.org 6-16 years Adventure Camp provides a week full of high-powered activities for ages 6-16.

From creeking and crafts, to rock climbing and white water rafting, Adventure Camp spares no opportunity for creativity and challenge. Located 8 miles north of I-270 on Route 23, wilderness excitement is right around the corner this summer!

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Allegro Studios

Day • Fine Arts (614) 777-4405 www.allegro-studios.com 3 years and older To expertly develop the musician in everyone through joyful music education!

Guitar classes, preschool piano classes, vocal ensembles, composing and improvisation, private piano and voice lessons.

All classes are formed by request, so call today and let us know when you’d like to begin making music!

BalletMet Columbus

Day • Fine Arts • Other (614) 224-1672 www.balletmet.org 4-13 years Campers, dare to be moved during BalletMet’s full- and half-day camps and mini workshops! Fun and friendship combine with movement, music, and arts and crafts! Regardless of dance experience, all campers enjoy the time in the BalletMet studios with our professionals.

Partnerships with Young Chef’s Academy and Columbus Children’s Theatre in several camps. Come and dare to be moved!

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Black Wing Shooting Center

Day • Sports (740) 363-7555 www.blackwingsc.com 11-16 years Give your child a summer camp experience they will never forget. We offer rifle, shotgun, pistol and archery camps that are safe, fun and educational. Each shooting discipline is offered as a full-day camp; your child can take one or all four.

Camp fee includes lunch, T-shirt and a certificate of achievement. Please call for details.

Chess Camp

Day • Other (888) 65-CHESS www.chesscamp.com 5-16 years Chess is a great way to hone strategic thinking skills. USA Chess is the largest and premier chess camp organizer for children in the United States. Our staff is comprised of the finest children’s chess instructors in North America. The camp will be held August 9-13 at Columbus School for Girls. Morning, afternoon and all-day sessions are available. Anyone including complete beginners are welcome. Tuition includes camp T-shirt, chessboard and pieces, trophy, certificate of achievement, camp photo, chess notation book and work folder. For more information or to register online please visit our website: www.chesscamp.com.

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Call today!—to schedule your free introductory class

Children of America

Bookmark Farms Horse Lover’s Day Camp

Day • General Outdoors • Sports (740) 964-2601 www.bookmarkfarms.com 4 years and older As one of central Ohio’s longest-running equestrian camps, our program is one of the best! Our beautiful barn, friendly horses and ponies, and popular camp curriculum have made Bookmark Farms Horse Lover’s Day Camp a great place to go for equestrian fun and learning. Every camper rides every day in both group and private lessons. Horse-related games, crafts and farm fun round out a full week. Believe us when we say your child will talk about this camp for years!

Limit 12-14 per week. Hours: M-F, 9 a.m.4 p.m. $350. Discounts and short-week programs available.

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Day • Academic • General Outdoors (614) 985-1993 www.childrenofamerica.com 5-12 years Some of life’s most endearing memories are made in summer camp. This year, give your child the opportunity to make lifelong memories while investing in their future. Children of America’s Camp Wow enriches your child with learning adventures that are fun and memorable. Only Camp Wow delivers custom-created programs designed to keep your child engaged all summer long! Children of America’s Camp Wow is a fun-filled summer camp with custom curriculums and exciting learning adventures!

• Summer Camp begins early June 2010.

• Flexible enrollment for children ages 3-9.

Polaris 614-430-3355 www.TLGPolarisOH.com

• Camps are geared around fun themes and combine physical fitness, gymnastics, arts and crafts and special events.

• Classes in gymnastics, sports skills, cheerleading and dance for 3 to 12 years of age.

Call today and ask a team member about our AWESOME Birthday parties!

Columbus Academy

Day • Academic • Fine Arts • General Outdoors • Sports • Other (614) 509-2267 www.ColumbusAcademy.org 3-18 years The Columbus Academy Summer Experience offers week-long day camp programs in academics, arts and athletics for pre-k through grade 12, including courses for high school credit. There are 10 weeks to choose from beginning June 7 and ending August 13. We offer both before- and after-care programs.

Columbus Children’s Theatre

Day • Fine Arts • Other (614) 224-6673, ext. 26 www.colschildrenstheatre.org 3-5, 5-7, 8-11 and 12-16 years

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Piano Lessons Done Right.

That is why The Conservatory of Piano has been central Ohio’s first choice for piano instruction for 39 years. excellence in piano instruction is our only businesssm register by april 16 for spring sampler

introductory piano classes for: • preschool ages 3 to 6 • beginners ages 7 to 10 • adults • private lessons for all ages always available • transfer students always welcome

www.conservatoryofpiano.com 209 north hamilton road, columbus, ohio 43213 (614) 755-2424 60 old west wilson bridge road, worthington, ohio 43085 (614) 436-6076

The CCT Summer Academy will run from June 7 through August 20. Classes run weekly, Monday through Friday, at a variety of locations. The CCT Academy offers numerous classes, half-day camps and day camps for children ages 3-16.

For registration information and a full listing of our offerings, please visit our website.

Columbus Gymnastics Academy/Gymnastics and Activity Camp

Day • Other (614) 575-9557 www.CGAGymnastics.com 6-12 years The fun includes morning gymnastics followed by a bag lunch and an afternoon activity away from the gym.

Activities include swimming, putt-putt golf, park activities, arts and crafts, and bowling. June 14-August 7. Cost is $170 per week for full-day (9 a.m.-4 p.m.); $85 per week for half-day gymnastics (9 a.m.12 p.m.); $85 per week for half-day activity only (12:30-4 p.m.).

Columbus Gymnastics Academy/Summer Fun Drop Off

Day • Other (614) 575-9557 www.CGAGymnastics.com 3-12 years Drop off your child on Friday for a morning of fun gymnastics, games, crafts and trampoline. June 19-August 7.

(Other days possible based on availability.) $17 per day. (9 a.m.-12 p.m.)

Columbus Gymnastics Academy/Tumble Katz Camp

Day • Other (614) 575-9557 www.CGAGymnastics.com 3-6 years Fun and action-packed week.

Activities include gymnastics, trampoline, arts and crafts, music, parachute. A snack is provided. June 14-August 7. $80 per week. Morning (9 a.m.-12 p.m.) or afternoon (1-4 p.m.).

Fun and Exciting Summer Classes and Camps.

for children ages 3-12 Age appropriate themes for even more fun!

Visit our website www.northpointedance.com or call for more information 740.548.4600 500 Orangepoint Dr. Lewis Center, OH 43035

(conveniently located near St. Rt. 23 & Powell Rd.)

Preschool Summer Dance Classes: Tap, Ballet, Tumbling, and Creative Ballet/Jazz

Call For Summer Camp Information $5.00 OFF when registered before May 15, 2010!

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ID Tech campers ages 7-18 cr eate video games, websites with Flash, digital movies, C++ and Java programs, iPhone and Facebook apps, r obots, 3D models and animations at The Ohio State University.

Columbus Museum of Art Day • Fine Arts (614) 221-4848 www.columbusmuseum.org The Columbus Museum of Art is undergoing renovations. Our summer art workshops are on hiatus this year, but look for exciting new classes in 2011.

Columbus Square Bowling Palace Day • Sports (614) 895-1122 www.palacelanes.com Power Rail: Up to 8 years Kid Stuff: 8 years and older Power Rail and Kid Stuff bowling leagues start Monday, June 14, at 4 p.m. and Thursday, June 16, at 11 a.m. and run for 10 weeks. Call for mor e information. Perfect for all kids, with snacks, tr ophies, league T-shirt for all bowlers, and a pizza party at end of season.

Columbus State Community College Academic • Fine Arts (614) 287-5961 cscc.edu/k-12 Grades 4, 5 and 6 (2010/2011 school year) Two weeks of ”college” experience with fun, exciting, hands-on lear ning.

Discover the fun of computers, art, music, biological and physical sciences.

Tuition is $320 with a limited number of full and partial scholarships available.

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Columbus Young Chefs Academy Fine Arts • Other (614) 933-9700 www.YoungChefsAcademy.com/ centralohio 3-17 years Mix, stir and bake your way thr ough our fun camps featuring fun themes including Celebrity Chefs, Copy Cat Cafe, and Coast to Coast Cuisine. Camps for ages 3-5, 6-10 and 11-17. Don’ t miss our full-day camps in partnership with BalletMet! Our camps fill fast, so r egister early for special earlybird discounts.

AIR CONDITIONED GYM

Ages 3 to 6

Monday to Friday AM or PM sessions

Different themes each week: Gymnastics, Trampoline, Music, Parachute, Games, Bubbles & More!

Ages 6 and up

Monday to Friday 1/2 day or Full day

Full Day • 9:00-4:00 Gymnastics • 9:00-12:00 Activity • 12:15-4:00 Past Activities include: Miniature Golf, Crafts, Bowling, Swimming, Park Trip

June 14 - August 7 Ages 3 to 12 Flexible Scheduling Choose the weeks that are convenient for you.

Classes for Boys, Girls, Babies, Preschool and tumbling

(grouped by age) Call for Dates Every Friday From June 18 through August 7

6970 Tussing Rd. (Between Brice Rd. and Rt. 256) 614-575-9557

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Columbus Zoo and Aquarium General Outdoors (614) 645-3488 www.columbuszoo.org 3-12 years Bring a world of wonder to your child!

The Columbus Zoo offers summer day camp opportunities for youngsters ages 6-12, and exciting half-day classes for preschoolers ages 3-5. Your child’s experience includes a Zoo walk, games, art projects and meeting our animal ambassadors.

Fridays 9:00-12:00

From songwriting and recording to learning to improvise to playing the blues, the Jazz Academy has a workshop suited for you. Camp opportunities are available for ages 7 to 70.

The Conservatory of Piano, Inc. Day • Academic • Fine Arts • Other (614) 436-6076 Worthington (614) 755-2424 Columbus www.conservatoryofpiano.com 3-10 years

To register: visit jazzartsgroup.org or call 614.294.5200 x 107 The Jazz Academy 769 E. Long St. Columbus, Oh 43203 Lincoln Theatre complex

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CompassQuest 2010 Summer Camp The CompassQuest 2010 Summer Camp program is designed for children who have completed Kindergarten, through the age of 12. Each weekly theme will offer a unique exploration, with arts & crafts, food, games, and more.

What could be more fun than weekly visits to the swimming pool with your friends, and entertaining field trips related to the theme-ofthe-week? We’ll also enjoy guest speakers, shows, recreation, sports, and more. The CompassQuest 2010 Summer Camp program is the place to be!

Outstanding early childhood programs, as well as Kindergarten, afterschool & summer camp. Degreed teachers & unparalleled parent communication.

614.764.8844

www.TheCompassSchool.com

(located off of Sawmill at 3989 N. Hampton Dr Powell, OH)

Hunter’s Dream “Horse Crazy” Day Camp Come Be Part of the Herd…

It’s Just Good Horse Sense!

Activities Include:

• Daily Riding & Grooming Lessons • Hands-on Care of Horses • Games, Crafts and Much More • Open to Ages 5 & Up

Dates: June 7-August 20 Time: Weekly 8:30 – 3:00

Cost: $325 Per Week Located within 10 mins. of Dublin, Powell, Delaware, and Marysville

For Reservations Call: 614-395-3310

14191 State Road, Ostrander, Ohio 43061 Boarding • Training • Lessons • Showing • Sales/Leasing • Camps Jennifer Waller, Trainer 614-582-2091/Chris & Jon Hughes, Owners 614-395-3310

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Sampler is a unique introductory program providing the opportunity for children to experience piano lessons in a fun and exciting atmosphere, helping parents make the important decision to continue with long-term lessons. Sampler for preschoolers ages 3-6 encourages social interaction while preparing the child for the learning process.

Classes include keyboard awareness, number and letter recognition, basic musical notation and finger number-note coordination at the piano. Sampler for older beginners ages 7-10 encourages children to become music makers. Classes include musical notation, music theory, staff reading and ample time playing familiar songs at the piano.

Visit our website to find our two locations.

COSI

Day • Academic (614) 228-2674 http://www.cosi.org/educators/ overnights/camp-cosi/ 5-16 years Camp COSI offers super-cool science camp experiences for ages 516. COSI members save up to $50 on fees!

CSG Summer Programs

Day • Academic • Fine Arts • Sports • Other (614) 252-0781, ext. 333 www.csgsummerprograms.org 3 years-grade 12 CSG summer programs offer co-ed programs where students develop new interests and friendships in fun, learning-centered environments. We blend challenge and adventure to offer unique, confidence-building educational experiences. Experienced faculty provide enrichment classes, physical activities and art courses including yoga, photography, swimming, sports camps, credit courses and Tae Kwon Do.

Delaware Area Career Center Day (740) 203-2234 www.DelawareAreaCC.org Grades 6-9

The SOHO camp is a perfect fit for students interested in architecture, IT, graphic and web design, Cisco networking and project management. You will gain experience working with technology used by industry professional as you work in groups to design a home office.

Drama Kids/Acting Academy: Drama-Stage Craft Combo Camp

Day • Fine Arts (614) 453-6232 www.DramaKids.com/oh1 6-8, 9-11 and 12-18 years Ready to have a blast? Whether destined for the stage or the boardroom, Drama Kids/Acting Academy works with all kids to build self-confidence and important life skills.

Curriculum includes: speech training, dramatic movement, improvisation, dialog development, prop and set design, and much more! Each week includes a theme and culminates in a presentation. Whether your child is new to drama or is always performing, Drama Kids/Acting Academy camps will be a perfect fit! Early bird discounts.

Contact us for more information.

Dublin Arts Council

Day • Fine Arts (614) 889-7444 www.dublinarts.org 6-18 years Retreats for young artists: ARTcamps for Kids at Dublin Arts Council! Print photos in our darkroom. Mold clay on a potter’s wheel. Release your inner actor in our natural riverfront amphitheater.

One-week sessions run periodically June 21-August 6. Content, activities, age levels vary.

Dublin Dance Centre & Gymnastics

Day • Fine Arts • Special Needs (614) 761-2882 www.dublindance.com 2 1/2 years-grade 8 Themed half-day camps for preschool ages and full-day camps for school ages. Themes include: Fairy Princess, High School Musical, Wicked and more! Includes a weekend performance for students’ loved

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ones. Space is limited. Check website or call for complete description.

Enrollment begins March 15.

Easter Seals

Day • Special Needs • Other (614) 228-5523 www.EasterSealsCentralOhio.org 18 months-10 years Easter Seals summer day camp offers a fun recreational experience for children with and without special needs. This 10-week program has weekly themes and provides learning opportunities through art, music, literature, social interaction and structured play. Cost is $175 per week, per child.

Ecole Francaise

Day • Academic • Fine Arts • Sports (614) 451-1309 education-unlimited.org Preschool-grade 5 Island Adventures: Themes like Message in a Bottle, Pirates and Cool Island Living will excite budding biologists to beachcombers.

Hands-on activities, excursions, special events, visitors, picnics and swimming will round out the island fun. Come for a week or spend the entire summer. It is sure to be one to treasure!

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wide variety of activities and outstanding staff. ”Fun for Now, Skills for Life” is more than a catchy phrase. It really defines the environment created at Falcon. ACA-accredited, many references available.

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Elite Enrichment Center

Day • Academic (740) 657-8800 www.eliteenrichmentcenter.com 5-18 years Our fun, powerful, effective and popular summer camps/programs are enrolling now! Subjects available for all levels (K-12) in reading, math, abacus, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. Cost is $100-$250 per session or month (depending on programs). Hours vary (all day, or afternoons).

Etiquette University Camp

Day (614) 459-2158 www.magnificentmanners.com Every child has what it takes to wow the world. Manners can help them do just that. Invest in your

child’s future with Ohio’s premier Etiquette University Camp that equips students with the tools to thrive in the modern world. These interactive, age-appropriate workshops include first impressions, introductions, successful conversation, dining skills, respect and consideration for others and the world, to name a few. August 2-6 and August 9-13. For more information, contact Cathi Fallon, Certified Etiquette Consultant, at manners@columbus. rr.com, or call (614) 459-2158.

Falcon Camp

Residential • General Outdoors (800) 837-CAMP www.falconcamp.com 6-16 years Ohio’s premier summer camp since 1959. Boys and girls ages 6-16 enjoy beautiful lakefront setting,

Residential • Other (800) 837-CAMP Girls only, 11-15 years Eat, sleep and breathe horses in this unique program designed for horse lovers only! Girls ages 11-15.

One-week session and limited enrollment assures individual attention.

Excellent horses and instructors, about 4 hours/day actual riding time and much more. ACA-accredited, references available. If you love horses, you’ll love Falcon!

Field of Dreams Riding Stables

Day camp • General Outdoors • Special programs (614) 864-9971 www.FieldOfDreamsStables.com Spectacular new equine facility hosts established horse programs.

Campers explore behavior of horses, daily care, nutrition, safety and responsibilities of caring for horses plus art, games and handling lessons. Students ride two to three hours daily in an arena and wooded trails. Space is limited so early registration is encouraged. Field of Dreams is located next to Gahanna,

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The First Tee of Columbus Day • Sports (614) 471-1404 www.cscc.edu/firsttee 4-18 years Give your child an experience that teaches golf and helps prepare them for success in all areas of life. The First Tee of Columbus provides a safe and unique learning environment for youth ages 418. Summer sessions fill quickly. Weekday and weekend classes offered. Visit www.cscc.edu/firsttee, or call (614) 4711404 for session details. Limited needbased scholarships available.

Franklin Park Conservatory Day • Fine Arts • General Outdoors (614) 645-8733 www.fpconservatory.org 4 years-kindergarten Summer camp at Franklin Park Conservatory includes half-day options for ages 4 through entering kindergarten, and full-day opportunities. Weekly themes change and will include gar den

• RECIEVE professional certification and specialized credentials needed for employment.

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employers to develop programs that translate into jobs for our students.

Day • Fine Arts (614) 890-8202 www.gallery202online.com 5-12 years Five-day camps (2 hours/day) in fun art activities: clay, sculpture, painting and sewing. Emphasizing going green and recycling. Scholarships available, discount fees and ITEX. Three-day camps, $50.

Five-day camps, $95. See website for all of the 11 weeks of camps available.

Begins June 7.

The Gardner School of Dublin Day • Academic • Fine Arts • Sports • Other (614) 717-9677 www.TheGardnerSchool.com 6 weeks-private kindergarten Come join us for ”a r ecord-breaking

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art, bugs, bats and butterflies, piratepalooza, gearing up and more.

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SOHO SUMMER CAMP This free camp is a perfect fit for students interested in architecture, IT, graphic and web design, Cisco networking and project management.

lessons, enrollment fee, and books (Save over $50) Guitar - Only $129 for 8 week course Keyboard Explorers - Preschool piano class only $85 for 6 week course Begin now or register for summer classes!

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instruction, four quality golf camps.

Choose the camp for your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s age and skill level. Download a brochure at www.thegolfcenterat-

summerâ&#x20AC;? at Camp Gardner! Your child will be taken on an exciting adventure as we lear n, discuss and re-create the Guinness Book of World Records. Each week we will explore interesting and unusual world records and the unique individuals who aspired to be the best.

Who knows? Maybe your little ones will break a few records. Space is limited, so enroll now.

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Girl Scouts of Ohioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heartland Council Residential â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ General Outdoors (614) 487-8101 www.gsohiosheartland.org 5-18 years Day and residential camps are available throughout our 30-county region with sessions from one day or weekend to one week. Camps may include swimming, canoeing, archery, horseback riding, crafts, outdoor living and more. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be a registered Girl Scout.

There are programs for scouts and their families.

The Glass Slipper Day â&#x20AC;˘ Other (614) 433-9171 www.GlassSlipperTeas.com 4 years and older The Glass Slipper is pleased to announce the 2010 summer camp schedule for boys and girls! Moder n manners and tea time, too! Manners and tea are fun at The Glass Slipper.

Each child will lear n about manners, participate in a royal tea party, games and crafts. Themes include fairy princess, luau, Fancy Nancy and more. Dates/times: July 26-30

Discovering Self Esteem, Social Skills, Teamwork & Unconditional Acceptance

Robotics is one of many cr eative technology classes in the W ellington Summer Program. from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., $140 per child.

Additional camps include Moder n Manners and More, August 2-5 from 9-11 a.m.; Young at Art, July 12-16 from 1-4 p.m., $130 per child, and August 9-13 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., $90 per child. Scrapbooking Tea Camp, June 21-25 from 1-4 p.m., $140 per child. Participants who register before June 1, 2010, will receive 15% off camp registration.

Family discount: 10% off camp registration. For more information, contact Stacey Haney at shaney@glassslipperteas.com, or call (614) 433-9171.

The Golf Center at Sports Ohio Day â&#x20AC;˘ Sports (614) 792-3002 www.thegolfcenteratsportsohio.org Camps include Junior Golf Academy, Nike golf camp, weekend Junior Golf Academy and Little Duffers golf clinics. Four levels of

Day â&#x20AC;˘ Academic â&#x20AC;˘ General Outdoors (614) 545-5475 http://grange.audubon.org Grades 1-5 With Audubon Adventure Camp, elementary-age children will experience nature up close and personal, all the while within walking distance of downtown. Week-long camps are available, exploring nature from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. daily with proven educators. Extended camp available from 3-5:30 p.m. Visit our website to register.

Haugland Learning Center - Teen Transitions Day â&#x20AC;˘ Special Needs (614) 602-6482 www.hlccolumbus.com 13-21 years Social and life skills are key to successful, independent living.

Haugland Learning Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer program is designed to provide those transitioning into adulthood practical experiences in introducing and refining these skills. All students with developmental disabilities are welcome; however, our specialty is students on the autism spectrum.

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SUMMER C AMP for children age 4 through 8th grade Half day or full-day opportunities

Topics Include: Garden Art â&#x20AC;˘ Bugs, Bats & Butterflies â&#x20AC;˘ Piratepalooza â&#x20AC;˘ and more Weekly sessions held June 22 - July 24 Register by June 1: 614.645.5863 Downloadable registration form: www.fpconservatory.org

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through art projects, musical performances, storytellers, field trips and ethnic foods. Our travel day runs from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Childcare begins at 7 a.m. and ends at 6 p.m.

www.northwestkids.org Is your school-age child ready for a fun-filled summer? Camp Hosanna has a daily schedule packed with fun activities including swimming, field trips and games. Come experience a Christian camp that keeps your child active through playing, exploring, singing, skits, Bible lessons and an energetic Christian staff. Capacity of 100. Dates: June 7August 20. Cost is $160 per week (fulltime) plus $25 registration fee and $75 activity fee (call for part-time rates).

Contact Jen Leonard, 5707 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, OH 43235.

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Hunter’s Dream Equestrian Center

Day • Sports (614) 395-3310 www.huntersdreamequestrian.com 5 years and older ”Horse Crazy” day camp is a hands-on experience that your horse-crazy child will never foget. English-style instruction.

Horse-related games, crafts and activities.

Located in Ostrander, 10 minutes from Dublin, Powell and Delaware. Come and check us out! Cost: $325, weekly: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Letting Kids Succeed

Day • Academic • Fine Arts • General Outdoors (614) 506-0080 www.lettingkidssucceed.com 5-15 years Breakfast and lunch provided. Praise and worship service. Academics aligned with Ohio state standards in math, read-

Wellington's young chefs have a blast cooking international foods from scratch.

ing and science. Enrichment activities include physical education, arts and crafts, music, dance and much more. We also provide numerous character building opportunities for kids and field trips.

Mangos’ Place

Day • Academic • Fine Arts (614) 790-9970 or (614) 436-6306 mangosplace.com 3-5 years, toilet trained, not attending kindergarten in the fall Come join Mango for two sessions.

One will explore deep inside the jungles of the world. Exploring the animals, weather, vegetation and the people who inhabit the land. During the second session kids will discover when dinosaurs

roamed the earth. Activities include: art, music, games, snack, indoor and outdoor play.

Mansion Day School

Day • Academic • Fine Arts • Sports • Other (614) 258-4449 www.mansiondayschool.org Preschool-grade 5 Mansion Day School is committed to providing your child with a curriculumbased summer camp program taught by certified teachers. A thematic approach will not only teach reading, writing and math, but your child will experience eight countries as we travel the world. Each week we will explore a new country

Academic • Special Needs (614) 433-0822 www.marburnacademy.org 7-12 years This exceptional program is designed for students who need to improve their reading, writing and spelling skills. Daily classes include one-to-one OrtonGillingham tutorial, comprehension classes featuring the Visualizing and Verbalizing™ methodology; written composition and computer lab classes.

Marburn Academy - Math Skills

Day • Academic • Special Needs (614) 433-0822 www.marburnacademy.org 5-6 years Learning mathematics should be fun, but students who struggle with basic facts or operations, for example, don’t see it that way. Our mathematics program was created to make learning active and enjoyable, and to cultivate the belief that there is a mathematician within each one of us. Students benefit from this program because mathematics is taught in a social context, with hands-on, experiential activities.

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Marburn Academy Phonemic Awareness

Academic • Special Needs (614) 433-0822 www.marburnacademy.org 5-6 years Phonemic Awareness is now universally recognized as the single most important precursor skill for reading success. This highly enjoyable, activity-based class is designed to improve phonemic awareness in young children who have low skills in this area. Daily instruction includes rhyming, syllabication, auditory perception/discrimination and fluency practice on computers.

Marburn Academy - Written Expression

Day • Academic • Special Needs (614) 433-0822 www.marburnacademy.org 10-13 years Using Marburn Academy’s ”Writing Small” approach, this program uses short, engaging assignments to improve writing fluency and focuses on building the fundamental writing skills of creative word choice and passage unity. As students experience success using writing as a tool to communicate their thoughts, their enthusiasm for the process grows and they come to view themselves as writers.

Marcy’s Clayground, a paintyour-own pottery studio

Day • Fine Arts (614) 932-3000 www.marcysclayground.com 5-16 years Work with wet clay, glaze bisque and make mosaics. Camp is held every Wednesday, June 16 through August 8, from 1-4 p.m. Three hours/$30/up to three projects each week. Now registering.

Marmon Valley Ministries

General Outdoors • Other (937) 593-8051 www.marmonvalley.com Boys and girls 7-17 years Love horses? Spend a week at Ohio’s largest horse camp. With 160 horses and almost 50 years of horse camping experience, we are committed to providing excellent horsemanship camps that help kids to know Jesus Christ. Horseback

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adventure and farm fun await you.

Marmon Valley is a Christian camp, in west-central Ohio. ACA-accredited.

Math Monkey

Academic (614) 792-6284 www.mathmonkey.com/powell Kindergarten-grade 7 Discover how making math fun adds up to soaring skill and confidence ... and a lifetime of opportunities. Get ahead by exercising your child’s mind in a fun, challenging environment where math is fun!

Featuring ”get ready for school” camps, robotics camps and more!

Metro Parks - Day Travelers 2010

Day • General Outdoors (614) 891-0700 www.metroparks.net Must have completed grades 4, 5 or 6 Campers will travel around to many different central Ohio sites. They will visit Ohio Caverns and mine for gems, check out Marie’s Candies in a restored train depot and explore the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. They will tour the Wilds, home to rare and endangered species from around the world, and skate at the Chiller Ice Rink. Swimming and a cookout are also planned.

Metro Parks - GRANDcamp and Me

Day • General Outdoors (614) 891-0700 www.metroparks.net Must have completed grades 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 Perfect for spending some quality time together, each camper/grandparent team will participate in similar activities offererd in ”What Lies Beneath” camp. Fishing, wading in a creek and a cookout are included.

Metro Parks - Metro Parks and Beyond

Day • General Outdoors (614) 891-0700 www.metroparks.net Must have completed grades 4, 5 or 6 Campers will explore Clear Creek, Glacier Ridge and our newest Metro Park, Scioto Audubon. Swimming and a cookout at Deer Creek State Park and visits to the Topiary Garden and Schiller Park in

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The secrets of packing for camp Parents, it’s time to start making plans to Online resources: send your child off to Summercamp.org — Find sleepaway camps for kids, plus summer camp. other practical camping information.

Once you’ve decided Campparents.org — Family resource center for how to on the perfect camp choose a camp. for Junior, you can start Main-camp.com — Hard-to-find products, such as self-inking planning what to pack. clothing stampers, iron-on and sew-on name tapes, cot-size Most camps provide sheets and mattress pads. lists of what to bring Cloz.com — Cool campwear, woodsy stationery and small and what not to bring bunk rugs shaped like ladybugs or soccer balls. Camp logo to camp. But ignore the luggage tags. urge to run out and Funcampstuff.com — Bunk organizers and autographable purchase any new pillowcases, plus advice for parents. items. Shop your Containerstore.com — Fast-drying microfiber towels, child’s closet for old Tbunk-bed shelves and mesh laundry bags. shirts, sweatshirts, CampSpirit.com — Psychologist Christopher Thurber on kids shorts, swimsuits, and camp, plus info on his DVD and book. jeans, flip-flops, tennis shoes and an inexpensive rain poncho. Be sure to send a couple Laurie Dixon is of old towels, wash central Ohio’s origicloths and a laundry nal BAG Lady! Read bag. Do not send anyher blog every day on TheBAG.com. thing that can’t easily Get savings tips on be replaced. Kids get everything from food pretty dirty at camp to fun. Learn to shop smart and save and can ruin a lot of money! items in the process.

Keep it simple with toiletries. Pick up a bucket at the dollar store for your child to use to transport shampoo, soap, etc., to the shower. Also pack a toothbrush case, soap and toothpaste.

Summer camp is meant to be a fun Load them up with bug spray, sunscreen, growth experience for your child. If it’s aloe for sunburns and hydrocortisone your child’s first camp visit, don’t send cream for bug bites. anything that you think would trigger A few other things that will make your homesickness.

Let your child know you child’s stay more comfortable: Send are only a phone call away. snacks (if allowed), disposable camera, flashlight, batteries, family photo, extra blanket, post cards, stamps, and books.

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a quicker pace than Peek-a-Boo and Nature Too. Campers will experience games, crafts, stories, music and short hikes. Activities will be conducted indoors and outdoors.

Metro Parks - Trails to Fun 2010: Volunteers Make a Difference THE OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY SUMMER CAMPS

THE ULTIMATE SUMMER ADVENTURE JUNE 14–AUGUST 6 9 A.M.– 3 P.M. OHIO HISTORICAL CENTER AND OHIO VILLAGE

Fun and education come together for campers ages 6–14 with history-themed, week-long day camps that explore Ohio's past. Most include a day trip to an Ohio Historical Society site or museum!

Register now for summer camp fun 800.686.1541 | www.ohiohistory.org Camps fill up quickly, so register soon!

School-Age Summer Program June 7th thru August 23rd

SUMMER QUEST is an 11 week program packed with curriculum based activities and field trips, some of which include COSI, The Abbey Theatre, the Columbus Clippers, and weekly visits to the pool and local parks.

Full and Part-time Available • Space is limited

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Providing care for children 6 weeks to 12 years

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downtown Columbus are planned.

Hiking, creeking and fishing are also included.

Metro Parks - Nature and Me

Day • General Outdoors (614) 891-0700 www.metroparks.net Must have completed kindergarten What’s it like to be a small animal like Alvin and the Chipmunks, or to live underground like The Fantastic Mr. Fox? Campers will find out as they explore nature, take hikes, play games, make crafts, listen to stories and music and wade in a stream.

The movies will not be shown, however activities will be based on these and other similar movies.

Metro Parks - Nature Around the World

Day • Academic • General Outdoors (614) 891-0700 www.metroparks.net Must have completed grades 4, 5 or 6 Explore and discover what makes up the natural world according to various civilizations. Campers will unravel ancient myths and folklore, unearth the elements of nature, investigate astrology, animal symbolism and hieroglyphics, and play games from around the globe.

Fishing, hiking, creeking and a cookout are included.

Metro Parks - Nature and Sports Explorers

Day • General Outdoors • Sports (614) 891-0700 www.metroparks.net Must have completed grades 4, 5 or 6 Combine your love of nature and sports and attend a Metro Parks camp. Reynoldsburg Parks and Recreation and Metro Parks have put together a fun camp that involves kickball, soccer, softball and swimming, along with fishing, creeking, hiking, a cookout and other sports and nature activities.

Campers will be walking between locations.

Metro Parks - Peek-a-Boo and Nature Too

Day • General Outdoors (614) 891-0700 www.metroparks.net 3-5 years, toilet trained, not attending kindergarten in the fall Your little camper will learn about nature through games and activities, crafts, stories, music and short hikes.

Activities will be conducted indoors and outdoors.

Metro Parks - Peek-a-Boo and Pre-K Too Day • General Outdoors (614) 891-0700 www.metroparks.net 5 years and attending kindergarten in the fall Geared towards ”older” preschoolers, this camp operates at

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Day • General Outdoors (614) 891-0700 www.metroparks.net Must have completed grades 7, 8 or 9 This camp combines Metro Parks volunteer activities with adventurous camp activities. Teens will perform various volunteer activities at Three Creeks, Battelle Darby Creek, Prairie Oaks, Sharon Woods and Slate Run Farm. They will spend a day at OSU touring the stadium, veterinary hospital and airport, and another day at Camp Kern in Oregonia climbing the Tango Tower and sliding down the Mine Shaft. A cookout and all activities are included in the fee.

Metro Parks - What Lies Beneath

Day • General Outdoors (614) 891-0700 www.metroparks.net Must have completed grades 1, 2, or 3 Campers will uncover the mysteries of ”what lies beneath” through exploration, excavation and examination. Games, activities and crafts will demonstrate how the stuff hidden below water, soil, logs and rocks is important to the natural world. To add to this adventure, fishing, hiking, creeking and a cookout are also included.

Modern Manners

Day • Other (614) 888-4944 www.ModernManners.com 8-12 years Powell day camp. Age groups: 812 years. Capacity: 12 children.

Dates: August 2-5 from 9-11 a.m.

Cost: $150. This very popular, interactive and educational camp continues to be a winner for 8- to 12-yearolds! Comprehensive social and table etiquette. Children learn and understand through modern man-

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ners lessons, role-play exercises and games, how practicing good social and table manners positively impacts them and others at home, school and away.

Fee includes a tutorial luncheon, all class materials and handouts. Camp fills quickly so sign up early! Contact Nora Cline, owner for 20 years: (614) 888-4944, NCline@ModernManners.com.

North Broadway Children’s Center

Day • Other (614) 262-6222 northbroadwaycc.org 3-5 years Discovery Camp is an intensive, thematic, theme-based program that offers social and educational enrichment during the summer months. Each Discovery Camp session offers fun outdoor and indoor activities, field trips and new friends! We also offer Curiosity Camp for toddlers ages 20 months-3 years. Each camp morning is filled with art, music, sensory play, literature, science and outside play planned by experienced teachers. We know your toddler will love it!

Registration is for a full 6 weeks. Call or e-mail for more information.

Ohio Craft Museum

Fine Arts (614) 486-4402 www.ohiocraft.org 6-12 years Young Masters Imagination Station at the Ohio Craft Museum. Master craft artists guide campers as they use their imaginations to create fun projects in clay, wood, metal, recycled materials and more. Four one-week sessions. Call (614) 486-4402, or visit ohiocraft.org for schedule and details.

Ohio Historical Society

Day • Other (800) 686-1541 www.ohiohistory.org 6-14 years Blast from the Past camps are the ultimate summer adventure — a trip through time! A Day in the Life ... 1860, The Nature of Ohio, Lights, Camera, History!, Life Upon the Boards, School of the Soldier, History Mysteries and Digging Through the Past. Ohio Historical Center.

Call (800) 686-1541 to register.

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OSC’s Summer Institute

Academic (614) 292-9291 www.osc.edu/education/si Grades 9-11 (2009-10 school year) Summer Institute is a two-week residential program for high school students.

For over 20 years, SI has educated students about high performance computing through hands-on programming and visualization and builds team skills through small-group projects on gaming, bird flu, artificial intelligence or network forensics.

OSC’s Young Women’s Summer Institute

Academic (614) 292-6067 www.ywsi.org Girls currently in grades 6 and 7 (2009/2010 school year) For 11 years, Young Women’s Summer Institute has helped 6th and 7th grade girls develop computer, math and science skills. YWSI will select 15 girls for the July 25-31, 2010 program. YWSI offers hands-on environmental projects, team building and the discovery of exciting careers in math and science.

Camp Otonwe, Camp Fire USA, Central Ohio Council

Day • General Outdoors (614) 481-8227 centralohiocampfire.org Boys and girls in grades 1-7 Camp Otonwe is designed to open a child’s senses to the outdoors. Campers enjoy outdoor activities while learning cooperation and teamwork. Counselors undergo extensive background screening and training for a quality day camp experience at Highbanks Metro Park. Bring a friend the first week and you both go half price!

An investment in your child’s future.

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Our Lady of Bethlehem School and Childcare

Day • Academic • Fine Arts • General Outdoors (614) 459-8285 www.ourladyofbethlehem.org 3 years-grade 6 Children age 3 through grade 6 can spend their days making new friends, enjoying swimming and field trips, performing in a musical theater production, preparing academically for the coming

Primrose School of Johnstown Road • 614.775.0899 Primrose School of Lewis Center • 740.548.5808 Primrose School of Pickerington • 614.575.9930 Primrose School at Pinnacle • 614.270.1559

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school year and building their r eligious faith. The program begins June 8 and ends August 14. It is open daily fr om 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

The Oxford Schools Day â&#x20AC;˘ Academic â&#x20AC;˘ Fine Arts â&#x20AC;˘ Sports (614) 792-2220 www.theoxfordschool.com 3-8 years The Oxford Schools offer fun-filled summer programs for children 3-8 years old. This summer weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be focusing on popular childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s literature such as Where the Wild Things Are and The Magic School Bus series to have fun with art, music, cooking, science, sports, movement and much more. Call today for availability and to schedule a tour.

Prestige Music Studios Day â&#x20AC;˘ Fine Arts (888) 58-PRESTIGE www.prestigemusicstudios.com 3-18 years Summer camps are available at Prestige Music Studios (Powell) all summer long. Come and enjoy Piano Exploration Camp (ages 3-10), Guitar

Ages 3-Grade 12 Coed Programs

Exploration Camp (ages 5-12), V iolin Exploration Camp (ages 3-10), or the singing, dancing and acting musical theatre camp, Prestige Pops (ages 5-18). We also have multi-instrument ensembles and private lessons. For infor mation on dates, times, prices and to r egister, please visit PrestigeMusicStudios.com, or call (614) 764-4000.

dential and summer day camps pr ovide a full schedule of activities, lodging, on-site nursing and a great environment for indoor and outdoor fun. Recreation Unlimitedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s philosophy, programs, campus and caring, quality support team strive to promote the well-being of individuals with disabilities and health concerns in every aspect.

Radiant Kids

Romake Bilingual School & Training Center

Day (614) 889-8369 radiantkids.org Kindergarten-12 years Summer Quest is an 11-week pr ogram packed with curriculum-based activities and field trips, some of which include COSI, The Abbey Theatre, the Columbus Clippers, and weekly visits to the pool and local parks. Space is limited, so hurry! Multi-child discounts avialable.

Recreation Unlimited Residential â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Special Needs (740) 548-7006 www.recreationunlimited.org 5 years and older Recreation Unlimitedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer resi-

Day â&#x20AC;˘ Academic (614) 759-8710 www.romake.com 5-12 years Our summer Spanish program is a fun educational day camp that introduces children to the Spanish language. W e offer both part- and full-time options.

Skyhawks Sports Academy Day â&#x20AC;˘ Sports (800) 804-3509 www.skyhawks.com 3-14 years Skyhawks partners with communitybased organizations to provide youth with the opportunity to enrich their sports

skills by participating in safe, positive and non-competitive programs and camps.

We offer programs for kids ages 3-14 in sports such as soccer, baseball, basketball, golf, tennis, football, cheerleading, skateboarding, volleyball and lacrosse.

Over 30 years of experience have helped to build a menu of summer pr ograms to year-round athletics and tour naments â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Skyhawks offers it all. Please visit us at our website, www.skyhawks.com.

Sports Ohio - Field Sports Day â&#x20AC;˘ Sports (614) 791-7849 www.fieldsports.org Experience adventure, fun and friendship participating in all Sports Ohio has to offer: mini-golf, inflatables, go karts, fishing, science experiments, tie die, crafts, ice skating, dodgeball and mor e!

Sports Ohio - Field Sports Day â&#x20AC;˘ Sports (614) 791-7849 www.fieldsports.org Camps for baseball, softball, lacrosse, football, field hockey and volleyball.

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Sports Ohio - Get Out & Play Camp

Day • Sports (614) 791-7849 www.fieldsports.org Campers will learn and play different sports throughout the week.

Our experienced counselors will provide hands-on instruction to each player to learn the skills to succeed in football, lacrosse, soccer, baseball, golf, basketball and turf hockey.

Sports Ohio - Pick Your Day to Play Camp

Day • Sports (614) 791-7849 www.fieldsports.org Keep kids active and entertained with a variety of sports and activities. Offered by the day or combinations on: 6/2, 6/29, 6/30, 7/1, 7/2, 7/5, 7/6, 7/7, 7/8, 7/9. Download

our brochure at www.fieldsports.org.

Sports Ohio - Soccer First

Day • Sports (614) 793-0101 www.soccerfirst.org Soccer summer camp is an opportunity for new friends, new experiences and above all — fun!

The ultimate summer camp experience is a week-long program designed to develop soccer skills while improving appreciation of the rules and etiquette. Offered in morning or afternoon sessions.

Download a brochure at www.soccerfirst.org.

St. Joseph Montessori School

Day • Academic • General Outdoors • Other (614) 291-8601 www.sjms.net 3-14 years Learning has never been so fun!

Morning sessions explore weekly themes that are carried through to learning activities and physical

movement. Afternoon sessions stick to the basics of summer camp fun: games, water play, sports and more.

Upper level offers field trips to area climbing walls, biking trails and more!

Stepping Stones Learning Center

Day • Academic • Fine Arts • General Outdoors • Other (614) 885-6656 https://www.worthingtonsslc.org Kindergarten –12 years Has your child ever said, ”Why do I have to learn math or science?

I’ll never use it after I’m out of school!” Let the school-age summer program at Stepping Stones Learning Center in Worthington help your child make that important connection between what they learn in school and future career opportunities. We will help your child discover more about who they are and what they like and do best. We’ll provide opportunities for them to join in age-appropriate activities, take field trips and interact with special guests to explore career

Invent Now Kids proudly presents the wonder and excitement of the Camp Invention program. Led by local educators, this engaging program immerses children in grades one through six in hands-on, inquiry-based activities disguised as fun!

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METRO PARKS’ 2010 Nature Adventure Camps

Camps for preschool through grade 9:

• Weeklong Camps • June 21 – August 13 • Age Appropriate Activities • Highly Trained Staff Registrations is first come, first served beginning on March 11, 8:00 am For Brochure and Registration Form

visit www.metroparks.net or call 614-891-0700

choices that await them in the future, along with all the typical summer fun of swimming, participating in the Summer Reading Program, going to the park and summer sports. What do you want to be when you grow up? Summer Camp at Stepping Stones will run from June 7August 20, from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Visit us online at worthingtonsslc.org, or call (614) 885-6656 for more information.

Stratford Ecological Center

Day • General Outdoors • Other (740) 363-2548 StratfordEcologicalCenter.org 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 and 13-17 years A week of farm camp fills young spirits with a sense of discovery, a friendship with the forest and real farm experiences.

236-acre organic farm and state nature preserve. Daily, campers tend the animals and gardens and have adventures in nature. See website for dates and details, or contact secearthshare@aol.com.

Thurber House

Day • Academic • Fine Arts (614) 464-1032, ext. 16 www.thurberhouse.org Grades 2-8 Crazy characters, fun field trips, awesome art projects and more await you at Thurber House’s summer writing camps!

Kids going into grades 2-8 will stretch their imaginations and creative writing skills in new and innovative ways in these one-week camps. Camp dates and costs

Camp Locations: • Battelle Darby Creek

• Sharon Woods

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vary by grade. Scholarships available.

Tutoring In Your Home, LLC.

Day • Academic (614) 428-8867 www.tutoringinyourhome.com Kindergarten-college Help your child catch up or get ahead this summer with their own private tutor!

Tutoring In Your Home offers individualized tutoring for all subjects, kindergarten-college, in the comfort and convenience of your own home. We even offer a Spanish Immersion camp right here in Columbus. Call today for details!

Uptown Art Camp

Day • Fine Arts (614) 882-2180 www.uptownartcamp.com 5-7, 8-10 and 11-16 years Instruction by professional artists in drawing, painting and multi-media, for ages 5-7, 8-10 and 11-16. Week-long, two-hour sessions will run July 5-9 or July 12-16 at The David Myers Art Studio & Galleries, 7 W. Main St., Westerville.

Artists work will be displayed in The Artists Exhibit & Reception, July 23, 6-9 p.m. Tuition: $195. Call (614) 882-2180 or register online at www.uptownartcamp.com.

Village Academy Schools

Day • Academic • Fine Arts • General Outdoors • Special Needs • Sports • Other (614) 841-0050 www.villageacademyschools.org

Preschool-grade 12 Village Academy, a preschool through grade 12 college preparatory school, emphasizes the development of social, emotional and academic skills. The school offers both part-time and full-time preschool and full-time young kindergarten, with a curriculum including foreign language, performing/visual arts, math, science and reading readiness.

Summer programming also available.

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WeJoySing

Fine Arts • Special Needs • Other (614) 868-0107 www.wejoysing.com Birth-12 months, 13-24 months, 2-3 years and 4-5 years Come! Make new friends and share the JOYS of learning, playing and making music with your child, newborn through age 5. Experience our ”Heart Strings” music and movement based learning program, where you and your child will develop a repertoire of delightful children’s folk songs, nursery rhymes and games. Your child’s innate musical abilities and essential development skills will be nurtured and refined as you joyfully share, explore and integrate these activities into your daily life. Come discover the JOY in WeJoySing.

Wellington Summer Programs

Day • Academic • Fine Arts • General Outdoors • Sports • Other (614) 324-8882 www.wellington.org

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Pre-kindgarten-12 years Have you ever wanted to perform with the circus or design a computer program that creates 3-D graphics you can control? It’s all in a Wellington summer. Choose from sports and day camps, fine arts classes and hands-on enrichment options such as Robotics, Science Fiction Writing or History of Animation. Travel to Japan or immerse in a foreign language right here. Students will find a r elaxed environment with passionate, caring instructors who inspire the pursuit of lifelong learning. Join us June 14August 20 for one week or a whole summer!

Wexner Center for the Arts Fine Arts (614) 292-6493 www.wexarts.org Grades 9-12 Teen Arts Fusion at the W ex are summer week-long, half-day classes for creative types. Bring your ideas and questions, and join practicing artists working with cutting-edge technologies and concepts to explore contemporary issues, processes and materials.

Wexner Center for the Arts Day • Fine Arts (614) 292-6493 www.wexarts.org Grades 1-8 Summer kids’ workshops for ages 6-14. All kinds of creative kids and tweens, including those who’ve never thought of themselves as artists, will enjoy these week-long,

half-day workshops, which offer a contemporary approach to visual, performing and media arts.

Scholarships are available.

The Works Day • Academic • Fine Arts • Other 740 349-9277 www.attheworks.org 3-6, 7-11 and 12-14 Curiosity Camps: The Works Museum in Newark offers a variety of exciting day camps that ar e fun and educational. Choose from Engineering Camp, Glass Camp, Art Camp, Science Camp and more. For complete details, visit our website at www.attheworks.org. See YOU at The Works!

Camp Wyandot, Camp Fire USA, Central Ohio Council Residential • General Outdoors (614) 481-8227 centalohiocampfire.org Boys and girls in grades 2-10 Camp Wyandot in beautiful Hocking Hills has reunited children and nature for over 80 years.

Campers enjoy a variety of outdoor activities while learning teamwork fostered by small group living.

Counselors undergo extensive background screening and training. Your child will gain skills, independence and memories they will treasure for years.

YMCA of Central Ohio Camp Can Do Day • Special Needs

(614) 543-9000 www.ymcacolumbus.org 6-21 years YMCA Camp Can Do is a summer day camp for children and young adults with moderate to intensive special needs, ages 6-21.

Camp activities are tailored to the unique needs of the campers, with a staff of counselors at each site consisting of teachers from local school districts experienced in working with children who have special needs. A meeting between the lead counselor and each family will take place prior to the start of camp to ensur e Camp Can Do is the right place for each and every child. Camp Can Do is offered at five convenient YMCA locations: Gahanna, Grove City, Hilliard, Liberty Twp./Powell and Pickaway County. This program is facilitated in partnership with the YMCA and the YMCA’s Early Childhood Resource Network.

Camps run June 14-August 13.

Financial assistance is available.

YMCA of Central Ohio Camp Willson Residential • General Outdoors (800) 423-0427 www.ymcacampwillson.org 7-17 years Parents trust us and kids love us!

Give your kids the experience of a lifetime! Camp Willson is the YMCA’s premier overnight camp, located just one hour northwest of Columbus. ACA- and Certified Horsemanship Association-accredited. Traditional, horseback riding, specialty, trip and teen mania make Camp Willson the perfect summer destination for kids ages 7-17. Oneand two-week camps with free stay-

• Caring, Degreed Teachers • Stimulating Learning Environments • Clean, Spacious Facilities

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child will gain skills, independence and memories they will treasure for years.

YMCA of Central Ohio Camp Can Do

Day • Special Needs (614) 543-9000 www.ymcacolumbus.org 6-21 years YMCA Camp Can Do is a summer day camp for children and young adults with moderate to intensive special needs, ages 6-21. Camp activities are tailored to the unique needs of the campers, with a staff of counselors at each site consisting of teachers from local school districts experienced in

working with children who have special needs. A meeting between the lead counselor and each family will take place prior to the start of camp to ensure Camp Can Do is the right place for each and every child. Camp Can Do is offered at five convenient YMCA locations: Gahanna, Grove City, Hilliard, Liberty Twp./Powell and Pickaway County. This program is facilitated in partnership with the YMCA and the YMCA’s Early Childhood Resource Network. Camps run June 14-August 13. Financial assistance is available.

MANSION DAY SCHOOL

Academic and Multicultural Summer Camp 2010 Includes: Structured Academic Curriculum (Reading,Writing, and Math), Multicultural Themes, Field Trips, Sports Camps and More!

YMCA of Central Ohio Camp Willson

TRAVEL DAY

EGYPT, CHINA, ARGENTINA, ANTARCTICA, NIGERIA, GREECE, RUSSIA AND CANADA Field Trips Include: • Franklin Park • Roller & Ice Skating • Horseback Riding • Bowling & More!

We Also Offer Classes In: • Mandarin Chinese • Basketball • Soccer • Swimming • Cooking & More

Preschool through 5th Grade

CAMP STARTS JUNE 21ST AVAILABLE HOURS: 7 AM - 6 PM 614.258.4449 • www.mansiondayschool.org 72 Woodland Avenue • Columbus, Ohio 43203 ColumbusParent.com

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The experiential classroom: Camp The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium offers summer programming for children preschool through grade 7

Reprinted by permission of the American Camp Association; ©2009 American Camping Association, Inc.

*Open registration begins in March

Visit www.columbuszoo.org for more information, or call (614) 645-3488 to register.

Generations of America’s children have attended camp. The iconic imagery of campfires, s‘mores and tents has been part of the collective psyche for nearly 150 years.

But there is much more to a camp experience than songs, marshmallows and mosquito repellant. Camp is a classroom — teaching life lessons through art, music, sports and a host of other activities.

Camp as an extension of a traditional education is not a new or novel concept.

Early pioneers in camp consisted largely of educators who recognized a need to continue learning throughout the summer in an environment that also allowed children to be

children. In a 1928 Redbook Magazine editorial, camp advocate Frederick Guggenheimer stated that, “The school and the camp are complementary to each other — the one begins where the other leaves off.”

Today’s camp experience is no less educational than the camp experiences of old.

In fact, camp is comprised almost entirely of “teachable moments” — moments when children are actively engaged and using creativity and cognitive skills. Because of the “hands on” nature of camp, often even children who struggle in traditional educational settings will excel.

Through a camp experience, generations of America’s children have been receiving a life education — developing the skills needed to become secure, contributing, successful adults. Although

Now forming

About ACA The American Camp Association® (ACA) works to preserve, promote and enhance the camp experience for children and adults. ACA-accredited® camp programs ensure that children are provided with a diversity of educational and developmentally challenging learning opportunities. There are over 2,400 ACA-accredited camps that meet up to 300 health and safety standards. For more information, visit www.ACAcamps.org.

the desks may be absent, nature becomes the classroom. Camp remains one of the most powerful learning environments and is a critical part of educating the whole child.

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Residential • General Outdoors (800) 423-0427 www.ymcacampwillson.org 7-17 years Parents trust us and kids love us! Give your kids the experience of a lifetime!

Camp Willson is the YMCA’s premier overnight camp, located just one hour northwest of Columbus. ACA- and Certified Horsemanship Associationaccredited. Traditional, horseback riding, specialty, trip and teen mania make Camp Willson the perfect summer destination for kids ages 7-17. One- and twoweek camps with free stay-over weekends. Three-day, first-timer’s camp available. Camp runs June 20-August 14.

Financial assistance is available.

YMCA of Central Ohio Day Camps & Clinics

Day • General Outdoors • Fine Arts • Sports (614) 224-1142 (614) 224-1142 Entering grades 1-10 Parents trust us and kids love us! The YMCA is central Ohio’s largest and most experienced day camp provider. Twenty convenient locations, 10 weeks of extreme fun. Don’t miss our new pro-

gram at the Lincoln Theatre! ACA-accredited and state licensed, summer enrichment care. Traditional day camp with weekly themes, sports camps and clinics, specialty camps and TeenXtreme camps offered. Before/after camp care and bus links offered. Financial assistance is available.

It’s all about...

The Gardner School, an award-winning academically focused preschool for ages 6 weeks through private kindergarten.

YWCA of Columbus

Day (614) 224-9121, ext.1294 ywcacolumbus.org Kindergarten-grade 6 Week-long day camp programs located in Westerville and New Albany. Your school-age child will experience a Summer Funfest as we celebrate their favorite summer activities through art, music, food, games and play taught by experienced staff. Weekly schedule packed with activities including swimming, fieldtrips and special visitors. Our state licensed programs are safe, fun and educational. For program details, fees and registration visit our website.

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Chess Camp

14th Annual USA Chess National Summer Chess Camp Tour USA Chess is the largest and premier summer camp organizer for children in the U.S. with more than 100 school nationwide. Our staff is comprised of the finest children’s chess instructors. Campers experience a fun filled week while learning the skills needed to play casual and/or competitive chess.

August 9-13, 2010 • CSG • Columbus, Ohio Tuition includes tee-shirt, trophy, chess board & pieces & much more.

• Beginners thru Advanced Welcome!

• Co-ed, ages 5-16 • Group & Sibling Discounts • Morning, Afternoon & All-day Sessions

Register Online: www.chesscamp.com 888•65•CHESS

I just created a video game!

At Game Builder Creation Camp your child will actually design, develop and create a one of a kind video game.

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August 9-13, 2010 CSG Columbus, Ohio

We combine learning and fun and bring it to a whole new level. Enroll at

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Our Lady of Bethlehem School and Childcare

Ten Weeks of Summer Fun! Children age three through Grade 6 can spend their days making new friends, enjoying swimming and field trips, performing in a musical theater production, preparing academically for the coming school year and building their religious faith.

Our Lady of Bethlehem’s summer program begins June 14 and ends August 21, 2010. It is open daily from 7:30 am to 6 pm. Families have flexibility in the number of weekly hours children participate.

10 tips to help heal homesickness 2. Involve your child in Reprinted by permission of the process of choosing a the American Camp Association; ©2009 American camp. The more that a child owns the decision, the more Camping Association, Inc. comfortable he or she will feel being at camp.

When summer begins, 3. Discuss what camp will millions of children be like before your child will head to summer leaves. Consider role-playcamp — eager, excited and ing anticipated situations, ... homesick? such as using a flashlight to Research indicates that find the bathroom. homesickness is the norm, 4. Reach an agreement not the exception. It is comahead of time on calling mon for campers to feel a each other. If your child’s tinge of homesickness at some point during the camp camp has a no-phone-calls session. So how can parents policy, honor it.

5. Send a note or care help? package ahead of time to By exercising a little arrive the first day of camp. preparation and patience, parents can help to ease any Acknowledge, in a positive homesickness in their other- way, that you will miss your child. For example, you wise happy campers. might say, “I am going to The American Camp miss you, but I know that Association® (ACA) recommends the following 10 tips you will have a good time at parents can use to help their camp.”

6. Don’t bribe. Linking a children deal with homesuccessful stay at camp to a sickness at camp: material object sends the 1. Encourage independwrong message. The reward ence throughout the year.

Practicing separations, such should be your child’s newfound confidence and indeas sleepovers at a friend’s pendence. house, can simulate the 7. Pack a personal item camp environment.

from home, such as a stuffed animal. Or try a picture of your family or pets.

8. Avoid the temptation to take a child home early. If a “rescue call” comes from your child, offer calm reassurance and put the time frame into perspective.

9. Talk candidly with the camp director. Get his or her perspective on your child’s adjustment.

10. Don’t feel guilty about encouraging your child to stay at camp. For many children, camp is a first step toward independence and plays an important role in

Remember, camp staff are trained to ease homesickness. But don’t make your child feel like a failure if his or her stay at camp is cut short. Focus on the positive and encourage your child to try camp again next year.

For more information on homesickness, or expert advice on camp, visit www.CampParents.org.

Parents can also receive updates and tips by following ACA on Twitter at twitter.com/ACACampParents.

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their growth and development.

Most of all, parents should trust their instincts.

While most incidents of homesickness will pass in a day or two, approximately 7 percent of the cases are severe. If your child is not eating or sleeping because of anxiety or depression, parents should work with the camp director and other camp staff to evaluate the situation.

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Camp: A vital component in education reform allows everyone, not just the “A” student and the athlete, to thrive and enjoy the process of learning.

According to Dr. Stephen Fine, academic and camp owner, “Kids who find it difEducation reform is in ficult to learn in another the news encouraging a — DR. STEPHEN FINE, setting will often succeed at nationwide move to extendacademic and camp owner camp.” ed days and year-round school.

Camp also prevents chilIs it possible that our chil- safe environment and dren from losing what expand the creative mind. dren are beginning to lag they’ve already learned. All According to Peg Smith, behind other nations in acayoung people experience demic achievement because CEO of the American Camp learning losses when they do Association® (ACA), we are focusing on the not engage in educational “Teaching children to pass wrong aspects of a child’s activities during the sumstandardized tests doesn’t education? mer. Research shows that necessarily teach them to Camp is critical to the students typically score education and development think for themselves. lower on standardized tests of the whole child, and must Education is about more at the end of summer than than teaching answers; it’s be part of the education they do on the same tests at about equipping our kids reform conversation. We the beginning of the sumneed to think beyond tradi- with the ability to develop mer, and these losses can tional education and recog- the art of seeing the possiapproximate two to three bilities.” nize that opportunities for months of grade equivalenCamp teaches values growth and development cy. Camp is a summer exist in natural settings that such as self-esteem, teamengagement experience that promote experiential learn- work and caring — skills can reduce these effects. ing, improve social skills and needed to become successThere are thousands of ful adults and leaders in the summer camps across this physical fitness, teach kids 21st century. And camp to take calculated risks in a country, and each one of Reprinted by permission of the American Camp Association; ©2009 American Camping Association, Inc.

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Kids learn at camp - they are learning the life skills needed to become successful adults. There is a camp for every child.

Families who agree with ACA’s position that camp is a vital component to the education of the whole child are encouraged to visit ACA’s family resource page at www.CampParents.org for more information, and to use ACA’s advocacy tool to promote child-focused education reform.

Adventures that inspire possibilities.

At Camp COSI kids 5 –16 explore animals, space, archaeology, roller coasters and more in half-day and full-day weeklong camps that are both fun and smart!

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Taming the texting teen Q: My daughter sent more than 400 text messages last month! I was furious, but she told me that her friends send a lot more. How can that be?

A: Four hundred text messages might seem like a lot — after all, that’s more than 10 a day. But in this case, your daughter probably is sending fewer than her peers. According to Nielson studies, teens between the ages of 13 and 17 send an average of 1,742 texts a month, which breaks down to more than 50 a day.

When do they find time?

Texting is for today’s tweens and teens what talking on the phone was for their parent’s generation; and many kids can text as fast as they can talk. If you imagine every comment your child makes in a phone conversation as a text, you can see that it’s easy to send 10 or 20 texts in just a few minutes. If your teen can spend an hour on the phone talking to a friend, it is conceivable that the conversation is now replaced with 50 text messages - or more - especially when text messages consist of just a few words or short ‘net lingo.

But are 50 texts a day appropriate? Ultimately, an acceptable text limit should not be about how many texts your child is sending, but how much total time is spent texting and whether her messaging habits are interfering with a healthy life balance. Each family will set its own limits, figuring in school performance, social interaction and general behavior of the child.

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When setting text boundaries, Balance other interactions. consider these: Even if teens are texting their fingers off, they need to Enforce text-free time. work in other communicaSetting aside text-free time tion methods — socializing is a good way to create some face-to-face with friends, boundaries. If Sundays are writing letters to grandparfamily days, try enforcing a ents, and picking up the no-text rule. Cut off text mes- phone to make plans. Texting saging privileges during other may seem easy and convenfamily-oriented gatherings ient, but having a variety of such as dinner, evening TV communication skills is time, or game night. Setting important for future successan evening limit on phone es in school and in life. calls and texts is a good idea.

No messaging or talking after Hang it up at night.

6 p.m. for younger tweens or Middle of the night texting after 9 p.m. for teens is a rea- is popular with many teens sonable place to start. who seem to get more wired Who are they talking to?

If your teen is texting a variety of different friends and family members, the conversations can add up.

But kids who obsessively text just one person may be edging toward trouble — especially if it’s someone of the opposite sex. Check text records to see which numbers appear most frequently and talk to kids about who they are talking to.

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If you’re trying to give your child a text limit based on cost, you may be on dangerous ground. Text messages can cost up to 20 cents each — to send and receive — and to keep track of hundreds of texts each month is almost impossible. Most experienced

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Dear Mrs. James, My son does his homework (I know because I help him with it), but he never turns it in. He tries really hard — even his teachers say that.

But he has ADHD and has trouble staying organized.

He’s in sixth grade and getting really low grades. When I asked him about it, he said that he just forgets to turn it in. He forgets everything! Any suggestions?

We enjoy your advice, Libby and Kellen Wilson Columbus Hey guys, Thanks for writing in! It sounds like your son is having organizational issues.

This is typically the problem when children do their homework but don’t turn it in. It’s not even close to uncommon!

Let’s work on his organizational skills. Since he has ADHD, I suggest color coding. It works wonders. Each class should have its own color. Social studies, for example, could be red.

Science could be blue. Buy a red folder and a red spiralbound notebook for social studies, and a blue folder and a blue spiral-bound notebook for science.

He can take all of his notes, complete bookwork, homework, vocabulary, etc., in his notebooks (instead of loose-leaf paper) and keep all of his worksheets in the properly colored folder. Do the same for every other class. Be sure that the folders and spiral-bound notebooks match.

He also should keep some sort of a planner. Encourage him to write down all of his

homework assignments in the homework log or planner. You could take it a step further and require him to get his teachers to initial what he writes, confirming that what he has written down as homework is correct.

Once he completes homework, you initial the planner next to the teacher’s initials, and be sure his homework is in the correct folder. Then immediately put it in his book bag. Put the book bag by the door or throw it in the car so he doesn’t forget it. Let me know how everything turns out! I hope this helps!

Keep up the good work!

Love, Mrs. James Dear Mrs. James, My two older kids have been diagnosed with ADHD. The teachers asked me to work on concentration with them, but I was too embarrassed to ask her what that meant (she said it like I was supposed to know it, but of course I didn’t, so I just pretended like I knew). I saw your article and thought I’d ask Mrs. James! So, what things can I do to help my ADHD third and fifth graders with concentration?

Sincerely, Maureen Petersburg Columbus Maureen, I totally LOL-ed when I read your question. Glad to know I am not the only one who pretends to know what someone else is talking about when actually I’m clueless.

Don’t be embarrassed, honey.

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First things first. Practicing concentration skills can be extremely beneficial for a child with ADHD. The essence of the disorder is the polar opposite of concentration. Imagine that you are living inside of a video game, where everything is coming at you at once and every sight, sound and sensation is a distraction. For a child with ADHD, getting through a typical day is something like that.

The more you work on concentration strategies with your children, the better they are able to cope with their ADHD. There are a host of exercises that help kids with ADHD improve their concentration, but here are just a few to get you started.

I am a fan of games. They can be tons of fun and a great way for you to connect with your children. Games like Memory and Simon are awesome. Memory motivates the child to remember the location of picture squares and Simon helps them memorize sequences of visual and auditory stimuli.

Crossword puzzles also are effective. Think sequence, memory and focus. The Coin Game is also a favorite of mine. All you need is a small pile of assorted coins, a folder or something else to cover them, and a watch. Choose

five coins from the pile and put them into sequence (i.e. two pennies and three nickels). Now tell your child to look carefully at the coins and how they’re arranged on the table. Once they’ve had a second to look them over, cover the coins with the folder.

While timing your child, ask him to make the same pattern using the coins from the pile. When he finishes, write down the amount of time it took him to complete the pattern (correctly or not) and remove the folder. If it’s not correct, try again. Make it fun! I also like this game because you can increase the difficulty by adding in dimes, quarters and half dollars. Let me know how it works!

E-mail me if you need more ideas! Until then ...

Keep up the good work, Love, Mrs. James Rashaun James is the founder and owner of Mrs. James' Learning Club. As a successful and innovative middle school teacher, one of her many professional achievements includes the OCTELA Teacher of the Year Award. She lives in Columbus with her husband.

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The top 5 transferable athletic skills Many skills can transfer from the playing field to real life. Here are the top five skills that can help your child on the road to success.

1. Goal setting: Athletes of all ages and skill levels regularly set goals for themselves, providing a roadmap to follow for success. When kids learn the importance of writing down specific, measurable, realistic goals, they learne a proven methodology that works not only in sports, but all aspects of life.

Setting daily, short-term, mid-term, and long-term goals can help provide structure and ongoing feedback with which they can measure success.

2. Focus: Kids learn very early the importance of “keeping their head in the game” when it comes to sports, but this is a skill that also is important in other aspects of life. When kids learn how to block out the crowd, the last bad play, or even what they have to do after the game is over (while playing), they can then use this same skill to help with focusing successfully while studying or taking a test.

Resiliency is perhaps the most important transferable athletic skill, as stress, frustration and failure are all a part of sports — and life.

resulting in a better outcome. Obviously, the same is true in life, giving this skill even more importance as it pertains to life success.

Countless additional transferable skills could be included on this list. Be sure to talk about as many as you teammate means communi- highly motivated individuals can with your child so that she can begin to use these cating effectively, resolving often over-achieve in life. skills in other aspects of her conflicts, and developing problem-solving strategies life. Far too many kids com5. Bouncing back: together as a group. partmentalize these great Resiliency is perhaps the most important transferable skills into only being “sports 4. Motivation: In sports, skills,” when they are skills athletic skill, as stress, frusthe kids who work hard, do that help in life in so many 3. Being a great teamtration and failure are all a mate: Sports are not the only all the “little things,” and part of sports — and life. The different ways. place where you find teams. continue to push themselves quicker kids learn to get up are the ones who are the It’s routinely seen in the and brush themselves off, The more you reinforce classroom and in the busithese skills, the sooner your most successful. The same is the better prepared they ness world. Being a good become for the play; usually child will begin to call on true in the real world as

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Gross! COSI picks body exhibit What could be more fun than a drippy nose or rude sound?

By TRACY TURNER The Columbus Dispatch Elijah Staley excitedly climbed the stairs into the giant mouth and slid down through the esophagus, landing in the stomach. He then crawled out through the oversized rectum, ending up in a giant pool of, um, fake poop. “That’s my favorite part!” the 5-yearold said as he scanned the room at the Grossology exhibit at COSI Columbus.

His mom, Thea Staley of Cincinnati, laughed as she watched her son scamper off to the Toot Toot giant fart display. It’s fun to be 5.

“This is a great way to teach kids about science,” Staley said, noting that the family traveled to COSI especially for the science exhibit. “He’s already learned all the science terms.”

Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body is a traveling exhibit on display at COSI through May 9. Based on the best-selling book series Grossology, the exhibit features giant animatronic displays of body parts and bodily functions, aimed at teaching children the science behind how their bodies work. Heavy on the truly gross stuff.

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Visitors to COSI can walk through a mock human nose, explore the digestive tract from beginning to end, climb a wall that replicates skin complete with warts and pimples, and learn why the human body generates gross byproducts. COSI is renting the exhibit until May. COSI spokeswoman Kelli Nowinsky said.

One of the more popular features includes a skin climbing wall, which is a replica of human skin complete with things such as pimples, warts, hair, moles and other skin blemishes, she said. “It teaches children why their bodies produce some gross things at times,” she said. “The giant nose has lifelike features such as nose hairs so kids can see and understand how the nostrils work.

Other displays offer kids a chance to smell various odors your body produces to let kids know how that works,” she said.

The 6,000-square-foot exhibition features 20 interactive displays and games, costing COSI $140,000 to rent until May, Nowinsky said. COSI hopes the exhibit will continue to attract crowds above the center’s normal attendance, particularly through spring break, she said. “The exhibit has traveled the country for the

last seven years and has had a very positive response from the public,” Nowinsky said.

For Nishad Prabhu and Hamza Abdullahi, both 12, the best (and grossest) display is the Nigel Nose-it-All display, which features a giant character with an oversized nose that drips large drops of snot. “Ugh,” Prabhu said with a laugh as he leaned in to get a closer look. “That’s so disgusting.”

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reviewing a food additive that critics say puts consumers at risk of developing a rare, irreversible lung condition that has been found in workers at popcorn factories.

Some medical researchers and product-liability attorneys have warned that consumers can develop bronchiolitis obliterans by inhaling diacetyl, a chemical long used to give microwave popcorn and other foods a buttery flavor.

“We’re looking at the available information we have on the potential for consumer exposure and how that relates to the available safety data,” said Dr. Mitchell A. Cheeseman, director of the FDA’s Office of Food Additive Safety. “At this time,” he added, “we still consider diacetyl used as a flavoring agent to be safe for consumers.”

Diacetyl’s critics agree that the chemical poses no health threat when used as a flavoring agent, even in concentrations found at popcorn manufacturing plants. The danger, they say, lies in the vapors the chemical produces when it’s heated — a common occurrence during production.

Hundreds of popcorn workers have sued their employers and flavoring manufacturers after developing bronchiolitis obliterans, also known as “popcorn lung.” The litigation has resulted in numerous settlements and judgments totaling more than $100 million.

Many popcorn producers, including the ConAgra Foods plant in Marion, have abandoned diacetyl in favor of other flavorings, but, according to the national Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association, some companies still use it.

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Study: Family routines cut the risk

By MISTI CRANE The Columbus Dispatch Preschoolers who eat dinner with their families, get plenty of rest, and don’t spend hour after hour in front of the tube, appear to be at a significant advantage when it comes to keeping off extra weight.

Independent of diet and exercise, 4-year-olds were 40 percent less likely to be obese if their parents kept them to no more than two hours of TV time daily, if the family ate dinner together at least six nights a week, and if the preschooler slept at least 10 1/2 hours on weekdays, according to a study published in last month’s issue of the journal Pediatrics.

The best part, experts say, is that such routines are free and relatively easy to accomplish. And if a family can’t or won’t do all three, one or two will help, said Sarah Anderson, the study’s lead author and an assistant professor of epidemiology at Ohio State University’s College of Public Health. Other benefits include improved cognitive and language development and improved social skills, she said.

Her research looked at 8,550 children whose parents were asked about various behaviors in 2005 for the national Early Childhood Longitudinal Study. Almost 15 percent of the children were exposed to all three routines, and about 12 percent were exposed to none of them.

About one in seven children exposed to all three was obese, compared with about one in four of those exposed to none.

Mark Herriott and his wife, Susan McGowan, limit their 3-year-old daughter,

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Parents David and April Scott always eat together with 6year-old Claudia, left, and Gwyneth, 3. “I didn’t have that growing up, and I just want them to have that,” April Scott said. Preschoolers who eat dinner with their families are less likely to be obese, a study in Pediatrics found.

Kendall, to no more than an hour of TV a day, which she has to earn by accomplishing chores such as helping set and clear the table.

Kendall sleeps at least 10 1/2 hours a night, usually more, and the Clintonville family values their evening meal together, Herriott said.

None of this was designed expressly to keep Kendall at a healthy weight, he said. The TV choice, for instance, came from the couple’s love of books and a desire to nurture that passion in their children. That said, he’s sure that she burns more calories when cartoons aren’t on.

“Watching TV, she turns into an inert statue who is just hanging on every word that Dora says. When the TV is off, she is frenetic, she’s running around, she’s exploring, she’s dressing up,” Herriott said.

“I think the most important thing about these

behaviors is that they don’t cost any money. They are equal-opportunity behaviors for all families,” said Dr. Matthew Davis, an associate professor of pediatrics, internal medicine and public policy at the University of Michigan.

At a dinner table, portion size is better limited and consumption tends to go down compared with what children eat in front of the television. Sleep improves overall development; those who sleep well — adults included — tend to eat less and better. And TV time, as Herriott pointed out, eats away time that could be spent moving around.

“It gives hope to parents, teachers and myself that just changing one thing, one routine … can really impact obesity,” said Autumn Trombetta, obesity-initiatives program manager for Columbus Public Health.

Family structure is at the core of all three of the contributing factors in the study, noted Dr. Robert Murray, director of Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition. Obese children often have poor structure in their lives, he said. New parents should think about how they are structuring their child’s day, and know that behaviors that start early will shape a child’s health as he or she grows, Murray said.

April Scott of Worthington said she’s given a lot of thought to what her decisions now will mean for 6-year-old Claudia and 3-year-old Gwyneth as they grow up.

She and her husband David are strict about TV time and always eat together at the table, she said. “I didn’t have that growing up, and I just want them to have that,” she said. “I want them to learn the appreciation of sitting down and having a meal that was made for you.”

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Continued from page 58 The possibility of a threat to consumers didn’t arise until 2007, when bronchiolitis obliterans was diagnosed in Wayne Watson of Colorado. Watson, then 52, had been eating two to three bags of microwave popcorn a day for 10 years. He particularly enjoyed inhaling the buttery steam pouring out of a just-opened package. “When you open the microwave and take out the bag and pull the ends of the bag ... I would breathe it in because it smells good,” Watson told WBNS-TV (Channel 10), which has been investigating diacetyl.

Watson sued, and two months ago, according to documents filed in U.S. District Court in Denver, he reached a settlement with one defendant, a flavor developer. The terms were not disclosed.

A member of Watson’s legal team, Kenneth B. McClain, a Missouri-based lawyer who’s represented hundreds of workers in popcorn-lung cases, said he recently filed lawsuits on behalf of three other consumers.

The physician who made Watson’s diagnosis, Dr. Cecile Rose, head of occupational and environmental medicine at Denver’s National Jewish Health Center, is convinced that diacetyl poses a risk not just to popcorn workers, but also to consumers. She has relayed her concerns to four federal agencies, including the FDA. The FDA says the scientific team assigned to review diacetyl will consider Rose’s conclusions. The agency hasn’t indicated when it might issue its findings.

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, who recently urged the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety & Health Administration to assess the workplace risks associated with diacetyl, said he’ll be keeping a close eye on the FDA, too. “We want to see the FDA either reassure us, without equivocation, or move forward on telling the public that this substance is questionable.”

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Pediatric specialists can’t match demand

By MISTI CRANE The Columbus Dispatch Frustrated parents with sick children are waiting months for appointments with medical specialists.

Others, seeking the best treatment for complicated illnesses, travel hours for care.

Leaders of the nation’s pediatric hospitals say they’re struggling with shortages and vacancies in many specialty areas.

Doctors who specialize in neurology, development and behavioral problems, diabetes, lung disease and intestinal disorders are in the highest demand, according to a survey of children’s hospitals conducted late last year by the National Association of Children’s Hospitals and Related Institutions.

And demand for some of those specialties is skyrocketing. Pediatric endocrinologists, in particular, could seemingly work around the clock and not catch up with the backlog of newly diagnosed diabetes cases. “I probably get two requests every month about a job opening

whether I’m interested or not,” said Dr. William Riley, director of the diabetes and endocrinology center at Akron Children’s Hospital.

The hospital recently doubled the number of pediatric endocrinologists to four, and they have four nurse practitioners who care for established patients and help manage the influx of new ones. But a child who is not in a crisis still waits a month to see someone, Riley said.

Here in Columbus, Nationwide Children’s Hospital is training more specialists and then trying to persuade the doctors to stay here, said Dr. John Mahan, a pediatric nephrologist and director of the pediatric residency and pediatric nephrology fellowship programs.

The hospital had eight subspecialty programs in 2000. Now, 42 programs are training 79 fellows.

Training provides an additional benefit, he said: Established, talented specialists often like to work where they can help train up-and-comers.

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patients can be long in certain specialties. “It can be weeks or two or three months. Families are not thrilled about that,” Mahan said.

Others sometimes have to travel, especially if their children have rare disorders. Katie and Doug Leedy of Westerville went to Cincinnati to get surgery for their baby, Owen, to correct a problem that led to pervasive and potentially deadly seizures. He’d been treated with medications by doctors at Nationwide Children’s, but when those treatments didn’t work, the doctors here referred the family to Cincinnati Children’s, where surgery was an option.

The Leedys spent a total of three weeks in Cincinnati in 2008 and 2009. Owen, who will be 3 in June, is doing well, and Mrs. Leedy said she is grateful for the care he had in Cincinnati.

Mahan said two neurologists, who play a key role in the procedure that Owen underwent, recently were recruited to Columbus, and the surgery

is now available here.

In some ways, Ohio is faring well. The state is home to six children’s hospitals, meaning most specialists are within a couple of hours’ drive for everyone. But doctors in high demand and those who recruit them say the situation is far from ideal. They blame several factors: There are a limited number of pediatric residencies and fellowships, pediatric subspecialties require more training, and reimbursement for certain types of care is low.

Nick Lashutka, president of the Ohio Children’s Hospital Association, would like more federal money for graduate medical education, and he’d like specialists who treat children on Medicaid to make the same kind of money as specialists who treat adult Medicare patients. “You have to really like this practice. It’s actually very low-paying,” said Riley, the endocrinologist from Akron Children’s Hospital. “For diabetes, you’re more of a counselor, a psychologist and a cheerleader.”

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columbusparent.com Teachers turn page on rote tests: Alternative exams better for learning, evaluating, they say Read Charlie Boss’s story that appeared in The Columbus Dispatch about how teachers at Upper Arlington High School are using debate in their classrooms to teach students about military strategies from wars of the past century. As Ohio educators push for a “21st-century” education in their schools, some teachers are turning to projects, presentations, demonstrations and other activities to measure learning beyond rote knowledge.

Many experts would like to see more training slots open up throughout the country. Although medicalclass sizes have increased in recent years, there hasn’t been an effort to increase the federal dollars that support residencies and fellowships at children’s hospitals, said Dr. Norman Christopher, chairman of pediatrics in Akron. Nurse practitioners are helping fill gaps in care at many hospitals, he said.

In addition to taxing the specialists, shortages can

mean that doctors who also are working on clinical trials must give up some of their research time, said Mike Farrell, president of University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital in Cleveland.

Both Farrell and Mahan said they’d like to see more efforts to help medical students repay loans. One example is a National Institutes of Health loanrepayment program that helps aspiring specialists.

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A sunset over the blue Pacific.

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Have you seen the green flash?

“Are you looking for the green flash?” I asked a woman standing near me in a group gathered to watch the sunset on the Pacific beach. Suddenly I was surrounded by several others.

“Have you ever seen it?” someone asked. “Is it real?” asked another. “What is it?” the woman to whom I originally spoke wanted to know. I decided to answer her question first.

“It happens at exactly the moment that the last slice of the sun drops into the sea,” I told them. “Conditions have to be just right. It must be clear with no clouds on the horizon.

It happens suddenly and lasts only half a second. It’s brilliant and sometimes almost blinding.”

“Have you ever seen it?” they all asked at once. “No,” I had to say, as my audience’s faces dropped. “But I know a lot of people who swear they’ve seen it. To tell the truth, I know more people who are looking for it than people who actually have seen it.”

“Do you believe it really exists?” someone wanted to know. “Yes, I do,” I said. “And someday I’m sure I’ll see it.”

The sun had already fallen

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into the ocean and a hundred colors were spreading across the sky, and reflecting in the water.

I think the search for the green flash has helped make the newest tourist area of the Pacific coast more desirable.

There are so many attractions and such beauty to be found in the Riviera Nayarit, but I never heard of the green flash until I first came to the Mexican state of Nayarit. That was 25 years ago, and the Riviera Nayarit wasn’t even a gleam in the developers’ eyes.

Nothing was there except scrub brush, some scruffy guava plants, date palms, a few herds of skinny, longhorned cattle that roamed unfenced, and plenty of fat iguanas.

How things have changed.

My favorite hotel, Casa Manana, is now called a “boutique hotel” by the Riviera Nayarit brochures. It makes the hotel’s owners, Lourdes and Reinhard, laugh, because one of the defining characteristics of a boutique hotel is the high price of the accommodations. That doesn’t accurately describe the rates at Casa Manana. Singles range from about $32 to $45 per day, with reduced rates for longer stays.

The seaside hotel has everything a boutique hotel has: a beautiful pool, a kids’ pool, a fantastic restaurant with a bar, playgrounds, and grounds kept neat and perfect by professional gardeners.

On Saturdays, there is an allday pizza party that sometimes lasts well into the evening. It is, without a doubt, the best pizza I’ve ever had, and the many locals who come just for the party agree with me.

Many aspects of Riviera Nayarit make it stand out from the other tourist areas. It stretches from the Nayarit state line right across the border from the Puerto Vallarta airport. It stretches along 192 miles of the Pacific coast, framed by the majestic mountains of the Sierra Madre.

The mountains are no more beautiful than they are on the two-hour, sometimes harrowing bus trip from Nayarit’s capital, Tepic, to the coast. I love to ride through the jungle on the narrow, curving road.

Sometimes it is reminiscent of a thrill ride at the county fair. It is so close to the sides of the road that sometimes the trees and fauna touch both sides of the bus.

There will then be a huge

open space where rolling valleys stretch for miles all the way to the mountains. The ground seems to be in layers, the nearest in blue, darker than the layers behind it, with each layer becoming lighter and lighter all the way to the horizon. I love to see the banana plantations, where the farmers put huge plastic bags over the bananas when they reach just the right stage of ripeness.

The resorts closest to Puerto Vallarta start in Nuevo Vallarta and go to the fishing villages north and south of Los Cocos, where Casa Mañana is located. Other resorts, some allinclusive, some economical, are the Flamingos, Bucerias, La Cruz Huanacaxtle, Punta Mita, Sayulita, and Guayabitos.

At the northernmost end of Riviera Nayarit is the oldest fishing village, San Blas, where the market offers everything from just-caught fish to trinkets, plus fabulous beadencrusted bowls and plaques, and all kinds of decorative items handmade by the indigenous Huichol Indians.

For history lovers, there are ruins of pre-Hispanic structures in San Blas. For bird lovers, there are more species

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A display at the San Blas market. here than anywhere else in Mexico. Surfers flock to San Blas for the longest curling wave in the country.

Because of the newness of the resorts, many special promotions are being offered this spring. If it’s variety you’re looking for, it’s the best possible time to plan a vacation in Riviera Nayarit.

Don’t forget to look for the green flash. If you see it, please

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let me know. Have your camera ready as the sun sets. You may be lucky enough to take a picture.

For more information go to www.casa-mañana.com.

Mildred Moss is Columbus Parent Magazine’s travel writer.

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Pigs and a bottle The most delicious dishes don’t have to require a ton of ingredients. The recipe below, from Claire Robinson, host of 5 Ingredient Fix, is luscious and simple — and possible with a short grocery list.

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Cover with a lid. Place in the oven until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees on a meat therPork Roast with mometer, about 25 to 30 Hard Cider Gravy minutes.

Transfer the pork to a Makes 4 to 6 servings carving board. Tent with foil to keep warm. Transfer the 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus 1 tablespoon chilled remaining contents in the pan to a food processor.

2 1/2 pound pork loin, Puree, then return to the trimmed, tied kosher salt and freshly pan. Bring to a boil. Season cracked black pepper with salt and pepper.

1 onion, sliced Reduce heat to low. If gravy 2 Granny Smith apples, is too thick, add more cider. cored, sliced Add remaining tablespoon 1 bottle (12 oz.) hard cider of cold butter, whisking constantly as it melts. Remove Preheat the oven to 375 from heat when gravy is degrees. Heat a large Dutch smooth and shiny and butter is completely melted. oven over medium heat.

Slice pork. Arrange on a Add 2 tablespoons butter.

Season the pork generously platter. Serve with gravy. with salt and pepper. Place in hot pan. Sear on all sides Robin Davis is food editor of until golden brown. Transfer The Columbus Dispatch. She oversees the Food section, pork to a platter.

Add the onion and apples published each Wednesday, to the pan. Season with salt which features recipes, question-and-answer columns and pepper. Cook until they and reviews of cookbooks, begin to turn golden brown. wines and local eateries.

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March Events & Programs For complete information and registration schedules, browse our Web site at www.dublin.oh.us/recreation.

Safety Around Dogs Thursday, March 18, 4:15 and 5:30 p.m., ages 5 to 7 Learn to act safely around dogs in this one-hour presentation and video.

Activity books and hands-on interaction with a certified therapy dog will teach children how to properly interact with animals.

2010 Summer Camps Registration begins March 22 It’s not too early to plan a great summer camp experience! Dublin Recreation Services offers a wide variety of all-summer, all-day and/or specialty camps for preschool, youth and teen campers.

Spring Break Camp March 26 – April 2, ages 6 to 12 Spend your break with us playing games, making crafts, swimming and doing all kinds of fun things.

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Saturday, March 13, 11 a.m.

With the help of Dog, Cat and Hen, Baby Bird sets out in search of Mother Bird in this colorful musical adventure based on P.D. Eastman’s whimsical and well-loved picture book.

Recommended for ages 4 to 8. Tickets available at the door or at the DCRC: $7 adults; $5 children and seniors. Presented by ArtsPower.

Aesop’s Fables Saturday, March 20, 2 p.m.

Jim West Puppets presents the world’s most famous fables, including The Lion and the Mouse, The Tortoise and the Hare, and The Fox and the Grapes. This large-scale puppet production also features the music of Scarlatti, Beethoven and Chopin. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

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53 hours a week online: How tweet it isn’t Recently, a study came out finding that American kids spend, on average, seven hours and 38 minutes a day using electronic media.

That’s more than 53 hours a week listening to music, watching TV, playing video games, phoning, texting, Tweeting and, I suppose, doing a little homework on the computer now and then.

I’m a big believer in nuance, but when kids are spending half their waking hours plugged into the electronic world, there’s no need for it. Let’s just call it what it is: horrible.

I say this as someone who wasted a lot of time in front of a television set. In what ways did I miss out on enriching experiences by watching My Mother the Car or Me and The Chimp (both actual shows, believe it or not) in my dissolute youth? I don’t know. But I’ll hazard a guess: Anything I would have done instead — up to and possibly including criminal misdemeanors — might have been preferable.

And I guarantee you I didn’t spend anywhere near seven hours a day in front of a television. This was before cable and DVDs and so forth. The pickings were pretty slim. Sooner or later, a kid just gave up and went outside to play.

How did we get to the point that kids are spending so much time in an electronic world instead of, you know, living? I suppose it just snuck up on us.

One thing was layered onto another. Radio came first. Then phonographs.

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I think the water went from puddle to pond on June 22, 1979.

That’s the day Sony launched the Walkman. From that point on, people could live in private music environments if they chose.

Then TV. Then 24-hour-aday TV. Then computers, video games and cell phones. They submerged us, but it was a slow flood.

I think the water went from puddle to pond on June 22, 1979. That’s the day Sony launched the Walkman. From that point on, people could live in private music environments if they chose.

Everything that has happened since has largely been a race toward similar portability: Cell phones had to get smaller. Video games had to become hand-held video games. Kids now tote entire music libraries around in their iPods.

Now here’s the thing: No kid, I don’t care how wellorganized, has time to spend seven hours a day using electronic gadgets unless he is multitasking. And there is no such thing as effective multitasking. Studies have shown that humans can’t do it. They think they can, but their performance is mediocre. Yet, that’s what we’re letting kids do.

Knowing this, you’d think that the news of the research on use of electronics would have been treated as a

national emergency. Well, no. It was largely a one-day story. There was a little hand-wringing by some experts, a little equivocating by others, and then it just got nudged out by fresher news.

It’s kind of ironic that the same electronic devices that enable us to disseminate word of such research also ensure that we don’t concentrate on it for very long.

We have short attention spans in this country. Why do you suppose that is?

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A collection of his columns has been published in the book Dancing Dads, Defective Peeps and Buckeye Misadventures.

He lives in Worthington with his wife and two children.

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OUT&ABOUT MARCH 2010

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To add an event to Columbus Parent Magazine’s Out & About calendar, submit information by e-mail to ColumbusParent@ThisWeekNews.com or online at ColumbusParent.com.

Please submit calendar events by the first Friday of the preceding month.

Ongoing Baby Boot Camp Polaris Mall Meet other moms and get fit with this program for pre/postnatal women and their children, presented by Danielle Duerksen. 8:309:30 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Polaris Mall, 1500 Polaris Pkwy. First class free. Call (614) 226-2594, or go to BabyBootCamp.com, click on Ohio.

Baby Boot Camp Rite Bite Wellness Center Meet other moms and get fit with this program for pre/postnatal women and their children, presented by Danielle Duerksen. 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays, 11:30 a.m. on Saturdays. Rite Bite Wellness Center, 171 Green Meadows Dr. S., Lewis Center. First class free. Call (614) 226-2594, or go to BabyBootCamp.com, click on Ohio.

Barnes & Noble Weekly Storytime Preschool-age children and

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their adult friends will enjoy hearing favorite stories told by Barnes & Noble storytellers. 10:30 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at Barnes & Noble Easton, 4005 Townsfair Way. For more information call (614) 4768489.

Columbus Mothers of Twins Club The club provides mothers of twins and multiples information and support through educational and social activities. Member meetings are the third Thursday of each month, September-May, with themed agendas, speakers and social time at North Community Lutheran Church, 114 Morse Rd. Voice mailbox (614) 4703485 (please leave a message), or www.CMOTC.org.

COSI Family Friday Night COSI is open late the last Friday of every month from 5-9 p.m. COSI Columbus, 333 W. Broad St. Cost is $7 per person after 5 p.m. and includes all of COSI plus an Extreme Screen movie.

Parenting workshops also are available. (614) 228COSI, or visit COSI.org.

Craft Day at Sprout Soup Each Tuesday we do a new craft geared toward children age 2 and older between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., the craft is available throughout. This free event is at Sprout Soup, 4310 N. High St. For more information visit www.Sproutsoup.com or call (614) 267-7768.

Culinary Couples Night Out Touch of Gourmet at 7 p.m. on the second Friday of every month. 3931 Trueman Blvd., Hilliard. $59. (614) 876-9452.

Dads’ Coffee On the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m., working and stay-at-home dads can connect. Bring the kids out to play and socialize with other fathers. This free event is at Sprout Soup, 4310 N. High St. For more information visit Sproutsoup.com.

The Gadfly Café Comedy Improv Workshop for Teenagers Learn the art of improv like you’ve seen on Whose Line is it Anyway, while mingling with our professional improv troupe. No one over 19 will be admitted without a teenager. 6 p.m. every Wednesday at the Gadfly Cafe, 1126 1/2 N. High St. Free.

Kids Lit Circle Every third Wednesday at

4:30 p.m. bring your child’s favorite book to share and leave with a list of new favorites. This free event is at Sprout Soup, 4310 N. High St. For more information visit Sproutsoup.com.

Latin American Literature in English Translation Book club for teachers of English and the Columbus community, presented by OSU’s Center for Latin American Studies. 10 a.m. on Saturdays at Barnes & Noble, 3280 Tremont Rd. (614) 459-0920 or BN.com.

Mocha Moms Support group for stay-athome moms of color. Call Kavetta, (614) 323-1217.

Mommies of Miracles M.O.M is a growing Ohio support community of mothers who have children (of any age) with complex medical issues or disabilities. Our mission is to eliminate the isolation mothers of exceptional needs children experience on a daily basis by providing an extended network of confidential and compassionate emotional support. Join us for monthly meetings, fun family events, couples’ enrichment activities, and advocacy initiatives. For more information on events, resources and more go to mommiesofmiracles.com Mommies Time Out Online Support Group A fun group of moms who provide support and social activities for stay-at-home

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Preschoolers: Water Babies Learn about the life cycle of frogs, salamanders and toads, through a story, song, and craft. Meet at Cedar Ridge Lodge on March 9 at 9:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park, 1775 Darby Creek Dr., Galloway.

Underground Railroad Discover Ohio’s Underground Railroad and travel from the south to the north. The program is for adults and children 10 and older. Meet at the reservable picnic area on March 13 at 7 p.m. at Blacklick Woods Metro Park, 6975 E. Livingston Ave., Reynoldsburg.

Preschoolers: Ducks Heading Home Learn why ducks go back to Canada yearly through a role-playing game and 1/3 mile hike to Thoreau Lake.

Meet at the nature center on March 9 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. or March 13 at 10 a.m. at Blendon Woods Metro Park, 4265 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Westerville.

Family Playtime Go off-trail and learn about our natural play area through games and activities. Meet at the nature center on March 13 at 2 p.m. at Highbanks Metro Park, 9466 U.S. 23 N., Lewis Center.

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and working moms in the Columbus area. Includes playgroups, play dates, meet-ups, moms’ nights out, message boards and more.

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MOMS Club of Clintonville A fun social and support group for stay-at-home moms and their children.

Playgroups, field trips and monthly moms’ nights out.

10 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month (locations vary). For membership information contact Carrie at (614) 447-0567, email clintonvillemomsclub@yahoo.com, or visit our website http://clintonvillemomsclub.yolasite. com.

MOMS Club of Dublin Central Support group for stay-athome moms. 9:45 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Vineyard Church, 5400 Avery Rd. Contact Mandy Skinner at amandaskinner2@gmail.com, or (614) 940-9392. Or go to Geocities.com/momsclubdublincentral/.

MOMS Club of Dublin West MOMS Club of Dublin West offers a variety of activities each month including a monthly meeting, mom and tot activities, play groups, parties and a moms’ night

out. For more information, call (614) 873-9672 or e-mail momsclubofdublinwest@gm ail.com MOMS Club of Dublin Southeast Support group for stay-athome moms and their children. Playgroups, monthly calendar of events, moms’ night out, service projects.

Contact Susan at momsclubmembership@columbus.rr.com or 718-0687.

MOMS Club of Gahanna East Support group for stay-athome moms. Call Cathy at (614) 759-6137.

time working moms and their children. We offer playgroups, field trips, moms’ nights out and much more.

A general meeting is held the first Wednesday of each month at 9:45 a.m. at Scioto Ridge United Methodist Church, 4343 Dublin Rd. For more information email momsclubhilliardnorthwest@yahoo.com.

MOMS Club of Hilliard South A support group for stay-athome and part-time working moms. We have crafts, field trips, playgroups and a monthly moms’ night out.

Visit our website at http://mchilliardsouth.googl epages.com, or contact Lisa at mchilliardsouth@ hotmail.com.

MOMS Club of Lewis Center Southeast A non-profit support group for stay-at-home moms.

Actively seeking new members who live south of Orange Rd., east of S. Old State Rd., and north of Lazelle Rd. For membership information contact Gail at Moms_Club_Membership@ yahoo.com or www.lewiscentermomsclub.org.

MOMS Club of New Albany Support group for stay-athome moms. Contact NAMOMSclub@yahoo.com.

MOMS Club of Northwest Columbus & Upper Arlington MOMS Club of Gahanna Support group for stay-atWest home or part-time working Support group for stay-atmoms. Meets on the second home moms.

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MOMS Club of Lewis Center Call (614) 388-9410, or go to MOMS Club of Hilliard Northeast ColumbusMOMSClub.com.

North A social and support group MOMS Club of A social and support group for stay-at-home moms and Pickerington North for stay-at-home and parttheir children. Activities Support group for stay-attime working moms and include playgroups, moms’ home moms. Also serves their children. Playgroups, night out, service projects Reynoldsburg and Pataskala. field trips and moms’ nights and more. The original E-mail Rachel at out. 9:45 a.m. on the first chapter has since split to argillaspie@yahoo.com.

Thursday of the month at accommodate the great MOMS Club of Scioto Ridge United number of stay-at-home Pickerington South Methodist Church, 4343 moms in our area. We are Dublin Rd. mchilliardactively seeking moms living Support group for stay-athome moms living south of north@yahoo.com. within the designated Refugee Rd. in Pickerington boundaries east of S. Old MOMS Club of Hilliard or Canal Winchester. 10 a.m.

State Rd., south of Lewis Northwest on the fourth Wednesday of Center Rd., north of Orange A social and support group each month at Peace United Rd., and west of Africa Rd. for stay-at-home and partMethodist Church, 235 Diley For membership informaRd. Go to Pickerington tion, call Liz at (740) 657Moms.tri-pod.com.

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MOMS Club of Powell Support group for stay-athome moms. E-mail Stacie

at powellmoms@yahoo.com. MOPS Newark Fellowship and support MOMS Club of Sunbury group open to all moms A social and support group for stay-at-home moms and with children ages birth-5.

Meets at 9:30 a.m. on the their children. Meets for second Friday of each business the last Thursday month at First United of each month. Monthly Methodist Church, 88 N. activities include play dates, Fifth St. Call (740) 349-7020, local outings, cooking club, or e-mail mops@firstumcbook club and moms’ night newark.org. out. Contact Amy at (740) 513-6267, or sunburymomsclub@yahoo.com for more information.

MOMS Club of Westerville South Support group for stay-athome moms. We have play groups, craft days and a monthly moms’ night out.

Meetings are at 10 a.m. on the last Thursday of each month at Grace Lutheran Church, 100 E. Schrock Rd., Westerville. Contact momswestervillesouth@yahoo.co m for more information.

MOPS Upper Arlington Lutheran Church A wonderful opportunity to meet other moms with young children. The group meets every first and third Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Upper Arlington Lutheran Church, 2300 Lytham Rd. The cost per meeting is $5 and childcare is $2 per child.

For more information call (614) 451-3736.

Mothers & More Chapter 51 Non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of mothers through support, education and advocacy. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 700 N. High St., Worthington.

Call Janet at (614) 888-4702, or e-mail tsalmon11@ yahoo.com.

MOMS Club of Worthington Support group for stay-athome moms. Meets on the third Tuesday of the month at Worthington Presbyterian Church. E-mail prospectivemember@worthingtonmoms.org for more informa- Mothers of Multiples East Columbus tion.

Support and social group for MOPS Dublin mothers of multiples. 7 p.m.

Fellowship support group on the second Thursday of for moms with newborns each month. Church of the through kindergarten. The Redeemer United first Thursday of every month, meet at Radiant Life Methodist, 235 McNaughten Rd. ECMom.org.

Church from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and the third Thursday is moms’ night out. For more information call Lindsay at (614) 571-2995.

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month, September through May, from 6-8:15 p.m. at the Beechwold Christian Church, 280 Morse Rd. Come for dinner, listen to a speaker and join a small discussion group to share your ideas, thoughts and experiences with other moms. Call Beechwold Christian Church at (614) 888-1734, or visit gobcc.com for more information.

Mothers Swapping Skills Group Online notice board helps bring moms together who would like to exchange skills and services such as cooking, tutoring, babysitting, cleaning, carpooling and coaching. Group is actively seeking women leaders for guidance. Register at Groups.google.com/group/ mothersswappingskills.

boggs.59@osu.edu.

Perinatal Outreach & Encouragement (POEM, Inc.) We are moms who have survived prenatal or postpartum depression (PPD) so we understand like no one else can. POEM is the Ohio Coordinator of Postpartum Support International (PSI), the leading authority on perinatal mental health. For more information call (614) 315-8989 or www.poemonline.org.

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“My” Food-Allergy Support Group A group for parents of children dealing with lifethreatening food allergies.

We offer monthly meetings, occasional non-food family activities and a private email group for additional support, sharing of concerns, successes, coping strategies, resources and tools. E-mail Dena Friedel at dfriedel@insight.rr.com.

Music & Movement Come to this free event to perfect your motor skills with songs and dancing.

This is a great experience for the little ones to enjoy, ages 2-5. Come to the Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., from 1-1:30 p.m. for a great event the whole family will enjoy. For more information contact (614) 481-3778.

New Moms’ Group An opportunity for new mothers and their babies to meet others and share information. Meets from 1-2:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Elizabeth Blackwell Center, 3635 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus. Free. (614) 5664446.

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Nisonger Center Dual Diagnosis Clinic This clinic provides mental health diagnosis, medication recommendations and psychological assessments for people of all ages who have both a developmental disability and a mental illness. The Ohio State University Nisonger Center, 357 McCampbell Hall, 1581 Dodd Dr. Call Diana Boggs, (614) 292-9780, or e-mail

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Online Nanny Group An online group for Columbus-area nannies that helps to grow friendships and makes play dates. Go to groups.yahoo.com/group/o hionannies/.

The 101 Dalmatians Musical Get ready for a quirky upside-down view of the world where the audience sees life from a dog’s point of view. Transporting audiences to a topsy-turvy, exciting, one-of-a-kind theatre experience. Tickets start at $22.50 for the Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St., production.

Tickets are available at www.Ticketmaster.com.

Show times are March 2, 3, 4, 5 at 8 p.m.; March 6 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and March 7 at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Tales for Toddlers Bring your kids to enjoy great stories and meet new friends for free at the

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The Arnold Sports Festival March 4-7 The Arnold Sports Festival, March 4-7 in downtown Columbus, is the largest multi-sport festival in the nation with 18,000 athletes competing in 44 sports and events, including 12 Olympic sports. Venues include the Greater Columbus Convention Center, Nationwide Arena, Veterans Memorial, Dispatch Ice Haus, and the LC Pavilion. Daily EXPO tickets are $10. Thursday, 7-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Complete information at www.arnoldsportsfestival.com. Or call (614) 431-2600.

Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave. This event full of tales is from 10:15-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m. and is for children ages 18-36 months. For more information contact (614) 481-3778.

Wednesday 3 The 101 Dalmatians Musical See March 2.

Baby Games This free event is full of stories for young ones ages 617 months. Bring your baby to Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., from 10:15-10:45 a.m. to hear great tales. Contact (614) 481-3778 for further questions.

Family Story Time Bring the family for stories at the Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., from 7-7:30 p.m. This free event is for ages 2-5.

What is the Total Money Makeover LIVE?

Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover LIVE! is an action-packed, entertaining event that will change the way you think about money.

Dave will teach you how to: • Create a game plan to get out of debt.

• Make a system for your money that works!

• Save money like never before.

• Invest with confidence.

• Get on the same page with your spouse about money.

• Start a legacy of financial wisdom for future generations.

Contact (614) 481-3778 for more information.

Thursday 4 The 101 Dalmatians Musical See March 2.

Children’s Theater Sign up for a 6-week training course in acting for ages 615. The cost of the course is $35-$40 and will be from 5:45-6:30 p.m. Classes are held at Crooked Alley Kidspace, 630 Wirt Rd., Groveport. For more information and to register call (614) 836-3333.

Delaware Cooperative Preschool Open House Check out Delaware Cooperative Preschool. Now celebrating over 25 years as Delaware’s only Montessoribased preschool. The open house is from 6-8 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church, 55 W. Lincoln Ave. Visit www.dcpkids.com for

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a running time of 55 minutes. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children, and can be purchased at www.Ticketmaster.com. The production is at the Riffe Center, Studio One, 77 S. High St., on March 5 and 12 at 7 p.m. March 6, 7, 13 and 14 at 1 and 2:30 p.m. For more information visit www.phoenix4kids.org.

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Kids Cook Bananas Kids are offered the chance to taste, cook and eat seasonal foods from 11:15 a.m.12 p.m. at Sprout Soup, 4310 N. High St. Children 36 years are invited to attend for $4. To register and for more information contact (614) 598-3559 or www.houndsinthekitchen.co m/kids-cook.

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March 2 – 7 Get ready for a quirky upside-down view of the world where the audience sees life from a dog’s point of view.

Transporting audiences to a topsy-turvy, exciting, oneof-a-kind theatre experience. Tickets start at $22.50 for the Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St., production. Tickets are available at www.Ticketmaster.com. Show times are March 2, 3, 4 and 5 at 8 p.m. March 6 at 2 and 8 p.m.

March 7 at 1 and 6:30 p.m.

The 101 Dalmatians Musical See March 2.

The Arnold Sports Festival The Arnold Sports Festival, March 4-7 in downtown Columbus, is the largest multi-sport festival in the nation with 18,000 athletes competing in 44 sports and events, including 12 Olympic sports. Venues include the Greater Columbus Convention Center, Nationwide Arena, Veterans Memorial,

Dispatch Ice Haus and the LC Pavilion. Daily EXPO tickets are $10. (614) 4312600. Thursday, 7-10 p.m.

Friday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Complete information at www.arnoldsportsfestival.co m.

Family Fun Night SuperGames and Orphan World Relief are partnering for a family fun night for kids. The fun will include giant inflatables, interactive activities, pizza and drinks.

Proceeds from the event go to Orphan World Relief. The event is $7 at 535 Lakeview Plaza Blvd. For more information visit www.orphanworldrelief.org.

Mrs. Piggle Wiggle Mrs. Piggle Wiggle lives in an upside down house. She cures all childhood bad habits and all the parents in the neighborhood ask her advice. Children and adults will laugh at her zany prescriptions. The presentation is recommended for children 4 years and older with

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hike is at Indian Village, 3200 Indian Village Dr., from 7-8:30 p.m. The cost is $3 per person and reservations are required. Call (614) 6453380 or email outdooreducation@columbus.gov to register.

Write On! A Fable Writing Workshop Kid in grades 4-6 can put their creative writing skills to work with a special guest Ready to Read: Crafts on from Thurber house. After the Go learning about fables based Easy, interactive crafts will on examples from James actually help your child get ready to read. These all-new Thurber’s own work, stuprojects are based on the six dents will brainstorm ideas early literacy skills. This free and start writing. This free event is for children 5 and event is at the Northwest younger and their caregivers Library, 2280 Hard Rd., at at the Northwest Library, 2 p.m. Registration is required by calling (614) 2280 Hard Rd. at 2 p.m. For more information visit www. 807-2626. For more information visit www.worthingtonworthingtonlibraries.org. libraries.org.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Enjoy the thrill of a round robin Yu-Gi-Oh! competition. No cards will be lost or traded. The program costs $5. 6 p.m. at Groveport Town Hall, 648 Main St. For more information call (614) 8363333.

The Arnold Sports Festival See March 5.

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Mrs. Piggle Wiggle See March 5.

The 101 Dalmatians Musical See March 2.

The Arnold Sports Festival See March 5.

Mrs. Piggle Wiggle See March 5.

Saturday Story Stomp Bring your family to enjoy stories, songs and dancing, for ages 2-5 years. Come to Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., from 11-11:30 a.m. Free. For more information contact (614) 481-3778.

Sensory Night Hike Discover your night senses.

Nocturnal animals can survive at night by using their senses, but how would you measure up? The Naturalist will test your senses to find out. Participants must be at least 4 years old and able to hike less than a mile. The

Sunday 7 The 101 Dalmatians Musical See March 2.

Our Lady of Bethlehem School and Childcare Join us for our open house for prospective families from 1-3 p.m. Gather information on our flexible fulland part-time childcare, Totally Terrific Twos, Preschool, 3-or 5-day prekindergarten, full- and halfday kindergarten and summer programs. The open house is at 4567 Olentangy River Rd. For more information: (614) 459-8285 or www.ourladyof bethlehem.org.

Monday 8 Cake Decorating for Beginners Learn the basics of cake decorating during this five-week program. The program costs $30-$32 and is at 6:30 p.m. at Groveport Town Hall, 648

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Main St. To register for the class and get more information call (614) 836-3333.

Music & Movement See March 1.

Tuesday 9 Button Up Make cool necklaces, key chains and more with buttons and string for grade 5 and higher. To help offset the cost of the program a $1 donation is requested. The craft event is at Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Contact (614) 481-3778 for further questions.

Thursday 11 Kids Cook Quinoa This week kids will be introduced to quinoa, a proteinrich grain from South America, from 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m. at Sprout Soup, 4310 N. High St. Children 3-6 years are invited to attend at a cost of $4. To register and for more information contact (614) 598-3559 or www.houndsinthekitchen. com/kids-cook.

ECRN Developmental Screenings ECRN is offering free developmental screening called Child Check for children ages 1 month-5 years at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 4456 Morse Rd. from 9 a.m.1 p.m. These screenings are in the areas of gross motor, fine motor, speech and language, and personal/social skills. A hearing and vision screening is also provided for children over 3 years.

Appointments are necessary and can be scheduled by calling ECRN at (614) 5439000 ext. 216.

The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood A frantically funny, Monty Pythonesque retelling of the classic tale. This time around Robin Hood, in his never-ending quest to aid the needy, encounters a lovely damsel-in-distress (oddly obsessed with skin conditions); an ever-scheming sheriff who would rather bowl a strike than hit a bulls eye; a gold-hoarding, badguy monarch wannabe; and a good-natured “Town’s Guy” who manages to make his way into every scene, whether he belongs there or not. Combine them with an expandable band of spoonwielding Merry Men whose collective IQs equal six, and you’ve got an irreverent jaunt through Sherwood Forest you won’t soon forget.

Tickets start at $9 and are available by calling (614) 224-6672. Show times are March 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, and 26 at 7:30 p.m. March 13, 20 and 27 at 1, 3 and 5 p.m.

March 14, 21 and 28 at 1 and 3 p.m. For more information visit www.colschildrenstheatre.org.

Tales for Toddlers See March 2.

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Mrs. Piggle Wiggle See March 5.

Discover Program Join this social network and support club for children 9 and older with ADD and ADHD and their parents.

The program is held at 6:30 p.m. at Crooked Alley Kidspace, 630 Wirt Rd., Groveport. For more information and to register call (614) 836-3333.

Baby Games See March 3.

Family Story Time See March 3.

The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood See March 11.

Saturday 13 Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover Live Simulcast

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poses and stretching. No previous yoga experience is needed. The story time is at 10:30 a.m. at the Old Worthington Library, 820 High St. For more information visit www.worthingtonlibraries.org.

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Perkins Observatory Guest Night March 12 Come enjoy the beauty of the night sky like you’ve never seen it before. The program begins at 8 p.m. and is located at the Perkins Observatory in Delaware. For more information visit www.perkins-observatory.org.

Come see nationally-known financial teacher Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover Live Simulcast event broadcasted nationwide on March 13. The only place to see this event in the Columbus area is at Linworth Road Church, located at 5400 Linworth Rd. You can register online at linworthroadchurch.eventbr ite.com. Cost is $11 per person or $16 per family. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event and get your finances in order today. For more information call (614) 4425722. For more about Dave Ramsey visit daveramsey.com Mrs. Piggle Wiggle See March 5.

No More Diapers! A Potty Training Storytime Enjoy potty training-themed books and stories aimed at getting toddlers excited about swapping diapers for big kid underpants. For 2- to 3-year-olds and their caregivers. This free story time is at the Northwest Library, 2280 Hard Rd., at 10:30 a.m.

For more information visit

www.worthingtonlibraries.org.

The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood See March 11.

Tami Cecil Cooking Demonstration Join Macy’s at Tuttle Mall as we welcome Woodhaven Farm’s Tami Cecil for a winter culinary cooking demonstration. Tami will demonstrate her Warm Up with Stews and Soups culinary selection and show you all you need to create delicious meals. Please RSVP at (614) 750-1200.

The Write Stuff: Poetry Monthly workshops will help teens brush up on a variety of writing styles. Kick start your creativity.

Registration is required by calling (614) 807-2626. The workshop is at 2 p.m. at the Old Worthington Library, 820 High St. For more information visit www.worthingtonlibraries.org.

Yoga Storytime Ages 2-5 and their families will hear stories and tell them through basic yoga

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CAPA Presents A Special Family Show with They Might Be Giants Brooklyn’s legendary alt rockers are now recognized among the foremost creators of cool kids’ albums.

The show will feature hits from their 2009 Grammywinning children’s album and music from their new album Here Comes Science.

Tickets are $22 and are available at www.ticketmaster.com. The concert is at the Capitol Theatre, 77 S. High St., at 3 p.m. For more information go to www.capa.com.

Mrs. Piggle Wiggle See March 5.

The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood See March 11.

Monday 15 Music & Movement See March 1.

Tuesday 16 Little Acorns Club: Radical Reptiles Every Tuesday, March 16-30, from 10:30-11:30 a.m., children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to discover snakes, turtles and lizards up close. The club includes stories, crafts and hands on activities. The cost is $20 per child and $25 for nonColumbus residents. The club is at Indian Village, 3200 Indian Village Dr., and reservations are required.

Call (614) 645-3380 or email outdooreducation@columbus.gov to register.

Tales for Toddlers See March 2.

Wednesday 17 Archery I On Wednesdays, March 1731, from 4:30-6:30 p.m., ages 8-adult are invited to discover a new sport. This class will introduce you to the basics of archery and safety.

Classes are held indoors and all equipment is provided.

Indian Village, 3200 Indian Village Dr. The cost is $35 per person and reservations are required. Call (614) 6453380 or email outdooreducation@columbus.gov to register.

Baby Games See March 3.

Family Story Time See March 3.

Teen Knitting Learn how to knit a purse at this evening class for ages 12 and older. Classes are $17$18 and are held at 6:30 p.m. at Crooked Alley Kidspace, 630 Wirt Rd., Groveport. For more information call (614) 836-3333.

Thursday 18 Kids Cook Pancakes Make and eat a variety of delicious pancakes from 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m. at Sprout Soup, 4310 N. High St. We’ll explore the makings of maple syrup too. Children ages 3-6 are invited to attend at a cost of $4. To register and for more information contact (614) 598-3559 or www.houndsinthekitchen.com/kids-cook.

Music in Early Childhood Spend some time with early childhood music specialist Sarah Case making music together and exploring ways to support your child’s music development. The program is for children ages birth-5 and the adults who love them. Classes are at Music Together Cap City, 221 Pacemont Rd. Registration is required by calling (614) 327-1534. Go to www.musictogethercc.com for more information.

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Memories Scrapbooking Expo March 26 and 27 See the newest scrapbooking products and try out the latest paper crafting tools. This event is great for all — from beginners to experienced scrapbooking enthusiasts! Learn creative techniques and win fabulous door prizes. Get croppin’ at the Creative Bash Crop Party, or simply enjoy hours of shopping at Memories Scrapbooking Expo™.

For a schedule of events, classes offered, registration and tickets, visit MemoriesScrapbookingExpo.com.

Held Friday, March 26 and Saturday March 27, 10 a.m.5 p.m. at the Ohio Expo Center Lausche Building.

The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood See March 11.

Friday 19 The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood See March 11.

Sunday 21 The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood See March 11.

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Celebrate Peace and Love Spring Break Camp Bring your groovy self in to Cards for Troops celebrate peace and love.

Join us in saying thank you to our troops stationed over- Peace-themed projects that seas by writing letters of kids design themselves will support and making cards. be the cool craft. The camp The program is for ages 10includes a snack and drink.

18 at 2 p.m. at the Old Cost is $30 and is from 2-5 Worthington Library, 820 p.m. Children 6 and older High St. For more informacan be left alone if they are tion visit www.worthington- able to paint by themselves. libraries.org.

Reservations are required and can be made by calling Saturday Story Stomp (614) 527-7752. Outside the See March 6.

Lines Studio is located at The Somewhat True Tale of 5236 Cemetery Rd., Hilliard.

Robin Hood Little Acorns Club: Radical See March 11.

Reptiles See March 16.

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Celebrate Peace and Love Spring Break Camp Bring your groovy self in to celebrate peace and love.

Peace-themed projects that kids design themselves will be the cool craft. The camp includes a snack and drink.

Cost is $30 and is from 12-3 p.m. Children 6 and older can be left alone if they are able to paint by themselves.

Reservations are required and can be made by calling (614) 527-7752. Outside the Lines Studio is located at 5236 Cemetery Rd., Hilliard.

The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood See March 11.

Three Bags Full Children’s Consignment Sale Come shop for many different children’s cloths and more at low prices. The sale is at the Dayspring Community Church, 3919 Brice Rd., Canal Winchester from 7 9:30 p.m. The sale is also on March 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. March 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information visit www.threebagsfull.com.

Friday 26 Bunny Tales A fun and nutritious craft will follow story time brimming with bunny stories.

The story time is at 11 a.m. at the Old Worthington Library, 820 High St. For more information visit www.worthingtonlibraries.org.

The 16th Annual Columbus Pet Expo One of the largest pet events under one roof, the Columbus Pet Expo offers owners and animal loves fun things to do and see.

Coo over pets in the adoption area, check out some of the spectacular animal talent shows, or pick up some treats for your pet at home.

The Expo is at the Veterans Memorial on March 26, 12-9

p.m. March 27 from 10 a.m.8 p.m. March 28 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tickets start at $8 and are available on site.

Visit Columbuspetexpo.com for more details.

The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood See March 11.

Three Bags Full Children’s Consignment Sale See March 25.

Saturday 27 Celebrate Peace and Love Spring Break Camp Bring your groovy self in to celebrate peace and love.

Peace themed projects that kids design themselves will be the cool craft. The camp includes a snack and drink.

The camp costs $30 and is from 2-5 p.m. Children six and older can be left alone in they are able to paint by themselves. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (614) 527-7752.

Outside the Lines Studio is located at 5236 Cemetery Rd., Hilliard.

Playhouse Disney Live!

The first live touring stage production featuring favorite characters from four shows in Disney Channel’s popular Playhouse Disney program block for preschoolers is coming to Columbus. CAPA presents Playhouse Disney Live! At the Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St., at 3:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $20.50 and are available at www.Ticketmaster.com. For more information visit www.capa.com.

The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood See March 11.

Three Bags Full Children’s Consignment Sale See March 25.

opener at 4 p.m. All home games are played at Crew Stadium and tickets and more game information are available at www.TheCrew.com.

Sunday 28 The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood See March 11.

Tuesday 30 Little Acorns Club: Radical Reptiles See March 16.

For the most up-to-date listings of what’s happening across central Ohio, turn to the Weekender section in The Columbus Dispatch each Thursday.

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