Nashville Parent magazine March 2021

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16 Little Ones First Sports 4 Kids Soccer or T-Ball? Is your child ready to play a sport with teammates?

19 Growing Up Liar, Liar Pants on Fire Your kid is not morally corrupt for telling lies, but honesty is a trait all ages should value.

23 Summer 2021 Outside is IN at Sleep-Away Camps Tired of your kids being cooped up? March is the time to enroll them in camps.

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28 DAILY EVENTS 31 NASHVILLE BALLET’S ATTITUDE

33 GETAWAY TO WESTGATE SMOKY MOUNTAIN RESORT & WATER PARK IN GATLINBURG

36 ORIGAMI BABY YODA A young camper bonds with a hen friend at A New Leaf ‘s Pip and Pickle Farm located in Nashville.

38 PARENTING IS LIKE MARCH MADNESS!

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Every coming change was exciting and did not disappoint. She loved playing and dancing and being read to and chatting and learning.

Then suddenly she was a kindergartener. We were so excited to be going to “big”school! We were having happy days until I received a call from her teacher. There was a “concern,” she said; could we come in for a meeting?

I wish we had never gone. I wish I’d never had a “concern” invade my mind or a glint enter my eye that something wasn’t “right.” They were concerned about her comprehension; weren’t sure she could express what she understood or even if she did understand. I fought stinging tears and a growing throat lump as my husband held my hand. We nodded and agreed to testing our child to try and identify what was “wrong.”

But testing sort of took the wind out of my girl’s sails, and not just that, I started picking up a sullen child in the afternoons. We learned she had a mild auditory processing difference, so accommodations were put in place in the classroom. Now she was different. Now she wasn’t one of them. Now she’d been “called out,” and she was being treated differently.

By the time she was 9, she was struggling with being “tagged.” If you have a learning difference, no matter how subtle, you are special needs. There should be no shame in it, but there is, and it hurt our hearts for her. We wanted to find a way for our truly exhuberant child to be her true self again and to not be dogged by what had happened.

We decided to send her to summer camp. We did due diligence and found Riverview Camp for Girls in Alabama. We fell in love with the camp director and what we learned about the nurturing and fun activities in place for them.

Long story short, our girl started with one week away and came home elated and full of talk about new friends and experiences. She went for two weeks the next summer, three the next, and she kept on going until she was 16. Suffice to say that several of her summer camp girlfriends remain lifelong friends who were bridesmaids in her wedding last summer.

It’s no understatement to say that my daughter’s life was dramatically changed for the good at summer camp. It was hard to let her go that first summer, but my husband urged me to let her try it because she wanted to. She found a new set of wings at camp, and we did, too. Wings of gratitude and relief.

More important than the blip of academics in life, more important than teachers and tutors and learning differences are the joyful relationships we forge with friends. And of course, to see your child happy is the greatest gift in the world.

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As the slow but steady decline in coronavirus numbers continues to be reported, Nashville Parent and Cool Springs Galleria (1800 Galleria Blvd., Franklin) are teaming up to hold a safe, physically distanced and FREE Summer Camp Adventure Fair at the Galleria on Saturday, April 10 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

While in the past the Camp Fair has included more than 100 day and residential camps, this A young camper at Cheekwood Summer Camp, located in Nashville. year Nashville Parent is limiting the number of participating camps to 35; tables will be separated ER CA MM by 6’ each, signage will show attendees how to naviFor more information about the 25th Angate the Fair and of course, everyone will be wearing nual Summer Camp Adventure Fair, call masks.

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BOOST GYMNASTICS, located at 11 Vaughns Gap Road in Nashville, is not just for gymnastics anymore. The longstanding gymnastics center now offers Boost Dance Academy for ages 1 through adult. For the littlest, “Dance with Me,” for ages 1 - 2 is a 45-minute parent/child class is available on Mondays and Saturdays. Among the other dance classes to discover are ballet, jazz, tap, clogging, modern, hip hop and more.

Enrollment is open now. Learn more at boostdanceacademy.com ... SOUTHERN STARS MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL, located at 910 Wedgewood Avenue in Nashville is the Middle Tennessee region’s newest Montessori school.

The brand-new facility offers Montessori curriculum for toddlers ages 24 - 36 in addition to curriculum for ages 4 - 5, kindergarten readiness and summer camp. Take a virtual tour at southernstarsmontessori.net or call 615-509-9423 to learn more ... VANDERBILT’S KIDTALK is conducting a nationwide study to understand more about lan-

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CONSIGNMENT SALES ARE ON • CRIEVE HALL CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT SALE (Crieve Hall Church of Christ Preschool Activity Center, 4806 Trousdale Drive, Nashville). March 5, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. and March 6, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. (most items half off on March 6). CrieveHallPreschoolSale.com.

• ENCORES CONSIGNMENT SOUTH (1022 Columbia Ave., Franklin). Adult/Home Goods sale. Private presale March 3; public dates March 4 - 6. More than 700 vendors contriburte to Encores. Follow the website for times at encoresconsignmentsouth.com.

• JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS CONSIGNMENT SALE (Marketplace in East Nashville, 400 Davidson St., Nashville). April 9 11 with safety protocols in place that limits occupancy. nashvillemusiccity.jbfsale. com/homeView.jsp.

• KISSES AND STITCHES KID’S SALE (Hendersonville Church of God, 724 East Main Street, Hendersonville). March 1 - 5 from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. (except 5 p.m. on Wed). Come out on Saturday, March 6 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. when everything is half price! Kissesandstitches.wixsite.com/ consignment.

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• LOLLITOTS CONSIGNMENT SALE (1 Outlet Village Blvd, Suite 180, Lebanon) Pre-sale is March 19 from 4 - 7 p.m. March 20 - 24 is free and open to the public.

Discount days are March 25 - 27 and Dollar Dash day is March 27. Lollitotsconsignment.com.

• RHEA LANA’S OF FRANKLIN FAMILY SHOPPING EVENT (1010 Columbia Ave., Franklin). March 7 - 13. Pre-sale is March 6 (timed tickets ranging $5 - $25); March 7 13 public sale. franklin.rhealana.com.

• SACRED SPARKS CONSIGNMENT SALE (First United Methodist Church Springfield, 511 S. Oak Street, Springfield).

March 5, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. and March 6, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. (most items half off on March 6). Sites.google.com/view/sfumc-ignite/ home.

• SWEET REPEATS CONSIGNMENT SALE, (Dickson Family YMCA, 225 Henslee Drive, Dickson). Public sale days March 20 - 27. (March 27 is half price day). Sweetrepeatsconsignmentsale.com.

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than 31 months and you are concerned about his language development, you can participate in the study. Your child should not have any other issue that influences his development to participate and they are seeking English-speaking children only.

Take a survey about your child’s language development by texting “MORE” to 847-750-3440 ...

THE NASHVILLE SOUNDS’ 2021 SCHEDULE begins on April 6, and after not playing at all last season, they are ready to play ball! “We can’t wait for baseball at First Horizon Park,” says Adam Nuse, Sounds’ general manager. Fan health and safety guidelines are being drawn up with the assistance of Metro Nashville Public Health and Major League Baseball. The Sounds are the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. Fr more information on 2021 Season Ticket Memberships, email tickets@nashvillesounds.com ...

It sounds too good to be true, but it’s true: AMC MOVIE THEATERS ARE AVAILABLE TO RENT for private parties of up to 20 guests! When parents pay big bucks for kid birthday, parties, this may be a no-brainer for your next party. Choose from a selection of new movies starting at $149 plus tax, or choose a “fan fave film” for $99 plus tax.

AMC has movie theaters in Nashville, Franklin and Murfreesboro and booking is easy — head to amctheatres.com/rentals, click “Book Now,” pick your date and choose your movie — you can even pre-order food and drinks. Happy birthday and how!

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First Sports 4 Kids Sign your little one up for a first sport and put FUN front and center. It’s a no-brainer.

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xcited about enrolling your child in a sport? Don’t fret … you are not alone! But where do you begin?

Before enrolling your child, there are some things to look for ... and realize that there’s no “best” first sport; there are plenty of sports all kids can enjoy.

You’ve heard how Tiger Woods learned golf from his dad at the age of 3, and you’ve seen Serena Williams’ 3-year-old daughter learning tennis.

But where should your child start? For many parents, the first sport they’ll sign a child up for will be T-Ball or soccer. But many kids start with basketball or the sport most favored by the parent. No matter what you choose, put playful learning at the middle of the experience and you’re sure to have a great time.

Your child’s first sport Many children are introduced to a variety of sports before even learning to read, and while many preschoolers are ready for organized team sports, getting your child started should be about enjoyment.

If your 3- or 4-year-old wants to try T-Ball, scope out a team to watch together and see if it resonates. Or take a look at soccer — it’s an easy first sport because it’s a big ball and easy to start with for kids just developing coordination.

First team sports should teach your child about listening, waiting, turn taking, following directions, being physically active, and most importantly, it should encourage your child to have fun!

Giving your child the opportunity to dabble in a few youth sports will help him decide if he likes one over another.

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ommends that kids play multiple sports and delay specializing until age 15 to avoid injuries and burn out.

Starting out, as you work on deciding what sport to begin with, observe your child and steer him accordingly, says Jordan Metzl, M.D., author of The Young Athlete: A Sports Doctor’s Complete Guide for Parents.

Considerations • Is your child old enough to make a commitment to an entire season?

• Has your child shown an interest in a sport?

• Does your child enjoy physical activity?

• Does your child enjoy playing with others and can he be separated from you?

• Is your child able to take turns?

Which sport?

• If your child gets along with others and loves to run, try soccer.

• If your child loves to tumble, has good balance and has upper body strength, try gymnastics.

• If your child loves to throw and catch, try T-Ball.

• If your child loves being in the water, try swimming.

• If your child loves to bounce a ball and can toss with good aim, try basketball.

• If your child loves the cold and sliding around, try ice hockey.

• If your child is a roughhouser, try football.

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T-Ball and Soccer for Beginners T-BALL

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Gallatin Soccer Club gallatinsoccerclub.org Ages 6 and older.

East Nash Soccer eastnashsoccer.com Ages 3 and older.

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Harpeth Youth Soccer Association hysa-tn.org Ages 3 and older.

Bellevue Sports Athletic Association bsaainc.org Ages 5 and older.

Nashville Youth Soccer Association nysa-soccer.org Ages 3 and older.

Donelson Civitan donelsoncivitan.com Ages 4 and older.

Saint Bartholomew Soccer Academy stbsoccer.com Preschoolers and older.

McCabe Park Little League mccabelittleleague.com Ages 5 and older.

Tennessee Soccer Club tennesseesoccerclub.org Preschoolers and older.

Metro Parks & Recreation nashville.gov/Parks-and-Recreation/ Athletics/Tee-Ball Ages 4 - 6.

YMCA of Middle Tennessee ymcamidtn.org Ages vary by location.

Tennessee Youth Baseball Association bsaainc.org Ages 3 and older.

West Nashville Sports League wnsl.org Ages 5 and older.

Rutherford County Murfreesboro Soccer Club murfreesborosoccer.com Ages 3 and older.

Rutherford County

Rutherford County Soccer Association rcsoccer.org Ages 3 and older

Murfreesboro Baseball Association murfreesborobaseball.com Ages 4 - 5.

Spartan Soccer Academy spartansoccer.org Ages 3 and older.

Murfreesboro Baseball Association murfreesborobaseball.com Ages 4 - 5.

Stones River Futbol Club murfreesborosoccer.com Ages 3 and older.

Murfreesboro Optimist Little League Baseball murfreesborooptimist.com Ages 5 and older.

YMCA of Middle Tennessee ymcamidtn.org Ages vary by location.

Hendersonville Soccer Club hendersonvillesoccerclub.com Ages 6 and older.

Tennessee United Soccer Club rnunitedsc.com Ages 5 and older.

YMCA of Middle Tennessee ymcamidtn.org Ages vary by location

Williamson County Fairview Soccer Association fairviewsoccer.org Ages 4 and older.

Soccer Shots soccershots.org Ages 2 and older.

Spartan Soccer Academy spartansoccer.org Ages 3 and older.

Williamson County Soccer Association Ages 4 and older.

Williamson County Parks and Recreation wcparksandrec.com Tiny Tots program for ages 2 - 6.

YMCA of Middle Tennessee ymcamidtn.org Ages vary by location.

Tina Pratt is a mom of two Littles. She is a former PreK-5 special education teacher who now works as a behavior coach.

One Goal Sports onegoalsports.com Ages 4 - 5.

Sumner County Gallatin Parks and Recreation gallatintn.gov/1930/Baseball Ages 5 - 6. i9 Sports i9sports.com/programs Ages 3 - 4.

Hendersonville Parks and Recreation hvilletn.org Ages 4 - 5

Williamson County Brentwood Civitan Club brentwoodcivitan.org Ages 5 - 6.z Williamson County Parks and Recreation wcparksandrec.com Seven different locales to play. Ages 5 and older.

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Liar, Liar?

A recent poll shows that honesty tops the list of values parents want their kids to embody as adults, and yet all kids lie at one point or another. Here’s how to deal with the reasons why kids lie to help them give up the need to lie.

By Malia Jacobson

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our child’s standing right in front of you with a ring of chocolate crumbs around his mouth.

“No,” he assures you, he did not take a cookie from the cookie jar.

You stand their blinking because it’s just so darn obvious. He’s 5. He is staring you straight in the face and boldly lying.

Pause. Because what you do next matters. A lot.

More than anything, you want to raise honest kids. Even more than raising kids who are hardworking, compassionate, or financially savvy, you want your child to have integrity.

In a 2015 poll by Pew Research Center, honesty tops the list of values parents want their kids to embody as adults, outranking traits like compassion, ambition, and financial responsibility. But raising honest children isn’t as straightforward as it seems. In fact, teaching children about telling the truth can get morally murky, since parents often lie to their own kids — even parents who instruct their children to always be honest, according to a study published in the Journal of Moral Education. Ready to set the record straight? Here’s the truth about raising honest kids, age by age.

Why Kids Lie Almost all children will lie before the age of 7, but kids do not lie because they are morally corrupt. The top reasons why children lie are: • To get out of trouble • To make themselves look better • To make someone else feel good

What To Do • Do not over react • Clarify the truth, but keep it light • Praise honesty

Early Years (1 - 5)

Elementary Years (6 - 12)

No shame.

While children may slip into an occasional untruth as soon as they can string together a sentence, these (usually unintentional) utterances aren’t really lies. Around age 3, children can begin to tell actual fibs, or intentional falsehoods, says Kate Paquin, a parenting educator and family coach. These early lies are usually innocent and experimental, she notes. A child may take three cookies, but say they only took two, or claim that they didn’t steal a sister’s favorite toy despite a sister’s shrieks.

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“Parents can become very alarmed by these lies, if it seems like a child never lied before but suddenly he’s lying quite a bit,” says Paquin.

But you should remember that toddlers tell small lies to test boundaries. It’s during the preschool years that children develop the cognitive ability to tell lies. This is when the concept that other people have thoughts separate from your own begins to develop. To tell a lie, children must gain the ability to hold back the truth and to make something up instead.

But lying at this age is normal and to be expected, so how you react is important. If you respond angrily, or even with shock, you risk making your child fearful ... which may possibly lead to more lies, says Jane Nelson, author of the classic parenting book, Positive Discipline A-to-Z (Ballantine; 2006).

To discourage dishonesty and reinforce positive habits, Nelson recommends acknowledging the lie simply and without shame: “I know you took three cookies and it’s OK if you want three instead of two, only next time please tell me the truth.”

Red handed.

Catching a toddler with her hand in the cookie jar is one thing, but shouldn’t older kids know better? How should you react when you catch your school-age child in a lie?

First, it’s helpful for you to share your values and expectations about honesty

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so your kids have no questions about where you stand.

Just say it: “In our family, we tell the truth.”

When you learn that your child has lied, either to you, at school, or in another context, you should respond firmly, but without a lot of emotion or energy (that means no yelling), says child psychologist Kristen C. Wynns, Ph.D., author of The No Wimpy Parenting Handbook (Create Space Independent Publishing; 2017).

“If parents give attention to the lying behavior by having a strong reaction, they may inadvertently reinforce that behavior,” Wynns notes.

But does that mean letting young kids off the hook?

Not necessarily.

“Depending on the lie, parents may want to show grace, for example, ‘OK, next time we expect you to tell us the truth,’ or we will give a consequence,” Wynns says. If parents take the consequence route, enhance the teachable moment by matching the consequence to the “crime” in question. For instance, if a child lied about feeding the dog, have him do an extra dog-related chore for a few days, Wynns suggests.

Teen Years (13 - 18) Pretty little lies.

Yes of course you want and need your teenager to be honest. But teaching honesty to teens can get tricky — especially when savvy teens catch parents telling fibs and “white lies.”

What should you do when your teen calls you out for a small untruth, like telling a relative that you’re not available for dinner when you really just want to stay home? When an aware teen confronts you about an untruth, start by ‘fessing up, says Wynns.

“Own the lie. ‘Yes, I lied to Aunt Martha and I shouldn’t have done that. Next time I’ll be honest with her,’” is a worthy reply.

But don’t stop there — seize the opportunity to discuss the nuances of honesty and model the value of apologizing and asking for forgiveness, says Wynns.

“If the lie was meant to spare someone’s feelings or to help navigate an awkward social situation, you can explain that being honest sometimes conflicts with the ‘bigger picture’ of maintaining a relationship, and how sometimes we must weigh the advantages and disadvantages of telling the (whole) truth.”

By acknowledging the challenges of navigating the world with integrity — including your own slip-ups — you foster moral maturity in teens and help them to grow into trustworthy, honest adults.

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Growing Up

Powerful Tools for Developing Honesty in Kids 1. When your children are very young,

talk with them about how much you value honesty in your family.

Tell your kids how important it is to the family that you can always count on each other to tell the truth — even when it’s difficult. If there’s not honesty between parents and children, there won’t be trust or closeness in your family either.

2. Model honesty for your children —

not only in your words, but also in your lifestyle.

Your goal should be to create an open environment where there are no secrets and everyone feels comfortable being truthful. You can’t expect them to tell you the truth if you’re not honest with them — even when they ask you an awkward question. Be brief and be age appropriate in your response, but if you lie to your kids when it’s embarrassing to tell the truth, you can’t expect them to blurt out the truth when it’s tough for them.

3. Let your children know that you put

more emphasis on their honesty than on the punishment for their dishonest behavior.

Yes, you can impose consequences for lying, but your kids need to know there’s a benefit to their being honest. If you glide right over their courage in pouring out the truth and jump to a punishment, they won’t be quick to fess up the next time.

Source: Parenting is a Contact Sport: 8 Ways to Stay Connected to Your Kids for Life (Greenleaf; 2009) by Joanne Stern, Ph.D.

Malia Jacobson is a health and family journalist.

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Kids have been cooped up for so long, they deserve wide open spaces for running free. The good news is, many residential camps will be open this year (with safety measures in place).

It’s time to reserve your child’s spot.

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Climbing high at YMCA Camp Ocoee in Ocoee, Tennessee

espite COVID-19 — or maybe because of it — overnight camp directors are reporting that 2021 enrollment is up from previous years, and it’s no wonder.

Never before have parents been so eager to give their kids a chance to run and play like kids rather than spend all day in front of computers and TVs. “We are planning for a more normal summer,” says Paul McEntire, chief operating officer of YMCA of the USA. “Normal,” because last summer 75% of the YMCA’s overnight camps didn’t open in person. At Camp Widjiwagan in Nashville, the 2021 enrollment for both day and overnight camps is up, according to Marketing Director Jayne Burnett, and the American Camp Association (ACA) reports that while only about 18% of accredited overnight camps in the U.S. were open last summer,

the majority of camps are planning to be open this year, albeit with COVID-19 guidelines in place which include: • Pre-arrival and post-arrival testing followed by another test four to 10 days later.

• No parents allowed on campgrounds at drop-off or pick-up.

• A reliance on outdoor activites allowing for physical distancing.

For many kids whose parent watched them dea — and sometime struggle with — the shifting uncertainties wrought by the pandemic, heading to summer camps will bring some semblance of normalcy once again ... and relief. Many overnight camps open enrollment this month, and demand is expected to be high. (please turn the page)

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Should You Let Your Kid Go To Sleep-Away Camp?

More great things about sleep-away camp: • No cell phone policies. Social skills get strengthened and they eat meals without a screen while actually talking to one another.

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o, your kid doesn’t want to go to sleep-away camp. He’s absolutely DYING to go to sleep-away camp! He’s heard about it fro other kids who have told him how awesome their summer was and he’s envied their reports. The truth is, the pandemic has closed your child off more than any other time in his life and he will be thrilled to have an adventure away from home.

Child psychologist Michael Thompson, author of Homesick and Happy: How Time Away from Parents Can Help a Child Grow (Random House; 2012) knows a thing or two about the subject of kids spreading their wings away from home.

“Deep down,” he writes, “all children want to have their own adventures with no apparent safety net.” Thompson uncovers the secrets behind why resident camp is so special for kids. Not only is it being away from parents, it’s also getting to develop relationships on their own and experiencing a private world without their parents inserting themselves every step of the way. Thompson describes eight things that parents cannot do for their children — think about your own kids as you read them:

• Camps provide downtime so kids can get their summer reading done or write a letter home on the stamped postcards you provide, only don’t hold your breath. They are probably really chatting away in their bunks or playing cards or some game somebody pulled out of their trunk.

• Kids learn to think for themselves. They will run and play and get messy and eat what they want all in a safe environment where the camp knows your child’s needs.

• Your kid is going to grow up a little. When you go an pick him up after a week or two or three, he’ll have moved from a size 10 to a size 12. He’ll also look a little different in the face. You know that thing that happens when you don’t see someone for awhile? It happens now.

• For you: As soon as your child’s tucked away at camp you will miss him instantly. This is good. You gain perspective. You go through your days feeling love and missing in your heart, thinking of him, adoring him. Then you go out on a date with your spouse and you think, “How wonderful summer camp is!”

Susan Day is editor of this publication, a former residential camp counselor and the mom of four kids who all loved attending camps.

1. We cannot make our children happy.

2. We cannot give our children high self-esteem.

3. We cannot make friends for our children or micromanage their friendships.

4. We cannot successfully double as our child’s agent, manager or coach.

5. We cannot create the “second family” for which our child yearns in order to facilitate his own growth.

6. It is increasingly apparent that we cannot compete with or limit our children’s total immersion in the on line, digital and social media realms.

7. We cannot keep our children perfectly safe, but we can drive them crazy trying.

8. We cannot make our children independent.

Consider these ideas as you think about whether or not you should spring for sleep-away camp for your child, and know that some camps offer scholarships.

Camps let kids experiment without a parent breathing down the neck. Imagine the freedom kids feel when they get off the bus or when Mom and Dad drive away. They get to instantly begin making decisions for themselves. They get to take more risks, make judgement calls on their own and experiment with what works and what doesn’t. They go through a period of thinking, “Oh, I have to ask Mom,” and then, “Wait! I don’t have to ask Mom, I just have to mind my counselor!” It’s incredibly freeing.

The skills that kids learn at summer camp without hovering parents helps them to build character, Thompson says. Camp helps them build resiliency and pushes them out of their comfort zones.

Kids learn about taking jumps and celebrating with others outside of their home safety net.

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THINGS TO DO! 30 Daily Events Day-to-day goings on.

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Weekend Gatlinburg Getaway

Head to Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort and Water Park, with or without the kids.

38 March Madness Parenting is March Madness. Plus, learn about our Monday March Madness giveaway.

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Nashville Ballet’s Attitude

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Cheekwood in Bloom

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Origami Baby Yoda

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SPRING IT ON!

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Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center

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DAILY EVENTS MON 01 EARLY EXPLORERS 615-862-5160 adventuresci.org

Come out to Nashville’s Adventure Science Center from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. for activities for preschoolers, including a storytime and planetarium show.

FREE LEE CON KLEM-MARÍ (ONLINE)

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Did you know that many of your favorite books are also available in Spanish?

Read in Spanish with Klem-Marí every Monday at 1 p.m. on the Nashville Public Library YouTube!

FREE MUSIC PRODUCTION: BRING SONGS TO LIFE (ONLINE) southernword.org/events

Presented by Southern Word and Nashville Public Library on Tuesdays from 3 - 4 p.m. Participants will meet with a producer mentor for one-onone and small group work, learning beat-making, production and recording techniques. Beginner to advanced musicians are welcome. Open to ages 13 to 18. Email gabriela@southernword. org to register.

FREE SNACK ATTACK (ONLINE) 615-890-2300 explorethedc.org/blog

Create easy, healthy snacks with Discovery Center in Murfreesboro every Monday online at 3:30 p.m.

FREE SUPER STORIES WITH MISS EVA (ONLINE)

VANDERBILT COMMODORES BASKETBALL

Have your toddler join Miss Eva on the Bordeaux Library Facebook for songs, stories and sign language every Monday at 11 a.m.

Versus LSU at Vanderbilt’s Memorial Gym, 210 25th Avenue South, in Nashville at 7:30 p.m.

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FREE SMYRNA GENEALOGICAL GROUP

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FREE DR. SEUSS’S BIRTHDAY! FREE DR. SEUSS STORY TIME AT LINEBAUGH (ONLINE) facebook.com/RutherfordCountyLibrarySystem

Join Linebaugh Public Library for a silly Dr. Seuss story time, available live on the RCLS Facebook page at 10 a.m.

FREE GAME KEEPER JOHN: CHECKERS (ONLINE)

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Join Game Keeper John with Nashville Public Library to learn and play through classic games every Monday starting at 1 p.m. on NPL’s YouTube channel.

FREE THE WHIMSICAL WORLD OF WISHING CHAIR (ONLINE) facebook.com/WishingChairProductions/live

Welcome back to Nashville Public Library story times! See the Professor, Library Pete and the Puppet Truck along with puppet friends like Tommy Dog, Cedric the Dragon and more every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. on the Wishing Chair Facebook page.

Learn about family history with others who appreciate the art of genealogy at Smyrna Public Library at 1 p.m. Not limited to local enthusiasts!

FREE JACKSON’S LIBRARY CARD (VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB) thehermitage.com/bookclub info@thehermitage.com

Join Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage education staff for a monthly virtual book club at 7 p.m. via Zoom. March’s read is The Irish in the South, 1815-1877 by David T. Gleeso.

ZOO-NIVERSITY FOR AT-HOME STUDENTS (ONLINE)

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Designed for kids in grades K - 8, this experience features a 30-minute live Zoom class at either 11:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m., a supply crate for an activity you’ll do during the class and a virtual meet-up during the month. March classes explore bird beaks through engaging activities, experiments, animal guests and more! Admission is $35 per class (members save $5).

FREE YARN LOVE MURFREESBORO

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Yarn Love Murfreesboro is a casual group of yarn enthusiasts who love to knit and crochet. All levels of experience are welcome from beginners to experts. Come out to Linebaugh Library, 105 West Vine Street, in Murfreesboro at 6 p.m. Bring your own yarn and they’ll get you started.

WED 03 FREE DESIGNING DOODLES ZENTANGLE WORKSHOP (ONLINE) countrymusichalloffame.org/ homeschool-programs

Kick off your boots and draw in this Country Music Hall of Fame homeschool program at 10 a.m. Students will be led through a drawing activity called “Zentangle,” using patterns found in Museum. No artistic experience necessary, just bring your imagination. Registration required by 8 a.m. (the day of the program).

EGGSTRAVAGANZOO 615-833-1534 nashvillezoo.org

Kids ages 0 - 12 can hunt for eggs during Nashville Zoo’s annual Eggstravaganzoo event from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Every child gets a prize pack and guests can also see animals hunt for their own eggs. Adults are $21, Children (2 - 12) are $17, Children under 2 and Zoo Members are free.

EMBROIDERY AT MANSKER’S STATION

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Students will create a take-home sampler bag of their own hand-sewn stitching after learning hand-embroidery stitches at Historic Mansker’s Station, 705 Caldwell Drive in Goodlettsville, from either 9 - 11 a.m. or 1 - 3 p.m.

Classes are $12.

FREE GET UP AND GO (ONLINE)

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Join Ms. Katie as she leads gentle stretches and yoga poses every Wednesday at 11 a.m. on the Hadley Park Facebook page.

FREE LET’S GO GOODLETTSVILLE! STORY TIME (ONLINE)

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Stories, songs and socialization for little ones each Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. on Goodlettsville Library’s Facebook.

Nashville Zoo’s annual spring celebration, Eggstravaganzoo, returns March 3 with egg hunts and Easter treats for children of all ages.

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TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS MEN’S BASKETBALL Versus Georgia at 6 p.m..

THINGS TO DO FREE VEGETABLE CONTAINER GARDENING (ONLINE)

LANDSCAPE OIL PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS TO EXPERTS

Join the Green Hills branch library to expand growing possibilities in this free workshop at 12 p.m. Grow flowers, vegetables and fruits in all kinds of containers from buckets, pots, tires and satellite dishes. E-mail for a Zoom link.

Learn the joy of landscape painting with oils from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Williamson County Enrichment Center, 110 Everbright Avenue in Franklin. If weather permits, you will paint outdoors, en Plen Air, like French Impressionists. Class is open to ages 16 and older and costs $25 per session.

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FREE WILDLIFE WEDNESDAYS 615-425-3706 tnstateparks.com/parks

Middle and high school students who are virtual or homeschool learners meet weekly to spend time outdoors.

Each week, get a sneak peek at Gallatin’s Bledsoe Creek State Park in Shelter 2 from 2 - 4 p.m. Shelter 2 is located on Racoon Creek Lane near the large playground, outdoor classroom and accessible trail system. Cost is $5; hot cocoa provided.

ZOO-NIVERSITY FOR AT-HOME STUDENTS (ONLINE) See Monday, March 1.

THU 04 FREE AUDIENCE OF ONE: SOUND OF MUSIC MUSICAL 615-784-4014 capitoltheatretn.com

Come out to Capitol Theatre, 110 W. Main St. in Lebabon, for this live production of The Sound of Music, running Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m and Sunday at 3 p.m. Based on the true story of the Von Trapp Family Singers, this musical is a tale of growth and hope set amidst World War II. Tickets are $15.

FREE COMIC CREATIONS (ONLINE)

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Celebrate one of fandom’s favorite mediums by learning how to make your own comics. Tune in to the Nashville Public Library Instagram every Thursday at 5 p.m., as part of this month’s Nashville Public Library Fandom Fest.

For more information, visit library. nashville.org/fandomfest.

FREE FICTION AND CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP (ONLINE) southernword.org/events

If you like reading, writing, and crazy conversations, then this virtual Nashville Public Library workshop is for you! Practice literary skills, learn about prose writing and join a community of writers Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. Open to ages 13 to 18. To register, email Gabriela@southernword.org.

NASHVILLE PREDATORS HOCKEY nashvillepredators.com

Versus the Florida Panthers at 7 p.m.

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FREE OLD HICKORY’S FAMILY STORY TIME (ONLINE) facebook.com/NPLOldHickoryBranch

Join Miss Kelly and her puppet friends as they share stories and fun, teaching children the joy of reading every Thursday at 10:15 a.m. on the Old Hickory branch library Facebook page.

FREE PANEL DISCUSSION: COMIC BOOK CLUB (ONLINE) jeremy.estes@nashville.gov

Marvel vs. DC? Fantagraphics vs.

Drawn and Quarterly? Join Nashville Public Library for this comic book club for adults the first Wednesday of the month at 12 p.m. Contact jeremy. estes@nashville.gov to participate.

PICASSO: FIGURES 615-244-3340 fristartmuseum.org

The works of artist Pablo Picasso makes its only U.S. appearance in Frist Art Museum’s Ingram Gallery through May 2, 2021, Thursday - Sundays. Information about advanced timed tickets are available online.

Members/kids 18 and under get in for free; adult admission is $15.

FREE RE-USE IT (ONLINE)

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Join Miss Emma at 1 p.m. on the Hermitage Branch Library Facebook as she shows you how to upcycle various products found in your home and turn them into something new and improved. Free for all ages.

FREE SALON@615 FAVORITE: JOHN OATES (ONLINE) Youtube.com/user/NashvilleLibrary

John Oates of Hall & Oates discusses his book Change of Seasons: A Memoir, live streamed (a recording of a previous event) on Nashville Public Library’s YouTube channel at 6:15 p.m.

WATER CHEMISTS CLASS AT DISCOVERY CENTER 615-890-2300 explorethedc.org/homeschool

Roll up your sleeves and release your inner chemist at the Discovery Center starting at 1 p.m. Come out to 502 Southeast Broad St. in Murfreesboro for this hands-on chemistry class full of color, water and goo. Admissions is $8 per student; $5 per chaperone.

Adventure Park at Nashville opens its 2021 season Friday, March 5 with zip line and treetop climbing experiences — and new outdoor axe throwing!

WINTERFEST AT GAYLORD 615-889-1000 GaylordOpryland.com

Bring the family out to Gaylord Opryland, 2800 Opryland Drive in Nashville, for a wide array of indoor and outdoor family-friendly activities such as ice tubing, ice skating and ice bumper cars outside on the Pinetop lawn along with animal encounters and a Jack Frostthemed scavenger hunt inside the resort. Activities start at $14.

FRI 05 NASHVILLE BALLET’S ‘ATTITUDE PART I’ (ONLINE)

nashvilleballet.com/attitude-2021 The smash-hit Johnny Cash ballet Under the Lights returns to the stage in Attitude Part I March 5 - 7. Accompanying this fan-favorite performance is Superstitions, featuring an original score by Cristina Spinei. Don’t miss these performances, back by popular demand. Tickets are $20.

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FREE AUDIENCE OF ONE: SOUND OF MUSIC MUSICAL See Thursday, March 4.

‘CREATING THE AMERICAN WEST IN ART’ OPENS AT THE FRIST 615-244-3340 fristartmuseum.org

The Frist Art Museum presents Creating the American West in Art, an exhibition of nearly 80 paintings and sculptures ranging in date from 1822 to 1946, from March 5 through June 27, 2021. Members/kids 18 and under get in for free; adult admission is $15.

DROP-IN ART CLASSES

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Kiddos are invited to come create original works on Fridays and Saturdays at Little Art House, located at 2106B Acklen Ave. in Nashville. The 9:30 - 10 a.m. class is for ages 1 - 4, and the 10:30 - 11 a.m. class is a drop-off class for ages 4 - 10. Classes are $15.

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THINGS TO DO KIDS COOKING CLASS: CHOPPED

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Head over to Flour Power at 330 Franklin Road, STE 110A in Brentwood for a cooking class with a basket full of secret ingredients starting at 6 p.m. They promise it’ll be yummy and healthy. Expect a friendly competition in two teams similar to the TV show Chopped!

DROP-IN ART CLASSES See Friday, March 4.

FREE EAST NASHVILLE FLEA: WINTER SEASON fb.me/e/ewoiejwms

PICASSO: FIGURES

The East Nashville Flea is located at 400 Davidson St. and takes place every Saturday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Support local businesses with a rotating list of vendors. Held inside of a 32,000 -square-foot facility, you’ll have plenty of space to social distance while you shop.

WINTERFEST AT GAYLORD

FAMILY ADVENTURE DAY PASSES AT DEER RUN

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See Thursday, March 4.

SAT 06 NASHVILLE BALLET’S ‘ATTITUDE PART I’ (ONLINE) See Friday, March 5.

FREE AUDIENCE OF ONE: SOUND OF MUSIC MUSICAL See Thursday, March 4.

CELEBRATION TEA FOR FAMILIES 615-356-0501 ext. 148 visitbellemeade.com

Come to a special Victorian Tea Party in honor of International Women’s Day at Belle Meade Historic House, 5025 Harding Pike, in Nashville. Begin with a tour, sip tea and learn about tea time and find out how tea parties were connected with the Anti-Slavery and Suffrage Movements. These 90-minute experiences are available March 6 and 7 at 10:15 a.m. and 3:15 p.m., as well as March 8 at 10 a.m. Each is limited to a maximum of 10 guests; reservations are required.

CHEEKWOOD IN BLOOM 615-356-8000 cheekwood.org

Come out to 1200 Forrest Park Drive in Nashville as more than 150,000 blooming bulbs spill from their gardens creating a color experience you won’t forget. Free for members and included with general admission for not-yet members.

FREE DISNEY MUSICALS IN SCHOOLS WORKSHOPS: ‘FROZEN KIDS’ (ONLINE) tpac.org

Have some family fun time with TPAC’s teaching artists as they lead this 30-minute story adventure of Frozen KIDS at 10 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

Your family will practice performance skills like responding to cues, character development and body movement all while making your way through the storyline. Each registrant will receive a Zoom link to participate. Suggested for ages 7 – 12, but the entire family is encouraged to participate.

615-794-2918 deerrun.camp/family/winteradventures

Come out to Deer Run Camps & Retreats, 3845 Perkins Road, in Thompson’s Station from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. every Saturday to enjoy wagon rides, roller racers, a movie, campfire & s’mores, human foosball, carpet ball, corn hole, wiffle ball, hiking trails, pedal karts, archery, a giant swing, zip lines and paintball. Register in advance or purchase day passes on site. $15 per person for an all-day pass; ages 3 & under free. $7 for 5 p.m. movie.

FREE NOLENSVILLE WINTER FARMERS’ MARKET

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Located at Mill Creek Church of Christ, 7260 Nolensville Road, shop for fresh produce and handmade gifts every Saturday from 10 a.m. until noon.

PARENT’S NIGHT OUT AT DEER RUN 615-794-2918 deerrun.camp/family

Treat yourself to a date while the kids have a night of fun activities from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. For ages 4 - 15. Includes dinner, campfire and s’mores, wagon ride, movie, crafts, games, balloon animals, archery, BBs and more. Kids will rotate stations in small groups. $20 per child. Registration required.

PICASSO: FIGURES See Thursday, March 4.

WINTERFEST AT GAYLORD See Thursday, March 4.

SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE GRAND OLE OPRY 800-733-6779 opry.com

Stepping into the Grand Ole Opry Circle tonight is Henry Cho, Elizabeth Cook, Steven Curtis Chapman and Jameson Rodgers. If you can’t come in person for the Opry, you can tune in via the Opry livestream one-hour show every Saturday night beginning at 7 p.m. on Circle television, Dish Network and Sling TV. Check your local listings at CirclePlus.com.

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Nashville Ballet Celebrates Johnny Cash in Part I of New Virtual Series, March 5-7

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Along with the Cash perforfire in early March mance, Part I will connect with with a digital presentation of Superstitions via choreography their Attitude series. Attitude

by Jennifer Archibald, who is Part I will be performed from known for her unique style March 5 - 7, and Attitude part II of movement that blends the will be performed April 2 - 4. technicality of Part I will classical ballet feature two with dance fan-favorite styles like hipworks: the hop. smash-hit Part II is more Johnny Cash classical ballet. ballet, Under It features the Lights, Seasons, choand Jennifer reographed by Archibald’s Vasterling, and Superstiis performed to tions. Under Vivaldi’s “Four the Lights Seasons,” gives viewrecomposed ers a unique

by Max Richter. glimpse into The Nashville the life and Ballet hopes for legacy of the Images by Karyn Kipley Photography this portion to infamous be a fresh and “Man in uplifting view on the elements Black”. A uniquely Nashville of classical ballet. collaboration, the ballet is set Tickets for Attitude Part to iconic Cash tunes such as I and Attitude Part II are “Folsom Prison Blues,” “I Walk available now and can be the Line,” and “God’s Gonna purchased at nashvilleballet.

Cut You Down,” recorded by com/attitude-2021. You must Nashville-based duo Sugar + purchase tickets for both The Hi-Lows. performances to receive both “We’ve been honored to continue to make Nashville Bal- links. let performances and program— Michael Aldrich ming available to the communi-

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THINGS TO DO JEFFREY STEELE & FRIENDS AT FRANKLIN THEATRE (ONLINE) 615-538-2076 franklintheatre.com

The 14th Annual Jeffrey Steele & Friends takes place at the Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, at 7 p.m.

The evening and one-of-a-kind virtual experience will be hosted by Storme Warren with special guest performances by Jeffrey Steele, Ira Dean, Alissa Griffith, Blake Griffith, Lit, Michael Ray, silence X noise, Bridgette Tatum, Phil Vassar, and Stephen Wilson Jr. Blake Griffith (writer of Tim McGraw’s “Hallelujahville”) will be performing during the VIP reception. Livestream tickets available for $50.

FREE MARVEL ZOOM FOR FANDOM FEST (ONLINE)

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Join Studio NPL at 6 p.m. as they talk Marvel Universe, current movies and shows (Wanda Vision) and how they tie in to new Marvel movies and shows coming out. Register at nashvillepubliclibrary.org/studionpl. For more information, visit library.nashville.org/ fandomfest.

Nashville’s most colorful spring celebration takes place March 6 - April 11 with a new theme — Holland!

With 150,000 colorful beauties popping up, it’s an annual sight to behold.

SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE BALLET OUTDOOR CHILDREN’S CLASS 615-297-2966 x910 nashvilleballet.com

Join School of Nashville Ballet for this outdoor Children’s Class starting at 10 a.m. Open to ages 4 - 6, your little one will explore movement in upbeat sessions. Classes occur on the first and last Saturdays of the month, cost $25 and are located at Spero Dei Church Outdoor Plaza, 3701 Park Ave. in Nashville.

how Peter and Tink escaped the devious Captain Hook in this story time at 10:30 a.m. For all those young in age or even at heart, come dressed in your PJs for this timeless story adventure.

Appropriate for all ages and adults who never grew up, to receive an emailed link, sign up no later than 5 p.m. the Friday before.

NASHVILLE BALLET’S ATTITUDE PART I (ONLINE) See Friday, March 5.

A Shakespeare reading held via Zoom the first Saturday of each month at 12 p.m. This month’s selection is Antony and Cleopatra.

See Thursday, March 4.

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STAIRWAY TO ZEPPELIN: A TRIBUTE TO LED ZEPPELIN 3rdandlindsley.com

Come out to Nashville’s 3rd and Lindsley, 818 3rd Ave. S., at 7:30 p.m. for a mix of Zeppelin’s original studio recordings and live performances.

Admission is $15.

FREE PETER PAN STORY TIME WITH NASHVILLE BALLET (ONLINE) nashvilleballet.com/story-timewith-nashville-ballet

Join a Nashville Ballet Teaching Artist on an adventure to Neverland to hear

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See Thursday, March 4.

WINTERFEST AT GAYLORD See Thursday, March 4.

FREE RHEA LANA’S OF FRANKLIN FAMILY SHOPPING EVENT

See our spring consignment sale roundup on page 16.

SUN 07

FREE SHAKESPEARE ALLOWED: ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA (ONLINE)

PICASSO: FIGURES

FREE AUDIENCE OF ONE: SOUND OF MUSIC MUSICAL CELEBRATION TEA FOR FAMILIES See Saturday, March 6.

CHEEKWOOD IN BLOOM See Saturday, March 6.

LIL REL HOWERY: LIVE ALBUM RECORDING AT ZANIES zaniesnashvilletickets.laughstub. com

Come out to Zanies Comedy Night Club at 2025 8th Ave. S. in Nashville to see comedian, actor and producer Lil Rel Howery perform standup comedy at 6:30 and 8:45 p.m. Tickets start at $25 and are limited due to social distancing.

FREE WEED WRANGLE 2021 615-370-4672 owlshill.org/events

Come to Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary in Brentwood (545 Beech Creek Road South) from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. for Weed Wrangle, an annual one-day volunteer effort to help rescue public parks and green spaces from invasive species through hands-on removal of especially harmful trees, vines and flowering plants. Bring gloves, long pants and a sturdy pair of shoes. Register online.

MON 08 CELEBRATION TEA FOR FAMILIES See Saturday, March 6.

FREE LEE CON KLEM-MARÍ (ONLINE) See Monday, March 1.

EARLY EXPLORERS See Monday, March 1.

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FREE MEDITATION MONDAYS (ONLINE) facebook.com/NPLEdmondsonPike

Learn the art of meditation for physical and emotional well-being with guided meditation videos posted on the second Monday of each month on the Edmondson Pike branch library Facebook page. Sessions will be led by Chakra Shay. For adults and teens; no experience required.

FREE MUSIC PRODUCTION: BRING SONGS TO LIFE (ONLINE) See Monday, March 1.

FREE NAILED IT! A TAKE AND MAKE COMPETITION FOR TEENS 615-862-5854 library.nashville.org katelyn.searcy@nashville.gov

Can you nail it or will you fail it? Pick up individually-wrapped ingredients and instructions from the Bellevue branch library curbside pickup area (720 Baugh Road) starting March 8. Recreate a special Fandom Fest treat at home by March 31 for your chance to win! For grades 5-12. Email katelyn.searcy@ nashville.gov to request a peanut butter free ingredient kit.

FREE RHEA LANA’S OF FRANKLIN FAMILY SHOPPING EVENT

See our spring consignment sale roundup on page 16.

FREE SNACK ATTACK (ONLINE) See Monday, March 1.

FREE SUPER STORIES WITH MISS EVA (ONLINE)

2021 SEC MEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

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The Southeastern Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament returns to Bridgestone Arena in Nashville March 10 -15. The winner of the 13-game tournament receives the SEC’s automatic bid. At this point, the SEC has yet to announce its fan attendance policy for its 2021 conference tournament. For more information, visit SECSports.com.

See Monday, March 1.

CHEEKWOOD IN BLOOM See Saturday, March 6.

FREE DISNEY MUSICALS IN SCHOOLS WORKSHOPS: THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS (ONLINE) tpac.org

Have some family fun time with this 30-minute story adventure of Jungle Book KIDS at 6 p.m. Practice performance skills like responding to cues, character development and body movement. Each registrant will receive the Zoom link to participate.

Suggested for ages 7 – 12, but the entire family can participat.

FREE PIRATE VIRTUAL STORY TIME AT LINEBAUGH (ONLINE) facebook.com/RutherfordCountyLibrarySystem

Join Linebaugh’s Youth Services for a pirate-themed story time, available live on the RCLS Facebook page at 10 a.m.

FREE RHEA LANA’S OF FRANKLIN FAMILY SHOPPING EVENT

See our spring consignment sale roundup on page 16.

FREE THE WHIMSICAL WORLD OF WISHING CHAIR (ONLINE) See Tuesday, March 2.

WORDS & MUSIC 5-WEEK HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM (REGISTER)

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Homeschool students can strengthen their creative writing skills with the Words & Music songwriting program weekly at 1 p.m. Through five classes, students in grades 3 - 8 are guided to create their own song. The course culminates with a performance workshop that features a selection of student lyrics set to music by a professional songwriter. Registration required by 5 p.m. on March 8. Family-level museum members: $40; Non-members $60.

Price includes all five lessons.

ZOO-NIVERSITY FOR AT-HOME STUDENTS (ONLINE)

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CHEEKWOOD IN BLOOM See Saturday, March 6.

DUSTY SLAY’S GRAND OLE COMEDY SHOW

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Come out to Zanies Comedy Night Club at 2025 8th Ave. S. in Nashville to see Dusty Slay perform standup comedy at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $17 and are limited due to social distancing.

HERITAGE COOKING: CUPCAKE DECORATING 615-859-3678 cityofgoodlettsville.org/110/Historic-Manskers-Station

Learn basic cake decorating techniques like filling a pastry bag and practice several different piping techniques to decorate half a dozen cupcakes to take home. Classes are at Historic Mansker’s Station, 705 Caldwell Drive in Goodlettsville, from 9 - 11 a.m. or 1 - 3 p.m. Classes are $12.

FREE LET’S GO GOODLETTSVILLE! STORY TIME (ONLINE) See Wednesday, March 3.

FREE RHEA LANA’S OF FRANKLIN FAMILY SHOPPING EVENT

See our spring consignment sale roundup on page 16.

FREE WILDLIFE WEDNESDAYS See Wednesday, March 3.

ZOO-NIVERSITY FOR AT-HOME STUDENTS (ONLINE) See Monday, March 1.

THU 11

See Monday, March 1.

2021 SEC MEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

WED 10

CHEEKWOOD IN BLOOM

FREE MARIO DAY! FREE GET UP AND GO (ONLINE)

See Wednesday, March 3.

See Wednesday, March 10.

See Saturday, March 6.

FREE COMIC CREATIONS (ONLINE) See Thursday, March 3.

FREE FICTION AND CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP (ONLINE) See Thursday, March 3.

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park ... with or Without the Kids

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BY MICHAEL W. ALDRICH

e Middle Tennesseans sometimes forget that one of nature’s most amazing landscapes is just a few hours drive east — the Great Smoky Mountains.

Growing up, my family would take us kids at least once a year to either the National Park, Dollywood, Ripley’s Aquarium or Ober Ski Resort and we’d stay in a rental cabin — there’s just something about getting cozy and drinking cocoa by the fire that really resonated with my folks.

Nowadays, you can save yourself travel stress by booking places that give you and the kids every reason to never leave, like the Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park. With access to hiking trails, three heated outdoor pools, a full-service spa and a 60,000-square-foot indoor/ outdoor waterpark, this place really makes it easy to skip the downtown strip — especially during a pandemic.

Want to go zip-lining? Check.

Mini golf? Check. Need a grocery store and multiple dining options on-site? Check and check. As a parent, I don’t have to tell you how nice it is to not

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have to drive around looking for a parking spot while you’re on vacation.

Providing beautiful cabinstyle rooms, Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort’s spacious villas offer up a range of creature comforts: including a working fireplace, fully-equipped kitchen, private balcony and large screen television. Most even come equipped with an indoor hot tub (wait for it) in the master bedroom!

If you do decide to wander outside the campus, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park entrance is less than five minutes away and downtown Gatlinburg is less than 10. So, between the trolley service that takes you to Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge and the 24-hour resort shuttle that can take you anywhere in the facility, you don’t have to drive much after you get there.

The resort has its own menu of activities (archery, painting, jewelry making and more) as well as daily education adventures for kids.

Looking for a weekend escape to the Smokies? I highly recommend Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park — whether you hire a babysitter or not.

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THINGS TO DO LANDSCAPE OIL PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS TO EXPERTS See Thursday, March 3.

FREE OLD HICKORY’S FAMILY STORY TIME (ONLINE) See Thursday, March 3.

PICASSO: FIGURES See Thursday, March 4.

FREE RHEA LANA’S OF FRANKLIN FAMILY SHOPPING EVENT

See our spring consignment sale roundup on page 16.

TESLA’S ELECTROSCOPE CLASS AT DISCOVERY CENTER 615-890-2300 explorethedc.org/homeschool

Join Discovery Center in Murfreesboro as they highlight fantastic feats accomplished by innovators throughout history at 1 p.m. This class includes learning about the STEAM hero Nikola Tesla and hands-on experience exploring his discoveries with a guided activity. Admissions is $8 per student; $5 per chaperone.

WINTERFEST AT GAYLORD See Thursday, March 4.

FRI 12 ‘PRISM’ AT OZ ARTS

615-350-7200 ozartsnashville.org/prism

DROP IN ART CLASSES

‘PRISM’ AT OZ ARTS

PICASSO: FIGURES

2021 SEC MEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

See Friday, March 4.

See Thursday, March 4.

FREE RHEA LANA’S OF FRANKLIN FAMILY SHOPPING EVENT

See our spring consignment sale roundup on page 16.

TUCK EVERLASTING 615-904-2787 boroarts.org

The Center for the Arts and Center Stage Academy present Tuck Everlasting March 12 at 7 p.m. and March 13 at 3 and 7 p.m. The performances will take place at Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front St., in Murfreesboro.

Tickets are $15.

See Friday, March 12.

See Wednesday, March 10.

BOB ROSS ART WORKSHOP 615-862-8442 facebook.com/PaintingWithQ PaintingWithQ@gmail.com

Be lead through the wet-on-wet painting technique made famous by Bob Ross. Whether new to painting or an expert, all can enjoy this class that culminates in a 12×16 painting in three hours. All materials provided. Ages 13 to adult; class is at 12 p.m. and located in the Bellevue Visual Arts Painting studio at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road in Franklin.

WINTERFEST AT GAYLORD

FREE EAST NASHVILLE FLEA: WINTER SEASON

See Thursday, March 4.

See Saturday, March 6.

SAT 13

FAMILY ADVENTURE DAY PASSES AT DEER RUN

FREE DISNEY MUSICALS IN SCHOOLS WORKSHOPS: THE LION KING KIDS (ONLINE)

FREE GALLATIN SHAMROCK RUN 5K & 10K

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Have some family fun time with this 30-minute story adventure of The Lion King KIDS at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Practice performance skills like responding to cues, character development and body movement. Each registrant will receive the Zoom link to participat

See Saturday, March 6.

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Wear your favorite St. Patrick’s Day attire for a little extra luck during the Gallatin Shamrock Run 5K & 10K. The race begins at 6:30 a.m. at Gallatin’s City Hall, 132 W. Main Street in Gallatin. Register on Active.com or stop by the Gallatin Chamber of Commerce.

OZ Arts Nashville’s warehouse is transformed for this performance installation experience created for a physically distanced world. Small audience groups (no more than 20 at a time) journey through a visual environment featuring installations with lighting and sound design. Each performance cycle is open to a limited audience. Following the March 12 premiere at 6 p.m., performances continue on the 13th, 14th, 19th, 20th and 21st with matinee and evening options available on the weekends. Tickets are $15.

LIFEGUARD TRAINING COURSES: SPRING HILL wcparksandrec.com

The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department’s (WCPR) Aquatics Division will host Lifeguard Training Courses at Longview Recreation Center in Spring Hill from March 13 -15. Courses are open to teens (must be 15 by completion of the course) and adults and feature a blended learning approach with a mixture of online and in-person instruction. For more information about class and registration dates/times and costs, visit wcparksandrec.com or contact Kristin Pitts at 615-370-3471, ext. 2112 or Kristin.

Pitts@williamsoncounty-tn.gov.

FREE NOLENSVILLE WINTER FARMERS MARKET See Saturday, March 6.

NATURE HIKES AT GLEN LEVEN FARM 615-244-5263 landtrusttn.org/glen-leven-farm

Get out in nature just 10 minutes from downtown Nashville at The Land Trust for Tennessee’s 64-acre Glen Leven Farm, 4000 Franklin Pike, from 9 a.m.

- 4 p.m. Learn about earth’s natural recycling. The 1.4-mile Nature Trail is recommended for ages 6 and older and is not paved; closed-toe shoes are recommended. All guests must reserve a timed-entry ticket online prior to visiting; cost is $5 per person (no charge for children 2 and under).

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2021 SEC MEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT See Wednesday, March 10.

CHEEKWOOD IN BLOOM See Saturday, March 6.

KIDS COOKING CLASS: MARCH MADNESS 919-889-2598 flourpowerstudios.com/register/ nashville/Weekly

Come out to Flour Power Cooking Studios in Brentwood for this March Madness-themed cooking class from 6 - 9 p.m. Wear your favorite college shirt as you score with these amazing dinner and snacks that are the champions of game night foods. The menu includes Basketball Pizza Pockets, Rice Crispy Basketballs and a craft.

Gaylord’s Spring It On and Once Upon a Spring programming provides the perfect springtime retreat March 12 through May 16. Find boat ride, scavenger hunt and cookie decorating packages at GaylordOpryland.com.

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THINGS TO DO FREE ORIGAMI BABY YODA (ONLINE)

ST. PATRICK’S DAY IRISH EXPRESS EXCURSION TRAIN

Starting March 13, visit the Madison Branch Facebook page and learn how to fold your own origami Baby Yoda from The Mandalorian. Stop by the Branch during regular hours to pick up a craft kit via curbside, while supplies last. The kits include origami paper plus some other surprise goodies. Post a picture of your origami Baby Yoda or any other Star Wars-themed craft in the video comments, or email to amy. thompson@nashville.gov, by Sunday, March 21 for a chance to win a grand prize. For ages 18 and younger. See more of NPL’s Fandom Fest activities at library.nashville.org/fandomfest.

Experience a fun-filled day on the Irish Express at Tennessee Central Railway Museum, 220 Willow Street in Nashville. Enjoy an authentic Irish buffet lunch, live music with the Irish band ‘Wendell’ on stage during the stop at the Capitol Theater in Lebanon as well as an Irish dance performance. Irish beers and Irish whiskey will be for sale on the train and at the event. Boarding is at 10 a.m., departure is at 11 a.m.

Train returns to Nashvile at 4:30 p.m.

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FREE RHEA LANA’S OF FRANKLIN FAMILY SHOPPING EVENT

See our spring consignment sale roundup on page 16.

CHEEKWOOD IN BLOOM See Saturday, March 6.

SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE GRAND OLE OPRY 800-733-6779 opry.com

Stepping into the Grand Ole Opry Circle tonight is Jimmie Allen, Sam Bush and Sara Evans. If you can’t come in person for the Opry, you can tune in to the Opry livestream one-hour show every Saturday night beginning at 7 p.m. on Circle television, Dish Network, and Sling TV. Check your local listings at CirclePlus.com.

615-244-9001 tcry.org/train-rides

FREE ST. PATRICK’S DAYTHEMED FAMILY PROGRAM (ONLINE)

countrymusichalloffame.org/family Participants will join Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum educators virtually via Zoom for family fun with art, music, storytelling and history in this St. Patick’s Day-themed program at 10:30 a.m. Registration required by 5 p.m. the Friday before the program.

A guardian is required to be present with children under 13.

FREE ST. PATTY’S DAY PARTY AT MAYDAY BREWERY 615-479-9722 maydaybrewery.com

Come Celebrate the Luck of the Irish with Mayday Brewery, 521 Old Salem Road, in Murfreesboro. It’s your lucky day with 2-4-1’s from 4 to 8 p.m. The official party is from 6 to 9 p.m. Food trucks will be on site with a special Irish inspired menu.

FREE STORY TIME WITH NASHVILLE BALLET (ONLINE)

WINTERFEST AT GAYLORD

Join a Nashville Ballet teaching artist reading through the classic African folktale, The Singing Tortoise. Story times are Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m. To receive the link, sign up no later than 5 p.m. the Friday before. The link will be delivered to you via email the day prior to the event.

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TUCK EVERLASTING See Friday, March 12.

FREE VIRTUAL STAR PARTY (ONLINE) 615-373-4897 dyer.vanderbilt.edu

Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory is proud to cohost a virtual star party with Metro and Warner Parks from 7 to 9 p.m. Six other locations participate around the Volunteer State and focus their telescopes on the sky. The event will be live-streamed so you will have an opportunity to ask questions. For more information and a link to the event, check out Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory’s Youtube page.

WE BANJO 3: LIVE FROM IRELAND (ONLINE) citywinery.com/nashville

City Winery presents this virtual concert by We Banjo 3 (WB3) at 4 p.m.

All four band members will be together performing live on stage for the first time since the pandemic shut down.

Tune in for this very special March show – streaming live, in real-time, from the Pearse Lyons Distillery in Dublin. Tickets are $25.

See Thursday, March 4.

See Thursday, March 4.

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH ARTISAN DAY

615-832-8197 historictravellersrest.org maryjo@historictravellersrest.org

Come out to Historic Travellers Rest, 636 Farrell Parkway, in Nashville to honor female artisans during Women’s History Month. Activities include bonnet making, lacemaking, weaving, a guided house tour and an on-site or take-home activity. Tickets can be purchased in advance for either a morning (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) or afternoon (12 - 3 p.m.) admission. Adult admission (13+) is $15, students (5 – 13) $10, Educators are $12, and children under 5 are free.

SUN 14 ‘PRISM’ AT OZ ARTS See Friday, March 12.

2021 SEC MEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT See Wednesday, March 10.

FREE 63RD ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS grammy.com

The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards will air on CBS at 8 p.m. It will recognize the best recordings, compositions and artists of the year.

BOB ROSS ART WORKSHOP See Saturday, March 13.

CHEEKWOOD IN BLOOM See Saturday, March 6.

PICASSO: FIGURES See Thursday, March 4.

WINTERFEST AT GAYLORD See Thursday, March 4.

MON 15 SPRING BREAK CAMP: WEATHER WATCHERS

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Spring has sprung and with it comes all sorts of different weather from twisting tornadoes to April showers.

Become a mini meteorologist at this Adventure Science Center camp for K - 6th graders March 15 - 19, daily from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Register and find pricing online.

2021 SEC MEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT See Wednesday, March 10.

Check out Nashville Public Library’s Fandom Fest all month long! Enjoy tutorials, crafts, cosplay, comics and more — including Baby Yoda origami on March 13. Find out more at library.nashville.org/fandomfest.

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Parenting is

March Madness Year Round

BY MICHAEL W. ALDRICH

Raising kids requires the stamina of an athlete, the vigilance of a referee, the devotion of a die-hard fan and the patience of a coach — and maybe you can win a prize, too (see bottom right).

MIDDLE TENN BASKETBALL CAMPS & CLINICS for KIDS

SWEET SIXTEEN WAYS PARENTING IS LIKE MARCH MADNESS

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RUN & GUN SHOOTOUT 2021

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2021 GREENWAVE SHOOTOUT

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MSYS TENNESSEE SHOOTOUT

Franklin Grades 1 to 12, Boys and Girls March 19 - 21 | $175 midstateyouthsports.com/tournaments /shootout

MSYS TEAM TOURNAMENT

Nashville Grades 1 to 12, Boys and Girls March 26 - 28 | $100 midstateyouthsports.com/tournaments/ team-appreciation

SHOWTIME SHOOTOUT

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Someone is always getting upset.

Sleep deprivation is pretty normal.

There is an astonishing amount of noise.

Proper deployment of time-outs is critical.

When emotions run high, things get messy.

Someone is always trying to steal someone else’s ball.

You’ll end up seeing a Cinderella story or two (or maybe a Toy Story).

Grown men are often reduced to tears by the actions of children.

9. Entire weekends are spent watching others play games.

10. Much younger people run and jump around while adults scream at them.

11. Sometimes taking a desperation shot is the only way to make it to the next day.

12. You spend a bunch of money on something that immediately gets busted.

13. You can sometimes underestimate/overestimate how great your team/kid is.

14. There’s an entire industry of “experts” telling people what they’re doing wrong.

15. Everything you think you know becomes meaningless almost instantly.

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Dibs on Bibs Bas- ketball Baby Bib $13

NUK 2-Pack Basketball Silicone Pacifier $6

Little Tikes Easy Score Basketball $34.99

Little Tikes Attach ‘n Play Basketball $19.99

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our followers to come up with a caption. Then, we’ll choose the best four responses and have people vote for their favorite capof the five winners (for five Mondays in March) and win wonderful prizes — such as a family fourpack stay at Gaylord Opryland plus admission to Soundwaves water park!

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THINGS TO DO FREE CAMP SUPERHERO: SPRING BREAK CAMP (ONLINE)

amendtogether.org/amend-springbreak-camp-signup

AMEND Together and YWCA Nashville & Middle TN are proud to host “How to Be a Superhero” — a fun and activityoriented virtual camp for for 4th and 5th grade boys March 15 - 19, daily from 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. With the help of favorite superheroes, explore how to be heroes to each other through the powers of respect, kindness, integrity and strength with topics covering self-care, empathy, helping others and non-violent communication. Supplies and snack kits will be provided upon pick-up only.

EARLY EXPLORERS See Monday, March 1.

FREE LEE CON KLEM-MARÍ (ONLINE) See Monday, March 1.

LIFEGUARD TRAINING COURSES: FRANKLIN wcparksandrec.com

The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department’s (WCPR) Aquatics Division hosts Lifeguard Training Courses at Franklin Recreation Complex from March 15 -17. Courses are open to teens (must be 15 upon completion of the course) and adults. For more information about class and registration dates/times and costs, visit wcparksandrec.com or contact Kristin Pitts at 615-370-3471, ext. 2112 or Kristin.

Pitts@williamsoncounty-tn.gov.

FREE MUSIC PRODUCTION: BRING SONGS TO LIFE (ONLINE) See Monday, March 1.

FREE MARVEL ZOOM FOR FANDOM FEST (ONLINE)

FREE DENTAL HEALTH STORY TIME (ONLINE)

FREE MEMBER MONDAY AT CHEEKWOOD

Join Linebaugh Public Library’s Youth Services for a dental health story time featuring the Tooth Fairy, available live on the RCLS Facebook page at 10 a.m.

See Monday, March 8.

615-353-6984 cheekwood.org/calendar/springmember-appreciation-day

Join Cheekwood Estate & Gardens as they open for a day of celebration just for members. Come out, bring a picnic and enjoy 55 acres of breathing room.

SPRING BREAK DAY CAMP AT DEER RUN 615-794-2918 deerrun.camp/day-camp Contact@DeerRun.camp

Register for one day, multiple days or the entire week at this spring break camp at Deer Run, 3845 Perkins Road in Thompson’s Station. Camps are daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 15 - 19 and are for ages 5 to 6th grade. $69 per day per camper includes recreation (climbing tower, archery & BBs, pedal karts, and more), crafts, worship, Bible study and lunch included. Bus transportation available.

FREE SUPER STORIES WITH MISS EVA (ONLINE) See Monday, March 1.

facebook.com/RutherfordCountyLibrarySystem

LIFEGUARD TRAINING COURSES: BRENTWOOD wcparksandrec.com

The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department’s (WCPR) Aquatics Division will host Lifeguard Training Courses at Indoor Sport complex in Brentwood from March 16 -18.

Courses are open to teens (must be 15 upon completion of the course) and adults. For more information about class and registration dates/times and costs, visit wcparksandrec.com or contact Kristin Pitts at 615-370-3471, ext. 2112 or Kristin.Pitts@williamsoncounty-tn.gov.

615-859-3678 cityofgoodlettsville.org/110/Historic-Manskers-Station

Students will learn how to navigate a course using a compass (an important skill for the early frontiersman), at Historic Mansker’s Station, 705 Caldwell Drive in Goodlettsville, from 9 - 11 a.m.

Cost is $12.

BASIC KNOT TYING & FIRE STARTING AT MANSKER’S STATION

615-859-3678 cityofgoodlettsville.org/110/Historic-Manskers-Station

FREE SMYRNA GENEALOGICAL GROUP

FREE CAMP SUPERHERO: SPRING BREAK CAMP (ONLINE)

See Tuesday, March 2.

See Tuesday, March 2.

FREE CAMP SUPERHERO: SPRING BREAK CAMP (ONLINE)

SPRING BREAK DAY CAMP AT DEER RUN

CHEEKWOOD IN BLOOM

FREE YARN LOVE MURFREESBORO

See Saturday, March 6.

COMPASS NAVIGATION AT MANSKER’S STATION

FREE GAME KEEPER JOHN: SOLITAIRE (ONLINE)

See Monday, March 15.

See Monday, March 15.

FREE ST. PATRICK’S DAY!

Students will learn four basic knots and how to start a fire using flint and steel at Historic Mansker’s Station, 705 Caldwell Drive in Goodlettsville, from 1 - 3 p.m. Classes are $12.

SPRING BREAK CAMP: WEATHER WATCHERS

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WED 17

See Monday, March 15.

See Tuesday, March 2.

See Monday, March 15.

CHEEKWOOD IN BLOOM See Saturday, March 6.

FREE GET UP AND GO (ONLINE) See Wednesday, March 3.

SONGWRITING 101: KACEY MUSGRAVES STYLE (ONLINE) countrymusichalloffame.org

The Country Music Hall of Fame teaches the fundamentals of songwriting in this virtual homeschool program at 10 a.m. Students will share ideas and write an original song with a professional musician, inspired by Kacey Musgraves’s light-hearted “Family Is Family.” Registration required by 8 a.m. on the day of the program. $10 per family. Museum members are free.

SPRING BREAK CAMP: WEATHER WATCHERS See Monday, March 15.

SPRING BREAK DAY CAMP AT DEER RUN See Monday, March 15.

ZOOTOTS-TO-YOU: RED RAD PANDAS (ONLINE) nashvillezoo.org

Rev up your engines for Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center’s new educational exhibit for children and families, Hands-On Harley-Davidson. Have your kids take a virtual test ride!

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All ages. Online, Nashville. 10 a.m.

- 10:30 a.m. $10. Recommended for tots ages 2 - 5, these live, virtual programs will introduce you to some of your favorite Nashville Zoo animals and include an e-packet with pictures, craft templates and activities for more at-home learning fun. Classes are $10, 30-minutes long and are available at 10. and 11 a.m.

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FRI 19

FREE BREATH AND STRETCH WITH JO-JO (ONLINE)

‘PRISM’ AT OZ ARTS

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Join Jo-Jo Jackson with the Goodlettsville Branch library for this beginnerfriendly series of breathing techniques, short meditations and stretches to center your mind and body. Class starts at 12 p.m., all you need is a quiet place to sit. Register at the Zoom link above.

SPRING BREAK CAMP: WEATHER WATCHERS See Monday, March 15.

SPRING BREAK DAY CAMP AT DEER RUN See Monday, March 15.

FREE CAMP SUPERHERO: SPRING BREAK CAMP (ONLINE) See Monday, March 15.

CHEEKWOOD IN BLOOM See Saturday, March 6.

FREE COMIC CREATIONS (ONLINE) See Thursday, March 4.

FREE FICTION AND CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP (ONLINE) See Thursday, March 4.

MARCH MADNESS BEGINS! ncaa.com

The 2021 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament, a.k.a. March Madness, is a planned single-elimination tournament of 68 teams to determine the national champion for the 2020–21 NCAA Division I men’s basketball season.

FREE OLD HICKORY’S FAMILY STORY TIME (ONLINE) See Thursday, March 3.

PICASSO: FIGURES

See Thursday, March 4.p

WINTERFEST AT GAYLORD

See Friday, March 12.

BLACKBERRY SMOKE AT THE CAVERNS 931-516-9724 thecaverns.com/shows

The Caverns is bringing back live music in a responsible way. On March 19 and 20, see Blackberry Smoke perform live at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $60 and the venue is located at 555 Charlie Roberts Road in Pelham, TN.

FREE SPRING HILL COMMUNITY TREE GIVEAWAY

tectn.org/tennesseetreeday2021. html cdugan@springhilltn.org

The City of Spring Hill hosts a local community tree giveaway for Tennessee Tree Day 2021. Staff will be stationed at the Public Works office (3893 Mahlon Moore Road Spring Hill, TN 37174) on March 19, 2021 to hand out trees. You must register for the trees prior to the event. If interested, send an email to cdugan@springhilltn.org.

SPRING BREAK CAMP: WEATHER WATCHERS See Monday, March 15.

SPRING BREAK DAY CAMP AT DEER RUN See Monday, March 15.

FREE CAMP SUPERHERO: SPRING BREAK CAMP (ONLINE) See Monday, March 15.

KIDS COOKING CLASS: SPRING TREATS 919-889-2598 flourpowerstudios.com

See Saturday, March 6.

CHEEKWOOD IN BLOOM

CHEEKWOOD IN BLOOM

See Saturday, March 6.

WORM DISSECTION AT DISCOVERY CENTER

PICASSO: FIGURES

ZOOTOTS-TO-YOU: RED RAD PANDAS (ONLINE) See Wednesday, March 17.

PICASSO: FIGURES See Thursday, March 4.

See Saturday, March 6.

DROP IN ART CLASSES

Become a biologist with the Discovery Center in Murfreesboro as they slice into all-new dissection specimens at 1 p.m. This class is designed for older students to utilize tools and discover the inner workings of springtime organisms. Admissions is $13 per student; $5 per chaperone.

WITH NASHVILLE BALLET (ONLINE)

Come join Flour Power Cooking Studios in Brentwood where they’ll be making Sugar Cookie Bars, Chicken Foil Packs and doing a fun craft: Egg Marbleizing. Class is $39 and starts at 6 p.m.

See Thursday, March 4.

615-890-2300 explorethedc.org/homeschool

Adventure Science Center is running full STEAM ahead into spring with multiple Touch-A-Truck weekends and the Weather Watchers Spring Break Camp March 15 - 19.

See Friday, March 4.

FREE NOLENSVILLE WINTER FARMERS MARKET See Saturday, March 6.

See Thursday, March 4.

DROP IN ART CLASSES

WINTERFEST AT GAYLORD See Thursday, March 4.

See Friday, March 4.

FAMILY ADVENTURE DAY PASSES AT DEER RUN

SAT 20

See Saturday, March 6.

FREE DISNEY MUSICALS IN SCHOOLS WORKSHOPS: ‘THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS’ (ONLINE) See Tuesday, March 9.

-FREE PETER PAN STORY TIME

‘PRISM’ AT OZ ARTS See Friday, March 12.

BLACKBERRY SMOKE AT THE CAVERNS See Friday, March 5.

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SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE GRAND OLE OPRY opry.com

Stepping into the Grand Ole Opry Circle tonight is The Isaacs, Craig Morgan, Gary Mule Deer, Mark Wills and Charlie Worsham. If you can’t come in person for the Opry, tune in to the livestream one-hour show every Saturday night at 7 p.m. on Circle television, Dish Network, and Sling TV. Check your local listings at CirclePlus.com.

TOUCH A TRUCK 615-862-5160 adventuresci.org

Adventrue Science Center’s popular annual event is back on three different Saturdays, March 20, 27 and April 3.

Children (and adults) will have a chance to see and touch heavy machinery utilized in the construction industry and speak with the people who operate them. A variety of equipment will be on display, including floor cart activities promoting engineering. $18 for nonmember adults & $14 for non-member youth; free for members.

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THINGS TO DO WILDFLOWER HIKES

PICASSO: FIGURES

WED 24

Come enjoy the colors this season offers and hike the trails of Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary (545 Beech Creek Road South in Brentwood) from 9:30 - 11: 30 a.m. This is a hike for teens/adults only; cost is $12. Register online.

WINTERFEST AT GAYLORD

FREE AMEND TOGETHER CLUB (ONLINE)

615-370-4672 owlshill.org/events

WINTERFEST AT GAYLORD See Thursday, March 4.

ZOOTOTS-TO-YOU: RED RAD PANDAS (ONLINE) See Wednesday, March 17.

SUN 21 FREE NATIONAL SINGLE PARENT DAY ‘PRISM’ AT OZ ARTS See Friday, March 12.

CHEEKWOOD IN BLOOM See Saturday, March 6.

FREE NASA YOUTUBE LIVE CLASS: ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY (ONLINE) youtube.com/user/mjguillette

Hear about NASA’s past, present and future plans to explore space by taking part in this YouTube Live event at 6:30 p.m., sponsored by Rutherford County Library System. Log in five minutes before the start time and look for the live event.

See Thursday, March 4.

See Thursday, March 4.

amendtogether.org/amend-virtualclubs

MON 22 EARLY EXPLORERS See Monday, March 1.

FREE LEE CON KLEM-MARÍ (ONLINE) See Monday, March 1.

FREE MUSIC PRODUCTION: BRING SONGS TO LIFE (ONLINE) See Monday, March 1.

AMEND Together is premiering a brand new after-school club for boys ages 11 - 15. Each week, explore how youth can act with respect, kindness and strength to be the best men they can be. Any young man in Middle Tennessee can participate, regardless of what school they attend. Registration required. For more information, email ben.weinstein@ywcanashville.com.

FREE GET UP AND GO (ONLINE) See Wednesday, March 3.

FREE SUPER STORIES WITH MISS EVA (ONLINE) See Monday, March 1.

HAND-DIP CANDLE MAKING AT MANSKER’S STATION cityofgoodlettsville.org/110/Historic-Manskers-Station

TUE 23 CHEEKWOOD IN BLOOM See Saturday, March 6.

NASHVILLE PREDATORS HOCKEY

Students will get to experience making a hand-dip beeswax candle to take home as they learn the various 18th century ways of lighting up the home.

Class is at Historic Mansker’s Station, 705 Caldwell Drive, in Goodlettsville from 1 - 3 p.m. and cost $12.

Versus the Detroit Red Wings at 7 p.m.

FREE LET’S GO GOODLETTSVILLE! STORY TIME (ONLINE)

FREE THE WHIMSICAL WORLD OF WISHING CHAIR (ONLINE)

FREE WILDLIFE WEDNESDAYS

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See Tuesday, March 2.

See Wednesday, March 3.

See Wednesday, March 3.

QUILL PEN WRITING AT MANSKER’S STATION

615-859-3678 cityofgoodlettsville.org/110/Historic-Manskers-Station

Students will learn to write with a quill pen and practice cursive writing. They will write a letter and will create a letter to mail and seal it 18th-century style.

Class is at Historic Mansker’s Station, 705 Caldwell Drive, in Goodlettsville from 9 - 11 a.m. and cost $12.

THU 25 ARETHA SINGS: A TRIBUTE TO THE QUEEN OF SOUL 615-324-1010 citywinery.com/nashville

Come out to City Winery Nashville at 609 Lafayette St. to see “A Tribute to the Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin, on her birthday. Tickets start at $15. Doors are at 5 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m.

CHEEKWOOD IN BLOOM See Saturday, March 6.

FREE COMIC CREATIONS (ONLINE) See Thursday, March 3.

FREE COMICS AND GRAPHIC NOVELS GROUP 615-893-4131 rclstn.org

Fans and novices alike are encouraged to check out this monthly comics and graphic novel book club at Linebaugh on the 4th Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Linebaugh Club Room, unless otherwise noted.

EINSTEIN’S CATAPULT AT DISCOVERY CENTER

615-890-2300 explorethedc.org/homeschool

Join Discovery Center in Murfreesboro as they highlight fantastic feats accomplished by Albert Einstein at 1 p.m.

Admissions is $8 per student; $5 per chaperone.

FREE MEET THE ASTRONOMER: DR. BILLY TEETS, THE VOYAGER MISSIONS (ONLINE) youtube.com/channel/UC2FWUD6TVQT9jmxZ8AA_pMQ

Head to Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory’s Youtube page at 7 p.m. for a livestreamed discussion with astronomer Dr. Billy Teets to discuss the significance of the Voyager Missions.

NASHVILLE PREDATORS HOCKEY nashvillepredators.com

Versus the Detroit Red Wings at 7 p.m.

FREE OLD HICKORY’S FAMILY STORY TIME (ONLINE) See Thursday, March 3.

PICASSO: FIGURES

With Picasso on view at Frist Art Museum through May 2, kids can complete this cool at-home activity, watch fun videos and more at the FristKids page at fristartmuseum.org/resource/mood-in-art.

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See Thursday, March 4.

THINGS TO DO FRI 26 2COUNTRY4NASHVILLE AT RYMAN AUDITORIUM ryman.com

Known as “the little country duo that could”, 2Country4Nashville’s Jo-el & LeAnne are passionate about keeping traditional Country Music alive. See them perform live at Ryman Auditorium at 7 p.m. Tickets available online.

FREE BLOOMING ARTS FESTIVAL bloomingartsfestival.org

The charming town of Linden, TN holds the annual Blooming Arts Festival, today and tomorrow. The event features fine artists, including oil paintings, watercolors, acrylics, clay sculptures and photography. Fine, hand-crafted artisans bring stained glass, leatherwork, jewelry, glass, furniture, fiber, quilting and numerous other displays of creativity. Free and open to the public.

CHEEKWOOD IN BLOOM See Saturday, March 6.

PICASSO: FIGURES See Thursday, March 4.

DROP-IN ART CLASSES See Friday, March 4.

KIDS COOKING CLASS: ROLLING IN THE DOUGH 919-889-2598 flourpowerstudios.com

Head over to Flour Power Cooking Studios in Brentwood to learn about dough in this Kids Night Out class starting at 6 p.m. Create recipes using homemade dough like Mac & Cheese Pizza, Chocolate Rollup Bread and Lace Cookies.

SAT 27 FREE BLOOMING ARTS FESTIVAL See Friday, March 26.

CHEEKWOOD IN BLOOM See Saturday, March 6.

PICASSO: FIGURES See Thursday, March 4.

FAMILY ADVENTURE DAY PASSES AT DEER RUN See Saturday, March 6.

MOON TAXI AT THE CAVERNS thecaverns.com/shows

The Caverns brings back live music.

Moon Taxi performs live at 7 p.m. The venue is located at 555 Charlie Roberts Road in Pelham, TN.

SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE BALLET OUTDOOR CHILDREN’S CLASS See Saturday, March 6.

Visit Discovery Center in Murfreesboro’s featured exhibit, “The Science of Music” to learn how science and music connect. Included with general admission; free for members. Find more info at explorethedc.org/scienceofmusic.

TOUCH A TRUCK

See Saturday, March 20.

SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE GRAND OLE OPRY opry.com

Stepping into the Grand Ole Opry Circle tonight are the Oak Ridge Boys, Maggie Rose and Brad Upton. Tune in to the livestream show every Saturday night beginning at 7 p.m. on Circle television, Dish Network, and Sling TV.

SUN 28

FREE LEE CON KLEM-MARÍ (ONLINE)

SPRING BREAK CAMP AT DISCOVERY CENTER

FREE MUSIC PRODUCTION: BRING SONGS TO LIFE (ONLINE)

FREE THE WHIMSICAL WORLD OF WISHING CHAIR (ONLINE)

See Monday, March 1.

See Monday, March 1.

FREE SUPER STORIES WITH MISS EVA (ONLINE) See Monday, March 1.

SPRING BREAK CAMP AT DISCOVERY CENTER

PAINT YOUR OWN PET paintingwithatwist.com

615-890-2300 explorethedc.org/camps

See Monday, March 29.

See Tuesday, March 2.

CHEEKWOOD IN BLOOM See Saturday, March 6.

WED 31 FREE NATIONAL CRAYON DAY!

Get ready to LAUNCH with this camp at Discovery Center in Murfreesboro March 29 - April 2, daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Campers will become aerospace engineers, plan a mission into space and learn about outer space.

Sign up now.

FREE GET UP AND GO (ONLINE)

CHEEKWOOD IN BLOOM

TUE 30

HERITAGE COOKING: BISCUITS & PIE CRUST

PICASSO: FIGURES See Thursday, March 4.

FREE BUNNIES AND CHICKS STORY TIME (ONLINE)

THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS AT THE CAVERNS

Join Linebaugh Public Library for a story filled with bunnies and chicks on the RCLS Facebook page at 10 a.m.

See The Steep Canyon Rangers perform live at 7 p.m. at 555 Charlie Roberts Road in Pelham, TN.

FREE GAME KEEPER JOHN: SOLITAIRE (ONLINE)

MON 29

NASHVILLE PREDATORS HOCKEY

All ages. Painting with a Twist, 4009 Charlotte Ave., Nashville. 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. $55. This in-session class at Painting wih a Twist Nashville features instruction from artists moving around the class demonstrating techniques.

Classes are $55.

See Saturday, March 6.

thecaverns.com/shows

EARLY EXPLORERS See Monday, March 1.

rclstn.org

See Tuesday, March 2.

nashvillepredators.com

Versus the Dallas Stars at 7 p.m.

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See Wednesday, March 3.

FREE AMEND TOGETHER CLUB (ONLINE) See Wednesday, Mech 24.

cityofgoodlettsville.org/110/Historic-Manskers-Station

Learn simple lessons on food prep and working around the fire. You will make biscuits to bake, eat and learn the secrets of making a pie crust. Classes are at Historic Mansker’s Station, 705 Caldwell Drive in Goodlettsville, from 9 - 11 a.m. or 1 - 3 p.m. Cost is $12.

FREE WILDLIFE WEDNESDAYS See Wednesday, March 3.

FREE LET’S GO GOODLETTSVILLE! STORY TIME (ONLINE) See Wednesday, March 3.

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NASHVILLE’S ORIGINAL SAILING CAMP

HIYC SAIL CAMP

OVERNIGHT CAMPS

Sr. Teen • June 13-18, Grades 9-12 Junior 1 • June 20-25, Ages 8-11 Junior 2 • June 27-July 2, Ages 8-11 Early Teen 1 • July 4-9, Ages 12-14 Junior 3 • July 11-16, Ages 8-11 Junior 4 • July 18-23, Ages 8-11 Early Teen 2 • July 25-30, Ages 12-14 Junior 5 • Aug. 1-6, Ages 8-11

OLD HICKORY LAKE 4 WEEKS ONLY BEGINNING JUNE 7 MON-FRI 9am-4pm $385 per week

REGISTER NOW https://hiyc.org/sail-camp-2021

DAY CAMPS Ages 6-10 Camp Eagle • June 21-25 Camp Falcon • June 28-July 2 Camp Hawk • July 12-16 Camp Owl • July 19-23

This Summer,

Get Outdoors!

Weekly Camps in June and July

Crafts Zipline Horses Archery Canoeing

Trail Rides • Grooming & Games Safe Horse Handling • Riding Lessons

CREEKSIDE Riding Academy & Stables

Conveniently located 1 hour south of Nashville

Hwy 431 at Duplex Rd. • 2359 Lewisburg Pk. Franklin • 615-595-7547

www.creeksideridingstables.com

931-364-7656 • hortonhaven.org

YMCA CAMP OCOEE On beautiful Lake Ocoee in the Cherokee National Forest

SUMMER FUN, LIFETIME MEMORIES, ETERNAL VALUES. Camp Ocoee offers boys and girls ages 7-16 new friendships, adventures and challenges in a Christian environment.

Camp Ocoee provides a wilderness adventure that will last a lifetime!

Swimming, SUP, waterskiing, canoeing, mountain biking, kayaking, fishing, hiking, climbing tower, water games, arts & crafts, ceramics, archery, team sports, drama, pottery, high ropes, ultimate frisbee, and much more!

111 YMCA Drive • Ocoee, TN 37361 (423)338.5588

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SUMMER CAMPS

& AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS Planning for the best summer ever starts here!

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Look for more camps in the directories on our website at nashvilleparent.com/directories.

At ATA Martial Arts we offer classes for kids of all ages and adults. Our popular classes include Tiny Tigers (ages 3 - 6), Karate for Kids and our adult classes for moms and dads. We offer safe CDC compliant in-person classes, zoom classes and open gym training. Our lead instructor, Albert Lee, is a 6th degree blackbelt, ATA certified instructor with 20+ years of martial arts teaching experience.

1724 Carothers Pkwy, Brentwood 615-370-7027 | atanashville.com

DAY CAMPS Winter, Spring Break, and Summer Camps, age 5 - grade 6. THE place for your child to have a fun and memorable experience. Campers discover strengths, complete challenges, and create life-long memories. Traditional camp with exciting recreation and games. Includes archery, pedal karts, climbing tower, giant swing, zip lines, and more!

DEER RUN CAMPS & RETREATS 3845 Perkins Road, Thompson’s Station 615-794-2918 | deerrun.camp/camps contact@deerrun.camp

OVERNIGHT CAMPS THE place for your preteen and youth (grades 3 - 10) to have a fun and a memorable camp experience. One and two-week camps. Campers discover strengths, complete challenges, create life-long memories, and form deeper friendships when they unplug and connect with others. Lake activities, zip lines, games, and more.

FAMILY CAMPS

Year-round adventures for all ages. Customize your experience by choosing recreational activities your family will enjoy: zip lines, giant swing, pedal karts, and more. All-inclusive: upscale accommodations, recreation, games, movie night (outdoor when weather permits), meals. Spend focused time together, create long-lasting memories, share adventures, explore nature, and become powerfully united.

Voted best sleep-away camp more than six times in the Best of Parenting reader’s poll. One- and two-week sessions. Ages 6 - 16. Member of Christian Camping International and accredited by AEE and ACA. Traditional camp activities. Facilities include a heated pool, tennis courts, climbing tower, horseback riding, bathrooms and showers in all cabins. Campers select six activities daily. 5:1 camperto-counselor ratio.

RIVERVIEW CAMP FOR GIRLS 757 CR 614, Mentone, AL 800-882-0722 | riverviewcamp.com

VANDERBILT PROGRAMS FOR TALENTED YOUTH On the Vanderbilt Campus 615-322-8261 | pty.vanderbilt.edu

Riverview is embraced by tall graceful pines and billowing hardwoods, nestled into a bend of Little River atop Lookout Mountain. Beautiful flower gardens grow along the pebble pathways and building entrances throughout the campground. Girls live in simple yet lovely rustic cabins with the modern conveniences necessary to make camping comfortable.

We believe that providing acceleration as well as challenging, inquiry-based educational opportunities, best serve the intellectual needs of gifted children; that being able to work alongside true academic peers provides a sense of community and belonging that helps to meet the social and emotional needs of gifted children; and that crafting authentic creative learning experiences best allows gifted students to develop their full capacities as thinkers, as problem-solvers and as compassionate people. please turn the page...

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7520 Charlotte Pike, Nashville (ages 2 - 5) 4341 Pecan Valley Road, Nashville (ages 5 - 12) 615-585-9790 | anewleafnashville.org elle@anewleafnashville.org

330 Franklin Road, Ste. 110A, Brentwood 615-961-3466 | flourpowerstudios.com

Learn to become an ecological sustainable farmer and goatherd as our explorations take us on many adventures throughout natural landscapes. Hike hills, seek natural treasures, sift the pond for salamanders, tend our organic garden, and raise chickens and goats. Arts, science inquiry, and sports for children 3 - 14 yrs. complement this one-of-a-kind farm experience. Looking for a relief from virtual schooling? Visit our website to see our enrichment programs.

Children love exploring creativity and the idea of learning new skills –– especially when there’s a lot of fun involved! At Flour Power, Lil’ Chefs and Twin Chels get to explore their love of food in a way that’s truly unique, fun, and memorable.

Owner/camp director, Shannon Mock Miller is passionate about teaching children, and her Brentwood Flour Power Cooking studio is designed to help children find a passion for cooking as they bond and make incredible memories together at a Flour Power Summer Camp. To sign up for the Summer of 2021 visit our website or stop by our Brentwood location. Sign up in Janaury and get FREE before- and after-care.

HIYC SAIL CAMP

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615-260-7405 | hiyc.org/sail-camp-2021

800 Ft. Negley Blvd., Nashville 615-862-5160 | adventuresci.org

Ages 7 - 17, Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (no before- or after-care provided). All levels of experience are welcome. We sail several types of boats, including Optimist Prams, Lasers, RS Zest, and RS Feva sailboats. Sailors will be assigned to boats according to age and skill level. No sailing experience necessary!

Opening minds to the wonders of science and technology for 75 years. Plan an adventure for the family including a show in the Sudekum Planetarium, an immersive experience of sound and music in soundBox, live science shows and more!

BATTLE GROUND ACADEMY

LET IT SHINE GYMNASTICS FUNTASTIC SUMMER CAMP

336 Ernest Rice Lane, Franklin 615-567-8327 | battlegroundacademy.org/camps

Battle Ground Academy is Williamson County’s No. 1 private K - 12 school, and in the summers, it’s home to a robust camp program for children ages 4 and up. With half- and full-day options available, our on-campus programming includes more than 40 camps, ranging from art and cheerleading to coding and soccer. Students can hone their skills in an athletic camp, enjoy a breadth of activities in Cannon Ball Camp, or explore new passions in our arts and enrichment programs – or DO IT ALL by participating in multiple sessions throughout the summer.

1892 General George Patton Dr, Franklin 615-369-3547 - lisgym.com

May 24 - Aug. 5. Includes trampoline, obstacle courses, rope swing, zip line, tumble track, bounce house, water slides, games, relay races, theme weeks and much more! Our Extended Care program is extra hours available before and after the camp day. 10% early bird registration discount good now through Mar. 31. Register now!

CAMP JULIETTE LOW

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321 Camp Juliette Low Road, Cloudland, GA 770-428-1062 | cjl.org

3748 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville | 615-891-3384 18 Cadillac Drive, Brentwood | 615-942-2629 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Ste. 240D Hendersonville | 615-991-6811 3411 Memorial Blvd., Ste. 3 Murfreesboro | 615-890-6284 Nolensville location coming soon mathnasium.com

Platform tents, outdoor adventure, traditional camping, fun and friendship. Located on Lookout Mountain, Camp Juliette Low is an independent, residential summer camp for girls ages 7 - 17 that fosters self-confidence, independence, teamwork and leadership. One- and two-week sessions. Preparing girls for confident living and leadership since 1922.

CAMP ROCKMONT FOR BOYS 375 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain, NC 828-686-3885 | rockmont.com

At Camp Rockmont, campers and staff work together to create an incredibly fun and meaningful Christian community in the mountains of Western North Carolina.

Each summer, Rockmont serves over 1,600 boys from all over the U.S. and other countries. We partner with parents to invite young men to answer a universal call to adventure and discover things about themselves that require the kind of experience that only a quality boys summer camp can provide

Children out of school lose more comprehension in math than in any other subject. And with so many weeks of missed school, now is a critical time in your child’s education. We pinpoint the gaps in learning sustained during COVID. With custom-built learning plans and face-to-face instruction, we help reverse the “COVID slide” so they can be on track for the fall. Our live online tutoring service, Mathnasium@Home, is the same live instruction as our learning center but in the comfort of your home.

MR. BOND’S SCIENCE GUYS 615-573-2702 | mrbondscienceguy.com

Our winter, spring and summer camps inspire a lifelong enthusiasm for science and learning, teaching creative problem-solving skills, teamwork and perseverance in an entertaining, kid-friendly setting. The camps are full- or half-day and are excellent for ages 5 - 12. Sibling discounts are available.

CAMP WOODMONT

381 Moonlight Drive, Cloudland, GA 423-472-6070 | campwoodmont.com

Camp Woodmont on Lookout Mountain in northwest Georgia is a traditional, overnight camp for boys and girls ages 6 - 14. Just 30 minutes from Chattanooga. Features horseback riding, high-ropes/climbing, sports, dance, crafts, canoeing, archery and more! Founded on Christian principles in 1981, it’s the perfect place to build lifelong friendships and memories.

CREEKSIDE RIDING ACADEMY AND STABLES 2359 Lewisburg Pike, Franklin 615-595-7547 | creeksideridingstables.com

We focus on safety, proper riding techniques, grooming, care and tacking horses. All activities are geared to the riders’ level, ability and age. Campers ride each day in lessons, games on horseback and trail rides.

Barn activities include scavenger hunts, horse-related arts and crafts, making homemade horse treats and more. Connecting with and caring for these animals gives riders confidence in many areas of life!

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MONTGOMERY BELL ACADEMY, SUMMER @ MBA 4001 Harding Pike, Nashville 615-298-5514 | montgomerybell.edu/camps

More than 100 sports, enrichment and academic camps and classes allow rising first graders to high school boys and girls to fill their summer with activities. Offerings include sports, outdoor adventure, art, leadership, study skills, science, crafts and computer. MBA faculty, staff and students work with campers, providing families a glimpse of the MBA community. Visit our website and click on the “Camp” tab.

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CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF FUN!

Now taking registrations for

SUMMER 2021!

Peachtree Farms, LLC Learning Life’s lessons through horses

Bring your Lil’ Chef over and you’ll pick up a newly self-confident child who will beg to cook dinner for you! Your Lil’ Chef will create his or her own snacks and lunch and we’ll supply everything that he or she will need for an amazing week!

www.flourpowerstudios.com/nashville 615-961-3466 330 Franklin Road, Ste. 110 A, Brentwood

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Over 50 years of teaching children correct riding skills (control of horse and safety) and basic horsemanship (care and knowledge of the horse) in a safe and fun environment.

615-419-1089 | www.peachtreefarms.com Highway 96 Arrington, TN - East of I-65, South Brentwood - Wilson Pike

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MUSIC CITY ALL STARS 215 Gothic Court, #102, Franklin 615-915-1047 | musiccityallstars.com

Jump into our exciting world or summer camps in 2021. This summer we will feature four weekly themed dance camps for kids of all ages starting June 14th with our popular princess tea party camp, then Mermaid Magic, our Unicorn camp and the brand new Circus Camp. All special, unique and most importantly fun! We are open and following the

Safer Studio™ guidelines to keep our dancers and staff safe.

NATURALIST CAMPS AT WARNER PARK NATURE CENTER 7311 Hwy 100, Nashville wpnc.nashville.gov | wpnc@nashville.gov

Spend your summer exploring nature! Experience the natural world through hands-on activities, close encounters with live animals, nature hikes and outdoor play. Explorers Naturalist Camp: Jun. 7 - 11, ages 6 - 9. Search for tadpoles in the pond, crayfish in the creek and butterflies in the garden! Insect Naturalist Camp: Jun. 21 - 25, ages 8 - 12. Explore the forest, fields, creeks and ponds in search of dragonflies, beetles, butterflies and more.

4210 Harding Pike, Nashville 615-292-5134 x3206 | overbrook.edu

Camp Overbrook is a co-ed, summer camp offering a dedicated program for ages 3 yrs - rising grade K campers. We are committed to personalized and engaging experiences, with small groups and exceptional staff from our very own Overbrook employees. The program provides a structured environment filled with summer fun. Days are designed with theme-based activities, including guest visitors, STEM projects, art, and imagination play. The program also offers a “Year Round” experience for our incoming and current PK families.

ST. ANDREWS-SEWANEE SCHOOL 290 Quintard Road, Sewanee 931-598-5651 | sasweb.org/summer/sas-summer-camp

SAS Summer Camp in Sewanee offers 550 acres with lakes, trails, sports facilities, dorms, and a dining hall reminiscent of Hogwarts. Combining traditional camp activities with specialty sessions - sign language, culinary arts, pottery, technology, dance, folk music, yoga, woodworking, climbing - campers create their own schedules based on individual interests.

SPARTAN SOCCER ACADEMY 615-633-5967 | spartansoccer.org

Early Bird Registration (10% off) now open for our Think Forward Summer Soccer Camp. Work with our experienced coaches to improve every aspect of your game.

Our camp consists of twice weekly, 90 minute skills sessions and an optional “addon” Speed/Agility or GoalKeeper training day. Players work on game situations, play competitive short sided games and compete in goalkeeper vs. striker competitions each week. Our unique soccer camp offers flexibility in scheduling. Build your own camp experience. Choose number of weeks to fit your summer schedule (2, 4 or 6 week options). Each camp divided by age and skill level. All are welcome! Camps run June 14th - July 30, 2021. Three locations - Franklin, Murfreesboro, Columbia.

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DIGITAL WORLDS VR 1945 Mallory Lane, Franklin 615-538-7514 | digitalworldsvr.com

DWVR offers the best true virtual realty experience in the area. Located near CoolSprings Galleria, it’s perfect for family and team outings, birthday parties, home school groups and events. You and your family are invited for a free 15 minute demo at our state-of-the-art technology virtual realty arcade.

E.T.C. GYMNASTICS 1137 Haley Road, Murfreesboro | 615-867-6900 1932 Almaville Road, Smyrna | 615-617-7644 etcgymnastics.com

E.T.C. Gymnastics is dedicated to bringing a new standard of excellence in gymnastics through Him. We offer classes in gymnastics for boys and girls ages 2 - 18 years and all ability levels. We also offer cheerleading and tumbling, as well as competitive teams. Call and ask about our free trial class. We also do parties, field trips and parents’ nights out.

Our summer camps have been making history for more than 20 years! One of Nashville’s best-kept secrets, our award-winning day camps are adventurous. From exploring History’s Mysteries to Tennessee Tales, the Wave of 1812 to the Civil War, you and your camper will be amazed at how fun history can be.

HORTON HAVEN CHRISTIAN CAMP 3711 Reed Harris Road, Lewisburg 931-364-7656 | hortonhaven.org

We are OPEN this summer! Overnight camps and day camps are running as scheduled. We will be operating with fewer campers and new procedures for cleaning and sanitizing. It’s time to get outside! Register on our website.

LEADERSHIP ACADEMY CAMPS 615-856-4772 | nashvilledaycamps.com info @leadershipacademyllc.com

Leadership Academy creates camps that connect children to nature, makes friends and develops social skills for children ages 6-17. We believe that play and outdoor exploration increases creativity, confidence, social intelligence and grit. Our goal is to get children outside, exploring, learning, playing and having fun so that they develop a strong sense of self and a deeper connection to nature. Our camps are Leadership Academy Camp at Warner Park, Camp Bells Bend Beaman, Nashville Sail Camp, Mountain Bike Camp, and Teen Leadership Adventure.

LET THERE BE ROCK NASHVILLE 9695 Lebanon Road #330, Mt. Juliet 301-401-0927 | ltbrsnashville.com

Let There Be Rock School Nashville is a combination lesson facility and after-school rock and roll community center. Students from 5 yrs. of age to adults learn guitar, vocals, pianos, keyboards, drums, bass guitar, ukulele and more. We also offer lessons in song writing, audio recording/production and special EFX. Take lessons, join a band and play live shows.

NATIONAL DANCE CLUBS (NDC) 5714 C Edmondson Pike, Brentwood | 615-277-1155 209 S. Royal Oaks Blvd., Ste. 124, Franklin | 615-861-1142 710 Memorial Blvd., Ste. 122, Murfreesboro | 615-849-1155 nationaldanceclubs.com

At NDC, we aim to provide the highest quality service to our staff and students as they experience the best ballroom has to offer; as we believe excellence is expected. We offer family and kids classes at all of our locations. It is our desire to make learning ballroom dancing a positive and enriching experience.

319 Webb Road E, Bell Buckle 931-389-6003 thewebbschool.com/academics/summer-program

Art, outdoor adventure with zip line, robotics, science and more! Co-ed, current grades 2 - 8. Session 1: Jun. 14 - 18. Session 2: Jun. 21 - 25. Session 3: Jun. 28 - Jul. 2. Day Camp: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cost: $250 ($50 off each addition week). Bus service from Murfreesboro and Tullahoma, $50 per week. Overnight Camp: Check in Sunday at 5 p.m. Cost: $750 ($50 off each additional week)

THE WEBB SCHOOL SPORTS CAMP Jul. 19 - 23. Co-ed, current grades 2 - 8. Day Camp: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cost: $250. Bus service from Murfreesboro and Tullahoma, $50 per week. Overnight Camp: Check in Sunday at 5 p.m. Cost: $750.

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Let martial arts take your kids to new heights! Bill Taylor’s Bushido School of Karate offers programs in traditional karate for ages 3 - adult. Call now to find out how to get one month free plus a uniform.

HISTORIC TRAVELLERS REST 636 Farrell Pkwy., Nashville 615-832-8197 | travellersrestplantation.org

OVERBROOK SCHOOL

319 Webb Road E, Bell Buckle 931-389-6003 | www./academics/summer-programs

BILL TAYLOR’S BUSHIDO SCHOOL OF KARATE 1911 Business Campus Drive, Murfreesboro | 615-890-6755 1820 N.W. Broad St., Murfreesboro | 615-893-6003 bskonline.com

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Saddle up and ride! Our equestrian camp provides extensive time with horses. Campers learn life skills through caring for and communicating with horses. We teach safe and correct riding skills. Beginner to advanced, English or Western. Half-day camps for ages 4 - 8; full-day for ages 6 and older. After care is available. Weekly camps in June and July. CHA-approved facility and U.S. Pony Club Center.

PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 410 DeJarmette Lane, Murfreesboro 615-904-0902 | providencechristian.com

We are an inter-denominational Pre-K – grade 12 school. Offering a classical education with a Christian worldview and parental involvement. As our mission statement says, “We are teaching students to seek God’s truth and equipping them with the tools for a lifetime of learning.” We are fully accredited by ACSI, the Association of Christian Schools International, and by AdvancED. PCA Summer Camps begin soon! A variety of half-day and full-day camps are offered for students entering grades K - 8. To view camp schedules, camp descriptions and register visit our website.

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