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Letter From the Publisher P. 4 PB Picks P. 6 To Be or Not to Beebo? P.8 11 Secrets of Happy Moms P .12

Pregnancy Sleep Disruption Solutions P. 18 Do Away with Diaper Rash P. 20 Naming Baby: Tips to Manage Opinionated Feedback P. 22

Summer Camp Directory P. 24 - 53 Weekly Events P. 62 Family Events Calendar P. 64

ON THE COVER Sibling love is in full bloom! Brother William (6) and sister Dallas Ann (4) both of Boca Raton are enamoured with their newborn sister Harper Jean who is pictured just 6 days old. Cover photography by Warner-Prokos Photography. | PBParenting.com | April 2016

Letter From The Publisher Greetings, Motherhood is not a journey for the faint of heart. It can be one of the most challenging experiences. Bringing that newborn bundle home and thinking now what? We have some advice from seasoned local moms including the “11 Secrets of Happy Moms” (pg. 12). My “babies” are now 4 and 7 and thinking back to the time they were babies it all seemed to pass in a blink of the eye. I would recommend purchasing a nice camera or hire someone to take photos and document their growth. I regularly look back fondly on all the adorable baby pictures I took and how small they were. My little boy was 7 lbs. and now is a whopping 47 lbs! Seasoned Moms know summer is coming and it’s time to sign up for camp! Check out the 2nd installment of our Summer Camp Directory and make sure to join us for our 2nd annual Summer Camp Expo and Family Fun Day where you can meet camps in person! Meet over 40 camps, gather information and ask questions all while the kids have a fun time at The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium! Patty Shukla will be performing twice during the day and we will have face painting, characters, arts and crafts and more! Save the Date - Sunday April 24th from 11 AM - 3 PM! Plan to arrive early as the first 200 adults are FREE. After that adults are only $7 (normally $16.95). Children are FREE all day to this event! See you there! For more info go to https:// www.facebook.com/events/1048679048526161/ Happy Parenting!

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To be or not to Beebo? BY: SAMANTHA G. CLARK

A few years ago, I was talking with an acquaintance of mine about this unique invention he planned to create. At the time I thought he was an ambitious dreamer, but fast forward to present day and Martin Hill has become a local celebrity among Wellington and Palm Beach County parents, and his popularity continues to grow. His invention, The Beebo, enables parents to bottle feed their baby with ease while also having a free hand. It enhances feeding time by allowing the free hand to hold a book or enjoy a meal. In Hills words, the Beebo is a “hands-free bottle-holder that drapes over either shoulder.” The Beebo is not meant to replace a parent or caregiver’s bonding time, it is meant to maximize it. Hill invented the Beebo about four years ago when he noticed that his then infant son, Jake, seemed calmer when being read to during his feeding. Hill wanted to be able to feed his son and read at the same time. This started

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the wheels turning. The initial Beebo was created in Hill’s garage and made of products he had laying around. His neighbor jokingly said, “I want one!” and the rest is history. The prototype was initially called The Boobie, but his wife quickly vetoed that name and suggested a more acceptable one. After seeing the positive feed-back he generated from friends and family, Hill poured more of his time and energy into creating a bigger and better Beebo. He decided to give up his job as an electrical engineer to focus 100% on his baby, The Beebo, and in September of 2015 he took the biggest gamble of his life and decided to pitch his invention on NBC’s “Shark Tank.” Hill spent six months preparing for his casting and even had friends prepare mock “Shark Tank” scenarios so that he felt completely prepared when confronted with the cutthroat sharks. Hill knew he only had one shot at convincing the sharks to invest in his

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is to only use money that you can afford to lose.” Hill says that he has seen many inventors have a difficult time after their product is rejected on the “Shark Tank.”

company—which at that time never even sold one Beebo. After waiting in line with over 700 people, Hill was selected to pitch his product to the show’s casting producer. A few months later he found himself in front of some of the most ferocious TV personalities since Simon Cowell. Hill had two sharks offer a deal for his product, Ashton Kutcher who was a guest on the show at the time and QVC personality, Lori Greiner. Ironically, it was the exact deal that Hill predicted he would receive just hours before to his wife, Sarah-- $200,000 for 30% of the investment. Since his episode on the “Shark Tank,” Hill says that doors have been opening, opportunities are abundant and claims that “The show sets the foundation for success.” He continues to remain in contact with his investors, Kutcher and Greiner, and with their guidance, plans to reveal a revamped Beebo in early May. Hill receives emails daily asking for advice from hopeful inventors and he says; “Sometimes in life you need to ‘roll the dice’ to make your dreams and ideas become a reality, but my word of advice 10 April 2016 | PB Parenting |

Hill’s initial purpose for creating the Beebo was to help bottle feeding parents bond with their child and allow them to have an extra hand. Since his episode on the “Shark Tank” aired, he has received countless emails from all over the country from gracious consumers claiming how the Beebo changed their lives. According to his website, parents with disabilities have a chance to feed their child with ease, thanks to the Beebo. “From Sonya – ‘Thank you for your product! You’re helping many in ways you may never know. Jason (my son) lost his arm at age 4 to cancer. His being able to help feed his baby girl is a beautiful gift.’” Hill is overjoyed with the amount of support he has received from friends and family and also the Wellington and Palm Beach County Community. The Beebo is becoming a household name among local residents and after the airing of Hill’s “Shark Tank” episode, the orders have come pouring in. Hill will be releasing the latest model of the Beebo in early May and then consumers can purchase the product at their local Buy Buy Baby. Orders can be placed now on Amazon.com and www.thebeebo. com. Samantha G. Clark is a former high school English teacher turned stay-athome mom. When she isn’t chasing after her four children that range from ages seven years old to six months, she enjoys running and spending time with her family. In the future she hopes to continue writing and be the next Carrie Bradshaw.

Is Entrepreneurship For You?

Did Martin Hill’s story inspire you? Starting your own business can be a rewarding experience. It can offer numerous advantages such as being your own boss, setting your schedule and doing something you enjoy. Consider whether you have the following characteristics and skills associated with successful entrepreneurs: Comfortable with taking risks: Being your own boss also means you’re the one making tough decisions. Entrepreneurship involves uncertainty. Do you avoid uncertainty in life? If yes, then this may not be the best fit for you. Independent: Entrepreneurs have to make a lot of decisions on their own. If you find you can trust your instincts — and you’re not afraid of rejection every now and then — you could be on your way to being an entrepreneur. Persuasive: You may have the greatest idea in the world, but if you cannot persuade customers, employees and potential lenders or partners, you may find entrepreneurship to be challenging. Able to negotiate: As a small business owner, you will need to negotiate everything from leases to contract terms to rates. Creative: Are you able to think of new ideas? Can you imagine new ways to solve problems? Entrepreneurs must be able to think creatively. Supported by others: Before you start a business, it’s important to have a strong support system in place. You’ll be forced to make many important decisions, especially in the first months of opening your business. Still think you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur and start a new business? Check out www.sba.gov for more tips and help on opening a small business.

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11 Secrets of Happy Moms BY CHRISTA MELNYK HINES

“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.” - Dalai Lama We know that happiness is an emotion that can come and go. But how do we recapture that bubbly feeling amid the challenges and stresses of parenthood? Here are a few tips from moms for staying positive and feeling good. Lean on community. Several moms polled for this article agreed that moms’ night outs with their friends help them feel more optimistic. And science proves it. Studies find that time spent bonding with friends boosts a woman’s level of oxytocin, a natural hormone that reduces stress. Check out mothers’ groups in your area if you are struggling to build a support network. Commit to healthy living. Women who make time to care for their bodies, enjoy a stronger self-image and feel more selfconfident and energetic. Exercise, try to get adequate sleep, schedule regular massages and make healthy food choices to feel your best. “I know that when I am reasonably well-rested and happy, I am absolutely more patient, energetic and empathetic to everyone in my household,” says Erica Wilson, a mom of one.

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Take time for personal pursuits. Whether you like surfing Pinterest, training for a 5K or simply taking a warm bubble bath, moments stolen throughout the week contribute to our overall sense of well-being. “I try to take at least a few minutes a day outside. I close me eyes, take deep breaths, and listen to the sounds,” says Melanie Werner, a mom of one. Nourish yourself. During the rush of the week, most of us throw meals together just to get our hungry crew fed. If you enjoy cooking, find a day when you can slow down and relish the preparation. The process of chopping and measuring ingredients is meditative and soothing. Create a feast to delight all of the senses by serving your meal on a table laid out with your favorite dishes and cheerful flowers. Laugh. Family life can be funny. Kids say hilarious things. Pay attention and write those gems down. Next time you need a lift, read them. Need more ideas? Look at funny family videos or photos, hang out with lighthearted friends, watch a silly movie or read a humorous book. Follow a spiritual practice. Studies find that people who lean on an inner belief system are happier. You don’t have to be religious

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to be spiritual. You can feel a connection to spirituality through helping others, nature, yoga, music, art, personal meditation or journaling. Michelle Hovick, a mom of one, says the “Elevation” church app is one of her favorite spiritual gateways to a mood shift. Practice gratitude. In a gratitude study at Eastern Washington University, researchers found a positive correlation between gratitude and happiness. “We have found that grateful individuals tend to be happy individuals and that grateful thinking improves mood,” the researchers report. Try writing down three things you are thankful for each day--small moments count too. Get a groove on. Whether she participates in a Jazzercise class or switches on upbeat dance tunes in her kitchen, Jessie Mallicoat, a mom of three, says, “If I’m in a bad mood, I put on some ‘dancy’ music and it usually helps.” In fact, studies find that dancing boosts the body’s feel-good endorphins.

Dancing has even been found to reverse depression and increase self-confidence. Set boundaries. Moms who are happier make conscious decisions on a daily basis about who and what is allowed into their lives. Switching to this way of thinking is empowering. You don’t have to be harsh or hurtful to accomplish this goal. Politely decline invitations that don’t fit with your priorities and limit interactions with negative individuals. Access good childcare. Seek reliable childcare in order to feel secure pursuing personal interests, maintaining routine health check-ups and for date nights with your partner. A positive marriage contributes to the overall emotional health and happiness of your family. Having trouble finding a sitter? Check out SitterCity. com, Care.com and ask other parents for references.

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Avoid comparison. Parenting philosophies that work well in one family, may not work well in another. Thanks to the influx of information at our fingertips, parents have no shortage of advice. Decide which strategies make sense for your family. And beware of spending too much time on social media if you’re starting to feel like you don’t measure up. “Being happy with yourself and how you parent is key to accepting other moms and how they parent, which creates a more supportive parenting community all around,” says Mandy Yokim, mom of two. Freelance journalist, Christa Melnyk Hines and her husband are the parents of two boys. She finds happiness while exploring new destinations with her family, spending time with her book club friends, and cooking. Christa is the author of Confidently Connected: A Mom’s Guide to a Satisfying Social Life.

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Check out Palm Beach County Moms (www. facebook.com/groups/pbcountymoms) to connect with other local moms that can provide you with advice and support. Here are what some of members had to say on being a mom.

“Increasing your self care is key. In order to better take care of your family you must increase your self care. It’s so important. I learned the hard way.” -Melissa S., Boca Raton “Make cleaning and picking up a game. It makes it an enjoyable experience for you and baby. “ -Michelle G, Palm Beach Gardens “It’s the hardest job you’ll ever love, and I wouldn’t change it for the world.” -Gayle G., Boynton Beach “Have faith in your parenting. You will see other moms doing things differently and you may second guess yourself....don’t....

everyone has their own style and there is no right or wrong way.” -Ciecely H., West Palm Beach “Having a messy house is not the end of the world. Spend most of your time with your little one because the dishes will always be there but the time you have holding your baby won’t be. “ -Catrina P., Boynton Beach

“It’s okay to have bad days and feel like your mother of the year status flew out the window! It won’t be the first time or last time you feel that way! Just know, you are not alone and every mother feels that way at times!” -AnnaMarie K., West Palm Beach “Don’t sweat the small things...always always make time for yourself daily even if it just a shower or a cookie (unshared)” -Veronica K., West Palm Beach

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Pregnancy Sleep Disruption Solutions BY KERRIE MCLOUGHLIN

What pregnant woman doesn’t enjoy her sleep being interrupted 12 times a night while she goes to the bathroom, sniffles through a stuffy nose and rubs out a few leg cramps? (yeah, right) While you may theoretically get 8 hours of sleep at night, the sleep disturbances of pregnancy (a good way to prepare you for caring for a newborn in the middle of the night) can leave you feeling quite groggy the next morning. Below is a problem-solving guide to hopefully gain you some longer stretches of sleep. Problem: Insomnia Solutions: Take a warm bath and do some relaxation exercises before bed. Try to stop worrying about things like what color to paint the nursery or who to invite to the baby shower. White noise from something like a fan may help. If your baby is squirming and kicking, try rocking back and forth in bed or rubbing your belly to get him to sleep. If you can’t sleep because you’re worried about labor, arm yourself during the day with information from books and the Internet (take a pass on any negative stories you may come across). Try listening to Dr. Frank Lawlis’s “Positive Birthing” CD. If insomnia becomes a chronic problem, speak to your doctor. Problem: Back, hip and leg pain caused by carrying extra weight. Jane Hammond of Olathe says, “I remember third trimester

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with my daughter Eden – I was a bloated walrus! My hips hurt so bad, and lying on one side was taking its toll.” Solutions: Pillows galore! Consider purchasing a U-shaped body pillow made just for pregnant women, or just grab pillows from home and place one behind your back, one under your belly and one between your knees. Hanging out on a heating pad for a while before bed does wonders for lower back pain, but never fall asleep on one. Problem: Leg cramps (I swear these were designed to prepare you for the pain of labor!) Solutions: If you feel a leg cramp coming on, keep your toes pointed toward yourself. If you get a cramp anyway, massage the spot until the cramp subsides. Julie Dorset, mom of one, says, “I had bad leg cramps and the doctor recommended I take calcium tablets for them.” Problem: Having to get up to go to the bathroom every couple of hours Solutions: Try not to drink too much a couple of hours before you go to sleep, limit your caffeine intake and make sure you go to the bathroom before getting into bed. Otherwise, unfortunately, there’s not too much you can do (unless you want to wear Depends) since your baby has taken up residence on top of your bladder. One mom says, “I was so thankful to finally have my kids and not be pregnant so I wasn’t waking

hourly to go to the bathroom. I actually enjoyed the 2 a.m. feedings because at least I could sleep for 3 hours at a time!” Problem: Heartburn. A mom shares, “With both my boys, I had horrible heartburn and acid reflux during my third trimester.” Solutions: Keep some Tums on your headboard, nightstand or under your pillow. For worse heartburn, ask your doctor if you can use something like Zantac for longer relief. One mom shared, “Toward the end of both pregnancies, sleeping propped up on pillows was the only way I could get any rest.” Problem: Hunger and thirst in the middle of the night Solutions: Keep a bottle of water by your bed (but of course this will exacerbate the problem of frequent bathroom trips … what a cruel joke!) and some snacks like those packaged peanut butter crackers. If you must get up, grab some milk and/or turkey, both of which

contain the sleep-inducing tryptophan. Problem: Stuffy nose Solutions: Check with your doctor first, but sometimes a simple saline nasal spray will work just fine. Also, some doctors may recommend something like Flonase or ChlorTrimeton (which can also make you sleepy: bonus!) for allergies. Overthe-counter nasal sprays are recommended for use for no more than a few days, and only if nothing else does the trick. So now you know you don’t have to wake up feeling like a zombie in the morning just because you’re pregnant! When one of these sleep problems strikes, just grab this handy article (better yet, post it by your bed!) for some instant relief. Happy slumbering! Kerrie McLoughlin (TheKerrieShow.com) has experienced her share of sleep disturbances (including drooling!) with 5 pregnancies. Do Away with Diaper Rash

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Do Away with Diaper Rash BY SARAH LYONS As parents we do everything in our power to avoid an uncomfortable and painful rash for our little ones, but realistically, even the most diligent parent has to deal with diaper in the first few years of parenthood. Knowing the common culprits of diaper rash and how to treat it will help keep baby happy and rash free.

brand of diapers or wipes you are using. Your child could also have an allergy to a new food that is causing loose stools, which in turn cause added irritation and wetness in the diaper area. With some trial and error you may be able to narrow down the cause of the rash and help your child’s rash improve greatly with a few small changes.

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Treat and Prevent Diaper Rash Clean and Dry - Make sure baby is clean and dry before putting on a new diaper. Remember to pat baby dry rather than rub which will further irritate skin Air Dry - Let baby go diaper free. When weather allows, spend some time outside sans diaper. The fresh air will help baby heal faster. A Gentler Clean - Use mild, alcohol free wipes or try using a squirt bottle of water to gently clean baby. Read the Label - Use a diaper cream with Zinc Oxide or Petroleum Jelly on the ingredient list. (www.webmd.com) Apply a protective layer of cream to help prevent future rash. Go Green - Cloth diapers made with natural fabrics are gentler than disposable diapers which may contain chemicals that can irritate baby. Try Homemade - Making homemade wipes or diaper cream allows you to decide what ingredients touch your baby’s skin and

Culprit # 1: Infrequent Diaper Changes We have the best intentions when it comes to changing our babies but sometimes things happen and that wet diaper stays on a little too long causing red, sore, irritated skin. Even the most absorbent diaper can allow wetness to touch the skin, which can leave baby’s bottom red and irritated. Culprit # 2: Yeast Infection The diaper area is warm and moist, making it easy for bacterial infections, like yeast, to grow and flourish. Yeast passes through the child’s digestive system and eventually lands in the diaper next to the warm damp skin. This can result in a rash in the folds of the skin. (babycenter.com) Regular diaper creams won’t improve this type of rash. It’s best to speak to your doctor about treatment, which may include an antifungal cream. Culprit # 3: Allergies or Sensitivities It is possible your baby is sensitive to the

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Naming Baby: Tips to Manage Opinionated Feedback BY CHRISTA MELNYK HINES

With the debate that erupts around naming babies, expectant parents may wonder: How much should popular trends and other’s opinions influence our decision? And, how should we manage negative feedback for the name we choose? Laura Wattenberg, author of The Baby Name Wizard, says parents should consider their objectives when choosing a name. You might select a name to honor a friend or family member or simply because it sings to your heart, regardless of current trends. “On the the other hand, if you see a name as a child’s calling card that will represent her to the broader world, you have to be willing to step outside of your personal taste and try to see it from other perspectives,” she says. How will the name you bequeath impact your child down the road? “It wouldn’t be fair to your child to choose a name that all of his future friends and family absolutely loathe,” Wattenberg says. Although you rely on your friends and family for their honesty, advice and perspective, you get to make the final decision and you may not be able to please everyone. Keep your cool. If you hear negative feedback, stay calm and avoid getting defensive. “Explain the history, the meaning to you, the love you have for a certain name,” says Sharon O’Neill, a marriage and family psychotherapist and author of A Short Guide to a Happy Marriage. “Then nicely explain that 22 April 2016 | PB Parenting |

you understand that others may not see it as you do, but that you would ask that everyone be supportive. Anything less would never be good for any child to eventually feel.” Consider concessions. Sue LeBreton says she made the mistake of sharing the girl’s name that she and her husband were considering with her mother-in-law. “I loved the name Charlotte,” she said. But her mother-in-law clearly did not. The couple chose a different girl’s name on the list, naming their daughter Abigail instead. “What amuses me is that today Charlotte is one of my daughter’s favorite names for dolls!” LeBreton says. Discuss conflicting cultural beliefs. Clashing cultural traditions can also fuel conflict when it comes to naming a baby. Madonna Chien says that her husband wanted to name their son after his father. “My mother disapproved because per Chinese tradition, it’s considered insulting to name your child after a family member. However, we explained to my mother that my Chinese father-in-law understood the intent and was okay with it,” she says. Suggest nicknames. Try appeasing a disappointed family member by offering an olive branch in the form of a nickname. “Grandparents or an aunt or other family members may have a nickname that they use in their special relationship with your child,” O’Neill says. Give it time. Stacy Weiland also met resistance

from her mother when she decided on her son’s name, which is Andrew. “My mother wanted me to name him after my grandmother and grandfather. But I didn’t like them very much so I didn’t want to name my child after them. My mother wouldn’t refer to my son by his name for about a month,” Weiland says. Weiland gave her mother time to come around to her son’s name and advises other parents to do the same.“This is your child. You are going through a lot of big changes and sleepless nights. No one has a right to demand a particular name and give you more stress,” she says. Politely ignore. What do you do about strangers who disparage your child’s name? Lisa Cash Hanson and her husband chose the name Matilda for their daughter because they felt it was unique. “It was something in my heart that she would be named Matilda and it stuck,” says Hanson, who is an author, business coach and founder of MompreneurMogul.com. She was surprised

when her daughter’s name didn’t ring well with others. Friends, family and even strangers, made faces and said, “that’s too old fashioned” or “she is going to get picked on in school” and worse, “that name is ugly.” “We’re seeing an epidemic of bad baby-name manners,”Wattenberg says. “As names become more diverse and creative, there’s simply less agreement on what makes a good name. If someone is flat-out rude, chilly politeness and a change of subject is the best move.” Hello...My name is____. Many parents say the best strategy they’ve found to manage feedback is to say nothing at all or plead indecision and announce the baby’s name after the birth. At that point, the focus will be on your adorable baby, and her name may seem less up for debate. Freelance writer Christa Melnyk Hines is the mom of two boys, with perfectly suited names. She is the author of Confidently Connected: A Mom’s Guide to a Satisfying Social Life.

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At Camp AquaNuts, you can experience all this and more! Each week features a new theme to explore in the afternoon, and a morning full of fun in the ocean and pool! Coast Camp for Teens is also available with surfing, Science and more! Located in the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, Manalapan. Call 561-540-4833 or visit www.aquanutskids.com to get more information about camp prices and to sign up! The Armory Art Center Summer Art Camp runs from June 6 – Aug. 12 from 9am – 4:30pm and is filled with fun, creativity, character development and self-esteem initiatives. Innovative theme weeks will include drawing, painting, sculpture, jewelry, fashion, ceramics, and printmaking as a major focus enhanced with music, dance, games and team building. $225 – $275 per week. Visit www.armoryart.org or call 561-8321776 for more details on weekly themes and registration. Boca Museum Art School Camp Weekly art camp for ages 5-12 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Early and after care available. Popular camp lead by professional art educators who inspire creativity in a low teacher/ student ratio environment. Fun projects each week include cartooning and anime, painting, wood sculpture, portraiture, Meet the Masters, and Green Week. For more information call 561392-2503 or visit www.bocamuseum. org/artschool. Bootz Cultural Arts Center is a FUN, art studio for all ages.

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Boynton Beach Recreation & Parks Dept. Satisfy your child’s inner craving for adventurous activities, field trips, camp rivalry days, crafts and weekly guests. Free breakfast (certain camps) and lunch! Everyone receives a free tshirt! Swimming on Mondays. Fun for everyone! Affordable! 6 different locations! June 13 – Aug. 5 from 7:30am – 5:30pm. Summer Camp Fees: $500 residents and $625 non-residents. Art Camp Fees: $575 residents, $720 nonresidents. Register at Intracoastal Park Clubhouse, 2240 N Federal Hwy, Tuesday through Saturday 10am – 2pm. Boynton Beach School of Music, Dance & Drama Enrich your child’s summer and keep them active with a wide variety of summer camps to choose from. Our week long summer camps include music, dance, drama and instrument playing with a performance of our Broadway Style Musical on the last day of camp. Students can explore and learn many new things. Camps run from 9-4 with beforecare and aftercare available. Private summer music lessons are also available for piano, voice, guitar, drums, violin, flute and clarinet. Located in Boynton Beach. 561-585-2222 or www.boyntonmusicdance.com.

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Camps, Fishing Camps, Lacrosse Camp, Sk8 Camps & Trips, Swim Lessons and Counselor-in-Training Program. For complete details and to register visit www.wpb.org/CityParks or call 561-8044900. Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe Mad Science Camp for Pre-K and School Age! PRE-K (June 6-10 & July 11-15): My First Lab! Through hands-on discovery preschoolers learn about creepy creatures, dinosaurs and astrology. (June 20-24 & July 25-29): Let’s Get Growing! Preschoolers will discover how, why, and where things grow, and learn about weather, seeds and creepy crawlers. SCHOOL AGE entering 1st-5th in fall (June 13-17 & July 18-22): Explorers & Inventors - Each day campers will be given a series of challenges (flying contraptions, gizmo prototypes, Light Saber and more) which must be overcome using basic materials, simple machines, tips from world famous inventors and their mind. All camps include Mad Science, mid-morning snack, lunch and Indoor Playground. Downtown at the Gardens, PGA. For more information visit www.CoolBeansPlayCafe.com or call 561-627-1782. Craft Haus All summer long Craft Haus offers creative art camps that are both intellectually and physically interactive for ages 5-12! Join us for drawing, painting, mosaic, sculpture, ceramic, glass fusion, and more! This summer travel around the world with us! Advance registration required. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Suite 4102, Palm Beach Gardens. 561.630-3450 or www. crafthauspalmbeach.com.

Doodle Bugs Your child can spend one week or the entire summer participating in our exciting summer camp. Doodle Bugs! provides a safe, supervised environment that keeps children active through creative learning and fun activities. We offer day camps geared towards children 3-5 and a school age camp geared towards children 5-12. Our camps include awesome theme-related events, various clubs, special guests and field trips (for kindergarten-bound and up). We also provide breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks. For more information, visit doodlebugs.com.

2016 Camp Season

8 Themed Summer Sessions & Camp Weekly themes include Inside Out, Prince/Princesses, Pirates/Fairies, Harry Potter/Magic, Descendants, Sponge Bob, American Girl Goes to Paris and Grease Jr! Daily Classes in Acting, Dance, Music and Art! All camp weeks for boys and girls ages 4-10 from 9 AM - 4 PM in Jupiter. $250 per week ($225 sibling discount). Before May 1 early registration price is $225. To Register www.abbysperformingarts.com Phone: Abby Pantalone 561-307-5100 (Call or Text) Email: abbysperformingarts@gmail.com

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Have you ever dreamed of spending your summer splashing in the waves, or learning how to paddle board and surf? At Camp AquaNuts, you can experience all this and more! Each week features a new theme to explore in the afternoon, and a morning full of fun in the ocean and pool! Coast Camp for Teens is also available with surfing, Science and more! Located in the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, Manalapan.

Ages 5 - 14 1 session - $350 4 session package -$1,200 Lunch package available - $45 per week Session 1 June 6th - June 10th Science

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BLAST while they learn in a fun, supportive environment. Children ages 6 - 14, will be able to solve Minecraft engineering challenges, battle robots, build & launch rockets, race dragsters, create their own sailboat and more as they learn the science behind it all. Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm (extended hours available). Multiple Palm Beach County locations are available. Please register early since camps fill up. For more information go towww. engineeringforkids.com/palmbeach or email palmbeach@engineeringforkids.net.

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Fusion Studio Dance Fitness Wellness Fusion Studio will be hosting various summer programs for 2016! With special guest teachers and choreographers, there’s always something fun happening at Fusion Studio. Summer programs will feature dance workshops, music classes, voice lessons, musical theatre, fun performances, and more! Fusion Studio prides itself on providing fun and creative ways for all ages to learn dance and get fit- parents, that means you too. Be sure to check our Facebook page for updates and special events! 1155 Main St. Suite 114 in Jupiter. For more information visit www.fusionstudiodfw.com or call 561797-8273. Genie’s Gymnastics Camp is very flexible, you can do it daily, weekly or any combination. 9 am-4 pm. Early drop off and late pick up available. 5-15 years. Camp includes gymnastics as well as activities such as arts and crafts, painting, Spanish classes, board games etc. For more information and to register call 561-8680288 or visit www.geniesgymnastics.com.

The Goddard School The Goddard School’s Summer Camp offers a broad range of programs and mini camps crafted to pique the interest and curiosity of every child; there is something for everybody! Our summer curriculum incorporates STEAM learning (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) into exciting, oneof-a-kind and fun experiences for your child every day! 2665 State Road 7, Wellington. Visit www.GoddardSchool. com/WellingtonFL or call 561-333-2020 today to enroll! Home Away From Home The summer program for 5-10 year olds at Home Away From Home has a unique blend of fun and learning in a safe and nurturing environment. Our calendar is full of busy time including exciting daily field trips, fun in campus activities, special guest visitors like the zoo, bounce houses, theme parties, water play, playground activities, visits to the park, nature walks, cooking activities and much much more! Locations in Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Palm Springs, Boynton Beach and West Palm Beach. For more information visit www. homeawayfromhomechildcare.com or call 1-877-94-CHILD (24453). Jupiter Outdoor Center Summer Camp is an adventure program for kids ages 6 – 14 years old. Campers will be kayaking,

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stand up paddleboarding, snorkeling, surfing, and skim boarding throughout amazing waterways. At the end of the week the campers can’t wait for a fun beach day! Fun programs and activities blend with curriculum and exercises, which make this camp one of the most fun and rewarding experiences for your child! For more information and to register call 561-747-0063 or visit www. jupiteroutdoorcenter.com. Kids Choice Sports, Dance and Fitness! Gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics and sports camps available. Offers campers fun and games, art and crafts, snacks, free play, bounce house, movies, lunch (included for ¾ and full day campers), and of course, LOTS of gymnastics or sports! Ages 3 & 4 may come ½ day, ages 5 and older may come ½, ¾, or full day. Early drop off and late pick ups are available. For more information call 561-998-4225 or visit www.gokidschoice. com. Be sure to sign up well in advance as space can fill up quickly! Kids Need More Art “Turn on the Art” with Kids Need More Art’s Summer Art Series for elementary aged artists! Offered from June 6th to August 12th at the Jupiter, Stuart and Wellington studio locations with a new theme every week including On & Off, Heroes & Villians, Fire & Ice, Now & Then, Trash or Treasure! Join us in West Palm Beach for our popular “Go Out and Play” Summer Art Series for artists ages 5-12 where art and nature come together from June 20th to July 22nd among the beautiful 135 acre preserve of the Pine Jog Environmental Education Center. Full and extended day options available at all locations. For more information and to register, visit www.kidsneedmoreart.com.

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Kids Wonder Lab At Kids Wonder Lab’s Summer Wonder Camp, we give kids the chance to see how much fun they can have changing the world through innovation and invention. Our lab is an active, inspiring place filled with state-ofthe-art equipment, dedicated educatormentors, friends and friends-to-be. Activities will include Robotics, 3D Design & Printing, Electronics / Circuit Design, Coding, Rockets, Engineering Challenges, Game Design, and Environmental Projects. 10101 Lantana Rd. Ste. G, Lake Worth (NW corner of 441 & Lantana). For more information call 561-249-0798 or visit www.kidswonderlab.com. The King’s Academy Camp Roar is for ages 5-12 and runs from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Before/After care also available at an additional cost. During our 8 week camp schedule campers will experience weekly themes through field trips, sports, teambuilding activities, daily devotions, silly camp songs, wacky competitions, inflatable bounce houses and slides, cheerleading, karate, computer lab, arts & crafts, ceramics, praise & worship team and drama. Special events: dress up days, talent show, camp musical, weekly skits, scavenger hunts, awards and prizes for all competitions. For more information visit www.tka.net/ summer-camp or call 561-686-4244. Lake Worth Playhouse Campers learn acting, voice, dance and stage movement through daily activities and rehearsals, which culminate in full-

scale productions of popular musicals. Campers will be engaged in studiostyle rehearsals for music, dance and production. Campers 12+ will also participate in behind-the-scenes roles and other theatre-related education. 713 Lake Ave. Lake Worth. For more information call 561-586-6410 or go to www.lakeworthplayhouse.org. Lighthouse ArtCenter Children ages 4-12 will be immersed in creativity and artistic delight during Lighthouse ArtCenter’s 46th Annual Summer Enrichment ArtCamp. Each week takes ArtCampers on a journey through a virtual ArtTime Machine, exploring famous pieces of art while revealing the history, art techniques and cultures of each time period. Kids will create

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• Weekly field trips • Team-building • Daily devotions • Themed weeks • Inflatable bounce houses and slides • Cheerleading • Karate • Computer lab • Ceramics • Praise & worship • Drama • Dress-up days • Talent show • Scavenger hunts • Awards and prizes

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masterpieces in ceramics, drawing, mixed-media, painting and sculpture. Each week ends with “music Friday” featuring local musicians. Tequesta. Call 561-748-8737 or visit www. LighthouseArts.org.

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SUMMER MUSIC ACADEMY August 1-5, 2016 Piano, Strings, Woodwinds and Brass Choral Singing and Contemporary Music for Teens Nationally-Recognized Instructors Group and Private Sessions Elementary to High School Age, Intermediate to Advanced For information, visit stgregorysepiscopal.org or call 561-395-8285

Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s Jr. Marine Biologist Summer Camp is the perfect place for your child to spend their summer. Camps include interactive activities such as snorkeling, seining and scientific projects. All camps cover sea turtles, marine life and ocean conservation. Our camps are geared towards children ages 6 through 17. Hours are Mon. – Fri., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Late pick up available. Visit www. marinelife.org/camp for more information.

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Mad Science “Summer Camps with Mad Science are the Best!” Mad Science camps offer a daily combination of discovery and exploration through fun hands-on projects and experiments. Weekly S.T.E.M. themes for ages 4-12yrs: Rockets/Robots, Inventors, & Explorers, Spy Academy, Advanced Robotics, Reactions in Action, Super Duper Science Sampler and Pre-K 1/2 day. Locations in Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens (@Cool Beans), Boca Raton, Royal Palm Beach & Coral Springs. Children have so much fun that they forget they’re learning! For more information please call 561-747-3033 or visit www.madscience.org/palmbeach. Maltz Jupiter Theatre Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts Summer Theatre Camp Robots, flying, spying, mermaids and Dr. Seuss = a super FUN summer! At Theatre Camp, young performers will act, sing, dance, learn improvisation, tell stories, make props and more. Each summer camp concludes with a unique themed showcase performance. The two largest camp shows will be performed on the Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s stage: the Senior Conservatory’s SEUSSICAL™ and the Junior Conservatory’s Disney’s Little Mermaid, Jr. Cost begins at $175. Ages 5 – 18. Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. June 6 - August 5. 1001 East Indiantown Road, Jupiter. Visit www.jupitertheatre.org/ classes-and-camps or call (561) 5752672 for more information. Don’t forget to tell them you saw their camp in PB Parenting Summer Camp Directory!

LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER

46th Annual Summer Enrichment

ArtCamp Travel Through Time in the ArtTime Machine!

Weekly sessions for ages 4 to 12

June 6 to August 12, 2016

Pre-care, after-care and scholarships available Ceramics • Drawing • Mixed Media Painting • Sculpture • Music Fridays Register at LighthouseArts.org School of Art: (561) 748-8737 395 Seabrook Road, Tequesta

PIRATES IN THE GARDEN

SUMMER CAMP FOR KIDS K – 5TH GRADE Monday – Friday • 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM June 13 – 17, 2016 Members: $175 • Non-Members: $200 Your children will discover the special places and magical spaces of Mounts Botanical Garden. Our Nature Camp offers playful and creative opportunities, using a mix of nature exploration, science activities, art, stories and games and more throughout this weeklong nature program.

For more information, call 561-233-1757 or visit mounts.org

Moosey’s Adventures in Learning Camp Moosey’s FREE REGISTRATION is an awesome place to be this summer! WITH THIS AD! Come join us for a summer filled with activities and adventures. There are weekly trips (such as Lion Country and Ages 5–15 Calypso), weekly themes, water fun JUNE 6TH – AUGUST 12TH at Village Park, 11700 Pierson Rd through games, science experiments, cooking, arts and crafts, Olympic Weekly, M–F | 8 am – 6 pm $160 resident, $185 non-resident games, woodworking, golf lessons and more. Camp runs from 8:00am – Daily Activities 5:30pm. Located on Okeechobee Blvd. in • Athletics Loxahatchee at the Red Barn Plaza. • Arts & Craft s License # 50-51-1607518. ENROLLMENT • Animal Exhibits FEE WAIVED IF REGISTER BEFORE MAY • Enter tainment 6! For information call 561-383-5027 or • Field Trips visit www.mooseyspreschool.com. • Magicians ALL DAY

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Mountaineer’s School of Autism Climbing the Mountain Together. 5 WellingtonFL.gov/SummerCamp (561) 791-4005 weeks of summer fun for kids with autism and dual diagnosis, also open to non ASD siblings. Come join us for activities that promote social play, communication, and sensory integration within a safe and caring environment. Includes activities, behavior/speech/occupational therapy and social skills instruction. Session 1 – June 27-July 22. Session 2 – July 25 – (8:00am – 3:00pm) August 19. 8:30am – 3:00pm, extended Session 1- June 27, 2016 – July 22, 2016 care available. 3151 N. Military Trail, West Session 2 – July 25, 2016 – August 19, 2016 – 3:00pm) CAMP OPEN TO(8:00am STUDENTS WITH AUTISM AND Palm Beach. For more information call NON ASD SIBLINGS Session 1- June 27, 2016 – July 22, 2016 561-932-3938 or visit www.MSAINC.org. Session 2Per – July 25, 2016 – August Session Fee - $800 19, 2016

Extended Care Available to 6:00pm $200 per session New Student Registration - $125

CAMP OPEN TO STUDENTS WITH AUTISM AND NON ASD SIBLINGS Per Session Fee - $800 Extended Care Available to 6:00pm Fee Includes: $200 per session All Activities New Student Registration - $125 All Supplies

Behavior/Speech/Occupational Therapy Includes: SocialFee Skills Instruction All Activities All Supplies Behavior/Speech/Occupational Therapy Social Skills Instruction

561-932-3938 www.MSAINC.org

Mounts Botanical Garden Nature Camp Pirates in the Garden summer camp for kids K– 5TH Grade! Your children will discover the special places and magical spaces of Mounts Botanical Garden. Our Nature Camp offers playful and creative opportunities, using a mix of nature exploration, science activities, art, stories and games and more throughout this

weeklong nature program. Monday – Friday • 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM June 13 – 17, 2016. Members: $175 • Non-Members: $200. For more information, call 561-2331757 or visit mounts.org. Movement Arts Dance Academy Keep your dancer moving this summer at our exciting Dance Camps and Dance Intensives! This summer we are offering Morning Camps (ages 3-5), Full Day Camps (ages 5-11) or Dance Intensives for the more serious dancer (ages 8 & up). Choose from fun weekly camp themes such as “Broadway Bound,” “Dancers to the Core” and “Posh Tea Party.” Discounts are given on multiple weeks for Full Day Camps, which also include a pizza party and performance on Fridays. Morning Camps will include snack and dress up items to take home. Camps

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Available for ages 5-12 Projects include pottery, mosaic, watercolor, acrylic and more!

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include classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop and more along with arts & crafts and games. Dancers looking to step up their training this summer may want to check out our Dance Intensives. Also offered this summer - weekly dance classes and private music lessons in Piano and Voice. Don’t miss out on all the fun! We are located at 1241 N. State Road 7, Suite 11, Royal Palm Beach. For more info call 561-792-9757 or visit www. movementartsdanceacademy.com.

Palm Beach County Aquatics Camp Explore the world of •Shark Feedings•Admission Tues Tues-Sat Sat atis10:30am Sundaysages at 1:30pm only $4 and per person 3 and up. aquatics this summer •Admission is only $4 per person ages 3 and up. For more information ormation call: 561-274-7263 561 or visit our website at: at one of Palm Beach For more information ormation call: 561-274-7263 561 or visit www.sandowayhouse.org our website at: 142 S. Ocean Blvd. www.sandowayhouse.org County’s swimming pools! Participants 142 S. Ocean Blvd. For more info call 561.274.7263 will enjoy a wide range of aquatic or visit our website at www.sandoway.org activity such as kayaking, snorkeling, 142 S. Ocean Blvd. • Delray Beach relay races and other water related Hours: games and activities as well as field Tues.-Sat. 10 am-4 pm Sundays 12 pm-4pm trips to exciting destinations such as Peanut Island and Planet Air! For more information call Aqua Crest Pool (2787104), the Lake Lytal Family Aquatic Center (561-233-1426) or the North Open Play • Birthday Parties County Aquatic Complex (561-745-0241) Break Time • Private Play Dates • Classes or visit us online at pbcSplash.com. Delray Beach, FL 33483 Hours: Tues-Sat 10am-4pm 4pm Sundays: 12pm-4pm 12pm Delray Beach, FL 33483 Hours: Tues-Sat 10am-4pm 4pm Sundays: 12pm-4pm 12pm

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For more info call 561.868.0288 6752 Lantana Rd Ste B • Lake Worth Between Jog Road & Hagen Ranch Road

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Palm Beach Ice Works Learn to Skate or Play Hockey. Summer is HOT but Camp is COOL at Palm Beach Ice Works! Join us for a week full of fun, skating (two ice sessions daily), arts & crafts, games and more! Space is limited. June 20-24; July 11-15; August 1-5. 8:30am – 2:30pm. $275 Monday –Friday. Pizza party lunch provided each Friday. 1590 N. Florida Mango, WPB. For more details call 561-656-4046 or visit www. pbiw.org. Summer Youth College – Palm Beach State College at Boca Raton, Lake Worth

and Palm Beach Gardens - Give your kids ages 8-14 a unique college experience full of fun and learning without the pressure of grades, homework or tests! Build their schedule based on what fuels their passion – arts, languages, robotics, STEM, computers, sports, and much, much more! Classes run MondayThursday. For dates, classes, costs and registration, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/ SYC or call 561-862-4730 in Boca Raton, 561868-3909 in Lake Worth, or 561-207-5709 in Palm Beach Gardens. The Summer Youth Arts Program at Palm Beach State College offers fine arts workshops that are tailored for students ages 8-14. Students

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SUMMER CAMP BLAST 6 locations! Ages 5-10 Wellington • West Palm Beach Palm Beach Gardens Royal Palm Beach • Palm Springs Boynton Beach Embark on new adventures, make lasting friendships and create unforgettable memories this summer as you enjoy a variety of enriching, educational and outrageously fun activities! Call 1-877-94-CHILD for more information. www.homeawayfromhomechildcare.com • Exciting Field Trips • Fun in Campus Activities • Water Play • Sports • Art & Crafts • Cooking Activities • Meals Included

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can choose a workshop in Art, Film, Photography and Theatre. Our goal is to provide each student with a high quality, accessible and affordable education in a college environment without the pressure of grades, homework or tests! For more information and to register visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/syc/lakeworth. Palm Beach Zoo Come for one week or the entire summer. Each week offers a unique wildlife theme as participants experience up-close animal encounters, behind-the-scenes tours, zookeeping activities, crafts, games, and much more! For children and teens, ages 5-14. 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, MondayFriday; extended care options available. Cost: $230-$305 per week; additional fees apply for extended care and zoo lunch. Wildlife Conservation Academy Camp for Teens (15-17) Cost: $320-$355 per week. For more information visit www.palmbeachzoo.org or call 561-5330887. Play by Play Sports Broadcasting Camp June 13-17 at FAU. Has your child ever dreamed about calling a last second, game-winning shot? Now is their chance. The award winning sports broadcasting camp for boys and girls 10-18 returns to South Florida. Kids will learn from the pros while meeting sports celebrities. Make sports anchor, play-by-play and reporting tapes. Host your own sports talk radio show and much more. Day & overnight options. Call 800-319-0884 or visit www. playbyplaycamps.com.

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Sandoway Discovery

Center Attention Camp Directors! Bring a field trip to Sandoway House and learn about classification, characteristics, habitat, adaptations, conservation, ecosystems, food chains and more through animal interactions, live fish and shark feeding presentation! Field trips are 1 1/2 hours long and cost $5.00 per child. Call now for reservations! 142 S. Ocean Blvd. Delray Beach. For more information call 561274-7263 or visit www.sandoway.org. The Science Academy Inc. Our FUN infused Science Summer Camp is for grades K-5, Monday through Friday, 8am – 5pm. For the same cost of “Day Care” or “Regular Summer Camp”, your child can be enrolled in a highly appraised Summer Camp which is a FUN, productive, learning environment. Our camps offer CHEMISTRY – PHYSICS – ROCKETRY – ROBOTICS – VIDEO GAMES AND PROGRAMMING – LEGO STOP MOTION VIDEO – MINECRAFT CLUB – OUTDOOR GAMES, SPORTS, RECREATION AND SO MUCH MORE! Two location options in Boca Raton or Delray Beach. For more information call 561-285-7552 or visit www. thescienceacademy.org. Showtime Performing Arts Theatre Audition, Act, Sing, Dance and Perform! Now in our 11th year, voted Best Academic/ Arts Program in Palm Beach County

and Best Children’s Theatre in South Florida! 10 exciting weeks for ages 3 through teens. Audition and rehearse for fully staged “Broadway” Musicals! This summer’s musicals include Alice In Wonderland, Little Shop of Horrors, The Wiz, Descendants, Pitch Perfect, The Sound of Music and Disney Princes and Princesses! 9am-3pm with early and after care 8am-6pm. Dance, acting and voice classes after camp only $10 per class summer special! For details, discounts and registration visitwww.showtimeboca.com or call 561-394-2626.

Morning camps for 3-5 year olds • Full Day Camps for 5 & up Dance Intensives for 8 & up • Summer Dance Classes for ages 2-adults • Private Piano & Voice lessons also available Call (561) 792-9757 or Register online www.movementartsdanceacademy.com 1241 North State Road 7, Suite 10-11 • Royal Palm Beach

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20 - July 15) and Mary Poppins (July 18 - August 12). In addition, campers have the opportunity to learn stage craft, stage management, and technical aspects of theatre. Camp takes place at the Olympic Heights High School Performing Arts Theatre in Boca Raton. Call 561-447-8829 or visit www. solchildren.org. South Florida Science Center and Aquarium Summer is made for adventure! Perfect for young scientists ages 4-14, each exciting week of camp offers hands-on exploration on a variety of topics in science, engineering and technology. The days are packed with interactive lessons, laboratories, crafts, and outside activities led by our expert Science Educators. Themes include Diggin’ Dinosaurs, Sports Science, MinecraftEDU and more! Additional information: Mon.-Fri. from 9am-4pm with before & aftercare available. Cost: $225 - $300. Register for your favorite week(s) at www. sfsciencecenter.org/camp. Southern Dance Theatre Join Southern Dance Theatre for a summer of dance and fun! Prince & Princess Dance Camp: ages 3-5. Mini Dance Camp: ages 6-8. Summer Fun Dance Camp: ages 9 -12. Summer Intensive: ages 9-18. Audition for the Summer Intensive program by appointment. Open Teen/ Adult Classes also offered throughout the summer! 1203 Knuth Road, Boynton Beach. Visit www.southerndancetheatre. com or call 561-736-9097 for more details. Don’t forget to tell them you saw their camp in PB Parenting Summer Camp Directory!

Standing Ovation Performing Arts Standing Ovation Performing Arts Our 3-Week MUSICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION CAMPS allows your child to audition, rehearse, sing, dance, act, costume, work with sets & props and more! Productions include: Legally Blonde Jr (July 5-22), Disney’s Peter Pan Jr. (June 13-July 1), and Disney’s Aladdin Jr. (July 25-Aug. 12). Ages 6-16, 10am – 3pm extended care available. $600 for 3 week camp. Also offering our popular 1-WEEK THEMED CAMPS from June 6th- August 12th with end of class showcase! Themes include: YouTube Video Production, Disney Cabaret, Superhero (Stage Combat & Green Screen), Puppetry, Musical Theatre, Glee Cabaret, Circus & Carnival, Vocal Cabaret, Murder Mystery Play Production, One Act Play Production. Ages 5-12, 9am – 4pm extended care available. $225 per week; discounts available for multiple weeks. Also offering 8-week summer classes, June 21-August 9. Located in Lake Worth. Call 561.734.0187 or visit www.STANDINGOH.com.

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Village of Wellington Wellington’s ALL-DAY Summer Camp runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road). Campers ages 5-15 participate in a fun-filled daily schedule of activities including athletics, arts and crafts, animal exhibits, games and entertainment, magicians, movies, rock wall climbing, field trips, visits to the Wellington Aquatics Complex and more! Registration is done in-person at Village Park. Camp is $160 per week for residents, $185 for non-residents. Register early as space fills fast! Call (561) 791-4005 for more information or go online to www.wellingtonfl.gov/ SummerCamp.

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We Rock the Spectrum Royal Palm Beach - Join us for summer camp, June 6th – August 12th. Campers will enjoy OPEN PLAY, MOVEMENT, ARTS & CRAFTS, STRUCTURED ACTIVITES & GAMES daily! Early drop offs and/or late pick ups are available if needed, through BREAK TIME! We Rock the Spectrum - ROYAL PALM BEACH offers a safe, nurturing and sensory friendly environment for ALL kids. Our indoor gym includes a zipline, suspended equipment, trampoline, indoor play structures and more! For more information call 561-508-7577, or visit www. WeRocktheSpectrumRPB.com. The Wonder Gym There is

something for everyone at the Wonder Gym this summer! A weekly summer camp for children ages 3-8. Choose a half day or full day option priced between $120-$180 per week. Themed weeks will include gymnastics, sports, yoga, martial arts, dance, arts and crafts, games, special guests and more! We will offer 6 weeks of Engineering for Kids Specialty Camps for Children ages 6-14 (call for more details). Call now to register, 561877-8231. www.thewondergym.com. YMCA of Boca Raton and Boynton Beach Adventure awaits at YMCA Summer Camp… make this summer one your kids will never forget! Campers will have the time of their lives as they swim, play, learn new skills each week, meet new friends, enjoy field trips and FUN on-site entertainment and so much MORE! Our Y Summer Camp offers well-operated programs and provides a powerful experience in personal growth while keeping kids active and learning during the summer (oh, and it’s fun too!). Independence, self-esteem, friendship, acceptance, new skills, success, laughter and fun are outcomes you can expect for your camper! Visit: http://www.ymcaspbc.org/ camp/.

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Sun. April 24th from 11 AM - 3 PM at the South Florida Science Center & Aquarium Meet over 40 camps in person and gather information and ask questions all while the kids have a fun time at The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium! Patty Shukla will be performing twice during the day and we will have face painting, characters, arts and crafts and more! Save the Date - Sunday April 24th from 11 AM - 3 PM! Plan to arrive early as the first 200 adults are FREE. After that adults are only $7 (normally $16.95). Children are FREE all day to this event!

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Mondays 3 PM - 5 PM Monday Madness at Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe Check-in between 3 - 5 PM when admission is just $5! (regularly $10.95). Plus, free face painting! For more info call 561.627.1782. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens #3115 Palm Beach Gardens.

for days, “Kids Choice Sports” can cater to all of your gymnastics needs. We offer “Mommy & Me” classes, Beginner classes for all ages, and Intermediate & Advanced classes. Please call 561.998.4225 or visit www.gokidschoice. com for a full schedule and pricing. 6500 W Rogers Circle #1000 Boca Raton.

Tuesdays 11:30 AM LITTLE HANDS, Tuesdays 9:30BIG ART Schoolhouse Children’s 10:30 AM Open Museum & Learning Center - New Splash Play at and exciting projects show off children’s Small Fish Big creativity as they learn and create many Fish Swim School - Enjoy some quality different forms of art from murals to clay time in our warm indoor pool - let your formation. Suitable for ages 3 - 5. Price: little fish swim or play on deck with our Museum Members: $3, Non-Members: water tables. No Registration Required. $4 + paid admission. BIRTHDAY PARTIES Space is limited. Members are free, non-members are $5. Exhibits, party room & plenty of fun! Please register in advance. For more info Special Saturday & Sunday packages available. For more info call 561.818.7946. 346 Pike Where learning is an adventure! go to www.schoolhousemuseum.org. Road #3, WPB Tuesdays Thursdays • 4 PM 10:30 AM and Yoga and Art for Wednesdays Young Hearts This 2 PM - Sensational Story: A Story class is open to all ages with an adult. We ‘n More at Schoolhouse Children’s will do a yoga activity and a related art Museum & Learning Center No activity. Royal Office Park Suite 120, 420 need to sit still as a statue for this story. South State Rd. 7 Royal Palm Beach. Instructors brings children’s books to For more information, additional class life through interactive performance, schedule and or to register go to www. singing, movement and props. An bootzculturalartscenter.com. engaging art activity complements each BIRTHDAY PARTIES Thursdays 11 AM -12 Exhibits, party room & plenty of fun! session. FREE for Museum Members and Special Saturday & Sunday packages available. PM Fridays 11 AM -12 Where with learning is anMuseum adventure! admission for FREE paid PM and Saturdays at Non-Members. For more info go to www. 11 AM -12 PM or 2 PM schoolhousemuseum.org -3PM Tiny Kids Need More Art - Ages Kids Choice Sports, 2-4, Kids Need More Art in Jupiter Dance, and Fitness invites toddlers and moms (or dads!) Indoor Playground to join them at their bright, colorful, Whether your child and fun studio space for some creative has just begun to walk or can cartwheel together-time. Class is $15, register at 54 April 2016 | PB Parenting | 129 E Ocean Avenue | Boynton Beach, FL 33435

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www.kidsneedmoreart.com/jupiter/tiny-kids/. Other times available at their Stuart location. Saturdays 11 AM - 12 PM KIDZ AcroDance Combo at Showtime A unique, FUN combination of acro, floor gymnastics, and dance variations. Students will develop a greater sense of body awareness, rhythm, flexibility and coordination through a multidisciplinary approach. Ages 3-7. Visit www. showtimeboca.com. Saturdays 10:45 AM - 12:45 PM & 6-8 PM and Sundays 2 PM - 4 PM Family Skate at Palm Beach Ice Works Stay cool even when it is hot outside at Palm Beach Ice Works - fun for the whole family! Times may vary. Check www.pbiw.org for additional times. Admission $10, Skate Rental $3. Located at 1590 N Florida Mango Rd • West Palm Beach. 561.656.4046.

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Every Friday at 3 PM Fun Fridays at Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe Come celebrate every Friday Pediatric Dentistry with Cool Beans for Fun Friday! Each week Specializing in Dentistry forAdolescents Infants, and Children, Adolescents for Infants, Children, those with Special Health Care n a different activity promoting learning, Specializing in Dentistryand those with Special Health Care needs imagination, physical activity and more will be Michael J. Roseff, DMD, Michael J. Roseff, DMD, LLC LLC taking place. These are classes you don’t want Pediatric Dentist Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry Delicious Town Center Flickr Twitter FL 33472 Retweet Boynton Beach, to miss! $14.95 includes all-day admission or $6 Canyon 8784 Boynton Beach Blvd, #103, Boynton Beach, FL 33472 561-732-8333 for the class only. Call to register - 561.627.1782. ph# 561-732-8333 fax# 561-732-8375 roseffpediatricdentistry@comcas www.roseffpediatricdentistry.com 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens #3115 PBG. Facebook

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CalendaR Fri., April 1 • 6 - 9 PM Kids Night Out at Small Fish Big Fish Swim School Drop the kids off for dinner and fun! They burn off energy. You pick them up after you have had some adult time. $35 per child 10% off for siblings. For more information please call 561.818.7946. 346 Pike Road #3 West Palm Beach.

Sat., April 2, 9 • 4 PM at Showtime Performing Arts Theatre Legally Blonde Jr. The Musical - Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, Legally Blonde, Jr. follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles law school, stereotypes, snobbery, and selfempowerment in pursuit of her dreams and finds that books and looks aren’t mutually exclusive. Call 561.394.2626 or visit www. showtimeboca.com for tickets or more information. 503 SE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton.

Fri., April 1 • 6 -10 PM - Parents Night Out at South Florida Science Museum Center & Aquarium Drop your children off for a fun night of science! The night includes hands-on science experiments, a science-related craft, exploration of the Science Center and Sat., April 2 • 5:30 - 9:30 Aquarium, a pizza dinner and a full dome PM Kid’s Night Out: planetarium show. Cost is $30 per child April Fools, Tricks and (each additional child is $15). Suitable for Magic at the Palm Beach ages 4 - 12. To register your child please call Gardens JCC Kids need (561) 832-2026. The Science Center is located nights out just as much as their parents do. at 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. One Saturday night a month, the Mandel JCC will offer a special themed night out for Sat., April 2 • children ages 3 - through 5th grade. Pizza 10 AM - 2 PM dinner and snacks will be provided. The Princesses & cost is $30 for Members and $35 for Guests. Super Heroes Day at the Schoolhouse $25/Sibling; $45/Day of Registration. For Museum Learning Center Princesses more information or to register please call & Super Heroes take over the Children’s 561.712.5200 or visit www.jcconline.com. Museum once again. Join us for ice cream, 5221 Hood Road, Palm Beach Gardens. face painting, crafts, music, games and activities and more. Meet princesses Sat., April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • 9 AM - 1 PM and super heroes and real local heroes – West Palm Beach Greenmarket The firefighters and policemen. Also, Princess area’s first and premier greenmarket BIRTHDAY PARTIES Exhibits, party room & plenty of fun! Fiona will& Sunday perform songs from Shrek the located on the scenic West Palm Beach Special Saturday packages available. Where learning is an adventure! Musical. Tickets are $3 for Museum members Waterfront. Guests can shop from 80 local in advance and at the door; and $5 for community vendors selling fresh produce, non-members in advance and $6 at the exotic plants and flowers, herbs and spices, door. For more information go to www. baked goods, gourmet and specialty foods, schoolhousemuseum.org. 129 E Ocean Ave, coffee and teas, and so much more. Also Boynton Beach. features unlimited mimosas for $10, free 56 April 2016 | PB Parenting | 129 E Ocean Avenue | Boynton Beach, FL 33435

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kids activities, live music and monthly chef showcases. Admission is free and the market is pet-friendly. Parking is free in the Banyan and Evernia city garages during market hours. Visit www.wpb.org/events for details. 101 S Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach. Sun., April 3 • 1 - 4 PM Summer Intensive Program Auditions at Southern Dance Theatre For serious dancers, ages 9-18, we will have a summer intensive program by audition only. This progressive curriculum includes: ballet, pointe, variations, modern, jazz, contemporary, leaps and turns, choreography, and much more. Call 561.736.9097 to reserve your spot. 1203 Knuth Road, Boynton Beach. Tues., April 5, 12 • 10 11 AM Open House at Homelink Education of the Palm Beaches Homelink Education provides academic and enrichment classes to homeschoolers of all ages. Learn more about the programs we offer during our open house. Students are welcome to attend with parents. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP at www.homelinkeducation.com or call 561.801.4337 for more information. Located at Iglesia Familiar Church 855 Jog Road, West Palm Beach. Tues., April 5, 12, 19, 26 • 4 - 7:30 PM LEGO Mindstrom Robotics Club at Kids Wonder Lab Kids tackle tech challenges by building better robots and use Scratch-style software to program them. For more information call 561.249.0798 or visit www.kidswonderlab. com. 10101 Lantana Rd, Lake Worth.

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Sun., April 6 • 1 - 4:30 PM LEGOmania at the Mandel Library Join us for an afternoon of Lego fun! Watch the Lego Movie and create a Lego masterpiece. For kids ages 4 - 12. For more information call KidSpace at 561.868.7703. 411 Clematis St, West Palm Beach. Wed., April 6 • 10 AM - 11 AM Picnic with the Animals Toddler Workshop at Palm Beach Zoo (Geared toward 2 year-olds).You might not like bugs for breakfast, but many of our animals do! Learn about what animals eat in the wild and in the Zoo. Age-specific crafts and activities are designed to excite and intrigue your child. Workshops include up-close animal encounters, stories, song or game, crafts, and admission to the zoo. One adult is required to attend the program with

Calendar children. Pre-registration is required. For more information call 561.533.0887 or visit www.palmbeachzoo.org. 1301 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach. Wed., April 6 • 5 - 9 PM Family Nights with Food Truck Invasion and Music at Sunset Cove Join us every 1st and 3rd Wednesday for Family Nights with Food Truck Invasion. The event features rotating live music and a large collection of Food Trucks on site! The featured music is by Steven Vincent Cluthe and begins at 7 PM. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. Free admission. Sunset Cove Amphitheater is located in Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park at 20405 Amphitheater Circle, Boca Raton. Wed., April 6, 13, 20, 27 • 10:30 AM Hatchling Tales at Loggerhead Marinelife Center The Hatchling Tales program is geared towards toddlers with a natural curiosity for marine life and sea turtles. In this free, ocean-inspired program, children will enjoy an ocean-themed story coupled with a themed craft to create and take home. This program is designed to cater to young families in the community by offering a new story and craft each session. Call 561.627.8280 for more information. 14200 U.S. Highway One, Juno Beach. Thurs., April 7, 14, 21, 28 • 5 - 9:30 PM Food Truck Invasion at the Wellington Amphitheater Kick back with family and friends and sample an array of foods and desserts. Families, patrons, and parkgoers are invited to bring picnic blankets to the Amphitheater grounds to enjoy their purchases. 12100 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. 58 April 2016 | PB Parenting |

Fri., April 8 • 10 - 11:30 AM Stories in the Garden at Mounts Botanical Gardens “Our Beautiful Butterflies” Celebrate the eleventh year of Stories in the Garden by bringing your young ones (ages 2 - 6) to these FREE nature-themed programs co-sponsored by the Palm Beach Library System. They’ll love the interactive stories, songs and learning activities in the Garden. Programs are held rain or shine. No reservations required, except for parties of six or more. A craft activity to culminate each day will be reserved for the first 30 registrants. Please call 561.233.1757 for more information. 531 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Fri., April 8 • 6 - 9 PM Kid’s Night Out at Kids Need More Art in Jupiter Join us for a night of fun, creativity, and art appreciation! Young artists will look at the work of famous artists and create their own masterpiece in that style using some of the same techniques. The evening includes Master Artist themed art projects, games and other activities, pizza, snacks, and refreshments. Ages 5 - 9 are welcome. Price is $25 each child. Ask about sibling or group discounts. For more information visit www. kidsneedmoreart.com or call 561.746.4576. Fri., April 8 • 7:30 PM Free Movie at the Wellington Amphitheater The Peanuts Movie (G). Please bring seating. For more information call 561.753.2484.12100 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. Fri., April 8 • 8 PM Screen on the Green at Waterfront Commons Inside Out (PG).

Bring a blanket or a chair and purchase “movie time” popcorn, snacks and beverages from our stocked concession stand. The event is free and is held on the 2nd Friday of Every Month at Waterfront Commons in West Palm Beach. Sat., April 9 • 10 AM - 11 AM Picnic with the Animals Toddler Workshop at Palm Beach Zoo (Geared toward three and four year-olds).You might not like bugs for breakfast, but many of our animals do! Learn about what animals eat in the wild and in the Zoo. Age-specific crafts and activities are designed to excite and intrigue your child. Workshops include up-close animal encounters, stories, song or game, crafts, and admission to the zoo. One adult is required to attend the program with children. Workshops for 3 and 4 year olds include a snack. Pre-registration is required. For more information call 561.533.0887 or visit www.palmbeachzoo.org. 1301 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach. April 10th: The Happiest Baby on the Block Learn an extraordinary approach to calm your baby in our fun and interactive Happiest Baby Class. Preregistration required. Lake Worth. Call Kristin at 561.951.0404 or visit www. TheWiseWomensSanctuary.com. Sat., April 16 • 8 - 9 AM Great American Clean Up at Loggerhead Marinelife Center Join thousands of volunteers of all ages across America who will be taking part in efforts to clean up and improve their local communities. Following 1-hour of cleaning the beach, join us for a light bite sponsored by Whole Foods Market in Palm

Beach Gardens. Help us keep the very beach that our turtles call home free from trash and litter. Complimentary breakfast and beverages will be served. Remember to please bring a bucket (if you have one) to collect the trash. Call 561.627.8280 for more information. 14200 U.S. Highway One, Juno Beach.

Sat., April 16, 23, 30 • 4 PM Disney’s High School Musical 2 at Showtime Performing Arts Theatre The Wildcats are back! School’s out and East High School hoops star Troy Bolton, A-student Gabriella Montez and the rest of the Wildcats get ready for a summer vacation. All changes when drama queen Sharpay Evans uses her dad’s connections to get Troy a job at their ritzy country club and a chance at a scholarship. $10 Children under 12, $14 Adults. Limited Seating. Reservations are highly recommended. Call 561.394.2626 or visit www.showtimeboca.com. 503 SE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton. Sat., April 16 • 9 AM - 4 PM Drop it, Thrill it, Float it, Launch it, Clean it at South Florida Science Museum Center & Aquarium Join us for an annual engineering design competition jointly presented to all students by the Florida Engineering Society & the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium. $5,000 in cash and prizes awarded to winners in elementary, middle and high school categories! Special prize for the school with the most participants. Registration fee is $3. For more information please call 561.832.2026. The Science Center is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. | PBParenting.com | April 2016

Sat., April 16 • 10 AM - 2 PM Healthy Kids Day at the YMCA Join us for a kids fun run and triathlon, “Y” bike safety demonstrations and free helmet giveaways, sports clinics, swimming lessons, rock climbing wall, health screenings, bounce houses, obstacle courses, face painting, petting zoo, DJ/entertainment, food trucks and more! New Y Members also enjoy a $0 joining fee on Y memberships and 10% off summer camp registration the day of the event. Located at both the Peter Blum Family Y in Boca Raton and the DeVosBlum Family Y in Boynton Beach. For more information contact the Boca Raton Y at 800.250.1987 or the Boynton Beach Y at 800.322.8453.

954.752.7571 or email pginer@esaeducation.com for more information. 10193 NW 31st Street, Coral Springs.

Sun., April 17 • 4 - 7 PM Village of Wellington’s Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration Learn about recycling, composting, and respecting the earth. The celebration features live music, local vendors showcasing earth friendly products, free samples, and giveaways. This year the Wellington Council is planting a Paradise Tree in honor of Arbor Day. This event is free. The Wellington Amphitheater is located at 12100 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington.

Sat., April 23 • 10 AM - 1 PM Kids in the Kitchen at South Florida Science Museum Center & Aquarium Join us for our healthy eating and exercise fair! It’s sure to be an amazing day of fun and healthy activities. Interactive and informational booths relating to good health, fitness, and the preparation of nutritious, delicious food will be available. Also included will be exercise demonstrations and health and food-related games with prizes. All activities are free! Ages 4 - 12. For more information please call 561.832.2026. The Science Center is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach.

Tues., April 19 • 6:30 - 8:30 PM ADHD Support Group at Atlantis Academy Coral Springs Please join the CHADD of North Broward Chapter on the third Tuesday of every month for monthly support group meetings for Children & Adults with Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder. We host experts in the field on a variety of topics. Light refreshments are served and a monthly raffle. Call Atlantis Academy Coral Springs for the schedule of speakers at

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Sat., April 23 • 8 - 10 AM Great American Clean Up Day at Sandoway Discovery Center Join us at Sandoway Park (directly north of the Sandoway House) for our annual Great American Beach Clean Up! Please pre-register with the Sandoway Discovery Center at 561.274.7263. Then aftewards, come join us for fun, Earth Day themed activities and crafts! See our shark feeding at 10:30 AM and stay to watch our alligator feeding at 1 PM and stingray feedings at 2:30 PM. Earth Day at Sandoway is free with $5.00 admission. 142 South Ocean Boulevard, Delray Beach.

Sat., April 23 • 4:30 - 9 PM Food Truck Safari at Palm Beach Zoo Explore the Zoo to see your favorite animals and eat from your favorite food trucks. For more information call 561.533.0887 or visit www.palmbeachzoo.org. 1301 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach.

Sat. April 23 •6:30 PM School 129 E Ocean Avenue | Boynton Beach, FL 33435 (561) 742-6780 | www.schoolhousemuseum.org house Bash benefiting the Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center - An evening of food and libations with live music by the Party Dogs & more! Plus silent auction. Dressy casual $75 per a person. RSVP by April 15. RSVP - https://www.schoolhousemuseum. org/Schoolhouse%20Bash Sun. April 24 • 11 AM Exhibits, party room & plenty of fun! – 3 PM PB Special Saturday & Sunday packages available. Where learning is an adventure! Parenting’s 2nd annual Summer Camp Expo at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium Come get information on over 40 local summer camps from throughout Palm Beach County and have some fun while you’re at it! There will be representatives from camps covering all areas of interest including Art, Sports, Gymnastics, Science, Outdoors, Theatre, Horse, Music, Technology, Ice Skating, Wildlife, Swimming, Photography, Dance and so much more. It will be a day of family fun! Entertainment for kids will include TWO shows by Patty Shukla, Arts and Crafts with Kids Need More Art, Character Meet and Greets, Face Painting, Fun Science Experiments in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering and Technology with The Science Academy and more! Plus come play “Passport to Summer” for a chance to win a free week of summer camp! (up to a $250 value) First 200 Adults are FREE to the event thanks to Brian D. Guralnick Injury Lawyers. Children are FREE to this event and Adults are only $7. The South Florida Science Center is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. For more info go to www. facebook.com/events/1048679048526161.

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Sun., April 24 • 11 AM - 5 PM Sweet Corn Fiesta at Yesteryear Village There will be lots of the world’s best sweet corn, live music, kids games and rides as well as lots of other yummy food and beverages. Kids ride all day with wristband. Kids and adults corn shucking competitions, professional competitive corn eating competition, live music by Krystal River Band and free parking. Adults: $8 ($7 in advance), children ages 6-11: $5, children 5 & under: Free. Call 561.793.0333 for more information. 9067 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach. Tues., April 26 • 5 - 7 PM - GEMS Club at South Florida Science Museum Center & Aquarium “Enthusiastic Engineers ” - While having tons of fun along the way, GEMS club offers the perfect opportunity for young girls to learn and grow as they discover the exciting world of math, science, engineering and technology! GEMS Club takes place on the last Tuesday of every month from 5 - 7 PM. Dinner and refreshments will be provided. $5 registration fee per child per session. This program is for all girls in grades 3 - 8 and registration is required. Visit www. sfsciencecenter. org/gems to register. 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. Thurs., April 28 • 8:30 - 9:30 AM New Parents Group at Palm Beach Pediatrics Are you a new mom or dad? Do you want to meet other new parents? Join us on the last Thursday of the month in each office for coffee talk. Moderators will be present with experience in normal development of your new baby. Parents with children up to 1 year old are welcome. Located at all three Palm Beach Pediatrics locations. For more information call Maggie | PBParenting.com | April 2016 61

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Sat., April 30 • 11 AM or 12 PM Tea Party with Characters at Cool Beans Indoor Playground and Cafe We’ll get dressed up. We’ll have some tea. Oh what fun it will be! $15.95 includes all day admission and juice/tea, finger foods and goodies. Call 561.627.1782. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens #3115, Palm Beach Gardens.

K2 Mixed Martial Arts & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Lots of weekly events to choose from for both kids and adults (ages 4 and up). Classes run Mondays through Saturdays with multiple class times. For more information please call 561.383.5026 or visit www.k2life.com. 12946 Okeechobee Blvd., Loxahatchee. Ongoing Classes 129 E Ocean Avenue | Boynton Beach, FL 33435 (561) 742-6780 | www.schoolhousemuseum.org at Schoolhouse Museum Learning Center Space is limited. Please register in advance. For more information go to www. schoolhousemuseum.org. SENSATIONAL STORY TIME Tuesdays at 10:30 AM and Wednesdays at 2 PM Children’s books come to life through interactive performance, song, movement and props. Suitable for all ages. FREE with BIRTHDAY PARTIES paid admission. Exhibits, party room & plenty of fun! Special Saturday & Sunday packages available. LIL’ EXPLORERS – SUPER SENSORY MESSY Where learning is an adventure! PLAY Wednesdays at 3 PM Children engage in messy play while doing many things at once. Suitable for ages 2 – 4. Price per class Members: $3, Non-Members: $4 with paid admission LITTLE HANDS, BIG ART Tuesdays 11:30 AM New and exciting projects show off children’s creativity as they learn and create

many different forms of art from murals to clay formation. Suitable for ages 2 – 4. Price per class – Members: $3, Non-Members: $4 with paid admission. FABULOUS FUN FRIDAYS Fridays from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. First and Third Fridays of the month. Crafts to match the theme of the week. Suitable for ages 3 – 7. Price per class – Members: $3, Non-Members: $4 with paid admission. Ongoing at Kids Wonder Lab PRESCHOOL WONDER HOUR Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 AM - 12 PM Capture kids’ attention and feed their imagination with different and fascinating topics each week. OPEN LAB Tuesdays and Thursdays 4 - 6 PM Kids have open access to our STEM toys and equipment. Your STEMbassador will conduct a short hands-on activity during the hour to engage, explain and explore STEM. For more information call 561.249.0798 or visit www.kidswonderlab. com. 10101 Lantana Rd, Lake Worth.

Ongoing Open Play at We Rock The Spectrum Kids Gym Join us daily for open play in our gym. Cost is $12 per child and siblings are $10. Enjoy discounted sessions when you purchase membership cards. Please call ahead on Saturdays and Sundays to see if we are booked for special events or social skills. Call 561.508.7577 or email us at info@werockthespectrumrpb.com for more information. The Wise Women’s Sanctuary We offer a variety of classes and services to support women through

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all chapters of their lives. Ongoing in April: Hypnobirthing (Thursdays 7pm – 9:30pm), Fit Mamas - Yoga Inspired Prenatal Fitness (Wednesdays at 6pm and Saturdays at 9:30am), and much more. Preregistration required. Lake Worth. Call Kristin at 561.951.0404 or visit www. TheWiseWomensSanctuary.com. Ongoing Classes at CHALK Play Cafe and Studio New Ballet Classes Toddler & Tutus for 2 Years olds Wednesdays at 9 AM and Barre & Ballerinas for 3-4 year olds Mondays at 9 AM. To Book Call 561-403-5284. Check out https://www. facebook.com/CHALK-1635943063331352 for open play and other events.

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