PB Parenting June 2016

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Summer Camp Directory

The 3 P’s for Water Safety

Summer SLIM Down

Family Events Calendar

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Letter From the Publisher P. 4 PB Picks Summer Fun Picks P. 6 The 3 P’s for Water Safety Guide P. 8 Summertime SLIM DOWN P. 12

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Enriching Summer Routines That Increase Learning & Prevent The Summer Slide P. 16 Summer Kickoff Giveaway Contest P. 18 Summer Camp Directory P. 20 - 37

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Weekly Events P. 38 Family Events Calendar P. 40

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Brother and sister, Evan, 4 years old and Abby, 7 years old, of Royal Palm Beach, are ready for a fun summer together going to summer camp and traveling around enjoying fun local attractions.

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Letter From The Publisher

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Greetings, Happy Summer! You have survived another school year!

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Summer is one of my favorite times. It means mornings not waking up at 6 AM to start the early school rounds. Summer is a little easier. I get to enjoy a later start time. Perhaps I can even savor a cup of coffee on the couch.

However, with three kids under my roof, summer can be a little bit of a challenge keeping them all happy! Some weeks they go to summer camp but some weeks they have “camp mommy”. It is definitely a balance on those weeks trying to find something all three kids (ages 4, 7 and 11) agree on. To keep my sanity we always have an outing every day. Sometimes a short jaunt down to our favorite splash pad. Sometimes it can be a day trip down to Fort Lauderdale or Miami.

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The 3 P’s for Water Safety Guide BY: LIZAIDA MEDINA, M.D. BOARD CERTIFIED PEDIATRICIAN

W

e all know that kids love water, from the beautiful beaches here in Palm Beach, to our own bathtub and pools.

Water can be great fun for kids especially in summer, and, is a place where safety must always come first. Pediatrician Lizaida Medina, M.D. helps parents remember safety water tips with her 3 P’s Guide by focusing in how to prepare, protect and prevent.

Preparing in advance helps ensure that you pack and have everything you need to make it a great water day. It includes an assessment of needs like sun protection, clothing, hydration, and safety flotation devices.

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It is recommended to avoid sun exposure for babies under 6 months to prevent sunburn, and, to dress them in lightweight long pants, long sleeved shirts and brimmed hats. If adequate clothing is not available, you can apply minimal sunscreen with at least 15 SPF (sun protection factor) to small areas.

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If your child has experienced any allergic reaction after sunscreen is applied, his skin may be too sensitive to some active ingredients like PABA, oxybenzone, 4-isopropyldibenzoylmethane and cinnamates.

In these cases, physical sunscreen such as titanium dioxide and zinc oxide may be suitable.

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Stress the importance of staying hydrated and create the habit of drinking plenty of non-carbonated, sugar-free, fluids throughout the day. Children shouldn’t wait until they fill thirsty to drink water.

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Make sure your child knows never to dive into water without an adult checking first the depth of the water and for underwater objects.

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Swim lessons are highly recommended for kids. You can start getting children acquainted with water at six months of age. As an adult, learning CPR is great too.

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Blow-up “floaties”, toys, rafts and air mattress should never be used as life jackets or life preservers.

Make sure your child uses a life jacket that is the right size and is approved by the US Coast Guard and tested by Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

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Always supervise children in and around water. Whenever children are in water, an adult should be less than an arm’s length away. This includes kids close to a bathtub, pool, spa or any other open standing water. You can designate an adult “Water Watcher” for a specific period of time.

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distracted by talking on the phone, socializing, drinking alcohol, tending household chores, etc.

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Do not use a pool or spa if there are broken or missing drain covers to avoid suction and entrapment under water.

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Provide your children with an approved personal flotation device whenever riding in a boat, fishing or near a body of water.

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Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours and after sweating or swimming.

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Keep a telephone, rope or shepherd’s hook poolside in case of an emergency.

Prevention While taking preventive measures you are protecting your children and the children in our community.

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You and yours kids should shower before getting in the pool; this removes most of the dirt on your body that uses up pool chemicals.

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If you’re at the pool for the day, build in a break for kids at least every hour. Take that time to go to the bathroom and change diapers and teach your kids never to pee or poop in the water. Don’t change diapers near the poolside as this poses a risk to spread germs.

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Keep your kids out of the water if they are sick (diarrhea, runny nose, cough or pink eye). Remember, we share the water –and the germs in it- with everyone.

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A little planning goes a long way helping ensure that your family will have a safe and enjoyable experience.

If you have questions or concerns about the correct approach for Water Safety, talk to your Pediatrician.

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‘Tis the season for bikinis....or tankinis… or whatever I can fit comfortably in while still resembling some form of a bathing suit. However, I have decided to try and get into my best shape this summer and wear a… (gasp) bikini. So I met with Wellington’s fitness guru, Meghan Buser to find out how a busy mom like me can get bikini ready as soon as possible.

She told me to try out her boot camp class before our interview, and let me just say: I will be sore tomorrow! This girl knows her stuff and my arms are shaking from fatigue even as I write this article.

Meghan Buser is a mom of three and has been in the fitness industry for over 15 years. Her expertise is in personal training, group fitness and she also owned a local boot camp called, Moms Fit 4 Fun. More recently, you can find her teaching high intensity workouts at many local gyms in Wellington. Sitting down with Buser is a motivating experience in itself. She is a plethora of fitness knowledge but she also is humble and self-deprecating, which puts a fitness novice like myself at ease.

cardio machines without any results. Diet is most important in seeing those results you want. You must watch how many calories you consume in conjunction with exercise to burn the maximum amount of calories.

Buser feels to get in optimal shape you must understand that the key is 70% nutrition and 30% exercise. She sees people at the gym spending hours on

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A safe and healthy way to lose weight is by burning 500 calories per day by diet AND exercise. She also says that moderation with your diet is important. She isn’t a fan of any fad diets or elimination diets. Buser says it is important to make a lifestyle change instead of going on a “diet.” She highly suggests the app: Fitness Pal because it allows you to track how many calories you consume and also takes into account the amount of calories you burn while exercising. A few dietary tips she recommends are: •

Opt for water over fruit juices and sodas. Eat fresh fruit instead of the juice. (ie. Fresh orange instead of a glass of orange juice)

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Eat plenty of lean protein and fiber, both keep you feeling fuller longer.

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Stay away from high carbohydrate meals and sugar. Eat complex carbohydrates like brown rice, quinoa and farro.

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Eat healthy snacks throughout the day like apple slices, almonds, low fat string cheese and cottage cheese.

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Drink alcohol in moderation, or save it only for the weekends. Alcohol can lead to countless empty calories.

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Many moms hardly have any free time, and as a busy mom of four children I asked how can we get the most out of a workout in the least amount of time. Buser suggests HIIT workouts, or high-intensity interval training. HIIT training is an exercise strategy that alternates short periods of intense

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Running is better with friends! Meghan Buser front/center with her friends at a recent race group she helped organize. cardiovascular exercise followed by lessintense recovery periods. She offered an example of a HIIT workout: •

Squat jump for 20 seconds, followed with bicep curls for 30 seconds.

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High knees for 20 seconds, followed by shoulder presses for 30 seconds.

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Jumping jacks for 20 seconds, followed by lunges for 30 seconds.

*Do each circuit 3 times.

Consistency in workouts is important and Buser suggests working out 4-5 times per week. Muscles need time to rest and repair, so do not forget to have a rest day at least once or twice a week. Also, changing up your routine keeps your body guessing.

She recommends running, spinning and kickboxing, which are her favorite forms of cardio, but also insists that weight training is just as important as cardio. She says it’s crucial to weight train and sculpt your muscles. “Lean muscle mass naturally burns more calories throughout the day. That’s is why men burn fat more easily than women because they naturally have more muscle.”

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Now that we know what to do to get in shape and eat right, when do we find the time to actually workout? Buser suggests waking up and squeezing a short workout in before the house wakes up. However, that might mean waking up while it is still dark and for a person like me, that is just impossible. Late night workouts, after the house is asleep are just as good and accomplish the same weight loss.

Ultimately, it doesn’t matter when you work out, just that you are consistently getting your heart rate up for at least 30 minutes.

So that may mean waiting until after the kids are in bed, or sneaking in an at home workout during nap time. Whatever works for you, works for your overall health. Buser suggests joining a gym (if possible) where the kids can enjoy some play time in the babysitting area and you can enjoy your free time and also get in your workout. If the gym is not an option, there are many workout groups that encourage moms to bring children along with them. The Fit Mom’s club is a boot camp style group that meets on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at Village park in Wellington and children play while moms have a work out. Owner, Sarah DeHart plans a different strength training and cardio workout every time and also plans fun events throughout the month in an effort for moms and their children to socialize.

Deprivation does not mean dieting. Buser stresses the importance of still enjoying food, but just making healthier choices.

Spaghetti squash or zuchinni noodles are an excellent alternative to using pasta or spaghetti as a base. Buser recommends trying cauliflower rice as a rice substitute.

(I tried the one from Trader Joe’s and have to say, it was delicious.) Instead of using bread when making sandwiches or wraps, she says to use Romaine leaves. Remember, moderation is everything. If you are going

out to dinner and plan on having a calorieladen meal, try to have a healthier lunch.

Buser offers this final advice for people just starting a new fitness regimen, “Be consistent with your diet and workouts and don’t compare yourself to others.

Everybody is different and every BODY works differently.”

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Enriching Summer Routines That Increase Learning & Prevent The Summer Slide

BY CHRISTINA KATZ Let me guess. Your kids are going to be around at least part of the summer? Maybe they are going to camp or day camp or a workshop or summer school here and there, but some of the summer they will be home with no structured activities.

Yikes. Your first instinct might be to give them the summer off, but be careful. They may be tired from being busy all school year but kids recover quickly. Within 48 hours of summer, you will be wondering what the heck you were thinking if you let them clear their summer schedules.

But if you did, never fear, because I have a plan for you that works during summer or over any school break. Put this vacation enrichment routine into effect on the first weekday of vacation and watch your child go from listless and unmotivated to enthusiastic and engaged. Believe it or not, you can prevent the summer slide with an at-home summer enrichment program of your own making.

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through their school or local library or even create your own. We buy our daughter eight age-appropriate reading-challenge books before school gets out. The rule is she must read for at least a half-hour on weekday mornings before she can do anything else.

The half-hour often turns into an hour or even hours depending on the book. Keep your costs down by using the library or buying second-hand books or e-books.

Ban Cell Phones In The AM. In our house, phones are viewed as a privilege, not a right. As long as we pay for them, we get to model healthy cell phone behaviors no matter what the other parents are doing. So we don’t use cell phones until noon, every day, even when it’s not summer. The idea is that Samantha could be doing something enriching or creative with her brain that does not involve staring passively into a screen. However, we make an exception if the screen is being used in pursuit of self-expression. So if she wants to look up fashions from different periods so she can render them more accurately in her fashion notebook, that’s allowable. We also permit a quick phone check first thing in the morning to wish someone a happy birthday or reply to a message.

Tackle Life-skill Projects. Life skills are often not taught in school and learning new skills can be a fun, shared experience between parents and kids.

Examples might be creating a garden with a toddler or preschooler, learning to cook with an elementary school child, redecorating a room with a tween, or balancing a checkbook with a teen. What’s nice about having a life-skill project with each of your children every summer is that it’s something you can bond over.

Selecting seeds together, shopping for food together, deciding on paint colors together, and visiting the bank together suddenly becomes a shared adventure rather than a mundane task. As parents, we know a lot, but we often don’t take the necessary time to share what we know.

Summer is the perfect time to connect while pursuing age-appropriate training.

Schedule Daily, Weekly & Monthly Chores. Your child is part of the family and therefore part of a team. Summer is not your only chance to reinforce this principle, but more free time can mean more help around the house if you play your cards right. Before summer begins, sit down and make a chores list for each child. Divide it up into daily, weekly, and monthly chores so kids can’t wiggle out of helping with big jobs like cleaning out the garage or washing the cars. Kids like to feel like they are graduating to more sophisticated chores the older they get, so make sure the level of difficulty of each chore matches each child’s aptitudes and abilities. Kids can feel proud of pitching in whether simply emptying the dishwasher daily, cleaning their room weekly, or doing yard work with the whole family every other week.

Learn Something Fun. What if everyone in your home learned something new each summer that interested them?

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date for a show and tell celebration at the end of the summer. Then look for summer learning opportunities through your child’s school, through the local library, YMCA, or community center, and even online. Video training series are available online any given day, just make sure you screen the instructor, website, and material for security and age-appropriateness. You can even help your kids create their own curriculum using books, videos, vocabulary, and a creative project. If you want to teach your kids that learning can be fun, put them in charge of learning a topic that motivates them and watch what happens.

Start these vacation policies when your kids are young if you can, although they will create a more balanced summer even if you start today with teens. Kids love having routines and these strategies will quickly become the new norm.

If you have company or go to someone else’s home, let the enrichment routine go

for the sake of being in and enjoying the moment. Routines create structure, which increase feelings of stability and security in kids. But don’t be afraid to bounce the routine in favor of an impromptu trip to the pond or lake or beach. Having summer enrichment routines offers the kind of balance parents need to create a happier, more peaceful summer for the whole family.

Happy summering!

Bonus Lessons That Come From Summer Enrichment Routines Other families have their own summer routines; and this is ours.

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Summer is for fun, and this type of schedule allows for plenty of outings, sleepovers, and campouts.

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This routine lets older children become role models and set a good example for younger children.

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Kids who learn life skills from their parents can transition more smoothly into adulthood.

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If you are cheerfully committed to your family’s summer routine, your kids will follow suit.

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Future summer memories will include lazy reading time, adventures in learning, and having fun at home as well as away from home.

Author, journalist, and writing coach Christina Katz is a creative type and creative types love routines. They also love bagging the routine in favor of a spur-of-the-moment summer adventure with the family, which is what summer is all about.

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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 561832-1776 for more details on weekly themes and registration.

Arthur Murray Dance Studio The Arthur’s Kids Summer Dance Camp runs from June 11th – July 16th and includes 6 weeks of Saturday Morning Classes from 9:00am – 10:30am. There will be two end of session performances, one which will be during the final session on Saturday July 16th, and the other will be during an evening in studio event the following week. The kids will learn the following dances: Swing, Cha Cha, Tango, Spins, Dips, Hip Hop, and more all while having fun! Arthur Murray Dance Studio is located in Boca Valley Plaza on Federal Highway. For more information please call 561-563-3685.

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Barclay Performing Arts - Join us for a summer packed with exciting and energizing Musical Show Programs and week long Summer Camps! With early drop off, extended day, and catered lunch options, there is no better place to enjoy your summer than in our 264 seat state-of-the-art air conditioned theatre. Options include: One Week MUSICAL THEATRE Camp, Ages 5+, June 6th - June 10th 10am-4pm; SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK, LIVE! Ages 6+, June 13th - July 17th 9am-1pm; FAME the MUSICAL, Ages 10+ or by audition June 20th - July 31st, 1:305:30pm; One Week ACTING Camp Ages 6-9 August 1st - August 5th 10am-11:30am; The ACTORS Workshop Ages 10+ August 1st - August 5th 12- 3pm. Located at Boca Black Box Center for the Arts in WEST BOCA. Visit www.barclayperformingarts.com or call 561.483.9036.

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 561-392-2503 or visit www. bocamuseum.org/artschool.

Bootz Cultural Arts Center is a FUN, art studio for all ages. Explore cultures and create your own souvenirs without leaving the studio. Each day’s activities are inspired by a different culture. Activities include art making, physical activities, games, dance,

NOW ENROLLING FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR & ACADEMIC & RECREATIONAL SUMMER CAMP

• Promethean Board & iPad use for Interactive Education Technology • Safe, Secure Environment

• Full Academic Curriculum

• Athletic Program • Blended Learning Tools

• Low Student-Teacher Ratio • Differentiated Instruction

• Strong Parent-Teacher Communication

• Social Skills

Scholarships Accepted: John McKay, Gardiner (PLSA) and Florida Tax Credit (FTC)

www.atlantisacademy.com

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CORAL SPRINGS

9600 SW 107th Avenue 10193 NW 31 Street Tel: 954.752.7571 Tel: 305.271.9771

WEST PALM BEACH 1950 Prairie Road Tel: 561.642.3100

Atlantis Academy does not discriminate against any applicant due to race, sex, religion or national origin.

Cooking extravaganza Woodworking (older kids) Arts and Crafts Olympic games Weekly trips Weekly themes Water fun & games

Science experiments Golf lesson June 6th - August 12th Camp Hours 8am-5:30pm Early drop off/late pick up

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theater, music, creative expression, and FUN! Royal Palm Beach. For a daily schedule and registration information visit www.

BootzCulturalArtsCenter.com or call (561) 290-2753.

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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BRIGHTHOUSE DAY CAMP Brighthouse Day Camp is both a Sports & General Camp which offers a special place where your camper can call it their “Summer Home.”

Grades K-10

June 6th - August 5th

$200 General Camp per Week $215 Sports Camp per Week Sibling Discounts Daily Camp Activities, Special Events, Field Trips BRIGHTHOUSE DAY CAMP will be held at Christa McAuliffe Middle School 6500 Le Chalet Boulevard • Boynton Beach, FL 33472 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT

YALE DAVID 561-738-1984 or YESrecYALE@gmail.com

www.JointheYESmovement.com

Bring Your Kid to the Cooolest Camp Around

Breakers West Country Club Calling all campers for a summer of fun!

Children ages 4-14 are invited to join us at Breakers West for an unforgettable summer complete with golf, tennis, basketball, swimming, wildlife demonstrations, science experiments, magic shows, arts & crafts, themed weeks, and so much more!

Summer Camp runs from June 6 through August 19, Monday – Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. After-care is also available. To register for Breakers West Summer Camp, call (561) 283-1062.

Bright Horizons Join us for a summer of fun! This summer, we invite you to discover fun, friendships, and exploration with Bright Horizons’ Camp Explorations!

Our day camp program offers indoor and outdoor activities, creative projects, special guests, field trips, Fantastic Fridays and so much more! Visit any one of our camps including Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Coral Springs, Coconut Creek, Jupiter, Lake Worth and Wellington. Lic# 50-51-02841, 50-51-00719, 50-51-00718, 46029, 46028, 50-51-00285, 50-51-1531680. Contact your local camp for details or visit us online at www.brighthorizons.com/pbparenting.

Brighthouse Day Camp Brighthouse is both a Sports & General Camp which offers a special place where your camper can call it their “Summer Home”. Brighthouse Day Camp is where kids can enjoy just being kids, and where the top priorities are participation, learning and FUN in a safe, family-oriented environment. June 6, 2016 - August 5 from 9am - 4pm. Before and after care available. Grades: K-9th. Camp be will be held at Christa McAuliffe Middle School:

6500 Le Chalet Boulevard, Boynton Beach.

For more information contact Yale David at (561) 738-1984 or at YESrecYALE@gmail. com. www.jointheYESmovement.com.

Camp Atlantis Academy An exciting Summer Camp where learning meets fun. Intensive academics including Reading, Language Arts and Math utilizing Lexia and Ascend programs will take place in the mornings.

The afternoon is dedicated to fun and socialization. The camp is divided into four two-week sessions starting on June 13. Each camp session has a theme and activities will revolve around the different weekly themes. Trips to the pool, water park, bowling, movies, arts & crafts and specialized Friday field trips are just some of the fun packed activities in this recreational

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June 6th - Aug. 12th

Grades 1-12 Monday-Friday 9 am – 4:30 pm $225-$275 per week

Summer Art Camp Check out our brochure online: armoryart.org/youthartcamp Register today online or call (561) 832-1776

All camp staff have a passed background check.

1700 Parker Avenue | West Palm Beach, FL 33401

REGISTER NOW! Before/After Care and Lunch Available

www.palmbeachzoo.org/education 1301 Summit Boulevard West Palm Beach 561-547-WILD (9453)

and academic camp. Registration is open to children ages 5-12. For questions and more information on registration please call Atlantis Academy Miami at (305) 2719771, Atlantis Academy Coral Springs at (954) 752-7571, and Atlantis Academy Palm Beaches at (561) 642-3100. Please visit our website at www.AtlantisAcademy.com.

Camp Logos Camp Logos is an amazing Christian day camp for ages 5-14 in the Lake Worth area. National Board and award winning Master Teachers. Individualized academics are tailored to each camper’s needs. Camp Logos offers bible study, music, sports, drama, art, dance, foreign language, field trips, swimming, computers, games and more which means the BEST summer!

Intentionally limited enrollment to foster caring, family environment. Scholarships and discount options available. For more

information, call 561-907-7733, visit www.gocamplogos.com or email info@ gocamplogos.com.

Camp Shalom For 50+ years Camp Shalom has been the premier day camp in Palm Beach County for preschoolers 10th grade. In addition to traditional day camp, campers can select from a variety of specialty camps including basketball, circus, sports, drama, teen travel, special needs, and more. Both our traditional camp and specialty camps include daily swimming, special events, first-rate parent communication, & background checked staff. Locations in Boynton Beach & Palm Beach Gardens. For more information visit www.campshalom.org or call 561-2593000 for our Boynton location or 561-7125227 for our Palm Beach Gardens location.

Calling all sports-minded, adventure-seeking, nature-loving kids for a summer of fun at Breakers West Country Club.

Daily Golf, Tennis, Basketball & Swimming Arts & Crafts | Magic Shows | Science Projects Wildlife Demonstrations | Family Cookouts Theme Weeks | Family Activity Center & More

AGES 4-14 June 6 – August 19 Monday – Friday 8:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

After-care is available.

To register, call 561-283-1062.

1550 Flagler Parkway, West Palm Beach, FL 33411 breakerswestclub.com

Circle F Dude Ranch Summer Camp SLEEPOVER Summer camp for boys & girls 6-16. Two week, three week & 10 day sessions. Campers can choose from 40+ activities including horseback riding, swimming in a magnificent waterfront, arts and crafts, adventure activities such as 60’ Alpine Tower, sports, paint ball, rock climbing, and so much more. Each camper has an individual daily schedule based on his/her choices. Make friendships that will last a lifetime! Located in Lake Wales, Florida. For more information visit www.circlefduderanchcamp.com or call 863.676.4113.

Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe Mad Science Camp for Pre-K and

4801 Dreher Trail North, WPB, FL 33405 sfsciencecenter.org • (561) 832-2026

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Ages 5–15

JUNE 6TH – AUGUST 12TH

at Village Park, 11700 Pierson Rd Weekly, M–F | 8 am – 6 pm $160 resident, $185 non-resident Daily Activities

• Athletics • Arts & Craft s • Animal Exhibits • Enter tainment • Field Trips • Magicians • Movies • Rock Wall • Spor ting Events • Wellington Pool!

WellingtonFL.gov/SummerCamp (561) 791-4005

(8:00am – 3:00pm) Session 1- June 27, 2016 – July 22, 2016 Session 2 – July 25, 2016 – August 19, 2016 – 3:00pm) CAMP OPEN TO(8:00am STUDENTS WITH AUTISM AND NON ASD SIBLINGS Session 1- June 27, 2016 – July 22, 2016

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

School Age! PRE-K (June 6-10 & July 11-15): My First Lab! Through handson 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, Palm Beach Gardens.

For more information visit us at www.

CoolBeansPlayCafe.com or call us at 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.

Dolphins Academy Boys and girls, ages 5-15, can participate in an interactive, weeklong football experience featuring appearances by current and former Miami Dolphins’ players. The camp focuses on football

training, teamwork building and the importance of education. The goal is for the children to develop skills that will help them succeed on and off the field.

9:00 AM – 4:15 PM Monday-Thursday and Friday runs from 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon.

Lunch is $25 per week and Extended care is available - $50 for the week (excludes Friday afternoon). Registration now open in Jupiter at Jupiter High School (July 18-22) and at Miami Dolphins Training Facility in Davie (June 20-24, June 27-July 1, July 11-15). For more information visit DolphinsAcademy.com or call 305-9437272.

•One Week Musical Theatre Camps •SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE! •FAME The Musical •One Week Acting Camps •Actors Workshops

Located at Boca Black Box Center for the Arts in West Boca Raton

Join us for a summer packed with exciting and energizing Musical Show Programs and week long Summer Camps!

Early Drop Off•Extended Day •Catered Lunch Options

www.barclayperformingarts.com • (561) 483-9036

Engineering For Kids Come join our Engineering/Science Summer Camp and your child will have a 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.

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 or to register call 561-868-0288 or visit us at www. geniesgymnastics.com.

Summer Dance Camp June 11th - July 16th Every Saturday Morning 9:00am-10:30am • Price: $175.00 Showcasing Swing, Cha Cha, Tango, Spins, Dips, Hip Hop, and more! Two end of session performances!

For more information please call:

561.563.3685

Boca Valley Plaza • 7531 N. Federal Hwy, Ste E3 • Boca Raton, FL 33487

Open Play • Birthday Parties Break Time • Private Play Dates • Classes Memberships available, but NOT REQUIRED "Finally a place where you never have to say I'm sorry."

561-508-7577

10225 Southern Blvd, Royal Palm Beach

www.WeRockTheSpectrumRPB.com

SUMMER CAMP BLAST 7 locations! Ages 5-10 ENROLLING NOW

Wellington . West Palm Beach . Palm Springs Palm Beach Gardens . Royal Palm Beach NEW Boynton Beach Opening Summer 2016 & Palm Beach Gardens #2 Opening 2016 • Exciting Field Trips • Fun in Campus Activities • Water Play • Sports • Art & Crafts • Cooking Activities • Meals Included

Infants–Toddlers • FREE VPK CLASSES Aftercare with Local School Pick-Up Holiday Camp & Summer Camp

www.homeawayfromhomechildcare.com

Call 1-877-94-CHILD for more information

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 Wellington, West Palm Beach, Palm Springs, Palm Beach Gardens, Royal Palm Beach. NEW Boynton BeachOpening this summer & Palm Beach Gardens #2 opening 2016! 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 that runs from June 6th - August 12th. Campers will be kayaking,

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 info or 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.

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Boynton Beach · Palm Beach Gardens Choose from our traditional camp or specialty camps including: SPORTS · BASKETBALL · CIRCUS ART SPECIAL NEEDS · AND MORE! Plus daily swimming, low staff to child ratios, and incredible, brand new special events!

CampShalom.org The mission of the Mandel JCC is to build community and enhance connection to Jewish life.

5221 Hood Road, Palm Beach Gardens • JCConline.com 8500 Jog Road, Boynton Beach

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Monday- Friday sessions available!

8 A.M drop off - 5 P.M Pick up Early drop off available

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

Session 4 June 27th - July 1st Surf

Session 7 July 18th - July 22nd Science

Session 2 June 13th - June 17th Surf

Session 5 July 4th - July 8th Photography

Session 8 July 25th - July 29th Surf

Session 3 June 20th - June 24th Hotel-Explorer

Session 6 July 11th - July 15th Surf

Session 9 August 1st - August 5th Luau

Call 561-540-4833 or visit www.aquanutskids.com to get more information about camp prices and to sign up!

gokidschoice.com. Be sure to sign up well in advance as space can fill up quickly!

Southern Dance Theatre’s 2016 Summer Classes: June 27- July 29

*Summer Intensive: Ages 10-18 *By Audition Only | Audition by Appointment

Prince & Princess Dance Camp: Ages 3-5 Mini Dance Camp: Ages 6-8 Fun Dance Camp: Ages 9-12 Open Teen/ Adult Classes 1203 Knuth Road Boynton Beach 561-736-9097 www.southerndancetheatre.com

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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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.

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) 575-2672 for more information.

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golf lessons and more. Camp runs from 8:00am – 5:30pm. Located on Okeechobee Blvd. in Loxahatchee at the Red Barn Plaza. License # 50-51-1607518.

For information call 561-383-5027 or visit www.mooseyspreschool.com.

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.

Mountaineer’s School of Autism Climbing the Mountain Together. 5 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 – August 19.

8:30am – 3:00pm, extended care available.

3151 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. For more information call 561-932-3938 or visit www.MSAINC.org.

Palm Beach County Aquatics Camp Explore the world of aquatics this summer at one of Palm Beach County’s swimming pools! Participants will enjoy a wide range of aquatic activity such as kayaking, snorkeling, relay races and other water related games and activities as well as field trips to exciting destinations such as Peanut Island and Planet Air! For more information call Aqua Crest Pool (278-7104), the Lake Lytal Family Aquatic Center (561-233-1426) or the North County Aquatic Complex (561745-0241) or visit us online at pbcSplash. com.

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 9 & 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 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 34 June 2016 | PB Parenting |

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. And after camp there is more fun! Continue the fun with MIND GAMES from 2:30 – 4:00!

Additional fee applies. 1590 N. Florida Mango, WPB. For more details call 561-6564046 or visit www.pbiw.org.

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 561-533-0887.

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.

Sol Children Theatre Performing Arts camp offers daily classes in voice, acting, dance and musical theatre while rehearsing for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. (June 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.

For more information call 561-447-8829 or visit www.solchildren.org.

Stellar Kids Summer Camp @ Odyssey Middle School

Ages 5-15

It’s our 16th Year! Begins June 6th $95/Week

Longest running camp in the school system!

We don’t leave the campus!

The field trips come to us!

Tons of activities and exercise!

Acting, Sports, Crafts, Music, Pony Rides, Dance, Bounce Houses, Cheerleading, Water Slides, Counselor Programs & Much More!

Best ratio of counselor to camper 1:8!

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Call (561) 209-0009 or (561) 577-3399 www.stellarkids.org

Gymnastics • Rhythmic Gymnastics Cheer • Dance • Martial Arts • Soccer Personal Training • Classes • Summer Camp Birthday Parties • Parents Night Out 6500 South Rogers Circle #1000 Boca Raton • 561.998.4225 www.gokidschoice.com

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 561-7369097 for more details.

Space of Mind Space of Mind’s ‘Summer at the Schoolhouse’ is sizzling with cool camp programs for kids – and parents, too!

Space of Mind kid campers explore their passions and discover new ones through the arts, music, movement, cooking, fitness, filmmaking, yoga, maker labs and even museum studies! Campers will learn and grow socially, emotionally, creatively and intellectually – all while having an aweSOMe time! Sessions run weekly, Monday-Thursday, with full and

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half-day options available. Healthy snacks and lunches are included. For grades 6 – 12. Jun.13 – Aug. 5. 102 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. For more information please call 877.407.1122 or visit www. myspaceofmind.com.

Stellar Kids Camp Lowest cost summer camp in Palm Beach County and the longest running! This is our 16th year! Only 150 kids first come first serve!

Stellar Kids summer camp provides an affordable option for families, while bringing the fun! Plus kid’s don’t leave the campus, we bring the field trips to them! Your kids will enjoy water slides, rock climbing walls, magic shows, obstacle courses, hands on science, pony rides, basketball, film making, tennis, karate, acting, dodge ball, cheerleading, dance, soccer, flag football, softball, hockey, step, olympic style events, camp newspaper, kick ball, percussion, golf, wiffle ball, volley ball, arts and crafts, gymnastics, sport card collecting class, AND MORE....!!!! Camp is located @ Odyssey Middle School- Jog & Woolbright in Boynton Beach. Monday – Thursday 7:30am – 6:00pm; Friday option available if needed.

For more information visit stellarkidsinc.org or call 561-201-0009.

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 funfilled 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.

Additional summer camps and academies include: Aerial Trapeze Academy; Basketball Academy; Cheerleading, Gymnastics & Hip Hop Camp; Summer Fishing Academy, Tumble, Stretch & Stunt Clinic; Tumblekid Kamp; World Cup Soccer Camp; Speed & Agility TrainingCamp; Summer Soccer Academy; Coed Volleyball Camp. Visit www.

WellingtonFL.gov/Camps.

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, 561-8778231. www.thewondergym.com.

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Summer Dance Camps, Intensives & Classes Morning camps for 3-5 year olds • Full Day Camps for 5 & up Dance Intensives for 9 & 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

Adventure Summer Camp for ages 6 - 14 Kayak • Paddleboard • Snorkeling • Surfing Staff is CPR and First Aid Certified 561-747-0063 • jupiteroutdoorcenter.com

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WEEKLY EVENTS

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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). Free face painting! For more info call 561.627.1782. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens #3115 Palm Beach Gardens.

Tuesdays 9:3010:30 AM Open Splash Play at Small Fish Big Fish Swim School - Enjoy some quality time in our warm indoor pool - let your little fish swim or play on deck with our water tables. No Registration Required.

Members are free, non-members are $5.

For more info call 561.818.7946. 346 Pike Road #3, WPB Tuesdays 10:30 AM and Wednesdays 2 PM - Sensational Story: A Story ‘n More at Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center No need to sit still as a statue for this story.

Instructors brings children’s books to life through interactive performance, singing, movement and props. An engaging art activity complements each BIRTHDAY PARTIES Exhibits, party room & plenty of fun! session.

FREE for Museum Members and Special Saturday & Sunday packages available.

Where with learning is anMuseum adventure! admission for FREE paid Non-Members. For more info go to www. schoolhousemuseum.org 129 E Ocean Avenue | Boynton Beach, FL 33435

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for days, “Kids Choice Sports” can cater to all of your gymnastics needs. We offer “Mommy & Me” classes, beginner classes for all ages, and beyond. 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, BIG ART Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center - 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 3 - 5. Price: Museum Members: $3, Non-Members: $4 + paid admission.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES For more info go to Exhibits, party room & plenty of fun! www.schoolhousemuseum.org.

Special Saturday & Sunday packages available.

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Thursdays • 4 PM Yoga and Art for Young Hearts This class is open to all ages with an adult. We will do a yoga activity and a related art activity. Royal Office Park Suite 120, 420 South State Rd. 7 Royal Palm Beach. For additional class schedules or to register go to www. bootzculturalartscenter.com.

Mondays and Tuesdays at 4 PM Tiny Kids Need More Art Kids Need More Art in Jupiter invites toddlers ages 2 - 4, and their moms (or dads!) to join them at their bright, colorful, and fun studio space for some creative togethertime. Class is $15. Register at www. kidsneedmoreart.com/jupiter/tiny-kids/.

Other times available at their Stuart location.

Thursdays 4 - 4:45 PM Toddler Combo Dance Classes at Fusion Studio For ages 3 - 4. This fun and explorative class gives young children a beginning experience in Tap, Jazz and Ballet. The focus is on getting comfortable in a classroom environment, basic technique, body awareness, coordination and movement to sounds and music. 1155 Main St. Suite 114, Jupiter. Visit www. fusionstudiodfw.com or call 561.797.8273.

Holistic, Child and Family-centered Approach to Counseling • Parent-Child Sessions • Parenting Support Groups •Individual & Family Therapy for Children, Teens & Families

7731 N. Military Trail, Suite 4, Palm Beach Gardens • 561-244-9499 www.centerforchildcounseling.org www.facebook.com/centerforchildcounseling

Fridays 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM 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.

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 weekSpecializing inSpecializing in Dentistry forAdolescents Infants, and Children, Adolescents Dentistry for Infants, Children, those with Special Health Care n and those with Special Health Care needs a different activity promoting learning, imagination, physical activity and more will be Michael J. Roseff, DMD, Michael J. Roseff, DMD, LLC LLC Pediatric Dentist Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry taking place. $14.95 includes all-day admission Delicious Town Center Flickr Twitter FL 33472 Retweet Canyon Boynton Beach, or $6 for the class only. 561.627.1782. 11701 8784 Boynton Beach Blvd, #103, Boynton Beach, FL 33472 561-732-8333 ph# 561-732-8333 fax# 561-732-8375 roseffpediatricdentistry@comcas Lake Victoria Gardens #3115 PBG. www.roseffpediatricdentistry.com Facebook

Monday - Friday 9 AM - 1 PM The Wonder Gym Kids Corner this drop off program will include educational and physical activities (gymnastics, art, yoga, music and dance) led by certified instructors. Lunch included.

Choose 1 Day or all 5 days. Sign up for a month and get a free gym class/week + open play (min. 3 days a week). For more info go to www.wondergym.com.

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Calendar Wed., June 1 • 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., June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • 3:30 PM Jr. Vet Kids Lab at Loggerhead Marinelife Center The program features “Dr. Logger,” a trained Loggerhead Marinelife Center volunteer acting as the center’s veterinarian. The 30 minute program begins when Dr. Logger receives a role-played call on the radio from the beach about a sick and injured sea turtle, igniting immediate excitement in participants. The children come to the aid of a green sea turtle replica and Dr. Logger teaches the group about common injuries and illnesses that affect these endangered animals. No preregistration is required. Sign-up begins at the facility 30 minutes prior to the program, space is limited. Call 561.627.8280 for more information. 14200 U.S. Highway One, Juno Beach.

Thurs., June 2 • 5 7PM Hack Shack Tech Club at South Florida Science Museum Center & Aquarium This week’s theme is “Mindstorms.” If you like to make, tinker, design, and engineer, then the Hack Shack Tech Club is for you! This new club gives children the opportunity to explore science and technology in a whole 40 June 2016 | PB Parenting |

new way as we experiment with computer programming and even design your very own video games! Open to 5th-8th grade students. $15 for members/$20 for nonmembers. For more information please call 561.832.2026. The Science Center is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach.

Thurs., June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • 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.

Fri., June 3, 10, 17, 24 • 10 AM & 3 PM Toddler Time at Craft Haus Every Friday at 10am and 3pm we read a children’s story, paint a coordinating ceramic, have a snack, and receive a token for the carousel or train! Recommended for children ages 5 and under. Please only one adult for each Toddler as space is limited. Price is $15 per child. Call 561.630.3450 for more information or visit www.crafthauspalmbeach.com for the full schedule of event. Located in Downtown at the Gardens11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens.

Fri., June 3 • 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.

Fri., June 3, 10, 17, 24 • 5 - 9 PM Safari Nights at Palm Beach Zoo Each night will feature a different family-friendly theme and include entertainment for guests of all ages! Roving Animal Encounters, Keeper Talks and Training Sessions, Interactive Fountain Fun, Kid’s Games & Eco Craft Stations, DJ Dance Parties, Dinner Specials in the Tropics Cafe, Children’s Entertainment of Various Themes such as face painting, air brush tattoos, costume contests, sand art, character meet and greets, bounce houses or other live children’s entertainment. For more information call 561.533.0887 or visit www. palmbeachzoo.org for weekly themes. 1301 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach.

Fri., June 3, 10, 17, 24 • 6 - 10:30 PM Parents Night Out at Kids Choice Sports, Dance, and Fitness Indoor Playground Better than finding a babysitter! Our Parent’s Night Outprogram offers gymnastics, movies, and more to keep your kids entertained while you enjoy a well deserved break! Just call ahead of time and drop your kids off for a supervised, non-instructional fun time!

Cost is $20 per child and includes two slices of pizza, a drink and a snack. Please call 561.998.4225 or visit www.gokidschoice. com for more information. 6500 W Rogers Circle #1000, Boca Raton.

Fri., June 3 • 7:30 PM Free Movie at the Wellington Amphitheater Inside Out (PG).

Please bring seating. For more information call 561.753.2484.12100 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington.

Sat., June 4 • 9 AM - 12 PM Make A Splash Water Safety Event at the Wellington Aquatics Complex Pediatric residents from Palms West Hospital and first responders

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Calendar from Palm Beach County Fire Rescue will be on-hand to discuss water safety related issues. Wellington lifeguards along with Palm Beach County Fire Rescue personnel will also demonstrate a near-drowning scenario. Multiple vendors will be on site to discuss the importance of safety in and around the water. This event is free. The Wellington Aquatics Complex is located at 12072 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington.

Sat., June 4, 11, 18, 25 • 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM “I Love Art” Summer Workshop at the City of Boynton Beach.

Children ages 4-10, will enjoy an exciting approach to art classes. I Love Art is the perfect outlet to create amazing art utilizing recycled items. Local artist Doreen Reilly will help develop each child’s imagination and creativity as well as encourage young artists to read books that relate to the program’s projects. Please pack a lunch for your child.

Program fees are $72 for residents and $90 for non-residents. For more information or to register please call 561.742.6221 or visit www. boynton-beach.org/recreation. Classes are held at Intracoastal Park Clubhouse, 2240 N. Federal Hwy, Boynton Beach.

Sat., June 4 - Aug. 13 • 10 - 11 AM Kidz on Stage Disney Princes and Princesses at Showtime Performing Arts Theatre During this 11 Week Performance Program your child will audition, act, sing, dance and perform. This young children’s series ends in a performance on the showtime stage.

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(ages 3 - 6). Call 561.394.2626 or visit www. showtimeboca.com. 503 SE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton.

Sat., June 4 • 4:30 - 10 PM Roar and Pour at Palm Beach Zoo Join us every first Saturday night of the month this summer for live music, great food, drinks and more. Chain Reaction - A Journey Tribute Band will be playing live music while the Summer Grill will be serving up themed dinner options along with burgers & dogs.

For more information, call 561.533.0887 or visit www.palmbeachzoo.org. 1301 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach.

Mon., June 6, 13, 20, 27 • 9:30 - 11:30 AM Family Monday Morning Movies at Barclay Performing Arts Barclay Performing Arts & the Boca Black Box invites you to enjoy a popular family friendly movie on our movie screen in our comfortable, 270 seat air conditioned theatre! With our lobby bar open for refreshments and concessions, raffles for tickets to upcoming shows and the BOX staff available to make you feel at home, there is no better way to ease into your week and beat the summer heat than with Family Monday Morning Movies at the Box! $5 per family. Visit www.BocaBlackBox. com. 8221 Glades Rd, Boca Raton.

Mon., June 6 • 12 - 4 PM SCHOOL’S OUT Party at the Box! at Barclay Performing Arts Barclay Performing Arts helps you start your summer right with their SCHOOLS OUT Party! Drop you kids off with us for an hour... or four! Our Staff will be teaching musical

theatre songs, playing acting games, watching kid friendly movies, teaching hip hop dances, hosting karaoke... and more!

Don’t want to leave your child alone? Stay for the fun and enjoy discounted coffees or mimosas from our lobby bar while your kids sing, dance, act, and play their hearts out. This event is free for all ages and is a great way to see all the summer fun that Barclay Performing Arts has in store this summer! For more information visit www.

BocaBlackBox.com. 8221 Glades Rd, Boca Raton.

Wed., June 8 • 4:30 PM Kidz Cook’n Class at Cool Beans Indoor Playground and Cafe Come cook up some tasty treats with us! $14.95 includes all-day admission or $6 for the class only.

Encouraging creativity through fun! Call 561.627.1782. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens #3115, Palm Beach Gardens.

Thurs., June 9 - Sept. 1 • 4 - 6 PM Disney’s The Little Mermaid Musical Theatre Experience at Showtime Performing Arts Theatre During this 13 Week Summer Performance Program students work in a fun, up-beat and supportive atmosphere.

These sessions incorporate singing, acting, dancing, costuming and stage performance.

The program culminates in a performance on the Showtime stage. Open to grades 5 - K (ages 5-11). Call 561.394.2626 or visit www. showtimeboca.com. 503 SE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton.

Fri., June 10, 24 • 10:30 - 11:30 AM 129 E Ocean Avenue | Boynton Beach, FL 33435 (561) 742-6780 | www.schoolhousemuseum.org Splash Zone at the Schoolhouse Museum

Learning Center Second and fourth Fridays of the month. Wear a bathing suit and bring a towel for a fun water focused activity.

Suitable for ages 2 – 7. Price per class – Schoolhouse Children’s Museum Members: $3, Non-Members: $4 with paid admission.

For more information go to www.schoolhousemuseum.org. 129 E Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach.

Fri., June 10 • Noon & 7 PM Sleeping Beauty performed by Missoula Children’s Theatre at Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center The nation’s largest touring children’s theatre, along with a cast of 50-60 local stars, will be presenting an original musical adaptation of a classic children’s story or fairytale with a humorous twist. The company will hold open auditions on Monday, June 6 for any children grades K-5 through 12. $10 Adults & Seniors/$6 Children. For more info call 561.993.1160.

1977 SW College Dr, Belle Glade.

Fri., June 10 • 5 - 9 PM Movie Night and Food Truck Invasion at Commons Park Come join us for a night under the stars for a Free Movie Night featuring the blockbuster hit, “Jurassic World” (PG-13). Enjoy the over 20 + food trucks that will be on hand at the beautiful Commons Park. 11600 Poinciana Blvd, Royal Palm Beach.

Fri., June 10 • 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 | PBParenting.com | June 2016

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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., June 10 • 7:30 PM Free Movie at the Wellington Amphitheater The Goonies (PG). Please bring seating. For more information call 561.753.2484.12100 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington.

Fri., June 10 • 8 PM Screen on the Green at Waterfront Commons Hairspray (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.

Wed., June 15 • 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 live music and a large collection of Food Trucks on site!

The featured music is by Chase Stites 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.

Fri., June 17 • 7:30 PM Free Movie at the Wellington Amphitheater Max (PG).

Please bring seating. For more information call 561.753.2484.12100 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington.

Sat., June 18 • 1 - 11 AM Summer Dog Tales at the Mandel Library Meet our specially trained therapy dogs that will “listen” to your child read! This is an awesome way to get your reluctant reader to read! Join us in KidSpace.For more information call 561.868.7703. 411 Clematis St, West Palm Beach.

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Sat., June 18 • 6:15 - 9:30 AM 5th Annual Run 4 The Sea at Loggerhead Marinelife Center The run will be held in beautiful Juno Beach along the scenic Atlantic Ocean and A1A and celebrates ocean conservation and endangered sea turtles. The event features a fun one-mile run for children and a four-mile run for adults, as well as a post-race celebration with music and breakfast. Call 561.627.8280 for more information and to register. 14200 U.S. Highway One, Juno Beach.

Sun., June 19 • 10 AM - 6 PM Father’s Day at Cool Beans Indoor Playground and Cafe Celebrate Dad with us all day long as we offer special treats and fun activities! Regular admission rates apply. Please call 561.627.1782 for more information. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens #3115, Palm Beach Gardens.

Tues., June 28 • 5 - 7 PM - GEMS Club at South Florida Science Museum Center & Aquarium “Under The Sea” - 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. 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.

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LIL’ EXPLORERS – SUPER SENSORY MESSY PLAY Wednesdays at 3 PM Children engage in messy play while doing many things at once. Is it full or empty, sticky or slimy?

Explore with us and find out. Suitable for ages 2 – 4. Price per class Members: $3, Non-Members: $4 with paid admission ART STUDIO Wednesdays at 10:30 AM Recognizing how important art is to a young child’s development, this new childcentered program cultivates imagination and nurtures creativity. Each week children will be offered a selection of materials with which to create their own open ended art.

Suitable for ages 3 – 5. Price per class – Schoolhouse Children’s Museum Members: $3, Non-Members: $4 with paid admission.

FABULOUS FUN FRIDAYS First and third Fridays of the month from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 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 Summer Class Specials at Showtime Performing Arts Theatre From June 6 - August 12 join Showtime for one of their many summer classes including Improv-Acting, Musical Theatre Voice, Acro Dance, and Tricks, Leaps and Turns as well as Dance Party and Theatre Games. Classes are held Monday - Friday during various times and are $10 per class. For a full schedule call 561.394.2626 or visit www.showtimeboca. com. 503 SE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton.

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June 14 through July19 We Rock Yoga at We Rock The Spectrum Kids Gym Royal Palm Beach Join us on Tuesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM for Yoga with Ms. Bobbie. Yoga can help maintain flexibility and strengthen growing bodies and can enhance concentration and increase self-esteem! 6 Classes. Cost is $90 per child and siblings are $75. Reserve your spot by June 10 by calling 561.508.7577.

Ongoing Wildlife Feedings at The Sandoway House Please join us for shark feedings every Tuesday - Saturday at 10:30 AM and Sundays at 1:30 PM, alligator feedings every Wednesday and Saturday at 1 PM, and stingray feedings Tuesday - Saturday at 2:45 PM and Sundays at 12:30 PM. Admission is $5 per-person for everyone 3 years of age and above.

Palm Beach Zoo members are free. Call 561.274.7263. 142 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach.

SAVE THE DATE Mon., July 4 • 12 Noon - 10 PM Independence Day Celebration at The Village of Wellington The Village of Wellington invites you to come celebrate the Fourth of July with a full day of fun, family-friendly activities! Start off at the Wellington Aquatics Complex with a Patriotic Pool Party, and then head over to Village Park for Fireworks, Food Trucks, Eagles Tribute Band, Inflatable Obstacle Courses, Bounce Houses & Slides, Rockwall, Face Painting, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, FREE Bingo, Vendors and more! This event is free.

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