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Some of the Kids Eat Free restaurants may be closed, and others may not grant The COVID-19 global pandemic brought the same offers printed here. So, ask about the offers but understand things life as we knew it to a screeching halt.

Unfortunately, we sent our April issue to just aren’t normal right now.

Take a little time to flip through the the printer just prior to schools abruptly digital copy of Kids Directory. Visit our closing in mid-March as we approached website, SpringfieldKids.com and sign spring break. Organizations and arts up for our e-newsletter. We’ll send tips groups started cancelling events and and resources to you as the stay-atperformances. Initially, we opted not to home order continues and long after print a calendar in April, knowing that too many would likely cancel before the business-as-usual resumes.

We plan to deliver our May issue in paper copy got into your hands. this digital-only format. This allows us None of us knew the full extent of a community shut down including schools. the flexibility to compile timely content and gives our advertisers the greatest Our April magazine arrived back amount of time to make adjustments to from the printer, just as stay-at-home summer schedules. orders went into effect, to our dismay.

We are blessed by the amazing So many of our advertisers, classified sacrifices of the medical professionals as non-essential businesses, closed for caring for us and our neighbors both now the foreseeable future. Our distribution and every day. A shout-out to the first points all but evaporated, and several responders who are right there with the parts of our beautiful April magazine medical professionals. Our community were irrelevant by then. and government leaders are making We’ve taken some time to adjust at home to life in the time of COVID-19. Our difficult decisions for the benefit of our kids are home. We’re working from home. cities and towns, Behind the scenes, countless people in communications, IT, We put together this digital issue planning, and logistics keep information for April to help our advertisers get the and supplies flowing. To the owners word out about summer camps...with and employees of restaurants, small the disclaimer that schedules may be businesses, grocery stores whose adjusted as we continue through the businesses have been upended, we salute COVID-19 pandemic. your resilience and dedication.

Please know we’re doing our best Teachers and education professionals, to provide you accurate content. We we love you to the moon and back know your beloved indoor play spaces, for your efforts to keep a little bit of Dickerson Park Zoo and parks facilities, “normal” in our children’s lives through Wonders of Wildlife, retailers, and hair salons are closed. So, even though there your online teaching and academic support. One lesson we’ve learned, may be an ad for them in this flipbook, through all of this: Love and patience will please know they are adhering to the stay-at-home order by closing their doors see us through. Wishing you good health, safety, and peace. for now. Remember them! They will be | ~Melinda, parent of a teen & publisher there for you in the future April 2020

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In this issue..

Features

Where do KIDS EAT FREE?..............................6 Summer Camps & Programs.................... 15-33

TheraCare Outpatient Services......................29 Wise Psychological Services..........................11

Boutiques and Resale Shops

Professional Services

Girls Clothing Hut.........................................11 Haute Tot Upscale Kids Resale.........Back Cover

Jennifer Triplett, Attorney............................13

Summer Camps & Programs

Business Opportunities

All-Star Gymnastics & Cheer.........................19 B*Sew Inn....................................................15 Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield...................25 Camp Invention............................................29 Code Ninjas..................................................28 Cub Creek Science Camp...............................23 Dance Canvas...............................................29 Discovery Garden Montessori.......................15 Explore at Springfield Public Schools.............19 Itty Bitty City................................................27 NEW James River Church Camps.................. 8-9 Laura Ingalls Wilder Home............................15 Ozarks Regional YMCA..................................31 Sac River Stables..........................................14 Springfield Art Museum................................23 Springfield Ballet..........................................31 Springfield-Greene County Parks..................21 Springfield Little Theatre..............................33 Sylvan Learning Center.................................25 The Summit Preparatory School....................27 Wonders of Wildlife..................................7, 17

Hidden Values..............................................32

Childcare & Preschools

Summer programs available, too.

NEW James River Church Preschool.............. 8-9 Second Baptist Child Development Center.....25

Entertainment, Parties, & Events

NEW Girls on the Run 5K.................................3 Jump Mania..................................................23 Jungle Gym..................................................11 Springfield-Greene County Library................32 Wonders of Wildlife..................................7, 17

Hair Salons

Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids...................13

Healthy Kids/Healthy Families

CoxHealth.......................................................2 Gardner Pediatric Dentistry..........................13 My Healthy Kids Holistic Pediatrics...............13 Pierce Vision Specialists................................14 Safe Kids Springfield.......................................5

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WINDOW SAFETY

Keep Kids Safe from Falls Each year, almost 5,000 children are injured after window falls.

Most children who fall are between 2 and 5 years old. Most falls happen in the spring and summer months. Small steps can save a child’s life: Never open windows more than four inches.

Open windows from the top down, if possible.

Move furniture away from windows.

Install window stops or releasable child-safety window guards.

Never rely on window screens to prevent children from falling out a window.

Screens are designed to pop out for fire safety—the weight of a toddler can easily push through a screen.

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The original original, most comprehensive guide in the Ozarks! *or almost free Local restaurants offer great deals for families with no coupon required! Keep your Kids Directory throughout the month and know where your kids can dine for free (or almost free) every night.

We make every effort to keep our list updated, but changes happen. We recommend calling the restaurant before you go to confirm the offer.

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Email melinda@springfieldkids.com or call 886-3478.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, two locations: 1360 E. Republic Rd., Springfield, 887-2227, and 111 N. Massey Blvd., Nixa, 724-1100. One child eats free from the children’s menu with the purchase of an adult entrée priced at $10 or more. For ages 12 and younger. Dine-in only.

EVERY DAY America’s Incredible Pizza Company, 2850 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 887-3030. Kids age 3 and younger eat free daily. See ad on page 15.

HuHot, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 882-0300. Children age 3 years and younger eat free every day! Drink not included. Dine-in only.

Quizno’s, 2043 E. Independence St., Springfield, 877-0606. Monday-Friday after 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday all day. Mention this listing to receive one Kidz Meal free with the purchase of one 8-inch sub, chips and fountain drink meal. Child must be present to receive free meal. For kids age 11 and younger.

Not valid with other promotions, coupons, or radio/ TV certificates. Dine-in only. Code CLU5349.

Springfield Family Restaurant, 2222 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 883-0900. One free kids’ menu item with the purchase of one adult entrée valued at $7 or more, after 4 p.m. Dine-in only. Cannot be combined with other offers.

Houlihan’s, 2421 N. Glenstone Ave., 862-7777. Kids’ meals are $2.49 and $3.49. Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons.

King’s Asian Chef, 1336 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 866-5527. One child gets a free kid’s meal with every adult combo meal or entrée purchased. Choice of Cashew Chicken Junior or Sweet and Sour Junior. Maximum of three free meals. Dine-in only.

McAlister’s Deli, four Springfield locations: 210 W. Sunshine St., 831-4450; 1460 E. Primrose St., 890-5250; 2445-A N. Kansas Expwy. (at Kearney St.), 866-2331; 1711 W. Battlefield Rd., 888-0899; and SUNDAY 586 E. Harrison St., Republic, 732-4747. Family Day, Archie’s Italian Eatery, 1410 E. Republic Rd., 720all day, 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Must purchase adult meal 1763. All day, kids eat free with an adult entrée to get free kid’s meal for a child age 12 or younger. purchase.

Limit two free kids’ meals per adult entrée. Dine-in Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, 900 E. Battlefield Rd., only. (Offer not valid at Nixa location on Sunday.)

Springfield, 881-9464. All day, one free kid’s meal (for kids age 12 and younger) with purchase of an Ocean Zen Pacific Rim, 4117 S. National Ave., adult entrée. Additional charge if child chooses a Springfield, 889-9596. For kids age 8 and younger, side item other than french fries. Dine-in only. get one free selected kid’s menu item with the purchase of an adult entrée, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Steak ‘n Shake, five Springfield locations: 3755 S. Campbell Ave., 882-7164; 3247 E. Battlefield Rd., 889-7887; 1550 S. Glenstone Ave., 887-0906; 2760 N. Glenstone Ave., 863-9072; and 1158 E. St. Louis St., 866-6109. Dine-in; get one free kid’s meal for each $9 spent.

MONDAY 5 Spice China Grill, 2058 S. Glenstone Ave., 799-0215. Get one free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entree. For ages 12 and younger, after 4 p.m. Drink not included. Dine-in only.

Amigos Mexican Restaurant, 2118 S. Campbell, Springfield, 887-1401. All day, get one free kid’s meal (for ages 10 and younger) with purchase of an adult entrée.

Bair’s All-American Sports Grill, four locations: 105 W. Sherman Way, Nixa, 725-3777; 3821 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 368-5919; 631 S. Kimbrough Ave., 866-2700; 1644 US Hwy 60 E, Republic, 732-5077. All day, kids eat for $1 with the purchase of a regular-priced entrée. Same offer on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Fuddruckers, 2920 S. Lone Pine Ave., Springfield, 655-1200. Get one kid’s meal for 99 cents with the purchase of an adult combo meal, 4 p.m. to close.

Deal also good on Thursdays.

Iguana Roja, 107 W. Church St., Ozark, 485-8585.

Kids eat free from the kids’ menu with the purchase of an adult entrée of $10 or more. Dine-in only.

Leong’s Asian Diner, 1540 W. Republic Rd., Springfield, 887-7500. After 4 p.m., kids (age 12 and younger) get one free kid’s meal from kids’ menu with each paying adult. Excludes kids’ meal upgrades.

NoBaked Cookie Dough, 1364 E. Republic Rd., Springfield, 988-1009. One half-priced single scoop cup for kids 12 and younger with the purchase of a single scoop. Child must be present to receive offer.

One free offer with each full-priced scoop purchased.

Pasta Express, four Springfield locations: 3025 W. Republic Rd., 888-3048; 3250 E. Battlefield Rd., 890-1345; 603 S. Kimbrough Ave., 862-7833; 321 E. Battlefield Rd., 885-0030. Kids age 12 and younger get one free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entrée from 3-9 p.m. Dine-in only.

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Pita Pit, two Springfield locations: 1318 E. Battlefield Rd., 883-1565; and 3233 E. Sunshine St., 771-5080.

Get a kid’s pita and drink for 99 cents with the purchase of a full-priced adult pita, 5-8 p.m. Dine-in only.

Rib Crib, 750 N. 18th St., Ozark, 581-5566. Purchase one adult entrée and get up to two free kids’ menu meals, 5-8 p.m. Dine-in. Kids age 12 and younger.

The Roost, 4216 S. Cox Rd., 612-9050; and 2025 W. Sunshine, 865-4000. Get a free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entrée after 6 p.m.

Village Inn, all locations, all day: Get one kid’s meal for kids under 10 with each adult meal purchased.

TUESDAY Big Whiskey’s, five locations: in Springfield, 311 Park Central, 862-2449; 1440 W. Republic Rd., 882-2249; and 1550 E. Battlefield Rd., 883-5999; 602 N. 25th St., Ozark, 485-3800; and 301 Branson Landing, Branson, 417-334-4478. One free kid’s meal with the purchase of one adult entrée, 5-9 p.m.

Coyote’s Adobe Cafe, Nixa location ONLY, 807 N. Main St., 725-6803. From 5-8 p.m., get one free kids meal for kids age 12 and younger for each adult entrée purchased. Parents can get all-you-can-eat wings, 5-8 p.m.

Dairy Queen, 4150 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 886-2253. Kids’ meals are $1.99, 4-10 p.m. for kids age 12 and younger. Free treats, too! Child must be present. Dine-in only.

Double E Burger & Ice Cream Shoppe, 339 Kentling Ave., Highlandville, 417-587-8018. One child age 12 and younger receives one free kid’s meal with the purchase of one adult entrée of $5.99 or more.

Dine-in only. Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Wednesdays and Thursdays, too.

Godfather’s Pizza, 1890 N. Deffer Dr., Nixa, 725-4933, and 510 E. South St., Ozark, 581-9292. Get one free kid’s buffet with the purchase of one adult buffet for children ages 3-12, 5-8 p.m. Dine-in only.

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Hy-Vee Market Grille Express, 1720 W. Battlefield Rd., Springfield, 881-8224. Free kids’ meal with purchase of an adult entrée. Kids’ meals are $3 throughout the week.

Zaxby’s, 3220 E. Sunshine St., Springfield, 368-0423. Get a 99-cent Kids’ meal with the purchase of an adult meal, 5-8 p.m. This location only.

WEDNESDAY Dowd’s Catfish & BBQ Eatery, 1760 W. Elm St., Lebanon, 532-1777. Get one free kids’ meal for each adult meal purchased after 5 p.m. Does not include all-you-can-eat. Dine in only.

McAlister’s Deli, four locations in Springfield, 210 W. Sunshine, 831-4450; 1460 E. Primrose, 890-5250; 2445-A N. Kansas Expressway (at Kearney St.), 866-2331; 1711 W. Battlefield Rd., 888-0899; 586 E. Harrison St., Republic, 732-4747; and 703 McCroskey St., Nixa, 725-9299. Kids 12 and younger eat free 5-9 p.m., with purchase of adult meal. Limit two kids’ meals per entrée. Dine-in only.

Schlotsky’s, 4132 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 889-2445. Buy one regular 10-inch pizza and get one free.

The Catfish Café, 1210 S. Ash St., Buffalo. 417-3451277. Dine-in only. Kids eat free off the kids’ menu only, 4-8 p.m. One free kid’s meal per paid adult meal

Moe’s Southwest Grill, 2212 W. Hwy 76, Branson, 417-334-3880; 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 881-0022. All day, children 9 and younger get one free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entrée.

Child must be present.

Whole Hog Café, 224 W. Sunshine St. , Springfield, 868-0042. Dine-in only. One free kid’s plate for kids 12 and younger with purchase of one adult plate, 5-9 p.m.

Zio’s Italian Kitchen, 1249 E. Kingsley St., Springfield, 889-1919. Get a kid’s meal for $2.99 with purchase of an adult entrée. Kids 12 and younger. Dine-in only. $1 extra for lasagna or chicken strips.

THURSDAY Captain D’s, 2964 S. National Ave., 881-6098. All day, get up to two kids’ meals for 99¢ each with the purchase of an adult entrée of $5 or more. For kids 12 and younger. Child must be present. Dine-in only.

Pizza Hut, 1705 W. Sunshine St., Springfield, 869-9540. One free buffet with purchase of an adult buffet, 5-8 p.m. Kids age 10 and younger.

Pizza Ranch, 2825 S. Glenstone, Springfield, 3195021; 1464 MO-248, Branson, 337-5060. Kids 12 and younger get one free buffet with an adult buffet purchase, 4 p.m.-close.

Prima’s Mexican Grill, three locations: 2101 W. Chesterfield Blvd., 823-7180; 3662 S. Glenstone Ave., 890-1212; 1769 James River Rd., Ozark, 582-2776. At all locations, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., get free one kid’s meal from kids’ menu ($4.25 or less) for each lunch or dinner entrée purchased. For kids 10 and younger.

Chick-fil-A, 3700 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 890-5800. Kids Family Night every Thursday night from 5-8 p.m. Kids receive a free Icedream® Sundae.

Fuddruckers, 2920 S. Lone Pine Ave., Springfield, 655-1200. Get one kid’s meal for 99 cents with Ruby Tuesday, two locations in Springfield: 2725 N. purchase of an adult combo meal, 4 p.m. to close.

Glenstone Ave., 831-7829; and 2825 S. Glenstone SATURDAY Ave., 889-5866; and 3316 W. Hwy 76, Branson, 417-335-5450. After 5 p.m., get one free kid’s entrée Rosie Jo’s Café, 1711 S. 15th St., Ozark, 581-6047.

Get one free kid’s meal with purchase of a $7.99 with one adult entrée purchase. entrée (for kids age 10 and younger), 4-8 p.m.

Village Inn, all locations, all day: Get one kid’s meal Steak ‘n Shake, five Springfield locations: 3755 S. Campbell for kids age 9 and younger with each adult meal Ave., 882-7164; 3247 E. Battlefield Rd., 889-7887; 1550 S. purchased.

Glenstone Ave., 887-0906; 2760 N. Glenstone Ave., 8639072; and 1158 E. St. Louis St., 866-6109. Get one free kid’s meal for each $9 spent. Dine in only.

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2020 Summer Camps & Programs Dickerson Park Zoo

The spring semester has been disrupted and programs upended in response to COVID-19. Many of our advertisers offer exciting and engaging summer camps, and this is a great time to look ahead and plan summer activities. Performing arts; education enrichment; fitness and sports; animals, science, and nature — there is no lack of summer activities for kids in our area. We know parents and grandparents are already searching for camps and programs. We’ve collected the best of the best right here in one convenient place just for YOU!

1401 W. Norton Road • Springfield 417-864-1800 • dickersonparkzoo.org Learning comes to life at Dickerson Park Zoo. Classes and camps at Dickerson Park Zoo introduce children from tots to teens to science, nature, conservation, geography, and animals. With the world as a classroom, Dickerson Park Zoo’s camps and classes instill a lifelong love of learning, as well as demonstrate how everyone can help protect and care for animals. See ad on page 21.

Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park

Animals & Nature

3825 W. Farm Rd. 146 • Springfield 417-837-5949 • ParkBoard.org/Camps Got a future farmer on your hands?

Train them young at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park with hands-on, interactive experiences with farm animals and agriculture. Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park offers several different weeklong full-day camps for ages 6-12, and half-day camps for 4- and 5-year-olds. Childcare before and after camp available for an additional fee. See ad on page 21.

Cub Creek Science Camp

16795 State Route E • Rolla 573-458-2125 cubcreeksciencecamp.com Cub Creek Science Camp has more than 300 animals including lemurs, foxes, porcupines, wallabies, parrots, sloths, and lizards in a hands-on, interactive zoo. When you hear “Science Camp,” don’t think it’s all about classrooms and books. Cub Creek is about friendship, fun, curiosity, guided learning, building self-confidence, learning problem solving skills, and creating memories to last a lifetime.

Campers choose two week-long activity courses and two daily classes from 100 engaging options to round out their days. Each day is balanced with a little open time, evening activities, and options for those who are “early birds” and “night owls.” See ad on page 23.

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Sac River Stables, LLC

5798 N. Farm Rd. 125 • Springfield 417-742-4200 • sacriverstables.com Sac River Stables’ Wrangler Worship Day Camps promote spiritual growth and horsemanship for students age 5 and older. Camps are supervised by CHA-certified riding instructors at a CHA-accredited indoor/outdoor riding facility using well-trained horses. Campers are Summer camp and program guide continues on page 18.

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instructed in safety while working around and riding horses and numerous equine topics, along with daily non-denominational devotions, and praise songs. Horses, tack, helmets, any equipment needed for riding, and Bible class materials provided. Discounts for siblings available. Early drop-off and late pick-up available. Spaces are limited, so register early.

Details, dates, and prices are at sacriverstables.com. (See Wrangler Worship Day Camps under “Services.”) See ad on page 14.

discovering the wild side with fouror five-day summer camps. Your camper will learn about many of the creatures and habitats while testing their survival skills, encountering live animals, exploring nature and creating memories. From pre-K to high school (ages 4-18), your camper will learn through games, crafts, and experiments for an unforgettable summer experience. Ages 4-6: 9 a.m.-noon; ages 6-18, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. with Stay and Play available from 3-5:30 p.m. For information, contact the Education Office, 417-225-1162; to register, visit the website listed above. See ad on page 17.

Valley Water Mill Equestrian Center

4007 N. Farm Rd. 171 • Springfield 417-833-3291 • ParkBoard.org/Camps If your child loves horses, sign up early for horse camps at Valley Water Mill Equestrian Center.

Beginner, intermediate and advanced camps run Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., for kids ages 7-17. It’s a hands-on, interactive experience. Your child will care for an assigned horse for the week and participate in lessons and performances based on skill level.

See ad on page 21.

Arts-Dance-Music-Theater B-Sew Inn Sewing & Software Center

3046 S. Kimbrough Ave. • Springfield 417-882-7171 • bsewinn.com B-Sew Inn Sewing and Software Center, the world’s largest Baby Lock sewing machine retailer, is once again offering “Project Sew Summer Camp.” Project Sew is open for girls and guys ages 9-16.

Attendees will learn the basics of sewing while stitching their own projects. With the camp fee of $199, attendees receive printed instructions, fabric kits, and supplies. Plus, upon completion of camp each participant receives a sewing machine valued at $299.

Camps run five days: July 22-25 or July 29-Aug. 2. Morning sessions are 9 a.m.-noon; afternoon sessions are 2-5 p.m. Availability is limited. See ad on page 15.

Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium

600 West Sunshine • Springfield 888-222-6060 x2 wondersofwildlife.org/camps Dive in this summer with an Edventure at Wonders of Wildlife and Dogwood Canyon Nature Park.

Experience the wonder, weekdays from June through mid-August, Remember to say, “I found it in Kids Directory!”

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Dance Canvas

2121 W. Republic Rd. • Springfield 417-300-2093 • dancecanvas.org Let your children dance their way into summer at Dance Canvas.

Dance Canvas camps are fun and affordable, and offer a friendly, creative, inspiring environment where kids of all ages can enjoy their summer. In between games, music, and arts and crafts, campers will learn a funky dance routine to perform for their families at the end of the camp. No experience is necessary. Whether your style is ballet, hip-hop, jazz, or tumbling, they’ve got a camp for you. So, come along to Dance Canvas and make this year the “Summer of Dance.” Find camp information at dancecanvas.org/summer-camps.

See ad on page 29.

Springfield Art Museum

1111 E. Brookside Dr. • Springfield 417-837-5700 • www.sgfmuseum.org Kids get inspired at Art Camp. All sessions include an array of projects that encourage experimentation and expression as kids draw, build, collage, paint, sculpt, and weave their ideas into works of art. In addition to hands-on art-making, campers explore the Springfield Art Museum’s exhibits and collection through games and activities. Art Camp runs Tuesday through Friday.

Full- and half-day options are available for kids ages 5-10. Look for special Pre-K sessions for ages 4-5.

Schedule, pricing information, and options for older kids can be found on the museum’s website. See ad on page 21.

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Springfield Ballet

411 N. Sherman Pkwy. • Springfield 417-862-1343 • springfieldballet.org Summer is an excellent time to develop dance technique, and Springfield Ballet offers summer camps, intensives, and evening classes which allow students to start or continue their ballet training.

Daytime camps and intensives offer learning experiences far beyond the barre including music, drama, nutrition, and anatomy. A special demonstration at the end of the week showcases the dancers’ hard work. Register before May 1 and receive a 10-percent discount.

During a six-week session, classes are offered in creative movement, ballet, pointe, and modern. Register for classes by May 30 and the registration fee is only $10. See ad on page 29.

Springfield Little Theatre

311 E. Walnut St. • 417-869-1334 SLT Education Department 237 S. Florence Ave. • 417-413-2287 springfieldlittletheatre.org Try something you’ve never tried before or follow your passion and improve your craft at SLT. Springfield Little Theatre offers multiple one-week and two-week summer workshop sessions from May through August. Serving beginner to advanced students ages 4-18, SLT provides summer theatre camp experiences in acting, musical theatre, dance, performance, technical theatre, and theatre Summer camp and program guide continues on page 22.

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EXPLORE PARKS & GREENWAYS • FIND A PARK: ParkBoard.org/Parks • FIND A TRAIL: OzarkGreenways.org Open daily sunrise-sunset.

Be active outside and enjoy more than 100 Springfield-Greene County Parks and 70+ miles of greenway trails.

FISHING AT THE FARM PARK RUTLEDGE-WILSON FARM PARK May: Tues.-Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

June: Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Go fishing in the one-acre stocked pond.

Catch and release fishing only, no license is required. $5/person for bait and fishing pole rental must be paid in the Visitor Center prior to fishing, or $1.50 if you bring your own.

ParkBoard.org/FarmPark

KAYAK ON LAKE SPRINGFIELD LAKE SPRINGFIELD PARK AND BOATHOUSE Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Paddle on Lake Springfield and rent a kayak, canoe or paddleboard at the Boathouse for $10/hour or $30/4-hours.

ParkBoard.org/LakeSpringfield

SPEND A WILD DAY AT THE ZOO DICKERSON PARK ZOO

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Home to 500 animals, including giraffes, tigers, otters and more! Admission: $15 /Adults and teenagers; 12 /60 yrs.+; $10 /Children (age 3-12).

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Camp Invention at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School

management. Programs are housed in the historic Landers Theatre and The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts. Involvement at SLT fosters creativity, teamwork, and a whole lot of fun. 2020 themes include “Grease” and “Godspell, Jr.” See ad on page 33.

2200 W. Republic Rd. • Springfield 800-968-4332 • CampInvention.org Imaginations will soar this summer in the all-new Camp Invention® program, Elevate! Campers in grades K-6 will spark their creativity and build collaboration skills while controlling their very own flight simulation robot, protecting Earth’s Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield Henderson Unit: 835 W. Calhoun St. ecosystems, designing the ultimate sports complex and learning the Musgrave Unit: 720 S. Park Ave. Stalnaker Unit: 1410 N. Fremont Ave. value of their ideas! Local educators Sertoma Unit: 2524 S. Golden Ave. will lead fun, hands-on STEM activities inspiring children to ask Fremont Unit: 1630 N Weller Ave. (Weller Elementary site for Fremont and questions, overcome obstacles and be confident in their innovative Weller Explore students only) 417-862-2949 • bgclubspringfield.org ideas. Visit invent.org/camp or call 800-968-4332 to register. Use Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield promo code LOCAL15 to save $15 provides education and recreation (expires 5/12). See ad on page 29. programming for youth ages 6-18, 7 a.m.-5:45 p.m., MondayCode Ninjas Friday. Online registration 3202 W. Republic Rd. • Springfield required: bgclubspringfield.org/ register. Lunch and snack included. 417-319-7996 Scholarships available for qualifying Facebook: CodeNinjasSpringfield Computer and game coding is the families. Weekly field trips require language of the future. Kids ages extra fees. Summer programming focuses on academic success, good 7-14 will immerse themselves character & citizenship, and healthy in technology to learn, play, and create during Code Ninjas’ onelifestyles. The Boys & Girls Clubs week summer camps. Camp themes of Springfield’s mission for more than 80 years is to enable all young include Minecraft, Python, Roblox, drones, game builders. Half-day and people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential full-day options available. Register by calling the Springfield center or as productive, caring, responsible visiting kidscode1.com/spcamps. citizens. See ad on page 25.

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Discovery Garden Montessori

1515 S. National Ave. • Springfield 417-631-4590 • DGMontessori.org Get ready for Summer Camp at Discovery Garden Montessori School. Weekly themed camps will explore animals and their climates, science, experiments, and more.

With full-day and half-day options, children are able to discover and grow throughout the off-school months. Week-to-week and fullsummer sign-ups are available for children 16 months to 10 years.

Discovery Garden has educated children in Springfield for more than 10 years; and summer camp is a great way to learn, have fun, and meet new friends. See ad on page 15.

Itty Bitty City

3640 S. Campbell Ave. • Springfield 417-202-2025 • ittybitty.city Itty Bitty City is BIG on summer fun. Escape the heat for a day of creative play that’s fun for all ages (and educational, too!). Day passes are $11 per child age 1-12, $4 for infants under age 1 (or free with an older sibling), and $4 per adult. Monthly memberships and multi-visit discount punch cards are also available. See the calendar of events on the website for summer camps, classes, and special events.

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James River Church Kids Camps

6100 N. 19th Street • Ozark 417-581-5433 Explore with Springfield Public Schools jamesriver.church/kids-camps Give your kids the experience of 417-523-4747 • sps.org/explore a lifetime at James River Church Explore is an exciting opportunity Kids Camp. Each year kids come for students to participate in fun and engaging learning experiences. back saying this was the best time of their summer. This is a faithLed by professional educators based camp for boys and girls who and enriched by immersive field experiences and hands-on activities, completed 2nd-5th grades in spring 2020. Each day kids will experience Explore offers something for every exciting chapels featuring hilarious child from kindergarten to high skits, fun music, and learning more school—and it’s all free. Explore sessions are June 3-30 and July 6-31. about the Bible. Camp activities include hiking, swimming, canoeing, More than 80 Artworks classes are team-building challenges and crazy also offered in June for grades 3-8. team competitions (some of them High school students may choose very muddy). Choose from five from a wide variety of seated and online classes. Free meals are served overnight camp options that run at most schools. Bus transportation is June 3-25. Call 417-581-5433 or visit the website to learn more. See ad available for eligible students. Visit the website to enroll or learn more. on page 9.

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Laura Ingalls Wilder Home & Museum Second Baptist Child 417-924-3626 • Mansfield Development Center lauraingallswilderhome.com Rocky Ridge Pioneer Camp is for children ages (9-12). There are two different weeks, June 22-26 and July 13-17. Camp includes a week of exciting adventures and learning activities while bringing a hands-on perspective to the pioneer lifestyle. Camp runs from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $60 per child. There is a special rate of $5 off each registration with two or more children in the same family.

Your child will not want to miss this special week of historic fun and memories. Registration includes five days of camp, backpack, badge, book, shirt, and a bonnet or coonskin cap. See ad on page 15.

3111 E. Battlefield • Springfield 417-887-3111 • secondbaptist.org Second Baptist Child Development Center’s goal is to give children a quality Christian education in a loving environment. They desire to meet each child’s needs– spiritually, emotionally, socially, and intellectually–to prepare them for tomorrow’s challenges. They provide activities for intellectual stimulation at the child’s level, opportunities for maximum social growth, assistance in sound emotional development, and guidance in a Christian environment for basic spiritual development.

Classes for children 6 months old through Pre-K. Summer session days are Tuesdays and/or Thursdays Parents Cooperative Preschool in June and July, from 9 a.m. to at Itty Bitty City 3640 S. Campbell Ave. • Springfield 1 p.m. Call the center for information.

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417-202-2025 parentscoopspringfield.com SPARC and the SpringfieldJoin us at Itty Bitty City for three exciting summer camps for ages 2-6. Greene County Park Board Ritter Springs Park and June 22-25 features Pet Parade, various Springfield school sites July 27-30 is Oceans of Fun, and 417-837-5737 • ParkBoard.org/Camps August 3-6 is Super STEAM! These Sign up for summer-long SPARC day camps will also provide a preview camps, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., to the play-based curriculum and offered at various school-park sites, schedule used by the preschool for ages 5-14. Camps include field during the regular school year.

Camps also include free admission to trips, swimming, games, crafts, sports, nature activities, and team Itty Bitty City for the enrolled child building. Most importantly, day anytime throughout the week of camp. Read more details and register camps offer a safe and affordable online at ittybitty.city/events. See ad opportunity for kids to have a on page 27.

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memorable summer. Choose from several SPARC school sites or get in nature and build forts and play in the creek at Ritter Springs. Summer Quest day camps are for ages 11-14 include fun field trips to amusement parks, state parks, and other adventure destinations. SPARC offers a specialty sports camp called smALL Stars in August. Register early. See ad on page 21.

Sylvan Learning Center

schoolers. Tutoring assistance is available in reading, math and algebra, writing, and study skills and homework support. From June through August, the center schedules morning and evening tutoring opportunities. Midday camps focus on Fun Facts & Math Practice and Spelling & Vocabulary.

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TheraCare Outpatient Services

3023-B S. Fort Ave. • Springfield 1830 E. Independence St. • Springfield 417-890-4656 • theracareozarks.com 417-268-9392 Announcing TheraCare’s locations.sylvanlearning.com/us/springfield-mo summer intensive program. This Take away some of the stress of program will allow you to cater the academic year, continue your a therapy program to meet your student’s learning, and avoid the child’s various needs. Speech, summer slip with Sylvan Learning occupational, physical, and music Center’s extensive menu of summer therapies available. You pick the camps, tutoring for students K-12, number of sessions per week, and ACT/SAT preparation for high Summer camp and program guide continues on page 30.

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and TheraCare provides the opportunities for your child to thrive in their speech, language, fine motor, gross motor, and other developmental skills. See ad on page 29.

The Summit Preparatory School

202 E. Walnut Lawn St. • Springfield 417-869-8077 • thesummitprep.org Spend your summer at The Summit Prep with Camp Raven. These camps provide a fun and stimulating way for your child to continue learning over the summer break. Each camp is themed to a different topic and encompasses several subject areas, from STEM and art to botany and Spanish. Camps are for incoming 1st through 5th-grade students. Junior Camps are available for incoming PreK and Kindergarten students.

Week-long sessions are $115 and are offered during morning camps (8:30-11:30 a.m.) or afternoon camps (12:30-3:30 p.m.) in June and July. See ad on page 25.

activities. Snacks are provided every day. Morning sessions are 9 a.m.-noon, Tuesday through Thursday, to keep your afternoons free for other summer activities.

No registration fee or membership fee for camps. Sign up early to take advantage of early-bird pricing! See ad on page 19.

Martial Arts USA

4560 S. Campbell Ave. • Springfield 417-886-3331 • MartialArtsUSA.net Would you love for your child to learn how to have better focus, more self-control, and better self-discipline, all while getting plenty of exercise, building lasting friendships, and having fun? Our full-time camps include sports, martial arts, guest speakers, arts and crafts, field trips and lots more.

Our camps fill up quickly so enroll now.

Ozarks Regional YMCA

orymca.org The Ozarks Regional YMCA offers summer day and resident (sleepaway) camps to give kids and teens All Star Gymnastics & Cheer in our community an adventurous, 1347 N. Ashley Dr. • Nixa active, and healthy summer — one 417-725-1304 they will surely be described as allstargymandcheer.com “the best summer ever” for years All Star Summer Camps are back.

Campers will enjoy the large private to come. YMCA camp programs facility while learning gymnastics or offer fun and unique experiences cheerleading skills in a fun, safe, and with an opportunity to explore the outdoors, meet new friends, encouraging environment. Camps are always staffed with fully trained discover new interests, and create and experienced coaches. Campers memories that last a lifetime.

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to get up, get out and explore.

Attending one of the Ozarks Regional YMCA summer camps is a wonderful opportunity for kids to keep their minds and bodies active.

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Grayson Youth Camp is a sure-fire way to improve his or her game.

Rick has conducted junior golf camps for more than 40 years. The Betty Allison Family Golf Centers at Rivercut and at Oscar Blom are unique party places for summer birthdays. When you’re at the Betty Rick Grayson Golf Betty Allison Family Golf Center at Rivercut Allison at Rivercut, check out the 2846 W. Farm Rd. 190 • Springfield golf-themed playground at Betty’s 417-823-7888 • rickgraysongolf.com Clubhouse.

Rick Grayson Golf has great golf Springfield-Greene County Park camps for children ages 5-17. Each Board Specialty Camps camp is directed by Rick Grayson, 1923 N. Weller • Springfield Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Member and Mid-West Section PGA 417-864-1049 • ParkBoard.org/Camps Junior golf leader for the last seven The Park Board offers seasonal day years. If your junior golfer is playing camps at special facilities including Junior Golf Clinics at the Park and wants to improve, the Rick Board golf courses, archery camps, beginner and advanced ice hockey and figure skating camps at Jordan Friends of the Library Valley Ice Park, outdoor exploration adventures with Outdoor Initiatives, and bike and skateboarding camps at Springfield Skate Park. SPARC offers a specialty sports camp called smALL Stars in August. Dickerson Park Zoo offers camps and education programming throughout the summer. See ad on page 21.

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