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Encouraging Children to Love Reading

10 What if the Aches and Pains become to much?

Copping with Juvenile Arthritis 12 Summer Camp Guide 14 Make Home Projects A Family Affair

14 Serving the Greater San Antonio Area, including Schertz, New Braunfels, Helotes and Bulverde

23 Editors Picks

Activities 16 Cooking with Kids 18 Dining 20 Events 21 Arts & Crafts

Surrounding Areas 25 New Braunfels / Schertz

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Alamo Area Kids This could be you Summer 2015!

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Texas offers summer day or overnight camps for girls in grades K-12. Girls may choose from a variety of camp sessions for as low as $95.

For only $15, Girl Scouts gives her an all-access pass to TONS of fun and amazing new experiences!

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Education

Encourage Children to Love Reading Reading can have a profound impact on a child’s life in and out of the classroom. Reading can help a young student develop a more extensive vocabulary, and a study from the Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics found that reading to young children promotes language acquisition, making it easier for them to learn a foreign language. That’s a significant advantage for children growing up in a world that’s increasingly global.

But reading has benefits outside the classroom as well.

Reading can provide an escape

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from the daily grind, which is something even today’s youngsters can appreciate.

Reading also is a great way for kids to relax and unwind while simultaneously giving their brains a workout.

While many parents recognize the impact reading can have on their children, it’s no secret that getting kids to embrace reading can be difficult. Distractions such as video games, social media and even the great outdoors are all there to draw kids away from reading. But parents who want to instill a love of reading in their children can still take steps to

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Education ensure their kids don’t miss out on the benefits of a good book.

• Read to your children.

Numerous studies have discovered various benefits of reading to children when they are young. The National Center for Education Statistics notes that children whose parents read to them typically become better readers and perform better in school. Reading to children early on is the first step toward fostering a love of reading kids will develop and continue throughout their lives. Many parents read to their children at night before bedtime, but any time of day will suffice.

• Don’t be discouraged if kids are not interested in books. While reading fiction can help develop a youngster’s imagination, parents should not be discouraged if kids don’t want to read books. Reading

the newspaper, magazines and even comic books can help kids develop strong reading skills and an extensive vocabulary and, in the case of comic books, inspire their imaginations. Young sports fans might be more inclined to read the sports page than a novel, so let them do so. Kids are more likely to embrace reading if what they’re reading interests them, so encourage kids to read up on those interests, even if that reading does not involve picking up a book.

• Get your youngster his or her own library card. Thanks to the popularity of e-readers, many adults would be hard pressed to locate their local library if asked to do so. But visiting the library is a great way to encourage kids to read, especially if kids have their own library cards. Kids with their own library cards tend to look at Article Cont’ on pg 8

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Education Encourage Children to Love Reading Cont’ visits to the library as shopping trips where they get to make their own choices about what they’re taking home with them.

And once kids reach a certain age, they can visit the library on their own.

• Share your own reading experiences with children. Kids look up to their parents and often want to mimic their behavior. So parents can set a good example by reading as well. On trips to the library, check out your own book. While you might not want to discuss every book you read with your children, discuss the books they’re reading. Chances are you read many of those same books yourself when you were a child, and discussing books with your child is a great way to improve his or her reading comprehension.

Distractions abound for today’s youngsters, who might not embrace reading as readily as they do video games or social networking. But parents can take many steps to instill a love of reading in their kids that will last a lifetime.

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Family Healthcare

What if the Aches and Pains become to much?

Copping with Juvenile Arthritis By: Miranda Pesses Did you know that kids can get arthritis, too? According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease, there are approximately 294,000 American children under age 18 that have been diagnosed with arthritis or other rheumatic conditions. Arthritis is swelling in the tissue that lines the insides of joints, and is caused by an autoimmune disease (when the body produces antibodies that attack its own tissues). Many kids feel aches and pains due to playing hard, sports or even growing pains. What do you do when you suspect that it may be more than that?

There are several symptoms of juvenile arthritis which include the obvious, such as pain, stiness, and swelling in joints, and the not so obvious, such as high fever, rash and swelling in lymph nodes or other parts of the body. It is possible for these symptoms to come and go as the disease can flare and then go into remission without warning. It is important to get diagnosed by a doctor as soon

as possible, because this type of arthritis in kids can cause bones and joints to grow unevenly, as well as causing inflammation of the eyes.

If you suspect that your child may have more than everyday growing pains, schedule an appointment with your pediatrician. It is a disease that can be difficult to diagnose if there are only a few vague symptoms, but doctors will usually suspect arthritis with pain and swelling in joints that lasts more than 6 weeks. The doctor will complete a physical exam, draw blood for lab tests and possibly order x-rays.

They will also attempt to rule out other possibilities such as injury or Lyme disease. Be prepared to give a complete family history and a detailed list of symptoms, including dates, times and severity of symptoms, such as pain levels.

If your child is diagnosed with juvenile arthritis, there are many ways to help treat the disease and manage the pain. You will most likely be referred to a Rheumatologist, which is a doctor

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Family Healthcare that specializes in the treatment of arthritis. Minor pain and swelling may be treated with ibuprofen, but prescription medicine may be required for more severe pain, and swelling. Physical therapists can teach kids how to keep their muscles strong to support the joints with specially designed exercises. Keeping joints moving can help keep pain at bay, but heat is very helpful when joints are particularly painful. There are many ways to warm painful areas such as heating pads, electric blankets, warm baths and even a

paraffin wax dip.

If your child is diagnosed with juvenile arthritis, there are many things you can do to help your child, yourself and other family members, such as joining a support group and staying involved with your child’s school.

Encourage them to exercise and follow doctors and therapist wellness plans. Remember that well informed is well armed. You can get more information from these websites: www.niams.nih. gov, kidshealth.org and www. kidsgetarthritistoo.org.

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Camps

New Braunfels

San Antonio

Landa Parks and Recreation Summer programs New Braunfels 830-221-4370 www.nbtexas.org

Camp Invention Various locations Contact: Kim Lindenfeld (800) 968-4332 kidsinvent@sbcglobal.net www.CampInvention.org

J&R Gymnastics 1437 S Walnut Ave New Braunfels, TX 78130 (830) 606-0375 Newks Tennis Ranch New Braunfels 830.625.9105 information@newktennis.com www.newktennis.com T Bar M New Braunfels 830-620-4263 registrar@tbarmcamps.org www.tbarm.com

San Antonio Alamo Gymnastics Summer Camp (210) 479-8282 info@AlamoGymnastics.com www.AlamoGymnastics.com Alamo Volleyball Summer Camps (210) 573-4827 gmikec@qvtc.com www.AlamoVolleyball.com Bits, Bytes & Bots-MinecraftTM, Robotics, Coding & Video Games Two locations, Fortress Church and Hope Church Contact: Chris Rodriguez (210) 745-8123 SA@BitsBytesBots.com www.BBBofSA.com Bricks 4 Kidz Contact: Sol Rodriguez (210) 900-2351 srodriguez@bricks4kidz.com www.Bricks4kidz.com

Cheer-riffic Summer Fun (210) 521-5897 ctrebels@Cheerrific.com www.Cheerriffic.com Entourage Modeling & Acting Summer Camp 6800 Park Ten Blvd. #268-So. San Antonio, TX 78213 Contact: Cindy Twedt (210) 733-5007 EntourageAgency123@gmail.com www.EntourageSummerCamp.com iTEC Governor’s Summer Merit Program One UTSA Circle San Antonio, TX 78249 Contact: Roberta Bauer (210) 458-5081 itec@utsa.edu www.itec.utsa.edu Magik Theatre Summer Camps (210) 227-2751 education@MagikTheatre.org www.MagikTheatre.org

Olympian Fencing Camps (210) 872-2004 info@OlympianFencingClub.com www.OlympianFencing.com

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Camps San Antonio

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Olympia Gymnastics & Cheerleading Summer Camps (210) 826-4296 ogcspeed@yahoo.com www.OlympiaKids.com

Spurs and Silver Stars Summer Basketball Camps One AT&T Center San Antonio, TX 78219 Contact: Spurs Sports Programs (210) 444-5021 www.nba.com/spurs

The Painted Plate Summer Pottery Camps (210) 545-6886 info@PaintedPlateStudio.com www.PaintedPlateStudio.com Performing Arts San Antonio Summer Camps (210) 557-1187 ptinder@satx.rr.com www.performingartssa.org The Rose Theatre Summer Camps Contact: Jessie Rose (210) 360-0004 Jessie@therosetheatreco.com www.TheRoseTheatreCo.com San Antonio Children’s Museum Summer Camps (210) 212-4453 info@sakids.org www.SAkids.org San Antonio Parks & Recreation Summer Youth Programs Multiple locations Contact: Phillip Covington (210) 207-3000 Phillip.Covington@SanAntonio.gov www.SanAntonio.gov/ParksAndRec Special Reach Summer Enrichment Programs 19291 Stone Oak Parkway San Antonio, TX 78269 (210) 784-7478 special.reach@gmail.com www.SpecialReach.com

Venture Lab Summer Camp 1112 South St Mary’s St San Antonio, TX 78210 Contact: Razil Owen (210) 701-1099 Razil@VentureLab.org www.VentureLab.org Witte Museum Summer Camps 3801 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 Contact: Sarah Benedetti (210) 357-1910 Reservations@WitteMuseum.org wwwWitteMuseum.org Woodlawn Theatre 1920 Fredericksburg Rd San Antonio, TX 78201 (210) 267-8388 wwolawnapa.org Youth Orchestra of San Antonio Summer Symphony Camps (210) 737-0097 info@yosa.org www.yosa.org

San marcos Aquatic Science Adventure Camp San Marcos 512-245-2329 www.eardc.txstate.edu/educationcenter/camp

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Activities

Make Home Projects A Family Affair Tackling home improvement projects with kids in tow can be challenging. But if kids are old enough, moms and dads can enlist their youngsters’ help when working on projects around the house. Not only can adults keep closer tabs on kids’ activities, but involving kids in home projects also lets parents instill important and practical lessons at the same time.

When asked to pitch in on home projects, young kids may feel proud they can lend a hand with such a “grown-up” task. With the right instruction, children of all ages can get involved with fix-up projects and learn new skills in the process.

• Include children from the start. When beginning a project, parents can make their kids a part of the design and planning process, welcoming the input of younger members of the family, especially if renovations will impact spaces they use directly.

Draft a list of supplies and ask questions of the kids regarding what supplies they think will have to go into completing the project.

• Shop as a family. Although it may slow you down, take children along to the home improvement store so you can purchase supplies together. Let youngsters help you as you choose materials for the project. This way they can see how the raw materials will turn into the finished renovation.

• Emphasize safety. Children

should understand that tools serve a distinct purpose and that they are not toys. Identify and explain the dangerous pieces of equipment and instruct children that they should not touch or turn on tools without an adult nearby. Go over the proper ways to handle the tools and explain the purposes of each device. Make sure everyone is wearing safety equipment, including eye protection, gloves and ear protection, while handing the tools.

• Demonstrate and then let kids try. Children will not have the skills to perform more intricate tasks, but older kids can hammer some nails, mix paint or even cut wood with supervision. Assign tasks based on the child’s age. For example, a preteen may be able to saw wood, while a kindergartener can hand over nails and tools.

Illustrate the correct way to get things done and then have children mirror your actions.

• Attempt an easy project first.

Painting a room, building a planter box, or another less complicated project can help parents gauge their kids’ abilities.

Involving children in home improvement projects can teach then new skills, give them a greater appreciation of the work that goes into maintaining a house, instill a sense of pride in youngsters, and provide a great chance for kids and their parents to spend quality together

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Cooking with Kids

CUPID FlOAtS

Ingredients Vanilla ice cream Cherry 7-Up Red licorice Directions 1. Add a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream to a drinking cup or mug.

2. Fill the cup with Cherry 7-Up. 3. Cut the ends off of 1 strand of red licorice, then place into the cup to use as a straw.

APPlE SANDWICHES

Ingredients 1 large apple peanut butter granola mini chocolate chips or raisins, nuts, coconut, cinnamon, etc.

Instructions 1. Wash and cut apple into 4 slices.

2. Core the apple with an apple corer or a small cookie cutter will work. {You could cut fun shapes like stars and hearts.} 3. Spread peanut butter on one slice.

4. Sprinkle with granola and chocolate chips.

5. Top with another slice of apple.

NUtEllA MINI PANCAKE KABOBS

Ingredients 1 small bottle Bisquick™ Shake ‘n Pour™ pancake mix 1 small jar Nutella® 1 pound fresh strawberries, washed, stems removed, sliced into 1/2 inch thick slices 2 large firm bananas, peeled and sliced into 1/2 inch thick rounds 4 wooden skewers broken in half to make 8 small kabobs DIRECTIONS 1. Prepare the pancake batter according to package directions and pour small dabs of batter onto a hot, lightly greased griddle for 1 -1/2 inch diameter pancakes (about 3/4 tablespoon of batter per mini pancake).

2. Cook the mini pancakes for about a minute on each side or until lightly browned.

3. Spread some Nutella on each of the pancake bites and layer the ingredients onto the kabob sticks. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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CAUlIFlOWER tOtS

Cooking with Kids

Ingredients 2 cups cooked cauliflower florets, finely chopped 1 large egg 1 large egg white 1/2 cup onion, minced 3 tbsp minced fresh parsley 1/2 cup reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs salt and pepper to taste cooking spray Instructions 1. To cook the cauliflower florets, steam a little over 2 cups raw cauliflower florets in a little water covered for for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender but not mushy, then drain well and dry on paper towel, then using a knife finely chop and set 2 cups aside.

2. Preheat oven to 400°f. Spray a nonstick cookie sheet with cooking spray.

3. In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients and season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Spoon 1 tablespoon of mixture in your hands and roll into small ovals. Place on the cookie sheet and bake for 16-18 minutes, turning halfway through cooking until golden.

PAN FRIED CINNAMON BANANAS

Ingredients 2 slightly overripe bananas 2 tablespoons sugar (you can substitute granulated Splenda, if you like) 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon nutmeg Olive oil spray Instructions 1. Slice the bananas into rounds, approximately ⅓ inch thick.

2. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Set aside.

3. Spray a large skillet with olive oil spray. Warm over medium heat.

4. Add the banana rounds and cook for about 2-3 minutes.

5. During the last minute of cooking on the first side, sprinkle about ½ of the cinnamon mixture over the banana rounds.

6. Flip the rounds, sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon mixture, and cook about 2-3 more minutes, until the bananas are soft and warmed through.

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Dining

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Magic Time Machine 902 N.E. Loop 410, (210) 828-1470 www.magictimemachine.com Rainforest Cafe 110 E Crockett St, (210) 277-6300 www.rainforestcafe.com The Cove 606 W. Cypress S., (210) 227-2683 www.thecove.us

Double Dave’s Pizzaworks 19186 Blanco Road,(210) 342-2121 www.ddpw.com Incredible Pizza Company 11743 West Avenue, (210) 342-2121 Peter Piper Pizza Mulitple Locations www.peterpiperpizza.com Zio’s Italian Kitchen Multiple Locations zios.com

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Alamo Cafe & Tortilla Factory 14250 San Pedro Ave, (210) 495-2233 www.alamocafe.com Beto’s Comida Latin 8142 Broadway, (210) 930-9393 www.betosinfo.com La Hacienda de los Barrios 18747 Redland Rd, (210)497-8000 lhdlb.com Mamacitas 8030 IH 10 West, (210) 341-5424 505 46 Business, New Braunfels, (830) 627-0099 mamacitas.com Mi Tierra Cafe 218 Produce Row, (210) 225-1262 www.mitierracafe.com

____________ BBQ ____________ Vegan Vegeria County Line 111 W Crockett St., (210) 229-1941 10101 Int. 10, (210) 641-1998 www.countyline.com Grady’s Bar-B-Q Multiple Locations www.gradysbbq.com

8407 Braodway, (210) 826-4223 www.myvegeria.com Artistic Vegan Tex- Mex and American cuisine. Featuring daily specials, fresh tamales, and fresh baked goods Monday - Saturday. Specializes in Vegan catering for weddings and all other events.

Rudy’s Real Texas BBQ 10623 Westover Hills Blvd, (210) 653-7839 15560 IH 35 Frontage Rd, (210) 653-7839 24152 IH 10, (210) 698-2141 www.rudys.com Texas Pride Barbecue 2980 E. Loop 1604, (210) 649-3730 www.texaspridebbq.net Steeped in the finest quality mesquite Barbecue, a 1940’s country store gas station has been created into a nostalgic family friendly real Texas BBQ Joint. Enjoy slow-cooked brisket, pork ribs, chopped beef sandwiches, an array of side dishes, and our famous peach cobbler!

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Events February Hairspray The Musical Jan 31, 2015 - Mar 1, 2015 Cameo Theatre HAIRSPRAY’s high energy cast will fill your heart with laughter, romance, and deliriously tuneful songs!

Cirque Du Soleil Feb 4, 2015 - Feb 8, 2015 AT&T Center Deep within a forest, at the summit of a volcano, exists an extraordinary world-a-world where something is possible.

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Feb 12, 2015 - Mar 1, 2015 Freeman Coliseum Grounds / AT&T Center Over 2 and a half weeks of high-flying PRCA Rodeo action, live musical entertainment, family-friendly carnival, shopping at over 650 booths, livestock and horse shows and sales, fair food galore, a Texas Wildlife Area and so much more!

The Addams Family Feb 13, 2015 - Mar 13, 2015 Woodlawn Theatre The Addam’s Family features an original story, and it’s every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family.

Thrillseekers 5k February 28, 2015 Nelson Wolff Stadium Here’s your chance to do something about it!

The 5K ThrillSeeker Experience is a one of a kind course designed by actual Hollywood stunt producers.

March Big League Weekend Mar 20, 2015 - Mar 21, 2015 Alamodome A partnership between Ryan Sanders Baseball, the Texas Rangers Baseball Club, the San Antonio Missions Baseball Club and the City of San Antonio.

April Disney On Ice Presents Frozen!

Apr 2, 2015 - Apr 5, 2015 Alamodome Enter a fantastical winter wonderland beyond all imagination at Disney On Ice presents Frozen! The heartwarming, Academy Awardwinning tale you love is now LIVE and skating into San Antonio.

Poteet Strawberry Festival Apr 10, 2015 - Apr 12, 2015 Poteet Strawberry Festival Grounds Located in the heart of the Artesian Belt, Poteet is recognized as the “Strawberry Capital of Texas”. Each year the Poteet Strawberry Festival is host to over 100,000 people.

4th Annual Witte Museum Book Scoot And 5k April 11, 2015 Witte Museum This morning run/walk benefits the Witte’s educational programs by underwriting admissions, program and exhibition fees and bus transportation for students.

Fiesta! San Antonio Apr 16, 2015 - Apr 26, 2015 Citywide Mark your calendars for Fiesta 2015!! Fiesta® San Antonio is one of the biggest festivals in the United States and takes place each April to honor the memory of the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto, celebrating the diverse heritage, culture and spirit that make up the city of San Antonio.

Fiesta® is also the “Party With a Purpose” because more than 100 local nonprofit organizations and military units create the more than 100 terrific events you can enjoy over 11 days. Those groups then spend the rest of the year giving back to their community.

They provide education, religious ministries, the arts, athletic opportunities for youth, health services and the defense of our great country.

Valero Texas Open Mar 23, 2015 - Mar 29, 2015 TPC San Antonio The third-oldest tournament on the PGA Tour, the Valero Texas Open has been played in San Antonio since 1922.

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Crafts

Arts and Crafts

YARN HEARtS You’ll Need rustic floral wire wire cutters yarn scissors 1.

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Clip off a length of floral wire and bend into a heart shape; twisting the ends together to secure.

Tie yarn onto heart.

Pull yarn across heart, wrap around wire and pull yarn across to the other side.

Wrap yarn securely so there is no slack.

Tie a knot and cut yarn with enough length for hanging.

You could also tuck a note inside and give it as a valentine.

Egg CARtON BUNNY You’ll need: recycled egg carton scissors white/pink paint a black sharpie glue 1.

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Start by cutting out just one little egg carton cup…you will need to trim around the edges so it sits flat. Then cut a square from the carton to make the ears.

Cut out two bunny ears and put some white paint in the middle.

Draw on the bunny’s face with a black sharpie and paint the nose with pink paint!

Once the ears are dry, glue them to the back of the egg carton then paint on some white whiskers.

BINOCUlARS CRAFt You’ll need: 2 toilet paper rolls Construction paper Glue Scotch tape Scissors Stickers, crayons, etc. string 1.

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Cut a piece of construction paper so that it will wrap completely around one of the toilet paper rolls. Tape the construction paper in place and then repeat this process with the other roll.

Roll a piece of scotch tape into a donut and stick the two toilet paper rolls together.

Cut a piece of construction paper that is long enough to wrap around the two toilet paper rolls. This piece is what will actually hold them together. Tightly wrap the piece of construction paper around rolls and tape the ends together. Add a few more tape donuts underneath this piece to have it stick even better.

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