Cincinnati Parent // 06.2012

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Healthy Competition

Why Being Competitive Isn’t Bad for Your Child

Keeping Your Kids

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Keeping Your Kids Safe 16

Chris Crocker

Enjoying Fatherhood

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Being Competitive Isn’t Bad

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Publisher’s Note Online Buzz

around town 08

Community Spotlight Local News, Events and More

commentary + parenting 10

Mommy Magic

Finding Time for Fitness After Kids

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Pete Gilbert....Stay-at-Home Dad

Tighty Whities and Other Gift Ideas

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Profile Father’s Day Fun Around Cincy

Cincy on a Budget Frugal Family Fun in Cincy

26 Summer Camp Guide 30 Childcare + Education Guide 38 Birthday Party Guide 38 Marketplace

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A Healthy Camper is a Happy Camper

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Daily Events Ongoing Events Fun + Wacky

ON THE COVER Cover Model: Bella Knorr Photographer: Cara Harrison, Mischief and Laughs Photography

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PUBLISHER Mary Wynne Cox | publisher@cincinnatiparent.com DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Katie Pfierman | katie@cincinnatiparent.com CREATIVE DIRECTOR Heather Lipe | heather@cincinnatiparent.com

I recently attended a board meeting for Parenting Media Association in San Diego, CA. The meeting was extremely interesting and enlightening. Parenting Media Association (PMA) is an organization that serves over 120 local parenting publications throughout the United States. It is amazing how quickly the world of media is changing. We spent a great deal of the meeting discussing how we need to keep up with this constantly changing business we are in.

When we first started publishing Cincinnati Parent Magazine in the 80’s, we would cut and paste the magazine on layout boards. Today, everything is done electronically. Also, we have added so many facets and layers to our media business.

We have a Web site that offers resources, directories, daily blogs, articles and up-to-date information. We have close to 3,000 engaged Facebook fans that we can reach out to “live” at any moment.

We are working on establishing phone apps, tablet apps, videos and much more. The important theme of the meeting was keeping our member publications on track to stay competitive and current in this time when parents are looking for multiple platforms for receiving information on parenting.

Of course, we had some fun along the way while in San Diego. We had a chance to visit the San Diego Zoo… one of the top zoos in the country. It is huge! There were moving sidewalks to help visitors traverse the zoo quickly. My favorite spot of the day was the orangutan jungle. They were human like and came up to the window with orange peels, placing their hand up against my hand. It was amazing!

We also had a fabulous lunch in the harbor next to the USS Midway Museum where the famous homecoming “Kiss” statue is displayed. San Diego is the base of the US Navy Department so the feel of the military is everywhere. My nephew is currently based in a marine camp in San Diego. It gave me a great appreciation for the marines and navy and all they do to keep our country safe.

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Our hotel was based in La Jolla – a gorgeous nearby town with shimmering ocean views and spectacular restaurants and shops. I walked along the beaches and there were sea lions and seals everywhere along with surfers and kayakers.

I also spent an afternoon at the beautiful pool overlooking the ocean. As I relaxed and took in the scenery, I noticed a father playing in the pool with his children. They were all so happy in the moment. He was throwing them up in the air, chasing them around and having a great time. Witnessing pure joy like this was a wonderful reminder that in this fast-paced, technology-laden society we live in today, it is more important than ever to take time to truly live in the moment and create memories with our children that will last a lifetime.

This summer, whether you are taking a trip with the family to a new and exciting location or simply rediscovering all that Cincinnati has to offer, I hope you are able find time to carve out some wonderful memories. And to the fathers, I wish you many moments of pure joy on your special day.

Happy Father’s Day Cincinnati Parent Readers!

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Mary Wynne Cox Publisher

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Community Spotlight

Wonderlab: Simple Machine Mania!

Celebrate Awesome Dads at Deefield Towne Center

What gives people the ability to easily lift themselves into the air or move a heavy object with just one finger? Discover the answer at Simple Machine Mania! opening on June 5 and running through September 23 at the WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology in Bloomington. The interactive science exhibition explores the astonishing power of pulleys and levers.

The exhibition features the Giant Telescoping Lever, the Pulley Chair and the Giant Biomechanical Hand. Other parts of the exhibition include using a catapult to lay siege to a block castle, building a model of an amusement park ride, and, for very young children, using a bucket on a pulley to lift stuffed animals into a preschool treehouse.

For more information, call 812-337-1337 ext. 25 or visit wonderlab.org or WonderLab’s Facebook page. The exhibition is made possible with the generous support of Oliver Winery, Cook Medical, Lamar Outdoor Advertising, Travel Indiana Magazine and Yellowpages.com.

June 16th from Noon to 3pm June 16th from noon to 3 pm come to Deerfield Towne Center to celebrate Awesome Dads! Dads don’t always get the acknowledgement that they deserve, so come witness the Dad Rocks makeover with our friends at 103.5 WGRR Cincinnati’s Greatest Hits, Roosters Men’s Grooming and Massage Envy. Plus enjoy DJ- Cruise in, Entertainment for the kids, giveaways and prizes.

World Choir Games The World Choir Games (WCG), the largest choral competition in the world, will make its North American debut in Cincinnati, Ohio, July 4-14, 2012. Inspired by the Olympic ideal, the goal of the WCG is to unite people from all nations through singing in peaceful competition.

Over 400 participating choirs from 70 countries will compete.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit http://www.2012worldchoirgames.com/tickets

Official Reds Baseball Camps

presented by Safeco Insurance Sign up now for the official Cincinnati Reds baseball and softball camps, presented by Safeco Insurance.

The camps are open to boys and girls ages 6-14 at all levels of experience. Camps will be held at the following Greater Cincinnati locations: • Florence Freedom Field, June 4-8, 2012 • Mason

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High School, July 9-13, 2012

Country Day School, August 13-17, 2012

Campers will be given a full Reds uniform (jersey, pants, hat and belt), four tickets to a 2012 Reds game and a special graduation certificate.

To sign up for the official Cincinnati Reds baseball and softball camp presented by Safeco Insurance or for pricing and details, visit www.reds.com/camps or call 1-855-8GoReds (1-855-846-7337).

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Finding Time for Fitness After Kids Carve out the “you” time every mom deserves

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As a mom, it is important for your health (both mental and physical) to take time out to take care of yourself.

Tell us how you find time to exercise without the kids in tow.

When they are in bed i play Wii fit.

— Ashley O.

I get up before the husband leaves for work and go running.

—Jayna E. Mary Susan Buhner Our gym has free childcare, which is a big jungle gym for them to run around and get some exercise too!

— Amanda K.

My sweet baby boy will not eat unless I am holding him and doing slow and steady squats. It took me about a month to figure this out--- I did the math and I do approx an hour and a half of squats everyday- with an extra twelve pounds in tow!

— Andrea K.

I walk the dog at night after they are a sleep.

—Amy K.

I take a walk while everyone is at school!

— Jennifer A.

Zumba. One time I had no choice but to bring him along. I wasn’t willing to miss it and I found out he loved it. So he comes along when I have to and he plays with his toys until the end and then joins me. I have the best instructor in the world.

— April W.

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Before I had kids, fitness was a passion for me. Actually, it was a passion even after my first daughter was born. I ran around 15 miles a week and enjoyed biking and walking as well. All of these activities could be accomplished, of course, with my precious first child in tow. Emphasis on “could.” Some days it took an hour just to slather sunscreen on her, get her sippy cup and snacks, and strap her securely in the baby jogger. An hour of prep time for a 20-minute run.

After my second daughter was born, I was surprised to find that my passion for exercise had decreased a bit. “What happened to my ability to push myself,” I wondered? I used to be different. I used to get excited about getting outside in the fresh air and burning off some steam, or at least excited about putting on my matching workout outfit (even if it was still from the maternity section).

I quickly came to realize that having two kids to prep for “exercise time” was now double the work. I felt like I was packing for a weeklong camping trip when I left my house. Books for my oldest to look at, her toddler juice box, and a snack. For my youngest, a binky (a.k.a. pacifier), cheerios for a snack, bottle, diaper and wipes and her favorite toy. (A little side note: the day

you leave your house pushing your kiddos in a jogger WITHOUT a diaper and wipes, is the day someone will have the mother of all blowouts. Take it from my experience!) Finally...I was ready to roll.

Triumphant in my dedication, confident in my commitment to having a good run, I started out. This is a cautionary tale. Here is what I learned: Right off the bat, I realized one important thing in my workout equation. That is, pushing a jogger with two kids as passengers is A LOT more work than pushing one! Yikes, my pace was slower, my hands were cramping from gripping the stroller so tightly! This was harder work than before!

Another fitness factor? Being the official “referee” for your kiddos is a cardio sport in itself. Two kids, one stroller equals fighting. It is tight quarters under that little hood. It may protect them from the sun, but it does not protect them from each other! They fight over snacks, who is breathing the other’s air, and when we should turn around. There was a time and place when running was invigorating and even empowering for me. Now it was a nightmare. I really needed to concentrate to huff and puff, and that clearly was not going to happen. I was pulling over to pick up tossed sippy cups, tripping over a beloved blanket stuck in the wheels, or breaking up a sibling altercation, all the while threatening my kids to sit still for

another 10 minutes. I used to love doing this and now I found myself dreading it.

What happened? I realized that something that was necessary and fun for me had now become a chore.

What did I learn? Well, I learned that the state of motherhood was constantly changing. It is a process. My determination to shove a square peg into a round hole was not fun for anybody. My revelation? Instead of changing my expectation, I changed the way I went about it.

Now a mother of three, I know that it is okay to workout without my kids in tow.

Carving that time out for myself and allowing myself the permission to enjoy it is vital to my sanity and to being a good mom to my children. In the meantime, I was just exhausting myself instead of recharging myself.

With summer here, fitness and exercise can be fun and really a great way to recharge by being outside. The days are longer and you deserve some time to reboot! As we moms all know, motherhood is a marathon, not a sprint!

Therefore, taking time along the path of motherhood for a walk, a run, a workout class (without kiddos in tow) only makes us stronger, more prepared and better in the long run! Happy Summer!

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Keeping Your Kids Safe This Summer Safety Precautions Could Save Your Child

Written by Katrina Robke Holtmeier

Your phone rings.

It’s the local hospital calling and

there’s been an accident with your

child. The in juries have the potential to

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Thoughts race through your head: What happened? Was anyone else hurt? If only I had taught my child more about being careful when riding a bicycle, perhaps this wouldn’t have happened.

You rush to the hospital to comfort your child. Luckily, everything is going be fine.

As a parent, this scenario is one of your worst nightmares. However, with a little preparation, many accidents can be avoided.

Wendy Pomerantz, Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), said safety is very important because injury

injuries including, but not limited to, those incurred through bicycle wrecks (particularly involving children not wearing helmets), swimming incidents, sports, and severe sunburns.

So what can you do to prevent injury to your child? Pomerantz said it is simple: Supervise and take precautions. “Supervision is one of the most important ways to prevent injuries,” she said. “Make sure kids always wear proper protective equipment and sunscreen. Choose age-appropriate activities and don’t swim alone.”

is the number one cause of death among children. Among the many things she does at CCHMC, Pomerantz spends about 20 hours per week treating patients in the emergency department. She said she sees many injuries each and every day.

“Almost all injuries are preventable,” she said. “That’s what makes safety so important.” During the summer months, Pomerantz said she sees a plethora of

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than nine million children ages 0 through 19 are seen in emergency departments for injuries, while more than 9,000 die as a result of being injured.

Injury treatment is the leading cause of medical spending for American children.

The estimated annual cost of unintentional child injuries in the United States is nearly $11.5 billion. The CDC is working hard to reduce this amount.

When injuries decrease, the cost of treatment does as well.

In an effort to raise awareness about the leading causes of child injury and how they can be prevented, the CDC has launched the Protect the Ones You Love initiative. Protect the Ones You Love offers step-by-step guidelines on preventing leading causes of child injury, such as burns, drownings, falls and sports injuries. By researching this program at http://www.cdc.gov/safechild/, parents can play a life-saving role in protecting children from injuries.

One parent who is taking a proactive role in the safety of her two children is Lee Ann Mueller of South Lebanon. She said the safety of her children, Jacob, 6, and Nathan, 2, is one of the most important things in her life. Parents and guardians should be careful and use common sense when it comes to implementing safety techniques, she said, because doctors and researchers know so much more about the long-lasting effects of certain childhood injuries.

“You can’t be lax about it and say, ‘Well, we didn’t have all these safety measures as kids and we turned out fine,’” she said. “Now that we know more about what can keep our kids safe, it is our job as parents to employ these measures.”

For more information on preventing injuries in your home visit the Web sites http://www.cdc.gov/safechild/, http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/ service/c/ccic/injury-prevention/, http:// www.safekids.org/, and http://www.cdc. gov/Features/VitalSigns/ChildInjury/.

This even applies to summer vacation, which Mueller said she and her family will be taking in the next few months.

She said she will be using the same safety techniques at the beach as she would at home. This includes constant supervision while swimming at the pool or beach, frequent application of sunscreen, and taking time out of the sun.

Every parent dreads seeing their child in pain. Taking the time to research the leading causes of injury and and implementing safety measures to help protect against those injuries will go a long way in keeping your family happy and healthy all year long.

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Father’s Day Fun in Cincy Ideas for spending time with Dad Caitlin Wherley This year, Father’s Day is on Sunday, June 17. Don’t forget to pick up a card for Dad, and then take him out to do something fun in the Cincinnati area.

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Goetta, a German sausage, has been a breakfast staple in the Cincinnati area for years, but at the Goetta Festival, it isn’t just for breakfast. Dazzle your taste buds with unique Goetta dishes and enjoy a day filled with games, arts and crafts, music and entertainment.

When: June 15-17: Fri 5 to11:30p.m., Sat. noon to 11:30p.m.; Sun. noon to 9:00p.m.

Where: MainStrasse Village, Covington, KY Cost: Free Call: 859-491-0458 Website: www.mainstrasse.org

Father’s Day at Krohn Conservatory Grab Dad’s hand and walk through the foliage of the conservatory while 16,000 butterflies from around the world flit around you. The best part is, dads get in free!

When: June 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Krohn Conservatory,1501 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati Cost: Adults, $6; seniors, $5; kids 5-12, $4; kids 4 and under free Call: 513-421-5707 Website: www.cincinnatiparks.com or www.

butterflyshow.com

Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum’s Railroad Festival and Train Meet Grab your conductor’s hat and travel back in time to the railroad’s heyday in Bradford. The Railroad Festival will feature model trains, vendors and a little music.

When: June 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Bradford School, 750 Railroad Avenue, Bradford, OH Cost: Adults, $3; kids, $2 Call: 937-448-6211 Website: www.bradfordrrmuseum.org

Big Red Machine presented by Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame During the 1970s, the Cincinnati Reds won 953 games, six division titles, four National League pennants and two World Series. Don your red and white and take a look at rare artifacts, stories and photos from this era.

When: June 16 and 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati Cost: Adults, $10; seniors and students, $8; kids 4 and under, free Call: 513-765-7923 Website: www.cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/

cin/hof/index.jsp

Cincinnati’s 25 th Annual Juneteenth Festival June 19 marks the end of slavery in the United States, and this year, Cincinnati is going all out for the celebration. There will be music by local acts such as Stone City Band and a children’s area complete with horseback riding, a petting zoo, storytelling and face painting.

When: June 16 and 17: Sat, noon to 9 p.m. and Sun, 2 to 6 p.m.

Where: Eden Park’s Mirror Lake, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati Cost: Free Call: 513-631-7289 Website: www.juneteenthcincinnati.org

Fatherhood Community Celebration This special day will provide fathers

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the opportunity to spend a day with their children and families. There will be free food and beverages, games, arts and crafts, inflatables, live music, sports activities and more.

When: June 17, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Sawyer Point, 720 E Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati Cost: Free Call: (513) 929-4800

Website: www.talberthouse.org/news/ events/fatherhoodcommunityevent2012. html

Dad’s Day Out at Taft Museum of Art Take Dad out this year for a day of fun day rather than getting him another tie. You can take a tour of the museum, make Dad a pocket notebook, sink a few putts on the executive putting green, catch a show by the Wump Mucket Puppets or take photos with a surprise Cincinnati team mascot.

When: June 17, 1 to 4 p.m.

Where: Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike Street, Cincinnati Cost: Free on Sundays Call: 513-241-0343 Website: www.taftmuseum.org

Movie Night at Fountain Square Bring a blanket and sit under the stars while enjoying a family-friendly film. Adult beverages, soft drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.

When: June 17, 7 to 9 p.m.

Where: Fountain Square, 520 Vine Street, Cincinnati Cost: Free Call: 513-621-4400 (media: x113) Website: www.myfountainsquare.com/

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CHRIS CROCKER: Written by Sarah McCosham

here are a million reasons why NFL safety Chris Crocker was chosen as the feature for this month’s Cincinnati Parent.

However, he confessed, “I don’t know why I was chosen for this. I’m so grateful, though.”

“It’s the every day—seeing her do different things, like sit up, roll over, grab the remote. There’s something new every day—I love being a dad.”

Indeed he is a great fit for Cincinnati Parent’s June 2012 issue. For starters, Chris has been an active part of the Cincinnati community, volunteering much of his time and resources to the local non-profit VISIONS. Additionally, Chris is a family man, who loves nothing more than spending time with his wife, Karrie, and seven-month-old daughter, Cydney Grace. In fact, this month marks Chris’ first official Father’s Day, so it seemed like an especially perfect time to talk to him about his new role as Dad. When talking to Chris and Karrie, one thing that was absolutely clear was how much Chris loves being a dad. Cydney was born last September, and every day since then has been an “amazing blessing,” he said. “It’s the every day—seeing her do different things, like sit up, roll over, grab the remote. There’s something new every day—I love being a dad.”

Chris’s love for Cydney has translated into an even deeper, more profound love for his wife. “She’s a product of me and her mom – we created her.

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Enjoying Fatherhood One Milestone at a Time Loving her has taught me what selfless love is.” Chris explained that watching Karrie with Cydney is so beautiful and natural, “She’s so great with Cydney – it’s given me a whole other level of respect for her.”

The feeling seems to be mutual, as Karrie describes Chris as “a natural” who’s “not afraid to get down and dirty” when it comes to helping out. “Chris loves fatherhood – I can see it in his eyes. He completely lights up when he sees her.”

“She’s definitely a Daddy’s girl,” Chris agreed. “I can’t walk into the room when she’s feeding, because then she is completely focused on me.”

Admittedly, Chris’ football career can make it difficult to spend quality time with his family, as he is often traveling during the season. However, Karrie says because they’ve been together since day one, having a baby hasn’t been a big challenge. “I knew what to expect,” Karrie said of Chris’ NFL schedule. One of the perks of his job, though, is the off-season. “When he’s home, Chris is “extremely involved” with taking care of Cydney. “He’s willing to help with anything: feeding, playing, dirty diapers … he’s all hands on deck.”

In addition to being a hands-on Dad, Chris has also been very involved with community service, namely VISIONS Community Services, a nonprofit geared at helping single and teen mothers through education. “VISIONS is about trying to

help young ladies continue on the right path, even if they’ve had a bump in the road,” he explained.

Chris’ interest in VISIONS is primarily the result of growing up in a single-mother household. “I wanted to get involved in something I could relate to,” Chris said.

What’s more, as a new father, Chris added he is even more aware of how important it is to help young mothers.

Looking ahead, Chris hopes to expose Cydney to a wide range of sports, and encourage her to play any sport, not necessarily the football he is known for. Chris admitted that he’s actually a huge fan of the other “football” – soccer! “I’d love to coach her candy league team,” he said. He added that since he and Karrie are both very athletic, Cydney has a good shot at being a skilled athlete!

In addition to being a secret soccer fan, Karrie also admits Chris is quite the grill master. His specialty? “Barbecue wings,” she stated. When asked how they plan to celebrate Chris’s first Father’s Day, they said it would probably be “low key,” and most likely involve family, friends, and, of course, the grill!

We thank Chris and Karrie Crocker for taking time from their busy schedule to share their story with our readers. And we wish Chris and all of the fathers out there a Happy Father’s Day! JUNE 2012 [ cincinnati parent ] 17

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FREE MOVIES! Boone County Parks Family Movie Nights

Frugal Family Fun in Cincinnati Boredom-busting ideas that won’t break the bank

Friday evenings at dusk at The City of Union’s Old Firehouse and at the Boone Woods Stage June 3 – Mega Mind City of Union June 10 – Cats & Dogs City of Union June 17 – How to Train Your Dragon City of Union June 24 - Yogi Bear City of Union July 8 – Alpha & Omega Boone Woods July 15- Marmaduke Boone Woods July 22- Despicable Me Boone Woods July 29- Kung Fu Panda Boone Woods August 5 – Beauty & the Beast Boone Woods August 12 - Monsters, Inc. Boone Woods August 19 - Robin Hood Boone Woods August 26 - Toy Story 3 Boone Woods

Colerain Township’s FREE Sizzling Summer Entertainment Series Teen Night 1st Friday of the Mont, Family Movie Night, 2nd and 4th Fridays at dusk

June 10 – Despicable Me June 24 – Shrek Forever After July 1 – Teen NightActivities for teens begin at 7:30 PM followed by The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, at 9:30 PM July 8 – Megamind July 22 – Justin Bieber: Never Say Never August 5 – Teen Night Activities for teens begin at 7:30 PM followed by Tron Legacy, at 9:30 PM August 12 – Toy Story 3 August 26 – Tangled

Deerfield Township Free Movies in the Park Select Friday evenings at dark June 17 – Despicable Me Fleckstein Park June 24 – Yogi Bear Cottell Park July 8 – Cats and Dogs 2 Landen-Deerfield Park July 22 – Mega-Mind Cottell Park August 5 – Justin Bieber CCottell Park August – 26 Toy Story 3 anden-Deerfield Park September 9 – Tangled Cottell Park September 23 – Gnomeo and Juliet Fleckstein Park

City of Deer Park Movies in the Park

One Saturday each month at Chamberlain Park

June 18 – Toy Story 3 July 16 – The Search for Santa Paws August 20 – Shrek Ever After Show dates and times subject to change. Rain dates and times may apply. Please contact venue before attending.

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Mandy Gabbard Summer means freedom for kids all over the Tri-State but, unfortunately, it can also mean boredom. Entertaining one or more children for all one hundred plus days of summer can also get very expensive for moms and dads.

Fortunately, there are tons of options for family entertainment that don’t involve a mall, television or budget-busting amusement parks. You just have to know where to look!

Get Your Grub On Fuel up for your weekend every Friday night in June, July and August from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Lake Isabella in Loveland. Friday Night Grill Outs occur weekly, allowing families to enjoy quality time with each other and meet other families while enjoying summer staples like hot dogs and hamburgers for the kids.

Grown-ups can sample more sophisticated fair such as steak and lobster all while enjoying the free music. Guests will pay a small amount for dinner depending on the menu item, ($3.95 to $9.25). Visit www. greatparks.org for more information.

Cool Down and Splash Around Not lucky enough to have a waterpark in the backyard? You’re not alone, but there is relief from the sweltering sun without

paying admission to an overpriced waterpark. Woodland Mound Park on Kellogg Road offers fun and respite from the heat of summer days at Parky’s Wetland Adventure playground. Chow on the yummy treats offered at the snack bar or pack your own picnic lunch and stay all day!

For the Movie Lovers Who doesn’t love a good movie? The popcorn, the previews…the prices—oh, the prices! But the summer brings numerous outdoor free family movie nights all over the Tri-State. Deerfield Township, Colerain Township, West Chester and Taylor Mill all offer free family-friendly movies outdoors for no admission. Just bring your own chairs and snacks. Families can even get in on all the downtown excitement of Fountain Square. Every Sunday from June 3 through August 26 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, movie-goers will show up to take advantage of the fun of Toyota Movie Night on the Square. For more information on when and where to catch a free movie this summer, visit www. familyfriendlycincinnati.com and search “free movie nights.” Or take a break from the sun with Regal Summer Movie Express at Regal Deerfield Towne Center 16. Enjoy family-friendly movies for just $1,

Tuesdays and Wednesdays June 12 through August 8 at 10:00am.

Calling All History and Science Buffs Parents looking for a little more educational fun, (or air-conditioned fun), The Cincinnati Museum Center has just what the frugal mom or dad wants. One Friday each month this summer admission to the Natural History, Children’s and Cincinnati History museums is absolutely free from 4:00 to 8:00 pm! This year the dates are June 8, July 13, August 10 and September 14. For more details on this and other events at The Cincinnati Museum Center, visit www.cincymuseum.org.

Reading Rocks!

The Hamilton County Public Library’s summer reading program kicks off June 1 and is a fun and free way to encourage reading over the summer.

Signing up online is easy and there are numerous kick-off parties with food, music and games. The library also offers a variety of other fun events and programs throughout the summer.

Check out www.cincinnatilibrary.org to see all they have to offer.

Cincinnati is a great town with lots to offer families of all budgets this summer.

Get out and explore your city!

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HEALTHY COMPETITION Written by Sarah McCosham

eoff Cole knows a thing or two about competition. His son, Taylor, 18, plays Varsity football; his oldest daughter Lindsey, 16, is on a cheerleading squad; and his younger daughter Meghan, 13, plays both lacrosse and select softball.

Between these three children, Geoff has seen what a little competition can do for kids – and it’s not necessarily a bad thing.

My kids are constantly “striving to do their best,” says Geoff. “They set personal goals for themselves and follow through.” He adds that sports have helped his kids understand the importance of setting – and achieving – goals.

“With my son, in seventh grade he went from being a backup player on the second team of the squad to a starter on the Varsity football team by his Junior year.

He drove himself to that position. He had a goal in mind that he set for himself,” Geoff says. He also adds that, while all three of his children are competitive on the field, this competitive drive has never gotten out of hand and negatively impacted life off the field.

“

Competition sparks creativity and innovation, in school, business, sports, and in the home. Competitive people are often the most successful in these areas – and healthy competition ensures that people perform at their best level.

—Dr. Peter S. Cha, Orthopedic Surgeon at Cincinnati’s Beacon Orthopedics

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Competitiveness has a bad rap in our society, especially with regard to kids.

The term “competitive” has become synonymous with undesirable traits such as aggression, belligerence, and general “out-of-line” behaviors. At its root, though, competitiveness has to do with “mastery of skills, demonstrating that mastery in a public way, and often comparing your performance to that of others,” explains Dr. Nancy Tolley, a psychologist with Cincinnati Public Schools. Dr. Tolley says that in children, this sense of mastery and taking pride in accomplishments begins anywhere between four and seven years of age.

Competition helps kids grow.

“Competitiveness can be tied in a healthy way to a drive to learn,” Dr. Tolley continues, “to try new and difficult

Why Being Competitive Isn’t Bad for Your Child things, to learn how to handle failure, and to establish a positive self-image.

When the concept is tied to achieving personal bests, it establishes the foundation for future successes in life.”

“Competition sparks creativity and innovation, in school, business, sports, and in the home. Competitive people are often the most successful in these areas – and healthy competition ensures that people perform at their best level,” Adds Dr. Peter S. Cha, an Orthopedic Surgeon at Cincinnati’s Beacon Orthopedics.

However, there is an ugly side to competition – and it generally happens when the child’s team loses, or some sort of goal is not reached. “The drive to do your best, or to ‘win’ can turn into a drive to be perfect or to ‘win’ at any cost.

When children feel compelled to always be perfect or feel worthless when they do not ‘win,’ the drive to compete becomes harmful,” Dr. Tolley explains.

Regarding unhealthy competition, Paul Splitt, a Physical Education teacher at St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School, adds a few key points: “When winning becomes an obsession, or losing is unacceptable, and the child is willing to cheat – that is unhealthy competition.”

To counter these attitudes and behaviors, Paul will intentionally put kids in situations where they will lose. “They need to learn how to lose. It is tough to teach kids to learn how to lose, but it is an important lesson.” He concludes, “Kids must maintain respect for the sport, themselves, and the opposition.”

Admittedly, this can be a difficult balance – something with which Geoff has seen kids struggle. With Meghan’s softball, he’s seen girls breaking down on the field. “They’ve been in tears,” says Geoff, “because of the call of a play, or being taken out of the game.”

The experts agree that adults send an important message when it comes to competition. “Adult messages about

competitiveness are very powerful.

Parents and coaches should focus on comments about improvements in skills or attitudes. They should model positive behavior and discourage abusive or negative behavior on the part of other adults at competitions or sports events – especially for younger children,” says Dr. Tolley.

“Parents or coaches are key factors in setting the environment for healthy competition. They need to lead by example. If a parent or coach is a screamer or displays unsporting behavior then it will surely carry over to the player. A coach or parent simply needs to set appropriate goals and then stair -step a routine on how to get there,” adds Perry Wing, Director of Cincinnati’s Sports of All Sorts.

Geoff agrees, saying that parents need to make sure their kids feel supported and not pushed too hard. Specifically, notes Geoff, parents can’t fall into the trap of wanting to “live vicariously” through their child’s achievements.

This final sentiment – living through your children – is something Paul cautions about. “Parents are not the ones competing, and their identity can not be found through their children. Pushing children to live out the parents’ dreams is wrong, but pushing the children to live out their own dreams is amazing.”

To maintain this balance, Paul suggests parents “Encourage competition.

Encourage your kids to try. Encourage your kids to not give up. Encourage them when they lose. Celebrate personal victories. Competition is healthy, and can be nurtured.”

Such support and encouragement is key, says Geoff: “When kids have this framework, they’ll naturally strive to do their best.”

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commentary & parenting

[ pete gilbert...stay-at-home dad ]

Tighty Whities and Other Gift Ideas for Dad Father’s Day Gift Ideas from Stay-at-Home Dad, Pete Gilbert Pete Gilbert Since my first column is for the June issue, I thought it would be appropriate to talk about Father’s Day, more specifically, choosing a gift for dad on his special day.

To read more of Pete’s True Confessions of a Stay at Home Dad, visit CincinnatiParent.com

As a guy, buying a gift for your wife for Mother’s Day is fairly simple.

Flowers, dinner out, a homemade card from the kids and you’re done.

Father’s Day is different. There is no go-to gift for Father’s Day anymore.

Neckties used to be a common gift for dad, but now they are about as popular as a three-pack of tighty whities (and much less useful).

How do I know this? I’m a professional dad.

My qualifications? Last summer, I took a leave of absence from teaching and became a stay-at-home dad.

Taking care of my three children became my full-time job. Also, I’ve never dropped my baby, none of my kids has had a broken bone while I was taking care of them (except for

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maybe one tiny fracture) and I kind of want a minivan.

There is no go-to gif t for Fat her’s

Day anymore.

Neckties used to be a

common gif t for dad, but now t hey are

about as popular as a t hree-pack of Now that you know that I’m tighty whities (and much less useful). truly qualified, please return A New Gadget. Surprise dad with the the tie to the mall and keep reading. Here are a few cool, new electronic gadget that he’s gift ideas that will not be tossed into been eyeballing. There are so many the “Goodwill” box by Labor Day: iPods, tablet PCs, and handheld video games, I’m sure he would love one of Sports Equipment. If dad likes sports, them. After he opens it, he gets to get him something he can use – maybe make sure the software works, get a golf glove, tennis racket or batteries, and try to wrap his brain basketball. On second thought, he around a 300-page instruction may feel old (or get injured) trying to manual. Maybe you should pass on walk 18 holes, play a round of tennis the gadget. or join a pickup game of full-court hoops. Forget the sports equipment.

This isn’t as easy as I thought.

Cook. Make dad an elaborate meal.

Spend all day in the kitchen preparing his favorite foods, while he spends the day changing diapers and chasing kids around the house. That doesn’t exactly sound relaxing; let’s try something else...

How about something classic? How about something that makes a man look and feel good?

You know, like a necktie.

Trust me, I’m a professional.

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commentary & parenting

[ summer camps ]

A Healthy Camper is a Happy Camper Top ten tips to ensure your child has a healthy summer at camp So your child is going to camp! Follow these top ten tips to ensure your child has a happy and healthy summer.

1. When children show signs of illness, keep them home. This greatly reduces the spread of illness at camp. Ask your camp director about the timeframe that a child must be symptomfree before coming to camp.

2. Teach your child to sneeze and cough in his/her sleeve, and to wash his/her hands often at camp. Hand washing with soap and water should be performed for at least twenty seconds to remove germs.

3. Closed-toed shoes are a requirement for activities such as sports and hiking. This will help avoid slips, trips, and falls, which could cause injuries.

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4. Send enough clothes so your child can wear layers. Mornings can be chilly and by afternoon it may be hot. This enables your child to peel his/her layers off as the weather warms.

5. Fatigue plays a part in injuries. If children are going to day camp, ensure they get enough rest at night. If children are going to resident camp, explain that camp is not like a sleepover — they shouldn’t try to stay up all night!

8. Deciding whether or not to send your child to camp on a psychotropic medication break is a personal choice, but you should discuss your medication decisions with the camp director and your family physician.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Health Appraisal Guidelines for Day Camps and Resident Camps, “Elective interruption in medications (drug holidays) should be avoided in campers on long-term psychotropic therapy” (AAP, 2005).

6. Don’t forget to send sunscreen with about 45 SPF, and instruct your child how to use sunscreen.

9. Make sure you fill out medical history and authorization for medical care forms for your child. Speak with your camp director to make sure he or she has all the necessary information.

7. Send a reusable water bottle. Your child can refill it frequently during camp and stay hydrated.

10. The American Camp Association’s® parent-dedicated Web site, www.CampParents. org, provides a wide range of educational

resources to help parents make good health-related decisions for children.

About ACA The American Camp Association® (ACA) works to preserve, promote, and enhance the camp experience for children and adults. ACA-Accredited® camp programs ensure that children are provided with a diversity of educational and developmentally challenging learning opportunities. There are over 2,600 ACA-accredited camps that meet up to 300 health and safety standards. For more information, visit www.ACAcamps.org.

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summer camp DAY CAMPS

ADVENTURE DAYS ON THE FARM Address: 11896 Old Lexington Pike, Walton, KY 41094 Contact: Mary Mary Benton Marcum /Director Phone: 859-485-7000 Email: bentonfamilyfarm@aol.com bentonfamilyfarm.com Special Needs Camps Offered: Yes (specialty camps) Financial Aid Offered: Yes Hours: Monday-Friday 9:45am-2:45pm Dates: Farm Camp offered only these weeks due to this being a working farm. July 9-13, July 16-20, July 23-27 Ages/Grades: Ages 6-12 Cost: $185 per week;Families with siblings will be provided discouts.

Requirements of Campers: Parents will be interviewed to be sure your child is ready for farm life!

Activities Included: Campers will be assigned a sheep/goat the first day. The camper will be responsible for its care for the week, bathing, grooming, shearing, and walking it for exercise. We will learn all the farm chores and be assigned daily.

Adventure Days on the Farm is just a kids dream week of making new friends and learning so much in one week.

And did I mention we learn to fish, learn to milk a cow, and lots of farm fun games. Friday is a big day for the kids! Awards of best milker, best shearer, biggest/tiniest fish caught, and so much more. See our website. Join our facebook pages and meet our incredible staff.

Anytime Summertime Kids Camp Address: The Little Gym, 7318 Yankee Road Liberty Township, OH 45044; 8201 Arbor Square D Phone: 513.777.1110 Email: tlgmasonoh@thelittlegym.com

www.thelittlegym.com Gender of Campers: Coed Basic Category: Traditional Special Needs Camps Offered: Yes (During everyday camps) Hours: Monday-Thursday 1:00p-4:00p; Friday 9:00a-12:00p Dates: June 11 - August 24 Ages/Grades: 3 years - 10 years Cost: $25 per day through $90 for the week Requirements of Campers: Must be potty trained.

Activities Included: Each day will follow a curriculum, and will follow a particular theme. We will offer a snack, craft and incredible games.

Each week has a unique theme and each day has a special and creative lesson plan. Enroll for just one day or one full week! You can customize your child’s camp schedule to fit your needs.

Art Academy Of Cincinnati Address: Art Academy of Cincinnati, 1212 Jackson Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 26 CINCINNATIPARENT.COM

Contact: Bobbi Vallery, Camp Art Academy Director Phone: 513-562-8748 Email: bvallery@artacademy.eedu

Classes: 7:15 - 8:45 M & TH

www.artacademy.edu/community_education Gender of Campers: Coed Hours: Full days: 9am-4:30 PM; 1/2 days: 9am-12:15pm or 1:15-4:30 pm Dates: Six separate weeks from June 11 through July 27,2012 Ages/Grades: Ages 5 - 12 Cost: Full day: $245/week; 1/2 day:$155/week (morning or afternoon) Requirements of Campers: Interest in Visual Art and Art Making Activities Included: Drawing, Painting and Sculpture activities each week involving hands-on art making around that week’s art focus.

Convenient downtown location, Supervised drop off/

pick up, and Secure building and classrooms. All provide a fun, stimulating art experience for future artists and art lovers!

Ballet Theatre Midwest Summer Workshops and Intensive Address: 3833 Eastern Avenue, Spencer Township Hall, Cincinnati, OH 45226 Contact: Nancy Fountain, Director Phone: (513)520-2334 Email: ballettheatremidwest@fuse.net

www.ballettheatremidwest.com

GUIDE

www.ccm.uc.edu/prep

June 11 - Aug 3; Children’s Workshops: June 11 - 29 (Additional

Gender of Campers: Coed

weeks TBD); Summer Intensive: June 11 - Aug 3 (2 - 4 weeks

Hours: 9am-8pm

each); Adult classes: June 11 - Aug 3

Dates: June 11 – August 18

Ages/Grades: Kids Camp: Ages 5 - 8; Summer Intensive:

Ages/Grades: Music & Theatre Arts ages 5 & up; Ballet

Ages 9 -25

ages 4 & up

Cost: See website for details.

Cost: Varies

Requirements of Campers: No audition for Children’s Camps Call

Requirements of Campers: Varies

to schedule summer Intensive audition or send video (see

Activities Included: Music camps, lessons, theatre arts

website for requirements).

camps, including performance camps, music ensembles

Activities Included: Kids Camp includes ballet, tap and creation/ production by students of a ballet. Intensives include ballet, pointe, pas de deux, variations, repertoire, modern, jazz, performance opportunites, pilates,nutrition/injury prevention.

Inspiring summer programs with individual attention for all ages/levels. Visit our website to see our renowned faculty and guest artists, Adiarys Almeida and Joseph Gatti of Boston Ballet and Valery Lantratov, honored artist of Russia. Traditional as well as unique ballet, modern and jazz repertoire.

Valuable health education, dance history.

CCDSummer Address: 6905 Given Road, Cincinnati, OH 45243 Contact: Tina Moulin, Coordinator of Summer Programs

Gender of Campers: Day: Co-ed Basic Category: Arts Hours: Children’s Workshops - 9:30-12:30, Monday - Friday; Summer Intensive - 9:30-4:30, Monday - Friday Dates: Children’s Workshops - June 11-29; Summer Intensive - July 2-27 Ages/Grades: Children’s Workshop - Ages 4-8; Summer Intensive - Ages 9-25 Cost: Please see website for specific program rates.

Children’s Workshops - Dance, music and art

Phone: (513)979-0365

creatively built around a weekly theme with Friday performances.

Summer Intensive - outstanding technical and artisitic training with individual attention.

Bi-weekly performances.

Activities Included: Weekly themes that highlight play-based

ballet tech of ohio dance camp Address: 7623 Old 3C Highway, Maineville, OH 45039 Contact: Claudia Rudolf Barrett Founder & Director Phone: 513-683-6860 Email: ballettechohio@aol.com

www.ballettechohio.org Gender of Campers: Coed Basic Category: Arts Hours: 2 thru 4 yrs old: times/days TBD; Children’s Workshops: 9:30 - 12:30 M-F; Summer Intensive: 9:30 - 4:30 M-F; Adult

Email: ccmprep@uc.edu

Dates: Musical Movement, Movement Discovery and Pre-Ballet:

Email: moulint@countryday.net Website: www.countryday.net

and ballet classes.

Programs designed to provide the finest arts education led by CCM Prep faculty and guest artists including CCM faculty, local artists and educators.

Combine our camp with RecKids for all-day experience! Programs are located at CCM and UC Blue Ash.

Camp Coney Address: 6201 Kellogg Avenue, Cincinnati, Oh 45230 Contact: Alex Gartner Phone: 513-232-8230 Email: agartner@coneyislandpark.com Website: coneyislandpark.com Gender of Campers: Coed Basic Category: Traditional Hours: Hours vary by session. See website fore details.

Gender of Campers: Day: Co-ed

Dates: June 15, 22, 25-29; July 6, 9-10, 13, 20, 23-27; August 3

Type of Camp: Day

Ages/Grades: Ages vary by session. See website for details.

Basic Category: Traditional

Cost: Friday Fun Camps: $38; Stage Camp and Stage Camp

Hours: 8:30am - 5:30pm

Junior: $140 (includes lunch); Junior Artist Camp: $80

Dates: June 11 - August 3

Activities Included: Activities vary by session. Camp themes

Ages/Grades: 18 months - grade 12

include: theater, art, lifeguarding, fishing, science, ooey-gooey

Cost: $140 per week (half-day) - $1,080 for 4-weeks (full-day) activities and foster academic growth in the areas of language arts, math, social studies, science, physical education, and art.

Our weekly day camps are led by degreed and experienced teachers who provide engaging activites that foster academic and social experiences for children 18 months - grade 6. Weekly workshops are available for students 18 months - grade 12 in the areas of arts, athletics, and academics. Some courses are available for high school credit.

CCM Preparatory Summer Happenings

activities, water games and more.

Coney Island presents Camp Coney 2012, which offers a unique approach to summer “edu-tainment”.

This series of camps is comprised of three multi-day camps and six themed Friday Fun Camps. See website for dates, age restrictions and camp themes.

Camp Creativity!

Address: 101 S. Monument, Hamilton, OH 45011 Contact: Jenn Acus-Smith / Education Coordinator Phone: 513-863-8873 ext. 110 Email: frontdesk@fittoncenter.org

www.fittoncenter.org

Address: 290 CCM Blvd, Cincinnati, OH 45221

Gender of Campers: Coed

Contact: Elizabeth Boland, Asst Director

Hours: Half-day camps, hours vary based on each camp; Youth

Phone: 513-556-2595

Camps from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm or 10 am - Noon and Teen

Fax: 513-556-9469

Camps from 1 - 4 pm

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Dates: Camps held from June 18 to August 3, 2012. Choose from 20 different week-long camps!

The Goddard School Summer Day Camps 2012

Mercy HealthPlex Summer Camps Address: Multiple Locations in Cincinnati

programs under the direction of experienced Seven Hills faculty members.

Phone: 513-942-PLEX

one sibling signs up. Scholarship applications are available.

Address: 1280 Nagel Road, Cincinnati, OH 45255 Contact: Bekkah Bennett, Summer Director Phone: (513) 474-5292 Email: andersontwpoh@goddardschools.com

Basic Category: Traditional

Address: University of Cincinnati. 2925 Campus Green Dr.,

Requirements of Campers: Your place in camp will be held upon full

http://www.goddardschool.com/Schools/Anderson-

Dates: June 4 - August 17

Cincinnati, oH 45221

Ages/Grades: Full Day Camps for ages 6-12 and Half -Day

Contact: Kamilah Bryant, Executive Director

PreSchool Camps and Adventure Days for ages 3-5

Phone: 513.254.4315

Ages/Grades: Ages 4-18; Age ranges vary based on camps Cost: Costs vary based on each camp; range of $50-$120 per week. Save $10 by signing up for multiple camps or if more than

payment to the Fitton Center. Please sign up early - our camps must reach a minimum enrollment to be held.

Activities Included: Camps offered in visual art, music, guitar, photography, musical theater and creative writing

Spend your Summer with the Arts! The Fitton Center for Creative Arts presents Summer Camp Creativity, a perfect destination for creative and artistic children!

Watch their talents shine as they jump into our exciting and fun camps! Please visit www.fittoncenter.org or call 513-863-8873 to register today.

Central Montessori Academy Address: 1904 Springdale Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45231 Contact: Cheri Hauer Phone: 513-742-5800 Fax: 513-742-5870 Email: lsaylor@centralmontessoriacademy.com centralmontessoriacademy.com Gender of Campers: Coed Basic Category: Traditional Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Dates: June 4 - August 3 Ages/Grades: Ages 3-11 Cost: Weekly rates range from $120 Activities Included: Summers at CMA are based in our Montessori approach to learning and discovery. Each week offers unique opportunities that facilitate children’s growth and provide endless opportunities for fun and exploration!

Central Montessori Academy’s early childhood and elementary Montessori summer programs are designed to nurture children’s curiosity, creativity and intellect. These goals are met through many outdoor activities (like playing on our NEW Natural Playground), special theme weeks, project-based learning opportunities, inspiring learning environments and our energetic teachers.

Township-OH/schools.gspx Gender of Campers: Coed Hours: Full-day camp 7:00am - 6:00pm; Half-day camp 7:00am -1:00pm (Activities begin at 9:00am) Dates: June 4 - August 24, 2012 Ages/Grades: Discovery Camp - under 5 yrs; Explorer Camp - 5 and 6 yrs; Adventure Camp - 6 to10 yrs Cost: Discovery & Explorer Camps - cost varies depending on schedule. Adventure camp - Full-day $210/wk; Half-day $160/wk Activities Included: Expanded campus this year includes indoor gym, large outdoor fields. Traditional Goddard summer curriculum, engaging visitors, weekly water days , high energy, outdoor activities, and frequent field trips (age appropriate).

The Goddard School in Anderson Twp. is committed

to providing the best early childhood development for children – summer included! Our School is a place where children are encouraged to develop their own curiosity and creativity through structured play and learning activities. 2012 Summer Camp theme is “Welcome to the Olympics!”

Gorman Heritage Farm - Farm Camp Address: 10052 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45241 Contact: Mike Roman, Camp Director Phone: (513)563-6663 Fax: (513)563-6659 Email: camp@gormanfarm.org

www.GormanFarm.org

Activities Included: Training, Games, Kick Ball, Trash Can Football, etc.

Gender of Campers: Coed Basic Category: Animals Special Needs Camps Offered: Yes (Everyday and Specialty camps) Financial Aid Offered: Financial aid is available Hours: Most camps run 9:30-2:30, Half-day options and extended camp options available.

Dates: Camp offered June 4 through August 17 Ages/Grades: Camps for children ages 4-18 Cost: $55-$220/wk Requirements of Campers: ALL FARM CAMPERS WILL: feed and groom animals, cook with food grown or raised on the farm, take a hay ride, hike to our lookout for lunch and games, make creative crafts, engage in age appropriate activities. Theme Camps will participate in activities sp Activities Included: Be a farm kid! Interact with barnyard animals, explore the woods, garden fun, games, hiking, crafts, music and more. Special themed camps for wilderness, art, cooking & science. Camp sessions scheduled by age group.

GHF’s talented & dedicated camp staff are recruited

This camp is a D1 Experience for young kids with a passion for sports. If you are looking for the right place to send your child for a week of high energy and sports activities this is the camp for your child!

nationally. Camp counselors are selected based on their experience with children, passion & creativity for teaching, & knowledge of agriculture & the environment. You will never want to leave!

D1 Sports Training & Therapy Address: 510 E-Business Way, Cincinnati, Oh 45241 Contact: Alex Keyer Phone: 419-460-0896 Email: alex.keyer@d1sportstraining.com Website: d1sportstraining.com Gender of Campers: Coed Hours: 12-2:00PM Dates: June 25th-29th; July 18th-22nd Ages/Grades: 7-11 Yrs. Cost: $100

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MercyHealthPlex.com Gender of Campers: Day: Co-ed

Cost: Varies by camp. Please check the website for details.

Mercy HealthPlex offers a wide variety of day camp programs including full-day Plex-ploration camps and half day specialty, sports and preschool camps.

Energetic and qualified staff offer a safe and nurturing environment to help your child make wonderful summer camp memories. Join us for a summer full of new experiences and new friends.

Cincinnati Junior Theater Address: Second Story & Eastside Christian Church Contact: Jim Jung Phone: 513-549-7151 Email: jim@secondstoryarts.com

www.secondstoryarts.com Gender of Campers: Coed Type of Camp: Day Basic Category: Arts Financial Aid Offered: Yes Hours: 9a-4p, Mon-Fri (with a performance and cast party on Friday night) Dates: June 11-22nd (Clermont County); July 16-28 (Delhi / Western Hills) Ages/Grades: Clermont Camp (ages 7-14); Delhi/ Western Hills Camp (9-17) Cost: Clermont Camp $350; Delhi /Western Hills Camp $400 Activities Included: Workshops in dance, music, acting, and technical theater, as well as a five-star production from the whole crew of campers with full costumes, lights, sets, and sound!

For the first week, kids will rotate throughout the day between workshops, games, and rehearsals. The second week, we will move into a theater and focus more on the production, but still making time for other things. The production and cast party will be at the end of camp.

The Seven Hills School Summer Enrichment Program Address: 5400 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227 Contact: Jill Romerill, or Linda Clark Camp Directors Phone: 513-728-2400 Email: jill.romerill@7hills.org

Sisters of Nia Girls’ Summer Enrichment Camp

Email: info@sistersofnia.com

www.sisterfofnia.com Gender of Campers: All-Girl Special Needs Camps Offered: Yes, During Every Day Camps Hours: 9am-4pm with before and after care available Dates: June 11-July 27, 2012 Ages/Grades: Ages 8-16 Cost: $600 per session Requirements of Campers: : Candidates should be girls, at least 9 years old and no older than 16 years by the first day of camp, highly motivated, self-contained young ladies who have a sincere enthusiasm and passion for learning Activities Included: Zumba, Field Trips, Swimming, Math, Science, Financial Literacy, Art, Dance, Poetry, Entrepreneurship, College and Career Exploration, Personal Style, Leadership Development, Round-Table Luncheons, Music, Capoeira, Self-Esteem Workshop, Yoga The Sisters of Nia Girls’ Summer Enrichment Camp is a fun-filled, mind stimulating and uniquely designed summer camp that blends academics, fun and creativity perfectly for girls ages 8-16. The camp fosters an “I can do it” attitude by bulding confidence, cultural awareness and personal edge.

YMCA of Greater Cincinnati Summer Day Camps 2012 Locations: 12 locations throughout the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Phone: 513-362-YMCA

www.myY.org Gender of Campers: Coed Basic Category: Traditional Specific Categories: Themed Day Camps, Pre-school Camps, Teen Camps, Counselor-in-Training programs, Specialty Camps, Sports Camps Financial Aid Offered: Yes Hours: Hours vary per camp.

Dates: Dates for each camp available on our website,

www.7hills.org

www.MyY.org

Gender of Campers: Coed

Ages/Grades: Ages 3-15

Hours: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Early and after-care available.

Cost: Cost varies depending on each camp. Pricing

Dates: June 18 to August 10

Information is available on our website. Registration begins

Ages/Grades: 3 to 18 Cost: Varying. Parents can schedule from one to 8 weeks.

Activities Included: Weekly themed activities in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Program options include academics, fine arts, outdoor activities, sports and technology. Open to entire community.

A summer enrichment program designed to support children’s social, emotional and academic growth in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Children enjoy themed

at all YMCA of Greater Cincinnati branches on March 10 At the YMCA, we make learning fun while giving youth the opportunity to engage in creative problem solving and team building. This summer, in addition to all the fun traditional and creative camp activities, all sites will also include time for summer programs integrating the arts with math and language standards.

[ laurie puhn column ]

commentary & parenting

Are You a Love Optimist?

From the author of “Fight Less, Love More” Laurie Puhn

laurie@lauriepuhn.com

Research shows that couples who blissfully stay together for a lifetime have an uncanny ability to downplay the negative and highlight the positive in their mate and their relationship. Do you do that? When you are with your friends, do you talk up your mate’s overall helpfulness or do you prefer to tell a juicy story about the one incredibly thoughtless thing he or she did? It’s all in the eyes of the beholder. Take this joke, for instance: A woman’s husband has been slipping in and out of a coma for several months, yet she stayed by his bedside every single day. When he came too, he motioned for her to come near her.

As she sat by him, he said, “You know what? You have been with me all through the bad times. When I got fired, you were there to support me. When my business failed, you were there. When I got shot, you were by my side.

When we lost the house, you gave me support. When my health started failing, you were still by my side. You know what?”

“What dear?” she asked gently.

“I think you bring me bad luck.”

When you started your relationship, you talked like an optimist, expressing joy and happiness about building a future together. As the years progressed, you and your mate probably shifted into a pessimistic auto-mode, in which you talk more about what is wrong and less about what is right. All the good things you’ve come to expect from your mate, you’ve come to neglect and ignore.

How can you renew the optimistic feeling you once enjoyed? For one thing, find a single positive in your relationship every day and say it out loud.

Even if things aren’t perfect at home, you can still find one upbeat moment to focus on. For instance, if you and your partner bicker a lot, but were more civil on a certain day, point that out: “Hey did you notice that we didn’t argue at all today? I am proud of us.” Just because your mate did something to tick you off early in the day don’t ignore something positive done later in the day.

Next, choose your friends wisely because pessimism and optimism are contagious. Rather than hanging out with a couple who teases or puts down their mate in public, find one who builds their mate up.

Finally, practicing optimism means finding and sharing a variety of activities with people who inspire you. Do you enjoy exercise, yoga, sports or cooking?

Find friends who like to do those things. Do you like to write, paint or knit?

Then introduce your child to those activities.

If becoming a love optimist seems like work to you, just consider the time and energy you will waste as a pessimist who instills anxiety, anger, and fear into your relationship. Practice these uplifting strategies and in days you will discover that you like yourself, your mate, and your life much more.

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education +childcare resources

[ childcare ]

Child Care/Preschool Chai Tots Early Childhood Center

Academic excellence via unique blend of Montessori method and traditional Jewish education. Chai Tots teaches children the culture and traditions of Judaism, while developing their creativity skills and promoting independence. Flexible schedule. Before and Aftercare. 7587 Central Parke Blvd., Mason, OH 45040, (513)234-0600, www.chaitots.com, Grades: 6 weeks - 6 years, Enrollment: 40

The Compass School Ages 6 weeks-6 years plus after school & summer camp up to age 12. Offering outstanding Reggio-Inspired full and part-time Infant, Toddler, Two’s, and Preschool programs, as well as Kindergarten, After School, and Summer Camp for school-age children. Degreed teachers, extensive parent communication, and welcoming family environment. Setting the standard in early care and education. Call today for your personal tour. 9370 Waterstone Blvd., Cincinnati, OH 45249, Contact: Laura Carr, Phone: 513-683-8833, Email: CompassLC@yahoo.com, www.TheCompassSchool.com

The Gardner School of Blue Ash This award-winning, academically focused preschool has recently opened in the Blue Ash Community. You want the best for your child, and so do we. With our nationallyrecognized curriculum taught by our degreed teaching faculty, we are committed to providing a nurturing environment for learning readiness where your child can prepare for academic achievement and lifelong success.

9920 Carver Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242, 513-985-9444, www.TheGardnerSchool.com, Ages 6 weeks - Pre-K

Kinder Garden School

Montgomery Community Church Preschool

MCCP is a quality, Christian based preschool where kids learn, grow and develop good social skills led by college degreed teachers. MCCP continues to be awarded the 3 star Step Up to Quality, the highest level of certification, for excellence in its program. Watch your child blossom in this nurturing environment. 11251 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45249, Contact: Chris Conner, Phone: 513-469-5333, Email: cconner@mcc.us, www.mcc.us, Grades: Ages 3-Pre Kindergarden, Enrollment: 165

Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Nursery School Professionally qualified teachers provide active, expressive, child-centered learning experiences at this 3-star award-winning program. Choose 2, 3, 4, or 5 day AM or PM sessions. Excellent ratios, degreed teachers and spacious, sunny, classrooms await your preschooler. Parent and child classes also available for babies and toddlers. 5950 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45213, (513)631-0170, www. prpc.org, Grades: 2 1/2 - 5 years, Parent/Child classes birth to 32 months, Enrollment: 65

Sharon Hill Preschool Star Rated program with step up to quality. We are open from 6:30-6:30. We offer full and part time rates, creditialed teachers, and creative curriculum. 11550 Chester Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45246. Contact: Chanel Hill, Director.

Phone: 513-772-2666. Email: hillcl@mail.uc.edu. sharonhilldaycare.org. Grades: 6 wks - 13 years.

Skidaddles

love of learning. 2651 Highland Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219. Contact: Jean Walker. Phone: 513-281-8733. Email: willowtreehouse@aol.com. thewillowtreehouse.com. Grades: Serving ages 6 weeks to 5 years in our Preschool Program.

Enrollment: Professionally qualified teachers providing a caring and nurturing environment utilizing a constructivist based curriculum, meaning that children are not idle beings who learn through passive observation.

Montessori The Child’s Place

Montessori Early Childhood Program! 6 weeks - 4 years.

Low ratios and individualized approach in a nurturing environment! Spacious facility on 2-acre campus with bike/ cart paths. Separate play areas for toddlers and preschoolers. Spanish and Music classes offered. Full-time (7:00 a.m.– 6:30 p.m.) and Part-time available. AMS Affiliate. Open House: Sunday March 22, 1:00-3:00pm.

4936 Old Irwin Simpson Rd, Mason, OH 45040, (513)3986928, www.montacademy.org, Grades: 6 weeks through 4 years, Enrollment: 150

Central Montessori Academy We invite you to call and schedule a tour to come see our new Natural Playground and Outdoor Learning Environment, as well as our redesigned Elementary classrooms! For parents of Toddlers and Preschoolers, be sure to ask about our new “Montessori My Way” flexible early childhood programs designed for today’s family-friendly work schedules. 1904 Springdale Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45231, Contact: Laura Saylor, Phone: 513-742-5800, Fax: 513-742-5870, Email: info@centralmontessoriacademy.com, www.centralmontessoriacademy.com, Grades: Infancy through Sixth Grade, Enrollment: 110

Skidaddles offers convenient and reliable care that is available without reservation. Drop-in days, evenings, and weekends whenever you need childcare. Whether you need care for a few hours or all day, part-time, or full-time with flexibility, we can accomodate all your childcare needs! Feel Children’s Meeting House confident knowing your children are having fun and learning Montessori School An authentic Montessori school program resting on 6.5 while being cared for by well qualified staff in a safe and acres. Extraordinary and rigorous hands-on learning inside clean environment. 5939 Deerfield Blvd., Suite 104, Mason, and outside of the classrooms creating life long learners, OH 45040, Contact: Tiffany Sams, President, Phone: critical thinkers and passionate leaders. 927 O’Bannonville 513-204-3482, Email: info@skidaddles.com, www.

Road, Loveland, OH 45140, Contact: Meg Thomas, Head of skidaddles.com, Grades: 18 months - 12 years, Enrollment: School, Phone: 513-683-4757, Email: thomas@cmhschool, New registrations are always welcome. Register once and use www.cmhschool.com, Grades: Preschool through Sixth both locations - Mason, OH and Florence, KY! grade, Enrollment: 150

Together with interaction of child, staff and family, we develop the complete child. In our Kinder Garden, we provide formative encouragement and knowledge with hands-on staff taking a personal interest in family and holistic education decisions for the child. Kinder Garden School is devoted to growing a child’s wish to flourish and learn by cultivating curiosity and problem-solving proficiency in a full supportive, fertile, fun setting. ENLIGHTENMENT IS OUR MISSION. Blue Ash - 10969 Reed Hartman Highway, Blue Ash, OH 45242, Contact: Tami Lanham, Phone: 513-791-4300, Email: tami@kindergardenschool.com. West Chester - 5900 West Chester Road, Ste. C, West Chester, The Willow Tree House Daycare Cornerstone Montessori School OHIO 45069, Contact: Trudi Simpson, Phone: & Preschool Cornerstone Montessori School is a private school that 513-874-3100, Email: trudi@kindergardenschool.com, The Willow Tree House is centrally located just 5 minutes serves children between the ages of 3 and 14 in the from downtown and Good Sam Hospital. We are also within www.kindergardenschool.com, Grades: 6 weeks through Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati community. We walking distance of U.C, and University Hospital. Our kindergarten, Enrollment: Please call or email. teachers goal is to have happy children and instill a life long have provided a solid academic, social and collaborative 30 CINCINNATIPARENT.COM

foundation for students since our founding in 1992. Our small, family oriented school offers quality, individual learning programs and low student/teacher ratios. We are conveniently located off I-471 near dowtown Cincinnati and I-275. We are enrolling now, so please call for a private tour 859-491-9960. 2048 Alexandria Pike, Highland Heights, KY 41076. Contact: Anna Wessling. Phone: 859-491-9960.

Email: office@cornerstonemontessori.us. www. cornerstonemontessori.us. Grades: Preschool - 8th grade.

Country Hills Montessori Providing half day programs for 3 to K. Small, individualized classes with low student-teacher ratios, under the guidance of Montessori certified teachers, in an inter-generational enviornment. Multiple Locations in Eastgate, Oakley, Harrison and West Chester Ohio and in Ft. Thomas and Erlanger KY. Visit chmschools.com for all location addresses & phones.

4400 Glen Este Withamsville, Cincinnati, OH 45236, Contact: Susan Schreiber, Owner, Phone: 513-752-1066, Email: sschreiberchm@yahoo.com, Grades: 3 - K

Montessori Academy of Cincinnati Celebrating 25 years of offering a Montessori curriculum with an individualized, nurturing approach. Experienced, degreed teachers foster a love of learning, promote independence and develop the necessary skills for success.

7.5-acre campus! State Chartered. AMS Affiliated. Extended Care available on-site. Open House: Sunday March 22, 1:00-3:00pm. 8293 Duke Blvd., Mason, OH 45040, (513)398-7773, www.montacademy.org, Grades: 3 years – 8th grade, Enrollment: 300

The New School Montessori Founded on Montessori principles in 1970, our wooded playgrounds, home-cooked meals and family-like setting in North Avondale’s Mitchell Mansion provide a stimulating and nurturing environment for learning. We value diversity and create a caring and supportive community. Our graduates excel academically, but more importantly are empowered as citizens of our global community. (Accredited

by AMS and ISACS). 3 Burton Woods Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513)281-7999, www.thenewschool.cc, Grades: 3 year-olds through 6th Grade, Enrollment: 150

The Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori A unique Catholic Montessori school where each child can achieve his or her full potential in academics, faith and life.

Dedicated, well trained teachers, a 12:1 teacher/student ratio, Spanish program beginning at age 3, and unparalleled faith formation with the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd are just few of the things that make GSCM a great school for your child. Students score 36% higher than national

average and 88% better on HS entrance exams. 4460 Berwick Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45227, Contact: Dan Teller, Phone: (513)271-4171, Fax: 513-271-4680, www. gscmontessori.org, Grades: Serving 3 year old preschool through 8th grade, including full day Kindergarten, Enrollment: 200

Non-Public Cincinnati Country Day School CCDS is an independent, co-educational school dedicated to educational excellence serving students 18 months through Grade 12. The School is nationally recognized for its innovative, integrated laptop computer program. Extended day and tuition assistance is available. 6905 Given Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45243, Phone: (513)979-0220, www. countryday.net, Grades: Early Childhood (18 months); 12th grade, Enrollment: 800

Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy At CHCA, a student’s story starts early and builds with each year. Preschool through high school, our faculty inspires each student to investigate and understand the world around them. Along the way they become part of a dynamic faith community that develops character and shapes lives.

11525 Snider Road, Cincinnati, OH 45249. Contact: Natalie Pfister, Enrollment Director. Phone: (513)247-0900. Email: admissions@chca-oh.org. www.chca-oh.org. Grades: Preschool 3 - Grade 12. Enrollment: 1520

St. Ursula Villa Academic excellence in the Ursuline tradition for boys and girls in preschool through 8th grade. Whole-child development, family atmosphere, dedicated faculty, Montessori or Traditional preschool options, small class size, individual attention, outstanding high school preparation. 3660 Vineyard Place, Cincinnati, OH 45226, (513)871-7218, www.stursulavilla.org, Preschool – 8th grade, Enrollment: 496

The Seven Hills School Seven Hills is an independent, non-sectarian coed school that prepares students in grades pre-K through 12 for 21st-Century opportunities. They graduate as future-ready learners with the skills and habits of mind needed to excel in college and beyond, to live honorably, lead effectively and learn continuously. The school has been educating Cincinnati area boys and girls since 1906. 5400 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227, Contact: Janet Hill, Director of Admissions, Phone: 513-728-2400, Fax: 513-728-2409, Email: janet. hill@7hills.org, www.7hills.org, Grades: Pre-K through 12, Enrollment: Nearly 1,000

Summit Country Day School Founded in 1890, the area’s only independent, Catholic, co-ed, college-prep school servin students age 2 Grade 12 is recognized as a leader in formalized Character Education, Credo. A diverse community of

students benefit from a rich, classical and challenging curriculum within three contiguous divisions. Extensive athletic and visual arts programs campus-wide.2161 Grandin Road, (513)871-4700, www.summitcds.org, Grades: Age 2 - Grade 12, Enrollment: 1100

SPECIAL NEEDS

Leap Beyond Therapy A pediatric physcial therapy center that offers intensive physical therapy using the Therasuit model. These are individual programs based on the specific needs of you child. Intensive Suite Therapy Model consists of physcial therapy 3 hours a day, 5 days a week for three weeks.

We also offer modified therapy, traditional therapy, home-based fitness programs and are the Tri-State’s largest dealer of adaptive bikes. Call today!! We can make a difference!!! 6915 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45230, Contact: Jennifer Smith, Phone: 513-232-LEAP, Fax: 513-232-2321, Email: jenny@ leapbeyondtherapy.com, www.leapbeyondtherapy.com

Springer School and Center For 40 years, Springer School and Center has empowered students with learning disabilities to become strategic learners. Springer offers a day school for students ages 6 - 14 and outreach programs and learning disability resources for students, parents and teachers in the Greater Cincinnati area. The Springer

Experience. Success Changes Everything. 2121 Madison Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45208, Phone: (513)871-6080, www. springer-ld.org, Grades: 1st - 8th grade, Enrollment: 200

TUTORING

Langsford Learning Acceleration Centers Langsford is a private educational organization dedicated to developing life-long, independent learners. Since 2001, we have been teaching reading, spelling, comprehension, and writing in an atmosphere of enthusiasm and encouragement. Our successful model identifies where the breakdown in the reading and writing process is occurring and then we apply targeted instruction using research-validated approaches. 9402 Towne Square Ave. Ste B, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Contact: Jeff Graham, Executive Director.

Phone: 513-531-7400. www.WeTeachReading.com.

Grades: All ages.

Virtual/Distance Ohio Virtual Academy

Ohio Virtual Academy helps your K-10 children obtain an excellent public school education, tuition free!

Under the guidance of licensed teachers, parents help their children learn at home using K12’s comprehensive curriculum and educational materials. Best performing eSchool in Ohio (866)339-9072, www.ohva.org, Grades: Kindergarten – 10th

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calendar

fri 01 ZOO LA LA

Times: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Price: $75 Phone: 513.281.4700 Location: Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens.

3400 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45220 cincinnatizoo.org

Mark your calendar for our 2nd annual Zoo La La event hosted by the Zoo’s Ambassador Council. With the scenic grounds of the Zoo as a backdrop, Zoo La La is a festive evening allowing guests to experience the park after hours while raising funds to support the Zoo’s Local Education Outreach programs. Reserve your spot now, for this adults-only night out at the Zoo!

Summerfair

donuts and The Salvation Army provides free coffee. Benefits Salvation Army of Greater Cincinnati.

sat 02

Valley Vineyards Wine and Beer Festival Price: $5 parking Phone: 513-899-2485 Location: Valley Vineyards. 2276 E. U.S. 22 and 3, Morrow, OH 45152 www.valleyvineyards.com

Wine tasting, walk/run through vineyard, music, food booths and hot air balloon rides.

Mimosa Morning Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Price: $30 Phone: 513.271.2793 Location: Cheers to Art. 7700 Camargo Rd., Madeira, OH 45243 www.cheerstoart.com

Your first mimosa is on us...plus 20% all items in our boutique!

sun 03

Sensory Sunday: Stories, Songs and Fun for You and Your Little One Occurring Daily Beginning Friday, June 1st Through Sunday, June 3rd Price: Adults: $10.00; Children under 12: FREE; parking is FREE Phone: 513-232-8230 Location: Coney Island6201 Kellogg Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45230 www.coneyislandpark.com

Cincinnati’s premier festival of fine arts and crafts. Celebrating 45 years in 2012, the fair will feature more than 300 fine artists and craftspeople from around the country as well as regional performers, a variety of gourmet arts, and the Youth Arts Rocks! area for kids.

Donut Day Phone: 513-762-5600 Location: Fountain Square. Fifth and Vine Streets, Cincinnati, OH 45202 www.myfountainsquare.com

Features donut-themed competitions.

Participating bakeries serve free

Times: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Price: FREE, RSVP online!

Phone: 513-703-3343 Location: Gymboree. 6209 Snider Rd., Mason, OH 45040 www.myshalomfamily.org

Now Shalom Family has a great new way for parents and babies to get connected to one another and the Jewish community.

These playgroups are FREE and feature the popular Miss Meliss, who keeps babies and their parents engaged and entertained with her unique brand of fun. Open to families in the Jewish community with children two years and younger in which at least one parent is Jewish. Plus, two families will each win a $50 Target Gift Card at every event!

Stings and Itchy Things Times: 2:00 PM Price: FREE Phone: (513) 521-7275 Location: Woodland Mound. 8250 Old

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Kellogg Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45255 www.greatparks.org

Arm yourself with knowledge to fend off and identify the plants and animals that can make you itch and scream this summer.

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Super Sprouts: Miró Masterpiece Times: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Price: Fee: $5 for members; $7 for nonmembers, plus Museum Admission Phone: (513) 287-7021 Location: Cincinnati Museum Center. 1301 Western Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45203 www.cincymuseum.org/

Make a whirling, twirling, colorful work of art inspired by the artist Joan Miró.

tues 05

Brain Balance Parent Lecture Times: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Price: FREE Phone: 513 257-0705 Location: Brain Balance. 12084 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45249 www.brainbalancecenters.com/cincinnati

At the lecture you will learn about our exciting program and how it can help your child succeed academically, socially and behaviorally. You will also have the opportunity to ask all the questions you may have.

Half Pint Kids Club: Honeybees

weds 06

Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour by Cirque du Soleil Occurring Daily Beginning Wednesday, June 6th Through Thursday, June 7th Times: 8:00 PM Phone: 800-745-3000 Location: Dayton Nutter Center. 3640 Col. Glenn Highway, Dayton, OH 45435 www.nuttercenter.com

Tour takes place in a fantastical realm where fans discover Michael Jackson’s love of music, dance fairy tale, magic and the fragile beauty of nature.

Blue Bird Times: 7:00 PM Price: $35 Phone: 513.271.2793 Location: Cheers to Art. 7700 Camargo Rd., Madeira, OH 45243 www.cheerstoart.com

Feel free to change the colors in this painting to match your decor!

LITTLE TYKE HIKE Times: 11:00 AM Price: FREE Phone: (513) 521-7275 Location: 10245 Winton Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45231 www.greatparks.org

Bring your three to six year old on this pond adventure. Come explore the wet world of wiggly, slippery critters and animals who visit the pond.

thurs 07

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fri 08

Reds VS Tigers Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Phone: 513-398-9358 Location: Whole Foods. 5805 Deerfield Blvd., Mason, OH 45040 www.wholefoods.com

Interactive class introduces children to new foods by using crafts and games.

Times: 7:00 PM Phone: (513) 765-7000 Location: Great American Ballpark. 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202 www.reds.com

Come cheer on the Reds as they take on the Detroit Tigers! Stay for Fireworks Friday after the game!

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18th Annual Banana Split Festival

Brookville, Cincinnati, OH 45063

Occurring Daily Beginning Friday, June 8th Through Saturday, June 9th Phone: 877-428-4748 Location: J.W. Denver Williams Memorial Park.

1100 Rombach Ave., Wilmington, OH 45177 www.bananasplitfestival.com

Picnic Supper with fresh strawberries, homemade shortcake and ice cream.

Outdoor vendors and artists. Local historic houses for antiques, country crafts, books, original art, pottery, furniture and alpaca garments. Antique tractor show, Welsh harp music, 1/4 scale replica of Norfolk and Western locomotive.

Featuring good old-fashioned fun with games and rides for everyone, crafts and collectibles, live music, a classic car cruisein and car show, unique food booths, a banana split eating contest and of course the “make your own” banana split booth.

Diocesan Catholic Children’s Home Summer Festival Occurring Daily Beginning Friday, June 8th Through Sunday, June 10th Phone: 859-331-2040 Location: Diocesan Catholic Children’s Home.

75 Orphanage Road, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017 www.dcchome.org

More than 40 booths, rides, games, Noll Family chicken dinners Saturday and Sunday, music nightly, raffle, silent auction and more.

FREE Fridays Times: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Price: Parking is $4 for vehicles arriving after 4:30 p.m. and $6 for vehicles arriving prior to 4:30 p.m.

Phone: (513) 287-7021 Location: Cincinnati Museum Center. 1301 Western Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45203 www.cincymuseum.org/

Free Fridays are back — and you’re invited! You won’t believe all there is to explore in our three great museums. Meet our mummy, hop aboard a 19th century steamboat, climb through the treetops in our multi-story woods, visit an underground waterfall in our limestone cave and more!

sat 09

Shandon Strawberry Festival

Snappin’ Asparagus and Strawberry Jam Times: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Phone: 937-203-8202 Location: Branstrator Farm. 885 N. George Road, Clarksville, OH 45113

Celebrate beginning of growing season with fresh asparagus and pick-your-own strawberries. Educational activities and events such as farm walking tours, live animals, gardening kits, games, music and food.

sun 10

Explorers University: Frog Dissection

Times: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Price: Fee: $5 for members; $7 for nonmembers, plus Museum Admission Phone: (513) 287-7021 Location: Cincinnati Museum Center. 1301 Western Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45203 www.cincymuseum.org/

Learn how to draw in the whimsical “handson” style of the artist Ed Emberley.

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weds 13 Shadow War

Times: 7:00 PM Price: $3

Price: Fee: $5 for members; $7 for nonmembers, plus Museum Admission

Phone: 513-563-9484

Phone: (513) 287-7021

Location: Heritage Village Museum. Sharon Woods Park, Sharonville, OH 45241

Location: Cincinnati Museum Center. 1301 Western Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45203

www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org

www.cincymuseum.org/

Learn about vertebrate anatomy by dissecting a frog. Designed for 9 to 15-year-olds!

Concours d’Elegance Times: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Price: $25, $20 advance; $15 students, free ages 12 and under Phone: 513-321-1951 Location: Ault Park, Cincinnati, OH 45202 www.cincinnatiparks.com/

More than 200 rare and vintage cars, Will Sherman automotive art display, vendor displays, awards ceremony and more.

Concessions available.Gates open 10 a.m.

Drive through awards ceremony of all class winners and special awards trophies 2 p.m.

One Night One Craft: Fasinators and Hair Accessories Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Super Sprouts: You Can Draw!

Times: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Times: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Price: FREE Phone: 513-738-4180 Location: Historic Shandon Business District. Ohio 126 between Ross and

summer wedding season. Make your own headbands, barrettes or fascinators. Think feathers, felt, sequins, fabric & more!

In this program presented by Christopher Philips, he takes a look at the political warfare which occurred from anti-war dissent during this “shadow war”. Being one of the border states, Ohio fostered much of this political unrest and Phillips examines how this shaped our state and others at such a trying time.

WONDERS OF WIND KITE-A-THON Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Price: FREE Phone: (513) 521-7275

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Moonlite Garden Party Times: 7:00 PM Price: $8/person Phone: 513-232-8230 Location: Coney Island. 6201 Kellogg Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45230 www.coneyislandpark.com

Dance under the stars to fantastic live music from Four on the Floor while Mr. DJ, J.D. Hughes, spins tunes in between sets. At Moonlite Gardens.

sat 16

Summer Solstice Lavender Festival Occurring Daily Beginning Saturday, June 16th Through Sunday, June 17th Price: FREE Phone: 937-242-5055 Location: Peaceful Acres Lavender Farm. 2391 Martinsville Road, Martinsville, OH 45146 www.peacefulacreslavenderfarm.com

Lavender food, vendors, u-pick, wreath and wand workshops, yoga in the field, massage therapy and children’s activities.

Juneteenth Festival Occurring Daily Beginning Saturday, June 16th Through Sunday, June 17th Phone: (513) 631-7289 Location: Eden park. 950 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202 www.juneteenthcincinnati.org

Celebration of end of slavery. Music, informational displays, health screenings, children’s activities, job seminars, food vendors and more.

Come to DAD’S ROCK!

Location: Winton Woods. 10245 Winton Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45231 www.greatparks.org

Bring your own kite, or buy one at the event, and come join the fun! Gather the youngsters for an afternoon of windy skills and thrills!

thurs 14

Super Sprouts: You Can Draw!

Times: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Price: $5 material fee and cash bar

Price: Fee: $5 for members; $7 for nonmembers, plus Museum Admission

Phone: 513.345.8400

Phone: (513) 287-7021

Location: Contemporary Arts Center. 44 East Sixth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Location: Cincinnati Museum Center. 1301 Western Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45203

contemporaryartscenter.org

www.cincymuseum.org/

Feathers, Flowers, and Fabric- Oh My! Join the Cincy Craft Cartel for a DIY hair accessories session just in time for the

Learn how to draw in the whimsical “handson” style of the artist Ed Emberley.

Times: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Phone: 513-770-0273 Location: Deerfield Towne Center. 5503 Deerfield Blvd., Mason, OH 45040 www.deerfieldtownecenter.com

Let’s celebrate Awesome Dads! Dads don’t always get the acknowledgement that they deserve, so come witness the Dad Rocks make-over with our friends at 103.5 WGRR Cincinnati’s Greatest Hits,

Roosters Men’s Grooming and Massage Envy. Plus enjoy DJ- Cruise in, Entertainment for the kids, giveaways and prizes.

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Sun-day, Sunday, Sundae Times: 1:00 PM Price: Cost: $6 per person.

Phone: (513) 321-5186 Location: Cincinnati Observatory. 3489 Observatory Place, Cincinnati, OH 45208 www.cincinnatiobservatory.org

See sunspots and solar flares safely through the Observatory telescopes. We’ll have ice cream sundaes for everyone too.

Sensory Sunday: Stories, Songs and Fun for You and Your Little One Times: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Price: FREE, RSVP online!

Phone: 513-703-3343 Location: Gymboree. 6209 Snider Rd., Mason, OH 45040 www.myshalomfamily.org

Now Shalom Family has a great new way for parents and babies to get connected to one another and the Jewish community.

These playgroups are FREE and feature the popular Miss Meliss, who keeps babies and

their parents engaged and entertained with her unique brand of fun. Open to families in the Jewish community with children two years and younger in which at least one parent is Jewish. Plus, two families will each win a $50 Target Gift Card at every event!

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“Daddy” Longleg Hike

Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Phone: 513-398-9358 Location: Whole Foods. 5805 Deerfield Blvd., Mason, OH 45040 www.wholefoods.com

Times: 2:00 PM Price: FREE Phone: (513) 521-7275 Location: Woodland Mound. 8250 Old Kellogg Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45255 www.greatparks.org

Spend the day with dad in the park. We’ll hike in search of daddy longlegs and other interesting finds along the trail.

Fatherhood Community Celebration Times: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Phone: 513-751-7747 Location: Yeatman’s Cove. 805 Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202 www.talberthouse.org

Provides fathers the opportunity to spend a day with their children and families.

Free food and beverages, games, arts and crafts, inflatables, music, sports activities and more. Presented by Talbert House.

For more great ideas on fun things to do, visit cincinnatiparent.com!

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Half Pint Kids Club: Fathers Day Fun

Interactive class introduces children to new foods by using crafts and games.

BOSS Information Session Phone: 1-866-OH-CYBER Location: Hampton Inn - Eastgate. 858 Eastgate North Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45245 www.go2boss.com

Talk to our teachers to find out how Buckeye Online School for Success can bethe next path to your child’s educational success.

Make BOSS your school of choice!

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Times: 9:00 AM Price: $2/person

Phone: (513) 521-7275 Location: Winton Woods. 10245 Winton Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45231 www.greatparks.org

Get an up-close and personal chance to say hello to some of Parky’s Farm animals. Help the farmer care for them and learn what the animals provide for us. Call (513) 521-3276 ext.100 to register.

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WILD ABOUT WINE Times: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Price: $75 Phone: 513.281.4700 Location: Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.

3400 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45220 cincinnatizoo.org

This wildly popular wine-tasting series is returning to the Zoo for its seventh year. Held in various locations throughout the park, each event features wine sampling, light fare, live music and up-close animal encounters.

KIDS OUTDOOR ADVENTURE EXPO Times: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM Price: FREE Phone: 513-232-8230 Location: Coney Island. 6201 Kellogg Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45230

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www.ohioriverway.org/paddlefest/

Summer Love - Couples Painting

Join the Hamilton County Park District, Ohio River Way, Inc., along with many other presenters and exhibitors, for the largest outdoor water safety and environmental education program for children in the midwest! Don’t forget about Paddlefest on June 23! Visit ohioriverway.org for details.

Times: 7:00 PM Price: $30 Phone: 513.271.2793 Location: Cheers to Art. 7700 Camargo Rd., Madeira, OH 45243 www.cheerstoart.com

Paddlefest Occurring Daily Beginning Thursday, June 21st Through Saturday, June 23rd Phone: 513-232-8230 Location: 6201 Kellogg Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45230 www.ohioriverway.org/paddlefest/

The Ohio River Way Paddlefest is the largest canoe and kayak paddling event in America with over 2,200 paddlers. The weekend kicks off with the Kids Outdoor Action Expo on Thursday, the Ohio River Music & Outdoor Festival on Friday and Paddle the Ohio on Saturday.

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Mary, Queen of Heaven Funfest Occurring Daily Beginning Friday, June 22nd Through Sunday, June 24th Phone: 859-525-6909 Location: Mary Queen of Heaven School. 1150 Donaldson Highway, Erlanger, KY 41018 www.mqhparish.com

Rides, gambling booths, grand raffle, food and drink booths, entertainment and more.

Cinderella Occurring Daily Beginning Friday, June 22nd Through Sunday, June 24th Price: $26-$30 Phone: 513-621-5282 Location: Aronoff Center. 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, OH 45202 www.cincinnatiarts.org/

This wonderful re-telling of the classic story is a brand-new full-length production choreographed by Artistic Directors Meredith Benson and Mario de la Nuez to music by Prokofiev. A perfect ballet for both young and mature audiences. Full of comedy, magic, wit, action, romance and above all love.

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Summerbration Times: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Phone: (513)895-6800 Location: Bridgewater Falls Shopping Center. 3385 Princeton Road, Fairfield Township, OH 45011 www.shopbridgewaterfalls.com

Music, food, entertainment and giveaways.

Music by Leroy Ellington and His Pink Flamingos, the Whammies and the Mistics.

Rozzi’s Fireworks display at 10 p.m

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Couples, this painting is for you! Each will paint your own canvas to make one big tree! Perfect date night!

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Critters Alive Times: 1:00 PM Price: FREE Phone: (513) 521-7275 Location: Miami Whitewater Forest. 9001 Mt. Hope Rd., Harrison, OH 45030 GreatParks.org

Meet a variety of animals that you can find in your own backyard as well as a few that are not from our neck of the woods.

“spacey” week, we will answers these questions and many more as we create what may be out there.

Take part in this modern art form that sends masterpieces around the world!

“BARN BUDDIES” PUPPET SHOW FUN PACKAGE

MEMBER’S NIGHT AT THE ZOO

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Times: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Price: $6.00/child, $4.00/adult Phone: (513) 521-7275 Location: Winton Woods. 10245 Winton Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45231 www.greatparks.org

Birds, reptiles and mammals are all around.

In this interactive puppet show, you’ll learn to recognize them and why they live on the farm. Afterwards, meet the live animals.

Program includes Playbarn and wagon ride.

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Reds VS Brewers

Make a kaleidoscope to take home and onto the trail. We will explore patterns in nature on a guided hike, as well as make some new ones with our kaleidoscopes! Part of the Art for All event.

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SENSORY NIGHT Times: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Price: $8/child. Parents are Free Phone: Call 513.829.7867 Location: Pump It Up. 7724 Service Center Dr., West Chester, OH 45069 www.pumpitupparty.com/oh/west-chester

A night for Special Needs kids, and their siblings and families! Kids with autism and those on the autism spectrum love the active movement of jumping and climbing on our safe, giant inflatables.

School of Glass Summer Camp: Space is the Place Occurring Daily Beginning Monday, June 25th Through Friday, June 29th Times: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Price: 295.00 Phone: 513-321-0206 Location: Brazee Street Studios. 4426 Brazee St., Cincinnati, OH 45209 www.brazeestreetstudios.com/

This is the week to create your own planet. Who lives there? How do you get there? Is it cold? In this

Times: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Phone: 513.281.4700 Location: Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.

3400 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45220 cincinnatizoo.org

Member’s get a sneak peek of our NEW Cat Canyon exhibit before it opens to the public! Member’s Appreciation Night is dedicated exclusively to Zoo members and our valued Zoo supporters.

The event will feature a Special Members ONLY Give-a-way, Cheetah Encounters, live music around the park, crafts and much, much more!

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Prarie Wildflower Hike Times: 1:00 PM Price: FREE Phone: (513) 521-7275 Location: Miami Whitewater Forest. 9001 Mt. Hope Rd., Harrison, OH 45030 GreatParks.org

KALEIDOSCOPE HIKE Times: 1:00 PM Price: $5 Phone: (513) 923-3665 Location: Farbach Werner Nature Preserve.

3455 Poole Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45251 www.GreatParks.org

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Times: 7:00 PM Phone: (513) 765-7000 Location: Great American Ballpark. 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202 www.reds.com

Come cheer on the Reds as they take on the Milwaukee Brewers!

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SPIRITSONG 2012 Occurring Daily Beginning Thursday, June 28, 2012 Through Saturday, June 30, 2012.

Phone: (800) 965-9324 Location: Kings Island. 5691 Kings Island Drive, Mason, OH 45040 www.spiritsongfest.com

Features the most popular contemporary Christian music, teaching seminars and all the world-class fun and thrills the 364-acre amusement park has to offer. Featured artists for SpiritSong include TobyMac, Third Day, Switchfoot and Jeremy Camp.

Super Sprouts: Mail Art Times: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Price: Fee: $5 for members; $7 for nonmembers, plus Museum Admission Phone: (513) 287-7021 Location: Cincinnati Museum Center. 1301 Western Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45203 http://www.cincymuseum.org/

Identification of the flowers found in this unique habitat as well as an overview of the characteristics of prairies will be discussed as we hike to a prairie destination. Hike will cover about two miles, round trip.

Porgy and Bess Phone: 513-241-2742 Location: Music Hall. 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 www.cincinnatiopera.org

Filled with recognizable tunes, a touching story of perseverance in adversity and the triumph of love over all obstacles, the company recreates Catfish Row with realistic production from Houston Grand Opera.

June Family Open House: Bud Vases Occurring Each Saturday Beginning Saturday, June 02, 2012 Through Saturday, June 30, 2012.

Times: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Price: 15.00 Phone: 513-321-0206 Location: 4426 Brazee St., Cincinnati, OH 45209 /www.brazeestreetstudios.com/home/ classes/parms/1/class/june_family_ open_house_bud_vases.html

Join us nearly every Saturday in June for our Family Open House. Bring the whole family to create hanging fused glass bud vases of your own design Stop by any time between 10am-1pm for this Open House-style class.

NOTE: Brazee Street School of Glass will be closed on June 16th.

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June 2012 Chuck Wagon Dinner Ride

Occurring Each Saturday Beginning Saturday, June 2nd Through Saturday, September 15th Times: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Price: Adult $30 Child 4-12 $17 3 & younger free Phone: 937-289-2500 Location: Bonnybrook Farms. 3779 State Rte. 132, Clarksville, OH 45113 www.BonnybrookFarms.com

A Chuck Wagon Dinner Ride at Bonnybrook Farms offers a fun evening of great food and camaraderie for families, friends and groups of all sizes. Enjoy some ‘fun on the farm’ activities, feast on a barbecue dinner and take a ride down to the old chuckwagon at Todd Fork Creek.

Findlay Market Farmers Market Occurring Daily (except Mon) Price: FREE Phone: 513-665-4839 Location: Findlay Market. 1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 www.findlaymarket.org

Local vegetables, fruit, meat, eggs, flowers, cheese and cottage goods.

Movie Night on the Square

Location: Krohn Conservatory. 1501 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Location: Cincinnati Museum Center. 1301 Western Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45203

Lawrenceburg, IN 47025

www.cincinnatiparks.com/krohn-conservatory

http: //www.cincymuseum.org/

Featuring thousands of vibrant, colorful butterflies that will arrive in Cincinnati from every continent on earth (with the exception of Antarctica!). They will be in free flight throughout the showroom, often fluttering together through the ribs of a 10-foot recycled aluminum globe.

Now that’s ‘harmony’ at its very best!

Collection of more than 250 priceless ancient artifacts from the Roman city of Pompeii and its surrounding areas.

In A.D. 79, Pompeii was frozen in time by the catastrophic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, burying everything in its path for more than 1,700 years until it was rediscovered in the 1700s.

Traditional county fair including rides, livestock, exhibits, grandstand events, live entertainment and food.

June Family Open House: Bud Vases

Dearborn County 4-H and Community Fair

Occurring Each Saturday Through Saturday, June 30th Times: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Price: 15.00 Phone: 513-321-0206 Location: Brazee Street Studios. 4426 Brazee St., Cincinnati, OH 45209 www.brazeestreetstudios.com/

Join us nearly every Saturday in June for our Family Open House. Bring the whole family to create hanging fused glass bud vases of your own design Stop by any time between 10am-1pm for this Open Housestyle class. NOTE: Brazee Street School of Glass will be closed on June 16th.

14, 2012 Through Monday, July 30, 2012.

Times: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Times: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Price: $5 per child, PreRegistration Required

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It’s the drive-in without the cars!

Families, couples,­and groups of friends bring their own blankets, chairs, and pillows. Adult beverages, soft drinks, and movie snacks are available for purchase.

On Wings of Harmony Occurring Daily Through Sunday, June 24th

Price: $8 weekend, $6 weekday Phone: 812-926-1189 Location: Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds.

U.S. 50 and Hollywood Blvd.,

Occurring Every Sun & Sat Times: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Price: FREE Phone: 513-721-2787 Location: Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202 cincinnatiartmuseum.org

Experience the energy of this creative, family-friendly space! It connects to the Art Museum’s collections and special exhibitions through touchable objects, books, interactive displays, and hands-on art making activities.

Occurring Each Monday Beginning Monday, May

June 3rd Through Sunday, August 26th

Location: Fountain Square. Fifth and Vine Streets, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Monday, June 18th Through Saturday, June 23rd

Artworld

Make a Mess at the Manatee

Occurring Each Sunday Beginning Sunday,

Phone: 513.621.4400

Occurring Daily (except Sun & Thu) Beginning

www.dearborncountyfair.com

Phone: 513-731-2665 Location: Blue Manatee Children’s Bookstore.

3054 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45209 www.bluemanateebooks.com

Join Ms. Kelli every Monday to enjoy this wonderful outlet for your child’s creative side. Have fun listening to a good book and participating in an art-making activity! ages 2-4

A Day in Pompeii Occurring Daily Through Sunday, August 12th

Price: $6 adults • $5 seniors • $4 children • 4 and under are FREE

Price: $19.50, $17.50 seniors, $12.50 ages 13 and under. Members: $12.50, $8.50 ages 13 and under

Phone: (513)421-5707

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Piano, guitar & voice lessons Lessons available for all ages Highly qualified music teacher Flexible scheduling/Optional recitals $10,000 Musical Lending Library

PIANO LESSONS

IN YOUR HOME, INC. (513) 860-3540

www.pianolessonsinyourhome.com

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West Chester Academy of Music & Dance www.wcaom.com 829-2345 38 CINCINNATIPARENT.COM

Contact Katie at Katie@CincinnatiParent.com

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