Momaha Magazine - March 2018

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VOLUME 9 · ISSUE 3 MARCH

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the camp issue TONS OF FUN FOR TOTS TO TEENS

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L EARN YOUR ABC'S Vitamin A

Vitamin V Vi i A promotes goodd vision. i i It I also helps with healthy teeth, mucus membranes, and skin, and is needed for reproduction.

FOODS TO EAT

sweet potatoes, carrots, spinach, broccoli, and fortified milk

Vitamin D

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FOODS TO EAT

vitamin D-fortified milk; fatty fish such as salmon and tuna; portabella mushrooms; and the sun’s rays

Iron

Iron helps form red blood cells, which carry oxygen from your lungs to other parts of your body.

FOODS TO EAT

meat, seafood, poultry, spinach, and kale

Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 helps your body make red blood cells and is needed for nerve function and cell metabolism.

FOODS TO EAT

fish, poultry, meat, and dairy products

Getting Started Do you know your ABC's — of vitamins? Check out this primer on the important role vitamins and minerals play in our bodies and examples of foods that supply them.

GOAL: Try one new vitamin-rich food each week during January. For example, blend kale into a smoothie, pick up a bag of frozen edamame for an easy side dish, or add a new veggie to your soup.

Calcium

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is important for healthy skin, bones, and connective tissue.

It promotes healing and helps your body absorb iron.

FOODS TO EAT

bell peppers, citrus fruits, berries, leafy greens, tomatoes, and broccoli

Magnesium

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FOODS TO EAT

leafy greens, whole grains, legumes, almonds, and cashews

Potassium

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leafy greens, bananas, avocados, potatoes, soybeans, artichokes, and citrus fruits

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CONTENTS

REAL MOMS + ADVICE

CAMPS + ACTIVITIES

8 Editor’s Column 10 On Our Radar 12 Momaha Bookshelf 14 Be Well 18 Get Organized

20 DIY Walking Sticks 22 Olympic Dreams 32 Back to Nature 34 Succulent Cupcake Tutorial 38 Buddha Bowls 3 Ways 40 Dr. Seuss Strawberries

SPONSORED FEATURES 16 YMCA: Summer Camps 24 Kids Camp Listing

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MOMAHA.COM EDITOR // ASHLEE COFFEY Wife to Kevin Coffey, music critic for the Omaha World-Herald.

Mom to Sam and Elliott.

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GOLDEN OPPORTUNITIES

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hen I was growing up, my parents loved watching the Olympics on television.

I enjoyed the ice skating, swimming and gymnastics events. I used to want to be a gymnast, but I was always a little bit of a chicken when it came to doing flips.

Maybe you have a talented ice skater, snowboarder, swimmer or gymnast who, after watching the Games in PyeongChang, wants to become an Olympian. You’re in luck. We’ve got 10 tips for trying sports on for size from Roxanne Tyler, skating director at Blade & Edge Figure

Skating Club in Omaha.

Additionally, who else is happy it’s almost the end of winter? Spring is just around the corner.

And after that, summer!

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ON OUR RADAR // EDITOR’S PICKS New and Momaha-tested too!

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THINGS TO TRY THIS MONTH FRESH CROPS Sweatshirts and hoodies aren’t just for workouts or lazy days at home. The latest cropped versions give you the comfy feel you crave in winter, sans bulk for a more stylish look heading into spring. All prices, most retail stores.

HAMMOCK TO GO Five-month-old Yvette gets annoyed if she is in her car seat too long, so the Binxy Baby shopping cart hammock is perfect for trips to the store. It’s easy to set up in the grocery cart, and our review mom says it allows her inquisitive baby to see people and enjoy the products and colors around her. It’s secure, and leaves plenty of room for groceries. $49.95, binxybaby.com

The three planes designed by aeronautical engineers do amazing tricks, from loops and flips to glides and rolls. While kids are having a ball outside, they are also picking up STEM concepts from their Stomp Rocket. Everything the kids do changes how these stunt planes fly! No batteries and no assembly required and set comes with a sturdy launch pad. $29.99, stomprocket.com

LITTLE MOMMY Maddie, 3, loves the lifelike look of her new Baby Bijoux. The anatomically correct doll, with its movable arms and legs, encourages kids’ natural curiosity and caring instincts. The doll is well made, so it can withstand some rough play. Baby comes in different skin tones and ethnicities, too. Our mom reviewer thought its vanilla scent was too strong, but it didn’t bother Maddie. $64.99, educationalinsights.com

CHORE MINDER No need for parents to remind their kids about their chores. Let the Octopus Watch take care of that. It acts as a scheduler and can foster responsibility, independence and self-esteem. It also helps parents prioritize expectations and stay consistent with daily routines, such as brushing teeth, feeding the fish, heading to basketball practice, etc. $79.99, heyjoy.io

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Hot off the presses and worthy of your home library COMPILED by Momaha Magazine

TILLY & TANK

Jay Fleck Tilly the elephant notices something strange on her morning walk. The newcomer has a trunk and tail, but is a strange shade of green. Tank, meanwhile, sees an odd-looking creature with a barrel and a turret, like him, but a curious shade of blue.

Tank’s alarm sounds, scaring Tilly off. But when Tilly returns with a flower, Tank begins to understand that she might not be an enemy afterall. Ages 3 to 7.

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THE PERFECT PILLOW

Eric Pinder and Chris Sheban In his new big bed in his new room, Brody tosses and turns, holding his stuffed dragon named Horst.

His parents can’t help him fall asleep, so he has no choice but to go out and search for a better bed. Is it a squirrel’s nest? A cloud? A rowboat on a pond? No, the moon is too bright, and the croaking frogs are too loud, so there’s nothing for Brody to do except go back home and jump into his big new bed, where a friendly dragon makes a perfect pillow. From 5 years

THE DIGGER AND THE FLOWER

Joseph Kuefler Digger goes to work each day, scooping, hoisting and pushing along with the other trucks as they build buildings, roads and bridges. But one day Digger falls in love with a blue flower growing in the rubble. That discovery changes his life and the city around him.

Bold illustrations and a wonderful message about the environment. Listed as one of the 18 must-read picture books of 2018 by readbrightly.com.

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ORDINARY, EXTRAORDINARY JANE AUSTEN

Deborah Hopkinson A gorgeous picture book about English writer Jane Austen, who penned popular novels such as “Sense and Sensibility” and “Pride and Prejudice.”

A good introduction for youngsters, it tells you about the young Jane who was a bit quiet and shy and loved to read. She watched and listened and soon started writing her own tales. Not only does it give you a sense of the England of her time, it also includes a synopsis of each of her novels.

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BEFORE I LET GO

Marieke Nijkamp Need a snow-day read? Set in a remote, snow-covered and highly conservative Alaskan town, this eerie book follows a girl named Corey as she tries to figure out what happened during the last days of her best friend’s life. As one reader described it: a creepy little town filled with creepy little people with creepy little secrets. Teens.

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Dr. Karla Lester

BE WELL TWO HOURS OF SCREEN TIME DAILY MIGHT SEEM LIKE AN IMPOSSIBLE LIMITATION, BUT KIDS DO NEED LIMITS STORY Marjie Ducey

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s the mother of three, Dr. Karla Lester knows the struggle to disconnect from the screen all too well.

“I live it,’’ says the medical director of the Children’s Center for the Child & Community.

It’s not easy to convince a youngster glued to an iPhone that a family movie night would be more fun.

But start with small steps, and you might be surprised at how far you can get.

A 2016 Kaiser Family Foundation Study found that the average 8- to 18-year-old spends 7.5 hours each day using media. Because of multitasking, children actually crammed 10.75 hours of media use into that time period. The recommended screen time daily is two hours.

In today’s world, where children are getting phones at younger and younger ages, that can feel impossible.

“There are a lot of reasons we need to pull together and start setting limits,’’ Lester says. Her suggestions: • Start establishing guidelines for your family when the kids are young. Things like no screens in an eating space and no screens in bedrooms. Monitor all media use by younger children.

• Don’t buy into the notion that if your child isn’t screen savvy early, they’ll be left behind. That’s been debunked by research. Social interaction is much more important.

• Focus on life experiences. It’s how they learn, grow and develop. Cook with your kids. Have good conversations at mealtime. Let them see you interacting with the neighbors. Get them outside from an early age.

• Work with older kids on limits. “We don’t have to go gangbusters, cutting out all screen and being very authoritative,’’ Lester says. “Talk to them about limits, involve them.” The more you try, the more traction you’ll get.

• Be careful if your child is obsessed with gaming online. Watch for withdrawal from friends and changes in sleep patterns and academic performance. “Talk to a pediatrician or family physician,’’ Lester says. “Most of the time there is something underlying that parents need to start addressing.

That can be a symptom.’’

• Last but definitely not least, pattern good behavior yourself. It’s hard to tell your teen they can’t be on their phone when you seldom leave yours alone.

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SPONSORED FEATURE // YMCA OF GREATER OMAHA

Y CAMPS BRIDGE SUMMER LEARNING GAP TEXT Mike Watkins PHOTOGRAPHY Courtesy of YMCA of Greater Omaha

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he didn’t attend Y Camp as a kid, but YMCA of Greater Omaha's Jenny Holweger knows the positive impact it had on her children.

They both attended YMCA Summer Day Camp and then were junior leaders in addition to being YMCA lifeguards and lifeguard instructors.

“My son was a YMCA resident camp counselor for three years, and my daughter was assistant camp counselor at Camp Platte for one year and now is aquatics director at the YMCA in Newton, Kansas,” says Holweger.

Today, as vice president of program development, Holweger uses her experience operationally and as a parent to ensure that all Y Camp programs are impactful and meaningful to all who participate.

“I am a true believer in YMCA Camp and the secure base it builds for kids. The values, the friendships and the leadership skills that are developed are amazing,” she says.

There is definitely something for everyone in the YMCA of Greater Omaha’s diverse camp offerings.

Camps not only keep children’s bodies active but they also sharpen children’s minds – bridging the summer education gap and minimizing learning loss for many children.

Research shows that without access to learning activities throughout the summer, kids can fall behind academically – and for those who are already behind, summer learning loss can push them even farther behind their peers.

The key is to make learning fun, according to Katlin Wilson, executive director of the Sarpy Community YMCA. “In the years I was a counselor at Y Camps, we created lesson/activity plans for the week,” says Wilson, who served at the Maple Street YMCA Summer Day

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CHECK OUT THE CAMPS!

Open House

Saturday, March 17 10 a.m. to noon All YMCA of Greater Omaha locations in Sarpy, Douglas and Pottawattamie Counties $25 registration fee will be waived for those who sign up during the open house for a YMCA Summer Camp.

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Camp from 2004-2006. The camp director at the time was an elementary school teacher who had a large binder of games, worksheets and activities, which the staff used. The model still applies today.

Summer Day Camp (kindergarten through sixth grade) is a great option for parents who need full-day/full-week care for their kids but want them to be active and engaged every day, says Holweger.

Each day includes a variety of activities, including STEM, literacy, arts, crafts, games, field trips and master activities.

The latter are chosen by the child to be worked on throughout the week.

“YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are intentionally built into all activities,” Holweger says.

“Kids develop friendships, learn new skills, and have fun. Aside from a little quiet time, the kids are busy and active all day.”

Camp Platte at Platte River State Park is an outdoor recreation experience for 6- to 15-year-olds. Depending on the camp, youths can learn to ride horses, throw tomahawks, shoot archery, swim, make s’mores and participate in a number of

other outdoor activities.

Y STEM Camps are half-day sessions for kindergartners through fifth-graders. Kids explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) topics in a variety of ways. They might experiment, build and test, make adjustments and try again.

“They ask why and why not,” Holweger says. “In our STEM camps, kids don’t just learn about the world around them; they actively engage in the world around them. Specialty Camps allow kids to participate in a specific skill or topic.

They may enjoy hip-hop dance, Legos, babysitting, cheer, baseball, or other fun specialties.”

Y Camps aren’t just for younger kids.

There are options for teenagers as well.

Junior Leaders (ages 13-15) focus on leadership skills, volunteer at Summer Day Camps and take on community projects.

Financial concerns do not need to prohibit or limit a family from participating.

Y Camp scholarships are available. Some Summer Day Camp locations also accept Title XX (Nebraska) or Title 19 (Iowa).

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HOW TO AVOID TAX TRAUMA 18

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GET ORGANIZED // AMY TOKOS Amy Tokos is a Certified Professional Organizer and the owner of Freshly Organized. You can find more organizing tips at freshlyorganized.com.

Pulling together all the papers for tax time can be traumatic.

It is such a big job that many

IDENTIFY CHANGES

As you begin prepping this year, pay attention to holdups so you know where changes need to happen.

FIND RECEIPTS

people procrastinate even when

Organize your receipts before walking into your accountant’s office. Being organized and ready will cost you less time and money than walking in with a box of receipts.

they’re getting money back. It

CREATE A CHECKLIST

year’s tax papers, but you can

Know what you need. Sources of income, prior year tax returns, investment information and itemized deductions are among the basics. As you collect items, create a checklist as a reference from year to year.

set things up for an easier tax

DESIGNATE A LANDING ZONE

may be too late to organize this

time next year.

Scattered files will slow your preparation and leave you overwhelmed. The perfect place for all tax-related documents for the current year will depend on the quantity. A file box or drawer with hanging files works for most households. As items come in, file them in the box or drawer.

SORT, SORT, SORT

Put like with like and create files. If you collect a large amount of papers throughout the year, create files for each category: deductible donations, health expenses, education expenses, etc.

As a rule of thumb, if a file has fewer than 10 pieces of paper try to combine it with another file of 10 pieces or fewer. If you have more than 30 elements in a file, consider subcategories within that file.

CHARITABLE DONATIONS

Keep records of your charitable donations together. One of the best ways to track multiple donations is by using the same method of payment. Having all donations in your checkbook or on one credit card can make it easier to document.

SHRED PAST TAX DOCUMENTS

This year, as you wrap up your tax appointment with the accountant, ask how long you should keep your tax returns and back up documentation. We all hear the general rule of seven years, but your accountant will be able to give you guidelines specific to your situation. This will give you an opportunity to shred documents you no longer need.

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THESE STICKS WERE MADE FOR HIKING How to personalize your own walking stick PHOTOGRAPHY + STYLING Heidi Thorson

Lucas Lowder, almost age 2

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WHAT YOU NEED Sturdy stick Acryllic paint Paint brushes Beads, bells Feathers Yarn Quick-dry ribbon glue

1. Go on a nature walk to hunt for a sturdy stick.

You'll want one that is shoulder height or higher.

2. Decorate your stick as desired. Start with yarn, then add paint and let dry.

3. While the paint on your stick is drying, use the yarn, beads, bells, feathers and other embellishments to create a tassel. 4. When the paint dries, add your tassel and get hiking!

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OLYMPIC DREAMS

If the Winter Games leave your child begging to try a sport, let them TEXT Marjie Ducey PHOTOGRAPHY Courtesy of Blade & Edge

1. Consider your location and select a club that's nearby.

If your child goes to classes two or three times a week, you don't want to be driving across town.

2. Select a club with certified instructors. That way, you know as a consumer that classes are being taught correctly and safely.

3. Make sure the facility is clean and the staff is friendly and organized. If you arrive at a club where the instructor is overwhelmed with students or is too young to control them, make a quick exit.

4. If you have more than one excited child, try to find a club that offers say, hockey for Johnny and jumps and spins for Susie. A learn-to-skate class provides the right foundation for both.

5. Make sure class continues to be fun for your child after the initial excitement has worn off. You want to be dragging them off the ice, not onto it. Don't start your child before age 3 unless they are very mature for their age.

Most 3-year-olds have been to day care and don't mind being away from their parents for an hour.

6. Try group classes first. They are more feasible financially, and you can see if your child really likes it. “It’s a social activity, too,’’ Tyler says. “They are out there with their friends.’’

7. Consider trying a class yourself. After all, Olympic fever doesn’t just hit kids! While jumps and spins on ice may be too intimidating, another level of skating may be just right. “We’ve had 70-year-olds and 80-year-olds,’’ Tyler says. “It’s a life sport.’’

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he Blade & Edge Figure Skating Club knows exactly when commercials start airing for the Winter Olympics.

Online inquiries about its programs spike. Someone in the family has fallen in love with a sport they’ve seen on TV, and they want to be an Olympian.

“We get a high level of interest during the Olympics,’’ says Roxanne Tyler, Blade & Edge skating director. “We know it’s going to happen. We expect this trend to come every four years.’’

Tyler says whatever the sport, don’t put off your child. Call a local club while the excitement and adrenaline are high.

“Kids get asked to do so many things these days,’’ she says.

“If this is what they want to do, you want to get them started right away.’’

Tyler has been involved in ice skating for years. She offers these tips on finding the right club, whatever the sport:

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8. Consider introducing the whole family to a sport.

9. To be an Olympian, Tyler says, takes talent, parent commitment and financial backing. Plus the right facility. If your child has out-of-this-world talent, it may mean a move to a city that has a world-class facility with everything they need to develop under one roof. If they don’t want to go that far, they will still learn the basics of a sport they can enjoy for years.

10. Each Olympic sport offers its own suggestions on how to get involved. Go to TeamUSA.org and click on a sport to find its individual site. Many will say where the nearest club is located. U.S. Figure Skating even offers a skating parents survival guide.

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2610 Hamilton St., Omaha 402-342-1600 bgcomaha.org

CAMP RIVERCREST Outrageously fun, challenging and Christ-centered retreats, day and overnight camps and other events for people of all ages!

2840 County Road 13, Fremont 402-628-6465 camprivercrest.org

KIDS CAMP GUIDE CAMP SHAKESPEARE

BOY SCOUT CAMP

The world's greatest playwright, William Shakespeare, inspires a two-week workshop (June 18-July 1) that culminates with Jesters, Apprentices and Players appearing in Shakespeare on the Green.

University of Nebraska at Omaha 402-689-7614 nebraskashakespeare.com

CAMP HERTKO HOLLOW Dedicated to improving the lives of children (ages 6-17) who have diabetes. Outdoor activities plus education about diabetes management. Licensed medical staff and experienced counselors on site.

1192 166th Drive, Boone, Iowa 515-471-8547 camphertkohollow.com

Camping is good for the mind, body and spirit. This “Passport to Adventure" helps Cub Scouts learn to rely on themselves and build skills as boy scouts.

12401 West Maple Road, Omaha 402-431-9272 mac-bsa.org/cubscoutcamp

DUCHESNE PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMPS

COSMOSPHERE CAMPS

Ages 3-5 are invited to "Discover the Fun" in five one-week sessions, June 11-July 26. Experience outer space, discover dinosaur bones, participate in the summer Olympic Games.

3601 Burt St., Omaha 402-558-6250 duchesneacademy.org

Whether you are 6 or 60, Cosmosphere has a camp for you. Discover the solar system, learn about flight, train like an astronaut and explore the wonders of medicine.

Cosmosphere 1100 N. Plum St., Hutchinson, Kansas 620-665-9323 cosmo.org/camps

JOSLYN ART MUSEUM Camps and classes for kids and teens. Classes are led by accomplished artists and art educators from the community who are eager to share their artistic insights and technical skills to beginning and advanced artists alike.

2200 Dodge St., Omaha 402-342-3300 joslyn.org/education/classes/

JUNIOR GOLF ACADEMY Geared for 5- to 18-year-olds, segmented into three distinct academies: FUNdamental, basic training and junior tour. Sessions run five days in June or July.

501 Eagle Hills Drive, Papillion 402-592-7788 papillion.org; eaglehills.org

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PAPPY’S YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS The City of Papillion Parks & Recreation Department offers summer camps for ages 4-12.

Weeklong day camps, all-day Friday camps and half-day camps. Group games, science experiments, craft projects and more at Halleck Park.

Registration opens April 1.

City of Papillion Parks & Recreation 402-597-2041 papillion.org/recreation

HEARTLAND CONSERVATORY OF DANCE Join our Be a Princess camps. Explore our So You Think You Can Choreograph camp. Take part in our Ballet or Hip-Hop, Jazz & Lyrical boot camp.

2502 S. 133rd Plaza, Omaha 402-237-8801 hcd.dance

JCC PREMIERE CAMPS KANEKO CAMPS Students learn about the principles and processes of design and creativity. Each four-day camp provides a variety of exciting exercises and activities.

1111 Jones St., Omaha 402-341-3800 thekaneko.org

Art. Musical theater. Dance. Special interests. We commit to providing top-quality programming that will enrich your summer. Open to members and nonmembers.

333 S. 132nd St., Omaha 402-334-6409 jewishomaha.org/jcc/camp

JCC SPORTS CAMPS Basketball. Volleyball. Soccer. Cheer. Dance. We commit to providing top-quality programming that will enrich your summer. Open to members and nonmembers.

333 S. 132nd St., Omaha 402-334-6409 jewishomaha.org/jcc/camp

J CAMPS SCHOOL OF ROCK SUMMER CAMPS Rock your budding musician's world with a comprehensive camp experience that culiminates with a live show. For ages 7-18, all levels of experience.

Sessions June 11-15 and July 16-20, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

13270 Millard Ave., Omaha 402-691-8875 schoolofrock.com

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Whether it’s Camp Shemesh for ages 2-5 or a day camp for older kids, we provide a little bit of everything, including field trips and Israeli culture. Register today for camps running June through August!

333 S. 132nd St., Omaha 402-334-6409 jewishomaha.org/jcc/camp

KIDS CAMP GUIDE

GENE EPPLEY CAMP Overnight camps for ages 5-17. Boating and swimming to cooking over an open fire, team building and Bible study. Scholarships are available to those who qualify.

915 Allied Road, Bellevue 402-898-5923 campgeneeppley.org

WEEKLY SUMMER ART CAMPS GIRL SCOUTS SPIRIT OF NEBRASKA CAMPS Camp life is the best life! Tackle new challenges and build courage at seven Nebraska properties. You don’t have to be a Girl Scout!

Girl Scouts of Nebraska 800-695-6690 girlscoutsnebraska.org

Perfect for ages 6-8; advanced classes for ages 9 and older.

Weekly themes. Year-round class offerings: after school, home school, Saturdays, Mom & Me, birthday parties, etc.

Heart & Soul Art Studio 14871 Mormon St., Bennington 402-960-3634 heartandsoulartstudio.com

HEARTLAND FAMILY SERVICE RUTH K. SOLOMON GIRLS SUMMER ENRICHMENT ACADEMY June 4-July 27. Young ladies, ages 5-18, will enjoy field trips, create art projects and attend workshops, all while building character and developing leadership skills.

2101 S. 42nd St. 402-457-7772 heartlandfamilyservice.org

PRAIRIE LIFE FITNESS Explore programs like Junior Chefs, Imagination Station, Fun & Fitness and more. Visit our website for a full list of camps and sign up today.

132nd Street and West Center Road | 402-691-8546 84th and Q Streets | 402-537-0430 prairielife.com 2076211-01

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KIDS CAMP GUIDE CREATIVE WRITING CAMP David Martin’s Fine Lines Creative Writing Camp at Beveridge Magnet Middle School is for students of all ages. Join writers who add clarity and passion to their lives with the written word. Register now.

1616 S. 120th St., Omaha 402-871-3682 finelines.org

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LITTLE WAVES FAMILY SWIM SCHOOL Registration opens in March. Sign up now for our weekly swim lessons starting at $82/month.

17602 Wright St. 402-932-2030 littlewavesfamilyswimschool.com

YMCA OF GREATER OMAHA CAMPS Day camp for ages 6-12; Camp Platte for ages 6-15; half- and full-day specialty camps for ages 5-14; and STEM camps for kindergartners through fifth-graders. Preschool camp and teen leadership camps.

430 S 20th St., Omaha 402-977-4300 metroymca.org

High school summer camps highlighting science and engineering.

Camps are one week, and students get to live on campus and explore activities and attractions in the Mount Rushmore region.

605-394-1261 sdsmt.edu/summercamps

UNO JAZZ CAMP Learn about jazz theory, improvisation and performance. June 10–15, for instrumental music students in grades 7 and higher.

University of Nebraska at Omaha 402-554-2297 unojazzcamp.com

THE BT EXPERIENCE SUMMER CAMPS Our Retain Your Brain and Sports Camps fill up quickly. Inquire today!

400 N. Happy Hollow Blvd., Omaha 402-556-3772 brownell.edu/camps

GIFFORD FARM Weeklong summer day camps for lil’ farmers, exotic pet lovers, adventurers, nature lovers and history enthusiasts. Ages 4-15 700 Camp Gifford Road, Bellevue 402-597-4920 esu3.org

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EXPERIENCE CAMPOWERMENT! Teaching young girls to adopt fitness as a goal for life. We make it fun! Nutritional education, physical activities, relational coaching and mental empowerment.

4611 S. 96th St., Omaha 402-522-6330 fitgirlinc.com

SKYHAWK SUMMER CAMPS Beat the summertime blues and soar with the Skutt Catholic SkyHawks.

Opportunities available for ages 5-14.

Visit our website for complete details.

3131 S. 156th St. 402-333-0818 skyhawkcamps.com

COLLEGE 4 KIDS AND TEENS 2018 camp course offerings will be available online March 26.

Registration opens April 2.

Metropolitan Community College 531-622-5437 mccneb.edu/ce

OMAHA CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC A weeklong program for young musicians to immerse themselves in rigorous study of an instrument and make music with peers from across the country. Starting July 14.

7023 Cass St., Omaha 402-932-4978 omahacm.org

Learn about animal behaviors and nutrition.

Explore a day in the life of a veterinarian.

Perform a simulated exploratory surgery.

Interact with live animals each day.

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Many performance opportunities One-week & multi-week camps available Camps for ages 4-18, beginners to advanced

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UNK ALL-STATE VOCAL CAMP Join in the music and be prepared for your best audition ever in this three-day workshop for Nebraska secondary school singers who aspire to win a coveted spot in the 2018 AllState Chorus. Camp runs July 22-24.

2504 9th Ave., Kearney, Nebraska 308-865-8618 unk.edu/music

SAC AEROSPACE MUSEUM CAMP

TROLLS MINI CAMP Trolls-themed exploration of baton, pom, dance and tumbling. You can count on Stepper-ettes Studios to have age-appropriate music and costuming. Boys and girls welcome. June 4-7, 8:30 a.m. to noon. $125/week.

10925 Harrison St., La Vista 402-592-4545 stepperettestudios.com

One-day or combo-day experiences await kids in grades 1-6. Campers will explore a variety of themes, including aviation, engineering, game coding, circuitry, robotics and spy tactics.

28210 West Park Hwy., Ashland 402-944-3100, ext. 204 sacmuseum.org/camps

CAMP LEGACY Give children back their summer, one adventure at a time. Swimming, archery, zipline, sports obstacle course, arts and crafts and team building for grades K-6.

6860 N. 166th Ave., Omaha 402-884-2242 camplegacyomaha.com

UNL 4-H CAMPS UNO TECHADEMY Weekly tech camps for grades 5–10, June 4–July 20. Full-day, half-day workshops, too.

University of Nebraska at Omaha techademy.unomaha.edu

LAURITZEN GARDENS ADVENTURE CAMP Five amazing camps, May 28-Aug. 10, for ages 4-12. Up-close encounters with nature, tram ride, fun in the model railroad garden, early check-in and extended checkout, lunch from the garden’s cafe and much more.

100 Bancroft St., Omaha 402-346-4002, ext. 253 lauritzengardens.org

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The summer programs offered at both of our 4-H camping locations provide all youth a place to discover, learn and grow.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln 4-H 114 Ag Hall, Lincoln 402-472-2805 4h.unl.edu/camp bigredcamps.unl.edu

KIDS CAMP GUIDE MIDLAND UNIVERSITY YOUNG AMERICANS SUMMER CAMP Singing, dancing, acting. Learn an entire show in the week of camp and then perform it for friends and family. promo code: MUYA18FFO for a $100 discount. bit.ly/MUYAregister

NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY CAMP KINDNESS Come experience five days of animalistic fun guaranteed to get your tail wagging.

Each session will give you plenty of handson experiences combined with interesting educational opportunities.

8801 Fort St., Omaha 402-444-7800, Ext. 214 nehumanesociety.org

CAMP FONTANELLE Camps for all ages including a parent-child camp for pre-schoolers through second grade, 24-48 hours.

9677 County Road 3, Nickerson, Nebraska 402-478-4296 campfontanelle.com

MONTESSORI SUMMER CAMP Montessori Educational Centers offer an exciting summer camp that incorporates learning, field trips, language and much more in an “Around the World” theme. Open to Montessori students and the public.

2111 S. 67th St., Suite 300, Omaha 402-281-9839 omahamontessori.com/camps

OMAHA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Our program offers exciting indoor and outdoor activities that allow for a fun-filled, creative summer.

10244 Wiesman Drive, Omaha 402-399-9565 omahachristianacademy.org

POTTAWATTAMIE ARTS CAMP Classes for all ages. Whether you want to paint a landscape, get your hands dirty throwing pots or send the kids to summer art camp, we have one that appeals to the artist in you.

1228 S. Main St., Council Bluffs 712-396-2484 paceartsiowa.org/classes

OMAHA’S HENRY DOORLY ZOO & AQUARIUM We offer programs for all interests and ages.

Visit our website for more information.

3701 S. 10th St., Omaha 402-738-2092 omahazoo.com/programsandcamps

CAMP FOSTER YMCA OF THE OKOBOJIS CAMP FOSTER FAMILY CAMPS Spend quality time renewing family bonds in a peaceful outdoor atmosphere, comfortable accommodations, delicious meals and fun activities.

1769 260th Ave., Spirit Lake, Iowa 712-336-3272 campfosterymca.com

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BACK TO NATURE Camps inspire connection with the outdoors, cultivate junior conservationists TEXT Marjie Ducey PHOTOGRAPHY Courtesy of Nebraska Game and Parks Commission & Fontenelle Forest

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director Christy Firestone says it’s a priority for Game and Parks director Jim Douglas.

“We are trying to inspire people’s connection with nature,’’ Firestone says. “We want them to have the desire to go outside, learn about the natural world, play and become our next generation of conservationists.’’

Fontenelle Forest also has several fun camps that focus on the outdoors.

Some are for teens, an often overlooked group, according to naturalist Grace Gaard.

New this year for 14- to 17-year-olds is leadership-junior counselor training.

It challenges teens to get comfortable

with new experiences and teaches them skills like canoeing, hiking, wilderness awareness, campfire cooking and overnight camping. The camp is from May 29 to June 1, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fee is $200 for members and $265 for nonmembers.

After taking the camp, teens can volunteer as a junior counselor for other events.

“We help to develop leaders who are passionate about the outdoors and make that responsibility a part of their day-to-day life, having a positive impact on the community around them,’’ Gaard says. See the complete lineup of camps at fontenelleforest.org.

NEBRASKA GAME & PARKS COMMISSION

aking that first pie-iron pizza over an open campfire is a thrill.

So is 3-D archery.

Once the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission draws kids outside, they’re loving it.

"There’s been a decline in youngsters getting outside and active,'' says Julia Plugge, an outdoor education specialist for the Game and Parks.

"So the Game and Parks is providing skilled instructors, equipment and easy access to help them learn outdoor skills they can use over a lifetime.''

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If you want to get your child outside this summer, there are lots of opportunities. Here's a sampling from the Game and Parks Outdoor Education Center in Lincoln. Find more at OutdoorEdCenter.org.

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ARCHERY ACADEMY CAMP Ages 8 and older, June 5-7, July 17-19, July 24-26. Select from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Cost: $75.

Take your archery skills to the next level.

Sessions cover range safety, equipment knowledge, scoring, competition and stretching and exercise. Plus, lots of practice time – games included!

TOP SHOT FIREARM CAMP Ages 8 and older, June 12-14, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Cost: $75. Develop an understanding of a variety of rifles and hone marksmanship skills. Designed for multiple skill levels; campers will focus on gun safety, learn about guns and ammunition and practice their new marksmanship knowledge.

LEARN TO HUNT CAMP Ages 8 and older, June 19-21, July 31-Aug. 2, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $90.

Learn the fundamentals of safe and successful hunting, including hunting techniques, firearm handling and marksmanship, species identification, tree stand safety and conservation principles.

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OUTDOOR EXPLORERS CAMP Ages 6 and older, June 26-28, 8 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Cost depends on session.

Introduces a variety of outdoor programming, from adventures and nature-based education to skill development. Activities include archery, firearms, fishing, kayaking, hiking, survival skills, outdoor cooking, slingshot, wildlife education and crafts.

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SWEET SUCCULENTS TEXT Marjie Ducey + Heidi Thorson PHOTOGRAPHY Heidi Thorson

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2. Transfer pork to large bowl. With slotted spoon, remove onions to bowl with pork. With 2 forks, shred pork. Remove and discard all but ½ cup liquid remaining in slow-cooker bowl. Return pork and onions to slow cooker; stir in barbeque sauce. Cover and cook on high 30 minutes. Serve on onion buns with cheese, if desired.

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2 garlic cloves, minced ¼ cup packed light brown sugar 4 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground coriander ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 (6-pound) bone-in pork shoulder picnic roast, fat trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 cups barbeque sauce 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced 1 bottle (12 ounces) lager beer 10 onion buns 10 slices smoked Gouda cheese (optional)

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veryone who walks into Whisk + Measure Specialty Bakery and spies the succulent cupcakes immediately wants to know, "Are they real?"

Yes, owner Beth Brown says, the cactuses on top of the treats are made from real butter cream.

After oohing and aahing, customers declare they must be horribly difficult to make.

"They are not,'' Brown says, "once you know the tricks. That is the amazing part.''

The key is getting the frosting colors in the bag correctly so that they don't run together and turn brown, Brown says. It's also important to use the correct tips and to know when to add and release pressure.

If that already leaves you feeling overwhelmed, don't worry. Whisk + Measure pastry chef Taylor Beck is there to help. The bakery offers classes in decorating, as well as cake building, cupcake decorating and royal icing cookie decorating.

French macaroons may be next. One topic is offered each month with several sessions.

"We show you the right technique and anybody can do it,'' Brown says. "Some people even come up with new variations.''

Brown, a 34-year-old actuary who says baking is her creative outlet, opened the shop 1½ years ago. Her staff wanted to do something different, and succulent cupcakes were a great way to learn how to use different piping and tips.

"People always love when food can take on a different form in a realistic way,'' Brown says.

"They are really fun.''

Whisk + Measure is doing Valentine's Day royal icing classes for February but plans to do succulents in March.

Classes are hugely popular with kids age 8 and older. "We get more questions about kids classes than adults,'' Brown says. "There are very few places in town that do that. There's a lot of interest.''

Even the cactus? "The more experienced ones can totally handle it,'' Brown says.

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A slight mix of two colors adds dimension.

STEP 3 Begin piping 3-4 layers of frosting on top of the cupcake.

STEP 4 Enjoy your Instagram-worthy cupcake. For different looks, try other piping tips or frosting colors.

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BUDDHA BOWLS A healthy helping of veggies, grains and protein TEXT + PHOTOGRAPHY Heidi Thorson

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Clean eating at its finest.

WHAT IS A BUDDHA BOWL? The latest health food craze – also known as a "hippie bowl." A Buddha bowl is simply a bowl (cereal size or larger) filled to the brim with veggies, healthy grains and protein.

WHAT IS IN A BUDDHA BOWL? Literally any kind of veggie and healthy grain.

Protein optional. Our suggestions: • Lettuce • Cabbage • Avocado • Broccoli • Green beans • Cucumber • Bell peppers • Edamame • Chickpeas • Quinoa • Brown rice • Beans • Lentils

• Tomato • Chicken • Corn • Dried fruit • Nuts • Vinaigrette dressing • Spinach • Kale • Cauliflower • Carrots • Mushrooms • Squash • Sweet potato

HOW DO YOU MAKE ONE? Fill a bowl full of your favorite healthy grains, veggies (and protein). We share three of our favorites at right.

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Broccoli Cabbage Roasted green beans Avocado Cucumber Whole grain pasta Green bell peppers Dried cranberries Edamame Balsamic vinaigrette

FIT FIESTA Avocado Lettuce Corn Brown rice Black beans Red bell peppers Green bell peppers Roasted tomatos Onion Salsa Chicken with taco seasoning

WHY IS IT CALLED A BUDDHA BOWL? Buddha had a round (read: overstuffed) belly – like these overflowing round bowls of healthy goodness. Eat a whole bowl, and it'll fill you up!

WHY SHOULD I TRY IT? • It's the perfect recipe for getting a balanced meal in a single helping.

• If you're into meal prepping, these are easily boxed to-go.

• The variety – this is a great way to use extra veggies in your fridge from other recipes. Mix them all together over some quinoa or brown rice and you'll have a Buddha bowl.

• You can't really mess it up.

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Lettuce Onion Feta cheese Cherry tomato Whole grain pasta Cucumber Carrot Red bell pepper Balsamic vinaigrette

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Thing 1 and Thing 2 -- a strawberry snack so easy, you can make them, too!

DID YOU KNOW? March 2 is Dr. Seuss' birthday. Celebrate with this simple treat.

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INSTRUCTIONS 1. Wash fresh whole strawberries. 2. Add blue food coloring to vanilla frosting (or marshmallow creme for a healthier version). Dip 2/3 of each strawberry into blue frosting/marshmallow creme. 3. Use a piping bag and add a dollop of white frosting to strawberry. 4. Cut a very small piece off the corner of a sandwich bag. Spoon in a tablespoon of black frosting. Pipe a 1 or 2 on top of the white frosting. 5. Serve immediately and enjoy.

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There is nothing like a night at the theater! The Rose is proud to introduce children to the arts and ignite a lifelong love of performing arts. Whether they are grooving with the characters of Madagascar, discovering the magic of Wonderland or having a monkey of a time with Curious George, The Rose is dedicated to opening imaginations and hearts through theater.

UPCOMING SHOWS: Wynken, Blynken & Nod • Seedfolks • Wonderland: Alice’s Rock & Roll Adventure • Curious George & the Golden Meatball • Disney’s Newsies

And don’t forget! The Rose offers classes for ages 3-18!

ACTING « DANCE « VOICE « MUSICAL THEATER

Summer Camp information now online!

REGISTER TODAY!

2001 Farnam Street ★ (402) 345-4849 ★ www.rosetheater.org