February 2015

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28 SIMPLE WAYS

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BIRTHDAY FUN ZONES AWAY FROM HOME

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RING IN THE NEW YEAR!!!

Shoot for the stars, reach for the moon, the sky is the limit….

WARNING SIGNS: If your child can not do the following activities consult your pediatrician for a referral to PT or OT. • • • • •

• Cannot throw a ball overhand • Cannot ride a tricycle • Cannot grasp a crayon between thumb and fingers • Still clings or cries whenever his parents leave him

Ignores other children Cannot jump in place Cannot stack four blocks Has difficulty scribbling Shows no interest in interactive games

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CONTENTS February 2015

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volume 31 • number 2

PUBLISHER’S NOTE

ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE

28 SIMPLE WAYS TO SHOW YOUR KIDS LOVE

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BIRTHDAY FUN ZONES AWAY FROM HOME

Party Directory

PREPARING HAPPY CAMPERS

Camp Directory

BABY PROOFING

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21 Must-Dos When Baby Proofing Your House

6 ON THE WEB

10 FAMILY FYI

• Giveaways - Skylanders Trap Team by Activision, Subscription to Brainzy

• Super Mom Contest • Did you Know?

“BLU House”

On the Cover © SVETAORLOVA

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38 YOUR KIDS

Family Theater Ongoing Exhibits Free Fun in SA

Happy Valentine’s Day

IN OUR KIDS

Next month

Evolution of Discipline Camps Focus on Kids Interests The Talk - Puberty Camp Directory

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Sat., February 21 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

OPENING AUGUST 2015 545 S. W.W. White Road, San Antonio TX 78220 Phone: (210) 554-2285 v email: mdiop@saisd.net

SAN ANTONIO’S ONLY ALL-BOYS PUBLIC SCHOOL The Young Men’s Leadership Academy is accepting applications for 2015-16 for boys entering grades 4th, 5th and 6th. Starting in 2017-18, YMLA will serve grades 4-8.

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5K & FAMILY PROGRAMS Founders Day: 5K Run/Walk & Family Fun Sunday, February 15, 10:00 am–1:00 pm Museum Grounds Our 5K run/walk returns for its second year! Best time winners take home a limited edition work of art.

Free after-party includes music by Pop Pistol, art making, food trucks and birthday cake in honor of Marion Koogler McNay! Registration and prices for 5K online at mcnayart.org/5k.

This event is in partnership with Whataburger and Athlete Gulild LLC.

Family Art Play: Musical Masterpieces Sunday, February 22, 1:00 & 3:00 pm Crash, Bang, Boom! Ever wonder what a work of art might sound like? Explore the McNay’s collection with a symphony musician; then create your own musical instrument.

Free with museum admission. McNay members reserve space by calling 210.805.1768 by noon on February 20.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

This program is made possible with generous support from the William Randolph Hearst Fund for Education Programs and the Jack H. and William M. Light Charitable Trust.

Image: Richard Duardo, Portrait of Lydia Mendoza, 2010. Screenprint with hand-coloring.

Gift of Harriet and Ricardo Romo.

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February Giveaways

NAPPA Win-a-Winner!

Win NAPPA GOLD winner, Skylanders Trap Team

by Activision (For PlayStation 4 console, $74.99 for starter pack, www.skylanders.com). Kids can bring the Skylanders to life and take them out of the digital world and into the physical world with the new Traptanium Portal. Capture the most wanted villains in all of Skylands and fight for good!

To enter visit, Facebook.com/NAPPAawards Contest ends February 25, 2014.

Win the Ollie Swaddle

The cozy swaddling solution is designed to decrease fussiness, assist in self-calming, and ultimately improve baby’s quality and duration of sleep. www.shop.theollieworld.com Visit www.ourkidsmagazine.com by Feb. 20, 2015 to sign up for a chance to win your very own Ollie Swaddle.

Win a 1-year subscriptions to Brainzy Education.com recently released a new math and reading subscription program for 3-7 year olds called Brainzy.

Brainzy stands apart in following a child’s development, building on previous skills and masteries, with over 300 games and activities focused on math and reading.

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Open your heart and your home to a child in need of a family. In 2014 over 1,800 children in Bexar County were removed from their homes and in need of foster care*. At St. PJ’s, foster families are part of our family and given 24/7 support to heal the mind, body, and spirit of a child. Learn more at stpjhome.org/okfoster. *

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“Anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf is welcoming me.” —Matthew 18:5

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Love Is All You Need

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Spring Break is slowing creeping up on us; and then, before you know it, summer will be here. It’s never too early to prepare and know who is going to watch our kids when they are off from school. It’s a good idea to do some research on camps and after-school programs now in order to avoid scrabbling at the last minute. Check out this month’s camp directory and read our overnight camp story “Preparing a Happy Camper” by Christa Melnyk Hines.

Then, come and meet camp representatives in person and see what they have to offer at our 19th Annual Our Kids Magazine Camp Fair which is set for March 1, 2015 at the Alzafar Shrine Auditorium from 1pm to 4pm.

If you are like me and have to plan a birthday party for a kiddo in February or maybe in the next couple of months, it can become a bit overwhelming.

Although having your party at home may save you some money, having it somewhere else my save you some time, stress and headaches. For tips and ideas on having the perfect party away from home, skip on over to our party directory and read “Birthday Fun Zones Away From Home” by Christina Katz.

Last month, we spoke about the different kinds of births option a mother has available. This month, we focus on preparing your home to be safe for the arrival of your newborn. Soon your little one will be crawling around the house and exploring his strange, new world. While baby dangers vary from home to home, new parents can get started reading “Must-Dos When Baby Proofing Your House,” a list compiled by Dr. Gruen from Village Pediatrics.

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P.O. Box 1809 Castroville, TX 78009 210-305-4181 Toll Free Number, 866-465-6936 Magazine Visit us online at OurKidsMagazine.com PUBLISHER/EDITOR Rudy Riojas, Ext. 104

Growing up, the words “I love you” were not uttered out loud often, if ever, in my household. Don’t get me wrong, there was plenty of love from my parents; from guidance regarding life lessons, to concerns over my health when I was sick, and words of encouragement when I needed them. And often, Magazine just by doing their best to provide for their children’s every need, my parents showed us their love. Whether you are a parent who never became accustomed to saying these 3 little syllables or if you tell your kids you love them all the time, I hope you enjoy reading “28 Ways to Say I Love You” by Gayla Grace, as much as I did. Sometimes actions speak louder than words.

Happy Love Day!

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OUR KIDS MAGAZINE LLC is a locally owned magazine published monthly. Advertisements in this magazine are paid for by the advertisers, which allows this magazine to be free to the consumer.

Limit of one free copy per reader. Call 210-305-4181 ext. 106 to request additional copies. Unless specifically noted, no advertisers, products or services are endorsed by the publisher. All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertising are available on an equal opportunity basis. OUR KIDS MAGAZINE LLC copyright 2013. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission is prohibited.

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A night on the town awaits one lucky “SuperMom” Just about every mother is a “SuperMom,” but few have super hero names . . . until now.

The Institute for Women’s Health is sponsoring an online contest where mothers can find out their SuperMom name and be entered for a chance at a night out worth $250. “We wanted to recognize the great work of so many SuperMoms who make our city so great,” said Estefania Arguellas, an IFWH spokeswoman.

The contest is simple and free to enter.

• Visit www.ifwh.org/supermom/ to enter to win.

• Fill out the form • Include the mother’s and a child’s name • The SuperMom name is created using the first initial of the mother’s name and the first initial of the child’s name.

The contest runs through Feb. 15, 2015. There’s only one entry allowed per household. The winner will be chosen at random from the online entries.’

About Institute For Women’s Health

The Institute For Women’s Health was formed on May 1,1996. Since then, they have continued to expand the practice to become one of the largest OB/GYN and fertility practices in the region. Institute For Women’s Health currently has nine medical offices strategically located around San Antonio.

Clinically, they are privileged to have more than 30 physicians, a nurse practitioner and eight sonographers.

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Study habits are established and life-long attitudes are developed. Values are formed. Since 1886 The Academy has prepared young men to succeed in life.

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Be honest. Be kind. Be the best you can be. ® Educating Boys for Life February 2015 | OurKidsMagazine.com

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Did you know there is a blue house in San Antonio just for dads and their kids? The house is a not-for-profit place called “BLU House” (Building Loving Unions). It is designed to encourage bonding between fathers and their children through face to face time and direct interaction, especially during the critical time of birth to 5 years old.

Envisioned as a ‘boutique’ style setting, fathers and their children enter a home-like small environment. Capacity is limited to 10 or less children at any given time to allow for intentional and directed bonding opportunities.

The BLU House Vision: • To provide a safe place allowing fathers to have special bonding opportunities with their children, • To be a drop off/pick up place for father visitation, • To provide a familiar location for supervised, monitored, and/or therapeutic visitation, • To host the Fatherhood Support Groups on a Weekly basis.

Martin Henderson, Executive Director of Fatherhood Matters, Inc. offers a weekly Fatherhood Support Group each Wednesday from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Fathers are encouraged to stay the course and to share ideas on how to better bond with their kids and to be great dads. For more information, call Parental Solutions at (210) 446-9463 or Fatherhood Matters at (866)785-8911. The BLU House is located at 3507 W Commerce Street. Visit www.parentalsolutions.org for more information.

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CineFestival 2015 Did you know that CineFestival en San Antonio is the nation’s original and longest-running Latino film festival?

Each Spring, some of the best in contemporary U.S. and International Latino films screen at the Guadalupe Theater in San Antonio. The eight day program boasts world, regional, and U.S. premieres culminating with the Premios Mesquite honoring the festival’s stand-out entries in documentary and narrative filmmaking.

The grassroots history of the festival — formed in the fervent days of the Chicano Movement— gathers in one place a unique mix of filmmakers, audience, activists and artists from New York to LA to Mexico City to the West Side of San Antonio, the city’s historic center for Mexican American culture, art, and social life for over a hundred years.

Youth Programming features work produced by young

people from across the country and locally, and screened to area students.

This year, CineFestival will take place February 21 – February 28. For more information, visit www. guadalupeculturalarts.org/cinefestival-schedule-2015 or www.facebook.com/CineFestival.

Trinity United Methodist School

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Trinity’s 3rd, 4th and 5th graders have consistently scored in the top 5% of all students tested nationwide

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Simple Ways to Show Your Kids Love By Gayla Grace

Your kids know you love them, right? I’m sure they could still use a few extra strokes or simple reminders of how important they are to you. Try some new ways this month to say “I love you.”

Surprise them with a new game on Saturday morning.

Enjoy donuts and hot chocolate while learning to play the game. Be sure to include the whole family.

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Tell them the story of their birth. Show pictures of how they looked as a newborn and talk about who came to visit in the beginning. Make sure they know how excited you were when they entered your life.

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Love them despite their faults. Offer them grace freely and often.

Find a unique quality about your child and praise him for it. Whether it’s a sensitive spirit toward a sibling or a quick-to-forgive gesture toward friends, tell him how it makes him special.

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Indulge in a child-specific treat and enjoy some oneon-one time together. Ask for input and make plans ahead so your child knows it’s a special occasion.

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Compliment your child in front of another adult. Be specific with an example of good behavior as you beam with pride.

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Praise their efforts, not just results. Don’t expect perfection on every chore or straight-A’s on every report card. Let them know you notice when they do their best.

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Let them pick their favorite book and read to them, even when you don’t want to.

Play outside together on a cold day. Make snow angels.

Go sledding one more time.

Accompany them to walk the dog. Ask about their day at school or a budding friendship. Listen more than you talk.

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Allow them to be messy. Play with finger paints and play-doh. Go outside and spray silly string on each

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Display their artwork on your refrigerator or window. Talk about what a great job they did and how you love to look at it every day.

Put a surprise in their lunch. Include a note that says, “I love you.”

Get off social media and completely tune in when they’re talking. Refrain from multi-tasking and focus on their needs.

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Patiently help with homework. Don’t raise your voice when you have to explain it one more time.

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February Field Trip Theme

Ask for their ideas when you plan your next vacation. Look at fun places to visit on the computer and dream together about future trips.

Sit under the stars and talk about the beauty of the cosmos.

Take off your serious hat and make them laugh.

Tell jokes or watch a funny movie together.

Tickle them until they cry.

Offer a no-rules day. Let your kids stay in their pj’s all day and eat and play whatever they want.

Ask your child to sing to you. Join in and finish the song as a duet. Let your child know you love hearing her beautiful voice.

Surprise them with a simple gift through the mail such as a comic book, a glow-in-the-dark pencil, or their favorite player’s card. Include a note of “I love you.”

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Make s’mores around the fire pit or roast marshmallows in the fireplace. Include a cup of hot cocoa or favorite beverage with it.

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Start fun traditions as a family for holidays and birthdays that your child can look forward to each year.

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Get to know their friends and encourage healthy friendships. Take everyone out for a movie night or bowling night once in a while.

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Be their biggest fan. Let them experiment with sporting activities, music lessons, and other extracurricular activities. Cheer them on as they seek to find what fits for them.

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Treat them with respect. Don’t interrupt when they’re talking. Ask for their opinion as often as possible and include them in family discussions and decisions as they get older.

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Hug, kiss, and shower them with physical affection every day. Tell them at least once a day, “I love you.”

Gayla Grace is a freelance journalist who is always looking for new ideas on how to show love to her five children.

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PARTY DIRECTORY

Birthday Fun ZonHeos me Away From

By Christina Katz

One simple strategy will minimize birthday party preparation, clean up, and costs-having your birthday party somewhere else besides your home.

Any birthday party can get expensive, and you might think that having a party away from home would double the cost. But believe it or not, the amount you spend often goes down, not up, when you have the party away from home.

Consider the full package deal offered by a party venue before you consider doing it all yourself. Once you factor in all the food, favors, and serving items you won’t have to buy, you just might save yourself a bundle of time, energy, and headaches by going with the package deal. Get the details on exactly what will be provided in advance, so you don’t duplicate any efforts when filling in the gaps.

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pizzas? Easy. Bring some goody bags? If that’s all you have to do for this party, you are going to love it.

Some of your favorite birthday party memories may end up coming from the party where you did the least work. You send the invites, show up, and watch everyone go home with big smiles on their faces. No smile will be as big as the one you have on your face when you return to your nice, clean home.

Here is a run-down of birthday party venues that often host parties away from home. Before you write off any candidates, be sure to search online and call to double check. Birthday parties are big business, and businesses often add birthday party hosting after opening day, once services are established.

So, go ahead, ask your friends and neighbors for ideas, but remember, nothing beats being the first family on the block to discover a cool new party zone no other family has tried yet.

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PARTY DIRECTORY

Ready, Set, Party!

Locations are listed here from youngest appropriate age to oldest:

For Younger Children: Doll stores

For School-age Children: Dance studios

Pet stores

Tea stores

Building blocks stores

Pony riding barns

Stuffed animal stores

Family fun center

Nature centers

Gymnastics studio

Toddler gyms

Indoor pools

Indoor soccer fields

Zoos

Bouncy house places

Bakeries

Children’s museums

Children’s theaters

Yoga studios

Garden centers

Karate studios

Cooking schools

Aquariums

Pottery studios

Farm or petting zoo

Ice cream parlors

For Tweens And Teens: Bowling alleys Rock climbing places Ice rinks Movie theaters Waterparks Pizza places & video games Music studios Hobby stores Roller skating rinks Karaoke spots Craft stores Shopping malls Basketball courts Nail salons or spas

Christina Katz has thrown birthday parties at the family fun center, the pony barn, the bouncy house place, the bowling alley, and the roller skating rink and has thoroughly enjoyed coming home to a clean home afterwards. Her latest book is The Art of Making Time for Yourself, A Collection of Advice for Moms.

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Amazing Parties offers creative theme related activities for your child’s birthday at your home or location. 20 various themes to choose from: Frozen, Minnie’s Bow-tique, Dinosaurs, Construction, Sponge Bob, Sesame Street, Dora, Under the Sea, Rubber Duck, Strawberry Shortcake and more. Characters and kid-sized tables and chairs can be added to your party. We arrive one hour before the party starts ready to transform the party area into a spectacular setting with our dramatic décor. Then we supervise the kids through our age appropriate, inventive games. At the end of the party we pack up our supplies and leave within the hour. We also have Themed Baby Showers to rent.

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Kinderdance of Alamo City 210-680-5964 www.kinderdancealamocity.com

Yes, we do Birthday Parties!!! Let us come to your location and teach a dance and movement class for children ages 3 – 9 years.

Party Pals SA 210-788-1819 www.partypals.com

Fun characters will visit your party and interact with kids. Find us on Facebook: Party Pals SA.

GIFTS Rainbow Play San Antonio 210-495-6622 Boerne 210-698-0580 New Braunfels 830-626-1971 www.rpsoftexas.com

Perfect gifts for outdoor play! Wooden play sets, trampolines, basketball goals. Visit us on line for the location nearest you.

Let Archery Tag provide you with a dynamic environment for your child’s birthday. For 90 Minutes the kids will participate in a variety of themed archery tag games and activities. The kids will have a fun-filled time! Contact Coach Bobby at 210-269-0725 / coachbobby7755@ gmail.com for availability and pricing.

Balloonamations (210) 734-9860 P.O. Box 33382 San Antonio, TX 78265 www.balloonamations.com

Balloon artists, face painters, clowns for kids parties, family entertainment and corporate events.

Balloon Boss 210-632-3246 www.balloon-boss.com

Invite the amazing balloon twister to your next party. He will entertain and delight your guests. See pictures on website. Available for events and shows as well.

BeBop 210-410-0578 www.bebopsworld.com

BeBop is available for parties, festivals, daycares, corporate events and more. Fun includes, music, dancing, silly magic, stage shows, simple balloons, glitter tattoos and more! See our website for more information!

Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre Company Justin Cornett-Olsson, Puppeteer www.puppetspuppets.com texaspuppets@gmail.com (210)843-0785

Eulenspiegel (OIL-N-SPEEGEL) Puppet Theatre Company has an extensive history of delighting audiences with quality performances, workshops, and educational sessions in the puppetry arts. We offer shows year round and are available for birthday parties, schools, festivals, and many other occasions. Please visit our website or call for more info!

Jump Rope Express 210-269-0725 www.Coach7755@aol.com

Let Jump Rope Express provide you with a dynamic environment for your child’s birthday.

For 90 Minutes the kids will participate in jump rope games, activities, challenges and drills. The kids will have a fun-filled time!

Contact Coach Bobby at 210-269-0725 / coachbobby7755@gmail.com for availability and pricing.

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PLACES Artworks 3 locations Central 210-826-2787 Northwest 210-256-2787 New Location in Leon Springs www.artworksartstudio.com

If your child loves freedom and open-ended art projects, Artworks is the perfect party place. All parties are private with two staff helpers. Have your next party at Artworks where creating is fun and a child can dream, play and Imagine!

Color Clay Studio 210-231-0196 www.colorclaystudio.com

Our party room accommodates 12-14 people for only $30. The price per person varies depending on the ceramics they choose to paint ($8-$15). Bring your own food/drink or choose from one of our packages. We also offer canvas classes for $30/person. Check our web site/Facebook page for our monthly calendar.

Green Tree Tennis Club 681-5261 4721 Callaghan Road www.greentreetennis.com Courtney@greentreetennis.com

GREEN TREE is the PERFECT place for your Child’s Birthday Party! If your child is 12 or under, you may choose from our three hour party packet birthday package or our six hour party packet birthday package. If you are 13 or older, our six hour party packet birthday package is the one for you!

Kids Playland 5430 Timberhill Dr. 520-2273 www.kidsplayland-sa.com

Over 8,000 square feet of fabulous fun!

Call now for details on our party packages.

Specially themed rooms to entertain every kid.

Kinderdance of Alamo City 210-680-5964 www.kinderdancealamocity.com

Yes, we do Birthday Parties!! Let us come to your location and teach a dance and movement class for children ages 3-9 years.

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Magik Children’s Theatre (210) 227-2751 420 S. Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 www.magiktheatre.org

Enjoy a unique and personalized birthday experience that the whole family will enjoy.

Relax and enjoy your child’s special day – leave the set up and clean up to us! We offer several packages to suit your needs. Call for reservations. Our season passes are a great deal for the whole family.

The Hottest Experiences in Town!

Field Trips & Birthday Parties

Planet Party 12403 Nacogdoches San Antonio, TX 78217 535-7096 www.planetpartysa.com

The King of Indoor Parties. The largest Private Indoor birthday party facility in San Antonio, with fun and entertainment for the whole family! We have a 5,000 sq. ft. facility and we provide an all inclusive “Party to Go” environment. That means that everything is included with your party package, no tokens or quarters, all you pay is your reservation fee!

Call to reserve your party today!!

San Antonio Children’s Museum 305 E. Houston St San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 212-4453 ext. 1307 www.sakids.org/birthdays.html

Throwing a birthday party is a piece of cake at the San Antonio Children’s Museum.

Our festively decorated, private rooms can accommodate parties of up to 20 kids, and we can take care of pizza, cake, napkins, forks, drinks, and FUN. Call for information.

San Antonio Fire Museum 801 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 390-7236 www.sanantoniofiremuseum.org

The San Antonio Fire Museum is offering the hottest parties in town! Located downtown at the Old Fire Station # 1. Private parties for up to 30 guests. Great photo opportunities on a real fire truck. Group activities facilitated for the children. Party hostess available to help from set up to clean up. Choose a DoIt-Yourself party package or let us do all the work for you. Gift for the birthday child. Fun, memorable activities for all ages. Call for availability and pricing.

The Little Gym 2 Locations 822-9252 Alamo Heights 545-3770 NE San Antonio www.thelittlegym.com

For birthdays: The Little Gym was named the Best Gym Party by Parents Magazine! Your group will have the whole place to yourself with games, music, gymnastics and fun activities led by our amazing instructors. We will handle everything from setup to cleanup, making it fun and stress-free for you.

The Witte Museum 210-357-1866 3801 Broadway www.wittemuseum.org

Have a one of a kind party experience at the Witte Museum! It’s educational fun and an extraordinary venue for a birthday celebration and one that every child will remember for years to come! Come join us for your next party!

(210) 390-7236

Located downtown at Old Fire Station #1 at 801 E. Houston

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PLANET PARTY

San Antonio's #1 Party Place!

Exclusive Private Indoor Parties

Come on in & have fun!

Book Now!

210.535.7096

Mayor Julian Castro & Family

• We Specialize in Private Parties only!

• You May have up to 80 Guests!

• All Arcades are Free Play!

• We Have fun for all ages from Toddlers to Adults!

• Moonbounces, Arcades, Toddler area and More!

12403 Nacogdoches North SA, TX

www. planetpartysa.com

Over 8,000 square feet of fabulous fun!

• Birthday parties • Free Play • Family Entertainment • Specially themed rooms to entertain every kid • Free Wi-Fi

Now taking reservations!

5430 Timberhill Drive San Antonio, TX 78238

(210) 520-2273 www.kidsplayland-sa.com

BALLOONS WITH A TWIST!

Balloon Artists Face Painters • Clowns • Kids Parties • Corporate Events • Family Entertainment

RENTALS & SUPPLIES Super Jump 210-653-2028 www.Super JumpSA.net

We rent jumpers, water/dry slides,tables chairs, canopies, fans, port-o-potties, dunk tanks, generators, snowcone and cotton candy machines, nacho, popcorn and hot dog machines. Call for our specials!

734-9860

www.balloonamations.com

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PARTY DIRECTORY

Spring at the Witte!

Build It! Saturday, February 28th Noon-4 p.m.

Included with museum admission

Celebrate National Engineering Week and discover how STEM inspires curiosity with hands-on activities for all ages. Participate in live demonstrations and activities with local scientists and engineers.

STEM Saturdays are generously supported by The Boeing Company.

Spring Break Adventure Camp Monday, March 9 – Friday, March 13 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Day-long or week-long programs for children in grades 1-2 and 3-5.

Kids in the Kitchen Let’s get cooking! Whip up your own tasty and healthy recipes, uncover real science in the kitchen, and more!

For more information and reservations call 210.357.1910.

Birthday Parties Like Never Before

From Mini Chefs to Glitzy Crowns, there is something for every child.

Come celebrate and let your child’s imagination soar!

Call 210-357-1866 to book your party today!

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CAMP DIRECTORY

Preparing Happy Campers

By Christa Melnyk Hines

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Summer camp is a time-honored tradition rich with activities, newfound friendships and a lifetime of memories. Explore a few ways to make your child’s camp experience smooth sailing from start to finish.

S’more Than Just Fun According to the RAND Corporation, a non-profit research organization, children who participate in summer programs, like experiential learning activities offered in an organized camp, are less likely to experience a significant summer learning slide.

Camp also enhances a child’s physical and emotional well-being. Activities build social skills, teamwork and independence, which all contribute to stronger self-confidence and leadership abilities.

“I often hear from parents how amazed they are when their children return home after spending time at camp....about how they seem older and more mature,” says Doug Berkel, senior program director of Youth Development Services with the Kansas City YMCA.

Avoid Camp Run Amok First, together with your child, decide what skills you want your child to gain and choose a camp that fits her needs and interests, as well as your family’s values.

Check out safety guidelines in the camp’s parent handbook. Look for overnight camps accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). “ACA standards are the most universal and well-known standards adopted by most camps to ensure a quality and safe program,” Berkel says.

Day and specialty camps should carry a current state childcare license. Additionally, staff should be trained in emergency, communication and safety procedures, behavior management techniques (including handling the common bout of homesickness), and child abuse prevention.

Camp Sunshine Day camps are a practical way to introduce children, ages five to 12, to the camp experience.

Most center on a theme, like sports, science, nature, technology and the arts.

Ann Bowley says that when her stepson, Trevor, was younger, he enjoyed planning out the day camps he wanted to attend each summer.

However, as her son got older he grew more apprehensive about starting over with a new group of kids each week.

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CAMP DIRECTORY that might be in camp with him to help him be more comfortable,” she says.

Camp Ability Specialty camps center around one activity like music, art, sports or science. These camps provide children the space to further explore and develop a skill that interests them.

“Specialty camps tend to run...partial days and could be a nice addition to regular day camps,” Berkel says.

Camp Starlight Overnight camps, typically in an outdoor setting, can last anywhere from a few days to several weeks and are generally offered for children ages 7 and up. If you aren’t sure your child is ready, allow him to spend the night at friends’ houses occasionally. Or, as Berkel suggests, take advantage of a weekend family camping opportunity, usually offered in the fall and spring to familiarize campers and their families with the facilities and staff.

Conquer Camp Blues Preparation and an awareness of what to expect can ease the transition from home to camp. Before your child departs, go over a list of everything she will need.

Pack a physical connection to home like a favorite sleeping bag, stuffed animal or pillow.

Also, mail a card ahead of time to ensure it arrives before the end of camp. Tell your child how you look forward to hearing her camp stories, but avoid saying how much you miss her which can trigger homesickness and worry.

Fourteen-year veteran Boy Scout leader, soccer coach and father of eight, John Whiteside, is a camping pro. Over the years, he and his children have participated in multiple camps, including sports, band and weeklong scout camps.

Initial nervousness isn’t unusual. If your child asks to come home, Whiteside says to consider the situation, but to encourage him to discuss his anxieties with the camp counselor and take it one day at a time. “Tell him ‘Yes, today was hard, but I think it will be better tomorrow’ and usually tomorrow is better,” he says.

While your child may struggle at first, chances are he’ll come home a happy camper with a heightened sense of self-confidence, memorable stories and a passel of new friends to boot.

Source: American Camp Association Freelance writer Christa Melnyk Hines and her husband are the parents of two boys. Christa is the author of Happy, Healthy & Hyperconnected: Raise a Thoughtful Communicator in a Digital World.

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The Clowvazar Academy! Þæt Clowfasar Leorninghú

Year-Round Education!

Science, Anthropology & Fine Arts!

Programs for General Ed., Gifted-And-Talented & Special Ed.!

Elementary | Middle | High School!

Passion in Academics

Learning Differences !

*Our Special Ed. department accepts children with Medium - High Functioning Autism, Asperger, ADD, ADHD, et cetera. !

Apply Online Free www.clowvazar.com ! !

210-690-4800 | www.clowvazar.com | 12746 Cimarron Path #120, 78249

St. Thomas Episcopal School Open House Saturday, February 21 9AM -11AM

Our preschool and elementary faculty, staff and administration will be ready to greet you and answer any questions that you may have about our school.

Our PK2-5th grade classrooms will be open to view.

www.stthomaskids.com

210-494-3509

IGNITE YOUR CHILD’S PASSION

Code apps, design video games, mod with Minecraft, engineer robots, build websites, produce movies, and more

HELD AT 100+ CAMPUSES NATIONWIDE Trinity • St. Edward’s • Rice • University of Houston The Girls’ School of Austin • University of Texas at Austin SMU • University of Texas at Dallas • Stanford and more iD Tech Camps Co-Ed, Ages 7-17

iD Game Design & Development Academy Co-Ed, Pre-College, Ages 13-18

Alexa Café All-Girls, Ages 10-15

iD Programming Academy Co-Ed, Pre-College, Ages 13-18

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CAMP DIRECTORY SPRING CAMPS

Science & Engineering Camp San Antonio Children’s Museum 305 E. Houston St 210-212-4453 www.sakids.org/sbcamp March 9 - 13

Spring Break Sports & Tennis Camps Green Tree Tennis Club Ages 6 – 16 • Call for rates March 9-13, 2015 Choose from either our very popular all day sports camp or our wonderful tennis camps for elementary, middle school, or high school age players. Learn tennis; improve your tennis skills and have lots of fun in any of these camps! Save $$$ with early bird registration! Contact Information: 4721 Callaghan Road, San Antonio, 210-681-5261; www. greentreetennis.com

Kidus Spring Camp Kidus Spanish Immersion Daycare Learning Center 25836 Hwy. 281 N, San Antonio 830-980-1880 www.kiduskids.com All Day Fun! Sports, hands-on craft, visual arts, board games, water games, dancing, music, cooking and more! Field trip for ages 5 – 12.

Multicultural and Bilingual. Trained and qualified caregivers in a safe learning environment. We take care of your child while you do your business. Hours 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Spring Fencing Camp Olympian Fencing Club 210-872-2004 info@OlympianFencingClub.com www.OlympianFencingClub.com Your kids will learn one of the safest and most unique sport Fencing from Olympian and World class experienced coaches. The Olympic sport of fencing provides a great physical and mental workout and is lots of fun to learn to do.

Learning to fence is a challenging mix of physical and tactical training that is equally suited to girls and boys age 6 & up. Our year-round fencing program is provided in a safe environment and we emphasize safety rules at all times. OLYMPIAN FENCING CLUB is the largest fencing club in San Antonio Metropolitan area and we are Nationally and Internationally competitive. Yearround camps, multiple camp discounts & Family discount.

4-6 year olds will explore with Light and Color while 7 - 10 year olds take the Engineering Challenge through an investigative, hands-on approach.

Junior innovators will work through the plan, design and build process to create a futuristic town and tackle real world community challenges. Snacks provided - Campers bring a sack lunch each day.

The Magik Theatre 420 S. Alamo, San Antonio 210-227-2751 Magiktheatre.org March 9 - 13

Engage your body, voice, and mind to explore storytelling, create characters, make new friends, and build confidence at the Magik Theatre this spring break.

Spring Break Camp will run from March 10—March 14 with a final showcase performance on March 15. Register now at magiktheatre.org.”

Witte Museum Spring Break Adventure Camp 210-357-1910 3801 Broadway San Antonio www.WitteMusuem.org March 9-13 Grades 1-2 and 3-5

Day-long or week-long programs for children grades 1 – 2 and grades 3 – 5 Call for information.

Kids in the Kitchen

Let’s get cooking! Whip up your own tasty and healthy recipes, uncover real science in the kitchen, and more!

CAMPING ASSOCIATIONS American Camp Association, Texoma PO BOX 472264, Garland, TX 888-559-CAMP www.acatexoma.org

The American Camp Association is the CAMP resource for families. www.

CAMPparent.org provides you with expert advice about camp and free searchable database or available camps.

Sports Camp June 8-Aug. 21

SPORTS CAMP • WEEKLY M-F 8:00a.m.-5:30p.m.

(includes tennis and swimming)

TENNIS CAMP • WEEKLY M-F 10:00a.m. - 2:00p.m. (includes swimming)

GROUP PARTIES! • Birthday • Team Sports • Perfect for Company Picnics

www.greentreetennis.com

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Spr Bre ing Camak March ps 9-13

Green Tree TENNIS CLUB

4721 Callaghan Rd. (easy access from all parts of town)

681-5261

OVERNIGHT CAMPS

Girls’ Camps

Boys’ Camps

Camp Green Cove for Girls P.O. Box 38, Tuxedo, NC 28784 800-688-5789 greencove@greencove.com www.greencove.com

Camp Mondamin for Boys P.O. Box 8, Tuxedo, NC 28784 800-688-5789 mondamin@mondamin.com www.mondamin.com

Ages 6-17 • May 30August 19 5 day to 5 week sessions $1100- - $6,150 Since 1922. One- to five-week sessions.

Education through wilderness and adventure. Non-competitive, nonregimented activities for goal-setting and self-confidence.

Camp Rio Vista for Boys 175 Rio Vista Road, Ingram, TX, 78025 830-367-5353 www.vistacamps.com

Ages 6-16 June 7 – Aug. 1 $1,500$4,250 A Texas Summer tradition since 1921. Beautiful facilities, funfilled program, exciting activities and dedicated staff provide a memorable learning environment for your son. We emphasize fun, confidence and success!

Camp Stewart for Boys 612 FM 1340 Hunt, TX 78024 830-238-4670 www.campstewart.com

Ages 6-16 • June 5 - Aug. 1 $2,645 - $477 0amp Stewart for Boys is a privately owned, Christian-oriented, non-denominational camp for boys ages six to sixteen. We are located in the heart of the famed Texas Hill Country, near headwaters of the Guadalupe River.

Texas Catholic Boys Camp – Camp Tecaboca Mountain Home, TX 5045 Junction Hwy, Ingram, TX 78025 830-866-3425 office@tecaboca.com www.tecaboca.com

Ages 7-14 • June 7 July 10 $475 $1,000 A boys camp with two 2-week sessions and one 1-week session offering horseback riding, archery, canoeing, swimming and bead craft, with morning prayer and evening campfire stories.

Ages 6-17 • May 30August 19 5 day to 5 week sessions $1100- - $6,150 Since 1945. One- to five-week sessions.

Education through wilderness and adventure. Non-competitive, nonregimented activities for goal setting and self-confidence.

Camp Honey Creek 401 Honey Creek W. 830-238-4630 chc@camphoneycreek.com www.camphoneycreek.com

Ages 6-17 • June 5 - July 4 and July 9 - Aug $2700 - $3800 Girls develop a positive attitude and grow in a caring, safe and wholesome atmosphere.

Camp La Jita Utopia, TX (on the Sabinal River) 210-349-2404 or 800-580-7247 www.girlscouts-swtx.org.

Ages 7-18 Sports, horseback riding, canoeing, dance, crafts, backpacking, swimming, archery, photography, etc.

Non-Girl Scouts welcome. Please visit our website for more information.

Camp Sierra Vista for Girls 175 Rio Vista Road, Ingram, TX, 78025 830-367-5353 sierravista.dir@gmail.com www.vistacamps.com

Ages 6-16 June 7 – Aug. 1 $1100 $4250 Small, private, traditional camp in the Texas Hill Country. A summer tradition of fun, friends, exciting activities, lifelong memories and lifechanging experiences.

Heart of the Hills Camp for Girls 2430 Hwy. 39, Hunt, TX 78024 830-238-4650 info@hohcamp.com www.hohcamp.com

Ages: 6-16 • June 5 – Aug. 1 $2,645$4,770 Liberating all-girls atmosphere, Guadalupe River, air-conditioned. Family style dining. Worldwide enrollment, personable! Fun, instruction-oriented,

• Infant Care • Pre-School Programs • Music & Gymnastics • Private Kindergarten • Karate • Spanish • Ballet • Swimming Located near USAA and the Medical Center.

9433 Fredericksburg Monday - Friday 210-694-4622 6:15 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. www.brightideasdaycare.com FRIEND US @ facebook.com/OurKidsMagazine210

CAMP DIRECTORY doing the right thing; more than 40 activities. Family owned, operated.

iD Tech Camps 1888-709-8324 www.iDTech.com Camps are held at Trinity, St. Edward’s, Rice, University of Houston, and more.

Inspired by hip, tech-savvy instructors, ages 7-17 code apps, design video games, mod with Minecraft, engineer robots, build websites, produce movies, and meet friends with similar interests. Also in Texas: Alexa Café (all-girls, ages 10-15) and 2-week, pre-college Teen Academies for ages 13-18..

Kickapoo Kamp for Girls 304 Upper Turtle Creek Road, Kerrville, TX 78028 830-895-5731 www.kickapookamp.com.

Ages 7-17 • June 8 – Aug. 1

$1,400-$3,400 Kickapoo’s enrollment of 100 girls ages 7 to 17 enables counselors to give individual attention to campers and stress traditional values.

Rocky River Ranch P.O. Box 109, Wimberly, TX 78676 800-863-2267 info@rockyriverranch.com

www.rockyriverranch.com.

Ages 7-14 • June 7 - Aug. 7 , $850 - $1,695 A unique summer camp for girls ages 7 to 14. Sessions include choice of: horseback riding, drama, kayaking, swimming, dance, fishing, arts and crafts, rappelling and more.

Co-ed Camps Camp Balcones Springs 104 Balcones Springs Drive, Marble Falls, TX 78654 830-693-CAMP info@campbalconessprings.com www.campiscool.com Ages 7-17 • June 7– Aug. 8 $1,150 - $3,300 A premier Christian sports and outdoor camp dedicated to building quality relationships through spiritual impact and fun. Features air-conditioned cabins with a 4:1 counselor to camper ration.

ChoCamp Cho-Yeh and Conference Center 2200 S. Washington, Livingston, TX 77351 936-328-3200 www.cho-yeh.org

Ages: 6 – 16 · June 7 - Aug. 115 $860 - $1,575 Camp Cho-Yeh is a co-ed Christian summer camp just north of Houston, Texas serving campers age 6-16. At Camp Cho-Yeh, we firmly believe that a week of summer camp can be one of the most powerful and life-changing experiences in a young person’s life. Our vision is to build relationships and impact lives in a Christ-centered environment.

Established in 1947, ACA accredited.

Camp Lone Star 2016 Camp Lone Star Road, La Grange, TX 78945 877-452-0099 info@lomt.com; www.lomt.com

Ages 5-18 and families • June – August, Week and weekend sessions Camp Lone Star, along the Colorado River, offers a safe, Christian community committed to individual attention and uplifting, fun events for youth and families.

Camp Olympia 723 Olympia Drive, Trinity, TX 75862 800-735-6190 www.campolympia.com Ages 7 – 16 • June 7– Aug. 15 $3265 - $4,295

Established in 1968, Camp Olympia is an overnight summer camp for boys and girls, ages 7-16. Located on Lake Livingston in Trinity, Texas, the camp offers individualized scheduling of over 40 activities, ranging from waterskiing to golf to horseback riding, so campers get to choose the activities that interest them. Children learn responsibility and cooperation at camp while gaining independence and self-esteem.

Deer Creek Christ-Centered Adventure Bandera County, TX (outside Medina on Hwy. 337) 830-589-7123 pambehling@ deercreekcamp.com www.deercreekcamp.com

Ages 7-19 • June 7 – Aug. 1 $925 - $1850 High adventure activities including canoe, kayak, waterslide, zip line, dance, and archery and field games. Deer Creek camp is a nondenominational, Christ-centered adventure camp for boys and girls ages 7 – 19.

His Hill Ranch Camp Overnight & Day Camp PO BOX 9, Comfort, TX 78103 830-995-3388 camp@hishill.org www.hishill.org

Ages 8-18 • Weekly sessions June 22 – August 8 His Hill Ranch Camp is a co-ed Christian non-denominational overnight & day camp offering 1 week sessions through the summer. We offer horseback riding, climbing, riflery, canoeing as well as twice daily chapel sessions.

Mo-Ranch Summer Camp 2229 FM 1340, Hunt, TX 78024 800-460-4401 ext. 250 or 253 summercamp@moranch.com www.summercamp.

MoRanch.org

Ages 8 – 17 • May 31– July 18 $595 - $1,400 Mo Ranch Summer Camp provides campers the opportunity to grow in their faith by experiencing the love of God through relationships grounded in Christian faith, living in a community, and praying and learning in the beautiful Hill Country of Texas.

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The Winston Difference

Advocating for minds that learn differently.®

The Winston School San Antonio provides a personalized, college preparatory education to students with high potential and identified learning differences. A WSSA graduate is confident, well-rounded, and a life-long self advocate.

► GRADES K-12 ► COLLEGE AND CAREER COUNSELING ► LOW STUDENT/TEACHER RATIO ► STUDY SKILLS CURRICULUM ► ATHLETIC PROGRAMS Tuition Assistance Available 8565 Ewing Halsell Drive • San Antonio • TX • 78229 www.winston-sa.org • 210.615.6544 Accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest

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CAMP DIRECTORY Pine Cove Christian Camps Tyler & Columbus, Texas 877-4-Pine-Cove www.pinecove.com Grades 2 – 12 Pine Cove Youth Camps offer non-stop fun, recreation and the opportunity for you to really get to know Jesus.

Sky Ranch 24657 Country Road 448, Van, TX, 78790 903-266-3300 800-962-2267 www.skyranch.org Ages 6 – 18 Located in East Texas, Sky Ranch is a GREAT Christian camp offering activities such as Blob, Waterslides, Ziplines, Jet-skis, paintball and so much more.

Spaces limited, register today!

YMCA Camp Flaming Arrow Hunt, Texas 1-800-765-9622 ymcacampflamingarrow.org. www.campflamingarrow.org Ages 6-16 Call for rates and schedule YMCA Camp Arrow in Hunt, Texas, overnight camp with climbing walls, ropes challenge courses, horseback riding, canoeing, archery, river slide and rope swing, new swimming pool, nature studies, sports activities, campfire fun!

SPECIAL NEEDS Camp Agape Bereavement Camp for Children Burnet, TX 214-674-1205 info@campagapetexas.org www.campagapetexas.org.

Ages 7-12 • Summer only, $50 application fee that is refunded at the end of camp Camp Agape is a non-denominational, Christian-based program that supports children and families who are grieving the loss of a loved one. The trained staff and volunteers are committed to sharing the belief that through Christ there is HOPE, and will provide a safe and nurturing environment for the children to heal from the pain of grief.

Charis Hills Camp Ingram, TX 888-681-2173 info@charishills.org www.charishills.org Ages 7 – 18 · $1,260, weekly sessions Charis Hills is a Christian Summer Camp specifically designed to help kids with learning differences (ADHD, LD, ED and Asperger’s) find success. Our focus is on building self confidence, social skills and independence.

Deer Creek Christ Special Needs Week Camp Bandera County, TX (outside Medina on Hwy. 337) 830-589-7123 pambehling@deercreekcamp.com www.deercreekcamp.com Each camper is assigned a Buddy for this week long adventure for special needs campers. Call for information.

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DAY CAMPS & SUMMER ACTIVITIES Bits, Bytes, & Bots of San Antonio 850-226-1888

Cutting edge innovation in STEM education. We build your child’s technical skills and confidence in a fun and safe environment. Hands on – each student has a computer or robot! Week-long morning and afternoon camps include video game making, robotics with the LEGO EV3 Mindstorm kits and Minecraft Mechanics.

Country Home Learning Center Call 210-687-1002 for nearby location www.countryhomelearningcenter.com

Our exceptional Summer Camp program includes daily field trips to exciting, fun-filled places. Campers enjoy our Waterpark, Adventure Jungle Indoor Playground, Putt-Putt Golf Course, Gym, 1950’s Style Soda Shop, Movie Theater, Computer Lab, Horseback Riding at Country Home Ranch. Creative weekly themes add to our Campers’ cultural enrichment and total enjoyment.

Camp Cloud Choose to Dream 210-836-8200 Info@choose2dream.com Choose2Dream.com

Our three-week theatre camp offers elementary through high school students the opportunity to develop in the musical theater realm. The program will strengthen acting, choreography, and vocal skill sets.

The camp features two concurrent camps for different age groups, both finishing with a final performance on the historical Charline McCombs Empire Theater stage.

Color Clay Studio – Summer Camp 17327 IH 35N, suite 202, Schertz 210-231-0196 www.coloclaystudio.com Ages 6-17

Be ready for some fun this Spring and Summer! We will be offering weeklong classes that will give students the opportunity to experience a variety of FUN-FILLED lessons such as drawing, painting, chalk pastels and clay sculpture just to name a few. Students ages 6 and up are sure to enjoy every minute! Call us at 210-231-0196 to inquire about the Program, dates, and prices.

Green Tree Tennis Club 4721 Callaghan Rd. San Antonio, TX 78228 681-5261, www.greentreetennis.com All Sports Tennis Camp

Weekly sessions running Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. for juniors ages 6–16 yrs. old who love all sports. This camp is instructional and features the club’s popular tennis camp and “Swim America” swim lessons. Other sports include volleyball, basketball, soccer plus movie time, open swim, games and much more! Save $$$ with summer package discounts plus early bird registration!

Eleven sessions are available from June 8 – Aug. 21.

Tennis Camp

Weekly sessions running Monday – Friday 10 am – 2 pm for juniors ages 6-16 yrs.

Wonderful club atmosphere. Basic tennis fundamentals and skills along with stroke

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production are taught. The camp includes 20 hours of tennis plus pool time! Save $$$ with summer package discounts plus early bird registration! Eleven sessions are available from June 8– Aug. 21.

Swim America Swim Lessons

Weekly sessions running Monday-Friday for children ages 3 yrs. and older. Morning and evening times available. We teach America to swim for fun and fitness.

Beautiful pool area plus experienced instructors. Classes are grouped 4-6 children/instructor according to age and skill level. Save $$$ with summer package discounts plus early bird registration! Ten sessions are available from June 8–Aug. 14

His Hill Ranch Camp Day Camp Comfort, TX 830-995-3388 camp@hishill.org www.hishill.org

Ages 6-10 • Day Camp is a great way to introduce kids to camp. It runs Monday through Friday for campers ages 6-10.

Campers participate in the activities and are in co-ed groups of 10-12. We ask parents to provide a sack lunch daily. We will supply beverages. Drop off points are at Veteran’s Park in Boerne and at His Hill.

Comfort, TX

Jump Rope Express 269-0725 Coach7755@aol.com www.ezteamz.com

Jump Rope Express is a Jump Rope Program impacting young people through fitness and fun while developing selfconfidence, sportsmanship, and character and promoting comradery. Each child works at their own pace, with focus on the “fun” factorto achieve success. This program will inspire many young people to embark on a lifetime of fitness and develop friendships that last a lifetime.

Kidus Summer Camp Kidus Spanish Immersion Daycare Learning Center 25836 Hwy. 281 N, San Antonio 830-980-1880 www.kiduskids.com

All Day Fun! Sports, hands-on craft, visual arts, board games, water games, dancing, music, cooking and more! Field trip for ages 5 – 12. Multicultural and Bilingual.

Trained and qualified caregivers in a safe learning environment. We take care of your child while you do your business.

Hours 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m

Love to Swim and Tumble School San Antonio 210-492-2606 Stone Oak 210-702-3444 Schertz 210-566-4096 www.love-to-swim.com

offers awesome programs unlike any other in the city! Kiddos are at the heart of everything we do and they love our childcentered swim lessons, tumble lessons, camp programs and preschool. As parents ourselves, we know how important it is to make development and learning FUN, and that’s what we do every day. Visit www. love-to-swim.com for more information.

Mad Science Camp San Antonio 651-1143 Sanantonio.madscience.org

Mad Science camps are week long and filled with hands-on activities that are fun

and include exciting topics such as rockets, secret agents and more. Mad Science offers eight school aged camps and one preschool camp. Our camps are full day or half day to accommodate summer and family schedules. Several locations - check our website.

Mo-Ranch Day Camp Hunt, TX 800-460-4401 www.moranch.com

June 1 – Aug. 7 $175 - $225 per week Mo-Ranch Outdoor Adventure Day Camp is designed for younger campers, ages 6-11 (must turn 6 by the start of their first session). Our goal is to offer all of the same excitement, variety, friends, fun and adventure of a sleepover camp to children who are not yet ready to stay away from home overnight.

St. Thomas Summer Sensations – Summer Pride & Tiger Connections www.stthomaskids.com 210-494-3509

Summer Pride – Coed for ages 3 to completed Kindergarten. June 15-July 31.

Program set in weekly units. The choice is yours. Arts & crafts, cooking, science, stories, imagination… Half or full day with optional extended care before and after camp.

Tiger Connections

Coed for ages 3 through fifth grade.

June 15-July 31. Students engage in fun, educational, and creative activities in our summer day camp experience. We offer enrichment classes, academics, sports, and adventure camps taught by instructors from St. Thomas, neighboring districts, and experts in specific fields.

Summer Art Studios Southwest School of Art 300 Augusta, San Antonio, TX 210-224-184 www.swschool.org Co-ed Ages 5 – 18

Considered one of South Texas’ best run and most meaningful summer arts programs, the SSA’s Summer Art Studios formerly (Summer Art Camp) offers 1-and2 week long classes in a beautiful, positive, nurturing and fun learning environment.

Both morning and afternoon classes are available.

Summer At The Academy San Antonio Academy 117 E. French Place San Antonio, TX 78212 210-733-7331 EXT. 237 www.sa-academy.org Art, Photography, Fashion Design, Sewing, Papier-Mâché, Architecture, Jewelry Design Coed for ages 4 and up.

June 8– July 31 Pastels, acrylic, drawing & painting, clay, cartooning, glass, sewing, photography, fashion design, crafts, room makeover, papier-mâché, jewelry design and more.

For the artistic among you, a selection of classes that will help you express your creative spirit!

Medieval Battles, King Arthur’s Court, Star Wars, Roman Military Rulers, Heroscape Coed for ages 6 and up. June 8– July 31 A collection of classes that captures the sweep of courtly days, as well as the fun warrior games and space battles …

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or become a general and lead units of thundering knights into battle!

Etiquette, Baking & Cooking, Pasta, Traveling Chef, Cookies, Boss of Cakes, Ice Cream Shoppe, Special Breads Coed for ages 4 and up. June 8– July 31 These classes focus on skills and activities that center on displaying knowledge of proper etiquette, and creating culinary delights … great recipes and treats go home!

Animation, Game Programming, Minecraft, Apple iPad FOR AGES: 7&Up DATES: June 9-Aug 1 These classes explore a wide variety of technological skills and games. From Animation with Macromedia Flash to Google SketchUp to Prezi to Scratch to Minecraft to Apple iPads. Learn to be proficient in using your computer & tablets, while having fun!

Cards, Chess, Pokemon, Math, & Table Games Coed for ages 6 and up. June 8 - July 31 Become a champion of board and tables games by taking any, or all, of these classes. Entertain family & friends with “secret” card tricks and “thoughtful” moves. You’ll be the center of attention after these classes!

Theatre; Public Speaking; Writing; Improv; Courtroom Drama; Pantomine; Lights, Camera, Action Coed for ages 5 and up. June 8 - July 31 This series of classes will provide you with a wide variety of life skills in such areas as dynamic public speaking, writing, and experiencing “behind-scene” and “onstage” action and courtroom sitations.

Legos, Rockets, Robotics, Manipulatives, Architecture, Minecraft Coed for ages 4 and up. June 8 - July 31 Come explore your “building” imagination!

Math Camps Coed for ages 4 and up. June 8 - July 31

Whether you want to learn basic math skills or plunge into the world of algebra, geometry, SAT Prep Math and “probabilities,” our math camps will teach, reinforce and prepare you for moving ahead to the next level of math!

1742 N. Loop 1604 E. Suite 121

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New Braunfels 1551 N. Walnut Ave. Suite 1

Fishing, bugs, snakes, spiders and salamanders … calling all animal lovers.

Come spend a week learning about a variety of pets!

Reading & Comprehension, Phonics, Study/Testing Skills, Writing, Public Speaking, STARR Reading Prep, SAT PrepMath Coed for ages 4 and up.

June 8 - July 31

These classes focus on skills and activities that will boost your confidence and strengthen your reading, writing, testing, and public presentation skills.

The Clowvazar Academy (210) 690-4800 12746 Cimarron Path, #120San Antonio TX 78249 www.clowvazar.com

This summer, we will be hosting Summer School for both Gifted and Talented, General Ed. and Special Ed. students with courses in Fine Arts, Archæology, Computer Science, Architecture, and Academic Support. Some programs are ages 5+, other programs ages 10+. Grades K-9th; (K-12 for some Special Ed. departments).

The Little Gym Call for ages and rates NorthEast – 210-545-3770, www.thelittlegym.com Alamo Heights – 210-822-9252, www.tlgalamoheightstx.com

The Little Gym camps combine physical activity and gymnastics skills with games and special events. Each week offers an interactive learning theme and each day brings a different, creative lesson plan.

Plus, flexible scheduling options allow you to sign up for several weeks, a single week or even just a day at a time.

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Sensory learning, neuromuscular activities, and spatial awareness, otherwise referred to as,

The Montessori School of San Antonio 17722 Rogers Ranch Pkwy.

492-3553 www.montessoriSA.org

Our camp will ignite the child’s imagination, excite their creativity and fuel their enthusiasm to learn. Camp presented by: Young Rembrandts of San Antonio and Camp Einstein. Camp will also include a daily sports program.

These classes explore a wide variety of science fields. During each camp there will be experiments, observations, videos and other learning tools introduced.

Experience learning in a fun environment while improving your academic performance.

DAY CAMP / SPECIAL NEEDS

If you are a sports and exercise fanatic (or just love fun and games), come join us for classes in karate, , soccer, football, basketball, bowling, dodgeball, Ultimate Frisbee, Zumba, racquet sports and fencing.

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Animal Lovers Coed for ages 4 and up. June 8 - July 31

Inventions, Rockets, Robotics, Chemistry & Physics, forensics, Singing Science, Magnets, Space Coed for ages 4 and up. June 8 - July 31

Sports Camps, Zumba Coed for ages 4 and up. June 8 - July 31

ADHD? Learning disability?

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CAMP DIRECTORY Address the cause.

The Clowvazar Academy (210) 690-4800 12746 Cimarron Path, #120San Antonio TX 78249 San Antonio TX 78249 www.clowvazar.com

This summer, we will be hosting Summer School for both Gifted and Talented, General Ed. and Special Ed. students with courses in Fine Arts, Archæology, Computer Science, Architecture, and Academic Support. Some programs are ages 5+, other programs ages 10+. Grades K-9th; (K-12 for some Special Ed. department).

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The Little Gym helps children reach their greatest potential.

From 4 months through 12 years, classes promote development and build confidence during each stage of childhood.

Now enrolling! Call today to try a class!

Alamo Heights 822-9252 NE San Antonio 545-3770 www.thelittlegym.com

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Must-Dos When Baby Proofing Your House Before a child is six months old and already becoming mobile, parents of toddlers need to think very seriously about protecting their children as they explore the world around them.

The best approach to childproofing is to think in terms of multiple barriers.

The first barrier between a child and any danger is generally you, the parent, always watching out of the corner of your eye.

But that doesn’t always work- particularly with the distractions of ordinary life like phones, computers, and other children.

Unfortunately, we cannot avoid such distractions, but we can create additional barriers. For example, a second barrier is to keep the door to a dangerous room closed at all times, and maybe locked.

But sometimes that gate might be left open. So, yet a third barrier is to keep the dangerous stuff high up in a cabinet. But sometimes an older child will be visiting and might climb up there and offer that forbidden substance to your child. So, a fourth barrier is to keep it locked.

Most protective measures you will be able to figure out for yourselves with a trip to the childproofing section of BabysRUs, Target, or most children’s stores. Here are a few tips to get you thinking: ■■Get down on your hands and knees

and crawl through your home to get a child’s-eye-view of what is easy to access.

■■Use the “toilet paper roll rule”- if it fits through the tube, it can

be choked on.

■■Put all dangerous items (medicines, cleaning agents, knives,

small choking hazards) up high- and preferably in a locked cabinet.

■■Beware of where you put down what you are drinking. Coffee

cups belong far out of reach of toddlers and pots on the stove should have their handles turned inward. If you have a party, don’t leave your drinks around afterward.

■■DO NOT USE WALKERS-they allow children to access

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dangerous areas such as stairs.

■■Sharp objects, especially

little ones such as toothpicks, are dangerous. Keep them picked up and well hidden, preferably locked and at a height inaccessible to toddlers.

■■Electrical outlet covers are essential. Use the kind that require

you to insert a plug in partway, then turn to access the holes of the outlet. Some standard plastic “pop-in” plug protectors can be easily removed by an adept toddler so be sure to check that it is not easily defeated.

■■Keep electrical appliances such as blow dryers and toasters

unplugged when not in use.

■■Never leave a child unattended in a bath,

even for a minute.

■■All children should learn to swim safely as

early as possible. The more barriers between a pool and your child the better until they are competent swimmers- think safety covers, pool alarms, and multiple fences at least 5 feet high.

■■ Turn down your water heater, if you can,

to a maximum temperature of 120 to 130 degrees. At these temperatures accidental water burns will be much less severe.

■■ All stairs need two sets of gates- one at the top and one at the

bottom. Gates at the top of stairs must be bolted to the wall, and have vertical slats so that a child cannot easily climb over.

■■Cut window-blind cords, or use safety tassels and inner cord

stops so children can’t get entangled.

■■Lock stove knobs- keep kids from igniting stove burners by

using protective appliance knob covers.

■■Hide all cords (electrical, computer, phone).

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■■Don’t use bumpers in the crib, nor have blankets or

toys in there. Once a child can sit up, lower the mattress down to the lowest level. Once a child can climb out of the crib, take the side off to create a toddler bed, or put a mattress on the floor. Put a gate in the doorway to prevent wandering toddlers at night.

■■Secure furniture that can topple (bookcases, chest of

drawers, televisions) to the wall.

■■ Avoid “choking foods” for

infants and toddlers, and never let your child wander while eating. Worst offenders: hot dogs, whole grapes, popcorn, dried fruits such as raisins, and small candies.

■■Help older children store small

items and toys in labeled bins that are put out of reach of toddler siblings- if they have their own room, allow them to gate it off from their younger sibs.

■■ Put stickers with the poison control number on all

phones: 1-800-222-1222. If you fear your child has ingested a poison, or taken too much of a medication, call poison control rather than the pediatrician- PC is much better equipped to calculate whether there is a need to seek medical help. Never give a child Ipecac or any other liquid after a possible poison ingestion without calling poison control first. If your child appears to be in distress (difficulty breathing, choking, trouble swallowing, drooling) FIRST CALL 911, then poison control.

At Sunshine Cottage, children with hearing loss and normal hearing grow and learn together in a nurturing and fun environment.

All students experience the finest education available in South Texas with a low student-to-teacher ratio (6:1) and a hands-on approach to learning, encompassing all State standards.

■■LEARN CPR.

With all these necessary precautions, we parents still have to strike a balance and leave our children room to wander and investigate. One of the best places to do this is in a controlled area. Try to make one central room a safe place to explore, and a location where you can safely deposit your child should you need to run to the bathroom, or answer a call.

Fill your bottom kitchen cabinets with pots, pans, Tupperware and other items that your child can discover and play with. Let your child have adequate “floortime” to explore in a safe environment.

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Sunshine Cottage is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit educational organization. We accept students regardless of sex, race, affiliation, disability, or national origin.

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FEBRUARY

Feb. 14 Mardi Gras River Parade and Festival: A procession of decorated river barges transforms the River Walk into a floating version of Bourbon Street. Krewes of costumed revelers and live entertainment help crowds celebrate Mardi Gras San Antonio Style. Live music on Arneson Stage and a Festival of food, arts & crafts, activities and more at La Villita. Parade begins at 3 p.m. and will make 2 laps around the horseshoe bend of the River Walk, pass into the Rivercenter Mall lagoon and out, and proceed through the Arneson River Theatre. This event will go on rain or shine. Free. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Arneson River Theatre at La Villita. 210227-4262. www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

Feb. 27 Peking Acrobats: Ancient acrobatic traditions meet 21st century stagecraft with this elite group of gymnasts, jugglers, cyclists and tumblers from China. These daring demonstrations of strength, balance and agility have hypnotized audiences around the globe. Performers defy gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility and control. They are experts at treacherous wire-walking, trick-cycling, precision tumbling, somersaulting and gymnastics. Each movement or action takes many years to practice and perfect. $29-$110. 7:30 p.m. The Tobin Center, 100 Auditorium Circle. 210-226-2891. www. artssa.org/peking_acrobats/

What’s Inside 30 Ongoing Exhibits 32 Family Theater 34 Free Fun in SA

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Mardi Gras 5K and Tot Dash!: Face painting for the kiddos (and adults), awards for best dressed male, female and child, with fruit and beverages provided after the race.

Vendors will also have food available for purchase. 5K Run/Walk - Preregistration $30/ Race Day $35. 50 yard Tot Dash - Preregistration $10/ Race Day $15. 8 a.m. HEROES Stadium, 4799 Thousand Oaks Dr. www.runrocknroll-register. competitor.com/search/event. aspx?id=30269 Zootennial Celebration Series: Wild Beginnings and Zoo Explorers offer an educational program series encouraging child and caregiver interactions for children ages 2-5 with stories, songs and animal close-ups. This month’s theme is “100 Ways To Be A Nature Helper.” Wild Beginnings program for ages 2-3 is from 9 to 10 a.m. and Zoo Explorers for ages 4-5 is from 11 a.m. to noon. $25 for members/$35 for nonmembers. Register online. San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. St. Mary’s St. 210-734-7184. www.sazoo.org First Sundays for Families: Share the first Sunday of each month with the family and discover the rich cultural history of tea from around the world. Design a blue and white tea set, sculpt a Chinese ewer or Japanese tea cup, and create a recycled project using tea bags. A special Japanese tea ceremony will be held in the Museum auditorium. Noon to 4 p.m. Free for children ages 12 years and younger. San Antonio Museum of Art, Great Hall, 200 W. Jones Ave. 210-9788100. www.samuseum.org

2 Monday

Helotes Ballet Folklorico Classes: Ballet/folklorico dance instruction for area children at 5:30 pm on the first and third Monday of each month. Children and parents should report to the HPD Building, where they will be escorted to the training room for classes. Free. Helotes Police Dept., 12951 Bandera

Road. 210-416-1498. www. helotes-tx.gov

4 Wednesday

Tiny Tots Classes: Oneday class on “After A While Crocodile” provides an opportunity for 2-5 year olds and their caregivers to experience animals at the zoo through stories, crafts and animal presentations. 10 to 11 a.m. $7 for members and $17 for nonmembers. San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. St. Mary’s St. 210-734-7184. www.sazoo SAMA Playdates: Toddlers can enjoy stories, gallery activities, hands-on art, movement and music during this event designed to cultivate, nurture and inspire creativity while developing an appreciation of art and world cultures.

Participants should meet at the front desk. 10 to 11 a.m.

Free with museum admission. San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave. 210978-8183. www.samuseum. org Astronomy in the Park: Join astronomers and other stargazers to observe the sky through large telescopes in an informational program with the San Antonio Astronomical Association.

Sundown to 10 p.m. every Wednesday. Free. Lower Bee Tree soccer field parking lot at McAllister Park, 13102 Jones Maltsberger Road. 210710-4786. www.sanantonioastronomy.org Weed Wednesdays – Volunteer at PHP: Hardberger Park’s diversity of flora and fauna is being threatened by exotic invasive weeds and volunteers are needed to combat these weeds each Wednesday from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. E-mail wendy.leonard@sanantonio. gov or call 210-207-3292 for directions to week’s location.

Phil Hardberger Park, 13203 Blanco Road (East Side).

210-207-3106. www.philhardbergerpark.org

6 Friday

Tots Nature Playdate at the Zoo: Bring your energetic and inquisitive young explorers to the SA Zoo for fun nature

Our Kids e ee Eat at Fre

Looking for a great place to eat that is fun for the entire family? below is a list of restaurants that offer Kids Eat Free.

Rome’s Pizza

EVERYDAY Acadiana Cafe

Kids eat free with every adult entree purchased 1289 S.W. Loop 410 www.acadianacafe.com

Kids eat free 4pm - 8pm with every adult entree purchase 3 Locations - see website www.romespizza.com

WEDNESDAY Luby’s

MONDAY Buffalo Wings & Rings Kids eat free with every adult entree purchase 203 North Loop 1604 www.buffalowingsandrings.com

Babes Old Fashion Burgers Mon - Thurs from 4pm - 7pm kids 9 and under eat free with every adult entree purchase 3 Locations - see website www.babeshamburgers.com

Earl Abel’s Mon - Thurs from 5pm - 8pm kids eat free with every adult entree purchase 1201 Austin Hwy #175 www.earlabelssa.com

TUESDAY

Hurricane Grill & Wings

Kids eat free with every adult entree purchase.

2611 SE Military Dr #108 www.hurricanewings.com

The Black-eyed Pea Kids eat free after 5pm with every adult entree purchase 7959 Fredericksburg Rd., #103 www.theblackeyedpea.com

Marie Callender’s Kids eat free with every adult entree purchase 4788 NW Interstate 410 Loop www.mariecallenders.com

Kids eat free after 4 pm with every adult entree purchase* All Locations *Excludes 5307 Walzem Road, San Antonio 78218 www.lubys.com

Romes Pizza

Kids eat free 4pm - 8pm with every adult entree purchase

THURSDAY The Black-eyed Pea

Kids eat free with every adult entree purchase.

SATURDAY Luby’s

Kids eat free 11-close with adult purchase* All Locations *Excludes 5307 Walzem Road, San Antonio 78218 www.lubys.com

Del Fuego’s Chargril

Kids eat free with every adult entree purchase.

2318 North Loop 1604 www.delfuegostx.com

Marie Callender’s Kids eat free with every adult entree purchase

SUNDAY ztejas

Kids eat free with every adult entree purchase 15900 La Cantera Pkwy #25100 www.ztejas.com

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Central Library will host bi-monthly Spanish language story time Last month, the Central Library began hosting a bi-monthly Bilingual Story Time for children and families at 6 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month.

During story time, children and their families will enjoy stories and activities in both English and Spanish that help to develop early literacy skills. Story time takes place on the 3rd floor of the Central Library, located at 600 Soledad St. One hour of free parking is available with validation. For more information and a complete schedule, visit mysapl.org or call 210-207-2500.

Cibolo Nature Center Introduces Little Explorers Program

A new program for preschool age kids is being offered weekly at Cibolo Nature Center. Little Explorers is designed for preschoolers and their caregivers and will meet each Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. The Little Explorers will use their 5 senses to discover nature in this fun and adventurous program. They will listen to stories, sing songs, play games, explore the outdoors, and make crafts to take home. On the 3rd Tuesday of each month special guest Mother Nature will come by for Story Time! $5 suggested donation per family. For more information, go to www.cibolo.org

Naturalization Ceremony in February at ITC

On Thursday, Feb. 19 from 2 to 4 p.m., the Institute of Texan Cultures becomes a federal courthouse as petitioners take the oath of citizenship. At various times of the year, the Institute partners with the United States government, becoming a federal courthouse and serving as a welcome setting as petitioners become American citizens surrounded by the stories of the many cultures that came to Texas and America in search of opportunity. This is a good opportunity for kids to see civics in action. For more information, go to www.texancultures.com/ events/naturalization/feb2015/.

play-time digging, collecting, questioning, climbing, squawking, pretend playing and looking for nature critters. Each session includes a visit from a fun animal ambassador. Ages 2-3 yrs. Cost per person is $7/ members; $15/nonmembers. 10 to 10:45 am. San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. St. Mary’s St. 210-734-7184. www.sazoo.org Home School Programs: This session’s focus is “Owl Prowl” and is geared to home-schooled children grades K-4 (Ages 6 and up) and no strollers will be allowed for this evening session. Cost is $15/member adult & child; $25/nonmember adult & child, $10 per extra participant. 6:30 p.m.

San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. St. Mary’s St. 210-734-7184. www.sazoo.org Miss Anastasia’s Twiglet Storytime: Miss Anastasia combines story time and a delightful craft each Friday. Free. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Twig Book Shop in the Can Plant Building, 306 Pearl Parkway Ste. 106. 210-826-6411. www.thetwig. indiebound.com Art Stroll at the McNay: Take your baby in a stroller or carrier to enjoy a themed tour of the museum collection and a related sensory playtime for little ones 18 months and younger. Diapers, blankies and yoga pants are welcome. Free for members and $10 for nonmembers. Meet at 10:15 a.m. in the lobby. 10:30 to11:30 a.m. Register online or call 210-805-1768. McNay Art Museum, 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave. 210805-1768. www.mcnayart.ticketleap.com

7 Saturday

Register now for Spring Session at Carver

Register now to take part in the Carver School for Visual and Performing Arts’ (CSVPA) Community Arts Classes Spring Session. The session runs March 21 through May 16 and provides community-based programming allowing children and adults an opportunity to work with a variety of media – art, ceramics, dance, African drumming and more. Classes provide exposure to cultural traditions and legacies and expand opportunities students have to enhance their artistic talents. Each session is eight (8) weeks long and meets every Saturday of the semester and costs $50. For more information, go to www.thecarver.org or call 210-207-7211.

Affordable Care Act Assistance Continues At Through This Month At SAPL Locations

Now through the end of February 2015, the San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) is offering Affordable Care Act assistance through ACA Health Insurance Marketplace Certified Navigators. This service is provided free on a first come, first served basis. Finding and enrolling in a plan may take anywhere from 1 to 2 hours and navigators are available to assist patrons in finding and enrolling in the best insurance plan for their needs. For more information about ACA enrollment assistance, and for a complete schedule through February 2015, visit mysapl.org or call 210-207-2500.

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Free Heart Screening for Teens: As part of their ongoing effort to prevent sudden cardiac death, AugustHeart is offering free heart screenings for high school students ages 14-18 in San Antonio and surrounding counties. Sign up online. Free. 9 a.m. to noon. TriPoint Event Center, 3233 North St. Mary’s St. 210-841-9207. www.

AugustHeart.org Growing Green with New Earth and Ladybug: Mark Manning of New Earth Soils & Compost presents information about cost effective composting. He also explains bio solids, organic disposal and the role of ladybugs in the garden. This program is recommended for adults and families with older children. Registration is suggested at Susan.Campbell@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-3280. Suggested donation of $3 per person or $5 per family. 9 to 11 a.m. Phil Hardberger Park, 8400 NW Military Hwy (West Side). 210-207-3280. www.philhardbergerpark.org MarketPlace at Old Town Helotes: Music, food and a good time are served up at this event as local craftsmen offer treasures from across South Texas on the first Saturday of the month. Jewelry, arts

and crafts, fresh produce and one-of-akind pieces are on display. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 210-695-5964. www.helotes-tx.gov/ marketplace SAMA Tours for the Visually Impaired: Docent-led tours for the blind and visually impaired include descriptive language, touch, sound and smell to enhance the visitor’s experience with art. Guide dogs, sighted companions and others are welcome on the tours, as are wheelchairs and other walking aids. Free. 10 to 11 a.m. Call for reservations. San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave. 210978-8183. www.samuseum.org

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Buffalo Soldier Day 2015: .In observance of African-American History Month, the Institute presents a recreation of 1870s Texas and the Buffalo Soldiers. Discover how African-American soldiers shaped the Texas Frontier. Witness life in the 1870s and see how forts became diverse communities following the Civil War. Engage in fun family presentations, hands-on activities and more. Free. Noon to 5 p.m. Institute of Texan Cultures, 801 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. 210-458-2300. www.texancultures.com Zootennial Celebration Series: see Feb. 1

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Little Zootennial Buddies: Take your smallest animal lover for a zoo class to meet an animal friend, sing animal songs, read books about animals and make new friends. Attending all six classes is strongly recommended. Program for ages 6-15 months. 10 to 10:45 a.m. Cost per person is $7 for members and $15 for nonmembers. San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. St. Mary’s St. 210-734-7184. www.sazoo. org Little Sprout Mondays: Program for ages 3-4 includes storytelling, kids’ crafts and hands-on explorations at the child’s pace. Early registration encouraged. $7 fee includes one adult and one child. 10 to 11:30 a.m. San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place.

210-207-3278. www.sabot.org/education/ childrens-education/little-sprouts

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Ethnobotany: Students will explore plants and their cultural uses. Hands-on activities include making oak gall ink and making art from cochineal scale beetles on prickly pear cactuses. This class is part of the Elementary Winter Discovery Series for 7- to 10-yearolds. Registration is required at Susan.

Campbell@sanantonio.gov or 210-2073280. Suggested donation of $3 per person or $5 per family. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Phil Hardberger Park, 13203 Blanco Rd (East Side). 210-207-3280. www.philhardbergerpark.org Art Fit at SAMA: Runners of all levels can come to the museum on the second Tuesday of each month for a leisurely run or walk and a tour of the museum.

Enjoy a 5-10 minute talk on fitness, a yoga stretch and a run or walk with professional coaches and runners from Run Wild Sports. Free: runners also get free admission to the museum. 6 to 7 p.m. San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave. 210-978-8100. www.samuseum.org

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2015 Fiesta Especial Royal Court Coronation: Sixteen individuals who raised over $52,000 for local programs and services benefiting individuals with disabilities will be recognized at this ceremony. These individuals will spend time from now through Fiesta 2015 representing the successes and abilities of people who are challenged by a disability and creating visibility for the leadership and contributions individuals with disabilities make in the community. $5. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Texas A&M University San Antonio, Auditorium, One University Way. 210656-6674. www.FiestaEspecial.com/royalcourt-coronation.html Home School Programs: This session’s focus is “Vet Careers” and is geared to home-schooled children grades K-4 (Ages 6 and up). Students will be separated by age (6-8 and 9-11). Cost is $15/member adult & child; $25/nonmember adult & child, $10 per extra participant. Two sessions, one from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and another from 1 to 2:30 p.m., will be offered. San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. St. Mary’s St. 210-734-7184. www.sazoo.org SAMA Playdates: see Feb. 4 Astronomy in the Park: see Feb. 4 Weed Wednesdays – Volunteer at PHP: see Feb. 4

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Stock Show & Rodeo: Over 2 and a half weeks of high-flying PRCA Rodeo action, live musical entertainment, familyfriendly carnival, shopping at over 650 booths, livestock and horse shows and sales, fair food galore, a Texas Wildlife Area and so much more. Grounds admission $7; Rodeo tickets start at $12. Hours and performers vary by date. Freeman Coliseum Grounds, AT&T Center, 3201 E. Houston St. 210-225-5851. www.sarodeo.com

AugustHeart will be offering free heart screenings for area teenagers on Sat., Feb 7 at the Tripoint Event Center from 9 a.m., to noon.

Ethnobotany: Students learn about the origins, edible values and medicinal values of native plants, including some used

by Native Americans to survive. Flint knapping is demonstrated and practiced.

Students make their own arrowhead necklaces. Registration is requested at Susan.Campbell@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-3280. Suggested donation of $3 per person or $5 per family. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Phil Hardberger Park, 13203 Blanco Rd (East Side). 210-207-3280. www.philhardbergerpark.org Home School Programs: This session’s focus is “Vet Careers” and is geared to home-schooled children grades K-4 (Ages 6 and up). Students will be separated by age (6-8 and 9-11). Cost is $15/member adult & child; $25/nonmember adult & child, $10 per extra participant. Two sessions, one from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and another from 1 to 2:30 p.m., will be offered. San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. St. Mary’s St. 210-734-7184. www.sazoo.org Art Crawl: Moms, dads and caregivers can put their babies in slings and take a walk through the museum galleries for a guided tour. Talks are geared toward adults while the art selections are chosen February 2015 | OurKidsMagazine.com

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Ongoing Exhibits

Institute of Texan Cultures

Texas, Our Texas is a Student Produced Exhibit. The students of Monarch Academy at Morgan’s Wonderland tell their story of Texas in this art exhibit featuring the symbols of Texas. See their unique representations of official state “Sikhs: Legacy of the Punjab” will be on exhibit at the Institute of symbols, familiar mottos and their favorite aspects of Texan Texan Cultures beginning Feb 21. culture. Monarch Academy is a private school serving students age 11 to 24 with mild to moderate cognitive disabilities sites of the Sikh religion. Exhibit runs Feb. 21 through Oct. 18. and providing quality instruction focused on the individual.

Student Produced Exhibits feature the work of K-12 students Admission: $8 for adults (12-64); $7 for seniors (65+); $6 for from across the state. With the supervision of the Education children (3-11); free with membership, UTSA or Alamo Colleges and Interpretation Department, classroom teachers, and other identification. Regular hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday experts, students are challenged to examine what defines through Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Institute of Texan Texan culture today and provided a platform to share their Cultures, UTSA HemisFair Park Campus, 801 E. César E. Chávez stories and perspectives. Exhibit runs Feb. 21 through May 30.

Blvd. 210-458-2300. www.TexanCultures.com Patriots & Peacemakers, a traveling exhibit from the Arab American National Museum, details how Arab Americans – Christian, Muslim and those of other faiths – have served the The Witte United States through the Armed Forces, Diplomatic Corps H-E-B Body Adventure at the Witte is under way and visitors and Peace Corps. The exhibit tells stories of heroism and selfto the Witte can explore a state-of-the-art interactive advensacrifice that affirm the important role Arab Americans have ture focused on getting the body up and moving and inspirplayed in our country throughout its history from the American ing a balanced life. Four floors of fun activities will feature Revolution to the present. More than 170 stories of Arab themes relating to Health IQ, Empowerment and Wellness Americans are presented. Exhibit runs Jan. 24 through June 14. including: South Texas Trailblaze, Pick Up Your Pace, You Are What You Drink, Demonstration Kitchen, Toddler Discovery Sikhs: Legacy of the Punjab is a unique, traveling exhibit Garden, Eat the Rainbow and Bare Bones. Each themed area developed by the Smithsonian Institution and sponsored by features hands-on activities that are both fun and educational. the Sikh Heritage Foundation. Sikhs, a unique culture and Additionally, there are interactive cart demonstrations and religion, originate in the Punjab region of India, straddling the student workshops that explore wellness, empowerment, India-Pakistan border. Male Sikhs are easily recognized by their anatomy and physiology. Exhibit runs through May 31. turbans and untrimmed beards. The community and its leaders have been working with the museum to continue educating about their culture, which has experienced discrimination and suspicion in a post-9/11 society. In San Antonio, the Sikh community has grown to nearly 300 families. The exhibit features a collection of traditional Sikh art, information on the culture’s history and beliefs, artifacts such as ceremonial weapons and armor, and a model of the Golden Temple, one of the sacred

to engage the adults and infants 0-18 months. Free with museum admission.

10 to 10:45 a.m. San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave. 210-978-8100. www.samuseum.org Home School Programs: see Feb. 11

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Admission: $10 for adults (12-64); $9 for seniors (65+) and active duty military; $7 for children (4-11); and free for children ages 3 and younger and to all museum members.

Regular hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and noon-5 p.m.

Sunday. Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway. 210-357-1900. www. wittemuseum.org

instruments, including the djembé drum, djun djun and that the style of instruments, along with materials used, are dependent on the local environment.

Within African culture, as in many other cultures, rhythm and music are a large part of daily life. Songs and dances complement living—from the mundane to the major. Ancient, traditional stories are characterized via live drumming and dance to recognize and celebrate occasions and milestones, including: courtship and marriage, children’s rites of passage, childbirth, nature, planting and harvesting crops, hunting, and

the sheer joy of creative movement.

Free. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jo Long Theatre, Carver Cultural Community Center, 226 N. Hackberry. 210-207-7211. www. thecarver.org Mardi Gras Arts & Crafts Show: Vendors display and sell unique, handmade merchandise including jewelry, pottery, fine art and other items. Free. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. River Walk Extension at East Commerce and South Alamo near the Chamber of Commerce. 210-227-4262. www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com/ events/mardi-gras-arts-crafts-show1 Stock Show & Rodeo: see Feb. 12

Miss Anastasia’s Twiglet Storytime: see Feb. 6 Art Stroll at the McNay: see Feb. 6

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Mardi Gras River Parade and Festival: see Feb. 26 4th Annual Be My Valentine 5k Run/Walk: The 5K will start and finish at VFW Post 76 and the course will be on the beautiful and latest expansion of the San Antonio River Walk. Limited to 500 runners. There will be a Best Cupid Costume Contest with cash prizes, music and more.

Registration fee is $40 for Adults/ $20 for Kids 13 and under/ $25 for Seniors 60 and over. VFW Post 76, 10 10th St. www.huaracheturbo.com/ event_valentine_run.php Kids Club - Photo Scavenger Hunt: Bring a camera and your imagination and explore the ecosystems of the Nature Center while taking pictures of what you find. $5 per family. 10 to 11 a.m. No drop-offs allowed. Meet at the CNC Visitor Center since the farm will be closed during January and February. Cibolo Nature Center Visitor Center, 140 City Park Road, Boerne. 830-2494616. www.nature@cibolo.org

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Boerne Chocolate Walk: Join the local community for this sweet walk through Boerne’s Downtown district and see firsthand the unique stores, galleries and restaurants and enjoy various chocolates and treats handed out along the way. The Shabby Bus will be running during this event to help folks get to some new stores. Ticket price includes a map of the participating businesses, a bag to collect your treats and a raffle ticket to enter once you’ve visited all the stores. $15.

Ticket arrangements must be made in advance. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Downtown Boerne. 830-249-9511. www.ci.boerne.tx.us/602/ Boerne-Chocolate-Walk Sensory-Friendly Films: Partnering with the Autism Society, AMC Theaters brings Sensory- Friendly Films to February 2015 | OurKidsMagazine.com

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The Addams Family - Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. A man her parents have never met.

And if that weren’t upsetting enough, she confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before — keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. $17-$26. Fri. and Sat. at 7:30 p.m. and Sun. at 3 p.m. Runs Feb 13 through March 15.Woodlawn Theatre, 1920 Fredericksburg Rd. 210-267-8388. www.woodlawntheatre.org/tickets.

Pinkalicious - What if our skin turned the color of the foods we ate? In this musical based on the popular book, a little girl named Pinkalicious finds out the answer to that very question when she can’t stop eating pink cupcakes, despite her parents’ warnings. Her love for pink cupcakes lands her at the doctor’s office with a case of pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe – certainly a dream come true for Pinkalicious, right? How will little Pinkalicious find her way out of this predicament? $10 admission/children under 2 free. Runs Jan 9 through Feb 21. Magik Theatre, 420 South Alamo. 210-227-2751. www. magiktheatre.org

Magik Theatre will present “Jack and the Beanstalk” at several showings weekly through Feb. 19.

Jack and the Beanstalk - Jack’s job at Giant Shipping is boring – really boring – and Jack’s boss, Mr. Giant, is mean – really mean.

Mr. Giant is out to get Jack, just because when Jack is bored he likes to tell stories, exciting stories that help him and his coworkers pass the hours. His newest story is about magic beans, golden eggs and even an evil giant. Jack better be careful that Mr. Giant doesn’t catch him, because his version of Jack and the Beanstalk is illustrated with the packing supplies that Jack ought to be using for work. $10 admission/children under 2 free. Runs Jan 27 through Feb 19. Magik Theatre, 420 South Alamo. 210-227-2751. www.magiktheatre.org Gypsy - Full of popular musical standards, Gypsy follows theatre’s favorite stage mother, Rose, as she raises her daughters in show business. $12-$30. Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. and Sun. at 3 p.m. Runs Feb. 6 through March 8. The Playhouse San Antonio. 800 W. Ashby.

210-733-7258. www.theplayhousesa.org

Cirque Du Soleil performs Feb. 4-8 at Freeman Coliseum. Photo: Martin Girard / shootstudio.ca Costumes: Eiko Ishioka © 2014 Cirque du Soleil

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Cirque Du Soleil’s Varekai - Since its world premiere in Montreal in April 2002, this gasp-worthy production has thrilled audiences across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, South America, and New Zealand. Created by Cirque du Soleil, the stage is made up of four major components: the stage, the forest, a catwalk, and lookout. The basis of the performance draws from the mythological story of Icarus. From the sky falls a young man, parachuted into the shadows of a magical forest, a kaleidoscopic world populated by fantastical creatures, this young man sets off on an adventure both absurd and extraordinary. Deep within a forest, at the summit of a volcano, exists the extraordinary world - a world where something else is possible. A world called Varekai. In this place of all possibilities, begins an inspired incantation to life rediscovered. $35-$165.

Feb. 4 through Feb. 8. Freeman Coliseum, 3201 East Houston Street. 3201 East Houston Street. 210-226-1177. www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/varekai/tickets.aspx.

event. There will be an awards ceremony and after-party with food trucks, live musical performance by Pop Pistol, artmaking activity, and a sculptural birthday cake in honor of founder Marion Koogler McNay. Advance entry fee is $25 for members/$35 for non-members or $30/$40 on race day. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. McNay Art Museum, 6000 N. New Braunfels. 210-805-1768. www.mcnayart. org/5k Zootennial Celebration Series: see Feb. 1 Stock Show & Rodeo: see Feb. 12 Mardi Gras Arts & Crafts Show: see Feb. 13 Boerne Market Days: see Feb. 14

16 Monday Discover how African-American soldiers helped shaped the Texas Frontier on Sun., Feb 8, at the Institute of Texan Cultures’ Buffalo Soldier Day featuring fun, family presentations and hands-on activities.

Stock Show & Rodeo: see Feb. 12

families affected by autism in the San Antonio area. The program provides a special opportunity for families to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment. The auditoriums dedicated to the program have their lights up, the sound turned down and audience members are invited to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing. Today’s feature is “Spongebob Square Pants: Sponge Out Of Water.” Dates and films are subject to change so be sure to verify in advance. $4 per person. 10 a.m. AMC Rivercenter 9. 849 E. Commerce St. http:// www.autism-society.org/get-involved/ events/sensory-friendly-films

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Scouting the Zoo: Scouts have the chance to discover more about animals and the zoo in a fun-filled program that complements badge or pin requirements. Scheduled workshops make it convenient to earn a Scout the Zoo patch while also making new friends from other scout groups. Each month workshops geared toward a different division will features a different topic at separate times for girls and boys. The girls’ workshop is open to Seniors and Cadets and will focus on “Wildlife.”

It runs from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The boys’ workshop is for Webelos and Bears and is titled “Wildlife Conservation” and runs from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Cost per workshop is $16 for members, $21 for nonmembers and $13 for parents. San Antonio

Zoo, 3903 N. St. Mary’s St. 210-734-7184. www.sazoo.org Beginners’ Bird Walk: Meet the San Antonio Audubon Society (SAAS) trip leader at the Judson Nature Trail in Alamo Heights on the second Saturday of each month. Nonmembers are welcome and binoculars with instructions can be provided. Free. 8 a.m. 246 Viesca, Alamo Heights. 210-308-6788. saaudubon.org Boerne Market Days: On the second Saturday and Sunday of each month, families can enjoy shopping in an outdoor setting with artists and craftsmen showing their creative talents and wares. Live music, food, kids’ activities and more. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday. Free. Boerne, Main Plaza. www.boernemarketdays.com.

210-884-8193 Stock Show & Rodeo: see Feb. 12

Helotes Ballet Folklorico Classes: see Feb. 2

Mother Nature’s Storytime Groundhogs: Preschoolers and their caregivers can make a groundhog puppet and hear the story “How Groundhog’s Garden Grew”. $5 per family. 10 to 11 a.m. Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park Road, Boerne. 830-249-4616. www. cibolo.org Stock Show & Rodeo: see Feb. 12

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Stock Show & Rodeo: see Feb. 12 SAMA Playdates: see Feb. 4 Astronomy in the Park: see Feb. 4 Weed Wednesdays – Volunteer at PHP: see Feb. 4

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Stock Show & Rodeo: see Feb. 12

Mardi Gras Arts & Crafts Show: see Feb. 13

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Founder’s Day 5K Run/Walk & Family Fun: The McNay partners with the Athlete Guild for this fun 5K run/walk around the museum grounds. The best time winners in each category will take home a limited-edition screenprint designed just for this 61th Anniversary

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Family Flashlight Night at the Botanical Garden: Explore the Garden after hours.

Bring a flashlight to encounter nighttime insects, create a constellation craft and test your directional skills in a light maze. Nature-based family activities will showcase nocturnal flora and fauna.

Regular admission of $10 per adult and $7 per child. 6 to 8:30 p.m. San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place.

looking ahead Get ready as we host Camp Fair 2015 this month at the Alzafar Shrine Temple. Also, be sure to catch Texas Frontier Week at the Institute of Texan Cultures March 9-13.

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FREE THINGS calendar TO DO IN SA

Briscoe Western Art Museum

Free Story Time Stampede on the second Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to noon and 1 to 2 p.m. Explores the American West through story and art. 210 W. Market St. 210-299-4118. www.briscoemuseum.org

Downtown Tuesdays

Free parking at city facilities, restaurant deals and special events can be found downtown every Tuesday night from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Information is available online. www.downtowntuesday.com.

Inspire Community Fine Art Center

Free Family Art Day on the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 200 Queen Anne Court. 210-829-5592. www. inspirefineart.org

McNay Art Museum

Free admission every Sunday from noon to 7 p.m. and every Thursday from 4 to 9 p.m.

6000 N. New Braunfels Ave. 210-805-1768. www.mcnayart.org

New Braunfels Railroad Museum

Free Admission every first and third Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids of all ages run the train and become a junior engineer. 302 West San Antonio St., New Braunfels. 830627-2447. newbraunfelsrailroadmuseum.org

San Antonio Children’s Museum

Free admission on the third Tuesday evening of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. 305 E. Houston St. 210-212-4453. www.sakids.org

San Antonio Museum of Art

Free admission every Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon and every Tuesday from 4 to 9 p.m. San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave. 210-978-8100. www.samuseum.org

The Alamo

Free interactive living history event from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month. Includes live demonstrations, living history and history talks. 300 Alamo Plaza. 210-225-1391. www.thealamo.org.

The Witte Museum

Free admission from 3 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday. 3801 Broadway. 210-357-1900. www.wittemuseum.org

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The Carver Cultural Community Center welcomes Lannaya Drum & Dance Ensemble performing The Rhythm and Movement of West Africa as this month’s Youth Matinee from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fri., Feb 13.

210-207-3250. www.sabot.org Kodo Drummers: Exploring the limitless possibilities of the traditional Japanese drum, the taiko, Kodo is forging new directions for a vibrant living art-form. “Kodo One Earth Tour: Mystery,” the second work directed by artistic director Tamasaburo Bando, takes audiences on a voyage to the extraordinary, to a mysterious realm that lies in the beyond. 8 p.m. The Tobin Center, 100 Auditorium Circle. 210226-2891. www.tobincenter.org Tiny Tots Classes: One-day class on “African Safari” provides an opportunity for 2-5 year olds and their caregivers to experience animals at the zoo through stories, crafts and animal presentations. 10 to 11 a.m. $7 for members and $17 for nonmembers. San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. St. Mary’s St. 210-734-7184. www.sazoo Stock Show & Rodeo: see Feb. 12 Miss Anastasia’s Twiglet Storytime: see Feb. 6 Art Stroll at the McNay: see Feb. 6

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Star Party: View the stars with local astronomers. Telescopes will be set up in the open mulched field of the Savanna in PHP West (left of the main road). Parking is available at the PHP Urban Ecology Center.

Meet in the PHP Urban Ecology Center Gathering Hall in the case of inclement weather. Suggested donation of $3 per person or $5 per family. 6 to 8 p.m. Phil

Hardberger Park, 8400 NW Military Hwy (West Side). 210-207-3280. www.philhardbergerpark.org Complexions: Over the past twenty years Complexions has awed audiences with a mix of styles and cultures combined to create an exciting vision of human movement. The company’s vision is that dance should be about removing boundaries and not reinforcing traditions of a single style, period, venue or culture. Complexions will reflect the movement of the world and all its constituent cultures as a connected whole and not a separate being. $35-$45.

8 p.m. Jo Long Theatre, Carver Cultural Community Center, 226 N. Hackberry, 210-207-7211. www. thecarver.org 28th Annual Asian Festival: This family-friendly event features music, cultural performances, food, fashion, crafts and other products. Guests can enjoy authentic Asian-American food from vendors, offering Japanese, Korean, Thai, Laotian, Philippine and other delectable cuisines; traditional Asian dance and musical performances on three separate stages; multicultural demonstrations of cooking, henna painting and palm reading; and craft sales including clothing, artworks, dolls, silk items and other gifts. Adults $10/Children ages 6-12 $5/ Children 5 and under free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Institute of Texan Cultures, 801 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. 210-458-2300. www.texancultures.com

Universal City Snowfest & Carnival: Universal City celebrates winter in chilly style with the City’s 6th Annual Snowfest & Carnival.

Free activities include the snow slope, snow play, hayrides, moon bounces, and more. An unlimited “all-you-can-ride” wristband is available for $7 per person. Food and vendor booths will also be on site and there will be a talent show and other entertainment. 3 to 9 p.m. Universal City Park, 305 North Blvd. 210-658-5364. www.

UCSnowfest.com Street2Feet 5K & Kidz K Fun Run: Street2Feet is a volunteer program in partnership with SAMMinistries Explore the lighted maze during San Antonio Botanical Garden’s Family Flashlight Night on designed to promote strength and Fri., Feb 20 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. self-sufficiency among its homeless participants through the discipline and joy of running. The public is invitFeatured birds include hummingbird, Long-billed Thrashers, ed to take partvon race day and run alongside Street2Feet parBlack-bellied Whistling Ducks, Green Heron and the Common ticipants, who have trained for months to compete in their first Moorhen. Take binoculars. For ages 10 and older. Participants 5K. 5K Run/Walk – Preregistration $30/ Race Day $35 for Adults should meet at the Carriage House. Walk is free with garden and $15/ $20 for Kids 12 and under. Adults Preregistration. admission. 9 a.m. San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Kidz K Fun Run is $5. 7:45 a.m. First Presbyterian Church, 404 N. Place. 210-207-3255. www.sabot.org Alamo St. www.street2feet.org Stock Show & Rodeo: see Feb. 12 Roars and Snores- Zootennial Overnight: Designed for families, friends and small groups, this overnight adventure is one you won’t want to miss! Visit animals from around the world as you 22 Sunday tour the Zoo after dark, meet animals up close and participate The Great Amazing Race: Sign up for this annual D.I.T. (Do-Itin an animal related activity. Enjoy an evening snack before Together) family-friendly competition modeled after the TV snuggling into your sleeping bag for the night. Start the next show THE AMAZING RACE, where teams of 2 people complete morning with a continental breakfast and animal presentation, a one-mile course speckled with challenge stations that require and then spend the rest of the day exploring the Zoo on your teamwork to succeed. Teams can be friends, family members, own. Ages 6 and up. $45 per person. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. neighbors or co-workers. Early registration is $40 and Race San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. St. Mary’s St. 210-734-7184. www.

Day registration is $50. Waves of competitors begin every ten sazoo.org minutes from 3 to 5 p.m. Olmos Basin Park, 500 Devine Rd. 513S.A.fari Kids: Come join the wildest club in town and explore 518-0528. www.greatamazingrace.com animals around the Zoo while building new relationships Family Art Play: The last Sunday of every month, the McNay and skills. This month’s focus is “Around the Corner: Urban offers a program for families that involves looking carefully at Wildlife” and children are strongly encouraged to attend works of art and investigating a studio or performance compomonthly to insure continuous learning. Drop off program; nent afterwards. This month’s theme is Musical Masterpieces. parents not required to stay. Ages 5-7 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. $12 Free. 1 to 4 p.m. McNay Art Museum, 6000 N. New Braunfels for members and $18 for nonmembers. San Antonio Zoo, 3903 Ave. 210-805-1768. www.mcnayart.org N. St. Mary’s St. 210-734-7184. www.sazoo.org.

Zootennial Celebration Series: see Feb. 1 Bird Walk: Look for birds in their native habitats. An experiStock Show & Rodeo: see Feb. 12 enced guide leads this walk every third Saturday of the month.

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Little Zootennial Buddies: Take your smallest animal lover for a zoo class to meet an animal friend, sing animal songs, read books about animals and make new friends. Attending all six classes is strongly recommended. Program for ages 16-23 months. 10 to 10:45 a.m.

Cost per person is $7 for members and $15 for nonmembers. San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. St. Mary’s St. 210-734-7184. www.sazoo.org Stock Show & Rodeo: see Feb. 12

24 Tuesday

Stock Show & Rodeo: see Feb. 12

25 Wednesday

Stock Show & Rodeo: see Feb. 12 SAMA Playdates: see Feb. 4 Astronomy in the Park: see Feb. 4 Weed Wednesdays – Volunteer at PHP: see Feb. 4

26 Thursday

Stock Show & Rodeo: see Feb. 12

27 Friday

The Peking Acrobats: see Feb. 26 Stock Show & Rodeo: see Feb. 12 Miss Anastasia’s Twiglet Storytime: see Feb. 6 Art Stroll at the McNay: see Feb. 6

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Sunrise Bird Walk: Three area birders, Alan Kuentz, Patsy Kuentz and Lora Reynolds, regale participants with their knowledge of birds. Walkers see, identify and appreciate the most common birds in the area. Conservancy, the Alamo Area Texas Master Naturalists and the Sierra Club. Suggested donation of $3 per person or $5 per family. 8 to 10 a.m. Phil Hardberger Park, 8400 NW Military Hwy (West Side). 210-207-3280. www.philhardbergerpark.org ThrillSeekers 5K Stunt Run: Participants have the unique opportunity to enjoy thrilling stunts featuring the world’s largest inflatable water slide, the famous Zip N Slide, giant-trike rally, pole vault and 8 more exhilarating stunts. From a creator of Nitro Circus and Thrillbillies, this run has over a dozen exciting “as

The Asian Festival celebrates its 28th year at the Institute of Texan Cultures on Sat., Feb 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

seen on TV” stunts that give everyone the chance to experience heart-pounding challenges, with their friends and family, while in a safe environment.

Local food trucks, performers and a family-friendly kid’s 1K are also a part of the event. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nelson Wolff Stadium, 5757 Highway 90 West. www. stuntrun.com State Open Chili Championship: This event is held under the auspices of the Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI). Chili cooks from across Texas will join the many “chiliheads” to vie for the top honors in Chili and Junior Chili. This chili cook-off is designed to raise funds for the Wounded Warrior Support Center. CASI Chili Entry Fee is $35 and Junior Chili Competition is $10. $3 parking fee. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Trader’s Village, 9333 Southwest Loop 410.

210-623-8383. www.tradersvillage.com/ san-antonio Beginning of The Seige: San Antonio Living History Association presents a living history reenactment of the “Beginning of the Alamo Siege.” Hear General Santa Anna’s demand for a Texian surrender, their parley and witness the Alamo defenders’ response.

Experience the opening salvos of the siege leading to the battle of the Alamo.

Enjoy historical music, dance, hands-on skills of period crafts, kid’s marching drill, flintlock and cannon demonstrations and interactive family activities. Free. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Alamo Plaza. 300 Alamo Plaza. www.salha.org/events/ Jane Goodall’s Roots and Shoots- Where the Wild Dogs Live: Join the Zoo’s chapter of Jane Goodall’s Roots and Shoots and get involved in fun conservation activities each month. Program will include natural history of the animals, issues relating to their conservation, techniques used to study them and ways kids can help with wildlife conservation.

This month’s theme is “Where the Wild Dogs Live.” Drop- off program; parents not required to stay. Ages 8-12. 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.. Cost: $12/members; $18/nonmembers. San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. St. Mary’s St. 210-734-7184. www.sazoo.org Tiny Tots Classes: One-day class on “Odder Than An Okapi” provides an opportunity for 2-5 year olds and their caregivers to experience animals at the zoo through stories, crafts and animal presentations. 10 to 11 a.m. $7 for members and $17 for nonmembers. San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. St. Mary’s St. 210734-7184. www.sazoo Stock Show & Rodeo: see Feb. 12

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