Space City Parent Magazine June 2021

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Advanced Care Close to Home Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital provides specialized services, comprehensive emergency care and the most advanced technology and procedures available, ensuring patients receive the highest quality treatment and care — right here in our community.

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• Orthopedics and sports medicine

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June is the month to celebrate Dads! Have a Daddy Date Night to have bonding time this month!

See local places to go in this issue!

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Bombs Away!

Host a water balloon fight and eat bomb pop popsicles!

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Stargazing or cloud gazing

Find constellations in the stars or shapes in the clouds. Be creative and make up a story to go along with your shape.

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Chalk it up!

Create sidewalk chalk murals, hopscotch or funny walking path

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June 5th is Go Fishing Day

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Diy bird feeder

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June 8th is National Best Friends Day!

Free Fishing Day in Texas where you can fish without a license. Click here for more info!

June 6th is Yo-Yo Day!

Click here to learn tricks or make your own cardboard or bottle cap yo-yo!

All you need is a pine cone, peanut butter and bird seed! Smear, sprinke and hang from a tree!

Spend the day with your BFF’s playing games, doing crafts, or just hanging out having fun.

Visit local library!

See our Family Friendly Events page for

library story times, crafts, virtual events and more!

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Rock On!

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Go berry picking!

Paint rocks and leave them around the community for others to find.

June 11th is MakE Life Beautiful Day

Take flowers to a neighbor or even your favorite clerk at the grocery store. Just do something… anything, to make life more beautiful for someone else.

Check out our list online of local farms to pick your own!

Video Time!

Make a silly video to share with your social media friends

Get a pen pal

Use your network of friends and family that live in other cities or states to find pen pals for your kids. If you aren’t comfortable giving out your address, you can always set up an email account they can use to exchange letters.

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Go on a shopping spree at the dollar store

Young kids love picking out their own toys.

Give them each $5 to get 5 things they really love.

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Date Night with Daddy!

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There are plenty of hot spots around town to enjoy a cool tasty treat or you can DIY your own ice cream at home! Here’s a recipe for DIY Ice Cream in a Baggie!

Ingredients 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup half-and-half 1 tablespoon white sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup ice cubes, or as needed 3 tablespoons ice cream rock salt Optional: chocolate or strawberry syrup, sprinkles or other toppings

Make Lemonade!

Have a lemonade stand and home baked cookies

Clean Up

Pick up some trash- go to a local park with gloves and bags, and clean up the mess others leave behind.

This is a great way to teach your kids to respect their community and they will never be a litter-bug!

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Directions Pour sugar, milk, half-and-half and vanilla extract in a pint-size zipper bag; seal bag tightly, squish the ingredients to blend together. (additional option to add a squirt of strawberry or chocolate syrup in this step) In a gallon-size zipper bag put a scoop of ice, 3 tablespoons rock salt, and the pint-size bag with the milk mixure; seal tightly.

Shake it, dance with it, toss it, jump up and down with it for 10 minutes until set.

Remove small bag and wipe salt water off with clean towel before opening. Squeeze into a bowl and add desired toppings! Enjoy!

Go on a picnic at a local park, or have a teddy bear picnic at home!

Change everyone’s name for a day, and let them make up their own story to go with their new name!

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June 20th is Vanilla Shake Day

Shake it up and add your favorite candy or cookie crumbles for a topping!

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Hike or Bike

Explore the trails in your neck of the woods! Click Here for a list of local trails!

Pajama Day

Rainy day? No problem! Keep the pj’s on, watch movies, look at old pictures, tell family stories, read a book together.

Scream for Ice Cream

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Camp out in your house!

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Get wet!

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Go Barefoot All Day!

Pop a tent (or make one by hanging blankets over the dining table), make a pallet with blankets and pillows, and invite all the stuffed animals you can fit for an outdoor adventure indoors.

Jump in a pool, run in the sprinkler or play at a local splash pad! Check out our list online for splash pads and pools near you!

Open your own nail salon at home and paint everyone’s toe nails and then go barefoot all day. Don’t forget to paint the dog’s nails- they want to be pretty too!!

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Have fun with tongue twisters

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June 29th is Camera Day

see who can master the hardest ones.

Beach Day

Go to Galveston! Or lay out on beach towels, make beach parfaits and watch a family fun movie (Nemo, Moana, Teen Beach Movie, etc)

have a photo scavenger hunt!

Aloha!

Learn to say hello in 5 different languages.

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JUNE 6 - 10 SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH LA PORTE Concrete & Cranes 5pm-8pm FREE Ages: All Ages 281-479-1933 • www.secondbaptistlaporte.org

JUNE 7 - 11 BAY AREA CHURCH Destination Dig 9am-Noon FREE Ages: Entering K-Completed 5th Grades 281-332-2133 • www.bayarea.church FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH SEABROOK Concrete & Cranes 9am-3pm Ages: Entering K-6th Grades Suggested donation of $25 per child, $15 each additional child 281-474-3281 • www.fbcseabrook.org

JUNE 8 - 10 LEAGUE CITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Discovery on Adventure Island 9:25am-12:15pm Ages: Entering K-5th grade $20 per child 281-332-1557 • www.lcumc.org

JUNE 13-16 CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH DEER PARK Rocky Railway 6pm-8:30pm FREE Ages: Completed K-5th Grades 281-479-2662 • www.cbcdp.com CHRIST’S CHURCH OF THE ASSEMBLIES OF GOD Knights of the North Castle 6-8:30pm FREE Ages: 4 yrs (potty-trained)-5th Grade 281-488-1775 • www.myccag.com

JUNE 13 - 17 TAYLOR LAKE CHRISTIAN CHURCH Knights of North Castle 6:30pm-8:30pm Ages: 3 yrs (potty-trained)-5th Grade DONATIONS ACCEPTED 281-474-2709 • www.tlcconline.org

JUNE 14 - 17 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH PASADENA Kids Camp June 10 - 13 • 9am-Noon FREE Family Experience June 17 • 7pm-8:30pm Ages: Pre-K-Completed 5th Grades 281-991-1232 • www.fbp.org SAGEMONT CHURCH Concrete & Cranes 6:30pm-9pm FREE

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Ages Completed K-5th Grades 281-481-8770 • www.sagemontchurch.org

JUNE 14 - 18 CALVARY HOUSTON Destination Dig 6:30pm-9pm FREE Ages: Pre-K-6th Grades 281-648-5800 • www.calvaryh.org BAYSHORE BAPTIST CHURCH Wilderness Escape 1pm-4pm FREE Ages: 4 yrs-5th Grade 281-471-0332 • www.bayshorebc.org

JUNE 21 - 23 CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Lava Island ONLINE 281-488-5110 • www.clearlakemethodist.org

JUNE 21-24

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JULY 12 - 16 NASSAU BAY BAPTIST CHURCH Destination Dig 9am-12:30pm FREE Ages: Completed K-6th Grade 281-333-3844 • www.nbbchurch.org MARY QUEEN CATHOLIC CHURCH Rocky Railway 9am-12:30pm VIRTUAL Ages: K-6th Grades $20 281-482-1391 www.maryqueencatholicchurch.org BAY AREA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Wilderness Escape 9am-Noon Ages: K-Entering 5th Grade $15 per child, $25 2 children, $35 3+ children 281-280-0713 • www.bapc.org

CLEAR LAKE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Tied Together Through Friendship 6:30pm-8pm Ages: 4 yrs-Completed 5th Grade $10 per child 281-488-6731 • www.clpc.org/vbs2019

JULY 19 - 23

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF FRIENDSWOOD Destination Dig 8:30am-Noon FREE Ages: 5 yrs (prior to 8/31/21)Completed 6th Grade 281-482-7573 • www.fbcfriendswood.org

JULY 19 - 23 OR JULY 26-30

CLEAR LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH Press Play 9:30am-Noon FREE Ages: Entering K (5yrs by Sept 5)Completed 5th Grades 281-488-0225 • www.clearlakebaptist.com

JUNE 21 - 25 GATEWAY COMMUNITY CHURCH Press Play 6pm-8:30pm FREE Ages: Entering 1st-5th Grades 281-286-1515 • www.gateway-community.org

JUNE 28-30 HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH 9am-Noon Ages: 4 yrs-Completed 5th Grade $15 per child 281-482-7943 • www.hope-lutheran.org

JULY 12 - 15 HERITAGE PARK BAPTIST CHURCH Press Play - Virtual and In-Person 9:30am-Noon FREE Ages: Entering K-Completed 5th Grades 281-482-4729

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ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH God’s Wonder Lab 9am-11:30am FREE Ages: K-5th Grades 281-991-8600 • www.zionpasadena.org

ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH Rocky Railway 9am-Noon Ages: 3 yrs (potty-trained)-5th Grade 281-333-3891 • www.stpaulcatholic.org

JULY 20 - 22 THE WATERSHED CHURCH Press Play 9am-Noon Ages: Rising K-5th Grades $20 per child 281-332-1070 • www.thewatershedchurch.com

JULY 27 - 30 BAY HARBOUR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Knights of North Castle Day Session - 9am-NoonFREE Evening Session - 5:30pm-8pm Ages: Entering K-5th Grades 281-334-1100 • www.bayharbourumc.org

AUGUST 2 - 6 HOUSE OF PRAYER LUTHERAN CHURCH 9am-12pm Ages: Completed K-5th Grade $20 per child, $50 max per family 281-488-4439 • www.houseofprayerhouston.org

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Music and Arts ALLEGRO PEARLAND ACADEMY OF MUSIC BACH TO THE FUTURE SUMMER ORCHESTRA CAMP | JULY 12-16 Age 8-16 | 9am-1pm Bach to the Future Orchestra Camp is a fun and challenging ensemble music playing experience for violin, viola, cello, & double bass players age 8-16. Camp will include ensemble playing, character building games, and a performance on the last day of camp. Camp is led by the Conductor of the Pearland Youth Orchestra. Bring your instrument, your lunch, and get ready to play exciting music from Bach to the Future!

Space is limited, register online!

www.AllegroAcademyPearland.com 713-452-9402

BAY AREA ARTS CONSERVATORY SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE JR. | JUNE 7THJUNE 18TH Performances June 18th, 19th, 20th | $425

PETER PAN JR. | JUNE 28TH-JULY 16TH Performances July 16th, 17th, 18th | $649

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN JR. | JULY 19THAUGUST 6TH Performances August 6th, 7th, 8th | $649 Ages 6+, M-F, 9am - 5pm with early drop-off and late pick-up available

Our summer workshops are Jr. Broadway Musical Theatre productions where the students audition, rehearse and then perform the show. Early drop-off and late pick-up available.

www.baactx.com/summer-program 281-938-1444

THE PURPLE BOX THEATER ALL SUMMER! Ages 5-12 & Ages 9-15 | 4 day camps $165 | 9am-noon & 1-4pm | Showcase at the end of most camps Saturday camps are 5 weeks | $145 | 9:30-11am Dedicated to developing a young actor’s craft through classes, workshops, camps, and productions. We offer high quality programs for Kids & Teens in Musical Theater, Theater, Improv, Dance, Voice, Acting, Musical Revue Performing Groups and Travel Teams.More information will be available in March

www.ThePurpleBoxTheater.com | 818-642-4665

Active Camps KENNEDY DANCE THEATRE Something for all Ages 2+ Spend your Summer at Kennedy Dance Theatre!

Week Long themed day camps throughout the summer; PreSchool and school age weekly classes; Ballet Intensives and Technique classes for experienced dancers

www.KennedyDance.com | 281-480-8441

Chara Dance Camp Creative JUNE 7- JULY 29TH Ages 3-8 years Themes include Christmas in July, Zoorific, Brick Builders, Princess Academy, Pony Tales and much more!

Cost For Camp Creative $18, Cost for Camps is $160

www.charadance.com | 832-569-4065

University Cheer ALL SUMMER! Camps for individuals, stunt groups and teams! Campers are taught spirit dances, hip hop style cheer dances, pom routines, game cheers, game day spirit technique, tumbling, jumps and stunts! Parents are invited to a “showcase” on the last day to see their child perform the camp material and compete for fun awards!

Dance Expressions

www.UniversityCheer.com | 281-991-1417

We offer Summer Camps, Workshops and summer classes.

Our top-notch camps include crafts, dance, snacks, and lots of fun with themes.

Horse Camps

www.DanceExpressions.net | 281-996-6000

THE SUGAR & SPICE RANCH CAMP

Houston swim club

Mother/Daughter or All Girl Camps. Our summer camp sessions run from Saturday through the following Friday every week from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Sessions are all-inclusive (lodging, all meals, tack, horses, lessons, etc.)

ALL SUMMER! Year Round Classes | Mon - Thurs 9am- 7:30pm | Fri 4 - 7pm Year round swimming all year long, rain or shine. We teach children to swim in a nurturing, safe and loving environment.

Experience a swim school that teaches lifesaving skills while having fun! Let’s get swimming!

www.houstonswimclub.com | 346-358-7946

ALL SUMMER!

$1,149 for 1 week | $2,299 for 2 weeks Mother/Daughter $2299 for 2 people for 1 week

www.TexasHorseCamps.com | 830-460-8487

Lobo Camps GYMNASTICS CAMP - WEEKLY CAMPS JUNE 1 - AUGUST 14 Ages: 3 years (potty trained) - 14 years | Full-Day 9am - 3pm $205/Week or Half Day 9am - 12 | $155/Week Registration fee $25/1 time fee & includes camp t-shirt.

Camp includes learning skills & Show off routines on beam, bars, floor, vault, team building games, swimming 2x’s/week, air mountain, bounce house, arts/crafts, spider island, Pizza on Friday. Camp is for beginners to intermediate.

INTERMEDIATE - ADVANCED GYMNASTICS CAMPS Call for more information. Skill requirements.

CHEER/DANCE CAMP - CHOOSE YOUR WEEK: JUNE 21- 25 | JULY 12-16 | AUGUST 2-6 9 am - 3 pm (before/after care is available) | Ages: 4 years - 14 yrs. | $205/week includes poms/t-shirt/pizza on Friday

ACTIVE CAMP - SELECT ONLY THE DAYS/ WEEKS YOU NEED: JUNE 1 - AUGUST 14 6 am - 6:30 pm | Ages 5 years - 14 years | $199/includes active activities, field trips, swimming & pizza Friday | Registration $75/ child Max $125/family

Christian CAMP ALLEN BEGINNING JUNE 6, 2021 For Grades 3-10 as of Fall 2021 | Week Long Camps |$768 Per Person We provide a fun & unique environment for young people to cultivate friendships, experience personal growth, and learn about the unconditional love of Jesus Christ. (located 1 hour from Houston)

www.CampAllen.org | 936-825-7175

CLEAR LAKE PRESBYTERIAN BEGINNING JUNE 2021 For kids who have finished K- 5th grade COA Sports Camp is a Christian sports camp offered to kids every June from 6:00-8:00 p.m held at Clear Lake Recreation Center.

For boys and girls just finishing Kinder - 5th grades.The program offers: Christian Coaches, Quality Sports Instruction, Positive Role Models, Daily Bible & Sports Stories, a T-shirt & Fun! Come Early for a Light Dinner, 5:00 pm.

www.clearlakecoa.org/sports-camp

Basketball, Swimming , Field Trip, Rock Wall, Super Soaker Day, I-Sport, Just Dance, Air Hockey, Skee Ball, Karaoke, Arts/Crafts, Obstacle Course, Outside Play, Group Games, Bounce House & more!

Kids Camp @ League city Methodist Church

ALL CAMPERS NEED Daily: Water Bottle/Snack/Lunch

Our summer camp for kids is about having fun through lots of play inside & outside, crafts, hearing bible stories, having brief story/

www.lobogymnastics.com | 281-480-5626

JUNE 15-JULY 1 AND JULY 13-29 For children ages 2-8 years | Tuesday-Thursday 9-2pm | Drop off will begin at 8:45am | $250 per session

reading time, silly songs and music each day. Two-year old will have a nap daily. Three-year olds and up must be potty trained. Our leaders have a background check from the state of Texas and are fingerprinted. Teachers have current first aid training, CPR and 24 hours of professional learning each year.

Camp leaders will wear masks. Children’s temperature will be taken on arrival and parents will not be allowed in the building.

Learn more about our programs and how to register for Kids Camp @LCUMC on our website or call Mary Latulippe, Director at:

lunch and snacks. Registration fee includes: daily activities, lunch, crafts, snack. Campers are placed in groups by age and gender. 8 campers are assigned per camp counselor.

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JUNE 14-17 & 21-24, 2021

Hope Church

Overnight Camp for kids entering grades 3rd-5th | Check in: 3:00pm / Check out: Noon | $239 Per Person

MAY 31 – AUG. 6 Monday – Friday | 9:05 am – 2:00 pm | Ages 18 months – 5 years | Registration March 3-6, 2021 8 am-5 pm at Hope Church |$60 per child. This is a non-refundable fee payable by check or money order only payable to Hope Church SEP. Place child’s name in the memo line.

Tuition for 10 week summer program (May 31 thru August 6): Monday thru Friday: $912 | Monday, Wednesday and Friday: $662 | Tuesday and Thursday: $512 a month | There is a 10% discount on tuition for siblings.

Hope Church Summer Enrichment Program provides a faith-based curriculum through learning centers, outdoor exploration and creative expression. Children are given the freedom to explore as they actively engage in their environment. Our program also includes special programs for creative arts, music/stomp, cooking, sports and science lab.

Here at the Hope Church Summer Enrichment Program, we strive to create experiences that help children grow with Jesus Christ.

Campers of all ages will participate in : crafts, field sports, swimming, paddleboats, train rides, gym sports, and camp games. Campers must be at least 8 years of age to ride go-karts and at least 48” tall to ride the zipline or waterslide.

Register by 3/31 to receive a FREE $15 concessions gift card!

VICTORY CAMP KIDS CAMP

Kids, get ready for CAMP! This is an awesome adventure for KIDS entering Grades 3-5! Four days packed with waterslides, swimming, go-karts, and ziplines. Three nights filled with games, activities, dynamic services and incredible live worship.

All meals and activities are included in your registration fee.

So grab a friend and pack your bags! Register by 3/31 to receive a FREE $15 concessions gift card!

VICTORY CAMP JUNIOR HIGH CAMP JUNE 28 - JULY 1, 2021 Overnight Camp for kids entering grades 6th - 8th | Check in: 3:00pm / Check out: Noon | $249 Per Person Exclusively for students entering grades 6-8. This session is crammed full of all the things pre-teens love. High energy activities, incredible food, tons of friends, amazing speakers and great live music are all part of the JH camp experience.

www.hopehouston.org | Contact Nina @ 832-2490265 | HopechurchSEPkids@gmail.com

All meals and activities are included in your registration fee. load up your friends or youth group and GET TO CAMP! Register by 3/31 to receive a FREE $15 Concessions Gift Card!

UNIVERSITY BAPTIST CHURCH

www.victorycamp.com | 281-338-Camp (2267)

Summer fun at UBC includes activities for kids in kindergarten through pre-teens! Sports camp will keep your child active playing basketball, tennis and volleyball. Kinder Sports Camp includes basketball, tennis, soccer, bowling, football and more! Preteen camp-overnight camp for kids!

SILVER CLIFF CAMP • JUNE 19-26 Grades 6- 12 • Nathrop, CO

PRESCHOOL PLAY DAYS • JUNE 28 - JULY 1

8 weeks - PreK • Mon - Thurs 9 am - 1 pm • Building on the Love of Jesus

PRETEEN CAMP • JULY 25 - 29 Grades 6- 12 • Lake Tomahawk

PRESCHOOL PLAY DAYS • JULY 26 - 29

8 weeks - PreK • Mon - Thurs 9 am - 1 pm • Ocean Commotion

www.Ubc.org | 281-488-8517 x225

VICTORY CAMP DAY CAMP JUNE 7-10, 2021 Kids entering grades 1st-4th | M-Th | 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. | $210 Per Person Expect lots of fun, daily Bible lessons, swimming, sports, outdoor activities, paddleboats, crafts, new friends, games,

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STEM & Educational Code Ninjas League City WEEKLY OPTIONS MAY 31 - AUGUST 2021 Morning or afternoon sessions or both, for ages 5 to 14 | AM: 8:30-noon ~ PM: 12:30-4pm | Price starting at $199 Per Person for each session.

Send your kids for some summer learning and fun with camps that include: Code Your Arcade, 3D Design/Print, Roblox, Minecraft Mod, Stop-Motion Animation, DIY Website + more.

Register by 3/31 for this pricing!

www.codeninjas.com/tx-league-city/camps 855-446-4652

CHILDRENS LIGHTHOUSE LEARNING CENTER OF MAG CREEK

Fun-filled & exciting activities, in-house and local area, separate field trips for different age groups of after-schoolers.

Please call for information.

www.ChildrensLightHouse.com | 281-557-7700

IVY KIDS EARLY LEARNING CENTER- HOBBS ALL SUMMER!

Ages 5-12 years | $200 per week which includes lunch, snacks, field trips, and splash days

Brainiac Zone JUNE - JULY Ages 6 - 16

Don’t miss out on Ivy Kids Fun Factory Summer Camp 2021!

We have 12 weeks of exciting field trips, cooking activities, design challenges, STEM projects, Science Experiments, Team building games, and so much more. Enjoy Spring Break and Summer Camp with Friends while making great memories!

Don’t delay, reserve your spot today!

Exciting new learning studio, Brainiac Zone provides educational enrichment to meet the needs of individual students. This summer Brainiac Zone is offering Summer Reading Clubs to encourage and foster the love of reading and writing. Individual tutoring is also available to learners to continue to grow in academic areas. Check in with us often as new courses are added to our learning studio.

www.ivykidshobbs.com | 832-670-8668

www.BrainiacZone.com | 713-597-8184

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SPANISH IMMERSION SUMMER CAMPS

JUNE - AUGUST 2021

JUNE - JULY

Summer Programs in Reading, Math, and Writing for K-12.

Improve your child’s academic skills to help them succeed in school. Fun learning environment.

Camp is split up into age groups, 5-7 and 8-10

www.leaguecity.tutoringcenter.com League City: 281-337-2800

Mathnasium Ages: 6-13 Personalized math instruction and STEM activities. Review and preview grade level concepts. Week-long camps available throughout the summer! 4 week math enrichment programs available to help prepare for the upcoming school year. email southshore@mathnasium.com for more information.

Four, 2-week sessions to fit your busy summer schedule. If mornings are too early, join us for the afternoon and you won’t miss out on: Yoga/Meditation, Art, Music, Cooking, Theater, Literature, Geography, traditional dances, Science Classes, and gardening Each session will close with a family celebration and a show put on by the students to showcase all they learned.

The ages for students that can participate range from 5-10 years of age. Campers bring lunch from home but snacks will be provided.

Only 10 students per group and they fill up fast!

www.seabrookspanishacademy.net | 713-416-9968

www.mathnasium.com/southshore 832-677-5604

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June Family Friendly Events

FREE THURSDAYS AT HOUSTON MUSEUMS

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston courtesy of Shell Oil Company 5-9pm www.mfah.org/visit/visiting-mfah-free The Health Museum 2-7pm http://houmuse.org/visit/the-healthmuseum Houston Museum of Natural Science Permanent Exhibits Free on Thursdays 2-5pm http://houmuse.org/visit/houston-museumof-natural-science/

Jump, tumble & run on inflatables, TumblTrak, trampolines, rope swings, foam block pit, and pre-school circuits. $10 for first child, $5 for each additional sibling. All Open Gym participants must complete Event Waiver. www.abovethebargym.com/open-gymsfriday-night-fun-preschool/

SUNDAYS IN THE PARK

ECOTOTS • Fridays • 9:30 am Fun introduction to animals, plants, and other nature topics. Program uses movement, storytelling, art, animal demonstrations, and games to make nature come alive. (children must be accompanied by an adult) • Age: 18 mo-4 year • $12 ECOKIDS • Wednesdays or Fridays • 9:30-11:30 am Our EcoKids program encourage observation, exploration, problem solving and creativity (STEM activities). At ABNC, our goal is to give children the opportunity to observe nature in action. This drop-off program is for children 3 to 6 years old who are fully potty trained. $12/program; Non Members $14/program ECOSCHOOLERS • Wednesdays or Fridays • 9:30-11:30 am The EcoSchooler program is hands-on environmental education activities plus STEM challenges for the home school student. Our science activities will help create curiosity and passion for the natural world.This drop-off program is for children ages 7-12. $14/program; Non Members $17/program www.abnc.org

Every Sunday in May 12-4 pm at League Park, sponsored by Ameri Waste. Story time, games, crafts, giveaways and more with the librarians. www.leaguecitylibrary.org

BAY AREA FARMER’S MARKET

Children’s Museum Houston 5-8pm www.cmhouston.org

FREE ADMISSION HOUSTON ZOO

June 1, July 6, August 3 12-until Closing This summer, we’re offering special Free Tuesdays sponsored by PNC Bank during June to August.

Tickets for June will be available on the Wednesday before at 9:00 a.m. Online reservations are required for all guests and members during this time. Tickets will not be available at the gate. www.houstonzoo.org/plan-your-visit/ prices-and-discounts/free-tuesdays/

WEEKEND ADVENTURE PASS AT PLEASURE PIER

June 1 – 30 Three Parks - One pass for $39.99 enjoy unlimited visits on Friday, Saturday & Sunday to the Pleasure Pier, Kemah Boardwalk and Downtown Aquarium Houston; Pleasure Pier, Kemah Boardwalk and Downtown Aquarium Houston www.pleasurepier.com

CINEMARK SUMMER MOVIE CLUBHOUSE

June 16 • Trolls World Tour June 23 • The Secret Life of Pets 2 June 30 • How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

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Summer Movie Clubhouse is back at Cinemark with 8 weeks of kid-approved movies! Enjoy safe and exciting big-screen entertainment for just $1.50* per ticket for each movie. Save even more with $1 OFF deals on kids’ snack packs, large popcorns & large drinks during Summer Movie Clubhouse showtimes. At the Webster and Pasadena locations. www.cinemark.com/series-events-infopages/summer-movie-clubhouse

Sundays • 11am- 3pm • Baybrook Mall Bay Area Farmers Market’s mission is to support our community’s healthy lifestyle choices by providing our customers with Vendors who bring to the Bay Area Farmers Market quality, locallyproduced agricultural foods and locally-made products, using locally-sourced agricultural ingredients when possible, and whose Vendors honestly communicate to the customers their practices, techniques, and ingredients, while also supporting the great State of Texas’ local, small farmers, businesses and entrepreneurs. www.bayareafarmersmarkettexas.com

FRIDAY NIGHT FUN AT ABOVE THE BAR

Friday nights • 7:30 – 10 pm Drop off the kids for a fun time with coach-led, high-energy activities including trampolines, inflatables, and games! Pizza snack is included, but bring a drink or cash for vending machines. $20 for gym members/ $25 for non-members Walk-ins on Friday evening $30 for gym members / $35 for non-members • kids ages 5 to 14 www.abovethebargym.com/open-gymsfriday-night-fun-preschool

PRESCHOOL AND HOME SCHOOL OPEN GYMS AT ABOVE THE BAR

Tuesdays Mornings from 10-11:30 am Open gyms for pre-schoolers and home schoolers!

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KIDS ECO PROGRAMS AT ARMAND BAYOU NATURE CENTER

FRIENDSWOOD LIBRARY STORYTIME AT CENTENNIAL PARK

Toddler Story Time Tuesdays • 9:30 am Preschool Story Time Wednesdays • 9:30 am www.friendswood.lib.tx.us

CRAFT KIT WEDNESDAYS AT FRIENDSWOOD LIBRARY

Pick up these bags filled with fun crafts for 8-18

year olds at our Drive-Thru window or from the Children’s Department! www.friendswood.lib.tx.us

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME

June 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 • 10:1510:45am and 11:15-11:45am PreSchool Story Time Stories, songs, and rhymes.

Children will have a short craft time at the end of the program. Ages: Designed for ages 3-5 and their caregivers. RSVP • Helen Hall Library www.leaguecitylibrary.org

SUMMER READING PROGRAM KICKOFF AND REGISTRATION

June 2 • 2-4pm Summer Reading Program Kick-Off and Registration Join us outside for games and a treat as you register for our Summer Reading Challenge. Ages: Birth to eleven. • Helen Hall Library www.leaguecitylibrary.org

TWEEN WRITER’S CLUB

June 3 & 17 • 2 - 2:30pm @ Helen Hall Library - Susan Mathews Theater Tween Writer’s Club The pen is indeed mightier than the sword at Tween Writer’s Club! Bring your imagination, we will provide the paper. Prepare to do battle! Ages: 8-11 RSVP www.leaguecitylibrary.org

PAJAMA STORY TIME

June 3, 10, 17 & 24 • 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM @ Helen Hall Library - Susan Mathews Theater Pajama Storytime Put on your PJs and join us for movement, songs, and stories as we wind down for the evening. Ages: 3-8. RSVP www.leaguecitylibrary.org

NATURE JOURNAL CHALLENGE

June 4, 11, 18 & 25 • 10am Nature Journal Challenge Plants, bugs, and mud, oh my! We are exploring everything nature has to offer in our weekly Nature Journal Challenge!

This program is virtual on Instagram. www.leaguecitylibrary.org

KIDS IN THE GARDEN

June 4 & 18 • 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Helen Hall Library Kids in the Garden Come, Learn, and Grow.

Gardening is a fun and healthy activity allowing children develop a love for nature, nutrition, selfsufficiency, and responsibility. If weather permits, this program will be outside. Ages: 6-11 RSVP www.leaguecitylibrary.org

LITTLE GYM OF FRIENDSWOOD PARENTS SURVIVAL NIGHT

June 4 • 6:30-9:30 pm Divers will ride the waves, visit shell cove, and explore the coral reef while learning about the magic under the sea. Grab your towel and get ready to have a wave crashing good time!

Ages 3-12 years ,$35 members, $40 nonmembers www.thelittlegym.com/FriendswoodTX/ events-more-fun/drop-ins-events#schedule

CONCERTS IN THE PARK

June 4, 11, 18 and 25 • 7pm All concerts are open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring: Blankets, Dinner and/ or snacks, Lawn chairs, Refreshments. All bands are family friendly. In addition to the concert, raffle prizes are awarded during intermission.

Stevenson Park | Friendswood www.ci.friendswood.tx.us/378/Concerts-inthe-Park-May-June

HOUSTON METROPOLITAN DANCE CENTER PRESENTS SUMMER EXTRAVADANCE

June 4 • 8:30 pm LIVE on stage and online! You can choose to watch it on the web. YouTube or Facebook!

Get your weekend started with an evening bursting with energy, music and the intoxicating spirt of dance. Bringing together an array dance genres, music and movement, Houston Metropolitan Dance Center’s performance will inspire, enthuse, and entertain audiences.All performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre are FREE! www.milleroutdoortheatre.com

THE HOUSTON SYMPHONY PRESENTS SUMMER SYMPHONY NIGHTS

June 10 • 8:30 pm LIVE on stage June 12 • 8:30 pm LIVE on stage and online! You can choose to watch it on the web. YouTube or Facebook!

Join your Houston Symphony for Summer Symphony Nights at Miller! A Houston summer tradition, these fun-filled, family-friendly evenings showcase outstanding local, national, and international soloists and conductors alongside the outstanding musicians that make up your orchestra. For more than 80 years, concertgoers of all ages and backgrounds have experienced the beauty of music through classical masterpieces and popular selections. All performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre are FREE! www.milleroutdoortheatre.com

TEEN ANIME CLUB

June 7 & 21 • 5 - 6:30pm @ Helen Hall Library - Susan Mathews Theater Teen Anime Club Calling all anime fans and newbies! Join us to watch and discuss some good anime shows while eating snacks. Please Note: Anime shows selected are rated PG-13 and TV14. Ages: 12-18 RSVP www.leaguecitylibrary.org

SUMMER FUN VIBES AT THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM HOUSTON

Reopening June 8 There’s something new to do and celebrate every day of Summer at America’s No. 1 children’s museum – Houston’s ultimate family destination!

Get away and soak in the fun during the Museum’s splish-splashing, flip-flopping “Fun Summer Vibes.” Set sail on a voyage of discovery filled with exciting, non-stop adventures every day, all day long! The Museum will be open from Tuesday through Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Free Family Night Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m.) Don’t forget to book you visit in advance as the Museum will be operating at a limited capacity. www.cmhouston.org

TEEN WRITER’S CLUB

June 8 • 5-6pm @ Helen Hall Library Board Room June 22 (meets via Zoom) Teen Writers Club Do you have ideas for stories?

Do you enjoy writing? Join us to write, share, and support each other through the creative writing process! Ages: 12-18 RSVP www.leaguecitylibrary.org

BABIES AND BOOKS

NATIONAL TRAILS DAY

June 5 • 9-11 am • FREE Kick off tTrails Day Flyer he summer with us at National Trails Day. Come explore the Clear Creek Paddle Trail/Countryside scenic trail! We’ll have plenty of fun activities for the kids and family, including games, painting in the park, inflatables, and free sno-cones. Free t-shirts to the first 150 participants. Lynn Gripon Park at Countryside, 100 Alderwood, League City, TX 77573 https://tx-leaguecity4.civicplus.com/3707/ National-Trails-Day

EXOTIC PETTING ZOO AT THREE ACRES

June 5 • 5-9pm Come out for a night of fun for the whole family.

We have a large all outdoor venue with ample space for spreading out. The Jungle arrives at 6pm, Live music 7-9pm, Food trucks 5-9pm, Beer & Wine available for purchase at the bar onsite.

Fees: $5 Entry everyone 14 & up to Three Acres $3 Entry per person into petting zoo area $3 Feed Cup https://fb.me/e/2pKvXQBEH

TODDLER TIME

Helen Hall Library Toddler Time Wiggles, songs, rhymes, and a story. Ages: Designed for ages 1-3 and their caregivers. RSVP www.leaguecitylibrary.org

June 7, 14, 21 and 28 • 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM and 11:15-11:45 AM @

June 9, 16, 23, 30 • 10:15 AM - 10:45 am @ Helen Hall Library - Susan Mathews Theater Babies and Books Tickles, giggles, rhymes, and a story for those who BYOB (bring your own baby).

Ages: Designed for birth to walking. RSVP www.leaguecitylibrary.org

SCIENCE SHOW

June 9 • 2 - 2:45pm and 3:30-4:15pm @ Civic Center Science Show What is the difference between science and magic? Join us for fun as Jeffrey puts The Scientific Method to the test! This program will be held at the Johnnie Arolfo Civic Center. Ages: 6-11 RSVP www.leaguecitylibrary.org

FAMILY CREATIVE ART  MANDALAS AND MANTRAS

June 10 • 10-11am @ Helen Hall Library Family Creative Art Join Geroganna Tapley for family fun. Create art with content. Registration is required at the Adult reference desk or call 281554-1101. Ages: For all ages. RSVP www.leaguecitylibrary.org

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STEAM DIGITAL ARTS

June 10 • 2-3pm @ Helen Hall Library Susan Mathews Theater STEAM Digital Arts Learn how to edit videos and work with a green screen. (All software/devices provided) Ages: 8-11 RSVP www.leaguecitylibrary.org

TDI READ WITH THE DOGS

June 10 • 7-8pm @ Helen Hall Library Craft Area Our Read to the Dogs program allows specially trained therapy dogs to listen to students in grades 1-3 who need extra motivation in reading. Students come once per month and read to a dog for 15-20 minutes.

To make an appointment or learn more information, please e-mail: Joan.Peeples@leaguecitytx.gov Program is by appointment only. The second Thursday of each month, 7:00-8:00 pm, Library Theater RSVP www.leaguecitylibrary.org

ROCK THE DOCK

June 10, 17 & 24 • 7pm Rock On - All Summer Long! These FREE Concerts in our Main Event Plaza will heat up your Thursday nights! Listen to live music, sip on cool refreshments and enjoy the show!

Admission is free Kemah Boardwalk - The Fun Never Stops! www.kemahboardwalk.com

PAW PARTY

June 11 • 5-6pm Paw Party Attention party animals! Join us for a meet and greet with adoptable animals at League City Animal Care. Ages: 12-18 Location: League City Animal Care RSVP www.leaguecitylibrary.org

PREMIER HEALTH AND SAFETY DAY

June 12 • 9am - 2pm Al Garza’s Premier Martial Arts Presents...

Premier Health & Safety Day Grab the family and join us for a full day of fun!

This event is open to the public. You do not have to be a member at Premier Martial Arts to come!)

Vendor Booths, Food Trucks, Bounce House, Fire Truck, Police Car, and MUCH MORE! Plus FREE fun and educational workshops for the family!

Kid Safe Workshop at 9:30am and 12:30pm Ladies Self Defense Workshop at 11:00am https://fb.me/e/14BrzEuT0

NOAH MAUDLIN, JUGGLER

June 12 • 7-8pm Outdoor entertainment for the whole family at Centennial Park Amphitheater! https://friendswoodlib.libcal.com/ event/7772755

WORLD OCEANS DAY FESTIVAL

June 12 • 11 am – 4:30 pm The Artist Boat World Ocean Day Festival is held at Stewart Beach. Hands-on activities, presentations, exhibits and entertainment. The Festival is FREE. However, Stewart Beach parking fees will apply. ($15/Car All Day) The Galveston Trolley also has a stop at Stewart Beach. www.artistboat.org

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NATURE WITH KRISTINE

attend via Zoom. Dates: June 2, July 7 (meets in person for new and current members) June 16, July 21 (meets via Zoom for current members) Time: 5:00-6:00 PM Ages: 12-18 RSVP www.leaguecitylibrary.org

June 12 I Spy Trail • 9 to 11am @ Dr. Ned and Fay Dudney Clear Creek Nature Center or 3-5 pm @ Heritage Park Connect with nature through activities such as arts and crafts, games, and scavenger hunts! No registration required and free to the public. Classes are led by Kristine Rivers a nature enthusiast, avid birder, and owner of Birding for Fun, a program that provides educational services, field trips, and guided tours for birding. www.leaguecity.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3050

June 17 • 10-11am @ Helen Hall Library Susan Mathews Theater Gulf Coast Bird Observatory Biologist Taylor Bennett will speak on gulf coastal birds Ages: For all ages RSVP www.leaguecitylibrary.org

FIRST ANNUAL CAR SHOW 2021 WHEELCHAIRS FOR WARRIORS

SALUTE TO MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS AT PLEASURE PIER

June 13 • 2-6pm Bayway Chevrolet and Bayway Dodge partner with Wheelchairs for Warriors at the First Annual Car Show of 2021! $30 entry fee per vehicle, comes with free t-shirt. Live DJ bringing the tunes, food trucks: Good Eatz, It’s Ngon Asian Street Food and The Silver Creek Dental Cooking Team boiling crawfish! 5719 Broadway St, Pearland, TX 77581 www.eventbrite.com/e/first-annualcar-show-2021-wheelchairs-for-warriorstickets-154311725525

STORYWALK®

June 14 – 20 • All Day @ Helen Hall Library StoryWalk® Take a walk with your family as you read through a book. Stop by the library for a small prize after you walk! Dates: Ages: 3-10 www.leaguecitylibrary.org

LEGENDS AND LORE

June 14 • 5-6pm Legends & Lore From dragons soaring though the air to ghosts haunting a Walmart near you. Virtually discover the history behind different folktales and myths you didn’t know that you needed to know about.

This program will be held through Zoom. Ages: 12-18 RSVP www.leaguecitylibrary.org

SAFARI CINEMA PRESENTS MADAGASCAR: ESCAPE 2 AFRICA

June 15 • 4-6pm @ Helen Hall Library Susan Mathews Theater Join us for a wild movie matinee! Ages: 12-18 RSVP www.leaguecitylibrary.org

LIVING IN SPACE WITH SPACE CENTER HOUSTON

June 16 • 2 - 2:45pm @ Civic Center Living in Space with Space Center Houston Discover what it takes to live on the International Space Station.

This program will be held at the Johnnie Arolfo Civic Center. Dates: June 16 Time: 2:00-2:45 PM and 3:304:15 PM Ages: 6-11 RSVP www.leaguecitylibrary.org

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (TAB)

June 16 • 5-6pm Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Become an ambassador for your Library and gain leadership experience! Help plan teen activities, assist with Library events, and more. Snacks are served, and participation counts as service hours. New members are welcome! Please Note: Applications for new members are provided at the in-person program. Only current members may

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GULF COAST BIRD OBSERVATORY

June 18-20 Buy One All Day Ride Pass ($26.99), get one FREE for active military, veterans, first responders and their families. Must show valid military ID. www.pleasurepier.com

DAD’S FEST AND CAR SHOW

June 19 • 9 am - 3 pm Cars, raffle giveaways, awards, pop up markets this fest and car show will have it all. https://fb.me/e/LG1HvcI7

SUMMER STROLL! VENDORS, PLANES, CARS & MORE!

June 19 • 11am - 4pm Free • Garden of Eden Floral & Tea Room Our summer stroll will be a day full of fun! Hosted father’s day weekend, so we have made it extra special, fun for the whole family! We will be hosting a car show & plane show, along with a variety of local vendors for you to shop & see! Our tearoom will be open to have lunch with us, along with plenty of sweets as you spend your afternoon with us. www.gardenofedentearoom.com

FATHER’S DAY AT PLEASURE PIER

Buy one All Day Ride Pass, and Dad gets in FREE! www.pleasurepier.com

KIDS SCAVENGER HUNT

June 21, 2021, 10:00 AM - June 27, 2021, 9:00 PM @ Helen Hall Library - Craft Area Scavenger Hunt – On Safari Enjoy searching for hidden animals in the Children’s Department of the Helen Hall Library. www.leaguecitylibrary.org

STEAM AMAZING RACE  TAILS AND TALES

June 22 • 2-3pm @ Helen Hall Library STEAM Amazing Race Race against the clock to solve puzzles and search for clues in our library. Ages: 8-11 RSVP www.leaguecitylibrary.org

COOL CHEMISTRY

June 23 • 2-2:45pm and 3:30-4:15pm @ Civic Center Cool Chemistry Discover all the fascinating ways we use chemistry in our daily lives, as you are shown how fireworks get their color, why diapers are so absorbent, and what makes a car go! This program will be held at the Johnnie Arolfo Civic Center. Ages: 6-11 RSVP www.leaguecitylibrary.org

TEEN CRITTER CRAFTERNOON  BIRDHOUSES

June 23 • 5-6pm @ Helen Hall Library - Susan Mathews Theater Critter Crafternoon Create animal-themed crafts! Ages: 12-18 RSVP www.leaguecitylibrary.org

THE ART OF STORYTELLING

June 24 • 10-11am @ Helen Hall Library - Susan Mathews Theater The Art of Storytelling Join us on June 24th for an Art and Storytelling experience with author and illustrator, Candace Teague. Create origami bookmarks while immersing yourself in the dark winter short stories of her Anthology created by ten different authors. Registration is required at the Adult reference desk or call 281554-1101. Ages: For adults RSVP www.leaguecitylibrary.org

STEAM FOR TWEENS: FLUSH, THEN WHAT?

June 24 •2- 2:45pm @ Helen Hall Library - Susan Mathews Theater STEAM for Tweens: Flush, then what? What is wastewater? Come meet the City of League City Wastewater Department and learn about this taboo topic! RSVP www.leaguecitylibrary.org

PARENTS NIGHT OUT CODE NINJAS LEAGUE CITY

June 25 • 6:30-9:30 pm You deserve a night on the town. Meanwhile, your kids want to play and have fun!

Puzzles, Pizza and Games like Roblox and Among Us $25 per child www.codeninjas.com/tx-league-city

SENSORY FRIENDLY EVENTS @ SPACE CENTER HOUSTON

June 25• 6-9pm Space Center Houston invites people of all ages diagnosed with conditions such as, but not limited to, autism spectrum disorder and sensory processing disorder, to explore science and space exploration in a reduced sensory environment.

Sensory Friendly Events, presented by United Airlines, provides a sensorysupportive setting including modified lighting, music and sound effects. The number of tickets are limited for this exclusive event to allow visitors to enjoy Space Center Houston in a sensory friendly atmosphere without large crowds.

Visitors can participate in special educational activities operated by instructors who are trained to accommodate guests with sensory sensitivities. There also will be a designated quiet room.To accommodate more families, we offer Sensory Friendly Event tickets at the special lower price of $15.95 and children three years and younger get in free. www.spacecenter.org/event/sensory-friendly

TEEN GAME ON

June 28 • 4:30 - 6pm @ Helen Hall Library - Susan Mathews Theater Game On Drop in to play online-based games like Jackbox and Among Us with other teens! Please Note: Smart phones or tablets with internet access are needed to participate with online-based games. Ages: 12-18 RSVP www.leaguecitylibrary.org

TEEN PURRFECT PAINTING

June 29 • 5 - 6:30pm @ Helen Hall Library - Susan Mathews Theater Purrfect Painting Learn how to paint your favorite feline friend! Ages: 12-18 RSVP www.leaguecitylibrary.org

EVERY STITCH WAY

June 30 • 1-3pm @ Helen Hall Library - Susan Mathews Theater From 1 to 3 p.m., in the Library Theater. Those who enjoy knitting, crocheting and needlework are welcome to come to the library and join this group, which meets every other Wednesday. Please contact Darla Rance for information. www.leaguecitylibrary.org

WILD THINGS ZOOFARI

June 30 • 2-2:45pm and 3:30-4:15pm @ Civic Center Wild Things Zoofari Students will have a blast learning about animal behaviors and habitats. As future change makers they will see how they can be a part of wildlife conservation. This program will be held at the Johnnie Arolfo Civic Center.

Ages: 6-11 RSVP www.leaguecitylibrary.org

Virtual FUN!

Ongoing Online Activities!

VIRTUAL CAMPOUT WITH SPACE CENTER HOUSTON

June 5 • 6:00 - 9:00 pm (see website for future dates) Grab your camping gear and head to the backyard because the night sky is calling us to camp out! During this unique time, Space Center Houston is hosting Virtual Campouts. This exciting program allows guests who would like to experience Space Center Houston’s Camp-In program but are unable to visit the center. Stargaze and explore the stars with us in real time. Use household items to make science come to life through engaging hands-on activities. Tour our space artifacts virtually with our app. Ordinarily, Space Center Houston’s Campouts are paid programs. We recognize the financial difficulties the COVID-19 crisis has created for many people, and we want everyone to be able to participate and enjoy these educational and fun programs without price being a barrier. As a result, we are offering this Campout to anyone who would like to participate and ask you pay whatever you are comfortable paying. Please enter the amount you are able to pay per person. If you are not able to pay, please enter “0” in the blank during registration. We are excited to have you join us for this Virtual Campout! Please register at least 24 hours before the event. We can’t wait to see you under the stars! www.spacecenter.org/education-programs/overnight-experiences/ virtual-campout

LET’S MAKE ART! ATHOME ART MAKING

Let’s make art! Use downloadable step-by-step instructions and follow along with how to videos featuring artists and educators as they guide you in fun and exciting art making activities to do at your home with your family. www.mfah.org/programs/families

FAMILY ACTIVITY BOOKS

Enjoy family time with a museum twist! Families can create and discover together with printable books that feature coloring sheets, search activities, and drawing exercises inspired by works of art in the MFAH collections. www.mfah.org/programs/families

ONLINE CHILDREN’S NATURE JOURNAL

Feb 8, 15, 22, 29•11:00am-11:30am Explore nature and have fun writing about what is discovered. Challenges are posted to Instagram every Friday by 11am. • Age: All ages • Helen Hall Library www.leaguecitylibrary.org

VIRTUAL FUN FOR ALL AGES WITH HARRIS COUNTY LIBRARIES

Online activities for all ages! Take and Make Valentine Heart, teen crafts, baby and toddler story times, Pictionary, Anime Club, treasure hunts, trivia, sing and sketch and more! Check out this month’s calendar for details. www.hcpl.net/events

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON ALL TIME ACCESS

Get ready to see the museum from a whole new digital landscape! All-Time Access allows everyone to experience the museum from anywhere, anytime.

3D Virtual Field Trips are now available for How Does It Work? We’ve got a few questions to get you registered and then you can immediately begin your adventure! Sign Up: www.cmhouston.org

FORT BEND CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY CENTER VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE!

Educator Moments, 3D Field Trips The Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center opens is ready to welcome visitors virtually! The educators bring their warm personalities onto your screen with the launch of “Educator Moments” on the Discovery Center’s Facebook and YouTube channel with art projects, science experiments, demonstrations, storytimes and more. Plus, you can now visit us from home! Explore the Discovery Center’s first Matterport 3D Field Trip! www.childrensdiscoveryfb.org

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Bay Area Raceway

www.bayarearaceway.com (281)337-7223 Arcade, Go-Karts, and laser tag.

Dave & Busters

www.daveandbusters.com (281)709-0600 Full service bar and menu, arcade, billiards, bowling, dance dance revolution, and sports tv.

Gatti’s Pizza

www.gattispizza.com (281)480-4800 Buffet, and over 6,000 square feet of the latest video and redemption games.

Main Event

www.mainevent.com (281)332-4500 State-of-the-art bowling, multi-level laser tag, gravity ropes adventures courses, billiards, video games, arcade games, delicious food, and a full bar.

Texas Entertainment Xperience

www.texasentertainmentxperience.com (409) 316-9335 Action-packed with attractions, featuring go-karts, trampoline park, ropes course, skating rink, arcade games, party rooms and more!

Urban Air

www.urbanairtrampolinepark.com/locations/ texas/pearland (281) 206-4681 More than just a trampoline park, we’ve got classic trampolines, climbing walls, basketball, obstacle courses and more!

Funcity Sk8

www.funcitysk8.com (281)332-4211 Offers: Mobile laser tag, roller skating, kidz pit, arcade, and café.

It’z Food & Fun

www.itzusa.com (281)998-2424 Bowling, bumper cars, video and redemption games, and buffet.

Kemah Boardwalk

www.kemahboardwalk.com (877)285-3624 Rides and other amusement attractions, multiple restaurants, multiple shops, and a variety of live music/entertainment.

Jumping World

www.jumpingworldusa.com (281)724-0760 Multiple jumping attractions, 2 dodge ball courts, toddler court, slam dunk court, water walking ball, video game arcade, and snack bar.

Top Golf

www.topgolf.com (281)406-3176 Offers 100+ climate-controlled hitting bays, fullservice restaurant & bars, rooftop terrace with fire pit, over 200 HDTVs and free Wifi.

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