All About Kids - May 2019

ALL ABOUT KIDS

ALL ABOUT KIDS Our children are our world and there’s not much we wouldn’t do to give them the future they deserve. We strive to keep them healthy, happy, and safe. Sometimes our busy lives get in the way of knowing everything we’d like about the local businesses and organizations that serve our families. Each year, Do South® partners with the best of the best, to bring you information you need from public and private education opportunities, to specialized healthcare, to exciting activities and entertainment to keep your kids

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active and entertained all year long!

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1st Serve 479.649.8815 arkansasfca.org Your child will learn basic tennis skills, play games, enjoy being part of a team and experience a week full of FUN! Each court will have high school or college age tennis instructors that will lead each age group in many fun activities. There are three week-long sessions available, and all sessions will be held at the Fort Smith Athletic Club in Fort Smith, Arkansas. To sign up, go to ArkansasFCA.org.

Arkansas Pediatric Therapy has been providing physical, occupational and speech therapy to the River Valley and surrounding areas since 2001 by therapists with over 20 years of experience. APT’s therapists are trained in the latest treatment approaches and work closely with families and physicians to provide the best treatment available. Our caring therapists provide exceptional treatment in a fun, child-friendly environment. Free transportation available to current Arkansas Medicaid recipients.

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Come join us for the 14th annual FCA 1st Serve tennis camp!

7320 Rogers Ave, Ste. 25, Fort Smith, Arkansas 479.471.1290 aptkids.net

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In a recently published Morningstar report, researchers drew upon data from the Federal Reserve Bank’s “Survey of Consumer Finances” and the Sallie Mae/Ipsos survey “How America Saves for College” to create savings simulations comparing 529 plans to ordinary savings accounts. The researchers found that utilizing the 529 plans would increase the amount available for college by roughly 25% though superior investment earnings compared with ordinary savings accounts. Full usage of these plans could have created an additional $237 billion without any additional saving contributions! What kind of college savings plan are you using? Speak with an Arvest Wealth professional

479.709.7440 (Fort Smith) 479.474.3399 (Van Buren) baptisthealthfortsmithvanburen.com

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Amy Michalek: AR Ins. License 17562051 479.573.1102 / amichalek@arvest.com Jesica Campbell: AR Ins. License 18529693 479.573.1430 / jcampbell1@arvest.com

Baptist Health’s pediatric doctors provide a full range of quality services to keep children and adolescents healthy.

Our pediatric care team is dedicated to making children and parents as comfortable as possible, providing a welcoming environment with friendly, caring staff. Whether it’s an annual check-up or treatment for a serious illness, our pediatricians take your child’s health as seriously as you do. We offer a variety of pediatric care services, including newborn and infant care, school and sports physicals, as well as immunizations and screenings. To find a Baptist Health pediatrician near you, call 1-888-BAPTIST.

for more information.

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6121 S. Zero, Fort Smith, Arkansas 725 S. 48th Street, Springdale, Arkansas 479.648.3483 / 479.756.5511 burtonpools.com

104 North 13th, Van Buren, Arkansas 479.474.7767 art-ed.org

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The Center for Art and Education, for over 40 years, is at What other product can bring a family together, turn special

the heart of our creative community. Our mission is creating

moments into lasting memories, offer good, clean fun for years

art experiences to inspire personal growth and community

to come, and improve your health, all without leaving the

well-being. We believe arts education is vital to personal

comfort of your own backyard? We all know the family that

development, self–expression, and academic success. As

spends thousands of dollars on family vacations that require

CAE continues its work to create a new space in downtown

months of planning, but then they’re over in the blink of an

Historic Van Buren, AR, anyone can get involved at the center

eye. Invest in a swimming pool to provide those moments of

and experience art. Come visit CAE or contact us for more

family fun, and you’ll find you never need to go anywhere

information about our programs, calendar of events, and how

else. Call Burton Pools & Spas today — we are your source for

you can get involved. Creating art experiences!

backyard fun!

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4300 Rogers Ave, Ste. 15, Fort Smith, Arkansas 479.785.3277 centerforhearing.net

3205 Jenny Lind Road, Fort Smith, Arkansas 479.785.2501 fortsmithschools.org From unmanned aerial systems programming to unforgettable

Protecting your child’s hearing begins with monitoring the

kindergarten trips to the farm, Fort Smith Public Schools

noise levels they are exposed to. If you must shout for your

provides incredible opportunities and strong instruction for

child to hear you over their activities, the noise is too loud.

each of the almost 15,000 students in 19 neighborhood

Limit the time your child spends in noisy places and provide

elementary schools, four junior high schools, two senior

hearing protection when the noise can’t be reduced. If

high schools, one alternative learning center and one adult

your child participates in noisy activities, have their hearing

education center. With nationally recognized schools,

tested annually. Be aware of hearing loss symptoms such

students, educators and organizations, Fort Smith Public

as ringing in the ears, if their speech sounds muffled or

Schools are always the best choice. For information, visit

difficult to understand, or if they experience temporary

www.fortsmithschools.org.

hearing difficulty after a noisy activity. Contact us today for

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more information!

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1601 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, Arkansas 479.784.2787 fsram.org RAM facilitates nationally and internationally recognized traveling exhibitions and rotating exhibits by local and regional artists. In addition to ongoing exhibitions, the museum offers classes for children and adults, lectures, opening receptions,

FUMC is passionate about God, family, friendships, and

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children’s art camps, galas, free Saturday programming,

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after school programs and artist-led workshops. Several of

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The museum offers facility rentals and a specialty gift shop

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featuring one-of-a-kind items created by local and regional

journey, no matter where on that journey you find yourself.

artists. Want to know more about what all we have to offer?

Please get in touch if we can be of help or if you have any

Give us a call at 479.784.2787 or email info@fsram.org. See

questions. Call 479.782.5068 or visit fsfumc.org.

you at the museum!

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200Street, N. 15th Street 200 N. 15th Fort Smith, Arkansas 479.782.5068 479.782.5068 fsfumc.org fsfumc.org

questions. Call 479.782.5068 or visit fsfumc.org.

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5111 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, Arkansas 479.452.9999 2203 S. Promenade Blvd, Rogers, Arkansas 479.986.0700 greatamericancookies.com

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3304 South M Street, Fort Smith, Arkansas 479.785.4677 kistlercenter.org The Gregory Kistler Treatment Center, Inc. has been caring for families for over 40 years. When Wayne and Betty Kistler’s

Great American Cookies set the standard for gourmet cookie

son, Gregory, was injured in an automobile accident at the

sales in shopping centers nationwide. Our first store opened

age of six, he sustained a traumatic brain injury. Several years

in 1977 in Atlanta, and we’ve been proudly offering freshly

later, the Kistler’s granddaughter, Michelle, was born with

baked cookies, brownies and cookie cakes ever since. All of

spina bifida. The Kistler family realized Fort Smith needed a

our cookies and brownies begin with carefully tested recipes,

center that could provide specialized rehabilitative services

highly controlled production and the finest ingredients. Each

for children and provide emotional support for parents. The

of our premium treats is handcrafted and baked fresh daily in

Center offers physical, occupational, speech-language, and

our store. From our signature cookie cakes to our deliciously

aquatic therapy to children. It is a certified provider for the

rich brownies, Great American Cookies takes the time to do

Autism Waiver program for children 18 months to 5 years

it right. The end results are the finest fresh-baked products –

and is a certified provider for children and adults in the

perfect for every occasion and celebration.

Community Employment Support Waiver program.

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Founded on the strength of a generations-old family recipe,

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Harvest Time Academy is excited to announce its launch into Junior High! Each student in 5th – 8th grades will receive a Chromebook for school use. Junior High includes the same excellence in academics, with electives that encourage students’ interests in music, technology, athletics, and art.

Harvest Time Academy is a Christian Preschool, Elementary, and Junior High School! At HTA, our teachers are Godly role models who help ground students in God’s Word, challenging them academically, and preparing them to use their God-given talents as they discover God’s plan for their lives.

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3300 Briarcliff Avenue, Fort Smith, Arkansas 479.646.6003 htacademy.net

223 South 14th Street, Fort Smith, Arkansas 479.783.6798 icschoolfs.org Immaculate Conception Catholic School, following the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary, develops the whole child, instills Gospel values, inspires a love of learning, and promotes academic excellence in a diverse nurturing community. We believe the hallmark of quality education is learning and the appreciation of learning. Therefore, the teachers and the administrators of the Immaculate Conception Catholic School (preschool through 6th grade), in partnership with parents, pledge themselves to achieve and maintain professional and personal excellence to share knowledge, develop useful skills, teach Catholic doctrine, and instill a high Christian value system that reflects Christ-like attitudes. Ask about our summer programs!

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314 S. 17th Street, Fort Smith, Arkansas 479.782.1444 lpgkids.com Learn, Play, Grow Children's Therapy Services is an

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outpatient pediatric therapy provider conveniently located

2717 South 74th Street, Fort Smith, Arkansas 479.573.3799 passmoreplasticsurgery.com

at the corner of Rogers Avenue and 17th! We offer physical,

Without a doubt, your baby brought changes to your life…

occupational, and speech therapy services to children of all

and your body. To regain your pre-pregnancy shape, consider

ages, diagnoses, and abilities, in a relaxed patient-focused,

an individually designed Mommy Makeover. Procedures

family-centered setting. We offer both ongoing and short-

performed by the skilled hands of Dr. Ann Passmore, can

term therapy programs provided by therapists who have a

lift, enhance, and reshape those areas that could use a little

passion for working with children. We accept most forms

more or a little less. Call for an appointment and learn about

of insurance and payment, including Arkansas Medicaid,

surgical and non-surgical options for every body and budget.

Oklahoma SoonerCare, TRICARE, BCBS, United Healthcare, and private pay. Call to schedule your tour, or to make an appointment today!

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At River Valley Pediatric Dentistry, it is our great pleasure to help nurture the gift of a healthy smile at the earliest part of your child’s development. The knowledge this gift will be shared for a lifetime, strengthens our commitment to provide the best care possible. Dr. Lawrence and Dr. Ciesla received specialized education in pediatric dentistry and our staff is well trained in children’s dentistry. We have a combined total experience of 40 years in doctor treatment and over 250 years in employee experience. Our practice is focused on meeting the oral healthcare needs of infants, children,

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3421 Old Greenwood Road Fort Smith, Arkansas 479.783.4182 rvpd.org

7301 Rogers Ave, 4th Floor, Fort Smith, Arkansas 479.314.8030 rmfrfsm@rmhcofarkoma.org Looking for an opportunity to get involved? Every year, RMHC of Arkoma helps over 400 children from Fort Smith and the surrounding area stay close to their family and to the care they desperately need. Unexpected hospital stays are stressful enough without worrying about where mom and dad will sleep, eat or shower. You can help alleviate these uncertainties by volunteering at the Ronald McDonald Family Room inside Mercy Hospital.

adolescents and persons with special needs in a safe, fun and positive environment.

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1009 Museum Way, Bentonville, Arkansas 479.696.9280 amazeum.org

615 N. Plaza Drive, Suite C Van Buren, Arkansas 479.209.1274 or 479.806.4914 thepediatricpromisecenter.com

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Make the Scott Family Amazeum in Bentonville your destination for family fun this summer. Spend a few hours

The Pediatric Promise Center is a pediatric therapy clinic

or a day exploring hands-on, interactive exhibits that connect

servicing Western Arkansas. We provide excellent care to

science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) to the

patients from birth to twenty-one years of age. We offer

world around us and discover something new. The Amazeum

speech, occupational and physical therapy services. Our

is a great place for a pit stop during a bike ride, hike or run

primary focus is to give your child the best therapy service

on the trails around Bentonville. It’s only a short distance

possible, while sharing vital information with you to further

from Bentonville’s Downtown Square. The Amazeum is open

improve your child's progress in their therapy sessions. We

10 am to 5 pm Monday, Wednesday through Saturday, and

care about every child's well-being, which is why we take

1 to 5 pm on Sunday. The museum is closed on Tuesdays.

the time to implement individualized treatment plans,

Admission is $9.50 for adults and children 2 and older.

develop individualized goals, and adapt to your child's needs.

Currently enrolling OT, PT, and ST patients for Summer 2019.

Our Fort Smith location opens August 1, 2019!

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A child will make love stronger, days shorter,

clothes shabbier, the past forgotten and the future worth living for.

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nights longer, bankroll smaller, home happier,

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5210 Grand Ave, Fort Smith, Arkansas 479.788.7780 academics.uafs.edu/rwg/summer-camps SciTech camps at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith are the perfect summer activity for students interested in technology, engineering, robotics, and computer science. Each camp is specifically designed to introduce different areas of science and technology with hands-on projects and a whole lot of fun!

Camp fees include all project materials, a t-shirt, and snacks.

Separate camps are offered for students in grades 4-6, 7-8, and 9-11. For more information, contact Amanda Seidenzahl at amanda.seidenzahl@uafs.edu or 479-788-7780 or go to academics.uafs.edu/rwg/summer-camps to register.

2101 Dallas St, Fort Smith, Arkansas 808 S. Broadway St, Poteau, Oklahoma 479.782.3021 udoujorthodontics.com Udouj Orthodontics has provided orthodontic excellence in a friendly and compassionate atmosphere since 1972! Our staff takes the time to get to know each patient and makes appointments fun! Utilizing the latest technological advances to ensure you receive the most effective care possible, we offer comprehensive orthodontic treatment for children, teens and adults, including early interceptive and growth modification treatment, as well as treatment with fixed braces.

From traditional metal brackets and wires to tooth colored appliances, we design your orthodontic treatment to suit your lifestyle and preferences, and also offer ceramic braces and clear aligners. Schedule your appointment today and let us

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help you create a beautiful, healthy smile!

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2221 Pointer Trail East, Van Buren, Arkansas 479.474.7942 vbsd.us The Van Buren School District is home to nearly 6,000 students

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all with unique abilities, passions, and needs. Our goal is to provide an environment in which children can learn, thrive, and reach their fullest potential. At every level, students have opportunities for hands-on learning, such as gardening, STEM, and fine arts programming. Our reputation for excellence extends to the classroom, field, and beyond. Students also have access to technology and vast course options, designed to ready them for the next step in their journey. Learn more about Van Buren and how to unleash your Pointer Potential!

Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @VBSDPointers.

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P.O. Box 3431, Fort Smith, Arkansas Camp Director: Mike Kiefer 479.782.8822 wecarefoundationfs@gmail.com “Until There’s A Cure, We Care” is the motto of the We Care Foundation, a local nonprofit organization focused on assisting families who have a child with cancer or a related blood disorder. We encourage children affected to attend Camp Dream Street, a free summer camp dedicated to children ages 6-16 with cancer, hemophilia, sickle cell anemia or other blood disorders, July 7-12, at Subiaco Academy!

Camp Dream Street focuses on giving kids a stress free, fun environment. Activities include swimming, canoeing, wall climbing, archery, photography, arts and crafts, fishing and more! Even though camp is only one week long, campers develop lasting friendships and memories of a lifetime.