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3 Nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit
Lemonade Day encourages kids to start a business
10 love lessons for the entire family
Four area ice arenas offer programs for all ages
Develop a healthier, holistic lifestyle
4 To the moon and back
5 Learn to ice skate
7 New barre3 studio opens in Lyndhurst
8 Mommy Chronicles
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Nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit
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Lemonade Day program teaches students how to start their own business
perating a lemonade stand
is, for many Americans,
the earliest introduction
to business. Lemonade Day is a
national experiential education program that builds on that tradition by
incorporating lessons on goal setting,
budgeting, borrowing and repaying
start up funds, and calculating profit.
Add in estimating quantity, counting change, cooperating in a team,
and presenting a business case to an
investor, and you have a rich experience that meets academic requirements in several subjects, combined
with a real-life business experience.
In the Solon schools, The Young
Innovator’s Society added a STEM
component by incorporating design
and fabrication of stands in a partnership with CWRU’s fabrication
lab. Middle school aged participants
gathered requirements from their
younger counterparts and then developed the stands, which were rolled
out at a baseball tournament at Solon
Community Park. Solon Mayor,
Susan Drucker, was a champion for
the program, performing a ribbon
cutting ceremony and welcoming the
young entrepreneurs to a city council
meeting following the event for a
“teach back.”
Michael Otterman is now an
eighth grader in Solon who has
continued to pursue entrepreneurial ideas with a STEM focus. “I
am currently proving out a method
to remove toxins from fish in
the natural environment. We are
implementing it in our first stream
location in March on a US government site." His brother Stephen, who
also participated in Lemonade Day
has pursued numerous other market
opportunities, selling 3D smiley face
charms he created in the Fab Lab
and bracelets he made by hand. “I
like going around and telling people
about our stand,” says Stephen.
At University School, Lemonade
Day is an after school club for elementary students and in the middle
school, boys can choose eClub in entrepreneurship. In this club, the boys
start a microbusiness and the club
culminates with an evening marketplace after a major speaker event at
the school, The Celebration of Youth
Entrepreneurship in April.
Michael Faeges ran Lucky Lemons with his friends Lleyton Dahm
and Abraham Paik. Lucky Lemons
operated at Ursuline College one
afternoon during exam week. The
boys donated a portion of their
profits to the college to help reconstruction efforts after a tornado
destroyed the school’s gym. A sixth
grader now, Michael is excited to
start eClub this month. Another
club participant, Cameron Phillips
reported "being a part of the Lemonade Day program really showed me
the hard work that goes into being
an entrepreneur. It also helped me
to sharpen my problem solving and
management skills." Cameron and
his little brother operated Legacy
Lemonade at Giant Eagle, attracting
customers by playing music on their
violin and cello.
Another musical duo, two Shaker
students applied their Lemonade
Day lessons this year to start a mobile hot chocolate business in their
neighborhood. Nick Voysey, and
his friend Thomas, from Shaker’s
Onaway Elementary featured James
Bond theme music they played
on trumpet and saxophone when
they sold lemonade at the corner of
Shaker and Cortland in June. Now
in sixth grade, the boys started Paint
Cap Refreshments. “Their busy
schedules and a freezing cold and
snowy winter hindered their efforts (and profits) but it was a direct
result of Lemonade Day,” said Mrs.
Voysey.
Lemonade Day is a national,
experiential education program that
teaches children about starting and
operating a business through the example of a lemonade stand. Started
in Houston, TX in 2007, Lemonade
Day was brought to Northeast Ohio
in 2011 by The Burton D. Morgan
Foundation and University School’s
Young Entrepreneur Institute. Additional funding is provided by the
KeyBank Foundation and the Knight
Foundation. There is no cost to participate in Lemonade Day, due to the
generosity of our funding partners.
“Lemonade Day is a great way
to get young kids excited about
entrepreneurship,” said University
School’s Jessie Jones, Regional
Director of Lemonade Day Northeast Ohio. “These are valuable life
lessons no matter what your career.”
The program is taught in the classroom and afterschool through partnerships with over 40 schools and
organizations. In 2015 it is projected
to reach 2,500 students in five counties across northeast Ohio. Partners
include large and small public,
private and parochial schools, and
organizations such as Girl Scouts,
Junior Achievement, and Cuyahoga
County Public Library.
New for this year, families can
sign up by registering online through
Facebook or at lemonadedayneo.
TASTE
org/registration. The free materials
will be available at several pick-up
locations, and young entrepreneurs
who submit business results after
completing the program are eligible
to win prizes.
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To The Moon And Back
10 love lessons for the whole family
first and foremost. Unfortunately, if
the parents can't model this, the children are not likely to learn it, at least
not from them. So, take good care of
you first, and then take good care of
your brood. Love yourself and care
for yourself so you can best love others and care for others.
Personalize "I love you" for each
family member. Childhood nicknames can create affectionate moments in later years. If calling your
child by a nickname will offend, even
in private, then express the sentiment
in whatever way the recipient will
hear you best. Forget how you want
to say it, and opt for what will garner
the most positive response from your
child.
Don't forget, "We all love you."
Get in the habit of speaking for the
whole family. A family is a "we,"
and love goes at the center of this
complex constellation. This does not
mean your toddler, teen, or college
grad will always be eager to express
emotion. So go ahead and be the
voice of the whole family, as needed.
Then, once you have spoken for all,
By Christina Katz
I
f love is a language, then
teach your family members to
become conversant. According
to Gary D. Chapman in his book, The
Five Love Languages, people experience love in five ways. We experience
love through words of affirmation,
by spending quality time together, by
receiving gifts, by performing acts of
service, or through physical touch.
According to Chapman, every person
on Earth has a primary "language of
love."
Which acts of love make you feel
seen, appreciated, and cherished?
What about your spouse and the kids?
We can all learn to communicate
what we like and need to our family
members, so everyone can get their
needs met and no one has to end up
feeling misunderstood or neglected.
Here are 10 ways to increase family
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let even a begrudging nod of agreement be enough.
Love life and it will love your
family back. Your attitude towards
life is either going to inspire or haunt
your family. You may think you are
being realistic, but if you constantly
chorus that life isn't fair, that money
doesn't grow on trees, and oh well,
it could have been worse, your kids
are going to grow up expecting life
to let them down. Sure, life can be
a bumpy ride sometimes, but never
forget that it's unconditional love and
positive encouragement from the
people we love most that makes the
challenges more bearable.
Spend quality time with each
person in the family. Love should
never be a competition. My daughter
loves to spend daddy-daughter time
with my husband, and I'm glad she
does. They have the things they like
to do together, like watching slapstick
comedy shows on TV or going out
to their favorite breakfast place. And
my daughter and I have our favorite
things to do like watching chick flicks
or going shopping. Be sure to carve
out quality time with every family
member, including your spouse.
Teach kids to be caring to others.
Teach kids how to make thoughtful gestures that make the most of
their talents. Or get them out of the
house and involved in assisting a
good cause. If family members have
trouble expressing care to each other,
maybe they will have an easier time
expressing affection and concern outside the family. If having you around
seems to make them less charitable,
then let another trusted adult guide
them.
Hug your family members at
every age. It has been scientifically
proven that hugging lowers blood
pressure and reduces stress, so what
more of an excuse do you need? If
your older kids try to brush you off,
tell them you have to hug them - it's
for their good health. And, of course,
encourage kids to receive hugs when
they are struggling emotionally, so
they don't become habitual sufferers.
Squeeze in small gestures of love.
Find little ways to express physical
touch, especially for those family
members who try to shirk it. Squeeze
a shoulder, pat a knee, rumple some
hair, kiss your hand and then pat their
cheek. And mix it up a little. It's
when affection becomes rote that
teens roll their eyes at you and groan.
So, get creative and say it like you
mean it. Catch them when they least
expect it, and they won't have time to
duck away.
When it comes to love and affection, you can't always get what you
want, but if you try consistently, you
will find there are plenty of opportunities in any given day to acknowledge and appreciate the most important people in your life.
Appreciate the attempt. Remember that there is no such thing
as perfect families. Also remind
yourself that sometimes love will
flow more readily and easily between
family members than other times.
And when a family member tries to
do something genuinely kind or nice,
try to appreciate the sentiment behind
the gesture. Don’t let them be teased
or called names for expressing affection. Love is a sign of strength, not
weakness.
Encourage family members to
express what they need and want.
You can’t give people what they need
and want if they don’t know what that
is. Offer extra support to a family
member who can’t identify what she
needs and wants. Don’t let her always
sacrifice her opinion for whatever the
rest of the group wants. Every member of the family needs to know how
to dig deep and express her own point
of view. If you ask for wants and
needs, you’ll encourage every family
member to figure theirs out.
It’s not too late to learn to ice skate!
Four area ice arenas offer learn-to-skate programs and more
By Deanna Adams
W
inter may be almost over,
but it’s not too late to get
your kids out on the ice
to learn how to skate. In fact, ice
skating is not only great exercise for
all ages, it’s fun too.
“I don’t think there’s a specific age
when you need to learn to skate,”
says Sandra Draganoiu, learn-toskate coordinator at the Thornton
Park Ice Arena in Shaker Heights.
“We have some adults here who only
recently started to learn, and even
our recreation director, Alexandria
“Alex” Nichols, only started about
a year ago.” Draganoiu adds that
she in fact started a bit later in life,
“at age 10.” She fell in love with
the sport and later became a figure
skater for Disney on Ice, as well as a
coach, instructor, and choreographer.
Contrary to popular belief, ice
skating is not just a winter sport. In
addition, even if your child doesn’t
go on to figure skating, hockey, or
speed skating, the athletic skills
he or she can learn on the ice can
benefit other sport activities, such
as gymnastics, dance, softball and
others. Luckily, in this area, there
are several places to go to learn how
to ice skate.
Cleveland Heights
Community Center Ice Rink
Perhaps the biggest attraction here
is the new Olympic-sized arena,
called the North Rink, that is one
of the largest in the state and open
year round. There is also the South
Rink, which is smaller rink used for
ice skating six months out of the
year, then converts to a summer field
house (fitness center and gymnasium).
Judy Gruehl, learn-to-Skate
director, has been a part of this
community for decades. “I’ve been
here forever,” she says, laughing.
Gruehl is a former figure skater who
began teaching in 1973. She was
forced to hang up her skates after an
accident six years ago, but remains
the director, a position she began 12
years ago. “Ice skating can be a real
family event, we see everyone from
toddlers to seniors here.”
There are currently 12 instructors for classes in learn-to-skate that
includes Snow Plow Sam lessons
for 3 to 5 year olds, Youth Hockey
Squirt Division for 9 to 10 year olds,
as well as classes for adults. In addition, there is a figure skating club
and a speed skating club.
“We’re one of just a few that can
offer speed skating because we have
such a large rink,” Gruehl says.
“Anyone who’s a hockey or figure
skater, or just skates for fun, can try
speed skating. It’s quite popular.”
Four-week ice skating lessons
here range from $32 for residents, to
$40 for nonresidents. Skate rental is
$2.00. Private lessons range from $9
to $17 for 15-minute instruction.
“We are proof that ice skating is
not just a winter sport, but an active
sport that goes on all year,” Gruehl
says. “In fact, our busy season often
begins in February because people
are ready to get out of the house and
do something fun.”
Thornton Park Ice Arena
At this indoor, year-round rink,
children as young as 18 months can
get on the ice. “We have what we
call Baby Blades lessons for children up to 3 years,” says the Shaker
Heights learn-to-skate coordinator,
Sandra Draganoiu. “This is an interactive program where the coaches
use buckets and toys to keep it fun,
and so the children don’t think so
much about being on the slippery
ice! We include story time with that
as well.”
Six-week skate lessons range from
$60 for residents, $80 for nonresidents. Skate rental is $3. Thornton
Park is also home to the Shaker
Figure Skating Club. Draganoiu
emphasizes the importance of good
skate instructors. “I had great
coaches who were influential in my
becoming a coach in college at Kent
State. Then Disney on Ice took me
around the world for a couple years
which was a real learning tool for
me, both from a skating perspective,
and a coaching perspective.” She is
also a choreographer who coordinates and directs the annual Spring
Ice Spectacular, which will take
place on May 1 and 2. The theme
this year is the Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of
Fame, honoring the inductees and
will feature Katie McBeath, of Garfield Heights, who took home the
silver in the U.S. Collegiate Figure
Skating Championships last year.
The Thornton Park Ice Rink also
offers youth hockey, beginning with
the Mighty Mites for ages 4 to 6.
“We have a phenomenal hockey
program,” notes Draganoiu. “That
youth program is packed with talent
and led by hockey instructor and as-
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sistant manager, Max Ortolani,” The
Shaker Heights Hockey team are
2013 state champions.
C.E. ORR Ice Rink
Although this indoor rink, located
in the Memorial Park complex in
Euclid, is only open until the end of
March, it’s a popular destination for
ice skaters.” We have adult skaters
who grew up skating and/or playing
hockey and come here to skate recreationally,” says Ben Perpar, arena
manager. “Our majority of skaters,
however, are the middle school ages
because they are the ones taking lessons and joining the hockey teams.
Plus, we always have the 6th to 8th
graders as our core audience.” He
adds that their large multi-purpose
room and party room is used for
special events, group outings and
birthday parties.
The arena is home to several
hockey teams, such as the Euclid
Youth Hockey, Vikings Club Hockey
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Can you really huff and puff and blow a house
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Based on the popular TV series, MythBusters:
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By Jerry King
Can you drive a car without being able to see?
Compete to test how well you can drive “blind” while
someone else gives you directions.
"I made the mistake of telling him
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How long can you hang off the ledge of a building?
Find out if the muscles in your hands and arms
have the strength to hold you on the ledge long
enough to be rescued, like in the movies.
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The giant panda is one of the rarest
species on our planet. Shy, elusive
and gentle creatures, they once
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now, after centuries of human expansion and destruction of their habitat,
the giant pandas are on the brink of
extinction, with fewer than 1,600
remaining.
Pandas: The Journey Home, a
groundbreaking natural history film,
captures for the first time in 3D the
highly endangered giant pandas
living in Wolong National Nature
Reserve in the People’s Republic of
China.
The 40-minute large format film
follows the pandas at a significant
milestone in their history. After
decades of captive breeding, the
Wolong National Nature Reserve
has hit its target number of 300 giant pandas and now must tackle the
challenge of reintroducing breeding
populations of the species into the
wild.
Oxford Scientific Films was
granted permission to film the rare
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Develop a healthier, holistic lifestyle
at the new barre3 studio
By Laura Lytle
W
hen you’re tight on time between
work, family, fun and friends it can
be hard to focus on building a healthy
lifestyle. However, the new barre3 studio at
Legacy Village has the right balance of innovative
fitness classes, motivating staff, online resources
and holistic approach to helping everyone create a
better life.
A modern evolution of the ballet barre workout
created by fitness and wellness expert and author, Sadie Lincoln, barre3 offers a whole health
approach to wellness with smart, balanced and
incredibly effective workouts influenced by yoga
and Pilates and ballet barre strengthening. Onsite
childcare is also provided for moms and dads seeking better health.
“After trying barre3, I knew it was something I
had to bring to northeast Ohio. As both a fitness
system and whole-health philosophy, we help others to realize amazing, lasting results from a strong,
lean physique to a happy mindset,” said Liz Ferrante, the barre3 Cleveland - Legacy Village owner.
Certified instructors give encouraging support to
every class member and are trained with an array
of choreography modifications for an individual’s
strengths and weaknesses to maximize the workout
benefits. Each class incorporates functional movements with low-impact cardio to jumpstart the
metabolism and re-oxygenate the body.
“Our barre3 classes are great for men wanting to
train for the golf season by strengthening their core
muscles or for dedicated marathon runners wanting
to improve their running pace. And for those who
don’t think they can make the time to get into our
studio, we have numerous online workouts, nutritional recipes and engaging discussions,” added
Ferrante.
Nutritional guidance is also important to the holistic barre3 approach. Class discussions often are
focused on sensible, whole food recommendations
including delicious recipes available online and the
mobile app.
“In just five years, we’ve grown from a single
studio in Portland, Oregon to over 70 locations nationwide with more than 200 workouts streaming
online, a mobile app, book and DVD series,” said
Sadie Lincoln, creator and founder. “Our mission
is to make barre3 accessible to anyone, anywhere
with studios across the U.S. and abroad. Partnering with passionate entrepreneurs and health
advocates makes this possible.”
March begins another great partnership for
barre3 with Every Mother Counts, a nonprofit
organization dedicated to making pregnancy and
childbirth safe for every mother worldwide. Starting Monday, March 2 barre3 will provide clients
with free childcare at all studios nationwide the
first Monday of every month with a suggested
donation of $5 per child going to Every Mother
Counts.
Because barre3 encourages and supports new
moms returning to fitness after giving birth, the
Welcome Back Mama package includes three
months of unlimited studio classes, 10-class
childcare package, and an adorable barre3/Every
Mother Counts onesie, all for $350 with 10% of
the total price going to Every Mother Counts.
Classes at barre3 Cleveland – Legacy Village run
mornings and evenings, seven days a week with
onsite childcare available during many classes each
week.
For specific class schedules, program membership and childcare pricing, call 216-938-8556 or
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Diversity. Growth. Joy.
A Pre-K – 8th grade AMI Montessori program with
20 years of proven excellence, Cleveland Montessori
serves all aspects of a child’s development — social,
emotional, cognitive and spiritual. We invite you to
get to know us better and to see if we are a fit for
your family. Call to arrange a personal tour or join us
at our Winter Open House.
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Make time for father/daughter bonding
saw it as some sort of punishment,
not a fun night with her favorite guy.
Don’t get me wrong, she loves hanging out with her dad, but she was totally against the whole ‘having to put
on a dress and go to a stupid
dance’ part. Ever practical,
she thought the whole thing
was a stupid waste of money.
As if sharing some sort of
mind meld, my husband
shared the same sentiments,
pretty much word-for-word,
when I brought the idea up to him
first. There was no way either one
of them would willingly agree to
participate in such frivolity. I begged
them both to reconsider, sharing how
studies suggest daughters’ interactions with their fathers set up how
she’ll relate to all other men. My
husband wholeheartedly agreed, but
neither of them had any interest in
going to a silly dance, no matter how
I reasoned, begged or pleaded. In
the end, he and daughter number one
compromised by spending a Saturday at the ski slope, where they both
had a blast.
But daughter number two really
Mommy Chronicles
By Stacy Turner
A
s a family, we do lots of
activities together, like
bike rides, camping, and
paddling kayaks. And with two girls,
I spend lots of time engaged in girly
activities with them, from craft time
to Girl Scouts, girls’ nights to class
parties. But sometimes this leaves
my husband feeling like the odd man
out, literally.
Recognizing that they get plenty
of time with mom, but not much
time with just dad, we needed to do
something to change that. As if by
fate, a flyer came home from school
about a special father/daughter dance
recently. I had visions of my dear
husband escorting my happy, formalclad, giggling daughters out for a
special night. In my mind, this was
the greatest idea ever. Certainly one
we would all look back on with fond
memories. As a bonus, the ticket
price included super cute photos of
the special ‘date’ to remember it by.
It would be perfect.
Unfortunately, my eldest daughter
wanted to go to the dance. She loved
the idea of getting dressed up, having
a fancy hairdo, and going to a special
dance. So we bought the tickets and
picked out a fancy dress for her. She
even helped her dad choose
the perfect ensemble. I
convinced my husband how
special this would be. My
offer to provide a corsage
and boutonniere, was poopooed, so I gave up, secure
in the knowledge that at
least I’d get a cute photo of the
happy couple. On the night of the
dance, they got spiffed up, took their
tickets, and headed out the door. It
was a blow to dear-old-dad’s ego,
however, to learn she only wanted
to go because all her friends were
going. Afterwards, he said it was just
like high school -- his date dancing
with friends while he sat making
small talk with the other guys who
had also been ditched. I think the
lesson here is that when you’re a parent, you need to keep your ego and
your expectations in check. Live and
learn, I guess. At least we got a cute
photo out of the deal.
Fine Arts Association
sponsors events
Annual Minority
Scholarship Benefit
March 14 • 7 p.m.
An evening of outstanding
entertainment, a student art
exhibition and great food. $15/
general admission, includes postperformance reception. Proceeds benefit the Sarah Weeden
Richardson Minority Scholarship
Fund.
The Fine Arts Association
38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby
440-951-7500
www.fineartsassociation.org
iPhone Camera Workshop
March 28 • 1–4 p.m.
Adults and teens, ages 14+
will learn how to take awesome
pictures with the iPhone’s builtin camera. The iPhone 4 or
later running on iOS7 or later
required. Snacks and coffee
incl. in workshop fee. Cost: $30.
Register in advance.
The Fine Arts Association
38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby
440-951-7500
www.fineartsassociation.org
Egyptian Sands:
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It may be cold outside, but it’s
warm inside at The Children’s
Museum of Cleveland annual sand
exhibit! Egyptian Sands: Families
Exploring Ancient Egypt in now
open and will remain on display to
the public through April 12, 2015.
Children and their families will
travel back in time to explore
ancient Egyptian family life by
writing their name in hieroglyphics in the Scribe House, preparing a
meal in the Courtyard of an Adobe
Home, fishing on the Nile or by
building and exploring a Pyramid.
Cleveland's own Carl Jara, one of
the nation's top sand artists, will
also return to create another of his
one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Special
themed programs and workshops
will be offered throughout the duration of the exhibit.
Offering a variety of hands-on,
family-oriented exhibits and programming, The Children's Museum
of Cleveland is northeast Ohio’s
only destination and resource for
young children 0 to 8 years old,
parents and caregivers to engage in
fun, innovative, interactive play that
accelerates the child's creativity, development and education. The Children's Museum is located at 10730
Euclid Avenue in University Circle.
and is open daily 10 am to 4:45 pm.
Regular admission is $8.00 for children and adults and free for infants
11 months and younger.
For more information visit www.
ClevelandChildrensMuseum.org.
Ice skating (from page 5)
and the Euclid Blade and Edge
Figure Skating Club. The staff states
that instructors can get even the
clumsiest beginner up and gliding
in no time. Normal open skate
hours are Tuesday from 7:30 to 9
p.m., Friday from 8 to 9:30 p.m. and
Saturday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The
learn-to-skate program here is an
eight-week session costing $45 for
residents and $60 for nonresidents.
Weekends are available for birthday
parties, $35 for reserved room, $3
per skater for an hour and a half.
Reservations are required.
Perpar says there is always a staff
member on the ice to supervise
and help if anyone falls. While he
encourages parents to go on the ice
with their kids, “if the parent doesn’t
know how to skate, then falls while
holding their hand, the child will
fall, too! So that might be detrimental to their safety. Our guards do
a great job in helping prevent any
accidents.”
He adds, “Of course, lessons aren’t
required, but it’s always a good idea
so your child will become comfortable and more confident on the ice.”
Two upcoming events here will be
the St. Patrick’s Day skate party on
Tuesday, March 17, where wearers
of green will get $3 admission. And
their Season Closer, a free event
open to the public, on March 31st
from 7:30 – 9 p.m.
“It’s great that there are several
skating rinks available in the area,”
says Draganoiu. “When you have
that communal interest, we can all
work together to create a better environment and that benefits everyone
in the community. You meet great
people skating and they become like
an extended family.”
Mentor Ice Arena
With two large rinks and a smaller
studio rink, the Mentor Ice Arena
is a popular place for ice skaters of
all ages. Many adult residents who
frequented the arena as kids, now
bring their children to the facility to
learn the sport.
There are a myriad of activities for
those who love to sail on the ice—or
have been thinking about it. Among
the scheduled classes include: LearnTo-Skate sessions (next series begins
March 3) that range from basic, to
junior and freestyle, to teens and
adults. Other programs include a
Home School Skate from 10:30 am–
noon every Thursday through April;
Skate On In open skate sessions
daily through April; All Day Skate
Camps on Monday, March 16 and
April 6–10. For the very little ones,
there is a Play Date on Ice every Friday through April 24 for ages 6 and
under. The venue also hosts birthday
parties, as well as larger rink parties
for large groups.
“Children can begin learning the
sport as young as age three,” notes
Colleen Thomas, skating director.
“There are 15 instructors for the
Learn-To-Skate sessions, which
includes hockey.”
In fact, interest in hockey has
grown through the years and the
Mentor Ice Arena is a great place to
start. The Tot Hockey and Instructional Hockey programs are for
beginners, starting at age 6 and the
arena offers weekly hockey camps
from June 1 through August 15. In
addition, there is an Adult Open
Hockey program and the Mentor
Youth Hockey Booster Club.
Figure skaters can hone their skills
by signing up for weekly figure skating camps to be held June 1–August
15 or by becoming a member of the
Mentor Figure Skating Club or the
Mentor Ice Diamonds Synchronized
Skating Teams.
So whether you are an aspiring
skater, or someone who hasn’t been
inside an ice rink in decades, there is
no time like the present to have some
“cool” fun.
For more information:
Cleveland Heights
Community Center
1 Monticello Boulevard
(216) 691-7434
www.clevelandheights.com
Thornton Park Ice Arena
20701 Farnsleigh Road
Shaker Heights
(216) 491-1290
www.shakeronline.com
C.E. Orr Ice Arena
Memorial Park Complex
22550 Milton Drive, Euclid
(216) 289-2700
www.cityofeuclid.com/
recreation/icearena
Mentor Ice Arena
8600 Munson Road, Mentor
(440) 974-5730
www.mentoricearena.com
KidShow provides two
full days of FREE family fun!
It’s that time of year again, time
to head to Great Lakes Mall for the
annual KidShow. Whether you are
looking for activity, entertainment,
new products, new resources or just
time to take a deep breath and enjoy
time together as a family, the KidShow is the perfect place for you.
Known as northeast Ohio’s largest
and longest running free kids event,
the KidShow will be returning to
Great Lakes Mall
for the 17th year on
Saturday, March
21 from 10 a.m. to
6 p.m. and Sunday,
March 22 from noon to 5 p.m.
Families will have the opportunity
to explore some of the best products
and services available by visiting
over 80 participating companies.
There will be schools and sports,
music and activities, camps and vacations and everything in between.
Not only will you gather useful information, but the KidShow
features some of the coolest activities for your kids to enjoy! Have
fun together as a family participating
in free crafts and activities at the
Kids Counter, engage in exhibitor
fun, play trivia for prizes, meet your
favorite costume characters, catch
some stage entertainment and even
grab a snack during their Snack Attacks!
Come early on Saturday and be
one of the first 500 families to register at the registration center at the
top of the food court to get one of
only 500 free KidShow goody bags.
One lucky bag will
hold a red envelope
with (2) super passes
valuing $280 to Sky
Zone Cleveland! Passes can be used
for open jump and sky fit classes.
Returning this year is the Teddy
Bear Clinic with nurses from Cleveland Clinic Children’s pediatric
emergency department at Hillcrest
Hospital. From noon-3 p.m. each
day, bears will be provided, one per
child, and kids will learn firsthand
with their bear what it is like to go to
the doctor or hospital.
For a complete entertainment listing visit www.KidShowInfo.com.
The right school
makes a difference
Some children thrive in a big school.
Others do better in a more intimate environment with
smaller classes and more one-to-one time with teachers.
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Tap into the fun of Maple Sugaring Weekends
at Lake Metroparks Farmpark • February 28 through March 22 • 9 am to 5 pm
Tap into the fun of Maple Sugaring
Weekends as you discover how pure
maple syrup is produced. Maple
Sugaring Weekends begin Saturday,
February 28 and run 9 am to 5 pm
every weekend through March 22
at Lake Metroparks Farmpark. The
journey begins with a wagon ride
to the Woodland Center; where you
can witness the entire maple process.
Trees are tapped, sap is collected,
boiled and turned into maple syrup
and other naturally sweet products.
They’ll even show you how you
can make maple syrup in your own
backyard. Learn hands-on about
the maple sugaring process through
activities and demonstrations.
· Children can tap a maple tree by
hand
· Hang a sap bucket on a maple
tree
· Gather buckets with fresh sap
and pour it into horse-drawn sap
collector
· See how maple candy is made
· Sample pure maple syrup and
maple candy
· Whip up your own tasty treat
with maple stirs (additional fee
applies)
· Make maple flavored ice cream
· Tour the sugar bush operation
· Sample maple syrup on silver
dollar pancakes
· Create a maple craft
Farmpark’s very own pure maple
syrup and other maple items are
available for sale in both the Woodland Center and gift shop.
The history of maple sugaring
is all around you as you visit the
Woodland Center. Learn how the
maple syrup industry has evolved
over the years from using handmade
wooden taps to the intricate tubing
system. The maple sugaring production at Farmpark incorporates 1,000
taps from which the sap is collected.
The sap from a maple tree looks
like water, because it is made up of
mostly water. It takes 40 gallons of
sap boiled down to produce just one
gallon of pure maple syrup.
Maple Sugaring Weekends is
included in the regular Farmpark
admission. Admission for ages 12 to
59 is $6; ages 2 to 11 are $4. Ages 60
and over pay $5; Farmpark members
and children under 2 get in free.
Family memberships begin at $55.
Farmpark is celebrating its 25th
anniversary in 2015. Stop by the
dairy parlor to meet Zig and Zag, the
twin Holstein calves. While you’re
there, milk a cow, see the spring
lambs in the arena, learn about plant
life in the Great Tomato Works, and
surround yourself in the color and
talent of Quilts 2015
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Railfest returns to Lakeland
Community College in Kirtland
on Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15 from 10 am to 4
pm both days.
See 10 operating layouts in
many different scales. Buy, sell
and trade new and used trains.
Over 100 dealers and over 400
tables to view featuring exhibitors with all scales of trains and
accessories, video tapes, train
ride information, and historical
displays.
Admission is $7.00 per person,
$12 per person for a two-day
pass and $12 for a one-day family pass. Free parking and free
shuttle bus service available.
For more information call 440357-8890, email railfest@mcr5.
org or visit www.Railfest.org.
Fun at the Great Lakes
Science Center
GirlsGo! Science
Saturday, March 14, 9 am – 3 pm
Just for girls in grades 6 – 12.
Join in for a day-long workshop
of hands-on sessions led by
women working in science, technology, engineering and math
(STEM). Explore STEM careers,
meet female student scientists
and STEM professionals, and
engage in hands-on group projects. Featuring guest presenters
from Rockwell, National Honor
Society for Women in Chemistry
and more. $35 ($30 members).
Includes lunch and t-shirt.
Spring Equinox
Saturday, March 21, 12 - 3 pm
Bust the egg-balancing myth
and other celestial curiosities.
Take part in experiments that
can only be done twice a year!
Measure the length of a shadow
and use it to calculate the circumference of the earth, observe the
wind turbine’s shadow align with
the public artwork “Shadow and
Light,” and test the myth to see if
an egg really can balance on the
equinox. Free with paid admission to the Science Center.
For more info or to register, visit www.greatscience.com or call
216-694-2000 or email glscinfo@
glsc.org.
Should you adopt young?
Some committed pet owners feel that the bonding that
typically comes with raising
pets from a very young age
is worth the extra effort. But
don't underestimate the time
and patience required in raising very young pets, not to
mention the additional costs
that can come with rapid
growth and multiple vet appointments.
Do pairs of pets make
sense?
If your family travels, you
might want to consider
whether or not it makes sense
to get two pets, if they are the
type to keep each other company (think cats but not betta
fish). Consult local pet experts before you buy to make
sure that the two animals will
actually give each other the
time of day. If you are mixing
types of pets or pets of different ages, you might be able
to negotiate a trial run, but be
realistic. You might have to
just dive in to dual pet ownership and sort out the consequences yourself.
When Pet Ownership
Is Not An Option
Your kids may pine for pets
when adoption is not an option. What's a parent to do to
expose kids to animals when
the animals can't come into
the house?
Young children:
• Make regular stops at the
local pet store
• Get a zoo membership
• Visit your regional aquarium
• Arrange for pet visits with
neighbors within walking
distance
• Watch inspiring and
educational films about
animals
• Read stories and books
about animals
Older children:
• Offer to care for elderly or
ill neighbors' pets
• Start a local pet-sitting or
dog-walking business
• Volunteer through local
animal rescue organizations
• Get a job at the local pet
store or vet's office
So Happy To See You
Why pet ownership is ultimately good for children
By Christina Katz
When my daughter wakes up in
the morning and gets out of bed, a
small ruckus of howls, barks, and
a tap dance of doggy toenails on
linoleum begins downstairs.
If you ask Samantha about it, she
smiles knowingly to herself. Her
dogs, Daisy and Izzy, are over the
moon to greet her every morning.
This type of unconditional love is
what most parents are after when
we imagine what it might be like
to introduce a pet into our home.
Just don't expect this type of happy
harmony to happen overnight.
Dogs and cats are not the only
animals that make great pets for
kids. If you are looking in the fuzzy
pet category consider an older dog,
a pair of kittens, a guinea pig, a pair
of gerbils, hamsters or mice, or even
a rat. Remember that an older pet
without special needs is usually going to adapt to busy family life more
easily than a brand new anything.
In the non-fuzzy category consider
hermit crabs, an ant farm, small lizards, non-poisonous snakes, multiple
goldfish, one betta fish, or a pair of
small birds. If you opt for carnivorous pets, just make sure you are up
for the mealtime ritual that may not
sit well with the squeamish. In other
words, make sure you know exactly
what you are getting yourself into
before you flourish your debit card.
But once you are informed and
ready to slide your plastic, pat yourself on the back as you remember
this list of potential benefits of pet
ownership for kids:
* Chance to observe and learn
about the habits of real, live
animals
* Emotional support for kids who
are depressed, have temporary
or life-long disorders, or decreased immunity
* A reprieve from loneliness or
social isolation
* Opportunities for physical
activity with pets, which require
regular exercise
* A boost in allergy resistance
* Lessons in the power of nonverbal connection and communication
* Physical affection, as appropriate
* Increased empathy and compassion
* A daily stress relief outlet
* Companionship
* Opportunities to gradually take
more responsibility around the
house
Be reasonable, of course. Your
snake may not be much of a snuggler and your guinea pig may keep
your child awake at night before
those nightly rooting noises become
comforting.
Because every child and every pet
are different, assume your child is not
yet old enough to care for pets without supervision, and monitor them
both for thoroughness of care no matter what your child's age. So much of
pet satisfaction comes after adjusting
everyone's expectations to reality.
Your pets will likely grow attached
to your kids first. But if you are an
affectionate, caring, consistent pet
parent, and you play your treats right,
your animals just might have a little
unconditional love left over for the
person who pays the bills.
your Preschooler studying
butterflies in Hawken’s eco-garden.
your 4th grade daughter consulting with one of Cleveland’s
top archeologists on a real life dig at Hawken’s Gries Center in
your 7th grader navigating
University Circle.
high speed train schedules on a trip to Japan.
your 11th grade son collaborating and creating business
solutions with local entrepreneurs.
your 12th grader accepted to a distinguished college
of their choice. Now, stop imagining. It’s real
world learning. It’s Hawken.
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2015
summer camp guide
Tips for choosing the right summer camp for your child
You are considering a summer camp, but how to choose?
There’s a camp that is ideally
suited for every child, providing a summer of growth and fun
whether your child attends a day
or overnight camp, a specialized
or traditional camp. With a little
help from the camp professionals
at the American Camp Association, here’s some sound advice
that helps parents sort through
the choices and benefits that
camp delivers. As spring approaches, parents and children
can look forward to planning for
the future—a future that includes
the opportunities for exploration
and discovery that arrives with
summer camp.
How to Decide When Your
Child is Ready for Camp
Children are ready for new
experiences at different stages.
Parents know their children best
and these questions can help
gauge whether this is the summer
your child will start camp.
What is your child's age, and
what is your perception of his
or her readiness level? Children
under seven who have not had
overnight experiences may do
better with a day camp as their
first camp experience. If you think
your child might not be ready for
an overnight camp experience,
consider the day camp experience
to prepare him or her for future
overnight camp.
How did your child become
interested in camp? Does your
child talk about camp on a sus-
• Chance for family to visit and
vacation at close of camp
Session Length Offers
Another Choice
Camps offer widely varying options to help parents and children
reach their goals for summer fun
and exploration. Talking with
your child about the goals you
both share helps determine which
choice is right for you.
tained basis? How much persuasion is necessary from you?
Has your child had positive
overnight experiences away
from home? Visiting relatives or
friends? Were these separations
easy or difficult?
What does your child expect
to do at camp? Learning about
the camp experience ahead of
time allows you to create positive
expectations.
Are you able to share consistent and positive messages about
camp? Your confidence in a positive experience will be contagious.
Near or far?
Where do you want your child
to go to camp? Locally or far
away? While each camp experience has something unique to
offer your child, this is an opportunity for families to assess what
they value for their campers.
A Camp for Every Child—
The Perfect Fit
Camp can last for just a few
days or stretch to all summer
long. It’s well worth the trouble to
investigate the variety of choices
offered by camps before your
child packs a backpack. These
questions help you consider the
options.
Benefits of camp far away
• More choices
• Different experiences, different
geography, e.g., mountains or
oceans—even different languages
• Promotes independence,
particularly for early and late
adolescent campers
• Diversity of campers
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Benefits of camp nearby
• Easier to evaluate and visit
• Friends and family are likely
familiar with camp
• Minimal travel costs
• Likely contact with classmates or
children from same region
Summer
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18 months - Grade 9
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Join us for some creative fun!
Beading, Photography, Drawing & Painting,
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Camps Start June 15 through August 9.
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3380 Fairmount Boulevard
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Benefits of short sessions
(1–3 weeks)
• First-time or younger campers
have a chance to learn new skills
• Bonds develop with other
campers and staff
• Great exposure to camp experience with less expense
• Minimizes homesickness
Benefits of longer sessions
(4–12 weeks)
• Strong sense of belonging to
camp community
• Chance to learn new skills
• Development of specialized
skills
• Multiple opportunities for learning and enrichment
• Lifelong friendships
• Opportunities to contribute to
camp culture
Boys Only, Girls Only,
or Coed?
Now may be the opportunity to
explore the choices and benefits of all boys, all girls, or coed
camps.
See Choosing a Camp on pg. 25
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summer camp guide
Academic Fun
& Fitness Camp
Academic Fun & Fitness Camp
(Held at Lakeland Community
College in Kirtland)
Creative Education Institute
120 North Main St., Chagrin Falls
(440) 914-0200
caroler@northcoasted.com
www.unschoolcamp.org
Expect the unexpected in
this unique camp. It’s an exciting experience for campers with
special learning needs. Campers
gain new perspectives on learning while developing social skills,
building self-esteem, exercising,
and improving basic reading and
math skills. This unique camp is
for ages 6–18 with learning differences: ADD, ADHD, learning disabilities, dyslexia and Asperger’s
syndrome. At this “un-school”
camp, instructors and aides use
systematic instruction and multisensory techniques (eyes, ears,
touch and muscle movement) to
improve campers’ basic reading
and math skills. Science, theater,
poetry, art and computer minicourses let campers explore the
world beyond the traditional
classroom. Ratio of campers to
staff is 5:1.
The camp operates from June
15 through July 24 with full-day
and half-day sessions. Held at
Lakeland Community College in
Kirtland, camp fees include lunch,
snacks, activities and beforecamp/after-camp care.
Beachwood Recreation
25325 Fairmount Boulevard
Beachwood
(216) 292-1970
www.beachwoodohio.com
What camper wouldn’t want
a summer filled with art, sports,
games, music, swimming, field
trips plus special-themed events?
All camps swim at the Beachwood
Family Aquatic Center! Register
today for up to seven weeks of
great summer camp fun. Beachwood Recreation offers a funfilled camp experience for kindergarten through grade eight.
• KIDZ Camp for K, 1 and 2
• Bison Camp for grades, 3–6
• Sports Camp for grades 4–8
• Youth Theatre Camp for
grades 2–8
• Teen Adventure Travel Camp
for grades 6–8
Camp packets are available
now and space is limited.
Complementing the camp season is a before- and after-camp
care program. Childcare starts
at 7 a.m. and ends at 6:15 p.m.
daily.
They offer over 40 one-week
specialty camps — perfect for
specific talents and interests from
sports to technology to cooking
to art.
Cleveland City Dance
Home of City Ballet of Cleveland
(formerly Cleveland City
Dance Company)
13108 Shaker Square, Cleveland
(216) 295-2222
www.clevelandcitydance.com
www.cityballetofcleveland.org
Cleveland City Dance offers ballet, modern, jazz, tap, Pilates, and
hip-hop and more for children
and adults, taught by patient and
experienced teachers. Students
will experience the joy of dance
while developing confidence, selfesteem, social skills and discipline
with limited class sizes to guarantee individual attention encouraging each student's maximum
potential.
The summer session begins
June 21 including the new
princess camps. Camps are
designed based on dancers' ages
and experience levels. The Little
Ones Camp for ages 4–5 includes
ballet, jazz, tap, crafts and music.
The Young Dance Camp for ages
6–7 includes ballet, modern and
choreography. Students, ages
8 and up with fewer than three
years ballet experience, take ballet, jazz, modern, choreography
and music. Level I Camp, ages 10
and up with three or more years
of experience, and intermediate/
advance students take ballet,
pointe, jazz, modern, Pilates, music and more including rehearsal
for the end of semester performance. Advance placement
available for the summer course.
Register early to receive a discount! Join their open house,
April 25 for a free performance
and a drawing for a dance bag of
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Adventure • Beach • Boating
Farming • Fishing • Nature
Technology • Wildlife & more!
Register at lakemetroparks.com or call
440-358-7275 or 800-669-9226
• Extended hours available for most camps
• Day-long through week-long camps for Pre-K through age 16
• Camps listed online and in Spring 2015 Parks Plus!
The Academic Fun & Fitness Camp
FOR CAMPERS AGES 6 TO 19 WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES
ADD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Asperger’s, LD, ++
June 15 – July 24, 2015
 Held at Lakeland Community College 
- Not affiliated with Lakeland Community College –
Social Skills – Enjoy others, play together
Basic Skills – Improve reading and math
Creativity – Theater, Science, Arts
Sports Activities
Specially trained counselors and aides
5-to-1 camper to staff ratio
Full and Half-Day sessions
Before and After Care Included
The Academic Fun & Fitness Camp is part of the
Creative Education Institute.
Our Camp Director is Carole Richards.
440-914-0200
caroler@unschoolcamp.org  www.unschoolcamp.org
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Cleveland Soccer
Academy
Summer Camp
Lost Nation Sports Park
38630 Jet Center Drive
Willoughby
440-221-0810
www.clevelandsocceracademy.com
Boys and girls ages 7–14 will
work hard, play hard, have fun
and develop soccer skills and
build confidence. Your child will
learn soccer in a challenging
environment from an experienced
staff of soccer professionals.
The camp is directed by Ali
Kazemaini, 11-year professional
player in the U.S. and current
head men’s soccer coach at
Cleveland State University as well
as 2012 Horizon League Coach of
the Year. Over 22 years of coaching experience at the collegiate
level (1992-present).
Drills and games are incorporated throughout each day of camp
to improve each camper’s ability
to dribble, pass and shoot the
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ball. Each day’s curriculum has
a primary purpose. From preparation, warm-up and foot skills
training to match play, each has a
specific agenda and progression
built into it.
This is a fast-paced program.
No standing around in lines. No
long, drawn-out lectures or demonstrations. Camp is August 3–7.
Full-day and half-day programs
available. Includes t-shirt. For
more information email kaz@
LNSportsPark.com or call Kaz at
440-221-0810.
Computer Camp
Baldwin Wallace University, Berea
(203) 710-5771
info@NCCamp.com
www.NCCamp.com
Where can a youngster design
a 2D or 3D video game, learn to
program, edit a video production,
take apart a computer, create
a home page, play tennis, and
make new friends? The answer is
at the National Computer Camp
at Baldwin Wallace University
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in Berea. Overnight and day
programs are available including a
half-day program for 6– to 8-yearolds. Campers may sign up for
one or more weeks during July.
The coed campers, ages 6–18 enjoy small group instruction. NCC
is America's original computer
camp.
In 1977 Dr. Zabinski established
the first of these educational summer camps coining the phrase
"computer camps." For further
information, a brochure and a
reference list, call (203) 710-5771
or visit the camp website.
Creative Playrooms
Montessori &
Child Care Centers
Solon: (440) 248-3100
Independence: (216) 524-8008
Maple Heights: (216) 475-6464
Parma: (216) 898-9520
Strongsville: (440) 572-9365
Westlake: (440) 835-5858
The summer camp program
at the six Creative Playrooms
Montessori and Child Care Centers lets children grow physically,
emotionally, socially and psychologically. A full-day program that
offers a comprehensive curriculum for ages 4–11, the Creative
Playrooms summer camp calendar
runs from the start of summer
vacation in June and ends when
school commences in August.
Children will take part in activities including computer, cooking,
art, music, science, sports, crafts,
swimming in on-site pools, and
field trips such as the zoo, laser
tag, and museums to name a few.
Their cooks prepare breakfast, lunch and snacks every day
(Monday–Friday). On the days
away from the center, they will
have cookouts and picnics at area
parks.
Creative Playrooms is a local,
family-owned and operated business for over 48 years. In addition
to their summer camp program,
they offer daily care for younger
children ages 6 weeks to 4 years
old. Call now to reserve your spot.
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En Pointe Danse
516 E. Washington St., Chagrin
Falls
(440) 247-5747
www.enpointedanse.com
En Pointe Danse will be offering summer sessions and dance
camps from June 15–August 1.
Classes for ages 8 through
adult will include ballet, tap,
modern dance, pointe, pointe
variations, and strengthening
work.
Princess Camp for ages 3–7 will
include creative movement and
pre-ballet age appropriate activities, based on various ballet princesses. Students will create their
own costumes and scrap book for
the week. Dancers will present
an informal showing at the end of
each session.
Fine Arts Association
Summer Camps
38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby
(440) 951-7500
www.fineartsassociation.org
For nearly forty years The
Fine Arts Association has offered summer camp experiences
for creative kids. Theatre Arts
Camp (TAC) was one of the first
camps designed by Fine Arts and
continues to realize the highest
enrollment. TAC engages young
people in grades 3–12 in the theatrical aspects of music, dance,
theatre and visual arts culminating in a fully-staged production.
Today, Fine Arts offers 17 different camps for ages 3–18 with
all ability levels. From music to
dance and theatre, from multi-arts
to visual arts and music therapy
there is something for everyone.
The Fine Arts Association is committed to meeting the evolving
needs of families and has added
before camp care, lunch bunch,
an affordable down payment op-
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Two convenient locations dedicated to
providing the best care for your infants,
toddlers, preschoolers & school age children.
uInfants to 13 years
uFull time/part time
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uGames, crafts, sport
uEducational Field Trips
Infants to 12 years
uWeekly themes/events
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Cleveland Soccer Academy
Summer Camps
Work hard, play hard, have fun and develop soccer
skills and winning confidence.Your child will learn
soccer in a challenging environment from our
experienced staff of soccer professionals.
Located at Lost Nation Sports Park
Camp date August 3-7
$145 for one week, full day (9 am - 2:30 pm)
$110 for one week, 1/2 day (9 am - 11:30 am)
Directed by
Ali Kazemaini,
11-year professional
player in the U.S.
and current head
men’s soccer coach
at Cleveland State
University - Over
22 years of coaching experience at
the collegiate level! (1992-present).
For the past 20 years, his academy
has helped players reach their goals
at the High School, Collegiate and
Professional levels.
Includes t-shirt. Boys and girls ages 7-14.
Register online at www.clevelandsocceracademy.com
Or kaz@Lnsportspark.com or call Kaz at 440-221-0810
for more information.
Group discounts for 6 or more players registering together
please call or email Kaz.
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tion and need-based scholarships.
For complete information and
to register for summer camps,
visit fineartsassociation.org/
classes/summer-camp.html or call
(440) 951-7500 x104 for a camp
brochure.
FIT Camp
Summer Social Skills Therapy
(Friendship In Teams)
(Held at The Lillian &
Betty Ratner School)
27575 Shaker Blvd., Pepper Pike
(216) 292-7370
handerson@friendshipinteams.com
www.friendshipinteams.com
FIT Camp is a fun, dynamic
social skills camp designed for
children ages 4–18 with mild
deficits in social or communication functioning. Campers may
be on the autism spectrum, have
ADHD, or be undiagnosed. FIT
Camp also has typical peers in
every group. FIT Camp is a highly
structured, schedule-driven program that offers 25 hours a week
of social skills therapy. There are
high staff-to-student ratios, which
give campers a great deal of attention from many highly trained
professionals. Small groups of
campers rotate through the activities, which are well planned and
presented, with considerable attention to transitions and scheduling. IEP goals are targeted.
Formal social skills lessons are
incorporated into hands-on learning experiences.
Camp dates are July 20–24,
July 27–July 31 and August 3–7.
Campers can attend one week
(you can specify which week),
two weeks (you can specify which
weeks) or all three weeks. You
can learn more by viewing their
YouTube video. Search "FIT:
Friendship In Teams."
SUMMER CAMP
AGES 4-11 YEARS
MONDAY - FRIDAY
6:00AM - 6:30PM
An action-packed summer
awaits your child! From sports to
film production, baking to drama,
digital music to chemistry, Gilmour camps have something for
everyone and Gilmour’s facilities
are second to none!
Gilmour’s 144-acre campus
includes a state-of-the-art natatorium with an eight-lane pool and
a learning pool, two NHL-size ice
rinks and a playing field for all
sports.
Their Preschool Camp will delight children ages 3–5 as they explore a different theme each week
through the merriment of a riddle.
Weekly themes include oceans,
trains, the solar system, camping,
dinosaurs, Mother Goose and
jungle safari.
Day Camp and Weekly Camps
offer opportunities and excursions
for ages 5–14. Whether you are
looking for sports, arts or enter-
Great Summer Science
Day Camps
Great Lakes Science Center
601 Erieside Avenue, Cleveland
(216) 621-2400
www.GreatScience.com
Looking for a fun, educational
summer activity for your young
scientist, inventor or engineer?
Great Lakes Science Center offers
week-long summer camps beginning June 8.
Young scientists in preschool
through high school will enjoy
scientific exploration, cool experiments and hands-on fun. The
Science Center’s camp program is
accredited by the American Camp
Association, and camp content is
designed according to age level
Camps!
Camps!
Camps!
Fine A rts
A ssociation!
Want a camp brochure?
Call 440-951-7500 x104
Adult Staff - Not Kids
Watching Kids
48 years in business
CREATIVE PLAYROOMS
MONTESSORI &
CHILD CARE CENTERS
Solon.................440.248.3100
Parma ...............216.898.9520
Westlake ...........440.835.5858
Strongsville.......440.572.9365
Maple Hts.*.......216.475.6464
Independence* ..216.524.8008
Weekly & monthly
enrollment available
INQUIRE ABOUT
CHILD CARE FOR
AGES 3 AND UNDER
*no pool
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34001 Cedar Road, Gates Mills
(440) 684-4580
www.gilmour.org/summercamp
tainment, a Gilmour camp experience is the right choice for your
child!
Sports and Hockey Camps ages
4–17 will build confidence and
develop skills.
Before- and after-camp care
programs are available.
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Field Trips • Onsite Pools
Computers • Art • Music
Sports & Olympics
Science Projects
Montessori Camp
Breakfast, Hot Lunch
& Snacks Included
Electronic Security System
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Summer Theatre, Dance,
Visual Arts, Music,
Multi-Arts and
Music Therapy Camps
For campers age 3 years
through high school
All ability levels welcomed!
The Fine Arts Association
38660 Mentor Avenue • Willoughby, Ohio 44094
fineartsassociation.org
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to ensure a quality experience.
With more than 66 camp
themes, kids in grades K–8 can
explore topics such as LEGO NXT:
Curse of the Sphinx, Dissection
Discovery, Spy Science and more.
Preschoolers can enjoy Pirate
Adventures, Superhero Science
and others. High school students
can investigate underwater robotics, hone their “maker” skills and
more.
Summer camps will run at Great
Lakes Science Center from June
8 – August 14 and at five other
locations throughout northeast
Ohio. For details, visit them online at www.GreatScience.com.
Hawken
Summer Programs
In Gates Mills, Lyndhurst, and
University Circle
(440) 423-2940
www.hawken.edu/summer
Hawken Day Camps provide a
variety of summer offerings led by
experienced professionals. Cost
of the sessions includes lunch,
optional transportation, and preand after-care services.
Passport Camps offer unique
week-long, full- and half-day
opportunities to learn, create,
and explore. Families can piece
together a summer of courses or
choose a one-week adventure.
Hawken Travel Camps offer
campers ages 10–15 the opportunity to take week-long trips
around the country, visiting exciting locations focused on a specific
area of interest.
Hawken Athletics Camps offer
skill-driven instruction for campers seeking to improve their skills
in soccer (kindergarten–grade 8),
basketball (grades 6–8), and running (grades 2 – 8).
Hawken Summer Studies Program, open to public and private
school students, is a six-week program of credit and enrichment for
students entering grades 6–12.
Camps run at varying intervals
between June and August.
For more information, contact
summerprograms@hawken.edu,
call (440) 423-2940 or vist www.
hawken.edu/summer.
A positive, safe and supportive learning environment make us
a premier gymnastics destination for all ages and skill levels!
• Low student to coach ratios and a progressive curriculum
• Coaches are USAG trained and certified.
• Convenient 7 week class sessions
• Toddler to adult classes
• Fabulous birthday parties
• Great class prices & NO registration fee
• Specializing in skill acquisition & development
• Convenient online registration on our website
Horizon Child
Development Center
Summer Camps
• JS Adventurers Preschool Camp
Session 1 June 1-3
9:30-12:30
• ”Girls Only” Gymnastics Camps
Ages 5 & over 9-3 pm.
Session 1 June 15-19 • Session 2 August 3-7
Session 3 August 10-14
1050 E 200th Street, Euclid
(216) 481-3830
2285 Columbus Road, Cleveland
(216) 344-3000
www.horizonchildcare.com
Horizon offers a program for
children ages 6 weeks to age 13.
Academically, the center provides
age-appropriate programming for
infants through school-age kids.
The curriculum is based on Ohio’s
Step Up to Quality program and
each classroom includes degreed
lead and assistant teachers who
are encouraged to add their own
special touches to the learning
program.
Their summer program stimulates enthusiasm through their
piano lessons and educational
field trips.
In addition, the center provides
breakfast, two snacks and a hot
lunch for all students. They even
provide formula and jar food for
the infants. Part-time and fulltime enrollments are available,
and the center is now accepting
vouchers. Open Monday through
Friday, 6 a.m.– 6:45 p.m.
COMPUTER
CAMP
NATIONAL COMPUTER CAMP
Baldwin Wallace University, Berea
America’s Original Computer Camp
38th Anniversary
Residential and Day Programs
Ages 6–18
Great fun, great fitness and GREAT Gymnastics!
23700 Mercantile Road • Beachwood, OH 44122
216.896.0295 • www.jsgymnastics.com
email: jsgymnastics@jsgymnastics.com
Great times inspire
great minds.
Preschool through high school camps
Week-long
summer
camps
• Great Lakes Science Center
(June 8 – August 14)
• Laurel School
(June 15 – August 7)
• 6 camp locations in
Northeast Ohio
More than 66 camp
themes!
REGISTER AT
GreatScience.com
or 216-621-2400
www.nccamp.com (203) 710-5771
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CLEVELAND CITY DANCE
Enjoy
the Art of
Dance with
Patient and
Experienced
Teachers
Ages 3 & up in ballet, jazz, tap, modern, hip-hop and more.
Morning & Evening Classes. Children & Adult Classes Available.
Summer Camp is June 21 – August 15
with a variety of camps for ages 3-20
Princess Camps begin June 21
Enjoy a $20 discount with ad by Monday May 4, 2015
Cannot be combined with any other offer.
Look for Audition information to join the City Ballet of Cleveland Ballet Company
Visit our website or call for program
and enrollment dates. For a complete
class schedule call 216-295-2222 or visit
Clevelandcitydance.com
13108 Shaker Square, Cleveland, OH 44120
Audition Sept. 18 to dance in our Dec. 4 & 5 Holiday
Performances. Register for our fall/winter semester
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Huntington Learning
Centers
Mentor
8000 Plaza Boulevard
University Heights
13912 Cedar Road
1-800-CAN-LEARN
A summer spent with Huntington Learning Centers can provide
your child the strong foundation
he or she needs to meet the challenges of next school year.
Offering individualized instruction to students K–12 and flexible summer hours, Huntington
Learning Centers can design a
personalized program to help
your child meet or exceed grade
level expectations. Huntington’s
caring and experienced certified
teachers create a fun but productive environment for 1:1 learning
that helps to build each student’s
confidence and instill a lifelong
love of learning.
Whether you have an elementary student working on basic
skills, a middle school child who
needs to develop organization
and study skills, or a high schooler
struggling with math or preparing for the ACT/SAT, Huntington
Learning Centers will work with
you to design a customized plan
to maximize your child’s academic
performance.
Jump Start! Gymnastics
1915–2015
SUMMER DAY CAMPS
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Specialty Camps • Before and After Camp Care
Camps Begin June 15 • 216.292.1970
WWW.BEACHWOODOHIO.COM
23700 Mercantile Rd., Beachwood
(216) 896-0295
www.jsgymnastics.com
Jump Start Gymnastics is a
premier destination for summer
camps. Small groups and many
coaches create a great environment to experience and enjoy the
sport of gymnastics. Camps sell
out, so register early online!
JS Adventurers Preschool Camp
Join them for “Under the Sea”
and “Jungle Adventures.” If you
are looking for fun and action, this
is the place for young campers.
Camps will be themed and adventurous combining gymnastics,
great games, inflatable air trax,
and challenge courses! Be sure to
bring a lunch and water bottle for
this action-packed adventure!
Girls Only" Gymnastics Camps
The "girls only" gymnastics
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camps are for beginners to experienced gymnasts. Spend the day
and experience the world of gymnastics. Develop skills, make new
friends & play games. Instruction
includes: balance beam, bars,
tumbling, vault and an open gym
to help strengthen skills. Gymnasts will showcase their talents in
a show on Friday!
Lake Metroparks
Summer Day Camps
(440) 358-7275
(800) 669-9226
www.lakemetroparks.com
Children enjoy participating
in day camps offered by Lake
Metroparks. Themes include adventure, farming, nature, science,
technology, wildlife and more.
They have camps for children
ages 4 to 16!
Spring break camps and summer day camps vary in length
from one day up to a week. Each
camp is based at one of their
clean and safe parks throughout
Lake County and are led by qualified staff. Field trips are offered
as part of designated summer day
camps. Extended care is available
for some camps.
Registration is required to
participate in Lake Metroparks
day camps. Register online at
lakemetroparks.com. To register
by phone call (440) 358-7275
(Monday - Friday 8 am–4:30 pm).
All Farmpark members must call
registration to process member
benefit for day camps.
• Lake County residents: Registration for summer day camps
begins at 8 am on March 2.
•Lake Metroparks Farmpark
members living outside Lake
County: Registration for Farmpark summer day camps begins
at 8 am on March 2.
•Cuyahoga County residents and
all other residents living outside
Lake County: Registration for
summer day camps begins at 8
am on March 9.
• Registration is now open to everyone for spring break camps.
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Lawrence School
Lower School
1551 East Wallings Road
Broadview Heights
(440) 526-0717
www.lawrenceschool.org
Are you worried about the Third
Grade Reading Guarantee? Lawrence School summer programs
can help!
Ready, Set, Grow! – our kindergarten readiness program – and
Lions LEAP – which is designed
for children entering grades 1–6
or repeating kindergarten – are
each specifically aligned to support the requirements under the
Third Grade Reading Guarantee.
Moreover, students are not
taught “tricks” to pass a test.
Rather, they are taught the basic
skills needed to successfully meet
grade-level requirements. Socially, students are empowered
to broaden friendships, increase
self-esteem, and see learning as
“fun”.
Perhaps you’re simply looking for a fun experience that
will encourage your child to get
active, explore, create and play.
Then, the Cubs Camp, which is
for children entering grades 1–6,
is for you!
Lawrence School is an independent coeducational day school
serving students from nearly 70
communities in northeast Ohio
with language-based learning differences and attention deficits.
Mandel JCC
26001 South Woodland Road
Beachwood
(216) 831-0700 ext. 1349
www.mandeljcc.org/daycamps
The Mandel JCC offers one
of the area’s best, well-rounded,
and fun day camp experiences
for your children ages 2 through
grade 9. Campers have fun,
grow, make new friends, learn
new skills, and experience new
adventures. With the help of their
highly trained and caring staff,
campers gain self-confidence and
build character while forming lasting friendships.
Summe r
P r o g r a ms
at Lawrence School
Enhance Skills
Have Fun
New this year: Busing to camp
from select area locations; Hebrew Immersion option for campers entering grades K–1 to learn
conversational Hebrew; J-Teen
Camp now welcomes campers
entering sixth grade; and campers entering grade 10 will gain
leadership skills in the SIT (StaffIn-Training) Program.
Playland Preschool (ages 2–preK), Anisfield Day (grades K–5),
J-Sports (grades 1–7), J-Teen
(grades 6–9) and Pilloff FamilyPlaymakers Performing Arts (K–9).
It all adds up to a fabulous,
one-of-a-kind experience - and
you don’t have to be a member of
The J or Jewish to join in the fun.
Maypine Farm
32700 White Road
Willoughby Hills
(440) 944-3652
www.maypinefarm.com
Maypine’s Summer Camp is a
fun-filled approach to horsemanship and a stepping stone to the
lifelong enjoyment of horses and
riding. There are daily mounted
lessons for riders of all levels, lessons in groundwork and games
on horseback. Art projects, field
trips and special events round out
each week of horse-crazy fun!
Mounted lessons focus on
developing level-appropriate
skills while ground lessons cover
the basics of feeding, cleaning,
grooming, health care and show
preparation. Special informative
sessions with farriers, veterinarians
and other industry professionals are sure to inspire the love of
learning in any horse crazy kid.
Maypine Farm offers year-round
riding lessons with qualified instructors on safe, capable school
horses. They offer students an
opportunity to progress through
the levels from beginning riding
to competing on a national level.
Their teaching focuses on creating
opportunity for each rider with an
emphasis on fun and safety.
Camp is operated Monday thru
Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. from
June 8 to August 10. Before- and
after-care are available.
n Ready, Set, Grow!
Kindergarten Readiness
Prepare your child for a successful kindergarten experience,
and start building skills that support requirements under the
3rd Grade Reading Guarantee!
n Lions Leap
Academic Enrichment | Grades 1-6
Experience academic success and reinforce organizational skills.
Supports requirements under the 3rd Grade Reading Guarantee!
n Cubs Camp
Summer Fun for Grades 1-6
Cubs Camp is all about FUN! Get active, explore, create and play.
Explore! Create!
For program details, visit
Make New Friends
www.lawrenceschool.org/summer
440.526.0717
Build Confidence
Lower School
1551 E. Wallings Road
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
admissions@lawrenceschool.org
June 15 - July 10
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Mentor Ice Arena
Figure Skating/Hockey Camp
8600 Munson Road, Mentor
(440) 974-5730
For children age 5 to 12 who
have completed Basic 2 or Tot 2.
This program offers a day camp
atmosphere, including crafts,
swimming, and activities, with
a focus on figure skating and
hockey. Campers bring a bagged
lunch and drinks. Register by the
week or by the day.
For Figure Skating/Hockey
Camp, contact Holly Maher to
receive a program description.
Arrangements can be made for
those participating in other programs (swim lessons, tennis etc.).
Off-ice classes are also available
(dance, ballet and jump).
Extended summer camp care is
available at the arena for campers in the Civic Center Day Camp
and camps hosted at the Mentor
Community Center. Before- and
after-camp activities include arts
and crafts, games, swim time in
the afternoon and rest time. Par-
ents must register and pay at least
one week in advance. Both Rise
& Shine and Cool Down Camp
are available Monday, June 1–
August 17. Many field trips!!
Last Hurrah Camp Week is
August 10–14. Go on a field trip
every day! Register by the week
or by the day!
The Music Settlement
11125 Magnolia Dr., Cleveland
(216) 421-5806 ext. 100
TheMusicSettlement.org/camp
This summer, The Music Settlement offers fun and enriching
camps for kids, teens, and tweens
-- plus a 10% early online discount
and generous financial aid.
Many camps (Music Builders,
Musical Theatre, and Music Safari)
require no prior music experience.
Music Builders is a four-week
camp for kids aged 5–12. Campers will experience the world’s
jungles through music, song,
and movement. Music Safari
Camp (ages 6–9) will introduce
campers to instruments including
strings, winds, brass, & piano, to
learn which one they love before
starting music lessons. Musical
Theatre campers (ages 5–12) will
produce a musical while learning
dance, singing, make-up, and set
building. Music Builders and Musical Theatre Camp both include
a final performance for friends &
family.
TMS Suzuki Camp and Summer Music Camps (a cappella,
chamber music, hip hop, jazz,
orchestra, piano and rock & blues)
will immerse your young musician
in genres they’re already mastering, or introduce them to something new. Choose a morning or
afternoon session of a Summer
Music Camp, or both for a $200
discount on a full-day camp experience.
Inclusion opportunities for
campers with special needs are
available. Call (216) 421-5806
ext. 140 for details. Enroll online
before April 1 and receive a 10%
discount! All camps are listed online at www.TheMusicSettlement.
org/camp.
New Avenues
to Independence
Summer Camp
(Held at Broadmoor School)
8090 Broadmoor Rd., Mentor
(216) 701-4577
cgeneral@newavenues.net
www.newavenues.net
New Avenues Summer Camp
offers an unique blend of Extended School Year Services combined
with fun recreational activities for
children ages 3–22. Entering its
17th summer of operation, New
Avenues Summer Camp serves
children with disabilities including autism, ADHD, Downs syndrome, cerebral palsy, epilepsy,
and developmental delay. The
camp is a five-week program that
runs from 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.,
Monday-Friday at Broadmoor
School in Mentor. Camp dates
are June 22 – July 24. Scheduled activities include swimming
in an indoor heated pool, music
therapy, art, playground and gym
activities as well as working on
each child’s individual IEP goals.
THE COOLEST CAMPS IN TOWN!
FIGURE SKATING / HOCKEY CAMPS
ALL DAY SKATE CAMPS
For Boys & Girls Ages 5 - 12
Looking for an activity for your kids during school holidays or inservice days? Come to the ice arena for an all
day skate! Program includes skating, broomball, movies,
crafts, games and more skating. Children must be 6
years and up. The snack bar is open to purchase food or
you can just brown bag it for lunch. No season passes or
punch cards will be accepted for the All Day Skate Camp.
June 1 - August 19, 2015
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Day camp atmosphere, including crafts, swimming, and activities, with
a focus on figure skating and hockey. Campers will be asked to bring a
bagged lunch and drinks. You may register by the week or by the day to
fit your summer schedule.
Special arrangements can be made for those participating in other
programs (i.e. swim lessons, tennis etc.).
Requirement: Must have completed Basic 2 or Tot 2
Weekly Fee: Resident: $130 / Nonresident: $160
Daily Fee: Resident: $35 / Nonresident: $45
March 16, 2015 | April 6 – 10, 2015
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Daily Fee: $30 / $25 (preregistration) - includes skate
rental
For those who wish to skate just one session during the day,
our regular open skate sessions include the luncheon skate
or the afternoon session at regular rates.
For addtional information on these camps as well
as other classes and programs available at Mentor
Ice Arena, contact Holly Maher at (440) 974-5730 or
maher@cityofmentor.com.
INFO LINE: (440) 974-5730 www.mentoricearena.com
8600 Munson Road, Mentor, OH 44060
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The staff-to-camper ratio is 1:4.
Speech, occupational, and physical therapy services are available
upon request. Let your child enjoy this one-of-a-kind experience
this summer!
Red Oak Camp
9057 Kirtland Chardon Road
Kirtland
(440) 256-0716
www.redoakcamp.org
Red Oak is a private, not-forprofit camp and includes Red
Barn and Chincapin Camps. It is
proud of its mission to develop
children’s inner strength through
outside adventure and has been
serving its mission in northeast
Ohio for over 60 years.
Red Oak Camp is home to
Red Barn Boys Day Camp,
and Chincapin Girls Day Camp
and Equestrian Program. Both
programs are for campers 7–12.
Campers choose activities including, canoeing, horseback riding,
archery, fishing, high ropes, climbing, swimming, outdoor science,
woodworking and more.
In addition, for Red Barn and
Chincapin, Red Oak offers a
Junior Counselor Leadership Program for young men and women
ages 13–14 and the Counselor
in Training program for 15– and
16-year-olds. These programs
further develop leadership skills,
service, and environmental stewardship.
Red Oak Camp offers adventure trips and travel programming. Campers will participate
in a range of activities, including
whitewater rafting, climbing,
backpacking, caving, canoeing,
mountain biking, and more.
Ruffing
Montessori School
Summer Ruffing It
3380 Fairmount Boulevard
Cleveland Heights
(216) 932-7866
Julia Sheehan, Director
julias@ruffingmontessori.net
www.ruffingmontessori.net
Summer Ruffing It is open to
children ages 18 months through
grade 9. Artists, musicians, and
trained educators provide quality experiences in small studentcentered groups that are fun,
engaging and productive. Grades
7-9 this year will build a yurt, take
weekly field trips, camp, hike,
kayak and go on adventure park
visits. Summer camps run June
22–July 31, 2015
Little Explorers
Ages 18 months–3 years (enrolled Ruffing students): art, cooking, music, movement, water play
and playground activities.
A Summer To Grow On
Ages 3–6: stories, songs, food
preparation, art, sharing lunch
together, guest presentations,
nature walks, gardening, and outdoor playground.
Creative Arts & Sciences
Grades 1–6: personalized classes in art, athletics, drama, media,
music, nature and science.
Extreme! SRI
Grades 7–9: visits to regional
arts/music/athletic venues, urban
farms and adventure parks; hike,
walk, camp, canoe, zip-line, rockclimb, explore and more.
Skyzone
Fit & Fun Sky Camp
Camp is offered at both locations:
Highland Heights
750 Alpha Drive
(440) 596-3400
skyzone.com/highlandheights
Westlake
31500 Viking Parkway
(440) 414-0444
skyzone.com/westlake
Toll free number 844-CLE-JUMP
Fit & Fun Sky Camp is awesome, healthy, fun! Their four-day
WHEN YOU CALL BEFORE
3/31/15
Mentor 440-205-8283
University Hts. 216-382-8461
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Friendship, fitness and fun..
helping each child grow socially.
Check out our YouTube Video:
Search “FIT: Friendship In Teams”
9th Year of Camp
Dates:
July 20 - July 24
July 27 - July 31
August 3 - August 7
Time:
FIT Camp’s mission is to help each child
improve his or her social skills while engaging
in authentic activities with typical peers in
a learn-and-do format. The camp is in its
9th year and has had resounding success in
the community. At FIT Camp, children are
immersed in socially and developmentally
appropriate activities allowing them to
practice their social skills with friends. We
have a high staff to student ratio (1:3) which
gives campers a great deal of attention from
many highly trained professionals.
www.friendshipinteams.com
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Place:
The Lillian and
Betty Ratner School
216.292.7370
Contact:
Hilary Anderson
handerson@
friendshipinteams.com
Music Camps for ALL
Register ONLINE
before April and
SAVE 10%
Music Experience Not Required for
Music Builders ages 5-12; Jun 15-Jul 10
Music Safari
ages 6-9; Jun 22-Jun 26
Musical Theatre ages 6-13; Jul 13-Jul 24
Welcoming Many Levels of Experience
Suzuki Camp
ages 4-12; Aug 2-Aug 8
2015
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camp focuses on health and wellness. Participants will engage in
active play and learn basic athletic
skills on an endless sea of trampolines! Campers will improve their
social skills through team building
activities, 3D dodgeball play and
instruction, & open jump.
University School
Summer of Adventure
Hunting Valley Campus
2785 SOM Center Road
Shaker Heights Campus
20701 Brantley Road
(216) 831-2200 ext. 7366
www.us.edu/summer
University School offers boys’
day camp, boys’ and coed sports
camps, and coed academic
enrichment classes. Programs
take place on campus in Shaker
Heights and Hunting Valley,
and are led by experienced US
coaches and faculty.
The boys’ day camp and sports
camps are designed to teach
skills, foster sportsmanship, build
confidence, and create lasting
friendships. US’s day camp is
known for its programs in athletics, woodshop, and appreciation
of the outdoors. Pre-K boys can
enjoy a mini-version of the day
camp, with 1, 2 or 3 weeks of
age-appropriate activities based
on themes: “Imagine It, Build It,
Take it Home,” “Superhero Science,” and “Edible Chemistry.”
Specialized and competitive
sports camps include soccer,
lacrosse, football, baseball, basketball, tennis, golf, and speed.
Campers use the state-of-the-art
athletic facilities under the guidance of US coaches. Additional
camps offered: academic adventures, space, theater, rock & pop
songwriting, and leadership and
business.
Visit www.us.edu/summer.
Extended day options available.
Call (216) 831-2200, x7366 or
email summer@us.edu.
Valley Art Center
155 Bell Street
Chagrin Falls
(440) 247-7507
www.valleyartcenter.org
Summer fun at Valley Art Center
June 15–August 9, ages 4–18
Digital Photography teaches
the ins and outs of cameras with
creative projects. (Only offered
four weeks!)
Emily English’s All Around Art
(ages 6–8) - an all-time favorite.
Now offering theme specified
camps! Check the catalog and
website for details.
Pottery Camps offered for ages
4 and up; great messy fun!
Kim Mettee invites beginner
and experienced students to
make “ARTful” work in her loved
camps, “ART of Bead Making”
and “ART of Beaded Jewelry.”
Ages 9–12: ART of Bead Making; ART of Beaded Jewelry; Nuts
& Bolts Drawing; Photographing
Friends, Bugs & Selfies; World
Arts, Music & Culture; Drawing/
Mixed Media; Painting Basics;
Textile & Surface; Mash-Up
Painting; Printmaking, Relief &
Monotype; Day of the Dead, Art
& Culture; Paper Mache & 3D
Construction; Drawing & Painting
Studio for Student Artists; Studio
Art/Development of a Drawing.
July 13-July 24 MUSIC CAMPS:
Hip Hop, Orchestra, Jazz, Piano, Rock & Blues,
A Cappella, and Chamber Music camps. Morning and
afternoon sessions available. Choose both an AM &
PM session for FULL-DAY SAVINGS of $200.
Special Needs? Call (216) 421-5806 xt. 140
Generous Financial Aid: Call 421-5806 xt. 101
www.TheMusicSettlement.org/camp
The Music Settlement,11125 Magnolia Dr., CLE 44106
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Summer Camp
World class facilities. First class fun.
Sports Camps - basketball, hockey, soccer, golf
Preschool Day Camp
Specialty Camps
Academic Camps
Gilmour Academy’s facilities are second to none!
Campers can enjoy swimming in the state-of-the-art
natatorium with an 8-lane pool, a learning pool for our
younger campers, and playing in the arena-style
gymnasium. Two NHL-size ice rinks allow campers of all
levels to maximize their hockey skill development this
summer. On the 144-acre campus, campers can spread
out and play on the synthetic turf field, all-weather track,
softball and baseball fields, tennis courts, and hiking
trails. Gilmour Academy Summer Camps have
something for everyone!
GILMOUR
Online
Registration
www.gilmour.org/
summercamp
ACADEMY
Where Inspiration Happens
An independent, coed, Catholic school in the Holy Cross tradition • PreK - Grade 12 • 34001 Cedar Road • Gates Mills, Ohio • (440) 684-2733
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GIVE YOUR CHILD THE BEST SUMMER EVER!
New Avenues to Independence
SUMMER CAMP
New Avenues offers a five-week summer camp
for children with and without disabilities at
Broadmoor School. Activities include: swimming, music, gym, arts & crafts and indoor
and outdoor play. Autism supports, Extended
School Year, Occupational, Physical and Speech
Therapies are special services offered. Enroll
your child today and give them a summer they
will always remember.
June 22-July 24, 2015
For more information, contact Cheryl General, 216-701-4577
cgeneral @newavenues.net, www.newavenues.net.
8090 Broadmoor Rd., Mentor, OH 44060
Horse Crazy Kid?
We’ve
got a
CAMP
for
that!!
Maypine Farm Summer Camps
Boys & Girls Ages 6 and up
Weekly Camps June 8 – August 10
Inquire about special weeks for Advanced Camp & Toddler Camp!
www.maypinefarm.com • 440-944-3652
Boys and Girls Day Camps
Teen Leadership Programs
Resident Camps
“Developing Inner Strengths
Through Outdoor Adventure”
www.redoakcamp.org
director@redoakcamp.org
(440)256-0716
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How to handle
homesickness
(without bringing kids home)
By Heidi Smith Luedtke, Ph.D.
Being away from home and
loved ones causes feelings of
homesickness in almost everyone. As many as 95% of kids experience mild sadness, and some
feel intense, long-lasting distress.
“It’s important to differentiate between adjustment anxieties that
tend to diminish as kids get accustomed to new places, people
and routines, and deeper feelings
of disconnection and depression
that grow worse over time,” says
Erika Myers, M.Ed., LPC, a therapist and former boarding school
teacher. Younger kids and those
who have never spent time away
from home have the most trouble
at camp.
You may be worried that your
attempts to comfort your homesick child will only make the
problem worse. Here’s how to
support your camper while she
explores the world on her own.
Give kids control. Studies
show kids who choose to go
to camp are much less likely to
feel homesick than kids who are
forced to go because parents
push. It’s best to let your child
choose if, when, and where she
goes to camp. She should also
decide what to bring and plan
which activities she’ll do. Making
decisions reminds kids they are
capable and independent.
Set optimistic expectations.
Kids need to know it is okay to
think about home and to miss
their parents, pets, toys and
favorite foods. Explain that there
will be a period of transition, but
don’t be discouraging. Attitudes
about separation can become a
self-fulfilling prophecy – if your
child believes he can’t cope with
camp, he won’t. Be realistic and
upbeat.
Lay low. Give your child
time to navigate new situations
without interference from home.
“Kids need time and space to get
immersed in the camp setting,”
says Myers. Send a quick daily
email or note that inspires your
child to try new activities. Ask
about her bunkmates and counselor. Keep at-home happenings
on the down low so your child
doesn’t miss what she’s missing
even more.
Manage your own anxieties.
You may be worried about your
child’s ability to make friends and
fit in. “Keep your concerns to
yourself. Kids look to parents for
their sense of self and safety,”
says Frank Sileo, Ph.D., psychologist and author of Bug Bites and
Campfires: A Story for Kids about
Homesickness. Talk with camp
staff or other parents to quell
your worries instead of passing
them on to your child.
Encourage busy-ness. There
is a lot going on at summer camp
– staying busy is the best way
to get through the initial adjustment. “Down time will allow
your child to dwell on thoughts of
home and that will make him feel
worse,” says Sileo. Get a list of
camp activities and help your kid
craft a plan of attack. The best
defense against homesickness is
a full calendar.
Stay in touch. Check in at
regular intervals. “Setting up a
ritual – perhaps a brief phone
call or email at a specific time of
day – can give your child a sense
of security and consistency,” says
Myers. Send a care package with
treats and toys to let your camper
know you’re thinking about her.
Include items to share with cabinmates. A book of Mad Libs,
riddles or ghost stories makes
bedtime fun for everyone.
Ask kids to write home. The
process of putting thoughts on
paper and mailing them away is
cathartic. Send stationery and
stamps so your child can handwrite letters to friends, parents,
and grandparents. Writing lets
kids explore and express their
feelings. Save kids’ letters to
include in a summer camp scrapbook or memory box.
Don’t rush to the rescue. If you
See Homesick on page 25
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Choosing a camp (from page 12)
Benefits of single sex camps
• Breaking gender stereotypes—
girls interact with women in
position of authority and boys
interact with men who act as
nurturers
• More opportunities to “be
yourself” without impressing or
competing with the opposite
sex
• Camp philosophy may be tuned
into gender strengths and
weaknesses
• Brother or sister camps may
share activities
Benefits of coed camps
• Mirrors and prepares campers
for everyday living in a coed
world
• Allows families with a boy and a
girl to attend the same camp
• Offers diverse points of view
• Breaks through rigid divisions
set up in school when campers
participate in equal footing
A Camp for Every Child—
Traditional, Specialty,
and Special Needs
Choices abound when it comes
to camp programs. One may
highlight a wide variety of activities geared to campers of all ages
and skill levels, others, because
of their setting and expertise,
may concentrate on one or two
activities while providing traditional activities as well. Parents
of children with special needs are
pleased to learn about the range
En Pointe Danse
of camp activities that help kids
be kids first.
Benefits of traditional camps
• Wide variety of activities
• Chance for campers to try new
activities
• Exposure to more campers and
staff at varying activities
Benefits of specialty camps
•O
ne or two specialized activities
(often combined with traditional
offerings)
• Expectation for increased proficiency during camping session
• Deepens knowledge and skill
in particular area of interest or
ability
Benefits of special
needs camps
• Activities geared to campers’
abilities
• Knowledgeable staff with expertise to understand campers’
strengths and challenges
• Supportive and fun atmosphere
to share with others
For more information about
child development and the camp
experience, please visit www.
CampParents.org or call the ACA
at 800-428-CAMP (2267).
Originally from www.
ACAcamps.org, reprinted by
permission of the American Camp
Association © 2014 American
Camping Association, Inc.
Summer Dance
Camp
June 15-August 1
Offering classes in Ballet,
Creative Movement, Pointe,
Tap & Modern Dance
ages 3 to adult.
Princess Camp
for ages 3-7
June 15-26
516 E. Washington St.
Chagrin Falls • In The Gallery
440-247-5747
www.enpointedanse.com
Mandel JCC day CaMps
The Best Just Got Better!
Homesick (from page 24)
receive homesick letters or phone
calls, express your confidence
that your child can get through
it. Offering to pick him up will
only validate his sense of helplessness, says Sileo. Identify an
adult your child can talk to, such
as a counselor or the camp nurse.
Staff members are trained to
handle homesickness and they’ll
let you know if your child really
needs to come home.
While your child is away, plan
a post-camp surprise party to
welcome her back. Warm, loving
parents give kids a firm foundation for big adventures at camp
and beyond.
Planning a
birthday party?
Visit www.todaysfamilymagazine.com for great ideas!
• NEW! Community Busing
• NEW! Hebrew Immersion Option,
Grades K–1
• NEW! SIT (staff in Training), Grade 10
• Playland Day Camp, Ages 2 – 4
• J-Sports Camp, Grades 1– 7
• Anisfield Day Camp, Grades K– 5
• J-Teen Camp, Grades 6 – 9
• Pilloff Family Playmakers Performing
Arts Camp, Grades K – 9
Mandel
Jewish
Community
Center
J-Day Camps
26001 S. Woodland Road, Beachwood
Contact Wendi: (216) 593-6249 • daycamps@mandeljcc.org • mandeljcc.org/daycamps
We welcome all children in grades K – 10.
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Library Corner
Activities, classes &
events at your local library!
Cuyahoga County
Public Library
www.cuyahogalibrary.org
Beachwood Branch
25501 Shaker Boulevard
216.831.6868
Kid Newtons: BOATS
Thursday, March 19 • 4–5 p.m.
School Age (K-5). Learn about
science concepts and conduct fun,
hands-on experiments. Registration
required.
Chagrin Falls Branch
100 East Orange Street
440.247.3556
A Bit of Leprechaun Magic
Wed. , Mar. 11 • 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Join in for a St. Patrick's Day
themed puppet show featuring
puppets, Irish folktales, jokes, and a
little bit of leprechaun magic. Don't
forget to wear your green, or you
just might get pinched by a puppet.
Registration required. Ages 3 and
up.
Gates Mills Branch
1491 Chagrin River Road
440.423.4808
Robotix Blox:
KhatchaBOT
Thursday, March 12 • 6–8 p.m.
(Grade 6-12)
Program a robot to master
challenges based on James Patterson's popular middle school
series and help troublemaker Rafe
Khatchadorian chase after a record
to break every single rule in the
school code of conduct. Space is
limited. Registration required.
Mayfield Branch
500 SOM Center Road
440.473.0350
Take Apart Tech
Tuesday, March 10 • 7–8:30 p.m.
Celebrate Teen Tech Week by
learning how many of our favorite
devices are made by taking them
apart. Space is limited; registration
required. (Grade 6-12).
Have Your
Birthday
Party
at
THE COMPLETE FAMILY EXPERIENCE
Great Lakes Stadium 16 - (440) 974-4372 pizza
Diamond Center 16 - (440) 352-8846 movies
cake
Midway Mall 8 - (440) 324-2195
reats
t
popcorn
Lakeshore 7 - (216) 731-1701
private Eastgate 10 - (440) 460-0399
party area
For more information, visit us online at
www.ATLASCINEMAS.net
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Orange Branch
31300 Chagrin Boulevard
216.831.4282
Home School Science
and Technology Explorers
Thu., March 19 • 10–11:30 a.m.
School age (K–5)
Each month we will focus on a
scientist or technology icon, explore
his/her life and discoveries. Then
we'll try our own experiments from
what we have learned.
Children should read about Marie
Currie before the program. Registration required..
Richmond Heights Branch
5235 Wilson Mills Road
440.449.2666
Helping Kids Manage Stress
Wed., March 25 • 6–8:45 p.m.
Everyone experiences stress–even
kids! While adults are dealing with
jobs, finances, and parenting their
kids worry about friends, school,
and home life. It's important that
everyone in the family learn healthy
ways to express and manage stress.
Adults and kids will receive practical
tools in this fun, interactive workshop. Registration required.
Solon Branch
34125 Portz Parkway
440.248.8777
Mother/Daughter Tea
Saturday, March 28 • 2–3 p.m.
Girls ages 5-8 and a special lady
in their lives are invited to dress up
and join us for a tea party featuring
crafts, entertainment, and refreshments of course! Registration
required.
South EuclidLyndhurst Branch
4645 Mayfield Road
216.382.4880
St. Patrick's Day Craft
Tuesday, March 17 • 10:30–11 a.m.
Join in for a special holiday craft
following storytime! All ages are
welcome.
EUCLID Public Library
www.euclidlibrary.org
631 East 222nd Street
216.261.5300
Captain Underpants Party
Saturday, March 21 • 2–3 p.m.
Tra-la-laaa! Attention Captain Underpants fans: we need your help in
celebrating our favorite superhero
with trivia, games and activities.
Come armed with your love and
knowledge of Captain Underpants
and prepare for lots o’ fun and “laffs.”
This program is for grades 2–4.
Registration begins March 7.
heights Libraries
www.heightslibrary.org
Lee Road Branch
2345 Lee Road, Cleveland Hts.
216.932.3600
Anansi's Birthday!
Wednesday, March11 • 3:30 p.m.
Come celebrate the world's trickiest spider! We will share stories,
create spider crafts, and learn about
Anansi the Spider and West African
culture. For kids ages 5–12. Part of
the Spider Week series.
Noble Neighborhood Branch
2800 Noble Road, Cleveland Heights
216.291.5665
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
Monday, March 2 • 7 p.m.
Help us celebrate "Read Across
America Day", a nationwide reading
celebration, and Dr. Seuss' birthday
with a Seuss-themed extravaganza.
University Heights Branch
13866 Cedar Road, University Heights
216.321.4700
Kid Engineering: Paper
Airplanes and Helicopters
Tuesday, March 24 • 6:30 p.m.
Kids in grades K–5, ask your
favorite adult to be your assistant
for a creating paper airplanes and
helicopters. Registration begins
March 10.
shaker heights
Public Library
www.shakerlibrary.org
Main Library
16500 Van Aken Boulevard
216.991.2030
Teens Name That Song
Contest
Wednesday, March 11 • 4–5 p.m.
Show what you know about hiphop, R&B, and pop music. Gather
a team or play solo. There will be
snacks and prizes. Attendee must
be between the grades of 7 and 12.
Registration required.
Bertram Woods Branch
20600 Fayette Road
216.991.2421
Butterfly Hands
March 6, 13, 27 • 10–10:30 a.m.
Join Nancy Barnett for an introduction to signing with your baby,
using the Baby Signs program,
which has been shown by research
to stimulate language, intellectual,
and social-emotional development.
Attendee must be 15 months old
or younger. Registrtation required.
family
health
diabetes can be
diagnosed at any age
Signs that you or your child may have
type 1 diabetes and options for treatment
Juvenile diabetes, more often
referred to as type 1 diabetes,
is an autoimmune disease that
commonly affects northeast Ohio
families. “A switch is triggered
that causes the body to actively
kill off insulin-producing cells
or beta cells inside the body,”
said Kim Degardeyn, marketing
and communications development manager at the Juvenile
Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)– Northeast Ohio Chapter. This results in having to inject insulin either by shots or a pump. Given that adults are diagnosed
with type 1 as well nowadays, it
is no longer considered a juvenile disease. “People in their
20s, 30s and 40s think they have
the flu and end up being diagnosed with type 1 because the
symptoms are similar like feeling
sluggish, having body aches,
urinating constantly, having
blurred vision and just not feeling good,” said Degardeyn.
The only way to treat is
through insulin and all people
are not the same. “There are so
many variables like stress that
affects blood sugar and makes it
go higher; and exercise like competitive sports involves adrenaline that can raise blood sugar,”
said Degardeyn. There is often
a fine line between blood sugar
that is too high and too low. “The high blood sugars over
time can cause kidney failure,
blindness, amputation and heart
disease whereas the low blood
sugars can be dangerous immediately and cause a seizure or a
coma,” said Degardeyn. The tricky part is that there
is not a whole lot you can do. “With type 2 diabetes you can
change your lifestyle and not
have the disease anymore, but
with type 1 that is not the case—
you are a type 1 diabetic for
life,” said Degardeyn. Since type 2 diabetics do produce insulin, they can take pills
to boost the amount they are
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making whereas type 1 diabetics
do not make insulin at all. With
early identification, type 1 diabetes can be managed. “The classic signs are frequent urination,
thirst, being irritable and cranky,
sluggish and dizziness,” said Degardeyn. There is not one age
where it is more common than
others. While it sounds straightforward, it is not always the first
thing that strikes a parent’s mind. “We thought our son had a bladder infection and when the doctor tested his urine he had sugar
in it and his blood sugar was in
the 500s and the only way that is
possible is if you are a diabetic,”
said Degardeyn.
Fortunately methods for treating type 1 have improved over
the years. “In the past, blood
sugar was tested through urine,
but now they can do finger sticking where they prick your finger,
put it on the test strip and a
number comes out that is much
more accurate than the urine
was,” said Degardeyn. There are many handy tools
as well. “There is a continuous glucose monitor that can
read your blood sugar every
five minutes and give you trend
information on how your body is
doing and what it is doing,” said
Degardeyn. JDRF is the leading
global organization for funding
type 1 diabetes research and
they hope that one day there will
be a cure. “Our tagline is that
we are trying to turn type 1 into
type none,” said Degardeyn.
There is reason to be optimistic. “There are wonderful
things coming down the pipe
that could really change the
life of people who have type 1
diabetes like the artificial pancreas which basically combines
a pump and continuous glucose
monitor into smart technology,”
said Degardeyn. There are ongoing events
throughout the year where you
can make a difference as well. “We do a walk in September in
Cleveland and in the Akron/Canton area we have a ride program,
a gala; and a golf outing,” said
Degardeyn. There are also excellent services. “On May 30, 2015 we will be
doing Talking Type 1 which is a
free, all-day seminar where doctors come in and do sessions on
different aspects of dealing with
type 1 like going off to college,
nutrition and diabetes or helping
teens,” said Degardeyn.
Some initiatives are geared
specifically toward kids. “We
have a program called Bag of
Hope where we come out and
team you and your child with
somebody who is close to the
same age and bring out a bag
and talk to them because it is
a life-changing disease,” said
Degardeyn. Networking with
others can help you through the
transition of being newly diagnosed. Type 1 diabetes is a condition
that affects many. “It is not just
the child or person that gets
diagnosed; it is their entire family and the people that have type
1 diabetes are like the heroes
because they make the disease
look easy when it is not at all,”
said Degardeyn.
For more info about JDRF and
type 1 diabetes, visit www.neo.
jdrf.org, call 216-524-6000 or
email northeastohio@jdrf.org.
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