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PRSRT STDU.S. POSTAGE

PAIDMENTOR

OHIOPERMIT #331

Maple Sugaring Weekend

page 3

DevelopingSportsmanship

page 14

MarchCommunity

Calendarpage 23

MARCH 2009 | [email protected]

Our AnnualSummer Camp Guidepage 10 - 22

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CONTENTS

Copyright 2009 by Journal Register Co.

All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part

without permission is strictly prohibited.

County Kids is a registered trademark of

The Journal Register Co.

Published By: The News-HeraldGeneral Manager: Rachel DiBiasioAdvertising: 440-974-0343Production: Lee Moran

Send all submissions to:County Kids, P.O. Box 157Willoughby, OH 44096

County Kids is published once a month(except July and January) by:County Kids/The News-HeraldP.O. Box 157 , Willoughby, OH 44096

COUNTY KIDS • MARCH 2009 • PAGE 2

Tell them “I saw it in County Kids!”

Please recycle this magazine.

You can reach us at

[email protected]

LEAF - Lake/Geauga Educational Assistance FoundationThursday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Mentor Library

LEAF is a non-profi t College Access Organization which helps parents/

guardians and students in Lake and Geauga Counties plan for their

postsecondary education. Free and open to the public, this program is

especially aimed at the parents of 7th and 8th graders. No registration is

necessary. For more information visit the LEAF website.

www.leaf-ohio.org.

CROSSROADS CAROUSEL CABARET FEATURING JANIS IAN, Quail Hol-

low Resort, 11080 Concord-Hambden Road, Concord; “Crossroads Carou-

sel Cabaret Featuring Janis Ian” is a cabaret-style performance hosted by

Crossroads a non-profi t behavioral health organization serving children

and families in Lake County. The singer/song writer will present her origi-

nal works including her Grammy-winning hits “Society’s Child,” “Jessie” and

“At Seventeen.” Ian will also be available at a post-event reception to auto-

graph her recent autobiography, “Society’s Child: My Autobiography” and

her latest CD, “The Best of Janis Ian: The Autobiography Songs.” Cocktail

reception and silent auction, followed by dinner in the Grand Ballroom.

www.crossroads-lake.org

ON THE COVER:Pond dipping (looking for insects and amphibians) is one of many popular Lake Metroparks summer camp activities.

10-22County Kids Summer Camp Guide 2009

3 Maple Sugaring Weekend at Lake Metroparks

4 Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Junior at Fine Arts

5 Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps Links Children with Services

6 Childcare & Preschool Guide

7 Spring’s Forecast is Bright and Sunny

Our CampRound-up

has something for everyone!

28 Buzzin’ Around Books

29 Special Events for the Entire Family at Perry Library

23 March Community Calendar

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COUNTY KIDS • MARCH 2009 • PAGE 3

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Discover the entire maple syrup production process at Maple Sugaring Weekend as sap is collected, boiled, and turned into maple syrup and other products. Enjoy the end product of the labor by sampling freshly made maple syrup. Children can participate by making maple stirs and sampling freshly made maple candy. Farmpark’s very own maple syrup and other maple items will be available for sale. Maple syrup production has improved over the years from the original bucket tap to the intricate tubing system employed by the industry today. Watch how trees are tapped and see the amaz-ing network of the more than 1,200 trees that are tapped for Farmpark’s maple sugaring collection process. Attend demonstrations to learn how maple syrup is produced and what you need to make maple syrup in your own backyard.Activities include:• Maple fl avored ice cream making• Sugar bush tours • Mokuk making (bark bucket)• Silver dollar pancake samples • Horse-drawn sap gathering• Hand tree tapping maple leaf craft• History of maple sugar exhibit Sweeten your palate during Maple Sugaring Weekend March 14 and 15 at Lake Metroparks Farmpark in Kirt-land. Hours are 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Visitors can also watch baby lambs and piglets at play in the arena. More than 70 lambs are expected to be born this year. Also, enjoy the beauty of more than 230 quilts on display throughout the Visitors Center for Quilts 2009, now open Tuesday to Sunday through March 23. For more information visit lakemetroparks.com or call (440) 256-2122 or (800) 366-FARM (3276). Admission to Maple Sugaring Weekend is $6; ages 60 and over, $5; ages 2 to 11, $4; children under 2 and Farmpark members are free. Enjoy a pancake breakfast at the new J & J Cafe during Maple Sugaring Weekend. The meal is served Saturday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, Noon to 4:00 p.m. Enjoy a hearty breakfast of pancakes with all the trimmings topped with Farmpark’s own maple syrup for $7 for adults and $4 for children under 12. Paid admis-sion to Farmpark is required to attend the breakfast. Reservations are not

required.Lake Metroparks Farmpark is located at 8800 Chardon Road in Kirtland. Di-rections: Take I-90 to the Rt. 306 exit. Head south on Route 306 fi ve miles to Chardon Road (Route 6), turn left on Route 6, and head east one mile. Entrance to Farmpark is on the right.

at Lake Metroparks Farmpark March 14 & 15, 9 am - 5 pm

Maple Sugaring Weekend

Discover how maple syrup

is produced

Check out Lake Metroparks Summer Day camps starting on page 16.

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COUNTY KIDS • MARCH 2009 • PAGE 4

come see the

Open daily 9 am to 5 pm Tuesday–Sunday

Admission: $6Ages 60+: $5 Ages 2-11: $4

Younger than 2 andFarmpark members: free

lakemetroparks.com

Watch baby lambs and piglets as they run, jump and play!

at Lake Metroparks FarmparkBABIES

Lake Metroparks Farmpark8800 Chardon Rd. Kirtland, Ohio 44094

March 6 & 13, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. and March 1, 7, 8, 14 & 15 at 2 p.m.Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JuniorThis adaptation for young performers features songs like “The Candy Man,” and “Pure Imagination.” Children will love this story about young Charlie, his quest for the golden ticket and his amazing journey through the choco-late factory. (Rated G) Presented by the Yarnell Youth Theatre Company.Corning Auditorium at The Fine Arts Association.$10/Children ages 10 and under; $15/Seniors, Students, Children ages 11-18; $17/Adults Mar. 28, Apr. 4 & 18Ceramics for Kids Workshop-Mother’s Day & Father’s Day Gifts (ages 6-9)Kids make neat items like mugs, bowls and more, to give as gifts to mom and/or dad. Three 1-hr sessions. $35/par-ticipant. Hurry! Only 12 participants accepted. The Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Avenue, Willoughby Call 440-951-7500 or log on to www.fi neartsassociation.org for further information.

Willy Wonka (Johnathan Luster) with his lucky Golden Ticket winners, Charlie Bucket (Sam Welch), Augustus Gloop (Bryan Daly), Violet Beauregard (Erin Donovan), Mike Teavee (Josh Hammer) and Veruca Salt (Caitlyn Dubeansky). “Willy Wonka Junior” runs from February 27 through March 15 at The Fine Arts Association.

Shaping Future LeadersOne Student at a Time

You’re Invited toOur Open House!

Registration RequestedPlease contact the Office of Admission for more information

440-942-3606 or email us at: [email protected]

Coed age 3 to Grade 12 Day Program – Boarding Options for 7–12

College Preparatory Curriculum ~ www.AndrewsOsborne.org

Opportunities. Achievement. Values.

Shadow Day–Open HouseSaturday, April 18, 2009

All School Open House ~ 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.Now enrolling for ‘09 - ‘10 school year

Beautiful jewelry, clothing, candles, fl oral arrangements, rosaries, First Communion items and more hand-crafted items will be featured for sale at St. Gabriel’s “Springtime in the Country” Craft Boutique sponsored by the school’s Parent Teacher Unit (PTU). This juried invitational show, featuring more than 60 artists and crafters, will be held in the school’s Multi-Purpose Room on Friday, March 27 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Door prizes, raffl es and delicious food will also be offered. Admission cost is $2; children 12 and under are admitted free. No strollers please. St. Gabriel School is located at 9935 Johnnycake Ridge Road (Rt. 84) in Concord Township. For more infor-mation, please contact event coordina-tor Michelle Clarke at 867-3338.

St. Gabriel hosts aSpring Crafts Boutique

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COUNTY KIDS • MARCH 2009 • PAGE 5

The Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps (BCMH) is a health care program in the Ohio Department of Health. BCMH links families of children with special health care needs to a network of quality providers and helps families obtain payment for the services their child needs. Special health care needs may be caused by a condition a child is born with or develops later.

To be eligible for the BCMH program, a child must be under 21 years of age, be a permanent resident of the state of Ohio, be under the care of a BCMH-approved physician and have a chronic medical condition. There is a financial eligibility component for the Treatment Program only.

BCMH has three programs to help children with special health care needs. The first of these is the Diagnostic Program. Children can receive services for three months from BCMH-approved providers to rule out or diagnose a special health care need or establish a plan of treatment. Financial eligibility is not required for the Diagnostic Program. Services may include, but are not limited to, tests and x-rays, therapy evaluations, up to five days in the hospital, public health nursing services, and BCMH-approved physician visits.

If a child is diagnosed with a special health care need, the BCMH-approved physician can apply for the Treatment Program for that child. Children can receive services for one year for treatment of an eligible condition. Both medical and financial eligibility are required for the Treatment Program.

All covered services must be related to the child’s

eligible condition. Examples of

Bureau For Children With Medical Handicaps Links Special Health Care Needs Children With Services

treatment services may include lab tests and x-rays, BCMH-approved physician visits, prescription medication, therapies, medical equipment and supplies, surgeries and hospitalizations and public health nursing services. If the child remains eligible, services may be renewed each year until the child reaches age 21.

The Service Coordination Program helps families locate and coordinate services for their child. This is a limited program available to children with specific conditions, who are seen by a team of providers at hospitals approved by BCMH for service coordination. Examples of these conditions are cystic fibrosis, spina bifida, and hemophilia.Public health nurses at local health departments can help families learn about BCMH and assist with the application process. If you would like more information about BCMH, contact the Lake County General Health District at 440-350-2554 and ask to speak to the BCMH nurse.

Sponsored by the St. Gabriel PTU

Friday, March 276—9:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 289 a.m.—4 p.m.

9935 Johnnycake Ridge Road (Rt. 84)Concord Township

Springtime

in the Country

Craft Boutique

This juried invitational showfeatures more than

80 artists and crafters.

Door Prizes RafflesDelicious Food

Admission $2Children 12 and

under Free(No strollers, please.)

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COUNTY KIDS • MARCH 2009 • PAGE 6

The Steelheaders Ball Presented by the Lake Parks Foundation

Pine Ridge Country ClubMarch 28 from 6:30 - 11:00 pm

Lake Metroparks continues to be a leader in providing public access to Ohio’s premiere steelhead streams. In

addition to music and food, there will be raffl es and auction items. We hope to see you for an evening of great

fun and true fi shing stories. Reservations required. Call 440-352-0729

• FREE TUITION through Human Service Contracts.• 2 acres of outdoor playground.• 6 weeks through 8 years• Educational curriculum.• Infant, toddler, preschool & school age programs.• Hot lunches and nutritious snacks.• Degreed & certified teachers.• 46 years in operation.

Eastlake (440) 954-954836100 Portage Dr. (near Surfside off Lakeshore)

Streetsboro (330) 562-2262

Need Help FindingChild Care?

Try Starting Point’s FREEchild care referral line for

information on childcare/early education options!

Serving Lake, Cuyahoga, Geaugaand Ashtabula Counties.

Lake County 440-357-1241 or1-800-880-0971

www.starting-point.org

Thinking About Becoming A Family Child Care Provider?We have information to help you get started! Call or email us for details.

440-357-1241 or [email protected]• 3 and 4 year old programs

• Discount for Breckenridge Village employees• Exciting, challenging curriculum taught by

degreed staff• Intergenerational programs• 2 snacks and hot lunch served daily:

dietician-prepared meals• Beautiful wooded walking trails and play area• Low child/staff ratios, loving and warm

environment!• Computer education program

Call Director Jeannie Zuydhoek for admissioninformation at 440-942-4342, ext. 1388

Openings for 6 Weeks & UpRolling Enrollment throughout the

Year for PRESCHOOL• 6:30am-6:00pm

• Before & After School Programs• Exceptional Nuturing

• Advanced Early Learning• Cater to “Picky” Parents

• Specializing in “Closely Attached” Children• Curriculum Based Programs

(440) 463-7600

5555 SOM Center Rd., Wlby

OPEN HOUSEMARCH 28 • 1:00-3:00

ENROLLMENT FORTHE 2009-2010SCHOOL YEARBEGINS NOW!

440-585-9462Littlelightlearningcenter.com

CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL• Age appropriate educational program

featuring Ohio Department of Education standards in English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Computer Instruction, and Art.

• Weekly Music instruction with award winning Kindermusik.

• Physical Fitness with Pediatrician and Nutritionist developed Stretch-n-Grow.

• Morning and afternoon Preschool classes for toilet trained 2 ½ -3 yr. olds, and Pre-Kindergarten classes for 4-5 yr. olds.

• Ohio Department of Job & Family Services licensed. Degreed, licensed & certified educators.

The Little Light Learning Center is a ministryof the Willoughby Hills United MethodistChurch located at 34201 Eddy Rd, Willoughby Hills.

PAINESVILLE CHRISTIANPRESCHOOL & DAYCARE

A Christian child-care center established in 1967.Open 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. year round

18 months to 11 yr. olds • Bible based curriculumAccepting Registration for Summer & Fall ProgramsPRESCHOOL CLASS 8:30am - 11:30am

Come Join Us for our Spring Program and Open House on Thurs., March 26 at 7pm

& while you’re there, check our our Book Fair (Buy One, Get One Specials)

6235 Chestnut St., • Painesville, OhioMinistry of the Church of the Nazarene

440-352-4516Director: Jan Fetzer

Mentor United MethodistPreschool

Open Registrationfor the 2009/2010 school year!

For more info, contact Bonnie Newman, (440) 255-3496 ext. 23, or (440) 285-2729

Mentor United Methodist Church8600 Mentor Ave., Mentor

For children ages 3, 4 and 5Pre K Class Available

$30 non-refundable registration fee

Fruit Tree Pruning at Sage’s ApplesLearn how to prune all kinds of fruit trees and brambles. Bring

your pruning gear for a day full of fun and learning. Eric Draper, Geauga County’s Horticulture Extension Agent will be available to answer questions. Dress to be outside! To register or for ques-

tions, call the Geauga County Extension offi ce 440-834-4656, 440-285-2222, or 440-564-7131 ext.5260 Registration also avail-

able at the door. Saturday, March 28 from 8:30 am - 1:00 pm.Sage’s Apples, 11355 Chardon Rd. (Rt. 6) in Chardon

www.sagesapples.com. Admission $15 per family.

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COUNTY KIDS • MARCH 2009 • PAGE 7

Kim Cook | Associated PressIt’s a pretty outlook for spring 2009 on the home decor front. The color palette includes fresh blues, saucy pinks and upbeat yellows, as well as a veritable laundry line of clean whites.Patterns are playful or romantic. It’s the season of renewal, and a great time to fl uff up the feathers in the nest.Louise Smith, color and design man-ager for Dulux, points out, “This is the year to go wild and express yourself. Since fewer people will be moving, the onus is on personalization and reinvention.”So if you’ve never been brave enough to dip your toes in the color pool, now’s the time to get wet. Never been a fl ower child? You may reconsider when you see the new fl oral motifs. The mood-enhancing benefi ts of a re-styled living space cannot be underestimated.

Yellow is such a happy hue, and so right-this-minute. Look for it in dishes, furniture, soft furnishings, even trash bins: Vipp’s Yellow Cab stepcan may be made in Copenhagen, but the vibe is totally New York.Spring in the city is evoked in Blissliv-ing Home’s contemporary bedding ensemble, “Off the Park”, which pairs a black and white print with bright

yellow. Designer Mei Xu notes the color’s “cheerful, optimistic tone. It has the power to bring a smile to your face.”Conran USA continues to sup-

port international craftwork with the ceramics of south African designers Philippa and Werner du Toit. Their pitchers and cake stands are embossed with tribal fabric textures, then

washed in soft yellow. They’re quirky, rustic and charming.We’ll see white as another domi-nant color, either crisp and pure or vanilla-tinged. Gather a group of snowy vases, fi ll them with white blooms, and place on a textured runner. Pull off all the

dark drapes and hang white cotton or silk; the light will pour in, awakening everything.Garnet Hill has the Angie lamp, a curvy little number in soft tones accented with barrel shades in on-trend motifs like black and white ironwork, white-on-white bubbles, or orange and green zinnias.Florals are blooming on casual din-nerware, wall art and soft furnishings. Some are feminine, painterly prints while others are bold, contemporary graphics. Xu says her Kew Gardens bedding ensemble, which has a green and white trellis pattern as its center-

piece, was inspired by her visit to one of the royal British gardens.Spring’s the perfect time to change out a few accessories and introduce some new hues; without spending a great deal, a room can look refreshed and invigorated in no time.

Spring’s forecast is bright and sunny

If you’ve never been brave enough to dip your toes in the color pool, now’s the time to get wet.

iron votive holders | www.target.com

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COUNTY KIDS • MARCH 2009 • PAGE 8

KIRTLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY9267 Chillicothe Rd.

Kirtland, OH 44094

(440) 256-7323

www.kirtland.lib.oh.us

Read Aloud to Rover

Saturday, March 28th, 10 – noon

School-aged children are invited to

read for a ½ hour to trained therapy

dogs. Studies have shown that chil-

dren’s reading skills improve and their

confi dence grows when they read to

an impartial listener. A dog never judg-

es a child’s reading ability. Never fear

— the dog’s handlers will sit nearby to

help ease the interaction.

Registration is required. Please stop by

or call the Library to sign-up. Addition-

al session will be held on April 25th.

Participants are asked to arrive 5-10

minutes prior to the start of their ses-

sion. Bring books from home or choose

ones from the library shelves. Each

child will receive a picture of them-

selves with their reading companion at

the end of the session.

Story Times. The Library’s year round

story time schedule for children of

preschool age and older: Tuesdays

at 10 AM, Wednesdays at 1 PM, and

Thursdays at 7 PM. Registration is not

required.

MADISON PUBLIC LIBRARY6111 Middle Ridge Road

Madison, OH 44057

(440) 428-2189

www.madison.lib.oh.usHappy Birthday Dr. Seuss

March 2 at 11:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Come eat birthday cake and listen to

members of the Madison community

read Dr. Seuss books. Bring your chil-

dren and grandchildren or just relive

your childhood!

Star Wars. March 7 at 11 AM until

Noon. Kindergarten - Fourth Grade

Whether you’re a jedi-in-training or

think you know as much as Yoda, come

for a fun Star Wars themed program.

Make and Take St. Patty’s Day crafts!

Mar. 17 at 3pm-they’re gone - Supplies

are limited. First Come, First Served

Celebrate Peanut Month! - March 11,

3pm - Grades 1-5

Dance Dance Revolution Practice

- March 14, 2pm - Teens

MORLEY LIBRARY184 Phelps St.

Painesville, OH 44077

(440) 352-3383

morleylibrary.orgMorley Library presents newly released

DVDs in our Basement Meeting Rooms.

Start time is 6 p.m. Films are shown

with a projector onto a large screen.

Patrons are welcome to bring food and

drink.

March 9th - Beverly Hills Chihuahua,

rated PG, 91 minutes.

March 10th - Eagle Eye, rated PG-13,

118 minutes

March 25th - Quantum of Solace, rated

PG-13, 106 minutes

March 30th - Bolt, rated PG, 96 min-

utes

Teen Movie Party

Thursday, March 5th. There’s no school

on Friday, March 6th, so meet your

friends at the library for a teen movie

party including pizza, pop, and pop-

corn. Sponsored by Morley Library and

the Painesville Recreation Dept.

Video games - now available at Mor-

ley Library!

Morley has joined the Northeast Ohio

Regional Library System’s program of

video game sharing! Every 3 months,

we will receive a new set of 20 games

(10 Xbox 360, 5 PlayStation 3, 5

Nintendo Wii). There will be a mix of

titles and genres, with ratings ranging

from E-Everyone to M-Mature. You can

check them out one game at a time,

and each game goes out for one week.

No reserves and no renewals - so it’s

more fair for everyone.

PERRY PUBLIC LIBRARY3753 Main St.

MENTOR PUBLIC LIBRARIES Main Library

8215 Mentor Ave.

Mentor, OH 44060

(440) 255-8811

Mentor-on-the-Lake 5642 Andrews Rd.

Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH 44060

(440) 257-2512

Headlands 4669 Corduroy Rd.

Mentor, OH 44060

(440) 257-2000

www.mentor.lib.oh.usSome events require registration. Call 440-255-8822 or go online at

www.mentor.lib.oh.usHappy Birthday, Dr. Seuss

You are cordially invited to attend an

exclusive party for America’s most

famous children’s author, With games,

songs, and stories, it is sure to be a

birthday you’ll never forget. Registra-

tion required. Monday, March 2 at 6:30

p.m. Grades K-5

Tiddlywinks at Concord!

Are you looking for a morning of

stories, rhymes and songs perfect for

the youngest of listeners? Then come

visit Mrs. Detling at Concord Commu-

nity Center! Children from birth to 36

months are welcome to attend with an

adult for a program sure to fascinate

the youngest of audiences. We hope to

see you. Tuesday, March 10, 10:30 a.m.

The Concord Township Community

Center, 7671 Auburn Road.

Spring Fling at Headlands

March 30 at 7:00 pm. A program for

families getting ready for Spring. We

will be celebrating the end of winter

with stories and planting seeds. Space

is limited so register early. Open to all

ages. Headlands Branch.

Perry, OH 44081

(440) 259-3300

www.perrypubliclibrary.org An Evening With Eleanor Roosevelt

Linda Laronge portrays one of the

world’s most widely admired and

powerful women, a champion of social

reform, justice and human rights, fi rst

lady, Eleanor Roosevelt.

7 p.m. on Tuesday, March24

Paws for Reading Returns!

Dogs can’t read, but they can be great

listeners… Children are invited to the

library to read aloud to trained therapy

dogs. The dogs’ handlers sit nearby to

help ease the interaction. By reading

to an uncritical listener, children’s read-

ing skills improve and their self-esteem

grows. The spring session of “Paws for

Reading” will be held on March 28th

from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Participants may

register for one 20 minute time slot.

Another session will be held on April

25th. The program is free and open to

anyone but registration is required as

space is limited. Please reserve your

time slot by calling 259-3300 or stop-

ping in.

WICKLIFFE PUBLIC LIBRARY1713 Lincoln Rd.

Wickliff e, OH 44092

(440) 944-6010 or (440) 516-READ

www.wickliff e.lib.oh.us

Irish Craft Class

Wednesday, March 11 at 3:00pm

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, you are

invited to make Irish fl ag pins. Come

and join us to learn how to make your

personal festive décor. Grades 5 and

up. Registration is required. Sign up at

the Information Desk or call (440) 516-

READ to register by phone.

Seasonal Story and Craft Age: 3-5

Years, Grade School (K-4) Sessions: 3-5

years - March 3rd, and March 31st at

3:30pm. Grade School - March 5th at

3:45pm

WILLOUGHBY-EASTLAKEPUBLIC LIBRARIES

Eastlake Public Library36706 Lake Shore Blvd.

Eastlake, OH 44095

(440) 942-7880 x. 105Willoughby Public Library

30 Public Sq.

Willoughby, OH 44094

(440) 942-3200 x. 104Willowick Public Library

263 E. 305 St.

Willowick, OH 44095

(440) 943-4151 x. 116

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COUNTY KIDS • MARCH 2009 • PAGE 9

(440) 516-0843 TTYWilloughby Hills Public Library

35400 Chardon Rd.

Willoughby Hills, OH 44094

(440) 942-3362www.welibrary.info

Nintendo DS Game Night

Bring your Nintendo DS and any

linkable games to the library for the

chance to play with other kids like you!

Must have a DS, but games are not

necessary. Registration required.

Wednesday, March 4,7-8 p.m.

Willoughby Public Library

Read Across America with Dr. Seuss

Visit the wacky world of Dr. Seuss’

books! Sponsored by the Eastlake

Women’s Club. Thursday, March 5

7 p.m. Eastlake

Reading Buddies

Second, third and fourth graders prac-

tice reading with an older helper. Help-

ers can be in fi fth grade and above.

Program runs through March

Wednesdays 7 p.m.

Eastlake Public Library

Teddy Bear Picnic and Student

Friends Meeting

Bring your special teddy bear for

stories, songs, and treats. 2-3 p.m. on

Saturday, March 21at Willowick Public

Library

Author Visit with Tanya Pilumeli

The author will talk about her book,

The Dragonfl y Keeper, and will also sell

and sign copies. Tuesday, March 24 at

7 p.m. at Eastlake Public Library

Wii Game Day Try out the Nintendo

Wii! All ages welcome. Bring your Nin-

tendo DS along too! Space is limited so

register today. Saturday, March 28 at

2-4 p.m. Willoughby Public Library

Story Time This program runs

throughout the month of March. Adult

attends with child at all storytimes.

It’s Story Time (Ages 3 1/2 - 5)

Monday, 1 p.m. Eastlake Public Library

Monday, 10 a.m.; Thursday, 1:30 and

6:30 p.m. Willoughby Public Library

Monday, 11 a.m. Willoughby Hills Pub-

lic Library

Tuesday, 1 p.m. Willowick Public

Library

It’s Toddler Time! (Ages 2-3 1/2)

Monday, 10:30 a.m.; Tuesday, 10:30

a.m. Eastlake Public Library

Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, 10 a.m.

& 11 a.m. Willoughby Public Library

Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m.

& 11 a.m. Willowick Public Library

Rock-a-Bye Time (0-24 mos.)

Thursday, 10 a.m. Eastlake Public

Library

Monday, 6:30 p.m., Thursday, 10

a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Willoughby Public

Library

Monday, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, 10 a.m.

& 11 a.m. Willowick Public Library

Family Fun Storytime (0-6 yrs)

Fun storytime for families with chil-

dren of multiple ages.

Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Eastlake Public

Library

Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Willoughby Hills

Public Library

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Willowick Public

Library

Teen ACT Practice Test

Teen ACT Review Session

Do you need help preparing for the

ACT? The Princeton Review will be here

to assist you for FREE! The fi rst session

will be a full-length practice test and

the second session will be a review of

your results. Registration for both ses-

sions is required.

Saturday, March 14

12 p.m. (Practice Test)

Thursday, March 26

6:30-8:30 p.m. (Review)

Eastlake Public Library

Teen Trivia Tournament

Celebrate the 45th anniversary of the

classic TV game show Jeopardy! If

you are a trivia buff , you’ll enjoy this

pop culture quiz session covering

current events, sports, history, music

and more! Grades 6-12. Registration

required. Tuesday, March 10 from 6:30

- 8 p.m. at Willowick Public Library

What you need to know about

fi nancial aid. Andrea Tracy from

LEAF will give parents and students

in grades 11 and 12 information on

fi nancial aid for college. Registration

required. Wednesday, March 18 at 7

p.m. Willoughby Public Library

Teen Anime Afternoons Do you enjoy

watching anime movies and drawing

with friends? Join us for fun and

snacks! Registration required.

Saturday, March 14 from 2-3 p.m.

Willowick Public Library

Teen Anime Movies Watch movies

with other teens who enjoy anime

and graphic novels. Snacks and fun!

Saturday, March 28

2-3 p.m. Eastlake Public Library

Anime/Manga Club Join our club

“Willoughby Otaku” as we watch

and talk about anime and manga.

Refreshments

Saturday, March 21 from 1-4 p.m. at

Willoughby Public Library

while you are here... View more than 250 quilts on display and watch baby lambs play.

Lake Metroparks Farmpark8800 Chardon Rd.Kirtland, Ohio 44094440-256-2122 or 800-366-FARM (3276)lakemetroparks.com

Open 9am to 5pm dailyFarmpark members free (breakfast not included)

at Lake Metroparks Farmpark

march 14 & 15 9am to 5pm

Indulge in a pancake breakfast: Saturday 9am to 4pm & Sunday noon to 4pm in Farmpark’s J&J Cafe (not included in admission)

See maple syrup production demonstrations.Sample freshly made maple syrup, stirs and candy.Learn how to make syrup in your backyard.Discover how maple sugaring promotes conservation.

maple sugaring weekend

Special Events for the Entire Family at Perry LibraryFamilies gathered at Perry Public Library on Saturday, February 7th , to cel-ebrate Valentine’s Day. Parents, grandparents, and children spent the afternoon decorating heart shaped cookies, making valentine cards, and playing Valentine’s Day games. This program was the fi rst in a planned series of multi-generational events at the library.On Tuesday, March 24th at 8:00 pm, families are invited to spend an evening with Eleanor Roosevelt. Linda Laronge will portray one of the world’s most widely admired and powerful women, a champion of social reform, justice and human rights. This event is open to all ages. Coming this spring are a “Fancy Nancy” tea party and a special Mother’s Day program. For information on these and other events call the library at 440-259-3300 or visit our website at http://www.perrypubliclibrary.org .

Lily, age 4, enjoys the cook-

ie she decorated herself.

Kayleigh, age 4 & Ava, age 3 1/2 at work!

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COUNTY KIDS • MARCH 2009 • PAGE 10

2009 SUMMER PROGRAM!

Ages 6 years - 12 yearsAlso enrolling for our Infant, Toddler

and Preschool Summer/Fall Programs

Limited Spaces • Enroll Now!

Each week your child will experience....

* Full field trips (Bowling, Skating, Putt-Putt, Etc.)

* Arts & Crafts * Kid Fit Program* Special Incoming Events * Cooking

* Splash Day * Large Outdoor PlaygroundAll Meal & Snacks Included!

2603 Riverside DrivePainesville Twp. OH 44077

Corner of Vrooman & Rt. 84

440-354-9515

COMPUTERCAMP

National Computer CampNotre Dame College - ClevelandResidential and Day Programs

(216) 373-5219www.NCCamp.com

Our annual camp round-up includes traditional recreation camps, academic camps, acting campsand more through page 22!

ACADEMIC FUN & FITNESS CAMP

Held at Lakeland Community College

7700 Clocktower Dr.

Kirtland, OH 44094

440-914-0200

Carole Richards

Executive Director

Creative Education Institute

120 North Main Street

Chagrin Falls, OH 44022

E-mail: [email protected]

Web site: www.cei4learning.org

See our ad on page 19

This unusual camp is designed to serve

the unique needs of children with learn-

ing diff erences. The purpose of the

camp is self-confi dence, learning, fun,

and socialization. Campers ages 6 to 14

participate in the many camp activities.

The Teen Leader group includes camp-

ers ages 14 to 18 that are ready for more

responsibility.

Each day campers learn systematic

reading and math. Afternoons include

theater arts, science, poetry, sports, and

social activities. Counselors are specially

trained and experienced with the needs

of children with many learning diff erenc-

es. Lunch is included for full day camp-

ers. Before- and after-camp care is free.

Teen Leadership campers will be pro-

vided with quality academics at their skill

level in addition to leadership, life and

social skills programming among age-

appropriate peers. Trained counselors

will work with the teens to develop lead-

ership skills so they can work together as

a group, and as individual leaders. “Teen

Leaders” will have opportunities to lead

young campers by planning and leading

weekly recreation activities in and other

activities. Camp provides teens with a

fun, stimulating, and safe environment

to expand minds, physical ability, creativ-

ity, independence, self-confi dence and

social skills.

Camp is held from June 15 to July 24 for

ages 6-18. The camp is for children with

Autism (the child must be verbal), ADHD,

dyslexia, CD, SLD, TBI, MD, and others.

The fee for the all day camp is $2,200 and

half day is $1,200.

The camp qualifi es for Autism Scholar-

ship Program funding. Camper to staff

ratio is 5:1. More information is available

on our web site, www.cei4learning.org.

BABIES2BOOKS

1865 North Ridge Road

Painesville Township, OH 44077

440-357-KIDS

www.babies2books.com

See our ad on page 12

Babies2Books Excellence in Childcare is

located in Painesville Township at (corner

of Bacon Road and Route 20). Our facility

off ers a year-round curriculum, with age-

appropriate lesson plans and achieve-

ment goals posted in each classroom.

There are seven classrooms, including

two infant rooms, two toddler rooms,

two preschool rooms and a kindergarten

room. Our staff /child ratio allows us to

off er one-on-one time to each individual

child. Not only do we have an outdoor

playground, but we also off er an indoor

gym.

Studies have shown that over the sum-

mer months, children’s cognitive skills

become stagnant. That is why at Babies-

2Books our curriculum is off ered year

round. However, we take it one step

further and off er a summer brain camp

for those entering kindergarten in the

fall and those who are already in school.

In 2008, here is a sample of what we of-

fered over the summer months:

June: Environmental science, which in-

cluded a vegetable garden grown by the

children and volcano explosion explora-

tion; an art gallery, which included pop

art and fabric painting; math cooking,

which included recipes prepared by the

children.

Lessons, Boarding, Leasing, Party Pony Rides, Summer Camp Swim & Ride

(Camp 10% discount - Pay in full by March 31st)

11770 Chillicothe Rd. Chesterland

www.summerwindtack.comwww.summerwindstables.com

440-729-1849

Spring & Summer

Camp Call for Info

Open Mon.-Sat. 10-6; Call for Sun. & Evening Hours.

Safely Building Strong Foundations and Confident, Accomplished Riders.

10% Discount on NEW Lessons and Boarding in March

Summer Wind Stables &Tack & Gift Shoppe

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COUNTY KIDS • MARCH 2009 • PAGE 11

You may call the Admissions office at(440)357-0918 or email

[email protected] further information.

Hershey Montessori School Elementary Summer Program

Our program will run 9:00 am until 3:00 pm each day, from June 15th through August 7th and welcomes all students who will be entering grades

one through seven in the fall. We will offer before and after program activities as well. We will be accepting a very limited number of students,

so we suggest applying early.

Hershey also offers a summer program for children ages 3-6. You may contact Hershey’s Admissions office for further

information. See you this summer!

Great Lakes Science Centerbrings you hands-on, minds-on fun!

Register Online @ GreatScience.com

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‘09

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Great Lakes Science Center June 15 - August 21Laurel School June 15 - July 10Brunswick June 15 - 26Mentor (NEW!) July 13 - 24

Week-long camps at a location near you

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July: Citizenship; author’s literature;

technology and inventions; exercise

and sports; health.

August: Reading; community aware-

ness; recycling; public speaking; music

and drama.

During the summer of 2008, we also

had a representative from the YMCA

Aquatics Department at Babies2Books

to talk about water safety; someone

from the AAA came to our center to

talk about bike and helmet safety; and

we held Olympics, including opening

ceremonies, two events each day for a

week, closing ceremonies, presentation

of medals, and each room created its

own fl ag.

Babies2Books will be creating a new

and exciting summer brain camp for

2009. Please come into our center, or

call 440-357-5437, or visit us at www.

babies2books.com. We would love to

include your child in this year’s activi-

ties. It will keep your child busy, excited,

challenged and certainly ready to go to

school this fall.

COLLEGE OF WOOSTER

GIRL’S BASKETBALL CAMP

1267 Beall Ave.

Wooster, OH 44691

330-263-2174

www.woosterbasketballcamp.com

[email protected]

Diane Lash, Camp Secretary

330-263-2499

See our ad on page 11Grades 4-12

Session I: June 28 - July 1, 2009

Session II: July 12 - July 15, 2009

The College of Wooster Girl’s Basketball

Camp has over 29 years of success.

The main goal of the camp is to give every

girl individual instruction and the ratio of

one coach for every seven campers en-

sures that individual attention to the fun-

damentals is met. The staff is composed

of successful high school and college

coaches who have proven their ability to

teach. These people place great empha-

sis on the highest principles of athletics.

Outstanding college players will serve as

camp counselors. The camp off ers twenty-

four hour dormitory supervision.

The Armington Physical Education Center,

with four full-size college courts, is the

focal point for training. While meals and

recreation revolve around Lowry Center,

the entire 240-acre campus, including

the pool in the Physical Education Center,

is available to the campers.

The Camp will provide the

atmosphere where a young

woman can receive excellent

instruction, proper supervi-

sion, and enjoy the fellowship

of other campers who want

to learn more about basketball.

Campers are

grouped by grade level for teach-

ing and competition.

Wooster Basketball Camp is open

to young women who will begin

grades

4-12 after September 1, 2009. Session I

runs June 28-July 1, 2009 and Session II

runs July 12-15, 2009.

While away from the basketball court,

campers will be involved in evening

activities such as bowling, swimming,

karaoke, Rock Band and the ever-popu-

lar pizza and dance party for the whole

camp and staff . For further information

call Lisa Campanell Komara, camp direc-

tor at 330-263-2174 or visit the web site:

www.woosterbasketballcamp.com

COLOR OUR RAINBOW ACADEMY

8465 Market St.

Mentor, OH 44060

SUMMER CAMP GUIDE ‘09

WOOSTER2009 Basketball Camp

for Girls Grades 4-12June 28- July 1 and

July 12-15

Lisa Campanell Komara, Camp Director

330/263-2174

Email: [email protected]

www.woosterbasketballcamp.com

Our 29th Year of Camp Excellence!

Located on the campus ofTHE COLLEGE OF WOOSTER in Wooster, Ohio

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COUNTY KIDS • MARCH 2009 • PAGE 12

Hawken Day CampsFar-out adventures close to home!

Boys & Girls Day Camps (PK-6, Lyndhurst)Boys & Girls Sports Camps (4-8, Gates Mills)

June 15—July 24, 2009To register, call (440) 423-2940 or email [email protected]

Summer StudiesEnrichment opportunities as well as refresher courses in

reading, writing, languages and math for grades 6-12

June 15—July 24, 2009, Gates MillsTo register, call (440) 423-2935 or email [email protected]

Teaching skills and values that matter | www.hawken.edu

440-255-7775

www.ColorOurRainbow.com

See our ad on page 19

Color Our Rainbow Academy off ers a

summer day camp that is designed to

meet the needs of working families,

while off ering a fun fi lled and activ-

ity packed program for children up to

12 years old. During the summer, the

program includes exciting and entertain-

ing visitors, theme related events, dance,

Taekwondo, music, Spanish and walk-

ing fi eld trips to nearby destinations.

School age children also enjoy an activity

packed summer day camp featuring

adventurous fi eld trips, entertaining

visitors, swimming, com-

puters, video games, outdoor games &

sports, arts & crafts, hands on science ex-

periments and more. During the school

year, they feature a preschool program

taught by experienced and degreed

teachers along with high quality infant

and toddler programs as well as a before

and after school program with transpor-

tation to and from many Mentor elemen-

tary schools. Color Our Rainbow is open

Monday through Friday from 6:30am

– 6:30pm and provides breakfast, lunch

and snack daily. Please call 440-255-7775

or visit www.ColorOurRainbow.com for

more information.

COMPUTER CAMP

National Computer Camp

216-373-5219

www.NCCamp.com

See our ad on page 10

Where can a youngster

design a 2D or 3D

video game, learn

to program, create

a graphic video, take

apart a computer,

create a home page,

play tennis, play Civ-

ilization and make

new friends?

The answer is at the National Computer

Camp at Notre Dame College in Cleve-

land. Overnight and day programs along

with an optional sports program are

available.

Campers may sign up for one or more

weeks during July. The coed campers,

ages 8-18 enjoy small group instruction

on PC and Mac computers for ample

“hands-on”.

NCC is America’s fi rst computer camp

with camp locations in Connecticut,

Georgia, New York, and Ohio. In 1977 Dr.

Zabinski established the fi rst of these

educational summer camps coining the

phrase “Computer Camps.”

For further information and a brochure,

visit the camp at www.NCCamp.com or

e-mail: [email protected]

FALCON CAMP

800-837-CAMP

www.FalconCamp.com

Email: [email protected]

See our ad on page 22

Falcon Camp: Ohio’s premier private

summer camp. Boys and girls ages 6 – 16

attend for 2, 4, 6 and 8 weeks. Riding,

sailing, swimming, nature study, archery,

rifl ery, drama, tennis and much more!

Campers choose activities within general

framework. Separate program for boys

and girls with planned coed activities.

Extra riding available for experienced

riders. 1:4 staff /camper ratio allows im-

portant individual instruction and atten-

tion. Talented staff , excellent food, great

fun! Located on beautiful 8 mile Leesville

Lake, Falcon creates learning opportu-

nities and growth in an atmosphere of

warmth, care and understanding. Special

intro program for children ages 6 and 7.

ACA accredited since 1959. References

Available. For more information, visit

www.FalconCamp.com or email Info@

FalconCamp.com.

FALCON HORSE LOVER CAMP

800-837-CAMP

www.FalconCamp.com

Email: [email protected]

See our ad on page 22

For Horse Lovers only! Eat, sleep and

breathe horses in this special program

designed to improve riding skills, teach

horsemanship, horse health and care.

Very limited enrollment ensures individ-

ual instruction. More actual riding time

than anywhere (approx. 4 hrs. each day).

SUMMER CAMP GUIDE ‘09

Studies have shown that over the summer months children’s cognitive skills become stagnant, but not at Babies 2 Books!

It’s Summer Brain Camp - a fun and educational way for children up to second grade to spend the summer and use, enhance and learn new skills. Getting them ready for school and helping them excel.

Babies 2 Books is a high quality childcare facility focusing on the education of young children. We also provide year round care for children ages 6 weeks - schoolage.

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1865 NORTH RIDGE ROAD (corner of Bacon Road and Route 20)440-357-KIDS • www.babies2books.com

✏Excellent Teachers ✏Excellent Curriculum ✏Excellent Ratios ✏Excellent Rates

We are babies 2 books EXCELLENCE in Childcare!

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COUNTY KIDS • MARCH 2009 • PAGE 13

Each camper receives their “own horse”

for the week with daily mounted les-

sons, trail rides, fun rides, games, guest

instructors, fi eld trips, parent demo,

ground lessons, take home video and

more. Excellent instructors and horses.

Swimming and other camp activities

included. ACA accredited since 1959.

References available. If you love horses,

you’ll love this camp! For more infor-

mation, visit www.FalconCamp.com or

email [email protected].

Summer Address:

4251Delta Rd SW

Carrollton OH 44615

Phone: 330-627-4269

Fax: 330-627-2220

Winter Address: 22232 Rye Rd

Shaker Hts OH 44122

216-991-2489, 800-837-CAMP

Fax: 216-991-4908

FAMILY KARATE’S CAMP KEIKI

8901 Mentor Ave.

440-255-7300

www.Karate4Family.com

See our ad on page 10

Family Karate’s Camp Keiki ( Hawaiian for

children) concentrates on Asian martial

arts and culture. The camp sessions will

be at Cedar Hills Episcopal Conference

Center in Leroy August 3 to 7, 9:00 AM

until 4:30 PM. Beginners and advanced

campers ages 7 to 12 will enjoy an op-

portunity to learn and practice self-de-

fense, open hand and weapon forms,

break boards, spar with padded weap-

ons, and experience Tai Chi and Yoga

movement. There will be hands-on crafts

decorating the camp shirts, learning to

use chopsticks, stenciling Chinese char-

acters, and creating paper lanterns along

with swimming every day, hiking, stories,

and games. Professional adult supervi-

sion keeps this camp program fun, well-

organized, and safe. There is an extended

day program with more activities and

professional supervision. To give your

child a unique opportunity to play and

learn, call for more information 440-255-

7300 or email contactus@Karate4Family.

com. We also have summer program

specials!

THE FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION

THEATRE CAMPS

38660 Mentor Ave.

Willoughby, OH 44094

440-951-7500

www.fi neartsassociation.org

See our ad on page 21

2009 Theatre Arts Camp-grades 3-12

The Young Actors Ensemble-grades 9-12

and 2009 high school grads

Young people who love to perform will

want to attend The Fine Arts Associa-

tion’s 2009 Summer Theatre Arts Camp.

This three days-per-week camp is for

grades 3-12. The six-week program

covers the theatrical aspects of music,

dance, theatre and art, and gives stu-

dents an understanding of how all the

arts interrelate. A fully-staged theatrical

production (open to the public) show-

cases the students’ talents the fi nal week-

end of camp. Camp size is limited for

personal attention from highly skilled,

trained artist/teachers.

The Young Actors Ensemble is for

students in grades 9-12 and 2009 high

school grads. This two-days-per-week

more intensive summer theatre experi-

ence focuses on collaboration, creativity

and professionalism as students learn

acting, movement and vocal techniques.

A Showcase Performance, open to the

public, takes place the fi nal evening of

class.

Acceptance into Summer Theatre Arts

Camp and The Young Actors Ensemble

are by audition only. However, students

with all ability and experience levels are

considered and encouraged to audi-

tion. Call 440-951-7500 to schedule an

audition. Audition dates are March 29 for

Theatre Arts Camp and March 28 for The

Young Actors Ensemble. To view audition

requirements, log on to www.fi neartsas-

sociation.org .

Inquire about FAA’s Summer Dance

Camps, Music Therapy Camps and MORE.

To receive a class catalog with complete

off erings in music, visual art, theatre,

dance and music therapy, call (440) 951-

7500 x104.

GILMOUR DAY CAMPS

34001 Cedar Road

Gates Mills, OH 44040

(440) 684-4580

www.gilmour.org

See our ad on page 17

Get set for another fun fi lled summer at

Gilmour Day Camps! From sports to fi lm

production, sculpting to drama, digi-

tal music to hip-hop and wild science,

Gilmour Camps have something for

everyone!

Our Preschool Camp will delight ages

3-5. Campers can uncover excitement

SUMMER CAMP GUIDE ‘09

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COUNTY KIDS • MARCH 2009 • PAGE 14continued on page 22

and educational adventure through

changing weekly themes that will have

them dancing, coming face to face with

dinosaurs, making music, growing and

tending a living garden, and entering

the world of books and reading. They will

thrive through extensive physical activ-

ity: tennis, Taekwondo, and fi tness and

water activities.

Day and Weekly Camps off er distinctive

opportunities and excursions for

grades K-8. Whether you are looking for

sports, arts, or entertainment the Day

Camp is for your child! With our state-

of-the-art facilities, campers will learn

to skate in our NHL-size hockey rink; bat

a home run; master matball, basketball,

and soccer. While Gilmour builds its

new natatorium, students will swim at a

nearby site. Gilmour’s 144-acre campus

is perfect for picnics, games, and sports

where Weekly Campers will learn fi lm

production and digital music making,

explore nature, perform a dramatic role,

create their own news magazine, and

make their own cameras!

Sports, Lacrosse, and Hockey Camps will

thrill campers ages 5-17 and provide a

positive and enthusiastic environment

for campers to build confi dence and

develop their skills.

Find out about Gilmour’s Before- and

After-Camp Care programs too. For

information about Preschool Camp call

(440) 684-4574; Day and Weekly Camps

(440) 684-4580; Lacrosse Camp (440)

449-7481; and Sports and Hockey Camps

(440) 449-7490. Visit www.gilmour.org.

GREAT SUMMER SCIENCE DAY CAMPS

Presented by Great Lakes Science Center

Lake Elementary School in Mentor

216-621-2400

www.GreatScience.com

See our ad on page 11

Great Lakes Science Center will bring lots

of hands-on fun and exploration to our

new camp location at Lake Elementary

School in Mentor with six Great Summer

Science Camps for children grades K-8.

Day-long camps will be held July 13 – 24.

Young scientists in grades K-8 will enjoy

a myriad of interactive content and ac-

tivities that include scientifi c exploration,

wacky experiments, new friendships and

hands-on fun. Camp content is designed

according to age level to ensure a high-

quality experience.

Camps include:

Chemical Connections

Experiment with acids and bases, make

slime and mix solutions that glow in

the dark. Mix and stir concoctions that

change before your eyes.

Creepy CrittersLearn about reptiles, amphibians and

insects while searching for spiders, sala-

manders and other creepy critters on the

Lake Erie shore.

Gadgets & GizmosExplore simple and complex machines,

build gadgets and gizmos that fl y, spin,

wobble and roll; take a peek inside

household objects.

Great Lakes, Great ScienceHike along the beach, learn about lo-

cal wildlife, collect and examine water

samples from Lake Erie and tour the

Steamship William G. Mather.

The Spectacular SkyExplore stars, comets and black holes

and view the night sky in the portable

STARLAB planetarium and learn to navi-

gate the summer sky.

Water WondersSplish! Splash! Drip! Drop! Discover the

amazing chemical and physical proper-

ties of water, observe the tiny creatures

in rivers and test Lake Erie’s water.

All sessions are led by certifi ed teachers

or science professionals and include a

trip to Great Lakes Science Center and

OMNIMAX fi lm. Extended care options

are available.

Great Summer Science Day Camps will

also be off ered downtown at Great Lakes

Science Center, in Brunswick and at The

Laurel School.

For complete information and online

registration, visit GreatScience.com.

HAWKEN SUMMER PROGRAMS

Day and Sports Camps; Summer Studies

Lyndhurst and Gates Mills, OH

(440) 423-4446

www.hawken.edu/summer

See our ad on page 12

Known for its excellent K-12 education,

Hawken School is also home to a variety

of vibrant summer programs. Whether

your child is interested in sports, improv-

ing their academics, or just plain hav-

ing fun, Hawken off ers something for

everyone.

Hawken’s Boys Day Camp and Girls Day

Camp provide wholesome activities that

make for a summer of unforgettable

fun. Led by professional educators and

coaches, the camps are open to grades

PK-6. Sports, arts and crafts, swimming

SUMMER CAMP GUIDE ‘09

There may be good news for people concerned about what they think is a lack of sportsmanship in America. A program created to reward and rec-ognize sportsmanship on and off the field has developed a set of practi-cal steps that parents and others can take to encourage fair play in youngsters and adults alike. TIPS TO HELP• ABCs of sportsmanship. Teach sportsmanship as part of the funda-mentals of the sport. Sportsmanship isn’t naturally learned and must be taught daily. • Go team. Parents should cheer for the team, not just their child, to teach the importance of being part of a group. • Reward the positive. Give game balls for the “best sport of the game” or give the opposing team an award. • More than the handshake. Start new end-of-the-game rituals that highlight sportsmanship. From creating a special song to a new ceremony, create an at-mosphere that’s positive. • Be a reporter. Call or e-mail the me-dia when witnessing great displays of sportsmanship to spread good news. • Form a sports support group. Join

forces with parents, coaches and com-munity leaders. EXPERT ADVICEConsider the advice of LaVell Edwards, the legendary former coach of the Brigham Young University Cougars football team and chair of the blue-ribbon panel that selects the winner of the national ARA Sportsmanship Award. The award is given annually to a college senior who excels at sports-manship on and off the football field. Said Edwards, “This is an issue we need to address at the grade- school level and with coaches and parents ev-

Tips For Developing Good Sportsmanship

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something for everyone! Affordable. Safe.

Fun. Friendly.

West End

Central

East End

Childcare

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Our campers enjoy traditional activities at our outstanding facilities in Kirtland, Ohio, surrounded by the beautiful Holden Arboretum. Our certified staff provides instruction in archery, backpacking, canoeing, climbing, crafts, cooking, nature study, riding (Chincapin only), ropes course, riflery, swimming, trips, tennis, and more.

Weekly Overnight Camp Sessions for boys and girls 10–14. A new way to experience Red Oak. Dates: June 15 to 19 and June 22 to 26. Adventure Week Day Camp for boys and girls 7 to 11. Dates: June 8 to 12, August 3 to 7 and Aug 17 to 21.Red Oak Overnight Camp, a residence camp for boys 11–15. Dates: June 29 to August 7. Features a two-week out-of-state trip.Red Barn Day Camp for boys 7-12. Dates: June 15 to July 31.Chincapin Day Camp, a day/equestrian camp for girls 8-12. Dates: June 15 to July 31. Equestrian Extension Camp, a one-week riding camp for girls 8-15.Dates: August 3 to 7.

For More Info Contact David Roskos, Executive Director • 440-256-0716www.redoakcamp.org • email: [email protected]

Developing Children’s Inner Strengths Through Outdoor Adventure

2009 OPEN HOUSES are from 10 am to 2 pm on January 24 • February 28 • March 21 • April 18 • May 9

2009 PROGRAM SCHEDULE

instruction and special activities are

off ered. The six-week long camps will

be held at Hawken’s Lyndhurst campus,

June 15 through July 24.

The Boys Sports Camp and the Girls

Sports Camp will be held at Hawken’s

Gates Mills campus for grades 4-8. The

camps are off ered in two-, four-, and

six-week sessions. Boys Sports campers

choose from baseball, basketball, touch

football, soccer, lacrosse and tennis.

The Girls Sports camp includes soccer,

softball, basketball, fl oor hockey, tennis

and volleyball, along with arts and crafts

and fi eld trips. The Sports Camps start

June 15.

Hot lunches are provided daily for Day

and Sports Camp children. Transporta-

tion and pre- and after-camp care are

also available.

And if improving your academics is

your focus, Hawken Summer Studies is

the place for you. The six-week session

is a program of credit, review, preview

and skill-building classes for students

entering grades 6 - 12. Off erings include

courses in math, writing, reading and

study skills, foreign language, photog-

raphy and health studies. Classes are

conducted in the morning, June 15-July

24, and are open to students from both

public and independent schools.

HERSHEY MONTESSORI’S

SUMMER DAY CAMP

440-357-0918

See our ad on page 11

Hershey Montessori School

Summer Program for Preschool and

Elementary Children

With a focus on arts and sciences and

an emphasis on being outside, Hershey

Montessori School’s Elementary Summer

Program (for students entering grades

one through seven in the fall) off ers the

fi nest summer program in the area. Us-

ing our beautiful campus, our program

off ers students their choice of a wide

variety of classes and activities, all run by

our experienced and loving staff of Mon-

tessori teachers. We will off er visual arts,

natural sciences, drama, sports and aca-

demic classes, all in small group settings.

We will also spend time at our incred-

ible farm-based second campus and we

will go on outings to enjoy some of the

area’s fi nest cultural, educational and just

plain fun activities. We are committed to

off ering a program that is of the highest

quality, treating students with respect at

all times, responding to individual needs

and enjoying summer to its fullest.

Hershey also off ers a summer program

for children ages 3-6. Anticipating an-

other fun fi lled summer with enriching

activities that allow our children to be

one with their natural surroundings, we

will enjoy hikes through the woods and

visits to the pond. This is all in addition

to our weekly focus programs including

Space Exploration, Theater, Gardening,

and more.

Morning and Aftercare options will be

available for both programs. You may

contact Hershey’s Admissions Offi ce for

further information. See you this sum-

mer!

KARATE INSTITUTE

MARTIAL ARTS CAMP

7667 Mentor Ave. Suite 102

Mentor, OH 44060

440-951-0463

www.MentorKarate.com

See our ad on page 18

Summer Fun with Martial Arts Camp

Are you thinking about which camp

or program to put your child into this

summer? The Karate Institute has an

outstanding Martial Arts program for

your child to learn and have fun in a

safe environment. Our success enhance-

ment program will guide them through

Fitness, Sports and Martial Arts Games,

Self Defense, Personal Safety, Mastering

the Basics of Martial Arts Sport Weapons,

Sport Sword/Padded Weapons Sparring,

learning how to Break Boards builds

children self esteem and pride. Your child

will have an opportunity to train safely

with high-ranking, experience and pro-

fessional instructors. Summer programs

and camp dates to be announced. To

make your RSVP, call the Karate Institute

at 440-951-0463. To hold your RSVP pay

$25.00 and you will receive a CHILD

SAFETY ID KIT . Karate Camps are in high

demand, call today or visit the Karate

Institute at 7667 Mentor Ave. Suite 102,

Mentor, Ohio 44060. Web site: www.

MentorKarate.com.

LAKE METROPARKS

SUMMER DAY CAMPS

440-358-7275, 800-669-9226

Online program registration at

lakemetroparks.com

See our ad on page 18

Make this summer fun at

Lake Metroparks Summer Day Camps

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70 off erings for children in Preschool

– 8th grade

Make this summer fun at Lake Me-

troparks summer day camps. Children

in preschool through 8th grade can

experience fun this summer naturally

while participating in one or more of the

70 diff erent Summer Day Camps. Sum-

mer day camps off er fun and educational

activities, fi eld trips, and an overnight

campout for select camps. Camps are

led by qualifi ed staff at various park

locations. Explore the complete listing

of Lake Metroparks summer day camps

online at lakemetroparks.com.

Pre-registration is required to participate

in Lake Metroparks Summer Day Camps

and/or the extended hours off erings.

Registration begins at 8:00 am Monday

March 2. Registration is available online

at lakemetroparks.com for camps and

extended care. You can also register by

calling (440) 358-7275 or

1-800-669-9226 (8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Monday through Friday). In person

registration is available at the Lake

Metroparks Registration Offi ce located at

11189 Spear Road in Concord Township.

Here is a preview of some of the summer

day camp off erings from Lake Me-

troparks for 2009:

• Dairy Delight (Grades 3 – 6) - Spend

four days as a dairy farmer when you

take care of dairy cows and calves,

make home made ice cream, butter and

cheese. Campers even visit a cheese

factory.

• Mommy and Me Mini Camp - Experi-

ence life on the farm with your three-

year old child. Milk a cow, tend a garden,

groom a mini horse, make crafts, and

read farm stories. This fun interactive

camp is designed for a parent or guard-

ian with children who are three years

of age by June 1. This is now a fi ve-day

camp with half-day sessions.

• Beach Adventure Camp (grades K - 5)

- If your camper enjoys

being in the water,

set sail for the

beach at Fairport

Harbor Lakefront

Park this summer.

Activities range

from swimming

and kayaking

to kite fl ying,

hiking,

games,

safety,

nature, crafts and more. This camp is

available by the day, or by the week.

Registration for this camp is available by

phone or in person only. Extended care

available.

• Get “Hooked On Fishing – Not on Drugs” Fishing Camp (Ages 7 to 11) - In

addition to daily fi shing trips, partici-

pants will learn about fi sh ecology, tying

knots and casting, respect for one’s self

and others, aquatic habitats and more.

No equipment or experience needed.

• Creativity Camp! (Grades K - 5) Activi-

ties range from crafts to special speak-

ers to fi eld trips and trips to the beach!

Camp meets Monday through Friday at

Painesville Township Park and is available

for daily, weekly, or half-

day sessions. Registra-

tion for this camp is

available by phone or

in person only.

• Wild encoun-ters Camp

(Ages 8 - 11)

- Join us for a

week at the

Wildlife

Center for

encounters

with live animals, peeks behind the

scenes, become an animal trainer and try

wild activities! End the week with a visit

to Cleveland Zoo/Rainforest.

• The First Discoveries camp (Kindergar-

ten) - Series provide an excellent oppor-

tunity for a young child’s fi rst camp ex-

perience through hands-on exploration

of the natural world around us. Activities

will engage campers to help them learn

about the 3 R’s of the environment

– reverence, respect, and responsibility

through hiking, games, crafts, and more.

• Bite Sized Camps (grades 1 - 5) - Mini-

camps that are only one or two days in

length, yet off er a full array of activities,

such as backcountry skills, rock climbing,

fi shing, science, art, scavenger hunts,

and discovering plants and farm animals.

• Art Adventures Camp (grades 1 – 5) -

Campers explore the patterns and colors

of nature by artistically investigating dif-

ferent parks. Try painting with diff erent

mediums, learn sketching and shading

techniques and make a naturalist sketch

journal.

• Camp Luckystone (grades 1 - 5) - Seven

diff erent camps provide a combination

of nature and recreation and include

two to three fi eld trips each week. Series

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Celebrating 30 Years of Excellence in the Martial Arts!

sm

2009 Martial Art Summer Camps

Give your child a memorable summer of new experiences, fun and fitness. If they have wanted to try karate or martial arts then this is the perfect opportunity for them to train with the most experienced

professional martial arts instructors in the area. Early Drop Off and Late Pick Up Available!

Karate Institute

7667 Mentor Ave. 440 951-0463

www.MentorKarate.com

Camp Dates: Camp 1: July 6-10; Camp 2: July 13-17 Half Day Camps: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

All Day Camps: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm The Summer Camp that has Real Life Value. Safe Environment!

New Students can earn their Orange Belt and Certificate! Great Sports Camp for Martial Artist and Athletes of all Sports!

See Us at the

KidShow Great Lakes Mall March 28 & 29

Great Martial Arts Demo

on Stage!

Register online at lakemetroparks.comor call 440-358-7275 or 800-669-9226Extended hours availableChoose a camp that fits your scheduleHalf-day through week-long campsComplete camp listings online and in Spring Parks Plus!

@LAKE METROPARKSSUMMER DAY CAMPS

registration begins MARCH 2

More than

70 camps to

choose from

for Pre-K

through 8th

grade!

Nature•Science•Art•Hiking•Swimming•KayakingCanoeing•Sailing•Rock climbing•Farm camps

Renewable energy•Horse/dairy/sheep•Field trips and much more!

includes Rocks Rock!, What’s In the Wild,

Treasure Hunters, and Skate and Score.

• Lake Metroparks Adventure Camps! – Five camp off erings include Ultimate

Adventures (ages 7 to 11 & 11-14) where

campers experience the thrill of canoe-

ing, rock climbing, kayaking, snorkeling

(conditions permitting), archery and

more. In Fish Expedition Adventure,

campers will land some new knowledge

about fi sh, fi sh rivers and ponds, use

spin and fl y rods and tie fl ies and end the

week on a Lake Erie Charter!

• Farmcamps - Milk a cow, make brown-

ies, groom a horse, and create a country

fair for your family. Explore animals,

plants, and farm products; and experi-

ence farm chores and farm life. Three

camps to choose from: Once upon a

Farmcamp (Preschool), Farmcamp,

(grades K - 4), and Farm Adventures

(grades 4 to 6), which includes an over-

night stay at Farmpark.

• Other Farmpark camps:

• Horse’n Around Camp (ages 8 - 12).

Experience the world of horses, ride like

knights and fair ladies on a horse led by

experience horsemen. Ride in a show

wagon on parade day, visit horse farms,

learn to care for horses, and explore

animal careers.

• Horse Sense (ages 8 - 12) - Dream of

driving a draft horse, riding English

and Western style, or owning a horse?

Experience horsemanship and a trip to a

horse farm. Campers ride horses led by

experienced horseman.

• Renewable Energy Camp (ages 8 - 12)

- Build a solar powered toy, make plastic

from corn, go on a “green building” scav-

enger hunt and discover the science of

renewable resources.

• Plant Play (ages 8 - 12) - Tending a gar-

den, growing plants with hydroponics,

harvesting honey and plant experiments

are part of the fun. Visit the Cleveland

Botanical Garden to complete your ad-

venture. It’s a Wooly World participants

(ages 8 – 12) Shear sheep, spin yarn,

weave a wooly creation and tend sheep,

goats and rabbits that provide the fi ber

used to make clothes. Continue your

adventure at a llama farm.

Older children (ages 12 – 16) who are

interested in being on the water will

enjoy a series of boating camps off ered

by Lake Metroparks at Fairport Harbor

Lakefront Park.

• Boat Camp - Learn the world of boat-

ing. An Ohio Boaters Education Certifi ca-

tion Course is given fi rst to educate the

campers on the rules and regulation of

boating. After dry land training, they

will learn how to canoe, kayak, sail, and

drive a powerboat. Course curriculum

also includes radio use and even boat

construction.

• Sailing camp off ers youth the chance

to learn the ins and outs of handling

sailboats. They will handle a variety of

sailboats in the protected harbor. Camp-

ers should expect to be on and in the

water. Camp includes an overnight pad-

dling session.

LITTLE SCHOLARS

Little Scholars - Willoughby

440-951-3596

Little Scholars II - Mentor

440-257-6600

www.littlescholars.net.

See our ad on page 20

A better choice in child care...All Stars

summer camps at Little Scholars keep

kids happy with lots of healthy indoor

and outdoor activities which include

swimming, hiking, fi shing, sports, arts

and crafts, drama and lots more!

All Stars summer camps focuses on fun

activities that help kids build self-es-

teem, cooperation and friendships. The

activities keep kids interested and want-

ing to come back! All Stars summer camp

runs 10 consecutive weeks June through

August. All full-time programs include

breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack.

Parents are encouraged to visit with their

child to see the wonderful facilities and

to meet the exceptional teachers. You

will notice the high standard programs

available for infants through school-age

with the most qualifi ed teachers in the

fi eld. Best of all, parents and children will

see so many smiling faces!

LUV, LEARN-N-LAUGHTER

2603 Riverside Dr.

Painesville Township, OH 44077

440-354-9515

See our ad on page 10

SUMMER CAMP 2009. Luv, Learn-n-

Laughter is now enrolling children ages

6 to 12 for their 2009 summer program.

They off er a wider variety of inside activi-

ties such as computers, Skeeball, Game

Cube, arts and crafts, ceramics, science

and cooking projects, as well as outside

activities such as playground and splash

day. Every week your child will experi-

ence fun fi eld trips (bowling, putt-putt,

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For Children with LEARNING DIFFERENCES

(ADD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Asperger’s, LD)Main Campus-Lakeland Community College

Academic Fun & Fitness CampCreative Education Institute

Carole Richards, Camp Director440-914-0200 • [email protected] • www.cei4learning.org

4“Teen Leadership” Program 4Specially trained counselors and aides 45 to 1 camper to staff ratio4Full and half-day sessions46-weeks, begins June 15th, 20094Before and After Care Included

Social Skills - Enjoy others, play togetherBasic Skills - Improve reading and math

Creativity - Theater, Science, Computers

swimming and much more) plus special

incoming events such as Bounce Houses,

Kid Fit and more. They have degreed

teachers in all classrooms and provide

nutritious meals and snacks. Call today

to enroll your child for a summer experi-

ence that they will never forget.

RABBIT RUN THEATER CAMP

440-428-5913

www.rabbitrunonline.com

See our ad on page 13

Dare to express, explore, and imagine at

the Summer Theater Arts Camp! For over

16 years Rabbit Run Community Arts

Association has sponsored this camp,

where each summer nearly 100 campers

participate in a seven-week comprehen-

sive theater arts program.

Campers ignite their imaginations as

they explore all areas of the theater

arts including, drama, music, dance,

costumes, make-up, and stage craft.

Whether learning to perform on stage or

gaining experience working back stage,

campers come away with renewed self

confi dence.

The camp is held at Rabbit Run Theater

and neighboring Stanton Park in Madi-

son. Combining the best of two worlds,

campers have access to the professional-

quality stage with state-of-the-art the-

atrical equipment at Rabbit Run, as well

as access to the fresh air and beauty of

Stanton Park where many camp activities

take place.

Campers participate in arts and crafts,

age-appropriate games including water

games. At the end of the seven-week

program, the campers perform in or

work back stage in a full-scale produc-

tion at Rabbit Run Theater.

The Theater Camp is divided into two

sections depending upon the age of the

child. “Junior Camp”, ages 5 - 7, meets ev-

ery Tuesday and Thursday morning from

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. “Youth Camp”, ages

8 - 14, meets on Mondays, Wednesdays,

and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Ju-

nior Camp begins June 23 - August 8, and

Youth Camp begins June 22 - August 8.

“In addition to teaching the campers

all the ’ins and outs’ of theater, we try to

make this truly a traditional camp experi-

ence,” said Lisa Marie French, camp di-

rector. “Rabbit Run Theater and Stanton

Park are beautiful facilities and greatly

enhance the camping experience.”

Registration for children’s Theater Camp

begins in April. For more information or

to register, call RRCAA at 440-428-5913

or visit us at www.rabbitrunonline.org .

RED OAK, RED BARN AND

CHINCAPIN CAMPS

9057 Kirtland Chardon Rd.

Kirtland, OH 44094

David Roskos, Executive Director

440-256-0716

www.redoakcamp.org

Email: [email protected]

See our ad on page 16

Red Oak, a not-for-profi t private camp, is

proud of its mission to develop chil-

dren’s inner strengths through

outdoor adventure. Red Oak

off ers three traditional camps

and several one-week

session options.

Campers develop

self-reliance and

leadership skills,

while investigat-

ing nature, and

building new

friendships.

The camp

boasts a climb-

ing tower, a

21 element

ropes course, and zip line for developing

climbing skills, confi dence, and physical

fi tness. Campers also enjoy traditional

camp activities, including archery, back-

packing, canoeing, climbing, tennis,

swimming, as well as the opportunity to

develop interests in science and camp

crafts under the guidance of our expe-

rienced staff . Horseback riding is also

available for our girls program.

This year Red Oak Camp is excited to

announce two one-week resident camp

sessions for boys and girls. These short

overnight sessions are ideal for

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COUNTY KIDS • MARCH 2009 • PAGE 20

Playing, Learning,

Growing...Together

Exceptional child care and educational programs for infants,

toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children

Now EnrollingFor Our

ALL STARS SUMMER CAMP

June - August5 Years - 13 Years

Little Scholars locationLittle Scholars II location

Hours: 6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack are included

in the weekly tuition.

CALL OR STOP IN!

www.littlescholars.com

NOW ENROLLING

SUMMER CAMPSLittle ScholarsWILLOUGHBY951-3596

Little Scholars IIMENTOR

257-6600

campers who would like to try our pro-

gram on a short-term basis. Campers will

have a chance to try many of our activi-

ties, including climbing and challenge

course, and enjoy staying overnight in

our cabins.

The Red Oak Boys Legacy sessions is

a residence camp for boys ages 11-15.

The Legacy Session runs six weeks, and

campers reside at Red Oak Camp Mon-

day through Friday, returning home

for the weekends. During weeks one

through four, campers train in climbing,

rappelling, canoeing, backpacking, and

cooking in preparation for the two week

Adventure Trip. Backpacking, canoeing

or climbing are the annually rotated

Adventure Trip themes, which vary each

year.

Red Barn is a day camp for boys ages

7-11. Each day the boys participate in

fun and challenging outdoor activities,

which include archery, canoeing, fi sh-

ing, hiking, low ropes course, softball,

swimming, outdoor science, crafts, wood

crafting skills and more. Campers select

from a wide menu of activities, and are

encouraged to try all activities. Swim-

ming lessons are mandatory.

Chincapin is a day for girls ages 8-12.

The girls’ camp program includes the

same challenges of climbing, rappelling,

backpacking and canoeing activities as

the young men’s’ programs, as well as

archery, canoeing, fi shing, hiking, low

ropes course, softball, swimming, out-

door science, and crafts. Additionally,

girls receive riding instruction and barn

management lessons four days a week.

Other short-term and weekly programs

include: Chincapin Equestrian Extension

Camp - A Week of Riding at Chincapin;

the Chincapin Girls Adventure trip - a

residence/trip camp, featuring backpack-

ing, canoeing and/or climbing for teens.

The Co-Ed Adventure Day Camp at Red

Barn - fun at red barn for boys and

girls; and our Extension Week at

Red Oak - our fi nal residence

week session in August.

ROOSEVELT COUNTRY

DAY CAMP AND STABLES

800-752-2690

See our ad on page 21

Roosevelt Country Day

Camp. A Lorimer camp

successor to Camp Roos-

evelt for Boys. Over 2000

Alumni in Cleveland. Day

Camp for 25 on Lake Erie in Perry.

Transportation: Twenty Pickup Spots -

Solon, Chagrin Falls, Shaker, Pepper Pike,

Beachwood, Cleveland Heights, Orange,

(Lake and Geauga Counties plus Car

Pool).

Old Fashion Genuine Camp. Riding with

Judy Lorimer (25 years experience teach-

ing and showing). Beginner to advanced,

regular one hour per day plus optional

half day with horses, ponies, canoe,

kayak or swim.

Motor boat, ski, kneeboard, sail, crafts,

archery, soccer, softball, volleyball.

Special time: possible kickball, spud,

NEWCOMB, dance, drama, low carnivals,

occasional overnights.

We teach all Classes, Bill Lorimer BA Rie,

MA WRU ED. Many years camper, coun-

selor. Director Judy Lorimer BA Buff alo

25 years teaching riding, showing. We

still show successfully. Assistant director

plus carefully chosen staff .

STEPPING STONES CHILD

DEVELOPMENT CENTER

2471 Hubbard Rd.

Madison, OH 44057

440-428-5993

See our ad on page 14

Stepping Stones Child Development

Center in Madison is off ering a summer

part day program for children entering

kindergarten this fall. The program is

off ered in three week sessions of three

mornings per week from 9am until noon.

Stepping Stones has been awarded Ac-

creditation from the National Association

for the Education of Young Children

and received the State of Ohio De-

partment of Education Award of

Excellence. The center off ers full and

part day programs for children ages 6

weeks through kindergarten.

The center is recognized and col-

SUMMER CAMP GUIDE ‘09

U NI V ER SIT Y SCHOOL

SUMMERCAMPSBOYS & GIRLS ENTERING GRADES K–12

GET READY TO HAVE SOME FUN!

REGISTER TODAY!

DAY CAMP (BOYS)

SPORTS CAMPS (COED & BOYS ONLY)

SPACE ROCKETS & ROBOTS CAMP (COED)

COMPUTER CAMP (COED)

ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT (COED)

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High l ight s

To learn more about US Summer Camps please visit www.US.edu or call

216-831-2200, ext. 7366

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Roosevelt Country Day CampWe Play, Have Fun and Make Friends while Improving, Learning and Working on Teams.

Boys & Girls ages 6-14

The Lorimer Camps have 80 year of experience!2814 Perry Park • Perry, Ohio 44081800-752-2690 • Cell: 440-220-0378www.rooseveltcountrydaycamp.com

Bill Lorimer: BA Rice, MA Western Reserve • Judy Lorimer, BA University of Buffalo, For a brochure, CD, application or visit, please call. • Visits are by appointment only

We have horseback and pony riding for the beginner,

novice and advanced riders. We ride in our larger indoor arena or on our outdoor sand ring trails. Riding options include one hour or two hours

per day, or no riding at all. Our director Judy Lorimer has 30 years experience

overseeing children with horses.

Our other activities include: archery, basketball, BB guns, crafts, drama, playground, soccer, softball, tennis,

tetherball and volleyball.Tuition is approximately $300 a week with our transportation and $250 a week with your transportation. Lunches provided.

At Roosevelt Country Day Camp we have our own beach on Lake Erie where we canoe, kayak, kneeboard, use out-boards, sail, swim, tow float and water ski. Our director Bill Lorimer has 40

years experience working on Lake Erie.

RobynJoins Us

ThisSummer!

The Fine Arts Association

laborates with the Ohio Department of

Education. The Early Learning Content

Standards as set by the Department

of Education set the basis of the pre-k

curriculum. With a nature preserve in

the backyard, the teachers are able to

incorporate the outdoors in their lesson

planning and enjoy giving this program

the feeling of summer camp. The pre-k

teachers have Bachelor’s Degrees in Early

Childhood Education and are licensed by

the State of Ohio.

You are invited to call the center at 440-

428-5993 for more detailed information

on the numerous programs off ered. Feel

free to stop in for a visit, but please ring

the bell as all the entrances are secured.

The center is open weekdays from 6AM

– 6:30 PM

SUMMER WIND

STABLES, TACK AND GIFT SHOPPE

11770 Chillicothe Road

Chesterland, OH 44026

440-729-1849

440-729-7430

www.summerwindstables.com

www.summerwindtack.com

See our ad on page 10

Summer Wind Stables, Tack and Gift

Shoppe has professional staff both in

the stable and in the shoppe to see to

your needs; whether it be your equine

education, caring for your horse or help-

ing you fi nd the right items to purchase.

Our goal is to foster a life-long love of

horses and to teach respect and proper

care of our equine friends. Through the

years we have seen our students learn

to fully appreciate the responsibilities

and rewards of being an equestrian. We

teach our students how a horse thinks

and how to become “one” with the horse.

Summer Wind students will learn every

aspect of horseback riding and caring for

the horse. Our stable enjoys an excellent

reputation for safety. With that in mind,

our students learn all the basics: groom-

ing, tacking, feeding, cleaning stalls,

bathing the horse and cleaning and con-

ditioning their equipment. As students

progress they will learn to work with a

young horse, lunging, trailer loading

and setting jump courses. Our students

learn how to detect medical problems

in horses and how to care for them. We

will have special visits throughout the

summer to further the campers’ educa-

tion. Individual attention will be given

to ensure that students will learn at their

own experience level and within their

own time frame. Our riding program can

help timid children to learn to become

more confi dent and assertive. Learning

to ride a horse profi ciently and working

with the horse gives horse lovers of all

ages a wonderful feeling of accomplish-

ment. Safety is our fi rst priority. The

newest standard ASTM-SEI approved

helmets are provided and must be worn

by all students. A boot with a heel and a

hard toe is also necessary. Summer Wind

Stable’s horses are well trained, wise,

trustworthy and friendly. These horses

give the students confi dence and secu-

rity in a short time because the students

know the horses will listen to them and

will be well behaved. We have 21 school

horses and have horses available for

all levels of riding. Our school horses

are all show quality, and perform in the

top ribbons consistently at shows. Our

facility enjoys many various activities in

horsemanship. We ride hunter, jumper,

dressage, eventing, trailriding for our

regular students, hunter paces and some

western. We believe that a well rounded,

multi faceted experience is important

and we like exposing our riders to a vari-

ety of safe, fun horse activities. We have

schooling shows at Summer Wind and

also go to local and away shows. Camp

runs Monday to Friday all summer. Our

campers are divided into two or three

ability groups each week. Campers ride

two times each day for at least one or

one and a half hours each time. We have

an educational hands-on ground lesson

and lunch. Students may also swim in an

in-ground heated pool on hot summer

days. We have an advanced group of rid-

ers at camp that are showing in upper

level shows and challenge these riders

in our camp program. Our camp instruc-

tors are our full time year round riding

instructors who have been with us for

many years. We are fortunate to be able

to provide our campers with the qual-

ity of instruction our regular students

receive. Parents are invited to our special

activities on Fridays, such as costume

day, show day and to see their child’s

accomplishments each week. Summer

Wind also has a wonderful tack shoppe,

fi lled with all the necessities and the

latest selection of gifts and “fun stuff ”

you can imagine. Our regular students,

boarders and campers receive a discount

regularly in our tack shoppe. Summer

Wind can also visit your home with our

SUMMER CAMP GUIDE ‘09

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ponies and horses for a party. Let your

friends and family know we’d love to be

invited to your next party!!!

UNIVERSITY SCHOOL

SUMMER PROGRAMS

Hunting Valley Campus:

2785 SOM Center Rd.

Hunting Valley, OH 44022

Shaker Heights Campus:

20701 Brantley Rd.

Shaker Heights, OH 44122

216-831-1984 x 7366

See our ad on page 20

Entering its 83rd year, the Day Camp is a

full six-week program for boys entering

grades K-6 that teaches skills and fosters

sportsmanship. The following sports

clinics provide concentrated skill devel-

opment for boys: All American Sports

Camp (grades 6-8), baseball (grades 5-9),

basketball (grades 5-9), football (grades

5-9), lacrosse (grades 5-9), wrestling

(grades 5-9), speed (grades 5-9) and soc-

cer (grades K-10).

Space Science Adventure and the more

advanced Space Science Week transform

participants in grades 4-8 into astronauts

when they take part in a space shuttle

mission aboard University School’s state

of the art shuttle simulator.

Comp-Unique, a computer and tech-

nology camp for grades 5-8, includes

fi lmmaking, robotics, Adobe Flash, and

aviation and computer simulation Tennis

instructions is off ered for grades 4-12,

and a golf clinic provides skill develop-

ment for grades 5-12. Academic enrich-

ment classes are off ered at the Hunting

Valley campus for grades 8-12.

Extended care is available both morn-

ings and afternoon at the Shaker Heights

campus, and a shuttle bus operates be-

tween the two campuses.

YMCA SUMMER CAMPS

www.lakecountyymca.org

See our ad on page 15

June 8 through August 21, 2009

Since the early 1930’s, the YMCA has

been one of the most trusted camping

organizations in the world. The Lake

County YMCA continues its long tradi-

tion of camping this summer, providing

unparalleled youth enrichment based

on the Y’s core values of caring, honesty,

respect and responsibility.

The Y off ers a variety of experiences

for kids of all ages, including preschool

Camp Neehi (ages 3-5), day camp with

SUMMER CAMP GUIDE ‘09weekly “Big Trips” (grades 1-8), teen

trekkers (grades 7-8), Perry summer

day camp (grades 1-7), resident Camp

Fitch (grades 3-8), and an array of sports

camps. Cost and times vary per camp.

Extended care hours and fi nancial as-

sistance available.

For more information, visit www.

lakecountyymca.org, or call the Central

Branch, Painesville, at 440-352-3303, the

East End Branch, Madison, at 440-428-

5125, the West End Branch, Willoughby,

at 440-946-1160 or Childcare, Perry at

440-259-9030.

erywhere.” THE GOOD NEWSA higher percentage of Americans (83 percent) report they have witnessed posi-tive displays of sportsmanship than have seen bad sportsmanship (78 percent). That’s according to a national sportsmanship survey fielded by TNS for the Awards and Recognition Association (ARA), an international trade association whose members are specialists in recognizing people through awards, trophies and other forms of appreciation.LEARN MORETo learn more, visit www.ara sportsmanshipaward.com.

GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP from page 14

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MARCH 1, 6-8, 13-15ROALD DAL’S “WILLY WONKA

JUNIOR”, The Fine Arts Association,

Corning Auditorium, 38660 Mentor Av-

enue, Willoughby; The adaptation for

young performers features songs like

“The Candy Man” and “Pure Imagina-

tion.” Children will love this story about

Charlie, his quest for the golden ticket

and his amazing journey through the

chocolate factory (Rated G); Presented

by the Yarnell Youth Theatre Company.

2:00pm, March 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th,

15th; 7:30pm, March 6th, and 13th.

Adult/$17.00; Senior Citizen/$15.00;

Youth/$15.00. Customer Service 440-

951-7500; www.fi neartsassociation.org

MARCH 6-21MASTERWORKS IN MINIATURE 2009,

Gallery One, 7003 Center Street, Men-

tor; Now in its 18th year, Masterworks

in Miniature features paintings, sculp-

ture, and drawings by America’s top

artists. Guidelines for the show limit

sizes to 9” x 12” or smaller. Masterworks

is a remarkable collection of small

originals. 10:00am-6:00pm, Monday,

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and

Saturday; 10:00am-9:00pm, Friday.

Admission is free. www.galleryone.com

MARCH 8 LAKELAND CIVIC BAND CONCERT,

Lakeland Community College, Per-

forming Arts Center, 7700 Clocktower

Drive, Kirtland; Spring concert.

HOURS: 4:00pm. Adult/$7.00; Senior

Citizen/$6.00; Student/$2.00

www.lakelandcc.edu.

MARCH 11FAA WOMEN’S COMMITTEE LUN-

CHEON/LECTURE “WHAT’S NEW IN

THE GARDEN”, The Fine Arts Associa-

tion, The Main Gallery, 38660 Mentor

Avenue, Willoughby; Noelle Clark Akin

from Petitti Garden Center inspires

us just in time for planning our 2009

garden. 11:00am Admission: Mem-

bers/$12.00; Non-members/$15.00

Customer Service Center, 440-951-

7500; www.fi neartsassociation.org

MARCH 14-15MAPLE SUGARING WEEKEND, Lake

Metroparks Farmpark, Visitors will

take a horse-drawn wagon ride to the

Woodland Science Center to witness

the entire maple production process

as sap is collected, boiled, and turned

into maple syrup and other products.

Discover how trees are tapped and

see the amazing network of the more

than 1,000 trees that are tapped for

the Farmpark maple sugaring collec-

tion. Other activities include making

maple stirs and maple-oriented crafts

and sampling maple syrup and candy.

Farmpark’s own maple syrup and other

maple items will be available for sale.

A pancake breakfast will be served

between 9:00am and 1:00pm at the

J & J Café, no reservations needed

but, Farmpark admission is required.

9:00am-5:00pm. Adult/$6.00; Senior

Citizen 60+/$5.00; Youth 2-11/$4.00;

Younger than 2/Free. 800-366-3276;

www.lakemetroparks.com

MARCH 14-15RAILFEST 2009 BY NMRA DIVISION

5 MODEL RAILROAD SHOW & FLEA

MARKET, Lakeland Community Col-

lege, 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland;

Featuring dealers, fl ea market, exhibi-

tors, operating layouts, video tapes,

historical displays, train ride informa-

tion, 3,000 free parking spaces, free

shuttle bus – 8:30am-4:30pm and food

service available. 10:00am-4:00pm

Adult/$5.00; Two day pass/$8.00; Cou-

ples/$8.00; Family (adults with children

under 18)/$10.00. Contact Rob Bowers,

Chairman, 440-942-3039

MARCH 15BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF

NORTHEAST OHIO BOWL FOR KIDS

SAKE, Freeway Lanes, 7300 Palisades

Parkway, Mentor; Join us for a fun-fi lled

afternoon of bowling, food and prizes.

It’s a great opportunity for friends, co-

workers and family to come together

for the children in Lake County. Corpo-

rate teams are encouraged to sign up

early. To obtain bowlers pledge forms

and event sponsorship information,

contact the agency at: 440-352-2526 or

800-222-2440. Individuals and league

teams are welcome. HOURS: 1:00pm

One Fee for all Ages/$50.00 in pledges

Contact Lynne Strah, 440-352-2526;

www.bbbsneo.org

MARCH 21ANNUAL MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP

BENEFIT “ONE WORLD – ONE CUL-

TURE – REUNION”, The Fine Arts As-

sociation, Corning Auditorium, 38660

Mentor Avenue, Willoughby; A hand-

clapping, foot stomping eclectic mix

of ethnic artistry featuring talented

area performers; to benefi t the Sarah

Weeden Richardson Minority Schol-

arship Fund. 7:00pm. One Fee for all

Ages/$15.00 Contact Customer Service

Center, 440-951-7500; www.fi neartsas-

sociation.org

MARCH 21-22SUBHUMAN, TRUE TALES FROM

BENEATH THE SEA, Lake Erie Col-

lege, C. K. Rickel Theater, Gillett Street

(off of West Washington), Painesville,

Ohio. Ed Holmes and his One Man

Show. A fun and unique to benefi t

Extended Housing Inc. who provides

housing and housing services to those

with severe and persistent mental

illness. Saturday, 7:00pm-9:30pm;

Sunday, 2:00pm-4:00pm. Adult/$20.00

(includes reception) Contact Angie

Adams, 440-352-8424 ext 118; Patty

Freeman, 440-352-8424 ext. 115; www.

extendedhousing.org

MARCH 27-29ANDREWS OSBORNE ACADEMY

HORSE SHOW, Andrews Osborne

Academy, 38588 Mentor Avenue, Wil-

loughby; Riders will compete in hunt-

er/jumper events for local, regional

and national rankings and awards.

10:00am-5:00pm, March 27th; 8:00am-

5:00pm, March 28th; 8:00am-4:00pm,

March 29th. Admission is Free. 440-

942-3600; www.andrewsosborne.org

MARCH 28-29KARATE INSTITUTE PERFORMANCE

AT KIDSHOW, Great Lakes Mall, 7850

Mentor Avenue, Mentor; High energy

demonstration featuring weapons,

little dragons, board breaking, mar-

tial arts and more! Hours are 3:30pm,

March 28th; 2:00pm, March 29th

Admission is Free. Contact Dennis or

Michelle, 440-951-0463; www.men-

torkarate.com

MARCH 2912TH ANNUAL STRIDES OF MARCH

5K RUN AND WALK, The Holden

Arboretum, 9500 Sperry Road, Kirt-

land; A 5K run and walk through The

Holden Arboretum; male and female

categories are divided by age group.

Trophies presented to the top three

fi nishers overall and top three fi nish-

ers in each category. Pre-registration

noon-2:00pm on March 28th at the

Deepwood Center Administration

Building at 8121 Deepwood Boulevard

in Mentor; Registration at 7:30am day

of the race. Proceeds help children and

adults with developmental disabilities

and mental retardation. 8:30am Start

time. One Fee for all Ages/$15.00 Pre-

registration; Day of race/$18.00

Deepwood Foundation, 440-350-5309;

www.deepwoodfoundation.org

MARCH 29KALEIDOSCOPE CONCERT SERIES

“FAURÉ REQUIEM”, Painesville

United Methodist Church, 71 North

Park Place, Painesville; Featuring The

Fine Arts Association Community

Choir conducted by Phyllis Speirs.

Also includes the Pie Jesus by Karl J.

Jenkins and Andrew Lloyd Webber.

3:00pm Admission is free. www.

fi neartsassociation.org

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