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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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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.
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
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.)
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.
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.
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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
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!
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
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
D ampy sa C
‘09
GRADES K-8
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
CHECK OUT
SPRINGBreak Camps
STARTING IN
MARCH!
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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
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
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!
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
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
COUNTY KIDS • MARCH 2009 • PAGE 15
something for everyone! Affordable. Safe.
Fun. Friendly.
West End
Central
East End
Childcare
COUNTY KIDS • MARCH 2009 • PAGE 16
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
SUMMER CAMP GUIDE ‘09
COUNTY KIDS • MARCH 2009 • PAGE 17
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
SUMMER CAMP GUIDE ‘09
COUNTY KIDS • MARCH 2009 • PAGE 18
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,
SUMMER CAMP GUIDE ‘09
COUNTY KIDS • MARCH 2009 • PAGE 19
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
SUMMER CAMP GUIDE ‘09
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
COUNTY KIDS • MARCH 2009 • PAGE 22
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
C O M M U N I T Y C A L E N D A R
COUNTY KIDS • MARCH 2009 • PAGE 23
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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