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    Feb. 17 - 23, 2012Hometowners 11B

    Calendar 12B

    Reel World 13B

    Summer

    Music Programs

    Family Camp: Zoo Train!

    Student Camps: Band, Low Brass,

    Flute, String, Composition, Chamber

    Music, and Individual Lessons.

    Webster Groves,

    Chesterfeld and University City.

    webster.edu/cms/summer

    314-968-5939

    SUMMER

    ART

    CAMPS

    One week sessions:

    Half-Day sessions for ages 4 to 6

    Full-day sessions for ages 6 to 15

    Acting and Visual Art for ages 5 to 8

    Download a ProgramBrochure & Register Onlineat www.laumeier.org

    12580 Rott Road, St. Louis, MO 63127 | 314.615.5269 | www.laumeier.org

    DISCOVERPOSSIBILITIESCAMPKIRKWOOD-WEBSTER GROVES FAMILY YMCA

    With 60 unique summer day camps,

    we have something for every child!

    Register by February 29 to save

    15% off one week of camp!

    Register today at www.ymcastlouis.org

    KIRKWOOD: 314.965.9622 WEBSTER: 314.962.9622

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    SUMMER CAMPS/LESSONSAckermanns Swim Program (www.aspkirkwood.com) teaches swimmingand water safety. Group lessons withdifferent water levels for safe learning.

    Red Cross certied staff. Non-competi-tive learning environment.

    At Camp KangaZoo, choose one orboth week-long sessions: Battle of the

    Biomes or Ecology Everythings

    Connected. Explore animal habitsand habitats, play games, meet ani-mals, enjoy sing-a-longs, perform skits

    and more. On Thursday evening sleepat the Zoo and wake up with the birds.Sessions start June 11 for studentsentering grades 1 to 6. Also, the Zoos

    award-winning teen camp program for

    students entering grades 7 to 9 andCamp Joey, a half-day camp for pre-

    Kindergarten students ages 4 to 5, are

    available selected weeks during thesummer. Register for camp starting inMarch. For information, call 646-4544

    or visit www.stlzoo.org/education.

    The College School (962-9355) of-

    fers themed day camps for ages 4 to 11

    and multi-day expeditions for ages 9 to15. Adventure Day Camp sessions runfrom June 4 to August 3, from 9 a.m.

    to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, and

    include eld trips, recreational swim-

    ming and swim lessons (for ages 4 to7). Before and after care is available.Experienced teachers lead camps, as-sisted by qualied counselors. During

    the July 4 week, the school will host a4-day American Traditions camp. For

    ages 9 to 15 seeking outdoor experienc-es, The College School offers multi-day

    adventures led by experienced teachersfrom June 4 to July 20.

    Community Music School of Web-

    ster University offers Summer Mu-sic Programs for all ages (from birthto 18) including Family Camp, Band,Low Brass, Flute, String, Composi-tion, Chamber Music, and IndividualLessons. Locations in Webster Groves,Chestereld and University City. Visit

    www.webster.edu/cms/summer or call968-5939 for more information.

    S.M.A.R.T.S. have it at Cirque deCommunity. Science, Math, Art,Reading, Technology and Sports areintegrated into the theme Birds,

    Bugs and Botanica. It is three ringsof fun for incoming kindergartenersthrough sixth graders. This two-week

    camp from July 30 to August 10 is ful-

    ly staffed by experienced CommunitySchool faculty.

    Cor Jesu Enrichment and Sportscamps are designed for girls, third toeighth grades and are taught by CJAteachers and coaches. Enjoy camps thatfocus on art, drama, cooking, crafts,

    leadership, baking, creative writing,study skills, grade-school lacrosse,

    eld hockey, volleyball, soccer, golf,

    basketball and more. For informationvisit www.corjesu.org/camps2012.

    Cub Creek Science Camp is theonly overnight animal camp in thecountry with its own zoo. Campers (7

    to 17) feed monkeys, walk llamas andhold baby kangaroos. The camp alsooffers Jr. Vet, Culinary Science, CSI

    Crime Science and more. Visit www.

    bearriverranch.com/science_camp torequest a free brochure.

    Dance Center of Kirkwood (821-6663) offers the opportunity to study

    with experienced and highly trainedprofessional instructors. The 2012summer schedule includes Nutcrack-

    er and Musical Theater camps.

    Sports, arts, adventure. ForsythSummer Discovery offers nearlyfour dozen, 1-week camps for children

    age 3 to 12 from June 11 to August 10.

    Climbing in the Forsyth AdventureCenter, visual and performing arts,sports and more. Pre-primary camps

    led by Forsyth School early childhoodfaculty. Extended day program.

    Gain a competitive edge with iDTech Camps (ages 7-17) and iD Teen

    Academies (ages 13-18). Create iP-

    hone apps, video games, movies andmore at weeklong, day and overnightprograms held at Washington Uni-

    versity, Northwestern, Stanford and

    60+ universities in 27 states. Also2-week, teen-only programs held at

    Princeton, Harvard and others: iDGaming Academy, iD Programming

    Academy, and iD Visual Arts Acad-

    emy.Visit www.internalDrive.com or

    call 888-709-TECH (8324) to speak

    to a program advisor who can recom-mend a customized summer scheduleto develop a students interest.

    Imagination Station Day Camp isdesigned to stimulate campers ve

    senses and imagination. Each weekis a different adventure for ages 5-12,

    where weekly themes are exploredthrough crafts, sports, talent shows,eld trips, swimming and special

    guests. Held at the Maplewood-Rich-

    mond Heights Elementary School,camp runs daily, June 4 to July 27from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Magical Morn-

    ings and Enchanted Afternoons areavailable to extend campers day.

    For information contact Kate Whaleywith The Heights, Richmond HeightsCommunity Center, at 655-3663 or

    [email protected] and high school internships for

    fth season at Insight Theatre Com-

    pany. Learn all aspects of theatre pro-

    duction and performance. Take master

    classes with professional directors, de-

    signers and actors. The intern production

    of Seussical will be performed the end of

    July. Selection by audition. Call MaggieRyan at 584-9156 for information.

    cont. p. 4B

    FAIR

    FamilyEnrichment&SummerOpportunities

    March 7 5:30 8 p.m.Hixson Middle School, 630 S. Elm Ave.

    Webster Groves

    Parents and children from preschool through high

    school are invited to come learn about summer

    camp and volunteer opportunities. Fair participants

    include St. Louis Science Center,

    Prairie School Road Farm, Art Antics Art Camp,

    Humane Society of St. Louis, College for Kids,

    Encore Academy, Wildlife Rescue Center,

    Kelly's Championship Martial Arts,

    Camp Invention, Gifted Resource Council,

    SPROG, Inc., STAGES Performing Arts,

    SCOPE and many more.

    The fair is free and open to the public.For more information call 918-4366.

    WILD MISSOURI

    AMAZING RACE: ZMD

    REAL ROBOTS

    FLIGHT ACADEMY

    SPY SCIENCE

    RISE OF THE MACHINES

    Week-long full and half-day camps for kids grades Pre-K - high school.

    Before and after care available!

    Download the full camp catalog at slsc.orgor call 314.289.4439

    SUPER SUMMER

    ADVENTURES AWAIT!

    SUPER SUMMER

    ADVENTURES AWAIT!

    Adventure ClubSummr enrichmnt &extn day Camp

    May 29July 27, 2012Bristol Elementary

    For Registration Informationcall (314)963-6440

    A Webster Groves School District Program

    Kirkwood Kirkwood 314.835.1316134 W. Madison, Kirkwood, MO 63122

    www.kumon.com/kirkwood

    2012KumonNorthAmerica.Allrightsreserved.

    877.586.6671 | www.kumon.com

    Academic Enrichment

    Pre-K 12th Grade

    For the kinds of benets that last a lif etime,call for a FREE PLACEMENT TEST.

    Kumon

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    GROWINGGREAT KIDSSummer Camp 2012YMCA Camp Lakewood

    Traditional Main Camp(ages 8-12)

    1-week sessions

    Traditional East Camp(ages 13-16)1-week sessions

    Mini Camp(ages 6-8)4-day session

    Tween Camp(ages 9-10)4-day session

    Pre-Teen Camp(ages 11-12)4-day session

    Junior Rangers(ages 10-12)

    1-week sessions

    Ranger(ages 13-15)1-week sessions

    Expedition Trips(ages 15-17)2-week sessions

    Trail Blazer Trips(ages 15-17)1-week sessions

    Leaders in Training(age 16 by June 15)3-week sessions

    1-888-FUN-YMCAwww.camplakewood.org

    Find us online!

    YMCA Camp Lakewood is an overnight,residential camp for boys and girls ages6-17, located 75 miles from St. Louisbetween Potosi and Steelville, Missouri.

    YMCA Camp Lakewood is abranch of the YMCA of GreaterSt. Louis.

    REGISTER NOW!For more information or to register visit us online.

    The Goddard Schools are operated by independent franchisees under a license agreement with Goddard Systems, Inc. Programs and ages may vary. Goddard Systems, Inc. 2009

    MAY 29TH - AUGUST 10TH AGES 6 WEEKS TO 7 YEARS

    Arts and Crafts Computers and Technology Cooking

    Drama Literature and Language

    Manners

    Music and Movement Science and Nature

    Special Visitors Sports and Games

    The exceptional summerprogram at The GoddardSchool includes:

    SummerProgram

    ROCK HILL 314-918-1210

    ENROLL TODAY!

    Goddard Systems, Inc. program is A dva ncED accredited.

    GoddardSchool.com

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    The Kirkwood High School (213-6100 x1291)Science and EngineeringDepartment is launching off summercamps, allowing campers to explorethe elds of science, technology, engi-

    neering and math. Held in the state of

    the art Walker Science Building on theKHS campus, this inaugural camp willoffer four different cutting-edge sci-

    ence and engineering camps to inspirethe aspiring scientist or engineer.Family-owned Kraus Farms Eques-

    trian Center (Highway 141 & I-44,

    636-225-9513) specializes in educat-

    ing horse and rider. Camps for ages 7to 15, all levels of riding, teach care ofhorses through General Camp, West-ern Camp, Beginner Equitation, Be-ginner Crossrails and IntermediateJumper. Plus a new camp for ages 5 to6. Year-round lessons also available.

    Krueger Pottery Supply has beenoffering fun, messy and educationalkids clay classes for almost 20 years

    in Webster Groves. Clay is a great wayto let kids be messy and creative at thesame time. Students will make andglaze their very own clay masterpiec-es. Visit www.kruegerpottery.com.

    The Lab School Camp (514 E. Ar-gonne, 822-8282) is a half-day camp

    (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) for children 3 to 6

    years old. Sessions include water fun,art, dramatic play and special guestsor walking eld trip, planned by the

    experienced, degreed teachers. Donot miss this fun-lled camp for pre-

    schoolers.

    Draw, paint, sculpt and explore. JoinLaumeier Sculpture Park for sum-mer Art Camp and nd artistic inspi-

    ration in Laumeiers outdoor sculpture

    collection and woodland trails. Campsessions run June 11 to August 3.

    Half-day camp for ages 4 to 6 is 9 a.m.to noon. Full-day camp for ages 6 to 15

    is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Camp sessions for

    teens provide guided and independentwork in a variety of media. Extendedday available for full-day camp. Half-

    day Acting and Visual Art camp for

    ages 5 to 8. Online registration avail-able. Visit www.laumeier.org.

    The Lewis & Clark Institute (918-

    1400 x25) is celebrating 30 years of

    getting kids excited about learning.The summer program, for grades K to 8offers classes in animation, cooking, ce-

    ramics, movie making, chemistry, avia-tion, engineering and more. Programwill be at Emmanuel Episcopal Church,9 S. Bompart, Webster Groves. Call forbrochure or visit www.lcistl.org.

    The Lindbergh School DistrictAc-tivities Department (729-2400 x4908,

    [email protected]) offers asummer enrichment program for stu-dents in grades 1 to 8. Program datesare June 11 to 28, Monday to Thurs-day from 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Stu-

    dents will have an opportunity to ex-plore many new avenues from musicto sports. Families have the exibility

    of registering students weekly and perclass. Over 30 different classes will be

    offered. The program this year willbe housed at Truman Middle School,12225 Eddie and Park Road, in theLindbergh School District.

    Pegasus campers engage their bodiesand minds by exploring science, tech-nology, visual arts, athletics, swim-ming and a variety of unique hobbieson the state-of-the-art campus ofMary

    Institute and Saint Louis Country

    Day School (MICDS). Three two-week

    sessions are offered in 2012, and will beled by creative and caring professionalteachers teamed with select college andhigh school counselors. New this year

    is a Summer Stock Theatre option forstudents entering grades 7 to 12. Hotlunch served cafeteria-style included.

    Before and aftercare options are avail-able. For more information or to regis-ter visit www.micds.org/pegasus or call

    314-995-7342.

    cont. p. 6B

    Summer Camps from p. 2B

    The Heagney Theatre530 E. Lockwood, on the campus

    o Nerinx Hall, Webster Groves

    www.insighttheatrecompany.com

    314-556-1293 (Box Ofce)

    INTERNSHIPS For 5th SEASON 2012atInsIght theatre CompanyInterns learn all aspects o theatre production and perormance.

    Interns take master classes with proessional directors, design-ers and actors. The intern production is SEUSSICAL to be per-

    ormed the end o July. Interns may be selected to perorm in THE

    WORLD GOES 'ROUND and TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. Selection by

    audition. Interns work with the technical production sta and

    work side by side with proessionals.

    Please call 314-584-9156 for information

    and interview audition.

    Maggie Ryan, Artistic Director,

    INSIGHT THEATRE COMPANY

    5TH SEASON

    THE GLASS MENAGERIEmc 8-18

    THE WORLD GOES ROUND,a musical REVUE

    Ju 14-24

    FOX ON THE FAIRWAYJul 5-15

    SEUSSICALJul 27-29

    TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRDs. 20-30

    Summer Camp1 o 2 Wk Sssions9 .. - 1 ./ctd lnch!

    my 29 agst 31enolling 3s, 4s & 5s

    Fully Licensed/accredited/Degreed Techers

    Super Duper Summer Barnyard BoogieLets Celebrate Dabble, Doodle & DrawJammin in the Jungle Camping Capers

    Kleidoscope Kids !

    The Lab School

    514 E. Argonne Drive at WoodlawnKirkwood, Missouri 63122

    314.822.8282www.thelabschool.com

    Nurturing Children Since 1964

    Ages 3-5 Drama, crafts, music, stories Outdoor water & sand play Six one-week sessions Half-days: June 4 - July 13

    900 Lay Road St. Louis 63124 www.communityschool.com 314.991.0005

    COMMUNITY

    CAMPSSummer Play Camp Cirque de Community

    Incoming Kindergarten - 6th grades Featuring S.M.A.R.T.S. - Science,

    Math, Art, Reading, Technology &Sports

    Full-days: July 30 - August 10

    Both camps fully staffed by experienced Community School teachers.

    [email protected]

    Webster Groves Parks & Recreation

    Full & HalF Day

    SummercampS ages 3-12c Wbg ~ June 4 - August 3

    ani at c ~ May 29 - June 1

    Kind c ~ May 29 - June 1

    Ozzi Siths Sots ad cs(ages 3-16 baseball/softball, soccer/basketball)

    ~ May 29 - June 1, Aug. 6-10

    Sots & mo c ~ May 29 - June 1

    Sft c ~ June 4-8, June 11-15

    Bst Off rokt c ~ July 23-27

    ab-Kid-ab cis c ~ Aug. 6-10

    ab-Kid-ab mgi c ~ Aug. 6-10

    pfoing ats c ~ Aug. 6-10

    Experienced and qualified staff

    Before & After Club available

    for most camps

    Fo o infotion visitwww.wbstgovs.ogo (314) 963-5600

    We Nurture

    Health Esteem

    12975 Maurer Ind. (314) 843-3322(I-270 & Gravois, one (1) mile from intersection, heading west on Gravois)

    Preschool Classes Boys and Girls ClassesCheerleading ClassesBusy Bodies Competitive Gymnastics Team Birthday Parties

    Youll Be a haPPYCamPer aT sPiriTs

    Musical Theater Camp ............. June 11-15Team Camp............................ June 18-22Cheer Camp............................ June 25-29

    Super Star School-Age Camp.....

    July 9-13Pretty In Pink Camp ................ July 16-20Little Sunshine Preschool Camp ... July 23-27Super Star School-Age Camp ..... July 30 - Aug. 3

    NowRegistering

    for SummerClasses and

    Camps

    www.SpiritsGym.com

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    DogSportsCam

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    DogSportsCam

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    DogSportsCam

    pIntroduction to

    Its a unique opportunity for kids toget an inside look into the world ofhigh-flying performance dogs!

    Working alongside our Pro Plan Performance Team trainers, theyll gethands-on with the three most popular canine sportsdiving dog,agility, and freestyle flying discand learn lessons in teamwork andresponsible pet care.

    Who: Children ages 812

    When: 9:30am4:00pm.4 different sessions:

    May 12, June 13, July 11, August 8

    Cost: $35

    Includes: Lunch, T-shirt,Water bottle, Photo frame,Flying disc

    Each session culminates in a

    3:00pm dog show where friends

    and family can watch the

    campers in action!

    Space is limited, so register now.

    Call (314) 982-8282 9:00am4:00pmMon-Fri starting March 17 toreserve your spot. Email

    [email protected] more information.

    Science campS:

    Science Camp #1:Budding Astronomers6/4-6/7 8a-11a

    Grades 6-12 $175.00Additional night viewing party TBA 7p-10pStargazers will love this camp! Campers will tap into

    their inner Galileo as they build and use equipment

    to explore topics that range from constellations to

    finding planets around stars beyond our sun!

    Science Camp #2:CSI Kirkwood6/4-6/7 8a-12pGrades 6-12 $200.00Youll be on the scene to hypothesize, analyze and

    solve forensic mysteries! Campers will be trained to

    use university level research equipment and then

    solve the crime!

    KirKwood HigH ScHool

    Sene an Enneen campsSpend a week with kids who share your interests and engage in STEM (Science, Technology,

    Engineering, and Math) education!

    Camp fees cover all supplies and a camp T-shirt. Camp instructors come from a wide-range of

    academic accolades including a PhD Chemist, nationally recognized Project Lead the Way master

    teachers, and AP certified teachers on staff at KHS.

    Class sizes are limited to maximize instruction, so act fast to reserve your spot! All camps will be held

    at the state-of-the art KHS Walker Science Building, 801. W Essex.

    EnginEEring Camps:

    Engineering Camp #1Young Inventors5/29-6/1 8a-12p

    Grades 7 & 8 $200.00Explore, design and build model vehicles at

    this hands-on camp! By the end of the week,

    campers will have designed a model boat,

    hovercraft vehicle and solar car to take home!

    Engineering Camp #2Robotics Engineering with VEX6/4-6/7 8a-12p

    Grades 8-12 $200.00This camp is two experiences in one! Campers

    will first learn about introductory engineering

    skills. With their newly acquired skills, our new

    engineers will build and program robots using

    the VEX Robotics Design System! The VEX

    system is used in major regional and national

    robotics competitions, as well as in many uni-

    versity-level robotics classes. By the end of the

    week, campers will have designed a fully func-

    tioning robot!

    F me nfmatn vst:web: kirkwoodschools.org/interestedin/summer_camp

    email: [email protected]: 314-213-6100 x1291

    Is your son or daughterstruggling in the classroom?

    Suspect a learning difference?Call Testing 1,2,3 today!

    We offer psycho educational evaluations (Pre-K through adult)to help identify the source of learning and social issues.

    ADHD screenings

    Testing for learning disorders

    Post high school assessments

    Behavioral screening

    Screening for Autism

    Referrals for other therapies and evaluations

    Educational consulting

    Our home-based testing environment is less stressful for the student and allows us to keep

    our fees among the lowest in the St. Louis area.

    Pam Kennedy, M.A. certified School Psychological Examiner

    Louise Thomas, M.Ed. certified School Psychologist

    Call us today 314.961.6714www.testingonetwothree.net

    If you qualifyfor extra timefor the ACT orSAT, its timeto updateyour testing.

    Visit us online at holyr.org or call 314.962.8989 for more information.

    OPEN HOUSEMarch 11th 10am -1pm

    Holy Redeemer Catholic School314 East Lockwood Webster Groves, Missouri 63119 314.962.8989

    Since 1901 Holy Redeemer Catholic School has offered

    pre-K through 8th grade students an environment in which to thrive and develop

    to their greatest potential academically, socially and spiritually.

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    Nerinx Halls Summer Fun programoffers athletic, art and enrichmentchoices for girls entering grades 1through 8. Find out what makes Ner-

    inx Hall exciting. Visit www.nerinxhs.

    org/students/summer.

    New City School Summer Campsare June 11 to August 10. MAX campsfor rst to ninth graders, MEGA

    camps for fourth to sixth graders, Ad-venture Camps for rst to third grad-

    ers and Camp Chameleon for ages 4years to kindergarten. Eight weeks ofsummer fun, daytripping away andMAXing out at New City Schools from

    8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Early care and

    extended care available. For a bro-chure call 361-CAMP(2267) or visit

    www.newcityschool.org.

    Purina Farms (www.purinafarms.com, 982-3232) introduces animal lov-

    ers of all ages to the wonderful world ofbarnyard pals and performing rescuedpets through entertaining and educa-tional activities. Visitors can play in the

    hayloft, take a wagon ride, milk a cowor meet bunnies, chickens and piglets inthe petting arena. Kids ages 8 to 12 can

    pre-register to participate in Introduc-tion to Dog Sports Camps offered be-tween May and August by the Pro Plan

    Performance Team trainers at PurinaFarms. Special seasonal events such asSpringtime Village, Haunted Hayloft

    and Pet-acular Holiday Bazaar feature

    activities like face-painting, prizes, cos-

    tume contests and photo opportunities.

    Ranken Technical CollegesAdven-ture Academies will run July 16-20 and

    July 23-27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The

    middle school camps are designed forstudents in 6th, 7th and 8th grades,while the high school camps are de-signed for 9th and 10th grade campers.Rankens Adventure Academies provide

    hands-on fun and learning that will al-

    low campers to design, create and workon unique projects. The camps rangefrom building go-karts to designing and

    manufacturing jewelry. The total costfor camp is $95, which includes lunch,snacks, tools and activities. For moreinformation and to register online, visit

    www.ranken.edu/adventureacademy.

    Summer Science Blast at the SaintLouis Science Center offers amaz-ing summer adventures. Learn to y

    a real airplane. Design and build arobot. Master the Segway. Explorethe science behind cooking and more.Week long camps offered June 4 to

    Aug. 3. Half-day, full-day and extend-

    ed care options. For full camp catalogvisit www.slsc.org.

    SPROG Inc. (www.sproginc.org, 821-

    3477) at Grace Episcopal Church in

    Kirkwood offers camp for kindergar-ten to eighth grades, including classes

    taught by certied teachers, sports,eldtrips and swimming.

    St. Louis Gym Centre (315 W. Pacic,

    968-9494) offers gymnastic instruction

    for ages 1 to adult and martial arts in-struction for ages 4 to adult. Two 5-day

    camps and Monday, Wednesday, Thurs-day half-day camps as well as classes

    are offered for summer. Birthday par-ties, eld trips, playgroups and adult

    open workout also offered. Visit www.

    stlouisgymcentre.com.

    St. Louis Spirits Gymnastics Club(12975 Maurer Ind.) offers cheerlead-

    ing, pre-school, instructional and teamcamp for all ages and abilities. A nine-

    week summer ex-schedule allows

    kids to only pay for the weeks theyattend. Coaches WOW campers withtheir outstanding commitment to nur-turing health-esteem. Call 843-3322

    for a registration form or visit www.spiritsgym.com.

    Tower Tees professional teachingstaff, headed by owner/head PGA Pro-fessional Steve Lotz, focuses on address-ing the needs of the individual and his/her golf requirements. Their motto isWe teach people, not systems. Lesson

    packages and single session lessons are

    available from all the teaching profes-sionals. Call 481-5818 for information.

    Summer Camps cont. from p. 4B

    Brentwood Congregational ChurCh

    Early Childhood CEntErsince1985

    one Year olds

    T/W/ 9:15 .m.2:15 p.m.

    2-5 Year OldsM/T/W/ 9:15 .m.2:15 p.m.

    2400 S. Brentwood Blvd. Brentwood 314-962-0537

    Come Grow With Us!

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    Visit us onthe web at...

    www.stlouisgymcentre.com

    Camps(ages 5 and up)

    Two - 5 day camps

    June 4-8

    August 6-10

    1/2 Day Camps(ages 3 and up)

    Mon, Wed, & Thurs.

    June 11 August 3

    Join us for...Field Trips Birthday PartiesPlaygroups Open Workout

    315 W. Pacific Webster Groves

    314-968-9494

    Summer SessionClasses

    June 11 August 3, 2012 Imagination Station Day CampImagination Station is designed for campers, ages 5-12, the cam

    p runsMonday-Friday, June 4-July 27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Join us for this 8 week adventure at

    MRH Elementary School, 1800 Princeton Place, Richmond Heights, MO 63117.Crafts ~ Sports ~ * Talent Shows ~* Field Trips ~* Swimming ~* Special Guests ~ More!~Fees~

    Residents:$65/1 week session (Brentwood, Maplewood and Richmond Heights Residents)Nonresidents:$80/1 week session (Nonresidents/Members/Corporate Members)

    ~Magical Mornings~ Monday-Friday, 7-9 a.m.Fees ~ Residents: $15 & Nonresidents:$22 per one week session

    ~Enchanted Afternoons~ Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m.Fees ~ Residents:$22 & Nonresidents:$28 per one week session

    For more information contact Kate Whaley at (314) 655-3663or by email [email protected].

    Ages6weeksto6years

    Licensed and

    Accredited

    Shelley Michael - 314-487-7970 ext 12274724 Mattis Road St Louis www.assumptionstl.org/aelc

    $50 OFF Registration Fee for new families

    2-5 Day Options Full or Half Day

    New Infant Room

    Summer Programs

    Open Year-Round 7am-6pm

    KRAUS FARMSHighway 141 & I-44 636-225-9513

    www.krausfarms.comCall us now to reserve your spot or for more information

    See us under Summer Camps

    Western & English Riding Available

    Fun-filled Full Day Sessions

    Lots of Riding Time

    Riding Lessons Available Year Round

    HorsebackRiding

    Summer Camp

    The Berry PatchProfessional Child Care Center

    State Licensed

    Accredited Early Childhood Education Program

    Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Snack

    Caring for Children Ages 2 - 6 Years

    Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

    670 S. Laclede Station Rd. (between Hwy. 44 & Watson Rd.)

    314-962-4499 theberrypatchstl.com

    A neighborhood preschool

    for 3, 4 and 5 year olds.

    Providing children with dynamic

    learning experiences through music,

    art, yoga, creative movement and

    cooking programs.

    Half-day preschool with early care

    and extended days available.

    9 S. Bompart [email protected]

    45 W. LOCKWOOD962-9210 ext. 3105

    The Webster Groves Presbyterian Church Early Childhood Centeradmits students of any race, color and national or ethnic origin.

    Ages 212 - 51,2,3,4 or 5 days/week

    ParentChoiceCooperativeProgram

    EarlyBirdOption7-9a.m.ExtendedDayAvailableUntil3p.m.

    Mon., Wed., and Thurs.

    Webster GrovesPresbyterian

    Church

    Early Childhood Center

    ECC & KDO SUMMER CAMP

    MAY22,23,24,29,30,31,JUNE4,11

    OPENHOUSEMON.,MARCH59:30A.M.

    Ballet Jazz Tap Pointe

    Summer Dance Camp

    June 25 - June 29Nutcracker and

    Musical Theater Camp

    Summer ClassesJuly 5 - August 15

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    Join the Webster Groves AdventureClub (919-1709) for their 29th year of

    summer programming. Children havea wide array of enrichment classes tochoose from in a safe, fun and nurtur-ing environment. Children also have

    the opportunity for recreational swim-ming, eld trips, outdoor play and com-

    munity service learning in the extendedday program.

    The Webster Groves Parks & Rec-reation camps primary objectives are

    to provide quality and specialty indoor/outdoor experiences with emphasis onnature, games, sports, arts and crafts,performing arts and eld trips. Visit

    www.webstergroves.org or call 963-

    5600 for information.

    The Webster Groves School Dis-trict offers summer opportunities forstudents from pre-K through high

    school. Do not miss the Family En-richment and Summer OpportunitiesFair, 5:30 to 8 p.m. March 7 at Hixson

    Middle School. For information call918-4366.

    cont. p. 8B

    Forget poison ivy, our camphas poison dart frogs.

    Turtles, penguins and stingrays, too. When your kids attend

    Camp KangaZoo at the Saint Louis Zoo, they get to explore over 90

    acres o natural habitats and learn all about wildlie through hands-on

    contact. Prowling through the Zoo, theyll interact with animals andkeepers, make riends, sing songs and even study skins and skulls.

    Then, at the end o an event-flled week, campers brave the

    wilderness or an exciting overnight adventure.

    For more inormation on Camp KangaZoo or to receive a catalog,

    call (314) 646-4544 or register online at stlzoo.org.

    Financial assistance is available.

    Register today for Camp KangaZoo!

    Ackermanns Swim Program

    Teaching children to swim inKirkwood for over 60 years.4-11 year olds.

    e-mail: [email protected] Curran Ave., Kirkwood, MO 63122

    314-821-1070

    Download applications at:

    ASPKirkwood.com

    MAX Camps , MEGA Camps, Adventure Camps andCamp Chameleon for adventurous campers 4yrs 10thgrade. Eight weeks of summer FUN, daytripping awayand MAXing out at NCS 8:30am-3:30pm with Early careand Extended care available.

    Call for a brochure 314-361-CAMP(2267)or visit us at newcityschool.org.

    Cit Music& Education

    Center

    9299 Watson Rd.

    Crestwood, MO 63126

    314-961-8700

    FULL SERVICE MUSIC AND

    EDUCATION CENTER

    InstrumentandvoIcelessons

    newmusIcsummercampsrecordIngstudIo

    ensembleroomcafwIthfreewIfI,beverages,

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    allInstrumentandelectronIcrepaIrs

    largeselectIonofsheetmusIcandInstructIonal

    materIals Instrumentsalesandrentals

    WWW.CITyMUSICSTL.COM

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    YMCA Camp Lakewood is a co-ed

    summer residential camp for ages 6to 17, located 75 miles south of St.Louis between Potosi and Steelville.Set amidst 5,000 beautiful woodlandacres with a private 360-acre lake,

    Camp Lakewood is a true escape.Campers can attend the TraditionalSummer Camp Program, participatein the Ranger Program, experienceoff-site adventures with Expedition or

    Trail Blazer programs, work on lead-ership skills in the Leaders In Train-ing Program, or focus on a specialelective of the regular camp programlike Horsemanship. Camp Lakewoodalso has sessions for younger campersnew to summer camp.YMCA Summer Day Camps aredesigned for preschool throughteens. Campers will enjoy games,crafts, adventures and weekly eld

    trips. In Preschool, Aquatics, Sports,Specialty and Traditional camps, kidswill make lasting friendships, createlifelong memories, develop leadershipskills and, most importantly, learnhow to be themselves.

    EDUCATIONGreen Park Lutheran School (4248Green Park Rd.) has been faithfullyequipping the next generation of K-8

    students for more than 50 years. Theprogram includes Balanced Literacy,brand new computer labs, a kindergar-ten SMART table, strings, band, strongdepartmentalized middle school, spe-

    cial education and more. After schoolprogramming includes soccer, volley-ball, basketball, cross-country, track

    and scouting. GROW (after school en-richment) currently offers Chess, The-ater Arts, Watercolor, Robotics, Ser-vice Projects and Animation. Studentsgrow in mind, body and spirit with aheart to serve others for Christ. To

    schedule a private tour contact KatySchmitt, Admissions, [email protected] or 544-

    4248.

    Holy Redeemer Catholic Schoolis a co-ed elementary school educat-

    ing children from pre-kindergartenthrough 8th grade. In 2005 the schoolunderwent a $5.2 million total build-ing renovation. The school provides astrong, focused curriculum within anurturing environment. This curricu-lum includes an accelerated readingprogram, advanced math, foreign lan-guage, music, smart boards, computerand science labs, and a full-time learn-

    ing consultant for all students. 99% ofHoly Redeemer graduates are accept-ed into the high school of their rst

    choice. For information call Jackie at962-8989 or visit www.holyr.org.

    Kumon (835-1316) gives each child

    the power of knowing. Whether a childneeds extra help with math and read-ing or wants new academic challenges,

    the specialized learning programs helpchildren gain the condence to achieve

    more all on their own.

    Rosati-Kain (533-8513) is a Catholic,

    archdiocesan high school in the Cen-

    tral West End for women who want tobe academically challenged and sup-ported in faith.

    Saint Dominic Savio School (7748Mackenzie Road) Where Every Childis Known by Name provides an excel-

    lent Catholic education for students ofall faiths from Pre-K (beginning at age

    3) through eighth grade in a communi-

    ty-focused, family-centered, faith-lled

    environment. Through differentiatedinstruction, students reach their full-est potential with a well-rounded aca-

    demic program, strong spiritual forma-tion and extra-curriculars. SDS offers

    a state-of-the-art computer lab, class-

    rooms with SMARTBoard technology,ne art, music, PE, foreign language

    and athletic programs. After-care

    available until 6 p.m. Kindergarten isfull day. Flexible scheduling for Pre-K.

    For information visit www.stdominic-savio.org/school, call 832-4161 or email

    [email protected] Lutheran School (5025 Lake-wood) offers an outstanding educationin a loving, Christian environment tochildren ages 3 to eighth grade. A well-

    rounded curriculum, variety of extra-

    curricular activities, SMARTBoardsin all homeroom classrooms, state-of-

    the-art computer lab, ne arts, music,

    P.E. and vibrant athletics programencourage students to discover theirGod-given abilities. Small class sizes

    Summer Camps cont. from p. 7B

    NOW ENROLLING FOR FALL!

    Mothers Day Out: Ages 2-3 years (1-4 days)Pre-School: Ages 3-5 years (2-4 days)

    Mon-Tues-Wed-Thurs 9:00 12:30

    Unique 1/5 teacher/child ratio in a loving,Christian environment

    314-843-1133, extension 206or email: [email protected]

    VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

    June 11-15 9:00 a.m. Noon

    Be ready for extreme adventures and join usto discover Gods true promises!

    Cost: FREE

    Southminster Presbyterian Church

    10126 East Watson Road, Crestwood, MO314-843-1133

    www.southminsterstlouis.org

    or email: [email protected]

    summer CampJune 11 - July 27

    9 a.m. 3 p.m.Kindergarten thru 8th Grades

    Reading, Math, Creative Arts, Performing Arts,

    Totally Fit/Nutrition, Sewing, Sports/Recreation,

    Swimming, Field Trips, Fun and Games

    Discotd Fs Avaiab

    Ca to Rgistr or Dowoad forms oi

    514 E. Argonne Kirkwood314-821-3477

    www.sproginc.org

    Girls, join the summer fun at

    Cor Jesu AcademysEnrichment CampsJune 4-8 & 11-15, 2012

    Sports CampsJune & July 2011

    For more informationvisit us online at

    www.corjesu.org/camps2012

    Check out our Jr. and Adult

    Spring and Summer Programs Clinics begin March 10

    Leagues begin April 3

    Jr. Camps weekly beginning June 11

    Tiny Tiger, Basic and Advanced

    High School Academy starts

    June 12 or July 17

    PRIVATE INSTRUCTION ALSO AVAILABLEWeeklySpecials&Discountsattowertee.com

    YourBestGolfisAheadofYou

    For registration or more info: www.towertee.com or (314)481-5818

    6727 Heege Rd. Affton

    Leading in Learning. Following in Christ.

    Slm Lun SlPreSchooL to 8th Grade

    cisin Insuin dilyNuuing, Qulif ts

    Smll clss SizsSMart Bs

    Vibn alisexn cil c

    expn Psl opinsTuition Assistance Available

    Call today for more informationand a personal tour!

    5025 Lakewood Affton, MO 63123www.slcas.org (314) 353-9242

    7922 Crodon1/4 mile east of Watson & Laclede Station

    (314) 962-2002 www.charmette.net

    FUN!

    Get Readyfor Summer Dance

    CHARMETTEAcademy of Dance & Acrobatics

    Dance & Ballet CampsSummer Classes Guest Teachers

    July 10 August 2Ballet Jazz Tap Lyrical

    Hip Hop Acro ContemporaryMusical Theatre

    ShareSmiles

    GainConfdence

    Improve

    Skills

    Meet

    New

    Friends

    Currently EnrollingDay Care & Summer Camp

    Open Year Round

    6:30 am - 6:00 pm

    50% OFF Enrollment Fee

    Meals Playground

    Christian Teachers

    Ages 2 to 6 Parent's Day

    Preschool Curriculum

    1/2 Day Options

    3980 S. Lindbergh Sunset Hills

    St. Thomas/Holy Spirit Childrens

    Learning Center

    Call or drop in anytime 843-8622

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    and a family atmosphere make Sa-lem feel like a childs home away from

    home. For information visit www.slcas.org, call 353-9242 or email rkel-

    [email protected].

    St. Josephs Academy is an all-girlscollege preparatory school sponsoredby the Sisters of St. Joseph of Caro-ndelet since 1840. Focused on devel-oping values-driven women leaders

    who make a profound impact, St. Joechallenges students to grow in faith,knowledge and respect for self andothers through academics, arts, ath-letics and service opportunities.

    Pam Kennedy, certied School Psycho-

    logical Examiner, and Louise Thomas,certied School Psychologist have

    launched Testing 1, 2, 3, offering per-sonalized evaluations and testing foreducational and social concerns. Their

    one-on-one approach can quickly ad-dress classroom struggles and identifysolutions and accommodations to keepthe student on track for success. Thehome-based testing environment is

    less stressful for students and allowsTesting 1, 2, 3 to keep fees among the

    lowest in the St. Louis area. They alsooffer after school and weekend testing,so that students do not have to missschool. Call 961-6714 for information

    or visit www.testingonetwothree.net.

    PRE-SCHOOL Assumption Early Learning Cen-

    ter: friendly, secure, child-centered

    Christian environment for develop-mentally-appropriate academic and

    physical activities; low staff to child ra-tio; well qualied and dedicated staff.

    Caring for children since 1977, theBerry Patch Professional Child

    Care Center (670 S. Laclede StationRoad, 962-4499) is licensed and has an

    accredited early childhood program forages 2 to 6. Age-appropriate activities,

    low staff turnover and patient guid-ance help children grow and fulll the

    potential which is theirs.

    Brentwood Congregational Church

    Early Childhood Center (2400 S.Brentwood Blvd., 962-0537) serves

    year-old children Tuesday through

    Thursday, and children 2 to 5 Mondaythrough Thursday, 9:15 a.m. to 2:15

    p.m. Preschool education lays the foun-dation for future school success. Since1985 it has opened the door to a posi-tive attitude towards learning.

    cont. p. 10B

    Ride the Mississippi on the Becky ThatcherField Trips Nature Walks

    Picnics in the Park Arts and CraftsFull and Part Time

    Ages 2 1/2 to 7 Years Old

    June through AugustHours convenientto working parents

    Faith academy oF montessori

    Summer Camp44 North Gore

    In the Heart of Beautiful Webster Groves

    314-961-1411 faithacademyofmontessori.com

    SUMMER

    ENRICHMENT

    Over 30 Exciting Classes to Choose from for Grades 1-8.

    The Skys The Limit.Fun and Academic Learning Go Hand in Hand.

    MONDAYTHURSDAY JUNE 11-28, 2012Truman Middle School - 12225 Eddie & Park Road

    St. Louis, MO 63127

    INFORMATION CONTACT:

    [email protected]

    314-729-7400 x4908

    NowEnrolling!

    &TeenAcademies

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    www.internalDrive.com1-888-709-TECH(8324)

    Lewis & ClarkSummer InStItute

    The

    Pat Dugan, Director Richard Weiman, Associate DirectorThe Lewis & Clark Institute1750 S. Brentwood, Suite 559

    314-918-1400 ext 25 www.lcistl.org

    Two Three-week sessions:

    June 4 June 22 June 25 July 13

    Gig Kis ei A Laig

    Grades k-2:

    LewIS & cLArK expLorerS

    Grades 3-8:

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    boArd GAmeSmovIe mAKInGcreAtIve wrItInG

    phySIcSAvIAtIon, SpAce &

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    Camp will be held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church9 S. Bompart Webster Groves

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    Emmanuel Preschool (9 S. Bompart,[email protected],961-2393) provides 3-, 4- and 5-year-old

    children with dynamic learning experi-ences through music, art, yoga, creativemovement and cooking programs. The

    experienced, caring teachers fostera creative environment where chil-dren thrive. Programs available year-

    round. Now enrolling for fall 2012.

    Founded in 1982, Faith Academy ofMontessori (44 N. Gore, 961-1411) is

    housed in a 100-year-old train station.

    The director and assistant directorhave guided this program together forover 25 years, providing an environ-ment where children thrive. The Mon-tessori method is based on the belief inchildrens creative potential, drive to

    learn and right to be treated as indi-viduals. Specially designed materialsinvite children to engage in learning

    activities of their own choosing. Underthe guidance of trained teachers, chil-dren learn by making discoveries withthese materials. Children develop con-centration, motivation, self-discipline,

    independence and a love for learning.Play is the foundation of learning and

    Goddard School takes play serious-ly. Children explore learning centers;read in library nooks; and climb andrun outdoors. Cheery classrooms andlarge playgrounds form the backdropto enriching lessons. The school offersa program designed to enhance thedevelopment of ages six weeks to sixyears. Energetic teams of teachers plan

    developmentally appropriate activitiesexposing children to a variety of learn-ing opportunities. The year round pro-

    gram provides consistency for children,while exible schedules offer a variety

    of options. To learn more about thelocation in Rock Hill, call 918-1210 or

    visit www.goddardschool.com.

    Southminster Presbyterian ChurchMothers Day Out/Pre-School provides

    a Christian learning environment witha 1 to 5 teacher to child ratio for ages 2to 5. Enrolling for fall.St. Lucas Preschool (11735 Denny

    Road, 884-6126) offers hands-on ex-

    periences in music, art, literature,natural and physical sciences andcommunity life is an age appropriatecurriculum.

    St. Michaels Preschool in Shrews-bury (www.stmike.org) is enrollingnow for Summer Camp, 3 to 6 year

    olds, includes swim lessons. Also en-

    rolling for Fall Preschool Program:availability 7:30-6 p.m.: science, yoga,

    gym, music, art classes. For informa-tion email: [email protected].

    The St. Thomas Holy Spirit Learn-ing Center was established in 1998as a self-supporting ministry to serve

    preschool children in South St. LouisCounty ages 2 through 6.

    Webster Groves Presbyterian

    Church Early Childhood Center(45 W. Lockwood, 962-9210) serves ages

    2-1/2 to 5. The staff philosophy is to en-

    able each child to grow physically, emo-tionally, socially, cognitively and spiri-

    tually, and to have fun. Cooperative ornon-cooperative program options, early

    care and extended day also available.

    FINE ARTSCharmette Academy of Dance &

    Acrobatics, Inc.(www.charmette.net) is a well-established and well-re-

    spected dance studio with over 60 yearsof teaching experience. Charmette of-fers an adult teaching staff, classroomviewing and a variety of classes, ages1-1/2 to adult. Instructors provide pos-

    itive, supportive reinforcement in acaring, fun and loving atmosphere.

    City Music and Education Centeron Historic Route 66 represents themost innovative music center in theMidwest. It is the place to go for fami-lies that are serious about music edu-cation. City Music has large, comfort-able studios, plus a recording studio,

    jam room and recital hall available forstudents.

    Pre-Schools cont. from p. 9B

    The Next Education &Enrichment Section runs

    July 6, 2012.

    Call 314-968-2699for more information.

    St. Michaels Little Angels Preschool

    Learn to love, love to play, play to Learn

    SUMMER

    CAMP

    Enrolling for Fall 2012 Preschool Program

    Morning Session 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

    Full Day Session 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

    Fresh, Healthy Lunch Program

    Summer Camp Program - 4 weeks

    with swim lessons 8:30-2:30

    with before and after care till 5:30 p.m.

    3-6 year olds

    Call 647-7159 ext. 20 www.stmike.org

    7630 Sutherland Ave., Shrewsbury

    Email: [email protected]

    11735 Denny Rd. St. Louis 63126 314-884-6126

    st. lucas preschoolJoyce Woodall, Director

    PRESCHOOL SESSIONS:

    M W F & T Thages 3 - 5

    9 a.m.11:30 a.m.

    9 a.m.2 p.m.

    Classes Available Now

    NOW registering forSeptember!

    4 wk, t

    f 3 t 6 -

    June 4 June 29Register for one week or all four!

    Half-Day 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $90/week

    Full-Day 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. $130/week

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    (314) 832-4161

    St. Dominic SavioCatholic School7748 Mackenzie Rd.

    314-832-4161

    stdominicsavio.org/school

    Where every Child is KnoWn By name

    Summer Programsf

    Curious Kids

    Visit our website or inormation on

    our academic, athletic and fne arts

    summer camps.

    2307 S. Lindbergh Blvd. 314-965-7205