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    Feb. 13 - 19, 2015

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    KIRKWOOD FAMILY YMCA 314 965 9622WEBSTER GROVES FAMILY YMCA 314 962 9622

    www.ymcastlouis.org

    SUMMER CAMP 2015 

    SUMMERSTARTSHERE

    REGISTEREARLYANDSAVE

     

    GRADES K-12

    ART CAMP 2015FOR CLEVER, CREATIVE, ECLECTIC, EXPRESSIVE, INSPIRED, ARTISTIC FUN!

    20 Allen Ave. Webster Groves • 314.963.4400 • yucandu.com

    1280 SIMMONS AVE. I KIRKWOOD, MO 63122

    Cultivating a lifelong passion for learning.

    AMI Accredited Education

    for Children Age 3 - Grade 6

     Tours by Appointment

    314-822-2601

    villadimaria.org

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    CAMPS 

     Abiding Savior Lutheran School (892-4408) values educational excellenceand partners with families to help chil-dren meet their academic and spiritualpotential. Enrolling now for school andSummer Kids Camps. Visit www.aslson-line.org.

     Animal Camp Jamaica (www.Ani-malCampJamaica.com) at Seven Palms Villa Runaway Bay, Jamaica is for ages14 to18. The 13-day program focuses onmarine biology and sightseeing. Spendmornings in the ocean snorkeling, kay-aking and wave jumping. Afternoonsexplore this breath-taking CaribbeanIsland; including four water falls andDolphin Cove. PADI Scuba certication

    available.

     Arts in Motion is a unique dance schoolwhere dance technique, artistry andcommunity come together. They worktirelessly to create a fun, safe, genuine-ly supportive and highly creative atmo-

    sphere where students of all ages andskill levels can discover or rediscoverdance as a positive force. Visit artsinmo-tion-stl.com.

    Camp Invention is where big ideas be-come the next big thing. Local educatorslead a week of hands-on activities forchildren entering grades 1 to 6 who willinvestigate circuits, disassemble house-hold appliances and have a chance to ex-amine science and technology conceptsduring team-building exercises. Visitwww.campinvention.org or call 800-968-4332 for information.

    Chaminade  (425 S. Lindbergh, 993-4400, ext. 1169) offers several summer

    sports and enrichment camps. Explorethe rigorous curriculum, expansiveSTEM and AP/ACC courses, and every-

    thing the 55-acre campus has to offerfor boys in grades 6-12. Chaminade of-fers over $1.6 million in academic schol-arships and nancial aid. Visit www.

    chaminade-stl.org.

    The College School offers themed daycamps for ages 4 to 11 and a variety ofmulti-day outdoor expeditions for ages 9to 15, led by experienced teachers. Two-

    week Adventure Day Camp sessionsrun June to July, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,Monday through Friday, and includeeld trips, recreational swimming and

    swim lessons (for ages 4 to 7). Duringthe July 4 week, the school will host a4-day Red, White and Blue Camp (ages4 to 11). Before and after care is avail-able. For more details and to register,go to www.thecollegeschool.org/summer.Questions? Email [email protected] or call 962-9355.

    Community School  offers a varietyof camps for age 3 to grade 6, includingarts and academics, taught by experi-enced educators. New this year is Math& Science Camp and two camps in part-nership with STAGES! Visit communi-tyschool.com/camp.

    Cub Creek Science Camp (www.MO-ScienceCamp.com) is a sleep-away campin Rolla, MO (less than 2 hours from St.Louis) for ages 7 to 17. Feed monkeys,pet kangaroos, take classes in veterinarymedicine, animal care, survival skills,crime science, zip-line, pottery, archery,culinary science, swimming and crafts. Air-conditioned cabins. ACA accredited.Request a free brochure.

    Dance Center of Kirkwood  (821-6663) offers the opportunity to studywith experienced and highly trained pro-

    fessional instructors. The 2015 summerschedule includes Nutcracker and balletintensive camps.

    Faith Academy of Montessori (961-1411, faithacademyofmontessori.com)

    is in a 100-year-old train station. Thedirector and assistant director have

    guided this Montessori program since1982, believing in children’s creative

    potential, drive to learn and right to betreated as individuals. Children thrive

    and learn, develop concentration, mo-tivation, self-discipline, independence

    and a love for learning.

    Sports, Arts, Adventure. Forsyth

    Summer Discovery  offers 4-dozen1-week camps for children age 3 to 12from June 8 to August 7. Climbing in

    the Forsyth Adventure Center, visualand performing arts, sports and more.

    Pre-primary camps led by ForsythSchool early childhood faculty. Ex-

    tended day program. Fun lunch Fri-days. Visit forsythonline.com.

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    Ballet • Jazz • Tap

    Pointe • Modern

    Summer Dance Camp

    June 29th - July 3rdNutcracker andBallet Intensive

    Webster Groves Parks & Recreation

    FULL & HALF DAY

    SUMMERCAMPS

    For more information visitwww.webstergroves.orgor call (314) 963-5600

    Kinder Camp ~ May 26 - 29

    Balloonatics Camp ~ May 26 - 29

    Sports & More Camp ~ May 26 - 29

    Safety Camp ~ June 1 - 5 & June 8 - 12

    Soccer Goalkeeper Training ~ June 16 - 25  July 7 - 16 or July 21 - 30

    Science Palooza Camp ~ June 29 - July 2

    Performing Arts Camp ~ Aug. 3 - 7

    Magical Mystery Camp ~ Aug. 3 - 7

    Ozzie Smith’s Sports Academy CampsMay 26 - 29 and Aug. 3 - 6

    • Experienced and qualified staff• Before & After Club available for most camps

    Camp Webegee ~ June 1 - July 31  Theme weeks, swimming, special events, field trips!

    TO PLAY. TO PRAY. TO LEARN.

    2015-16 School YearNow Enrolling!

    Early Childhood ages 2-4,Kindergarten

    and Grades 1-8

    Kids’ Camp 2015age 2- 4th grade

    Save the dates!June 9-11, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

    July 7-9, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

    CONFIDENCE

    “I can do allthings through

    Him whostrengthens me.”Philippians 4:13

    4353 Butler Hill Road, St. Louis, MO 63128

    314-892-4408 aslsonline.org

    • Creative, inspiring,  developmentally appropriate

    dance and movement classesfor ages 2 1/2 and up

    • Parent observation at all times• Degreed, professional

    instructors

    3205 S. Brentwood, 2nd Floor 

    Webster Groves • 314.968.4583

    Register Online: artsinmotion-stl.com

     movement, innovation,

     dance.SUMMER DANCE CLASSES & CAMPS BEGIN JUNE 8

    Full & Half Day Camps for 3 and up"Frozen"• World Traveler • Broadway

    Plus traditional Dance Camps fortweens and advanced dancers

    FREE trial class and studio tour.

    425 S. Lindbergh Blvd. • St. Louis, MO 63131 • 314-993-4400

    Chaminade offers several sports and

    enrichment summer camps for boys and

     girls from 1st to 12th grade.

     Explore everything the 55-acre campus has

    to offer – baseball, basketball, football,

     lacrosse, band, drama, photography,

     robotics, math, writing, and more.

     For more information or to register for a

    camp, go online to chaminade-stl.org.

    Ride Amtrak!Field Trips

    Nature WalksPicnics in the ParkArts and Crafts

    Hours Convenient for Working Parents

    FAITH ACADEMY OF MONTESSORIsince 1982 

    44 N. Gore in Webster Groves • 314-961-1411faithacademyofmontessori.com

    FAITH ACADEMY OF MONTESSORI

    SUMMER CAMP JUNE – AUGUST   ||  Full & Part Time ||  Ages 2 1/2 to 7 years

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    7825 Big Bend Blvd. • Webster Groves, MO • 63119314-962-9355 • wwwthecollegeschool.org

    Questions?

    [email protected]

    Themed Adventure Day Camps for Ages 4-11

    Multi-day Expeditions for Ages 9-15

    Ready forSummerAdventures?

    thecollegeschool.org/summer

    [email protected]

    Interstate 44 & Jct. 141Meramec Station Rd.

    Valley Park - Fenton Exit

    We also offer InstructionalTrail Rides and Riding

     Lessons including Arena,Trail & Field Riding

    Visit our website for detailsvalleymountranch.com

    NE W!ADVANCED SUMMER CAMP

    July 6-9 • $350

    Mon.-Thurs.

    7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

    12 years and over

    June 8-11 • June 15-18 • June 22-25

    July 13-15 • July 20-23

    SUMMER RIDING CAMP$300Mon.-Thurs.

    8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

    6 years and over

    LITTLE BRITCHES RIDING CAMPJuly 6-9 • $350

    Mon.-Thurs.

    9 a.m. - 12 p.m.5 years and under

    Limited Space Available - reserve early

    www.communityschool.com/camp

    900 Lay Road  63124  314-991-0005 

    Community Camps 2015Arts. Academics. Adventure.

     Ages 3 - 6th Grade

     June 8 - August 7

     Experienced faculty

     On Community’s beauful 16-acre campus

     Full and half-day camps available

     NEW this year - Math & Science Camp and

    STAGES musical theater camps

    15 S. Old Orchard ~ Webster GrovesTo enroll in camps, please call 968-3903or email [email protected]

     N E W 

     L O C A T I O N

    Building Happy,Healthy, Fit and

    Confdent Dancers!

    Summer Camp 2015W L D C:

    ACRO HIP HOP POM

    Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - Noon

    Ages 5-7 and Ages 8+$100

    *Enrollment opens March 1st

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    CAMPS continued from page 2B 

    Gifted Resource Council  (962-5920)Three 2-week sessions. Academy Ameri-cana, Ancient Academy, ECO Academy,Jr. Science Searchers, Math, Marvels& More, Space Academy and AdvancedSpace Academy.

    Imagination Station Day Camp stim-ulates senses and imagination. Eachweek is a different adventure for ages 5 to12: themes are explored through crafts,sports, talent shows, eld trips, swim-ming and guests. June 1 to July 24, 9 a.m.to 3 p.m. extended day available. ContactKate Whaley, The Heights, RHCC, 655-3663, [email protected].

    Kirkwood United Methodist Church

     Vacation Bible School  June 15 to 19,9 a.m. to noon. Children age 4 on August1 and potty trained through rising 5thgraders are welcome. Music, Art, DramaCamp: July 13 to 17, 8:45 a.m. to noon.Performances July 17 at 7:30 p.m. and

    July 19 at 10:30 a.m.

    The Lab School Camp (822-8282) is forchildren 3 to 6. Includes water fun, art,dramatic play, special guests or walkingeld trips. Half day. Degreed staff. Lunch

    included.

    Summer Art Camps at Laumeier arelled with art, nature and self-expres-sion. Draw, paint, sculpt and explorewoodland trails and nd inspiration in

    Laumeier’s outdoor sculpture collection.Camp sessions run June 9 to August 1.Half-day camp for ages 4 to 6 is 9 a.m. tonoon. Full-day camp for ages 6 to 15 is9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Camp sessions for teensprovide guided and independent work in

    a variety of media. Extended day avail-able for full-day camp. Online registra-tion available. Visit www.laumeier.org.

    The Lindbergh Activities OfceSummer Enrichment  program offers30+ exciting courses for grades 1 to 8.The program includes three one-weeksessions, June 8 to 25. Students explorecomputers, swim classes, crafts, coding,archery, sports and more. Parents cus-tomize schedules by week. Classes are atSperreng Middle School. Call 729-2400,ext. 4908, or email [email protected].

    Make a child’s summer magical with aone-of-a-kind camp experience at TheMagic House. Campers participate infun education activities and more.

    Summer adventure awaits at MICDS.Kids of every age, any school and everyinterest come together to create lastingsummertime memories at MICDS sum-mer camps. Each of the four camps (Peg-asus, ¡Aventureros! Spanish Immersion,Rams Sports Camps and Eliot Summer Academy) offers a unique variety of ac-tivities, all located on the school’s 100-acre campus and supervised by enthu-

    siastic counselors and expert MICDSstaff. Discover which camp is right forevery child today at micds.org/Summer- Adventure. Hurry space is limited.

    MJ Performing Arts Academy  (15S. Old Orchard) Summer Camp 2015.Week long dance camps: Acro, Hip-hop,Pom, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to noon. Ages 5 to 7 and 8+. $100 enrollmentfee. Call 968-3903 or email [email protected]. Enrollment opensMarch 1. Blog at mjperformingartsacad-emy.blogspot.com.

    Summer camp at Nerinx Hall  (968-1505) offers exciting opportunities forathletes, artists and all children ready

    to explore new interests.

    Notre Dame’s Summer Camps  havemany possibilities. Camps include ath-letics, baking, dance, forensics, singing,storytelling and a Campout. See www.ndhs.net for more information and dates.

    Each year Ranken hosts two weeks of

    fun and learning at the annual Rank-en Adventure Academy (ranken.edu/ adventureacademy), with camps for ris-ing sixth through twelfth graders. Thisis a fun and exciting way for studentsto learn about the academic and careeroptions available in science, technology,engineering and math (STEM) elds. In

    each camp students will design, createand work with hands-on projects, rang-ing from building go-karts to designing jewelry. Ranken hosts Adventure acad-emies at both the St. Louis campus andthe new Wentzville location. The cost ofthe camps is only $95 per camper for anentire week of fun.

    cont. pg. 6B

    SUMMER CAMP1 or 2 Week Sessions

    9 a.m. - 1 p.m/catered lunch!May 26 - September 4

    Early Care Available

    Enrolling 3’s, 4’s & 5’sFully Licensed/Accredited/Degreed Teachers

    Beach Party • It’s Dr. SuessTrains, Planes and Automobiles

    Bugs on the Loose • Night Time MagicSuper Science • Amazing Art

    The Lab School514 E. Argonne Drive - Kirkwood

    314.822.8282www.thelabschool.com

     

     Nurturing Children Since 1964

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    201 W. AdamsKirkwoodumc.org

    314-966-8167

    Summer Fun at Kirkwood United Methodist!

     Vacation Bible SchoolJune 15 - June 19 • 9 a.m. - Noon

    Children Age 4 (by Aug. 1 & pottytrained) through rising 5th Graders

    are welcome!

    $40/child $120 max/family 

     music art drama campJuly 13 - July 17 • 8:45 a.m. - NoonPerformances July 17 & July 19

    Early Bird $30 before June 15afterwards - $35/camper 

    Nerinx Hall

    Summer CampsExciting opportunities

    for athletes, artists,and kids ready to explore

    Age 5 - Grade 8 • 13 Camps

    314-968-1505www.nerinxhs.org

     

    One week sessions:

    Half-Day sessions for ages 4 to 6

    Full-Day sessions for ages 6 to 15

    Download a Program Brochure &Register Online at www.laumeier.org

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

     SUMMER

    ART

    CAMPS

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    Work with your hands. Expand your mind.

    Online registration begins March 9, 2015

    www.ranken.edu/adventureacademy

    THIS SUMMER

    Cost is only $95 andincludes lunch, snacks,tools, equipment and fun

    projects with experienced

    instructors!

    Camps run in

    week-long sessions:

    July 13-17

    and

    July 20-24

    For rising

    middle and

    high school

    students

    grades 6-12

     Come Train with the Pros!Calling all young pet lovers ages 10-14! Come work alongside the Purina Farms

    trainers and their rescued canine athletes and learn some of the most popular canine sports!

    (bring supplies* to donate to a local animal shelter and get a $5 gift card toward the gift shop)

     Cost:$40 per child

     differentsessions  4   June 10, June 24, July 8 and July 293pm - 7pm (10 kids per session)

    Please call 314-982-3232 M-F, 9:30am - 4pm to register.

    Space is limited. Registrations are taken on a f irst come, first served basis. Preference given to first-time registrants. Upon request, meals can

    be prepared to accommodate special dietary needs. *Supplies include paper towels, newspapers, bleach, peanut butter, etc.

    Each session kicks off with a Purina Pro Plan Performance Team Show at 3pm

    and ends with a pizza party celebration and duck herding demonstration at 6:30pm.  

    Parents are invited to both!

    All attendees will receive an “Honorary Pro Plan Performance Team” t-shirt,

    Purina Farms water bottle , branded frame and a flying disc. A photographer

    will be on-hand to take keepsake photos of camp participants.

    For more information, email [email protected]

    Have you already participated in the camp in the past?

    Ask about our special “alumni camp” when you call to register to see if you qualify.

     Activity Stations include how to train a dog in the sports

     of Freestyle Flying Disk, Diving Dog and Canine Agility.

    Plus, learn about responsible pet care!

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    CAMPS continued from page 4B 

    SPROG INC.  for pre-kindergartenersto seventh graders is located at GraceEpiscopal Church in Kirkwood. Activitiesinclude reading, math and enrichmentclasses; sports, eldtrips and swimming.

    Summer camps for arts, dance, sportsand science. Have fun and learn withthe all-girls St. Louis Science Centerpremium camps at St. Joseph Acade-my, the rst and only girls school to offerthese science enrichment opportunities.Grades 5 to 8. For more information visitsummer.stjosephacademy.org.

    St. Louis Gym Centre (968-9494, www.stlouisgymcentre.com) offers gymnasticinstruction for ages one to adult. Sum-mer 5-day and half-day camps and class-es available. Birthday parties, eld trips

    and adult open workout.

    Experience the story at STAGES Per-

    forming Arts Academy this spring andsummer. Located in the state-of-the-artKent Center for Theatre Arts in Chester-eld, STAGES offers St. Louis the nest

    classes in the musical theatre disciplinesof voice, dance, and drama. Spring 4thQuarter Session, March 2 to May 2, fea-turing classes for all ages, including theMusical Theatre Exploration classes “He-roes and Villains” (grades K to 4), and “AWhole New World” (grades 5 to 8), alongwith Beginning Musical Theatre, SceneStudy Studio, Improv, and more! Regis-trations also open for Spring Break andSummer Camps. To Register 636-449-5775 or StagesStLouis.org.

    Checkout Webster Groves Adventure

    Club  (963-6440). Swimming, eld tripsand outdoor play. Adult staff with First Aid/CPR/AED training. Watch their vid-

    eo on YouTube to learn more.

    Webster Groves Parks & Recreation camps (963-5600, www.webstergroves.org) provide quality and specialty in-door/outdoor experiences emphasizingnature, games, sports, crafts, perform-ing arts and eld trips.

    Webster Hills Preschool  (961-8722x228, www.westerhillsumc.org) offersages 6 months to 5 years activities tostimulate curiosity, encourage learning,foster creativity and stretch imagina-tion.

    Media Production Summer Campsfor students in high school or second-ary-level programs. Students learn totell powerful stories as they plan, shootand edit a short feature lm at Filmmak-ing Camp June 15 to 19. Learn the skillsto be a recording engineer working withstate-of-the-art equipment and producea compact disc at Music Recording CampJune 22 to 26. Offered by Webster Uni-versity School of Communications from9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Webster Groves

    Campus. Enter the Screenwriting Com-petition to win an iPad Mini and campregistration. Visit webster.edu/commu-nications/media camps for screenwritingcompetition details and to register forsummer camps.

    The Community Music School ofWebster University  offers SummerMusic Programs for all ages (6 monthsto 18 years) including Kindermusik®Family Camp, Band, Flute, String Or-chestra, Composition, Chamber Music,and Individual Lessons.

     At  Y Day Camp, kids enjoy an ac-tion-packed summer full of friends, ful-llment and fun. Y Camp provides an

    exciting, safe experience for kids to learnnew skills, be creative, build self-con-dence and make lasting friendships. The

     Y offers camps for all interests, includingtraditional outdoor camps, sports campsand themed camps: aquatics, cooking,art, science, music and more.

     YMCA Camp Lakewood’s  co-ed sum-mer overnight camp gets kids ages 6 to17 outdoors having fun, making friendsand learning new skills. With a 360-acre lake, 5,200 wooded acres, cavesand creeks, adventure and explorationabound. While campers love the activ-ities, sports, horseback riding, arts &crafts, water activities, caving, climb-ing, zip lining and more, they also learnabout accomplishment, belonging and

    character. Children are encouraged toset, achieve and exceed goals. They cre-ate friendships and learn about respect.Children gain knowledge of the worldthrough camp’s culturally diverse staff,all within the safe environment of the Y. This is why campers call Camp Lake-wood “My Camp.”

     Yucandu (963-4400, Webster Groves) isan interactive art studio for adults andchildren with projects including mosaic,decoupage and paint, no appointmentneeded. Yucandu also offers holidayworkshops, after-school art clubs, sum-mer camps and private parties. OpenMonday through Wednesday 10 a.m. to6 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday

    10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Summer hours: 9 a.m.

    SUMMER CAMPJUNE 8 - JULY 24

    9 a.m. - 3 p.m.Pre-Kindergarten (must be 5 years old)

     thru 7th Grades

    514 E. Argonne • Kirkwood

    314-821-3477 • www.SPROGinc.org

    Reading • Math • Personal Finance • Creative Arts

    Performing Arts • Totally Fit/Nutrition • Sewing

    Sports/Recreation • Swimming • Field Trips

    Fun and Games

    Call to Register or Download forms online

     Webster Hills United

    Methodist Church Preschool

    698 W. Lockwood • Webster Groves

    961-8722 ext. 228 [email protected]  www.websterhillsumc.org

    Celebrating over 50 years

    SUMMER CAMP Age 3 – PreK 

     June 8-12 • June 22-269:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

    PRESCHOOLMusic • Science • Gross Motor

     Age 6 months – PreK Tuesday – Friday, 9 a.m. – Noon

    Extended day available Tues., Wed., Thurs.

    YMCA Camp Lakewood is an overnight camp for boys and girls ages 6-17, only 75 milessouth of St. Louis on 5,200 wooded acres and 360-acre lake. Here, kids have amazingadventures, learn new skills, challenge themselves, make friends and build character.Non-YMCA members are welcome! REGISTER TODAY! Call or visit us online.

    1-888-FUN-YMCAwww.camplakewood.org

    Find us online!

    ArcheryArts & CraftsBasketballCampfiresCanoeingClimbing Tower

    CookoutsCricketDanceDramaDrawingFishingFlag FootballFloor HockeyFrisbeeGaGaHorseback Riding

    KayakingNatureOutdoor Living SkillsRifleryRugbySinging

    SnorkelingSoccerSpelunking/CavingSwimmingTennisVolleyballYogaZip LineLots of camp gamesand so much more!

    GROWINGGREATKIDSAT YMCA CAMP LAKEWOOD 4-day & 7-day sessionsLeadership & Wilderness Programs

    Ranch & Outdoor ProgramsAdditional Electives  High Adventure •  Horsemanship  Digital Animation •  Paintball   Adv. Arts & Crafts •  SNAG Golf   Digital Journalism 

    SAVE THE DATE!CAMP OPEN HOUSE

    March 29 • April 12 April 26 • May 4

    1-4 p.m.

    Sessions begin May 31st

    2307 S. Lindbergh Blvd.

    St. Louis, MO 63131

    314.394.4305 

    For more information: summer.stjosephacademy.org 

    Middle School Camps for Girls 5th-8th grades

    Camps for arts, dance, sports and science!

    St. Joseph’s Academy is proud to partner with

     the Saint Louis Science Center to bring their

     premium science camps to our campus. We are

     the first and only school to offer these all-girlsenrichment opportunities. From Rockets to

    Robotics to Coaster Creations and more!

    St. Lucas Preschool11735 Denny Road, Sunset Hills, MO 63126Visit our website at stlucasucc.org/preschool  

    St. Lucas Preschool Creating Confident Children with Loving Hearts

    Small Class Sizes for Children Ages 2 to 5

    Full & Half Day Programs (MWF, TTh or M-F)

    Before & After School Programs for Our Students 

    Tunes for Tots & Parents Day Out 

    July Summer Camp (Half Day-MWF)

    For Summer & Fall Registration,contact Connie Stoltz, Director at 314-884-6126 

    or email: [email protected] 

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    The Community Music School is

    conveniently located in

    Webster Groves, Chesterfield,

    Des Peres and University City .

    Individual Lessons • Kindermusik® Camps

    Student Camps: Band, Flute, String Orchestra,

    Composition and Chamber Music

    webster.edu/cms • 314-968-5939

    SUMMER MUSIC PROGRAMS

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    SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS 

    2015 SUMMER CAMPSfor students in high school or secondar y-level programs

    FILMMAKING CAMP

    Monday, June 15 - Friday, June 19Film is a powerful form of storytelling that

    capitvates millions. This camp will expand

    your knowledge when you learn to plan, shoot

    and edit a short feature film.

    MUSIC RECORDING CAMP

    Monday, June 22 - Friday, June 26Experience what it’s like to be a recording engineer working in a state-of-the-art recording

    studio. Campers will learn useful recording/music mixing skills while working with a local band

    to create a compact disc of their own.

    Both camps are held 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each day at the Webster Groves campus.

    Webster University School of Communications is also holding a High School Screenwriting

    Competition. The winning script will be used during Filmmaking Camp and produced as a film.

     The scriptwriter will receive an iPad mini, as well as the opportunity to attend the

    Filmmaking Camp at no charge.

    Enrollment is limited in both camps, and early registration is encouraged.

    Visit webster.edu/communications/mediacamps for screenwriting competition rules and

    guidelines and to register for summer camps.

    4 CONTINENTS • 8 COUNTRIES • 60 CITIES • 1 UNIVERSITY 

    UNITED STATES • SWITZERLAND • AUSTRIA • THE NETHERLANDS • UNITED KINGDOM • CHINA • THAILAND • GHANA

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    EDUCATION 

    The Archdiocese of St. Louis offers aCatholic option for children with specialneeds. Visit www.archstl.org/dse or call792-7320 to learn more.

    Cor Jesu  students earn numerous na-

    tional, state and local honors in aca-demics, ne arts and athletics. Myriadleadership opportunities help them totransform the world through faith, integ-rity and service.

    Miriam: The Learning DisabilityExperts  (968-3893, www.miriamstl.org) is St. Louis’ most comprehensiveresource for children with complex learn-ing disabilities. Miriam School offers anindependent special education programdesigned for 96 bright children ages PreK to 8th grade with learning challenges.Miriam Learning Center supports over400 children ages 3 to 18 through a rangeof services, including evaluations, tutor-ing, occupational, speech/language and

    music therapies, social skills training andin-school supports. No matter where fam-ilies are in their journey, Miriam’s goalis to identify needs and provide solutionsthat help students who are struggling inschool unlock their potential.

     All schools should ensure that childrenhave the skills and knowledge to competein the world. New City School’s mis-sion statement encompasses some of thethings that set them apart from other in-dependent elementary schools in St. Lou-is: joyful learning, condent students,

    nurturing, commitment to diversity, cre-ative problem solvers and so much more.

    Leaders are not made, they are discov-

    ered. At Rohan Woods School  (ro-hanwoods.org) every child is cherished,encouraged, and prepared for continued

    success as a life-long learner. Known for

    its award-winning leadership programs,Rohan Woods helps each child discoverand nurture the natural leader that lieswithin. Students learn in an environ-ment that is part of a strongly meshedcommunity, reective of the family feel-ing that is the heart of Rohan Woods.Contact Jana Allen, Director of Admis-sions, (821-6270, [email protected]) and schedule a personal tour anddiscover the Rohan Woods difference.

    Salem Lutheran  in Affton providesquality Christian education for ages 2 to8th grade. Part-time and full-time careyear round for preschool and a summercamp for ages 2 through entering 3rdgrade. Children receive a well-roundedcurriculum, a variety of extra-curricu-lars and iPads are integrated into aca-demics. Call 353-9242 or visit slcas.org.

    St. Dominic Savio School (7748 Mack-enzie Road) provides an excellent Cath-olic education for all faiths from pre-K(beginning at age 3) through 8th grade in

    a community-focused, family-centered,faith-lled environment. Students reachtheir full potential with well-roundedacademics and spiritual formation. SDSoffers state-of-the-art computers, class-rooms with SMARTBoard technology,ne art, music, PE, foreign language and

    athletic programs. After-care availableuntil 6 p.m. Kindergarten is full day. Forinformation visit www.stdominicsav-io.org/school, call 832-4161 or [email protected]

    St. Frances Cabrini Academy  is aCatholic elementary school that edu-cates by nurturing the growth of eachchild’s mind, body and spirit. They cel-ebrate diversity while acting together

    to proclaim the Gospel. They commit to justice, the value of a quality educationfor all and the vibrancy of the city ofSt. Louis.

    LINDBERGH SUMMER

    ENRICHMENT

    Now Enrolling! Classes June 8-25, 2015

    The sky’s the limit! Fun and academic learning to hand in hand.

    More than 30 exciting classes for grades 1-8 • Monday - Thursday, June 8-25

    Sperreng Middle School, 12111 Tesson Ferry Road

    Information: 314-729-2400, ext. 4908, or [email protected]

    When children

    need Special

    Education, there

    IS a Catholic

    option!

    Catholic Special Education Elementary Schools,Inclusionary Pre-Schools (6 weeks-6years),

    Elementary and Secondary Learning Centers forstudents with Learning Disabilities,

    Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD & more!

    ARCHDIOCESE OF ST. LOUIS 

    Department of Special Education

    314.792.7320

    ARCHSTL.ORG / DSE 

     A world of learning... A world of possibilities...

     A world for all of us!St. Frances Cabrini Academy brings

    together a diverse group of students and

    families to create one learning community.

    NOW ENROLLING K-8Call to schedule a visit (314) 776-0883

     A World of Opportunity Awaits You

    3022 Oregon Ave.

    St. Louis, MO 63118

    (314) 776-0883

    cabriniacademy.org

    Celebratng

    the Feast Dayof Our Lady of

    Guadalupe

    Salem Lutheran School provides quality Christian educationfrom preschool through 8th grade. Salem students enjoy:

    • teaching, modeling, and practicing of Christian values

    • part-time and full-time early childhood programstarting at age 2

    • band and music programs

    • extracurricular activities including: student council,academic team, and athletics programs

    • opportunities for tuition assistance

    314.353.9242

    5025 Lakewood Ave.

    Affton, MO

    www.slcas.org

    Salem’s summer program, Camp Fun in theSONshine, is availablefor preschoolers (as youngas age 2) through studentsentering 3rd grade.

    Activities include water day,cooking class, author studies,Bible stories, theme weeks,and more!

    Call today for more

    information: 314-353-9242

    Spring and Summer Programs• Jr. & Adult Clinics

    • Adult Leagues

    • Summer Jr. Golf Camps (ages 4-18)

    details on all programs available on

    our website in March

    PRIVATE INSTRUCTION ALSO AVAILABLE

     e u Party PavilionFOR YOUR NEXT EVENT• Family birthdays & reunions• Club picnics• School/church outings & fundraisers• Corporate meetings/team building

    Call Debbie to customize your eventat “The Tee”

     W  h  e    e   S  t  . l  u  i  s   g  e  t  s   G  o  l F   r  E  a  D y ! 

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

    6727 Heege Rd. • Affton

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    Every child is an individual with uniquecharacteristics, preferences, strengthsand talents.  Villa di Maria provides alearning environment that allows eachstudent to meet her full potential asshe makes her journey toward becom-ing a creative, critically thinking andsocially responsible citizen of the world.Children develop academic and practi-

    cal knowledge in a deep and permanentway through experiential learning in anenvironment that extends beyond class-room walls onto the beautiful six-acrecampus and out into the broader world. An AMI-accredited school, Villa di Mariahas been providing authentic Montessorieducation to St. Louis for 48 years.

    ENRICHMENT 

     Ackermann’s Swim Program  teach-es children 4 to 11 swimming and watersafety. Group lessons with different wa-ter levels for progressive, safe learning.Red Cross certied staff. Visit aspkirk-wood.com.

    Charmette Academy of Dance & Ac-

    robatics has offered the nest in dance

    training for ages 18 months to adult forover 65 years. Call 962-2002 or visitcharmette.net.

    cont. pg. 10B

    AckermannʼsSwim Program

    ASPKirkwood.com

    1044 Curran Ave. Kirkwood, MO 63122

    Call: 314-821-1070

    See Website fordates & cost

    e-mail: [email protected]

    ENROLLING NOW

    Download applications at:

    Group swim lessons in 4 heated poolswith different water levels

     

    Swiming lessons in Kirkwood 

    for over 65+ years ages 4 to 11

    Leaders are not made, they are discovered.

    Rohan Woods SchoolSummer Preschool Program

    June 1 – July 24, 2015 • Ages 2 to 5

    1515 Bennett Avenue • St. Louis, MO 63122 • 314-821-6270

    Rohan Woods is proud to offer a quality Summer PreschoolProgram which provides small class sizes with age-appropriate

    academics and experienced faculty.Plus...

    Music Appreciation • Adventures in Art • Science ExplorationPhysical Education • Shaded Playground and Water Activities

    Enrollment forms on-line at RohanWoods.org 

    23 N. Gore

     Webster Groves

    314-918-0200

    Instruction in:

    PIANO • GUITAR • VIOLIN

     VIOLA • FLUTE • CLARINET

    SAXOPHONE • TRUMPET

     and now  CELLO

    musicalartsacademyofwebstergroves.com

    45 W. LOCKWOOD962-9210 ext. 3105

    • PARENT CHOICE COOPERATIVE PROGRAM •

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

    Ages 1 - 51• 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 days/week 

    KIDS DAY OUTWEDNESDAY 8 A.M. - 1 P.M.

    ONES ARE FUNTUESDAY 9 - 11:30 A.M.

    LUNCH BUNCH

    DR. TIM JORDAN - SPEAKERTUES., FEB. 24 • WGPC • 7 P.M.

    Webster GrovesPresbyterian

    Church

    Early Childhood Center

    FUNDRAISER • MARCH 6at Llywelyn’sA neighborhood preschool

    for 3, 4 and 5 year olds.

    Providing children with joyful

    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]

    • sin ce 1949 •

    It’s Time 

    to

    Register!

    We’re here all year at

    St. Mary’s Pre-School South!1045 Union Road — Near I-55

    6 am to 6 pm — 6 weeks to 6 years

    All kinds of kids are welcome here — kids with special

    needs, AND kids that are typically developing.

    We have fun and learn all day long while our

    parents have to work! Lucky us!

    ARCHDIOCESE OF ST. LOUIS 

    St. Mary’s Special Services 

    314.631.8231

    ARCHSTL.ORG / SMSS 

    7922 Croydon1/4 mile east of Watson & Laclede Station

    (314) 962-2002 • www.charmette.net

    FUN!

    Get Ready  for Summer Dance

    CHARMETTE Academy of Dance & Acrobatics

    S ha r e  S mi l e s 

    G ai nC o nfidence

     I m p r o v e

     S k  i l l s

     Mee t

     Ne w

     F r ie nds

    •Dance Intensive Camp•Summer Classes• Guest Teachers

     JULY 6 – JULY 30Ballet • Jazz • Tap • Lyrical

    Hip Hop • Acro • ContemporaryAges 1 1/2 to Adult

    Stars of Tomorrow AuditionsFriday, July 31

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    ENRICHMENT continued from page 9B 

     At Kraus Farms  experience horses

    and horseback riding in a fun and edu-cational atmosphere. A very hands-on

    experience for everyone ages 5 to 14.

    For information about Musical Arts

     Academy of Webster Groves call918-0200 or visit www.muscialart-sacademyofwebstergroves.com.

    Consider Purina Farms  (www.puri-

    nafarms.com, 982-3232) the personalpet place. Located on more than 300

    acres of rolling hills right outside of St.Louis, Purina Farms offers guests ofall ages an opportunity to get up close

    and personal with barnyard animalsand performing pets at the Visitor

    Center as well as distinguished pure-bred dogs and pedigreed cats at the

    Purina Event Center. Free activitiesinclude a hayloft play area, cow-milk-

    ing demonstrations, tractor-drawn

    wagon rides and canine performancesof ying disc, agility and diving that

    feature rescued dogs. Educational ex-

    hibits and hands-on activities teachresponsible pet care, the history of

    Purina and the process for making petfood.

    For over 50 years Tower Tee  hasbeen the place to come and get “golf

    ready.” Private/group lessons, clinics,leagues, Jr. golf camps. The complete

    practice facility. 18 hole Par 3 course,range and practice greens (and minia-

    ture golf, too). Call 481-5818 for infor-mation.

     Valley Mount Ranch (636-225-5243)is conveniently located at I-44, justwest of Hwy 141. Fun, family atmo-

    sphere offering summer camps, ridinglessons, instructional trail rides and

    horse leasing. Visit www.valleymoun-tranch.com

    PRESCHOOLS 

     At the Christ Community Luther-

    an Church Early Childhood Sum-mer Program, children will learnand grow in an environment that is

    creative and full of discovery oppor-tunities. The program is designed to

    meet the needs of today’s families and

    demonstrates the passion for the high-est quality of early childhood educationand care. Located at the CrestwoodCampus, the CCLS Early Childhood

    Summer Program is open to childrenages 3 to those entering kindergarten.

    Call 822-7774 or visit www.ccls-stlou-is.org for more information.

    Emmanuel Preschool  (961-2393)

    provides ages 3 to 5 with joyful learn-ing through music, art, yoga, creative

    movement and cooking. Experienced,caring teachers foster a creative envi-

    ronment. Now enrolling for fall.

    St. Lucas Preschool (11735 DennyRoad) is pleased to announce the ad-

    dition of several new programs to itsclass schedule. A new two-year-old

    “Introduction to Preschool” class andbefore school care; in the fall after

    school care. This outstanding 40-yearprogram meets the needs of families

    within the community. Call 884-6126.

    St. Mary’s Pre-Schools North (Red-man Rd.) and South (Union Rd.) servechildren 6 weeks to 6 years of all abil-

    ities year-round. Visit www.archstl.org/smss for more information.

    Webster Groves PresbyterianChurch Early Childhood Center (962-9210) serves ages 1 to 5. Staff

    philosophy enables each child to growphysically, emotionally, socially, cog-

    nitively, spiritually and to have fun.

    Crossroads College Preparatory School Call for Brochure – 314.962.5920500 DeBaliviere Ave., St. Louis, MO 63112 | www.giftedresourcecouncil.org

    Kids Explore!Challenge Your Gifted Child

    Summer Academies for K-8Trails West • Rocketry • Medieval Times

    Math • Science • EcologyJune 15 - 26 • June 29 - July 10 • July 13 - 24

    9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. M-F (Extended Care Available)

    Kraus Farms Equestrian Center

    636-225-9513

    333 Hillsboro RoadSt. Louis, MO 63049

    www.krausfarms.com

    Lesson Programs All Year Round!

    Summer CampsMini Camps 5-6 years old • Regular Camps 7 & up

    NEW  PUBLIC TRAIL RIDES!

     

    KRAUS FARMSKRAUS FARMS

    Visit us at...

    www.stlouisgymcentre.com

    Full Day Camps(ages 5 and up)

    Two - 5 day camps

    June 1-5 OR August 3-7

    1/2 Day Camps(ages 3 and up)

    June 8 - July 30 • 9-Noon

    M & Th – Gymnastics Camp

    Join us for...

    Field Trips

    Birthday Parties

    Playgroups

    Open Workout

    315 W. Pacific • Webster Groves

    314-968-9494

    Summer SessionGymnastic ClassesJune 8 – August 1

    BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

    PRESCHOOL & RECREATIONAL

    DAYTIME CLASSES

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    ADVENTURE CLUBSummer Enrichment &Extended Day Camp

     June 1 - July 24, 2015Avery Elementary – 909 Bompart Ave.

    For Registration Informationcall (314)963-6440

     A Webster Groves School District Program

    Now Enrolling Pre-K thru 8th Grade

    St. Dominic Savio Catholic School7748 Mackenzie Rd. • 314-832-4161 • stdominicsavio.org/school

    We Are People of... Knowledge, Faith, Service and Love

    Building a foundation for life-

    long learning with a strong

    faith formation based on

    traditional Catholic values.

    NEW!!!

    • iPADS Pre-K-2nd Grade

    • Dell LATITUDE 3440 3rd-8th Grade along with SMARTBoard technology

    • MICROSOFT LICENSE allows access at home & schoolthru cloud-based computing

    Call Mrs. Christine Cheak,Principal, to schedule

    a personal tour.

    314-832-4161

    In partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office,an Agency of the Department of Commerce

    Camp Invention builds confidencein children entering grades 1-6!

    Local educators will be leading the week of hands-on fun

    Wexford ElementaryJune 19, 2015 from 9:00am to 3:30pm

    Register for Camp Invention by March 20to save $25.

    Sign up now at campinvention.org

    or call 800.968.4332.