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ParentsGuide
Contents
8 The Circus is
Coming to Town
10 Strike Zone is a Hit for Kids!
8
The Parents Guide
of Las Vegas Team
Features
12 ParentsGuide 2009
Top 10 Las Strip
12
Family Attractions
10
14
Art Director
Hugh Roper
14 Pizza Party Las Vegas
14 Go Kart Racing in Las Vegas
17 Make Summer a Productive
Time for Learning
Advisory Board
Ethel Archibald
Jen Flinders
Carmen Miller
Ellen Gianni Nelson
Steve Orrico
14
Graphic Designer
Brittany Lish
Event Director
Pamela Ann Schumacher
Distribution
Richard Kleinman
Departments
7 Letter from the Publisher
Account Executives
Sarah Jones
Susan Thomas
9 Recommended Reading
18 Featured Teacher
20 Summer Camp Listing
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23 Summer Camp Directory
9
25 Family Calendar
To advertise
call: (702) 481-3162
29 Classified Directory
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Publisher
Mark Sherwood
ParentsGuide of
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Copyright 2009.
Publisher’sLetter
Letter from the publisher
Dear Parents,
Before coming to Las Vegas I remember
telling my former boss at The Las Vegas
Review-Journal that I wasn’t interested
in moving to Southern Nevada from the
East Coast. I said to her, “Las Vegas is
great, but nobody actually lives there.” I
had been coming to Vegas each year for
trade shows and with the myopic viewpoint of a tourist I didn’t see Southern
Nevada as a great place to raise a family.
Of course at the time I had never been
anywhere besides the convention center.
Now that my wife and I have lived here
several years and are raising two boys
and two girls, I know that Las Vegas can
be a great place for families. This special
issue of ParentsGuide of Las Vegas is
dedicated to having fun with your kids
and building the kind of good memories
with your family that will be cherished
for a lifetime.
Best regards,
Mark Sherwood, Publisher
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The Circus is
Coming to Town
A
s parents there are many demands
on our time and energy. Often those
demands crowd out time for our children.
I was talking to a good friend of mine
whose daughter is now grown. He mentioned how he remembers coming home
from work and his daughter would ask him
to jump on the trampoline with her or play
some game. He would tell her he couldn’t
because he was just too tired. How my
friend now regrets not carving out some
time for his daughter.
Thomas S. Monson commented on
taking advantage of the time we have today,
especially with our children. “Daydreaming of the past and longing for the future
may provide comfort but will not take the
place of living in the present. This is the day
of our opportunity, and we must grasp it.”
Professor Harold Hill, in Meredith
Willson’s The Music Man, cautioned: “You
pile up enough tomorrows, and you’ll find
you’ve collected a lot of empty yesterdays.”
There is no tomorrow to remember if we
don’t do something today, and to live most
fully today, we must do that which is of
greatest importance. Let us not procrastinate those things which matter most.
A wonderful example of this philosophy
was shared by Arthur Gordon many years
ago in a national magazine. He wrote:
When I was around thirteen and my
brother ten, Father had promised to take us
to the circus. But at lunchtime there was a
phone call; some urgent business required
his attention downtown. We braced ourselves for disappointment. Then we heard
him say into the phone, ‘No, I won’t be
down. It’ll have to wait.’
When he came back to the table, Mother
smiled. ‘The circus keeps coming back, you
know,’ she said. ‘I know,’ said Father. ‘But
childhood doesn’t.’ Ages all
RecommendedReading
By Audrey Sherwood
For June, we’re reviewing some worthwhile picture books by local authors and illustrators.
Tiko and the Tramp
Riley the Rhinoceros
Written by Ray and Christine Wold
Written by Patricia Derrick
Illustrated by Beti Kristof
Illustrated by J-P Loppo Martinez
Inspired by a true story,
This lively book is written
this tale of acceptance and
in sing-song fashion to
love tells how “The Little
tell the story of Riley the
Tramp”, a wandering clown,
Rhinoceros. Riley is nickrescues a monkey named
named the “Jungle Bus”
Tiko and starts a traveling
after he gives rides home
circus of sorts. The tramp
to some baby animals who
is an odd, endearing fellow who collects were lost. As the animals grow up, they still
stacks of “things that make people laugh” want to ride the “Jungle Bus”. Riley refuses
and rides around the village on his motor- to let them, claiming it would be “pre pos
bike from performance to performance. ter ous”. This continues until Riley meets
The addition of Tiko to the performance Eleanor the Elephant who is content to be
makes the act more successful. Excited his friend and walk side by side. The whimby their success, the two work together sical illustrations skillfully convey Riley’s
to build a small circus, aided by a myste- changing emotions and add a sense of fun.
rious waif of a girl. After their big show, The book comes with a CD (composed by
the Tramp finally learns the identity of the the talented illustrator) that has the whole
little girl and her father. But he also learns a text of the book set to song for you to sing
lesson about forgiveness and unconditional along. Ages 3-8
love. This charming story has the feel of a
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The Ants and the Clouds Knew Why
Written and Illustrated by Kathryn Grant
This picture book follows
a young pig as he discovers his place in the world
of nature. His outlook
matures from feeling proud
that he is bigger than an
ant to understanding his
minuteness in comparison to the vast sky
and clouds. Colorful illustrations add to
the story with subtle details such as the
varying vests the pig wears which represent
his progression. Appropriate for beginning readers, this book includes “words to
learn” and facts about trees. Also included
are questions for parents or teachers to use
to facilitate discussion. Ages 5-8
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ParentsGuide | Strike Zone is a Hit for Kids!
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f you were going to build a bowling
center from the ground up in Las Vegas
you would probably want the following;
First, a great location with lots of parking directly next to the bowling center.
Second, dozens of state-of-the-art bowling lanes, maybe even more lanes than any
other bowling center in Southern Nevada.
Finally, you would hire a “dream team” to
make sure your bowling center was run
well so the bowlers would have great experiences time and time again.
Well it just so happens that in 2005,
Strike Zone Bowling Center at Sunset Station followed that exact blueprint and in
the process put together a world class bowling facility. What’s more, Strike Zone is set
up in a way that caters to families while also
delivering fantastic league and recreational
bowling for the entire community. Because
Strike Zone has so many lanes it is one of
the few bowling centers that offers open
bowling every night of the week.
With respect to kids and youth bowling the three people that make Strike Zone
the choice for young bowlers are the Youth
Director, Dick Peters; Party Planner, Donna
Dyer and Bowling Center Manager Jim
Welch. As a side note the best combined
bowling score of the trio is 899. For those
of you who are not die hard bowlers that
means two of them have bowled a perfect
300 game and one a 299. In fact, Dick and
Jim both boast multiple 300 games, while
Donna bowled a 299 while she was eight
months pregnant.
Perhaps more impressive than bowling
300 is the fact that Strike Zone hosts nearly
700 birthday parties per year, and since
there are 72 lanes at Strike Zone there is
never a problem accommodating multiple
parties. Birthday parties include pizza, cake,
time in the arcade and a personal bowling
pin for the birthday boy or girl which is
signed by all of the birthday guests (my son
still has one proudly displayed in his room
next to his sports trophies). While birthday parties account for many
of the young bowlers at Strike Zone, youth
leagues and group outings are responsible
for drawing hundreds of kids each month to
Sunset Station to bowl. Strike Zone hosts a
number of middle school teams and awards
the “Jr. High School” Team Champion each
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Above: Dick Peters, Youth Director for Strike
Zone Bowling Center poses with the Strike
Zone “Preschool Bowlers”. The group meets
every Thursday and Friday at 10am. At left:
The team behind Strike Zone’s successful
youth bowling efforts. Donna Dyer, Party
Planner; Jim Welch, Bowling Center Manager;
Dick Peters, Youth Bowling Director.
year in April. Additionally six local high
school teams regularly play their bowling
matches at Strike Zone Bowling Center.
One event that Strike Zone should be
particularly proud of is the “Kids Helping
Kids Bowl-A-Thon” which takes place each
March. The young bowlers enjoy a great
day of bowling while the Caring for Kids
Foundation benefits from super participation. Another group of bowlers who has
found a home at Strike Zone are homeschoolers. One of the moms in the group
says, “I organize some of the events for our
homeschooling group and this is one of the
monthly activities that we do. Sunset Lanes
has always been great with our entire group
and very accommodating in working with
our fluctuating number of bowlers. They
genuinely seem happy to have us there
every month.”
The Bowl-A-thon and school groups are
just two examples of the type of positive
impact that Jim Welch and his team have
been able to make in our community. Jim’s
extensive background in bowling has taken
him to more than 400 bowling centers.
He has seen many examples of successful
bowling centers as well as many less successful examples. It is interesting to note
that the facility is just one reason people
return again to bowl at a specific location.
Although Jim is quick to say he loves running the “Cadillac” of bowling centers.
Jim’s work at Strike Zone is “all-consuming”. He is an ambassador for the sport of
bowling and wants to make sure that Bowling remains the number one participatory
sport in the country (F.Y.I. - 75,000,000
people a year bowl in the United States). If
you are one of those 75,000,000 who have
enjoyed bowling and want your children to
learn how to bowl there may be no better
place to teach them than Strike Zone. One
option for parents with kids between the
ages of three and five is “Preschooler Bowling” which takes place every Thursday and
Friday from 10 to 10:45AM. Young kids
get two games plus shoe rental for only $6.
An option for older kids this summer is
“Summer Movie Camp” which will happen
every Friday during the summer from 12N
to 2PM. For $12 kids get unlimited bowling
+ lunch + see a movie on the large overhead screens. If you want to get your kids involved in
bowling or looking to have some fun as a
family over the summer vacation contact
Strike Zone (702) 547-7467. Ages 3+
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ParentsGuide 2009 Top 10 Las Strip Family Attractions
T
he Las Vegas Strip has lots
to offer tourists, but the conventional thinking is that locals
with children have little reason
to go to the strip. There are actually several very entertaining,
and in some cases even educational, family attractions on Las
Vegas Boulevard. Of course you
will want to avoid the aggressive
street solicitors and steer clear of
the risqué mobile billboards, but
if you can navigate those obstacles
then take a look at ParentsGuide
of Las Vegas’ 2009 Top Ten Las
Vegas Strip Family Attractions.
10
Gameworks at
Showcase Mall.
Located just below the
M&M and Coke stores,
this place has more
than 200 arcade games
and offers an “all day
arcade pass” for the
diehard gamer. Contact:
gameworks.com / (702)
432-4263 Cost: Arcade
packages begin at $10
and up.
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Above, “Rim Runner” at Adventure is a water ride that starts out innocently enough, but ends
with a 60 foot drop that is sure to get you a little wet. Above inset, If you like roller coasters then
Adventure Dome’s “Canyon Blaster” is a must ride. Its double corkscrew design and 55 mph speed
make it the centerpiece of PGLV’s number one Las Vegas Strip family attraction.
Mac King
Comedy Magic.
Yes it is possible to
have an entertaining
magician in Las Vegas
without the showgirls.
Mac King bills himself
as the last cheesy magic
act in Las Vegas, which
is exactly why you
would want to bring
your kids to the show.
The show runs Tuesday
to Saturday at 1pm and
3pm. To reserve tickets
www.MacKingShow.
com / (702) 369-5222
Cost: $24.95.
Rave Motion
Pictures.
Although it is not “on
the strip”, Rave at Town
Square is technically
on Las Vegas Blvd
and if you are going
to see a movie in Las
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Vegas there is no
better place to do it
than at Rave Motion
Pictures. Stadium style
seating, 100% digital
projection and party
pacakges. Contact:
RaveMotionPictures.
com / (702) 362-7283.
Cost: $9.50 child /
$10.50 adult.
Rain Forest Café.
This themed
restaurant revolves
around a tropical rain
forest and is both
entertaining and
educational. You enter
through a 10,000gallon double archway
aquarium. Inside the
family-style restaurant,
the food continues
the rainforest theme
with the Primal Steak,
Rumble in the Jungle
Turkey Wrap, and other
exotic fare. Aside from
dining, Rain Forest
Café also offers group
outings and birthday
parties. Reservations
recommended. Contact:
RainForestCafe.com /
(702) 891-8580. Cost:
$15-25 per person.
Super Duper Show.
This family themed
show is perfect for
children ages 5 and up
and for the price is a
great value. The show is
aimed squarely at kids
and features local clown
favorite B-Rad. Thursday
thru Sunday at 4:00pm
for one hour. Location:
Royal Resort Theater
in the Royal Resort
Hotel (99 Convention
Center Drive, one
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of Las Vegas
block east of the Las
Vegas Strip). Contact:
SuperDuperShow.
com / (702) 431-7059.
Cost: $10 or $5 for kids
under 12.
Excalibur’s
Tournament
of Knights.
Jousting, Dragons,
eating with your hands!
This fast paced dinner
show may appeal to
kids who enjoy Harry
Potter movies. You
can book online at
Excalibur.com or save
50% off the ticket price
by going to Tix4Tonite
at Showcase Mall the
day of the show. If
you need to book in
advance ask about the
locals discount. Contact:
Excalibur.com / (702)
597-7600. Cost: $54
(without discounts).
Gregory Popovich’s
Comedy Pet
Theater.
15 cats and 10 dogs
combined with juggling
and clowning make this
“circus act” a very tough
act to follow. The whole
family will enjoy show.
The show runs daily
@ 4pm, but is dark on
Wednesday and begins
at 5:30pm on Thursdays.
For tickets call the V
Theater Box Office (702)
932-1818. Cost: $16.50
for children. $38.50 for
Adults.
The Bellagio.
The fountains,
the garden, floating
umbrellas and Gallery
of Fine Art (free for
children under 12
5
4
3
Above right, Rain Forest Cafe
serves up an extra helping of
adventure in a theme styled
restaurant that works.
years old) should be
part of any family trip
to the strip. For more
information contact The
Bellagio (888) 987-6667.
Cost: FREE.
The Shark Reef at
Mandalay Bay.
Who says you have
to go to San Diego to
see first class marine
life. With 1.3 million
gallons of water and
more than 2,000
animals, representing
dozens of species, this
is one exhibit not to
be missed. Contact:
mandalaybay.com
/ (702) 632-4555.
Cost: $16.95 for adults,
$10.95 for children 5-12.
Children age 4 and
under are admitted free.
Local residents may also
receive a discount on
the price of admission.
Adventure
Dome at
Circus Circus.
Yes the casino
is dated and
the parking is tricky, but
Adventure Dome knows
its target audience and
absolutely delivers on
its “five acres of indoor”
promise. Adventure
Dome offers 25 rides
appealing to all ages,
and with a host of
carnival games, arcade
games and a miniature
golf there is fun for the
entire family. Contact:
adventuredome.com /
(702) 794-3905. Cost:
All day pass $24.95.
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Pizza Party Las Vegas
CiCi’s Pizza
www.cicispizza.com
2235 E Cheyenne Ave
f you want to have a basic birthday party with N. Las Vegas, NV 89030
pizza and possibly some arcade games, then here 702-633-5228
are the most popular pizza party places in Las Vegas, 309 N Nellis Blvd
Henderson and North Las Vegas.
Las Vegas, NV 89110
702-437-1748
6475 N Decatur
Las Vegas, NV 89131
702-257-2424
9890 S. Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89183
702-260-9298
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Kids having fun at a Peter Piper Pizza party.
Peter Piper Pizza
PeterPiperPizza.com
215 & Stephanie
Town Centre At
Stephanie
Henderson, NV 89012
702-564-2351
Stewart & Nellis Blvd.
350 N Nellis Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 459-1200
Decatur & Alta, Next
To Arizona Charlie’s
560 S Decatur Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89107
Chuck E. Cheese’s
(702) 877-8873
www.chuckecheese.com Tropical Parkway In
9230 S. Eastern Ave.
Centennial Plaza
Space 100
Across From Walmart
Las Vegas NV 89123
7981 W Tropical Pkwy
(702) 456-4940
Las Vegas, NV 89149
1521 W. Sunset Rd.
(702) 655-8038
Henderson NV 89015
(702) 547-0059
Graziano’s Pizza
4175 S. Grand Canyon
GrazianosPizzaLV.com
Las Vegas NV 89124
Dessert Inn & Durango
(702) 531-8000
8410 W Desert Inn Rd
7381 W. Lake Mead
242-4100
Las Vegas NV 89128
(702) 243-9944
Round Table Pizza
Roundtablepizza.com
8880 South Eastern Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 307-7878
27141 S Eastern Ave,
Suite 4a
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 260-7878
39350 West Sahara Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 240-7878
47460 W. Lake Mead
Blvd., E-8
Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702) 898-7878
51829 West Craig Road,
Suite 1
North Las Vegas, NV
89032-0232
(702) 399-7878
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S
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fun too? Maybe Go Karts are the answer. In Las Vegas
there are two great places where both parents and kids can
race Go Karts. The first is Las Vegas Mini Gran Prix. LVMG
has been a Las Vegas area family attraction for years and
with four separate race tracks LVMGP appeals to kids (and
adults) of all ages. They also offer outdoor amusement rides,
an arcade and birthday parties including on premise pizza,
cake and ice cream.
Another option for getting behind the wheel is Pole Position Raceway. The Go Karts at Pole Position are geared to
older kids and adults. If you have an aspiring Kurt Busch in
your family then you might be interested in Pole Position’s
three day youth racing camp.
To find out more about either Las Vegas Mini Gran Prix or
Pole Position Raceway log onto www. ParentsGuideLV.com
or contact them directly:
Las Vegas Mini Gran Prix
www.LVMGP.com
1401 N. Rainbow Blvd
Las Vegas, 89108
(702) 259-7000
Pole Position Raceway
PolePositionRaceway.com
4175 South Arville, Suite 100
Las Vegas 89103
(702) 227-RACE
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Make Summer a
Productive Time
for Learning
By Dr. Raymond J. Huntington
he end of the school year may find
your children exhausted from a year of
hard work and fixated on that great burst
of freedom that begins in June. If so, your
suggestion that they consider some “summertime learning activities” might not go
over too well. But staying smart during the
warm weather months doesn’t depend on
test-taking and fretting over grades. With
less structure and more adventure, the following activities can turn leisure time into
learning time and help prepare your child
for challenges in the year to come.
Look beyond the books at your local
library. Many libraries are true resource
centers, offering a wide array of educational
and cultural activities. Your child can participate in group learning projects, learn a
foreign language, build technology skills
and more. Young children in particular
can have a lot of fun participating in story-
T
telling activities, while teens can often use
libraries to learn about colleges and universities and the steps that need to be taken to
qualify for admission.
Encourage ambitious independent
learning projects. If your child enjoys writing and storytelling, consider journaling
activities. These can be as simple as keeping a diary or more inventive tasks such as
using prose, photography and illustrations
to chronicle summertime activities such as
family trips or camp. If your child is especially visual, consider using a loose-leaf
notebook that enables individual pages to
be taken out and posted in family-friendly
areas such as the kitchen or playroom.
Scientifically-minded students can find
many exciting “science fair”-type projects
through books at their local library and
through Web sites that specialize in sharing
this type of information. One of the most
comprehensive sites is “Science Fair Central,” offered by The Discovery Channel at
school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral.
Students who enjoy mathematics can test
and strengthen their skills through Figure
This! (www.figurethis.org). This website
features engaging mathematics challenges
that are designed to be completed by chil-
dren and families together. While they tend
to be “fun,” the challenges are also an effective primer for the rigorous mathematics that most students will be required to
master in school.
Volunteer. Lending a hand to those in
need and engaging in community service
projects can build a strong sense of selfesteem and people-skills. Most communities offer ample opportunities to volunteer
through churches, schools, local government initiatives and neighborhood associations.
Turn to teachers and school counselors
for help. After spending many months with
your child, teachers and guidance counselors can be good sources of information
on summer learning activities that tie into
your child’s interests and aptitudes. Talking
with these educators can also give you great
ideas for summertime learning opportunities that strengthen your child’s grounding
in “the basics” and expand horizons and
expectations for the year to come.
Dr. Raymond J. Huntington and Eileen
Huntington are co-founders of Huntington
Learning Center, which has helped children
achieve success in school for 32 years.
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record of high achieving students. Mr.
Lawhead is also proud of his history as an
award winning basketball coach and player
which began when he was attending high
school at his home town in Lorain, Ohio
where his father was the head coach. After
Matthew graduated from Bowling Green
State University, and pursued his Master’s
Degree at Ohio State and Ashland University, he began teaching in the same high
school he attended, Lorain Catholic, and
filled his father’s shoes as the head basketball coach upon his retirement.
In the classroom, Mr. Lawhead not only
engages the students in active learning, but
has the uncanny skill of making the material meaningful and relevant. His personality allows him to relate to every individual
in the classroom, finding the best in each
and every one.
Parents praise Mr. Lawhead for his outstanding teaching techniques, devotion,
and loyalty to his students, their education,
and his determination to leave no child
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job well done! If you would like to nominate
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Each week our preschool and kindergarten students take an
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discovering, interacting, and singing, they’re also learning to
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SummerCamps
Angels Christian Academy
Summer fun in a positive, fun and safe environment for younger children.
Ï Angels Christian Academy, 2650 E. Sunridge
Heights Pkwy.
¢ Begins June 15th
Ages
Infant–PreK
(702) 251-5437 AngelsChristianAcademy.com
Camp Invention Weeklong summer experience
in creativity led by local educators. Provides
educations enrichment through exciting handson activities.
¢ First week begins June 9th
Ï Multiple locations
(
Ages 1st-6th grade
(800) 968-4332 CampInvention.org
Club Sport Green Valley Have fun and get fit. Kids
will enjoy several “camps” in one. Weekly tennis,
yoga and swimming, Plus arts & crafts, field trips
and more. Additionally, Club Sport offers SafeKey
before and after camp.
¢ 11 Weeks beginning June 8th
Ï Club Sport Green Valley, 2100 Olympic Ave.,
89014
(
Ages
3½-12
(702) 454-6000 www.clubsports.com
Day Jams Live your rock star dreams through
Day Jams Summer Camp. Join a band, write
original music and perform live. All levels of
talent welcome.
¢ July 6-10, 13-17
Ï Faith Lutheran Jr./Sr. High School. 2015 S.
Hualapai Way, 89117
(
Ages
8-15
1-800-295-5956 www.DayJams.com
Kinder Prep Academy Something fun and exciting
is always happening at Camp KPA! This year’s
weekly themes include; Around the World in 5 days,
Rainforest Adventures and Down on the Farm.
¢ June 8th–August
Ï Kinder Prep Academy
5695 North Rainbow Blvd (one min. from 95 & Ann)
(
Ages
5-9
(702) 656-3737 www.kinder-prep.com
Mad Science Kids will enjoy gallons of green
glowing liquid, strange objects flying through the
air, messages written in secret code, and mystery
substances that change from solid to liquid
in seconds.
¢ June 8th–August 21st
(
Ages
1st – 5th grade
Plus 4 & 5 year olds.
( (702) 257-6231 MadScience.org/LasVegas
Get With The Band
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Put cool music together with other musician in this
band workshop
¢ June 8-19 and July 6-17
Ages
9+
(702) 316-4900 ext. 209 www.familymusic.com
Youth Theatre Camp
Enroll in an exciting musical production including
Rent, Alice in Wonderland and Willy Wonka
¢ Jun 8-28, July 6-26, Aug 3-23
(
Ages
10740 S. Eastern Ave. #1115
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 257-MATH
[email protected]
www.MathMonkey.com/Henderson
Ages 5-13, 13-19
(702) 742-6109 www.colabo.biz
Pole Position
Youth racing clinics and summer camps
¢ Jul 13-15, Aug 11-13
( (702) 227-7223 polepositionraceway.com
Strike Zone Movie Camp
¢ Every Friday from June 5, 12-2pm, $12 per child
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ALICE IN WONDERLAND
EVERYONE enrolled will be in an exciting
musical production! No audition is required,
but early registration is a must, as we can only
work with 50 students per session.
702.742.6109
Ages: 13 - 19
Camp: June 8 – 26, Mon – Fri, 10a-4p
Perfs: June 26 - 28
Ages: 5 - 13
Camp: July 6 - 24, Mon – Fri, 10a-4p
Perfs: July 24 - 26
WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Ages: 5 - 19
Camp: Aug 3 - 21, Mon – Fri, 10a-4p
Perfs: Aug 21 - 23
Tuition (per session): $249
($50 off if enrolling in 2 or more sessions)
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There are lots of
activities and events
competing for your
family’s time. Each
month ParentsGuide
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Free Movies under
the stars, Friday &
Saturday evenings
at dusk at The Green.
Moviegoers should
bring blankets or low
chairs for seating, picnic
baskets with snacks to
enjoy. Complimentary
popcorn is provided.
¢ Every Friday and
Saturday evening
at dusk from Spring
through Fall.
Ï The District at Green
Valley, at The Green,
adjacent to Whole
Foods Market. 2240
Village Walk Drive,
Henderson, NV 89052
Arts & Crafts
Sand Art Fun
Celebrate the summer
by creating a fun piece
of artwork using sand.
¢ June 6th-26th
Ï Lied Discovery
Children’s Museum, 833
Las Vegas Blvd. N., Las
Vegas, NV 89101
Ages 3-12
$ Additional $3 per
person per craft with
paid admission Adults
$8; Children (1-17) $7;
Children under 1 free
( (702) 382-5437
www.ldcm.com
Creation Station
Painting pottery or
fashioning something
out of clay stimulates
the senses and helps
minds think creatively.
Our open clay studio
has a wide variety of
bisque ware for you to
choose from.
¢ Each Thursday
6:30pm-8:30pm
Ï Henderson
Multigenerational
Center, 250 South Green
Valley Parkway,
Henderson, NV 89012
Ages 5&up
$ $5 lab fee; $5 slab
of clay; $5-$15 per
piece of pottery
( (702)267-5800
Cityofhenderson.com
Stamping Up
Please come and
help the sight impaired
patrons create
greeting cards.
¢ June 14, 2009
1:00-2:00 pm
Ï The Blind Center of
Nevada, 1001 N Bruce
St, Las Vegas, NV 89101
( Contact Sherrill
Graff (702) 293-1386
[email protected]
Ages
16+
Ages 3-18
$ Free
Check website for
movie listings www.
thedistrictatgvr.com
9
Classes
Free Baby Gym
Babies between the
ages of six months and
one year (pre-walking)
are invited to practice
their new movement
skills at Gymcats
during a drop-in event
involving interactive
play, gross motor
development, and
lots of fun stimulation.
No pre-registration is
required.
¢ Ongoing each
Tuesday and Thursday
9:15am-9:45am check
with location for
exceptions.
Ï Gymcats, 440 S.
Parkson Rd., Henderson,
NV 89011
Ages 0-1
$ Free
( (702)566-1414
www.gymcats.com
jgk Circus
Ringling Brothers
Barnum & Bailey
What can we say?
It’s THE circus.
¢ June 18 – June 21
Ï Orleans Arena
Ages All
$ $14, $18, $30,
$50, $85
( Call 702-284-7777 to
reserve your seats.
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Fine Arts
Third Thursday
The family-oriented
Third Thursday features
open-late art galleries
and businesses,
exhibition openings,
the popular Art Walk,
street performers, and
kids activities.
¢ Thursday June 18th
5pm-9pm
Ï Water Street
District, 14 S. Water St.,
Downtown Henderson
Business Association
Ages All
$ Free
hendersonlive.com
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Ages 4-19
$ Free
( (702)507-3436
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Festivals
9th Las Vegas
Juneteenth Festival
This event is held
annually on the Friday
& Saturday on or before
June 19th. The festival
features cultural and
educational activities,
guest speakers,
family-oriented fun,
live entertainment,
exhibitor booths,
traditional soul food,
and children’s activities.
¢ Friday and Saturday,
June 19th & 20th
6pm-9pm
Ï Sammy Davis, Jr.
Plaza, 720 Twin Lakes
Dr., Las Vegas, NV
Ages All
$ Free
(
Children’s Film Festival
The library hosts the
Las Vegas International
Children’s Film Festival,
an all-day event that
showcases more than
60 short films from
around the world,
including animation,
live action, and
documentaries.
¢ Sunday, June 14th
10:30am
Ï Clark County Library,
1401 E. Flamingo Rd.,
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702)367-7771
Dance
Percival Irish Dancers
More than 25 dancers,
ages five to eighteen,
from the Martin Percival
School of Irish Dance
present modern and
traditional rhythms,
vocals, instrumentals,
costumes, and dances
from the Emerald Isle.
¢ Wednesday, June
17th 1pm
Ï Reed Whipple
Cultural Center, 821
Vegas, NV 89101
Ages
$ $3
(
All
(702)229-6211
Youth Ballet Folklorico
& Music Presentation
East Las Vegas ballet
folklorico and music
students present
their best work in a
special presentation
for children and teens.
The recital features
Mexican folk dance
routines learned in the
center’s ballet folklorico
classes, as well as music
presentations led by the
center’s musical director
Miguel Curiel.
¢ Thursday, June 18th
1:30pm
Ï East Las Vegas
Community Center,
250 N. Eastern Ave., Las
Vegas, NV 89101
Ages 3-18
$ Free
(
(702)229-1515
DJ Tony Live
Kids can dance to DJ
Tony’s masterful musicspinning and use items
like hula hoops and
balloons to the keep the
beat and beat the heat.
¢ Wednesday, June
10th 4pm
Ï Summerlin Library,
1771 Inner Circle Dr., Las
Vegas, NV 89134
Ages 6-18
$ Free
( (702)507-3860
www.lvccld.org
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Movies
The Outdoor
Picture Show
Movies in the Square:
Bee Movie (PG)
Town Square Las Vegas
hosts a screening of
Bee Movie. Movies
are held weather
permitting; children
must be accompanied
by an adult.
¢ Thur, June 4th 8pm
Ï Town Square Las
Vegas,
6605 Las Vegas Blvd.
South, 89119
Ages 4-19
$ Free
( (702)269-5001
www.townsquare
lasvegas.com
Movies in the Square:
Jumanji (PG)
Town Square Las Vegas
hosts a screening
of Jumanji. Movies
are held weather
permitting; children
must be accompanied
by an adult.
¢ Thursday, June
18th 8pm
Ï Town Square Las
Vegas,
6605 Las Vegas Blvd.
South, Las Vegas, NV
89119
Ages 4-19
$ Free
( (702)269-5001
www.townsquare
lasvegas.com
Spirited Away (PG)
Spirited Away is an
adventure tale that
won the Best Animated
Feature Oscar for its
story of 10-year-old
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Chihiro who wanders
into a magical world
where a witch rules-and
those who disobey her
are turned into animals.
When her parents are
turned into pigs, Chihiro
must find a way to help
them return to their
human form. Running
time is 124 minutes.
¢ Thursday, June 11th
1:30pm
Ï East Las Vegas
Community Center,
Vegas, NV 89101
prizes, refreshments,
and a professional
photographer.
¢ Saturday, June 13th
7pm-10pm
Ï East Las Vegas
Community Center,
Vegas, NV 89101
Ages All
$ $3; Children
(5&under) free
( (702)229-1515
Ages 8-18
$ Free
(
(702)229-1515
Regal Cinemas Free
Family Film Festival
Regal Cinemas offer
nine weeks of free
family-oriented films
(rated G and PG only)
each Tuesday and
Wednesday morning
throughout the
summer. First come,
first served, seating
is limited to theatre
capacity, so plan to
arrive early. To see other
participating locations
in Las Vegas visit the
website.
¢ Each Tuesday and
Wednesday starting
June 9th 10am
Ï UA Rainbow
Promenade 10, 2321
N. Rainbow Blvd., Las
Vegas, NV 89108
Ages 4-19
$ Free
Check website for
movie listings and
locations. www.
regmovies.com
Dive-In Movie Nights:
Ice Age 2 (PG)
Enjoy a fun-filled
evening at the pool.
Relax under the stars
on an inner tube or
sit poolside while
watching a hit movie.
Hotdogs and popcorn
will be served in the
park before the show.
Children must be
supervised by a parent
or guardian at all times.
Pre-register or register
on the event date. A
receipt is required for
admittance. No food in
the pool areas.
¢ Friday, June 26th
7pm-10pm
Ï BMI Outdoor
Swimming Pool, 105 W.
Basic Rd., Henderson,
NV
Ages
$ $4
All
(702)267-4029
www.cityofhenderson.
com
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Music
Stuck in Reverse
Bluegrass
The Center’s Bandstand
Jam Series welcomes
Stuck in Reverse
Bluegrass, a band that
plays lively bluegrass,
gospel, and original
material.
7pm
Ï East Las Vegas
Community Center,
Vegas, NV 89101
Ages All
$ General $5; Children
(12 & under) Free
( (702)229-1515
Japanese Cuisine &
Concert
Chef Aleta
demonstrates
Japanese cooking in an
interactive workshop,
which is followed by
taste samples of the
food and a Taiko drum
concert.
¢ Sunday, June 21st
Cuisine Noon-1:30pm;
Concert 2pm
Ï Winchester Cultural
Center, 3130 McLeod
Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89119
Ages 8-18
$ Cuisine & Concert
$25; Concert only $10
( (702)455-7340
www.accessclarkcounty.
com
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Nature &
Science
Birds at the Springs
Preserve
Members of the Red
Rock Audubon Society
become tour guides
when they lead visitors
on a walk to spot birds
and give suggestions
on ways to attract them
to your landscape.
Bring binoculars!
Pre-registration is not
required.
8:30am-9:30am
Ï Las Vegas Springs
Preserve, 333 S. Valley
View Blvd., Las Vegas,
NV 89107
Ages 4-18
$ Free with paid
admission
( (702)822-8344
www.springspreserve.
org
Junior Naturalists
Kids are invited to
shadow an observant
park naturalist to learn
how to collect field
data on animals, plants,
birds, and weather
conditions.
7am-8am
Ï Henderson Bird
Viewing Preserve, 2400
B Moser Dr., Henderson,
NV 89011
Ages 6-12
$ Free
(
(702)267-4180
Grossology
Grossology: The
(Impolite) Science of
the Human Body is an
interactive exhibit that
explores the good, the
bad, and the downright
ugly about how the
human body works.
¢ Ongoing daily June
6th-September 30th.
During Museum hours.
Check with location for
exceptions.
Ï Lied Discovery
Children’s Museum, 833
Vegas, NV 89101
Ages 3-12
$ Free with paid
admission
( (702)382-5437
www.ldcm.org
Mad Science at the
Library
Mad Science wows
kids with a spectacular,
interactive, and
amazing science show.
¢ Tuesday, June 23rd
6:30pm
Ï Las Vegas Library, 833
Vegas, NV 89101
Ages 5-11
$ Free
( (702)507-3500
www.lvccld.org
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Safety
Rad Tad Water Safety
Workshop (Black
Mountain)
Summer is here, and
kids have lots of plans
to be in the water. The
workshop is designed
to teach personal
water safety through
fun demonstrations
and instruction in
emergency life-saving
techniques. Please wear
proper swim attire and
register in advance.
Noon-3pm
Ï Black Mountain
Recreation Center
& Aquatic Complex,
599 Greenway Rd.,
Henderson, NV 89015
Ages 6-10
$ Free
( (702)267-4070
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Rad Tad Water Safety
Workshop (Whitney
Ranch)
Summer is here, and
kids have lots of plans
to be in the water. The
workshop is designed
to teach personal
water safety through
fun demonstrations
and instruction in
emergency life-saving
techniques. Please wear
proper swim attire and
register in advance.
10am-1pm
Ï Whitney Ranch
Recreation Center, 1575
Galleria Dr., Henderson,
NV 89015
Ages 6-10
$ Free
(702)267-5850
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Seasonal
4th Annual Daddy
Daughter Dance
Dads, daughters, and
the whole family can
celebrate Father’s Day
by dancing the night
away to English and
Spanish music spun
by a DJ. The evening
includes contests,
Family Fun: Father’s
Day Palooza
Kids can sneak away
to the Centennial Hills
Community Center and
make Chex Mix and
hand-crafted photo
frames to use as gifts
for Father’s Day. Preregistration is required
at least one week in
advance.
¢ Wednesday, June
17th 6pm
Ï Centennial Hills Park
& YMCA, 6601 N. Buffalo
Dr., Las Vegas, NV 98131
Ages
$ $2
5-12
www.
lasvegasparksandrec.
com
Father’s Day Out
Trying to find
something nice to
do for your father on
Father’s Day? All fathers
and grandfathers
receive free admission
to the pool on this
special day.
¢ Sunday, June 21st
1pm-5pm
Ï Henderson
Multigenerational and
Whitney Ranch Indoor
Pools
Ages All
$ Free for fathers
www.cityof henderson.
com
Frog & Princess Tea
Party
This special Father’s Day
celebration is just for
dads and daughters.
Dress your daughters
in their finest princess
attire and join us for a
tea party, arts and crafts
and games. Parent
must attend with child.
Registration is required
one week in advance.
1-2:30pm
Ï Whitney Ranch
Galleria Dr., Henderson,
NV
Ï Spring Mountain
Ranch State Park, Blue
Diamond, NV 89004
Ages 1-8
$ $25/couple
Ages 5-18
$ Advance $10; Gate
com
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$15
(702)594-7529
www.unlvtickets.com
Service
The Super Duper Show
The Super Duper Show
brings together magic,
comedy, surprises, and
the talents of awardwinning magicians
B-Rad and Bill Robinson
in a fun, very interactive,
family-centric show.
¢ Each Thu, Fri, Sat,
Sun 4pm check with
location for exceptions.
Ï Royal Resort Hotel, 99
Convention Center Dr.,
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Goodwill
Goodwill of Southern
Nevada needs your
“gently used” books
and household items,
like kitchenware, pots
and pans, and small
electronics. You can
drop off the items
at any of the eight
donation centers in the
parking lots of selected
Albertsons and other
local businesses.
www.sngoodwill.org
Three Square
Three Square is the
valley’s food hub; a
central location where
donated and rescued
food can be collected
and distributed. Three
Square is happy to
accept food donations
from both public and
private donors.
www.threesquare.org
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Special Events
Masked Marvels &
Wondertales
Michael Cooper, an
eye-popping visual
artist and virtuous
mime, presents his
one-man extravaganza,
which combines handcrafted masks, original
stories of courage and
wonder, outlandish stilt
dancing, and madcap
comedy- all to produce
what he calls a “moving
sculpture.”
¢ Wednesday, June
17th 11:30am and 2pm
Ï Charleston Heights
Arts Center, 800 S. Brush
St. Las Vegas, NV 89107
Ages
$ $3
(
4-18
(702)229-6383
Family Fun Inflatable
Swim
Inflatables-any kind
you can think of-are
allowed in the pool for
one special night, and
families are invited to
enjoy a lazy, leisurely
evening float.
6pm-8pm
Ï Black Mountain
Recreation Center
& Aquatic Complex,
599 Greenway Rd.,
Henderson, NV 89015
Ages All
$ Free with paid
admission
( (702)267-4070
Vegas AmJam
Spectators can watch
competitive and
judged heats for skaters
and board riders,
who try out various
maneuvers and tricks
in a relatively relaxed
“jam” environment.
All Participants are
required to wear
helmets to compete.
¢ Tuesday, June 16th
8am
Ï Bunker Park, Tenaya
Way and Alexander
Road, Las Vegas, NV
89129
Ages 8-18
$ Spectators free;
competitors $10
( (702)229-2296
www.vegasamjam.com
Jump For Fun
Bouncing, sliding,
climbing, and tumbling
are just a few examples
of the fun kids have at
our monthly Jump for
Fun event. It’s held in
our gym and features
different jump houses
each month.
¢ Wednesday, June
10th 11:30am-12:30pm
Ï Silver Springs
Silver Springs Pkwy.,
Henderson, NV
Ages
$ $3
2-5
com
m
Story Telling
Let’s Read about Birds:
The Hungry Duckling
Kids listen to The
Hungry Duckling,
color, and can stroll the
ponds at the end of the
program. Participants
should reserve a spot
by the Thursday before
class.
¢ Sunday, June 7th
10am-10:30am
Ï Henderson Bird
Viewing Preserve, 2400
B Moser Dr., Henderson,
NV 89011
Ages 3-7
$ Free
(
(702)267-4180
Preschool Storytime
Children ages three to
five are invited to attend
the libraries’ storytime,
which features tales,
puppet and/or finger
plays, and songs.
¢ Ongoing Each
Wednesday 2pm
check with location for
exceptions.
Ï Whitney Library, 5175
E. Tropicana Ave., Las
Vegas, NV 89122
Ages 3-5
$ Free
(
(702) 507-4010
Reading is Fun at
Town Square
This program is great
for stimulating interest
in reading. Magic,
balloons, and bubbles
are combined in a way
that makes kids excited
about listening to the
stories.
¢ Every Wednesday
11am to 12noon
Ï Town Square Mall
is located at 6605 Las
Vegas Blvd S.
$ FREE
Spring Preserve
Storytime
The Explore, Play,
Learn Storytime at
the Springs Preserve
promotes literacy
and environmental
awareness among
children and
encourages local kids
to visit the library at
the Springs Preserve.
Children must be
accompanied by a
parent or guardian.
¢ Ongoing each
Tuesday 10:30am11:30am check with
location for exceptions.
Ï Las Vegas Springs
Preserve, 333 South
Valley View Blvd., Las
Vegas, NV 89107
Ages 3-6
$ Free with paid
admission
( (702)822-8344
www.springspreserve.
org
Toddler Storytime
Children from
infanthood to age five
are invited to listen to
stories and participate
in finger plays and sing
songs.
¢ Ongoing each
Tuesday at 6:30pm
check with location for
exceptions.
Ï West Las Vegas
Library, 951 W. Lake
Mead Blvd., Las Vegas,
NV 89106
Ages 0-5
$ Free
(
(702) 507-3980
0
Theater
The Reluctant Dragon
The Rainbow Company
Youth Theater presents
The Reluctant Dragon,
a play about a local
dragon who is blamed
by all the villagers for
all their troubles but is
actually a peace-loving,
poetry-spouting fellow.
¢ Ongoing Each Fri,
Sat, Sun June 5th- 14th.
Check website for times.
Ï Charleston Heights
Arts Center, 800 Brush
St. Las Vegas, NV 89107
Ages 6-18
$ Adults $7; Teens &
Seniors $5; Children $3
( (702)229-6383
www.rainbowcompany.
info
Super Summer
Theatre: The Buddy
Holly Story
Soldout crowds enjoy
the presentations
of Super Summer
Theatre each year. The
Buddy Holly Story- a
musical that follows
Buddy Holly’s years as
a top recording artist
and features many of
his hit songs- starts
the season off at the
gorgeous outdoor
Spring Mountain Ranch
Theatre inside Red
Rock Canyon Natural
Conservation Area.
¢ Ongoing each Wed,
Thu, Fri, Sat June 4th20th Gates 6pm; Show
8pm
Ages 5-19
$ Adults $10; Children
(under 12) $5
(702)431-7059
www.superdupershow.
com
The Vaudeville Follies
The Fratello Marionettes
visit the library for The
Vaudeville Follies, a
family-oriented cabaretstyle variety show in the
spirit of the old-style
music hall.
¢ Monday, June 22nd
6:30pm
Ï Las Vegas Library, 833
Vegas, NV 89101
Ages 6-11
$ Free
(702)507-3500
www.lvccld.org
Sign Design
Theatre Company
The innovative Sign
Design Theatre
Company-a Las Vegas
based nonprofit
organization that
combines American
Sign Language (ASL)
and the performing
arts- visits the center
for an educational
performance of music,
dance, and signing fun.
¢ Wednesday, June
24th 1pm
Ï Reed Whipple
Cultural Center, 821
Vegas, NV 89101
Ages
$ $3
4-18
(702)229-6211
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Arts & Crafts
Gymnastics & Dance
Green Valley six week art classes $75.
Children will learn new skills across multiple
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Dentist
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440 S. Parkson Road
Henderson, NV 89011
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Henderson, NV 89011
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Track Break Programs x Sheet Music Music Lessons for ALL AGES
Piano, Guitars, Trumpet, Clarinet, Saxophone, Flute, Trombone, Drums, Bass Guitar, Violin, Banjo, Mandolin, Voice & More
West side
4790 S. Fort Apache Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 732-0777
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4880 E. Bonanza RD
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 202-0777
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