It's July! And...hot.
Check out our July/August issue (hot off the presses, hee hee) for plenty of coooool things to do. Don't forget the free family movies at Regal Cinemas in both Sarasota and Bradenton on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.
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Kid's Summer Beach Runs
There's one near you, so what's your excuse? Tuesdays at Siesta Key Beach Pavilion (948 Beach Rd) OR Wednesdays at Sharky's on the Pier (1600 Harbor Dr. Venice). A one-mile family fun run for all ages. Register 5:30pm, race 6:30pm. One-time $1 fee. Ribbon and ice pop after every run. T-shirts earned after four runs. Ends Aug 19.
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Don't Count Out Camp
It's not too late to sign your kids up for one-day, three-day, or week-long camps. Here are just some of the area's camp offerings that are still open for registration:
Summer in the Parks. Sarasota County Parks and Recreation. 7:30am-5:45pm. Day camps provide an entertaining balance of on-site activities and field trips that complement a weekly theme. Relaxed curriculum in a secure and fun environment. $320/4 weeks. Children entering 1st-5th grade (age 6-10 as of 09/01/09). www.parksonline.scgov.net or 861-9870 for park locations and dates in Sarasota and Venice.
Camp Carrots. Forty Carrots Family Center. 9am-12pm, Mon-Thurs, ages 3-5. $440/session. Staffed by experienced preschool teachers. NAEYC accredited school ensures your campers will be actively engaged in productive activities, meaningful play and summer fun. Optional extended hours to 2pm at $8/hour. Campers bring lunches. 365-7716 or www.fortycarrots.org. July 6-23 and July 27-Aug 13.
Ringling Summer Culture Camp. Ringling Museum. July 20-24, 8am-4:30pm. Must be at least 7 years old and entering either 2nd or 3rd grade. $250 nonmembers. 358-3180 to register or ringling.org
Saint Boniface Preschool Summer Camp. Ages 2-5 with themed weeks, water play, and arts & crafts. Half- and fullday programs thru Aug 14. 5615 Midnight Pass Rd, Siesta Key. 349-5616 x330 or www.bonifacechurch.org/Preschool.
Venice Theatre Summer Day Camps and Classes. Acting, singing, dancing, tech, and more! A variety of classes and day camps for pre-K to adults; classes run throughout summer, prices vary. Registration open now: 486-8679 or venicestage.com.
Summer Camp at G.Wiz. 9:30am-3:30pm through Aug 14. 309-4949 or www.gwiz.org for descriptions and fees.
Create and Bounce Camp. A complete workout for young artists with playtime and artistic expression. Bouncing, laughing, exploring inner artists, special guests that fit the weekly theme, games, activities, lunch, and snacks. Bounce U. 1925 Northgate Blvd. 355-3777 $135/3-day session includes lunch. Daily camps available.
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Need to find a good babysitter?
Yeah, so do we. They are always in short supply and their names and numbers are closely-guarded secrets that we hoard even from our BFFs. So we couldn't resist giving a little extra press to the event listed below. If you've got any teenagers who are interested, do them (and us desperate mommies) a favor and enroll them:
Babysitting Boot Camp. Red Cross, Sarasota. 9am-4pm through July 10. Ages 11-14. $200. Program also runs July 20-24 (and August 17-21). Register: 379-9300 x242
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Announce your baby's birth in Mommy -- for FREE.
Send us a photo and the birth info for your little one (or, with permission, a friend's), and see it in the next issue of Mommy! Great for cutting out and sending to proud new grandparents or clipping for a scrapbook. Send to photos@sarasotamommy.com.
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Concerned about toy recalls?
Address your concerns and ask your questions
at the US Toy Industry's official website: http://www.toyinfo.org/ and hotline: 888-884-TOYS
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July/August 2007 How to talk to your Kids About...
May/June 2007 Sarasota Summertime
March/April 2007 Choosing Schools
November/December 2006 Best Holiday Ever
September/October 2006 Birth in Sarasota
July/August 2006 Let's Party
May/June 2006 Survive Florida Summers
March/April 2006 All About Schools
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