Save the Date
Wed, Dec 31: Safe Kids Day-Davis County at Davis County Legacy Events Center
Wed, May 16: Stars on Ice at Maverik Center
Wed, May 16: Spamalot at The Grand Theatre
Thu, May 17: Great Salt Lake Bird Festival at Davis County Legacy Events Center
Fri, May 18: Endangered Species Weekend at Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
Fri, May 18: Living Traditions Festival at Liberty Square
Sat, May 19: Tinker Bell Garden Party at Storybrook Play Cafe & Boutique at Storybrook Play Cafe & Boutique
Fri, May 25: The Great American Wild West Show at Utah State Fairpark
Mon, May 28: Memorial Day Parade at City of Millcreek, UT
Tue, May 29: Autism Afternoon at Discovery Gateway Children's Museum
*Some events may have additional dates. Click through to see more information.
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
If I could have anything in the universe as a Mother's Day gift from my two kids, I know exactly what those two things would be. On the plus side: It would take only 10 seconds, max, per kid. On the minus side: It involves superpowers.
I'd ask my first child for a time machine to the past. I'd duck in for a second or two at crucial points in her and her sister's lives when I made my biggest mistakes—when I said something, did something, forgot something. I'd get there in the few seconds before those moments burned themselves into my brain as my most piercing regrets, change their trajectory 180 degrees, and duck out before anyone even noticed that the mom in the scenario had temporarily transformed into someone older, wiser, and a little more weather-worn.
I'd ask my second child for a telescope to the future. See, I desperately want to know that it all turns out okay. I'd focus in to when they're, say, 40. Five seconds of reassurance per kid to see that they end up happy and healthy and independent... that's all I'd need to set me up with confidence for the rest of my life.
But we moms can never actually get what we really want for Mother's Day, can we? So we take our delight in homemade jewelry and crayon drawings and sticky kisses. We keep chugging along, doing our best and learning from our mistakes, despite the regret and doubt we can't ever really alleviate.
Fortunately, even though no real-life superpowers are in our collective future for this Sunday, you can still get some superpower inspiration by taking in the new Avengers movie, Infinity War, with older kids or a partner. And if, while there, you take a 10-second peek or two at Chris Hemsworth or Chadwick Boseman or Sebastian Stan or Letitia Wright or whoever's biceps or brains float your boat, well, I certainly won't tell.
—Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Looking for a Last-Minute Mother's Day Present?
Thinking about what would be a great Mother's Day gift for your mom, for your wife, or for yourself? Consider ordering my book Seasons and Reasons: A Parent's Guide to Cultivating Great Kids from Amazon.com. It's a book of inspirational essays, kind of like Chicken's Soup for the Parent's Soul, only with a little less weeping, a little more humor, and the kind of quirky take on the adventure we call Parenting that you read often in this column. Click here to order, or to leaf through the first 40 pages so you can decide to order!
As You Wish Pottery
Our rainbow of classes will color up some fun each week as your child paints their way through a kaleidoscope of color!
Our rainbow of classes will color up some fun each week as your child paints their way through a kaleidoscope of color with creative tools like bubbles, q-tips, and more! Kids will be saturated in color as they brush, flick, splatter, sponge and paint pottery while capturing the rainbow with expert step by step instruction to guide them on their Artistic Adventure! Take a summer class at our Station Park location in Farmington! Classes are offered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9-10:30 am, June 4-July 20 for $20 each and encouraged for ages 5 and up. Sign up here!
Click On Learning WRITERS CLUB starts back up in JUNE!
Non-fiction writing class for 5th-7th graders.
Kids can study their favorite topics and write about them. Utilizing outlines, templets and other tools, we help your child develop concepts and skills for writing paragraphs, reports, and blogs.
This course focuses on vocabulary building, sentence structure, expansion, and genre. Students work at their own level then share and provide feedback with others.
Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Session 1 - June 12 through July 5
Session 2 - July 17 through August 9
Call 801-477-6933 today to register.
www.clickonlearning.com
Junior Achievement of Utah: JA City Biztown Summer Camp
JA City Biztown Summer Camp is a two-day summer camp where students can be CEOs, CFOs, DJs and more at JA City. Day one will include training in problem solving, leadership, team building and business management. Day two, students will open their doors for business and run JA City; everything from running payroll to budgeting fun money for purchases . . . JA City has it all!
Date: July 26-27, 2018
Time: 9 am to 3 pm
Ages: Ages 10-12
Cost: $99 if registered through May 1
$125 if registered after May 1
Registration ends July 23rd
Lunch and snacks provided
Location: Spencer F. Eccles JA City
444 West 100 South, SLC, UT 84101
(4th floor above Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum)
Topgolf 2018 Summer Camp
Our Summer Academy is five days of non-stop entertainment and learning that kids will love. The program includes all of the components that make up the great game of golf. From chipping, putting and full swing, to the rules and etiquette, kids will learn everything they need to know to improve their game. Each Academy is designed and taught by our Golf Teaching Professionals in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Summer Academy is staffed with a low student-to-instructor ratio to ensure each Junior Golfer receives in-depth, hands-on attention while he or she develops a winning golf swing. This program is designed for children between the ages of 6-12 years old. Go to https://topgolf.com/us/play/kidzone/summer-academy/ to sign up!
Celebrate mothers, grandmothers, and the special women in your life this Mother's Day! Brunches, walks, and events for moms and families in the Salt Lake City - Provo - Ogden area, all listed on KidsOutAndAbout.
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Baby Animal Days-USU Kaysville
Baby animals galore! Come and enjoy the cuteness! FREE activities with each ticket include: one FREE horse ride and one FREE train ride. (Additional turns on the horses and train may be purchased.) In addition to all our baby animals, we also have reptiles, sheep shearing demos, earth wing shows, goat milking, horse rides, train rides, and food vendors. This year we have a new layout to better serve our visitors with lots of baby animals and petting locations. Proceeds from the event support 4-H programs and the botanical gardens. Events will happen rain or shine, and refunds will not be given due to inclement weather.
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Bulbs & Blooms
One of the great botanical gardens in the West and a marvelous Daffodil Display each spring is found at Red Butte Garden during the spring months of mid-March, April, and early May. Different bulb varieties peak at different times - so visit the Garden often this spring to see what's blooming.
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Monday Night Train
Enjoy this fun and family friendly 90-minute evening train ride through the Heber Valley and along the shores of Deer Creek Reservoir. This wonderful train ride includes sing-a-longs, low cost foods and treats, and many other surprises in store. Monday Night Trains are perfect for date nights, families, and large groups. Affordable prices! Be sure to arrive early to experience the Old West gunfights prior to boarding at 6:40pm!
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Easy Mother's Day Gifts That Kids Can Make or Do Themselves
Kids love to make homemade gifts, and mothers love a homemade gift for Mother's Day. In theory. But in practice, the littlest kids don't have too many skills for crafting yet, and older ones can get frustrated trying to make their artistic vision become reality. And while mothers are overjoyed with the thought and effort put into any gift, they also only have so much space in the house to display it all. Read on for ideas like a decoupage vase, homemade jewelry, flowers for the garden, a lip scrub. . . moms will love these easy, kid-made crafts, and kids will be proud!
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A Week-by-Week Guide to Summer Camps around Salt Lake City
Looking for a summer camp for your child in the Salt Lake City area? Look no further! Dozens of summer camps post: day camps, sports, drama, music, theatre, arts & crafts, technology, preschool, & more! They are presented week by week through summer 2018.
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