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Blues Musician Tas Cru (for preschoolers) at the Fayetteville Public Library

May 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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Legendary New York blues musician Tas Cru will visit the Fayetteville Public Library for three performances as part of the library’s Summer Reading Club activities.

Cru will perform the blues to Eric Carle books for preschoolers on Tuesday, June 10 at 10:30 & 11 a.m. in the Walker Community Room.

On Tuesday, June 10 at 6 p.m., Cru will teach teens to sing and play the blues. The event will be in the Walker Community Room.

Cru’s final performance at the library will be for elementary age students on Wednesday, June 11 at 1 & 2 p.m. in the Walker Community Room.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Upcoming Events and Deadlines 

Pick-Your-Own Farms

May 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Spending time on a farm picking fruits or vegetables is a great outdoor family activity.  But sometimes it can be difficult to find out about farms that allow you to pick your own produce.  Not anymore.  PickYourOwn.org lists pick-your-own farms and orchards by state and county.  Here is the page listing pick-your-own farms in Arkansas.  Scroll down to find a farm near you.  Be sure to read the picking tips page and call ahead before you go. 

If any of you have been to any of the listed farms, or know of others in the area, please let me know in the comments or email me directly at terri@lifepluskids.com.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Outdoor Activities 

The Slacker Parent’s Guide to Northwest Arkansas Summer Camps

May 29, 2008 | 1 Comment

Are you a procrastinator like I am?  If so, here’s a cheat sheet for summer camps offered in Northwest Arkansas.  Please add others in the comments or by email to me at terri@lifepluskids.com.

For more information about a particular camp, click on the name of the camp.  For those of you who receive these posts by email — if you do not see any links, click on the title of this post and you will go to the Life+Kids website where the links should work.

Drama Camps

History Camps

Art Camps

 Outdoor Camps

Science Camps

Writing Camps

Dance Camps

Soccer Camps

Basketball Camps

Tennis Camps

Baseball/Softball Camps

Golf Camps

Gymnastics Camps

General Activity Camps

And, don’t forget the information on summer camp options for the two income family.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog 

Skiafest in Bentonville

May 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Life+Kids reader Ina left the following tip about Skiafest in Bentonville:

One event I know about for the whole family is Skiafest on Sat., June 7 from 3-9pm. There will be a skateboarding, BMX bike demo show first, followed by 6 live bands. Skia is a Christian store and the performers are Christians, but I’ve been to a few Skia events and the faith part is pretty laid back and, I think, comfortable for all there. The bike, skating show in past was very exciting! And I hear the bands are very lively. 

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog 

TheatreSquared’s Summer Drama Academy

May 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment

If you are not familiar with TheatreSquared, you should be.  It is the only resident professional theater company in Northwest Arkansas. 

TheatreSquared’s 2008 summer Drama Academy is an excellent program for children who are in the 3rd through the 12th grade.  Students will explore every aspect of the company’s upcoming summer production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. 

The Academy will  be held at Riordan Hall in Bella Vista for 3rd-12th graders and at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Fayetteville for 7th-12th graders.  You can find more information and register online by following this link.

For more information, call 479.445.6663.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Summer Camps 

Catch the Reading Bug This Summer at Northwest Arkansas Libraries

May 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Our major local libraries are focusing on all things creepy crawly this summer during their Catch The Reading Bug summer programs.  These programs are the ultimate summer boredom busters for children of all ages. 

Here’s how it works.   Children who have completed kindergarten and older register for the program and receive a logbook to track their reading progress.  Those who complete at least one logbook are eligible for prizes.

But, the best part is that the libraries have tons of FREE fun activities scheduled for preschoolers through teens throughout the summer.  Your child can participate in as few or as many as fits your schedule (even if they are not keeping a logbook). 

Here are the links to the various libraries’ websites so you can get an overview of the planned activities.  I will remind you of specific events closer to the time they are scheduled. 

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog 

Bug Bonanza at the Fayetteville Public Library

May 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Listen to creepy, crawly bug stories followed by face painting and a bug hunt, and see real bees in a beehive!

The Summer Reading Club at the Fayetteville Public Library will kick off Saturday, June 7, 2008 with events for preschool age through 12th grade.

  • At 10:30 a.m., beekeeper David Cheek will bring an observation bee hive to show students in preschool through 5th grade.  The event will also include face painting, bug balloons and bug stories.
  • Magician Jody Birchfield will perform and teach magic tricks to students in 6th through 12th grade beginning at 2 p.m.

Children can sign up for Summer Reading Club at the Children’s Desk or at ww.faylib.org. There is no sign up required for preschoolers and listeners.

For a full schedule of events, pick up a 2008 Summer Reading Club calendar at the library or online at www.faylib.org.  For more information, call 479-571-2222.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Upcoming Events and Deadlines 

Rails and Tails at the Shiloh Museum

May 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Shiloh Museum is hosting a “Rails and Tails” Summer Saturday program June 7, featuring a farm animal petting zoo, model train displays, music, kids crafts, and refreshments. Your kids will really enjoy the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History.  The current exhibits are Tech-Knowledge-Gee! (a hands on exhibit about communication through June 8), Play Ball! (an exhibit about the history of baseball in Northwest Arkansas through July 26) and Following the Crop (a photo exhibit of life in Springdale’s migrant labor camps in the 40’s 50’s and 60’s through August 23).

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Museums 

YMCA of Northwest Arkansas Swim Club

May 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Registration for the YMCA of NWA Swim Club for ages 7 and up will be held on May 31, 2008 at 9am in the Arvest Community Room, downtown Bentonville.  Children joining the club must be able to swim the length of the pool. 

You can Click here to register, or Click here to download a registration form, or Click here to download a flyer about the club.

Cost:  $60 for YMCA Members, $75 for Non-Members

For more info email lrichards@ymcanwa.org

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Active Pursuits, Blog 

Little Sprouts Garden Time at the Botanical Gardens

May 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Bring your preschooler to the Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks for a short nature-based activity each Wednesday morning at 10am, weather permitting. 

Activities include a story, a game, or a take-home craft.

Little Sprouts is free with garden admission/free to Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks members. For more information, click on this link to go to the Botanical Gardens webpage.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog 

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