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Our exclusive Fall activities guide features listings for area businesses that provide kid-friendly programs, products and after school activities. Take a look at this new, helpful resource we’ve put together for busy parents just like you!
Mimi Conner, mimi@aquafitplano.com
1400 Summit Ave. D2
Plano, TX. 75074
972-578-SWIM (7946)
http://www.aquafitplano.com
Why Continue to Take Swim Lessons In The Fall?
- Great for the injured athlete
- Great cross training for other sports
- Continued confidence and self-esteem
- Good for weight loss and management
- Better concentration in school and in team sports
- Increases balance coordination in all fitness levels
- Relaxes, releases stress and increases self-awareness
- Great recovery for the asthmatic child who cannot play sports
Tuesday & Thursday – (6) 30 Minute Lessons – $99
Wednesday Only – (6) 30 Minute Lessons – $99
Saturday Only – (6) 30 Minute Lessons – $99
Click on this link to take to you a full class schedule with days/times available.
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Be a Foodist™ Mobile Healthy Culinary School for Kids
Phone: 972-246-8577
Email: events@beafoodist.com
To find out our class schedule, visit us at www.beafoodist.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/beafoodist
Twitter: https://twitter.com/beafoodist
Looking for a fun way to get your kids to eat healthier?
Be a Foodist™ Culinary Classes focus on kids learning about nourishing foods through food preparation and lessons.
Kids (Foodists) will :
- Learn about nutritious foods in a FUN and POSITIVE peer environment
- Work hands-on with fresh ingredients (organic when possible)
- Make healthy recipes like salads, dips & smoothies using kid-friendly tools
- Discover, explore, and taste interesting ingredients
- Learn about making good choices, eating well balanced meals, MyPlate etc.
Looking for a fresh idea for your next birthday party? Be a Foodist™ birthday parties are fun, engaging and good for you! Email us or call us today for more information!
Best Gymnastics
601 Cross Timbers Road, Suite 100
Flower Mound, TX 75028
972-874-8800
Email: info@bestgymnastics.net
www.bestgymnastics.net
Find us on Facebook
Twitter: @bestgymnastics
Do you have Olympic Fever? Come see what makes Best Gymnastics different! We offer classes for ages 14 months and older for boys, girls, recreational, competitive, and tumbling for cheer and dance. Best Gymnastics has highly trained coaches, we maintain low student to teacher ratios of 6:1 in all of our beginner classes, and we do not have sessions so you pay for class each month and there is no commitment to stay enrolled. Best Gymnastics promotes a culture of safety and a healthy respect for the sport of gymnastics. Our students learn great gymnastics, have fun, and take advantage of all the benefits this great sport has to offer!
Bye-Buy Consign
Amber Backes, Manager
214-519-1251
www.bbconsign.com
Find us on Facebook
Twitter @BBConsign
Event Address is 3114 Old Denton Road, Carrollton, TX 75007
Bye-Buy Consign is a family oriented semi-annual consignment sale in Carrollton. Our passion is providing the hottest deals at the lowest prices on designer and brand-name baby items, kid’s items, indoor and outdoor toys, strollers and so much more. We offer local parents an opportunity to make some extra money while clearing their closets without the hassle of hosting a garage sale or posting on Craigslist. Consignors earn up to 80% of the sale of their items all while shopping for next season needs. Shop with us for Halloween costumes and all your needs for fall & winter clothing.
Dr Pepper StarCenter
Your Neighborhood Ice Arena – locations in Euless, Farmers Branch, Frisco, Plano, McKinney
www.drpepperstarcenter.com
214-GO-SKATE
Find us on Facebook
Register Today! Classes start August 6th
Eagle Gymnastics Academy
6085 Sports Village Rd Frisco, TX
75034 972-712-4644
www.eaglegymnastics.com
eagleinfo@eaglegymnatsics.com
Where children soar to new heights! We strive to provide quality programs that focus on FUN, FITNESS and FUNDAMENTALS to children of all ages. Our professional coaching staff is committed to providing our young champions a strong foundation for learning and the confidence they need to succeed.
6181 Esther Way, Frisco 75034
972-712-2808
www.fingerprintspreschool.comNow accepting Fall registration. Fingerprints Christian Preschool is an academic, thematic preschool which uses the FISD’s curriculum “Handwriting Without Tears.” In addition, we incorporate bible lessons, basic Spanish and sign language daily. Healthy snacks and a hot catered lunch are provided. Our program operates from 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with extended hours 8-5 if needed. We provide care for children 15 months to 5 years old with Transitional Kindergarten available. Our mission at Fingerprints is to nurture children and their families by providing a physically and emotionally stable Christian academic environment.
Gymboree
www.gymboreeclasses.com
Allen: Linda 972-678-4485 190 E. Stacy Rd. #1605 Allen TX 75002
Dallas: MayEllen 214-363-8585 11700 Preston Rd. #612, Dallas, TX 75230
Plano: Shannon 972-473-2124 3600 Communications Pkwy #645, Plano Tx 75093
Gymboree Play & Music is a global leader in early childhood development programs. It is also a great place for Moms and children age 0-5 years old to make lifelong friends and learn in a fun environment! From sensory stimulation to problem-solving games and storytelling, our Play & Learn classes use play-based activities to stretch the body and mind. With an array of musical styles our Music classes help children explore the power of rhythm, melody, tonality, and form while nurturing key physical, social, and intellectual skills. Our Art classes inspire your child’s imagination and self expression through painting, drawing, sculpture, collage, dramatic play and more. Gymboree School Skills classes are especially designed drop off classes for 3-5 year olds with activities that help develop confidence, curiosity, communication, and cooperation, giving your child a solid foundation for future learning. Our Family classes in all programs are designed to support multiage learning. CREATIVITY. CONFIDENCE. FRIENDSHIP. It all starts at Gymboree.
Website: www.gotjump.com
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Plano, TX (972) 378-5867
Dallas, TX (972) 349-6999
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K12 – Texas Virtual Academy
1800 Lakeway Drive, Suite 100, Lewisville, TX 75057
Phone: 866.360.0161
www.k12.com/txva
K12 on FacebookThe Texas Virtual Academy is a tuition-free, online public charter school that serves Texas students in grades 3-12. Students are schooled in the home through our online school platform with the award winning K12 curriculum and the support of Texas-certified teachers. Courses are based on decades of research , designed by experts in the industry, with lessons delivered through a combination of online and offline instruction, coupled with a rich mix of hands-on activities. Discover TXVA. It’s a choice between a school where your child may struggle to fit in, to a school that fits your child!
12 Convenient Locations. Accepting children ages 6 weeks thru 12 years. Award Winning Curriculum. Internet Viewing.
Allen, Arlington, Castle Hills/Carrollton, Frisco, West Frisco, Legacy West/Frisco, Las Colinas, McKinney, West McKinney, Kelller, Richardson
Give your child the gift of learning with Kids ‘R’ Kids . . .The heart of our curriculum is love. Love, along with a deep understanding of the individual educational and emotional needs of each child, sets the Kids ‘R’ Kids Curriculum apart.
Lakehill Preparatory School
2720 Hillside Drive
Dallas, Texas 75214
214-826-2931
Email: gekstrom@lakehillprep.org
Established in 1971, Lakehill Preparatory School is a highly regarded, fully-accredited, co-educational school for students in kindergarten through grade 12. As an academic community dedicated to the whole student, Lakehill combines a robust, college preparatory curriculum with opportunities for personal growth, individual enrichment, and community engagement. Small class sizes ensure a supportive learning environment and personal attention. From kindergarten through high school, every Lakehill student is encouraged to strive, challenged to succeed, and inspired to excel. Admission Previews are available throughout the fall. Please contact the Office of Admission to find out more.
Lori Vann Counseling and Associates
4020 Huffines Blvd. #120, Carrollton, 75010
Email: Lori@LoriVann.com
214 270 6966
www.LoriVannCounseling.com
Experienced professional, caring, and non-judgmental therapy
Lori Vann Counseling and Associates offers professional non-judgmental and ethical counseling services for children as young as 4 years of age through adulthood. Individual, couples, family, and group therapies are provided. Professional speaking and media consulting services are offered on a variety of personal, parenting, and professional issues, including boundary setting with relatives and co-workers, assertive communication, stress management, perfectionism, and teen issues. Ms. Vann’s expertise is self-injury and she offers support groups for teen girls and for women. Languages offered are: English, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Malay, and Gujurati. Christian counseling also available upon request.
Dr. Jason Kramer
Dr. Shea Newsome972.599.7064
18800 Preston Road Suite 307
Dallas, TX 75252
Come Join Us at our OPEN HOUSE event on Wednesday August 22nd 6:00-8:00pm. Free Fun filled evening for family and kids, Science Projects, Kids Yoga Demo, Giveaways, Henna tattoos and Refreshments.
Our new campus:
8780 Preston Trace Blvd.
Frisco, TX 75033FREE Yoga class when you sign up for our mailing list. http://smartsclub.net/contact/
SMARTS Club offers premier after school programs with choice of activities including Robotics, Chess, Art, Origami, Dancing and Kids Yoga. We offer homework help and training in all academic subjects plus STAAR, COGAT(Gifted and Talented), ACT and SAT prep.
The owner Dr Meenakshi Singh has been involved in education for over 20 years teaching at colleges and schools in US and India. Dr Meenakshi Singh is a Texas Certified teacher in Science and a substitute teacher in Frisco and Plano ISD’s. Dr Singh is also certified and specializes in Kids Yoga. Her Multisensory Kids Yoga helps improve focus and grades.
Sachi Bags
www.sachi-bags.comwww.facebook.com/hannongroup
Sachi means HAPPINESS in Japanese. It is with this thought in mind the Hannon Group proudly created the Sachi Insulated Fashion lunch totes. Sachi comes in many shapes and sizes. Combined with a Sachi Cool Gem ice pack, your child’s lunch will stay cool for hours. Every bag is 100% BPA and lead free. Eat Healthy, Reuse, Recycle, BE HAPPY and look great with your Sachi tote!
ER Centers of America
6501 Preston Road Plano, TX 75024
972-403-1300
www.ercenters.com
Fast, Emergency Room and Urgent Care in Plano, TX (Also serving Dallas, McKinney, Allen and Frisco, TX)
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