Columbia, MO

Apparently there is a theme to my blog lately!! I have put some focus on the variety of activites available for the children in Boone County this summer! I'm a "planner" by nature and it is time to register! I know I'm not the only mom looking for ideas of activites to share with the kids.

Do you have a young artist at home who has ever wanted to explore their creativity? If this sounds like the sort of thing your young artist would like to do this summer, then read on and sign them up for the Columbia Art League's Young Artists' Summer Art Camp .

Classes cost $175 per child per week and classes will be capped at 12 children to allow all young artists plenty of one-on-one time with their teachers. There is no limit to how many camps a child may apply for. Young artists should bring a packed lunch with them. A mid-morning snack will be provided. Please make sure that the Art League is notified of any allergies or health issues your child may have.

If you have any questions, please contact Diana Moxon at 573-443 2131 or artleague@centurytel.net.

For more information you can visit there website at http://cal.missouri.org/

Camps are available for ages 6-14 and run weekly from 9:00 - 3:00 pm.

I'm sure that I am not the only parent looking at the multitude of summer opportunities for my school age children. I have my lists of options that range from a summer enrichment classes offered by our local school district to day camps offered through Parks and Recreation.

Sports camps are always a popular choice among parents and children. The University of Missouri offers sports camps that focus specifically on one area. In my previous life, I worked directly with some of the coaches on these camps and can tell you first hand how much time is spent planning activities and preparing to provide this opportunity for your children.

For more information on sports specific camps sponsored by the University of Missouri- Columbia I'm including a link.

http://mutigers.cstv.com/camps/miss-camps.html

Right now our plans are Summer Enrichment Classes, Soccer Camp and Camp Mudd sponsored by the YMCA. I'd like to add Horse Camp and Gymnastics Camp. But, there are only so many weeks in the summer and I would actually like to spend some times with my children. I wonder where the mom's summer day camp is?

Thursday, April 10 - Saturday, April 13 from 9:00 - 7:00 pm

Just Between Friends
Boone County Fairgrounds
Off Route 63
Columbia, MO
http://columbia.jbfsale.com/

Just Between Friends is a consignment sale where you can participant as either a buyer or a seller. There is no need to shop overpriced mall and department stores, and no more running from garage sale-to-garage sale. Just Between Friends puts is all under one roof! It is the best in gently used childrens and maternity clothing, as well as baby equipment, nursery and maternity items, outside playground equipment, books, kids movies, shoes and toys, toys, toys!

As a consigner, what a great way to clean out no longer needed items and earn some money. You tag your items and JBF sells them for you for a small commission.

I have signed up before as a consigner, but this year I promise I will actually do it! The past two times, I just didn't take the time to get everything done. This year, they have a new computer tagging system and it has made things MUCH easier. I already have 25 things tagged and I'm patting myself on the back for that!

There are sales all over the country so check out the website to see if there is one around you. If you decide to consign in Columbia, tell them I sent you!

It's that time when parents look at all the options our children have over the summer months for activities. Following is the summer camp schedule for athletics at Columbia College. The coaches e-mails are attached and they would be happy to send you additional information! Register soon, spots go fast!

2008 COLUMBIA COLLEGE

COUGAR SUMMER CAMPS

COUGAR BASKETBALL ACADEMY

Grades 4-8 June 9-12 8 a.m. - Noon

Grades K-3 June 9-12 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Grades 4-8 June 23-26 8 a.m. - Noon

Grades K-3 June 23-26 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Grades 4-8 June 30 - July 1-3 8 a.m. - Noon

Grades K-3 June 30 - July 1-3 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

For more information please contact Cindy Fotti - cnfotti@ccis.edu

COUGAR SOCCER CAMP

Ages 4-5 June 9-12 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Ages 6-14 June 16-20 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. *

Ages 6-14 July 21-25 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. *

Ages 4-5 July 28-31 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

* Half day option available

For more information please contact John Klein - jdklein@ccis.edu

COUGAR SOFTBALL CAMP

Grades 2-5 June 9-12 9 a.m. - Noon

Grades 5-8 June 9-12 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Grades 5-8 July 7-10 9 a.m. - Noon

Grades 2-5 July 7-10 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

For more information please

contact Wendy Spratt - wsspratt@ccis.edu

Carousel Playschool Indoor Garage Sale

Saturday, March 8 at 7:00 am

Broadway Christian Church at 2601 W. Broadway

Columbia, Missouri

Carousel Playschool is hosting their Annual Indoor Garage Sale on March 8, 2008 at 7:00 am. There is always a great selection of clothes, household, appliances, toys, etc. Special deals can be had around noon and your tax deductible donations are welcome and appreciated! You can drop off donated items on Friday in the Fellowship Hall.

Carousel Playschool is a non-profit parent co-operative preschool.