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February 12 - 18, 2016 South County Times 9

SUMMER CAMPEducation & Program GUIDE

BEST SUMMER EVER

CAM P!SUMMER

2016

SOUTH COUNTY FAMILY YMCA314-849-9622 www.GWRYMCA.org

R E G I S T E R E A R L Y A N D S A V E

Have a blast at the Saint Louis Science Center’s Summer

Science Blast Summer Camp! Summer adventures include

flying a real airplane, building a robot, developing your very own

video game and much more! Offering 8 weeks of programming

for Pre-K through 10th grade. Half-day, full-day, and flexible

extended care options. Visit our website to view a full brochure

or call for more information.

call 314.289.4439

slsc.org/summer-camps

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Saint Louis Science Center’sSummer Science Blast Camps

registration open s february 22!

Join us for Camp Fun in the SONshine

u Serving age 2 - 3rd grade in the fall

u Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

u Half and full days: 1-5 days a week

u Christian environment

u Reasonably pricedu Weekly themes include: Water Days, Cooking

Class, Space, Te Desert and more

Salem Lutheran

School

Now schedulingprivate tours!

2 year-olds - 8th grade

Teaching, modelingand practicingChristian values

Camp Fun in the SONshine

314.353.9242

5025 Lakewood Ave.

Affton, MO

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CAMPS After two years of successful summercamps, A Cappella Connection isback with a new and improved A Cap-pella Summer Camp 2016. It is still thenumber one opportunity for kids look-ing to grow their singing talents, pur-

sue their interests in a cappella musicand make lifelong friends. Visit www.acappellaconnection.org/summer-camp.

Ackermann’s Swim Program teach-es children 4 to 11 swimming and wa-ter safety. Group lessons in heatedpools with different water levels forprogressive, safe learning. Enroll in 1and 2 week sessions. Hours Mondayto Friday, 9:10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Familyowned and operated. Red Cross certi-ed staff. Visit aspkirkwood.com.

Cub Creek Science Camp (www.MOScienceCamp.com) is a sleep-awaycamp in Rolla, MO (less than 2 hoursfrom St. Louis) for ages 7 to 17. Feedmonkeys, pet kangaroos, take classesin veterinary medicine, animal care,survival skills, crime science, zip-line,pottery, archery, culinary science,swimming and crafts. Air-conditioned

cabins. ACA accredited. Request a freebrochure.

Chaminade (425 S. Lindbergh, 993-4400, ext. 1169) offers several summersports and enrichment camps. Explorethe rigorous curriculum, expansiveSTEM and AP/ACC courses, and ev-erything the 55-acre campus has to of-fer for boys in grades 6-12. Chaminadeoffers over $1.6 million in academicscholarships and nancial aid. Visit

www.chaminade-stl.org.

Swimming, crafts, sports, games, eld

trips and more. Jam-packed fun, Sun-set Hills Parks and Recreation of-fers day camps for ages 5 to 12. Thesafe, relaxed environment fostersgrowth and development while eachchild enjoys old-fashioned summerfun. Camps are open to both SunsetHills residents and non-residents. For

information call 314-842-7265.

HooPLa in Webster Groves (314-733-5858) offers Themed BirthdayParties, Summer and Holiday Camps,Fairyland Dress-Up Days and KidsNight Out Events. Full and half daysummer camps available for kids ages4-10 starting May 31 – August 5 from9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Camp themes: Prin-cess Palace, Enchanted Forest, Underthe Sea, Superhero Power, MagicalCreatures, Jungle Mania, Magnicent

Me and many more. For information,registration and availability visitHooplaSTL.com.

Join the Humane Society of Mis-souri for Kids for Critters Camp or

Animal Adventure Camp. Campsinclude animal interactions, behind-the-scenes tours and more. Register at

www.hsmo.org.

Indian Hills Swim Club Summer

Camp offers full or half-day sessionsdesigned for ages 5-12. Non-mem-bers welcome. Leaders are CPR/Life-guard certied. 314-544-9177. www.

indianhillsswimclub.com.

Kids will have their best summerever at Y Day Camp where an ac-tion-packed summer awaits full offriends, fulllment and fun. Y Camp

SPROG Summer CampJune 6 - July 22

Reading, math,personal finance,

totally fit &nutrition, sewing,performing arts,

creative arts,etiquette... and swimming &

weeklyfield trips!

SPROG, Inc., 514 E. ArgonneKirkwood, MO 63122www.sproginc.org314.821.3477

SPACE IS LIMITED. REGISTRATION

FORMS ONLINE AT www.sproginc.org

NEW LOCATION

Crestwood Center9901 Watson Rd.

1/2 mile w. of Sappington314.962.2002

charmette.net

Call or visit our website charmette.net forDance Intensive Camp and Summer Classes July 10 – August 5 • Ages 1 1 / 2 to adultMommy/Daddy & Me • Ballet • Jazz • TapLyrical • Hip Hop • Acro • Contemporary

2016-2017

Stars of Tomorrow

Auditions

Summer 2016

It’s Time

to

Register!

We’re here all year at

St. Mary’s Pre-School South!1045 Union Road — Near I-55

6 am to 6 pm — 6 weeks to 6 years

All kinds of kids are welcome here — kids with special

needs, AND kids that are typically developing.

We have fun and learn all day long while our

parents have to work! Lucky us!

ARCHDIOCESE OF ST. LOUIS

St. Mary’s Special Services

314.631.8231

ARCHSTL.ORG / SMSS

SUMMER DAY CAMPFOR KIDS 5-12 YEARS OLDField Trips, Swimming, Sports,

Organized Games, Arts and Crafts, More!

Camp runs from June 6th through the end of

July, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Every child registering in 3 week increments,

will receive a discount of $5 per week.

Resident Registration: March 7th

Non-Resident Registration: March 21st

For more information call (314) 842-7265

or visit us at www.sunset-hills.com

SUMMER DAY CAMP

SUMMER CAMPSUMMER CAMP

45 W. LOCKWOOD962-9210 ext. 3105

• PARENT CHOICE COOPERATIVE PROGRAM •

The Webster Groves Presbyterian Church Early Childhood Centeradmits students of any race, color and national or ethnic origin.

Ages 1 - 5

1• 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 days/week KIDS DAY OUT

WEDNESDAY 8 A.M. - 1 P.M.

ONE/TWO ARE FUNTUESDAY 9 - 11:30 A.M.

LUNCH BUNCH

Webster GrovesPresbyterian

Church

Early Childhood Center

FUNDRAISER • MARCH 6at Olive & Oak

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provides an exciting, safe experiencefor kids to learn new skills, be creative,build self-condence, gain indepen-dence and make lasting friendships.The Y offers camps for all interests.

Visit www.gwrymca.org for details.

The Lab School (514 East Argonnein Kirkwood, 314-822-8282). Summer

Camp for children ages 3-5, May 31-Sept. 2. Includes water fun, art, dra-matic play, special guests, walking eld

trips, hands-on curriculum. 1 weeksessions available, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. De-greed staff. Catered lunch included.

Lindbergh Summer Enrichment offers 30+ exciting, one-week cours-es for grades 1-8., 8:30 a.m.-12:15p.m., Monday-Thursday, June 6-23.Students explore computers, swim-ming, crafts, coding, archery, sports

and more. Flexible scheduling allowsstudents to take up to three classeseach week. Sperreng Middle School,12111 Tesson Ferry Road. Infor-mation: 314-729-2400, ext. 4908 [email protected].

Make a child’s summer magical witha one-of-a-kind experience. Campers

participate in fun educational activi-ties, explore The Magic House andmore. Visit www.magichouse.org/ camp for details and reservations.

Summer adventure awaits at MICDS.Kids of every age, any school and everyinterest come together to create last-ing summertime memories at MICDSsummer camps. Each of the four camps(Pegasus, ¡Aventureros! Spanish Im-mersion, Rams Sports Camps and El-iot Summer Academy) offers a unique

variety of activities, all located on theschool’s 100-acre campus and super-vised by enthusiastic counselors andexpert MICDS staff. Discover whichcamp is right for every child today atmicds.org/SummerAdventure. Hurryspace is limited.

At Miriam, the summer camps will

enhance and improve skills throughexciting and challenging activities.Families can choose from full-day andhalf-day camps to keep children ac-tive and involved. The dedicated staffhelps children with complex learningdisabilities gain ground and grow theirskills. Miriam’s summer program isopen to children ages 5-14 with aver-age to above average cognitive ability,who also experience learning chal-lenges. The summer intake staff willdiscuss the goals for each child. Camp

offerings include Spy Science, Gar-dens Galore, Sports Camps, TherapyCamps and Academic Boot Camp. Ex-tended day available. Call 314-961-1500 or visit www.miriamstl.org

MJ Performing Arts Academy (15S. Old Orchard, Webster Groves) of-fers week-long themed dance camps

Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to noonfor ages 5-7, 8-10 and 11+. For more in-formation or to enroll in 2016 summercamps visit mjperformingartsacademy.com. Enrollment opens March 1.

Camps at Nerinx Hall include bas-ketball, cross country, eld hockey, la-crosse, soccer, volleyball and a sportssampler. Fine arts camps include art,photography and theatre. Visit www.nerinxhs.org.

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Indian HillsSwim ClubSummer Camp

Memberships Available

4210 Lasata Drive

Near I-55 and Bayless Ave.314.544.9177

indianhillsswimclub.com

SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS

2016 SUMMER CAMPSfor students in high school or secondary-level programs

FILMMAKING CAMP

Monday, June 13 - Friday, June 17Film is a powerful form of storytelling that

capitvates millions. This camp will expand

your knowledge when you learn to plan, shoot

and edit a short feature film.

MUSIC RECORDING CAMP

Monday, June 20 - Friday, June 24Experience what it’s like to be a recording engineer working in a state-of-the-art recording

studio. Campers will learn useful recording/music mixing skills while working with a local band

to create a compact disc of their own.

Both camps are held 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each day at the Webster Groves campus.

Webster University School of Communications is also holding a High School Screenwriting

Competition. The winning script will be used during Filmmaking Camp and produced as a film.

The scriptwriter will receive an iPad mini, as well as the opportunity to attend the

Filmmaking Camp at no charge.

Enrollment is limited in both camps, and early registration is encouraged.

Visit webster.edu/mediacamps for screenwriting competition rules and guidelines and to

register for summer camps.

UNITED STATES • SWITZERLAND • AUSTRIA • THE NETHERLANDS • CHINA • THAILAND • GHANA • GREECE

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CAMPSNotre Dame’s Summer Camps havemany possibilities. Camps includeathletics, baking, dance, forensics,singing, storytelling and a Campout.

See www.ndhs.net for more informa-tion and dates.

SPROG INC. for pre-kindergartenersto seventh graders, located at GraceEpiscopal Church in Kirkwood. Activ-ities include educational and enrich-ment classes, eld trips and swim-ming.

Have a blast at the Saint Louis Sci-ence Center’s Summer Science

Blast Summer Camp. Summer

adventures include ying a real air-plane, building a robot, developing avideo game and much more. Offeringeight weeks of programming for pre-Kthrough 10th grade. Half-day, full-dayand extended care options. Visit slsc.org/summer-camps to view a full bro-chure or call 314-289-4439 for moreinformation.

The Saint Louis Zoo offers CampKangaZoo for students entering 1stthrough 6th grades. Campers learnall about Zoo animals; see and touchlive animals; make new friends; exam-ine animal skins, skulls and feathers;make crafts; attend the First BankSea Lion Show; hop aboard the Zool-ine Railroad; tiptoe around the Zoo atnight; and sleep overnight at the Zoo.Camp KangaZoo T-shirt, group photo,snacks, Thursday pizza dinner and

Friday morning breakfast included.For registration information, programoptions and camp dates, visit stlzoo.org/campkangazoo or call 314-646-4544, #6.

A magical summer awaits at CampPegnita. An old-fashioned daycamp lled with archery, arts and

crafts, and classic outdoor sports andgames, Camp Pegnita gives campersa new adventure every day. Campersswim daily in the on-site, ingroundpool, explore the tree-lined six-acrecampus, and sometimes even builda fort or two. Campers are dividedinto groups based on age and gen-der, with counselors assigned to eachgroup. The counselors undergo rig-orous training to ensure a safe, funsummer for all. For more informa-tion visit camppegnita.com.

Webster Groves Parks & Recre-

ation camps (314-963-5600, www.webstergroves.org) provide qualityand specialty indoor/outdoor expe-riences emphasizing nature, games,sports, crafts, performing arts andeld trips.

The SPICE Chess Summer Camp

at Webster University (314-246-8075) is a fun way to introduce chessto newcomers and deepen understand-ing of the game for intermediate or ad-vanced players. Instructors are SPICEChess Team members who teach basedon Susan Polgar’s world class curricu-lum. Visit webster.edu/spice.

Summer Media Camps for studentsin high school or secondary-level pro-grams. Students learn to tell powerfulstories as they plan, shoot and edit

register for

campmagic house

junethrough

august

For session themes, details and

to make your reservation, visit

www.magichouse.org/camp

★All day and half day sessions

★Early bird rates until May 10

★Instructors are members of #1 ranked collegiate teamin the nation including Grandmasters

webster.edu/spice • [email protected]

2016SPICE CHESS

SUMMER CAMPJune 20-24 and July 18-22

For more information:

Ages 5-15

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Nerinx HallSummer Camps

Exciting opportunitiesfor athletes, artists,

and kids ready to explore

Age 5 - Grade 8 • 13 Camps

314-968-1505

www.nerinxhs.org

When children

need Special

Education, there

IS a Catholic

option!

Catholic Special Education Elementary Schools,Inclusionary Pre-Schools (6 weeks-6years),

Elementary and Secondary Learning Centers forstudents with Learning Disabilities,

Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD & more!

ARCHDIOCESE OF ST. LOUIS

Department of Special Education

314.792.7320

ARCHSTL.ORG / DSE

June 6 - Aug. 5

Ages 5 to 15

Weekdays 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Extended hours available

at Villa di Maria Montessori

1280 Simmons Ave.

Kirkwood, MO 63122PHONE: 314-858-1081 • fAx: 314-822-5711

[email protected]

St. Lucas Preschool11735 Denny Road, Sunset Hills, MO 63126Visit our website at stlucasucc.org/preschool

Small Class Sizes for Children Ages 2 to 5

Full & Half Day Programs (MWF, TTh or M-F)

Before & After School Programs for Our Students

Tunes for Tots & Parents Day Out

July Summer Camp (Half Day-MWF)

For Summer & Fall Registration,

contact Connie Stoltz, Director at 314-884-6126 or email: [email protected]

Creating Confident

Children withLoving Hearts

July Summer Camp (Half Day-MWF)

For Summer & Fall Registration,contact Connie Stoltz, Director at 314-884-6126

or email: [email protected]

Webster Groves Parks & Recreation

FULL & HALF DAY

SUMMERCAMPS

For more information visitwww.webstergroves.orgor call (314) 963-5600

Sports & More Camp ~ May 31 - June 3Kinder Camp ~ May 31 - June 3Mathemagic Camp ~ May 31 - June 3Safety Camp ~ June 6 - 10 or June 13 - 17British Soccer Camp ~ First Kicks, June 20 - 24 ~

Mini Soccer, June 20 - 24 Half Day Soccer Camp ~ June 20 - 24

Soccer Goalkeeper Training June 6 - 29 or July 11 - 27Mad Inventors ~ July 5 - 8Outer Limits Camp ~ Aug. 1 - 5Performing Arts Camp ~ Aug. 8 - 12Kids Comedy Club ~ Aug. 8 - 12Ozzie Smith’s Sports Academy ~ May 31 - June 3

or Aug. 8 - 11

• Experienced and qualified staff• Before & After Club available for most camps

Camp Webegee ~ June 6 - Aug. 5 Theme weeks, swimming, special events, field trips!


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a short feature lm at Filmmaking

Camp June 13 to 17. Learn the skillsto be a recording engineer workingwith state-of-the-art equipment andproduce a compact disc at Music Re-cording Camp June 20 to 24. Offeredby Webster University School of Com-munications from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. atthe Webster Groves Campus. Enter

the Screenwriting Competition to winan iPad Mini and camp registration.

Visit webster.edu/media camps forscreenwriting competition details andto register for summer camps.

The Community Music School ofWebster University offers SummerMusic Programs for all ages (6 monthsto 18 years) including Kindermusik®Family Camp, Band, Flute, String Or-chestra, Composition, Chamber Musicand Individual Lessons.

YMCA Camp Lakewood’s co-edsummer overnight camp gets kids 6-17outdoors having fun, making friendsand conquering new skills. A 360-acrelake, 5,200 wooded acres, cave, creeksand more create many opportunitiesfor adventure, exploration and learn-ing. While campers love sports, horse-back riding, arts and crafts, water ac-

tivities, caving, climbing, ziplining andmore, they also grow into well-roundedindividuals through lessons of respect,responsibility, belonging and accom-plishment. Children gain knowledge ofthe world through culturally-diversestaff, all within an incredibly fun andsafe environment. That is why camp-ers call YMCA Camp Lakewood “My

Camp.” Visit www.camplakewood.orgor call 888-FUN-YMCA.

EDUCATION Abiding Savior Lutheran School (314-892-4408) values educational ex-cellence and partners with families tohelp children meet their academic andspiritual potential. Enrolling now forschool and Summer Camps. Visit www.

aslsonline.org.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis offers aCatholic option for children with specialneeds. Visit www.archstl.org/dse or call792-7320 to learn more.

Cor Jesu (314-842-1546) students earn

numerous national, state and local honors

in academics, fne arts and athletics. Myr-

iad leadership opportunities help them to

transform the world through faith, integ-

rity and service. Visit www.corjesu.org.

Salem Lutheran in Affton providesquality Christian education for ages 2to 8th grade. Part-time and full-timecare year round for preschool and asummer camp for ages 2 through en-tering 3rd grade. Children receive awell-rounded curriculum, a variety ofextra-curriculars and Chromebooksand iPads are integrated into academ-

ics. Tuition assistance is available.Call 353-9242 or visit slcas.org.

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Kraus Farms Equestrian Center

636-225-9513

333 Hillsboro RoadSt. Louis, MO 63049

www.krausfarms.com

Lesson Programs All Year Round!

Summer CampsMini Camps 5-6 years old • Regular Camps 7 & up

Sign Up Now!

KRAUS FARMSKRAUS FARMS

A neighborhood preschool

for 3, 4 and 5 year olds.

Providing children with joyful

learning experiences through music,

art, yoga, creative movement and

cooking programs.

Half-day preschool with early care

and extended days available.

9 S. Bompart • [email protected]

• sinc e 1949 •

The Community Music School

is conveniently located in

Webster Groves, Chesterfield

and University City.

Individual Lessons

Student Camps: Band, Flute, String Orchestra,

Composition and Chamber Music

webster.edu/cms • 314-968-5939

SUMMER MUSIC PROGRAMS

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Register today for Camp KangaZoo!When children attend Camp KangaZoo at the Saint Louis Zoo,they’ll explore over 90 acres of natural habitats, learning all aboutwildlife through hands-on contact with real animals and theguidance of our experienced counselors. Campers sing songs,study what animals do and join in the fun at Sea Lion Sound.Their week wraps up with an exciting outdoor, overnight adventureunder the stars.

To learn more about Camp KangaZoo, visit stlzoo.org/campkangazoo or call (314) 646-4544. Financial assistance isavailable; call (314) 646-4544 for details.

An early childhood education center serving

children age 6 months - 5 yearsTues - Fri 9 a.m. - noon

Program includes: Music,Science and Gross Motor

Extended days availableTuesday through Thursday

Webster Hills

United Methodist Church

Pre-School698 W. Lockwood • Webster Groves

961-8722 ext. 228 [email protected] www.websterhillsumc.org

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ENRICHMENTCharmette Academy of Dance &

Acrobatics has offered the nest in

dance training for ages 18 months toadult for over 65 years. Call 314-962-

2002 or visit charmette.net.

At Kraus Farms (krausfarmsinc.com) experience horses and horsebackriding in a fun and educational atmo-sphere. A very hands-on experience foreveryone ages 5 to 14.

PRE-SCHOOLSSt. Mary’s Pre-Schools North (Red-man Rd.) and South (Union Rd.) servechildren 6 weeks to 6 years of all abil-ities year-round. Visit www.archstl.org/smss for more information.

Emmanuel Preschool (314-961-2393) provides ages 3 to 5 with joyfullearning through music, art, yoga, cre-ative movement and cooking. Experi-enced, caring teachers foster a creativeenvironment. Now enrolling for fall.

Play Daze 10 W. Lockwood 314-498-7353 www.fb.com/playdazestl.

St. Lucas Preschool (11735 DennyRoad) is pleased to announce the ad-dition of several new programs to its

class schedule; Introduction to Pre-school, before school and after schoolprogram. The outstanding 40 yearprogram and new program additionsallows the school to meet the needs offamilies within the community. Call314-884-6126.

Webster Groves Presbyterian

Church Early Childhood Center (314-962-9210) serves ages 1 to 5. Staffphilosophy enables each child to growphysically, emotionally, socially, cog-nitively, spiritually and to have fun.

Webster Hills Preschool (314-961-8722 x228, www.westerhillsumc.org)offers ages 6 months to 5 years activ-ities to stimulate curiosity, encouragelearning, foster creativity and stretchimagination.

Call314-968-2699to be in our

next Educationsection

LINDBERGHSUMMER

ENRICHMENT

Now Enrolling! Classes June 6-23, 2016

Our students learn, play and grow in more than

30 high quality classes designed for grades 1-8.

We hit the bullseye for summer fun!

Classes meet Monday-Thursday, June 6-23

Sperreng Middle School, 12111 Tesson Ferry Rd.

Information: go.lindberghschools.ws or contact Sammye at

[email protected] or 314-729-2400 ext. 4908

Ackermann’s Swim Program

www.ASPKirkwood.com

Swimming lessons

in Kirkwood for

over 65 years

ages 4 to 11

1044 Curran Ave. Kirkwood, MO 63122

See website for dates and application

e-mail: [email protected] us on

ENROLLING NOWDrop off and Pick up at curb4 heated pools with different water levels

Enrollment by one or two week sessions

Monday through Friday Hours 9:10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m

15 S. Old Orchard ~ Webster GrovesONLINE enrollment begins March 1stat mjperformingartsacademy.comTo contact us call 314.968.3903 or

email [email protected]

N E W

L O C A T I O N

Building Happy,Healthy, Fit and

Confdent Dancers!

Summer Camp 2016T D C

S

Monday - Tursday

10 a.m. - NoonAges 5-7, 8-10, 11+$100

314.822.8282 • www.thelabschool.com

The Lab School514 E. Argonne Drive - Kirkwood

Nurturing Children Since 1964

SUMMER CAMP1 or 2 Week Sessions–Enrolling 3’s, 4’s, 5’s

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. / Catered Lunch!May 31 – September 2Fully Licensed/Degreed Teachers

Farmer’s Barnyard Boogie–Picasso, Pollack and MeRed, White and Goo – Old, New and You

A Walk on the Wild Side – Sense-O-Rama

Summer Sampler ... Mixin’ It Up!

425 S. Lindbergh Blvd. • St. Louis, MO 63131 • 314-993-4400

Chaminade offers several sports and

enrichment summer camps for boys and

girls from 1st to 12th grade.

Explore everything the 55-acre campus has

to offer – baseball, basketball, football,

lacrosse, band, drama, photography,

robotics, math, writing, and more.

For more information or to register for a

camp, go online to chaminade-stl.org.


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Summer Camp 2016

YMCA Camp Lakewood is an overnight camp forboys & girls ages 6-17, 90 minutes south of St.Louis on 5,200 wooded acres with a private lake.We offer four and seven day sessions, as wellas leadership, wilderness, ranch camp & more.Camp Lakewood is not only fun, but teachesgoal setting, making friends and much more- all in a safe Y environment. Register today!

888-FUN-YMCAcamplakewood.org

Archery • RieryArts & Crafts

Cookouts • BasketballCampfres • Canoeing

Climbing TowerWater Trampoline

Dance • DramaDrawing • Fishing

Flag FootballFloor Hockey

Horseback RidingKayaking • Zip Line

Nature CenterOutdoor Living Skills

Snorkeling • SingingSpelunking/Caving

SwimmingTennis • Soccer

Volleyball • YogaAll-Camp Gamesand much more!

YMCA CAMP LAKEWOOD

GROWINGGREATKIDS

Check us out!Open Houses 1-4 p.m.

March 20, April 10,May 1, May 22

HooplaSTL.com • 314-733-58587 N. Gore, Webster Groves, MO 63119

Summer Camps - Book Today!Themed Day Camps for kids ages 4-10.

May 31st - August 5th Half Days: 9-noon or 1-4pm Full Day: 9:00am-4:00pm

Princess Power, Under the Sea,Enchanted Forest, Rock Stars & more!

Register online. Space is limited.

10 W. Lockwood • Webster Groves

• ages 2-5 yrs

• Mon-Fri,9 a.m.-Noon

• extended day until 3 p.m.

Learning Through Play

Join the Magic!314.498.7353

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by Ma’at AtkinsSince February is Black History

Month, many notable African Americans will be highlighted in

various ways, one being live theater.Metro Theater Company is using themedium to tell the early story of oneof the most celebrated boxing gures

in black history — Muhammad Ali.“And In This Corner … Cassius

Clay” runs Feb. 12-28 in Lee Auditorium at the Missouri HistoryMuseum in Forest Park. It is thesecond theater to stage the play sinceits premiere at StageOne FamilyTheatre in Louisville, Ky., which is

Ali’s birthplace. School matinees forthe play began Feb. 1, with question-and-answer sessions for students atthe end of each show.

Actor Trigney Morgan has the

starring role as the young CassiusClay Jr., before Clay took the nameMuhammad Ali. David Wassilakplays Ofcer Joe Martin, Clay’s

boxing coach.“I hope it will destroy the idea that

all cops are bad, and (reinforce) thatif you really believe in yourself andwork toward something, there arepeople who will back you up,” Morgansaid. “Joe Martin didn’t see him as a

black boy, but as a young man withgreat potential, and he wanted tohelp him to achieve that.”

“And In This Corner” was written

by Detroit-bred, award-winningplaywright Idris Goodwin. Set in thesegregated city of Louisville, Ky., theplay shows how Ali is discovered andtrained as a boxer by a white cop, JoeMartin.

“I wanted to create a play based

on the young life of Muhammad Aliwhen he was an average kid growingup in Louisville right at the start ofthe Civil Rights Movement,” Goodwinsaid. “As a boxing fan, an Ali fan and

a fan of writing for young audiences,it was a match made in heaven. I

joked that I would have paid them tolet me write it.”

The play’s racial and socialundertones were also important

factors in telling Ali’s story.

“Sadly, some of the issues that

young Clay faced are still present,”Goodwin said. “We no longer have

Jim Crow laws, but we are not farenough and still the racial tensionexists.”

Panel Discussion

The 7:30 p.m. evening andweekend performances of “And

In this Corner” will have a paneldiscussion after each show just like

the student matinees. Prior to eachshow, Metro will have its HonoreeProgram. This is where a theme froma play is created by Metro’s board ofdirectors and then they honor peoplein the community who are eitherexamples or who are striving towardthe theme.

“And In This Corner’s” theme

is “St. Louis Superheroes.” One of

the honorees is arts educator DianeDavenport, who attended MartinLuther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream”

speech in 1963 in Washington, D.C. Additionally, Metro has partnered

with various St. Louis educatorsand community leaders to create ananchor program called “The Cassius

Project.” It is a series of programsdesigned to educate theater audiencesand youth and empower them to nd

ways to get involved in making St.Louis a stronger community.

“Our mission is inspired by the

intelligence and emotional wisdom ofyoung people and nurturing throughthe arts and building communities,”said Julia Flood, artistic director ofMetro and director of “And In This

Corner.”Playwright Goodwin, Flood and

Morgan each hope the play will makea change for those who come to see it.

“I just hope folks leave excited,

moved, frustrated, inspired,”Goodwin said. “As long as they don’t

leave ambivalent, I feel like I’ve donemy job.”

Morgan added to that sentiment.“I want people to leave with an

immense amount of hope, especiallythe young ones,” he said.

Showtimes for “And In This

Corner … Cassius Clay” are Fridays

and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., with a2 p.m. matinee on Sundays. Ticketsare $12-$18 and available at http:// cassiusproject.com or by calling theMetro Theater Box Ofce at 314-441-

5792.

Actor Trigney Morgan, center, portrays a young Muhammad Ali in MetroTheater Company’s production of “And In This Corner … Cassius Clay,” running

Feb. 12-28 at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park.

photo by Diana Linsley

Metro Theater Co. PresentsEarly Life Of Muhammad Ali“And In This Corner… Cassius Clay” runsFeb. 12-28 at MissouriHistory Museum

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