Friday, April 30, 2010

KidsFest 2010

KidsFest 2010 is this Saturday, May 1st at the MPEC from 9am-4pm.  Tusnami Slide, Bucking Bull, Bunjee Bounc, Other rides, games.  For more info go to http://www.texomashomepage.com/

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Wichita Falls Park & Rec Summer Activities

Wichita Falls Park & Rec has some activities they are offering this summer:
  • Lucy Park Swimming Pool Age 18 & under -- $1.50 Age 19 & up ------- $1.75 12-6pm, 7 days a week.  Swim Lessons offered as well for $20.
  • Track Program Ages: 6 – 18 (retaining high school eligibility)
    Where: Barwise J.H.S. Track
    When: Monday – Thursday June 7 – July 15
    Times: 8:00 am – 11:00 am or 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    Cost: $30.00  
  • Camps
    Camp Lotsafun Cost: $70.00 per camper, per session
    Ages: 6 - 12 Where: Lucy Park Log Cabin
  • Registration Saturday, May 8th from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon in room 202 of W.F. Recreation Center. When: Monday - Friday Dates: Session 1: June 7 - 18 Session 2: June 21 - July 2 Session 3: July 6 - 16 (no camp July 5th) Session 4: July 19 - 30 Times: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
    Camp Summer Fun Cost: $60.00 per camper, per session Ages: 6 - 12 Where: Scotland Elementary Gym Registration Saturday, May 8th from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon in room 202 of W.F. Recreation Center. When: Monday - Friday Dates: Session 1: June 7 - 18 Session 2: June 21 - July 2 Session 3: July 6 - 16 (no camp July 5th) Session 4: July 19 - 30 Times: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Discovery Camp 2010 Cost: $50.00 per camper, per session Ages: 6 - 12 Where: Jefferson Elementary Gym Registration Saturday, May 8th from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon in room 202 of W.F. Recreation Center. When: Monday - Friday Dates: Session 1: June 7 - 18 Session 2: June 21 - July 2 Session 3: July 6 - 16 (no camp July 5th) Session 4: July 19 - 30 Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Princess Camp Cost: $40.00 per child W. F. Recreation Center, Room 212 From 9:00 am - 12:00 noon June 7th - 10th Ages: 5 - 8 (Girls)

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Volleyball and Basketball

Volleyball and Basketball at the Southside Youth Senter - 1205 Montgomery Street (next to Southern Hills Elementary School)

Registration is April 13-May 14, 2010
Season Runs from June 8-July 22

$35/player


Basketball is 1st grade through 9th grade.  Tournament is July 31

Applications at Southside Youth Senter - email sportdirectorsys@nts-online.net or execdirectorsys@nts-online.net
Volleyball is 3rd grade through High School.  Tournament is July 24

Autism Conference for Parents

Autism Conference for Parents By Dr. Lori Ernsberger

May 5-6, 2010 9am-4pm MPEC Wichita Falls

May 5th am - "How to get your kids to eat"
May 5th pm - "Girls under the Umbrella of ASD"
May 6th all day - "Proactive Strategies for Managing Problem Behaviours for Kids with ASD"

FREE of charge for all WFISD parents and teachers

RSVP by May 3rd 940-235-1019 ext 14004.

Door prizes, continental breakfast, and afternoon snacks.

From http://www.wfisd.net/

PRE-K And Kindergarten Round-up

Begins Monday, May 3, 2010.  A parent orientation will be held on each campus on Thursday, May 6, 2010 at 4pm.  To be eligible for PreK, a child must be 4 on or before Sept 1, 2010.  For preK, the child must qualify for reduced lunch, be unable to speak English, child of active duty mility, OR homeless.  To be eligible for K, a child must be 5 on or before Sept 1, 2010.  You may register your child for half-day prek or kindergarten at any campus.  For more information call 940-235-1024 ext 15005.

Please bring the following to registration:
*Official birth certificate
*Current immunization record
*Proof of residency
*SSN (requested)

PreK Campuses for 2010-2011:
Brook Village ECC (and Overcoming Word)
Burgess
Cunningham
Fain
Farris ECC
Haynes
Houston
Jefferson
Lamar
Milam
Scotland Park
Sheppard

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Moms in Touch International

Moms In Touch Coffee

Moms In Touch International is a Ministry for women to get together once a week to pray for their children and their schoools. This Informational Coffee is for any lady intersted in praying for the children in their lives and their schools from Pre-School through College. More information is available on the website: http://www.momsintouch.org/

Date : Sunday, April 25 2010, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Location : Grace Church

Contact Info : Donna McCulloch @ 940-642-7660

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Birthday Parties at Gymnastics Sports Center

I just created a new category called "Birthday Party" since we are in the midst of planning one ourselves!  I called the Gymnastics Sports Center, and Joe was very helpful in giving me all the information for having a party there.  All the information is on their website for having a party.

Let me know if you hear of other good places in town to have a Birthday Party, and I'll post it on here!  There are also magicinas, etc, listed in the yellow pages

WFISD 2010-2011

The school schedule for the Wichita Falls School District for 2010-2011 is at http://www.wfisd.net/wfisd/lib/wfisd/1011Calendar.pdf

Back to School information is available online, including school supply lists, dress codes, etc. 

Friday, April 16, 2010

Cinemark Summer Movies

Cinemark Movie Theater offers summer movies for $1 per show.  All shows start at 10am.  For the listing of movies, go to http://www.cinemark.com/summermovieclubhouse/SMC2010_354.jpg.  Thanks Kendra!

Monday, April 12, 2010

CASA Kids 1K and 5K Walk/Run

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Each year the CASA 5K run, highlights the positive things we can do with our children.  Please help us make a difference in the lives of many children by supporting this worthy cause. 

The race is this weekend, Click here to register.  They will also have registration and packet pick-up this Thursday & Friday from 3-7pm at the Wal-Mart on Lawrence Road in Wichita Falls.
Speak Up For Kids CASA 5K Walk/Run
DATE: April 17, 2010
TIME: 9:00am Kids 1K & 9:20am 5K
LOCATION: Lake Wichita Park

Child Advocates is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to improving the lives of abused and neglected children in a four county area around Wichita Falls, Texas. Child Advocates recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers who are selected to act as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). Child Advocates is part of a nationwide organization of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) with 937 programs and 52,000 volunteers nationwide.

Saturday, April 10, 2010

Free Ice Cream at Maggie Moos

Free Ice Cream on April 15!  Maggie Moo's Ice Cream Relief


Tax day is coming, and for lots of folks that brings the pain. But for deal seekers it also means freeeeeeebies! One of the first to announce their giveaway is Maggie Moo’s. They will be giving away a slice of their new ice cream pizza from 3-7 PM on April 15

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

WFISD Summer Camps

WFISD Summer Camps

Coyote Baseball Camp  Ages 6 - 14


Week 1 - June 1 - 4
Week 2 - June 7 - 10
Week 3 - June 14 - 16

Contact : Rob Johnson @ 733-5877 or Ryan Rogers @ 782-3732

8:00 - 3:00 pm (Session times will vary based on age and number of sessions attending)

* Cost as low as $25.00 with discounts applied

School Age Summer Camp Goin' Green

School Age Summer Camp Goin' Green


Kd-6th grade (child must have been to K this past school year) 0600-1745 Monday through Friday registration begins 3 May @ 1030; Madrigal Youth Center all paperwork must be completed with LES, shot records, and AF 357. Program will consist of breakfast, lunch, snack, field trips (local museums, base locations, local parks, and so much more), swimming, 4-H programs, theme weeks, science projects, outdoor challenges, picnics, and lots of outdoor fun! Each child will receive a t-shirt and water bottle. You can pick up your paperwork early but can only turn them in on the 3rd of May or after. Call the Madrigal Youth Center for more information at 676-5437.

Air Force Teen Aviataion Camp

2010 Air Force Teen Aviation Camp


The Air Force Teen Aviation Camp is a residential 6-day program which provides youth a glimpse of what Cadets attending the United States Air Force Academy experience. Activities include a stay in prep school dorms, High/Low ropes course, tour of Academy, flight simulators, and Cessna Flight.

Location:

The Air Force Teen Aviation Camp will be held 5 - 10 June 2010 at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Colorado Springs is located approximately 60 miles south of Denver and approximately 30 miles north of the Colorado Springs International Airport. Colorado Springs has an elevation of over 6,200 feet above sea level

Space Camp

http://sheppardservices.com/spacecamp.htm

Air Force Space Camp

We are pleased to announce the nomination package is now available for the 2010 AF Services Space Camp hosted by the US Space and Rocket Center, Huntsville AL. Space Academy and Advanced Space Academy will be conducted 25-30 Jul 2010. Space camp is divided into two age divisions, 12-14 yr olds and 15-18 yr olds. This camp is open to family members of Active Duty military assigned to or living on an AFB, AF Retired Military, AF Civilian Employees, and active Air National Guard and AF Reserve members. Airline or POV travel costs to Huntsville are the responsibility of the attendees. HQ USAF/ILVY will fund all lodging, meals, and activity fees after arrival to Space Camp. Interested youth must have a minimum of a 2.8 GPA. In addition, an application form must be completed, a letter of support from a teacher, a resume detailing your academic achievements and extra-curricular activities, and a recent academic transcript must be received. Deadlines for the packages to be delivered to the Youth Center is 22 Apr 10. We will review the packages before setting up interviews with the Youth Director. After the interview process we will send to Air Force. For more information about the Air Force Space Camp or to submit your application, please call 676-5437 or come by the Madrigal Youth Center, bldg 196. Remember, the deadline to submit applications to the Youth Programs is 22 Apr 2010.

YMCA Healthy Kids Day

YMCA Healthy Kids Day

Saturday, April 17th, 10am-1pm
Bill Bartley Branch Family YMCA
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL!
Schedule of Events:
10am: Gymnastics
10:30am: Family Zumba
11am: FREE 5K Family Fun Walk/Run
11:30am: FREE Hot Dogs and Healthy Snacks!
12:30pm GRAND OPENING OF XRKADE FITNESS ROOM FOR KIDS!

Bounce House, Face Painting, T.O.R.C. Jeep Rides, Basketball, Volleyball, Football Toss, Live Entertainment, Goody Bags!

Sign up for YMCA Summer Camps and pay NO Registration Fee!

Midwestern University Summer Camps

Midwestern University offers Summer Camps for kids.  http://msumustangs.com/page.asp?articleID=1164:

Bill Maskill's Football Camp at Midwestern State - ages 8 and older - Call 940-613-0121 to register.  Cost $195.00 for day campers. Includes one camp t-shirt, lunch and dinner for each day. Day campers will have a pick-up and drop-off station at McCullough-Trigg Dorm. A time schedule for pick-up and drop-off will be available at registration.

Dates for Camps:
  • Skill Camp—June 17-19
  • Lineman Camp—June 17-19
  • Kicking Camp—June 17-18
Bill Maskill's Senior Football Camp at MSU for high school seniors only

Eighth Annual 7-on-7 Passing Championship at MSU - This event will take place at the MSU practice fields on Saturday, June 12 and will begin at 11:00 am. It is limited to the first 16 teams to register. Teams will receive a 3-game guaran-tee, and each team will receive up to 16 t-shirts for the tournament.  Registration fee is $180 per team BEFORE June 1, 2010.

2010 Midwestern State Enhancement Volleyball Camps
Developmental Camp (Ages 10-13, Grades 4-8) - July 7 - July 9, 2010 - Time: 9am-5pm Cost: $125.00*

Elite Camp (Ages 14-18, Grades 9-12) - July 19 - 23, 2010 Time: Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm & Friday 9am-3pm Cost: $200.00 *Commuter

2010 MSU Boys' Soccer Camp May 31 - June 4 - Boys Ages 5-13  Call (940) 692-0964 to register.  Choose from half or full day sessions boys only.

Pre-camp: boys 5-6 yrs. 9:00–11:00am - Early Enrollment $75.00 - After May 24 $90.00

Mini-camp: boys 6–10 yrs. 9:00–12:00pm Early Enrollment $90.00 *After May 24 $105.00

Full day: boys 8–13 yrs. 9:00–3:00pm Early Enrollment $130.00 *After May 24 $145.00

2010 MSU Girls' Soccer Camp
Ages 5-8 Half Day Camp 9-11:30am $90
Ages 8-13 Full Day Camp 9am-3pm $145
May 31-June 4
June 14-18
Enroll by May 15th and Save $15
Call 940-867-5000

*Bring soccer ball, cleats, shinguards, water, money, and sunscreen.

2010 Summer Boys' Basketball Camp at Midwestern State
June 7-11 Individual Skills Camp Session 1 (Boys Ages 6-17)
July 12-16 Individual Skills Camp Session 2 (Boys Ages 6-17)
        Ages 6-8 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $80.00 includes Camp T-Shirt, Camp Ball, and Awards
        Ages 9-17 9:00 am - 4:00 pm $160 Includes Camp T-Shirt , Camp Ball, and Awards
         (Bring your own lunch)
July 30-31 Mustang Shooting Camp
Ages 6-17
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday 30th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm Saturday 31st
$70.00 includes Camp T-Shirt and Awards


2010 Girls Basketball Elite & Skills Camp at Midwestern State
ELITE CAMP: JUNE 18—19 ~ Girls Ages 13—18 June 18th - 9:00 am—9:00 pm

June 19th - 9:00 am—7:00pm
Overnight participant:$250 Commuter: $200
SKILLS CAMP: JUNE 21—24 ~ Girls Ages 6-12
8:00 am—12:00 pm Camp Fee: $100.00

CAMP PHONE NUMBERS: (940) 867-9461
2010 Midwestern State Enhancement Volleyball Camps
DEVELOPMENTAL CAMP (for players Ages 10-13 Grades 4-8)
Dates: Wednesday, July 7 - Friday, July 9
Times: 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Cost: $125.00*

ELITE CAMP (for players Ages 14-18, Grades 9-12)
Dates: Monday, July 19 - Friday, July 23
Times: 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Cost: $350.00 *Resident
$200.00 *Commuter

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Wichita Falls Attractions

Railroad Museum - end of 8th street at railroad - 723-2661 - open Tues-Sat 12-4pm.  Free.

Museum of North Texas History - 720 Indiana - 322-7628 - Tues-Thurs 10-12, 1-4; Sat 10-2.  Free.

Kemp Center for the Arts - 1300 Lamar - 767-2787 - Mon-Fri 9-5; Sat 10-4.  Free.

Kell House Museum - 900 Bluff - 723-2712 T/Th 9-3; Wed/Fri 1-3pm; Sat/Sun 2-4pm.  $3Adults, $1Children

Wichita Falls Vineyards & Winery - 3399 Peterson Rd, South (off FM 367) 855-2093  Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 2-6pm

Michael's Free Crafts for Kids

Michael's usually has a free craft class once a month on Saturdays.  Check out their calendar at http://www.michaels.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Michaels-Site/default/Search-ShowContent?fdid=ideas or call (940) 696-8238

Camps at Kemp Center for the Arts

Camps at Kemp Center for the Arts

Camp Creativity (ages 7-11): 
Visual Arts - Music - Drama Session One: June 7-10 Mornings from 9-12pm  or afternoons 1-4:45pm

Drama Camp 2010 For youth age 8 - 13
Our seaside theme continues with nine days of theatrical fun for your aspiring drama queens and kings!
1:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
July 12 - 22, 2010
(Monday - Friday the 1st week; Monday - Thursday the 2nd week; camp ending performance at 4:30 P.M. 7/22)

Awesome! Glass Camps For youth age 11+
The third year for these super-popular
4-morning camps 
Choice of
June Session - 9:30 A.M. - Noon Monday - Thursday, June 21 - 24, 2010
or
July Session - 9:30 A.M. - Noon Monday - Thursday, July 26 - 29, 2010
Kids Can Draw! Fun for youth age 7 - 11
Graphite - Watercolor pencils - Charcoal - Markers
10:30 A.M. - Noon
Monday - Thursday
August 2 - 5, 2010

Art Classes for Kids

The Kemp Center for the Arts (1300 Lamar) offers Art Classes for children. 

To register, go to :  http://www.kempcenter.org/classesandworkshops.php or call 767-2787

Sewing Camps

Ace Sewing Center in Wichita Falls if offer two camps this summer:

Pre-Teen Sewing Camp (ages 8-12) July 12-15 (4 days) 10:00-12:00 $60 (+supplies) C. Cagle, inst. Teen Sewing Camp (ages 13-18) July 12-15 (4 days) 1:00-4:00 $60 (+supplies) C. Cagle, inst.

Military Healthcare Websites

TRICARE Online - MTF enrolled patients can book appointments online - http://www.tricareonline.com/

Humana Military TRICARE Service Line - check on a pending network referral - 1-800-444-5445 - http://www.humana-military.com/

DEERS - Verify Eligibility - 1-800-538-9552 www.tricare.mil/deers

TRICARE for Life - 1-866-773-0404 http://www.tricare.mil/

TRICARE Mail Order Pharmacy 1-866-363-8667 http://www.tricare.mil/mybenefit/home/Prescriptions/FillingPrescriptions/TMOP

Camp Riverbend

RiverBend Nature Center, Wichita Falls - June 7th-11th, 14th-18th, 21st-25th: Camp River Bend. Half day science camp for children. 

* When I see more information, I'll post it.

Earth Day in Wichita Falls

RiverBend Nature Center (next to Lucy Park in Wichita Falls) is celebrating Earth Day on April 24, 2010. 

April 24th: Earth Day Celebration! 12-3 pm, An exciting, full of fun day for the whole family. Featuring many local groups like Master Naturalist, Lake Arrowhead, Sierra Club, and more! This celebration day includes music, food, games, activities, and tours. Only $3 per person. Members are free. Don’t miss Wichita Falls’ event of the season.

River Bend Nature Center

River Bend Nature Center is next to Lucy Park in Wichita Falls.

River Bend Nature Center (RBNC) in Wichita Falls, Texas is an eighteen acre environmental education center that serves the communities of north Texas and southeastern Oklahoma.

Their most popular attractions are the Ruby N. Priddy Butterfly and Nature Conservatory, the River Bottom Forest Trail, and the United Children’s Garden. They are open Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 10-4, and Sun 12-4.
 
Admission is:
$3 Per Person
Members - FREE!
Children 2 and under - FREE!
 
Reoccurring Events from their blog:
Tuesdays 4pm-5pm: Photo Club, for all ages, free


2200 Third Street, Wichita Falls  940-767-0843  http://www.riverbendnaturecenter.org/

Jump for Joy Special for April

Jump for Joy is having a special cost of $5 each for Open Jump in April!
* Also, in April and May they will be closing some morning Open Jumps to accommodate end of year preschool and school parties. Please call before coming out 940-692-4444

Monday, April 5, 2010

Kids in the Kitchen

4th Annual Kids in the Kitchen this Saturday April 10th at Lucy Park Log Cabin.  The Junior League of WF is hosting it's annual Kids in the Kitchen event, it's FREE and open to the public.  Parents please attend the event with your child.  Registration begins at 8:30a and the fun run starts at 9am.  There will also be an obstacle course, games, healthy snacks, and giveaways.  It's free and all race participants will receive a medal.

For more information and to fill out the registration form: http://www.jlwf.org/?nd=kids_in_the_kitchen

Upward Soccer

Upward Evaluations at First Baptist Church on April 18 from 12-1pm or on May 16 from 12-1pm.  First Practice is Aug 31 and Sept 2.  Game is Saturday 9/11.  Cost $55 until 8/3 then $60.

Church Camps

First Baptist Church in Wichita Falls:
Kinder Camp, Day Camp (Grades 1&2), and Sports Camp (Grades 3-6) June 14-18
Overnight Camp (Grades 3-6) June 28-July 1
Vacation Bible School (Grades K-6) July 19-23 from 9am-12pm

Spring into Sports for Girls

Spring into Sports is hosted by Girls Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains

Saturday, April 10 - MSU Volleyball Game at 1:30; Volleyball Clinic 2:45-3:45pm.  MSU Coliseum
Saturday, April 17 - Swimming at North Texas Rehab Center 2:30-4:30pm. 1005 Midwestern Parkway
Saturday, April 24 - Cheerleading Clinic at MSU 2-4pm.  MSU Coliseum

Attend all three days of fun for $17.50.  For Kindergarten thru 6th grade girls who are not currently in Girl Scouts.  Register by Monday, April 5.  Go to Girl Scout Office at 2106 Kemp Blvd.  For more info, call Sherrie Scott 940-723-4336 x2801