Summer Reading Programs for Kids

Check out the Summer Reading Programs offered!

Borders/Waldenbooks: Double-Dog Dare You Prorgram! Read 10 books, get one free! You can print out a form at: http://media.bordersstores.com/pdf/summerreading.pdf

Barnes and Noble: Passport to Summer Reading! Read 8 books, choose a free book from a list. You can download a passport at: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/summerreading/

Phoenix Public Library: Extra! Extra! Read Your Way to the Ballpark! Children, birth to age 18, can earn prizes by reading 50 pages or listening to a book being read for 20 minutes. Readers who finish the program win a children's book for their home library and also earn a bonus prize - a ticket to a Diamondbacks' game. Booklogs will be available June 1 at any Phoenix Public Library, or online at phoenixpubliclibrary.org/kids

Scholastic: Read for the World Record! Launching on April 30th, the Scholastic Summer Challenge is a global summer reading program with a robust online community for kids, plus expert advice, engaging activities on Facebook and summer book lists for parents, and resources for librarians and educators – and it’s all FREE. Register at http://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/record/register.asp

Swimming Lessons!

If you're interested in getting your kiddos swimming this summer...
Here are some options that have been shared via email/in person with request to be spread around... if there are any others that wish to be shared, please feel free to add to this post and/or post about them in a separate post! Happy splashing!

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Swimming Lessons w/ Nancy Page:
Location: 85083 Close to Happy Valley LDS church building (contact Nancy for exact location)

For those of you that don't know me that well, I have been teaching lessons for over ten years. I have taught at public pools, country clubs, private backyards, anywhere there is a pool. :)
I have also coached swim team for six years. One year at the Arizona Country Club with USS Coach Ron Gercke, and five years at the Phoenix Country Club with USS Coach Kevin Williams.
I've taken a little break to have babies and be a mom, but I'm excited to get back into teaching. (Since I can still teach on the side while being a MOM forever.)
So, this is what I'm doing:

May
Beginner classes:
2 week session 10th-21st (mon-fri)
10:15-11:00 & 11:15-12:00
Cost:$100

Refresher classes:
Two 1 week sessions 10th-14th & 17th-21st (mon-fri)
4:00-4:45
Cost:$50

June
Beginner classes:
2 week session 7th-18th
1:00-1:45
Cost:$100
(might do one more class upon demand)

Refresher classes:
Two 1 week sessions 7th-11th & 14th-18th
2:00-2:45
Cost:$50

All the classes are mon-fri for 45 minutes. I also am only doing four kids per class.
It's on a first come first serve basis, so let me know if you are interested.
Call me at 623-780-0199 0r email me at smileynancy@hotmail.com.

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Swimming Lessons With Barb Johnson:
Location: your pool

Hey everyone I, Barbara Johnson teach swim lessons.
I worked for the City of Scottsdale as a swim instructor and lifeguard, and I have instructed children and adults for many years. I am also a certified CPR Instructor for Scottsdale Healthcare. I do not have my own pool but I will travel. I usually teach private lessons 1 to 2 kids/class. I can make exceptions if you would like to include one or two more. I usually base the amount of lessons on the needs of the child and what the parents are interested in them learning. The classes are 30-45 min and cost $15.00 per class for one child or $10.00 a class for two. And if their are 3-4 in the class then I will charge $7-$8 per lesson. The more children in the class the cheaper the rate. So the final cost for 5 days of 3-4 kids is $35-$40.00. If anyone there is anyone who needs their kids to learn to swim and are short on cash due to the economy then we can work something out confidentially.
I can teach anytime so give me a call and we can work it out.
Thanks
Barbara
If you know of anyone who is interested in swim lessons please pass it on.

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Swimming Lessons w/ Julianne King
Location: 85083 (across the freeway... contact Julianne for exact location)
click here for more info

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Also Aqua Tots has a new indoor location in North Phoenix
Location: Pinnacle Peak & 19th Ave.

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Swimming Lessons w/ Jenny Cooper
Location: 4631 W Tierra Buena Ln Glendale, AZ 85306

Starting age is 18 months

$50 for 6 classes

($5 off for each addl' child in family)

1/2 payment due prior to lesson to hold spot

Here's the dates: (Tues, Wed and Thurs only)

Session 1 Session 1(evening class)

May 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 May 25,26,27 June 1,2,3

Session 2

June 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10

Session 3

June 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24

Session 4

June 29, 20 July 1, 6, 7, 8

Session 5

July 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22

Session 6

August 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12

Times are as follows:

9:30 - 10:30 am

10:30 - 11:30 am

11:30 - 12:30 am

1 evening class 5 - 6 pm

Please pass this email along to anyone you know who may be interested.

Thank you!

Jenny Cooper 602.809.1653

LDS Gila River Temple Open House Tour

If you want to tour the newly built LDS Gila River Temple... it will be a beautiful site!
Click on the lighter colored lettering (links) here for information about the Gila Temple itself and here is the link for tickets to go the the open house. Open House Dates are: Friday, 23 April, 2010 - Saturday, 15 May, 2010 (except Sundays) Tickets are free, they just need to be reserved. Enjoy!

Summer Movie Fun!

For anyone who doesn't know already, there are family summer movies playing at Harkins Theaters (right here close to us on Happy Valley Road)

You can buy a ten-movie pass for $7

Here is the link for the movies playing this summer and their dates... (once on the site, click on Norterra 14 on the sidebar list of theaters for the nearest times & dates)

and if you're interested in previewing them for content & appropriateness ahead of time
Jill Robison told me about a site where you can learn more nitty gritty on what you're going to be seeing. The site name is "Kids in Mind" The link is here (www.kids-in-mind.com) & will be put on the blog's sidebar.