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Helping good parents raise better kids.™ ParentsMarch 2019 Guideof Las Vegas BestSummer Camps INSIDE: Monster Jam® Delightful Tales of Jane Goodall Silver State Chili Cook-Off FREE YOUR CHILD’S JOURNEY BEGINS HERE. Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas (CASLV) believes in empowering our community by investing in our youth. CWe foster an environment based on 21st Century skills: Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Communication and Creativity. When students are free to think and dream, anything can be accomplished. Applications to this award-winning school being accepted now. The first lottery cut of date is February 28, 2019. Apply online: www.caslv.org/admission NELLIS AIR FORCE CENTENNIAL HILLS TAMARUS CAMPUS EASTGATE CAMPUS WINDMILL CAMPUS SANDY RIDGE BASE CAMPUS CAMPUS Grades : K-3 Grades : K-7 Grades : 4-6 CAMPUS Grades : PreK-8 Grades : K-8 8185 Tamarus St. 7777 Eastgate Rd. 2150 Windmill Pkwy. Grades : 7-12 1051 Sandy Ridge Ave. 42 Baer Dr. 7951 Deer Springs Way. Las Vegas, NV 89123 Henderson, NV 89011 Henderson, NV 89074 NAFB, Las Vegas, NV 89115 (702) 269-8512 Henderson, NV 89052 Las Vegas, NV 89131 (702) 489-9797 (702) 485-3410 (702) 643-5121 (702) 685-4333 (702) 269-3258 (Fax) (702) 776-8800 (702) 489-9191 (Fax) (702) 722-2718 (Fax) (702) 643-5138 (Fax) (702) 685-7525 (Fax) (702) 776-8803 (Fax) © 2018, CASLV Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas is a Tuition Free Charter School that admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin. TICKETS START AT $14.95 Best for ages 6 and over Sponsored by Lively animal puppets and ear-tickling original music combine to create a whimsical 60 minute production about the thrilling childhood adventures of primatologist Jane Goodall. Me Jane with Erin Weaver © Teresa Wood WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 • 6:30PM www.TheSmithCenter.com | 702.749.2000 | TTY: 800.326.6868 or dial 711 | Group Inquiries: 702.749.2348 | March 2019 Helping good parents raise better kids.™ Contents ParentsGuide of Las Vegas Signpost ParentsGuide Team Editorial Contributors Lexy Lionel Harvey J. Simon, MD Dr. Stephen Fife, PhD Dr. Sabra R. Smith Christy M. Collins Dr. Meena Vohra Dr. Ray Huntington Dr. Maria Martinez Cassie Rice Icia Reid-Sandulak Dr. Michelle A. Audrey Sherwood 4 Monster Jam® Fontenelle-Gilmer, MD Kirsten Lopez, MA Publisher 6 Delightful Tales of Mark Rudy Jane Goodall with Editor Puppets and Music AJ Walsh Creative Director 4 Silver State Hugh Roper Chili Cook-Off Photographer Sarah Jackson-Vanderpool 10 Summer Camp Graphic Designers Jason Pribble Brittany Lish Guide Jeffrey Bona 14 Preschools and Contact Daycare Guide Advertising To advertise in Nevada’s largest 16 Family Events family magazine call 702-843-8350. Calendar Items Calendar To suggest events to be included on the monthly family calendar, send an e-mail to vegasmagazines@outlook. Directory Guide 30 com. Submissions are due by the 15th of the month. Distribution To have copies of Parents Guide of Las Vegas distributed at your business, office or community event call Parents Guide of Las Vegas 702-843-8350. is available monthly at ParentsGuideLV.com hundreds of family friendly facebook Facebook.com/ParentsGuide locations throughout Twitter Twitter.com/ParentsGuideLV Las Vegas, including: The views and opinions expressed in articles and advertisements do not necessarily represent the views of ParentsGuide of Las Vegas. 4 ParentsGuide of Las Vegas March 2019 trucks to their limits in Freestyle, Monster Jam® “2-Wheel Skills” and Racing competi- onster Jam® is adrenaline- tions that will put families on the edge charged family entertainment of their seats and leave them craving Mproviding jaw-dropping dis- more of this unexpected, unscripted plays and gravity-defying feats that and unforgettable event! promises to always leave fans enter- Get up close and personal to the tained. Monster Jam events feature Monster Jam trucks and drivers by some of the most recognizable trucks purchasing a Pit Party pass. in the world including Grave Digger®, Tickets and pit passes available at Max-D, El Toro Loco® and many more. the Thomas & Mack Center Box Of- Our world-class drivers push these fice, online at UNLVtickets.com or by perfectly engineered Monster Jam phone at (702) 739-FANS. Unmatched Open Enrollment has begun! Academic Results Come see for yourself at an Open House! Friday, March 1, 8–6; Wednesday, March 6, 8–6; Monday, March 11, 8–6 Desert Hills 410-7225 Green Valley 990-7300 Los Prados 839-1900 Summerlin 878-6418 8175 West Badura Ave. 1725 East Serene Ave. 5150 North Jones Blvd. 9900 Isaac Newton Way An independent private school offering preschool through eighth grade © 2019, Challenger Schools Challenger School admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin. March 2019 ParentsGuideLV.com 5 Delightful Tales of Jane Goodall with Puppets and Music ane Goodall has a favorite story from childhood she often tells. JWhen she was just 4 or 5 years old, she was determined to learn where eggs came from. “She snuck into her grandma’s chicken coop and waited all day to watch that miracle happen,” says Pat- rick McDonnell, the New York Times bestselling author best known for “Mutts,” his internationally syndicated comic strip. “I think that really speaks to who Jane would become, sitting in childhood. These experiences would theater production of “Me… Jane: the jungle and studying animals and lead her to follow her dreams and The Dreams & Adventures of Young just letting them be themselves.” achieve work studying chimpanzees in Jane Goodall,” which McDonnell McDonnell captured inspiring mo- their own environment. adapted for the stage with composer ments like these in his popular chil- Las Vegas families can now watch Andy Mitton. dren’s book, “Me… Jane” depicting the these fun stories come to life at The For more information or tickets visit adventures of Goodall’s animal-fixated Smith Center on April 3, in the live www.TheSmithCenter.com. 6 ParentsGuide of Las Vegas March 2019 Feb. 4 - May 5 Springs Preserve Free for members or with general admission Silver State Chili Cook-Off ead to Pahrump for the 7th Annual Silver State Chili HCook-Off at Petrack Park on Saturday, March 16 through Sunday, March 17. Enjoy celebrity judges, live music, car show, vendors and more. Visi- tors can also taste the chili entries. Purchase tasting tickets – $10 for 12 tickets. When: Saturday, March 16 - Sun- day, March 17, 2019, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cost: Admission to the Cook-Off is free. 10 samplings for $7 Where: Petrack Park For more information and to enter, visit chilicookoff.com. 8 ParentsGuide of Las Vegas March 2019 Kid’s Summer student/teacher ratios in town! Each clinic consists of Camps 5 half-hour swim lessons. When: Clinic #1- May 28th-May 31st Clinic #2- June 3rd-June 7th Map Clinic #3- June 10th-June 14th Clinic #4- June 17th-June 21st Clinic #5- June 24th-June 28th Clinic #6- July 8th-July 12th Clinic #7- July 15th- July 19th Clinic #8- July 22nd-July 26th ® Clinic #9-July 29th-August 2nd MERRYHILL SCHOOL Clinic #10- August 5th-August 9th Cost: $80 per clinic New discoveries, (total of 5 classes) great friends, Learn to Swim at All Where: All Star and fun times. Star Swim Academy! Swim Academy One-week summer sessions Phone: 702-565-3824 • Day camp with extended hours of Swim Lessons for students f AllStarSwimAcademy.com • Field trips and events of all ages and abilities! • Nature and science We teach beginners up • Arts and crafts to advanced swim team swimmers. Our classes • Sports and games highly emphasize technique, • Music, dance and drama and we offer the lowest • Swimming merryhilllasvegas.comMerryhill Schools iD Tech 877-959-3743 Merryhill Elementary schools Students build in-demand 5055 S. DURANGO DRIVE, LAS VEGAS · 2160 SNOW TRAIL, SUMMERLIN in Las Vegas offer fun-filled skills for futures in coding, and enriching summer camp game development, programs for children ages robotics, and design, and 4-12. Each week, campers learn in guaranteed small jump into action, participating classes (10 students max in exciting sports programs, per instructor). 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Our camps give kids a chance to enjoy physical activity and creative time in equal doses, promoting 10 ParentsGuide of Las Vegas March 2019 DATES: healthy bodies and healthy minds June 6th-August 26th in a fun, safe environment! Enjoy a different theme each week of the summer. DATES: TIME: 9:00 am –3:00 pm June 6th-August 26th AGES: 3–12 Enjoy a different theme each CAMP FEES: week of the summer. $150.00/week $35.00/one day TIME: 9:00 am –3:00 pm AGES: 3–12 Call to enroll today! CAMP FEES: $150.00/week $35.00/one day Call to enroll today! BounceU of Henderson (702) 735-5867 • BounceU.com/henderson-nv 1000 Stephanie Place Suite 14, Henderson, NV 89014 BounceU of Henderson (702) 735-5867 • BounceU.com/henderson-nv 1000 Stephanie Place Suite 14, Henderson, NV 89014 THE #1 STEM CAMP FOR AGES 7–19 From coding and game dev to robotics and design, your child will develop in-demand skills and ignite lifelong passions—all in a fun, inclusive environment.
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