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Family Resource Guide 2015-2016 Produced through a collaboration of 2015-2016 Table of Contents Arts ...................................................2 Health Care/Safety Programs ..........20 Before/After-School Programs ...........2 Housing—Permanent & Rental .......25 Birthday Parties .................................3 Housing—Temporary Shelters .........26 Camps ..............................................3 Libraries .........................................27 Child Care & Preschools ...................4 Music .............................................28 Clothing & Household Items .............8 Photography ...................................28 Counseling Services/Support Groups ....9 Schools—Public and Private ...........29 Cultural Opportunities ....................14 Shopping ........................................30 Dental Services ...............................14 Educational Opportunities ..............15 Sports / Recreation ..........................31 Emergency Information ...................17 Theatre Arts ....................................34 Financial Assistance ........................18 Transportation Services ...................34 Food Programs ................................19 Volunteer Opportunities .................34 Free/Reduced Price Meals ..............20 Youth Activities and Attractions .......35 The Family Resource Guide contains information from companies and organizations that offer services and activities for children in the Dubuque County area. Inclusion in this guide does not indicate endorsement of any listing. The Kids Expo Committee or sponsors cannot be responsible for any errors, omissions, or typographical errors. Any missing or incorrect information should be submitted to [email protected] to be placed in or corrected in the next published guide. To obtain additional copies, contact Dubuque County Early Childhood at 563-588-1620. Arts • Before-and-After-School Program ARTS Matter Creative Center ................ 556-0117 Academy of Ballet/Dubuque City 140 E. 9th St., Dbq 52001 Youth Ballet (DCYB) ................... 583-2047 www.mattercreative.center 2085 Mullin Rd., Dbq 52001 E-mail: [email protected] www.balletdubuque.com • Art classes, pottery painting, building lab, E-mail: [email protected] and birthday parties. • Studios located in the Grand Opera House. • Open to all ages and abilities. • Classical ballet training for ages 6-adult. • Beginner through advanced classes. Michaels Arts & Crafts ................. 584-0339 • Professionally trained staff. 2455 NW Arterial, Dbq 52002 • Performance opportunities available. www.michaels.com Dubuque Museum of Art ............. 557-1851 BEFORE-/AFTER- 701 Locust St., Dbq 52001 SCHOOL PROGRAMS www.dbqart.com After-School Care ......................... 556-3371 • Offers traveling art exhibitions and art class- Offered by Dubuque Community YMCA/YWCA es for adults and children. At various locations • Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 1-4 p.m., closed holi- After-School Tutoring ................... 583-1729 days and Mondays. Offered by Westminster Church 2155 University Ave., Dbq 52001 Hobby Lobby Creative Center ...... 557-0680 • Offered to students from Irving School grades 3-5. 3925 Dodge St., Dbq 52002 • Academic homework help, snacks, and games. • Hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; closed Sundays. 2 Dubuque County Family Resource Guide Before-and-After-School Program • Birthday Parties • Camps Before- and After-School • Weekly summer camp sessions, winter Programs at St. Mark Youth respite weekends, Camp Bee-A-Friend day Enrichment ................................... 582-6211 camps (for children on the Autism Spectrum 1201 Locust St., Dbq 52001 and typical developing children) are www.stmarkyouthenrichment.org available. • Located at various elementary schools on • Camper to counselor ratio is 3 to 1 and 1 to Monday through Friday on regularly sched- 1 when needed. uled school days. • Nursing services available 24 hours daily • Academic, themed-based program providing during camp session. homework help, reading and math instruc- tion, character building, and more. Capri College ............................... 588-2379 • Includes nutritious snack or meal. Capri Camp for Kids • All programs have certified teachers provid- 395 Main St., Dbq 52001 ing the instruction. Dubuque Community BIRTHDAY PARTIES YMCA/YWCA Camps ................... 556-3371 Fun-N-Games Company ............... 581-4589 35 N. Booth St., Dbq 52001 Bob Slattery www.dubuquey.org • Unique entertainment solutions for schools, E-mail: [email protected] corporate events, picnics, and more. Dubuque Humane Society Happy Joe’s .................................. 556-0820 Kids ‘N Critters Camp .................. 582-6766 855 Century Dr., Dbq 52002 4242 Chavenelle Rd., Dbq 52002 • Dine-in and carry-out pizza. Voted best in www.dbqhumane.org the tri-state last 15 years. • Offered to kids in 4th to 6th grade. • Offers fun birthday party packages for all • Kicks into gear every year during the ages with free sundae. Call for details. summer. • The Kids & Companions Club is a free club LT Amusements ............................ 584-9142 offered to kids under age 12. Meets the 1st 13306 Harvest Moon Ridge, Sherrill 52073 Saturday at 11 a.m. www.ltamusements.com Girl Scouts Camps ....................... 583-9169 McDonalds PlayPlace ................... 583-8286 2644 Pennsylvania Ave., Dbq 52001 2250 Flint Hill Dr., Dbq 52003 Loras College All-Sports Camps ... 588-7053 RMB MAGIC ................................ 556-8584 1450 Alta Vista St., Dbq 52004 Bob Beardsley www.lorasallsportscamps.com • Stand-up and walk-around magic/balloon E-mail: [email protected] animals for parties, special occasions, cor- • Instruction in 3 different sports selected from porate events, birthday parties, and magic over 40 sports. Small counselor-to-camper shows. ratios. • Awards based on Christian values and sports- CAMPS manship. Boy Scouts Camp ......................... 556-4343 • 4 one-week sessions in June and July for girls 10601 Military Rd., Dbq 52003 and boys ages 7-14. www.scoutsiowa.com • A fun-filled, life-changing adventure. Camp Albrecht Acres ................... 552-1771 NICC Kids on Campus ... 557-8271 ext. 247 14837 Sherrill Rd., Sherrill 52073 .............................1-888-642-2338 ext. 247 www.albrechtacres.org Town Clock Center for Professional Development E-mail: [email protected] 680 Main St., Dbq 52001 • Nestled on 40 acres of wooded land, Camp Albrecht Acres is a private, not-for-profit organization that serves individuals with special needs. Dubuque County Family Resource Guide 3 Camps • Child Care & PreSchools Summer Camps ............................ 582-6211 • Activities are designed to nourish love of At St. Mark Youth Enrichment nature, creativity, respectful interaction, 1201 Locust St., Dbq 52001 self-motivation, and self-discipline. www.stmarkyouthenrichment.org • Monday-Friday from 12-4 p.m.; 5-week pro- Dubuque Chapter of the Iowa gram. Located at St. Mark Youth Enrichment. Family Child Care Association...... 556-5054 • Begins with a nutritious meal. E-mail: [email protected] • Designed to help students retain what they • Offers a variety of educational programs with have learned during the school year. Theme- social meetings where providers can share based instruction and enrichment activities; ideas/problems and help to create solutions. fun-filled field trips. • Membership is open to all interested in quality child care. University of Dubuque • Meet every 3rd Monday at Finley Hospital. For Kids ........................................ 589-3221 • Affiliate of the Iowa Family Child Care 2000 University Ave., Dbq 52001 Association. Dubuque Child Care LLC ............. 556-0943 CHILD CARE & PRESCHOOLS 3100 Cedar Crest Rdg., Ste 5, Dbq 52003 ABC Learning Childhood Center .. 583-6654 15 Nightengale Ln., Dbq 52003 Dubuque Community • ABC Learning is a loving Christian early Preschools ................................... 552-5879 childhood facility that strives to provide www.dubuque.k12.ia.us/preschool/index.html a safe and nurturing environment, which • 4-year-old voluntary preschool program. allows children to explore and discover new • Free to children who are 4 by Sept. 15. possibilities while acquiring knowledge. • Visit web site for complete list of participat- • Care for children age 6 weeks-12 years. ing preschools. • Transportation available to certain schools. • Open Monday through Friday; Saturday by Dubuque Community YMCA/YWCA availability. Preschool and Child Care ............ 556-3371 35 N. Booth St., Dbq 52001 Aquin’s Little Angels ..............563-852-7020 • Licensed child care for children 6 weeks to 4th Ave. NW, Cascade 52033 12 years. Programs in 13 schools and 3 full-day programs. Aquin Preschool ....................563-852-5277 • Y Creative Learning Center is an on-site 608 3rd Ave. NW, Cascade 52033 program at the Y. Provides care for children 3-5 years of age. A preschool program is Child Care Resource & Referral ... 557-1628 conducted daily with wrap-around child care Referral Line ......................1-855-299-0499 available. 2728 Asbury Rd., Ste 215, Dbq 52001 • Finley/Dubuque Community YMCA/YWCA • Provides free child care referrals for parents Child Care Center is located adjacent to seeking child care and preschool scholar- Finley Hospital; this program provides full- ships. day infant through kindergarten child care. • Free or low-cost educational opportunities • School-Age Child Care provides before- and for child care professionals
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