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Camp Artful Potter Fun summer classes in 9 Classes both clay and pottery painting. Clay classes Introduction to include: July 1— Piggy Fencing: All three Bank, July 7— Seascape blades Plaque, July 14 — Three classes per month Animal Mask, July (one class a week) for an 21— Balloon Animal, hour and a half where July 28 — Hanging you are introduced to Leaf Plaque. Pottery all three weapons, one painting includes: weapon each class day. July 2 — Hamburger This is an ongoing class Bank, July 9 — Fish so you may start any Plate, July 16 — Kitty Monday. Box, July 23 — Savings When: Monday nights, Jar, July 30 — Leaf plate 7:00-8:30pm When: Clay classes: Where: Red Rock Wednesdays 1-3pm, Fencing Center, 5275 S. Pottery painting: Fridays Arville St., Suite #332, 1-3pm Las Vegas, NV 89118 Where: The Artful Ages 5 & up Potter, 2351 N. Rainbow, Both Youth and Adult Suite 102, Las Vegas, classes. NV 89108(Summerlin), Cost: $75(for 3 classes) 8826 S. Eastern, Suite You will need to bring 114, Las Vegas, NV sneakers (no sandals), 89123(Green Valley long pants (jeans are Ages 5 & up OK), t-shirt and a water Cost: $20 per class; bottle. We provide Reservations required. all necessary fencing Artfulpotter.com equipment and fencing 702-966-6300(GV), 702- blades. 638-1775 (Summerlin) 702-222-1901 Redrockfencingcenter. Crafts for Kids: com Lakeshore Learning Make a different craft Chess4Kids each week: The younger set can July 3 — Patriotic learn to play the Drum, July 10 — ultimate game of Summer Memory strategy with peers Keeper, July 17—

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When: Ongoing each the Navy. Learn about will feature songs Tuesday and Thursday, their uniforms, the and folktales, fact and 9:15am-9:45am inside of ships, and the fiction. Maze Mania Maze Mania is the third Where: Gymcats, 440 S. important part the Navy When: Tuesday, July 20, featured exhibition to open Parkson Rd., Henderson, plays in keeping us safe. 10:30 am and 2:00pm coming to at Lied Discovery Children’s NV 89011 When: Thursday, July Where: Centennial Museum this year. The Ages 0 – 1 15, 1:30-2:30pm Hills Library(at 10:30), museum’s new entrance, Cost: Free Where: Green Valley 6711 N. Buffalo Dr., Lied Discovery 702-566-1414 Library, 2797 N. Green Las Vegas, NV 89131 opened in the fall of 2009, Gymcats.com Valley Pkwy, Henderson, and West Charleston Children’s allowed for expanded exhibit NV 89014 Library(at 2:00), 6301 space in the Donor Gallery, Preschool Playdate— Ages 5 – 12 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Museum where Little Builders has been Bounce U Mypubliclibrary.com Vegas, NV 89146 on display from January 30 The very best way to 702-207-4262 Ages 6 – 11 encourage napping is Cost: Free Lied Discovery Children’s through May 9. Growing Up an hour of bouncing! (702) 507-6100, (702) Museum has another fun, with The Berenstain Bears Parents and non- m Storytimes 507-3940 interactive exhibition for is also on display in the walking children free Lvccld.org Southern Nevada children Cultural Gallery from through with preschooler paid Ocean of Fun Puppet September 12. admission. Show Summer Luau Party and families. Maze Mania, When: Tuesdays Join your friends at the Aloha! Join us for created by Catawba Science & Fridays, library for a spectacular tropical stories, Center, challenges visitors Lied Discovery Children’s 10:10am-11:25am puppet show. We’ll have activities and snacks as with exciting mazes of Museum is located at 833 Where: Bounce U of music, stories and lots children participate in a varying types and levels of Las Vegas Blvd. North in Hendserson, 1000 of laughs. Hawaiian luau. downtown Las Vegas and Stephanie Place, Suite When: Wednesday, July When: July 24, 1:30- difficulty. It will be on display 14, Henderson, NV 7, 6pm 2:30pm in the Donor Gallery until features over 100 interactive 89014 Where: West Las Vegas Where: Green Valley September 12. exhibits based on science, art Ages preschool Library, 951 W. Lake Library, 2797 N. Green and culture for children and Cost:$7 per child; Mead Blvd., Las Vegas, Valley Pkwy, Henderson, Maze Mania provides families. In 2010, the museum 5-bounce pass $30 NV 89106 NV 89014 is celebrating 20 years of 702-735-JUMP(5867) Ages 0 – 6 Ages 6 – 12 users with an immersive BounceU.com Cost: Free Cost: Free and positively puzzling educating and inspiring Las (702) 507-3980 702-207-4260 OPT 3 experience, including a 680- Vegas. For more information, Anchors Away With Lvccld.org Mypubliclibrary.com foot fabric banner maze, a visit www.ldcm.org or call the Navy Mypubliclibrary.com rope maze strung between (702) 382-3445. Anchors Away! Ever Mad Science wondered what it is like Fluid Words of Wonder Be blinded by science six poles, a labyrinth, and a to be in the Navy and Come and experience with this amazing, build-your-own-maze activity, live on a huge ship? wacky interactive energetic and among others. Join us as Petty Officer stories as told by interactive show! It’s a Buchanan shares stories animated storyteller Jim scientific concoction and tells all about the Cogan. This 45-minute of learning and fun for adventures of being in engaging program ages 6 and older.

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When: Saturday, July The annual patriotic Cost: $5 for adults and When: Sunday, July 4, First Friday Through immersive 24, 11am-noon parade begins at $2 for children ages 6 dusk First Friday is an environments and Where: Summerlin Hillpointe Road and and older. Children ages Where: Primm, NV (I-15 ongoing arts, hands-on learning Library, 1771 Inner Hills Center Drive and 5 and under are free. at Nevada/California entertainment, and activities, Growing Up Circle Dr. travels south toward Family Pack tickets for border) social block party held with The Berenstain Las Vegas, NV 89134 the Village Center Circle $12 will be available for Ages All the first Friday of each Bears transports Ages 6 – 11 before heading west on families with two adults Cost: Free month in the Las Vegas children and families (702) 507-3860 Trailwood Drive. and a maximum of four Arts District. Enjoy cool into Bear Country Lvccld.org When: Saturday, July 3, children. Summer Midway local art, live music and and promotes the life 9 a.m. Carnival street performances at lessons explored in the Pirate Party Where: Summerlin City of Henderson Can you believe you’re this monthly cultural Berenstain books. Ahoy there mateys! Ages All Fourth of July midway through event. Come to the Gibson Cost: Free Celebration and the summer reading When: Friday, July 2, 6 When: Ongoing Library for some (702) 341-5500 Fireworks Show program already? pm – 10 pm through September 12, pirate fun! There will Celebrate Celebrate your success Where: Arts District, 9am-4pm Tuesday— be stories, games and 62nd Annual Boulder Independence Day with with a summer carnival Downtown Las Vegas Sunday. Closed other stuff too. Be sure City Damboree great live entertainment of midway games! Ages All Mondays. you register, space is Festivities begin with on three different stages Indoor and outdoor Cost: Free admission Where: 833 Las Vegas limited. the Rotary pancake and the time honored activities will be Firstfriday-lasvegas.org Blvd. North, Las Vegas, When: Saturday, July breakfast at 7 a.m. July traditional fireworks included in this water- 89101 31, 11am-noon 3 at Bicentennial Park display. Additionally, themed event to help Ages All Where: Gibson Library, followed by the families will have you keep cool in the  Music Cost: Museum 280 S. Water St., parade at 9. There will the opportunity to summer heat! admission $7.50 per Henderson, NV 89015 be midway booths, indulge in a variety When: Wednesday, July Nevada Old Time child; $8.50 per adult Ages 6 – 11 food, drink and games of food and beverage 7, 4:30-6pm Fiddlers Jam 702-382-KIDS(5437) Cost: Free from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at options while the Where: Green Valley Listen to great music Lcdm.org (702) 565-8402 Broadbent children are entertained Library, 2797 North performed by the Mypubliclibrary.com Park and a patriotic by an assortment Green Valley Parkway, Nevada Old Time Natural History concert at 7 p.m. of fun activities Henderson, NV 89014 Fiddlers Association! Museum—Weekend Festivities begin again including a rock wall, Ages 3 – 12 When: Wednesday, July Science jgk Events at 6 p.m. July 4 at dunk tank, bounce Cost: Free 28, 6:30-9:00pm Ancient Science! Veteran’s Memorial Park house and more. Mypubliclibrary.com Where: Gibson Library, Science ideas have Annual Night of Fire with a fireworks show at The Independence 702-207-4260 (OPT 3) 280 South Water Street, come from all over the This event will kick off the park at 9 p.m. Day celebration will Henderson, NV 89015- world and from many the holiday weekend When: Saturday and culminate with a Business & Shopping 7227 different civilizations & with NASCAR Metro Sunday, July 3 & 4 spectacular fireworks Expo Ages All cultures. Advances in PCS Super Late Models, Where: Boulder City display from atop City Stop by for one stop Cost: Free science & technology USAC Focus Ages All Hall. shopping from some of Mypubliclibrary.com have helped shape Midgets, SMRA Cost: Free for most Complimentary shuttle the best boutique type (702) 565-8402 human history since Supermodifieds, events service will be provided merchandisers in Las humans developed Bandoleros, Jet Car Bcnv.org from Morrell Park, Vegas. tools and planted Burn, Chargers, located at 500 Harris When: Saturday, July „ Museums crops. Activities include Bombers and Thunder Red, White & Tunes Street, beginning at 17, 11am-4pm watching how glue is Roadsters. Kick-off your 5 p.m. Only handicap Where: Hilton Garden Lied’s Discovery made, making your own Food/drink specials Independence Day parking will be available Inn, 1340 West Warm Children’s Museum— papyrus and learning include $1 hot dogs, $1 weekend with family- on-site. Springs Rd, Henderson, Growing Up with The about magnifying soda and $1 beer. There friendly fun and When: Sunday, July 4, NV Berenstain Bears lenses. will also be a fireworks patriotic music as the 6 p.m. Cost: Free show. Springs Preserve hosts Where: Henderson SimplyShoppingLV@ When: Thursday, July 1, Red, White and Tunes, Events Plaza in the gmail.com 6-11 pm featuring a performance Water Street District Where: Las Vegas Motor by the UNLV Ages All Speedway Community Band and Cost: Admission and † Ages All barbershop/a cappella parking is free. Some Fine Arts Cost: Tickets $15 quartet Ready or Not. activities may require general admission, $5 Guests are encouraged paid admission. Nevada Watercolor for children. Family four- to bring their own Society Spring Show pack also available. small folding chairs to Primm Valley Casino The Springs Preserve the event. Ice cream, Resorts Fourth of July is proud to present the Las Vegas 51s vs. snow cones, hot dogs Fireworks Display Nevada Watercolor Reno Aces Game & and other summertime Primm Valley Casino Society’s Spring Show. Fireworks goodies will be Resorts is asking you to The semi-annual juried When: July 2 & 3, 7:05 available for purchase. join them in ringing in show will highlight pm Please note: There will this 4th of July with a some of the area’s best Where: Cashman Field, be no fireworks show at bang! With a watercolor work. 850 Las Vegas Blvd this event. $40,000 fireworks When: Through July 5, North (at Washington) When: Saturday, July 3, display, they plan on 10am-6pm daily Ages All 8:00-10:00pm lighting up the open Where: Springs Cost: Tickets are $9-$14. Where: Springs desert sky at Stateline at Preserve, 333 S. Valley Fireworks immediately Preserve, Crossroads dusk! Additionally, View Blvd. following the game. Commons from noon to 4pm Ages All (702) 798-7825 Amphitheater on July 4th, Nevada Cost: Admission Free Ages All residents can enjoy all for members. General Summerlin Annual rides at Primm Valley admission: Adults $9.95, Patriotic Parade free of charge! Children 5-17 $4.95, Under 5 Free

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When: Ongoing Green, adjacent to Where: Springs Where: Planetarium When: Ongoing usually only found in Saturdays at 11:15 and Whole Foods Market Preserve, 333 S. Valley and Observatory, 3200 starting June 5, each elite and club level 1:15, Sundays at 1:15 and The Carousel. View Blvd. at US 95 E. Cheyenne Ave., North Saturday at 3:30pm, no programs. Where: 900 North Las Guests are encouraged Ages All Las Vegas, NV 89030 late seating When: Thursdays and Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, to bring blankets Cost: $2 members, $3 Ages Grade 3 & Up Where: Planetarium Fridays from 6:00pm to NV 89101 to sit on, and picnic all others Cost: General admission and Observatory, 3200 8:00pm, and Saturdays Ages All baskets with snacks to (702) 822-7786 $6, Children under E. Cheyenne Ave., North 10:00am to 12:00pm. Cost: $10 Adults, $8 enjoy. Complimentary Springspreserve.org 12 $4 Las Vegas, NV 89030 Where: 24Hour Fitness Seniors, $5 children popcorn is provided. Csn.edu/planetarium Ages 5 & up Club in Silverado Ranch. ages 3-11, Free Children When: Each Friday Planetarium: Cost: General admission Cost: $30 a month 2 and under and Saturday evening Black Holes Planetarium: The Little $6, Children under for individuals, $40 a 702-384-3466 starting at 8pm They lurk in the universe Star That Could 12 $4 month for 2 kids, and Lvnhm.org Where: The District at like cosmic dragons, In this delightful Csn.edu/planetarium $60 a month for 3 or Green Valley Ranch, unseen voids with the fantasy, a “Little Star” more household family Located on the east side energy of a million wants to discover who Ends of the Earth: (702) 967-0468 E Movies of Green Valley Parkway, suns. They can devour he is; he travels around Polar Bears to juniorathleticsinc.org at I-215 in Henderson, NV entire stars, and once the universe, questing Penguins Summer Splash Ages All in their grasp, nothing, for a name and a family Relive polar expeditions Henderson Youth Movie—Finding Nemo Cost: Free not even light, can of planets to call his through the eyes of Soccer Sign Ups Join us for a showing Thedistrictatgvr.com/ escape. Few mysteries own. Along the way he great explorers, walk The City’s youth soccer of a classic G-rated OutdoorPicShow.php in the universe have the meets many different and slide like a penguin, program is designed Pixar film. Bring your power and awe of the stars, and learns what learn why polar bears to deliver world-class blankets and snacks and Movies in the Square black hole. 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14 | ParentsGuideLV.com | June 2010 their child in a competition and focus on what went wrong. This Strive for Progress not puts an emphasis on results instead of progress. In school, sports, or in your job, you should focus on the progress you or others perfection make and not just the results at any particular time. There will be ups and downs in life and sometimes you cannot see far enough ahead to predict how much progress you or your child will make, By Cassie Rice so incremental progress and short term smaller goals are necessary. If a child or parent has the overzealous goal of perfection, Perfection sounds like a worthy goal for parents or kids to they will impinge progress by focusing too much on not reaching work towards or try to achieve, but in reality, it can sometimes the perfection instead of the incremental progress, which will get do more harm than good. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t strive you a lot closer to your goals. to improve, strive to better yourself, strive to be smarter, more I urge parents to look for signs of perfectionism in your young efficient, stronger, healthier etc. But perfection is usually an unat- children and do everything you can to teach your child that mis- tainable goal that can put a quick halt to progress. takes are great learning experiences, are necessary and WILL Kids are works in progress and our society tends to idolize and happen. If you don’t deal well with things going wrong, then your admire the best in sports, arts or professionals, which can put an kids will have a hard time dealing with mistakes. If you lose it overly strong importance on reaching the very top. This, along when things are not going the way you want them to, they will with the inevitable mistakes that are made in learning, can lead learn this behavior as well. Help your child re-focus their perfec- to making perfection the enemy of progress, making the goal of tionism towards incremental progress and small improvements perfection too difficult so why try at all? instead of just their ultimate goal because with this life skill they Some kids and parents in an effort to strive towards perfec- WILL do great things in life. tion will focus on the problems or mistakes and making these a negative. It is so important that kids and parents understand Cassie Rice is the owner of Gymcats in Henderson and a regular that mistakes are the best way to learn, improve or progress and contributor to ParentGuide of Las Vegas. She was an All-American MUST occur. Allow yourself mistakes and help your child accept gymnast at the University of Oklahoma and has been to the Summer and embrace mistakes as a necessary part of learning. Olympics twice as a coach. This article originally appeared in the March Several athletes I coach focus on what they have done wrong 2010 issue of PGLV. and not on the progress being made and a lot of parents watch

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ParentsGuide | 15 Self-esteem as a Generator The early years. From your baby’s first steps, to the progression out of diapers, to the learning of the alphabet, the years before of Academic Achievement kindergarten are full of challenges. Children who are generously praised for these accomplishments internalize the message that By Dr. Raymond J. Huntington “I’m smart” and develop a sense of capability and a desire to learn and do more. Children tend to respond very well to positive rein- If your child is a good student with a “can-do” attitude about forcement during these early years, so it’s important to catch your life, you probably believe he has a healthy level of self-esteem. But son or daughter “being good” and praise that behavior. Building what came first – the confidence that she would do well in school, self-esteem in the home will instill self-confidence as he or she or confidence borne by the fact that he is doing well? heads off to school.

It’s a surprisingly complicated question that’s at the heart of a Elementary school. As your child moves through the later decades-long debate about the role, origins and outcomes of self- grades of elementary school, being well-organized, cooperating esteem as factor of success in school and in life. If you were born with others and doing neat and careful work will all have a direct at a time when people actually said things like “children should be impact on academic success. For this reason, you should nurture – seen and not heard,” you probably had to earn a good report card and glowing praise from your teacher before your mom or dad congratulated you on your academic brilliance. If you came into Building self-esteem in the home will instill the world a little later, the notions of popular culture may have self-confidence as he or she heads off to school. led your folks to shower you with compliments at every opportunity because they thought you could only achieve success if you believed very strongly in your ability to attain it. and praise – your child’s willingness to keep his bedroom tidy and For most children, today’s winning formula is a blend of both his ability to overcome conflicts with brothers, sisters and neigh- perspectives. Here are some tips for building the kind of confi- borhood rivals. Sitting down and carefully reviewing homework dence your child needs to succeed academically – and for appro- will send the message that accuracy and neatness are valued, and priately acknowledging progress along the way: will help your child build the kind of confidence that comes with well-presented work.

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16 | ParentsGuideLV.com | June 2010 Middle school. In middle school, your child will face increas- Secondary school. From the first romantic break-up, to not ingly complicated academic challenges while grappling with peer making the soccer team, to losing a part in the school play, the pressure, mood swings and a growing desire for independence. teen years can wreak havoc on your son or daughter’s self-image. Middle school is also a critical academic juncture for students These types of disappointments can easily fray your child’s sense who are struggling – a time when many basically give up on their of connection to the school and spill over into a defeatist attitude dreams of graduation and higher education. about his or her studies. One of the best ways to help your child get past these disap- Help your child discover special talents that can boost self- pointments is to continually reinforce the understanding that esteem by taking advantage of extra-curricular opportunities “there really is life after high school.” Talk with your child about through the school or your community. And pay special attention your own setbacks and how you overcame them and discuss the to test scores and report cards for any signs that your child is fall- many reasons why your child should feel good about his or her ing behind. capabilities. Make your own list of your son or daughter’s talents and look for frequent occasions to mention and strengthen them.

Remember also that real accomplishment is usually the surest route to real self-esteem. With this in mind, you should help your child engage in positive activities in and out of school. Volunteer- ing to serve others in your community will give your child a sense of well-being, and so will working hard to meet higher academic goals. Once your child has a restored faith in the future, it will be easier to get back to the books and concentrate on being a good student – which will build the kind of well-deserved self-esteem that will carry over to success in college and in life.

Dr. Raymond J. Huntington and his wife Eileen Huntington are co-founders of Huntington Learning Center. He is also a regular contributor to ParentsGuide of Las Vegas.

ParentsGuide | 17 Temperament and that Fiery Determination

By Jincy Dean

Do you ever wonder why children do what they do? Does it surprise you that your child reacts differently to the same situation than another child? And isn’t it amazing that children with the same parents can be so different?!

Each person sees and responds to the world in a unique way. Many specialists from philosophers to psychologists have spent hundreds of years trying to understand the most complex riddle imaginable ~ the human being.

How about the fiery determined self-willed child? There are some children who always want to have their own way. They push and pull and do everything in their power to have things be the way they want it to be. Hence the label strong-willed children! As infants they may scream and yell when they are not held constantly. Some children seem to control their parents from the very beginning. The parents are not in charge of the home, the children are.

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18 | ParentsGuideLV.com | June 2010 Torino Ranch to Host Summer Camps for Critically Ill Children

The Torino Foundation will once again host its annual summer camps for kids at Torino Ranch. Located in the Spring Mountain National Recreation Area, approximately 30 miles west of Las Vegas, the Ranch is home to several summer camp programs for critically ill and at-risk children.

Torino Ranch is hosting six non-profit organization camp programs that focus on the care and wellbeing of Southern Nevada children. Each three- to five-day camp program is designed to let children leave behind the worries of their regimented treatments and diagnoses, and embrace the joys of summer camp in a medi- cally supervised, safe and loving environment.

Each camp offers all of the activities typically associated with summer camp – arts and crafts, drama, dance lessons, talent shows and other activities – along with the opportunity to enjoy water activities in the spring-fed lake, outdoor activities on the pristine grounds, and performances at the amphitheater. “All of the camp part- ners work extremely hard to find ways to make the camp experience memo- • • rable and motivating for kids,” said Birthday Party Family Activity Summer Fun Torino Foundation Camp Director Kelli Walters. “Our hope is that through these amazing camps, each child finds motivation to lift their spirits and mentors and friends to walk the journey with them.”

Torino Ranch has become the most popular and preferred summer camp destination for many of Southern Nevada’s pre- miere non-profit children’s organizations. More than 600 critically ill and at-risk children ranging in ages from 5 to 17 are expected to attend camps at Torino Ranch this year. Camps scheduled for 2010 include:

• Candelighters – June 24-27, 2010 (www.candlelightersnv.org) • Hemophilia Foundation – July 8-11, 2010 (www.hfnv.org) • Nathan Adelson Hospice – July 16-18, 2010 (www.nah.org) Studio Hours The District at • Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation – July 27-31, 2010 Mon–Sat Green Valley Ranch 11am-9pm 2255 Village Walk (www.nvccf.org) Sunday Drive #133 • American Lung Association – August 6-8, 2010 11am-6pm Henderson, NV 89052 (www.lungnevada.org) • Torino Foundation Camp TLC – August 12-14, 2010 (website coming soon)

For more information on each camp program, go to each of the 702.522.1338 above-mentioned websites, or contact Torino Foundation Camp www.henderson.colormemine.com Director Kelli Walters at 702.258.4474. ParentsGuide | 19 Youth Sports Ato Z

Tarkanian Basketball Academy 2730 S. Rancho, Las Vegas, NV 89102 (702) 871-0096 www.tarkbball.com

Archery Boulder City—Parks and Recreation— Basketball Boulder City Parks & Recreation Pacific Archery Sales Equipment 900 Arizona Street & Shooting Range Boulder City, Nevada 89005 4084 Schiff Drive, (702) 293-9256 Las Vegas Nevada 89103 www.bcnv.org/ParksRecreation/Sports.asp (702) 367-1505 City of North Las Vegas—Parks and Recreation-Basketball Silver Mesa Recreation Center 4025 Allen Lane North Las Vegas, NV 89032 (702) 633-2558 www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com/Departments/ ParksAndRecreation/Sports.shtm

Summerlin National Junior Basketball Baseball Common League 1317 Ventura Hills St, Las Vegas, NV 89144-1237 (702) 804-5254 sense Little League The largest baseball organization in Las Vegas is Little League. There are more PARENTING than two dozen separate little leagues Common Sense Parenting classes in and around Las Vegas. Information for every Las Vegas area Little League can be make a difference. found online at www.ParentsGuideLV.com/ • Lessen children’s problem behavior directory • Improve parent and family satisfaction • Build strong, healthy relationships For a current class schedule, call 702.642.7070. Bowling Saving Children Healing Families®

Strike Zone at Sunset Station—Henderson Leagues (Parent/child and junior) now forming, call (702) 547-PINS (7467) for more information or e-mail your requests to: Basketball [email protected] www.sunsetstation.com/entertainment/ bowling/leagues City of Henderson—Parks and Recreation-Basketball Gold Coast Bowling Center 105 W. Basic Road, Henderson, NV 89015 Boasts one of the largest junior bowling (702) 267-4000 leagues in the area. www.cityofhenderson.com/parks/sports

www.goldcoastcasino.com/things-to-do/ 0909-167 Triple Threat Youth Organization bowling Where: 2550 E. Desert Inn Rd #491, Las Vegas, NV 89121-3611 (702) 391-3093 www.triplethreatyouth.org 20 | ParentsGuideLV.com | June 2010

YouthSports A-Z

The Junior Golf Academy Desert Willow Golf Course JGAgolf. Desert Willow Golf Course 2020 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy. Henderson, NV 89012 702-263-GOLF jgagolf.com Chess Football Golf Wild Horse Junior Golf 2100 Warm Springs Road Chess for Kids The Southern Nevada Youth Sports Henderson , Nevada 89014 lasvegaschessforkids.com Association Tony Lawson (702) 521-6606 (702) 339-6821 Middle School Football League Kerri Clark (702) 595-6015 Location: Valley wide Phone: (702) 727-4584 www.hometeamsonline.com/teams/?u=SNY SA&t=c&s=football&p=home

Southern Nevada Football Conference Pop Warner Location: Valleywide 3330 E. Sunrise #103 Las Vegas, NV 89101 Phone:702-873-4096 Equestrian www.lasvegaspopwarner.com

Foxtail Farm Desert Youth Football League Western: Beginner 6120 W. Tropicana Ave. A16 #277 English: Beginner to Gran Prix Las Vegas, NV 89103 www.FoxtailFarm.net Location: Mostly in Summerlin but some Henderson and Las Vegas Phone: (702) 730-2877 S&F Ranch LLC Gymnastics Licenced Boarding & Training Facility 8545 Log Cabin Way, Las Vegas, NV 89143 Nevada Youth Football League 7380 West Sahara Suite #150 Gymcats (702) 768 -1460 or (702) 768 -538 440 S. Parkson Road [email protected] Las Vegas NV 89117 www.gonyfl.com Henderson, NV 89011 Location: Valleywide Phone: (702) 566-1414 Hunter’s Edge Farm www.gymcats.cpm 7475 Cameron Street Offers fall and spring seasons. Las Vegas, NV 89139 Boulder City—Parks and Recreation Desert Gymcats [email protected] 950 South Cimarron Road (702) 496-2752 —Flag Football Boulder City Parks & Recreation Las Vegas, NV 89145 Telephone: (702) 798-FLIP Leigh Ann’s Riding Academy 900 Arizona Street Boulder City, Nevada 89005 or 702-341-5852 English style riding www.desertgymcats.com Lessons available Tuesdays - Saturday. (702) 293-9256 www.bcnv.org/ParksRecreation/Sports.asp (702) 524-1214 Brown’s Gymnastics—Las Vegas [email protected] National Youth Sports — Diablo Industrial Center Flag and Tackle Football 4544-C West Russell Road Henderson Las Vegas, NV 89118 (702) 454-7863 (702) 257-9009 Las Vegas www.brownsgym.com (702) 233-9553 www.nysonline.org Vitaly Scherbo School of Gymnastics 3250 N. Bronco StLas Vegas, NV 89108 (702) 259-5020 www.vssg.net

Fencing Sasso’s Dance & Gymnastics 1924 Rock Springs Dr. Red Rock Fencing Center Las Vegas, NV 89128 5275 S. Arville St., Suite #332 Phone (702) 228-1340 Las Vegas, NV sassodanceandgym.com/index.html (702) 221-1901 www.RedRockFencingCenter.com Golf Go for it USA 3105 Coleman Street. The Fencing Academy of Nevada North Las Vegas, NV 89032 1220 South Rainbow Boulevard Summerlin Academy of Golf @ Angel Park goforitusa.com Las Vegas, NV Director: Tom Carlson (702) 838-3320 (702) 300-4673 ACADEMY of Gymnastics and Dance www.fencingacademyofnevada.com www.sjga.net 1000 Stephanie Place #1 Henderson, NV 89014 Phone: 702-795-3332 [email protected] www.gymnastics-dance.com

22 | ParentsGuideLV.com | June 2010 YouthSports A-Z

Nevada South Youth Soccer League 5650 W. Charleston Blvd. #13 Las Vegas, NV 89146 (702) 877-2248

Sagebrush Youth Soccer League of Southern Nevada Hockey 6185 So. Pecos Rd. #250 Las Vegas, NV 89120 LV Outlaws (702) 373-4028 9295 W. Flamingo Ave., Suite 130 Las Vegas, NV 89147 Azteca Youth Soccer League www.lvoutlaws.com 2647 Las Vegas Blvd. Suite A North Las Vegas, NV LV Ice cats 89030 Volleyball Adam Kilbourn (702) 639-6000 Youth Hockey Director (702) 245-4821 City of North Las Vegas—Parks and Edge Volleyball Club Contact: [email protected] Recreation—Soccer Girls Volleyball ages Website: www.lvicecats.com Silver Mesa Recreation Center Karissa (702) 326-8363 4025 Allen Lane www.edgevolleyballclub.com Boulder City Parks and Recreation--Floor North Las Vegas, NV 89032 Hockey (702) 633-2558 Las Vegas Volleyball Academy Boulder City Parks & Recreation www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com At Centennial YMC 900 Arizona Street Ages 5 to 18 Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Las Vegas Indoor Soccer Leagues at Las LasVegasVBA.com Phone: (702) 293-9256 Vegas Sports Park Coach Mike (702) 491-6080 Website: www.bcnv.org 1400 N. Rampart Blvd (Summerlin) (702)233-3600 www.iloveindoorsoccer.com

Clark County Indoor Soccer League 3055 S. Valley View Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89102 (702) 228-4625 www.lasvegasindoorsoccer.com Soccer

City of Henderson Youth Soccer Ages: 5 to 18 (702) 267-5717 cityofhenderson.com/parks

Southern Nevada Soccer Association Henderson United Youth Soccer Wrestling Southern Highlands United Youth Soccer 2756 N. Green Valley Parkway #238 Henderson, NV 89014 Green Valley Gators Wrestling Team (702) 568-0400 460 N. Arroyo Grande Blvd www.hendersonsoccer.com Henderson, NV 89014 Ages: U5-U15 [email protected] USYSNV Office: Softball 5650 W. Charleston Blvd. Suite 13 Henderson Wrestling Club Las Vegas, Nevada 89146 702-497-0607 or 702-283-4970 (702) 870-3024 Henderson Girls Softball Association Ages 5 to 18 Southern Nevada Wrestling Association US Youth Soccer www.hgsa-nv.com Youth Wrestling K-8th grade. Region IV Debi Szymanski Email for more info: 5600 W. Spring Mt. Rd #110 (702) 736-9398 [email protected] Las Vegas, NV 89146 Russ Craig (702) 258-8838 (702)682-5537 USYSNV 5650 W. Charleston Blvd. #13 Southwest Softball Las Vegas, NV 89146 [email protected] (702) 870-3024 (702) 301-3193

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Kari Galassi, a working mother of three, used to be one of those phoning-while-driving fanatics. Two activities per day, “I was literally almost always on the phone in the car,” said includes lunch. (Bonnie Springs Galassi, 38. “I’m a multitasking, Type-A personality.” is a full-day activity) That changed after her friend Jodi Brubaker saw an a TV show Our Turn Excursions offers about the dangers of driving while on a cell phone and backed it families a variety of excursions up with statistics. The one that hit home was research showing for kids, and kids at heart, fi lled with fun, safe and that driving while on a cell phone is as bad as driving drunk. educational activities. “The thought that I was doing that horrified me,” Galassi said. We offer excursions Monday She thought of the many mothers she sees talking on the phone through Friday. Kids are while driving cars full of kids. picked up at 9 a.m. and are returned to their parent/ Brubaker suggested putting a “Get off the phone” warning on a guardian at 4 p.m.* Ping-Pong paddle to hold up to cell phone offenders, but Galassi feared that would just create another distraction. Instead, they thought of a variation of the popular “Baby on Board” signs, which attach to car windows.

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ParentsGuide | 27 28 | ParentsGuideLV.com | June 2010 child needs your guidance to manage his or her behavior. (Continued from page 18 ) You are in charge but at no time should the child lose self-esteem in the process. Quietly and firmly use “I statements.” Once they get their way, they are only satisfied for a short period of time, until there is something else they want, and the struggle Use Power Talk: begins anew. The more they get what they want, the more they want. It becomes a vicious cycle. They have a unique ability to Be brief when speaking to the child. Less is truly more you hold out for what they want. They are persistent. Actually, these don’t want the child to tune you out. Be firm. Have your voice children can grow into powerful leaders. They have leadership convey that you mean what you are saying. This takes practice. Be ability in how they manage to control the world around them. clear in what you say. Use simple age-appropriate words that the Yet, unless something is done early on, they will not be kind and child understands. Go to the child when you speak. Do not shout benevolent leaders; they will be dictators who simply want what across the room. It is always a good practice to squat down to the they want when they want it. child’s level to tell the child what you want.

There are two reasons children become strong-willed. One is that they are simply born that way. The second is that children Calm Demeanor: are systematically but unintentionally trained to be strong- willed. This training occurs when families automatically give In order to handle power struggles and strong-willed children, in to children providing them with whatever they want when- it’s important that you are calm. Use deep breaths to calm down. ever they want it. They let children rule the roost. They may do This calm down approach also sets a great example for the child this out of love but it becomes difficult to always meet the child’s to do the same. demands. The goal is to prepare children for life in a positive way. Children should learn how to manage their lives to get through the bumps and grinds. There are a few strategies to help these children grow into their leadership roles—to be wise and caring.

Preventing Power Struggles Freedom within limits-Take Charge!

Caregivers, teachers, and parents, need to take charge. This is very important. Children need boundaries and limits. When they are allowed to do anything they want when-ever they want to do it, it doesn’t promote independence. It instead promotes acting out. They are not ready for unlimited freedom. They need freedom within limits. Have you ever gone to a huge store sale? The store doors open at 7 a.m.

The parking lot is filled with cars and people. The lines wait- ing to get in are huge. People are feeling anxious to get what they want- to be first to find some great bargain. The scene is one of Laugh Together: pushing and shoving. There is NO structure. Sometimes being silly is just the trick for breaking through a power struggle in the making. This is not about laughing at any This is how it is for children. When there is no structure, they child, but simply about bursting forth with joy. It definitely gets feel like they have been let lose in a huge “store” and everything is the attention of the child. at their disposal whenever they want. There are many techniques that can be used with the strong- Set clear limits. Limits help promote safety and security for willed child to defuse any situation. Remember to strive for a children. They eliminate chaos. If you don’t take charge, the child balance of every child’s temperament so they can adapt to any will! Children need to learn that there are rules and that these situation. Know when to let the child win. There is a time in every rules must be followed. They learn to respect limits. child’s life when they need the “wise gift” of an adult who steps back instead of insisting that their needs get met. You will know Don’t Fight: this moment, and it will not feel like “giving in.” or stuffing your feelings,” but an opportunity to build a bond with the child. It’s Instead of trying to gain the upper hand with a strong-willed really not about you losing, but about you gaining as you and the child, acknowledge that it is the way that child is before you child connect. This is not the same as giving in. It’s about choos- respond. It is important not to see the child as an all-power- ing the appropriate times for comforting a child and the times to ful little person who is out to make you miserable. Instead, simply let it go! it is important at all times to realize that this is still a child— a child who is forming patterns that will last a lifetime. The ParentsGuide | 29 Arts & Crafts Birthday Parties

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