2019–2020Dubuque County Family Resource Guide 1 2 Dubuque County Family Resource Guide Table of Contents Arts ..................................................3 Free/Reduced Price Meals ............18 Before-/After-School Programs .......3 Health Care/Safety Programs........19 Bereavement/Grief ..........................4 Housing–Permanent/Rental/Rehab 22 Birthday Parties ...............................4 Housing–Temporary Shelters ........23 Camps .............................................4 Libraries .........................................24 Child Care & Preschools .................6 Music .............................................24 Clothing & Household Items ............9 Photography ..................................25 Counseling Services/Support Groups 10 Schools–Public & Private ..............25 Cultural Opportunities ....................13 Shopping .......................................27 Dental Services .............................13 Sports/Recreation ..........................28 Educational Opportunities .............14 Theatre Arts ...................................30 Emergency Information .................15 Transportation Services .................31 Financial Assistance ......................16 Volunteer Opportunities .................31 Food Programs ..............................17 Youth Activities & Attractions .........32 This guide contains information from companies/organizations that offer family services in the Dubuque County area. Inclusion does not indicate endorsement of any listing. The Kids Expo Team and sponsors cannot be responsible for errors/omissions of any kind. Submit changes or new listings to dcearlychild@ gmail.com. To request this guide, contact Dubuque County Early Childhood at (563) 588-1620. Arts • Before-/After-School Programs ARTS Michaels Arts & Crafts ............ 584-0339 Academy of Ballet/Dubuque City 2455 NW Arterial, Dbq 52002 Youth Ballet (DCYB) .................583-2047 www.michaels.com 2085 Mullin Rd., Dbq 52001 www.balletdubuque.com BEFORE-/AFTER- E-mail: [email protected] SCHOOL PROGRAMS • Classical ballet training for ages 6-adult with beginner through advanced classes. After-School Care .....................556-3371 • Offered by Dubuque Community YMCA/ Creative Adventure Lab ...........607-5366 YWCA at various locations. 210 Jones St., Dbq 52001 www.creativeadventurelab.org Before- and After-School Programs • Fun, skill-building activities for the whole At St. Mark Youth Enrichment . 582- 6211 family, all designed to spark creative thinking. 1201 Locust St., Dbq 52001 Visit to design, build, climb, paint, and explore. www.stmarkyouthenrichment.org • Located at various elementary schools on Dubuque Museum of Art ...........557-1851 Monday to Friday on regularly scheduled 701 Locust St., Dbq 52001 school days with homework help, instruction, www.dbqart.com snacks, and more. • Offers traveling art exhibitions and art classes for adults and children. Leadership Enrichment After-School Program (LEAP) ........................ 552-3130 .557-0680 Hobby Lobby Creative Center 210 Jones St., Dbq 52001 3925 Dodge St., Dbq 52002 www.dbqschools.org/district/programs/ • Hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; closed Sundays. leadership-enrichment-school-programs-leap Dubuque County Family Resource Guide 3 Bereavement/Grief • Birthday Parties • Camps BEREAVEMENT/GRIEF Happy Joe’s ............................... 556-0820 855 Century Dr., Dbq 52002 Angel Wings Support Group ... 590-3681 • Dine-in and carry-out pizza plus fun birthday At Resources Unite, 1900 JFK Rd., Dbq 52002 party packages for all ages with free sundae. • Support group for the loss of a child; spend time with others experiencing a similar loss. McDonald’s PlayPlace .............. 583-8286 Meets on 1st Wednesday of every month from 2250 Flint Hill Dr., Dbq 52003 7-9 p.m. RMB MAGIC ............................... 556-8584 Compassionate Friends Support Bob Beardsley Group .......................................... 590-2292 • Stand-up and walk-around magic/balloon At Mercy Medical Center, Conf. Rm 1B animals for parties and special occasions. 250 Mercy Dr., Dbq 52001 • Support group for loss of a loved one. Meets CAMPS on 4th Tuesday of every month from 7-8:30 p.m. Boy Scouts Camp ..................... 556-4343 10601 Military Rd., Dbq 52003 Leonard Funeral Home & www.scoutsiowa.org Crematory .................................. 556-6788 Camp Albrecht Acres ............... 552-1771 2595 Rockdale Rd., Dbq 52003 14837 Sherrill Rd., Sherrill 52073 www.albrechtacres.org Mount Olivet Cemetery ............ 582-7392 E-mail: [email protected] 10566 Military Rd., Dbq 52003 • Weekly summer camps for individuals with special needs and winter respite weekends. SHARE Support Group and Resource Library ........................................ 589-9599 Capri College ............................. 588-2379 At Mercy Medical Center Capri Camp for Kids 250 Mercy Dr., Dbq 52001 395 Main St., Dbq 52001 • Support group for loss due to miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death. Meets on 2nd Dubuque Community Wednesday of each month from 7:30-9 p.m. YMCA/YWCA Camps ................ 556-3371 Also has books available for check-out. 35 N. Booth St., Dbq 52001 www.dubuquey.org Star Legacy Foundation - Iowa E-mail: [email protected] Chapter .................952-715-7731, ext. 722 www.starlegacyfoundation.org Dubuque Humane Society E-mail: [email protected] Kids ‘N Critters Camp .............. 582-6766 • Provides free support services to families who 4242 Chavenelle Rd., Dbq 52002 have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or www.dbqhumane.org neonatal loss. Based out of Dubuque, the Iowa • Camps offered to kids in 4th to 6th grades chapter meets on 3rd Tuesday of each month. during the summer. Also offers online support groups. Girl Scouts Camps.................... 583-9169 Threshold Singers .............515-451-2291 2644 Pennsylvania Ave., Dbq 52001 E-mail: [email protected] • A group who sing songs of comfort/healing for Loras College All-Sports Camps ........... those experiencing birth, death, illness, joy, .....................................................588-7053 grief, or transition. Will sing for 15-20 minutes 1450 Alta Vista St., Dbq 52001 locally at no charge. www.lorasallsportscamps.com • Instruction in 3 different sports with sessions in BIRTHDAY PARTIES June and July for girls and boys ages 7-14. Fun-N-Games Company ........... 581-4589 . 557-8271, ext. 380 Bob Slattery NICC Kids on Campus • Unique entertainment solutions for schools, 1-888-642-2338 corporate events, picnics, and more. 8342 NICC Dr., Peosta 52068 4 Dubuque County Family Resource Guide Dubuque County Family Resource Guide 5 Camps • Child Care & Preschools St. Mark Youth Enrichment Summer Dubuque Community YMCA/YWCA Camps ......................................... 582-6211 Child Care/Y Creative Learning . 556-3371 1201 Locust St., Dbq 52001 35 N. Booth St., Dbq 52001 www.stmarkyouthenrichment.org • Licensed child care for children 3-5 years old, • Offered Monday-Friday with a nutritious meal including free 4-year-old preschool. Preschool and theme-based instruction, enrichment with wrap-around child care is available. activities, and fun field trips. Dubuque Montessori School ..... 556-5101 University of Dubuque 2605 Pennsylvania Ave., Dbq 52001 for Kids ....................................... 589-3000 www.dubuquemontessori.org 2000 University Ave., Dbq 52001 E-mail: [email protected] www.dbq.edu/udforkids • Offering preschool and kindergarten programs for children ages 2-6. Utilizes the Montessori philosophy to provide enriching developmental CHILD CARE & PRESCHOOLS experiences where children are free to play and learn at their own pace in areas ABC Learning Early Childhood of practical life, sensorial, math, science, Center.......................................... 583-6654 language, geography, culture, art, music, and 15 Nightengale Ln., Dbq 52003 movement. • Provides a safe and nurturing environment, Early Learners Child Development so children can explore new possibilities while acquiring knowledge. Care for children ages 6 Centers weeks-12 years and transportation available to 3495 Windsor Ave., Dbq 52001 ...........583-3501 certain schools. 610 Duggan Dr., Dbq 52003 ................556-8160 Aquin’s Little Angels Early Childhood Finley/Dubuque Community YMCA/YWCA Child Care Center ........................... 589-2640 and Preschool ......................563-852-7020 300 N. Grandview Ave., Dbq 52001 210 Grant St., Cascade 52033 • Licensed child care for children 6 weeks to 4 Child Care Resource & Referral . 557-1628 years. Infant, toddler, and preschool programs Referral Line .....................1-855-CHILD-01 with wrap-around child care is available. 2728 Asbury Rd., Ste 215, Dbq 52001 Frog Hollow Kids Campus ......... 582-2200 • Supports quality child care by helping families 5005 Asbury Rd., Dbq 52002 select providers who meet their needs. Also • A full-day preschool, nurturing and educating offers on-site consultation and educational children from 6 weeks to 12 years. Quality, opportunities to preschools, child care centers, child-driven program is directed by experienced and home providers. Preschool scholarship and educated teachers equipped with available to families who meet income exceptional resources and a constantly qualifications. evolving program. Cool School ................................ 556-3371 Grand View Child Development 35 N. Booth St.., Dbq 52001 Center.......................................... 582-1125 • Supports