Serving Dubuque, Delaware and Jackson Counties Dial 2-1-1 from a landline Dial 1-866-469-2211 from a cell phone Visit www.FirstCallForHelpIowa.org GET CONNECTED GET ANSWERS • Completely confidential • Basic human needs • Available any time (24/7) • Physical and mental • Multilingual assistance health service • Available by phone or • Employment support online • Assistance for older adults and persons with disabilities • Support for children and families A Service of United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States 2 Dubuque County Family Resource Guide Table of Contents Arts ...................................................3 Health Care/Safety Programs ..........19 Before-/After-School Programs ..........3 Housing–Permanent/Rental/Rehab ..23 Birthday Parties .................................4 Housing–Temporary Shelters ..........24 Camps ..............................................4 Libraries .........................................25 Child Care & Preschools ...................4 Music .............................................26 Clothing & Household Items .............8 Photography ...................................26 Counseling Services/Support Groups ....8 Schools–Public & Private ................26 Cultural Opportunities ....................12 Shopping ........................................28 Dental Services ...............................14 Educational Opportunities ..............14 Sports/Recreation ............................29 Emergency Information ...................16 Theatre Arts ....................................32 Financial Assistance ........................17 Transportation Services ...................32 Food Programs ................................18 Volunteer Opportunities .................32 Free/Reduced Price Meals ..............18 Youth Activities & Attractions ..........33 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 sedward24@ aol.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 After-School Care ......................... 556-3371 beginner through advanced classes. • Offered by Dubuque Community YMCA/YWCA at various locations. Creative Adventure Lab ................ 607-5366 210 Jones St., Dbq 52001 After-School Tutoring ................... 583-1729 www.creativeadventurelab.org Offered by Westminster Church • Fun, skill-building activities for the whole fam- 2155 University Ave., Dbq 52001 ily, all designed to spark creative thinking. Visit • Offered to students from Irving School grades 3-5 to design, build, climb, paint, and explore. with academic homework help, snacks, and games. Dubuque Museum of Art ............. 557-1851 Before- and After-School Programs 701 Locust St., Dbq 52001 At St. Mark Youth Enrichment ...... 582-6211 www.dbqart.com 1201 Locust St., Dbq 52001 • Offers traveling art exhibitions and art classes www.stmarkyouthenrichment.org for adults and children. • Located at various elementary schools on Monday to Friday on regularly scheduled Hobby Lobby Creative Center ...... 557-0680 school days with homework help, instruction, 3925 Dodge St., Dbq 52002 snacks, and more. • Hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; closed Sundays. Dubuque County Family Resource Guide 3 Birthday Parties • Camps • Child Care & Preschools BIRTHDAY PARTIES NICC Kids on Campus .. 557-8271, ext. 380 Fun-N-Games Company ............... 581-4589 ...........................................1-888-642-2338 Bob Slattery 8342 NICC Dr., Peosta 52068 • Unique entertainment solutions for schools, corporate events, picnics, and more. Summer Camps ............................ 582-6211 At St. Mark Youth Enrichment Happy Joe’s .................................. 556-0820 1201 Locust St., Dbq 52001 855 Century Dr., Dbq 52002 www.stmarkyouthenrichment.org • Dine-in and carry-out pizza plus fun birthday • Offered Monday-Friday with a nutritious meal party packages for all ages with free sundae. and theme-based instruction, enrichment activi- ties, and fun field trips. McDonald’s PlayPlace .................. 583-8286 2250 Flint Hill Dr., Dbq 52003 University of Dubuque for Kids ... 589-3590 2000 University Ave., Dbq 52001 RMB MAGIC ................................ 556-8584 www.dbq.edu/udforkids Bob Beardsley • Stand-up and walk-around magic/balloon ani- CHILD CARE & PRESCHOOLS mals for parties and special occasions. ABC Learning Early Childhood Center .......................................... 583-6654 CAMPS 15 Nightengale Ln., Dbq 52003 Boy Scouts Camp ......................... 556-4343 • Provides a safe and nurturing environment, so 10601 Military Rd., Dbq 52003 children can explore new possibilities while www.scoutsiowa.org acquiring knowledge. Care for children ages 6 weeks-12 years and transportation available to Camp Albrecht Acres ................... 552-1771 certain schools. 14837 Sherrill Rd., Sherrill 52073 www.albrechtacres.org Aquin’s Little Angels Early Childhood E-mail: [email protected] and Preschool .......................563-852-7020 • Weekly summer camps for individuals with spe- 210 Grant St., Cascade 52033 cial needs and winter respite weekends. Child Care Resource & Referral ... 557-1628 Capri College ............................... 588-2379 Referral Line ......................1-855-299-0499 Capri Camp for Kids 2728 Asbury Rd., Ste 215, Dbq 52001 395 Main St., Dbq 52001 • Provides free referrals for parents seeking child Dubuque Community care; preschool scholarships; educational opportunities for child care providers; and YMCA/YWCA Camps ................... 556-3371 respite care for parents in need of a break from 35 N. Booth St., Dbq 52001 stresses (requires referral from agency). www.dubuquey.org E-mail: [email protected] Children’s House Dubuque Humane Society Montessori Preschool ................... 556-3769 15711 Monastery Rd., Peosta 52068 Kids ‘N Critters Camp .................. 582-6766 • Classes for children ages 3-5 to experience 4242 Chavenelle Rd., Dbq 52002 math, language, science, geography, music, art, www.dbqhumane.org life skills, and nature. • Camps offered to kids in 4th to 6th grades dur- ing the summer. Dubuque Child Care, LLC ............ 556-0943 3074 Cedar Crest Ct., Dbq 52003 Girl Scouts Camps ....................... 583-9169 2644 Pennsylvania Ave., Dbq 52001 Dubuque Community School District Loras College All-Sports Camps ... 588-7053 Preschools ................................... 552-5879 1450 Alta Vista St., Dbq 52001 www.dbqschools.org/preschool www.lorasallsportscamps.com • 4-year-old voluntary preschool programs free to • Instruction in 3 different sports with sessions in children who are age 4 by September 15. See June and July for girls and boys ages 7-14. web site for list of participating preschools. 4 Dubuque County Family Resource Guide Dubuque County Family Resource Guide 5 Child Care & Preschools Dubuque Community YMCA/YWCA Head Start at Operation: New View Child Care/Y Creative Learning ... 556-3371 Community Action Agency .......... 556-5130 35 N. Booth St., Dbq 52001 1473 Central Ave., Dbq 52001 • Licensed child care for children 6 weeks to 12 • Offers free preschool for qualifying families. years onsite and in 13 schools. Preschool pro- Children receive a minimum of 20 hours week- gram with wrap-around child care is available. ly with educational activities, assistance with School-age care provides before- and after- medical and dental care, healthy meals and school care at elementary schools. On non- snacks, and play opportunities in safe settings. school days, a school-age program is available. Hills & Dales Childcare Center .... 583-5033 Dubuque Community Y Creative 3505 Stoneman Rd., Dbq 52002 Learning Asbury ........................... 557-9290 www.hillsdales.org 2899 Hales Mill Rd., Dbq 52002 • Inclusive care for children with and without dis- • Serves children ages 3-5 and focuses on physi- abilities, age infant and up, including before-/ cal, emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual, after-school program, free 4-year-old preschool and creative development. program, and preschool for children ages 2-3. Dubuque Montessori School ........ 556-5101 Holy Family Catholic 2605 Pennsylvania Ave., Dbq 52001 Early Childhood Centers .............. 582-1246 www.dubuquemontessori.org 2005 Kane St., Dbq 52001 E-mail: [email protected] www.holyfamilydbq.org/early-childhood • Offering preschool and kindergarten programs • Dedicated to children’s intellectual/emotional for children ages 2-6. Utilizes the Montessori growth in a faith-filled environment. Child care philosophy to provide enriching developmental in 5 early childhood centers; preschool for age experiences where children are free to play and 3; free 4-year-old preschool; school-age care; learn at their own pace in areas of practical life, and dual-language/Spanish immersion pre-k. sensorial, math, science, language, geography, culture, art, music, and movement. Holy Ghost Early Childhood Center .......................................... 582-2578 Early Learners