Camp Sunny Patch

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Online summer camp activities.

Red Wolves Home Opener

Florence Red Wolves vs Fayetteville Swampdogs Home Opener 

Ages: All

Date: May 29

Time: 7:30 pm

Where: 340 S Stadium Rd
Cost: General admission $5, Youth under 10 and Sr Citizens $4, Military ID $3
Contact: (843) 629-0700, www.florenceredwolves.com

Summer Movies Express

Swamp Fox Theater is having $1 Movies again this summer - here is the schedule:

6/5-6/6 (10am)

JOURNEY 2

KIT KITTREDGE: AMER GIRL

6/12-6/13 (10am)

DOLPHIN TALE

HAPPY FEET TWO

6/19-6/20 (10am)

LEGEND OF THE GUARDIANS

YOGI BEAR

6/26-6/27 (10am)

CATS & DOGS: REVENGE

HUGO

7/3-7/4 (10am)

ADVENTURES OF TIN TIN

PUSS IN BOOTS

7/10-7/11 (10am)

KUNG FU PANDA 2

RANGO

7/17-7/18 (10am)

RIO

SPY KIDS: ALL THE TIME

7/24-7/25 (10am)

CHIMPANZEE

HOODWINKED TOO

7/31-8/1 (10am)

ARTHUR CHRISTMAS

SMURFS

Jo-Ann's Mother's Day Make it Take it

Make a Crayola Model Magic Cupcake Magnet


Ages: Kids
Date:  May 12

Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where: Jo-Ann's, 1945 West Palmetto
Cost: Free
Contact: Jo-Ann's -  (843) 665-4576

ScienceSaturday

Into the Wild

Explore ScienceSouth’s outdoor environment as we go on a nature walk to collect insects, micro-invertebrates and different kinds of plants! Create your own chlorophyll-colored t-shirt and decipher the identity of several common animal tracks. This workshop will open your eyes to the beauty of nature around us! 

Your Saturdays will never be the same!  What’s fun, educational, and happens every first Saturday at ScienceSouth? Well it’s ScienceSaturdays of course! Don’t miss the chance for your kids to engage in hands-on, minds-on science activities at the ScienceSouth Pavilion at Freedom Florence.

ScienceSouth will divide participants into groups according to age level (5-8 and 9-12) so that each group can get the most out of their respective activities. ScienceSaturdays are $20 per child, which includes a light snack.

Space is limited to 40 children so book now! There must be 10 children registered for a ScienceSaturday to occur. Registration for each ScienceSaturday ends at noon on the Friday prior to the ScienceSaturday.

Date:  May 5

Ages:  5 to 12

Time:  9:00 to noon

Where:  ScienceSouth
Cost:  $20
Contact:  ScienceSouth at (843) 679-5353 ext. 312 or their website

Florence Kids this week 4/29/12

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Lowes Build and Grow Workshop

Spring is here and it’s time to start gardening! Your child will love learning about plants and watching them grow with this great Terrarium kit!


Ages: geared toward 5 to 10

Date:  April 28
Time: 10:00 am

Where: Lowes

Cost: Free

Contact: Lowes stores

Summer Camps

I put together a page with all the summer camps I could find - Summer Camps.  Thanks to Flossip who gave me a head start in her post. Please let me know if you find any that we need to add.

Florence kids this week - 4/22/12

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Online Storytime at Barnes and Noble

This month's book is "The Pigeon Wants a Puppy" read by its author Mo Willems.


He really, really, REALLY wants one. He'll take really good care of it! What's the matter--don't you want him to be happy?

The latest book in the best-selling Pigeon series is the funniest one yet.

Barnes and Noble Storytime

YMCA Summer Soccer Camp

The FREE British Soccer Replica Jersey deadline for the British Soccer Camp taking place in partnership with the Florence Family YMCA the week of June 4^th – 8^th is this Friday (20^th April)! So don’t delay and sign-up now so ensure your budding soccer star gets their FREE British Soccer Replica Jersey.

Register now for the camp taking place Monday 4^th June – Friday 8^th  June. For more information and to sign-up a player, please click here.

All camps feature:

•     All British Coaching Staff
•     Free Camp T-Shirt
•     Free Soccer Ball
•     Free Soccer Poster
•     Individual Skills Evaluation
•     New 1,000 touches Camp Curriculum
•     Daily World Cup Tournament
•     AND A FREE REPLICA BRITISH SOCCER JERSEY!

Camp will be held at the Florence Family YMCA Back Soccer Fields, 1700 South Rutherford Drive, Florence SC 29505

For further information please contact:

Greig Munro

gmunro@challengersports.com

800.739.9441

Railroad Junction art classes

Kids….Don’t be bored next week! Get your creative juices flowing with Railroad Junction Spring Break art classes!
12-2pm Tuesday-Friday
$10 per class ages 5-12 Please RSVP to secure your spot 843-496-1670

Tuesday April 10- Sand painting with Lucille
Wednesday April 11- Painting birdhouses with Ashton
Thursday April 12- Knitting with Diane
Friday April 13- Art with Deidre

163 West Evans Street Florence SC

Florence kids this week - 4/8/12

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Museums on Us - Bank of America

Get free general admission to 150 museums by presenting your Bank of America debit or credit card the first Saturday and Sunday of each month.  If you haven't gone to the Edventure Children's Museum in Columbia, this is a great time to try it out. Edventure, the southeast's largest children's museum, is home to 350 hands-on exhibits.  There are endless opportunities for exploration, creativity and good old-fashioned fun. Drive a fire truck, build a house or talk to a skeleton.  This stimulating and exciting environment encourages children to imagine, discover and understand their world.

Ages: designed for 12 and younger

Date: April 7

Time: Sat 9 to 5
Where:  211 Gervais Street, Columbia SC

Cost: Children and Adults: $9.50, Seniors (62+): $8.50, Military (with ID): $8.50, Children under one: Free
Contact: Edventure -  (803) 779-3100

Home Depot Kids Workshop

Build a Window Bird Feeder

Kids can build a window bird feeder to observe wildlife

• Kids will learn to build their very own bird feeder while
learning tool safety
• Have fun, make friends and gain a sense of achievement
and work ethic

Ages:  geared toward 5 to 12 

Date:  April 7

Time:  9:00 am - 12:00 

Where:  Home Depot

Cost:  Free

Contact: Home Depot  (843)661-2597

ScienceSaturdays

Root to Shoot

Do you enjoy watching things grow? If so, you will love this Gardening 101 workshop! You will get to dissect seeds, learn how to plant them and build a structure for growing your own plants. Join us as we learn what it takes to develop a green thumb with our guest horticulturist!


Your Saturdays will never be the same!  What’s fun, educational, and happens every first Saturday at ScienceSouth? Well it’s ScienceSaturdays of course! Don’t miss the chance for your kids to engage in hands-on, minds-on science activities at the ScienceSouth Pavilion at Freedom Florence.

ScienceSouth will divide participants into groups according to age level (5-8 and 9-12) so that each group can get the most out of their respective activities. ScienceSaturdays are $20 per child, which includes a light snack.

Space is limited to 40 children so book now! There must be 10 children registered for a ScienceSaturday to occur. Registration for each ScienceSaturday ends at noon on the Friday prior to the ScienceSaturday.

Date:  April 7

Ages:  5 to 12

Time:  9:00 to noon

Where:  ScienceSouth
Cost:  $20
Contact:  ScienceSouth at (843) 679-5353 ext. 312 or their website

Update

Sorry I haven't sent out many updates lately.  I had a work crisis to deal with.  I'll try to get started back up this week.

Florence kids this week - 4/1/12

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Florence kids this week - 3/25/12

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The Easter Bunny Arrives

Hop on over to the Easter Bunny's springtime garden, located in front of Best Buy, and join us for visits and photos with your favorite bunny - the Easter Bunny!  Plus, be one of the first children to visit the Easter Bunny and receive a free gardening set including your very own seeds to plant. 

Easter Photos

Create a springtime memory with visits and photos with the Easter Bunny.  Photo packages are available starting at just $21.

Saturday, March 24th - Saturday, April 7th

Monday - Saturday: 10am - 9pm

Sunday: Noon - 6pm

Special Offer!

March 24th - 28th

Save $3 on photo packages A or B

Click here for a complete list of photo packages and pricing.

Ages:  All

Date: March 24

Time:  10:00 am 

Where:  Best Buy court area, Magnolia Mall

Cost: Free

Contact: Magnolia Mall,  (843) 669-0725

Florence kids this week - 3/18/12

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Burger King free fries

Barnes and Noble Storytime

The Forgetful Little Leprechaun - by David Mead - conveys an important message for young children that one's true pot of gold is found not at the end of a rainbow, but in friendship. This amusing tale, told in rhyme about an absent-minded leprechaun who goes in search of his lost pot of gold, is illustrated with original artwork and includes a sound button with a cheerful rendition of 'Irish Eyes Are Smiling.' A fun-to-read story with beautiful artwork and music will make this book a family favorite.


Ages:  4 to 8 (book recommendation)

Date: March 17

Time:  2:00 pm 

Where:  Barnes and Noble, Magnolia Mall

Cost: Free

Contact: Barnes and Noble,  (843) 665-2412

Florence Little Theater Peter Rabbit

Silly Peter Rabbit! His brothers and sisters always try to keep him away from trouble. His mother warns him about going into Mr. McGregor's garden but he won't listen. He gets trapped inside the garden fence and barely gets out in time. If that wasn't enough excitement, Cousin Benjamin comes over and calls Peter a chicken. Peter HAS to go back to the garden now! You can bet they'll get out safely, after they learn a valuable lesson! By Kevin Reese



FLT’s Children’s Theatre, known as the Schoolhouse Players, is a group of adult volunteers who perform plays during the school day.

Ages:  All

Date: March 17

Time:  11:00 am

Where:  Florence Little Theatre

Cost: $3

Contact: Florence Little Theatre

 

Florence kids this week - 3/11/12

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Barnes and Noble Storytime

The Three Little Pigs


Ages:  Kids

Date: March 10

Time:  2:00 pm 

Where:  Barnes and Noble, Magnolia Mall

Cost: Free

Contact: Barnes and Noble,  (843) 665-2412

USTA campus kids' day

The Francis Marion University men's and women's tennis programs will host a USTA Campus Kids' Days event on Saturday, March 10, as the Patriots entertain Peach Belt Conference foe Augusta State University at noon on the Kassab Courts.

There will be a free kids' clinic from 10 to 11 a.m. at FMU.

Local league coordinator for Junior Team Tennis, Gary Elms, will also be in attendance to allow kids to sign up for the upcoming Junior Team Tennis League to be played at the Dr. Eddie Floyd - Florence Tennis Center.

Campus Kids Days are designed to expose current and aspiring junior players (and their parents and coaches) to college tennis.

The many benefits of this program include getting more junior players on college campuses at a young age (exposing them to the fun and excitement of college tennis); filling bleachers with juniors, their parents, and coaches; and helping build stronger ties between college programs (coach and players), their USTA section, and the local tennis community.

The March 10 event is being presented in conjunction with the Florence Tennis Association.

Francis Marion is one of approximately 75 schools from across the country taking part in the 2011-12 program.

Florence kids this week - 3/4/12

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Make It-Take It Kids' Felt Cuffs

Ages: Kids
Date:  March 3
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Jo-Ann's, 1945 West Palmetto
Cost: Free
Contact: Jo-Ann's -  (843) 665-4576

Barnes and Noble Storytime

Character Event! Come meet Spot as we read Spot Loves His Daddy by Eric Hill - Whether playing ball in the park, feeding the ducks, or reading bedtime stories, Spot and his Daddy are great buddies. Perfect for Father's Day, as well as all year long, this happy and heartwarming book is great for sharing.

Ages:  Kids

Date: March 3

Time:  2:00 pm 

Where:  Barnes and Noble, Magnolia Mall

Cost: Free

Contact: Barnes and Noble,  (843) 665-2412