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SUMMER FUN GUIDE
ART,
MUSIC & DRAMA
Hammond
Regional Arts Center- 217 E. Thomas St., Hammond.
Annie Stohl, 504-542-7113.
Summer
Visual Arts Camp- June 12-16, 8:00 AM-3:00 PM. Ages 6-12. Cost: $80 members & $95 nonmembers.
Bring sack lunch. Snacks provided. Wear old clothes.
Mad Science Educational & Entertaining Science for Children-
June 19-23 & July 17-21, 7:30 AM-5:00 PM.
Ages 6-12. Please call for
more information. Summer
Theater Camp- June 26-30, 8:00 AM-3:00 PM.
Ages 6-12. Cost: $85
members & $95 nonmembers. Teen
Theater & Arts Camp- July 10-14, 8:00 AM-3:00 PM.
Ages 13-17. Myths and legends from different cultures will be explored
& then created by using a combination of theater; visual arts; set design;
prop making. Performance at the
end of the session. Must bring lunch. Snacks
provided. Cost: $80 members &
$95 nonmembers.
The
Original Pottery Painter- 2997 Hwy. 190, Ste. A, Mandeville.
Jeanne Rivers, 504-674-1933. Call
for dates. Art Camp- Mon.-Fri. 8:30-11:30 AM.
Learn about Louisiana & European artists. Then create your own work
of art. Ages 6-12.
Each session includes 5 plates; studio fee; snacks; art education; art
instruction. Cost: $135 per
child. Etiquette Camp-
Mon., Wed., & Fri. 1:30-4:30 PM. Learn
how to be a lady & moms join us for a tea party on the last day.
Ages 6-12. Each session
includes 2 cups & 2 saucers; teapot; studio fee; etiquette lessons; art
instruction; snacks; tea party. Cost:
$95 per child. Wee
Ones Story Time- Tues. 1:30-3:00 PM.
Paint a pottery piece to go with the story of the day.
Parent must accompany child. Ages
3-5. Session includes story time;
snack; pottery piece; art instruction. Cost:
$25 per child.
Southeastern
Louisiana University Summer Art Education Workshop-
University Center, Room 103, SLU 10858, 504-549-2301 or 1-800-256-2771.
Ages 6-13. July 10-20,
Mon.-Thurs. Participants may
attend either a morning, 9:30 AM-11:00 AM, or an afternoon session 2:00-3:30
PM. Students will construct
homemade musical instruments with an artistic flair.
Enrollment is limited to 75 students, first come, first served.
Please call for more information and an application.
Cost: $45 per child.
CAMPS
Chappepeela
Cub Scout District- 30385 Old Baton Rouge Hwy., Hammond.
Sharron Prokop, 225-567-3863. June
5-9, 8:00 AM-3:00 PM. Swimming;
archery; nature; games; crafts; Webelos II Program.
For volunteer parents there is a mini-camp for siblings not in the
scouting program.
Kindermusik
with Ms. Gina-119 N. Cherry St., Hammond.
Gina Anthon, 504-542-8983. July
11, 13, 18 & 20. 10:00-11:00
AM. “Creatures in the Ocean”
is the theme for this summer’s Kindermusik Camp.
During the 4 one hour sessions parents will explore music &
movement by singing; dancing; chanting; playing rhythm instruments.
Cost: $45.
Learning
Land’s “Kid Zone”- 14456 Kohnke Hill Rd., Hammond.
Jodie or Wanda, 504-542-7949. Begins
June 5, Mon.-Fri. 6:30 AM-6:15 PM.
Ages 5-11. On-site
swimming; air hockey; ping-pong; pool table; basketball; Sega; Nintendo;
ceramics. Plus weekly field trips: Beach trip; Imax; Aquarium of The Americas.
Natchez Steamboat Cruise; Global Wildlife; LA Children’s Museum; LA
Arts & Science Center; bowling; movie theater. “Kid Zone” takes great
care of your children while having fun. Call
for more information.
LSU
Youth Programs- 177 Pleasant Hall, Baton Rouge. Janet Sheldon, 225-388-3144 or 1-800-388-3883.
Honors high school credit courses, June 12-July 21; Cost: $350 per
course. Mini-course for high
achievers Session I: June 12-30; Session II:
July 3-21. June 12-July 21:
Youth Academy; Redemption Academy; Kindergarten Camp; Power Academy;
Tiger Camp; Space Camp; Cartoon Camp; June 12-30: Camp Discover; ACT Prep
Courses. Call for more
information.
M
& M Gymnastics-
41404 S. Range Rd., Ponchatoula. Margie
Pearce, 504-386-4966. Family
Fun
Nights:
June 16 & 30, July 14 & 28, 7:00-9:00 PM; Cost: $10 per family. Camp:
July 17-21, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. Cost:
$80 per child. Kids Night Out:
Ages 6-12. June 9 & 23, July 7 & 21, 6:00-10:00 PM.
Play games; workout; eat pizza; watch a movie; Cost: $20 per child.
Spend the Night Games: Ages 5-14 girls & 5-10 boys.
August 11, 7:00 PM to Saturday, August 12, 9:00 AM. Cost: $15
pre-registered & $20 at the door. National
Gymnastics Day: August 5,
1:00-4:00 PM. Summer students
will perform.
Our
Kids Inc.- 312
N. Oak St., Hammond. Bree Burch,
504-345-1218. June 5,
Mon.-Fri. 7:00 AM-6:00 PM. Ages
5-12. Ping-pong; foosball;
soccer, basketball; Nintendo; arts & crafts; board games; relay races;
picnic at Cate Square Park every Friday; field trips every Tues. & Thurs:
Swimming; bowling; skating; movie theater; Fun Farm; M & M Gymnastics;
arcade. Nutritious snacks served
daily. We treat your kids like
our kids. Call for more
information.
Southeastern
Louisiana University Children’s Summer Day Camp- SLU
Division of Continuing Education, 504-549-2301 or 1-800-256-2771. Ages 5-10. Skill acquisition; physical fitness; recreational
games. Mon.-Fri. 9:00 AM-3:30 PM
with extended care available. Session
1: June 5-16 and Session 2:
June 19-30. Cost: $150; Session 3: July 10-28, Cost: $225.
The camp is designed for children to achieve higher levels of physical
fitness and sport skills while having fun and developing a higher level of
self-esteem. Softball;
flag-football; volleyball; soccer; basketball; tennis; recreational swimming;
track & field; rhythmic gymnastics; dance; bowling; recreational games;
arts; crafts.
CHILDCARE
First
United Methodist Church Early Learning Center- 200
E. Pine St., Ponchatoula; Charlotte Lorio, 504-386-3568.
Open from 7:00 AM-5:30 PM. Ages
6 weeks-12 years old. Arts &
crafts; creative activities; manipulative games & toys; stories; poetry;
dramatic play; music; math & science concepts; pre-reading & readiness
activities; motor development; field trips.
Enrollment can be full or half days.
Holly
House Day Care- 230 Beechwood Drive, Ponchatoula. Holly Landry, 504-386-9245.
Class A licensed center. Call
to see if your child qualifies for free childcare. Summer activities begin June 5 for children K through eighth
grade. Outdoor sports &
games; indoor table top games; puppet making; sack races; Nintendo; computer
games; board games; storytelling; water play; playhouse; library club;
picnics; crafts; music; gardening; dress-up; children’s cooking.
Call for more info.
Kids
World Daycare/Early Learning Center- 15720 Belle Dr., Hammond.
Deborah Anderson, 504-386-9020. Summer
camp for children K-4th, June 5-July 28.
Weekly field trips; arts & crafts; lots of fun!
Cost: $78/week includes breakfast; lunch; afternoon snack; field trips;
all activities. Sign up weekly or
for the whole summer. Limited
space.
Lil
Carousel Learning Center- 209 Second St., Ponchatoula.
Dienke Fryson, 504-386-4546. Class
A licensed center. Ages 6
weeks-12 years. New playground
equipment. Arts & crafts;
bi-weekly field trips; kids cooking classes; computer workshop for ages 4-12.
Living
Way Christian Learning Center & Childcare-
17013 North I-12 Service Rd., Hammond. Rhonda
George, 504-429-1177. Ages 2-4
years. Mon.-Fri. 6:30 AM-5:30 PM.
A Beka Curriculum. Provides an environment that is orderly, planned, &
rewarding. Strong phonics;
numbers; the arts; appropriate classroom habits; character building; Bible
time.
St.
Paul Lutheran Preschool & Daycare- 707 W. Dakota, Hammond.
Sandy Varisco, 504-542-5304. June
7-July 28, 7:45 AM-5:30 PM. Ages
3-8. Qualified Christian teachers. Arts;
crafts; waterfun; games; vacation Bible school.
DANCE
A
Touch of Class Performing Arts- 135 S. Sixth St., Ponchatoula.
Lori Rayborn or Debby Monistere, 504-386-4814.
Six week summer dance classes: Ballet;
jazz; tap; lyrical; modern; Pilates; liturgical.
Summer Dance Camp: Ballet;
tap; jazz; art; nutrition; tumbling; musical theater; creative movement.
July 26-30, 9:00 AM-noon. Ages
3-6, Cost: $75; July 26-30, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM, Ages 7 & up, Cost: $90.
Tinnerello’s
Dancingly Yours Studio- 44673 Bennett Rd., Hammond.
Jeannie Tinnerello, 504-345-6228.
Male/Female all ages. Jazz;
tap; ballet; song & dance acro/gym; baton; social dance; dancersize/aerobics
for adults. Teacher will come to
teach “special groups” in other locations if needed.
Summer session: June 5-July 29. Cost:
$100.
FAMILY
ENTERTAINMENT
The
Fun Farm- 15587
Club Deluxe Rd., Hammond. Michele Hueinger, 504-419-8478.
Mini-golf; arcade games; batting cages; party rooms; concession area.
Cost: Adults, $4.50; Kids 12 & Under, $3.
Scoozy
the Clown-
P.O. Box 1796, Albany. Rev. David A. Moore, 225-567-1623.
Christian clowning with illusions; puppetry; stories; games; songs;
juggling stick. Have fun and
build excitement while learning good morals.
Available for birthday parties and family, community or church events.
Call for more information.
HAMMOND
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Hammond
Recreation Department- 201 W. Coleman Ave., Hammond; Ty
Babineaux, 504-542-3440. Call for
more information.
HUNTER
SAFETY COURSE
Hunter
Safety Course- Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife & Fisheries
Commission; Ted Poydras, 225-765-2930. Please
call for more information.
KARATE
Fellom
Ballet- 1506
N. Oak St., Hammond. Frank
DiBenedetto, 504-345-2199. Karate
lessons begin June 3 & include 2 classes per week.
Kids Beginner ages 5-12 Wed. 5:00-5:35 PM & Sat. 9:00-9:35 AM; Kids
Intermediate ages 6-12 Wed. 5:40-6:25 PM & Sat. 9:40-10:30 AM; Adults Wed.
6:30-7:15 PM; Adult Advanced Sat. 10:35-11:25 AM; Adult Beginner Sat. 11:30
AM-12:15 PM. Cost: $45 per month.
Myers
Family Karate Center- 1010 C.M. Fagan Dr., Ste. 103, Hammond.
Mark or Sherry Myers, 504-542-7115. Summer
Special $99 includes uniform, cardio kickboxing, Okinawan karate, &
weapons. Reality self-defense for
adults & kids. Summer Karate
& Fun Activities Camp July 10-14, ages 6-13, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM.
Earlier drop-off and late pick-up times also available.
Register before July 1. Limited
enrollment. Student Cost:
$99.95; Non-Student Cost: $149.95.
Tae
Kwon Do Plus of Hammond- 12402 Hwy 190 West Hammond.
504-429-0580. Kickbox Workout: Boxing &karate to the beat of
rhythmic tunes. Includes free use
of weights & aerobic equipment experience.
Start anytime. Cost: $40
for 2 months. Karate Cubs: Introduces preschool kids to the world of
martial arts. Includes uniform,
Cubs coloring book, & 2 months of Cub classes.
Cost: $59. Students may
begin registration after June 13. Adult
or Children’s Tae Kwon Do Program: Nationally certified instructors will
lead you to confidence and fitness in our fun and exciting karate program.
Includes uniform & 2 months of unlimited attendance to classes;
seminars; school events. Call for class times.
LIBRARIES
Livingston Parish Libraries
Albany
225-567-1441
Denham
Springs/Walker
225-665-8118
French
Settlement
225-698-3015
Main
Branch in Livingston
225-686-2436
Springfield
225-294-2006
Watson
225-664-3963
East
Baton Rouge Main Branch 225-231-3740
Library
Information Service
225-231-3750
JUNE
June
13 Livingston
Parish Library- David LeBoeuf, 10:00 AM & Albany Branch Library-
Catch the Magic with David, Before it’s Gone, 2:00 PM
June
14 Denham/Walker
Branch Library- Howard Pink, 10:00 AM & French Settlement Branch
Library- Royanne Kropog, 2:00 PM & Watson Branch Library-
Howard Pink, 2:00 PM.
June
15 Livingston
Parish Library- Howard Pink, 10:00 AM & Killian
Branch Library- Howard Pink, 2:00 PM.
June
20 Livingston
Parish Library- Harvey Rabbit, 10:00 AM & Albany Branch Library-
Harvey Rabbit, 2:00 PM.
June
21 Denham/Walker
Branch Library- Harvey Rabbit, 10:00 AM & French Settlement Branch
Library- David LeBoeuf, 2:00 PM & Watson Branch Library- Harvey
Rabbit, 2:00 PM.
June
22 Livingston
Parish Library- Jim’s Yo-Yo Collection, 10:00 AM & Killian Branch
Library- Jim’s Yo-Yo
Collection, 2:00 PM.
June
27 Livingston
Parish Library- “Anatoo”, 10:00 AM & Albany Branch Library-
“Anatoo”, 2:00 PM.
June
28 Denham/Walker
Branch Library- “Anatoo” 10:00 AM & French Settlement Branch
Library- Dale Ulkins, 2:00 PM & Watson Branch Library- “Anatoo”,
2:00 PM.
June
29 Livingston
Parish Library- Dale Ulkins, 10:00 AM & Killian Branch Library-
Dale Ulkins, 2:00 PM.
JULY
July 6
Livingston Parish Library- Mike Artell, 10:00 AM & Killian
Branch Library- Mike Artell, 2:00 PM.
July 11
Livingston Parish Library- Rose Anne St. Romain, 10:00 AM & Albany
Branch Library- Rose Anne St. Romain, 2:00 PM.
July 12
Denham/Walker Branch Library- Rose Anne St. Romain, 10:00 AM
& French Settlement Branch Library- Odyssey Academy of Dance, 2:00
PM & Watson Branch Library- Harvey
Rabbit, 2:00 PM.
July 13
Livingston Parish Library- Odyssey Academy of Dance, 10:00 AM
& Killian Branch Library- Odyssey Academy of Dance, 2:00 PM.
July 18
Livingston Parish Library-
Johnette Downing, 10:00 AM & Albany Branch Library-
Johnette Downing, 2:00 PM.
July 19
Denham/Walker Branch Library- Johnette Downing, 10:00 AM & French
Settlement Branch Library- “Anatoo”, 2:00 PM & Watson Branch
Library- Howard Pink, 2:00 PM.
July 20
Livingston Parish Library-
Janie Gill, 10:00 AM & Killian Branch Library-
Janie Gill, 2:00 PM.
ST. HELENA PARISH LIBRARY
Audubon Regional Library-
Oak Plaza Shopping, Center, Greensburg. Mon.-Thurs.
8:00 AM-4:00 PM, Sat. 9:00 AM-noon; 225-222-4328.
Summer Reading Club June 8-July
27. Sign up at the Library or on
the Bookvan. Pre-registration
required for workshops. Earn a
“Reading Certificate” or a “Read-to-Me Certificate” and a “Super
Reader Ribbon.” Prizes &
treats will be awarded to participants successfully completeting the program.
FREE PROGRAMS EVERY THURSDAY
*All programs will be held at the
Civic Center and begin at 10:00 AM.
June 8
Ballet
June 22
Dolores Henderson, Storyteller
June 29
NASA
July 13
Puppet Show & Skits
July 20
Dianne de las Casas, Storyteller
July 27
Playmakers, Professional Theater Troupe
*These programs are supported in
part by funds from the Louisiana State Arts Council and the Louisiana Division
of the Arts and by the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge through the
Decentralized Arts Funding Program.
TANGIPAHOA PARISH LIBRARIES
Amite Branch
Library/Headquarters-
739 W. Oak St., Amite. 504-748-7151
Mon.-Fri. 8:30 AM-5:30 PM; Sat. 8:30 AM-3:00 PM.
Hammond Branch Library-
314 E. Thomas St., Hammond. 504-345-3909.
Mon.-Fri. 8:30 AM-6:30 PM; Sat. 8:30 AM-3:00 PM.
Independence Branch Library-
300 Fourth St., Independence. 504-878-2970.
Mon.-Fri. 9:30 AM-5:00 PM; Sat.- Closed.
Kentwood Branch Library-
101 Avenue F., Kentwood. 504-229-3596.
Mon.-Fri. 9:30 AM-5:00 PM; Sat.- Closed.
Loranger Branch Library-
Hwy. 1040 Loranger. 504-878-6224.
Mon.-Fri. 9:30 AM-5:00 PM; Sat.- Closed.
Ponchatoula Branch Library-
380 N. Fifth St., Ponchatoula. 504-386-6554.
Mon.-Fri. 8:30 AM-6:30 PM; Sat. 8:30 AM-3:00 PM.
JUNE
June 5
Hammond Branch Library- Playmakers, 10:00 AM & Ponchatoula
Branch Library- Playmakers, 1:00 PM.
June 6
Independence Branch Library- ”Ancient Egypt”, 10:30 AM &
Loranger Branch Library- “Middle Ages”, 10:30 AM & Kentwood
Branch Library- “Dino Daze”, 10:30 AM.
June 7
Hammond Branch Library- Playmakers Theatre Workshop, 10:00 AM.
June 9
Amite Branch Library- Playmakers,
10:00 AM & Kentwood Branch Library- “Busy Bees”, 10:30 AM.
June 12
Hammond Branch Library- Harvey Rabbit, 10:00 AM & Ponchatoula
Branch Library- Harvey Rabbit, 2:00 PM.
June 14
Hammond Branch Library- Denise
Holly, Art Workshop, 10:00 AM & Loranger Branch Library- “Ancient
Egypt”, 10:30 AM & Kentwood Branch Library-”Wanted: Readers”, 10:30 AM.
June 16
Amite Branch Library- Harvey Rabbit, 10:00 AM & Independence
Branch Library- Harvey Rabbit, 2:00 PM.
June 19
Hammond Branch Library- ”Antique Toy Show”, 10:00 AM & Ponchatoula
Branch Library- “Dinosaur & Reptile Days” Featuring Kliebert
Alligator Farm, 1:00 PM.
June 20
Loranger Branch Library- Johnette
Downing, 10:30 AM & Independence Branch Library- Johnette Downing,
1:00 PM.
June 21
Hammond Branch Library- “Dragon Tales, 10:00 AM & Kentwood
Branch Library- Johnette Downing, 1:00 PM.
June 23
Amite Branch Library- M
& M Gymnastics, 10:00 AM.
June 26
Hammond Branch Library- “Ronald McDonald”, 10:00 AM & Ponchatoula
Branch Library- “Good Ole Days of Ponchatoula” featuring Collinswood
Museum, 1:00 PM.
June 27
Independence Branch Library- “Native American Day”, 10:30
AM.
June 28
Hammond Branch Library- “Once Upon a Time”, 10:00 AM & Loranger
Branch Library- “Dinosaurs”, 10:30 AM & Kentwood Branch
Library- “Ancient Egypt”, 10:30 AM.
June 30
Amite Branch Library- “Zap into the Past” games, 10:00 AM
& Kentwood Branch Library- “Railroad Memories”, 10:30 AM.
JULY
July 5
Loranger Branch Library- “Storytime”, 10:30 AM.
July 6
Kentwood Branch Library- “Catch a Dream” Native American
History, 10:30 AM.
July 7
Amite Branch Library- Baby
pictures from the past, 10:00 AM.
July 10
Hammond Branch Library- Angela Davis, 10:00 AM & Ponchatoula
Branch Library- Angela Davis,
1:00 PM.
July 11
Amite Branch Library- Angela
Davis, 10:00 AM & Independence Branch Library-”Western Day”,
10:30 AM & Kentwood Branch Library- “Great Inventions”, 10:30
AM.
July 12
Hammond Branch Library- “Mummy Mime”, 10:00 AM & Loranger
Branch Library- “Native American”, 10:30 AM.
July 13
Kentwood Branch Library- ”American Heritage” featuring the
Kentwood Museum, 10:30 AM.
July 17
Hammond Branch Library- “Dinosaur Days”, 10:00 AM & Ponchatoula
Branch Library- “Back to the Renaissance”, 1:00 PM.
July 18
Loranger Branch Library- Jerie
Ford, 10:30 AM & Independence Branch Library-Jerie Ford, 1:00 PM.
July 19
Hammond Branch Library- “Dinosaur Roar”, 10:00 AM & Kentwood
Branch Library- Jerie Ford, 1:00 PM.
July 21
Amite Branch Library- “Good Ole Days”, 10:00 AM
July 24
Hammond Branch Library- Karen Konnerth, 10:00 AM & Ponchatoula
Branch Library- Karen Konnerth, 1:00 PM.
July 25
Amite Branch Library- Karen Konnerth, 10:00 AM & Independence
Branch Library- “Awards Day”, 10:30 AM & Hammond Branch
Library- Puppet Workshop, 1:00 PM.
July 26
Hammond Branch Library- “Awards Day”, 10:00 AM & Loranger
Branch Library-”Awards Day”, 10:30 & Kentwood Branch Library-
“Awards Day”, 10:30 AM.
July 27
Ponchatoula Branch Library-”Awards Day”, 10:30 AM.
July 28
Amite Branch Library- “Awards Day”, 10:00 AM.
LOUISIANA TRAVEL & TOURISM
HAMMOND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
2 W. Thomas Street, Hammond.
Jamene Dahmer, Director, 345-4457.
Distribution of Fun Guides & Tourist Information.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
For more information on
Louisiana, call 1-800-568-9746 or write:
Louisiana Office of Tourism, P.O. Box 94291, Dept. 5653, Baton Rouge,
LA 70804-9291. Or contact us on
the Internet at www.tangi-cvb.org
DAY TRIPS
The
following are available activities for a fun day away.
Call for summer hours and admission rates.
Aquarium
of the Americas-
New Orleans. 504-861-2537. Hours:
Mon.-Fri. 9:30 AM-5 PM & Sat. 9:30 AM-6:00 PM.
Audubon
Zoo-
New Orleans. 504-861-2537. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:30 AM- 5 PM & Sat. 9:30 AM - 6
PM.
Camp
Discovery & Science Out Of This World- An Adventure in Space - Natchitoches.
1-800-259-9555.
Greater
Baton Rouge Zoo-
Baton Rouge. 225-775-3877. Hours: Mon.- Fri. 9:30 AM-5:00 PM & Sat.-Sun. 9:30
AM-6:00 PM.
John
James Audubon River Cruise-
Baton Rouge. 504-586-8777 or
1-800-233-BOAT.
Louisiana
Arts & Science Center-
Baton Rouge. 504-344-5272.
Hours: Tues. - Fri. 10 :00 AM - 3:00 PM; Sat. 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM &
Sun. 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM.
Louisiana
Children’s Museum-
New Orleans. 504- 523-1357.
Louisiana
Nature & Science Center-
New Orleans. 504-246-5672. Hours:
Tues. - Fri. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Sat. 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM & Sun. noon- 5:00
PM.
Louisiana
Old State Capital-
Baton Rouge. 504- 342-0500. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM. Sat. 10:00 AM-
4 :00 PM & Sun. noon- 4:00 PM.
Marine
Life Oceanarium- Gulfport,
MS. 601-863-0651. Hours: Mon. - Sun. 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM.
Musee
Conti - The Wax Museum of Louisiana Legends- New Orleans.
504- 525-2605 or 1-800-233-5405 Hours: M-S 10:00 AM- 5:30 PM & Sun.
noon- 5:30 PM.
USS
Kidd- Baton
Rouge; 504- 342-1942
LOUISIANA
STATE PARKS
For
more information, call the Office of State Parks 1-888-677-1400; write P.O.
Box 44426, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-4426; or e-mail: parks@crt.state.la.us.
STATE
PARKS
Bayou
Segnette
Westwego, LA
1-888-677-2296
Caney
Creek Lake
Chatham, LA
1-888-677-2263
Chemin-A-Haut
Bastrop, LA
1-888-677-2436
Chicot
Ville Platte, LA
1-888-677-2442
Cypremort
Point
Franklin, LA
1-888-867-4510
Fairview-Riverside
Madisonville, LA
1-888-677-3247
Fountainbleau
Mandeville, LA
1-888-677-3668
Grand
Isle
Grand Isle, LA
1-888-787-2559
Lake
Bistineau
Doyline, LA
1-888-677-2478
Lake
Bruin
St. Joseph, LA
1-888-677-2784
Lake
Claiborne
Homer, LA 1-888-677-2524
Lake
D’Arbonne
Farmerville, LA
1-888-677-5200
Lake
Fausse Pointe
St. Martinville, LA 1-888-677-7200
North
Toledo Bend
Zwolle, LA
1-888-677-6400
St.
Bernard
Violet, LA
1-888-677-7823
Sam
Houston
Lake Charles, LA
1-888-677-7264
Tickfaw
State Park
Springfield, LA
1-888-981-2020
STATE
COMMEMORATIVE AREAS
Audubon
St. Francisville, LA 1-888-677-2838
Centenary
St. Francisville, LA 1-888-677-2364
Fort
Jesup
Many, LA
1-888-677-5378
Fort
Pike
New Orleans, LA
1-888-662-5703
Fort
St. Jean Baptiste
Natchitoches, LA
1-888-677-7853
Locust
Grove
St. Francisville, LA 1-888-677-2838
Longfellow
Evangeline St. Martinville,
LA 1-888-677-2900
Los
Adaes
Many, LA
1-888-677-5378
Mansfield
Mansfield, LA
1-888-677-6267
Marksville
Marksville, LA
1-888-253-8954
Port
Hudson
Zachary, LA
1-888-677-3400
Poverty
Point
Epps, LA
1-888-926-5492
Rebel
Marthaville, LA
1-888-677-3600
Winter
Quarters
Newellton, LA
1-888-677-9468
STATE
PRESERVATION AREAS
LA
State Arboretum
Ville Platte, LA
1-888-677-6100
MILLER
MEMORIAL LIBRARY FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
The
Miller Memorial Library Family Resource Center is planning a FUN-tastic
summer. Our program calendar is
filled with exciting activities and classes.
The activities and classes will be held in the Center at 108 S. Pine
St. in Hammond. Registration is
required. Registration is
available Mon.-Fri. from 10:00 AM-noon & 2:00 PM-4:00 PM.
Unless otherwise noted, there is a registration fee of $1 per Summer
Fun-tastic Activity. To register
call 504-345-5493.
The
mission of the Miller Memorial Library Family Resource Center summer program
is to provide activities and events that inspire creativity, build interest,
develop skills and encourage social interaction in a nurturing family centered
environment which promotes learning through experience for our community.
SUMMER
FUN-TASTIC ACTIVITIES:
June
6-8 American
Red Cross Babysitting Course-This course is ideal for current and
future babysitters, teaching them the best ways to be safe and keep the
children in their care safe. This
is a 12-hour course organized in three sessions.
Fun activities, exciting videos, lively discussions and real-life
situations along with first aid and basic care skills are included. A fee of $20 is charged for the course materials and
certification cards from the American Red Cross. This class is being taught by the North Oaks Health System
Community Education Dept. Ages
11-16 from 8:30 AM to noon.
June
13 Earth
Balloon- Step into the center of the Earth Balloon at the Hammond
Square Mall! A 22-foot
inflatable, portable classroom, gives students an up-close, inside look at
earth science, geography and the world we live in.
Ages 5-12 at 10 AM & 11 AM.
June
14 Craft
Day- Under the Ocean crafts. Rachael
will show you how to create fish and creatures that live in the bottom of the
ocean. Ages 7-12 at 10 AM.
June
15 Audubon
Institute’s Bugmobile- The bug mobile is an exciting way to explore
the world of insects. Come
discover the wonderful world of bugs and check out the Bugmobile!
Ages 5-12 at 10 AM & 11 AM.
June
19 Audubon
Institute’s Aqua Van- Rhythm of the Reef.
Encounter the rich beauty and diverse life in an underwater world. Discover the unique inhabitants of the coral reef.
Ages 6-12 at 10 AM & 11 AM.
June
20 Resume
Writing- Ron Abel,
from SLU, will teach you to write the perfect resume to get the perfect job!
Ages 16 & up.
June
21 Craft
Day- Creative Jewelry. Kathy
Farmer will show you how to create simple jewelry.
Ages 6-10 at 10 AM.
June
21 Pamper
Me Teens!- PMS Day Spa will demonstrate skin and nail care for
teens. Parents are welcomed to
sit in on the demonstration Ages 13 and up at 11 AM.
June
22 Tickfaw
State Park’s Nature Center- Come discover the many plants and
animals at the park. Ages 5-12 at
10 AM & 11 AM.
June
27 Kindermusik!-
Gina Anthon will help parents and children explore music and movement
through
singing, dancing and chanting. Come
join us for an hour of fun. Ages
2-4 at 10 AM. June 27
Healthy Snacks for Kids- Melissa Gispert will show kids
how to prepare healthy and nutritious snacks.
Ages 8-12 at 11 AM.
June
28 Craft
Day- African Art. Rachael
will briefly discuss different African cultures and the art of masks. Ages 7-12 at 10 AM.
Public
Speaking for Teens- Speak UP! In
a casual environment, teens will
have a chance to actually practice making short impromptu speeches, including telling a humorous story, introducing
another speaker, participating in a debate or an interview, selling something,
and practicing microphone technique. Ages 13-17 at 11 AM.
June
29 The
Story Teller Myles Gill
will entertain with his talent for reading great children’s stories.
Ages 4-10 at 10 AM.
Scoozy the Clown-
Scoozy will entertain the group with fun and games. Ages 4 & up at 11 AM.
July
6
Basic Sewing for Kids- Arlette will teach kids to
hand-sew felt animals. Learn to sew on buttons and to do simple hand stitching.
Ages 7-10 at 11 AM.
Basic
Sewing for Kids II-
Arlette will teach older kids a variety of hand stitches.
Create a tote bag, your favorite animal or pillow.
Ages 11-13 at 1 PM.
July
7
Craft Day- Join Patti for an hour of fun craft ideas!
Ages 6-10 at 10 AM.
Movement
for Moms and Toddlers- Samantha will teach “creative
play” movement for Mom and her little one.
Ages 2-5 at 11 AM.
July
11
Basic Aid Training- Students will be instructed on how to
provide minimal care for a person requiring First Aid.
Activity will include controlling bleeding, treating burns, caring for
nosebleed, responding to a poisoning, planning a fire escape route and
accessing emergency phone numbers. Ages
7-12 at 10 AM.
True
Colors for Teens-
Are you a curious green? A fun
loving orange? Are you “good as
gold”? Or “true blue”? This interactive workshop explores basic personality types by
assigning each of them color. Using
True Colors is a fun way to navigate through all situations.
It is also a great tool for conflict resolution among friends and
family members. Ages 13-17 at
10:30 AM.
July
12
Craft Day- Shrinky-Dinks.
Join Budd as he demonstrates this fun craft. Ages
5-12 at 10 AM.
July
13
CPR Demonstration- A Certified instructor from North Oaks
Community Education Dept. will demonstrate rescue breathing and CPR, the
Heimlich maneuver on a conscious choking victim, along with the use of the
abdominal thrust for one who is unconscious.
Ages 10 -14 at 10 AM.
Basic
Photography- Rhonda will show you some basic photography skills
and demonstrate creative photo art. Ages
8-12 at 11 AM.
Creative
Cookie Decorating- Join Jackie as she demonstrates the art of cookie
decorating. Ages 7-12 at 12:30
PM.
July
18
Kids Talent Show!- Come join us for a morning filled with
all kinds of talents. There will
be singing, music and dance!. If
you would like to be a part of this show please call Ola at 345-5493.
Ages 4 and up at 9:30 AM.
Music
with Reginald Sanders- Take a musical journey with Reggie and
friends. Kids will enjoy music
from around the world! Ages 4 and
up at 11 AM.
July
19
Craft Day- Candle making with Beth.
Come and learn the creative art of candle making.
Ages 8 -15 at 10 AM.
July
20
Food, Fun and Reading!- A nutrition and literacy program
developed for Pre-K- grade 2. Parents
will teach their children food and nutrition by having children’s story
books, with food related themes, read
to them. Great hands-on
activities! Early experiences
with food are very important in forming life long attitudes and eating habits.
For parents at 11 AM.
July
24,26 & 28
American Red Cross Babysitting Course-This course is
ideal for current and future babysitters, teaching them the best ways to be
safe and keep the children in their care safe. This is a 12-hour course organized in three sessions.
Fun activities, exciting videos, lively discussions and real-life
situations along with first aid and basic care skills are included.
A fee of $20 is charged for the course materials and certification
cards from the American Red Cross. This
class is being taught by North Oaks Health System Community Education Dept. Ages 11-16 from 8:30 AM to noon.
July
25
A Stitch in Time- Beth will teach the basics of counted
cross stitch and create a beginners’ project.
Ages 6 and up at 9:30 AM.
July
25
Journaling for Teens- Elly will teach the process of
writing to privately explore and express feelings in a comfortable
environment. Ages 13 and up at 11
AM.
July
26
Craft Day- New ideas for rainy day crafts.
Ages 6-12 at 10 AM.
July
27
Movie and Fun day!- Come join the staff and interns for a
movie marathon morning. Ages 6 to
10 at 10 AM.
Free
Family Enrichment Classes for Adults- 504-345-5493 for class description &
to register. Classes with a * are
for young people ages 10 & up with parent enrolled in adult segment
meeting at the same time.
MAY
W 3
Noon
Active Parenting Today - Session 1 of 6
Th 4
6 pm
Discipline That Works
T 9
Noon
How To Handle Your Anger
W 10
Noon
Active Parenting Today - Session 2 of 6
W 17
Noon
Active Parenting Today - Session 3 of 6