Calendar Of Area Events for Kids - Click Here! - A schedule of things for Parents and Kids to do around our area.

PARENTS ORGANIZATIONS:

M.O.P.S. - Mothers of Preschoolers, 931 Love Point Road, Stevensville, MD 21666 - 410-643-7366

Kent Island MOPS, Mothers of Preschoolers, is for mothers with children from birth thru kindergarten. We meet at Safe Harbor Presbyterian Church on the second Thursday of each month September ? May. Our Thursday meetings are from 7-9pm and childcare is available at every meeting. In addition, we schedule one kids play day and one mom?s night out each month. While many organizations focus on making a better world for our children, at MOPS, we focus on making better children for our world. How? By meeting the needs of their mothers because when we impact a mom, we impact a child and ultimately, impact the world. Better moms make a better world. For more information, please contact Kathy Guerra at 410/643-7366.

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The Chesapeake Bay Mom's Club, Anna Van Wie: President - Email: mom@chesapeakemomsclub.org

We offer support for stay at home moms in the form of playgroups, educational seminars, field trips, outings for moms and family events and much more. It is a great network for young families in Queen Anne's County.

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Our Kids Chesapeake - (703) 473-8696
A free activities & resource guide for families in Annapolis, Baltimore and surrounding areas. We've been around since 1999.

YOUTH SPORTS:

Chesapeake Bay Piranhas Football & Cheerleading - P.O. Box 302, Stevensville, MD 21666 - 1-(877) 209-9055

The Chesapeake Bay Piranhas Football & Cheerleading League is an organization dedicated to teaching sportsmanship and the fundamentals of tackle football and cheerleading to children of the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The CBPF&C League is a member of the Anne Arundel County Youth Football and Anne Arundel County Youth Cheerleading Associations.

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Chesapeake Bay Wrestling - 109 Baltimore Dr. Stevensville, MD 21666 - (443) 496-0701

At Chesapeake Bay Wrestling our goal is to develop our Kent Island kids into self disciplined, well rounded athletes by participating in the 'Worlds Oldest Sport'. CBW will be a seeding program for KIHS, tailoring our kids for the next level of competition in High School Wrestling. Wrestling is a very physical, emotional and demanding sport. We will be competing in the AACO Wrestling League with a County 'A' team for experienced kids and a County 'B' team for first and some second year kids. The AACO Wrestling League is comprised of about 10 AACO teams, 1 QACO team (us), 1 Harford County team and 2 Howard County teams. Most, if not all of the matches will be held in AACO High Schools. If you think you have what it takes and want learn more about this great sport, we invite you to apply.
Questions? Contact Coach: Rusty Smith 443-496-0701 or chesapeakebaywrestling@yahoo.com
Cost: $100 made payable to "Chesapeake Bay Wrestling"

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Kent Island Youth Soccer League - P.O. Box 952, Stevensville, MD 21666 - (410) 643-2800

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Kent Island Youth Baseball & Softball Club - P.O. Box 113, Stevensville, MD 21666

The Kent Island Youth Baseball & Softball Club (KIYBSC) is a recognized non-profit organization in the State of Maryland, founded to provide youth athletes on Kent Island and in the surrounding community a safe, educational, and recreational outlet in sports. We have received our federal 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-deductible status. Our Club was established to further the development ofyouth baseball and softball while promoting physical fitness, athletic skill, leadership, and good sportsmanship within our community.

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Kent Island Select Baseball - POC: Bob Reading - 410-202-6128

Kent Island Select Baseball is dedicated to giving your child the best baseball experience and baseball education possible. This is a travel team. All players get full uniforms and the opportunity to participate in out-of-state and in-state tournaments.

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CAMPING & SCOUTING:

Kent Island Boy Scout Troop 278 - 800 Romancoke Road, Stevensville, MD 21666

Our Troop is chartered by American Legion Post 278, located at 800 Romancoke Road (Route 8) in Stevensville, Maryland. We serve age 11 through 17 boys from the Stevensville / Kent Island area. Our weekly meetings are on Monday nights from 7:00 to 8:30.

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Kent Island Cub Scout Pack 496 - 2525 Romancoke Road, Stevensville, MD 21666

Our pack is very active and comprised of approximately 50 boys in approximately 10 dens. We are proud to say that this is our pack's 28th year! Our monthly pack meetings are normally held on the 4th Tuesday of the month (September through May) at the Elks Lodge #2576 located at 2525 Romancoke Road (Route 8) in Stevensville, MD.

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Camp Wright - 400 Camp Wright Lane, Stevensville, MD 21666 - (410) 643-4171

Day Camp Programs run weekly from June 25 to Aug. 10th. Programs for camper who have completed K-6th grade. Middle School Adventure Programs for completed 6-8th grades.
Resident Camps: 3-7 day programs for 7 to 14 year olds.
Facility is available for rental by church, school, scout and community groups from May 1 to Nov. 1. Team building, nature and paddling programs available. Camp is Accredited by American Camp Association. Owned and operated by Episcopal Diocese of Easton.

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Queen Anne's County Parks and Recreation - 1945 4-H Park Road, P.O. Box 37, Centreville, MD 21617 - (410) 758-0835

A wide variety of camps including: Volleyball, Tennis, Golf, Soccer, Summer Tots, Fishing, Theater, Cheer and Dance, Lacrosse, Zoo, Princess, Summer Recreation, Wetland Spring Break, and Multi-Sports Camps. Many age groups!

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ACADEMICS, SCIENCE & RELIGIOUS:

Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center - 600 Discovery Lane, Grasonville, MD. 21638 - (410) 827-6694

Summer Day Camp from June 18-22 and June 25-29.
CREEPY CRAWLERS - Educational program for ages 2-5 Mon or Tues 10:00- 11:00AM

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Christ Episcopal Church Day School - PO Box 141, Stevensville, MD 21666 - (410) 643-8248 - Email: cecds@verizon.net

CECDS is Kent Island's original preschool located at 830 Romancoke Road, Route 8 South. We have openings for 3 and 4 year olds and offer tuition assistance. Please visit our website at www.cecds.org for more information.

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My Kids' Tutor Educational Services - 203 Romancoke Rd Suite 566, Stevensville, MD 21666 - (410) 643-1431
Orton Gillingham instruction - the prescription for dyslexia, Speech, dysgraphia, autism spectrum.

We offer regular educational services as well - ISEE and SAT prep. We provide college application assistance. We support home schooling families. We consult at Parent/Teacher conferences / Partner with the teachers and schools.

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Shine Like Stars Preschool - Lakeview Fellowship Church - Diane Ryan-Director - 230 Hess Rd., Grasonville, MD 21638 - (410) 643-2486
Class Offerings:

2-year-old program available - details will be posted soon!

Tuesday and Thursday - 9.30am-12.00pm
Age: 2 1/2 to 3-years old

Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 9.30am-12.00pm
Age: 3 1/2 to 4-years-old

Monday - Friday, 5 day class -12.30-3.00pm
Age: 4-years-old

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Wye Bible Church - 115 Narnia Drive, Grasonville, MD 21638 - (410) 827-6650 - Email: wyebible@verizon.com

The children's ministries we have going at Wye Bible Church are:
Sunday School for children is of all ages is offered every Sunday morning at 9am.
Children's Church which meets at 10:30 Sunday Mornings.
Little Lamb Preschool meeting weekdays (registration require through Bonnie Reamy 410/827-6022)
Awana meets Wednesday evenings 6:30-8pm, during the school year. For ages 4 years-5th grade.
Middle School Bible Study meets on Tuesdays at 6:30pm.
High School Bible Study meets on Tuesdays at 7:30pm.
Spanish Class (requires registration through Little Lamb office, 410/827-6022)

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Abrakadoodle - 222-B Shopping Center Road, Stevensville, MD 21666 - (301)-464-3007 - Email: LCox@abrakadoodle.com
Mailing address is Abrakadoodle - 12423 Stretton Lane, Bowie, MD 20715

Abrakadoodle, remarkable art education for children, was founded by educators in 2002 and has provided innovative programs to tens of thousands of children.

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DANCE INSTRUCTION:

Rohanna Dance Productions, 1572 Whitehall Road, Annapolis, MD 21409 - (410) 349-3100 Email: dance@rohannadance.com
We offer instruction in recreational and competitive dance styles for children of all ages and adults. Now offering Birthday and Special Event parties for individuals or scout troops.

Studio 180 Dance, 131 Gibralter Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 - (410) 268-5299 Email: info@studio180dance.com
Studio 180 Dance is starting the New Year with a new semester of classes for all ages, 2-adult. To view our schedule, please visit us at www.studio180dance.com. The Winter/Spring 2009 schedule is posted under classes, spring schedule. Register today to get ready for our recital in June!

KIDS ENTERTAINMENT

All Aboard Jump, P.O. Box 385, Centreville, Maryland 21617 - 410-778-8133 - Email: Allaboarbjump@yahoo.com
Moon Bounce Rental business for parties.

By The Bay Rentals, Stevensville, MD 21666 410-643-2525 - Email: katie@bythebayrentals.com
Local family owned and operated party rental business. Moonbounces, slides, water slides, tents, tables and chairs.

Lucky The Magic Clown, Magictainment - 443-490-1334 Email: info@magictainmentshow.com
For birthdays and childcare centers ages 2-7.
My web links explain all details:
Daycare providers: Lucky The Magic Clown
Birthday Parties: Lucky The Magic Clown Birthday

STUFFED ANIMALS AND TOYS

Discovery Toys, Barbara Thomas - Independent Educational Consultant - (410) 643-6372
High quality educational toys and products for over 30 years. Learn through play, toys for infants through elementary school aged children designed to promote learning and development. Home parties and fundraising programs available.

Fuzzy's Bear Factory & Gifts, 7A Goldsborough St, Easton, MD 21601 - 410-820-9175 Email: fuzzys@goeaston.net
We Sell WEBKINZ. All the New ones have Arrived! Build your own custom animal to be stuffed, dressed and carried home in a box with their own birth certificate. We specialiaze in childrens birthday partys and field trips for daycares and Mom/play groups. Please call and I can customize a package for any group. We also sell toys, crafts, children's books and much more. Gift Certificates Available.

CHILDREN'S THEATRE & VOICE

Tiffany Shannon Productions, LLC, PO Box 206, Chester, MD 21619 - (443) 994-5230
Email: kaitlin@tiffanyshannonproductions.com
We are a Children's Theatre Company that offers musical theatre workshops for kids and teens, upbeat fun live performances for young audiences, and private vocal lessons in your own home!!!

OTHER RESOURCES

Chesapeake Family Magazine, 929 West Street ? Annapolis, MD 21401 - 410-263-1641
A resource for parents. We?ve been publishing since 1990 and are a local all Mom staff dedicated to finding the best resources for parents. We have an extensive online calendar with hundreds of events every month. Plus we have lists of preschools, private schools, summer camps and more.

Be sure to check out Kent Island Online's Family Fun page for fun things to do with the entire family!