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Christian Summer Camp and Retreat Center   Cho-Yeh is a Christian recreation camp for children ages 6-16. We offer one and two week sessions. With an outstanding college staff, Cho-Yeh provides a safe, fun environment for campers to grow in their faith while building relationships with others. Some of our activities include paintball, mountain biking, horseback riding, wakeboarding, archery, riflery, rock climbing, swimming, blobbing, diving, snorkeling, banana boating, high ropes, arts & crafts, pedal karts, volleyball, soccer, dance, and cheerleading. (less) ... (more)

Early Childhood Education: Childcare Beyond Daycare   The Goddard School encourages a child's lifelong love of learning. Whether gently holding an infant, encouraging toddlers to share or providing preschoolers with enriching activities, caring teachers support the healthy development of children from six-weeks to six-years-old, year round. Developmental Guidelines form the basis of unique lesson plans that are brought to life in fun and imaginative ways in learning centers including music, dramatic play, creative art, science, computers, blocks and puzzles. Daily Activity Reports, a corporate Quality Assurance program and accredited continuing education for teachers are just a few of the reasons Goddard is setting the standard in childcare. (less) ... (more)

Naturally Wild   Recognized by Parents magazine as one of the Ten Best Zoos for Kids, the Houston Zoo is an exciting live animal adventure that provides a unique educational and conservation resource serving 1.7 million guests annually. Set in a 55-acre lush tropical landscape, the Zoo is home to more than 4,500 exotic animals representing more than 800 species. Operated by the not-for-profit Houston Zoo, Inc., the Houston Zoo is located at 6200 Golf Course Drive in beautiful Hermann Park. The Zoo is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. during Central Standard Time (last admission at 5 p.m.) and from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. during Central Daylight Time (last admission at 6 p.m.). The Zoo is closed Christmas Day. Regular admission is $11 for adults, $6 for seniors, $7 for children ages 2-11 and FREE for children under 2. Visit the courtesy booth at your neighborhood Fiesta Mart and purchase an adult Zoo admission for $9 and a child Zoo admission for $6. Zoo memberships start at only $55. (less) ... (more)

The Wiggles Wiggly Circus On Tour   The Fab Four from down under are back with this year's most anticipated family event. It's the smell of "Hot Poppin' Popcorn"! It's the excitement of a "A Big Big Show"! It's The Wiggles "Wiggly Circus Live!" Tour. Join The Wiggles, Captain Feathersword, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Henry the Octopus, Wags the Dog and all the Wiggly Dancers as they bring all the excitement of the big top with a wiggly twist right to your hometown! (less) ... (more)

Computer and Technology Camp   Find your SPACE to WONDER this Summer! Design a computer game or build a computer; make a robot or develop a webpage; direct and edit your own video or animate graphics! Campers can do all of that and more during our weekly Summer day camps located in Dallas, Houston, Austin and Washington DC . Our project-based curricula, designed by Rice University graduates instill technology principles as well as problem solving and critical thinking skills in a FUN environment. Campers get immediate hands-on experience from highly trained technology industry staff and counselors. Small groups of 1 counselor per 6 campers ensure plenty of 1-to-1 time so that every camper has a customized Summer experience. Our courses give campers the tools to explore their tech side while reaching their creative potential. Enroll today and spend your Summer learning new technology skills while having a blast! WS welcomes all experience levels and all ages 7-17. (less) ... (more)