A Stage Mother? Oh, Brother….

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Some kids excel at soccer. Some are gifted gymnasts. Some are academically driven. Our 11-year-old twins? They love to perform. As any parents whose children demonstrate pronounced interest (dare I say, talent?) would, we heartily encourage them. Sleuthing out appropriate audition opportunities. Registering for related summer camps. Toting them to and from rehearsals. Looking—and paying—for […]

This Week: June 17 – 23, 2013

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Please visit websites or call to confirm dates and times of events – they may change after posting here. Yay! It’s finally summer and school is out! Enjoy our great list of fun events this week. Have an event to add to our calendar? Email us at christa@richmondmom.com! Don’t forget to check your Richmondmom.com Savvy Saver card […]

This Week: June 24 – 30, 2013

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Please visit websites or call to confirm dates and times of events – they may change after posting here. Have an event to add to our calendar? Email us at christa@richmondmom.com! Don’t forget to check your Richmondmom.com Savvy Saver card for great savings at many local events and activities for kids and adults. Don’t have a card? […]

Check Out All of the New Events at Spirited Art for Summer Fun

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If you haven’t been to Spirited Art lately, you haven’t been to Spirited Art.  They’re always doing some new, fun and different! And summer months are BIG months at Spirited Art with lots of great things happening. They’re teaming up with some fun partners like Bricks 4 Kidz, All Fired Up, and more. Kids Fun […]

Fanning the SPARC

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When I moved from the D.C. metro area to Richmond in 1991, the School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community, a.k.a. SPARC, had already been founded and thriving for 10 years. In the year 2001, our twins were born—and SPARC celebrated their 20th anniversary. Last week, our now 11-year-old twosome felt the SPARC […]

This Week: February 25 – March 3, 2013

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Have an event to add to our calendar? Email us at kate@richmondmom.com! Don’t miss our mega-listing of Richmond Summer Camp 2013 options for kids of all ages. ALWAYS check dates, times and locations of events as they may change after posting here. Don’t forget to check your Richmondmom.com Savvy Saver card for great savings at many local events […]

Goddard School – Choosing the Best Summer Program for Your Child

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Children are interested in fun and friends. Parents are also interested in safety, qualified staff, age-appropriate activities and a learning component. Consider the following variables when selecting a summer program: How can you ensure your child is in a safe program?    To ensure optimum safety, look for a program that hosts visitors, such as […]

This Week: February 11 – 17, 2013

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Have an event to add to our calendar? Email us at kate@richmondmom.com! Check out our contests for tickets to Richmond Kids Expo & Babies Too, and the Ringling Brothers Circus! And don’t miss our mega-listing of Richmond Summer Camp 2013 options for kids of all ages. ALWAYS check dates, times and locations of events as they may change […]

Romp n’ Roll Richmond Summer Camps 2013

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REGISTER EARLY – COSTS INCREASE TO $70 per week on May 1, 2013! The officially-fun, officially-famous Romp n’ Roll Summer Camp will run weekly June 3 through August 30. Romp n’ Roll Summer Camp is for children ages 2-5 years. It’s like a big kids’ camp on training wheels; all the fun, learning, and excitement but without […]

Have a Kickin’ Summer Camp with Martial Arts World

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UPDATE 5/3/2013:  Early registration deadline has been extended until May 15th! Have a kickin’ summer camp with Martial Arts World! Our program is designed to meet each child’s needs based on age appropriate and self-confidence building activities. With multiple field trips each week, such as swimming, roller skating, arts and crafts, and motivational Martial Arts […]