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Any reproduction of this publication, in whole or in part, is strictly forbidden without expressed written permission. 11900 Parklawn Drive, Suite 300 | Rockville, MD 20852 | 301-230-2222 or 703-318-1385 | washingtonfamily.com 6  WashingtonFAMILY  JUNE 2019 FIRST WORD #FestivalSeason H Britni Petersen Managing Editor bpetersen@midatlanticmedia.com Facebook facebook.com/WashingtonFamilyMagazine​ Follow us on Pinterest @familymagazine and Instagram @washingtonfamilymag Email us Let us know what’s on your mind. info@thefamilymagazine.com Story Ideas Have a story idea? We want to hear it. Email us at editor@thefamilymagazine.com ere we are again — longer days, extra sunshine, backyard barbecues, pool- side lounging and weekend trips to the beach. Yes, it’s officially summer, and we at Washington FAMILY are so excited to welcome the new, bright season. Of course, there are so many things to love about summer, such as beachside hangs and out- door movie theaters. But, my favorite part about this season? Festivals. The summer months are always jam-packed with awesome festivals where you can explore the best of food, music, art, etc. And we are pretty lucky to live in an area that truly knows how to put on a good festival. If you haven’t yet enjoyed DMV festival-life, now’s the time. We have an extensive “Summer Fest” list on page 16 that includes the best festivals happen- ing throughout the entire summer for any type of interest. Wine and beer festivals, crab festivals, jazz festivals — you name it, it’s on the list. And perfectly timed for June, we have other seasonally-focused stories in this issue including our list of newly released “Sunny Reads” for kids on page 34 and “Wake Up Ready” beauty tips for moms on page 20. In “Wake Up Ready,” Josie Philippe from DC Lash Bar shares tips to help moms get through the busy and sometimes hectic summer months feeling refreshed and ready to shine. Another notable event happening this month is Father’s Day. To celebrate these special men in our lives, we have a list of local Father’s Day events on page 13 that we know dads will love! We also have a profile on former Washington Redskins football player, Santana Moss on page 14 where he discusses everything from football to fatherhood. Lastly, if you’re looking for even more things to do with the family this season, check out our website, washingtonfamily.com, for our weekly roundup of fun, local events. So, grab your sunny essentials, turn the page and get ready to dive into summer fun! Happy reading!   ■ WashingtonFAMILY.com  7 CALENDAR {  june } SATURDAY 1 FREE Imagination Bethesda 10 a.m. Come out for the 25th annual Imagination Bethesda, a children’s street festival. Musical performances and professional children’s entertainers will light up the stage, while hands-on art and craft activities will line the streets along Elm Street and Woodmont Avenue in downtown Bethesda. There will also be a variety of hands-on activities for the 12-and-under crowd. Bethesda Row Cinema, 7235 Woodmont Ave., Bethesda, Md. NOW: Family Concert 4 p.m. | Up to $10. Kids ages 12 and under admitted free! Bring the whole family to enjoy a special family concert! The colorful program will engage listeners both young and young at heart. After the concert, enjoy an instrument petting zoo! Temple Emanuel, 10101 Connecticut Ave., Kensington, Md. SUNDAY 2 Twos Travelers: Squiggly Lines & All MONDAY 3 National Theatre Live’s “The Audience” 10th Anniversary 7 p.m. | $15-$22. For 60 years, Queen Elizabeth II has met with each of her 12 prime ministers in a private weekly meeting. This meeting is known as “The Audience.” No one knows what they discuss, not even their spouses. From the old warrior Winston Churchill to Iron Lady Margaret Thatcher and finally David Cameron, the Queen advises her prime ministers on all matters both public and personal. Through these private audiences, we see glimpses of the woman behind the crown and witness the moments that shaped a monarch. Regal Gallery Place 14, 701 7th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. TUESDAY 4 FREE Home School Days: Crime Scene Investigation 10 a.m. Home school families are invited to put their detective skills to the test! Students of all ages will be briefed with a case file of one of three on-going investigations and participate in crime scene investigation, 10 a.m. | $43. A curvy banana, a straight sidewalk, a squiggly noodle, there are so many types of lines everywhere you look! Let your little one explore the different types of lines and shapes through art, literature and play. Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center, 10th and Constitution, Washington, D.C. analysis of fingerprints, boot prints, unknown powders, handwriting, and chromatography. Students will interview suspects and see if they can solve the case! National Museum of the Marine Corps, 18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Triangle, Va. WEDNESDAY 5 FREE Revels World Story Time 10:30 a.m. Join Washington Revels in celebrating the world through children’s literature! Embark on a multicultural adventure through legends, tales and newly written stories from around the globe. And reimagine what story time can be with crafts, songs, movement and more! Revels World Story Time is geared toward the infant to pre-K age set, but all are welcome! Washington Revels, 531 Dale Drive, Silver Spring, Md. THURSDAY 6 Beauty and the Beast 7:30 p.m. | $16-$32. Based on the Academy Award-winning Disney film Beauty and the Beast, it tells the story of Belle, a beautiful and intelligent young woman who feels out of place in her provincial French village. When her father is imprisoned in a mysterious castle, Belle’s attempt to rescue him leads to her capture by the Beast, a grisly and fearsome monster, who was long ago trapped in his gruesome form by and enchantress. The only way for the Beast to become human once again is if he learns to love and be loved in return. Creative Cauldron at ArtSpace Falls Church, 410 S. Maple Falls Church, Va. FRIDAY 7 The Talented Clementine (World Premiere) 7:30 p.m. | $12-$15. Based on the book by Sara Pennypacker: Clementine gets nervous when her third grade teacher announces that her class will be putting on a talent show to raise money for the spring trip. She can’t sing or dance or play an instrument like her super talented friend Margaret, and what talents she does have would not work on a stage. Clementine must find an act, any act, to perform before the night of the big show. But with only a few days to do so, can she put it together in time? Recommended for ages 6 and older. Gunston Arts Center Theater One, 2700 S. Lang St., Arlington, Va. ONE JOURNEY FESTIVAL Saturday, June 29 | 11 a.m. | FREE 6 p.m. | $40-$60. The 10-Minute Taste is a modern take on dinner theater. Instead of sitting through a full-length musical or Shakespearean classic, five 10-minute plays are presented while guests dine in a contemporary establishment. Guests will be assigned seating at tables named after notable playwrights, including August Wilson, Lynn Nottage and Jeremy O. Harris. Busboys & Poets Takoma, 235 Carroll St., N.W., Washington, D.C. Come out for an afternoon celebration of talents and accomplishments of refugees and other displaced people. Enjoy music, dance, storytelling, art, theater and more. Watch a One Journey unity parade, grab some food at the many international food trucks on site and let your kids explore the children’s tent. Fun for all ages! Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 8  WashingtonFAMILY  JUNE 2019 PROVIDED The 10-Minute Taste Theater Festival SUMMER CAMPS! Music Art Theater Camps for Ages 4 to 14 1 & 2 Week Sessions Available Full & Half Days PM Extended Care Multi-Session & Sibling Discounts Performances and Shows Summer Main Stage Year-Round Music Lessons 7/29 - 8/10, ages 13-18 Flexible scheduling during Summer - BE MORE CHILL THE BROADWAY MUSICAL Register Now! Early Fall Registration begins 6/1! Register now for the Cast Placement Audition! Don’t miss out on these amazing opportunities! 703 938 7301 Vienna, VA Opening Day May 25t h! @ cbw aterpark _ YOUNG ACTORS SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE Register Now for Spring Session, Summer Camps, and Summer Classes - Don't Miss Out! character days speed 25% OFF Admission Tickets Use Promo Code 25Washington (Up to 4 tickets, Monday-Friday only) www.chesapeakebeach waterpark.com lazy river waterfalls beachcomber PLACEMENT AUDITIONS: JUNE 15 lap pool REGISTER AT 202.232.0714 OR VISIT STUDIOTHEATRE.ORG grille slides SUMMER INTENSIVE harmoniaschool.org birthday parties 4079 Gordon Stinnett Ave Chesapeake Beach, MD WashingtonFAMILY.com  9 CALENDAR SATURDAY 8 Northern Virginia’s All Star Comic Con 10 a.m. | $35-$99 (Children 8 and under are FREE). Northern Virginia’s All Star Comic Con is a weekend-long celebration of comics, art, gaming and pop culture fandoms for all ages. The convention boasts three full, sold out ballrooms featuring pop culture vendors (toys, comics, games, etc), writers, artists and various creators. Additionally, All Star Comic Con hosts a kids’ center with workshops, panels, sessions, interactive attractions, gaming rooms, musical performances and celebrity appearances. Sheraton Tysons, 8661 Leesburg Pike, Tysons, Va. SUNDAY 9 FREE Youth Fishing Event 9 a.m. Learn the basics of fishing. Under age 16 must have adult supervision. Some loaner rods and reels available. Free bait. Free lunch to all attendees. Free goodie bag provided by Virginia Game and Inland Fisheries. To register or more information, contact John McMann at 703-508-6232 or email mcmann926@gmail.com. C. F. Phelps WMA, Sumerduck Fauquier County, Va. king, a dazzling bazaar, a mystical sorcerer and more! Featuring music from Korsakovs’ acclaimed Scheherazade and Ravel’s timeless Bolro. Filene Center at Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Va. THURSDAY 13 FREE Mommy & Me at Congressional Plaza 10 a.m. Join us every second Thursday of the month this 10 a.m. | $25-$30. This special summer for Mommy & Me! Scottish Tea features tasty Enjoy a free morning out with delicacies, delightful tea and live entertainment and activities scholarly discussions on the designed to enhance parents´ Scottish heritage of Dumfries. interaction with their children held RSVP your spot today while tickets in the breezeway at Congressional last! Weems-Botts Museum Annex, Plaza! Congressional Plaza, 3944 Cameron St., Dumfries, Va. Rockville, Md. Scottish Tea TUESDAY 11 Parenting Class: Music FRIDAY 14 FREE Erth’s Dinosaur 10 a.m. | $15. Learn how to connect Zoo Live Show songs with museum objects to ensure a positive learning experience for your baby. Babies love listening and hearing music, so this class will encourage parents to sing to their child while at the museum. Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center, 10th and Constitution, Washington, D.C. WEDNESDAY 12 Caracalla Dance Theatre: One Thousand and One Nights 8 p.m. | $25-$65. One Thousand and One Nights takes audiences on a majestic journey to a far away and magical land where they will encounter a doomed 10:30 a.m. Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live leads you on a breathtaking tour that begins in prehistoric Australia. Meet and interact with an eye- popping collection of larger- than-life dinosaurs presented in an entertaining and educational live theatrical performance. Smithsonian National Zoo, Washington, D.C. SATURDAY 15 Manassas Hamfest 8:30 a.m. | $10. Come out to the 45th annual Manassas Hamfest sponsored by the Ole Virginia Hams Amateur Radio Club, promoting ham radio! Indoor Find us on 10  WashingtonFAMILY  JUNE 2019 CALENDAR & outdoor flea market areas, indoor commercial areas, VEC license exams, QSL bureau representatives, amateur maker project demos, amateur radio satellite forum, various technology & radio demos throughout the day. Manassas Park Community Center, 99 Adams St., Manassas Park, Va. SUNDAY 16 Maryland Lavender Festival 9 a.m. | $15-$25. Spend a day in the lavender field. Enjoy picturesque views, vendors, live music, food trucks, glasses and bottles of wine, pints and growlers of beer, handcrafted distilled spirits, educational seminars and demonstrations. Relax in the fragrant field, photograph the scenery and shop the artisan vendors. Gifts, plants, dried lavender and freshly cut bundles will be available for purchase. Springfield Manor Winery, Distillery and Brewery, Thurmont, Md. TUESDAY 18 FREE E.T. at Adams Morgan Movie Nights 8 p.m. E.T., the Extra Terrestrial is one of the most beloved (and successful) films of all time and is the perfect family-friendly film to wrap up their space-themed Movie Nights this year. Come out and bring the kids to enjoy one of everyone’s all-time favorites. Movie starts shortly after dark. Arrive early to get a free cookie from Insomnia Cookies. Adams Morgan Soccer Field, Washington, D.C. WEDNESDAY 19 Dinner Under the Stars 6 p.m. It’s a night of relaxation, dining, dancing, craft beers, cocktails and fine wines. It’s a place for families and friends to come together and for a romantic evening under the stars. Enjoy listening to a live band at dinner under the stars! West and Calvert Street, Annapolis, Md. THURSDAY 20 FREE Reptiles Alive his tall, red-and-white-striped hat appears around the door, Sally and her brother know that the cat in the hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and craziest of ideas, he is certainly fun to play with. And he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure. Adventure Theatre, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, Md. FRIDAY 21 Daddy Daughter Date Night SUNDAY 24 Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical 11 a.m. This popular live reptile show is a great introduction to the world of reptiles. Learn snake secrets and laugh at our lizard stories and turtle tales. Featured animals may include a boa or python, tortoise, lizards and other amazing animals. Twinbrook Library, Rockville, Md. 6:30 p.m. | $7-$25. Make it a special night out with your little princess(es). Enjoy music, snacks, drinks, games, dancing, a photo area and more! Each child gets to go home with a craft goodie bag. The Zen Lounge, 9042 Hornbaker Road Manassas, Va. SATURDAY 22 The Cat in the Hat 11 a.m. | $20. Based on the book by Dr. Seuss, from the moment 2 p.m. | $54-$79. Born to parents who prize their own ignorance and disdain books, learning and any information they can’t get from television, Matilda somehow manages to emerge .. a genius. Maybe even a magical one. However, she and the rest of the school are under the tyrannical rule of a deliciously devious villain, principal Agatha Trunchbull. Matilda embraces the fearful and Amazing Farm Fun at Ticonderoga Farms RENT OUR VENUE FOR YOUR FIELD TRIP, CORPORATE EVENT OR BIRTHDAY PARTY SOME ACTIVITIES AT THE FARM INCLUDE: JUMPING PILLOWS • SLIDES MINING SLUICE • FARM ANIMALS PEDAL KART TRACK HAYRIDES • SWINGING BRIDGE TETHERBALL AND MORE! amazingfarmfun.com • 26469 Ticonderoga Road, Chantilly, VA 20152 CALL 703.327.4424 TO RESERVE YOUR EVENT TODAY! WashingtonFAMILY.com  11 CALENDAR terrifying moments of childhood with humor, hard-earned optimism and astoundingly witty musical numbers. Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Road, Olney, Md. of navigating childhood and parenthood. Roberts rise to musical success sounds like the inspiration for School of Rockafter performing with the indie folk-rock band, Pimentos for Gus, he picked up a teaching gig at a Montessori preschool and began writing and singing songs for his students, who love his sound and message. Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center, 10th and Constitution, Washington, D.C. TUESDAY 25 Like Father, Like Son 10 a.m. | $15. Learn about the artist and apprenticeship relationship that developed in the Italian Renaissance. Compare and contrast this dependent relationship with your developing relationship with your baby. Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center, 10th and Constitution, Washington, D.C. WEDNESDAY 26 FREE Carousel Kids 10:30 a.m. Join in for family entertainment that brings out the kid in everyone! Carousel Kids presented by Georgetown Hill is every other Wednesday near The Carousel presented by Adventist HealthCare. On this date, enjoy a performance by Kidsinger Jim, who has been performing his original songs for kids and families in the mid-Atlantic region for 25 years. Rio Washingtonian, Md. Summer Performances for Young Audiences: Justin Roberts 11 a.m. | $10-$15. The summer kicks off at the Hylton Center with indie music family favorite Justin Roberts in a concert that captures the joys and struggles THURSDAY 27 Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre: Ragtime 8 p.m. | $20. This sweeping musical portrait of early- twentieth-century America tells the story of three families in the pursuit of the American Dream. Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre, 620 Millwood Ave., Winchester, Va. FRIDAY 28 Main Street Theater Productions Camp: Disney’s Mulan Jr. 7 p.m. | $10. Young campers aged 12-18 years from MSTP welcome you to the world of Disney’s Mulan JR. This 60-minute show is a heartwarming celebration of culture, honor and the fighting spirit. Mulan brings ancient China to life with a modern sensibility. Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Ln., Purcellville, Va. SATURDAY 29 Kids Obstacle Challenge 8:30 a.m. | $36-$60. Kids Obstacle Challenge is an adventure and obstacle course race series for kids ages 5-16, with 13-15 fun and challenging obstacles and mud! Their mission is to inspire and challenge kids and forge family bonds, through obstacles and adventure. Bull Run Special Events Center, 7700 Bull Run Drive Centreville, Va. SUNDAY 30 Learn to Be a Disney Princess 3:30 p.m. | $40. Enjoy an immersive princess experience with Tiana and Ariel! Have your little one come dressed as their favorite princess and have them get ready to learn ballroom dancing, singing and princess etiquette. There will be nail painting, story time and treats. The Wiggle Room, Crofton, Md.  ■ THE WORLD’S LARGEST PROVIDER OF CHILDREN’S C CHILDREN H I L D R E N S SWIMMING S SWI W I M M MING I N G INSTRUCTION I NSST R U C T IONN GIVE THE GIFT THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME! Teach a child to swim at KID’S FIRST Swim Schools! 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JUNE 16, 11 A.M. & 3 P.M. , $40-$69, 1250 South Hayes St., Arlington, Va., washington.org . Take Dad to a fun brunch at Ornery Beer Company! Enjoy a buffet and get a chance to win a new grill for Dad. JUNE 16, 9 A.M. , check website for prices, 3915 University Drive, Ste. 209, Fairfax, Va., allevents.com . HIGH TEA AT THE VINE AND LEAF Treat Dad to a very special high tea at The Vine and Leaf! Choose unlimited, freshly steeped pots of tea and dine on a selection of crustless sandwiches, filled filo cups, fruits and nuts, chocolates and fudge. JUNE 16, 1 P.M. , $19.95, The Vine & Leaf, 477 E. South St., Front Royal, Va., thevineandleaf.com . FATHER’S DAY OPEN HOUSES IN HISTORIC ALEXANDRIA This Father’s Day, Alexandria’s premier historic sites are open for free for dads! Stop by the Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum and Friendship Firehouse Museum, then head to one of Old Town Alexandria’s delicious restaurants for a great meal. JUNE 16, VARIOUS TIMES , Old Town Alexandria, Va., visitalexandriava.com . FISH-A-RAMA If Dad loves to fish, this is the perfect event. Compete in the Fish-a-Rama catch-and-release contest, play on the farm and enjoy a fun day with the whole family. JUNE 16, 10 A.M. , Great Country Farms, 18780 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont, Va., greatcountryfarms.com .  ■ WashingtonFAMILY.com  13 Helmet off SANTANA MOSS Talks Football, Fatherhood and Finding New Purpose STORY BY MICHELLE ARDILLO PHOTOS BY DAVID STUCK lthough his NFL football playing days are behind him, former Washington Redskins wide receiver (#89) Santana Moss still leads a pretty busy and full life. The 40-year-old father of five spends most of his days mov- ing from work on his foundation to recording a podcast, to his work as an NBC sports analyst, to a radio talk show, to his afternoon workout. No stranger to hard work, Moss began his younger athletic journey running and jumping out of the inner city neighbor- hoods of Miami to a track scholarship at the University of Miami, where he was also a walk-on to the football team his freshman year. Even though his track scholarship was converted to a foot- ball scholarship after the third game of his freshman season, he ran track all four years, saying “Track is what got me in, so I stuck with it all four years,” eventually winning the triple jump at the 2000 Big East Championships, with a personal-best mark of 15.50 meters. His accomplishments as a wide receiver for the Miami Hurricanes earned him All American Honors in 2000 as well as induction into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame in 2011. Moss was a first-round pick in the 2001 NFL draft by the New York Jets, where he played until 2004 when he was traded to the Washington Redskins. He came out with a bang in week Santana Moss Santana Moss mentors local youth football players. 14  WashingtonFAMILY  JUNE 2019 Santana Moss remains “a fine-tuned athlete,” working hard and working out to keep up with his five children, who he wants to grow up “to be responsible and to be accountable.” Santana Moss and teens from 89 Ways to Give: Moss Academy Football Camp two of the 2005 season, with two touchdowns to beat the Dallas Cowboys 14-13, in a game that is now known as the “Monday Night Miracle.” The 2005 season proved to be one of his most success- ful, with Moss garnering All-Pro Honors and being selected to his first Pro-Bowl. Since trading in his football helmet, Santana Moss remains “a fine-tuned athlete,” working hard and working out to keep up with his five children, who he wants to grow up “to be responsible and to be accountable.” He says that it is important for his kids to know “how to push through and how to work.” Moss knows a thing or two about pushing through, having over- come spine issues in high school, where he was always being told he was too short to be a wide receiver. He still counts his high school football coach Walt Frazier as one of his mentors, along with his fifth grade PE teacher, Mr. Brown, who told him one day when watching him play football on the playground at recess, “I’m going to hear your name ten years from now.” Moss says that Brown’s simple statement “ignited everything in me” from that moment on. His role models didn’t all come from the sports world, though. Moss credits his parents with keeping him on the right path during his formative years. His parents worked hard to take care of him and his siblings, including his younger brother Sinorice, former wide receiver for the New York Giants. Moss says that he learned from his father, a corrections officer, “how to be a man and how to work hard to take care of your kids.” It is that spark and purpose that still burns in Moss as he aspires to give back to the Loudoun community with his foundation, 89 Ways to Give, which sponsors coat drives, food drives and school supply drives for inner city children. He wants to be a men- tor for those kids who are struggling, trying to “catch them before it’s too late.” As a professional athlete with a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from the University of Miami, he wants student athletes to know that “school has to be first, and sacrifices have to be made to do both.” This is reinforced in his Moss Academy Football Camp held each summer, where he teaches kids the fundamentals of football, but where they are also taught by local business peo- ple about “teamwork and that you have to be cohesive enough to move efficiently through your life.” He says that it is important for kids to know that they have “to want more and they have to do more” to reach their goals. Santana Moss isn’t resting on his laurels, nor is he spending a lot of time watching films of his 14-year NFL career. He has made his home in the D.C. area, home of the Redskins, the place where he met with some of his greatest successes. As for the future, Moss hopes to continue doing what he is doing, which he says is to “live my life every day — not for the future — but for that day itself, to continue to be successful.” He attributes his positive attitude to one of his greatest strengths: the ability to see in his mind “the bright side of everything, even when things are cloudy.”  ■ Michelle Blanchard Ardillo is a freelance writer and middle school language arts teacher in the D.C. metropolitan area, where she watches the playground for future NFL greats. Follow her on Twitter and Goodreads @michardillo or on her website: michelleardillo.com. Catching Up with Santana Moss Off the Gridiron: 89 WAYS TO GIVE FOUNDATION MOSS ACADEMY FOOTBALL CAMP CHAD DUKES VS. THE WORLD 89waystogive.com JULY 8 - 19, 2019 106.7 The Fan, D.C. Sports Talk All Day Evergreen Sports Complex, (Field #1) 19623 Evergreen Mills Road, Leesburg, Va. Weekdays, 2-6:30 p.m. THE SANTANA MOSS SHOW PODCAST NBC SPORTS ANALYST FOR REDSKINS Airs every Wednesday nbcsports.com/ washington/tags/ santana-moss santanamossshow. libsyn.com/rss WashingtonFAMILY.com  15 SUMMER FEST BY CASSIDY RAFISOL AND WF STAFF SUMMER IS HERE , the kids are home from school and it is time to go out and make some sunny memories before the fall. With all of this free time, a summer festival is the perfect place to take the family for good food, live music or a dive into a new culture. Our list of the must-hit festivals features everything from bacon to the Smithsonian, and is sure to provide every member of your family with a day (or night) to remember! SIPS AND EATS and performances, unique vendors of imported art, jewelry from Greece and tons of prizes for attendees. JULY 26-28 , times vary, Ocean City, Md., oceancitygreekfestival.com. FOOD TRUCK FRENZY Feast on food from all over the world as 25 amazing food trucks gather for the Maryland Food Truck Festival. There will be live music, bouncy houses, pony rides and even a trip on a helicopter that is sure to keep even your picky eater satisfied. JUNE 15 , Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, Crownsville Md., 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., $17, facebook.com/ TheMd.FoodTruckFestival. TOP DMV FESTIVALS FOR FOOD, FUN, FAMILY AND MORE PURCELLVILLE WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL JULY 13, 2-8 P.M. AT HISTORIC DILLON’S WOODS IN THE FIREMAN’S FIELD COMPLEX, PURCELLVILLE, VIRGINIA Come out and celebrate the greatness of Loudoun County’s wine region at The 27th annual Giant National Capital the Purcellville Wine & Food Festival! BBQ Battle is D.C.’s largest food festival, Discover something new and enjoy wine, and its flavors are as huge as its size. It is brews and artisan delights from all over a two-day barbecue-filled affair featuring the area, including many award-winning mouthwatering barbecue and grilled food wineries and breweries! JULY 13 , 2-8 p.m., samples, cooking demonstrations and Fireman’s Field Center, Purcellville, Va., over 30 bands on three stages. It is one purcellvillewineandfood.com. of America’s best barbecue competitions SUMMER SEAFOOD CELEBRATION for a reason and promises you will leave The second annual FreeState Festival full of ‘cue and good times. JUNE 22-23 , 555 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, D.C., will combine all of the best flavors of the Chesapeake with Maryland craft 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. $10., eventbrite.com. brewers, Linganore wines, and amazing live music. Between slurping fresh oysters and sipping local wines, pop into vendors that celebrate all things Maryland. This will be a seafood frenzy true DMV’rs will love. JUNE 15 , Linganore Winery, Mt. Airy Md., 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. $35, marylandwine.com. BARBECUE BLISS Take a trip out to the beach to get your fix of Greek culture! This festival features various authentic Greek dishes and pastries, live Greek bands CRAB FEST! The annual Crab Fest celebrates St. Mary’s County’s crab culture and cooking traditions. At the Crab Fest, dine on every crab the Chesapeake provides from steamed hard crabs to fried soft crabs. Don’t forget to pick up a plate of the world famous crab cakes, crab soups and other seafood dishes that are sure to satisfy. JUNE 8 , St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, Leonardtown, Md., 11 a.m.–7 p.m. $7. e-clubhouse.org. 16  WashingtonFAMILY  JUNE 2019 TILGHMAN ISLAND SEAFOOD FESTIVAL Summer in Maryland means sun, fun and seafood. Join the Tilghman Island Volunteer Fire Department as its annual seafood festival serves up everything from steamed crabs, shrimp and clams to summer barbecue favorites. The event also features kids’ activities, live music, nautical artisans, craft vendors and an indoor flea market. And don’t forget the fan favorite crab race. JULY 20 at the Volunteer Fire Department and adjacent Kronsburg Park. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., FREE , tourtalbot.org. IMAGES COURTESY OF GETTY IMAGES OCEAN CITY GREEK FESTIVAL MUSIC WORLD-CLASS MUSIC For a day filled with world-class music that promotes arts and education, enjoy the National Music Festival. The music is so divine, symphonies will ring through your ears for the remainder of summer. JUNE 2-15 , Historic Chestertown, Md., concert times vary, FREE , nationalmusic.us. FIREFLY FESTIVAL Get your phone flashlight and your Boho fashion ready. We are going to a music festival! Artists include Bob Moses, Soja, Gunna, Death Cab for Cutie, Vampire Weekend and DJ Snake, among many others. Single-day and weekend passes are available, and … wait for it, there are glamping options. JUNE 21-23 at The Woodlands in Dover, Del. Tickets start at $109. fireflyfestival.com. LIGHTS, MUSIC, ACTION This year the DC’s Wine Spirits and Music Festival is celebrating much more than just drinks and tunes. With a new light show, premium vendors and amazing food, this celebration of music will make for quite the summertime treat. JUNE 15-16 , Gateway Pavilion, Washington, D.C., 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., prices vary, eventbrite.com. D.C. JAZZ FESTIVAL Jazz lovers unite! This annual festival is jam-packed with performances by some of the best artists in the industry at many different locations and venues across the city. Now in its 15th year, the festival brings together heritage, history, culture and music. Expect more than 100+ bands to perform! JUNE 14-16 , FREE , check website for times and locations, dcjazzfest.org. SUMMERTIME PRIDE This summer’s Pride Festival and Concert is a celebration of pride that will include music, food, drinks and education. This festival is an opportunity to show your support for the LGBTQ+ community and have a great time, a summer event you can be proud to participate in. JUNE 9 , Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site, Washington, D.C., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., FREE , 10times.com/pride-festival-concert. CULTURE A TASTE OF CULTURE The World Heritage Festival will allow your little ones to taste foods from all over the world, interact with exhibits and ogle at amazing art celebrating diversity. The kids’ zone has activities and games that will keep them occupied when you go off to buy an amazing work of art. You will both leave satisfied. JUNE 29 , Riverfront Park, Fredericksburg, Va., 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., FREE , eventbrite.com. EXPLORE BRAZIL The Festival Afro Bahia is a celebration of the unique culture of Bahia, a state in Brazil. Be part of this unique event and explore the diversity and individuality of this wonderful region and its people! JUNE 13-16 , FICA, Washington, D.C., 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., FREE , eventbrite.com. AROUND THE WORLD CULTURAL FOOD FESTIVAL Enjoy a trip around the world without ever leaving the District! This is your chance to taste foods and experience the culture and traditions of over 40 countries all in one place. Enjoy performances, food demos, cultural kids’ activities, arts and crafts and much, APPALOOSA FESTIVAL This Labor Day weekend music festival is much more. AUGUST 17 , 11 a.m.-7 p.m., FREE to attend, tasting prices vary. great for all ages! Appaloosa is the D.C. Freedom Plaza & Pennsylvania Ave. 13th area’s roots music and great outdoors and 14th, aroundtheworldfestival.com. festival, nestled among the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains (only one FOLKLIFE FOR SUMMER FOLK hour from D.C.!). Enjoy a great lineup The Smithsonian Folklife Festival at the of performances and great vibes all National Mall is the perfect place to get weekend long. AUG. 30-SEPT. 1 , all-day, your kids learning for fun over the summer. $124-$300, Skyline Ranch Resort, Front This festival celebrates cultural traditions Royal, Va., appaloosafestival.com. from countries all over the world and will make summer learning a breeze. JUNE 26-JULY 7 at the National Mall, Washington, D.C., 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., si.edu. FRENCH FESTIVAL If you consider yourself a true Francophile, then you don’t want to miss this festival. Enjoy French amusements from the 1700s in celebration of Bastille Day including Napolean hat-making, baroque dancing, baroque guitar and other related activities. Then, take a nice stroll through Hillwood’s gorgeous gardens for outdoor games and garden talks. JULY 13 , 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., $5-$18, Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, Washington, D.C., hillwoodmuseum.org. ART AND FILM COLUMBIA FESTIVAL OF ARTS This two-week summer festival features one-of-a-kind art, concerts and other creative endeavors that will be sure to spark inspiration. Kick off the week with LakeFest at the Downtown Columbia Lakefront and enjoy great food and live bands. JUNE 14-30 , ticket prices and times vary, Downtown Columbia Lakefront, Columbia, Md., columbiafestival.org. ARTSCAPE It’s time again for America’s largest free art festival. Throughout this three-day weekend, more than 350,000 attendees flock to the city to see, hear and experience art from more than 150 artists, WashingtonFAMILY.com  17 ANNAPOLIS ARTS WEEK Maryland’s state capital is always a good time and a great weekend getaway for shopping and dining. Arts Week features festivals, exhibits, classes, outdoor concerts and plays, along with other activities in this week-long celebration of the arts. JUNE 1-8 . FREE , check website for locations and times, annapolisartsweek.com. interesting new perspectives. JUNE 13 , The Miracle Theatre, 535 8th St., Southeast Washington, D.C., 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. $30-40, eventbrite.com. 14TH ANNUAL CAPITAL FRINGE FESTIVAL The DC Black Theatre Festival is a 15-day event celebrating stories from around the globe. There will be over 150 new performances by locals artists and national performers alike that will make this an incredible festival you don’t want to miss. JUNE 21- JULY 15 , Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Road, Southeast Washington, D.C., 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., prices vary, dcblacktheatrefestival.com. The Capital Fringe Festival is all about celebrating D.C’s independent arts community! From music to theatre to dance, the festival showcases a variety of productions on seven venues with 13 stages. This year’s event includes a public interactive video arcade at the Wharf where audiences can play and engage as well as two new plays by local D.C. playwrights Irish Dauterman and Claudia Rosales. JULY 9-28 , $20, times and locations vary, capitalfringe.org. FILM FOR FUN The 2019 Capitol Hill Film Classic is a competitive day that showcases local entries that get the opportunity to compete against films from all over the world. It will be an evening spent supporting local filmmakers and taking in 18  WashingtonFAMILY  JUNE 2019 BLACK THEATER FESTIVAL ALL-AROUND FUN CELEBRATE FAIRFAX! FESTIVAL Enjoy Northern Virginia’s largest community-wide celebration at the eighth annual Celebrate Fairfax! Festival. This festival lasts three days and is filled with over 300 unique exhibits, food vendors and interactive activities that will make you proud to visit Fairfax. JUNE 7-9 , 12000 Government Center Pkwy., Fairfax, Va., 6 p.m. FREE , celebratefairfax.com. TAKE YOUR ‘HON’ TO HONFEST! Honfest is Hampden’s annual celebration of Baltimore women that is a national favorite. Whether you dress for the Best Hon Contest or just want to sit back and watch the beehives and boas in action, it is a fun way to spend a summer day. JUNE 8-9 , W. 36th St., Baltimore, Md., 12 a.m., FREE , honfest.com. BOAT AROUND Boats, boards, bands and beer come together in this celebration of the high seas. The Boat Life Festival will make all of your maritime dreams come true as over 40 exhibitors celebrate the watersports lifestyle. JUNE 1 , The Yards Park, Washington, D.C., 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., FREE , yardsmarina.com. RED, WHITE AND BRAM Bring the whole family, pop up a tent and enjoy Red, White and BRAM, a festival that the kids will adore. For the kids, there are new backyard games, water slides bumper cars and a water balloon battle. While the kids are living it up, Mom and Dad can kick back with beer, wine and live music. JUNE 29 , Ryan Rd, Ashburn, Va., 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., FREE , virginia.org. IMAGES COURTESY OF GETTY IMAGES fashion designers and craftspeople. Be ready to walk, buy some awesome art and experience one of the best art festivals around. JULY 19-21 , free, events center around the Mount Royal and Station North neighborhoods, artscape.org. PINTS FOR PAWS This year, the Annapolis Homebrew Club is hosting it’s fifth annual Pints for Paws Home-Brewing and Craft Beer Festival. This festival benefits the SPCA of Anne Arundel County and allows you to sample over 40 brews that are homebrews, craft brews and more. Plus, there will be commemorative pint glasses and food trucks in attendance. JUNE 15 , 550 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, Md., 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. $35, aacspca.org. LOUDOUN COUNTY FAIR, LEESBURG 38TH ANNUAL STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL The Loudoun County Fair is a Leesburg staple. Started in 1936, the fair is a beloved tradition in the area. Experience this real country fair for yourself, as it features animals, crafts, carnival rides, food, livestock auctions, bull riding, a pet show, kiss- a-pig contest and other county fair favorites! JULY 23-28 , times vary, Loudoun County Fairground, Leesburg, Va., loudouncountyfair.com. This long-running festival is a summer must! Join in for a day of community-wide celebration in a family-friendly atmosphere. Enjoy live performances, food trucks, entertainment, children’s activities, arts and crafts and as much strawberry shortcake as you’d like! JUNE 1-2 , times vary, Sandy Spring Museum, Sandy Spring, Md., check the website for prices, sandyspringmuseum.com.  ■ 17TH STREET FESTIVAL Enjoy a full day of fun celebrating all that 17th Street has to offer. Explore the area’s diverse roundup of restaurants and retailers, including 100 vendors with more than 60 artists and makers. Shop for fine art, jewelry and crafts! Perfect for the kids as well, the festival offers a “Kids’ Zone,” which includes kid-friendly activities, snow cones, face painting and more. AUGUST 24 , Noon to 6 p.m., FREE , 1501 17th St., N.W., Washington, D.C., 17thstreetfestival.org. WATER LANTERN FESTIVAL This family-friendly event is full of fun, light and beauty! Grab the kids and head out to National Harbor for the unique Water Lantern Festival. Experience the magic of thousands of lanterns as the soft lights reflect upon the water. It’s a memorable experience you won’t forget. AUG. 3 -4, 9:30 p.m., $25-$40, National Harbor, Md., waterlanternfestival.com. � e Campagna Early Learning Center at St. James is now OPEN ! We provide high-quality early childhood education to preschoolers ages 2 ½–5 with a STEM and language-rich curriculum which allows children to explore their talents and interests, build supportive relationships, and receive educational experiences that promote school readiness— so each child can reach his or her full potential. We are open 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday–Friday year-round. We o�fer full-time, part-time, and other �lexible rate options. � e Campagna Early Learning Center at St. James is located at St. James Plaza, 5140 Fillmore Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22311. For enrollment information, contact Paulette Shannon, Campagna Early Learning Center Director, at pshannon@campagnacenter.org. WashingtonFAMILY.com  19 TRENDY MOMS WAKE UP READY Quick and Easy Treatments to Simplify Your Beauty Routine F “I always say less is more. Be confident in what you look like and own it.” —JOSIE NGUYEN ISTOCK/GETTY IMAGES PLUS/ GRAPHIC: IN_DIES_MAGIS; PROCEDURE: DIMID_86 BY ADRANISHA STEPHENS or many mothers, the last thing on their mind in the morning is engaging in a full- blown makeup session before getting up with the kids and starting their day. And, while most moms can agree that they want to look put together, whether they are heading to the office or the playground, they also can agree that they want a routine that is simplified. They want to “Wake Up Ready.” That’s where Josie Nguyen, mom of three and owner of DC Lash and Brow Bar, comes in. Accord- ing to Nguyen, moms can look good and get out the door quickly. It only takes a few tips and tricks. First up on the quest to effortless beauty is eyebrow tinting. There are many ways you can enhance your brows for a bolder, sharper look. For those of us that don’t want to try the route of shaping, wax- ing or threading, tinting may be a good option. Eyebrow tinting involves using semi-permanent dye to tint the natural brows, giving the appearance of thicker, fuller eyebrows. Some businesses, including DC Lash and Brow Bar, will custom-mix the tint to get the perfect shade for your skin. It takes no more than 10-15 min- utes to complete, so it is a quick and efficient way to shape your brows. The procedure: Much like when you are getting your hair dyed, a base cream will be applied around the brow area to stop any of the dye from staining the skin. Then, a technician will lightly trace the color through the brows to get the proper shape. After this, the semi-permanent dye is mixed up before being applied to the brows with a spoolie brush. So, how long does eyebrow tinting last? A tint usually lasts between three to four weeks depending on individual hair growth, time spent in the sun and how much you wash your face. It will fade away; naturally. Just lay back, relax and let your brow technician get to work. After appli- cation, you need to wait at least 24 hours before water can touch them. 20  WashingtonFAMILY  JUNE 2019 Another trick to wake up ready is the application of eyelash extensions. “The great thing about eyelash extensions is that it ranges from something super natural where it just mimics them using mascara, or they can go glam or ultra-glam, which is great for brides,” Nguyen says. “It’s customizable to what- ever your daily lifestyle is.” And, for those moms that don’t want to spend precious time filling in their brows every morn- ing, there is the option of henna brows. “This is a new and upcoming trend for brows where it replaces having to fill in your brows. It does stain the skin temporarily for a longer period than tinting, up to six to eight weeks. It’s not as invasive or long-lasting as microblading,” she says. “It’s great for those that want to change their shape all the time or for those that color their hair a lot. We can alter it to that.” For those that love the look of falsies, but hate the has- sle that comes with the application, a lash lift and tint procedure is a viable option, Nguyen says, adding that they typically last six to eight weeks. “A lash lift is great for that busy woman who isn’t ready to commit to weekly maintenance of eyelash extensions,” she says. “Lash lifts curl your natural lashes and we then tint it afterward to whichever color you desire. So if you’re busy, you have a very active lifestyle, or you’re more rigorous with your makeup, this is a great alternative because it requires very little maintenance at all.” And what’s the last essential step in sim- plifying your morning routine? Less is more, Nguyen says. “I think for me, I’ve always been a big advoca- tor for less is more because as a mom on the go, the last thing you want to do is doll yourself up and then realize that you have three kids that are throwing stuff in your face or whatever your life- style is. So I always say less is more. Be confident in what you look like and own it.”  ■ TRENDY MOMS FRESH-FACED: 5 At-Home Ways to “Wake Up Ready” 1 D rink Warm Water with Lemon: Drinking warm lemon water first thing in the morning promotes healthy digestion, and purges toxic materials from the bloodstream, keeping the skin clear and radiant. Vitamin C in lemon also plays a critical role in rejuvenating skin internally so that you can look and feel youthful. 2 ISTOCK/GETTY IMAGES PLUS//KELENART C leanse with Milk: To get clear, refreshed skin, it needs to be clean of dirt, pollution and oil. Use raw milk as a natural cleanser. Grab a cotton pad and spread it evenly across your face to unclog pores and keep skin radiant. 3 Refresh: If you don’t have the time to wash your face in the morning, use an astringent or toner. Try using witch hazel, rose water, green tea or any other at-home DIY remedies first thing and your skin will feel invigorated in no time. 4 5 E xfoliate: Exfoliation is essential to help eliminate the build-up of dead skin, oil or makeup. Create your own exfoliator at home with brown sugar and honey to help open the pores and reveal fresh, new skin underneath. E at Right: The saying is true. We are what we eat. The first step to glowing skin and keeping wrinkles at bay is to start with foods like almonds, fruit and oats. You can also try protein-rich foods like salmon and leafy, green vegetables, all proven to nourish and strengthen the body from the inside out.   ■ •Fun and hands-on! •Uniquely interactive! •Eight different week-long programs! •Great for ages 6-11! Camp locations throughout the area! dc.madscience.org 301-593-4777 703-536-9897 It's our 25th Anniversary! Thank you! To show our appreciation we're offering a Special: $315/week MAD SCIENCE OFFERS EXCITING: AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS • ASSEMBLIES • BIRTHDAY PARTIES • PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS SPECIAL EVENTS • VACATION & SUMMER PROGRAMS • WORKSHOPS WashingtonFAMILY.com  21 When a Child Won’t Speak If SHYNESS or SELECTIVE MUTISM? a young child talks freely and enthusiastically at home but has difficulty verbalizing with non-family mem- bers in public or social settings, she may be classified as a child who is shy, reluctant to speak or one who has special needs. However, there’s another possibility. The non-speaking child may have selective mutism, a little-known anxiety disorder that arises in the preschool years around three to five-years-old. Though with good intentions, parents and educa- tors are unable to properly evaluate children who don’t speak. They often implement a non-pressure approach allowing children to communicate at their own pace and comfort level. This wait-and-see approach only exacerbates the problem and results in misunder- standings and misclassifications which ultimately affect the child. To prevent non-speaking children from suffering unnecessarily, it is best for parents and educators to work in tandem to educate themselves on the differences in a child’s speech habits. 22  WashingtonFAMILY  JUNE 2019 What is the D ifference Between Shyness and Selective Mutism? According to Fairfax-based licensed clinical psychol- ogist Dr. Courtney Ferenz, “selective mutism (SM) is an anxiety disorder, characterized by a lack of verbal communication in specific settings.” Dr. Ferenz states that parents describe children with SM as having a dual personality by being “talkative at home but very quiet or virtually silent in other settings.” By contrast, “shyness is a personality trait, which is … fixed and affect[s] one’s general temperament,” accord- ing to Alexandria-based licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Kristin Swanson. While shy children typically over- come their inability to speak with others by warming up a bit, the warm-up period does not work with children who have SM. “In fact, the longer a child spends in an environment without speaking, the harder it can be to begin using their voice,” Dr. Swanson says. GETTY IMAGES/PHOTODISC/DIGITAL VISION. BY AMANDA SOCCI Diagnosing “SM” 5 FACTORS TO CONSIDER The child shows consistent failure to speak in specific social situations in which there is an expectation for speaking (e.g., at school), despite speaking in other situations. 1 Misunderstandings While often classified as special needs, it’s important for parents to understand that SM actually affects all children and not just those with special needs. Dr. Swanson acknowledges that children with SM may be “misdiagnosed as having other chal- lenges or disorders [particularly if ] a child is unable to speak at school or may appear frozen or disengaged … [and in] social inter- actions, can be confused with an autism spectrum disorder.” She stresses that “it is important to have an accurate diagnosis and understanding of the presenting symp- toms to provide the best support to allow that child to be successful.” Dr. Ferenz cites several additional misun- derstandings of a child who has SM including “being oppositional or defiant … [an assump- tion] that they are not intelligent … [and a belief that] these children have a pervasive developmental disorder and always behave in this manner.” ISTOCK/GETTY IMAGES PLUS/R_KOOPMANS Symptoms and Potential Treatment Though there is no statistical evidence to indicate whether SM affects children based on ethnicity, it is believed SM occurs most frequently during preschool and early elementary age years. Dr. Ferenz hypothesized that girls are twice as likely to be diagnosed with SM than boys due to the possibility that society expects girls to be more social. Dr. Swanson states that SM is “estimated to affect 1 in 1,000 children referred for treatment.” Dr. Ferenz notes that children who have SM “have difficulty initiating conversations and responding to questions verbally, have poor eye contact, are slow to respond and might appear stiff or ‘frozen’ in social situa- tions.” Dr. Swanson expands SM symptoms to include non-verbal communications as well. “Kids with SM may … be hesitant to commu- nicate with gestures, writing or pointing. It is not only a fear of being seen or heard speaking but of communicating in general.” Advice for Parents and Educators Dr. Swanson feels strongly that parents should be curious about how their child The disturbance interferes with educational or occupational achievement or with social communication. 2 The duration of the disturbance is at least one month (not limited to the first month of school). 3 The failure to speak is not attributable to a lack of knowledge of, or comfort with, the spoken language required in the social situation. 4 The disturbance is not better explained by a communication disorder (e.g., child-onset fluency disorder) and does not occur exclusively during the course of autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia or another psychotic disorder.  ■ 5 SOURCE: AMERICAN SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOCIATION DR . FERENZ hypothesized that girls are twice as likely to be diagnosed with SM than boys due to the possibility that society expects girls to be more social. responds in different environments and ask questions. Consequently, parents are the best line of defense to help identify any possible SM symptoms by comparing their child’s ability, preference and tendency to speak at home in comfortable surround- ings versus speaking with others in public, unknown situations. It is a great idea for parents to talk to their child’s teachers or any adults with whom the child spends time, including babysitters, coaches and extracurricular adult leaders. By talking to other adults and understanding how a child communi- cates outside the home, this will provide clues as to whether the inability to speak is caused by SM or is associated with a different issue. Depending on those conversations with adults who spend time with their children, parents are encouraged to seek formal evaluations and help from local licensed medical professionals experienced with SM and national sources including the Child Mind Institute, the SMart Center and Thriving Minds Behavioral Health. Dr. Ferenz and the practice where she works, The Child and Family Counseling Group, P.L.C. in Fairfax offers a set of 12 excellent tips for teachers and educators in working with children who may have SM. The list includes practical things teachers can do to help children with SM feel more at ease in the classroom in subtle, yet concrete ways that minimize the risk of exposing the other children in the classroom with sen- sitive information about the child, while helping that child manage her anxiety of speaking in public. The formative years of a child may seem scary for the child who may have anxiety when speaking in public and manages that anxiety by not speaking to others in public situations. If you suspect that your child may have selective mutism, please keep commu- nication open with all adults who come in contact with your child and teacher. If your child is formally diagnosed, she may receive behavioral treatments from professionals to help with verbal communications. As a last resort, pharmacological treatments may be available. In all cases, there is always hope!  ■ Amanda M. Socci is a mother and freelance writer living in Alexandria, Va. WashingtonFAMILY.com  23 HEALTHY FAMILY Expecting? Pregnancy Risks Your Doctor Doesn’t Always Warn You About BY MELANIE SWITZER-REILLY Since healthy women of childbearing age are too young for doctor-ordered screening bone scans, which measure bone and mineral density, they usually have no idea how their bone health is, or that a pregnancy could compromise it. 24  WashingtonFAMILY  JUNE 2019 Diastasis Recti Diastasis recti (DR) is your pre-pregnancy “six-pack” being spread apart. About half of pregnant women will get DR. This happens when you’re pregnant to make room for the baby, but problems can occur post-preg- nancy if this separation doesn’t naturally correct itself. Lucky Bennett, a naturopathic doctor at The Women’s Club in Chantilly explains that DR is common during pregnancy because at this time, “the brain can lose the connection to these muscles almost entirely.” If you’ve recently given birth, or even if it’s been several years and you’re wonder- ing if you might have this condition, there are some common symptoms to look out for, including: • A bumpy ridge that goes down the cen- ter of your abdomen • Mid or lower back pain • Urinary incontinence • A “pregnancy pooch” that just won’t go away Your doctor or a personal trainer can confirm if you have DR. But, you can also find out on your own by trying out this sim- ple at-home test: Step 1: Lay on your back, knees bent, with your feet flat on the floor and one hand sup- porting your head. Step 2: Place your index and middle fin- ger from your opposite hand just above your belly button, then raise your head and neck up while pressing your fingers into the separation between your ab muscles. Step 3: While pressing down, see if you can horizontally fit more than two fingers into the opening. If you can, you might have DR, especially if you can press down to your first knuckles. Now, what if you do have DR? “The good news is that this problem can be reversed with the right movement and exer- cises,” Bennett says. It’s all about getting back control of these muscles and regaining a strong posture. Keep in mind, however, that there are many common abdominal exercises that are actually unsafe if you have this condi- tion, and can make it worse. For example, your abs will be rendered too weak to be hanging down in a plank. So, after getting the all-clear to resume exercise from your doctor, start with basic core strengthening exercises like single leg lifts or wall sits. You’ll want to focus on exercises that pull the muscles in, not push them out. If hiring a personal trainer isn’t an option for you, there are plenty of books and online videos on the topic to show you the right exercises to help you heal. Pregnancy & Lactation Associated Osteoporosis (PLO) The second lesser-known, but very import- ant pregnancy issue to be aware of is Pregnancy & Lactation Associated Oste- oporosis (PLO). PLO is a rare form of osteoporosis with fractures triggered by pregnancy or breastfeeding or both. It was first discovered by doctors back in the ‘40s. Since healthy women of childbearing age are too young for doctor-ordered screening bone (DXA) scans, which measure bone and mineral density, they usually have no idea how their bone health is, or that pregnancy could compromise it. In some cases, osteo- porosis may pre-date the pregnancy, or they may have an underlying health condition that has unknowingly compromised their bones, and then the fractures are triggered by reproductive events. ISTOCK/GETTY IMAGES PLUS/RYANKING999 T here’s never a better time to focus on good health than when you’re pregnant. From what to expect when you’re expecting to what to eat and how to exercise, there’s an extensive pool of advice available these days. Yet there are still some pregnancy issues that often go unmentioned. Below are two pregnancy concerns that aren’t as widely talked about, but very important for every expectant mother to know. GETTY IMAGES/DIGITALVISION VECTORS/WETCAKE HEALTHY FAMILY A typical story about how a new mom finds out that she has osteo- porosis goes like this: Shortly after giving birth, and usually after having breastfed a few months, she is crip- pled with extreme back pain out of the blue — maybe after simply lift- ing her child in the baby carrier or doing a household chore. She proba- bly thought it was just a strain from having weakened back muscles from pregnancy, and figured there was lit- tle she could do but live with the pain for a while. But then, she eventually discovers that it doesn’t ever go away, thus finally prompting a check-up. Unfortunately, once getting checked, a correct diagnosis can take months or even years. And most mothers have to insist on an X-ray or an MRI. It’s only then when getting a scan, do those with PLO discover that they have sustained (sometimes multiple) vertebral frac- tures, and have the DXA scores of a much older woman. Luckily, in some cases, those with PLO have bounced back to their normal bone Cohen and her team are currently taking bone samples, bone images, blood samples and saliva from a com- prehensive group of PLO sufferers. “We are looking at things like genetic factors, hormonal factors and bone structure to try and figure out the best treatments and prevention strategies for this dis- ease in the near future,” Cohen says. The hope is that doctors nationwide will soon better inform expectant mothers of this possible risk, know how to readily identify it, and then prescribe proper and immediate treatment. Hopefully, when it comes to DR and PLO, you won’t have to worry about either of these issues. But, it doesn’t hurt to be armed with as much knowledge as possible, especially when doing something as important as bringing a new life into the world. Of course, if you feel like you have any health issues from pregnancy, always see your doctor or a health professional.  ■ health after they stop breastfeeding, but others have to take osteoporosis medications. Even though this condition is extremely rare, it’s seriousness has recently come to the attention of some of the nation’s top doctors, including Adi Cohen an endo- crinologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Cohen has been studying osteoporo- sis in younger women since 2005 and became aware of PLO as part of these studies. She is now leading the first large-scale FDA-funded study of PLO Melanie Switzer-Reilly is a Washington, with the help of an orphan (rare) disease D.C.-based television producer and print journalist. grant program. ISTOCK/GETTY IMAGES PLUS/TOP: DIGITALVISION VECTORS/WETCAKE; ABOVE: RYANKING999 2019 Baby & Maternity Guide Aidan Montessori School 2700 27th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. aidanschool.org aidan@aidanschool.org 202-387-2700 Type(s): Child Care (younger than 2 yrs.) Description: Washington, D.C.’s oldest AMI-accredited Montessori school serving ages 18 months to Grade 6. BASIS Independent McLean 8000 Jones Branch Dr., Va. mclean.basisindependent.com mclean-admissions@ basisindependent.com 703-854-1253 Type(s) Classes & Instruction Description: The Twos Program at BASIS Independent McLean provides children between the ages of 2 and 3 years old with a supportive environment that nurtures growing minds and inspires a love of learning. 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In addition to our school, we offer single family workshops, part- time family programs, and classes for educators and caregivers.  ■ WashingtonFAMILY.com  25 HEALTHY FAMILY Spotlight: Measles The return of this vaccine-preventable virus A • A non-itchy rash of red bumps or blisters on the skin, commonly but not exclusively on the palms of hands and soles of feet •  A sore throat • Sores on the tongue, gums, inside of cheeks and in the back of the mouth • Irritability 26  WashingtonFAMILY  JUNE 2019 disease with few complications. Yet, according to the CDC, measles can com- monly bring on ear infections and diarrhea, which can lead to big problems for small children. Further, one in 20 children with measles will contract pneumonia, and one in 1,000 will develop encephali- tis. One or two in 1,000 children who get measles will die from it. People who are not vaccinated or have not received two doses of vaccine, those with compromised immune systems and pregnant women are most vulnerable, and children under 5 or adults over 20 Spotting the problem Measles is spread by contact with infected are more likely to suffer complications drops of mucus from coughing and sneez- from measles. ing or from touching contaminated surfaces and then touching the mouth, nose or eyes. If you suspect exposure The virus can even linger in the air for up to Healthy people who have received two doses two hours after an infected person has been of the MMR vaccine are already protected coughing or sneezing. from measles. But if you may have been It usually starts with an acute respi- exposed to measles and you have not been ratory illness, with two to four days of vaccinated, or are not sure if you’ve received fever over 101, cough, runny nose and two doses of the MMR vaccine, call your watery or red eyes. The telltale spots doctor right away. usually follow those earlier symptoms Do not go in to your doctor’s office or a as a flat, red rash that typically develops walk-in clinic without first calling and let- about eight to 12 days after exposure, ting them know you may have been exposed starting on the face and then spreading to measles — you could risk the health and elsewhere on the body. Symptoms most safety of everyone in the office. Your doctor often develop within 10 to 14 days after will be able to advise you on what to do next. exposure (though they could be as early The local health department may be able to as seven days or as late as 21). arrange for you to have testing at home. You A person with measles is extremely con- may need additional vaccine administration tagious from four days before to four days or immunoglobulin, a medication that can after the rash first appears. The CDC notes help strengthen your body’s natural defenses that if one person has measles, up to 90 per- for fighting infection. cent of people who come close to that person will contract the disease if they have not Not up to date on established immunity. immunizations? Consult your doctor if you or your child are not vaccinated or have not yet com- No small threat People might not fear contracting mea- pleted the two-dose schedule. There are also sles because they haven’t personally seen vaccine resources available through the Mary- it pose danger in their lifetime. Thanks land Department of Health. They’ve even hosted to the tremendous success of the mea- some pop-up free clinics in high-risk areas to sles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, some distribute immunizations to those in need. The CDC’s immunization recommendations people assume that it’s no longer a threat or that even if contracted, it’s a mild say that children should get a first dose at age cross the nation, at least 20 states have reported measles cases this spring in a widespread and some- what unexpected outbreak, according to the Centers for Disease Control. This spring, the Maryland Department of Health confirmed a third measles case in the Pikesville area, and DMV parents started taking notice, too. In 2000, measles had been declared eliminated in the U.S. due to the effectiveness of rou- tine immunizations, so why has this disease returned? IMGORTHAND/E+/GETTY IMAGES Symptoms may include: BY COURTNEY MCGEE HEALTHY FAMILY 12 to 15 months and the second at 4 to 6 years. Children younger than six months are not given the MMR vaccine, but in some cases children ages 6 to 12 months may receive a dose early, for example, if a family will be traveling to a place with an active measles outbreak, where there is increased risk of exposure. If a child gets two doses of the MMR vaccine before age 1, a booster may be recommended at age 4. Vaccines hold the key “Vaccinating is the best way to keep kids safe,” says Dan Salmon, director of the Institute for Vaccine Safety at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. “What we don’t want to happen is what has happened in Europe, where tens of thousands of kids have measles, and kids are dying.” Salmon stresses the importance of families having a doctor they can turn to with any questions. “Parents should find a pediatrician they can trust and talk to with any concerns,” he says, adding that there really is no more effective way to prevent measles than getting vaccinated according to immunization schedules, with two doses of the MMR vaccine. “It is 97 percent effective, which means 3 per- cent are still vulnerable, but that’s a very high rate of effectiveness,” he says. “And the MMR vaccine is very safe. Any side effects are very minor or quite rare.” Hesitancy and exemptions “One in three people may be hesitant about vaccines, but only about 1 per- cent are actually against them,” Salmon says. If you look at legitimate scientific sources, it is nearly impossible to find factual evidence for opposing vaccines. “Pseudo science” is easy to come by, especially online, where it can be hard to tell fact from fiction, he says, but there is so much real, scientific infor- mation out there to calm the fears of anyone who is hesitant. Some people have conditions that necessitate exemption from vaccines. Some individuals refuse vaccinations for religious reasons and D.C., Maryland and Virginia all allow that exemption. Protect everyone’s children Barring the truly necessary exceptions, the bottom line is that people who can get vacci- nated need to do so, ASAP. Salmon reminds parents to reflect on how “the decision you make affects not just your child, but oth- ers.” Consider vulnerable kids who cannot get vaccinated, he says, such as infants or children with leukemia — their safety relies on your choices, too, he says. “What you do impacts not just your child, but other, more vulnerable children.”  ■ Want more info? Check out these additional resources: Maryland Department of Health: health.maryland.gov/measles Virginia Department of Health: vdh.virginia.gov Centers for Disease Control: cdc.gov/vaccines/index.html The Center for Ballet Arts Register Now Summer Dance Camps Summer Intensive Programs July 8-August 10 Ballet . Pointe . Modern . Jazz Tap . Pilates . Kinderballet Ages 3 thru Adults 3955 Pender Drive, Suite 105 Fairfax, VA 22030 • 703.273.5344 • thecenterballetarts.com Get ready for some Capital Strong Camps this summer! Does your child need… A place to make friends with support? A camp with structure & consistency ? 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I’ve visited San Francisco often enough to know its summer streets are crammed with tourists shivering in the cold weather they didn’t expect. And Yosemite? At the last minute? “Impossible,” my friend, Felicia Sapp, asserted. “You’ll never find a place to stay.” Except for low airfare, the trip had noth- ing going for it: wrong season, no advance planning and a one-week time limit. It would be our 14-year-old son Max’s first visit to California, and I worried his first impression of this iconic city would be one of pervasive fog. I’d discounted, however, one advantage: expert advice. For the past 15-plus years, San Francisco-based friends have shared their apartment keys and California know- how. Felicia, an emergency-room doctor, is an avid Yosemite hiker who recently returned from a 16-day adven- ture on the John Muir Trail. Her husband, Barry Beach, an artist and art professor, is the biggest San Francisco foodie I know. And Robert Strong, who grew up in Frederick County, is a comedian-magician-performer and Ted Talk-er whose phone never stops ringing. My husband and I call him “the mayor” for his knowledge of everyone and everything in San Francisco. With these friends in mind, I bought the tickets. The following local advice guided our spontaneous trip. Think Outside the Square We lost the option of crashing for free in San Francisco when our friends reluctantly assumed that mantle of adulthood — purchasing a home. All suc- cessful professionals with respectable family incomes, not one of them could afford a home inside the city limits. The tech industry renaissance that gave the world Google and Uber gave San Franciscans a mushrooming housing market that recently pushed the median home price to $1.3 million. “Rent and real estate,” Robert says, “are the topics of 99 percent of locals’ conversations. The other 1 percent is about the long weekend brunch lines.” We found a room in town at the inexpen- sive, quirky, 1920s-era Mayflower Hotel. We wanted to stay near the Powell Street cable car/Chinatown/North Beach area. Gener- ally, a hotel in Union Square will suffice, but we didn’t need to stay at a chain hotel parked amid chain stores in this crowded tourist hub. It was probably too late to book one of those anyway. The Mayflower sits at the base of Nob Hill, closer to the Tenderloin District than most tour guides recommend. Felicia makes a point worth repeating: Despite its tasty name, the Ten- derloin District is home to tent cities, crime and sidewalk feces that are probably human, but why linger and find out? Sure, the Mayflower’s old-fashioned ele- vator could fit two people and a suitcase, only if the two people worked cooperatively to bend Tetris-like around the suitcase, and electrical outlets were maddeningly scarce. But we were happy with our find. From our hotel, we could walk three blocks east down Bush Street to Powell — and ride the cable car without waiting in line. is perhaps inevitable the fog has its own Ins- tagram page, answering to the name “Karl.” Sample update: “I woke up hungry so I ate the whole city.”) After we reached the Palace of Fine Arts, our guide, who feared neither traffic nor tourist hordes, led us down Lombard Street, the “crookedest street in the world,” visited by 17,000 people per day in peak months. All 17,000 appeared to be videotaping me as I inched, squeaking in terror, down the plum- meting hill with my Segway brake jammed into my ribs. Having covered a lot of tourist ground quickly (and for me, fearfully), we bought chowder on the wharf and dodged roving gangs of thieving seagulls. One thuggish bird plucked an entire bread bowl from a woman’s hands and flew away with it as she screamed. Max loved the (free!) Musee Mechanique with its collection of antique arcade games. From the [Mayflower] Hotel, we could walk three blocks east down Bush Street to Powell — and ride the cable car without waiting in line. Eat Your Way through the City Barry’s devotion to food is the reason I befriended him. When he and Felicia moved to San Francisco, he knew he’d reached his true home: the city that invented the farm- to-table movement. He advises cramming in as many meals as you can. In Chinatown, Barry and Felicia recom- mended Hunan House, with its tiny, warm dining room packed with Chinese fami- lies. Max and Kevin, adventurous eaters, perused authentic offerings like “special pig knuckles” and “chili oil pork intestines,” while I stuck with eggplant and rice. In North Beach, there’s some of the best pizza I’ve ever eaten at Tony’s Napoletana Pizza and Il Casaro Pizzeria and Mozzarella Bar, If you start at Union Square, you’ll stand in focaccia at Liguria Bakery and cannolis an interminable line to ride the cable car. bigger than our heads at Stella’s Bakery. In From Bush Street, and all stops on Powell the Mission District for our last night, we north of Union Square, you can just stand headed for Valencia Street, sampling from on the corner and hop on when the car Dandelion Chocolate, Bi-Rite Creamery, the stops mid-intersection. You may not get to Tartine Bakery and Pancho Villa Taqueria. sit down, but Robert points out, “taking fun videos and action selfies” is the fun part. My son concurred, hanging outside the car ( just like the garbage collectors he revered The Golden Gate Bridge is not part of in his youth) while Instagramming. At $7 Golden Gate Park. The bridge is part of per person — cash and exact change only the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, — Robert calls it “overpriced, but worth it.” which includes the bridge, the Presidio and At sfcityguides.org, there are free walk- Alcatraz and spans the bay into the Marin ing tours. But our teenager wanted to ride Headlands and Muir Woods. 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A nutritious and versatile ingredient, American pecans can be your secret weapon for a variety of entertaining occasions. Add one bag of pecans to your shopping list and transform standby recipes into wholesome and delicious meals and snacks for the whole crowd. Enjoy the long summer nights on the back porch with a spiced pecan grilled peach salad, packed with the essential flavors and textures of summertime. Or serve up pecan-crusted Asian turkey meatball lettuce wraps, a light and delicious appetizer or easy entree to keep guests satisfied. Spiced Pecan Grilled Peach Salad with Goat Cheese SPICED PECAN GRILLED PEACH SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE SPICED PECANS: 1 egg white 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2 cups pecan halves SALAD: Pecan-Crusted Asian Turkey Meatball Lettuce Wraps 1/4 cup, plus 2 teaspoons, extra-virgin olive oil or pecan oil, divided 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 large peaches, halved and pitted 6 c ups mixed baby greens 4 ounces soft goat cheese TO MAKE SPICED PECANS: Heat oven to 275 F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. In bowl, whisk egg white, brown sugar, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and salt until well combined. Fold in pecans and mix until evenly coated. Spread in single layer on baking sheet. Bake 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally until pecans are fragrant and golden brown. Allow to cool completely. To make salad: In bowl, whisk 1/4 cup olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Set aside. Brush cut sides of peach halves with remaining olive oil; grill until grill lines appear and peaches become tender, about 3-5 minutes. Remove peaches and slice. Divide greens among four plates. Top with grilled peach slices and goat cheese. Divide 1 cup spiced pecans evenly among salads and reserve remaining for snack. Top each salad with drizzle of vinaigrette. PECAN-CRUSTED ASIAN TURKEY MEATBALL LETTUCE WRAPS MEATBALLS: 1 1/2 p ounds ground turkey thigh 1/3 c up chopped green onions (about 2 stalks) 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger 1 cup fresh pecans SAUCE: PHOTOS COURTESY OF FAMILYFEATURES.COM AND GETTY IMAGES 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 head butter lettuce leaves 1/2 cup matchstick carrots 32  WashingtonFAMILY  JUNE 2019 chopped scallions (optional) cilantro leaves (optional) Heat oven to 375 F. To make meatballs: Using hands, combine ground turkey, green onions, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, garlic and powdered ginger. In food processor, pulse pecans until coarsely ground to similar consistency as panko bread crumbs. Scoop 1 tablespoon meat mixture at a time and roll into meatballs. Roll meatballs in ground pecans until evenly coated. Place pecan-crusted meatballs on parchment- lined baking sheet; bake approximately 20 minutes. Flip after 15 minutes. To make sauce: In small saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, cornstarch, fish sauce and sesame oil. Stir until sauce thickens, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Sprinkle lettuce cups with shredded carrots. Place meatballs on top and drizzle with sauce. Garnish with scallions and cilantro, if desired.  ■ Discover more summertime entertaining recipes and cooking tips at AmericanPecan.com. — Family Features Healthy Smile... 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WASH INGTO N washin gtonFA MILY.co m July 2018 HOW TO PLAN A LITER ARY St ay ca tion Preschool & Child Care GUIDE 20 1 8 MAY 20 July Highlights... Weekly Readership: MEET THE WINNERS OF OUR ANNUAL POLL 147,000 PICTURED: STUDENT Page Views: AT PENN QUARTER KINDERCARE (SEE 13,000 PG. 34) E-News Subscribers: 23,500 Facebook Followers: 6,117 CALL NOW TO ADVERTISE PACKAGE RATES AVAILABLE. 301-230-2222, EXT 4 OR ADVERTISING@WASHINGTONFAMILY.COM B. 24 SEE PAGE S NG BOY TE ACH IN I THE 1 O 0 OKS B WashingtonFAMILY.com  33 BOOK MARKED Sunny Reads 13 New Summer-Inspired Books for Kids BY WF STAFF From lemonade stands to underwater adventures and beachside explorations, these newly-released children’s books will transport your kids into full-on summertime fun. “Tropical Terry” by JARVIS Terry, a small and ordinary fish, is used to swimming around with some of the most beautiful tropical fish in the ocean. Yet, he longs to be just as dazzling and multicolored as the others. So, with the help of his friends, Terry fashions a flashy costume and trans- forms into “Tropical Terry.” However, Terry soon learns that being the center of attention isn’t what he thought it would be. Ages 2-5. From purple flip-flops and orange sand shovels to green towels and blue waves, this vibrant summer read will have readers eager to spend their summer vacation at the beach. Ages 2-5. “Among a Thousand Fireflies” by Helen Frost Hoping to find her fellow firefly friend, one lovely firefly lands on a flower and shines her light. But then, thousands of lights start “Froggy’s Lemonade Stand” to flash all around. How is she supposed to by Jonathan London find one firefly among the others? This book Froggy is so excited to start his own lemon- shares how two fireflies come together and ade stand! However, he got so thirsty along find each other’s lights. Ages 3-7. the way that he ended up drinking all of the lemonade. What is Froggy to do? With the “Mermaid Dreams” help of us friends, they come up with the by Kate Pugsley perfection solution, and they have a whole One day, Maya and her parents visit the lot of fun in the process! Ages 2-5. beach. While Maya loves being at the beach, she really wishes she had a friend to share in “Who’s Hiding at the Beach?” the adventures! Too shy to say hello to nearby by Nosy Crow kids, Maya closes her eyes and is then magi- There are tons of fascinating creatures at cally transported into an underwater world the beach worth discovering. From rocks to where she turns into a mermaid! She goes on shells to seaweed, this beautifully designed a magical adventure meeting fellow sea crea- book helps little readers explore all kinds of tures and learns that making friends is easy seaside wildlife. Ages 2-5. when you have a good imagination. Ages 3-7. “Spot Goes to the Beach” by Eric Hill Everyone’s favorite puppy is back, and he’s off on a beach adventure! It’s a sunny day at the beach, and Spot is ready to have fun and make new friends. He shares his adventures with building sandcastles, surfing and much more beach fun. Ages 2-5. “Sea Glass Summer” by Michelle Houts When a young boy named Thomas visits his grandmother at her seaside cottage, he uses his late grandfather’s magnifying glass to discover some hidden beach treasures. After finding a piece of sea glass in the sand, he becomes fascinated with it and dreams of “The Colors of Summer” how it got there. For the rest of the sum- by Danna Smith mer, he searches for more sea glass in hopes This book displays all the bright colors of discovering their mysterious origins. found while spending a day at the beach! Ages: 4-8. 34  WashingtonFAMILY  JUNE 2019 BOOK MARKED Happy Birthday to Kathryn Lasky! Each month, we celebrate a birthday of literary significance. “To Live on an Island” by Emma Bland Smith What’s it like to live on an island? It can sometimes be hard, sometimes sweet and sometimes quiet ... it just depends on the day. In this colorful picture book, experience what it’s like to be a child growing up on a Pacific Northwest island. Ages 4-8. “Seashells: More Than a Home” by Melissa Stewart This book is quite a gem for little natural- ists who love seashells! Discover thirteen seashells inside, including an introduction to the most fascinating aspects of each shell. Watercolor illustrations help bring these shells to life and make it easy for readers to feel like they are seeing these shells first- hand. Ages 4-8. “Fish Everywhere” by Britta Teckentrup This educational book explores the many aspects of fish. From fresh water fish to ones that live in the desert, there are fish all around us. Little readers will learn where these different types of fish can be found and what makes each type particularly unique and special! Ages 6-9. Kathryn Lasky is a Newbery Honor-winning author who embraces the genre of fantasy, but also historical fiction. She has written more than 100 novels and picture books for chil- dren and young adults, including the “Guardians of Ga’Hoole” fantasy series and the “Wolves of the Beyond” series. Some of her most popular titles include “A Time for Courage,” “The Night Witches,” “Beyond the Burning Time” and “True North.” Her latest series is “Bears of the Ice,” which centers on polar bears. Lasky told Scholastic that she wrote these books to celebrate their magnificence and because she worries that one day they will be extinct. On her website, Lasky describes her career, calling herself a late bloomer who really started to shine in college, where she majored in English. Her first job was at a fashion maga- zine and later she became a teacher, before settling into her true calling of writing children’s books. ■ “Bummer in the Summer!” by Dan Gutman “A Christmas Carol” meets summer in this fun and humorous children’s story. As A.J is almost done with school, he dreams one night about all the fun adventures he’s going to have over break. But, his dreams suddenly get interfered by three ghosts who appear in order to show him summer’s past, present and future. What will A.J learn? Ages 6-9. “Stubby the Fearless Squid” by Barbara Davis-Pyles Intimidated by his new pen pal, who tells extraordinary stories, Stubby the squid feels the need to embellish his own stories to make himself look more brave and interest- ing. This, of course, ends up getting him in trouble and he gets put in a bad situation. Stubby soon learns the hard way about the importance of accepting oneself in this fun and cleverly told story. Ages 6-9.   ■ WashingtonFAMILY.com  35 PARTY GUIDE ANIMALS LEESBURG ANIMAL PARK leesburganimalpark.com admin@leesburganimalpark.com 703-433-0002 19270 James Monroe Hwy., Leesburg, Va. Go wild at Leesburg Animal Park! Enjoy indoor or outdoor party areas, pony rides, animal petting and feeding, kids’ play zone and more! Or we can bring the zoo-to-you anywhere in the D.C. metro area. PONIES PLUS LLC poniesplus.org; poniesplus1@msn.com 571-283-2408; 12780 Aden Road, Nokesville, Va. Pony rides, petting zoo, & ice cream truck for any occasion. Smiles are our specialty! REPTILES ALIVE LLC reptilesalive.com; reptilesalive@gmail.com 703-560-0257 Kids go WILD for Reptiles Alive! Bring our fun, exciting and engaging live animal show to your next party, school assembly or special event. Our 20 years of experience in delighting audiences of all ages guarantees your event will be a success. 2019 PARTY GUIDE Let’s get this party started! Whatever you’re celebrating — birthdays, graduations, anniversaries — Washington FAMILY’s Party Guide has all of the resources you need to make your party memorable. From fantastic locations and party planners to entertainers and musicians, you’re sure to find that special something to make your party spectacular. CAKES, CUPCAKES & TREATS JUST ASK MO CUSTOM CAKES justaskmo.com; justaskmo@gmail.com 703-359-5055 An award-winning boutique bakery in Fairfax, Va. celebrating 10+ years of business. We offer parties and decorating classes. We pride ourselves on attentive customer service, working within specific dietary needs and the added convenience of delivery. STAY COOL ICE CREAM poniesplus.org; poniesplus1@msn.com 571-283-2408 EDUCATIONAL PARTIES PARTY PALS! partypals.us • laurakpartypals@gmail.com 571-265-3898 Indoor/Outdoor—we come to you! We customize your event. Ages 1-13! Sports, Dance, Parachute, Manicures, Crafts, Characters, Treats, Face Paint & more! Masters in Education! REPTILES ALIVE LLC reptilesalive.com; reptilesalive@gmail.com 703-560-0257 Kids go WILD for Reptiles Alive! Bring our fun, exciting and engaging live animal show to your next party, school assembly or special event. Our 20 years of experience in delighting audiences of all ages guarantees your event will be a success. ENTERTAINERS AND FUN THAT COMES TO YOU CAROUSEL PUPPETS carouselpuppets.com; requests@ carouselpuppets.com 703-444-9426; Area Served: DC, MD, VA Puppet shows for all occasions! Large and colorful marionettes and hand puppets. Our show has lots of lively music and plenty of audience participation. Everyone gets a chance to participate and use some of the puppets. Suitable for all ages. Puppet making workshops are also available. Everyone gets to make their own puppet that they can take with them. We can also supply goody bags with lots of puppet related items so everyone has something they can take home. ISTOCK/GETTY IMAGES PLUS/JUNCE 36  WashingtonFAMILY  JUNE 2019 CONFETTI TEEPEES confettiteepees.com • 703-563-1567 Our mission is to create amazing party spaces at home Confetti sleepovers is based in Northern Virginia offering a range of children’s party services and delivers the most unforgettable experience for your child and their guests by transforming your ordinary place into a MAGICAL space! Simply choose from one of our perfect packages, and one of our gorgeous themes, and we will take care of the rest! From set up and styling, to party add on’s (sleep masks, craft kits and more), our goal is to make hosting a party in your home simple. Watch us transform your home into an enchanting space. Best of all, we come back next day and pack everything up - it really is that easy! We cater to both girls and boys sleepover slumber parties. Our party theme packages are available for hire throughout Northern Virginia. We can’t wait to see you. Book your child’s party today! MAD SCIENCE dc.madscience.org • 301-593-4777 • 703-536-9897 Mad Science parties entertain children of all ages with exciting, high-energy, interactive shows. Each show is full of fun, interactive experiments. Seen a show already? We will bring new and exciting experiments to make your scientist’s party spectacular! MISTER BARRY misterbarry.com • barry@misterbarry.com 703-851-7606 See the look of surprise and wonder in your child’s eyes as Mister Barry presents his amazing magic and comedy show. PARTY PALS! partypals.us • laurakpartypals@gmail.com 571-265-3898 We come to you! Indoor/outdoor children’s party entertainment! Good old-fashioned fun! Masters in Education, Pre-K – Grade 8. PONIES PLUS LLC poniesplus.org; poniesplus1@msn.com 571-283-2408; 12780 Aden Road Nokesville, Va. Pony rides, petting zoo, & ice cream truck for any occasion. Smiles are our specialty! REPTILES ALIVE LLC reptilesalive.com; reptilesalive@gmail.com 703-560-0257 Kids go WILD for Reptiles Alive! Bring our fun, exciting and engaging live animal show to your next party, school assembly or special event. Our 20 years of experience in delighting audiences of all ages guarantees your event will be a success. FACE PAINTING PARTY PALS! partypals.us • laurakpartypals@gmail.com 571-265-3898 Indoor/Outdoor—we come to you! We customize your event. Ages 1-13! Sports, Dance, Parachute, Manicures, Crafts, Characters, Treats, Face Paint and more! Masters in Education! MISTER BARRY misterbarry.com; barry@misterbarry.com 703-851-7606 See the look of surprise and wonder in your child’s eyes as Mister Barry presents his amazing magic and comedy show. PLACES TO HAVE A PARTY ASHBURN ICE HOUSE Affiliation: William Day 21595 Smith Switch Road, Ashburn, Virginia ashburnice.com • info@ashburnice.com (703) 858-0300 Ages: 3-15 DURBIN & GREENBRIER VALLEY RAILROAD mountainrail.com • 877-686-7245 315 Railroad Ave., Elkins, WV; 242 Main St., Coss, WV From vintage diesel to steam locomotives, our trains will transport your group through the scenic mountains of West Virginia in comfort and style! Our trains range from 1½ to 8½ hours in length, so we have something for everyone’s liking! GLEN ECHO PARK AQUARIUM glenechopark.org/aquarium 301-955-6256 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, Md. Make aquatic exploration part of your next birthday party! GEPA hosts birthday parties with the exciting themes, or we’ll help you plan your own. Parties are available for ages 3 and up and include a guided tour of the Aquarium Exhibits and Touch Tank, a themed craft activity, and use of a Glen Echo Park classroom for refreshments. HARMONIA SCHOOL OF MUSIC & ART harmoniaschool.org • harmonia@harmoniaschool.org 204-F Mill St., N.E., Vienna, Va. 703-938-7301 JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA jccnv.org; 703-323-0880 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, Va. Make your child’s birthday celebration one to remember! Fun for the kids and carefree for the parents, birthday parties are available on Sundays from either 11 a.m.–1 p.m. or 1–3 p.m. The first hour is reserved for party activities while the second hour is reserved for food/cake etc. Arts and crafts, cooking, games, gym and jam, ballerina and hip hop-themed parties are available. JUST ASK MO CUSTOM CAKES justaskmo.com; justaskmo@gmail.com 703-359-5055 An award-winning boutique bakery in Fairfax, Va. celebrating 10+ years of business. We offer parties and decorating classes. We pride ourselves on attentive customer service, working within specific dietary needs and the added convenience of delivery. KIDS FIRST SWIM SCHOOLS kidsfirstswimschools.com contact@kidsfirstswimschools.com See website for locations The KIDS FIRST® Swim Schools are America’s largest provider of year round warm water swimming instruction, operating 24 locations across five states, teaching over 100,000 students annually. SKATEQUEST skatequest.com • 703-709-1010 1800 Michael Faraday Ct. Reston, Va. We are a twin sheet indoor ice skating center with full service pro shop, café & party rooms! Open year round! SMITHSONIAN EARLY ENRICHMENT CENTER National Museum of Natural History 10th and Constitution Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. seecstories.com, seecinfo@si.edu • 202-633-9587 Have a one-of-a-kind birthday experience that takes place in both the classroom and the museum. Not only will children learn something new, they’ll have a ball with our playful, hands- on activities. We host parties for children from ages 3-8 and have a variety of themes from which to choose. Educational Parties, Goodies For Your Party / Party Supplies, Place to Have a Party, Special Activity Parties - Other PUPPETS CAROUSEL PUPPETS carouselpuppets.com; requests@ carouselpuppets.com 703-444-9426; Area Served: DC, MD, VA Puppet shows for all occasions! Large and colorful marionettes and hand puppets. Our show has lots of lively music and plenty of audience participation. Everyone gets a chance to participate and use some of the puppets. Suitable for all ages. Puppet making workshops are also available. Everyone gets to make their own puppet that they can take with them. We can also supply goody bags with lots of puppet related items so everyone has something they can take home. PARTY PALS! partypals.us • laurakpartypals@gmail.com 571-265-3898 Indoor/Outdoor—we come to you! We customize your event. Ages 1-13! Sports, Dance, Parachute, Manicures, Crafts, Characters, Treats, Face Paint & more! Masters in Education! SPECIAL ACTIVITIES, DANCE, GYMNASTICS, MARTIAL ARTS & SPORTS BOWIE BAYSOX 4101 Crain Hwy., Bowie, Md. baysox.com; info@baysox.com • 301-805-6000 Bowie Baysox (Class AA Affiliate of the Orioles) provide a perfect location for your child’s birthday party, outing, group event or a night out! Enjoy Fireworks, promotions, special events and more! CARDINAL FENCING ACADEMY 44900 Acacia LN STE 108, Sterling, Virginia 20166 cardinalfencingacademy.com/ info@cardinalfencingacademy.com 240-424-0749 Our fencing programs introduce the Ashburn, Sterling, Reston and other North Virginia/ Loudoun County area students to the many benefits of this Olympic sport. Beyond the fitness benefits, fencing promotes intellectual development, decision making skills, self discipline and confidence. All taught in a safe, supportive environment. We focus on Epee fencing: the modern evolution of the rapier duel. Epee fencing is the most straight-forward of the three Olympic fencing disciplines: the athlete that hits first scores the touch and the whole body is target. The referee trusts the scoring machine completely and there are no right-of- way rules. Learn the Olympic sport of swords and join us for a fun workout, fencing and new friendships! TypesSpecial Activity Parties - Sports COMPETITIVE EDGE ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE CENTER competitiveedgeva.com info@competitiveedgeva.com 571-398-2813 • 14849 Persistence Dr., Woodbridge, Va. Create awesome birthday memories at Competitive Edge! We offer a one stop for your birthday party needs. We’ll create an amazing birthday experience full of memories for your child and guests. Treat your child to a magical sleepover party ENCORE STAGE & STUDIO encorestage.org • info@encorestage.org 703-548-1154 Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre 125 S. Old Glebe Road, Arlington, Va. Celebrate your birthday with theatre! Our birthday package includes a party room rental before the children’s theatre performance, and an exclusive backstage tour (for ages eight and up) or cast and crew Q&A session (for ages seven and younger). Plus, your child’s birthday will be announced to the entire audience before the start of the show! We create bespoke sleepover themes for boys and girls FIBERART.STUDIO 240-600-0170 • 9812 Falls Road, Potomac, Md. Check out our website to schedule a custom birthday party. GAME GYM 7825 Tuckerman Lane #204 Potomac, Maryland 20854 gamegym.com • Admin@GameGym.com 301-801-7122 Special Activity Parties - Sports KIDS FIRST SWIM SCHOOLS kidsfirstswimschools.com contact@kidsfirstswimschools.com See website for locations The KIDS FIRST® Swim Schools are America’s largest provider of year round warm water swimming instruction, operating 24 locations across five states, teaching over 100,000 students annually. PLAY N’ LEARN’S PLAYGROUND SUPERSTORES playnlearn.com • 410-992-0992 9033 Red Branch Road, Columbia, Md. 703-502-1864; 4102 Pepsi Place, Chantilly, Va. Let us host your child’s next party at our Columbia and Chantilly indoor playgrounds featuring the finest swing sets, trampolines, basketball hoops, foosball and air hockey. Our parties run for two hours and include party supplies. Bring your own food and enjoy in our colorful party room. SKATEQUEST skatequest.com • 703-709-1010 • Reston, Va. We are a twin sheet indoor ice skating center with full service pro shop, café & party rooms! Open year round! TINY DANCERS tinydancers.com; info@tinydancers.com 703-385-5580; Fairfax City, Old Town Alexandria and Mosaic District Locations Dreams come true as the birthday girl and her friends dress up in our hand-crafted costumes and perform her favorite story, bringing fairy tales to life with creativity and excitement. Parties are 90 minutes, and include crafts and goody bags. Select your date and package We deliver, set-up and style. next day we collect Book Your Child’s Party Today! 703-563-1567 www.confettiteepees.com Find us on + ICE CREAM TRUCK BOOK NOW FOR YOUR Summer Programs School Fairs Corporate Venues Birthdays 571-283-2408 ❤  Puppet Shows For All Occasions (703) 444-9426 • Large and colorful marionettes and hand puppets • Lively music • Audience participation • Puppet-making workshops • Goody bags Susan Wall's www.carouselpuppets.com YMCA OF METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON 1112 16th St., N.W., 2nd Floor, Washington, D.C. ymcadc.org • Linda.Blake@ymcadc.org 202-232-6700 Contact your local Y for details on birthday party packages. Each location offers something different including walk wall climbing, aquatics, cooking and more. Cakes, Cupcakes & Treats, Place to Have a Party, Special Activity Parties - OtherMisc. Parties & Celebrations  ■ WashingtonFAMILY.com  37 CAMP GUIDE CAMP TALL TIMBERS camptalltimbers.com • info@camptalltimbers.com 301-874-0111 1115 Reflection Ln., High View, WV     Residential Camp, Teens, Sibling Discount, Transportation, Arts, Boating, CIT Program, Dance, Drama, Educational Activities, Field Trips, Gymnastics, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Martial Arts, Overnight Camping, Swimming DAY CAMPS 2019 Camp Guide W ith each new mile- stone that our children reach comes the need for informa- tion to guide them (and us) through this stage. This is particularly true when our children are old enough to attend summer camp. How do we know which camp is right for them? In an education-cen- tered community like ours, there can be a lot of options — where do we even get started? Right here, actually, with these listings. Read about these camps, what they offer and the ages they serve. Then visit their websites to learn more. On our website, Washington- FAMILY.com, you can find even more listings to help you in your search. Be sure to check back on our website and in our magazine in upcoming months for more stories and helpful tips. Good luck! Here’s to a great summer. WASHINGTON, D.C. HOME RUN BASEBALL CAMP 4410 Massachusetts Ave. N.W., Ste. 125 Washington, District of Columbia, 20016 homerunbaseballcamp.com tim@homerunbaseballcamp.com 202-726-8311 Ages: 4-12 Day Camp, Boys & Girls, Sibling Discount, Extended Day, CIT Program, Sports - Extreme LINDAMOOD-BELL 4900 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. lindamoodbell.com/ contact.us@lindamoodbell.com 800-233-1819 Day Camp, Boys & Girls, Educational Activities MAD SCIENCE dc.madscience.org • 301-593-4777 • 703-536-9897 Mad Science parties entertain children of all ages with exciting, high-energy, interactive shows. Each show is full of fun, interactive experiments. Seen a show already? We will bring new and exciting experiments to make your scientist’s party spectacular! THE THEATRE LAB SUMMER ACTING CAMP FOR KIDS Grades: 1 - Grade 8 theatrelab.org  contact@theatrelab.org 202-824-0449  • 733 8th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. Extended Day, Drama DAY CAMPS MARYLAND AVENTURAS SUMMER CAMP Whole Kids Academy 6006 Executive Blvd., Third Floor, N. Bethesda, Md. wkasummer.com aventuras@wholekidsacademy.com 240-242-4957 Ages: Rising Kindergarten - 5th Grade Categories: Day Camp, Boys & Girls, Sibling Discount, Extended Day, Arts and Crafts, CIT Program, Computers Cooking, Field Trips, Sports - Extreme, Swimming BOWIE BAYSOX YOUTH BASEBALL CAMP Bowie Baysox 4101 Crain Highway, Bowie, Md. 20716 milb.com/bowie/fans/baseball-camp info@baysox.com • 301-805-6000 Ages: 7-16 Day Camp, Boys & Girls, Teens, Special Needs, Sports CAMP ARISTOTLE AT THE AUBURN SCHOOL Grades: Rising K-Grade 8  theauburnschool.org • 301-588-8048  9545 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, Md. Teens, Extended Day, Arts, Computers, Educational Activities, Special Needs, Sports 38  WashingtonFAMILY  JUNE 2019 CAMP KAH Various Elementary Schools in Rockville, Bethesda & Silver Spring, Md. kidsafterhours.com • bob@kidsafterhours.com 301-933-6888 Ages: Entering K-7 Swimming CAMP OLYMPIA 5511 Muncaster Mill Road, Rockville, Md. camp-olympia.com • alingwood@comcast.net 301-926-9281 Ages: 3.5-15 Day Camp, Boys & Girls, Teens, Sibling Discount, Extended Day, Transportation, Gymnastics, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Swimming CAMP SHEEO – SHEEO ACADEMY Ages: 7-16 beasheeo.com/camp contact@BEaSheEO.com Check website for various locations in Maryland 866-697-4336 Girls only, Teens, Educational Activities COMMOTION DANCE STUDIO 13097 Wisteria Drive L1, Germantown, Md., 20874 commotiondance.com/camps/MASDI.html info@commotiondance.com 301-515-8908 Day Camp, Boys & Girls, Teens, Sibling Discount, Extended Day, Arts and Crafts, CIT Program, Dance, Drama/Theatre, Educational Activities C-UNIT SUMMER CAMP (C-UNIT STUDIO,LLC) 4507 Stanford St.Chevy Chase, Md. c-unitstudio.com/summer-camps carlye@c-unitstudio.com 301-664-7900 Dance DELAPLAINE ARTS CENTER Ages: 6-16 delaplaine.org  40 South Carroll St., Frederick, Md. GERMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL WASHINGTON, D.C. Summer Classes giswashington.org/glc 8617 Chateau Drive, Potomac, Md. Educational Activities GLEN ECHO PARK AQUARIUM Ages: 4-7, 8-12 gepaquarium.org; info@gepaquarium.org 301-955-6256  7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, Md. Arts, Educational Activities, Hiking IMAGINATION STAGE SUMMER CAMPS Ages: 3 ½ -18 imaginationstage.org/camps/summer- camps  registration@imaginationstage.org 301-280-1660 11325 Seven Locks Road, Ste. 255, Potomac, Md. Drama, Theatre INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF MUSIC Ages: 3-12 ismw.org • info@ismw.org 301-365-5888 11325 Seven Locks Road, Ste. 255, Potomac, Md. Drama, Music KIDS AFTER HOURS kidsafterhours.com • bob@KidsAfterhours.com 301-933-6888 2122 University Blvd. West, Wheaton, Md. Ages: 5-12 KIDS FIRST SWIM SCHOOLS Ages: 2 months-Adults kidsfirstswimschools.com contact@kidsfirstswimschools.com Check our website for a list of all 35 locations. Educational Activities, Sports, Swimming MID-ATLANTIC SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE /MASDI In association with James Madison Universities School of Theatre & Dance James Madison University 800 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, Va., 22807 commotiondance.com/camps/MASDI.html info@commotiondance.com 301-515-8908 Ages: 13-21 Residential Camp, Sibling Discount MAD SCIENCE Ages: 6-11 dc.madscience.org • 301-593-4777 • 703-536-9897 Educational Activities. SILVER STARS GYMNASTICS Ages: 3 ½-15 gosilverstars.com classregistration@gosilverstars.com 301-589-0938 2701 Pittman Drive, Silver Spring, Md. 301-352-5777 14201 Woodcliff Ct., Bowie, Md. Gymnastics SPRING BILINGUAL MONTESSORI SUMMER CAMP Ages: 2½-6 spring-bilingual.org • info@spring-bilingual.org 301-962-7262  3514 Plyers Mill Road, Kensington, Md. Sibling Discount, Extended Day, Arts, Educational Activities BASIS INDEPENDENT SUMMER Affiliation: BASIS Independent McLean 8000 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, Va. 703-854-1253 mclean-summer@basisindependent.com basisindependent.com/summer Ages: 2 - 18 Day Camp, Boys & Girls, Teens, Arts and Crafts, Dance, Drama, Educational Activities, Field Trips, Music GLEN ECHO PARK AQUARIUM Ages: 4-7, 8-12 gepaquarium.org • info@gepaquarium.org 301-955-6256  7300 MacArthur Blvd. Glen Echo, Md. Arts, Educational Activities, Hiking SPRING BILINGUAL MONTESSORI SUMMER CAMP Ages: 2½-6 spring-bilingual.org • info@spring-bilingual.org 301-962-7262  3514 Plyers Mill Road, Kensington, Md. Sibling Discount, Extended Day, Arts, Educational Activities SPRINGDALE PREPARATORY SUMMER PROGRAM Ages: 6-16 springdaleps.org  johnny.graham@springdaleps.org 855-405-8600 500 Main St., New Windsor, Md. Residential Camp, Teens, Sibling Discount, Transportation, Arts, Computers Cooking, Dance, Drama, Educational Activities, Field Trips, Hiking, PHOTO AND ART COURTESY OF GETTY IMAGES OVERNIGHT CAMPS CAMP GUIDE Music, Overnight Camping, Photography, Special Sports – Extreme, Swimming, Travel VALLEY MILL CAMP INC. Ages: 4-14 valleymill.com • valleymill@valleymill.com 301-948-0220 15101 Seneca Road, Darnestown, Md. Day Camp. ASHBURN ICE HOUSE Affiliation: William Day 21595 Smith Switch Road, Ashburn, Va., 20147 ashburnice.com • info@ashburnice.com 703-858-0300 Ages: 3-15 Day Camp, Boys & Girls, Extended Day BRITISH SWIM SCHOOL britishswimschool.com/dmv swimdmv@britishswimschool.com 833-486-3250 Virginia Ages: 3 months and up Boys & Girls, Teens, Sibling Discount, Swimming YOUNG ARTISTS OF AMERICA’S SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS INTENSIVES 16923 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring, Md. Residential Camp, Boys & Girls, Teens, Transportation, Dance, Drama/Theatre, Music BROOKSFIELD SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP Ages: 3-10 brooksfieldschool.org camp@brooksfieldschool.org 703-356-5437 ext. 2  1830 Kirby Road, McLean, Va. Day Camp, Boys & Girls, Extended Day, Arts and Crafts, CIT Program, Field Trips, Swimming YOUNG ARTISTS OF AMERICA’S SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS INTENSIVES 5301 Tuckerman Ln., North Bethesda, Md. Day Camp, Boys & Girls, Dance, Drama, Music DAY CAMPS VIRGINIA ART CAMP AT THE ART LEAGUE Ages: 5-1,8-11, 12+, Teens school@artleague.org theartleague.org/content/art_camp 703-683-2323 305 Madison St., Fairfax, Va. Day Camp, Teens, Arts and Crafts THE CAMPAGNA EARLY LEARNING CENTER’S SUMMER SAFARI The Campagna Early Learning Center campagnacenter.org/programs/early-childhood pshannon@campagnacenter.org 571-982-3924 5140 Fillmore Ave., Alexandria, Va. Ages: 2 1/2 to 5 Day Camp, Boys & Girls, Arts and Crafts, Educational Activities, Field Trips CAMP GRIFFIN AT WESTMINSTER SCHOOL Ages: 3-14 westminsterschool.com campgriffin@westminsterschool.com 703-340-7268  3819 Gallows Road Annandale, Va. Ages: 3-14 Years Day Camp DREAM AND DISCOVER CAMP 14153 B Paris Court Drive, Chantilly, Va. idea-res.com • camps@idea-res.com 571-758-4436 Ages: 7-11 Day Camp 2 019 CAMP SHEEO – SHEEO ACADEMY Ages: 7-16 beasheeo.com/camp • contact@BEaSheEO.com Check website for various locations in Virginia 866-697-4336 Girls Only, Teens, Educational Activities CAPITAL GYMNASTICS SUMMER CAMPS 10400 Premier Ct., Burke, Va. capitalgymnasticsntc.ntc capitalgymnasticsntc@gmail.com 703-239-0044 Ages: 3 and up CARDINAL FENCING ACADEMY 44900 Acacia LN, STE 108, Sterling, Va., 20166 cardinalfencingacademy.com/camps info@cardinalfencingacademy.com 240-424-0749 Ages: 7-12 Day Camp, Boys & Girls, Sibling Discount, Educational Activities, Martial Arts, Sports - Extreme NO M E 2 019 CAMP ARISTOTLE AT THE AUBURN SCHOOL - FAIRFAX CAMPUS Grades: Rising K-Grade 9 theauburnschool.org • 703-793-9353 3800 Concorde Pkwy., Ste. 500, Chantilly, Va. Extended Day, Special Needs CAMP MSNV - MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA msnv.org/page/programs/summer-camp 703-256-9577 6820 Pacific Lane, Annandale, Va. Extended Day E IN DANCE. LEARN. SHINE. CAMP ACHVA POWERED BY JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA Ages: K-10 jccnv.org/camp 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, Va. 703-537-3091 Teens, Extended Day, Transportation, Arts, CIT Program, Dance, Drama, Field Trips, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Music, Needs Sports, Swimming, Yoga Washington FAMILY NO M E IN E Washington FAMILY Camp Registration Now Open Ages 3-14 Professional Instruction Free T-shirt with Registration Before & Aft er Care Free! with mention of this ad Children & Adult Classes 301-515-8908 info@commotiondance.com commotiondance.com Registration Now Open at homerunbaseballcamp.com WashingtonFAMILY.com  39 CAMP GUIDE THE CENTER FOR BALLET ARTS thecenterforballetarts.com • ctrbalarts@aol.com 703-273-5344 3955 Pender Drive, Ste. 105, Fairfax, Va. Ages: 3-Adult Day Camp, Girls and Boys, Sibling Discount, Extended Day, Arts & Crafts, Dance, Musical Theatre, Yoga COMPETITIVE EDGE SPORTS CAMP 14849 Persistence Drive, Woodbridge, Va. competitiveedgeva.com info@competitiveedgeva.com 571-398-2813 Ages: 6 to 13 Day Camp, Boys & Girls, Extended Day, Field Trips, Needs Sports, Sports - Extreme CONGRESSIONAL SCHOOL Ages: Infants-Grade 8 congressionalschool.org  gherbst@congressionalschool.org 703-533-1064  ext. 3229 Sleepy Hollow Road, Falls Church, Va. Educational Activities ENCORE STAGE & STUDIO - IT’S ELEMENTARY Ages: 4-9 • encorestage.org  info@encorestage.org 703-548-1154  5800 Washington Blvd., Arlington, Va. Day Camp, Boys & Girls, Drama ENCORE STAGE & STUDIO – SCENES FOR TWEENS Ages: 8-12 encorestage.org • info@encorestage.org 703-548-1154  4000 Lorcom Ln., Arlington, Va. Extended Day, Dance, Drama ENCORE STAGE & STUDIO – STAGE DOOR & TECH CAMP Ages: 11-15 encorestage.org • info@encorestage.org 703-548-1154  200 • S. Carlin Springs Road Arlington, Va. Teens, Extended Day, Dance, Drama FAIRFAX COLLEGIATE SUMMER PROGRAM Ages: 8-14 fairfaxcollegiate.com 703-481-3080 •  722 Grant St., Ste. J, Herndon, Va. Sibling Discount, Extended Day, Arts, Computers, Educational Activities, Photography HARMONIA SCHOOL OF MUSIC & ART Ages: 4-18 harmoniaschool.org • harmonia@harmoniaschool.org 703-938-7301  204-F Mill St., N.E., Vienna, Va. Teens, Sibling Discount, Extended Day, Arts, Drama, Music KENWOOD SUMMER DAY CAMP 4955 Sunset Ln., Annandale, Va. 703-256-4711 camp.kenwoodschool.com Sports, Art, Crafts KIDS FIRST SWIM SCHOOLS Ages: 2 months-Adults kidsfirstswimschools.com contact@kidsfirstswimschools.com Check our website for a list of all 35 locations. Educational Activities, Sports, Swimming MASON GAME & TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY – GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY Ages: 9-18 mgta.gmu.edu  mgta@gmu.edu • 703-993-7101 10900 University Blvd., Bull Run Hall 147, MS 1J2, Manassas, Va. Teens, Computers, Educational Activities LINDAMOOD-BELL 10201 Main St., Fairfax, Va. lindamoodbell.com 800-300-1818 Day Camp, Boys & Girls, Educational Activities MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF MCLEAN Ages: Primary Age : 3 – 6 Years (must be potty trained) mcleanmontessori.org • (703) 790-1049 1711 Kirby Road, McLean, Va. Day Camp, Boys & Girls, Educational Activities CAMP MSNV Montessori School of Northern Virginia Ages 3-12 msnv.org/page/programs/summer-camp 703-256-9577 • 6820 Pacific Lane Annandale, Va. Day Camp, Boys & Girls, Drama, Field Trips MAD SCIENCE Ages: 6-11 dc.madscience.org • 301-593-4777 • 703-536-9897 Educational Activities. MASON COMMUNITY ARTS ACADEMY George Mason University masonacademy.gmu.edu • academy@gmu.edu 703-993-9889 4260 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Va. Ages: 8-18 Day Camp, Residential Camp, Boys & Girls, Teens, Extended Day, Arts and Crafts, Drama, Educational Activities, Music, Photography, Special Needs MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA - CAMP MSNV Ages: 3-12 msnv.org/page/programs/summer-camp 703-256-9577 6820 Pacific Ln., Annandale, Va. Day Camp, Drama/Theatre, Field Trips NATIONAL JAZZ WORKSHOP George Mason University College of Visual and Performing Arts College of Visual and Performing Arts, Fairfax, Va. nationaljazzworkshop.org • mattniess@mac.com 703-732-2638 Ages: Raising 8th grader to attend overnight, younger may be accepted for day camp if they can read music and play an instrument. Day Camp Fairfax Collegiate Summer 2019 Have Fun and Learn! • Rising Grades 3 to 12 Math Science Engineering Programming Gaming Minecraft Writing Public Speaking Art Design Filmmaking Test Prep Free 28 Page Catalog Alexandria • Annandale • Ashburn • Chantilly • Dulles • Fairfax McLean • Reston • Tysons • Vienna www.FairfaxCollegiate.com 40  WashingtonFAMILY  JUNE 2019 CAMP GUIDE NATIONAL JAZZ WORKSHOP Shenandoah Conservatory 1460 University Drive, Winchester, Va. nationaljazzworkshop.org • mattniess@mac.com 703-732-2638 Ages: Raising 8th grader to attend overnight, younger may be accepted for day camp if they can read music and play an instrument. Residential Camp PERFECT POINTE DANCE STUDIO Ages: 3-11 perfectpointe.com • staff@perfectpointe.com 703-533-8830  2499 N. Harrison St. Ste. I-LL, Arlington, Va. Dance, Drama, Gymnastics PERFECT POINTE (FORMERLY HEARTBEATS) MUSIC & DANCE STUDIO Ages: 3-16 hbeats.com  staff@hbeats.com 703-440-9000  8060 Rolling Road Springfield, Va. Teens, Sibling Discount, Extended Day, Arts, CIT Program, Dance, Drama, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Music PINECREST PAVILION AT PINECREST SCHOOL Ages: 4-12 pinecrestschool.org • camp@pinecrestschool.org 703-354-3446  7209 Quiet Cove, Annandale, Va. Sibling Discount, Extended Day, Arts, Computers, Cooking, Drama, Educational Activities, Field Trips RANDOLPH-MACON ACADEMY SUMMER PROGRAMS Ages: Rising sixth through twelfth grade for residential  rising fifth through twelfth for day rma.edu/summer • admission@rma.edu 540-636-5484 200 Academy Drive, Front Royal, Va. Residential Camp, Teens, Educational Activities, Field Trips, Music RESTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL Ages: 3-9 restonmontessori.com office@restonmontessori.com 703-481-2922  1928 Isaac Newton Sq. W. Reston, Va. Extended Day, Arts, Field Trips ROBOTICS SUMMER CAMPS Ages: 6-16 robotworksacademy.net • robotworks@cox.net 703-364-5418  8992 Fern Park Drive, Ste. 2, Burke, Va. Sibling Discount, Computers, Educational Activities SPORTS CAMP 14849 Persistence Drive, Woodbridge, Va. 571-306-3285 competitiveedgeva.com info@competitiveedgeva.com Ages: 6-13 Day Camp, Boys & Girls, Extended Day, Dance, Field Trips, Special Needs, Sports SPORTROCK CLIMBING CAMPS - SPORTROCK CLIMBING CENTERS Ages: 6-16 sportrock.com/camps  jeff@sportrock.com 703-212-7625 5308 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria, Va. Day Camp, Teens, Extended Day, Educational Activities, Field Trips, Special Needs, Sports – Extreme, Travel STEAM IN SPACE Affilation: Academy of Christian Education 10800 Parkridge Blvd., Ste. 150, Reston, Va. 703-471-2132 info@myschoolace.com • myschoolace.com Ages: 3 year olds - 6th grade​ Day Camp, Boys & Girls, Sibling Discount, Extended Day, Arts and Crafts, Educational Activities, Field Trips, Music THE ST. JAMES ULTIMATE SPORTS CAMP go.thestjames.com 6805 Industrial Road, Springfield, Va. 703-239-6870​ Ages: 3-18 Sports Camp SUMMER ARTS AT MASON Affiliation: George Mason University Fairfax, Va. Day Camp, Boys & Girls SUMMER CAMPS AT CAPITAL GYMNASTICS NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER 10400 Premier Ct. Burke, Va. capitalgymnasticsntc.com capitalgymnasticsntc@gmail.com 703-239-0044 Ages: Ages 3 and up SUMMER DANCE CAMP/INTENSIVE AT THE CENTER FOR BALLET ARTS Ages: 3-Adult thecenterforballetarts.com • ctrbalarts@aol.com 703-273-5344  3955 Pender Drive Ste. 105, Fairfax, Va. Teens, Sibling Discount, Arts, Dance, Drama TINY DANCERS tinydancers.com; info@tinydancers.com 703-385-5580; Fairfax City, Old Town Alexandria and Mosaic District Locations YMCA FAIRFAX COUNTY RESTON Ages: 3-15 ymcadc.org/locations/ymca-fairfax-county- reston  Ben.runyon@ymcadc.org 703-652-8006 12196 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, Va. Extended Day, Arts, CIT Program, Drama, Field Trips, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Special, Needs Sports, Swimming, Travel  ■ WashingtonFAMILY.com  41 WF BLOG What to Do When Your Child Wants to Be an Influencer L I love that [my daughter] wants to come up with creative videos and share them with others — not just sit and watch them. But, on the other hand, the internet can be an awful place. 42  WashingtonFAMILY  JUNE 2019 ooking at the back-to-school pictures this past September, I noticed many included kids holding chalkboard signs with categories such as teacher’s name, grade year and favorite subject. The part that stuck out for me was under the headline “What do you want to be when you grow up?” A majority of the ones I saw said “YouTuber.” This is quite a departure from when I was growing up in the late ’80s/early ’90s and everyone wanted to be a singer, actress, gymnast or cheerleader. Yet, I understand the appeal. The most popu- lar YouTubers get paid pretty large sums, depending on the number of views their videos get, along with free merchandise from companies wanting promotion. Who wouldn’t want that? My daughter became enamored with YouTube about two years ago. We cut out television because our provider’s costs were getting too high, and we barely watched enough to justify the expense. My daughter started watching YouTube videos on Ameri- can Girl dolls, including stop-motion stories and vloggers opening new brand items. Within the past year, she has been asking if she could have her own You- Tube account focusing on American Girl dolls and products. I feel really torn. I love that she wants to come up with creative videos and share them with others — not just sit and watch them. But, on the other hand, the internet can be an awful place, where people hide behind their keyboards hurtling snarky and abusive comments. I also do not know how to edit videos. I enrolled my kids in a one-day class at an area arts center to learn about stop-motion movie making. (Long story, but the instruc- tor didn’t teach at all, and we still need to find some instruction in that medium if readers have any ideas.) Deciding on a compromise, I told my 8-year-old that she could have an Insta- gram account focusing on her American Girl adventures. This way, she could build a brand while mastering some creative skills before segueing to a YouTube channel. Since starting right around the New Year, I’ve been working with her on getting a better understanding of photography. While I am certainly not an expert, I did learn a lot of great techniques while serving as a photographer and photo editor of my high school yearbook. My teacher taught us to avoid subjects looking out from the edge of the photo, because it causes the reader to look off the page. She would also discuss how cropping can help sharpen the focus of a picture. My daughter and I have gone over some different camera angles and discussed the importance of properly lighting up a photo set. She has become interested in styling her dolls before shooting photos by coiff- ing their hair or picking out an outfit and making sure the doll is in the proper positions before taking pictures. She also has come up with a ton of unique ideas for pho- tos so she is not post- ing the same images each day. But just like her future YouTube account, I have some strict rules. She cannot show her face since the account is public. When she gets older, that rule may relax, but not when she is an 8-year- old. She can view and like photos but only on my device. She does not have a phone yet. The account, for now, is jointly run by both of us, and I really enjoy it as a great mother-daughter bonding activity. When I was looking for accounts to follow, I found a number that are mother-daughter run so I am glad we are not alone on this venture. One day, my daughter can run it by herself. But for now, I’ll cherish that she wants to do this account together.  ■ ISTOCK/GETTY IMAGES PLUS/ SELFIE: T TUROVSKA; PHOTOGRAPHER: GEORGEMANGA BY GINA GALLUCCI-WHITE MONTESSORI GUIDE Discovering Montessori DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Montessori children discover: • Learning creatively and spontaneously • Learning at their own pace • Developing to their greatest potential • Encouragement to choose work and make decisions • Learning that lasts a lifetime THE CHILDREN'S HOUSE OF WASHINGTON thechildrenshouseofwashington.com chowdirector@gmail.com 3133 Dumbarton St. N.W. Washington, D.C. Toddler: Nearly 2-3 Primary: 3-6 202-342-2551 MARYLAND THE BETHESDA MONTESSORI SCHOOL bethesdamontessori.com admissions@bethesdamontessori.com 7611 Clarendon Rd. Bethesda, Md. Ages: 3-6 301-986-1260 BUTLER SCHOOL butlerschool.org amy@butlerschool.org 15951 Germantown Road Darnestown, Md. Ages: 18 months-14 301-977-6600 CHILDREN'S HOUSE AT HOLLY HILL MONTESSORI hollyhillmontessori.com hollyhillmontessori@gmail.com 19137 Mateny Hill Road Germantown, Md. Ages: 2-5 202-246-0547 VIRGINIA BROOKSFIELD SCHOOL brooksfieldschool.org brksfield@aol.com 1830 Kirby Road McLean, Va. Ages: 2-6 703-356-KIDS CARDINAL MONTESSORI cardinalmontessori.com cardinalmontessori@gmail.com 1424 G St., Woodbridge, Va. Ages: 3-12 703-491-3810 CHILDREN'S HOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL montessoriofarlington.com office@chms-arlington.com 2425-A North Glebe Road Arlington, Va. Ages: 2-6 703-276-1360 Open House: December 6th from 6:30pm-7:30pm. ISTOCK / GETTY IMAGES PLUS / FATCAMERA Find us on WashingtonFAMILY.com  43 MONTESSORI GUIDE VIRGINIA (continued) THE BETHESDA MONTESSORI SCHOOL For 37 years, teaching ages 3-6 ENROLLING NOW Extended Day 8am – 6pm 7611 Clarendon Rd. Bethesda, MD 20814 301-986-1260 September 2019 admissions still available, email admissions@bethesdamontessori.com today for a personal tour. 20 1 8 RUNNER-UP RUNNER-UP www.bethesdamontessori.com HOLLY BROOK MONTESSORI SCHOOL preschoolmontessori.com info@hollybrookmontessori.com 2455 Gallows Rd., \\ Dunn Loring, VA Ages: 3-5 703-573-7800 MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CEDAR LANE preschoolmontessori.com info@cedarlanemontessori.com 3035 Cedar Ln. Fairfax, VA Ages: 3-6 703-560-4379 HUNTER MILL |MONTESSORI SCHOOL preschoolmontessori.com info@huntermillmontessori.com 2709 Hunter Mill Rd. Oakton, VA Ages: 2 years 9 months-5 703-938-7755 ONENESS-FAMILY SCHOOL onenessfamily.org admissions@onenessfamily.org 6701 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, MD High School: 9411 Connecticut Ave., Kensington, MD Ages: 2-High School 301-652-7751 MONARCH CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI kidslovemonarch.com kidslovemonarch@gmail.com 15120 Enterprise Ct., Ste. 100, Chantilly, VA Ages: 18 months-6 703-961-8281 RESTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL restonmontessori.com office@restonmontessori.com 1928 Isaac Newton Sq. Reston, VA Ages: 3 months-Grade 6 703-481-2922 Parenting isn’t easy, but there are strategies that can help. Parenting HelpLine: 800.243.7337 familytreemd.org/flip 44  WashingtonFAMILY  JUNE 2019 LAST WORD Engaging Our Kids Outside the Home S There are plenty of life-changing ways to occupy your children over the summer besides sending them to camp, and ample evidence that these experiences are deeply formative. ummer is greeting us with her cheerful grin, but parents who couldn’t come up for the air needed to plan for her grand entrance are not doing a happy dance. It looms instead like an epic black hole, begging for defini- tion. Camp registration deadlines came and went a long time ago, but maybe, your kids aren’t keen on camp, anyway. You don’t want summer to be a chore for you or your kids. So, what’s a good parent to do? There are plenty of life-changing ways to occupy your children over the summer besides sending them to camp, and ample evidence that these experiences are deeply formative. In my case, an older friend needed help weeding her flower garden and asked if my 12-year-old daugh- ter (who wasn’t a camp-loving girl) wanted to earn some cash. In fact, she did, and though it was a hot, humid undertaking, my daughter was glad she said yes. Weeding side-by-side, the two bonded over their love of fiction and started their own book club, reading “Ruby Holler” and “Number the Stars.” My daughter grew from that summer, on her knees beside my dear old friend, picking weeds and talking books. What is monumental in the lives of our kids is often the stuff that lies outside the home — those situations in the non-shared environment, which build the strong life-altering moments affecting our kids’ futures. It’s hard to swallow, isn’t it? While the steady environment of the home isn’t to be diminished, the experiences outside the home like camp, service-programs, sleepovers, church trips or part-time jobs offer disproportionate benefits for kids. In the International Journal of Epidemiology article, “Why Are Children in the Same Family So Different from One Another?” researchers explain that it is precisely experiences away from home and immediate family that distinguish a child from siblings. The “environmental variance” is the framework for the magical making of a unique person. Licensed counselor and founder of Bright Future Consulting, Dr. Beth Dennard said that spending a summer at her aunt’s farm in Florida was one formative non-shared experience she benefited greatly from as a child. “Non-shared environments are tough on parents and kids, but they are necessary for students to individuate and become adults,” Dennard says. Tough is univer- sally appreciated, but perhaps the necessary is worth revisiting. 46  WashingtonFAMILY  JUNE 2019 Dr. Laura Markham of AhaParenting.com says confidence is one major reward that comes from these cumulative non-shared experiences. “I think kids discover new capabilities when they are in new environments that ask them to engage in new ways and gain confidence from those expe- riences,” Markham says. Exposure to experiences sans immediate family is critical for development. “During adolescence, there is a shift from focus- ing the majority of a child’s attention on parents and home to focusing on peers and life outside the home,” Dennard explains. It’s one thing to accept in theory, but in prac- tice, this can be a terrifying transition for parents. “More learning occurs when human beings stretch, not when they’re cozy,” Dennard says. She points out that an easy example of this is when teens start driving. Once a teen passes their driv- er’s test, they occupy a non-shared environment. Dennard continues, “Many parents freak out when they even think about their kids driving.” Traffic is bad, the risks are high, but she says driv- ing independently is a step toward adulthood. “In real life,” Dennard reminds, “there are seat belts and air bags for safety but each adult person must accept the responsibility and assume the risks to drive and ultimately, they do the same as they leave home to live independently.” The potential for our blossoming child’s view of the world to expand and take shape under the watchful eyes of trusted adults is another com- pelling reason to get our kids engaged outside our homes. Markham says that having someone outside the family depend on them helps a young person see himself in a new light. “Often, kids discover that they’re good at something they hadn’t seen as valuable, or find deep emotional rewards in a connection they would never have made otherwise. 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