contents April 2012 volume 19 | number 7 feature


14 GETTING FIT AND READY TO RUN For most kids, running comes naturally. With more local races available for kids, how do you best prepare your child for a race?


PHOTO CREDIT: RASE LITTLEFIELD columns


17 SHOP AND TELL Local Shopping Discoveries: Recycle, Reuse Shopping


50 FAMILY DAY TRIP It’s Spring—Be Outdoors! April 28 Unplug and Explore the Outdoors (and local gardens!)


SPECIAL FEATURE Summer Camp


18 18TH ANNUAL 2012


SUMMER CAMP GUIDE 22 pages of summer camps, programs, activities and more to help plan your child’s sum- mer fun!


40 MAKE THE MOST OF SUMMER CAMP! Camp can be a positive experience for children. Here are a few tips and ideas on how you can prepare your child and encourage wonderful summer memories.


51 CHILDREN’S BOOK NOOK Book reviews provided by BSU’s Stan Steiner, the Bookman


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7 PUBLISHER’S THOUGHTS Active Fun Outdoors


8 BITS AND PIECES Community events, advice, parenting news, reviews, and activities.


12 FAMILY DONATION Assistance League® of Boise


42 APRIL FAMILY CALENDAR Check out this month’s activities and Editor’s Picks. Visit treasure valleyfamily.com for the updated, comprehensive version, and sign up for our Family Weekend E-newsletter too.


54 SOMEWHERE OVER THE LAUNDRY PILE Chasing Chickens


On the Cover


HAYDEN OUR COVER KID selected from the April 2011 Cover Kids Search!


See page 13 for our 2012 Cover Kids entry form!


Summer Camp for Kids .................................................. page 18 Get Fit to Run, Calendar of Local Races ................... page 14 It’s Spring—Time to Unplug ......................................... page 50 Recycled Earth Day Gift Ideas ...................................... page 17


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