A peek inside summer art camps at Art’s A Blast

A peek inside summer art camps at Art’s A Blast

Does art make you smart? Photos by Blue Ribbon News, courtesy of Art’s A Blast and their students. (Rockwall) June 22, 2012 – This summer, Art’s A Blast in Rockwall is hosting more than 30 different camps for kids ages 4 to 18, led by instructors with art degrees or certifications, as well as education […]

Summer fun and fall registrations at the YMCA

Summer fun and fall registrations at the YMCA

(Rockwall) June 15, 2012 – Swim lessons run year round at the the Rockwall Family YMCA, but there are so many more options in the summer! There are two week sessions that run in the mornings and afternoons starting as early as 9 am and running as late as 2:10 pm.  They also have evening classes […]

Celebrate with the State Champion Heath Hawks

Celebrate with the State Champion Heath Hawks

(Heath) June 12, 2012 – The Heath Hawks Baseball Team is hardly slowing down after their 2012 Class 4-A State Championship win. They will be honored at 7:15 p.m. Monday, June 18 during the Rockwall ISD School Board meeting. A team celebration will follow at 8 p.m. at Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor. Family, fans, and […]

Does art make you smart?

Does art make you smart?

You don’t have to be Picasso to paint a picture, or Einstein to figure out that given time, space and a box of markers, children can quickly fill a blank canvas. Kids and crayons just naturally go together. Put a paintbrush in tiny hands, and big things happen. But did you know that actively involving […]

Take on summer with swim lessons at Rockwall YMCA

(Rockwall) May 24, 2012 – The Rockwall YMCA is offering a host of water safety classes this summer, including swim lessons, lifeguarding and CPR. Located at 1210 N. Goliad in Rockwall, the YMCA’s mission is to put Christian values into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Financial assistance is […]

Lewisville Library hosts Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration

(Lewisville) May 21, 2012 – Lewisville Library’s Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration will be from 2 to 4 p.m.  Saturday, June 2, at the library, 1197 W. Main Street. The event, sponsored by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, will feature a performance by the Sugar Free Allstars Live in Concert in the Bennett Children’s Wing, along with face […]

Flower Mound Rosettes to host summer mini camp

(Flower Mound) The Rosettes will host a summer mini camp from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, June 4 through Friday, June 8 at Flower Mound High School for all girls in kindergarten through 8th grade. Classes are taught and supervised by Mrs. Crisp, Mrs. Hoff and the Rosettes. Cost is $75 which includes a t-shirt, […]

Mind-Stretching Summer Camps at Sci-Tech Discovery Center

(Frisco) May 19, 2012- Sci-Tech Discovery Center, located at 8004 North Dallas Parkway in Frisco, 75034, is offering summer camps for children ages 5-11. Campers may sign up for morning sessions (10 a.m. to noon), afternoon sessions (1 p.m. to 3 p.m.), or register for one of each and build a full day’s schedule, which […]

Rockwall ISD offers summer childcare, camps

Rockwall ISD’s after-school care program, ROCK, will offer childcare throughout the summer for the first time. Starting on June 4, 2012, ROCK will offer childcare at Amanda Rochell Elementary from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. for children ages 5 and up. Full-day and half-day options are available. Additionally, summer camps will be held throughout the […]

Best Gymnastics hosts Night Out Olympic Celebration, summer camps

Summer Camp Member Special for Blue Ribbon News readers! The special includes either morning or afternoon camps for $22 a session. This special is good until June 1st. No need to be Best Gymnastics members to receive this special discount – BUT YOU MUST MENTION THAT YOU HEARD ABOUT IT FROM BLUE RIBBON NEWS!   CLICK […]