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4 

Health 

How to adjust sleeping 

during the time change 

5 

Out and About 

What is your favorite spring 

break destination within 

driving distance to Brevard? 

6 

Teacher Feature 

Talking to students about 

tragedies 

7 

Staycations 

Good spring break options 

9 

Family Fun 

A roundup of kid-friendly 

events on the Space Coast 

14 

Travel 

An all-inclusive, 

family-friendly getaway 

Cover 

photo 

entries 

Thanks to everyone who 

submitted photos for this 

month’s cover contest. Here 

are some of the adorable 

photos that were entered. 

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Facebook page to find out 

when our next contest 

begins. 

Autumn, 8, Rockledge 

Augustus, 7, and Will, 8 months, of Melbourne 

Piper, 7 months, Palm Bay 

Lionel, 20 months, West 

Melbourne 

On the Cover 

Luke Bouwsma, 2, and Adrian Bouwsma, 5, of 

Melbourne. Photographed at Rockledge 

Gardens by Jenny Puranen Photography. 

Models styled by Jenny Norman of Tadea 

Styles. 

Ginger, 3, Melbourne 

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Vivienne, 3, Rockledge 

Reed, 6, West Melbourrne 

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Surviving Sleep in Spring Forward 

JENNIE CLARKE 

Raise your hand if you dread the 

time change for one thing: you know it 

will impact your child’s sleep. If you 

raised your hand you are most 

definitely not alone. I think many 

parents fear the twice-a-year time 

change because we know it can throw a 

curveball into our child’s sleeping 

patterns. Have no fear, I will prepare 

you to “spring forward.” 

Before we go on though, it is 

important to understand why the time 

change effects our children’s sleep. We 

all as humans have an internal 

biological clock. It is called our 

circadian rhythms. There are times of 

the day where our bodies prepare for 

and get more restorative sleep than 

other times of the day. Our kids develop 

their internal biological clock right 

around 4 months of age and from then 

on, they obtain more restorative sleep 

at specific times of the day. They sleep 

better on this schedule. 

When the clock changes our 

children’s biological clock is not aware. 

Your child will continue to sleep on the 

schedule their body is used to. It is 

important that we help them adjust to 

the new time to help them stay well 

rested. 

Before parent life, spring forward 

was my least favorite time of year 

because it meant that I lost an hour of 

sleep. As a parent, the spring time 

change is my favorite of the two. The 

reason; if your child normally sleeps 

until 6a.m., they would sleep until 

7a.m., because at 2a.m. our clocks 

spring forward to 3a.m. That’s a good 

deal, right? 

While it is the better of the two time 

changes it still may present a struggle 

if we don’t prepare. How do you help 

your child adjust to the new time? 

There are a few ways you can do this. 

You might choose one over the other, 

depending on how well your child 

sleeps: 

1. Jump Right In 

Especially in spring it is A-OK to 

choose this option if you have a great 

sleeper. What I mean by jump right in, 

is just go about your day by the time on 

the clock. Make no changes ahead of 

time. For the spring time change, this 

might mean waking your child at your 

designated wake time, then just go on 

with your day from there. It is as 

simple as that. 

2. Take It Slow 

I like this option for kiddos who may 

not be napping well, who wake in the 

night or wake super early in the 

morning. Move everything in your 

child’s schedule by 15 min a day 

starting three days ahead of time. 

When we spring forward we move 

everything 15 min backwards each day. 

When you reach the day of the time 

change you will be at the correct time. 

If your little one is extra sleep 

sensitive, you can even start a week 

ahead and take it slower. 

Bonus Tip: Consider your child’s 

sleep environment. We are now moving 

to the time of year where the days are 

longer. You likely want your child to go 

to bed before the sun sets, at this time 

of year. If you don’t have black out 

curtains – consider them. When our 

kids, or even us as adults, go into a dark 

place our natural sleep hormone, 

melatonin, begins to produce in our 

bodies. We want that good sleepy 

hormone to kick in, even if it is light 

outside. A dark sleeping environment is 

key. 

You may have struggled through 

time changes in the past, but you don’t 

have to. With a good plan, you can all 

get through this unscathed. It may take 

a few days for your child to adjust to 

the new time, but they will. 

Jennie Clarke 

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BY JENNIE CLARKE. 

Jennie, a married mom of 

two boys, is a Certified 

Pediatric Sleep Consultant. 

She also was a 

sleep-deprived parent, at 

one time. She became 

certified as a Sleep 

Consultant through the 

Family Sleep Institute after 

having worked with one 

herself, for her first child. 

After seeing astounding 

results, Jennie decided to 

share her new-found 

passion about sleep with other families to 

help others see the same successes that she 

did. When she’s not chasing the boys around, 

she is helping families to get the sleep that 

they need through a personalized sleep plan. 

Jennie provides the support that families need 

to reach their sleep goals. 

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out & about 

This month, Space Coast Parent 

posed a question to local moms and 

dads: What is your favorite spring 

break destination within driving 

distance to Brevard? 

Melbourne's Kelly Miller and her kids 

Elijah,11, Caleb, 2, and Zoe, 4. "LEGOLAND, 

Space Coast Field of Dreams, going to parks 

and just getting together with friends." RILEY 

SHORTT, FOR FLORIDA TODAY 

Sabrena Killmon, of Melbourne, with son 

Fritz,3, said, "We enjoy all of the beaches, 

especially Playalinda, and sometimes go to 

the river, and air shows." RILEY SHORTT, FOR 

FLORIDA TODAY 

Meg Herbert, of Melbourne, and son Harvey, 

4, answered "Fort Wilderness at Disney. It's 

family friendly camping, and it's Disney.” RILEY 

SHORTT, FOR FLORIDA TODAY 

Melbourne's Lisa and Sean Carnes with sons 

Dylan, 5, and Jacob, 7, and dog Tiger. Sean 

said, "We go boating a lot in Sebastian, and 

we like Cocoa Beach, and of course, 

Disney.” RILEY SHORTT, FOR FLORIDA TODAY 

Melbourne resident Jaimie Engle, with son 

Ezra,10, said, "Always St. Augustine. It’s close 

enough to Brevard, and they have the best 

coffee shop in the world.” RILEY SHORTT, FOR 

FLORIDA TODAY 

Melbourne's Greg and Kayla Patchin and their 

children Gabriel, 2, and Alisia, 1. Kayla said, 

"I've always been a big Disney fan, and to be 

able to go see the characters that I grew up 

watching." RILEY SHORTT, FOR FLORIDA TODAY 

Eryn and Jeff Worcester, of Melbourne, and 

sons Finn, 2, and Rogan, 5. "Legoland for the 

kids. It doesn't have the same insane crowds, 

they said. RILEY SHORTT, FOR FLORIDA TODAY 

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Talking 

about 

tragedies 

JANEAN KNIGHT 

How and when do we discuss with our 

children, the stories of violence seen on 

television and on social media? 

This can be an overwhelming question 

to answer for parents and the 

conversation is different depending on 

the age of the child. What we discuss 

with our preschool child will look and 

sound differently than our teenager. 

Parents are the best source for their 

child feeling safe and secure. When 

parents have the tools and resources to 

discuss difficult events, children will 

often feel safer and better understand 

these events. Understanding how much 

and what type of information to share 

with your children will make it a less 

stressful conversation for both the 

parent and the child. Setting a tone of 

safety and normalcy will be helpful in 

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creating an open dialogue when 

difficult topics or situations arise. 

The internet is full of parenting tips on 

discussing difficult topics with our 

children. One site we often refer to in 

the school system is the National 

Association of School Psychologists. 

Here are some tips they offer to help 

when talking to your children. 

1. Reassure children that they are 

safe. Emphasize that schools are very 

safe. Validate their feelings. Explain 

that all feelings are okay when a 

tragedy occurs. Let children talk about 

their feelings, help put them into 

perspective, and assist them in 

expressing these feelings 

appropriately. 

2. Make time to talk. Let their 

questions be your guide as to how much 

information to provide. Be patient; 

children and youth do not always talk 

about their feelings readily. Watch for 

clues that they may want to talk, such 

as hovering around while you do the 

dishes or yard work. Some children 

prefer writing, playing music, or doing 

an art project as an outlet. Young 

children may need concrete activities 

(such as drawing, looking at picture 

books, or imaginative play) to help 

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3. Keep your explanations 

developmentally appropriate. 

· Early elementary school children need 

brief, simple information that should be 

balanced with reassurances that their 

school and homes are safe and that 

adults are there to protect them. Give 

simple examples of school safety like 

reminding children about exterior 

doors being locked, child monitoring 

efforts on the playground, and 

emergency drills practiced during the 

school day. 

· Upper elementary and early middle 

school children will be more vocal in 

asking questions about whether they 

truly are safe and what is being done at 

their school. They may need assistance 

separating reality from fantasy. 

Discuss efforts of school and 

community leaders to provide safe 

schools. 

· Upper middle school and high school 

students will have strong and varying 

opinions about the causes of violence in 

schools and society. They will share 

concrete suggestions about how to 

make school safer and how to prevent 

tragedies in society. Emphasize the role 

that students have in maintaining safe 

schools by following school safety 

guidelines (e.g. not providing building 

access to strangers, reporting 

strangers on campus, reporting threats 

to the school safety made by students 

or community members, etc.), 

communicating any personal safety 

concerns to school administrators, and 

accessing support for emotional needs. 

4. Review safety procedures. This 

should include procedures and 

safeguards at school and at home. Help 

children identify at least one adult at 

school and in the community to whom 

they go if they feel threatened or at 

risk. 

5. Observe children’s emotional state. 

Some children may not express their 

concerns verbally. Changes in behavior, 

appetite, and sleep patterns can also 

indicate a child’s level of anxiety or 

discomfort. In most children, these 

symptoms will ease with reassurance 

and time. However, some children may 

be at risk for more intense reactions. 

Children who have had a past traumatic 

experience or personal loss, suffer 

from depression or other mental 

illness, or with special needs may be at 

greater risk for severe reactions than 

others. Seek the help of mental health 

professional if you are at all concerned. 

6. Limit television viewing of these 

events. Limit television viewing and be 

aware if the television is on in common 

areas. Developmentally inappropriate 

information can cause anxiety or 

confusion, particularly in young 

children. Adults also need to be mindful 

of the content of conversations that 

they have with each other in front of 

children, even teenagers, and limit 

their exposure to vengeful, hateful, and 

angry comments that might be 

misunderstood. 

7. Maintain a normal routine. Keeping 

to a regular schedule can be reassuring 

and promote physical health. Ensure 

that children get plenty of sleep, 

regular meals, and exercise. Encourage 

them to keep up with their schoolwork 

and extracurricular activities but don’t 

push them if they seem overwhelmed. 

Janean Knight is a Resource Teacher in 

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St. Augustine 

St. Johns County, Florida 

Known for being the oldest 

city in the continental United States, St. 

Augustine is home to some of the most 

diverse architecture and history in 

Florida. Visit the Castillo de San 

Marcos, a Spanish fort built in 1672 that 

houses some original weapons and 

furniture. Stop by Ponce de Leon’s 

famed Fountain of Youth to see what 

the explorer claimed was the secret to 

invincibility. St. Augustine also offers 

many beautiful beaches for families. 

Gatorland 

14501 South Orange Blossom 

Trail, Orlando 

Check out one of the area’s oldest 

tourist attractions, the 110 acres that is 

Gatorland. As the name implies, 

close-up encounters with alligators are 

plentiful, including a rare albino 

alligator named Pearl. There are plenty 

of places to stroll and view other 

wildlife too, like the free-flight aviary 

and a petting zoo (no alligators are 

present). The park has its own set of 

thrills too, with a Screamin’ Gator Zip 

Line and Stompin’ Gator Off-Road 

Adventure features. 

Sebastian Inlet 

9700 South Highway A1A, 

Melbourne Beach 

For fishing fun within an hour's 

drive, pack a picnic lunch and head to 

Sebastian Inlet. Known for its wide 

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Leu Gardens 

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Spread out over 50 acres of lush 

landscape just outside downtown 

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hundreds of local and exotic plants. The 

shaded gardens make it perfect for 

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items throughout the park for 

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cost $5, with ages three and under free. 

Fort Christmas Historical 

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within the fort feature 

U.S. military and 

Seminole Indian artifacts. 

The property is also home 

to seven restored pioneer 

style homes and a one-room 

schoolhouse. Exhibits showcase 

aspects of pioneer life from the 

1870s through the 1930s. After 

touring the historical buildings, let 

the kids burn off some energy at the 

playground, which includes a fort-style 

jungle gym. 

Disney Springs 

1486 Buena Vista Drive, 

Orlando 

You don’t have to spend a 

Disney-sized budget to enjoy at least 

some of the amusement park fun. 

Disney Springs, formerly Downtown 

Disney, offers free parking and plenty 

for families to do at no cost. Stop at the 

Lego Imagination Center which houses 

Lego building stations for kids to play 

for free and head to the World of 

Disney store to see appearances with 

photo opportunities of some of the 

brand’s most-beloved characters. If 

you’re willing to spend a little bit, enjoy 

lunch, ice cream or even a movie at the 

AMC theater which offers full-service 

dining while you watch. 

Lake Eola Park 

512 East Washington Street, 

Orlando 

Located right in downtown 

Orlando, families can take their 

time and enjoy all the park has to 

offer, from in-ground art to a large 

playground area. The famous Lake Eola 

swans are ever-present, and visitors 

can feed them from a distance or ride 

in their paddle-boat likenesses on the 

lake itself. If families stick around into 

the evening, two synchronized fountain 

light shows illuminate the night. Free 

parking lines the nearby streets or 

there are economy parking garages 

nearby. 

Where are your favorite day trips? 

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Friday, March 2 

Junior League’s Kids in the Kitchen: 4 

p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Help your family on track 

for a healthy lifestyle. The family-friendly 

event will showcase how kids and their 

families can eat smart and make healthy 

lifestyle choices. There will be hands-on 

cooking booths, obstacles courses and 

multiple vendors. Eau Gallie Civic Center, 

1551 Highland Ave., Melbourne 

Food Truck Fest: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Brevard 

County South Area Parks & Recreation 

will be partnering with Viera Park Market 

to bring you a gourmet food truck event. 

There will be food trucks from all over 

central Florida and local retail vendors. 

Brevard County Viera Regional 

Community Center, 2300 Judge Fran 

Jamieson Way, Melbourne. 

Friday Fest: 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Craft and 

retail vendors, food trucks and bounce 

houses. Taylor Ave., Cape Canaveral. 

Saturday, March 3 

Health First’s Save a Life Day: 8 a.m. – 

11 a.m. The event includes free CPR and 

“Stop the Bleed” bleeding-control 

lessons, music and a field day for all ages. 

Registration is required for training 

sessions. Register HF.org/savealife. 

Butterfly Survey: 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. 

Photo presentation to learn how to 

identify butterflies. Also participate in a 

butterfly survey to collect data for the 

North American Butterfly County and 

Florida Butterfly Monitoring Network. 

Bring water, snack, insect repellent and 

wear closed shoes and long pants. Meet 

in the auditorium of the visitor center. 

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, 

1987 Scrub Jay Way, Titusville. 

321-861-0669. 

Kids Workshop: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. You 

and your child can construct a periscope 

to expand your view. Once the periscope 

is built, your child can decorate it with 

paint and stickers. All Home Depot Kids 

Workshop attendees must be 

accompanied by a parent or adult at all 

times. All kids get to keep their craft, 

receive a free certificate of achievement, 

a Workshop Apron, and a 

commemorative pin while supplies last. 

Children must be present at the store to 

participate in the workshop and receive 

the kit, apron, and pin. Various Home 

Depot locations throughout Brevard. 

Cardboard Boat Regatta: 10 a.m. – 2 

p.m. Teams compete to create the most 

sea worthy watercraft out of only 

carboard and duct tape. Your team can 

build on site or bring a cardboard vessel 

with you. Teams race around Wickham 

Park swimming pond. There will be food 

and music at the event. Wickham Park, 

2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne. 

Thursday, March 8 

Family Cooking Class: 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 

a.m. This Cook and a Book hands-on class 

will feature a book and a recipe to go 

along with the story. The class features 

Strawberry Shortcake with Homemade 

Whipped Cream. The book 

Cook-a-Doodle-Do will be read. Cost is 


$30 for parent and child. Open to 

children 3 and older. The Gathering Table, 

318 E. New Haven Ave., 321-345-1965 


Kids’ Night Out: 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. A 

night of games, crafts, sports and more. A 

meal is included. Ages 5 – 12. Cost is $12 

for the first child and $10 for each 

additional child. Viera Regional 


Jamieson Way, Viera. 321-433-4891. 


Big Truck Day: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. This free 

event will feature fire trucks, dump 

trucks, cement mixers and more. Explore, 

climb on, sit in and experience what it’s 

like to be in the driver’s seat. An adult 

must accompany children. A horn-free 

hour, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. will make the 

event more enjoyable for children with 

special needs and/or sensitive ears. 

Satellite Beach Recreation Department, 

1089 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach. 


Day Camp: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. A day of arts 

and crafts, sports and more. Cost is $41.50 

and includes a field trip to the movies. 

Please bring lunch, two snacks and a 

refillable water bottle. Must wear shoes. 

For children in kindergarten through 

sixth grade. Viera Regional Community 

Center, 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, 

Viera. 321-433-4891. 


Kids Yoga in the Garden: 10 a.m. – 11:30 

a.m. Using music, games and the outdoor 

atmosphere, children learn to focus their 

minds and stretch their bodies while 

having fun and learning healthy lifestyle 

habits. Open to ages 6 – 12. Under 6 

welcome with parental participation. $5 

per child. Includes tour of community 

garden. 200 Long Point Road, Cape 

Canaveral. 407-620-5978. 


Viera Spring Festival: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

This free event will have crafts, activities 

and an egg hunt. Viera Regional 


Jamieson Way, Melbourne. 

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Sunday, March 25 

Bunny Hop Easter Egg Hunt: 11 a.m. – 2 

p.m. Brevard Montessori School’s 4 th 

Annual Community Bunny Hop Egg Hunt. 

Meet the Easter Bunny and Princess Belle. 

Easter-themed photos available for 

purchase. Food trucks will be on site. 

Three different Easter egg hunts 

determined by age. $5 to participate. 

Indian Harbour Beach Rec Center/Gleason 

Park, 1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian 

Harbour Beach. 


The Egg Hunt: 9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. 

Hunt begins at 10 a.m. sharp. Ages 10 and 

under. Special prize egg. Light 

refreshments. Bring a camera to take 

photos with the Easter bunny. 7920 

Orange Ave., Cape Canaveral. 

Brevard Children’s Business Fair: 10 

a.m. – 1 p.m. The event inspires children 

to discover their inner entrepreneur. This 

one-day market gives children, ages 6 to 

16, the opportunity to showcase their 

very own business. The Avenue Viera, 

2261 Town Center Ave., Melbourne. 

Easter Egg Hunt With Captain Jake: 

11:30 a.m. Ten unique egg hunt stations, 

bounce houses, character appearances 

(Captain Jake), food and more. For ages 

12 and under. Free event. Fred Lee Park, 

895 Emerson Drive NE, Palm Bay. 

Underwater Easter Eggsplosion: 1:30 

p.m. – 4 p.m. Dive in for this underwater 

egg hunt. Prizes awarded for the Easter 

Bunny’s lost eggs. Collected eggs will be 

turned in for goodie bags. Pictures will be 

available with the Easter Bunny or Easter 

Chicken. Please bring a waterproof 

basket or egg holder and a towel. Must 

register in advance. Limited openings 

ages 2 – 16 years. $5 for egg hunters and 

$2 for adult swimmers. To register call 

321-633-1874. McLarty Park, 790 Barton 

Blvd., Rockledge. 

Monday 

Toddler Open Gym: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. 

Bring your tot to play with scooters, balls, 

balance beams, parachutes and more. 

Open to crawlers to 5 years old. $2 a visit 

or $12/8 visits. Wickham Park Community 

Center, 2815 Leisure Way, Melbourne 

32935. 321-608-7490. 

Lil’ Sports: 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Learn 

the moves and terminology of basketball 

while learning good sportsmanship. 

Children ages 2 1/2 to 5. $35 a month. 

Veterans Memorial Complex, 2285 

Minton Road, Melbourne. 321-987-0647. 

Homeschool P.E.: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. 

For ages 5 – 14. Classes in many sports, 

including soccer, basketball, volleyball, 

baseball, and track & field, along with 

other traditional P.E. games. Proper 

footwear (sneakers) must be worn to 

participate in this class. $2.00 per person. 

Eau Gallie Civic Center, 1551 Highland 

Ave., Melbourne. 321- 608-7400. 

Art Class: 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Drawing 

and painting class for children ages 6 to 

14. $13. 1421 Draa Road, Titusville. 

321-412-6524. 

Dance Tiny Tots Continuing: 4 p.m. – 4: 

45 p.m. For ages 3 ½ to 5 years. Program 

includes fundamentals of tap, jazz, ballet, 

acrobatics and singing. $26 Resident/$31 

Non-Resident. Eau Gallie Civic Center, 

1551 Highland Ave., Melbourne. 

321-608-7400. 


and painting for 6 to 14 year olds. Class is 

$13. Please pre-register by contacting the 

teacher, Valorie Stanley 321-412-6524. 

Make out checks to the class teacher or 

pay with cash. See titusvilleartleague.com 

for latest updates, or visit TAL Facebook. 

1421 Draa Road, Titusville. 

Dance for Beginners: 4:45 p.m. – 5:30 

p.m. Ages 6 and up. Program includes 

fundaments of jazz, tap, ballet, 

acrobatics, and signing. Learn simple 

routines; develop muscle coordination & 

mental processing skills. Classes begin 

September 11. $26 Resident/$31 



321-608-7400. 

Dance Level 1: 5 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Ages 6 

and up. Program includes fundaments of 

jazz, tap, ballet, acrobatics, and signing. 

Learn simple routines; develop muscle 

coordination & mental processing skills. 

Classes begin September 11. $26 

Resident/$31 Non-Resident. Eau Gallie 

Civic Center, 1551 Highland Ave., 

Melbourne. 321-608-7400. 

American Kenpo karate: 5 p.m. 

Children 8 and up will learn teamwork 

and discipline. Wickham Park Community 

Center, 2815 Leisure Way, Melbourne. 

Cost is $30 per four-week session. 

321-752-3217. 

Belly Dancing for Teens: 7:30 p.m. The 

classes for ages 13 and older start are at 


Ave., Melbourne. The cost is $34 for 

resident/$41 non-resident. Walk-in $15. 

321-255-4608. 

Beginner’s Double Dutch: 6 p.m. This is 

a fun game in which two long jump ropes 

turning in opposite directions are jumped 


y one or more players. This free class 

teaches the basic fundamentals of 

learning to jump Double Dutch style. For 

ages 8 and older. Davis Community 

Center, 2547 Grant St., Melbourne. 

608-7460. 

Tuesdays 

Storytime: 10:15 a.m. -11:15 a.m. Crafts 

and stories for children 0 – 5 years. Cocoa 

Beach Library, 550 North Brevard Ave., 

Cocoa Beach, 321-868-1104. 

Coding: 5:50 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Youth ages 

8 -12 years old will learn how to create 

software, apps and websites. Class starts 

September 12 and runs six weeks. 

Lipscomb Community Center, 3316 

Monroe St., Melbourne. 321- 608-7450. 

Brick x Brick: 3:30 p.m. A building club 

for children. Titusville Library, 2121 S. 

Hopkins Ave., Titusville. 264-5026. 

Dance Tiny Tots Beginners: 3:45 p.m. – 

4:30 p.m. For ages 3 ½ to 5 years old. 

Program includes fundamentals of tap, 

jazz, ballet, acrobatics and singing. First 

class is September 5. $26 Resident/$31 



321-608-7400. 

Lil’ Sports: 5:30 p.m. Learn the moves 

and terminology of basketball while 

learning good sportsmanship. Children 

ages 2 1/2 to 5. $35 a month. Palm Bay 

Recreation Center, 1502 Port Malabar 

Blvd., NE, Palm Bay. 321-987-0647. 

Dance Advance: 4:30 p.m. Children ages 

8 and older will learn advanced 

fundamentals of jazz, tap, ballet and 

acrobatics. Learn simple routines; develop 

muscle coordination & mental processing 

skills. $42 for residents; $50 for 

nonresidents per month. Eau Gallie Civic 

Center, 1551 Highland Ave., Melbourne. 

255-4608. 

Table Tennis: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. This is 

a free, fundamental training class that 

will teach kids ages 7 -12 how to become 

great players in this competitive sport. 

Joseph N. Davis Community Center 2547 

Grant St, Melbourne. 608-7460. 

Cub Scouts: 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Kids age 

6-11 will meet at Lipscomb Community 

Center, 3316 Monroe St., Melbourne. $24 

yearly fee. 674-5725. 

Storytime: 9:30 a.m. Children ages 2 to 5 

listen to stories followed by stories for 

toddlers at 10:30 a.m. at West Melbourne 


Public Library, 2755 Wingate Blvd. 

321-952-4508. 

Lil’ Sports: 5 p.m. Learn the moves and 

terminology of basketball while learning 

good sportsmanship for children ages 2 

1/2 to 5 at Eau Gallie Civic Center, 1551 

Highland Ave., Melbourne. Call for start 

dates and cost. 321-255-4608. 

Teen Activity Group: 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. 

Activities relevant to the teen 

demographic. A mix of STEAM activity 

based learning and social interactive 

time, as well as opportunities to plan and 

make decisions on programming and 

collections. Franklin T. DeGroodt, 6475 

Minton Road S.W., Palm Bay. 

321-952-6317. 

Building with LEGOS: 4 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. 

For students in grades kindergarten 

through fifth. Melbourne Beach Library, 

324 Ocean Ave., Melbourne Beach. 

321-956-5642. 

Cub Scouts: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Ages: 

6-11 years. Youth learn the basics of life 

skills, camping trips, scouting techniques 

and citizenship. Registration fee is $24 

yearly. Dundrae Lakes, instructor, 

Lipscomb Community Center, 3316 

Monroe St., Melbourne. 321- 608-7450. 

Wednesdays 

Active Me: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 3400 N 

Atlantic Ave Cocoa Beach. Ages 9 months 

– 17 months. Locations in Melbourne, 

Viera and Cocoa Beach. To attend a free 

class, contact 433-7668 or email 

labschools@easternflorida.edu. Enjoy 

playing with your baby while learning 

about your child and being the parent 

you want to be. Fun activities for baby, 

up to date information on parenting and 

your child’s development in a supportive 

and non-judgmental atmosphere. 

Register online at 

www.easternflorida.edu/labschool 

Farm Day: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Bring cut up 

carrots, apples and celery to feed the 

ponies and goats. Bring romaine and kale 

for the tortoises and bunnies. Pony rides 

are $5. Princes/Cox Farm, 4280 Carolwood 

Drive, Melbourne. 

Storytime for Toddlers: 9:15 a.m. – 10 

a.m. Toddlers will enjoy storytime. Cape 

Canaveral Library, 201 Polk Avenue, Cape 

Canaveral. 321-868-1101. 

Art Class: 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Pre-K art. 

$5 a class. Contact the teacher to register, 

Theresa Grosse 321-289-1130. Make out 

checks to the class teacher or pay with 

cash. 

See titusvilleartleague.com for latest 

updates, or visit TAL Facebook. 1421 Draa 

Road, Titusville. 

Baby Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Babies can 

enjoy time at the library. Cape Canaveral 

Library, 201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral. 

321-868-1101. 

Storytime: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Children 

ages 3 – 5 can enjoy storytime. Cape 

Canaveral Library, 201 Polk Avenue, Cape 

Canaveral. 321-868-1101. 

LEGO Building: 2 p.m. Individual and 

team projects and weekly building 

challenges. Cocoa Beach Library, 550 N. 

Brevard Ave., Cocoa Beach. 868-1104. 

Art Class: 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Mixed 

media Children/youth. $13 a class. Contact 

the teacher to register, Debbie Price 

321-292-4556. Make out checks to the 

class teacher or pay with cash. See 

titusvilleartleague.com for latest updates, 

or visit TAL Facebook. 1421 Draa Road, 

Titusville. 

After-school program: 3 p.m. Various 

activities both in-house and outside 

providers. These are interactive activities 

meant to engage children and encourage 

social development. Game time, Crafts, 

Read to a Dog, and Jr Brick Builders. 

Franklin T. DeGroodt, 6475 Minton Road 

S.W., Palm Bay. 952-6317. 

ABC Yoga: 3:30 p.m. 4:15 p.m. This is a 

literacy based yoga practice for ages 8 

and under. The class features songs, 

reading, and a kinesthetic means to 

learning letter and sight word sounds. 

The class is $5 for the child and adult is 

free (both must sign waiver). 1401 

Highland Ave, Melbourne. 321-806-0830 

or go to Facebook page Yoga with 

Helena. 

Advanced Art Class: 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 

Advanced drawing and painting class for 

children ages 10 to 17. $13. Contact the 

teacher to register, Valorie Stanley 

321-412-6524. 1421 Draa Road, Titusville. 

412-6524. 

Storytime: 4:30 p.m. One or more books 

will be read and a craft is done. Ages 2 & 

up, with an adult. Suntree/Viera Library, 

902 Jordan Blass Drive, Melbourne. 

321-255-4404. 

Baton/Pom: 4:30 p.m.-5:15 p.m. For 

children ages 7 and up. $40 a month, plus 

$45 annual registration. Viera Community 


Viera. Visit ipacdanceandmore.com or call 

321-543-0387. 


Dance Ballet/Jazz: 4:30 p.m.–5:15 p.m. 

For ages 4-6 years old. $40 a month, plus 

$45 annual registration. Viera Community 



321-543-0387. 

Baton/Pom: 5:15 p.m.-6 p.m. For ages 4-6 

years old. $40 a month, plus $45 annual 

registration. Viera Community Center, 

2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera. 

Visit ipacdanceandmore.com or call 

321-543-0387. 

Dance Ballet/Jazz: 5:15 p.m.-6 p.m. For 

ages 7 and up. $40 a month, plus $45 

annual registration. Viera Community 



321-543-0387. 

Indoor Track and Field: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 

p.m. Children in grades kindergarten 

through eighth will learn fundamentals 

of track and field with 

conditioning/strengthening activities and 

exercises that will give students a 

balanced introduction to the sport. $3 per 

person at the door. Eau Gallie Civic 


321-608-7400. 

After School Youth Club: 5:30 p.m. – 

6:30 p.m. Bring your youth (ages 6 – 11 ) 

for a free, fun time to play games such as 

billiards, table tennis, Wii, cat and mouse, 

and kings and queens. Snacks will be 

served. Begins September 13. Lipscomb 

Community Center, 3316 Monroe St., 

Melbourne. 321-608-7450. 

Video Game Night: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. 

Come out and play competitive video 

game action against your peers. Open to 

all ages. Joseph N. Davis Community 

Center 2547 Grant St, Melbourne. 

321-608-7460. 

Childbirth and VBAC Preparation 

Courses: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Each course 

consists of a total of eight (8) hours of 

classes. Wednesday night classes are two 

(2) hours in length and are held on four 

(4) consecutive Wednesdays starting 

August 2. The fee for Childbirth and 

VBAC Preparation Courses is $100. 

Hibiscus Women’s Center, 330 E. Hibiscus 

Blvd., Melbourne. To register call 

321-724-2229 ext. 253. Please contact 

Lydia Baker @ 

beautifullybirthed@gmail.com if you have 

any questions about course content. 


Thursdays 

Infant Lap Time: 9 a.m. For children up 

to 1 year old. Titusville Library, 2121 S. 

Hopkins Ave., Titusville. 264-5026. 

Zooper Kids: 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Your 

little one can explore nature in a safe, 

nurturing environment as you walk 

through Brevard Zoo, meet animals and 

take part in games and crafts. $60 for zoo 

members and $80 for non-members. Cost 

is per child/adult pair. Registration is 

required. Brevard Zoo, 8225 N. Wickham 

Road, Melbourne. To register visit 

brevardzoo.org/zooperkids or call 

321-254-9453 ext 252 or email 

edprograms@brevardzoo.org. 

Infant Movers and Shakers: 10 a.m. 

Children ages 2 and younger can enjoy 

stories, songs, dancing and more. 

Titusville Library, 2121 S. Hopkins Ave., 

Titusville. 264-5026. 

Wiggle Workout: 10:15 a.m. -11 a.m. 

Rhythm, stretching, movement, games, 

music, coordination, and play all come 

together during this fun and interactive 

workout session designed for kids ages 

2-5. Cocoa Beach Library, 550 North 

Brevard Ave., Cocoa Beach. 321-868-1104. 

Gymboree Music Class 10:30 a.m. Music 

class for children ages 6 months to 6 years 

and their grown-ups too. $10 per child. $5 

for siblings. Save $5 per month with 

monthly payment. 5650 S. Washington 

Ave., Titusville. For more information call 

321-259-5669. 

Preschool Storytime: 11 a.m. Songs, 

stories and a craft. Eau Gallie Public 

Library, 1521 Pineapple Ave. Melbourne. 

321-255-4304. 

Lil’ Sports: 4 p.m. Learn the moves and 


good sportsmanship. Children ages 2 1/2 

to 5. $35 a month. Viera Community 

Recreational Center, 2174 Judge Fran 

Jamieson. 321-987-0647. 

Lil’ Sports: 11 a.m. Learn the moves and 


good sportsmanship. Children ages 2 1/2 

to 5. $35 a month. David R Schechter, 

1089 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach. 

321-987-0647. 

Homeschool art class: 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. 

Homeschool art class. Contact the teacher 

to register, Valorie Stanley 321-412-6524. 

Make out checks to the class teacher or 

pay with cash. 

titusvilleartleague.com for latest 

updates or visit TAL Facebook. 1421 Draa 

Road, Titusville. 

Beginner baton twirling and dance: 

Children will learn baton, jazz-hop, 

acrobatics and cheer-pom dances at 3:45 

p.m. for ages 4 to 7 and 4:30 p.m. for 

ages 8-12 at Wickham Park Community 

Center, 2815 Leisure Way, Melbourne. 

Cost is $36 per four-week session. Batons 

are $25 and available at the first class. 

321-752-3271 or starblazertwirlers.com. 

American Kenpo Karate – Beginning 

1: 4 p.m. – 4:40 p.m. Your little ones will 

enjoy the kicks, hand strikes, and blocks 

in this karate class. They will develop 

teamwork skills, and acquire discipline as 

they learn practical self-defense 

techniques geared for them. For ages and 

older. $30 Resident/$36 Non-Resident. 

Start date is September 7. Eau Gallie Civic 


321- 608-7400. 


and painting class for children ages 6 to 

14. $13. 1421 Draa Road, Titusville. 

321-412-6524. 

Youth Fun Day: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 

Youth will have an awesome time 

participating at interactive stations such 

as playing games, old and new school 

activities. Refreshments will be served. 

Open to children 6 -11 years old. Begins 

September 14. Lipscomb Community 

Center, 3316 Monroe St., Melbourne. 321- 

608-7450. 

American Kenpo Karate – Beginning 

2: 5 p.m. – 5:50 p.m. Develop teamwork 

skills and acquire discipline. This practical 

and focused karate class stresses 

awareness, confidence and self-defense 

techniques. For ages 8 and older. Cost per 

month is $30 for residents; $35 for 

nonresidents. Start date is September 7. 


Ave., Melbourne. 321-608-7400. 

American Kenpo Karate – Advanced: 6 

p.m. – 7 p.m. American Kenpo is a 

practical and focused martial art that 

stresses awareness, confidence, and 

self-defense techniques. This advanced 

class is for students (ages 10 and up) that 

want to advance to higher belt levels in a 

dojo centered experience. First class 


September 7. Cost per month is $30 for 

residents; $35 for nonresidents. Eau Gallie 

Civic Center, 1551 Highland Ave., 

Melbourne. 321-608-7400. 

Fridays 

Adorable Me: 9:30 a.m. -11a.m. 3400 N 

Atlantic Ave Cocoa Beach. Ages 6 weeks – 

8 months. Get out of the house with your 

new baby and share some fun with other 

families. Enjoy brain building activities for 

your infant and friendly, supportive 

discussions with other adults. Register 

online at 

www.easternflorida.edu/labschool, 

contact 433-7668 or email 

Labschools@easternflorida.edu. 

Storytime: 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. 

Storytime for all ages. Port St. John 

Library, 6500 Carole Ave., Cocoa, 

321-633-1867. 

Lil’ Sports: 9:30 a.m. Learn the moves 

and terminology of basketball while 

learning good sportsmanship. $35 a 

month. Children ages 2 1/2 to 5 at Viera 

Community Recreational Center, 2174 

Judge Fran Jamieson. 321-987-0647. 

Lil’ Sports: 11 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Learn 

the moves and terminology of basketball 

while learning good sportsmanship. 

Children ages 2 1/2 to 5. $35 a month. 

David R Schechter, 1089 S. Patrick Dr., 

Satellite Beach. 321-987-0647. 

Ninja Obstacle Training: The class is 

open to children ages 5 SHAPE \* 

MERGEFORMAT to 10 and begins at 4 

p.m. at DRS Gymnasium, 1089 S. Patrick 

Drive, Satellite Beach. Includes obstacles, 

balance obstacles, warped walls, and 

more. Cost is $60 per month. 

321-773-6458 

Late Night Basketball: 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. 

Children ages 8 to 17 play basketball for 

$1 per person. Joseph N. Davis 

Community Center 2547 Grant St, 

Melbourne. 674-5723. 

Late Night Basketball: Children ages 12 

and older will play basketball from 8 to 11 

p.m. at Wickham Park Community Center, 

2815 Leisure Way, Melbourne. $1 per 

person. 321-752-3271 

Saturdays 

Lil’ Sports: 9 a.m. Learn the moves and 


good sportsmanship. $35 a month. 

Children ages 2 1/2 to 5 at Viera 

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Community Recreational Center, 2174 

Judge Fran Jamieson. 321-987-0647. 

Learn to Ice Skate 10:45 a.m. – 11:15 

a.m. This free class is for people who have 

always wanted to try ice skating. Space 

Coast Iceplex, 720 Roy Wall Blvd., 

Rockledge. For more information visit 

www.spacecoasticeplex.com 

Junior Golf Clinic 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Junior 

golf clinic for children ages 3 to 12. Clubs 

will be provided or bring your own. 

Please arrive a few minutes before 9 a.m. 

to sign in. Cost is $5. 4775 South Highway 

1, Rockledge. For more information visit 

www.us1golfcenter.com 

Multiple days 

Playful Preschool 3 or 5 Day: 9 a.m. – 

12 p.m. 3400 N Atlantic Ave Cocoa Beach. 

Ages 3-5 years. To attend a free class, 

contact 433-7668 or email 

labschools@easternflorida.edu. A unique 

preschool cooperative prepares children 

for success through hands on activities 

and conscious parenting techniques. 

Parents learn to guide children’s 

development by participating one day 

per week and attending adult-only night 

meetings which provide support and 

connection with other families. Register 

online at 

www.easternflorida.edu/labschool 

Terrific Toddlers: 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. 

Tuesday and Thursdays. Ages 18 months 

-36 months. 3400 N. Atlantic Avenue, 

Cocoa Beach, FL 32931. To attend a free 

class, contact 433-7668 or email 

Labschools@easternflorida.edu. Connect 

with your child and support their growth 

through sensory activities, music, gross 

motor play and enjoy time with adults 

learning about your child’s healthy 

growth and development. Register online 

at www.easternflorida.edu/labschool 

Storytime: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Every 

Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. and 11 

a.m. One or more books will be read and 

a craft is done. Ages 2 and up, with an 

adult. Suntree/Viera Library, 902 Jordan 

Blass Drive, Melbourne. 321-255-4404. 

Storytime: 10 a.m. Every Tuesday and 

Thursday at 10 a.m. for ages 6 months – 

23 months and at 11:15 a.m. for 2 – 4 year 

olds. Melbourne Beach Library, 324 

Ocean Ave., Melbourne Beach. 

321-956-5642. 

After-School Tutoring: 3:45 .m. – 5 p.m. 

This program is a partnership with the 

local Club Esteem and is an opportunity 

for the youth (ages 6 – 12 years old) to 

gain additional educational support with 

qualified instructors. Mondays – 

Thursdays. Joseph N. Davis Community 

Center 2547 Grant St, Melbourne. 

321-608-7460. 

Capoeira: 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m 

Monday – Friday. Your child will have fun 

and develop confidence learning this 

dynamic Brazilian martial art that 

includes kicks and escapes, acrobatics, 

music, and self-expression. Ages 4 and up. 

$120/month of unlimited classes. 

Melbourne Capoeira, 4195 W. New Haven 

Ave. #13 For more info call 321-223-0062. 

Isshinryu Karate Do: 7 p.m. Isshinryu, 

“The One Heart Way,” begins and ends 

with courtesy and respect. It is “old 

school” Okinawan Karate Do (empty 

hand) and Kobudo (traditional Okinawan 

weapons). Practice is with bare hands and 

feet. It includes rigorous drills with and 

without contact, in groups and with 

partners, emphasizing realistic 

self-defense, breathing, and “ki” energy. 

Four (4) person per class minimum . Ages 

11 and older. Tuesdays and Thursdays 

starting September 4. Eau Gallie Civic 


$35.00 Resident/$42.00 Non-Resident; 

Walk-in: $15.00. 321-608-7400. 

Aikido self-protection: 7:30 p.m. A 

powerful method of self-defense that 

requires only leverage, not strength. 

Overcome any attack with minimum 

force because skill, not size, is your 

advantage. Open to ages 13 and up. 

Classes are held Mondays and Thursdays. 

First class is September 4. $40.00 

Resident/$48.00 Non-Resident; Walk-in: 

$15.00. Eau Gallie Civic Center, 1551 

Highland Ave., Melbourne. 321- 

608-7400.dance tiny tots 

Sky Zone Toddler Time: Tuesday 10 a.m. 

– 12 p.m. and Sundays 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. 

Open to all jumpers walking to age 5. 

Cost is $12 and includes one parent. Sky 

Zone, 624 Barnes Blvd., Rockledge. 

265-5867. 

Horseback Riding: Tuesdays and 

Wednesdays 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. and 

Saturdays 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Horseback 

riding and equine assisted therapy, 

Special Olympics Equestrian Team. Ages 2 

– 92. PATH certified trainers, OT and 

behavioral therapy, volunteer programs. 

Staywell, Gardiner, FEDS, accepted. 3330 

Perkinson Lane, Merritt Island. 

Walkonwaterhorses.com 321-412-8057. 


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