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PUBLISHER GRAPHIC ARTIST Julie Vasquez Owner Limelight Design julie southernidahokids com EDITOR Kristen Francom COMMUNITY EVENT SPECIALIST Jessie McAllister jessie southernidahokids com southernidahokidsmagazine minicassia Arcadia 1 4 Page Vertical southernidahokids minicassia Southern Idaho Kids is a subsidiary of Limelight Design Reproduction without written permission of the publisher is prohibited Submitted editorial content or advertisements are not necessarily endorsed by or representative of the views of Southern Idaho Kids Southern Idaho Kids is not responsible for the reliability or timeliness of any content submitted Southern Idaho Kids is printed and distributed monthly 2025 Southern Idaho Kids All rights reserved ON THE COVER Layla Kate Photography HI I M ROCKY We are hidden gems and will be hiding around the pages of the magazine each month August 30 2025 2 www southernidahokids com AND I M RUBY Did you know Idaho is nicknamed the Gem State More than 72 different types of gemstones are found here COME FIND US

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EXPLORE IDAHO Teepee Rocks Have you ever seen giant rocks shaped like teepees If you visit Teepee Rocks you can to take pictures spot birds or imagine you re in a different world The Teepee Rocks are found near Oakley Idaho They re big pointy rocks that stick out of the ground just like the teepees Native Americans used to build for homes Some are tall and skinny and some are short and wide They re made from really old volcanic ash that hardened into rock over thousands and thousands of years Wind and rain slowly shaped them into the cool towers you see today Don t forget always respect nature Don t climb on the rocks they are very old and delicate A long long time ago Idaho had lots of volcanoes That s why there are so many strange and amazing rock formations all around the state When you walk around Teepee Rocks it feels like you re exploring another planet There aren t many trees or houses nearby just open land blue sky and these giant rocky teepees It s a perfect place Directions Navigate to Oakley Idaho From Hwy 27 turn right onto 1700 S After 1 5 miles turn left onto 2300 S Drive for 4 miles veer slightly right and continue on 2300 S Trapper Creek Rd After 10 6 miles the destination will be on the right When you see the fence and some white rocks you re there If you continue another 200 yards past the cattle guard there s a dirt road to the right That is your trail to the Teepee Rocks Coordinates 42 1421665 114 0693605 CSI 1 4 Page SUMMER CAMPS Vertical JOIN IN ON THE FUN Science Camp BURLEY TRADE CAMP MORE For more info on Camps Reach out 208 678 1400 https communityed csi edu 4 www southernidahokids com Burley Kids 1 4 Page Vertical

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COMMUNITY ARTICLE Vocal Music Camp Comes to Mini Cassia Did you know one of the top tier vocal music camps in the West is held right here in the MiniCassia area With an incredible faculty from diverse backgrounds Rise Up Sing offers a onestop shop for singers It s a FUN week of growth stretching and confidence building The purpose of Rise Up and Sing is to offer a relaxed environment where students can enjoy learning about all types of vocal training At our camp students learn the ins and outs of everything they need to know to start their vocal music education Participants will improve auditioning and acting skills practice blocking and light choreography learn the art of storytelling through music and gain a deeper appreciation for the hard work and dedication it takes to become a professional musician Children ages 4 7 absolutely love exploring music in our Children s Chorus Older kids teens and adults can choose between classes such as acting musical theater opera jazz ukulele choir and group or solo masterclasses with incredible faculty from near and far Rise Up and Sing opens your eyes to everything that is available for your future as a musician We are by design not a specialty camp focusing only on one certain genre Instead we try to offer a buffet and hope that you ll sample a bit of everything until you find your thing Every camper from ages 4 adult will learn and grow at Rise Up and Sing Registration is open at www riseupsing com For best results register one student at a time from start to finish Classes fill up so don t delay Find us on Facebook and Instagram and direct any questions via Messenger or to riseupsingminicassia gmail com See you this summer Felicia Poteet Rise Up Sing Board Member 6 Rise Up and Sing 1 4 Page Vertical www southernidahokids com

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BOREDOM BUSTERS 30 activitIes for kids when they say Ha SUMMER EDITION Explore the world with Google Maps Find your house and school or visit a new city Count and roll loose coins lying around the house Have a picnic outdoors Publish a pretend newspaper Practice cartwheels or handstands Stack cups and build a huge tower Paint rocks you ve collected outside Stretch or do yoga Host a LEGO building competition Paint the cement with water and brushes Do a random act of kindness Take a nap outdoors Have a lemonade stand Visit a park Blow bubbles Play with sidewalk chalk Write a letter to a family member Play hide and go seek Read in a new spot Look for insects Play a board game Look for shapes in the clouds Make a paper airplane Build an indoor fort Turn on music and have a dance party Dress up in old Halloween costumes Make homemade popsicles Put together a puzzle Construct an indoor obstacle course Play tug of war Se I m bored bla Esp a o l Smiles 4 Kids 1 4 Page Vertical 208 678 7415 1408 Pomerelle Dr Ste D Burley www smiles4kidsidaho com All insurances welcome including Medicaid No referrals needed Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentists Clark Oral 1 4 Page Vertical We are passionately committed to improving the lives of our patients by combining clinical excellence with cutting edge technology In our office we love getting to know our patients and take a sincere interest in their well being Give us a call for your oral maxillofacial needs We have two locations to conveniently serve you Burley 208 831 2901 Twin Falls 208 831 2900 Summer 2025 7

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS M O N D AY S Community Group for New Moms 9 00 AM 10 00 AM Munchkin Playland Heyburn Bring your babies up to six months old for free The regular rate applies to older siblings that come along to play M O N D AY S Art Camp 10 00 AM 11 30 AM Burley City Public Library T U E S D AY S Homeschool Rock Climbing Twin Falls Explore with telescopes at the Centennial Observatory weather permitting Sunday 10 00 AM 7 00 PM W E D N E S D AY S Summer STEM S AT U R D AY 10 20 AM 11 20 AM Storybook Park Burley Mini Cassia Rescue Run W E D N E S D AY S Music Movement 10 00 AM 10 30 AM Burley Public Library Enjoy a dance and move storytime Best suited for ages 3 6 but all ages are welcome 12 00 PM 2 00 PM Fan Zone Athletics Burley W E D N E S D AY S 2 child with a max of 10 family 3 00 PM 4 00 AM Burley Public Library T U E S D AY S For ages 6 Wii Play Wednesday Gaming Guild 4 00 PM 5 00 PM DeMary Memorial Library F R I D AY S An opportunity for kids ages 12 17 to explore and play games 10 00 AM Ages 5 7 10 00 AM Ages 8 11 11 30 AM Ages 12 Burley City Library T U E S D AY S Make It STEAM Exploration Confidence Through Art Learn valuable art skills during this creative class at the library 4 00 PM 5 00 PM DeMary Memorial Library F R I D AY S U N D AY T U E S D AY S Western Days Telescope Tuesday 6 15 PM 9 00 PM Herrett Center CSI Campus 8 starts Parade route starts on Blue Lakes at Falls heading south down Blue Lakes onto Shoshone Street and ending at Main Street May 30 June 1 Twin Falls City Park Friday 12 00 PM 9 00 PM Saturday 9 00 AM 9 00 PM 9 00 AM Western Days Parade www southernidahokids com June 7 9 00 AM 12 00 PM Mini Cassia Rescue Run This 5K event offers the community a chance to raise awareness safeguarding the innocence of children worldwide Register at https runsignup com Race ID Burley MiniCassiaRescueRun S AT U R D AY June 7 Magic Valley Kid Market 10 00 AM 1 00 PM The Shanty Bell Burley A vendor market run completely by children For details on how to apply to be a seller go to mvkidmarket com Come support these entrepreneurs by shopping at the market S AT U R D AY June 21 Role Playing Games 10 00 AM 2 00 PM Burley City Public Library Best for ages 8 but there will be board games set up for younger kids T H U R S D AY S U N D AY June 26 29 Idaho Regatta

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS River s Edge Golf Club Burley A fun filled weekend with your family There will be 10 different classes of race boats Bring your own lawn chairs Thursday Show Shine 6 8 p m at the Best Western Plus Burley Inn Friday Boat Parade 10 am and Race Testing 12 5 p m Sat Sun Full Racing Schedule 9 a m 5 p m Visit idahoregatta org for more info 6 00 PM 10 00 PM Cassia County Fairgrounds Come on out to the fairgrounds for a family night of fun F R I D AY M O N D AY June 30 July 28 August 25 Game Night Spudman Triathlon 10 00 AM 1 00 PM River s Edge Golf Club Burley This is a family friendly triathlon event featuring a river assisted downstream swim relatively flat bicycle course and easy run course Not running Come cheer on our runners and take part in this great community event throughout Burley Local vendors will be on site selling food treats and more August 15 4H Petting Zoo 6 00 PM 10 00 PM Cassia County Fairgrounds 5 00 PM 7 00 PM Burley City Public Library A free family event All ages welcome S AT U R D AY S U N D AY M O N D AY F R I D AY Magic Valley Airshow S AT U R D AY July 26 Come for a free afternoon of giveaways games and carnival food July 14 18 Rise Up Sing Vocal Camp 7 45 AM 5 00 PM King Fine Arts Center A full service vocal training camp focused on providing you with a full year s worth of vocal and stage training all in five value packed days Register at riseupsing com August 16 17 Magic Valley Regional Airport Enjoy incredible aerial performances static displays and family friendly activities This year s show is featuring the U S Navy Blue Angels S AT U R D AY August 16 Joe Mama s Car Show S AT U R D AY S AT U R D AY August 9 16 S AT U R D AY Cassia County Fair 9 00 AM 4 00 PM Jerome City Park Magic Valley Kid Market All Day Cassia County Fairgrounds Come see some of the coolest cars around There will be plenty of activities food trucks and vendors July 26 10 00 AM 1 00 PM Twin Falls City Park A vendor market run completely by children For details on how to apply to be a seller go to mvkidmarket com Come support these entrepreneurs by shopping at the market Concert Saturday August 9 Rodeo Thursday Saturday August 14 16 For a full schedule of events and details visit cassiacountyfair com W E D N E S D AY August 13 Summer Bash S AT U R D AY June 28 Truck and Tractor Pulls 12 00 PM 3 00 PM River Valley Orthodontics STORYTIMES Storytime for Ages 0 5 DeMary Memorial Library Thursdays 10 30 AM Storytime DeMary Memorial Library Fridays 10 30 AM Summer 2025 9

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GET M ORE C LA R ITY WI TH LA SIK EYE SURGERY MENTIO N O R BRIN G IN TH IS C O U P O N FO R 2 0 0 OF F LA S IK O R P R K E YE S U R G E RY O ffer ex p i res A u g u st 3 1 2 0 2 5 N o w o ffe r i n g L ASIK s u rge r y in ou r Tw in Fal l s S urgery C e n t e r p e r for me d by on e of ou r loc al surgeons Contact Dr Kling l er s o ff i ce at 208 933 202 2 t o s c h e d u le a free screeni ng ex am t o s ee i f y o u are a c a n d id a t e wK sV oI Eu W t h De R r n i d a h oTkWi dI Ns Fc Ao LmL S I D A H O 1415 w Pw AR 10 208 933 2022

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HEALTH WELLNESS sp ons o re d by HEALTHYHABITS Sparking Summer Creativity Summer is the perfect time for kids to unlock their imagination and explore new ways to be creative Whether it s through art play or learning something new creativity isn t just fun it helps children solve problems express themselves and even boosts their brainpower Here are six simple ways to spark creativity this summer 1 Doodle Doodling isn t just for passing the time it can help kids stay focused boost their memory and relax Give your child a blank page and let them doodle freely They might create something amazing without much effort 2 Try a New Class Encourage your child to sign up for a class in something they ve never done before Trying new activities helps kids step out of their comfort zone and discover new passions treehouse Pull one out and challenge your child to create a story draw a picture or act it out This activity blends imagination and storytelling for endless fun Encouraging creativity isn t about being perfect it s about having fun and exploring new ideas With these activities your child can dive into summer with a fresh sense of curiosity and wonder Who knows You might even want to join in the fun Makenzie Searle St Luke s Community Health Manager 3 Start a Sketchbook Hand your child a sketchbook and encourage them to fill it with drawings scribbles or even wild ideas Sketching for fun can inspire creativity that spills into other activities 4 Take the 30 Circles Challenge This fun activity is simple draw 30 circles on a piece of paper and challenge your child to turn each circle into something different like a sun a flower or a balloon It s a great way to stretch their imagination 5 Role Play Adventures Role playing games with family can lead to surprising ideas and creative thinking Whether it s pretending to be a superhero or solving a mystery these activities encourage kids to think outside the box Sign Up for Anxiety Avengers Camp June 23 27 St Luke s Behavioral Health Services is recruiting young people ready to tackle a tough personal challenge anxiety During Anxiety Avengers Camp youths with obsessive compulsive and or anxiety disorders will learn how to face their fears and build resilience through fun activities mindfulness practices and superhero training Are you ready to become your own personal hero Open to Youths ages 8 14 with OCD or anxiety disorders When Monday June 23 through Friday June 27 2025 Where College of Southern Idaho 315 Falls Avenue Twin Falls Idaho 83301 Cost 100 Scholarship opportunities are available contact us for information To register Call 208 814 9100 or email anxietyavengers slhs org 6 Build a Story Jar Fill a jar with slips of paper each with a prompt like a dragon who loves ice cream or a trip to a magical CLI 654 3 25 Summer 2025 11

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TEACHER OF THE MONTH Janet Cole 9th 12th Grade Burley High School Burley 35 Years in Education What is your favorite part about being a teacher The students are my favorite thing about teaching Their energy enthusiasm and humor have kept me going for thirty five years of teaching Something your students might not know about you I did not plan to be a teacher but I am so glad I am Working with students has enriched my life in so many ways A word of advice Henry David Thoreau wrote It s not what you look at that matters it s what you see Perspective is important and changing our perspective can make all the difference to our happiness and success Nominated by Ayden Draper Mrs Cole is one of the best and kindest teachers I have had at the high school She has always been supportive during my BPA Business Professionals of America events while offering help whenever I needed it I was her teacher aide last year and it was fun to watch how involved she is with her students As I watched her teach I saw her consistently ensure that every student understood the material If any student struggled she would sit down with them and patiently guide them until they understood Expires August 31 2025 12 www southernidahokids com

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COMMUNITY ARTICLE Water You Waiting For The Snake River winds its way through Southern Idaho bringing recreation irrigation hydroelectric power and natural beauty to our communities The river also provides shelter food and habitats for many plants and animals Throughout the Mini Cassia area the river is easily accessible to families and provides opportunities to play learn and work Summer is a fun time to introduce your kids to fishing birdwatching and bug catching Free fishing day is just around the corner on June 14 and it s a great way to fish our lakes and ponds without the need for a fishing license But remember to grab licenses for all your anglers over the age of 13 for the rest of the summer we set important examples when we follow the rules of our friendly Fish and Game officers We have several areas in the Magic Valley that are considered hot spots for bird watching Lake Walcott is next to the Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge and 208 678 1011 hundreds of bird species have been counted in that area The Snake River is also part of the Pacific Flyway for migrating birds so as summer days shorten into fall we can watch the skies for flocks of game birds For small children one of my favorite activities is called the Teeny Tiny Scavenger Hunt Hand them a small cup or container and give them simple picture guides of natural items to find Sometimes the cups contain an ant or beetle but most of the time your littles will find petals and pebbles and pine cones to share Make the most of summer days by exploring our rivers lakes and mountain streams You will make waves of memories Amy Christopherson Director CSI Mini Cassia Center and Idaho Science Mom xxx 1 8 Page Horizontal southernidahokids minicassia Summer 2025 13

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FOR MORE DELICIOUS THINGS TO MAKE VISIT w w w o h s o d e l i c i o s o c o m EASY STRAWBERRY LEMONADE INGREDIENTS Strawberr y syrup 1 cups sugar 2 cups water 2 cups strawberries 1 cups fresh lemon juice 1 lemon zested Strawberry lemonade cold water sliced lemons and strawberries for garnish INSTRUCTIONS 1 Remove stems and wash strawberries Slice in half 2 In a small saucepan add sugar 2 cups water strawberries lemon juice and lemon zest Bring to a boil stirring often and then simmer until strawberries are almost disintegrated Remove from heat and let cool 3 If desired strain strawberry syrup to remove any seeds or chunks 4 Transfer syrup to a 2 liter pitcher and fill the rest of the way with water Stir and refrigerate 5 Serve over ice Garnish with lemons and strawberries Enpointe 1 4 Page Vertical Classical Ballet Jazz HipHop Lyrical Little Miss Song and Dance Pointe 133 East 23rd Dr in Burley 14 208 431 6702 www southernidahokids com Canyon Foot 1 4 Page Vertical

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