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Are you looking for child-friendly resources and services?

Join us in person at the 2023 UK Parents Resource Fair for university employees on Wednesday, Aug. 30, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can stop by any time and stay as long as your schedule allows. We have collected information from resources and services throughout the Lexington and surrounding area to help you meet your family's needs. Whether you are looking for a place for your child to enjoy after school or an extracurricular activity to encourage an area of interest, you can find opportunities in our listings. Some programs also provide extra services like extended hours, availability on snow days and holidays, and camps during summer and winter breaks. Several offer discounts for UK employees. Take a look! 

UK does not endorse any of these camps or special programs. We provide these listings to support families with up-to-date information to assist with child care planning. If you are a vendor and would like to be included, please click here.

BlueSprig Pediatrics Meet us at the fair

After School
Academic / Mental
Special Needs
Family Support

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Preschool
K-2
3-5
6-8
9-12

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ABA Therapy Services in Lexington, KY
At BlueSprig Lexington, our mission is to change the world for children with autism. Our team of highly skilled board-certified behavior analysts and registered behavior technicians are dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized care for your child. Our center teaches children important life and social skills and family guidance assistance.

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Ariana Kammersgard
859-899-9200
akammersgard@bluesprigpediatrics.com

Hours
8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday-Friday

Cost
We bill insurance

Child Care Aware of Kentucky Meet us at the fair

Family Support

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Preschool
K-2

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Child Care Aware of Kentucky is the statewide regional network for Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) services supporting access to safe, affordable, quality child care for families and professional development for child care providers and trainers.

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Kate Dean
502-316-4814
Kate.Dean@uky.edu

Class 101 Meet us at the fair

Academic / Mental
Family Support

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9-12

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Class 101's mission is to provide families with expert guidance on the college search, admissions, and financial aid process. The end result? Students get into great colleges at a price your family can afford.

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Betsy Filchak
859-753-0413
bfilchak@class101.com

Hours
Flexible hours to meet student needs

Cost
Varies by grade

Community Action Council Meet us at the fair

Family Support

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Preschool

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Non-profit Early Head start and Head start program and many more community outreach services.

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Siobahn Carter
859-233-4600 ext. 1164
siobahn.carter@commaction.org

Hours
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Community Action Council Lexington-Fayette, Bourbon, Harrison, and Nicholas Counties, Inc. Meet us at the fair

Preschool

UK Discount
All qualifying families receive a scholarship and if only accessing part-day the scholarship takes care of the full cost of the program.
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Community Action Council for Lexington-Fayette, Bourbon, Harrison and Nicholas Counties, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization that studies the causes and effects of poverty in our communities and works toward solutions. The Council addresses poverty in Central Kentucky through service delivery, community involvement, and advocacy.

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Kesha Richardson
859-233-4600 ext. 1427
Kesha.Richardson@commaction.org

Hours

Focus: Year round early childhood and family supportive services
Hours: Vary by location
Service Models: center and home-based services

Cost
Cost varies

CREATE studio Not attending fair

After School
No School (holiday, snow day, etc.)
Summer Camp

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Preschool
K-2
3-5

UK Discount
10% off camps
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CREATE studio is an inspiring art studio located in Lexington, Kentucky. We are dedicated to providing the joyful exploration of art for kids of all ages. Our unique studio is full of playful experimentation of art processes and materials. We encourage individual expression and imaginative exploration of each child’s artistic ideas. We offer camps, classes, parties, workshops, open studio, and private events.

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Sydney Cox
859-413-2992
info@createstudioky.com

Hours
Camp hours are 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Half day or full day options available.

Cost
Cost varies

Evolve 2 Perform Basketball Training Academy Not attending fair

After School
No School (holiday, snow day, etc.)
Day Camp
Fall Camp
Summer Camp
Extracurricular

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3-5
6-8
9-12

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EVOLVE 2 PERFORM was founded by coach Justin Taylor who has been developing and evolving athletes with basketball performance training since 2006. Coach Taylor played collegiately at the Division 1 level and upon graduating with his BA in graphic design, he was fortunate enough to play professionally in various countries for several years. Playing at the collegiate and professional levels, he attained hands on experience in what it takes to excel in the sport of basketball both on and off the court. Blessed in opportunities to play against and with some of the industry’s top talent, he has a vast knowledge that encompasses many different views of the way the game is played. In addition to his personal experience competing, he also coached at the collegiate NCAA level and knows what is expected to succeed. With his love for the game and passionate drive to develop athletes, coach Taylor created his basketball training programs as a way to give back to basketball and the community. He now serves the basketball and athletic community under the Evolve 2 Perform platform, a performance training program.

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Justin Taylor and Sophia Lopes
859-309-3816
info@evolve2perform.com

Hours

Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: By Appt. Only

Cost

Varies - all membership options and pricing can be found online at our website, www.evolve2perform.com

Explorium of Lexington Meet us at the fair

No School (holiday, snow day, etc.)
Day Camp
Fall Camp
Summer Camp
Academic / Mental
Special Needs

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Preschool
K-2
3-5

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First opened as the Lexington Children’s Museum in 1990, the Explorium of Lexington focuses on being a warm, friendly place where families come to learn and play together and is dedicated to being a partner and resource for teachers. The Explorium endeavors to create a fun and dynamic hands-on learning environment that inspires imagination and curiosity.

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Abby Thompson
859-258-3253
athompson@explorium.com

Hours
Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday 1-5 p.m.
Monday CLOSED

Cost
Varies

First 5 Lex/Fayette County Public Schools Meet us at the fair

Academic / Mental

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Preschool

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The mission of First 5 Lex is to create a collaborative community to support the whole child and the family, from quality prenatal care through early childhood, resulting in a foundation for lifelong learning. We offer free resources for families Birth to 5 years old

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Eamonn FitzGerald
859-381-4307
eamonn.fitzgerald@fayette.kyschools.us

Cost
FREE

God's Pantry Food Bank Not attending fair

Family Support

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Preschool
K-2
3-5
6-8
9-12

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God’s Pantry Food Bank serves 50 counties in Central and Eastern Kentucky in partnership with more than 500 food pantries and meal programs. Our new volunteer center is located at 817 Winchester Road, Suite 150. We support 4 God's Pantry food pantries, plus one on UK's campus (Big Blue Pantry).

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D'wan Carey
859-288-5323
dwcarey@godspantry.org

Hours
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Individual, Relational, and Financial Therapy Clinic (or I-RAFT Clinic; formerly known as the UK Family Center) Meet us at the fair

Academic / Mental
Family Support

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Preschool
K-2
3-5
6-8
9-12

UK Discount
All UK employees, or their dependents, can receive therapy services for $25 per hour, regardless of household income!
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The University of Kentucky's Individual, Relational, and Financial Therapy (I-RAFT) Clinic is a community mental health facility serviced by therapy interns who are in their Family Sciences master's program at UK. Our interns are supervised weekly by their clinical supervisors who are licensed Marriage and Family therapists within UK's Family Sciences faculty. The I-RAFT Clinic has contributed its efforts to the community for more than 30 years. As a non-profit, the I-RAFT Clinic's first priority is to provide a place of genuine personal growth for therapy interns and their clients.

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Nathan D. Wood
859-257-7755
ukfamilycenter@uky.edu

Hours
Mondays: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Cost
We offer a sliding scale fee for all of our services!

Kumon Math and Reading Center of South Lexington Not attending fair

After School
Academic / Mental

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Preschool
K-2
3-5
6-8
9-12

UK Discount
no
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Tricia Martino
859-276-4884
triciamartino@ikumon.com

Hours
Monday and Thursday 2-7 p.m.

Cost
Monthly Tuition
$150 for one subject
$250 for both

KY Saves 529 Meet us at the fair

Family Support

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Preschool
K-2
3-5
6-8
9-12

UK Discount
No
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KY Saves 529 is Kentucky's state-sponsored, education savings plan. Tax advantages, professionally managed investments, gifting and rewards make saving easy. Savings can be used to pay for college, vocational school, career training, K-12 private school tuition and more in all 50 states and internationally. For more information or to open an account, visit KY529.com.

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David Lawhorn
502-696-7383
dlawhorn@kheaa.com

Hours
8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday-Friday

Cost
No minimums

Lexington Tennis Club Meet us at the fair

After School
Summer Camp

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Preschool
K-2
3-5
6-8
9-12

UK Discount
No
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Lexington Tennis Club is proud to be one of the largest indoor/outdoor tennis facilities in the country, located in the beautiful Bluegrass region of Kentucky. Our locally owned and operated club features 15 climate-controlled indoor courts, five well-maintained outdoor clay courts, two outdoor hard courts and 10 Pickleball courts. We offer group and private tennis or pickleball instruction, and seasonal court time opportunities to all our members. We are happy to get new members involved with a group at their playing level.

Our members enjoy a fully equipped, state-of-the-art gym and an outdoor pool that is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, as well as access to a Sports Massage Therapist and a daytime nursery. Our friendly staff is always available to answer any questions and provide a tour of the facilities. Please come by and see us soon. We look forward to you joining our very active tennis and pickleball community!

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Brooks Lundy
859-272-4546
brooks@ltctennis.com

Hours
M-F 6:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Sat-Sun 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Cost
Varies

Lexington's Best After School Program Not attending fair

After School
No School (holiday, snow day, etc.)
Day Camp
Fall Camp
Summer Camp
Extracurricular

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K-2
3-5

UK Discount
10% Discount for UK employees
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Our after school program keeps things exciting by providing a variety of exciting sports activities that we do indoors during the after school program and outdoors when we have special camp days!
Your child is going to have so much fun learning new sports, making new friends, and achieving goals!

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Teresa Mohammed
859-684-0271
lexingtonsbestafterschool@gmail.com

Hours
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Life Adventure Center Meet us at the fair

Day Camp
Fall Camp
Summer Camp
Extracurricular

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3-5
6-8

UK Discount
N/A
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Our programming uses the natural environment to help individuals unlock their potential, build confidence, and overcome cognitive, behavioral, and social challenges. We prioritize an experiential process that emphasizes building resilience through goal setting, personal decision-making, accountability, and developing positive behaviors.

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TJ Phillips
859-873-3271
tj@lifeadventurecenter.org

Hours
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cost
$200-$350

Mathnasium of West Lexington Meet us at the fair

After School
Academic / Mental

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K-2
3-5
6-8
9-12

UK Discount
$25 per month per child
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Mathnasium is a math-only learning center that works with students from K-12. We provide a safe, fun learning environment for our students to grow in confidence and in their math skills. Each student has a customized learning plan to focus on areas of growth. Due to every child having their own learning plan, we are able to work with students who need some remediation in their math journey along with students who are looking for enrichment. Sessions are available both in-person and online.

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Tim Scifres
859-219-0001
westlexington@mathnasium.com

Hours

Online: Monday-Thursday 3-7 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
In-center: Monday-Thursday 3:30-8:30 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Cost

Our membership packages are monthly. Pricing depends on the age of the child and how often you will be attending each month.

Paul Sawyier Public Library Meet us at the fair

Extracurricular

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Preschool
K-2
3-5
6-8
9-12

UK Discount
NA
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Paul Sawyier Public Library is your Window to the World. Find books, board games, tools, and more! Download ebooks, and stream movies and music. We also have study spaces, computer help, storytimes, discussion groups, and a variety of events for all ages. Our children’s area features a variety of interactive exhibits. Best thing? It’s free! Visit PSPL today!

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Margie Moore
502-352-2665 ext. 209
margie.moore@pspl.org

Hours

Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday 1-5 p.m.

Cost
NA

Pepperhill Day School and Camp Not attending fair

After School
Summer Camp

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Preschool
K-2
3-5
6-8

UK Discount
No
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We are located in Lexington Kentucky about 2 miles from the University of Kentucky. Structured Early Childhood Program and After School Pick Up for children from the following select
schools. Maxwell, Glendover, Wellington, and Clays Mill . Pepperhillkidz.com for more information.

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Dana Mahan
859-277-6813
pepperhillkidz@windstream.net

Hours
7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Cost
$100 registration fee pre School $230/week, After school Pick Up $75/week

Safe Kids Fayette County Meet us at the fair

Family Support

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Preschool
K-2
3-5
6-8
9-12

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Safe Kids Fayette County is a childhood injury prevention program led by Kentucky Children's Hospital. We are a coalition of community agencies and organizations working to eliminate preventable childhood injuries.
Our injury prevention programming address these and other common childhood injury risk areas:
Child Passenger Safety
Falls Prevention
Home Safety
Pedestrian Safety
Bike Safety
Fire/Burns Safety
Water Safety

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Sherri Hannan
859-323-1153
sherri.hannan@uky.edu

Cost

All of our childhood injury prevention program initiatives are offered at no cost.

The Academy Meet us at the fair

After School
No School (holiday, snow day, etc.)
Fall Camp
Summer Camp
Special Needs

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Preschool
K-2
3-5

UK Discount
10%
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We are located just off campus and off of Main Street in the Kenwick neighborhood.

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John William Ireland
859-361-3217
lexgym@aol.com

Hours
7:45 a.m. - 6 p.m.

The Bright Spot Not attending fair

Summer Camp
Extracurricular

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Preschool
K-2
3-5
6-8
9-12

UK Discount
No
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The Bright Spot’s goal is to help individuals develop community and creativity around things they love in a fun and inclusive environment. We seek to be a Bright Spot in everyone’s day by helping those who enter to engage in their passions and interests or develop new ones.

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Angie Madden
859-523-1009
angirmadden@thebrightspotky.com

Hours
Varies by class

Cost
Varies by class

The Hearing & Speech Center Meet us at the fair

Summer Camp
Special Needs
Family Support

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Preschool

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The Hearing & Speech Center is a non-profit organization in Lexington. We have 3 different departments, our Family Hearing Center which is a full service audiology clinic serving children and adults, our pediatric speech language therapy clinic, & our Early Learning Center which is child care for ages 6 weeks-Kindergarten. The mission of The Hearing & Speech Center is to teach children with hearing, speech, and language impairments to listen and talk. We do this by providing high-quality educational, clinical, and family support services.

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Brooke Traud
859-268-4545
brooke.traud@hscky.org

Hours
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

The Kentucky Children's Garden at the UK-LFUCG Arboretum (also known as The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky) Not attending fair

Preschool
K-2

UK Discount
We offer these discounted and/or free admission throughout the season: May - Addie's Day - free admission for everyone October - Arbor Day - free admission for everyone (Oct. 7, 2023) During the season, we offer "appreciation days" with free admission for a grandparent and a grandchild; for a teacher or school employee and a child; for a first responder or health care worker; and for active or retired military and a child. Check our website https://arboretum.ca.uky.edu for more information.
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The Kentucky Children’s Garden (KCG) is a 2-acre garden designed to share the joy and wonder of nature and plants. It is best suited for children ages 2 to 6 and their families. The garden’s features include child-sized representations of Kentucky’s landscapes (natural and man-made, past and present) as well as themed gardens including butterfly, vegetable and transportation gardens.

Connecting children to nature while they are young helps build essential skills and attitudes. Studies show that early nature connection can influence enthusiasm and respect toward nature throughout a lifetime. Additionally, nature play encourages healthy child development in many areas including social, emotional and physical. Not to mention, it’s fun!

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Molly Davis
859-257-6955
Arboretum@yuky.edu

Hours

The Kentucky Children's Garden is open each year from early April until late October. For 2023, our last day of the season will be Friday October 27.
The KCG is open Wednesday through Saturday. For the cooler months of the year (April, May, September, and October) we are open from 10 a.m. to 5p.m. During the hotter months (June, July, and August) we are open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission must be purchased in the Dorotha Smith Oatts Visitor Center by 4 p.m. in September and October.

Cost
Admission cost is $4/person for everyone aged two years and above.

The Little Gym of Lexington East Meet us at the fair

Day Camp
Summer Camp
Extracurricular

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Preschool
K-2
3-5

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The Little Gym of Lexington offers progressively structured classes and a positive learning environment to create opportunities for your child to try new things and build self-confidence, all while progressing and growing new skills. Our trained instructors nurture happy, confident kids through a range of classes including parent/child, a Pre-K Program including gymnastics, as well as a grade school gymnastics program. Our location also provides fun extra-curricular activities including Awesome Birthday Bashes, Parents Survival Nights and Camps. Thanks for checking us out! We hope you will enjoy your experience.

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Kristin Lee
859-266-2266
klee@thelittlegym.com

Hours

Sunday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Monday: 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Wednesday 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday 9am - 6:00pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

Cost
$85/month for classes
$35 for camp day or Parent Survival Night

The Living Arts & Science Center Meet us at the fair

After School
No School (holiday, snow day, etc.)
Day Camp
Fall Camp
Summer Camp
Special Needs

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Preschool
K-2
3-5
6-8
9-12

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Our mission is to engage the community in participation in the arts and sciences through education, discovery, exploration, and creativity.

This is accomplished through hands-on and interactive instruction in arts and science directly from professional educators and active artists and scientists. Activities include collaborative experiences for the community, educational programs in schools, community centers, and other venues as well as free programming for all members of the Central Kentucky community.

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Skylar Pennington
859-252-5222
vista@lasclex.org

Hours

Starting Sept. 1
Tuesday through Friday 10-6 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Cost

$8 adult $5 student/veteran/senior
Kids under 3 free
3rd Saturday of the Month is free

Tutoring Club Meet us at the fair

After School

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K-2
3-5
6-8
9-12

UK Discount
5% for fair attendees.
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Tutoring Club offers after school and Saturday tutoring for K-12 students. We offer math, reading, writing and ACT prep, as well as study skills and homework help in almost all K-12 subjects including calculus, chemistry, Spanish, most AP courses and more.

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Larry Boss
859-224-1020
lexingtonky@tutoringclub.com

Hours
Monday - Thursday 3:30 to 7:30 and p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Cost
Varies

UK Advanced Eye Care Optical Shop Meet us at the fair

Family Support

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Preschool
K-2
3-5
6-8
9-12

UK Discount
20% discount is applied to total cost without insurance OR 30% discount is applied with proof of valid prescription from UK provider
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Optical Shop located in the Ophthalmology department at Shriners and at Turfland. We are able to fill prescriptions for eyeglasses and contacts. We have a wide variety of frames to choose. We also sale over the counter medications, cleaning spray, and chain accessories.

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Megan Chestnut
859-218-2644
megan.chestnut@uky.edu

Hours
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Ultimate Test Prep Meet us at the fair

After School

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9-12

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We are a team of teachers, college planners, and tutors who will add our expertise in college planning and standardized test preparation to your family. We ensure that each meeting is full of energy, and we help our students set achievable goals on their road to success.

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Matt Vassil
859-888-8228
mattvassil@ultimatetestprep.com