June 21,27.28

Flower Clown’s Amazing Balloon Sculptures!

Flower Clown is Cleveland’s most popular and beloved clown! He can twist balloons into just about any creation in the blink of an eye. Flowers, dogs, spiders, dinosaurs, and cats are just a few. He will keep your children engaged and make them marvel in wonder of his talents…all while making them laugh! Arrive at Playmatters early to get your balloon from Flower because the line forms the minute he begins his performance!

Please call to register your childern in advance

Shaker Square
Saturday, June 21, 11:00 AM to Noon

Uptown Solon
Friday, June 27, 6:30 to 7:30 PM

Mentor
Saturday, June 28, 1:00 to 2:00 PM

Avon Commons
Saturday, June 28, 3:00 to 4:00 PM

July 9,10,11

Fancy Nancy Hair & Nails Dress Up Party!

Fancy Nancy books by Jane O’Connor and published by Harper Collins are catching the imagination of girls around the country! From her whimsical tiara down to her sparkling studded shoes, Nancy just loves being fancy! Now your daughter can join in our first exciting Fancy Nancy Party! Come dressed up really fancy, or borrow our dressup clothes. Our hair stylist will “do” her hair, our manicurists will paint her nails, we’ll read a Fancy Nancy story, play a Fancy Nancy game, take pictures, and decorate very fancy picture frames or mirrors! What an exciting way for girls to spend a summer afternoon after camp or the pool. Materials fee is $10. Suitable for ages 4 and up.

Please call to register your childern in advance

Uptown Solon
Wednesday, July 9, 3:00 to 4:30 PM

Avon Commons
Thursday, July 10, 3:00 to 4:30 PM

Mentor
Friday, July 11, 3:00 to 4:30 PM

June and July

Let’s Learn New Games!

Playing a game is a great way to interact with your child. Kids love the fun and challenge of a game—and they also love to spend quality time with Mom and Dad. Games are also a tremendous way to build family memories. Over the course of three evenings this summer, Playmatters will introduce and play some of our favorite games. Sessions last one hour. No charge! Participants enjoy a 15% discount on the evening's featured games. Come as a family or bring just the kids. Ages 6 to adult.

Week 1: Learn the Games of Make & Break Extreme, Quarto, and Qwirkle. All three deal with identifying abstractions. Perfect for mental agility.
Week 2: Learn the Games of Pentago, a mind twisting game, and Khet, a classic strategy game at the speed of light.
Week 3: Learn the Games of Bananagrams, quick witted word game that combines Scrabble with cross-wording, and Square Up, fast-thinking color patterning.

Please call to register your childern in advance

Uptown Solon
Tuesdays at 6:30 PM, June 17th, June 24th, and July 8th

Mentor
Wednesdays at 6:30 PM, June 18th, June 25th, and July 9th

Avon
Thursdays at 6:30 PM, June 19th, June 26th, and July 10th

Tuesdays and Saturdays at 11:00 AM. Children ages 4 to 11. Cost is $5, unless another materials fee is noted. Sessions last about 40 minutes. Please call in advance to reserve you places and materials.

Avon Commons:
Call 440-937-7773 to reserve.

Uptown Solon:
Call 440-542-7200 to reserve.

Mentor:
Call 440-266-1909 to reserve.

Beach Beads - Week of June 9

Boys and girls will use real seashells and beads to make beach inspired jewelry! Great for summer wear. Best for ages 7 and up

Paint a Bird Feeder - Week of June 16

It’s time to feed the birds: summer, fall and winter! Each child will receive a sturdy pre-assembled pine bird feeder to decorate with water resistant paints. Includes a chain for hanging. An $18 value, only a $10 special materials fee applies.

Garden Stones - Week of June 23

Children show their artistic abilities by making a cement stepping stone for the garden. Write your name! Embellish with bright tiles and glass gems. Lasts a long time! An $8 materials fee applies

Pet Bobble Heads - Week of June 30

Your child will paint a cat or dog bobble head to add to their collection.

Annual Tie Dye Party - Week of July 7

Relive the fashion of tie-dye clothing. Use Jacquard dyes which are bright and lasting to create permanently colorful designs. Bring a white T-shirt, a pillowcase, socks, or whatever! Given the nature of the project, we will be working outside. Best for ages 6 and up

Color In Tattoos - Week of July 14

Coloring tattoos is so much fun. Use washable, skin-safe markers to color in tattoos. Great themes for boys (pirates, snakes, sharks) and girls (flowers, fairies, butterflies) Wear them all day, and wash them away.

Make a Sock Puppet - Week of July 21

Your child will transform a super soft sock into a fuzzy friend. Use peel and stick shapes to build your own character. Then add imagination and let a puppet show begin!

Rock-a-Doodle - Week of July 28

Use paint, wiggly eyes, fur and felt to transform ordinary rocks into adorable pebble pets.v

Coloring with Clay! - Week of August 4

A totally new and fun way to color! Use clay to fill in clear stencil designs of fish, flowers, cars, and butterflies. Then “sandwich” your design in a display frame. Beautiful enough to decorate any room…for years to come.

Racer Bikes - Week of August 11

Customize cool pull back street bikes with an assortment of stickers and paint. Then get ready for some two-wheeled fun! Materials fee $7

Sand Art Creations - Week of August 18

Peel and stick sand art designs are easy to do. Choose from garden, space, and farm themes. End your summer vacation playing with sand!