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22 Fredericksburg Parent and Family • July 2020 For the parents of active children, our Activities & Lessons category will show you all of the great places to tickle your child's neurons. From schools and camps to creative and performing arts, you'll see what parents across the region ranked as the best places to nurture their child's curiosities. activities & lessons FAVORITES 2020 FredParents' family 6th Annual 6th Annual We spent the last few months asking you, our readers, about the activities, places and providers you love and recommend in the greater Fredericksburg area. You responded in a big way, helping to make our 6th annual Family Favorites a huge success. It is our hope that you'll clip this section and save it for future use, referring to it when the need arises. This 20-page special section includes the following Family Favorites as voted by you: • Family Fun • Activities & Lessons • Health & Wellness • Businesses & Services PRIVATE SCHOOL WINNER: Fredericksburg Chris an School We have been "educa ng Chris an lead- ers for life" for over 40 years in the Fredericksburg area. Preschool through 12th grade all on our beau ful 75-acre campus. PRESCHOOL WINNER: Fredericksburg United Methodist Church Preschool FUMC Preschool off ers classes for children ages 2-5. Our students enjoy music and PE classes, daily recess on our outdoor playground, chapel services and classroom experiences which include drama c play, arts and cra s, math and science explora on, literacy ac vi es, fi eld trips and other special events throughout the year. CHILD CARE CENTERS WINNER: YMCA The YMCA is leading the way to elimi- nating childhood obesity and provides unique programs for serious health issues on top of being one of the top child care providers and well- ness centers in our community. TOP PICKS • Minnieland Academy • Kids' Station TOP PICKS • Fredericksburg Christian Schools 3-WAY TIE FOR 3rd: • Fredericksburg Academy • Hazelwild Country Day Preschool • Head Start • Wiggle Worms • Merit School at Stafford Lakes Photo by Kate Guy family family TOP PICKS • Fredericksburg Academy • Holy Cross Academy • The Marshall School • Hazelwild Country Day School (Kindergarten)