IWC Mommies

Pekip Class

2012-03-03T09:36:00.000-08:00

Pekip is a gymnastic program for babies, child development, body awareness, etc..
It is very popular in Germany.
English webpage that explains the program:

http://www.pekip.com.hk/about.html

There is a class on Tuesdays, 9.15am at Hemma Yoga Studio (U1, Mailingerstr.). It starts in a few weeks.

Here is the link.
http://hemma-muenchen.blogspot.com/
kontakt@hemma-yoga.de oder
Tel.: 089-1212 7248

If you are interested, you can email them or call. They are very nice.

Frauenarzt Recommendations

2012-02-20T01:20:00.000-08:00

Hi All,
Below are Frauenarzt recommendations from various IWC members. Hopefully you will find someone you like and trust! I've posted the information that I was given and was able to find. It should be enough to get you started...
:)
Jenny

1) Dr. Susan Engelmann
http://www.frauenaerztin-engelmann.de/cms/index.php
Speaks English and is super nice. The receptionists are also lovely. They are located near Marienplatz.

2) Dr. Raeder
Karlsplatz 4
0 89 / 59 52 93
Recommended by another IWC member who has known him for 30 years. Fluent English.

3) Dr. Daniel Sattler
Arabellastr. 5
089911938
Mo-Do 8:30 – 18:00/ Fr 8:30 – 15:00
http://www.frauenaerzte-im-netz.de/aerzte/arzt_2760.html

4) Martina Zahneisen
http://www.frauenaerzte-im-netz.de/aerzte/arzt_2374.html
Not sure if she speaks English, but she’s very sympathetic. Also pretty easy to get to, short walk from Hbf.

5) Janine Straub

http://www.f5h.de
Very friendly and speaks English.

6) Axel Scharf
Kanalstraße 13
Tel.: (089) 29 16 00 86
eMail: praxis@dr-axel-scharf.de
Very close to Isartor Platz

Classes for Kids

2012-01-11T14:37:00.000-08:00

There are some spots still available for the following courses.

If you are interested, please complete the registration below and email Cynthia at cynthia@dracks.net or telephone 0163 731 3521.

English Club for Little Kids
Taught by a native English speaker, the English Club for Little Kids is ideal for children who want to play games, learn to read and speak only in English. A great way to assist and stimulate children to learn and remember the English language.
Age of Child: 3 – 5 years
Start Date: Monday 23 <x-apple-data-detectors://2> January
Time: 16:00 – 17:30
Price: 8 classes x 1.5 hours for €80 (€10 per class)

Toddler Music and Movement in English
Lesson structure: learning to understand different -
* musical sounds
* sounds from various instruments
* bodily movements with a beat
* song structures
Age of Child: 18months - 3 years
Start Date: Friday, 13 January <x-apple-data-detectors://25>
Time: 10:00 - 10:45 <x-apple-data-detectors://26>
<x-apple-data-detectors://26> Teacher: Janel from the Munich International School, a qualified music and singing teacher.
Price: €72 (8 classes @ €9 each)

Little Kids Music in English
Lesson structure: learning to understand -
* complex musical sounds
* to play some basic instruments
* song structures
* dancing to a beat
Age of Child: 3 - 4 years
Start Date: Friday, 13 January <x-apple-data-detectors://29>
Time: 14:30 – 15:15 <x-apple-data-detectors://30>
<x-apple-data-detectors://30> Teacher: Janel from the Munich International School, a qualified music and singing teacher.
Price: €72 (8 classes @ €9 each)

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Homemade Cakes and Tarts

2011-11-02T02:30:00.000-07:00

If you attended the IWC Halloween party last week, you probably enjoyed some homemade goodies courtesy of Andrea Lazar. If you are interested in having more of those yummy treats, please contact her at:

Andrea Lazar

Homemade Cakes and Tarts

Phone: 0176/57141595

Email: trillyonthesea@gmail.com

German Course for Women, With Childcare

2011-10-31T01:32:00.000-07:00

From Astrid...thanks so much!!!

Here is some information on a German language course that has JUST begun. If interested, please contact Sabina Bacon, whose contact information is below.

Sabina Bacon is doing german lessons at the mothers centre in Hablerstr near Goethplatz, she has organised 2 girls to look after toddlers/babies in the nextdoor room/play area while doing so. My son and I went last week for the first lesson - there were 2 american ladies there and their babies (under ages of 2) and it worked quite well - once the kids settled to playing and realised that the mums were in the next room.

"Everybody is welcome and the Level for the teaching will be between a beginner to an advanced beginner up to A1++/A2-. There will be two babysitters, one English mother tongue the other German. After that we will meet 10 times every Tuesday from 09.30 to 11.30 am. The cost will be 240 Euro for the teaching. Which is exactly 9 Euros for the teaching hour (45min) In this course I will accept a reduction in the fee for absence or holiday for more than 1 week, if you can let me know in advance.The service of the babysitter is flexible and costs 10 Euros for the two hours if you want to take advantage of. There will alway be both babysitters and they will look after a maximum of 8 kids or babys. Children on the lap or in a sling are also very welcome in the teaching room as long as it allows you and the others to still take part in the lessons somehow.

If that sounds interesting to you, I would love you to come and see us tomorrow and I can sent you more details."

Sabina Bacon

DOS German

PET-Sprachen

Baaderstraße 3, 80469 München

T: 089-200 620 90

M: 0172 - 81 91 502

www.pet-sprachen.de

sabina.bacon@pet-sprachen.de

Indoor Play Area

2011-09-22T00:20:00.001-07:00

Here is a place that has been suggested as a good indoor play area for children's parties and such. Enjoy!

http://www.juxundtollerei.com/

Flea Market

2011-09-14T07:37:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,

Just to let you all know about the up and coming Flea Market at the Familienzentrum in Schwabing.

Saturday 24th September, 9:00 - 13:00

Leopoldstrasse 133.

For sale are lots of baby and children's clothes, shoes, toys, books, baby equipment and some maternity clothes.

Come along and have a look around and grab yourselves a bargain.

Hope to see you there!

Babysitter for September 2011 Only

2011-09-12T00:06:00.000-07:00

A lovely American came to babysit for us yesterday, her name is Cassie
and she´s been working with the Saphiro´s kids camp this Summer. She is
in München until the end of September and available for babysitting.
Contact her on 01525 160 8885.

Cheers!
Vivien

New Bilingual Kindergarten

2011-09-06T00:48:00.000-07:00

Here is the website....it opens October 2011.

http://www.mykiga.net/en/

Baby Stuff Flea Market

2011-09-01T14:09:00.001-07:00

Hi everyone,

The Familienzentrum in Schwabing is having a flea market on September 24th, 9:00-13:00.

It will be selling baby and children's clothes, toys, equipment etc, and some maternity wear.

If anyone is interested in selling any of their baby and children's articles, then please drop me an email briefly stating what you would like to sell.

Due to the smaller venue we unfortunately need to limit bigger items, like buggies, high chairs, bouncers etc.

Also, we will do the selling for you!:-)

All you would need to do is price everything up, and write an assigned number on the tag, drop it off on Friday afternoon, and we will hopefully sell it for you!

Totals will be added up afterwards, and 20% of all profits will be donated to the FamilienZentrum, and the rest is yours to come and pick up!

Anything left can be picked up in the afternoon, or I am organising someone from a local charity to pick up anything that hasn't been sold, if you are happy to donate it. It's up to you!

If you are interested in selling or would like to help out on the day, please email me on mailtmarshall@gmail.com.

Or if you have any questions etc, please contact me.

For those not interested in selling you may be interested in coming along. I will send out another email closer to the time to remind you all of the date, time, and address.

Many thanks,

Tracy Marshall

Healthy Start Couses for October/November 2011

2011-09-01T04:52:00.000-07:00

Follow this link to see the October/November Newsletter from Healthy Start. Courses are listed for both nutrition and first aid. These classes are always great! There are also some new, healthy recipes. Enjoy!

Fall 2011 Camps/Events

2011-09-01T00:51:00.000-07:00

Dear Parents,

As summer draws to an end and fall approaches, I have many exciting events lined up for the children.

For next week, September 5-9, if there is enough interest, I will hold a final summer camp. This camp will be held in the Englischer Garten, and in event of bad weather, in local area musuems (Mensch and Natur, with excursions in the Botanical Gardens and Schloss Nymphenburg, etc.). Please let me know the days you would be interested. A minimum of three children per day is needed to run these.

On Saturday, September 10, the Amperhof will be having their "Hof Fest". The Amperhof is the organic farm where I hold my camps and the Hof Fest is a yearly event in which all families are invited to come out and explore the farm for the day. There will be live music, food, flowers, a fire in the tipi and lots of fun to be had. Please come out and join us! www.amperhof.com Please email me if you have any questions.

On Saturday, September 24, I will be holding a Forest Camp in the Pullach forest. This camp is for children ages 4-12 and held from 10h-16h in the forest and down at the Isar. The children will spend the day outdoors in nature, building, creating, playing and speaking English. Camp is limited to 15 children with two native speaking English teachers. 40 euros.

Children's Yoga Courses: Monday's from 15.45-16.45 for children ages 4-7 at Jaya Yoga (www.jaya-yoga.de), Westermuhlstr. 28, Rgb, 80469. Beginning September 12.

10 class course 90 euros.

Thursday's: 16.30-17.30 at Yoga Schule Simone Klatt, Hirschbergerstr. 3, 80634. For children ages 4-10. September 22 to November 3. Cost TBA.

Herbst Ferien Camp: October 31 to November 4. 8.30-16.15. Amperhof Organic Farm (www.amperhof.com).

For children ages 4-12. All organic food from local area farms. Children will spend time outdoors, playing, creating, exploring and learning about nature! Limited to 15 children with 2 native speaking English teachers. Possibility for a day, several days or the entire week. 60 euros per day/ 275 per week.

I wish you all a very lovely start to the new school year.

Please email me with any questions or for registration forms.

Best wishes!

Amie Mignatti

info@englischfee.com

www.englischfee.blogspot.com

www.englischfee.com

New Page Welcome

2011-08-22T11:25:00.000-07:00

Hello Ladies of Mother's Corner! Welcome to the new blog for all IWC mommies :) This site follows the same idea as the original, just with a few extra tweaks here and there. Every post prior to this one was brought over from the previous site, so you shouldn't be missing any information. Feel free to look around and check out the different aspects of the blog. I'll be working on updates and trouble-shooting as we go along. Also please feel free to comment on anything and/or send along any news you'd like to add. Thanks!
:)
Jenny

Youth Coaching

2011-08-22T07:50:00.000-07:00

Here's an advert that might be of interest to you all:

Dear Parents!
Youth Coaching could make all the difference to a young person’s life!
Coaching is known as the most effective tool in personell development. My passion is to make coaching easily accessible for teenagers and young adults. They are in a very decisive phase of their life and can profit highly from a professional coaching.
In my youth coachings I apply effective, proven methods from the worlds of business and sports, tailoring them individually to the lives of young people. The basis for my coaching offer is my training with the Youth Coaching Academy (UK), my extensive experience with young people and my love and respect for them.
Interested?!
Here you can download my English youth coaching flyer:
http://www.jugendcoach-jagemann.de/uploads/Flyer_Youth_Coaching_Axel_Jagemann_V__1.4_-_E.pdf
This is my youth coaching website - only availabe in German:
http://www.jugendcoach-jagemann.de

Looking forward to hear from you.
Kinds regards,

Axel Jagemann

Gustav-Adolf-Str. 3a
D-80689 Munich
Tel. +49 / (0)89 / 89 22 37 99
Mobile +49 /(0)173 / 361 66 02
email: ajagemann@online.de

Saskia's Welcome

2011-08-22T07:48:00.000-07:00

(Saskia's Welcome, May 2009)
Welcome to the IWC Mother's Corner Blog! We have been really behind the times, relying on the Yahoo Group for all of our communication needs. While it works fine as a listserv, its website leaves a lot to be desired, and for that reason I'm going to try and move us over to this blog. At the moment, it's not password-protected because I want to just try it out the easy way and see what kind of reception it gets. Please comment and let me know what you think. The advantage of a blog is that posts can be "labeled", which allows them to be sorted. An index will be automatically created, so information can be easily found. For example, if someone posts about a gynecologist they like/don't like, the post will be labeled "doctors". By clicking on the "doctors" link, the blog engine will automatically bring up all posts with that label.

Anyone in the MC will be able to post directly to the blog, or you can send your posts to me. Posts can contain information or just thoughts for reflection. They can also contain questions, and other MC members can comment and give answers.

Please let me know your thoughts!
I'll be posting some actual information soon :)
Saskia,
MC Coordinator

Bavaria Filmstadt

2011-08-22T07:46:00.000-07:00

This might be a fun outing for families with older kids or at least someplace to send your visitors. It has English tours during the main season at 1pm (probably a bad time for those of us with little nappers!)

www.filmstadt.de

Swimming/Skiing Lessons

2011-08-22T07:45:00.001-07:00

There is a swimming/skiing school in Ismaning that offers various swimming courses all year long, especially during the school holidays. And the website is in English! It's not in perfect English, but hey, they try, and you get the gist.

http://www.skischule-ismaning.de/

Ideas for School Holidays

2011-08-22T07:44:00.001-07:00

http://www.ferien-muenchen.de/index.php?action=welcome

Bayern Park-another amusement park for young children

2011-08-22T07:43:00.000-07:00

I haven't been here yet, but plan to... wonderful website (in English!) and beautiful setting:

http://www.bayern-park.de/e/index_e.htm

Engel & Bengel Outlet Sale

2011-08-22T07:42:00.001-07:00

If you are looking for discounted fancy children's clothing, textiles, furniture, lamps and gifts, check out Engel & Bengel's outlet at:
Balanstrasse 73, Gebaude 32
81541 Munchen
Tel: 089/ 44 41 98 68

It's only open on the first Saturday of every month, from 11am to 4pm, so check your calendars!

Online K-12 School

2011-08-22T07:41:00.001-07:00

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Advocate for Non-German Students in German Schools

2011-08-22T07:39:00.000-07:00

From Lauren Conroy:
I wanted to give you the international student association number and information from Gerdi Poellinger, the woman I dealt with regarding Gymnasium placement and language needs. This woman helps international families navigate the German school system in Munich. Wow! An advocate for us! She apparently speaks many languages, so don't be afraid to call :)
Her email is
gerdi.poellinger@muenchen.de

She is in the office on Fridays only and answers emails when she can.
Below you can find her hours and other contact information. Maybe you can call
to find you what services they provide for other ages/schools.
Freitag 9.00-12.00 Uhr und 13.00-15.00 Uhr
schulberatung-international@muenchen.de
oder rufen unter (089)233-26875 bzw. (089)233-26874

Avocado Salad with Tomatoes and Lime

2011-08-22T07:37:00.000-07:00

Ok, so was thinking that starting off with some salads for summer would be good and here is one that has all easy ingredients to find around Munich...it goes really well with anything and I actually serve it along side of grilled foods as a sort of garnish, with a full green, tossed salad and grilled zuchini, bread spreads (like antipasti or avjar) and fresh bread. Crunchy, colorful and really tasty, when the avocados are ripe.

For the rice wine vinegar, I go to the Chinese store at Ostbahnhof. They have a bunch of great Asian food ingredients as well as condensced milk, which I use to make pumpkin pie/bread. Another recipe I can provide in the Fall as I have a homemade recipe that is really tasty too.....

Note: 1c is roughly 100 grams...so I just guestimate my conversions, and use my cookbook for oven temps...

AVOCADO SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND LIME: via Bobby Flay's kitchen

1/4 cup(s) fresh lime juice
2 tablespoon(s) rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon(s) honey
1 tablespoon(s) cumin seeds, lightly toasted in skillet
1/4 cup(s) chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup(s) olive oil
1/4 cup(s) canola oil
salt and freshly ground pepper

Salad:

4 large (or 20 halved cherry tomatoes) ripe tomatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 large Hass avocados, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
2 cup(s) arugula leaves
1 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
1/4 cup(s) chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Directions

For the vinaigrette, whisk together the lime juice, vinegar, honey, cumin seeds and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in the oils until emulsified. (Do not use a blender for this.) Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
Gently mix the tomatoes, avocados, onion, arugula and half of the vinaigrette in a large bowl. Check for seasoning and add more dressing, if needed. Sprinkle the ground cumin and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro over the top and serve immediately.

Feta and Mint Couscous Salad

2011-08-22T07:36:00.001-07:00

I shop at HIT in Unterschleissheim and I am able to get all of these ingredients there or at Real in the Euro Industry Park.

FETA AND MINT COUSCOUS SALAD

1 box(es) (5.9-oz.) toasted pine nut-flavored couscous (**I substituted plain couscous and just added in pine nuts I roasted in a pan for a few minutes)
3 tomatoes
1/2 cucumber
1/4 cup(s) dried fruit (**I just used dried cranberries but anything but blueberries will work)
1 jarred roasted red pepper
2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
2 tablespoon(s) lemon juice
2 tablespoon(s) fresh mint

Directions

Prepare toasted pine nut-flavored couscous as label directs.
Meanwhile, combine chopped tomatoes, chopped cucumber, cup chopped dried fruit (any kind, or a mix of fruits) and chopped jarred roasted red pepper in a large serving bowl. Add olive oil, lemon juice and chopped fresh mint; mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Fluff couscous with a fork and spoon into serving bowl. Add a 4-oz. package crumbled garlic-and-herb-flavored feta cheese or your favorite feta cheese with a teaspoon of oregano (or your favorite spice to taste, garlic and a handful of fresh parsley; toss well. Serve with baked pita, pita chips or fresh crusty bread
Contributed by Lauren Conroy

Piano Teacher in Munich

2011-08-22T07:35:00.001-07:00

Our Munich based piano teacher now has more time
as her own children are in Kindergarten. She´s a
really talented pianist with lots of teaching experience.
She also accompanies singers and other instruments.
Her name is Faviola - originally from South America.
Contact under 089 523 6994 or alleinfabiut@yahoo.com

Thanks to Vivien Robinson for this post!

English & French Speaking Midwife

2011-08-22T07:33:00.000-07:00

Here is a link to the website of my midwife. She was wonderful. She has a child herself (unlike many midwives, it seems) and that was helpful because she was more aware that things don't always work like they do in books... she speaks English & French as well as German:

http://www.der-storch-war-da.de/index.htm

(originally posted by Saskia)

Health Related Courses in English

2011-08-22T07:30:00.000-07:00

Hi, my name is Dora. I am American and have been living in Munich with my husband and daughter for two years. I am a public health nurse and regularly teach courses on maternal and child health and nutrition at a local community center in Munich. The goal of my courses is to help you and your family develop healthy eating habits and build a foundation for life-long health. Some of the courses I offer include:

child and infant first aid/ CPR (Instructor is a paramedic from Munich)
prenatal and postnatal nutrition classes
nutrition for babies- starting solids
toddler and preschooler nutrition workshop
Boost your family's immunity through good nutrition

Courses are regularly held at the Eltern Kind Zentrum in Schwabing. I also give courses to bilingual kindergartens in Munich upon request. Please look at my website for a full description of the services offered and a list of current courses. Individual consultation and private courses are also available.

Please visit my website at healthy-start.net or contact me at email: dzuppe@yahoo. com , mobile: 0160/ 9165 1841.

thanks and stay healthy!

Biergarten w/ Gluten Free Options

2011-08-22T07:28:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to share with you information about a Biergarten I went to a few weeks ago in Trudering. The different thing about this one is that it has many gluten-free options, for any of you with wheat intolerance or celiac disease. The website information is here: http://www.gasthof-obermaier.de/

They even gave vegetables with the kids' meals - not many places do that!

German Course for Women, With Childcare

2011-08-22T07:26:00.000-07:00

I wish I had known about this course years ago! It's just for women, and has childcare. It meets twice a week. It costs only 40 Euros for 10 weeks of study, and covers topics necessary to women with little or no German, who must live here. For more information, see:

http://lerntherapie.wordpress.com/startseite/deutschkurs-fur-frauen/

German Course for Kids Ages 3-6

2011-08-22T07:25:00.000-07:00

This course meets once a week at Messestadt-Ost and is intended primarily for children who don't speak German at home. If you're new to Germany or simply want your child to have more exposure to the German language, try it out. It only costs 2 Euros a session.

http://lerntherapie.wordpress.com/startseite/deutschkurs-fur-kleinkinder/

Sphairos Language Courses and Camps for Children

2011-08-22T07:23:00.000-07:00

This organization has courses and language camps for kids from about 4-14 years of age. Check out their website for more information (in English!)

http://www.sphairos.de/en.html

Yoga at Yours-In English, at Your Home!

2011-08-22T07:22:00.000-07:00

INTRODUCTORY SESSION ONLY €25 FOR 90MINS OF PERSONAL TRAINING

YOGA IN ENGLISH I WILL TRAVEL TO YOU

Fun, relaxed sessions tailored to suit you. From toning and stretching to a more athletic
flow or meditative practice, it all depends on your intention.

Practice in the comfort of your own home
Choose a time to suit you
Gain confidence with the luxury of personal attention

Feel great throughout your pregnancy
Prepare for your baby's birth and make a rapid recovery

Join with a partner or friend and share the experience

Create a class at your business or school
and bring health and serenity into your work place

For further enquiries please contact Rosy at yoga_at_yours@yahoo.com
(I also have access to a studio in Schwabing)

Nutella Kuchen (Chocolate, Sour Cream Cake

2011-08-22T07:17:00.000-07:00

From Lauren Conroy:

I got [this recipe] from a German friend and just made it...it is really good...not sweet but rich.

I translated it to German and added my own information from my experience.

NUTELLA KUCHEN (CHOCOLATE, SOUR CREAM CAKE)

6 Eier/eggs
200 g Zucker (plain white sugar)
200 g Butter - room temperature ( or Rama butter substitute)
1 Päckchen Vanillezucker (vanilla or vanillen sugar sold in individual envelopes)

255 g Mehl (white 550 Flour)
1 Päckchen Backpulver (baking powder that is sold in individual envelopes)

200g Schmand/a 24% fat sour cream dairy product (for a less caloric/less dense cake, use only 3 Eßlöffel/tablespoons)
400g jar of Nutella (for less calories/less density, use only 7 LARGE Eßlöffel/tablespoons)

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Mix the first 5 ingredients together for about 5 minutes or until smooth; Set aside
Mix the flour and baking powder together. Add first mix, one up at a time, so that the mix remains smooth and not clumpy.
Once both mixes are combined, add schmand, a little at a time and then nutella.

Grease springform pan and fill half way or less. If extra mix, use a pan where you can spread out the mixture to be not higher than half the pan. Place on the middle rack of the oven, on a baking sheet, for even cooking.

Bake at 170c for about 45 Minutes, depending upon the oven. Upper and lower heat, NOT confection works the best for my oven. Take out of pan and cool 15-20 minutes on rack.

Der Hit ist eine Schokoglasur drüber ! (For the icing, I melt milk chocolate chips (I use the Choquer brand from HIT/REWE stores; spread over the cooled cake). I serve with fresh strawberries, sliced cherries or other favorite fruit, whip cream or your favorite ice cream.

Pediatric Dentist

2011-08-22T07:15:00.001-07:00

When I found out I could take my son to my regular dentist just around the corner, I did. He sat on my lap as they examined him, and they even had a little toy for him at the end. It was just fine, good enough, and very convenient. And then my other son had an accident involving his teeth, and the emergency dentist told us we'd need to see a pediatric dentist the following week. I found one, and I have to say that there is a reason there are specialists. In addition to being really patient with my 2-year-old and not in a hurry (which calmed him), her practice had televisions playing cartoons above the examination tables. Her office is in Trudering, near the S-bahn station. I highly recommend her, and will continue to bring my children there, even for regular examinations. It is the difference between making the experience fun for them (and me) and making it a chore!

Here's her info:

Kinderzahnarztpraxis Dr. Bettina Brem

Truderinger Strasse 330

81825 Munchen

089-890 566 - 800

Notfall-Nr (emergency #) 0151-10 111 444

www.lachzahn.de

Child-Friendly Holiday Place

2011-08-22T07:12:00.000-07:00

Looking for a very inexpensive holiday with the kids? Laura Curtis has recommended the following summer resort: http://www.ferienpark-bischofsmais.de/. It's about an hour and a half from Munich. She says it is far from luxurious, but is ideal for children, with numerous activities, apartments with kitchenettes rather than having to eat at restaurants (though there are board programs), and great prices.

Penguin English Camp

2011-08-22T07:11:00.001-07:00

The Penguin English Camp and Pingouin French Camp are for children aged 6-14. They are mostly day camps. There are also art and basketball camps available (in German, I believe). For more information, check out the website: www.penguincamp.de. It's in German, but if your German is poor, perhaps you can give them a call and find an English-speaking person to help you: 08093-708032. The e-mail address is info@penguincamp.de

Pferd Pony Esel Lama & Co.

2011-08-22T07:02:00.000-07:00

This farm has lots of activities available, but you'll need a little German to navigate their site. They have summer camp on the farm (day camp) for 6-12 year olds, and they also do children birthday parties, riding lessons, and other things that I don't fully understand because I need to work on my German. For more information, check out their website: www.sonnenland-kinderwerkstatt.de.

Children's Entertainment and Babysitting

2011-08-22T07:01:00.000-07:00

While I haven't used this organization personally, they do come highly recommended. They specialize in entertaining and caring for children. I picked up their flyer, which says "A child's birthday or something else to celebrate? Entertainment at a summer or family event?" They have many possible options to entertain your children - clowns, magicians, face painting, and more. They can even organize child care at a large event, such as a wedding.

www.ratz-fratz.de

info@ratz-fratz.de

089/95 89 29 52

Invitation/Card Printing

2011-08-22T06:59:00.000-07:00

I thought I would update in case anyone else is looking for invitations/ stationary. Tiny Prints (tinyprints.com) has a printing location in Europe. I ordered on Monday night and they arrived Saturday. Shipping was $7.50 and everything is in dollars.

Danielle

Pottery Painting

2011-08-22T06:49:00.001-07:00

For those of you who had fun painting pottery at home, there are a few places in Munich, too! Here's one, right in the middle of town:

Froh + Bunter

Sebastiansplatz 11

80331 Munchen

Zwischen Jakobsplatz und Schrannenhalle

089/389 892 56

gzender@froh-und-bunter.de

www.froh-und-bunter.de

Musikgarten Trudering

2011-08-22T06:47:00.001-07:00

Music-related courses for children from 3 months to 6 years old, in Trudering, Berg-am-Laim, Haar, and Vaterstetten.

http://www.musikgarten-trudering.de

089/ 2033 0355

New Fall Courses for Familienzentrum Schwabing

2011-08-22T06:41:00.000-07:00

Dear Parents and Friends of the Familienzentrum Schwabing (FZ)

Below is a list of upcoming courses that will be held at the FZ until the end of the year.

Deutsch Krabbelgruppe
For mothers to meet others with babies/infants, the Deutsch Krabbelgruppe is ideal for infants to play and hear German music in a baby friendly environment.
Age of Child: new born +
Start Date: Wednesday, 5th October
Time: 10:00 - 11:30
Price: €3 per week

English Krabbelgruppe
For mothers to meet others with babies/infants, the English Krabbelgruppe is ideal for infants to play and hear English music in a baby friendly environment.
Age of Child: new born +
Start Date: Friday, 7th October
Time: 11:00 - 12:30
Price: €3 per week

German Conversational Class
Conversational German for adults will run once a week for 8 weeks. The course will be conducted in a casual setting. The topics of discussion will be of interest to the group.
Date: Mondays or Tuesdays
Time: 10:00 - 11:30
Course: 8 classes
Donation: €5 per week

English Club for Little Kids
Taught by a native English speaker, the English Club for Little Kids is ideal for children who want toplay games, learn to read and speak only in English. A great way to assist and stimulate children to learn and remember the English language.
Age of Child: 3 – 5 years
Start Date: Tuesday, 4th October
Time: 16:00 – 17:30
Price: 8 classes x 1.5 hours for €80 (€10 per class)

Toddler Music and Movement in English
Age of Child: 18months - 3 years
Start Date: Friday, 2nd September
Time: 10:00 - 10:45
Teacher: Janel from the Munich International School, a qualified music and singing teacher.
Lesson structure: learning to understand different -
* musical sounds
* sounds from various instruments
* bodily movements with a beat
* song structures
Price: €72 (8 classes @ €9 each)

Little Kids Music in English
Age of Child: 3 - 4 years
Start Date: Friday 2nd September
Time: 14:30 – 15:15
Teacher: Janel from the Munich International School, a qualified music and singing teacher.
Lesson structure: learning to understand -
* complex musical sounds
* to play some basic instruments
* song structures
* dancing to a beat
Price: €72 (8 classes @ €9 each)

Little Picassos – Creative Art for Young Minds ®
Little Picassos, taught in English, provides the opportunity for children to express themselves by building confidence and self-esteem in an inspirational environment. The emphasis is to introduce anumber of art concepts in a fun, explorative way with parents and caregivers on standby to encourage and assist, as each child undertakes two projects per class.
Age of Child: 18mths – 3 years
Start Date: Wednesday, 2nd November
Time: 15:30 – 16:15
Teacher: Cynthia, a marketing and creative professional.
Price: 8 classes x 45mins for €64 (€8 per class)

If you would like to register for one or more of the courses, please fill out the below and return back to cynthia@dracks.net
Course name:
Child name and surname:
Parent name and surname:
Street and house number:
Postcode and city:
Telephone number:
Mobile number:
Email address:

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you.

Kind regards

Cynthia Drack
Event and Course Coordinator
Familienzentrum Schwabing
Leopoldstr. 133
Schwabing, Munich
Mobile: 0163 7313521
Website: http://familienzentrum-schwabing.de <http://familienzentrum-schwabing.de/> /

Babysitter List from Old Site

2011-08-22T05:59:00.000-07:00

Here is a compilation of babysitter posts from our old site, the most recent posting listed first.

1) Elena Robu, 01639102388

a trusted IWC babysitter who is multilingual and loved by the kids

Languages: English& German (fluent), French (good), Italian&Spanish (conversational)
E-mail: Elena.Robu@campus.lmu.de

Working experience with children: 8 yrs
European Cultural Studies student in Munich
References upon request.

I would like to be contacted by e-mail. It is easier for me to answer the messages quickly.

(posted June 2011)

2) Eunate, 015784632773I was always looking for babysitters in Munich so thought I would pass this on - I hope it is useful.

Eunate is Spanish and speaks good German and some English and is looking for babysitting work in Munich. We met at our German language class in Herrsching before Christmas at which time she was working as an au pair. She has now moved to Munich to continue herGerman language education and is no longer working as an au pair hence she is now looking for some extra work. Her number is 015784632773.

All the best

Jane (Hood)

(posted Jan 2011)

3) Franziska Harder, Tel: 54572900 Cell: 015123308481

Here is a babysitter who has been recommended by IWC member Susan Case! She sat for us at the IWC monthly meeting last week, and was great. She's Canadian-German and grew up mostly in France. She is very sweet with the children, and calm. The sitter is a student here. She speaks many languages...

Franziska Harder
Languages: English, German, French, Italian
Tel: 54572900
Cell: 015123308481
Dual nationality: Canada & Germany
Age: 20
Art history student in Munich
Character reference and recommendation from Susan Case

(posted May 2009)