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EXHIBITORS

Premium Exhibitors (alphabetical)

Camp Anokijig
W5639 Anokijig Lane
Plymouth, WI
(920) 893-0782
www.anokijig.com
For 84 years Anokijig has offered the highest quality in resident camping. Anokijig (Native American for "We Serve") is synonymous with new friends, positive values, personal growth, great adventures, and outrageous fun. Just northeast of Madison, activities include water sports, archery, horseback riding, wilderness skills, tripping, and more! Anokijig also offers teen leadership programs, group and family outings.

Camp Woodbrooke
1704 Roberts Ct.
Madison, WI
(608) 238-0958
www.campwoodbrooke.org
Simple outdoor living close to nature. Explore 120 acres of wooded hills and valleys near Richland Center, WI. Swim, hike, wade in the creek, make a campfire, feed the goats, make friends, have great fun. Non-competitive, diverse, coed, caring community with 34 campers (ages 7-12) and 10 teens (ages 13-15). ACA accredited.

Chiropractic USA
6502 Normandy Lane
Madison, WI
(608) 833-1282
www.chirousamadison.com
Can you describe your health regimen for your child? If you’re like most parents, there’s not much health promotion going on. Are you concerned about your child’s posture, stress or school performance? Let us coach your family to better health naturally. It starts with a complimentary spinal screening at our booth. Patrick C. Andersen, DC, DABCO, Sandra M. Ager, DC, CCEP

Closet Tailors
(608) 318-1667
www.closettailors.com
We offer a vast array of closet, garage, pantry and laundry room organizers.

Communication Innovations
2990 Cahill Main Suite 204
Fitchburg, WI
(608) 204-6083
www.therapymadison.com
Communication Innovations is a special place for children with educational, physical, social, or cognitive difficulties. We offer a variety of therapy and tutoring services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, music therapy, social groups, academic tutoring, in home therapy, parent support, and more! We believe that each child can have fun while reaching their full potential!

Evergreen Photography
1361 N. Thompson Rd.
Sun Prairie, WI
(608) 513-3383
www.evergreenphotography.com
Children’s photography.

Funky Monkey Photography
202 S. Dickinson St. #E
Madison, WI
(608) 513-9400
www.funkymonkeyphoto.com
Photography (portrait and display) and giveaways to children and families.

Healthy Kids

Just Between Friends
Waunakee, WI
(608) 849-3905
www.jbfsale.com
Information about Just Between Friends events (how to consign, volunteer, shop). Also enter to win a gift basket.

Kicks Unlimited
5976 Executive Dr.
Fitchburg, WI
(608) 288-8466
www.kicksunlimited.com
Kicks Unlimited is the leading martial arts school in Dane County. Established in 2002 by former Power Ranger stuntman, Mr. Jason Huett, Kicks Unlimited has been providing quality martial arts training to people of all ages. Kicks Unlimited also offers kickboxing, zumba and self-defense classes. Sign up for our short term guest program and receive $100 off plus a free uniform.

Kids Junction Preschool Learning Center
Kids Junction Party Place
8040 & 8084 Watts Road
Madison, WI
(608) 827-KIDS (5437)
www.kidsjunctionpreschool.com
We are a state licensed Christian learning center offering care for 6 weeks to 2 years, all day preschool for 2-5 yrs, half day preschool for 3-5 yrs, before/after school club and summer camp for K-5th. Our preschool features language arts, math, science, character training, physical education, field trips and enrichment programs. Kids Junction Party Place offers exciting party packages.

Kindermusik by Musical Pathways Foundation
Fitchburg and Waunakee, WI
(608) 576-6688
www.musicalpathways.net
Kindermusik by Musical Pathways Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that teaches Kindermusik® - a cognitive, physical, language, social, emotional and musical development program for newborns to age seven. We teach parents how to joyfully maximize bonding and playtime with their children to achieve whole child growth and development. Classes in Fitchburg and Waunakee. Visit our booth for free demonstrations!

Legacy Academy
2881 Commerce Park Dr. Suite G
Fitchburg, WI
(608) 270-9977
www.legacyacademy.info
 The Legacy Academy in Fitchburg operates fun and affordable youth Summer Camp, After School, Youngsters Open Gym, Parents Night Out, and Birthday Party programs. Its large indoor playground includes a Rainbow Castle Playset, swing sets, a climbing wall and net, a jumping platform and landing pad, regulation and mini basketball hoops, a large screen Wii console, and various table games.

Mattel Toy Store
8400 Fairway Place
Middleton, WI
(608) 830-4200
www.matteltoystore.com
From Barbie to Batman and UNO to Apples to Apples everyone knows and loves Mattel toys and games. At Kids Expo, the Mattel Toy Store in Middleton is going to have lots of in-store items on display, plus they’ll hand out giveaways and coupons and conduct a drawing for a special prize.

Pepsi-Cola
www.pepsi.com
Folks said we couldn't make a fun, fruity drink without a pigpen full of calories - but
that's Hogwash! Hogwash is the low-calorie, vitamin enriched juice drink that's
bursting with great taste. And it’s made with real cane sugar! With great portable packaging, great taste and fun graphics kids everywhere will be asking for more Hogwash! Choose from five delicious flavors – Gruntin' Grape, Squealin' Blue Raspberry, Piggleberry Punch, Swine-sational Lime and Oinkin' Orange.

Pigtail Pals
(608) 201-3311
www.pigtailpals.com
Pigtail Pals is redefining “girly” with empowering shirts for girls. Created by a “mompreneur,” we’re looking for girls who are smart, daring and adventurous.

Real Parents, Real Answers
www.realparentsrealanswers.com
“Real Parents. Real Answers.” is a youth smoking prevention program anchored by the Web site www.RealParentsRealAnswers.com. Visit our booth to learn how to talk to your kids about not smoking. Get the conversation started in our “conversation corner” and take home a free DVD valued at $29.95. Check out our Web site and enter to win one of two Netbook computers!

Rosemary's Potpourri Products
www.rosemarysscents.com
Scent of a Name® features personalized fragrances for your unique name. We research the meaning behind your name to create a fragrance just for you, Scent of a Name is offered in perfume, and Bath N Body sets. These fragrances are fun natural oil blends of fruits, floras and spice. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion. Visit RosemarysScents.com today!

Silly Monkeys Funky Resale
306 W. Lawn Ave.
Madison, WI
(608) 249-9436
www.sillymonkeysfunkyresale.com
Play our “Pick-A-Duck” game! We’ll also sell children’s books, games, Hot Wheels, etc. and have information about our store.

SwimWest Swim School
1001 Deming Way
Madison, WI
(608) 831-6829
www.swimwest.com
SwimWest Swim School is celebrating 20 years in business! If you are looking for the safest place to enroll your child in swim lessons, SwimWest is the place! We offer small classes, warm water, and nationally certified teachers. You can join us at any of our three locations; West Madison, East Madison, and Fitchburg!

Westside Christian School
6815 Schneider Rd.
Middleton, WI
(608) 831-8540
www.westside-christian.org
Westside Christian School is a ministry of St. Andrew Lutheran Church, offering a high-quality, Christian education for children in pre-school through eighth grade.

Whoops! and Co.
 555 S. Midvale Blvd. #105
Madison, WI
(608) 236-4555
www.whoopsandco.com
We’ll be showcasing our store’s educational games and toys. Visit our booth for some activities, too!

Wisconsin Integrative Hyperbarics Center
6200 Nesbitt Rd.
Fitchburg, WI
(608) 278-4268
www.wisconsinhyperbarics.com
Stop by our booth to learn more about our PT, OT, speech therapy, play therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, nutritional services, nursing services and our physicians.

 

 

EXHIBITORS
The Best of the Rest (alphabetical)

4-H Dane County
(608) 224-3711
http://dane.uwex.edu
We’ll be showcasing various animals every couple hours. We’ll also talk about activities and opportunities that 4-H has to offer all year round.

Abbott Nutrition
www.abbottnutrition.com
Abbott Nutrition offers a complete line of Similac® infant formulas to give babies a strong start in life by meeting their nutritional needs. Stop by the Similac brand's booth to talk to our experts and sign up for www.StrongMoms.com to get the latest offers and information for new parents.

Arbonne International
2200 Wyoming Ave.
Sun Prairie, WI
(608) 347-8968
www.arbonne.com
We’ll have infant and teen botanically-based skincare, health and wellness products.

Avon Products, Inc.
(608) 839-9070
www.youravon.com/ahamil
Beauty products and children’s items

Black Belt America
West Madison, Middleton, Waunakee
(608) 273-4111
(608) 836-9555
(608) 850-5616
www.blackbeltamerica.com
Black Belt America is a martial arts academy that has been teaching life skills to children and adults since 1984. In addition to martial arts classes, we offer a Transported After School Martial Arts program and a weekly Summer Camp. Visit our Expo booth for your chance to win a free program! We'll be teaching classes for all ages all day!

Blackhawk Ski Club
Middleton, WI
(608) 233-4661
blackhawkskiclub.org
Blackhawk Ski Club has a mission to teach young people life-long competitive, outdoor sports. These sports include: alpine skiing, ski jumping, snowboarding, cross country skiing, biathlon, Nordic combined, and mountain biking. Join our group of families and individual members who thoroughly enjoy outdoor sports.

BounceU
Learn about birthday parties featuring huge indoor inflatable play structures!

Child Shield, USA
(608) 217-8543
safechild@charter.net
Child Shield, USA is the largest, oldest and most respected missing child prevention company there is. Our mission is to reduce the numbers of lost, missing, abducted, and runaway children in America. To that end, our safety program provides parents with an array of easy-to-follow educational materials that empower children with important knowledge that can help prevent a tragedy.

Countryside Montessori Preschool
721 Northport Drive
Madison, WI
(608) 244-5433
www.csmontessoripreschool.com
We’ll feature an introduction to our preschool and also have children’s activities and displays.

Cross Plains Family Chiropractic
2525 Main St.
Cross Plains, WI
(608) 789-3300
www.cpchiro.com
Featuring chiropractic and nutritional information.

Dane County Sheriff's Office
Madison, WI
www.danesheriff.com
The Dane Co. Sheriff's Office will once again be participating in the 2009 Kids Expo. We will have a squad car on display, a K9, the "Rollover Convincer", drug kit, "Fatal Vision Goggles" and a lot of safety related material with giveaway items. Stop by kids and say "Hi"

Foggy Bottom Farm Pony Parties
S10025 Exchange Rd.
Prairie du Sac, WI
(608) 544-5002
www.foggybottomfarm.com
Foggy Bottom Farm Pony Parties is a service designed to bring a personal pony ride experience directly to you at your location for birthday parties, family reunions or special events. We provide approved safety helmets and give individual, hand-led pony rides (not a carousel ride!) to every child. We carry our own liability insurance that follows us wherever we go.

Gatekeepers
6619 Millstone Circle
DeForest, WI
(608) 846-4606
www.gatekeepersafe.com
Gatekeepers’ wooden safety gates greatly reduce the risk of dangerous falls and keep loved ones safely contained. These custom-built gates fit any size stairway, door or hallway with precision, and complement the surroundings beautifully with matching wood and choice of 30 stain colors. Stop by our booth for your chance to win a free gate valued at $349! (Installation included.)

Get Kids Outside
(608) 242-7345
www.getkidsoutsidenow.com
Nature Deficit Disorder stops here! Get Kids Outside helps families, businesses and organizations plan joyful outdoor activities for kids. Stop by our booth to see a demonstration of our four high quality, affordable Big Bubble Wands and get information about customized programming. Purchase opportunities available just in time for the holidays. Visit our website for more information.

Girl Scouts of Wisconsin - Badgerland Council
Madison, WI
www.gsbadgerland.org
Selling cookies and signing girls up to be members.

Kiddos Learning Center
Lake Mills, West Madison, Madison North & East Madison
www.kiddosusa.com
Learn about our child care center.

Kiwanis International
(608) 848-5979
www.kiwanis.org
Our mission at Kiwanis is to be a global service organization dedicated to changing the world one child, one community at a time. Our area is represented by nine clubs. We sponsor groups in elementary, high school and college. Please visit our booth to learn how you can be part of our organization. We’ll have activities and special safety giveaways.

Lockrobots
www.lockrobots.com
Lockrobots exercise the mind in ways that engage learning and develop problem solving skills. Your child will spend quality time focusing their attention with this innovative toy. Playing with Lockrobots creatively stimulates the imagination and your child will have hours of fun! Visit Lockrobots.com for fun ideas the whole family will enjoy! Fun for ages 2-102!

Madison Nordic Ski Club
madnorski.org
We offer family memberships and a variety of ski programs to children age 4 to 18 including alpine, snowboard, ski jumping and cross-country. Learn about our programs and start thinking about winter by stopping at our booth and make a snowflake to take home with you. 

Madison Marathon
www.madisonmarathon.com
Sign your kids up to race in the Madison Marathon Kids Run, Sunday, May 30, 2010. The race takes place at Alliant Energy Center and is a fun 2/3-mile course. All runners get a cool looking t-shirt and a medal.

Madison Winter Festival
www.winter-fest.com
We are a family oriented festival celebrating winter sports and healthy lifestyles. Activities include snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice skating, rail jam, cyclocross, ice sculpting, snow carving, and museum tours. With opportunities to participate or observe, there is something for the whole family. Stop by our booth to learn more about our events and decorate our snowman.

Meeting House Nursery School
900 University Bay Dr.
Madison, WI
(608) 233-9776
www.meetinghousenurseryschool.org
Our program has been providing play-based early learning experiences since 1949 and is State Licensed and City Accredited. We offer part-day programming for children ages 2 through 4K. Our school is located in the historic First Unitarian Church, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Experienced, degreed teachers support our young learners as they explore and grow!

Metlife Financial
www.metlife.com
Offering advice and saving strategies for college, insurance and investing.

Midwest Family Broadcasting
www.midwestfamilybroadcasting.com

Monona Academy of Dance & Dance Wisconsin
6332 Monona Dr.
Monona, WI
(608) 221-4535
www.mononaacademyofdance.com
www.dancewisconsin.com
Visit our booth to discover a world of dance. We offer lessons, dance wear and productions.

New Horizons Vison Therapy Center
1004 Quinn Dr., Suite 3
Waunakee, WI
(608) 849-4040
www.newhorizonsvisiontherapy.com
Screening for vision and learning problems. And we’ll have a 3-D vision demo!

Noah's Ark Animal Workshop
Middleton, WI
(608) 206-0694
www.noahsarkwi.com
Making kids smile is what Noah’s Ark Animal Workshop© is all about. Come to our booth and choose your animal, stuff it, name it and dress it. We have a wide variety of animals and outfits to choose from with prices starting at $10! Or just stop by for information about planning your next birthday party with us!

Owens Corning Basement Finishing System
www.1800basement.com
Visit the display of our basement finishing system, attic insulation and one-day bath remodeling.

Pampered Chef
(608) 824-9995
www.pamperedchef.biz/janisjane
Learn to prepare a variety of meals in 20 minutes or less at only $2 a serving! And by hosting a cooking class, you can earn our products for free! Looking for some extra income? A Pampered Chef business lets you earn the income you want with the flexible schedule you need. Contact Janis Makwinja at 608.824.9995 or Chelyn Holub at 608.850.9183.

Pirates Cove Adventure Golf
HWY 12
Wisconsin Dells, WI
(608) 254-2608
www.riverviewpark.com
Try to sink a putt on our mini golf putting green! Also learn about our parks by picking up a flyer, brochure and coupons.

Prairie Athletic Club
1010 N. Bird St.
Sun Prairie, WI
(608) 837-4646
www.prairieathletic.com
Prairie Athletic Club, Wisconsin's largest single recreation & fitness club, has over 200,000 square feet of fun, helping families stay fit and healthy for over 30 years. Prairie offers: Dolphins Cove Water Park, 3 indoor pools, Swim lessons, 3 gymnasiums, 6 racquetball courts, Indoor soccer field, Childcare, Junior Gym, After School Care, Day Camps and much more!

Raynbow & Friends
(608) 467-2567
www.raynbowclown.com
I’ll be making balloon animals and doing face painting. Stop over and have some fun!

Rocky Rococo Pizzerias
Rocky Rococo Pizzerias
www.rockysmadison.com
Pizza, breadsticks and cookies for sale, plus coupons, promotional materials and a live appearance by Rocky Rococo himself.

Simply Fun

SwissJust

Sylvan Learning Center
202 S. Gammon Rd.
Madison, WI
(866) 282-5166
www.tutoring.sylvanlearning.com
Stop by and play a game with us. We’ll also have information available about Sylvan services.

The Toy Express
6336 Briarcliff Lane
Middleton, WI
(608) 836-5459
Quality (like new!) used toys, including dolls, puppets, stuffed animals (Ty, Gund), books, games, trucks, puzzles, floor puzzles, and other miscellaneous toys for sale. Visit my store in Middleton for a lot more options, just in time for the holidays!

Tupperware
(608) 347-8504
www.letspartyathome.com
Various Tupperware products for sale.

The Tutoring Center
6309 McKee Rd. Suite 800
Fitchburg, WI
(608) 39-LEARN(53276)
www.tutoringcenter.com
The Tutoring Center, Fitchburg is a franchisee of The Tutoring Center™, an after-school learning center. Our center uses a unique system of instruction called, “The Rotational Approach to Learning"™ developed by Dr. Edward Thalheimer. Using this system and direct one-to-one instruction, our centers have been shown to rapidly improve academic skills while also increasing a child's concentration span. 

Usborne Books
(608) 203-6511
www.ajoy2read.com
Find out why it’s a joy to read with our high-quality children’s books.

Ward-Brodt Music
2200 W. Beltline Hwy
Madison, WI
(608) 661-8670
www.wardbrodt.com
Since 1927, Ward-Brodt Music has made it a priority to serve the Wisconsin music community. We offer outstanding music education for all ages and skill levels, quality instrument sales and rentals, a highly experienced repair staff, and one of the largest selections of print music in the area. Visit Ward-Brodt Music today, It’s Time to Play!

Westfield Comics

Wisconsin Public Television

Wisconsin State Journal
www.madison.com/wsj

Wisconsin Youth Company
1201 McKenna Blvd.
Madison, WI
(608)  276-9782
www.wisconsinyouthcompany.org
School-age after school programs, summer camps and enrichment courses throughout Dane County. Sponsor and host of annual Celebrating Youth! Event at the Monona Terrace, Sunday, Jan. 31. Celebrating 35 years of serving children and families!

WKOW
www.wkowtv.com
Kids become their own special effects when WKOW TV has them try their hand at weather reporting, complete with swirling maps and amazing technology! 27 Storm Track Meteorologists; Bob Lindmeier, Brian Olson and Laurie Mercurio show kids how they do it at the TV station. The Weather Wall makes it fun to learn about television, the weather and technology.

Xtreme Living
(608) 354-8639
http://jduane.qhealthzone.com
We’re displaying and selling energy drinks, children’s vitamins and healthy snacks. We’ll also feature gift collections for the holidays or any special occasion.

YMCA of Dane County
8001 Excelsior Dr. Suite 200
Madison, WI
(608) 664-9622
www.ymcadanecounty.org
Stop by the YMCA of Dane County's activity area to learn about their fun and exciting programs that keep families fit, happy and healthy. For over 120 years, the YMCA has encouraged Dane County kids to explore, grow, and have fun. Just another reason to love the Y! Camps, programs and clinics are offered throughout Dane County.

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