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   Wonder Zone
   Family Zone
   Action Zone
   Build-It Zone
   Spotlight Zone
   Rascal Zone
   Activity Zone
   Safety Zone
   Character Breakfast
   And so much more!

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2008 Sponsors:

Wisconsin State Journal

Smart Motors

Six Flags Great America


McDonald's

St. Mary's

Oscar Mayer and Kraft

The Home Depot


Meriter

UW Health


2007 Media Sponsors:








Kraft/Oscar Mayer Wonder Zone

Entertainment schedules are subject to change. Keep checking back for updates...

Saturday, March 15
9:15 a.m. – BadgerBOTS Lego® League
10:15 a.m. – Girls Incorporated
11:15 a.m. – Steve Bernards & Friends
1:15 p.m. – Mary's School of Dance
2:15 p.m. – BadgerBOTS Lego® League
3:15 p.m. - Okinawan Taiko Drummers

Sunday, March 16
11:15 a.m. – Girls Incorporated
12: 15 p.m. – Ken Lonnquist
1: 15 p.m. – Radio Disney
2:15 p.m. – The Bassmeister - Fishing for Laughs
3: 15 p.m. – Ken Lonnquist

BadgerBOTS Robotics Club
Saturday 9:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m.
BadgerBOTS offers FIRST Lego League and High School Robotics programs for grades 4 - 12. With the slogan, "Building on Talented Students," BadgerBOTS encourages imagination and promotes teamwork, problem solving and gracious professionalism. Additionally, a two week Lego Robotic summer day camp enhances understanding of science, math, programming and the arts - all while having tons of fun. Don’t miss our demonstrations at Kids Expo! And don’t forget to stop by our booth or visit www.badgerbots.org to learn more about us.

Girls Incorporated at the YWCA of Madison
Saturday 10:15 a.m.
Sunday 11:15 a.m.
Girls Inc. at the YWCA of Madison (formerly Girl Neighborhood Power) is an after-school enrichment program for girls ages 9 to 18. Programming includes research based curriculum to help girls become strong, smart and bold. The Kids Expo performance features girls from our 3 Girls Inc. sites (Goodman Atwood Community Center, Kennedy Heights Community Center and Wisconsin Youth and Family Center) demonstrating a variety of fitness activities. To learn more, visit www.ywcamadison.org.

Steve Bernards & Friends
Saturday 11:15 a.m.
As a local Madison area ventriloquist, we have entertained people of all ages. We have been at the Muscular Dystrophy Telethon and the Kids Expo for five years. You may have seen us on the Saturday morning television show “Club TNT.” My friends include Louie, Tookie, Jason and Drew. Be sure to stop by and share a joke or two with us. You are sure to laugh and have fun. We will make sure you leave with a smile.

Mary’s School of Dance
Saturday, 1:15 p.m.
Back by popular demand! Mary’s School of Dance, LLC, on South Park Street in Madison and in Oregon, is celebrating 32 years under the direction of Mary Katic. The school offering classes in PreBallet, Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, and Polynesian. During their appearance at Kids Expo, various groups will perform colorful and energetic routines that are sure to inspire kids of all ages. To learn more about the school visit them online at www.maryschoolofdance.com.

Okinawan Taiko Drummers of Wisconsin
Saturday 12:15 p.m.
A Kids Expo favorite, the Okinawan Taiko Drummers are a group of past, present, and future students of West High School that perform a variety of traditional and modern folk dances from Japan. Members of the Okinawa-based Matusuri Daiko, they have performed in Los Angeles and Washington DC. There’s a lot more to learn about this talented group at www.otdw.com.

Ken Lonnquist
Sunday 12:15 and 3:15 p.m.
For 25 years Ken Lonnquist has written, recorded and performed fun, imaginative and meaningful songs for all ages. Parents praise Ken’s positive outlook and the underlying message of good will embodied in his songs. Kids love the humor that keeps them doubled over with laughter. In concert, Ken touches on a wide variety of topics that are contemporary and meaningful to all audiences: good manners, respect for yourself and others, healthy habits, fun beyond TV and video games, the pleasures of reading, nature and the environment, and more. Visit him at www.kenland.com for more.

RADIO DISNEY
Sunday 1:15 p.m.
Come to the Wonder Zone at 1:15 p.m. Sunday to jam with Radio Disney AM 1640 Milwaukee at a LIVE Street Jam Show! Radio Disney is all about Top 40 pop music, dancing, games, and lots of prizes for the whole family! www.radiodisney.com.

The Bassmeister - Fishing for Laughs
Sunday 2:15 p.m.
The Bassmeister is a fun and entertaining guy who brings the excitement of fishing into both the lives of children and adults. Kids will learn fishing basics and get directly involved with demonstrations on stage. The show includes a “Bass Beauty Pageant” and smelling stinky stink-baits. Plus the Bassmeister uses fun visual props and even gets visits from several of his puppet friends. And watch for The Bassmeister in the crowd throughout the Expo with his companion Mojo the fish! There’s more to learn at www.thebassmeister.com.



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