Desert Kids' Directory

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Volume 5 Issue 8

Inside this issue: Family Events Shopping & Parties Enrichment Activities Health & Education And so much more!

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Help your child acquire the skills needed for lifelong success this SUMMER! Diagnostic educational assessments help identify your child’s learning challenges.

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Music & Sports Porgrams Transitional K and Kindergarten make up a two-year Before & After School Care program in the same classroom.

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Low child/teacher ratio Enrichment Programs Boehm Child Development Center 74-200 Country Club Dr. Palm Desert (760) 346- 6829 boehmcdc@boehmcc.org • www.boehmcc.org

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In Home SwImmIng LeSSonS Swim Lessons $20.00/hr. per student.

Evening and Early Morning Classes Available.

Lifeguard for private events.

Days, Evenings or Weekends at Your Location.

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SUMMER SCHOOL AT THE VALERIE MAHABIR ACADEMY OF BALLET & PERFORMING ARTS Dance with princesses and fairies, explore the possibilities within and discover the magic of ballet.

SUMMER SCHOOL DATES Aug. 19th - 23rd Aug. 26th - 30th Price: $375 per week New Students Only Free full day trial on Aug. 19th or 26th.

SAMPLE SCHEDULE 9:30-11:00 AM Ballet & Stretch 11:00-12:00 PM Performance Class 12:00-1:00 PM Lunch & Dance Film 1:00-2:00 PM ! Jazz & Modern Lyrical 2:00-3:00 PM ! Trapeze/Dance Routine

Minimum of 10 Students Required.

Sign up a friend and receive a 10% discount.

For more information, please call 760.341.0122 Email: valerie@desertyouthballet.org or Visit: www.idance2.org 71-711 San Jacinto Drive Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 Please say “I found it in The Kids’ Directory.” Thanks!

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Family Events Calendar 1Thursday - I Love Animals!

Summer Reading Hour at the Palm Springs Animal Shelter.

Animal stories and healthy snacks!

Bring a sweater or small blanket. For ages 4-7*. 4575 E. Mesquite Ave. Next to Demuth Park (760)416-5718. *Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

2 Mon-Fri - Kids Summer Series at Ultra Star Mary Pickford Cinemas Big Miracle $.50 with $5 10-movie package or $1 at door. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. www.ultrastarmovies.com 2 Friday – Movie Day at Rancho Mirage Library Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3 Popcorn is provided free and freshly popped!. Movies are shown in Community Room. FREE. 2:00 p.m.

(760) 341-7323 2 Friday – Dive-In Movies at Knott’s Soak City Babe Grab a tube & catch the movie from inside the Wave Pool or on the Wave Pool beach! Slides and Attractions open from 7pm until the start of the movie! $14 Regular & $10 Jr/Sr. Free Parking or Preferred Parking for $5. www.soakcityps.com 5-9 Mon-Fri - Kids Summer Series at Ultra Star Mary Pickford Cinemas Journey 2 The Mysteriours Island $.50 with $5 10-movie package or $1 at door. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. www.ultrastarmovies.com

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7 Wednesday - Summer Reading Club the Rancho Mirage Library David Cousin: Juggler David holds five world records in juggling! His show consists of audience involvement, interaction and music perfectly suited to delight all ages! FREE. 2:00 p.m. www.ranchomiragelibrary.org (760) 341-7323 9 Friday – Movie Day at Rancho Mirage Library The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Popcorn is provided free and freshly popped!. Movies are shown in Community Room. FREE. 2:00 p.m.

(760) 341-7323 9 Friday – Dive-In Movies at Knott’s Soak City The Lorax Grab a tube & catch the movie from inside the Wave Pool or on the Wave Pool beach! Slides and Attractions open from 7pm until the start of the movie! $14 Regular & $10 Jr/Sr. Free Parking or Preferred Parking for $5. www.soakcityps.com 12-16 Mon-Fri - Kids Summer Series at Ultra Star Mary Pickford Cinemas Diary of a Wimpy Kid-Dog Days $.50 with $5 10-movie package or $1 at door. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. www.ultrastarmovies.com

The Events Calendar is a guide to family-oriented events and is provided as a community service. Desert Kids’ Directory strives to provide families with as much information as possible about upcoming events that may be of interest to them. As event details may change, we suggest you call ahead to verify in order to avoid disappointment or inconvenience. For more events, go to www.DesertKidsDirectory.com.

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20 Tuesday - Full Moon Hike 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM. Join Desert Adventures for a naturalist guided Full Moon Hike along the San Andreas Fault. Tour departs at 8:00 PM from the Metate Ranch Parking Lot. Price: $35 per person. Advanced reservations are required and space is limited. Call (760) 324-5337 today to reserve your spot!

23 Friday – Dive-In Movies at Knott’s Soak City Season Finale! Bridge to Terabithia Grab a tube & catch the movie from inside the Wave Pool or on the Wave Pool beach!

Slides and Attractions open from 7pm until the start of the movie! $14 Regular & $10 Jr/Sr Free Parking or Preferred Parking for $5. www.soakcityps.com

19-23 Mon-Fri - Kids Summer Series at Ultra Star Mary Pickford Cinemas Pirates Band of Misfits $.50 with $5 10-movie package or $1 at door. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. www.ultrastarmovies.com

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FREE TRIAL CLASS 760.343.1999

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SHARON LANDIS A law practice dedicated to protecting the educational rights of children and young adults.

72-980 Fred Waring Dr., Ste. C, Palm Desert

(760) 625-2242 Sharon@LandisLaw4Kids.com

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Summer Camp Spots Still Available!

PowerKids Center is a 14,000 square foot fitness and activity center JUST for kids!

Our facility has THREE trampolines, one of which is a full 40 feet of bouncy fun! We've built our trampolines to be flush with the ground, so parents can rest easy knowing there are absolutely no raised surfaces to worry about.

Speaking of fun, your kids will be raving about our two Ask us about our in-ground foam pit systems! It's a huge pool of soft SPECIAL OFFER foam blocks that kids love to jump into... ours is directly connected to our trampolines.

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Have a toddler just starting out? We have safe padded surfaces all over the gym along with kid-sized equipment to roll on, climb up and swing on.

Want to be a gymnast? We have all the best equipment to teach you vault, bars, beam and floor.

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Emmaus Family Counseling Center Building Healthy & Happy Families

Interventions for behavioral/emotional problems of childhood and adolescence Crisis Response: in your home, school or our office Se Habla Español

(760) 574-4182

slees@fordham.edu

Dr. Susan Elizabeth Lees, Psy.D. BBS #3039 Bilingual Psychologist

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Desert Sands Unified Shool District

Choices for Learning Carrillo Ranch Elementary Magnet Academy for the Arts

John F. Kennedy Elementary Math & Science Magnet School

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Indio’s Carrillo Ranch Elementary Magnet Academy for the Arts dynamic curriculum engages K-5 students in rigorous academics as well as music (vocal, instrumental and band), dance, drama, art and audio/visual engineering.

John F. Kennedy Elementary school boasts a variety of integrated math and science theme-based classes. Students are provided the opportunity to learn through inquiry and investigation. The curriculum is enhanced by the faculty and staff’s hands-on, highly visual instruction.

Students learn to read music, play a variety of instruments and compose their own musical pieces.

Our Math and Science Program Features:

In addition, there is a dedicated state-of-the-art keyboard lab, as well as the latest in audio/visual equipment, including wireless microphones.

Singapore Math Science Labs LEGO Lab Robotics Team Gardens

For more information, call 760-238-9700

For more information, call 760-775-3840

FREE K-5 Magnet Schools www.dsusdmagnetschools.com

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Party Rentals • Tables/Chairs • Cotton Candy Machine • Popcorn Machine • Karaoke Machine

Custom Parties at Your Place • Live Character Appearances • Super Heroes, Clowns, Princesses, Dinosaurs & Any Character You Want!

• Animal Balloons & Face Painting

Jumpers & Water Slides!

Balloons for All Occasions-Free Delivery!

All Size Parties • Fundraisers • Special Events

(760) 340-3304 Serving the Entire Coachella Valley www.enchantedmemoriesparties.com

True Vine Music Academy

Join Ms. Rose King, Blind Author and Inspirational Speaker

with her beloved character Wosie the blind little bunny on their adventures!

Private Lessons 8 weeks $200!

Piano ~ Voice ~ Guitar ~ Drums

Book info and Speaking Engagements

Music education in your home!

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(760) 534-3014

GET HELP!

Specializing in providing counseling to teens and the people who love them.

(760)393-1475 Audrey Carrick, MA, LPC#24

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CHILDREN CLASSES:

Ballet / Tap / Jazz / Hip Hop / Lyrical

Summer Camps & Birthday Parties!

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Learn to Swim Now! SPECIAL SUMMER RATES!

desertswimacademy@gmail.com

Sign Up Now! (760) 831-9066

• Infant/Toddler Water Safety • Mommy and Me Classes • Child, Youth and Adult Lessons • Private Life Guard Services • Private Home Lessons

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Sports❖Art❖Music❖Drama❖Dance FREE programs for qualified applicantsbased upon income eligibility Se Habla Espanol

Ages 6-18

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Riding Apparel, Boots, Helmets • Year-Round Riding Lessons • Indoor Arena • Children’s Day Camps

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Family Child Cares CATHEDRAL CITY Marsha Belchamber (760) 325-8635 License # 334806023 Ages: 0 to 5 years Sophia C Lopez (760) 327-5513 License # 334817967 Ages: 0 to 8 years Sarah Mosley (760) 327-5513 License # 334807240 Ages: Infants to 5 years

Paco-Perez Childcare (760) 321-6780 License # 334818194 Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years

Paco-Perez Childcare • 6 weeks -12 years • Full & Part-time Care • Monday thru Friday • 6:00 a.m. ~ 6:30 p.m.

• Transportation to and from school/off-track care

LA QUINTA 123s & ABCs DayCare (760) 399-0375 License # 334840795 Ages: 1 year and up

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