Desert Kids' Directory

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KIDS’ K IDS Volume 5 Issue 9

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

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Learning doesn’t have to be a struggle!

Diagnostic educational assessments help identify your child’s learning challenges.

LEARNING DISABILITIES • ADHD • AUTISM “You get a lot more than just a proctor of an exam for a few days.

You’ll develop a rapport with him. Brent sees the qualities in your son or daughter and draws them out. He made our daughter’s testing process so easy.”

– Jennifer McCarron, Parent

Specializing in Testing and Assessments

“He does wonderful, wonderful testing. He’s very warm and very caring. He makes children feel at ease.”

– Carol Bayer, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist “Mr. Cooper’s outstanding commitment to each individual child and services go far beyond evaluation – he provides learning strategies which meet the individual needs of the student and instills a desire to be a life-long learner!”

- Jennifer Walton, Resource Specialist at Sacred Heart School

ADDITIONAL SERVICES: • Educational Therapy • Tutoring • Home School Support

Brent M. Cooper

Licensed Educational Psychologist

www.elpaseotesting.com EL PASEO CHILDREN’S CENTER Educational Services & Assessments

(760) 342-4900

74075 El Paseo Dr., Ste B-1, Palm Desert Satellite Locations: San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County & Riverside Desert Kids Directory • To Advertise Call (760) 333-6704

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Cooking Classes Kids are naturally creative and adventurous; the kitchen is the perfect place for self-expression!

Have fun in my hands-on participation cooking & baking classes while developing skills that will last a lifetime. My students gain knowledge of healthy food choices while expanding math, vocabulary, teamwork, and critical thinking skills.

Culinary Comfort

Small class sizes Available for individuals or groups Adult classes offered

since 2007

(760) 325-4077 mary@culinarycomfort.com “In the Valley for over 20 years.”

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“IT’S THE SAFE THING TO DO, IT’S THE FUN THING TO DO”

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Private Facility Offering Personalized Instruction Flexibility in Scheduling Private Lessons/Small Group Lessons Heated Pool Infants – Adults Specializing in those that are apprehensive/hesitant/fearful of the water • Family Discounts Available • Over 25 Years of Teaching Experience • Water Safety/Pool Safety with each class MY POOL OR YOUR POOL

Helene Barker (760) 345-5370 www.helenes-learntoswim.com helene2@earthlink.net

“While Helene is serious about swimming, she makes the learning fun, challenging and adventurous. She is good with kids, being firm, but nice and oh, so patient!” - Mary M.

Fall Special!

“Drop In” Skate Lesson Special Offer First Lesson: $15 Second Lesson: FREE Good for Tues: 4:30-5 pm, Thurs: 4:30-5 pm or Sat: 9:15-9:45

Teachers and Parent Groups: Need a fundraiser? We can help!

(760) 324-0400 68-600 Perez Rd., Cathedral City www.deserticecastle.com Desert Kids Directory • To Advertise Call (760) 333-6704

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After School Care...Re-Imagined We took an old concept and gave it a new twist!

FUN hands-on technology and science activities.

Our Mobile Robotics Lab picks up your child from school We provide homework time and assistance Robotics and engineering Computer programming LEGO Construction projects Film Making, special effects, and stop animation Video game design 1:12 staff to student ratio Grades K-5 Monday - Friday After school to 5:45 pm Sibling discounts.

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Competitive Robotics - Would your child like to compete...with robots? Call for information.

SMaRT Education SciTech Now at two locations: Palm Desert and Palm Springs Air Museum

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Red Cross Certified Private and Semi-private lessons for ages 6 months to Adult.

desert INDOOR SWIM LESSONS

Enjoy year round swimming lessons in an indoor heated pool • • • •

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No Wind!

No Sun Screen Needed!

No Bugs!

No Dust or Sand!

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Need a tutor?

• All Subjects • Pre-K-Adult • Math • Science • Reading • LD/ADD • Writing Skills • Study Skills • SAT/ACT Prep • Affordable Rates • Qualified Tutors • Summer Tutoring • Homeschool Tutoring/Assistance • Bilingual Tutors

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USTT teaches a wide range of Taekwondo and Hapkido techniques; for example, punches, blocks, kicks, close range personal and self-defense. We focus on the physical aspect of martial arts as well as the mental attitude of the student.

USTT Children’s Taekwondo Program is designed to help your child develop self-discipline, self-esteem, concentration, confidence, and respect that will be vital to succeed in life. The emphasis of USTT Children’s Taekwondo Program is to improve their mental and physical strength and coordination. Research shows that children who practice Martial Arts demonstrate great improvement in school work, self-discipline, self-esteem and behavior. Now is the best time to get your child started! · · · ·

Build confidence and Increase attention span Develop social skills and improvement in school performance Increase physical development Improve behavior and have a fun experience

USTT teens and adults programs are designed to bring out the very best in you. Teens and adult students are taught to set achievable goals and that hard work does have its rewards. Through Taekwondo, they become more confident and develop an attitude of self-reliance. This increase in confidence enables them to better cope with issues of peer pressure and make correct choices.

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Join Us For Our Fall Enrollment Night Friday, October 4th 3pm-6pm

$50 Off Membership New members only. Conditions apply. Expires 9/30/13.

Don’t miss our Halloween Party!

Friday, October 25th 2pm-6pm Millions of kids agree.

(760) 346-6307 73-760 Dinah Shore Dr. • Palm Desert, CA 92211 My Gym Palm Desert www.mygym.com Desert Kids Directory • To Advertise Call (760) 333-6704

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Family Events Calendar September September thru November – Apple Season begins!

U-pick & Bagged Apples available 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

(909) 797-3415 39400 Oak Glen Rd, Oak Glen, CA All September – Raspberries Picking at Snow-Line Orchard Snow-Line Orchard (909) 797-3415 39400 Oak Glen Rd, Oak Glen, CA Sat & Sun – Strawberries & Raspberries Picking Los Rios Rancho 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

39610 Oak Glen Rd., Yucaipa, CA (909) 797-1005 www.losriosrancho.com 1 Sunday – Miriam U. Hoover Discovery Center 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Visitors of all ages can also understand, and learn about the CoachellaValley region in this new 3600 square foot green-designed building that inspires the discovery of the four elements that comprise the desert sun, wind, water, and sand.

There is a fossil wall, sloth skeleton, full-scale mammoth illustration with an actual tusk, nighttime desert room,biofact drawers, hands-on activities and so much more!

For more information, visit www.LivingDesert.org

7 Saturday – Zoo Chill Days Chill out this summer at The Living Desert with free personal sized coolers - “zoolers” - filled with bottles of Aquafina water being given away to the first 200 adults who come to the park on the first Saturday of September (with paid admission). In addition, there will also be special frozen treats for humans and animals alike. Plus, free trackless train rides for kids from 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Mention the code word “Chill” in the café, grill or gift shop and receive 10% off your purchase.

For more information, visit www.LivingDesert.org 7 Saturday - Star Party Enjoy a beautiful night learning about the planets and stars. Star Party begins at sunset. Hosted by Astronomical Society of the Desert.

For more information or details go to their website at www.astrorx.org.

Telescopes and binoculars provided

by ASOD members. Sawmill Trail Parking Lot. www.facebook.com/ FriendsoftheDesert 7 Saturday – Old TownMusic Variety Show On the first Saturday of each month (from May to November), Riley’s at Los Rios Rancho puts on an old-time music variety show, just like those great old radio and t.v. shows of the 40s and 50s. There’s one difference —we throw in a hearty family-style

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2º Domingo es gratis Con el apoyo generoso de H.N. y Frances C. Berger Foundation, el museo se enorgullece en presentar 2° DOMINGO ES GRATIS. La entrada y todas las actividades son gratis. www.psmuseum.org 15 Sunday – Spice 101(KIDS) Savory Spice Shop Palm Desert Similar to our regular Spice 101, but with a little twist. In our tour we will focus on some of the spices that might be interesting to younger palates, introduce new ideas for adding fun to dishes, and cover a little history while we’re at it. No age limit – anybody with an interest in food/cooking who can participate in a ~30 minute tour is welcome!

There is no charge, but please RSVP so that we know you’re interested.

(760) 346-4372 73399 El Paseo #103, Palm Desert

15 & 22 Sunday - Nutcracker Show Auditions Wanted! Dancers, Actors and Gymnasts. Become a dance star in a holiday classic! December show at Annenberg Theater.

Auditions: FREE / Open to the Public.

Ages 4 years to professional adult.

Kids 4-9yr 4 p.m. / 10 - Adult 5 p.m.

Actors only at 6 p.m. Call to save spot. Auditons at Desert Dance Academy of Palm Springs 760.861.8782 www.desertdanceacademy.com 21 Saturday – Pumpkin Patch September 21st thru November 2nd Sept. 21–Oct. 3, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

FREE ADMISSION September 21st – OPENING DAY YOUTH MUSIC WEEKEND – Picnic Stage 22 Sunday – YOUTH MUSIC WEEKEND http://pumpkins.liveoakcanyon.com/ 28 Saturday – Free Entrance Days to National Parks National Public Lands Day. Enjoy free admission to all national parks today, including Joshua Tree National Park.Joshua Tree National Park Visitors Center. www.nps.gov/ findapark/feefreeparks.htm Scan for more events:

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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transforming education

TUTORING K-12 A DIFFERENT WAY TO LEARN Free Consultation Affordable Effective All Subjects Home School Support Certified Staff

760-325-8100

www.modellilearning.com

Academic Excellence with Character www.DesertADventistAcADemy.com

(760) 779-1799

Featuring Academic Associates Reading Program, an internationally acclaimed reading method.

Affordable Christian Education All Faiths Welcome Fully Accredited Small Class Sizes Caring, Certified Teachers Music & Sports Porgrams Before & After School Care

Now Offering: Transitional Kindergarten

One Location — Two Great Schools!

WHERE A LIFETIME OF LEARNING BEGINS! A Center for Teaching Christian Values

Infant, Toddler & Preschool Classes 3 months - 5 yrs.

License #’s 334806287 334815379

Boehm Child Development Center 74-200 Country Club Dr. Palm Desert

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Low child/teacher ratio Enrichment Programs (760) 346- 6829 boehmcdc@ boehmcc.org • www.boehmcc.org

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Your kids will be raving about our two in-ground foam ' pit systems! It’s a huge pool of softfoam blocks that kids love to jump into... ours is directly connected to our trampolines.

Have a high-school cheerleader wanting to learn a backhandspring for tryouts?

We have two full spring-floors and training mats galore!

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.

FALL SCHEDULE Co-Ed Classes: Toddler and Me,18 mos – 36 mos Fantastic Flippers Beginning Level, Age 3 – 4, Jr. PowerKids Age Based Classes, Ages 5 – 11, Tumbling & Trampoline Age Based Classes, Ages 5 – 18 Cheerleading Age Based Classes, Ages 5 and up Lil’ Dragons Karate Ages 5 - 11 Tricked Out Ages 12 - 18 Teen Tumbling for Cheerleaders Ages 12 - 18 Boys Classes Daring Dudes Age Based Classes, Ages 5 – 11 Kid’s Trick

Want to be a gymnast? We have all the Age Based Classes, Ages 5-11 best equipment to teach you vault, bars, beam and floor.

Girls Classes

PowerKids Intermediate Age Based Classes, Ages 5 – 11

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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

Scan to Learn About our School:

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.

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

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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.

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

Enrollment & Transfers Accepted from any Coachella Valley City or School. Attendancce is not Based on District Boundaries Desert Kids Directory • To Advertise Call (760) 333-6704

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Emmaus Counseling & Educational Center Centro Familiar de Asesoría Educativa Susan Elizabeth Lees, Psy. D.

• Solution-Focused Counseling • Psychological/Academic Evaluations Responding to Specific Questions

Director/Psychologist Directora/Psicóloga BBS CA # 3039

• Asesoría • Evaluación Psicológica y Académica • Terapia Educativa: Atención, Motivación, Conducta y Problemas de Aprendizaje.

• Low Academic Achievemement • Intensive Programs for Jump Start & Rapid Progress: Lindamood/Bell Programs for Reading, Math & Written Language

• Programas Intensivos para el Progreso más Rápido: Evaluaciones/ Reportes para Inmigración

(760) 574-4182 www.companionsontheway.net

Servicio en todo el Desierto

Face Painting • Balloon Twisting Tea Parties • 1st Birthdays Party Rentals Custom Cakes Invitations & Goody Bags

www.desertdreamparties.com LIKE us at www.facebook.com/desertdreamparties

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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Come meet Dr. Steve, Dr. Lauren and their friend Kermit!

Steven J Niethamer, D.M.D. Lauren Gutebnerg, D.D.S.

Pediatric Dentistry

New Location

490 So. Farrell Dr.,Ste C-101 7144 Airway Ave. Palm Springs, CA 92262 Yucca Valley, CA 92284 (760) 320-7621 (760) 365-4400

7th Annual Fall Family Festival Saturday, November 9th in Old Town La Quinta 10 am - 4 pm Festivities Include: h h h h h h h h

Car Seat Safety Checks Pony Rides & Petting Zoo For more Face Painting information call: Breastfeeding and Baby Care Areas & Support Entertainment Fun for the whole family! www.lqfallfamilyfestival.com

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CHILDREN CLASSES:

Ballet / Tap / Jazz / Hip Hop / Lyrical

Summer Camps & Birthday Parties!

1700 E. Tahquitz Canyon Palm Springs, CA 92262

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Shop at our New Store!

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

www.willowbrookridingclub.com

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The Desert’s 3-Day Kids’ October and Maternity 18-20 Consignment Event Sell - consign new & gently used newborn to preteen items Shop - clothing, baby gear, toys, furniture, and more!

Save - 40%-90% off Retail Price

72-680 Dinah Shore Drive, Palm Desert Costco Shopping Center

www.MonkeyInTheMiddleConsignmentEvent.com

L AW O F F I C E S O F

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

For Rent

760.363.5685 ‘Dunk a Hunk, Dunk a Punk, Dunk am Ump, Dunk a Teacher, Dunk a Preacher, Dunk a Creature”

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

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FREE TRIAL CLASS 760.343.1999

“DON’T BE JUST A CHEERLEADER, BE A LEADER THAT CHEERS” WWW.ACTIONALLSTARCHEER.COM

Ages 2 to Professional Adult

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Dance & Performing Arts Center

Acting • Ballet • Ballroom • Character • Contemporary Hip Hop • Jazz • Jumps & Turns • Modern • Partnering Musical Theater • Pilates • Pointe• Tango Tap • Voice • And More Performance at the Annenberg Theater in December

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Family Child Cares CATHEDRAL CITY

Palm desert

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 Anna Guilmette (760) 668-3405 License #: 334807784 Ages: 18mo - 14yrs 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

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

The Hawley House Daycare Carla Howley (310) 365-4821 License # 334841788 Ages: Infants to 5 years

Boutique Preschool & Kindergarten

LA QUINTA 123s & ABCs DayCare (760) 399-0375 License # 334840795 Ages: 1 year and up indio/ Coachella Froggy’s Tons of Fun Family Childcare (760) 265-5201 License # 334840294 Ages: Infants to 6 years Mendoza Family Day Care Terri Mendoza (760) 398-1884 License # 334817487 Ages: 6 weeks to 6 years

Marla Baum Director 1534 North Palm Canyon Drive

Uptown Palm Springs License #’s 334817217 334819251

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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 Desert Kids Directory • To Advertise Call (760) 333-6704

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Minutes from La Quinta (near the Polo Grounds)

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PARENT MOVIE MORNING

EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING AT 10:00 am

BABY’S NIGHT OUT

EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT AT 7:00 pm

Mary Pickford Cinemas 36850 Pickfair Street, Cathedral City Movie Line: (760) 328-7100 DIMMED LIGHTING • REDUCED VOLUME CHANGING FACILITIES IN THE AUDITORIUM

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