KIDS
san diego
North County
A Modern Family Magazine
m o nth N C K id o f the
Surfer of the Month
Griffin Teisher
Spring & Summer Camp Guide!
Jacksoner Schaff pg. 6
Business Spotlight: Great Wolf Lodge pg. 30
Pinterest Picks
Happy Earth Day!
April 2016
April 2016
editor’s letter
From me to YOU!
features
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appy April everyone! It is officially spring although we have been experiencing beautiful weather for weeks now… don’t you just love living here!? April also means that Spring and Summer Camps are just around the corner. We have a great guide to help you pick the best camp for your child in our Spring & Summer Camp Guide! We start out the month on a funny-note thanks to April Fools Day… so steer clear of fake dog “do-do” and be sure to check for saran wrap on the top of any and all bottles. Oh, and don’t forget about the standard sugar/ salt mix-up! If you make it through April 1st , you have two weeks before the dreaded April 15th tax filing deadline! I don’t know about you, but I think April 16th should be a national holiday, we’ll call it All-day Happy Hour Day (& the tab is on Uncle Sam of course)! On this Earth Day (April 22) be sure to reboot your inner tree-hugger and aim to make some more earth-conscious decisions for the rest of the year. For your entertainment this month, we’ve included some great features including Pinterest Picks: Happy Earth Day!, Celeb Tracker: Eco-friendly Stars, and A is for App: Eco-Friendly Apps. We also have tons of great local events listed on our Local Events Calendar. Our featured North County kids are some of the most talented we’ve spotlighted in the magazine yet. Check out our Skateboarder of the Month, Surfer of the Month, and North County Kid of the Month. As always, thank you for choosing North County Kids Magazine and shoot me an email with any suggestions or comments... that’s what I’m here for! Peace & Love & Spring Flowers,
Kate Schlicher kate@sdnorthcountykids.com
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Pinterest Picks: Happy Earth Day!
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Celeb Tracker: Eco-Friendly Celebs
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North County Kid of the Month: Jackson Schaffer
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Surfer of the Month: Griffin Teisher
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Spotted!
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Spring & Summer Camp Guide
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San Diego Zoo and Safari Park: Summer Camp Adventures Like No Other
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Skater of the Month: Jarek French
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Local Events Calendar
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Spotted!
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A is for App: Eco-Friendly
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Business Spotlight: Great Wolf Lodge
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Celeb Tracker
Earth Day Edition Check out which celebs are going green and are proud of it!
“We believe if you can make an amazing product without harming people or the planet, you should (and we do believe we can). We feel tremendous responsibility to this planet we call home. We are serious about being honest stewards of the natural environment and protectors of the (little) people.”
“The Kind Life is an interactive extension of my book, “The Kind Diet”, which is about living your healthiest and happiest life to the fullest, while taking care of mama Earth at the same time!”
Alicia Silverstone
“Motherhood is the big reason I started thinking more critically about the environment and global warming.”
Julia Roberts
Jessica Alba Founder of the Honest Company
“It’s time for polluters to stop bullying us. It’s time for moms to roar. Moms know about sustainable energy. After all, their love is an unending supply and it keeps kids healthy.”
“I’m on a mission to educate and inspire consumers around the globe to seek out more sustainable lifestyle choices that will ultimately play a part in the movement toward a world with zero waste.”
Will.i.am
Julianne Moore “When we designed and built our home, it was extremely important to us to find ways to make it more eco-friendly. While many of the environmentally minded aspects of our house began with its initial design, others are part of our daily routine.”
Gisele Bundchen
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“My idea came out of the desire to create green space in the community where I grew up, and when, to borrow a phrase from Joni Mitchell, I heard that somebody was going to take paradise and put up a parking lot I decided to buy paradise myself. We made a commitment to building a sustainable model for a golf course and we honor the land and the ecosystem that Mirimichi shares with nature.”
Justin Timberlake “I’m an optimist. I believe we’re ready as a generation to seize this opportunity to make profound environmental changes for the better. After all, what’s the alternative?”
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Hometown: Carlsbad, California Age: 9 Grade: 3rd School: Mission Estancia Hobbies: Reading, skateboarding & training my puppy Favorite food: Grandmas Yakisoba (She’s Japanese) Favorite thing about living in North County: The mountains, the beaches and the skate parks
Q&A We hear that you play several sports. Which ones are your favorites and why? I love lacrosse because I love the game and how the crowd cheers when you get the ball. It’s definitely an awesome sport. What qualities do you think create a good athlete? Why? Speed! My mom and dad always say you can’t teach speed … you either have it or you don’t. I guess I have it because they call me Flash! Having good sportsmanship also makes you a good athlete also. Do you ever get nervous before games? If so, what do you do to calm your nerves? I do get nervous, but I keep my eye on the prize and in this case it’s to win. I take a few breaths and enjoy the game.
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Other than sports, we hear that you have been modeling and dabbling in acting this year! What do you enjoy about modeling and acting? I like the cool clothes I get and I love making the photographers laugh on set. I get to have fun while they take pictures of me being silly. Do you see yourself continuing to model and act for a while? If so, do you have any specific publications or acting parts you are striving for? Not sure, I really love sports the most. If I continue I think I would like being on the Disney Channel; that would be cool. I would love to do something that makes people laugh. As far as magazines, my mom always says “Vogue,” but for me I would love to be in a skater or snowboarding magazine.
We also know that you are a selfless person and love helping others. Why do you think it’s important to help others and give back? It’s important to help others because I want everyone in the world to be happy. How can I be happy if my friend is sad? How can a human being walk past a person in need? I always want to help, it’s just who I am. What do you like and dislike about being one of four kids? It’s fun having a big family. I like being the oldest because I get to lead the way. Sometimes it gets loud in our house but I find a spot if I want to get away. It’s also cool to always have someone to play with. NCK
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Surfer of the Month
Griffin Teisher Grade: 12 School: La Costa Canyon Age: 18 Hometown: Encinitas Stance: Goofy Sponsors: Adelio Started Surfing: 2008 Starting Competing: 2010
Hobbies: Baseball and Snowboarding Favorite Surf Spot: Beacons and Cardiff Long board or short board: Short Board
Q&A
How has living in North County affected your surfing career? There are a lot of really good surfers in Encinitas especially at spots like Swamis and Seaside and they have pushed me to keep improving my surfing. Who are some local pros and companies that have helped you in your achievements? How? My dad taught me to surf with Trevor Christ. Trevorś son, Kooper (Darryl) and I were both learning to surf at the same time so he would push us to surf bigger waves and coach us on how to improve our surf. Adelio is giving me wetsuits so I am always warm during the winter. Any advice to other surfers out there looking to improve their skills? Go surfing as much as you can and spend as much time in the water as possible because the more time you spend in the ocean, the better you will get as a surfer.
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Career Highlights Getting sponsored for the first time Making A team at LCC all 4 years LCC team making final in the Sun Diego High School Showdown
What do you love the most about surfing? Why? Being able to travel to places I never would of thought of going without surfing. Have you ever had any shark run-ins? Other sea creatures? I saw a little reef shark in Fiji and I almost paddled to the boat right then even though they won’t do anything to me. Around home I haven’t seen any sharks but I see seals a lot and sometimes they are sketchy cause they follow you around while you are paddling. Where do you see yourself professionally in 5 years? Hopefully finishing college and looking to get a job. Who is your favorite pro-surfer? John John Florence.
Where is your go-to surf gear shop? Probably Hansen’s. What’s the biggest wave you’ve ever surfed? Probably 13-14 foot in Kauai. Has it been difficult to balance competitive surfing and playing high level baseball? Yes, I have actually missed a couple contests because I have had baseball games and its a bummer seeing my rankings go down, but besides that I can usually do both. As a baseball scholarship athlete at Cal State San Marcos do you think you will be able to compete in both baseball and surfing next year as a college student? I want to be able to do both. Baseball will be a priority next year but if I have enough free time I will definitely try to compete for the surf team. NCK
HOT PICS See what’s happening in North County!
The American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure will take place on April 9 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. ph oto c r edit Paul N esto r
Julie Hernandez, a Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside member, worked hard and won the San Diego Youth of the Year competition.
Congratulations to Daisy Rojas for being named the Mission X-Track Youth of the Year!
Get messy at the New Children’s Museum during Toddler Time Finger Painting! Sometimes little fingers make the best paintbrushes!
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SCuammp Gmuidee r Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego’s Ultimate Summer Camps June 13 – August 19 5-16 Six North County Locations (858) 866-0591 SDYouth.org Our Ultimate Summer Camps are a complete experience, as we offer activities such as arts & crafts, movies, computers, exciting & educational field trips and recreational activities. We also offer an Adventure Club for middle-schoolers.
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Boys and Girls Clubs of Oceanside Summer Camp Monday – Friday, June 8th – August 14th Ages 5-18 401 Country Club Lane, Oceanside, CA 92054 BGCOceanside.org Enjoy 10 filled weeks with over 40 exciting, age appropriate themes including Iron Chef, Fear Factor and Masterminds. Field trips include the Oceanside Harbor, Legoland and the San Diego Zoo to ensure your child has the best summer yet!
Carlsbad art Farm Twice Voted Most Awesome Camp for Kids in Southern California!
Full-day camps are one week, Monday-Friday
Nine one-week sessions to choose from starting June 13-August 8
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Open to students entering Grades 2-8 next fall
Art, animals, and nature on 10-acres of private woodland habitat in the heart of coastal Carlsbad. All instruction is outdoors.
Carlsbad Art Farm 5855 Sunny Creek Road, Carlsbad, CA 92010 • (760) 688-6147
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Carlsbad Art Farm June 13-August 12 Grades 2-8 5855 Sunny Creek Road, Carlsbad, CA 92010 (760) 688-6147 www.CarlsbadArtFarm.com Art Farm is a private outdoor visual arts and animal education day camp, now in it’s 11th year, located on 10-acres of private woodland habitat in coastal north county. Described as a “National park and zoo combined!”, Carlsbad Art Farm has twice been voted Most Awesome Camp for Kids in Southern California. Don’t miss out on this truly unique offering. Space is limited. Enroll online today!
CodeREV Tech Camps June 13 - Aug 12 ; Week-Long Tech Camps Ages - 6 - 14; separated by age 1010 Solana Dr., Del Mar (310) 450-4984 coderevkids.com/tech-camps CodeREV Tech Camps offer the ultimate tech camp experience. Kids create apps, websites, games, robots, 3D Digital Art, Minecraft Adventures through engineering and math, and more! Unique classes developed by leaders in Ed-Tech, taught by tech camp pros!
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San Diego Zoo Safari Park Summer Camp Held at UC San Diego, University of San Diego June 20- Aug 12 Ages 6-18 1-844-788-1858
www.iDTech.com This summer, encourage the awesome in your child! At iD Tech summer programs, students ages 6-18 can learn to code, design video games, mod Minecraft, model 3D characters, engineer robots, create websites, discover photography, print 3D models, and much more!
Nike Golf Camps in San Diego Camp dates throughout June, July and August Co-ed, ages 7-18 (varies by program and location) US Sports Camps Inc., 1010 B Street Suite 450, San Rafael, CA 94901 1-800-NIKE-CAMP www.USSportsCamps.com/golf Nike Golf Camps - Building Better Golf Swings Since 1994. Choose from several fantastic San Diego locations including our overnight camps at University of San Diego, and day camps at Torrey Pines Golf Course and St. Mark Golf Club. Register today and get better this summer!
June 27 - August 5 Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd, Escondido, CA 92027 (619) 718-3000 www.sdzsafaripark.org/summer-camp-2016 It’s not too early to start planning for summer. Explore the wonderful world of animals through camp adventures that include animal encounters, behind-the-scenes visits, bus rides, games, and edible food crafts!
Summer Golf Camps supported by Southern California PGA and TGA Premier Junior Golf Various options available beginning from the week of June 20th Ages 3 and up (varies depending on location) (909) 994.5263 scpga.com/juniorcamps Join the Southern California PGA, in partnership with TGA, for a summer of fun! We offer an unforgettable experience for your child by combining expert instruction, exciting activities and course play to keep them active all day.
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There are many types of summer camps for kids, but few will have campers interacting with rhinos and giraffes, meeting meerkats, or getting up close to cheetahs. Summer Camps at the Zoo and Safari Park are hands-on, join-in, be-a-part-of-it fun with options for kids of all ages. If your kids love animals, jump in and make your plans for a summer they’ll never forget!
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pring is in the air, but most parents’ minds are on summer—especially kids camps. These days there are many options to choose from, but few will have campers interacting with rare and exotic wildlife like the camps at both the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The enthusiastic staff at both sites know kids as well as they do animals, and the result is a variety of hands-on, join-in, be-apart-of-it fun for young kids, tweens, and teens.
for 2016, Photography Teen Adventures offers a chance to learn techniques and put them into practice snapping shots of our animals. For artists of all ages, the Zoo’s special summer programs let creativity run wild. Summer Art camp for grades 4 through adult features a different theme each week and includes individual instruction and amazing animal models. Little Artists in grades 1-3 grow their skills though guidance from a professional art teacher, with the help of close-up animal encounters.
Zoo Fun At the Zoo, the five-day adventures include tons of fun—animal encounters, behind-thescenes visits, bus rides, games, and crafts. Every day is action-packed with exploration. Cub Campers, ages 4 through 5, have fun discovering the different jobs at the Zoo and all the ways that animals play. Campers ages 5 through 13 explore the world of animals though a variety of five-day adventures. With two different themed programs available for each age level, kids can enjoy more than one week of fun! For those entering grades 8 through 12, the Epic Teen Adventures is challenging, fast-paced fun filled with animal encounters, behind-thescenes visits, and hands-on activities. New
Safari Park Adventures There may be many types of summer camps for kids, but few will have campers interacting with armadillos, making friends with meerkats, getting to know giraffes, and discovering African wonders the way the San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s will! Pre-K and Kindergarten campers will go on a journey inspired by some favorite animal stories and fairy tales. After teachers share a story, campers encounter different stars of the tales through exploring treks and up-close animal encounters. Crafts, games, songs, add to the fun-filled days. A special camp for ages 2 and 3 with their favorite adult, means the “littles” get to have fun while learning, too!
Full-day camps for grades 1 through 12 offer discovery in a range of topics. First and second graders move and groove like the animals in a program themed around animal locomotion. Grades three through five sift fact from fiction as they explore animal “unhuggables,” awesome animal oddities, and maybe even mythical creatures. Older campers get the inside scoop on animal care and conservation straight from the experts. Grades six through eight meet keepers and animal trainers to see what it takes to work with exotic animals and try their hand at wildlife research. Campers entering grades 9 through 12 will have a chance to join the team and ponder whether a zoo career is in their future by meeting and shadowing professionals in all areas of animal care and conservation. Summer camp at the Park and the Zoo offers a different, much richer experience than when visiting with family or school. Campers enjoy experiences most people never have, and it leaves a lasting impression. As one parent shared “This camp was an inspiration and really nurtured her deep love for wildlife and our natural world.”
For detailed information about summer camp options and to reserve space, visit the websites at sandiegozoo.org/content/ summer-camp and sdzsafaripark.org/education/summer-camp-2016 or call 619-718-3000. April 2016 | North County Kids
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Skater of the Month
Jarek French Q&A
Age: 9 Hometown: San Marcos Stance: Regular Started Skating at Age: 3 Started Competing at Age: 7 Favored Discipline: Skate vert, bowl, mini-ramp and street
Career Highlights CASL Street Contest 2nd Place 10 & Under CASL Street Contest Overall 2nd Place 8 & Under CASL Mini Ramp Contest 3rd Place 10 & Under
How has living in North County affected your skating career? There are a ton of talented skaters here in North County. I am very fortunate to get to skate with great skaters and at great skate parks.
What advice do you have for other kids thinking about learning how to skateboard? Never give up, have fun and be sure to wear your pads and helmet.
Who are some local pros and companies that have helped you in your achievements? McGills and Coolbeans are my go-to skate shops.
We hear that you have several other talents and hobbies, can you tell our readers about those? I love to surf, snowboard, play football and play the piano.
Where do you see yourself professionally in 5 years? Competing in a sponsored bracket and being a top sponsored amateur skateboarder.
How do you juggle your other interests and skateboarding? I try to skate every day for at least 2 hours and play piano for about 20 minutes per day. I play football at recess, surf on the weekends and snowboard when I can.
What’s your favorite after-school snack (skating fuel)? Oranges and Gatorade and sometimes tacos! Do you get nervous before every competition? If so, what do you nne Barratt photo by Joa do to relax and calm your nerves? I take deep breathes and focus on my game.
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Is there anything else you want to add? Skate hard, do your best, and never give up! afm
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Kids & Their Pets Brother and sister Ayla and Wyatt love relaxing after fun at the dog park with the family pups Mya and Piper.
Julia and her pup Fuzia are all smiles when they’re together!
Julian, 7, Sicily, 6, and Dagny, 4, show nothing but love to their dog Jasper at the Del Mar Dog Beach Surf Contest!
This San Diego babe found a lifelong best friend in the family’s golden retreiver.
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What’s Happening in North County April 1: Happy April Fool’s Day! The La Jolla Playhouse POP tour at the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum ALICE CHAN is a very funny comedy about breaking out of your comfort zone... and being yourself at the very same time. Ideal for students in grades 2-6 5-6pm San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum 320 North Broadway Escondido, 92025 (760) 233-7755 www.sdcdm.org April 1-3 Goodguys Meguiar’s 16th Del Mar Nations A colorful “Full Throttle Fun” hot rod & custom car automotive themed festival featuring
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over 2,500 hot rods, customs, classics, street rods, muscle cars & trick trucks through 1972 vintage. Friday-Saturday: 8am-5pm Sunday: 8am-3pm $6-20 Del Mar Fairgrounds 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, 92014 www.good-guys.com April 1-30 Whales: Giants of the Deep at the NAT Interactive, immersive, and featuring the latest in international cetacean research, Whales: Giants of the Deep is an experience that brings adults and children eye to eye with some of the world’s most elusive creatures. The exhibition’s unique blend of science,
storytelling, and innovative interactivity gives visitors the opportunity to discover more about the world of whales. Hours: Daily 10 AM to 5 PM Price: $11 - $19 San Diego Natural History Museum 1788 El Prado San Diego, CA 92101 Sdnhm.org Passport to The Pacific Summer Exhibit Featuring Turtle Lagoon Set a course for adventure! Explore the unique habitats that surround the Pacific Ocean and discover new animals through interactive travel-inspired exhibits. And journey to the new Turtle Lagoon and explore the world of Eastern Pacific green sea turtles! Opens at 10am $9-14
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Living Coast Discovery Center 1000 Gunpowder Point Drive Chula Vista, CA 91910 Thelivingcoast.org
Opening Day! San Diego Padres vs. LA Dodgers 4:05pm Petco Park Padres.com
April 2 Ironman 70.3 Oceanside The Ironman 70.3 California Oceanside is an amazing test of endurance includes a 1.2 mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride and a 13.1-mile run along the Ocean. Oceanside Beach Community Center 300 North The Strand Oceanside, 92054 www.ironmancalifornia.com April 2-3 Carlsbad 5000 The Carlsbad 5000 features a fast and fun seaside course where 16 world records have been set. Both rookie runners and serious speedsters alike enjoy running or walking in one of seven people’s races. Celebrate after your race with two free beers at the Pizza Port Beer Garden! At high noon, witness the elite athletes vie for a lucrative prize purse and a new world record. 7am-4pm $40 400 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, 92008 runrocknroll.competitor.com/carlsbad-5000 April 3 Family Drop-in Day at San Diego Museum of Art Families are invited to explore The Art of Music on the final day of the exhibition through activities designed for young people and adults to enjoy together. Create and construct your own instrument inspired by the works featured in the exhibition, go on a family-friendly, docentled tour of the galleries, and partake in fun gallery games! Enjoyable for people of all ages and skill levels, projects change each month. $0-$12, free after museum admission. The San Diego Museum of Art 1450 El Prado San Diego, 92101 Sdmart.org
April 5 John Leguizamo: Latin History for Dummies Class is in session with John Leguizamo’s new one-man show, LATIN HISTORY FOR DUMMIES, John delivers rapid-fire laughs in his biting and comic take on 500 years of Latin History spanning the Aztec and Incan Empires to World War II. Tackling the contributions of Latin people left out of the history books, John is the most uproariously real teacher you’ve ever had. Returning to the Playhouse with this new workshop, John shares his hilarious and satirical version of an often-overlooked part of history. 7:30PM $29 La Jolla Playhouse 2910 La Jolla Village Dr. La Jolla, 92037 Lajollaplayhouse.org April 9 American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure Hundreds of riders will flock to the Del Mar Fairgrounds to help support the 2.5 million people living with diabetes in San Diego, San Bernardino, Riverside and Imperial Counties. Participants can choose from various routes that wind them through the gorgeous coastline, including the one mile (kids ride), 15 mile, 29 mile, 62 mile and 100-mile rides. $30 through April 8 $35 Day of event Del Mar Fairgrounds 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar (619) 234-9897 x 7418 main.diabetes.org
KPBS Kids Workshop at San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum: Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Join San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum for the KPBS Kids Workshops featuring Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood workshop, which fosters discovery, cooperation, and friendship. Let’s work together to make new friends and leave a lasting art “print” on our community. Special visit by a costume character. Workshop times: 10:15am and 11:15am. San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum 320 North Broadway Escondido, 92025 (760) 233-7755 www.sdcdm.org Earth Day Festival Connect with nature and go green at this fun event with active outdoor play for the kiddos, live music, a plant sale, vendors and food for sale. Activities for children include planting, face painting, recycled art, hands-on worms, crafts, painting “Earth Day Rocks!,” games, and a fun-filled visit to the Children’s Garden. 10am-3pm Alta Vista Botanical Gardens (inside Brengle Terrace Park) 1270 Vale Terrace Drive Vista (760) 822-6824 www.altavistagardens.org April 9-10 ArtFest 2016 ArtFest at the Garden features some of the finest regional artists displaying their talents with the beautiful San Diego Botanic Garden as a back drop. Locally-owned Woody cars will also be on display from the San Diego Woodies Club (Saturday only) Live music Food and drinks will be available for purchase Free with paid admission or membership 9am-5pm San Diego Botanic Garden 230 Quail Gardens Drive Encinitas, 92024 (760) 436-3036 www.sdbgarden.org
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What’s Happening in North County 5th Annual Healthy Living Festival Learn more about eating healthier, finding a healthy weight, getting into healthy activities and keeping a healthier home. Listen to experts share new ideas about lifestyle changes that can help you prevent disease and lower stress. Take part in free medical testing and screening. Del Mar Fairgrounds 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, 92014 10am-6pm Sunday 10am-5pm www.healthylivingfestival.com
in the Catholic Church. The investigation uncovers a decades of cover-up at the highest levels of Boston’s religious, legal, and government establishment. Films made possible in part by the Carlsbad Library and Arts Foundation’s Robert H. Gartner Cultural Endowment Fund. 6pm Free Georgina Cole Library, Community Room 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008
Mountain Bike Skills Clinic Core MTB Fundamentals –2 day weekend-14 hrs, set curriculum to master and improve your bike skills. Learn solid foundation skills. ex: cornering, braking, slow speed, balance, body position, wheel lifts, variance of the skills, switch backs, basic drops, vision, and more 9am-4pm $500 Peñasquitos Creek Park 12141 Camino Del Sur San Diego, 92129 www.asingletrackmind.com/events/san-diegocore-fundamentals-2
Escondido Roots Series Presents Mexico San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum is excited to present the Escondido Roots Series as part of the Museum’s mission to celebrate and educate children and families about world cultures. Join us on April 16th for a free event celebrating Mexico. The event will feature cultural performances and activities that highlight the diverse traditions of Mexico. The afternoon will include storytelling, dance performances, and drum performances. Visitors can also experience all of the handson exhibits at SDCDM for FREE! 2-4pm San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum 320 North Broadway Escondido, 92025 (760) 233-7755 www.sdcdm.org
April 10 San Marcos Spring Festival On April 10, 2016, the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce is hosting it’s 24th annual street fair, the San Marcos Spring Festival. Expect up to 15,000 to 20,000 attendees throughout the day. Come out and meet and support your San Marcos neighbors and local businesses. 9am Free Via Vera Cruz, San Marcos, CA 92078 facebook.com/SanMarcosSpringFestival April 13 Carlsbad Film Series “Spotlight” Spotlight (2015, R, 128 min.) The Boston Globe opens the eyes of the world with the Spotlight team, of four reporters played by Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams and Live Schreiber as they dig into allegations of abuse
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Celebration of the Arts - DIY Fest Free food and fun for all ages! Featuring: Giant coloring book, dreamcatchers, succulents, friendship bracelets, bath salts, and much more! Musical performance by Blackbyrd (Beatles tribute duo) at 3:00 pm Free 1-4pm Vista Public Library 700 Eucalyptus Ave. Vista, 92084 April 16-18 Scholastic Surf High School State Championships Oceanside Harbor at the South Jetty 7am-4pm
Oceanside Harbor 1540 Harbor Drive, San Diego, 92054 April 17 30th Annual Avocado Festival A festival focusing on the agricultural heritage of Fallbrook. With over 450 vendors, an artisan walk, food courts, a community stage with local talent, kid’s activities and contests, live music in the beer and wine gardens, kid’s carnival and more! Free 9am-5pm Downtown Fallbrook Main Avenue, from Mission to Fallbrook Street Fallbrook, CA 92028 www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org/ events-v2/avocado-festival.html April 21-24 Del Mar National Horse Show Elegance, excitement, excellence—these are the hallmarks of the Del Mar National Horse Show, one of the oldest and most prestigious equestrian competitions in the Western U.S. The 2015 Del Mar National Horse Show was held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Arena and will return again in 2016 for another spectacular equestrian season. Prices vary Del Mar Fairgrounds 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, 92014 delmarnational.com/ April 22: Happy Earth Day! April 23-24 Encinitas Spring Street Fair Enjoy over 450 unique food, arts and crafts vendors plus three entertainment stages, children’s rides, Dog Zone, Kids Zone, Bike Valets, and a Beer Garden! Downtown Encinitas South Coast Highway, D Street to J Street 9am-5pm (760) 943-1950 www.encinitas101.com
April 28 Gaslamp Quarter Architectural Tour Opening a window to San Diego’s past, our Gaslamp Architectural Tour showcases the history of the Davis-Horton House built in 1850, as well as the history of the of the historic Gaslamp Quarter. The tour includes architecturally significant structures of the period from Old City Hall (1874) to the Romanesque style Keating Building (1890) to the Baroque Revival Louis Bank of Commerce (1888), along with fascinating stories of the people and characters that shaped the destiny of San Diego. Tour length is 90 minutes. Reservations are strongly suggested. Thursdays, 1pm-2:30pm Saturdays, 11am-12:30pm $20 adults; $15 seniors and active military; $10 students; free age 7 and under. Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House 410 Island Avenue, San Diego, 92101
Middle School State Surf Championships Sponsored by Scholastic Surf Series, South Jetty. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Additional date(s): Sunday, May 1, 2016, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oceanside Harbor 1540 Harbor Drive, San Diego, 92054 Project Tween STEAM STEAM themed projects geared to Tweens in grades 3-6. Come join this free event 1-2pm Poway Library
13137 County Hwy S4 Poway, 92064 (858) 513-2900 Dia de los Ninos/ Dia de los Libros Come and Join this free and open event! Dance performance by Ballet Folklórico Arcoiris Book distribution (each child in attendance will receive one free book while supplies last)Craft Station and free snacks and refreshments. 11-12:30pm Poway Library 13137 County Hwy S4 Poway, 92064 (858) 513-2900
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April 30 San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum’s Spring Gala Celebrating Brazil Join San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum for our annual Spring Gala on Saturday, April 30th from 5:00-9:00pm as we celebrate the culture and cuisine of Brazil. Your support will provide thousands of children and families hands-on science, art, and world culture experiences to bridge the gap in early childhood education, grow young minds and lifelong learners, and inspire the next generation of global citizens. The event will feature food stations featuring traditional Brazilian cuisine and beverages from local Brazilian restaurants, live Brazilian music and dance performances and a silent auction and raffle. Purchase your tickets at www.sdcdm. org today! 5-9pm San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum 320 North Broadway Escondido, 92025 (760) 233-7755 www.sdcdm.org
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HOT PICS See what’s happening in North County!
Connect with nature and go green at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens on April 9. photo by N ancy B Jones
The American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure will take place on April 9 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
Borrego Springs Club members are getting their 30 minutes of physical fitness activity with a beautiful backdrop!
Julie Hernandez, Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside member, won the San Diego Youth of the Year competition.
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Great Wolf Lodge has 12 properties throughout the US and 1 in Ontario but the one that just opened up in Garden Grove ( just 15 min from Disneyland) is a first for Southern California. In fact, it’s the first and only indoor waterpark in the state. With so fun packed into one place, your kids will be thanking you for weeks to come!
5 Things Your Kids Will Love About Great Wolf Lodge, SoCal The Waterpark
The massive 105,000 square foot indoor waterpark, exclusive to resort guests, is the centerpiece of Great Wolf Lodge. Imagine a multi level tree house with suspension bridges, slides and spray stations, a vertical plunge through a trapdoor into an enclosed tunnel, a surf simulator and a wave pool. The impressive space, kept at a tropical 84 degrees year round, also has kiddie slides and an enclosed children pool for younger kids as well as a heated outdoor pool surrounded by lounge chairs and next to a bar and grill.
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Main Street takes up the entire lower floor of the hotel and is dedicated to all kinds of games from an arcade (open 24/7) to glow in the dark mini golf, to bowling to an XD theatre. There is also has a creation station where kids can make their own stuffed animals that are electronically connected to screens around the hotel which lead them on an exciting treasure hunt.
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Explore the lodge with this adventurous game. In the MagiQuest store, your kids pick out their own personal magic wand, top it with extra powers, and set off on a quest. Younger kids will delight in following electronic clues on screens leading them to objects around the resort while older kids can stay busy for hours completing different levels in order to fight to defeat the Goblin King. Elise Edwards began her career writing, producing and reporting for CNN. She later served as the Supervising Producer of E! Networks, “The Daily 10” and has most recently, as the mother of two young children, has been freelance writing for websites and magazines as well as her own parenting blog, LuxeAngelesMom.com. Follow her on Twitter @luxeangelesmom
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