Kidsguide 2013 Fall Winter

A PUBLICATION OF LOCAL ACTIVITIES & RESOURCES TO MAKE FAMILY LIFE BETTER IN GREATER LONG BEACH & ORANGE COUNTY MORE ON THE WEB: KIDSGUIDEMAGAZINE.COM

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Dig Up History

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In Our Own Backyard.

It's Fun. It's Messy.

It's (don't tell 'em) Even Educational.

9 COOL WAYS to Bark up Your Family Tree

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tableofcontents Aquatics & Water Polo ��������������������������5 Archery ��������������������������������������������������6 Arts & Crafts �����������������������������������������7 Attractions ������������������������������������������10 Baseball & Softball �����������������������������14 Basketball �������������������������������������������14 Beauty & Etiquette ������������������������������15 Biking ��������������������������������������������������15 Bowling �����������������������������������������������15 Calendar ����������������������������������������������71 Camps �������������������������������������������������16 Cheerleading ���������������������������������������18 Child Care & Baby Sitting �������������������20 Clothing �����������������������������������������������21 Cooking �����������������������������������������������22 Dance ��������������������������������������������������22 Dentists & Orthodontists ��������������������61 Emergency & Family Services ������������25 Fencing ������������������������������������������������26 Fishing & Boating �������������������������������27 Football �����������������������������������������������28 Golf ������������������������������������������������������28 Gymnastics �����������������������������������������28 Health & Fitness ����������������������������������30 Horseback Riding �������������������������������32 Lacrosse ����������������������������������������������33 Languages ������������������������������������������34 Magic ��������������������������������������������������35 Martial Arts �����������������������������������������35 Misc. Sports ����������������������������������������68 Museums ��������������������������������������������36 Music ���������������������������������������������������38 Parent Education ��������������������������������41 Parties �������������������������������������������������42 Photography ����������������������������������������46 Play & Support Groups �����������������������47 Playgrounds ����������������������������������������47 Recreation Departments ��������������������49 Recreation & Parks �����������������������������50 School Directories ��������������������������� 51-55 Schools �����������������������������������������������51 Science & Technology ������������������������56 Skateboarding ������������������������������������58 Skating & Hockey �������������������������������59 Soccer �������������������������������������������������60 Special Needs �������������������������������������60 Teens ���������������������������������������������������62 Tennis ��������������������������������������������������62 Theater Arts ����������������������������������������63 Toys �����������������������������������������������������72 Track & Field ���������������������������������������64 Trains ��������������������������������������������������64 Tutoring & Academics ������������������������65 Volleyball ���������������������������������������������67 Volunteering ����������������������������������������67 Youth & Family Groups �����������������������68 Zoos �����������������������������������������������������70 2 • fall/winter 2013/14

publisher’s note Who’s up for a little time travel––a “History Hunt” in our own backyard? If you think your kids will say that’s boring, wait till you see what we’ve found to make local history come alive!

We’re talking panning for gold, churning butter, making adobe bricks and learning how cow poop changed our landscape (eeww!). History taken outside of the classroom, delivered by experts in their field, can be anything but boring. And we’re lucky enough to be surrounded by ranchos, missions and historic sites that tell stories right out of an Indiana Jones movie.

Your “HISTORY HUNT” is laid out on pages 3 and 4. It’s organized by area so you can squeeze as much fun into each destination as possible. A great starting point is “Becoming Los Angeles,” the new kid-friendly exhibit at the Natural History Museum, covering Southern California from Native Americans to present day.

The Hunt also includes doing some family tree sleuthing. We’ve got nine great suggestions to get your kids in touch with their roots (quirky relatives included).

There’s no shortage of quirky when it comes to local landmarks. Don’t miss the skinniest house in America, the world’s oldest McDonalds, Sunken City and Robber’s Cave––all on page 26.

WIN PRIZES: Register your kids for the History Hunt at kidsguidemagazine.com.

They’ll receive a snazzy magnifying glass, perfect for “hunting.” Plus, every month, we’ll email them a history challenge.

Each time they complete a challenge, they’ll be entered to win cool prizes–– tickets to the Discovery Science Center, Pretend City and Santa Ana Zoo––even a secret grand prize.

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You can bury those crusty memories of musty textbooks. The old way of teaching history is history.

Today’s educators are using swashbuckling stories, messy lessons and fascinating field trips to connect your kids with the past.

And you can join the fun!

We’ve tracked down the very best spots, right in our own backyard, where your kids can see their classroom history lessons come to life. Get ready to fire a cannon, squish together an adobe brick,

old stories illuminate just how much we have in common—with our ancestors and each other.

Most important, stepping into the past gives kids a chance to reflect on their own place in history and the legacy they’ll leave.

“It is always important for children to learn what happened in the past that brought us into the present,” said Will Kayne, captain of the RMS Queen Mary, “so that hopefully they’ll use that knowledge to lead us in a better direction in the future.”

Pull out your road map and join Kidsguide’s journey back in time.

Los Angeles

A natural place to start is the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles, which unveiled a brand-new permanent exhibit this summer called “Becoming Los Angeles.” Filled with artifacts from every corner of the county, the 14,000-squarefoot treasure trove takes you through centuries of city history, from Native Americans to now.

Expect eye-popping stories about Spanish explorers, bear fights, railroad barons, plagues of locusts, Hollywood shenanigans, Biblical floods and captains of industry.

“It’s interesting to see that choices people made such a long time ago are still such a part of our lives,” said Assistant Collections Manager Jonathan Gillett, who put years into perfecting the exhibit.

Designed with the younger set in mind, it’s anything but stodgy. Dioramas are low to the floor, text is easy to read, and there are plenty of things to touch, push and peer into. (Don’t miss

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churn a vat of butter, tend goats, sample the plums at a 96-year-old market and peer through the portals of the ship that helped win World War II. Go on a “History Hunt,” and you could even win a prize! (See page 2 for details.)

Blast from the Past

But there’s much more to gain than Kidsguide swag.

Studying history shows kids who we are and where we came from. It introduces them to role models and heroes, and helps them appreciate the hard work of past generations. Legends and lore help kids learn from others’ mistakes, showing the glow of good decision making. And lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

the “poop peep,” Gillett said, which gives an easyto-digest explanation of how cows helped spread grass seeds across the West.) Check nhm.org for hours and admission.

While you’re in L.A., excavate a little history on foot.

Print out self-guided walking tours and activities just for kids at laconservancy.org. Poke around Spring Street, explore City Hall, marvel at movie palaces along Broadway, cross historic L.A. River bridges and more. A kid-favorite is Union Station, the grand marble and travertine cavern that has welcomed millions of commuters (and film crews!) since 1939.

Right across the street is El Pueblo de Los Ange-

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les Historical Monument (elpueblo.lacity.org), where 44 families first set up a tiny farm town in 1781.

Meet up at the Old Plaza Firehouse for a guided tour to see the city’s first adobe home, centuriesold buildings, murals and fountains, and Olvera Street (calleolvera.com), where you can sample Mexican candy and shop for trinkets.

A quick walk up nearby Hill Street will take you to Old Chinatown (chinatownla.com), a bustling home for Chinese immigrants since 1870. Take a walking tour, toss good-luck pennies into the Seven Star Sacred Caverns and sample treats from sidewalk bakeries.

A few miles south, hold on for a bumpy, 50cent ride up Angel’s Flight Railway (angelsflight. org), a bright-orange funicular built in 1901 to carry rich folks up Bunker Hill. Stop for a city view and then ride back down to Grand Central Market (grandcentralmarket.com), a 1917 landmark packed with produce purveyors, old-fashioned butchers, bakeries, spice shops, and stalls selling every kind of food you can imagine.

Energy to spare? Cut through the lobby of the 90-year-old Millennium Biltmore Hotel, visit the (free!) Wells Fargo History Museum on Grand Avenue, or tiptoe through the 1926 Central Library building to check out its murals, statues and chandeliers.

From downtown, take a wild ride up California’s very first freeway, the Arroyo Seco Parkway, to Heritage Square Museum (heritagesquare.org) to walk through Victorian mansions from L.A.’s early days. Or dig even deeper into L.A. history—11,000 years, to be exact—at the classic La Brea Tar Pits (tarpits.org).

Hollywood/Griffith Park

Up in the hills, in 1896 Griffith J. Griffith donated just over 3,000 acres to the city to create “a place of recreation and rest for the masses.”

(That’s us!) Five times the size of New York’s Central Park, Griffith Park is now home to several historic treasures. Peer through the telescopes (for free!) at Griffith Observatory (griffithobs.org). Hike to the landmark Hollywood sign. Climb aboard vintage trains at Travel Town Museum (traveltown.org). And don’t miss a trip to Autry National Center (theautry. org), with kid-friendly exhibits, gold-panning and crafts, free admission days, and festivals focused on the American West.

Long Beach & South Bay

Like a platinum-blonde starlet, L.A. gets the attention, but there’s plenty to see outside city limits.

In the Long Beach area, visit not one but three holdouts from the rancho days, when the West was under Spanish rule and covered with cattle ranches.

Established in 1844, Rancho Los Cerritos (rancholoscerritos.org) still rounds up crowds for concerts, camps and workshops, where kids can fall/winter 2013/14 • 3

churn butter, try cattle roping and make Old West crafts. Stop in for a tour with a costumed docent, who will explain that the rancho days involved old-fashioned games, plenty of chores, nights on straw mattresses and cooking in outdoor ovens.

“Children love learning about all kinds of people and things,” said Meighan Maguire, Ph.D., head of educational programs. “We love to share stories about the past so they can understand more about life long ago (but also) about life today, in our modern, bustling city.”

Across town at Rancho Los Alamitos, you can tour the ranch house, gardens and

“Kids love to run up and down the ship,” said President Jonathan Williams. “It’s a great place to wear them out and have a good day.”

Around the peninsula, head to Point Fermin Lighthouse Historic Site and Museum, built in 1874, where anyone 40 inches or taller can climb the tower most afternoons (check pointferminlighthouse.org for hours). Little ones can try on lighthouse keepers’ uniforms, fiddle with old-fashioned toys, and head home with a sticker that reads, “I’m a keeper!”

From there, head up the 110 to the Lomita Railroad Museum (lomita-rr.org), where your kids can climb on a 1902 engine and a 1910 caboose and peruse other artifacts from the railroad era.

Bark Up Your Own Family Tree

Dig in to your own family history with these kid-friendly activities • Dust off old family albums and giggle at baby photos.

• Cook up Grandma’s specialties, or compile a family recipe book.

• Find a Family History Center staffed with volunteers from LDS church at familysearch.org.

• Write letters to faraway relatives, or interview grandparents.

• Do some sleuthing at the library, with free access to newspapers, Census data, and databases like familysearch.org, ancestry. com, fold3.com and HeritageQuest.

• Introduce little kids to genealogy by reading “Fancy Nancy’s My Family History.”

• Read books about your family’s culture, hometown or major events.

• Sketch a family tree, or start one at MyHeritage.com or 1000memories.com.

• Visit the historical museum in your own hometown—most cities have one.

barns (with resident animals), or stop in for frequent family events (rancholosalamitos.org). Up the freeway, the Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum (dominguezrancho.org) in Compton hosts tours, ice cream socials and harrowing reenactments of the Battle of Dominguez Hill.

From the ranchos, head out to sea to the Queen Mary (queenmary.com) and let your kids loose on a 1,019-foot-long history lesson. Twice the size of the Titanic, the luxury liner was built to carry celebrities and socialites, but she was called to duty in 1939, transporting thousands of troops under her new moniker, “The Grey Ghost.”

“Sir Winston Churchill said we were able to win World War II in the amount of time that we did because of the performance of this ship,” said Captain Kayne.

Head west to San Pedro to tour the USS Iowa (pacificbattleship.com), a 45,000-ton behemoth that served through three wars and 50 years.

Take a photo with the 16-inch guns, check out the enlisted berthing, and see the captain’s cabin, where President Franklin D. Roosevelt spent 15 days bunking with the ship’s mascot, Victory the dog.

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Continue east to the Banning Residence Museum in Wilmington (thebanningmuseum.org), where entrepreneur and “Father of the Port of Los Angeles” Phineas Banning built his 23-room Victorian mansion in 1864. Sprucing up for its 150th anniversary next year, the site offers tours and family events, including a Victorian Christmas party (you’re invited!).

Whittier/San Gabriel Valley

A stagecoach ride east of Los Angeles, you’ll find the sun-dried mud-brick abode of Pio de Jesus Pico IV. Born to a poor family at San Gabriel Mission in 1801, Pio Pico transformed himself into a wealthy cattle baron and two-time governor of Mexican California. His “El Ranchito” is now open for tours on weekends. Pick up a Junior Ranger Adventure Guide for a kids’ scavenger hunt, and watch for special programs year-round (piopico.org).

Down the 605, you’ll find Pico’s gravestone at El Campo Santa, one of our area’s oldest pioneer cemeteries (more cemeteries on page 35). It’s part of the six-acre Homestead Museum, where you can also tour the 1870s Workman House and the 1920s mansion La Casa Nueva, once home to prominent families.

“Kids sometimes have a hard time wrapping their

minds around the fact that they’re visiting people’s homes and these people don’t live there any more, and this is their stuff,” laughs Director of Public Programs Alexandra Rasic. “But they feel a connection with the past and make comparisons between then and now.” Check homesteadmuseum.org for living history tours, festivals and workshops.

Orange County

So your kids think cleaning their room is a pain?

Try serving as a 10-year-old cabin boy on a threeyear voyage around the tip of South America. With tours of the brig Pilgrim, docents at the Ocean Institute (ocean-institute.org) will take your kids back to the pre-Civil War days, when Dana Point was a center for trade.

“If a kid wanted to have an adventure back then, they’d jump on a sailing ship and visit a place on Earth they’d never even read about,” said Howard Schutter, director of the Maritime Department.

On Sunday tours, costumed docents explain every part of the wooden tall ship, from the mast to the cannons to the sleeping quarters. Watch for cruises, festivals and camps throughout the year.

Five miles uphill, see Mission San Juan Capistrano (missionsjc.com), the seventh in Father Junipero Serra’s string of California outposts. Founded in 1776 to expand Spain’s territory and spread Christianity to the natives, the historic hamlet now offers free kids’ audio tours that explain how that plan turned out. Look for curiosity carts, adobe brick-making, gold panning, koi fish feeding and family overnighters.

Dig deeper into the county’s early days at Heritage Hill Historical Park (ocparks.com/historic/heritage), where you can take free tours of the 1863 Serrano Adobe, El Toro’s first church and grammar school, and a fully restored ranch house.

Or head to Heritage Museum of Orange County (heritagemuseumoc.org) for tours of the 1890s Kellogg home and gardens, a peek at a working blacksmith shop and a look at the last remaining bits of Gospel Swamp.

Dig up the mother lode of county history at the interpretive center at the Old Orange County Courthouse in Santa Ana, a 1901 landmark fully restored to look just the way it did a century ago (ocparks.com/historic/oldcourt).

Or drop in at the 1908 home of George B. Key (ocparks.com/historic/george), who served as superintendent of the 110-acre Southern California Semi-Tropical Fruit Company Ranch before planting his own grove full of the fruit that gave the county its name.

As they breathe in the orange blossoms, take in the view from Mount Hollywood or gaze out to sea from the tip of Dana Point, your kids might very well see a new perspective.

“We want children to understand that our area’s history is part of their own past and they’re going to be the ones running things,” said Michael Sanborn, director of The Banning Museum.

“They need to know why Southern California is so special.” lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

aquatics & water polo Swim instruction, teams and recreational swimming; plus water polo classes, clubs and camps.

• Alpert JCC Swim Instruction and Water Polo 3801 East Willow St., Long Beach (562) 426-7601, Ext. 1035 www.alpertjcc.org Swim Instruction - Group and private lessons in a heated junior Olympic-sized pool. Beginner and advanced swim teams are also offered.

Water Polo - Enjoy the JCC’s Junior Olympic pool while learning the basics of ball-handling and shooting. Improve swim skills, work on treading water and strokes specific for water polo. For ages 5-8 and 9-12; all levels welcome. See ad on page 17.

American Red Cross Greater Long Beach (562) 595-6341 Orange County (714) 481-5300 www.redcrosslb.org, www.oc-redcross.org Classes (5+) include water and small craft safety, first aid and CPR, plus referrals to Red Cross-certified swim programs and instructors.

• Australian Swim Schools 855-SWIM2DAY (794-6232) www.australianswimschool.com A year-round approach to teaching the latest techniques combined with the Aussie philosophy of fun will instill a life-long love of the water for any swimmer (3 mos-adult) and ability level. Up-to-date on current child development trends, the staff helps your children

build confidence in aquatic skills, and lays a secure foundation for water safety and personal fitness. Indoor pools are located in Anaheim, Fountain Valley, Santa Ana and Tarzana. See ad on page 6.

Boys and Girls Club Year-round recreational swimming is available at the Long Beach Wallace/Petrolane branch. See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.

• Deep Blue Swim School 11-39th Place, Long Beach (562) 434-1644 www.deepbluelongbeach.com Deep Blue Swim School offers private, semi-private, parent and me swim lessons, pre-competitive swim team, snorkeling clinics, and scuba for kids year round in their 92 degree indoor and ozone-filtrated pool. Lessons are offered to all ages and focus on fun and safety in and around the water. Their Six Step Swim Program is based on the back floating method in which all students are first taught breath control,

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floating and rolling. Call to arrange your free 20-minute private lesson. See ad on page 5.

Provides information on local clubs (3+), plus additional resources.

Diving Diving instruction: McCormick Divers - (714) 8465731, www.mccormickdivers.com. PDA USA Academy - 15064 Shoemaker Ave., Santa Fe Springs, (562) 229-1927, www.pdausa.net. USA Diving - Resources to find diving teams, coaches and events, (317) 2375252, www.usadiving.org.

USA Water Polo (714) 500-5445 www.usawaterpolo.org Provides information on local clubs, clinics, camps and tournaments for boys and girls (7+).

• International Water Polo Club (949) 428-7576 www.internationalwaterpoloclub.com Both competitive and non-competitive programs, serving all communities, offered for kids as young as 3, and youth in the following age divisions: 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U, 20U, as well as adults. Kids get used to the water, strengthen their swimming skills, and are taught the basic fundamentals of water polo in a fun, safe setting. For older kids and teens, there are gender- and age-grouped programs, from the swimming novice to the experienced water polo player. Camps, clinics and swimming lessons are also offered. Their newest programs, Splashball (3-9) and Aquaball (1014) are offered Monday - Friday, 6:15-7:30 p.m., and are lots of fun for just $100 per month. They will soon offer free weekend waterball leagues. Discounts and payment plans may be available; check their website for specials. Olympic facility of USA Water Polo, Joint Forces Training Base Pool, 11200 Lexington Drive, Los Alamitos. Mention “Kidsguide” and your first try-out is free! Also see “Camps.” See ad on page 7.

Recreation Departments and Colleges • Cypress College, Kids’ College - Water polo program for beginning and intermediate players, plus year-round water polo at the Fullerton centers. (714) 808-4909. www.sce.edu/kids

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• Watersafe Swim School - Seal Beach 1 (855) WSS-SWIM www.watersafe.com Indoor pool heated to 92 degrees, open year-round offering certified, expert instruction for ages 2 months to adult. Emphasis is placed on self-reliance through the turn and back float survival method. Students progress easily into freestyle and other competitive strokes. Call for additional information on private and group lessons, and novice swim team. Cypress, 6021 Orange Ave.; Huntington Beach, 8141 Atlanta Ave.; Santa Ana, 11782 Simon Ranch Road (also serves Irvine and Tustin Hills); Seal Beach, 345 10th St.; and Yorba Linda, 16971 Imperial Highway. See ad on page 7.

YMCA Bellflower, Downey, Fullerton, Lakewood, Long Beach (Los Altos and Fairfield) Mission Viejo, Newport-Mesa and Santa Ana branches offer year-round swim instruction (3 mos+). Additional programs include: Downey, Splashball (5-9) and swim team; Fullerton and Santa Ana, swim teams (5+); Long Beach - Los Altos and Fairfield, water polo, swim team and pool rental; Newport-Mesa, Splashball (5-13) swim team (4-16), junior guard (8-15) and stroke development (8-13); and Weingart-Lakewood, swim teams. See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.

• Lakewood Recreation and Community Services Swim instruction (4+), parent/child (6 mos-7 yrs) and recreational swimming. Pool rental available. (562) 8669771, Ext. 2408. www.lakewoodcity.org/recreation

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• Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine - Beginning to intermediate swim instruction (3+); yearround. Specialty programs include: parent and child, (9 mos-3 yrs), diving (7-18), private/semi-private lessons, recreational swimming and water exercise classes. King Pool, (562) 570-1718; and Silverado Pool, (562) 570-1721. www.longbeach.gov

Clubs, lessons and ranges.

Most city recreation departments offer aquatics programs for all ages and levels. See “Recreation Departments” for contact information.

Southern California Swim Teams (800) 682-0135 www.socalswim.org Southern California Swimming (SCS) oversees city and community club teams. Swimmers (4+) are grouped according to age and ability for year-round, weekday workouts and weekend competitions, culminating in the Junior Olympic Championships. Monthly club dues apply. Visit the website for local team information.

U.S. Synchronized Swimming (317) 237-5700 www.usasynchro.org

Archery Ranges The following private ranges offer instruction (5+), tournaments, league activities, target practice and private lessons. Camps may be offered. Party packages available. Archery Outpost, 10714 Reagan St., Ste. B, Los Alamitos, (562) 598-3444, www. archeryoutpost.net; Hi-Tech Archery, 1912 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, (714) 449-9744, www. htarchery.com; and Orange County Archery, 18792 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley, (714) 965-1125, www.orangecountyarchery.com.

• El Dorado Regional Park Archery Range 7500 E. Spring St. (562) 570-3148 www.longbeach.gov/park Get pointers to improve skills and consistent shooting technique. Groups of five or more, call (562) 6889666. Equipment provided. Saturday classes include, advanced, 9 a.m.; intermediate, 10 a.m.; and beginner, 11 a.m. Safety class required. Vehicle entry fees, Monday - Thursday, $5; Friday, $6; Saturday and Sunday, $7; and holidays, $8. lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

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• Gryphon Fitness Studio 971 Via Rodeo, Placentia 92870 (714) 519-1343 www.GryphonFitnessStudio.com Archery teaches focus, concentration and coordination. Gryphon Fitness offers beginning archery classes for kids 8 and older. Students will learn about the history and equipment in archery and safe shooting skills. During the course, students will try several styles of archery tournaments and play fun games. Email: info@GryphonFencing.com. See ad on page 27.

U.S.A. Archery (719) 866-4576 www.usaarcheryjoad.org

The national governing body for archery coordinates the Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) program, which gives youth (8-18) the opportunity to compete in regional and national competitions.

Free referrals to local archery clubs, tournaments and camps.

arts&crafts Arts and crafts instruction, workshops, classes and camps. Also see: “Museums.”

Boys and Girls Club Arts and crafts are offered at most branches (5-17). See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.

Ceramics Studios Party packages are usually offered as well as discounted studio sessions.

Art Waves - 18910 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley.

(714) 965-0669.

Clay on First - 406 E. 1st. St., Long Beach. (562) 495-4362. www.clayonfirst.com Color Me Mine - Locations: Brea, (714) 671-2808; Costa Mesa, (714) 241-8072; Long Beach, (562)

Year-Round Aquatics Fun with International Water Polo Club!

Boys & Girls • All Skills • Ages 3 & Up • Programs for Elementary, Middle, High School, College & Adult Athletes

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• Children have fun in the water.

• Kids of all abilities, areas and backgrounds play.

• Encourages safety in and around water.

• Promotes fitness, teamwork and confidence.

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• Provides a positive atmosphere that encourages learning and fun.

Camps, Clinics & Teams • Groups are divided by gender and age.

• Program for beginners and intermediates to learn the basics.

• Club & Travel Teams for the committed athlete.

• Fun, friendly, competitive games & tournaments.

• Mention “Kidsguide” and your first class is free!

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SPLASHBALL Ages 3-9

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Olympic Facility of USA Water Polo, Joint Forces Training Base Pool, 11200 Lexington Dr., Los Alamitos internationalwaterpoloclub.com • interwpc@gmail.com • Call or Text: Cell (949) 533-5216, Office (949) 428-7576 lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

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The Long Beach Depot for Creative Reuse - Free meetup on Saturdays, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., where kids make things from recycled items (8+). 320 Elm Ave., Long Beach. (562) 437-9999. www.thelongbeachdepot.org • Long Beach Museum of Art See listing on page 36; ad on this page.

• Museum of Latin American Art 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach (562) 437-1689 www.molaa.org Join a museum educator for a short tour of the galleries followed by an art workshop. Second Thursday of each month, 4-5:30 p.m. Free admission, all ages.

RSVP requested: (562) 437-1689. See ad on page 37.

433-4177; Mission Viejo, (949) 367-9757; Tustin, (714) 505-3975; and Whittier (562) 789-5600. www.colormemine.com Hidden Talents Ceramics Studio - 16917 Algonquin St., Ste. E, Huntington Beach. (714) 8406833. www.hiddentalentsceramicstudio.com Paint ‘N’ Glaze - 3960 Studebaker Road, Long Beach. (562) 421-8000. www.paintnglaze.com Craft Instruction Build-A-Bear - Kids create an animal or doll, then add clothes and accessories. Anaheim, Downtown Disney, (714) 776-5980; Mission Viejo, the Shops in Mission Viejo, (949) 347-6992; and Torrance, Del Amo Fashion Center, (310) 921-2327. www. buildabear.com Home Depot - Free workshops for kids (5-12) offered at all locations the first Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. - noon. Parent participation required. (800) 553-3199. www.workshops.homedepot.com Lowe’s - Free Build and Grow kids’ (5-12) clinics offered second and fourth weekends. Parent participation required. Free. Visit www.lowesbuildandgrow. com for clinic locations, upcoming projects and online registration. (800) 44-LOWES. Michaels - Kids explore their creativity while parents shop. $2. Saturdays, 10-11:30 a.m., sessions start every half hour. Available at all locations. www. michaels.com/kidsclub Piecemakers Country Store - Sewing, knitting, and fiber arts and crafts. 1720 Adams Ave., Costa Mesa.

(714) 641-3112. www.piecemakers.com RideMakerz - Make a model car. Downtown Disney, 1540 S. Disneyland Drive, Ste. 103, Anaheim. (714) 776-0216. www.ridemakerz.com

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• Pacific Conservatory, Music & Arts Education Costa Mesa and Orange (714) 545-1217 www.pacificconservatory.com KinderARTS is a two-hour integrated visual and performing arts program for 3-5 year olds. Children are introduced to music, art and drama through musical instruments, singing, dancing, fairytale theatre with costumes and props, poetry, storytelling, art history, appreciation and the creation of projects using techniques of the Masters.

Five-year curriculum covers all the major artistic periods. Drop-off program with Parent Share Days. Call today to schedule your complimentary class. See “Camps” listing for art classes during school vacations. Locations: 151 Kalmus, G-1, Costa Mesa, 92626; and 1311 E. Katella Ave., Orange, 92867. Formerly Pacific School of Music and the Arts. See ad on page 63.

Recreation Departments and Colleges Cerritos College - Drawing and Painting (grades 1-6), Cartooning and Comic Book Art (grades 4-12), and Oil Painting (16+). (562) 467-5050. www.cerritoscommunityed.com • Cypress College, Kids’ College - Wonderful Arts and Crafts, Draw and Paint Animals, Cartoon Drawing, Drawing and Sketching (5+), Creating Small Sculptures (6+), Mosaic Masterpieces (8+), Intro to Origami, Money Origami, Drawing and Painting, Watercolors, Fun with Clay, Photography (7+), Art Experiences for Children, Basic Clothing Construction (grades 8-12) and Fashion Illustration (12+). Centers in Anaheim, Cypress and Fullerton. (714) 808-4909. www.sce.edu/kids

Sewing and Knitting Instruction All Brands Sewing Center - Beginner to advanced classes and clinics (8-16). Locations in Buena Park, Foothill Ranch, Garden Grove, Irvine and Mission Viejo. (714) 636-1322. www.ocsewing.com Angel Threads Sewing School - Sewing classes (7+).

Small group workshops are also available. Newport Beach. (949) 548-6070. www.ocsewingclass.com Fashion Camp OC - Kids (7+) classes include Sewing 101, Accessories, Creating Fashion, Sketching Workshop and Styling. 2477 Park Ave., Tustin. (949) 478-0846. www.fashioncampoc.com Sew Vac Ltd. - Classes and clubs for beginning to advanced sewers, plus summer camps. 1762 Clark Ave., Long Beach. (562) 498-6684. www. sewvacltd.com Stitches in Time - Kids knitting and crocheting classes for all ages, Wednesdays, 2:30-4 p.m. and Saturdays, 10-11:30 a.m.; $5 per person, plus materials.

16525 Bellflower Blvd., Bellflower. (562) 804-9341. www.stitchesintimeyarn.com Studio Art Instruction Art House - Classes in drawing and painting (5-18).

1380 S. Harbor Blvd., La Habra, (714) 870-7119; and 34085 PCH, Ste. 104, Dana Point, (949) 3502285. www.thearthousefullerton.com Art Smart Studio - Monthly classes (5+) in painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, watercolors and mosaics. 3823 E. 7th St., Long Beach. (562) 439-4777. www.artsmartstudioforkids.com Art Steps - Drawing and painting in multi-medias.

18212 Imperial Highway, Yorba Linda; and 24000 Alicia Pkwy., # 31, Mission Viejo. (714) 524-2248, (949) 454-9555. www.artstepsclasses.com Art Waves - Weekly classes and occasional dropin studio. 18910 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley.

(714) 965-0669.

Artist Factory - Painting, sculpture, collage and more (4+). 1330 Gladys, Long Beach. (310) 420-0774. www.artistfactory.org Averyboo Arts - Painting, drawing, mixed media, watercolor and open studio (2-12). 3908 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach. (562) 912-4800. www.averyboo.com

• Lakewood Recreation and Community Services Creative Clay (5-12), Knitting, Crocheting and a variety of one- or two-day craft workshops, $12-48.

(562) 866-9771, Ext. 2408. www.lakewoodcity.org

California Arts Center at OCSA - Painting, drawing and sculpture (grades 4-9), and ceramics (13+).

1010 N. Main St., Santa Ana. (714) 560-0900, Ext. 5630. www.ocsarts.net/communityclasses

• Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine - Holiday Arts, Crafts and Gifts (2-6); Little Picassos (46); Paint and Play Time (2-4); Pee Wee Art (2-5); and Beginning Art (6-9). Many Long Beach parks offer arts and crafts on a drop-in basis with supervised recreation programing during after-school hours. (562) 570-3100. www.longbeach.gov/parks

Chuck Jones Center for Creativity - Drop-In and Draw Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. 3321 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa. (949) 660-7793. www.chuckjonescenter.org

Most city recreation departments offer arts and crafts classes. See “Recreation Departments” for contact information.

Fibo Kids Art Academy - Drawing and painting classes (grades pre-K-12). Locations in Brea and Yorba Linda. (714) 579-1929. www.fiboart.com

Color My World Art Studio - Drawing and mixed media. 11960 Artesia Blvd., #101, Artesia. (562) 2194566. www.colormyworld.me

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Inspyr Arts - Fine arts drawing and painting studio (5+).

School-break camps also offered. 3910 E. 4th St., Long Beach. (562) 342-6172. www.inspyrarts.com

rides and attractions including the “Drop Zone,” a 50-foot free fall tower. You’ll also find a live interactive children’s theater, a petting farm, a 25-foot climbing wall, an arcade, a Thomas the Tank Engine™ and Friends play area, great food and much more. What a great place to have a company picnic, birthday party or team party! The price is right too.

All-day unlimited rides: adults or children, $14.95; seniors (55 and over), $9.95. AAA discount available for up to six regular-price admissions per card. Free parking. See discount coupon on page on page 69.

Irvine Art & Music - Young Artists Series (4-8) and Fine Art classes (8+). 15315 Culver Drive, #150, Irvine. (949) 559-3069. www.irvineartandmusic.com

Aquariums Also see “Science and Technology” for a listing of educational aquarium programs.

Irvine Fine Arts Center - Classes and workshops (3+) include drawing, painting, ceramics, culinary and mixed media. School-vacation camps are also offered. 1432 Yale Ave., Irvine. (949) 724-6880. www. irvinefinearts.org

• Aquarium of the Pacific (562) 590-3100 More than 11,000 ocean animals are featured in three main galleries with 19 major habitats and 32 focus exhibits including over 500 different species.

Exhibits include Shark Lagoon, with sharks and ray touch tanks; the Lorikeet Forest aviary; the “Whales: Voices in the Sea,” kiosk; Ocean Science Center, featuring NOAA’s “Science on a Sphere®”; the June Keyes Penguin Habitat; and the new Wonders of the Deep gallery and Ocean Exploration Hub. Educational programs also available (see “Science and Technology”) as well as annual events (see “Calendar”).

Admission: adults, $25.95; kids (3-11), $14.95; seniors (62+), $22.95. 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach. www.aquariumofthepacific.org. See ad on page 13; coupon on page 69.

Fullerton Museum Center - Art programs and workshops for kids, year round. (714) 738-6545. 301 N. Pomona Ave., Fullerton. www.cityoffullerton.com

(562) 864-7706 www.golfnstuff.com

10555 E. Firestone Blvd., Norwalk

Field Trips!

Birthday & Team Parties Free Incentive program for schools and doctors’ offices.

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Huntington Beach Art Center - Classes and workshops (2+) in drawing, painting, dance and more; one-day to eight-week sessions. (714) 374-1650. 538 Main St., Huntington Beach. www.huntingtonbeachartcenter.org

Jammin’ Music and Arts - Drawing and painting classes (8+). 4228 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach. (562) 490-0222. www.jamminmusic-lb.com

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Muckenthaler Cultural Center - A variety of kids’ and family art classes and workshops are offered year round. (714) 738-6595. 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton. www.TheMuck.org

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Pacific Studio of Art - Drawing and painting (8+).

1122 Lake St., Huntington Beach. (714) 960-2856.

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The Art Studio - Painting, drawing, cartooning, sculpting and mixed media. (7+). 6450 Westminster Blvd., Westminster. (714) 458-2800. www.theartstudio.us The Drawing Board - Drawing, painting and sculpting (2+), plus process painting workshops and outreach.

4945-C Yorba Ranch Road, Yorba Linda. (714) 6937156. www.thedrawingboard.info Many museums offer art classes for kids and teens that may include drawing, painting, cartooning, sculpture and other mixed media. See “Museums” for details and contact information.

YMCA Laguna Niguel (3-15) offer classes. See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.

attractions

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (310) 548-7562 Thirty-five saltwater tanks and touch tanks, plus discovery labs and an Aquatic Nursery with baby sea animals. Family and kids’ classes, workshops, walks, grunion runs, youth docents and other educational programs are available. Suggested admission donation: $1-5. 3720 Stephen White Drive, San Pedro. www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org Roundhouse Aquarium (310) 379-8117 Touch tanks, sea horses, shark and eel tanks, and kids activities. Classes, camps and parties also offered. $2 per person; $5 per family. Manhattan Beach Pier. www.roundhouseaquarium.org Santa Monica Pier Aquarium (310) 393-6149 Exhibits more than 100 species, featuring touch tanks with tide pool animals, plus year-round field trip programs, kids’ classes, party packages and special themed event days. Adults, $3-5; and kids (12 and under), free. 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica. www.healthebay.org/smpa

Attractions and theme parks for all ages throughout Southern California. Also see: “Museums,” “Science and Technology” and “Zoos.”

Sea Life Aquarium at Legoland (760) 918-5346 An interactive aquarium geared for kids (2-12) features play zones, hands-on touch pools, fun facts and quiz trails, as well as sea horses, stingrays and sharks. One Legoland Drive, Carlsbad. www.sealifeus.com

• Adventure City 1238 S. Beach Blvd., Anaheim (714) 236-9300 www.adventurecity.com Adventure City in North Orange County is guaranteed to entertain young families, with 16 exciting

The SEA Lab (310) 318-7438 A hands-on coastal science education center that offers free and low-cost programs, touch-tank tours, public fish feeding, field trips and parties. Admission: $2 per person or $4 per family. 1021 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach. www.lacorps.org/sealab.php lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

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Dave and Buster’s of Orange (714) 769-1515 Arcade and restaurant. Nighttime tends to a mature crowd. 20 City Blvd. West, Orange. www. daveandbusters.com Go-Kart World (310) 834-3800 Six racing tracks, including tracks for younger kids (3+), bumper cars and arcade. 21830 Recreation Road, Carson. www.gokartworld.com Hollywood Sports Park (562) 867-9600 Two-story arcade, laser tag, rockwall, BMX course, futsal and beach volleyball. Plus, paintball and airsoft (10+). 9030 Somerset Blvd., Bellflower. www. hollywoodsports.com Howie’s Game Shack Socially Interactive PC and Xbox gaming centers.

8308 On the Mall, Buena Park, (714) 676-7455; and 27741 Crown Valley Pkwy., Mission Viejo, (949) 3670019. www.howies.com Irvine Lake RC Park (714) 649-9111, Ext. 305 Natural off-road track. All scales welcome. 4621 Santiago Canyon Road, Silverado. www.irvinelake.net • ExplorOcean 600 E. Bay Ave., Newport Beach (949) 675-8915 www.explorocean.org ExplorOcean is proud to introduce the nation’s premiere ocean literacy center. The Center has been designed to educate visitors to the es­ sential principles of ocean literacy through exciting hands-on activities. From mapping the ocean floor to manning an ROV, in the Ocean Literacy Center no one keeps their hands to themselves!

So roll up your sleeves and dive in—an ocean of wonders awaits! Also see “Camps,” “Museums,” “Parties” and “Science and Technology.” See ad on this page.

Family Fun Centers Arcades, airsoft, go-karts, laser tag, miniature golf, RC raceways and paintball parks. Most offer party packages. Check websites for coupons and discounts. Also see Golf N’ Stuff listed in this section.

Bay Arcade (949) 673-0324 Video and redemption games. 706 E. Bay Ave., Newport Beach. www.thebayarcade.com Boomers 3405 Michelson Drive, Irvine (949) 559-8336 16800 Magnolia St., FV (714) 842-1111 Arcade, batting cages, bumper boats, mini golf, rock wall, go karts, kiddie rides and laser tag (Irvine only). www.boomersparks.com Buena Park Raceway (714) 827-9979 Slot car racetrack. Rent a car or bring your own. 6161 Lincoln Ave., Buena Park. www.bpraceway.com Camelot Golfland (714) 630-3340 Arcade, miniature golf, miniature bowling, laser tag and water slide. 3200 E. Carpenter Ave., Anaheim. www.golfland.com

John’s Incredible Pizza Co. (714) 236-0000 Bowling, bumper cars, Twister ride, laser tag and over 100 video and redemption games. 8601 On The Mall, Buena Park. www.johnspizza.com K1 Speed Indoor Go Kart Racing Go-kart racing, league and party packages. Open to everyone four-foot tall and above. Anaheim, 1000 N. Edward Court, (714) 632-6999; Irvine, 17221 Von Karman Ave., (949) 250-0242; and Torrance/ Gardena, 19038 S. Vermont Ave., (310) 532-2478. www.k1speed.com Kitchen Den Bar (562) 308-7529 Arcade, bowling and restaurant. Nighttime tends to a mature crowd. 10 Aquarium Way, Long Beach. www.kdblongbeach.com Laser Quest (714) 449-0555 Laser tag (5+). 229 E. Orangethorpe Ave., Fullerton. www.laserquest.com Nickel! Nickel! Five Cent Games 7454 Edinger, Huntington Beach (714) 847-2191 10033 Whittwood Drive, Whittier (562) 902-0993 Video and redemption games. www.nickelnickelhb. com, www.nickelnickelwhittier.com OCRC Raceway (714) 892-6699 Rent a RC or bring your own. Practice and race times available. 15282 Jason Circle, Huntington Beach. www.ocrcraceway.com Pelican Pier Pavilion (562) 980-1415 Over 40 video and prize-redemption games. Shoreline Village, Long Beach. www.funfactorygames.com SC Village (562) 867-9600 Paintball and Airsoft (10+). 8900 McCarty Road, Corona. www.scvillage.com Tac City (657) 888-6111 Airgun scrimmages (10+). 2430 Artesia Ave., Fullerton. www.taccityairsoft.com

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The Paintball Park (866) 985-4932 Splatmaster (8-12) and Paintball (13+). 1700 Vandegrift Blvd., Oceanside. www.thepaintballpark.com The Power House (562) 497-1197 Video games, laser tag and Bowlingo. 7589 Carson Blvd., Long Beach. www.powerhousegames.com • Flightdeck 1650 S. Sinclair St., Anaheim (714) 937-1511 www.flightdeck.com Youth (11+) and adults can leave the civilian life behind and step into the world of the fighter pilot.

Check in at the front desk, put on your flight suit and pay close attention in your 20 minute classroom briefing. After climbing into the cockpit, adjusting your aviation headset and responding with “copy that” to the radio check, you’ll be cleared for take off. Fly high, fly low, try everything to prevent an opponent from getting behind you. You’ll be wiping the beads of sweat from your brow and catching your breath before attempting your first of two airport landings. Once on terra firma, you’ll egress your cockpit and join the others and the instructor for your debrief. Hope you have something to brag about, because the other pilots most certainly will.

Also see “Parties.” See ad on page 45.

• Golf N’ Stuff Family Fun Park 10555 E. Firestone Blvd., Norwalk (562) 868-9956 www.golfnstuff.com Take a break and have fun at Golf N’ Stuff Family Fun Park! Offers challenging miniature golf and exciting rides, including go-karts, bumper boats, bumper cars, Disk’O Thrill ride and kiddie train.

While you’re there, check out the latest in arcade games, great prizes, snack bar, and party facilities for birthday or team parties (see “Parties”).

Ask about their free school and doctor’s office incentive programs. Where the 5 and 605 freeways meet. See ad with discount coupon on page 10.

Orange County Great Park Balloon and Carousel Sand Canyon and Marine Way, Irvine (866) 829-3829 www.ocgp.org A tethered, 118-foot-high, helium-filled balloon allows passengers to soar 400 feet in the air for a bird’s eye view of the Orange County Great Park and surrounding areas. The carousel offers rides approximately three minutes long (riders under 42˝ must be accompanied by an adult). The carousel and balloon are both wheelchair-accessible. Fees for the balloon and carousel apply. Check in is required at the Visitors Center.

Parks and Playgrounds For indoor and outdoor playgrounds, see “Playgrounds” and for arboretums, nature centers and parks, see “Recreation and Parks.”

• Pretend City Children’s Museum 29 Hubble, Irvine (949) 428-3900 www.pretendcity.org Pretend City Children’s Museum is an interconnected city designed just for children (infant-8). The city is comprised of a grocery store, farm, doctor’s office, art lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

studio, amphitheater, beach, marina, construction site and many other exhibits. At Pretend City, children learn through role play based on real-world experiences as they dress up as a police officer, deliver the mail, create art, compose music or put out a fire. See “Museums” for complete listing. See ad on back inside cover.

• Queen Mary 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach (562) 435-3511 www.queenmary.com Transport yourself back in time aboard the legendary Queen Mary. Once the grandest ocean liner in the world, the Queen Mary is now a full-service hotel, historical landmark and entertainment venue.

Current family-friendly exhibits and tours include “Diana: Legacy of a Princess” showcasing Princess Diana and the Royal Family; Ghosts and Legends; Her Finest Hour: a WWII Tour; Scorpion Tour, which includes a tour of the Scorpion submarine docked next door, giving the rare opportunity to get a firsthand glimpse of what life was like aboard a Russian submarine during the Cold War; a self-guided tour, and more. Also see “Calendar.” See ad on page 11.

Theme Parks Admission tickets may be purchased on most websites; some offer online-only discounts.

• Adventure City (714) 236-9300 $14.95 general admission with unlimited rides. Kids (under 12 mos) free with paid adult; seniors (ages 55 and over), $9.95. AAA discount available for up to six regular-price admissions per card. Free parking. www.adventurecity.com. See listing in this section; discount coupon on page 69.

Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure (714) 781-4565 For the Halloween season, September 13 - October 31, enjoy Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy, see ghostly encounters at The Twilight Zone’s Tower of Terror, and trick-or-treat at Mickey’s Halloween Party on September 27, October 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30 and 31; special ticketing required, call (714) 781-4400. During the Christmas holiday, enjoy Tim Burton’s “Nightmare Before Christmas” at the Haunted Mansion, a 60-foot Christmas tree, Christmas Fantasy Parade, seasonal fireworks and holiday decor throughout the park, plus meet real reindeer in Frontierland. www.disneyland.com Knott’s Berry Farm (714) 220-5200 “Knott’s Scary Farm Halloween Haunt” (13+), September 26 - November 2, features mazes, scare zones and thousands of costumed monsters, while Camp Spooky will have younger kids (3-11) celebrating daytime cheer rather than fear with shows, activities and trick-or-treating; kids are encouraged to dress-up, October 5-27. Knott’s Berry Farm transforms into Knott’s Merry Farm for the holidays with seasonal entertainment and spectacular decorations, including a 65-foot-tall Christmas tree and a beautiful tree lighting show. 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park. www.knotts.com Legoland (760) 918-5346 Seasonal events include Brick-or-Treat Festival in October and Holiday Block Party Celebration with nightly fireworks in December, plus a New Year’s Eve lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

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Cele-bricktion. One Legoland Drive, Carlsbad. www. legoland.com Six Flags Magic Mountain (661) 255-4111 Halloween-themed “Fright Fest” runs Fridays - Sundays, October 4-27, with low-scare areas for younger kids. Valencia. (661) 255-4111. www.sixflags.com SeaWorld (800) 257-4268 During the month of October, Halloween Spooktacular includes Clyde and Seamore’s Spooky Adventure and a Sesame Street-themed countdown to Halloween. Visit during SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration for Shamu’s Christmas show, Clyde and Seamore’s Save Christmas show, Santa’s Cottage and SnowWorld, November 16 - January 4. 500 SeaWorld Drive, San Diego. www.seaworldsandiego.com Universal Studios Hollywood (800) UNIVERSAL For the older kids (13+), Halloween Horror Nights, September 20 - November 2. During the Christmas holiday, Grinchmas takes over the park with celebrity story times, tree lightings and snow. 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City. www.universalstudioshollywood.com

baseball&softball Leagues, camps and clinics, plus batting cages. Also see: “Camps.”

Batting Cages All Star Park (562) 925-7787 17911 Bellflower Blvd., Bellflower www.allstarpark.com Ruth R. Caruthers Park (562) 804-1424, Ext. 2268 10500 Flora Vista St., Bellflower. www.bellflower.org Boomers 16800 Magnolia, Fountain Valley (714) 842-1111 3405 Michelson Drive, Irvine (949) 559-8341 www.boomersparks.com Central Park Batting Cages (714) 375-3960 181000 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach www.huntingtonbeachca.gov Home Run Park 711 S. Beach Blvd., Anaheim www.homerunpark.com

(714) 229-8850

Lifeletics (714) 843-1989 16702 Burke Lane, Huntington Beach www.lifeletics.com Next Level Training Facility (562) 630-6300 16460 Paramount Blvd., Paramount www.riossports.com On Deck Batting Cages 2499 E. Willow St., Long Beach www.ondeckbattingcages.com

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(562) 426-4487

Ptich N’ Hit Sports 23200 Del Lago, Laguna Hills www.pitchnhitsports.com

(949) 813-3256

Power Alley 1430 E. Walnut Ave., Fullerton www.poweralley.net

(714) 525-8448

The Cage at Los Alamitos

(562) 598-2243 10660 Humbolt St., Los Alamitos www.thecageatlosalamitos.com The Hitting Zone (714) 773-4300 1020 S. Cypress St., Unit A, La Habra www.thehittingzone.net Boys and Girls Club Baseball: Cypress, Long Beach, Santa Ana, Tustin and Westminster. Softball: Long Beach and Stanton. See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.

League Baseball and Softball Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth Baseball (800) 880-3142 League for kids 4-18. Offers Buddy Baseball for kids (8-14) with special needs. www.baberuthleague.org Bobby Sox Softball (714) 522-1234 Girls’ league (4-18) in age divisions. No tryouts. Register November to January for spring season; August for fall season. www.bobbysoxsoftball.org Little League Baseball and Softball Boys’ and girls’ baseball in age divisions (4-18), softball for girls (4-18) and Little League Challenger teams for boys and girls (4-21) with special needs.

Register in August for fall/winter season and November for spring season. Visit the website for local contact information. www.littleleague.org Pony Baseball and Softball Coed leagues in age divisions (5-18). Registration begins in November for March - June season. The website offers a partial listing of local teams, to find additional options, web search your city plus “Pony Baseball.” www.pony.org The Miracle League (770) 760-1933 Baseball for boys and girls with special needs. www. miracleleague.com Recreation Departments and Colleges • Cypress College, Kids’ College - Pee Wee Baseball (4+) offered year round; six-week sessions, $50.

(714) 808-4909. www.sce.edu/kids Most city recreation departments offer baseball and softball. See “Recreation Departments” for contact information.

Softball Associations The following associations offer referrals for local leagues and tournaments: American Fastpitch Association, (714) 952-931, www.afasoftball.com; and Amateur Softball Association, www.socal-asa.org.

• Tom Hicks Baseball Camps, LLC P.O. Box 15963, Long Beach 90815-0963 (562) 425-2446 www.tomhicksbaseballcamps.com The 24th annual THBC prides itself on being the

area’s best fundamental baseball camp. Camps offered during Summer, Easter and Christmas break focus on individual instruction and improvement. For only $115, campers receive 30 hours of fundamental teaching, drills, daily games, individualized evaluation, photos, daily prizes and lots of fun activities.

Early Bird Discounts are available, as well as a multiple-week discount package. Over 14,300 campers in 2005-2012 alone! A low student-to-teacher ratio guarantees a wonderful experience. Camps are available in Long Beach and the South Bay. Check their website for further information.

YMCA Orange (2½-5) and Laguna Niguel (3-5) offer T-ball.

See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.

basketball Leagues, clinics and camps. Also see “Camps.”

• Alpert JCC Pete Davis Legends Basketball Camp 3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach (562) 426-7601, Ext. 1051 www.alpertjcc.org AJCC/Pete Davis Youth Basketball League for boys and girls, ages 6-13 years. Fall Season: October 24 - December 22. Winter Season: February 9 - March 30. Spring Season: April 27 - June 22. Games are held on Sundays, between 1-6 p.m. Email: bball@alpertjcc.org for information.

See ad on page 17.

Boys and Girls Club Basketball pick-up play (5+) is available at most branches. Some locations offer league play. See “Youth and Family Groups” for locations.

National Junior Basketball (714) 765-6567 www.njbl.org Boys’ and girls’ leagues in age divisions (grades 1-12).

Registration begins in September for December to February season. Academy training is available year round (grades 3-12). Various locations.

Recreation Departments and Colleges • Cypress College, Kids’ College - Basketball Clinics (4+) are offered year round in three age divisions; six-week sessions, $50. (714) 808-4909. www.sce.edu/kids • Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine - Free coed leagues (9-14). Register at park community centers beginning December 1. Leagues run from late January to early March. (562) 570-3100. www.longbeach.gov Many city recreation departments offer basketball programs. See “Recreation Departments” for contact information.

YMCA Laguna Niguel offers classes (3-12) and leagues (6-16), plus Buddy Basketball (8-10). Fullerton (6lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

14), Mission Viejo (6-14) and Weingart-Lakewood (3-13) offer leagues. Newport-Mesa (3-9) and Santa Ana (3-14) offer classes and leagues. See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.

beauty&etiquette Beauty and self-improvement classes, plus kids’ hair salons.

• Burgess Cotillion Golden Sails Hotel, Long Beach (323) 874-7393 www.bobbyburgesscotillion.com With Burgess Cotillion, manners and etiquette are emphasized throughout their program. Students (grades 3-12) are taught how to introduce themselves, how to go through a reception line, how to ask a lady to dance, and how to sit properly. A demonstration on table manners is also provided. They cover telephone, cell phone and computer manners.

Kids are encouraged to make new friends while the program emphasizes fun in a structured environment.

Email: burgesscotillion@aol.com. Also see “Dance.”

Colleges and Recreation Departments • Cypress College, Kids’ College - Being the Leader (11-12), Clutter Buster (grades 3-12), Be Bigger Than a Bully (8-12), Please Pass the Manners (5-7), How to Be a Best Friend (5-8), Dining and Party Etiquette (8-12), Teen Ballroom Dancing (grades 7-12), Fashion Illustration (12+) and Teen Etiquette (13-17); $30-50. (714) 808-4909. www.sce.edu/kids Hair Salons The following salons cater to children, generally offering a selection of video games, toys and books, kidsize chairs and baby’s first haircut packages.

Cool Cuts 4 Kids Locations in Brea, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach and Mission Viejo. www.coolcuts4kids.com First Cut 2700 E. Coast Highway, Corona Del Mar (Newport Beach), (949) 640-0956; and 720 The Shops At Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo, (949) 364-7006. www.firstcut4kids.com Fun Cuts 4 Kids (714) 889-1525 6042 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove www.gardengrovehaircuts.com Hair Bears Salon (714) 731-5057 14161 Newport Ave., Ste. G, Tustin

Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids (714) 665-4297 Tustin Courtyard, 635 E. First St., Tustin www.sharkeyscutsforkids.com

Kearny Moto Park BMX Course 3170 Armstrong St., San Diego www.kearnybmx.com

Orange Y BMX (714) 502-2269 2241 E. Palmyra, Orange. www.orangeybmx.com

biking

Whittier Narrows Park BMX (626) 692-6055 1601 N. Rosemead Blvd., South El Monte www.whittiernarrowsbmx.com

Biking paths, plus BMX courses and national associations. Also see: Skate Parks under “Skateboarding” for parks that offer BMX sessions.

American Bicycle Association (480) 961-1903 www.ababmx.com ABA hosts district, state and national races and cruises. Website offers information on the sport, including a rule book, plus referrals to local tracks and teams.

Bike Paths For paved trails and paths in Los Angeles and Orange counties, visit www.bikesandhikesla.com, www.labikepaths.com, www.biketrails.com/orange.html and www.mapmyride.com.

BMX Tracks Bellflower BMX (562) 716-0487 Clinics are offered on Mondays and Saturdays. Hollywood Sports Park, 9030 Somerset Blvd., Bellflower. www.bellflowerbmx.net

• Vans Skatepark 20 City Blvd. West, Orange (714) 769-3800 www.vans.com Large indoor/outdoor street courses, 80-foot-wide mini-ramp and beginners course. BMX sessions: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, 6-10 p.m. See ad on page 19.

bowling Leagues, classes, parties and recreational play, plus lawn bowling.

Bowling Centers The following locations may offer junior and parent/ child leagues, bumper and recreational bowling, and party packages.

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Kiddy Kastle (714) 527-0527 4460 Lincoln Ave., Cypress. www.kiddykastle.com Rainbow Kids Hair Locations in Fullerton, (714) 441-1016, www. rainbowkidsfullerton.com; Irvine, (949) 5516691; Huntington Beach, (714) 842-4440, www. rainbowkidshairhb.com; and Yorba Linda, (714) 693-1520, www.rainbowkidsyorbalinda.com. lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

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Healthy Eating & Exercise Fair

MLK, Jr. Park 1950 Lemon Ave. Long Beach

10 am - 2 pm

Membership Mixers Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm Nov 13, Dec 18 & Jan 8

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Bowlmor Anaheim (714) 783-2810 Orange County (714) 258-2695 Nighttime tends to a mature crowd. Anaheim, 321 W. Katella, Anaheim; and Orange County, 2405 Park Ave., Tustin. www.bowlmor.com

Cal Bowl (562) 421-8448 2500 E. Carson St., Lakewood www.calbowl.com Cerritos Lanes 18811 Carmenita Road, Cerritos www.amf.com/cerritoslanes

(562) 924-9363

Concourse Bowling Center 3364 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim www.concoursebowling.com

(714) 666-2695

CSULB Student Union (562) 985-5205 On-campus games center offers bowling, billiards, game consoles, table tennis and foosball. Lanes are subject to closure for special events. Closed Sundays during school year. 1212 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach. www.tiny.cc/CSULBGameCenter Del Rio Lanes (562) 927-3351 7502 E. Florence Ave., Downey. www.delriolanes.com Fountain Bowl (714) 963-7888 17110 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley www.fountainbowl.com Irvine Lanes (949) 786-9625 3415 Michaelson Ave., Irvine. www.irvinelanes.com Keystone Lanes (562) 868-3261 11459 E. Imperial Highway, Norwalk www.keystonelanes.com Linbrook Bowling Center (714) 774-2253 201 South Brookhurst St., Anaheim www.linbrookbowl.com Lucky Strike Lanes (714) 937- 5263 Nighttime tends to a mature crowd. Outlets at Orange.

20 City Blvd. West, Orange. www.bowlluckystrike.com Round One (562) 408-2937 401 Lakewood Center Mall, Lakewood www.round1usa.com Titan Bowling (657) 278-2144 800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton titanbowl.fullerton.edu Tustin Lanes 1091 Old Irvine Blvd., Tustin www.tustinlanesbowl.com

(714) 731-5022

Valley View Lanes (714) 898-2507 12141 Valley View St., Garden Grove www.amf.com/valleyviewlanes Westminster Lanes (714) 893-5005 6471 Westminster Ave., Westminster

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Yorba Linda Bowl (714) 777-3818 18171 Imperial Hwy., Yorba Linda www.yorbalindabowl.net Lawn Bowling Center Newport Beach Lawn Bowling (949) 640-1022 Year-round free lessons for all ages. 1550 Crown Drive North, Corona Del Mar. www.newportharborlbc.com Recreation Departments • Lakewood Recreation and Community Service Bumper Bowling (3-7) and Learn to Bowl (7-11). (562) 866-9771, Ext. 2408. www.lakewoodcity.org Some city recreation departments offer bowling instruction for kids (4+) that may include bumper bowling. See “Recreation Departments” for contact information.

US Bowling Congress Youth Leagues (800) 514-2695 www.bowl.com/youth Leagues, tournaments, scholarships and instruction.

camps Sport, activity, and specialty camps held during winter and/or spring breaks. Camps are also listed throughout Kidsguide; check your area of interest for additional listings.

• Acting Out (562) 901-0111 www.actingoutcamp.com Save your “drama” for camp! This week-long. school-break camp celebrates creativity through drama skills workshops, ensemble building and a whole lot of fun. Activities include improv, scene study, stage combat, costumes, props, movement, voice over, monologue and dance. Check website for dates. Email: actingoutcamp@yahoo.com.

• Alpert JCC in Long Beach 3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach (562) 426-7601, Ext. 1205 www.alpertjcc.org School’s out, winter and spring-break camps for grade school through teens: swimming, sports, crafts and much more. Great counselors, fun activities, beautiful facilities! Covers LBUSD winter break and spring break, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. each day; extended hours available. Call for date and prices. See ad on page 17.

• Aquarium of the Pacific Winter Camp Adventures 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach (562) 590-1630 www.aquariumofpacific.org Aquarium of the Pacific offers two winter camps: Sea Squirt Camp, where kids (5-6) discover the underwater world of weird sea creatures, December 2628; and Winter Day Camp, a marine life exploration (grades 3-4) through games, crafts and hands-on time with various sea animals, all documented in a keepsake camp journal, January 2-4. See ad on page 13; coupon on page 69.

• Billie Jean King and El Dorado Park Tennis Center’s School-Break Camps Billie Jean King Tennis Center (562) 438-8509 1040 Park Ave., Long Beach El Dorado Park Tennis Center (562) 425-0553 2800 Studebaker Road, Long Beach www.longbeachtennis.com Youth Tennis Camps (4-17) are offered in one-week sessions during winter, spring and summer vacations; daily drop-in rates are available. Instruction is provided

by USPTA certified teaching professionals in a large, fun group setting. Participants are arranged by ability.

Beginners will be taught basic tennis skills and the fundamental strokes. The intermediate player will work on developing their footwork, ground strokes, serves and volleys. The advanced players will focus on developing their overall game and match strategy. All weekly camps promote good sportsmanship and a positive attitude is always encouraged. See ad on page 62.

Boys and Girls Club Day camps (5-18) are offered at most branches during vacation breaks and school holidays, usually Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. (hours vary).

Most clubs also offer overnight and leadership camps (13-18) during school breaks. See “Youth and Family Groups” for information on vacation drop-in programs and club locations.

Cypress Recreation and Parks (714) 229-6780 www.cypressrec.com Camp Cypress Spring Camp (grades 1-6). March 31- April 4, 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Daily fee, $21, additional excursion fees are due each day.

• Digital Revolution 4242 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach (562) 595-9454 www.the-digitalrevolution.com Digital Revolution offers tech camps for kids and teens during spring and winter break and summer vacation.

Equipped with the latest technology and instruction, their tech camps are both educational and fun. Digital Revolution teaches students Digital Filmmaking, Video Editing, DSLR Photography, Lego Robotics, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design and much more. Digital Revolution also offers memorable birthday party packages (see “Parties”) and educational after-school programs (see “Science and Technology”). More information on the website. Learn. Create. Innovate. See ad on page 57.

Fullerton Parks and Recreation 303 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton (714) 738-6575 www.ci.fullerton.ca.us Camp Hillcrest (5-12): Fall day camp, November 25-27, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., $72; 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., $108. Winter day camp, December 23 - January 3 (no camp December 24, 25, 31 and January 1), 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., $120; 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., $180. Fees include all camp activities and excursions.

• Gryphon Fitness Studio 971 Via Rodeo, Placentia (714) 519-1343 www.GryphonFencing.com Go from Zero to Zorro! Vacation-break camps will teach your child the sport of fencing. They also offer a Variety Camp that teaches popular dance, martial arts, lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

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yoga and team work. Kids will have fun, meet new friends, learn new skills and build confidence. Email: info@GryphonFencing.com. See ad on page 27.

• International Water Polo Club (949) 428-7576 www.internationalwaterpoloclub.com In their school-break camps, serving all communities, focus is on getting kids (4-14) used to the water in a non-competitive environment. In their youth program, kids strengthen swimming skills and are taught the basic fundamentals of water polo in a fun, safe setting. See listing in “Aquatics and Water Polo” for details. See ad on page 7.

Irvine Recreation 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine (949) 724-6610 www.Irvinequickreg.org Fall and winter camps (6-12) include art, tennis and iCamp, teen camp only held in winter. Fall camps, September 23 - October 11, $50-199. Winter camps; call for dates and fees.

Lake Forest Community Services 25550 Commercentre Drive, Lake Forest (949) 461-3450 www.lakeforestca.gov Holiday Hoopla Rockin’ Winter Camp (7-11) and Winter Teen Camp (12+), December 20, 23, 24, 26-27, 30 and January 2-3. Spring Breakout Camp (7-11) and Spring Into Fun Teen Camp (12+). Call for dates, times and fees.

• LangoKids Irvine 9070 Irvine Center Drive, Ste. 135, Irvine www.langokidsirvine.com Camp Lango is an Immersion camp offered during winter and summer breaks, designed to give children (5-10) a unique experience. Kids get to spend time having fun, acquiring a second or third language, and taking pretend trips along with a passport to different destinations in Latin America or France. The best thing is they don’t have to fly!

Without the hassle of lost luggage, they are able to visit these places and learn about their language, traditions, recreation and cuisine. Each week at Camp Lango is a new destination that ends with a celebration for parents, family and friends. Extended care in the morning and afternoon is available for free. See ad on page 35.

• My Gym - Long Beach 3287 Industry Drive, near Redondo and Stearns (562) 986-0066 www.my-gym.com My Gym Children’s Fitness Center offers one of the best camp programs in town. Children of all ages can enjoy a day of camp with hands-on arts and crafts, music, dance, games, and overall emphasis on learning solid skills and fundamentals in sports and gymnastics. Themed days and activities add to the fun and atmosphere of the program. Call for details. See ad on page 49.

• Pacific Conservatory, Music & Arts Education 151 Kalmus, G-1, Costa Mesa (714) 545-1217 www.pacificconservatory.com Your child (ages 3-12) will experience music, art 18 • fall/winter 2013/14

and theatre each fun-filled day at DiscoveryARTS Camps available during winter, ski week, spring and summer vacations. These popular camps introduce children to the joys of artistic expression. Younger campers enjoy singing, dancing, related art projects and Fairytale Theatre with provided costumes. Older campers participate in music theatre productions and art classes. Parent performances are held each Friday. Fast-track musicianship camps and Musical Madness Instrumental Introduction camps are also available. See ad on page 63.

• Rancho Rio Verde Horsemanship Camp 1000 W. Carson St., Long Beach (310) 830-2060 www.rrvridingclub.com Small group instruction in riding and vaulting (gymnastics on horseback). Each camper has a horse to care for during the week. Horsemanship skills are taught by qualified instructors. One-week sessions are offered during spring break and summer, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - noon. See ad on page 34.

• Underwater Robotics Camp at ExplorOcean 600 E. Bay Ave., Newport Beach (949) 675-8915 www.explorocean.org Winter, spring and summer break camps at ExplorOcean offer action-packed sessions with an ocean literacy focus. During Underwater Robotics Camp, campers will build their own ROV over 3-5 days.

During each stage of the build, campers participate in activities that highlight the science principles in play. Winter camp, November 25-27; visit website for spring and summer camp dates. $355. To register, please email rsvp@explorocean.org or call (949) 675-8915. See ad on page 12.

• Skatedogs (562) 343-1095 www.skatedogs.com Kids will make new friends, advance their skateboarding or scootering skills, and most importantly, have fun at Skatedogs’ school-break skateboarding camps offered through city parks and recreation departments. They also offer after-school and weekend classes, private lessons and birthday parties; see “Parties” and “Skateboarding.”

• Team OC Gymnastics, Cheer and Dance 385-B Clinton St., Costa Mesa (714) 444-1144 www.teamocfun.com Camps for kids (4-13) in full- or half-day sessions.

Activities include gymnastics, trampoline, inflatable obstacle course and much more! Ask about their sibling and multiple camp discounts. See “Gymnastics” for complete listing. See ad on page 33.

• Tom Hicks Baseball Camps, LLC P.O. Box 15963, Long Beach 90815-0963 (562) 425-2446 www.tomhicksbaseballcamps.com The 24th annual THBC prides itself on being the area’s best fundamental baseball camp. Camps, offered during Easter, Summer and Christmas vacations, focus on individual instruction and im-

provement. Camps are available in Long Beach and the South Bay. For more information, see their listing in “Baseball and Softball,” or visit their website.

• Vans Skatepark 20 City Blvd. West, Orange 92868 (714) 769-3800 www.vans.com Vans Skatepark in Orange offers skate camps and clinics yearly. Instruction is offered for beginner to advanced street skateboarders ages 6-16. Space is limited and preregistration is required. All participants must have a waiver signed on-site by a parent or legal guardian. Please call the park for camp schedules and details; private lessons also available. Also see “Skateboarding.” See ad on page 19.

• Wagonwheel Ranch Horseback Rides 4057 Via Opata, Palos Verdes (310) 567-3582 www.pvhorses.net Camps, offered daily, are four hours long, and include two hours of Western trail ride time. It’s the perfect place for your child to experience country values and horsemanship, where real riding experience is emphasized—there’s no baby sitting at this camp! Campers will enjoy the many sights to see along the Palos Verdes Peninsula with their guided horseback rides, including hillside views, meadows of wildflowers and wildlife. Riders learn to tack the horse; hoof care and the proper way to bridle the horse is also demonstrated with hands-on experience. Their horses are gentle and suited for the beginner to experienced riders. Class sizes are kept small so that your child receives quality guidance.

Recommended for ages 10 and up. Camp can be scheduled by the day or week, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. or 1-5 p.m. For more information, call anytime.

Also see “Horseback Riding” and “Parties.”

YMCA www.ymcaoc.org, www.lbymca.org www.campoakes.org, www.camp.ymca.org Individual branches offer day camp (5-15) during traditional and year-round school vacations. Overnight camp (7-18) may be offered throughout the school year. Family Camp (all ages) is held Halloween, Thanksgiving, Mother’s Day and Memorial Day weekends. Financial assistance is available.

Call individual branches for camp dates and details. See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information..

cheerleading Classes, camps and squads. Also see: “Football,” “Dance” and “Gymnastics.”

Boys and Girls Club Year-round cheerleading: Fountain Valley (6-11), Fullerton (6-12) and Westminster (7-11) branches. See “Youth and Family Groups“ for contact information. lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

Cheerleading at Football Games American Youth Football and Cheer - Cheerleading (515) at AYF games. www.americanyouthfootball.com Friday Night Lights - Cheerleaders perform at football games during the fall and spring seasons.

Garden Grove, www.ggfnl.com; Huntington Beach, www.hbfnl.com; Los Alamitos/Seal Beach, www. losalfnl.com; and Newport Beach/Costa Mesa, www.newportmesafnl.com.

King Conference Football - Girls (3-15) perform at King Conference football games, August - December, and participate in parades and competitions.

Registration begins in July. Call for team locations.

(323) 295-2944.

Pop Warner Little Scholars - Flag and tackle football cheerleaders (5-15) perform at Pop Warner games and participate in cheerleading competitions. Registration starts in February for August - November season. Visit the website for your city’s contact information. www.popwarner.com • HSC All Stars Kidnastics, 10712 Reagan St., Los Alamitos (562) 431-1102 www.kidnastics.net HSC All Stars made their all star cheerleading debut in the season of 2007. As a competitive cheerleading program for girls and boys (2+), they have posted numerous local and national championships. Now with more than five competitive teams from various ages and levels, they are preparing for another successful season. For enrollment information, please email: info@hscallstars.com.

See ad on page 31.

National Cheerleaders Association (800) 622-2946 www.varsity.com Hosts and promotes championships and camps (10+).

Recreation Departments and College • Cypress College, Kids’ College - Cheer classes (4+) offered year round in six-week sessions, includes pom-poms. $55. (714) 808-4909. www.sce.edu/kids • Lakewood Recreation and Community Services Cheerleading (12-18), $35. (562) 866-9771, Ext. 2408. www.lakewoodcity.org Most city recreation departments offer cheerleading programs. See “Recreation Departments” for contact information.

• Team OC Gymnastics, Cheer and Dance 385-B Clinton St., Costa Mesa (714) 444-1144 www.teamocfun.com Classes for boys and girls (4+) include Intro to Cheer, Cheer Fundamentals, Tumbling Backhandspring Bootcamp and more. They also offer All Star Cheer teams with additional performing opportunities. See “Gymnastics” for complete listing. See ad on page 33.

YMCA Laguna Niguel (6-12) offers classes. See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information. lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

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The mission of Children’s Home Society of California (CHS) is to reach out to children and families at risk with a range of services to ensure that every child has the opportunity to develop within a safe, healthy and secure environment.

CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY OF CALIFORNIA

All Services are free of charge or low cost.

• Resource and Referral (R&R) – Provides a central coordinating link for child care and child development services. R&R offers a wide range of services to parents, existing and potential licensed child care providers and other community groups who are concerned with child care issues.

• R&R Hotline – Parents can obtain information about available child care providers matched to their needs and preference. The general community can call the R&R Hotline to access child care resources.

• Health and Safety Reimbursement – Reimburses child care providers for the cost of the Health and Safety training required by Community Care Licensing.

• Educational Resource Lending Library – Toys, materials, as well as books and videos are available to the community.

• Child Care Assistance Program – CHS helps pay for child care services for eligible parents who need child care while they work, seek work, or attend school or job training programs. Families are enrolled in order of greatest need.

www.chs-ca.org

Greater Long Beach: 330 Golden Shore, Ste. 20, Long Beach • (562) 256-7490 Orange County: 333 South Anita Drive, Ste. 350, Orange • (714) 543-2273

child care & baby sitting Child care resources, plus information and referrals. Also see: “Schools,” “Youth and Family Groups,” and Tot Lots under “Play and Support Groups.”

• Alpert JCC in Long Beach 3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach (562) 426-7601, Ext. 1205 www.alpertjcc.org AJCC’s Kids’ University for kids in grades K-8!

Just like a real university—kids choose from

an assortment of classes and activities, including Spanish, music, art, aquatics, martial arts, creative writing and sports, like basketball, flag football, soccer and more! Transportation from Long Beach area schools. Homework assistance and snack provided. Monday - Friday, till 6 p.m.

Fees vary with number of days and transportation.

Call Natalie Chernik at the number listed or email kidsuniversity@alpertjcc.org to reserve one of the limited slots for your child. See ad on page 17.

Child Care, School Age Boys and Girls Clubs - All branches offer before and/or after school care (5/6-18). Most branches offer full days with supervised activities during school breaks. Transportation is provided to and from select school sites. Scholarships are available for qualifying families. See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.

• Lakewood Recreation and Community Services - The Lakewood After-School Activity Zone is a free

after-school program (8+) at eight city parks.

Sports, crafts, games and cooking included. Extended hours during vacation breaks. Also open most weekends. (562) 866-9771, Ext. 2408. www.lakewoodcity.org • Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine - Nocost, drop-in after-school programs are available at seven local elementary and middle schools. A.S.A.P. (After-School Activity Program) is available at 26 local parks. After-school programs run Monday - Friday, 3-6 p.m.; feature games, crafts, homework help, movies and holiday celebrations. (562) 570-3100. www.longbeach.gov Recreation Departments - Most city recreation departments offer before and/or after-school and school vacation programs at local parks or school campuses. Many programs are operated on a drop-in basis and are free of charge. Extended hours may be offered. See “Recreation Departments” for contact information.

YMCA - Before and after-school programs (grades K-6 or 12) are available at all branches and selected school sites. Hours and ages vary. Transportation may be available to and from schools at selected sites. Expanded program hours are offered during school vacations. Financial assistance is available for qualifying families. See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.

• Children’s Home Society of California Greater Long Beach (562) 256-7490 Orange County (714) 543-2273 www.chs-ca.org A central coordinating link for child care, child development services. Parents can obtain free information on licensed child-care facilities that match their needs. Listings are maintained on licensed childcare centers, family child-care homes, before and after-school programs, public and private schools, and child-care assistance programs. 330 Golden Shore, Ste. 20, Long Beach; and 333 South Anita Drive, Ste. 350, Orange. See ad on this page.

• Comprehensive Child Development (562) 427-8834 www.ccdlb.org Celebrating 29 years of service! CCD has provided child care and support services in Long Beach, San Pedro and Wilmington since 1984. Children ages six months to kindergarten are cared for and educated in centers and four months and up in a network of licensed family child care homes. CCD also reimburses licensed providers for meals served to children in care. Five locations to serve you: 2565 Pacific Ave., Long Beach; 622 E. Hill St., Long Beach; 2205 San Gabriel Ave., Long Beach; 769 W. 3rd St., San Pedro; and 909 W. “D” St., Wilmington. All programs offer free and reduced cost to eligible families. See ad on page 21.

Hourly Baby Sitting The following websites provide a search for sitters in your area: www.care.com, www.sittercity.com, www. socasittersunlimited.com and www.urbansitter.com.

Information and Referrals The following organizations offer information about,

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and referrals to, various child-care programs (infants+) and providers.

spacious facilities to enrich the lives of the children enrolled and their families. See ad on page 52.

Child Care Connection - Resource line for parents to locate child care in their area. (800) 543-7793. www.ccfc.ca.gov

Sitter Training Training for boys and girls (10+) is available through the following community and city agencies. Most classes offer instruction in basic first aid, child behavior and hazard awareness.

Greater Long Beach - Family Child Care Association provides free referrals to licensed family child care in the provider’s home (infants - school-age), (562) 804-7474, www.lblakewoodchildcare.org; and Long Beach Childcare Network, shares childcare experiences and education through training sessions and promoting community resources to families, (562) 428-0079.

Orange County Child Care Association - A free referral service for parents seeking licensed in-home child care. Includes referrals to care providers for children with special needs. (714) 893-0390. www. orangecountychildcareassociation.org • Long Beach City College Child Development Centers Liberal Arts Campus (562) 938-4253/4251 Pacific Coast Campus (562) 938-3079/3082 childrencenter.lbcc.edu Child-care services are provided for a fee at PCC and LAC (some subsidized funding is available). Highquality preschool education for children between 2-5 years of age is available for students, staff and community on either campus. The centers have semiflexible schedules and are open Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. For further information on rates, hours, registration and space availability, call either campus. Liberal Arts Campus, 4630 Clark Ave., Long Beach; Pacific Coast Campus, 1305 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach. See ad on page 20.

• Long Beach Day Nursery 3965 Bellflower Blvd.

(562) 421-1488 1548 Chestnut Ave. (562) 591-0509 www.lbdn.org Long Beach Day Nursery is dedicated to providing the finest programs and services for young children.

Since 1912, LBDN has offered the highest quality early care and education with the most affordable rates possible, thanks to the support of many individuals and foundations in the community. The Nursery’s nationally accredited program combines elements of a well-trained staff, optimum teacher/ child ratios, nutritious meals, parent education and

American Red Cross - Greater Long Beach, (562) 5956341, www.redcross.org and Orange County, (714) 481-5300, www.ocredcross.org; Costa Mesa Recreation, (714) 754-5300; Fullerton Recreation, (714) 738-6575; Irvine Recreation (11+), (949) 724-6600; Lake Forest Community Services, (949) 461-3450; and Saddleback Recreation and Community Services, (949) 768-0981, Ext. 1.

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• Kidz Head 2 Toe 5467 E. Carson St., Long Beach (562) 627-5438 www.kidzhead2toe.com Kidz Head 2 Toe is the largest children’s resale shop in Long Beach. They specialize in gently-used namebrand fashions and accessories for boys and girls, infant through size 8. They also have a large selection of baby gear, transports, toys, books, cloth diapers, dancewear and handmade accessories. See ad on this page.

• Oh Very Young 4378 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach (562) 492-6200 www.facebook.com/OhVeryYoung Large selection of carefully curated, pre-loved clothing, shoes, toys, books, gear, handmade goods and much more is offered at this resale shop. All items are gently used and in very good condition. Contact them about their buying program; they open up a limited number of appointments every month and will purchase your gently used children’s items for cash or store credit!

They also offer an exclusive shopping event for the whole family every other month; check their facebook page for upcoming events. See ad on this page.

Comprehensive Child Development, Inc. Child Care and Education for Children Age 4 Mos to Kindergarten Infant, Toddler & Preschool Child Care • Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Family Child Care Home Education Network Child care spaces on a sliding fee basis through CA Dept. of Education funding

29 Years of Service • 5 Locations • Call 562-427-8834

2565 Pacific Ave., Long Beach • 622 E. Hill St., Long Beach • 769 W. 3rd St., San Pedro 2205 San Gabriel Ave., Long Beach • 909 W. “D” St., Wilmington • www.ccdlb.org

Monday thru Friday Buying & Consignment Service Upscale Children’s Resale The Largest Kids’ Resale Shop in Long Beach Name-Brand Children’s Clothing & Accessories Baby Gear & Equipment • Cloth Diapers New Inventory Daily 5467 E. Carson St., Long Beach 562-627-5438 • kidzhead2toe.com lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

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ety of dance classes (3-18). See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.

• One Heart 2 Another Children’s Consignment Sale www.oneheart2another.com One Heart 2 Another holds four events per year in various locations of Orange County. You can get paid to clean out your closets and garages! Turn your new and gently used baby and kids items into cash and earn up to 70% on all your sold items. It’s so easy: price and tag your items, drop them off, they sell them for you and mail you a check! Shoppers will find amazing deals up to 90% off retail. Their events are highly organized and hassle free to you. Shop, sell, volunteer and discover the highest quality at the best prices. Register now to participate in their next exciting event. Visit their website for locations. Also see “Calendar.” See ad on this page.

Operation School Bell (818) 846-3777 www.assistanceleague.org Assistance League branches can help in-need children (K-12) get school uniforms or school clothes through the league’s national philanthropic programs.

cooking Instructional classes, camps and workshops.

Boys and Girls Club Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley offer Cooking and Nutrition; Tustin and Whittier offer Healthy Habits; and Westminster offers Teen Cooking (1318). See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.

Recreation Departments and College • Cypress College, Kids’ College - Making Yummy Snacks (6-10), Mommy and Me Cooking Class (57), and My First Cooking Class (6-8). Classes held

in Cypress or Fullerton. (714) 808-4909. www. sce.edu/kids Many city recreation departments offer cooking classes and camps. See “Recreation Departments” for contact information.

Retail Store Classes The following retail stores offer themed cooking classes and workshops throughout the year. Camps are often available.

Prep Kitchen (562) 430-1217 12207 Seal Beach Blvd., Seal Beach www.prepkitchenessentials.com Sur La Table (800) 243-0852.

Locations in Costa Mesa, Irvine and Newport Beach. www.surlatable.com Young Chefs’ Academy (949) 679-8390 15435 Jeffrey Road, #132, Irvine www.youngchefsacademy.com/irvine

dance Classes and camps. Also see: “Cheerleading,” “Gymnastics” and “Theater Arts” for related activities.

• Alpert JCC in Long Beach 3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach (562) 426-7601, Ext. 1090 www.alpertjcc.org Join the instructors from Webby Dance for classes including tap, jazz, ballet, and hip hop. From 2½ to 7 years old. Call for schedule and fees.

Boys and Girls Club Cypress and Fountain Valley branches offer a vari-

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Join us to learn the unique style of dance that has swept the world by storm!

Butler Fearon O’Connor Irish Dance Classes 949-444-5014 BFOCirishdance.com

• Burgess Cotillion Golden Sails Hotel, Long Beach (323) 874-7393 www.bobbyburgesscotillion.com Monthly dances (grades 3-12) with instruction in popular and ballroom styles and etiquette. The three basic ballroom dances, waltz, foxtrot and swing, are taught every season, along with a Latin dance, such as the samba or tango, as well as other forms of dance, such as the Charleston or polka. Mother-son or father-daughter dances and waltz contests are also offered. Runs monthly, Monday nights, September - April. Registration begins in May, sign-up early, space is limited. Email: burgesscotillion@aol.com.

See “Beauty and Etiquette.”

• Butler Fearon O’Connor School of Irish Dance (949) 444-5014 www.BFOCirishdance.com The world renowned Butler-Fearon-O’Connor School of Irish Dance offers classes in Mission Viejo, Carlsbad and Riverside with certified top-quality instructors, and produces top-quality Irish dancers. Irish dance is a unique style that has swept the world by storm, one step at a time! BFOC dancers range from recreational dancers to competitive dancers that compete and win titles around the world. Both non-competitive and competitive dancers are welcome in their program.

BFOC values team spirit and hard work, and also provides a fun and safe environment for all children. Adult classes are also available. Email: BFOCdance@gmail. com. Also see ad on this page; coupon on page 69.

• Center Stage Dance Academy 3418 N. Los Coyotes Diagonal, Long Beach (562) 497-1181 www.csdalb.com Annual student recital is held at the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center at CSULB. Look for their Children’s Performing Company at Knott’s Berry Farm, national competitions, and local community events. Many current students have careers in the performing arts. Classes are continuously forming. The first class is free! See ad on page 25.

• The Dance Co. 4205 Montair Ave., Long Beach (562) 425-7231 www.thedancecolongbeach.com Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Ballet, Pointe, Theatre Dance, Lyrical, Fit Ball and Pilates (3+); beginner to advanced levels with an emphasis on technique. Two annual studio productions and children’s performing company are available, plus a complete adult program. The Dance Co. is a complete performing arts studio. See ad on page 23.

• Kick It Up 8129 East Wardlow Road, Long Beach (562) 430-1812 www.kickitup.com Come dance, sing, act and perform at Kick It Up, a noncompetitive, friendly dance, music, fitness and party studio for all ages. Classes are offered for all ages and ability levels; no one is turned away. Intro to Dance, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Salsa, Bellydance, Cheerleading and Hula are some of the many lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

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Los Altos Dance Center Ballet, Jazz & Hip-Hop Pre-schoolers • Children • Teens • Adults

Afternoon, evening & Saturday classes One Free Dance Class

5531 Spring St., Long Beach • (562) 429-7486 • www.losaltosdance.com dance classes offered. In addition, Kick It Up also offers music and voice lessons. As a parent, they offer many fitness and dance classes at the same time your children or teens are in class. All participants have the opportunity to perform in a family-oriented and affordable dance recital in June and December. Performing Teams, Brownie/Girl Scout events, camps and birthday parties are offered throughout the year. Also see “Music” and “Parties.” See ad on page 23.

• Los Altos Dance Center 5531 Spring St., Long Beach (562) 429-7486 www.losaltosdance.com For the past 30 years, the studio has offered Ballet, Jazz and Hip Hop classes for pre-schoolers, children, teens and adults. Afternoon and evening classes are available during the week and morning classes on Saturday. The studio emphasizes proper dance technique in a fun environment. See ad with discount coupon on this page.

• Melodie’s Dance Theatre 3381 Cerritos Ave., Los Alamitos (562) 431-8582 www.melodiesdance.com Performance opportunities are available for every-

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one at Melodie’s Dance Theatre. For over 36 years, the studio has offered dance classes for ages 2 to adult. Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Acrobatic, Contemporary and Combination are offered in a positive, friendly, family-oriented environment.

Their studio offers award-winning choreography, plus reasonable rates including family and multiple class discount plans. Adult classes, such as Zumba, are also available. Mention this ad and receive two months tuition for the price of one month (new students only, excludes Zumba). See ad on page 23.

• My Gym Hip Hop 3287 Industry Drive, near Redondo and Stearns (562) 986-0066 www.my-gym.com Hip hop dance (ages 4½-11) in a fun, explosive, high energy class where children learn the coolest moves set to today’s most popular music. In a safe, age-appropriate environment, students enhance endurance, agility and strength. Learn about the dance, history and culture while having fun! See ad on page 49.

• Orange County Song and Dance Company 5860 Westminster Blvd., Westminster (714) 897-4475 www.orangecountysonganddance.com A 6,000-square-foot performing arts studio for children ages 2 to young adult. Classes are taught in a comfortable environment by professionals chosen for their ability to work with young people. Instruction is offered in tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop and voice, with an emphasis on technique presented in a positive manner. Boys’ classes are available in dance and voice. Sessions in drama and musical theatre are scheduled throughout the year. Performance opportunities for all students.

Summer performing arts camp also offered. Email: OCSDC@verizon.net. See ad on this page.

Recreation Departments and Colleges • Cypress College, Kids’ College - Introduction to Dance (3-4), Ballet (3+), Ballet and Tap (5+), Multi-Cultural Dance and Music (2-4), Musical Theater (7+), Jazz/Hip Hop (4+) and Teen Ballroom Dancing; six-week sessions, year round, $55. (714) 808-4909. www.sce.edu/kid • Lakewood Recreation and Community Services - Ballet (3-10), Ballet/Tap (2-6), Cutie Pie’s Dance (5-10), Polynesian Dance (5-13), Teeny Wahine Hula (2), Baby Hula (3-4), Hip Hop (6+) and Baby Hip Hop (3-5); three

to eight-week sessions, $24-48. (562) 866-9771, Ext. 2408. www.lakewoodcity.org • Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine - Baby Dance (1-8 mos), Baby Dance II (7-19 mos), Ballet and Tap (3-6), Ballet and Tap Combo (4-5), Beginning First Steps (3-5), Creative Movement (30 mos - 4 yrs), Dance for Fun (20 mos - 4 yrs), Intro to Ballet (4-7), Pre-Ballet and Character Class (3-6), Mexican Folk Dance (4-7), Mommy and Me Dance (18-36 mos), Pre-school Dance (30-66 mos), Ballet I (6-9 yrs), Ballet, Tap and Jazz (613), Hip Hop (9-14), Hip Hop and Bob for Kids (5-8), Hip Hop by Shiquita (10+), Mexican Folk Dance Advanced (12+), Mexican Folk Dance Intermediate (7-11), Rockstar Popstar (5-10) and Storybook Adventures Dance (4-6). Free weekly classes at the Homeland Cultural Center: Kids Break Dance with Iceman (5+), Tuesdays, 4-6 p.m., Cambodian Dance, Saturdays, 10 a.m. - noon and African Drum and Dance, Saturdays, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. (562) 570-3111. www.longbeach.gov Most city recreation departments offer dance classes that include ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, combination, cultural, creative, and parent and me. See “Recreation Departments” for contact information.

Southern California Baton Boosters Association www.scbba.org/Links.html Find local twirling organizations and competitions.

Part of the National Baton Twirling Association. Email: SCBBAtwirlers@gmail.com.

• Team OC Gymnastics, Cheer and Dance 385-B Clinton St., Costa Mesa (714) 444-1144 www.teamocfun.com Classes for boys and girls (2+) include jazz, ballet, tap, hip hop and combination classes. They also offer a competitive dance team for the committed and focused dancer for additional performing opportunities. See “Gymnastics” for complete listing.

See ad on page 33.

Specialty Dance Aerial - Ruby Karen Project Aerial and Performing Arts, aerial arts and apprentice program (6+), 2777-D Bristol St., Costa Mesa. (714) 330-7484. www.rubykaren.com.

Ballroom - Allegro Ballroom of Orange County, 310 E Orangethorpe Ave., Ste. G, H, J, Placentia, (714) 5247532, www.allegroballroomoc.com. Also see Burgess Cotillion in this section.

Break Dance - We Break Hip Hop Dance Co. (4-12), 530 E. 4th St., Long Beach. (562) 277-1385. www. webreakdance.com Flamenco - Naranjita Flamenco (4+). 423 S. Brookhurst St., Ste. R, Anaheim. (323) 687-4300. www.naranjitaflamenco.com Indian - M.A.D. Bollywood Dance Studios, Bollywood and Jashan dance (5+), 13931 Carroll Way, Tustin.

(714) 368-3424. www.madbollywooddance.com Irish - Claddagh School of Irish Dance Company, Lake Forest and Signal Hill studios, (949) 457-6121, www.claddaghoc.com. North American Feis Comlots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

mission, resources on Irish dancing, instruction and competitions, www.northamericanfeiscommission. org. Also see Butler Fearon O’Connor School of Irish Dance in this section.

YMCA Anaheim offers ballet (3+) and hip hop (7+); Downey offers ballet (3+), combo (9-12) and jazz (6+); Laguna Niguel offers ballet (8-12); Long Beach - Fairfield offers ballet folklorico; and Mission Viejo offers hip hop, jazz (7-12) and ballet (4-6). See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.

emergency& familyservices Also see: “Health and Fitness,” “Parent Education” and “Play and Support Groups.”

Emergency Numbers Emergency, Fire, Police, Medical 911 Childhelp USA (800) 422-4453 Poison Control Center (800) 222-1222 Safely Surrendered Baby (877) BABYSAFE Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-8255 Suicide Hotlines (877) 7-CRISIS, (800) SUICIDE Suicide Hotline for LGBTQ Teens (866) 488-7386 Child Abuse Call for help or to report abuse or suspected abuse.

Information and referrals are available. Bilingual.

Also see Help Lines and Hot Lines in this section.

Children of the Night (800) 551-1300 National, 24-hour hotline and shelter for youth (1117) affected by sexual abuse, exploitation, prostitution or pornography. www.childrenofthenight.org

562/485-3085 Providing child and family mental health services since 1946

www.tgclb.org

Mental Health Services for Children and Families Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Intensive Mental Health Treatment, Individual, Group & Family Therapy, Field Capable Clinical Services, Full Service Partnership, School-Based Services, Psychological Testing & Psychiatric Medication • English/Spanish • Medi-Cal Accepted Community Family Guidance Center (562) 924-5526 Therapy for children (3-17). Healthy Families and Medi-Cal accepted.

include teen dating violence education, legal assistance for adult victims of abuse, and domestic violence education classes for adults or teens. www.intervalhouse.org

• Connie Wax, Individual, Couple Family and Child Counselor (714) 300-3163 See listings on page 41 and 47; ad on page 41.

JADE (949) 303-9016 The Juvenile Alcohol and Drug Education and Decisions program is offered by the Tustin Boys and Girls Club for Orange County residents to provide drugawareness counseling.

Families Anonymous (800) 736-9805 Free weekly meetings for families and friends of an addict or alcoholic. www.familiesanonymous.org Family Services Fees based on a sliding scale. www.familyservicelongbeach.org

(562) 867-1737

Help Line Youth Counseling (562) 864-3722 Youth and family counseling. Fees based on a sliding scale.

Hoag Community Medicine Department Mental Health and Psychotherapy Programs (949) 764-6542 Individual, family and couples counseling; fees are based on a low-sliding scale. No one turned away due to lack of funding. www.hoag.org/communitybenefit Interval House (562) 594-4555, (714) 891-8121 Group and individual counseling for youth and adult victims of domestic violence. Programs

Jewish Federation and Family Services Long Beach (562) 427-7916 Orange County (949) 435-3460 Nonsectarian. Fees based on a sliding scale. www.jfcslongbeach.org, www.jewishorangecounty.org Magnolia Park Family Resource Center (714) 530-7413 Counseling, parenting classes and referrals. www. tinyurl.com/magnoliaparkfamily Straight Talk Clinic (714) 828-2000 Individual and peer counseling. Fees based on a sliding scale. www.straighttalkcounseling.org • The Guidance Center (562) 485-3085 In Long Beach since 1946, the agency provides English/Spanish mental health assessment and treatment, including individual, group, and fam-

For The Child (562) 427-7671, (562) 422-8472 Prevention of and treatment for child abuse for victims and their families. www.forthechild.org Department of Children and Family Services of L.A. County (800) 540-4000 dcfs.co.la.ca.us OC Child Abuse Prevention Center (855) 955-5900 14 different programs designed for kids to live in violence-free homes. www.brightfutures4kids.org

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Social Services Agency of OC (800) 207-4464 24-hour child abuse hotline. www.ssa.ocgov.com Counseling Alateen/Al-Anon (888) 4AL-ANON (425-2666) Support groups and referrals for families and children of alcoholics. En español, (562) 948-2190. www.al-anon-alateen.org Boys and Girls Club Arches (714) 532-7940 Counseling, family support, outreach and referrals. www.bgcgg.org lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

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Mental Health America (800) 273-TALK (8255) www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

QUIRKY Landmarks

National Alcohol and Drug Abuse Referral Line (800) 252-6465, (800) 454-8966

Find even more on websites and apps like Roadside American and Atlas Obscura

• World’s Oldest McDonalds in Downey - www.tinyurl.com/OldestMcDonalds • Skinniest House in America - 708 Gladys Ave., Long Beach • Sunken City in San Pedro - atlasobscura.com • The Venice Canals - www.tinyurl.com/VeniceCanalsinVenice • Watts Tower - www.wattstowers.org • Robbers Cave in Laguna Niguel - www.ocparks.com/parks/aliso/history • Funicular in Dana Point - www.tinyurl.com/FunicularDanaPoint • The Bunny Museum in Pasadena - www.thebunnymuseum.com • Old Zoo at Griffith Partk - atlasobscurea.com

Women’s Shelter of Long Beach (562) 437-4663 Counseling for victims of domestic violence. www. womenshelterlb.org

211 L.A. and Orange Counties 211 Referrals to health and human services agencies. www.211la.org, www.211oc.org

Emergency Preparedness American Redcross offers checklists and classes. www.redcross.org

Baby Line (949) 764-2229 Baby care and breast-feeding questions answered by on-duty nurses at Hoag Hospital. Free.

Emergency Shelters Temporary shelter for children and families in crisis.

Residential care, counseling, referrals and bilingual assistance available.

California Youth Crisis Line www.youthcrisisline.org

• Foster and Family Services - ChildNet 4155 Outer Traffic Circle Drive, Long Beach 90804 (562) 498-5500 www.childnet.net ChildNet Youth and Family Services is a private, nonprofit, organization that offers mental health services, foster care and foster adoption services, family-based wraparound support, and special education. The impact of their support is often powerful and life changing. For over 40 years, ChildNet has worked to bring safe homes, counseling and educa26 • fall/winter 2013/14

National Eating Disorders Assoc. www.nationaleatingdisorders.org

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Nine Line (800) 999-9999 Bilingual crisis intervention. www.nineline.org

tion to vulnerable children and their families. See ad on page 19.

Family Shelters: 1736 Family Crisis Center (310) 379-3620 Gilchrist House (949) 492-8477 Human Options (949) 854-3554 Interval House (562) 594-4555, (714) 891-8121 Laura’s House (866) 498-1511 Orange Coast Interfaith Shelter (949) 631-7213 Women’s Shelter of Long Beach (562) 437-4663

(800) 799-7233

National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline (866) 331-9474 www.loveisrespect.org

ily counseling and psychotherapy, medication, and psychological testing for children, teens and their families for a wide range of behavioral, social, emotional, family and school problems. Clinic locations in Long Beach, San Pedro, Compton and school-based services in Avalon. www.tgclb.org.

See ad on page 25.

Youth Shelters: Casa Youth Shelter (800) 914-CASA (2272) Children of the Night (800) 551-1300 Community Service Programs (949) 250-0488 CSP Huntington Beach (714) 842-6600 CSP Laguna Beach (949) 494-4311 Boys Town (800) 448-3000 Laurel House Teen Shelter (714) 832-0207

National Domestic Violence Hotline www.thehotline.org

Help Lines & Hot Lines Crisis intervention, information, listening/counseling and referrals for any need. Most hot lines operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

(800) 843-5200

CHOC’s Parent Advice Line (714) 912-8927 Prerecorded information on kids and teens’ health topics including sickness, nutrition and behavior. Find the list on their website under the “Community” tab. www.choc.org Domestic Violence Hotline (562) 437-4663 Referrals to counseling and legal aid for low-income individuals and families. www.womenshelterlb.org Drug Use Is Life Abuse (714) 647-4593 Free referral program through the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. www.duila.org First 5 LA Connect (888) FIRST5-LA (347-7855) Information and referrals for parents of kids under 5. A collaborative effort with 6,000 LA organizations to help families raise kids who are physically and emotionally healthy, safe and ready to learn. www. healthykidsla.org GLBT Youth Talkline (800) 246-7743 Telephone and internet peer counseling, information and resources. www.glnh.org Hotline of So. California (562) 596-5548, (714) 894-4242 Help, intervention and referrals for any crisis.

RAINN (800) 656-HOPE (4673) The Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network’s hotline connects to a local rape crisis center. www.rainn.org Stand Up For Kids (800) 365-4KID (4543) Provides children in crisis with food and clothing. www.standupforkids.org Teen Lines (310) 855-4673 Peer counseling for teens. Daily, 6-10 p.m.

Missing/Runaway Children Help, information, referrals and message-relay services for runaways, abducted children and/or their parents.

Also visit www.amberalert.gov.

California Missing Children Hotline (800) 222-3463 www.chp.ca.gov/amber/index.html Child Quest International www.childquest.org

(888) 818-4673

Find the Children www.findthechildren.com

(888) 477-6721

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children www.missingkids.com

(800) 843-5678

National Runaway Switchboard (800) RUNAWAY Support and intervention. www.1800runaway.org Operation Lookout www.operationlookout.org

(800) 566-5688

fencing Youth fencing instruction, competition, camps and parties.

• Gryphon Fencing Club 971 Via Rodeo, Placentia 92870 (714) 519-1343 www.GryphonFencing.com Do your kids love to swordfight like a musketeer, Jedi or pirate? Then fencing is the sport for them! Fencing develops stamina, discipline and coordination. lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

Gryphon Fencing Club has a beautiful facility with state-of-the-art electronic fencing equipment. They offer fun fencing classes for kids age 5 and older. They also offer youth, teen and adult fencing classes continuously during the year and weeklong camps during the summer. Fencing- and archery-themed birthday parties and special events are also available. Gryphon Fencers compete locally and nationally. Learn fencing at Gryphon Fencing—fun, safe and affordable! Email: info@GryphonFencing.com. See ad on this page.

Fishing Spots For a list of local fishing lakes, visit the Fishing and Boating directory at www.kidsguidemagazine.com.

• South Coast Fencing Center 3518 Lake Center Drive, Ste. C, Santa Ana (714) 549-2946 www.southcoastfencing.com Learn the Olympic sport of fencing. A brief history of the sport is followed by an explanation of the rules. Students learn how to move, attack and defend themselves with fencing gear. Emphasis is placed on developing balance, coordination, stamina and quick decision making. Classes are hands-on and highly interactive. The center is open to ages 7 and up; no previous experience is necessary, and all equipment will be provided by the club at no extra cost. See ad on this page; coupon on page 58.

United Anglers of Southern California - Regional organization sponsors youth fishing programs and fishing events for all ages. 1933 Temple Ave., Signal Hill.

(562) 494-9900. www.unitedanglers.com

More Fencing Laguna Fencing Center, 26062 Merit Circle, Ste. 103, Laguna Hills, (949) 215-4112, www.lagunafencing.com; and M Team Fencing So Cal, 4372 La Palma, Anaheim Hills, (714) 996-8880, www.mteamfencingsocal.com.

USA Fencing www.usfencing.org Website features resources for local clubs and membership opportunities.

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Fishing Organizations Department of Fish and Game - Free information includes maps to local lakes, fishing events, stocking guides and sportfishing regulations, plus publications geared for children. (562) 342-7148. www. dfg.ca.gov, www.fishinginthecity.org

Fullerton Parks and Recreation (714) 738-6575 www.ci.fullerton.ca.us Kids Fishing Basics (6+).

On-The-Water-Instruction Boy Scouts of America - Year-round swimming, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, rowing, motor boating and fishing (6-21). Programs are also available for teens (14-21) to learn boat handling under power and sail, piloting and navigation, knot tying and splicing. Sea Scout Base and Aquatic Center, 5875 Appian Way, Long Beach. (562) 427-0911. www. longbeachbsa.org • Leeway Sailing and Aquatics Center - Classes are offered year round for beginner to intermediate sailors, including canoeing (9+), bay kayaking (10+) and sailing using Sabot (8+), Keelboat and Capri 14’ boats (13+). Party packages, plus group, private or semi-private lessons are available. Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine, 5437 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach. (562) 570-1719. www.longbeach.gov Newport Aquatic Center - Junior Rowing (high school), September - May; and Outrigger Paddling (11+), year

Newport Beach Sea Base - Programs for boys and girls (7+) that include sailing, canoeing, kayaking, rowing, fishing, motor-boat driving and stand-up paddle boarding. Additional land-based classes offered. 1931 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach.

(949) 642-5031. www.newportseabase.org OCC Junior Sailing - After-school sailing classes (7-13) are offered during school holidays and Wednesdays after school in fall and spring. 1801 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach. (949) 923-2215. www.occsailing.com OC Sailing and Events Center - Sailing, SUP and kayaking classes (8+). Rides and lessons (sailing

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Sailing, rowing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing classes, whale watching, cruises and fishing excursions. Plus, local fishing lakes, fishing information and referrals.

Coast Guard Auxiliary www.cgaux.org Boating safety classes (4+). Nominal fee for materials; instruction is free. Visit their website for referrals to youth classes (8-18) offered by local flotillas.

Fishing Charter Boats The following businesses offer fishing charters for half, three-quarter and full days. A fishing license, sold on site, is required (16+).

Fun, safe and affordable classes for youths, teens and adults.

Dana Wharf Sportfishing - Kids’ Club and free kids’ clinic are also available. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. (949) 496-5794. www.danawharf.com

FIRST CLASS FREE!

Davey’s Locker and Newport Landing Sportfishing - Full/ half day deep sea fishing, Kids Go For Free (save $34 on half day and $69 on a full day). Departs from Newport Beach. (949) 673-1435; (949) 675-0551. www. daveyslocker.com, www.newportlanding.com

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round. 1 Whitecliffs Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 6467725. www.newportaquaticcenter.com

Camps for youths & teens.

Birthday parties available too!

For class information, visit www.GryphonFencing.com or call (714) 519-1343

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and rowing) are also available. Year round. 34451 Ensenada Place, Dana Point Harbor. (949) 9232215. www.ocsail.com

for spring. Long Beach and Fullerton (7-14), yearround pick-up play. See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.

US Rowing - Resources to find local rowing instruction, clubs or crews, plus information about the sport. www.tinyurl.com/usrowingfindaclub

Football Leagues American Youth Football and Cheer - Tackle football (5-15). www.americanyouthfootball.com

Yacht Club Sailing Instruction - Alamitos Bay Yacht Club, (562) 434-9955, www.fleetracing.net; Balboa Yacht Club, (949) 673-3515, www.balboayachtclub. com; and Shoreline Yacht Club, (562) 435-4093, www.shorelineyachtclub.com.

Friday Night Lights - Youth flag football (grades K-8); spring and fall seasons. Cheer program also offered. Garden Grove, www.ggfnl.com; Huntington Beach, www.hbfnl.com; Los Alamitos/Seal Beach, www.losalfnl.com; and Newport-Mesa, www.newportmesafnl.com.

Whale Watching Cruises • Aquarium of the Pacific’s Whale and Sea Life Cruise - Adventurers will explore nearby seas aboard the specialized Harbor Breeze Cruises whalewatching boats to seek out whales, various dolphin species, sea lions, and a host of migratory seabirds.

The ocean adventure will include educational interpretation by an Aquarium of the Pacific marine expert as well as a variety of bio-facts for all to explore. Two daily departures, noon and 3 p.m. Cost includes aquarium admission, $45.95 adult (12+), $30.95 child (3-11) and $41.95 senior (62+). Discounted prices available for members. Times and prices vary by season. RSVP: (562) 590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org. See ad on page 13; coupon on page 69.

King Conference Football - Tackle football league (714) in four divisions. Sign ups begin in January. Season runs from August - December. (323) 295-2944.

Pop Warner Little Scholars - Flag and tackle football league (5-15). League registration begins as early as January for the fall season. Visit their website for your city’s contact information. www. popwarner.com Recreation Departments and Colleges • Lakewood Recreation and Community Services August registration for fall league. (562) 866-9771, Ext. 2408. www.lakewoodcity.org

Capt. Dave’s Dolphin and Whale Watching Safari 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. (949) 488-2828. www.dolphinsafari.com

Most city recreation departments offer football programs. See “Recreation Departments” for contact information.

Dana Wharf Sportfishing - 24200 Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point. (949) 496-5794. www.danawharf.com

YMCA Orange offers Pee Wee flag football (2½-5).

Newport-Mesa offers football classes and clinics (4-9). See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.

Harbor Breeze Cruise - 100 Aquarium Way, Dock #2, Long Beach. (562) 432-4900. www.2seewhales.com Newport Landing Whale Watching - $16 Whale Watching Cruise Special (50% off 2½ hour whale watching tour for Kidsguide readers). 309 Palm St., St. A, Newport Beach. (949) 675-0551. www.newportwhales.com Ocean Institute - 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. (949) 496-2274. www.ocean-institute.org Pierpoint Landing - January - March only. 200 Aquarium Way., Long Beach. (562) 983-9300. www.pierpoint.net Spirit Cruises - Cruises run January - March only.

Ports O’ Call Village, San Pedro. (310) 548-8080. www.spiritmarine.com

football Flag and tackle football leagues and clinics.

Boys and Girls Club Coed flag football (6-17) at the following branches: Cypress, skill development and pick-up play. Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley, winter sign ups

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golf Junior golf classes, camps and referrals. For miniature golf, see “Attractions.”

Long Beach Jr. Golf Association Heartwell Golf Course, 6700 E. Carson St., Long Beach (562) 570-1272, (562) 421-8855 www.cityoflongbeachgolf.com Year-round program where kids (7-17) receive instruction in techniques, rules, score keeping and course etiquette; Fridays, 3-6 p.m. $5, plus a $40 annual fee. Group instruction and vacation camps are also available at El Dorado, (562) 430-5411; and Recreation Park Nine, (562) 494-5000.

Recreation Departments and Colleges • Lakewood Recreation and Community Services - Golf instruction provided for all ability levels (4-17). (562) 866-9771, Ext. 2408. www.lakewoodcity.org Many city recreation departments offer golf programs. See “Recreation Departments” for contact information.

SCPGA Foundation Junior Golf Program (951) 845-4653 www.scpgajrtour.com Competitive playing opportunities, instructional programs and vacation camps for youth SCPGA members (5-18) at various golf courses.

gymnastics Classes, camps, competitive teams and referrals. Also see: “Cheerleading” and “Dance.”

• American Gymnastics Academy 1901 Obispo Ave., Signal Hill (562) 494-0087 www.american-gymnastics.com AGA offers gymnastics for boys and girls from the time they can walk to national team levels. Birthday parties, cheerleading, high school, trampoline and open gym time are also available. Enjoy a spacious viewing area for parents and siblings to relax and look out on over 23,000-square feet of fun. Continuous registration. Family and multiple class discounts available. Also see “Parties.” See ad on page 29.

Boys and Girls Club Fountain Valley branch offers beginning to intermediate gymnastics for girls and boys (3-18). See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.

• Kidnastics Quality Gymnastics and Cheerleading Training Center 10712 Reagan St., Los Alamitos (562) 431-1102 www.kidnastics.net Kidnastics has been pleased to offer quality gymnastics instruction for over 34 years. As a recreational gymnastics and cheerleading facility with over 23,000 square feet of full-line gymnastics equipment and various levels of spring floors, they offer nothing but the best instructional classes for your children. Here, children learn all levels of gymnastics and cheer. Known for their quality and effective instructional classes, they strive to provide a positive and fun experience by teaching the importance of staying fit and having fun with gymnastics and cheer. They offer a variety classes for children 12 months through the teen years. Programs include ToTnastics, their early motor development and coordination classes designed for children 1236 months, and gymnastics and tumbling classes for ages 3 years and up. In addition to their great gymnastics program, they also offer competitive cheer programs: HSC All Stars for ages 3 years and up, plus their seasonal day camps. Visit the website or call the number listed for more program information. See ad on page 31.

• My Gym - Long Beach 3287 Industry Drive, near Redondo and Stearns (562) 986-0066 www.my-gym.com My Gym has helped thousands of children, ages 6 weeks through 13 years, gain confidence and selfesteem in a loving and caring environment. The inlots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

Hailey started gymnastics class...once a week

and received a full-ride scholarship to OSU

562.494.0087

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"Growing Healthy Together means open communication with your child’s medical provider. It means not having to wait a month for an appointment. It means a quick text or phone call to put your mind at ease. It means having a true connection to the people who know your child.

It means when you come in for a visit, it’s like visiting friends, not strangers."

mike vicioso, CPNP (562) 473-4441 2700 N. Bellflower Blvd., Ste. 112 Long Beach, 90815 email: mike@ghtkids.com novative, non-competitive tumbling and gymnastics program incorporates age-appropriate games, relays, fitness exercise, sports skills, group activities, and song and dance. Along with the constantly changing equipment setups, excellent student to teacher ratio, and the experienced and caring staff, My Gym is the best place for your children! Call to sign up for a free guest class today. See ad on page 49.

Recreation Departments and Colleges Cerritos College - Year-round gymnastics on Saturdays: Tootsie Rollers (1½-3 yrs), Tumble Stars (3½-5), Acro-Gymnasts (7-12) and Jammin’ Gymnasts (6-8).

(562) 467-5050. www.cerritoscommunityed.com • Cypress College, Kids’ College - Beginning to Intermediate Gymnastics (5+), Tiny Tots Tumbling (18 mos-3 yrs), and Moms, Pops and Tots Tumbling (35); year-round, six-week sessions, $55. (714) 8084909. www.sce.edu/kids • Lakewood Recreation and Community Service - More than 14 different gymnastics classes are offered for kids (12 mos-18 yrs), $34-100. (562) 866-9771, Ext. 2408. www.lakewoodcity.org • Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine - Tiny Tumblers (25-48 mos and walkers-2 yrs), Jama’s Gymnastics Beginning I (4-10) and Beginning II Intermediate (6+). (562) 570-3100. www.longbeach.gov

is filled with the latest and safest equipment for kids. Programs include parent/child classes, boys and girls recreational gymnastic classes, girls’ competitive team, tumbling, cheer, dance and even birthday parties with a rock wall. Also see “Camps,” “Cheerleading,” “Dance” and “Parties.”

See ad on page 33.

USA Gymnastics (800) 345-4719 www.usagym.org Website provides information and resources for all areas of gymnastics, including artistic/rhythmic, acrobatic, trampoline and tumbling.

YMCA Beginning to advanced gymnastics, tumbling and teams. Anaheim (18 mos+), Downey (no teams), Fullerton (3+), Lakewood YMCA Gymnastics Center (classes, teams and open gym) and Mission Viejo (3-6). See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.

More Gymnastics Centers Most offer tumbling, cheerleading, camps, parties and parents’ night out. Open gym may be available.

EuroGymnastics - Specializes in rhythmic gymnastics.

1500 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim. (949) 653-8698. www.eurogymnastics.net

SCATS Gymnastics - 5742 McFadden Ave., Huntington Beach. (714) 895-2909. www.scatsgymnastics.com So. Coast Gymnastics Training Center - 17850 Sky Park Circle, Irvine. (949) 833-0077. www.scgtc.com The Little Gym - 15891 Goldenwest, Huntington Beach, (714) 373-0700; 17291 17th St., Tustin, (714) 505-5855; and 21203-A Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, (310) 543-2333. www.thelittlegym.com Wild Fire Gymnastics - (714) 832-1315. 14761 Bentley Circle, Tustin. www.wildfiregymnastics.com

health&fitness Classes in fitness, yoga and nutrition.

Boys and Girls Clubs Aliso Viejo, Buena Park, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Santa Ana, San Juan Capistrano and Whittier offer a variety of health and fitness programs. See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.

• Growing Healthy Together 2700 N. Bellflower Blvd., Ste. 112, Long Beach (562) 473-4441 www.ghtkids.com GHT provides integrative pediatric care offering natural, compassionate options for your child’s wellbeing. They understand that while traditional Western medicine often treats symptoms, it does not always address the root cause of the illness.

They treat the whole child, allowing the body to help heal itself through natural integrative holistic medicine. Their dedicated team of nurse practitioners, under the guidance of dedicated physicians, offers a full range of affordable and competitively priced services from routine office visits and well checks to dietary consults and physical therapy.

Visit their website for more information. See ad on this page.

Most city recreation departments offer gymnastics. See “Recreation Departments” for contact information.

Kips Gymnastics - 4622 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim.

(714) 779-1888. www.kipsgymnastics.com

Health Services The following agencies provide medical/dental referrals or services to low-income families. Bilingual.

• Team OC Gymnastics, Cheer and Dance 385-B Clinton St., Costa Mesa (714) 444-1144 www.teamocfun.com Their 45,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility

New Hope Academy - 17270 Newhope, Fountain Valley, (714) 556-8050. www.newhopegymnastics.com

Boys and Girls Club Pediatric Vision Care

PDA USA Academy - 15064 Shoemaker Ave., Santa Fe Springs. (562) 229-1927. www.pdausa.net

Children’s Clinic (562) 933-0400 Medical, dental/orthodontic, optometric/ophthalmic and behavioral/mental health services available. Call center open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Locations in Long Beach and Bellflower. www.thechildrensclinic.org

PEDIATRIC MEDICAL CENTER INFANT, CHILDREN, AND ADOLESCENT MEDICINE COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL PEDIATRIC CARE ALLERGY MANAGEMENT DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPY OF ADD John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P. • Michael L. Goodin, M.D., F.A.A.P. • L. Philippe Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P. Peter W. Welty, M.D., F.A.A.P. • Lori A. Livingston, M.D., F.A.A.P. • Sandra Smith, Ph.D.

(562) 426-5551 • Fax: (562) 426-9977

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CHOC’s Children’s Clinics (714) 509-4707 Medical services including specialties. Locations in Costa Mesa, Garden Grove, Newport Beach, Orange and Santa Ana. www.choc.org/clinics Cypress Community College Dental Clinic (714) 484-7292 Low-cost teeth cleaning and oral disease exam perlots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

formed by dental hygienists. 9200 Valley View St., Cypress. www.tinyurl.com/cypresscollegedentalservices

So Cal College of Optometry Low-cost exams. www.scco.edu

Healthy Smiles

(714) 638-7637 Garden Grove clinic. www.choc.org/clinics

Tooth Fairy (714) 634-8944, Ext. 22 A recording of the tooth fairy giving dental care tips, sponsored by the Orange County Dental Society.

Healthy Families (800) 880-5305 Low-cost medical, dental and eye care insurance coverage for children. The program, subsidized by the federal and state governments, helps working families who do not qualify for free Medi-Cal, but do not have employer-paid insurance. www. healthyfamilies.ca.gov Immunization Referrals Free to low-cost immunizations for infants and kids. Long Beach only, (562) 570-SHOT; Orange County, (800) 564-8448; Los Angeles County, (800) 427-8700.

Orange County Dental Society www.ocds.org

(714) 634-8944

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(714) 449-7401

For free and low-cost clinics in Orange County, visit www.tinyurl.com/oclowcosthealth; and for Los Angeles county, visit www.tinyurl.com/LAlowcosthealth.

Recreation Departments Many city recreation departments offer fitness classes that often include yoga, strength training and nutrition. See “Recreation Departments” for contact information.

• Sensitive Sweets 17431 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley (714) 968-9169 www.SensitiveSweets.com After the owner’s son was diagnosed with food

allergies, she started to make baked goods free from the top eight allergens. What resulted is Sensitive Sweets, specializing in dairy-free (casein), egg-free and nut-free custom cakes, cookies, cupcakes and delicious wheat-free (gluten) baked bread, for those who have dietary sensitivities or restrictions. They believe that everyone deserves a treat! Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Also see “Parties.” See ad on page 44.

Weight Watchers www.weightwatchers.com Weight-loss, nutrition programs for kids (10-17).

YMCA Anaheim offers Youth Fitness (3-6), Salsa, Sabor y Salud (family nutrition class) and Teen Boot Camp (14+), Fun and Fit (5-13), and H.I.P. Kids (9-13).

Mission Viejo (9-13) and Newport-Mesa (5-12) offer yoga. See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.

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clinics. 18381 Golden West St., Huntington Beach. www.hcpec.com Irvine Regional Park (714) 973-6835 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange. www.ocparks.com Orange County Fairgrounds 905 Arlington Ave., Costa Mesa www.ocfairequestrian.com

(714) 708-1652

Serrano Creek Ranch Equestrian Center (949) 768-5891 Riding academy, lessons and boarding. 25200 Trabuco Road, Lake Forest. www.serranocreekranch.com Sunset Ranch Hollywood Stables (323) 469-5450 Located under the Hollywood sign. Coupons and specials are offered on their website. 3400 N. Beachwood Drive, Los Angeles. www.sunsetranchhollywood.com

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• 18299 dumont ave., cerritos • 562-924-2217 formerly located on Carson Street in Lakewood.

See ad on page 46.

horseback riding English and/or Western riding instruction, horse care, camps, parties, pony club and polo association, plus trail rides. Also see: “Camps.”

• Ann’s Lakewood Pony Rides and Ponies for Parties (626) 350-3049 www.flickr.com/photos/poniesforparties Clean, decorated ponies are delivered to your home, school, fair or company picnic. Birthday parties are their specialty! Petting zoos, too! Studio rentals are also offered. Burbank party location available. Ann’s Lakewood Pony Rides was

Equestrian Centers and Trail Rides The following locations offer English and/or Western riding instruction (5+) and trail rides (7+).

Monthly leases for students who do not own a horse may be offered. Most locations also offer parties and camps. For more referrals to therapeutic riding programs, visit www.socalequine.com under the “Health Care” tab.

Anaheim Equestrian Center (714) 535-3510 Equestrian center only. www.ranchodelriostable.com Country Trails and Riding School (714) 538-5860 Trail rides available. 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange. www.ctriding.com Huntington Beach Central Park Equestrian Center (714) 848-6565 Therapeutic riding, guided trail rides and horse-care

Fun With Horses • Home School • Field Trips • Birthday Parties • Scouts • Fun on the Farm • Riding Lessons • Buckaroo Time

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(949) 285-5286 • www.havefunwithhorses.com Anaheim (near Disneyland)

• First Field Farm 18299 Dumont Ave., Cerritos (562) 924-2217 www.firstfieldfarm.com First Field Farm offers instruction in English horseback riding and jumping for beginning through advanced students. Beginner lessons include care of the horse as well as the basics of position and control. Private lessons are 30 minutes; group lessons, 45-50 minutes. Horses are provided. See ad on this page.

• Fun With Horses at Rancho Del Rio Stable 1370 Sanderson Ave., Anaheim (949) 285-5286 www.havefunwithhorses.com A wide variety of programs for kids that love horses.

Private lessons, preschool classes, parties, scout badge programs, day camps and field trips are available. Also see “Parties.” See ad on this page.

US Polo Association (800) 232-8772 www.uspolo.org Resources for junior polo programs, clubs and clinics.

• Rancho Rio Verde 1000 W. Carson St., Long Beach (310) 830-2060 www.rrvridingclub.com Group and private English and Western riding instruction (5+) includes basic horsemanship, jumping and ring time. Leases are available. Lessons are scheduled Tuesday through Sunday. Vaulting (gymnastics on horseback) and Horsemanship Camp (see “Camps”) available. Special programs and discounts for youth groups. Family-friendly atmosphere. See ad on page 34.

Recreation Departments • Lakewood Recreation and Community Services - Instruction at Lakewood Equestrian Center. (562) 4251905. www.lakewoodcity.org • Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine - Horse Fun (3-12). Classes held in Anaheim. (562) 570-3100. www.longbeach.gov Many city recreation departments offer classes\camps.

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• Sandie Mercer Ranch 11369 Carson St., Lakewood (562) 425-1905 Private and group instruction (7+) for Western, English and jumping. Beginners through advanced lessons can be arranged to fit your schedule. Lessons are available seven days a week on your horse or theirs. The new Sunday “Introduction to Horses” class includes safety and basic in-hand care of the horse as well as riding––all in a quiet, country setting. See ad on page 32.

U.S. Pony Club (859) 254-PONY (7669) www.ponyclub.org Program offers English riding instruction and competitions. Participants may lease a horse or use their own.

• Wagonwheel Ranch Horseback Rides 4057 Via Opata, Palos Verdes (310) 567-3582 www.pvhorses.net Offers one- and two-hour Western trail riding,

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party packages (see “Parties”) and year-round camps (see “Camps”). There are many sights to see along the Palos Verdes Peninsula with their guided horseback rides, including hillside views, meadows of wildflowers and wildlife. They help riders with tacking the horse; hoof care and the proper way to bridle the horse is also demonstrated with hands-on experience. Their horses are gentle and suited for the beginner to experienced riders, no matter the age, and special needs individuals as well. They are community-minded and donate to local fundraisers. Open 365 days a year.

So, saddle up and enjoy a scenic trail ride! For more information, call anytime.

• Windsong Farm at Huntington Beach Equestrian Center 18381 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach (714) 847-5093 English-style horseback riding lessons are offered at the beautiful Huntington Beach Equestrian Center.

Tracy Burroughs, professional horse trainer and in-

structor, provides quality lessons for children, ages 5 and up–adults too! One hour lessons are conveniently scheduled Tuesday through Sunday. Each lesson includes basic equitation skills for all levels, plus horse care, grooming and tack. Horses are provided and carefully selected for each student. Come and enjoy the fun and challenge of English riding in a country setting! Mention this ad and new students will receive $10 off their first lesson. See ad on page 34.

lacrosse Clinics, teams and tournaments.

• Beach Cities Youth Lacrosse www.BCYLAX.com Serving greater Long Beach, Cypress, Seal Beach,

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Windsong Farm Horseback Riding Lessons

H.B. Central Park Equestrian Center 18381 Golden West St.

One-hour lessons Tuesday - Sunday Beginning to Advanced • All Ages Equitation • Horse Care • Grooming Mention this ad & receive

$10 OFF First Lesson • New Students Only For more information and to sign up,

call 714-847-5093

RIDING LESSONS Handicapped Riding Program Horse Camp Special Discounts for Youth Groups Leases Available Sales

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Los Alamitos, Rossmoor and surrounding areas.

BCYL’s mission is to promote the sport of lacrosse and elevate the level of play within the community.

Their focus is to support the lacrosse movement and to work with the community and schools for the benefit of all lacrosse athletes. Their coaches utilize positive coaching methodology, strive for equal playing time and provide a fun experience for all involved. Boys and girls (ages 7 - high school) can try lacrosse with BCYL’s free clinics available each Sunday in October. The clinics are offered to give new and beginning players a chance to learn more about the game. Practices begin in November for the upcoming winter season; games are played January - March. Spring season games are played March - May. Registration is available online. See ad on page 35.

US Lacrosse (410) 235-6882 www.uslacrosse.org Find local teams, leagues and tournaments, plus information about the sport.

languages Instructional classes and schools. Also see: “Tutoring and Academics.”

• French Immersion Program for Preschoolers and Classes for Mommy & Me/Children/Adults (562) 304-0121 www.firstfrenchtutoring.us Learning a second language can start at a young age. Studies have proved that bilingual children do better at school and are more successful in their professional life. Why wait for tomorrow? The right time is now––at 3 or 4 years old. In the French Immersion Program for Preschoolers, French is spoken all the time. Children have fun learning songs and playing games. Give your child the gift of a French bilingual education. Private classes are offered for older children and adults, including group conversation class and phonics, plus half- and full-day immersion programs. Mommy and Me class is also available for parent and child to learn together; six-week class, Saturday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

• LangoKids Irvine 9070 Irvine Center Drive, Ste. 135, Irvine (714) 864-4680 www.langokidsirvine.com LangoKids Irvine offers dynamic, fun, and engaging Spanish and French Immersion classes and camps for kids (1-10 years old). With their native speaking instructors, your child will acquire another language in a small group setting, gain exposure to new cultures, and have a blast in the process. Their classes incorporate original music, dance, games, storytelling and more to keep kids immersed and engaged in the target language.

Open up windows of opportunity to your children with LangoKids Irvine. New classes available every 10 weeks. Call to join them for a free demo class.

See ad on page 35.

• Lycée International de Los Angeles (LILA) Orange County Campus 2625 North Tustin Ave., Santa Ana (714) 771-4710 www.lilaschool.com An international, preschool through 6th school, providing a nurturing and intimate environment that encourages personal initiative, creativity and curiosity. Students are challenged to achieve excellence through the rigorous and well-balanced bilingual curriculum. See ad on page 53.

• Pacific Conservatory, Music & Arts Education Costa Mesa and Orange (714) 545-1217 www.pacificconservatory.com In our fast-moving global society, speaking a foreign language is becoming essential. French and Spanish classes and private tutoring are adapted to students from age 3 to university level with individual, partner and group lessons available.

A strong foundation (conversation, grammar, literature, phonics) will prepare students for college and career as well as opening their minds to discovering different cultures, foods, art and music.

See ad on page 63.

Private Language Instruction The following schools offer language instruction for kids, plus additional cultural activities and classes.

A Little Dynasty - Chinese school and play village (15 mos - high school). 6829 Quail Hill Parkway and 9844 Research Drive, Irvine. (949) 509-0288. www. alittledynasty.com Berlitz Jr. - Multiple languages (4+). Costa Mesa and Torrance locations. (866) 423-7548. www.berlitz.us • Fondazione Italia - Italian classes (pre-K-12), including Mommy and Me. (310) 739-9350. www. fondazione-italia.org. See ad on page 47.

German-American School Assoc. of So. Cal. - (562) 693-0223. www.germanschool4kids.org Language Door - Multiple languages. 18103 Skypark Circle, Ste. D2, Irvine. (949) 833-0900. www. languagedoor.com Long Beach Japanese Language School - Classes (5+) year round. 1766 Seabright Ave., Long Beach.

(562) 598-4539. www.lbjls.org Southeast Japanese School - Classes for kids (grades K+). 14615 S. Gridley Road, Norwalk. (562) 863-5996. www.sejscc.org The Language Experts - Japanese, Chinese, Spanish and ESL. Free trial available. 4500 Campus Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 424-9714. www. languageclass.net Recreation Departments and Colleges • Cypress College, Kids’ College - Rock ‘N’ Learn Spanish (5-7), A Touch of Spanish (8-12), and Sing and Learn Chinese (infant-6 yrs); yearround, six-week sessions. (714) 808-4909. www. sce.edu/kids lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

• Lakewood Recreation and Community Services - Conversational Spanish (6-11), six-week sessions. (562) 866-9771, Ext. 2408. www.lakewoodcity.org/ecatalog • Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine - Baby Sign Language (1 mos-2 yrs) and French (7-10). (562) 5703100. www.longbeach.gov

Bachus Office Park 9070 Irvine Center Drive Ste. 135, Irvine (714) 864-4680 www.langokidsirvine.com

Many city recreation departments offer language instruction. See “Recreation Departments” for contact information.

magic Instruction, clubs, stores and magicians for hire. Also see: “Parties.”

• Life of the Party (562) 860-7797, (714) 903-7689, (626) 333-8764 www.lifeofthepartyonline.com Owned and operated by magician Dave Skale, this company features a network of LA’s best magicians.

Performers offer a variety of specialities, including birthday parties, educational school shows (antidrug, nutrition, etc.), fairs and festivals, company picnics and events, and much more. Over 20 years of experience. Call for a free consultation on how to make your party great! See ad on page 46.

Magic Clubs The following clubs offer activities and instruction (7-18). Monthly meetings and club offerings vary.

Annual dues may apply. International Brotherhood of Magicians, (636) 724-2400, www.magician. org; Orange County Magic Club, www.ocmagicclub. com; Society of Young Magicians, www.magicsym. com; and The Magic Castle, auditions held twice a year for teens (13-19), (323) 851-3313, www. magiccastle.com/juniors.

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Magic Stores The following locations offer supplies and lessons for young magicians: Best Magic, Gags and Costume, 625 S. Magnolia Ave., Anaheim, (714) 827-6442, www. bestmagic.com; and Magic Galore and More, 6471 Westminster Ave. (inside Westminster Lanes), Westminster, (714) 891-6488, www.magicgaloreandmore.com.

martialarts Karate, judo, boxing, kickboxing, wrestling and self-defense classes. Also see “Fencing.”

• Alpert JCC in Long Beach 3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach (562) 426-7601, Ext. 1051 www.alpertjcc.org Build confidence and self-esteem while learning selfdefense. Variety of classes for ages 3 and up. Visit their website or call for schedule and fees. See ad on page 17. lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

Where are the bodies buried?

Cemeteries tell stories about the people in our past. Visit the oldest cemetery in LA, Hollywood Forever, for a guided, historical tour of LA notables––Griffith J. Griffith (Griffith Park founder), Bugsy Siegel (mobster) and Dee Dee Ramone (rocker); www.cemeterytour.com, hollywoodforever.com.

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• ATA Karate for Kids 5412 Bolsa Ave., Unit E, Huntington Beach 92649 (714) 899-1000 www.betusa.org Classes for adults and children; group or private instruction––home-school classes too! Children’s program begins at age 3. Classes are held Monday through Saturday. While learning self-defense and coordination, participants also learn life skills such as respect and discipline while gaining selfesteem and self-confidence. Call today for a free lesson!

Boxing Local Boxing Committee provides referrals to boxing programs for boys and girls (8+). (323) 921-6139. www.lbc33.com Boys and Girls Club Fountain Valley offers Karate and Tae Kwon Do for kids and their parents (3+). Stanton offers the Young Olympians Saturday program. See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.

• My Gym - Long Beach 3287 Industry Drive, near Redondo and Stearns (562) 986-0066 www.my-gym.com As students, ages 4-13, strive for different belt levels, they learn about setting goals and the discipline needed to reach them. Their successes give them the confidence to take on new challenges.

Their improved levels of concentration and selfcontrol help at home and school. With a Master Karate instructor on staff, students enjoy learning in a safe, caring and fun atmosphere. By learning the kicks, punches and blocks, karate classes improve your child’s strength, flexibility, stamina, balance and coordination. See ad on page 49.

Recreation Departments and Colleges Cerritos College - Kung Fu for Kids (5-12). (562) 467-5050. www.cerritoscommunityed.com • Cypress College, Kids’ College - Intro to Martial Arts/Parent and Me (4-6), Kung Fu (7-17), Karate as Self Defense (7-17) and Judo/Ju-jitsu (6-18); year-round, six-week sessions. $50-60. Classes also in Anaheim and Fullerton. (714) 484-7038. www.sce.edu/kids • Lakewood Recreation and Community Services Karate, beginning - intermediate (5-15), Karate Pee Wee Tiger (3-5) and Kenpo Karate (5+). (562) 8669771, Ext. 2408. www.lakewoodcity.org • Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine Mixed Martial Arts/Chung Hap Musul I and II (3-5 and 4-12), DG Boxing for Kids (10-13), Jujitsu (712), Karate Traditional (5-15) and Homeland Cultural Center’s Ancient Khmer Martial Arts (Tae Kwon Do), Wednesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m., free for all ages. (562) 570-1655. www.longbeach.gov Most city recreation departments offer martial arts classes ranging from karate to self-defense. See “Recreation Departments” for contact information.

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provides information about and links to local clubs, camps and competitions. www.ca-usaw.org

awaits! Also see “Attractions,” “Camps,” “Par­ties” and “Science and Technology.” See ad on page 12.

YMCA Anaheim offers Kempo and Judo (6+). Long Beach (Downtown, Fairfield, Los Cerritos, 5+), Newport-Mesa (5-15) and Laguna Niguel (4-12) offer mixed martial arts. Mission Viejo (5-17) and Orange (8+) offer Karate; Yorba Linda offers Judo (5-12). See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.

• Long Beach Museum of Art 2300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach (562) 439-2119 www.lbma.org LBMA features modern and contemporary art exhibitions. Check out the Toyota Children’s Gallery featuring artwork made by children who participate in their educational programming. Want to learn more? Join a free tour every Friday at 1 p.m. Free Family Artmaking Workshops are held every 3rd Sunday of the month from 1-3 p.m. These drop-in workshops allow families to work together to create their own artwork (see “Calendar” for themes). The museum is open Thursday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.; and Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fridays are free! See ad on page 8.

museums Museums in Southern California featuring kid-friendly exhibits. Most museums offer group tours for schools and scouts. Visit the “Calendar” section (in print and online at www.kidsguidemagazine.com) for museum special events. Also see: “Science and Technology” and “Trains” for additional museums.

• Children’s Museum at La Habra 301 S. Euclid St., La Habra (562) 905-9793 www.lhcm.org Ride a kid-sized carousel, take a walk in T-Rex’s footprints, pet an arctic fox, a bear and a raccoon, pump your own gas, put on a show, drive a bus and dig for fossils––all in one afternoon! At the Children’s Museum at La Habra, you’ll experience 10,000-square-feet of hands-on exhibits for the entire family. Plus, you can enjoy Target Free Sundays on the first Sunday of each month! Schools and youth groups receive special tours and/or curriculum. Birthday parties are also available (see “Parties”). New fall changing exhibit: “Egypt: Land of Ancients,” digging and excavating through the tombs and pyramids of the ancient Pharaohs! Coming spring 2014: “Healthy Hospital,” April 1 - August 31, 2014, learn how to keep yourself healthy at home by eating good-for-you foods and playing fun, outdoor activities. Museum hours: Mondays, closed; Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1-5 p.m.

Closed major holidays. Admission: $8 per person for ages 3 and up. Closed September 2-30 for renovations. See ad on page 37.

• ExplorOcean 600 E. Bay Ave., Newport Beach (949) 675-8915 www.explorocean.org ExplorOcean is proud to introduce the nation’s premiere ocean literacy center. The Center has been designed to educate visitors to the es­sential principles of ocean literacy through exciting hands-on activities. From mapping the ocean floor to manning an ROV, in the Ocean Literacy Center no one keeps their hands to themselves! So roll up your sleeves and dive in—an ocean of wonders

• Museum of Latin American Art 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach (562) 437-1689 www.molaa.org MOLAA is the only museum in the United States dedicated to modern and contemporary Latin American art. On the second Thursday of each month, they offer free drop-in workshops for all ages. Target Free Sundays are held on the third Sunday of every month and offer free admission, art workshops and gallery tours. Summer Art Camp is also available. See ad on page 37.

• Pretend City Children’s Museum 29 Hubble, Irvine (949) 428-3900 www.pretendcity.org Pretend City Children’s Museum is an interconnected city designed just for children (infant-8).

The city is comprised of a grocery store, farm, doctor’s office, art studio, amphitheater, beach, marina, construction site and many other exhibits.

At Pretend City, children learn through role play based on real-world experiences as they dress up as a police officer, deliver the mail, create art, compose music or put out a fire. Designed to align with the California State Standards and Preschool Learning Foundation, Pretend City’s educational programs engage children (pre-school - 3rd grade) through school field trips, where the museum is the classroom and learning comes to life!

Also see “Parent Education,” “Parties” and “Special Needs.” See ad on the back inside cover.

Historical Sites Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum (310) 603-0088 Tours, weekend activities and workshops, plus yearly family events and living history programs, including battle reenactments. School and scout tours are available. 18127 S. Alameda St., Rancho Dominguez. www.dominguezrancho.org Heritage Museum of OC (714) 540-0404 Visit a working blacksmith shop, a rancho home, the Kellogg House and gardens. Tours also offered.

Adults, $5; kids, $4. 3101 West Harvard St., Santa Ana. www.heritagemuseumoc.org Homestead Museum (626) 968-8492 A six-acre look at Southern California’s history from the lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

1840s-1920s. Free guided tours. 15415 E. Don Julian Road, City of Industry. www.homesteadmuseum.org Mission San Juan Capistrano (949) 234-1300 Tours and ongoing family events. Adults, $9; kids, $6; includes audio tour. 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano. www.missionsjc.com Pio Pico Historic Park Adobe (562) 695-1217 The El Ranchito adobe offers self-guided and rangerled tours, plus annual family-friendly events. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Free admission and parking. 6003 Pioneer Blvd., Whittier. www.piopico.org Point Fermin Lighthouse (310) 241-0684 Guided tours of the historic 1874 lighthouse, oldfashioned toys and dress-up clothes. Tuesday - Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Donations requested. 807 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. www.pointferminlighthouse.org Rancho Los Alamitos (562) 431-3541 Yearly family events, workshops and guided and selfguided tours. Free admission. 6400 E. Bixby Hill Road, Long Beach. www.rancholosalamitos.com Rancho Los Cerritos (562) 570-1755 Store, school programs, family events, guided tours and picnic grounds available. Free admission. 4600 Virginia Road, Long Beach. www.rancholoscerritos.org The Banning Museum (310) 548-7777 Tours of the 1864 mansion and 20 acres of grounds, plus exhibits and a Victorian Christmas event. Adults, $5; kids, $1. 401 East M St., Wilmington. www.thebanningmuseum.org Museums Autry National Center (323) 667-2000 Collections of the American West and Native Americans. Family activities include Family Days, gold panning, festivals and story telling. Located in Griffith Park. 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. www.theAutry.org. Free admission day: second Tuesdays.

6661 West Imperial Hwy., Los Angeles. www. flightpath.us Getty Center and Villa Getty Center offers Family Art Stops, Getty Drawing Hour and Family Festivals, plus the Family Room is open daily to stimulate kids’ interest in art through art projects. The Villa’s activities include Art Odyssey for Families, Family Forum and the TimeScape room, plus free GettyGuide family audio tours on iPod Touches. Family Art Detective Cards are available at both locations. Getty Center: 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles. Getty Villa: 7985 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades.

Admission is free; parking is $15. The “Pay Once, Park Twice” program provides a flat $15 parking fee for a same-day visit to both locations. An advance timed ticket is required for the Getty Villa; one ticket includes up to three kids (15 and under). (310) 440-7300. www.getty.edu.

Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens (626) 405-2100 Current exhibit includes Junipero Serra and the

Legacies of the California Missions, through January 6. Visit the interactive Children’s Garden (2-7) and the Conservatory for Botanical Science with handson science activities (8+). 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. www.huntington.org. Free admission: first Thursday, with reserved tickets.

Japanese American National Museum (213) 625-0414 Japanese American culture and history. 100 North Central Ave., Los Angeles. www.janm.org. Free admission: Thursdays, 5-8 p.m. and all-day every third Thursday.

Kidspace Children’s Museum (626) 449-9144 New exhibit opening in November: Imagination Workshop, a space for children to assemble, dismantle, and repurpose materials and objects. Plus, interactive activities in the arts, sciences and humanities, and family nights. 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena. www. kidspacemuseum.org Los Angeles County Museum of Art (323) 857-6000 Family Guides for kids (6-12) available at the box office. NexGen LACMA is a free youth membership pro-

Beall Center for Art and Technology (949) 824-6206 Revolving exhibits that explore relationships between art, science and engineering. Special family events throughout the year. 712 Arts Plaza, University of California, Irvine. www.beallcenter.uci.edu Bowers Kidseum (714) 567-3694 Kidseum offers hands-on exhibits and programs designed around art and culture that include classes and workshops, birthday party packages, family events and camps. 802 N. Main St., Santa Ana. www.bowers.org/kidseum.php Calif. African American Museum (213) 744-7432 History and culture with a focus on the African American journey from the west coast of Africa to the Western United States. Free admission. Exposition Park, 600 State Drive, Los Angeles. www. caamuseum.org Flight Path Learning Center and Museum (424) 646-7284 View the tarmac to watch planes take-off and land, plus model airplanes, including a full-size WWII-era DC-3. Closed Sunday and Monday. Free. lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

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gram that offers free general admission for kids 17 and under as well as one accompanying adult, including access to permanent collection galleries and selected special exhibitions. Family Days and tours also available. Closed Wednesdays. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. www.lacma.org. Free admission day: second Tuesdays and everyday after 3 p.m.

Lyon Air Museum (714) 210-4585 Airplanes, automobiles, military planes, vehicles and motorcycles on display. Floor to ceiling view of John Wayne Airport runway. 19300 Ike Jones Road, Santa Ana. www.lyonairmuseum.org March Field Air Museum (951) 902-5949 Home to more than 70 historic air crafts and displays with more than 2,000 artifacts. Family Day, with activities included with admission, every last Saturday. 22550 Van Buren, Riverside. www. marchfield.org Museum of Contemporary Art (213) 626-6222 Contemporary art from 1940 to the present. Three locations in Los Angeles. Free Family Sunday Studio, first Sundays, rotates between Grand and Geffen locations. www.moca.org. Free admission day: Thursday evenings, 5-8 p.m.

Museum of Flying (310) 398-2500 Features two dozen aircraft chronicling the beginning of flight, including a replica Wright Flyer, BD-5 micro jet and the FedEx 727 nose section, plus an interactive flight simulator. 3100 Airport Ave., Santa Monica. www.museumofflying.com Museum of Tolerance (310) 553-8403 Interactive exhibits encourage visitors (recommended for 10+) to find solutions to social problems, learn about hate groups and experience the events leading up to the Holocaust and World War II. 9786 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. www.museumoftolerance.com Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (213) 763-3466 New this year is the Nature Garden and Nature Lab. The Nature Gardens allow visitors to spot birds and butterflies and observe and track species. The Nature Lab features live animals, touchable specimens, citizen science projects and multi-media. Dino Lab allows visitors to watch the assemblage of real dinosaur fossils. Visit the seasonal Spider Pavilion outside, September 22 - November 3 (separate ticket required). Exposition Park, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. www.nhm.org. Free admission day: first Tuesdays.

Newport Sports Collection (949) 721-9333 More than 10,000 pieces of sports memorabilia, including baseball, basketball, hockey, the Olympics, surfing and skating. Free admission, donations accepted. 100 Newport Center Drive, Ste. 100, Newport Beach. www.newportsportsmuseum.org Norton Simon Museum (626) 449-6840 Free family programs focus on the permanent collection and exhibits. Kids are free. 411 Colorado Blvd.,

Pasadena. www.nortonsimon.org. Free admission: first Fridays from 6-9 p.m.

Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits (323) 934-7243 Interactive displays of the Tar Pits and Southern California during the Ice Age. Visitors can watch fossil excavation and assembly. Hancock Park, 5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. www.tarpits.org.

Free admission: first Tuesdays.

Pennypickle’s Workshop Temecula Children’s Museum (951) 308-6376 7,500 square-feet cluttered with hands-on inventions, gadgets and experiments. Workshops, events and parties available. Closed Mondays. $5 per person. 42081 Main St., Temecula. www.pennypickles.org Petersen Automotive Museum (323) 930-2277 More than 300 vehicles, plus photographs, artwork and the Hot Wheels Hall of Fame. 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. www.petersen.org Planes of Fame Air Museum (909) 597-3722 Museum dedicated to historical aircraft with annual air shows, tours and monthly living-history events. 7000 Merrill Ave., #17, Chino. www.planesoffame.org Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology (909) 624-2798 A diverse collection of dinosaur fossils, footprints and trackways. Family Day on second Saturdays, November - May. Closed Sundays. 1175 W. Baseline Road, Claremont. www.alfmuseum.org Skirball Cultural Center (310) 440-4500 Features a museum, changing exhibitions, music, theater, comedy, film, family and literary programs, Zeidler’s Café, and Audrey’s Museum Store, plus Noah’s Ark, where kids can play, climb and problemsolve. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. www. skirball.org. Free admission day: Thursdays.

Tankland American Military Museum (626) 442-1776 More than 178 tanks and military vehicles on display. 1918 Rosemead Blvd., South El Monte. www. tankland.com Paley Center for Media (310) 786-100 Currently on exhibit is “Television Out of the Box,” a 60-year retrospective of Warner Bros’ TV shows. Visitors can also see animation cels from classics, such as the Flintstones, Scooby-Doo, Batman and Animaniacs, Lynda Carter’s original Wonder Woman costume and a life-sized LEGO model of Conan O’Brien, plus they can sing-along with the “TV Theme Song Theatre.” The center offers a radio listening room, a working radio station and computer terminals with more than 100 years of television, radio and new media programs.

Wednesday - Sunday, 12-5 p.m. 465 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills. www.paleycenter.org Wells Fargo History Museum (213) 253-7166 Features an original Concord Coach, a historically recreated agent’s office, working telegraphs, Western artifacts and a 27-ounce gold nugget. Free admission and audio guide. 333 South Grand Ave., Los Angeles. www.wellsfargohistory.com Zimmer Children’s Museum (323) 761-8984 Kids can be a star at the Mann Theater, pilot the

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Zimmer Plane, explore music at Rhythms of the World, make a splash at Water Ways and more.

6505 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 100, Los Angeles. www. zimmermuseum.org Presidential Libraries The Nixon Library (714) 983-9120 Explore exhibits including a replica of the Lincoln Sitting Room and the East Room of the White House, an astronaut’s space suit, vintage films, news footage, plus Nixon’s helicopter and birthplace. Special exhibits and events throughout the year. 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda. www. nixonlibrary.gov The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library (805) 410-8354 Visitors take a self-guided tour through the grounds, including Air Force One (inside too) and the Reagan Museum with interactive exhibits, such as acting in a movie with Mr. Reagan, delivering a speech on the steps of the U.S. Capitol, playing six economic-based games and riding a horse alongside the president. October 24 March 9, 2014, visit the exhibit “Spy: The Secret World of Espionage,” that includes documents and spy gadgets from the CIA, KGB, FBI, National Reconnaissance Office and the clandestine world of spies. 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. www. reaganlibrary.com

music Instrument instruction, bands, orchestras, choirs, camps and music-appreciation classes. Also see: “Theater Arts” for more vocal instruction and “Calendar” for live performances.

• Applied Music Studio 10900 Los Alamitos Blvd., Ste. 203, Los Alamitos (562) 596-1287 www.appliedmusicstudio.com Enhance your child’s (3+) education by trying a free lesson at Applied Music Studio. They offer instruction in viola, violin, voice, piano, guitar, drums, woodwinds, theory, as well as a “Keyboard for Kids” program, all taught by degreed professionals. Applied Music Studio has new and used instruments for sale, and school-approved instruments for rent with an option to buy. Mention Kidsguide to book your free lesson today! Located at the corner of Florista and Pine. Email: appliedmusicstudio@gmail.com. See ad on page 41.

Bands and Orchestras Fountain Valley Marching Band - Open to kids in grades 5-8. Rehearsals on Fridays, mid-September to mid-June, 3:30-5 p.m. at Fountain Valley High School room #310. $150, includes polo with logo and cap, transportation, operations and music sheets. Discounts for second child. Instruments are available for lease and/or purchase.

Color guard also offered. Email: Hbthumper@msn. com. (714) 841-2626. lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

Four Seasons Youth Orchestra - Three orchestras for kids (6-25). Rehearsals at Saddleback College; performances are held throughout Orange County, including the Irvine Barclay Theatre. Season highlights include the world premier of one-act opera in the spring. Students are welcome to audition and try one rehearsal for free. Scholarships available. Auditions for 2013-2014 season by appointment. (714) 374-3766. www.fourseasonsyo.webnode.com.

Also see Cerritos College and Los Alamitos Youth Center listed in this section. For more regional youth orchestras, visit www.cyosc.org.

Boys and Girls Club Buena Park (6-18): piano (keyboard attached to computer). Fountain Valley: guitar (8+), piano (6+) and voice. Long Beach: guitar, drums, bass, keyboard and digital recording (6-18). Stanton: youth choir, school year only. Tustin: chorale group, guitar and music appreciation. See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.

• California Music Studios Jennifer Paterson, President (800) 227-6222 www.CaliforniaMusicStudios.com Did you know that music students have better math and science skills, score 61% higher on the SATs, and are 52% more likely to attend college than the average student? California Music Studios invites your family to enjoy all the benefits that learning music has to offer through private instruction in the comfort of your home or in one of over 300 locations. CMS offers lessons in all instruments and styles of music, and will find you the highly trained, university graduate teacher that best suits your needs. Their friendly staff is available to assist students seven days a week, and their teachers are happy to set a lesson schedule that is convenient for you. California Music Studios’ free recital program keeps students motivated, and with over 65 performances a year, students are able to perform regularly. Please call or visit their website today to see what makes them different. See ad on this page.

• Dave’s Island Instruments 4115 Los Coyotes Diagonal, Lakewood (562) 706-1719 www.davesislandinstruments.com Dave’s Island Instruments is the place to go for ukulele and steel drum lessons for kids and families.

They have a Ukulele Kids class (6-12), and rental ukuleles are available, so your kids can “try it before you buy it.” Steel Drum Kids classes (6-12) are offered and drums are provided for class use. Adult classes are also available. Stop in! Open Monday Thursday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Friday, 5-8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon - 4 p.m.

Aloha! See ad on page 40.

• Do-Re-Wee Parent/Toddler Music Class (310) 795-5465 www.dorewee.net Do-Re-Wee parent and me classes include singing seasonal songs, dancing and moving to rhythm and the playing of quality instruments within a joyful musical environment. Waldorf-inspired Do-Re-Wee classes bring elemental musical concepts to young lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

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(310) 850-5453 The Next Musical Step for Your 5-, 6- or 7-Year Old! The Big Kids class blends elements of the beloved Music Together curriculum with new musical activities perfect for older children.

Solfege • Instrumental Solos • Harmony-singing • Conducting Game Songs • Jam Sessions. Visit our website to learn more.

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Voice Lessons & Music Therapy

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Music therapy for kids with special needs.

• Help kids reach educational/ IEP goals • Improve communication skills • Help with emotional/affective development

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Suzuki Violin Studio Ages 3 and up

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Ukulele And Steel Drum Lessons For Kids & Families Ukulele Kids Classes • Ages 6 & up.

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Steel Drum Kids Classes • Ages 6 & up.

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Adult Classes Available!

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children (18 mos-4 yrs), provide parents and children another facet of activity to enjoy together, and are lots of musical fun!

• Jazz Angels (310) 850-5453 www.jazzangel.org Level specific jazz bands comprised of young musicians ages 11-17. Musicians learn to play (or improve how they play) this great American music through a unique method of music mentoring.

Three, eight-week sessions throughout the school year. Email: barry@jazzangel.org.

• Kelly Summer Vocal Studio Long Beach (562) 833-6444 www.kellysummermusic.com Voice lessons for kids and adults who want to improve their singing ability are offered by Kelly Summer Vocal Studio. Kelly Summer is a career singer and voice teacher with a Masters Degree in vocal performance from USC and over 20 years experience in the music business. Her specialization is in contemporary jazz, rock and hip hop/R&B. Students learn vocal technique, repertoire, audition/ performance skills and musicianship, all in a private studio setting. Also see “Special Needs.” See ad on page 39.

• Kick It Up 8129 East Wardlow Road, Long Beach (562) 430-1812 www.kickitup.com Learn to play the piano, guitar, or sing at Kick It Up. Their noncompetitive environment allows students to achieve and excel in music. Beginning at age 5 and through adults, their students enjoy practicing, become involved in school orchestra and bands, participate in the OCSHA program and perform with the CSULB madrigal choir. Classes are affordable, family-priced based, offered seven days a week, and offer the opportunity to perform in a spring recital. Also see “Dance” and “Parties.” See ad on page 23.

Los Alamitos Youth Center 10909 Oak St., Los Alamitos (562) 493-4043 www.theyouthcenter.org School year program for kids (grades K-8) with classes and concerts. Instruments include violin, viola, cello, drums, trombone, trumpet, saxophone, clarinet, tuba, piano, keyboard, guitar, electric bass and more; beginning to advanced. Auditions for Youth Center Orchestra are ongoing. Financial assistance available for qualifying families.

• Lynne Graham, Suzuki Violin Teacher (562) 714-0631 More than fifty years ago, Japanese violinist Shinichi Suzuki realized that children the world over learn to speak their native language with ease. He began to apply the basic principles of language acquisition to the learning of music, and called his method the mother-tongue approach. The ideas of parent responsibility, loving encouragement, constant repetition, etc., are some of the special features of the Suzuki approach. Lynne Graham incorporates all facets of the Suzuki method into her instruction of the violin.

She is trained with the Suzuki Association through Book 8, and is experienced working with children as young as age 3. Email: lynne_c_graham@yahoo. com. See ad on this page.

Music Associations Music Teachers’ Association of California - Free referrals to qualified instructors in keyboard, winds, guitar, strings and vocals. Contact Rachel Grizzel at (562) 708-5533. www.mtaclb.com Suzuki Association of the Americas - The method emphasizes teaching by sound and repetition before learning to read music. Free instructor referral. (888) 378-9854. www.suzukiassociation.org • Music Together at the Beach (310) 850-5453 www.MusicTogetherAtTheBeach.com Music Together® is a squeal of delight, a grateful parent, a toddling drummer, an infant “coo.”

Research-based and beautifully developed, this national program is based on the premise that all children are musical, and parents and other primary care-givers play a crucial role in activating and nurturing their child’s music development.

Weekly parent-child classes offer 45 minutes of engaging and fun music-making experiences that allow children to develop tonal and rhythm competence with ease. Activities include songs, rhythmic rhymes, movement and instrument play. Classes are informal and non-performance oriented. They are developmentally appropriate for children newborn through age 4, and easy for adults, regardless of musical ability. Music Together may offer you and your child the most satisfying music experience ever! For information about other Music Together locations, visit www.musictogether.com.

See ad on page 39.

• Orange County Song and Dance Company 5860 Westminster Blvd., Westminster (714) 897-4475 www.orangecountysonganddance.com Voice classes for students (5-18) taught by degreed professionals in music in their 6,000-square-foot performing arts studio. Classes are small, grouped by age for beginners through young professionals.

Students are given the opportunity to work individually with the teacher on technique with appropriate solo music selections. In addition, students work on part singing and understanding musical harmony.

Yearly recital and holiday performance opportunities are available. See ad on page 24.

• Pacific Conservatory, Music & Arts Education Costa Mesa and Orange (714) 545-1217 www.pacificconservatory.com Group and private instruction is available for piano, guitar, drums, flute, recorder, singing and musical theatre. Piano classes (ages 3-12) and Instrumental classes (ages 3-16) feature reading, theory, ear training, technique and performing opportunities.

Private lessons are available for all instruments.

Classes and private lessons are available for beginning through advanced levels. Comprehensive Musicianship programs provide pre-professional training, skill enhancement, OCSA and Certificate of Excellence, Certificate of Merit. Call today to schedule a lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

free introductory class! Locations: 151 Kalmus, G-1, Costa Mesa, 92626; and 1311 E. Katella Ave., Orange, 92867. See ad on page 63.

Recreation Departments and Colleges Cerritos College - Intro, beginning and intermediate piano (6-14), Community Band and Community Orchestra (10+). (562) 467-5050. www. cerritoscommunityed.com

Applied Music Studio Violin • Voice • Guitar Piano • Drums • Woodwinds “Keyboard for Kids” Ages 3+

• Cypress College, Kids’ College - Bass Guitar for Kids (10+), Playing the Cello (7+), Keyboard-Piano, beginning through intermediate (7+), Guitar, beginning to advanced (6+), Violin (4+), Vocal for Kids (7+) and Songs of Guitar Hero (7+); six-week sessions. $60-75. Also offered at Anaheim and Fullerton Centers. (714) 808-4909. www.sce.edu/kids

• Private, Semi-private & Group Lessons • Taught by Degreed Professionals • School Approved Instrument Rentals • Rent with an Option to Buy • New & Used Instrument Sales

• Lakewood Recreation and Community Services - Babies Love Music (4-14 mos), Kids Love Music (3-7), Drums for Fun (6-12), Guitar (10+), Violin (7+) and Piano, beginning and intermediate (6-14). (562) 8669771, Ext. 2408. www.lakewoodcity.org

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• Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine - Little Music Makers (30 mos-5 yrs), Music and Movement (1½4), Piano (4-5), Melody Time (1-2), Keyboard Kids (5-6), (562) 570-3111. Homeland Cultural Center: Drums, Tuesdays, 4-6 p.m.; Guitar, Thursdays, 4-6 p.m.; Music Improvisation Jam, Saturdays, 4-6 p.m., free for all ages. (562) 570-1655. www.longbeach.gov Most city recreation departments offer music classes that may include drums, guitar, piano, parent and me, singing/voice/choir and music appreciation. See “Recreation Departments” for contact information.

• Sandra Barba, Piano Instruction (562) 627-0421 www.privatepiano.net Piano lessons for all ages is offered by instructor Sandra M. Barba. Sandra has over 40 years experience teaching piano in various methods. She holds a Bachelor of Music Degree in Piano and Education, is California credentialed, and is a member of the National Guild of Piano Teachers as well as the Music Teachers Association of California. Serving Long Beach and surrounding communities. See page on 40.

Youth Choirs International Children’s Choir - Dressed in costumes from around the world, members (5-18) delight audiences through song and dance, promoting peace and cultural unity. (562) 421-8776. www. members.tripod.com/icckids International Peace Choir - Peace Ambassadors (5-18) perform songs and dances from around the world in local, national and international performances. Ongoing auditions. (562) 420-6818. Rehearsals at Bungalow Arts Center, 727 Pine Ave., Gallery C, Long Beach. www.internationalpeacechoir.com

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parent education Parenting classes and workshops, plus a resource library. Also see: “Emergency and Family Services” and “Play and Support Groups.”

• Children’s Home Society of California (CHS) Resource and Referral Greater Long Beach (562) 256-7490 Orange County (714) 543-2273 www.chs-ca.org Resource and Referral offers a variety of child care resources to the community, such as child care referrals, resources for assessing the quality of child care services, workshops, and a lending library that offers age-appropriate activities, toys and parenting videos. 330 Golden Shore, Ste. 20, Long Beach; 333 South Anita Drive, Ste. 350, Orange. See ad on page 20.

• Connie Wax, LCSW #27430 Individual, Couple, Family & Child Counselor 3351 Florista St., Ste. 1-D, Los Alamitos (714) 300-3163 www.CounselorForTheGiftedAndTalented.com Specializing in therapy for gifted and talented children, adults and their families. Connie came to appreciate the unique needs of this group while raising her own gifted children. Her personal experience blossomed into a passion for helping parents of the gifted guide and support their children towards a fulfilling and meaningful life. Connie is committed to assisting parents in navigating the often rough waters of child rearing. Her own personal experiences, along with 13 years of clinical expertise, make her a unique resource for the community. Connie is certified to facilitate SENG (Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted) parent groups.

In addition to working with the gifted, she treats all life issues. Also see “Play and Support Groups.” See ad on this page.

Parenting Classes Through Community Agencies Boys and Girls Clubs - Fullerton and Garden Grove

• Marriage Connie Wax, Counselor Individual Family & Children

Is parenting becoming too much? Are you struggling with your child?

ARE YOU FEELING? • Confused • Alone • Resentful • Burned Out • Out of Control

IS YOUR CHILD FEELING? • Misunderstood • Lonely • Different/Odd • Discouraged • Alienated

Southern California Children’s Chorus - Vocal and choral instruction (5-20); themes range from classics to folk and contemporary music. Weekly rehearsals are held September to May. $370-809 per year.

(949) 250-9114. www.sccchorus.org

Expertise in working with gifted children and adults. LCSW#27430

For more regional youth choirs, visit www.acdacal.org.

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• American Gymnastics Academy 1901 Obispo Ave., Signal Hill (562) 494-0087 www.american-gymnastics.com Party packages include two hours of safe, fun gymnastics instruction and party games at their 23,000-square-foot facility. You provide the food, cake and decorations, they provide the fun! Also see “Gymnastics.” See ad on page 29.

CHOO CHOO TRAIN COMPANY Parties • Festivals • Parades • Fairs Schools • Corporate Events Seatbelts & realistic train whistle.

1-877-4-CHOO-CHOO Rides up to 18 kids or 12 adults.

Our trackless train can be ridden 1-877-424-6624 on any flat surfaces. www.ChooChooTrainCompany.com

• Ann’s Lakewood Pony Rides and Ponies for Parties (626) 350-3049 www.flickr.com/photos/poniesforparties Clean, decorated ponies delivered to your home, school, fair or company picnic. Birthday parties are their specialty! Petting zoos, too. Studio rentals are also offered. Burbank party location available. Ann’s Lakewood Pony Rides was formerly located on Carson St. in Lakewood. Serving LA and Orange counties since 1976. See ad on page 46.

offer classes in parenting skills. See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.

or Families and Communities Together, (714) 7048777, www.factoc.org.

Casa Youth Shelter - Classes for parents of teenagers. Bilingual. 10911 Reagan St., Los Alamitos. (800) 914-2272 CASA. www.casayouthshelter.org

• Pretend City Children’s Museum 29 Hubble, Irvine (949) 428-3900 www.pretendcity.org Special monthly events provide parents with important resources to help them stay on track of their child’s healthy development. Parents with children (0-18 months) are invited to Pretend City every second Monday for Baby Steps through the City. Way to Play Days on the second Friday of each month are also excellent opportunities for gathering information and resources. See ad on the back inside cover.

• Aquarium of the Pacific 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach (562) 951-1630 www.aquariumofthepacific.org Let the Aquarium supply all the ingredients for an unforgettable party, with the selection of a shark, marine mammal, or turtle theme! Birthday parties include a one-hour classroom program featuring animal touch time, biofact discovery and a take-home souvenir craft project. The party concludes with an additional half hour in the classroom for the birthday celebration.

Guests are welcome to bring their own cake; juice and ice cream can be provided for an additional cost. All you need to do is call at least two weeks prior to reserve a date (subject to availability) and then invite your guests. Birthday sleepovers are also offered. Cost: $39 per person (minimum 15 guests). Members discount available. See ad on page 13; coupon on page 69.

Exchange Club Family Support Center - Three and nine-week parenting sessions. Bilingual. $40+.

8320 Iowa St., Downey. (562) 904-9590. www. downeyfamilysupport.com

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• Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine - Parents and Preschoolers Learning Together (2-4), and Parent Talk: Family Communication 101 (parents only); six-week sessions, $65. (562) 570-3100. www. longbeach.gov

Party packages and entertainment at your home or party facility. Also see: your area of interest. Party packages are listed throughout Kidsguide.

• Arena Soccer Parties 13631 Deordara Drive, GG (714) 890-0259 2190 N. Canal St., Orange (714) 974-1993 www.arenasoccerparks.org Rental times available for parties or team practice in both their large and small arenas. Open seven days a week. Also see “Soccer.” See ad on page 60.

OC Child Abuse Prevention Center - School Readiness offers in-home child development assessments and helps kids achieve social and emotional health to prepare for school success. 500 S. Main St., Ste. 1100, Orange. (855) 955-5092. www. brightfutures4kids.org/school-readiness • Cypress College School of Continuing Education Joyful Parenting (parents and kids, ages 1½-5). Free.

Offered at Anaheim, Cypress, Fullerton and Yorba Linda locations. (714) 808-4909. www.sce.eduu

Mariposa Women and Family Center - Bilingual.

Adults only. Fee-based on a sliding scale. 812 W. Town and Country Road, Orange. (714) 547-6494. www.mariposacenter.org Parenting Classes at Hospitals - Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), (714) 509-8887, www. choc.org; MemorialCare Hospitals, (800) 636-6742, www.memorialcare.com; and UC Irvine Healthcare, (714) 456-7890, www.healthcare.uci.edu.

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• Adventure City 1238 S. Beach Blvd., Anaheim (714) 236-9300 www.adventurecity.com What a day of excitement! Play in Adventure City as long as you like; enjoy one-hour in the whimsical Party Station eating pizza and other treats served by your own party hostess; take a private train ride with your child as the engineer, and much more.

Adventure City provides everything from invitations to wonderful memories. Parents can relax and enjoy the party. See “Attractions” for more information. See discount coupon on page 69.

• Art Theater of Long Beach Historic Movie Theater 2025 E 4th St., Long Beach (562) 438-5435 www.arttheatrelongbeach.com Surprise your guests with an unforgettable party at this historic movie theatre. Screen your favorite film or your own home movies! All rentals of the theater are in threehour blocks and include: a personalized marquee, two wireless microphones, a red carpet for your guests to walk in on and a full concession stand and technical staff. You can also pre-buy popcorn and soda for a discounted rate for your guests! See ad on this page.

• ATA Karate for Kids (714) 899-1000 www.betusa.org Karate for Kids offers birthday parties, along with Girl and Boy Scout special classes. Space is available for all type of group meetings, aerobics, kick boxing, yoga, etc. See “Martial Arts” for more information. lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

• Blue Submarine (888) 218-8085 www.thebluesubmarine.com The Blue Submarine offers fun, educational adventures in marine biology. They bring live tidepool animals to you, adding an unforgettable experience to your birthday party or special event.

The Blue Submarine allows your guests to visit the tidepool without getting wet! English/Spanish bilingual programs also available. Call today to book your party or special event! See ad on page 46.

• Children’s Museum at La Habra 301 S. Euclid St., La Habra (562) 905-9793 www.lhcm.org “Create Your Own” birthday parties are held on Saturdays and Sundays. Party includes museum T-shirt and bag, birthday buttons, invitations, child’s name on the birthday throne, table and chair party room set up, 12 helium balloons and lots of fun in the museum exhibits. Call for prices. See ad on page 37.

• Choo Choo Train Company (877) 424-6624 www.ChooChooTrainCompany.com The Choo Choo Train is a wonderful addition to kids’ parties, festivals, parades, fairs, schools and corporate events. It can ride up to 18 kids or 12 adults. Call now to book your party and receive 10% off when you mention “Kidsguide.” Also see “Trains.” See ad on page 42.

• Digital Revolution 4242 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach www.the-digitalrevolution.com (562) 595-9454 Make your child’s birthday party unforgettable! Digital Revolution offers birthday party packages for kids and teens. Choose a party package: mini movie party, music video party or Lego stop motion party. Digital Revolution teaches kids Digital Filmmaking, Video Editing, DSLR Photography, Lego Robotics, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design and much more. Digital Revolution also offers seasonal tech camps (see “Camps”), and after-school programs (see “Science and Technology”). More information on their website.

Learn. Create. Innovate. See ad on page 57.

• Dream Come True Party Room 3962 Studebaker Road, Ste. 204, Long Beach (562) 270-1400 www.DreamComeTruePartyRoom.com Step into a picture-perfect party at the brand-new Dream Come True Party Room. This is not your typical party place—it’s a whimsical setting that both adults and children will love! They also offer storytelling sessions, play dates, Kids’ Happy Hour, weekly tea time, family music programs and special events (see “Calendar”). Choose from more than a dozen unique and magical themes, including Tower Princess, Woodland, Mermaids, Pretty in Pink, Pirates, Bollywood/Arabian Nights, Marie Antoinette and many more. Parties include use of the party room, magical decorations and props, tableware, dress-up outfits and face-painting, plus crafts, storytelling, games and music. Food is provided. Add-ons can

• ExplorOcean 600 E. Bay Ave., Newport Beach (949) 675-8915 www.explorocean.org Birthday coming soon? ExplorOcean’s Sea Tales are boatloads of fun. Sea Tales birthday events are available for groups of up to 30 people. Parties include a storybook time, an outside activity such as sidewalk chalk or bubbles, a craft, and then a trip to the touch tank. Please book parties two weeks in advance. Also see “Attractions,” “Camps,” “Museums” and “Science and Technology.” See ad on page 12.

• Flightdeck’s “Top Gun” Birthday Parties 1650 S. Sinclair St., Anaheim (714) 937-1511 www.flightdeck.com Looking for a really unique birthday party idea?

Flightdeck’s “Top Gun” birthday parties are a

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• East West Ice Palace 11446 Artesia Blvd., Artesia (562) 809-6200 www.eastwesticepalace.com Fun party package includes public skating admission, private party room, pizza, cake, soft drinks and party decor, plus skate time. Skating lessons available upon request. See “Skating and Hockey,” ad on page 59 and coupon on 74.

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• Indoor Play Park where you can bring your own food • Themed, pajama, or costumed birthday parties • Lounge with WiFi for the grown ups • Friday Night Date Nights, 5-8pm

include colorful invitations, balloon art, glitter hairdos, a crowning ceremony, party favors or fairytale character appearances. See ad on page 45.

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perfect fit for all kids (7-14). Flightdeck replaces the “same old, same old” birthday party with a completely unique pilot experience, dog-fighting each other in fighter jet flight simulators. Make this year’s birthday unforgettable with the thrill of air combat action and a solid focus on everyone having a great time together. You just book the party, invite the guests and Flightdeck will execute your birthday party mission with military precision!

Packages include party room, mission briefing and 30 minutes of flight time for each pilot. Also see “Attractions.” See ad on page 45.

• Frogg’s Bounce House 16121 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley (714) 418-0442 www.froggsbouncehouse.com Party guests will bounce, slide and leap at the newest 9,000-square-foot indoor inflatable play zone. They’ll also enjoy the playhouse, train table and disco karaoke tiki hut. There’s even a special

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• Fun with Horses 1370 Sanderson Ave., Anaheim (949) 285-5286 www.havefunwithhorses.com Fun With Horses at Rancho del Rio Stable offers birthday parties and scouting badge programs. Also see “Horseback Riding.” See ad on page 32.

• Golf N’ Stuff Family Fun Park 10555 E. Firestone Blvd., Norwalk (562) 868-9956 www.golfnstuff.com Have your child’s next birthday party, team party or scouting event at Golf N’ Stuff Family Fun Park!

Pizza Party packages can include easy or challenging miniature golf and exciting rides, including go-karts, bumper boats, bumper cars, Disk’O Thrill ride and kiddie train. While there, guests also enjoy the latest in arcade games, great prizes, snack bar and party facilities. Where the 5 and 605 freeways meet. Also see “Attractions.” See ad with discount coupons on page 10.

• Gryphon Fitness Studio 971 Via Rodeo, Placentia 92870 (714) 519-1343 www.GryphonFitnessStudio.com Knights, pirates, Jedi, Zorro or Robin Hood? Fencing and archery are fun activities for all ages. Gryphon offers fencing or archery themed birthday parties for kids and adults. The birthday person and guests will play games, learn basic fencing moves and cap the event with a fencing match using Olympic-style electric scoring equipment. For archery-themed events, participants will learn safe shooting skills, play games and shoot balloons. The typical birthday party is two hours with 90 minutes for the fencing or archery activities and the last 30 minutes set aside for cake or refreshments. Call for rates and availability. Email: info@GryphonFencing.com. See ad on page 27.

• Holiday Skate Center 175 Wayfield Drive, Orange (714) 997-5515 www.holidayskate.com Have your next party at Holiday Skate Center, one of the premier family fun entertainment centers in the Orange County area. They pride themselves on providing a clean, safe, friendly and fun facility for your entire family. Skating for all ages is offered at their birthday parties, private parties and fundraiser options. Call today to book your event!

See ad on page 60.

• Jessica Lake Photography 4549 Cerritos Ave., Ste. A, Cypress www.JessicaLakePhotography.com Jessica Lake Photography makes enjoying—and preserving—your little one’s birthday as easy as can be! Their “First Birthday Cake Smash” session with a real cake is a unique service, and great for thank you cards or invitations. Plus, digital

• Kick It Up 8129 East Wardlow Road, Long Beach (562) 430-1812 www.kickitup.com A variety of parties and options are offered, including the Enchanted Princess Ballerina’s Ball, Fairy Dream Dance, Pineapple Princess Hula Party, Pop Princess Hip Hop Party, Go...Fight...Win Cheer Party and the Dancing Princess Party! All birthday parties include exclusive use of their decorated studio, glitz and glam session, fun dancing and games, and a personalized cookie cake! Great for your daughter’s birthday, scout troop or soccer team. Customized parties are also available for tweens, teens and adults. Also see “Dance” and “Music.” See ad on page 23.

• Kidnastics 10712 Reagan St., Los Alamitos (562) 431-1102 www.kidnastics.net Kidnastics has always been the place to be for your child’s birthday party. With over 20,000 square feet of gymnastics equipment, your child and their friends can enjoy over several hours of active-play in a fun and safe environment. With exciting attractions like astro-jumps, tumbling trampoline, castle playhouse, interactive games and so much more, your child will enjoy their best birthday party yet!

Come join them for a fun-filled and most memorable event of your child’s life. Their birthday party sessions are very popular so hurry and call to reserve your spot today! Please visit the website or call the number listed above for more program information. See ad on page 31.

• Leeway Sailing Center 5437 E. Ocean Blvd.

(562) 570-1719 www.longbeach.gov Custom designed parties (7+) to fit your needs and desires. Choose between canoeing, kayaking, sailing, beach play and barbecuing, or do them all! Groups up to 30 may be accommodated. Perfect for youth groups, scout merit badges and adult groups too.

Parties available January - May and September December.

• Let’s Have a Cart Party (310) 578-2278 (CART) www.letshaveacartparty.com Since 1969, Let’s Have a Cart Party has been preparing fresh food at your party site in front of your guests. Kenny Baines, owner and head chef, handselects only the finest produce for your occasion.

Meats are fresh and never frozen. Carts include: kosher hot dogs, gourmet pizza, chicken nuggets, french fries, baked potato bar, cotton candy, ice cream sundaes, fresh hot cookies, crepes, chocolate fountains and many more. Their antique-style carts add a unique character to any celebration.

Entertainment is available upon request. See ad on page 45; coupon on page 69. lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

• Life of the Party (626) 333-8764, (562) 860-7797, (714) 903-7689 www.lifeofthepartyonline.com “The best children’s entertainers in Southern California!” Their expert staff features top performers including magicians, clowns, super heroes, princesses, and fairy tale and holiday characters. Plus they offer karate parties, dress-up/glamour parties, karaoke sing-alongs, puppet shows, reptile shows, pony rides/petting zoos and much more.

Over 20 years of experience. Call for a free consultation on how to make your party great! See ad on page 46.

• My Gym - Long Beach 3287 Industry Drive, near Redondo and Stearns (562) 986-0066 www.my-gym.com Easy, fun, all-in-one parties! Exclusive use of the entire gym. Convenient and easy for parents.

Games, games, games...and so much more. With a birthday right around the corner, why not give your child the experience of a lifetime. Celebrate at My Gym with captivating games, rides and unique activities customized for your child. The caring and energetic staff will handle everything. See ad on page 49.

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Specializing in whimsical theme parties with style and charm!

• Sensitive Sweets 17431 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley (714) 968-9169 www.SensitiveSweets.com Need an allergy-free dessert for your next special occasion? Sensitive Sweets specializes in dairyfree (casein), egg-free and nut-free custom cakes, cookies, cupcakes and wheat-free (gluten) baked bread, for those who have dietary sensitivities or restrictions. They also offer cake- and cupcakedecorating parties for birthday celebrations, scouts and more. Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Also see “Heath and Fitness.” See ad on page 44. lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

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• Parties By Erin & Co. (562) 901-0111 www.bestpartiesbyerin.com Want a themed party? With over 13 years experience, the men and women of Parties By Erin & Co. can make it happen. All ages, all occasions.

Character shows, face painting, balloons, magic and much more. Older party-goers can work directly with the party coordinator to plan their cool birthday, so mom and dad don’t have to do all the work. Be sure to inquire about Super Hero Training, Space Academy, Spa, Dancing and Theater parties. They also entertain at corporate events and picnics. See ad on page 44.

• Pretend City Children’s Museum 29 Hubble, Irvine (949) 428-3900 www.pretendcity.org Celebrate where education and imagination come to play! Pretend City offers exciting and engaging parties for children (infant-8). With a variety of packages and customized offerings, your child’s party is sure to be memorable and unique. See “Museums” for complete listing. See ad on the back inside cover.

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• Shared Science (562) 522-0595 www.sharedsciencefun.org Shared Science will help you design a physical science or robotics workshop to suit your event needs. Shared Science provides kids (grades K-9) with unique engineering fun that includes LEGO construction, contraption builds, or even robotics.

Workshop content can be tailored to group age, interests and take-away projects. Greater Long Beach locations. Also see “Science and Technology.” See ad on page 57.

• Skateboarding and Scootering Parties with Skatedogs (562) 343-1095 www.skatedogs.com Skatedogs comes to your home with portable ramps and rails to create a custom skatepark for a oneof-a-kind birthday party. Guests can ride ramps and get skateboarding and scootering tips from an experienced instructor. All parties include a T-shirt for the birthday boy or girl, with the option of including a T-shirt for all participants. Also see “Camps” and “Skateboarding.”

• Team OC Gymnastics, Cheer and Dance 385-B Clinton St., Costa Mesa (714) 444-1144 www.teamocfun.com Have your next birthday party with Team OC at their 45,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility with an energized staff. Activities for boys and girls (4+) include tumbling, cheer and dance, and even a rock wall. See “Gymnastics” for complete listing. See ad on page 33.

• The Bubble Rollers (714) 508-3690 www.thebubblerollers.com Have you played on water without getting wet, or on land in a large, inflatable bubble? The Bubble Rollers’ Water Bubbles allow you to run, walk, roll or simply float on water without getting wet, and their Land Zorb Bubbles are a fun, exciting new way to play on land! They are not only fun, but a great source of exercise. The Bubble Rollers are available for your children’s parties, corporate events, carnivals, fundraisers, team building events or any special occasion. No pool? No problem. They’ll provide a pool or arena to fit your party needs. You can even have your party at any Blue Buoy Swim School or Water Works location, in addition to any one of The Bubble Rollers’ locations. Don’t forget to ask about their new Bubble Bumper Suits, Large Tube Rollers and Paddle Rollers! See ad on page 43.

• The Rinks Anaheim ICE (714) 535-RINK Huntington Beach Inline (714) 901-2629 Irvine Inline (949) 559-9949 Lakewood ICE (562) 429-1805 Westminster ICE (714) 248-9611 Yorba Linda ICE (714) 692-8776 Put your party plans on ice at The Rinks! They offer packages with cake, refreshments, balloons and party decorations in their private party rooms.

Then take to the ice for the coolest fun, including an exclusive group skating lesson for you and your birthday party guests! For party package prices and information, visit them online or call. See list-

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ing in “Skating and Hockey” for locations. See ad on page 59.

• Vans Skatepark - Birthday Parties 20 City Blvd. West, Orange (714) 763-3800 www.vans.com The Vans Skatepark is a great place to have a birthday party. The skatepark has a few different party packages to choose from. Some even include private lessons. There is plenty of room for parents to watch as well as a video game area. Please contact the park for details. See ad on page 19.

• Wagonwheel Ranch Horseback Rides 4057 Via Opata, Palos Verdes (310) 567-3582 www.pvhorses.net Offers one- and two-hour Western trail riding as part of their party packages. Guests will enjoy the many sights to see along the Palos Verdes Peninsula with their guided horseback rides, including hillside views, meadows of wildflowers and wildlife. Their horses are gentle and suited for the beginner to experienced riders, no matter the age. Open 365 days a year. For more information, call anytime. See “Horseback Riding” for complete listing.

photography Photography studios specializing in children, families and maternity.

• Jessica Lake Photography 4549 Cerritos Ave., Ste. A, Cypress www.JessicaLakePhotography.com Jessica Lake Photography makes preserving the memories of your child’s early years stress-free. They specialize in maternity and newborn, children, families and first birthdays. They provide the digital files from the portrait session so that you can print and frame all of your favorites. First birthdays are perfect for their “Cake Smash” session. Be sure to visit their website and blog to see the variety of services and specialty holiday sessions they have available. They also offer monthly sessions when you become a JLP Calendar Club member! Sign up for their newsletter on the blog or visit them on Facebook to be the first to hear about their events and specials. Also see “Parties.” See ad on page 73.

• Just a Heart Photography (562) 706-1452 www.JustAHeartPhotography.weebly.com Three years ago photography found Laura and they have been joined at the hip ever since. She especially loves photographing families, children and babies; she loves the naturalness that they allow her to capture. Exploring current photography techniques, she looks for new and interesting ideas to incorporate into her sessions. Youthful Laura takes immense pride in her photography, loves what she does, and wants to share the natural beauty and happiness that she captures through a lens with everyone. See ad 47. lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

playgrounds Indoor and outdoor playgrounds that offer unique facilities.

• Frogg’s Bounce House 16121 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley (714) 418-0442 www.froggsbouncehouse.com Bounce, slide and leap at the newest 9,000square-foot indoor inflatable play zone. Kids can also enjoy the playhouse, train table, disco karaoke tiki hut, frog-themed books, bean bags and toys.

They even have a special toddler-only area. Check out their party packages online, complete with a large party room and dance area (see “Parties”).

Comfortable seating and free WiFi for the grownups. Walk-ins always welcome. See ad page 43.

Playgrounds - Indoor Indoor playgrounds offering play equipment with unique features. Parties, family sessions, scout/ group programs, open play, camps and parents’ night out may be offered. Check websites for discounts and special days. Also see Frogg’s Bounce House listed in this section.

AdventurePlex - 1701 Marine Ave., Manhattan Beach. (310) 546-7708. www.adventureplex.org BounceU, Huntington Beach - 5445 Oceanus Drive, #115, Huntington Beach. (714) 892-4842. www. bounceu.com/huntingtonbeach BounceU Orange - 428-A W. Katella Ave., Orange.

(714) 744-JUMP. www.bounceu.com Fun City Bounce - 14545 Valley View Ave., Ste. F, Santa Fe Springs. (562) 926-7864. www.funcityparty.com Kid Concepts U.S.A - 22844 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance. (310) 465-0075. www.kidconceptsusa.com My Giggle Place - 160 E. Imperial Hwy., Fullerton.

(714) 525-7529. www.mygiggleplace.com Oodles - 17420 Carmenita Road, Cerritos. (562) 888-1496. www.oodlescerritos.com Playland Cafe - 880 Roosevelt, Irvine. (949) 8292789. www.playlandcafe.com Pump it Up - Anaheim Hills, (714) 693-9663; Huntington Beach, (714) 847-9663; Irvine, (949) 2617867; and Lake Forest, (949) 951-9663. www. pumpitupparty.com Scooter’s Jungle - 921 Via Rodeo, Placentia, (714) 223-5730; 25 Journey, Aliso Viejo, (949) 349-9090; and 606 Hawaii St., El Segundo, (888) 516-1983. www.scootersjungle.com Seascape Kids Fun - 4771 E. Hunter Ave., Anaheim.

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Mobile photographer specializing in family, maternity, children, and newborns.

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www.JustAHeartPhotography.weebly.com Trampoline Parks - Jump on trampoline floors and walls. Big Air Trampoline Park, 23251 Avenida de la Carlota, Laguna Hills, (949) 305-9788, www.bigairoc. com; Sky High Sports, 2970 Airway Ave., Costa Mesa, (714) 437-5867, www.jumpskyhigh.com; and Sky Zone, 1301 N. Kellogg Drive, Anaheim, (714) 4418999, www.anaheim.skyzonesports.com.

quired. 2840 Long Beach Blvd., Ste. 425, Long Beach. (562) 427-3782.

Playgrounds - Outdoor For a list of unique outdoor playgrounds, visit the Playground directory at www.kidsguidemagazine.com

La Leche League - Free support and information for women who are or want to learn more about breastfeeding. Bilingual. (800) 525-3243. www. llli.org

play& support groups Parent, caregiver and child support groups, plus classes and groups for young children with varying parent participation. Also see: “Emergency and Family Services” and “Parent Education.”

AD/HD Support Group (714) 490-7022 www.chadd.org Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) offers an AD/HD support group for parents and caregivers. Last Tuesdays of the month, 7-9 p.m. St. Paul’s Lutheran School, 901 E. Helm, Orange. Free.

Boot Camp for New Dads (949) 754-9067 www.bcnd.org Led by Boot Camp veterans and their babies, a trained coach conducts workshops to help new fathers step up to the challenges of being a dad.

Breast-Feeding Support Breast Feeding Clinic - Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 9:30 a.m., $20; preregistration re-

Granola Babies - Costa Mesa, Wednesdays, 1 p.m.; and Long Beach, Fridays, 10 a.m. Free. 3315 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa; and 1224 E. Wardlow, Long Beach. (714) 445-4948. www.granolababies.com

Child Support Services The following organizations offer assistance, information and referrals relating to child support and custody: Orange County Child Support Services, (866) 901-3212, www.css.ocgov.com; Los Angeles County Child Support Services, (866) 901-3212, cssd.lacounty.gov; and Single Parents United ‘N’ Kids (SPUNK), (562) 432-8802, www. spunklb.org.

• Connie Wax, LCSW #27430 Individual, Couple, Family & Child Counselor 3351 Florista St., Ste. 1-D, Los Alamitos (714) 300-3163 www.CounselorForTheGiftedAndTalented.com Confused about parenting a gifted child? Certified SENG (Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted) facilitator, Connie Wax helps parents gain skills and strategies for parenting a gifted child, through consultation, therapy and workshops for individuals and families. Her ten-week support groups allow parents to discuss the unique challenges that a gifted child brings to a family. Also see “Parent Education.” See ad on page 41.

• Do-Re-Wee Parent/Toddler Music Class (310) 795-5465 www.dorewee.net Do-Re-Wee parent and me classes include singing seasonal songs, dancing and moving to rhythm, and the playing of quality instruments within a joyful musical environment. Waldorf-inspired Do-Re-Wee classes bring elemental musical concepts to young

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children (18 mos-4 yrs), provide parents and children another facet of activity to enjoy together, and are lots of musical fun!

Doulas of North America (888) 788-3662, Ext. DONA www.dona.org Referrals to certified doulas, individuals providing support for women and their families during pregnancy, labor/delivery and post-partum. English and Spanish.

Gymboree Play and Music Parent participation with age-appropriate play, music and arts classes (newborn - 5 yrs). Party packages available. Locations in Aliso Viejo, Anaheim Hills/Yorba Linda, Brea, Cerritos, Costa Mesa, La Habra/Fullerton, Lakewood/Long Beach, Orange, Irvine/Tustin/Santa Ana and Westminster. www.gymboreeclasses.com Helping Kids Cope (with Divorce) 500 S. Main St., Ste.1100, Orange (714) 543-4333 www.brightfutures4kids.org A one-time workshop designed to teach parents how to minimize the negative effects of separation or divorce. Support group referrals are also available.

LGBT Support Support programs for gay fathers and lesbian mothers as well as a support group for LGBTQ teens (1318). Long Beach, (562) 434-4455, 2017 E. 4th St., www.centerlb.org; Los Angeles, (323) 993-7400, 1625 N. Schrader Blvd., www.laglc.convio.net; and Orange County, (714) 953-5428, 1605 N. Spurgeon St., Santa Ana, www.thecenteroc.org.

Mom and Baby Support Groups Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) - A variety of mom and baby support classes. (714) 5098887, www.choc.org.

Hoag Hospital - Mom and baby support classes and hotline. (949) 764-BABY. www.hoag.org Memorial Medical Center - Ongoing, nurse-led support group for new mothers; moms are encouraged to bring their baby. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - noon. Free.

(800) 636-6742. www.memorialcare.org

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MOMS Orange County - Provides access to prenatal care, health screenings, education and referral services to low-income pregnant women; services are offered at no cost to those who qualify. 1128 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana. (800) 787-5858. www. momsorangecounty.org OC Mommy and Me - Mom’s Circle support groups; eight-week sessions, $275. Working Mom’s Circle support groups; four-week sessions, $150. 200 Newport Center Drive, Ste. 308, Newport Beach. (949) 679-4872. www.ocmommyandme.com

My Gym classes or call to set up a play date for your play group. See ad on page 49.

Parent-Participation Play Groups and Preschools www.ccppns.org Parent-participation play groups and preschools (33 mos-5 yrs) are run independently by parents with a certified director at each session. Levels of parent commitment vary. Visit the website for a list of local schools.

Parents Without Partners (800) 637-7974 www.parentswithoutpartners.org Provides single parents and their children with an environment for support, friendship and the exchange of parenting techniques.

Recreation Departments and Colleges Play Groups and Tot Lots • Cypress College - Kinder Gym (1-4½) and Joyful Parenting: Creative Art, Music and Movement (1½-5); ten-week sessions, year round. Free.

Anaheim and Fullerton Centers. (714) 808-4909. www.sce.edu

MOMS - Making Our Mothering Significant meets Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m.; school year only. Child care provided. Bethany Church, Long Beach. (562) 5972411. www.562moms.com

• Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine - Tiny Tot park programs (2 yrs 9 mos-5 yrs) are available at Bayshore, Colorado Lagoon and Somerset Parks; parent participation is required. Visit www. tinyurl.com/LBTinyTot for information. Additional preschool classes are held each quarter in art, dance, Spanish language, sign language, science, music and sports. Pre-school science, nature and art classes are offered at the Nature Center (18 mos-5 yrs). Visit www.lbparks.org for a current schedule.

MOMS Club - Moms Offering Moms Support (MOMS) is an international support group with more than 70 Southern California chapters. Activities include play groups, Mom’s Night Out, cooking clubs, community service and field trips. www.momsclub.org

Many city recreation departments offer parent/ child classes for infants, toddlers and preschoolers that may include music, movement and play.

See “Recreation Departments” for contact information.

MOPS - Mothers of Preschoolers. Child care available during meetings. (800) 929-1287. www.mops.org

Seriously Ill and Bereavement Support Groups Support for children and families who have lost or are losing a loved one. Art and Creativity for Healing, (949) 367-1902, www.art4healing.org; Kids Konnected, (800) 899-2866, www.kidskonnected. org; New Hope Grief Support Community, (888) 490-HOPE, www.newhopegrief.org; and Pathways Volunteer Hospice, (562) 531-303, www. pathwayshospice.org.

Mom and Dad (Parents) Play and Support Groups Meetup Play Groups - A web resource that offers links to local specialized play and parent groups, such as “Surf City Mommies,” “CBT Kinderlach” and “Gen X Moms of North OC.” www.playgroup.meetup.com

Mothers and More - Also provides advocacy for fair parenting policies and practices in the workplace. (630) 941-3553. www.mothersandmore.org Mothers of Multiples - Provides information and resources, plus meet-up groups for mothers of multiples. www.nomotc.org, www.ocmom.org, www.llbmotc.org SoCalMoms.com - Connects moms and moms-to-be with local experts, programs and other moms through groups and hosted discussions. Also offers Toddler Camp, a pre-planned weekly adventure to explore local spots and make new friends, includes guest lectures on parenting topics, access to toddler products and free snacks (fees apply). Membership is free. www.socalmoms.com, www.toddlercamp.com • My Gym - Long Beach 3287 Industry Drive, near Redondo and Stearns (562) 986-0066 www.my-gym.com Join in the fun and attend one of their wonderful

SHARE! Self-Help and Recovery Exchange (310) 846-5270 www.shareselfhelp.org Provides free referrals to more than 700 self-help support groups serving all needs. Weekdays, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Multilingual.

• The Hebrew Academy Mommy and Me 14401 Willow Lane, Huntington Beach (714) 898-0051, Ext. 204 www.hebrewacademypreschool.org Mommy and Me, a weekly group for moms with children age newborn to 3 years, is a great way to meet moms from Orange County and Long Beach.

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a.m. Join them for Challah baking, Shabbat songs, stories and more. $10 per session. See ad on this page.

The Mom-E Club www.mom-eclub.com Meets last Thursday of the month to network, support each other, share business and marketing tips, and learn from experts to grow their businesses and balance their lives. Meet at Kidz Head 2 Toe, Long Beach, 7-8:30 p.m. Visit website for Irvine location and times.

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Anaheim Community Services 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., 4th Floor (714) 765-5191 www.anaheim.net/ezrecconnect

Lake Forest Community Services 25550 Commercentre Drive (949) 461-3450 www.lakeforestca.gov

• Long Beach Parks, Recreation & Marine 2760 Studebaker Road (562) 570-3100 www.longbeach.gov/park

Bellflower Parks and Recreation 16600 Civic Center (562) 804-1424, Ext. 2268 www.bellflower.org

• Lakewood Recreation & Community Services 5050 Clark Ave. (562) 866-9771, Ext. 2408 www.lakewoodcity.org/recreation

Los Alamitos Recreation & Community Services 10911 Oak St. (562) 430-1073 www.cityoflosalamitos.org

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Newport Beach Recreation Services 100 Civic Center Drive (949) 644-3151 www.newportbeachca.gov Saddleback Recreation (SVUSD Community Services) 25171 Moor Ave., MV (949) 768-0981, Ext. 1 www.saddlebackrecreation.com Seal Beach Community Services 211 8th St. (562) 431-2527, Ext. 1344 www.ci.seal-beach.ca.us Signal Hill Community Services 2175 Cherry Ave. (562) 989-7330 www.cityofsignalhill.org Westminster Community Services and Recreation 8200 Westminster Blvd. (714) 895-2860 www.westminster-ca.gov

recreation&parks Arboretums, parks and nature centers and their ongoing activities for kids and families.

Arboretums and Gardens The following arboretums and gardens offer walking and self-guided tours, workshops, family and kids programs, and special events.

Fullerton Arboretum (657) 278-3407 $3 suggested donation for entry. 1900 Associated Road, Fullerton. www.fullertonarboretum.org Los Angeles County Arboretum (626) 821-3222 Adults, $9; kids (5-12), $4. 301 North Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. www.arboretum.org South Coast Botanic Garden (310) 544-1948 Adults, $8; kids (5-12), $3. 26300 Crenshaw, Palos Verdes Peninsula. www.southcoastbotanicgarden.org Cleveland National Forest Spans from Orange County to San Diego County (858) 673-6180 www.fs.usda.gov/cleveland Wilderness areas, water falls, observatory, camping, hiking, fishing, interpretive areas, ranger-led programs and scenic drives. Sledding and tubing in the winter. Passes and permits are required; visit their website for more information. Forest stretches from.

Nature Centers • El Dorado Nature Center (562) 570-1745 Family and kids’ workshops, art and science classes,

evening campfires, museum, gift shop and bird-watching on a 102.5-acre site, with more than two miles of trails, two lakes and a stream featuring California native plants. Vehicle entry fee, $5-8. 7550 E. Spring St., Long Beach. www.longbeach.gov/naturecenter Environmental Nature Center (949) 645-8489 Workshops, classes and guided tours. Camps available during school vacations. 1601 E. 16th St., Newport Beach. www.encenter.org Nix Nature Center (949) 923-2235 Workshops, family days and ranger-led hikes. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. www.tinyurl.com/NixNatureCenter Oak Canyon Nature Center (714) 998-8380 Hiking and walking trails are open daily. Guided hike, Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. 6700 E. Walnut Canyon Road, Anaheim Hills. www.anaheim.net/ocnc San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary (949) 261-7963 Guided walks, classes and special events. 5 Riparian View, Irvine. www.seaandsageaudubon.org Shipley Nature Center (714) 842-4772 Walking trails, wildlife exhibits and special events.

17851 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach. www. shipleynature.org Turtle Rock Nature Center (949) 724-6738 Self-guided trails, workshops, family programs, group tours and school-break camps. 1 Sunnyhill Drive, Irvine. www.irvineopenspace.org Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve (949) 923-2290 Trails, workshops and guided tours. Plus, an interpretive center with wildlife exhibits. 2301 N. University Drive, Newport Beach. www.ocparks.com Parks in Long Beach Metro and Los Angeles Cerritos Heritage Park (562) 916-8570 An island surrounded by a moat, with a kid-sized New England town. Plenty of ducks, plus a large playground area. 18600 Bloomfield Ave. www.cerritos.us • El Dorado Regional Park East (562) 570-1773 West (562) 570-3225 El Dorado East’s 870 acres include the El Dorado Park Express Railroad, a duck pond, trails for biking, skating and walking, an archery range, public library, fishing lakes, paddle boat rentals and two playgrounds. El Dorado West offers a community center, disc golf, ball fields, roller hockey, tennis center, a golf course and skate park. Parking fees may apply. www.longbeach.gov Los Angeles Griffith Park (323) 913-4688 An antique carousel, playgrounds, picnic areas, golf courses, including a kids’ course with driving range, tennis courts, pony rides, an equestrian center, hiking trails, a bird sanctuary, the Batman bat cave in Bronson Canyon and train rides. The park is also home to historic locomotive museum Travel Town, the Westernthemed Autry National Center, the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and the Griffith Observatory.

4730 Crystal Springs Drive. www.laparks.org Whittier Narrows Recreation Area (626) 575-5526 Fishing lakes, playgrounds, BMX course, nature

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center, equestrian facility, trails, a military museum, sport fields and courts, and archery, skeet, pistol, rifle and trap ranges. Boats, surreys, bikes and picnic areas are also available. Vehicle entry, $6. 823 Lexington-Gallatin Road, South El Monte. www.parks.lacounty.gov Parks in North Orange County Carbon Canyon Regional Park (714) 973-3160 Sport fields and courts, five playgrounds, bike and walking trails, horseshoe pits, picnic areas, a fouracre lake with two fishing piers, plus a ten-acre grove of Coastal Redwoods. 4442 Carbon Canyon Road, Brea. www.ocparks.com/parks/carbon Craig Regional Park (714) 973-3180 Three playgrounds, including a handicapped-accessible playground, sports fields and courts, hiking trails, horseshoe pits, stocked lakes for fishing and a lake for model sail boating (electrical only).

3300 North State College Blvd., Fullerton. www. ocparks.com/parks/ted Huntington Beach Central Park (714) 960-8847 Disc-golf course, lakes for fishing, equestrian center, playgrounds, picnic tables and barbecues, trails for biking and walking, public library and the Shipley Nature Center. Golden West St. and Talbert Ave. www. huntingtonbeachca.gov Irvine Regional Park (714) 973-6835 Features the Orange County Zoo, train rides, equestrian center and pony rides, nature center, and paddle boat and tandem bike rentals. Parking rates vary. 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange. www.ocparks.com/irvinepark Mason Regional Park (949) 923-2220 Picnic areas, model sail boating, horseshoe pits, hiking and bicycling trails, sport field and courts, a physical fitness vita course, three tot-lot playgrounds, amphitheater and a nine-acre lake, plus a butterfly habitat. 18712 University Drive, Irvine. www.ocparks.com/parks/william Orange County Great Park (866) 829-3829 Balloon and carousel rides, an art gallery and special events, such as sports clinics, music, movie nights and a Sunday farmer’s market, plus Kids Rock, a group of misting shade structures, climbing rocks and underground tunnels. Visitors can also check out sports equipment, including footballs, soccer balls and frisbees. Park entrance, Sand Canyon and Marine Way, Irvine. www.ocgp.org Pearson Park (714) 765-5274 Cactus and water gardens, an amphitheater, sports fields and courts, playgrounds, swimming pool, lagoons, barbecues and picnic areas. 400 N. Harbor Blvd. www.anaheim.net Ralph B. Clark Regional Park and Interpretive Center (714) 973-6618 Playgrounds, sport fields and courts, horseshoe pits, a stocked lake for fishing and a lake for model sail boating, plus a paleontology museum.

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Tri-City Regional Park (714) 973-3180 Fishing, model sail boating (no motors), playground and trails. 2301 Kraemer Blvd., Placentia. www. ocparks.com/parks/tri_city_park

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Parks in South Orange County Aliso and Wood Canyons Park (949) 923-2200 Hiking trails and ranger-led family programs.

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Caspers Wilderness Park (949) 923-2210 Camping, hiking, tot lot and interpretive center. Plus, ranger-led family programs. Camping reservations are required. 33401 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano. www.ocparks.com/parks/ronald Crystal Cove State Park (949) 494-3539 Hiking trails, plus tide pools, guided hikes and a wildlife gallery. Vehicle entry fee, $15 (annual pass $125).

Camping is available three miles inland, reservations required. 8471 Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach. www.crystalcovestatepark.com Heritage Hill Historical Park (949)923-2230 Historic interpretive center, Serrano Ranch Adobe, El Toro Grammar School from 1890 and St. Georges Mission. Historical programs and annual events also offered. 25151 Serrano Road, Lake Forest. www. ocparks.com/historic/heritage Laguna Niguel Regional Park (949) 923-2240 Boating, fishing, hiking, horseshoe pits, playground, radio controlled glider area, tennis and volleyball courts, plus guided walks and hikes. Boat and bait rentals available. 28241 La Paz Road, Laguna Niguel. www.ocparks.com/parks/lagunan O’Neill Regional Park (949) 923-2260 Camping, horseshoe pits, playground, interpretive center, hiking trails and ranger-led family-friendly programs and walks. Camping reservations are required. 30892 Trabuco Canyon Road, Trabuco Canyon. www.ocparks.com/parks/oneill Riley Wilderness Park (949) 923-2265 Butterfly garden, interpretive center, hiking trails and guided walks. Parking, $3. 30952 Oso Parkway, Coto De Caza. www.ocparks.com/parks/thomas

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• Bethany Lutheran Schools 5100 E. Arbor Road, Long Beach (562) 420-7783 www.bethanylutheran.org Pre-school (age 2+), kindergarten through 8th grade, and extended day care and summer camps.

For 65 years, Bethany Lutheran School has been putting students first. Their rigorous academic curriculum provides a foundation for success in high school, college and beyond. Music, art and sports are incorporated, as well as cutting age technology using a 1:1 iPad program in K-8th grade as part of the regular curriculum. They also have electives in middle school and enrichment opportunities. Bethany Lutheran is fully accredited, has credentialed

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They are a faith-based campus teaching and modeling the same values that most families teach in their homes. Contact them for a personalized tour.

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• California Heights United Methodist Children’s Center 3759 Orange Ave., Long Beach (562) 595-0056 www.calheightsumc.org The center offers carefully planned preschool and prekindergarten curriculum that helps to develop your child’s social, emotional, cognitive and spiritual awareness. Classroom time is divided into work time and free choice time. Your child will learn through hands-on experiences in science, art, music, motor development, language and literacy activities, and outdoor play. The School-Age Program is well staffed and supervised. All students complete homework assignments daily before sport and free choice activities. Transportation is provided to and from local schools. Summer program is also available. See ad on page 51.

• Creative Day Academy 8740 Ramona Ave., Bellflower (562) 634-7527 www.OASchools.com Creative Day Academy offers an accelerated academic program with a hands-on approach to learning. Students learn computer skills and go on educational field trips. Enrichment activities such as karate, swimming, piano, dance and gymnastics are offered. Age 2 through 1st grade.

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• EduCare 4300 Bellflower Blvd., Lakewood (562) 377-1300 5730 South St., Lakewood (562) 461-7311 EduCare Preschools of Lakewood are private, nonprofit preschools, and accept children ages 24 months through Kindergarten. Each school is licensed for 70 children. Each facility leases space in a church, and both are attractive and well-maintained.

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relaxed atmosphere, and say that the children seem happy. EduCare has an open-door policy. Please feel free to just stop in, or you can call for information.

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• Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy 10039 E. Palm St., Bellflower 90706 (562) 804-6565 Bellflower Unified School District’s Home Education Independent Study Academy offers a unique learning experience for K-8 students. With assistance from credentialed teachers, technology, and access to standards-based curriculum, two distinct learning options are offered: Classic Model students receive parent-guided instruction at home, while Core Model students attend school Tuesday through Thursday and are homeschooled Monday and Friday. Additional hands-on learning is offered on Enrichment Fridays. The program enhances student academic abilities through strong parent/teacher partnerships.

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• Long Beach Day Nursery 3965 Bellflower Blvd.

(562) 421-1488 1548 Chestnut Ave. (562) 591-0509 www.lbdn.org Long Beach Day Nursery is dedicated to providing the finest programs and services for young children. Since 1912, LBDN has offered the highest quality early care and education with the most affordable rates possible, thanks to the support of many individuals and foundations in the community. The Nursery’s nationally accredited program combines elements of a well-trained staff, optimum teacher/child ratios, nutritious meals, parent education, and spacious facilities to enrich the lives of the children enrolled and their families.

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• Lycée International de Los Angeles (LILA) Orange County Campus 2625 North Tustin Ave., Santa Ana (714) 771-4710 www.lilaschool.com LILA - Orange County is an international, preschool through 6th school, providing a nurturing and intimate environment that encourages personal initiative, creativity and curiosity. Students are challenged to achieve excellence through the rigorous and well-balanced bilingual curriculum promoted by the French and International Baccalaureate. Their goal is to develop confident, caring, and open-minded critical thinkers who will thrive in a diverse competitive world. See ad on this page.

• Montessori Children’s House Preschool & Elementary School 5550 Atherton St., Long Beach (562) 431-8880 5454 Atherton St., Long Beach (562) 494-3777 www.montessorischoollb.com Year-round program for children (2-12) in preschool and Kindergarten through grade 6. Students are in a multi-age group environment working individually and independently. Without a traditional grading system, classes help students to progress at their own pace. Curriculum emphasizes reading phonetically and early exposure to mathematics. Art, music, geography and social science are also included. Conveniently located lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

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with large play areas. Montessori Children’s House has been serving the community for more than 40 years. See ad on page 51.

• Oak Tree Preschool and Kindergarten 1710 Redondo Ave., Long Beach (562) 597-8611 www.OASchools.com Oak Tree Preschool and Kindergarten offers an accelerated academic program with a hands-on approach to learning. Students learn computer skills and go on educational field trips. Enrichment activities such as karate, swimming, piano, dance and gymnastics are offered. Lic. 191601050. See ad on page 52; discount coupon on page 66.

• Oakwood Preschool and Academy 3850 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach (562) 426-6264 www.OASchools.com Oakwood Preschool and Academy offers an accelerated academic program with a hands-on approach to learning. Students learn computer skills and go on educational field trips. Enrichment activities such as karate, swimming, piano, dance and gymnastics are offered. Age 2 through 4th grade.

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• Preschools - Long Beach and Orange County Belmont Shore (562) 439-3369 www.BelmontShorePreschool.com Cerritos (562) 865-0482 www.CerritosChild.com Cerritos/Artesia (562) 860-6302 www.CerritosChild.com Cypress, south (714) 828-9000 www.CypressChild.com Cypress, north (714) 527-2744 www.CypressLearningTree.com Fullerton (714) 526-7855 www.FullertonChild.com Los Alamitos/Rossmoor (562) 431-6553 www.RossmoorPreschool.com Westminster (714) 894-4036 www.WillowLanePreschool.com Year-round preschools, for ages 18 months - 5 years, offer an accelerated academic program that includes science, math and language development. Potty training, hot lunches, pre-kindergarten and summer camp program are available.

Instruction is provided by skillful, creative teachers that offer part-day and full-day classes. See ad on page 55.

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• St. Catherine’s Academy 215 N. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim 92805 (714) 772-1363 www.StCatherinesAcademy.org St. Catherine’s Academy, a Catholic resident/day school for boys with a military tradition, builds within young men a foundation for success through a formation program, which is rooted in the Dominican charism and emphasizes faith, leadership, academics, and service. On the foundation of the Dominican pillars of prayer, study, community and ministry, they along with parents, the primary educators, strive to form well-rounded cadets who are aware of the importance of faith in all aspects of their lives. See ad on page 55. lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

• The Hebrew Academy Preschool 14401 Willow Lane, Huntington Beach (714) 898-0051, Ext. 204 www.hebrewacademypreschool.org The Hebrew Academy preschoolers are provided a rich program in academics and Jewish culture together with the skills and knowledge that they will use as a foundation for all future education. In the Pre-K class, the children are introduced to the “Reading Street” literacy program, as a gateway to Kindergarten. The teachers are both professional

and caring, so that your child will be happy and stimulated while in their care. Preschool hours are from 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. or 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., with before and after care from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Please call for more information. See ad on page 49.

• The Pegasus School 19692 Lexington Lane, Huntington Beach (714) 964-1224 www.thepegasusschool.org The Pegasus School, where bright minds soar,

is an independent school for students in pre-K grade eight. Pegasus is dedicated to academic excellence and to the development of lifelong learners who are confident, caring and courageous.

The Pegasus School offers gifted educational programs, rich in opportunities, through which students develop their talents and passions. It is accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) and is a proud member of National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). See ad on page 54.

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Cypress EarlyLearning LearningCenter Center Belmont Shore Children’s Center Cypress Early Belmont Shore Children’s Center www.CypressChild.com www.BelmontShoreChildren.com CypressChild.com BelmontShorePreschool.com 4539 Cerritos Ave., Cypress 30 S. Termino Ave., Long Beach 4539 Cerritos Ave., Cypress 30 W. Termino Ave., Long Beach 714-828-9000 562-439-3369 (714) 828-9000 (562) 439-3369 Cerritos Lane Preschool Cerritos Learning Tree Preschool and After-School Care CerritosChild.com www.CerritosChild.com 1902320223 Norwalk Blvd., Cabrillo Lane,Artesia Cerritos (562) 562-865-0482 860-6302 Ages 2 to 12 years

Cypress Learning Tree Cypress Learning Tree www.CypressLearningTree.com CypressLearningTree.com 5417 Bishop Street, Cypress 5417 Bishop St., Cypress 714-527-2744 (714) 527-2744 18 months to 6 years

Cerritos Lane Preschool FullertonFullerton Child Development Child & After-School Care FullertonChild.com Development Preschool Cerritos Learning Tree Preschool CerritosChild.com 1701 E. www.FullertonChild.com Chapman Ave., Fullerton www.CerritosChild.com 2022319023 Cabrillo Lane, Cerritos 1701(714) E. Chapman Ave., Fullerton Norwalk Blvd., Artesia 526-7855 714-526-7855 (562) 562-860-6302 865-0482

Rossmoor Children’s Center Rossmoor Children’s Center RossmoorPreschool.com www.RossmoorPreschool.com 4161 Green Ave., Los Alamitos 4161 Green Ave., Los Alamitos (562) 431-6553 562-431-6553 Willow Lane Preschool Willow Lane Preschool WillowLanePreschool.com www.WillowLanePreschool.com 14203 Ln., Westminster Westminster 14203 Willow Willow Lane, (714) 894-4036 714-894-4036

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• Valley Christian Schools Bellflower, Cerritos and Long Beach Business Office, (562) 860-0556 www.vcschools.org Valley Christian Schools offers outstanding educational outcomes through a well-rounded approach to learning. From Kindergarten, VC students are provided training in music, art, sports and technology. 97% of Valley Christian High School students go on to universities and colleges. 30% of the Class of 2013 was accepted at the nation’s Top 100 Colleges and Universities. The five campuses include two preschools (including one that offers infant care), elementary, middle school (grades 7 and 8) and high school, and are located near the Los Angeles and Orange County border. Bus service is offered to Gardena, La Mirada, Downey, Naples and Westminster. The school-wide average student-tofaculty ratio is 14-to-1 and the student body and faculty are ethnically diverse. See ad on page 54.

• Westerly School of Long Beach 2950 E. 29th St., Long Beach (562) 981-3151 www.westerlyschool.org Why Westerly? Why do parents choose to send their children to Westerly School? Current families give these top seven reasons: 1) The Westerly School mission which is to develop each child’s full potential. 2) A balanced education that integrates the arts, foreign language, ethics, and real-world experience into the core academic curriculum. 3) Personalized classroom attention with an average class size of 15 students and a highly engaged faculty. 4) Future success in the area’s most competitive and high-performing high schools. 5) A safe and nurturing environment that encourages risk-taking and builds confidence. 6) A diverse community, both socio-economically and ethnically, that is committed to education.

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science& technology Science and computer classes, camps and related destinations. Also see: “Attractions,” “Museums,” “Tutoring and Academics,” and “Zoos;” for nature-related science programs, see Nature Centers listed under “Recreation and Parks.”

AIAA OC Rocketry www.tinyurl.com/aiaaocrocketry List of local organizations that sponsor launches in Southern California, some also offer clubs and workshops to educate students about rocketry.

Plus, information about robotics and NASA education.

• Aquarium of the Pacific 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach (562) 590-3100 www.aquariumofthepacific.org The aquarium offers numerous year-round programs: Aqua Tot (ages 2-3, with parent), $38; Saturday Family Fun (ages 4-6, with parent), $40; Junior Biologist (ages 7-12), $24; Job Shadow (grades 7-12), $35; Seals and Sea Lions/Sea Otter/Penguin Encounter (ages 10+), and Shark Encounter (ages 13+), $100. Whale watching (in season) and family sleepovers are also offered. Hour-long, behind-thescenes tours (ages 7+) offer a look at running a world-class aquarium, $19 (plus admission). Preregistration is required for all programs. Ocean exploration is available for school field trips, with hands-on, grade-specific programs. Member discounts are available. See “Attractions” for more information. See ad on page 13; coupon on page 69.

• Blue Submarine (888) 218-8085 www.thebluesubmarine.com The Blue Submarine is a marine biology outreach program offering classes and activities for students Pre-K through 8th grade. Topics are presented in an interactive format and live tidepool animals are available for certain classes. Let The Blue Submarine take your students on a field trip to the beach without leaving school! English/ Spanish bilingual programs available. For more information, call the number listed above. See ad on page 46.

Boys and Girls Club Buena Park offers Ultimate Journey (environmental education), gardening (agriculture) and Club Recycle. Tustin features environmental education that includes Weaver Birds, Osteology Club, Green Thumb, Enviro-club, Hiking Club, Nature Adventures, Circle of Life and a STEM program, including

Ready-to-Learn. See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro (310) 548-7562 www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org Ongoing science programs include tours, marine science workshops, ocean outreach classes and annual events. Programs also include youth docents (grades 7-12), Sea Rangers (grades 5+) and Sea Clubs (grades K-6).

California Science Center 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles (323) 724-3623 www.californiasciencecenter.org Permanent exhibits include Ecosystems, Air and Space, World of Life, Creative World and the Shuttle Endeavor (separate ticket needed). Special exhibits include “Design Zone,” where visitors go behind the scenes of video game developers, roller coaster designers and music producers to experience how they use math and science in art, music and engineering, October 2 - January 5. Free admission (excludes IMAX and special paid exhibits). Parking, $10.

Columbia Memorial Space Center 12400 Columbia Way, Downey (562) 321-1200 www.columbiaspacescience.org The center includes a robotics lab where kids can program their own Lego robots, an airplane and shuttle landing simulator, a paper airplane making station with launcher, a drop tower and a scale that gives kids their weight on all of the planets, plus an astronomy club. Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Closed Sundays. $5 per person (3+).

Computer Classes and Use Apple Computer Classes and Camps - Apple stores offer free computer workshops (5+) teaching the basics of Macs and their software. Classes fill quickly. Some stores also offer camps and field trips for schools and groups. Brea Mall, Brea, (714) 2555610; Cerritos Mall, Cerritos, (562) 356-1555; Fashion Island, Newport Beach, (949) 729-4433; Irvine Spectrum, Irvine, (949) 255-1500; Shops at Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo, (949) 325-6426; and South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, (714) 424-6331. www.apple.com/retail/storelist Boys and Girls Club - Computer instruction and use (5+) is available at most branches. See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.

Cerritos College - Video Game Design (grades 3-10).

(562) 467-5050. www.cerritoscommunityed.com • Cypress College, Kids’ College - Computer Keyboarding (8+), Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel (9+), Photoshop Magic (grades 4-8), Adventures in Web Page Creations (grades 4-6), and Intro to Computer Animation and Games (grades 5-8).

(714) 808-4909. www.sce.edu/kids Many city recreation departments offer computer courses, such as keyboarding, publishing and web design. See “Recreation Departments” for contact information. lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

• Digital Revolution 4242 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach www.the-digitalrevolution.com (562) 595-9454 Digital Revolution is a digital media training center equipped with the latest technology. They offer classes, workshops and programs for kids and teens. Their courses focus on empowering students in Digital Filmmaking, Video Editing, DSLR Photography, Lego Robotics, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design and much more. They also offer birthday party packages (see “Parties”), summer, winter and spring tech camps (see “Camps”), and after-school programs. More information on the website. Learn.

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• Discovery Science Center 2500 North Main St., Santa Ana (714) 542-2823 www.discoverycube.org Orange County’s #1 destination for hands-on family fun! Guests can explore more than 100 interactive exhibits in themed areas, including Eco Challenge, Dino Quest, Boeing Rocket Lab, a climbing wall, hurricane simulator and much more. This fall, check out “The Science of Ripley’s Believe it or Not;” and coming in the spring, “Animal Grossology.” There’s always something new to explore at Discovery Science Center! Field trips, outreach, special events, scout programs, sleepovers, home school days and teacher workshops are also available. See ad on the back outside cover.

• ExplorOcean 600 East Bay Ave., Newport Beach (949) 675-8915 www.explorocean.org ExplorOcean is proud to introduce the nation’s premiere ocean literacy center. The Center has been designed to educate visitors to the es­sential principles of ocean literacy through exciting hands-on activities. From mapping the ocean floor to manning an ROV, in the Ocean Literacy Center no one keeps their hands to themselves! So roll up your sleeves and dive in—an ocean of wonders awaits! Also see “Attractions,” “Camps,” “Museums” and “Parties.”

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Griffith Observatory 2800 E. Observatory Road, Los Angeles (213) 473-0800 www.griffithobservatory.org The observatory offers astronomy exhibits, a planetarium, a theater featuring shows and news programs, plus a high-powered refracting telescope and three solar telescopes. Free monthly Star Parties, special events and news shows are offered throughout the year.

Preregistration is required. Parent participation is required for all classes except Preschool in Nature.

Preschool in Nature - Sessions encourage social skills, increase creativity and foster group cooperation, while exercising minds and bodies on the trails.

Session 1: Amazing Autumn, September 10 - October 3. Session 2: Fall Frolic, October 15 - November 7. Session 3: Cozy Critters, November 19 - December 17 (no class November 28). Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m. $90 per child (includes $10 materials fee). Kids (3-5) must be potty trained. Not a parent-participation program.

Parent and Me Workshops - Make new friends and celebrate nature’s seasonal wonders through outdoor exploration, stories, art, music and movement (2½-5). September 4: Teddy Bear Tea Party. September 18: Owl Hoot Hoedown. October 9: Fall Fairy Frolic. November 6: Hide and Seek. November 20: Giving Thanks. Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. $20 for one adult and child pair.

Tales and Trails - Parents and kids (10 mos-5yrs) explore the world of the Nature Center with puppets, songs and a parachute. Four-week sessions, September 13 - October 4; and October 18 - November 8.

9:15-10 a.m. or 10:15-11 a.m. $35 for one adult and child pair; bring $5 cash material fee to first class.

Bubble, Fizz, Boom - Parents and kids (2-5) explore and experiment with gooey, drippy, fun with handson science play. Come dressed for a mess and ready for fun. Aprons available. Four-week sessions meet on Mondays, September 16 - October 7 and October 21 - November 18. 9:30-10:15 a.m. or 6:45-7:30 p.m. $40 for one adult and child pair; bring $15 cash material fee to first class.

Holiday Arts, Crafts and Gifts - Holiday art, crafts, gifts and decorations for parents and kids (2-6).

Dress for messy fun. Two-week session meets on Mondays, November 25 and December 2. 9:3010:15 a.m. or 6:45-7:30 p.m. $40 for one adult and child pair; bring $15 cash material fee to first class.

Ocean Institute 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point (949) 496-2274 www.ocean-institute.org Interactive exhibits, marine life, touch tanks and ecology cruises, plus presentations and Sunday tours aboard the tallship Pilgrim.

Odyssey of the Mind (856) 256-2797 www.odysseyofthemind.com Groups purchase a membership and form small teams (grades K-college) to solve competitive problems. Teams work on solutions throughout the school year and present them in spring competitions.

Recreation Departments and College • Cypress College, Kids’ College - Workshops include: Chemistry for Young Scientists (grades 1-3), Sea Animal Adventures (grades 1-2), Jammin’ Chemistry (grades 3-5), Designing with Science (grades 4-6), Science Explorers (grades 2-4), Toy Factory (grades 2-4), Fun with Magnets (grades 2-6), Popping, Colliding and Flashy Physics (grades 3-6), Awesome Air and Water Pressure (grades 3-6), Shockingly Fun Electronics (grades 4-6) and Hands-on Biology (grades 7-10). (714) 808-4909. www.sce.edu/kids Many city recreation departments offer science classes, workshops and camps. See “Recreation Departments” for contact information.

Robotics Kids use robot kits and programming to study STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). Also see Digital Revolution in this section.

BrainStorm Studios - MineCraft and Lego workshops also offered. 31105 Rancho Viejo Road, Ste. C8, San Juan Capistrano. www.brainstormkidsstudios.com Mathobotix - 15455 Jeffery Road, Ste. 325, Irvine; and 10900 Los Alamitos Blvd., Ste. 111, Los Alamitos. (949) 857-0411. www.mathobotix.com

Jet Propulsion Laboratory (818) 354-4350 www.jpl.nasa.gov/education Various science clubs, tours, programs and competitions, plus web activities and resources for kids.

• Nature Kids! Discovery Workshops and Classes at El Dorado Nature Center 7550 E. Spring St., Long Beach (562) 570-1745 www.longbeach.gov/naturecenter lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

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SOUTH COAST FENCING CENTER $50 Off Introductory Class New Students Only • See our ad on page 27 • (714) 549-2946

3518 W. Lake Center, Suite C, Santa Ana. www.southcoastfencing.com Robotis Kidslab - 16 Technology Drive, Ste. 106 Irvine. (949) 333-3635. www.robotiskidslab.com • Shared Science (562) 522-0595 www.sharedsciencefun.org Kids engineer fun through inventive and playful classes, camps and competitive robotics. “Crazy Constructors” classes combine LEGO Ed with simple machines and physical science concepts that captivate K-5 brains. “Construction and Contraptions” workshops pursue the way things work and invention. For kids grades 4-9, they offer robot programming, animation and mission design, putting mathematics to work for fun. With “Radical Robotics” basics under their belt, kids can join one of their sponsored First Lego League robotics teams.

Greater Long Beach locations. Also see “Parties.”

See ad on page 57.

Recreation Departments • Lakewood Recreation and Community Services Skateboarding (6+), five-week sessions, $125. (562) 866-9771, Ext. 2408. www.lakewoodcity.org • Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine - Skateboarding and Scootering class (6-13) in four-week sessions; $125. Heartwell Park (562) 570-3100. www.longbeach.gov/park Some city recreation departments offer skateboarding classes and camps. See “Recreation Departments” for contact information.

Huntington Beach Oak View Skate Park, 17261 Oak Lane, (714) 5365486; and Murdy Community Center, 7000 Norma Drive, (714)960-8895. www.huntingtonbeachca.gov Irvine Harvard Skate Park (949) 337-6577 14701 Harvard Ave. www.cityofirvine.org Etnies Skate Park of Lake Forest (949) 916-5870 Skateboard lessons, classes, parties, band nights, yearround camps and an after-school Skate Club. Annual fee of $5 for an ID card to use the park. 20028 Lake Forest Drive. www.etniesskatepark.com La Habra La Bonita Park (562) 905-9700 1208 Fahringer Way. www.lahabraskatepark.com Laguna Hills Skate Park (949) 707-2600 25555 Alicia Parkway. www.ci.laguna-hills.ca.us Laguna Niguel Fees apply. 27745 Alicia Pkwy. www.cityoflagunaniguel.org

(949) 916-7755

Anaheim Downtown Skate Zone, Broadway Ave. between Olive and Philadelphia streets, (714) 765-4501.

Anaheim West (Brookhurst Park), 2271 W. Crescent Ave., (714) 765-4501. www.anaheim.net

• Long Beach Bixby Park, 130 Cherry Ave., (562) 570-1601; Michael Green Skate Park,14th St. Playground, (562) 570-1600; Silverado Park Skate Plaza, 1545 W. Santa Fe Ave, (562) 570-1675; Drake Park Skate Plaza, 951 Maine Ave, (562) 570-1625; El Dorado Skate Park, 2800 Studebaker Road, (562) 5703225; McBride Skate Park, 1550 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., (562) 570-1608; Houghton BMX Bike/Skate Park, skate and BMX bike park with ramps, rails and other obstacles, 6301 Myrtle Ave., (562) 570-1640. www.longbeach.gov/park

Norwalk Skate Park (562) 929-5566 13000 Clarkdale Ave. www.ci.norwalk.ca.us

Bellflower Skate Park at Caruthers (562) 866-5684 10500 E. Flora Vista. www.bellflower.org

Paramount Village Skate Park (562) 220-2121 7718 Somerset Blvd. www.paramountcity.com

Tessman Planetarium at Santa Ana College 1530 W. 17th, Building M, Santa Ana (714) 564-6672 www.sac.edu Tour the cosmos and learn about the space program. $5-6, by reservation only, for individuals or groups.

Brea Arovista Skate Park (714) 990-7100 Elm St. and Sievers Ave., Brea. www.ci.brea.ca.us

Santa Ana Skate Park (714) 571-4200 Centennial Regional Park, 3000 W. Edinger Ave. www.ci.santa-ana.ca.us

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Cerritos Skate Park (562) 916-8590 Cerritos Sports Complex, 19900 Bloomfield Ave. www.cerritos.us

Star Eco Station 10101 Jefferson Blvd., Culver City (310) 842-8060 www.ecostation.org An environmental science museum and exotic rescue facility. Hands-on ecology lessons and encounters with tropical birds, exotic reptiles, wildcats and ocean life in a tropical jungle setting.

Spring and summer camps available. Adults, $8; kids, $6.

Lessons, camps and party packages for skateboarding and scootering, plus skate parks.

California Amateur Skateboard League (909) 883-2576 www.caslusf.com Regional association promotes skateboarding while helping communities provide skaters with safe skateboarding environments. Hosts ongoing competitions.

Skate Parks The following locations offer skateboarding, inline skating and/or scootering facilities, some offer BMX sessions. Most parks are open during daylight hours, free and unsupervised. Helmets, knee and elbow pads are required. For additional parks and park information, visit www.socalskateparks.com.

Buena Park Peak Park (714) 236-3860 7225 El Dorado Drive. www.buenapark.com Carson Veterans Sports Complex (310) 830-9997 22400 Moneta Ave. www.ci.carson.ca.us

Costa Mesa Volcom Skate Park (714) 754-5326 900 Arlington Drive. www.ci.costa-mesa.ca.us Cypress Veterans Park Skate Park (714) 229-6780 4554 Avenida Grenada. www.ci.cypress.ca.us Downey Independence Skate Park (562) 803-0402 12334 Bellflower Blvd. www.downeyca.org Fullerton’s Independence Park (714) 738-5365 801 West Valencia Drive. www.ci.fullerton.ca.us Garden Grove Park (714) 741-5200 9301 Westminster Blvd. www.ci.garden-grove.ca.us

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Simi Valley Skate Lab (805) 578-0040 Air-conditioned indoor skate park. On-site skate school, skateboard museum and hall of fame. 4226 Valley Fair St. www.skatelab.com Westminster Liberty Park (714) 895-2860 13900 Monroe St. www.westminster-ca.gov Whittier Skate Park (562) 567-9430 7630 Washington Ave. www.cityofwhittier.org • Skatedogs (562) 343-1095 www.skatedogs.com After-school and weekend classes in skateboarding and scootering, two of the world’s fastest growing sports. Offered in conjunction with the recreation departments of Arcadia, Beverly Hills, Brea, Cerritos, Cypress, Glendora, Huntington Beach, Lakewood, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Manhattan Beach, Newport Beach, Redondo Beach, Seal Beach and Tustin. They offer classes for all ability levels. Kids (6-13) will make new friends, advance their skatelots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

boarding or scootering skills, and most importantly, have fun––all in Skatedogs’ private skate park.

They also offer private lessons, birthday parties (see “Parties”) and camps during school breaks (see “Camps”).

• Vans Skatepark 20 City Blvd. West, Orange (714) 769-3800 www.vans.com Vans Skatepark in Orange, CA is a 40,000-squarefoot facility featuring a full skate and BMX course for all skill levels, ages six and older. The location also houses a full Vans retail store and skate pro shop.

Birthday party packages (see “Parties”), private lessons and skate camps (see “camps”) are available.

Vans Skatepark is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Please go to vans.com/skateparks for more information. See ad on page 19.

skating&hockey Roller/ice skating and hockey classes and leagues, plus skating rinks, skating paths and national referral agencies. Also see: “Skateboarding.”

Boys and Girls Club Buena Park, floor hockey, July - November; Costa Mesa, spring hockey league (grades 1-8); and Fullerton, year-round, pick-up play street hockey. See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.

• East West Ice Palace 11446 Artesia Blvd., Artesia (562) 809-6200 www.eastwesticepalace.com Ice rink offers public skating, skating classes for kids (3+) and adults, freestyle sessions, in-house hockey, hockey classes, youth travel hockey league, adult hockey league, stick time and broomball.

• Public Session • Skating School • Party Packages • Figure Skating & Private Lessons • California Wave Youth Hockey • Adult Hockey League • Fitness Center • Group Exercise Classes • Broomball • Private Ice Rental

Competitive synchronized skating teams and classes also available. A collection of Michelle Kwan memorabilia is available in the gallery. Fitness center is open to the public and offers group exercise classes. Check website for details on ice schedule and events. Also see “Parties.” See ad on this page; coupon on page 74.

Hockey Associations Southern California Amateur Hockey Association Organization oversees a ice hockey league (6-18), September - March. Tryouts are usually in June; there are occasionally in-season openings. www.scaha.com USA Hockey and USA Hockey Inline (719) 576-8724 National governing body offers referrals to local programs. www.usahockey.com • Holiday Skate Center 175 Wayfield Drive, Orange (714) 997-5515 www.holidayskate.com Holiday Skate Center is one of the premier family fun entertainment centers in the Orange County area.

They pride themselves on providing a clean, safe, friendly, and fun facility for your entire family. They offer skating for all ages, as well as birthday parties, private parties and fundraiser options (see “Parties”).

Call today to book your event! See ad on page 60.

Recreation Departments and College Cerritos College - Ice Skating (2-13). (562) 467-5050. www.cerritoscommunityed.com • Lakewood Recreation and Community Services Ice Skating: Tot Beginning (4-6) and Beginning (714); four-week sessions, $41. (562) 866-9771, Ext. 2408. www.lakewoodcity.org/recreation • Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine - Skating clinics and peewee, Mommy and Me Skating (ice), and hockey (ice only). (562) 570-3100. www.longbeach.gov Most city recreation departments offer ice/roller skating classes, and hockey classes and leagues. See “Recreation Departments” for contact information.

Roller Derby OC Roller Girls - Girls (8-18) practice and compete.

(714) 847-9097. www.ocrollergirls.com. OC Roller Kids - Outdoor roller skating instruction (2+). (714) 598-9693. www.ocrollerkids.com Skating Associations USA Roller Skating Association (317) 347-2626 National association provides referrals to coaches and rinks. www.rollerskating.org

EAST WEST ICE PALACE

(562) 809-6200 • www.eastwesticepalace.com Visit our new ice rink in Ontario!

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ey (3+), including classes, clinics, camps and leagues, plus public and specialty skating sessions. Pick-up play and party packages may be available. Check websites for discounts. Also see East West Ice Palace, Holiday Skate Center and The Rinks in this section.

175 N. Wayfield, Orange www.holidayskate.com • (714) 997-5515 Public Sessions Birthday Parties Private Parties Fundraisers Skating Classes Video Games Snack Bar Skate Shop Group Discounts

Cerritos Skate Depot Roller only. 11113 E. 183rd St. www.cerritosskatedepot.com

(562) 924-0911

Fountain Valley Skating Center (714) 847-0022 Roller only. Tiny Tot Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m.; and Family Night Sunday, 5-7:30 p.m. 9105 Recreation Circle. www.fountainvalleyskatingcenter.com KHS Ice Arena 1000 E. Cerritos Ave., Anaheim www.khsice.com

(714) 422-1236

Kulik’s Skating (949) 598-9564 Dedicated to figure skating. 20341 Hermana Circle, Lake Forest. www.kuliksskating.com

USA Roller Sports Association (402) 483-7551 Provides information on competitions, including speed skating, hockey, figure skating, inline and roller derby. www.usarollersports.org Skating Paths For paved trails/paths in Los Angeles and Orange counties, visit: www.labikepaths.com.

• The Rinks Anaheim ICE (714) 535-RINK Huntington Beach Inline (714) 901-2629 Irvine Inline (949) 559-9949 Lakewood ICE (562) 429-1805 Westminster ICE (714) 248-9611 Yorba Linda ICE (714) 692-8776 www.The-Rinks.com Guests of all ages enjoy skating at The Rinks.

With several daily public skating sessions, skate rentals and full-service snack bars, they offer the coolest fun for you and your friends! Plus, The Rinks offer a variety of learn-to-skate and hockey programs for all ages and skill levels. For skating session times, prices and class information, visit them online or call. Locations: 300 W. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim; 5555 McFadden Ave., Huntington Beach; 3150 Barranca Parkway, Irvine; 3975 Pixie Ave., Lakewood; 13071 Springdale, Westminster; and 23641 La Palma Ave., Yorba Linda. See ad on page 59.

More Skating Rinks The following rinks offer roller and/or ice hock-

Lake Forest Ice Palace (949)305-9658 Ice only. Figure skating and hockey available. 25821 Atlantic Ocean Drive, Lake Forest. www.lficepalace.com Paramount Iceland (562) 633-1171 Ice only. Skating school, freestyle, broomball and hockey. 8041 Jackson St. www.paramounticeland.com

soccer Indoor and outdoor soccer leagues, clinics, classes and camps. Also see: “Camps.”

• Arena Soccer Parks 13631 Deordara Drive, GG (714) 890-0259 2190 N. Canal St., Orange (714) 974-1993 (888) 273-6248, Ext. ARENA-4-U www.arenasoccerparks.org Arena soccer leagues and classes for kids (4-17) and adults of all skill levels, plus Arena Soccer Stars program for little ones (18 mos-9 yrs). Rental times are also available for parties (see “Parties”) or practicing in their large and small arenas. Open seven days a week. See ad on this page.

Boys and Girls Club Indoor soccer pick-up play (3-14) is available at most branches. Some locations offer leagues. See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.

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Ages 18 months - 9 years

YOUTH LEAGUES

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Recreation Departments and Colleges • Cypress College, Kids’ College - Pee Wee Soccer (4-8) offered year round; six week sessions, $50. (714) 8084909. www.sce.edu/kids • Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine - Indoor Soccer, Mommy and Me (2-3), Tot (3-4), Pre-Soccer (4-5) and Soccer 1,2,3 (5-11); eight-week sessions, $96. (562) 570-3100. www.longbeach.gov/park Most city recreation departments offer leagues/clinics.

See “Recreation Departments” for contact information.

Soccer Associations The following associations offer boys’ and girls’ leagues (4-19), camps and special-needs programs. American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO), (800) 872-2976, www.ayso.org; and California Youth Soccer Association, (714) 778-2972, www.calsouth.com.

More Soccer Parks Deft Touch Soccer Center 3842 Catalina St., Los Alamitos, (562) 354-7592; and 7680 Talbert Ave., Unit H, Huntington Beach, (714) 848-4625. www.defttouchsoccercenter.com Signal Hill Soccer Indoor Center (562) 209-8498 1138 E. Willow St., Signal Hill. www.shsoccer.com Surf City Futsal (714) 274-5120 16091 Gothard St., Huntington Beach www.surfcityfutsal.com YMCA Anaheim (3-6) and Weingart-Lakewood offer indoor soccer teams. Fullerton (3-5), Yorba Linda (3-5) and Mission Viejo (3-7) offer leagues. Laguna Niguel (39) and Santa Ana (2-12) offer classes. See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.

special needs Referral agencies, support groups and activities. Programs listed throughout Kidsguide are often open to those with special needs.

Family Resources and Referrals Comprehensive directories and/or referrals are available for parents of children with special needs through the following agencies: Family Support Network, (714) 447-3301, www.familysupportnetworkca.org; Harbor Regional Center, (888) 540-1711, www.harborrc.org; Help Me Grow, (866) 476-9025, www.helpmegrowoc. org; Family Resource Center at Miller Children’s Hospital, (800) 636-6742; Regional Center of OC, (714) 7965100, www.rcocdd.com; Team of Advocates for Special Kids (TASK), (866) 828-8275, www.taskca.org; and Life Without Limits, (949) 333-6408, www.ucp-oc.org.

• Kelly Summer Music Therapy Studio (562) 833-6444 www.kellysummermusic.com Music therapy for children with developmental disabilities is offered with Kelly Summer Music Therapy Studio. Music therapy is the clinical and evidencedlots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic environment.

Music therapy can help your child to reach educational/IEP goals, improve communication, improve gross/fine motor skills, express feelings, and improve emotional and affective development. Also see “Music.” See ad on page 39.

807-0499, www.yesread.org; International Dyslexia Association, (410) 296-0232, www.interdys. org; Learning Disabilities Association, (949) 6733612, www.ldaca.org; National Resource Center on ADHD, (800) 233-4050, www.help4adhd.org; and TACA, Talk About Curing Autism, (949) 6404401, www.tacanow.com.

• Rancho Rio Verde 1000 W. Carson St., Long Beach (310) 830-2060 www.rrvridingclub.com Special-need students of all ages can participate in a vaulting program (gymnastics on horseback); Mondays, 2-7 p.m. No experience necessary. See ad on page 34.

Learning Disabilities and Autism Programs Information and resource organizations for autism, dyslexia and ADD/ADHD. Dyslexia Resources, www.areyoudyslexic.com; Autism Behavior Services, (714) 717-5156, www.autismbehaviorservices. com; Autism Society of America, (800) 3288476, www.autism-society.org; Autism Solutions for Kids, (949) 791-9ASK, www.ask4aba. com; Autism Speaks, (323) 549-0500, www. autismspeaks.org; Dyslexia Foundation, (941)

• Pretend City Children’s Museum 29 Hubble, Irvine (949) 428-3900 www.pretendcity.org Special events are offered monthly for families with children whose developmental abilities fall on the Autism Spectrum. These events allow children and their parents/caretakers to play in an autism-friendly environment along with other families. See “Calendar” and “Museums” for complete listings. See ad on back inside cover.

Recreation Departments Most cities offer special-needs programs. See “Recreation Departments” for contact information.

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Directed by Valter Paiva, 8 year competitive player and OFF 16 years in player development. Year-round Junior Academy with ad & Camps for ages 6-18. Learn fundaments, strategy & have fun!

1040 Park Ave. Long Beach (562) 266-8882 www.valtertennis.com cedures and assert their rights in education. They focus on families of children with all disabilities or suspected disabilities. Their services include assistance with initial assessment requests, IEPs, 504 plans, classroom observations, anti-discrimination, anti-bullying, and issues with educational placement.

Founder Mystie Mornis, has first-hand experience parenting her own special needs child, plus over five years experience as a litigation paralegal and a strong educational and training background in navigating the needs of children with disabilities through the California education system.

teens Resources and activities geared specifically for teens. Also see your area of interest as teen activities are listed throughout Kidsguide.

Boys and Girls Clubs Most branches offer teen centers and/or programs that typically include games, movies, field trips, community service activities and tutoring. See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.

Camp Fire USA 1505 E. Seventeenth St., Ste. 118, Santa Ana (714) 547-5200 www.campfireusaoc.org Sharing Healthy Adolescent and Parent Experiences (S.H.A.P.E.) classes are designed to educate preteens (9-12), teens (13-16) and their parents about sensitive issues such as puberty, personal hygiene, self-esteem, healthy relationships and peer pressure.

Smart Choices is a life skills education program for middle school youth that focuses on topics such as personal values, self-esteem, peer pressure, decision-making, goal setting, friendship, communication and healthy relationships. A Gift of Giving is a community-based service-learning program. Camp Money $mart is an education program which focuses on teaching teens the importance of financial responsibility. Classes are fee-based.

El Dorado Park Tennis Center SC Tennis Academy is a world-class program run by Academy Director Mitch Bridge & USC Men’s Coach Peter Smith. A weekly Developmental & High Performance program for all ages & levels.

2800 Studebaker Rd, Long Beach (949) 439-6810 www.sctennisacademy.com

• Northstar Learning Center 8123 Wardlow Road, Long Beach (562) 431-3111 www.northstarlearningcenter.com Northstar Learning Center offers college counseling, including: planning for PSAT, SAT, ACT and SAT subject tests, AP classes and tests, and college application essays. For more information and a current class schedule, please call or visit their website. Also see “Tutoring.” See ad on page 66.

Recreation Departments and Colleges Cerritos College - Year-round SAT Preparation, weekend courses (grades 10-12). (562) 467-5050. www. cerritoscommunityed.com Claire Trevor School of the Arts at UCI - Saturday academies for middle and high schoolers include dance, drama, digital filmmaking and sound design. (949) 8248976. www.outreach.arts.uci.edu/saturday-academies • Cypress College, Kids’ College - Teen Ballroom Dancing, Clothing Construction (grades 7-12), Fashion Illustration (12+), Algebra and Geometry Tutoring (grades 7+), Pre-Calculus (grades 10+), Calculus (grades 10+), Improve Your Reading and Writing (grades 7-10), Intensive Writing Camp (grades 7+), Grammar for Successful Grades (grades 7+), Introduction to American Poetry (grades 7-12), Famous Short Stories (grades 7-12), Photoshop for Teens (grades 9-12), Teen Baking Camp (13+), Dance Performance Camp (grades 9-12), and Jazz Hip-Hop Dance. Classes offered at Anaheim, Cypress and Fullerton Centers. (714) 808-4909. www.sce.edu/kids • Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine Teen Centers - The following parks offer teen centers featuring a variety of activities on a drop-in basis, free of charge. Centers are open weekdays, 3-7 p.m. Call parks for a schedule. California Recreation Center, (562) 570-1606; Chavez Park, (562) 570-8890; Houghton Park, (562) 570-1640; and Silverado Park, (562) 570-1675. www.longbeach.gov Orange Coast College - SAT Test Prep Advantage and Driver’s Education. (714) 432-5154. www. orangecoastcollege.augusoft.net Most recreation departments offer teen classes, events and centers. See “Recreation Departments” for contact information.

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Teen Volunteers The following organizations offer volunteer programs for teens: Assisteens (grades 7-12), www. assistanceleague.org; Casa Youth Shelter Youth Development Program, peer-support program, (800) 914-2272, www.casayouthshelter.org; and Rancho Los Cerritos, (562) 570-1755, www.rancholoscerritos.org.

Toastmasters International Youth Leadership (949) 858-8255 www.toastmasters.org Chairmanship, public speaking, listening and vocabulary development for teens (11-18); some programs offer competitions.

tennis Lessons, camps, leagues and teams. For table tennis, see “Sports, Miscellaneous.”

• Billie Jean King and El Dorado Park Tennis Centers Junior Tennis Academy Billie Jean King Tennis Center (562) 438-8509 1040 Park Ave., Long Beach El Dorado Park Tennis Center (562) 425-0553 2800 Studebaker Road, Long Beach www.longbeachtennis.com The following centers offer junior tennis programs and camps (see “Camps”). See ad on this page.

Billie Jean King - The Valter Paiva Tennis Academy directed by BJK tennis pro Valter Paiva offers a junior academy, Monday - Friday, 3-6 p.m. With his eight years experience as a competitive player and 15 years in player development, Valter creates a fun environment for beginners to learn the fundamentals, intermediate players to work on developing ground strokes, serves and volleys, and advanced players to fine-tune their game. 1040 Park Ave., Long Beach, (562) 438-8509. Email: vptennisinfo@yahoo.com. www.valtertennis.com El Dorado Park - Academy Director Mitch Bridge and USC Men’s Head Coach Peter Smith, both LBSU alums, run the world-class SC Tennis Academy, complete with an elite-level junior academy! They offer a weekly high performance after-school program for the advanced lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

tournament-level players (ages 11-22), and a developmental after-school program for the beginner - intermediate players (ages 5-16). 2800 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach, (562) 425-0553. www.facebook. com/ELDOLB, www.sctennisacademy.com

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Recreation Departments and Colleges • Cypress College, Kids’ College - Beginning to advanced tennis (6+); six-week sessions, year round, $55. (714) 808-4909.www.sce.edu/kids

Piano • Vocals • Guitar • Drums

• Lakewood Recreation and Community Services Classes (4+); three to eight-week sessions, $44-115.

(562) 866-9771, Ext. 2408. www.lakewoodcity.org • Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine - Clinics and classes. (562) 570-3100. www.longbeach.gov Most city recreation departments offer tennis programs.

See “Recreation Departments” for contact information.

Southern California Tennis Association (310) 208-3838 www.scta.usta.com Programs for players (10-18), including teams, clinics and tournaments. Scholarships available. Visit their website to find youth tennis programs and leagues.

theater arts Classes, camps and performing groups. Also see: “Calendar,” “Camps,” “Dance” and “Music” for related activities.

• Acting Out (562) 901-0111 www.actingoutcamp.com Save your “drama” for camp! This week-long, schoolbreak camp celebrates creativity through drama skills workshops, ensemble building and a whole lot of fun. Activities include improv, scene study, stage combat, costumes, props, movement, voice over, monologue and dance. Every child gets their chance to shine at the end of the week with a showcase in front of a live studio audience made up of family and friends. Email: actingoutcamp@yahoo.com.

Boys and Girls Club Cypress offers TNT Drama Matters (grades 3+).

Fullerton offers a Glee Club. Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach offer acting classes as well as ClubHouse Theatre (8-18). Tustin offers Drama Club. See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.

• Fullerton Children’s Repertory Theater 2500 East Nutwood Ave., Fullerton (714) 671-1084 www.fcrtcompany.com Offers two shows per year that are led by a professional, paid staff. Children (grades 5-8) play all roles; former members, now teenagers, act as technical crew. Membership in the company is by audition, with permanent status obtained after one show. A unique aspect of FCRT’s productions lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

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Classes & Camps • Ages 3 years to adult • Register online www.pacificconservatory.com Costa Mesa & Orange Locations: 714.545.1217 is that all students are assigned lines and parts rather than being part of just a chorus. Additionally, every third summer, the troupe has traveled to perform a musical revue of American Broadway song and dance to Japan, parts of Europe and Australia. For over 25 years, Fullerton Children’s Repertory Theater has truly been a family experience. See ad on this page.

• Musical Theatre Academy of Orange County 3935 Birch St., Newport Beach (949) 955-3737 www.mtaoc.org For over 25 years, Musical Theatre Academy of Orange County (MTA), a 501(c)3 nonprofit group, has been providing the youth of our community an innovative performing arts education program that not only nurtures their talents in music and theater but also develops their abilities to excel in school and life. As a result, more than 2,000 boys and girls (4-18) have benefited from their program. In offering youth a special opportunity to explore and enjoy the arts through live theatre performances, MTA is helping them to develop the imagination, confidence and important life skills they will need in order to better understand themselves and the world around them. Upcoming productions include

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• Orange County Song and Dance Company 5860 Westminster Blvd., Westminster (714) 897-4475 www.orangecountysonganddance.com Train to be a true triple threat, taught by triple threats. Singing and dancing taught with an emphasis on performance skills geared for professional, community and youth theatre. Students will be exposed to various dance and vocal styles. Through classes in dance and voice, students are able to develop quick pick-up skills and good audition techniques. Summer camps afford opportunities to work with Broadway professionals, casting agents, and acting coaches to begin to become that “triple threat.” See ad on page 24.

• Pacific Conservatory, Music & Arts Education Costa Mesa and Orange (714) 545-1217 www.pacificconservatory.com Students in Musical Theatre Vocal and/or Performance classes experience the thrill of performing scenes from Broadway musicals. Students focus on scripts, acting and stage directions in addition to vocal tech-

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our diverse community through this collaborative art form. All who enroll and complete the training are guaranteed a role in the show. See ad on this page.

More Youth Theater Production Programs Also see additional theater arts programs listed in this section.

Acting for Kids Academy - Classes in musical theater, acting, music, voice and dance (4+). Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. (714) 747-4915. www.actingacademyforkids.com Arts and Learning Conservatory - Classes in theater, musical theater, comedy improv, music and dance.

(5-17). 1518 Brookhollow Drive, Ste. 15, Santa Ana. (714) 728-7100. www.artsandlearning.com Biola Youth Theater - Open auditions for all productions (6-18). 14540 San Cristobal Drive, La Mirada.

(562) 906-4574. youth.biola.edu/theatre Broadway on Tour Children’s Theatre - Open auditions for all productions. 625 French St., Santa Ana. (714) 542-6939. www.broadwayontour.org Buena Park Youth Theatre - Productions for kids in grades 4-12 (limited programs offered for kids ages 5-8). 8150 Knott Ave., Buena Park. (714) 562-3868. www.bpyt.org California Arts Center at OCSA - Musical Theater (grades 4+). 1010 N. Main St., Santa Ana. (714) 5600900, Ext. 5630. www.ocsarts.net/communityclasses

nique, stage presence and choreography. Classes are year round with three to four showcases per year.

Call today to schedule your complimentary class. See “Camps” for theatre classes during school vacations.

Locations: 151 Kalmus, G-1, Costa Mesa, 92626; and 1311 E. Katella Ave., Orange, 92867. Formerly Pacific School of Music and the Arts. See ad on page 63.

Recreation Departments and College • Cypress College, Kids’ College - Musical Theater (7+); year-round, six-week sessions, $50. (714) 808-4909. www.sce.edu/kids Some city recreation departments offer theater arts programs. See “Recreation Departments” for contact information.

• YaYa’s Performance Academy (562) 355-2004 www.yayasacademy.com YaYa’s Performance Academy is a youth- and familybased program that provides the community with the opportunity to actively participate in and explore the art of musical theatre in a safe, positive, and nurturing environment. They strive to keep the performing arts alive at the local level by producing high-quality productions and by training participants in singing, acting and dancing. They welcome participants of all backgrounds, abilities and levels of experience, and believe theatre is a way to bond families and unite

Creative Kids Playhouse Children’s Theatre of Orange County - Musical theater programs for kids (3-14). www.creativeKkdsplayhouse.com GO-FAME - Acting, musical theater, show choir and stage craft (8-18). Family-friendly productions throughout the year. Long Beach. (562) 884-7077. www.GO-FAME.org Laguna Playhouse Youth Theater - Kids classes (617), acting, musical theatre and conservatory (10+).

606 Laguna Canyon Road. (949) 497-2787, Ext. 202. www.lagunaplayhouse.com Muckenthaler Cultural Center - A variety of kids’ theater arts classes are offered year round. (714) 738-6595. 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton. www. themuck.org Musical Theater West - Year-round classes (7-18).

4350 E. 7th St., Long Beach. (562) 856-1999, Ext. 232. www.musical.org MYART (Musical Youth Artists Repertory Theatre) Classes culminating in productions. 4431 Corporate Center, Ste. 125, Los Alamitos. (800) 400-2985. www.myart.org Mysterium Theater - Youth programs. (7+), plus theater for young audiences. 19211 Dodge Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 505-3454. www.mysteriumtheater.com Orange County Children’s Theatre - Auditions open to kids ages 5 and up. Rehearsal locations vary. (714) 502-2244. www.occt.org

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South Coast Repertory - Acting classes, workshops and peer groups (grades 3-12), beginning to advanced. Three 10-week sessions during the school year. Fall session, September 10 - November 16; winter session, January 7 - March 15, 2014; and spring session, March 18 - May 31, 2014 (for returning students only). Acting classes, $285 ($30 discount for additional siblings) and Musical Theatre, $320. 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. (714) 708-5577. www.scr.org/education The Theatre Guild and Southeast Civic Light Opera Children’s repertory and classes (7-17). Open auditions.

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track&field Instructional clinics, clubs and meets.

Boys and Girls Clubs Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach offer running clubs (5+). See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.

College Clinics CSULB - Track and field clinics (8+) throughout the year. Email: asythe@csulb.edu. (562) 618-1020. www.longbeachstate.com/sports Orange Coast College - Track/speed/agility clinic. (714) 432-5154. www.orangecoastcollege.augusoft.net Triathlon and Running Clubs Resources for kids’ fun runs, and running and triathlon clubs: Girls on the Run, www.girlsontherun. org; Road Runners Club of America, www.rrca.org; Running in the USA, www.runningintheusa.com. For a calendar of fun runs go to www.raceplace.com.

USA Track and Field Association (562) 941-2621 www.scausatf.org Referrals to local youth track and cross-country clubs and competitions.

YMCA Newport-Mesa (6-11) offers clinics. Santa Ana offers a Youth Tri Club (6-14). See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.

trains Train rides and travel, plus train museums and rentals for events.

Amtrak One-Day Train Rides www.amtrak.com (800) USA-RAIL (872-7245) Short day-trips to Los Angeles, San Diego, San lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

Train Museums and Rides The following locations offer exhibits of working, model and replica locomotives, cabooses and trolleys, and/or rides and party packages.

Angels Flight Railway - The shortest railway in the world. Connects 351 South Hill St. and 350 Grand Ave. 50¢. Open daily, 6:45 a.m. - 10 p.m. (213) 6261901. www.angelsflight.com El Dorado Park Express Railroad - El Dorado Regional Park, Long Beach. (562) 824-7725. www. caboosecorners.com Fillmore & Western Railway - Scenic excursions in the Heritage Valley, features trains from movies and television. Specialty trains and excursions are scheduled monthly. Santa Clara and Central Ave., Fillmore. (805) 524-2546. www.fwry.com

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• Choo Choo Train Company (877) 424-6624 www.ChooChooTrainCompany.com The Choo Choo Train is a wonderful addition to kids’ parties, festivals, parades, fairs, schools and corporate events. Their colorful, trackless train can be ridden on any flat surface: grass, asphalt, gravel and pavement. The train is gas powered by a locomotive that pulls three padded passenger cars, equipped with seat belts and realistic train whistle, and can ride 18 kids or 12 adults. Call now to book your party and receive 10% off when you mention “Kidsguide.” See ad on page 42.

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Orange Empire Railway Museum - Demonstrations, tours and rides. 2201 South A St., Perris. (951) 9433020. www.oerm.org Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park - Train is inside the zoo. 1801 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 836-4000. www.santaanazoo.org San Diego - San Diego Model Railroad Museum, features a large model railroad display and train memorabilia, (619) 696-0199, www.sdmodelrailroadm.com.

Balboa Park Miniature Railroad, a three-minute, half-mile trip on a model train, (619) 239-4748, www.balboapark.org.

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Griffith Park - Travel Town Museum, (323) 662-9678, www.traveltown.org; and Griffith Park and Southern Railroad, (323) 664-6903. www.griffithparkrailroad.com Irvine Park Railroad at Irvine Regional Park - 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange. (714) 997-3968. www. irvineparkrailroad.com Lomita Railroad Museum - 2137 W. 250th St., Lomita. (310) 326-6255. www.lomita-rr.org Ports O’ Call Village - Waterfront Red Car 1½ mile vintage trolley line connecting the World Cruise Center with attractions along the San Pedro waterfront. Friday - Sunday, noon - 9 p.m., $1 (unlimited rides for the day). San Pedro. (310) 548-8076. www.portoflosangeles.org/recreation Orange County Model Engineers - Conducted on the third weekend of each month, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Rides are free, donations are welcome. Fairview Park, 2480 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa. (949) 54-TRAIN. www.ocmetrains.org lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

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Boys and Girls Club All branches provide homework tutoring. See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.

• California Educational Centers (CEC) 13047 Artesia Blvd., Ste. C-204, Cerritos (562) 860-7633; Fax, (562) 467-1686 www.CECtutoring.com Since 1991, California Educational Centers’ (CEC) affordable tutoring and enrichment programs have helped thousands of students (grades K-12th) develop powerful study skills, raise grades, improve test scores (Whitney Test Prep/SAT Dream Prep), build confidence (MUN Master Delegate), and be accepted to their dream schools (College Goldmind). Experienced instructors teach with a role-model philosophy and flexible schedules. CEC’s mission is to help students reach their highest academic and social potential. See ad on page 65; coupon on page 73.

Chess Palace 5246 Lampson Ave., Garden Grove (714) 899-3421 www.chesspalace.com Classes, tournaments and camps.

• Allison Tutoring (562) 822-6488 www.allisontutoring.com “I hate math!” Sound familiar? Or worse, “I hate school!” What a nightmare for a parent, right? The frustration your child is facing is often due to a lack of understanding of the current concept. Your child is not bad at math, but rather, on a different page (or world?!) than his or her instructor. Allison Tutoring matches your child up with a tutor who excels at recognizing when a child needs a review on a subject before moving on. With their one-onone tutoring, no courage is required to ask a question in front of a crowd or an intimidating teacher.

No matter what learning style or personality your child has, instructors from Allison Tutoring will look for new ways to present the topic until your child has successfully grasped the concept and is truly ready to move on with confidence. See ad on page 65; coupon on page 74.

• Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services (562) 425-2177 www.clubztutoring.com Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services, the world’s largest in-home tutoring program, helps your child reach his/her full potential. They tutor pre-K through adult in all subjects: LD/ADD, reading, writing skills, math, science, foreign languages, SAT/ACT prep and study skills. All tutors are certified teachers or degreed professionals who will customize a program for your child using the school’s curriculum. Club Z! offers affordable rates. Call or visit their website. Serving Los Angeles and Orange Counties. See ad on page 67.

• French Immersion Program for Preschoolers and Classes for Mommy & Me/Children/Adults (562) 304-0121 www.firstfrenchtutoring.us French Immersion Program for Preschoolers, private classes for children and adults, plus a Mommy and Me program. For more information, see listing in “Languages.”

• Northstar Learning Center 8123 Wardlow Road, Long Beach (562) 431-3111 www.northstarlearningcenter.com Northstar Learning Center helps students improve their academic skills in reading, writing, math, science and standardized test prep. They provide a student-tailored learning environment focusing on Common Core skills for all grades. Experienced teachers work with stu-

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Recreation Departments and Colleges Cerritos College - Natural “A’s” (grades 4-11), SAT/ PSAT Prep (grades 10-12) and Therapeutic Hypnosis for Kids (6-13), group therapeutic hypnosis used to help improve concentration, memory, eliminate fears, reduce shyness and elevate self-esteem. (562) 4675050. www.cerritoscommunityed.com Chapman University - Reading and writing tutoring (grades 1-6), taught by students earning their teaching credentials. (714) 997-6613. www.chapman.edu California State University Long Beach - Educational Psychology Clinic offers assessment and tutoring for school-age kids (6-17) and developmental assessments (6-18). Scholarships available. (562) 9854991. www.ced.csulb.edu/edpac/clinic • Cypress College, Kids’ College - Writing Better Reports (9+), Research Techniques (9+), Phonics (5+), Spelling and Writing Enrichment (6+), Reading and Comprehension (9+), Public Speaking (8-12), Career Exploration (9-12), Write Your Own Newspaper (grades 4-6), Being the Leader (11-12), Math Mania (6+), Master Math (6+), Algebra and Geometry Tutoring (grades 7+), Pre-Calculus (grades 10+), Calculus (grades 10+), Improve Your Reading and Writing (grades 7-10), Intensive Writing Camp (grades 7+) and Grammar for Successful Grades (grades 7+). Also offered at Anaheim and Fullerton centers. (714) 8084909. www.sce.edu/kids Cypress Recreation - Tutoring Club (grades preK-12), $140 for four, one-hour sessions. (714) 2296780. www.cypressrec.com Fountain Valley Community Services - Reading and Math Development (6-11), Tiny Tots (3½-5), Chinese Bilingual Preschool (2½-6), Get Ready for Preschool (2½-3½), I Speak Chinese (3+), Spanish (13+) and Driver’s Education (14-18). (714) 839-8611. www. fountainvalley.org Fullerton Parks and Recreation - Math and Reading Development (grades 2-6), Reading Development Sound-Start (grades K-1), Tiny Tots Imagination Station (3-5), and Leadership and Public Speaking (714). (714) 738-6575. www.ci.fullerton.ca.us Golden West College for Kids - SAT Preparation (15+).

(714) 895-0800. www.gwccommunityservices.com Irvine Recreation Department - Abacus and Mental Math (5-11), Math Development (grades 1-6), Reading Development (grades 2-6), Reading Readiness (3-6), Reading, Math and More Preschool (36), Robotis Kids Lab (7-11), Lego Alpha (3-5) and Tiny Trekkers Play School (3-5). (949) 724-6610. www.irvinequickreg.org • Lakewood Recreation and Community Services Free after-school tutoring programs are available at some parks throughout the school year. Academic lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

classes taught by Readwrite, Inc. also offered. (562) 866-9771, Ext. 2408. www.lakewoodcity.org • Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine Sound Start Reading (4½-7), Reading Development (6½-11) and Math Development (6½-11); three-week sessions, $59. (562) 570-3100. www. longbeach.gov Los Alamitos Recreation and Community Services Reading, Math and More (3½-5½), Sound Start Reading (4½-7), Reading and Math Development (6½-11), The Narrative Essay (9-16), and SAT Prep and Test Strategies. (562) 430-1073. www.cityoflosalamitos.org Mission Viejo Recreation - Chess Club with Academic Chess, and Pre-Algebra and Algebra Workshops (grades 6-8). (949) 470-3000. www. cityofmissionviejo.org Orange Coast College - Word Problems - Unlocking the Secrets (9-16), Study Skills (9-15), Math Trix (9-15), Natural A’s (10-17) and SAT Test Prep Advantage. (714) 432-5154. www.orangecoastcollege.augusoft.net Saddleback Recreation - Sound Start Reading (grades K-1), Math and Reading Development (2-6), Academic Chess (grades 16), Academic Origami (grades K-6) and Math Olympiad (grades 4-6). (949) 768-0981, Ext. 1. www.saddlebackrecreation.com Seal Beach Community Services - Reading Development and Math Development (grades 2-6), and SAT Prep and Test Strategies (grades 9-12). (562) 4312527, Ext. 344, www.sealbeachca.gov • The Tutoring Center 4215 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach (562) 653-4380 19686 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach (714) 362-0244 www.tutoringcenter.com Are you happy with your child’s grades? Call The Tutoring Center today to schedule your Free Diagnostic Assessment. The Tutoring Center uses a unique system known as “The Rotational Approach to Learning.” Your child will receive intense one-toone instruction in reading, math (all levels) or writ-

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YMCA Youth and Government and Model United Nations Youth and Government (10-12) and/or Model United Nations (grades 6-9) are offered at Anaheim, Downey, Fullerton and Long Beach - Fairfield branches. See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.

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Boys and Girls Club Most locations offer pick-up play (6+). See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.

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Recreation Departments • Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine - Volleyball Class (10-17), $40. (562) 570-3100. www. lbparks.org

YMCA Fullerton (9-14) and Laguna Niguel (8-16) offer clinics and leagues. See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.

Many city recreation departments offer leagues/clinics.

See “Recreation Departments” for contact information.

Volleyball Associations Calif. Beach Volleyball Association (800) 350-2282 Boys’ and girls’ (18 and under) beach volleyball tournaments; four age divisions, all levels. www. cbva.com So. California Volleyball Assoc.

(714) 917-3595 Club indoor volleyball teams for boys and girls (1018). www.scvavolleyball.org US Youth Volleyball League (888) 988-7985 Instructional volleyball league for boys and girls (7-15).

Visit their website to find a local league. www.USYVL.org

volunteering Local volunteer opportunities, plus web resources.

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Sports Disc Golf The following parks offer courses for disc golf.

Most courses are open daily until sunset. Cerritos, Liberty Park, nine-basket course, (562) 916-8565; Huntington Beach, Central Park, 18-basket course, disc rental available, (714) 425-9931; Irvine, Deerfield Park, nine-basket course, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., free disk rental, (949) 724-6725; and Long Beach, 18-basket course, El Dorado Park West, (562) 570-3225.

Rock Climbing Indoor climbing facilities that offer classes, camps and party packages.

Cal State Fullerton’s Rockwall (657) 278-7529 www.asi.fullerton.edu/src/rockwall.asp ClimbX Indoor Rock Climbing (714) 843-9919 18411 Gothard St. Unit 1, Huntington Beach www.climbxhb.com Funtopia at Sender One (714) 881-3386 1441 S. Village Way, Santa Ana www.senderoneclimbing.com/funtopia Rockcity Climbing Center (714) 777-4884 5100 E. La Palma St., Ste. 108, Anaheim www.rockcityclimbing.com Rockreation (714) 556-ROCK 1300 Logan Ave., Costa Mesa www.rockreation.com Southern California Youth Rugby Youth rugby for boys and girls (grades K-12) in LA /Orange counties. www.socalyouthrugby.org USA Badminton Visit the website for local club contacts. www.usabadminton.org USA Cricket Association Referrals to regional coaches, youth leagues and teams. www.usaca.org USA Curling Resources and referrals to camps and leagues, plus a junior merit program. Local OC Curling Club in Westminster. www.occurling.com USA Field Hockey Find local teams and leagues. www.usfieldhockey.com USA Table Tennis USATT-affiliated table tennis clubs offer training, tournaments and camps. Visit the website for local club contact information. www.usatt.org

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Volunteer Searches These websites offer a search to find volunteer opportunities for kids and families: www.serve.gov and www.volunteermatch.org.

youth & family groups Groups offering activities, camps and/or child care. Also see: your area of interest, as youth group activities are listed throughout Kidsguide.

4-H Youth Development Program (323) 260-3854, (714) 708-1612 www.ca4h.org Los Angeles and Orange County programs (5-19) offer guidance in good citizenship, leadership and life skills through projects and community service.

Big Brothers, Big Sisters Local branches of the national organization match boys and girls with adult mentors who provide friendship and guidance. Volunteers are extensively screened. Catholic Big Brothers offers bilingual, deaf and hearing-challenged programs. Free.

Greater LA County (213) 481-3611 www.bigbrothersbigsisterslaie.org Orange County www.bigbrooc.org

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Catholic Big Brothers www.cbbbs.org

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Jewish Big Brothers www.jbbbsla.org

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Boy Scouts Long Beach Area Council (562) 427-0911 Orange County Council (714) 546-4990 www.longbeachbsa.org,www.ocbsa.org Cub Scouts (grades 1-5) and Boy Scouts (grades 6-12) participate in a variety of activities and earn badges. Cub Scouts tie knots, set up a tent, cook at a campfire, build a birdhouse, visit the fire station, build a pinewood derby car and more. Boy Scouts provide leadership and citizenship training through outdoor activities such as kayaking, fishing, competitive events, hiking and more. Career-based exploring programs are offered for young men and

women (14-21), such as fire fighting, law enforcement and animal care services. Annual registration fees apply.

Boys and Girls Club Supervised activities (5 or 6-18) after school and during school vacations (see “Camps”), including crafts, field trips, homework help, career development, dance classes, sports, teen programs, leadership groups, clubs, community service and before- and after-school care (see sections throughout Kidsguide for specific activities). Some branches offer meals and/or snacks. Continuous enrollment; scholarships are available for qualifying families.

Anaheim C.V. Taormina Paseo Village Schweitzer Elementary W. Anaheim Youth Center Langhorst www.theboysandgirlsclub.org

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Buena Park (714) 522-7259 www.boysgirlsclubbuenapark.org Capistrano Valley Aliso Viejo San Juan Capistrano Rancho Santa Margarita www.bgccapo.com

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Cypress (714) 527-2697 www.boysandgirlsclubofcypress.com Fullerton Commonwealth School Main Richman Valencia Park www.boysgirlsfullerton.com Garden Grove ACRHES Clinton Branch School IMPACT Edgar Branch Family Campus Preschool Family and Youth Outreach Program Main Branch Patton Branch Stanford Branch www.bgcgg.org

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Tustin (714) 838-5223 www.bgctustin.org Special needs inclusion, teen leadership and legal awareness programs are also available.

Jewish Community Centers The following centers offer enrichment classes, preschools, family events, support groups, vacationbreak camps and teen-specific programming.

Westminster www.bgcwestminster.org

(714) 379-0097

Whittier Main Clubhouse www.bgcw.org

(562) 945-3787

• Barbara and Ray Alpert Jewish Community Center (562) 426-7601 3801 East Willow St., Long Beach. www.alpertjcc.org.

See ad on page 17.

Camp Fire 7070 E. Carson St., Long Beach (562) 421-2725 1505 E. 17th St., #118, Santa Ana (714) 547-5200 www.campfirelb.org, www.campfireusaoc.org Long Beach Area Council - Programs include small club/groups, camping, arts and service programs.

Orange County Council - Kids and teens can participate in community service opportunities (see “Teens”). After-school clubs and camps are available for participating school districts; some open enrollment may be offered.

Girl Scouts Greater Los Angeles/Long Beach (888) 474-5248 Orange County (949) 461-8800 www.girlscoutsla.org, www.gscoc.org Girls (5-17) participate in projects in arts, science, community awareness, health, safety, nature study, leadership and career exploration. Choose from many flexible ways to participate, including troops, camps, travel and events. Continuous registration; $12 annual fee. Local adult volunteers are needed to form new troops.

Girls Inc. of Orange County 1815 Anaheim Ave., Costa Mesa (949) 646-7181 www.girlsinc-oc.org Year-round programs for girls (4½-18). After-school, spring-break (April 14-18) and summer camp (June 23 - August 22) programming includes educational enrichment, economic literacy, college prep, career and life planning, health and fitness, leadership and character development, personal safety, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and more. lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

Chabad Jewish Center (949) 721-9800 2865 E. Coast Highway, Corona Del Mar. www. jewishnewport.com Merage Jewish Center of OC (949) 435-3400 1 Federation Way, Irvine. www.jccoc.org Police Activities League (PAL) (800) 6-CAL-PAL www.calpal.org Year-round youth (5-17) program sponsored by police departments; activities include arts and crafts, sports, computers, community service,

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homework help and field trips. Locations in Anaheim, Lakewood, Norwalk and Santa Ana. Free.

Also see “Martial Arts.”

Power 4 Youth (562) 435-2352 www.power4youth.org Middle-school students are matched with a volunteer for one-on-one academic mentoring at supervised locations in Lakewood and Long Beach; year round.

Regular field trips are offered, plus career guidance for teens. $10 registration fee.

Recreation Departments Most city recreation departments offer youth group activities and family programs. See “Recreation Departments” for contact information.

YMCA Programs for the entire family include child-care, fitness, teen clubs, day and resident camps, youth sports, aquatics and gymnastics; see sections throughout Kidsguide for specific activities. Par-

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ent/child programs (grades K+) are also offered to promote companionship between parents and their children (father/mother and son/daughter).

The Trailblazer program is available for older children (9-17) and their parents. Many YMCAs also offer off-site programs at schools and recreation facilities, and accept third-party funding such as GAIN or CAL Works.

Orange 146 N. Grand (714) 633-9622 www.ymcaoforange.org Also serves Anaheim Hills and Villa Park.

Anaheim 240 S. Euclid St. (714) 635-9622 2000 W. Ball Road (714) 393-7308 100 S. Atchison (714) 774-5437 Teen Center with ping-pong, book club and Wii. Also serves Buena Park, Cypress, La Palma and Stanton. www.anaheimymca.org

Yorba Linda Family YMCA 18333 Lemon Drive (714) 777-9622 Also serves Anaheim Hills, Placentia and Yorba Linda. www.ymcaoc.org

Bellflower Los Cerritos: 15530 Woodruff Ave. (562) 925-1292 Also serves Paramount, Cerritos and Artesia. www.lbymca.org Downey 11531 Downey Ave. (562) 862-4201 Also serves South Gate, Norwalk and Pico Rivera. www.ymcala.org Fullerton Family YMCA 2000 Youth Way www.ymcaoc.org/fn Laguna Niguel Family YMCA 29831 Crown Valley Parkway www.ymcaoc.org/ln

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Lakewood Weingart-Lakewood: 5835 E. Carson St. (562) 425-7431 Gymnastics Center: 4118 E. South St. (562) 272-4884 Offers a Kids’ Club (6 weeks+), parents must remain in the facility. Free for members, $2 per hour for non-members. Call for hours. www.lbymca. org/lakewood Long Beach Camp Oakes (Big Bear) (909) 585-2020 Community Development: 525 E. 7th St. (562) 624-2376 Fairfield: 4949 Atlantic Ave. (562) 423-0491 Los Altos*: 1720 Bellflower Blvd. (562) 596-3394 Los Cerritos: 15530 Woodruff Ave. (562) 925-1292 Preschool - Early Education: 3605 Long Beach Blvd. (562) 279-1624 *Also serves Belmont Shore, Los Alamitos, Rossmoor and Seal Beach. www.lbymca.org and for camping services, www.campoakes.org Mission Viejo Family YMCA 27341 Trabuco Circle www.ymcaoc.org/mv

(949) 859-9622

Newport-Mesa Family YMCA 2300 University Drive www.ymcaoc.org/nm

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Santa Ana Family YMCA 2100 W. Alton Ave. www.ymcaoc.org/sa

(714) 444-4004

zoos Zoos, habitats, farms and animal care centers.

Also see: “Attractions” and “Science and Technology.”

Animal Care Centers Marine Mammal Care Center - Outreach and educational programs, plus a kids’ club. Open daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free admission, donations encouraged.

3601 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro. (310) 548-5677. www. marinemammalcare.org Pacific Marine Mammal Center - Classes and presentations are available for groups, schools and scouts.

After-school kids’ club also offered. Open daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free admission, donations encouraged.

20612 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. (949) 494-3050. www.pacificmmc.org Living Desert Zoo and Botanical Gardens 47-900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert (760) 346-5694 www.livingdesert.org 1,200 protected acres of desert environments representing North America and Africa. Encounter over 500 wild animals, live shows, a children’s discovery center, an animal carousel, tranquil gardens, hiking trails and a G-scale model train. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Adults, $17.25; kids (3-12), $8.75.

Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles (323) 644-4200 www.lazoo.org Covering 133 acres, the Los Angeles Zoo is home to more than 1,100 animals from around the world.

Picnicking is permitted. Family overnights and special events also offered. Open daily, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; last admission at 4 p.m. Admission: adults, $18; kids (2-12), $13.

Orange County Zoo Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange (714) 973-6847 www.ocparks.com/zoo A variety of animals and a petting area, plus an audio tour. Check website for story times, special events and classes. School tours and scout programs available. Open daily, weekdays, 10 a.m. 3:30 p.m; weekends, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. General

admission: $2; free for ages 3 and under. Parking, $3-10.

Petting Zoos and Farms Amy’s Farm (909) 393-2936 Farm group tours of 10+, smaller groups (2+) can be added on to other tours. Call for availability.

Includes: milking cows, feeding farm animals, grooming horses and picking fresh herbs. $7 per person. Families are welcome to tour the farm with a purchase from the farm stand. Educational workshops also available. 7698 Eucalyptus Ave., Ontario. www.amysfarm.com Centennial Farm (714) 708-1500 A three-acre working farm at the OC Fair and Event Center created to educate youth about agriculture and its importance to daily life. Visitors can view pigs, chickens, cattle, goats and more. Tours during general public hours. Monday - Friday, 1-4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The farm is closed on holidays and during property-wide events. OC Fair and Event Center. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. www.ocfair.com Zoomars Petting Zoo (949) 831-6550 Kids can ride a pony, hop on board the miniature train and bounce between petting pens. Parties, camps and special events are also offered. Open daily, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Adults, $8; kids, $7. 31791 Los Rios St., San Juan Capistrano. www.zoomars.com San Diego Zoo 2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego (619) 231-1515 www.sandiegozoo.org The San Diego Zoo is home to more than 3,700 rare and endangered animals. Camps, sleepovers and family events are also offered. Open daily. Tip: October 1-31, kids 11 years old and younger receive free admission to the Zoo and Safari Park.

San Diego Zoo Safari Park 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido (760) 747-8702 www.sdzsafaripark.org Like a safari, guests can see herds of African animals, such as rhino, giraffe, antelope and gazelle.

Camps, sleepovers, special experiences like a zip line and a ropes course are also offered. Open daily.

Tip: October 1-31, kids 11 years old and younger receive free admission to the Zoo and Safari Park.

Santa Ana Zoo 1801 E. Chestnut Ave., Prentice Park, Santa Ana (714) 836-4000 www.santaanazoo.org “Home of the 50 Monkeys” with over 150 animals (some endangered), plus a children’s farm, train and carrousel. Open daily.

The Reptile Zoo 18818 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley (714) 500-0591 www.thereptilezoo.com More than 100 exotic species of reptiles, amphibians and arachnids, including a two-headed snake and Twinkie, the 340-pound reticulated python. Plus interactive hands-on opportunities. Monday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. $5 per person (3+). lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

events calendar ongoing All Ages Astronomy Club at the Columbia Memorial Space Center in Downey Third Saturdays: All ages are welcome to join the monthly Astronomy Club meetings. Meetings include a fascinating program about the night sky and a chance for members and guests to get together and talk about all things astronomy, plus information on how to pick the proper telescope, how to use a telescope, how to build a telescope, and how to identify different celestial objects. Saturday, 7-9 p.m. $2.

(562) 231-1200. www.columbiaspacescience.org • Alpert JCC Purim Carnival in Long Beach March 16: Join with the AJCC, Jewish Federation, local temples, and other area Jewish organizations as they come together to celebrate Purim. Festivities include carnival games, jousting, jumpers, prizes, food, hamentaschen (a traditional Jewish treat eaten at Purim), music and more. Sunday, 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 3801 East Willow St. (562) 426-7601. www.alpertjcc.org. See ad on page 17.

• Aquarium of the Pacific 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach. (562) 590-3100.

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www.aquariumofthepacific.org. See ad on page 13, coupon on page 69.

September 6 - December 27: Free Shark Lagoon Nights on Fridays. Guests have the opportunity to touch more than 150 sharks and see large sharks such as the sand tiger, plus learn about sharks, shop, purchase drinks and snacks, and enjoy live music. 6-9 p.m. Free.

crosse and find out why it’s the fastest growing sport on the West Coast. Open to boys and girls (grades 2-12). Free. Check website for location and times. www.bcylax.com. See ad on page 35.

• Children’s Museum at La Habra 301 S. Euclid St., La Habra. (562) 905-9793. www. lhcm.org. See ad on page 37.

More events: September 28-29: Baja Splash Cultural Festival. October 5: Southeast Asia Day. October 12: Kids Fun Run. October 26-27: Scarium. November 9-10: Autumn Festival. November 11: Veteran’s Day. November 15-16: Long Beach Ballet Presents Guardians. November 16: NOAA and Our Planet Day. November 28: Thanksgiving Lunch. December 7-8: Holiday Treats for the Aquarium Animals. January 18: Underwater Parks Day. January 25-26: Festival of Human Abilities. February 22-23: African Heritage Festival. March 14: Latin Night. March 15: Chowder Fest 2014. March 22: Divers Day. March 23: Autism Family Night.

Target Free First Sundays: October 6: Join local actor troupes and put on a show. November 3: The Dia de Los Muertos Celebration. December 1: Festivals of Lights. January 5: Lunar New Year - Celebrate the Year of the Horse. February 2: African American Heritage. March 2: Let’s Play. Sundays, 1-2:45 p.m. and 3:15-5 p.m. Free.

Antique Aircraft Display Days in Fullerton Second Sundays: Visitors are invited to view the display of classic aircraft at the Fullerton Municipal Airport. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Fullerton Airport. 4011 W. Commonwealth. (714) 738-6323. www.cityoffullerton.com

December 31: Third Annual New Years Noon Party.

Kids celebrate New Year’s Noon with a hat and shaker craft, ginger ale toast, a balloon drop and dancing at noon. Tuesday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Included with admission; reservations required.

• Beach Cities Lacrosse Presents Free Clinics October 6, 12, 20 and 26: Join Beach Cities Youth La-

December 7-8: Breakfast with Santa. Join Santa for breakfast. He’ll even stick around to take a photo or

October 31: Mini-Monsters Bash. Calling all little monsters for a Halloween bash featuring games, crafts, treats, and costume parade! Thursday, 10 a.m. - noon. Included with admission.

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Educational toys available through resale shops, a toy lending center and consignment sales.

• Children’s Home Society’s Educational Resource Lending Library Greater Long Beach (562) 256-7490 Orange County (714) 543-2273 www.chs-ca.org Educational Resource Lending Library at Children’s Home Society of California offers a toy loan for all ages, where toys are loaned for up to four weeks. 330 Golden Shore, Ste. 20, Long Beach; and 333 South Anita Drive, Ste. 350, Orange. See ad on page 20.

• Kidz Head 2 Toe 5467 E. Carson St., Long Beach (562) 627-5438 www.kidzhead2toe.com Kidz Head 2 Toe is the largest children’s resale shop in Long Beach. They specialize in gently-used name-brand fashions and accessories for boys and girls, infant through size 8.

They also have a large selection of baby gear, transports, toys, books, cloth diapers, dancewear and handmade accessories. See ad on page 21.

• Oh Very Young 4378 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach (562) 492-6200 www.facebook.com/OhVeryYoung Large selection of carefully curated pre-loved toys, books, gear, handmade goods and more is offered at this resale shop. Items are gently used and in very good condition. Contact them about their buying program for cash or store credit!

They also offer an exclusive shopping event for the whole family every other month. Also see “Clothing” and “Calendar.” See ad on page 21.

• One Heart 2 Another Children’s Consignment Sale www.oneheart2another.com One Heart 2 Another holds four events per year in various locations of Orange County.

Turn your new and gently used baby and kids items into cash and earn up to 70% on all your sold items. Shoppers will find amazing deals up to 90% off retail. Register now to participate in their next exciting event held December 11-15. Visit their website for locations. See “Clothing” for complete listing. See ad on page 22.

• Up Up and Away Kids Consignment Sale www.upupandawaykidsconsignment.com See ad and listing on page 75

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two before he heads back to the North Pole. Saturday, 9:45 and 11 a.m., and Sunday, 8:30, 9:45 and 11 a.m. Adults, $12; kids, $10. Reservations required; tickets include breakfast, holiday craft, photo with Santa Claus and admission into the Museum.

• Discovery Science Center 2500 N. Main St., Santa Ana. (714) 542-2823. www. discoverycube.org. See ad on back outside cover.

October 5-31: Spooky Science. Explore pumpkins of all sizes, shapes and colors and investigate the seeds inside them. Learn about the phases of the moon, explore a spooky 3-D maze, check out spiders of all sizes and colors, and much more.

October 5 - January 5: The Science of Ripley’s Believe It or Not Exhibit. What’s even more amazing than Robert Ripley’s legendary compendium of oddities, anomalies and fantastic feats? The science that underlies them!

The Science of Ripley’s Believe It or Not features an extraordinary collection of intriguing objects and astonishing artifacts from Ripley’s Believe It or Not. November 2: Pumpkin Launch 2013. Pumpkin Launch is filled with family-friendly activities, handson challenges and flying pumpkins. Bring your lawn chairs and witness history as teams compete to see who can launch a pumpkin the furthest using giant trebuchets and other devices. Plus, some of OC’s best food trucks. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Held at California State University, Fullerton’s Titan Field.

November 29 - January 5: Science of Gingerbread: Inside the kitchen, much more is going on than pouring and mixing—it’s science at work. The exhibition features hands-on kitchen science activities, decorating demonstrations and award-winning gingerbread houses on display. Don’t miss the chance to enter the annual gingerbread competition for fabulous prizes; entries are due by December 1.

January 25 - April 20: Animal Grossology. Get a fresh take on some of the more disgusting things animals do.

March 29 - April 20: BubbleFest. Witness Bubble Scientists and their unique and stunning artistry, featuring a bubble carousel, bubbles within bubbles, smoking bubbles, spinning bubbles, bouncing bubbles and bubbles in all shapes and sizes.

• Dream Come True Party Room 3962 Studebaker Road, Ste. 204, Long Beach. (562) 270-1400. www.DreamComeTruePartyRoom.com. See ad on page 45.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays: Storytelling. Listen to your favorite stories and some new favorites. 11 a.m. - noon. $5, per child; includes refreshments.

Walk-ins; no reservation required.

Tuesdays - Fridays: Happy Hour. Stop by for happy hour and fun times by playing dress-up from the Castle Wardrobe, face painting, snacks and crafts. 3-4 p.m. $8. Walk-ins; no reservation required.

Wednesdays: Weekly Tea Time. Tea Time includes dress-up play from the Castle Wardrobe, mini muffins,

tea or juice in fancy teacups, etiquette and storytelling.

4-5 p.m. $12, per child; reservations required.

October 12: Pirate School. All hands on deck! Learn all there is to know about being a pirate. Learn to talk like a pirate and make pirate hats, treasure boxes and compasses. Enjoy a pirate show and snack, plus a pirate scavenger hunt. Saturday, 4:30-6:30 p.m. $35 per child; includes one free adult. Registration is required; space is limited.

October 30: Halloween Spooktacular. This groovy, ghouly good time for the whole family includes a costume contest, Halloween crafts, games, snacks and a dance party. Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $25 per person.

Registration is required; space is limited.

• East West Ice Palace 11446 Artesia Blvd., Artesia. (562) 809-6200. www.eastwesticepalace.com. See ad on page 59; coupon on page 74.

December 15: Figure Skating Show. The show will feature skaters from their Basic Skills Learn-to-Skate program as well as solo performances by EWIP singles and pair skaters who are regional, sectional and national level competitors. Sunday, contact for times. $5 admission; kids 5 and under free.

December 23 - January 3: Extended Skate Session.

For winter break, East West Ice Palace will be extending their public session hours and celebrating the holidays with festive decorations and music. Public session times vary by day, call or visit their website for details and schedules.

January 1: U.S. Figure Skating’s National Skating Month Celebration. Find discounts for all new skating school registrants, all public skating admission and gym memberships, plus pro-shop and snack bar specials. Free ice skating lessons, plus raffles, giveaways and more. Discounts on select services will be offered throughout January and February; visit their website for details. Wednesday, 1-10 p.m.

• ExplorOcean’s Science Saturdays Saturdays: ExplorOcean offers families hands-on experiences through Science Saturdays. Quick and engaging activities bring parents and children together as they make predictions, ask questions, problem-solve and think like scientists. Each month introduces a new theme based on the Ocean Literacy Principles. Noon.

Free. 600 E. Bay Ave., Newport Beach. (949) 6758915. www.explorocean.org. See ad on page 12.

Family Science Discovery Days in Claremont Second Saturdays (November - May): Fun for the whole family with crafts, presentations by a third grade teacher, plus fossils brought out from the collection that aren’t usually on display. Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Admission: $3 per person (5+); and kids (4 and under), free. 1175 W. Baseline Road, Claremont. (909) 624-2798. www.alfmuseum.org Free Admission Days at Museums Ongoing: Free admission is offered on varying days: Daily: California Science Center, California African American Museum, Flight Path Learning Center and Museum, Getty Center and Villa, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, after 3 p.m., lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

Newport Sports Collection, The Paley Center for Media and Wells Fargo History Museum. Sunday: Museum of Latin American Art. First Tuesday: Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits. Second Tuesday: Los Angeles County Museum of Art and Autry National Center. First Thursday: Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens with reserved tickets. Third Thursday: Japanese American National Museum, plus Thursday night, 5-8 p.m. and Skirball Cultural Center. Thursday nights: Long Beach Museum of Art, 3-8 p.m., Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), 5-8 p.m. First Friday: Norton Simon Museum. Friday: Long Beach Museum of Art. • Frogg’s Bounce House Presents Date Night Fridays: Every Friday night is Date Night. Drop the kids off and enjoy a night out! 5-8 p.m. $10 per hour for first child, $8 per hour for additional children within same family; includes pizza dinner.

16121 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley. (714) 418-0442. www.froggsbouncehouse.com. See ad on page 43.

• Fullerton Children’s Repertory Theater Presents Oliver!

January 9-11 and 16-18: Children (grades 5-8) play all roles in this classic rendition of Oliver! Orphaned Oliver Twist goes from mistreatment in the London workhouses to falling in with a gang of pickpockets, led by the roguish Fagin, the kindhearted Nancy, and the menacing Bill Sykes. In Lionel Bart’s musical adaptation of the Charles Dickens novel, Oliver finally finds a home. Thursday, Friday and Saturday

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evening, 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 1:30 p.m. matinee. $10. Pacific Auditorium at Hope International University, 2500 E. Nutwood Ave., Fullerton. (714) 6711084. www.fcrtcompany.com. See ad on page 63.

• Golf N’ Stuff 10555 E. Firestone Blvd., Norwalk. (562) 8689956. www.golfnstuff.com. See ad with discount coupons on page 10.

October 6, 13, 20 and 27: Fall Festival Days. Kids (14 and under) will enjoy a bounce house, free kids tattoos and visit from King Putt! Saturdays in October, 2-6 p.m. Activity and food prices vary.

December 1-31: North Pole Fun Pack and Christmas Day Play. With Golf N’ Stuff’s “North Pole Fun Pack,” the kids can enjoy two full hours of unlimited use of go-karts, bumper boats, bumper cards, Disk’O Thrill ride and kiddie train. Plus, enjoy one round of miniature golf, a cool cookie and a 12 oz. soda. All for just $16 per person (prices subject to change without

notice). The park opens daily at 10 a.m.; they’re even open on Christmas Day at 2 p.m.

• Holiday Skate Center 175 Wayfield Drive, Orange. (714) 997-5515. www.holidayskate.com. See ad on page 60.

Saturdays and Sundays: Family Night. A family (up to five members or people) can skate, including skate rental, for this special deal. Saturdays, 7-9:30 p.m., $7 each; and Sundays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $5.50 each.

Saturdays: Kids Skate. Kids skate to kid’s music, and play games. Recommended for ages 10 years and under, with a parent. Saturdays, 10 a.m. - noon. Admission, $6; skate rental, $3.

• Junior League of Long Beach (562) 989-6400. www.jllb.org. See ad on page 15.

November 13, December 18 and January 8: Membership Mixers. Interested in becoming a member?

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Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call or visit their website for details and locations.

March 8: Kids in the Kitchen. Junior League of Long Beach and the LB Department of Heath and Human Services’ Healthy Active Long Beach Project invite you to the 9th annual Kids in the Kitchen Healthy Eating and Exercise Fair. This free event encourages youth and families to make healthy food and lifestyle choices, offers tasty snacks and recipes, fitness challenges, exercise demonstrations, health screenings, games, prizes and more. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Free. MLK Jr. Park, 1950 Lemon Ave., Long Beach.

• Kick It Up’s Free Class Week January 6-12: Join them for a free week of classes.

They offer a wide variety, starting at age 3 through adult, plus numerous adult fitness and dance classes that coincide with kids classes so that parents can work out too. Every class on the schedule is free! 8129 East Wardlow Road, Long Beach. (562) 430-1812. www.kickitup.com. See ad on page 23.

Lakewood Recreation and Community Services (562) 866-9771, Ext. 2408. www.lakewoodcity.org/ recreation. See ad on page 15.

October 8: College Fair. Teens and families meet with colleges, universities, trade and technical schools and career colleges. Learn more about admission requirements, campus life, scholarships, loans and financial aid. Tuesday, 6-9 p.m. Free.

October 18: FUN-tastic Family Nights with Buster Boo’lloon. Scream with delight as he transforms his wildly Pop’ular balloon show into an inflatable extravaganza. Dinner and dessert will be served prior to the show. Friday, doors open at 5:45 p.m. Call for reserva-

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tion and ticket pricing. Seating will be on a first-come basis. Register by October 15, or until filled.

November 1: FUN-tastic Family Nights with David Skale Magic. Experience an amazingly funny and goofy magic show. Dinner and dessert will be served prior to the show. Friday, doors open at 5:45 p.m. Call for reservation and ticket pricing. Seating will be on a first-come basis. Register by October 29, or until filled.

• Long Beach Museum of Art Family Art Workshops Third Sundays: In these free drop-in workshops, families will work together to create artwork inspired by museum exhibitions. Themes: September 15, Abstract Painting; October 20, Acoustic Painting; November 17, Painted Ceramics; and December 15, Woodworking. 1-3 p.m. Free. (562) 439-2119. 2300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach. www.lbma.org. See ad on page 8.

Movie Deals and a Baby-Friendly Theater Daily: Movies at discounted prices. Charter Centre Cinemas, 7822 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, (714) 596-3456, $3 daily; and Norwalk 8, 13917 Pioneer Blvd., (562) 804-5615, $2-5 daily, www. regencymovies.com. Starplex Cinemas, 15296 Rosecrans Ave., La Mirada, (714) 739-1010 and 4626 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, (949) 733-0980, $2 daily, discount Tuesdays, $1 ($2 extra for 3D), www.starplexcinemas.com. Four Stars Cinemas (showing new movies), 12111 Valley View St., Garden Grove, (714) 934-6377, discount Tuesdays and Thursdays, all day and Sundays, before 6 p.m., $4, www.4starcinemas.com. Pictures Show, 2800 Main St., Santa Ana Mall, (714) 836-7469, $2 daily, discount Tuesday, $1 ($2 extra for 3D), www.pictureshowent.com. Ultra Star, 321 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, (714) 399-0300, baby-friendly movies, Wednesdays, 10 a.m. and Thursdays, 7 p.m. 321 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, (714) 3990300, Ext. 0305, www.ultrastarmovies.com.

October 27: Dia De Los Muertos Festival, part of Target Free Sundays. Enjoy a vibrant celebration of life and loved ones at MOLAA’s annual festival. Art workshops, live performances, gallery tours, face painting, unique craft vendors and an alter display. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Musical Theater of Orange County January 10 - February 1: Winter productions include 101 Dalmatians, January 10-11; Oliver, January 1719; and Sweeny Todd, January 24-26, 30 and February 1. Call or visit their website for times and ticket prices. 14140 All American Way, Westminster. (949) 551-4236. www.mtaoc.org. See ad on page 63.

• My Gym - Long Beach 3287 Industry Drive, near Redondo and Stearns. (562) 986-0066. www.my-gym.com. See ad on page 49.

Thursdays: Bunch-a-Lunch. Parents drop off their kids with a lunch. Kids eat first then play, 11:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. $25. Open to all ages, but best suited for ages 2-6 years.

Call for dates: Parents Night Out. Kids play games and enjoy pizza, juice and snacks. Discounts for members and siblings. Dates and times vary.

• Oh Very Young’s Mommy Happy Hour Monthly: Mommy Happy Hour is offered every other month at Oh Very Young. The event is designed with mommies in mind, but everyone in the family is welcome. Free refreshments and appetizers are offered.

There are raffle prizes, and you can take advantage of discounts on items in the store. 2-5 p.m. 4378 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach. (562) 492-6200. Check www.facebook.com/OhVeryYoung for dates. See ad on page 21.

• One Heart 2 Another Children’s Consignment Sale December 11-15: One Heart 2 Another holds four events per year at various locations in Orange County. You can get paid to clean out your closets and garages! Turn your new and gently used baby and kids items into cash and earn up to 70% on all your sold items. It’s so easy: price and tag your items, drop them off, they sell them for you and mail you a check!

Shoppers will find amazing deals up to 90% off retail.

Their events are highly organized and hassle free to you. Shop, sell, volunteer and discover the highest quality at the best prices. Register now to participate in their next exciting event. Wednesday - Sunday, visit their website for location and times. (714) 273-3903. www.oneheart2another.com. See ad on page 22.

• Pretend City 29 Hubble, Irvine. (949) 428-3900. www.pretendcity. org. See ad on the back inside cover.

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October 4-31: Bug Scavenger-Haunt Exhibit. Black bugs, bright bugs, flying bugs, slimy bugs—Pretend City likes bugs! Eight dazzling and busy bug-filled areas will engage children in discovering and learning about various insects and bugs. Each experience includes a collection of take-home trading cards for the learning to continue at home. $3 per child with paid admission.

December 31: New Year’s Eve Party. With sparkling streamers and festive party hats, this is one celebration you won’t want to miss! Enjoy stories, art projects, a rock ‘n’ roll dance party and a New Year’s Eve countdown at noon. Tuesday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free with admission.

Last Mondays: Family Autism Play Days at Pretend City. Spend a few hours enjoying family play, for families with children on the Autism Spectrum. Call for times. Free admission. RSVP required.

Monthly Activity and Program Themes: October, Creepy Crawlers and Cool Creatures. November, Build It, and They Will Come. December, Winter Wonderland.

• Queen Mary 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach. (877) 3420738. www.queenmary.com. See ad on page 11.

October 31: Dark Harbor Trick or Treat. Looking for a fun and safe place to take the kids on Halloween? The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor will be serving up treats and not tricks. Kids of all ages are invited to enjoy Dark Harbor’s less scary side as they enlist their talented cast to serve up candy to their young guests. Also, enjoy a maze, Halloween contest with prizes and magic performance for the kids. Thursday, begins approximately at 5:30 p.m. $5. See website for more information. www.queenmary.com/dark-harbor November 23 - January 5: CHILL. Bring your gloves and parkas for some chilly winter fun! The Queen Mary presents CHILL, a frozen winter wonderland featuring Southern California’s only The Ice Kingdom, with two million pounds of ice hand-carved into magnificent ice sculptures. Outside, zip down a six-lane Ice Tubing Slide, take a spin on the Ice Skating rink, browse the Holiday Village, play in the world’s largest snowman bouncy or ride the world’s largest rocking horse!

Closed Mondays. $14.95-39.95, tickets available online. www.queenmary.com/chill December 4: Queen Mary Tree Lighting. Enjoy live entertainment, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, refreshments and the lighting of the Queen Mary tree at this festive annual event at the Holiday Village at CHILL. Thursday, 6-9 p.m.

February 15-16: Scottish Festival. Experience Scottish heritage with parades, Highland dance competitions, games and a Kids’ Zone. The Queen Mary exemplifies fine Scottish craftsmanship and is proud to be the most famous ship built on the River Clyde in the small town of Clydebank, Scotland. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Visit the website for schedule and ticket information. www.queenmary.com/scotsfest • Team OC 385-B Clinton St., Costa Mesa. (714) 444-1144. www.TeamOCEvents.com. See ad on page 33. lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

Consignment shopping & selling opportunities for all your baby & kids gear, toys, clothing & more!

Sale events 4 times a year in Orange County.

Next sales: Nov. 14-17, 2013 & Feb. 20-23, 2014

www.UpUpAndAwayKidsConsignment.com October 5-6: OC Challenge. National competition featuring gymnastics competitions and performances by individuals and teams from around the country. Saturday - Sunday, 8 a.m. Adults, $15 per session or $20 all day; kids (12 and under), $10 per session or $15 all day.

January 11-12: OC Classic. National competition featuring gymnastics competitions and performances by individuals and teams from around the country. Saturday - Sunday, 8 a.m. Adults, $15 per session or $20 all day; kids (12 and under), $10 per session or $15 all day.

• The Pegasus School Admission Sessions January 8-29: January 8: Middle School Admission Information Session, 8:30 a.m. January 15: Kindergarten Information Session, 9:30 a.m. January 22: Pre-Kindergarten Information Session, 9:30 a.m. January 29: All Grades Information Session, 9 a.m. 19692 Lexington Lane, Huntington Beach.

(714) 964-1224. www.thepegasusschool.org. See ad on page 54.

Tom’s Farms in Corona Weekends: Families stroll the craft fair, take in a train or carousel ride and listen to music. Kids drive a kidsized tractor, operate a construction scoop, pan for gold, ride a pony, visit the petting zoo and see a magic show. Sweets shop and three restaurants also on the farm. Weekends: gates open at 7 a.m.; amusement area, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 23900 Temescal Canyon Road. (971) 277-4422. shop.tomsfarms.com • Up Up and Away Kids Consignment Sale November 14-17 and February 20-23: Families can save money and make money at the same time.

Consignors earn top dollar for their items while buyers save a ton of money purchasing name brand, new and nearly-new items (clothing, toys, strollers, highchairs, etc.) at less than half the cost of department stores. They are not a store open year round, instead they hold huge four-day events, four times a year. You do not need to be a consignor to attend and purchase items. Thursday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 am. - 6 p.m.;

and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free to attend, visit their website for more information about consigning, shopping or volunteering. 1192 Irvine Blvd., Tustin. www.upupandawaykidsconsignment.com. See ad on this page.

• Valley Christian High School Admissions Open House October 26: Whether you are interested in Valley Christian Preschool, Valley Christian Elementary School, Valley Christian Middle School or Valley Christian High School, you will discover a faculty and administration that puts all of education in a Biblical, Christian perspective. They aim to provide Christ-centered learning that demands the best of their students in every aspect. They hold to high standards in all areas, but most importantly, work to produce young men and women with integrity, character and a Biblical world view. Join them for their High School Admissions Open House, Saturday, 2 p.m.

Check back for their elementary, middle and high school campuses’ Admissions Open House in late January.

Middle and high school students may visit for a Shadow Day, to experience the community and classrooms.

Visit online for more details. (562) 860-0556. www. vcschools.org/admissions. See ad on page 54.

• Wagonwheel Ranch Christmas Trail Ride December 25: Start a Christmas tradition! On Christmas day, enjoy the many sights to see along the Palos Verdes Peninsula with their guided horseback rides, including hillside views, meadows of wildflowers and wildlife. Wednesday, call for times and pricing. 4057 Via Opata, Palos Verdes. (310) 567-3582. www.pvhorses.net • Yaya’s Performance Academy Presents “Shrek the Musical” January 10-12 and 17-19: Join Shrek and his loyal steed, Donkey, as they set out to rescue Princess Fiona who is guarded by a love-sick dragon. Add the diminutive Lord Farquaad and a gang of fairytale misfits and you’ve got the mustsee musical comedy. Visit website for times and ticket prices. William Link Theater, CSULB Campus. (562) 355-2004. www.yayasacademy.com.

See ad on page 64.

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