Kidsguide Fall/Winter 2017/18

KIDSGUIDE Making Family Life Better in OC & Long Beach Metro | kidsguidemagazine.com | Fall/Winter 2017/18 | Hey, It’s Free!®

Life Lessons

from a stay-at-home dad

Tips & Tricks from the trenches

Plus, every resource your kids will ever need. Really!

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Bob Hight

Rick White

Bob Henning

Jesse Saucedo

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FROM LIZ:

Arts �������������������������������������� 5-9 5 Arts & Crafts 6 Dance 7 Music 8 Theater Arts Calendar � ���������������������������� 52-56 Camps � ���������������������������������� 9-12 Emergency Resources ���������������� 49 Enrichment � �������������������������� 12-16 53 Cooking 54 Etiquette 50 Magic 12 STEM 14 Tutoring & Academics 16 Youth & Family Groups Family Resources ����������������� 16-23 18 Child Care & Baby Sitting 18 Health Services 20 Play Groups 30 Safety 20 Special Needs 22 Support Groups & Parent Ed Outings ���������������������������� 23-32 23 Attractions 26 Museums 30 Parks & Nature 52 Playgrounds 55 Trains 31 Zoos & Animal Care Centers Parties ������������������������������ 32-37 Schools ����������������������������� 37-38 Sports ������������������������������� 38-47 38 Aquatics & Water Polo 40 Archery 40 Baseball & Softball 40 Basketball 40 Bowling 41 Fencing 42 Fishing & Boating 42 Football & Cheerleading 43 Gymnastics 43 Horseback Riding 44 Martial Arts 44 Miscellaneous Sports 45 Skateboarding 46 Skating & Hockey 47 Soccer 47 Volleyball Appendix ���������������������������� 48-50

Want to see how the role of dad has changed in recent years? Just check out (if you’re brave) the school drop off. Once dominated by moms, it’s now a sea of dads driving carpool and leading the stroller brigade. Fathers are taking a much more active role in parenting.

So much so that almost half of dads nationwide say they participate in––twice as much––more play and quality time than their parents did!

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To this, we say bravo. Well done, guys. In fact we’re so thrilled with this trend that we’ve devoted this issue to your awesomeness. We are saluting all of the fathers that have upped their parenting game, big time (including over one million of you that have chosen to “stay home” and raise the kids).

Ramon Aguilar, dad extraordinaire, offers an entertaining read filled with valuable life lessons to make child rearing a little kinder and gentler––for dads and moms (pages 3-4).

His insights will have you running to grab your kids to tell them (again) how much you love them.

Kidsguide’s part in encouraging this trend is to provide as many resources as possible (56 pages of them) so dad can continue to nail this parenting thing…recreationally, academically, emotionally.

Our personal tribute to dad begins with the four men pictured above. They are ours, to whom we owe the deepest and most heartfelt thanks...for their love, sacrifice and presence in our lives. We are here because of them.

We’d like to invite you to join our dad tribute by sending us your funny, awesome, hero-dad stories. Per usual, prizes are involved and they’re good ones—see page 56.

So right now, before you do one other thing, find that dad of yours, wrap your arms around him and say “thank you.”

KIDSGUIDE PUBLISHER Bob Hight’s Daughter: LIZ DAVIS INFORMATION EDITOR Rick White’s Daughter: REBECCA WHITE ADVERTISING SALES Bob Henning’s Daughter: TIFFANY SALTER WEB/BUZZZ/BLOG Jesse Saucedo’s Daughter: BECCA SAUCEDO COVER DEAN MACADAM SECURITY FRANNY & PICKLES DEDICATION To my son Charlie - First-time Dad 2018

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fter high school, I followed in my father and grandfather’s footsteps and joined the military. I saw the world while serving aboard a nuclear submarine and after being honorably discharged, went to college and then started my professional career. The script held fairly standard––met a beautiful woman and fell in love, got married, had kids, bought a home. It was when she became pregnant with our third child that we needed “The Conversation.” We had a long sit-down regarding childcare: basically, it was going to eat up the majority of one of our salaries, so we decided that I would quit my job and care for the children until they were in school.

I committed myself to approaching it seriously: I set up professional development goals to build the skill set I believed I would need in this position. I had my own (free) Amazon Mom account before it was folded into what is now Amazon Prime and scored some terrific deals while the getting was good, I am proud to say. I learned how to: prepare chicken five different ways (and no, the grill does not count), clip coupons, fold a fitted sheet and most importantly, how to brush my girls’ hair well enough that they were no longer asked “Did your dad brush your

hair? Did anyone?” These skills were definitely beneficial to my competence and success as a caretaker for small children; but it was a different skill set entirely I would need to develop over the next few years, skills not nearly as easy to learn from watching videos on YouTube or swapping tips with the other moms on the playground.

I had a lot of ideas when I first became a stayat-home parent. A vision of how I would seamlessly interweave education, entertainment, nutrition, whim and trips to the local points of interest into a beautiful tapestry of warm and fuzzy childhood memories. But, I defer to the great wordsmith Iron Mike Tyson who said it best––“Everyone has a plan until you get hit in the face.”

Something I carried over from my time aboard the submarine, which proved to be a saving grace as an at-home parent, is the ability to detach myself from a particularly chaotic moment and say, “Wow. This isn’t going at all as I’d imagined.” Which brings us to the orange juice.

My son had that dogged determination that only a four year old can possess. He got it in his head the last time we were in Costco that we were going to make homemade orange juice. And by

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“we,” I mean he. The idea of making our own OJ hits on a number of those original ideas––healthy nutrition, education, some entertainment and whim all wrapped in a nice memory. The reality of making juice from oranges with a four year old and his two younger sisters, all wanting the strong lead role brings us to this story. Did I mention that the two girls were sick?

“Yummmmm!”

“Please, stop licking the oranges!”

I had finally moved past the fear that one of my kids would nose dive off the chairs they dragged into the kitchen when it was time to help me cook. But, the three year old was just heading into the storm of a cold and she kept insisting on licking the orange halves that the one year old sent spinning on the counter in her failed attempts at grabbing her own lick trophy. My boy was doing his best to mush an orange on the juicer with one hand, while stiff-arming his 3-year-old sister’s face with the other because

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from a Stay-at-Home Dad she dared to want a turn. When we first started, I carefully showed them exactly how to squeeze the oranges neatly into the container, because, “see how easy it is, kids?” Turns out, not that easy. My boy was trying his best, but his efforts spread the sloshing juice out of the pitcher onto the kitchen counter and dribbling onto the floor. The one year old quickly switched from reaching for another half-orange to gleefully splashing “counter juice” on everyone. I had to scoop her up right before she went crashing to the floor, her chair pushed dangerously away from the counter, blissfully unaware of just how far she was reaching. This nice little moment had very quickly gotten away from me.

I got the scene under control with half of the oranges done, my son happily getting about a fifth of the juice out of each, much more pulp than juice get-

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ting into the container. A fragile balance had been struck, so I turned to grab the entire roll of paper towels to sop up the mess.

I cannot be 100% sure it was planned, but both (sick) girls sneezed at the same time directly into the beautiful, fresh, hardearned orange juice.

I could feel my eyes widen, my breath taken away by what I had just witnessed. It was all I could do to walk the youngest, wailing, out of there. Next, drag her sticky older siblings to the family room. Then, I slowly turned back to my disaster of a kitchen, placed one hand on my hip, and let out an involuntary “Huh.” After I cleaned them up and gave them treats, they forgot all about the juice, and I went back to the kitchen to finish up. Without any way to tell which of the remaining halves had been not licked, I––all alone by this point––squeezed the rest of them into the container. This was going to be only for the girls, no one else in the house was permitted to have any to prevent the spreading of germs.

So, let’s go back over that checklist from before.

Education? Not really.

Entertainment? Definitely. Healthy nutrition?

We’ll say yes. Whim? That went down the tubes when I’d had enough juice splashed on me.

As for the “warm and fuzzy” memory––it’s getting there, the further I get from the actual moment...

I tell this story to illustrate a few key takeaways that I found essential when things don’t go as planned.

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OWN YOUR MISTAKES. When things are not going as planned, I ask myself, is this activity a good one for these kids? Is it age-appropriate? Just because I can squeeze a few oranges, should I have undertaken that with all three of them at the same time? Did I guide the activity well enough? (Most certainly not, in this case.)

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ALLOW THEM TO FAIL. Do not jump on every wrong turn they make. Oranges spinning everywhere on the counter?

Let them see that, and then (while holding a bowl) ask them what could we use to keep all of the oranges together. Again, this is an age-appropriate situation, but it can easily be applied across the years.

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STAY CALM. I like football, and tend to see analogies in it that I can apply to parenting. When the rush is on, and the quarterback looks down field for open receivers even when he has a strong urge to make a run for it—that skill is crucial for dads! Keep your cool, do

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not let your own emotions take over and get you flustered. A deep breath can work wonders in a hot moment, trust me.

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DO NOT TAKE THE MOMENT TOO SERIOUSLY. Ok, yes we ruined some perfectly good orange juice. But you know what? It is no big deal. And nearly everything with the kids is no big deal, if you think about it. Birthday party did not go as planned?

Guess what, the next one will be here before you know it. Remember––tragedy plus time equals comedy. Wanting a moment to be a certain way has a strong tendency to wind up in disappointment.

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REDO THE ACTIVITY. Making fresh orange juice is a great idea. The problem was in the execution, totally my fault. It would be easy to take the attitude of, “Well, I’m never going to do that again!” But in not trying to understand what went wrong and why, it is more than likely that another activity may end up being just as frustrating. Here would be my redo: precut the oranges, lay out everything on the dining table. Have the kids sit on the opposite side, allowing them one by one to come over and squeeze X many. This prevents issues with kids falling off of chairs that are sliding around in the kitchen, while giving them the front row to watch everything going on, from a respectable distance.

That way, the activity has better structure and guidance, while allowing them to have both a passive and active role in it.

and to remember that these activities are not just for the kids. As parents, we have to recognize that these are the kids’ stories, but they are our memories. As I sat to think which moment I wanted to use as an illustration for these simple lessons, I asked my kids (a bit older now) if they remember when we squeezed juice and the answer was a unanimous NO. Of course they don’t. The answer would probably be the same if I asked them what they had for breakfast yesterday. Simply, those moments are not for them, they are for you. It is one thing to hear a funny story about you––It’s another when you can close your eyes and feel exactly what that moment was like––frustration, satisfaction, anxiety, love––the whole spectrum of emotions we feel as parents. I leave you with this thought, something told to me by an elderly lady I let cut in front of me at the store one random day: the days are long, but the years are short.

Look, let me be the first to tell you––I do not have all of the answers. No one does.

My parenting style has been determined by my specific circumstances: how I was raised, the partner I chose, who I am and who I have grown to be. I am lucky––I found an amazing group of like-minded parents on my kids’ playgrounds that I have relied on for support, to swap war stories, and commiserate honestly about our struggles and successes as parents. I remember conversations with my grandma, talking to her about how isolating it can feel as a parent, and that is true today as it ever has been, especially for at-home or new/ expecting parents. There are resources out there that she never had: meetup groups, play groups, boot camps for new dads/moms/parents (find a full list on page 23). There are lots of people out there right now who are going through nearly the same experience you are.

Besides freshly squeezed orange juice, what else can we do with our kids? It is great to settle down at home and do activities, and I strongly recommend finding local things to do (just flip through this issue of Kidsguide). But, whether you are an at-home parent looking to expand your living circle (I am positive my minivan can drive itself from my house to Target to Trader Joe’s by now) or a parent that would like to maximize a more limited schedule, what is most important is being present lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

Included in this section: Arts & Crafts, Dance, Music and Theater Arts. Local businesses offer classes, camps and workshops. More opportunities are found through recreation departments, community colleges, YMCAs and Boys and Girls Clubs, see Appendix for contact information.

ARTS & CRAFTS Crafts, ceramics, sewing/knitting and studio art, plus creative-reuse centers.

• Art Steps Mission Viejo (949) 454-9555 24000 Alicia Pkwy., # 31 Yorba Linda (714) 524-2248 18212 Imperial Hwy. www.artstepsclasses.com Art Steps teaches realistic, classical drawing and painting skills to kids (ages 4+), teens and adults.

Students receive hands-on, step-by-step guidance as they walk through lessons in a variety of subjects and media, from crayons through oil paint, gaining confidence through learning to skillfully render what they see, one step at a time. Contact them for details on their new location opening in Irvine! Also see Camps and Parties. See ad on this page with free class coupon.

• Build It Workspace 4388 Cerritos Ave., Los Alamitos (714) 947-0800 www.buildit.ws Build It Workspace, as an open workspace and skillbuilding center servicing Orange and Los Angeles counties, incorporates the “arts” in science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM). They are committed to creating a community of knowledge sharing and innovation by providing affordable access to traditional tools and digital manufacturing technologies, including 3D printers, 3D scanners, laser and electronic cutters, a CNC Router, a vacuum former, sewing machines and a heat press. Classes and memberships are open to youth and adults. See ad on page 13.

Ceramics Studios Art Waves, Fountain Valley, (714) 965-0669. Clay on First, Long Beach, (562) 495-4362, www.clayonfirst. com. Color Me Mine, Brea, Costa Mesa, Long Beach, Mission Viejo, Redondo Beach, Torrance, Tustin and Whittier, www.colormemine.com. Hidden Talents Ceramics Studio, Huntington Beach, (714) 840-6833, www.hiddentalentsceramicstudio.com. Studio H Fine Art, Irvine, www.studiohfineart.com. Paint N’ Glaze, Long Beach, (562) 421-8000, www.paintnglaze.com. lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

Home Depot - Free workshops for kids (5-12) are offered at all locations the first Saturday of the month, 9 a.m. - noon. Find type of project on their website.

(800) 466-3337. www.tinyurl.com/workshopforkids

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Craft Instruction Build-A-Bear - Locations in Cerritos, Mission Viejo, Temecula, and Torrance. www.buildabear.com

Michaels - Kids craft club offered at all locations every Saturday, 10 a.m. - noon, $2. Register online or drop-in. www.michaels.com/kidsclub Piecemakers Country Store - 1720 Adams Ave., Costa Mesa. (714) 641-3112. www.piecemakers.com Creative-Reuse Centers Creative reuse takes used or recycled materials and makes them into art. Child Creativity Lab - 1815 E. Wilshire Ave., Ste. 906, Santa Ana, (714) 352-4380, www.childcreativitylab.org. The Long Beach Depot for Creative Reuse - 320 Elm Ave., Long Beach, (562) 437-9999, www.thelongbeachdepot.org.

Makerspaces See STEM under Enrichment.

Museum Art Classes and Workshops Many museums offer art classes that may include drawing, painting, cartooning, sculpture, pastels, watercolor and other mixed media. See LACMA, Laguna Art Museum and Norton Simon in Museums for details and contact information.

Sewing and Knitting Instruction Angel Threads Sewing School, Newport Beach, (949) 548-6070, www.ocsewingclass.com. Fashion Camp, Tustin, (714) 259-0946, www.createdesignsew.com.

OC Sewing and Vacuum, Irvine, (800) 543-0434, www.ocsewing.com. Sew Vac Ltd., Long Beach, (562) 498-6684, www.sewvacltd.com. Sewing Lab Los Alamitos, Los Alamitos, (657) 465-5499, www. sewinglablosalamitos.com. Stitches in Time, Bellflower, (562) 804-9341, www.stitchesintimeyarn.com.

• Shared Science (562) 285-3942 www.sharedsciencefun.org Kids (grades K-9) can dabble in programming and art when they attend one- to two-hour workshops featuring Arduino Gemma and other tech activities.

Also, pop-up maker spaces at Long Beach loca-

Los Altos Dance Center Voted Best Dance Studio 2017 Press-Telegram Readers Choice Award

Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop & Lyrical Pre-schoolers • Children • Teens • Adults

Afternoon, Evening & Saturday Classes One Free Dance Class

5531 Spring St., Long Beach • (562) 712-9798 • www.losaltosdance.com kidsguide fall/winter 2017/18 5

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THE DANCE COMPANY

562.425.7231 4205 MONTAIR AVE LONG BEACH, CA 90808 WWW.THEDANCECOLONGBEACH.COM

Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip-Hop Preschool - Adult Programs Professional Faculty • Performing Company Large Dance Rooms

Inspyr Arts - 3910 E. 4th St., Long Beach. (562) 3426172. www.inspyrarts.com Irvine Art and Music - 15315 Culver Drive, #150, Irvine. (949) 559-3069. www.irvineartandmusic.com Irvine Fine Arts Center - 1432 Yale Ave., Irvine. (949) 724-6880. www.irvinefinearts.org Muckenthaler Cultural Center - 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton. (714) 738-6595. www.themuck.org Pacific Studio of Art - 1122 Lake St., Huntington Beach. (714) 960-2856.

Palette Station - 540 E. 1st St., Tustin. (714) 7304979. www.palettestation.com

FREE CLASS

Studio H Fine Art - (949) 403-7020. 2691 Richter Ave., Ste. 108, Irvine. www.studiohfineart.com

New Students Only

The Art Studio - 6450 Westminster Blvd., Westminster. (714) 458-2800. www.theartstudio.us

tions. Also see STEM under Enrichment. See ad on page 12.

Timree Paint Studio - 365 Old Newport Blvd., Ste. A, Newport Beach. (949) 723-1300. www.timree.com

Studio Art Instruction Most offer painting, drawing, ceramics/sculpting and mixed media. Some offer camps and parties.

The Drawing Board - 22349 La Palma, Ste. 112, Yorba Linda. (714) 693-7156. www.thedrawingboard.info

Art Exchange Long Beach - 356 E. 3rd St., Long Beach. (562) 567-7278. www.artexchangelb.org Art House - 1380 S. Harbor Blvd., La Habra. (714) 870-7119. www.thearthousefullerton.com Art Smart Studio - 3823 E. 7th St., Long Beach.

(562) 439-4777. www.artsmartstudioforkids.com ARTime Studio - 27001 La Paz Road, Ste. #390, Mission Viejo. (949) 916-9565. www.artimestudio.com Art Waves - 18910 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley.

(714) 965-0669.

Averyboo Arts - 3908 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach.

(562) 912-4800. www.averyboo.com Chuck Jones Center for Creativity - Drop-in and Draw Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 3321 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa. (949) 274-4834. www. chuckjonescenter.org Color My World Art Studio - 11960 Artesia Blvd., #101, Artesia. (562) 219-4566. www.colormyworld.me Fibo Kids Art Academy - Locations in Anaheim Hills, Brea, Cypress, Fountain Valley and Tustin. (714) 5791929. www.fiboart.com Fullerton Museum Center - 301 N. Pomona Ave., Fullerton. (714) 738-6545. www.tinyurl.com/fmuseum Huntington Beach Art Center - 538 Main St. (714) 374-1650. www.huntingtonbeachartcenter.org

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DANCE Dance classes, from tap and ballet to hula and hip hop. Plus, a national organization to locate camps and competitions. Also see: Theater Arts in this section for related activities.

• Burgess Cotillion The Grand - Catalina Room 4101 E. Willow St., 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, Tuesday nights, September - May. Sign-up early, space is limited. Email: burgesscotillion@aol.com. Also see Etiquette and Calendar.

• Dance Company 4205 Montair Ave., Long Beach (562) 425-7231 www.thedancecolongbeach.com Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Pointe, Theatre Dance, Lyrical, and Fit Ball (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 Company is a complete performing arts studio. See ad on this page.

• Elevation Studios 1900 E. 27th St., #101, Signal Hill (562) 424-2711 www.elevationstudios.com Ages 3 through adult, beginning through professional. Full recreational program as well as a highly competitive competition team. Owners and professional dancers, Alex and Robert Lee are extremely connected and involved in the dance world, which allows the studio to bring in master instructors from around the country. Robert and Alex’s credits include: Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Madonna, Celine Dion, Michael Jackson, and a BFA in dance. The innovation of this studio sets it apart from the rest, and the value of dance education they provide is priceless. Check out their website for more information and full details.

See ad on page 7.

• Kick It Up 8125 and 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, visual arts, fitness and party studio. Classes are offered for all ages and ability levels; no one is turned away. Intro to Dance, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Hula, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Contemporary and Acrobatics are some of the many classes offered. In addition, Kick It Up also offers ukulele 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. Competition Teams, Performing Teams, Brownie/Girl Scout events, camps and birthday parties are offered throughout the year. Specialty classes, such as Twisty Tuesdays, special-needs classes and classes for homeschool students are also offered. Also see Parties. See ad on page 7.

• Los Altos Dance Center 5531 Spring St., Long Beach (562) 712-9798 www.losaltosdance.com Los Altos Dance Center is a family-owned studio serving the Long Beach area since 1977. They offer classes in ballet, jazz, hip-hop and lyrical for pre-schoolers, children, teens and adults. Their friendly teachers make classes fun and enjoyable while teaching proper dance technique. Los Altos Dance Center takes pride in their yearly dance recital where students and teachers perform beautifully-skilled and choreographed dance routines.

Voted Best Dance Studio 2017 Press-Telegram Readers Choice Awards! See ad on page 5.

• My Gym Children’s Fitness Center Long Beach 3287 Industry Drive, near Redondo and Stearns (562) 986-0066 www.mygym.com/longbeach Hip Hop is the perfect class for children (4-8) who want to dance, stay active, and learn how to freestyle! Musicality, rhythm, and creative movement are key components of this fun, urban/street-style dance class that teaches boys and girls alike to step, stomp, and shake it out! See ad on page 21. lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

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National Dance Alliance (877) 632-2946 www.nda.varsity.com National organization hosts championships, special events and camps throughout the area.

MUSIC Instrument instruction, bands, orchestras, choirs, and music-appreciation classes. Also see: Theater Arts in this section for related activities. • 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 and theory, as well as a Keyboard for Kids program, all taught by degreed professionals. Applied Music Studio also offers lessons for jazz, orchestra and choir preparation.

They have 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 9 with coupon.

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• Jazz Angels (310) 850-5453 www.jazzangel.org Level specific jazz bands comprised of young musicians ages 9-17. 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.

• Jolly Being Music (714) 883-8938 www.jollybeingmusic.com Jolly Being Music offers Music Together classes in Cypress and surrounding areas for children (0-5).

They believe that all children are musical. Together, they sing, chant, dance, and play to experience music through the senses. Before you know it, your children are bouncing with the beat. There is no pressure to perform as they learn through an informal setting.

Children are free to move on their own and learn at their own pace through their enriched musical program. Bring your family to sing, dance, and play during the 45-minute previews; contact for dates.

Classes held at Strong Dance Studios. For information about other Music Together locations, visit www. musictogether.com. See ad on this page.

• 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 under Family Resources. See ad on page 22.

Music Associations Music Teachers Association of California - Free referrals to qualified instructors in keyboard, winds, guitar, strings and vocals, www.mtac.org. 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.

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• Music Together at the Beach (310) 850-5453 www.MusicTogetherAtTheBeach.com Celebrating 19 years of family music-making in Long Beach and Huntington Beach. Music Together is the internationally recognized early childhood music and movement program for children from birth through age 5—and the grown-ups who love them. Weekly 45-minute classes incorporate a fun-filled, researchbased, developmentally appropriate music curriculum.

Activities include songs, rhythmic rhymes, movement, and instrument play. Parent-child classes for children, newborn to age 5. For information about other Music Together locations, visit their website. See ad on page 9.

Orchestras Find a list of regional youth orchestras at the Community Youth Orchestra of SoCal website, www.cyosc.org.

Youth Choirs International Children’s Choir, www.icckidslb.org. International Peace Choir, www.internationalpeacechoir.com.

Long Beach Youth Chorus, www.gracefirst.org. Southern California Children’s Chorus, www.sccchorus.org.

THEATER ARTS Classes, camps and performing groups. Also see: Dance and Music for related activities.

• Acting Out (562) 901-0111 www.actingoutcamp.com Save your drama for Acting Out! Their camps and classes (ages 7-13) celebrate 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. Call or visit the website for more information on their fall schedule and winter- break camps! Also see Parties by Erin in Parties.

• YaYa’s Performance Academy 4144 N. Viking Way, Long Beach (562) 355-2004 www.yayasacademy.com Youth- and family-based 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 our diverse community through this collaborative art form. All who enroll and complete the training are guaranteed a role in the show. Upcoming auditions include Beauty and the Beast, with performances in January (see Calendar); and their spring 2018 show, enrolling February 24 and March 3, with shows in June. Visit their new studio space in Long Beach! See ad on this page.

Youth Theater Production Programs Acting Academy for Kids - 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. (949) 427-0072, www.actingacademyforkids.com Biola Youth Theater - Ages 6-18. 14540 San Cristobal Drive, La Mirada. (562) 906-4574. www. biola.edu/youth/theatre Broadway on Tour Children’s Theatre - Ages 8-20.

625 French St., Santa Ana. (714) 542-6939. www. broadwayontour.org Buena Park Youth Theatre - Ages 5-18. 8150 Knott Ave., Buena Park. (714) 449-3211. www. bpyouththeatre.com Children’s Theatre of Long Beach - Ages 6-19, also offers a drama club. 3759 Orange Ave., Long Beach. (562) 999-4691. www.childrenstheatreoflongbeach.org lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

Creative Kids Playhouse Children’s Theatre of Orange County - Ages 3-16. Mission Viejo area. (949) 2976257. www.creativekidsplayhouse.com

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GO-FAME - Ages 8-18. 3960 N. Studebaker Road, Unit 106, Long Beach. (562) 884-7077. www.GO-FAME.org International City Theatre - 110 Pine Ave., Ste. 820., Long Beach. (562) 495-4595, Ext. 10. www. ictlongbeach.org Laguna Playhouse Youth Theater - Ages 9-18 and conservatory (10-17). 606 Laguna Canyon Road.

(949) 497-2787. www.lagunaplayhouse.com Musical Theatre Academy of Orange County - Ages 4+. 3935 Birch St., Newport Beach. (949) 9553737. www.mtaoc.org Musical Theatre West - Ages 7-18. 4350 E. 7th St., Long Beach. (562) 856-1999, Ext. 232. www. musical.org MYART (Musical Youth Artists Repertory Theatre) All ages. Rehearsals in Cypress. (800) 400-2985. www.myart.org

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Mysterium Theater - Ages 7-17. 311 S. Euclid, La Habra. (562) 697-3311. www.mysteriumtheater.com Polaris Performing Arts - 5531 Del Amo Blvd., Lakewood. (562) 316-5549. www.polarisarts.net South Coast Repertory - Grades 3-12. 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. (714) 708-5577. www. scr.org The Kids’ Theater Company - All ages. Locations in Long Beach. (562) 209-1894. www.tktcbuzz.com Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts Offers a range of courses and master classes for young people. 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. (310) 746-4000. www.TheWallis.org

Long Beach and Huntington Beach MusicTogetherAtTheBeach.com • (310) 850-5453

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

• Acting Out (562) 901-0111 www.actingoutcamp.com Save your drama for Acting Out! Their school-break camps (ages 7-13) celebrate creativity through developing drama skills, ensemble building and a whole lot of fun. Activities include improv, scene study, stage combat, costumes, props, movement, voice over, monologue and dance. Call or visit the website for a schedule of lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

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their winter-break camps. Also see Theater under Arts, and Parties by Erin in Parties.

• Alpert JCC in Long Beach 3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach (562) 426-7601, Ext. 1023 www.alpertjcc.org When schools out, the AJCC is the place to be. TK - 8th graders can spend Thanksgiving break, winter break, spring break and other school vacation days at camp!

Program includes exciting daily themes, swimming, sports, arts and crafts and more. Covers LBUSD school vacation days, Thanksgiving break, winter break and spring break. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. each day; extended hours available. Visit their website for more information and pricing. See ad on page 1.

American Camp Association (800) 428-2267 www.acacamps.org, www.acasocal.org www.campparents.com Referrals and recommendations for accredited camps.

The ACA also provides information on how to choose a camp and prepare a child for the camp experience.

Anaheim Community Services (714) 765-5191 www.anaheim.net/play CampVenture Day Camp (6-13) - Daily activities include crafts, movies, nature, science, cooking, sports, weekly excursion and more. Themed-weekly sessions, November - January. 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Extended hours, 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Call for dates and fees.

• Aquarium of the Pacific Winter Camp Adventures 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach (562) 590-1630 www.aquariumofpacific.org Aquarium of the Pacific offers three winter camps: Sea Squirt Camp, where kids (ages 5-6) discover the underwater world of sea creatures, January 2-4; Winter Day Camp (ages 7-12), a marine life exploration through behind-the-scenes tours, interaction with Aquarium staff members, games, crafts and hands-on time with various sea animals, all documented in a keepsake camp journal, December 27-29; and Winter Teen Overnight, which offers teens (ages 13-15) the chance to learn about the deep sea and ocean exploration before spending the night at the Aquarium, December 27-28. See ad on page 23; coupon on page 48.

• Art Steps Mission Viejo (949) 454-9555 24000 Alicia Pkwy., # 31 Yorba Linda (714) 524-2248 18212 Imperial Hwy. www.artstepsclasses.com Fill your school breaks with art! Fine art day camps, offered in half-day and full-day options, with something for every young artist. At Art Steps, young children explore in many media; growing artists love learning cartooning, clay, art history and beyond; while teens of all levels enjoy in-depth focus on figure drawing and portraiture, still-life study, Anime fine points and much more. Their friendly teachers provide plenty of fun.

Space is limited. Contact them for details on their new location opening in Irvine! Also see Arts and Crafts, and Parties. See ad on page 5.

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Bellflower Recreation and Parks (562) 866-5684 www.bellflower.org/depts/parks Youth Volleyball Winter Camp (8-18), beginning December 16 or January 2. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m.

12:30 p.m. $75 per week or $125 for both weeks.

Thompson Park.

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). See Appendix for club locations and contact information.

• Build It Workspace 4388 Cerritos Ave., Los Alamitos (714) 947-0800 www.buildit.ws Unleash every child’s tech passion through the different creative spaces at Build It Workspace. From traditional woodworking and fiber art to computer coding and digital avatar creation, Build It Workspace makes the perfect blend for age-appropriate activities and challenges between the physical and digital worlds, from 3D printing through robotics. Weekly summer camps for ages 5-9 and 10+. Also see Arts and Crafts under Arts, Parties, and STEM and Tutoring and Academics under Enrichment. See ad on page 13.

Costa Mesa Parks and Community Services (714) 754-5161 www.costamesaca.gov Winter Camp Costa Mesa (grades K-6) - Excursions, games, skits, arts and crafts, and more. December 26 - January 5. $165 per week. Spring Camp Costa Mesa (grades K-6), call for dates. $205 per week. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Cypress Recreation and Parks (714) 229-6780 www.cypressrec.com Camp Cypress Spring Camp (grades 1-6): March 1216, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. $21 per day, plus cost of mini excursions.

Downey Parks and Recreation (562) 904-7223 www.downeyca.org A variety of sports camps available, November - January. Visit website or call for details.

Fullerton Parks and Recreation (714) 738-6575 www.fullertoneconnect.com Hillcrest Fall and Winter Day Camps - Kids (5-12) get active outdoors and explore, create and learn through various arts, crafts and enrichment projects. November 20-22, $84-120. December 26 January 5, $112-160. Fall and winter camps run 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., with extended hours, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Spring camp also available, call for dates.

• International Water Polo Club School-break camps focus on getting kids used to

the water in a non-competitive environment. See complete listing on page 39; ad on page 41.

Irvine Recreation (949) 470-3000 www.cityofmissionviejo.org/recreation Fall, winter and spring camps available. Camp choices include arts, sports, culinary, and more. Visit their website or call for details.

• Kidnastics 10712 Reagan St., Los Alamitos (562) 431-1102 www.kidnastics.net Are you looking for a fun-filled exciting program for your children to get into? Well, look no further. Kidnastics Gymnastics offers exciting winter and summer day camp programs for children ages 4 years and up.

With flexible day camps programs either for the dayto-day camper or the full week, your child will enjoy instructional gymnastics along with arts, crafts, games and much more. Visit the website or call the number listed above for more program information. See ad on page 11.

Lake Forest Community Services 25550 Commercentre Drive, Lake Forest (949) 273-6960 www.lakeforestca.gov Holiday Hoopla Rockin’ Winter Camp and Winter Break Teen Adventure Camp, December 26-29 and January 2-5. Etnies Fall Skate Camp also offered.

Call for details, ages, and fees.

• Lil’ Chef School 15435 Jeffrey Road, #132, Irvine (949) 679-8390 www.lilchefschool.com Lil’ Chef School offers hands-on cooking fun and culinary adventures in their school-break camps throughout the year. These include: three-day Thanksgiving camps; two four-day Christmas camps; and other day camps where your lil’ chef will learn how to cook everything from winter desserts to traditional holiday dishes. Visit their website for menus, and early-birdand multiple-week discounts. Offered December and January, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Also see Calendar, Cooking and Parties. See ad on page 53.

Los Alamitos Recreation (562) 430-1073 www.cityoflosalamitos.org/recreation Winter camp (5-12): Games, arts and crafts, outdoor activities, and more. December 26 - January 5. Spring camp (5-12): April 2-6. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; optional extended care, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. $25 per day/$40 per extended day.

• Mathobotix (562) 594-5000 www.mathobotix.com Mathobotix Bytes and Bots STEM winter-break camps include coding, app development, IoT, game development, and educational robotics. See ad on page 45.

• My Gym Children’s Fitness Center Long Beach 3287 Industry Drive, Signal Hill (562) 986-0066 www.mygym.com/longbeach My Gym Children’s Fitness Center offers one of lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

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YMCA www.ymcaoc.org, www.lbymca.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 and Thanksgiving weekends, Mothers Day, and Memorial Day. Financial assistance is available. See Appendix for contact information. 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. Winter camps: November 21-24 (closed 23rd) and December 27 - January 5. See ad on page 21.

• Sandie Mercer Ranch at Lakewood Equestrian Center Summer and holiday weekly extended lesson program at Sandie Mercer Ranch for ages 7-17. Learn all about horses: leading, grooming, bathing, parts of saddle and bridle, breed types, colors and markings, plus horseback riding two times daily. Weekly sessions, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Enrollment is limited. See Horseback Riding for year-round lessons. Email: sandiejmercer@gmail.com. See ad on page 43.

Seal Beach Community Services (562) 431-2527, Ext. 1344 www.sealbeachca.gov Veteran’s Day Basketball Camp (5-13): November 10, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. $50.

Signal Hill Community Services (562) 989-7330 www.cityofsignalhill.org Winter camps offered. Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. $32-40 per week. Optional offsite field trips are an additional fee. Visit website or call for dates and age range. Signal Hill Park.

• Skatedogs (714) 313-8787 www.skatedogs.com Kids (5-13) make new friends, advance their skateboarding skills, and most importantly, have fun at Skatedogs’ school-break skateboarding camps offered in conjunction with the recreation departments of Arcadia, Beverly Hills, Brea, Cerritos, Cypress, Glendora, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Lakewood, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Manhattan Beach, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Redondo Beach, Seal Beach and Tustin. They also offer after-school and weekend classes, private lessons and birthday parties; see Parties and Skateboarding under Sports. See ad on page 45.

• Sylvan Learning Centers Downey (562) 622-9210 Huntington Beach (714) 848-6072 Laguna Niguel (949) 349-1835 Long Beach (562) 429-8320 www.sylvanlearning.com At Sylvan, camp kids not only learn something new 12 kidsguide fall/winter 2017/18

every day, they have a blast doing it! With full-day and half-day options during spring break, winter break, and even one-day holidays, Sylvan is sure to have the perfect fit for your family’s schedule. Sylvan has options ranging from STEM camps featuring Robotics with LEGO, Game Design, and more as well as engaging academic camps featuring writing, reading and math. Parents leave happy knowing their student prepped for the upcoming school year, and students leave happy knowing they had an awesome time!

See ad on page 15.

The Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center 2 Irvine Park Road, Orange (714) 923-3191 www.outdooreducationcenter.org Year-round camp opportunities include outdoor science camp, overnight, academic and recreational dayuse. The Fall Harvest camp gives campers the opportunity to get their hands in the dirt, harvest their own food, learn about sustainable practices and farming.

Plus, STEM Day Camps and Activity Days. Operated by the Orange County Boy Scouts of America.

• Tom Hicks Baseball Camps, LLC P.O. Box 15963, Long Beach, CA 90815-0963 (562) 425-2446 www.tomhicksbaseballcamps.com The 28th annual THBC prides itself on being the area’s best fundamental baseball camp. Camps, offered during Christmas and summer vacations, focus on individual instruction and improvement. Camps are available in Long Beach and the surrounding areas. For more information, see their listing in Baseball and Softball under Sports or visit their website.

• Vans Skatepark Holiday Skate Clinics 20 City Blvd., West, Orange (714) 769-3800 www.vans.com Vans Skatepark in Orange, a 40,000-square-foot facility, offers a Holiday Clinic on Saturday, December 9 and 16. Instruction is offered for beginner to advanced street skateboarders, ages 6-16. Pizza lunch is included. Clinic hours: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. $40 for members; $50 for non-members. Space is limited, so sign up today. See ad on back inside cover.

Westminster Community Services and Recreation (714) 895-2860 www.westminster-ca.gov After-school parks program winter-break schedule, December 26 - January 5, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Bolsa Chica, Liberty, and Sigler parks. Call for details.

enrichment Included in this section: STEM, Tutoring and Academics, and Youth and Family Groups. Enrichment activities are also listed throughout Kidsguide; check your area of interest for additional opportunities. Enrichment activities are also found through recreation departments, community colleges, YMCAs, and Boys and Girls Clubs, see Appendix for contact information.

STEM Science, technology, engineering and math classes, camps and related destinations.

Also see Tutoring and Academics in this section. For STEM-related attractions (including aquariums), museums and zoos, see Outings.

• Aquarium of the Pacific 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach (562) 590-3100 www.aquariumofthepacific.org The Aquarium offers numerous year-round programs: Parent and Me classes (ages 2-6 with parent), $49; Junior Biologist (ages 7-12), $29; Job Shadow (ages 13-17), $39; and Animal Encounters (ages 10+) starting at $109 per person. Whale watching and family sleepovers are also offered.

Hour-long, behind-the-scenes tours (ages 7+) offer a look at running a world-class aquarium, $19 (plus admission). Pre-registration is required for most programs. School groups are eligible for discounts on field trips, and hands-on, educator-led programs are available for pre-K through twelfth grade. Member discounts are offered. See Attractions for more information. See ad on page 23; coupon on page 48.

• 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 lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

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an interactive format and live tide pool 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. See ad on page 32.

• Build It Workspace 4388 Cerritos Ave., Los Alamitos (714) 947-0800 www.buildit.ws Build It Workspace offers classes, camps, tutoring, and parties in the subjects of STEM and the Arts. New and experienced makers of all ages will discover the latest technologies by combining traditional design with modern making to create projects that excite their minds and foster innovation. Programs include: 3D Printing and Scanning, Laser and Electronic Cutting, Vacuum Forming, CAD (Computer Aided Design), Graphic Design, Programming and Game Design, Robotics and more! After-school and in-school programs are also available. See ad on this page.

Jet Propulsion Laboratory 4800 Oak Grove Drive, Pasadena www.jpl.nasa.gov/education Various workshops, events, science projects and contests, plus science resources for kids.

Makerspaces Also see Build It Workspace and Shared Science in this section.

Makersville - Offers workshops, events and camps.

Locations include Long Beach Sea Base and more. www.makersville.net The Studio at Long Beach Main Library - Programs for kids (grades 6+) include 3D printing and other Maker crafts and projects. 101 Pacific Ave., Long Beach. (562) 570-5756. www.lbpl.org/studio

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Museums For science-focused destinations, see Attractions and Museums under Outings.

Urban Workshop - Levels 1-4 (10-15) offer hands-on STEM classes, including instruction on a variety of tools and software. 365-A Clinton St., Costa Mesa, (949) 296-2153. www.urbanworkshop.net

Nature Centers For nature-related science camps and classes, see Parks and Nature listed under Outings.

• Mathobotix 10900 Los Alamitos Blvd., Ste. 146, Los Alamitos 1000 Roosevelt, #200, Irvine (562) 594-5000 www.mathobotix.com Mathobotix offers classes, camps and workshops

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(K-12), conducted in a state-of-the-art, hands-on learning environment. (At Mathobotix, they call it STEAMS to incorporate the Arts and Soft Skills.) They have a class for every student, from novice to expert, to explore STEM subjects. Projects have real-world applications, including: design, build, and program robots; code in different languages to create applications using hardware/software; and develop games.

See ad on page 45.

• Intensive Program for Children in Reading, Math and Writing (Also Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 & Higher Math) • One-to-One Instruction • FREE DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT • Great Family Discount Plans • All Credit Cards Accepted • Monthly Payment Plans

Observatories and Planetariums Astronomy exhibits, educational programs, telescope viewing and planetarium shows.

Griffith Observatory - Daily Tesla Coil demos and free monthly Star Parties. Closed Monday. Admission is

$50 FREE TUITION with Ad Atlantic Ave

• Columbia Memorial Space Center 12400 Columbia Way, Downey (562) 231-1200 www.columbiaspacescience.org Hands-on learning center that is dedicated to bringing the wonder and excitement of space science to children of all ages. The 20,000-square-foot visitor center hosts the only Challenger Learning Center in the greater Los Angeles area where you can: Return to the Moon, go on a Voyage to Mars, and experience the real-life excitement of working in Mission Control or in the Spacecraft; available for field trips, team-building exercises and parties of 16 or more. They also hold engaging classes and workshops (see Calendar). In their hands-on, public robotics lab, visitors can program a robot to run a mission to collect rock samples, just like the actual rovers that are currently running tests on Mars. Participants are taught the principles of robotic programming, engineering, failure analysis and mission management. Robotics badge/patch workshops for scouts are also offered. Also see Museums under Outings, and Parties. See ad on page 29.

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BrainStorm Studios - Irvine, (949) 607-8676, www. brainstormedu.com. Digital Revolution, Long Beach, (562) 595-9454, www.the-digitalrevolution.com.

• Shared Science (562) 285-3942 www.sharedsciencefun.org Kids engineer fun through inventive and playful classes, camps and competitive robotics. Crazy Constructors classes combine LEGO Ed with the engineering design process and physical science concepts to captivate K-5 brains. Creative Coding kids use Scratch and other tools to learn computer programming concepts, create animations, and build games. For older youth, they offer robotics programming and design, putting mathematics to work. Kids can join one of their sponsored First Lego League robotics teams. Greater Long Beach locations. Also see Parties and Calendar. See ad on page 12.

free; tickets required for some programs. 2800 E. Observatory Road, Los Angeles. (213) 473-0800. www.griffithobservatory.org Mount Wilson Observatory - Self and guided (April November) tours. Closed December 1 - March 31.

Red Box - Mount Wilson Road, Mount Wilson. (626) 440-9016. www.mtwilson.edu Palomar Observatory - Self (daily) and guided tours (weekends, April - October), and special events.

35899 Canfield Road, Palomar Mountain. (760) 7422119. www.tinyurl.com/palomarobs Randall Planetarium at Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC) - Admission: $1-6. 1100 N. Grand Ave., Walnut.

(909) 274-5795. www.mtsacplanetarium.com

Southern California Rocketry Clubs Rocketry Organization of Southern California, www. rocstock.org; Southern California Rocket Association, home.earthlink.net/~mebowitz; Tripoli-San Diego, www.tripolisandiego.org; D.A.R.T. Rocketry, www. dartrocketry.org; and Friends of Amateur Rocketry, www.friendsofamateurrocketry.org.

• Sylvan Learning Centers Downey (562) 622-9210 Huntington Beach (714) 848-6072 Laguna Niguel (949) 349-1835 Long Beach (562) 429-8320 www.sylvanlearning.com Sylvan’s innovative STEM programs will light up your child’s mind and build a love for STEM. Check out their awesome classes like Robotics with LEGO, Coding or Game Design and even Engineering with LEGO. Or, help your child master math skills in a fun and hands-on way while improving their speed and accuracy with Math Edge.

Call today for more details! See ad on page 15.

Tessmann Planetarium at Santa Ana College - Admission, $3-7. 1530 W. 17th, Building M, Santa Ana. (714) 564-6356. www.tinyurl.com/tessmannplanetarium UCLA Planetarium - Free planetarium shows every Wednesday night followed by telescope viewing, plus special events and workshops. 8th floor of the math building, telescopes on 9th floor. UCLA, Mathematical Sciences Building, Room 8224. www.astro.ucla.edu/planetarium Odyssey of the Mind 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. www. calomer.org Robotics Also see Build It Workspace, Columbia Memorial Space Center, Mathobotix, Shared Science and Sylvan Learning Centers in this section.

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TUTORING & ACADEMICS Individual and group tutoring, including academic enrichment classes and workshops.

Also see: Schools.

• Back to Basics Learning Programs 4113 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach (562) 824-2441 www.backtobasicslearningprograms.com Your child deserves the best education possible!

Whether it’s mastering a subject in school, practicing for the SAT/ACTs, or learning ABCs and becoming kindergarten-ready, the instructors at Back to Basics are ready to help. The world of tutoring is full of quick-fix solutions designed to get students through a test or an assignment; Back to Basics believes in unlocking the potential in every student and helping students master the fundamental skills important to

their overall academic success. They offer a variety of specialized classes as well as one-on-one tutoring. Conveniently serving the communities of Long Beach, Lakewood, Los Altos, Cypress, Seal Beach and more. See ad on this page.

• Build It Workspace 4388 Cerritos Ave., Los Alamitos (714) 947-0800 www.buildit.ws/tutoring Build It Workspace offers tutoring and enrichment classes in the STEAM subjects of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math for students (grades K-12). Their enthusiastic instructors use practices from engineering, programming, and the sciences to excite creativity in curious young learners. Private and group sessions are available (K-12). See ad on page 13.

Chess Palace 5246 Lampson Ave., Garden Grove (310) 594-3475 www.chesspalace.com Weekly classes for grades K-12 and adults. Plus, tournaments and camps.

Libraries Many libraries offer homework help, including academic workshops and story times. To find library locations, hours and story times, visit www. kidsguidemagazine.com online Directory under “Libraries.”

Recreation Departments, Boys and Girls Clubs, Community Colleges and YMCAs Aliso Viejo Parks and Recreation - A variety of programs are available, including enrichment, STEM, language, and technology classes. For a schedule of classes, visit www.cityofalisoviejo.com.

Anaheim Community Services Department - Tiny Tots Academy includes language, math and logic skills development. 2-, 3-, or 5-day classes available. New location, West Anaheim Youth Center, 320 S. Beach Blvd., Anaheim. (714) 765-4980. www. anaheim.net/play Boys and Girls Clubs - All branches provide homework tutoring. College Prep is offered at some locations. See Appendix for contact information.

California State University Long Beach - The Community Clinic for Counseling and Educational Services offers assessment and tutoring for school-age kids (6-17), plus transitional planning for disabled youth (16-22) and developmental assessments (36). Scholarships available. (562) 985-4991. www. ced.csulb.edu/edpac/clinic Cerritos College, Community Education - MultiLevel Math Tutoring (grades 5-12). (562) 4675050. www.cerritoscommunityed.com Cypress Recreation and Community Services - Tutoring Club (grades pre-K-12) arranged by individual appointment. $140 for four, one-hour sessions; continuous registration. (714) 229-6780. www.cypressrec.org Fountain Valley Community Services - Preschool Trilingual Immersion Programs (3-5), Getting Ready lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

Fullerton Parks and Recreation - Math and Reading Development (grades 2-6), and Reading Development Sound-Start (grades K-1). (714) 738-6575. www.ci.fullerton.ca.us Irvine Community Services Department - ABCs with Tiny Tots (3-5), Mornings with Miss Tammy Tots (2-6), Afternoons with Miss Tammy (3-6), Mandarin Immersion Preschool (3-5), My Fun Time and Lator Gators (3-5), OC First Chinese Preschool and Kinder Class (3-5), On Your Mark.

Get Set. Grow! (3-6), Reading Readiness Program (3-6), Reading, Math and More Preschool (3½5½), Readwrite: Kinder Prep (3½-5½), Tiny Trekkers Play School (3½), Toddle Into Learning (2-3),

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Oui! Learn French for Fun (4-12), Readwrite: Math Development (grades 2-6), Readwrite: Reading Development (grades 2-6), and Readwrite: Sound Start Reading (4½-6½). (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 classes taught by Readwrite Educational Solutions: Math Development and Reading Development (612), Sound-Start Reading (4½-7), and Reading, Math and More Preschool (3½-5); $79.

• Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine Baby Sign Language (2-6 mos), Tot Sign Language (1-3), Reading, Math and More Preschool (3½-5), Sound Start Reading (4½-7), Project Based Writing (8-15), Math Development (6½-11) and Experiential Writing (7-12). (562) 570-3100. www. longbeach.gov

Los Alamitos Recreation - Narrative Writing (7-12), Experiential Writing (7-12), and College Application Essay Workshop (17+). (562) 430-1073. www. cityoflosalamitos.org Los Alamitos Youth Center - Free tutoring services (7-17) and R.A.S.C.A.L.S, an afterschool club (4-11) in math, science, reading and more. Monday - Friday, 12:30-6 p.m. Plus, a teen Leadership Academy.

(562) 493-4043. 10909 Oak St., Los Alamitos. www. theyouthcenter.org Mission Viejo Recreation - Homework Help (grades 2-6), Middle School Math Homework Lab (grades 6-8), Homework Assistance Lab, and college prep workshops for teens. (949) 470-3000. www. cityofmissionviejo.org North Orange County Community Colleges (NOCCCD) Anaheim, Cypress and Fullerton - Reading Tutorial: Reading and Writing Review (grades 1-2), Basic Reading Skills (4-5), Creative Writing (grades 1-2 and 5-6),

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For Preschool (2½-3½), Writing Enrichment (8-12), English and Math Enrichment (6-12), Trilingual Immersion (6-12), Speech and Debate (8-18), Teen Math Enrichment (12-18), Teen Writing Enrichment (12-18), and Teen Trilingual Enrichment (12-18).

(714) 839-8611. www.fountainvalley.org

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Common Core Reading and Writing Prep (grades 3-4 and 5-6), Common Core Reading Comprehension Skills (grades 1-2), and Reading and Comprehension (grades 3-4). Math: Pre-Algebra (grades 6+), Math Common Core (grades 1-6), Pre-Algebra Concepts (grades 6+), Algebra (grades 7+), PSAT/NMSQT Math Test Prep and SAT/ACT Prep-Math. Public Speaking for Children (8-12). Common Core: Preparation for Computer Keyboarding (grades 2-3 and 4-6). $75+.

(714) 808-4909. www.sce.edu/kids.

YMCAs - Youth and Government (10-12) and/or Model United Nations (grades 6-9) are offered at some branches. See Appendix for contact information.

• Sylvan Learning Centers Downey (562) 622-9210 Huntington Beach (714) 848-6072 Laguna Niguel (949) 349-1835 Long Beach (562) 429-8320 www.sylvanlearning.com At Sylvan, results matter! Sylvan students typically see up to two to three times more growth in their math and reading scores than if they hadn’t come to Sylvan. With Sylvan, you’ll get a personalized tutoring program tailored to the needs of your child. Their proven approach blends amazing credentialed teachers with Sylvan Sync technology on the iPad. Programs are designed to fit your family’s busy schedule and budget. Call today for more details! See ad on page 15.

• The Tutoring Center 4215 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach (562) 653-4380 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-to-one instruction in reading, math (all levels) and/or writing to rapidly increase academic skills while also improving concentration, focus and attention span. See ad with discount coupon on page 13.

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 (626) 586-1972, (949) 653-1803 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.

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Big Brothers, Big Sisters www.bigbrooc.org Local branches match boys and girls with adult mentors who provide friendship and guidance.

Volunteers are extensively screened. Catholic Big Brothers offer bilingual, deaf and hearing-challenged programs. Free. Greater LA County, (213) 213-2400, www.bbbsla.org. Orange County, (714) 544-7773, www.bigbrooc.org. Catholic Big Brothers, (213) 251-9800, www.cbbbs.org. Jewish Big Brothers, (323) 761-8675, www.jbbbsla.org.

Boy Scouts of America 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 and more. Boy Scouts provide leadership and citizenship training through outdoor activities, such as kayaking, fishing, competitive events, hiking, community services 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 (5-18) 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. Some branches offer special-needs inclusion. Meals and/or snacks may be provided at some locations. Scholarships are available for qualifying families. See Appendix for locations.

Camp Fire Long Beach Council (562) 421-2725 Inland and OC Council (909) 982-5400 www.campfirelb.org, www.campfiretoday.org Long Beach Area Council - Programs include small club/groups, camps, arts and service programs.

Inland and OC Council - Orange County kids and teens participate in community service opportunities. After-school clubs and camps are available on some school sites; open enrollment may be offered.

City Recreation Departments Most city recreation departments offer youth group activities and family programs. See Appendix for contact information.

Girl Scouts Greater Los Angeles (213) 213-0123 Orange County (800) 979-9444 www.girlscoutsla.org, www.girlscoutsoc.org Girls (5-17) participate in a collection of activities and experiences in arts, STEM, financial literacy, community involvement, healthy living, safety, the outdoors, leadership and career exploration.

There are several ways to participate, including troops, independent Girl Scouts, camps, travel and events. Local adult volunteers are needed to form new troops.

Girls Inc. of Orange County 1815 Anaheim Ave., Costa Mesa (714) 597-8600 www.girlsinc-oc.org After-school and vacation camp programs for girls (4-18) include educational enrichment, economic literacy, college prep, career and life planning, health and fitness, leadership and character development, personal safety, STEM and more.

Jewish Community Centers The following centers offer enrichment classes, preschools, family events, support groups, vacationbreak camps and teen-specific programming.

• Alpert Jewish Community Center (562) 426-7601 3801 East Willow St., Long Beach www.alpertjcc.org. See ad on page 1.

Chabad Jewish Center (949) 721-9800 2240 University Drive, Newport Beach www.jewishnewport.com Merage Jewish Center of OC (949) 435-3400 1 Federation Way, Irvine. www.jccoc.org Police Activities League (PAL) www.calpal.org Year-round youth (5-17) program sponsored by police departments. Activities include arts and crafts, sports, computers, community service, homework help and field trips. Chapters in Anaheim, Santa Ana, and South Gate. Chapter contact information is found on their website under the “Membership” tab. Free.

Power 4 Youth (562) 386-2428 www.power4youth.org Middle-school students are matched with a volunteer for one-on-one academic mentoring at supervised locations in Long Beach and surrounding areas. Field trips are offered, plus career guidance. $10 registration fee.

YMCA Programs for the entire family include child-care, fitness, teen clubs, day and resident camps (see Camps), youth sports, aquatics and gymnastics. Parent/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.

See Appendix for contact information.

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provides free referrals to licensed family child care in the provider’s home (infants - school age). www. cafcc.org/alclfcca.html Orange County Child Care Association - A free referral service for parents seeking licensed, in-home child care.

Includes referrals to providers for children with special needs. www.orangecountychildcareassociation.org Sitter Training Training for boys and girls (10+) covering basic first aid, child behavior, safety skills and how to market their new services, www.safesitter.org; and American Red Cross, www.redcross.org. Classes are also offered through city recreation departments, see Appendix for contact information.

Infant, Children, and Adolescent Medicine Comprehensive General Practice Pediatric Care School Underachievement John 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. • Brinda Singh, M.D., F.A.A.P Nicolas Ripp, M.D., F.A.A.P.

HEALTH SERVICES

(562) 426-5551 • Fax: (562) 426-9977

2921 Redondo Ave., Long Beach, 90806 • www.pediatricmedicalcenterlb.com

CHILD CARE & BABY SITTING Child care resources, plus referrals and sitter training. Also see: Play Groups in this section, and Youth and Family Groups under Enrichment.

• Alpert JCC in Long Beach 3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach (562) 426-7601, Ext. 1024 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, digital movie-making, and sports like basketball, flag football, soccer and more! Transportation from Long Beach area schools. Homework assistance and snacks provided. Monday - Friday, until 6 p.m. Fees vary with number of days and transportation. Call Brandon Julian at the number listed above, or e-mail bjulian@alpertjcc.org to reserve one of the limited slots for your child. See ad on page 1.

• 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 and child development services. Parents can obtain free information on licensed child-care facilities that match their needs. Listings are maintained on licensed child-care centers, family child-care homes, before and after-school programs, public and private schools, and child-care assistance programs. 4900 Airport Plaza, Ste. 100, Long Beach; 333 South Anita Drive, Ste. 350, Orange. See ad on page 19.

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, and referrals to, child-care programs and providers.

First 5 California - Resource line to locate child care in your area. (916) 263-1050. www.ccfc.ca.gov Greater Long Beach - Family Child Care Association

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Health service providers and resources for low-cost services. Also see: Emergency Resources on page 49.

• Chang Orthodontics 4608 Katella Ave., Ste. 201, Los Alamitos (562) 430-0541 www.changorthodontics.com Their goal is to provide patients with the right combination of advanced orthodontic technology and a personal human touch. By placing an emphasis on communication, they strive to ensure every patient understands what it takes to make a healthy, beautiful smile. They also want to provide you with the highest quality orthodontic care in a family-friendly, fun and cooperative environment. Drs. Russell Chang and Christine Chung use only proven techniques and technology and tailor treatment for each patient’s specific needs and concerns. See ad on this page.

• Connie Wax, LCSW #27430 Individual, Couple, Family & Child Counselor 5182 Katella, Ste. 206, Los Alamitos (714) 300-3163 www.CounselorForTheGiftedAndTalented.com Specializing in therapy for gifted and talented children, adults and their families, Connie is committed to assisting parents in navigating the often rough waters of child rearing. See complete listing under Support Groups and Parent Education. See ad on page 9.

• Lice Clinics of America - Los Alamitos 4012 Katella Ave., Ste. 104, Los Alamitos www.licelosalamitos.com Lice Clinics of America - South Bay 2050 Artesia Blvd., Ste. 103, Torrance www.licesouthbay.com (800) 920-LICE (5423) Lice Clinics of America is the largest network of lice treatment centers in the world. The Los Alamitos and Torrance clinics are the exclusive regional providers of the AirAllè, a revolutionary, FDA-cleared medical device that uses controlled, heated air to dehydrate both lice and their eggs in a single, one hour treatment. Kid-friendly, no lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

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Email: ihatelice@licelosalamitos.com, ihatelice@ licesouthbay.com. See ad on page 17.

• Mark A. Garlington D.D.S. Orthodontics for Children and Adults 5479 E. Abbeyfield, Ste. #1, Long Beach (562) 439-4553 www.drg4smiles.com At Garlington Orthodontics, you are always greeted with a smile and a warm welcome when you set foot in their office. They take pride in providing the best care in both a friendly and comfortable environment. Some of the latest technological advances, such as digital imaging, advanced computer graphics and iTero (Digital Impression System) have allowed them to become experts in a variety of treatments. Dr. Garlington is a top 1% provider of Invisalign and Invisalign Teen. They believe that every patient should be treated like family with the utmost attention and care. Whether you are a child, teen or adult, their knowledgeable doctor, and team are committed to helping you achieve your dream smile. See ad on page 19.

• Pediatric Medical Center 2921 Redondo Ave., Long Beach (562) 426-5551 www.pediatricmedicalcenterlb.com PMC provides comprehensive medical care for patients from birth through college with special expertise in: school underachievement and complex diagnostic and management problems. The team of physicians offer greater than 120 years of cumulative clinical pediatric experience and expertise. Each physician is active in the education and training of pediatric residents and medical students. This allows them to offer a unique combination of skills for the care of your child based on both academic and community pediatric medical experience. Their informative website offers wide range of articles on parenting and health issues.

See ad on page 18.

Food Banks Year-Round Food Banks - Long Beach Food Bank, www.helpmehelpu.org. Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, www.lafoodbank.org. Orange County Food Bank, www.ocfoodbank.org/need-help. Second Harvest Food Bank, www.feedoc.org.

Low-Cost Health Services and Resources The following agencies provide low-cost medical/ dental referrals or services to families. Bilingual. Additional resources can be found by calling 211 health lines for LA and OC, or visiting www.211LA.org or www.211OC.org.

Boys and Girls Club ARCHES (714) 532-7940 Variety of health and family services. www.bgcgg.org/programs/arches.html The Children’s Clinic (844) 822-4646 Medical, dental/orthodontic, optometric/ophthalmic and behavioral/mental health services. Call center open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Children’s Dental Health Clinic (562) 933-3141 Dental services for economically disadvantaged children (infant-21). www.cdhc.org CHOC Children’s Clinics (714) 509-8887 Medical services, including a variety of specialties. Five locations: Costa Mesa, Garden Grove, Newport Beach, Orange and Santa Ana. www. choc.org/community-education Cypress Community College Dental Clinic (714) 484-7299 Low-cost teeth cleaning and oral disease exam performed by student hygienists. 9200 Valley View St., Cypress. www.tinyurl.com/cypresscollegedentalservices Immunization Referrals Locate free to low-cost immunizations for infants and kids. Long Beach, (562) 570-SHOT, www.longbeach. gov/health; Orange County, (800) 564-8448, www. tinyurl.com/OCfamilyhealth; Los Angeles County, 211, www.tinyurl.com/LAimmunizations.

Smile Line OC (714) 638-7637 Referrals for low-cost pediatric dentistry in Orange County. Also offers Smile Clinic, which caters to children with physical and developmental special needs. www.healthysmilesoc.org University Eye Center at Ketchum Health (714) 463-7500 Low-cost exams. 5460 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim. www.sccoeyecare.com

Parents’ Play Groups Meetup Play Groups - A web resource that offers links to local specialized play and parent groups, such as “OMG. I’m a Mom. (Young Moms of OC),” “LA Dads Group” and “Kids’ Activities in Irvine.” www.playgroup.meetup.com Parent-Participation Play Groups and Preschools (33 mos-5 yrs) - Run by parents with a certified director at each session. Levels of parent commitment vary.

Find locations on their website, www.ccppns.org Play-Group Gyms Gymboree Play and Music - Aliso Viejo, Anaheim Hills/Yorba Linda, Fullerton/La Habra, Lakewood/ Long Beach, Irvine/Tustin, and Torrance, www. gymboreeclasses.com. My Gym - Buena Park, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Niguel, Long Beach (see listing in this section and ad on page 21), Rancho Santa Margarita, Redondo Beach, Tustin/Irvine, Torrance and Yorba Linda, www. mygym.com. Oodles - Cerritos, www.oodlesusa.com.

The Little Gym - Lakewood, Torrance and Tustin, www.thelittlegym.com. We Rock The Spectrum Kids Gym, Long Beach, www.werockthespectrumlongbeach. com.

SPECIAL NEEDS

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

Referral agencies, support groups and activities.

Also see programs listed throughout Kidsguide, they are often open to special-needs families.

More opportunities are found through recreation departments, Boys and Girls Clubs, and YMCAs; see Appendix for contact information.

PLAY GROUPS

AD/HD Support Group and Resources Resources for support groups and professional services.

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), (800) 233-4050, www.chadd.org.

Classes and groups for young children with varying parent participation. More opportunities are found through recreation departments, community colleges, Boys and Girls Clubs, and YMCAs, see Appendix for contact information.

• My Gym Children’s Fitness Center Long Beach 3287 Industry Drive, near Redondo and Stearns (562) 986-0066 www.mygym.com/longbeach Join in the fun and attend one of their wonderful My Gym classes or call to set up a play date for your play group. My Gym also offers Preschool Prep Early Learning Program. In their commitment to educate the whole child, the program focuses on imparting to children the skills needed to excel in preschool and beyond. This 2-3 hour, drop-off program for 23 months - 5 years focuses on making learning fun and exciting in the familiar and nurturing atmosphere of My Gym. Tuesday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., and Wednesday, 12:30-3 p.m. See ad on page 21.

Autism Programs Autism Behavior Services, (855) 581-0100, www. autismbehaviorservices.com. Autism Learning Partners, www.autismlearningpartners.com. Autism Society of America, (800) 328-8476, www. autism-society.org. Autism Speaks, (888) 2884762, www.autismspeaks.org. TACA, Talk About Curing Autism, (855) 726-7810, www.tacanow. org. The Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, (949) 267-0400, www.thecenter4autism. org. We Rock The Spectrum Kids Gym, (562) 8862495, www.werockthespectrumlongbeach.com Family Resources and Referrals Comprehensive directories and/or referrals are available for parents of children with special needs through the following agencies: Comfort Connection, (714) 796-5100, www.rcocdd.com. Family Support Network, (714) 447-3301, www.familysupportnetworkca. org. Harbor Regional Center, (310) 540-1711, www. harborrc.org. Help Me Grow, (866) 476-9025, www. helpmegrowoc.org. Life Without Limits, (949) 333-6400, www.ucp-oc.org. Team of Advocates for Special Kids (TASK), (866) 828-8275, www.taskca.org. lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

Learning Disabilities Creative Solutions For Hope, (714) 881-0427, www.

CS4Hope.com; the Dyslexia Foundation, (941) 8070499, www.yesread.org; International Dyslexia Association, (410) 296-0232, www.dyslexiaida.org; and the Learning Disabilities Association, (909) 6211494, www.ldaca.org.

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• Kelly Summer Music Therapy Studio Long Beach (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 evidencedbased 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 22.

Enjoy Long Beach’s best fitness programs and birthday parties designed specifically for children ages 6 weeks to 13 years.

Preschool Prep, Champions Gymnastics, & Karate with “Master” level instructor.

Coming Soon: Ninja Training Class!

• 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. Also see Calendar, Parties and Attractions under Outings.

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Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - noon. Registration encouraged.

(800) 636-6742. www.tinyurl.com/momsupportmm MOMS Orange County - Delivers home visits and group classes to at-risk families; services are offered at no cost to Orange County residents who qualify for the program. 1128 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana. (800) 787-5858. www.momsorangecounty.org The New Mom School - Postnatal education and support groups; ten-week sessions, $425. 200 Newport Center Drive, Ste. 306, Newport Beach. (949) 679-4872. www.newmomschool.com

Segerstrom Center for the Arts - Dance and Music School for Children with Disabilities 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa (714) 556-2787 www.scfta.org/classes Dance and music school for children with disabilities like visual impairment, autism, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome as well as children that are developmentally typical to explore movement, music, and creativity.

Special Olympics www.specialolympics.org Sports training and competition for children (8+) with limited intellectual and physical abilities. Divisions based on age and performance; everyone may participate regardless of ability. Visit their website for locations.

• Top Flight Street Hockey & Ice Hockey Huntington Beach Inline

(714) 901-2629 Lakewood ICE (562) 429-1805 www.anaheimducks.com/topflight The Rinks offer street hockey and ice hockey for all ages and skill levels with special needs. Participants practice weekly, learn fundamentals and play games.

No previous experience is required and gear can be provided. Top Flight Street Hockey is offered at The Rinks in Huntington Beach and at The Rinks Lakewood ICE. See ad on page 46.

SUPPORT GROUPS & PARENT EDUCATION

Doulas of North America (bilingual) - (888) 788-3662, www.dona.org.

• 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.

4900 Airport Plaza, Ste. 100, Long Beach; 333 South Anita Drive, Ste. 350, Orange. See ad on page 19.

• Connie Wax, LCSW #27430 Individual, Couple, Family and Child Counselor 5182 Katella, Ste. 206, 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 15 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. See ad on page 9.

Parenting classes and workshops, and a resource library, plus support groups for parents and caregivers. Also see: Play Groups in this section, and Emergency Resources on page 49.

LGBT Support Support programs for gay fathers and lesbian mothers, as well as for LGBTQ youth and their families: Long Beach, 2017 E. 4th St., (562) 434-4455, www. centerlb.org; Los Angeles, seven locations and a youth center, (323) 993-7400, www.lagaycenter.org; and Orange County, 1605 N. Spurgeon St., Santa Ana, (714) 953-5428, www.thecenteroc.org.

Breast-Feeding and Pregnancy Support La Leche League - (877) 452-5324, www.llli.org.

Breast Feeding Clinic - Long Beach, (562) 595-5479.

Parent and Baby Support Groups Hoag Hospital - Support classes and hotline. (949) 764-BABY (2229). www.tinyurl.com/babylinehoag Memorial Medical Center - Support group for new mothers (18+); moms are encouraged to bring their baby.

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Parenting Classes Through Community Agencies Children’s Learning Connection - Kids’ behavior classes, plus special-needs classes. Laguna Hills, Fountain Valley and Orange. www.childrenslearningconnection.com Parenting Information and Classes at Hospitals Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), www. choc.org/content/health-topics; Memorial Care Hospitals, www.memorialcare.com/events-education; and UC Irvine Healthcare, www.ucirvinehealth.org/events.

School District Parent Education Classes - Most districts provide parent education and/or resource centers that offer classes, programs and materials for parents and families. Call your local district for referrals. For those in Orange County, also visit Families and Communities Together at www.factoc.org.

• Orange County Department of Child Support Services 1055 N. Main St., Santa Ana (866) 901-3212 www.css.ocgov.com The Orange County Department of Child Support Services provides professional, cost-effective services to parents or caretakers of minor children.

They offer a Solutions for Parents program, including the establishment and enforcement of child support orders through exclusive enforcement tools, establishment of legal paternity through genetic testing, complete account maintenance, and exceptional customer service to assist customers every step of the way. For more information, call their office or visit them online. See ad on page 21.

• 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 mos) 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. Also see Attractions. See ad on page 25.

Seriously Ill and Bereavement Support Groups Art and Creativity for Healing - (949) 367-1902, www.art4healing.org. Kids Konnected - (949) 5825443, www.kidskonnected.org. New Hope Grief Support Community - (562) 429-0075, New Hope Family Camp and parent workshops, 3443 San Anseline, Long Beach, www.newhopegrief.org. Pathlots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

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Support Groups for Parents Boot Camp for New Dads and Moms - Offered at five Orange County locations for dads. www. bootcampfornewdads.org/ocbootcamp. Offered in Anaheim, Irvine, and Laguna Hills for moms. www. bootcampfornewmoms.com Meetup Play Groups - A web resource that offers links to local parent support groups. Enter your zip code along with a search such as “Dad Support Group,” “Mom Support Group” or “Parent Support Group.” www.meetup.com MOMS Club - Play groups, Moms’ Night Out, cooking clubs, and field trips. www.momsclub.org Mothers of Multiples - Provides information and resources, plus meet-up groups for mothers of multiples. www.multiplesofamerica.org, www.ocmom.org, www.llbmotc.org Parents Without Partners - Provides single parents and their children with an environment for support, friendship and the exchange of parenting techniques. www.parentswithoutpartners.org

outings Included in this section: Attractions, Museums, Parks & Nature, and Zoos. Also see Calendar.

ATTRACTIONS Attractions and theme parks for all ages, plus aquariums, boat cruises, escape rooms and family fun centers. Also see: Museums and Zoos in this section, Bowling and Skating Rinks under Sports.

• 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 17 exciting rides and attractions, including the Drop Zone, a 50-foot free-fall tower and the all new Rewind Racers roller coaster.

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, $18.95; seniors (55 and over), $14.95. AAA lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

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discount available for up to six regular-price admissions per card. Free parking. See ad on page 27.

• Big Air Trampoline Park Laguna Hills

(949) 305-9788 23251 Avenida de la Carlota Buena Park

(844) 550-JUMP 8320 On The Mall www.bigairusa.com Big Air Trampoline Parks are the area’s best indoor trampoline parks. Unique features include Battle Beam, Climbing Wall, Lil Air (for jumpers ages 7 and younger), Open Main Court, Dodgeball Courts, Foam Pit, Slam Dunk Basketball and a brand new trampoline laser maze in Laguna Hills! Big Air is the perfect location for birthday and team par-

ties, group trips, and corporate team building (see Parties). Seasonal park promotions and specials are listed at www.bigairusa.com. Reservations for groups of 15+ are required and made online or by calling Event Sales. See ad on page 34.

Aquariums and Marine-Science Destinations • 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 shark and ray touch pools; 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 Southern California Steelhead Story exhibit. Educational programs also available (see STEM under Enrichment) as well as annual events (see Calendar) and camps (see Camps).

Admission: adults, $29.95; kids (3-11), $17.95; seniors (62+), $26.95. 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach. www.aquariumofthepacific.org. See ad on page 23; coupon on page 48.

Boat Cruises and Whale Watching • Aquarium of the Pacific’s Blue Whale Watch (summer/fall) / Gray Whale Watch (winter/spring) and Sea Life Cruise - This ocean adventure includes educational interpretation by an Aquarium marine expert as well as a variety of bio-facts for all to explore. Two daily departures. Cost includes aquarium admission: adult (12+), $59.95, children (3-11), $42.95, and seniors (62+), $56.95 for the Blue Whale cruise.

Adults, $49.95, children, $33.95, and seniors, $45.95 for the Gray Whale cruise. Discounted prices available for members. Times and prices vary by season. (562) 590-3100. www.aquariumofpacific. org. See ad on page 23; coupon on page 48.

Harbor Breeze Cruise and LA Waterfront Cruises 45-minute narrated tours of the harbor. Long Beach: (562) 432-4900, www.2seewhales.com. San Pedro: (310) 547-9916, www.lawaterfrontcruises.com.

Birch Aquarium (858) 534-3474 Daily animal feedings as well as educational, hands-on visitor activities. Adults, $18.50; kids (317), $14. UC San Diego, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu

Ocean Institute - Various cruises explore different aspects of marine life, including whales, dolphins and sea lions (year round) and bioluminescent ocean plants and animals (fall). Reservations required. Dana Point. (949) 496-2274. www.ocean-institute.org

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (310) 548-7562 Thirty-five saltwater tanks and touch tanks, plus discovery labs and an Aquatic Nursery with baby sea animals. Ongoing science programs include tours, workshops and classes, camps, youth docents, family programs, annual events, tide pool walks and grunion runs. Suggested admission donation: $1-5. 3720 Stephen White Drive, San Pedro. www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org

Whale Watching: Aquarium of the Pacific, see listing in this section. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, daily, from December 26 through mid-April, San Pedro, (310) 548-7562, www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org.

Capt. Dave’s Dolphin and Whale Watching Safari, Dana Point, (949) 488-2828, www.dolphinsafari. com. Dana Wharf Whale Watching, Dana Point, (949) 496-5794, www.danawharf.com. Harbor Breeze Cruise and LA Waterfront Cruises, Long Beach, (562) 432-4900, www.longbeachwhales.com, and San Pedro, (310) 547-9916, www.lawaterfrontcruises. com. Ocean Institute, Dana Point, (949) 496-2274, www.oceaninstitute.org. Newport Landing Whale Watching, 309 Palm St., Ste. A, Newport Beach, (949) 675-0551, www.newportwhales.com. Spirit Cruises - January - March only, San Pedro, (310) 548-8080, www.spiritmarine.com.

Legoland’s Sea Life Aquarium (760) 918-5346 An interactive aquarium geared for kids (2-12) features play zones, touch pools, fun facts and quiz trails, as well as jellyfish, sea horses, stingrays and sharks. $18-22. One Legoland Drive, Carlsbad. www.visitsealife.com Ocean Institute

(949) 496-2274 Interactive exhibits, marine life, touch tanks, tallship sails and whale watching cruises, plus presentations and Sunday tours aboard the tallship Pilgrim. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. www.oceaninstitute.org.

Roundhouse Aquarium (310) 379-8117 Touch tanks, sea horses, shark and eel tanks, and kids’ activities. Classes, camps and parties also offered. Donations: $2 per person; $5 per family. Manhattan Beach Pier. www.roundhouseaquarium.org Santa Monica Pier Aquarium (310) 393-6149 More than 100 species, featuring touch tanks with tide pool animals, plus year-round field-trip programs, kids’ classes, party packages and specialthemed event days. Adults, $5; and kids (12 and under), free. 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica. www.healthebay.org/smpa The SEA Lab (310) 318-7438 Free and low-cost programs, touch-tank tours, 24 kidsguide fall/winter 2017/18

public fish feeding, field trips and parties. Admission: $5. 1021 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach. www.lacorps.org/sealab.php

• Columbia Memorial Space Center 12400 Columbia Way, Downey (562) 231-1200 www.columbiaspacescience.org The 20,000-square-foot, hands-on learning center is dedicated to bringing the wonder and excitement of space science to all ages. It is also the national memorial for the 2003 Space Shuttle Columbia’s seven crew members. See Museums for complete listing.

See ad on page 29.

Family-Friendly Escape Rooms Most places offer birthday party packages. Check sites like Goldstar or Groupon for discount tickets.

Square Room Escape - Irvine, (949) 250-4161, www.squareroomescape.com. Escape Room LA Kid-friendly rooms for children ages 8-13 (the entire room must be purchased, 10-12 tickets), Los Angeles, (213) 689-3229, www.escaperoomla.com/ parties. Brainy Actz - Irvine, (949)-647-0184, www. brainyactzsocal.com. lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

Boomers 3405 Michelson Drive, Irvine (949) 559-8341 16800 Magnolia St., FV (714) 842-1111 Arcade, batting cages, bumper boats, mini golf, rock wall, go-karts and kiddie rides, laser tag, and Flame Thrower ride. www.boomersparks.com Buena Park Raceway (714) 827-9979 Slot car racetrack. 6161 Lincoln Ave., Buena Park. www.bpraceway.com Camelot Golfland (714) 630-3340 Mini golf, bumper boats, arcade, laser tag, raceway and slides. 3200 E. Carpenter Ave., Anaheim www.golfland.com

OCRC Raceway (714) 892-6699 15282 Jason Circle, Huntington Beach. www.ocrcraceway.com Pacific Park (310) 260-8744 Carnival-style games and rides. 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica. www.pacpark.com Pelican Pier Pavilion (562) 980-1415 Shoreline Village, 411 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach. www.funfactorygames.com The Paintball Park and Camp Pendleton Playland (866) 985-4932 Paintball Lite (8+), Splatmaster (6-10), Paintball and Airsoft (10+). Features at playland include bounce

houses, 15-foot slide, Coconut Tree Climb, zipline, laser tag, Nerf wars, and a video game trailer. 1700 Vandegrift Blvd., Oceanside. www.thepaintballpark. com, www.cpplayland.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 Thrill It Fun Center (714) 937-1600 Ropes challenge, rock climbing and mechanical bull.

20 City Blvd. West, #907-A, Orange. www.thrillit.com

Chuck E. Cheese - Visit their website for locations. www.chuckecheese.com Dave and Busters of Orange (714) 769-1515 Nighttime tends to a mature crowd. The Outlets at Orange. 20 City Blvd. West, Orange. www.daveandbusters.com Go-Kart World (310) 834-3800 Includes tracks for younger kids (3+). 21830 Recreation Road, Carson. www.gokartworld.com Hollywood Sports Park (562) 867-9600 BMX course, paintball and airsoft. 9030 Somerset Blvd., Bellflower. www.hollywoodsports.com Howie’s Game Shack Immersive VR, socially interactive PC and Xbox gaming centers. Buena Park, (714) 676-7325; and Mission Viejo, (949) 309-3424. www.howies.com Huntington Beach GlowZone (714) 316-0775 Bowling, mini golf, ninja course, bumper cars, paintless paintball, climbing, laser maze and maze for younger kids (7 and under). 7227 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach. www.hb.glowzone.us John’s Incredible Pizza Company (714) 236-0000 8601 On The Mall, Buena Park. Westminster location coming soon. www.johnspizza.com K1 Speed Indoor Go Kart Racing Open to everyone, four-foot tall and above. Anaheim, (714) 632-6999; Irvine, (949) 250-0242; and Torrance/Gardena, (310) 532-2478. www.k1speed.com Laser Island (714) 985-9966 Laser Tag (6+), mini golf, rock climbing, and arcade games. 1840 N. Placentia Ave., Placentia. www. laserisland.com Laser Quest Laser tag (5+). Fullerton, (714) 449-0555; and Mission Viejo, (949) 367-1421. www.laserquest.com Neon Retro Arcade (626) 568-2924 Arcade with retro video and pinball games. 28 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena. www.neonretroarcade.com lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

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• 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 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 doctors’ office incentive programs.

Where the 5 and 605 freeways meet. Also see Calendar and Parties. See ad with coupons on page 24.

Local Ships For the tallship Pilgrim, see Ocean Institute under Aquariums and Marine-Science Destinations in this section.

S.S. Lane Victory (310) 519-9545 Self-tours offered on the museum ship that once was a cargo ship used in World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam War. Daily, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission: $3-7. Berth 49, San Pedro. www.lanevictory.org USS Iowa (877) 446-9261 Interactive tour offers an experience of living and serving on the ship. Kid’s scavenger hunt and youth overnight program are also offered. Adults, $19.95; kids (6-11), $11.95. 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro. www.pacificbattleship.com USS Midway Museum (619) 544-9600 Tours and exhibits of the Naval aircraft carrier that served from 1945-1992. Plus, flight simulators.

Admission: $8-20. 910 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego. www.midway.org Observatories and Planetariums For details and contact information, see STEM under Enrichment.

Parks and Playgrounds For indoor playgrounds, see Playgrounds and for arboretums and nature centers, see Parks and Nature.

• Pretend City Children’s Museum 29 Hubble, Irvine (949) 428-3900 www.pretendcity.org Pretend City Children’s Museum is an interconnected city designed 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! See ad on page 25.

• Queen Mary 1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach (877) 342-0738 www.queenmary.com Transport yourself back in time aboard the legendary Queen Mary. Once the grandest ocean liner in 26 kidsguide fall/winter 2017/18

the world, the Queen Mary is now a full-service hotel, historical landmark and entertainment venue.

Checkout the Model Gallery, with some of the finest ship models in the world, which tell the story of the evolution of trans-Atlantic passenger ship travel from 1840 to the present; The Shipyard, where visitors can view the Queen Mary scaled down into a LEGO masterpiece, and LEGO stations where children and LEGO-enthusiasts can create and build. Also enjoy their 4-D theater with sensory surprises built into the seats and theater environment as on-screen images are brought to life with coordinated 4-D effects such as bubbles, wind and scents; and a custom pre-show that runs with content featuring scenes from the many Hollywood films shot on and around the Queen Mary. Current family-friendly exhibits and tours also include Diana: Legacy of a Princess; Glory Days Guided Tour; Haunted Encounter Guided Tour and more. Also see Calendar. See ad on page 51.

Theme Parks - What’s New This Season • Adventure City (714) 236-9300 $18.95 general admission with unlimited rides.

Kids (under 12 mos) free with paid adult; seniors (ages 55 and over), $14.95. AAA discount available for up to six regular-price admissions per card. Free parking. 1238 S. Beach Blvd., Anaheim. www.adventurecity.com. For complete listing, see page 23 and ad on page 27.

Castle Park - 3500 Polk St., Riverside. (951) 7853000. www.castlepark.com Disneyland and Disney California Adventure (714) 781-4565 The Halloween season, September 15 - October 31, offers Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy and Haunted Mansion Holiday. Join trick-or-treaters at Mickey’s Halloween Party with The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow on select days (special ticketing required). In Frontierland, Dia de los Muertos is observed September 15 - November 2. During the Christmas holiday, November 10 January 8, Christmas Fantasy Parade, It’s a Small World and Haunted Mansion Holiday, and at California Adventure Park, Disney Viva Navidad street party. 1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim. www. disneyland.com Knott’s Berry Farm (714) 220-5200 Scary Farm (13+), September 21 - October 31, features endless Halloween-themed mazes, live shows, multiple scare zones, and over a thousand costumed monsters roaming the park. Spooky Farm runs on weekends from September 30 - October 29 and on Halloween Day for younger kids (3-11). Families can join in the Halloween festivities by participating in hands-on activities throughout the park and trick-ortreating for the kids. 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park. www.knotts.com Legoland (760) 918-5346 Seasonal events include Brick-or-Treat Festival, Saturdays, September 30 - October 28 and Holidays at Legoland, November 24 - January 1, plus a New Year’s Eve kids’ celebration. One Legoland Drive, Carlsbad. www.legoland.com

SeaWorld (619) 222-4SEA SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular includes not-toospooky shows and sea-inspired trick-or-treat stations, weekends, September 23 - October 29. SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration, November 18 - January 6, brings holiday attractions including Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer, a Christmas village and holidaythemed animal shows. Daily. Included with admission. www.seaworldsandiego.com Six Flags Magic Mountain (661) 255-4111 Halloween-themed “Fright Fest” (13+), select days (mostly weekends), September 16 - October 31.

During “Holidays in the Park,” November 18 - December 31, the park is transformed into a winter wonderland with lights, carolers and personalized meet-and-greets with Santa. 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy., Valencia. www.sixflags.com Universal Studios Hollywood (800) UNIVERSAL Halloween Horror Nights (13+), September 15 - November 4. 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

MUSEUMS Museums in Southern California featuring kidfriendly exhibits and programs. 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: Attractions in this section and Trains.

• Columbia Memorial Space Center 12400 Columbia Way, Downey (562) 231-1200 www.columbiaspacescience.org Hands-on learning center that is dedicated to bringing the wonder and excitement of space science to children of all ages. It also serves as the national memorial for the Space Shuttle Columbia’s seven crew members, lost in 2003. The 20,000-squarefoot visitor center is equipped with not only amazing technology and visual teaching exhibits, it also holds engaging classes and workshops (see Calendar). The Space Center hosts the only Challenger Learning Center in the greater Los Angeles area, where you can: Return to the Moon, or go on a Voyage to Mars, and experience the real-life excitement of working in Mission Control or in the Spacecraft; available for field trips, team-building exercises and parties of 16 or more. Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Sundays and Mondays. $5 per person (4+). Also see Parties and STEM See ad on page 29.

Flight Museums Flight Path Learning Center and Museum (424) 646-7284 View the LAX tarmac. Closed Sunday and Monday.

Free admission. 6661 W. Imperial Hwy., Los Angeles. www.flightpathmuseum.com

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Lyon Air Museum (714) 210-4585 View the John Wayne Airport tarmac. Admission: $6-12. 19300 Ike Jones Road, Santa Ana. www. lyonairmuseum.org March Field Air Museum (951) 902-5949 Interactive play area and tours offered. Closed Monday. Admission: $5-10. 22550 Van Buren, Riverside. www.marchfield.org Museum of Flying (310) 398-2500 Also features an interactive flight simulator (48” height restriction). Admission: $6-10, extra fee for flight simulator. 3100 Airport Ave., Santa Monica. www.museumofflying.com Planes of Fame Air Museum (909) 597-3722 Annual air shows, tours and monthly living-history events, plus the Aviation Discovery Center, a fun hands-on experience using STEM; open on Saturdays only. Admission: $4-11. 7000 Merrill Ave., #17, Chino. www.planesoffame.org Tomorrow’s Aeronautical Museum (310) 618-1155 Aircraft exhibits, Tuskegee Airmen Learning Center, and Sky Lab Computer Center, plus after-school programs. 961 W. Alondra Blvd., Compton. www. tamuseum.org Western Museum of Flight (310) 326-9544 Make-and-take model days throughout the year.

Closed Monday. Admission: free - $5. 3315 Airport Drive, Red Baron, #3, Torrance. www.wmof.com

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Historical Sites Tours (guided and self-guided) and workshops, plus yearly family events and living history programs.

School and scout tours are available.

Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum (310) 603-0088 Museum offers tours of the Adobe every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday and on the first Thursday and Friday of the month. Free admission.

18127 S. Alameda St., Rancho Dominguez. www. dominguezrancho.org Drum Barracks Civil War Museum (310) 548-7509 Guided tours only. Closed Monday and Friday. $5, suggested donation. 1052 Banning Blvd., Wilmington. www.drumbarracks.org Heritage Hill Historical Park (949) 923-2230 Historic interpretive center, Serrano Ranch Adobe, El Toro Grammar School from 1890 and St. George’s Mission. Free. 25151 Serrano Road, Lake Forest. www.ocparks.com/historic/heritage Heritage Museum of OC (714) 540-0404 Visit a working blacksmith shop, a rancho home, the Kellogg House and gardens. Closed Monday - Thursday. Admission: $5-7. 3101 W. Harvard St., Santa Ana. www.heritagemuseumoc.org Homestead Museum (626) 968-8492 Guided tours only. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Free admission; donations welcome. 15415 E. Don Julian Road, City of Industry. www.homesteadmuseum.org Mission San Juan Capistrano (949) 234-1300 Admission: $6-9; includes audio tour. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano. www.missionsjc.com Pio Pico Historic Park Adobe (562) 695-1217 Closed Monday - Friday. Free admission and parking. 6003 Pioneer Blvd., Whittier. www.tinyurl.com/ piopicohistoricpark Point Fermin Lighthouse (310) 241-0684 Guided tours of the historic 1874 lighthouse.

Closed Mondays. Free admission; donations requested. 807 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. www. pointferminlighthouse.org Rancho Los Alamitos (562) 431-3541 Closed Monday and Tuesday. Free admission. The ranch house will be closed for seismic reinforcement through October, the gardens and barns will remain open. 6400 E. Bixby Hill Road, Long Beach. www. rancholosalamitos.org • Rancho Los Cerritos (562) 206-2040 Family events and tours are offered throughout the year. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Free admission and tours. Summer camps are also offered for ages 6-10 and 11-13. 4600 Virginia Road, Long Beach. www. rancholoscerritos.org. Connect via Facebook at www. facebook.com/rancholosc, on Twitter @rancholosc or on Instagram @rancholoscerritos. See ad on page 29.

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Monday and Friday. Admission, $1-5. 401 East M St., Wilmington. www.thebanningmuseum.org • Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center 241 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim (714) 956-8936 www.muzeo.org Muzeo is a unique community center and museum for the arts, education and culture dedicated to serving youth and adults. Its goal is to deliver high quality, relevant and diverse programming to celebrate the richness of culture, history, and people through exhibits, workshops, lectures and outreach activities.

Their annual seasonal exhibit, Muzeo Express, celebrates trains and their importance in California history, and includes both new and vintage model trains featuring local Orange County landmarks; November 18 - January 7. Visit Muzeo.org for more information.

Tuesday - Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Adults, $8; kids, $5. See ad on page 27.

Presidential Libraries Lincoln Memorial Shrine (909) 798-7632 Current exhibits include “And the War Came” and the “Sultana Disaster.” Closed Monday. Free admission.

125 W. Vine St., Redlands. www.lincolnshrine.org The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum (714) 993 5075 Explore the First Lady’s Garden, President Nixon’s restored 1910’s birthplace, and the flower-ringed memorial sites of President and Mrs. Nixon. Special concerts, speakers and events throughout the year.

Admission: $6-16. 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda. www.nixonfoundation.org The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum (805) 522-2977 Visitors take a self-guided tour through the grounds, including Air Force One (inside too) and the Reagan Museum with interactive exhibits. Admission: $10-25. 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. www.reaganlibrary.com • Pretend City Children’s Museum 29 Hubble, Irvine (949) 428-3900 www.pretendcity.org An interconnected city designed for children (infant-8). See Attractions for complete listing. See ad on page 25.

More Museums Autry Museum (323) 667-2000 Art and history of the American West. Guided tours, gold panning, Autry Explorers, and an annual American Indian Arts Marketplace. The new exhibit, Play!, explores the role of toys and games across cultures and over time, open through January 7.

Closed Mondays. Admission: Free - $14. Located in Griffith Park. 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. www.theautry.org. Free admission day: second Tuesdays.

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. Closed Sunday. Free admission. University of California, Irvine, 712 Arts Plaza. www.beallcenter.uci.edu

Bowers Kidseum (714) 480-1520 Kidseum offers hands-on exhibits and programs designed around art and culture that include afterschool programs, classes and workshops, birthday party packages, family events and camps.

Plus, enjoy the new exhibit Future Park: Art and Technology which creates a unique, digital playground, open through January 15. Admission: $810 for everyone over age 2 (subject to change, please check website). 1802 N. Main St., Santa Ana. www.bowers.org 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. Special events and family days throughout the year. Closed Monday. Free admission; parking, $12-15. Exposition Park, 600 State Drive, Los Angeles. www.caamuseum.org California Science Center (323) 724-3623 This year’s temporary exhibit includes Body Worlds: Pulse, on display through February 20. Permanent exhibits include Space Shuttle Endeavour, Ecosystems, Air and Space Gallery, World of Life and Creative World. Separate reservations needed for Space Shuttle Endeavor. Free general admission to all permanent exhibits (excludes IMAX and special paid exhibits). Parking, $12. Avoid traffic and ride the Metro Expo Line, exit at the USC/Expo Park station. 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles. www. californiasciencecenter.org Chapman University Exhibits (714) 997-6815 Huell Howser Archive includes images, text and artifacts, which outline Howser’s career and legacy in California. Located in the basement level. Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. Sala and Aron Samueli Holocaust Memorial Library includes permanent and rotating exhibits of those affected by the Holocaust. Located on the 4th floor. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Free. One University Drive, Orange. The Hilbert Museum of California Art exhibits California artists portraying California from the 1920s to present day. Tuesday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. 167 N. Atchison St., Orange, (714) 516-5880. www.tinyurl.com/huellhowser, www.tinyurl.com/holocaustmemoriallibrary, www. hilbertmuseum.com Children’s Museum at La Habra (562) 383-4236 Hands-on exhibits, plus, enjoy Target Free Sundays throughout the year. The temporary exhibit, Ocean Zone, features live creatures of the sea where kids learn about different forms of sea life and how they adapt to each of the ocean’s mysterious “zones,” open through January 7. Closed Mondays. Museum closed for renovation through September 25. Admission: $8. 301 S. Euclid St., La Habra. www.lhcm.org.

Discovery Cube Los Angeles (818) 686-2823 Take in 71,000 square feet of interactive fun.

Whether you want to take a simulated helicopter tour or experience their own Santa Ana winds, there’s something for everyone to explore. This fall, check out Doc McStuffins: The Exhibit, and don’t miss the return of real snow at Winter Wonderfest over the holidays! Field trips, outreach, special events, scout programs, sleepovers and teacher lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

Getty Villa; one ticket includes up to three kids (15 and under). www.getty.edu

Discovery Cube Orange County (714) 542-2823 Discovery Cube Orange County is filled with interactive and hands-on exhibits in themed areas including: Discovery Theater, Inspector Training Course, Boeing Rocket Lab, Eco Challenge, Science of Hockey, and more. Visitors will explore science like never before with a virtual earthquake, hurricane simulator, a cloud maker and more! This fall, join the Monster Academy at Spooky Science, and don’t miss the return of real snow at Winter Wonderfest over the holidays! Field trips, outreach, special events, scout programs, sleepovers and teacher workshops are also available. 2500 North Main St., Santa Ana. www.discoverycube.org

Hammer Museum (310) 443-7000 Family programs include Hammer Kids and art workshops, family days and family flicks. Plus, download a family or teen guide from their website for an interactive experience in the galleries. 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. www.hammer.ucla.edu. Closed Monday. Free admission daily.

Getty Center and Villa (310) 440-7300 The Getty Center offers free GettyGuide family audio tours and Family Art Detective Cards.

The Getty Villa’s activities include the Family Forum and the TimeScape room. Until April 2018, the Getty Villa is undergoing a reinstallation of its collection, requiring the temporary closure of some gallery and garden areas. To plan your trip, visit www.getty.edu/visit/villa/plan for updates on closures. Getty Center: 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles. Getty Villa: 7985 PCH, Pacific Palisades. Getty Center is closed Mondays. Getty Villa is closed Tuesdays. Admission, free; parking, $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

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Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens (626) 405-2100 Visit the interactive Children’s Garden (2-7) and the Conservatory for Botanical Science with hands-on science activities (8+). Closed Tuesday. Admission: $10-25.

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. Closed Mondays. Admission: $6-10. 100 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles. www.janm.org. Free admission: Thursdays, 5-8 p.m. and all-day on the third Thursday of the month.

Kidspace Children’s Museum (626) 449-9144 Interactive activities in the arts, sciences and humanities, including water features, plus classes, camps, family nights, parenting workshops and special events. Recommended for ages 1-10. Admission: $13. 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena. www. kidspacemuseum.org. Free admission on Family Night, first Tuesday night, 4-8 p.m.

Rancho Los Cerritos

Family Activities CREATION STATION

Using a variety of colorful materials, children can experiment with old-fashioned arts and crafts. Each month offers a different theme.

First Saturday of every month, October - May, 1-4pm. Free.

OLD TIME CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL Make old-fashioned holiday crafts, visit with Santa, listen to Christmas stories, and explore the decorated adobe.

Light refreshments will be served.

Sunday, Dec. 10, 1-4 p.m. $5 per person.

COCOA WITH SANTA Enjoy delicious cocoa and treats, make holiday crafts, enjoy stories, and meet Santa.

Tuesday, Dec. 12, 4 pm; Friday, Dec. 15, 4 pm; Saturday, Dec. 16, 11 am. $15 per person.

4600 Virginia Rd., Long Beach (562) 206-2040 rancholoscerritos.org

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workshops are also available. 11800 Foothill Blvd., Los Angeles. www.discoverycube.org

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SAFETY

Emergency Preparedness Resources American Redcross - Checklists and classes, www.redcross.org. CPR and First Aid University Training Center - Offers classes, www.cprutc. com. Classes may also be found through your city recreation department or community college, see Appendix for contact information. Additional information and worksheets at www.ready.gov/ kids and www.fema.gov/plan-prepare.

• WhoTats (310) 370-7850 www.whotats.com WhoTats are temporary tattoos that keep your children safe whenever they’re out and about: at camp, the beach, amusement park, museum, zoo, play date, etc. Like a mini emergency card that keeps your kids connected to whoever is in charge. Personalize them with a phone number or special-needs reminder for everyone’s peace of mind. WhoTats come in mom-friendly, kid-approved designs, and in several formats. They’re perfect for your active or special-needs child. See ad on page 31.

La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (213) 763-3499 Interactive displays of the Tar Pits and Southern California during the Ice Age. Visitors can watch fossil excavation and assembly in the Fossil Lab. Plus, Titans of the Ice Age 3D and Ice Age Encounters (separate tickets required). Admission: $5-19. Hancock Park, 5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. www.tarpits.org.

Free admission: first Tuesdays.

Laguna Art Museum (949) 494-8971 Kids’ Art Studio, a free, drop-in family art time, third Sundays, 2-4 p.m. Docent-led tours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach. www.lagunaartmuseum.org Long Beach Museum of Art (562) 439-2119 Free family art workshops on the 3rd Sunday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Closed Monday - Wednesday. Admission: $6-7. 2300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach. www. lbma.org. Free admission days: Thursday night, 3-8 p.m.; and all day Fridays.

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (323) 857-6000 Kids can join NexGen, a free youth membership program that offers free admission for anyone 17 and under as well as free general admission for one accompanying adult. Family activities include painting in the Boone Children’s Gallery, Family Days with tours and art-making on Sundays.

Closed Wednesdays. Admission: free - $15. 5905

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Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. www.lacma.org. Kids (17 and under), free daily. Free general admission day: second Tuesday of the month, select federal holidays and Monday - Friday, after 3 p.m. for Los Angeles County residents.

admission day: Thursdays. Note: Advance tickets to Noah’s Ark are highly recommended on weekends and during school breaks; tickets for free Thursdays are first-come, first-served only (no advance tickets), subject to availability.

Museum of Latin American Art (562) 437-1689 Dedicated to modern and contemporary Latin American art. 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach. www.molaa. org. Free admission: fourth Friday of each month, 5-9 p.m., plus every Sunday.

Southern California Children’s Museum (626) 657-0357 Early-childhood educational exhibits. Admission: $8.

459 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. www.socalkids.org

Museum of Music Making (760) 438-5996 Try out instruments and explore who makes them, covering 1890s to today. Closed Monday. Admission: $7-10. 5790 Armada Drive, Carlsbad. www. museumofmakingmusic.org 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. The exhibit, “Anne,” explores the legacy of Anne Frank, separate paid ticket required. Closed Saturday. $11.50-15.50. 9786 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. www.museumoftolerance.com Natural History Museum of LA County (213) 763-3466 Explore the natural world—past and present—with dinosaur specimen exhibitions, North American and African diorama halls, and gem and mineral collections.

Dino Lab allows visitors to watch the assemblage of real dinosaur fossils. Plus, enjoy seasonal exhibitions such as the spider pavilion. Admission: $5-12. Exposition Park, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. www.nhm. org. Free admission day: first Tuesdays (every Tuesday in September).

Norton Simon Museum (626) 449-6840 Free family programs focus on the permanent collection and exhibits. Kids are free. Closed Tuesday. Admission: free - $12. 411 Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. www.nortonsimon.org. Free admission: first Fridays, 5-8 p.m.

Pennypickle’s Workshop Temecula Children’s Museum (951) 308-6376 Hands-on inventions, gadgets and experiments.

Workshops, kids’ night out and special events offered. Closed most Mondays. Admission: $5 (price may differ for special events). 42081 Main St., Temecula. www.pennypickles.org Petersen Automotive Museum (323) 930-2277 View Hollywood cars, race cars, vintage cars and more in their collection. Admission: $7-15. 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. www.petersen.org Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology (909) 624-2798 A diverse collection of dinosaur fossils, footprints and trackways. Closed Sunday. Admission: adults, $9. Kids (4 and under), free. 1175 W. Baseline Road, Claremont. www.alfmuseum.org Skirball Cultural Center (310) 440-4500 Exhibitions, music, theater, comedy, film, family and literary programs, Zeidler’s Cafe, plus Noah’s Ark. Closed Monday. Admission: $7-12. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. www.skirball.org. Free

Tankland American Military Museum (626) 442-1776 Tanks and military vehicles on display. Closed Monday - Thursday. Admission: $1-5. 1918 Rosemead Blvd., South El Monte. www.tankland.com The Paley Center for Media (310) 786-1000 Public accessible archives of television, radio, and new media content, over 160,000 programs and advertisements, including collections focused on LGBT, African-American, and Hispanic achievements in television. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Admission: free, donations welcome. 465 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills. www.paleycenter.org Wells Fargo History Museum (213) 253-7166 Features interactive exhibits, an original Concord Coach, a historically re-created agent’s office, a working telegraph, and samples of gold, including a 27-ounce gold nugget. Closed Sunday and most Saturdays. Free admission and cell-phone tour.

Metered parking. 333 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. www.wellsfargohistory.com/museums/los-angeles Zimmer Children’s Museum (323) 761-8984 Kids can be a star at the Mann Theater, pilot the Zimmer Plane, explore music at Rhythms of the World, make a splash at Water Ways and more. Closed Saturday. Admission: $7.50. 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 100, Los Angeles. www.zimmermuseum.org

PARKS & NATURE Arboretums and nature centers. Also see Playgrounds on page 52.

Arboretums, Gardens and Wetlands The following locations offer self-guided tours, workshops, family and kids’ programs, and special events.

Bolsa Chica Wetlands Guided tours and programs. Free; donations welcome. 3842 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach. www. amigosdebolsachica.org, www.bolsachicalandtrust. org, www.bolsachica.org Descanso Gardens (818) 949-4290 Adults, $9; kids (5-12), $4. 1418 Descanso Drive, La Canada Flintridge. www.descansogardens.org Fullerton Arboretum (657) 278-3407 $5 suggested donation for entry. 1900 Associated Road, Fullerton. www.fullertonarboretum.org lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

Los Angeles County Arboretum (626) 821-3222 Adults, $9; kids (5-12), $4. 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. www.arboretum.org

South Coast Botanic Garden (310) 544-1948 Adults, $9; kids (5-12), $4. Free admission every third Tuesday. 26300 Crenshaw, Palos Verdes Peninsula. www.southcoastbotanicgarden.org Nature Centers Guided and self-guided tours, workshops and classes, family-friendly events and interpretive centers.

• El Dorado Nature Center (562) 570-1745 Family and kids’ workshops, art and science classes, and family night walks; must pre-register, call (562) 570-1745. Plus, museum, gift shop and bird-watching on a 102-acre site, with more than two miles of trails, two lakes and a stream featuring California native plants. Closed Mondays. Vehicle entry fee, $58. 7550 E. Spring St., Long Beach. www.longbeach. gov/naturecenter. See inside front cover for details about their winter-break workshops.

Environmental Nature Center (949) 645-8489 1601 E. 16th St., Newport Beach. www.encenter.org Madrona Marsh Preserve and Nature Center

(310) 782-3989

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(949) 923-2235 Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. www.ocparks.com/parks/lagunac Oak Canyon Nature Center (714) 998-8380 6700 E. Walnut Canyon Road, Anaheim Hills. www. anaheim.net/ocnc

ZOOS & ANIMAL CARE CENTERS

San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary (949) 261-7963 5 Riparian View, Irvine. www.seaandsageaudubon.org

Zoos, farms, animal-care centers and an exotic rescue. For aquariums with marine animals, see Attractions in this section.

Shipley Nature Center (714) 842-4772 Parent and Me Time on Wednesdays, 11 a.m. $3 per parent. Donations welcome. Closed Sundays.

17851 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach. www. shipleynature.org

Animal Care Centers and Exotic Rescue Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles - Outreach and educational programs. Open daily. Free, donations encouraged. 3601 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro.

(310) 548-5677. www.marinemammalcare.org

Turtle Rock Nature Center (949) 724-6738 1 Sunnyhill Drive, Irvine www.tinyurl.com/TurtleRockIrvine

Pacific Marine Mammal Center - Outreach and educational programs. Plus, an after-school program designed for children ages 8-13, September - May from 4-6 p.m. Open daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free, donations encouraged. 20612 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. (949) 494-3050. www.pacificmmc.org

Upper Newport Bay Preserve (949) 923-2290 Toddler programs also offered. 2301 N. University Drive, Newport Beach. www.ocparks.com/parks/newport Parks For a detailed listing of parks in Long Beach metro, and Los Angeles and Orange counties, visit www. kidsguidemagazine.com online Directory under “Recreation and Parks.”

Star Eco Station - Rescue facility offers handson ecology lessons and encounters with tropical birds, exotic reptiles, wildcats and ocean life. Annual events and school-break camps are also offered. Weekends, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., tours begin every hour (last tour at 3 p.m.). Visit their website

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Sherman Library & Gardens (949) 673-2261 Adults, $5; kids (12-18), $3. First Monday of the month, free admission. 2647 E. Coast Hwy., Corona Del Mar. www.slgardens.org

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Susie Q Ranch (951) 551-4585 Pony rides, petting zoo and trail rides. 28330 Mary Place, Murrieta. www.susieqranch.co

Living Desert Zoo and Botanical Gardens 47-900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert (760) 346-5694 www.livingdesert.org Encounter over 450 wild animals, live shows, children’s discovery center, animal carousel, seasonal camel rides, twice daily giraffe feedings, a G-scale model train, and more. Open daily. Adults, $19.95; kids (3-12), $9.95.

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. Plus, “Miner’s Gulch,” where kids pan for gems, fossils and gold.

Adults, $10; kids, $8. 31791 Los Rios St., San Juan Capistrano. www.zoomars.com

Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles (323) 644-4200 www.lazoo.org Home to a diverse collection of 1,100 animals representing 250 different species, many of which are rare or endangered. Children’s Zoo and school-break camps also offered. Open daily. Admission: adults, $20; kids (2-12), $15.

Moorpark College Teaching Zoo 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark (805) 378-1441 www.zoo.moorparkcollege.edu Animal shows and demonstrations twice a day. Plus, behind-the-scenes tours and other up-close opportunities. Weekends, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Adults, $8; kids (3-12), $6.

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. Visit their website for story times, special events and classes.

School tours and scout programs available. Open daily. General admission: $2; free for ages 3 and under. Parking, $3-10.

Petting Zoos and Farms Amy’s Farm (844) 426-9732 Farm group tours of 10+, smaller groups (2+) can be added on to other tours as bookings allow.

Call for availability. Includes: milking cows, feeding farm animals, grooming horses and picking herbs. $8-10 per person. Educational workshops and classes 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. 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. Free admission. The farm is closed on holidays and during property-wide events such as the OC Fair. OC Fair and Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. www.ocfair.com/farm Pony Time (562) 916-7669, (951) 201-3928 Goats, rabbits, chickens, sheep, an alpaca and a cow. Admission is $1. Goat feeding for additional fee.

Hand-led ponies around a trot track are also available, plus lessons and trail rides. 11369 Carson St., Lakewood. www.ponytimeatlakewood.weebly.com

San Diego Zoo 2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego (619) 231-1515 www.sandiegozoo.org Home to more than 3,700 rare and endangered animals. Plus, camps, sleepovers and family events.

Open daily. Adults, $52; kids (3-11), $42.

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. Plus, safaris, camps, sleepovers, Flightline zip line and a Jungle Ropes course. Adults, $52; kids (3-11), $42.

Santa Ana Zoo Prentice Park, 1801 E. Chestnut Ave., 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 carousel. Family events throughout the year. Open daily. Adults, $10-12; kids (3-12), $7-9.

parties Party packages and entertainment at your home or party facility. Also see listings throughout Kidsguide as many offer party packages.

• 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 ad on page 27.

• Aquarium of the Pacific 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach (562) 951-1630 www.aquariumofthepacific.org lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

• Art Steps Mission Viejo (949) 454-9555 24000 Alicia Pkwy., # 31 Yorba Linda (714) 524-2248 18212 Imperial Hwy. www.artstepsclasses.com Birthday parties or scout classes at Art Steps are fun, mini art classes. Each child proudly brings home a beautiful, finished drawing in crayon, marker or pastel, as a party favor or as work toward an art badge. Contact for details on their new location opening in Irvine! Also see Arts and Crafts under Arts, and Camps. See ad on page 5.

• Big Air Trampoline Park Laguna Hills

(949) 305-9788 Buena Park

(844) 550-JUMP www.BigAirUSA.com Big Air Trampoline Parks have quickly become our area’s premier birthday party locations, winning “Best

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Birthday Party Venue” multiple times. Party packages include at least one hour of jump time and 40 minutes of reserved table time with pizza and beverages. Party packages include a minimum of ten jumpers, but can be catered to groups of any size! Other options include extended jump time, private rooms, Big Air socks and apparel, as well as gift cards for jump time and other fun party favors! Reservations are required and may be made online or over the phone with Event Sales.

Also see Attractions. See ad on page 34.

• Blue Submarine (888) 218-8085 www.thebluesubmarine.com The Blue Submarine offers fun, educational adventures in marine biology. They bring live tide pool animals to you, adding an unforgettable experience to your birthday party or special event. The Blue Submarine allows your guests to visit the tide pool without getting wet! English/Spanish bilingual programs also available. Call today to book your party or special event! See ad on page 32.

• Build It Workspace 4388 Cerritos Ave., Los Alamitos (714) 947-0800 www.buildit.ws/birthday-parties Parties at Build It Workspace are an exciting and creative way to celebrate your child’s big day. Fun activities include robot races, sewing with electronics, soap/chocolate-mold making, 3D printing and laser cutting. Girls and boys learn something new and create a unique project to take home. Parties are two hours with exclusive use of the facil-

ity. Scouting events, meetings and fundraisers also available. Also see STEM. See ad on page 13.

• Columbia Memorial Space Center 12400 Columbia Way, Downey (562) 231-1200 www.columbiaspacescience.org Host your own out-of-this-world event at the Columbia Memorial Space Center. Use the entire 20,000-square-foot Space Center or select facilities for meetings, birthdays, reunions, weddings, banquets, and other special events. Birthday party packages are available. See Museums for complete listing. See ad on page 29.

• 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, party decor, plus skate time. Skating lessons available upon request. Also offers public skating and skating classes for kids (3+) and adults. See Skating and Hockey under Sports. See ad on page 47.

• Emerald Events Mobile Ice Skating Rink (714) 508-3690 www.emeraldevents.com If you’re looking for a unique experience for your corporate, church, or school event or home party, try Emerald Events’ synthetic mobile ice skating rink, offered year round. It can be set up on almost any flat paved surface and they even provide the skates.

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Let the Aquarium supply all the ingredients for an unforgettable party! Birthday parties include a onehour classroom program featuring animal touch time, bio-fact discovery and a 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; food items 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.

For parties up to 25 people: $1,200. For parties of 26-45 people: $2,000. Member discount available.

See ad on page 23; coupon on page 48.

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Tube Rollers and Paddle Roller Boats. Their newest attractions include: foam parties, synthetic mobile ice skating rink and curling (see Skating and Hockey), Quad Mobile Bungee Trampoline system, photo booth and Huge Radical Run Obstacle Course. Perfect for children’s parties, corporate events, carnivals, fundraisers, team building or any special occasion. Don’t be fooled by imitators...they are the original and only Bubble Rollers. Also see Task Force Laser Tag in this section. See ad on page 33.

• 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 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 and Calendar. See ad on page 24.

Want to try ice curling? Contact them for that, too!

See ad on page 33.

• Emerald Events - The Bubble Rollers (714) 508-3690 www.emeraldevents.com www.thebubblerollers.com The original Bubble Rollers (the premier product-line from Emerald Events) allows you to run, walk or roll on water without getting wet! No pool? They can bring an inflatable pool, or have your party at a public pool or park, or a Bubble Rollers location; they are approved

by OC Parks, California PTA and Compliance Depot for all schools, churches and public events. Be the first to offer a Bubble Bumper or Bubble Bumper Soccer event; or try their Land Zorb Bubble Rollers, Large

• Gryphon Fitness Studio 971 Via Rodeo, Placentia (714) 519-1343 www.GryphonFencing.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 avail-

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• Kosher Hot Dogs • Hamburgers • Soft Chicken Tacos • Candy Apples • Salad Bar • Fresh, Hot Cookies • Crepes & Omelets • Chocolate Fountains • Glatt Kosher Menu • Gourmet Pizzas • Chicken Nuggets • French Fries • Cotton Candy • Ice Cream Sundae Bar • Hot & Ice Blended Cappuccinos • Plus Much, Much More!

ability. Email: info@gryphonfencing.com. See ad on page 42.

• Irvine Lanes 3415 Michaelson Ave., Irvine (949) 786-9625 www.irvinelanes.com Irvine Lanes bowling center offers fun, easy-to-plan, and affordable birthday parties for kids of all ages.

With 40 lanes of bowling, they can accommodate parties of any size. Their catering kitchen offers many items that can be added to your birthday party, including fruit and veggie platters. Also see Bowling.

See ad on page 41.

• 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 Ballerinas’ 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 under Arts. See ad on page 7.

• 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 23,000 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 for more program information. See ad on page 11.

• Leeway Sailing Center Birthday Party Packages 5437 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach (562) 570-1719 www.longbeach.gov/park A unique fun celebration at the beach! Birthday Party Package “A” includes one hour of beach games, one hour of barbecue and one hour of boating. Pricing ranges from $255-490 based on size of party, package and amenities. Birthday Party Package “B” includes one hour of beach games or barbecue and one hour of boating. Pricing ranges from $200-465 based on size of party, package and amenities. Non-refundable deposit due at time of reservation: $50.

• 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 lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

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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. See ad on page 34; coupon on page 48.

• Life of the Party (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 32.

• Lil’ Chef School 15435 Jeffery Road, #132, Irvine (949) 679-8390 www.lilchefschool.com Party themes include Teddy Bear Pic-Nic, PizzaPalooza, and more From Wok on the Wild Side to Pizookie Sundae menu, their parties let parents relax and enjoy the show! Add-ons can include cupcake decorating, sundae bar, goodie bags and aprons.

Also see Camps and Cooking. See ad on page 53.

• Mathobotix 10900 Los Alamitos Blvd., Ste. 146, Los Alamitos 1000 Roosevelt, #200, Irvine (562) 594-5000 www.mathobotix.com Kids will build robots and play games! Three hours of fun and STEM education. See ad on page 45.

• My Gym Children’s Fitness Center Long Beach 3287 Industry Drive, near Redondo and Stearns (562) 986-0066 www.mygym.com/longbeach 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

Cypress Early Learning Center Belmont Shore Children’s Center Early Learning Preschool Belmontwww.BelmontShoreChildren.com Shore Children’s Center www.CypressChild.com CypressPreschool.com BelmontShorePreschool.com 4539 Cerritos Ave., Cypress 30 S. Termino Ave., Long Beach 4539 Cerritos Ave., Cypress 30 W. Termino562-439-3369 Ave., Long Beach 714-828-9000 (714) 828-9000 (562) 439-3369 Cypress Learning Tree Cerritos Lane Preschool www.CypressLearningTree.com and After-School Care Cypress Learning Tree Cerritos Learning Tree Preschool Rossmoor Children’s Center 5417 Bishop Street, Cypress www.CerritosChild.com Rossmoor Children’s Center CypressLearningTreePreschool.com CerritosLearningTreePreschool.com RossmoorPreschool.com 714-527-2744 Cabrillo Lane,Artesia Cerritos www.RossmoorPreschool.com 5417 Bishop St., Cypress 1902320223 Norwalk Blvd., 4161 Green Ave., Los Alamitos 18 months to 6 years 4161 Green Ave., Los Alamitos (714) 527-2744 (562) 562-865-0482 860-6302 (562) 431-6553 Ages 2 to 12 years 562-431-6553 Child Cerritos Lane Preschool AcaciaFullerton Tree Preschool Development Preschool Cerritos Learning Tree Preschool CerritosLanePreschool.com AcaciaTreePreschool.com www.CerritosChild.com 20223 Cabrillo Lane, Cerritos 1701 E. www.FullertonChild.com Chapman Ave., Fullerton 1701 E. Chapman Ave., Fullerton 19023 Norwalk Blvd., Artesia (562) 865-0482 (714) 526-7855 562-860-6302

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Town & County Preschool Willow Lane Preschool TownCountryPreschool.com www.WillowLanePreschool.com 14203 Ln., Westminster Westminster 14203 Willow Willow Lane, (714) 894-4036 714-894-4036

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OASchools.com

• Reading • Phonics • Computer • Math • Science • Music • Piano & Keyboard • Foreign Languages

• Gymnastics • Dance • Karate • Field Trips • Hot Lunches • Summer Programs: Academics • Field Trips & Swimming

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OAKWOOD ACADEMY

1710 Redondo Ave., Long Beach • 597-8611

8740 Ramona Ave., Bellflower • 634-7527

3850 Long Beach Bl., Long Beach • 426-6264

Age 2 thru Kindergarten

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 21.

• Parties By Erin & Co. (562) 901-0111 www.bestpartiesbyerin.com With more than 15 years experience, self-proclaimed Party Whisperer, Erin, and her team of talented performers can give your child the party of their dreams. They custom build every party according to theme, age group and number of children so you can sit back and relax, while they run the show. From face painting and magic with Cinderella, to relays and games with tweens, their energetic team can continue to perform and do parties as your child gets older. Magicians, characters, music, Who-Done-It Mystery, Super Hero Training, face painters... no child is too young or too old and no event is too large or too small for Parties By Erin and Co! Have an idea or theme of your own? Give them a call and let them create the perfect party for you. Don’t forget, the holidays are right around the corner. Also see Acting Out in Theater under Arts.

See ad on page 32.

Children’s House Since 1967

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM

Ages 2-6 • Year-Round Program Individualized Instruction • Open 7 am to 6 pm

Age 2 thru 1st Grade

• Pretend City Children’s Museum 29 Hubble, Irvine (949) 428-3900 www.pretendcity.org A birthday party at Pretend City Children’s Museum will create lasting memories that your little ones will be talking about for years to come. Their variety of birthday party packages are sure to make a birthday wish come true! See Attractions for complete listing.

See ad on page 25.

• Shared Science (562) 285-3942 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 constructions, computer programming or even robotics. Workshop content can be tailored to group age, interests and take-away projects. Greater Long Beach locations.

Also see STEM and Calendar. See ad on page 12.

• Skateboarding Parties with Skatedogs (714) 313-8787 www.skatedogs.com Skatedogs comes to your home with portable ramps and rails to create a custom skatepark for a one-ofa-kind birthday party. Guests can ride ramps and get skateboarding 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. See ad on page 45.

• Task Force Laser Tag and Airsoft Shooting Range - Emerald Events (714) 508-3690 www.taskforcelasertag.com www.emeraldevents.com Get your next event blasting with Task Force Laser

Long Beach Locations:

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Tag or Mobile Airsoft Shooting Range! Great for both kids and adults, they offer the most realistic Laser Tag experience in Southern California. Their stateof-the-art equipment works both day and night, and their paintball-style inflatable bunkers turn your playing field into a one-of-a-kind realistic battle zone.

They can operate almost anywhere, including parks, schools, indoor halls, gyms, backyards and more.

And, no one else in the Western U.S. offers their airsoft machine-gun style enclosed shooting range.

Both are the ideal attractions for your one-of-a-kind birthday party, school or church carnival, corporate team building or fundraising event. Approved by The California PTA and Compliance Depot. Also available are their foam parties, Quad Bungee Trampoline system, Huge Radical Run Obstacle Courses and mobile photo booths (see listing for “Emerald Events - The Bubble Rollers” in this section). See ad on page 33.

• 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 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 listing in Skating and Hockey for locations. See ad on page 46.

• Vans Skatepark Birthday Parties 20 City Blvd. West, Orange (714) 763-3800 www.vans.com

FULL PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM

ELEMENTARY PROGRAM

Grades K-6 • Phonics, Art, Music, Geography Social Science • Year-Round Program

www.montessorischoollb.com

Age 2 thru 5th Grade

PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN “The Best in Education & Care For Your Child”

4300 Bellflower Blvd., Lakewood, 90713 Lic#198006164 • Methodist Church Lkwd.

(562) 377-1300

Ages 2-6 7am-6pm Mon-Fri POTTY TRAINING 2 LOCATIONS 5730 South St., Lakewood, 90713 Lic#198008598 • Trinity Church

(562) 461-7311

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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 back inside cover.

schools Child development centers, preschools, elementary and secondary schools. Also see: Child Care and Baby Sitting under Family Resources, and Enrichment for Tutoring and Academics.

• EduCare 4300 Bellflower Blvd., Lakewood (562) 377-1300 5730 South St., Lakewood (562) 461-7311 EduCare Preschools of Lakewood are private 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. There is a stable staff with very little turn-over. Parents and visitors at the school often comment on the 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. See ad on page 36.

• 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 with large play areas. Montessori Children’s House

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has been serving the community for more than 45 years. See ad on page 36.

• Oakwood Academy Schools www.OASchools.com Oakwood Academy Schools offer 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.

See ad on page 36; discount coupon on page 54.

Creative Day Academy (562) 634-7527 8740 Ramona Ave., Bellflower Age 2 through 1st grade. Lic. 191598510.

Oakwood Preschool & Academy (562) 426-6264 3850 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Ages 2 through 5th grade. Lic. 198011608.

Oaktree Preschool & Kindergarten (562) 597-8611 1710 Redondo Ave., Long Beach Age 2 through Kindergarten. Lic. 191601050.

Parent-Participation Play Groups/Preschools www.ccppns.org 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.

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on to colleges and universities. About 30% each year are accepted at the nation’s top 100 colleges and universities. You’re welcomed to come and see any of the Valley Christian campuses. Your first visit will include an Educational Success Consultation with one of the principals, followed by a tour. Contact Dianne Grasmeyer to schedule your visit, (562) 860-0556. Also see Calendar. See ads on pages 17 and 37.

sports • The Prentice School 18341 Lassen Drive, North Tustin (714) 538-4511 www.prentice.org Founded in 1986, the school serves bright students in grade K-8 with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences and related learning challenges, such as ADHD and anxiety. Their mission is to empower children with learning differences to fulfill their potential by using a multi-sensory teaching approach and an adaptive learning environment. With a 10:1 student to faculty ratio, small classrooms engage students in a manner of learning that is conducive to their unique needs. Additional services include: speech and language, occupational therapy, social skills and educational assistive technology, along with a wide range of enrichment activities to develop and maximize each child’s abilities. As a private, nonprofit and nonpublic academic school accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, The Prentice School has established a reputation as one of the leading schools for students with learning differences.

• Preschools - Long Beach and Orange County Belmont Shore (562) 439-3369 www.BelmontShorePreschool.com Cerritos (562) 865-0482 www.CerritosLanePreschool.com Cerritos/Artesia (562) 860-6302 www.CerritosLearningTreePreschool.com Cypress, south (714) 828-9000 www.CypressPreschool.com Cypress, north (714) 527-2744 www.CypressLearningTreePreschool.com Fullerton (714) 526-7855 www.AcaciaTreePreschool.com Los Alamitos/Rossmoor (562) 431-6553 www.RossmoorPreschool.com Westminster (714) 894-4036 www.TownCountryPreschool.com Year-round preschools, for ages 2-5 years, offer an accelerated academic program that includes science, math and language development. Potty training, hot lunches and pre-kindergarten are available.

Instruction is provided by skillful, creative teachers that offer part-day and full-day classes. See ad on page 35.

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• St. Catherine’s Academy 215 N. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim 92805 (714) 772-1363 www.stcatherinesacademy.org St. Catherine’s Academy (SCA) is an all boys’ Catholic school with a military tradition serving students in transitional kindergarten to 8th grade. Founded in 1889 by the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose, SCA offers both day and boarding opportunities. SCA’s military tradition provides a structured environment that helps boys grow into responsible, self-motivated young men.

For more information, visit www.stcatherinesacademy. org or call (714) 772-1363. See ad on page 37.

• Stratford School 24741 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo (949) 458-1776 www.stratfordschools.com At Stratford, high expectations yield extraordinary results. They start early with an advanced and intentionally balanced curriculum that challenges students and accelerates achievement. Their ever-evolving, STEAM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) curriculum and teaching methods ensure students develop the diverse set of problemsolving skills and creative talents they’ll need in today’s world. This carefully designed approach prepares students to excel at the next level and become tomorrow’s creative problem solvers, innovators, and confident leaders. Additional locations in Altadena, Los Angeles Melrose, and Northern California. For more information, visit www.stratfordschools.com.

See Calendar for upcoming visitor Open House dates and tour week. See ad on page 35.

• Valley Christian Schools Cerritos area (562) 860-0556 www.vcschools.org At Valley Christian, you’ll find an inescapable link between excellence in education and a Biblical World view. Students enjoy outstanding training in fine arts, sports, honors and AP courses (with unparalleled pass rates), and STEM, including award-winning robotics. All courses are taught by highly-engaged Christian teachers who consider their profession a calling. They guide students to academic excellence, artistic accomplishment and athletic distinction. Preschool through 12th grade operates on four separate campuses, and offers a wide variety of experience-based and progressive learning opportunities, including multi-age classes at the elementary campus. 97% of VCHS graduates go

Included in this section: traditional sports, ranging from aquatics and baseball to skateboarding and volleyball, plus a variety of miscellaneous sports, such as badminton and jump roping. More opportunities are found through recreation departments, community colleges, YMCAs, and Boys and Girls Clubs, see Appendix for contact information.

AQUATICS & WATER POLO Swim and diving instruction, swim teams, and synchronized swimming; plus water-polo classes, clubs and camps. Also see Fishing and Boating in this section.

• Alpert JCC Swim Instruction and Water Polo 3801 East Willow St., Long Beach (562) 426-7601, Ext. 1051 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 1.

American Red Cross www.redcross.org Classes (5+) include first aid and CPR, plus referrals to Red Cross-certified swim programs and instructors. Enter your zip code on their website to find a location near you.

• Deep Blue Swim School Belmont Shore: 11-39th Place., Long Beach (562) 434-1644 Bixby Knolls: 3640 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach (562) 988-SWIM www.deepbluelongbeach.com Deep Blue Swim School offers free infant classes (3-5 months), private lessons, parent and me swim lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

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classes, pre-competitive swim team, snorkeling clinics, and scuba for kids year round in their 92 degree indoor and ozone-filtrated pools. Lessons are offered to all ages at their Belmont Shore and Bixby Knolls facilities and focus on fun and safety in and around the water. Deep Blue is passionate about the lifelong benefits that swimming lessons provide. Call to arrange a free trial lesson and start your aquatic journey today! See ad on this page.

Diving Instruction McCormick Divers, 1910 Lemon Ave., Long Beach, (714) 846-5731, www.McCormickDivers.com.

PDGA Sports Training Center, 15064 Shoemaker Ave., Sante Fe Springs, (562) 229-1927, www. pdausa.net. USA Diving, resources for finding diving teams, coaches and events, (317) 237-5252, www.usadiving.org.

• City Recreation Departments Lakewood Recreation and Community Services - Swim Lessons by Lakewood Aquatics (3+). (562) 866-9771, Ext. 2408. www.lakewoodcity.org/recreation Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine - Beginning to intermediate swim instruction (3+); year-round.

Parent and child, (9 mos-3 yrs), recreational swimming and classes. Belmont Plaza Pool, (562) 5701806; King Pool, (562) 570-1718; and Silverado Pool, (562) 570-1721. www.longbeach.gov/park • International Water Polo Club (949) 533-5216 www.internationalwaterpoloclub.com Both competitive and non-competitive programs, serving all communities, for kids as young as 2, and youth in a variety of age divisions, as well as adults/ masters. 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 program, Splashball (2-9), is offered Monday - Friday, 6:15-7:30 p.m., and is 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! See ad on page 41.

Southern California Swim Teams (800) 824-6206 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 www.teamusa.org/USA-synchronized-swimming Provides information on So Cal clubs (3+), plus additional resources. To find a program near you, download the Club Directory (under “Membership” on the website). lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

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• United Waterpolo Club (877) 426-7656, (877) H20-POLO www.unitedwaterpoloclub.org Take your kids’ swimming to the next level! Newbies can now join United Waterpolo Club (UPWC).

Since it was founded in 2007, UWPC has garnered eight national championships. Dedicated to teaching and promoting water polo to youth throughout Southern California, the non-profit club offers competitive programs for boys and girls (5-14).

UPWC is all about fundamentals. Game play is focused on improving each player’s skill and game knowledge, with the goal of building life-long players. For those younger or brand-new to water polo, UPWC also offers a Mini-Polo program. Jump in today! Monday - Thursday, 5:30 p.m. Golden West College Pool, 15744 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach. See ad on page 38.

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

ARCHERY Clubs, lessons and ranges.

Archery Ranges The following private ranges offer instruction (5+), tournaments, league activities, target practice and private lessons. Camps may be offered. Party packages available. Hi-Tech Archery, 1912 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, (714) 449-9744, www.htarchery.com.

Orange County Archery, 25782 Obrero Drive, Mission Viejo, (949) 916-6855, www.ocarchery.com.

• El Dorado Regional Park Archery Range 7500 E. Spring St., Long Beach (657) 222-0269 www.eldoradoarchers.com Free instruction to improve skills and consistent shooting technique (8+). Must take safety class before taking beginning class; sign up begins at 9 a.m.

Advanced, 9-10:20 a.m.; beginners, 10:30-11:50 a.m.; and safety class, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Equipment provided. Park entry fee, $5-8.

• Gryphon Fitness Studio 971 Via Rodeo, Placentia (714) 519-1343 www.GryphonFitnessStudio.com Archery teaches focus, concentration and coordination. Gryphon Fencing and Fitness Studio offers beginning archery classes for kids 7 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. Also see Parties. See ad on page 12.

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U.S.A. Archery www.teamusa.org/USA-Archery The national governing body for archery coordinates the Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) program which offers youth (8-20) the opportunity to compete in competitions. Free referrals to clubs, tournaments and camps near you. Find Junior Olympic Archery Development link under the “Archers” tab on their website.

BASEBALL & SOFTBALL

• Tom Hicks Baseball Camps, LLC P.O. Box 15963, Long Beach, CA 90815-0963 (562) 425-2446 www.tomhicksbaseballcamps.com The 28th annual THBC prides itself on being the area’s best fundamental baseball camp. Camps offered during Christmas break and summer focus on individual instruction and improvement.

For only $125, 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 2009-2017 alone! A low student-to-teacher ratio guarantees a wonderful experience. Camps are available in Long Beach and the surrounding areas. Check their website for further information.

Leagues, camps and clinics.

Batting Cages Most facilities offer training and lessons; some offer parties. Web search “batting cages” plus your city.

League Baseball and Softball Bobby Sox Softball (714) 522-1234 Girls league (9-19) in age divisions, plus Mini Sox (4-8). No tryouts. Register November to January for spring season; August for fall season. www. bobbysoxsoftball.org Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth Baseball (800) 880-3142 League for ages 4-18. Offers Buddy Baseball for kids (5-20) with special needs. www.baberuthleague.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 (4-22) with special needs.

Register in August for fall/winter season and November for spring season. Use your zip code to find a local league on their website or find resources to start a league. www.littleleague.org Pony Baseball and Softball Coed baseball leagues in age divisions (5-18), plus girls softball (4-23). 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 Softball Associations Referrals and information for local leagues and tournaments: American Fastpitch Association, (714) 952-9311, www.afasoftball.com. Amateur Softball Association, www.socal-asa.org.

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BASKETBALL Leagues, clinics and camps.

• Alpert JCC in Long Beach 3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach (562) 426-7601, Ext. 1047 www.alpertjcc.org AJCC/Pete Davis Youth Basketball League for boys and girls, ages 6-13 years. Sunday, September 24, 3 p.m. is League Registration Day for all new and returning players. Games held Sundays, 1-6 p.m. Winter and spring sessions also available.

Email: spaletz@alpertjcc.org for information. See ad on page 1.

National Junior Basketball (888) 623-0124 www.njbl.org Boys’ and girls’ leagues in three age divisions (grades 1-12). Registration began in August for winter season. Various chapter locations.

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

• Irvine Lanes 3415 Michelson Drive, Irvine (949) 786-9625 www.irvinelanes.com Irvine Lanes is one of Southern California’s premiere bowling centers, with 40 lanes, complete with automatic scoring system, full arcade and snack bar. The second floor introduces a unique concept in bowling centers featuring a number of quiet, private rooms for elegant meetings and catered special events. They offer fun, easy-to-plan, and affordable birthday parties for kids (see Parties). See ad on page 41. lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

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Bowling Centers Many locations offer junior and parent/child leagues, bumper bowling, scholarships, tournaments and party packages. Web search “bowling” plus your city.

Lawn Bowling Center Newport Beach Lawn Bowling (949) 640-1022 Year-round lessons for all ages. 1550 Crown Drive North, Corona Del Mar. www.newportharborlbc.com United States Bowling Congress Youth Leagues www.bowl.com/youth Leagues, tournaments, scholarships and instruction. Visit their website for the current season and how to sign up.

FENCING Youth fencing instruction, competition, camps and parties.

• Gryphon Fencing & Fitness Studio 971 Via Rodeo, Placentia (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! Fenc-

ing develops stamina, discipline and coordination.

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 vacation-break camps. Fencing- and archery-themed birthday parties (see 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 page 42.

More Fencing Anaheim Hills Fencers, Anaheim Hills, (714) 996-8880, www.anaheimhillsfencers.com. Golubitsky Fencing

Year-Round Aquatics Fun with International Water Polo Club!

Boys & Girls • All Skills • Ages 2 & Up • Programs for Elementary, Middle, High School, College & Adult Athletes

Benefits of Water Polo • 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.

• Provides a positive atmosphere that encourages learning and fun.

Camps, Clinics, Teams Leagues & Games • Groups are divided by gender, age & skill.

• Program for beginners and intermediates to learn the basics.

• Club & Travel Teams for the committed athlete.

• Fun, friendly, competitive games, tournaments & leagues • Mention “Kidsguide” and your first class is free!

New! Fun!

Free Intro Class for Groups Great for schools, scouts, youth groups & more.

Call to schedule your event today!

Girls & Boys

Age Groups: 10&U, 12&U, 14&U 16&U, 18&U Adult/Masters

Great for Beginners!

SPLASHBALL Ages 2-8 M-F, 6:15-7:30pm • $100 per mo

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

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

Camps for youths & teens.

Birthday parties available too!

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

971 Via Rodeo Placentia, CA 92870

Where the 55 and 91 Freeways meet in Orange County

Center, Tustin, (714) 676-3758, www.gfc-world.com.

Laguna Fencing Center, Laguna Hills, (949) 215-4112, www.lagunafencing.com. Orange County Fencing Academy, Irvine, (949) 445-4321, www.ocfencing.net.

South Coast Fencing Center, Santa Ana, (714) 5492946, www.southcoastfencing.com.

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

FISHING & BOATING Sailing, rowing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing classes. Plus, local fishing lakes, fishing information and referrals. Also see: Boat Cruises and Whale Watching under Attractions.

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.

Dana Wharf Sportfishing Free Kids Fishing Day and Kids Club 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point (949) 496-5794 www.danawharf.com For kids (12 and under), clinics are held on Sundays, noon - 12:30 p.m. Join a fishing trip from 12:455:45 p.m.; one child (12 and under) can fish for free with the purchase of one adult ticket. Kids’ Club of42 kidsguide fall/winter 2017/18

Newport Aquatic Center - Junior Rowing (high school), September - May; and Outrigger Paddling (11+), year round. 1 Whitecliffs Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 6467725. www.newportaquaticcenter.com Newport Sea Base - Programs for boys and girls (7+) include sailing, canoeing, kayaking, rowing, fishing, motor-boat driving and stand-up paddle boarding (SUP). Ocean-themed field trips also offered. 1931 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach. (949) 642-5031. www.newportseabase.org OC Sailing and Events Center - Sailing, marine safety and kayaking/SUP classes. 34451 Ensenada Place, Dana Point Harbor. (949) 923-2215. www.ocsail.com

FIRST CLASS FREE!

Gryphon Fitness Studio

piloting and navigation. (562) 344-1589. www. longbeachbsa.org/seabase

fers a yearly membership that includes a half-day fishing trip for one child and one adult, two-hour whale watching trip, merchandise and discounts, $39 per year.

Fishing Spots Some offer camping, parties and equipment rental.

A fishing license may be required for ages 16 and up. Mt. Baldy Trout Pools - (909) 982-4246, www. mtbaldytroutpools.com. Santa Ana River Lakes Anaheim, (714) 632-7830, www.fishinglakes.com.

Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area - Irwindale, (626) 334-1065, www.tinyurl.com/santafedam. Troutdale Agoura, (818) 889-9993, www.allyoucanfish.com.

Department of Fish and Game - Information includes maps to local lakes, events, plus publications geared for kids. Find a fishing location near you, www.wildlife.ca.gov.

Pier fishing is available in Huntington Beach, Long Beach, Newport Beach, San Pedro and Seal Beach.

Plus, most regional parks offer lake fishing. See Parks and Nature. • Leeway Sailing Center Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine 5437 E. Ocean Blvd.

(562) 570-1719 www.longbeach.gov/park Classes are offered year round for beginner to intermediate sailors, including bay kayaking (10+) and sailing using Sabot (8+), Keelboat and Capri 14 boats (13+). Group, private or semi-private lessons are available.

On-The-Water Instruction Boy Scouts of America - Programs for teens (1421) to learn boat handling under power and sail,

OCC Junior Sailing - After-school sailing classes (7-13) are offered in fall and spring, plus winter camps. Parent and child lessons (6-13). 1801 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach. (949) 645-9412. www.occsailing.com Yacht Club Classes: Alamitos Bay Yacht Club - 7201 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, (562) 343-8030, www. abycjrprogram.com. Balboa Yacht Club - 1801 Bayside Drive, Corona Del Mar, (949) 673-3515, Ext. 133, www.balboayachtclub.com. Seal Beach Yacht Club - 255 Marina Drive, Long Beach, (562) 5946337, www.slbyc.com. Shoreline Yacht Club - 386 Shoreline Drive South, Long Beach, (562) 435-4093, www.shorelineyachtclub.com.

US Rowing www.usrowing.org Resources to find a rowing instruction class or a club or crew.

FOOTBALL & CHEERLEADING Flag and tackle football leagues and clinics, plus cheer classes, camps and squads. Also see: Gymnastics in this section, and Dance under Arts for cheer-related activities.

Football and Cheerleading at Games American Youth Football and Cheer - Tackle football (5-16) and cheerleading (5-18) at AYF games. www. americanyouthfootball.com Friday Night Lights - Flag football (grades K-8); fall and spring 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.

Pop Warner Little Scholars - Flag and tackle football league (5-15). League registration begins as early as January for the fall season. Cheerleaders (5-15) perform at games and participate in cheerleading lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

competitions. Registration starts in February for August - November season. Visit their website for your city’s contact information. www.popwarner.com

NFL/PICK6 Youth Flag Football - Coed, boys and girls (grades PreK-8). Registration starts October 1 for the March - June season. www.pick6yff.com • HSC All Stars Cheerleading Program 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. Since then, they have won numerous regional and national championships. HSC All Stars is run and directed by Cheryl Vuong, coach for the nationally and world-ranked Los Alamitos Cheer program. As a competitive cheerleading program for girls and boys (4+), HSC All Stars teaches all levels of cheer from their prep teams to senior-level advanced teams.

Now with more than five competitive teams from various ages and levels, they are preparing for another successful season. For enrollment information, email: info@hscallstars.com. See ad on page 11.

National Cheerleaders Association www.varsity.com Hosts championships and camps (10+).

GYMNASTICS

• My Gym Children’s Fitness Center Long Beach 3287 Industry Drive, near Redondo and Stearns (562) 986-0066 www.mygym.com/longbeach My Gym has helped thousands of children, ages 6 weeks through 13 years, gain confidence and self-esteem in a loving and caring environment.

The innovative, 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 21.

USA Gymnastics (800) 345-4719, (317) 237-5050 www.usagym.org, www.usagymclub.com Websites provide information and resources for all areas of gymnastics, including artistic/rhythmic, acrobatic, trampoline and tumbling. Plus, find referrals to local clubs.

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English and/or Western riding instruction, horse care, camps, parties, and pony and polo clubs, plus trail rides. Also see: Camps.

• 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, 45-60 minutes. Horses are provided. See ad on page 44.

• Sandie Mercer Ranch at Lakewood Equestrian Center 11369 Carson St., Lakewood (562) 425-1905 Private and group instruction (6+) for Western, English and Jumping. Beginner through advanced lessons can be arranged to fit your schedule. Lessons are available six days a week on your horse or

Lakewood Equestrian Center @ Sandie Mercer Ranch

Classes, camps, competitive teams and referrals. Also see: Football and Cheerleading and Dance under Arts for related activities.

• Kidnastics Gymnastics and HSC All Star Cheerleading 10712 Reagan St., Los Alamitos (562) 431-1102 www.kidnastics.net Kidnastics has been pleased to offer quality gymnastics instruction for over 40 years. As a recreational gymnastics and competitive cheerleading facility with over 23,000 square feet of full-line gymnastics equipment and two full-size gymnastics floors, they offer nothing but the best instructional classes for your children. Here, children learn all levels of gymnastics and cheerleading.

Known for their quality and effective instructional classes and the lowest student-to-teacher ratio, students learn to train and stay fit in a safe and fun environment. The staff here strive to provide a positive experience by teaching the importance of staying fit and having fun. They offer a variety of classes for children 12 months through the teen years. Programs include Totnastics, their early motor development and coordination classes designed for children 12-36 months, and gymnastics and tumbling classes for ages 3 years and

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Private & Group Instruction

Beginners - Advanced Ages 6+ English • Western • Jumping Horsemanship & Fundamentals Open 6 Days

Scout Groups Too! Summer Camps & Holiday Programs

11369 Carson St., Lakewood

(562) 425-1905

sandiejmercer@gmail.com

Ages 7-17 Learn about horses & their care, plus horseback riding two times daily.

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NFL Youth Flag Football - Coed, boys and girls (5-17) teams. Join a league or start one in your area. www. nflflag.com

up. In addition to their great gymnastics program, they also offer competitive cheer programs: HSC All Stars for ages 4 years and up (see Football and Cheerleading), plus their seasonal summer day camps (see Camps) and party packages (see Parties). Visit the website or call the number listed for more program information. See ad on page 11.

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instructor on staff, students enjoy learning in a safe, caring and fun atmosphere.

H orseback r iding

at F irst F ield F arm English Riding & Jumping Instruction Beginning through Advanced • Horses Provided

www.FirstFieldFarm.com

• 18299 dumont ave., cerritos • 562-924-2217

Ninja Training - Classes focus on developing strength, stamina, and agility in relays, conditioning exercises, games, team-building and, of course, obstacle courses that change every week.

Obstacle courses are intended to challenge kids mentally and physically while instilling a mindset of overcoming adversity both inside and outside of the gym. Wednesdays, 4:10-5:10 p.m., ages 5-10 years. See ad on page 21.

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theirs. The new “Introduction to Horses” class, by scheduled appointment, includes safety and basic in-hand ground work and care, as well as basic riding. Summer camps also available (see Camps), plus programs for scout groups earning merit badges. Enjoy horses and horseback riding in a quiet country setting. Email: sandiejmercer@gmail.com.

See ad on page 43.

com. Will Rogers Trail Rides, Pacific Palisades, (310) 662-3707, www.willrogerstrailrides.com.

More Equestrian Centers The following locations offer English and/or Western riding instruction (5+). Monthly leases for students who do not own a horse may be available. Most locations also offer parties and school-break camps. For referrals to therapeutic riding programs, visit www. socalequine.com under the “Health Care” tab.

US Polo Association (800) 232-8772 www.uspolo.org Resources for junior polo programs, clubs, competitions and clinics. Local club includes: Orange County Polo Club - Kids (10+) learn polo skills to eventually compete as polo players. No riding experience is required. Kids compete in US Polo Association interscholastic tournaments. 23401 Via Pajaro, Coto de Caza. (714) 791-8369. www.ocpolo.com

Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) (800) 228-4872 www.spaausports.com Resource to find clubs/teams for a variety of sports, from traditional leagues for basketball and gymnastics to clubs for taekwondo, diving and feats of strength.

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Cricket USA Cricket Association - Referrals to regional coaches, youth leagues and teams. (561) 839-1888. www.usaca.org

Anaheim Equestrian Center Rancho del Rio Stable (714) 535-3510 1370 Sanderson Ave., Anaheim www.anaheimequestriancenter.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 clinics. 18381 Golden West St., Huntington Beach. www.hcpec.com Orange County Fairgrounds 905 Arlington Ave., Costa Mesa www.ocfairequestrian.com

(714) 708-1652

Serrano Creek Ranch Equestrian Center (949) 768-5891 Also offers an equine-therapy program. 25200 Trabuco Road, Lake Forest. www.serranocreekranch.com Trail Rides Country Trails, Orange, (714) 538-5860, www. ctriding.com. Huntington Beach Central Park Equestrian Center, (714) 848-6565 www.hcpec.com. Sunset Ranch Hollywood Stables, under the Hollywood sign, (323) 469-5450, www.sunsetranchhollywood. com. Susie Q Ranch, Murrieta, (951) 551-4585, Mommy/Daddy and Me (3-5) rides also offered, plus pony rides and petting zoo, www.susieqranch.co.

Western Trails Horseback Riding, Norco, (951) 4031290, breakfast rides also offered, www.ridenorco.

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U.S. Pony Club (859) 254-7669 www.ponyclub.org English-riding instruction and competitions; riders may lease a horse or use their own. Find a location near you.

Karate, judo and self-defense classes. Also see Fencing and Miscellaneous Sports in this section for related activities.

• Alpert JCC Martial Arts with Sensei Mac 3801 East 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. Prices vary per month based on the number of weeks in the session. Join a session at any time! Call or visit their website for more information on all martial arts classes. See ad on page 1.

• My Gym Children’s Fitness Center Long Beach 3287 Industry Drive, Signal Hill (562) 986-0066 www.mygym.com/longbeach Karate - 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 self-control help at home and school. With a Master Karate

Miscellaneous sports for kids, from curling and cricket to jump rope and rugby. Also see individual sports listed in this section.

Badminton USA Badminton - Visit the website for local club contacts, www.usabadminton.org. Badminton Center Court - 3699 Industry Ave., Lakewood. (562) 4269299. www.badmintoncentercourt.com

Curling USA Curling - Referrals to leagues, plus a junior merit program, www.tinyurl.com/usacurlingyouth. Local Orange County Curling Club, www.occurling.com.

Disc Golf The following parks offer courses for disc golf.

Most courses are open daily until sunset; some offer rentals. Cerritos, Liberty Park, 9-basket course, (562) 916-8565. Huntington Beach Central Park, 18-basket course, disc rental available, (949) 8373618. Irvine’s Deerfield Park, 8-basket course, (949) 724-6725. Long Beach, 18-basket course, El Dorado Park, (562) 570-3225. La Mirada Regional Park, www.lmdgc.org/d7/course.

Field Hockey USA Field Hockey - Find local teams and leagues. www.usfieldhockey.com FootGolf Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine - FootGolf games may be reserved or by “walk up” after 12 noon. Little Rec Golf Shop, (562) 438-4012, lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

www.tinyurl.com/lbfootgolf. Web search “footgolf” and your city to find additional locations.

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Golf Associations and League Long Beach Jr. Golf Association - Kids (7-17) learn techniques, rules, score keeping and course etiquette; Fridays, $6 each week, plus a $50 annual fee. Heartwell Golf Course, (562) 570-1272, www.lbjga.com.

Southern California Golf Association (SCGA) - Find golf courses that offer youth programs as well as opportunities for club outings and scholarships. (818) 980-3630. www.scga.org/youth-on-course SCPGA Foundation Junior Golf Program - Competitive playing opportunities, instructional programs and camps for youth SCPGA members (5-18) at various golf courses. (951) 845-4653. www.scpgajrtour.com United States Golf Little League (USSGLL) - Find or start a league. (562) 496-4653. www.usgll.org.

Jump Rope USA Jump Rope - Find camps, workshops and clinics, www.usajumprope.org. Jumping Coyotes - Local national champion jump rope team (7-16) meets Tuesday, 6:15-7:15 p.m. in La Palma, (562) 4448413, www.facebook.com/jumpingcoyotes. Jumping Coyotes classes are available through Buena Park, Fountain Valley and La Palma city recreation departments, see Appendix for contact information.

Lacrosse Beach Cities Youth Lacrosse - Girls and boys (7-18).

Serves Los Alamitos, Cypress, Seal Beach, Sunset Beach, Lakewood, Long Beach and surrounding areas. www.bcylax.com US Lacrosse - Find local teams and leagues, plus information. (410) 235-6882. www.uslacrosse.org Pickleball USA Pickleball Association - Find clubs, pickleball courts, tournaments, rules and resources. usapa.org

Table Tennis USA Table Tennis - USATT-affiliated table tennis clubs offer training, tournaments, camps and club information, www.usatt.org. Local club at OC Table Tennis Academy in Fountain Valley, www.octabletennisacademy.com.

Track and Field USA Track and Field Association - Referrals to youth track clubs and competitions. (562) 924-0382. www.scausatf.org Wrestling California USA Wrestling statewide governing body provides information about and links to local clubs, camps and competitions, www.ca-usaw.org.

SKATEBOARDING Lessons, camps and party packages for skateboarding and scootering. Find local skate parks at www.socalskateparks.com. There are more than 36 skateparks in Kidsguide’s coverage area alone!

California Amateur Skateboard League www.caslusf.com Regional association promotes the sport of skateboarding while helping communities provide ath-

Rock Climbing Indoor climbing facilities that offer classes, camps and parties. Boys and Girls Club - Buena Park, (714) 522-7259, www.theplaceforkids.org. Cal State Fullerton’s Rockwall, (657) 278-7529, www.tinyurl.com/ fullertonrockwall. Hangar 18, Mission Viejo, (949) 454-8043; and San Clemente, (949) 388-0480, www.climbhangar18.com. Rockcity Climbing Center, Anaheim, (714) 777-4884, www.rockcityclimbing.com.

Rockreation Sport Climbing Center, Costa Mesa, (714) 556-7625, www.rockreation.com. Sender City, Santa Ana, (714) 881-3456, www.sender.city. Thrill It Fun Center, Orange, (714) 937-1600, www.thrillit.com.

Rugby Southern California Youth Rugby - Boys and girls (grades K-12). www.socalyouthrugby.org Tennis Southern California Tennis Association - Programs for players (10-18), including teams, clinics and tournaments. Scholarships available. Visit their website to find youth tennis programs and leagues. (310) 2083838, www.scta.usta.com. lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

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letes with safe skateboarding environments and competitions. For pro-skate events, visit www. internationalskateboardingfederation.com.

• Skatedogs (714) 313-8787 www.skatedogs.com After-school and weekend classes in skateboarding, one of the world’s fastest growing sports.

Offered in conjunction with the recreation departments of Arcadia, Beverly Hills, Brea, Cerritos, Cypress, Glendora, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Lakewood, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Manhattan Beach, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Redondo Beach, Seal Beach and Tustin. They offer classes for all ability levels. Kids (5-13) make new friends, advance their skateboarding skills, and most importantly, have fun—all in Skatedogs’ private skatepark. They also offer private lessons, birthday parties (see Parties) and camps during school breaks (see Camps). Also see Calendar. See ad on page 45.

• Vans Skatepark 20 City Blvd. West, Orange (714) 769-3800 www.vans.com/skateparks 40,000-square-foot facility featuring a full skate and BMX course for all skill levels, ages 6 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. Open seven days a week, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. (9 p.m. on Sundays). Vans also offers Off the Wall Skatepark and Vans Store at 7471 Center Ave., Huntington Beach. This free park, open seven days a week, features a large street plaza and transition area with clover bowl, backyard flow bowl, and palm tree planter with rock extension. BMX allowed all day Wednesdays.

(714) 379-6666. See ad on back inside cover.

SKATING & HOCKEY Roller/ice skating and hockey classes, camps, leagues, skating rinks and paths, plus national referral agencies. Also see: Skateboarding in this section.

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• 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. 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 and Calendar. See ad on page 47.

• Emerald Events - Mobile Ice Skating Rink (714) 508-3690 www.emeraldevents.com Emerald Events has added something new and exciting to their inventory. First it was walking on water, then it was Bubble Bumper Soccer, Laser Tag, Quad Bungee, huge obstacle courses and photo booths—and now you can ice skate year round! If you’re looking for a unique experience for your corporate, church, or school event or home party, try their synthetic mobile ice rink. It can be set up on almost any flat paved surface and they even provide the skates. Want to try ice curling?

Contact them for that, too! Also see Parties. See ad on page 33.

Hockey Associations Southern California Amateur Hockey Association - Organization oversees an 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, offers referrals to local programs, (719) 576-8724, www.usahockey.com.

Roller Derby Los Angeles Junior Derby Dolls - For girls (7-17), www.derbydolls.com/junior-derby-dolls. Shark Bites Beach Cities Junior Derby - Mini Bites (8-10) and Shark Bites (11-17), www.beachcitiesrollerderby.com.

Skating Associations USA Roller Skating Association - National association provides referrals to coaches and rinks, (317) 347-2626, www.rollerskating.org. USA Roller Sports Association - Provides information on competitions, including speed skating, hockey, figure skating, inline and roller derby, www.usarollersports.org.

Skating Paths For paved trails/paths in LA and OC, visit www. bike.lacity.org and www.tinyurl.com/ocbikepaths.

• 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! If you are new to skating, The Rinks offer a variety of Learn-to-Skate classes. For kids looking to try hockey, check out the Anaheim Ducks Learnto-Play Program, which is free to new participants, or the Little Ducks Hockey Initiation, a developmental hockey program that provides participants with a free set of hockey equipment, as well as on-ice instruction. No matter your age or ability, The Rinks has hockey programs and skating programs for you. For public skating session times and prices, and hockey and skating class information, visit them online or call. Locations: 300 W. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim; 5555 McFadden Ave., Huntington Beach; 3150 Barranca Pkwy., Irvine; 3975 Pixie Ave., Lakewood; 13071 Springdale, Westminster; and 23641 La Palma Ave., Yorba Linda. See ad on this page. lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

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More Skating Rinks The following rinks offer roller or ice skating and hockey (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, and The Rinks in this section.

Aliso Viejo Ice Palace - Ice only. Hockey. 9 Journey, Aliso Viejo. (949) 643-9648. www.avicepalace.com Fountain Valley Skating Center - Roller only. Family Night, Saturday, 6-8:30 p.m., and Sunday, 7-9:30 p.m. 9105 Recreation Circle. www.fvsc.com Holiday Skate Center - Roller only. 175 N. Wayfield St., Orange. (714) 997-5515. www.holidayskate.com KHS Ice Arena - Ice only. 1000 E. Cerritos Ave., Anaheim. (714) 422 -1236. www.khsice.com

872-2976, www.ayso.org; and California Youth Soccer Association, (714) 778-2972, www.calsouth.com.

Lake Forest Ice Palace - Ice only. Figure skating and hockey. 25821 Atlantic Ocean Drive, Lake Forest. (949) 305-9658. www.lficepalace.com

Soccer Parks Arena Soccer Parks - Garden Grove and Orange, (888) 273-6248 (ARENA-4-U), www.arenasoccerparks.org.

Deft Touch Soccer Center - Los Alamitos, (562) 3547592, www.tinyurl.com/defttouchsoccer. LA Galaxy Soccer Center - Youth leagues (8-18), 540 Maple Ave., Torrance, (888) 576-2237, www.lagalaxysc. com, www.lagalaxyoc.com. Momentous Sports Center (MMTSC) - Irvine, (714) 389-7900, www.themmtsc. com. Outbreak Soccer Centers - Huntington Beach and Signal Hill, www.outbreaksoccercenters.com. US 5 Center - Norwalk, (844) 203-9841, www.us5center.com.

Paramount Iceland - Ice only. Skating school, freestyle and hockey. 8041 Jackson St., Paramount.

(562) 633-1171. www.paramounticeland.com

SOCCER Indoor and outdoor soccer, associations, parks, clinics and classes.

Soccer Associations The following associations offer boys’ and girls’ leagues (4-19), camps and special-needs programs.

American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO), (800)

VOLLEYBALL Instruction, indoor and outdoor leagues, and club teams.

• United States Youth Volleyball League (888) 988-7985 www.USYVL.org USYVL provides an eight-week instructional youth volleyball league for boys and girls, ages 7-15. This is a great opportunity for children to learn and play volleyball in a fun and positive environment. Every site has a volleyball instructor (clinician) who guides the volunteer coaches and the players in a structured teaching method to ensure participants are developing proper volleyball skills. USVL offers many locations in Orange County, including: Aliso Viejo, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo and San Clemente. See ad on this page.

Volleyball Associations and Leagues Calif. Beach Volleyball Association (310) 457-8451 Boys’ and girls’ (18 and under) beach volleyball tournaments; five 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

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ice hockey, soccer, swim instruction, tennis, tutoring (see Tutoring and Academics under Enrichment), and track and field. Visit their website for events and classes. See ad on page 23.

appendix RECREATION DEPTS. & COLLEGES Aliso Viejo Parks and Recreation 12 Journey, Ste. 100 (949) 425-2500 www.cityofalisoviejo.com Anaheim Community Services 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., 4th Floor (714) 765-5191 www.anaheim.net/play Bellflower Parks and Recreation 16600 Civic Center Drive (562) 804-1424, Ext. 2268 www.bellflower.org Brea Community Services 1 Civic Center Circle www.cityofbrea.net Buena Park Recreation 6688 Beach Blvd. www.buenapark.com

Cypress Recreation and Parks 5700 Orange Ave. (714) 229-6780 www.cypressrec.org Downey Parks and Recreation 7850 Quill Drive (562) 904-7238 www.downeyca.org Fountain Valley Community Services 16400 Brookhurst St. (714) 839-8611 www.fountainvalley.org Fullerton Parks and Recreation 303 W. Commonwealth Ave. (714) 738-6575 www.tinyurl.com/fullertonparksandrec Garden Grove Community Services 11222 Acacia Pkwy.

(714) 741-5200 www.ci.garden-grove.ca.us Huntington Beach Community Services 2000 Main St., 5th Floor (714) 536-5486 www.huntingtonbeachca.gov Irvine Community Services Department 1 Civic Center Plaza (949) 724-6600 www.cityofirvine.org

(714) 900-7100

La Habra Recreation 201 E. La Habra Blvd. www.lahabraca.gov

(714) 562-3860

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

Cerritos College Community Education 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk (562) 467-5050 www.cerritoscommunityed.com Costa Mesa Parks and Community Services 77 Fair Drive (714) 754-5300 www.costamesaca.gov

(562) 383-4200

• Lakewood Recreation and Community Services 5050 Clark Ave. (562) 866-9771, Ext. 2408 www.lakewoodcity.org/recreation Programs include: basketball, dance (ballet, tap, hip-hop, hula, Polynesian), flag football, golf, gymnastics, horseback riding, martial arts, music (drums, violin, piano, Pop/Rock singers, musical theater, ukulele and parent/me), skateboarding, ice skating,

Let’s Have A Cart Party!

• Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine 2760 Studebaker Road (562) 570-3100 www.longbeach.gov/park Academics, archery, arts, baseball (T-ball), basketball (free coed leagues), boating and sailing classes, cooking, no-cost drop-in after-school programs, dance (ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, cultural, parent/me), gymnastics, horseback riding, martial arts, music (piano, guitar, drums, glee, parent/me), parties (see Leeway Sailing Center in Parties), skateboarding, ice skating, hockey, soccer, swimming (recreational, lessons, parent/me, diving), teen centers, tennis, theater arts, and volleyball (free coed and girls’ leagues), plus winter-break workshops at the El Dorado Nature Center. Visit www.lbparks.org for events and classes.

See ad on the front inside cover.

Los Alamitos Recreation and Community Services 10911 Oak St. (562) 430-1073 www.cityoflosalamitos.org/recreation Mission Viejo Recreation 200 Civic Center (949) 470-3061 www.cityofmissionviejo.org/recreation Newport Beach Recreation Services 100 Civic Center Drive (949) 644-3151 www.newportbeachca.gov/recreation North OC Community College District School of Continuing Education (714) 808-4909 www.sce.edu/kids Locations in Anaheim, Cypress and Fullerton. A variety of arts and crafts, dance, music, theater, cooking, language, STEM, play groups, and sports classes are available. Enjoy classes such as Drawing and Sketching (5-7 and 8+), Cartoon Drawing (8+), Jazz Hip Hop (5-6 and 7+), Playing the Cello Beginner I and II (7+), Vocal for Kids (7-10 and 11+), You and Me Cooking Class (5-7), Fun with Baking (12+), Rock N’ Learn Spanish (5-7), Math Common Core (grades 1-6), PSAT and SAT Math Prep, Developmental Movement (1-4), Joyful Parenting: Creative Art, Music and Movement (1-5), Beginning Water Polo (9-14), Pee Wee Baseball (4-6 and 6+), Basketball Clinics (4-6, 7-9 and 10+), Tiny Tot Tumbling (18 mos - 3 years), Judo/Ju-jitsu (613), Pee Wee Soccer (4-8), Beginning and Advanced Tennis (6+), and Indoor Court Volleyball (13-17).

Norwalk Recreation Cultural Arts Center 13200 Clarkdale Ave. (562) 929-5521 www.norwalk.org Orange Community Services 230 E. Chapman Ave. www.cityoforange.org

(714) 744-7274

Gourmet Food Prepared Fresh in Front of Your Guests on Antique Style Food Carts. See our ad & listing on page 34.

Placentia Community Services 401 E. Chapman Ave. (714) 993-8232 www.placentia.org

Call (310) 578-2278 (CART)

Seal Beach Community Services 211 8th St. (562) 431-2527, Ext. 1344 www.sealbeachca.gov

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Also see: Health Services, and Support Groups and Parent Education under Family Resources.

Emergency Numbers Childhelp USA (800) 422-4453 Poison Control Center (800) 222-1222 Safely Surrendered Baby (877) 222-9723 Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-8255 Suicide Hotlines (877) 727-4747, (800) 784-2433 Suicide Hotline for LGBTQ Teens (866) 488-7386 Child Abuse Children of the Night (800) 551-1300 National, 24-hour hotline and shelter for youth (1117). www.childrenofthenight.org For The Child (562) 427-7671, (562) 422-8472 www.forthechild.org Department of Children and Family Services of LA County (800) 540-4000 dcfs.co.la.ca.us OC Child Abuse Prevention Center (714) 543-4333 www.brightfutures4kids.org Social Services Agency of OC (800) 207-4464 24-hour child abuse hotline. ssa.ocgov.com/abuse Counseling Alateen/Al-Anon (888) 4AL-ANON (425-2666) Support groups and referrals for families and children of alcoholics. www.al-anon-alateen.org Boys and Girls Club Arches (714) 532-7940 Counseling, family support, outreach and referrals.

Garden Grove. www.bgcgg.org/programs/arches.html Casa Youth Shelter (714) 995-8601 (CASA) Bilingual. Los Alamitos. www.casayouthshelter.org Community Family Guidance Center (562) 924-5526 Therapy for children (3-17). www.cfgcenter.com • Connie Wax, Individual, Couple Family and Child Counselor (714) 300-3163 www.CounselorForTheGiftedAndTalented.com. See complete listing and ad on page 9.

Exchange Club Family Support Center (562) 904-9590 Three and nine-week parenting sessions. Bilingual.

Downey. www.downeyfamilysupport.com Families Anonymous (800) 736-9805 Free weekly meetings for families and friends of an addict or alcoholic. www.familiesanonymous.org Help Line Youth Counseling (562) 273-0722 Youth/family counseling. Sliding scale. www.hycinc.org Hoag Mental Health Programs (949) 764-6542 www.tinyurl.com/hoagmentalhealth Interval House (562) 594-4555, (714) 891-8121 Counseling for youth victims of domestic violence including dating- and domestic-violence education and legal assistance. www.intervalhouse.org JADE (949) 303-9016, en Español (949) 303-9018 The Juvenile Alcohol and Drug Education and Decisions program. www.calyouthservices.org/jade

CHOC’s Parent Advice Line (714) 509-8887 www.choc.org/community-education

emergency resources

Domestic Violence Hotline (562) 437-4663 Referrals to counseling and legal aid for low-income individuals and families. www.womenshelterlb.org Drug Rehab (877) 695-5395 A help line and online substance abuse guide for parents. www.drugrehab.com/guides/parents

Jewish Federation and Family Services Long Beach (562) 427-7916 Orange County (949) 435-3484 www.jfcslongbeach.org, www.jewishorangecounty.org Long Beach Child and Adolescent Program (LBCAP) www.tinyurl.com/lbchildteen

(562) 599-9271

Magnolia Park Family Resource Ctr. (714) 530-7413 www.tinyurl.com/magnoliaparkfamily Mariposa Women and Family Center Counseling Orange, (714) 547-6494; and San Juan Capistrano, (949) 429-6888. www.mariposacenter.org OC Child Abuse Prevention Center (714) 543-4333 2390 E. Orangewood, Ste. 300, Anaheim www.brightfutures4kids.org Straight Talk Clinic (714) 828-2000 Individual and peer counseling. Fees based on a sliding scale. www.straighttalkcounseling.org The Guidance Center (562) 595-1159 Bilingual mental health assessment and treatment for low-income families on Medi-Cal. www.tgclb.org Women’s Shelter of Long Beach (562) 437-4663 Counseling. www.womenshelterlb.org Emergency Shelters 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 Laurel House Teen Shelter (714) 832-0207 Family Shelters: 1736 Family Crisis Center (562) 388-7652 Gilchrist House (949) 492-8477 Human Options (877) 854-3594 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 Help Lines and Hot Lines 211 LA and Orange Counties www.211la.org, www.211oc.org

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Baby Line (949) 764-2229 Questions answered by on-duty nurses at Hoag Hospital. Free. www.tinyurl.com/HoagBabyline California Youth Crisis Line (800) 843-5200 calyouth.org/ca-youth-crisis-line

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 (213) 482-5902 Resources for nutrition, school readiness and parenting tips for kids under age 5. www.first5la.org LGBTQ Youth Talkline (800) 246-7743 (PRIDE) Telephone/internet peer counseling. www.glnh.org Hotline of So. Cal. (562) 596-5548, (714) 894-4242 www.hotlineofsocal.org Mental Health America (800) 273-TALK (8255) www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org National Alcohol and Drug Abuse Referral Line

(800) 454-8966

National Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 799-7233 www.thehotline.org National Eating Disorders Assoc. (800) 931-2237 www.nationaleatingdisorders.org National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline (866) 331-9474 www.loveisrespect.org 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 • Orange County Department of Child Support Services Professional, cost-effective services to parents or caretakers of minor children, including the establishment and enforcement of child support orders, establishment of legal paternity through genetic testing, and account maintenance. For more information, see Parent Education and Support Groups.

1055 N. Main St., Santa Ana. (866) 901-3212. www. css.ocgov.com. See ad on page 21.

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 (FIND), www. tinyurl.com/caclearinghouse. Find the Children, (888) 477-6721, www.findthechildren.com. National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, (800) 843-5678 (THE LOST), www.missingkids.com. National Runaway Safeline, (800) 786-2929 (RUNAWAY), support and intervention, www.1800runaway.org.

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Signal Hill Community Services 2175 Cherry Ave. (562) 989-7330 www.cityofsignalhill.org Stanton Recreation 7800 Katella Ave. www.ci.stanton.ca.us

(714) 379-4270

Tustin Parks and Recreation 300 Centennial Way www.tustinca.org

(714) 573-3326

Westminster Community Services and Recreation 8200 Westminster Blvd.

(714) 895-2860 www.westminster-ca.gov

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS Anaheim Manzanita Park (714) 491-3617 J Mac Extension (teen center) (714) 290-6705 Thomas Kieviet Unit (714) 761-2422 www.theboysandgirlsclub.org Buena Park www.theplaceforkids.org

(714) 522-7259

Capistrano Valley Aliso Viejo (949) 699-2552 Rancho Santa Margarita (949) 216-9700, Ext. 1280 San Juan Capistrano (949) 240-7898, Ext. 19 www.bgccapo.com Central Orange Coast Eastside Costa Mesa Westside Costa Mesa Irvine Newport Beach Santa Ana www.boysandgirlsclub.com Cypress www.bgccypress.org Fullerton Main Club

(949) 642-8372 (949) 631-7724 (949) 551-8214 (949) 640-6650 (714) 543-7212 (714) 527-2697

(714) 871-1391

Magic

• Life of the Party (562) 860-7797, (714) 903-7689 www.DavidSkale.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 (anti-drug, nutrition, anti-bully, financial literacy, and

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Commonwealth School Richman Park Valencia Park www.boysgirlsfullerton.com

(714) 871-5428 (714) 992-2933 (714) 888-5604

Garden Grove Garden Grove ARCHES (714) 532-7940 Clinton Branch (714) 537-8833 School IMPACT (714) 530-5399 Edgar Branch (714) 898-5254 Family Campus Preschool (714) 530-0430. Ext. 1 Family and Youth Outreach (714) 741-5895 Main Branch (714) 537-1465 www.bgcgg.org Huntington Valley Huntington Beach (714) 374-2600 Fountain Valley (714) 531-2582 ClubHouse Academy (714) 593-0753 www.bgchv.com, www.clubhouseacademy.com Huntington Beach also offers two preschool child development centers: Robert Mayer Child Development Preschool at Goldenwest College, 15744 Goldenwest St., (714) 899-5900; and Learning Center Preschool, 17565 Los Alamos St., (714) 593-0753.

Long Beach Admin. Office (562) 595-5945 Barton Elementary Cowan/Washington (562) 591-2434 Eastman/Fairfield (562) 428-9188 Fairfield/Westside (562) 435-1621 Harte Elementary (562) 428-0333 Holmes Elementary (562) 633-4427 Jackie Robinson Academy (562) 492-6003 Mann Elementary (562) 439-6897 McKinley Elementary (562) 630-6200, Ext. 235 Nelson Academy (562) 591-6041 Wallace/Petrolane (562) 599-2916 www.bgclublb.org Stanton (714) 891-0740 www.boysandgirlsclubofstanton.com Tustin www.bgctustin.org

(714) 838-5223

Westminster www.club4kids.net

(714) 379-0097

environmental-magic), fairs, 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 32.

Magic Stores Locations offer supplies and lessons for young magicians: Best Magic, Gags and Costume, 625 S. Magnolia Ave., Anaheim, (714) 827-6442, www. bestmagic.com. Magic Galore and More, 6471 Westminster Ave. (inside Westminster Lanes), Westminster, (714) 891-6488, www.magicgaloreandmore. com. Magicopolis, 1418 Fourth St., Santa Monica, (310) 451-2241, www.magicopolis.com.

Whittier Main Clubhouse www.bgcw.org

(562) 698-8630

YMCA Anaheim www.anaheimymca.org

(714) 635-9622

Bellflower-Los Cerritos Aquatics www.lbymca.org

(562) 925-1292 (562) 925-1331

Downey www.ymcala.org/downey

(562) 862-4201

Lakewood (Weingart-Lakewood) (562) 425-7431 Gymnastics Center (562) 272-4884 www.lbymca.org/lakewood/lakewood-home YMCA of Greater Long Beach Camp Oakes (Big Bear) Community Development Fairfield Los Altos Preschool - Early Education www.lbymca.org

(909) 585-2020 (562) 230-4302 (562) 423-0491 (562) 596-3394 (562) 279-1700

Orange Various school locations www.ymcaoforange.org

(714) 633-9622

YMCA of Orange County Fullerton 2000 Youth Way (714) 879-9622 Huntington Beach 8875 Adams Ave. (714) 378-4784 Laguna Niguel 29831 Crown Valley Pkwy.

(949) 495-9622 Mission Viejo 27341 Trabuco Circle (949) 859-9622 Newport-Mesa 2300 University Drive (949) 642-9990 Santa Ana Sports/Swim 2100 W. Alton Ave. (714) 444-4004 Yorba Linda/Placentia 4672 Plumosa Drive (714) 701-0604 www.ymcaoc.org

Magic Clubs The following clubs offer activities and instruction for kids and teens (7-18). Monthly meetings and club offerings vary. Annual dues may apply. International Brotherhood of Magicians, (636) 724-2400, www.magician.org. The Magic Castle, membership to the Junior Magicians Group (13-20) is by audition only, www.magiccastle.com, (323) 8513313. Society of Young Magicians, www.tinyurl. com/SYMwebsite.

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AdventurePlex (310) 546-7708 Manhattan Beach. www.adventureplex.org Billy Beez (657) 242-2430 Anaheim. www.billybeezus.com BounceU Huntington Beach (714) 892-4842 www.bounceu.com/huntingtonbeach BounceU Orange www.bounceu.com/orange

(714) 744-JUMP

Frogg’s Bounce House (714) 418-0442 Fountain Valley. www.froggsbouncehouse.com Jump N’ Jammin (949) 582-5890 Mission Viejo. www.jumpnjammin.com Jumper’s Jungle Gardena, Riverside, Santa Fe Springs, and South Gate. www.jumpersjungle.com Jumping Fun Kids (714) 787-4994 Buena Park. www.jumpingfunkids.com Playland Cafe (949) 829-2789 Irvine. www.playlandcafe.com Pump it Up Anaheim Hills, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Lake Forest and Torrance. www.pumpitupparty.com Pumper Jumpers (714) 265-7121 Fullerton. www.pumperjumpers.com Silly Goose Playground (310) 539-2792 Lomita. www.sillygooseplayground.com Scooter’s Jungle Aliso Viejo, Placentia and El Segundo. www.scootersjungle.com Seascape Kids Fun (714) 970-7100.

Anaheim. www.seascapekidsfun.com Twinkle Twinkle Kids Cafe (310) 530-4535 Lomita. www.kidscafetwinkle.com We Play Loud (949) 328-9616 Lake Forest. www.weplayloud.com Trampoline Parks: Big Air, Buena Park, Laguna Hills and Redlands, www.bigairusa.com. GetAir, Huntington Beach, (714) 916-5815, www.getairsurfcity.com. Sky High Sports, Costa Mesa, (714) 437-5867, ocy. jumpskyhigh.com. Sky Zone, locations in Anaheim, Torrance, Westminster, www.skyzone.com.

Rockin’ Jump, Orange County, (714) 249-7676, www.orangecounty.rockinjump.com.

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• Aquarium of the Pacific 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach. (562) 590-3100. www.aquariumofpacific.org. See ad on page 23 and coupon on page 48.

Fridays through December 29: Get up close with the ocean’s ultimate predators during free Shark Lagoon Nights. Guests can touch and learn about sharks, shop, purchase drinks and snacks, and enjoy live music. Fridays, 6-9 p.m. Free. (Not offered on October 20 and 27 or November 10).

More events: September 30: Southeast Asia Day. October 7: Aquarium Kids Fun Run. October 14-15: Scarium of the Pacific. October 27: Halloween Family Overnight. October 29: Photographers Night. November 4-5: Autumn Festival. November 11: Veteran’s Day. November 12: Autism Families Night. November 18: NOAA and Our Planet Day. December 2-3: Holiday Treats for the Aquarium’s Animals. January 12: Winter Family Overnight. January 20: Underwater Parks Day. January 27-28: Festival of Human Abilities. February 24-25: African American Festival.

• Big Air Trampoline Park Laguna Hills

(949) 305-9788 23251 Avenida de la Carlota Buena Park

(844) 550-JUMP 8320 On The Mall www.bigairusa.com. See ad on page 34.

Tuesday and Wednesday: Special Needs Day - Join Big Air for one of their Special Needs Day! Guests will have a blast exploring trampolines and other attractions. Parents, siblings, aides, family and friends are all welcome to join in on the fun! $8 per jumper for up to two hours with one caregiver/therapist for free.

Additional family members also jump for $7. This is a blend in during regular operating hours. Laguna Hills: Tuesdays, 3 p.m. - close. Wednesdays, 1 p.m. - close.

Sunday - Thursday: Big Air Toddler Time - A special time just for little ones (7 and under, but gentle jumping siblings are invited) to jump around at their own pace without older kids. In addition to opening the attractions, extra balls and toys are provided. Call for admission prices and times. Laguna Hills: Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (8-11 a.m. during holidays). Buena Park: Tuesday and Sunday, 9 a.m. - noon on Tuesday, and 9-11 a.m. on Sunday.

Friday and Saturday: Big Air Cosmic Nights - The

lights go down, the music’s pumped up, and out come the lasers and glow lights. The full park is open to jump, climb, dance, and dodge after dark. Laguna Hills, 8:30-11 p.m., $19 per jumper; Buena Park, 8-11 p.m., $20 per jumper. Prices and hours subject to change without notice.

• Build It Workspace October 18 and 25: Bring your pumpkin (pumpkins must be within 10 inches across) to Build It Workspace, choose a design or create custom text, and watch the laser etch your pumpkin. Tools and tables will be available for carving. Pumpkins will be treated to preserve shelf life. Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m. Class fee: small pumpkin (5 inches across), $5; large pumpkin (10’’ across), $20. Pumpkins will also be available for purchase. See ad on page 13.

• Burgess Cotillion Free Dance Class March 27: Try out Burgess Cotillion at their Dancing Around the World-themed event this month, with this free class for anyone new to the program. Participants enjoy dancing, refreshments, games, prizes and manners. Your kids will have so much fun, they’ll want to join for an entire season. Tuesday, grades 2-5, 4:30-6 p.m.; grades 6-8, 6:15-7:45 p.m.; and grades 9-12, 8-9:30 p.m. Party Dress Code - boys: hard-soled shoes, no athletic shoes; girls: no bare midriffs, or strapless, please. The Grand - Catalina Room, 4101 E. Willow St., Long Beach. (323) 8747393. www.bobbyburgesscotillion.com.

• Columbia Memorial Space Center 12400 Columbia Way, Downey. (562) 231-1200. www.columbiaspacescience.org. See ad on page 29.

Saturdays: Visit the CMSC during Saturday Science for fun and educational science activities and demonstrations. Contact for details. $5 First Saturdays: Young Explorers Academy - Kids (36) are invited to explore the world around us. Monthly educational lessons include fun hands-on activities that promote creativity and foster a love of learning.

Guardian participation is required. 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $12 per enrollment or $7 for CMSC members.

Includes all day admission.

Third Saturdays: All Ages Astronomy Club - Aspiring astronomers are invited to the monthly meetings, which include a fascinating program about the night sky and a chance to talk about all things astronomy!

Plus, use a telescope, build one and learn how to pick the proper telescope, and identify different celestial objects. 7-9 p.m. $2 fee required for all nonmembers.

Third Saturdays: Junior Explorers - Different science topics are covered during the monthly workshops for kids (6-8), providing opportunities to explore and experiment through hands-on activities that will stimulate their natural curiosity. Guardian participation is required. 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $12 per enrollment or $7 for CMSC members. Includes all day admission.

More events: October 28: Spooky Science Night and International Observe the Moon Night.

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Free Admission Days at Southern California Museums Ongoing: Free admission is offered on varying days at the following museums. See Museums for contact information and museum details.

Daily: Hammer Museum and California Science Center.

Monday - Friday: Chapman University Permanent Exhibits, Wells Fargo History Museum, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, for Los Angeles residents after 3 p.m.

Tuesday - Saturday: Chapman University Exhibits, Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum, Flight Path Learning Center and Museum.

Tuesday - Sunday: California African American Museum and Getty Center.

Wednesday - Monday: Getty Villa.

Wednesday - Sunday: Homestead Museum, Rancho Los Alamitos, Rancho Los Cerritos, the Paley Center for Media.

Thursday - Tuesday: Los Angeles County Museum of Art (kids ages 17 and under are always free).

Sundays: Museum of Latin American Art. First Tuesday: Natural History Museum of LA County, La Brea Tar Pits, and Kidspace from 4-8 p.m.

Second Tuesday: Los Angeles County Museum of Art and Autry Museum.

Thursdays: Skirball Cultural Center.

First Thursday: Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens with reserved tickets.

COOKING

• Lil’ Chef School 15435 Jeffrey Road, #132, Irvine (949) 679-8390 www.lilchefschool.com Weekly classes with a different menu each week.

Lil’ Chefs (5+) meet for 90 minutes of hands-on cooking full of learning and fun. Junior Chefs (9+, or with instructor approval) have mastered the basics of cooking, kitchen etiquette and safety. Lil’ lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

Third Thursday: Japanese American National Museum.

Thursday nights: Long Beach Museum of Art, 3-8 p.m.; Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), 5-8 p.m.; and Japanese American National Museum, 5-8 p.m.

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• East West Ice Palace Holiday Skating December 24 - January 7: For winter break, East West Ice Palace will be extending their public session hours and celebrating the holidays with festive decorations and music. Come and join in on the fun! Public session times vary by day, call or visit their website for details and schedules.

11446 Artesia Blvd., Artesia. (562) 809-6200. www.eastwesticepalace.com. See ad on page 47.

First Friday: Norton Simon Museum, 5-8 p.m.

Fourth Friday: Museum of Latin American Art, 5-9 p.m Friday: Long Beach Museum of Art. • Golf N’ Stuff 10555 E. Firestone Blvd., Norwalk. (562) 8689956. www.golfnstuff.com. See ad with coupons on page 24.

Saturdays, October 7-28: Fall Festival Days - Kids (14 and under) enjoy free face painting, balloon art and a visit from King Putt®! Additional activities and food prices vary. 2-6 p.m.

October 28: Halloween Fair - Fun for all ages! Free candy bags for kids (12 and under), while supplies last. Free balloon art, face painting and karaoke, 2-6 p.m. Carved pumpkin contest (bring in your carved pumpkin to win prizes), 3 p.m. Costume contest (kids 12 and under), 4 p.m. Costume contest (all ages), 5:30 p.m. Additional activities and food prices vary.

Saturday, 2-6 p.m.

• Kick It Up - Free Class Week January 8-14: Join Kick It Up for a free week of classes. They offer a wide variety of dance classes, 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 7.

Kids Night Out / Parents Night Out / Date Night The following agencies and businesses provide an activity-filled, drop-off evening for kids: BounceU Huntington Beach and BounceU Orange, www. bounceu.com. Buena Park Recreation, www. buenapark.com. Cypress Parks and Recreation, www.ci.cypress.ca.us. Frogg’s Bounce House (Fountain Valley), www.froggsbouncehouse.com.

Lake Forest Recreation, www.lakeforestca.gov. La Habra Recreation, www.tinyurl.com/lahabrakno.

Chef School’s program for teens allows for more independence in the kitchen with planning and organizing tasks and operating kitchen equipment/ tools. They are encouraged to practice a creative approach while interpreting recipes. School-break camps, party packages, after-school classes, special holiday events, and more! Also see Calendar, Camps and Parties. See ad on this page.

Store-Based Classes and Workshops The following retail stores offer themed cooking classes and workshops throughout the year. Camps are often available: Chef Tech, Long Beach, (562) 989-CHOP (2467), www.cheftechcookingschool.

com. Cooking 101, Irvine, (714) 448-8814, www. getcooking101.com. Eat Street, Anaheim, (714) 563-2334, www.eatstreetculinary.com. Le Gourmet Culinary Center, Orange, (714) 888-5029, www.legourmetculinary.com. Prep Kitchen, Seal Beach, (562) 430-1217, www.prepkitchenessentials. com. Rainbow Chefs, Orange, (855) 485-2433, www.rainbowchefs.com. Sur La Table, locations in Costa Mesa and Newport Beach, (800) 2430852, www.surlatable.com.

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Long Beach & Bellflower Locations (562) 426-6264 Limit 1 per student • Exp 4/1/18

$50 OFF Registration New Students Only

See our ad on page 36; listing on page 37.

Lil’ Chef School (Irvine), www.lilchefschool.com.

Los Alamitos Youth Center, www.theyouthcenter. org. My Gym (Buena Park, Huntington Beach, Laguna Niguel, Long Beach, Newport Beach, Rancho Santa Margarita, Tustin, Yorba Linda), www. mygym.com. Pennypickle’s Workshop (Temecula), www.pennypickles.org. YMCA OC, www.ymcaoc.org.

• Lakewood Recreation and Community Services Events: October 31: Halloween Carnivals. December 1: Holiday Tree Lighting. (562) 866-9771, Ext. 2408. www.lakewoodcity.org/recreation. See ad on page 23.

Movie Deals and Theater Child Care Find family-friendly bargains on favorite movies in theaters now or great deals on old classics.

Norwalk 8, 13917 Pioneer Blvd., (562) 8045615, $2-3 daily; $2 extra for 3-D movies. San Juan Capistrano, 26762 Verdugo St., (949) 6613456, Tuesday special, $6 all day (excludes 3-D films). South Coast Village, 1561 W. Sunflower Ave., Santa Ana, (714) 557-5701, classic film Wednesday and daily matinee, $8. Westminster 10, 6721 Westminster Blvd., (714) 893-4222, $6 all day Sunday (3-D surcharge applies). www. regencymovies.com

• Lil’ Chef 15435 Jeffery Road, #132, Irvine. (949) 6798390. www.lilchefschool.com. See ad on page 53.

Four Stars Cinemas (new movies), 12111 Valley View St., Garden Grove, (714) 934-6377, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday (before 6 p.m.) Family Discount Days, $6 ($2 extra for 3-D movies). www.4starcinemas.com

Last Friday: Parent Night Out - Parents drop kids off for a night of cooking. $50 per child, call for sibling discount and 30-minute early drop off. Visit their website to register.

Pictures Show, 2800 Main St., Santa Ana Mall, (714) 836-7469, $2-5 daily; $2 extra for 3-D movies. www.pictureshowent.com

More events: October 20: Haunted House Decorating Workshop. November 10: Veteran’s Day Mini-Camp. November 24: Black Friday MiniCamp sessions. December 8: Mommy and Me Gingerbread House Workshop. December 29: Parent’s Night Out and New Year’s Celebration.

Harkin Cerritos 16, 600 Los Cerritos Center, (562) 8654140, offers in-lobby Child PlayCenter where kids (38) play games, read books, enjoy toys, and of course, watch movies, just steps from mom and dad’s auditorium. Walk-ups are welcome and reservations are recommended. Call for fee and times. Additional location in Chino Hills. www.harkinstheatres.com/playcenter.aspx

• Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine Events: November 11: Annual Veterans Day Parade. November 18: Free Youth Fishing Derby. www.longbeach.gov. See ad on front inside cover.

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• Burgess Cotillion The Grand - Catalina Room 4101 E. Willow St., 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, go through a reception line, ask a lady to dance, and 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 54 kidsguide fall/winter 2017/18

Cinema City Theatres, 5635 East LaPalma Ave., Anaheim, (714) 970-6700, Super Value Days, Sunday before 6 p.m., Monday and Tuesday, $6. www.starlightcinemas.com

emphasizes fun in a structured environment. Also see Dance and Calendar.

• Lil’ Chef School 15435 Jeffrey Road, #132, Irvine (949) 679-8390 www.lilchefschool.com In addition to a wide variety of cooking classes for kids and teens, they also teach participants in Lil’ Chef camps and classes how to set and clear a table, execute proper table manners and introduce various cooking utensils and appliances and their use. See ad on page 53.

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• Muzeo Express, Holiday Model Trains November 18 - January 7: From the creators of the Nixon Library spec­tacular comes the annual exhibition, Muzeo Express. Celebrate the holiday season with model trains, miniature scenes and hands-on activities. Complete with historical relics showcasing the history of trains in Southern California, Muzeo Express is sure to be a holiday favorite for children and enthusiasts alike. Brought to you jointly by Toy Train Operating Society and Train Collectors Association. Tuesday - Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Adults, $8; kids, $5. 241 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim. (714) 956-8936. www.muzeo.org.

See ad on page 27.

• Parents Night Out at My Gym in Long Beach Days vary: Let your children have a blast with My Gym while you enjoy an evening out! Games, relays, activities, rides, toy time, free play, and more! Pizza, snacks and juice are provided. This is a four-hour drop-off program. Discounts for members and siblings. Call for dates and times. 3287 Industry Drive, near Redondo and Stearns. (562) 986-0066. www. mygym.com/longbeach See ad on page 21.

• Pretend City Children’s Museum 29 Hubble, Irvine. (949) 428-3900. www.pretendcity. org. See ad on page 25.

Last Mondays: Family Autism Play Days - Spend a few hours enjoying family play, for families with children on the Autism Spectrum. Most last Mondays of the month except November and December. Call for times. Free admission. RSVP required.

Third Fridays: Home School Days - Pretend City offers home-school students a special day on the third Friday of every month. A field trip to Pretend City offers students a learning experience through hands-on educational play. These activities surround your students with challenging problems and absorbing questions.

October: Creepy Crawly Invasion. Pretend City is celebrating the Halloween season as bright and busy bugs take over the City, including the craggy cave, grassy meadow, and frightful farm shed. Participate in themed daily activities, meet special “guests,” and create creatures in the art studio. Be sure to visit for a haunting Halloween holiday extravaganza at month’s end.

November: Fall Festival of Fun. This hearty season at Pretend City is designed to make sure that the whole family soaks in the fall frenzy—including holidays, sports, and more autumnal fun. Stop in to create leaf artwork in the art studio, stay fit for football with their Let’s Move activities, and pop into the pumpkin patch to explore STEM concepts.

December: Home for the Holly Days. In addition to making snow-dorable art, join in on special daily parades celebrating the holidays of the season. Plus, you’re invited to give back to the community by collecting gifts for local families in need, in collaboration with Families Forward together with Pretend City, “Deck the Halls with Giving!” Round out 2017 with their celebrations of Chanukah, winter solstice, Christmas Countdown, Kwanzaa, and Noon-Year Confetti celebration. lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com

• Queen Mary 1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach. (877) 342-0738. www.queenmary.com. See ad on page 51.

December 13 - January 7: CHILL - Embark on an International Christmas Expedition at the all-new CHILL, featuring the United States’ first-ever Ice Adventure Park and a touching tribute to cultural traditions from around the world. Showcasing a global sampling of food, music and live entertainment perfect for the holidays, this one-of-a-kind experience will celebrate the traditions of Christmas from six different regions in an exciting exploration of international fare and cultural celebration, dancing and live performances. Also, Sunday night fireworks, a nightly Christmas Tree Lighting and visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus are sure to put you in the Holiday spirit. Open daily, except December 31.

Adults, $29.99+; kids (4-11), $19.99+.

February 17-18: ScotsFestival and International Highland Games XXV - Experience the culture and history of Scotland through authentic activities, entertainment and cuisine in ode to the Queen Mary’s Scottish legacy. Honoring nearly 50 clans, enjoy both professional and amateur competitions in piping, drumming, darts, Highland dancing and athletics, and more. Saturday and Sunday. Visit www.queenmary.com for schedule and ticket information.

Through July 2018: Titanic in Photographs: The Exhibition - Take a journey back in time, through the eyes of passengers who were on the Titanic. Daily, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Adults, $27. Kids (4-11), $17.50.

• Rancho Los Cerritos 4600 Virginia Road, Long Beach. (562) 206-2040. www.rancholoscerritos.org. See ad on page 29.

First Saturdays, October 7 - March 3: Creation Stations - Kids (6-10) can drop in for an afternoon of good old-fashioned fun! Create unique seasonal crafts and participate in engaging rancho-themed activities. 1-4 p.m. Free.

December 10: Old Time Christmas Festival - Discover traditions of a Victorian Christmas! Make historic crafts, enjoy holiday music from a live brass band and carolers, strike the pinatas, listen to storytellers in the library, sip warm cider, get a head start on holiday shopping in the museum shop, and tour the adobe, lavishly decorated for the holidays. This event is fun for the whole family. Sunday, 1-4 p.m. $5.

December 12, 15 and 16: Cocoa with Santa - Enjoy delicious cocoa and treats, make holiday crafts, enjoy stories, and meet Santa himself. Tuesday and Friday, 4 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. $15 per person, includes a photo with Santa. Reservations required.

• Skatedogs Skate Park Tours Ongoing: Join Skatedogs for a half-day skate park tour! Kids (6+) visit three local skateparks with Skatedogs instructors and then all grab a bite at Subway and discuss tips and tricks. Kids should bring water, a snack, skateboard, helmet, knee and elbow pads. Skatedogs’ boards and safety gear are available to borrow upon request. Contact for dates. $100 (cash or check at drop-off), includes prizes, lessons and lunch. RSVP required; seats are limited. Email: adam@skatedogs.com. (714) 3138787. www.skatedogs.com. See ad on page 45.

• Stratford School Visitor Open House and Tour Week October 5 - January 25: At Stratford, high expectations yield extraordinary results. Visit the Mission Viejo campus during any of their upcoming Open House events and tours to see first-hand how the carefully designed Stratford approach prepares students to become tomorrow’s creative problemsolvers, innovators, and confident leaders. October 5 - December 7: Open House Thursdays, 9:30 and 10:15 a.m. (all campuses). October 21 and February 24: General Open House Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (all campuses). January 16-29: Tour Week, all campuses. January 25: Evening Open House, Thursday, 6-7 p.m. (Mission Viejo campus only). 24741 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo. (949) 458-1776. www.stratfordschools.com. See ad on page 35.

• The Rinks Holiday Ice Skating Shows December 9 and 17: Join The Rinks for their annual holiday ice skating shows. Yorba Linda - Saturday, 6 p.m. Free admission. 23641 La Palma Ave. (714) 692-8776, Ext.10. Anaheim - Sunday, 4 p.m. General, $15; youth (ages 3-12), $10; ages 2 and under free. 300 West Lincoln Ave. (714) 535-7465. www.

The-Rinks.com. See ad on page 46.

• Valley Christian Schools Admission Open House Events and Tours October 14, January 27, and February 3: At Valley Christian you’ll find an inescapable link between excellence in education and a Biblical World view.

Explore the campuses when Valley Christian Schools hosts their Open House Events and Tours for prospective families on select Saturdays. October 14, 10 a.m. and January 27, 2 p.m.: High School administrators and students will share about the Valley Christian vision on curriculum followed by campus tours and opportunities to meet teachers. January 27, noon: Valley Christian Middle School open house. February 3, 10 a.m.: Valley Christian Elementary School (Bellflower campus) open house. Valley Christian Preschool, a joyful and wonderful place

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Amtrak One-Day Train Rides (800) 872-7245, Ext. (USA-RAIL) www.amtrak.com Short day-trips from local stations in Anaheim, Fullerton, Irvine and Santa Ana. Kids (2-12) ride half-price every day; two discounts per paying adult. Infants under 2 ride free on laps.

• Muzeo Express, Holiday Model Trains 241 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim (714) 956-8936 www.muzeo.org From the creators of the Nixon Library spec­tacular comes the annual exhibition, Muzeo Express.

Celebrate the holiday season with model trains, miniature scenes and hands on activities. Complete with historical relics showcasing the history of trains in Southern California, Muzeo Express is sure to be a holiday favorite for children and enthusiasts alike. Brought to you jointly by Toy Train Operating Society and Train Collectors Association. November 18 - January 7; Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Adults, $8; kids, $5. Also see Museums under Outings. See ad on page 27.

Train Museums and Rides Fillmore & Western Railway - Themed train rides including holiday rides. 364 Main St., Fillmore.

(805) 524-2546. www.fwry.com Griffith Park - Travel Town Museum, (323) 6625874; and Griffith Park and Southern Railroad, (800) 438-1297, www.griffithparktrainrides.com.

Heritage Park Train Exhibit - Santa Fe Springs.

(562) 946-6476. www.tinyurl.com/heritageparkrail Irvine Park Railroad at Irvine Regional Park Orange. (714) 997-3968. www.irvineparkrailroad.com Lomita Railroad Museum - (310) 326-6255. www.lomita-rr.org Orange County Model Engineers - Third weekends: 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Rides are free, donations are welcome. Fairview Park, Costa Mesa.

(949) 54-TRAIN. www.ocmetrains.org Orange Empire Railway Museum - Perris. (951) 943-3020. www.oerm.org Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park - 714) 8364000. www.santaanazoo.org Southern California Live Steamers - Public run days on the first Sunday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. and third Saturday, noon - 3 p.m. of each month.

Rides are free, donations are welcome. Wilson Park, 2290 Washington Ave., Torrance. www.southerncalifornialivesteamers.org kidsguide fall/winter 2017/18 55

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September 28 - November 1: Dark Harbor - Recommended for older teens and adults, join their cast of ghouls, spirits, and the undead for an unforgettable, frighteningly authentic haunted experience. Open select nights; visit www.queenmary.com for dates and times. Tickets start at $20 online.

• Shared Science Hosts First LEGO League Practice Tournament October 28: Shared Science is hosting 2017 FLL Robotics teams at Long Beach City College. Onlookers welcome. To participate with an FLL team, visit www. firstinspires.org. Saturday, 9 a.m. - noon. For more information, contact Michelle: (562) 285-3942 or info@sharedsciencefun.org. www.firstinspires.org.

See ad on page 12.

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for infant through pre-kindergarten age, offers tours daily. 17700 Dumont Ave., Cerritos. (562) 860-0556. www.vcschools.org. See ads on page 17 and 37.

• Vans Holiday Skate Clinics December 9 and 16: Vans Skatepark in Orange, a 40,000-square-foot facility, offers a Holiday Clinic on Saturday. Instruction is offered for beginner to

advanced street skateboarders, ages 6-16. See page 12 for details. See ad on back inside cover.

• YaYa’s Performance Academy January 12-14 and 19-21: Enjoy YaYa’s Performance Academy’s presentation of Beauty and the Beast. Belle, a bright and independent young woman, is taken prisoner by a beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she

befriends the castle’s enchanted staff (including Mrs. Potts, Chip, Lumiere and Cogsworth), and learns to look beyond the beast’s hideous exterior, allowing her to recognize the kind heart and soul of the true prince that hides on the inside. CSULB’s University Theater. Check YaYa’s website for performance times and ticket prices.

Email: yayasacademy@me.com. (562) 355-2004. www.yayasacademy.com. See ad on page 8.

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