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06 Aquatics & Water Polo 10 Archery 10 Arts & Crafts 13 Attractions 17 Baseball & Softball 18 Basketball 17 Beauty & Etiquette 18 Bowling 87 Calendar 20 Camps 36 Child Care & Baby Sitting 36 Cooking 38 Dance 83 Dentists & Orthodontists 40 Emergency & Family Resources 72 Fencing 43 Fishing & Boating 44 Football & Cheer 44 Gymnastics 46 Health & Fitness 47 Horseback Riding 49 Languages 49 Magic 50 Martial Arts 49 Museums 54 Music 56 Parties 61 Play Groups 62 Playgrounds 63 Recreation & Parks 65 Recreation Depts. & Colleges 65 Safety 66 Schools 70 Skateboarding 71 Skating & Hockey 74 Soccer 72 Special Needs 73 Sports 74 STEM 77 Support Groups & Parent Ed 78 Surfing & SUP 79 Teens 79 Theater Arts 79 Tennis 81 Trains 81 Tutoring & Academics 85 Volleyball 84 Youth & Family Groups 86 Zoos
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1). It started as a random idea followed by serious perseverance. In 1986, at the beach with our preschool-aged kids, Kidsguide popped in my head. The idea took shape on a few hundred 3 x 5 cards and progressed to a 350-page KInkos print-out, which I still have. 2) It was a PTA fundraiser. Kidsguide originally was sold for $5 with all proceeds benefitting student assistance. (Eight years later it was distributed free to everyone.) 3) It was run out of a downstairs bedroom for 18 years. Lauren and Charlie played under my desk, did homework next to me, took naps on the office couch, cried/laughed/screamed while I was on the phone. (Hey, it’s Kidsguide!) 4) We have a security team of 4 dogs. If you decide to visit, it will be extremely evident––bring your lint roller. (We do publish Petsguide!) 5) It’s really about helping you discover good stuff around you––the stuff that expands the world for your kids and makes family life deeper, richer, better. And the tough stuff, too. KG has an emergency section that one reader used to tear out and post in public spaces in case someone needed help––a new mom looking for support, families in need of medical help, teens looking for someone (not mom) to talk to. 6) Cover art has been created by illustrators from all over the world––Australia, Spain, England, both US coasts. (Google Mort Drucker!) 7) A handful of folks make it happen. Mainly our hard-working staff (please read their names on the right and give them a round of applause) and our fantastic advertisers (many have been with us for 30 years!––please support them). 8) Lessons have been learned: Always help people when you can, for as long as you can. And, if an idea pops in your head, go with it...turns out you can touch a lot of lives.
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1. GET DIRTY: Our reputation as experts would be soiled if we didn’t start with dirt. Your little grubs will love getting grimy this summer at the ‘70s throwback Adventure Playground in Huntington Beach (huntingtonbeachca. gov). With pond rafting, fort building and a magnificent mud slide, it’s one of the first of its kind in the country. Or try the new fully enclosed Adventure Playground in Irvine (cityofirvine.org), designed by city muckety-mucks to feature optimal “soil/water interaction for children.” (Swoon!) You’ll find a tree house, rope bridges and old-fashioned hand water pumps for merry mudmaking—year-round and free! 2. GET WET: Bored? Crabby? Enigmatically pensive? There’s nothing a little splash in the face won’t fix! Slip into swimsuits and head to one of Kidsguide’s favorite summer wading and spray pools, where you can let your little ones loose without anyone going off the deep end. Find the list on page 8. Most are free. 3. MAKE STUFF: Step inside the Model Boat Shop at Colorado Lagoon in Long Beach any summer weekday and you’ll see kids 7 and up tinkering away on their
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It’s Our Big 3-Oh! With little Lauren and Charlie at her feet, uber mom Liz Davis baked up Kidsguide in her own Long Beach living room in 1986. Featuring Lauren’s tiny handprint on the cover, the freshly-Xeroxed booklet was designed to give local moms and dads tons of ideas, opportunities and tips for squeezing every last drop of fun out of the kid years, while they last (sniff.)
very own model sailboats. For just 60 bucks plus supplies, the seven-week drop-off program includes help from friendly rec leaders, Friday races and a closing regatta as part of the city’s International Sea Festival. Check longbeach.gov/park or call (562) 570-1888. Find more stuff your kids can build, sew, shape, nail and decorate on pages 10-12.
Thirty years later, we have a few more smile crinkles, delivery trucks trundling Kidsguides over 1,000 square miles, and a growing tribe on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. But while Kidsguide has definitely morphed, developed and expanded, we can honestly say our mission hasn’t changed a bit! Whether it’s 1986, 2016 or 2046, we know exactly what will always make kids grin.
4. CATCH FISH: Little anglers can reel in a whopper at free kids’ fishing derbies (wildlife.ca.gov/ fishing-in-the-city), learn pointers at free Sunday clinics off the Dana Point pier (danawharf.com) or fish dinner from the stocked lakes at Troutdale in Agoura Hills (allyoucanfish.com) or Mt. Baldy Trout Pools (mtbaldytroutpools.com). They can even legally grab grunions to plunk into a bucket during after-dark runs in March, June and July (cabrillomarineaquarium.org).
So in honor of this momentous occasion, we’ve pored through 30 years’ worth of Kidsguide to give you our 30 absolute favoritest favorite things to do. Get out there and help us celebrate! lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
5. BOWL (AND NOT PAY): The best deal in town? Register at kidsbowlfree.com and your kids can bowl two free games per day at participating bowling alleys all summer long, in air-conditioned comfort.
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Get in on the action with a family pass, and watch for bumper bowling, cosmic-bowling nights and more. 6. GO ON A $1 BOAT RIDE: For a family cruise that won’t sink your budget, climb aboard Long Beach Transit’s AquaBus for just a buck, making summer stops at the Queen Mary, The Pike, Aquarium of the Pacific and Shoreline Village, May to September, since 1998 (lbtransit.com). Take your bikes! 7. SNEAK IN A MUSEUM FOR FREE: With an Arts for NexGen membership (and a cool orange badge and lanyard), kids can slip in free to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, with a grown-up guest, until they turn 18 (lacma.org/ kids-families). Find 20+ more scot-free museum days on page 89. 8. PLAY AN ODDBALL SPORT: Everyone’s hit a grounder and dunked a basketball. But have you ever smashed a birdie or punched a pickleball? While everyone else plays soccer, your kids might find their grooves in cricket or lacrosse, curling, jump rope or roller derby. Find ideas on pages 73-74. 9. SAVE BUCKS ON A MEMBERSHIP: Let your Common Core kid do the math: for just a little more than the price of one-day admission, your family of four can buy a membership at zoos, aquariums and museums and get in free all year long. Most memberships come with discounts, special-event invites and free admission to “reciprocal” venues. 10. HIT A BULLSEYE: Your kids spend plenty of time with you at Target. Let them take aim at their very own bullseye with free archery lessons Saturday mornings at El Dorado Regional Park in Long Beach (eldoradoarchers.com). Zero in on more local spots for lessons, practice and tournaments on page 10. 11. GET BUZZZED: Yep, that’s fun. And so is Kidsguide’s weekly e-newsletter, “The Buzzz.” Do you get it? Sign up in seconds at kidsguidemagazine.com. 12. STAR GAZE: Look up! Star clusters, nebula, lava plains and asteroids. You’re sure to get an eyeful during free monthly star-gazing sessions at Columbia Memorial Space Center (columbiaspacescience.org), Heritage Museum of Orange County (heritagemuseumoc.org) or Griffith Observatory (griffithobservatory.org). Plenty of friendly experts are on-hand to point out the planets. 13. WATCH WHALES: Pity those poor cousins in Ohio. Our California kids are lucky to have a front-row seat for the spectacular yearly whale migration up and down our coast. Take your pick from cruises shipping out of Newport, Long Beach and Dana Point, all listed on page 43. Will you really see creatures? Just ask the landlubbers who spotted 55 spring/summer 2016 • 3
gray whales and 100+ dolphins out of Newport the week we went to press. 14. RIDE THE RAILS: Every sunny third weekend, you and your kids can straddle a seat on the Mackerel Flats and Goat Hill Junction Railroad and head out over five miles of track through Costa Mesa’s Fairview Park. The Orange County Model Engineers get their kicks giving free rides to 30,000 grinning passengers every year (ocmetrains.org). One track mind? Find more trains on page 81. 15. HAVE AN ARSENAL OF CAMPS AT THE READY: Cooking? Robotics? Marine biology? Half day? Full day? We have the perfect summer camp for you! Search to your heart’s content with Kidsguide’s new ultimate online CampGuide at kidsguidemagazine.com/CampGuide. 16. PRINT IN 3-D: Amazon’s top-rated 3D printer goes for a sweet $1,199, with free shipping. Or you can let your kids tinker with all sorts of technological wonders—for free!— at a local maker space. The Studio at Long Beach Main Library, for one, has a MakerBot 3D printer, a MakerBot Digitizer, Adobe Creative Suite 6, SketchUp 2014 and Final Cut Pro X. (Your kids will know what those are. And they’re awesome.) Find more maker spaces on page 11. 17. FIGHT WITH SWORDS: En garde! Little musketeers as young as five can take a stab at the super-fun sport of fencing with a super-safe beginners’ class at one of five local studios. (They’re on page 72, and Gryphon even offers a first class free.) Look for birthday parties and camps, too. 18. AMUSE AND AMAZE: Whether it’s vaporizing a quarter or severing a thumb, every kid needs a good magic trick up his sleeve. Find all the handkerchiefs, rubber chickens and lessons you’ll need on page 49. Once he’s good, the exclusive Magic Castle in Hollywood offers teen auditions twice a year (magiccastle. com/about). 19. BOUNCE OFF THE WALLS: Sure, your kids can jump around the ball pit at Ikea. But for real fun, we’ve fallen hard for trampoline parks! Where else can you climb Martian Mountain, get bounced off a mechanical bull, bean your friends in the dodgeball pit or spring sideways off the wall in Zero Gravity Court? Big Air, that’s where. Find more trampoline parks on page 62. 20. SAVE A SEAL: Slip a few bills into the donation box at the Marine Mammal Care Center in 4 • spring/summer 2016
San Pedro (marinemammalcare.org) or Pacific Marine Mammal Center in Laguna Beach (pacificmmc. org) and then head to the pools to visit big-eyed seals and sea lions on the mend. 21. DROP THE KIDS AND GO: Your little darlings melt your heart. But just like a box of Samoas, there are times you’ll hit your limit. (We know.) Luckily, a long list of super-fun spots, from Lil’ Chef School and Frogg’s Bounce House to BounceU and Billy Beez, host affordable Parents’ Nights Out, treating your monkeys to a night of adventure, and sending you off with a wink. See page 89 for the full list. 22. EAT: Grow a little gourmet with a sticky-fingered cooking class (see page 36). Or hit your favorite eatery. Kids (5-12) can stretch French baguettes through Panera’s Bakers-In-Training program (panerabread.com), sneak a behindthe-counter VIP tour at California Pizza Kitchen (cpk.com/company/cpkids) or create their own pie during an Eat & Play Tour at John’s Incredible Pizza (johnspizza.com). Night on the town? Get your fill of Kids-Eat-Free Deals in our online Kidsguide Directory (kidsguidemagazine.com). Bon appetit! 23. DRESS UP: Excuse us while we slip into something a little more…piratey. Trying on alter-egos is a kid’s favorite pastime! Bowers Kidseum has kid-sized couture from Mexico, Peru and India, plus gladiator gear, cowboy chaps and more. The costume closet at Children’s Museum of La Habra (lhcm.org) is on fleek (ask your kids), plus they have a soundstage and two pianos for on-the-spot performances. Or dig into the ever-changing collection at Pretend City Children’s Museum (pretendcity.org) where your kids can be Dr. Seuss characters, sea creatures or, this summer, superheroes. 24. GO OLD SCHOOL: Before you were Mom, you were the Galaga Queen. Show off your mad joystick skills at Pasadena’s Neon Retro Arcade, stocked with Asteroids, Millipede and other ‘80s faves (neonretroarcade.com). Find more classic machines, plus pinball, skee-ball, mechanical bulls and more, in the flashy arcades at Balboa Fun Zone (thebalboafunzone.com), Shoreline Village (shorelinevillage. com) and the family fun centers on page 14. 25. SEE MOVIES FOR CHEAP: If the only vintage Disney movies your kids have seen were on a tiny screen in the back of your minivan, it’s time to treat them to the real thing! Cinemark Disney at Bella Terra in Huntington Beach screens four Disney favorites every week, and a day pass is just five bucks
(cinemark.com/cinemark-disney-screen.aspx). Find even more family-movie bargains ($3 seats!) on page 90. 26. SLIP DOWN A SUPER SLIDE: Whoosh! With a little shove of their bums, send your kids careening down the most epic slide ever, just inside Santa Ana’s Santiago Creek Wildlife Center (tinyurl.com/santiagogiantslides). Slip down the 50-foot green serpent, Danny Sea Dragon, at Garden Grove’s Atlantis Play Center (tinyurl.com/atlantisgg). Or salute Paul Revere and cross the moat to the tunnel slides zipping through the New England village at Heritage Park in Cerritos (tinyurl. com/cerritosheritage). Find other playground fun on pages 62-63. 27. TRACK BUTTERFLIES: Mystical monarchs seem to flutter out of nowhere each spring. Spot the orange-and-black beauties at Norma Brandel Gibbs Butterfly Park in Huntington Beach (surfcity-hb.org) and Sunset Ridge Park in Newport Beach (newportbeachca. gov). Or step into a butterfly cloud this summer at the Natural History Museum’s Butterfly Pavilion (nhm.org) and the Environmental Nature Center’s Butterfly House (encenter.org), or join the annual Grand Butterfly Release May 21-22 at Kidspace (kidspacemuseum.org). 28. GO TO COLLEGE: Ship your kids off to college (and have them home by dinner) thanks to the community education programs and camps at North Orange County Community College District (sce.edu/kids), Cerritos College (cerritoscommunityed. com), Cal State Long Beach (csulb.edu/summer-camps), Cal State Fullerton (extension.fullerton. edu/childrens) and Santa Ana College (tinyurl.com/santaanakidscollege). They can sample guitar lessons, Photoshop, Zumba and more, while getting a taste of campus life. 29. SKATE BACKWARDS: Quick! Roller rinks seem to be going the way of drive-in movies. Take a spin while you still can at Fountain Valley Skating Center or Holiday Skate Center. Watch for family specials, kids’ all-nighters, special theme nights (disco, anyone?), even Fisher-Price skate rentals for little ones. Except for the free Wi-Fi, it’s just like you remember. 30. HAVE YOUR BACK: And one last thing that will never change? The round-the-clock, nerve frazzling, heart flipping adven- ture called parenting. But now and forever more, Kidsguide has your back! From low-cost parent education classes to emergency services, hotlines, lactation consultants, play groups and tutors, you’ll find the “village” you need to raise your little sweetie, right here in the pages of Kidsguide. Here’s to another 30 years of Kidsguide bliss. Thank you so much for being a part of it.
ing. Improve swim skills, work on treading water and strokes specific for water polo. For ages 5-8 and 9-12; all levels welcome.
AQUATICS & WATER POLO Favorite Dive Jump in! Learn to dive with champion, safetycertified coaches at McCormick Divers! Boys and girls (6-18) can get the hang of things on dry-land trampolines before stepping onto the one- and three-meter boards at the heated, indoor Martin Luther King Park pool in Long Beach. McCormick trains everyone from beginners to novice and Junior Olympic competitors, high school divers, and elite national divers. Visit McCormickDivers.com or call (714) 846-5731 for details and to register. See ad a on page 8.
Swim instruction, teams, Junior Lifeguards, camps, recreational swimming and wading/ spray pools; plus water polo classes, clubs and camps. Also see: “Camps,” “Fishing and Boating” and “Surfing and SUP.” • Alpert JCC Swim Instruction and Water Polo 3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach (562) 426-7601, Ext. 1020 www.alpertjcc.org Swim Instruction - Group and private lessons in a heated Junior Olympic-sized pool. Tiny Tots, beginner, advanced and intermediate levels. Swim teams are also offered. Water Polo - Enjoy the JCC’s Junior Olympic pool while learning the basics of ball-handling and shoot-
JCC Jr. Guards - Two- or four-week program teaches participants (ages 9-15) basic lifeguarding skills, and improves their swimming technique. This course is a great way to prepare participants for open water and beach junior guards. (50-yard swim test required before registration.) JCC Synchronized Swimming - This four-week program is a new addition to the JCC. Designed for youth between the ages of 7 and 14, this new program will teach basic knowledge of synchro swim. Learn the fundamentals of teamwork and leadership skills through music and swimming. Call or visit their website for more information. See ad on pages 19 and 68. American Red Cross www.redcross.org Classes (5+) include Junior Lifeguards, 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. Diving Instruction McCormick Divers, see listing at the beginning of this section. 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. • 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 private lessons, parent and me swim classes, pre-competitive swim team, snorkeling clinics, and scuba for kids year round in their 92 degree indoor and ozone-disinfected 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 and offers free Baby Love classes to infants, ages 3-5 months. Call to arrange a free trial lesson and start your aquatic journey today! See ad on page 7. • Golden West Swim Lessons 15744 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach (714) 895-8228 www.GWCswim.com Group and private swim lessons are offered June August at Golden West College’s Aquatic Facility. Class offerings include: Parent and Me, Preschool (ages 3-5), Level 1-5 (ages 6+) and Water Polo. All classes are 30 minutes in length. Online registration begins May 1st. See ad on this page. • International Water Polo Club (949) 533-5216 www.internationalwaterpoloclub.com www.interwpc.com Both competitive and non-competitive programs,
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serving all communities, offered for kids as young as 2, and youth in the following age divisions: 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U, 20U, 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 agegrouped 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! Also see “Camps.” See ad on page 9. Junior Lifeguards The following cities and state park offer summer Junior Lifeguard programs for boys and girls (9-17). Crystal Cove State Park - Registration begins in March. Program (6-16), June 27 - August 5. www. crystalcovejg.com Huntington Beach - Swim tests held at Cabana Club, April 16 and 30, May 22, 8 a.m. - noon; May 11 and June 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (714) 374-1501. www. juniorguard.com Long Beach - Swim tests: Belmont Pool, April 9 and 30, 8 a.m. - noon; and May 20, 5-7 p.m. Silverado Pool, May 7, 8 a.m. - noon. (562) 570-8550. www. tinyurl.com/lbjrguards Newport Beach - Swim tests held in March. (949) 675-8420. www.nbjg.net Seal Beach - Swim tests held at McGaugh Elementary School, April 23 and 30, 7-9 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.; and April 27 and May 4, 5-7 p.m. (562) 431- 2527, Ext. 1206. www.tinyurl.com/sbjrguards • Rocket Fish Swimming, Jr. Lifeguard Prep and Swim Lessons www.SWIMlongbeach.com Rocket Fish Swimming practices at the new Belmont Plaza Pool in Long Beach. Rocket Fish is a high-quality swim experience with an emphasis on two main goals: 1) character development and 2) stroke development for swimmers ages 5-14. As the swimmers progress, speed swimming is balanced with sportsmanship, team concept and self-awareness. The swim teachers/coaches are educated and enthusiastic water-people who return each year, providing brilliance and continuity. Their in-water teaching approach engages beginning swimmers and maximizes safety, comfort and learning progressions in the four competitive swim strokes. There are three practice levels per day (novice, intermediate and advanced). In spring and fall, Rocket Fish practices on Monday - Thursday afternoons from 4:15-7 p.m. Spring swim practices (including a Jr. Lifeguard Prep class) begin in February and March. Register on their website and show up ready to swim! In summer, Rocket Fish is a fresh energy, day-starting, mornlots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
ing swim team experience. Well-organized swim meets, beach days, and spirited social events make Rocket Fish Summer an epic experience for the whole family. The summer session is from June 20 - August 12. Want to prepare your child for the Jr. Lifeguard time trial? Swim with Rocket Fish this spring to improve freestyle stroke in order to pass the time trial. To register, visit the website or contact rocketfish@swimlongbeach.com. See ad on page 9. • Rossmoor Swim School and Children’s Center 4161 Green Ave., Los Alamitos (562) 431-6553 www.RossmoorSwimSchool.com Specializing in children’s swimming lessons since 1965. Their goal is to have children enjoy their swimming experience. They use a gentle approach considering the emotional, psychological and physical well being of the children. Youngsters ages 3-9 are taught in a heated outdoor pool (90 degrees), in groups of four, by Red Cross-certified instructors. Summer
sessions begin every two weeks and run Monday through Thursday. Parents are welcome to observe lessons. Full and half-day preschool programs are also offered. See ad on page 8. 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. • Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center & Buccaneer Bay Waterpark 13806 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada (562) 902-3191 www.splashlamirada.com The following programs are offered at Splash! in their
heated 25-yard pool. Special rates are available for schools and camps. For more information or to register for a class, call Splash!, or check out their website. Also see “Parties.” See ad on the back outside cover; coupon on page 77. Lessons - Swim lessons from Parent and Me through pre-competitive levels. Group or private instruction. Parents can get in shape while kids are taking their lesson by lap swimming in another lane. Board Diving - The class is designed to teach kids (ages 6+) the basics of one-meter and three-meter spring-board diving. Synchronized Swimming - Classes (ages 6+) cover basic skills culminating in a routine set to music. This class can prepare you to join the La Mirada Aquabelles Synchronized Swim Team (7-18), which is also held at Splash! Aquabelles (7-18) provide athletes with a fun and safe environment to learn
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the beauty of this growing sport. Adult master’s program is also offered. La Mirada Armada Swim Team - Year-round team for beginning to advanced swimmers. Armada swimmers have competed in USA Olympic Trials and other national and state competitions. Whether you are a beginning or advanced swimmer, the Armada has a year-round program for you. www.armadaswim.com Log Rolling - A fun balance challenge along with a strong workout. Three four-week sessions on Sundays, April 4 - June 19. Drop-in option available. Water Polo at Splash! - Come join the fun and learn the basic skills and strategies of the game (ages 6-16). This class will help prepare you to play on an organized team or with your school. 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). USA Water Polo www.usawaterpolo.org Provides information on clubs, clinics, camps and tournaments for boys and girls (7+). Visit the website to find a team near you. Wading and Spray Pools Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center - Splash pad and wading pool. Open Memorial day to Labor Day. $3-7. 29 Santa Barbara Drive. (949) 425-2559. www. alisoviejoaquaticscenter.com Buena Park - Carl Brenner Park (wading) and Larwin Park (spray). (714) 236-3860. www.buenapark.com Bellflower - Ruth R. Caruthers Park (wading pool). (562) 804-1424, Ext. 2261. www.bellflower.org Crown Valley Community Park - Splash pad with pelican and dragon sprayers. Open daily, May 30 - September 5, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (949) 425-5100. www. tinyurl.com/crownvalleysplashpad Fullerton Parks - Lemon (spray), Valencia (wading) and Adlena parks (spray), and Downtown Plaza (spray pool). (714) 738-6575. www.tinyurl.com/fullertonparks
Summer Swim School at Rossmoor! Rossmoor Children’s Center & Swim School
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• Garden Grove Atlantis Play Center - The Splash Pad is open mid-June to mid-September. Adults are not admitted without a child and the park is staffed during open hours. Closed Mondays. Admission: $2 per person, ages 2 and up. 13630 Atlantis Way, Garden Grove. (714) 892-6015. www.ci.garden-grove.ca.us Grand Park - Splash pad and fountains. 200 N. Grand Ave., LA. (213) 972-8080. www.grandparkla.org • Lakewood - Bloomfield, Boyar, Del Valle, Mayfair, Palms and San Martin parks (wading). Wading Pool Wednesdays offers evening sessions, June - August, 5-7:30 p.m. (562) 866-9771, Ext. 2408. www.lakewoodcity.org/recreation Long Beach Towne Center - Spray pad and fountain in front of the movie theater. Long Beach Towne lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
Center, 7575 Carson Blvd. (562) 938-1722. www. longbeachtownecenter.net Irvine - Heritage Park - Playground with a splash pad. 14301 Yale Ave. (949) 724-6750. www. cityofirvine.org/parks Irvine Spectrum - Tortoise water fountain by the food court and a smaller fountain by the Vitamin Shoppe. Plus, a Ferris wheel and carousel. 71 Fortune Drive. (949) 753-5180. www.shopirvinespectrumcenter.com Stanton - Harry Dotson Park - Playground with spray features, (714) 379-9222, Ext. 270. www.ci.stanton.ca.us Tustin District Shopping Center - Shooting water fountains outside the theater. 2437 Park Ave. (714) 259-9015. www.thedistricttl.com Tustin Pioneer Road Park - Pioneer-themed play equipment with water features. 10250 Pioneer Road. (714) 573-3326. www.tustinca.org Westminster - Sigler Park Splash Pad water features include ten-foot-tall pelicans, palm trees and sea horses. 7200 Plaza St. (714) 895-2860. www. westminster-ca.gov YMCAs, Recreation Departments, Colleges, and Boys and Girls Clubs Aquatics programs and recreational swim are offered by most city recreation departments, community colleges, Boys and Girls Clubs and YMCAs. See page 65 and 84 for contact information.
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ARCHERY ARTS & CRAFTS 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. Archery Outpost, 12148 South St., Artesia, (562) 860-9292, www.archeryoutpost.net. Hi-Tech Archery, 1912 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, (714) 449-9744, www.htarchery.com. Orange County Archery, 18792 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley, (714) 965-1125; and 25782 Obrero Drive, Mission Viejo, (949) 916-6855, www.orangecountyarchery.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. Equipment provided. Saturday classes include advanced, 9 a.m.; intermediate, 10 a.m.; and beginner, 11 a.m. Safety class required. Park entry fee, $5-8. • Gryphon Fencing & Fitness Studio 971 Via Rodeo, Placentia (714) 519-1343 www.GryphonFencing.com Archery teaches focus, concentration and coordination. Gryphon Fencing and Fitness Studio offers beginning archery classes for kids ages 7 and older. Students will learn about the history and equipment in archery and safeshooting skills. During the course, students will try several styles of archery tournaments and play fun games. Email: info@GryphonFencing.com. See ad on page 72. USA Archery www.teamusa.org/USA-archery The national governing body for archery coordinates the Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) program which gives youth (818) the opportunity to compete in regional and national competitions. Free referrals to archery clubs, tournaments and camps near you. Find Junior Olympic Archery Development link under the “Archers” tab on their website.
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Favorite Ways to Use Junk Milk jugs. Old keys. Mason jars. Vinyl 45s. Those are the makings of a masterpiece at The Long Beach Depot for Creative Reuse, where kids (8+) can dig through a treasure trove of recycled items to craft one-of-a-kind creations (free!) every Saturday from 11 a.m. 2 p.m., (562) 437-9999, thelongbeachdepot. org. Or drop in at the Child Creativity Lab Depot for Creative Reuse in Santa Ana, where benefactors have dropped off tons of fabric, paper goods, burlap sacks, manufacturing scraps, art supplies and other goodies to let kids go wild. Closed Sundays. Call (714) 580-8392 or visit childcreativitylab.org.
Arts and crafts instruction, workshops, classes and camps. Also see: “Museums” and “STEM.” • Alpert JCC Digital Filmmaking Camp 3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach (562) 426-7601, Ext. 1047 www.alpertjcc.org Alpert JCC Digital Filmmaking Camp. Hands-on, immersive experience in digital filmmaking. Students work in small groups to make a film, learning all aspects of production, including writing, planning, shooting, editing and scoring. Camp will culminate with a private film screening on Friday afternoon for family and friends. For grades 7 and up. Week of August 15th. Call or visit their website for more information. See ad on pages 19 and 68. • Art Steps 18212 Imperial Hwy., Yorba Linda (714) 524-2248 24000 Alicia Pkwy., # 31, Mission Viejo (949) 454-9555 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 subject matter and media, from crayons through oil paint, gaining confidence through learning to skillfully render what they see, one step at a time. Also see “Camps” and “Parties.” See ad on page 11. • ARTime Studio 27001 La Paz Road, Ste. #390, Mission Viejo (949) 916-9565 www.artime-studio.com ARTime Studio is a private art studio in the heart of Mission Viejo that offers many programs for both kids (5+) and adults. Teaching all medias
and techniques, for the past ten years, the studio encourages students to express themselves while painting in watercolor, sketching still-life, or perhaps shaping clay. They strive to encourage individuality, talent, and expression; every three months of instruction the students participate in an art exhibit hosted by ARTime which will showcase their pieces amongst the company of their instructors, family and friends. Also offers art badge sessions for scouts, art classes in Spanish, art classes for special-needs students, openstudio membership, help with school projects, high-school senior’s art sessions and much more. Give them a call today and have your child painting tomorrow! See ad on page 12. • Build It Workspace 4478 Cerritos Ave., Los Alamitos (714) 947-0800 www.buildit.ws Build It Workspace incorporates the “arts” in science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM). Their classes and camps guide participants (8+) through various approaches using traditional and advanced tools to create exciting projects like interactive monsters, hand-made light-up cards, and animated wooden toys. Wearable Tech classes and camps enable kids to learn basic sewing techniques as they incorporate electronics and technology into their projects. Now enrolling for spring and summer. Also see “Camps,” “Parties” and “STEM.” See ad on page 75. Ceramics Studios Art Waves - 18910 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley, (714) 965-0669. Color Me Mine - Locations in Brea, Costa Mesa, Long Beach, Mission Viejo, Tustin and Whittier, www.colormemine.com. Studio H Fine Art 2691 Richter Ave., Ste. 108, Irvine, (949) 403-7020, www.studiohfineart.com. Paint N’ Glaze - 3960 Studebaker Road, Ste. 102, Long Beach, (562) 4218000, www.paintnglaze.com. • Clay on First 406 E. 1st St., Unit B, Long Beach (562) 495-4362 www.clayonfirst.com This unique full-service ceramics studio offers group and individual pottery classes for kids (5+) and adults. Instruction is offered in wheel and handsculpting. They offer studio space, day passes, creative workshops, and even have professional pottery for sale. Clay on First also offers birthday parties, summer camps, Girl Scout badge programs and special events. Check out their fun and welcoming atmosphere. Call for more information or visit online. See ad on page 11 for early-bird discounts. Craft Instruction Build-A-Bear - Kids create an animal or doll, then add clothes and accessories. Anaheim, (714) 7765980; Mission Viejo, (949) 347-6992; Temecula, (951) 719-1389; and Torrance, (310) 921-2327. www.buildabear.com Home Depot - Free workshops for kids (5-12) offered at all locations the first Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. - noon. Parent participation required. (800) 466-3337. www.tinyurl.com/homedepotworkshops lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
Michaels - Kids explore their creativity while parents shop. $2. Saturdays, 10-11:30 a.m., sessions start every half hour. Available at all locations. www.michaels.com/kidsclub Lowes - Free Build and Grow kids (5-12) clinics offered select Saturdays. Parent participation required. Visit www.lowesbuildandgrow.com for clinic locations, upcoming projects and online registration. (800) 44-LOWES. Piecemakers Country Store - Sewing, knitting, and fiber arts and crafts. 1720 Adams Ave., Costa Mesa. (714) 641-3112. www.piecemakers.com RideMakerz - Make a model car. Downtown Disney, 1540 S. Disneyland Drive, Ste. 103, Anaheim. (714) 776-0216. www.ridemakerz.com • CSArts Academy Summer Program 1010 N. Main St., Santa Ana (714) 560-0900, Ext. 6181 www.ocsarts.net/academy Orange County School of the Arts is proud to introduce the California School of the Arts (CSArts) Academy. This summer, enroll your student artist in their fun and rewarding academic and arts course offerings, workshops and intensives. Students (grades 3-12) can participate in a fiveweek Arts Exploration program, a one-week Arts Enrichment workshop and an Academic Enrichment workshop. All classes are taught by OCSA’s professional academic and arts faculty at its world-class facilities. Classes in their School of Fine and Media Arts include: animation, character design, digital illustration or photography, writing workshops, figure drawing, painting and drawing (beginner, intermediate and advanced) and printmaking. For more of their offerings, see listings in “Camps,” “Cooking,” “Dance,” “Martial Arts,” “Music,” “Schools,” “STEM,” “Theater Arts” and “Tutoring and Academics.” See ad on page 12.
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• Galileo Camps for Kids (800) 854-3684 www.galileo-camps.com Embrace your inner toy “maker.” Race a custombuilt go-kart. Cook up a signature dish. Debut an original movie. Design and print 3-D models. Electrify a canvas. Camp Galileo believes kids who learn to explore and fail without fear—the essence of innovation—are happier, more creative and more confident when faced with life’s challenges. Join them in Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Pedro/Palos Verdes, or other parts of L.A. this summer. Also see “Camps” and “STEM.” • IncrediFlix Summer Camps (949) 548-5424 www.incrediflix.com IncrediFlix brings an exciting element to summer camps; see “Camps” for details. See ad on page 29.
software. 365-A Clinton St., Costa Mesa. (949) 2962153. www.urbanworkshop.net • Model Boat Shop Colorado Lagoon, Long Beach (562) 570-1720 www.longbeach.gov/park Kids (7+) can learn how to build and race model sailboats, and participate in a closing regatta as part of the city’s International Sea Festival; June 20 - August 12, Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. $60 for the seven-week program, with an additional cost for boat-building supplies based on the size of the model. For more information, call the summer phone number listed beginning June 20.
Maker Spaces Also see Build It Workspace in this section. Makersville - Offers workshops, events and camps. Locations at Long Beach Sea Base and MADE in Long Beach. www.makersville.net • Shared Science - Kids (grades K-9) can dabble in programming and art when they attend one- to twohour workshops featuring Arduino Gemma and other tech activities. Pop-up maker spaces at Long Beach locations. (562) 285-3942. www.sharedsciencefun. org. See ad on page 75. The Studio at Long Beach Main Library - Programs for kids (grades 6+) include 3D printing and other Maker crafts and projects. Summer camps offered. 101 Pacific Ave., Long Beach. (562) 570-7500. www.lbpl.org/studio Urban Workshop - Level 1 and Level 2 (10-16) classes include instruction on a variety of tools and
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ARTime Summer ART Camp! Morning & afternoon camps, June - August.
Enjoy an exciting week of fine art camp! acrylics, WATERCOLORS, SKETCH, CHALK PASTELS & POTTERY!
What time is it? (949) 916-9565 It’s… artime-studio.com Register at: artime.studiomv@gmail.com
Sewing and Knitting Instruction All Brands Sewing Center - Buena Park, Garden Grove and Irvine, (800) 543-0434, www.ocsewing.com. Angel Threads Sewing School - Newport Beach, (949) 548-6070, www.ocsewingclass.com. Fashion Camp - 2477 Park Ave., Tustin, (714) 259-0946, www.createdesignsew.com. Sew Vac - 1762 Clark Ave., Long Beach, (562) 498-6684, www. sewvacltd.com. Stitches in Time - 16525 Bellflower Blvd., Bellflower, (562) 804-9341, www. stitchesintimeyarn.com. • Sewing Lab Los Alamitos 4215 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos (562) 296-8021 www.sewinglablosalamitos.com Fun and friendly after-school and evening sewing classes, plus day camps and parties, for kids in grades 2 and up. They now also offer Saturday workshops for younger kids, boys and adults. They provide top-of-the-line sewing machines, small class size and a very encouraging, safe and fun environment to learn a skill that will last a lifetime. Also see “Camps” and “Parties.” See ad on page 14. • Sewing with Jane 6243 E. 5th St., Long Beach (562) 260-5888 Hand sewing for ages 6 and up. Machine sewing for ages 9 and up (machines provided). Small, project-based group classes for beginning through intermediate sewers. Hand sewers complete craft-based projects. Machine sewers com-
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plete simple clothing or crafts. Weekly, one-hour classes are held in five-week sessions. Please call for a mailer on upcoming projects. Sewing camps are also available (see “Camps”). Email: jane.loper@verizon.net. • Storymakery 825 Spectrum Center Drive (949) 396-1840 www.storymakery.com Kids can take their stories to a whole new level... make them into books! Storymakery is the first self-publishing experience for children where kids can create their own storybook. All of their programs include character development, engaging story-writing, character and illustration design. Whether your child likes mermaids, pirates, dinosaurs, fantasy, unicorns, wizards, super heroes or spooky stories, they’ll work with any theme your child imagines! Also see “Camps” and “Parties.” Studio Art Instruction Art Exchange Long Beach - Classes, workshops and drop-in studios (6-12). Summer Art Experience - Two sessions, July 18-29 and August 1-12. Scholarships available. 356 E. 3rd St., Long Beach. (562) 5677278. www.artexchangelb.org Art House - Drawing and painting (grades pre-K-12). 1380 S. Harbor Blvd., La Habra, (714) 870-7119. www.thearthousefullerton.com Art Smart Studio - Classes in painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics and mosaics (5+), plus camps. 3823 E. 7th St., Long Beach. (562) 439-4777. www. artsmartstudioforkids.com
Huntington Beach Art Center - Drawing, painting, cartooning and ceramics (2+). Summer camps also offered. 538 Main St., Huntington Beach. (714) 374-1650. www.huntingtonbeachartcenter.org Inspyr Arts - Drawing and painting classes (4+), plus camps. 3910 E. 4th St., Long Beach. (562) 3426172. www.inspyrarts.com Irvine Art and Music - Art for Tots and Art with Imagination (6-19) classes. 15315 Culver Drive, #150, Irvine. (949) 559-3069. www.irvineartandmusic.com Irvine Fine Arts Center - Drawing, painting, ceramics, culinary and mixed-media classes (3+), plus camps. 1432 Yale Ave., Irvine. (949) 7246880. www.irvinefinearts.org Muckenthaler Cultural Center - A variety of kids’ and family art classes and workshops are offered year round, plus a Multi-Arts Summer Camp (see “Camps”). 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton. (714) 738-6595. www.themuck.org Museums - Many offer art classes for kids and teens that may include drawing, painting, cartooning, sculpture, pastels, watercolor and other mixed media. See “Museums” for details and contact information. Pacific Studio of Art - Drawing and painting (8+). 1122 Lake St., Huntington Beach. (714) 960-2856. Palette Station - Multi-media art transferred to various keepsakes. 540 E. 1st St., Tustin. (714) 7304979. www.palettestation.com Open House Creative - Drawing, painting, ceramics, architecture and print making (grades pre-K+). 1602 Babcock St., Costa Mesa. (949) 291-6910. www.openhouse-creative.com
Art Waves - 18910 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley. (714) 965-0669.
The Art Studio - Painting, drawing, sculpting and mixed-media classes, plus camps (7+). 6450 Westminster Blvd., Westminster. (714) 458-2800. www. theartstudio.us
Averyboo Arts - Painting, drawing and mixed media, plus, homeschool programs and parties. (2-12). 3908 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach. (562) 912-4800. www.averyboo.com
The Drawing Board - Drawing, painting and sculpting (2+), plus parties and family workshops. 22349 La Palma, Ste. 112, Yorba Linda. (714) 693-7156. www.thedrawingboard.info
Chuck Jones Center for Creativity - Drop-In and Draw Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 3321 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa. (949) 660-7793. www. chuckjonescenter.org
Timree Paint Studio - Painting classes, workshops and camps (6+). 365 Old Newport Blvd., Ste. A, Newport Beach. (949) 723-1300. www. timree.com
Color My World Art Studio - Drawing, painting and mixed media. 11960 Artesia Blvd., #101, Artesia. (562) 219-4566. www.colormyworld.me
YMCAs, Recreation Departments, Colleges, and Boys and Girls Clubs Arts and crafts programs are offered by most city recreation departments, community colleges, Boys and Girls Clubs, and YMCAs. See pages 65 and 84 for contact information.
Fullerton Museum Center - Art programs, workshops, family events and summer camps. 301 N. Pomona Ave., Fullerton. (714) 738-6545. www. tinyurl.com/fullertonmuseums 12 • spring/summer 2016
Fibo Kids Art Academy - Drawing, painting and mixed-media classes (grades pre-K-12). Locations in Anaheim Hills, Brea and Tustin. (714) 579-1929. www.fiboart.com
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ATTRACTIONS Favorite Way to Ship Off Let your kids’ history lessons come to life with a trip to a military ship. After serving in World War II, Korea and Vietnam, the S.S. Lane Victory is safely docked in San Pedro’s Berth 49, offering self-guided tours from bow to stern (lanevictory.org). Walk through a floating “City at Sea” aboard the USS Midway Museum aircraft carrier (midway.org) in San Diego, with 60 exhibits and flight simulators. Or join the kids’ scavenger hunt, overnighters, concerts and movies at the USS Iowa in San Pedro (pacificbattleship.com).
Attractions and theme parks for all ages throughout Southern California, plus aquariums, family fun centers and water parks. Also see: “Museums,” “STEM” and “Zoos.” • 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, $17.95; seniors (55 and over), $12.95. AAA discount available for up to six regular-price admissions per card. Free parking. See ad on page 15.
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Weiner Dog Races @ 3pm April 17, May 15, June 19, July 15, Aug. 21
• Mother’s Day Brunch May 8, 10am-3pm
• Model Kit, Hobby & Toy Expo May 15 • Classic Car Show May 21
• Father’s Day Brunch June 19, 10am-3pm
• German Heritage Day July 10, 2-6pm FREE MEALS to the first 500 people! Dachshund races too! • 20th Annual Plum Fest Aug. 21 Carnival Games, Face Painting, Plum Treats, BBQ, Arts & Craft Vendors! Dachshund races too!
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• 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”) as well as annual events (see “Calendar”) and summer 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 with free child’s admission on page 13. Birch Aquarium (858) 534-3473 Daily animal feedings as well as educational, handson visitor activities. Adults, $17; teens, (13-17), $14; kids (3-12), $12.50. UC San Diego, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (310) 548-7562 Thirty-five saltwater tanks and touch tanks, plus discovery labs and an Aquatic Nursery with baby sea animals. Family and kids’ classes, workshops, walks, grunion runs, youth docents and other educational programs are available. Suggested admission donation: $1-5. 3720 Stephen White Drive, San Pedro. www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org 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 Roundhouse Aquarium (310) 379-8117 Touch tanks, sea horses, shark and eel tanks, and kids’ activities. Classes, camps and parties also offered. $2 per person; $5 per family. Manhattan Beach Pier. www.roundhouseaquarium.org Santa Monica Pier Aquarium (310) 393-6149 More than 100 species, featuring touch tanks with tidepool animals, plus year-round field-trip programs, kids’ classes, party packages and special-themed 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 A hands-on coastal science education center that offers free and low-cost programs, touch-tank tours, public fish feeding, field trips and parties. Admission: $2 per person or $4 per family. 1021 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach. www.lacorps.org/sealab.php • Big Air Trampoline Park Buena Park (844) 550-JUMP 8320 On The Mall Laguna Hills (949) 305-9788 23251 Avenida de la Carlota Redlands (909) 335-7275 1101 California St. www.bigairusa.com Big Air Trampoline Parks have become the area’s
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best indoor trampoline parks. Unique features include Climbing Wall, Battle Beam, Lil Air (for jumpers ages 6 and younger), Open Main Court, Dodgeball Courts, Foam Pit, Slam Dunk Basketball and The Bullpen. Great location for birthday and team parties, groups and corporate team building (see “Parties”). Seasonal park promotions and specials are listed on their website. Reservations for groups of 15+ are required and made online or by calling Event Sales. See ad with discount coupon on page 58. • 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-square-foot visitor center is equipped with not only amazing technology and visual teaching exhibits, but also constantly holds engaging classes and workshops. The Space Center also 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 Sunday and Monday. $5 per person (4+). Also see “Calendar,” “Camps,” “Museums,” “Parties” and “STEM.” See ad on page 25. Family Fun Centers Most offer party and group packages. Check websites for coupons and discounts. Also see Golf N’ Stuff in this section. Bay Arcade (949) 673-0324 706 E. Bay Ave., Newport Beach. www.thebayarcade.com Buena Park Raceway (714) 827-9979 Slot car racetrack. 6161 Lincoln Ave., Buena Park. www.bpraceway.com Boomers 3405 Michelson Drive, Irvine (949) 559-8336 16800 Magnolia St., FV (714) 842-1111 Arcade, batting cages, bumper boats, mini golf, rock wall, go karts and kiddie rides, laser tag, Flame Thrower ride and Buccaneer Cove (Irvine only). www. boomersparks.com Camelot Golfland (714) 630-3340 Mini golf, bumper boats, arcade, laser tag, raceway and slides. 3200 E. Carpenter Ave., Anaheim. www. golfland.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 Flightdeck (714) 937-1511 Flight simulation (10+). 1650 S. Sinclair St., Anaheim. www.flightdeck.com lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
Fuzion (714) 377-7671 Nighttime tends to a mature crowd. 7227 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach. www.fuzionhb.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 Socially interactive PC and Xbox gaming centers. Buena Park, (714) 676-7455; and Mission Viejo, (949) 367-0019. www.howies.com Irvine Lake RC Park (949) 667-1141 Natural off-road track. 4621 Santiago Canyon Road, Silverado. www.irvinelakercpark.com John’s Incredible Pizza Company (714) 236-0000 8601 On The Mall, Buena Park. 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 Quest Laser tag (5+). Fullerton, (714) 449-0555; and Mission Viejo, (949) 367-1421. www.laserquest.com Neon Retro Arcade Retro arcade with video and pinball games from yesteryear. Visit their website for current line up. 28 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena. www.neonretroarcade.com
• Fillmore and Western Railway 364 Main St., Fillmore (805) 524-2546 www.fwry.com Scenic tourist excursions depart from Fillmore’s Central Park station on 1950s-era diesel locomotives and a restored 1913 Baldwin Steam Engine powered trains. Weekend excursions, specialty trains rides and family events are scheduled monthly. See “Trains” for a complete listing and “Calendar” for family events. See ad on this page. • Golf N’ Stuff Family Fun Park 10555 E. Firestone Blvd., Norwalk (562) 868-9956 www.golfnstuff.com Take a break and have fun at Golf N’ Stuff Family Fun Park! Offers challenging miniature golf and exciting rides, including go-karts, bumper boats, bumper cars, Disk O’ Thrill ride and kiddie train. While you’re there, check out the latest in arcade games, great prizes, snack bar, and party facilities for birthday or team parties (see “Parties”). Ask about their free school and doctors’ office incentive programs. Where the 5 and 605 freeways meet. See ad with coupons on page 14. • Old World Huntington Beach 7561 Center Ave., #49, Huntington Beach (714) 895-8020 www.oldworld.ws Old World Huntington Beach is famous for Oktoberfest, Wiener-Dog Races, and German/European specialties. Visit their restaurant-bakery, deli and market, which serves traditional German
Scenic Train Rides Every Saturday at Noon Plus These Special Rides: • Trips to Piru & Bennett’s Honey Farm • Paintball Train Rides • Margarita Madness Rides (ages 21+) • And Special Events: April 30 & May 1: Railfest May 8: Mother’s Day June 19: Father’s Day Lunch July 4: One-Hour Trains at 1 & 3 p.m. July 4: Firecracker Dinner Train
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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 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 The Paintball Park and Camp Pendleton Playland (866) 985-4932 Paintball Lite (8+), Splatmaster (6-10), Paintball and Airsoft (10+). Features at the 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 Thrill It Fun Center (714) 937-1600 High-ropes challenge, rock climbing and mechanical bull. 20 City Blvd. West, #907-A, Orange. www.thrillit.com lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
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Game Changer! Sign up at kidsguidemagazine.com food such as bratwurst, schnitzel, apple strudel and more. Family fun for all ages is experienced at their Wiener Dog Races that are held monthly on Sundays at 2 p.m.: April 17, May 15, June 19, July 10 and August 21. Visit their website and see “Calendar” for events, including the annual Plum Festival, Model Kit Expo, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day brunches, and more. See ad on page 13. Orange County Great Park Balloon and Carousel Sand Canyon and Marine Way, Irvine (949) 724-6599 www.ocgp.org A tethered, 118-foot-high, helium-filled balloon allows passengers to soar 400 feet in the air for a bird’s-eye view of the park. The carousel offers rides approximately three minutes long (riders under 42 must be accompanied by an adult). Fees apply; “family and friends” passes for larger groups available. Parks and Playgrounds For indoor and outdoor playgrounds, see “Playgrounds.” For arboretums, nature centers and parks, see “Recreation and Parks.” • Pretend City Children’s Museum 29 Hubble, Irvine (949) 428-3900 www.pretendcity.org Pretend City Children’s Museum is an interconnected city designed just for children (infant-8). The city is comprised of a grocery store, farm, doctor’s office, art 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. Also see “Calendar” and “Museums.” See ad on page 53. • 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 the world, the Queen Mary is now a full-service hotel, historical landmark and entertainment venue. New this year is The Shipyard, where visitors can view the Queen Mary scaled down into a LEGO masterpiece; and, LEGO stations where children
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and LEGO-enthusiasts can create and build. Also, enjoy their new 4-D theater, replacing a decadesold theater, yet evoking old Hollywood glamour and art deco style. Sensory surprises are 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; a custom pre-show 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; Ghosts and Legends; Her Finest Hour: a WWII Tour; Scorpion Tour, which includes a tour of the Scorpion submarine docked next door, giving the rare opportunity to get a first-hand glimpse of what life was like aboard a Russian submarine during the Cold War (closed for renovations until June 30); a self-guided tour and more. Also see “Calendar.” See ad on page 5. Theme Parks Adventure City, see listing in this section. Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, www. disneyland.com. Knott’s Berry Farm, www.knotts. com. Legoland, www.legoland.com. SeaWorld, www.seaworldsandiego.com. Six Flags Magic Mountain, www.sixflags.com. Universal Studios Hollywood, www.universalstudioshollywood.com. Water Parks Party packages, season passes, tube and board rentals, picnic areas and lockers may be available. Boomers (949) 559-8341 Buccaneer Cove is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. 3405 Michelson Drive, Irvine. www.boomersparks.com Camelot Golfland (714) 630-3340 Twisting tube slides open Memorial weekend; daily June 17 - August 26, noon - 5 p.m. 3200 E. Carpenter Ave., Anaheim. www.golfland.com Drop Zone Waterpark (951) 210-1600 Attractions include slides, geysers, a FlowRider and more. Open May - September. Visit their website for admission and season passes. 2165 Trumble Road, Perris. www.dropzonewaterpark.com Knott’s Soak City (714) 220-5200 Open daily, May 21 - September 5; weekends, May 14-15 - September 10-11. 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park. www.soakcityoc.com Legoland Water Park and Chima Water Park (760) 918-5346 Open daily, through April 25 and May 20 - Sep-
tember 5; Friday - Monday, May 1-16; and weekends, April 29 - May 16 and September 10 October 30. One Legoland Drive, Carlsbad. www. legoland.com Newport Dunes Aquatic Fun Park (949) 729-1150 New play equipment. Calm waves and fun toys for younger kids; bigger kids can romp on water trampolines, a mountain with a slide and other water features. Open May 27-30 and June 17 - September 5. 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach. www. tinyurl.com/newportdunes Raging Waters (909) 802-2200 Open daily, June 3 - September 5. Weekends only, May 13-30 and September 10-25. 111 Raging Waters Drive, San Dimas. www.ragingwaters.com SeaWorld’s Aquatica (800) 257-4268 Daily, May 28 - September 5; weekends September 10 - October 9. 2052 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista. www.aquaticasandiego.com Six Flags Hurricane Harbor (661) 255-4111 Open weekends, May 28 - June 5 and September 2-25; daily, June 10 - August 28. 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy., Valencia. www.sixflags.com • Splash! Buccaneer Bay Waterpark (562) 902-3191 Guaranteed to entertain; choose to spend the day in the lazy river, dare to plunge down two-story water slides or swim in the heated 25-yard pool. Adults can spend time with the little ones in the zero-depth play areas, spray pads and smaller slides. Free use of life jackets and tubes are always included with admission. Splash! offers the best value, with free parking, picnic areas, all-day park access, lockers and tasty food. The 18-acre park is beautifully landscaped with palm trees, lush green grassy areas, lounge chairs and umbrellas. Season passes on sale now at the preseason price of just three payments of $18, now through May 31. 13806 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada. www.splashlamirada.com. See ad on back outside cover; coupon on page 77. • Splash Kingdom in Redlands (909) 335-7275 The Inland Empire’s greatest family fun destination! Splash Kingdom Waterpark is open May 14 - September 18. Twenty acres of aquatic fun, including Castaway Cove Wavepool, Surfrider, Lazy River, Pharaohs Falls and so much more! Splash Kingdom also offers full food concessions, cabanas, season passes, group rates, and birthday and team party packages. Conveniently located off the 10 freeway at California Street exit in Redlands. 1101 California St., Redlands. www.SplashKingdom.net The Cove Waterpark (951) 360-1974 Three water slides, body-boarding, splash playground for younger kids and continuous river. Also offers day camp. Concessions are available. Open daily, May 28 - September 5; weekends only, September 10-18. 4310 Camino Real, Riverside. www.covewaterpark.com Wading and Spray Pools For a list of locations, see Wading and Spray Pools under “Aquatics and Water Polo.” lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
BASEBALL & SOFTBALL Favorite Way to Show Our Age With some sneaky advance planning and a credit card, you can surprise your birthday kiddo with a special 5th-inning message on the new Ribbon Board out in left field at Dodgers Stadium (tinyurl.com/dodgerboard) or the scoreboard at Angels Stadium during the 7th inning stretch (tinyurl.com/angelsboard). Proceeds go to team charities.
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Who will be next to wear the crown? Leagues, camps and clinics. Also see: “Camps.” For a complete list of batting cages, see www. kidsguidemagazine.com. League Baseball and Softball Bobby Sox Softball (714) 522-1234 Girls league (7-19) 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. Also 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
BEAUTY & ETIQUETTE • Burgess Cotillion Golden Sails Hotel, 6285 E. PCH, 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 emphasizes fun in a structured environment. Also see “Dance.”
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www.CAPageantProductions.com (310) 720-1681 • Lice Clinics of America 4012 Katella Ave., Ste. 104, Los Alamitos (562) 431-LICE (5423) www.lcalosalamitos.com Lice Clinics of America is the largest network of lice treatment centers in the world. The Los Alamitos Clinic is the exclusive regional provider of the AirAllé, a revolutionary, FDA-cleared medical device that uses heated air to kill lice and their eggs in a single, one-hour treatment so powerful that they can guarantee the results for 30 days! No toxic chemicals, no pesticides, no follow-up appointments, no at-home combing, no hourly rates or extra charges. They offer a flat, per person rate, 100% lice-free-guarantee See ad on page 45. • Mr. California and Miss Southern California (310) 720-1681 www.capageantproductions.com A community- and service-focused pageant program that is devoted to helping kids (3+), teens, and young men and women develop character. Culminates in a summer pageant, where participants compete to be
named Mr. California and Miss Southern California in five age divisions: 3-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-17 or 18-25. Etiquette, grooming, communication and interview experience are developed; community service and charitable events include Juvenile Diabetes, Special Olympics, CHOC, Relay for Life, OC Food Bank and more. See “Calendar” for event details. See ad on this page. • O.C.’s Hair Police 2675 Irvine Ave., #110, Costa Mesa (949) 631-2675 22343 La Palma, #103, Yorba Linda (714) 485-2732 www.hairpoliceliceline.com O.C.’s Hair Police provides manual removal and heat dehydration head lice eradication services. They carry the multi-enzyme based Absolute Clear® products. They have two locations, as well as in-home options available to the communities throughout OC and surrounding areas. Their free services include: 24/7 consultation, screenings, presentations, self-help forums, in-service training and fundraising. From prevention to eradication, they are “In It To Win It” with you! See ad on this page; coupon on 89.
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instruction and improvement. For only $120, 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 2009-2016 alone! A low studentto-teacher ratio guarantees a wonderful experience. Camps are available in Long Beach and the surrounding areas. Check their website for further information. YMCAs, Recreation Departments, Colleges, and Boys and Girls Clubs Baseball and softball programs are offered by most city recreation departments, community colleges, Boys and Girls Clubs, and YMCAs. See pages 65 and 84 for contact information.
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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 The following associations offer referrals and information for local leagues and tournaments: American Fastpitch Association, (714) 952-9311, www. afasoftball.com; and Amateur Softball Association, www.socal-asa.org. • Tom Hicks Baseball Camps, LLC P.O. Box 15963, Long Beach 90815-0963 (562) 425-2446 www.tomhicksbaseballcamps.com The 27th annual THBC prides itself on being the area’s best fundamental baseball camp. Camps offered during summer and Christmas break focus on individual
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Dunk with the best at a pro-basketball summer camp. Boys and girls can take their best shots at the Michael Jordan Flight School at UC Santa Barbara (michaeljordanbasketballcamp. com), Camp Lakers for players 9-17 at Next Level Sports Complex in Garden Grove (www. tinyurl.com/lakerscamp) or the Clippers Youth Basketball Camps for ages 6-14 (www.tinyurl. com/clipperscamp). Don’t be surprised if your player comes home with a few “Magic” moves.
of completion. Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; early drop-off and late pick-up times available. $250 per session. Multisession, alumni and faculty discounts available. This is a CSULB Foundation Camp and all proceeds benefit the Long Beach State Men’s Basketball program. Skill Academies are also offered, June 29 and 30; see “Calendar” for details. See ad on this page. National Junior Basketball (714) 765-6567 www.njbl.org Boys’ and girls’ leagues in three age divisions (grades 1-12). Registration begins in August for winter season. Various chapter locations. YMCAs, Recreation Departments, Colleges, and Boys and Girls Clubs Basketball programs are offered by most city recreation departments, Boys & Girls Clubs, YMCAs and community colleges. See page 65 and 84 for contact information.
BOWLING Favorite Place to Knock’em Down At college, of course! Both Cal State Long Beach (tinyurl.com/csulbstudentunion) and Cal State Fullerton (tinyurl.com/TitanBowl) have not-sosecret bowling alleys that are totally affordable and open to the public, including you and your kids. You’ll also find billiards, game consoles and the fast-food favorites (Sbarro! Togo’s!) that fueled your own college all-nighters.
Leagues, clinics and camps. Also see “Camps.” • Alpert JCC Pete Davis Legends Basketball League 3801 East Willow St., Long Beach (562) 426-7601, Ext. 1205 www.alpertjcc.org AJCC/Pete Davis Youth Basketball League for boys and girls, ages 6-13 years, led by former Michigan State and NBA player Pete Davis. Learn basketball skills through individual and group instruction, scrimmages and lectures. Spring Season: April 17 - June 12. Summer Season: July 10 - August 28. Games are held on Sundays, between 12:30-5:30 p.m. Call or visit their website for more information. See ad on page 19. • Long Beach State Basketball Camp (562) 985-1610 www.beachbasketballcamps.com Registration now open online. Summer basketball camps for boys and girls (grades 1-8), August 8-11 and August 15-18. Staffed by Long Beach State basketball coaches and enthusiastic members of the current team. Camp highlights include instruction in fundamentals, guest speakers, tours of campus facilities, plus fun games and tournaments. Campers will receive their own Long Beach State replica jerseys and a certificate
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-toplan, and affordable birthday parties for kids (see “Parties”). Kids Bowl Free (register at www. kidsbowlfree.com/Irvine) allows your child to play two free games of bowling for free per day, all summer long. Add the family pass, starting at $26.95, which includes two games per person per day for the adults in the family. Add on an unlimited shoe pass for just $12 (normal shoe rental is $4 per visit). See ad on page 20. lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
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Bowling Centers The following locations may offer junior and parent/child leagues, bumper bowling and party packages. Bowlmor Nighttime tends to a mature crowd. Anaheim, 321 W. Katella, Anaheim, (714) 783-2810; and Tustin, 2405 Park Ave., (714) 258-2695. www.bowlmor.com Cal Bowl (562) 421-8448 2500 E. Carson St., Lakewood www.calbowl.com Carter Bowl AMF 1501 S. Lemon St., Fullerton www.amf.com/carterlanes
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Del Rio Lanes (562) 927-3351 7502 E. Florence Ave., Downey www.delriolanes.com Forest Lanes (949) 770-0055 22771 Centre Drive, Lake Forest www.forestlanes.com Fountain Bowl (714) 963-7888 17110 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley www.fountainbowl.com Keystone Lanes (562) 868-3261 11459 E. Imperial Hwy., Norwalk www.keystonelanes.com Linbrook Bowling Center (714) 774-2253 201 South Brookhurst St., Anaheim www.linbrookbowl.com Lucky Strike Lanes (714) 937-5263 Nighttime tends to a mature crowd. Outlets at Orange. 20 City Blvd. West, Orange www.bowlluckystrike.com
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Round One Lakewood Mall, (562) 408-2937; and Santa Ana Mall, (714) 619-6840. www.round1usa.com Saddleback Lanes (949) 586-5300 25402 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo www.saddlebacklanes.net Tavern+Bowl (949) 438-2320 Nighttime tends to a mature crowd. 1875 Newport Blvd., Ste. L1-111, Costa Mesa. www.tavernbowl.com Westminster Lanes (714) 893-5005 6471 Westminster Ave., Westminster Valley View Lanes (714) 898-2507 12141 Valley View St., Garden Grove www.amf.com/valleyviewlanes Free Summer Bowling (888) 342-2594 www.kidsbowlfree.com Kids whose age does not exceed a limit by participating bowling centers are eligible to register for two free games a day. Visit their website to signup at your local participating center. Each bowling center posts their dates and times on their registration page of the “Kids Bowl Free” website. Most programs run Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. 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 Recreation Departments and Colleges Bowling lessons may be offered at local bowling centers by city recreation departments and community colleges. See page 65 for contact information. United States Bowling Congress Youth Leagues www.bowl.com/youth Leagues, tournaments, scholarships and instruction. Visit their website for more information on the current season and how to sign up.
CAMPS Favorite Place to Find a Camp You’ll find tons of summer fun for kids of all ages and interests in Kidsguide’s new online CampGuide! Updated daily with more and more offerings, Kidsguide’s handy-dandy guide lets you search by category, location or keyword so you can find just the right fit for your family. kidsguidemagazine.com/campguide. Check back often! Or cuddle up with a mug and peruse the awesome 16-page section you’re holding in your hands right now.
Sport, activity and specialty camps. Camps are also listed throughout Kidsguide; check your area of interest for additional listings. • 49er Camp at CSULB 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach (562) 985-4049 www.csulb.edu/summer-camps www.longbeachstate.com Celebrating their 53rd year! All-sports camp for boys and girls ages 5-12, includes instruction in tumbling, archery, tennis, track, bowling, soccer, volleyball, softball, baseball, basketball, kickball, badminton, pickleball, elementary games and daily swim lessons. Each student will be assigned to one of four age groups. Assignment will be based upon the chronological age of each camper. Each activity will be selected for its contribution to the needs and abilities of the group. 2016 sessions: June 20 - July 15 and July 18 - August 12, Monday - Friday, 12:30-5 p.m. Online registration available. $500. Space is limited to the first 450 campers with a completed application and deposit. Morning programs are available for parents seeking all-day activities. See ad on page 23. lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
sports, weekly excursion and more. Themed-weekly sessions, June 20 - August 19, Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., extended hours offered, 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. $90+. TeenVenture (13-16) - Leadership training while leading campers in games, crafts and activities, plus teens learn interview skills, basic first aid and CPR. Three-week sessions, June 20 - August 19, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, $89-100.
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• Academic Enrichment Camp 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach (562) 985-2570, (562) 985-2216 www.csulb.edu/summer-camps www.longbeachstate.com Various academic subjects covered. Kindergarten Preparedness Program and 1st through 5th gradelevel academic curriculum as well as art and computers. 6th-8th grade math, engineering/technology, language arts, writing and art. Children will be divided by grade level with a low student/teacher ratio. Camp runs June 20 - July 15, with a second session, July 18 - August 12. Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - noon, $500. Morning supervision is available, 7:15-8:30 a.m. (additional fee). Free supervision is also provided during lunch for those children attending 49er Sports Camp. Enrollment is confirmed with a completed application and deposit. Online registration available; credit card payment too. See ad on page 23. • Acting Out (562) 901-0111 www.actingoutcamp.com Save your drama for camp! This weeklong, schoolbreak camp (7-13) celebrates creativity through drama-skills workshops, ensemble building and a whole lot of fun. Activities include improv, scene study, stage combat, costumes, props, movement, voice over, monologue and dance. Every child gets their chance to shine at the end of the week with a showcase in front of a live studio audience made up of family and friends. Email: actingoutcamp@yahoo.com. See Parties By Erin ad on page 56. • Adventures In Nature Summer Day Camp at the Natural History Museum Hancock Park and Exposition Park, Los Angeles (213) 763-3466 www.nhm.org Stomp, Chomp, Roar! The summer at the Natural History Museum, campers (kindergarten - grade 8) can claw their way through camp and get up close and 22 • spring/summer 2016
personal with some of the museum’s most famous residents. From dinosaurs and bugs, to Tar Pits Week and Paleo Quest, participants will explore the past, present, and behind-the-scenes. One-week camps, June 20 - August 5. Also see listing in “Parties” for the Overnight Adventures at the Natural History Museum and the La Brea Tar Pits. See ad on page 52. • Alley Kat Music Center 11642 Knott St., #19, Garden Grove (714) 229-8528 www.alleykatmusiccenter.com Summer Fun with Alley Kat Music Center! Learn ukulele, guitar and piano in a group. For information and to register online, go to: www.ggparksandrec.com. Also see “Music.” • Alpert JCC Camp Komaroff Summer Day Camp 3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach (562) 426-7601, Ext. 1205 www.alpertjcc.org Camp Komaroff Summer Day Camp - Spend your summer with Camp Komaroff at the Alpert JCC from June 20 - August 19. For youth entering grades 1-12 in fall 2016. Activities include swimming, field trips, overnights, sports, arts and crafts, cooking, team building, Judaic/Israeli experiences, science and more. ACA accredited for over 20 years! Call or visit their website for more information.
• Aquarium of the Pacific Summer Camp Adventures 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach (562) 590-1630 www.aquariumofthepacific.org Children as young as three can dive into ocean science through camp adventures that include hands-on activities, experiments, animal interactions, crafts and educational tours of the Aquarium. Fish Fry (ages 3-4, with a parent) and Sea Squirt (ages 5-6) campers enjoy activities, games, tours and crafts. Ocean Adventure (ages 7-9) and Junior Biologists (ages 10-12) campers have opportunities to go behind the scenes and interact with Aquarium animals and animal care staff. Teens (ages 13-15) spend the night at the Aquarium exploring the deep with the Teen Overnight program. With programs offered from June 13 - August 19, the Aquarium has the right camp for every young explorer. Member discounts available. See ad on page 13. • Aquatics and Specialty Camps in Long Beach Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine (562) 570-1888 www.longbeach.gov/park The following camps are offered at various Long Beach locations. For additional camps, see Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine in this section and Nature Kids! Discovery Workshops at El Dorado Nature Center under “STEM.” See ad on the front inside cover. Belmont Junior Beach Camp (5-8, must have completed kindergarten): one-week sessions, June - August, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. $155 per week; extended care for an additional fee. Beach fun, swimming lessons, arts and crafts, games, sports and excursions. Bayshore Beach Camp (9-12, must have completed 3rd grade): one-week sessions, June - August, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. $155 per week; extended care for an additional fee. Aquatic sports and activities, excursions, arts and crafts, environmental activities, canoeing, sailing and kayaking. Located on Alamitos Bay at Bayshore Beach.
Additional summer camps include: Digital Filmaking (see “Arts and Crafts”) and Challenger British Soccer Camp (see “Soccer”). See ad on page 19.
Bay Club Teen Camp (13-17, must have completed 7th grade): one-week sessions, June - August, noon - 5 p.m. $118 per week. Sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking, sports, excursions and games.
Anaheim Community Services (714) 765-5219 www.anaheim.net/ezrecconnect CampVenture Day Camp (6-13) - Daily activities include crafts, movies, nature, science, cooking,
Counselor-in-Training (completed grade 8+): threeweek session, July 7-25, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Teens learn team-building activities, child development and boating skills. Sailing, kayaking and canoeing also included. $310. Other specialty camps include: Pre-engineering (5-6), British Soccer Camp (7-16), Engineering Fundamenlots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
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SUMMER CAMPS 2016 Spend a week learning a new skill: Art, Woodworking, Cooking & Mindfulness with Yoga July & August • 1pm - 4 pm Kindergarten - Grade 5 Call for details: 562.438.4904 or email: kidworkscc@hotmail.com 3621 E. Broadway, Long Beach • www.kidworkscc.com tals (7-10), Top Chef Camp (6-12), Filmmaking (7-13), Harry Potter (6-12), Star Wars (6-12), Flag Football (6-12), and Mini Hawk - Multi Sport Camp (4-7); oneweek sessions, June - August. (562) 570-3100. • Art Steps 18212 Imperial Hwy., Yorba Linda (714) 524-2248 24000 Alicia Pkwy., # 31, Mission Viejo (949) 454-9555 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. 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, stilllife study, Anime fine points and much more. Friendly teachers at Art Steps provide plenty of fun. Space is limited. Half- and full-day sessions available. Also see “Arts and Crafts” and “Parties.” See ad on page 11. • ARTime Studio’s Summer ART Camps 27001 La Paz Road, Ste. 390, Mission Viejo (949) 916-9565 www.artime-studio.com ARTime Studio’s Summer ART Camp is an exciting weeklong camp that teaches kids techniques of different medias as they create masterpieces. Each day they learn about a different media, including sketching, acrylics, watercolors, chalk, splatter-art, and they will create multiple pieces to add to their portfolio. Camps begin at the end of June and run Monday - Friday throughout August, 9 a.m. - noon or 1-4 p.m. Open registration starts April 11. Email: artime.studiomv@gmail.com. See ad on page 12. • Banzai Surf Camp Huntington Beach, California (714) 499-3315 www.banzaisurfcamp.com Banzai’s claim-to-fame summer surf camp! Open to all ages, 8 and over, Surf Camp runs Monday - Friday every week of summer, from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 24 • spring/summer 2016
They offer good full wetsuits, a variety of surfboards, and more actual surf-time than any other camp in the area, plus your own action-surfing photos. (Many surf camps overbook and have to share equipment). Staffing is one instructor per 2-5 students, depending on conditions with less than 20 campers per week. They have the best location and instructor/student ratio of any surf camp and often get whole families spending the week with them! Discounts for multiple and returning surfers. Email: BanzaiSurf@verizon.net. Surf for less than $19 per hour! See ad on page 78. • Beach Futbol Academy (562) 985-2528 www.longbeachstate.com Long Beach State Women’s Soccer coaching staff invites you to participate in the 2016 Beach Futbol Academy day camps, July 11-15 and July 18-22. See “Soccer” for details. See ad on page 23. Bellflower Recreation and Parks (562) 866-5684 www.bellflower.org/depts/parks Summer camp (7-15) with various activities, eightweek sessions, June - August, Monday - Thursday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. • Bowers Kidseum 1802 N. Main St., Santa Ana (714) 480-1520 www.bowers.org/kidseum Bowers Museum presents Camp Kidseum, offering new and unique opportunities for future explorers, archaeologists and artists in the making! An unforgettable summer with a lifetime of memories for ages 6-11. Weeklong sessions from June 20 - August 19. Camp Kidseum offers nine customized weekly adventures focusing on different ancient cultures from around the world. Camp highlights include visits to the Bowers
museum, archaeology digs, cultural art projects, special guest and more! “Stop-Motion Animation” camp will return and an incredible opportunity to explore behind the scenes of the Bowers with “Mysteries of the Museum” week. New this year are the “Fairy Tale Camp” and “Dragon Camp” where campers have the opportunity to work with a master puppet maker. See ad on page 21. • Boy Scouts of America, Long Beach Area Council 5875 Appian Way, Long Beach (562) 344-1589 www.longbeachbsa.org Youth can earn awards, have fun in the sun, challenge skills, make new friends and get wet right in their own backyard! Swimming, kayaking, standup paddleboarding, fishing, motorboating, sailing and much more. One-week day camps for ages 10-17, June 27 - August 19, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; halfand full-day formats. Week of July 4, ages 6-10. Spring and winter-break camps available too. Early drop-off and/or late pick-up options. Register online at www.longbeachbsa.org/seabase. See ad on page 85. Boys and Girls Clubs Day camps (5-18) are offered at most branches during vacation breaks and school holidays, usually Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. (hours vary). Most clubs also offer overnight and leadership camps (13-18) during school breaks. See “Youth and Family Groups” for information on vacation drop-in programs and club locations. • Build It Workspace 4478 Cerritos Ave., Los Alamitos (714) 947-0800 www.buildit.ws Camps by Build It Workspace inspire young makers to tinker at the intersection of design, technology and art. Their programs are developed by engineers and designed to emphasize the practical uses and applications of science and technology. Spring and summer camps will include: Build It Fashionista (Yarns and Fabrics and Techie Jewelry), Build It Skate Park, Build It Moviemaking Studio, Build It Coding Space Invader Theme, Build It Junior Lego, Build It Moving Art, and more! Full-day, weekly sessions are available for ages 6+. Visit the website or call for more information. Also see “Arts and Crafts,” “Parties” and “STEM.” See ad on page 75. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium 3720 Stephen White Drive, San Pedro (310) 548-7562 www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org Summer Camps: Galloping Snail and Other Fishy Tales (grades 1-2), July 11-15 and August 1-5. Crab Shells and Native Tales (grades 3-4), June 27 - July 1 and August 8-12. Ichthyology and Other Slimy Words (grades 5-6), July 18-22 and August 15-19. Wet Tech (grades 7-9), August 11-15. Marine Science High (grades 10-12), August 8-12. $85. California State University Fullerton 800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton Titan Youth Sports Camp - Day camp (grades K-8). Skills and strategies in basketball, flag football, soccer, swimming, rock wall climbing and bowling. lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
Counselor-in-Training (15-17) also offered. June August. Mornings only and full days available, $125225. (657) 278-5548. www.asi.fullerton.edu/tysp CSUF - Titan Baseball Academy Skills Camp - Elementary (6-12), three sessions, July 11-15, 1822 and August 1-5, $315 per session. Junior high (13-14), June 27-29, $290. High school (14-18), July 30-31, $150-365. (657) 278-3789. www. collegebaseballcamps.com/titans Camp Fire 7070 E. Carson St., Long Beach (562) 421-2725 www.campfirelb.org Summer Camps: Backyard Bunch - Weeklong summer camps for kids (entering grades K-9), June 20 - August 19. Includes archery, rock climbing/ ropes course, cooking over the campfire, arts/crafts, sports, outdoor education and optional field trips. Shiwaka Day Camp and Wintaka Resident Camp are also offered during summer. Camp Pinniped at Pacific Marine Mammal Center 20612 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach (949) 494-3050 www.pacificmmc.org Campers (8-13) learn how the animal care team rehabilitates seal and sea lion (pinniped) patients through a series of mock activities including weighing fish, preparing fish smoothies, cleaning pens and learning the art of marine mammal rescue. Different theme each day with games and crafts. One-week sessions: ages 8-10, June 13 - August 12; and ages 11-13, June 20 - August 19. Cerritos College Community Education Summer Camps (562) 467-5050 www.cerritoscommunityed.com Join a summer camp where kids and parents build the schedule. All summer classes run Monday - Friday for two weeks in four sessions. Classes include swimming, arts (drawing and painting), basketball, cooking, gymnastics, Spanish, martial arts, music (piano, guitar, community band and orchestra, singing) and STEM. Teen classes include academics (SAT/PSAT prep, math, writing, languages), STEAM (ceramics, sewing, CSI, mobile app development), music (community band and orchestra, guitar) and sports (swim, water polo, tennis). Chapman University Camps One University Drive, Orange Panther Basketball Camp - Camp for boys and girls (7-14) includes player development, including post play, point guards and overall guard play, forward/wing players and shooting for all positions, plus 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 games daily. Six sessions, June 20 - August 12, $190-290. Days vary, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; free extended hours, 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 4:30-5:30 p.m. (714) 532-6983. www. panthersbasketballcamp.webs.com Choral Music Camp - Summer choir camp for high school students includes mixed choir, women’s choir and men’s choir, plus various elective classes and end-of-week performance. June 20-24, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., with evening rehearsals after dinner Wednesday - Thursday. $395 includes choral music packet lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
Learn about life in old California through historic crafts, activities, games and stories. Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; for children ages 6-10; $115 per session.
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and camp T-shirt, plus five lunches and four dinners at on-campus cafeteria. (714) 997-6871. Orange. www.tinyurl.com/chapmanchoral2016 • City of La Mirada Day Camps (562) 943-7277 www.cityoflamirada.org La Mirada offers two summer enrichment camps at Neff Park: Summer Day Camp for children ages 5-11, and Teen Camp for ages 11-14. Camp leaders are committed to offering every participant an enjoyable and enriching summer experience in a safe, fun-filled environment. Campers will have fun exploring nature, discovering new talents, trying new activities, gaining independence and making lasting friendships and memories. Summer camps begin June 20. Weekly registration includes one fun excursion and a camp T-shirt. To register, or for more information, call (562) 943-7277. • Clay on First 406 E. 1st St., Unit B, Long Beach (562) 495-4362 www.clayonfirst.com Kids (6-13) can join Clay on First for pottery day camp this summer! Their camps run in one-week sessions, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Campers will journey through various pottery-making techniques, from pinching pots and handbuilding, to working on a real potter’s wheel. In an era of e-summers, Clay Summer Camps allow your child to interact with other children while expressing their creativity! See ad on page 11 for discounts. • Columbia Memorial Space Center Space Camp 12400 Columbia Way, Downey (562) 231-1200 www.columbiaspacescience.org Explore a variety of sciences with the Columbia Memorial Space Center. Now offering two sessions of camp: one session designed for students going into grades 4 and 5; the second session is for students going into grades 6-8. Camps include lots of fun hands-on activi26 • spring/summer 2016
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ties. Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. $150 per week of camp or $135 for CMSC members. July 11-15, 18-22, 25-29 and August 1-5. And new this summer, they’re offering a three-day 3D Printing workshop, also for students entering grades 6-8, July 6-8, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. $80 or $65 for CMSC members. Space is limited. Also see “Museums.” See ad on page 25. Costa Mesa Community Services (714) 754-5300, (714) 754-5083 www.costamesaca.gov Summer camps (grades K-6) may include aquatics, baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, wrestling, music, acting and art programs (visual 2D and 3D). Call or visit their website for dates, times, fees and registration. Crystal Cove State Park Summer Camps (949) 494-3539 www.crystalcovestatepark.org Camps for kids (7-14) include nature and beachbased activities such as Can’t Wait for Summer Camp and Camp Coastal Wild. Call for dates and fees. • CSArts Academy Summer Program 1010 N. Main St., Santa Ana (714) 560-0900, Ext. 6181 www.ocsarts.net/academy This summer, enroll your student artist in fun and rewarding academic and arts course offerings, workshops and intensives, in fine and media arts, dance, music, theater and more. Students (grades 3-12) can participate in a five-week Arts Exploration program, a one-week Arts Enrichment workshop and an Academic Enrichment workshop. All classes are taught by OCSA’s professional academic and arts faculty at its world-class facilities. For more details on OCSA’s camps, see their listings in “Arts and Crafts,” “Cooking,” “Dance,” “Martial Arts,” “Music,” “Schools,” “STEM” and “Theater Arts.” See ad on page 12.
Cypress Recreation and Parks (714) 229-6780 www.cypressrec.com Summer camps: Camp Cypress (grades 1-6), oneweek sessions, June 13 - August 5, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. $105 per week, plus cost of excursions. Extended hours available, $25 per week. Youth Sport Camps (8-12): Basketball, June 13-17, and June 27 - July 1; Baseball, June 20-24, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m; $65 per session. Specialty weeklong camps (5-12): Lego, Magic Camp, Wipe Out, Zombie Survival Camp, Star Wars, Top Chef Cooking, Minecraft Movies, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Crazy Chemworks, Nasa Jr. and Science in Action; 9 a.m. - noon. Call for fees. Summer Parks Program (5-12 years): Themed weeks, crafts, games, mini-excursions, special guests and more. Tuesday - Thursday, June 14 - August 4, 1-4 p.m. $20. Held at Cypress Parks: Evergreen, Oak Knoll, Veterans and Willow. • Dance Company Children’s Dance Camp 4205 Montair Ave., Long Beach (562) 425-7231 www.thedancecolongbeach.com The Dance Co. specializes in training the young dancer in all forms of dance. This summer camp will inspire your child in lyrical, hip hop, jazz and musical theater. Your child will also learn stage make up and hair, create their own costume and perform at an in-studio showcase. Don’t miss this exciting summer camp designed for your 6-10-year-old aspiring dancer! July 18-22 and July 25-29, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. $130 per week or $240 for both weeks. See ad on page 40. • Discovery Cube’s Camp Discovery 2500 N. Main St., Santa Ana (714) 542-2823 www.discoverycube.org Experience it. Learn it. Never forget it. Have a curious young explorer, future veterinarian or aspiring zoologist who seeks out the wilder side of science? Discovery Cube offers a variety of hands-on, highly interactive summer science camps at Discovery Cube, the San Joaquin Marsh and Santa Ana Zoo for ages 5-10. See ad on page 51. • Diving Camp - McCormick Divers Martin Luther King Park Pool 1910 Lemon Ave., Long Beach (714) 846-5731 www.McCormickDivers.com Spend your summer in the water with McCormick Divers! Champion, safety-certified coaches teach boys and girls (6-18) the basics of springboard diving. Divers practice on dry land trampolines as well as on one and three meter boards at Martin Luther King Park Pool, a heated, indoor facility. Hour-long sessions offered two mornings or three evenings each week, June 13 - August 15. Visit www.McCormickDivers.com for more information and registration forms. Year-round programs also offered; see “Aquatics and Water Polo.” See ad on page 8. • Downey Parks and Recreation (562) 904-7223 www.downeyca.org Summer day camps are offered in one-week sessions, June 13 - August 12. Three camps target diflots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
ferent age groups and interests. Wilderness Camp is a traditional day camp for ages 6-10; Sports Camp is an active camp targeting fitness and fun for ages 10-14; and Preforming Arts Camp is a theatre camp that is available for ages 8-14. At the culmination of summer, performing arts camp will put on a production of Peter Pan Jr. Camps, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m., include a daily snack, weekly pool trip when the city pool is open, as well as a weekly excursion. A sack lunch must be sent daily. Call or visit their website for more information on dates, themes and trips included in this year’s camp planning. • Elevation Studios’ Dance and Theatre Summer Spectacular Camp! 1900 E. 27th St., #101, Signal Hill (562) 424-2711 www.elevationstudios.com This summer, Elevation Studios will offer two unique weeks of dance and theatre day camps. Beginning through intermediate levels, ages 5-12. Each week will be themed differently and will focus on, jazz, ballet, tap, hip hop, conditioning, fitness, musical theater, character, singing and acting. Campers will design their own costumes, make props, star in a movie, have time for free play and crafts. Camp dates: July 11-22, Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., with options for early drop-off and late pick-up. Come join them for a fantastically fun summer full of creativity, exploration and dance! See ad on page 41. • En Pointe Dance & Fitness 713 Termino Ave., Long Beach (562) 438-3262 www.enpointedanceandfitness.com En Pointe Dance & Fitness offers fun and exciting summer camps. They introduce your child (4-8) to various forms of dance during one-week camps, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Also, weeklong dance intensives will be offered (ages 9+) that include ballet, contemporary, hip hop and jazz, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Inclass performances will take place at the end of each session. Please contact the studio for dates. Also see “Dance” and “Parties.” See coupon on page 91. • Fairmont Summer Programs Four OC Locations: Anaheim, Anaheim Hills and North Tustin (714) 765-6300 www.fairmontsummers.com With locations throughout Orange County, Fairmont Summer Programs offer academic camp, school and enrichment workshops customizable to any family’s schedule. In summer school, students benefit from individualized instruction with teachers who love to make learning fun. In summer camp, campers enjoy a blend of academic adventure that will spark students love for learning and keep their minds engaged all summer long. Fairmont provides a balance of academic preparation for the upcoming grade level with the summertime fun kids love! Experience a summer to remember at Fairmont! See ad on page 29. Family Vacation Camps Family Vacation Center - On the UC Santa Barbara campus, (805) 893-3123, www.familyvacationcenter.com. Idyllwild Arts - (951) 468-7265, www.idyllwildarts.org. Montecito-Sequoia Family Vacation Camp - (800) 227lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
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9900, www.mslodge.com. Skylake Yosemite Camp Wishon, Bass Lake in the Sierra National Forest, (559) 642-3720, www.skylake.com.
to have fun, meet new friends, learn new skills and build confidence. Email: info@gryphonfencing.com. See ad on page 72.
Fountain Valley Community Services Summer Park Program (714) 839-8611 www.fountainvalley.org Summer day camps (3-12) include science, basketball, football, golf, soccer, fencing, theater arts, applied arts such as cartoon drawing and photography, Star Wars, Lego, cooking, fort and team building, Hunger Games and survival, plus traditional multi-activity Camp FV and California Summer Camp. Days, time and locations vary, June - August. $99-351.
Huntington Beach Recreation (714) 536-5486 www.huntingtonbeachca.gov Summer Day Camps (6-12) include cooking, dance, musical theater, theater arts (Shakespeare, Broadway), science (Harry Potter, Mad Science, Star Wars, Zombie Survival), gymnastics, film, arts, photography, sports (basketball, softball, football, golf, multi-sports, soccer, tennis, surf, skate), Extreme Team, survival, and Camp HB (traditional camp). One-week sessions, June - August; call for dates, times and fees.
Fullerton Parks and Recreation (714) 738-6575 www.FullertonEconnect.com Hillcrest Summer Day Camps: Kids (5-12) get active outdoors and explore, create and learn through various arts, crafts and enrichment projects. Call for dates and fees.
• iD Tech Camps, Alexa Cafe, iD Tech Mini & iD Tech Academies (844) 788-1858 www.iDTech.com iD Tech offers the following summer camp programs for ages 6 and up. See ad on page 27.
• Galileo Camps (800) 854-3684 www.galileo-camps.com Drawing from the innovation process inspired by the Stanford d.school, Galileo Camps design and run a constantly-evolving series of summer programs for kids (grades pre-K - 8). They believe the world needs innovators. They also think kids who learn to explore and fail without fear—the essence of innovation— are happier, more creative and more confident when faced with life’s challenges. Join them in Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Pedro/Palos Verdes, or other parts of L.A. this summer. Also see “STEM.” • Garden Grove Recreation (714) 741-5200 www.ggparksandrec.com Looking for a great place to send your child this summer? Check out The City of Garden Grove’s Summer Day Camp for kids (5-12). Camps include fun-filled games, creative crafts, field trips, cookouts, teamwork and lasting memories. This year it is a 10-week program! June 27 - September 2, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. $95 per week, with optional excursions. See ad on page 26. Girl Scouts All-Girl Day and Overnight Summer Camps Los Angeles (213) 213-0123 Orange County (949) 461-8800 www.girlscoutsla.org, www.girlscoutsoc.org Open to all girls in grades K-12 (including non-Girl Scout members). Activities include archery, kayaking, hiking, nature exploration, arts and crafts, zip lining, rock wall climbing, theater and dance, cultural events and more. • Gryphon Fencing and Fitness Studio 971 Via Rodeo, Placentia (714) 519-1343 www.GryphonFencing.com Go from Zero to Zorro! Vacation-break camps will teach your child the sport of fencing. In the popular Go Medieval Camp, kids learn archery, fencing and build a working catapult. Camps offer the chance 28 • spring/summer 2016
iD Tech Mini - Kids ages 6-9 have a blast at iD Tech Mini, where half-day summer camp options and mini prices let aspiring innovators try multiple courses and discover a love for tech! We’re talking Minecraft, coding, Photoshop, robotics...the hot, hands-on STEM topics that are so vital in the new economy. Held at University High School, Mayfield Junior School and select campuses nationwide. www.iDTechMini.com iD Tech Camps - Students ages 7-17 learn to code, design video games, mod Minecraft, engineer robots, model 3D characters, build websites, print 3D models, and more. Campers meet new friends, learn awesome STEM skills, and gain self-confidence. These weeklong, day and overnight programs are held at UC Irvine, CSU Long Beach, Cal Poly Pomona, Loyola Marymount, Caltech, UCLA, UCSD, Stanford, Princeton, Yale and more. www.iDTech.com Alexa Cafe - At this unique all-girls program, ages 1015 discover technology in a unique environment that celebrates creativity, philanthropy and entrepreneurship. Girls learn engineering principles, code games, design websites, model and print 3D objects, and much more. Programs are held at Alverno High School, Marymount High School, UC Berkeley, Georgia Tech, Bryn Mawr College, Sarah Lawrence and more. www.AlexaCafe.com iD Programming Academy - At this two-week, overnight academy, students ages 13-18 explore advanced topics in programming, app development, electrical engineering, and robotics. Create an awesome portfolio, get industry insights, and gain a competitive advantage for college and future careers. Held at UCLA, Stanford and select universities nationwide. www.iDProgrammingAcademy.com iD Game Design and Development Academy - At this two-week, overnight academy, students ages 13-18 explore advanced topics in 3D modeling and printing, video game design, programming, and level design. Held at UC Irvine, Stanford and select universities nationwide. www.iDGameDevAcademy.com
• IncrediFlix Summer Camps (949) 548-5424 www.incrediflix.com IncrediFlix offers the following fun, creative filmmaking camps. Check website for dates and locations. See ad on page 29. Lego Flix - Bring incredible Lego worlds to life! IncrediFlix provides the Legos; campers provide the imagination. Students create a Lego set with Lego characters for a movie they storyboard, write, shoot and record voice-overs. Animation Flix - A fast-paced camp where students create stop-motion animated flix. Every day brings new excitement with a different style of stop-motion action. It’s the ultimate arts and crafts camp where campers create, direct and film movies. Minecraft Flix - Campers turn the popular video game into an exciting Minecraft world. Using stopmotion animation they will bring Steve, animals and mobs to life. Students will write, storyboard, shoot and add voice-over in age-appropriate groups. Live Action Flix - Campers go through the Hollywood process to create a movie from action to “that’s a wrap.” Students brainstorm, scout locations, bring in props and costumes, act and direct in a collaborative movie that will be fun for everyone. Imagination Flix - Characters can be underwater, in a volcano, or even outer space! In this exciting stopmotion animation camp, there are no limits to where a child’s imagination can take them. Campers brainstorm, create clay characters, film movies using a green screen background and add voice-overs, while working in age-appropriate groups. Action Movie Flix - POW! BANG! BOOM! In this liveaction camp, students use a green screen, camera tricks and special effects. They collaborate to write, act and direct in this action-packed camp where they will be taught fake punches and kicks to thrill the entire audience. • International Water Polo Club (949) 533-5216 www.internationalwaterpoloclub.com www.interwpc.com In their school-break camps, serving all communities, focus is on getting kids used to the water in a noncompetitive environment. In their youth program, kids strengthen swimming skills and are taught the basic fundamentals of water polo in a fun, safe setting. See listing in “Aquatics and Water Polo” for details. See ad on page 9. Irvine Recreation (949) 724-6610 www.Irvinequickreg.org Summer camps run June - August, visit their website for themes, dates and fees. • Jr. Waterman’s Camp: Beach Activities Lifestyle Fun Beach Camp www.SWIMlongbeach.com Jr. Waterman’s Camp: Beach, Activities, Lifestyle, Fun Summer Beach Camp is a dynamic, extremely fun junior waterman experience in Long Beach that lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
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includes paddle-boarding, bodysurfing, body boarding, unique beach excursions and beach games based out of the Granada Street launch ramp. Build confidence and competence in the bay and ocean through learning the safety and skills necessary to thrive in the salt water. Led by accomplished waterman Hank Wise (Catalina Channel swimmer), students learn and practice new skills in the ocean environment with excellent supervision and a qualified staff. Campers, ages 6-10, can choose from the four two-week sessions or do all eight weeks of BALF activities that will leave your child with a love of the beach and ocean. This is an excellent leadup program for all future junior lifeguards. Session begins June 20 - August 12. To register, visit the website or contact balf@swimlongbeach.com for camp information. See ad on page 9. • Kick It Up 8129 East Wardlow Road, Long Beach (562) 430-1812 www.kickitup.com The following summer camps are offered. See ads on pages 33 and 38. Once Upon A Dream (ages 4-7) - All varieties of dance, acting and tumbling lessons, craft time and snacks. Monday - Friday in July and August, 9 a.m. - noon. Broadway Camps - Let your little star shine in this weeklong camp that is all about the stage! This camp covers all the basic elements of musical theatre while encouraging self-expression and discovery. Your child will enjoy learning such skills as speaking in front of an audience, improvisation, performance technique, character development, musicality and movement. Also included in each day is the opportunity to create a theatricalthemed craft as well as fun theatre and improvisational games. The week is concluded with a mini-musical performance for family and friends! Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - noon for ages 3-7 and 12:30-4:30 p.m. for ages 8-13. Camps run in June, July and August. • Kid Works Children’s Center Summer Camp 3621 E. Broadway, Long Beach (562) 438-4904 www.kidworkscc.com Spend a week learning a new skill such as art, woodworking, cooking and mindfulness with yoga. Camps, for grades K-5, are offered July and August, 1-4 p.m. Call or email for details: kidworkscc@hotmail.com. See ad on page 24. • 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 this summer? Well, look no further. Kidnastics offers exciting summer day camp programs for children ages 4 years and up. With flexible day camps for either half day or full day your child will enjoy instructional gymnastics along with arts, crafts, games and much more. Please visit the website (www.kidnastics.net) or call the number listed for more program information. See ad on page 45. 30 • spring/summer 2016
Lake Forest Community Services 25550 Commercentre Drive, Lake Forest (949) 273-6960 www.lakeforestca.gov Little Pioneers Summer Camp (3-6): Music, arts and crafts, games, circle time, and outside exploring. Themed one-week sessions, June 20 - August 12, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - noon, $80-85 ($6065 for July 5-8). Lake Forest Rocks Camp (7-10): Crafts, goodies, games, skits, one mini excursion and one big excursion. One-week sessions, June 27 - August 19, Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., $129-134 ($103-108 for July 5-8). Etnies Summer Skate Camp (5-17): One-week sessions, June 13 - August 26, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., $195 ($155 for July 5-8). • Lakewood Recreation and Community Services (562) 866-9771, Ext. 2408 www.lakewoodcity.org/recreation MVP Summer Day Camp (6-12) and Summer Sports Camp (8-13) offered in weekly sessions, Monday Friday; extended care available. Call for dates, times, fees and details. Family Camp - Parents and kids (3-11) camp overnight at Monte Verde Park, May 14-15 and July 16-17. Games and campfire. $17 per pair, $8 for third person. See ad on page 63. • Le Gourmet Five-Day Cooking and Baking Camps for Kids and Teens 541 W. Chapman Ave., Ste. A, Orange (714) 888-5029 www.legourmetculinary.com Le Gourmet offers five-day cooking and baking camps for kids and teens (5-16). Learning to cook develops creativity, academic skills and teamwork—and it’s tons of fun. This summer, bring in your aspiring chefs for a fun-filled week of hands-on culinary exploration. Working side-by-side with their expert instructors and other young cooks, junior chefs will learn kitchen basics while creating an amazing array of delicious baked goods and pastries or amazing, well-rounded savory meals. Email: chef@LeGourmetCulinary.com. See ad on page 36 and discount coupon for a five-day camp, on page 85. • Long Beach Ballet Academy Children’s Dance Camp 2016 1122 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach (562) 426-4112 www.LongBeachBallet.com The Long Beach Ballet offers an exciting two-week summer dance camp for ages 5-11 (no previous dance training required). The experienced faculty offers classes in ballet, jazz, contemporary, musical theater, hip hop, pre-pointe and crafts. The program runs Monday - Friday, June 20 - July 1, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., and concludes with a final performance on July 1st. Call the academy for more information. See “Dance” for the year-round program. See ad on page 39.
Long Beach City College Sports Camps 4901 E. Carson St., Long Beach (562) 938-4249 www.lbcc.edu/summerrec Long Beach City College offers summer sports camps including swimming, diving, water polo, baseball, basketball, cheerleading, flag football, golf, soccer, tennis, track and field, volleyball and weight training. Extended supervision available. Two-week sessions, June 20 - July 28 (closed on Friday), $45-60. Long Beach Little Linksters Heartwell Golf Course 6700 E. Carson St., Long Beach (562) 570-1272 www.cityoflongbeachgolf.com/junior-golf www.lbjga.com/little-linksters-body As a summer program, PGA and LPGA professionals introduce kids to golf during a one-week program, July 11-15 and July 18-22. Covers the basics of the game and builds on the previous day’s learning. The culmination of the week is a scramble format tournament where the juniors use the set of clubs they get from the program and play in a foursome with a sponsoring adult. Plus, luncheon and awards program after the tournament. Long Beach Marine Institute Ocean Adventure Camp 2016 6475 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., #281, Long Beach (562) 431-7156 www.longbeachmarine.org Weekly sessions introduce campers, ages 5-7, 8-9 and 10-12, to marine life and the ocean with hands-on projects, crafts and field trips. Themes include: Squirmy, Slimy and Spineless; Whale Tales and Mammal Friends; Mysteries of the Deep; Liquid Jungles of the Sea; and Shark Days. June 20 - August 19, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., extended care available. Call for information about their Teen Volunteer and Counselor-inTraining programs. • Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine (562) 570-1888 www.longbeach.gov/park For additional camps, see Aquatics and Specialty Camps in Long Beach in this section and Nature Kids! Discovery Workshops at El Dorado Nature Center under “STEM.” See ad on front inside cover. Summer General Day Camps (5-12) - Arts and crafts, sports, recreational activities and field trips. Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in one-week sessions, June - September, $105. Extended hours available, morning (7-9 a.m.) and afternoon (4-6 p.m.), $25 per session. Call the individual park for registration details. El Dorado Park West, (562) 570-3225; Silverado Park, (562) 570-1675; Stearns Champions Park, (562) 570-1685; and Veterans Park, (562) 570-1695. Summer Pee Wee Camp (5-8) - Arts and crafts, sports, recreational activities and field trips. $105 per week. Wardlow Park. (562) 570-1705. Summer Music and Arts Day Camp (5-12) - Art, drama, music theory, vocal, theater, dance, fitness and games. Applications available in April. Preregistration in early May. $110 per week due at time of registralots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
tion and $20 deposit on additional weeks. Whaley Park. (562) 570-1710. Summer Hi-Five Sports Camp (5-12) - Different sports each week, recreational swimming, excursions and crafts. $105 per week. Pan American Park. (562) 570-1660. Long Beach State University 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach www.tinyurl.com/csulbcamps www.longbeachstate.com In addition to the camps listed below, also see 49er Camp, Academic Enrichment, Beach Futbol Academy, and Young Scientists Camp in this section. • Basketball Camps - Registration now open online. Summer basketball camps for boys and girls, grades 1-8, August 8-11 and August 15-18. (562) 9851610. www.beachbasketballcamps.com See complete listing and ad on page 18. Baseball Camps (Dirtbags) - Kids camps (6-13), June 20 - July 1 and July 11 - August 12, $175. Middle School camp (entering grades 6-8), July 6-8, $150. Discounts available. (562) 225-3956. www.collegebaseballcamps.com/dirtbags Softball Fundamentals - Camps for girls (7-13): July 11-14 and July 25-28, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., $200. Oneday, showcase camps (high school girls), June 14 and August 7, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., $150. (562) 9852100. Email: longbeachstatesoftball@gmail.com. • Girls’ Volleyball Camps - Skills/Team Camps, July 16-29 and July 22-25; Setters Camp, July 19-22; Sand Camps, July 6-8 and July 13-15; and Kids Camp, July 19-22. (562) 985-7352. See “Volleyball”for complete listing. Los Alamitos Recreation (562) 430-1073 www.cityoflosalamitos.org/recreation Summer Day Camp (5-12): Games, swimming, excursions and a trip to a major amusement park. One-week sessions, June 20 - August 30, 9 a.m. 4 p.m.; optional extended care, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Day rates: $25 per day/$40 per extended day; Weekly rates: $99 and $149 for extended hours. Sibling discounts available. Counselor-in-Training Summer Program (13-16): 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., optional extended care also available, call for fees. • Los Caballeros Racquet and Sports Club 17272 Newhope St., Fountain Valley 92708 (714) 546-8560, Ext. 200 www.loscab.com Los Cab Summer Camp is held on 17 acres of beautifully landscaped gated property in Fountain Valley. Your child, ages 4-13, will participate in a variety of sports, such as tennis, racquetball, volleyball, basketball and swimming. All sports are played in a noncompetitive atmosphere. Ten weeks of fun in the sun begins June 27, 2016. Campers are placed in fully supervised groups according to age; half- and fullday programs available. All sessions include a lastday themed party. Enrollment options include extended care and catered lunch. See ad on page 35. lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
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• LVCC Musical Theatre Workshop 4515 Sunfield Ave., Long Beach (562) 912-5675 www.lvccmtw.com An arts immersion experience for kids (preschool 10th grade) involving all aspects of musical theatre, including acting, stagecraft, music, dance and leadership. Students help to create their own costumes, sets and scenes, and each of the three sessions is a new experience, built around a different theme. Each weekly camp culminates with a student performance showcase on Friday, 7 p.m., free for friends and family. Session 1, June 20-24; Session 2, July 11-15; Session 3, August 8-12. Grades 1-10, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Preschool and kindergarten, 9-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-3 p.m. $115-175; family plans and scholarships may be available. Meets at Lakewood Village Community Church in Long Beach. See ad on page 35. • Mad Science (714) 668-9174 www.westorangecounty.madscience.org No one does spring and summer-break camps like Mad Science! From building bridges and digging dinosaurs to readying rockets and cracking codes, children in Mad Science camps participate in scientific explorations that are so much fun, they forget they’re learning! Join them in summer 2016 for: Galaxy Defenders, Crazy Chemworks, Secret Agent Lab, Robots 101, Science in Action, NASA Jr. Astronauts and more. Call to find a camp near you! Also see “Parties” and “STEM.” See ad on page 35. Mission Viejo Recreation (949) 470-3000 www.cityofmissionviejo.org/recreation Summer camps include engineering, sewing, soccer and Outta Bounds (traditional camp with team sports, arts and crafts, group games and excursions). Call for dates and fees. • Muckenthaler Cultural Center Multi-Arts Summer Camp 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton (714) 738-6595 www.themuck.org Arts Camp includes ceramics, drawing, painting, photography, animation, dance, theater, clowning, music, puppetry and more. Two sessions per week for grades K-5 and 5-8, May 31 - August 5 (no camp on July 4). Call or visit their website for pricing. Year-round family art classes and workshops are also offered. • 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 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. Sign up for one day or up to four days per week, June 21 - August 30. See ad on page 61. 32 • spring/summer 2016
• N. OC Community College District School of Continuing Education Anaheim, Cypress and Fullerton campuses (714) 808-4909 www.sce.edu/kids Academics Camps - Celebrate a Book a Day (grades K-3), Reading, Writing and Math Review (grades 1-3), Intensive Writing (grades 7+), Writers’ Camp (grades 1-6), Math, Jammin Chemistry, Earth Science Exploration, Magnets and Electricity, Physics, and Kindergarten Readiness and Review. Arts Camps - Theatre (7-17), Anime Drawing (8+), Fashion Illustration (12+), Fun with Clay (7+), Create Art from Around the World (8+), Directive Drawing of Animals for the Beginning Artist (4-10), Musical Theatre (9+) and Discovering Science through Art. Computers/Digital Media Camps - PowerPoint, Word, Excel (9+), Computer Keyboarding (8+), Web Design, Photoshop (grades 4+), Computer Animation and Games (grades 5-8), 3D Design (grades 5-8) and IncrediFlix Claymation Filmmaking (8+). STEM Camps: Robotics/Engineering Camps - Engineering of Cities (8-12), Aerospace Engineering (612), Robotics 101 (grade 1-3 and 4-6), Advanced Robotics: Kingii Dragon Robots (8+), K’Nex: Engineering of Rollercoaster and Amusement Park Rides (8+), Engineering an All-Terrain Vehicle (8+) and Magnetic Levitation Transportation (8+). Additional camps include: Fun with Baking (8+), Jr. Chef (8-12), Discovering Disney Magic Camp (grades 2-6), Foreign Language, Tennis, Gymnastics, Basketball, Skills and Drills Football, Indoor Court Volleyball and Outdoor Sand Volleyball. See ad on page 33. Newport Beach Recreation (949) 644-3151 www.newportbeachca.gov/recreation www.campnewport.com Summer Camps (3-16): More than 600 weeklong camps, including sports (such as surfing, sailing, baseball, tennis, volleyball, soccer, multi sport), beach camps, school prep, art, Zumba, cooking, science, filmmaking, photography, technology, marine, engineering with Legos, dance and gymnastics. June - August. Monday - Friday, times vary per camp. Visit their website for details and fees. • Norwalk Recreation Cultural Arts Center 13200 Clarkdale Ave., Norwalk (562) 929-5521 www.norwalk.org Get your passport ready, because Kids Adventure Camp is exploring different cities all around the world this summer. Devote your summer (late June through late August) to activities centered on a specific location, such as Paris, Alaska and India. This nineweek summer day camp (6-12) includes swimming, games, arts and crafts, and a weekly field trip. Oneweek sessions, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; extended hours, 7-8 a.m. and 5-6 p.m., available for an additional fee. Norwalk residents, $145; non-residents, $195, per session. See ad on page 35.
Ocean Institute 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point (949) 496-2274 www.ocean-institute.org Day Camps: Ocean-themed weeklong camps include: Sea Squirts (5-6), Neptune’s Mysteries (67), Buccaneer Adventure (7-8), Ocean Discovery (8-9), Seafarer’s Odyssey (9-10), Coastal Explorer (10-12), Sea Tech (12-14) and Marine Sciences Careers/Internship Academy (14-17), where successful graduates may qualify to become Ocean Institute interns. Destination camps include Island Bound Camp (11-13). • On Stage Music Academy 2221 Palo Verde Ave., Long Beach (562) 598-0111 www.OnStageMusicAcademy.com On Stage Music Academy offers spring, summer and winter music camps, designed for young musicians (8-12 and 13-16) of all levels. For the beginner musician, they offer music exploration. And for experienced musicians, they offer music intensive camps. Also see “Music.” See ad on page 55. • Oodles Summer Camp 19101 Bloomfield Ave., Cerritos (562) 888-1496 www.oodlesusa.com School-break camps include academic and other fun activity sessions, scheduled in 45-minute blocks, with special emphasis on tutoring Common Core academic subjects. Program also includes fitness, art, dance, chess, field trips, parties and more. Flexible schedules and fees offered in three, four or five days. Sibling discount available. See ad on page 62. • Orange County Song and Dance Co. Performing Arts Camp 2016 (714) 897-4475 www.orangecountysonganddance.com Southern California’s premiere performing arts camp. See complete listing in “Dance;” ad on page 41. • Pacific Conservatory, Music & Arts Education 151 Kalmus, G-1, Costa Mesa (714) 545-1217 www.pacificconservatory.com Your child (ages 3-12) will experience music, art and theater each fun-filled day at DiscoveryARTS Camps available during spring, summer, winter and ski-week vacations. These popular camps introduce children to the joys of artistic expression. Younger campers enjoy singing, dancing, related art projects and Fairytale Theater with provided costumes. Older campers participate in music theater productions and art classes. Parent performances are held each Friday. Fast-Track Intensive musicianship camps prepare students for Certificate of Excellence testing and Musical Madness Instrumental Introduction camps are also available. See ad on page 53. • Prentice School Summer Program 18341 Lassen Drive, North Tustin (714) 244-4600 www.prentice.org/summer Prentice Slingerland Summer School targets students who struggle with reading fluency, comprehension, spelling and writing. Students receive intensive and explicit instruction using the Slingerland Multilots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
Sensory Approach. In Fun with Language, students build language skills in a stimulating and interactive environment with a licensed speech pathologist. Fun activities such as Summer Camp for K-5th grade and Leadership for 6th-8th graders are also available. June 22 - July 20. For registration and other offerings, such as Assistive Technology, Occupational Therapy and more, visit www.prentice.org/summer. See ad on page 27. • Rancho Los Cerritos Summer Adventures 4600 N. Virginia Road, Long Beach (562) 206-2040 www.rancholoscerritos.org Summer Adventures - Campers (6-10) learn about life in Old California through games, crafts, chores, stories and hands-on activities like churning butter, dipping candles, punching tin, tooling leather, washing clothes and stomping adobe. There will also be tons of good old-fashioned fun! Vaquero Adventures, July 18-22; Old Time Adventures, July 25-29; and Adobe Adventures, August 1-5, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Call for registration. UnPlugged: Middle School Adventure Camp Youngsters ages 11-13 (entering grades 5-8), will enjoy the challenges of this activity-based, historythemed program. As they work together in small groups to face a variety of exciting obstacles related to 19th century science, technology and art. There’s lots to explore about transportation, communication, navigation, food preparation, and much more! August 8-12, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call for registration. See ad on page 25. • Rancho Rio Verde Horsemanship Camp 1000 W. Carson St., Long Beach (310) 830-2060, (714) 624-5754 www.rrvridingclub.com Small group instruction in riding and vaulting (gymnastics on horseback). Each camper has a horse to care for during the week. Horsemanship skills are taught by qualified instructors. One-week sessions are offered during summer. Call to sign up today! See ad on page 47. • Sandie Mercer Ranch at Lakewood Equestrian Center 11369 Carson St., Lakewood (562) 425-1905 Weekly extended lesson program at Shady Acres for ages 7-16. Learn all about horses; horseback riding two times daily. Weekly sessions, 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Enrollment is limited. See “Horseback Riding” for year-round lessons. See ad on page 48. Santa Ana College Camps (714) 564-6594 www.sac.edu/cms Summer camps include Aquatics (5-14), Basketball (8-12), Science and Game-Making (14+). Seal Beach Community Services (562) 431-2527, Ext. 1344 www.sealbeachca.gov Summer camps (6-15), June - August, include art, surf, Lego, science, film, beach, sports, tennis, dance, gymnastics, Star Wars, cooking, fort building, survival, photography, theater arts and skateboarding. Call or visit their site for fees and dates. lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
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Itty Bitty Day Camp (3-5): Weekly themed activities, four sessions, June 20 - July 15, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., $65-75 per week. Signal Hill Park. • Skatedogs (714) 313-8787 www.skatedogs.com Kids will make new friends, advance their skateboarding skills, and most importantly, have fun at Skatedogs’ school-break skateboarding camps offered through city parks and recreation departments. They also offer after-school and weekend classes, private lessons and birthday parties; see “Parties” and “Skateboarding.” See ad on page 70.
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kidsguidemagazine.com/campguide • Sewing Lab Los Alamitos 4215 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos (562) 296-8021 www.sewinglablosalamitos.com Fun and friendly sewing camp for boys and girls (grades 2+). Never sewn before? No problem! They’ll start you off with basic machine safety and do some practice sewing together. All materials are included. Also see “Arts and Crafts” and “Parties.”See ad on page 14. • Sewing with Jane Summer Camp 6243 E. 5th St., Long Beach (562) 260-5888 Weekly summer camps are held Monday - Friday. Morning or afternoon sessions. Hand sewing, ages 6 and up, machine sewing for ages 9 and up. Machines are provided. Hand sewers complete craft projects. Machine sewers complete simple clothing or crafts. Please email for a summer schedule. Weekly classes are also available (see “Arts and Crafts”). Email: jane.loper@verizon.net. • Shared Science (562) 285-3942 www.sharedsciencefun.org Kids (grades K-9) engineer fun through inventive and playful engineering and robotics camps. Crazy Constructor campers investigate the way things work, identifying simple machines with LEGO Ed and physical science concepts that captivate K-5 brains. Creative Coding kids use Scratch and other tools to learn computer programming. Rad-Robotics campers (grades 4-9) explore robotics programming, engineering and mission strategies. Greater Long Beach locations. Also see “Parties” and “STEM.” See ad on page 75. Signal Hill Community Services (562) 989-7330 www.cityofsignalhill.org Summer Camp (grades K-5): Discovery Well Park, June 20 - August 19, and Signal Hill Park, July 27 - August 19; 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., $40 per week, plus field trip fees.
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• Southern California Tennis Academy 2800 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach (562) 704-2241 www.sctennisacademy.com Weekly tennis camps (ages 5-16) are offered during spring, summer and winter vacation. Instruction is provided by USPTA-certified teaching professionals with college-playing experience. All kids are taught competitive technical and mental skills while training in a fun and challenging environment. For their yearround program, see “Tennis.” See ad on page 79. SPCAla’s Friends for Life Camp 7700 E. Spring St., Long Beach (323) 730-5300, Ext. 320 www.spcala.com Summer Day Camp (8-13): ten one-week sessions, June 20 - September 2, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. $350. Kids learn basic care and responsibility for pets, respect for animals and the beginnings of dog training. Camp Counselor-in-Training (14-17) also available, $175. Early reservations recommended; registration starts April 4. Spring and Summer Break Camps at Newport Sea Base 1931 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach (949) 642-5031 www.newportseabase.org Summer Camps: Squids (6-7) include knot tying, boat anatomy, introduction to rowing, water and boating safety. Junior Aquatics Camp (8-10) offers rowing, canoeing, kayaking, SUP and more. Aquatics Camp (11-17) includes rowing, canoeing, kayaking and log roll. Summer sailing classes (7-17), experienced high school rowing camp (14+) and elite summer rowing camp also offered. • Storymakery’s Young Author Summer Break Camp 825 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine (949) 431-5061 www.storymakery.com Storymakery’s Young Author Camp is the first self-publishing camp for kids. During this fourday camp, kids will create their own book series. Creative writing stretches the child’s imagination and fosters artistic expression. The Storymakery approach shows kids how much fun they can have creating stories when they let their imaginations soar. Includes improvisational storytelling and acting, plot development, character design and published storybooks. Genres include: fantasy, adventure, drama, spooky, superheroes, sci-fi and mystery. Registration is $200 per child,
which includes materials and storybook copies. Camps run Monday - Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Offered June 27-30, July 11-14, July 18-21, August 1-4 and August 8-11. Email: events@storymakery.com. Also see “Parties.” • Summer at Westerly School 2950 E. 29th St., Long Beach (562) 981-3151 www.westerlyschool.org Westerly continues its approach of engaging students through rich instruction and application throughout the summer months. Summer with Westerly is uniquely customized to meet the needs of your family by offering a variety of opportunities for students of all ages with dates and times that allow a smooth and productive summer for all families. Join them for the six weeks or pick and choose the dates that work for you. They pride themselves on tailoring a program that works best for your family. Qualified teachers, experienced coaches and decorated artists go to great lengths to help enhance your child’s summer. Pre-K through 8th grade programs available. See ad on pages 22 and 67. • Summer Camps at Valley Christian Schools 10818 Artesia Blvd., Cerritos (562) 860-0556 www.vcschools.org A variety of summer camp opportunities are offered, including academics, fine arts and sports, for both Valley Christian students and other students interested in attending. Day Camp for students (grades K-8) includes field trips and fun on-campus days. Specialty camps may include athletic camps, like soccer, basketball and volleyball; photography, science, robotics and jazz band. They have everyone covered, from preschool day camp to drumline and band camps for high schoolers. There are fun, creative summer programs for everyone at VCS. Also see “Schools.” See ad on page 67. • 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 Camps, kids have fun! Campers learn robotics and game design while strengthening their math, reading and writing skills. Call today for details! See ads on page 31 and back inside cover. The Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center 2 Irvine Park Road, Orange (714) 923-3191 www.outdooreducationcenter.org Within the 210-acre center, kids explore, create, learn and discover life in the outdoors. Year-round camp opportunities include outdoor science camp, overnight, academic and recreational day-use. Features include mining, ranch and astronomy camp as well as archery and BB-gun ranges, aquatic center with a water slide built into the hillside, climbing wall, and dual zip-lines over an open canyon. Operated by the Orange County Boy Scouts of America. • The Rinks 2016 All World Hockey Camps (714) 518-3211, (714) 535-RINK www.The-Rinks.com Take your game to the next level with hockey lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
camps at Anaheim, Lakewood and Westminster ICE. Camps include: Power Skating Skills and Scrimmage, Anaheim Ducks Youth Camp, Goalie Nation, Body Contact and Battle Scrimmage, Girls/Women’s Elite Training, Sniper Shooting, Parent/Child Camp, Dominant Defenseman, Puckhandling and High-School Showcase. For location information, see listing on page 72; see ad on page 73. • Tom Hicks Baseball Camps, LLC (562) 425-2446 P.O. Box 15963, Long Beach 90815-0963 www.tomhicksbaseballcamps.com The 27th annual THBC prides itself on being the area’s best fundamental baseball camp. Camps, offered during summer and Christmas 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,” or visit their website.
Tustin Parks and Recreation Camps (714) 573-3326 www.tustinca.org One-week themed sessions. Little Folks Camp (3-5), June 20 - August 12, 9 a.m. - noon, $63-74. Camp Tustin (6-10), June 20 - August 26, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., $118-144. Tustin Teen Camp (11-14), one-week themed sessions, June 20 - August 26, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., $126-154. Counselor-in-Training program also offered for teens (14-17). Special camps include sports, computer programming and Lego. UCI Sports Camps (949) 824-9353 www.ucirvinesports.com UC Irvine Jr. Anteater All-Star Sports Camps for boys and girls (school-age and high school) focus on the fundamentals of various sports, with an emphasis on sportsmanship: baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, swimming, water polo, volleyball, tennis and team camps. Visit their website for dates, fees and registration.
Westminster Community Services and Recreation (714) 895-2860 www.westminster-ca.gov Summer camps (3-16): June - August, one-week sessions, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - noon and 1-4 p.m. $75-195. Camps include: Challenger Sports British Soccer Camps, Star Wars Camp, Top Junior Chef, Photography Camp, California Summer Camp, Hunger Games Camp, Top Dessert Chef,
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• Vans Skatepark Clinics 20 City Blvd. West, Orange (714) 769-3800 www.vans.com Vans Skatepark in Orange offers skate camps and clinics yearly. Instruction is offered for beginner to advanced street skateboarders, ages 6-16. Space is limited and preregistration is required. All participants must have a waiver signed on-site by a parent or legal guardian. Please call the park for camp schedules and details. Private lessons also available. Also see “Skateboarding.” See ad on page 59.
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• CSArts Academy Summer Program 1010 N. Main St., Santa Ana (714) 560-0900, Ext. 6181 www.ocsarts.net/academy 714-888-5029 | City of Orange This summer, enroll your student artist www.legourmetculinary.com in California School of the Arts (CSArts) Academy’s fun and rewarding programs such as: Introduction to a Commercial Kitchen, Kitchen Nutrition, Baking, Pastry, Themed Buffets and more. Also see listings in “Arts and Crafts” and “Camps.” See ad on page 12. • Le Gourmet Culinary Center Kids and Teens Classes and Camps 541 W. Chapman Ave., Ste. A, Orange (714) 888-5029 www.legourmetculinary.com Le Gourmet offers cooking and baking camps and classes for kids and teens (5-16) that help youth develop their creativity, academic skills and teamwork—that’s also tons of fun! This summer, your aspiring chefs can attend five fun-filled days of hands-on culinary exploration, working side-by-side with expert instructors and other young cooks, in Le Gourmet’s summer camps (see “Camps”). Also, Le Gour-
met Culinary Center offers a unique and fun birthday party option for budding chefs, as well as for scouts working on their cooking badges (see “Parties”). Email: Chef@LeGourmetCulinary.com. See ad on this page; coupon on 85.
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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. Lil’ Chef School, Irvine, (949) 679-8390, www. lilchefschool.com. Prep Kitchen, Seal Beach, (562) 430-1217, www.prepkitchenessentials. com. Sur La Table, Costa Mesa and Newport Beach, (800) 243-0852, www.surlatable.com. YMCAs, Recreation Departments, Colleges, and Boys and Girls Clubs Cooking and nutrition classes may be offered by city recreation departments, Boys and Girls Clubs, YMCAs and some community colleges. Occasional cooking camps are offered during school breaks. See page 65 and 84 for contact information.
Pre-Engineering using Lego, JEDI engineering using Lego, Pre-Engineering: Minecraft, Build using Lego, Mad Science: Secret Agent Lab, Mad Science: Crazy Chemworks, Mad Science: Robots 101, Mad Science: Little Scientist Preschool Lab, Fashion Runway Workshop, Pirate Workshop and Superhero Cartoon Workshop.
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 is held Mother’s Day. Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. Financial assistance is available. See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.
• YMCA of Orange County Summer Camps www.ymcaoc.org/sdc, www.campelk.org Summer Day Camp runs June 13 - August 10 with engaging weekly themes and field trips to places like: Boomers, planetarium, zoo, Scooters Jungle, Knott’s Berry Farm, Pump It Up and more! Over 40 convenient and affordable locations to choose from. Full or part-time program, weekly and monthly rates. Spring-break camps, and resident Camp ELK, in the San Gabriel National Forest, are also offered.
Young Readers, Writers, Mathematicians and Scientist Camps (949) 824-5922 www.tinyurl.com/UCIcamps2016 Writers Camp (entering grades K-12) and Mathematicians/Scientists Camp (entering grades K-9): June 27 - August 4. Locations in Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Niguel and Tustin.
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• Young Scientists Camp California State University, Long Beach (562) 985-4801 www.younscientistscamp.com Two exciting weeks of science investigations. Stu-
dents (entering grades 2-8) do experiments and lab projects in college science laboratories. This year’s topics include Astronomy - Reach for the Stars, Natural Disasters and Where’s Our Water? The camp will be held July 25 - August 5, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - noon. $300 ($25 sibling discount, $25 CSULB faculty/staff discount). Early morning supervision (7:30-8:30 a.m.) is available at an additional cost. This is two weeks of engaging science investigations which will help kids learn to think scientifically, communicate more effectively, and improve their science process skills. Outstanding student-teacher ratio of less than 10:1. Call for more information or visit their website. See ad on page 23. Youth Center Camp at Rossmoor Park 10909 Oak St., Los Alamitos (562) 493-4043 www.theyouthcenter.org Summer day camp (5-12) includes arts and crafts, games, sports, field trips, cultural enrichment days and contests. Fees start at $27. Weekly or daily options with extended hours available. Teen Camp (12-16) includes sports, outdoor activities and field trips.
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Child care resources, plus referrals. Also see: “Play Groups,” “Schools,” and “Youth and Family Groups.” • Alpert JCC Kids’ University 3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach (562) 426-7601, Ext. 1205 www.alpertjcc.org AJCC’s Kids’ University for kids in grades TK-8! Just like a real university, kids choose from an assortment of classes and activities, including science, art, aquatics, martial arts, creative writing and sports, like
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The mission of Children’s Home Society of California (CHS) is to reach out to children and families at risk with a range of services to ensure that every child has the opportunity to develop within a safe, healthy and secure environment.
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• Resource and Referral (R&R) – Provides a central coordinating link for child care and child development services. R&R offers a wide range of services to parents, existing and potential licensed child care providers and other community groups who are concerned with child care issues. • R&R Hotline – Parents can obtain information about available child care providers matched to their needs and preference. The general community can call the R&R Hotline to access child care resources. • Health and Safety Reimbursement – Reimburses child care providers for the cost of the Health and Safety training required by Community Care Licensing. • Educational Resource Lending Library – Toys, materials, as well as books and videos are available to the community. • Child Care Assistance Program – CHS helps pay for child care services for eligible parents who need child care while they work, seek work, or attend school or job training programs. Families are enrolled in order of greatest need.
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Greater Long Beach: 249 E. Ocean Blvd., Ste. 300, Long Beach • (562) 256-7490 Orange County: 333 South Anita Drive, Ste. 350, Orange • (714) 543-2273
basketball, soccer, volleyball and more! Transportation from Long Beach area schools. Homework assistance and snack provided. Monday - Friday, till 6 p.m. Fees vary with number of days and transportation. Call or visit their website for more information. See ad on page 68.
arts activities that help boost children’s confidence, creativity and communication skills. Students visit the Bowers Museum’s exhibitions and are lead on tours by docents. In addition, each week a professional artist or guest visits the after-school program to lead a unique activity. See ad on page 21.
• Bowers Kidseum After-School Program 1802 N. Main St., Santa Ana (714) 480-1520 www.bowers.org/kidseum Kidseum offers a free after-school program for Santa Ana children grades 3-8 (younger siblings K-2nd will be considered). Each day Kidseum educators spend one hour assisting students with their homework. Children also participate in visual and performing
• 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, be-
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• HopSkipDrive: Getting Your Kids to Their Activities Just Got Easier www.hopskipdrive.com Getting your kids to their activities just got easier. HopSkipDrive is a safe, reliable way to get your kids to all their activities. Started by three professional moms, HopSkipDrive arranges rides for kids (age 6+) with experienced, fingerprinted and fully-screened caregivers. Safety is built into every step: each driver goes through a highly selective, 15-point certification process, their custom-
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er support team watches every ride in progress, and parents can follow along on the app, too! Visit www.hopskipdrive.com, and try a complimentary first ride with the code KIDSGUIDE. When you can’t be here, there and everywhere, HopSkipDrive can get them there. See ad on page 37. 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 provides free referrals to licensed family child care in the provider’s home (infants - school age), (562) 804-7474, www.lblakewoodchildcare.org Orange County Child Care Association - A free referral service for parents seeking licensed in-home child care. Includes referrals to care providers for children with special needs. www.orangecountychildcareassociation.org • Kid Works Children’s Center 3621 E. Broadway, Long Beach (562) 438-4904 www.kidworkscc.com Spanish Dual-Immersion Afterschool Kindergarten for children ages 5-6 who are attending the local kindergartens in the area. Held in its own special area, children have lunch then are immersed in activities to bring to life what they have learned that day in math, science, language and fine motor skills through gardening, cooking, digging, singing, painting and lots more—all in Spanish. The program is held Monday - Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Space is limited. Pick up from Fremont morning kindergarten class is available. See ad on page 24. Sitter Training Training for boys and girls (10+) covering basic first aid, child behavior, safety skills and how to market their new services. Check out Safe Sitter at www. safesitter.org. Or try the online and in-person classes offered through the American Red Cross at www. 38 • spring/summer 2016
redcross.org. Classes are also offered through city recreation departments (see page 65).
DANCE Favorite Place to Bust a Move You’ll be doing the Happy Dance with the first-class-free offerings at most of the dance studios listed in this section. By luring you through the door with a freebie, they’re betting your kids will get hooked on hip hop, ballet, tap and more—and they’re likely spot on! Give it a whirl.
Classes and camps. Also see: “Football and Cheer,” “Gymnastics” and “Theater Arts” for related activities. • Burgess Cotillion Golden Sails Hotel, 6285 E. PCH, Long Beach (323) 874-7393 www.bobbyburgesscotillion.com Monthly dances (grades 3-12) with instruction in popular and ballroom styles, and etiquette. The three basic ballroom dances, waltz, foxtrot and swing, are taught every season, along with a Latin dance, such as the samba or tango, as well as other forms of dance, such as the Charleston or polka. Mother-son or father-daughter dances and waltz contests are also offered. Runs monthly, Monday nights, September - April. Registration begins in May. Sign-up early, space is limited.
Email: burgesscotillion@aol.com. Also see “Beauty and Etiquette” and “Calendar.” • Center Stage Dance Academy 3418 N. Los Coyotes Diagonal, Long Beach (562) 497-1181 www.csdalb.com Annual student recital is held at the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center at CSULB. Look for their Children’s Performing Company at Knott’s Berry Farm, national competitions, and local community events. Many current students have careers in the performing arts. Classes are continuously forming. The first class is free! See ad on page 40. • CSArts Academy Summer Program 1010 N. Main St., Santa Ana (714) 560-0900, Ext. 6181 www.ocsarts.net/academy This summer, enroll your student artist in California School of the Arts (CSArts) Academy’s fun and rewarding programs such as ballroom dance, fusion and introduction to dance. Also see listings in “Arts and Crafts” and “Camps.” See ad on page 12. • Dance Company 4205 Montair Ave., Long Beach (562) 425-7231 www.thedancecolongbeach.com Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Ballet, Pointe, Theatre Dance, Lyrical, Fit Ball and Pilates (3+); beginner to advanced levels with an emphasis on technique. Two annual studio productions and children’s performing company are available, plus a complete adult program. The Dance Company is a complete performing arts studio. A Mini-Dance Summer Camp is also offered for ages 5-10 (see “Camps.”) See ad on page 40. • 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 lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
involved in the dance world, which allows the studio to bring in master instructors from around the country. Robert and Alex’s credits include: 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. For information about their summer camp, see “Camps.” See ad on page 41. • En Pointe Dance & Fitness 713 Termino Ave., Long Beach (562) 438-3262 www.enpointedanceandfitness.com En Pointe Dance & Fitness provides the surrounding community the opportunity to share in the art of dance, while maintaining a healthy lifestyle through fitness. They offer both children and adults: ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, pointe and tap. They also offer Burn at the Barre and Zumba for adults. Child care is provided for an additional fee during the adult classes, so parents can get their class time in, while the kids are entertained in the children’s room. En Pointe Dance & Fitness also hosts birthday parties (see “Parties”), kids night out (see “Calendar”) and offers an after-school program for your children. They offer pickup from local elementary and middle schools. Children are then able to take a dance class and work on homework—all before being picked up for the day by parents. Also see “Camps.” See coupon on page 91. • Kick It Up 8125 and 8129 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach (562) 430-1812 www.kickitup.com Come dance, sing, act and perform at Kick It Up, a noncompetitive, friendly dance, music, fitness and party studio. Classes are offered for all ages and ability levels; no one is turned away. Tutu Cuties, Intro to Dance, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Hula, Lyrical, Contemporary and Acrobatics are some of the many dance classes offered. In addition, Kick It Up also offers music and voice lessons. As a parent, they offer many fitness and dance classes at the same time your children or teens are in class. All participants have the opportunity to perform in a family-oriented and affordable dance recital in June and December. Performing teams, Brownie/Girl Scout events, camps and birthday parties are offered throughout the year. Also see “Camps” and “Parties.” See ads on pages 33 and 38. • Long Beach Ballet Academy 1122 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach (562) 426-4112 www.LongBeachBallet.com The Long Beach Ballet classical ballet academy offers year-round training for ages 4 to adult. Under the artistic direction of David Wilcox, the nationally recognized academy has graduated students into many major companies around the world, including the San Francisco Ballet, the Hamburg Ballet and the National Ballet of Canada. The most advanced students make up the performing company, which is best known for Southern California’s most spectacular production of “The Nutcracker” at the Long Beach Terrace Theater. The Long Beach Ballet also takes many of their students to China and Germany each summer. Visit www.LongBeachBallet.com for a complete schedule of events and performances. Children’s Dance Camp 2016 is also available; see “Camps” and ad on this page. lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
Los Altos Dance Center Voted Best Dance Studio 2015 Press-Telegram Readers Choice Award
Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop & Lyrical Pre-schoolers • Children • Teens • Adults
Afternoon, Evening & Saturday Classes One Free Dance Class
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CENTER STAGE DANCE ACADEMY 562.497.1181 • www.csdalb.com
Ballet • Tap • Jazz • Preschool Combo • Lyrical • Hip Hop • Vocal Family oriented, 6500 sq. ft. facility, air conditioned
FIRST CLASS FREE Family and Multi-class Discounts
Over 145 classes each week, for ages 3-18
Nationally awarded choreographers and Grammy nominated vocal director Annual Student Recital at the Carpenter Center at CSULB
EMERGENCY & FAMILY RESOURCES Favorite Way to Survive the Teen Years Blame it on science. Just when our kids are struggling most with teen angst, they’re least likely to want to talk to Mom and Dad. Let them vent to an empathetic ear by calling the Teen Line at (310) 855-HOPE or (800) TLC-TEEN, offering peer counseling daily from 6-10 p.m. They also help by text and email (teenlineonline.org).
3418 N. Los Coyotes Diagonal, Long Beach • Los Altos Dance Center 5531 Spring St., Long Beach (562) 429-7486 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 2015 Press-Telegram Readers Choice Awards! See ad on page 39.
Dance Fitness (ages 4-11) in a fun, explosive, high-energy class where children learn the coolest moves set to today’s most popular music. In a safe, age-appropriate environment, students enhance endurance, agility and strength. Learn about dance, history and culture while having fun! See ad on page 61.
• My Gym Children’s Fitness Center Long Beach 3287 Industry Drive, near Redondo and Stearns (562) 986-0066 www.mygym.com/longbeach
• Orange County Song and Dance Co. Performing Arts Camp 2016 (714) 897-4475 www.orangecountysonganddance.com Southern California’s premiere performing arts camp featuring 10 full days of intensive training staffed by the industry’s top professionals. Students work in small supportive groups receiving individual attention, instruction, and feedback in dance, voice and acting. Participants work for 60 hours in a positive, professional environment with agents, musical directors, and actors on audition songs, vocal techniques, musical theater, as well as commercial and television workshops. Camp 2016 is the venue for both aspiring performers and the dedicated young professional who wants to learn and grow while being seen by working directors and choreographers. July 4-15 and August 8-19. See ad on page 41.
THE DANCE COMPANY
562.425.7231 4205 MONTAIR AVE LONG BEACH, CA 90808 WWW.THEDANCECOLONGBEACH.COM
Contemporary, Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Tap, Pilates, Fit Ball & Preschool Classes Professional Faculty • Performing Company Adult Program • Large Dance Rooms
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National Dance Alliance (877) 632-2946 www.nda.varsity.com National organization hosts championships, special events and camps throughout Southern California.
YMCAs, Recreation Departments, Colleges, and Boys and Girls Clubs Dance classes are offered by most city recreation departments, Boys and Girls Clubs, YMCAs and some community colleges. See page 65 and 84 for contact information.
Also see: “Health and Fitness,” “Support Groups and Parent Education,” and “Safety.” Emergency Numbers Emergency, Fire, Police, Medical 911 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 Call for help or to report abuse or suspected abuse. Information and referrals are available. Bilingual. Also see Help Lines and Hot Lines in this section. Children of the Night (800) 551-1300 National, 24-hour hotline and shelter for youth (1117) affected by sexual abuse, exploitation, prostitution or pornography. www.childrenofthenight.org For The Child (562) 427-7671, (562) 422-8472 Prevention of and treatment for child abuse for victims and their families. www.forthechild.org Department of Children and Family Services of LA County (800) 540-4000 www.dcfs.co.la.ca.us OC Child Abuse Prevention Center (714) 543-4333 Programs designed for kids to live in violence-free homes. www.brightfutures4kids.org Social Services Agency of OC (800) 207-4464 24-hour child abuse hotline. www.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
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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 - Classes for parents of teenagers. Bilingual. 10911 Reagan St., Los Alamitos. (714) 995-8601 (CASA). 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 listing and ad on page 77. Exchange Club Family Support Center (562) 904-9590 Three and nine-week parenting sessions. Bilingual. $40 per person; $50 per couple. 8320 Iowa St., 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 and family counseling. Fees based on a sliding scale. www.hycinc.org Hoag Community Benefit Mental Health Programs (949) 764-6542 Individual, family and couples counseling; fees are based on a low-sliding scale. No is one turned away due to lack of funding. www.tinyurl.com/hoagmentalhealth Interval House (562) 594-4555, (714) 891-8121 Group and individual counseling for youth victims of domestic violence. Programs include teen dating-violence education, legal assistance, and domestic-violence education classes/workshops. 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 Jewish Federation and Family Services Long Beach (562) 427-7916 Orange County (949) 435-3484 Nonsectarian. Fees based on a sliding scale. www. jfcslongbeach.org, www.jewishorangecounty.org Long Beach Child and Adolescent Program (LBCAP) (562) 599-9271 Assessment, individual, group and family therapy, medication management, crisis services, case management, CalWORKS and proven methods. Multicultural, bilingual and individualized approach. 240 E. 20th St. Long Beach. www.tinyurl.com/lbchildteen Magnolia Park Family Resource Center (714) 530-7413 Counseling, parenting classes and referrals. www. tinyurl.com/magnoliaparkfamily Mariposa Women and Family Center Counseling Child care available. Orange, (714) 547-6494; and San Juan Capistrano, (949) 429-6888. www. mariposacenter.org lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
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OC Child Abuse Prevention Center (714) 543-4333 Crisis and prevention services and counseling, plus Parent-to-Parent and School Readiness programs. 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) 485-3085 Bilingual mental health assessment and treatment for low-income children and families on Medi-Cal, including individual, group, and family counseling, medication, and testing for behavioral, social, emotional, family and school problems. www.tgclb.org Women’s Shelter of Long Beach (562) 437-4663 Counseling for victims of domestic violence. www. womenshelterlb.org Emergency Preparedness Resources American Redcross offers 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 page 65 for contact information. Additional information and worksheets available at www.ready.gov/kids and www.fema.gov/plan-prepare. Emergency Shelters Temporary shelter for children and families in crisis. Residential care, counseling, referrals and bilingual assistance available.
CHOC’s Parent Advice Line (714) 509-8887 Information on health topics, including sickness, nutrition and behavior. Find the list on their website under the “Community” tab. www.choc.org/community-education Domestic Violence Hotline (562) 437-4663 Referrals to counseling and legal aid for low-income individuals and families. www.womenshelterlb.org Drug Use Is Life Abuse (714) 647-4593 Free referral program through the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. www.duila.org First 5 LA Connect (213) 482-5902 Resources for nutrition, school readiness and parenting tips, plus preschool referrals for kids under age 5. www.first5la.org GLBTQ Youth Talkline (800) 246-7743 Telephone/internet peer counseling. www.glnh.org Hotline of So. Cal. (562) 596-5548, (714) 894-4242 Help, intervention and referrals for any crisis. 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
Faces of the Lost (800) 566-5688 www.facesofthelost.org • Orange County Department of Child Support Services 1055 N. Main St., Santa Ana (866) 901-3212 www.css.ocgov.com 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 “Support Groups and Parent Education.” See ad on page 43. Summer Food Programs Children can receive free nutritious meals during school vacation and off-track periods through the following programs. United States Department of Agriculture www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks California Department of Education www.cde.ca.gov/ls/nu/sf/sfspinfo.asp Long Beach Unified School District (562) 570-3535 The LBUSD Nutrition Services branch provides summer lunches at selected Long Beach schools and parks to help children meet their nutritional needs. The programs are open to all children 18 years of age and under at no cost. June 20 - August 24. www.longbeach.gov/park Summer Harvest www.summerharvest.us
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
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
Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks (818) 546-2383, (818) 546-2384 Free lunches to kids and teens (1-18) at over 100 parks, June 13 - August 12 (tentative). www. laparks.org/foodprogram
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
Stand Up For Kids (800) 365-4KID (4543) Provides children in crisis with food and clothing. www.standupforkids.org
Los Angeles Unified School District Summer Food Services Program www.tinyurl.com/lausdfoodprogram
Missing/Runaway Children Help, information, referrals and message-relay services for runaways, abducted children and/or their parents. Also visit www.amberalert.gov.
Help Lines and Hot Lines Crisis intervention, information, listening/counseling and referrals for any need. Most hot lines operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
California Missing Children Hotline (800) 222-3463 www.tinyurl.com/caclearinghouse
Lunch at the Library Program The California Summer Meal Coalition and California Library Association are working with libraries and meal providers across California to offer summer lunch programs for children and teens. All library meal sites provide free summer lunches and engage families with library programs and services, including arts, literacy, and STEM programming for participating children and teens. www.cla-net.org/?589
211 LA and Orange Counties 211 Referrals to health and human services agencies. www.211la.org, www.211oc.org Baby Line (949) 764-2229 Baby-care and breast-feeding questions answered by on-duty nurses at Hoag Hospital. Free. www.tinyurl.com/HoagBabyline California Youth Crisis Line (800) 843-5200 www.youthcrisisline.org 42 • spring/summer 2016
Find the Children (888) 477-6721 www.findthechildren.com National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (800) 843-5678 www.missingkids.com National Runaway Safeline (800) 786-2929 (RUNAWAY) Support and intervention. www.1800runaway.org
Orange County Summer Meals for Children feedoc.org/Get_Help/FindSummerFood.aspx California Summer Meal Coalition www.summermealcoalition.org 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. lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
FISHING & BOATING Favorite Tour that Floats Our Boat You’ve seen it from the freeway, now tour one of the West Coast’s largest ports by sea. The Port of Long Beach offers free harbor tours every first and third Saturday, and sunset cruises every second and fourth Thursday, May - September, giving you and your kids an eye-popping look at port operations, huge cranes and vessels and local wildlife. Snag a seat online (polb.com/community/harbortours.asp) from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. on the first Monday of the month preceding the tour date.
Sailing, rowing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing classes, whale watching, and cruises. Plus, local fishing lakes, fishing information and referrals. Also see “Camps.”
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Boat Cruises and Whale Watching • Aquarium of the Pacific’s Blue Whale Watch and Sea Life Cruise - Adventurers will explore nearby seas aboard the specialized Harbor Breeze Cruises’ whale-watching boats to seek out whales, various dolphin species, sea lions and migratory seabirds. The ocean adventure will include educational interpretation by an Aquarium of the Pacific marine expert as well as a variety of bio-facts for all to explore. Two daily departures. Cost includes aquarium admission, $59.95 adult (12+), $39.95 child (3-11) and $55.95 senior (62+). Discounted prices available for members. Times and prices vary by season. (562) 590-3100. www.aquariumofpacific.org. See ad on page 13. Catalina Cruises - The following companies offer passenger service to Catalina Island: Catalina Express, from Dana Point, Long Beach and San Pedro ports, also offers a free ride on birthdays, must register on their website before booking ride, (800) 613-1212, www. catalinaexpress.com; and Catalina Flyer, from Newport Bay Harbor, (949) 673-5245, www.catalinainfo.com. Harbor Cruises - 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. Spirit Cruises - Narrated harbor cruises year round, departing from Long Beach and Los Angeles harbors, (310) 548-8080, www.spiritmarine.com. Water Buses - Long Beach Transit operates two water buses in the summer: Aqua Bus ($1) in Queensway
Bay, includes stops at the Aquarium of the Pacific and the Queen Mary; and Aqua Link ($5) running from the Queen Mary and the Aquarium of the Pacific to Alamitos Bay Landing. (562) 591-2301. www.lbtransit.com Whale Watching - Aquarium of the Pacific, see listing in this section. Capt. Daves Dolphin and Whale Watching Safari, 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, (949) 488-2828, www.dolphinsafari.com. Dana Wharf Whale Watching, year-round, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, (949) 496-5794, www.danawharf.com. Harbor Breeze Cruise and LA Waterfront Cruises, year-round, open daily, Long Beach, (562) 432-4900, www.longbeachwhales.com, and San Pedro, (310) 547-9916, www.lawaterfrontcruises.com. Newport Landing Whale Watching, group rates available, 309 Palm St., Ste. A, Newport Beach, (949) 675-0551, www.newportwhales.com. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, (949) 496-2274, www.ocean-institute.org. Shoreliner Cruises, yearround whale watching, 141 W. 22nd St., San Pedro, (310) 832-8304, www.shorelinercruises.com. 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 Clinic and Club 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point (949) 496-5794 www.danawharf.com
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FOOTBALL & CHEER American Youth Football and Cheer - Tackle football (5-15) and cheerleading (5-15) at AYF games. www. americanyouthfootball.com Friday Night Lights - Flag football (grades K-8); spring and fall seasons. Cheer program also offered. Garden Grove, www.ggfnl.com; Huntington Beach, www.hbfnl.com; Los Alamitos/Seal Beach, www.losalfnl.com; and Newport-Mesa, www.newportmesafnl.com. King Conference Football - Tackle football league (7-14) in four divisions. Sign ups for football begin in January. Girls (3-15) perform at King Conference football games and participate in parades and competitions. Registration for cheer begins in July. Season runs August December. (323) 295-2944. NFL Youth Flag Football - Co-ed, boys and girls (5-17) teams. Join a league or start one in your area. www.nflflag.com Pop Warner Little Scholars - Flag and tackle football league (5-15). Cheerleaders (5-15) perform at games and participate in cheerleading competitions. Registration starts in January/February for August - November season. Visit their website for your city’s contact information. www.popwarner.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. 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 45. National Cheerleaders Association www.varsity.com Hosts and promotes championships and camps (10+). YMCAs, Recreation Departments, and Boys and Girls Clubs Football and cheerleading classes are often offered by city recreation departments, Boys and Girls Clubs, and YMCAs. See page 65 and 84 for contact information.
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Free Kids Sportfishing Clinics (12 and under) are held on Sundays, noon - 12:30 p.m. After the clinic, join a fishing trip from 12:45-5:15 p.m.; kids 12 and under fish for free with the purchase of one adult ticket at $46 per free child. Kids Club offers 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 Camping and party packages are also available. A fishing license may be required for ages 16 and up. Irvine Lake (Santiago Reservoir) - 4621 Santiago Canyon Road, Silverado, (714) 649-9111, www.irvinelake.net. Mt. Baldy Trout Pools - 6945 Mount Baldy Road, Mount Baldy, (909) 982-4246, www.mtbaldytroutpools.com. Santa Ana River Lakes - 4060 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, (714) 632-7830, www.fishinglakes.com. Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area - 15501 E. Arrow Hwy., Irwindale, (626) 334-1065, www.tinyurl.com/santafedam. Troutdale - 2468 Troutdale Road, Agoura, (818) 8899993, www.allyoucanfish.com. Department of Fish and Game offers maps to local lakes, events, stocking guides and regulations, plus publications geared for children. Free fishing days for 2016 are July 2 and September 3. www.wildlife.ca.gov. Pier fishing is available in Huntington Beach, Long Beach, Newport Beach, San Pedro and Seal Beach. Plus, most regional parks also offer fishing. See “Recreation and Parks.” • Leeway Sailing Center Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine 5437 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach (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. • Long Beach Sea Base 5875 Appian Way, Long Beach (562) 344-1589 www.longbeachbsa.org/seabase Boy Scouts of America - Weekend activities include swimming, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, rowing, motor boating and fishing. Programs are also available for teens (14-21) to learn boat handling under power and sail, piloting and navigation. See ad on page 85. On-The-Water-Instruction Also see Long Beach Sea Base in this section. Huntington Beach Sailing Foundation - Sailing camps for kids (6+), June 27 - August 4. 3821 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach. (562) 592-2186. www.sailhb.org Newport Aquatic Center - Junior Rowing (high school), September - May; and Outrigger Paddling (11+), year round. Summer camps also offered. 1 Whitecliffs Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 646-7725. 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. Additional land-based classes offered. Operated by the OC Boy Scouts of America. 1931 West Coast Hwy., Newport Beach. (949) 642-5031. www.newportseabase.org OCC Junior Sailing - After-school sailing classes (712) are offered in spring and fall. Parent and child lessons (6-13) and spring and summer camps (713) are also offered. 1801 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach. (949) 645-9412. www.occsailing.com OC Sailing and Events Center - Year-round sailing, marine safety and kayaking/SUP classes, plus summer camps (8+). 34451 Ensenada Place, Dana Point Harbor. (949) 923-2215. www.ocsail.com Yacht Club Classes: Alamitos Bay Yacht Club, 7201 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, (562) 434-9955, 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) 594-6337, www.slbyc.com. Shoreline Yacht Club, 386 Shoreline Drive South, Long Beach, (562) 4354093, www.shorelineyachtclub.com. US Rowing US Rowing - Resources to find a rowing instruction class or a club or crew. www.tinyurl.com/usrowingfindaclub
GYMNASTICS Favorite Place to Find Balance Some of the best gymnasts in the world are bouncing to Brazil this summer to compete in the 2016 Olympics. Let your kids explore every angle of the sport, from artistic and rhythmic gymnastics to acrobatics, trampoline and tumbling, with help from USA Gymnastics (usagym.org). Poke around their website to find local clubs, training centers, gymnastics events and other resources.
Classes, camps, competitive teams and referrals. Also see: “Dance” and “Football and Cheer” for related activities. • Kidnastics Quality Gymnastics and Cheerleading Training Center 10712 Reagan St., Los Alamitos (562) 431-1102 www.kidnastics.net Kidnastics has been pleased to offer quality gymnastics instruction for over 37 years. As a recreational gymnastics and cheerleading facility with over 23,000 square feet of full-line gymnastics equipment and various levels of spring floors, they offer nothing but the best instructional classes for lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
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HEALTH & FITNESS Favorite Way to Prevent Icky Sickness Soap and water – that’s it! It sounds simple, but most of us don’t wash our hands properly, or nearly enough. Teach your kiddos how to do it: Wet your hands. Suds up with soap, including the backs of your hands, between your fingers and under your nails. Rub and sing Happy Birthday twice. Rinse and dry. You’ve just cut your risk of, um, tummy troubles by 30 percent.
PEDIATRIC MEDICAL CENTE R INFANT, CHILDREN, AND ADOLESCENT MEDICINE F COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL PRACTICE PEDIATRIC CARE F SCHOOL UNDERACHIEVEMENT F 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.
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2921 Redondo Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806 • www.informedparent.com your children. Here, children learn all levels of gymnastics and cheer. Known for their quality and effective instructional classes, they strive to provide a positive and fun experience by teaching the importance of staying fit and having fun with gymnastics and cheer. They offer a variety of classes for children 12 months through the teen years. Programs include ToTnastics, their early motor development and coordination classes designed for children 1236 months, and gymnastics and tumbling classes for ages 3 years and up. In addition to their great gymnastics program, they also offer competitive cheer programs: HSC All Stars for ages 4 years and up, plus their seasonal summer day camps. Visit the website or call the number listed for more program information. Also see “Camps,” “Football and Cheer” and “Parties.” 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 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 46 • spring/summer 2016
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 61. • Oodles’ Kids Gymnastics Academy 19101 Bloomfield Ave., Cerritos (562) 888-1496 www.oodlesusa.com Oodles offers gymnastics classes (ages 1-12), parent-n-tot and motor development classes based on body awareness, motor development and physical fitness in a fun and safe environment. Both the child as well as their parent can participate in the activities along with an instructor. Visit as many times as you want in a week, on your own schedule and on any day, to a proper age class. Oodles has a big gym and a little gym with equipment made just for small kids. One 45-minute class per week, $45 a month; unlimited 45-minute classes, $95 per month. See ad on page 62. YMCAs, Recreation Departments, Colleges, and Boys and Girls Clubs Gymnastics and tumbling classes are often offered by city recreation departments, Boys and Girls Clubs, YMCAs and some community colleges. See page 65 and 84 for contact information.
Health service providers and referrals, plus products. Also see: “Dentists and Orthodontists” and “Emergency and Family Services.” • 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 the highest quality orthodontic care in a familyfriendly, 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 page 83. • Dr. Stella’s FUNtastic Children’s Dentistry 2700 Bellflower Blvd., #217, Long Beach (562) 627-8800 www.funtasticdental.com Prizes! Candy! Fun! at Long Beach’s only “Dental Theme Park.” They offer a “no-waiting” room, a sugar-free candy store, and virtually pain-free dentistry for kids. FUNtastic Dental offers the best in pediatric dentistry as well as Invisalign and traditional braces. Evening and Saturday appointments available, too. See ad on page 83. • Lice Clinics of America 4012 Katella Ave., Ste. 104, Los Alamitos (562) 431-LICE (5423) www.lcalosalamitos.com See complete listing on page 17; ad on page 45. • 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 lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
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. 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 83. • O.C.’s Hair Police 2675 Irvine Ave., #110, Costa Mesa (949) 631-2675 22343 La Palma, #103, Yorba Linda (714) 485-2732 www.hairpoliceliceline.com See listing and ad on page 17; coupon on page 89. • Pediatric Medical Center 2921 Redondo Ave., Long Beach (562) 426-5551 www.informedparent.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 one hundred twenty 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 a wide range of articles on parenting and health issues. See ad on page 46. • Stephen C. Kim, DDS, MSD, APC and Raymond M. Sugiyama, DDS MS 3551 Farquhar Ave., Ste. 202, Los Alamitos (562) 598-8543, (714) 750-3302 www.drkimortho.com For over thirty years, their practice has successfully helped residents of Orange and Los Angeles Counties in achieving the smile of their dreams. Doctors Kim and Sugiyama, along with a friendly and caring staff, are committed to providing the highest quality orthodontic care in a professional and comfortable environment. Serving Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, Long Beach, Cypress, Huntington Beach and surrounding areas, Dr. Stephen Kim and Dr. Ray Sugiyama are your orthodontic specialists providing complete orthodontic care for children, teens and adults. See ad on page 83. • YummySnack® Bar™ www.yummyhealth.com YummySnack Bars are filled with natural ingredients with real nutrients, like cocoa, coconut, almond butter and flax seed. They are perfect for clean energy that won’t have kids bouncing off the walls and crashing moments later! And, it’s not just what they put in, but what they have left out! You won’t find gluten, hydrogenated oils, trans fats, high-fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, artificial flavors or preservatives in any of their YummySnack products. See ad on page 46. Low-Cost Health Services and Resources The following agencies provide low-cost medical/dental referrals or services to families. Bilingual. Also additional resources can be found by calling 211 heath lines for LA and OC or visiting www.211LA.org or www.211OC.org. lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
Boys and Girls Club Pediatric Vision Care (714) 532-7940 www.bgcgg.org/programs/arches.html
For free and low-cost medical clinics in Orange County, visit www.tinyurl.com/oclowcosthealth; and for Los Angeles County, visit www.tinyurl.com/LAlowcosthealth.
Children’s Clinic (562) 933-0400 Medical, dental/orthodontic, optometric/ophthalmic and behavioral/mental health services. Call center open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Locations in Long Beach and Bellflower. www.thechildrensclinic.org
YMCAs, Recreation Departments, Colleges, and Boys and Girls Clubs See page 65 and 84 for contact information.
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) 484-7296 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 only, (562) 570-SHOT, www. longbeach.gov/health; Orange County, (800) 5648448, www.tinyurl.com/OCfamilyhealth; Los Angeles County, (800) 427-8700, www.tinyurl.com/ LAcountyhealth. 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 So Cal College of Optometry (714) 449-7401 Low-cost exams. 2575 Yorba Linda Blvd., Fullerton. www.sccoeyecare.com
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HORSEBACK RIDING Favorite Way to See The Hollywood Sign Amble your way under the world-famous landmark on the back of a sweet-natured horse riding out of Sunset Ranch Hollywood stables, open since 1929. Make a reservation at (323) 4695450 or find coupons, specials and a virtual tour of the critters at sunsetranchhollywood.com.
English and/or Western riding instruction, horse care, camps, parties, and pony and polo clubs, plus trail rides. Also see: “Camps.” • Ann’s Lakewood Pony Rides and Petting Zoos - Ponies for Parties (626) 350-3049 www.flickr.com/photos/poniesforparties Clean, decorated ponies and petting zoos are deliv-
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ered to your home, school, fair or company picnic. Birthday parties are their specialty! Studio rentals are also offered. Burbank party location available. Ann’s Lakewood Pony Rides was formerly located on Carson Street in Lakewood. Check them out on Yelp! See ad on page 58.
Summer camps also offered. Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange. www.ctriding.com
Equestrian Centers The following locations offer English and/or Western riding instruction (5+) and trail rides (7+). Monthly leases for students who do not own a horse may be 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.
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
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
• Fun With Horses (949) 285-5286 El Rodeo Stables. 4448 Carbon Canyon Road, Brea www.havefunwithhorses.com
Orange County Fairgrounds (714) 708-1652 905 Arlington Ave., Costa Mesa www.ocfairequestrian.com Serrano Creek Ranch Equestrian Center (949) 768-5891 Also offers an equine-therapy program and summer camps. 25200 Trabuco Road, Lake Forest. www.serranocreekranch.com
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• First Field Farm 18299 Dumont Ave., Cerritos (562) 924-2217 www.firstfieldfarm.com First Field Farm offers instruction in English horseback riding and jumping for beginning through advanced students. Beginner lessons include care of the horse as well as the basics of position and control. Private lessons are 30 minutes; group lessons, 45-50 minutes. Horses are provided. See ad on this page. • Fun With Horses at El Rodeo Stables 4448 Carbon Canyon Road, Brea (949) 285-5286 www.havefunwithhorses.com A wide variety of programs for kids that love horses. Programs offered include private lessons, preschool classes, parties, scout badge programs, day camps, field trips, and even cow milking! Also, their large venue in San Diego is perfect for weddings and big parties (see “Parties”). See ad on this page. • Rancho Rio Verde 1000 W. Carson St., Long Beach (310) 830-2060, (714) 624-5754 www.rrvridingclub.com Group and private English and Western riding instruction (5+) includes basic horsemanship, jumping and ring time. Leases are available. Lessons are scheduled Tuesday through Sunday. “Vaulting (gymnastics on horseback)” and Horsemanship Camp (see “Camps”) available. Special programs and discounts for youth groups. Family-friendly atmosphere. See ad on page 47. • Sandie Mercer Ranch at Lakewood Equestrian Center 11369 Carson St., Lakewood (562) 425-1905 Private and group instruction (7+) for Western, English and jumping. Beginners through advanced lessons can be arranged to fit your schedule. Lessons are available seven days a week on your horse or theirs. The new Sunday Introduction to Horses class includes safety and basic in-hand care of the horse as well as riding—all in a quiet, country setting. Summer camp also offered, see “Camps.” See ad on this page. Trail Rides Country Trails Orange. www.ctriding.com
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Susie Q Ranch (951) 551-4585 Mommy/Daddy and Me (3-5) rides also offered. 28330 Mary Place, Murrieta. www.susieqranch.co Western Trails Horseback Riding (951) 403-1290 Trial rides (7+). Breakfast rides also offered. Reservations required and available on their website. 4203 Corona Ave., Norco. www.ridenorco.com Will Rogers Trail Rides (310) 662-3707 Pacific Palisades. www.willrogerstrailrides.com lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
U.S. Pony Club (859) 254-7669 www.ponyclub.org English-riding instruction and competitions. Participants may lease a horse or use their own. US Polo Association (800) 232-8772 www.uspolo.org Resources for junior polo programs, clubs 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 polo tournaments. 23401 Via Pajaro, Coto de Caza. (714) 791-8369. www.ocpolo.com
LANGUAGES Favorite Way to Go Bilingual Many city recreation departments and even some community colleges offer fun beginning language classes for kids, grabbing their interest with crafts, food and music from around the world. (Find the list on page 65.) These quickie classes are an inexpensive way to see if your kiddo is up for a second language, not to mention a great summer project.
Instructional classes and schools. Also see: “Tutoring and Academics.” • Foreign Languages Academy and Tutoring Services 116 West Santa Fe Ave., Ste. A-6, Placentia (714) 504-0235 www.foreignlanguagestutoring.com An essential part of acquiring 21st century skills is speaking a foreign language. Foreign Languages Academy and Tutoring Services provides students (1 year - adult) the opportunity to take private and group classes in various languages, including Spanish, French, Mandarin, Arabic, Romanian, Japanese, English/ESL, Farsi, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Italian and German. If you are looking for a language you don’t see listed, they can still help. Classes are taught by native-speaking teachers through Optimized Immersion through Comprehensible Input. Try a free demo class today! Also see “Special Needs.” See ad on this page. • Pacific Conservatory, Music & Arts Education Costa Mesa and Orange (714) 545-1217 www.pacificconservatory.com In our fast-moving global society, speaking a forlots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
eign language is becoming essential. French and Spanish classes and private tutoring are adapted to students from age 3 to university level with individual, partner and group lessons available. A strong foundation (conversation, grammar, literature, phonics) will prepare students for college and career as well as opening their minds to discovering different cultures, foods, art and music. See ad on page 53.
MUSEUMS Favorite (Legal) Way to Board Air Force One
MAGIC Favorite Way to Show Friends You’re a Genius Follow along, here: Ask a friend to think of a number. Tell her to add 1, then multiply the answer by 2. Now add 3. Multiply by 2 again. Finally subtract 10. Ask your friend for the answer. You can now tell her the number she first thought of by dividing the answer by 4. It works on any number.
Called The Flying White House, Air Force One 27000 carried seven U.S. presidents, from Richard Nixon to George W. Bush, around the globe before retiring to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley. Climb aboard the plush plane, and then check out the presidential motorcade, Marine One helicopter and 125,000 square feet worth of exhibits at the pretty hilltop grounds (reaganlibrary.com).
Museums in Southern California featuring kid-friendly exhibits. Most museums offer group tours for schools and scouts. Visit the Calendar section (in print and online at www. kidsguidemagazine.com) for museum special events. Also see: “Attractions,” “STEM” and “Trains” for additional museums.
Instruction, clubs, stores and magicians for hire. Also see: “Parties.” • Life of the Party (562) 860-7797, (714) 903-7689 www.lifeofthepartyonline.com Owned and operated by magician Dave Skale, this company features a network of LA’s best magicians. Performers offer a variety of specialities, including birthday parties, educational school shows (anti-drug, nutrition, etc.), fairs and festivals, company picnics and events, and much more. Over 20 years of experience. Call for a free consultation on how to make your party great! See ad on page 56. 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. Society of Young Magicians, www.tinyurl.com/SYMwebsite. The Magic Castle, membership to the Junior Magicians Group (13-20) is by audition only, www. magiccastle.com, (323) 851-3313. Magic Stores The following locations offer supplies and lessons for young magicians: Best Magic, Gags and Costume, 625 S. Magnolia Ave., Anaheim, (714) 8276442, www.bestmagic.com. Magic Galore and More, 6471 Westminster Ave. (inside Westminster Lanes), Westminster, (714) 891-6488, www. magicgaloreandmore.com. Magicopolis, theater and party packages, 1418 Fourth St., Santa Monica, (310) 451-2241, www.magicopolis.com.
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MARTIAL ARTS Karate, judo, and self-defense classes. Also see “Fencing” and “Sports.” • Alpert JCC Martial Arts with Sensei Mac 3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach (562) 426-7601, Ext. 1051 www.alpertjcc.org Build confidence and selfesteem while learning self-defense. 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 pages 19 and 68. • CSArts Academy Summer Program 1010 N. Main St., Santa Ana (714) 560-0900, Ext. 6181 www.ocsarts.net/academy This summer, enroll your student artist in California School of the Arts (CSArts) Academy’s fun and rewarding programs such as Introduction to Martial Arts or Martial Arts Black Belt Intensive. Also see listings in “Arts and Crafts” and “Camps.” See ad on page 12. • My Gym Children’s Fitness Center Long Beach 3287 Industry Drive (562) 986-0066 www.mygym.com/longbeach 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 instructor on staff, students enjoy learning in a safe, caring and fun atmosphere. By learning the kicks, punches and blocks, karate classes improve your child’s strength, flexibility, stamina, balance and coordination. See ad on page 61. YMCAs, Recreation Departments, Colleges, and Boys and Girls Clubs A variety of martial arts and related classes are offered by city recreation departments, Boys and Girls Clubs, YMCAs and some community colleges. See page 65 and 84 for contact information.
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• Bowers Kidseum 1802 N. Main St., Santa Ana (714) 480-1520 www.bowers.org/kidseum “Once Upon a Time...Exploring the World of Fairy Tales” (on view at Kidseum, April 16 - August 28) is a unique and educational exhibit focusing on the power and significance of fairy tales throughout history and from around the world. From an African jungle to a giant’s castle, explore larger-than-life pages of seven favorite fairy tales. Enter via a magical portal into a fabulous storybook kingdom, and learn the meaning and history of tales you’ve known all your life and others that may be new. See ad on page 21. • 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, but also constantly holds engaging classes and workshops (see “Calendar”). The Space Center also 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 reallife 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 “Attractions,” “Parties” and “STEM.” See ad on page 25. • Discovery Cube Los Angeles 11800 Foothill Blvd., Los Angeles (818) 890-1761 www.discoverycube.org Now open in Los Angeles, 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. Cutting-edge exhibits and thrilling events will educate and entertain everyone from kids of all ages to the kid in all of us. This spring, don’t miss “Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites” followed by “SPEED: Science In Motion” in the summer. There’s always something new to explore at the Cube! • Discovery Cube Orange County 2500 N. Main St., Santa Ana (714) 542-2823 www.discoverycube.org Discovery Cube Orange County is filled with interactive and hands-on exhibits in themed areas including: Discovery Theater, Planetary Research Station, Boeing Rocket Lab, Eco Challenge, Dino Quest and Science of Hockey. Visitors will explore science like never before with a virtual earthquake, hurricane simulator, a cloud maker and more! This spring check out “Dora and Diego Let’s Explore!” and “Hands-On Harley Davidson” in the summer. There’s always something new to explore at the Cube! Field trips, outreach, special events, scout programs, sleepovers, home-school days and teacher workshops are also available. See ad on page 51.
• Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Exposition Park, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. (213) 763-3466 www.nhm.org The Nature Gardens allow visitors to spot birds and butterflies and observe and track species and explore an edible garden. The Nature Lab features live animals, touchable specimens, citizen science projects and multi-media. Dino Lab allows visitors to watch the assemblage of real dinosaur fossils. Visit the seasonal Butterfly Pavilion, May - September and Spider Pavilion, September - November (separate ticket required). Admission: $5-12. Free admission day: first Tuesdays (except in July and August and every Tuesday in September). Also see listing in “Parties” for the Overnight Adventures at the Natural History Museum and the La Brea Tar Pits. See ad on page 52. • Pretend City Children’s Museum 29 Hubble, Irvine (949) 428-3900 www.pretendcity.org Pretend City Children’s Museum is an interconnected city designed just for children (infant-8). The city is comprised of a grocery store, farm, doctor’s office, art studio, amphitheater, beach, marina, construction site and many other exhibits. At Pretend City, children learn through role play based on realworld 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 53. Historical Sites Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum (310) 603-0088 Tours and workshops, plus yearly family events and living history programs. School and scout tours are available. Closed Sunday and Monday. Free admission. 18127 S. Alameda St., Rancho Dominguez. www.dominguezrancho.org Drum Barracks Civil War Museum (310) 548-7509 Features include a library, a replicated parlor and bedroom, display and armory rooms, and a museum shop. Guided tours only. Closed Monday and Friday. $5, suggested donation. 1052 Banning Blvd., Wilmington. www.drumbarracks.org Heritage Museum of OC (714) 540-0404 Visit a working blacksmith shop, a rancho home, the Kellogg House and gardens. Tours also offered. Closed Monday - Thursday. Admission: $4-5. 3101 W. Harvard St., Santa Ana. www.heritagemuseumoc.org Homestead Museum (626) 968-8493 A six-acre look at Southern California’s history from the 1840s-1920s. Family-friendly events throughout the year. 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 Tours and ongoing family events. Summer Clay Camps, lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
one-week sessions, July 11 - August 5, $300-330. Admission: $6-9; includes audio tour. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano. www.missionsjc.com Point Fermin Lighthouse (310) 241-0684 Guided tours of the historic 1874 lighthouse, oldfashioned toys and dress-up clothes. Closed Mondays. Free admission; donations requested. 807 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. www.pointferminlighthouse.org Pio Pico Historic Park Adobe (562) 695-1217 The El Ranchito adobe offers self-guided and rangerled tours, plus annual family-friendly events. Closed Monday - Friday. Free admission and parking. 6003 Pioneer Blvd., Whittier. www.piopico.org • Rancho Los Cerritos (562) 206-2040 Family events and tours are offered throughout the year. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Free admission. Summer camps are also offered for ages 6-10 and 11-13 (see “Camps). 4600 Virginia Road, Long Beach. www.rancholoscerritos.org. See ad on page 25. Rancho Los Alamitos (562) 431-3541 Yearly family events, workshops, and guided and self-guided tours. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Free admission. 6400 E. Bixby Hill Road, Long Beach. www.rancholosalamitos.org The Banning Museum (310) 548-7777 Tours of the 1864 mansion and 20 acres of grounds. Closed Monday. Admission, $1-5. 401 East M St., Wilmington. www.thebanningmuseum.org Presidential Libraries Also see The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library at the beginning of the section. Lincoln Memorial Shrine (909) 798-7632 Current exhibits include Civil War Surgery, Weapons from the Civil War, and Lincoln: Life and Legacy 1809-2009. Exhibits rotate every two years. 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. The galleries are closed due to remodeling through September 2016. Special concerts, speakers and events throughout the year. Admission: $6.95-11.95. 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda. www.nixonfoundation.org More Museums Autry National Center (323) 667-2000 Collections of the American West and Native Americans. 52 • spring/summer 2016
Family activities include Family Days, gold panning, Autry Explorers, festivals and storytelling. Closed Monday. Admission: $4-10. 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 and Monday. Free admission. 712 Arts Plaza, University of California, Irvine. www.beallcenter.uci.edu 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 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 of Leatherby Libraries. Tuesday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 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 of the Leatherby Libraries. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Free admission. One University Drive, Orange. www.tinyurl.com/huellhowser, www.tinyurl.com/holocaustmemoriallibrary Children’s Museum at La Habra (562) 383-4236 Experience 10,000-square-feet of hands-on exhibits for the entire family. Plus, enjoy Target Free Sundays on the first Sunday of each month. New spring/summer exhibit: “Creepy Crawlies,” an adventure through the life of bugs, including butterflies, ants and bees, through August 21. Fall exhibit: “Time of Giants: Animals of the Ice Age,” September 27 - March 5, 2017, travel back in time and walk amongst giant sloths, wooly mammoths and mastodons. Closed Mondays. Admission: $8. 301 S. Euclid St., La Habra. www.lhcm.org. Note: Closed August 29 - September 27 for annual renovations. Flight Path Learning Center and Museum (424) 646-7284 View the tarmac to watch planes take-off and land, plus model airplanes, including a full-size DC-3. Closed Sunday and Monday. Free admission. 6661 W. Imperial Hwy., Los Angeles. www. flightpathmuseum.com
Getty Center and Villa (310) 440-7300 Getty Center offers seasonal family activities including Family Festivals. Plus, the Family Room is open daily to stimulate kids’ interest in art through projects. The Villa’s activities include the Family Forum and the TimeScape room. Both locations offer free GettyGuide family audio tours and Family Art Detective Cards. 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 Getty Villa; one ticket includes up to three kids (15 and under). www.getty.edu 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. 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: $5-9. 100 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles. www.janm.org. Free admission: Thursdays, 5-8 p.m. and all-day on the third Thursday. 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. New this year: Arroyo Adventure, featuring eight interactive exhibits. Admission: $11. 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena. www.kidspacemuseum.org. Free admission on Family Night, first Tuesday night 4-8 p.m. Laguna Art Museum (949) 494-8971 Kids’ Art Studio, a free, drop-in family art time, third Sundays, 2-4 p.m. Summer camps offered. Docentled tours on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach. www.lagunaartmuseum.org Long Beach Museum of Art (562) 439-2119 Free family art workshops. 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 artmaking on Sundays. Family Guides for kids (6-12) are available at the ticket office. Also, pick lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
up an Art Tote for family-friendly activities, such as create your own poems, learn how Ganesha lost his head, and smell some chocolate—all while learning about works of art from the permanent collection. Closed Wednesdays. Admission: free - $15. 5905 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. to Los Angeles County residents. Lyon Air Museum (714) 210-4585 Airplanes, automobiles, military planes, vehicles and motorcycles on display. Floor to ceiling view of John Wayne Airport runway. Admission: $6-12. 19300 Ike Jones Road, Santa Ana. www.lyonairmuseum.org March Field Air Museum (951) 902-5949 Home to more than 70 historic air crafts and displays with more than 2,000 artifacts. Tours offered. Closed Monday. Admission: $5-10. 22550 Van Buren, Riverside. www.marchfield.org Museum of Flying (310) 398-2500 Features two dozen aircraft chronicling the beginning of flight, including a replica Wright Flyer, BD-5 micro jet and the FedEx 727 nose section. Plus, an interactive flight simulator, MaxFlight (48” height restriction). Closed Monday - Thursday. Admission: $6-10, flight simulator, $14-18. 3100 Airport Ave., Santa Monica. www.museumofflying.com 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, from 6-9 p.m., plus Target Free Sundays. Museum of Music Making (760) 438-5996 Explore instruments, who makes them, and what they sound like in the hands of masters, covering 1890s to today, plus try out a large selection of instruments. Closed Monday. Admission: $5-8. 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 ticket required. Closed Saturday. $11.50-15.50. 9786 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. www.museumoftolerance.com Muzeo (714) 956-8936 Temporary and often changing exhibits on heritage, culture and arts. Closed Mondays. Admission: $6-10. 241 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim. www.muzeo.org 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. Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits (323) 934-7243 Interactive displays of the Tar Pits and Southern Calilots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
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Metered parking. 333 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. www.wellsfargohistory.com Western Museum of Flight (310) 326-9544 Aircraft displays and exhibits. Family-friendly events and Make-and-Take model days throughout the year. Closed Monday. Admission: free - $5. 3315 Airport Drive, Red Baron, #3, Torrance. www.wmof.com 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. Located at the lobby level of the Goldsmith Jewish Federation Building at 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 100, Los Angeles. www.zimmermuseum.org
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literary programs, Zeidler’s Cafe, plus Noah’s Ark. Closed Monday. Admission: $7-12. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. www.skirball.org. Free 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. New toddler ticket policy: no need to reserve advance Noah’s Ark tickets for children under 2 as toddler tickets will be distributed at the door. 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 Broad Museum (213) 232-6200 Exhibits postwar and contemporary art. Family programs throughout the year. Closed Monday. General admission: free; advanced online reservations are required. 221 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. www.thebroad.org
Planes of Fame Air Museum (909) 597-3722 Museum dedicated to historical aircraft with annual air shows, tours and monthly living-history events. Plus, the Aviation Discovery Center is a hands-on experience that allows visitors to gain a better understanding of aviation, combining science, technology, engineering and math with fun; open on Saturdays only. Admission: $4-11. 7000 Merrill Ave., #17, Chino. www.planesoffame.org
The Paley Center for Media (310) 786-1000 Public accessible archives of television, radio, and new media content, over 160,000 programs and advertisements spanning the history of media, including the U.S. Olympic Archive, a sports collection from ESPN, and an LGBT media collection chronicling its LGBT history. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Admission: free, donations welcome. 465 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills. www. paleycenter.org
Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology (909) 624-2798 A diverse collection of dinosaur fossils, footprints and trackways. Closed Sunday. Admission: $6. 1175 W. Baseline Road, Claremont. www.alfmuseum.org
Wells Fargo History Museum (213) 253-7166 Features an original Concord Coach, a historically recreated agent’s office, working telegraphs, Western artifacts and a 27-ounce gold nugget. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Free admission and audio guide.
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MUSIC Favorite Way to Belt it Out Your little canary sings great in the shower. Have her lend her voice to a local kids’ choir. The International Children’s Choir for boys and girls performs music and dance from around the world (icckidslb.org). Or check out Southern California Children’s Chorus in this section or the International Peace Choir (internationalpeacechoir.com). Programs begin for kids as young as 5. Find more youth choirs at acdacal.org
Instrument instruction, bands, orchestras, choirs, camps and music-appreciation classes. Also see: “Theater Arts” for more vocal instruction and “Calendar” for live performances. • Alley Kat Music Center 11642 Knott St., #19, Garden Grove (714) 229-8528 www.alleykatmusiccenter.com Private music lessons with experienced and highly recommended teachers, including MTAC certification if so desired. Offered for ages 4 through adult. Areas of expertise include: piano, flute, sax, clarinet, oboe, trumpet, trombone, violin, viola and guitar. All rentals are school-approved instruments and come with an option to buy. Receive a free accessory kit with rental! • 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 lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
Kids program, all taught by degreed professionals. Applied Music Studio has new and used instruments for sale, and school-approved instruments for rent with an option to buy. Mention Kidsguide to book your free lesson today! Located at the corner of Florista and Pine. Email: appliedmusicstudio@gmail.com. See ad on page 54. Bands and Orchestras Find a list of regional youth orchestras at the Community Youth Orchestra of Southern California website, www.cyosc.org. • CSArts Academy Summer Program 1010 N. Main St., Santa Ana (714) 560-0900, Ext. 6181 www.ocsarts.net/academy This summer, enroll your student artist in California School of the Arts (CSArts) Academy’s fun and rewarding programs such as: beginning guitar, guitar, jazz, piano, Sing OC! and wind studies. Also see listings in “Arts and Crafts” and “Camps.” See ad on page 12. • Jazz Angels (562) 981-8410 www.jazzangel.org Level specific 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. Sessions throughout the school year and summer. For information, contact Barry Cogert. Email: barry@jazzangel.org • Kelly Summer Vocal Studio (562) 833-6444 www.kellysummermusic.com Voice lessons for kids and adults who want to improve their singing ability are offered by Kelly Summer Vocal Studio. Kelly Summer is a career singer and voice teacher with a Masters Degree in vocal performance from USC and over 20 years experience in the music business. Her specialization is in contemporary jazz, rock and hip hop/ R&B. Students learn vocal technique, repertoire,
audition/performance skills and musicianship— all in a private studio setting. Also see “Special Needs.” See ad on this page. • Kick It Up 8129 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach (562) 430-1812 www.kickitup.com Learn to play the piano, guitar, or sing at Kick It Up. Their noncompetitive environment allows students to achieve and excel in music. Beginning at age 5 and through adults, their students enjoy practicing, become involved in school orchestra and bands, participate in the OCSHA program and perform with the CSULB madrigal choir. Classes are affordable, family-priced based, offered seven days a week, and offer the opportunity to perform in a spring recital. Also see “Camps,” “Dance” and “Parties.” See ads on pages 33 and 38. Music Associations Music Teachers Association of California - Free referrals to qualified instructors in keyboard, winds, guitar, strings and vocals. www.mtaclb.com. Suzuki Association of the Americas - The method emphasizes teaching by sound and repetition before learning to read music. Free instructor referral. (888) 378-9854. www.suzukiassociation.org
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• Music Together at the Beach (310) 850-5453 www.MusicTogetherAtTheBeach.com Celebrating 18 years of family music-making in Long Beach and Huntington Beach. Music Together is an internationally recognized early childhood music and movement program for children from birth through age 5, and the grownups who love them. Weekly 45-minute classes incorporate a fun-filled, research-based, developmentally appropriate music curriculum based on the recognition that all children are musical. 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 55. • On Stage Music Academy 2221 Palo Verde Ave., Long Beach (562) 598-0111 www.OnStageMusicAcademy.com On Stage Music Academy offers lessons in voice and instruments (guitar, drums, bass, ukulele, violin, mandolin, trumpet and piano). They offer early childhood music programs with Music Together (05), Big Kids Music Tour (5-8) and individual music exploration lessons for all ages. Bands and performing ensembles feature Kids’ Pop Rock band, Kids’ Classic Rock band, Girls’ Vocal Group (9-12), Musical Theatre Song Group, songwriting training, recording training and jam sessions. Experienced teachers with performance backgrounds lead students to perform frequently in live venues! Your child can explore every instrument to find what she or he grooves with the best! Also see “Camps.” See ad on page 55. • Pacific Conservatory, Music & Arts Education Costa Mesa and Orange (714) 545-1217 www.pacificconservatory.com Group and private instruction is available for piano, guitar, drums, flute, sax, clarinet, singing and musical theater. Piano classes (ages 3-12) and Instrumental classes (ages 3-16) feature reading, theory, ear training, technique and performing opportunities. Classes and private lessons are available for beginning through advanced levels. Comprehensive musicianship programs provide pre-professional training, skill enhancement, OCSA, Certificate of Excellence and Certificate of Merit preparation. Call today to schedule a free introductory class! Locations: 151 Kalmus, G-1, Costa Mesa, 92626; and 1311 E. Katella Ave., Orange, 92867. See ad on page 53. Recreation Departments, Colleges, and Boys and Girls Clubs Instrument and vocal instruction are available through city recreation departments, Boys and Girls Clubs, and some community colleges. Choirs and bands may also be offered. See page 65 and 84 for contact information. • Southern California Children’s Chorus (949) 250-9114 www.sccchorus.org This three-time Emmy-winning organization exists to enhance children’s lives through distinguished choral music education and world-class performance. Seven choral levels serving children aged 5-20. Weekly rehearsals September to May. Mention Kidsguide when calling and receive $50 first-year tuition discount! See ad on page 55.
PARTIES Favorite Places to Party You’re in just the right place to find ideas for your kiddo’s next birthday party. But don’t miss the rest of Kidsguide! You’ll find party opportunities on almost every page. And even if your family’s favorite museum, bowling alley, art studio or other venue doesn’t specifically mention parties, just ask! Many would be happy to accommodate your crew.
Party packages and entertainment at your home or party facility. • 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 15. • Ann’s Lakewood Pony Rides and Petting Zoos - Ponies for Parties (626) 350-3049 www.flickr.com/photos/poniesforparties Clean, decorated ponies and petting zoos are delivered to your home, school, fair or company picnic. Birthday parties are their specialty! Studio rentals are also offered. Burbank party location available. Ann’s Lakewood Pony Rides was formerly located on Carson St. in Lakewood. Serving LA and Orange counties since 1976. Check them out on Yelp! See ad on page 58. • Aquarium of the Pacific 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach (562) 951-1630 www.aquariumofthepacific.org Let the Aquarium supply all the ingredients for an unforgettable party! 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; juice and ice cream can be provided for an additional $5 per person. All you need to do is call at least two weeks prior to reserve a date (subject to availability) and then invite your guests. Cost: $39 per person (minimum 15 guests). Members discount available. See ad on page 13. lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
• Arena Soccer Parties 13631 Deodara Drive, GG (714) 890-0259 2190 N. Canal St., Orange (714) 974-1993 www.arenasoccerparks.org Rental times available for parties or team practice in both their large and small arenas. Open seven days a week. See ad on page 74. • Art Steps 18212 Imperial Hwy., Yorba Linda (714) 524-2248 24000 Alicia Pkwy., #31, Mission Viejo (949) 454-9555 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 availability. Also see “Arts and Crafts” and “Camps.” See ad on page 11. • ARTime Studio 27001 La Paz Rd., Ste. #390, Mission Viejo (949) 916-9565 www.artime-studio.com ARTime Studio is a private art studio that hosts fun and creative birthday art parties! They offer special birthday packages that include hours of super fun art activities. Your guests will learn how to paint, draw and sketch, creating their own masterpieces that they then can take home at the end of the day. Not only will your child have fun creating artwork, but so will all of the party guests! Have the whole studio for your party, where your child can celebrate, eat cake, and be an artist for their birthday. Also offers a Girl Scout badge program. Celebrate with ARTime for your child’s next
party! Email: artime.studiomv@gmail.com. See ad on page 12. • Big Air Trampoline Park Buena Park (844) 550-JUMP 8320 On The Mall Laguna Hills (949) 305-9788 23251 Avenida de la Carlota Redlands (909) 335-7275 1101 California St. www.BigAirUSA.com Big Air Trampoline Parks have quickly become our area’s premier birthday party locations. Basic party packages include one hour of jump time and 40 minutes of reserved table time with pizza and beverages served for ten guests. Additional guests may be added for an additional charge. Other options include extended jump time, private rooms, Big Air socks and apparel as well as gift cards for jump time, a great party favor idea! Reservations are required and may be made online or over the phone with Event Sales. Also see “Attractions.” See ad with discount coupon on page 58. • Bionerds (949) 288-1486 www.bionerdsllc.com Is your curious child having a birthday soon? Leave it to Bionerds to wow him or her and their friends with a fun and hands-on biology workshop party. Bionerds has many party packages to choose from, from the butterfly, the worm or the beetle, to the DNA packages! The party package, for 10-15 children (grades K-6), includes one-hour workshop, jam-packed with biology activities and getting up close and per-
sonal with living organisms. Your child and friends will dress and act as bionerds. Lab coats, goggles, gloves, and science badges will be provided for the party. Optional party add-ons and little “live friend” as party favors are wonderful to add and many to choose from. Bionerds rule! • Blue Submarine (888) 218-8085 www.thebluesubmarine.com The Blue Submarine offers fun, educational adventures in marine biology. They bring live tidepool animals to you, adding an unforgettable experience to your birthday party or special event. The Blue Submarine allows your guests to visit the tidepool without getting wet! English/ Spanish bilingual programs also available. Call today to book your party or special event! See ad on page 56. • Bowers Kidseum 1802 N. Main St., Santa Ana (714) 480-1520 www.bowers.org/kidseum Invite your friends to a fun-filled, unique birthday party experience! Customized packages may include a face painter, storyteller, art projects and/or an archaeological dig. There’s something for everyone to enjoy at Kidseum. Party packages start as low as $285. See ad on page 21. • Build It Workspace 4478 Cerritos Ave., Los Alamitos (714) 947-0800 www.buildit.ws Parties at Build It Workspace are an exciting and cre-
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• Fun with Horses 4448 Carbon Canyon Road, Brea (949) 285-5286 www.havefunwithhorses.com Fun With Horses at El Rodeo Stables offers birthday parties and scouting badge programs. Activities for up to 20 kids include: one hour of horse fun; one hour of farm animal interaction and fun farm craft; horse/farm games for appropriate ages; one hour in the picnic area for refreshments and opening of presents. Also, their large venue in San Diego is perfect for weddings and big parties. Also see “Horseback Riding.” See ad on page 48.
ative way to celebrate your child’s big day—parties at “Build It” are even a hit with age groups (boys and girls) that are hard to please. Fun activities include robot races, sewing with electronics, soap/chocolate-mold making, 3D printing and laser cutting. Guests learn something new and create a unique project to take home. Parties are two hours with exclusive use of the facility. Scouting events, meetings and fundraisers also available. Also see “Arts and Crafts,” “Camps” and “STEM.” See ad on page 75. • Clay on First 406 E. 1st St., Unit B, Long Beach (562) 495-4362 www.clayonfirst.com Hold your next birthday party, special event or even a workshop for your child’s scout badge in ceramics at Clay on First, which has a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Small or large groups can be accommodated
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• Golf N’ Stuff Family Fun Park 10555 E. Firestone Blvd., Norwalk (562) 868-9956 www.golfnstuff.com Have your child’s next birthday party, team party or scouting event at Golf N’ Stuff Family Fun Park! Pizza Party packages can include easy or challenging miniature golf and exciting rides, including go-karts, bumper boats, bumper cars, Disk-O’ Thrill ride and kiddie train. While there, guests also enjoy the latest in arcade games, great prizes, snack bar and party facilities. Where the 5 and 605 freeways meet. Also see “Attractions.” See ad with coupons on page 14. • Gryphon Fencing & Fitness Studio 971 Via Rodeo, Placentia 92870 (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 availability. Email: info@gryphonfencing.com. See ad on page 72. • Holiday Skate Center 175 N. Wayfield St., Orange (714) 997-5515 www.holidayskate.com Have your next party at Holiday Skate Center, one of the premier family fun entertainment centers in the Orange County area. They pride themselves on providing a clean, safe, friendly and fun facility for your entire family. Skating for all ages is offered at their birthday parties, private parties and fundraiser options. Call today to book your event. Also see “Calendar.” See ad on page 71. • IncrediFlix Parties (949) 548-5424 www.incrediflix.com With IncrediFlix, your child will be center stage as the star of one of their unique parties. Choose the type of party (Music Video, Mini Movie, Minecraft or Lego) and decide if you want the party at their studio or bring the film crew to you. Walking into their state-ofthe-art studio, party-goers feel like they’re in a Hollywood production. They will rock out on stage and be transported anywhere on a giant green screen. If lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
you’d rather host the party elsewhere, IncrediFlix will shoot “on location.” Either way, the top-notch crew will direct your party from “action” to “cut” to create an unforgettable celebration. Guests will get their own copy of the production. See ad on page 29. • 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 20. • Kick It Up 8129 E. 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 “Camps” and “Dance.” See ads on pages 33 and 38.
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• 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. Three-hour package activities include: 30 minutes of beach games, 30 minutes for lunch, 90 minutes of boating, and 30 minutes for cake and presents. Two-hour package activities include: 30 minutes of beach games, 60 minutes of boating, and 30 minutes for cake and presents. Pricing range from $255-490 based on size of party, package and amenities. • Let’s Have a Cart Party (310) 578-2278 (CART) www.letshaveacartparty.com Since 1969, Let’s Have a Cart Party has been preparing fresh food at your party site in front of your guests. Kenny Baines, owner and head chef, handselects only the finest produce for your occasion. Meats are fresh and never frozen. Carts include: kosher hot dogs, gourmet pizza, chicken nuggets, french fries, baked potato bar, cotton candy, ice cream sundaes, fresh hot cookies, crepes, chocolate fountains and many more. Their antique-style carts add a unique character to any celebration. See ad on page 59; coupon on page 77. • 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 56. • Mad Science (714) 668-9174 www.westorangecounty.madscience.org Mad Science Birthday Parties entertain children of all ages with electrifying, high energy shows that come to you. Their no-mess, hassle-free parties typically last one hour, and will leave your guests breathless! Extra value add-ons are available, such as cotton-candy making, bubbling potions and rocket launches. Also see “Camps” and “STEM.” See ad on page 35. • 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 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 61. • Oodles 19101 Bloomfield Ave., Cerritos (562) 888-1496 www.oodlesusa.com 60 • spring/summer 2016
Oodles makes your party memorable and full of fun, with many themes to choose from. All the setup, service and after-party cleanup is done by the Oodles staff, so parents can just relax and enjoy themselves. Party packages include two full hours of fun—they provide full use of their state-of-the-art facility for your party guests only (private parties); two party hosts, who lead circle time, ball pit and games; set up tables and chairs. You are welcome to bring your own food for your guests. No matter the age, they provide an action-packed day for your celebration, and make the birthday child feel like a star. They guarantee “Oodles” of fun! See ad on page 62. • Overnight Adventures at the Natural History Museum and the La Brea Tar Pits Hancock Park and Exposition Park, Los Angeles (213) 763-3466 www.nhm.org/overnights Be among the lucky few who get to spend the night surrounded by world-class exhibits featuring exotic animals, dinosaurs, dire wolves and more! Prices start at $75 per person. Evening programming recommended for children 5 years and up with adult participation, but all ages welcome. Space is limited and dates sell out quickly. To book your next adventure and find out more about the sleepovers, visit nhm.org/overnights. Also see “Museums” and “Camps.” See ad on page 52. • Parties By Erin & Co. (562) 901-0111 www.bestpartiesbyerin.com With more than 15 years of experience, Parties By Erin and her team of talented performers can make your child’s dream a reality. What sets them apart from the rest? They custom-build every party according to your theme and age group, so they grow with your child each year. From face painting and magic with Cinderella for the younger set, to combat training and relays with a super hero, they relieve your party-planning stress. For older kids, they coordinate dance parties and sports, or experience their newest theme, Who-Done-It, with a cool party host who makes sure the party is exactly what your child had hoped for! There’s no character too unusual, no theme too extravagant! Send Parties by Erin & Co. your idea and let them create the party your child has always wanted. See ad on page 56. • Pretend City Children’s Museum Parties 29 Hubble, Irvine (949) 428-3900 www.pretendcity.org Exciting and engaging parties for children (infant-8). With a variety of packages and customized offerings, your child’s party is sure to be memorable and unique. See “Museums” for complete listing. See ad on page 53. • Sewing Lab Los Alamitos 4215 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos (562) 296-8021 www.sewinglablosalamitos.com A fun three-hour sewing party! Party go-ers (grades 2+) will not only learn how to safely use a sewing machine, but also sew their own party favor—a reversible tote bag or a stuffed animal. A birthday
party they’ll never forget! Also see “Arts and Crafts” and “Camps.” See ad on page 14. • 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 “Calendar,” “Camps” and “STEM.” See ad on page 75. • 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 70. • Splash! Buccaneer Bay Waterpark 13806 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada 90638 (562) 902-3191 www.splashlamirada.com Celebrate your birthday or any special event and have a splashing good time at La Mirada’s premiere fun destination, Splash! Buccaneer Bay Waterpark. From end-of-school-year celebrations, to company picnics, birthday parties and team events, celebrations are easy to plan and fun to attend. From an All-American Picnic, to upscale dining, their catering services can accommodate your needs. All-inclusive waterpark birthdays, full park rentals, and picnic areas are available. Splash! offers the best value, with free parking, picnic areas, all-day park access, lockers and tasty food. The 18-acre park is beautifully landscaped with palm trees, lush green grassy areas, lounge chairs and umbrellas. See ad on the back outside cover; coupon on page 77. • Storymakery at Irvine Spectrum Center 825 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine (949) 431-5061 www.storymakery.com/events Storymakery is the first self-publishing experience for children where kids can create their own storybook. All of their birthday parties include character development, engaging story writing, character and illustration design, party hosts, printable invitations, group photos and tables for cake and food. Each guest takes home a storybook and the birthday child receives a character poster. They create unique party experiences by tailoring the stories and activities to the birthday child’s interests. Whether they like mermaids, pirates, dinosaurs, fantasy, unicorns, wizards, super heroes or spooky stories, they’ll work with any theme your child imagines! They also do scout events. Located in the Irvine Spectrum Center, between Target and the Giant Wheel. Email: events@storymakery.com. Also see “Camps” and “Tutoring and Academics.” lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
• Task Force Laser Tag & Airsoft Shooting Range Emerald Isle Entertainment Inc. (714) 508-3690 www.taskforcelasertag.com Get your next event blasting with Task Force Laser Tag or Mobile Airsoft Shooting Range! Great for both kids and adults, they offer the most realistic Laser Tag experience in Southern California. Their state-of-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, gymnasiums, back yards 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 Quad Bungee Trampoline system, Huge Radical Run Obstacle Courses and mobile photo booths (see listing for “The Bubble Rollers/Bubble Bumpers” in this section.) See ad on page 57. • The Bubble Rollers/Bubble Bumpers Emerald Isle Entertainment Inc. (714) 508-3690 www.thebubblerollers.com The original Bubble Rollers (the premier product-line from Emerald Isle Entertainment) 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 Tube Rollers and Paddle Roller Boats. Perfect for children’s parties, corporate events, carnivals, fundraisers, team building or any special occasion. Their newest attractions include: synthetic mobile ice skating rink and curling (see “Skating and Hockey”), Quad Mobile Bungee Trampoline system, Photo Booth and Huge Radical Run Obstacle Course. Don’t be fooled by imitators...they are the original and only Bubble Rollers. See ad on page 57. • 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 73.
as well as a video game area. Please contact the park for details. See ad on page 59.
PLAY GROUPS Favorite Spots for Kiddie Karaoke Brush up on the Itsy Bitsy Spider and join the festivities at a parent-and-me playgroup at one of these local gyms. Your little one will have a blast learning songs, trying new toys and building social skills, and you might meet a friend or two. Gymboree Play and Music in Aliso Viejo, Anaheim Hills/Yorba Linda, Fullerton/La Habra, Lakewood/Long Beach, Irvine/ Tustin, San Juan Capistrano and Torrance. www.gymboreeclasses.com; My Gym in Huntington Beach, Buena Park, Newport Beach, Laguna NIguel, Long Beach (see listing and ad on this page), Rancho Santa Margarita, Redondo Beach, Tustin/Irvine and Yorba Linda, www. mygym.com; and The Little Gym in Lakewood, Torrance and Tustin, www.thelittlegym.com.
Classes and groups for young children with varying parent participation. • American Health and Wellness Institute 5580 E. 2nd St., Ste. 101, Long Beach (562) 439-3425 www.ahwinstitute.com/calendar The Planting Seeds Program is a parenting community for expectant and new families. Parents and children learn and grow together. They provide support, education, and activities that promote the interaction between developmental domains and enrich the parent/child relationship. At the heart of their program are their infant, toddler and preschool play groups for parents and children that are designed to allow different types of play to overlap and interact as your child creates, learns and grows. Also see “Calendar” and “Support Groups and Parent Education.” See ad on page 63. • My Gym Children’s Fitness Center Long Beach 3287 Industry Drive, near Redondo and Stearns, Signal Hill (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. Ask about their new Preschool Prep class, a great way to prepare your child for preschool success. Choose one, two or three days, depending on the age of your child; fourweek sessions. See ad on this page.
Enjoy Long Beach’s best fitness programs and birthday parties designed specifically for children ages 6 weeks to 13 years. Cardio Kids, Preschool Prep, Summer Camp, Champions Gymnastics, & Karate with “Master” level instructor.
• Vans Skatepark Birthday Parties 20 City Blvd. West, Orange (714) 763-3800 www.vans.com The Vans Skatepark is a great place to have a birthday party. The skatepark has a few different party packages to choose from. Some even include private lessons. There is plenty of room for parents to watch lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
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Recreation Departments and Colleges Many recreation departments and community colleges offer parent/child classes that include music, movement and play. See page 65 for contact information.
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• Oodles’ Kids Gymnastics Academy 19101 Bloomfield Ave., Cerritos (562) 888-1496 www.oodlesusa.com Oodles offers gymnastics classes (ages 1-12), parentand-tot and motor development classes with weeklythemed lesson plans that are based on body awareness, listening skills, motor development and physical fitness in a fun and safe environment. Both the child as well as their parent can participate in the activities along with the instructor. Visit as many times as you want in a week, on your own schedule and on any day, to a proper age class. Oodles has a big gym and a little gym with equipment made just for small kids. One 45-minute class per week, $45 a month; unlimited 45-minute classes, $95 per month. See ad on this page. Parents and Kids’ Play Groups Meetup Play Groups - A web resource that offers links to local specialized play and parent groups, such as “South Orange County Onlies: Moms of an Only Child,” “Mamas and Kiddos: Irvine to Long Beach,” “Moms of 2012 Babies,” “Dads with Small Babies, Yo” and “Long Beach LGBT Families Meetup.” www.playgroup.meetup.com Parent-Participation Play Groups and Preschools (33 mos-5 yrs) - see “Schools” for listing.
PLAYGROUNDS Favorite Perks to Pack for the Park Beside the necessities—Water! Sunscreen! Snacks!—pack a little something extra for your next park trip. Hula hoops. A Frisbee. Birdseed for the ducks in the lake. Baseballs and gloves. A soccer ball. Singles for the ice-cream man. Bottles of bubbles. A blanket for a grassy nap. A magnifying glass to peer at bugs. Binoculars. A block of ice with a towel on top to ride down hills. Rope for tug-of-war or three-legged races. A Nature Scavenger Hunt list (look online).
Indoor and outdoor playgrounds with unique facilities. Also see Wading and Spray Pools in “Aquatics and Water Polo” and “Recreation and Parks.” • Big Air Trampoline Park www.bigairusa.com Locations in Buena Park, Laguna Hills and Redlands. See complete listing on pages 14 and 57; ad with discount coupon on page 58. Playgrounds - Indoor Indoor playgrounds offering play equipment with unique features. Parties, family sessions, scout/group programs, open play, camps and parents’ night out may be offered. Check websites for discounts and special days. AdventurePlex - 1701 Marine Ave., Manhattan Beach. (310) 546-7708. www.adventureplex.org Billy Beez - Anaheim Garden Walk, 400 W. Disney Way. (657) 242-2430. www.billybeez.com BounceU Huntington Beach - Weekly summer camps, Monday - Thursday, June 27 - September 1. 5445 Oceanus Drive, #115. (714) 892-4842. www. bounceu.com/huntingtonbeach BounceU Orange - 428-A W. Katella Ave. (714) 744JUMP. www.bounceu.com/orange Frogg’s Bounce House - 16121 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley. (714) 418-0442. www.froggsbouncehouse.com Jump N’ Jammin - 27741 Crown Valley Pkwy., Mission Viejo. (949) 582-5890. www.jumpnjammin.com
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Kid Concepts U.S.A. - 22844 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance. (310) 465-0075. www.kidconceptsusa.com Playland Cafe - 880 Roosevelt, Irvine. (949) 8292789. www.playlandcafe.com Pump it Up - Anaheim Hills, (714) 693-9663; Huntington Beach, (714) 847-9663; Irvine, (949) 2617867; Lake Forest, (949) 951-9663; and Torrance, (310) 533-9377. www.pumpitupparty.com Pumper Jumpers - 160 E. Imperial Hwy., Fullerton. (714) 265-7121. www.pumperjumpers.com Scooter’s Jungle - 921 Via Rodeo, Placentia, (714) 2235730 and 25 Journey, Aliso Viejo, (949) 349-9090. Locations also in El Segundo. www.scootersjungle.com Seascape Kids Fun - 4771 E. Hunter Ave., Anaheim. (714) 970-7100. www.seascapekidsfun.com Jumping Fun Kids - 7501 Commonwealth Ave., Buena Park. (714) 787-4994. www.jumpingfunkids.com Twinkle Twinkle Kids Cafe - 2065 Palos Verdes Drive, Lomita. (310) 530-4535. www.kidscafetwinkle.com We Play Loud - 24350 Swartz Drive, Lake Forest. (949) 328-9616. www.weplayloud.com Trampoline parks: Big Air Trampoline Parks, see listing in this section. GetAir, 5142 Argosy Ave., Huntington Beach, (714) 916-5815, www.getairsurfcity.com. Rockin’ Jump, 1411 S. Village Way, Santa Ana, (714) 249-7676, www. sna.rockinjump.com. Sky High Sports, 2970 Airway Ave., Costa Mesa, (714) 437-5867, www.ocy.jumpskyhigh. com. Sky Zone, 1301 N. Kellogg Drive, Anaheim, (714) 693-0250, www.skyzone.com. Playgrounds - Outdoor Bellflower Pirate Park - Pirate-themed playground features a fort and pirate-ship play equipment. Friendship Square, Bellflower Blvd. at Belmont St. (562) 804-1424, Ext. 2268. www.bellflower.org Cerritos Heritage Park - An island surrounded by a moat, with a kid-sized New England town. Plenty of ducks, plus a large playground area. 18600 Bloomfield Ave. (562) 916-8570. www.cerritos.us Cerritos Liberty Park - A pirate ship playground featuring swings, slides, ladders, a small climbing wall and a water fountain. 19211 Studebaker Road. (562) 916-8565. www.cerritos.us Costa Mesa’s Angels Playground - Universally accessible playground created for kids with special needs. TeWinkle Park, 885 Junipero. (714) 754-5300. www.costamesaca.gov • Garden Grove Atlantis Play Center - A fully enclosed and gated four-acre playground themed after the lost city of Atlantis. Adults are not admitted without a child and the park is staffed during open hours. The splash pad is open mid-June to midSeptember. Special events throughout the year; park is also available for rental. Closed Mondays. Admission: $2 per person, ages 2 and up. 13630 Atlantis Way, Garden Grove. (714) 892-6015. www.ci.garden-grove.ca.us. lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
Huntington Beach Adventure Playground - Supervised playground features a pond with rafts and play structures, including a rope bridge, a mud slide and a fortbuilding area. Open June - August, Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $3 per child (prices subject to change). Enter from the Central Library parking lot at 7111 Talbert Ave. (714) 842-7442. www.huntingtonbeachca.gov Huntington Beach Gibbs Park - Green fields, picnic tables, playground and a butterfly park that includes a butterfly mural and educational life-cycle tiles. 16641 Graham St., Huntington Beach. (714) 5365486. www.huntingtonbeachca.gov Irvine Adventure Playground - Completely enclosed playground with sensory garden, tree house, slides and natural play areas, including old-fashioned hand-water pumps to make mud. University Park, 1 Beech Tree Lane, Irvine. (949) 724-6818. www.cityofirvine.org • Long Beach Marina Park - Waveless beach, known as Mother’s Beach, plus a playground, grassy areas with shade trees and watercraft rentals. 5839 Appian Way. (562) 570-3111. www.longbeach.gov/park • Long Beach Bayshore Playground - Fenced playground on the sand near waveless beach, plus play equipment and roller hockey rink. 54th Place/Ocean Blvd. (562) 570-1715. www.longbeach.gov/park • Long Beach Colorado Lagoon - Waveless beach, playground and picnic area. 5119 E. Colorado St., Long Beach. (562) 570-3100. www.longbeach.gov/park Newport Beach Peninsula Park - Playground and swings on the sand, plus a spider-web climber. A St. at Ocean Front E. (949) 644-3151. www.newportbeachca.gov Newport Beach Sunset Ridge - Playground, picnic area, memorial butterfly garden and overlook area. 4850 W. Coast Hwy. (949) 644-3151. www.newportbeachca.gov San Clemente Universal Playground - Courtney’s Sandcastle designed for children with disabilities, includes castle-themed and ship-themed play structure and climbing rock. 987 Avenida Vista Hermosa. (949) 361-8264. www.courtneyssandcastle.com Santiago Park Nature Reserve - Giant slides, archery range, a lawn bowling center and The Santiago Creek Wildlife and Watershed Center with naturalist-led tours, information about local watershed, wildlife and cultural history. (714) 6476902. www.tinyurl.com/santiagogiantslides Stanton Harry M. Dotson Park - Large enclosed pirate-ship playground with learning boards and chess, two climbing boulders, and the Wet Saloon, interactive water play area. 10350 Fern Ave. (714) 379-9222, Ext. 270. www.ci.stanton.ca.us Start Your Own Playground - KABOOM is an organization that will assist individuals in planning, financing and building safe playgrounds (skate parks too) in child-rich, playground-poor neighborhoods. www.kaboom.org The Coastkeeper Natural Garden - A children’s natural play area with an interactive trail in a 2.5 acre droughttolerant demonstration garden. Open: Tuesday - Saturlots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
day, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 1560 E. Santiago Canyon Road, Orange. www.coastkeeper.org/coastkeeper-garden Tustin Pioneer Road Park - Pioneer-themed play equipment, trail and water features. 10250 Pioneer Road. (714) 573-3327. www.tustinca.org
RECREATION & PARKS Favorite Places to Camp...Locally You don’t have to drive for miles and fend off bears to treat your kids to a camping trip. Pitch a tent for a night under the stars at Caspers Wilderness Park in San Juan Capistrano or O’Neill Regional Park in Trabuco Canyon (ocparks.com). Or visit reserveamerica.com to book a spot at Crystal Cove, Doheny State Beach or San Clemente State Beach. Don’t forget the marshmallows.
Arboretums, parks and nature centers, plus ongoing activities. Also see “Playgrounds.” Arboretums, Gardens and Wetlands The following locations offer self-guided garden tours, workshops, family and kids’ programs, and special events. Bolsa Chica Wetlands Education programs and guided tours available. Free; donations welcome. 3842 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach. www.amigosdebolsachica.org, www. bolsachicalandtrust.org, www.bolsachica.org Descanso Gardens (818) 949-4290 Visit the new Oak Woodland area to see what LA
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used to look like. Plus, edible gardens. 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 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, evening campfires, museum, gift shop and birdwatching on a 102-acre site, with more than two miles of trails, two lakes and a stream featuring California native plants. Vehicle entry fee, $5-8. 7550 E. Spring St., Long Beach. www.longbeach.gov/naturecenter
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Environmental Nature Center (949) 645-8489 School-break camps. 1601 E. 16th St., Newport Beach. www.encenter.org Nix Nature Center (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 San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary (949) 261-7963 5 Riparian View, Irvine. www.seaandsageaudubon.org Shipley Nature Center (714) 842-4772 Parent and Me Time on Wednesdays, 11 a.m. Donations welcome. Closed Sundays. 17851 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach. www.shipleynature.org Turtle Rock Nature Center (949) 724-6738 Nature programs and school-break camps. 1 Sunnyhill Drive, Irvine. www.tinyurl.com/TurtleRockIrvine Upper Newport Bay Preserve (949) 923-2290 Toddler and family programs. 2301 N. University Drive, Newport Beach. www.ocparks.com/parks/newport Parks in Long Beach Metro and Los Angeles Parks feature paved trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, sports fields and courts, plus the unique features listed. Abalone Cove Shoreline Park (310) 377-1222 Abalone Cove and Sacred Cove beaches, tidepools, trails and scenic views. 5970 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes. www.tinyurl.com/abalonepark Cerritos Community Regional Park (562) 924-5144 Two fishing lakes, outdoor pool, gymnasium. 9800 Bloomfield Ave. www.tinyurl.com/cerritosregional • El Dorado Regional Park East (562) 570-1771 West (562) 570-3225 El Dorado East includes the El Dorado Park Express Railroad, a duck pond, an archery range, public library, fishing lakes, paddle boat rentals and two playgrounds. El Dorado West offers a community center, disc golf, roller hockey, tennis center, a golf course and skatepark. Parking fees may apply, $5-8. www.longbeach.gov/park
La Mirada Regional Park (562) 902-5645 Frisbee golf courses, swimming pool and yearround fishing. 13707 Adelfa Ave., La Mirada. www. tinyurl.com/lamiradaregional Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area (626) 334-1065 This 836-acre park features a 70-acre lake with year-round fishing and non-motorized watercraft, plus nature center. 15501 E. Arrow Hwy., Irwindale. (626) 334-1065. Vehicle entry fee $10. www.tinyurl.com/santafedam Whittier Narrows Recreation Area (626) 575-5526 Fishing lakes, BMX course, nature center, equestrian facility, a military museum, and archery, skeet, pistol, rifle and trap ranges. Boat, surrey and bike rentals are also available. Vehicle entry, $6. 823 Lexington-Gallatin Road, South El Monte. www.tinyurl.com/WhittierNarrowsLA
Santiago Regional Park (714) 973-6620 Amphitheater, horseshoe pits and interpretive center plus orange groves. Parking: $3-5. 2145 N. Windes Drive, Orange. www.ocparks.com/parks/santiago Talbert Regional Park (949) 923-2250 The trail system allows linkage to other parks up and down a stream along the Santa Ana River. 1298 Victoria Ave., Costa Mesa. www.ocparks.com/parks/talbert
Parks in North Orange County Selected parks feature paved trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, sports fields and courts, plus the unique features listed.
Tri-City Regional Park (714) 973-3180 Fishing and model sail boating (no motors). Parking: $3. 2301 Kraemer Blvd., Placentia. www.ocparks. com/parks/tri_city_park
Carbon Canyon Regional Park (714) 973-3160 Horseshoe pits, a four-acre lake with two fishing piers, plus a ten-acre grove of Coastal Redwoods. Parking: $3-5. 4442 Carbon Canyon Road, Brea. www.ocparks.com/parks/carbon
Parks in South Orange County Parks feature paved trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, sports fields and courts, plus the unique features listed.
Craig Regional Park (714) 973-3180 Handicapped-accessible playground, horseshoe pits, stocked lakes for fishing and a lake for model sail boating (electrical only). Parking: $3-5. 3300 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton. www.ocparks.com/parks/ted Huntington Beach Central Park (714) 536-5486 Disc-golf course, fishing, equestrian center, public library and the Shipley Nature Center. Plus, Adventure Playground, open June - August, Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $3 per child (prices subject to change). Goldenwest St. and Talbert Ave. www. huntingtonbeachca.gov Irvine Regional Park (714) 973-6835 Features the Orange County Zoo, train rides, equestrian center and pony rides, nature center, and paddle boat and tandem bike rentals. Parking: $3-5. 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange. www.ocparks.com/irvinepark
Grand Park LA (213) 972-8080 Family-friendly events throughout the year, including music and dance performances, festivals, outdoor activities and holiday celebrations. 200 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. www.grandparkla.org
Mason Regional Park (949) 923-2220 Model sail boating, horseshoe pits, a physical fitness vita course, amphitheater and a nine-acre lake, plus a butterfly habitat. Parking: $3-5. 18712 University Drive, Irvine. www.ocparks.com/parks/william
Griffith Park (323) 913-4688 An antique carousel, golf courses, including a kids’ course with driving range, pony rides, equestrian center, bird sanctuary, the Batman bat cave in Bronson Canyon and train rides. The park is also home to the historic locomotive museum Travel Town, the Western-themed Autry National Center, the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens, the Griffith Observatory, and remnants of the Old Zoo. 4730 Crystal Springs Drive. www.tinyurl.com/GriffithParkLA
Mile Square Regional Park (714) 973-6600 Archery range and two fishing lakes. Parking: $35. 16801 Euclid St., Fountain Valley. www.ocparks. com/parks/mile
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Ralph B. Clark Regional Park and Interpretive Center (714) 973-3170 Horseshoe pits, a stocked lake for fishing and a lake for model sail boating, plus a paleontology museum. Free Family Fossil Day features a three-hour journey through fossil history conducted by the park’s on-site paleontologist (May 7, September 10 and December 3). Parking: $3-5. 8800 Rosecrans Ave., Buena Park. www. ocparks.com/parks/ralph
Orange County Great Park (866) 829-3829 Great Park Balloon and carousel rides, art gallery and special events, such as kids’ and family programs, music events, movie nights, and a farmers market. Plus, a 2,600-foot Walkable Historical Timeline, Kids Rock Playground with tunnels and misters, reflecting ponds, and Farm + Food Lab. Park entrance, Sand Canyon and Marine Way, Irvine. www.ocgp.org
Aliso and Wood Canyons Park (949) 923-2200 Ranger-led family programs. Parking: $3. 28373 Alicia Pkwy., Laguna Niguel. www.ocparks.com/parks/aliso Caspers Wilderness Park (949) 923-2210 Camping, showers and interpretive center, plus, ranger-led family programs year round. Parking: $35. 33401 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano. www. ocparks.com/parks/ronald Crystal Cove State Park (949) 494-3539 Tide pools, guided hikes and a wildlife gallery. Vehicle entry fee, $15 (annual pass $185). Camping is available at Moro and three miles inland, reservations required. After-school program offered September - November. 8471 PCH, Laguna Beach. www.crystalcovestatepark.com Fossil Reef Park (949) 707-2680 A preserved portion of fossil reef is 17 million years old and has 48 species of marine fossil vertebrates, including shark teeth and Desmostylus. 25555 Alicia Pkwy., Laguna Hills. www.tinyurl.com/fossilreef Heritage Hill Historical Park (949) 923-2230 Historic interpretive center, Serrano Ranch Adobe, El Toro Grammar School from 1890 and St. George’s Mission. Historical programs and annual events also offered. 25151 Serrano Road, Lake Forest. www. ocparks.com/historic/heritage Laguna Niguel Regional Park (949) 362-9227 Horseshoe pits, pickleball courts, radio-controlled glider area, fishing lake and interpretive programs. 28241 La Paz Road, Laguna Niguel. Parking, $3-5. www.ocparks.com/parks/lagunan O’Neill Regional Park (949) 923-2260 Camping, horseshoe pits, interpretive center, and ranger-led family-friendly programs and walks. Camping reservations are required. Parking: $3lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
5. 30892 Trabuco Canyon Road, Trabuco Canyon. www.ocparks.com/parks/oneill Riley Wilderness Park (949) 923-2265 Butterfly garden, interpretive center and guided walks. Parking: $3. 30952 Oso Pkwy., Coto De Caza. www.ocparks.com/parks/thomas
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/ezrecconnect Bellflower Parks and Recreation 16600 Civic Center Drive (562) 804-1424, Ext. 2268 www.bellflower.org
RECREATION DEPTS. & COLLEGES Favorite Way to Shop for Classes You already know your way around Etsy. Now put those superior shopping skills to use finding fun classes, camps and events for your kiddos! Most cities and many community colleges offer online registration for their seasonal offerings. Book from home with a credit card, and get an email confirmation. Done!
Brea Community Services 1 Civic Center Circle www.cityofbrea.net
(714) 900-7100
Buena Park Recreation 6688 Beach Blvd. www.buenapark.com
(714) 562-3860
Cerritos College Community Education 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk (562) 467-5050 www.cerritoscommunityed.com Costa Mesa Recreation Services 77 Fair Drive (714) 754-5300 www.costamesaca.gov Cypress Recreation and Parks 5700 Orange Ave. (714) 229-6780 www.cypressrec.com • Downey Parks and Recreation 7850 Quill Drive (562) 904-7238
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Also see “Emergency and Family Services.” Emergency Preparedness 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 pages 65-66 for contact information. Additional information and worksheets available 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, kidapproved designs, and in several formats. They’re perfect for your active or special-needs child. See ad on this page.
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www.downeyca.org Toddler, youth and teen classes include Tumbling, Fun n’ Messy Lil Rollers, Kids Love Music, Fashion Sketching and much more. Open Swim and Lap Swim is available June 20 - July 29, Monday - Friday; kids ages 9 and under as well as non-swimmers under four-foot, six-inches tall, must be accompanied by an adult. Summer day camps are offered in one-week sessions, June 13 - August 12, targeting three different age groups and interests: Wilderness Camp, a traditional day camp for ages 6-10; Sports Camp, an active camp targeting fitness and fun for ages 10-14; and Preforming Arts Camp, a theatre camp for ages 8-14. Visit their website to register for classes and camps and to view their events. 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. See listing in “Camps;” ad on page 26. Golden West Community College 15744 Golden West St. Huntington Beach (714) 895-0800 www.gwccommunityservices.com Huntington Beach Community Services 2000 Main St., 5th Floor (714) 536-5486 www.hbsands.org Irvine Community Services Department 1 Civic Center Plaza (949) 724-6600 www.cityofirvine.org/community-services-department La Habra Recreation 201 E. La Habra Blvd. www.lahabraca.gov
(562) 383-4200
Lake Forest Community Services 25550 Commercentre Drive (949) 461-3450 www.lakeforestca.gov • Lakewood Recreation and Community Services 5050 Clark Ave. (562) 866-9771, Ext. 2408 www.lakewoodcity.org/recreation Programs include: academics, art (ceramics), baseball, camps (see “Camps”), dance (ballet, tap, hip-hop, hula, Polynesian), flag football, golf, gymnastics, horseback riding, martial arts, music (drums, violin, piano and parent/ me), ice skating, hockey, swimming (lessons, parent/me, recreational), soccer, teen programs, tutoring (see “Tutoring and Academics”), tennis, and track and field. Visit their website for events and classes. See ad on page 63. • Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine 2760 Studebaker Road (562) 570-3100 www.longbeach.gov/park Academics, archery, arts, baseball (T-ball), basketball (free co-ed leagues), boating and sailing, cooking, dropin after-school programs, dance (ballet, tap, jazz, hiphop, cultural, ballroom, parent/me), horseback riding, 66 • spring/summer 2016
gymnastics, martial arts, music (piano, guitar, drums, glee, parent/me), parent education, skateboarding, ice skating, hockey, soccer, SUP, swimming (recreational, lessons, parent/me, diving), teen centers, tennis and volleyball, plus programs at the Nature Center (see “STEM”) and summer camps (see “Camps.”) Visit www.lbparks. org for events and classes. See ad on front inside cover.
Stanton Recreation 7800 Katella Ave. www.ci.stanton.ca.us
Los Alamitos Recreation and Community Services 10911 Oak St. www.cityoflosalamitos.org
Westminster Community Services and Recreation 8200 Westminster Blvd. (714) 895-2860 www.westminster-ca.gov
(562) 430-1073
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, www.campnewport.com • North OC Community College District School of Continuing Education (714) 808-4909 www.sce.edu/kids Art (drawing/painting, clay, origami, photography), baseball, basketball, cooking, dance (ballet, tap, jazz/hip-hop, teen ballroom, cultural), etiquette and self-improvement, parent and me, gymnastics, martial arts, music (instrument and vocal instruction), parenting education, soccer, tennis, musical theater, Spanish and STEM (chemistry, marine science, physics, biology, electronics, engineering, robotics, animation, computer programming, and web and graphic design), plus summer camps (see “Camps”) and teen classes ranging from academics and fashion design to yoga and baking. Locations in Anaheim, Cypress and Fullerton. See ad on page 33. • Norwalk Recreation Cultural Arts Center 13200 Clarkdale Ave., Norwalk (562) 929-5521 www.norwalk.org Arts (multi-media, drawing, painting, sculpting, cooking, crafting), summer day camps (see “Camps”), cooking, music (violin, piano/keyboard, chorus/voice, mariachi), and a teen center (computers, Internet access, a big screen television, gaming systems, a pool table and TAP program). Visit their website to register for classes and camps and to view their events. See ad on page 35. Orange Coast College Community Education 2701 Fairview Road Costa Mesa (888) 622-5376 www.orangecoastcollege.augusoft.net Orange Community Services 230 E. Chapman Ave. www.cityoforange.org
(714) 744-7274
Santa Ana College - Community Services Program 1530 W. 17 St., #S-203 (714) 564-6594 www.sac.edu/cms Seal Beach Community Services 211 8th St. (562) 431-2527, Ext. 1344 www.sealbeachca.gov
(714) 890-4270
Tustin Parks and Recreation Department 300 Centennial Way (714) 573-3326 www.tustinca.org
SCHOOLS Favorite Way to Boost Grades Sleep! It’s that easy. The National Sleep Foundation says school-age kids (6-13) concentrate better after 9-11 hours of shuteye, while teens need 8-10 hours a night. It works wonders on their dispositions, too.
Child development centers, preschools, elementary and secondary schools. Also see: “Child Care and Baby Sitting” and “Tutoring and Academics.” • Educare 4300 Bellflower Blvd., Lakewood (562) 377-1300 5730 South St., Lakewood (562) 461-7311 EduCare Preschools of Lakewood are private, nonprofit preschools, and accept children ages 24 months through Kindergarten. Each school is licensed for 70 children. Each facility leases space in a church, and both are attractive and well-maintained. 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 68. • Fairmont Private Schools Four OC Locations: Anaheim, Anaheim Hills and North Tustin (714) 765-6300 www.fairmontschools.com Since 1953, Fairmont Private Schools has partnered with parents who seek the best opportunities for their children. With four OC campus locations, Fairmont is the oldest, largest, nonsectarian private school in Orange County. Known for exceptional academic student outcomes, Fairmont serves preschool through high school students and provides an individualized educa-
Signal Hill Community Services 2175 Cherry Ave. (562) 989-7330 www.cityofsignalhill.org lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
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Lakewood Christian Schools ExcEllEncE in AcAdEmics, FAith & sErvicE! Christian Education for over 35 years Caring Credentialed Teachers WASC and ACSI Accredited Academically Challenging Program Before and After School Daycare Award-Winning Fine Arts Programs
www.lakewoodchristianschools.org 5336 East Arbor Road • Long Beach • CA • 90808 • 562-425-3358
tional experience for each student to help them reach their full potential. Their students benefit from passionate educators, an accelerated curriculum, competitive sports, award-winning arts programs, and character development training. Fairmont also offers extended day care, academic assistance, transportation and summer programs (see “Camps”). See ad on page 29. • Hebrew Academy Preschool Highest Rated on Star Quality Program 14401 Willow Lane, Huntington Beach (714) 863-0757 www.hebrewacademypreschool.org Preschoolers experience a rich program in a loving Judaic environment where developmentally appropriate academics are taught together with the skills and knowledge that will become their foundation for all future education. They are the #1 Jewish preschool in Long Beach and Orange County rated as a “High Quality Preschool” by the Orange County Department of Education and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Their teachers are experienced and caring professionals, who provide a happy and stimulating program in a safe and secure setting. Freeway close and conveniently located. Core preschool hours are from 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. with a choice of half day or partial week and extended care from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Please call for more information. See ad on page 69. • Kid Works Children’s Center 3621 E. Broadway, Long Beach (562) 438-4904 www.kidworkscc.com Kid Works offers preschool, pre-k, pre-k enrichment and after-school “Spanish Dual Immersion” kindergarten programs. Curriculum and environment are designed to stimulate, challenge, and allow children time and space to work. Kid Works’ definition of the child’s day of work is “Play with a Purpose.” Everything they do or offer children has a purpose, which is key to the child’s development. Children learn through hands-on experiences, whether gardening, cooking or painting. The staff is dedicated to the idea that children develop and learn best in an atmosphere that is warm, safe, encouraging, understanding, motivating and fun! Visit their website for detailed information, including daily activity schedules. Email: kidworkscc@hotmail.com. See ad on page 24.
• Lakewood Christian Schools 5336 Arbor Road, Long Beach (562) his is a proof of your ad that will appear in Kidsguide spring/summer 2016. Please check one of the425-3358 www.lakewoodchristianschools.org FULL PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM following boxes and fax or mail the SIGNED proof form ASAP. With over 35 years of excellence in Christian educaAges 2-6 tion, Lakewood Christian Schools uniquely lights the 7am-6pm Mon-Fri path to excellence in academics, faith and service for [ ] I approve of my ad with the corrections marked POTTY TRAINING preschoolers through eighth graders. In a nurturing AND KINDERGARTEN and loving environment, they assist parents in the 2 LOCATIONS [PRESCHOOL ]“TheI approve of my ad without corrections Best in Education & Care For Your Child” maturing of their students spiritually, socially and 4300 Bellflower Blvd., Lakewood, 90713 academically. Lakewood Christian Schools is accred5730 South St., Lakewood, 90713 _________________________________________ Date _____________________________ Lic#198006164 • Methodist Church Lkwd. ited by ASCI and WASC. Quality instruction is led by Lic#198008598 • Trinity Church (562) 377-1300 (562) 461-7311 their credentialed teachers who focus on challenging students to reach their highest potential. Finding and You are 100% responsible for proofreading your ad. Remember to double-check phone numbers, addresses, expanding each student’s God-given talents is realto us as soon as ling. If you have any corrections, please mark them clearly on this proof and fax or mail it backized through their award-winning fine arts, athletic and elective programs. Contact LCS to schedule a will send you a revised proof for approval. Our policy is to send one revised proof at no charge. Additional changes personal tour of the campus at (562) 425-3358. See Tons of Camps @ kidsguidemagazine.com/campguide e (minimum $25). ad on this page.
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• 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 has been serving the community for more than 45 years. See ad on this page. • 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 this page; discount coupon on page 81.
pendent public charter school; no student is admitted or denied based on financial capacity. For information about OCSA’s California School of the Arts Academy, for both OCSA and non-OCSA students, see their listing in “Arts and Crafts.” See ad on page 12. Parent-Participation Playgroups and 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. • Prentice School 18341 Lassen Drive, North Tustin (714) 244-4600 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 adaptive learning environment. With a 10:1 stu-
Children’s House Since 1967
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Ages 2-6 • Year-Round Program Individualized Instruction • Open 7 am to 6 pm
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Grades K-6 • Phonics, Art, Music, Geography Social Science • Year-round Program
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Long Beach Locations:
5550 Atherton St., (562) 431-8880 5454 Atherton St., (562) 494-3777
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.
hebrewacademypreschool.org • 714.863.0757 Shabbat S Science, Swimming TTechnology E Engineering M Math Music
• Orange County School of the Arts 1010 N. Main St., Santa Ana (714) 560-0900 www.ocsarts.net Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) embraces and encourages artistic creativity and academic excellence. This innovative public charter school provides a uniquely challenging and nurturing environment focused on individual growth, opportunity and diversity. The U.S. Department of Education and the National Endowment for the Arts have recognized OCSA as a model arts education program. The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). OCSA is a tuition-free, donation de-
Recipient of the Highest Quality Rating by the OC Department of Ed
OAKWOOD ACADEMY SCHOOLS 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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8740 Ramona Ave., Bellflower • 634-7527
3850 Long Beach Bl., Long Beach • 426-6264
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Skateboard Park Summer & Spring Camps Group Classes • Private Lessons School Demos • Birthday Parties
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To find the location closest to you visit: skatedogs.com dent 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 Revised nonpublic 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. Summer Program is also available, see “Camps.” See ad on page 27. • 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.CypressChild.com Cypress, north (714) 527-2744 www.CypressLearningTree.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 31. • Valley Christian Schools Cerritos area (562) 860-0556 www.vcschools.org At Valley Christian you’ll find an inescapable link 70 • spring/summer 2016
between excellence in education and a Biblical Worldview. 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 1/11/16 their profession a calling. Valley Christian guides students to academic excellence, artistic accomplishment and athletic distinction, all grounded in a Biblical Worldview. Preschool through 12th grade operates on four separate campuses, and offers a wide variety of experience-based and progressive learning opportunities, including multiage classes at the elementary campus. 97% of VCHS graduates go on to colleges and universities. About 30% each year are accepted at the nation’s top 100 colleges and universities. See ad on page 67. • Westerly School of Long Beach 2950 E. 29th St., Long Beach (562) 981-3151 www.westerlyschool.org Westerly School is the only independent, nonsectarian school serving kindergarten through grade eight in Long Beach. Westerly’s mission is to develop each child’s full potential intellectually, emotionally, morally, and physically through a balanced curriculum connecting the core academic courses to the arts, foreign language, and physical education. The school engages students and illuminates the joy of learning through project-based instruction that focuses on hands-on experiences and real world connections, while cultivating selfesteem, self-awareness, respect, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking skills. Westerly is committed to nurturing students’ creativity, developing problem solvers and idea-makers prepared to make a difference today and in the future. See ad on pages 22 and 67.
SKATEBOARDING Southern California Skateparks Skateboarding, inline skating and/or scootering parks and facilities. Find addresses, open hours, photos, and park details as well as park phone numbers and websites. Most parks are open during daylight hours, free and unsupervised. Some parks offer BMX sessions. Helmets, knee and elbow pads are required. There are more than 36 skateparks in Kidsguide’s area alone. www.socalskateparks.com
Lessons, camps and party packages for skateboarding and scootering, plus skateparks. California Amateur Skateboard League (951) 236-1232 www.caslusf.com Regional association promotes skateboarding while helping communities provide skaters with safe skateboarding environments and competitions. For pro 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 (6-13) will 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 this page. • Vans Off The Wall Skatepark and Jack’s Garage 7471 Center Ave., Huntington Beach (714) 379-6666 www.vans.com/skateparks-hb.html Free and open to the public, seven days a week 9 a.m. - dusk (weather permitting). Large street plaza and transition area with clover bowl, backyard flow bowl and palm tree planter with rock extension. BMX allowed all day Wednesdays. • Vans Skatepark 20 City Blvd. West, Orange (714) 769-3800 www.vans.com lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
Vans Skatepark is a 40,000-square-foot facility featuring a full skate and BMX course for all skill levels, ages six and older. The location also houses a full Vans retail store and skate pro shop. Birthday party packages (see “Parties”), private lessons and skate camps (see “Camps”) are available. Vans Skatepark is open seven days a week, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. (9 p.m. on Sundays). Please go to vans.com/skateparks for more information. See ad on page 59. Recreation Departments Some city recreation departments offer skateboarding/scootering classes and camps. See “Recreation Departments” for contact information on page 65.
SKATING & HOCKEY
Roller/ice skating and hockey classes, camps, leagues, skating rinks and paths, plus national referral agencies. Also see: “Skateboarding.” • 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.” See ad on this page. 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
Favorite Place to Try a Hip Whip Grab your teammate’s hips and fling yourself forward, and you’ve just performed this classic roller derby move. Learn even more tricks with these junior roller derby programs, all accepting “fresh meat” (AKA newbies). Junior Roller Derby of Long Beach welcomes girls (4-18) with zero skating experience (longbeachjuniorrollerderby.com). Los Angeles Junior Derby Dolls (junior.derbydolls.com) offers classes, camps and scrimmages for girls (7-17). And OC Junior Roller Derby coaches girls (8-18) for competition (ocjuniorrollerderby.com).
• Public Session • Skating School • Party Packages • Figure Skating & Private Lessons • California Wave Youth Hockey • Adult Hockey League • Fitness Center • Group Exercise Classes • Broomball • Private Ice Rental
• Holiday Skate Center 175 N. Wayfield St., Orange (714) 997-5515 www.holidayskate.com Holiday Skate Center is one of the premier family fun entertainment centers in the Orange County area. They pride themselves on providing a clean, safe, friendly, and fun facility for your entire family. They offer skating for all ages, as well as birthday parties, private parties and fundraiser options (see “Parties”). Call today to book your event! See ad on this page. Recreation Departments and Boys and Girls Clubs Most city recreation departments offer ice/roller skating classes, and hockey classes and leagues. Boys and Girls Clubs will often offer indoor hockey pick-up play. For contact information, see pages 65 and 84.
175 N. Wayfield, Orange www.holidayskate.com • (714) 997-5515 Public Sessions Birthday Parties Private Parties Fundraisers Skating Classes Video Games Snack Bar Skate Shop Group Discounts Skating Associations USA Roller Skating Association - National association provides referrals to coaches and rinks. (317) 3472626. 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. bicyclela.org, www.tinyurl.com/ocbikepaths. • The Bubble Rollers’ Mobile Ice Skating Rink Emerald Isle Entertainment Inc. (714) 508-3690 www.thebubblerollers.com The Bubble Rollers 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 in the middle of summer!
EAST WEST ICE PALACE
11446 Artesia Blvd., Artesia (562) 809-6200 • www.eastwesticepalace.com Visit our ice rink in Ontario!
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LEARN FENCING Fun, safe and affordable classes for youths, teens and adults. Camps for youths & teens. Birthday parties available too!
Gryphon Fitness Studio
FENCING • 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! Fencing 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 ages 5 and older. They also offer youth, teen and adult fencing classes continuously during the year and vacation-break camps (see “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 this page. More Fencing Golubitsky Fencing Center, Tustin, (714) 6783758, www.gfc-world.com. Laguna Fencing Center, Laguna Hills, (949) 215-4112, www. lagunafencing.com. M Team Fencing So Cal, Anaheim Hills, (714) 996-8880, www. mteamfencingsocal.com. South Coast Fencing Center, Santa Ana, (714) 549-2946, www.southcoastfencing.com. USA Fencing: www.usfencing.org Website features resources for local clubs and membership opportunities.
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Lake Forest Ice Palace (949) 305-9658 Ice only. Figure skating and hockey available. 25821 Atlantic Ocean Drive, Lake Forest. www.lficepalace.com Paramount Iceland (562) 633-1171 Ice only. Skating school, freestyle and hockey. 8041 Jackson St. www.paramounticeland.com
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FIRST CLASS FREE! For class information, visit www.GryphonFencing.com or call (714) 519-1343
KHS Ice Arena (714) 422-1236 Ice only. Hockey clubs, plus learn-to-skate programs. Broomball also offered. 1000 E. Cerritos Ave., Anaheim. www.khsice.com
971 Via Rodeo Placentia, CA 92870
Where the 55 and 91 Freeways meet in Orange County
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 can even provide the skates. Want to try ice curling? Contact them for that, too! Also see “Parties.” See ad on page 57. The Rinks Anaheim ICE (714) 535-RINK Huntington Beach Inline (714) 901-2629 Irvine Inline (949) 559-9949 Lakewood ICE (562) 429-1805 Westminster ICE (714) 248-9611 Yorba Linda ICE (714) 692-8776 www.The-Rinks.com Guests of all ages enjoy skating at The Rinks. With several daily public skating sessions, skate rentals and full-service snack bars, they offer the coolest fun for you and your friends! Plus, The Rinks offer a variety of learn-to-skate and hockey programs for all ages and skill levels, plus camps (see “Camps”). For skating session times, prices and class information, visit them online or call. Locations: 300 W. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim; 5555 McFadden Ave., Huntington Beach; 3150 Barranca Pkwy., Irvine; 3975 Pixie Ave., Lakewood; 13071 Springdale, Westminster; and 23641 La Palma Ave., Yorba Linda. See ad with coupon on page 73. 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, Holiday Skate Center and The Rinks in this section. Aliso Viejo Ice Palace (949) 643-9648 Ice only. Skating and hockey (2+). 9 Journey, Aliso Viejo. www.avicepalace.com Fountain Valley Skating Center (714) 847-0022 Roller only. Family Night Saturday, 6-8:30 p.m. 9105 Recreation Circle. www.fvsc.com
Favorite Places that Help Kids Click Learning disabilities, including dyslexia, affect one in 10 kids, making it tough for them to feel strong and successful at school. Luckily, there are plenty of community services available to help all kids thrive, from assessments and therapy to parent training and teacher resources. Get started with Creative Solutions For Hope, (714) 881-0427, CS4Hope.com; the Dyslexia Foundation, (941) 807-0499, yesread.org; International Dyslexia Association, (410) 2960232, interdys.org; and the Learning Disabilities Association, (909) 621-1494, ldaca.org.
Referral agencies, support groups and activities. Also see programs listed throughout Kidsguide. They are often open to those with special needs AD/HD Support Group and Resources Resources to find support groups and professional services. Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), (800) 233-4050, www.chadd.org. National Resource Center on ADHD, (800) 233-4050, www.help4adhd.org. Autism Programs Autism Behavior Services, (855) 581-0100, www. autismbehaviorservices.com. Autism Society of America, (800) 328-8476, www.autism-society.org. Autism Speaks, (888) 288-4762, www.autismspeaks. org. TACA, Talk About Curing Autism, (855) 726-7810, www.tacanow.org. The Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, (888) 962-5437, www. thecenter4autism.org. 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) 7965100, www.rcocdd.com. Family Support Network, (714) 447-3301, www.familysupportnetworkca.org. Harbor Regional Center, (310) 540-1711, www.harborrc.org. Life Without Limits, (949) 333-6400, www.ucp-oc.org. lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
Team of Advocates for Special Kids (TASK), (866) 8288275, www.taskca.org.
portunities for club outings and scholarships. (818) 980-3630. www.scga.org/youth-on-course
• Foreign Languages Academy and Tutoring Services 116 W. Santa Fe Ave., Ste. A-6, Placentia (714) 504-0235 www.foreignlanguagestutoring.com Foreign Languages Academy and Tutoring Services specializes in working with students with disabilities. Private classes are customized to meet the student’s academic needs. Free consultation is available. Also see “Languages.”See ad on page 49.
SCPGA Foundation Junior Golf Program - Competitive playing opportunities, instructional programs and vacation camps for youth SCPGA members (5-18) at various golf courses. (951) 845-4653. www.scpgajrtour. com, www.pga.com/pga-america/juniors
• 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 evidenced-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic environment. Music therapy can help your child to reach educational/IEP goals, improve communication, improve gross/fine motor skills, express feelings, and improve emotional and affective development. Also see “Music.” See ad on page 55. • 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” and “Museums.” See ad on page 53. • Rancho Rio Verde 1000 W. Carson St., Long Beach (310) 830-2060, (714) 624-5754 www.rrvridingclub.com Special-need students of all ages can participate in a vaulting program (gymnastics on horseback); Mondays, 2-7 p.m. No experience necessary. See ad on page 47. Recreation Departments Most cities offer special-needs programs. See “Recreation Departments and Colleges” for contact information. Special Olympics www.specialolympics.org Sports training and competition for children (8+) with intellectual disabilities. Competitive divisions based on age and performance; everyone may participate regardless of ability. Visit their website for locations. • Top Flight Street Hockey The Rinks Huntington Beach 5555 McFadden Ave., Huntington Beach (714) 901-2629 www.Anaheimducks.com/TopFlight Hockey program designed for participants of all ages and skill levels with special needs. Players participate in weekly practices which focus on teaching the fundamentals of hockey, including shooting, passing, stick handling, and also play in weekly games. lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
SPORTS Favorite Places to Rock Out Kids climbing the walls? Load them in the car and strap them into a harness to try the monster-sized rock-climbing walls at these rockin’ spots. Most offer classes, camps and party packages, too. Cal State Fullerton’s Rockwall, asi.fullerton.edu/src/rockwall.asp; Hangar 18 in Signal Hill, Mission Viejo and San Clemente, climbhangar18.com; Rockcity Climbing Center in Anaheim, rockcityclimbing.com; Rockreation Sport Climbing Center in Costa Mesa, rockreation.com; Sender City in Santa Ana, sender.city; and Thrill It Fun Center in Orange, thrillit.com.
Lacrosse Beach Cities Youth Lacrosse - Girls and boys (grades 3-8). Serves Los Alamitos, Cypress, Seal Beach, Long Beach and surrounding areas. www.bcylax.com US Lacrosse - Find local teams and leagues, plus information about the sport. (410) 235-6882. www. uslacrosse.org
Also see individual sports listed throughout Kidsguide. Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) (800) 228-4872 aausports.org Resource to find clubs/teams for a variety of sports, from traditional leagues for basketball and bowling to clubs for jump roping, baton twirling, diving and surfing. Boxing for Kids (323) 921-6139 www.lbc33.com Local boxing committee provides referrals to boxing programs for boys and girls (8+). Disc Golf The following parks offer courses for disc golf. Most courses are open daily until sunset. Cerritos, Liberty Park, 9-basket course, (562) 916-8565. Huntington Beach Central Park, 18-basket course, disc rental available, (949) 837-3618. Irvine’s Deerfield Park, 9-basket course, dawn to dusk, Irvine, (949) 7246725. La Mirada Regional Park, (562) 902-5645, www.lmdgc.org/d7/course. Long Beach, 18-basket course, El Dorado Park West, (562) 570-3225. Golf Associations • Long Beach Jr. Golf Association - Kids (7-17) learn techniques, rules, score keeping and course etiquette, two-weeks instruction and tournament; Fridays, 3 p.m. $6, plus a $50 annual fee, Heartwell Golf Course, (562) 570-1272. Group instruction and vacation camps are also available at El Dorado, (562) 430-5411; (562) 421-8855 and Recreation Park Nine, (562) 494-5000. www.lbjga.com. Southern California Golf Association (SCGA ) - Find golf courses that offer youth programs as well as opspring/summer 2016 • 73
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
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Cannot beGrove applied toN.the two 13631 Deodara Dr., Garden 2190 Canallast St., Orange weeks of camp, single day or 1/2 days. (714) 890-0259 (714) 974-1993 Southern California Youth Rugby www.socalyouthrugby.org Rugby for boys and girls (grades K-12) in LA and Orange counties. USA Badminton www.usabadminton.org Visit the website for local club contacts. Badminton Center Court - 3699 Industry Ave., Lakewood. (562) 426-9299. www.badmintoncentercourt.com USA Cricket Association (561) 839-1888 www.usaca.org
SOCCER Indoor and outdoor soccer leagues, clinics, classes and camps. Also see: “Camps.” • Alpert JCC Challenger Sports British Soccer Camp Stearns Park, 4520 23rd St., Long Beach (562) 426-7601, Ext. 1205 www.alpertjcc.org The Alpert JCC and Challenger Sports partner to offer an array of soccer camps for ages 3-16. In this unique cross-cultural experience, the British coaching staff helps kids experience soccer as never before, with an emphasis on individual skill development, a daily World Cup-style tournament, and much more. Call Ext. 1205 and find out how to register online to get a free Challenger Sports soccer jersey, a $40 value! Week of August 22. Call or visit their website for more information. See ad on page 19. • Arena Soccer Parks 13631 Deodara Drive, GG (714) 890-0259 2190 N. Canal St., Orange (714) 974-1993 (888) 273-6248 (ARENA-4-U) www.arenasoccerparks.org Arena soccer leagues and classes for kids (417) and adults of all skill levels, plus Arena Soccer Stars program for little ones (18 mos-9 yrs). Rental times are also available for parties (see “Parties”) or practicing in their large and small arenas. Open seven days a week. See ad on this page.
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Referrals to regional coaches, youth leagues and teams. USA Curling www.tinyurl.com/usacurlingyouth Referrals to leagues, plus a junior merit program. Local Orange County Curling Club in Westminster, www.occurling.com. USA Field Hockey www.usfieldhockey.com Find local teams and leagues. USA Jump Rope and Jumping Coyotes USA Jump Rope - Find camps, workshops and clin-
• Beach Futbol Academy (562) 985-2528 www.longbeachstate.com The Long Beach State Women’s Soccer coaching staff cordially invites you to participate in the 2016 Beach Futbol Academy during the summer months. The coed youth day academy is designed for the beginning or intermediate soccer player looking to develop a basic technical and tactical understanding of the game. Day camps: July 11-15 and July 18-22. Long Beach State coaches will direct the camps along with staff and players on the Long Beach State campus at George Allen Field. See you at The Beach! See ad on page 23. Recreation Departments and Colleges Most city recreation departments and some community colleges offer soccer leagues/clinics. Boys and Girls Clubs and YMCAs offer mostly pick-up play with some leagues and clinics. See pages 65 and 84 for contact information. Soccer Associations The following associations offer boys’ and girls’ leagues (4-19), camps and special-needs programs. American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO), (800) 872-2976, www.ayso.org; and California Youth Soccer Association, (714) 778-2972, www.calsouth.com. Soccer Parks Arena Soccer Parks - See listing and ad in this section. Deft Touch Soccer Center - 3842 Catalina St., Los Alamitos, (562) 354-7592, www. tinyurl.com/defttouchsoccer. LA Galaxy Soccer Center - Youth leagues and Galaxy Juniors (18 mos-7 years). 540 Maple Ave., Torrance. (888) 576-2237. www.lagalaxysc.com
ics, 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. Jump-rope classes are available through Buena Park, Fountain Valley and La Palma city recreation departments. USA Pickleball Association www.usapa.org Find clubs, pickleball courts, tournaments, rules and resources. USA Table Tennis www.usatt.org USATT-affiliated table tennis clubs offer training, tournaments, camps and local club contact information. USA Track and Field Association (562) 941-2621 www.scausatf.org Referrals to youth track clubs and competitions. Wrestling www.ca-usaw.org California USA Wrestling statewide governing body provides information about and links to local clubs, camps and competitions.
STEM Favorite Places to Do the Robot While we still have trouble using the remote (“didn’t I record Game of Thrones?!”), kids as young as three are building robots—robots!— at local STEM centers. Led by brainy-butfriendly instructors, kids learn to piece together LEGO characters or machines, complete with motors and sensors, and then use software to race them through obstacle courses, complete challenges, play one-on-one soccer and more. It’s addicting, and you can actually watch your kiddo’s brain grow a size. Zero in on robotics classes, camps and events at Brainstorm Studios in San Juan Capistrano and Irvine, brainstormkidsstudios.com; Digital Revolution in Long Beach, the-digitalrevolution.com; and Mathobotix in Irvine and Los Alamitos, mathobotix. com. Also see Build It Workspace, Columbia Memorial Space Center and Shared Science in this section.
Science, technology, engineering and math classes, camps and related destinations. Also see: “Attractions,” “Camps,” “Museums,” “Tutoring and Academics” and “Zoos.” For naturerelated science camps and classes, see Nature Centers listed under “Recreation and Parks.” For Makerspaces, see “Arts and Crafts.” lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
• Academic Enrichment Camp 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach www.csulb.edu/summer-camps Camp runs June 20 - July 15 with a second session, July 18 - August 12. Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. noon. Morning supervision is available, 7:15-8:30 a.m. (additional fee). See complete listing on page 22; ad on page 23. • Aquarium of the Pacific 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach (562) 590-3100 www.aquariumofthepacific.org The Aquarium offers numerous year-round programs: Aqua Tots (ages 2-3, with parent), $49; Saturday Family Fun (ages 4-6, with parent), $49; Junior Biologist (ages 7-12), $29; Job Shadow (ages 13-17), $39; Seals and Sea Lions/Sea Otter/ Penguin Encounter (ages 10+); and Shark Encounter (ages 13+), $109. Whale watching and family sleepovers are also offered. Hour-long, behind-thescenes tours (ages 7+) offer a look at running a world-class aquarium, $19 (plus admission). Preregistration is required for all programs. School groups are eligible for discounts on field trips, and hands-on, educator-led programs are available for pre-K through 12th grade. Member discounts are offered. See “Attractions” for more information. See ad on page 13. • Blue Submarine (888) 218-8085 www.thebluesubmarine.com The Blue Submarine is a marine biology outreach program offering classes and activities for students pre-K through 8th grade. Topics are presented in an interactive format and live tidepool animals are available for certain classes. Let The Blue Submarine take your students on a field trip to the beach without leaving school! English/Spanish bilingual programs available. For more information, call the number listed above. See ad on page 56. • Build It Workspace 4478 Cerritos Ave., Los Alamitos (714) 947-0800 www.buildit.ws At Build It Workspace, children learn the latest technologies such as 3D printers, 3D design software, laser cutters and 3D scanners. Build It combines both traditional design with modern making to create activities that excite our children’s minds and foster innovation and creativity. Classes and membership programs are also available for adults and educators. Also see “Arts and Crafts,” “Camps” and “Parties.” See ad on this page. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro (310) 548-7562 www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org Ongoing science programs include tours, marine science workshops, ocean outreach classes and annual events. Programs also include youth docents (grades 7-12), Sea Rangers (grades 5+) and Sea Clubs (grades K-6). Summer camps also offered.
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. • 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 rocks 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. A robotics badge workshops for scouts is also offered. Also see “Attractions,” “Camps,” “Parties” and “Museums.” See ad on page 25.
• CSArts Academy Summer Program 1010 N. Main St., Santa Ana (714) 560-0900, Ext. 6181 www.ocsarts.net/communityclasses This summer, enroll your student artist in California School of the Arts (CSArts) Academy’s fun and rewarding programs such as: Computer Graphic Design, Digital Illustration, Digital Photography and Basics of Photoshop, Film Production Skills, Television Production Skills and Video Game Design. Also see listings in “Arts and Crafts” and “Camps.” See ad on page 12. • Discovery Cube Orange County 2500 North Main St., Santa Ana (714) 542-2823 www.discoverycube.org Discovery Cube Orange County is filled with interactive and hands-on exhibits in themed areas including: Discovery Theater, Planetary Research Station, Boeing Rocket Lab, Eco Challenge, Dino Quest and Science of Hockey. Visitors will explore science like never before with a virtual earthquake, hurricane simulator, a cloud maker and more! This spring check out “Dora and Diego Let’s Explore!” and “Hands-On Harley Davidson” in the summer. There’s always something new to explore at the Cube! Field trips, outreach, special events, scout programs, sleepovers, home-school days and teacher workshops are also available. See ad on page 51.
California Science Center 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles (323) 724-3623 www.californiasciencecenter.org lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
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ExplorOcean 600 E. Bay Ave., Newport Beach (949) 675-8915 www.explorocean.org Enjoy hands-on activities from mapping the ocean floor to manning an ROV. Plus, visit the Ocean Literacy Center, Innovation Lab and Touch Tank. Camps and after-school programs also offered. • Galileo Camps www.galileo-camps.com Blast off on a high-flying mission to space. Take an innovation-filled journey into America’s National Parks. Embrace your inner toy “maker.” All this and more are options for Galileo campers (pre-K - grade 5). For older kids (grades 5-8), they can: race a custom-built gokart; build an action-packed mod; cook up a signature dish; debut an original movie; design and print 3-D models; electrify a canvas. Camp Galileo believes kids who learn to explore and fail without fear—the essence of innovation—are happier, more creative and more confident when faced with life’s challenges. Join them in Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Pedro/Palos Verdes, or other parts of LA this summer. • iD Tech Programs (844) 788-1858 www.iDTech.com iD Tech is the leader in summer STEM education programs for students ages 6-18. At weeklong, day and overnight programs, kids and teens mod with Minecraft, design video games, code apps, engineer robots, produce films, develop wearable electronics and more. Diverse courses are inclusive of every gender, background, skill level and learning style. Students meet new friends and gain a competitive advantage for school and future STEM careers. More than 200,000 students have attended iD Tech programs since 1999. Camps are held at over 150 prestigious campuses nationwide, including CSU Long Beach, UC Irvine, University High School, LMU, Caltech, UCLA and others. Summer programs include iD Tech Camps for ages 7-17, Alexa Cafe all-girls programs for ages 10-15, iD Tech Mini half-day camps for aspiring innovators ages 6-9, two-week, pre-college academies for teens ages 13-18, iD Programming Academy and iD Game Design and Development. See listing on page 28; ad on page 27. Jet Propulsion Laboratory 4800 Oak Grove Drive, Pasadena www.jpl.nasa.gov/education Various science projects and contests, plus web activities and resources for kids. • Mad Science (714) 668-9174 www.westorangecounty.madscience.org Mad Science is the world’s leading fun science provider, and they are on a mission to spark the imagination of children everywhere, with exciting, live, interactive programs that instill a clear understanding of what science is really all about. They are proud to offer a large selection of after-school, summer and preschool programs, as well as workshops, special events and birthday parties. All of their programs are led by highly
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qualified instructors using unique equipment, and are performed at the location of your choice. Also see “Camps” and “Parties.” See ad on page 35. • Nature Kids! Discovery Camp at El Dorado Nature Center 7550 E. Spring St., Long Beach (562) 570-1745 www.longbeach.gov/naturecenter Preschool in Nature (3-5, must be potty trained): Sessions encourage social skills, increase creativity and foster group cooperation, while exercising minds and bodies on the trails. Sensational Science, June 20-24; Zootopia, July 5-8; Silly Summer Art, July 1822; Dinosaurs, August 1-5; and Piggy and Elephant, August 15-19. Monday - Friday, 9-11 a.m.; $55-65 per week. This is not a parent participation class. Youth Sessions (5-9, must have completed kindergarten): Creature Powers, June 27 - July 1; What Gives You the Goosebumps?, July 11-15; Here Comes the Sun, July 25-29; Expedition: El Dorado, August 8-12; and Natureology, August 22-26. Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - noon; $75 per week. Observatories and Planetariums Griffith Observatory - The observatory offers a planetarium, astronomy exhibits, theater featuring shows and news programs, daily Tesla Coil demos, plus a high-powered refracting telescope and three solar telescopes. Free monthly Star Parties are offered throughout the year. Closed Monday. Admission is 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, plus online activities on their website including a webcam and daily sunspot drawing. Special tours can be arranged for 1-60 persons, $120 for the first 10 people and $12 each additional person. 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. Website offers Hale Telescope webcam, producing images every few minutes. 35899 Canfield Road, Palomar Mountain. (760) 742-2119. www.tinyurl.com/palomarobs Randall Planetarium at Mt. San Antonio College Public programs about space and planets. Admission: $1-6. 1100 N. Grand Ave., Walnut. (909) 2745795. www.tinyurl.com/mtsacplanetarium Tessmann Planetarium at Santa Ana College - Tour the newly renovated planetarium and learn about the cosmos space program. $6-7. Visit their website for programs and show times. 1530 W. 17th, Building M, Santa Ana. (714) 564-6356. www. tinyurl.com/TessmannPlanetarium UCLA Planetariums - Free, all-ages, public planetarium shows every Wednesday night followed by telescope viewing (not offered during summer), plus special events and workshops. 8th floor of the math building, telescopes on 9th floor. UCLA, Mathematical Sciences Building, Room 8224. (310) 825-4434. www.astro.ucla.edu/planetarium
Ocean Institute 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point (949) 496-2274 www.ocean-institute.org Interactive exhibits, marine life, touch tanks and ecology cruises, plus presentations and Sunday tours aboard the tallship Pilgrim. Odyssey of the Mind (856) 256-2797 www.odysseyofthemind.com Groups purchase a membership and form small teams (grades K-college) to solve competitive problems. Teams work on solutions throughout the school year and present them in spring competitions. Recreation Departments, Colleges, and Boys and Girls Clubs Most city recreation departments, Boys and Girls Clubs and some community colleges offer STEMrelated classes. Some also offer computer use and instruction. See page 65 and 84 for contact information. • 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 “Calendar,” “Camps” and “Parties.” See ad on page 75. Southern California Rocketry Clubs Rocketry Organization of Southern California, www. rocstock.org; Southern California Rocket Association, home.earthlink.net/~mebowitz; D.A.R.T. Rocketry, www.dartrocketry.org; Tripoli-San Diego, www. tripolisandiego.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 programs will light up your child’s mind and build a love for STEM. Check out their Robotics and Game Design programs. Or help your child master math skills and improve their speed and accuracy with Math Edge. Call today for more details! See ads on pages 31 and back inside cover. T.E.A.M. Science Summer Camp Covina High School, Covina (562) 458-3354 www.summersciencecamp.net Six-day learning adventure for students grades K-12 featuring hands-on math, science and technology activities led by industry professionals. July 15-16, 22-23 and 29-30. $215 per week. lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
• Young Scientists Camp at CSULB California State University, Long Beach (562) 985-4801 www.younscientistscamp.com Two exciting weeks of science investigations. Students (entering grades 2-8) do experiments and lab projects in college science laboratories. This year’s topics include: Astronomy - Reach for the Stars, Natural Disasters and Where’s Our Water? The camp will be held July 25 - August 5, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - noon. (early morning supervision is available for an additional cost). See full listing on page 36; ad on page 23.
SUPPORT GROUPS & PARENT EDUCATION Favorite Way for New Moms to Milk It Shiny new baby? They’re a puzzle, but everyone and their grandma would love to help! Find support for everything from breastfeeding to burping to cloth diapering and more at these pro places: Columbia Memorial Pediatrics Breast Feeding Clinics in Long Beach, (562) 4273782; Granola Babies in Costa Mesa, (714) 445-4948, granolababies.com; La Leche League (bilingual), (800) 452-5324, llli.org; Tiny Eco Urbanite in Long Beach, (562) 6687914, tinyecourbanite.com; Doulas of North America (bilingual), (888) 788-3662, dona.org.
Parenting classes and workshops, and a resource library, plus support groups for parents and caregivers. Also see: “Emergency and Family Services” and “Play Groups.” • American Health and Wellness Institute 5580 E. 2nd St., Ste. 101, Long Beach (562) 439-3425 www.ahwinstitute.com/calendar The Planting Seeds Program is a parenting community for expectant and new families. Parents and children learn and grow together, providing support, education, and activities that promote interaction and enrich the parent-child relationship. At the heart of the program is their infant, toddler and preschool play groups for parents and children that are designed to allow different types of play to overlap. Ask about their on-the-Autism-spectrum and pre-teen programs. Also see “Calendar” and “Play Groups.” See ad on page 63.
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. 249 E. Ocean Blvd., Ste. 300, Long Beach; 333 S. Anita Drive, Ste. 350, Orange. See ad on page 37. • 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 this page.
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) 9535428, www.thecenteroc.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 43. Parent and Baby Support Groups Hoag Hospital - Mom and baby support classes and hotline. (949) 764-BABY (2229). www.hoag.org
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• 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 lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
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BanzaiSurfCamp.com • BanzaiSurf@verizon.net Memorial Medical Center - Support group for new mothers (18+); moms are encouraged to bring their baby. Tuesdays, 4 p.m. at Long Beach Community Hospital. $10; registration required. (562) 494-9388. www.memorialcare.org MOMS Orange County - Provides access to prenatal care, health screenings, education and referral services to low-income pregnant women; services are offered at no cost to Orange County residents who qualify for the program. 1128 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana. (800) 787-5858. www.momsorangecounty.org OC Mommy and Me - Moms’ Circle support groups. 200 Newport Center Drive, Ste. 308, Newport Beach. (949) 679-4872. www.ocmommyandme.com Parenting Classes Through Community Agencies Children’s Learning Connection - Offers kids’ behavior classes for parents. Special needs class also offered. Locations in Laguna Hills, Fountain Valley and Orange. www.childrenslearningconnection.com
Seriously Ill and Bereavement Support Groups Support for children and families who have lost or are losing a loved one. Art and Creativity for Healing, (949) 367-1902, www.art4healing.org. Kids Konnected, (949) 582-5443, www.kidskonnected.org. New Hope Grief Support Community, New Hope Family Camp, (888) 490-HOPE, (562) 429-0075, Long Beach, www.newhopegrief.org. Pathways Volunteer Hospice, (562) 531-3031, www.pathwayshospice.org. Support Groups for Parents Boot Camp for New Dads - An interactive, all-guys workshop for first-time dads-to-be that gives them a chance to get their questions answered and concerns addressed. New dads and their babies provide their expertise and a coach leads the discussion. Offered at five Orange County locations. www.bcnd.org/ocbootcamp
City recreation departments, Boys and Girls Clubs, and some community colleges offer parenting classes. See page 65 and 84 for contact information.
Boot Camp for New Moms - Moms-to-be leave this interactive workshop more confident, less anxious, understanding dad-to-be’s path, and armed with solutions to common issues: sleeplessness, teamwork, pressures new moms face, emotional and hormonal changes, reclaiming identity, and more. Workshops held in Anaheim, Irvine, and Laguna Hills. www. boocampfornewmoms.com/ocbootcamp
Parenting Information and Classes at Hospitals - Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), www. choc.org/content/health-topics; MemorialCare Hospitals, www.memorialcare.com/events-education; and UC Irvine Healthcare, www.ucirvinehealth.org/events.
MOMS Club - Moms Offering Moms Support is an international support group with more than 70 Southern California chapters. Activities include play groups, Moms’ Night Out, cooking clubs, community service and field trips. www.momsclub.org
School District Parent Education Classes - Most districts offer adult schools that 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.
MOPS - Mothers of Preschoolers support groups. (888) 910-6677. www.mops.org
• Pretend City Children’s Museum 29 Hubble, Irvine (949) 428-3900 www.pretendcity.org Special monthly events provide parents with important resources to help them stay on track of their child’s healthy development. Parents with children (0-18 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. See “Museums” for complete listing. See ad on page 53.
Mothers of Multiples - Provides information and resources, plus meet-up groups. www.ocmom.org, www. multiplesofamerica.org, www.llbmotc.org
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Mothers and More - Also provides advocacy for fair parenting policies and practices in the workplace. www.mothersandmore.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
Meetup Support 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 UP of Southern California 17802 Irvine Blvd., Ste. 123, Tustin (657) 200-8772 www.upofsocal.com Training, education advocacy and clinical services (therapeutic support groups, family therapy) to help parents, educators, therapists and caregivers who have individuals in their life with challenging behaviors or who are in Special Education. In-home services also offered.
SURFING & SUP Favorite Squeaky Clean Beaches Depending on the weather and the oil spills of the week, our list of favorite beaches is always changing. Before letting your little beloveds take a dip, get up-to-the-minute info on water quality and beach closures in Los Angeles County at (800) 525-5662 and Orange County at (714) 433-6400. Or scope out A+ spots at healthebay.org/brc and surfline.com.
Surfing and stand-up paddling instruction, camps and rentals, plus a surfing museum. Also see: “Aquatics and Water Polo” and “Fishing and Boating.” • Banzai Surf Camp Huntington Beach (714) 499-3315 www.banzaisurfcamp.com Open to all ages, 8 and over, Surf Camp runs Monday Friday every week of summer, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. They offer good full wetsuits, a variety of surfboards, and more actual surf-time than any other camp in the area, plus your own action-surfing photos. Private and group lessons also available. For detailed information, see camp listing on page 24; ad on this page. Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum 411 Olive Ave., Huntington Beach (714) 960-3483 www.surfingmuseum.org Changing exhibits celebrate the history of surfing and surf culture. Tours by reservation. Summer concerts offered. Closed Monday. $2 admission per person. Recreation Department Classes Surfing and SUP lessons may be offered by city recreation departments, such as Huntington Beach, Newport lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
Beach and Seal Beach. See page 65 for contact information.
13-18, iD Programming Academy and iD Game Design and Development. See listing on page 28; ad on page 27.
Surfing America (949) 391-1010 www.surfingamerica.org Competitions and events for amateur surfers. The website features surfing resources including schools.
Toastmasters International Youth Leadership (949) 858-8255 www.toastmasters.org A workshop consisting of eight one- to two-hour sessions that enable teens (11-18) to develop communication and leadership skills through practical experience.
TEENS Favorite Way to Get Teens Off Their Screens Shoot! Your kids are suddenly too old for summer camp and too young for a job at the movieplex. Keep them busy with a volunteer gig! There’s a perfect spot for teens of all interests, from helping out at Rancho Los Cerritos (rancholoscerritos.org) to serving as a junior camp counselor to staging beach cleanups and more. Your teen can earn community service hours, build solid job skills, explore career interests and get a glow from helping others—and it’s all free to you. Check out Assisteens (grades 7-12) assistanceleague.org and the Casa Youth Shelter Youth Development Program, (562) 594-6825, www.casayouthshelter.org. Ask your favorite programs if they accept teen volunteers (most do!) or search the databases at volunteennation.org, www.volunteermatch.org, and www.volunteer.gov.
YMCAs, Recreation Departments, Colleges, and Boys and Girls Clubs Most city recreation departments, community colleges, Boys and Girls Clubs, and YMCAs offer programs for teens. See page 65 and 84 for contact information.
THEATER ARTS Favorite Ways to Set the Stage If you’re taking your kids to the theater, here’s an insider tip: buy your tickets early. The faster you snag your seats, the cheaper they’ll be. With “demand pricing,” which most venues, airlines and sports teams follow, you’ll pay a lot less than the families who waited until the last minute. And when you’re buying for a family instead of a pair, you’ll see even bigger savings!
Classes, camps and performing groups. Also see: “Calendar,” “Camps,” “Dance” and “Music” for related activities.
TENNIS Lessons, camps, leagues and teams. For table tennis, see “Sports.” • Southern California Tennis Academy 2800 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach (562) 704-2241 www.sctennisacademy.com Academy director and coach Mitch Bridge, and USC men’s head coach Peter Smith, both LBSU alums, run the world-class SC Tennis Academy, complete with an elite-level junior academy! They offer a weekly high performance after-school program for the advanced tournament-level players (ages 11-22), and a developmental after-school program for the beginner to intermediate players (ages 5-16). Youth Tennis Camps (4-17) are offered in one-week sessions spring, summer and winter vacations (see “Camps”); daily drop-in rates are available. Instruction is provided by USPTA-certified teaching professionals in a fun group setting where good sportsmanship and a positive attitudes are encouraged. Participants, beginner to advanced, are arranged by ability. See ad on this page. Southern California Tennis Association (310) 208-3838 www.scta.usta.com Programs for players (10-18), including teams, clinics and tournaments. Scholarships available. Visit their website to find youth tennis programs and leagues.
Resources and activities geared specifically for teens. Also see your area of interest as teen activities are listed throughout Kidsguide. • iD Tech Academies (844) 788-1858 www.iDTech.com iD Programming Academy - At this two-week, overnight academy, students ages 13-18 explore advanced topics in programming, app development, electrical engineering and robotics. Create an awesome portfolio, get industry insights, and gain a competitive advantage for college and future careers. Held at UCLA, Stanford and select universities nationwide. www.iDProgrammingAcademy.com iD Game Design and Development Academy - At this two-week, overnight academy, students ages 13-18 explore advanced topics in 3D modeling and printing, video game design, programming, and level design. Held at UC Irvine, Stanford and select universities nationwide. www.iDGameDevAcademy.com Additional summer programs: iD Tech Camps for ages 7-17, Alexa Cafe all-girls programs for ages 10-15, iD Tech Mini half-day camps for aspiring innovators ages 6-9, two-week, pre-college academies for teens ages lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
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sonal talent. Highly educated instructors focus on the benefits theatre education offers the student who likes to be in the spotlight or the one who enjoys learning what goes on behind the scenes. The academy offers a wide variety of weekly theatre and voice classes for children of all ages 2 years and up, including but not limited to, Musical Theater, Acting/Improv, Voice and Song, A Capella Group, Costuming and Stage Makeup. In addition to classes, the academy also offers summer camps, workshops, private acting and voice lessons, and two large-scale musical productions per year! For more information, visit their website. • IncrediFlix Summer Camps (949) 548-5424 www.incrediflix.com IncrediFlix brings an exciting element to summer camps; see “Camps” for details. See ad on page 29.
• Acting Out (562) 901-0111 www.actingoutcamp.com Save your drama for camp! This weeklong, schoolbreak camp (7-13) celebrates creativity through drama skills workshops, ensemble building and a whole lot of fun. Activities include improv, scene study, stage combat, costumes, props, movement, voice over, monologue and dance. Every child gets their chance to shine at the end of the week with a showcase in front of a live studio audience made up of family and friends. Email: actingoutcamp@yahoo.com. See Parties by Erin ad on page 56. • CSArts Academy Summer Program 1010 N. Main St., Santa Ana (714) 560-0900, Ext. 6181 www.ocsarts.net/academy This summer, enroll your student artist in OCSA’s fun and rewarding academic and arts course offerings, workshops and intensives, at California School of the Arts (CSArts) Academy, including: Acting, Acting for the Camera (film, TV or stage), Musical Theatre Review, Best of Broadway, and Production and Design Boot Camp. Also see “Arts and Crafts” and “Camps;” and ad on page 12. • Emerging Artists Musical Theatre Academy Kick It Up, 8125 W. Wardlow Road, Long Beach (562) 430-1812 www.emergingartistsmta.com EAMTA nurtures and develops each child’s per-
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• LVCC Musical Theatre Workshop 4515 Sunfield Ave., Long Beach (562) 912-5675 www.lvccmtw.com The LVCC Musical Theatre Workshop is an arts immersion experience for kids (preschool - 10th grade) involving all aspects of musical theatre. Activities include acting, stagecraft, music, dance and leadership. Students help to create their own costumes, sets and scenes, and each of the three sessions is a new experience, built around a different theme. Each weekly camp culminates with a student performance showcase on Friday, 7 p.m., free for friends and family. See “Camps” for more details. Meets at Lakewood Village Community Church in Long Beach. See ad on page 35. • Pacific Conservatory, Music & Arts Education Costa Mesa and Orange (714) 545-1217 www.pacificconservatory.com Students in musical theater, vocal and/or performance classes experience the thrill of performing scenes from Broadway musicals. Students focus on scripts, acting and stage directions, in addition to vocal technique, stage presence and choreography. Classes are year round with three to four showcases per year. Call today to schedule your complimentary class. See “Camps” for theater classes during school vacations. See ad on page 53. • Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills (310) 746-4000 www.TheWallis.org Courses and master classes in the performing arts. See “Calendar” for complete listing and performances; ad on page 87. • YaYa’s Performance Academy (562) 355-2004 www.yayasacademy.com YaYa’s Performance Academy is a 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 produc-
ing 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 performances include Shrek the Musical Jr. in May and June, and Annie Jr. with rehearsals in June and July (see “Calendar”). See ad on this page. Youth Theater Production Programs Also see additional theater arts programs listed in this section. Acting Academy for Kids - Ages 4-17. Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. (714) 747-4915. www.actingacademyforkids.com Biola Youth Theater - Ages 6-18. 14540 San Cristobal Drive, La Mirada. (562) 906-4574. www. youth.biola.edu/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 - Open auditions for main (9-18) and junior cast (5-8).8150 Knott Ave., Buena Park. (714) 562-3860. www.buenapark.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 Creative Kids Playhouse Children’s Theatre of Orange County - Ages 3-16. Auditions, productions and rehearsals in Rancho Santa Margarita, Lake Forest and Laguna Hills. Summer camps and classes offered. (949) 297-6257. www.creativekidsplayhouse.com GO-FAME - Ages 8-18. 3960 N. Studebaker Road, Unit 106, Long Beach. (562) 884-7077. www.GO-FAME.org International City Theatre - Summer Youth Conservatory, July 5 - 28. 110 Pine Ave., Ste. 820., Long Beach. (562) 495-4595, Ext. 10. www.ictlongbeach.org Laguna Playhouse Youth Theater - Ages 4-17, conservatory (10-13) and repertory (14-17) also offered. 606 Laguna Canyon Road. (949) 497-2787, Ext. 202. www.lagunaplayhouse.com Long Beach Playhouse Summer Theatre Conservatory - July 18 - August 6. Scholarships available. (562) 494-1014. 5021 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach. www.longbeachplayhouse.org Musical Theatre Academy of Orange County - Ages 4+. Also offers summer camp. 3935 Birch St., Newport Beach. (949) 955-3737. www.mtaoc.org Musical Theatre West - Ages 7-18. Summer conservatory also offered. 4350 E. 7th St., Long Beach. (562) 856-1999, Ext. 232. www.musical.org MYART (Musical Youth Artists Repertory Theatre) - All ages. 4431 Corporate Center, Ste. 125, Los Alamitos. (800) 400-2985. www.myart.org lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
South Coast Repertory - Grades 3-12. Summer Acting Workshops also offered. 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. (714) 708-5577. www.scr.org The Kids’ Theater Company - All ages. Three rehearsal locations in Long Beach. (562) 209-1894. www.tktcbuzz.com Vanguard University Department of Theatre Arts Summer workshops (6-15). 55 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. (714) 619-6424. www.vanguard.edu Some city recreation departments offer theater arts programs. See “Recreation Departments” for contact information.
TRAINS Favorite Way to Get to the Natural History Museum Aside from the back of a T.Rex, our favorite ride to NHM is Metro! The Expo Line now stops at the museum’s doorstep, daily. In fact, you and your kids can now “Go Metro” to hundreds of fun stops along rail lines across L.A., including Hollywood, Universal Studios, the Aquarium of the Pacific, LA’s Chinatown, Olvera Street and more. Look for the “Destinations Guide” at metro.net.
Train rides and travel, plus train museums. Amtrak One-Day Train Rides (800) 872-7245, Ext. (USA-RAIL) www.amtrak.com Short day-trips to Los Angeles, San Diego, San Juan Capistrano, Santa Barbara and other cities are available from local stations in Anaheim, Fullerton, Irvine and Santa Ana. Kids (2-12) ride halfprice every day; two discounts per paying adult. Infants under 2 ride free on laps. • Fillmore & Western Railway Santa Clara and Central Ave., Fillmore (805) 524-2546 www.fwry.com The Fillmore and Western Railway, now in its 17th year of scenic excursions in the Heritage Valley, features trains you’ve seen in the movies and on television. Ride onboard 1920’s-30’s era vintage restored coaches or an open air flat car to enjoy views of some of the last thriving citrus and avocado orchards in the state. Regular departures Saturdays through September, adding selected Sundays (May - September) at noon from the Fillmore Central Park station. Specialty trains and excursions are scheduled monthly. A fleet of 1950’s-era dielots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
sels and a restored 1913 Baldwin Steam Engine pull the train along the historic tracks that were once the mainline between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Selected Saturday nights offer the experience of murder mystery dinner onboard the train in its historic dining cars in fine railroad tradition. A parlor car dating back to 1928 serves as a diner onboard the Weekend Scenic Excursions. Reservations are required for dinner trains and for all other excursions. Adults, $24; seniors, $22; children ages 4-12, $14; children ages 2-3, $10; infants under age 2 are free on lap. See ad on page 15.
minute, half-mile trip on a model train, 1800 Zoo Place, (619) 239-4748, www.tinyurl.com/balboarr.
Train Museums and Rides The following locations offer exhibits of working, model and replica locomotives, cabooses and trolleys, and/or rides and party packages.
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El Dorado Park Express Railroad - El Dorado Regional Park, 7550 E. Spring St., Long Beach. (562) 8247725. www.caboosecorners.com Griffith Park - Travel Town Museum, 5200 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, (800) 438-1297, Ext. 806; and Griffith Park and Southern Railroad, 4400 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, (323) 662-5874. www. griffithparktrainrides.com Heritage Park Train Exhibit - Climbable engine, caboose and engineer equipment, plus a museum. 12100 Mora Drive, Santa Fe Springs. (562) 9466476. www.tinyurl.com/heritageparkrail Irvine Park Railroad at Irvine Regional Park - 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange. (714) 997-3968. www. irvineparkrailroad.com Lomita Railroad Museum - 2137 W. 250th St., Lomita. (310) 326-6255. www.lomita-rr.org Orange County Model Engineers - Conducted on the third weekend of each month, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Rides are free, donations are welcome. Fairview Park, 2480 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa. (949) 54-TRAIN. www.ocmetrains.org Orange Empire Railway Museum - Demonstrations, tours, rides and special events. 2201 South A St., Perris. (951) 943-3020. www.oerm.org Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park - Train is inside the zoo. 1801 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 8364000. www.santaanazoo.org San Diego - San Diego Model Railroad Museum, features a large model railroad display and train memorabilia, 1649 El Prado, (619) 696-0199, www. sdmrm.org. Balboa Park Miniature Railroad, a three-
Southern California Live Steamers - Public run days on the first Saturday, 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
Favorite Way to Keep Their Noses in a Book Keep your kids reading all summer long with help from your neighborhood library. Most branches in Los Angeles and Orange counties offer a free summer reading program that rewards young readers for plowing through the pages. Kids who show their reading logs win bookmarks, sticky slime hands, tattoos and other tantalizing trinkets. Plus, you’ll likely find a list of free weekly performances, featuring puppeteers, bubble magicians, reptile wranglers and more. Visit colapublib.org and ocpl.org for details.
Individual and group tutoring, including academic enrichment classes and workshops. Also see: “Languages” and “Schools.” • Academic Enrichment Camp at CSULB 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach Camp runs June 20 - July 15 with a second session, July 18 - August 12. Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - noon. Morning supervision, 7:15-8:30 a.m. (additional fee). See complete listing on page 22; ad on page 23. Chess Palace 5246 Lampson Ave., Garden Grove (310) 594-3475 www.chesspalace.com Classes, tournaments and camps.
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• CSArts Academy Summer Program 1010 N. Main St., Santa Ana (714) 560-0900, Ext. 6181 www.ocsarts.net/academy This summer, enroll your student artist in California School of the Arts (CSArts) Academy’s fun and rewarding academic and arts programs. Students (grades 3-12) can participate in Academic Enrichment workshops, including: College Essay and Application Workshop, Study Skills, Fiction Workshop and Creative Writing. All classes are taught by OCSA’s professional academic and arts faculty at its world-class facilities. Also see listings in “Arts and Crafts” and “Camps.” See ad on page 12.
Chapman University - Reading and writing tutoring (grades 1-5), taught by students earning their teaching credentials. (714) 997-6613. www. chapman.edu
Libraries Many libraries offer homework help, including academic workshops and story times. Plus, join the Summer Reading Program, June 1 - August 15. Young readers (kids and teens) at most Los Angeles and Orange county libraries will enjoy a “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read” or “Get in the Game: Read” theme. Start and end dates as well as themes vary, check with your local library for details. Various community agencies offer incentives and prizes for program participants. In addition, free weekly entertainment is available at local branches and includes music, puppets, magic and storytelling. Check with your local library for enrollment details. To find library locations, hours and story times, visit www.kidsguidemagazine.com online Directory under “Libraries.”
Fountain Valley Community Services - Reading and Math Development (6-11), Tiny Tots (3-5), Chinese and Spanish Immersion Program (3-5, 6-18), English and Math Enrichment (6-18), Minecraft University: Robotics (7-13) and Get Ready for Preschool (2-4½). (714) 839-8611. www.fountainvalley.org
• Oodles 19101 Bloomfield Ave., Cerritos (562) 888-1496 www.oodlesusa.com Oodles provides Common Core-specific homework help and tutoring (K-12). They offer enrichment programs in writing, math, science, social studies, information technology and more. In their summer program, academic and other fun activity sessions are scheduled in 45-minute blocks, with special emphasis on tutoring Common Core academic subjects. Program also includes fitness, art, dance, chess, field trips, parties and more. Flexible schedules and fees offered in three, four or five days. Sibling discount available. See ad on page 62. Recreation Departments, Colleges, Boys and Girls Clubs, and YMCAs Boys an Girls Clubs - All branches provide homework tutoring. College Prep is offered at some locations. See “Youth and Family Groups” 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 (3-6). Scholarships available. (562) 985-4991. www.ced.csulb.edu/edpac/clinic Cerritos College - Offered year round: Natural As (grades 4-11), Math Essentials Tutoring (grades 3-8), Multi-Level Math Tutoring: Algebra, Geometry, Trig and Calculus (grades 7-12), and SAT/ PSAT Prep (grades 10-12). (562) 467-5050. www.cerritoscommunityed.com 82 • spring/summer 2016
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.ci.cypress.ca.us Golden West College for Kids - Grammar Whiz and Math Whiz (grades 6-8). (714) 895-0800. www. gwccommunityservices.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), Lego Alphabricks (2½-4), Reading Readiness (3-6), Reading, Math and More Preschool (3½-5), Math and Reading Development (grades 2-6), Sound Start Reading (4½-6½), Engineering of Travel (4-14), Chess Tactics and Strategy (6-12), Computer Progamming for Kids (8-11), Jump Start Biology (9-12) and SAT/ACT Test Prep Advantage (12-20). (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. Math Development (6-12), $79. Academic classes taught by Readwrite also offered. (562) 866-9771, Ext. 2408. www.lakewoodcity.org • Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine - Intro to Preschool (2-4), Preschool Class (3-5), Analyze This! Essay Writing (7-12), Sound Start Reading (4½-7), and Reading and Math Development (6½11); three-week sessions, $79. (562) 570-3100. www.longbeach.gov 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. Participants can print their projects and are provided with supplies necessary to complete their homework. Leadership Academy teaches teens a variety of life skills such as budget, financial and life goals, resume building and interviewing skills, basic car maintenance, cooking and more. (562) 493-4043. 10909 Oak St., Los Alamitos. www.theyouthcenter.org Mission Viejo Recreation - Middle School Math Homework Lab (grades 7-12), Homework Assistance Lab, ACT or SAT practice tests and college
prep workshops for teens. (949) 470-3000. www. cityofmissionviejo.org • North Orange County Community Colleges (NOCCCD) Anaheim, Cypress and Fullerton - Reading and Writing: Writing Better Reports, Research Techniques, Reading and Comprehension (9+), Phonics (5+), Spelling and Writing Enrichment (6+), Public Speaking (8-12), Career Exploration (9-12), Write Your Own Newspaper, Writing from A-Z (grades 4-6), Being the Leader (11-12), Improve Your Reading and Writing (grades 7-10), Intensive Writing Camp (grades 7+), Grammar for Successful Grades (grades 7+), Readiness for Kindergarten (4-5), Phonics and Printing, Basic Phonics (5-6), Fun with Phonics (grades 1-2), Basic Reading Skills (4-5), Creative Writing, Reading Comprehension Based on Common Core (grades 1-2), Grammar Rules! (grades 3-5), How to Study, Take Tests and Stay Organized (grades 3-6), Memory Power for Kids (grades 3-6), Intro to American Poetry (grades 7-12), and Reading and Writing: Famous Short Stories (grades 7-12). Math: Math Mania, Master Math (6+), Algebra and Geometry Tutoring, Algebra I and II (grades 7+), PreCalculus, Calculus (grades 10+), Comprehensive Mathematics, Pre-Algebra (grades 6+), Math Blast (grades 1-6), and Trigonometry Tutorial (grades 8+). (714) 808-4909. www.sce.edu/kids. Orange Coast College - Natural As (10-17), Study Skills (9-15), Math Trix (9-15), Word Problems (9-16) and SAT/ACT Test Prep Advantage. (714) 432-5154. www.orangecoastcollege.augusoft.net Orange Community Services - Kindergarten Readiness (3-5), Math Development (5-11), Reading Solutions (5-12) and Tutoring Unlimited (5-18). (714) 744-7274. www.cityoforange.org Santa Ana College - Early Reader (6-7), Reading and Comprehension (8-12), Writing Academy (6-17), Study Skills (12-17), Research Writing and English Composition (9-12), Writing Workshops (6-17), Math: Basics, Fractions, Pre-Algebra and Algebra (8-15). (714) 564-6594. www.sac.edu/cms Westminster Community Services and Recreation Academic classes include reading, writing, geometry and public speaking (grades 2-8), $110. (714) 8952860. www.westminster-ca.gov YMCAs - Youth and Government (10-12) and/ or Model United Nations (grades 6-9) are offered at some YMCA branches. See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information. • Storymakery 825 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine (949) 431-5061 www.storymakery.com Kids can develop their creative writing skills in this unique environment. Storymakery offers the first self-publishing workshop for kids. Creative writing stretches the child’s imagination, clarifies thinking and fosters artistic expression. The Storymakery program includes improvisational storytelling and acting, plot development instruction, character design and published storybook. Also see “Camps” and “Parties.” lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
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• 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 31 and back inside cover.
Los Angeles and Orange County programs (5-19) offer guidance in good citizenship, leadership and life skills through projects and community service.
• 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 on page 37.
Catholic Big Brothers (213) 251-9800 www.cbbbs.org
YOUTH & FAMILY GROUPS Favorite College Scholarship Tip Family friendly organizations like YMCA, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, the 4-H Club and Big Brothers/Big Sisters are great places for your kids to meet lifelong friends, build skills and confidence, and stay active with classes, camps and family events. And here’s a bonus: many of these national organizations also offer college scholarships to high-school seniors who’ve been active in their programs. Search online or talk with a counselor at your school career center.
Big Brothers, Big Sisters 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
Jewish Big Brothers (323) 761-8675 www.jbbbsla.org • Boy Scouts of America, Long Beach Area Council (562) 427-0911 www.longbeachbsa.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. Also see “Camps.” See ad on page 85. For Boy Scouts of American, Orange County Council, (714) 546-4990, www.ocbsa.org. Boys and Girls Clubs Supervised activities (5 or 6-18) after school and during school vacations (see “Camps”), including crafts, field trips, homework help, career development, dance classes, sports, teen programs, leadership groups, clubs, community service, and before- and after-school care. Some branches offer special-needs inclusion. Meals and/or snacks may be provided at some locations. Scholarships are available for qualifying families. Anaheim C.V. Taormina (714) 491-3617 J Mac Extension (714) 350-2617 W. Anaheim Youth Center (714) 761-2422 www.theboysandgirlsclub.org Buena Park (714) 522-7259 www.theplaceforkids.org
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
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Capistrano Valley San Juan Capistrano (949) 240-7898 Aliso Viejo (949) 699-2552 Rancho Santa Margarita (949) 216-9700, Ext. 1280 www.bgccapo.com Costa Mesa, Newport Beach and Irvine (949) 642-2245 Costa Mesa/West Side (949) 631-7724 Lou Yantorn (Upper Bay) (949) 642-8372 www.harborareabgc.com
Cypress (714) 527-2697 www.boysandgirlsclubofcypress.com Fullerton Main Branch (714) 525-8241 Commonwealth School (714) 871-1391 Richman (714) 992-2933 Valencia Park (714) 888-5604 www.boysgirlsfullerton.com 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 Family and Youth Outreach Program (714) 741-5890 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 (562) 428-0555, Ext. 238 George 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 Santa Ana (714) 543-7212 www.boysandgirlsclub.com Stanton (714) 891-0740 www.boysandgirlsclubofstanton.com Tustin (714) 838-5223 www.bgctustin.org Westminster (714) 379-0097 www.club4kids.net Whittier Main Clubhouse (562) 698-8630 www.bgcw.org Camp Fire Long Beach Council (562) 421-2725 Inland Southern California Council (909) 982-5400 www.campfirelb.org, www.campfiretoday.org Long Beach Area Council - Programs include small club/groups, camps, arts and service programs. 7070 E. Carson St., Long Beach, (562) 421-2725. Inland Southern California Council - Orange County kids and teens can participate in community service opportunities. After-school clubs and camps are lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
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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 (949) 646-7181 www.girlsinc-oc.org Year-round programs for girls (4-18). After-school, spring-break and summer camp programming includes educational enrichment, economic literacy, college prep, career and life planning, health and fitness, leadership and character development, personal safety, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and more. 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 ads on pages 19 and 68.
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their children (father/mother and son/daughter). The Trailblazer program is available for older children (917) 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. Anaheim 240 S. Euclid St. (714) 635-9622 www.anaheimymca.org Bellflower-Los Cerritos 15530 Woodruff Ave. (562) 925-1292 Bellflower Aquatic Center 14001 Bellflower Blvd., Bellflower (562) 925-1331 www.lbymca.org
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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, Lakewood, Norwalk and Temecula. Chapter contact information is found on their website under the “Membership” tab. Free. Power 4 Youth (562) 435-2352 www.power4youth.org Middle-school students are matched with a volunteer for one-on-one academic mentoring at supervised locations in Lakewood and Long Beach. Field trips are offered, plus career guidance. $10 registration fee. YMCAs 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 lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
VOLLEYBALL Instruction, indoor and outdoor leagues, camps and club teams. • Long Beach State Girls’ Volleyball 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach (562) 985-7352 www.longbeachstate.com/camps/w-volley.html 2016 Camps include: Skills/Team Camps, July 16-29 and July 22-25; Setters Camp, July 1922; Sand Camps, July 6-8 and July 13-15; and Kids Camp: July 19-22. Indoor/Beach Skills and Team/Setters Camps are open to ages 12-18. Kids Camp is open to ages 7-11. For questions, email: longbeachvbcamp@gmail.com or call the number listed. Volleyball Associations and Leagues California Beach Volleyball Association (800) 350-2282 Boys’ and girls’ (18 and under) beach volleyball tournaments; age divisions, all levels. www.cbva.com
Southern California Volleyball Association (714) 917-3595 Club indoor volleyball teams for boys and girls (10-18). www.scvavolleyball.org US Youth Volleyball League (888) 988-7985 Instructional volleyball league for boys and girls (7-15). Visit their website to find a local league. www.USYVL.org YMCAs, Recreation Departments, Colleges, and Boys and Girls Clubs Most city recreation departments, Boys and Girls Clubs, community colleges and YMCAs offer volleyball programs. See page 65 and 84 for contact information.
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Fairfield: 4949 Atlantic Ave. (562) 423-0491 Los Altos: 1720 Bellflower Blvd. (562) 596-3394 Preschool - Early Education: 3605 Long Beach Blvd., Ste. 210 (562) 279-1624 www.lbymca.org. For camping, www.campoakes.org Orange 2241 E. Palmyra (714) 633-9622 www.ymcaoforange.org • YMCA of Orange County Fullerton Family YMCA 2000 Youth Way (714) 879-9622 www.ymcaoc.org/fn Huntington Beach Family YMCA 8875 Adams Ave. (714) 378-4784 www.ymcaoc.org/hb Laguna Niguel Family YMCA 29831 Crown Valley Pkwy. (949) 495-9622 www.ymcaoc.org/ln Mission Viejo Family YMCA 27341 Trabuco Circle (949) 859-9622 www.ymcaoc.org/mv Newport-Mesa Family YMCA 2300 University Drive www.ymcaoc.org/nm
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ZOOS Favorite Places to Run from a Goat Hold onto your purse; those suckers eat anything! Tiptoe your way around goats, rabbits, chickens, sheep, alpacas and more, while your little ones dole out love and kibble, at the Pony Time petting zoo in Lakewood (tinyurl. com/ponytimelw) or Zoomar’s Petting Zoo in San Juan Capistrano (zoomars.com). Throw your very own petting zoo party with a call to Ann’s Lakewood Pony Rides, (626) 350-3049 (tinyurl.com/poniesparty) or Life of the Party, (562) 860-7797 (lifeofthepartyonline.com).
Zoos, farms, animal care centers and an exotic rescue. Also see: “Attractions” and “STEM.” Animal Care Centers and Exotic Rescue Marine Mammal Care Center - Outreach and educational programs. Open daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free, donations encouraged. 3601 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro. (310) 548-5677. www.marinemammalcare.org Pacific Marine Mammal Center - Programs include educational tours, Kids Club and summer camps. School and scout programs also offered. Open daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free, donations encouraged. 20612 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. (949) 4943050. www.pacificmmc.org Star Eco Station - An environmental science museum and exotic rescue facility. Hands-on ecology lessons and encounters with tropical birds, exotic reptiles, wildcats and ocean life in a tropical jungle setting. Annual events and school-break camps are also offered. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., tours begin every hour, visit their website for closures before going. Adults, $8; kids, $6. 10101 Jefferson Blvd., Culver City. (310) 842-8060. www. ecostation.org Living Desert Zoo and Botanical Gardens 47-900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert (760) 346-5694 www.livingdesert.org Encounter over 500 wild animals, live shows, a children’s discovery center, an animal carousel, tranquil gardens, hiking trails and a G-scale model train. Adults, $19.95; kids (3-12), $9.95. 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. Its lush grounds on 113 acres feature the LAIR (Living Amphibians, Invertebrates and Reptiles), Elephants of Asia, Campo Gorilla Reserve, Conservation Carousel, Hippo Encounter (with direct-contact opportunity), Red Ape Rain Forest where visitors can walk among orangutans and Children’s Zoo. School-break camps also offered. Admission: adults, $20; kids (2-12), $15. Moorpark College Teaching Zoo 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark (805) 378-1441 www.zoo.moorparkcollege.edu Visit a teaching zoo to see where students learn about exotic animal training and management. Animal shows and demonstrations twice a day. New behind-the-scenes tours for an additional $7 per person include inspiring a Kookaburra to sing, visiting the place where the large carnivores play and where 130 exotic animal meals are made each day, plus other up-close and personal 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
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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, weekdays, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m; weekends, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. General admission: $2; free for ages 3 and under. Parking, $3-10. 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 fresh herbs. $8 per person. The farm stand is open Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., offering naturally-grown produce, USDA-certified organic non-GMO pork and grass fed beef. 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 propertywide events such as the OC Fair (July 14 - August 14). OC Fair and Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. www.ocfair.com/farm 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. Adults, $50-56; kids (3-11), $40-46. Multi-day tickets and memberships available. 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, $50; kids (3-11), $40. Multi-day tickets and memberships available. 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. Adults, $6-10; kids (3-12), $4-7. The Reptile Zoo 18818 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley (714) 500-0591 www.thereptilezoo.com More than 100 exotic species of reptiles, amphibians and arachnids. Plus interactive hands-on opportunities. Adults, $10; kids (3-11), $5. Six-month and yearly passports are also available.
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CALENDAR • American Health and Wellness Institute 5580 E. 2nd St., Ste. 101 Long Beach. (562) 439-3425 www.ahwinstitute.com. See ad on page 63. Monthly: Healthy Pregnancy and Bringing Baby Home workshops. Expectant parents can connect with each other. Once the baby arrives, AHWI offers a range of support, from meetings with a lactation consultant to help with sleeping strategies, picky eaters, food allergies, potty training, dealing with challenging behaviors, how to choose the right preschool for your child. Plus, a workshop geared specifically for grandparents and nannies. Classes for infant massage and baby sign language are also offered. Ongoing: Parent-and-me play groups and events include Teddy Bear Pajama Party, Scavenger Hunt, Pirates and Princess Tea Party and many more. An On-the-Spectrum Social-Skills Building Group is also offered. For pre-teens (girls-only and boysonly), groups are offered to help navigate adolescence; topics covered include emotion regulation, friendships, self-image and positive coping skills. Call or visit their website for dates, times and fees.
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• Aquarium of the Pacific 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach (562) 590-3100, www.aquariumofpacific.org See ad on page 13. Fridays, through June 10 and September 9 - December 30: Free Shark Lagoon Nights. Get up close with the ocean’s ultimate predators at free Shark Lagoon Nights. Touch and learn about bonnethead, bamboo and epaulette sharks and see large sharks on display, including the sand tiger shark. Shop, purchase drinks and snacks, and enjoy live music. Fridays, 6-9 p.m. Free. (not offered on April 15 or October 28). Sundays, June 12 - September 4: Summer Sunday Late Nights. Journey through the Pacific Ocean to meet over 11,000 animals, including more than 150 sharks you can touch. The Aquarium’s short films will be shown in the Honda Theater throughout the evening. Please note: the Lorikeet Forest aviary closes at 4:30 p.m. Sundays, 5-8 p.m. $14.95 per person; free for kids ages 3 and under and aquarium members. May 27 - March 31, 2017: Horses and Dragons. Join the opening day for Horses and Dragons exhibition. Visitors will be able to see and learn about the unusual animals in the Syngnathid group, which includes sea moths (AKA Pegasus), seahorses, seadragons, pipefish, and razorfish.
More events: April 9-10, International Children’s Day; April 23-24, Earth Day; April 24, Abilities Night; April 30 - May 1, Urban Ocean Festival; May 8, Mother’s Day Brunch; June 4-5, Pacific Islander Festival; June 8, World Ocean Day; June 19, Father’s Day BBQ; July 4, July 4th Late Night; September 17, California Coastal Clean-Up Day; September 14-15, Homeschool Days; September 17-18, Moompetam: Native American Festival; and September 24-25, Baja Splash Cultural Festival. • Big Air Trampoline Park Buena Park, 8320 On The Mall, (844) 550-JUMP; Laguna Hills, 23251 Avenida de la Carlota, (949) 305-9788; and Redlands, 1101 California St., (909) 335-7275. www.bigairusa.com. See ad on page 58. Special Needs Day: Guests have a blast exploring trampolines and other attractions. Parents, siblings, aides, family and friends are all welcome to join in on the fun! $7 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. Big Air Laguna Hills, every Tuesday, 3-9 p.m. Big Air Buena Park, specific Tuesdays (once per month); 3-9 p.m. Big Air Redlands, second Wednesday of each month. Toddler Time: A special time just for little ones to jump around at their own pace without older kids. In addition to opening the attractions, they provide
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extra balls and toys for the little kiddos. So whether your kids are bobbing around the dodgeball court or hopping into the foam pit, they will have a blast! Call for times and admission prices. Buena Park, Tuesday; Laguna Hills, Wednesday and Thursday; and Redlands, Monday and Thursday.
following the lesson with a paid adult. Friday, 9 a.m. Pre-register by phone.
Friday and Saturday: Cosmic Nights. They turn down the lights, turn up the music and fire up the lasers and strobes. Enjoy access to all the attractions at the park. The price of admission covers the entire duration of Cosmic Nights. Friday and Saturday: Buena Park and Redlands, 8-11 p.m., $17 per jumper; and Laguna Hills, 8:30-11 p.m., $19 per jumper.
• City of Norwalk’s Summer Concert Series Wednesdays, July 6 - August 10: Free entertainment for the whole family. Bring your blankets, chairs and picnic baskets and listen to live music under the stars. Arrive early to guarantee a great view. Refreshments will be available for purchase through local vendors. 7-9 p.m. Civic Center Lawn, 12700 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk. (562) 929-5521. www.norwalk.org. See ad on page 35.
• Bowers Kidseum Children’s Museum First Sundays: Target Free First Sunday. Gather family and friends for music, dance, and arts and crafts. Sunday, 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Admission to the Bowers Museum and to Kidseum is free on festival Sundays for members and Santa Ana residents only. Themes: May 1, May Day; June 5, Russian White Nights; July 3, Old Fashioned 4th of July; and August 7, International Festival of Masks. 1802 N. Main St., Santa Ana. (714) 567-3677. www.bowers.org. See ad on page 21. • Boy Scouts Long Beach (562) 427-0911. www.longbeachbsa.org. See ad on page 85. May 27-30: Family Camping. Go camping with the Boy Scouts. Pack your tent and sleeping bag, and enjoy a weekend at Camp Tahquitz in the San Bernardino Mountains. Planned activities include: mountain biking, archery, nature hikes, Indian Lore, astronomy, fishing and more! Open to youth, parents, family, and siblings. June 4: Annual Scout-O-Rama. Huge youth fair in the park, featuring 50+ booths, games, hands-on activities, vendors, demonstrations and food. Siblings of all ages welcome. Open to the public. Saturday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free admission and activities. Food available for purchase. Heartwell Park in Long Beach, corner of Carson and Clark. • City of La Mirada and Splash! Buccaneer Bay Waterpark (562) 943-7277, www.cityoflamirada.org. See ad on back outside cover. Through May 31: Splash! Buccaneer Bay Waterpark Season Pass Sale. Purchase a season pass at the Special Pre-Season price of $54 or three payments of $18. Season passes come with exclusive bonuses, including October Saturdays, sneak-peek sessions, a “bring a friend” ticket and exclusive discounts. April 22-24: 4 La Mirada Kids Community Carnival. A fun-filled weekend of rides, food and entertainment. Friday, 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, noon - 11 p.m.; and Sunday, 1-6 p.m. Benton Middle School. June 24: World’s Largest Swim Lesson. Join Splash! lifeguards and swimmers all around the world for the World’s Largest Swim Lesson. This free event is open to all and helps to send the important message, “Swimming Lessons Save Lives.” Participants 13 and under will receive free waterpark admission 88 • spring/summer 2016
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• Columbia Memorial Space Center 12400 Columbia Way, Downey. (562) 231-1200. www.columbiaspacescience.org. See ad on page 25. Through April 30: During the monthlong City of STEM, families are invited to learn and play together as they discover the exciting world of science, technology, engineering and math. CMSC will have their normal exhibits as well as special activities, presentations, food trucks and entertainment, including a science movie night, concert-palooza, featuring science-themed bands, and more. Visit their website for schedule of activities. First Saturdays: Young Explorers (3-5) and a guardian are invited to join in for fun, educational lessons with hands-on activities. Guardian participation is required; one guardian per child. 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $12 per enrollment or $7 for CMSC members. Fee includes all day admission. Third Saturdays: All Ages Astronomy Club. The center welcomes aspiring astronomers of all ages to join the monthly meetings. Featuring a fascinating program about the night sky and discuss all things astronomy. Plus, information on how to pick the proper telescope, use a telescope, build a telescope, and identify celestial objects. 7-9 p.m. $2 fee required for all non-members. Third Saturdays: Junior Explorers (6-8) and a guardian are invited to join in on the fun, educational lessons with hands-on activities. Guardian participation is required; one guardian per child. 10-11:30 a.m. $12 per enrollment or $7 for CMSC members. Fee includes all-day admission. Fourth Saturdays: Saturday Science. The CMSC offers fun and educational science presentations and activities. Saturday, presentation/demo at noon, activity at 1 p.m. and trivia at 2 p.m. Visit their website for topics and themes. $5. August 20: Rocket Fever! LA’s first and only urban rocket festival returns! Come by and fly your own rocket, build your own rocket and learn about rockets. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Visit their website for additional information. • CSULB Men’s Basketball Skills Academies June 29 and 30: Whether you’re just beginning basketball or already an all-star, the Long Beach State coaching staff will teach you fundamentals based on
your specific skill level to help you get better! Wednesday, June 29, Offensive Skills, learn/improve offensive moves, ball handling, passing, etc. Thursday, June 30, Shooting Skills, learn/improve shooting technique. Grades 1-8. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. $75 for one-day session. (562) 985-1610. www.beachbasketballcamps.com. See ad on page 18. • Discovery Cube Los Angeles 11800 Foothill Blvd., Los Angeles. (818) 890-1761. www.discoverycube.org. May 28 - September 11: Rev up your engines during SPEED: Science in Motion at Discovery Cube LA! SPEED replicates the high-octane action of the Formula 1 race track, complete with pit lane, workshop and physical testing environments. This immersive experience is designed to unravel the cutting-edge science and technology behind professional motor sports. Challenge yourself through hands-on exhibits and displays to see if you have the skills, fitness and reactions to race at over 200 km/hour. Daily. Included with admission. • Discovery Cube Orange County 2500 N. Main St., Santa Ana. (714) 542-2823. www.discoverycube.org. See ad on page 51. May 28 - September 11: Hands-On Harley Davidson. Get ready to hit the road! Engineers and motorcycle enthusiasts alike will enjoy interactive activities to learn about safety and engine parts while conducting experiments to see what happens when you throttleon, lean into a curve or descend a mountain road. This educational traveling exhibit illustrates science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) concepts through a one-of-a-kind experience that lets visitors Dream It! Build It! And ride It! May 28 - September 18: Dora and Diego Let’s Explore Exhibit. Let’s Explore takes little visitors on an active adventure in the enchanting world of Dora the Explorer with her animal-rescuing cousin Diego, and their friends. Explore Isa’s flowery garden, help Tico gather nuts, join the Pirate Piggies’ crew to uncover pirate treasure, and help baby animals in the Rainforest Maze. More events: May 7, Rocket Launch 2016. • Downey Parks and Recreation (562) 904-7238. www.downeyca.org Wednesdays: Bring chairs and a picnic and enjoy food vendors and an outdoor concert. Friendly dogs are welcome, but must be on leashes. 7 p.m. Free. July 6, The Band Smith; July 13, Knight Rider; July 20, Marines; July 27, Symphony; August 3, Hit Me 90s; and August 10, Conganas. Furman Park, 10419 Rives Ave. More events: May 1, Downey Ride and Stride Open Streets; July 4, Freedom Fest; August 2, National Night Out; August 20, Music and a Movie (music by Retro Soul and the movie, Inside Out); August 25; Rooftop Summer Concert; and September 17, International Food Festival. • En Pointe Dance & Fitness Parents Night Out Various Saturdays: Need an evening without the kids to check out that restaurant you’ve heard so much about, catch a movie, enjoy a romantic evelots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
ning, hang out with friends, attend a formal social occasion, or just have a quiet night in? Bring your kids to En Pointe Dance & Fitness on select Saturdays, 5-9 p.m. They will do crafts, play games and eat dinner! Contact the studio for upcoming dates. 713 Termino Ave., Long Beach. (562) 438-3262. www.enpointedanceandfitness.com. See coupon on page 91. • Fillmore & Western Railway 250 Central Ave., Fillmore. (805) 524-2546. www. fwry-blog.com. See ad on page 15. Ongoing: Ride onboard 1920’s-30’s era vintage restored coaches or an open air flat car to enjoy views of some of the last thriving citrus and avocado orchards in the state. Regular departures Saturdays through September, adding selected Sundays (May - September). Find train schedule on their website. Special events: April 30, Mexican Sunset Steam Dinner Train; April 30 - May 1, Railfest 2016; May 8, Mother’s Day Lunch Train; June 11, California Honey Festival; June 19, Father’s Day Train Rides; and July 4, Firecracker Train. Free Admission Days at Museums Ongoing: Free admission is offered on varying days at the following museums. See “Museums” for contact information and museum details. Daily: California African American Museum and Hammer Museum. Monday - Friday: Chapman University Exhibits, Wells Fargo History Museum, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, for Los Angeles residents after 3 p.m. (note: kids ages 17 and under are always free at LACMA). Tuesday - Saturday: Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum, Flight Path Learning Center and Museum. Tuesday - Sunday: California African American Museum, Getty Center and The Broad Museum. Wednesday - Monday: Getty Villa. Wednesday - Sunday: Homestead Museum, Rancho Los Alamitos, Rancho Los Cerritos, The Paley Center for Media. Sundays: Museum of Latin American Art. First Tuesday: Natural History Museum of Los Angeles (except in July and August and every Tuesday in September) and Page Museum La Brea Tar Pits (except July and August). Kidspace, first Tuesday night from 4-8 p.m. Second Tuesday: Los Angeles County Museum of Art and Autry National Center (open to everyone). Thursdays: Skirball Cultural Center.
First Thursday: Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens with reserved tickets.
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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 from 5-8 p.m. Friday: Long Beach Museum of Art. First Friday: Norton Simon Museum, 5-8 p.m. • Golf N’ Stuff 10555 E. Firestone Blvd., Norwalk. (562) 868-9956. www.golfnstuff.com. See ad with coupons on page 14. May 7, 14, 21 and 28: May Daze. Enjoy even more fun at Golf N’ Stuff on these fun days with free bounce house, a balloon artist (free balloon sculpture), and free face painting. Golf N’ Stuff attractions are an additional cost. Saturdays, 2-6 p.m. More Events: May 8, Moms Golf for Free; and June 19, Dads Golf for Free. • Gryphon Fencing & Fitness Studio 971 Via Rodeo, Placentia. (714) 519-1343. www. GryphonFencing.com. See ad on page 72. June 12: Celebrating the Spirit of the Olympics. This free event features demonstrations of the Olympic sports of archery and fencing. Guests learn about these fun and challenging sports and have an opportunity to try archery and fencing under the guidance of the Gryphon coaches. Fun for the entire family! Sunday, 3-5 p.m. Free. August 27: Back-to-School Fitness Showcase. This free event features demonstrations of archery, fencing, karate, yoga and Zumba. Expert instructors will be available. Fitness options for children and adults. Guests will have an opportunity to try the activities and gather information about classes. Fun for the entire family! Saturday, 3-5 p.m. Free. • Holiday Skate Center 175 N. Wayfield St., Orange. (714) 997-5515. www. holidayskate.com. See ad on page 71. Tuesdays: Flashback Skate Night. Skate and groove to music hits from the 60s, 70s and 80s. All ages are
Saturdays and Sundays: Family Night. A family up to five can skate, including skate rental, for this special deal! Saturdays, 7-9:30 p.m., $7.50 each; and Sundays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $6 each. • Kick It Up’s Free Class Week August 8-13: Every wonder what Zumba is? Do your kids want to try dance like hip hop, ballet or tap, but not ready to make the commitment to a class series? For one week, Kick It Up offers free classes! Kids can try any class, you too! Class times vary. 8129 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach. (562) 430-1812. www. kickitup.com. See ad on pages 33 and 38. Kids Night Out / Parents Night Out / Date Night The following city agencies and businesses provide an activity-filled, drop-off evening for kids: Billy Beez (Anaheim), www.us.billybeez.com. BounceU Huntington Beach and BounceU Orange, www.bounceu.com. Brainstorm STEM Education (Irvine), www.brainstormedu.com. Buena Park Recreation, www.buenapark.com. Cypress Parks and Recreation, www.ci.cypress.ca.us. Environmental Nature Center (Newport Beach), www. encenter.org. Frogg’s Bounce House (Fountain Valley), www.froggsbouncehouse.com. Irvine Recreation, www.cityofirvine.org. Lake Forest Recreation, www.lakeforestca.gov. La Habra Recreation, www.tinyurl.com/lahabrakno. Lil’ Chef School (Irvine), www.lilchefschool.com. Little Gym (Lakewood, Torrance and Tustin) www.thelittlegym.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. Oodles, www.oodlescerritos. com. Pennypickle’s Workshop (Temecula), www. pennypickles.org. PDA USA Academy (Santa Fe Springs), www.pdausa.net. SCATS (Huntington Beach), www.scatsgymnastics.com. Wild Fire Gymnastics (Lake Forest and Tustin), www.wildfiregymnastics. com. YMCA of OC, www.ymcaoc.org.
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• Lakewood Christian Schools K-8th Grade Prospective Families Preview & Open House May 24: Join Lakewood Christian Schools this evening for their K-8th Prospective Families Preview, followed by Open House. This will be one of the best times to see what makes Lakewood Christian Schools so unique. Meet their credentialed teachers, take a private tour of the campus and check out what their students have learned. Thursday, 6 p.m. 5336 E. Arbor Road, Long Beach. (562) 425-3358. www. lakewoodchristianschools.org. See ad on page 68. • Lakewood Recreation and Community Services 5050 Clark Ave., (562) 866-9771, Ext. 2408, www. lakewoodcity.org/recreation. See ad on page 63. Wednesdays, June - August: Wading Pool Wednesdays. Cool off into the sunset with Wading Pool Wednesdays at Boyar, Del Valle, Mayfair, Palms and San Martin parks. Wednesday, 5-7:30 p.m. Free. More events: May 1, Mother and Daughter Tea; May 5-8, Pan-American Fiesta; May 14-15 and July 16-17, Family Camp; and June 25, Civic Center Block Party. • Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine (562) 570-3100. www.longbeach.gov/park. See ad on front inside cover. Saturdays: Free Archery Instruction. Get pointers to improve skills, and consistent shooting technique. Equipment provided. Saturday classes include advanced, 9 a.m. and beginner, 10:30 a.m. Safety class required. Vehicle entry fees, $7-8. 7500 E. Spring St. (657) 222-0269. www.eldoradoarchers.com Saturdays: Ride your bike to participating local shops and eateries in Long Beach to receive a special discount or offer. Just stop by at any time on Saturday and ask about their special deals for bicyclists, as part of the largest citywide discount program for cyclists in the nation. Check the website for details, bike workshops and events. www.bikelongbeach.org/bike-saturdays April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12 and August 9: Family Night Walk. What do the animals do at night? Find out on a naturalist-led exploration of the darkened trails of the nature center. Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. $5. El Dorado Nature Center, 7550 E. Spring St. (562) 570-1745. www.longbeach.gov/naturecenter More events: June 28 and July 26, Rancho Los Cerritos Summer Concerts; June - August, Movies in the Park; July - August, Summer Concerts in the Park; June September, Long Beach Sea Fest (www.lbseafest.com). • LVCC Musical Theatre Workshop’s Free Student Showcase Performances June 24, July 15 and August 12: Enjoy the free Friday Night Student Showcase Performances by Musical Theatre Workshop where campers (3-16) have a chance to show the acting, music and dance skills that they have learned throughout the week. Lakewood Village Community Church, 4515 Sunfield Ave., Long Beach. (562) 912-5675. www.lvccmtw.com. See ad on page 35. • Mad Science Family Nights July 7, 20, 25 and August 16: Join Mad Science for family nights full of science-y fun! Demonstrations, 90 • spring/summer 2016
hands-on experiments, more. Reservations may be required, contact the individual library for details. Thursday, July 7, Buena Park Library, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, Garden Grove Library, 7 p.m. (tentative date, confirm before going). Monday, July 25, Westminster Library, 3 p.m. Tuesday, August 16, City of Cerritos, Sunshine Park, 5:30 p.m. Free. www.westorangecounty.madscience.org.See ad on page 35. Movie Deals and Discounts Find family-friendly bargains on favorite movies in theaters now or great deals on old classics from Norwalk to San Juan Capistrano. AMC Cinemas, 4626 Barranca Pkwy., Irvine, (949) 733-0980; and 15296 Rosecrans Ave., La Mirada, (714) 739-1010; $2-3 daily; $4 for 3-D movies. www.amctheatres.com Charter Centre Cinemas, 7822 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, (714) 596-3456, $3 daily, $2 extra for 3-D movies; Wednesday (after 6 p.m) Movie Special includes, two admissions, two popcorns and two sodas, $10 and Sunday movies are $1.50 (plus 3D film surcharge). Norwalk 8, 13917 Pioneer Blvd., (562) 804-5615, $2-3 daily; $2 surcharge for 3-D movies. Rancho Niguel, 25471 Rancho Niguel Road, Laguna Niguel, (949) 831-0446, classic film Wednesdays, $8. San Juan Capistrano, 26762 Verdugo St., (949) 661-3456, Tuesday special, $6 all day (excludes 3D films). South Coast Village, 1561 W. Sunflower Ave., Santa Ana, (714) 557-5701, classic film Thursdays, $9. Westminster 10, 6721 Westminster Blvd., (714) 893-4222, $5.50 all day Sunday (3D surcharge applies). www.regencymovies.com Century Huntington Beach in Bella Terra, Cinemark Disney screens four favorite Disney films on the big screen daily (line-up changes weekly). Daily pass for all four movies, $5; weekly, $10; monthly, $20; and quarterly, $40. Tuesday Discount Movie Day, $5.50 all day. 7777 Edinger Ave., #170, (714) 373-4573. www.cinemark.com/cinemark-disney-screen.aspx Four Stars Cinemas (showing new movies), 12111 Valley View St., Garden Grove, (714) 934-6377, Tuesday and Thursday Family Discount Days, $5 ($2 extra for 3D movies). www.4starcinemas.com Pictures Show, 2800 Main St., Santa Ana Mall, (714) 836-7469, $2-3 daily; $4 for 3-D movies. www.pictureshowent.com • My Gym - Long Beach 3287 Industry Drive, (562) 986-0066, www.mygym. com/longbeach. See ad on page 61. Days vary: Parents Night Out. Kids play games and enjoy pizza, juice and snacks. Discounts for members and siblings. Dates and times vary, call for details. Wednesdays: Bunch-a-Lunch. My Gym hosts Buncha-Lunch on Wednesdays, 1:45-4:15 p.m. p.m. Parents drop off their kids with a lunch. Kids eat first then play. $25. Open to all ages, but best suited for ages 2-6 years.
• Mr. California and Miss Southern California Pageant July 9 and August 7: Kids (3+), teens, and young men and women can compete in five age divisions in this pageant program which places a strong emphasis on community service. Learn what it takes to be named “Mr. California” or “Miss Southern California” at the July 9 orientation; Saturday, 2 p.m., Ayres Hotel, 12850 Seal Beach Blvd., Seal Beach. At the August 7 pageant, participants will compete for the crown and scholarship award. Winners are eligible to receive the Presidential Volunteer Service Award after committing time through the pageant organization. Pageant will be held Sunday, 4 p.m., at the Rose Center Theater, 14140 All American Way, Westminster. (310) 7201681. www.capageantproductions.com. See ad on page 17. • Old World Huntington Beach 7561 Center Ave., #49, (714) 895-8020. www. oldworld.ws. See ad on page 13. April 17, May 15, June 19, July 10, August 21 and September 11: Wiener Dog Races. Watch short-legged but swift Dachshunds race, like nothing you’ve seen before! Sunday, 3-4 p.m. Admission, $2; kids in strollers free. Call to enter your own Dachshund in a race. More events: May 8, Mother’s Day Brunch; May 15, Model Kit, Hobby and Toy Expo; May 21, Classic Car Show; June 19, Father’s Day Brunch; July 10, Free Meals for First 500 People in Honor of German Heritage Day; August 21, 20th Annual Plum Festival; August 27-28, Hawaiian Luau; and September - October, Octoberfest and Kinderfest. • Oodles’ Parents Night Out April 29, May 27, June 24, July 29 and August 26: Drop the kids off for some fun at Oodles while you enjoy a Friday night out. Call ahead to pre-register. 17420 Carmenita Road, Cerritos. (562) 888-1496. www.oodlescerritos.com. See ad on page 62. • Pretend City Children’s Museum 29 Hubble, Irvine. (949) 428-3900. www.pretendcity. org. See ad on page 53. 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 provides a learning experience through handson educational play. These activities surround your students with challenging problems and engrossing questions. Summer: Superhero Summer. Kids, join Pretend City for a Superhero Summer and show off your inner superhero. Throughout June and July, kids will have many opportunities to meet superheroes, from favorite movies and comic books, to the heroes in our very own communities. Don’t miss all the action-packed activities, epic showdown performances, character appearances and extraordinary events! lots more fun at kidsguidemagazine.com
More events: From Passover to Earth Day, Cinco de Mayo to Mother’s Day, Pretend City is the place for families to bring the meaning of holidays to life; check their online Calendar for details. Other special celebrations include: May 4, May the Fourth Be With You; May 13, Frog Jumping Day; May 14, Chicken Dance Day; June 1, International Children’s Day; June 19, Father’s Day Super Dad Games; July 17, National Ice Cream Day; July 31, Potter Party; August 5, Olympic Opening Ceremonies; August 11, When I Grow Up Day; and August 26-28, Pretend City’s 7th Birthday. • Queen Mary 1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach. (877) 342-0738. www.queenmary.com. See ad on page 5. May 14: West Coast BBQ Classic. Let your taste buds rage over which barbecue style is king. Stay for live music, backyard games, a kids’ country, merchant market and the awards ceremony for top chefs. Adults, $20 pre-sale (ends April 30); $25 from May 1 includes five tasting tickets; VIP $35 pre-sale (ends April 30); $40 from May 1 includes five tasting tickets, early access to the event and access to the Queen Mary. Kids under 3, free. Parking, $15. June 19: Father’s Day Aboard the Queen Mary. Families join the Queen Mary Champagne Sunday Brunch that features over 50 unique dishes from around the globe. Plus, live entertainment, free flowing champagne, music and a signature menu. Sunday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Adults, $59.95; kids (12 and under), $19.95; parking, $7. Reservations recommended. July 4: Queen Mary’s 4th of July Celebration. Celebrate Independence Day in style, come early and spend the day aboard the Queen Mary. Explore the ship, listen to live music, enjoy family-friendly entertainment and get front and center to the giant fireworks extravaganza. Plus, carnival games, marching bands, country and line dancing, and more! Cabana and private booth/table rentals available. Monday, 2-10 p.m. (fireworks, 9 p.m.). Adults, $44 ($49 day of); kids (4-11), $24 ($29 day of). VIP passes also available for $99. Food, refreshments and some activities are additional. • Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site 4600 Virginia Road, Long Beach. (562) 206-2040. www.rancholoscerritos.org. See ad on page 25. Creation Station: Kids (6-10) drop in for an afternoon of good old fashioned fun! Create seasonal crafts and participate in Rancho-themed activities. May 7, “Sunny Yellow;” and June 4, “Rainbow Surprise.” 1-4 p.m. Free. June 26 and July 24: Pack a picnic dinner and head over to the Rancho with friends and family to enjoy live music in the historic gardens. Sundays, 5:30-7 p.m.
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June 29: Teen Volunteer Info Session: Rancho Los Cerritos is seeking enthusiastic and reliable highschool volunteers to help with their summer camp (July 18 - August 5), curatorial projects and gardens. Teens looking for a great place to volunteer this summer must attend one session on Wednesday, June 29: 10-11:30 a.m. or 2-3:30 p.m. or call for an appointment. Reservations requested. July 10: Mud Mania: Celebration of Adobe. Squish a little history between your toes at this delightfully muddy festival where you’re not supposed to stay clean! Mud-tastic activities include adobe brick-making, mud relay races, plus clay sculpting, archaeology adventures and more! De-mudding stations available; bring old shoes (required), a change of clothes and a towel. Sunday, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Adults, $7; children (4-12), $5. • Skatedogs’ Skate Park Tour Ongoing: Join Skatedogs for a half-day skate park tour! Kids (6+) visit three local skateparks with Skatedogs instructors and then 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 70. • Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. (310) 746-4000. www.TheWallis.org. See ad on page 87. Ongoing: Performing-arts programs offers a range of courses and master classes for young people. A faculty of professional artists design and lead the courses. The Wallis also offers exciting, unique opportunities for students to learn from guest artists appearing on the main stage, as well as in the Lovelace Studio Theater. Unique and engaging child-oriented performances occur throughout the year, ideal for a young person’s first theater experience. April 30 - May 1, May 7-8: The Girl Who Forgot to Sing Badly. Dublin’s award-winning Theatre
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Lovett presents Irish storytelling with a modern twist in The Girl Who Forgot to Sing Badly. Peggy O’Hegarty sings with the voice of an angel—a grossly unfortunate angel, who can’t sing at all. One day work stops working and Peggy steps outside to find that everyone in her city has gone! Ingenious performer Louis Lovett leads the audience on an untamed adventure that crosses snowy lands and wild seas as Peggy desperately tries to save the day. Saturdays, noon and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, noon. $15. June 4-5: Seedfolks. Newbery Medal-winner Paul Fleischman’s Seedfolks comes to life in a raw, inspiring story you’ll never forget. Thirteen very different voices—old, young, Haitian, Hispanic, tough, haunted and hopeful—tell one amazing story about a garden that transforms a neighborhood. Saturday and Sunday, noon and 2:30 p.m. $15. • YaYa’s Performance Academy (562) 355-2004. Email: yayasacademy@me.com. www.yayasacademy.com. See ad on page 80. May 27-29 and June 3-5: Shrek The Musical. Beauty is in the eye of the ogre, as Shrek leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. With imaginative sets and costumes, this is a dazzling adventure story that concludes with a powerful message for the whole family. CSULB’s Link Theater. Contact for tickets. June 25: Join the cast of Annie Jr. Rehearsals, for ages 4+, take place at Lakewood Village Community Church, Long Beach with performances August 12-14 and 19-21 at CSULB’s Link Theater. Registration, $140-$225. Enroll online. August 12-14 and 19-21: Annie Jr. With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils evil Miss Hannigan, finding a new home and family with billionaire Daddy Warbucks, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. CSULB’s Link Theater. Contact for tickets.
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• 1,000+ Fun Things to Do • Concerts in the Park • Outdoor Movies • 4th of July Festivities • Water Play • Performances • Tons of Freebies • Library Fun & Lots More Find out where you can pick up your own copy; email your zip code to: editor@kidsguidemagazine.com. Or check our website in early June to view an online copy.
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All this and more on our website–– the best SoCal family resource, updated DAILY. 92 • spring/summer 2016
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