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Get ahead in math this summer.
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STUDENT STAR
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COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER
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ZCODE 2019 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE
Dr. Kami Hoss
FEATURES
32 ZCODE 2019 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE The ZCode 2019 Summer Camp Guide highlights the wide variety of summer adventures available for North County families. Whether academic or athletic, traditional or high-tech, or somewhere in between, there’s something fun in store for every camper.
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CVMS MATH LEAGUE
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TPHS AT JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT’S PITCHFEST
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STUDIO WEST & THE RECORDING ARTS CENTER
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ORAL SURGEON PROFILE
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IN OUR OWN BACKYARD
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PAINTING PROFILE
Torrey Pines Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
San Diego in Bloom
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS
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OUT & ABOUT PHOTOS
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LIBRARY CALENDAR
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FROM THE PUBLISHER VOL. 8, NO. 1 TM
Camps. Camps. And More Camps!
P U B L I S HE R
Derrick Breaux V P O F O P E R AT I O NS
Jessica Breaux
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ith all of the recent rain and cold weather, I can’t believe we are finally thinking about summer! I’ve always loved summer. As a kid, I would count the days until school was out. It still seems like yesterday. As parents, the mere concept of summer can be a bit overwhelming. Several months of kids at home? What in the heck are they going to do every day? How am I going to pull this off? For these reasons, we have been publishing our popular Annual Summer Camp Guide for the past five years. Although we had no idea of how popular these issues were going to become, this year I am proud to present you with the largest Annual Summer Camp Guide (see page 32) that we’ve published. It is bigger and better than ever! It includes tons of options to keep your youngster occupied during the long break. Grab a cup of tea (or a glass of wine), kick up your feet, and take a peek at the variety of camps being offered this summer. Be sure to reserve your kid’s spot early this year, as summer camps are in high demand and things fill up quickly. And most importantly, tell them you saw their camp in 92130 Magazine!
“My mom always
camp when I was a kid. We stayed in dormitories, ran cool training drills, watched football tapes, and made some great friends along the way. It was an awesome experience!” – Derrick
encouraged my sister and me to try something new during our summer
how just one week out in the wilderness, riding horses and singing songs, can lead to lifelong connections.” – Lainey
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REGIONAL BUZZ D E L• S O L M A G A Z I N E LEAP INTO SUMMER
Our 2019 Summer Camp Issue takes a look at local adventures, including award-winning GC Dance Company’s emphasis on technique, creativity, and fun.
S TAY I N F O R M E D . S TAY C O N N E C T E D .
MEET DEE LEONE
Local resident Dee Leone is an author, photographer, and traveler.
Take a quick look across town with some of the other ZCode Magazines.
LOCAL LAND RESTORATION
San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy recently broke ground on habitat enhancement of Harbaugh Seaside Trails. For more information and articles visit www.delsolmagazine.com.
92129 MAGAZINE ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE
ZCode’s 2019 Summer Camp Issue explores summer opportunities for North County kids, including California All-Stars’ fun and competitive cheer programs.
ACCESS FOR ALL
Volunteer Larry Edwards works to ensure the YMCA serves people from all walks of life.
CODING NINJA
Aaron D’Souza codes to help ease others’ lives and to play games he’s created.
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ZCode Magazines explores alternative educational opportunities throughout North County San Diego.
We learn how the Rancho Coastal District builds strong communities through Boy Scouts.
ZCode’s Private School Guide shares local education options, including Therapeutic Learning Center’s focus on helping kids with learning disabilities.
92064 MAGAZINE IN THE ZONE Since 2009, ZCode Magazines has been an integral feel-good news source for the families within our North County zip codes.
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92024 MAGAZINE STUDENT VOICE At San Dieguito Academy (SDA), students are encouraged to create, explore, and discover their individual voice through the arts. Join our conversation with SDA Visual Arts Department teachers to find out more. April | May 2019 • 92130MAGAZINE.COM • 7
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
things to do in 92130 APRIL + MAY 2019 APRIL APRIL 1 – 5
San Diego Women’s Week
APRIL 12 – 14
Spring Home Decorating & Remodeling Show
A week of events and a one-day conference to inspire, empower, and connect women www.sdwomensweek.com
Friday and Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Del Mar Fairgrounds www.homeshowsusa.net
APRIL 6
APRIL 19
Spring Egg Hunt Arts and crafts, face painting, photo opportunities, and more; bring your own basket 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Carmel Valley Recreation Center www.sandiego.gov
Senior Luncheon Free lunch, cards, and board games for ages 50 and up; registration required 12:30 – 3 p.m. Carmel Valley Recreation Center For more information call 858-552-1616 APRIL 20
APRIL 8 – 12
Spring Break Del Mar Union School District Solana Beach School District San Dieguito Union High School District
Torrey Hills Spring Egg Hunt Games, music, face painting, and more; egg hunt for ages 0-9; scavenger hunt for ages 10 and up 9 – 11 a.m. | Torrey Hills Community Park For more information call 858-552-1687
APRIL 9 – MAY 7
Kids Cooking Class
APRIL 21
Basic fundamentals, preparation, nutrition, culture, and safety of cooking Tuesdays: 3 – 4:15 p.m. Ocean Air Recreation Center www.sandiego.gov
Easter
APRIL 12
Kids Night Out Drop off your little ones for four hours of snacks, games, dinner, and a movie; $18 per person 5 – 9 p.m. Carmel Valley Recreation Center To register call 858-552-1616
APRIL 22
Earth Day APRIL 26
5th Annual Healthy Aging Conference Dynamic speakers, lunch, and prize drawings; $30 per person; register by April 19 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Fairbanks Ranch Country Club www.rsfseniors.org APRIL 27
I Love a Clean San Diego’s Creek to Bay Cleanup 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Various sites across San Diego County www.creektobay.org
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Heart & Stroke Ball: A Night at the Derby Cocktail hour, gourmet food stations, silent and live auctions, inspirational program, live music, and a signature mint julep toast; benefiting the American Heart Association 5 p.m. | Del Mar Fairgrounds sandiegoheartball.heart.org
M AY MAY 10
Kids Night Out Drop off your little ones for four hours of snacks, games, dinner, and a movie; $18 per person 5 – 9 p.m. | Carmel Valley Recreation Center To register call 858-552-1616 MAY 11
Night Nation Run Experience a music-filled 5K course with live DJs, light shows, bubble zones, and an epic after party in the world’s first running music festival! 5 – 10 p.m. | Del Mar Fairgrounds www.nightnationrun.com/san-diego MAY 12
Mother’s Day MAY 17
Senior Luncheon Free lunch, cards, and board games for ages 50 and up; registration required 12:30 – 3 p.m. Carmel Valley Recreation Center For more information call 858-552-1616
MAY 25
1ST TUESDAYS
THURSDAYS
8 Annual Heart of a Child Benefit Concert
SDCCC Networking Mixer
Toastmasters – HiFi Speakers
5 – 7 p.m. See website for location www.sandiegocoastalchamber.com
Learn to speak with confidence and poise in front of an audience 12 – 1 p.m. 3661 Valley Centre Dr., Suite 400 www.hifispeakers.toastmastersclubs.org
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The premier showcase of the best young musical talent in San Diego; benefiting Resounding Joy’s Ariana Miller Music with Heart Program providing no-cost music therapy to patients at Rady Children’s Hospital 5:30 p.m. The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center www.resoundingjoyinc.org
Carmel Valley Recreation Council Meeting 7 – 9 p.m. | Carmel Valley Recreation Center www.cvsd.com
Diamond Gateway Women’s Organization Meeting
WEDNESDAYS
2nd Thursdays | 7 p.m. Mount Carmel Church of the Nazarene For more information call Dael at 619-252-0804
Afterschool Homework Club MAY 27
Free of charge; permission slip required; ages 6-12 1 – 2 p.m. | Ocean Air Recreation Center www.sandiego.gov
Memorial Day
RECURRING
4TH THURSDAYS
Carmel Valley Community Planning Board Meeting
Afterschool Recreation Program
TUESDAYS
Torrey Pines Toastmasters Learn to speak with confidence and poise in front of an audience 12 – 1 p.m. 11682 El Camino Real, Suite #100 www.tptm.info
7 p.m. | Carmel Valley Branch Library www.cvsd.com
Free activities including crafts, sports, and other seasonal and cultural programs for children ages 6-12; permission slip required 2 – 3 p.m. | Ocean Air Recreation Center www.sandiego.gov
FRIDAYS
Toastmasters – B.I.A. Club Learn to speak with confidence and poise in front of an audience 7 a.m. | 12780 High Bluff Dr. www.6398.toastmastersclubs.org
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S P O R T S R E G I S T R AT I O N & A N N O U N C E M E N T S BADMINTON
PICKLEBALL
TENNIS
Open Play Badminton
Open Play Pickleball
Open Play Tennis Courts
Days and times vary Ocean Air Recreation Center Carmel Valley Recreation Center www.sandiego.gov
Days and times vary Ocean Air Recreation Center Carmel Valley Recreation Center www.sandiego.gov
Mondays – Fridays: 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturdays: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sundays: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Carmel Valley Community Park www.sandiego.gov
BASKETBALL
PING PONG
Open Play Basketball
Open Play Ping Pong
Days and times vary Ocean Air Recreation Center Carmel Valley Recreation Center www.sandiego.gov
Mondays – Saturdays Times vary Ocean Air Recreation Center www.sandiego.gov
GOLF
3 Annual Rollin’ From the Heart Charity Golf Tournament rd
Registration now open Event Date: July 26 12:30 p.m. The Crossings at Carlsbad www.rollinfromtheheart.org
(Dates and events subject to change)
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VOLLEYBALL
Open Play Volleyball Days and times vary Ocean Air Recreation Center Carmel Valley Recreation Center www.sandiego.gov
SKATEBOARDING WALK AND RUN
Carmel Valley Skate Park 10 a.m. – Dusk | 12600 El Camino Real www.sandiego.gov
Relay for Life of North County Inland San Diego Online registration open Event Date: June 8 www.relayforlife.org/ncisdca
Have a sporting event? Log on to www.92130magazine.com to submit it!
Is your child struggling in school homework or grades? Confused by Common Core? Are you tired of watching your child struggle in math, reading, or getting ideas on paper?
The Therapeutic Learning Center (TLC) is offering a different kind of summer camp. Their cognitive Boot Camps don’t just maintain, they build new underlying skills that make learning and assignments easier and more efficient. TLC Boot Camps are fun but aren’t doing fancy games that do the processing for the students. They are addressing challenges in the underlying processing skills that are not taught in school or traditional summer programs. TLC solves learning problems by helping students develop underlying processing skills that are often overlooked, yet are critical to academic and social success. Make the most of summer. Have fun creating a “new normal”
Example: Perceptual reasoning, visual-spatial and memory skills are critical to efficiency in learning Common Core math and literacy
Summer program small groups Math skills using perceptual reasoning – 1st grade - Algebra ll Writing skills using perceptual reasoning – 1st-9th grade Reading Comprehension using logic & reasoning – 2nd-9th Using Film Making to build Executive Function Skills
There is a reason your bright child struggles in school, and it’s not your fault, your child’s school or that your child is lazy. Weak or inefficient processing skills will cause a bright student to struggle.
And in TLC tradition – individual therapies • memory (auditory and visual) • processing speed • auditory and visual processing • core learning skills
TLC Boot Camps make Common Core concepts accessible to your child, allowing your child to become a confident, motivated and
independent learner.
Find the full summer calendar of offerings at
www.TherapeuticLearning.com
The Learning Continuum Academic Learning Foundational Academic Skills
Schools & tutors remain here
Reading, Writing, Math
Executive Function Skills
Strategizing, Organizing, Self-Monitoring
TLC goes beneath the surface to treat the problem here
Processing Skills
Memory, Auditory & Visual Processing, Processing Speed
Core Learning Skills
Internal Organization, Body Awareness, Motor Planning
Learning Starts & Builds from HERE
Learning
Spend this summer knowing your child is prepared for the fall!
990 Highland Drive | Suite 106-A info@therapeuticlearning.com
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S T U D E N T S TA R
quadruple threat Andrew Vu Shines Across the Spectrums: Musical, Academic, Athletic, and Service
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hen Andrew Vu was only four years old, he began formal classical piano lessons. by KELLEY GUSICH | photos by PortrArt Creations “However, my interest in music was rooted much earlier in my toddler years as I watched and admired my older brother, Khoa, play the instrument,” he said. Since that early interest was awakened, Andrew’s accolades have been many: first place in the San Diego Symphony’s Hot Shots Young Artist’s Competition, the 2018 Music Teacher’s Association of CA Chopin Festival, 2016 Sonata Festival, 2015 Concerto Competition, and the opportunity to perform at Carnegie Hall. Andrew even received the 2015 Mayoral Award for Outstanding Asian Pacific Islander, established by Mayor Kevin Faulconer to recognize high school students for their hard work, academic achievements, and community services. “Receiving the award was very surreal to me since I was not expecting it at all!” Andrew smiled. Along with volunteering as pianist at St. Therese of Carmel Catholic Church for several years, Andrew has also enjoyed performing solo and collaborative concerts at school events, senior homes, community events, and libraries throughout California. Reaching out to the next generation of musicians, Andrew teaches private lessons to young children, accompanies the children’s choirs at St. James Catholic Church, and mentors at the Carmel Valley Summer Symphony. “Music has provided me the opportunities to make invaluable lifelong friendships and to serve the community,” he shared. He is also involved in jazz band and varsity track and field at Canyon Crest Academy, where he excels academically. In his free time, Andrew enjoys nature by hiking through wilderness areas and interacting with its creatures (he’s always wished to rescue, raise, and release stranded otter pups), fishing with his dad, making desserts for his mom, or playing billiard, bowling, or foosball games with his younger brother. Andrew believes that he is called to serve others daily. “My achievements speak for the unsurpassed love and support I have received from my family, my teachers, and my community,” he said. “I, however, don’t want to be known for my achievements, but rather as a team player in my community.”
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B EST . S UMMER . E VER ! SCRIPPS PERFORMING
ACADEMY
ARTS
Official School of the Scripps Ballet Theatre
MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE CAMPS Ages 3.5-16
SUMMER INTENSIVE Ages 9-19
Chillin’ Like a Villain, Make Your Own Music Video, On Broadway, Princess Ballet Camp and MORE!
4/13 in Scripps Ranch Pre-Registration Required
Early Bird Registration Now Open! Young Men’s Program
with Michael Fothergill, AD Ballet Arkansas
Scripps Ranch 858.586.7834
S c r i p p s Pe r f o r m i n g A r t s A c a d e m y. c o m
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Auditions 4/12 in Carmel Valley
Junior, Teen, Intermediate & Pre -Professional Programs
Carmel Valley 858.509.2624
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If there’s one thing that North County residents enjoy more than the beach, it’s the various cuisine, beverages, and sweet treats throughout San Diego. Here, we offer a taste of some local flavor.
fare & festivity
in dreaming CHOCOLATE...
on the map
NOW OPEN
Carmel Valley’s highly anticipated mixed-use development, One Paseo, is officially open for business. Dining options will be rolling open through the spring and summer, including Shake Shack, Urbn Pizza, Sweetfin Poké, International Smoke, Salt & Straw, Tender Greens, North Italia, Cava Grill, Parakeet Cafe, Harland Brewing, and many more. Calling all chocoholics! Enjoy dozens of delectable chocolate tastings, demonstrations, a chocolate fountain, and more at the San Diego Botanic Garden’s Chocolate Festival on Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tasting tickets will be sold on site. Learn more at www.sdbgarden.org/chocolate.htm.
RICE
Chicken
Rancho Peñasquitos is now home to San Diego’s first Rice Chicken, a Korean fried chicken chain serving gluten-free rice flour-fried chicken, beer, wine, boba, and soju. It’s a lighter, still-flavorful alternative to wheat flour, and the menu also includes baked and roasted options. See more at www.ricechickensd.com.
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TASTE TOWNE
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National Win
CVMS TEAM PLACES FIRST IN MATH CONTEST
T
he Carmel Valley Middle School (CVMS) Math League placed first in the middle school category at the Fall Start Up Event, a national mathematics contest administered by National Assessment & Testing (NA&T). The contest serves as a fast-paced test of students’ familiarity with basic math skills, in which they individually solve as many of the 100 problems as they can within a 30-minute time limit, covering a variety of mathematical topics. “It’s a lot like a musician practicing scales,” said NA&T Director of Academic Competitions Tom Clymer. “These common operations and problems can become second nature and nearly instantaneous.” Several CVMS students received individual awards at the competition, helping their team place first in the nation. Jacopo Rizzo
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placed third, Archit Chaturvedi placed fifth, Edison Shen placed 10th, Elliott Liu placed 11th, Katherine Zhao placed 15th, Teddy Xu placed 18th, Erica Wang placed 19th, Amy Feng placed 20th, and Amogh Chaturvedi placed 21st. “My students and I would like to express our heartfelt thank you to former coach Mr. David Vaughn and the Art of Problem Solving’s Mr. Richard Rusczyk and team for their support and dedication to the math league,” said CVMS Math League Coach Snow Lee. NA&T administers high-quality mathematics competitions for middle and high school students, covering a wide range of topics, difficulties, and formats in order to provide both confidence and challenges to students of all abilities. Learn more at www.natassessment.com.
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ASK ABOU T
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CAMPS! • Boys & Girls • Adult Classes • High School Students • Co-Ed Acro • Parent Tot Classes • Climate controlled!
1-800-GYMINNY www.GyminnyKids.com
ENRICHMENT
ATHLETICS
ACADEMICS
Our summer programs are stuctured to hone academic & critical thinking skills, develop self-confidence & foster motivation. CCHS offers week-long sessions for mornings & afternoon for students K-9. Baking • Photoshop • Baseball • Harry Potter • Leadsership ASL for kids • Swimming • Ceramics • Band Camp • Football Basketball • Underwater Robotics • Tennis • Drama • Art Soccer • Little Dons • Volleyball
All camps are $200
For details on our summer programs & to register visit
www.cathedralcatholic.org/summerprograms
(except Underwater Robotics – $275)
5555 Del Mar Heights Road San Diego, CA 92130
Phone: (858) 523-4000 www.catherdralcatholic.org
SUMMER CAMP FOR SMART & GIFTED STUDENTS
Camp Weeks: June 17th - August 9th, 2019
K-10th Students
-6th Students
Address: 5951 Village Center Loop Rd, San Diego, CA 92130
Featured Weekly STEAM Camps: (Perquisites Required)
* Java|Python Programming|Scratch|Alice 3 * Mobile App Inventor *Drone Academy ™ 3D Game Design * Makers:
www.inGenius.us 858-381-0128 info@inGenius.us
- August 2nd, 2019
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*Leadership & Management: Debate|Public Speaking| *Design Thinking: Virtual City Design|Digital Art Studio|
Web Design|Mobile Game Design|Movie Maker *Fun Science: Biology|Chemistry|Physics|Marine|Spy|CSI
* *Sports:
Fine Art|Performing Art
Camps are filling up quickly, so enroll now! Carmel Valley Campus: Canyon Crest Academy 5951 Village Center Loop Rd San Diego, CA 92130 Camp Hours: M-F 8:30am-6:30pm
Scripps Ranch Campus: Dingeman Elementary School 11840 Scripps Creek Dr San Diego, CA 92131 Camp Hours: M-F 8:30am-6:30pm
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North County
Carmel Valley’s #1 Dance Studio
2018
Readers’ Choice
“Best of”
COMPLETE ADULT PROGRAM / 6-8 YRS; 9-12 YRS & TEENS JAZZ / BALLET / POINTE / BALLET BARRE WORX / HIP-HOP /PRE-SCHOOL DANCER'S CONDITIONING / LYRICAL/ACRO / TURNS & LEAPS CONTEMPORARY / COMPETITION / STAGE COACHING
*Evaluation may be required. Space is limited.
Ages 3 - Adult • Beginning - Professional Levels • Renowned Professional Staff
Accepting New Enrollments for 2019! Nomintated for a 2017 BRAVO San Diego Award for Best Dance Performance/Best Dance Company by San Diego Theatre Review
858-792-9303
12750 Carmel Country Road, Ste. 103 • 92130 • www.northcountydancearts.com April | May 2019 • 92130MAGAZINE.COM • 21
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER DR. KAMI HOSS CONNECTS HIS WORK TO THE COMMUNITY
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r. Kami Hoss sets an exemplary model through his dental practice, The Super Dentists. Not only has he redefined the dental experience, Kami contributes widely to the community through his practice, focusing primarily on education and children. Kami and his business partner and wife, Dr. Nazli Keri, founded The Super Dentists to be a “cure” for common fears of the dental experience. “We decided to reinvent and transform the dental experience by changing everything people hate about the dentist,” Kami explained. “We’ve done this with delivering the highest quality of care in a super fun way.” The Super Dentist experience includes superheroes, supervillains, music (some even written by Kami himself), and augmented reality experiences. “It’s incredibly rewarding and humbling to see kids and parents running into our practices, laughing, playing, taking photos with our characters, and wanting our autographs,” Kami acknowledged. Dr. Kami Hoss and his team at The Super Dentists take their show on the road by presenting at community programs and speaking engagements and participating in career fairs at local schools. They also host on-site job shadowing opportunities, wellness fairs, and mouth guard fitting clinics. “Each spring, hundreds of children across the county receive free dental care from our pediatric dentists during Free Dental Day,” Kami shared. And for the past 15 years, The Super Dentists has hosted its popular Candy Buy
Back program during the week of Halloween, collecting more than 20,000 pounds of candy that is donated to military troops overseas. Finally, Kami is helping spread the word about the importance of oral health and its impact on psychological and physical health in his new book, If Your Mouth Could Talk, which will be released later this year. In addition to supporting the community’s physical health, Kami also helps young people learn about financial health through his work with Junior Achievement (JA) of San Diego County’s BizTown. In this program, fourth and fifth graders learn about financial literacy in a fun, real-world setting. “The Super Dentists is also part of the Finance Park, another JA project that works with high school kids to help them find what they want to do as a career,” explained Kami. As an accomplished musician, Kami has made it a point that The Super Dentists support local music initiatives like Classics 4 Kids, a nonprofit organization that aims to inspire children through classical music. Kami understands the inspiration of music first hand. He has played the piano and keyboard since he was a child and started writing music as a teenager. “I honestly think that my creativity around every new initiative we come up with at The Super Dentists is because of my music background,” he shared. Dr. Kami Hoss and The Super Dentists’ contributions to the community have been highlighted since 2017 when they became a recognized partner of Live Well San Diego. Kami said his practice “is fully committed to its vision of contributing towards a healthy, safe, and thriving community.”
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TPHS STUDENTS PRESENT BUSINESS IDEAS AT PITCHFEST
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ver 50 juniors and seniors from Torrey Pines High School (TPHS) attended Junior Achievement’s (JA) PitchFest in February, an event that allows young adults to pitch their business ideas to local entrepreneurs and business professionals. The students – all taking the Advanced Business Management course at TPHS – prepared by brainstorming, creating elevator pitches, and using visuals to demonstrate their businesses. They also benefited from mentoring by industry professionals provided by a partnership with JA. The winning team was Braveio from TPHS, who created an app that connects students to potential art and writing contests, and can help students find scholarships and grants. With the competitive nature of high school, the app helps students find opportunities to add awards and other recognitions to their resume or college applications. TPHS’s Pocket Tutor team won the Change Maker Business award
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for creating an app that connects students with other students at their school for tutoring. “The problem they are solving is that tutoring is insanely expensive, and it puts upper income students at a much larger advantage for college, creating a very disproportionate gap at the college level and beyond,” said TPHS teacher Shannon Essrig. “This app allows high school students to tutor (creating jobs), and also allows students to get tutoring help at an affordable rate.” The two teams will now prepare for the final JA Company Program Competition on April 30, where they will compete with other local teams for San Diego’s Company of the Year. Since 1950, JA San Diego programs have reached more than one million students, ensuring that they are prepared for the future by teaching them how to get a job, start a business, and manage money. Discover more at www.jasandiego.org.
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TALENT IN TRAINING Studio West Offers Music Production Camps for Young Musicians
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tudio West has been San Diego’s premier recording studio for over 40 years, but recently some new clients have been working there. In 2015, owner Peter Dyson started a series of week-long music production camps for middle and high school students, largely due to his own children’s musical journey. “My daughter plays the harp and my son is a drummer. They both had amazing teachers and great experiences performing with various ensembles, but a recording studio is a different environment that helps musicians grow.” The week-long camps involve instruction in songwriting, production and performance. Many students have a background in music theory and traditional instruments, but it’s not a requirement. “A laptop is now a musical instrument, just like a piano or guitar, but to play it requires the same instruction, discipline, and hard work that’s required for more traditional instruments,” said Dyson.
Performing in a studio is intimidating, but students rise to the occasion. As the lead instructor, San Diego songwriter, performer, and father of two multi-instrumentalist preteen boys Shawn Rohlf explains it, “I’m amazed at the musicianship and work ethic of the kids. If they are this good now, where will they be in 10 years?” At the end of the week, parents and students listen to the songs that students have written and produced over the week. The experience leaves many ready for more. As student Chrysta Hlavacek (17) puts it, “Making music with talented artists is my dream job, and going to Studio West helps me get there.”
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1. Best friends at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society’s 5K Paw Walk in the Garden. 2. Charlie and Blake at the 10th Annual Mitchell Thorp Foundation Warrior Spirit Run/ Walk, which raised $142,000 to support children diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions. Photo by Michele Friszell Photography. 3. River checks out the greenery during his afternoon walk. 4. Sam and Gio visited the poppy super bloom in Lake Elsinore. 5. Members of the CCA Debate Team won multiple awards at the San Diego/Imperial Valley Speech League Competition Division 3B held at Rancho Bernardo High School. Pictured left to right: Assistant Coach Gherty Galace, Eric Park, Edward Li, Elaine Guo, Danny An, Arnav Vora, Sonia Yan, Andrew Gu, and Head Coach the Honorable Michael Orfield (ret.).
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COMMUNITY STUFF
Carmel Valley Moms Form Volunteer Coalition
Local Artists at ArtWalk
92130’s Mary Reynolds and Melinda Tucker have been working alongside University of California San Diego pediatrician Dr. Kenneth Lyons Jones to form the Nine Months Matter Coalition, a philanthropic volunteer group that focuses on raising funds to help educate the community about alcohol-free pregnancies and to support children diagnosed with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). The group, along with the Southern California affiliate of the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, supports the Nine Months Matter public awareness campaign organized by UC San Diego’s Center for Better Beginnings. The Nine Months Matter Coalition is comprised of members from Rancho Santa Fe, 4S Ranch, Carmel Valley, Del Mar, and Point Loma. The group held a Sip and Shop Boutique fundraiser in March, and is now planning an Author Luncheon event for September, which is worldwide FASD Awareness Month. Learn more about how to get involved at www.ninemonthsmatter.org/coalition.
SDUHSD Classified School Employee of the Year San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD) has named Debbie Johnson, Administrative Assistant II for Technology Services, the 2019 Classified School Employee of the Year (CSEY). Debbie has been part of the SDUHSD team since 1993 and in her current role for over 18 years. She is recognized for her positive attitude, patience, problem-solving skills, and studentfocused service. She will now advance to the San Diego County-wide CSEY Program. Each of the 10 SDUHSD sites, along with district departments, recognized an outstanding member of their team as part of the annual CSEY Program. Carmel Valley school honorees included: Caroline Moroney, Administrative Assistant II (Canyon Crest Academy); Catherine Pavnic, Learning Commons Technician (Torrey Pines High School); Roberta Blank, Administrative Assistant III (Carmel Valley Middle School); and Shannon Cary, Secretary (Pacific Trails Middle School). District department honorees included: Rocky Clark, Instructional Assistant (Special Education); Sam Flores, Maintenance Worker II (Maintenance and Operations); Jose “Saul” Villasenor, Nutrition Services Assistant II (Nutrition Services); and Debbie Windle, Dispatcher (Transportation Services).
92130 artists Sue Britt, Simon Loli, Angela Bushman, Joanne Max, and Jeremy Sicile-Kira will be among over 350 local, national, and international artists showcasing their work at the 35th Annual Mission Federal ArtWalk in Little Italy on April 27-28. The event is the largest and longest running arts festival in Southern California, drawing more than 120,000 visitors to view art mediums including painting, sculpture, glass work, photography, and fine jewelry. Attendees can enjoy free live music, dance performances, interactive art experiences, street food, family-friendly art projects at KidsWalk, and more. Mission Federal ArtWalk will also host a Surfboard Art Auction in partnership with Rerip, a nonprofit organization that specializes in repurposing surfboards to minimize waste. Artists will transform 35 upcycled surfboards to be auctioned off online and in the Piazza della Famiglia during the event, benefiting ArtReach, Mission Federal ArtWalk’s nonprofit partner that delivers visual arts education to underserved K-8 schools in San Diego.
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CCA Team Wins Garibaldi Bowl Students from Canyon Crest Academy (CCA) recently won a regional ocean science academic competition, the Garibaldi Bowl, which is part of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB). The competition tests students’ knowledge of ocean science disciplines through quick multiple-choice questions and open-ended team challenge questions. The CCA team includes Allen Huang, Catherine Zhang, Martin Holmes, Mason Holmes, Cynthia Chen, and coach Mary Holmes. The team will advance with other regional winners to the 22nd Annual NOSB Finals Competition in Washington, D.C. from April 11 through 14. NOSB is an academic corporation and program that addresses a national gap in environmental and earth sciences in public education by introducing high school students to and engaging them in ocean science, preparing them for ocean science-related and other STEM careers, and helping them become knowledgeable citizens and environmental stewards. Discover more at www.nosb.org.
A team of seventh through 10th grade students from Carmel Valley Middle School, Earl Warren Middle School, and Torrey Pines High School excelled in the 2018-2019 FIRST Tech Challenge season, in which students explore STEM through designing, building, programming, and operating robots to play a floor game in an alliance format. The team, called Alpacas, consists of Manav Khanvilkar, Ayush Mithbawkar, Caleb Rowden, Mihika Tiwari, Esha Hindupur, Nandita Kodali, and Amy Peng and is mentored by coaches Digamber Mithbawker and Shashank Khanvilkar and parent volunteers Mayank Tiwari and Norm Rowden. Alpacas took home two second place and two first place awards in four league matches. They also placed as the third runner up for the Inspire Award and the Collins Aerospace Innovate Award. The team moved on to the regional competition in March, finishing in the top 10. Learn more about the program at www.firstinspires.org/robotics/ftc.
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SUMMER CAMP GUIDE
OUTPOST SUMMER CAMPS OFFERS EXCITING SUMMER EXPERIENCES FOR CAMPERS In North County
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San Diego, summertime is what you make of it, and local camps provide infinite opportunities for local children and teens. It’s the perfect chance to discover a new passion, or dive deeper into activities you already love. And of course, whether you’re taking the stage, passing the ball, getting ahead in academics, or sitting around the campfire,
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Phone: 858-842-4900 Description of Summer Camp: Outpost Summer Camps provides old-fashioned outdoor summer day camp programs to kids ages 3 to 14, serving Carmel Valley and surrounding areas.
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he team at Outpost Summer Camps believes that, now more than ever, children should have the opportunity to be away from their electronic devices for extended periods of time. And, of course, there is nothing better than a summer day camp experience to make that a reality. Founded in 2001, the camp serves over 1,500 children every summer in a completely outdoor and screen-free environment. Their core mission is to provide group-centered and enriching camp experiences for children and young adults. The Outpost experience has three “pillars” that parents have loved for more
“BY STAYING LONGER AT CAMP, CHILDREN OF ALL TEMPERAMENTS HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO LEARN NAMES, GET COMPLETELY COMFORTABLE WITH ROUTINES, AND MAKE AND KEEP NEW FRIENDS.”
than 15 summers: door-to-door transportation, “old-fashioned” camp activities (think MUD!), and exceptional, well-trained staff that ensure a quality experience for each child. Outpost is open to children ages 3 to 14, and according to Owner/Director Stuart Jones, “Each of our camps has exciting, age-appropriate activities for the different age groups, but all share in the philosophy of creative, spontaneous fun facilitated by the counselors and campers.” The camp’s three-week sessions are what make Outpost so unique in today’s norm of week-long programs. Stuart explained, “By staying longer at camp, children of all temperaments have enough time to learn names, get completely comfortable with routines, and make and keep new friends.” Cultivating friendships and making meaningful connections is one of the most rewarding and fun aspects of a camp experience, so Outpost strives to make this a priority for campers. Another way the camps stand out is with their continuous commitment to safety. Outpost Summer Camps has been continuously accredited by the American Camp Association since inception and operates under San Diego County permit as an Organized Camp. The team at Outpost takes both the physical and emotional safety of campers seriously. The camp’s staff is trained in American Red Cross CPR and prior to the start of camp, they participate in comprehensive sessions on emergency procedures, crisis management, positive discipline, and child development. Ultimately, they strive to create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for all campers. Stuart and his wife Kelly, a clinical psychologist, run the camp as their family business, bringing years of child development experience to Outpost. Additionally, the duo hires, trains, and retains their director team from their best counselors, who have invested 8 to 10 years at the camps and are specialized in their programs. For more information about Outpost Summer Camps visit www.OutpostSummerCamps.com or call 858-842-4900.
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SAN DIEGUITO
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he Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito (BGCSDTO) is offering camps throughout Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Solana Beach, and Encinitas. Camp season begins June 17 and runs through Aug. 22, with unique scheduling options for each program. BGCSDTO’s variety of camps are for campers ages 5 to 15. From Junior Adventure Camps and Teen Adventure Camps to half-day camp options, BGCSDTO has something for everyone! Adventure Camps range in activities for specific age groups, and include anything from dance, art, and cooking to sports, games, field trips throughout San Diego, and more! Swimming field trips are also offered weekly and are free to all campers attending that day. BGCSDTO’s camps are designed to focus on teamwork, building self-esteem, and having fun! For teens ages 14 to 15 looking to build on their professional skills, the Leaders In Training Program (LIT) is a perfect option that gives teens hands-on experience as they work with staff and younger campers. LIT hours can be used towards community service requirements for graduation and college applications. The BGCSDTO Summer Adventure Camps offer affordable, flexible, and fun camp options. Financial assistance and military discounts are offered to families that qualify. Registration opens March 1. Visit www.bgcSummerCamps.org for programs, dates, camp fees, registration, and to view the Summer Camp Guide.
DANCEOLOGY PERFORMING ARTS CAMPUS WEEKLY TOT CAMPS – CLASSES FOR 18 MONTHS AND UP – ALL LEVELS
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anceoloy Performing Arts Campus caters to boys and girls of all dance experience while providing an encouraging and welcoming environment. Themed Danceology Summer Camps for ages three to six are a great way to introduce your little one to the art of dance through fun and interactive activities. Danceology also offers a wide range of summer classes starting as young as 18 months. Beginning level classes are offered for all ages. It’s never too late to start! Classes are ongoing. Start any time. Learn more at www.Danceology.biz.
“MY DAUGHTER HAD A BLAST AT DANCEOLOGY SUMMER CAMPS! THE TEACHERS ARE VERY FRIENDLY, TRUSTWORTHY, AND ORGANIZED, AND THEY MAKE IT FUN TO LEARN NEW DANCE SKILLS.” – TIFFANY MONDAY “MY DAUGHTER HAS MADE HER BEST FRIENDS AT DANCEOLOGY!” – LENORE REESE 34 • 92130MAGAZINE.COM • April | May 2019
CALIFORNIA ALL-STARS
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ith more than 1,000 athletes throughout six locations, five in California and one in Arizona, California All-Stars (CAS) Cheer offers the most competitive cheerleading program in the state of California. Its North County location in San Marcos welcomes boys and girls of all ages and skill levels to be part of a nationally recognized team and 12-time World Champions, among other awards. CAS offers tumbling camps in the summer, which focus on tumbling techniques for beginners, intermediate, and advanced levels. The camps can last two or three days and are three hours per day. With its highly trained and energetic staff, CAS provides a sense of work ethic and life lessons in each of its classes. “People come to California All-Stars for top quality coaching and family atmosphere,” said Tannaz Kirichkow, Owner of CAS. “Life lessons, core values, and athletic excellence come hand-in-hand. We love to see our kids succeed on and off the floor!” CAS has something for every budding cheerleader out there! Join the CAS San Marcos family for the new season! Tryouts for new teams will be held May 13, 14, and 15. To learn more about camps, classes, and clinics at CAS, visit www.CaliforniaAllStars.com/SanMarcos or call 760-471-2243.
ROBOT CITY WEST
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aunch your child’s fascination for robotics and coding in the coolest camp in the galaxy! In this powerhouse educational camp, students ages 6 to 12 will boost STEAM skills while engineering and programming alien robotic friends. Each morning, campers advance through Robot City’s vertical coding curriculum featuring over 10 distinct lessons as they launch the electrifying Mini Sphero and Ozobot robots on exciting space missions in the field. In the second part of the day, students boost engineering skills as they hand-build robots. Your child will walk away knowing fundamentals of electricity and robotics, as well as more complex concepts such as mechanisms and sensors. Camp culminates with Robot City’s signature Space Invaders Battle and live student showcase. A bonus take-home robot and study packet offer summer extension ideas to enjoy long after camp has ended. Don’t wait to register your child for Robot City’s popular half- and full-day camps to lay a foundation for lifelong excitement for technology and robotics. Tuition is $260 until April 19 with code ZCODE19 (regularly $275). Visit www.RobotCityWest.com for dates and locations including 4S Ranch, Carmel Valley, Del Sur, Rancho Bernardo, Poway, and more.
SEW INSPIRED KIDS
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he hum of nine sewing machines... all manned by kids? What an incredible sight! It all happens at Sew Inspired, a modern-day sewing circle for kids launched in 2009 by entrepreneur and fashion and interior designer Laura Prince. Sew Inspired offers Sewing Birthday parties, a year-round after school program, and Saturday Sew Camps for kids that have never sewn before or students who are very busy during the school week and want to squeeze in sewing time. Their iconic three-day Summer Sew Camps start in June and run through August. The sew camps are designed for two age groups: Lil’ Gals who are 7½ to 9 years old, and the Tweeners age group, 10 to 13 years old. Each year they design an amazing collection of trendy and practical projects. Small class size. Campers learn foundational sewing skills and a creative method of constructional thinking. Sew Inspired’s Sew Camps will be one of your child’s favorite summertime memories! Learn more at www.SewInspired.biz or reach out at 760-908-7853 and SewInspiredEncinitas@gmail.com. April | May 2019 • 92130MAGAZINE.COM • 35
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DRAWN2ART
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oin Drawn2Art this summer for a variety of camps that are designed to spark a desire for future investigation and learning as a young artist (ages 4-17). Camps are offered half or full-day each week, with varied camp themes, including: • Clay Sculpture: Students are taught basic sculpting techniques to create and paint some of their favorite cartoon characters. Choose from cartoon or classic clay camps! • Anime & Cartooning: Learn the basic fundamentals of traditional and Japanese-style cartooning. Create original anime characters, including your very own anime-style self-portrait! • Figure Drawing & Portraiture: Learn to draw three-dimensional heads and figures using simple step-by-step techniques. • Awaken the Force: Become the art master of your favorite space characters. Learn to drawn and sculpt BB8, Chewbacca, and more! • Wizarding World (NEW): Embrace your inner witch or wizard (muggles invited along as well). Use sculpey, paper, pencils, and colors to create your favorite characters and monstrous (or quite fuzzy and harmless) beasts. For more information or to register for camps, visit www.Drawn2ArtStudios.com/Studio-Locations/San-Diego and click register for camps, or call 858-538-5278.
THE CODER SCHOOL NORTH SAN DIEGO
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ilicon Valley’s #1 after-school coding program for kids is finally here! The Coder School’s camps leverage goodies from their year-round custom-learning coding programs to create a uniquely collaborative environment where kids work together and code together. The Coder School has camps for students at all skill levels and ages 7 to 17. Kids learn languages from Scratch to Python and exciting topics like app development and robotics using top-of-the-line computers and tools from Arduino Microcontroller to MINDSTORM® and RaspberryPi. The Coder School camps are carefully staffed under a ratio of 6:1 with the program’s regular year-round coaches who either hold or are working towards their computer science, engineering, or math degrees and have lots of experience teaching throughout the year. Camps run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Kids code throughout the week and demo their creations on Friday afternoon! Learn more at NorthSanDiego.TheCoderSchool.com, 858-859-3330, or visit the school at 9879 Carmel Mountain Rd.
INSPIRED MOVEMENT DANCE & PERFORMING ARTS
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hether your child is already an experienced dancer or just starting out, you don’t need to look any further than Inspired Movement Dance & Performing Arts (IM) for a summer dance experience that will leave lasting memories and inspiration. “We want everyone to experience the joy of dance, and IM provides that type of environment for not only the dancer, but the whole family!” said Jenna Saylor, IM Owner and Director. Inspired Movement offers specialized week-long summer camp experiences for ages 3 to 5, 5 to 8, and 8 to 12. Each age group can choose from programs that focus on musical theater, hip hop, ballet, jazz, acro, lyrical, and more. They offer half-day and full-day camps for all age groups, and while camps mainly focus on dance instruction, dance campers will also get to enjoy arts and crafts, play games, and take part in end of the week performances for their families. Camps are centered on fun! Intensives are also offered for more advanced dancers ages 8 and up. Inspired Movement prides themselves on bringing in the best dance instruction from outside San Diego and is becoming very well-known for offering amazing monthly master classes and summer guest teachers. During intensives, dancers have the opportunity to learn from professional master teachers working well within the dance industry. Intensive programs vary from ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, on-camera filming, and more. “Summer is a time where we see exponential growth in our dancers,” says Jenna. For more information on IM’s instructors, programs, and camps offered visit www.InspiredMovementDance.com. 36 • 92130MAGAZINE.COM • April | May 2019
MATHNASIUM OF CARMEL VALLEY
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f you’re looking to give your child a summer that’s both fun and constructive, check out Mathnasium! Their Summer Power Workout Plans include fractions, multiplication, algebra readiness, geometry readiness, and more. Studies have shown that over summer vacation, students can lose a significant amount of math skills learned during the school year. Mathnasium summer programs are designed to address summer learning loss or the “summer slide.” With the pressures and time constraints of the school year at a standstill, summer is the perfect time to catch up and get ahead in math. Mathnasium assesses each student individually and creates a customized learning plan so they are working on content specific to their current and future needs. All teaching takes place at the center – no packets to do at home. Trained instructors will help your kids retain what they learned in math class this year, so they’re well equipped for a strong start in the fall. For 15 years, Mathnasium has been the authority in math education for grades 2 to 12. It’s not just what they do, it’s all they do. Call or email Mathnasium to schedule a free assessment and trial. If you prefer, you can also schedule these directly via www.Mathnasium.com/CarmelValley.
DEL MAR PINES SCHOOL
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el Mar Pines School, in the heart of Carmel Valley, will kick off their 29th Season of Summer Discoveries. The school’s day camp programs offer a wide selection of classes to choose from that create an enriching and fun experience for children. Parents can choose from Session I, running from June 17 through July 3, and/or Session II, running from July 8 through July 25. Space is limited and classes fill up fast. Del Mar Pines School courses provide a blend of academics and creativity. The highly regarded reading and writing workshops are always very popular. Other enriching classes include, but are not limited to, subjects such as math, science, arts and crafts, sports, theater, computer science coding, and more. There’s truly something that caters to every child’s interest and unique needs. Summer day camps at Del Mar Pines School are open to all children from kindergarten through sixth grade. The school offers morning and afternoon programs Monday through Thursday, offering flexibility to children and their parents who can register for either or both. The school’s camp setup is designed to help parents provide their children with a stimulating and creative summer, while also accommodating their schedules. Del Mar Pines School celebrated 40 years of academic excellence and is looking forward to enhancing the learning experience of all summer day campers. To learn more about Del Mar Pines School visit www.DelMarPines.com for course descriptions, schedules, and registration forms. The school recommends signing up early, so call 858-481-5615 to confirm space availability. Registration is open as of March 1. April | May 2019 • 92130MAGAZINE.COM • 37
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ancho Santa Fe Summer Lacrosse Day Camp is a great opportunity for youth players to work on their skills in a fun environment. Participants in the camp will receive lacrosse instruction and training designed to continue developing the fundamental aspects of the game. This camp is open to all levels of players and equipment is available for beginners as needed. Mixed in with the lacrosse training will be contests, games, and prizes. Come participate in the fastest game on two feet! For more information go to www.LegendsLax.com/rsf.
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he Maranatha Christian Schools Summer Program focuses on the whole child – from academics, athletics, and the arts to teaching students how they can make an impact in their community and world. Class sizes are small and focused, offering the students dedicated time with teachers, staff, and other students. New friends are made and summer memories are created in a loving, safe, clean, and nurturing environment. Morning and afternoon classes are available in math, English, dance, cooking, STEAM, and indoor and outdoor sports. There are also two classes specifically focused on helping students transition into Kindergarten and first grade. There is a three-week commitment for all classes, with two separate sessions (June 24-July 12 and July 15-Aug. 2). Because of families’ busy schedules, MCS now has extended care available for an additional fee. MCS also offers a preschool summer camp program Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This weekly program has four sessions, beginning June 3. The curriculum incorporates math, literacy, and science exploration into fun and creative activities. Additional special camps include two athletics clinics – a basketball intensive and a mini cheer clinic – and a three-day performing arts workshop. Maranatha Christian Schools invites families to step onto their campus and experience the difference. The admissions staff is readily available to give tours and is currently accepting applications for preschool through 12th grade for the 2019-2020 school year. Online camp registration opens mid-March. For more information, please visit www.MaranathaChristianSchools.org.
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oin in the fun this summer! Weekly dance camps are aimed at dancers of all skill levels and ages. Whether you’re looking for a half day (or full day) for your little one or an intensive for your skilled dancer, Prodigy brings exciting themes to the Summer of 2019! “Our camps incorporate fun and appropriate music and movement for each age level,” said Owner Melissa Sanchez. The company also provides summer intensives – which utilize professional teachers and choreographers – for dancers of all ages and skill level. Each dance camp runs for four days throughout July and August, and most camps offer both half-day and full-day options depending on age group. July features camps such as Dance Until You Drop! and Music Video Madness for various ages, as well as Pretty Princess Camp for ages three to five. During the month of August, dancers can participate in the Kids Dance Party or So You Think You Can Dance, as well as Hip Hop Don’t Stop! for ages six to eight and 9 to 11. “Our dance camps are fun and interactive, incorporating not only dance but also crafts related to dance,” said Melissa. “We give special attention to each dancer to ensure the best learning experience possible.” If you’re interested in joining the Prodigy family and turning your child’s dreams into reality visit www.ProdigyDance.com or call 858-484-8032.
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tudents thrive year-round in GC Dance Company’s (GCDC) creative, supportive programs, and summer camps are a unique opportunity for dancers of all backgrounds to leap further into the world of dance. “We offer a great mix of recreational and technique intensives so dancers of all ages and levels can continue to grow over summer break,” explained Gabriella Carter, GCDC Owner and Director. Each week has a different theme sure to tap into young imaginations. Ages three to six can explore the world of dance as a pop star in Pop Stars Camp; enjoy classic songs and dance in Disney Camp; or release their inner royal at Prince & Princess Camp, a fun, enriching song and dance week focusing on a ballet character and story every day. Ages seven and up are invited to Hip-Hop Camp, which introduces one of today’s most popular dance forms – campers learn popping, locking, break dance, footwork, and more. The one-week Musical Theatre Camp is also open to ages seven photos by Forever Photography by Liberty and Soul of Photography and up. Prepare for Broadway with one week of dance, voice, and acting coaching, and end with the big showcase on Friday. Students and parents value the culture of excellent instruction and love of dance. “All of the teachers at GCDC have the same mentality: to motivate each student to work hard, do their best, and have fun,” said a GCDC parent. Camps run weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 or 2 p.m. All camps conclude with special Friday performances to showcase campers’ artistic achievements for friends and family. Registration is open! Discover more at www.GCDanceCompany.com or call 858-704-4343 (Solana Beach) or 858-925-7599 (Carmel Valley).
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orth County Gymnastics and The Gyminny Kids was formed out of their enthusiasm for working with children and their desire to encourage students of all ages to lead a healthier and happier existence through physical activity. Gyminny Kids offers a full range of boys and girls gymnastics camps and classes. Their free, no-obligation evaluation helps them determine the class that will be the best fit for your child’s age and ability. Gyminny Kids’ highly trained staff of instructors take pride in running classes that are fun and exciting while also giving children tools such as self-discipline. From nine months to adults, North County Gymnastics and The Gyminny Kids truly believe in fun and fitness for all ages. Gyminny Kids camps are a great way for your children to spend a day. Whether they attend morning camps, afternoon camps, or all day, your children will have fun trying gymnastics, spending time in the Bungee Bouncer system, crafting with their friends, and enjoying a snack provided by the gym. If your camper is spending all day with Gyminny Kids, you’ll need to pack them a lunch for lunchtime. Early drop-off and late pick-up are available for an additional fee. Start with gymnastics, go anywhere! For more information call 1-800-GYMINNY or visit www.GyminnyKids.com. April | May 2019 • 92130MAGAZINE.COM • 39
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ow in its sixth year, summer camps at Studio West offer middle and high school-age students the opportunity to spend a week producing an original recording in the same studio that’s played host to artists such as Blink-182, Lil Wayne, and Arctic Monkeys, just to name a few. Musicians and non-musicians alike will find their role in the production process and gain experience with songwriting, arrangement, and performance, as well as audio engineering. Having access to three world-class recording rooms, and individual work stations equipped with industry-leading software – Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, and Pro Tools – students will be guided through every step of making a professional recording. By collaborating, students will have a unique opportunity to meet like-minded peers who love music as much as they do, and take home a recording at the end of the week. Studio West has been teaching music production for 10 years. Programs span from middle school to industry professionals – from summer camps, numerous industry certifications, all the way up to a year-long diploma program in audio engineering for those interested in a professional career. After-school programs and one-on-one tutoring are also offered throughout the school year. Summer Music Production Camps will run weekly from June 17 through Aug. 9 from 12 to 6 p.m. each day. Register now at www.StudioWest.com.
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ummer is the perfect time for children to explore their creative side and fall in love with the Performing Arts at the Scripps Performing Arts Academy (SPAA). Founded by Executive Director Angela Amoroso, SPAA offers a nurturing and caring environment with year-round opportunities for students of all ages and experience levels. Scripps Performing Arts Academy’s talented faculty inspires students to experience their personal best. This summer your child will be creating memories that will last a lifetime! Throughout the week, campers will experience acting, singing, and dancing, arts and crafts for props, scenery, and costume design. Each camp ends the week with a performance in SPAA’s on-site Black Box Theatre where family and friends are invited to come and watch the show. This year, SPAA is offering several creative camps such as We Will Rock You Camp where campers get to experience SPAA’s first ever rock concert! There is also a Practically Poppin’s camp where students will learn how to spell and sing, “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!” And so much more! Check out SPAA’s website for the full schedule. SPAA has Summer Camps from June 17 to Aug. 16 and Intensives July 8 to Aug. 10 at both convenient SPAA locations. To learn more about all of SPAA’s summer programs, including Summer Intensive programs, please visit www.ScrippsPerformingArtsAcademy.com or call 858-586-7834.
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ancho Santa Fe Attack Soccer offers camps for both recreational and competitive players during the summer. The recreational camps are designed for players who want to have fun while working on their technical ability and improving their skills. The camps maintain a small coach-tocamper ratio so that coaches can interact personally with each camper to better provide them with skill development. All campers receive a customized ball and t-shirt. Attack Player Development Camps have been developed for ambitious players who are committed in their development to the dynamic ball-possession style of the modern game. Campers should come ready to work with like-minded, high-level players and a desire to improve their game. All Attack camps are conducted by Director of Coaching Malcolm Tovey and the Attack professional staff of coaches. To learn more, visit www.RSFSoccer.com or contact the office at 760-479-1500.
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oin the Fine Tune Academy’s musical summer camp from July 22 to 26 for a week of creative exploration. All campers receive instruction on guitar, piano, drums, and singing from Fine Tune instructors. Play in a band. Pick a song or write a song, rock out with your fellow campers and have fun! Write songs. Songwriting workshops let campers create original songs. Craft innovative structures and arrangements. Create something awesome. Record in a studio. Learn about tracking, mixing, and production. Your camp band can record their song in a real studio. Play a show. Live performance is where it’s at! Hollywood Day includes a show at a legendary Hollywood venue. Students will also have an opportunity to play live at a local venue. Go on tour. Tour the Fender Factory in Corona, plus visit the Carlsbad Museum of Making Music. Find out more at www.TheFineTuneAcademy.com.
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ummer is the perfect opportunity for your child to brush up on swimming and tennis. Rancho Arbolitos, the popular private recreational club in Poway, has been providing summer camps for both of these activities for the past 28 years in a friendly, secure setting. The typical camp is Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., but there are also day-to-day drop-off options available. Early drop-off and late pick-up is available to accommodate your family’s schedule. The kids are divided by age and ability, so your child will fit in whether a beginner tennis player/swimmer, or an advanced swimmer/tennis player. Camps run from June 17 until Aug. 16, and are tennis-only, swim-only, or a mix of both. Swimming The swimming camps are run by Pacific Swim. Camp coaches are CPR, Lifeguard, and USA Swim Coach-Certified, and have many years of swimming and coaching experience. The Pacific Swim Team has not only won the Junior Olympic Championship, but also placed within the top three teams for the past 15 years. Tennis Chira Tennis Academy runs the tennis camps. Its director and founder, Catalin Chira, has been a certified tennis professional for the past 20 years. In 2012, Catalin was awarded the USTPA San Diego Coach of the Year, and he is an USPTA certified Elite Professional, PTR-certified, and Etchberry-certified (strength, conditioning, and movement in tennis). Many of his students reached top national rankings, and have received full tennis scholarships. Learn more at www.RanchoArbolitos.com, www.PacificSwim.com, and www.ChiraTennisAcademy.com. April | May 2019 • 92130MAGAZINE.COM • 41
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el Norte Hoops Camp is one of the largest attended camps in North County and has a ratio of no more than 10 players to one experienced coach. The team is excited to host multiple camps for both Biddy Ball and Youth Camps. The Biddy Ball Camps are designed to introduce the camp’s youngest athletes in first through fourth grade to the basics of basketball along with showing them how to have fun while working on their game. Del Norte Hoops’ Youth Camps are designed for players in grades five through eight who are looking to improve their basketball skills and overall knowledge of the game. The week will be filled with different activities that are designed to teach the campers how to play basketball the correct way. In addition, classroom topics such as anti-bullying are very popular. Del Norte Hoops Camps are held on the campus of Del Norte High School in 4S Ranch. For more information email delnortehoops@gmail.com or visit www.DelNorteHoops.com.
CODE NINJAS – POWAY
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et your kids become code ninjas this summer! The best way for your kids to learn to code is by building games that they love. Code Ninjas offers a variety of fun and rewarding coding camps for children ages 7 to 14. Students can build their very own video games from the ground up in Game Builders’ Club, master the basics of game development in Beginning Javascript, dream up and design their own world in Minecraft Create, program a drone and conquer the skies in Code Drones, explore game concepts in Roblox Create, brainstorm and build a unique app in App Builders’ Club, and build robotics in Robopro. Prepare to be amazed as your child gains ninja coding skills and confidence. Your child will have a blast learning coding, math, logic, and problem-solving skills. Code Ninjas believes every child deserves a chance to unlock their integral, boundless capacity to learn. With a safe, encouraging, and inspiring environment, your child will be able to focus on gaining the necessary skills they need for a brighter future. Summer camp registration is now open. Half- or full-day options are available. For more information call 858-886-9309 or visit www.CodeNinjas.com/camps/ca-poway.
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CODEREV KIDS
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ith the growing popularity of STEAM programs in schools, many parents are turning to technology camps to keep their students entertained and engaged during summer months. CodeREV Kids is one of Southern California’s fastest growing tech camps, and according to Founder Evan Boorman, offers the only standards-aligned summer tech program that focuses on math and science. Evan explained, “I started CodeREV to answer the question so many students have: ‘Why? Why should I learn math, science, or engineering?’ In our project-based classes and curriculum, students automatically answer these questions for themselves, since they need to learn these topic areas to create the fun and amazing projects they build and code in camp.” CodeREV offers a variety of classes for kids ages 6 to 14 to appeal to all technology-based interests. Its MathCraft program uses the popular video game Minecraft to teach math, and its Adventures in Programming class covers 3D game design. Its most popular option, Minecraft Level Design & Engineering, applies STEAM concepts to building amazing contraptions inside Minecraft. With a total of 10 different classes to choose from, there is something for everyone at CodeREV. Evan has been teaching STEAM for 17 years, has created education software, and has started education technology companies. Evan’s partner, Chief Education Innovation Officer John Stuppy, Ph.D., holds a Master’s degree in Education Technology from Stanford, a Ph.D. in Education Reform from UCLA, and has been teaching and creating curriculum for coding aligned with math for three decades. Evan and John believe that their combined 50 years of experience, coupled with the most innovative teaching approaches in technology, are critical to bringing coding into mainstream education, and to get students excited about using math and science. To learn more visit www.CodeREVKids.com/Tech-Camps.
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his summer let your child bask in the beauty of simply being a child! Sanderling Waldorf School focuses on the preservation of childhood. Through a loving, nurturing environment, Sanderling Waldorf School supports children by allowing them the opportunity to grow and develop through their imaginative explorations of the world. The school’s nursery and kindergarten summer camps offer rhythmic days with harmonious balance between teacher-led activities and free, creative expression. In first- through sixth-grade Circus & Games Camp, children will practice tumbling, partner acrobatics, stilt walking, and juggling. Each of these disciplines offers ample opportunity for children to develop courage, strength, balance, patience, and perseverance. Nursery/Kindergarten Camps (Ages 4-6 Years), Carlsbad: July 8 – 12: Summer by the Sea July 22 – 26: Magic of Rainbows July 15 – 19: Fun with Fairies July 29 – Aug. 2: Earth Art Circus & Games Camp (Grades 1-6), Vista: June 24 – 28 Camps are $300 per child per week. Learn more at www.SanderlingWaldorf.org/summer-programs.
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urn your budding scientist into a happy camper! Join the Fleet Science Center for a summer chock-full of exciting experiments, intriguing investigations, and science-themed fun! Fleet Summer Camps offer delightful discoveries for all ages, from Pre-K through eighth grade. Some popular camps include: • Magic for Muggles: Unleash your imagination and creativity while investigating the science behind potions, astronomy, magical creatures, and more. • Bugs, Rocks, & the Wild: Grab your binoculars and safari hat – we’re off to discover fascinating facts about bugs, rocks, and the great outdoors. • Chemistry with a Bang: Explore the basics of chemistry through loud, colorful, and shocking activities. Create chemical compounds, analyze acids and bases, make things glow, and whip up a few explosive reactions. Weekly summer camps are offered June 17 through Aug. 16. Register online or by phone. For more detailed camp descriptions visit www.FleetScience.org/summer-camps. April | May 2019 • 92130MAGAZINE.COM • 43
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RANCHO SANTA FE COMMUNITY CENTER
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unway Coaching by Etirsa is offering workshops for the preteen and teen between the ages of 12 to 19 who: • Can use some guidance to overcome their shyness • Are in that “awkward transition stage” • Can benefit from a coach to help them gain the confidence they need Utilizing tools from her successful 30 year modeling and acting career, Etirsa has helped many high school students and aspiring models build treasured confidence. Parents say seeing their child navigate the world with an uplifted sense of self-esteem is absolutely priceless. Campers will also receive valuable lessons from an etiquette expert, and a professional photographer will give tips and tricks on how to look great in pictures – headshot included! “Etirsa has mentored my daughter Samantha, helping her to realize her full potential and achieve her personal best,” shared Amy Davis from Rancho Santa Fe. Summer camps will be held in Poway, CA. For information on spring Prom Perfect and summer camps contact Etirsa@RunwayCoaching.com or 323-371-1976, or visit www.RunwayCoaching.com.
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hether you’re looking for a variety of fun, daily outings or a wide range of in-house enrichment classes, the Rancho Santa Fe Community Center’s dynamic summer camps cover it all! The center has been providing wonderful summer experiences for children ages 5 to 10 since 1972. The low 5:1 child to counselor ratio allows the qualified, CPR-certified counselors to focus on quality and safety. Your child will love the exciting line-up of daily excursions planned, including: mountain boarding, Sky High, Nickel City, paddle boarding, theme parks, local beaches, and more. The on-site enrichment classes include: basketball, cheerleading, cooking, sewing, tennis, and dance. Camps fill up fast and space is limited. Be sure to register early online at www.rsfcc.org or call 858-756-2461.
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eep your child inspired this summer! Carlsbad’s Pacific Ridge School is offering a variety of enriching programs and sports clinics that will give your child an opportunity to explore their interests and pursue their passions. Programs for children in elementary through high school will run from mid-June through early August. In the Firebird Program, for students entering fifth through eighth grade, campers can dive into morning elective sessions filled with hands-on, project-based learning. Sessions include a variety of exciting science, technology, and art experiences such as robotics, digital photography, computer programming, engineering, and animation. The morning fun can be extended to include an afternoon program filled with PE-style games and team sports or STEM activities. Academic Workshops build confidence and inspire creativity in middle and high school students. Offerings include essay writing, an algebra refresher course, workshops in life and academic skills, and a class in product design. Sports Clinics help athletes of all ages improve fundamentals and develop new skills, all while building fitness and friendships. Led by experienced Pacific Ridge coaches, clinics include basketball, lacrosse, soccer, and volleyball. Summer is a terrific time for kids to relax and have fun, and also a great time for them to keep learning. Pacific Ridge’s Summer Program offers a great combination of discovery and fun. Classes fill fast – sign up today! Call 760-448-9820 or visit PacificRidge.org/SummerPrograms for more information.
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VARIETY CAMPZ AND RAD CAMPZ Variety Campz Weekly Variety Campz are packed with non-stop summer fun for children entering kindergarten or first grade in Fall 2019. Students enjoy a wide array of academic, artistic, and outdoor enrichment activities every week, including on-site water slides and water play on Splash Day. Each week includes an “on-site field trip” that accentuates the weekly theme. Weekly rate of $310, discounted to $295 when pre-paid by May 31. Variety Campz run for four consecutive weeks, beginning July 8. The theme for Weeks 1 and 2 is The Ocean is Alive!, and for Weeks 3 and 4 it’s Earth’s Creatures Come Alive! Rad Campz Summer discovery awaits students entering second or third grade in the fall. Students enjoy two field trips each week that take campers off campus (one for learning and one for fun). Each week includes on-site, theme-related experiments and activities that will keep campers enthralled. There will be plenty of time in the Art, STEM, and Computer Labs, and every Friday campers indulge in water adventures, either at a local beach or on Encinitas Country Day School’s 27-foot-high “Hurricane” water slide. Weekly rate is $345, discounted to $325 when pre-paid by May 31. Rad Campz run for four (4) consecutive weeks, starting July 8: Week 1 Super STEAM Adventures (July 8 to July 12); Week 2 Wet N’ Wild (July 15 to July 19); Week 3 Fantastic Fantasy & Fictional Characters (July 22 to July 26); and Week 4 Clever Carnivores (July 29 to Aug. 2). Visit ECDScampz.org for more details.
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dyssey Campz has discovered a winning formula that will take day campers to a new level of fun and engagement this summer! The formula is simple: Excited Campers + Choosing Their Own Adventures = Summertime Fun! Each week of Odyssey Campz includes both aquatic and land-based adventures. This means that students going into 4th, 5th, 6th, or 7th grade in the fall will be able to choose whether they go to the beach, go paddle boarding, snorkeling, kayaking, tide-pooling, or even visit places like SeaWorld, the Birch Aquarium, or the Dana Point Ocean Institute, as well as visit Vertical Hold Rock Climbing Gym, or Get Air, zip lining, orienteering, wildlife tracking, skateboarding, or even a trip to a favorite theme park! While Odyssey campers are adventuring in and around San Diego County, they’ll also be learning leadership, team-building, and confidenceboosting skills that they will take with them for the rest of their lives. Campers will be honing outdoor and survival skills, and keeping their bodies and brains engaged all summer long. There is not another camp out there that is willing or able to go above and beyond to give campers the summer of their dreams, so make this summer an Odyssey Campz summer! Learn more at ECDScampz.org. April | May 2019 • 92130MAGAZINE.COM • 45
SUMMER CAMP GUIDE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SAN DIEGUITO The Boys & Girls Clubs offer affordable and flexible Day Camps, Specialty Camps, Teen Camps, Sports Camps, and more for ages 5-15 throughout Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Solana Beach, and Encinitas. 858-720-2180 www.BGCSanDieguito.org/ programs/camps/ Featured on page 34
CALIFORNIA ALL-STARS
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4S DANCE ACADEMY 4S Dance Academy’s summer dance camps provide a nurturing and supportive environment for dancers of all ages and skill levels. Learn ballet, point/prepointe, variations, jazz, and so much more. 17631 West Bernardo Dr., Ste. A San Diego, CA 92127 858-385-1999 www.4SDanceAcademy.com
ARTHAUS 5 Come experience art lessons like never before! Explore creativity while learning specialized techniques and appreciation for art for ages 4 to adult. Contact ArtHaus 5 today for your complimentary assessment class. 10710 Thornmint Rd., Ste. 201 San Diego, CA 92127 858-333-5172 www.ArtHaus5.com Featured on page 46
BEST IN CLASS EDUCATION CENTER Best in Class Education Center partners with families to help each child reach their fullest potential and instill in them a confidence and excitement towards learning. 12234 Poway Rd., Ste. 204 Poway, CA 92064 858-866-6446 sdpoway@bestinclass education.com www.BestInClass Education.com/sd-poway 4S Ranch location 10710 Thornmint Rd., Ste. 201 San Diego, CA 92127 sd4sranch@bestinclass education.com www.BestInClass Education.com/sd-4sranch
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER SAN DIEGO Through positive connections with peers and role models, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego promote academic success, character development, and healthy lifestyles for young campers of all backgrounds and interests. 858-866-0591 www.SDYouth.org
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Conveniently located in San Marcos, California All-Stars has cheer teams and classes for all levels, ages 3-19, with the best competitive cheer program in the state. 340 Rancheros Dr., #170 San Marcos, CA 92069 760-471-2243 tannaz@californiaallstars.com www.CaliforniaAllStars.com/ SanMarcos Featured on page 35
CITY OF POWAY The City of Poway offers over 100 high-quality, affordable camps this summer from skateboarding and science to cooking and creative arts to the traditional favorite, Lake Poway Day Camp. Children of all ages will have a blast exploring their unique passions. 13325 Civic Center Dr. Poway, CA 92064 www.Poway.org/Classes
CODE NINJAS – ENCINITAS Prepare to be amazed as your child gains ninja coding skills and confidence. Kids learn to code through an engaging game-based curriculum and activities that teach teamwork, logic, math, and problem solving – all while having a blast! 290 N. El Camino Real Ste. 290-B Encinitas, CA 92024 760-880-1669 www.facebook.com/ CodeNinjasEncinitas www.CodeNinjas.com
CODE NINJAS – POWAY Code Ninjas Camps offer an immersive environment for children to explore technology, develop new skills, and have a great time with friends. It's an unforgettably fun learning experience! 12642 Poway Rd., Ste. 14 Poway, CA 92064 858-886-9309 www.CodeNinjas.com/ camps/ca-poway Featured on page 42
CODE NINJAS – RANCHO BERNARDO Code Ninjas Rancho Bernardo empowers kids to code, innovate, and create in the niche of coding through a fun and easy game-based proprietary curriculum. Code Ninjas strives towards preparing young ninjas to become better thinkers and innovators for the workforce of the future. This year from Robotics to Roblox, there’s something exciting for every young aspiring coder. 16773 Bernardo Center Dr., Ste. E San Diego, CA 92128 858-376-7596 www.CodeNinjas.com/camps/ ca-san-diego-rancho-bernardo
CODEREV KIDS CodeREV Kids brings weeklong tech camps to budding programmers and technology fans ages 6-14. Let your future video game designer, app developer, or robotics engineer enjoy a unique and memorable summer full of educational fun! The Winston School of San Diego 215 9th St. Del Mar, CA 92014 310-450-4984 www.CodeREVKids.com/ tech-camps Featured on page 43
DANCEOLOGY Danceology’s variety of camps and classes throughout the summer session provide flexibility for every family and fun for every budding dancer. 10750 Thornmint Rd., Ste. 102 San Diego, CA 92127 858-613-1155 www.Danceology.biz Featured on page 34 Advertisement on page 63, 64
DEL MAR PINES SCHOOL Del Mar Pines School’s Summer of Discoveries offers children a fun and enriching experience that blends academics with creativity. From sports and math to reading and writing, there’s something that caters to every child. 3975 Torrington St. San Diego, CA 92130 858-481-5615 info@delmarpines.com www.DelMarPines.com Featured on page 37
DEL NORTE HOOPS BASKETBALL CAMPS With no more than 10 players per coach, Del Norte Hoops Camps give grades 1-8 the dedicated coaching and game experience young athletes need to improve their basketball skills the right way. 12582 Calle Tamega #104 San Diego, CA 92128 951-757-2061 delnortehoops@gmail.com www.DelNorteHoops.com Featured on page 42
DRAWN2ART SAN DIEGO Join Drawn2Art this summer for a variety of camps that are designed to spark a desire for future investigation and learning as a young artist. Camps are offered half or full day each week for kids ages 4-17! 13173-10 Black Mountain Rd. San Diego, CA 92129 858-538-5278 SanDiego@Drawn2Art Studios.com www.Drawn2ArtStudios.com Featured on page 36
EDU LEARNING CENTER EDU Learning Center’s weekly themes provide a framework for exciting and fun academic activities, academic group projects, athletics, and field trips. The summer program provides individual attention for students and weeks of opportunities to explore, create, and grow! 16130 West Bernardo Dr. San Diego, CA 92127 858-485-1802 www.EDULearningCenter.com
ENCINITAS COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
GC DANCE COMPANY
Encinitas Country Day School offers a variety of camps for K-7th graders. Campers will enjoy a wide array of academic, artistic, and outdoor enrichment activities every week. Keep your kids active this summer, and let ECDS take them to a new level of fun and engagement! 3616 Manchester Ave. Encinitas, CA 92024 760-942-1111 Second location 2155 Encinitas Blvd. Encinitas, CA 92024 760-942-2224 www.ECDSchools.org Featured on page 45
GC Dance Company’s unique, engaging dance camps introduce children of all ages to ballet, hip hop, jazz, tap, musical theater, and more, blending recreation and technique for a summer of activity fun. 161 S. Hwy 101 Solana Beach, CA 92075 858-704-4343 admin@gcdancecompany.com Second location 5550 Carmel Mountain Rd. Ste. 210 San Diego, CA 92130 858-925-7599 admin@gcdccv.com www.GCDanceCompany.com Featured on page 39 Advertisement on page 24
FLEET SCIENCE CENTER
GLITTER & GLUE STUDIO
Turn your budding scientist into a happy camper! Fleet Summer Camps are full of exciting experiments, intriguing investigations, and amazing science-themed fun! For Pre-K through 8th grade. 1875 El Prado San Diego, CA 92101 619-238-1233 ext. 806 FleetScience.org/ summer-camps Featured on page 43
Get inspired this summer at Glitter & Glue Studio! Rancho Peñasquitos-based art, sewing, and cooking camps and classes spark creativity and build confidence for all ages. 14339 Barrymore St. San Diego, CA 92129 619-847-8309 glitterandgluestudio@gmail.com www.GlitterandGlueStudio.com
FROZEN ROPES Kids ages 3-18 have a blast learning softball and baseball skills with the top professionals at Frozen Ropes. With yearround opportunities including private lessons, classes, cage rentals, clinics, camps, and travel ball teams, there’s never an off-season at Frozen Ropes. 10710 Thornmint Rd. San Diego, CA 92127 858-485-9399 Second location 11436 Sorrento Valley Rd. San Diego, CA 92121 858-643-9390 www.FrozenRopes.com
HORSEMANSHIP ACADEMY Horse camp at pristine barn in Rancho Santa Fe for all levels, ages 6-16. English and Western riding, horse painting, beach day with horses, and horse show with ribbons. Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 858-692-8401 ha.trainers@gmail.com www.Horsemanship Academy.com
HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER Since 1977, Huntington has helped students in grades K-12 improve their grades, test scores, and confidence. They provide thorough evaluations, top-notch tutoring programs, and individualized instruction from highly qualified teachers. They create individualized summer programs. 10195 Rancho Carmel Dr. San Diego, CA 92128 858-433-6280 www.HuntingtonHelps.com/ center/carmelmountain
INGENIUS AT CANYON CREST ACADEMY & DINGEMAN ELEMENTARY inGenius inspires and empowers the next generation of leaders in STEAM with the highest quality education and learning environment to promote innovation, leadership, teamwork, and critical thinking skills through curricular activities. 5951 Village Center Loop Rd. San Diego, CA 92130 Second location 11840 Scripps Creek Dr. San Diego, CA 92131 858-381-0128 info@inGenius.us www.inGenius.us Advertisement on page 19
INSPIRED MOVEMENT DANCE Inspired Movement Dance and Performing Arts aims to instill inspiration, artistry, and excellence through fun and challenging dance camps and intensives for children of all ages and skill levels. 16089 San Dieguito Rd., Ste. H104 Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 858-221-9250 www.InspiredMovement Dance.com Featured on page 36 Advertisement on page 55
JEI LEARNING CENTER JEI Learning Center is focused on providing “a better life through better education.” By enrolling at JEI, your child will gain a critical academic advantage that will last a lifetime. 9995 Carmel Mountain Rd., Ste. B-3 San Diego, CA 92129 858-231-9929 jeilearningsandiego@gmail.com www.SanDiego.JEILearning.com
JING KIDS CHINESE SUMMER CAMPS JING Kids Summer Camps revolve around fun Chinese language, culture, and kung fu (wushu) lessons at each child’s level, as well as academics to get ahead for the fall. 9865 Businesspark Ave., Ste. D San Diego, CA 92131 858-578-8267 info@JINGinstitute.com www.AfterSchool SanDiego.com
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SUMMER CAMP GUIDE KUMON MATH AND READING CENTER – RANCHO BERNARDO Kumon of Rancho Bernardo has served local families for over 26 years. Free diagnostic testing, individualized learning plans, and comprehensive math and reading programs allow students to develop their foundations and achieve their goals. 16395 Bernardo Center Dr. San Diego, CA 92128 858-592-9515 www.Kumon.com/ Rancho-Bernardo
LEADING NOTE STUDIOS MUSIC CAMPS Rock Band Camp, Audio Engineering & Recording, Vocal Camps, Summer Musical, Intro to Music, and more. Weekly camps all summer long (and every school break) available for ages 4-18. Extended care hours available. 2146 Encinitas Blvd., Ste. 105 Encinitas, CA 92024 760-753-7002 www.LeadingNoteStudios.com
MAGDALENA ECKE FAMILY YMCA Camps at the YMCA introduce children to several amazing camps where they can have fun, build confidence, and make new friends in a safe and nurturing environment. 200 Saxony Rd. Encinitas, CA 92024 760-942-9622 www.YMCA.org/Ecke
MARANATHA CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Maranatha Christian Schools offers something for everyone with exciting summer camps in academics, athletics, and the arts. Students of all ages can mix and match academic and recreational classes for a wellrounded summer experience. 9050 Maranatha Dr. San Diego, CA 92127 858-759-9737 www.Maranatha ChristianSchools.org Featured on page 38
MATHNASIUM – 4S RANCH
MATHNASIUM – POWAY
MYSTIX FIELD HOCKEY
Build up mastery of math facts and number sense with Mathnasium’s summer program. Individualized learning plans and progress reports help students in grades 1-12 catch up, keep up, or get ahead in math. 10543 4S Commons Dr., Ste. 175 San Diego, CA 92127 858-312-8888 www.Mathnasium.com/ 4SRanch
Prevent the “summer slide” and get a head start on the next grade with Mathnasium’s summer programs, which provide learning plans customized to each student’s individual needs and unlimited daily drop-in sessions for grades 1-12. 13265 Poway Rd., Ste. 160 Poway, CA 92064 858-513-7887 www.Mathnasium.com/Poway
Mystix Field Hockey Camps have a 10 to 1 player/coach ratio that allows the athlete to improve their stick work and game theory with correct fundamentals. PO Box 1643 Poway, CA 92064 powaymystix@gmail.com www.PowayMystix.com
MATHNASIUM – CARMEL VALLEY Mathnasium of Carmel Valley offers convenient programs to address summer learning loss or the “summer slide.” Trained math instructors design a customized learning plan for each child. They then work with them to retain what they learned in math class during the year and be prepared for a strong start in the fall. 3435 Del Mar Heights Rd. #100 San Diego, CA 92130 858-755-6284 www.Mathnasium.com/ CarmelValley Featured on page 37 Advertisement on page 4
MATHNASIUM – LA COSTA Mathnasium of La Costa helps students close knowledge gaps and deepen problem-solving skills with summer program options for grades 2-12. 3451 Via Montebello #190 Carlsbad, CA 92009 760-452-6150 www.Mathnasium.com/LaCosta
MATHNASIUM – MIRA MESA/SCRIPPS RANCH Students in grades K-12 can use this summer to get ahead in math with Mathnasium of Mira Mesa/Scripps Ranch. SAT/ ACT summer boot camps offer a great way for high school students to get ready for tests in the fall. Flexible scheduling and one-on-one instruction allow any student to get a jump start and avoid the summer slide. 9460 Mira Mesa Blvd., Ste. J San Diego, CA 92126 858-800-4284 www.Mathnasium.com/ MiraMesa
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MATHNASIUM – RANCHO PEÑASQUITOS The Mathnasium Method helps students in grades 1-12 retain and build problem-solving skills even when school is out of session. Catch up, keep up, or get ahead in math with drop-in sessions and individualized learning plans this summer. 9975 Carmel Mountain Rd., Ste. G5 San Diego, CA 92129 858-578-2862 www.Mathnasium.com/ RanchoPQ
MS. DEBBORA’S SCHOOL OF DANCE Come dance at Ms. Debbora’s School of Dance! “Fairytale Princess” and “Magical Fairies and Unicorns” camps are perfect for young dancers. Dance to fun music, create sparkly crafts, and meet new friends. Costumes encouraged! 14005-B Midland Rd. Poway, CA 92064 760-519-2168 www.MsDebborasDance ForChildren.com
MUSIC PILLARS Music Pillars exists to inspire and grow people through music. The studio helps people learn how to play for fun, play for others, and play deeply! 10710 Thornmint Rd., Ste. 201 San Diego, CA 92127 858-999-8584 scott@musicpillars.com www.MusicPillars.com
NORTH COUNTY GYMNASTICS AND THE GYMINNY KIDS Spring and summer camps at Gyminny Kids are packed full of exciting, high flying activities! Come beat the heat in the 17,000-square-foot air conditioned facility. Foam pit, Tumble Trak, bungees, zip-line, ninja courses, and gymnastics await! Ages 3-14, space is limited, reserve your spot today! 17022 Camino San Bernardo San Diego, CA 92127 1-800-GYMINNY/858-451-0204 info@gyminnykids.com www.GyminnyKids.com Featured on page 39 Advertisement on page 18, 63
OUTPOST SUMMER CAMPS Outpost Summer Camps is dedicated to providing campers with an outside and unplugged day camp experience for 3-14-year-olds. Campers can create lasting memories and friendships during a three-week session. 13446 Poway Rd. #240 Poway, CA 92064 858-842-4900 www.OutpostSummer Camps.com Featured on page 32-33
PACIFIC RIDGE SCHOOL Pacific Ridge School’s summer programs offer students in grades 3-12 the opportunity to explore a variety of subjects from sports and science to arts and technology. 6269 El Fuerte St. Carlsbad, CA 92009 760-448-9820 info@pacificridge.org www.PacificRidge.org/ summerprograms Featured on page 44
PACIFIC SWIM & RANCHO ARBOLITOS Serve up some fun this summer with Pacific Swim and Rancho Arbolitos swim and tennis camps for ages 4-12. Campers make friends, learn sportsmanship, and build skills with top-rated coaches. 14343 Silverset St. Poway, CA 92064 858-486-3670 www.RanchoArbolitos.com Featured on page 41
PRODIGY DANCE Prodigy Dance Company’s summer camps include a wide variety of dance styles and techniques for children ages 3-18, helping students grow both as dancers and as individuals. 13350 Camino Del Sur #3B San Diego, CA 92129 858-484-8032 info@prodigydance.com www.ProdigyDance.com Featured on page 38
RANCHO SANTA FE COMMUNITY CENTER Whether you're looking for exciting daily outings or on-site enrichment, the Rancho Santa Fe Community Center's dynamic summer camps have something for every child. 5970 La Sendita Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 858-756-2461 www.RSFCC.org Featured on page 44
RAY SMITH TENNIS CAMPS Ray Smith’s Tennis Camps teach fundamentals, scoring, and strategy for ages 6-16. Join the fun, focused environment for beginning through advanced intermediate players, June 17 through Aug. 1 17394 West Bernardo Dr. San Diego, CA 92128 858-472-2286 rapidoray@yahoo.com www.RaySmithTennis.net
ROBOT CITY WEST In Robot City’s Space Invaders Camp, students ages 6-12 will boost STEAM skills while engineering and programming alien robotic friends on exciting space missions in the field. Camp culminates with the signature Space Invaders Battle and live student showcase. A bonus take-home robot and study packet are included. 858-229-9992 hi@robotcitywork shopwest.com www.RobotCityWest.com Featured on page 35
RSF SOCCER RSF Attack Soccer Camps are offered for players of all ages and levels and are designed to help improve a player’s skills and technical ability. Attack camps focus on providing a fun, safe environment and are conducted by the Attack professional coaching staff. 616 Stevens Ave., Ste. M Solana Beach, CA 92075 760-479-1500 info@rsfsoccer.com www.RSFSoccer.com Featured on page 41
RSF YOUTH LACROSSE Rancho Santa Fe Lacrosse Day camp is an excellent place to learn the fastest growing sport in the US for beginners and experienced players! 1267 Caminito Septimo Cardiff, CA 92007 858-405-8953 rsflaxclub@gmail.com www.legendslax.com/rsf Featured on page 38
RUNWAY COACHING BY ETIRSA Runway Coaching by Etirsa is dedicated to teaching people of all ages how to carry themselves with all-star confidence. She works with preteens, teens, and adults. Poway, CA 323-371-1976 etirsa@runwaycoaching.com www.RunwayCoaching.com Featured on page 44
SANDERLING WALDORF SCHOOL
SCRIPPS PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY
Let your child bask in the beauty of being a child at the Sanderling Waldorf School! Camps offered for ages 4 years to Grade 6. Carlsbad location: 3796 Valley St. Carlsbad, CA 92008 760-635-3747 Vista location: 2585 Business Park Dr. Vista, CA 92081 info@sanderlingwaldorf.org www.SanderlingWaldorf.org/ summer-programs Featured on page 43
SPAA is a professional dance and musical theater training facility. Their instructors provide a creative, nurturing, noncompetitive environment that instills confidence and teamwork while inspiring personal excellence in every student. 9920 Scripps Lake Dr., Ste. 105 San Diego, CA 92131 858-586-7834 Second location 3880 Valley Centre Dr., Ste. 201 San Diego, CA 92130 858-509-2624 www.ScrippsPerforming Arts.com Featured on page 40 Advertisement on page 14
SAN DIEGO FENCING CENTER Fencing stimulates speed, balance, mental focus, and coordination, but is also a great tool to teach fair play and self-discipline. Join one of the beginners summer camps for ages 6-11. 1770 S. Escondido Blvd., Ste. C Escondido, CA 92025 760-237-0086 www.SanDiegoFencing.com
SAN DIEGO SOL San Diego Sol Basketball Club offers year-round camps, clinics, and teams (grades K-2, grades 3-8, and high school). The program also hosts leagues and tournaments for players of all levels and abilities. 10455 Pomerado Rd. San Diego, CA 92131 844-467-3765 www.SanDiegoSol.com
SCRIPPS RANCH SWIM & RACQUET CLUB SRSRC is designed with specialty week-long camps or daily sign-ups, a large returning rate of highly trained camp counselors, and a counselor-in-training program. Both sites are American Camp Association accredited. Aviary Location 9875 Aviary Dr. San Diego, CA 92131 858-271-6222 jon@srsrc.com monica@srsrc.com Trails Children’s Center 10216 Scripps Trail San Diego, CA 92131 858-549-5355 childrenscenter@srsrc.com www.SRSRC.com
SEW INSPIRED
SANTA FE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Exciting courses are available through SFC’s Extended Studies summer program! Course offerings include a variety of enrichment, academic, sports, and fitness courses for students of all ages. 838 Academy Dr. Solana Beach, CA 92075 858-755-8900 info@sfcs.net www.SFCS.net
Sew Inspired is a one-of-a kind boutique sewing studio for kids! Campers will learn and grow in both sewing and design skills alongside their same-age peers. Real sewing machines. Small class size, trendy projects, cool fabrics, and lots of fun. 531 Encinitas Blvd., Ste. 103 Encinitas, CA 92024 760-908-7853 www.SewInspired.biz Featured on page 35
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SUMMER CAMP GUIDE SPIRITKIDS SPORTS
STUDIO WEST
THE FINE TUNE ACADEMY
YAK ACADEMY
SpiritKids Camps offer gymnastics instruction, games, crafts, and most of all fun! Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Extended care available 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Two convenient locations in the Scripps/Miramar area. 11285 Pepperview Terrace San Diego, CA 92131 858-229-4462 spiritkidssports@gmail.com www.SpiritKidsSports.com
Get hands-on time in a world-class recording facility, and experiencing exactly what goes into making great-sounding music at Studio West’s week-long summer camp programs for high school and middle school students. 11021 Via Frontera San Diego, CA 92127 858-592-9497 www.StudioWest.com Featured on page 40 Advertisement on page 28
From July 22 to 26, Fine Tune Academy will offer daily workshops for voice, guitar, piano, and drums. Campers of all ages can go on field trips, record music, and even participate in live performances. Join in for a week of education and inspiration. 2240 Encinitas Blvd., Ste. D #120 Encinitas, CA 92024 760-908-4911 www.TheFineTune Academy.com Featured on page 41
Kids ages 1-8 can learn Mandarin and Spanish through play-based immersion classes led by world-class nativespeaking instructors. Their half-day preschool, enrichment class, and summer camps let young learners explore the world through language, culture, and community. 9939 Hibert St., Ste. 101 San Diego, CA 92131 858-679-7760 sandiego@yakacademy.com www.YakAcademy.com
STAR REPERTORY THEATRE STAR Rep’s 2019 Summer Study/ Performance program offers a three-week theater intensive from July 8 to July 26, Mondays through Fridays, with four performance shows of Disney’s Frozen, Jr. on July 27 and 28. Students will learn to sing, act, and dance from professionals in the industry. 329 East Valley Pkwy Escondido, CA 92025 760-751-3035 / 619-708-0498 www.STARRepertory Theatre.com
THE CODER SCHOOL NORTH SAN DIEGO
THE GRAUER SCHOOL
Coding for all skills and ages. Exciting topics like App Development and Web Design leveraging cutting-edge tools such as Arduino Microcontroller, MINDSTORM®, and RaspberryPi. Always carefully staffed under 6:1 ratio! 9879 Carmel Mountain Rd. San Diego, CA 92129 858-859-3330 northsandiego@ thecoderschool.com NorthSanDiego. TheCoderSchool.com Featured on page 36
Grauer Summer School is designed to provide year-long learning, enrichment, remediation, and fun! Grauer teachers specialize in helping students explore academic and creative interests in a relationship-driven college preparatory environment. Grauer (for credit) UC/WASC accredited summer courses are open to non-Grauer students. 1500 S. El Camino Real Encinitas, CA 92024 760-944-6777 www.GrauerSchool.com
YMCA OVERNIGHT CAMPS – MARSTON | SURF | RAINTREE Three distinct overnight camps providing positive, life-changing experiences in the outdoors! Camp Marston for mountain adventures, Camp Surf for oceanfront fun, and Raintree Ranch focusing on horseback riding and care! P.O. Box 2440 Julian, CA 92036 760-765-0642 camp@ymca.org www.YMCA.org/camps
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ORAL SURGEON PROFILE
Dr. Tarkan Sidal Provides Procedures with Compassionate, Quality Care by MICHELLE TREMBLAY photo by Jessica Breaux
Torrey Pines Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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ince its establishment in 1977, Torrey Pines Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery continues to grow and maintain its high standard of excellence. Three years ago, Dr. Tarkan Sidal took over the practice with a commitment to uphold its extraordinary reputation. “I enjoy following the footsteps of the original founders of Torrey Pines Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery by providing patient-centered care,” said Dr. Sidal. “I am committed to providing the finest individual care and exceptional service in every aspect of patient treatment.” Torrey Pines Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery offers a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery ranging from dental implant surgery, bone grafting, and wisdom teeth removal, to trauma, jaw surgery, and pathology. “If surgery needs to be performed in the hospital and a hospital stay is required, I am on staff at Scripps Memorial Hospital, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital, and Scripps Clinic,” noted Dr. Sidal. “We also diagnose and treat orofacial pain, facial injuries, and fractures.” Dr. Sidal prides himself on having a kind and compassionate approach toward his patients – a quality that helps to set his practice apart from others in its industry. “We believe in traditional values such as excellent customer service and personalized attention to our patients, and we treat every patient as if they were part of the family,” explained Dr. Sidal. “We pride ourselves on attention to detail. We will make sure to fully explain the necessary procedures to patients and answer any questions they might have.” Both a licensed physician and oral maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Sidal is expertly skilled in caring for face and jaw conditions. After receiving his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of California, San 52 • 92130MAGAZINE.COM • April | May 2019
Francisco (UCSF), Dr. Sidal participated in several oral and maxillofacial surgery internship and externship programs. He then completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center. “Upon completing medical school, my curiosity in learning and everlasting passion in the dentistry, medicine and surgery, brought me back home to UCSF where I completed a prestigious Chief Resident appointment in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery as well as a General Surgery Internship at the UCSF, Department of Surgery,” elaborated Dr. Sidal. “I then embarked on completing two years of rigorous fellowship training at the San Diego Center for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.” Since then, Dr. Sidal – who is a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and Oral and Facial Surgeons of California – has participated in various surgical missions to underprivileged communities where he has volunteered to treat patients with maxillofacial defects and injruies. “During my fellowship, I also served as an integral part of an elite reconstructive team of surgeons at the Sharp Memorial Hospital, partnering with Operation of Hope,” recalled Dr. Sidal. Today, Dr. Sidal is enthusiastic about continuing the legacy of Torrey Pines Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and is steadfast on providing a personalized and relaxed atmosphere with a professional staff that is focused on building trusting relationships with patients. “We believe in compassion and your comfort tops our list of priorities,” shared Dr. Sidal. “We are advocates of healthy quality living, body and soul nourishment for supporting healthier and productive lives, and we believe in patient care where patients are evaluated as a whole and not just focused on parts.”
AT-A-GLANCE Business: Torrey Pines Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Owner: Tarkan Sidal, D.D.S., M.D. Year of Establishment: 1977 Address: Scripps Medical Building, 12395 El Camino Real, Ste. 304, San Diego, CA 92130 Website: www.TorreyPinesOMS.com Email: info@torreypinesoms.com Phone: 858-793-3393 Business Description: We specialize in advanced surgical methods for the mouth, face, and jaws, and make every effort to exceed your expectations by offering the finest quality of care in a warm, compassionate environment. SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT
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money sense
7 Key Retirement Dates You Don’t Want to Miss Setting out on the road to retirement? Based on your age, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management highlights the key factors to be aware of that could potentially help you maximize your income, minimize your taxes and avoid penalties along the way.
years before many people retire, key dates and deadlines pop up — things like being able to make catch-up contributions to your 401(k) and IRA starting at age 50 (and reduce taxable income) and signing up for medicare Part A at age 65 (usually at no cost to you), even if you are still working. If you are not aware of them, they are easy to miss. “The decisions you make during preand post-retirement years can be important in determining how much money will be available during retirement so it is important to understand these key dates and their implications,” says Debra Greenberg, director, Personal Retirement strategy and solutions at Bank of America merrill Lynch. It is also a good idea to check in with your financial advisor and tax advisors regularly in the years leading up to retirement to assess your progress towards your goals, she adds. Here is what you should know — and when you should know it — as you navigate the road to retirement readiness.
Age 50: Play Catch up you are now eligible to make “catch up” contributions to 401(k)s and other employersponsored retirement plans, as well as to IRAs. In 2018, that means you can stash away an extra $6,000 per year in your 401(k) and an extra $1,000 per year in an IRA or Roth IRA, and reduce your taxable income at the same time.
AGE 59½: You can say goodbye to early withdrawal penalties once you reach age 59 ½, withdrawals from employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRAs are no longer subject to the 10% early withdrawal federal tax — though you still may owe regular income tax on the distributions. Greenberg suggests, it is generally better to keep your tax-advantaged retirement savings
or investments intact so that you do not sacrifice potential growth.
AGE 62: You can claim Social Security now — or later Age 62 is the minimum age at which you can choose to begin receiving social security benefits. Keep in mind that for each year you postpone taking this benefit (until age 70), your monthly check will be larger.
AGE 65: You can (and should) apply for Medicare If you are already receiving social security, you are automatically enrolled in both Parts A and B of medicare. But if you are not yet receiving social security, you will need to apply for medicare during one of the designated annual enrollment periods. your initial enrollment period lasts for seven months, beginning three months before the month in which you turn 65. If you are not currently receiving coverage through an employer, missing your enrollment date may mean penalties or even higher premiums for the rest of your life.
AGE 70½: You Must Begin Taking RMDs When you reach age 70 ½, you must begin taking required minimum distributions (RmDs), from Traditional 401(k)s, Roth 401 (k)s or Traditional IRAs. RmD amounts are calculated as a percentage of your account balances and are based on your life expectancy. If you don’t take the full amount of these annual distributions within the required time frame, you’ll incur a significant additional federal tax of 50% of the difference between what you received and the required amount you should have withdrawn. Be sure to speak with your tax advisor about requirements that may be specific to your situation — and to your financial advisor about how to align these key dates with your retirement income strategy. Following these guidelines, could help you potentially minimize your taxes, maximize your income and steer clear of penalties along the way.
AGE 66: You Have Reached Full Retirement Age If you were born between 1943 and 1954, age 66 is your “full retirement age” for social security. That is the age at which you may first become entitled to full or unreduced retirement benefits. For those born after 1954, full retirement age will increase by two months every year until the current maximum of age 67, for those born in 1960 and later.
AGE 70: Claim Your Maximum Benefit If you have waited until your 70th birthday to begin taking social security, you will now get the biggest possible monthly benefit, which may be as much as 76% more than if you had started receiving payments at age 62. Any further delay in claiming will not increase the size of your check.
For more information, contact Merrill Lynch Financial Advisor, Scott O’Connell of The Eyer-Corzine-O’Connell Group in the Torrey Hills Bank of America or Merrill Lynch Rancho Bernardo office at 858-673-6731 or Scott_O’Connell@ml.com.
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Inspired Movement dance and performing arts
INSPIRE • EXCELLENCE • ARTISTRY
SUMMER CAMPS & INTENSIVES! WORKSHOPS • Acro Workshop - June 17-21 (ages 6+ beg-adv) • Mini Dance Workshop - July 1-5 & Aug 5-9, 9am-12pm • Jr Dance Workshop - July 22-26 9am-12pm & Aug 5-9, 12:30-3:30pm
CAMPS (4-7yrs) & (7-12 yrs) • Ninja Acro - July 15-19, 9am-12pm (ages 4-7) • DJ Dino's Hip Hop - July 15-19, 12:30pm-3:30pm (ages 4-7) • Boho Desert Bash - July 15-19, 9am-1pm (ages 7-12) • Marquee Mix Up - July 22-26, 9am-1pm (ages 7-12) • Magical Unicorn Camp - July 29 - Aug 2, 9am-12pm (ages 4-7) • Royal Tea Party - July 29 - Aug 2, 12:30-3:30pm (ages 4-7) • Wowza Luau-za - Aug 5-9, 9am-1pm (ages 7-12) • Mermaid Melodies - Aug 12-16, 9am-12pm (ages 4-7) • PJ Party - Aug 12-16, 12:30pm-3:30pm (ages 4-7) • Practically Perfect - Aug 19-23, 9am-1pm (ages 7-12)
INTENSIVES (int/adv dancers age 8+) • Eye Experience - Hip Hop w/ filming July 9-12 - Gigi Torres • Ballroom Intensive - July 29-31 - Ashly Costa, Olga Ginzberg & more! • "Grounded" Jazz/Hip Hop/Contemporary Intensive - Aug 12-15 Misha Gabriel, Sarah Brinson, Will Thomas, Kristin McQuaid & more!
• Ballet Intensive - August 19-23 - Beverly Bagg & more!
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I N O U R O W N B A C K YA R D
OUR BACKYARD IN BLOOM Enjoy a Colorful San Diego Spring This Year by LAINEY KRAL
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fter an unusually rainy winter, San Diego should look forward to a beautifully blooming spring. Gardens and greenery can be found all over the city, from parks to trails to your own backyard. We’ve highlighted just a few destinations below if you’re looking to schedule a colorful afternoon out.
BALBOA PARK Balboa Park is home to some of San Diego's most famous gardens. The park is the perfect place for a picnic on sunny days, before or after you stroll through the Alcazar Garden, Botanical Building, and Japanese Friendship Garden. The award-winning Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden begins blooming in March, and the 130 varieties of roses peak in April and May. Learn more at www.balboapark.org/ explore/gardens.
CABRILLO NATIONAL MONUMENT
THE FLOWER FIELDS AT CARLSBAD RANCH
TORREY PINES STATE NATURAL RESERVE
Take a tour along the trails at Cabrillo National Monument for fantastic views of land and sea. The area is famous for its beautiful plant life, and it's even easier to spot what you're looking for with the National Park Service's smartphone app. Download the CNM Wildflowers app for help identifying specific flowers while you're there. Learn more at www.nps.gov/cabr.
Carlsbad Ranch is home to over 50 acres of beautiful blooms, and is open from March 1 to May 12 this year. The flowers usually peak between mid-March and mid-April. Special events include live music, yoga, and arts and crafts, or keep it simple and just enjoy the colorful views all around you. Learn more at www.theflowerfields.com.
Torrey Pines encompasses 1,500 acres of preserved land, including its namesake Torrey pine and miles of scenic trails. The Guy Fleming Trail has the greatest variety of wildflowers, and the Parry Grove Trail starts at the Whitaker Garden, which features native plants. Take the Razor Point Trail or Beach Trail to the Yucca Point Overlook for views of beautiful yucca flowers. Learn more at www.torreypine.org.
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LIBRARY CALENDAR
carmel valley branch library 3919 Townsgate Dr., San Diego, CA 92130 | www.sandiego.gov/public-library Events and dates are subject to change. Contact Carmel Valley Branch Library at (858) 552-1668 to verify date and time. The library will be closed on April 1 in observance of César Chávez Day and May 27 for Memorial Day.
SPECIAL EVENTS
MAY 25
1 ST WEDNESDAYS
1 ST AND 3RD FRIDAYS
Harry Potter Party
Lego Lab (Ages 5+)
APRIL 2
Family-friendly event with Harry Potter-themed activities including a scavenger hunt, arts and crafts, and more; registration required 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Scientists and Engineers of Tomorrow (Grades 2-6)
STEAM Puppet Show by Noteworthy Puppets Whiz kids Max and Julie embark on a hip hop musical STEAM adventure as they strive to take the top prize at the science fair 4 – 5 p.m.
ONGOING APRIL 10; MAY 8
Family Music 6:45 – 7:30 p.m.
MONDAYS
Infant/Toddler Storytime
APRIL 15; MAY 20
Includes stories and songs; no program on May 20 10 – 10:30 a.m.
Carmel Valley Symposium for Seniors
Preschool Storytime
April | Strong, Supple, and Healthy at Midlife by Emiko Jaffe May | The Advanced Health Directive Discussion followed by refreshments 1 – 3 p.m. APRIL 17; MAY 15
Spring into STEAM (Ages 9-12) April | Build Your Own Watershed May | Create a Creature: Animal Adaptations Registration required 3:30 – 5 p.m.
Includes stories and songs; no program on May 20 11 – 11:30 a.m. TUESDAYS
Bridge Club (Ages 16+) Experience necessary 12 – 3 p.m.
Afternoon Storytime Ms. Linda will entertain you with stories and songs; no program on April 2 4 – 4:30 p.m. 1ST TUESDAYS
MAY 20
Trash Truck Story Time Stories about trash and trash trucks, plus a trash truck demo by Environmental Services workers 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Men’s and Women’s Book Club April | Old School by Tobias Wolff May | The Nix by Nathan Hill 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. WEDNESDAYS
MAY 21
Medicare Workshop
Yoga Class for Seniors 1 – 2 p.m.
6 – 7:45 p.m.
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Hands-on experiments exploring science and math 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Child/Parent Book Club (Grades 4-6) April | Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi May | The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy by Jeanne Birdsall 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. LAST WEDNESDAYS
Teen Book Club (Grades 7-12) April | Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers by Deborah Heiligman May | Childhood’s End by Arthur C. Clarke and Richard M. Powers 6:30 – 7:45 p.m.
Parental supervision required 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. 2ND AND 4TH FRIDAYS
Arts and Crafts (Grades K-6) Limited to 30 participants; no registration required 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. SATURDAYS
Students’ Association for Young Artists (SAYA) Registration required 10 – 11 a.m.: Woodwind session 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Strings and piano session No program on May 25 1ST SATURDAYS
Little Writers Club (Grades 3-5)
THURSDAYS
RSVP at littlewritersprogramsd@gmail.com 12:30 – 2 p.m.
Intermediate ESL Class for Adults
2ND AND 4TH SATURDAYS
Last class for the term is May 16 9:30 a.m. – 12:50 p.m.
Adult Mah Jong Club Beginners welcome; no program on April 25 2 – 4:30 p.m.
Chess Club (Ages 7-17) No program on May 25 2 – 4 p.m.
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