Active Family Magazine | May 2019 Issue

MAY 2019

SUMMER CAMP GUIDE GET SET FOR SUMMER!

Your Guide to the Season’s Best Survival Strategies for Parents

HOTEL SPOTLIGHT

Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North

Volume 6 / Issue 63 [ PARENTING ] 5 Ways to Teach Your Kid to Work Through Anger

Get Set for Summer!

Your Guide to the Season’s Best Survival Strategies for Parents

Kid-Friendly Kauai (South Shore)

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3 Tips for Supporting Mental Health and Well-being in Our Children

[ WOMEN & RELATIONSHIPS ] Is Mindfulness a Racket?

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No Need to Lose Yourself Just Because You Are a Mom!

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10 Ways to Prevent Drowning

Private School Guide

Hotel Spotlight – Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North

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Editor’s Note OMG! Summer is almost here! Who else is ready? No more lunches, no more homework, no more tears in the morning and no more carpool! This Mom is done! Of course with summer comes additional stress, such as how to keep the kids engaged and happy (aka no “I’m bored!”). As always, we highly recommend the numerous Summer Camps around the Bay Area. There are so many amazing camps to choose from which cater to different interests and budgets, it’s hard to pick just one! Keep an eye out on our social media channels (www.instagram. com/activefamilymagazine, www.facebook.com/activefamilymag) as we feature some of our favorite camps this month. Also flip to page 32 to check out our Summer Camp Guide which is chock-full of great options!

If you are planning a summer vacation with the family or looking to get away sans kids, our travel tab at www.activefamilymag.com offers great ideas which are tried and true so we can share with our readers and can personally recommend.

From day trips to extended adventures, you will find something for everyone. Our new favorite go-to destination is Scottsdale, AZ. A quick two-hour plane ride, Scottsdale offers a sanctuary for adults and a playground for families. Jump over to page 12 to find our first Scottsdale piece featuring the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale. Hint…we loved it!

Good luck navigating the last few days of school! You got this!

Tracie Brown Vollgraf Editor info@activefamilymag.com

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Katie Hurley, LCSW, is a child and adolescent psychotherapist and author of The Happy Kid Handbook. Her work can be found on EverydayFamily, Momtastic, mom.me, Yahoo Parenting, PBS Parents and The Huffington Post.

Katie writes the parenting blog, Practical Parenting. Katie splits her time between Los Angeles and the Connecticut coast with her rock and roll husband and their two happy children.

For more stress reduction techniques and strategies to empower children to live happy lives, check out Katie’s new book, The Happy Kid Handbook: How to Raise Joyful Children in a Stressful World.

5 Ways to Teach Your Kid to Work Through Anger

by Katie Hurley, LCSW All kids experience anger and frustration, but learning how to channel these highly charged emotions can take time.

It’s natural for parents to want to quiet feelings of anger at first, as it tends to present as loud and imposing. It’s also difficult to watch kids endure these complicated emotions. For the most part, parents want to help restore happiness.

Emotional regulation develops over time, and young children do take their cues from their caregivers. This can feel like a pressure cooker for parents. We don’t always have the best reactions in the heat of the moment. The good news is that when we go back and process what we did, and what we might have done instead, we teach our kids that learning to cope with big feelings takes time and practice, and it’s okay to make a mistake as long as we apologize, take responsibility, and figure out a new way to handle a similar problem in the future.

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[ PARENTING ] That said, there are a few strategies you can use at home

phrases like, “I see a lot of red. It looks like it might have

to help your kids learn to work through anger. Anger can

been a hard day,” or, “There’s a lot of blue on that

actually be a useful emotion at times; it’s what we do

page. I know what that feels like.” Empathic responses

with that emotion that matters.

invite further exploration while providing much-needed comfort.

The Anger Thermometer This simple tool, when used daily, helps kids keep tabs on

Create a “Mad List”

their emotional thermometer. When kids learn to take

Sometimes kids are so frustrated that they struggle to

their feelings temperature regularly throughout the day,

find the words to even verbalize what they’re thinking.

they begin to recognize when they’re feeling anger and

This is where a “mad list” comes in handy…especially for

frustration. When they feel their temperatures rising, they

frustrated preschoolers.

can evaluate whether they can cope independently or need assistance.

First, respond with empathy. It might be hard to stay calm when your child is feeling out of control, but the best

You can draw or download an image of a thermometer

thing you can do for child in the heat of the moment is

and write varying degrees of warming up and cooling

meet her anger with your calm. Be the sunshine to your

down along the side. Ask your child to color where they

child’s stormy weather.

“feel” on the thermometer throughout the day.

Next, meet your child at eye level and comment on what Frequent check-ins gets your child in the habit of

you see. “It looks like you feel really mad right now. You

getting in touch with emotions and seeking help when

must feel so frustrated!” Keep repeating some version of

necessary. It’s a good idea to write your child’s top three

this until your child sees that you understand. Follow this

favorite calming strategies along the other side for easy-

up with, “I wonder why you’re feeling so frustrated?”

to-use strategies in the moment.

Give it time. Yelling and crying are natural reactions to feel angry. Your child needs to relieve the tension inside

Pro Tip: This thermometer can be adapted for worry/

of her before she can work through it.

anxiety, sadness, and various other emotions.

Finally, say, “Let’s make a list of all the things that make Color Your Day

us mad and tear it right up?” Make one for you and one

There’s a reason those relaxing coloring books continue

for your child. Start writing down things that make you

to pop up everywhere: coloring works! The combination

frustrated (traffic, losing your keys, etc.) and ask your

of tension relief from the act of coloring and using colors

child to start thinking of things that make her mad. Write

to express emotions is a great strategy for coping with

them all down and tear them up together! This helps your

anger.

child verbalize her emotions and triggers and relieve pent up tension by tearing the paper.

Here’s how this works: First, ask your child to assign emotions to a variety of

Balloon Breathing

colors. Many kids choose red for anger and yellow

This exercise helps with anger, anxiety, worry, and just

for happiness, but it’s important to give your child the

about any other uncomfortable emotion. I tell kids and

opportunity to match colors to feelings.

parents every day that if you can learn to regulate your emotional responses through deep breathing, you can

Next, ask your child to color on a blank piece of paper

find healthy ways to cope with the ups and downs on

how much of each emotion he felt that day. If your

any given day.

child had a great day, for example, it might be primarily yellow (happy) or green (calm.) If your child had a hard

It’s super easy and, with daily practice, it really works:

day, you might see a lot of red (angry) or blue (sad.)

Ask your child to think about what color/design balloon

Finally, comment on the colors on the page. Resist the

he wants to blow up. It can be any shape and design

urge to ask a ton of questions. Instead, try empathic

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[ PARENTING ] imaginary one) you have to bring the balloon to your

child best, so you know what calms your child.

lips, take a really slow deep breath in to get enough air in your lungs, and exhale very slowly into the balloon.

Some ideas include finger paints, a stress ball, a coloring

You can demonstrate the first time, and then count in for

book, Play Doh, a favorite book, and something soft and

four, hold for four, and out for four when he tries.

cuddly.

To make your balloon so big that it floats off into balloon land, it helps to use three really deep breaths before you tie it off and send it on an adventure.

Pro Tip: Practice when calm to be able to use this strategy during a moment of anger.

Learning to cope with anger is a process, and it’s natural for kids to have explosive reactions to feeling upset.

Empathize in the moment and practice strategies to release tension and anger when they’re calm to help build this skill.

Create a Calming Kit Calming sensory activities come in handy, and it helps

For more information on helping kids learn to cope with

to have a dedicated calming box at the ready to use

anger and frustration, get your copy of The Happy Kid

when you sense that frustration is rising. You know your

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Dublin: Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 6363 Tassajara Rd., Dublin, CA 94568

Saint Michael School is proud to provide a quality Catholic education for students in Transitional Kindergarten through Eighth Grade. As a ministry of St. Michael’s Parish, they offer an educational tradition that is rich in faith, focused on academic rigor, and blessed with an active, involved parent community. Contact Saint Michael School to arrange a school visit.

Please call the Admissions Offices at 925-829-8000 to schedule a personal tour of the Dublin Campus.

Pleasanton East Campus: infant, toddler, preschool, prekindergarten and the KIDZONE (before and afterschool programs for public school students.)

3750 Boulder Street, Pleasanton, CA 94566 Open House every Wednesday morning from 8:30am to 12:00pm. Please call the Admissions Office at 925-846-9400 to schedule a personal tour of the Pleasanton East Campus.

VALLEY MONTESORRI SCHOOL 1273 North Livermore Avenue | Livermore, CA 94551 (925) 455-8021 | www.valleymontessorischool.com 18 Months – Middle School

Open House every Wednesday morning from 8:30am to 12:00pm. Please call the Admissions Office at 925-462-6300 to schedule a personal tour of the Pleasanton West Campus.

Valley Montesorri School is guided by the principles and techniques of Maria Montessori to deliver a rich, engaging learning environment. VMS is accredited by the American Montessori Society and adheres to authentic practices recommended by this organization. VMS teachers guide children to self-discovery by embracing curiosity, creativity, and individual choice through meaningful work, so that they can realize their own unique journey. Please call for more information.

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Preschool to Middle School www.stratfordschools.com Stratford School invites you to join them for an open house event at most of their Northern California campuses. Meet their leadership, teachers, and staff, and explore Stratford’s curriculum. Children are welcome to attend! Book a tour online today at any of the many locations.

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VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS 2500 Inspiration Drive | Dublin CA 94568-2838 www.valleychristianschools.org Preschool Office Hours 7am-6pm / (925) 560-6235 Elementary School Office Hours 7am-4pm / (925) 560-6270 Middle & High School Office Hours 7am-4pm / (925) 560-6250 With educational rigor, community engagement, and a sincere pursuit of faith, wisdom, and service, Valley Christian believes that every student can and will flourish. They are open to the public, 9-11 a.m. weekdays. They offer classroom tours and classroom observations (adults only, please). Private tours are also available.

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7110 Koll Center Pkwy | Pleasanton, CA 94566 (925) 600-7746 | www.primroseschools.com/schools Pleasanton Infant, Toddler, Early Preschool, Preschool, and Pre-Kindergarten Primrose Schools is a national system of accredited private preschools that provides a premier early education and childcare experience for children and families. Their Franchise Owners, Leadership Teams and School Staff partner with parents to help build the right foundation for future learning and in life. Call or go online to schedule a tour. *Livermore and San Jose locations coming soon!

ST. ISIDORE CATHOLIC SCHOOL 435 La Gonda Way | Danville, CA 94526 (925) 837-2977 | www.stisidore.org Grades K-8 St. Isidore’s is the East Bay’s largest Catholic elementary school—dedicated to an educational experience that cultivates knowledge, leadership, and service in the Catholic tradition.

Parents are invited to join them for community events throughout the year and Mass on the first Friday of every month at 8:10 a.m. Please contact the school office to arrange a campus tour.

[ EDUCATION ] ST. RAYMOND SCHOOL 11557 Shannon Avenue | Dublin, CA 94568 (925) 828-4064 | www.straymondschool.org Kindergarten – Middle School St. Raymond School partners with parents and recognizes them as the primary educators of their children. The school provides support services and comprehensive co-curricular activities as part of the foundation of our educational program. Students strive to persevere through challenges, to solve problems, and to seek deeper knowledge. St. Raymond School empowers all students to achieve academic excellence in a Catholic environment that encourages them to meet the challenges of life and to serve the gospel of Jesus Christ. Contact the school office to confirm a school tour time.

SAN RAMON VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 220 W. El Pintado Road | Danville, CA 94526 (925) 838-9622 | www.srvca.org Preschool – Middle School At San Ramon Valley Christian Academy, their mission is to provide a Christ-centered K-8 education in which students develop spiritually, socially and physically, grounded in the truth of God’s word. When your students enroll at San Ramon Valley Christian Academy (SRVCA), the partnership begins.

SRVCA strives to build a partnership between parents, church, and school. Personal tours are offered during school hours so that you can see a typical day on campus in the grades you are interested in.

THE ATHENIAN SCHOOL 2100 Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd. | Danville, CA 94506 (925) 837-5375 | www.athenian.org/page Middle School – High School

(925) 686-5353 | www.carondeleths.org High School Carondelet is a four-year Catholic high school serving young women in Contra Costa County. Since it’s founding in 1965 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, our school has carried on a proud tradition of values-based, woman-centered education and academic excellence, preparing students for leadership and service in the local and global community.

Please contact Jessica Mix, Director of Admissions at 925-6865353 x367 for more information or visit the website.

THE SEVEN HILLS SCHOOL 975 N San Carlos Dr. | Walnut Creek, CA 94598 (925) 933-0666 | www.sevenhillsschool.org/page Preschool – Middle School A Seven Hills education is based on the whole childphilosophy, as they educate not just the mind but the heart, and attend to the entirety of the student experience. From their Reggioinspired Preschool and developmental Kindergarten, to their adventurous Lower School classes and rigorous Middle School program, Seven Hills students are on a journey of curiosity and exploration, success and setbacks, awareness of self and contribution to others. Please visit the website for admission information.

THE SAKLAN SCHOOL 1678 School St. | Moraga, CA 94556 (925) 376-7900 | www.saklan.org Preschool – 8th Grade

The Athenian School realizes that true multiculturalism and diversity need the spirit of equity and inclusion in order to foster a strong community of learners. Athenian emphasizes skill building around empathy, perspective recognition, analysis and inquiry, self-awareness, and the acknowledgment of environmental privileges. Learning and life are enhanced when we are able to step into the intellectual space of others with respect and understanding. Their goal is that our students, faculty and staff build their capacity to increase their cultural wisdom and create community. Call or go online for all inquires.

The Saklan School offers something very unique. Their mission of thinking creatively, acting compassionately and living courageously is both clear and powerful. When you walk onto the campus and visit the classrooms you notice the extraordinary energy, enthusiasm and purpose that our students possess. This is a place where students of all ages feel safe, secure and connected, a place where students can find their voice, and a place where students of all sizes can dare to dream big. Visit their website to schedule a tour.

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1130 winton Dr. | Concord, CA 94518 (925) 288-8100 | www.dlshs.org High School De La Salle High School was founded in 1965 in the Catholic, Lasallian tradition of the Christian Brothers. As a an allboys’ school, they have an obligation to make a difference in each young man’s life, so that when he leaves them, he will serve others graciously and lovingly. De La Salle cooperates with one another in a spirit of trust and care; their education is practical, accessible to all, and comprehensive. They are committed to the poor. They work together — Brothers, Faculty, Staff and Students. Please contact Joe Grantham at 925-2888102 for more information.

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THE DORRIS-EATON SCHOOL

The Dorris-Eaton School is recognized locally as well as nationally for its academic excellence. With matchless style, Dorris-Eaton embraces what is best in traditional education and augments it with carefully selected innovations. In addition to the core subjects, students receive specialized instruction in Spanish, studio art, music, computer applications, and physical education. The curriculum is specifically designed to provide students with a solid foundation, and to help them develop the satisfaction of personal achievement and a zeal for learning. To tour the campus, call 925.930.9000 or contact the admissions office at admissions@dorriseaton.com.

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HOTEL SPOTLIGHT Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North

by Elizabeth Kang

When you start planning the perfect Southwestern desert getaway, your first instinct may be to book a trip to warm up during the Fall or Winter months, but late Spring and Summer are also great times to visit picturesque Scottsdale, Arizona.

There are some fantastic bargains to be had in the off season, even at five-star, high-end resorts such as the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North.

The Four Seasons Scottsdale is as luxurious and picturesque as ever in the warmer months, making it the perfect quick getaway for a pampering girls’ weekend, or much-needed romantic respite. And it’s only a two-hour plane ride from the Bay Area, so it’s an ideal option for families who wish to avoid the hassle of long plane flights.

Whether you’re visiting with friends or you have the whole brood in tow, you can expect nothing less than the welcoming, polished, and flawless service that the Four Seasons Resorts are known for. Every need will be attended to, and every wish granted. Read on to discover the highlights of this stunning desert hideaway.

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Bountiful Natural Beauty Nestled in the foothills of Pinnacle Peak Park, the Five-Diamond Four Seasons Scottsdale pays high homage to its natural setting and heritage with traditional, yet modern adobe architecture set among iconic Saguaro Cacti and other remarkable desert flora and fauna. With the dramatic, jagged Pinnacle Peak summit as a backdrop, desert romance is elevated to a whole new level at this breathtaking oasis.

The freestanding 210 adobe-style casitas blend seamlessly into their natural surroundings, in warm, vibrant desertbloom-inspired colors of terra-cotta, beige, rust and sand. Inside each spacious guest room you’ll find your own cozy fireplace and private patio or balcony overlooking the extraordinary Sonoran Desert. A vibrant desert sunset is unmatched, and this resort’s blissful location makes for prime viewing.

Amazing Onsite Amenities That natural desert beauty provides a stunning backdrop while cooling off in the Four Season Scottsdale’s Saguaro Blossom Pool, a sparkling bi-level heated pool with shade cabanas and full poolside service.

Break up your pool time with a soothing treatment at the onsite, award-winning Sonoran Spa. Couples and friends will enjoy the side-by-side couple’s massage, or perhaps the guest favorite, the Pinnacle Facial, a decadent face and body treatment using gold-infused sugar scrub and shimmer oil. Guests can also create their own body butter or essential oil polish at the Aroma Design Bar. Be sure to take advantage of the 14 ACTIVE FAMIL Y | MAY 2019

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complimentary steam room and sauna while visiting.

After reenergizing at the pool and spa, take advantage of the property’s well-equipped 24-hour fitness center, numerous fitness classes, and two pro-level tennis courts.

Prime Outdoor Play Four Seasons Scottsdale offers guided hikes, desert tours, and stargazing experiences, so there’s plenty of fun to be had outside of the resort, as well.

Borrow a complimentary Mercedes-Benz house car (first-come, first-served) and take a day trip in style to check out breathtaking Sedona and other nearby points-of-interest.

Golf lovers will be giddy with the two legendary nearby courses, The Monument, and The Pinnacle. Both courses provide stunning scenery, with sweeping desert-vista views and jagged mountain peaks.

Like golf, mountain biking is also a popular activity in the region, and even first-timers can get in on the scenic fun with an experienced guide leading the trail. There are a few local companies that provide rentals, MAY 2019 | ACTIVE FAMIL Y 15

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Delicious Culinary Delights Dining at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale is a memorable treat, with options ranging from traditional Southwest and American comfort classics to contemporary high-end Spanish cuisine.

Talavera is the go-to option for upscale cuisine, featuring a Latin-influenced steakhouse menu in a stunningly regal setting.

The sophisticated restaurant boasts a large, elegant outdoor patio perched high above the ground — with breathtaking views. Enjoy a perfectly cooked steak, or the signature dish, De Mariscos — a rice dish made with clams, mussels, lobster, Carabinero prawns.

Proof is the perfect spot to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner, or to simply sip on a singlebarrel bourbon or glass of wine, while taking in the sunset from the outdoor patio. Its casual, yet contemporary ambiance is welcoming and lively. Enjoy a comforting plate of chicken & waffles or a refreshing Maine lobster roll.

Saguaro Blossom offers poolside dining with everyone’s favorites, with healthy fresh salads and ceviche, hearty juicy burgers & fries, and cooling ice cream sandwiches for dessert.

Order a poolside cocktail or beer to enjoy on a lounge chair or shade cabana.

Onyx Bar & Lounge’s outdoor terrace is an ideal spot to watch the sunset or catch a soaring bird-of-prey, with handcrafted cocktail in-hand. The small plates are innovative and delicious, and the oysters are fresh.

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MERYL BEST LOWELL has been exploring and practicing different forms of meditation since 2005, when she was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer. Lowell believes that Yoga Nidra makes meditation and deep relaxation accessible to everyone.

She received her certification as an advanced level facilitator of Yoga Nidra at the Amrit Yoga Institute in Salt Springs, Florida in October of 2016. In the spring of 2018, Lowell was hiking in Arizona when she was inspired to write a series of children’s books, which incorporate the mindfulness techniques of Yoga Nidra. Her first book in the series, The Dolphin’s Secret: A Meditational Journey for Children, focuses on giving children a direct experience of meditation. Lowell currently resides in South Lake Tahoe, California, with her Toy Australian Shepherd, Blaze. She credits the practices of Yoga and Yoga Nidra with giving her the inner resources to venture into rock climbing, skydiving and parasailing.

Connect with Meryl Best Lowell on Facebook @merylbestlowell and Instagram @merylbestlowell and visit www.merylbestlowell.com.

The Dolphin's Secret: A Meditational Journey for Children is available in paperback on Amazon and other retailers.

3 Tips for Supporting Mental Health and Well-being in Our Children

by Meryl Best Lowell Children from all walks of life experience stressful situations. Thousands of children walked from South America to the United States with their families and endured hardships and danger along the way. Children in many parts of the world have been displaced from their homes and live in crowded, unsanitary conditions due to war or natural disasters. Millions of children receive a frightening medical diagnosis or witness a family member go through a medical challenge. Millions more children have been exposed to violence or substance abuse, which can create insecurities and fears.

Even children who come from privileged homes with intact families face challenges, whether it be from parents who push them too hard or bullying at school, or too much time on electronic devices.

Given that stress is a part of life, teaching children early how to deal with stress effectively is important for their mental health and well-being.

Here are three tips that can help your child be happier and healthier.

Cultivate Resilience.

As a parent, it can be very tempting to try to shield our children from pain or consequences.It is more empowering to teach kids the skills they need to “bounce back” and for them to have confidence in themselves that they can handle set-backs and disappointments.Allow your child to experience natural consequences when they aren’t dangerous and use them as teaching moments when you are both are calm. Perhaps develop a phrase they can say to themselves such as “I do my best, then I let go,” or “I feel my

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[ PARENTING ] fear and I try it anyway,” or “I have everything inside me

Mindfulness tools such as a body scan or mindful

to be peaceful and happy.”

breathing can be used almost any time and anywhere. A body scan is where you focus your attention on different

Teach them acceptance.

body parts.Start with your toes and slowly work your way

Teach children acceptance of themselves, of others,

through your body up to your head. As you notice areas

of the moment. As humans, we expend a lot of energy

of tightness or discomfort, take some slow, deep breaths

resisting what is. For example, when we are stuck

and try to allow that area to relax.

in traffic, most of us are arguing in our heads that it shouldn’t be this way, “they” shouldn’t drive that way

There are countless mindful breathing techniques, but

and so on.When we do that, we are giving away our

the main component of all of them is focusing your

peace of mind. Knowing that you have a choice of

attention on the sensations in your body as you breathe,

accepting or resisting “what is” can totally transform

such as your belly and chest expanding as you inhale, or

the quality of your life. It appears that it is the outside

the air coming through your nostrils.Each time attention

situation or person that is causing the upset.In fact, we

wanders, bring it back to the breath.Counting down

actually have a choice. The moment we accept reality

(“Five, I am breathing in, five I am breathing out, four I am

as it is, we have access to peace.Accepting does not

breathing in and so on) as you breathe can sometimes

mean we condone it, agree with it, or prefer it. We just

help maintain focus.

accept it and then are free to respond and take action from a calm state of mind, rather than reacting from

Teaching these techniques can help children be more

frustration and anger caused by our resistance.

resilient in the face of whatever stresses they face and will help them learn to think in a way that creates less stress

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KID-FRIENDLY KAUAI (SOUTH SHORE) A guide to exploring Kauai’s South Shore with children-in-tow

by Elizabeth Kang Traveling with children requires research, stamina, and the ability to leave your expectations and Type-A tendencies at the door. So when I began planning for my family’s trip to the majestic island of Kauai, you can be sure I spent many late nights googling, months before the trip.

Doing my research paid off, because I discovered plenty of kid-friendly excursions, breathtaking points of interest, and charming restaurants, as well as a fabulous family friendly hotel to make our home base for the trip.

While I mapped out much of our trip, I also left room for downtime and spontaneity, which is also essential for making the most out of a family vacay. Read on to help plan your ultimate family friendly vacation on the breathtaking Garden Island.

WHERE TO STAY Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa Stay in style and comfort on Kauai’s sun-drenched South Shore at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, a stunning beachfront resort that the whole family will enjoy. In fact, it might be difficult to explore the island while staying at the Grand Hyatt, because the kids won’t want to leave the property’s exciting 150-foot waterslide and massive saltwater swimming lagoon. There’s also a lazy river for floating, and an adult pool area, along with tucked away jacuzzi’s surrounded by waterfalls and lush foliage.

And in those rare moments when the kids aren’t enjoying the pools, there are plenty of fun activities and events to keep them entertained and occupied.

To that end, both children and adults might enjoy learning a traditional hula dance at the resort’s daily hula lesson, or there’s the option to enjoy a professional hula performance, which takes place nightly at the lounge. A professional hula dancer performs various stories told through hula, accompanied by live Hawaiian music. My 5-year-old daughter was thrilled at the

opportunity to get onstage and perform what she had learned at the resort.

Adults will find much to do at and around the property as well, from a soothing treatment at the serene Anara Spa, to a game of tennis on the property’s tennis courts.

Grownup-time could also include a leisurely swim at the adults-only pool, or perhaps a round of golf at the outstanding Poipu Bay golf course (conveniently located adjacent to the Grand Hyatt.)

Besides a bevy of fun activities, the Grand Hyatt Kauai offers a wide array of dining options, ranging from ultraromantic and upscale, to casual poolside fare. On our first night at the hotel, we had no issues finding a cozy outdoor spot on the Seaview Terrace, which has stunning views of the beach and ocean — the perfect spot to enjoy a Mia Tai at sunset. The menu offers casual modern American favorites with a Hawaiian twist, and I enjoyed the perfectly cooked Ahi Sandwich.

There is also a sushi restaurant onsite, as well as an Italianthemed spot, along with casual cafes and bars. For a romantic or more upscale meal, be sure to reserve a table at Tidepools, which overlooks a Coi-filled lagoon and manmade waterfall. Kieki’s are welcome, of course, and will be able to find a children’s menu at Tidepools, as well as at every eating option in the resort.

Kid-Friendly Excursions While I found numerous excursions available for adults and teens (whale-watching boat tours, snorkeling, helicopter tours,) it took a little more digging to find some excursions appropriate for young ones. The two I did find, however, were unbelievably scenic and tons of fun.

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if you have a train-obsessed child in tow. My girls could not care less about trains, and they had a fantastic time, non-the-less. The 40-minute ride takes through a guided tour of the working plantation and its rich history as a sugar plantation. See fruit orchards, stop and feed wild native boars, and learn about local history, flora and fauna.

Allerton Botanical Garden Another great excursion option for a family with small children is the breathtaking Allerton Botanical Garden tour, which takes place on the opulent 80-acre garden founded and created by Robert and John Allerton. Choose either a self-guided tour, or a special tour like the sunset tour, which includes dinner, and be astounded by your surroundings of waterfalls, flowers, native trees, gorgeous water features, sculptures and even movie sets (some scenes from Jurassic Park were filmed in the gardens.)

WHERE TO EAT Keoki’s This fun Hawaiian-themed restaurant has just the right amount of old-school-Hawaiian kitsch, and I loved every moment at it. From the tropical oasis outdoor seating to 22 ACTIVE FAMIL Y | MAY 2019

the live Hawaiian music and mile-high Hula Pie, Keoki’s is a family friendly “must-eat” while on Kauai’s South Shore.

It’s located in a great little shopping area, too, so you can work off your meal with a little retail cardio.

Eating House 1849 Upscale but still kid-friendly, famed local chef Roy Yamaguchi’s Eating House 1849 is a beautiful, modern plantation-style restaurant with sweeping views overlooking lush land and ocean. The restaurant is located upstairs in a shopping area with nothing behind it but land and ocean, so the views are incredible, especially at Sunset. The food is just as good as the scenery, especially the Butterfish and Fried Chicken.

MUST-SEE SITES Sprouting Horn Just a 10-minute drive from the Grand Hyatt, Sprouting Horn is an impressive blowhole set at the ocean’s edge.

Kids will love the anticipation of the blowhole’s hissing release of ocean water spraying high up into the air, forced through an ancient lava tube. This is a quick, easy and free point of interest, and a wonderful photo opportunity.

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sun becomes overwhelming. There are restrooms at the

It’s just an easy drive (and no walking or hiking required)

nearby park, and an eatery across the street that sells

to view the top of the spectacular Wailua Falls, a 173-

shave ice for an afternoon treat.

foot double waterfall located in Wailua River State Park.

Fans of the TV show Fantasy Island might recognize this gorgeous waterfall from the opening credits. Although it is possible to hike down to the bottom of the waterfall, it may not be worth the hassle (or slippery danger) with young ones.

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Poipu Beach Park Poipu Beach Park is a family friendly public beach area for snorkeling, sunbathing, and splashing around, and there’s usually a lifeguard on duty (score!) There’s also a children’s playground, grassy picnic area and small protected swim lagoon for children and babies.

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So pack up your sunscreen and swimsuits, and book

the keiki to build sand castles and test out arm floaties.

the family vacation you’ve been daydreaming about!

The swim area is protected from waves by a wall of

Kauai’s South Shore is breathtakingly beautiful, and the

rocks, and there are trees to provide shade when the

perfect area for families.

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Emma Seppälä, Ph.D is Science Director of Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education and is the author of The Happiness Track (HarperOne, 2016). She is also Co-Director of the Yale College Emotional Intelligence Project at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. She is a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review, Psychology Today, Huffington Post, and Scientific American Mind. She is the founder and editor-in-chief of Fulfillment Daily, a popular news site dedicated to the science of happiness.

Her work and research have been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, The Boston Globe, The Atlantic, VOGUE, ELLE, CBSNews, Oprah Magazine, Fast Company, U.S. World and News Report, Forbes, Cosmopolitan, Inc, Huffington Post, ABC News, Business Insider, SELF, GLAMOUR. She has appeared several times on Good Morning America. She was also interviewed for Huffington Post Live and TIME/MONEY and is featured in the documentary film The Altruism Revolution.

She is the recipient of a number of research grants and service awards including the James W. Lyons Award from Stanford University for founding Stanford’s first academic class on the psychology of happiness and teaching many well-being programs for Stanford students.

She graduated from Yale (BA), Columbia (MA), and Stanford (PhD). Originally from Paris, France, she is a native speaker of French, English, and German.

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Is Mindfulness a Racket?

by Emma Seppälä Ph.D. A British author friend, Ruth Whipmann, author of America the Anxious, was shocked by something when she moved the US: everyone was so busy going to their mindfulness class and yoga class that they didn’t have time to spend with her — nor with their kids or their family.

The benefits of mindfulness — touted as a panacea for a myriad of problems from anxiety to chronic pain, has come under some debate. A few years back, a mindfulness research conference attended by the Dalai Lama and other scientists and celebrities came to a close with more of a loud bang than a quiet gong. A lot of questions and concerns were being raised about its benefits.

Thanks to a growing body of research supporting its benefits, mindfulnessbased programs are cropping up in corporate workplaces, in schools and hospitals. Celebrities like Arianna Huffington are proclaiming its benefits, football teams like the Seattle Seahawks are sitting for daily meditation practice, highly successful CEOs and leaders like Congressman Tim Ryan of Ohio, author of Mindful Nation, are publicly supporting its benefits and magazines entirely devoted to mindfulness like Mindful are gracing shelves.

Mindfulness has become a billion-dollar industry with books, life-coach programs and consumer goods to help you become a mindful eater, a mindful parent and even a mindful consumer! As the New York Times described, meditation “dry bars” are becoming the hot new go-to places to get your peace on and network.

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times of the day, and whose work loads and financial

After years of hype about mindfulness’ benefits, however,

pressures are on the rise. Whether we’re CEOs or stay-

new questions are arising: Do the mindfulness scientists

at-home mothers, most of us are constantly running,

have a religious bias and agenda? Though researchers

overworked and exhausted. It doesn’t take research

and mindfulness instructors vouch for its secularism, the

to realize that this pace of life is unsustainable and in

presence of the Dalai Lama and Buddhist monks at

many ways counterproductive and destructive. Is it a

these conferences does not raise any doubt as to one

surprise that the use of anti-anxiety and anti-depression

of the origins of mindfulness practice: Buddhism (there

medication is at an all-time high? We are not equipped

are others too). Many mindfulness researchers ostensibly

to meet the demands of this age and are looking for

practice Buddhist meditation. After all, research is me-

ways to calm our minds. As a consequence, we seek to

search.

balance the frenzy of our current pace of life with the complete opposite: sitting still. We need to fulfill an unmet

Can mindfulness be dangerous for our health?

need for more calmness, quietude, and peace of mind.

Researchers like Willoughby Britton of Brown University are claiming that, in some cases, mindfulness can be

Is Mindfulness the Answer?

harmful. Are those reasons to throw the baby out with the

Is Mindfulness the only answer? It is for some people.

bathwater? Not necessarily.

But not for all. Remember that mindfulness has received a lot of attention because researchers have studied it.

The more important question may be whether

And it’s no surprise that it appeals to scientists — after

mindfulness really works. While thousands of studies

all, it involves observing and labeling thoughts,

have come out, reviews of these studies claim that,

feelings, sensations in the body in an objective manner.

when examining the entire literature on mindfulness as a

Observing and labeling objectively is what scientists

whole, it does not always stand out above and beyond

and academics do. In many ways, it’s a cognitive

other treatments. While some claim that these reviews

exercise and is therefore something academics find

refute mindfulness’ benefits, that claim is up for debate.

attractive — it’s no surprise that they favor such a

If meditation’s benefits are equivalent to that of other

practice. But that doesn’t mean you have to.

treatments, then it’s a great option: some people would

If you’ve tried mindfulness and felt it is not for you, it’s

prefer to sit in meditation every day than use medication

important to remember that there are many ways of

or attend therapy sessions.

calming your mind and feeling at ease — mindfulness is just one of them. Breathing is another. We

Why is Mindfulness so Popular?

conducted research on yoga-based breathing

Rather than asking whether mindfulness is good, bad,

practices — sudarshan kriya yoga — for veterans with

or worthy of all the hype, perhaps the more interesting

PTSD and the veterans trauma was significantly reduced

question is why it has become so popular. Why does

after one week and its benefits sustained one year later.

everyone want to meditate all of a sudden?

Research shows that other methods such as practicing gratitude, spending time in nature, exercising, yoga, and

Sure maybe it’s the marketing. But that can’t explain it’s

leading a life that involves meaning and service all will

all-pervasive nature. It can’t explain why it’s creeping its

benefit mental (and physical) health and bring greater

way into your workplace, healthcare facility, and onto

stillness into your otherwise hectic life. You just need to

your local military base. Perhaps it is answering an unmet

find the shoe that fits. But do keep looking until you find it!

need for more quiet, contemplation and calm in a world that is more and more fast-paced, whose technology

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Jamee Tenzer is an Executive Coach, Trainer and Mentor. For the past 15 years she has been privileged to coach breadwinner moms and executives and to work internationally as a coach mentor and trainer. She has worked with leaders in many industries including; entertainment, non-profit and technology. In addition to serving as a Supervisor, Mentor and Trainer for the International Coach Academy from 2006 to 2015, she is also a trained mediator and the co-creator of three ICF Accredited courses for coaches; Deeper Conversations Coaching, Mentor Coach Certification and Real Coaching Sessions Unplugged. Jamee is a member of the International Coach Federation, Producers Guild of America and Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. She holds a CPC from the International Coach Academy, a PCC from the International Coach Federation and a BCC from the Center for Credentialing and Education. She is a committed im-perfectionist - her husband and three children can attest to this!

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Who Are You Again?

No Need to Lose Yourself Just Because You Are a Mom!

by Jamee Tenzer After a few years of child rearing slumber it is easy to wake up, sleepily look around and wonder “What the %!@ happened to me?

I think I had some talent right? I could dance. Wait, no. I could sing. How come I can’t remember one song besides The Wheels on the Bus? Or maybe I was the studious one – straight A’s and Pre-Law? Wait a minute – I started that novel. Where is that again?

Where am I again?”

Motherhood can be like being immersed in a temporary land of joy-filled, diaper-laden, hugs and kisses, 24-7, marshmallow dreamy, never enough sleepy, where did my brain go haze where you are required to be of service to tiny people for whom you are the center of their universe. (So you’ve got that going for you.)

And at some point we all awake from the haze. In fact, we wake up many

[ PARENTING ] times as our children grow. We discover new levels of

made good choices or were there more bad choices?

consciousness as our children are able to sleep through

Again, pick and choose. Is there anything that you

the night, spend an entire day at school, stay home

would like to invite to the party?

alone and eventually leave for summer camp or college.

With each milestone in their lives, we experience a new

3. What were your talents? (Hint: they are still your talents

level of opportunity to recreate or reclaim ourselves.

even if you are not utilizing them.)

And yes, sometimes there is regret. How did we let that

If you played an instrument or loved to dance, how can

important part of ourselves go? Why did we let go of our

you bring some of that to your party?

commitment to our health or physical fitness? What were we thinking when we stopped going to school or quit our job? Why didn’t we pursue our passions?

But beyond that regret is opportunity.

Real opportunity to reclaim yourself in the now. You have a world of experiences to draw upon now that your premotherhood self never imagined. And that pre-mommy you still exists. She is just waiting for an invitation to join your party. Imagine the possibilities when you put all that new experience to work on recreating you in the now.

Endless.

4. Share your pre-mommy self with your children.

Children love to hear about who their parents were before they had children.They will be suitably awed by your backpacking trip to Europe and the time you stayed up all night preparing for that important job interview. You may not want to share your drunken walks home from the local bar in college or the stories of the frogs you kissed before finding your prince, but there is still plenty to share without “over-sharing.”

Your party is going to be the shindig of a lifetime, let’s get started!

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The Revolutionary Program That Gets Your Kids to Listen Without Nagging, Reminding or Yelling (Penguin, 2011.) Amy is a regular parenting contributor on The TODAY Show and has also appeared on Rachael Ray, CBS This Morning, CNN, Fox & Friends, MSNBC, Steve Harvey and elsewhere. In her most important role, she plays mom to two teenage boys. Follow Amy on Twitter @AmyMcCreadyPPS.

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Your guide to the season’s best survival strategies for parents

by Amy McCready Summer’s almost here! But before you start to worry about childcare arrangements, lazy teenagers or the endless rounds of video games, take heart. With a little preparation, there’s no need to be caught off guard as you navigate schedules and ward off the “I’m bored’s!” Start here, and settle in for a fun, relaxing—and only slightly crazy—summer.

Pencil it in. Don’t wait until the bus has quit coming to finalize your plans. Grab your calendar now, and mark off vacations, camps, swim lessons and more— not to mention Grandma’s Alaskan cruise or the babysitter’s knee surgery. If 28 ACTIVE FAMIL Y | MAY 2019

[ PARENTING ] you can, keep whole days open to give kids plenty of

Summer Contract with your child, and ensure that some

free time. You can even schedule things like backyard

things—like household responsibilities, bedtimes and

campouts, beach days (with a sandbox and kiddie pool

media time—are non-negotiable. With your child’s

if you’re inland) and lemonade stands—taking time off

input, write down a list of family contributions she can

of work if need be—so your kids will have lots of fun to

make every day or week: for instance, making her bed,

remember when it’s time for school again in the fall.

emptying the dishwasher, walking the dog and weeding the garden. Make sure it’s clear she won’t be able to

Keep up the good work. Sure, every kid needs to rest his

access her privileges, like her one hour of media time,

brain for a bit. But if a child’s newly developed skills don’t

until her jobs are completed. (Of course, if she goes over

get used regularly, they could be lost before the new school year begins. Enroll in a library reading program, pick up some fun workbooks or head out on a few educational outings to museums, zoos or historic sites to expand your child’s world while helping them learn. If

her media limit, she’ll lose her media privileges the next day.) And while later bedtimes are okay, keep them constant so you’re not negotiating every night, and they get the sleep they need. Sign the contract along with your child, and stick to it.

your child struggles with academics, now might also be a great time to look into summer programs or hire a tutor to help him catch up.

Think outside the sandbox. Let’s face it: a kid can only build so many Lego models or sandcastles before she’s ready for a change. But there’s no need to listen to a chorus of, “I’m bored!” more than once. Brainstorm a list of indoor and outdoor activities—look to the Internet,

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10 Ways To Prevent Drowning

by Eric Lupton May is Water Safety Awareness Month, and while drowning is 100% preventable, nearly 300 children under the age of five drown in pools and spas every year. According to Eric Lupton, President of Life Saver Pool Fence, the number one way to prevent drownings is through proactive parent supervision, but most drownings occur when a child was thought to be in the house but slipped outside without anyone knowing.

In 77% of accidental drownings, the child had been seen 5-minutes or less before being missed. Here are 10 tips for keeping their kiddos safe.

1. Install high locks Put locks on doors and windows that are high and out of reach. Some drownings happen because a parent didn’t know their toddler figured out the door knob. Don’t forget sliding glass doors as well.

2. Get door and window alarms Families should install simple contact alarms for doors and windows that lead to the pool. The ring-type alarm sounds every time a door opens, alerting an adult.

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4. Pool safety fence One of the most reassuring steps is installing a pool fence. Fences should be at least 4' tall and have a selfclosing, self-latching gate. Mesh pool safety fences, like Life Saver Pool Fence, flaunt an effective layer of protection with a transparent and aesthetically pleasing look.

5. Pool alarms Surface pool alarms will trigger a sound inside the home when the water’s surface is broken. However, a small child could quietly walk down the pool steps and slip under water without setting off the alarm, so they cannot be used alone.

6. Child immersion alarms When you first move into a home, consider using a wearable immersion alarm, like the Safety Turtle, which triggers an alarm inside the house if the sensor gets wet.

This is especially important when you are unfamiliar with the area.

7. Assign water watchers When children are in the pool, assign one person as a designated Water Watcher. Active supervision means sitting close to the pool with your full attention on the child/children. Do a regular headcount never leave young kids unattended.

8. Clear out pool area after swimming Always remove pool floats after swimming, especially toys that attract children to the water. Also, make sure to move any tables or chairs away from the pool fence so they cannot be used to climb over.

9. Swimming lessons All children should receive swimming lessons. Some organizations even offer training for infants to roll over and float, and to swim to the edge of the pool in case they fall in.

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Summer Camp Spotlight – Adventure Day Camp Celebrating 20 Years of Business at Adventure Day Camp Some of the fondest childhood memories are made at summer camp. Being immersed in the outdoors, swimming, hiking, putting on silly skits and shows, creating cherished keepsakes in art & crafts, making lasting new friends, and singing those songs that stay with you throughout your entire life — these are the activities that make a child’s summer so memorable.

Adventure Day Camp provides all of those fun, nostalgic camp experiences without the “overnight” aspect of traditional sleep away camp. Because Adventure Day Camp operates during the day, your child is able to experience all of the excitement and independence of summer camp with the ability to sleep in the comfort and security of their own bed.

Operating in both Walnut Creek and San Ramon, this family-owned business is celebrating their 20th-year anniversary, and we wanted to give special recognition to this beloved long-standing, local business.

We talked with owner Kevin Welch, who, along with his wife Sunshine, own and operate Adventure Day Camp and together, bring decades of camp experience and a wealth of skilled training into their business.

Active Family Magazine “How and why did you start Adventure Day Camp?”

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Kevin “I started Adventure Day Camp 20 years ago, while Sunshine came on full time six years after that. I grew up at camp, literally, starting when I was 9 months old, when my family ran a sleep away camp in Maine. I have been involved with summer camps each of the 47 years of my life after that. That’s right! I have never spent a summer of my life not involved in summer camp.

Sunshine graduated from Chico State with a B.S. degree in Recreation Administration, so it made perfect sense that we would team up to run and operate Adventure Day Camp. We are both strong advocates for the importance of recreation to foster social, physical and emotional positive chance.”

Active Family Magazine “What sets Adventure Day Camp apart from other Summer Camps?”

Kevin “Two things set our camp apart. One, the diversity and amount of really awesome activities, and two, the quality of our staff and the overall dedication they show to enriching the lives of campers.

Ok, and one more thing. I do feel that being a family run and operated camp is really important. Sunshine and I are really hands-on and involved with all aspects of the program. That includes hiring staff, safety training, driving certification, and overseeing the program while it is running. We are parents to 8 and 6-yr-old boys, and I feel that helps us to understand what our camp families are experiencing, as they trust us with the care of their children.

[ SUMMER CAMP ] Active Family Magazine “What is a typical camper’s day like at Adventure Day Camp?

Kevin “All campers arrive by 9:15 and at that time we blast some awesome, upbeat and positive music. This is the signal for all campers to head to their group meeting spots. This is a time for counselors to apply sunscreen, make sure everyone has a water bottle, and basically get their kids pumped up for the day.

We then hold our ‘Morning Show’ from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., where we sing songs, perform skits, and of course hold our daily ‘Dance Party.’ From 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., our groups are off participating in their daily scheduled activities. (Including lunch at noon, and different daily activities which can include horseback riding, swimming, arts & crafts, archery, tennis, woodworking, boating, rock climbing, skateboarding, and offsite field trips.)

At 3:30 p.m. we once again get together as a whole camp for our ‘Closing Day,’ which includes a few camp songs, announcements, or just letting our campers come up and let us know what their favorite part of their day was. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. we are either driving campers home on the bus, or they are being picked up from our extended care.”

Active Family Magazine “What do you love about owning and operating Adventure Day Camp?”

Kevin “After 20 years, we have developed so many amazing relationships with campers and their families.

We have Camp Directors on our staff who have been coming to our camp since they were 6-years-old. We have seen so many amazing campers grow up to be amazing adults and we feel that camp has had at least a small something to do with that.”

be better each and every year.

As we look to celebrate 20 years of running summer camps in the Bay Area, we feel extremely grateful to be entrusted by our camp families to be a significant part of their children’s lives. It’s absolutely an honor and something we promise to never take for granted. Here’s to another amazing 20 years!”

Adventure Day Camp 925.937.6500 www.adventuredaycamp.com

ZOOCAMP

Active Family Magazine “You are celebrating 20 years in business! How has your camp evolved over that time?”

Kevin “Although I certainly feel our camp has evolved over 20 years, mostly I believe many aspects of our camp have remained the same. Quality staff, a diverse and fun program, and creating meaningful relationships with campers and their families has always been extremely important to us.

I think we have continued to always improve our program each and every year. We feel it’s extremely important to never get complacent and always work to

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Summer Alameda County ALAMEDA Alameda School of Music 1307 High St. 510.769.0195 www.alamusic.org

Camp Bladium 800 West Tower Ave 510.814.4999 www.bladiumalameda.com/ youth-kids/kids-camps

BERKELEY Music Discovery Workshop 2005 Berryman St. 510.528.1725 www.sfems.org

St. John’s Camp Elmwood 2727 College Ave. 510.845.6830 www.stjohnsberkeley.org/ campelmwood

Sticky Art Lab 1682 University Ave. 510.981.1148 www.stickyartlab.com

City of Dublin 100 Civic Plaza 925.556.4500 www.ci.dublin.ca.us

Young Writers Camp UC Berkeley Campus 510.642.0971

Valley Christian School 7500 Inspiration Dr. 925.560.6270

www.bawpwritingcamp.org

www.ValleyChristianSchools.org

Green Stuff Summer Camp UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens 510.643.4832

Edge Gymnastics Training Center 6780 Sierra Court St. K 925.479.9904

www.botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu

www.edge-gymnastics.com

Lawrence Hall of Science UC Berkeley 510.642.5134

Kidz Kraftz Quail Creek Cir. 925.271.0015

www.lawrencehallofscience.org

www.kidzkraftz.com/camps

BERKELEY/ECHO LAKE

Tri-Valley YMCA 6693 Sierra Ln 925.263.4444

Berkeley Echo Lake Camp Lot #7 Echo Lakes Rd 530.659.7539 www.cityofberkeley.info/camps

CASTRO VALLEY Skye Valley Training Camp 10250 Crow Canyon Rd 925.858.8825 www.psi.lunariffic.com/~skyev0/

Sarah’s Science 21525 Knoll Way 510.581.3739 www.sarahscience.com

Camp Kee Tov 1301 Oxford St. 510.842.2372 www.campkeetov.org

Bee Best Learning 20394 San Miguel Ave. 510.728.2110 www.beebestlearning.com

Habitot 2065 Kittredge St. 510.647.1111 ext. 14 www.habitot.org/museum/ activities_camps.html

Monkey Business Camp 2880A Sacramento St. 510.540.6025

www.trivalley.ymcaeastbay.org

Extended Day Child Care 8435 Davona Dr. 925.829.4043 & 7997 Vomac Rd. 925.551.8170 7243 Tamarack Dr. 925.833.0127 & 5301 Hibernia Dr. 925.803.4154 & 3300 Antone Way 925.826.5538 www.extendeddaychildcare.com

Quarry Lane School 6363 Tassajara Rd. 925.829.8000

DUBLIN

www.quarrylane.org

East Bay SPCA Animal Camp 4651 Gleason Dr. 925.479.9670

FREMONT

www.eastbayspca.org/camp

www.monkeybusinesscamp.com

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Learning Bee Summer Camp 39977 Mission Blvd.

510.226.8408 www.learningbeeusa.com

Ohlone for Kids 43600 Mission Blvd.

510.659.6000 www.ohlone.edu/org/ ohloneforkids

HAYWARD Hayward Area Recreation Park District (H.A.R.D.) Day Camps 510.881.6700 www.haywardrec.org

LIVERMORE Horizons East Equestrian Center 5111 Doolan Rd. 925.960.9696 www.showstables.com

Roy’s Magic Camp 2466 8th St. 925.455.0600 www.magiccamp.org

Camp Arroyo Taylor Family Foundation 5535 Arroyo Rd. 925.371.8401 www.ebparks.org/activities/ daycamps/parks_camp_arroyo

Saddle to Ride Topline Training, Inc. 4180 Greenville Rd. 925.858.3933 www.saddle2ride.com

Xtreme Force Dance Company 847 Rincon Ave. 925.455.6054 www.xtremeforcedanceco.com

Double Diamond Sports Academy 2272 Research Dr. 925.830.9765 www. doublediamondsportsacademy. com

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Camps Valley Montessori 1273 N. Livermore Ave. 925.455.8021

MOCHA Summer Camp 1625 Clay St. 510.465.8770

Contra Costa County

www.valleymontessorischool.com

www.mocha.org

OAKLAND

PLEASANTON

Lakeshore Children’s Center 3534 Lakeshore Ave. 510.893.4048

Gingerbread Preschool 4333 Black Ave. 925.931.3430

City of Antioch Parks and Recreation 213 “F” St 925.776.7070

www.lakeshorechildrenscenter.org

www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/services/ recreation/gb/gbhome.html

Urban Adventure Camp 5701 Cabot Dr. 510.339.0676 www.urbanadventurecamps.com

Extended Day Child Care 5199 Black Ave. 925.846.5519 www.extendeddaychildcare.com

East Bay SPCA Animal Camp 8323 Baldwin St. 510.569.0702 www.eastbayspca.org/camp

Quarry Lane School - East 3750 Boulder St. 925.846.9400 www.quarrylane.org

California Shakespeare Theater Summer Conservatory 4660 Harbord Dr. 510.809.3293 www.calshakes.org/v4/educ/ summer_conservatories.html

Oakland Summer ZooCamp 9777 Golf Links Rd. 510.632.9525 www.oaklandzoo.org

Lake Merritt Boating Center Youth Boating Camps 568 Bellevue Ave. 510.238.2196 www.sailoakland.com

Raskob Learning Institute 3520 Mountain Blvd.

510.436.1275 www.raskobinstitute.org

Kids N’ Dance 3840 Macarthur Blvd.

510.531.4400 www.kidsndance.com

Quarry Lane School - West 4444B Black Ave. 925.462.6300 www.quarrylane.org

ANTIOCH

City of Danville Camps 420 Front St. 925.314.3400 www.danville.ca.gov/Recreation/ Camps

www.ci.antioch.ca.us/Recreation

Four Stars Gymnastics Academy 1799 Vineyard Dr. 925.778.8650

Vision Tech Camps 117 Town & Country Dr. St. B 925.699.9602 www.visiontechcamps.com

Athenian Summer Programs at Athenian School 2100 Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd 925.837.5375

www.fourstarsgym.com

CONCORD City of Concord Parks and Recreation 925.671.3404

www.athenian.org

www.cityofconcord.org/recreation/ summercamps

Camp Concord in South Lake Tahoe 1000 Mt. Tallac Trailhead Rd South Lake Tahoe 530.541.1203

Yang Fan Academy 4160 Hacienda Dr. St. 100 925.699.4664

www.ci.concord.ca.us/recreation/ camp

www.yfacademy.org

Backyard Explorers Corner of Babel Ln & Cowell Rd. 925.671.3118

City of Pleasanton Summer Programs 200 Old Bernal Ave. 925.931.3436

DANVILLE

Color Bundles 301 Hartz Ave. #104 925.727.3137 www.colorbundles.com

Camp Brainy Bunch 741 Brookside Dr. 510.548.4800 www.campbrainybunch.com

Quest Therapeutic Camps Charlotte Wood Middle School 600 El Captain Dr. 925.743.2900 www.questcamps.com

www.cityofconcord.org/recreation/ summercamps/backyardexp.htm

www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us

Expressions Dance & Art 3015 Hopyard Rd. Ste. I 925.200.9908 www.expressions-dance-arts.com/

Young Ivy Academy 5460 Sunol Blvd (#3) 925.548.0188 www.youngivyacademy.com

Inspire Music Academy 2340 Santa Rita Rd. Ste. 7 925.461.3266 www.inspiremusicacademy.com

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Summer LAFAYETTE California Shakespeare Theater Summer Conservatory 1000 Upper Happy Valley Rd 510.809.3293 www.calshakes.org/v4/educ/ summer_conservatories.html

Kids N’ Dance 3369 Mt. Diablo 925.284.7388 www.kidsndance.com

Sienna Ranch 3232 Deer Hill Rd. 925.283.6311 www.siennaranch.net

Sherman Swim School 1075 Carol Ln. 925.283.2100 www.shermanswim.com

www.frenchforfun.com

Lafayette Tennis Club 3125 Camino Diablo 925.937.2582 www.lafayettetennis.com

Husky House for Kids 3855 Happy Valley Rd. 925.283.7100 www.huskyhouseforkids.org/ summer-camp-programs

Lafayette Community Center Camps 500 Saint Mary’s Rd. 925.284.2232 www.lafayetterec.org

Roughing It Day Camp 1010 Oak Hill Rd. 925.283.3795 www.roughingit.com

BandWorks Summer Camp 28 Orinda Way 925.254.2445 www.bandworks.com/summer_ orinda.php

Orinda Academy 19 Altarinda Rd. 925.478.4504

Merriewood Children’s Center 561 Merriewood Dr. 925.284.2121

www.orindaacademy.org

www.merriewood.org

www.campdoodles.com

MARTINEZ

PLEASANT HILL

John Muir Mountain Day Camp John Muir National Historic Site 925.680.8807

City of Pleasant Hill Camps 147 Gregory Ln 925.682.0896

www.johnmuirassociation.org/ muircamp/index.php

French For Fun 3381 Mt. Diablo Blvd 925.283.9822

ORINDA

Rancho Saguaro 1050 Pereira Rd. 925.788.5200 www.ranchosaguaro.com

MORAGA Gaels Summer Camp 1928 St Mary’s Rd. 925.631.4FUN www.smcgaels.com

Camp Saklan 1678 School St. 925.376.7900 www.saklan.org/about-us/campsaklan

OAKLEY City of Oakley Parks and Recreation 3231 Main St. 925.625.7044 www.ci.oakley.ca.us

Diamond Hills Sports Club 1510 Neroly Rd. 925.420.4575 www.sparetimeclubs.com

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Camp Doodle 66 St. Stephens Dr.

www.pleasanthillrec.com

PITTSBURG City of Pittsburg Parks and Recreation 300 Presido Ln. 925.252.4842 www.ci.pittsburg.ca.us

SAN RAMON City of San Ramon Camps 2226 Camino Ramon 925.973.2500 www.ci.san-ramon.ca.us

School of Rock San Ramon 460 Montgomery Street 925.415.3340 510.207.9281 bit.ly/SORsanramoncamps

Adventure Day Camp Dorris-Eaton School One Annabel Lane 925.937.6500 www.adventuredaycamp.com

WALNUT CREEK Adventure Day Camp Seven Hills School 975 North San Carlos Dr. 925.937.6500 www.adventuredaycamp.com

Lindsay Wildlife Museum Summer Science Camp 1931 First Ave. 925.935.1978 www.wildlife-museum.org

Camp ARF for Kids 2890 Mitchell Dr. 925.256.1273 www.youth.arf.net

City of Walnut Creek Summer Camps 1666 North Main St. 925.943.5899 www.walnut-creek.org

Castle Rock Arabians 1350 Castle Rock Rd. 925.933.3701 www.castlerockarabians.com

Multiple Locations The Growing Room Academy Various locations around the Bay Offers: 3,4 and 5 Day Camps 925.837.4392 www.thegrowingroom.org

Camp Rocks: Girl Scouts of Northern California Offered at 5 locations: San Rafael (Camp Bothin), Santa Cruz (Skylark Ranch), San Jose (Camp Metro Day Camp), North Lake Tahoe (Deer Lake), and the Sierra Nevada Mountains (Sugar Pine) 800.447.4475 ext. 2091 www.camprocks.org

Mad Science Camp Offered at several local Recreation sites and Community Centers 925.687.1900 www.mtdiablo.madscience.org

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Camps Steve and Kate’s Camp Danville, Dublin, Fremont, Oakland, Walnut Creek and Berkeley 415.389.5437 www.steveandkatescamp.com

Camp Galileo Alameda, Alamo, Berkeley, San Ramon, Walnut Creek, Fremont, Oakland, Lafayette and Orinda 510.595.7293

Lango Language Summer Camps Serving Alamo, Blackhawk, Brentwood, Briones, Canyon, Clayton, Concord, Danville, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pacheco, Pittsburg, Pleasant Hill, San Ramon, Walnut Creek and surrounding regions 888.445.2646 www.langokids.com/parent/kidslanguage-summer-camps

Out of Area

SF Zoo Camp Sloat Blvd. & the Great Highway San Francisco 415.753.7080 www.sfzoo.org

Golden Arrow Camps 644 Pollasky Avenue, Ste. 100 Clovis, 93612 800.554.CAMP www.goldarrowcamp.com

Coppercreek Camp 1887 Williams Valley Rd. Greenville, 95947 800.350.0006 www.coppercreek.com

www.galileo-learning.com

KinderCare Walnut Creek, Concord, Danville, Martinez and Clayton 888.523.6765 www.kindercare.com/ summercamp

Viva el Espanol!

Lafayette, Piedmont, Pleasanton & San Anselmo 925.962.9177 www.vivaelespanol.org/ summerprograms.php

Club Sport Fremont, San Ramon, Pleasanton and Walnut Creek 925.938.8700 www.clubsports.com

Camp Edmo Alameda, Fremont, and Oakland 415.282.6673 www.campedmo.org

Kids’ Carpentry Berkeley, Lafayette, Alameda, Oakland, Alamo & Walnut Creek 510.524.9232

Stratford School Summer Sports Camp & Enrichment Danville, Fremont, Los Gatos, Morgan Hill and Pleasanton 925.737.0001

www.kidscarpentry.com

www.stratfordschools.com

www.techknowhowkids.com

Sky hawk’s Sports Camp Various locations around the Bay Area 800.804.3509

iD Tech Camp Moraga, Concord, Livermore, Berkeley and other Bay Area locations www.idtech.com

www.skyhawks.com

TechKnowHow Kids Dublin, Berkeley, Fremont, Livermore, Oakland & Pleasanton 650.638.0500

Camp Unalayee 3921 East Bayshore Rd. Palo Alto 650.969.6313 www.unalayee-summer-camp.com

CYO Summer Camp 2136 Bohemian Hwy Occidental, 95465 707.874.0200

Almaden Equestrian Center 20100 Almaden Rd. San Jose 408.927.0232 www.almadenequestriancenter.net

Silver Creek Sportsplex 800 Embedded Way San Jose 408.224.8774 www.gotoplex.com

College For Kids 1700 W. Hillsdale Blvd.

San Mateo 650.574.6149 www.collegeforkids-smccd.com

www.camp.cccyo.org

Mountain Camp Woodside 302 Portola Rd. Portola Valley 650.576.2267 www.mountaincampwoodside.com

School of Rock Summer Camp 711 South B St. San Mateo, San Jose & Palo Alto 650.347.3474 www.schoolofrock.com

Camp Tawonga 131 Steuart Ste. 460 San Francisco 415.543.2267 www.tawonga.org

Kennolyn Camps 8205 Glen Haven Rd. Soquel 831.479.6714 www.kennolyncamps.com

888.709.8324

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Programs available at

A traditional summer camp experience

Celebrating

20 Years

925.937.6500 • Adventuredaycamp.com

®

Preschool

Education is a Lifelong Commitment

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Discover Quarry Lane

NOW ENROLLING Join our Open House every Wednesday! www.QuarryLane.org/Preschool

Toddler, Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten Academic-Based Curriculum Passionate, Experienced Educators

PLEASANTON WEST CAMPUS Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten 4444B Black Ave., Pleasanton, CA

925.462.6300

Full and Half Day Schedules Computer, Spanish, Music, P.E., and Library Two Preschool Campuses in Pleasanton

PLEASANTON EAST CAMPUS Toddler through Pre-Kindergarten 3750 Boulder St., Pleasanton, CA

925.846.9400

CA Licenses: 013411303, 013411304, 013411305, 013417681

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