Active Family Magazine | May 2022

MAY 2022

HELP! I YELL ALL DAY LONG!

Fun-in-the-Sun

Safety

MOTHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE

Volume 9 / Issue 95

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15 Ways to Keep Your Child from Developing an Eating Disorder

Hotel Spotlight: CordeValle – A Luxurious Sanctuary Less Than an Hour’s Drive

Mother's Day

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Fun-in-the-sun Safety

[ SUMMER CAMPS ] Summer Camp Guide

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“Tee Time” at Silverado Resort & Spa

Help! I yell all day long!

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Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Newbery Award for Literary Excellence!

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Local Life & Style for the East Bay Area

Publisher/Editor

Social Media Manager and Sales Manager

Tracie Brown Vollgraf

Trista Cambra-Flanders

Travel Editor

Design/Production

Elizabeth Kang ekang@activefamilymag.com

Teresa Agnew Craft

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Contributing Authors Sandra Aris Susan Stiffelman Dr. Laura Markham Elizabeth Kang David Flowers Stratford Schools

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Editor’s Note Summer is SO close! Now we must get through the insane last month of the school year! You got this!

But first, it’s time to celebrate MOM! Head on over to page 14 and check out some fabulous gift ideas from Target™. You will be sure to find something to add to your wish list!

Of course, travel is always on our mind! In need of some golf trip inspiration?

Look no further than the Silverado Resort and Spa in beautiful Napa. Flip to page 20 and learn more about the course and property and be sure to book your stay ASAP! We also meandered south to CordeValle and were pleasantly surprised by what we discovered! Check out the feature on page 8 and let us know if you plan a visit!

Wishing you all the best of luck as we wrap up another school year!

Best, Tracie Brown Vollgraf Editor info@activefamilymag.com

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15 Ways To Keep Your Child From Developing An Eating Disorder

by Dr. Laura Markham In this culture, unfortunately, many of us eat diets that aren't very healthy, and we don't get enough exercise. That's true for our kids, too. In fact, experts Dr. Laura Markham is the author of Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting. She earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University and has worked as a parenting coach with countless parents across the English-speaking world, both in person and via phone.

You can find Dr. Laura online at AhaParenting.com, the website of Aha! Moments for parents of kids from birth through the teen years, where she offers a free daily inspiration email to parents.

suggest that this is the fi rst generation that's less healthy than their parents.

Even worse, when you mix our cultural obsession with thinness with emotional immaturity and how disconnected we often are from our own bodies, it's a perfect storm for eating disorders. Guess how many kids growing up in the US today develop some kind of eating disorder? 12.5% of girls and 6% of boys.

(See NEDA for stats.)

So eating disorders are a serious risk factor for our children. Luckily, parents have a lot more power than they realize to prevent eating disorders, but our intervention works best when it starts early. Intervening in adolescence, when kids need to assert their right to control their own bodies, is more complicated and less effective.

What can you do to prevent your child from developing an eating disorder?

Help your child develop a healthy body, a healthy emotional life, a healthy attitude toward food and exercise, AND a healthy body image.

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[ PARENTING ] 1. Consider your attitude toward your own body.

do dieters almost always regain the weight, but losing

I hope you LOVE your body, every inch of it, no matter

it the next time is even harder. Only long-term healthy

how it looks in the mirror. But most of us have been

eating and exercising helps people lose weight and

influenced by our culture's obsession with thin, and

keep it off.

we judge ourselves harshly. So when we see our child starting to put on weight, all our self-judgment kicks in,

Want to teach your child self-control? Start with the idea

and we project it onto our child, worrying that she'll have

of listening to your body: "Are you hungry for more?"

a life-long struggle with her weight. Unfortunately, our

When your child wants sweets, instead of just saying no,

kids pick up on our fear, and they assume something's

which can build up feelings of deprivation, assure your

wrong with them. So use this as an opportunity to

child that sweets will be available another time: "The

develop a healthier relationship with your own body, so

bakery is always here...we go there for special occasions,

you don't perpetuate that feeling of shame and "not

not every day." Research shows this reduces longings and

good enough" onto another generation.

binges.

2. Educate your child about how the media presents

5. Learn the latest in nutrition.

thinness as equated with everything positive and

The percentage of overweight Americans has more than

perpetuates unrealistic images.

doubled over the past century and has continued to rise,

Point out that all the models on the magazine covers

accompanied by similar rises in incidence of disease.

have been air-brushed; they simply aren't real. Terrific

Culprits include our sedentary lifestyle, high stress levels,

videos to show your daughter -- and son! -- are the Dove

large food portions, and our evolutionary propensity to

Evolution of Beauty Video (an ordinary young woman

eat (and store) extra food in times of plenty just in case

air-brushed into a billboard model) and Diet.com's The

lean times are around the corner.

PhotoShop Effect (showing how pervasive photoshop is, and how it has created an unrealistic standard of beauty

But nutritionists increasingly suspect that processed

against which we all judge ourselves.) Discuss the fact

foods are the biggest contributor to our weight

that people with bodies that meet cultural standards of

issues. Consumption of saturated fat has actually

desirability are not any happier.

decreased during this period of extreme weight gain, while consumption of processed foods has increased

3. Commit yourself to model good eating and exercise

dramatically. Designed to last during long periods of

habits.

storage and shipping, and with taste rather than nutrition

Face it -- Whatever you do, your child will do. If you enjoy

in mind, foods with hydrogenated oils, preservatives, corn

being outside and moving your body, your child will want

syrup and carbohydrates stripped of their nutrients are

to join you. If you drink soda, they'll drink soda. If you

simply bad for our bodies. They create chronic disease

snack on that ever-present bowl of carrots, so will they. If

as we get older. But they start, even in childhood, by

this seems to you like deprivation, consider that your bad

causing inflammation and cravings.

habits are a sad legacy for your child. Aren't you willing to change, to protect your child? Your increased health,

And, of course, most processed foods have added sugar.

vitality and good looks will reward you as much as your

In fact, in the U.S., most adults get more than 10 percent

children asking for more carrots.

of their daily calories from added sugar, which has negative effects on the entire body, including influencing

4. Don't talk about dieting.

hormones to make more fat than other carbs do.

In fact, don't diet, just eat healthfully, and make exercise an automatic part of life for everyone in the family.

6. Don't make your child self-conscious by commenting

Research shows that dieting doesn’t work; it creates

on it if you notice that he or she is getting heavier.

feelings of deprivation and longing that cause binge

First, be aware that kids fill out before they shoot up.

eating. And it changes body chemistry so that not only

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sabotage your efforts, but an otherwise healthy diet

around outside in fresh air? Is he eating a healthy diet?

can easily be overwhelmed by chips and soda every

If you decide some changes would be desirable, don't

afternoon.

single out your child. Instead, ratchet up the physical activity level and healthy eating for the whole family.

12. Nurse your baby

Changing food and activity habits is challenging for

Nurse your baby to reduce his chances of being

anyone, and to expect a child to give up treats that

overweight as an adult.

others in the house are eating is simply unreasonable.

13. Reduce Stress and Increase Emotional Intelligence.

7. Teach kids that treats are for special occasions, not for

Kids who have higher levels of stress hormones in

daily consumption.

their bodies are less healthy physically, including the

Experts say that deprivation often leads to binging,

tendency to put on more weight. Kids who have a hard

which leads to guilt and a whole cycle of disordered behavior around food. So instead of forbidding treats and junk food, teach your child that they can enjoy junk food and treats in moderation for special occasions.

That means you don't need to keep junk food in the house, where it's hard to resist. Kids will eat what’s around, and sneak it if they have to.

8. Keep trying to get them to eat their veggies.

No self respecting child tries a new food the first time she sees it. But eventually, she’s likely to. That’s why kids who are exposed to more foods are more sophisticated eaters. Studies show that the major predictor in children’s willingness to eat a food is familiarity.

9. Get your child involved in sports.

Every child needs a regular physical activity. When girls get involved with sports, they have a healthier attitude toward their bodies for life. When kids find a sport they love when they’re younger, they’re much more likely to stay fit for life. Instead of communicating that we exercise to tame body fat, explain that exercise keeps

time expressing emotions in words are more likely to eat to soothe upsets, and also are more vulnerable to eating disorders. So consider if there are ways to decrease the stress level in your child's life, and support your child to develop more emotional intelligence. (This whole website should help you with that!)

14. Reduce TV use.

Children who watch two hours of television each day are much more likely to grow into overweight adults with high cholesterol. It may be that advertising has as much to do with this correlation as inactivity. US obesity specialist David Ludwig says recent research strengthens the case for a ban on food advertising aimed at children: "In an era when childhood obesity has reached crisis proportions, the commercial food industry has no business telling toddlers to consume fast food, soft drinks and high-calorie low-quality snacks -- all products linked to excessive weight gain."

us healthier and happier in every way, by changing our body chemistry. Insist on family physical activity every

Did you know that in most countries, it's illegal to market

weekend, and get moving with your child.

to kids, including with TV ads?

10. Never comment on other people's bodies.

15. Accept your child exactly as she is.

If you're always saying how thin someone looks, or

Every child needs to be loved unconditionally. Never, in

how fat, your child learns that body shape is what's

any way, communicate to your child that you think she

important, and she feels like people are always looking

would be prettier, more acceptable, or more lovable

at HER body.

if she had a different body shape. Instead, clearly communicate that what matters is who we are inside

11. Discuss with sitters what your child may eat.

and the choices we make about how we show up in the

Being rigid will set up forbidden fruit, which will only

world.

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HOTEL SPOTLIGHT: CordeValle –A Luxurious Sanctuary Less Than an Hour’s Drive

by Elizabeth Kang

Just a 20-minute drive outside the crowds and chaos of San Jose lies a hidden gem of luxury and exclusivity — a place where ordinary people transform into royalty, if only for a weekend. CordeValle is a breathtaking 5-star luxury golf resort, tucked just outside the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, in San Martin, California. This 1,700-acre sanctuary offers serenity, luxury and world-class hospitality, under an hour’s drive from the Bay Area.

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SEAMLESS SERVICE Once you arrive at the gated entrance of CordeValle, it becomes immediately clear that you’re entering someplace special — the type of place where, upon first arrival, the security guard at the entrance already knows your name, and on your second night, your dinner server expertly remembers your child’s preference for extra cherries in their Shirley Temple. The gracious hospitality and seamless service is one of the standouts at CordeValle, and every encounter with staff is warm, professional and friendly.

FAMILY FRIENDLY That top-notch service extends to CordeValle’s warm welcoming of families with children, too, who are greeted on arrival with a fun scavenger hunt of the property’s various wildlife, including deer, turkey, squirrel, rabbit, and cow. Once children find all the animals on their list, they're rewarded at the front desk with a fun craft prize. Children’s amenities such as cribs, diaper pails, baby monitors, and in-room-baby-proofing services are available on request.

Little ones get the royal treatment at mealtime too, with kid-friendly favorites such as pancakes for breakfast, and pasta, chicken tenders or gourmet hot dogs offered at lunch or dinner. After dinner, families may enjoy making s’mores around the property’s grand, wood-burning fireplace, armed with gourmet s’mores kits which include everything needed to make a delicious s’mores, and then some.

There may be no giant waterslides or bouncy houses to be seen, but kids have plenty of diversions to choose from at CordeValle, from swimming in the heated saltwater pool, to tennis and golf lessons, archery, and family bocce ball.

Kids can borrow pool toys and sunscreen from the spa before heading to the pool, and they’re also welcome to accompany their parents on CordeValle’s world-class golf course. Older kids 10 ACTIVE FAMIL Y | MAY 2022

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and teens may want to challenge themselves on the

furnishings, accommodations at this 5-star resort

scenic 3.5-mile private hiking trail that circles the back

manage to feel minimal, yet luxurious. Rich wood

of the property, where wildflowers and deer are aplenty.

finishes, butter-soft linens and high-tech touches like

They may, however, prefer getting off their feet best — in

touch-powered bathroom mirrors add to the modern,

fact, our daughters’ (ages 4 and 8) favorite part of our

upscale feel. In the spacious bathrooms, a deep soaking

stay at CordeValle was the golf cart rides, which are

tub, separate steam shower and high-end toiletries

always available to ferry guests to and from their room, or wherever they need to go on property. They squealed with delight every time our golf cart zipped up the hill to our suite.

A-PLUS ACCOMMODATIONS Another favorite part the weekend was soaking in our own private hot tub on our outdoor “Villa Suite” patio, which overlooks a breathtaking backdrop of lush golf fairways, bucolic rolling hills, majestic native trees, and occasionally, roaming deer. Ranging from 550 to 1,100 square feet, the rooms, bungalows and suites at Cordevalle have been completely renovated and refurbished this year, and that remodeling is apparent.

welcome guests to refresh and relax. A walk-in closet with robes, slippers, and other necessities are a welcome touch. Other thoughtful and useful items can be found throughout the room, including a gourmet Nespresso coffee machine, glassware, a mini fridge, a wine opener, and high-powered binoculars for spying on soaring eagles and shy deer.

DELIGHTFUL DINING You can also spot wildlife from both outdoor patios of the resort’s two excellent restaurants; One Iron Bar and Lion’s Peak Grill. As the more casual of the two restaurants, Lion’s Peak Grill is open for breakfast and lunch and is a popular respite for the resort’s golfers, who enjoy frosty

Featuring wall-to ceiling glass doors, spacious outdoor

cold beer, juicy burgers and wood-fired pizzas while

patio spaces, oversized bathrooms, and modern

resting on the shaded outdoor tables.

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It’s also a great place for families too, because both kids

as well, from made-to-order omelets and house-made

and adults agree that the pizza is some of the best in the

sausage, to Shashuka with eggs, gourmet avocado

area. That’s probably due to the fact that the dough’s

toast, and the fluffiest pancakes with Chantilly cream.

Caputo flour is shipped from Italy, and the sauce is made

The food at One Iron Bar is truly delightful, only matched

from the property’s own home-grown San Marzano

by the flawless service.

tomatoes and garden-fresh basil. The pizza cooks in just 90 seconds in a 800-900 degree wood-fired, outdoor pizza oven located right on the grill’s outdoor patio. The result is an unforgettably light, flavorful and chewy pizza that’s worth the trip, alone.

One Iron Bar offers equally unforgettable food, like tender house-made pasta, fresh, seasonal salads, and melt-in-your-mouth, dry-aged steaks. The Californiainspired menu changes with the season, showcasing

GLORIOUS GOLFING Aside from the delicious food offered at CordeValle, golfing is, perhaps, the biggest draw to the resort. This revered and esteemed course is highly sought after, and for golf enthusiasts, a worthy splurge. Featuring an 18-hole, par 72 championship course, CordeValle boasts one of California’s top-ranked courses, having hosted

the best of the month, like buttery fava beans, sweet

several PGA Tours and USGA events. Along with the

spring peas, and ricotta-stuffed squash blossoms. Craft

scenic and challenging 7,360-yard course, (designed

cocktails and a wine list featuring local wineries along

by Robert Trent Jones Jr.) golfers enjoy access to a

with famous Napa labels are offered on the drink menu.

35,000-square-foot clubhouse, a putting green, driving

The breakfast menu offers plenty of delicious variety,

range, chipping practice area, pro shop, golf carts, push

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carts, golf instruction, and more. Anyone who is lucky

ride from CordeValle’s friendly valet. This family-owned

enough to play at this semi-private resort course gains

winery is a wonderful way to spend an hour or two,

bragging rights for life, and will have an unforgettable

tasting wine and enjoying scenic views, while perhaps

golfing experience.

grabbing a leisurely lunch from the Close Bistro on the lawn, followed by a game of bocce ball.

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Shopping for deals at the Gilroy Premium Outlets is

If you can bear to actually leave this beautiful resort,

another way to spend a few hours, located just a

there are some fun diversions just minutes away from

quick drive from the resort. Also located nearby is

CordeValle, including multiple wineries, shopping,

the charming city of Morgan Hill, which offers a small

restaurants and even a fun theme park.

selection of great restaurants, including kid-friendly fine dining at Ladera Grill, authentic Italian at Maurizio’s, and

The latter is Gilroy Gardens, which is located just a few-

innovative whole-food and plant-based cuisine from

minutes drive from San Martin in Gilroy, California. This

Craft Roots

expansive amusement park offers fun rides, shows and even a water park that’s ideal for families with children under 13-years-old.

Clos LaChance Winery is nestled right beside CordeValle, so it’s possible to walk to the winery, or perhaps get a

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Fun-in-the-Sun Safety

by Sandra Aris Summertime means school is out and kids are home. Long days of swimming, trips to the park and playing outside with friends is exciting for kids, but the hot temperatures, risk of dehydration and other safety risks also means they have a higher potential to get hurt during their break from school. But instead of parents keeping kids holed up inside, they can take a few extra precautions to ensure they’re safe.

KEEP THEM HYDRATED With smaller bodies, kids become dehydrated and overheat more quickly.

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[ PARENTING ] take breaks every so often to drink water. Monitoring

Don’t allow kids to play by the hot grill that can turn into

how much water they’re drinking can also help avoid

a disaster at any time. When letting kids light fireworks,

heat exhaustion and keep them safe from becoming

ensure an adult is always supervising or helping them, no

dehydrated. Breaks can also give kids time to catch their

matter their age. Things like sparklers, firecrackers and

breath and cool off before playing again.

rockets are dangerous and need to be kept away from hair, clothing and their face. Younger kids can watch

Skipping sugar-frilled granola bars which can dehydrate

and “help” adults set off fireworks to still be included, but

kids faster and opting for healthier and water-filled

stay safe.

options like watermelon, cucumber, and other fruits and vegetables can give kids a refreshing treat and ensure

DRESS THEM FOR SUMMER FUN

they’re snacking healthy. IF you do plan on being out in

Kids’ summer wardrobe should look different from

the sun for hours, an oral rehydration solution (ORS) like

spring, winter, and fall. Their closets should be filled with

Pedialyte can help prevent dehydration and give kids

lightweight clothing like shorts, t-shirts, tank-tops and

the fluids they need.

APPLY SPF Whether they’re going outside for 15 minutes or 2 hours, kids need to have sunscreen on. Their skin is more sensitive to the sun and can easily burn. Make sure to take the extra time to help kids apply sunscreen and teach them to cover every area of their body that is exposed to the sun, including their neck and ears. Be sure to re-apply every few hours as well. A water-resistant SPF of 30 or higher is a choice for kids!

There are thousands of sunscreens on the market that can protect your baby, but you can also protect the sea babies at the same time! Look into reef-friendly sunscreens that are safe for and effective.

lighter pants, as well as shoes that are supportive and breathable. Hats and sunglasses can also help shade kids and keep them cool. For younger kids hoping to adventure outside during the summer that are just learning to walk and crawl, investing in protective clothing can be beneficial for you and them. Sandra Aris creates stylish, innovative pants for kids using 3D padded technology found in motocross, motorbike and ski apparel. The pants absorb the shock from falls and protect kids from bumps and bruises.

KEEP PESKY PESTS AT BAY Insects are more active in the summertime, including mosquitos, bees, etc. These potentially disease-carrying bugs can be harmful to kids. Use insect repellent to guard against a bright sunny day turning into a day of

STAY CAUTIOUS

tears and nights of itchy arms and legs. There are many

Kids can easily get into trouble or have accidents,

choices on the market that are non-toxic and can be

and while you might not want to be outside as long as

safe to use on kids Most importantly, remember to have

them, ensure you can keep an eye on them at all times.

kids wash off the product before they head to bed for

Accidents can happen an instant and in the summer

the night.

there are a lot of different dangers. From fireworks and hot grills to swimming and sports-related injuries,

Most importantly, remember that the summertime is

monitoring what kids are doing and being aware of their

a great bonding experience for families. With kids out

actions can prevent an accident.

of school, parents have the opportunity to help kids explore the world around them and have once lifetime

If kids are in the pool, you or another reliable adult needs

experiences as a kid. While parents should remain

to stay by 24/7. Drowning can occur at any moment,

cautious and ensure kids are safe, they don’t need to

even with kids who have been swimming for a while. Be

be a helicopter parent, but can help them discover new

sure kids are aware when food is being cooked outside.

things with confidence and safety.

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“TEE TIME” AT SILVERADO RESORT & SPA

by Elizabeth Kang and David Flowers

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ilverado Resort and Spa is a longstanding favorite in Napa, known not only for its proximity to world-class wine, but also for its fabulous “tee,” too. We’re talking golfing, of course, and there’s no better course to tee-off on in the Napa Valley than at this beautiful “stay and play” resort. Here, wine and “tee” go perfectly together — golfers experience the best of both worlds: PGA championship golf, in close proximity to some of the world’s best wineries.

With two championship courses, comfortable accommodations, delicious onsite dining, tennis, swimming and an award-winning spa, Silverado Resort is a definite hole-in-one.

THE COURSES Silverado Resort offers two distinctive 18-hole, quality championship golf courses. A 7,166-yard North Course and a 6,612-yard South Course were both redesigned in 2010 by PGA Hall-of-Famer Johnny Miller. Both of these expertly maintained courses currently host or have hosted PGA tours and championships, with the North Course playing host every September to the PGA Tour Safeway Championship, and the South Course having hosted the PGA Champions Transamerica Tournament from 1989 through 2002. The Fortinet Championship PGA TOUR golf tournament is also slated to be hosted at Silverado in September of 2022.

Head Golf Professional Dave Zorn proudly points out that Silverado Resort works diligently to ensure that their courses are ready to play at tournament level year-round, so whether you play in summer or winter, conditions are always top-notch. Golfers here enjoy use

of five different tee box options, so players of all skill levels can enjoy playing. There is also a full-length turf driving range, a large practice chipping green, a large practice putting green, and a private practice area. In addition to golf carts, push carts are available to those who wish to get their steps in.

Since their 2010 redesign, both courses continue to benefit from expert maintenance, careful grooming and thoughtful consideration, including minimizing Kikuya grass to allow Rye and Kentucky grasses to thrive, allowing for better turf conditions, and reshaped, revamped bunkers benefitting with the addition of brilliant white sand. Elevation changes and water crossings add exciting challenges to the game, and Oak-lined fairways, as well as surrounding rolling hills add to the natural beauty of the courses.

OUR FAVORITE HOLE Although every hole on the course is well-designed and memorable, Hole #9 on the south course is the signature hole and the most fun to play. It is a Par 5, 462-yard hole, and tees off from an elevated tee well above the landing area.

Head Golf Professional Dave Zorn agrees that Hole #9 is a favorite among Silverado players. “A good tee shot in the fairway gives the player an option to lay up or to try and reach the guarded green in two,” he said. Zorn warns that although fun, the hole does present some exciting challenges. “Beware of the water left of the green and a bunker right with the green that runs towards the water.

Two great shots leave the player with an eagle putt or a chipped a putt for a nice birdie.”

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[ TRAVEL ] Zorn says that a delicious reward awaits players upon completion of hole #9. “After a fun hole is the worldfamous Burger Dog Snack Shack.” (The Burgerdog is legendary in Napa Valley and beyond, featuring a hotdog-length hamburger served in a hot dog bun, with all the delicious trimmings.)

weekend brunch.

FAMILY AND JUNIOR GOLF Silverado Resort prides itself as a family friendly golf community, and true to their word, they host several camps throughout the year for junior players, as well as afternoon golf programs. The Troon Family Golf Program

THE MOST CHALLENGING HOLES Although both south and north courses at Silverado are fun and playable for all skill levels, there are two holes that are considered very challenging to play, even by the most seasoned players. On the north course, the short par 4 8th hole is considered the most challenging hole, and on the south course, the par 4 6th hole is considered the most challenging to play, according to Zorn. He said of the 8th hole, “Any shot that ends up a short runs the risk of rolling all the way down the hill for a tough up-hill 30-40 yard wedge shot. A good shot on the green sets yourself up for a tough putt. Par is a great score on this hole.”

Describing the challenges of the south course 6th hole, Zorn said, “What makes this hole challenging is the second shot downhill to an elevated green. All short shots will run all the down the hill next to a plethora of divots from previous victims to coming up short and having a tough pitch shot back up the hill 20-30 yards.

Escaping with a par on this hole feels like a birdie.”

DELECTABLE DINING In addition to pastries and coffee from The Silverado Market & Bakery, wood-fired pizza from Forno, and their famous Burgerdogs, golfers have the option for a more refined dining experience at The Grill.

Offering farm-to-table, seasonal cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner, The Grill offers diners a casual, yet upscale dining experience with both indoor and heated outdoor seating, and a variety of fresh, Californiainspired dishes to choose from. Choose from classic Eggs Benedict, avocado toast or smoked salmon potato waffle, among other delicious options, for breakfast. The lunch menu offerings include a crab louie salad, Rueben Sandwich and shrimp tacos, and dinner selections include a seasonal risotto, duck confit, and butterseared Petrale Sole. As expected in the heart of wine country, the restaurant features an excellent wine list, as well as craft cocktails and beer. The Grill also offers a Happy Hour menu, children's menus, and a decadent 22 ACTIVE FAMIL Y | MAY 2022

allows juniors to golf at no cost with a paying adult, after 3 pm.

There are also spring and summer golf, tennis and swim camps that emphasize the fun of the sport, as well as developing the skills and discipline needed to excel in golf and other activities.

Year-round group classes are also available, and low monthly fees for kids grouped in ages of 5-8, 8-11, and 8-13. The Johnny Miller Junior Golf Academy at Silverado Resort is a wonderful resource for both beginner and more skilled young players to develop and hone their golfing skills. One hour and 30-minute private lessons are also available to junior players.

LESSONS AND MEMBERSHIPS Silverado Resort offers a variety of private and group lessons, at affordable rates. Choose from 30-minute to two-hour private instruction, starting at just $75, or adult group clinics for only $45. Locals will want to consider getting a country club membership, which offers a wealth of fun for the entire family.

A membership gives families access to two 18-hole golf courses, 10 Plexipave tennis courts, three bocce ball courts, access to the main pool complex with two pools, Whirlpool, and snack bar, preferred pricing for Spa membership and day use, access to a variety of dining options, and so much more.

Whether you're a local looking for the best courses to play or learn on, or an out-of-town guest looking for a memorable game, Silverado Resort and Spa is your best bet for high quality, affordable golfing that’s a short drive from the Bay Area.

SILVERADO RESORT & SPA 1600 Atlas Peak Rd, Napa, CA 94558 www.silveradoresort.com 844.421.6474

[ TRAVEL ]

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[ PARENTING ]

Susan Stiffelman, Huffington Post Parent’s weekly advice columnist (“Parent Coach”), is an engaging speaker whose presentations leave audiences upbeat, entertained and fortified with practical strategies that will make an immediate and significant difference in their day to day lives. Susan is a licensed Marriage, Family and Child therapist, a credentialed teacher, and a highly regarded parenting coach. Instead of offering standard, scripted advice to parents about how to control their children, Susan focuses on helping them be what she calls the Captain of the ship their children need and naturally want to cooperate with, confide in, and respect. Those who attend Susan’s presentations routinely email her office with thanks, and a request to come back again!

Help! I Yell All Day Long!

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT

I have 2 kids — 6 1/2 and 5 years old. My husband works long hours and I am alone with them most of the time. It seems like all I do is scream and yell, because my stress level is so high. Money is short and I’m tired all the time.

When something breaks down — yesterday it was the dishwasher — I fall apart in front of my kids. Now my children are hitting and having lots of meltdowns.

What should I do to get a handle on things?

One of the most challenging things about being a parent is the fact that our children are always watching us, taking their cues about how to handle life’s ups and downs from what they see us doing. Whether we’re gripping the steering wheel at a red light because we’re late for an appointment, or shouting at someone who took the parking space we had our eye on, their

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[ PARENTING ] cameras are always rolling.

comments to roll off your back without turning them into a declaration about your worth as a mother.

When we handle stress in unhealthy ways — with anger, blame, shouting and so forth — we teach our children

• Play. Remember what it was like to have fun? For

to do the same. As hard as it is to manage life’s difficult

many parents, life is about crossing things off a to-do list.

moments, your children are helping you see that it may be

Without time built into each day for nourishing our spirit,

time to look for healthier ways to offload your stress.

we become more vulnerable to frustration and stress.

Here are a few tips that may help:

Laugh. Tell jokes. Draw. Have a dance contest with your children. These small acts can make a big difference in

• Aim for imperfection. Many of us have internalized someone else’s voice in our head — a critical parent or teacher, perhaps — and feel that we’re never good

your stress level by helping you reconnect with the playful and happy parts of yourself that can get buried under the list of things to do.

enough. Aiming for constant perfection creates ongoing stress. If you’re too tired to clean your house before your relatives come for dinner, allow your best to be good enough.

• Get enough sleep. One of the best ways to boost your ability to cope with stress is to get more rest. The average person needs 7 to 8 hours a night to recharge. When we shortchange ourselves on sleep, we can experience problems with mood regulation, focus, memory, illness and (of course) stress. If you need to take an afternoon nap with your toddler instead of tackling the dirty dishes, take

• Get support. For most parents, the tasks involved with raising children are endless; they keep us running from morning to night. If you’re exhausted or need a break, ask for help. Get to know a few other parents who will swap school drop offs, pick ups, or even join a rotating afternoon homework club that moves from house to house. If you don’t have a network of caring, trustworthy people to lean on, it’s time to create one. And if you’d like support, consider joining my Six Week PWPS Intensive; read on for details!

the nap. The more rested you feel, the better able you’ll be to deal with life’s challenges.

Life in today’s fast-paced world can wear us down, causing us to be increasingly vulnerable to stress as we

• Don’t take things personally. Have you ever wondered

feel burdened by the never-ending demands placed

why a particular experience can cause one person to

upon us. Consider these tips, and take time to re-evaluate

feel terribly hurt, while another shrugs it off as no big deal?

where you can make adjustments in your daily life that will

People who are more easygoing don’t take things as

help you handle those difficult experiences more easily.

personally, and are less caught up in winning approval.

You’ll not only be doing yourself a favor — your children

Rather than letting your blood boil when your mother-

will benefit from seeing their mom take care of herself.

in-law suggests that she never had problems getting

You’ll show them that they too can learn to cope with

her children to clean up their toys (really?), allow her

life’s frustrations in healthier ways.

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[ PARENTING ]

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Newbery Award for Literary Excellence!

by Jeanne Huybrechts, Stratford School Children’s book publishing is a multi-billion-dollar enterprise that brings several thousand new titles – from read-aloud picture books to young-adult literature – to market every year. Many of the annual offerings are good, some are better, but only a few are best. When it comes to children’s literature, annual “10 best” lists abound. The New York Times has one; so does Common Sense Media; and, of course, I have my own favorites.

Honoring the 100th anniversary of the gold-standard award for children’s literature, the Newbery Medal, which the American Library Association (ALA) has presented to the authors of “the most distinguished contributions to American literature for children” since 1922. The Newbery and the Caldecott (honoring children’s picture books) prizes are widely considered the most prestigious awards for children’s literature in the United States.

Selecting my favorites from among the many outstanding Newberys and Caldecotts was tough, yet I focused on having at least one selection for each age group and included those that I find truly inventive, transcendent, or utterly hilarious – the books I never tire of reading or reading aloud to children.

PRESCHOOL Sam and Dave Dig a Hole Written by Mac Barnett, and Illustrated by Jon Klassen Sam and Dave is my desert island book - if I was stranded on a deserted island, and could only bring one picture book, it would be this one. After reading it aloud over 50 times, it still makes me laugh, and I will never tire of the joy it brings to students of all ages. Sam and Dave are young boys out in the backyard with their dog, a canteen, and a few shovels, looking for “something spectacular.” They find an adventure for themselves, and how they do that is magical. Perhaps the moral of this story is that a spectacular day for a couple of kids is all about digging in the dirt, getting muddy, and stopping to smell the tulips… or are they daisies? Read this masterpiece with your children and find out.

Last Stop on Market Street written by Matt de la Pena, Illustrated by Christian Robinson The fi rst and only picture book to be awarded the Newbery Medal, this is a remarkable story of a young boy named CJ and his wise grandmother spending an afternoon together in a city. CJ asks the questions our own children ask all the time, and Nana's answers are ones that we should 28 ACTIVE FAMIL Y | MAY 2022

[ PARENTING ] remember. Nana teaches the, at first, reluctant boy to

schoolers: 11 year old Virgil is a shy, sweet boy who loves

celebrate life, music, friendship and the joy of service.

his grandmother; Valencia is a deaf nature loving and

“He wondered how his nana always found beautiful

lonely girl; Karoi is a Japanese self-proclaimed psychic;

where he never even thought to look.”

Chet is the class bully. When one of them is put in a lifethreatening situation, leaving the others to be strong,

KINDERGARTEN

brave, and decisive, an intriguing plot with beautifully

Interrupting Chicken, written and illustrated by David

articulated characters unfolds.

Ezra Stein At bedtime, Papa chicken prepares to read a favorite

New Kid by Jerry Kraft

book to the little red chicken, but before beginning,

The first graphic novel to win the Newbery, this is the

he reminds her not to interrupt the story. Reassured, he

story of 13-year-old Jordan Banks, who transferred to

begins “Hansel and Gretel,” but just as the two children

a new school. He wanted to go to art school, but his

approach the witch’s house, up pops the little red

parents insisted on a prestigious private school known for

chicken, exclaiming “‘DON’T GO IN! SHE’S A WITCH!’ . .

academics, where Jordan is one of few kids of color in

. THE END!” The childlike humor of this adorable picture

his grade. He experiences prejudices and stereotyping

book will bring laughs from kids, because everyone

from both kids and faculty, as well as verbal bullying. At

knows the original stories. As each page is turned, the

times funny and at times uncomfortable, this book is the

tension heightens, until Papa eventually falls asleep.

ultimate guide to what it feels like to not fit in.

There are more in this great series including, Interrupting Chicken and the Elephant of Surprise, and Interrupting

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Chicken, Cookies for Breakfast.

When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead It’s 1979 in New York City, and 12-year-old Miranda is

GRADES ONE AND TWO

helping to prepare her mom to be on “The $20,000

No, David Written and Illustrated by David Shannon

Pyramid.” First there is a fall-out with her best friend,

David Shannon wrote the first draft of this Caldecott

then mysterious notes begin appearing, claiming that

Honor book at the age of five. “No” and “David” were

a life needs to be saved, and predicting about things

the only words that appeared in his original book, as

that haven’t happened yet. Miranda is incredibly smart

those were the only words he knew how to spell. David,

- her favorite book is A Wrinkle in Time, which leads her

just can’t stay out of trouble. We see David as he is quite

to believe that time travel is involved. This part science

naughty, reaching for a very high cookie jar, tracking

fiction, part mystery book will keep readers guessing until

mud on the carpet, banging pots and pans, and even

the last, unexpected, chapter.

running out the door without clothing. Finally David plays ball in the house, breaking a vase, and that is the last

As we celebrate a century of the Newbery Medal,

straw for his mother. Off to his room, feeling low and in

this anniversary not only commemorates a century of

tears, David and his mother eventually embrace as she

captivating books, but celebrates the longevity and

says, “Yes David, I love you.”

evolution of the award. The world has changed in the last 100 years, and with it, the Newbery Medal seeks to

GRADES THREE TO FIVE

recognize stories that represent and respect all youth.

Hello Universe written by Erin Entrada Kelly Friendship and courage are resounding themes in

If you are interested in learning more about Stratford

this story told in several diverse voices. Taking place

School, or scheduling a personalized tour, visit us online

entirely in one single day, and features four middle

at www.stratfordschools.com.

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[ SUMMER CAMP ]

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

[ SUMMER CAMP ]

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 CAMP ]

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

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

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

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

Camp ARF for Kids 2890 Mitchell Dr. 925.256.1273

www.bandworks.com/summer_ orinda.php

www.youth.arf.net

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

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

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

COPA STC 2640 Shadelands Dr. Walnut Creek, CA 925.357.8999 www.copastc.com

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

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

[ SUMMER CAMP ]

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

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

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

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

Club Sport Fremont, San Ramon, Pleasanton and Walnut Creek 925.938.8700

www.galileo-learning.com

Camp Edmo Alameda, Fremont, and Oakland 415.282.6673

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

www.clubsports.com

www.campedmo.org

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

Out of Area

www.goldarrowcamp.com

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

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

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

www.techknowhowkids.com

www.stratfordschools.com

888.709.8324

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

www.kidscarpentry.com

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

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

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

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

Sky hawk’s Sports Camp Various locations around the Bay Area 800.804.3509 www.skyhawks.com

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