Westridge Summer Opportunities Fair 2014 Catalog by Westridge School

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Summer Opportunities Fair

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324 Madeline Drive, Pasadena, CA 91105 2014 SOF CATALOG includes: Exhibitors and Resource Center Listings Community Service Opportunities Opportunities for Children with Special Needs

Over 100 Summer Activities for Every Budget! Academic Enrichment • College Courses • Sports Clinics • Art and Theatre Programs • Music and Dance Camps • Outdoor Adventure • International Travel • Cultural Immersion • Language Learning • Community Service Opportunities • Programs for Special Needs Children

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Summer Opportunities Fair 2014 Brought to you by the Westridge Parent Association Welcome to the annual Summer Opportunities Fair! This year, we celebrate 23 years of welcoming families and vendors to the Westridge campus to explore a wide variety of summer programs. Over the years, we have watched this day evolve into a major community service event on a national scale. If you are here today seeking the right summer program for your children, congratulations on getting an early start! Summer may be months away, but we encourage you to leap into summer and begin collecting information now. There’s no better place to start than right here at the Summer Opportunities Fair. This year’s fair brings together, in one place, over 100 exhibitors of K-12 summer programs so that you can discover, first hand, the many and varied programs not only in your own neighborhood, but in the greater Los Angeles area, across the nation, and even across the oceans. Summer offerings include outdoor adventure, fine and performing arts, academics, travel, community service opportunities for teens, and options for children with special needs – and most importantly, programs to fit every budget. Our thanks go out to the Summer Opportunities Fair committee for creating this wonderful event once again. We are also grateful to our corporate sponsors for helping to underwrite the fair’s expenses. And to all of you here today, as a parent or student volunteer, as a sponsor, exhibitor, resource center participant, patron, Westridge staff member or fair-day guest, we would like to thank you for making today a success, and for the countless hours many of you have contributed to making the fair the very best that it can be. We are also profoundly grateful for our long-standing collaboration with our community as we celebrate our centennial and reflect on 100 years of educating and empowering girls to be informed, creative, articulate young women. We hope that after today, you will all be well on your way to a fantastic summer!

Elizabeth J. McGregor Peter Husmann Head of School 2014 Chair Westridge School Summer Opportunities Fair

S u m m e r O p p o r t u n i t i e s F a i r 2 0 14 C o m m i t t e e Peter Husmann Chair Sharon Cocita, Julie Ehrhardt, Kathy Ignacio, Lou LaCasse, Monica Meñez, Anahit Turgman, Brian Williams Westridge Staff Liaisons

Committee Members Vasileia Anastasiadou Alicia Benn Karen Binns Stephanie Blank Peter Brockett Mary Brown Kristan Browne Julie Ambrosino Casey Caroline Chapman Donn Christensen Lynn Chu Doug Clarke Kathleen Collins Karen Costa Susan Eigenbrodt Audrey Fong

Ken Fong Lisa Garrison Lisa Gibbs Kati Haberstock Rusini Haris-Rosen Robin Hartzell Amy Hulick Barbie Insua Gabrielle Jennings Cecil Kramer Kristen Berry-Owen Marshall Kwong Jenny Lin Jean Liu Gina Mak Tisha Marinella

Ailene Michel Jack Mullane Richard Neil Teri Ortt Judy Pak Melina Pyle Lynn Roth Carolyn Rowley Gretchen Seager Chandrika Seneviratne Sarah Steidel Amy Whist Kelly White Halle Yuhan

This school year, Westridge celebrates its Centennial and the 23rd annual Summer Opportunities Fair (SOF). The SOF is made possible through the dedicated efforts of the Westridge parent volunteers who comprise the Summer Opportunities Fair Committee. I’d like to extend my thanks to the committee and more than 200 parents who volunteer their time and talent to the fair. Thanks also to the Westridge staff, school administration, and Advancement Office for their support, as well as Westridge parent Peter Husmann, who, as SOF Chair, has provided exceptional leadership this year. A significant portion of the proceeds from the fair helps to support the Skills Enrichment Program (SEP). SEP is an annual program supported by four local, independent schools and the Pasadena Unified School District. This program is offered to Pasadena public school students who demonstrate academic potential and leadership qualities, but who have limited access to resources that would enhance their traditional learning experience. This book contains three sections — fair day exhibitors, including organizations present in the Resource Center; community service opportunities; and opportunities for children with special needs — under one cover. We hope you find this comprehensive catalog to be informative and helpful in your summer planning. Congratulations to Westridge on its Centennial and to the school community for providing an outstanding public service event! Allison Obico President, Westridge Parent Association, 2013-2014 3

T h ank you! The Summer Opportunities Fair Committee acknowledges and thanks the following individuals and organizations for their generous support: summer opport u ni t i e s fai r patro n s Bic Mohandie GreenBliss EcoSpa Jamba Juice: Lake Avenue, Pasadena Jump For All Los Tacos: California Blvd., Pasadena & Las Tunas, San Gabriel Mojo Photo Booth Nestle

Pepsi Bottling Group Quantum Rock Extreme Sports & Arcadia Rock Climbing Teri & Yaki Restaurants: Arroyo Parkway & Lake Avenue, Pasadena Trader Joe’s Markets: Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena & Mission Street, South Pasadena Westridge Dads’ Grill Westridge Dining Services

Fe atur ed en t e rta i nm e n t Emcee: Sophia D. Moritz and Friends Baby Jones | Olivia Rivera | That’s Not My Baby | Verdugo Young Musicians Association w e str id ge sc h ool a d mi n i s tr ati o n & s taff Elizabeth J. McGregor, Head of School Laura Caron, Director of Middle School Thompson Chen, Network Administrator Melinda Edwards, Accounting Administrator Julie Ehrhardt, Executive Assistant to Head of School Rebecca Foster, Technical Director Kendis Heffley, Chief Finance & Operations Officer Helen Hopper, Director of Admissions Melanie Horn, Director of Athletics Barbara Lockhart, Controller Cindy Martin, Assistant to Director of Upper School Sally Miller, Director of Technology

Sandra Penrod, Application Support Specialist Candace Riecke, Main Office Assistant Margaret Shoemaker, Director of Upper School Hallye Smith, Assistant to Director of Lower School Eugen Stanciu, Systems Administrator Laura Tuck, Interim Assistant to Director of Upper School Mary Tuck, Director of Lower School John Wan, Technology Support Brian Williams, Director of Facilities Frances Yokota, Director of Dining Services Farrell Young, Assistant to Director of Middle School Jeff Zavala, Technical Assistant

W e str id ge sc h ool a dva nc e m en t o ffi c e Sharon Cocita, Director of Annual Giving Sarah Colombo, Online & Digital Media Manager Christie Guevara, Director of Alumnae Affairs Kathy Ignacio, Database & Research Manager Lou LaCasse, SOF Database Manager / Leadership Giving Manager and Assistant to the Director of Advancement

Ava Megna, Centennial Coordinator Monica Meñez, Director of Communications Rebecca H. Potter, Planned Giving Officer Anne Scott-Putney, Director of Advancement Courtney Seiberling, Communications Associate Anahit Turgman, Advancement Associate

W e s tr id ge sc h ool D i n i ng & fac i l i ti es s taff dining: facilities: traffic & safety:

Maria Banuelos, John Dasilva, Rudy Enriquez, Patty Olivares Silvano Aguila, Larry Belleville, Ricardo Fernandez, Maurillo Guevara, Carlos Lira, Fermin Olivares, Sal Ortega, Abel Torres Brenda Cabrera, Thelma Fernandez, Kimo Tandaguen

Special thanks to Westridge parents and students for making The Summer Opportunities Fair a success! 4

Exhibitors and Resource Center Contributors

The Resource Center contains program information and brochures provided by organizations that do not have representatives present on fair day. Information contained in this section of the catalog was provided by the exhibitors and Resource Center contributors. The Summer Opportunities Fair is hosted by Westridge School as a community service, providing a venue to learn about summer opportunities. The camps and programs represented at the fair are independent organizations and are not affiliated with Westridge School. No endorsement by Westridge School concerning exhibitor offerings is expressed or implied. 5

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FAIR 2014 Academy by the Sea www.ABTS.com 2605 Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad, CA 92008 Emily Veraldi | everaldi@ABTS.com summer@abts.com (760) 547-5208 Ages: 8-17 AE CE DC RC S Located on oceanfront property in Southern California. Academy by the Sea offers a wide range of dynamic summer programs for students and campers. We offer academic courses, recreation & surf camps, ESL, JROTC leadership, and athletic training camps.

American Camp Association – Southern California / Hawaii www.acacamps.org/socalhawaii 5000 State Street Road 67 North, Martinsville,, IN 46151 Michele Branconier | info@acasocal.org info@acacamps.org (765) 349-3520 Ages: ALL DC RC SN The American Camp Association accredits camps and provides a free directory of accredited camps in Southern California and Hawaii. The directory lists local camps providing scholarships and camperships provided through the LA Times Summer Fund.

AcceptU www.AcceptU.com 229 Berkeley Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02116 Marc Zawel | marc@acceptu.com info@acceptu.com (617) 424-0700 Ages: 15-18 AE AcceptU is a college preparatory program run by former Ivy League admissions officers.

African Leadership Academy Global Scholars Program www.alasummer.org 1050 Printech Avenue, Honeydew 2170, SOUTH AFRICA Tom Barry | summer@africanleadershipacademy.org (415) 828-4099 Ages: 15-19 AE CE CS FST RC Built on ALA's unique Entrepreneurial Leadership and African studies curriculum, GSP is an intensive, nineteen-day, summer program for a select group of secondary school students from across the world. Participants practice leadership in action, build a global network with other young leaders and discover the history, beauty and diversity of Africa.

Anderson Adventure Camp H20 at the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center www.andersonadventurecamp.com 360 N. Arroyo Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91103 Bill Anderson | camp@rosebowlaquatics.org Gracy Donikian (626) 564-0330 Ext 433 Ages: 5-14 DC The Rose Bowl Aquatics Center specializes in a full range of year-round aquatics activities, including water aerobics, camps, recreational swimming, beginning to advanced lessons & competitive training in swimming, diving & water polo.

Armory Center for the Arts – Summer Art Classes www.armoryarts.org 145 N. Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 Carrie Whitney | cwhitney@armoryarts.org Grace Lacques | glacques@armoryarts.org (626) 792-5101 Ext 131 Ages: 3 to adult CE DC The Armory's unique education and exhibition programs encourage children ages 3-18 and adults to experience, understand and appreciate contemporary art while being involved in the creative process of art-making.

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FAIR 2014 Art Center for Kids & Saturday High â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Art Center College of Design www.artcenter.edu/kids www.artcenter.edu/sat 950 S. Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105 Cecilia Ybarra | cecilia.ybarra@artcenter.edu (626) 396-4235 Ages: 9-18 AE CE SN Art Center College of Design offers art and design courses for children, ages 9-12, in Art Center for Kids and for teens, ages 13-18, in Saturday High. Our courses and one-week workshops foster new ways of thinking, seeing, and doing. Open to highfunctioning special needs youth.

Atlas Workshops www.atlasworkshops.com 45 Prospect Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 Adam White | adam@atlasworkshops.com info@atlasworkshops.com (617) 475-0141 Ages: 14-19 AE CE CS FST RC Atlas Workshops leads short term international trips for high school students that explore current global challenges and open up some of the most amazing destinations in the world. Our workshops build partnerships, develop real-world skills, and inspire ideas for the long-term.

Bar 717 Ranch / Camp Trinity www.bar717.com Star Route Box 150, Hayfork, CA 96041 Laura Higley | camptrinity@bar717.com (530) 628-5992 Ages: 8-16 O RC

Barnhart School Summer Session 2014 www.barnhartschool.org 240 W. Colorado Boulevard, Arcadia, CA 91007 Julia Morgan | jmorgan@barnhartschool.org (626) 566-2348 Ages: 5-14 AE CE DC O S Barnhart School's summer program offers a wide variety of academic and enrichment classes in two separate three-week sessions. Courses include LEGO Robotics, Basketball Camp, Volleyball Camp, Chess, Beginning Mandarin, Algebra, Music, Video Game Design, Swimming, Acting, Pottery, and so much more! In addition, weeklong camps are available that include adventure learning and exciting, educational field trips to such places as Long Beach Aquarium and Cabrillo Beach. Join us for an exciting summer! Visit Barnhart School on Thursday, March 27th from 3:30pm - 6:00pm for our Summer School Preview Night. Talk to the teachers, get a sneak peek into our summer class offerings, and take advantage of our Early Bird Special. Session One: 6/23 - 7/11 Session Two: 7/14 - 8/1 June Camp: 6/16 - 6/20 August Camp: 8/4 - 8/8

Camp Agawak for Girls www.agawak.com 7851 Agawak Road, Minocqua, WI 54548 Mary Fried | fun@anawak.com (715) 356-5383 Ages: 8-16 O RC S Camp Agawak, established in 1921, is much more than a traditional girl's overnight camp. It's an oasis for growth, friendship and self-discovery. Outstanding instruction in over 45 self chosen activities; extensive waterfront, land sports, rock climbing, A/C, candlemaking & more. Excitement and fun awaits each camper.

Bar 717 Ranch offers children an opportunity to spend the summer on a beautiful mountain ranch. Campers choose activities such as horsemanship, backpacking, gardening, animal care, river swimming, arts/crafts, photography, music/drama, archery & ceramics.

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FAIR 2014 Camp Chateaugay

Camp Kids Klub

www.chateaugay.com 233 Gadway Road, Merrill, NY 12955 Hal Lyons | hal@chateaugay.com (860) 350-8822 Ages: 6-16 O RC S

www.CampKidsKlub.com 380 S. Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105 Debbie Rudman | DebbieR@kidsklub.us (626) 795-2501 Ages: 5-18 CE DC O S

Enjoy memories for a lifetime on six-mile Chateaugay Lake in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains. We have an extensive waterfront, land sports, and tripping program. Arts and crafts, theater, glass blowing, robotics & rocketry, cooking, dance, gymnastics and riding. PLUS, a heated Olympic size pool for swim instruction!

From the mountains to the sea & everywhere in between, we are the premiere summer camp in Pasadena & San Gabriel. State-of-the-art facility, exciting trips & the best staff around. Specialty/Adventure camps available.

Camp Kodiak Camp Gan Shalom www.jewishsgpv.org 550 S. Second Ave., Arcadia, CA 91006 Becky Kabaker | ganshalom@jewishsgpv.org (626) 445-0810 Ages: 5-14 CE DC Camp Gan Shalom, the day camp of your local Jewish Federation, offers our community's youth an opportunity to LIVE Judaism, not just learn about it! We offer a diverse program of activities that works to strengthen a child's Jewish identity.

Camp JaK www.campjak.com 30910 S. Sloan Canyon Road, Castaic, CA 91384 John Chakan | office@campjak.com (510) 849-1084 Ages: 7-16 O RC S Immersed in nature and life on the ranch, kids connect with the natural world. Campers design their own program, are an integral part of a community and develop meaningful skills. Camp JaK combines the best of ranch life with the best of camp life.

www.campkodiak.com 200 Kodiak Road, McKellar, ON POG1CO CANADA David Stoch | dave@campkodiak.com info@campkodiak.com (905) 569-7595 Ages: 6-18 AE CS RC SN S We nurture personal, athletic and social successes with individually tailored programs, a mature, professional staff with a 2-to-1 ratio. Every camper finds several areas in which to excel, and all activities are planned to ensure success with a view to building confidence, self-esteem and social skills. An integrated program for LD, AD/HD, NLD, AS and mainstream children & teens.

Camp Med-O-Lark www.medolark.com 82 Medolark Road, Washington, ME 04574 Scott Weinstein | info@medolark.com (207) 845-2555 Ages: 8-16 CE RC Founded in 1967 on Washington Lake, Maine. Co-ed. Ages 8-16. Non-competitive atmosphere. Specialty focused art programming. All elective schedule. Cabins equipped with hot water bathrooms. Over 50 activity choices. Enriching, diverse community. Buffet style meals. 2,4,6 & 8 weeks.

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FAIR 2014 Camp Ocean Pines

Camp Wekeela

www.campoceanpines.org 1473 Randall Drive, Cambria, CA 93428 Scott Hicok | scott@campoceanpines.org (805) 927-0254 Ages: 7-18 FST O RC

www.campwekeela.com 1750 Bear Pond Road, Hartford, ME 04220 Ephram Caflun | ephram@campwekeela.com info@campwekeela.com (201) 612-5125 Ages: 7-16 O RC S

Dive into Camp Ocean Pines' Ocean Adventures Summer Camp! Activities include kayaking, hiking, swimming, tide-pooling, water parks & more. Kids connect to the ocean, the arts, make new friends, explore new places- a perfect blend of nature & adventure!

Camp Shane Weight Loss & Fitness Camp www.campshane.com 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 David Ettenberg | office@campshane.com (914) 271-4141 Ages: 8-25 RC SN S Camp Shane is the longest running, innovative and leading co-ed weight loss & fitness camp in the country. With proven weight loss results our goal is to create lifelong healthier campers both inside and out. We inspire our campers by teaching cooking and nutrition classes, portion control and how to lead an active life style.

Enjoy tennis, outdoor adventure, land & water sports, water skiing, creative, performing & culinary arts at our camp on Little Bear Pond. Cycle in Acadia National Park, explore Bar Harbor, cilmb Mt. Khatadin and ride the rapids of Kennebec River.

Canyon Creek Summer Camp www.canyoncreeksummercamp.com 41600 Lake Hughes Road, Lake Hughes, CA 93532 Daryl Moss | daryl@canyoncreeksportscamp.com Nick Coffing | nick@canyoncreeksportscamp.com (661) 724-9184 Ages: 7-16 RC Canyon Creek Summer Camp provides a safe, noncompetitive environment where boys and girls have the oopportunity to build confidence and independence, learn teamwork and develop problem-solving skills through a diverse sports and camp program.

Carmel Valley Tennis Camp Camp Shi'ini www.campshi-ini.com 1768 East Washington Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91104 Noah Kazanjian | camp@shi-ini.com (626) 922-0945 Ages: 4-13 CE DC O Camp Shi'ini is a 5-week Native American themed day-camp held in Pasadena's Arroyo Seco. Activities include horseback riding, canoeing, archery, swimming, hiking, totem poles, athletics & a monthlong treasure hunt. Campers are picked up directly from home in brand new 2014 camp vans.

www.carmelvalleytennniscamp.com 20805 Cachagua Road, Carmel Valley, CA 93924 Susan Reeder | CVTCSS@gmail.com Steve Proulx (831) 659-2615 Ages: 10-18 RC S Tennis...and a whole lot more! Consistently picked by Tennis Magazine as a top 5 residential tennis camp in the USA. Only Tennis Camp in the West accredited by the American Camp Assoc. One and two week sessions. Established in 1970.

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FAIR 2014 Catalina Island Camps www.catalinaislandcamps.com 100 Howlands Landing, Two Harbors, CA 90704 Tom Horner | tom@catalinaislandcamps.com info@catalinaislandcamps.com (626) 296-4040 Ages: 7-16 O RC Catalina Island Camps develops life long skills through fun & unique outdoor experiences in a community that cultivates respect for self, others and the environment. One, Two & Four week sessions. Leadership program for 10th & 11th grade students.

Catalina Sea Camp / Astrocamp / Tallship Summer Sailing www.CaliforniaSummercamps.org P.O Box 1360, Claremont, CA 91711 Kent Woods | kwoods@gdi.org (800) 645-1423 Ages: 8-17 AE O RC Three exciting summer camps to choose from. Call us, toll free, for a complete brochure at 1-800-6451423. Programs located at Catalina Island, Idyllwild and Long Beach.

Chandler School: Summer At Chandler www.chandlerschool.org/summeratchandler 1005 Armada Drive, Pasadena, CA 91103 Alycia Brown | abrown@chandlerschool.org Diana Spearman | summer@chandlerschool.org (626) 795-9310 Ages: 5-14 AE CE DC O S Summer at Chandler offers a comprehensive summer camp and enrichment classes to children ages 5-14. Our program offers stimulating and enriching experiences in a nurturing, child-centered environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, confidence and respect for each other and our community.

Chateau Vert: Camp "Savoir Faire" (100% French Immersion) www.chateauvertintl.org 4 Rue Du Donjon, Le Blanc 36300 FRANCE Patrice & Karen Pinaquy | info@chateauvertintl.org (626) 675-6551 Ages: 14-18 CS CE FST O RC Travel to central France for this two week high school co-ed camp, and stay at the 17th-century Chateau Vert. Be exposed to the "Savoir Faire" (know how) of various ancient arts with renowned experts. Be 100% immersed in French language, history and culture. Learn haute cuisine from a French chef in a brand new world class kitchen. Participate in museum conservation of a French historical monument and explore Gallo-Roman archeology. Revel in the natural beauty of the French countryside with plein-air sketching to invigorating outdoor activities. Live the green (vert) lifestyle of the past through organic gardening, animal tending and learning self-sustainability. A 3-day optional Paris extension is available at the end of each camp.

Chestnut Lake Camp www.chestnutlakecamp.com 326 Trails End Road, Beach Lake, PA 18405 Corey Peters | corey@chestnutlakecamp.com info@chestnutlakecamp.com (516) 221-8800 Ages: 7-16 O RC S Chestnut Lake is a traditional camp offering 3 or 6 week sessions in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. We offer girls and boys a state-of-theart facility along with creative day and evening programming. Whether your child is an athlete or an artist, Chestnut Lake has the activities and staff that will Bring Out The Best in every camper.

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FAIR 2014 Child Educational Center Summer Programs 2014

Clairbourn School's Summer Advantage 2014

www.ceconline.org 140 Foothill Boulevard, La Canada, CA 91011 Allegra Inganni | allegra@caltech.edu (818) 354-3418 Ages: 5-12 DC

www.clairbourn.org/summer 8400 Huntington Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91775 Janna Hawes | jhawes@clairbourn.org admissions@clairbourn.org (626) 286-3108 Ages: 3-12 AE S

Our camp is relaxing, fun, recreational & tailored to the needs of children. Our goal is to offer children opportunities to strengthen their social, creative, cognitive & physical skills. We have a wide variety of activities & trained professional staff.

A variety of academic, enrichment and sports classes offered throughout the day for grades 1-8, plus preschool and kindergarten summer school. Recreational swim available for grades 1-8.

City of Pasadena - Human Services & Recreation Department

College Launch: Academic Coaching and College Counseling

www.cityofpasadena.net/reserve Victory Park, 2575 Paloma Street, Pasadena, CA 91109 Kenny James | kjames@cityofpasadena.net (626) 744-7509 Ages: 3 - Adult AE CE DC O SN S

www.collegelaunch.com 67 West Dayton Street, Pasadena, CA 91105 Tammy Huang-Anacleto | office@collegelaunch.com tammy@collegelaunch.com (800) 559-8830 Ages: 12-21 AE

Pasadena's Human Services & Recreation Department offers Summer Enrichment Day Camps and Sports Camps for children (ages 5-13) and Summer Enrichment Day Camps for teens (ages 14-17) June 16 through August 15. Extended care is available upon request. Our Aquatics program offers recreational swim and swim instruction for children and adults ages 3 and up.

College Launch's Middle School Summer Program, open to grades 7-9, is designed to develop students' interpersonal, public speaking, vocabulary, and creative as well as expository writing skills so that they can discover their own uniqueness, express themselves confidently, excel in their classes, and gain vocabulary tools for standardized verbal tests in a playful, engaging environment. The Program runs from June 23, 2014, through July 25, 2014, MondayFriday. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Space is limited. Let the fun begin! See website for additional program information or contact Tammy HuangAnacleto, Director of Client Relations.

City of Pasadena - Public Library www.cityofpasadena.net 285 E. Walnut Street, Pasadena, CA 91101 Catherine Haskett Hany | chany@cityofpasadena.net (626) 744-4207 Ages: 0-adult AE CE Pasadena Public Library offers a fun, free Summer Reading program, "Paws to Read" for children and teens (up to age 18) June 7 - August 3 to help keep their reading skills up throughout the summer. Also weekly storytimes for infants and toddlers, children's programming, teen activities and family events.

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FAIR 2014 Cow House Studios: Art on the Farm

Creative World Summer ART Camp

www.cowhousestudios.com Ballybawn, Rathnure,, Enniscorthy, CoWexford, IRELAND Frank Abruzzese | frank@cowhousestudios.com Rosie O'Gorman rosie@cowhousestudios.com (800) 677-0628 Ages: 15-18 AE CE FST RC

www.cw-arts.org 524 South First Ave., Arcadia, CA 91006 Renee Yang | info@cw-arts.org (626) 445-6005 Ages: 6-15 CE DC

Travel to Ireland to study drawing, painting and photography along side practicing visual artists in a focused and intimate studio environment. Experience Irelands' stunning landscapes and bustling cities. Live on a workiing family farm. 3 week programme. 3 sessions. 20 students per session. Portfolio development. Concentration in painting or photography

Crazzy's Wasewagan Camp and Retreat www.wasewagan.com 42121 Seven Oaks Road, Angeles Oaks, CA 91302 Craig Johnson | crazzycraig@earthlink.net (805) 498-5572 Ages: 5-16 O RC Wasewagan is located in the San Bernardino Mountains, minutes from Big Bear. Activities may include River Rafting Trips, Zipline Adventure, Riflery, Archery, Ropes Course, Swimming, Fishing, Canoeing, Fencing, Hiking, River Walks, Arts & Crafts, Beach Volleyball, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Climbing Wall, Baskeball and more. Weedend/midweek groups for spring & fall. Call for a brochure or personal tour or email us at crazzycraig@earthlink.net.

Our mission is to challenge and expand the understandings of art through engagement in both contemporary and traditional practices. We focus on the development of professional processes and our classes provide the experience of art making based on both historical and contemporary art and design.

Danny's Farm 1317 Huntington Drive, South Pasadena, CA 91030 Jenny Sukys | dannysfarm@yahoo.com (213) 607-4432 Ages: 5-17 DC SN A unique program designed for children aged 5-17 with Autism and other exceptional needs.Experienced trained specialists in a 1:3 staff to client ratio. Community based learning with loving animals, gardening and creative activities to nurture social and sensory understanding. Vendored with Regional Center. Call (213) 607 4432 for more information

Deer Hill Expeditions www.deerhillexpeditions.com P.O. Box 180, Mancos, CO 81328 Laurie Dickson | laurie@deerhillexpeditions.com (970) 533-7492 Ages: 13-17 CS CE DC O S Unique combination of wilderness adventure & service projects in Southwest US & Costa Rica. Rafting, canoeing, backpacking, rock climbing, biking, Spanish language, community service projects. Accredited.

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FAIR 2014 Delphi Academy of Los Angeles

Dodasa Ranch Camp

www.delphila.org 11341 Brainard Avenue, Lake View Terrace, CA 91342 Virginia Lindskog | virginia_lindskog@delphila.org (818) 583-1070 Ages: 2-17 AE CS CE DC O S

www.dodasaranchcamp.com 5059 Carol Lane, Valley Springs, CA 95252 Mike Kelleher | mike@dodasa.com mpk5359@gmail.com (209) 772-2700 Ages: 7-15 O RC

Strengthen academic skills & pursue special interests. Program includes reading, math, science, English, ESL, individual attention, study skills, the arts, computers, sports, fun field trips (both on and off campus), gymnastics, karate & an overnight camping trip for the older kids. And now we have preschool too!

Dodasa Ranch is tucked away in a quiet foothill valley of California rich in history, including gold mining and the route of the stagecoach as well as cattle ranching and farming. Join us for our 2014 Dodasa Ranch Camp...the Adventure of a Lifetime. Camp activities include horseback riding, wakeboarding, dune buggies, paintball, climbing wall, zip line, log roll, golf, arts & crafts, wood shop, fishing, swimming, water slide and kayaks. Sessions run from June 29 to August 2. See our website for more information.

Destination Science Camp www.destinationscience.org 301 N. Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91103 Kathy Heraghty | kheraghty@destinationscience.org info@destinationscience.org (888) 909-2822 Ages: 5-11 AE DC Destination Science programs are fun-packed, one week day camps led by top notch, enthusiastic educators and leaders where kids get to have "Aha" moments of creativity and science discovery while building and exploring unique take-home toys, astonishing gadgets and fantastic gizmos. Multiple neighborhood locations available.

Emory University Pre-College Program www.precollege.emory.edu 550 Asbury Circle, Chandler Library, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30322 Mollie Korski | precollege@emory.edu (404) 727-0671 Ages: 15-18 AE RC The Emory Pre-College Program gives college-bound rising juniors & seniors an exciting glimpse of academic & residential life at a top-ranked national university. High School students may explore topics with professors who are the leading experts in their fields, enroll in classes with college students & earn transferable credits.

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FAIR 2014 Experiment in International Living www.experimentinternational.org 1 Kippling Road, Battleboro, VT 05302 Ashley Langdon | ashley.langdon@worldlearning.org (802) 258-3411 Ages: 14-18 CS CE FST O RC Participate in unique & challenging 3-5 week summer abroad programs. Choose home stay programs in Africa, Europe, Latin America or Asia & experience ecological adventure, language training, community service and travel. Programs led by trained adults.

Flintridge Preparatory Summer School www.flintridgeprep.org 4543 Crown Avenue, La Canada, CA 91011 Scott Myers | summer@flintridgeprep.org smyers@flintridgeprep.org (818) 949-5535 Ages: 11-17 AE CE DC S Students entering grades six through twelve choose from a varied menu of opportunities in academics, visual and performing arts, and sports. Our theater program culminates in a full-length production.

Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy www.fsha.org 440 St. Katherine Drive, La Canada-Flintridge, CA 91011-4113 Stephanie Contreras | Scontreras@fsha.org Ben Coria | Bcoria@fsha.org (626) 685-8373 Ages: 6-14 AE CE CS S Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy offers two exciting summer camps - a sports camp and (new this year!) a fine arts camp. The sports camp is a challenging, enjoyable opportunity to develop competence and strive for excellence in the field of athletics. Previous athletic experience is not necessary.The age range for the athletic camp is 6-12 years old; contact Stephanie Contreras for information. The fine arts camp consists of courses in Ceramics & Sculpture, Dance, ComedySportz (improv), and Music (Vocal and Instrumental). Experience not required, but can cater to those with previous experience. The age range for the fine arts camp is the summer after 6th

grade and the summer after 7th grade; contact Ben Coria for information.

FLS Tours - Specialty Summer Programs www.flstours.com 2225 Village Walk Drive, Henderson, NV 89052 Beth Pasquarello | beth@fls.net (855) 912-8687 Ages: 14-18 DC FST RC S Join FLS this summer at our Surfing, Cinema or Acting Specialty Programs in California. Overnight or Day Camp available. All FLS specialty programs include workshops and classes taught by experienced professionals and include daily excursions. Looking at colleges? Visit some of the most prestigious universities on the East Coast during our East Coast University Tour in July!

French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts www.frenchwoods.com 350 Bouchoux Brook Road, Hancock, NY 13783 Isaac Baumfeld | admin@frenchwoods.com isaac@frenchwoods.com (800) 634-1703 Ages: 7-17 CE O RC S One of the largest and comprehensive performing and visual arts training centers for children in the world located on a private lake in the western Catskills of New York State. Individualized specialty programs in music, theatre, dance, circus, art, magic, rock, cooking, video, tech theatre (lighting, sound, set design, stagecraft), sports, tennis, waterfront, and horseback riding for 3,6,9, or 12 week sessions. Major and minor activities are combined in a 6 period daythe major activities (instructional) are chosen at the beginning of the session and minor activities (recreational or instructional) are chosen on a daily basis. Perform in a Broadway show with full orchestra, play another camp in soccer, basketball or baseball, fly on the high trapeze, create a stained glass window, bake a souffle, ride a horse, dance in a ballet, play in the symphony, water ski, play tennis or jam with a rock band.

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FAIR 2014 Frostig Center Summer Workshops

Global Leadership Adventures

www.frostigschool.org 971 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena, CA 91107 Jessica Gatlin | jessica.g@Frostig.org Yuki Jimbo | yuki@frostig.org (626) 791-1255 Ages: 6-18 SN

www.experiencegla.com 10509 San Diego Mission Road, Suite A, San Diego, CA 92108 Jessica Miller | info@experiencegla.com (858) 771-0645 Ages: 14-18 AE CE CS FST O RC S

Offering a diverse array of activities, our programs are designed for fun while also teaching important skills. Although designed with the needs of students with learning and related disabilities in mind, our programs are also appealing, appropriate and enjoyable for mainstream children as well. This can be a wonderful opportunity for a LD child and their mainstream sibling(s) to share time and experiences together. Please visit our website for details about: iThink to iPad: a writing workshop, Arts and Crafts: Reuse and Reimagine, and Fun 'n Fashion: I made this myself! Ages 6-18.

Global Leadership Adventures presents a fresh, new approach to service-learning for intellectually curious and socially-oriented teenagers. Programs are offered in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Participants explore historic and natural sites in different countries while they learn the local language and history, and serve the community through meaningful volunteer efforts. GLA's goal is to provide life-changing experiences that will cultivate a global perspective and open-mindedness in students that will ultimately inspire them to become great leaders and global thinkers who will seek positive change in thier own communities.

Global Awareness Program in Africa by One Heart Source www.oneheartsource.org P. O. Box 24293, Los Angeles, CA 90024 volunteer@oneheartsource.org Ages: 14-19 AE CS CE FST Participants will have the opportunity to actively engage with community leaders, artists, activists, and local organizations throughout Cape Town as they examine social inequality within a post-Apartheid South Africa. The connections made, stories shared, and partnerships built during this experiential service course will allow volunteers to think critically, crossculturally, and empathetically as they develop themselves as young leaders. Open to all High School Students.

Global Works www.globalworkstravel.com 2342 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80304 Francisco DiPoi | francisco@globalworkstravel.com info@globalworkstravel.com (303) 545-2202 Ages: 13-18 CE CS FST O RC We offer 2-5 week summer service-based global adventure programs for teens. Our programs provide opportunities that foster growth & promote social & cultural awareness for students & the communities they serve. Our international travel programs encompass service projects, outdoor adventures, cultural exchanges & language immersion in Central & South America, Europe, China, Africa, & the South Pacific.

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FAIR 2014 Gold Arrow Camp www.goldarrowcamp.com 60378 Hwy 168, Lakeshore, CA 93634 Amy Bolton | mail@goldarrowcamp.com (800) 554-2267 Ext 0 Ages: 6-14 O RC Campers enjoy rustic living without distractions of TV, computers, & telephones in a lakeside setting. Since 1933, campers return to feel the sense of tradition & community. Nightly campfires & over 20 noncompetitve activities highlight our program.

The Gooden School Summer Program www.goodenschool.org 192 N. Baldwin Avenue, Sierra Madre, CA 91024 Laurie Tortell | ltortell@goodenschool.org (626) 355-2410 Ext 28 Ages: 5-14 AE DC O S The Gooden School Summer Program offers an enriching and fun summer experience for grades K-8. It is an excellent way for students to catch up, move ahead, try something new, or just have fun while making new friends.

Green Brooms Music Academy www.greenbrooms.com 803 Fremont Ave., South Pasadena, CA 91030 Lindsay Mead | lindsay@greenbrooms.com info@greenbrooms.com (626) 830-0260 Ages: All AE CE Green Brooms Music Academy - a local community music school in South Pasadena with an additional location in Santa Monica. We offer a number of music lessons and music education programs throughout the summer taught in an inspiring environment by professional, university-trained musicians.

Harvard University Secondary School Program summer.harvard.edu/programs/ssp 51 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 ssp@dcemail.harvard.edu (617) 495-3192 Ages: 16-19 AE RC Each year, high school seniors, juniors, and sophomores attend the Harvard Secondary School Program (SSP). Students live in Harvard Yard or commute, take Harvard courses for college credit, and engage in College Prep activities, sports, dances, college visits and sightseeing trips to Boston and New England.

Harvard Westlake Summer Program www.hw.com/summerprograms 3700 Coldwater Canyon, Studio City, CA 91604 Jim Patterson | summerprograms@hw.com jpatterson@hw.com (818) 487-6527 Ages: 10-17 AE CE S Harvard-Westlake Summer Program invites you to join us in 2014. Choose from our Gold Medal Sports Camps, specialty film & music camps, SAT prep., study skills, & AEofferings. Visit our website for more information.

High Point Academy Summer School www.highpointacademy.org 1720 Kinneloa Canyon Road, Pasadena, CA 91107 Steve Sisson | ssisson@highpointacademy.org (626) 798-8989 Ext 46 Ages: 5-13 AE CE CS DC FST O S Four week session that meets daily & offers a wide variety of academic & enrichment classes. A chance for your child to get a step up on the next school year, make friends, and share some fun. Extended day care available.

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FAIR 2014 The Homework Lounge: Summer Math Blast and Wonder Math www.thehomeworklounge.com 9 N. Almansor St., Alhambra, CA 91801 Erin Smilkstein | erin@thehomeworklounge.com mathblast14@thehomeworklounge.com (323) 834-8954 Ages: 9-14 AE "I wish you were around when I was a kid!" Parents tell us that a lot. The Homework Lounge is the web's provider of tutoring and the exclusive summer math mini-camps. We teach you how to learn, laugh and live with math, eliminating the question "When will I ever use this?" by making math real using language everyone can understand.

Institute for Educational Advancement www.educationaladvancement.org 569 South Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101 Jennifer Kennedy|jkennedy@educationaladvancement.org

ieagifted@educationaladvancement.org (626) 403-8900 Ages: 4-14 AE O RC SN Residential Apprenticeship Program providing gifted high school students hands-on experiences with distinguished mentors. Yunasa, a week long camp for gifted youth 10-14. Academy year-round enrichment classes for ages 4-13.

Institute for Girls Development www.instituteforgirlsdevelopment.com 95 N. Marengo Ave. Suite 100, Pasadena, CA 91101

iD Tech Camp www.internaldrive.com 400 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024 Charlie Freund | info@internaldrive.com (888) 709-8324 Ages: 7-17 AE DC RC Experience hands-on technology fun at locations including UCLA, Cal Poly Pomona, Cal Lutheran University, UC Irvine & more. Create video games, build robots, design websites, film & edit digital movies or create your own mobile phone application! Do something BIG this summer!

Jackie Nason | jnason@instituteforgirlsdevelopment.com

(626) 585-8075 Ext 150 Ages: 8-18

DC SN

Mind, Body, Spirit, Friendship Adventures for girls grades 3-5; Be R.E.A.L. (relationships: Extraordinary, Authentic, Loving) for middle school girls. Make friends! Be creative! Build skills! Get empowered! Have fun!

Integrated Learning Solutions www.integratedlearningsolutions.org 2233 Huntington Drive #7, San Marino, CA 91108 Carolyn Weirick | cweirick@integratedlearningsolutions.org

Idyllwild Arts Summer Program www.idyllwildarts.org P.O. Box 38, Idyllwild, CA 92549 Stephen Fraider | summer@idyllwildarts.org (951) 659-2171 Ext 2365 Ages: 5 to adult CE DC RC The Idyllwild Arts Summer Program offers intensive hands-on workshops in dance, film/video, music, theatre, visual arts, writing and poetry for students of all ages in a spectacular natural setting.

info@integratedlearningsolutions.org (626) 568-8558 Ages: 5-adult AE SN ILS provides comprehensive educational support & guidance to students, families & schools including diagnostic testing, developmental, academic & admissions screening, school consultation, educational therapy, and in partnership with our affiliated organizations, specialized academic tutoring and college & career counseling services. We offer a well-coordinated approach to assessment, educational support & assistance to a wide variety of learners & those who serve them.

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FAIR 2014 ISA High School

KenMont and KenWood Camps

www.studiesabroad.com/hs 1112 W. Ben White Boulevard, Austin, TX 78704 Jessie Brewer | jbrewer@studiesabroad.com hs@studiesabroad.com (512) 474-1041 Ages: 14 -18 AE CE CS FST RC

www.kenmontkenwood.com 65 Kenmont Road, Kent, CT 06757 Scott Rothschild | scott@kencamp.com campinfo@kencamp.com (845) 262-1090 Ages: 8-15 O RC S

ISA High School provides high quality language, clultural immersion and service learning opportunities to US high school students in China, Costa Rica, England, France, Ireland, Italy, Peru and Spain.

Operating since 1924, KenMont and KenWood Camps are brother/sister camps with separate but equal facilites, located 90 minutes from New York City and set on a 200 acre lakefront property in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains. Our wellrounded program offers sports, creative arts & outdoor adventure where campers enjoy great instruction and recreational experiences. We offer two 4-week sessions to 225 boys and girls in each camp. Each session consists of 4 program cycles and special events. All campers arrive and leave together and experience camp as a whole community. Tradition, location, program and staff make it a "Stand Out" camp with no other 4 week camp like it.

ISLS Youth Spanish Camps Costa Rica www.ISLS.com www.teenspanish.com Playa Tamarindo Costa Rica Dana Garrison | info@ISLS.com (866) 391-0394 Ages: 2-17 AE CE CS DC FST O RC S Summer Spanish Immersion Camps in Costa Rica for children, teens and adults. Family Day Camp in Playa Tamarindo, Surf, Volunteer or Adventure Camps for teens and adult Spanish classes for parents. We have camps for students ages 2 to 99, so bring the whole family, or send your teen on a solo trip that will be the experience of a lifetime. Adult programs run year round.

Jameson Ranch Camp www.jamesonranchcamp.com P.O. Box 459, Glennville, CA 93226 Erica Jameson | info@jamesonranchcamp.com erica@jamesonranchcamp.com (661) 381-1572 Ages: 6-16 O RC

La Salle Summer Academic Programs and Sports Camp www.lasallehs.org 3880 E. Sierra Madre Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91107 Jane Osick | josick@lasallehs.org (626) 351-8951 Ext 371 Ages: 11-18 AE CE DC O S LaSalle's Summer Program offers a wide variety of academic courses, enrichment activities and sports camps. From English to algebra, Lego robotics to beginning guitar, strength conditioning to volleyball camps, we have your summer covered. Join us in June and start your summer off strong!

Genuine Mountain Adventure! Our 80th year of nurturing children to explore their potential and have fun on our 500 acre ranch bordering the Sequoia National Forest.

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FAIR 2014 The Learning Castle and La Cañada Preparatory School www.thelearningcastle.com 4490 Cornishon Avenue, La Canada, CA 91011 Terry Villanueva | tlc@thelearningcastle.com missterry@thelearningcastle.com (818) 952-8008 Ages: 4-14 AE DC Our summer program offers a 3 week Recreational Camp followed by a 6 week educational summer school, divided into two three week sessions.

Lindamood-Bell Learning Process www.lindamoodbell.com 959 E. Walnut Street, Suite 110, Pasadena, CA 91106 Anne Perry | anne.perry@lindamoodbell.com pasadena.center@lindamoodbell.com (626) 396-0865 Ages: 4-adult AE SN Lindamood-Bell programs help improve language processing-the foundation of all communication and learning. Our intensive, one-to-one, process-based instruction based on the individual's learning needs, strengthens the sensory-cognitive functions needed for reading and comprehension, and has been proven successful for individuals with learning challenges including dyslexia, hyperlexia, ADHD and ASD.

The Little Gym of LaCañada: Anytime Summertime Camp www.thelittlegym.com 2196A Foothill Boulevard, La Canada, CA 91011 Sarah Lowe | slowe@thelittlegym.com tlglacanadaca@thelittlegym.com (818) 807-4924 Ages: 3-9 DC S

Mayfield Jr. School Summer Program www.mayfieldjs.org 405 S. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 Jason Wolfe | jwolfe@mayfieldjs.org Tatiana Guyer | tguyer@mayfieldjs.org (626) 229-2109 Ages: 3.5-11 AE CE DC FST O S Mayfield Junior School Summer Program offers a variety of fun and challenging classes. Our diverse options are designed to develop the whole child as an intellectual, creative, ethical, athletic and confident young person. Our Summer Program runs June 16 through August 1, from 7:30 AM to 6 PM daily, including extended care.

Mountain and Sea Educational Adventures Summer Camp www.mountainandsea.org PO Box 950, San Pedro, CA 90733 Lauren Humphreys | advancement.msa@gmail.com scheduling.msa@gmail.com (310) 713-4943 Ages: all AE CE DC O RC STEWARD OUR SEAS: Away camps on Catalina Island. Have fun and learn about ecology, conservation & sustainability. Snorkeling, kayaking, outrigging, paddle boarding, volleyball, basketball, campfires, night snorkel, luau. Delicious catered breakfast, lunch & dinners. Counselor camper ratio is 1 to 8 or 9 children. During waterfront periods, 2 lifeguardcertified staff will be present to teach & monitor campers. 3, 7, 14 day programs in June, July & August. See website for additonal information on family camps.

Non-competitive skill-building camps combine fitness and fun for kids. Gymnastics, games, obstacle courses, crafts & special guests are just the beginning. Flexible scheduling makes Anytime Summertime Camp a must for today's busy families. AE - Academic Enrichment | CE - Cultural Enrichment | CS - Community Service | DC - Day Camp | FA - Financial Assistance FST - Foreign Study/Travel | O - Outdoor | RC - Resident Camp | S – Sports | SN - Special Needs

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FAIR 2014 Mountain Camp www.mountaincamp.com 100 Wrights Lake Road, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Colleen Whipple | colleen@mountaincamp.com info@mountaincamp.com (415) 351-2267 Ages: 7-17 O RC

www.newpathacademy.com 2417 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107 Jason Swilling | jswilling@newpathacademy.com (626) 437-2112 Ages: 12-18 AE SN

Mountain Camp is a traditional, coed, residential summer camp located on Ice House Lake near Lake Tahoe. We provide a minimal technology, noncompetitive program with adventurous and creative activities. We create a safe environment that promotes positive self-image, independence, healthy living, and a community where kids make friends and have fun.

Our Summer Program is fundamentally different than most other programs available. We integrate our brain-developing, engaging 5 Step Learning System with individual counseling, family counseling and family networking. The learning system is showcased through our academic enrichment brain-mapping project, where students will learn a more efficient system of learning.

Mountain Meadow Ranch Summer Camp

New Worlds Emerge

www.mountainmeadow.com P.O. Box 610, Susanville, CA 96130 Jack & Jody Ellena | fun@mountainmeadow.com (530) 257-4419 Ages: 7-16 O RC S More than just tons of fun! A co-ed, traditional summer camp for ages 7-16, uniquely located on a 900 acre ranch north of Lake Tahoe. Enrollment limited to 120 campers per session for a more personalized camp experience and family-like atmosphere. Campers choose activities daily, all of which help build character & self-esteem. Family owned and operated since 1956. Staff-escorted flights to and from LAX.

New Path Academy & CounseLearning Center

www.newworldsemerge.org 218 West Water St., Charlottesville, VA 22902 Michael Bruscia | mikebru@newworldsemerge.org info@newworldsemerge.org (434) 951-5048 Ages: 14-19 AE CE CS FST O RC S Spring break and summer college credit programs for high school students: Study abroad, Expedition, Educational Tour, Language Immersion, Service Learning, and Residential and UCLA programs available. Travel to Italy, France, England, Spain, Costa Rica, China, Eastern Europe, Iceland, the Arctic and more, and earn college credit!

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FAIR 2014 Oakwood School's Academy of Creative Education www.academyofcreativeeducation.com 1600 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601 Ivan Johnson | ijohnson@oakwoodschool.org academy@oakwoodschool.org (818) 732-3117 Ages: 8-18 AE DC Oakwood's Academy of Creative Education is a school like no other. This is a place where students are given both the freedom and tools to make their artistic visions come true. A place where students and faculty create and perform side by side. A place where we ask not why, but how. Create yourself.

Oxbridge Academic Programs www.oxbridgeprograms.com 49 W. 45th Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10036 Brook Mecham | brook@oxbridgeprograms.com info@oxbridgeprograms.com (212) 932-3049 Ages: 13-18 AE CE FST RC Oxbridge Academic Programs are aimed at advanced junior high and high school students who have the desire and motivation to enrich themselves intellectually while immersing themselves in a foreign culture. Our programs in England, France, Spain and New York offer a variety of courses ranging from sciences, humanities, production language courses, and many others. More information can be found on our website. (www.oxbridgeprograms.com)

Ojai Valley School Summer Camp www.ovs.org 723 El Paseo Road, Ojai, CA 93023 Craig Floyd | admission@ovs.org (805) 646-1423 Ages: 3-16 AE DC O RC Ojai Valley School offers an ideal setting for day & resident campers, to strengthen academic skills while participating in fun-filled activities, such as swimming, horseback riding, hiking, surfing & performing arts. For more info, visit www.ovs.org.

Oxbow Summer Art Camp

Pali Adventures www.paliadventures.com 30778 Highway 18, Running Springs, CA 92382 Amy Walker | info@paliadventures.com (909) 867-5743 Ages: 9-16 O RC The Camp of Choice: A unique summer experience, nestled in the San Bernardino Mountains of So. California, Pali offers 18 amazing specialties, incredible afternoon electives and awesome night activities, great facilities, world-class staff, water wars & so much more...FUN!

www.oxbowschool.org 530 Third Street, Napa, CA 94559 Susan Smith | ssmith@oxbowschool.org summercamp@oxbowschool.org (707) 592-6295 Ages: 14-16 CE RC 16-day Fine Art camp. Explore creativity, develop artistic talent, design your own project in the medium of YOUR choice! Drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, printmaking and more. Professional teachers, gourmet food, state-of-the art indoor-outdoor studios.

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FAIR 2014 Pasadena Christian School: Fun in the Sun 2014 www.pasadenachristian.org 1515 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena, CA 91104 Suzie Allen | sallen@pasadenachristian.org (626) 791-1214 Ext 270 Ages: 2-14 AE DC S Our Fun in the Sun program offers: Passport to Adventure: a 4 week interactive academic program for grades 1-6 exposing children to technology, using their imaginations and virtually visiting the world. 6/23-7/18. Athletic Camp: 2 weeks of boys' athletics & 3 weeks of girls' athletics for grades 5-8. 6/16-7/3. Preschool Summer Camp: 8 weeks of fun and adventure for ages 2-5. 6/23-8/18. Kindergarten Transition Program: Rising kindergarten students gain readiness skills in a 4 or 8 week transitional camp that meshes academics with fun. Big Yellow House Summer Camp: 8 weeks of fun and adventure for grades 1-8. 6/23-8/18.

Pasadena Humane Society www.pasadenahumane.org 361 S. Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105 Marlin Miller | mmiller@phsspca.org (626) 792-7151 Ext 119 Ages: 10-100 CS The Pasadena Humane Society has a volunteer program which can offer community service credit. The Summer Workshop Program is for students ages 10-15. The Regular Volunteer Program includes ages 15 - adult (must attend orientation/training workshops). Both volunteer programs offer an opportunity to socialize with shelter animals. Please visit our website for information and to enroll.

Phillips Exeter Academy Summer School

Pasadena Educational Foundation Summer Enrichment Program

www.exeter.edu/summer 20 Main Street, Exeter, NH 03833-2460 Stacey Durand | summer@exeter.edu sdurand@exeter.edu (603) 777-3488 Ages: 13-18 AE DC RC

www.pasedfoundation.org 351 S. Hudson Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 Angela Parris | parris.angela@pusd.us Tony Gordo | tgordo@pasedfoundation.org (626) 396-3625 Ages: 5-18 AE

Phillips Exeter Academy Summer School welcomes to campus some 700 bright, highly motivated students for five weeks of academic study, athletics, and exploration that carry them far beyond the classrooms and the playing fields.

The K-12 Summer Enrichment Program offers a wide array of courses. Through academics and hands-on exploration, students prepare for the upcoming school year and gain unique and enjoyable learning experiences.

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FAIR 2014 Play-Well TEKnologies: Engineering with LEGO

Powerhouse Theater Training Program at Vassar College

www.play-well.org 224 Greenfield Ave.; Suite A, San Anselmo, CA 94960 Michael Luong | michael@play-well.org (424) 672-5496 Ages: 5-12 AE DC

www.powerhouse.vassar.edu 124 Raymond Avenue, Box 225, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604-0225 Edward Cheetham | edcheetham@vassar.edu powerhouse@vassar.edu (845) 437-5902 Ages: 17-23 CE RC

We provide project-based programs designed to teach principles & methods of engineering using LEGO. Our curriculum is designed by engineers, building on the math & science skills students learn in school. Utilizing over 100,000 pieces of LEGO for each class, we engage our students in solving realworld engineering challenges that explore concepts in physics, architecture & engineering while fostering a greater appreciation of how things work & encouraging the qualities of inquisitiveness, selfreliance and self-confidence in children.Visit our website for locations throughout the LA area.

Polytechnic School: Poly Summer Program www.polytechnic.org/polysummer 1030 E. California Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106 Jon Fay | polysummer@polytechnic.org Lorena Santos | lsantos@polytechnic.org (626) 396-6304 Ages: 5-17 AE S The Poly Summer Program offers a dynamic and flexible program of three and six-week classes to students from Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools. We offer a variety of classes in academics, arts, enrichment and sports. The Poly Summer Program runs from June 16, 2014 through July 25, 2014.

A training ground for theater artists since 1985. Students from around the country participate in this program for actors, directors, and writers. Explore theater with peers and professionals alike by living, breathing and creating theater every day.

The Princeton Review www.PrincetonReview.com 1964 Westwood Blvd. Suite 230, Los Angeles, CA 90025 Jenny Yi | jyi@review.com (916) 847-0135 Ages: 15-18 AE The Princeton Review, the nation's leader in test preparation, is more than just an SAT and ACT company (although we can help you with those tests too!) Over the past 30 years, we have helped students with SSAT, ISEE, HSPT, AP Exams, Academic Tutoring, not to mention helping students and parents navigate the college or private high school application process. Working with a national company that has a local office, you'll get the best of both worlds!

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FAIR 2014 Putney Student Travel/National Geographic Student Expedition www.goputney.com www.ngstudentexpeditions.com 345 Hickory Ridge Road, Putney, VT 05301 Patrick Noyes | patrick@goputney.com info@goputney.com (802) 307-5000 Ages: 12-18 AE CE CS FST For 63 years, Putney Student Travel has offered high school and middle school students the opportunity and insight to shape their world through travel, unique cultural engagement, friendship, and fun. Our summer programs for high school and middle school students include community service, language immersion, adventure travel, pre-college enrichment, and global awareness. We believe that an essential component of every young person's education is passionate engagement with the world in the company of carefully selected peers-an experience that goes far beyond looking out the window of a teen tour bus. We offer summer programs in North America, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania.

Quantum Learning Network: Super Camp www.supercamp.com 1938 Avenida del Oro, Oceanside, CA 92056 Karina DiStasio | karina@supercamp.com info@supercamp.com (800) 285-3276 Ages: 11-18 AE RC

REALgirl Empowerment Camps www.realgirlprograms.com 3842 Shannon Road, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Anea Bogue | realgirl@aneabogue.com realgirlprograms@aneabogue.com (323) 580-7048 Ages: 9-16 DC REALgirl is a groundbreaking and innovative program created by Life Coach, Educator and Self Esteem Expert, Anea Bogue, M.A. Our camps are dedicated to inspiring and guiding girls ages 9-16 to discover their "REAL' (authentic) selves and develop the skills, knowledge, confidence and courage they need to consistently make informed life-choices from a place of self-knowledge, self respect and strength.

Relativity Workshops relativityworkshops.org 1201 W. 5th St., Suite F300, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Celina Polanco | cpolanco@relativityschool.org (917) 301-6153 Ages: 13-18+ CE DC RC Relativity Workshops is the first and only learning institution green-lit by a Hollywood Studio, Relativity Media. Programs in Directing, Screenwriting, Producing, Acting for Film, Commercial Dance, Musical Theatre & Electronic Music Production. Summer Workshops are 3 weeks long and are available to teens ages 13-17 or adults over 18+. We hope you will join us for the summer of a lifetime!"

SUPERCAMP, The World's Leading Academic Summer Camp is the summer enrichment program that parents and kids love! With over 66,000 graduates worldwide, we give your student the skills, added confidence, motivation and character direction to succeed in life.

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FAIR 2014 Rose Bowl Tennis Center

Saint Mark's Summer Camp

www.rosebowltennis.com 360 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91103 Mike Maarup | infoplease@rosebowltennis.com mike@rosebowltennis.com (323) 578-4130 Ages: 5-16 DC S

www.saint-marks.org 1050 E. Altadena Avenue, Altadena, CA 91001 Franklyn Shen | franklyns@saint-marks.org (626) 798-8858 Ages: 3-12 AE DC

Runs all summer. Kids work on tennis technique in the morning, swim in the early afternoon, and have the option of tennis games or professional golf instruction in the afternoon. 1/2 day or full day options, extended care available.

Rustic Pathways www.rusticpathways.com 15345 Chardon Windsor Road, Chardon, OH 44024 Patrick Ziemnik | rustic@rusticpathways.com pziemnik@rusticpathways.com (440) 856-9121 Ages: 14-18 AE CE CS FST O RC S Rustic Pathways is a 30 year-old organization offering community service, adventure, and language immersion in Asia, the Americas, Africa, and the South Pacific for students, Gap Year and adult groups plus a few programs for ages 12-13.

Sail Caribbean www.sailcaribbean.com 256 Main Street, Suite 1203, Northport, NY 11768 Mike Liese | mike@sailcaribbean.com (800) 321-0994 Ages: 12-18 AE CE CS FST O RC Summer adventures in sailing, scuba diving, community service, and marine science. Programs focus on experiential learning, leadership training, and personal growth. No experience necessary!

St. Marks Summer Camps (pre-school-7th) are held on our campus. Li'l Lions (pre-school-1st) provides on-campus activities. Escape XIV provides twice weekly trips including Disneyland and Knotts, as well as enriching and traditional camp activities.

San Gabriel Christian School: Camp Bulldog Summer Programs www.sangabrielchristian.org 117 N. Pine Street, San Gabriel, CA 91775 Chris Sykes | csykes@sgccandcs.org (626) 287-0486 Ages: 5-14 AE CE DC S You CHOOSE which weeks to attend, (June 16 through August 22.) Reading, Math and Science, Rocketry, Woodworking, Sewing, Basketball, Soccer, Cooking, Art, Architecture, Movie-making, Music, Drama and Archeology are just a few of the many classes offered! Half or full days are available.

San Pascual Stables Summer Horse Camp www.sanpascualstables.net 221 San Pascual Ave., South Pasadena, CA 91030 Caroline Sterckx | carolinesterckx@yahoo.com (310) 883-4581 Ages: 5-16 DC S Summer Horse Camp at San Pascual Stables provides kids 5-16 with a fun, hands-on opportunity to groom, ride and care for horses. All riding abilities are welcome! Sessions are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. $425/week or $800/two consecutive weeks. $150 deposit with registration .

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FAIR 2014 Santa Catalina School: Summer at Santa Catalina www.santacatalina.org 1500 Mark Thomas Drive, Monterey, CA 93940 Julie Yurkovich Forrest | julie.forrest@santacatalina.org summercamp@santacatalina.org (831) 655-9386 Ages: 8-14 CE CS DC O RC S Summer at Santa Catalina is a place filled with fun, joy, and learning. From arts and athletics to yoga and marine biology, we offer attention-grabbing classes that spark curiosity and build confidence and independence. Come see why families have been a part of this tradition for 60 years!

The Second City Hollywood Youth Program www.secondcitysummers.com 6560 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028 Carrie Ann Pishnak | Theatre.LA@secondcity.com (323) 464-8542 Ages: 8-18 CE DC SECOND CITY IMPROV CAMP! Work out your creative energies learning improv, sketch and musical improv, all while having loads of fun and laughs! Many camps to choose from in June, July and August. 1 week camps are $300. 2 week camps are $600. See website for additional information.

South Pasadena Summer School www.spef4kids.org 1020 El Centro Street #3, South Pasadena, CA 91030 Brionne Cox | bcox@spef4kids.org (626) 444-5810 Ext 1163 Ages: 4-18 AE S There are opportunities for everyone at So. Pasadena's popular K-12 Summer School. Take classes such as Robotics, Science, History, Languages, Writing, Sports, Arts, Theater and Math. Classes start 06/23/2014. Gain credits, advance in academics, while having fun!

Southwestern Academy Summer Adventures Program www.southwesternacademy.edu 2800 Monterey Road, San Marino, CA 91108 Joseph Blake | jblake@southwesternacademy.edu admissions@southwesternacademy.edu (626) 799-5010 Ext 203 Ages: 11-20 AE CE DC O RC S Summer Adventures at the San Marino campus offers academic enrichment & electives. Beaver Creek Ranch campus in Arizona offers high adventures combined with traditional college-prep courses, all nestled on a 185-acre site. ESL is offered at both campuses.

Skylake Yosemite Camp www.skylake.com 37976 Road 222, Wishon, CA 93669 Jeffrey Portnoy | jeff@skylake.com (415) 459-5865 Ages: 7-15 O RC S Our 70th season at Bass Lake. Includes horseback riding, boating, sports, drama, crafts, canoes, kayaks, photography, tennis, backpacking & day trips into the Yosemite Valley. 2 & 4 week programs. Campers choose their own activities. Charter buses leave from L.A.

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FAIR 2014 Special Spirit, Inc.

Steve & Kate's Camp

www.specialspirit.org 9889 Helen Ave., Sunland, CA 91040 Eva Lund | eva@specialspirit.org info@specialspirit.org (818) 925-0270 Ages: 7-16 CE CS DC O SN S

steveandkate.com 28 Liberty Ship Way, Suite 2815, Sausalito, CA 94965 Nick Bartolini-Volk | info@steveandkate.com nick.bv@steveandkatescamp.com (323) 472-4752 Ext 115 Ages: 4-12 DC S

We offer week long camps facilitated by a certified Equine Assisted Growth and Learning specialist. Campers will participate in on-the-ground activities with horses designed to foster respect, interpersonal skills, honesty, responsibility, and trust. Each day will include one Equine Assisted Learning session, horseback riding, and art projects. Week long riding camps are also available for ages 7-16, for beginners to advanced. Learn horsemanship, improve riding skills, arts and craft and much more. Come have fun at the ranch! (See Special Needs and Community Service catalog sections for additonal opportunities.)

Since 1980 Steve & Kate's Camp has conformed to kids. Not the other way around. Instead of a rigid structure, we give our campers choice. From Filmmaking, Culinary Arts and Sewing to Water Slides, Bumper Cars and Stadium Sports, your camper will never want to leave! Liberate yourself from weekly sessions with our flexible enrollment options and automatic refunds. Now with 8 Southern California locations.!

Stepping Stones to Learning www.steppingstones.net 2233 Huntington Drive, San Marino, CA 91108 Anna Hasbun | ahasbun@steppingstones.net email@steppingstones.net (626) 449-5986 Ages: 5-adult AE SN Individual tutoring in all subjects & flexible schedules. Experienced staff make sessions productive & enjoyable. Test prep for PSAT, SAT Reasoning & Subject Tests, ACT, HSPT, ISEE and SSAT, study skills, reading, writing, math, foreign language, scienceremedial & enrichment.

Summer Discovery/ Discovery Internships www.summerdiscovery.com www.discoveryinternships.com 1326 Old Northern Boulevard, Roslyn, NY 11576 Robert Friedman | Rfriedman@summerdiscovery.com info@summerdiscovery.com (516) 621-3939 Ages: 12/18 AE CE CS FST RC S Summer Discovery/Discovery Internships offer the best pre-college programs for high school and middle school students. Programs run for 2-6 weeks at 10 top universities in the US and abroad. We offer 300+ college credit or non-credit classes, 1000+ internship opportunities, business and leadership institutes, community service, and cultural and language immersion.

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FAIR 2014 TASIS Schools and Summer Programs in Europe www.tasis.com 112 S. Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 Marc-Pierre Jansen | mpjansen@tasisusa.com tsoule@tasisusa.com (703) 299-8150 Ext 2 Ages: 6-18 AE CE CS DC FST O RC S Founded in 1955 as the oldest private American School in Europe, TASIS offers summer options that include: TV Broadcasting, Painting classes, Photography, Theater, Architecture, ShakespeareXperience, Foreign Language, SAT Prep and more.

Theatre 360 Performing Arts School Summer Camp www.theatre360.org theatre360performingarts.com 75 N. Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 Devon Yates | devon@theatre360.org info@theatre360.org (626) 577-5922 Ages: 3-19 CE DC 3 Seasons running, "Best Summer Camp" Pasadena Weekly. Theatre 360, recognized by Broadway casting directors, Tony Winners, Leading NY theatre professionals, parents & alumni offers their 14th season of Summer Performing Arts Camp. This unique & rewarding program works with each student to inspire & educate as the philosophy of Theatre 360 relies on helping each student realize the responsibility & accountability it takes to be a part of the theatre. Students spend the day singing, dancing, acting and rehearsing for upcoming productions. We offer a Show Biz Kids Program for students 3-5; Summer Performing Arts Camp for students 6-19; an advanced level academy program for students 13-19; and 2 productions for students 612 and 13-19. Summer Season dates include five 2week sessions from 6/16 - 8/22, and a New York 2week summer intensive 7/26 - 8/9 as well as year round programming. See our website for additional recognition of our program

Tom Sawyer Camps www.tomsawyer.com 707 W. Woodbury Road #F, Altadena, CA 91007 Sarah Horner Fish | sarah@tomsawyercamps.com info@tomsawyercamps.com (626) 794-1156 Ages: 3-14 CS DC O Summer Day Camp for 3-14 year olds in Pasadena and Arcadia areas. Staff opportunities for junior, assistant and senior counselors.

Total Education Solutions www.tesidea.com 625 S. Fair Oaks Ave., South Pasadena, CA 91030 Anique Gonzalez | agonzalez@tesidea.com (323) 344-4264 Ages: 5-18 AE DC SN We provide innovative, quality educational services to individuals with exceptional needs. In homes, communities, schools, and clinics, we foster opportunities for success. We offer Lego, Toddler Play, and Tutoring/Intensive Instruction camps for children of all ages and abilities. Enroll now!

Travel for Teens www.travelforteens.com 900 West Valley Road, Suite 300, Wayne, PA 19087 Ned Clark | info@travelforteens.com (888) 457-4534 Ages: 13-18 AE CE CS FST O RC Travel for Teens believes teen travel should be both fun and enriching. Our programs feature choice in what you do, see, and experience, resulting in a dynamic that sets us apart from superficial tours that herd large groups from one site to another. We visit the best of the mainstream attractions while offering the opportunity to explore the culture from a less touristy perspective.

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FAIR 2014 Verdugo Young Musicians Association

The Webb Schools

www.vyma.org P. O. Box 8343, La Crescenta, CA 91224 Lindsey Hansen | lindseymhansen@gmail.com (818) 445-5227 Ages: 7-18 AE CE DC

www.webb.org/summer 1175 W. Baseline Road, Claremont, CA 91711-2146 Tracy Miller | tmiller@webb.org summer@webb.org (978) 500-0903 Ages: 11-18 AE CE RC

Students will immerse themselves in an exceptional music experience! Camp consists of daily rehearsals and workshops 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Monday - Friday, July 14-25th, culminating in a grand finale performance. Activities include beginning and advanced orchestra, jazz ensemble, chamber music, conducting master class, handbells ensemble and more! Contact our Program Coordinator at lindseymhansen@gmail.com to schedule an audition, June 24th & July 8th

Walden School: Camp Walden www.waldenschool.net/summercamp 74 S. San Gabriel Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91107 Frank Rampulla | frampulla@waldenschool.net (626) 792-6166 Ages: 3+ CE DC O S Camp Walden offers activities that allow children to excel and grow through a nurturing, non-competitive atmosphere. Each week, campers will experience water play, obstacle courses, crafts, barbeques, science projects, and field trips that relate to the particular theme being studied.

The Webb Schools is offering two exciting residential summer opportunities: a junior paleontology program and a Global Leadership Institute. Students will have the opportunity to take advantage of our world class museum, our incredible campus, and a dynamic study of entrepreneurship, engineering and leadership!

Westcoast Connection / 360 Degrees Student Travel www.westcoastconnection.com 154 E. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543 Gavin Whitehead | info@westcoastconnection.com gavin@westcoastconnection.com (800) 767-0227 Ages: 13-18 AE CE CS FST RC WESTCOAST CONNECTION/360 DEGREES STUDENT TRAVEL presents the summer of a lifetime for teens ages 13-18. Check out our Active Teen Tours, Community Service, Language Programs, Pre-College Enrichment, and Global Adventures. Trips to the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, Costa Rica, Peru, Ecuador & the Galapagos, Thailand, New Zealand, and South Africa.

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FAIR 2014 Where There Be Dragons www.wheretherebedragons.com 3200 Carbon Place, Boulder, CO 80301 Eva Vanek | eva@wheretherebedragons.com (303) 413-0822 Ages: 15-22 AE CE CS FST O Founded in 1993, Dragons is a pioneering leader in overseas experiential education, conducting rugged & honest adventures that explore people, landscapes & issues of the developing world. Small groups travel to Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Wilderness Ventures www.wildernessventures.com P.O. Box 2768, Jackson, WY 83001 Trent Hultman | info@wildernessventures.com (800) 533-2281 Ages: 11-20 AE CE CS FST O RC Since 1973 Wilderness Ventures has been introducing exciting outdoor expeditions to young adults in the Western United States and in international countries. Activities include backpacking, whitewater rafting & kayaking, mountaineering, biking, sailing, surfing, SCUBA, canoeing, sea kayaking.

YMCA Summer Camp www.ymcafoothills.org 1930 Foothill Boulevard, La Canada, CA 91011 Natalie Abou-Chakra | nabouchakra@ymcafoothills.org (818) 583-4737 Ages: 3-14 AE DC O RC S Y Camps are the place to Smile, Grow and Belong We believe these building blocks are essential to your child's development. When you pick-up your camper from a day at Y Camp, the first thing you'll notice is an ear-to-ear smile. Then, you'll hear about all the new experiences and adventures that she had. Your chat will end with a top-of-her-lungs rendition of her group's cheer. At Y Camp, kids develop skills, explore new activities, learn independence, make friends and form the assets that help them thrive. Y Camp is where kids Smile, Grow and Belong.

Community Service Opportunities for Middle and High School Students

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10 Tips on Volunteering Wisely Information courtesy of the Network for Good www.networkforgood.org 1. Research the causes or issues important to you. Look for a group that works with issues about which you feel strongly. You might already be giving money to one of these organizations, and that might be a good place to begin your volunteer experience. If you can't find such an organization, here's a challenging and intriguing thought: why not start one yourself? You can rally your neighbors to clean up that vacant lot on the corner, patrol the neighborhood, paint an elderly neighbor's house, take turns keeping an eye on the ailing person down the street, or form a group to advocate for a remedy to that dangerous intersection in your neighborhood. There is no end to the creative avenues for volunteering, just as there is no end to the need for volunteers. 2. Consider the skills you have to offer. If you enjoy outdoor work, have a knack for teaching, or just enjoy interacting with people, you may want to look for volunteer work that would incorporate these aspects of your personality. Many positions require a volunteer who has previous familiarity with certain equipment, such as computers, or who possesses certain skills, such as ability in athletics or communications. For one of these positions you might decide to do something comparable to what you do on the job during your workday, or something that you already enjoy as a hobby. This sort of position allows you to jump right into the work without having to take training to prepare for the assignment. 3. Would you like to learn something new? Perhaps you would like to learn a new skill or gain exposure to a new situation. Consider seeking a volunteer opportunity where you'll learn something new. For example, volunteering to work on the newsletter for the local animal shelter will improve your writing and editing abilities - skills that may help you in your career. Or, volunteering can simply offer a change from your daily routine. For example, if your full-time job is in an office, you may decide to take on a more active volunteer assignment, such as leading tours at an art museum or building a playground. Many non-profits seek out people who are willing to learn. Realize beforehand, however, that such work might require a time commitment for training before the actual volunteer assignment begins. 4. Combine your goals. Look for volunteer opportunities that will also help you achieve your other goals for your life. For example, if you want to lose a few extra pounds, pick an active volunteer opportunity, such as cleaning a park or working with kids. Or, if you've been meaning to take a cooking class, try volunteering at a food bank that teaches cooking skills. 5. Don't over-commit your schedule. Make sure the volunteer hours you want to give fit into your hectic life, so that you don't frustrate your family, exhaust yourself, shortchange the organization you're trying to help or neglect your job. Do you want a long-term assignment or something temporary? If you are unsure about your availability, or want to see how the work suits you before making an extensive commitment, see whether the organization will start you out on a limited number of hours until you get the feel of things. Better to start out slowly than to commit yourself to a schedule you can't or don't want to fulfill.

6. Non-profits may have questions, too. While most non-profits are eager to find volunteer help, they have to be careful when accepting the services you offer. If you contact an organization with an offer to volunteer your time, you may be asked to come in for an interview, fill out a volunteer application, or describe your qualifications and your background just as you would at an interview for a paying job. It is in the organization's interest and more beneficial to the people it serves to make certain you have the skills needed, that you are truly committed to doing the work, and that your interests match those of the nonprofit. Furthermore, in volunteer work involving children or other at-risk populations, there are legal ramifications for the organization to consider. 7. Consider volunteering as a family. Think about looking for a volunteer opportunity suitable for parents and children to do together. When a family volunteers to work together at a nonprofit organization, the experience can teach young children the value of giving their time, introduce everyone in the family to skills and experiences never before encountered, and give the entire family a shared experience. 8. Virtual volunteering? Yes, there is such a thing! If you have computer access and the necessary skills, some organizations now offer the opportunity to do volunteer work over the computer. This might take the form of giving free legal advice, typing a college term paper for a person with a disability, or simply keeping in contact with a shut-in who has e-mail. This sort of volunteering might be well suited to you if you have limited time, no transportation, or a physical disability that precludes you from getting about freely. Virtual volunteering can also be a way for you to give time if you simply enjoy computers and want to employ your computer skills in your volunteer work. 9. I never thought of that! Many community groups are looking for volunteers, and some may not have occurred to you. Most of us know that hospitals, libraries, and churches use volunteers for a great deal of their work, but here are some volunteer opportunities that may not have crossed your mind: • Day care centers, Neighborhood Watch, Public Schools, and Colleges • Halfway houses, Community Theaters, Drug Rehabilitation Centers, Fraternal Organizations, and Civic Clubs • Retirement Centers and Homes for the Elderly, Meals on Wheels, Church or Community-Sponsored Soup Kitchens or Food Pantries • Museums, Art Galleries, and Monuments • Community Choirs, Bands and Orchestras • Prisons, Neighborhood Parks, Youth Organizations, Sports Teams, after-school programs, and Shelters for Battered Women and Children • Historical Restorations, Battlefields and National Parks 10. Give voice to your heart through your giving and volunteering! Bring your heart and your sense of humor to your volunteer service, along with your enthusiastic spirit, which in itself is a priceless gift. What you'll get back will be immeasurable!

Websites Worth a Visit

Charity America www.charityamerica.com “Unlocking the power of philanthropy.” Find volunteer opportunities that match your interests. Cross Cultural Solutions www.crossculturalsolutions.org “The opportunity to serve - the opportunity of a lifetime.” Flexible international volunteer programs offer the opportunity to come face to face with global issues and become part of productive solutions. Close partnerships with exceptional social service pioneers in host countries, targeting health care, education, and social development. Global Routes www.globalroutes.org “International community service, internships and volunteer opportunities.” Four to six week summer community service projects in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Caribbean and U.S.A. Idealist www.idealist.org This extensive directory lists 20,000 non-profit organizations in 150 countries, a huge database of international volunteer projects. Search by interest, location or skills. L.A. Children/Kids/Youth Resources in Southern California www.at-la.com/@la-kid.htm Work with children. Organizations for children. L.A. Works www.laworks.com “Building community through volunteer service.” Founded in 1991 by a group of concerned citizens, the mission of L.A. Works is to increase volunteer participation in community service projects, provide community service organizations with access to volunteer labor and resources and educate and encourage people to engage in broader social issues affecting the Los Angeles community. L.A. Works offers one-time as well as long-term projects. Los Angeles Marathon XXII www.Lamarathon.com Assist at water stations on the marathon route.

Net Aid www.onlinevolunteering.org “Join the fight against poverty.” Since early 2000, Net Aid, through a service managed by the United Nations Volunteer program, has brought online volunteers and organizations in developing countries together through the largest database of online volunteering opportunities anywhere in the world. Network for Good www.networkforgood.org Nonprofit organization dedicated to using the web to help people get more involved in their communities. Find a volunteer opportunity that’s right for you - match your interests and geographic location. SERVEnet www.servenet.org “The premier website for service and volunteering.” Through SERVEnet, users can enter their zip code, city, skills, interests, and availability and be matched with organizations needing help. The International Volunteer Programs Association www.volunteerinternational.org An up-to-date search site for international volunteer and internship opportunities. Volunteer Match www.volunteermatch.org “Get out. Do good.” Connecting volunteers with nearly 25,000 community service organizations around the U.S., Volunteer Match is committed to bringing volunteers and service organizations together on behalf of community needs nationwide. Volunteer Placements & Internships - Explorations in Travel, Inc. www.volunteertravel.com Explorations in Travel provides volunteer work placements for students and adults from all over the world. People looking to spend an extended amount of time in an area, working on a foreign language, developing or using skills that will help in future employment, or who just want a new, challenging experience, will find volunteer placement an invaluable opportunity. Volunteer Solutions volunteer.truist.com/general “Connecting people to caring.” Owned by United Way of America, Volunteer Solutions matches volunteers with volunteer opportunities based on interests, skills and geographic location.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES 2014 Ability First

AIDS Service Center

www.abilityfirst.org 1300 E. Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91106 (626) 396-1010 info@abilityfirst.org

www.aidsservicecenter.org 909 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105 (626) 441-8495, ext. 227 or 260 Bill Stadler | wes@aidssc.org Ages: 15+, Co-ed

We offer a broad range of programs and services to help children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities realize their full potential throughout their lives. Volunteers work in our programs under the supervision of AbilityFirst staff. They may provide one-onone assistance to children or adults, encouraging participation, keeping activities going, and having fun! Volunteers are also essential to staging the many events and fundraising activities that take place at our centers. And, they help keep our facilities running smoothly by performing a variety of important office tasks. Call and/or check website for volunteer opportunities.

Ahead With Horses aheadwithhorsesla.org 10157 Johanna Avenue, Shadow Hills, CA 91040 (818) 767-6373 Michelle Newman Ages: 14+ (12-13 w/parents), Co-ed Assist with therapeutic riding lessons for special needs children, 12 and under. No specific horse experience necessary. Orientation classes on Saturday at 8:45 a.m. with parents present.

AIDS Project Los Angeles www.APLA.org 611 South Kingsley Drive Los Angeles, CA 90005 (213) 201-1600 info@APLA.org Ages: 12 - 86 Volunteers at AIDS Project Los Angeles increase our capacity to serve the community ten times over. People of many skills and backgrounds come through our doors every year, as teams or as individuals, for assignments from phone banking to bagging groceries to leading therapy sessions. Call or check our website for volunteer opportunities.

Student volunteers work on special events and help in the office in a variety of ways.

Alex Theatre

www.alextheatre.org 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA 91203-2610 (818) 243-ALEX (2539) Lee Lightfoot | Llightfoot@alextheatre.org Ages: 16+, Co-ed Students usher and take tickets at performances and may also help with clerical work.

Almansor Center www.redesignlearning.org 1317 Huntington Drive, South Pasadena, CA 91030 (213) 607-4342 Rachel Southard | rsouthard@almansor.org Ages: 14+, Co-ed Private special education day school for at risk students with learning, emotional and/or behavioral problems. Serves infants, preschoolers, school-age and adult clients. Volunteers assist teachers in the classes and play with the children in the early childhood education department.

Altadena Public Library www.altadenalibrary.org 600 E. Mariposa St., Altadena, CA 91001 (626) 798-0833 Cassandra Stearns | cstearns@altadenalibrary.org Heather Firchow | hfirchow@altadenalibrary.org Ages: 12+, Co-ed Volunteers can help throughout the year with special projects, programs and other library duties.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES 2014 American Cancer Society â&#x20AC;&#x201C; San Gabriel Valley Unit www.cancer.org 50 N. Hill Ave, Ste. 200, Pasadena, CA 91106 (626) 795-7774 press 3 or (800) ACS-2345 Enida Acosta | enida.acosta@cancer.org Ages: High School, Co-ed Nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Need volunteers for office support and transportation services. Also need help with fundraising events.

American Red Cross San Gabriel / Pomona Valley Chapter www.redcrossla.org 430 Madeline Drive, Pasadena, CA 91105 (626) 407-4188 Cindy Suh | suhc@arcla.org Ages: 7th grade+, Co-ed Youth volunteers participate in many different areas: Preparedness with Prepare LA+, where they can distribute preparedness education materials at local events; Health and Safety training, where age 17 and older can take a course to become a CPR/1st aid instructor and can teach lifesaving skills to others; International Services, where youths can get involved by fundraising and promoting awareness of issues like Measles Initiative and teach others about international Humanitarian Law and human dignity; service to the Armed Forces, where local youth volunteers support our veterans by planning activities at Veterans Administration Hospital and also participate in sending gifts to our soldiers overseas; Blood Services, where high school youth volunteers can host blood drives at their schools; Leadership Development Center (LDC), where high school youth volunteers have the opportunity to attend LDC and meet with 200 other Red Cross youth volunteers and learn valuable leadership skills including Group Dynamics, Risk Taking, Communication, Conflict Resolution and project planning; and office volunteer opportunities helping out with various administrative tasks for departments.

Arboretum of LA County www.arboretum.org 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007 (626) 802-8471 Nancy Carlton | nancy.carlton@arboretum.org Ages: 14+, Co-ed Volunteer tasks include office duties, education, library work, garden maintenance and assisting with special events. Freshmen through seniors in high school can also obtain community service hours in the year-round junior volunteer program, which offers on-the-job volunteer training.

Arlington Garden www.arlingtongardeninpasadena.org Corner of Arlington Dr. & Pasadena Ave. Betty & Kicker | (626) 441-4478 arlingtongarden@mac.com Volunteers who like to work with others should come Tuesday mornings between 9 and noon. The more volunteers the merrier. We get so much more accomplished when we work together to improve the looks of one "garden room" at a time. Once volunteers have been certified by a Constant Gardener (we know you know a weed from a poppy) they can come whenever it's convenient for them to work. We plant, prune, rake and weed, etc. We have tools, gloves and leaf bags to share. Please give us a call to arrange to meet us. We are happy to work with individuals, scouts, schools and garden clubs.

Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy www.arroyosfoothills.org P.O. Box 3, Altadena, CA 91003 John Howell | (626) 796-0782 arroyosfoothills@gmail.com Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy preserves land and restores habitat in and around the San Gabriel and Crescenta Valleys, thereby protecting natural areas for birds and wildlife and providing access and educational experiences for the community. We work with urgency to save these precious places before they are gone. Each of our properties present unique educational and habitat restoration opportunities. Habitat restoration occurs at Millard Canyon the first Saturday of every month, 9am-12pm and at the Rosemont Preserve the 2nd Saturday of every month, 9-11am. Additional restoration events as well as docent led hikes will be scheduled throughout the summer. For up to date information about our events check our website calendar at www.arroyosfoothills.org/event-calendar/.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES 2014 Arroyo Seco Foundation www.arroyoseco.org PO Box 91622 Pasadena, CA 91109-1622 (323) 405-7326 info@arroyoseco.org Throughout the Arroyo volunteers are contributing in a big way to restoring the beauty and splendor of the Arroyo Seco: monitoring water quality, planting trees, clearing trails, digging trash out of streams, rediscovering Arroyo treasures. You can make a difference too. If you would like to help in the Arroyo or find out more about volunteer opportunities, call or check the website.

Art AIDS Art

www.artaidsart.org/ P.O. Box 6038, Altadena CA 91003 (626) 398-1781 Tom Harding | artaidsart@artaidsart.org Help make a difference by supporting South African women and children living in urban poverty. Volunteering includes leading student clubs, public relations and staffing at community craft sales, computer assistance and online social networking, inventorying, artwork, etc.

Brotherhood Crusade Youth Sports League www.bhcsports.org P.O. Box 94180, Pasadena, CA 91109 (626) 797-5673 bhcsports@sbcglobal.net Ages: 15+, Co-ed An inter-mural program giving youth from different schools a safe environment for sports competition, learning sportsmanship and making friends across different cultures. Volunteers serve as assistant coaches for teams at weekly practices and games. 18+ can volunteer to be a head coach.

California Conference for Equality and Justice

www.cacej.org 444 W. Ocean Blvd. Suite 940, Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 435-8184 kmaniquis@cacej.org Ages: High School, Co-ed Promotes understanding and respect among all races, religions and cultures through advocacy, conflict resolution and education. Operates Building Bridges camp during the school year. Volunteers train in communication skills, racial, cultural and gender relations.

Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena

www.bgcpasadena.org 3230 E. Del Mar Blvd., Pasadena, CA. 91107 (626) 449-9100 ext. 208 Rachel Estrada | volunteer@bgcpasadena.org Ages: 16+, Co-ed Volunteer opportunities are available at several sites in a variety of areas, including homework assistance, technology, art, athletics and music.

Braille Institute www.brailleinstitute.org/volunteer 741 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90029 (323) 663-1111 Margaret Rose Ages: 16+, Co-ed Works with visually impaired and legally blind adults, enabling them to be as independent as possible. Volunteer opportunities include working in the library, with the Braille press, reading, clerical duties, data entry, as a lunch guide, and as a classroom assistant. Training provided. Please e-mail if interested in volunteering.

California Philharmonic Orchestra

www.calphil.org 400 S. Baldwin Ave., Suite 2160, Arcadia, CA 91007 (626) 300-8200 volunteer@calphil.org Ages: 14+, Co-ed Volunteers assist with summer concert series, set-up, clean-up, production duties and ushering at summer concerts. These summer volunteering opportunities are primarily done in an outdoor environment at the Santa Anita Park where most of the performances occur. There are additional office support and administrative volunteer opportunities available year round at the office. All volunteers must attend an orientation.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES 2014 Catholic Worker Hospitality Kitchen

County of Los Angeles Public Library

www.lacatholicworker.org 821 E. 6th St., Los Angeles, CA 90021 (323) 267-8789 | info@lacatholicworker.org Ages: 15+, Co-ed

www.colapublib.org 7400 E. Imperial Hwy., Downey, CA 90242 (562) 940-8559 Ken Kramer | kkramer@library.lacounty.gov Ages: Open (varies w/ job), Co-ed

Help prepare and serve people in the L.A. skid row area, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. If you will be volunteering in a group of three or more, please call ahead to schedule. No school service requirement; volunteers allowed during spring break or from Thanksgiving to Christmas.

Volunteers augment and complement any county library staff in meeting the informational, educational, and recreational needs of a highly diverse public through a network of community-focused libraries. Application may be downloaded from the website.

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Los Angeles

Descanso Gardens

www.chla.org 4650 Sunset Blvd., MS 64, Los Angeles, CA 90027 (323) 361-2371 volunteers@chla.usc.edu Ages: 15+, Co-ed

www.DescansoGardens.org 1418 Descanso Dr., La Canada, CA 91011 (818) 952-4385 Robin Snyder | volunteer@descansogardens.org Ages: 14+, Co-ed

Volunteers work as escorts, in the gift shop, office, or if over 18, in the playrooms. Must commit to 100 hours, 6 months and a regular schedule.

Volunteer opportunities include working in the Gift Shop and at the Enchanted Railroad, helping in the gardens, and assisting with special events and family programs. Application and interview required.

City of Hope National Medical Center

www.cityofhope.org 1500 E. Duarte Rd., Duarte, CA 91010 Jason Cressell | (626) 256-HOPE (4673) ext. 64049 Ages: 15+, Co-ed Volunteers welcome to help in this cancer research and treatment hospital. Orientations held twice a year. Minimum of 4 hours per week required. Parent meeting mandatory.

El Centro de Accion Social www.elcentropasadena.org 37 E. Del Mar Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105 (626) 792-3148 Coralito Albares | coralito.albares@elcentropasadena.org Ages: 16+, Co-ed Volunteers are needed to work with children at cultural events, in after-school tutoring programs, summer school in the park during July, and in arts and crafts activities.

Club 21 www.clubtwentyone.org 539 North Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 844-1821 | info@clubtwentyone.org Ages: 15+, Co-ed Club 21 is a learning resource center for individuals with Down syndrome and envisions a society enriched by the inclusion of these individuals. Club 21 supports individuals with Down syndrome, their families and communities by creative educational partnerships and progressive programs so these individuals can reach their true potential and be fully integrated into our society. Volunteers are able to work with the students, make educational materials for the students and help with general office work.

Exceptional Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Foundation

www.ecf.net 8740 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (310) 773-9349 Marcus Carter | burnovitz@ecf.net Ages: Call office, Co-ed Improving the lives of people with special needs.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES 2014 Foothill Family Service

The Gentle Barn

www.foothillfamily.org 2500 E Foothill Blvd., Ste. 300, Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 564-1613 Ext. 135 Susan Dutra | sdutra@foothillfamily.org Ages: 16 +, Co-ed

www.gentlebarn.org 15825 Sierra Highway, Santa Clarita, CA 91390 (661) 252-2440 or info@gentlebarn.org Ages: 14+

Foothill Family Service provides mental health and social services for at-risk children, teens and families. Help out as a tutor, homework helper, or childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activity assistant. Consider volunteering a little time after school to tutor young students at one of our Family Centers in Pasadena, Duarte, West Covina, El Monte or La Puente. We also have many volunteer opportunities which we can tailor to you or your group.

To rescue, rehabilitate and give sanctuary to abused animals. Through the interaction with our animals people learn reverence for all life. Have you ever wanted a farm animal of your very own but don't have the room or the funds? Now you can volunteer to work with horses, cows, pigs, sheep, goats, llamas, turkeys, chickens, dogs, an emu, and a donkey and enjoy loving them at our place. They all need your attention and they give lots of unconditional love back to you. People under 18 must have a parent's signature on our volunteer paperwork.

Foothill Presbyterian Hospital www.cvhp.org 250 S. Grand Ave., Glendora, CA 91741 (626) 963-8411 Tiffany Ramirez | tvillegas@mail.evhp.org Ages: 14+, Co-ed Assist with clerical work at the information desk. Best to sign-up in early January. Email Dawn for application.

Glendale Adventist Hospital

www.glendaleadventist.com 1509 Wilson Terrace, Glendale, CA 91206 (818) 409-8057 Edita Madatyan | madatyy1@ah.org Ages: 14+ (in high school), Co-ed Volunteers help by paging and escorting patients. Openings beginning in April and September.

Foothill Unity Center www.foothillunitycenter.org Monrovia 415 W. Chestnut Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016 (626) 358-3486 | Raina Martinez Pasadena 191 N. Oak Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 584-7420 volunteer@foothillunitycenter.org Co-ed Non-sectarian group provides food and basic need services to low-income and homeless people in San Gabriel Valley. Organizes events to distribute back-toschool supplies, Thanksgiving boxes and Holiday food boxes and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gifts. Volunteers assist in all areas.

Glendale Centre Theatre Summer Acting Camp www.glendalecentretheatre.com 324 N. Orange Street, Glendale, CA 91203 (818) 244-8481 Ages: 16+, Co-ed The Glendale Centre Theater Summer Acting Camp is looking for interns for our summer program. If you are interested in assisting teachers in acting, singing, dancing, on-camera, and backstage aspects, this is the job for you! There are three sessions, each three weeks long, running from June 21 thru August 20. We are looking for interns who love the theatre and love to work with kids. Contact in March for Summer Internship.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES 2014 Global Awareness Program in Africa by One Heart Source www.oneheartsource.org P.O. Box 24293, Los Angeles, CA 90024 Callan Hajosy | volunteer@oneheartsource.org Participants will have the opportunity to actively engage with community leaders, artists, activists, and local organizations throughout Cape Town as they examine social inequality within a post-Apartheid South Africa. The connections made, stories shared, and partnerships built during this experiential service course will allow volunteers to think critically, cross-culturally, and empathetically as they develop themselves as young leaders. Open to all High School Students.

Good Samaritan Hospital www.goodsam.org 1225 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 977-2091 Ester Duenas | eduenas@goodsam.org Ages 15+, Co-ed Volunteers work in the hospital, assisting medical professionals, escorting patients and doing clerical duties. Minimum 100 hours required.

Habitat for Humanity â&#x20AC;&#x201C; San Gabriel Valley www.sgvhabitat.org 400 S. Irwindale Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 (626) 387-6899, ext. 17 Marty McBride | volunteernow@sgvhabitat.org Ages: 16+, Co-ed Supplies low income families with an opportunity to build and own their own homes. Volunteers can assist with store displays, selling and general office work. Students over 16 can help on building sites with parental consent.

Harambee Christian Family Center www.harambeeministries.org 1609 Navarro Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103 (626) 798-7431 Harlan Redmond | info@harambeeministries.org Ages: 15+ (younger w/ adult), Co-ed Volunteers tutor elementary and Jr. High students. Need basic education skills, and communication and teaching abilities. Summer or after-school hours. Minimum commitment of one day per week.

Heal the Bay Green Festival www.GreenFestivals.org (828)333-9415 volunteer@greenfestivals.org Ages 10-15 (with parent), 16+, Co-ed As a volunteer you will be an essential part of the annual Green Festival by educating and activating people nationwide to make choices for a just and sustainable world.

Guide Dogs of America www.guidedogsofamerica.org 13445 Glenoaks Blvd., Sylmar, CA 91342 (818) 362-5834 We are looking for temporary foster homes for our future guide dogs. If you can provide a safe, loving home environment so our puppies can learn basic obedience and be well-socialized during their first 18 to 20 months of life, please call.

www.healthebay.org/volunteer 1444 9th St., Santa Monica, CA 90401 (310) 451-1500 or (800) HEAL-BAY ext. 145 Online contact form Ages: 12+, Co-ed Volunteer activities are education oriented. Volunteers can assist in beach clean-ups, fundraising events, or office help. Hours are after school, on weekends and in the summer. No minimum hours required.

Hillsides Home for Children

www.hillsides.org 940 Avenue 64, Pasadena, CA 91105 (323) 254-2274 Online contact form Rob Wherley | rwherley@hillsides.org Ages: High School Juniors & Seniors, Co-ed Tutoring and befriending kids who have been removed from broken or dangerous homes. Mostly needed during the school year in after-school programs, volunteers must be able to make a steady, 1 hour weekly commitment and have faculty recommendations.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES 2014 Holy Family Services Adoption and Foster Care

International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Glendale

www.holyfamilyservices.org 840 Echo Park Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90026 (213) 202-3900 Debra Richardson | hfsadopt@aol.com Ages: 14+, Co-ed

www.rescue.org/losangeles 625 North Maryland Avenue, Glendale, CA 91206 (818) 550-6220 volunteerla@Rescue.org

Agency promotes quality family opportunities for children through counseling, education and support activities. Flexible hours for volunteers who answer phones, put together packets of information and perform general office duties.

Huntington Library & Botanical Gardens

www.huntington.org/Education/volunteer.html 1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino, CA 91108 (626) 405-3429 Mollie Swaner | mswaner@huntington.org Ages: 14+, Co-ed Projects range from facilitating demonstrations in the Plant Conservatory, welcoming visitors to the galleries and helping in the gardens. Application, interview and training classes required. Six-month commitment. Training sessions in February and September.

Huntington Memorial Hospital www.huntingtonhospital.com 100 W. California Blvd.,Pasadena, CA 91105 (626) 397-5208 Mary Jayne Johnstone, Student Volunteer Supervisor maryjayne.johnstone@huntingtonhospital.com Ages: Must have completed 9th grade before applying, Co-ed Volunteers work in patient care areas and departmental offices after school, weekends and summer weekdays. Students must commit to a minimum of 40 hours overall. Application available online under Volunteer Services.

Inner-City Arts www.inner-cityarts.org 720 Kohler Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021 (213) 6279621 Jennifer Cohen | volunteer@inner-cityarts.org Ages: 15+, Co-ed We use arts education to positively affect the lives of inner-city children, improving their chances to lead productive and successful lives by developing creativity, improving learning skills and building self-confidence.

The IRC provides opportunities for refugees to thrive in America. Each year, thousands of refugees are invited by the U.S. government to seek safety and freedom. Forced to flee conflict or persecution, many have survived for years against incredible odds. They step off the plane with next to nothing but their dignity, hope and determination. In Los Angeles and many other regional offices across the country, the IRC helps them rebuild their lives.

Japanese American National Museum www.janm.org/volunteer/ 369 E. First St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 830-5645 Volunteer Services | volunteer@janm.org Ages: 16-18 (student application), 18+ (online application), Co-ed Ongoing cultural programs that explore identity and community. Student volunteers can assist docents and help with family days and public programs. All ethnic backgrounds are welcome. Some training courses required. Minimum time commitment. Weekend opportunities for students who like to interact with the public. Additional information available at www.ncdemocracy.org & www.discovernikkei.org/en/.

Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles www.jfsla.org 3580 Wilshire Blvd. 7th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90010 (323) 761-8800, ext. 7946 Rebecca Kraemer | rkraemer@jfsla.org JFS volunteers have the opportunity to work at our food pantries and meal sites, help with events, work side by side with our professional staff, assist with the needs of older adults, provide administrative support in our offices, and much, much more!

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES 2014 Junior Blind of America www.juniorblind.org 5300 Angeles Vista Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90043 (323) 290-6291 Debbie McBeth | dmcbeth@juniorblind.org Ages: 15+, Co-ed Volunteers 15+ can help in the office M-F from 9:00am5:00pm on an as-needed basis or with special events throughout the year or assist at Camp Bloomfield in Malibu as a counselor in training (ages 14-17) or sighted buddy (ages 7-17) – both require staying overnight for a week. We serve children and adults who are blind, visually impaired and/or multi-disabled. Apply in March for summer programs.

Koreatown Youth & Community Center (KYCC) www.kyccla.org/volunteer 3727 W. 6th St., Ste. 300, Los Angeles, CA 90020 (213) 365-7400, ext. 5209 Ashley Kim | volunteer@kyccla.org Ages: High School +, Co-ed Serves the evolving needs of the recently immigrated, economically disadvantaged youth and families of the multi-ethnic Koreatown community. High school students can apply to volunteer in our elementary and middle school leadership programs to provide mentoring, tutoring, light classroom supervision, enrichment activities and office duties. Traditional volunteering for adults 18+ is also available, and these positions are posted online.

Juvenile Diabetes Foundation www.jdrf.org/losangeles 800 W. 6th St. Ste. 450, Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 233-9903 Tiffany | losangeles@jdrf.org Volunteers put together packets, fold letters, make copies, pass out food and water at events, write articles and participate in Walks. Hours after school, weekends and all day in summer. No minimum hours required.

Keck Medical Center of USC www.keck.usc.edu 1500 San Pablo St., Los Angeles, CA 90033 Volunteer Office | (323) 442-8436 Elizabeth Vega, Manager Volunteer Services elizabeth.vega@med.usc.edu Ages: 16+, Co-ed

L.A.M.P. – Literacy for All of Monterey Park montereyparklibrary.llwip.org/literacy/tutor 318 S. Ramona Ave., Monterey Park, CA 91754 Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library (626) 307-1251 Norma Arvizu | LAMP@montereypark.ca.gov Ages: 17+, Co-ed Volunteers work in a one-on-one situation with others, helping them to learn to read, write & speak English. Must attend training session and commit to tutoring 1 hour each week. Six-month commitment. Training is provided.

Lake Avenue Community Foundation

Private research and teaching hospital staffed by the Keck School of Medicine at USC. Volunteers work in a variety of departments. Six month commitment of 4 hours per week to be completed in one day.

www.lakeavefoundation.org 712 East Villa Street, Pasadena, CA 91101 Beth Winton | (626) 817-4507 stars@lakeave.org Ages: 16+, Co-ed

Kidspace Museum

Our volunteers provide academic support for grades 112 through tutoring, reading literacy, technology training, and enrichment activities.

www.kidspacemuseum.org 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91103 (626) 449-9144, ext. 5201 Brook Applegate | volunteers@kidspacemuseum.org Ages: 16+ (14-15 for office or assist staff), Co-ed Participatory children’s museum that provides interactive exhibits and educational programs in the arts and sciences. Volunteers work behind the scenes, assist in educational programs and facilitate guest exploration. High school internship program.

Lifeline For Pets, Inc.

www.lifelineforpets.org P.O. Box 1373, Monrovia, CA 91017 (626) 797-1753 Kathy | info@lifelineforpets.org Ages: 16+, Co-ed Devoted to the rescue and care of cats. Need help with feeding, cleaning of facility, scooping litter boxes and socializing with cats.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES 2014 Los Angeles County Hospital

The Machao Orphanage Foundation

www.lacusc.org 1200 N. State St., IPT, #1k311, Los Angeles, CA 90033 (323) 409-6945 Minu | mchagolla@dhs.lacounty.gov Ages: 14+

www.machaoorphanage.org P.O. Box 3856 Glendale, CA 91221 (818) 840-9484 Dr. Carolyn Rowley | Executive Director Tiffany Tai | Programs Manager info@machaoorphanage.org Ages: 14+

Assisting patients, nurses and staff. Duties include escorting patients, running errands, delivering meal trays.

Los Angeles Orthopaedic Hospital www.orthohospital.org/content/volunteerservices 2400 S. Flower, Los Angeles, CA 90007 Volunteer Center is on 2nd floor. (213) 742-1532 Barbara Munay Ages: High School, 14+, Co-ed Volunteers gather once a month at the hospital for meeting and doing crafts with the children. Hours available on the weekends with a minimum time commitment of two hours per month, Sept. through June.

The Machao Orphanage Foundation provides food, shelter, clothing and education for 43 orphaned children ranging in age from 6 to 20 in Makueni, Kenya. Since 2005, the non-profit organization has raised money for a dormitory, latrines, a dining hall, a water pump, solar panels, and sustainable agriculture. This year, the Machao Orphanage Foundation seeks volunteers home and abroad: students can help collect hygiene items (toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, sanitary napkins, lotion), organize a bake sale, put together care packages on Volunteer Day (May 16 and May 17, 2014), and/or sign up as a volunteer (ages 14 and up) to go to the Machao Orphanage this July 2014 with executive director Dr. Carolyn Rowley. For more information, call 818-3775120 or email tiffany@machaoorphanage.org.

Maryvale Daycare Center Los Angeles Zoo www.lazoo.org 5333 Zoo Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90027 (323) 644-4703 Kirin Daugharty or Martha Thompson volunteers@lazoo.org Ages: 9th & 10th gr. students, Co-ed Volunteer opportunities include working on special events, in the petting zoo, providing visitor assistance, food prep and enrichment. The Student Volunteer Program is for students entering 9th and 10th grade and involves a 13-week training program on Sundays starting in the fall or spring. Orientation meetings are in July (fall program) and January (spring program). Orientation dates can be found on the website.

7600 E. Graves Ave., Rosemead, CA 91770, or 2502 East Huntington Drive, Duarte, CA 91010 Andrea (626) 280-6510, Ext. 360 Ages: 16+, Co-ed Volunteers assist teachers in classrooms and on the playground with children ages 9 months to 5 years. Tasks include reading and engaging in positive role model playtime, as well as some classroom organizing. Hours after school, vacations and summer. Minimum time commitment of 10 hours. Locations: Rosemead and Duarte. Requirements: application form, including current immunizations. For all volunteer opportunities the individual (not the parent) will need to call Anne Lobsinger directly.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES 2014 Maryvale Residential Program

MACH 1 - Move a Child Higher

7600 E. Graves Ave., Rosemead, CA 91770, or 2502 East Huntington Drive, Duarte, CA 91010 Anne Lobsinger | alobsinger@maryvale-ca.org (626) 280-6510, Ext. 360 Ages: 16+, Co-ed

www.moveachildhigher.org 1430 Topeka St., Pasadena, CA 91104 (626) 798-1222 Joy Rittenhouse | joymach1@yahoo.com Ages: 14+, Co-ed

Volunteers can help tutor our girls ages 6 to 12 years. Hours are after school until approximately 8 pm, Monday through Thursday. Minimum time commitment of one hour a week for at least one semester. Location: Rosemead. Requirements: application form, including current immunization and attending a Saturday orientation. Consistency with these girls is critical. For all volunteer opportunities the individual (not the parent) will need to call Anne Lobsinger directly.

Program helps children with mental and physical disabilities through carefully supervised horseback riding and occupational therapy games. Volunteers should be comfortable around children and horses, but will be trained. Requires a 20 hour commitment. Activities held at the Pasadena Equestrian center in Hahamongna Watershed Park.

Methodist Hospital www.methodisthospital.org 300 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia, CA 91007 (626) 574-3753 Leticia Brizuela | leticia.brizuela@methodisthospital.org Ages: 14+, Co-ed A variety of responsibilities, including reading to patients assisting with meal trays and helping staff. Orientation and training. 3-4 hour shifts, once every other week. Waiting list.

Mother’s Club Family Learning Center www.mothersclub.org 980 N. Fair Oaks, Pasadena, CA 91103 (626) 792-2687, ext. 121 Sarah Hilbert | sarah.hilbert@mothersclub.org Ages: for students entering 8th gr or 13+, Co-ed Prepares families living in isolation and poverty to succeed in school and in life. Help with children’s preschool and play in a multicultural setting. Assist teachers and work with children. Need volunteers who love working with children and are available weekdays between 8:30-11:45am or 1-4pm. All teen volunteers must take a classroom orientation before volunteering.

National Council of Jewish Women Los Angeles www.ncjwla.org 543 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323) 651-2930 Susan Sysler | response@ncjwla.org Ages: 16+, Co-ed NCJW-LA works in women’s services. One-time and ongoing opportunities available.

Outward Bound Adventures www.obainc.org P.O. Box 202, Pasadena, CA 91102 (626) 564-0844 Marlene Himenez | mhimenez@obainc.org Ages: High School+, Co-ed To provide meaningful nature-based education that promotes positive self-development, environmental responsibility, and outdoor career exposure for urban youth. Focus is on children and the environment. Help with fundraising events, assisting on hikes, or office work.

Pacific Asia Museum www.pacificasiamuseum.org 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 449-2742, ext. 30 Sunny Stevenson (Wed.-Thurs.) info@pacificasiamuseum.org Ages: 9th grade +, Co-ed Volunteers assist in the bookstore, at public programs, in the office and with computer work. Must be dependable, able to work with the public, have some computer knowledge and like children. Some minimum time commitment.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES 2014 Para Los Niños

Pasadena Humane Society

www.paralosninos.org 500 Lucas Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 250-4800

www.phsspca.org 361 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, A 91105 (626) 792-7151, ext. 104 Mary Ann Nation-Greenwall | mnationgreenwall@phsspca.org Ages: 15+, Co-ed

Nonprofit agency that provides child care, schooling and other services for at-risk children and their families. Make a difference in a child’s life by volunteering to mentor, tutor and work one-on-one with young children, teach English, coach sports and assist with art projects. Office opportunities also available.

An independent, private, non-profit organization dedicated to the welfare of our animal friends. Applicants must attend orientation and training sessions. Five different volunteer programs. A special summer volunteer program is for 13-14 year olds.

Pasadena Beautiful Foundation www.pasadenabeautiful.org 140 S. Lake Ave. Suite 218, Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 795-9704 Poly Wheaton | trees@pasadenabeautiful.org Ages: All ages, Co-ed

Pasadena Meals on Wheels

www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org/pages/mow.htm

54 N. Oakland St., Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 449-6815 | msbjw@sbcglobal.net Ages: Jr. & Sr. High School, Co-ed

Volunteers help plant and care for trees along the streets and assist in park clean-up in Pasadena. They may develop their own projects and work as a class during school hours. Hours during and after school, on weekends and holidays.

Volunteers help pack lunches for homebound clients from 9:30-11:30 a.m. or help deliver food from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. is accompanied by a parent driver. There is no minimum time commitment.

Pasadena Child Development Associates

Pasadena Public Library

www.pasadenachilddevelopment.org/ 620 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 793-7350, ext. 280 Anne Yee | anney@pasadenachilddevelopment.org Ages: 14+, Co-ed

www.city of pasadena.net/library/ 285 E. Walnut St., Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 744-4766 Jane Gov | jgov@cityofpasadena.net Ages: 12+, Co-ed

Non-profit pediatric therapy clinic serving families and children with developmental disabilities and delays. Volunteers needed to provide administrative and event support, some involving clients. Volunteers must be responsible, courteous and good with children. Camp volunteers must make a strong commitment.

Volunteers in 7-12 grade are encouraged to volunteer at the Pasadena Central Library. Volunteer opportunities include: setting up for teen programs, assisting with programs, attending the monthly LTAG (Library Teen Advisory Group), and other special projects. A monthly email of volunteer programs is sent out each month. A volunteer application is required.

Pasadena Heritage www.pasadenaheritage.org 651 S. Saint John Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105-2913 (626) 441-6333, ext. 11 Mia King | preservation@pasadenaheritage.org Ages: Jr. & Sr. High School, Co-ed Volunteer opportunities exist for general office work, telephoning, tour hosts and docents, refreshment service, ticket sales, Pasadena tours, research and photography. No minimum hours required.

Pasadena Senior Center www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org/ 85 E. Holly St., Pasadena, CA 91103 (626) 795-4331 Cynthia Rosedale | CynthiaR@pasadenaseniorcenter.org Ages: Jr. & Sr. High School Assist at Senior Olympics, Concerts in the Park, Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinners, Holiday Parties, etc. Technology training – Teach seniors to use cell phones, internet and Skype. Also, Holiday and Spring Visits to homebound seniors.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES 2014

Pasadena Symphony & Pops

Roosevelt School

www.pasadenasymphony-pops.org 2 N. Lake Ave., Suite 1080, Pasadena, CA 91101 626) 793-7172 Ages: High School, Co-ed

www.roosevelt.Pasadenausd.org 315 N. Pasadena Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103 Juan Ruelas | Ruelas.juan@pusd.us (626) 396-5770 Ages: Middle & High School, Co-ed

Are you a music lover? Do you want to make a difference in your community? Then the Pasadena Symphony & POPS is the volunteer opportunity for you! Help at the concerts by ushering and assisting patrons with tickets.

Planned Parenthood of Pasadena www.plannedparenthood.org/pasadena/ 1045 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA 91104 (626) 794-5737 volunteer@pppasadena.org Planned Parenthood builds healthy communities by providing compassionate health care and accurate information to everyone who needs it, one person at a time. Join us as a volunteer to help ensure that women, men, and teens have the services and information about sexual health and healthy relationships to make their best decisions. Volunteer opportunities include community outreach, awareness campaigns and administrative support.

Project Literacy at UCLA

www.prolit.usaccsc.org Castelar Elementary School, Chinatown (310) 825-2417 | prolit@ucla.edu Ages: Co-ed Aims to improve literacy rates in impoverished areas of L.A. Volunteers assist with literacy program.

Volunteers provide assistance in classrooms in grades K through 5. Responsibilities included but are not limited to the following: small group activities, one-on-one student mentoring, playground activities, arts and crafts, classwork and homework support, etc.

Rustic Pathways www.rusticpathways.com P.O. Box 1150, Willoughby, OH 44096 (800) 321-4353 Harry Alvarez | harry@rusticpathways.com Ages: 12-18, Co-ed Rustic Pathways specializes in superior quality community service, language immersion, and life skills programs for high school students across 21 countries in the world. The Rustic Pathways mission is to enrich the lives of our students and staff, benefit the parts of the world we serve, and build cultural bridges that lead to greater global understanding and cooperation.

Salvation Army www.pasadenatab.org 960 E. Walnut St., Pasadena, CA 91106 Pat Riley | pat.riley@usw.salvationarmy.org (626) 773-4400 Variety of services to surrounding communities: Students assist with low-cost day camp, Camp Discovery (midJune to August), and help with food packing and distribution.

Ronald McDonald House of Pasadena www.pasadenarmh.org 763 South Pasadena Ave., Pasadena, California 91105 (626) 204-0400 Elizabeth Dever | edever@pasadenarmh.org Ages: 14+ The Pasadena Ronald McDonald House provides a community supported "home away from home" for families coming into Pasadena to seek advanced medical treatment for their critically or terminally ill children. Volunteers needed to help prepare the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Houseâ&#x20AC;? for the children and their families. This can include preparing meals and helping with special events to much, much more.

Sierra Madre Public Library sierramadre.lib.ca.us 440 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024 Jill Schofield | (626) 355-7186 jschofield@cityofsierramadre.com th Ages: 7 grade +, Co-ed Students help with summer reading program for kids. Applications are available in the spring.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES 2014 South Pasadena Public Library

St. Francis Center

www.cityofsouthpasadena.us/library 1100 Oxley, S. Pasadena, CA 91030 (626) 403-7358 Maida Lin Wong | mwong@southpasadena.ca.gov Ages: Jr. & Sr. High School, Co-ed

www.sfcla.org 1835 S. Hope St., Los Angeles, CA 90015 (213) 747-5347 ext. 111 Sammy | samantha@sfcla.org Ages: 12-15 with parent 16+, Co-ed

Administering the Summer Reading Program, assisting with crafts, keeping books in order, database input, cleaning books and more. Minimum 20 hours. Applications due before first Saturday in May.

Community project serving low income families, their children and seniors living in downtown Los Angeles. Volunteer opportunities available Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. preparing and distributing food bags for low income families; Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. preparing and distributing food bags for low income seniors; and serve breakfast Tuesday through Friday, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Other volunteer opportunities also available for groups interested in organizing food, clothing, and hygiene product drives throughout the year.

South Pasadena San Marino YMCA www.ymcala.org/southpasadena 1605 Garfield Ave., S. Pasadena, CA 91030 Stephanie Yuen | (626) 799-9119 As the leading nonprofit for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y works side-by-side with our neighbors every day to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. To do our important work, the Y relies on support from members, donors, volunteers and community leaders. When you are involved as a volunteer with the Y, you help bring about lasting personal and social change. Whether you want to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve your or your familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health and wellbeing, or give back and support your neighbors, your involvement with the Y will positively impact those in your community.

Special Spirit, Inc.

www.specialspirit.org 9889 Helen Ave., Sunland/Tunjuna, CA 91040 Eva Lund | eva@specialspirit.org (323) 661-3090 (818) 925-0270 Community service opportunities for ages 14+, no horse experience needed. Assist in riding lessons for our clients with special abilities.

St. Vincent Medical Center www.stvincent.dochs.org 2131 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90057 Sharlene Post | (213) 484-7328 sharlenepost@dochs.org Ages: 16+, Co-ed Assist with patient services; work in the gift store, reception desks, clerical work or on the nursing floors Minimum of 4 hours per week, 100 hours per six months.

The Road Less Traveled www.theroadlesstraveled.com/ 2331 N. Elston Ave., Chicago, IL 60614 (800) 939-9839 or (773) 342-5200 Jim Stein | info@theroadlesstraveled.com Ages: 6th-12th grade, Co-ed Travel to South Dakota, Louisiana, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Namibia and India provide life experiences through the development of community service, language, cultural awareness and adventure activities.

Tom Sawyer Camps www.tomsawyercamps.com 707 W. Woodbury Rd. #F, Altadena, CA 91001 (626) 794-1156 Sarah Horner Fish | info@tomsawyercamps.com Ages: Entering 10th or 11th grade, Co-ed Junior counselors act as role models for children, helping to create a memorable experience. They receive training that prepares them for future jobs. Junior counselors need to volunteer for a complete session.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES 2014 Transition Pasadena

United in Harmony

www.transitionpasadena.org (626) 794-2587 Therese Brummel | people@transitionpasadena.org Ages: 14+, Co-ed

www.unitedinharmony.org P.O. Box 34456, Los Angeles, CA 90034 (310) 470-9702 Wendy | Wendy@unitedinharmony.org Haley | Haley@unitedinharmony.org Ages: Completed 9th grade +, Co-ed

Transition Pasadena is a community organization working to help our community move from oil dependence to local resilience. Transition Pasadena will be happy to engage and educate any volunteers on the permaculture project we have going, rainwater harvesting swale building, worm bins and worm castings as the best plant food. We also encourage our volunteers to become aware of the Arroyo Time Bank, a way of localizing the economy. They can all earn Time in the Time Bank for volunteering. The Time Bank and Transition Pasadena have ongoing Reskilling workshops and monthly community building potluck events with free documentary films and speakers.

Tree People www.treepeople.org 12601 Mulholland Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (818) 623-4879 Nicole Liner | volunteer@treepeople.org Ages: All ages welcome

Sponsors overnight camps for homeless children from L.A. shelters as well as various fundraising events to support their work. The camp offers student counselors orientation and training.

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital www.vhh.usc.edu 1812 Verdugo Blvd., Glendale, CA 91208 (818) 952â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2206 x3561 Ages: High School, Co-ed Variety of volunteer opportunities in many different departments. 100 hours minimum, 4 hours per week. Applications available May 1st. Limited openings. Usually all filled within first few days.

Villa Esperanza Services

Healing nature to heal our cities. Focus on three areas: planting trees, educating community about environmental issues, and working with government agencies on critical water issues. Many different ways to get involved.

www.villaesperanzaservices.org 2060 East Villa Street, Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 449-2919, ext. 162 Margaret Morris | mmorris@villaesperanzaservices.org Ages: 14+, Co-ed

Union Station Homeless Services

Volunteer opportunities include working directly with children and adults with developmental disabilities by assisting in the classrooms and adult day programs. Opportunities are also available to help with administration and improvement projects.

www.unionstationhs.org 825 E. Orange Grove, Pasadena, CA 91104 (626) 240-4550 Octavia Sisley volunteer@unionstationhs.org Ages: 13+ w/ adult supervision & 16+, Co-ed Volunteers assist in preparing and serving food, cleaning up, and with special events. They are needed on Saturdays, after school, during the summer or for special projects.

Visions Service Adventures

www.VisionsServiceAdventures.com 541 E. Babcock Street, Bozeman, MT 59715 Phone: (406) 551-4423, Toll-free: 800-813-9283 Katherine Dayton, Director info@visionsserviceadventures.com Ages: 11-18, Co-ed Community Service, cross-cultural immersion & exploration summer program. Participants & staff live in host communities including Cambodia, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Peru, Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe, Ghana, Dominica, British Virgin Islands, Alaska, Montana, and Mississippi.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES 2014 Young & Healthy www.yhpasadena.org John Muir High School Campus 1905 Lincoln Ave., Bldg. D, Room 416, Pasadena, CA 91103 (626) 795-5166 Liz Arnold | info@yhpasadena.org Ages: 14+, Co-ed Young & Healthy is a health care program that provides no-cost medical, dental, psychological and casemanagement services to uninsured and underinsured children. Volunteers prepare for the fall programs, sorting, copying and packing materials.

YWCA Pasadena - Foothill Valley www.ywca-pasadena.org 1200 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Suite 9, Pasadena, CA 91103 (626) 296-8433 Karen Draine | infor@ywca-pasadena.org Ages: 15+ Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission: eliminating racism and empowering women. Volunteer opportunities include summer camp and special events.

Opportunities for Children with Special Needs

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WEBSITES OF INTEREST: General Resources

The Almansor Center Institute for the Redesign of Learning

www.bravekids.org A resource directory for kids with disabilities and life-threatening illnesses.

www.redesignlearning.org 1955 Fremont Ave., South Pasadena, CA 91030 (323) 257-3006 Conditions: Developmental & Mental Disabilities

www.acacamps.org The American Camping Association website has a useful search feature, where you can input your child's medical condition and what region you would like to find a camp in.

A private special education day school for students with learning, emotional and/or behavior problems. Serves infants through adults.

www.efrconline.org Exceptional Family Resource Center provides information, resources and referrals about recreational activities and summer camps for children with special needs in San Diego County.

American Camping Association

AbilityFirst - Pasadena www.abilityfirst.org Organizational Headquarters for Ability First Program 1300 East Green St., Pasadena, CA 91106 (626) 396-1010 | caguayo@abilityfirst.org Conditions: Developmental and Physical Disabilities Offers fully accessible summer camp in the San Bernardino Mountains (Camp Paivika), as well as community centers for children (summer full-day and after school programs) and work centers for adults.

Ahead With Horses aheadwithhorsesla.org 10157 Johanna Ave., Shadow Hills, CA 91040 (818) 767-6373 | aheadwithhorses@yahoo.com Conditions: Special Needs Developmental therapy through the use of horses and the environment. Ages 10 & under.

www.acacamps.org P.O. Box 712218, Los Angeles, CA 90071 (213) 483-4300 Michele Branconier | info@acasocal.org National Office: 5000 State Road, 67 N. Martinsville, IN 46151 (765) 342-8456 fax: (765) 342-2065 Conditions: Disabilities The ACA accredits camps and provides a free directory of accredited camps in Southern California and Hawaii. The directory lists camps for kids with special needs, as well as local camps providing scholarships through the Los Angeles Times Summer Fund.

The American Lung Association in California â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Scamp Camp www.asthmacamps.org th 1570 E. 17 St., Santa Ana, CA 92705 (714) 835-5864 Conditions: Asthma Scamp Camp has been providing children with a unique opportunity to enjoy a memorable and rewarding summer camp experience for more than 30 years. Ages 8-14.

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Armory Center for the Arts

B.C.R. - A Place to Grow

www.armoryarts.org 145 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103 (626) 792-5101 | information@armoryarts.org Conditions: Disabilities

www.bcraplacetogrow.org 230 East Amherst Drive, Burbank, CA 91504 Lonna Grant | (818) 843-4907 Conditions: Developmental Disabilities

Community arts center offers innovative approaches to creating and presenting visual arts to students of all ages and abilities. Special summer programs.

Facility-based day and extended day program for children and adults with developmental disabilities from Burbank and neighboring L.A. County communities. Six years and up.

AYSO Soccer Camps vip.AYSO.org (800) 872-2976, ext. 5483 | margieclose@ayso.org Conditions: Physical Disabilities, Mental Disabilities With more than 40 years of experience, AYSO brings our “kids first” philosophies to soccer camps, creating a camp experience unlike any other. AYSO’s Very Important Player (VIP) program is for special needs participants, ages 4 and up.

Bridges Academy www.bridges.edu 3921 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604 (818) 506-1091 Doug Lenzini | doug.lenzini@bridges.edu Our program is designed for gifted & highly-gifted students who are ingenious, creative, outside-the-box thinkers who also have AD/HD, non-verbal disabilities, or other learning differences. Program meets creative, intellectual, social/emotional needs. Ages 11-17, Co-ed.

Broadway Gymnastics School www.broadwaygymnasticsschool.com (310) 302-0035 5433 Beethoven Street, Los Angeles, California 90066 Broadway Gymnastics Special Education Camp Broadway Gymnastics offers two Special Education Day Camps for individuals with special needs.

Cali-Camp Day Camp www.calicamp.com 1717 Old Topanga Canyon Rd., Topanga, CA 90290 (310) 455-0404 | info@calicamp.com Conditions: Disabilities Traditional summer day camp in rustic Topanga Canyon. Can accommodate children with asthma, behavior disorders and learning disabilities.

California Aquatic Therapy and Wellness Center www.caaquatictherapy.com 6801 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90805 (310) 537-2224 Conditions: Disabilities Offers swimming lessons for children with disabilities.

Camp Bloomfield www.juniorblind.org/site/camp-bloomfield 5300 Angeles Vista Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90043 (323) 295-4555 ext. 261 Contact: Frank Cardenas | info@juniorblind.org Conditions: Blind/Vision Impaired Run by Foundation for the Junior Blind, Camp Bloomfield is a summer camp in the Santa Monica Mountains for children, ages 5-18. Featured activities include exercise, challenge courses, drama, hiking, horses, swimming, etc. Sign up in March for summer programs. 53

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Camp Crescent Moon

Camp Keepsake – Cancer Hope Foundation

www.campcrescentmoon.org Sickle Cell Disease Foundation of California 6133 Bristol Pkwy, Ste. 240, Culver City, CA 90230 (877) 288-2873 (toll free) | info@scdfc.org (310) 693-0247 Conditions: Sickle Cell Disease

www.cancerhopefoundation.org 568 Constitution Ave., Units F & G Camarillo, CA 93012 (805) 384-5445 | info@cancerhopefoundation.org Conditions: Cancer

Provides sports, recreation and camp activities to children with Sickle Cell disease, ages 8-14.

Offers a no-cost residential camp experience for adults with cancer and their families.

Camp del Corazon

Camp Krem – Camping Unlimited

www.campdelcorazon.org 11615 Hesby St., North Hollywood, CA 91601 (888) 621-4800 | (818) 754-0312 info@campdelcorazon.org Conditions: Heart diseases and heart surgical repair

www.campingunlimited.com Office: 4610 Whitesands Ct., El Sobrante, CA 94803 (510) 222-6662 | campkrem@campingunlimited.com

A nonprofit organization that runs three 5-day camps from late August through early September for children with heart diseases and transplants. Two of the sessions for children ages 7-13 and one session for ages 7-17. Free of charge.

Camp Funtasia – L.A. City Parks and Recreation 10500 Mason Ave., Chatsworth, CA 91311 (818) 998-6377 Conditions: Disabilities Offers traditional day camp program for summer and school vacations. Serves ages 6-11. Will work with special needs kids, can accept children with aides.

Summer address: 102 Brook Lane Boulder Creek–Santa Cruz Mountains, CA 95006 Conditions: Down Syndrome, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, among many others Residential summer camp for children and adults with developmental, physical and other disabilities. Offers six, 10- and 12-day sessions from early June to midAugust.

Camp Laurel 75 S. Grand Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105 (626) 683-0800 | info@camplaurel.org Conditions: HIV/AIDS or immediately affected Provides camp, recreational activities and peer support groups for children living with HIV and AIDS. Ages 617.

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Camp Max Straus

Camp Nugget, CSULB

www.campmaxstraus.org 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA 90048 (323) 761-8675 Conditions: Special Needs

www.csulb.edu/programs/summercamps/nugget/index.html 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90840 (562) 985-7969 | blavay@csulb.edu Conditions: Special Needs

Residential summer camp with recreational activities for underprivileged children, ages 7-12. Located in Glendale, run by Jewish Big Brothers/Big Sisters.

Provides a physical activity day camp for children with special needs, ages 5-12.

Camp Oakes - YMCA

Camp Painted Turtle

www.campoakes.org c/o Long Beach Adaptive Recreation 1150 E. 4th St. Rm. 223 Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 570-1784

www.thepaintedturtle.org th 1300 4 Street, Ste. 300, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (310) 451-1353 | info@thepaintedturtle.org Conditions: Hemophilia, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Kidney Disease and Transplant, Liver Transplant, Skeletal Dysplasias, Diabetes, Muscular Dystrophy

P.O. Box 452 Big Bear City, CA 92314 (909) 585-2020 | camp@lbymca.org Conditions: Developmental Disabilities Provides various camp programs for teens with developmental disabilities, ages 16 and up. Located in Big Bear.

Camp Mt. Crags www.campmtcrags.com 26801 Dorothy Drive, Calabasas, CA 91302 (818) 222-6327 | kelly.pacillas@usw.salvationarmy.org Conditions: Diabetes Summer camp in Malibu Canyon for children, ages 7-16. Also accepts children with diabetes. Medical staff available 24 hours. A Christian camp, affiliated with the Salvation Army.

Welcomes children, ages 7-16, for 5-7 day sessions. An innovative camp and family care center for children with life-threatening illnesses, at no cost to families.

Camp Ramah â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tikvah Program 17525 Ventura Blvd, #201, Encino, CA 91316 (888) CAMP-RAMAH (888-226-7726) (310) 476-8571 | info@ramah.org Conditions: Developmental Disabilities Tikvah Program provides a mainstreaming summer camp program for children 11-18 years old. Two 4week sessions designed for Jewish adolescents with learning disabilities and other developmental delays.

Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times www.campronaldmcdonald.org 1954 Cotner Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025 (800) 625-7295 | (310) 268-8488 info@campronaldmcdonald.org Conditions: Cancer Traditional summer camp modified to meet the special needs of campers with pediatric cancer and their siblings. One-week sessions throughout the summer, plus winter, spring and fall weekend sessions. 55

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Camp Scherman www.gscoc.org 9500 Toledo Way, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92618 (949) 461-8800 Conditions: Special Needs Residential Girl Scout camp that mainstreams girls with special needs into regular camp programs. Serves ages 7-17.

Camp Shiwaka www.campfirelb.org 7070 E. Carson St., Long Beach, CA 90808 (562) 421-2725 Shirlee Jackert | campfirelb@cambpfirelb.org Conditions: Cancer In addition to traditional day camp for all children, Camp Summersault Day Camp offers one-week sessions for cancer patients and their families.

Camp Sunburst www.sunburstprojects.org th 1025 19 Street, Suite 1A, Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 440-0889 | Susie@sunburstprojects.org Conditions: HIV/AIDS Weeklong residential summer camp for children, teens and their families living with HIV/AIDS. Offers swimming, hiking, arts & crafts, drama, music, etc. Ages 6-12 and 13-18.

Camp Sunshine www.thehelpgroup.org 13130 Burbank Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91401 The Help Group | campsunshine@thehelpgroup.org Conditions: Moderate to Severe Special Needs Camp Sunshine is a unique day camp designed especially for ages 3-22 who have Autism and other developmental disabilities. The camp program facilitates physical and social growth through a wide variety of exciting activities which includes sports, music, games, art, drama, special events, and much more! 56

Casa Colina Center for Rehabilitation Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Services Center www.casacolina.org 255 E. Bonita Ave., P.O. Box 600, Pomona, CA 91769 (866) 724-4127 | rehab@casacolina.org Conditions: Disabilities, Special Needs Among many rehabilitation services for children with neurological, orthopedic, developmental and other medical needs, the centers offer adaptive sports programs and a recreational/sports summer camp. Serves Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange counties.

Center for Developing Kids www.centerfordevelopingkids.com 200 E. Del Mar Blvd., Ste. 112, Pasadena, CA 91105 (626) 564-2700 | info@centerfordevelopingkids.com Contacts for summer programs: Tammy Mitchell, Michelle Knight Conditions: Developmental and Physical Disabilities, Autism, Down Syndrome Fun day camp in therapeutic setting with a staff of occupational, physical and speech therapists. Sensory motor and neurodevelopment techniques, social and play skills.

Champ Camp Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation www.aarbf.org 2501 W. Burbank, #201, Burbank, CA 91505 (818) 848-0223 Margarita Rodriguez | corozco@aarbf.org Conditions: Burns Provides camp, family camp, recreation, and sports activities to burn victims, ages 5-16.

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Child Educational Center (CEC)

Crazzy’s Wasewagan Camp & Retreat

www.ceconline.org 140 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada, CA 91011 (818) 354-3418 | cec@ceconline.org Erinn Levin, Associate School Age Director erinnj@caltech.edu

www.wasewagan.com 42121 Seven Oaks Road, Angeles Oaks, CA 92305 (909) 794-2910 | crazzycraig@earthlink.net Conditions: Developmental Disabilities

The CEC serves children and families at JPL, Caltech and the surrounding communities. It is a full day, 10-week recreational program for children entering 1st through 7th grades. While the CEC is not designed specifically for children with special needs, we will enroll on a caseby-case basis where staff feels it is appropriate for the child and the program's curriculum.

City of Pasadena Human Services and Recreation www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/humanservices Jackie Robinson Center 100 N. Garfield Ave. Room 328, Pasadena, CA 91109 (626) 744-7257 | (626) 744-4386 Jackie Scott | jscott@ci.pasadena.ca.us Conditions: Disabilities Recreational programs serving teens with disabilities. 10-week Saturday sessions providing developmentally appropriate activities, social skills development and recreation. Field trips, art programs, dances. Volunteer opportunities.

The Consortium of Children’s Asthma Camps www.asthmacamps.org

Traditional residential summer camp that can provide camp activities and programs to girls and boys with developmental disabilities, as staffing ratios permit. Camp Wasewagan is located in the Angeles Mountains.

Dream Street www.dreamstreetfoundation.org Dream Street Foundation 433 N. Camden Ave., Suite 600, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (424) 248-0696 | dreamstreetca@aol.com Conditions: Life Threatening Illnesses Designed to meet special needs of maturing young people with life threatening diseases. Funded by Dream Street Foundation. Located in Tucson, AZ, program and transportation are free of charge.

Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles www.dsala.org 16461 Sherman Way, Suite 180, Van Nuys, CA 91406 (818) 786-0001 Conditions: Down Syndrome, Developmental Disabilities Provides various services, information and referrals, including camp information for children with Down Syndrome.

Club 21 539 North Lake Ave., Pasadena, California 91101 (626) 844-1821 | info@clubtwentyone.org Conditions: Down Syndrome Club 21 specializes in providing services solely to individuals with Down Syndrome.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS 2014 www.specialcampsforspecialkids.com A Web site dedicated to opportunities for children with special needs in the Los Angeles area.

The Dubnoff Center for Child Development www.dubnoffcenter.org 10526 Dubnoff Way, North Hollywood, CA 91606 (818) 755-4950 | sandrab@dubnoffcenter.org Conditions: Autism, Developmental Disabilities Summer and holiday day camp for children with developmental disabilities, through the Dubnoff Center for Child Development and Educational Therapy.

Drama Kings and Queens www.speakla.com (310) 649-6199 Los Angeles Speech & Language Therapy Center, Inc. 5761 Buckingham Parkway, Culver City, CA 90230 DKQ Camp at the Los Angeles Speech and Language Therapy Center is a 6 week long summer program where students work on developing communication skills, social pragmatic skills, and acting abilities through creating an amazing musical performance in a professional theatre at the end of camp.

Early Childhood Clubhouse Intensive Outpatient Program www.semel.ucla.edu/clubhouse UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute and Hospital 760 Westwood Plaza, #78-222 Los Angeles, CA 90024 (310) 825-0367 Conditions: Autism, Developmental Disabilities After-school program for children, ages 2-6, with autism, Asperger's, developmental disabilities and/or behavioral disorders. Five days a week, 1-5 p.m. Highly structured and integrated program includes various recreational activities.

Easter Seals Southern California www.southerncal.easterseals.com th 1570 E. 17 Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705 (714) 834-1111 Conditions: Developmental Disabilities Provides after-school program for children with special needs, with emphasis on integration into the community. Check the website for specific information for each local chapter.

Education Spectrum www.edspec.org 2235 N. Lake Ave., Ste. 201, Altadena, CA 91001 (626) 797-1500 | educationspectrum@yahoo.com Diane Howard, Director Conditions: Aspergerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Autism, Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Disabilities In individual and group settings, serves children with developmental delays, specializing in autism and other related disorders. Also social skills and diagnostic evaluations. Special summer programs.

Enchanted Hills Camp www.lighthouse-sf.org 3410 Mt. Veeder Road, Napa, CA 94558 Conditions: Blind, Visually Impaired Residential camp serving blind and visually impaired children and their families, through Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Traditional camp setting. No fee for children.

Exceptional Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Foundation www.ecf.net 8740 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (310) 204-3300 Brian Urnovitz | burnovitz@ecf.net Ages: Call office, Co-ed Improving the lives of people with special needs.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS 2014 www.specialcampsforspecialkids.com A Web site dedicated to opportunities for children with special needs in the Los Angeles area.

EQUIP: Equine-Assisted Activities and Therapies www.rocking-t-ranch.com (714) 777-2898 4345 Lakeview Avenue, Yorba Linda, CA 92886 Persons with disabilities such as Autism, ADD, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Rhetts Syndrome, Visual Impairments, Hearing Impairments, Social, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders have experienced benefits from therapeutic riding.

Five Acres School www.5acres.org 760 Mountain View Street, Altadena, CA 91001 (626) 798-6793, ext. 2315 Danielle LePon | dlepon@5acres.org Conditions: Behavioral, Emotional, and Learning Impaired (specialization includes High Functioning Autism and Aspergerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) A special educational leader, Five Acres School supports th K through 9 grade students with behavioral, emotional, and learning challenges. Our year-round therapeutic school teaches students to manage their behaviors independently and to excel academically, in partnership with families. CDE certified, fully WASC accredited.

Friends at Play First United Methodist Church 700 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank, CA 91502 (818) 845-2846 Teresa Mackey | tmackelyslp@charter.net Conditions: Autism, Developmental Disabilities

Frostig Center Summer Workshops www.frostig.org 971 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 791-1255 | center@frostig.org Conditions: Learning Disabilities Summer Workshops help students have a positive classroom experience in small groups. Ages 6-18.

Fun & Fit Gymnastics Day Camp www.funandfit.com 1919 W. Burbank Blvd., Burbank, CA 91506 (818) 845-0700 21021 Soledad Canyon Road, #208 Canyon Country, CA 91351 (661) 255-7244 info@funandfit.com Conditions: Disabilities Gym program for typically developing children can also serve special needs kids.

Gene Hurwin & Big Fun www.bigfungymnastics.com 3710 S. Robertson Blvd., Ste. 225, Culver City, CA 90232 (310) 837-7849 | gene@bigfungymnastics.com toll free: (877) 244-3868 Conditions: Special Needs Innovative method utilizing gymnastic "play" for kids with special needs. Recreational programs and therapy services available at various locations throughout Southern California.

Program for children with developmental delays, ages 3-5. Typically developing children volunteer as role models and friends. Conducted in 50-minute sessions. Also offers music program.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS 2014 www.specialcampsforspecialkids.com A Web site dedicated to opportunities for children with special needs in the Los Angeles area.

Greater Los Angeles Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) Camp Oasis www.ccfa.org/chapters/losangeles/ 1640 S. Sepulveda Blvd., #214, LA, CA 90025 (310) 478-4500 | losangeles@ccfa.org Conditions: Colitis and Crohn's Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Provides a weeklong residential summer camp in July for children ages 7-16. Also offers information, events, support groups year-round, youth programs, summer camp, and family camp.

The Help Group: Kids Like Me www.thehelpgroup.org 13164 Burbank Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, CA 91401 Nicole Webb | nwebb@thehelpgroup.org kidslikeme@thehelpgroup.org (818) 778-7136 Conditions: Autism, Special Needs All kids need opportunities to have fun, connect with others, make friends and enjoy a sense of belonging! The Help Group Kids Like Me programs are created especially for children with autism spectrum disorder and other special needs. Participants can enjoy camps, classes and clubs with peers facing similar challenges.

House Ear Institute www.hei.org/education/camp/camp.htm 2100 W. Third St., Los Angeles, CA 90057 (213) 483-4431 | info@hei.org Conditions: Deaf, Hearing Impaired Annual Sharing is Caring summer family camp for hearing impaired children and their families. Ages 3 months to 18 years. Volunteer counselor opportunities for ages over 18.

iD Tech Camps www.internaldrive.com 42 W. Campbell Ave., #301, Campbell, CA 95008 (888) 709-TECH | info@internaldrive.com Conditions: Autism, Asperger’s, ADD/ADHD, and Dyslexia Innovative, challenging computer camps on selected college campuses. Ages 7-17. Contact through website or phone for courses and locations.

Institute for Girls Development Summer Workshop Programs www.instituteforgirlsdevelopment.com 95 N. Marengo Avenue, Ste. 205, Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 585-8075 Mind, body, and spirit adventures.

Hillside Learning Center/Hillside House www.hillsideforsuccess.org 4331 Oak Grove Dr., La Cañada, CA 91011 (818) 952-1122 (School) (818) 790-3044 (Learning Center) frank@hillsidelc.org Conditions: Learning Disabilities Offers summer school classes for grades 9-12 on a variety of subjects. Hillside is an accredited institution offering services to students who struggle in most academic environments. School services for grades 7-12 and educational therapy for K-12.

Jay Nolan Community Services – Family Support www.jaynolan.org 15501 San Fernando Mission Blvd., #200 P.O. Box 9604, Mission Hills, CA 91346 (818) 361-6400 ext. 119 (camp) (818) 361-6400 (office) | cindy@jaynolan.org Conditions: Special Needs Among many support services, offers an inclusive camp program for children ages 8-16.

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John Tracy Clinic

Leaps N Boundz

www.johntracyclinic.org 806 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007 (213) 748-5481 | kambrosi@jtc.org (800) 522-4582 Conditions: Deaf, Hearing Impaired

www.leapsnboundz.com (310) 821-0963 Conditions: Mild to severe special needs

Provides educational programs free of charge to deaf and hard of hearing children and their families. Offers summer sessions. Serves infants through 5 years.

Day camps are offered throughout the year during winter, spring, and summer breaks. Activities include socialization, athletic/ball skills and creative art projects. Off-site activities in the past have included kayaking, sailing, horseback riding, and sea fishing. Yoga, music, dance, and kung fu are scheduled into the camp day.

Kids Music N Motion www.kidsmusicnmotion.com kidsmusicnmotion@cox.net Conditions: Special Needs We offer Summer Music Camps in the Beach Cities, La Cañada, and Palos Verdes areas for children ages 3-12. We always love to have special needs children participate!

Kris’ Camp www.kriscamp.org Business address: 3359 Creek Road, Salt Lake City, UT 84121 (801) 733-0721 | info@kriscamp.org Conditions: Autism/ASD, Developmental Disabilities Offers therapy-intensive/respite camp sessions for children with special needs (focusing on children with autism/autistic-like challenges) and their families in Idyllwild. Ages 4-15.

The Learning Ladder www.learningladder.biz 4490 Cornishon Avenue, Ste. 111, La Cañada CA 91011 (818) 790-HELP (4357) Conditions: Learning Differences Offers summer prep courses for the PSAT and SAT, test-taking strategies, and writing workshops.

Lions Wilderness Camp for Deaf Children www.lionswildcamp.org P.O. Box 195, Knightsen, CA 94548 (877) 896-1598 | (888) 613-1557 campdirector@lionswildcamp.org Conditions: Deaf A camp experience sponsored by the Lions Clubs of CA & NV where a deaf child age 6-15 can learn outdoor skills and enjoy the wonders of nature.

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Loma Linda University Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Camp Good Grief

Oralingua School for the Hearing Impaired

lomalindahealth.org/childrens-hospital/ourservices/outreach-services/camp-good-grief.html 11234 Anderson Street, Room 2803 Loma Linda, CA 92354 (San Bernardino county) (909) 558-8212 | (909)558-4073 Contact: Dorothy Brooks, Camp Good Grief Director Conditions: Bereavement

www.oralingua.org 7056 S. Washington Ave., Whittier, CA 90602 (562) 945-8391 | info@oralingua.org Conditions: Deaf, Hearing Impaired

Offers a three-day camp experience for children (ages 8-12) who have had a sibling or parent die. Located at various locations in Southern California.

Move A Child Higher (MACH 1) www.moveachildhigher.org 1430 Topeka St., Pasadena, CA 91104 (626) 798-1222 Joy Rittenhouse | joymach1@yahoo.com Conditions: Disabilities, Special Needs Offers therapeutic horseback riding activities designed to help children with disabilities.

Private school that serves the hearing impaired. Speech/language/aural habilitation therapy center, open year round. School serves children from infancy to age 11. Offers summer programs, parent/infant therapy.

Pasadena Child Development Associates www.pasadenachilddevelopment.org 620 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 793-7350 pcda@pasadenachilddevelopment.org Conditions: Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Special Needs Offers a variety of services for children with special needs. Social/play skills intervention in-home. Music therapy, social skills groups in summer. Serves infants12 year olds.

Okizu www.okizu.org 16 Digital Dr., Novato, CA 94949 (415) 382-9083 | info@okizu.org Conditions: Cancer Residential camps with various programs for children with cancer and their siblings. Serves children, teens, 20s, and families.

Pilgrim Pines Camp www.pilgrimpinescamp.org 39570 Glen Road, Yucaipa, CA 92399 (909) 797-1821 | (800) 616-6612 info@pilgrimpinescamp.org Conditions: Developmental Disabilities Traditional residential summer camp provides mainstreaming opportunities for the developmentally disabled. Affiliated with United Church of Christ.

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Project Kindle/Camp Kindle www.campkindle.org/home.html 28245 Ave Crocker, Ste. 104, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Conditions: HIV/AIDS Kindling Hope For Children Affected By HIV/AIDS Through: Free Summer Camps, Year Round Mini-Camp Sessions, Year Round Support Programs. The camps provide HIV infected and affected youth residing throughout the Central and Western United States with a safe and accepting refuge from the challenges of living with HIV. These camps offer opportunities for young people to strengthen self-esteem through interactive participation in educational and recreational programming.

Rose Bowl Aquatics Center Therapeutic Programs www.rosebowlaquatics.org 360 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91103 Daniela Davies | ddavies@rosebowlaquatics.org (626) 564-0330, ext. 409 Conditions: Physically, Developmentally, or Behaviorally Challenged

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Private Lessons Aquatic Therapy: Specially trained and experienced instructors work one-on-one with physically, developmentally, or behaviorally challenged children and/or adults. Splish Splash! is a special needs play and learn group that focuses on strength, flexibility, motor coordination, and endurance. Designed by a pediatric aquatic physical therapist, Splish Splash is guaranteed to be fun! Adaptive Group Lessons: is ideal for special needs and typical swimmers who want a group lesson environment with specialized instructors trained in working with the special needs population. Small group instruction with a 4:1 ratio provides and promotes a balance between learning how to swim and a positive social environment for all swimmers. The child's level will need to be evaluated before placement in a class. Therefore, we can best meet the needs of all children. Rays Swim Team is a swim team for young individuals with special needs. This program focuses on stroke development, endurance, strength, overall health, and provides opportunities for individual instruction and team building. Camp H2O Inclusion Camp: All children with special needs will love this thrilling camp packed with art activities, sports games, field trips, swim lessons and more. Create Your Own Schedule Pick the days you want.

www.rjclinic.com 116 E. Walnut Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016 Susan Lorin | (626) 357-9934 Conditions: With and Without Special Needs

Say ‘n’ Play Summer Speech Camp

Reach for the Stars Hot Air Balloon Foundation www.reach4thestars.org 2683 Quail Road, Escondido, CA 92026 (760) 738-4040 Carol and Pat Murphy | info@reach4thestars.org Conditions: Physically Challenged Dedicated to providing the hot air balloon experience to all people, especially those who are physically challenged. Easy entry basket is customized for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility. Balloon is available for community events and balloon festivals, as well as to individuals.

We are a pediatric occupational and physical therapy clinic in Monrovia, CA who have been providing these services to children in our area for over 25 years. Our summer programs include Fit Kids (exercise), Movin’ & Dancin’ (dance and movement), and Writing Rocketeers (handwriting) and are open to children with and without special needs.

www.speakla.com 5761 Buckingham Parkway, Culver City, CA 90230 (310) 649-6199 Pamela Wiley | info@speakla.com Conditions: Autism, learning disabilities, articulation/phonological disorders Summer day camp for ages 3 and above, to improve speech and language development. 63

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South Pasadena Little League P.O. Box 924, South Pasadena, CA 91031 Scott Parker | challenger@spll.com Conditions: Physical, Mental Disabilities South Pasadena Little League is pleased to announce the formation of the Challenger Division to enable boys and girls with physical and mental challenges, ages 5 to 18, to enjoy the game of baseball. The most fundamental goal of this division is to give everyone a chance to play and wear the same uniforms and safety equipment as other Little League players.

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Surfers Healing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Foundation for Autism www.surfershealing.org P.O. Box 1267, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92693 (877) 966-SURF | Jennifer@surfershealing.org Conditions: Autism Offers annual summer surfing camps for individuals with autism. Promotes therapeutic benefits of surfing and its positive effects on the vestibular system.

Therapeutic Recreation Unit

www.specialcamp.org 31641 La Novia Avenue, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

www.crpd.org/therapeuticrecreation 1600 Marview Dr., Thousand Oaks, CA. 91362 (805) 381-2739 | recreationfunforall@yahoo.com

Special Camp for Special Kids is a non-profit summer camp program, located in Orange County, for kids and teens aged 6-21 with a wide variety of disabilities.

Cecilia Laufenberg, RTC or Devon Herbert, RTC Conditions: Autism / Developmental Disorders, ADD, ADHD, Learning Disorders, Behavior Issues

Special Olympics / Southern California

We strive to provide a safe and nurturing environment in which your child can play and develop at his or her own pace. The provided activities are designed to capitalize upon campersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; existing interests while motivating and supporting engagement in new experiences, promoting new learning, and providing the opportunity to generalize prior learning. Campers will have a choice of many activities and opportunities to express themselves and learn about the world. Activities such as: sports, sensory experiences, games, arts and crafts, cooking, music and movement, swimming, water play, therapeutic horseback riding, educational presentations and entertainment will be offered through the camp schedule. Older campers will be offered differentiated content and outing opportunities. Both the design of the camp setting and pre-camp staff training provide for the use of sensory regulation strategies, visual supports, positive behavioral support, and encouragement of emerging communication and social skills. The camp also supports communication between parents, camp staff, and campers, through the pre-camp questionnaire, the use of daily communication logs, and the encouragement of daily informal discussion between parents and camp staff.

www.sosc.org 6730 E. Carson Street, Long Beach, CA 90808 (562) 354-2600 | info@sosc.org Conditions: Mental, Developmental Disabilities Provides information on Special Olympics sports programs throughout Southern California. Ages 8+.

Special Spirit, Inc. www.specialspirit.org 9889 Helen Ave, Sunland/Tujunga, CA 91040 (323) 661-3090 (818) 925-0270 Eva Lund | info@specialspirit.org Special Spirit Inc. provides a safe and serene environment where challenged children and adults (ages 3+) can socialize, be at peace, pet the animals, and be one with nature. We use therapeutic horseback riding (also known as Equine Assisted Therapy and Adaptive Riding) to help children and adults with cognitive, physical, and emotional illnesses conquer their challenges. Therapeutic Horseback Riding and Vaulting has been shown to boost focus, independence, balance, and social skills. 64

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1111 W. 6th St., Suite 111, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Javier Marquez | jmarquez@tesidea.com Conditions: All special needs, including autism, Down Syndrome, speech and language impairment

www.villaesperanzaservices.org 2060 East Villa Street, Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 449-2919 | info@villaesperanzaservices.org Conditions: Autism, Developmental Disabilities

We are a company dedicated to the field of special education, so we are able to accommodate all special needs, including autism, Down Syndrome, speech and language impairment. Social Skills Summer Camp, Health and Wellness Summer Camp, Handwriting Summer Camp, and Speech and Language Summer Camp.

Villa Esperanza Services is a nonprofit corporation devoted to the care, education, health, and social services of developmentally disabled children, and adults and seniors with disabilities. Summer sessions available.

Tumbleweed Day Camp www.twforever.com P.O. Box 49291, Los Angeles, CA 90049 (310) 472-7474 | info@tumbleweedcamp.com Conditions: Disabilities Traditional summer day camp that can accommodate children with asthma, behavior disorders and learning disabilities. Located in Brentwood.

Via Services www.viaservices.org 2851 Park Ave., Santa Clara, CA 95050 (408) 867-1115 Conditions: Disabilities Residential, respite and recreational camping program for children and adults, ages 5 and up, with disabilities and/or special needs. Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Traditional 6 to 9 day summer camps from June-August.

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This is a partial guide to various directories and listings of summer camps. Some resources identify camps available to all children and some are especially for children who have disabilities. It is also likely your community has summer camps or recreational opportunities available, and which you probably won't find listed in these directories. To find out what's offered in your community, consult these local sources of information — your child’s teachers, local parks or recreation departments, religious organizations, fellow parents, and community groups. Camp List for Children with Cancer American Childhood Cancer Organization National Office P.O. Box 498 Kensington, MD 20895-0498 (800) 366-2223; (301) 962-3520 Email: staff@candlelighters.org Web: www.acco.org Camps for Children with Spina Bifida Spina Bifida Association of America 4590 MacArthur Boulevard, N.W., Suite 250 Washington, D.C. 20007-4226 (800) 621-3141; (202) 944-3285 Email: sbaa@sbaa.org Web: www.sbaa.org A Directory of Camps and Summer Programs for Children and Youth with Special Needs and Disabilities in the Metro New York Area Resources for Children with Special Needs Publications/Department B 116 E. 16th Street, 5th Floor New York, NY 10003 (212) 677-4650; fax: (212) 254-4070 Email: info@resourcesnyc.org Web: www.resourcesnyc.org Cost: $33 including shipping and handling (available in English and Spanish) Easter Seals Camping and Recreation List Easter Seals-National Office 233 South Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 (800) 221-6827; (312) 726-6200 (Voice) (312) 726-4258 (TTY) Email: info@easterseals.com Web: www.easterseals.com – see “Camping & Recreation”

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Web Sites American Camp Association www.acacamps.org

Discover Camp: Considerations for Sending your Child with a Disability to Camp for the First Time www.ncpad.org/get/discover/index.html

Association of Independent Camps: Summer Camp Directory & Resource www.acacamps.org/membership/independent-camps

Grown-Up Camps www.grownupcamps.com

Brave Kids: Camps and Resources for Children with Chronic, Life-Threatening Illnesses or Disabilities www.bravekids.org

Kids' Camps www.kidscamps.com

Camp Channel www.campchannel.com/docs/campsearch.html

My Summer Camps www.mysummercamps.com

Camps for Children with Diabetes www.childrenwithdiabetes.com

National Center on Physical Activity & Disability (NCPAD) Fun & Leisure: Camp Resources www.ncpad.org/fun/fact_sheet.php?sheet=88&view=all

The Camp Page Guide to Summer Camps www.camppage.com

Special Needs Camps www.mysummercamps.com/camps/Special_Needs_Ca mps/index.html

CampResource.com: Special Needs Camps www.campresource.com/summer-camps/special-needscamps.cfm

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hemiplegia and Stroke Association (CHASA) www.chasa.org/summercamps.htm

Summer Camps for Amputees and Children with Limb Differences www.amputee-coalition.org/fact_sheets/Kidscamps.html

Summer Camp Search www.summercamps.com/Special_Needs_Camps/

Children's Oncology Camping Association www.cocai.org

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