Ride a kid-sized carousel, take a walk in T-Rex’s footprints, pet an arctic fox, a bear and a raccoon, pump your own gas, put on a show, drive a bus and dig for fossils—all in one afternoon!

An experienced team of instructors provide after-school classes for children and teens with all types of developmental disabilities.

300 Anaheim offers bowling and entertainment under one roof with state-of-the-art lanes, floor-to-ceiling video screens, casual dining and a great place to throw next birthday party, leagues and/or team building event.

Throwing your child’s birthday party? Well, take a break this year and let someone else take care of the details. Invitations. Decorations. Catering. Games.

A Little Dynasty Chinese School in Irvine (15 months+) offers a fresh, fun approach to learning Chinese language. They offer Parent & Me Bilingual Chinese Classes for younger children, and Chinese Immersion Classes for older children.

A Little Dynasty Chinese School in Irvine (15 months+) offers a fresh, fun approach to learning Chinese language. They offer Parent & Me Bilingual Chinese Classes for younger children, and Chinese Immersion Classes for older children.

A Little Dynasty Chinese School in Irvine (15 months+) offers a fresh, fun approach to learning Chinese language. They offer Parent & Me Bilingual Chinese Classes for younger children, and Chinese Immersion Classes for older children.

A Little Dynasty Chinese School in Irvine (15 months+) offers a fresh, fun approach to learning Chinese language. They offer Parent & Me Bilingual Chinese Classes for younger children, and Chinese Immersion Classes for older children.

A Little Dynasty Chinese School in Irvine (15 months+) offers afresh, fun approach to learning Chinese language. They offer Parent & Me Bilingual Chinese Classes for younger children, and Chinese Immersion Classes for older children.

“The best children’s entertainers in Southern California!” Their expert staff features top performers including magicians, clowns, super heroes, princesses and fairy tale and holiday characters.

Programs that help students (grades 1-8) develop strong cognitive abilities, excellent study habits and advanced leadership skills.

Adventure City has 16 exciting rides and attractions, a live interactive children’s theater, a petting farm, a 25-foot climbing wall, an arcade, a Thomas the Tank Engine™ and Friends play area, great food and much more.

What a day of excitement! Play in Adventure City as long as you like. Adventure City provides everything from invitations to wonderful memories. Parents can relax and enjoy the party.

The AJCC/Pete Davis Youth Basketball League is looking for boys and girls ages 6-13 years to play in their league. Games are held on Sundays from 1-6 p.m. Email bball@alpertjcc.org for more information.

Private music lessons with experienced and highly recommended teachers including a variety of teachers with MTAC certification if so desired. Offered for kids (ages 4+) through adult.

Winter and spring-break camps for grade school through teens: field trips and overnights, swimming, sports, crafts and much more.

Kids choose from an assortment of classes and activities, including Spanish, music, art, aquatics, martial arts, creative writing, digital movie-making, and sports like basketball, flag football, soccer and more.

Join instructors from Webby Dance for classes in tap, jazz, ballet, and hip hop for kids ages 2½ to 7 years old.

Let’s Get Physical: Get fit the fun way, in this great “fit camp” for kids! Circuit stations incorporate music, movement and games in a non-competitive environment.

Martial Arts with the master, Sensei Mac! Choose a class that fits your schedule and your individual needs.

AJCC Acting 101 – An interactive theater experience for youth and teens ages 7 and up. Will it be a pirate show, a murder mystery, a wedding?

Enjoy the JCC’s Junior Olympic pool while learning the basics in swimming and/or water polo through group and private lessons. Beginner and advanced swim teams are also offered. All levels of water polo are welcome.

AGA offers gymnastics for everyone! They start boys and girls from the time they can walk to national team levels.

Party packages include two hours of safe, fun gymnastics instruction and party games at their 20,000-square foot facility.

A week-long camp filled with special activities including crafts, games, movies, nature, science, cooking, sports and an excursion.

Expose your child to real world math and science concepts, critical thinking, team building and fun through a six-week introductory course to robotics. Call or visit their website for more information.

Youth volleyball league, coed, designed for beginning and intermediate players (8-13) at East Anaheim Gymnasium.

Learn about visual arts through hands-on projects with Art in the Park, a free program held at various parks in Anaheim. Classes are available in acrylic painting, beginning drawing, cartoon drawing, ceramics, and pencil and pastels.

The city of Anaheim is offering kids’ sports lessons in T-ball for ages 3-5 and Bitty T-ball for ages 4-6 in eight- and ten-week sessions starting in January. Your child will develop friendships, learn sportsmanship, and have fun in a noncompetitive atmosphere.

The city of Anaheim is offering a class to teach kids ages 3-12 how to improve their basketball skills in six weeks. A youth basketball clinic is also offered for ages children 4-7 in the East Anaheim Gymnasium.

The city of Anaheim offers etiquette classes for children and teens. Courses offered include Manners for Young Ladies and Gentlemen for ages 6-10 and Instant Manners for Teens and Tweens for ages 11-15.

Tiny Tots Program for pre-school aged children to develop social skills needed for kindergarten and beyond.

The city of Anaheim offers a workshop where participants will receive a training binder with information about child care issues and creative ways to market a babysitting business.

The city of Anaheim now offers year-round cooking and baking workshops for kids. Call or visit their website for more information.

Kids can learn how to move through a variety of classes offered by the city of Anaheim. Call or visit their website for more information.

Youth Fitness (7-13); eight-week sessions, $60, (714) 765-5191. “Kids in Motion” is a free program emphasizing character development and teaching kids to lead a healthy lifestyle.

Parent and Me Gymnastics, Tiny Tot Gymnastics, Tumbling and Cheerleading (1½-16), $80-92. Rhythmic Gymnastics (6-11); six-week sessions, $100.

Horse Fun for Kids (3-12); four-week sessions, $60, plus $15 material fee. Parent participation is required for 3-6 year old classes.

Karate for Kids, Tae Kwon Do, and Parent and Child Karate, (4-18 years) and Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jui-jitsu (5+).

Parent and Me and youth music classes (4 mos- 12 yrs) including Kids Love Music, Bouncing Babies, Toddler Tunes, Family Music, Singing, Guitar, Piano, Drums and Musical Theater.

Art Mobile Party Packages can take your party to the next level! Perfect for birthday parties, but can be custom tailored for your special occasion. Each package is designed for kids (5+).

Beginning and advanced hockey (5+), four-week sessions, $39. Ice Hockey Skating Skills (6-16); four-weeks, $39. Ice Skating classes include Parent and Me, Tots Skating and Beginning Skating Skills.

Introductory classes and leagues year round (2½-7). Classes are held at various parks throughout Anaheim. Indoor soccer classes held at Soccer World Anaheim.

Beginning and intermediate classes and camps (4-17), $50-95. Anaheim Tennis Center and Olive Hills Tennis Courts.

Riding and horsemanship instruction (5+), plus school vacations camps and party packages with farm animals by Fun With Horses.

Fun With Horses at Anaheim Equestrian Center and in Silverado Canyon offers birthday parties and scouting badge programs. Site rental available for corporate events as well.

Clean, decorated ponies delivered to your home, school, fair or company picnic. Birthday parties are their specialty! Petting zoos, too. Studio rentals are also offered.

Clean, decorated ponies are delivered to your home, school, fair or company picnic. Birthday parties are their specialty! Petting zoos, too! Studio rentals are also offered.

Enhance your child’s (3+) education by trying a free lesson at Applied Music Studio. They offer instruction in violin, voice, guitar, drums, woodwinds, viola, theory, piano, as well as a “Keyboard for Kids” program.

More than 11,000 ocean animals are featured in three main galleries with 19 major habitats and 32 focus exhibits including over 500 different species. Educational programs also available as well as annual events.

Let the Aquarium supply all the ingredients for an unforgettable party, with the selection of a shark, marine mammal or turtle theme!

The aquarium offers numerous year-round programs. Preregistration is required for all programs. Ocean exploration is available for school field trips, with hands-on, grade-specific programs. Member discounts are available.

Aquarium of the Pacific offers two marine life exploration winter camps.

Adventurers will explore nearby seas aboard the specialized Harbor Breeze Cruises whale-watching boats to seek out such travelers as gray, fin, blue and Minke whales, various dolphin species, sea lions and a host of migratory sea birds.

Arboretums offer walking and self-guided tours, workshops, family and kids programs and plant sales.

Arena soccer leagues and classes for kids (4-17) and adults of all skill levels, plus Arena Soccer Stars program for little ones (18 mos-9 yrs).

Autism Behavior Services, Inc. (ABSI) was established by Rosa E. Patterson, MS, BCBA, in order to improve the quality of life of children on the autism spectrum.

A creativity center and gallery for children (2-9 yrs) that offers affordable art classes for toddler to elementary aged kids. They also offer Open Studio time, where children can explore various creativity stations.

Plan a unique party for your child at Averyboo Arts. Guests can enjoy easel painting, craft tables, building blocks, art appreciation installations, dress-up with mini stage and more during the party.

Banzai is a family-run surf camp located near the border of Huntington and Newport Beach. They are open year-round, offering surf camps during spring and summer to kids, ages 6-60.

The Kidsguide Baseball section offers a full list of local batting cages in the Orange County and Long Beach area. Most facilities offer pay-by-the-hour, pay-by-the-pitch, birthday party packages and group/team discounts.

Beach Learning Center provides tutoring in reading, writing and math. Students with special needs such as ADHD, Asperger’s Syndrome or dyslexia are well served at Beach Learning Center.

Belmont Kidz offers new and resale clothing, shoes, books, toys and baby equipment for infants, toddlers, girls and boys.

As the premier source for upscale, gently-used children’s items, Belmont Kidz Boutique offers new and resale toys, clothing, shoes, books and baby equipment for infants, toddlers, girls and boys.

The Kidsguide “Biking” section provides two different websites that offer locations for paved bike trails and paths (also good for skating) in Los Angeles and Orange County. Also see “Skateboarding” in the directory for skateparks that offer BMX sessions.

USPTA-certified professional instruction is provided for all levels. Year-round programs, for ages 4 and up, include beginner, intermediate and advanced.

Youth Tennis Camps (4-17) are offered in one-week sessions during winter, spring and summer vacations.

The Blue Submarine offers fun, educational adventures in marine biology. They bring live tidepool animals to you, adding an unforgettable experience to your birthday party or special event.

The Blue Submarine is a marine biology outreach program offering classes and activities for students pre-K through 8th grade.

The Kidsguide “Biking” section offers a full list of local BMX tracks in the Long Beach and Orange County area. Most of them offer clinics and competition. Also see “Skateboarding” in the directory for skateparks that offer BMX sessions.

The Kidsguide “Bowling” section offers a full list of local bowling centers in the Long Beach and Orange County area. Most of these locations offer junior and parent/child leagues, bumper and recreational bowling, and party packages.

This year-round program encourages artistic expression among Club members ages 6 to 18 through drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, mixed media and sculpture displayed at local and regional exhibits.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Garden Grove provides various intensive courses during school breaks and holidays for children (Kindergarten – 12th grade) in the areas of science, math, literacy, performing arts, music and fine arts.

Give your child the opportunity to express their creativity, perform, or learn to play a musical instrument! Classes meet twice a week for each session and will have a ratio of 10 students to one instructor.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Garden Grove now offers classes in performing arts, music and fine arts.

The Be Great Academy at The Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove provides tutoring services in reading, writing, and mathematics for children (Kindergarten-twelfth grade).

Give your child the opportunity to develop their talents, find a creative outlet and build their academic skills!

Manners and etiquette are emphasized throughout the Burgess Cotillion program. Students grades 3-10 are taught how to introduce themselves, how to ask a lady to dance and more. They also cover telephone, cell phone and computer manners.

Monthly dances (grades 3-10) with instruction in popular and ballroom styles and etiquette.

Offers two twelve-week sessions (grades 4-8) on Saturdays during the school year in various areas, including painting and drawing. The “Evening Arts Program” (13+, Mondays), offered throughout the year, includes classes in ceramics.

Offers two twelve-week sessions (grades 3 and up) on Saturdays during the school year in guitar and choral voice.

Offers two twelve-week sessions (grades 4 and up) on Saturdays during the school year in musical theatre.

Combining dance, acrobatics, rhythm, performance qualities and multi-tasking, baton twirling provides an activity that children of any age can use as a stepping stone for their futures.

The newly-remodeled center offers carefully planned preschool and pre-kindergarten curriculum that helps to develop your child’s social, emotional, cognitive and spiritual awareness.

Did you know that music students have better math and science skills, score 61% higher on the SAT’s, and are 52% more likely to attend college than the average student?

If your child likes things that slither and slide, jump and wiggle, then a party at California Pets’ Party Shack is just the thing.

Full-service pet store offers puppies, kittens, parrots and fish, plus their supplies and grooming services. Fun and unique children’s parties and educational scout outings are offered on site.

Many current students have careers in the performing arts. Classes are continuously forming. The first class is free!

Changing lives one smile at a time.

Local fishing lakes, plus fishing information, referrals, classes/workshops and charter boat excursions.

Call for help or to report abuse or suspected abuse. Information and referrals are available; most are bilingual.

A coordinating link for child care, child development and community services.

Resource and Referral offers a variety of child care resources to the community, such as child care referrals, resources for assessing the quality of child care services, workshops, and a lending library.

Educational Resource Lending Library at Children’s Home Society of California offers a toy loan for all ages, where toys are loaned for up to four weeks.

“Create Your Own” birthday parties are held on Saturdays and Sundays. Party includes museum T-shirt and bag, birthday buttons, invitations, child’s name on the birthday throne.

The Choo Choo Train is a wonderful addition to kids’ parties, festivals, parades, fairs, schools and corporate events. It can ride up to 18 kids or 12 adults.

The Choo Choo Train is a wonderful addition to kids’ parties, festivals, parades, fairs, schools and corporate events.

CCD has provided child care and support services in Long Beach, San Pedro and Wilmington since 1984. Children ages six months to kindergarten are cared for and educated in centers, and four months and up in a network of licensed family child care homes.

Confused about parenting a gifted child? Connie Wax’s ten-week support groups allow parents to discuss the unique challenges that a gifted child brings to a family.

Specializing in therapy for gifted and talented children, adults and their families. Connie came to appreciate the unique needs of this group while raising her own gifted children.

Confused about parenting a gifted child? Certified SENG facilitator, Connie Wax, helps parents gain skills and strategies for parenting a gifted child, through consultation, therapy and workshops for individuals and families.

Counseling, family support, outreach and referrals.

Creative Day Academy offers an accelerated academic program with a “hands-on” approach to learning. Students learn computer skills and go on educational field trips.

Year Round Pee Wee Soccer, beginning to intermediate (4-8); six-week sessions, $50.

Year-round classes (6+), from beginner to high school level; six-week sessions, $55.

Cypress College Kids’ College offers a wealth of kids programs including year-round water polo at their Fullerton campus. See other sections in the Kidsguide directory for additional academic, sports, art and music classes.

Cypress College Kids’ College is offering children’s art classes in arts and crafts, drawing and painting, origami, ceramics, costume illustration, photography and fashion illustration that range from $20-60.

Pee Wee Baseball clinics offered year-round for children ages 4 and up in six-week sessions. Students learn the fundamentals of batting, throwing, catching, and running bases in a non-competitive environment.

Basketball Clinics are offered by Cypress College Kids’ College year-round for children ages 4 and up. Each six-week clinic has three age divisions that teach kids the fundamentals of basketball through instruction and practice.

Cypress College Kids’ College is offering a variety of etiquette courses for kids ages 5-17, such as Please Pass the Manners (5-7), How to be a Best Friend (5-8), Dining and Party Etiquette (8-12), and Teen Etiquette (13-17).

Cypress College Kids’ College offers a wealth of kids programs including Cheerleading camp. Fee includes pom-poms.

Kids’ College now offers classes to help children grades 2 and up learn more about computers, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Computer Game design, 3-D design and more. Call or visit their website for more information.

Cypress College now offers classes to help kids ages 6 and up learn how to make yummy snacks and more! Call or visit their website for more information.

Kids’ College teaches children the beauty of movement through ballet, multicultural dance and music, musical theatre, jazz hip hop and more! Call or visit their website for more information.

Beginner Emergency Skills Workshops (3-6) and Positive Living Skills (7-11) includes proper nutrition and exercise.

Beginning – intermediate gymnastics (5+), Tots Tumbling II (3-5), Tiny Tots Tumbling (18 mos-3 yrs) and Moms, Pops, Tots Tumbling (3-5).

Intro to Martial Arts/Parent and Me (4-7), Kung Fu (7-17), Karate As Self Defense (7-17) and Judo/Jui-jitsu (6-17). Classes offered in Anaheim, Cypress and Fullerton.

A variety of music classes for kids ages 4 and up including guitar, cello, keyboard-piano, violin and vocals.

Parenting Education – Kinder Gym (1-5) and Joyful Parenting: Creative Art, Music and Movement (1½-5); ten-week sessions. Also offered in Anaheim and Fullerton.

Discovering Science Through Art (4-10), Exploring Rocks and Minerals, Chemistry for Young Scientists (grades 1-3), Jammin’ Chemistry (grades 3-5) and more.

A variety of classes and workshops just for teens.

Drama for Imagination (3-6), Musical Theater, Vocal for Kids, plus summer camp. $50-60.

Academic classes (4+) in kindergarten and first grade readiness, math (grade 1 math to calculus), study skills, phonics, reading, spelling, study and memory skills, creative writing, chess and writing reports.

Rock ‘N’ Learn Spanish (5-7), A Touch of Spanish (8-12), Sing and Learn Chinese (0-5 yrs), and English as a Second Language (8+).

Deep Blue Swim School offers private, semi-private, and Parent and Me Swim Lessons year round in their heated, indoor and ozone filtrated pool. Lessons are offered to all ages. Call to arrange your free 20-minute assessment lesson.

Fx3 Events has been providing kids parties and event planning services for family functions as well as corporate events since 2000. Their family event services include entertainment such as magic, face painting, balloons and more.

Fx3 Events has been providing kids parties and event planning services for family functions as well as corporate events since 2000. Their services include event planning, equipment, consultation and promotion.

Jeremy Dodgen’s expertise centers on photographing children and families in their natural environments. Portrait sessions are held where children are most comfortable (your home, a favorite park, an extracurricular activity).

Fun party package includes public skating admission, private party room, pizza, cake, soft drinks and party supplies. Skating lessons available upon request.

Ice rink offers public skating, skating classes for kids (3+) and adults, and freestyle sessions.

EduCare Preschools of Lakewood are private, non-profit preschools, and accept children ages 24 months through kindergarten. Each school is licensed for 70 children.

4100 E. Walnut Ave., Orange (714) 633-4774 www.eldoradoemerson.org “Orange County’s Best Kept Secret,” where students and faculty “Take Care of Everyone and Everything.” Eldorado Emerson believes in developing and inspiring the whole child. They offer a variety of curricular experiences, focused on concept development, real life application and readiness for a lifetime of learning. Serving [...]

Ages 3 through adult, beginning through professional. Full recreational program as well as a highly competitive competition team. The innovation of this studio sets it apart from the rest, and the value of dance education they provide is priceless.

Help, intervention and referrals for any crisis.

Temporary shelter for children and families in crisis. Residential care, counseling, referrals and bilingual assistance available.

The Fillmore and Western Railway provides scenic tourist excursions departing from Fillmore’s Central Park station. 1950’s-era diesel locomotives and a restored 1913 Baldwin Steam Engine power the train rides.

The Fillmore and Western Railway, now in its 15th year of scenic excursions in the Heritage Valley, features trains you’ve seen in the movies and on television.

First Field Farm offers instruction in English horseback riding and jumping for beginning through advanced students.

First French Tutoring offers affordable classes to the community for students of all ages and levels to read, write, and speak in French.

Kids’ football leagues in Orange and Los Angeles counties.

Bounce, slide and leap at the newest 9,000- square-foot indoor inflatable play zone. Kids can also enjoy the playhouse, train table, disco karaoke tiki hut, frog-themed books, bean bags and toys.

Party guests will bounce, slide and leap at the newest 9,000-square-foot indoor inflatable play zone. They’ll also enjoy the playhouse, train table and disco karaoke tiki hut.

Offers a wide variety of programs for kids that love horses. Private lessons, preschool classes, parties, scout badge programs, day camps and field trips are available.

GO-FAME provides children performing arts opportunities through classes and theatrical productions.

The park offers challenging miniature golf, exciting rides including go-karts, bumper boats, bumper cars, Disk’O Thrill ride and kiddie train. Check out the latest in arcade games, great prizes, snack bar, and party facilities.

Have your child’s next birthday party, team party or scouting event at Golf N’ Stuff Family Fun Park!

Do your kids love to swordfight like a musketeer, Jedi or pirate? Then fencing is the sport for them! Fencing develops stamina, discipline and coordination.

Knights, pirates, Jedi or Zorro? Fencing is a fun activity for all ages. Gryphon Fencing offers fencing-themed birthday parties for kids and adults.

Specializing in girl parties! In the “I Enjoy Being a Girl” party, participants ages 7-11 have their make-up and nails done, try on costumes and learn to walk the runway.

Agencies that provide referrals or services for medical and/or dental care to low-income families including immunization clinics. Plus, a tooth fairy hot line.

Crisis intervention, information, listening/counseling and referrals for any need.

They offer clothing (sizes preemie – kids’ size 8), shoes, indoor/outdoor toys, baby gear, furniture, books, puzzles, diaper cakes for baby showers, tutus, hair bows and much more.

A resale boutique that offers gently used, new and custom items, including indoor / outdoor toys, books, puzzles and much more. Call for details on selling your items for cash.

The following organizations offer information about, and referrals to, various child-care programs (infants+) and providers.

Level specific jazz bands comprised of young musicians, ages 11-17. Musicians learn to play (or improve how they play) this great American music.

Jessica Lake Photography makes enjoying—and preserving—your little one’s birthday parties stress-free. Their “First Birthday Cake Smash” session with a real cake is a unique service, and great for thank you cards or invitations.

Jessica Lake Photography makes preserving the memories of your child’s early years stress-free. They specialize in maternity and newborn, children, families and first birthdays.

Junior golf programs, clinics, camps and classes.

Women’s charitable organization focusing on the welfare of children in Long Beach and the surrounding communities.

Ever wanted to learn archery but never knew how to get started? Free archery instruction (8+) and equipment use is available on Saturday mornings at El Dorado Park. A safety orientation, required prior to participation, begins at noon.

Weekly art classes for children, young adults and adults covering mediums like watercolors, acrylics, charcoal, oil pastels, oil paints, colored pencils and more. Also offering instruction in different subjects.

Katherine Panian, born in Germany and raised in a family with a rich musical history, specializes in teaching children ages 8 and up, as well as adults.

Music therapy for children with developmental disabilities is offered with Kelly Summer Music Therapy Studio.

Voice lessons for kids and adults who want to improve their singing ability are offered by Kelly Summer Vocal Studio. Kelly Summer is a career singer and voice teacher with a Masters Degree in vocal performance from USC.

Jazz, Lyrical and Broadway Theatre Workshops, as well as other teen dance camps, are offered throughout winter break.

This noncompetitive, performing group meets weekly to work on non-stunted cheers and cheer/dance performance.

Classes are offered for all ages and ability levels. Intro to Dance, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Salsa, Bellydance, Ballroom, Cheerleading and Hula are some of the many dance classes offered.

Learn to play the piano, guitar, flute (and more) or sing at Kick It Up. Their noncompetitive environment allows students to achieve and excel in music. Beginning at age 5 and through adults.

Have a magical party at Kick It Up, where they put the happy back into the birthday. A variety of parties and options are offered.

Kid Works offers preschool, pre-K, pre-K enrichment and after-school kindergarten programs. Curriculum and environment are designed to stimulate, challenge, and allow children time and space to work.

Kidnastics has always been the place to be for your child’s birthday party. With over 20,000 square feet of gymnastics equipment, your child and their friends can enjoy several hours of active-play in a fun and safe environment.

A recreational gymnastics and cheerleading facility with over 23,000 square feet of full-line gymnastics equipment and various levels of spring floors.

They specialize in gently used name brand clothing for boys and girls, infant through size 8.

Welcome to Kindermusik with Candace! An early childhood music and movement program for ages 0-7, Kindermusik addresses your child in a person centered, developmentally appropriate way.

KDB, your neighborhood Kitchen, Den, Bar, is located at The Pike in Long Beach. KDB is a high-energy entertainment, restaurant and bar concept with great food, drinks, bowling, live entertainment, sports bar and games.

  KDB, your neighborhood Kitchen, Den, Bar, is located at The Pike in Long Beach, CA.  KDB is a high-energy entertainment, restaurant and bar concept, with great food, drinks, bowling, live entertainment, sports bar and games.   Their  home is an extension of yours, with lots to do and something fun for everyone!   KDB [...]

KDB, your neighborhood Kitchen, Den, Bar, is located at The Pike in Long Beach. KDB is a high-energy entertainment, restaurant and bar concept, with great food, drinks, bowling, live entertainment, sports bar and games.

The city of Lakewood offers regular and bumper bowling classes to children ages 3-11. Call or check out their website for more information, as well information on their other academic, music, art and sports classes.

Lakewood is offering ceramics and knitting classes for kids, such as Creative Clay (5-12) and Mom and Me Knitting / Crocheting (7+). Kids can create pots on the wheel and by hand or tackle basic knitting projects that make excellent gifts.

Basketballs clinics will be held for children ages 3-13 at Palms, Del Valle, San Martin and Biscailuz parks in Lakewood. Sessions begin in January. Call (562) 866-9771, ext. 2408 for dates and times.

The center offers recreational summer camps and a winter tennis camp.

The city of Lakewood is now offering a cheerleading class for teens ages 12-18. Call or visit their website for more information.

The Lakewood After School Activity Zone is a free after-school program (8+) at eight city parks that offer sports, crafts, games and cooking activities for kids.

Compliment your Jr. chef through the helpful three-week children’s cooking workshops offered by the city of Lakewood. Call or visit their website for more information.

The city of Lakewood now offers dance classes in Ballet, Tap, Polynesian, Hula and Hip Hop for kids ages 2-16 in three- to eight-week sessions. Call or visit their website for more information.

Boot Camp in the Park (5+); four to six-week sessions, $24-35. Rynerson Park.

Itsy Bitsy Sports Flag Football (3-5).

Jr. Golf, (8-17); two-week sessions, $47 at Ironwood Nine Golf Course.

More than 15 different gymnastics classes offered for kids (12 mos-18 yrs), $30-60.

Instruction at Lakewood Equestrian Center. Pony rides and petting zoo also offered.

PeeWee Tiger Karate (3-5), Karate (5-15), Kenpo Karate (5+), Little Dragons Kung Fu (5-12).

Drums for Fun (6-12), Guitar (10-17), Piano, Beginning and Intermediate (6-14), Babies Love Music (4-14 mos), Kids Love Music (1-4).

Skateboarding and Scootering (6+); five-week sessions, $125.

Ice Skating (4+); four-week sessions, $41.

Year-round soccer league.

Classes and camps (4+); one to eight-week sessions, $33-112.

Acting for Film and TV (10-15); four-week sessions, $65.

Free after-school tutoring programs are available at some parks throughout the school year.

Free-play.

Conversational Spanish (6-11); six-week sessions.

Tot Lots (2-5) are held during the school year; parents are responsible for operation, activities and excursions. Days vary, but most are held Monday – Friday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. $45-55. Mae Boyar, Del Valle and Mayfair parks.

Programs offered through the Lakewood Youth Center include Teens in Lakewood Care and Teen Board.

CampLango is an immersion camp offered during winter, spring and summer breaks. Kids get to spend time acquiring a second or third language, and taking pretend trips to different destinations in Latin America, France or China.

LangoKids Irvine offers dynamic, fun and engaging Spanish, French and Mandarin Chinese immersion classes and camps for kids (ages 5-10).

Year-round classes available for beginner to intermediate sailors, including canoeing, bay kayaking, Sabot sailing, Keelboat and Capri 14’ boats, and board sailing. Party packages and group, private or semi-private lessons are available.

Custom designed parties (7+) to fit your needs and desires. Choose between canoeing, kayaking, sailing, beach play and barbecuing, or do them all!

Since 1970, Let’s Have a Cart Party has been preparing fresh food at your party site in front of your guests. Kenny Baines, owner and head chef, hand-selects only the finest produce for your occasion.

With over 20 years of experience, LHD, Inc. Psychological counseling team offers high-quality, low-cost mental health services to women, men and families who otherwise would be unable to afford the help they so desperately need.

Local libraries with story times and other programs for various ages.

Owned and operated by magician Dave Skale, this company features a network of LA’s best magicians. Performers offer a variety of specialities.

Art classes for children and teens with developmental disabilities. Classes are offered in gymnastics, drawing and painting, yoga, dance, martial arts, and music. All instructors have worked with children and adults having a variety of disabilities.

Dance and yoga classes for children and teens with all developmental disabilities.

Gymnastics and yoga classes for children and teens with developmental disabilities. An experienced team of instructors provide after-school classes for children and teens with all types of developmental disabilities.

Martial arts classes for children and teens with developmental disabilities. An experienced team of instructors provide after-school classes for children and teens.

Music classes for children and teens with developmental disabilities. An experienced team of instructors provide after-school classes for children and teens with all types of developmental disabilities.

Developmental play group for parents and their infants and toddlers (birth – 36 mos). An experienced team of instructors provide after-school classes for children and teens with all types of developmental disabilities.

Get your “act” together for commercials, television, film acting and print modeling! Lizz Nicholson has over 30 years experience in the entertainment industry.

A parent cooperative preschool dedicated to the development of the whole child through play and socialization.

The Nursery’s nationally accredited program combines elements of a well-trained staff, optimum teacher/child ratios, nutritious meals, parent education and spacious facilities to enrich the lives of the children enrolled and their families.

Long Beach Day Nursery is dedicated to providing the finest programs and services for young children. Since 1912, LBDN has offered the highest quality early care and education with the most affordable rates possible.

Beginning to intermediate swim instruction (3+); year-round. Specialty programs include parent and child (9 mos-3 yrs), diving (7-18) and recreational swimming. Locations include: Belmont Plaza, King and Silverado pools.

Feed your child’s imagination and creativity. Long Beach parks are offering arts and crafts classes on a drop-in basis. Expanded programs like Young Artists (6-12) and Basic Sewing (9-16) are also offered during the summer.

Kids ages 3-7 will be introduced to tee-ball in a fun & safe environment while learning the basics of the game in six weeks. Every child will receive a T-shirt. Classes are held at El Dorado West.

Long Beach offers a six-week basketball skills class for children ages 5-12 designed for the beginning to intermediate player. Staff focus on the whole player, teaching respect, teamwork and responsibility.

The city of Long Beach is offering a class on fashion modeling and etiquette. See other sections for more classes offered by Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine in academics, sports, arts and music. Call or visit their website for more information.

No-cost, drop-in after-school programs are available at 16 local elementary and middle schools featuring games, crafts, homework help, movies and holiday celebrations.

Learn how to make some tasty recipes alongside your mini chef through a four-week cooking workshop for both parents and kids. Call or visit their website for more information.

Long Beach now offers dances classes for children starting at 6 weeks old (program offers a course in Baby Dance and Giggles and Wiggles). Call or visit their website for more information.

Yoga for Youth (3-11), (562) 570-3100; and Family Fitness and Fun (10+).

Golf Play for Tots and Parent/Tot EDUPlay (4-6); four-week sessions, $35.

Tumbling and gymnastics for kids.

Boxing and Shogun Discipline (7-14), (562) 570-3100; Homeland Cultural Center Ancient Khmer Martial Arts (Tae Kwon Do), Wednesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m., free to all ages.

Piano (4+), Guitar (10-17), Ukulele (10+), Music and Movement (2-4), Percussion (10+), Melody Time (1-2) and Little Music Makers (3-6).

Parent Talk: Family Communication 101; six-week sessions, $65.

Skateboarding class (6-16); four-week sessions, $125.

Skating (clinics and pee wee), Mommy and Me Skating (ice) and Hockey (ice only).

Indoor soccer, Mommy/Me (2-3), Tot (3-4), Pre-Soccer (4-5) and Soccer 123 (5-11); eight-week sessions, $95.

Clinics and classes.

Improv for Teens (12+) and Musical Theatre Workshop (8-16) where kids perform songs, choreography, acting, stage blocking and gain performance experience.

Sound Start Reading (grades K-1), Reading Development (grades 2-6) and Math Development (grades 2-6); nine-week sessions, $29-220. Chess classes are also available.

Hola Ninos, Spanish for Kids (2-4); five-week sessions, $65.

For children ages 5-12. Activities include sailing, canoeing, kayaking, crafts, games and an excursion to the Aquarium of the Pacific. Camp will be held April 9-13 at Leeway Sailing Center.

Long Beach parks that offer teen centers featuring a variety of activities on a drop-in basis, free of charge. Centers are open weekdays, 3-7 p.m.

Tiny Tot park programs (2 yrs 9 mos-5 yrs) are available at Admiral Kidd, Bayshore, Colorado Lagoon, Somerset and Wardlow parks; parent participation is required.

A variety of programs are offered for teens.

The LBPF offers the following programs: Police Explorers Post #295 – Designed for motivated and service-oriented young men and women, ages 14 to 20, who have an interest in the law enforcement field.

Joe Zanders, formerly a successful PAL boxing coach, continues to run the boxing program. The LBPF is now supporting this program by providing scholarships for those young men and women.

In their youth programs, kids get used to the water, strengthen their swimming skills, and are taught the basic fundamentals of water polo in a fun, safe setting. Nine different age divisions; for older kids and teens, there are gender- and age-grouped programs, for all levels.

In their school-break camps, kids learn how to strengthen their swimming skills and are taught the basic fundamentals of water polo in a fun, safe setting. The focus is getting kids ages 4-14 used to the water in a non-competitive environment.

The studio has offered Ballet, Jazz and Hip Hop classes for pre-schoolers, children, teens and adults.

Orthodontics for Children and Adults

For over 34 years, the studio has offered dance classes for ages 2 to adult. Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Acrobatic, Contemporary and Combination are offered in a positive, friendly, family-oriented environment.

Help, information, referrals and message-relay services for runaways, abducted children and/or their parents.

Based in Long Beach, they pride themselves in providing an excellent, well-rounded curriculum, including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Creative Movement, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Conditioning and Pilates.

Year-round program for children (2-12) in preschool and kindergarten through grade 6. Students are in a multi-age group environment working individually and independently.

Montessori School – Eureka is a private school offering a full-time Montessori educational program for children ages 2 to 10.

Family-friendly museums in Orange and Los Angeles counties.

Various organizations that offer activities, camps and/or child care.

MOLAA is the only museum in the United States exclusively dedicated to modern and contemporary Latin American art. On the second Thursday of each month, it offers free drop-in workshops for all ages.

MoLAA offers free drop-in workshops on the second Thursday of each month. Artists of all ages are invited to participate in a hands-on workshop facilitated by an art educator. Limited to 20 participants.

Music Together® is a squeal of delight, a grateful parent, a toddling drummer, an infant “coo.” Research-based and beautifully developed, this national program is based on the premise that all children are musical.

Children of all ages can enjoy a day of camp with hands-on arts and crafts, music, dance, games, and overall emphasis on learning solid skills and fundamentals in sports and gymnastics.

A fun, explosive, high energy class where children learn the coolest moves set to today’s most popular music.

My Gym has helped thousands of children, ages 6 weeks through 13 years, gain confidence and self-esteem in a loving and caring environment.

As students (ages 4-13) strive for different belt levels, they learn about setting goals and the discipline needed to reach them. Their successes give them the confidence to take on new challenges.

Easy, fun, all-in-one parties! Exclusive use of the entire gym. Convenient and easy for parents. Games, games, games…and so much more.

Join in the fun and attend one of their wonderful My Gym classes or call to set up a play date for your play group.

Allow Mystical Vibrations to set the mood, produce the magic, and come to you to enhance and unfold a unique afternoon of birthday fun: including your child’s favorite songs, and having them lead group dances and games.

Nature centers offer hiking trails, family and kids’ workshops and guided nature walks. Summer camps and scout programs may be available.

Northstar Learning Center offers college counseling, including planning for PSAT, SAT, ACT, SAT subject tests, AP classes and tests, and college application essays.

Northstar Learning Center helps students improve their academic skills in reading, writing, math, science and CST test prep. They provide a student-tailored learning environment (grades K-12).

Oak Tree offers an accelerated academic program with a “hands-on” approach to learning. Students learn computer skills and go on educational field trips.

Oakwood Preschool and Academy offers an accelerated academic program with a “hands-on” approach to learning.

Oasis Arts creates amazing full face, half face, and arm designs with washable face paints. The artists have over a decade of experience and sharpened their skills while working at Disneyland.

A variety of local playground with special features.

KinderARTS is a visual and performing arts program for 3-5 year olds that covers all the major artistic periods. Introduce your children to music, art and drama through musical instruments, singing, dancing, poetry, storytelling, and art history.

Introduce children to the joys of artistic expression. Your child will experience music, art and drama each fun-filled day at DiscoveryARTS Camps available during winter, spring and summer vacations.

Group and private instruction is available for piano, guitar, drums, violin, cello, flute, sax, singing and musical theatre. Beginner’s piano classes (ages 3-12) include singing, ear training, reading and lots of fun!

Students in musical theatre classes experience the thrill of performing scenes from Broadway musicals. Students focus on scripts, acting and stage directions.

French and Spanish classes are adapted to students age 2½ to university level with individual, partner and group lessons available.

Founded in 1908, Page Private School is a coeducational, nonsectarian school offering students a strong academic foundation with small classes and individual attention.

Paint ‘N’ Glaze allows you to paint figurines, bowls, glasses, coffee mugs, plates, picture frames, skateboards and surfboards in a variety of colors. Make custom gifts for mom, dad, grandparents or special friends.

Let your creative side show! Paint ‘N’ Glaze has a large selection of ceramics and a variety of colors to choose from. This is the place to host a party for you and your guests.

A variety of local parks with fun stuff to do including Carbon Canyon Regional Park, Craig Regional Park, Crystal Cove State Park, El Dorado Regional Park and more!

Want a themed party? With over 13 years experience, the men and women of Parties By Erin & Co. can make it happen. All ages, all occasions. Character shows, face painting, balloons, magic and much more.

Infant, Children and Adolescent Medicine.

Pixie Toys carries a wide selection of unique and affordable toys.

Play Action Parties is here to provide your child with an action-packed, interactive, birthday. From traditional sports to games you may have never seen, they know every game in the book and want to bring them to you.

Portal Languages offer a language program for ages 2 and up for non-native speakers. Parents will find the program fun and entertaining as the language comes alive through music, puppets, books, theater and games.

Ages served: pre-K through high school. Complete academic program intended for students with language learning differences (dyslexia, dysgraphia and other processing difficulties).

Year-round preschools, for ages 18 months – 5 years, offer an accelerated academic program that includes science, math and language development.

An interconnected city designed just for children (infant-10), where they learn through role play based on real-world experiences as they dress up as a police officer, deliver the mail, create art, compose music or put out a fire.

Pretend City Children’s Museum is an interconnected city designed just for children (infant-10). The city is comprised of a grocery store, farm, doctor’s office, art studio, amphitheater, beach, marina, construction site and many other exhibits.

Parents are invited to attend a monthly conversation led by local parent educators and a Pretend City Early Childhood Educator.

Celebrate where education and imagination come to play! Pretend City offers exciting and engaging parties for children (infant-10).

Special autism events are offered monthly for families with children whose developmental abilities fall on the Autism Spectrum.

Local libaries offer book, tape, CD and children’s video lending.

Rancho Rio Verde offers small group instruction in riding and vaulting. Each camper has a horse to care for during the week, and qualified instructors teach horsemanship skills. Sessions are also offered during spring break and summer.

Group and private English and Western riding instruction (6+) includes basic horsemanship, jumping and ring time. Leases are available. Small horse shows and play days are held throughout the year.

Special-needs students of all ages can participate in a vaulting program (gymnastics on horseback); Mondays, 2-7 p.m. No experience necessary.

Contact information for city recreation departments including Anaheim Community Services, Bellflower Parks and Recreation, Buena Park Recreation, and others.

Various locations that offer indoor rock climbing.

Private and group instruction (7+) for Western, English and Jumping. Beginners through advanced lessons can be arranged to fit your schedule.

At Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids, kids receive a great haircut with experienced stylists in a clean place filled with fun. Younger ones can sit in Lighting McQueen or Barbie Jeep, gamers can play GameCube or Xbox and tweens can visit the glamour lounge.

You bring the cake, Sharkey’s does the rest! Glamour girl parties allow each guest to get all “glammed up.”

Locations that offer skateboarding and/or inline skating facilities, some offer BMX sessions. Most parks are open during daylight hours, free and unsupervised. Helmets, knee and elbow pads are required.

Kids will advance their skateboarding or scootering skills at Skatedogs’ school-break skateboarding camps offered through city recreation departments. Also offers after-school and weekend classes, private lessons and birthday parties.

Skatedogs comes to your home with portable ramps and rails to create a custom skate park for a one-of-a-kind birthday party.

After-school and weekend classes in skateboarding and scootering, two of the world’s fastest growing sports.

Orthodontics and Holistic Family Dentistry. Free iPad when you start braces.

Home of the largest fencing center in Orange County! They offer training in all three weapons for all levels of interest, from beginning through advanced.

Professional training program in Ballet, Pointe, Pas de Deux/Variations and Jazz for ages 2 to adult.

Foreign language classes for children (2-12) and adults in Spanish, Mandarin, French, Arabic and others. Offered in private tutoring and small group classes, after school and Saturdays.

Team OC offers various winter and summer camps for kids in full- or half-day sessions. Activities include gymnastics, trampoline, inflatable obstacle course and much more! Ask about their sibling and multiple camp discounts.

Classes for boys and girls (4+) include Intro to Cheer, Cheer Fundamentals, Tumbling Backhandspring Bootcamp and more.

Classes for boys and girls (2+) include jazz, ballet, tap, hip hop and combination classes.

Their 45,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art facility is filled with the latest and safest equipment for kids.

Have your next birthday party with Team OC at their 45,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility with an energized staff.

The City of Anaheim VolunTeen Program is looking for energetic volunteers (12-15) to participate in Anaheim programs. Call for more information.

Contemporary Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Ballet, Pointe, Theatre Dance, Lyrical, Fit Ball, Pilates and Barre Etc. (3+); beginner to advanced levels with an emphasis on technique.

Individual, group, and family counseling and psychotherapy, medication, and psychological testing for children, teens and their families for a wide range of behavioral, social, emotional, family and school problems.

Training kids between 7-17 years of age. Productions throughout the year, as well as a theatrical summer camp with a final production.

The Pegasus School, where bright minds soar, is an independent co-educational school for pre-kindergarten through grade eight dedicated to academic excellence and the development of lifelong learners who are confident, caring and courageous.

Put your party plans on ice at The Rinks Anaheim ICE and The Rinks Westminster ICE! They offer packages with cake, refreshments, balloons and party decorations in their private party rooms.

Guests of all ages enjoy skating at The Rinks Anaheim ICE and The Rinks Westminster ICE.

Now offering a class for middle school students! The Singing Workshop welcomes students (grades 1-8) to group singing lessons in a fun and supportive environment.

Fundamental baseball camps offered during Summer and Christmas break focus on individual instruction and improvement. Campers receive 30 hours of teaching, drills, daily games, individualized evaluation, photos, prizes and fun activities.

Various locations that offer exhibits of working, model and replica locomotives and cabooses, and/or rides and party packages.

True Speed Camp for boys and girls (7-18) includes training in sprinting and technique. This camp also helps develop sports-specific speed to be used in other sports.

USYVL provides an eight-week instructional youth volleyball league for boys and girls, ages 7-15. This is a great opportunity for children to learn and play volleyball in a fun and positive environment.

They join with local families that would like to sell their children’s high-quality items at unbelievable discounts. All of their items are in like-new condition, yet sell for a fraction of their retail value.

Three-day events held quarterly which feature tons of baby and children’s toys, books and more.

Join a Christian community over 75 years strong and committed to providing excellence in Christian education. Valley Christian Schools offer outstanding educational outcomes through a well-rounded approach to learning.

Vangie’s kids’ and family sessions are highly personalized, creating a fun and relaxed setting at your home or a favorite location.

Virtuoso Music offers an unrivaled full-service music education experience. They provide in-home music lessons, performance opportunities, and community services in all major instruments and voice.

Why Westerly? Why do parents choose to send their children to Westerly School with its tuition structure?

English-style horseback riding lessons are offered at the beautiful Huntington Beach Equestrian Center. Tracy Baer, professional horse trainer and instructor, provides quality lessons for children, ages 5 and up—adults too!

Central Orange County YMCA offers kids (10+) the opportunity to learn the basics of water polo.

Young Ambassadors Academic Camp is lead by certified teachers and covers one hour in each of the following: reading, writing and math.

Help your child learn a second language that will be useful in the future! Young Ambassadors offers exciting and interactive after-school programs for students (grades 1-12) to learn Chinese culture and language.

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Various animal-centered locations.