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Take a break from holiday shopping and start a sweet-and-sticky tradition this week by building a gingerbread house with your kids. Whether you have 20 minutes or all day to play, you’ll frost your way to some finger-licking fun with our kid-friendly tips, tricks, recipes and decorating ideas. Keep reading to start your creation.
Contest Rules To enter, send us a list of email addresses by midnight on Monday, December 12 for families you know who’d love to get The Buzzz from Kidsguide! The reader who helps us grow our subscription list the most wins a set of 40 free ticket vouchers for “Disney on Ice presents Disney-Pixar’s Toy [...]
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The Pegasus School 19692 Lexington Lane, Huntington Beach (714) 964-1224 www.thepegasusschool.org 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. The Pegasus School offers gifted educational programs, rich in opportunities, through [...]
22950 E. 29th St., Long Beach (562) 981-3151 www.westerlyschool.org Why Westerly? Why do parents choose to send their children to Westerly School with its tuition structure? Current families give these top seven reasons: 1) The Westerly School mission which is to develop each child’s full potential. 2) A balanced education that integrates the arts, foreign language, ethics, and [...]
22950 E. 29th St., Long Beach (562) 981-3151 www.westerlyschool.org Why Westerly? Why do parents choose to send their children to Westerly School with its tuition structure? Current families give these top seven reasons: 1) The Westerly School mission which is to develop each child’s full potential. 2) A balanced education that integrates the arts, foreign language, ethics, [...]
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October 22: Everyone loves a parade! See community groups, dance troops, marching bands and more.
10 Aquarium Way, Long Beach (562) 308-7529 www.kdblongbeach.com 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 is the perfect place for next birthday party or sports team party!
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Virtuoso Music (714) 923-9290, (949) 485-3900 www.virtuosomusic.com 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. More than just lessons, they bring the music community to you. At Virtuoso Music, the belief is music lessons should be fun, and qualified [...]
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Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts 12700 Center Court Drive, Cerritos, CA 90703 (562) 916-8501, ticket office: (800) 300-4345 or (562) 916-8500 Email: TicketOffice@CerritosCenter.com Redefining the art of puppetry, The Cashore Marionettes explores everyday life set to the music of Ludwig van Beethoven, Antonio Vivaldi, Johann Strauss II, and Aaron Copland. Simple Gifts is an [...]
The Cashore Marionettes Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts 12700 Center Court Drive, Cerritos, CA 90703 (562) 916-8501, ticket office: (800) 300-4345 or (562) 916-8500 Email: TicketOffice@CerritosCenter.com Redefining the art of puppetry, The Cashore Marionettes explores everyday life set to the music of Ludwig van Beethoven, Antonio Vivaldi, Johann Strauss II, and Aaron Copland. Saturday’s Simple Gifts is an [...]
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.
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September 16: The Friday Night Club gives teenagers (13-18) with special needs the opportunity to get together for games, movies, conversation, friendship and a light snack with typical teens.
Hot Buzzz Time Machine takes you back to a Tall Ship Festival, fossil exploration and a “Saved by Bell” tour at the Mission. Plus enter to win tickets Phineas & Ferb.
September 1: Gather the family and enjoy music from Salsa Caliente (Latin Salsa).
22950 E. 29th St., Long Beach (562) 981-3151 www.westerlyschool.org Why Westerly? Why do parents choose to send their children to Westerly School with its tuition structure? Current families give these top seven reasons: 1) The Westerly School mission which is to develop each child’s full potential. 2) A balanced education that integrates the arts, foreign language, ethics, and [...]
At Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids, they know that kids and parents want something different with their haircut experience. Sharkey’s of Tustin is a kid’s haircut experience like no other where haircuts are cool and fun rules! Kids receive a great haircut with warm, experienced stylists in a clean place filled with fun. They have [...]
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August 15: A one hour version of the famous Sondheim musical composed mainly of the lighter first act. All parts open to males and females aged 10 to 20 years old.
10 Aquarium Way, Long Beach (562) 308-7529 www.kdblongbeach.com 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 is the perfect place for next birthday party or sports team party! [...]
Get down and derby! The Buzzz features a free fishing derby, roller derby for kids and a monster demolition derby + 25 free things to do and tons more.
No camera tricks, no computer graphics. Nothing beats the thrill of experiencing magic live. Prepared to be dazzled and dazed with the family-friendly Masters of Illusion production at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. Round up the kids and check out the mystical wonders of MASTERS OF ILLUSION, a spectacular showcase that keeps audiences on [...]
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No camera tricks, no computer graphics. Nothing beats the thrill of experiencing magic live. Prepared to be dazzled and dazed with the family-friendly Masters of Illusion production at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. Round up the kids and check out the mystical wonders of MASTERS OF ILLUSION, a spectacular showcase that [...]
July 27: Teens gather and watch anime movies, they are encouraged to go dressed as their favorite anime or magna characters.
2212 Dupont, Ste. I, Irvine (949) 833-7993 Dr. Debra Hill understands that raising children is difficult and frustrating at times. She helps parents to find and appreciate unique traits in each child. In this process she enables parents to discover their own abilities and strengths. Dr. Hill is a physician, board certified in adult, [...]
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1. Walnut Grove Park Water Features: 905 South Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim 2. Larwin Spray Pool: 6161 Ball Road, Buena Park. 3. Brenner Park Tiny Tot Wading Pool: 7373 San Rafael Dr., Buena Park. Open to parents with children ages 6 & under. Pool is 25 feet long & 1-2 feet deep. 4. Adlena Park Spray [...]
Power Up This Summer with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s FULLY CHARGED! Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages…Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® invites families to disconnect from the digital world and plug into the most electrifying circus experience ever at the all-new show Fully Charged, where megawatts of thrills explode off the [...]
8123 Wardlow Road, Long Beach (562) 431-3111 www.northstarlearningcenter.com 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). Experienced teachers work with students in small classes or individual tutoring sessions. They also counsel high school students on their college [...]
Kindermusik (562) 441-5678 www.kindermusik.com 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. They create a bonding environment for you and your child that include activities suited for their needs. Kindermusik builds a foundation for a [...]
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Los Alamitos Water Polo Club (949) 428-7576 www.losalamitoswaterpolo.com In their school-break camps, serving all communities, focus is on getting kids (4-14) used to the water in a non-competitive environment. In their youth program, kids strengthen swimming skills and are taught the basic fundamentals of water polo in a fun, safe setting. Long Beach Marine Institute [...]
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Kick It Up 8129 East Wardlow Road, Long Beach (562) 430-1812 www.kickitup.com Dance camps at Kick It Up are a blast and are a wonderful and magical way to spend your child’s summer! They offer many camps: Once Upon A Dream for ages 4-8 includes all varieties of dance, acting and tumbling lessons, craft time [...]
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There are places where kids eat free almost every day of the week. Seriously! Even more than one choice of restaurants. It’s like happy-hours for kids! From Mexican food and hotdogs to BBQ and healthy salads, we’ve got you covered in the Kidsguide Kids Eat Free Page. Woohoo!
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Jammin’ Music & Arts 4228 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach (562) 490-0222 www.jamminmusic-lb.com Long Beach’s only multi-art center has an array of summer camps to choose from in music, art and theater. Choose one or two for a part-day experience, or choose all three for a full day experience in all of the art offerings (music training in guitar/piano/vocals; drawing [...]
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Page Private School Summer Program Garden Grove (714) 971-5533 Costa Mesa (949) 642-0411 www.pageschool.com Page Private School is looking forward to a summer of fun. Page takes pride in incorporating academic enrichment classes into fun-filled days. Page summer program has many exciting activities for students including sports, arts and crafts, theme weeks, water activities, computer [...]
Alpert JCC in Long Beach 3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach (562) 426-7601 www.alpertjcc.org JCC Camp Komaroff – Summer fun for kids, ages 6-12 in fall of 2011. Daily swimming, field trips, overnights, sports, arts and crafts, cooking, team building, Judaic/Israeli experiences, science and more. ACA accredited for over 20 years! Ext. 1047. Teen [...]
Win a Family Four Pack of tickets to Sesame Street Live’s production of Elmo’s Healthy Heros. Here’s how to enter 1. Suggest to your Facebook Friends to “Like” Kidsguide. 2. Post a comment on our Wall the number of Friends you told. The more Friends you refer the more chances you have to win! (If [...]
Alpert JCC in Long Beach 3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach (562) 426-7601 www.alpertjcc.org JCC Camp Komaroff – Summer fun for kids, ages 6-12 in fall of 2011. Daily swimming, field trips, overnights, sports, arts and crafts, cooking, team building, Judaic/Israeli experiences, science and more. ACA accredited for over 20 years! Ext. 1047. Teen Camp [...]
iD Tech Camps – Summer Tech Fun! 1-888-709-TECH (8324) www.internalDrive.com Experience the world’s #1 summer technology program. Over 120,000 students worldwide have learned to create video games, websites with Flash, C++ and Java programs, iPhone and iPad apps, 3D models and animations, robots and digital movies with products experts use in their professions. Ages 7-18 enroll [...]
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Alley Kat Music Center 9205 Valley View St., Cypress (714) 229-8528 www.alleykatsheetmusic.com Two, one-week summer sessions for piano students (grades 3-6) will include enrichment, games, prizes and a field trip to the Museum of Making Music. July 11-15 and/or July 18-22. Rawhide Ranch 6987 W. Lilac Road, Bonsall (760) 758-0083 www.rawhideranch.com A Southern California [...]
49er Camp at CSULB 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach (562) 985-4049 www.longbeachstate.com www.csulb.edu/summer-camps Celebrating their 47th year! All-sports camp for boys and girls ages 5-12, includes instruction in gymnastics, rhythms, archery, tennis, track, bowling, soccer, volleyball, softball, basketball, kickball, racquetball, elementary games and daily swim lessons. Each student will be assigned to one of four [...]
The day is finally here! See the Southland’s best, brightest and community-minded kids and teens as they compete on May 15th for the titles of Mr. California and Miss Southern California in five age divisions. Debuting this year is the Miss & Mr. Mini, a pageant program for kids 2-5. It’s not too late to sign up!
Looking for an experience that’s fun and off the beaten path? The following summer camp programs have the distinction of offering a summer experience for kids (and parents!) looking to expand their summer vacation experience beyond the expected: Incrediflix Summer Camps (949) 548-5424 www.incrediflix.com If you like acting and all things that happen behind the [...]
Stay cool this summer by staying close to the water! Embark on marine adventures, learn how to sail and more at these following camps. Catalina Island Sea Adventure Summer Camp (714) 970-8800 www.americanpride.org Ride the tallship American Pride! Catalina Island Sea Adventure Summer Camp offers a unique sailing adventure and educational experience for children (10-18). [...]
Signing up early pays – or, in this case, saves! Many camps, especially those for summer, typically offer early bird, two-for-one and/or sibling discounts. Keep in mind that each camp’s discounts vary and have different sign-up deadlines. Fairmont Private Schools 1575 W. Mable St., Anaheim (714) 765.6300 www.fairmontsummerprograms.com Experience a summer to remember at Fairmont! [...]
Bowers Kidseum 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana (714) 567-3600 www.bowers.org Summer Art Camp Adventures 2011: Travel back in time on exciting expeditions to discover art and cultures from all over the world. Kids (6-12) explore Bowers’ exhibitions, hands-on studio art, archaeological digs, history and geography, and more. Come along the journey of invention, innovation [...]
Kidsguide gets small! The theme for fall/winter was “Big Things in a New Small Issue,” and that is just what we did. The book was trimmed down to an 8 x 11 size––making it more convenient to put in your purse or glove box. Fall/winter’s cover was done by Lee White, illustrator for books such [...]
KIDSGUIDE DISCOUNT – ‘BAOBAB’ at SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS Catch this one-weekend only performance of “Baobab,” the award-winning, foot-stomping, beloved West African legend. Kidsguide readers enjoy a $5 discount off tickets (regularly priced at $20) when you use code word BUZZ when you purchase your tickets online, over the phone or at the box [...]
Choo Choo Train Company (877) 424-6624 www.ChooChooTrainCompany.com The Choo Choo Train is a wonderful addition to kids’ parties, festivals, parades, fairs, schools and corporate events. Their colorful trackless train can be ridden on any flat surfaces: grass, asphalt, gravel and pavement. The train is gas powered by a locomotive that pulls three padded passenger cars, [...]
This week’s Buzz features local skateboarding opportunities, including camps, clinics, parties and parks. Plus, an action-packed calendar loaded with family activities.
This week’s Buzz is full of haunted houses, haunted gardens & haunted carnivals, plus, the longest Clickable Calendar ever!
Check out this week’s Buzz which features Night at the Circus, Moonlit Marshmallows, Fun-Tastic Family Night and lots more. Plus, don’t miss our Halloween HQ guide!
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This week’s Buzz if full of must-attend “Fests” along with a clickable calendar loaded with hundreds of things to do!
Putt-2-Go brings to you portable miniature golf. It can be set up at your home, office, or any location—indoors or outdoors, 365 days a year.
Long Beach www.lbpl.org Los Angeles County www.colapublib.org Orange County www.ocpl.org Local libraries offer book, tape, CD and children’s video lending. Additional programs include story times, homework help and special weekly and monthly events. Computers with internet access and children’s software are available at most locations.
LHD, Inc. Psychological Services 2140 W. Chapman Ave., Suite 253, Orange www.lhdinc.net 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. They offer individual, couple, group, child and family [...]
Fridays and Saturdays, through September 5: Popular classic and new family favorites on a 9-by-12-foot screen; bring beach blankets or chairs. You may bring your own food; concessions available. Call for movie titles. Fridays and saturday, dusk. Free; parking, $10. Newport Beach. (949) 729-3863. www.newportdunes.com
Power Pong Table Tennis Academy 17272 Newhope St., Fountain Valley (714) 677-0048 www.powerpong.org or www.loscab.com Power Pong Table Tennis Academy is located inside Los Caballeros Racquet & Sports Club in Fountain Valley, a spacious and beautiful facility suitable for youth and adult training programs
June 24: Music educator Ms. Lydia will guide little ones 4 and under and their parent through a magical class of playful activities, including singing, clapping, dancing and giggling.
USA Olympic National Training Center at Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base 11200 Lexington Drive, Los Alamitos www.losalamitoswaterpolo.com www.playwaterpolo.org Los Al Water Polo’s non-competitive program serves all communities, helping kids (3+) get used to the water and strengthen their swimming skills. The PeeWee program teaches the basic fundamentals of water polo in a fun, safe [...]
Belmont Plaza Pool, Long Beach (714) 846-5731 www.mccormickdivers.com Make a splash with finesse! This year-round springboard and platform diving program for all ages and levels offer a fully equipped indoor facility and experienced instructors. Coaches are currently looking for kids (5+) with swim ability, from learn-to-dive beginners, to high school divers and elite national competitors. [...]
April 16: Come get your hands dirty and join the Children’s Nature Institute soil adventure as they put on their science caps and learn how different plants and animals benefit from nutrient rich soil. Kids 2-4 and their parent will enjoy stories, trail activities and a great walk. Friday, 10 a.m.- noon. $20, preregistration required. [...]
5336 Arbor Road, Long Beach (562) 425-3358 www.lakewoodchristianschools.org With over 30 years of excellence in Christian education, Lakewood Christian Schools uniquely lights the path to success for preschoolers, as well as elementary- and middle school-age students. In a nurturing and loving environment, they assist parents in the maturing of their students spiritually, socially, and academically. [...]
3585A North Los Coyotes Diagonal, Long Beach (562) 425-KIDS inchbyinchkidsresale@yahoo.com Buy, sell, and save at this mom-owned resale boutique! Super-shoppers will be delighted by Inch By Inch’s array of gently used, new and custom items, with items ranging from clothing for premies and for kids up to Size 8, to shoes, indoor/outdoor toys, and school [...]
EPIC Dance Force (562) 833-6403, (562) 900-6211 www.epicdanceforce.com Got the moves? Join EPIC Dance Force! The Los Alamitos-based competitive dance squad performs in local and charity events throughout Southern California. Its senior team, comprised of girls ages 14-18, compete on a local and national level, securing first-place wins, as well as best choreography and costume [...]
29 Hubble, Irvine (949) 428-3900 www.pretendcity.org Orange County’s newest children’s museum lets visitors experience city life as you haven’t before – in miniature! Welcome to Pretend City, where interactive exhibits are designed to engage young children with the world around them. The museum’s small-scale community includes a child-sized grocery store, farm, doctor’s office and beach/marina [...]
1802 N. Main St., Santa Ana (714) 567-3646 www.bowers.org You don’t have to dig deep to find the perfect summer camp your little one will treasure. Kidseum’s Art Summer Camps program uses culture and the archaeological experience for its camp sessions. Focusing on the richness of ancient histories and indigenous folk arts, choose from week-long [...]
(800) 645-1423 www.guideddiscoveries.org With picturesque Catalina Island as its backdrop, Guided Discoveries’ Sea Camp gives youths ages 8-17 one-of-a-kind opportunities to learn about land and marine ecosystems. Here, students can participate in enriching activities such as scuba-diving, underwater videography, and even seafood cookery, in addition to regular camp staples like crafts and campfires. For more [...]
Kick It Up 8129 E. Wardlow Rd. Long Beach, CA 90808 (562) 430-1812 kickitup.com Intro to Dance, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Salsa, Bellydance, Ballroom, Cheerleading and Hula are some of the many dance classes offered. Get your groove on and learn more about Kick It Up’s offerings here!
