Northern California Parent Resources Guide

Medical & Dental

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  The DNA Clinic

  The DNA Clinic

  The DNA Clinic provide accurate DNA testing for those seeking a paternity test, immigration test, prenatal test, and other DNA related tests. Our trusted clinics are one of the largest networks in the USA and Canada. Our friendly staff will help you get the most out of your DNA results and help you to understand who the father it, or what part of the world your heritage if from. Call today to schedule your appointment with a DNA specialist at 800-831-0178.

Services

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  AstroCamp California

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  AstroCamp Science & Adventure Summer Camp is an overnight co-ed camp located in the beautiful pine forests of the San Jacinto Mountains of California.

     AstroCamp Science & Adventure Summer Camp is an overnight co-ed camp located in the beautiful pine forests of the San Jacinto Mountains of California. We've created a unique mix of science and space exploration activities like telescope observations, beginning and advanced rocketry, planetary and solar science, coupled with mountain adventure activities like campouts, mountain biking, archery, rock climbing and bouldering. If you like fantasy adventure activities we offer Dungeons and Dragons, LARPING, and other amazing role playing games. AstroCamp offers one-week programs (ages 8-13) and two-week programs (ages 12-17) to meet the specific social, emotional, and educational needs and interests of our campers. Our staff is trained to inspire your camper and help them grow academically, socially, and personally. Seventy percent of our campers are returners and stay with us at least three summers. (less) ... Read more

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  bitWise Academy

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  25% DISCOUNT - ENROLL YOUR KIDS IN ONLINE S.T.E.M. CLASSES IN CALIFORNIA TODAY!

     Are you interested in extending your child's learning beyond the classroom this academic year? Join bitWise Academy and take self-paced online classes in STEM and Computer Science!

  25% DISCOUNT - ENROLL YOUR KIDS IN ONLINE S.T.E.M. CLASSES TODAY!

  Are you interested in extending your child's learning beyond the classroom this academic year? Join bitWise Academy and take self-paced online classes in STEM and Computer Science!

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  Camp Pillsbury

  Owatonna

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  Camp Pillsbury is an exciting, safe, fun, coed overnight summer camp for kids ages 6-17.

     It is a unique sleep over camp in Minnesota that provides over 100 activities to choose from. No matter what each child's interests are, they are certain to find activities that not only fascinate them, but help build their character, self-esteem and confidence. Camp Pillsbury offers its campers the chance to fly on the trapeze, participate in musical theater, team sports (such as basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball), learn magic tricks, go horseback riding, tumble, dance, and play an instrument - all in the same day! Because each camper chooses the activities they participate in, they are spending their day with campers who share the same interests, helping form stronger bonds with new friends. The programs and classes we offer put an emphasis on activities that today's kids gravitate to. Camp Pillsbury offers Circus Arts, Rock Band, Musical Theater, Dance, Fine Arts and Crafts, Technology/Digital Arts & Multimedia, Team Sports, Individual Sports, Magic, Water Sports, Extreme Sports, Horseback Riding, Orchestra, Woodworking, Vocal Ensembles, Cheer, Gymnastics, Role Playing Games, Archery, Weightlifting, and much more. Our fully elective program allows campers to select all of their favorite activities and to also try new ones within our established daily schedule. Campers have the opportunity to develop existing skills and explore new interests. Every program and activity is open to all age groups and all skill levels where we meet each child's individual needs and respect their individuality. Our day is comprised of 6 one hour periods; three Majors and three Minors. Majors are taken at the same time each day with the same staff and campers and is an activity that each camper has chosen to learn more about, get better at and be in the end of session show or exhibition. Campers choose three Minors each day that they can try once or repeat as often as they like. This allows campers plenty of opportunity to try new activities they have never been exposed to before. Campers thrive, building on existing interests and developing new ones. They flourish and excel in the areas they become passionate about and self-confidence soars. They become better singers, dancers, actors, athletes, artists, musicians and even students. Camp Pillsbury is helping kids from all over the world be successful through programs led by experts in a unique camp environment. Our campers learn from the best to be the best. They also form friendships that last a lifetime. Campers sleep in dorms and will be provided with great food, fun and friends throughout the summer. (less) ... Read more

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  Campus by the Sea

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  For over four decades Christian Families have called Campus by the Sea the best family vacation with a purpose.

     Located in a private cove on Santa Catalina Island, all guests come by chartered ferry from San Pedro, Long Beach, Newport Beach or Dana Point harbors, easily accessible from all of Southern California. Church Youth Pastors love it too for Middle School, Jr. High and High School retreats with the most unique setting for a conference center: a quarter mile of private beach looking back at the California mainland. With our seaside location, nautical-themed play yard and rustic yet comfortable family-sized cabins many discover why CBS is a good place to go for family vacation. Our well-trained and carefully screened college-age staff are eager to serve with enthusiasm and kindness with a level of professionalism that rivals the service of the best all inclusive resorts for families. Come experience the wonder and pristine beauty of Catalina Island and the many sight-seeing opportunities offered by Avalon, the quaint tourist village just three miles from camp. Discover why many refer to Catalina as the island of romance and how rejuvenating a week or weekend at Campus by the Sea can be for your family or church group. (less) ... Read more

  Early Bird Pricing for Family Camp on Catalina Island, CA

  A family of 4 saves 4% if they register before December 1, 2019! Act now to reserve a space for your family for a week-long, all-inclusive vacation with a purpose at a private beach campgro…

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  Catalina Sea Camp

  Toyon Bay

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  Summer camp on Catalina Island is a great way to spend the summer. Wonderful memories and new friends await at Catalina Sea Camp one of California's premier overnight summer camps.

     Our one-week and three-week camps are one of a kind ocean adventure and marine biology summer camps located at Toyon Bay on Catalina Island. Sea Camp offers three one-week sessions for boys and girls ages 8-13 and two three-week coed sessions for teens ages 12-17. Our hand-picked counselors and instructors create an atmosphere of fun and excitement while leading campers on a host of ocean adventure, marine biology, and social summer camp activities. Catalina Sea Camp is a program developed by Catalina Island Marine Institute, also known as "CIMI". Rules for participation in Guided Discoveries programs are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap (less) ... Read more

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  Celsius and Beyond

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  Celsius and Beyond is an award-winning experiential science summer camp led by scientists in San Francisco.

     We inspire kids in grades 1-9 to love science and experiment in its many forms. Every child is a unique natural scientist and the goal of our kids camps is to help them explore the connection between imagination and science. Our youth camp teaches kids how to think objectively, distinguish between facts and theories, and question common beliefs.

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  Rainbow Play Systems

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  Rain Play Systems are The Best Outdoor Swing Sets

     Let Your Imagination Soar with Rainbow Wooden Swing Sets Today, Rainbow Play Systems has 600,000 structures installed worldwide. Rainbow is 1,800,000 children strong and growing stronger since they are already actively playing on their very own Rainbow. Your child can be the next to blast off, rocketing to the moon. Tomorrow, your child will be the ringmaster in the center ring of the circus. Last week, they were pirates sailing the seven seas, searching for hidden treasures. With their imagination and a Rainbow play system, there are no limits to where they can go. Rainbow Play Systems offers over 100 Cedar Castles & Clubhouses or over 50 Redwood Castles and over 150 wooden play set options and accessories from which you can choose. This allows you the freedom to design the ideal outdoor wooden swing set for your family. For healthy, safe fun, we assure you every Rainbow swing set is built with quality craftsmanship and your child's safety in mind. Rainbow has over 200 locations worldwide to serve you, providing professional delivery & installation service nationwide and offers the best Lifetime Warranty coverage in America. (less) ... Read more

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  Taste Buds Kitchen

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  It's almost Summer Camp Season in our Kitchens!

     Are you ready to escape the ordinary and embark on a culinary adventure? Taste Buds Kitchen is here to tell you exactly how to make Summer 2019 the BEST SUMMER EVER! As the deadline for making summer plans approaches, we know parents will have a few questions about why attending a cooking camp should be first on the list of to-do's! For more FAQ and details, check our site!

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  The Coding School

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  LEARN CODING in the most SUPPORTIVE, In-Depth and RISK-FREE learning environment possible in California with The Coding School!

     Our one-of-a-kind program provides students with ONE-ON-ONE lessons from top computer scientists at SpaceX, Google, Stanford, Harvard & more... ALL FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME! Middle and high school students meet for weekly, face-to-face coding lessons & mentorship via video chat with their own personal instructor to learn in-depth skills and knowledge at their own pace in fields including Artificial Intelligence, Mobile App Building, Web Development, Cybersecurity, Healthcare & Tech and more! Our students increase their college competitiveness by creating projects to showcase their skills and passions in the college admissions process. To register and for more information visit: https://www.the-cs.org/summer/index.html (less) ... Read more

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  Vibo Music School

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  Join us at Camp Allegro, a one-week or two-week summer music camp offering an unparalleled creative experience for aspiring young musicians ages 6 and up! Campers explore the joy of playing music through fun classes, rehearsals and performance all within a fun and supportive environment. Beginners and intermediate level students alike benefit from a summer session at Camp Allegro.

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  Wheel Kids Bicycle Club, Inc.

  San Francisco

  Wheel Kids Bicycle Club, Inc.

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  Wheel Kids is an adventure and exploration camp that uses bicycling as a means of transportation, personal development and fun. With locations in San Francisco, Walnut Creek, Palo Alto, and Los Gatos, we provide elementary and middle school-aged children the opportunity to build confidence and self-esteem, improve their cycling skills and physical fitness, investigate and learn from their environment, engage in off-the-beaten-path activities, and enjoy themselves in an unstructured but supportive camp setting. Children participate in daily bike rides, cycling skills clinics, bicycle maintenance instruction, off-the-bike adventures and activities, and special events, visitors and tours. Go here to see all our locations: http://wheelkids.com/contact/ We also provide special programs for kids in the 5 - 8 age range who haven't learned to ride on their own yet. During summer and holiday camps, this program is Two Wheelers Club, a one-week program that teaches aspiring cyclists to ride independently - free of training wheels! We also provide learn-to-ride and skills-improvement lessons and classes. Our list of activities includes summer camps, holiday camps, riding classes and lessons (including our special Middle School Bike Skills program in Palo Alto), family rides, and school-based instruction programs. (less) ... Read more

Adult Classes

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  Bay Area Children's Theatre

  Oakland

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  The Bay Area Children's Theatre is the largest non-profit theatre for young audiences in the San Francisco Bay Area, serving 68,000 children and adults through its Main-Stage programs and theatre classes. Join us for one of our Main-Stage productions in Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco or San Ramon!

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  Color Me Mine 9 Bay Area Locations

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  Adults can play too at Color Me Mine's 9 Bay Area Locations (see map for more details)!

     Color Me Mine pottery painting studio is not just for kids! Walk-in anytime or check out our adult pottery painting workshops and events for all skill levels! Enjoy some quality creative time with friends, family or on your own. We are also a great spot to host a bridal or baby shower, team building event, or just an evening out with friends. Check our website calendar for special events and workshops or call to book your group of 6+. Wine welcome (21+) Ask us about scheduling your special needs group!

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  YMCA of San Francisco

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  The Y of San Francisco is a charitable organization dedicated to the betterment of people in spirit, mind and body. We offer wellness and learning for all, from infants to seniors.