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A Modern Family Magazine
Skater of the Month
San Diego Kids Expo & Fair Passport to Fun pg. 28
Local Events Calendar pg. 7
Kirra McColl North County Kid of the Month
Eco-Friendly Celebs
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April 2014
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appy April everyone! Like they say, “April showers bring May flowers,” but since we live in the most beautiful place in the world, I’m moving ahead with some wishful thinking and predicting no more rainy days! We start out the month on a funny-note thanks to April Fools Day… so steer clear of fake dog “do-do” and be sure to check for saran wrap on the top of any and all bottles. Oh, and don’t forget about the standard sugar/salt mix-up! If you make it through April 1st, you have two weeks before the dreaded April 15th tax filing deadline! I don’t know about you, but I think April 16th should be a national holiday, we’ll call it Allday Happy Hour Day (& the tab is on Uncle Sam of course)! For your entertainment this month, we’ve included some great features including Apps for an Eco-Friendly Home & Lifestyle, Pinterest Picks: Earth Day and Celeb Tracker: Eco-friendly Stars. On this Earth Day (April 22) be sure to reboot your inner tree-hugger and aim to make some more earth-conscious decisions for the rest of the year. And happy Easter (April 20) to everyone out there… and happy egg hunting (we suggesting going for the chocolate ones)! We also have tons of great local events listed on our Local Events Calendar: What’s Happening, but our top pick for April is definitely the San Diego Kids Expo & Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds April 26-27. Be sure to come to the event and follow our Passport to Fun (on page 28) and be entered to win our Grand Prize! (Trust us, this prize pack is worth it!!) Our featured North County kids are some of the most talented we’ve spotlighted in the magazine yet. Check out our Skateboarder of the Month, Surfer of the Month, and North County Kid of the Month. As always, thank you for choosing North County Kids Magazine and shoot me an email with any suggestions or comments... that’s what I’m here for!
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19 Surfer of the Month: Tiare Thompson
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Local Spotlight on Audrey Welch: Arbonne Regional Vice President
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Skater of the Month
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A is for App: Apps for an Eco-Friendly Home & Lifestyle
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Skater of the Month: Evan Doherty
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Kirra McColl Age: 12 Grade: 6th School: Paul Ecke Central Elementary Hobbies: Making stop-motion videos, softball, making art, swimming Favorite Food: Bananas and tomatoes Favorite thing about living in North County: I like all of the fresh produce we have available like avocados, blueberries and melons. Favorite Beach: Beacon’s Favorite Restaurant: The Regal Seagull
Q&A
When did your love for writing begin? I have been writing since first grade when we kept daily writing journals. I really enjoy persuasive writing (debates, opinion pieces) over personal, anecdotal writing. How did you come up with the characters and plot for your winning play, “A Perfect Home?” I wrote the play as part of a school playwriting project. We were given the theme of migration and I thought about having rats trying to find a home for themselves, just like humans would have to. Except rats are at the mercy of their environment more than humans are. When you wrote this play in your 5th grade class, did you have any idea it would win the Young Playwrights Project and be read in front of a live audience? I had no idea. I wrote the play as part of a school project and my acting mentor, Aleta Barthell, suggested I submit it to the California Young Playwrights Contest. I knew Miss Aleta from Kids Act!, an after-school acting program that I participated in at the Encinitas Community Center from second to fifth grade. When Miss Aleta came to Paul Ecke to do a two-week playwriting program in our fifth grade class I was really excited to get to work with her again!
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How does it feel knowing that your play will be read at the Old Globe? Really nice. The Old Globe Theatre is a world-famous theatre and it is amazing that my play gets to be performed on a stage where so many important works have been presented to audiences. I’ve seen Shakespeare in the round there and it’s really exciting to see my play in the same venue. Who will stage-read the play? A few months ago I got to go to auditions where actors tried out for the characters in my play. The director of my play really cared about my opinions about who I thought should be selected for the main characters of my play. This was one of the most exciting parts of the whole project. We had several production meetings where actors and the director asked me how my play should be produced and presented. Do you see writing being a part of your future, potentially as a major in college or future job? My dad thinks it would be cool for me to be a professional writer. I love writing, but I also enjoy drawing, painting and digital media. So, I am using my interest in writing to produce video projects on my computer right now.
What is your favorite genre to write and why? I like writing non-fiction because I learn things about the real world. I like to research bizzare topics that few mortals know about. Some of the things I have written about are Poveglia Island (look it up), the pros and cons of mechanical pencils vs. wooden pencils, why we don’t need cursive writing anymore and the differences between “nerds” and “geeks”. What do you find intriguing about writing for stage? I like that plays have a dialogue between characters. Writing for the stage is also fun because I get to see my ideas come to life! How do you hope the audiences will respond to your play? I want them to laugh and find my story compelling. I know that people who see my play will all see it differently, based on who they are. What advice do you have for other aspiring writers? Research things you are interested in and write about that. I always find strange and interesting things on the Internet. I recommend using animals as characters because then you can make fun of humanity through the animal’s point of view. Is there anything else you would like to add/ want our readers to know? My favorite font is Futura and I detest ponchos. NCK
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Celeb Tracker Earth Day Edition Check out which celebs are going green and are proud of it!
“It’s time for polluters to stop bullying us. It’s time for moms to roar. Moms know about sustainable energy. After all, their love is an unending supply and it keeps kids healthy.” Julianne Moore
“The Kind Life is an interactive extension of my book, “The Kind Diet”, which is about living your healthiest and happiest life to the fullest, while taking care of mama Earth at the same time!” Alicia Silverstone
“Motherhood is the big reason I started thinking more critically about the environment and global warming.” Julia Roberts
“I’m an optimist. I believe we’re ready as a generation to seize this opportunity to make profound environmental changes for the better. After all, what’s the alternative?”
“We believe if you can make an amazing product without harming people or the planet, you should (and we do believe we can). We feel tremendous responsibility to this planet we call home. We are serious about being honest stewards of the natural environment and protectors of the (little) people.” Jessica Alba, Founder of the Honest Company (ecofriendly home and baby products)
“I’m on a mission to educate and inspire consumers around the globe to seek out more sustainable lifestyle choices that will ultimately play a part in the movement toward a world with zero waste.” Will.i.am, Ekocycle
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“My idea came out of the desire to create green space in the community where I grew up, and when, to borrow a phrase from Joni Mitchell, I heard that somebody was going to take paradise and put up a parking lot I decided to buy paradise myself. We made a commitment to building a sustainable model for a golf course and we honor the land and the ecosystem that Mirimichi shares with nature.” Justin Timberlake
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What’s Happening in North County April 1 - May 31
April 4
Brick Dedication Fundraiser Help support the new amphitheater project at Rancho Encinitas Academy Tax-deductible donations can be made to Rancho Encinitas Academy League. For more information, contact Rancho Encinitas Academy: (760) 942-2011
State of the City Envision Encinitas Address by Mayors Teresa Barth and Kristin Gaspar Food and beverages presented by local restaurants, craft breweries, and California wineries. Encinitas Community Center 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive Encinitas, 92024 Tickets $20 5-8pm (760) 753-6041 www.cardiff101.com/events/
April 2-6 San Diego Civic Youth Ballet Presents Cinderella The historic Casa del Prado Theater 1800 Village Place San Diego, 92101 Shows run from April 2-6 *Special School and Girl Scout shows held on April 2 and 3, respectively. (619) 233-3060 www.sdcyb.org/tickets April 3 Taste of Leucadia Food For Thought A tasting event along N. Coast Hwy 101 with Live Music, Poetry and Craft Beer/Wine Tasting Individual restaurants and retailers will set up in front of their shops along Hwy 101 from Encinitas Blvd to La Costa Blvd. 5:30 -8:30 pm Tickets $20 ($25 day of) With Sip Stops: $30 ($35 day of) (760) 436-2320 www.leucadia101.com/events/taste-leucadia/
April 5 Discover San Marcos Hike to Cerro de Las Posas and Double Peak Park Hikers will get plenty of aerobic exercise on this moderately difficult, 6-mile hike Hikers meet at the Ridgeline Trail Parking Lot 102 San Elijo Road San Marcos 92069 Free Begins at 9am; participants can sign up for the hike at 8:30 am (760) 744-9000, Ext. 3508 or 3535 www.san-marcos.net Ladybug Day 2014 Several activities including children’s crafts, create fresh flower bouquets, and a ladybug release. San Diego Botanic Garden 230 Quail Gardens Drive Encinitas, 92024 10am-12:30pm Free with membership or admission
Small fee for some crafts (760) 436-3036 Ladybug Festival Kids come dressed as ladybugs, enjoy a craft and live ladybug exhibit Weidners Gardens 695 Normandy Road Encinitas, 92024 Free 9am (760) 436-2194 April 7 Sushi Night at Trifecta Tavern Whole Foods Del Mar 2600 Via De La Valle, #100 San Diego, 92014 6-8pm $19/person Every Monday (858) 436-9800 April 8 San Diego Center for Children 127th Anniversary Celebration Silent and live auctions, a three course dinner, and live entertainment. The theme for the event is “Time, Love & Tenderness” and will feature a special intimate performance by multiple Grammy Award winner, Michael Bolton. More Hilton San Diego Bayfront Events 5:30pm on the (858) 569-2135 Next www.centerforchildren.org
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What’s Happening in North County April 10 The Great Artists Grande Finale Come view the “finale” of an in-depth crosscurricular study of featured artists The Children’s School 2225 Torrey Pines Lane La Jolla Free, family-friendly 5:30-8pm (858) 454-0184 greatartists@tcslj.org Dance to Evolve Free library dance class Pacific Beach Library 4275 Cass Street San Diego, 92109 11:15am-12pm Toddlers, ages 14 mos.- 5 years (858) 581-9934 www.dancetoevolve.com April 11 Dance to Evolve Free library dance class Rancho Bernardo Library 17110 Bernardo Center Dr. San Diego, 92128 10:30-11:15am Toddlers, ages 14 mos.- 5 years (858) 538-8163 www.dancetoevolve.com Feeding the Soul Foundation Presents a live concert honoring the new book and album by Alex Woodard, “For the Sender Love Is (Not A Feeling)” Star Theater 402 N Coast Hwy Oceanside, 92054 $25/ticket: Proceeds will be split between Feeding the Soul Foundation and ECOLIFE Doors open at 6:30pm. Music: 7pm www.eventbrite.com/o/feeding-the-soulfoundation-465198755 April 12 AK Martial Arts and Fitness: Gameapalooza Glow in the dark laser tag, game truck, pizza party, dancing, & prizes $40 for 1st child, $35 for each additional sibling Ages 5+ 5-10pm AK Martial Arts & Fitness 6120 Innovation Way RealFit4Life Building Bressi Ranch, Carlsbad (760) 828-7165 Register at www.akkarate.com
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Wildlife Walk at San Elijo Lagoon Rios Avenue Trailhead Solana Beach 9am Free, family-friendly (recommended ages 9+) 2nd Saturdays of each month (760) 436-3944 Standard Flower Show Various flower arrangements, learn gardening ideas, visit plant sale, visit museums and more. Old Poway Park 14134 Midland Road Poway, 92064 9am-3pm Free (858) 668-4595 April 12-13 ArtFest 2014 Fine Art, Quick Draw Contest, Art demonstrations, Asian Art from over 20 artists who is showing and selling their work. Food and live music San Diego Botanic Garden 230 Quail Gardens Drive Encinitas, 92024 9am-5pm Free with admission or membership (760) 436-3036 April 18 Dance to Evolve Free library dance class Mira Mesa Library 8405 New Salem Street San Diego, 92126 10:30-11:15am Toddlers, ages 14 mos.- 5 years (858) 538-8165 www.dancetoevolve.com * Also April 25 April 19 EGGstravaganza Spring Festival Multiple egg hunts, for all ages Other activities can be purchased for $6/activity card (can be shared with multiple children) $3/photo with bunny & $1/spin prize wheel Free crafts Poinsettia Community Park 6600 Hidden Valley Road Carlsbad 10am-1pm (760) 434-2826 www.carlsbadca.gov April 20: Happy Easter!
Seaside Center for Spiritual Living’s Spring Easter Celebration Guest musical artist, and annual Easter egg hunt Seaside Center for Spiritual Living 1613 Lake Drive, Encinitas, 92024 Free Services are at 6 am (featuring release of doves and followed by a pancake breakfast), 9 and 11. Youth services are available at 9 and 11 The Easter Egg hunt begins at noon. (760) 753-5786 www.seasidecenter.org/easter April 22: Happy Earth Day! April 26 Fourth Annual San Diego Storytelling Festival A free day of storytelling for all, kids, families, adults. Come for an hour or stay all day. More than two dozen storytellers, including students from Park Dale Lane Elementary School, Native American tales, sing along, food truck, and much more. Shows for kids and families every hour 10:00 4:00; see schedule for details Ages 3+ Encinitas Library 540 Cornish Drive Encinitas, 92024 (760) 753-7376 www.storytellersofsandiego.org YMCA Healthy Kids Day Free community event to get kids moving and learning about living healthy lives. Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA 200 Saxony Road Encinitas, 92024 Free, family-friendly (760) 942-9622 www.ecke.ymca.org Spring Fling Craft Fair and Country Flea Market Over 80 artisans will be selling one-of-a-kind items including jewelry, pottery, glass, fabric arts, artwork, woodwork, and more. Bates Nut Farm 15954 Woods Valley Road Valley Venter, 92082 9am-4pm (760) 749-3333 April 26-27 San Diego Kids Expo & Fair Del Mar Fairgrounds: Exhibit Hall 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, 92014 10am-5pm both days Children 12 and under are free Adults $8 (619) 269-9441 * Turn to page 28 for your Passport to Fun! Bring it with you to the Expo, visit all exhibitors listed, receive their signature, and turn in your Passport to be entered to win a GRAND PRIZE!*
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2014 Summer Camp Guide
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2014 Summer Camp Guide Why choose the BGCGSD for summer camp this year. We have over 70 years of experience, affordable prices, a trained professional staff, fun and structured activities in a safe environment. • Top Rate Professional Teachers • Positive, Encouraging Atmosphere AK Martial Arts & Fitness Treasure Hunt Adventure Camp Offered weekly, March 31st through April 18th Ages 5-14 6120 Innovation Way, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 828-7165 www.akkarate.com You are Indiana Jones! Adventurers will utilize an ancient treasure map & compass to solve riddles, navigate obstacle courses & search for hidden treasure. Daily Hunt prizes for all. Learn about modern day Treasure Hunters. Laser Tag & Pizza Party.
APS Academy North County APS Academy North County Summer Camp June 23- August 15 Pre-Kindergarten- 8th Grade (3.5-14yrs) 800 W. Mission Road, San Marcos CA 92069 (760) 752-3125 www.apsacademynorthcounty.org Build your child’s confidence while giving them fun and productive summer experiences. Don’t let them lose the gains they have made over the past school year. Help them keep their interest and enthusiasm for learning while having summer fun!
Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego Ultimate Summer Camp Ages 5-18 4S Ranch, Escondido, Poway & Valley Center (858) 866-0591 SDYouth.org/Daycamps.aspx Why choose the BGCGSD for summer camp this year. We have over 70 years of experience, affordable prices, a trained professional staff, fun and structured activities in a safe environment. Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego Summer Adventure Club For Middle Schoolers Middle Schoolers 4S Ranch, Escondido, Poway & Valley Center (858) 866-0591 SDYouth.org/Daycamps.aspx
• Many Adult Ballet classes throughout the week, morning and evening • Pre-professional ballet, pointe and variation classes 6 days a week • Summer Session with International Guest Artists Boys and Girls Clubs of Oceanside Monday, June 9- Friday, August 15 Townsite, Additional Sites TBD Monday-Friday, 7am-6pm, Youth & Teens Ages 5-18 401 Country Club Lane, Oceanside, CA 92054 (760) 433-8920 www.BGCOceanside.org Give your child a life-changing summer: • Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Mathematics (STEAM) • Educational • Fun • Project-based Learning • Interactive Hands-on Experience • Exciting Field Trips Register before 5/1 for $5 off your first week! Mention: NCKSummerCamp
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NEw 10 wEEk SESSIoN Boys and Girls Club of San Dieguito Summer Adventure Camps June 16 – August 22 Ages 5-15 Physical Camp Office - Polster Branch, 3800-A Mykonos Lane, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 720-2180 www.bgcsandieguito.org Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito Summer Adventure Camps for youth ages 5-15. Camp options – Day, Junior, Specialty, Sports, Teen, Leaders in Training Camp prices as low as $145! Multiple locations and maximum flexibility to meet everyone’s needs!
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2014 Summer Camp Guide Carlsbad Art Farm Carlsbad Art Farm Summer Camps June 16- Aug. 15 Grades 2-8 5855 Sunny Creek Road, Carlsbad, CA 92010 (760) 688-6147 www.CarlsbadArtFarm.com Voted “Most Awesome Camp for Kids in SoCal”, Carlsbad Art Farm delivers an outstanding outdoors day camp experience on 10-acres of private woodland property. Highly recommended for elementary and middle school students. Now enrolling online. Camps fill early so don’t delay.
Carlsbad Educational Foundation 2014 Summer Enrichment Camps June 23 - August 9 K to 12th Grade Jefferson Elementary, Poinsettia Elementary and Sage Creek High School in Carlsbad, CA (760) 9298-1555 Enroll at: CEFAcademy.org Over 48 Amazing Camps! - Operation Minecraft™,
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Moviemaking, Science Olympiad™, Flea Market Flip, Project Runway, Guitar, Ukulele, Music Studio, Screen Printing, Sculpting, Woodworking, Robotics, and more! In New Young Americans National Tour Camp grades 3rd – 12th sing, dance and perform with a cast of over 40 international performers. The Children’s School Camp: Summer Smarts June 16- July 25 Students entering Kindergarten - 8th grade 2225 Torrey Pines Lane, La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 454-0184 www.tcslj.org/summercamp The Children’s School offers fun and educational camps for Kindergarten - Eighth Grade children! Our half and full day camps will give your child an exceptional summer experience. Camps range from art and academics, to sports and special interests. Del Mar Ballet Del Mar Ballet Summer Intensives for Children & Pre-professionals 11211 Sorrento Valley Rd San Diego, CA 92121 (858) 320-0033 www.delmarballet.com High Quality Training in Classical and Contemporary Ballet. Top Rate Professional Teachers.
Classes for children, pre-professional teens & young adults, and adult classes mornings and evenings. Performing opportunities. Summer Intensives with International Guest Artists. The Elizabeth Hospice Camp Erin San Diego June 6-8, 2014 Ages 6-17 Location: Camp Marston, Julian (760) 737-2050 http://elizabethhospice.org/camperin Camp Erin® San Diego is a free overnight weekend camp experience addressing the needs of children and teens grieving the loss of someone close to them. Camp experience combines traditional, high-energy camp activities with grief support and education. Family Karate Secret Agent Camp June 16-20 Warrior Camp July 7-11 Dinosaur Camp July 21-25 Space Camp August 4-8 6-12 year olds 410 W. Felicita Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92025 (760) 746-0983 www.FamilyKarateUSA.com Shh... don’t tell your kids, but our incredibly fun Camps are also educational! Developed and taught by Professional Teachers we combine fun and learning in every theme. Kids love our Camps and so do their Moms and Dads!
Tech Camps held at Cal State San Marcos, UCSD, and 80+ Universities Ages 7-18
2014 Summer Camp Guide Future Champions Golf FCG 3-Day Fun Camp April 1-3 April 8-10 April 15-17 June 17-19, 24-26; July 1-3, 15-17, 29-31; August 5-7 4-16 years old Stadium Golf Center: 2990 Murphy Canyon Road - San Diego, CA 92123 (619) 339-2377 www.futurechampionsgolf.com At the FCG 3-Day Fun Camp, campers will receive two days of fun and skilled instruction on learning the basics of golf and a third day to show off their newly acquired skills at the Sail Ho Par 3 Course!
Hidden Haven Farms Summer Program at the Farm June 16 & 17 June 23 & 24 July 21 & 22 July 28 & 29 Monday and Tuesday 9-3 pm $100/ participant 5-12 years 18540 West Boundary Truck Trail, Jamul, Ca 91935
(619) 445-4057 www.HiddenHavenFarms.com Enjoy your summer at the farm. Children learn how to milk a cow or goat, slop the hogs, collect eggs, plant veggies and learn about composting, horseback riding (safety, horsemanship, etc) See our website for more info. iD Tech iD Tech Camps & iD Tech Academies Check website for dates and times Ages 7-18 Held at UCSD, Cal State San Marcos, UCLA, Stanford, and over 80 prestigious universities nationwide 1-888-709-TECH (8324) www.iDTech.com Take interests further and gain a competitive edge! Create apps, mods with Minecraft, video games, C++/ Java programs, movies, and more at weeklong summer programs. Held at UCSD, Cal State San Marcos, and others. Also 2-week, pre-college programs for ages 1318 at select universities.
Spanish, Monday through Friday, half day or full day. Registration deadline: March 31. Held at our brand new facility in Encinitas. We have been Changing The way Children Learn Languages Since 1993. Have your child experience the difference.
Little Fish Comic Book Studio All summer long: June 16th -August 29th 8-17 years old 4837 Voltaire St. San Diego, CA 92107 (619) 944-5292 www.lilfish.us Little Fish Comic Book Studio proudly announces its second year of comic summer camps! Your camper will learn the fundamentals of comic creation, from writing scripts to drawing to collaboration. Camps run 9:00-3:00 and include snacks, activities and professional demos!
Jardin International & Lingua Natal Center Camp Name: Bugs, bees & butterflies April 7-11 Preschoolers, K-2, 3-6 1104 Garden View Road, Encinitas, CA 92054 (858) 792-0750 www.linguanatal.com The theme for our Spring Camp this year is “Bugs, bees & butterflies”. Choose between French or
Give your aspiring violinist seven weeks of daily Suzuki instruction. This program is for beginners ages 3-9 and consists of 35 private lessons, 5 group classes, and an end-of-summer recital. 20-minute private lessons every weekday Weekly group classes
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REGISTER FOR FALL SOCCER San Marcos Youth Soccer is now accepting registrations for our 2014 Fall Season. Take ad-‐ vantage of our Early Registration Pricing and Multi-Child Discounts by registering on or before May 24th, 2014.
REGISTRATION FEES: U05 & U06: $65 ($90 - after May 24) U07 & UP: $85 ($110 - after May 24)
MULTI CHILD DISCOUNT: $5 discount for the 2nd child $10 discount for each child after the 2nd (3rd, 4th, 5th…)
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2014 Summer Camp Guide
Monart School of Art Monart Summer Art Camps June 16- August 22 (5-day camps / Monday thru Friday) Ages 8-12 (9am-12pm) & Ages 4-7 (1pm-3pm) 983-C Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 259-7154 www.northsandiegomonart.com Monart camps are fun, creative and educational! At Monart your child will learn fundamental drawing skills in a non-competitive environment, while exploring a variety of exciting subjects and mediums. Children will bring home a personalized portfolio along with several creative works of art.
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School of Rock, Encinitas Beatles Camp 6/30 - 7/4 Green Day Camp 7/21 - 7/25 Ages 8-18 165 S. El Camino Real Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 230-5968 Encinitas.schoolofrock.com SoR Rock N’ Roll boot camps are 5 days of Learning Music, Playing Music, Fun, Band Bonding and Performance! Throughout the week kids go from zero to a full set of songs and performance at a local all ages venue.
The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep Summer Fun Camps and Teen Intensives July 7 - August 1, 2014 5 - 14 years and 12 - 19 years 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Suite D. Solana Beach CA 92075 (858) 481-1055 www.northcoastrep.org/TheaterSchool Our camp works on a weekly cycle. Each week is packed with a full line-up of creative activities taught by theatre professionals; from improvisation and acting to musical theatre and playwriting with a showcase each Friday for parents and friends!
2014 Summer Camp Guide
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2014 Summer Camp Guide
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2014 Summer Camp Guide
The TheaTre School
@ NORTH COAST REPERTORY THEATRE
Summer TheaTre camp AGES 5–14 + 101 Dalmations July 7 – 18
Students will learn all the skills necessary to prepare for a show including audition technique, improvisation, singing, dancing, acting and how to develop a character. And it’s all in a fun non-threatening atmosphere!!
+ Summer Drama Fun Camp July 21 – 25, July 28 – Aug.1 Each week is packed with a full line-up of creative activities taught by theatre professionals; from improvisation and acting to musical theatre and playwriting with a showcase each Friday for parents and friends! Parents may purchase one, two or combine with the “101 Dalmations” for all four weeks.
AGES 10–19 + Shakespeare Camp Aug. 4 –15
Love Shakespeare? This two week camp will be an Intensive Shakespearean Boot Camp to prepare for our production of “Alls Well That Ends Well.”
AGES 13–19 + Improvisation July 7 – 11
Allow your child’s mind to soar freely and their creativity to blossom! Improvisation is the key to unlocking hidden talents.
+ Audition Strategy July 14 –18
A one week intensive that gives students the opportunity to stretch their skills in a fun and exciting professional atmosphere. This workshop will help you put together a monologue that will showcase your acting and teach you how to nail the callback.
+ Triple Threat July 21– 25
This Musical Theatre Intensive will help you put together 16 and 32 bar audition cuts that will showcase not only your voice, but your acting as well.
+ Teen Scene Study July 28 – Aug. 1
Take your acting skills to the next level! Using text from Classical, Modern and Contemporary plays we will teach you how create a more fully realized character that comes alive in performance!
All classes are 9:30am–3:30pm at North Coast Rep Theatre in Solana Beach. Early drop-off and/or late pick-up available. Discounts available for multiple week or sibling enrollments!
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Surfer of the Month
Tiare Thompson Age: 13
Started Surfing: 2005
Grade: 7th grade seminar student, with a 4.0 gpa
Starting Competing: 2007
School: Muirlands Middle School
Career Highlights
Hometown: La Jolla
Selected to be on the invitation-only developmental squad of the PacSun USA Junior Surf Team for the 2013-2014 season. The developmental squad consists of 7 boys and 2 girls under the age of 16 that have been handpicked and selected to train with the PacSun USA Junior Surf Team. Earned 3rd place in the Girls Under 12 Division and made it to the semi-finals in the Girls Under 14 Division at the Surfing America Nationals 2013. West Coast Champion and Title Conference winner in the Girls Under 12 and Girls Under 14 Divisions of the Western Surfing Association. Featured in a full-length surf movie called Manufacturing Stoke (www.manufacturingstoke.com) released in April of 2011.
Q&A
How has living in North County affected your surfing career? I’m able to participate in tons of contests each and every weekend. Practicing and competing at North County Reefs and beach breaks has really helped my surfing and competitive skills. Who are some local pros and companies that have helped you in your achievements? I have to thank two of my Surf coaches, Jonny Maher and Skip McCullough. Without their training and coaching I probably would not have accomplished all that I have. California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is my biggest sponsor that really makes it possible for me to compete and surf. Not only do they have the best food on the plane but they have been a huge help making sure that I am geared up with the best equipment and I am able to compete in all the contests. A big shout out to Rusty Surfboards who make the best Surfboards on the Planet and Matuse Wetsuits for keeping me warm those long winter days! Any advice to other surfers out there looking to improve their skills? Get a surf coach. Your
dad can only teach you so much. Surf each and everyday! Most importantly, enjoy what you do. If not, get a job. What do you love the most about surfing? Why? Being outdoors, in the elements and in the ocean. Nature is all around me, above the water and below. Riding the waves with my friends and doing what I like to do best. Getting barreled and hitting the lip hard right in front of all my friends is the best feeling ever! Have you ever had any shark run-ins? Other sea creatures? I have never seen any sharks but I know they are there. I try not to think about it too much. If it’s my time and I become a meal, what a way to go! I love surfing with all the dolphins, fish, birds and seals. You could never get this type of excitement at any water amusement park Where do you see yourself professionally in 5 years? Hopefully surfing will become a summer Olympic sport and I will be representing the USA in the year 2020. I would like to also aim for the stars and become a world champ,
Stance: Regular Foot Sponsors: California Pizza Kitchen, Rusty Surfboards, Matuse Wetsuits, FCS, Spy Sunglasses, Headhunter, Sector9 & Joe Roper’s Ding Repair
Hobbies: Surfing, Skin Diving, Skateboarding & Gardening Favorite Surf Spot: WindanSea and Blacks Long board or short board: Short Board for sure, but when the SSS or the Coalition Contest come up, I surf on a long board as well.
Who is your favorite pro-surfer? Tom Curren is my hero. He has to be the coolest guy I have ever met and his surfing has more soul in it than any one else. If I could surf like anyone it would be him! I look up to Carissa Moore and Bethany Hamilton for inspiration and they both RIP!!! Where is your go-to surf gear shop? There is only one surf shop to go to and that’s Mitch’s in La Jolla and Solana Beach. Mitch is the coolest and has everything you need. Mitch has the best employees including Matt of Matuse, Carter, Brett, Lliam & Dane. What’s the biggest wave you’ve ever surfed? Solid 8 foot, Hanalei, Bay Soup Bowl in the Barbados and 10’ out at Middles, just north of WindanSea. Is there anything else you would like to add? Family 1st, school 2nd, then surfing. I love to surf but if my grades start to suffer, then it’s back to the books until I get caught up. NCK April 2014 | North County Kids
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Skater of the Month
“Big E”
Age: 11 School: Valley Center Elementary Hometown: I moved to Valley Center, California from Greenwood Missouri a few months ago, but I was born in Massachusetts. So I guess Valley Center is my new hometown! Stance: Regular Sponsors: Independent Trucks, Triple 8 Helmets, Osiris Shoes, Hosoi Skateboards, 187 Killer Pads, Varsity Shades, and Helmets in Hands. I am also a Team Rider for Aura Skatepark and I am the spokes athlete for University of Kansas Hospital for
Photo by Dylan Harreld
Evan Doherty
Concussion Awareness. My biggest sponsors of course, are my Mom and Dad who believe in me no matter what. Started Skating at Age: I first asked for a skateboard at age 3, but Mom and Dad thought it might be too dangerous. They finally gave in at age 4 ½ since I kept on asking! Started Competing: I went to my first competition at age 5, and I’ve been competing ever since. Favored Discipline: That is super hard to answer! I love Vert the most, but I can also say that I love Bowl, and street, too. Mega Ramp is super fun too, but I don’t get to skate it as often as I’d like to!
Career Highlights 1st Place Juniors Vert Attack 7 - Malmo, Sweden- 2013
2nd Place Vert Rocky Mountain Rampage Colorado Springs, CO- 2013
1st Place Vert Damn AM Woodward West , Tehachapi CA – 2013
2nd Place Vert - Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals at Dew Tour, Ocean City MD - 2012
Large photo by Dan Sparanga
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www.sdnorthcountykids.com • www.facebook.com/northcountykids
Q&A
How has living in North County affected your skating career? I get to skate so much more here than I ever have before because the weather here is so amazing. This is the first winter I haven’t had to shovel off a skatepark to be able to skate on it! There are so many great skateparks here too, and also some pretty terrific backyard ramps.
I’d love to be doing demos and introducing skateboarding to people who don’t know about it. It would be amazing to be Pro by then too! What’s your favorite after-school snack? It depends on what is in the fridge! I love apples, pineapples, grapes, Pepper Jack Cheese, and I also eat leftover pasta too!
Who are some local pros and companies that have helped you in your achievements? Most of my sponsors are here in Southern California, so that is great because they get to see me skate more often. I am especially thankful for Tony Hawk and Elliot Sloan who open their ramps up to me to practice on sometimes, which is so awesome. I am grateful to Aura Skatepark for giving me a place to shred too!
Do you get nervous before every competition? If so, what do you do to relax and calm your nerves? I do sometimes get nervous, you might see me before a competition breathe out and shake both my hands like I am shaking out the nerves. After that I just breathe, and drop in! I mostly try to remember that it’s all about having fun and trying your best. I also pray before and after every competition. It’s cool that my Mom and Dad are proud of me no matter what happens.
Where do you see yourself professionally in 5 years? Just doing what I do now—just bigger and better, and with more opportunities! I hope I am skating all over the world and competing.
What advice do you have for other kids thinking about learning how to skateboard? Just have fun but wear a helmet! You can fix broken arms and legs, but when you hurt your
head it can be super serious. I know a lot of people don’t think wearing a helmet is cool, but neither is having your life changed by a head injury! How do you juggle your other interests and skateboarding? What other interests?!? Seriously, it would be super easy for me to just want to skate all the time, but school is important too, and so is family. I like to shoot hoops at school too. My sister Emma plays competitive volleyball so we are always going skating or to volleyball after school or on the weekends. No matter how busy we are (which is pretty busy!) Mom makes sure we spend some time catching up every day - even if it is in the parking lot between activities! Is there anything else you want to add? Anything you want our readers to know? That it’s okay to dream big, no matter how crazy your dream is! NCK
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Spotlight Audrey Welch: Arbonne Regional Vice President How long have you been a part of Arbonne? I have been using these super clean, amazing products for over 11 years! It wasn’t until I had my first daughter, Emma in 2005 that I came into the business. Working from home has been such a blessing! What attracted you to the company? At first, what attracted me to Arbonne was the pure, safe, beneficial products. My daughters suffered from eczema when they were babies and the Arbonne Baby Oil cured their skin within 48 hrs! Plus, after seeing the effects of using the anti-aging RE9 Advanced line in my own skin it was impossible to not share it with others! Being able to be my own boss and have a flexible schedule to raise my girls was at the top of my priority list! Arbonne provides an easy, low-risk way to start a home based business. I knew I had nothing to lose and everything to gain! Within a year of starting my “part-time” business I earned a new Mercedes-Benz from Arbonne and had replaced my full time income plus some!! What are your top 2 favorite Arbonne skin care products? Why? Hands down, our RE9 Advanced anti-aging line is my #1 fav!!! I love being active and spend a TON of time outdoors with my husband, our two girls (Emma, 8 and Cameron 6) and our chocolate lab (Santana) so having a skincare line that reverses and prevents sun damage has been key for me. My skin has never looked better, and that is worth sharing with ALL of my girlfriends. Every morning for as long as I can
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remember, I have started out my day with a protein shake with our Arbonne Essentials protein powder. It is a vegan, gluten/soy/dairy free blend that uses a pea protein isolate that is SO YUMMY!!!! My girls love them too! My favorite is to make them “Shrek Shakes” with vanilla protein, 1 cup of kale, 1 banana, almond milk and a few ice cubes. This is one of the only ways they have ever eaten kale. We heard that you recently completed the 30 day cleanse! Congrats! Tell us about the cleanse and how you felt during it and after. I put myself through our 30 day cleanse the month of January. It is a month of eliminating all the allergen causing foods (nixing the soy, gluten, dairy, sugar and processed foods) while implementing healthy habits. The built-in accountability and recipes that come with the plan made it literally fool-proof. Not only did I feel great and have renewed energy, but my headaches went away and I lost 10 lbs!!! What is something about Arbonne that the general public doesn’t know? I’m most amazed with the people (men & women) that we attract into our company! We have the best consultants!! I feel great about what I’m doing, because of the difference I’m able to make. Just $300 extra income can help families in the US avoid bankruptcy. I love being able to show people how to create that in their lives. The products will change your skin, but the business will change your life!!!!!
Is there anything else you want to add? I absolutely LOVE Arbonne’s Manifesto, so I would love to leave you with that: We are trailblazers, star reachers, bridge builders. We are life-changers, the original transformers. We are leaders. Teammates. Soulmates. We are Doctors, Lawyers, teachers, swim coaches, professors and athletes. Locked arm in arm. Connected at the heart. We are family. Mothers, daughters, fathers, sons. We are friends. We are Arbonne. We are green, and growing. And big on botanicals. We are pure, safe, beneficial. Always have been. Always will be. We are worldwide. World Class. We’re for FREEDOM. From radicals, gluten, and the 9-5. We’re for healthy, happy and Natural. We’re for generosity. Giving big and giving back. We believe in opportunity and optimism. We are warriors who work hard. Dreamer’s who dream big. We are owners of our own lives. We are Pure. Pure products, pure energy, pure hearts. We are Arbonne. NCK
! Spotted in North CounCoty unty to in North See what these kids have been up
At the February 15 Garden Groomers workday, elementary school Torch Club members from the Vista Boys and Girls Club and a Guajome Academy middle school student successfully cleaned up the new Medicine Wheel in the Desert Garden of Alta Vista Gardens in Vista.
Primary students at Rancho Encinitas Academy celebrated the vernal equinox by parading around campus and spreading cheer in their spring crowns.
Ezra loves his Mobile Montessori app, the Hundred Board.
Talia, a third grader at Rancho Encinitas Academy, set up a lemonade stand at her family’s garage sale. She wanted to raise money for the school and hopes to inspire others to do the same. A true entrepreneur and a great leader!
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HOT PICS
The cast of the La Jolla Playhouse’s 2014 worldpremiere POP Tour production toured San Diego county, seen here at Skyline Elementary in Solana Beach!
These cuties had a great time at Del Mar Ballet during the first day of rehearsals for children’s ballet, The Magical Garden! April 2014 | North County Kids
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Kids & Their Pets
Little Bex, 2, has nothing but love for the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s black lab, Zion. All photos by Island Style Images (808) 638-5050 IslandStyleImages.com
Siblings PJ, 8, and April, 4, love long days at Dog Beach with their pup, Marley. Rhys, 4, gets an unexpected, sloppy kiss from the family dog Star, while his brother Breckin gives an adorable smile!
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RANCHO ENCINITAS ACADEMY Excellence in Teaching • Excellence in Learning Rancho Encinitas Academy is a private school that serves students from K through grade 8. Nestled in the beautifully landscaped campus is the sister school, Edison Academy, that serves students with mild to moderate learning challenges. The mission of both programs is to nurture a student’s natural wonder and joy of learning, facilitated by a highly creative staff. Quality education at these schools prepares a student for the challenges of the future by fostering knowledge, creativity and self-reliance. There are seven separate buildings custom designed and constructed especially for the school. The campus with its architecture, landscaping, and proximity to the ocean is conducive to a safe, relaxed, and tranquil learning experience. The campus was specifically designed to reduce stress and anxiety so that a student’s focus can be on learning.
Grades K-Eight Highly Qualified Teachers Research-Based Instructional Strategies Common Core Aligned Curriculum Low Student to Teacher Ratio Emphasis on Character Building Nurturing Environment Beautiful Natural Setting Hands-On Learning Art, Music & Spanish
Rancho Encinitas Academy • 910 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 942-2011 • www.ranchoencinitasacademy.com
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