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KIDS
North County
A Modern Family Magazine
Surfer of the Month
Birthday Party Guide pg. 18
Local Events Calendar pg. 7
Ashwin Arasu North County Kid of the Month
Pinterest Picks
Happy Father’s Day!
pg. 5
June 2014
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
There are spots left in our small, nurturing full day kindergarten— request a tour today!
Beautiful Natural Setting Hands-On Learning Art, Music & Spanish
Rancho Encinitas Academy • 910 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 942-2011 • www.ranchoencinitasacademy.com
June {2014} editor’s letter
From me to YOU!
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appy summer everyone! From sun-kissed skin after long days at beach to neighborhood BBQs and the permanent smell of chlorine in your kids’ hair, we are stoked that June is here! This month we focus our appreciation on our wonderful dads and celebrate Father’s Day on June 15th, followed by the official first day of summer, June 21st. We also round out the season with our last and final Summer Camp Guide on page 11. Not only is June the kick-off of summer, but it is also a very busy month for birthday parties! Fear not, we highlight some of our favorite birthday party venues and entertainment on our Birthday Party Guide on page 18. We also have some really fun Father’s Day features such as Pinterest: Father’s Day Edition on page 5, Apps for Dad on page 26, and Down to Earth Dad: Brick to the Future on page 29… just to name a few. As always we included some remarkable locals in our North County Kid of the Month on page 5, Surfer of the Month on page 23, Skateboarder of the Month on page 20, and our Hero of the Month on page 30. Thank you so much for being such an awesome North County Kids reader and please let me know if you have any questions, suggestions, or comments!
4 Pinterest Picks: Happy Father’s Day 5 North County Kid of the Month: Ashwin Arasu 6 Celeb Tracker: Spotlight on Dads 7 North County Local Events Calendar
11 Summer Camp Guide 18 Birthday Party Guide
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20 Skater of the Month:
Jimmy Thomas
22 Spotted!
Peace, Love, & Lemonade,
21 Get Your Good Sleep On! 23
Surfer of the Month: Malia Faramarzi
Kate Schlicher kate@sdnorthcountykids.com
Graphic Design Weston Carls www.westoncarls.com
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24 Mom to Mom Book Review
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Local Events Calendar
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Happy Father’s Day!
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A is for App: Happy Father’s Day!
28 Spotted! 29 Down to Earth Dad: Brick to the Future
Ashwin ArAsu North CouNty Kid of the MoNth
Pinterest Picks
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30 Hero of the Month: Mark Divine
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Ashwin Arasu Hometown: Carmel Valley, San Diego
Favorite Food: Chicken sandwiches
Age: 15
Favorite thing about living in North County: The weather
Grade: 9th School: Canyon Crest Academy
Favorite North County beach: Torrey Pines State Beach
Hobbies: Basketball and running
Q&A
When did you start playing golf? When I was 6. What do you love about golf that makes it stand out from other sports? I enjoy the combination of both mental and physical prowess needed to play well. How often do you practice? Every day except before final exams. What is the best golf advice you’ve ever heard? Keep it simple! At just 15 years old you were invited to Augusta to compete on national television on the Sunday before Masters week. What did you do to earn this honor? I had to go through local and regional qualifying events.
How did the Drive, Chip and Putt competition in Augusta go? I actually didn’t perform as well as I wanted. Where do you hope to be in 5 years, in terms of your golf career? Playing golf in college. What advice do you have for kids who want to get into golfing? Don’t think, just play – and have fun! Is there anything else you would like to add? Anything you want to share with our readers? If you don’t already play golf, try it out. It is a great way to meet new people, spend time with friends and family, and have fun. NCK
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Celeb Tracker Happy Father’s Day! See what these stars have to say about Fatherhood!
“There’s something comforting in a house full of kids. It surprises me, because I usually like being alone, but I’m really loving it.” Patrick Dempsey
“Every day I’m proud to be a dad. When you have kids, there’s no such thing as quality time. There’s just time. There’s no, ‘Ooh, his graduation is better than going to the mall.’ It’s all kind of equal. Changing her diaper and her winning a contest — it’s all good.” Chris Rock
“When we were visiting New York City, I took my kids to the same playground where I went growing up. It was fun to feel that connection of having gone there as a kid and being there as a parent.” Ben Stiller
“Fatherhood is the best thing I ever did. It changes your perspective. You can write a book, you can make a movie, you can paint a painting, but having kids is really the most extraordinary thing I have taken on.”
“Huck’s going to get stuff I want; that’s what’s going to be funny. ‘Look, Star Wars figures!’ I know it’s for ages 4 and up, but still, I will play with them until he’s old enough.” Brad Paisley
“Men should always change diapers. It’s a very rewarding experience. It’s mentally cleansing. It’s like washing dishes, but imagine if the dishes were your kids, so you really love the dishes.” Chris Martin
Brad Pitt
“Having children is like living in a frat house — nobody sleeps, everything’s broken, and there’s a lot of throwing up.” Ray Romano
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“Your marriage goes to a whole new level. You not only fall in love with your wife in a new way, but you’re forced to pull together. You have to become a united front.” Hugh Jackman
What’s Happening in North County June 1
June 4
35th Fiesta del Sol Presented by the Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Belly Up and the City of Solana Beach Free music and arts festival Gourmet food trucks along with several food booths Fletcher Cover, Solana Beach 9am-9pm (858) 755-4775 www.solanabeachchamber.com/FiestaDelSol/ home.aspx
Tumble Gym Bus at Del Sur in the Park Tumble Gym Bus teaches the fundamentals of gymnastics, while incorporating music, dance and games. No membership required, here: www.tumblegymbus.com/del-sur-community.html Wednesdays at: 18 Months-3 yrs 9:30am & 10:05am start times ($9, $5 siblings) 3-6 yrs 10:45am-11:30am ($13/ $7 siblings) Haaland Glen Park, San Diego, CA
Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon and Half Marathon Marathon: 6:15am start Half marathon and relay: 6:45pm start Start: 6th Avenue and Quince Street, San Diego Finish: Petco park- K Street and 13th Street (858) 450-6510 http://runrocknroll.competitor.com
June 5
June 6
Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego Celebrity Golf Classic Hosted by the Padres’ first baseman Yonder Alonso The day will feature a round of golf with a *current or former MLB player, manager or coach or local celebrity. Enjoy the deluxe gift bag, luncheon and auction. Your participation in this event will help support the Ramona Branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego. Local celebrities will be representing KFMB, KUSI, KGTV, San Diego Gulls hockey, San Diego SeaLions women’s soccer, San Diego Sockers indoor soccer, U-T San Diego, University of San Diego, U.S. Soccer and XTRA Sports 1360. 7:30am – Registration
Life is Good Fiesta Friday Friends and family are all invited to enjoy homemade Mexican food, rides, jumpies, games, a bake sale, and DJ Park Dale Lane Elementary 2050 Park Dale Lane, Encinitas 5-8pm (760) 944-4344
June 2 Sushi Night at The Trifecta Tavern $19 sushi dinner/person Inside Whole Foods Del Mar 2600 Via De La Valle, #100 San Diego 92014 Every Monday (858) 436-9800
2pm- Luncheon Barona Creek Golf Course 1932 Wildcat Canyon Rd. Lakeside, CA 92040 (858) 866-0591 x 208 Kids Ocean Day Beach cleanup at Crown Point Shores 3500 Corona Oriente San Diego Interactive presentations 8am-12pm Lexi: (619) 704-2778 lambrogi@cleansd.org
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What’s Happening in North County June 7 The Fab Fair San Diego County Fair Celebration of the 50th anniversary of the British Invasion, an era when musical acts and other aspects of British culture changed America Enjoy hundreds of attractions and exhibits, concerts, entertainment, contests, festivals, food, June 7- July 6 * Closed Mondays and the first two Tuesdays 10am-11pm (times vary) Adults: $14, Ages 62+: $8, Ages 6-12: $8 Ages 5 and younger are free Del Mar Fairgrounds 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar (858) 755-1161 www.sdfair.com Touch A Truck 2014 Childhood Cancer Fundraiser Help raise money for childhood cancer while enjoying the most kidtastic car show in America! Over 100 vehicles that kids of all ages can climb in, climb on, and honk the horn! Military, construction, public safety, delivery, off-road, hot rods and more! Plus all-star youth bands, tons of food trucks and cool merchandise. Qualcomm Stadium 9449 Friars Road, San Diego 10am www.touchatrucksd.com 11th Annual Encinitas Rotary Wine Festival Local restaurants offer a taste sampling of their best dishes and desserts Event also includes: top musicians, silent auction, and raffle Hamilton Children’s Garden, part of the SD Botanic Garden 230 Quail Gardens Drive Encinitas 92024 5-8pm Tickets range from $90-$500 with a bulk of the proceeds benefiting a charity of your choice (760) 753-1977 www.encinitaswinefestival.com
Gates open at 9am Children ages 0-6, and WWII, Korean Vets, and Wounded Warriors (with ID) are free. Tickets range $16-$125 Free Kid’s Zone and free parking 1905 North Marshall Hanger #6, Gillespie Field, El Cajon http://ag1caf.org/airshow/ June 8 Encinitas Environment Day Featuring: Eco vendors, paper making, pedal powered smoothie maker, eco scavenger hunt, and kids art activities Cottonwood Creek Park, Encinitas 10 am - 4 pm eeday.org June 12 Doggie Street Festival 2014 The Ultimate Dog Lovers Family Fun Event Enjoy Yummy Eats, Music and Special Guests. Canines and their Peeps can Shop for Unique Pet Products and much more Liberty Station NTC Preble Field 2455 Cushing Road, San Diego 9am-4pm www.doggiestreetfestival.org
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Father’s Day Festival and The Kids of America Father’s Day Fest and Walk 2014 Honor every father who serves as our role models and life guides. Walk, BBQ cook-off competition, face painting, obstacle courses and much more! Focusing awareness on the importance of early and regular health screening for Prostate Cancer Sears- UTC Westfield Mall 4575 La Jolla Village Drive San Diego 7:30am-4pm Free (866) 991-3747 www.fathersdayfestival.net Commotion by the Ocean Rock show and food trucks Family friendly Presented by the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Dieguito Tickets: $5 donation 1-4pm Carmel Valley Polster Branch (on the field) 3800 Mykonos Lane San Diego (858) 720-2180 http://youthartssd.org/events/ June 19
June 13 Foodie Friday at the La Jolla Playhouse Theatergoers with a love for beer and delicious eats are invited to attend Foodie Fridays, where a ticket to select Playhouse performances also includes access to some of San Diego’s finest food trucks, plus a complimentary microbrew tasting! Two food trucks: God Save the Cuisine & Farm. Fish.Fork Beer tasting by Stone Brewing Co. La Jolla Playhouse 2910 La Jolla Village Drive La Jolla Tickets start at $15 6pm (858) 550-1070, x105 www.lajollaplayhouse.org
June 7-8 Airshow San Diego San Diego’s biggest civilian air show, formerly known as, “Wings Over Gillespie,” includes re-enactments of WWII and Vietnam War aerial battles with pyrotechnic and aircraft displays, along with live entertainment, a Kidz Zone, food and more. The show headliner will be the “D-Day Doll,” a C-53 that actually flew three missions in the invasion of Normandy
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Cruisin’ Grand Escondido Celebrating its 15th Year as the region’s premier weekly Vintage Auto Show (500+ cars), Cruisin’ Grand Escondido runs every Friday (AprilOctober ) Grand Avenue in historic downtown Escondido Free, family-friendly 5-9pm http://cruisingrand.com
Classic Car Nights Classic car show Downtown Encinitas, Coasty Hwy 101 5:30-7:30pm (760) 943-1950 www.encinitas101.com Great Futures Breakfast Special complimentary one-hour breakfast will showcase what the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Dieguito has to offer North County youth Presented by the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Dieguito La Colonia Branch 715 Valley Avenue Solana Beach 7:30-8:30am RSVP by June 13 to Ally Hanlon (858) 720-2188 http://bgcsandieguito.org/event/ greatfuturesbreakfast/
June 21 Summer Kickoff Concert Presented by Carlsbad Educational Foundation Featuring Cody Lovaas Live music, food, and tons of family-friendly fun! Park Hyatt Aviara Resort Doors opens at 4pm Music at 5pm Proceeds will help fund music in local schools $25/ general admission $50/ VIP guest- front row seats, special gift bag and meet and greet with Cody www.carlsbaded.org Fairy Festival Fairies! Come celebrate summer at the Hamilton Children’s Garden Wear your fairy costume or come just as you are. Create a fairy house, make fairy treasures, leave messages on the wishing bush, or shop in the Fairyland market. Be sure to bring your camera for a picture with the Fairy Princess. San Diego Botanic Garden 230 Quail Gardens Encinitas 92024 10am-4pm Cost: free with admission or membership. Small fee for crafts (760) 436-3036 www.sdbgarden.org/fairyfest.htm June 21-22 Third Annual Kickin’ it Challenge Two-day soccer tournament that brings San Diego’s youth soccer teams together to help fight the battle against breast cancer 100% of proceeds raised at the event will go to Susan G. Komen San Diego to provide free services to women for every step of their breast cancer journey, which includes education, outreach, free mammograms, financial assistance for living expenses, food assistance, transportation and more. Frances Ryan Park 450 Hidden Trails Road Escondido, 92027 (760) 839-4691 Annual La Jolla Festival of the Arts Held on the University of California, San Diego campus in La Jolla, the event includes awardwinning artists, gourmet cuisine, contemporary music and entertainment. 10am-5pm http://lajollaartfestival.org
friends. Lake Poway 14644 Lake Poway Road Poway Free, family-friendly 5:30-7pm Parking is free at Lake Poway for all residents in the 92064 zip code and is $5 for non-residents Free shuttle at north parking lot at Poway High School starting at 4pm (858) 668-4772 June 23 Summer Reading Program at Carlsbad City Library All three Carlsbad City Library locations will host the annual Summer Reading Program from June 23-Aug. 8, featuring activities, reading incentives and entertainment This year’s theme: “Paws to Read” Free, family-friendly 3 Carlsbad locations: Carlsbad City Library (1775 Dove Lane) Georgina Cole Library (1250 Carlsbad Village Drive) Library Learning Center (3368 Eureka Place) www.carlsbadlibrary.org June 26 Vista BBQ Classic Featuring: BBQ Tastings, street fair, live entertainment Historic Downtown Vista 150 E. Broadway #A, Vista 10 am - 5 pm (760) 473-4516 www.vistabbqclassic.com June 28 Summer Movies in the Park Movie shown on a giant, cinema-quality screen. Bring a blanket or chair, picnic dinner or snack, and enjoy a family-friendly movie under the stars. Free, Family-Fun Recreation Area opens at 7:00pm and the movie begins at 8:00pm. Hot dogs, chips, drinks, popcorn, snow cones and candy will be for sale; all proceeds go to local teen programming. Free parking (fills up fast) Poway Community Park 13094 Civic Center Drive Poway (858) 668-4671 www.funflicks.com/summer-movie-series/ locations/poway-community-park/
June 22 Smart & Final Summer Concert Series presents The Fabulous Ultratones Outdoor concert, bring a chair, picnic dinner or snack, and have a great time with family and
35th Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off Festival Over 70,000 visitors enjoy tasty food, art, beachfront entertainment, shopping, and more Chili competition will feature more than 2 dozen
tastings Newport Avenue, Ocean Beach 10am- 8pm (619) 224-4906 www.oceanbeachsandiego.com/ob-street-fair Free Crafts at Lakeshore Learning Lakeshore Learning hosts a free craft activity each Saturday, where your kids can get creative. Every week features a new craft. Every Saturday 11am-3pm Lakeshore Learning 7510 Hazard Center Drive, San Diego (619) 297-8494 Guided Nature Walk Enjoy a free guided nature walk and learn about the history, geology, plants, animals and ecology of the park. These interpretive nature walks are offered to enhance your appreciation of our open space and the unique beauty of San Diego’s natural environment. Walks are free, open to the public with no reservations required, and will accommodate the physical or special needs of the group. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring along water. A hat and sunscreen are also recommended. Walk canceled if raining. San Diego, Mission Trails Regional Park, One Fr. Junipero Every Saturday 9:30-11am Bottle and Kegged Exhibit History Happy Hour and exhibit featuring San Diego’s Craft Brew Culture Admission is half price during Residents’ Free Tuesdays San Diego History Center (Balboa Park) 1649 El Prado, Suite 3 San Diego, 92101 (619) 232-6203 Free Summer Lunch Program Kids ages 1-18 are eligible for a free summer lunch Tuesdays-Fridays 11:30-12:30pm until August 15th (no lunches provided on July 4) Julian Library 1850 California 78 Julian (760) 765-2239
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What’s Happening in North County Morningstar, a Fun Investors Best Friend: Educational Lecture Investing Resources – Morningstar. Learn about the mutual fund investing resource database Morningstar and all of the benefits you can receive with your library card and the Library’s subscription to this gold mine. Program will be held in the library’s Info Lab. 9:30am Encinitas Library 540 Cornish Drive Encinitas (760) 753-7376
June 29
Love on a Leash Pet-provided therapy sponsored by Love on a Leash Foundation 10:30am 4S Ranch Library In the Children’s Room 10433 Reserve Drive San Diego (858) 673-4697
June 30
North County Health Fair and Alternative Health Services North County Health fair and Alternative Health Services 11am Ramona Library 1275 Main Street Ramona (760) 788-5270 Summer To-Dos for College-Bound High School students Come for a Mid-Summer College Prep Review session. Learn about: The College Admissions Process; ED, EA, Regular? When to visit colleges, how to visit, and what to ask How to choose academically-appropriate Colleges College Entrance Exams, ACT or SAT Subject Tests How to write a compelling essay Interview Techniques Student/Athlete Marketing 1-3pm If you would like to spend a couple of very valuable hours on college planning and preparation please reserve your seat by calling (619) 993-4015 Encinitas Library 540 Cornish Drive Encinitas (760) 753-7376
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Wacky Science Sunday Join Ms. Frizzle and The Magic School Bus Wahoo! for Wacky Science Sunday at the Natural History Museum. Get ready to explore the wild and wacky worlds of mysterious creatures, fascinating habitats, and phenomenal hands-on science! San Diego Natural History Museum 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park Every Sunday at 12:15-2:15pm (619) 232-3821
Toddler and Preschool Storytime Join Ms. Renee for stories, songs and activities that build early literacy skills. 9:30-10:15am Solana Beach Library 157 Stevens Avenue Solana Beach (858) 755-1404 Monday Classic Movie View a classic movie, with popcorn. Monday. (adults) 1pm San Marcos Library 2 Civic Center Drive San Marcos (760) 891-3000 CATCH Healthy Habits K-5th graders and their families have fun with the CATCH Healthy Habits intergenerational health & fitness program presented by OASIS seniors. Experience making healthy life choices and learn games while keeping family members active. 1:30-2:30pm San Marcos Library 2 Civic Center Drive San Marcos (760) 891-3000
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2014 Summer Camp Guide AK Martial Arts & Fitness Warrior Camp Week of July 7th Ages 5-14 6120 Innovation Way, Bressi Ranch, Carlsbad 760-828-7165 www.akkarate.com Your Ninja will learn sword, dagger, staff, nunchucks, bow & arrow in a safe environment. Film your own warrior movie. Includes Alga Park Day, pizza party & Nerf dart tag. 11 weeks of camp with different themes. Price starts as low as $149. Full & half day sessions after 6/1. 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 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 Oceanside Traditional Camp, Extended Camp, Field Trips, and Daily Camps available Fees range from $15-$85 401 Country Club Lane, Oceanside
(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
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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. Del Mar Ballet Del Mar Ballet Summer Intensives for Children & Pre-
professionals Children’s Summer Camp: June 23rd-27th & July 21st-25th Junior Summer Intensive: July 7th-18th Senior Summer Intensive: July 28th-August 15th 11211 Sorrento Valley Rd., San Diego (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.
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The Fine Tune Academy: Young Musicians Beach Camp Wednesdays From 8am-1pm Starting June 18th through August 6th
Ages 10-18 Camp is on the beach in Carlsbad. (760) 908-4911 www.thefinetuneacademy.com Get your young musician out of bed and down to Carlsbad Beach for a half-day of summer activities, music education and more. Music lessons in a constructive, social and encouraging environment. Music Camp show at the end of summer.
Kid Ventures June 9- August 19 9am-12pm, or 9am-3pm Ages 4 and up (Ages 2 & 3 years eligible for select dates) $45/day 10760 Thormint Road, San Diego (858) 207-6088 www.kidventuresplay.com Come camp out at Kid Ventures this summer! With 12 different weeks and themes to choose from including STAR WARS and FROZEN, full day, half day and weekly options there is something for everyone! See the full list of camps at http://www. kidventuresplay.com. All camps include hands-on activities, crafts and adventure play!
2014 Summer Camp Guide
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Twice Voted Most Awesome Camp for Kids in Southern California! Full-day camps are one week, Monday-Friday Nine sessions to choose from starting June 16 Open to students entering Grades 2-8 next fall
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2014 Summer Camp Guide Future Champions Golf FCG 3-Day Fun Camp 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 (858) 353-2104 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! Kid Ventures June 9- August 19 9am-12pm, or 9am-3pm Ages 4 and up (Ages 2 & 3 years eligible for select dates) $45/day 10760 Thormint Road, San Diego (858) 207-6088 www.kidventuresplay.com Come camp out at Kid Ventures this summer! With 12 different weeks and themes to choose from including STAR WARS and FROZEN, full day, half day and weekly options there is something for everyone! See the full list of camps at http://www. kidventuresplay.com. All camps include hands-on activities, crafts and adventure play!
Lights, Camera, Awesome Camp www.lightscameraawesome.org Presented by School of Creative Careers www.schoolforcreativecareers.org June 23-27 and August 4-8, 9am-3pm Open to grades 6-12 with separate tracks for middle school and high school students $550/student 9590 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 4 lca@schoolforcreativecareers.org • (858) 278-8882 *Open House June 14th from 9-11am Lights, Camera, AWESOME is a one-week, full day summer program like no other! Open to younger students for the first time, attendees obtain hands on experience with real professional broadcasting equipment by producing their very own LIVE television show. Learn skills: high definition cameras, tricaster virtual sets, graphics/video editing, mulit-track sound, news anchor, teleprompter, and more! 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!
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Spring Break Day Camp 4S Ranch
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Ultimate Summer Camp Escondido
760.746.3315 (Mitchell) 760.745.0515 (Baker)
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NewBridge School This summer’s there is “Art and Artists!” 12285 Oak Knoll Road, Poway (858) 679-5744 http://newbridgeschool.us NewBridge has been teaching students with disabilities for sixteen years, and we have plenty of proof that we actually do what we say. Our Summer Session is designed to be educational yet fun. Each summer we develop units around a central theme, and include technology, cooking, art, crafts, drama, all while maintaining our primary focus on teaching students HOW to learn. Class sizes are limited to eight students. Piano for Tiny Fingers, Summer PrePiano Groups & Kindermusik Pre Piano Camps: July 14 or 21, Aug. 4 or 11(4 lessons each week) Kindermusik Camp: July 7 or July 28 (4 Lessons each week) Children 2-5 years (3 to 5 yrs. Parent optional) 519 Quail Gardens Lane, Encinitas
(760) 994-8714 www.pianofortinyfingers.com Pre-Piano group lessons to introduce children to the basics of the piano, music rhythm & notation. Fun active instrument play, movement, singing, coloring and fun at the keyboard. Kindermusik is enriching musical fun with instruments, rhymes, singing, movement, puppet play & stories. Tuition is $68.
AK Martial Arts and Fitness 6120 Innovation Way Bressi Ranch Carlsbad akkarate.com (760) 828-7165
11 weeks of themed summer camps starting as low as $149
NEW BRIDGE SCHOOL 12285 Oak Knoll Road • Poway, CA 92064 • 858-679-5744 • www.newbridgeschool.us What do UCSD, UC Berkley, UC Irvine, Washington and Jefferson, and the University of Arizona have in common? Students who struggled before they attended NewBridge School. Today’s classrooms are big, busy, and fast. Many students struggle with the rigorous academic requirements, not because of intelligence, or motivation. In most cases, no one ever taught these students how to learn efficiently and effectively. At NewBridge School, highly-trained teachers work in small classrooms to teach research-based learning strategies. Targeted, systematic instruction gives students the know-how, ability and condence to achieve. We specialize in teaching students with language-based difficulties, such as dyslexia, and those with executive functioning difficulties, such as memory and attention. Our students become successful learners, then transition into some of the best private and public high schools and colleges. “These are talented young boys and girls who, with the right tools, will succeed anywhere,” says director Steven Mayo. “Our job is to give them the tools, then help them transition into larger, challenging academic programs.” NewBridge Learning Center provides intensive 1:1
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2014 Summer Camp Guide Publish My Book! June 16-27, 9am-12pm; 1pm-4pm July 7-18, 9am-12pm; 1pm-4pm July 28-Aug 8, 9am-12pm; 1pm-4pm Ages: 1st - 6th grade Horizon Prep School - Rancho Santa Fe (760) 310-1899 or sogocreation@yahoo.com http://prepsummer.org/ Children will write and illustrate their very own book and become a published author and illustrator by the end of the program. They will also dive deep into learning about the components of a story and aspects of publishing. The class includes 2 free copies of your child’s published book. Summer Camp at The New Children’s Museum June 16 – August 29 Camps available for children age 4 – 17 200 West Island Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 795-1463 http://thinkplaycreate.org/education/2014-summercamps NCM camps include hands-on art-making experiences, creative games, playtime in the park and ample time to explore the Museum’s galleries. Whether you’re cooking up a tasty treat or learning how to dance, sculpt or paint, you’re sure to have a fun and engaging experience with us.
Summer Explore at All-Star Academy June 6- August 15 Ages 5 to 14 10760 Thornmint Road, San Diego, CA 92127 (858) 356-7751 all-staracademy.com 9 week Summer Camp from June 16th to August 15th Basketball, Tennis, Swim, Dance, Ice Skating, Electronic Engineering, Movie Making, Rocketry, Magic, Chemical Science, Racing Cars, Play-Well Tecknology Lego Engineering, Chinese, Spanish. ZLAC Rowing Club ZLAC Junior Girls Learn to Row Camp I: July 7 through July 18, M_F, 4-6pm Camp II: July 28 through August 8, M_F 4-6pm
Girls 13 through 18 years old 1111 Pacific Beach Drive, San Diego (858) 274-7826 zlac.org Learn how to row in Mission Bay! ZLAC is an all women’s rowing club. Cost is $275 per two-week camp ($500 for both) Space is limited to 20 girls per camp – Sign up soon!
Rock Your Summer Family Nights Rock Church North County | 1740 La Costa Meadows Dr. | Suite 200, San Marcos, CA 92078
Interactive Movie Night: July 18 YOU are in the movie! Characters will come to life as you experience our interactive surprises in this TOTALLY uniquemovie-viewing experience.
Slime Time Live: August 15 A family game show with crazy prizes, slime games and awesome memories made together!
Summer Block Party: September 12 We’ll host the craziest and most fun block party ever, complete with DJs, glow stuff, yummy treats, photo booths, and family activities to close your summer out the right way.
Stay Updated on Rock Kids events at sdrock.com/kids
CAMP ROCK 2014
Who: Kids entering K-5th grade in the 2014-15 school year Where: Rock Church Point Loma 2277 Rosecrans St, San Diego, 92106 When: June 24-27 Register at: www.sdrock.com/events/14074/ 16
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Birthday Party Guide
June = Birthday Party season and we want to help make your child’s party a huge success!
Kidsville Playgym 2375 Marron Rd. Carlsbad, CA 92008 Phone: (760) 730-9022 www.kidsvilleplaygym.com info@kidsvilleplaygym.com Awesome Birthday Parties for children 1-6 years old. Private and supervised with popular characters in the Playgym and a beautifully painted party room.
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We have highlighted our favorite local birthday party venues and resources here.
Kid Ventures 10760 Thormint Road, San Diego (858) 207-6088 www.kidventuresplay.com Kid Ventures offers award-winning party packages that is tailored to fit your party size, budget, and needs with a hands-on team of party helpers at your beckon call. Our party experts sweat all the details from pre-party planning to after-party cleanup and everything in between!
BRINGING THE FUN TO YOUR PARTIES!! Red Throne Events Our services cater to all ages 29115 Valley Center Rd Suite I-2, Valley Center ** We travel to where the event is being held (760) 428-2184 www.redthroneevents.com At Red Throne Events we help you create a magical experience at your next event! Our services include and are not limited to; character performers, themed parties, face painting & glitter tattoos, catering, decor, specialty parties, baby showers, party favors, party entertainment and more! Tumble Gym Bus Locations vary around North County, San Diego Ages 2-6 (760) 715-2723 www.tumblegymbus.com Tumble Gym Bus is an amazing mobile gymnastics program specifically designed for two to six year olds. All equipment is inside the bus including a balance beam, trampoline, rings, bars and much more. TGB services preschools as well as home parties!
Tumble Gym Bus offers a mobile gymnastics program for preschool-aged children in North County, San Diego! They teach the fundamentals of gymnastics with music, dance, and games! • Birthday Parties • Company Events • Playgroups • Preschools • Holiday Parties
www.tumblegymbus.com • (760) 715-2723
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Skater of the Month
Jimmy Thomas Age: 13 Hometown: Oceanside Stance: Regular Sponsors: My Parents Started Skating at Age: 10 ½ Started Competing at Age: 12 Favored Discipline: I like everything but started with street.
Career Highlights 2nd place Spine Ramp at the Shane Hidalgo Contest
Q&A
How has living in North County affected your skating career? I feel lucky to live in North County because of all the skate parks and local skate companies near by. Who are some local pros and companies that have helped you in your achievements? Skateboarding Pro Oscar Jordan and Aura Training Facility have helped me a lot. Both have helped me learn new tricks and progress at a rapid pace. Where do you see yourself professionally in 5 years? I see myself competing more and hopefully being sponsored by a few companies.
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What’s your favorite after-school snack? I love quesadillas. Do you get nervous before every competition? If so, what do you do to relax and calm your nerves? I do get nervous. To calm myself down, I just take deep breaths, stay confident and tell myself that I am going to do well. What advice do you have for other kids thinking about learning how to skateboard? I would say, ‘Go for it!’ It’s going to be a little hard in the beginning, but it will be all fun after that. Don’t give up.
and hobbies, can you tell our readers about those? Right now I play competitive soccer and I like filming and taking pictures of myself and my friends skating. How do you juggle your other interests and skateboarding? Sometimes juggling everything is really hard. I just make skating my priority and skate as much as I can. Is there anything else you want to add? I would like to say thank you to my parents, Aura Training Facility and my awesome friends for all of their encouragement and support! NCK
We hear that you have several other talents
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Get Your Good Sleep On!
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t’s not news that new (and seasoned) parents have a general lack of good sleep. Summer’s three months of extra daylight hours and children’s offschool sleep patterns (or lack of sleep patterns) typically erase routines and any hope for adequate amounts of good sleep. Among many benefits, getting good sleep activates a complicated process that leaves your body and brain rested and healthy the next day, both necessities of busy, multi-tasking parents. A bad night’s sleep has shown to contribute toward a lower level of brain function throughout the day. Although we can’t make your children sleep when you want to sleep, we can shed some light on sleep and how to do it best thanks to wellknown local Sleep-Posture Expert, Dr Rick Loos. Why is good sleep so important? Sleep recharges the body and brain from each day’s hard work. It’s the only time of day when the body has a chance to rest and recover. It’s also the brain’s time to process all the thoughts and information running through our minds. What prevents you from getting a good sleep? An over active mind, excessive caffeine or alcohol consumption, electronics, noise, light, hormones, and stress can all prevent you from good and/or adequate sleep. About Sleep Posture... What sabotages your spine’s alignment? Gravity, poor posture, modern day lifestyle (lots of sitting and driving), poor sleeping habits (sleep position, and the other good sleep prevention items I listed above), and the use of regular foam, feather, or fiber fill pillows. Which pillows are good and which are not? Likely, it is time to break-up with your current pillow(s). Typically pillows are poorly designed. They tend to be over or under supportive and they come in a variety of shapes and sizes. These designs don’t take the human bodies natural shape and curve into consideration and often reverse the curve as demonstrated in the X-Ray photos here.
What health problems are caused by an unsupported spine? Some of the health problem include: neck pain, back pain, stiffness, numbness, headaches, and herniated discs. We definitely want to avoid those health issues and get a good night’s sleep. So, what now? Sleep with the Proper Pillow, a sleep-posture pillow product that I created and put on the market a few years ago. It’s the only supportive, spine-aligning pillow like it and here is why it works: • the cut of the pillow layers support your body’s natural curve • your neck and spine is in proper alignment (see X-Ray photo) • an inner orthotic foam blend adjusts to sleeping position on side or back • a stay cool comfort layer allows for continuous airflow and temp regulation • the removable quilted outer cover can be washed in a standard washing machine
Great news! How can we get one today? Visit www.properpillow.com for all the info. and to place an order. We’re offering 20% off pillows during the month of June with code NCKJUNE! Like us on Facebook at facebook. com/ProperPillow anytime in June and one lucky Facebook fan will WIN a pillow on June 30th!
SUNDAY SAFE AND FUN: THE ROCK CHURCH CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
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alentin Diaz knows that children are our future and he has a love and a passion for teaching them. As a volunteer in the children’s ministry of the Rock Church, Diaz has a contagious attitude that influences his fellow volunteers and inspires families and the community. “If I had one hope for these kids,” said Diaz,
“it would be them leaving and them understanding that God loves them and God has a plan for their life.” The Rock Church’s goal every Sunday is to foster a family environment where every child from age one year to fifth grade can find a place to belong. At its North County site (as well as the original Point Loma location and a new site in East County) dedicated volunteers and trained staff work to help kids learn the stories of the Bible and the good news of Jesus Christ and His love. It’s not day care but it’s safe and creative and a lot of fun. Rock volunteers like Diaz love being with kids and teaching them God’s Word. “They are just so fun to hang around. What they are experiencing is the Word at their level,” said Diaz, who last November was honored as a Rock Hero. Diaz focuses on making Bible teachings
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more relatable to kids. Through his methods he tries to make the messages easy for the children to understand and applicable in their everyday application. “He makes the word alive and relevant to [the kids]. Church is happening in their everyday lives,” said Christina Paiva, Rock Kids Elementary Worship Service Producer. “Diaz has a love for the children and works hard to be an encouragement to each and every one of them.” The Rock Church children’s services are offered during worship services at 8AM, 10AM, 12PM, and 5PM. “We have such a responsibility to train them up right, and what better way to start then in Children’s Ministry,” said Diaz. For more information, visit www.sdrock. com/campuses/northcounty. NCK
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HOT PICS
! Spotted in North CounCoty unty to in North See what these kids have been up
iD Tech students take interests further and gain a competitive advantage for school, college, and future careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).
Kids at Park Dale Lane Elementary can’t wait for the June 6th Life is Good Fiesta Friday! On your mark, get set...GO!!! AKMA students and their buddies participated in obstacle course races for medals and prizes at the AKMA500Party on May 10th.
Walter is having a blast at the Gogobot San Diego App Unveiling Beach BBQ in Mission Bay Park. 22
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The AKMA Master’s Club wowed the crowd with a stunning demonstration at the AKMA500 Party on May 10th.
Ballet students of The Dance Academy at The Children’s School performed during the Art of Dance show, imitating the scenes famously painted by Degas.
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Surfer of the Month
Malia Faramarzi Grade: 7th School: Dehesa Charter Age: 13
Career Highlights
Hometown: Encinitas
NSSA Conference Champion - Goldcoast Explorer Girls 2014
Stance: Regular
NSSA West Coast Regional Finalist - Explorer Girls 2013, 2014
Sponsors: Volcom, Sanuk, Dakine, Matuse, Hansen’s Boardroom, Sauritch Surfboards
Invitation to Surfing America Prime Series 2013 Qualification to Surfing America Championship 2012, 2013 WSA West Coast Championship Finalist 2011, 2012
Q&A
How has living in North County affected your surfing career? North County has so many different spots with several types of waves from Seaside to Trestles in the far North County. We have beach breaks that help when training for afternoon contest heat conditions. Then there are reefs and point breaks that allow you to really work on your flow and style. Who are some local pros and companies that have helped you in your achievements? How? When I was younger, we would always go to Cardiff Reef. So growing up I was able to watch Joel Tudor and Ryan Burch who have so much style. They are fun to watch. Local reps were always around as well and would help me out with supplies. Ricky Irons sent me to my first Surfer Poll awards when I was 8. I was able to meet all of the pros and felt what it would be like to be a part of the surfing community. Big thanks to Scott O, Sandra D, Greg Sauritch, the Hansen family, and crews at Matuse, Sanuk, and Volcom. Special Thanks to Rick Devoe for my first sponsor when I was 6. Any advice to other surfers out there looking to improve their skills? Surf as much as you can and have fun. When it is not fun anymore, that is when you need to step back and remember
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why you started surfing in the first place. From a competitive side, when free surfing I try to always work on something new (going backside, working on a cutback, body mechanics, equipment, etc). Surfing all kinds of waves helps from a contest perspective as well. If you want to take competitive surfing as far as you can, get a good coach to help you fine tune your surfing and heat strategies. Also, I like to switch up my activities – add in some sort of cross training soccer, basketball, volleyball, track etc. This will help with the cardio element of your surfing. What do you love the most about surfing? Why? Well, surfing is really fun! It feels so good in the water to know you are going to do something new each day. Surfing lets me be myself and express my personality. Surfing is really good for you and many long friendships come out of surfing! Have you ever had any shark run-ins? Other sea creatures? I have only seen leopard sharks and sand sharks in the water. I did see a lot of sea turtles in Mexico and Hawaii while surfing. But my mom has a really cool photo she took of me at Rincon where two dolphins are jumping completely out of the water about 20 yards from me.
Starting Competing: 2006 Hobbies: Surfing, skating, skiing, soccer, art, hanging out with friends Favorite Surf Spot: Seaside, Swamis, D Street Long board or short board: Short
Where do you see yourself professionally in 5 years? I will be a senior in high school trying to figure out what is next. Perhaps I will be playing collegiate soccer somewhere along the coast. But before that (in the next few years) I am planning on surfing some Junior Pro and Women’s Star events to see where that might lead. I dream of being on the Women’s ASP, so that is definitely a goal of mine Who is your favorite pro-surfer? Lots of favorites: Kelly Slater, Claire Bevilacqua, Carissa Moore, and Lakey Peterson Where is your go-to surf gear shop? That is easy,…. has to be Hansen’s!!!!! Hansen’s is the best shop in San Diego and has everything you need for surfing. They also have a great selection of ski and snowboard equipment. What’s the biggest wave you’ve ever surfed? Maybe about 8 foot in mainland Mexico. Is there anything else you would like to add? Thanks to my mom for taking me surfing every day. Thanks to my dad for teaching me how to surf. Thanks to my sponsors , coaches, and mentors. NCK June 2014 | North County Kids
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Mom to Mom
Book Review
Megan Rath is a wife and mom of a 8 year old daughter and 4 year old son. She is the organizer of the Hip Chicks Book Club (www.meetup.com/hipchicksbookclub), a large group of diverse women of all ages that meets in North County every month. A native of North County all her life, she currently lives in Vista.
Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict by Laurie Viera Rigler Being a Jane Austen fan myself, I was really hoping to love this book. It has some really good elements, like a romance similar to Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett, and of course traveling back to Jane Austen’s time. But the author’s writing was a little vague, especially in the end, and I was left wanting a little more from the story.
I give this one a C. If you liked this book, or Jane Austen’s work in general, I highly suggest the British television mini-series, Lost in Austen, which I discovered at my local library.
An Abundance of Katherines by John Green After winning a game show for “Smart Kids”, former child prodigy Colin Singleton (who has dated and been dumped by nineteen girls named Katherine throughout his 18 years of life) and his best friend embark on a road trip with Colin’s game show winnings. Although this is an awardwinning book, I’m really torn between liking it and disliking it. I really like John Green’s writing style, and the story itself is, for the most part, entertaining and well rounded. But Colin is so whiny, and actually really annoying, especially with his anagramming everything, and trying to predict how long a relationship will last through a math theorem, that it’s hard to get through at times.
I give this book a C+. If you liked this book, I definitely recommend The Fault in Our Stars, also by John Green. It is a great book.
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Kids & Their Pets
Baby Thomas loves his “cat naps” with the friendly family feline, Muffin.
Best friends Grace and Grace (we’re not kidding!) give lots of love to Bear. Little Blaire loves playing ball with her family’s sweet dog, Sam.
Georgia loves getting sandy hugs from her pup Lucy!
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A is for App Weber’s On The Grill Cost: $4.99 Dads love to grill. And Weber’s On The Grill is an app for iPhone that features 280 grill recipes and over 40 recipes for rubs, marinades and sauces. Features include favorite recipe tags, create and share master grocery list, watch how-to videos, grill timer and dad can even add his own notes to each recipe. It also has over 100 tips to master your grilling techniques – not that dad needs any! ESPN ScoreCenter Cost: Free Dads love sports. And the ESPN ScoreCenter will keep him up-dodate on all of the action. He’ll never miss the score or the latest news of a game. Follow NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, NASCAR, Golf, Tennis, and much more. He’ll be able to get special coverage of his favorite teams and watch the latest videos. Even check stats and standings at any time. And the best part – it’s free. Beer Timer Cost: $0.99 Dads love beer. And beer is meant to be enjoyed cold. Ice cold. So what happens when you purchase room temperature beer and you’re thirsty? You throw the beer in the freezer. And what happens if you forget about that beer? Well if you’ve ever cleaned up frozen beer slush out of your freezer you know. The Beer Timer app will time dad’s beer based on the type and the size, making the perfectly chilled beverage for the man of the house! Golfshot: Golf GPS Cost: $29.99 A lot of dads love to play golf, and this app will help them know their course. Golfers can measure distances by touching the screen and it shows the length to the tee or the middle of that dogleg left. It includes 35,000+ pre-mapped courses including aerial images and will determine the distances to the front, center, and back of the green. You can keep score for up to four golfers with a simple score entry. View statistics during and after your
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round and even get an email to share your scorecard! This app works on both iPad and iPhone. Home Improvement Calcs Cost: $1.99 This app helps with ALL of those home improvement jobs that dad has yet to tackle. The app calculates things like how much concrete renovators are needed to redo a walk way or the number of paving bricks to put in a new patio. It handles most home improvement calculations easily. It does conversions between amps, watts and volts. It figures geometry calcula-
Happy Father’s Day!
tions like the angle needed to put a rafter to get the right pitch and handles heating and air, lumber material calculations, area calculations for things like carpet or flooring, measurements and more. It saves measurements as well and can share them via email. Father’s Day Greeting Cards Cost: $0.99 Would you like to create a beautiful and fun greeting card for your dad? Father’s Day Greeting Cards is here for you! Greet your Father for his holiday with a custom designed digital card with a picture of your choice. It’s fun and simple. Choose a card design, take a photo or select one from your gallery and place your smiley face (or your dad’s) into the hole. This collection contains 12 beautiful greeting cards to pick from. Gorilla Cam Cost: Free Don’t miss the awesome shots your little soccer player makes simply because your iPhone won’t zoom. This fantastic app delivers a huge list of features including digital zoom, anti-shake, self-timer, time lapse, continuous rapid-fire shooting, and more. Your kiddo will be stoked that you got the shot! Star Walk Cost: $2.99 This app identifies constellations based on your GPS location, and will up your romance cred considerably while you discover more than 9,000 heavenly bodies with your honey. iFitness Cost: $1.99 Like a little personal trainer that you carry in your pocket, iFitness helps you create an easy exercise plan and stick with it. With images and videos of more than 300 exercises, you can create several customized routines (with or without equipment) so you’re never bored. The app features a stopwatch and a food/weight/ measurement tracker to cut down on extra devices. *Great for the business traveler dad! NCK
HOT PICS
! Spotted in North CounCoty unty to in North See what these kids have been up
AKMA Little Tigers (ages 3-4) flying into action!!
Skyler, 16, performs his original song “Weather Patterns” at The Grauer School’s “Café Night of Originals” incorporating sounds from scissors and a stapler.
Phillip, 17, performs the guitar on a remix of a Grauer original song, “Sweet Like Me” with lead vocalist Chase Miller, 14, at The Grauer School’s “Café Night of Originals.”
“HAY-YA!” Devon, 15, performs an original scene written by fellow student, Sawyer, 14. At The Grauer School’s “Café Night of Originals.”
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Down To Earth Dad
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henever I hear the opening chords to the song The Power of Love by Huey Lewis & The News I am transported back in time – no Flux Capacitor required – to the summer of 1985, sitting in a movie theater with my buddies, getting ready to watch Back to the Future for the third time. Over the past 30 years I’ve probably watched Back to the Future 1,000 times, and for the longest period I just couldn’t put my finger on why this particular movie has such a hold over me. I solved the mystery a few years ago when I read an interview with the film’s screenwriter Bob Gale. He explained that the premise for the movie originated after he found his father’s old high school yearbook and discovered that his dad had been the president of his graduating class. Bob Gale had never known that fact about his dad, and he wondered if he had gone to high school at the same time with his dad, if they would have been friends. After reading Bob Gale’s interview it became clear to me – Back to the Future is about a son’s quest to find friendship with his father, and the reason I am so drawn to the movie is because I can vicariously experience the father and son relationship between Marty and George McFly.
You see, my dad never really wanted to be my friend. He didn’t think that was his job as a parent. He had more of a Boy Named Sue philosophy to fatherhood, where he purposely did things to make me tough, because he understood the world can be a hard place and toughness is a valuable commodity. I can appreciate this approach to parenting, but I don’t necessarily want to repeat it. Now, I don’t claim to be an expert in parenting, but my personal philosophy is that being friends with our kids – at least to some degree – is a good thing. I understand this can be tricky business. If you’re too good of friends they won’t respect you, so you have to find the right balance. I try to find this balance by taking an active interest in the hobbies my kids enjoy now: LEGOs, guitar and soccer. It’s my hope that the time we spend doing these activities today will turn into a lifelong friendship. So what would I like this month for Father’s Day? Well, for now I just want to spend time with my kids building things out of LEGOs. But the gift I really want is in the future: when my kids inevitably discover my old high school yearbooks, I don’t want them to sit around and wonder if we could have been friends in a different time, under different circumstances. NCK The Down to Earth Dad is a lawyer by day and youth soccer coach by night. He lives in Carlsbad with his wife and two kids. June 2014 | North County Kids
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HERO
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Mark Divine
ell-known Encinitas local, Mark Divine wears many hats. He is a father, retired Navy SEAL, serial entrepreneur of several multiple-million dollar businesses (www.SEALFIT.com, www.navySEALs.com, www.unbeatablemind.com, www.uscrossfit.com), and Author of three recent books. Divine recommends giving a Father’s Day gift that will last Dad throughout the year. Something that will help him better himself like the physical and mental toughness techniques of a Navy SEAL, which are taught in Divine’s three books. Learn more about Divine and order yourself a book (or three) at www.SEALFIT.com or on www.Amazon.com today!
At what age did you become a Navy SEAL? I entered the SEAL training program at 25 and turned 26 while in training. What inspired you to become a SEAL? I was working as a CPA in New York City after graduating from Colgate University. I was very frustrated by the greed and lack of authenticity I saw in the financial world there. I was inspired by a SEAL recruiting video titled “Be Someone Special” and thought that I did not feel special grubbing for money…leading others as a SEAL officer sounded pretty special so I went for it!
a SEAL every day to increase my confidence and chances of success. In training my sense of “been there, done that” helped me earn the title of “honor man” (#1 graduate in my class).
Tell us one of the most important lessons you learned as a SEAL. I learned so many lessons as a SEAL – here are just a few of them.
What advice do you have for young men (and women) interested in becoming a SEAL? Begin your physical, mental, and moral training now. To be a SEAL you must do the work up front, not wait till you get there and hope you get through. Seek a mentor and training program such as those we offer at www.sealfit.com. Currently only men are allowed in the SEALs, but that doesn’t mean interested ladies should not explore special operations. There are many amazing jobs for females to work alongside SEALs and other special ops units.
1. It is the small things that count the most. Every day in SEAL training we had to shine our boots and clean our gear. Initially they seemed like mindless tasks. I soon noticed that the guys with the best maintained gear, also performed better. If you take care of the little things in life, the big things tend to take care of themselves.
We know that you are an author of 3 books, congrats! Can you tell us about each book in one sentence? a. The Way of The SEAL The Way of the SEAL will help leaders from all walks of life learn to think and succeed like an elite warrior.
2. Everyone needs a swim buddy. In SEAL training we were paired up with a “swim buddy.” We were never to be more than 15 feet from our swim buddy in the water and on land during most events. This seemed like an unreasonable request however, my swim buddy and I came to rely on each other, and in many instances we carried each other across the finish line. I learned how important it is to not try to go it alone in life.
b. Unbeatable Mind Unbeatable Mind is my philosophy and toolkit to forge mental toughness and emotional resiliency to be able to conquer any challenge in life.
3. Win in your mind before starting the challenge In SEAL training I visualized myself succeeding as
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c. 8 Weeks to SEALFIT 8 Weeks to SEALFIT is a NYT best seller that provides the comprehensive and unconventional functional training program to train your body and mind like a Navy SEAL.
What made you decide to share your knowledge of training to become, and then becoming a SEAL? In 2007 I started SEALFIT with a focus on training SEAL and other special ops candidates. Soon I had people from all walks of life, who were inspired by the training and ethos of SEALFIT, coming to train with me in our 3 day, 1 week and 3 week immersion academies. The positive transformations experienced made me want to share SEALFIT with a broader audience. So I launched my online training academy and first book, Unbeatable Mind. Then I decided to reach business leaders with The Way of the SEAL. Is there a lack of knowledge/literature available to the public on the topics that your books discuss? (were you trying to fill a void?) Yes – there is very little information about integrated warrior development training (which is what I introduce in The Way of the SEAL and Unbeatable Mind). The training is all encompassing combining physical, mental, emotional, intuition and spiritual. Good luck to everyone…Hooyah! Commander Mark Divine *Visit the North County Kids Facebook page for a chance to WIN one of Mark’s books for the special Dad in your life. The winners will be announced June 13th, just in time for Father’s Day. www.facebook.com/NorthCountyKidsMagazine
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