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san diego
North County
Lauren Fleming
A Modern Family Magazine
North County Kid of the Month
Surfer of the Month
pg. 5
Spring Salads Recipes pg. 22
Down to Earth Dad Pinterest Picks
Painwood Derby pg. 28
Find the
perfect camp
for your kids this summer!
March 2014
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appy March everyone! Winter has passed, spring is on the horizon, and days are (thankfully) growing longer and longer! Mardi Gras lands on March 4th and is French for Fat Tuesday, referring to the practice of the last night of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season, which begins on Ash Wednesday. We can definitely help you out with some “fatty” recipes on our Pinterest page to fully indulge in before you fast! Then on March 17th we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with green beer and Corned Beef and Hash. This sounds like a month of eating, eh? We’re in. Warm weather is also approaching which means spring and summer planning is on the horizon. We’ve included an amazing Summer Camp Guide that spotlights some of our top spring and summer camp recommendations for you and your family. Be sure to also read the always funny Down to Earth Dad who exposes what parents secretly do for their kids (sell Girl Scout cookies, build science projects… sound familiar?) Also take a look at some fun and helpful apps in A is for App, all centered around the great outdoors and camping tips for the whole family. For ideas regarding your next local family outing, flip to our packed Local Events Calendar and also check out what celebs have to say about vacation in our Celeb Tracker… you might be surprised by some! As always, take a peek at our kid spotlights and be prepared to be amazed at the local talent!
5 North County Kid of the Month: Lauren Fleming 6 Pinterest Picks: Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 7 Celeb Vacation Tracker 8 North County Local Events Calendar 11 Summer Camp Guide 19 San Diego Zoo: Summer
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Camps Adventures Like No Other
21 Spotted! 22 The Good Food Factory
Recipe of the Month: Spring Salads!
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23 Surfer of the Month: Brennan
May the luck of the Irish be with you!
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A is for App: Happy St. Patrick’s Day & Camping Helpers
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26 Skater of the Month: Sierra Kerr
Graphic Design Weston Carls www.westoncarls.com
KIDS
san diego
North County
Lauren Fleming
A MoDeRn FAMily MAgAzine
North CouNty KiD of thE MoNth
Surfer of the Month
pg. 5
Cover Photo
Spring Salads Recipes
Marshall Williams www.marshallwilliams.com
Down to Earth Dad
pg. 22
Pinterest Picks
Painwood Derby pg. 28
Special… Because They Are
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27 Kids and Their Pets 28 Mom to Mom Book Review 28 Down to Earth Dad: Painwood Derby 30 Special Needs Kids and Their Families Made to Feel
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March 2014
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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
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Photos by Kel Casey, www.kelcasey.com
Lauren Fleming Age: 18 Grade: 12th Grade School: Steele Canyon High School Hobbies: Ballet, Singing, Reading, and All Things Disney Favorite Food: Cheddar Cheese Favorite thing about living in San Diego: Going to the Beach Favorite Beach: Fletcher’s Cove Favorite Restaurant: Buca di Beppo
Who is your inspiration/role model? My mom. She is everything I want to be as a person.
Q&A
How long have you been dancing? 13 years. I started taking ballet classes at San Diego Civic Youth Ballet when I was 4, and have stuck with it ever since. What do you love the most about dancing? Performing! I love being able to put a smile on someone’s face. What do you love most about the San Diego Civic Youth Ballet program? The vibe – it’s very close, inclusive, and drama-free. Do you ever get nervous before a performance? If so, what do you do to relax? Yes – all the time! But you stop being nervous when you’re on stage. You are still kind of nervous, but it’s O.K.; you know what you are doing because you have been training for that moment for so long. Which performance stands out as your favorite so far? The last production of Cinderella in 2010. I played one of the stepsisters, which has been my favorite role to date. The stepsisters are the comedy of the
show, and the role requires lots of improvisation and acting. It was a blast! What is the most difficult thing about being a ballet dancer? Finding balance with everything else in your schedule; you definitely have to make sacrifices. You have to learn to be O.K. with saying, “No, I can’t spend the night. No, I can’t go to that party – I have ballet.” How did you react when you learned you would be dancing the role of Cinderella? I was with my best friend when my mom texted me, “O.K. Don’t freak out...” and she took forever to send the rest of the message. But when we read that I was cast as Cinderella, my friend screamed and then I screamed. It was totally unexpected, so I was really excited! What are you looking forward to most about dancing the role of Cinderella? Partnering and being bullied by the stepsisters. We are all friends, so it makes it really funny.
So you are graduating from high school this year. What are your plans for the future? Go to college and study Astronautical Engineering. My dream is to be the person who designs spacecraft! I always liked math and astronomy, so I decided to put those two together and make a career out of it. What advice do you have for other kids looking to start dancing? If you want to, then make it happen! Don’t let anything stop you from doing it. NCK
Don’t miss seeing the North County Kid of the Month, Lauren Fleming, performing on stage in Cinderella in April! The production runs April 2-April 6 with special show dates for Schools and Girl Scouts. Tickets are just $10$15 and can be purchased online at www.sdcyb.org or by phone (619) 233-3060. Be sure to LIKE San Diego Civic Youth Ballet on Facebook and find them on Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest @SDCYBallet. San Diego Civic Youth Ballet is the resident classical ballet school in Balboa Park since 1945. To learn more about what they do for your community, visit www.sdcyb.org or call (619) 233-3060. March 2014 | North County Kids
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Celeb vacation Tracker Spring Break is just a month away! What are your plans? See what these celebs have to say about vacation.
“I was just thinking about booking a vacation to Mexico. And here’s why… it’s easy from where I live, it’s quiet and warm and the food is amazing!” Amanda Seyfried
“St. Barth’s. I’m going to read, rest, swim, eat and drink wine.” Brooke Burke
“The thing I love most about going on vacation is that I get to leave behind any kind of schedule. My entire life is scheduled from morning to night, and when I’m on vacation, there is no schedule.”
“I might do some touring in South America, and go down and do some music and have some fun.” LL Cool J
Kelly Clarkson
“One thing we do every summer is we always go to the beach with our big BBQ and our dog and our friends.”
“Hopefully I’ll be working over the summer. But if not, my husband and I usually go to Italy or Sweden or both and kill two birds with one stone because our families are there, so we end up going to visit family.”
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Malin Akerman
“Honestly if I get a vacation I’m gonna go and sit on my couch in New York cause that’s the one place I haven’t been for a very long time!” Matt Damon
“I like to vacation in front of my BBQ in my backyard.” Ty Burrell
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What’s Happening in North County March 1- May 11 The Flower Fields See over 50 acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers in bloom The Flower Fields 5704 Paseo del Norte Carlsbad Adults $12 Seniors 60+ $11 Children 3-10 $6 (760) 431-0352 March 1 San Diego Pet Expo Free event including tons of exhibitors, prizes and giveaways, discounted vaccinations, free nail trims, live entertainment and much more! Feel free to bring your pet (with proof of vaccinations and a proper leash/restraint) Del Mar Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, 92014 10am-6pm $10 parking (858) 755-1161 www.PetExpoSanDiego.com Boardwalk Craft Market Shop local on the Hamburger Factory/Poway Historical Museum boardwalk Good buys from local artisans who create woodworking, sculpture, pottery, sterling silver, paintings, hand-blown glass, photography and much more. Old Poway Park 14134 Midland Road Poway 8am-2pm (858) 668-4576
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Del Mar Whole Foods One Year Anniversary Live music, food, beer and wine tastings and kids activities La Pan’s BBQ cart will be outside cooking seafood and chicken dishes. Local craft breweries and wineries will be sampling from 1-4pm Hess Brewing will be in the Tavern from 4-8pm Kids Sushi class at 1pm, cupcake decorating at 2pm & face painting from 2-4pm All proceeds benefit the Whole Planet Foundation Whole Foods Del Mar 2600 Via De La Valle, Suite 100 Del Mar (858) 436-9800 March 1- 2 Spring Home and Garden Show Hundreds of exhibits of home improvement products and remodeling ideas Del Mar Fairgrounds O’Brien Hall and Bing Crosby Hall 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, 92014 Saturday 10am-6pm Sunday 10am-5pm Adults $8 Children under 12 are free Seniors $6 $10 parking (858) 350-3738 www.springhomegardenshow.com
March 2: Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
March 3 Poway Center for the Performing Arts Foundation Presented Cinderella Poway Center for the Performing Arts 15498 Espola Road, Poway Part theater camp, part community gathering - all fun! Auditions for free week-long Theater Camp (March 3-8) for children 5-18 Auditions: Monday, March 3 at 4 pm at Poway Center for the Performing Arts Performances: Saturday, March 8 at 3 & 7 pm (858) 668-4693 Day of Play at The Children’s School The Children’s School 2225 Torrey Pines Lane La Jolla, 92037 Ages 1-4 with parent Activities include: art & clay creations, gardening, music & movement, outdoor exploration 9-11am (858) 454-0184 info@tcslj.org Sushi Night at the Trifeta Tavern Whole Foods Del Mar 2600 Via De La Valle, #100 Del Mar 6-8pm Every Monday $19/person (858) 436-9800
March 4: Happy Mardi Gras!
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WOW First Wednesdays Free Concert Free performance in the 400-seat Center Theater Performer: Christopher Dean, California-based guitarist California Center for the Arts Escondido 235 E. Grand Avenue Escondido 1pm, 4pm, 7pm (760) 839-4777
19th Annual Ugly Dog Contest Join the Kiwanis club & the San Diego Coastal Chamber of Commerce for the 19th Annual Ugly Dog Contest 10 categories including: Ugliest Dog, Adult’s Cutest Dog, Best Trick, Most Beautiful, Best St. Patty’s Day Costume and more. Bates Nut Farm 15954 Woods Valley Road Valley Center 10:30am (760) 749-3333
Spark, Friends of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego, Peers and Beers Networking/Tasting Event Celebrate the wrap up of their Little Jumps… Big Changes fundraiser and service event. Evening includes craft beer tastings and networking with local young professionals Green Flash Brewing Company 6550 Mira Mesa Blvd., San Diego 5:30-8pm (760) 746-3315 Mommy & Me Movies $6 movie tickets and $6 popcorn and drink combo specials Digiplex Poway 13475 Poway Road 10am Every Wednesday (858) 679-3887 March 7 Parent Education: Strengths The Children’s School 2225 Torrey Pines Lane La Jolla, 92037 1:45-3pm (858) 454-0184 info@tcslj.org March 8 Kids in the Garden Class: Planting with Farmer Jones Alta Vista Gardens 1270 Vale Terrace Drive Vista (top of the hill inside Brengle Terrace Park) 10am-noon $5/child, accompanied adults are free (760) 822-6824 farmerjones@altavistagardens.org 3rd Annual Spring Forward Festival Grape Day Park 321 N. Broadway Avenue Escondido, 92025 Children and families in the hundreds gather to enjoy live music, food, and excitement 10am (760) 743-8207
healthy weight, getting into healthy activities and keeping a healthier home. Watch chefs prepare and then sample healthy dishes, watch a belly dancing show, join a Zumba class or receive a massage. Del Mar Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, 92014 Saturday 10am-6pm Sunday 10am-5pm $10 parking (805) 461-6700 www.healthylivingfestival.com March 24-30
March 16 North County St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival Featuring: Parade, Street fair vendors, Irish Entertainment and Children’s activities. Main Street in Historic Downtown Vista Festival 10am-4pm Parade 11am-noon (760) 414-9391 www.vvba.org The Encinitas Mile 1-mile road race with categories including Kids’ Mile, Under-18 Mile, Masters Mile, Elite Women and Men Miles, and Dog Mile! 8-11am $25/person (760) 943-1950 www.encinitas101.com
March 17: Happy St. Patrick’s Day! March 21 Parent Education: ABCs of Resilience and Challenging Beliefs The Children’s School 2225 Torrey Pines Lane La Jolla, 92037 1:45-3pm (858) 454-0184 Breakfast with Champions Benefit Join NFL legends Mike Haynes and Charlie Joiner for the 2nd Annual Breakfast with Champions, benefiting prostate cancer research and care at UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center. Includes buffet style breakfast, speakers, and presentations La Jolla Country Club 7301 High Avenue La Jolla Tickets $250, sponsorships are available 10am Event contact: Jennifer Bryan, (858) 822-1328
March 22-23 Healthy Living Festival Learn more about eating healthier, finding a
2014 KIA Classic The Kia Classic features a full 144-player field competing for a $1.7 million purse at Aviara Golf Club. Each player will be playing 72 holes in total on this 18-hole course. Come watch 2013 champion, Beatriz Recari, defend her title against Lexi Thompson, Paula Creamer, Stacy Lewis and many more. Park Hyatt Aviara Resort 7447 Batiquitos Drive Carlsbad $10-$100 (760) 603-6900 March 28 La Costa Heights Elementary Jog-a-thon Kids run to raise money for PTA enrichment programs: sciences, music, PE, art, technology and much more For more information or to inquire about sponsorship: communications@lacostaheightspta.org March 28-29 Blue Water Fairies Photo Event Presented by Island Style Images Special limited edition packages start at $99 and include the session and 3 of your favorite images! Enchanted garden setting with fairy wings and pixie dust! Solana Beach studio located in Leaping Lotus 240 S. Cedros Ave. Solana Beach (619) 548-4601 March 29 Ironman Oceanside This amazing test of endurance includes a 1.2 mile swim in Oceanside Harbor, a 56-mile bike ride through the Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base and a 13.1-mile run along the Pacific Ocean. More Oceanside Beach Community Events Center on the 300 North, The Strand Next Oceanside Page! $310-$670 california70.3@ironman.com March 2014 | North County Kids
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What’s Happening in North County The La Jolla Playhouse Annual Gala 2014 Celebrating 30 years of Groundbreaking Theater Step into the custom-built contemporary lounge for a truly sensory experience, including a fabulous menu paired with hand-selected, fine wines and a private musical performance by some past Playhouse favorites. Make your commitment of $2,500 or more – for any part of the Gala, be it corporate sponsorship or ticketing – and get an invitationn for 2 to the exclusive “Complete Your Gala Look” Party at
Louis Vuitton Fashion Valley on March 12, 7-9pm Tickets range from $500-$5,000 Reserve now by calling (858) 228-3085 or gala@ljp.org March 30
seaside course where 16 world records have been set. Both rookie runners and serious speedsters alike enjoy running or walking in one of seven people’s races. Beer garden and refreshments and weekend health and fitness expo
Carlsbad 5000 Southern California’s favorite 5k celebrates its 29th birthday The Carlsbad 5000 features a fast and fun
Revolution is San Marcos’ most successful competitive soccer program. We invite you to Join the Revolution!
TRYOUT DATES: U15 & U16 Girls March 17th, 18th & 20th 6pm - 8pm at Palomar College, Minkoff Field. For more Tryout information, email: competitivedirector@sanmarcosyouthsoccer.org or visit our website at...
FALL RECREATION SOCCER REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! San Marcos Youth Soccer is now accepting registrations for our 2014 Fall Season Cost: 4 & 5 years old, $65 6 years and older, $85
Registration Includes:
10 Game Season Practices Uniforms
Yearbook Picture Package Lots of Fun
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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.
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APS Academy North County Summer Camp June 23- August 15 Pre-Kindergarten- 8th Grade (3.514yrs) 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!
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2014 Summer Camp Guide
Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego 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.
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Monday, June 9- Friday, August 14 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 at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside. We provide educational, fun, project-based activities while incorporating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Mathematics (STEAM). Each week offers Field Trips for an interactive hands-on experience.
Secret Agent Super Hero, Villain & Princess Power! Adventurer Artist Warrior
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Jedi Lego w/ Master Builder (2 weeks!) Mad Scientist Tournament Galaxy Quest
RealFit4Life Building 6120 Innovation Way Bressi Ranch, Carlsbad
Ages 5 to 14 9am to 3pm daily
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Boys and Girls Clubs of Oceanside
11 fun filled weeks of camp with themes including:
Camps Include:
Extended care available
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.
760-828-7165
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2014 Summer Camp Guide
Camp Invention
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!
iDTech.com
1-888-709-TECH (8324)
Sites throughout San Diego area Grades 1st- 6th (800) 968-4332 www.Campinvention.org Let your child be a part of something BIG at this summer! Camp Invention inspires creativity and inventive thinking during its weeklong summer program! Children are immersed into exciting, hands-on activities that reinvent summer fun. Discounts are available!
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.
Tech Camps held at Cal State San Marcos, UCSD, and 80+ Universities Ages 7-18 March 2014 | North County Kids
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2014 Summer Camp Guide 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.
First Session of Camp 1 %HZIRXYVI ;IIO ˆ .YRI Field trip: Sky High Sports 3ST] +SST] ;IIO ˆ .YRI .YP] Field trip: Oopy Goopy Obstacle Course &PSGOFYWXIV ;IIO ˆ .YP] Field trip: Movie Theater 4 0IKS ;IIO ˆ .YP] Field trip: Legoland Second Session of Camp 5 9RHIV XLI 7IE ;IIO ˆ .YP] Field trip: Cabrillo National Park 6 'VIIT] 'VE[P] ;IIO ˆ .YP] %YKYWX Field trip: Animal Productions 7 7TPEWL ;IIO ˆ %YKYWX Field trip:The Wave 8 &IEGL ;IIO ˆ %YKYWX Field trip:The Beach
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,
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2014 Summer Camp Guide 1104 Garden View Road, Encinitas, CA 92054 www.linguanatal.com The theme for our Spring Camp this year is “Bugs, bees & butterflies�. Choose between French or 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.
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 13-18 at select universities.
Jardin International & Lingua Natal Center
Little Fish Comic Book Studio
Camp Name: Bugs, bees & butterflies April 7-11 Preschoolers, K-2, 3-6
All summer long (June 16th -August 29th) 8-17 years old
4837 Voltaire St. San Diego, CA 92107 (619) 9445292 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!
CHANGING LIVES.
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Spring Break Day Camp
Ultimate Summer Camp Escondido
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760.746.3315 (Mitchell) 760.745.0515 (Baker)
858.676.2230
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Summer Adventure Club
Poway
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858.748.9933 (Sulpizio)
760.788.7564
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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
Bertrand Music San Diego, CA 92129
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2014 Summer Camp Guide
My Kids Clubhouse Summer Camp & new Camp CEO Kids 12636 Poway Road, Suite 4-6, Poway CA 92064 & 5034 Bonita Road, Suite C, Bonita CA 91902 (858) 668-2838 & (619) 434-8676 www.mykidsclubhouse.com My Kids Clubhouse Summer Camp is fun and learning. Each week is a different theme from science to cooking. Plus we offer half day and full day and you can sign up for one day or a whole week. Plus our new Camp CEO Kids features a deeper learning behind the scenes of small business.
The New Children’s Museum 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/2014summer-camps 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.
School of Rock, Encinitas Spring Break Camp 4/7 - 4/11 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.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN THIS SUMMER? Summer Camp @ The Children’s School KINDERGARTEN - EIGHTH GRADE Full & Half Day Camps Session 1: June 16 - 27 Session 2: June 30 - July 11 Session 3: July 14 - 25
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Toddler - Eighth Grade CAIS Accredited 2225 Torrey Pines Lane La Jolla, CA 92037 858-454-0184
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• Top Rate Professional Teachers • Positive, Encouraging Atmosphere • Many Adult Ballet classes throughout the week, morning and evening
We proudly present the debut of
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fridays at 4:00pm. Call 619-944-5292 for a spot!
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• Pre-professional ballet, pointe and variation classes 6 days a week • Summer Session with International Guest Artists • Fun & educational children classes and Summer Session!
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TEACH YOUR CHILD TO LOVE MUSIC
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pring is in the air, but most parents’ minds are on summer— especially kids camps. These days there are many options to choose from, but few will have campers interacting with rare and exotic wildlife like the camps at both the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The enthusiastic staff at both sites know kids as well as they do animals, and the result is a variety of hands-on, join-in, be-a-part-of-it fun for young kids, tweens, and teens. Zoo Fun At the Zoo, the five-day adventures include tons of fun—animal encounters, behind-the-scenes visits, bus rides, games, and crafts. Every day is action-packed with exploration. Kindergarteners will be busy meeting all kinds of critters from the Zoo’s amazing alphabet of animals. First graders take a close look at mammals from the mini to the massive, while other grades focus on flying friends, get to know some wildlife “weirdos,” and explore animal behavior and zoo careers. The challenges of being a teen today aren’t always fun, but the Zoo has one that is—Teen Survivor Challenge. It’s the ultimate summer camp experience, where fantasy meets imagination and dreams become reality. Each day campers will participate in action-oriented activities that take them into a keeper’s or animal’s world. For artists in grades 1-3, the Zoo offers a special Art Camp with a professional art teacher to bring out a child’s creative side, with the help of close-up animal encounters. Each day is filled with sketching opportunities and other fun art-making experiences.
Safari Park Adventures The San Diego Zoo Safari Park has both day camps and overnight camps for kids eager to immersive themselves in the world of wildlife. The Park is their “home” as they trek to private animal encounters, behind-the-scenes areas, and even caravan trucks into the field enclosures. Campers become a part of it all as they get to know the animals and keepers. In addition to fun during the daylight hours, youngsters in grades 3-8 can double their fun by making themselves at home at a week-long overnight camp. Waking up to roaring lions, late-night Park prowls, and s’mores around the campfire add a special feel to the experience. At a time in their life when many teens are trying to figure out what their future will be, many think about working with animals. The Park’s Work on the Wild Side day camp offers them a way to explore the various paths they might take. They’ll meet professionals in all area of animal care and conservation, and find out what zookeeping is really like firsthand through one-on-one job shadowing. Spending consecutive days (and in some cases, nights!) at the Zoo and the Park is a different, much richer experience than when visiting with family or school. Campers enjoy experiences most people never have, and it leaves a mark. As one parent shared “This camp was an inspiration and really nurtured her deep love for wildlife and our natural world.” NCK For detailed information about summer camp options and to reserve space, visit the websites at sandiegozoo.org/education/summer_camp and sdzsafaripark.org/education/summer or call 619-718-3000. March 2014 | North County Kids
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There are many types of summer camps for kids, but few will have campers interacting with rhinos and giraffes, meeting meerkats, or getting up close to cheetahs. Summer Camps at the Zoo and Safari Park are hands-on, join-in, be-a-part-of-it fun with options for kids of all ages. If your kids love animals, jump in and make your plans for a summer they’ll never forget!
Call 619-718-3000 to make your reservations today!
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iD Tech Campers ages 7-17 create video games, iPhone and iPad apps, C++/Java programs, websites, movies, robots, and 3D animations at Stanford University.
San Marcos Youth Soccer teams had a ball at the Winter Arena Opening Day!
We had a blast at the Baker Branch of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego during their Little Jumps... BIG Changes Fridays!
These fourth grade students are all smiles before they held a bake sale at The Children’s School that raised $182.50 for the Protect Seals campaign run by The Humane Society of the United States. www.sdnorthcountykids.com • www.facebook.com/northcountykids
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As part of their class overnight adventure in San Diego, 7th and 8th graders from Rancho Encinitas Academy enjoyed a dinner/dance cruise on the Hornblower. Pictured dancing are Jeff Woolson and Jordan Gonyer.
The Grauer School recently hosted eight students and two faculty members from the Chinese Ameson Foundation culminating in a collaborative Asian New Year Celebration. March 2014 | North County Kids
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2 Italian Dressing: (Basic dressing) + 1 clove of minced garlic, pinch of oregano, pinch of red pepper flakes. 3 Honey Dijon Dressing: (Basic Dressing) + squeeze of honey, squeeze of Dijon mustard. 4 Blueberry Dressing: (Basic dressing) + squeeze of honey, 1 big scoop of blueberries (Blend!)
We mixed our dressings in small mason jars, and saved extra in the refrigerator. Our blueberry vinaigrette was so happy it smiled when we opened it! Croutons: • Melt butter in pan • Add in minced garlic • Let cook 2 minutes • Remove from heat • Spread onto cut slices of bread, with fresh parsley • Chop into crouton pieces • Bake at 350 degrees on a large
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Surfer of the Month
Brennan Aubol Grade: 11th School: San Dieguito Academy Age: 16 Hometown: Carlsbad Stance: Regular
Career Highlights
Sponsors: Body Glove, Famous Surf Accessories, and Hansen’s Surf Shop
Sportsmanship Award for the Scholastic Surf Series in 2011
Started Surfing: 2005
Getting invited to compete in Surfing America Prime for the past 3 years
Hobbies: Skating and Snowboarding
2nd Place WSA Championship U16 division; 3rd Place Overall Season
Q&A
Starting Competing: 2008 Favorite Surf Spot: Seaside Long board or short board: Short board
How has living in North County affected your surfing career? North County has a great variety of waves, which helps me become a better surfer. When I first started surfing, I remember my dad pushing me into the waves at Beacons. As I improved, I moved south to the better waves at Seaside Reef.
improve their skills? The best advice I can give is to just have fun! When you love what you do, you always find ways to improve and get better. Listen to your coach, practice and enjoy each contest, especially during the highs of winning. I think the key to the competitions is to stay humble but keep fighting.
Who are some local pros and companies that have helped you in your achievements? I have been so blessed to have so many awesome sponsors and mentors throughout the years. Dan Mori, the owner of Fulcrum Surf, John Daniels of Learn to Rip, and Sean Madison from the USA Surf Team gave me the instruction and confidence I needed to really take my surfing to the competitive level. I also get inspired surfing amongst local and visiting pros at my favorite surf spot. Hansen’s Surf Shop has been a long time supporter and now has given me the opportunity to work for their amazing company.
What do you love the most about surfing? Surfing for me is pure joy and an escape from all my worries. It’s so awesome to get in the water and enjoy all that God has created for me. I really like competing as well. It’s a chance to push myself and be pushed by my competitors.
Any advice to other surfers out there looking to
Have you ever had any shark run-ins? Other sea creatures? No, but I have been chased by a couple of seals.
Who is your favorite pro-surfer? My favorite surfer is Jordy Smith. I like that he is a power surer yet is also one of the most progressive athletes. Where is your go-to surf gear shop? The BEST surf shop is Hansen’s in Encinitas. What’s the biggest wave you’ve ever surfed? The biggest wave I ever surfed was just recently at Blacks in La Jolla. It was double overhead and so fun! Is there anything else you would like to add? I just like to thank God for creating the beautiful ocean for my enjoyment and for my parents who sacrificed a lot for me to be able to drive up and down the coast to compete. I am so glad my dad introduced me to this sport when I was just 2 years old and I have been hooked ever since! NCK
Where do you see yourself professionally in 5 years? I hope to be surfing for a competitive team in college. I am interested in Channel Islands or University of Santa Barbara. March 2014 | North County Kids
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When it comes to planning your family camping trip, this app is a must-have tool. Camping List has large, preloaded lists of items you may want to take on a trip that are easily edited for full customization. You can also create multiple lists with this app, making it easier to get ready for different camping locations without having to remember which items are best suited for the terrain and area of each. MyNature Animal Tracks $6.99
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Skater of the Month
Sierra Kerr
Age: 6 Hometown: Carlsbad Stance: Regular Sponsors: My mom and Dad & Pink Helmet Posse Started Skating at Age: 5
Started Competing: I don’t compete yet. Maybe, when I am older and bigger. Favored Discipline: My favorite is vert and street but I can skate the bowl too.
Career Highlights
Q&A
Nick Jr. Dora skate commercial Dropped the vert my first time at 6 years old
How has living in North County affected your skating career? It is really fun. There is a lot to skate and so many skateparks. There are a lot of good skateboarders that live here and it helps me skate better.
relax and calm your nerves? I get excited to do new tricks. I like to listen to music before I skate and when I skate.
Who are some local pros and companies that have helped you in your achievements? Daniel Cuervo (pro), Jordyn Barratt (aspiring pro), and my brother Colin. I like to watch the boys skate and try to skate with them because they are so good. Pink Helmet Posse gives me skateboards.
What advice do you have for other kids thinking about learning how to skateboard? Skateboarding is so much fun, to never give up, and to charge!
Where do you see yourself professionally in 5 years? I want to be really smart in school and I want to be able to travel for surfing and skateboarding. What’s your favorite after-school snack? A sandwich, fruit, and a drink. Do you get nervous before every competition? If so, what do you do to
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How do you juggle your other interests and skateboarding? My mom and Dad tell me to take breaks so I don’t get worn out. My family takes me surfing, skateboarding, wakesurfing, and snowboarding. I love to do all of them and they make me happy. Is there anything else you want to add? Anything you want our readers to know? I am half American and half Australian. I have a big brother name Colin and he is my best friend. I have been to 5 continents and I have lived in 3 continents. I love my family. I wear pink and I skateboard. NCK
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Kids & Their Pets
Ayla, 2, love hangin’ wth her bodyguards, Rottweiler/ Labrador/Mutt mixtures Mya and Piper.
Baby Trenton loves to steal the family pup Lasher’s favorite tennis ball toy!
Sarah, 8, loves cuddling and giving kisses to her 4-year-old miniature dwarf eared rabbit, Minny! Three’s company with these adorable North County siblings and their family’s Rough Collie.
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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.
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare After Clary Fray witnesses the murder of a demon by a group of teenagers called Shadowhunters, her seemingly normal life is turned upside down. Now the Shadowhunters, whom she has a strange connection to, especially their sometimes-leader Jace, will have to help Clary find her kidnapped mother, get back a sacred cup, and figure out why she can all of a sudden see things that she once thought were only found in stories. Although it’s not a literary classic by any means, this book was actually pretty enjoyable, save for the plot twist at the end that grossed me out a little. I’m definitely looking forward to the next books in this series.
I give this book a BIf you enjoyed this book, check out the next in installment in The Mortal Instruments series, City of Ashes.
Down To Earth Dad
Painwood Derby Bragging rights and social status hinged on one thing when I was a kid: my Cub Scout troop’s annual Pinewood Derby race. And
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Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter In 1962, when Italian hotel owner Pasquale Tursi meets the hopeful American film actress Dee Moray, who is in Italy to film Cleopatra, he falls instantly in love. But soon secrets are revealed, and she is forced back to America by the film’s producer, Michael Deane. Fifty years later, Pasquale, Michael Deane, Deane’s assistant Claire, and screenwriter/ Italian translator Shane, embark on a journey to reunite Pasquale with Dee, whom he hasn’t stopped thinking about over the last half century. I love anything to do with old Hollywood, so this book was for the most part, just lovely. The writing was very vivid, which made up for the few “dry” spots, most of which had to do with Claire’s and Shane’s storylines. I also loved that the author used Richard Burton as a minor character with a big impact on the story.
I give this book a B+
no, I’m not talking about bragging rights and social status for the kids in my school. I’m talking about bragging rights and social status for the dads of the kids in my school. Do you know the John Mellencamp song Small Town? Well, that was literally my town. And in my town all of the dads were blue collar guys who knew their way around a bandsaw and a block plane. These guys could chisel a Ferrari out of a chunk of wood. All of them except for one – my dad. My pop was a blue collar guy just like the other dads. He had a set of Craftsman tools in the garage and dirt under his fingernails. On paper you’d think he would be able to assemble an amazing Pinewood Derby car. And I am sure if he really had wanted to build a cool car he could have easily done so. But when it came time to make my car he told me that he didn’t have the time to build it, which I painfully knew wasn’t true. Now, this is the part in my story where I grit my teeth and start to hum Cats in the Cradle by Harry Chapian, while I get slightly angry and my eyes water a bit. But I digress, back to 1982.
While Eric Handy’s dad was meticulously carving small cylinders into the undercarriage of his son’s car, so he could insert lead fishing sinkers in the attempt to achieve perfect weight and balance, my dad was at the local watering hole and I was alone in my garage trying to build my car without chopping my fingers off. The car I ultimately brought to the competition looked a lot like the block of wood you pulled directly out of the kit, marginally improved with a sloppy coat of blue paint and four plastic tires that had been nailed on in a slapdash manner. It wasn’t fast and it didn’t look good. Needless to say, I did not win any trophies that day. But what really stung – and this memory has been burned into my brain for the last 30 years – was when a bunch
of Webelos taunted me and laughed at my pathetic car. Occasionally my wife gives me grief because she thinks I suffer from irrational exuberance when I help my kids with their school projects. And I admit that sometimes I go over the top a smidgen. There was the time, for example, when my daughter had to make a turkey out of construction paper for a Thanksgiving project in kindergarten. What she turned in was an elaborate turkey
made out of pieces of leather I cut from an old football, a perfect representation of the symbiosis between a classic American holiday and a classic American sport. Apparently, the teacher didn’t think a 6-year-old was capable or grasping that concept. So, when I sell 100 boxes of Girl Scout cookies to my coworkers it’s not because I support the mission of the organization, or because I want our local troop to raise enough money to go to surf camp. I’m hawking those
Do-si-dos to compensate for the fact that my dad couldn’t find the time to help me with my Pinewood Derby car. And that concludes this month’s psychoanalysis of The Down to Earth Dad. Now, I’ve got to go and build a 4th grade mission – and it’s going to be fabulous! 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.
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Special-Needs Kids and Their Families Made to Feel Special... Because They Are by Sydney Davison
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inda Martin believes every child is a miracle, even — or perhaps especially — those who have special needs. She also believes houses of faith should reflect and operate based on that belief. After all, it’s right there in the Bible. “Body and soul, I am marvelously made,” says Psalm 139:14. However, Martin, a certified music therapist, has witnessed too many families with special-needs children who would struggle on Sundays to be able to participate in services or Sunday school. So she launched a ministry at the Rock Church called Miracle 139. The goal of Miracle 139 is to ensure that church is a place where everyone feels safe and welcome, where families can learn and have fellowship with one another. On Sunday no one is turned away or asked to leave, and everyone has the opportunity to hear the mes-
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sage and have fun. The ministry also supports families any way they can. Martin says the Rock’s main campus, located in the Liberty Station area of Point Loma, and their newest satellite campus in El Cajon, provide specialized classrooms for children with special needs, whether the family regularly attends the Rock or not. The church wants each child to receive an equal opportunity to learn about the love of Jesus, no matter their ability or disability. The children’s lessons focus on repetition and practice to make sure that the children have a better opportunity to learn and retain the message that they are being taught and for it to be “written on their heart,” said Martin. The volunteers have been specially trained and have backgrounds in special education, behavioral therapy, and psychology. Martin says that the one-to-one ratio is key.
Having enough volunteers to accommodate their classes and have students with a volunteer buddy for support is what makes their Sunday lessons achievable. “God has brought an amazing team and blessed us with an amazing group of volunteers (who) have a sincere love, “ said Martin. On an average Sunday 25 kids attend Miracle 139. The ministry doesn’t end on Sundays, though. It holds a Bible study every other Thursday to give support to parents or guardians, and stages date nights every couple months. “Another major benefit is connection with other faith families,” Martin said. Being able to provide families with a support group and a time of fellowship together is another goal of Miracle 139. The Rock also reaches out to other local San Diego churches, offering training to better equip them for special education students and programs. For more information about Miracle 139, visit www.sdrock.com/ministries/miracle139. NCK
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