Summer Issue 2013

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Summer Water Safety

What You Need to Know Now

For House and Home

Northstate Symphony Goes to Work on the Frugal House!

Teaching Our Kids a Work Ethic Using What Our Parents Taught Us

Growing Up Greener

Is Disney’s Tomorrowland Outdated?

Recycling Tips For the Summer

Summer Camps!

Your Options The Most Comprehensive Listing in the Area! for Alternative Education

...and as always our ENORMOUS calendar of events!

Summer is such a great time to create fun family memories.

It is a time my children love exploring along Bidwell Creek, riding bikes through the park, swimming, and of course, staying up late and roasting marshmallows by the fire.

Whatever your family does this summer, I hope you enjoy all of what our beautiful town has to offer.

I am excited that we are putting on our 2nd annual Growing Up Chico Night in the downtown city plaza again. I hope you can make it; there will be children’s music and dance performances, free activities for the kids and booths from local area schools, preschools, parenting resources and much more. So, mark your calendar for July 18th, from 6-9pm.

We have so many great summer camps lined up this year. Be sure to check out pages 26-29 for our biggest summer camp directory yet. We also have some great articles in this issue: Alternative Education, Water Safety, Easy Recycling Tips, just to mention a few.

We have a new Arts and Crafts page on our website that will have fun and easy ideas to help entertain your little ones all summer long! We will be updating it weekly with new ideas, so be sure to visit often. It is all at www.growingupchico.com.

We absolutely could not produce this magazine without the support of our family of contributors and advertisers. If you do business with any of our advertisers, please be sure to mention you saw their ad in Growing Up Chico.

Thank you for making Growing Up Chico your family’s resource!

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Haley Clark Haley Clark grew up in Chico, but left to attend UC Berkeley to pursue her dream of being an Olympic Swimmer. After setting a World Record, and achieving a silver medal in the 2004 Athens Olympics, she retired to Chico to raise a family.

Having a love of children and a passion for swimming, she built WaterSprites Swim School. Starting with children as young as 2 months, her goal is to build a lifelong love of the water for all of her swimmers. To find out more go to www.ChicoWaterSprites.com or call 342.2999.

Anna Griffith

Anna, an optometrist at Family Eye Care, and a Chico native, is residency-trained in vision therapy, rehabilitation and pediatrics. She evaluates children and adults, and develops an individualized training program for each patient based on the evaluation and the goals of the patient and parents.

She alters the therapy each week based on the individual case and progress of the patient. You can visit www. chicofamilyeye.com for more information.

Kayla Cook Kayla Cook is a Media Specialist for the Network for a Healthy California—Sierra Cascade Region and a writer/ editor with an interest in healthy living. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English from CSU, Chico and a certificate in editing and publishing. After living in San Diego for three years, she recently moved back to Chico and is looking forward to getting married this summer and being back in beautiful northern California.

Chico Doula Circle The Chico Doula Circle is a group of trained women providing shared, on-call birth support services to the North State. “We are women of strength, heart, and integrity committed to helping families have safe and satisfying birth experiences. We use our heart and hands to provide physical comfort measures and support, and our knowledge to help guide you to your best birth.” For more information go to: www.chicodoulacircle.com.

Greg Holman Greg Holman is a 6th grade science and math teacher. He is also a grant writer, environmental advisor, writer for EnergySeeds.com, Workshop Facilitator for the National Energy Education Development Project, husband and father of three. In his spare time, he farms almonds, rides electric bikes, rides motorcycles, and works as a volunteer fire fighter in Durham.

Eric Miller Eric is a consultant and freelance writer based in Chico.

A native of Colorado Springs, Eric has lived in northern California over 20 years. He tries, though not always successfully, to stay out of trouble with his wife and daughters, but lives on to tell the story. He welcomes readers to share their ideas. Read more of his articles at www.etcguy.com or contact him at eric@etcguy.com.

James B. Wood, M.D. Dr. Wood has held a private pediatric practice in Chico for close to 30 years. In addition, he has served as Medical Director for Enloe’s Children’s Health Center for many years.

In his spare time, Dr. Wood enjoys music, hiking, landscape photography and spending time with his 8 grandchildren.

Cover Photo By: Amy Waltz Photography www.amywaltz.com On The Cover: The Mello family. Both parents are graduates of Chico State and feel blessed at the opportunity to raise their family in Chico. They love the kind people and the calm lifestyle that our town has to offer. This picture defines their version of a good place: Beautiful, green, happy & with family!!

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Family Time

Help Your Kids be Healthy This Summer Little Mermaid Jr.

Child Labor Comes in Handy Water Safety

Growing up Greener

30 Disney’s Tomorrowland Should be Called “Yesterdayland”

Summer Camps

26 Chico’s Best Summer Camp Directory

School and Home Good Vision is More Than 20/20 Consider All Your Options

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Frugal House

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Child Discipline

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Charter Schools & Alternative Education

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Exploring with Kids and Creeks

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Staying Active This Summer

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Preschool Directory Advertiser’s Directory

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Help Your Kids Be Healthy This Summer

By Kayla Cook

2. Look to the community for ideas. One of the best

ways to get kids active is to enroll them in a summer activity program. These programs provide a safe place for children to get scheduled play and snacks. The Chico Area Recreation and Park District, YMCA, the Boys & Girls Club, and Chico State all offer summer camps for kids. Also, take advantage of all of the great kid-friendly parks in the area, such as Caper Acres, Wildwood Park, and Degarmo Park that have playgrounds and space for outdoor games.

3. Be a good role model. Stay active and eat healthy with

your kids. Kids are more likely to make healthy choices if they see you doing it. Go for family walks, ride bikes together, or play at the park. Plan at least one activity together every week.

The extra daylight during the summer makes it much easier to do something active after dinner, such as walk the dog or play catch. Another fun summer activity is planting a family garden and eating what you grow. Gardening is great exercise and helps kids make half their plate fruits and vegetables at every meal.

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4. Get creative. Find new ways to eat healthy and be active

so kids don’t get bored. Set up an obstacle course or play fun games like freeze dance or hide-and-seek. Use cookie cutters to make shapes out of fruits and vegetables. Yoga is also a fun way to get daily physical activity. If it is too hot to play outside, encourage indoor play. Dancing, hula-hooping, or cheerleading can get them moving.

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he battle against childhood obesity is at its height in the summer months. In fact, kids gain weight more than twice as fast during the summer as they do during the regular school year due to a lack of scheduled meals, snacks, and time for physical activity. Luckily, there are a lot of fun ways, right here in Chico to keep them healthy and active throughout the summer months. Help your kids be healthy and beat the “summer slump” with these five simple tips.

1. Enjoy the outdoors. Summer in Chico can be hot, but do

not let the heat slow you down. Playing outdoors can help kids be fitter and leaner, develop stronger immune systems, and have more active imaginations. Limit screen time (TV, computers, and video games) to two hours or less each day. Plan fun activities, like a scavenger hunt, a healthy picnic, or a game of baseball. Bring sidewalk chalk and create a four-square game, hopscotch, or just let kids draw. Many activities you can do outside are free. If it is a really hot day, encourage kids to run through the sprinklers or go to one of the local swimming spots.

Chico has a lot of fun, outdoor activities such as: biking, hiking, or camping.

Join the Boys and Girls Club for “A Journey through Time.”

This exciting, educational camp features:

.A new fun theme each week .Educational activities .Swim trips twice a week .Weekly movie trips .Free breakfast and lunch

For more information contact Anthony Luna

(530) 899-0335 ALuna@bgcnv.org

5. Don’t forget to hydrate.

Make sure kids drink enough water while being active in the heat. Have them drink water instead of sugary drinks when they are thirsty. If you are going to the park or taking a hike, bring bottles of water to quench your thirst throughout the day.

Eating healthy and being active is essential to living a healthy lifestyle. Kids need at least 60 minutes of play each and every day. Combining this with healthy eating can help lower their future risk of diseases like obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain types of cancer. This summer, help your kids build healthy habits for every season.

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The Little Mermaid Jr. Swims Into Laxson Auditorium

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veryone’s favorite mermaid is finally becoming part of your world. Ariel, along with her friends Flounder, Sebastian, Scuttle and Prince Eric, are bringing their undersea adventure to Laxson Auditorium this May. Playhouse Youth Theatre and Chico Performances have cast local children to bring the classic fairy tale, The Little Mermaid, to life on the Laxson Auditorium stage. Showcasing 60 kids, ages 5-16 from around the North State, this musical will feature popular songs from the Disney production of The Little Mermaid, as well as songs from the hit Broadway production.

This shortened, “Jr.” version of the story features the fearless young mermaid, Ariel, and her journey to leave her ocean home.

In order to leave, she must defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, and convince Prince Eric that she is the one he has been looking for. With a little help from her meddling friends Flounder, Sebastian and Scuttle, Ariel will find her true love and live out her dream.

“I’ve wanted to do this show for years,” said Lisa Schmidt, director of The Little Mermaid Jr. and founder of Playhouse Youth Theatre when speaking on finally getting the chance to perform this much loved story.

Leading the aquatic adventure are a few returning students and a few new faces. Playing the part of Ariel is thirteen-yearold Bella Moes from Chico Jr. High. Fourteen-year-old Dylan Henson from Sherwood Montessori will play Ariel’s leading man, Prince Eric. We cannot forget the conniving sea witch, Ursula, being played by Bailey Martin from Marsh Jr. High. In this show there is no part to big or too little, from King Triton to Ursula’s tentacles, and every child plays an essential part in making this performance successful.

Having worked with Schmidt many times in the past, this year’s production welcomes back Sarah Foster as the musical director. Featured in the musical are some of your favorite Little

Mermaid songs like “Under the Sea” and “Part of Your World” from the classic Disney story as well as “She’s in Love” from the hit Broadway production.

Where would a performance be without costumes to complete it? Adorning the cast and stage for this performance is Christy Sullivan of Alter Ego Costumes. Using a few everyday items and a lot of creativity, Sullivan is going to turn the Laxson Auditorium stage into an underwater wonderland.

Entering its fourth year on the drama scene, Playhouse is sure to put on quite a show. Having worked with different youth theater groups over the last nine years, Schmidt is no stranger to directing the North State’s brilliant young actors. After a few years of working with various companies, she decided to branch out on her own, offering year round activities to kids ages 4-17 as a way to keep them busy after school while building selfesteem and learning to work within a group. “It’s beyond just a performing arts experience. It’s an opportunity to learn about yourself,” said Schmidt. “I want the kids to go away knowing that they are important and a pivotal part of the planet. What they do matters.”

Chico Performances is excited to host thousands of kids from surrounding schools during two morning student performances of The Little Mermaid Jr. as part of the Chico Performances Field Trip Series, which introduces kids to the world of live theatre every year by offering low cost tickets to teachers and students.

The evening performance of The Little Mermaid Jr. will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in Laxson Auditorium at CSU, Chico. Tickets can be purchased online at www.chicoperformances.com or by calling 530-898-6333.

Child Labor Comes in Handy

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By Eric Miller

“Maybe you should try digging fence-post holes,” Dad said, “Or move that pile of bricks.” Dad had it all planned.

I learned from Dad and began experimenting with my own kids, starting with Maggie, my 7th grader.

Maggie is analytical and cunning. She knows the desired answer before asking a question and has the ability to quietly vanish if chores are involved. Maggie is also mechanically inclined, thanks to her mom’s dominant genes. So, I commissioned her to tune-up the lawnmower.

“Maggie, I need your help.”

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Thankfully, child labor laws do not apply to parents; Or at least I plead ignorance on the matter. I put them to work. My dad taught me that. Free labor is a rite of passage for kids and a gold mine for parents. The challenge is getting kids to do what you want. I’m sure Dad tired of seeing my eyes roll when asking me to do chores. So, he took advantage of parental ingenuity.

I was a high school junior when I asked Dad how he developed such muscular forearms.

Weight lifting did not seem to help. Dad had waited years for my question. He blurted his answer, seizing the opportunity like a lion on beef steak. “They came from mowing the lawn,” Dad said.

I swallowed the bait. We lived on 12 acres, two of which needed mowing. Convinced I’d have “Popeye” forearms by the start of my senior year, I mowed the equivalent of 40 football fields that summer. By the time school started, I had a spectacular tan. My forearms were twigs.

She pumped the siphon without spilling oil, taking pride in her work. Maggie’s eyes focused on the oil flowing through the hose.

I speculated she appreciated learning these practical skills. Surely, she would realize the value of fixing something herself; and she’d have the gratification that comes with it. She will thank me someday and I’ll have a lawnmower mechanic in the family.

“How much oil does it need?”

I showed her the fill line on the dip stick.

“Careful, not too much,” I advised.

“Homework?”

I blew up a lawnmower once. I thought a shotgun went off and nearly had to change my underwear.

“Nope, busy,” she answered, while lounging on the couch playing computer games.

Maggie filled the oil tank and replaced the cap. I started the engine. The motor hummed.

I unplugged the computer. “Not anymore, come on.”

“Are we done?” She asked. “Mosquitoes are biting me.”

She trudged outside, head hung low as if walking to the gallows.

“Yes, but don’t leave.”

“I’m busy Dad.”

ids drive parents crazy if given the upper hand. I try to control the deck as best as possible.

Youth is no match against experience.

pumps.”

“You’ve always wanted a horse,” I told her.

“Better learn about horsepower first.”

She took the bait. We have three lawnmowers, two we push and one we ride. I laid tools on a tarp and explained their use. Maggie yawned.

“Use the socket wrench to loosen the sparkplug. Then unscrew it with your hand. We’ll clean it.”

“Dad, what if I get electrocuted?”

“You won’t. Besides, your mom will kill me if you’re electrocuted.”

Maggie removed the spark-plug. She scrubbed it with a wire brush. “This feels slippery, like porcelain. Same as a toilet, right?” She asked. Her interest sparked.

“What’s next?”

“Let’s check the air filter.”

“Right, it keeps dirt out of the motor. Dad, hand me the Phillips screwdriver.”

We were on a roll. She removed the air filter and knocked out dirt and grass. I showed her how to reinstall it.

“What’s next?”

“Oil change,” I said. “I’ll insert the siphon hose to suck out the dirty oil. Give it 15

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Maggie’s eyes studied mine. Her smile straightened and then sank into a frown.

“Lawnmower noise bothers mosquitoes, so scare ‘em off. It’s now ready for YOU to push it.”

Dad taught me well.

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WATER SAFETY LEARN HOW TO HAVE SAFER KIDS, SAFER WATER AND SAFER RESPONSE BEFORE YOUR KIDS ENTER

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he stores are full of so many cute swim suits that you can hardly decide which one to buy. The kids are begging to hop into the pool even though it’s still only 55 degrees. The warm sunshine has you blissfully planning your summer vacations; But there are a few things to remember if you would like your summer to turn out as perfectly as you have imagined it.

We are talking water safety, and here are some of the best tips, tricks, and rules that I’ve learned after a lifetime in the pool, teaching thousands of kids to swim, and hearing the horror stories of far too many parents. There are three categories that we can use to all but eliminate risk to our most precious popets: safer kids, safer water, and safer response.

I will start with safer kids, as that is what I do every day of the week. Start with swim lessons.

Swim lessons reduce the incidents of drowning by 88% in children ages 1-4. Can I say that again? Eighty eight percent is huge! Many parents feel that they are too busy, or they have plenty of time to learn to swim when their kids are older. Some even believe that their children are “not ready” and it’s not worth dealing

with those toddler tantrums; But it’s children four and under who have the highest drowning risk. Commit to swim lessons while your kids are little and they will be strong swimmers by the time you must juggle school, soccer, gymnastics, dance, little league, piano, and whatever else. Take it from this mother of four, life only gets busier as your children get older.

Do not rely on your child’s past swimming accomplishments to keep them safe. This time of year, we see child after child jump into the pool with confidence, only to jump in after them as they flail helplessly.

The longer it has been since your child was last swimming, the more likely they are to have forgotten their skills. It is extremely common for children to forget up to 50% of what they could do a season prior.

Encourage them to start slowly and watch carefully to ensure that they are still competent to do the same things they did before.

Do not rely on large groups to keep your children safe. People often feel more secure as long as there are lots of people around.

Someone will see if anything happens, they think, but this isn’t true at all. People are busy talking,

eating, or checking their phones.

Parents do not realize that drowning is most often silent. I cannot tell you how often I have had to jump in after a child who was underwater and unable to breathe two feet behind a distracted parent. Neither you, nor anyone else, is quite as aware of your surroundings as you think. Instead, one person should be the designated water watcher.

This person should be free from distractions and keep their attention on the pool, lake, river, or ocean at all times. You can trade off every half hour so that everyone has a chance to relax and enjoy themselves.

Utilize life jackets! Tubes, noodles, and floatie suits are no substitution for a properly fitted life jacket. If you cannot commit your full attention to your child and remain within an arms reach, a life jacket is your best friend. Just remember to give children time to swim without one as well. Many children can grow over confident in their abilities if they never get the chance to experience the aquatic environment without assistance.

Safer water seems logical enough, but can be the toughest to maintain. A pool fence is not negotiable, blight on the landscape though they may be. Any water must remain off limits to children until supervision is present; And you must keep gates closed at all times. Propping the gate for ease of travel in and out of the pool area completely defeats the purpose of the barrier. Pool fencing that isolates a pool on four sides is estimated to prevent up to three quarters of child drowning in pools.

Rules about how and when you can enter a pool should be strictly enforced. Never allow children to enter the water without an adult in the pool first. Yes, this means you must get wet first. No, being nearby and watching is not good enough. The advanced version of this rule is that you should never swim alone. Even if swimming ability is not a question, no one is safe from a bee sting, a seizure, a heart attack.

Water is a suffocating liquid and should be treated with caution at all times.

Of course, all toys, even pool toys should be stored outside of the pool area. Children do not need any extra enticements to play near a pool unsupervised.

Lastly, there is safer response. If you want something done right, you’ve got to do it yourself.

First, keep a phone nearby at all times. If the worst should happen, you will need to call 911 to help you deal with the situation.

Second, every parent should be certified in CPR. CPR is your last line of defense against tragedy as well as limiting the severity of injuries. Remember that for every child who drowns, there will be ten who must be treated for “non-fatal submersion injuries.” That means that even if the child does not die, they are likely to be suffering from memory issues, learning disabilities, and permanent loss of basic physical functions. Standing by and wringing your hands while waiting for help is of little use to anyone.

How Vision Therapy Can Help

By Anna Griffith

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Good Vision is More than 20/20:

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Who might need Vision Therapy?

1. Children or adults with any of the following symptoms: • Intermittent blurry or double vision • Headaches and/or eyestrain after near work • Avoidance of near work • Blinks excessively while doing near work • Covers or closes one eye • Fatigue and short attention span • Lose place while reading or copying from board • Poor handwriting • Rereads or skips lines • Poor reading comprehension • Inability to stay on task • Moves head rather than eyes while reading • Uses finger to keep place while reading • Homework takes longer than it should • Trouble with ball sports 2. Children who are struggling in school.

• Learning is extremely visual, especially reading, spelling and math. If visual information processing skills are deficient, the child may under-perform in these and other subjects.

3. Those who have had a head injury and are experiencing visual symptoms.

4. Those who can’t see 3-D movies or get nauseous while watching one.

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ne in four children has a visual problem significant enough to affect their performance in school. The visual system is complex, and good vision is much more than seeing 20/20. Many visual skills contribute to the ability to see clearly without fatigue. For efficient, comfortable vision, the eyes need to be coordinated well together. They need enough focusing power to stay on task, and need to focus accurately and quickly when changing where they are looking. They need to be able to make very small, coordinated eye movements for reading, and larger, smoother eye movements to follow a moving object.

Then, multiple areas of the brain need to process visual information in a meaningful and efficient way.

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f any visual skills are deficient, school work and other visual tasks, including sports will be much more difficult. Vision therapy, an individualized training program prescribed by an optometrist, can train deficient visual skills to improve performance, increase enjoyment and confidence at school and playing sports.

The training program varies depending on the condition(s) being treated, whether it is a focusing problem, tracking difficulty, “lazy eye,” eye coordination issue, or visual perceptual deficit. A variety of equipment is used for vision therapy including optical devices such as lenses to stimulate the focusing system, prisms to work on eye coordination and proper use of the eyes together as a team. Filters, 3-D anaglyphs, a variety of letter charts, worksheets, and specialized

computer programs are also used.

Many other tools and activities are used for improving visual information processing skills. A vision therapy program generally consists of weekly office visits and prescribed daily home exercises. Length of treatment depends on the condition. To an outsider, vision therapy may look like “all fun and games.” Activities are designed to be fun and motivating for children and engaging for adults while developing important visual skills.

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ye centers, such as Family Eye Care in Chico, now offer evaluations and vision therapy. Families are already seeing the benefits for their children. “Vision therapy, hands down, has given my son a new sense of visual confidence,” says Nancy Roybal.

“He’s more willing to tackle his school work. He has more of an ‘I can do it attitude.’ Before vision therapy, my son didn’t like playing ball with other kids, especially when it came to catching a football. Now he can catch the football, and comes home to share about his catching accomplishments.”

Nancy would recommend vision therapy to other parents whose children could benefit. “I can only imagine a continued positive progress for him,” she says. “Vision therapy for my son is an eye opener for me to his unique visual differences that have hindered him before. Now we work together, daily, doing interesting visual exercises and activities that he recognizes are

benefiting him.”

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elley Jardin feels the same way. Her daughter began therapy for her “lazy eye” when visual improvement from patching had slowed and continued patching at home became a daily struggle.

Besides improving visual acuity in her daughter’s lazy eye, vision therapy is improving her focusing ability, eye movement accuracy, and the ability of both eyes to work well together.

“My daughter wasn’t a fan of reading books with a lot of words on a page before vision therapy, but now she is willing to read chapter books,” Kelley says. “I wish more people were aware of the treatment.” Kelley says. The Jardin family knows all too well the importance of early intervention.

Kelley’s husband’s eye problem was never corrected. Kelley voices her frustration that most insurance plans do not pay for vision therapy. She is willing to pay for the important benefits for her daughter, but says, “We need to make more people aware of the benefits.”

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hile the majority of vision therapy patients are children, adults with some of the same conditions can also benefit. Additionally, those who have had a concussion, head injury, or stroke can benefit.

Head injuries can have numerous and profound effects on the visual system. The United States Military

is recognizing the necessity of vision therapy in their trauma centers and for continued treatment of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Vision therapy has helped combat Veterans suffering from TBI by eliminating blurry and double vision, restoring depth perception, and eliminating eyestrain. This improved visual ability and visual comfort has enabled Veterans to return to school to pursue their educational and career goals.

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amily Eye Care has an optometrist (a Chico native) who is residencytrained in vision therapy, rehabilitation and pediatrics. She evaluates children and adults, and develops an individualized training program for each patient based on the evaluation and the goals of the patient and parents.

She alters the therapy each week based on the individual case and progress of the patient.

To learn more about Vision Therapy: • • • •

Visit www.chicofamilyeye.com Visit the website of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development http://www.covd.org/ Read patient and parent testimonials about vision therapy at www.visiontherapystories.org.

YouTube also has some good videos.

Try searching: “VT: Optometric Vision Therapy for Learning Related Vision Problems” “Vision Problems in Children” “Vision Therapy”

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Consider All Your Options VAGINAL BIRTH AFTER CESAREAN SECTION OR VBAC

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aving a vaginal birth after cesarean, or VBAC, is a huge topic and a sensitive one.

Nonetheless, if you have given birth by cesarean section, you may be considering a VBAC for your next birth; Or you may feel that there are no options for anything other than a repeat cesarean birth! As birth doulas we serve all kinds of families: First time parents to be, second time parents who want a different experience, single women, same sex couples, and of course inquiries from women who have had a cesarean and do not want a repeat of the same. They may question the reasons why their first birth resulted in a surgical procedure. Some women feel completely at ease with a healthy baby, trusting that a cesarean birth was the best and safest way for their child to arrive into this world, while other women may feel traumatized and scarred by the experience with no real way to express this particular and unique loss of their ideal birth experience. Many women simply exist in the gray area between these two realities, but very much want to deliver vaginally with their next birth. With doula support, the likelihood

of having a cesarean decreases and the likelihood of having a successful VBAC can increase, as stated so well by a previous client, “Agreeing to a cesarean did not feel like much of a choice the first time around. I felt pressure and fear and agreed to what I felt was best in that moment. I knew I did not want the same feeling of helplessness at my next birth.

With (my doula) by my side, I had the confidence and knowledge to find a local doctor who would support my decision, and ultimately had the birth I missed out on the first time around.” Not everyone does, or should feel this way, but if you or someone you know does, know that you have options and that there are supportive doctors in our area.

There are, of course, risks associated with trying for a VBAC. The biggest risk associated with a VBAC is uterine rupture; yet according to the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists (ACOG), the risk of uterine rupture is between 0.5% and 0.9% for all births.

We would also like to note, uterine rupture is also a risk during any labor/ birth with no previous cesarean history, particularly when being induced. ACOG

also states that a VBAC is a “safe and appropriate choice for most women” with one prior cesarean birth, as well as for “most women” who have had two prior cesarean births. They also state that being pregnant with twins, going over 40 weeks gestation, suspecting a big baby, or having an unknown or low vertical scar should not be reasons that keep a woman from planning a VBAC. While there are most definitely risks to attempting a VBAC, there are also many resources that show that a normal, healthy pregnancy can most surely result in a vaginal delivery.

How does our area look in terms of VBAC’s? Here are some numbers for some of our local hospitals. Here are the cesarean and VBAC rates from 2011 from three of our local hospitals, from the Office of Statewide Health. This information is current as of 2011.

HOSPITAL Statewide Average Enloe Hospital Feather River Oroville Hospital

The reason this is important is because there are actually statistics for VBAC’s in our area, which means they are a possibility and are happening. While we can’t endorse any one Obstetrician over another (in our area) who would 100% agree to a VBAC, we know they are out there.

This is important. Other options for the opportunity of trying for a VBAC are to use a local homebirth midwife, and while homebirth may not have felt like an option before, it is certainly a wonderful way to try for a VBAC. Feel free to contact us for more information; we certainly want you to have the chance for the BEST birth possible.

For more information, visit www.chicodoulacircle.com

CESAREAN RATE 29.8% 24.2% 21.7% 32.2%

VBAC RATE 8.9% 5.3% 0.9% 1.3%

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The North State Symphony’s

Frugal House

By Trisha Coder

If you have a flair for fine art and furniture, but a budget that favors frugality, then save your nickels and dimes for one of the best fundraisers in the North State.

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he North State Symphony’s Frugal House is back June 6th, 7th and 8th. For its fifth year, Frugal House Chairman, Pat Macias, has secured a beautiful brand new 3,000 square foot, Epick home in The Orchard development off Eaton Road in Chico. The address is 20 Abbott Circle and it promises to be the perfect stage for the hundreds of items that will be refurbished, restyled and offered at very affordable prices.

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he items are all donated to the Symphony and will be redesigned this year by local decorator duos. Teams of two, also known as “Partners in Design,” will be pairing up with Chico State interior design students to transform 12 rooms and several areas outside the home.

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ooking for some great DIY ideas?

Then look no further than Frugal House. “Frugal House breaks the rules!” said Macias. “The combination of materials, colors, textures and creatively disguised items will draw people to attend out of curiosity. All money raised goes to the best symphony in the North State.”

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ast year, more than 700 people took the Frugal House tour and scooped up its many treasures, raising nearly 40 thousand dollars for the Symphony. The rooms in the 2012 vineyard estate were transformed by the North State’s most sought after interior designers to resemble The Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas. “This year the uniqueness is that each room will have its own personality and decorating style,” said Macias, “not an overall style concept, which will offer up something for everyone.”

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he opening night party will be held Thursday, June 6th. Guests can explore the home and will have the very first opportunity to purchase items while enjoying wine, delicious appetizers, and

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live music. Frugal House will also be open for touring and shopping on Friday and Saturday, June 7th and 8th. Guests can pick up purchased items at the house on Sunday, June 9th.

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he North State Symphony will be accepting donations of furnishings, art, accessories, and any other household items that can be used to decorate and sell at Frugal House through spring.

Donated items can be taken to Sorenson Moving and Storage at 600 Orange Street in Chico. Limited pick-up service is also available by calling the symphony office at 530.898.6692 or by e-mailing frugalhouse@csuchico.edu.

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f you are a North State business owner who would like to sponsor or help with the event, the North State Symphony is actively seeking community partners. Past Frugal House sponsors include Bell-Carter Olive Co., Build.com, Cleanrite-Buildrite, J.E. McAmis Inc., Sorenson Moving and Storage, U.S. Bank, and many more.

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efore the big weekend, why not take in a special performance? The North State Symphony concludes its spring season with Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony on May 11th in Chico and May 12th in Redding. The Ninth includes the famous “Ode to Joy,” and for the occasion, the Symphony will be joined by four excellent vocal soloists, the CSU, Chico University Chorus and the Shasta College Chorale. Tickets are available at www. chicostatetickets.com or by calling (530) 898-6333.

Keep up to date with all the Frugal House happenings. The public can follow Frugal House on Twitter @ frugalhouse and become a fan on Facebook at “Frugal House.”

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Child Discipline

A Parent’s Responsibility

By James B. Wood, M.D.

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uch has been written about what proper discipline is for children. Some think that children should not be disciplined at all, believing that it is too traumatizing to young children. This is misdirected thinking. Let me begin by saying that all children need discipline, some more than others. This is a parental responsibility. This is how children learn right from wrong, good from bad and safe from dangerous.

Instituting proper discipline at the right time is how children learn and should not be left to baby sitters, teachers, and other well- meaning people. There may be some crying along the way and this is to be expected. Parents need to be, or should be, the authority figure. Basic discipline needs to begin sooner rather than later, and certainly needs to be in place well before school starts. It is the most unfortunate teacher who acquires a class of children where there was little or no discipline, ever, before the first day of school.

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Punishment for wrong doing. This should be done right away, as soon after the event as possible. This need not be mean or arbitrary.

It could be removal of a desired object or a time out. Please note that a punishment is what you do and not what you say. Also note that a spank or a swat may teach a child that hitting is OK.

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Acknowledgement of wrong doing. The child needs to know what they did wrong. Require them to tell you: “what did you do wrong?”

Please note: they were wrong, not “bad”.

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Require remorse. “I’m sorry that I did ….”

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Repair. If something needs to be “fixed”, do it now. For example, be clear about establishing new rules or guidelines.

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Reward. Reward for positive performance. Reward (hug) for being a good listener and reward (verbal) the next time the child handles the problematic situation correctly.

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Over time, children develop pride in themselves that they know right from wrong, which is an important step towards accepting the responsibilities of being a good citizen.

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Exploring with Kids and Creeks

By Heidi Rogers “Where do the salmon lay their eggs?”

Almost all of the 5th grade students at the “Pebble Count” station raise their hands.

They just learned about salmon spawning days earlier from the Kids and Creeks visit to the classroom. “They build a nest in the rocks!” They shout.

“How do you suppose they can build a nest?

Do they have hands?”

“Nooooooo! With their tails!”

“Alright then, let’s see how hard it is to build a nest with our tails! Grab your legs and pretend they are the salmon’s tail!”

The students grab their legs and use their feet to try to move the pebbles and cobbles below them, mimicking the salmon. It’s a tough job, and the 5th graders get a sense of the power a fish must have to build a nest for their eggs. They also get a feel for the rock environment a fish needs to lay their eggs; not too many big rocks and a mix of different small sizes.

200 yards down the trail, other students are taking a closer look at the grasses surrounding the bioswale built by restoration volunteers. The students are making their contributions to this effort by pulling invasive Johnson grass that has encroached on the native sedges, willows and cattails.

These natives serve to function as a biofilter for the water coming from the street grate: water that trickles off rooftops, driveways, and parked cars in the neighborhood just across the street. Together the students hypothesize about what kinds of the pollutants might be of concern, such as soap from driveway car-washings or lawn

fertilizer. Knowing that their efforts to remove the grass is part of the link to improve habitat for salmon and steelhead adds an extra inch to their smiles. They feel they did something for those fish.

A classmate yells, “What is this?!” as they run over to a naturalist, who smiles and shares that it is a praying mantis egg case.

The teachers also gaze in awe at the mantis’s 1.5 inch long egg case, which looks like a piece of sugary pastry, clinging to a dry stem of deer grass. Another ecology lesson commences, impromptu, but no less valued.

A third station puts shoes back into motion as the group begins a 40-minute nature walk, the focus of which is a mini “watershed tour” of the site. As they stroll, the students listen for red-shouldered hawks, note bluebird nest boxes perched amidst a young grove of valley oaks, and mimic the growth of the native deer grass, with its deep roots that can extend down two feet or more. The relationship of these plants to the bioswale of the previous station is reinforced as some of the kids are directed to pretend to be polluted water and try to run past the long line of kids doing their best willow imitations, branches flailing in an attempt to tag and filter the “urban runoff” played by some of their peers. Only a few gallons of water (dressed in blue jeans) escape the embrace of the plants; But not to fear, the game runs for a second round before the hike continues to the next stop.

See the Summer Camps page for information or visit www.kidsandcreeks.org.

summer camps

Beyond Fitness Adventure Camp

CONTACT: 877-7500 AGES: 7-13 years COST: $125 Weekly DESCRIPTION: Starting June 10th, your kids will enjoy a fun-filled summer in which each week is something new! Whether you like sports, rock climbing, bike riding or water activities, this is the camp for you! Children must be able to pass a swim test. Monday– Friday. Half day- 7:30am-12:30pm Full day- 7:30am-5:30pm.

Call 877-7500 for more information.

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Bidwell Presbyterian Kidwell Park VBX 2013

CONTACT: 343-1484, www.bidwellpres.org AGES: 1st-6th grade COST: $55.00 DESCRIPTION: Vacation Bible eXperience is Kidwell Park’s annual week long summer camp! Open to kids in 1st-6th grade, VBX is a fun filled week of discovering God’s love. This year we will set out on a jungle adventure, uncovering traps and treasures along the way. VBX is a morning camp from 9-12, June 17th-21st. Visit www.bidwellpres.org for more information and registration.

Bidwell Presbyterian Summer Art Camp for Kids

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CONTACT: 343-1484, www.bidwellpress.org AGES: Incoming 2nd-6th Grade COST: $90.00 DESCRIPTION: Local artist, Lauren Mesa, will lead kids in a week of artistic expression and fun! Art projects will include collage, paint (watercolor & acrylic), simple mosaic, pastels, colored pencils and more. Space is limited to the first 22 participants. Camp will run June 10th-14th in the morning. The cost is $90.00 Get more information and register online at www.bidwellpres.org.

Boys & Girls Club of the North Valley Camp Journey

CONTACT: 899-0335, ALuna@bgcnv.org AGES: 6-12 years COST: $100 per week DESCRIPTION: The Boys & Girls Club of Chico’s Camp Journey will explore “A Journey Through Time,” featuring different themes each week. Campers will experience fun, exciting, educational activities and field trips, including swimming twice a week and weekly trips to the movie theatre. Camp Journey offers a free breakfast and lunch daily.

Camps Chico Art School & Gallery Fun with Painting & Drawing

CONTACT: 570-3895, www.chicoartschool.com, www.facebook. com/ChicoArtSchoolandGallery AGES: 7-14 years COST: $125 DESCRIPTION: Whether just beginning, or wanting to improve your art talents, this camp will cover the fundamentals with an emphasis on FUN! Class includes painting and drawing in many mediums such as: charcoal, watercolor, tempra, collage and graphite.

You will learn about contour drawing, perspective, mixing colors, shading, texture, and composition. Develop your own creative style in a small camp size. Instructor, Janet Lombardi Blixt was voted best Chico artist for 4 years by the CN&R. Dates are June 10th-August 12th call, or email: janet@chicoartschool.com.

Chico Cheer All Stars, Inc. Chico Cheer All Stars, Inc. July Summer Camps

CONTACT: 514-6331, www.ChicoCheerAllStars.com AGES: 4 years and up COST: 1st camp $100, 2nd $75, and 3rd camp registration $50 DESCRIPTION: Beginners Cheer Camp: July 8th-11th.Athletes will learn basic cheerleading motions and terminology, tumbling, jumps and a special dance to perform on the final day!

Tumbling Camp: July 15th-18th. Beginners will work on basic tumbling skills and jumps.

For the advanced tumbles (back handsprings or above), focus will be on higher level tumbling such as tucks, layouts, and full’s.

Stunt Camp: July 22nd-25th. Kids will learn proper technique to base, back spot or fly in variety of stunts throughout the week. Register by visiting www.ChicoCheerAllStars.com , fill out and send in “Summer Camp Packet” early to ensure your spot! Limited spots of same day registration will be available the Monday morning of camp 9:30-10am. Please wear shorts and a tank top or tee with flexible tennis shoes and bring a sack lunch.

Chico Creek Dance Centre Show*Kids Summer Dance Camp CONTACT: 893-9028, www.chicocreekdancecentre.com

AGES: 4-10 years COST: $150.00 DESCRIPTION: June 10-21:“Disney Princesses” 9am-12pm (M-F), “Ballerinas on Broadway” 9am-12pm (M-F). Camp directors, Miss Melinda & Miss Sheree, share their love of dance, theater & music. Campers are introduced to several dance styles in preparation for performances held at the end of each camp. Special camp shirts, crafts, games, prizes & cast party are all included.

Make new friends & have lots of fun!

Chico Creek Nature Center Camp Chico Creek

CONTACT: 891-4671, www.bidwellpark.org AGES: 5-11 years COST: $135/week DESCRIPTION: June 10th-August 16th. Held at the Chico Creek Nature Center, in the heart of Bidwell Park, Camp Chico Creek is ten 1-week sessions of environmental education based camps for children 5-11 years old.

The program is designed to provide outdoor recreation activities and to foster awareness of nature in a fun, safe, and caring setting.

Themes covering the parks habitat and its natural and cultural history are presented to campers through short nature walks, lab activities, animal habitat exploration, presentations using the nature center’s live animals, art activities and swimming in Big Chico Creek.

Chico Montessori Children’s House Summer Camps

CONTACT: 342-5518, www.chicomontessori.com AGES: 2.9-6 (potty trained) DESCRIPTION: We have 6 camps available: Art, Gardening, Science, Cooking, Insects and, The Solar System. They are each two week sessions, except the last one which is one week. Each area will have multiple handson activities during the session. Throughout the summer, the Montessori materials will still be available and every day we will have our regular summertime water activities. Call for more details!

Chico School of Rock Summer Band Camp

CONTACT: 894-2526, www.chicoschoolofrock.com COST: $250 DESCRIPTION: Held July 22nd- July 26th.

This awesome event will be coached by our team of award winning instructors, who will guide students through the basics of playing music. Students will also have the opportunity to compose and record a CD. Camp will conclude with a concert, live video shoot, and your band’s CD being played on local radio! Enrollment is very limited, so please call or email us as soon as possible for sign-up information.

Chico Racquet Club Tennis Camp

CONTACT: 895-1881, www.chicoracquetclub.com AGES: 4-16 years DESCRIPTION: Tennis is a sport for everyone! Weekly sessions: Monday-Friday 10:30am to 3pm, June 10th - Aug 16th.

Campers learn about the game of tennis through skills, drills, games and matches.

Campers also enjoy a refreshing break in the Club’s swimming pool! Racquets and balls provided. Please call for more information.

CSU, Chico - Recreational Sports Adventure Day Camp

CONTACT: 898-5170, www.csuchico.edu/recsports AGES: 6-12 yrs. Old COST: Three day- $90 Full Week- $140 DESCRIPTION: The camp is designed for children aged 6-12. Activities are developmentally appropriate so that each child is able to experience all of the activities.

Our counselors bring a variety of skills and experiences to provide the best possible camp experience. Many of our activities include: rock climbing, swimming, field trips, games, and demonstrations, to name a few. Camp includes weeks focusing on sports skills, emergency responder, animals, and more!

Dragonfly Playschool Dragonfly Summer Camp

CONTACT: 864-5916, www.dragonflyplayschool.com AGES: 2.75-7 years COST: $90 per week DESCRIPTION: Weekly starting June 3 – Aug 10th. Dragonfly Summer Camp is designed to give younger children, ages 2.75-7, a playful and active summer camp experience. Each week’s thematic camp integrates cooking, crafts, games and music.

Children are sure to make new friends and enjoy their exciting days at camp. All materials, organic and homemade snack and lunch included. Dragonfly Playschool is a Certified Eco-Healthy Program, state licensed with a credentialed teacher. Visit www.dragonflyplayschool.com for camp descriptions.

Durham Recreation & Park District Durh-amazing Summer Camp

CONTACT: 345-1921, www.durhamrec.com AGES: Grades K-6th COST: $120/full time, $90 Part Time or $35 Drop In DESCRIPTION: Join our weekly themed, fun filled summer camp. Daily arts & crafts, sports fun, wacky games, group challenges, field trips & SWIMMING are waiting for you! Afternoon snack is provided for full day campers. Registration and fees can be

completed online at www.durhamrec.com or in the recreation office. Enrollment is weekto-week and there are options of full time, part time and daily drop in.

EV Free Church of Chico Vacation Bible School

CONTACT: 343-6022, www.efcchico.org AGES: 5 years-entering 6th grade COST: FREE! DESCRIPTION: Join us for 5 days of music, Bible study, crafts, games, and snacks! This year’s theme is Kingdom Rock: Stand Strong for God! Hope to see you July 15th-19th from 9am-12pm. There is no cost for the program; T-shirts and CD are available for purchase.

See you there! 1193 Filbert Ave. Register by July 10th or until full. For more info please call.

Feather River Recreation Fun In The Sun Summer Camp 2013

CONTACT: 533-2011, amandam@frrpd.com COST: $21/day, $105/week, $830 for all 9 weeks (must be paid up,front to receive the discount).

DESCRIPTION: Held weekly June 10thAugust 9th. Located at the FRRPD activity center 1875 Feather River Blvd, Oroville.

Field trip Fridays @$3 per child. Homemade lunch @ $3 per child, AM and PM snack are included. Swimming at Palermo pool 2 times per week-free. Camp T-shirt @ $8 per child (one-time fee). Daily Gymnastics, daily Arts and crafts, slip and slide water play daily. Weekly themes. Qualified, friendly and creative staff. Space is limited so sign up today!

FunLand/ Cal Skate Chico FunLand Extreme Fun Summer Camps

CONTACT: 343-1601, www.funlandchico.com AGES: 5-11 years COST: $130 all day/ $100 morning only DESCRIPTION: These summer camps are designed to be a fun, heart-healthy, active alternative to the ‘normal’ Summer Camp.

This is a chance for the campers to do everything FunLand and Cal Skate has to offer, and then some! Campers can spend the morning ,or the whole day, doing things not normally offered to the public. Activities will include, but are not limited to: Skating, minigolfing, batting, arts/crafts, arcade games, dodge ball, hockey, and more!

Gateway Science Museum Gateway Science Museum Summer Discovery Camps CONTACT: 898-4121, www.csuchico.edu/gateway AGES: Grades 4th-8th COST: $175/$185 per session

DESCRIPTION: “Eco-Kids” Jun. 24-28, (Grades 4 & 5) Exercise environmental stewardship while exploring awesome handson activities like solar cookers, renewable energy sources, composting, and making art with robots! Lunches and snacks provided, cost is $175 per session. “Eco-Rangers” Jul. 15-19, (Grades 6 - 8) Investigate principles of environmental stewardship by delving deeper into science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Learn natural resource management; build wind turbines, program robots and much more! Lunches and snacks provided.

Handi Riders Handi-Riders Mini Camps

CONTACT: 533-5333 AGES: 3.5 years and up COST: $250 DESCRIPTION: Our summer riding program is packed into weekly 4-day camps, with activities for all ages and abilities. Held: June 17th-20th, June 24th-27th, July 8th-11th and July 15th-18th. Camps are scheduled mornings, Monday through Thursday, from 9:00 to 11:00am. Riding activities will include: horsemanship skills, games, relays, and horse related arts and crafts. One-hour 4-day camps are also available. Please call our office for additional information regarding rider registration, costs, and volunteer opportunities.

HYPE Dance Studio Princess Camp

CONTACT: 898-8789, www.hypedancestudio.com AGES: Ages 3-5 years and 6-8 years COST: $80 DESCRIPTION: Offered June 17th-19th (Session #1) and July 22nd-24th (Session #2). Ariel, Cinderella, Snow White, Jasmine!

Dancers are encouraged to dress in their favorite Disney Princess attire! Each day will include an hour of ballet, 1/2 hour of snack/ craft/color time, 1/2 hour story time, and an hour of choreography. Breaks included. 9am12pm. Early drop off at 8:30 AM available.

HYPE Dance Studio Shake It Up!

CONTACT: 898-8789, www.hypedancestudio.com AGES: 4-6 years and 7-10 years COST: $115 DESCRIPTION: Held June 24th-27th. Learn the latest moves with great music kids love from the hit series “Shake It Up”! Each day will include 2 hours of jazz and hip hop instruction and 1 hour of freestyle and creative dance. Dancers will put together their own performance to perform on the Final Day! Breaks included. 9am-12pm. Early drop off at 8:30 AM available.

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Camps HYPE Dance Studio Pom Camp

CONTACT: 898-8789, www.hypedancestudio.com AGES: 4-6 years and 7-10 years COST: $95, Pom Included!

DESCRIPTION: Held July 15th-17th. If your child loves to cheer and dance...This is the camp for her! Kids will learn pom motions and terminology, dance technique, visual team movement and a special dance to perform on Final Day! Chants and cheers will also be taught, as well as team-building activities daily. Breaks included. 9am-12pm. Early drop off at 8:30 AM available. Please wear shorts and tank or tee, with flexible tennis shoes.

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Kids In Motion Kids In Motion Summer Camps

CONTACT: 343-5678, 895-5437, www.inmotionfitness.com AGES: 4 to 7 years old COST: $80 per week DESCRIPTION: Monday – Friday 8:30am1:00pm. Session #1: June 17th-21st, Session #2: July 8th- 12th, Session #3: July 22nd26th, Session #4: August 5th-9th. Kids In Motion summer camps are all about fun in the sun!!! Your little one will be exhausted after a day of non-stop action in the water. To sign up, please visit www.inmotionfitness.com or call 530-895-5437 and ask for Tennille.

Kids and Creeks Teen Backpacking Adventure

CONTACT: 898-8789, www.hypedancestudio.com AGES: 4-7 years and 8-12 years COST: $115 DESCRIPTION: Held July 8th-11th. Learn the latest hip-hop moves with great music kids love! Each day will include 2 hours of hip-hop instruction (including stretch and warm-up, tricks and skills, rhythm and musicality, and choreography) and 1 hour of freestyle and creative dance. Clean and appropriate music and movement for children. Breaks included.

9am-12pm. Early drop off at 8:30 AM available.

CONTACT: 966-0239, www.kidsandcreeks.org AGES: 13 – 15 years COST: $375 DESCRIPTION: Kids and Creeks invites teens to participate in a hands-on science adventure in the Northern Sierra! This beginner-level backpacking trip will introduce participants to the natural history of the region, while at the same time teach the skills to make backpacking a fun, safe experience.

Food, transportation, and equipment will be provided. The trip takes place in the Fordyce Creek region of Tahoe National Forest, 2.5 hours from Chico. Held Aug 5th – Aug 8th.

Jazzercise Junior Jazzercise Jazzercamp

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CONTACT: 896-9743 AGES: 1st thru 6th grade COST: $120.00 per person DESCRIPTION: Session 1: July 15th-19th, Session 2: Aug 5th-9th. 12pm-3:30pm.

Each session includes dance technique, fun games, learning a variety of routines set to current music with clean moves and lyrics, and a fantastic end of camp performance for our parents! Each camper will receive a camp T-shirt, all arts and craft supplies to create great items to take home, and a healthy afternoon snack each day. Come make new friends, learn some great dances, and get healthy with Jazzercamp!

CONTACT: 894-6800, www.kidspark.com/center/Chico/calendar AGES: 2-12 years COST: $175/session.

DESCRIPTION: Nine weekly sessions starting Jun 17th. Each session is held M-F, 9am-3pm. Weekly themed summer camps: Wet ‘N Wild, Garden Adventure, Ultimate Kid Concoctions, Cooking, & more. Please call for information.

Kinetics Academy of Dance So You Think You Can Dance Camp!

CONTACT: 345-2505 AGES: 6-12 years COST: $90-$125 DESCRIPTION: Learn hip-hop/jazz, ballet, tap in this fun dance camp! Classes are beginner level. Our special camp price reflects a discount of more than 50% from our usual fee! Come prepared for fun. You will

take several different dance classes each day, so bring water and a light snack. Our last day will include a performance for families! Please call Kinetics at 345-2505 for instructions on dance attire. This camp is held at Kinetics Academy of Dance, 627 Broadway. M-F 7/29-8/2 12:30-5:30p 9-12yrs, $125 OR M-F 7/29-8/2 9am-12 pm 6-8 yrs. $90.

Kings Christian Summer Camp

CONTACT: 345-3100, kcpreschool1137@gmail.com AGES: Kindergarten – 6th Grade DESCRIPTION: Join us for a dynamic summer full of FUN, FUN, FUN! Are you looking for a safe place where your child will be engaged with other children their age?

This summer camp is for you! Your child will join us on an adventure as we explore new games, places and experiences. Besides our on-campus activities, we will be taking trips to go swimming and to the movies. We offer full or part time camps with meals and snacks provided. Held weekly June 10th-August 16th.

La Casita Primera Preschool & Afterschool Program LCP Summer Program

CONTACT: 343-3044, lacasitaprimera@att.net AGES: 2.9 years-kindergarten COST: $145-$225 DESCRIPTION: Two 3-week sessions with the option of choosing 2-5 days per week.

Beginning June 10th-July 26th (week of July 4th off). Art, water play, stories, organic snack, songs, Spanish gardening & cooking throughout each session! Register now! Full day and lunch hour available upon request.

Join us for play! Some school age spots available as well.

Northern California Ballet NCB Ballet Intensive

CONTACT: 872-1719, www.northerncaliforniaballet.com AGES: 8-19 years COST: Junior session ages 8-10 $350.00, Senior session Ages 11-19 $550.00 DESCRIPTION: The juniors are in session daily from 9:30am to 4:30pm and the seniors 9:30am to 6:30pm. They will have instructions in ballet, pointe’ variations Pas de Deux, injury prevention, Flamenco and fencing.

They will be offered lunch and two snacks & all dietary needs will be met. We offer

housing with current NCB students for an extra $135.00. There will be a final work shop performance on August 11 2013 at 2:00pm at the Paradise Performing Arts Center.

OPT for Healthy Living Leap Into Summer

CONTACT: 345-0678, www.csuchico.edu/cnap/opt/ AGES: 7-13 year old COST: Cost is $40 per child and includes swim pass. Charge for additional siblings is $20.

DESCRIPTION: LEAP Into Summer Camp is a five day interactive nutrition education and swim day camp. The camp aims to help kids develop healthy lifelong eating and activity patterns. Each day starts with swimming at the Shapiro Pool, followed by nutrition education and activities. Nutrition education topics include balanced meals, soda and sweetened beverages, fat and fast food, fiber and whole grains, and ways to increase physical activity.

Held June 17th-21st from 12pm-5pm & July 15th –19th from 12pm–5pm.

Parkside Preschool Junior Kindergarten Summer Camp

CONACT: 893-5139, www.parksidedaycare.com AGES: 4 & 5 year olds (Entering kindergarten in 2013) COST: $135.00 per week DESCRIPTION: Whether you are looking for summer camp or summer care, Parkside’s Jr. Kindergarten Camp has it all!. Focus is on Kindergarten readiness and FUN! From Bidwell Park exploration & science experiments to cooking, gardening, yoga, Spanish and weekly field trips. Add in a new theme and adventure each week to keep your child strong in body and mind. You’ll have everything you want for your child this summer and beyond.

Playhouse Theatre Camp Playhouse

CONTACT: 774-4451, playhouseyouththeatre.com AGES: Ages 4 – 17 COST: $75 - $160 DESCRIPTION: Held weekly June 17th – Aug 4. Looking for a great way to keep the kids busy this summer, having fun, gaining confidence, being creative and working on a team? Playhouse Youth Theatre is excited to provide performing arts opportunities for ages 4 – 17. For ages 9 – 17, join Chico’s only youth comedy improv team; Fill in the Blank, as they think on their toes fast! Then, join us for our second annual script-writing and directing workshop; New Works Festival. In the spotlight is a musical; Willy Wonka! This is for ages 4 – 6 and 7 – 15. All rehearsals and shows take place at The Chico Women’s

Club. To register and for more details, visit playhouseyouththeatre.com or call Lisa Schmidt, Playhouse Director at 530 774-4451.

Progressive Schoolhouse 22nd Annual Summer Arts Program

CONTACT: 345-5665, www. Progressiveschoolhouse.com AGES: 5-15 years DESCRIPTION: In association with The International Institute of Education Through the Arts and The Artist’s Playground, children and their families can participate in all or part of this 8 week program! Program studies include: ceramics, decoupage-mosaic, painting, theatre arts, textile arts, drawing, large sculpture, and miniature sculpture. 1 day to 5 day options, M-F, $35-$130. Academic support: $35, M-W 2:30-5:30pm. Evening Art Program: $35-$80, M-W, 6-9pm, 1-3 day options. Held weekly from June 17th-August 9th.

Silver Dollar BMX BMX Camp

CONTACT:566-1BMX, www.silverdollarbmx.org AGES: 3 years and up COST: $110 per week DESCRIPTION:Held weekly from June 10th-July 19th. CARD and Silver Dollar BMX have partnered to bring BMX to Chico again this summer. Come and meet our professional instructor, JakePeebles, and other national champion instructors. If you are just beginning, or have some experience in the novice class, you will not want to miss out on Jake’s secrets! This camp features basic instruction from the starting gate to the finish line, including gate starts, passing, jumps and more! Camp is open to boys and girls. Each class member will receive 4 Thursday night practice and race sessions at the Silver Dollar BMX track ($20 value). Practice is from 6:00pm to 7:00pm with racing starting shortly thereafter.

Southwind Farm and Training Stable Summer Horse Camp at Southwind Farm

CONTACT: 897-0899, Karen@southwindequine.com AGES: 4 years and up COST: $125-$375 DESCRIPTION: Summer Horse Camp at Southwind Farm offers riding instruction, horsemanship, crafts and games for ages 4 and up at our clean, safe and professional facility.

Safety is taught and practiced while having fun and learning on our gentle and reliable horses. June 11th-13th, 9am-12pm for ages 4-6. June 24th-28th, 9am-5pm or half days for ages 7 and up. Additional camps will be offered as these fill. Call or email with your address for a brochure.

Summer Sewing Classes with Ruth Sewing Camp

CONTACT: 966 1157, greenlyruth@sbcglobal.net AGES: 3rd grade and up COST: $35/class, or $175 for six DESCRIPTION: Held on Wed or Th, 6/268/1, 10 am-3 pm: Beginning and intermediate/ advanced sewing and garment design classes.

Projects provided for beginners; intermediate/ advanced students will work with patterns and make their own designs. Bring your own machine, if you can! Snacks and drinks provided.

Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology Summer Camps

CONTACT: 898-5397, www.csuchico.edu/anthmuseum AGES: 5-11 years COST: $75 per weekly session Held weekly from July 8th-August 1st. Each week, join in hands-on fun to learn about different cultures and fascinating discoveries in our world. Camp begins with a week of Space Adventures, against the backdrop of the current exhibit. Investigate the solar system and beyond. Week Two: Think Like a Paleontologist and explore the world of the Mesozoic when dinosaurs and other longago creatures ruled. Week Three: Cultures of the Americas introduces the campers to traditional lifeways from Hopi to Aztec and local California groups, too. Finally, Week Four we will offer the Best of Camp; each day a new topic from Egypt to Rain Forests. Enjoy the mad dash around the world. Each week is M-Th morning session only 8:30am-12:30pm.

Wood Family Farm Wood Family Farm Adventure Camps

CONTACT: 343-7120, WoodFamilyFarm.net AGES: Preschool - 3rd grade COST: $125.00 DESCRIPTION: Wood Family Farm is passionate about providing enriching hands on experiences that connect Chico area kids with the world around them. Our nature-based environmental summer adventure camps include: “Life on the Farm,” “WoodworkingHabitats,” “Farm to Table Cooking,” “Learn and Play in Nature” camps and more.

Children will care for farm animals, tend to an organic garden, cook fresh healthy food, and enjoy creative art projects as we play and learn together.

growing up greener

Disney’s “Tomorrowland” Should be Called “Yesterdayland”

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we strive to add some spare change to the “Disneyland Jar,” so when we were able to fill it, you can imagine the celebration from our entire family of five. On so many levels, it really is the happiest place on earth.

Unfortunately, when we arrived at Tomorrowland, we found quite a contradiction.

In 1955, Disneyland’s Tomorrowland opened Autopia.

This ride was to represent the interstate highway system expanding across the country.

Originally sponsored by Richfield Oil, then by Chevron in 2000, Autopia cars are run by the futuristic fuel...gasoline?

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eally? They have recycling bins everywhere, a great “Environmentality” educational program, and their bags are made of post-consumer recycled material. However, the cars in Tomorrowland are run on the same fossil fuel that we have used for over 100 years. Not only do the cars burn gasoline, but they sound as if they are using the same motors that are now banned from use, even in lawn mowers because of poor emissions.

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isneyland, if you really want a Tomorrowland, consider using fully electric vehicles. Electric vehicles are great because of the fact that they have no harmful emissions and can be charged by the latest and greatest alternative fuel sources (Solar, Wind, Wave, Biomass, Algae). Also, show some forethought: add some of these alternative power generators to the park. Likely they would not be a significant source of energy, but an education tool and preview of where this world needs to be heading.

It’s a small world after all…

resource pages

Your guide to free or low-cost family resources in Butte County!

For New Moms!

Babies Love Books “lapsits” Babies 0-18 months and parents will enjoy connection through rhymes, songs, and books designed especially for them! Free! Every Wednesday, 9:30am and 10:30am, Chico Library, www.buttecounty.net/library.

Better Babies Services include private appointments, health education, nutritional information, childbirth classes, breastfeeding and baby care.

Individual support, counseling and support groups. 578 Rio Lindo Ave., Ste 100, 894-5585.

www.growingupchico.com

Enloe’s Mother & Baby Education Center Offering a full & rich education program which offers before baby, safety and parenting classes.

Enloe’s Mother & Baby Breastfeeding Support Services: We offer lactation assistance before and after the birth of your baby. Staffed by an International Certified Lactation Consultant who provides consultation appointments 5 days a week. Call 332-3972 for an appointment or for more information.

La Leche League We offer mother-to-mother support for breastfeeding. Every Friday from 10:30 to 12:00, Downtown Chico at Bidwell Presbyterian Church (in the nursery).

More information at: www.lllnorcal.org, or by calling 591-9191.

Mom2Mom Support group sponsored by Feather River Healthy Mothers every Thursday from 10:30am-12pm. Topics include: breastfeeding, first foods, baby wearing, cloth diapering, natural parenting, returning to work, infant development and much more!

876-2518.

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Mother Nurture Free breastfeeding support groups for all stages of nursing. On-going class series and events, from Cloth Diapers to Attachment Parenting. www.facebook. com/pages/Mother-Nurture-Chico-CA.

Sunny Garden Montessori Ongoing play groups for parents and babies. Adults will share parenting strategies and techniques in a beautiful warm facility. 343-3101 www.sunnygardenmontessori.com Women’s Resource Clinic www.womensresourceclinic.org Exists to help women, mothers & babies of this community in difficult times. We are a free pregnancy-crisis clinic. We also provide free baby clothes, maternity clothes, diapers, wipes and baby furniture. 897-6101.

Parenting Resources Adoptive Parent Support Group Join us in sharing, learning, and supporting each other with the joys & challenges of adoption. First Monday of the month, 7-9pm, 520 Cohasset Road.

879-3861 Butte College Foster/Kinship Education Free workshops & trainings for parents, foster parents, and relative caregivers. For more info and a current workshop schedule, call 897-6235.

Butte County Mothers of Multiples We are here to provide mutual support and guidance to meet the special challenge of parenting two, three or more children born together. For more info call 899-1538 or at: www.buttecountymoms.com.

Chico Homeschoolers We are a local homeschooling group and support network. We are a fully inclusive group and all homeschoolers are welcome. We have weekly park days, regular field trips, and teen gatherings.

Membership is free. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chicohomeschoolers/ Chico Mothers Club The member-run, non-profit organization supports mothers of young children by organizing activities, playgroups, community involvement and much more.

For more information, call 571-4268 or at: www.chicomothersclub.org.

Enloe Mother & Baby Outreach Program At Enloe’s Mother & Baby Outreach Program, many parenting the infant classes are offered, such as Bittie and Bigger Baby and Me, Infant Massage, and Infant-Pediatric CPR. In addition, we offer breastfeeding support, services and a clinic that helps mothers and babies establish and maintain breastfeeding, before, during and after the birth.

332-5520 or online at www.enloe.org/baby.

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) For mothers of infants through kindergarten-age.

Grace Community Church. Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. 2346 Floral Ave, Chico.

343-5528 ex35 Free Childcare.

Parent Infant Programs A developmental program designed for children diagnosed at birth with a regional center qualifying condition or children at risk of developing those qualifying conditions. We share a deep commitment to normalizing the relationships, attitudes, goals and expectations among Parents, families, professionals and the very young child. 247-1375, www.parentinfantprograms.com OPT for Fit Kids A community based program that encourages people of all ages to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Services include group and individual family-based nutrition education and nutrition education classes. 1311 Mangrove Ave, Suite E, 345-0678. www.optforfitkids.org Sacred Beginnings Offers childbirth preparation classes, pre & postnatal yoga, & yoga with toddlers & crawlers. www.sacredbeginnings.org 321-6477.

Sunny Garden Montessori Ongoing play groups for babies and toddlers age 0 months to 36 months! Classes designed for the 3, 4, and 5 year olds and their parents! We will meet one time a week for one and one-half hour! Children will meet new friends and adults will share parenting strategies and techniques in a beautiful warm facility.

343-3101 www.sunnygardenmontessori.com Teen Parent Support Group Support group about health and nutrition for teen parents and parents-to-be. Third Thursday of the month at 2:30pm. WIC Office, 1311 Mangrove Ave. Suite E. 891-2767

Enloe’s Bittie Baby & Me Bittie Baby & Me and Bigger Baby & Me parenting series. At the Mother & Baby Education Center, 251 Cohasset Road, Suite #120. Call 332-3970 for more information or to register.

Thermalito Family Involvement & Literacy Center (T.L.C.) Offers a Parent Resource Center to local families and much more. Call 538-2950 or stop by 2075 Poplar Avenue, Oroville for more information.

Feather River Hospital We offer education, participation and emotional support for all members of the expectant family.

Offering many parent and childbirth education classes such as: Pregnancy Education Series, Baby Steps-First Year Parenting, Infant CPR, Cesarean Refresher, Pregnancy Yoga, Sibling Preparation, Breastfeeding and more! Please call 876-2518, or go to www.frhosp.org for more information.

Valley Oak Children’s Services A Resource and Referral Program that provides free referrals to child care and other family-related services. Low Income parents can call and get on the Centralized Eligibility List for preschool and subsidized child care in Butte County. Community members are invited to use the Resource Library at no cost. Call 895-3572 or 1-800-345-8627 or visit valleyoakchildren.org for more information.

Free Tutoring All grades, all subjects. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-6:30pm, CSU Chico campus, Bell Memorial Union 309, call 898-5817 for more information.

WIC A program that provides supplemental food vouchers and nutrition education to pregnant and breastfeeding women and to infants and children up through age five who qualify in Butte County.

Services are available to clients who are at risk for nutritional deficiencies and who meet financial guidelines. Parent education about nutrition, breastfeeding, child safety, growth/development and other child-appropriate topics is provided by the WIC staff. 891-2767, fns.usda.gov/wic/

Grandparents as Parents Support group that helps grandparents and other family caregivers. Chico: First Thursday of month, 11:30-1:30pm. 2491 Carmichael Drive, Suite 300.

Paradise: First Thursday of month 6-9pm at Family Resource Center on Skyway. 897-6235

Family Destinations The Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Foundation The Wildlife Foundation is home to a remarkable variety of non-releasable, endangered, and exotic live animals. Hours of Operation: 7 days a week by appointment, 9am - 5pm. Donations Welcome! Call 345-1700 or visit them online at www.kirshner.org.

Bidwell Mansion Learn about Chico’s rich history with a guided tour of this 1860’s Mansion. The Visitor Center is open Sat-Mon. Hours: Sat and Sun from 11:00am–5:00 pm; Mon. 12:00–5:00 pm. Guided tours are available on the hour-the last tour is at 4:00 pm each day. Cost: $6 per adult; $3 children 5 -17, and children under 5 are free. 525 Esplanade, Chico. 895-6144 Chico Creek Nature Center The Chico Creek Nature Center operates as a natural history museum, nature center, and information center of Bidwell Park, and offers educational programs for students, weekend hikes, and nature activities for the public.

Donation requested. 891-4671 Chico Community Observatory Providing access to our universe through its telescopes for the enjoyment and education of the youth of this community. Winter hours: F-Su 6-9pm. Summer hours: W-Su from sunset to 3 hours after. Open 11am -1pm Sundays for solar viewing. In Upper Bidwell Park. 343-5635. www.chicoobservatory.com.

Chico Museum The Chico Museum celebrates the unique identity of Chico by presenting locally relevant exhibits that explore our past, illuminate the present and imagine the future. Open Wednesday-Sunday, noon-4pm; Donations greatly appreciated. Located at Second and Salem Streets, Downtown Chico. Phone 8914336, or visit www.chicomuseum.org.

Friendly Farm Alpacas The alpaca is a sweet fuzzy animal that likes children to visit them. Please call 342-4745.

The Gateway Science Museum Designed to create a life-long learning environment that enables visitors to explore, interpret, and celebrate the magnificent natural heritage of Northern California through science, research and education. For more information, visit the Gateway Science Museum Web site: http://www.GatewayScience.org/.

Gold Nugget Museum Learn about and become a part of the history of the Ridge! There are many hands-on events, such as the Days of Living History, which the entire family can participate in. 502 Pearson Road, Paradise. 872-8722. goldnuggetmuseum@ aol.com.

Home At Last Equine Sanctuary Lots of critters to meet. homeatlastsanctuary@ gmail.com.

Museum of Anthropology The museum is committed to the collection, protection, and interpretation of ethnographic material culture & to share this with the community through its educational programs.

Please call 898-5397 to arrange a tour.

Stansbury Home Built by Dr. & Mrs. Oscar Stansbury in 1883, this home was designed in the Italianate Victorian style, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 307 West 5th St. 895-3848.

Sat & Sun 1-4pm. Adults $2; Students $1, Under 10 Free.

Patrick Ranch Museum An Interactive Agricultural and Natural History Learning Center. Offering educational field trips too. 10381 Midway, Chico. Call for hours 3424359, www.patrickranchmuseum.org.

Just for Kids Chico Public Library Storytimes Preschool Storytime for 3-5 year olds, stories, songs & craft Tuesdays 10am and 11am. Babies Love Books 0-18 months stories, songs & bounces Wednesdays 9:30am and 10:30am. Toddler Story time for 1-3 year olds, stories, songs & action rhymes Fri-10am and 11am. Please call for more information on Japanese Story time, Spanish Story time, Chinese Story time, Japanese Story time, Homework help group, and Chess Club. 891-2762, www.buttecounty.net/library.

Barnes & Noble Storytime Enjoy some fun stories, from treasured classics to new adventures. Wednesdays 11am, Saturdays 2pm. 894-1494 Boys & Girls Club of Chico The Boys & Girls Club of Chico, the positive place for kids and teens ages 6 to 18, offers a variety of walk-in, facility programs Monday through Friday. $10 per year. 899-0335 KZFR Storytelling for Kids Kids of all ages can enjoy a variety of fascinating storytelling by tuning in to 90.1 FM radio in Chico. M-F, 7-7:30pm. 895-0706.

Yo-Yo Fun! Come learn new tricks, show off your skill, & win great prizes. Bird in Hand in Downtown Chico.

Saturdays at noon. 893-0545

Handi-Riders Therapeutic Riding Center Handi-Riders has been offering a safe and enjoyable equine experience for special needs children ages three and up for over 30 years.

We provide a place where our students can meet their challenges and enjoy the physical, developmental and emotional benefits they gain by participating in our therapeutic horseback riding program. Visit our website: www.handiriders.org or call 533-5333.

Hydrocephalus Association Support Group An opportunity to meet others connected to hydrocephalus. All ages are welcome! Last Saturday of every other month at 3:30pm, Chico, contact 591-9512, nethertonhydro@hotmail.com.

Recreation & Dreams for Kids w/Cancer Children with cancer & their families are invited to attend this support group providing free monthly recreational opportunities. 332-3171 Rowell Family Empowerment of Northern California We provide support, education, and advocacy services to families with children ages birth to 26 with special education needs living in Northern California. For information on trainings and support groups, please call the Chico office at (530)899-8801 and toll free 888-263-1311 or www.rfenc.org. Hablamos Español.

The Enloe Health Learning Center A community library. We invite you to browse a broad array of health and medical information.

Learn more about a disease or disorder affecting a family member, research a medical diagnosis or find wellness information. A free library card gives you access to health care information through books, periodicals, Internet access, multimedia resources and more. Web site in English and Spanish. www.enloe.org/library.

Wings of Eagles Provides emotional and financial assistance to all families in the four county areas of: Butte, Glenn, Tehama and Colusa who have children with a pediatric cancer or a life-threatening illness diagnosis. The Joseph Alvarez Organization for Seriously Ill Children. 893-9231

Websites of Interest Special Needs ARC Support Group Families who experience the challenges that come along with raising a child with a special need are invited to this support group hosted by ARC of Butte County. Tuesdays. 891-8157 ext.

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Chico Cheer All Stars Inc. -Stars We are proud to join over 170 other All Star Gyms throughout the USA in offering Butte County’s ONLY Special Needs Cheerleading Team! The STARS cheer program is open to children and young adults, boys and girls, ages 5 yrs & up. It builds social interaction in a TeamOriented, Positive Environment. Build Self-Esteem, Motivation, Work Ethic, and Sense of Belonging and Accomplishment. Practice cognitive skills with dance, formations, tumbling, and timing exercises. Your child will enjoy a fun energetic workout! We look forward to the opportunity to build a community where everyone is an ALL STAR! 894-2227, ChicoAllStars@aol.com, www.

ChicoCheerAllStars.com.

HelpCentral.org Need help finding services in Butte County? Here you will find a comprehensive listing of low cost and no cost health and human services. You can find services such as emergency food, parenting classes, recreational programs, support groups, drug treatment, tax assistance, in-home help, after school programs, hospice, counseling, and subsidized day care. www.helpcentral.org Butte County Library Get access to some great library resources... without leaving your house! There are links for Teens and for Kids, too! Younger children can even have books read to them on their computer. www.buttecounty.net/bclibrary/

Have a resource for us?

Do you know of a resource you would like to see listed, or does a listin g need to be updated? Let us know!

Email us: info@growingupchico.com

Chico Air Museum:

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The Chico Air Museum is located at the Chico Municipal Airport. This museum features air exhibits that are fun for the whole family! Open every Saturday from 10am-4pm. FREE! 147 Convair Court, 345-6468.

Home Depot Kids Workshops:

Chico & Oroville. Hands-on building workshop for ages 5-12. Saturdays, 9am-12pm. Free. Chico: 342-0477; Oroville: 538-0521.

Lowe’s Build and Grow Workshops: Free kids clinic every Saturday at 10am.

Must pre register at, www.lowesbuildandgrow.com.

Roo’s Zoo Skate Session at Cal Skate:

Join Roller-Roo for this specially designed session for kids 10 & under–strollers welcome. 10am-12pm. $5.50/child, includes quad skate rental (parents skate for $2.75); or $25/6-weeks. Cal Skate, 3431601.

Sunny Garden Montessori Mommy and Me Playgroups:

Check out all the great things we have to look forward to this summer! Please note that dates and times are subject to change, please call ahead to confirm events.

Ongoing Events Gateway Science Museum:

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Come explore the Gateway. New exhibit opening May 8th, The Secret of Circles. This highly interactive exhibition from the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose features 18 trilingual exhibits designed to inspire visitors to ask questions and investigate the answers as they explore the math, science, and engineering of circles. Open Wed through Sun noon to 5pm. For more information call 898-4121 or visit www.csuchico.edu/gateway.

Thursday Night Farmer’s Market:

Farm-fresh produce, delicious food, arts and crafts, and live entertainment! Held weekly April through September from 6-9pm, rain or shine. Located on Broadway from 2nd to 5th Streets, the area is closed to vehicle traffic to allow for the festivities. www.downtownchico.com.

Friday Night Concerts:

Held weekly, the Friday Night Concerts are Chico’s best place to hear live, local music for free. Located in City Plaza, in the heart of downtown, the concerts offer entertainment to suit every musical preference - styles range from blues to swing and from Classic rock to reggae. 7-8:30pm.

Chico Certified Farmers’ Market-Saturdays:

Take advantage of all the wonderful produce grown locally at Chico’s year round Farmers’ Market. Every Saturday from 7:30am-1pm, rain or shine. Located at 2nd and Wall St parking lot.

Chico Museum:

Open Wednesday-Sunday, noon-4pm; Donations gladly appreciated. Watch for these upcoming exhibits at the Chico Museum: This is Our Home, Here We Remain - The story of the Mechoopda. Chico: Our Story in Pictures from the John Nopel Collection. Located at Second and Salem Streets, Downtown Chico. Phone 891-4336, or visit www.chicomuseum.org.

Chico Oaks Youth Rugby:

New rugby association for kids of all ages! Age groups are: 8 and under (non-contact), 10 and under, 12 and under, Middle School (13 to pre-high school), and High School. CHICORUGBY.ORG or call 308-1092.

Fantastic Fridays:

Athletic Horizons has the ultimate playgroup! Takes place on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. All children walking to 5 years old. Contact for more information 893-4967 or www.athletichorizons.com.

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Kids Night Out:

Fridays at In Motion Fitness from 5:30-9:30. Each night includes dinner and an exciting activity. Must pre-register. Call 895-kids or visit www.inmotionfitness.net to find out more.

Chapman Food And Fitness Festival: Every Friday from 2–5:30p.m. at 1010

An ongoing weekly PLAYGROUP for children and their parents. Children will be introduced to stimulating toys and activities; all guided by their parent! Please call 343-3101 for more information or visit www.sunnygardenmontessori.com.

Chico Yo Yo Club:

Come learn new tricks, show off your skill, & win great prizes.

Bird in Hand in Downtown Chico. Every Saturday at noon. 893-0545.

Free Tennis Clinic: Held every Saturday at the Chico Racquet Club at 10am, open to all ages. 1629 Manzanita Ave, 895-1881.

Sliver Dollar BMX: First race is FREE for those looking to try something new here

in Chico! We have racers as young as 3 years old-all ages are welcome! Practice/racing every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, weather permitting. “Like” us on Facebook www.facebook.com/sdbmx to receive current track updates.

MOPS Chico: MOPS

at Grace Community Church support group for mothers of children 0-preschool just like you! Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays September-May, call for more information 343-5528. Free Childcare.

Chico Creek Nature Center:

Bidwell Park was made for exploring and having fun. The Chico Creek Nature Center offers kids of all ages a place to interact with animals, nature, discover Bidwell Park’s diverse ecosystem and learn about preserving this natural resource. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 11am-4pm. 1968 East 8th Street, 891-4671, bidwellpark.org.

La Leche League Breastfeeding Support Group:

La Leche League offers mother-to-mother support for breastfeeding. Children welcome. First Friday of every month, 10am-11:30am. Free. Find them on Facebook to find support between meetings. Bidwell Presbyterian Church in the Church nursery, 208 West First St. 5919191.

Rowell’s Pals Playgroup:

A diverse playgroup for parents & little ones ages 1-5, of all abilities. Come sing, dance, read & play. 10-11am, Fridays. Free, pre-reg encouraged. Rowell Family Empowerment of N. CA, 3075 Cohasset Rd., #2. 8998801.

Childbirth Preparation: 5-week series taught by highly trained registered nurse

instructors will help prepare you for birth, newborn care & breastfeeding. Promotes individual & family choices, including natural breathing & relaxation techniques & pain management options. Wednesday evenings, 6-8:30pm. On-going. Pre registration with payment required. Call 332-3970 for more information or to register.

Pregnancy Education Series:

This four-week childbirth education series is designed to prepare expectant women and their support person for their childbirth experience. We recommend that you choose to attend a session that ends one month before your baby is due. Call 876-2518 to register or go to www.frhosp.org for more information.

Enloe’s Mother and Baby Education Center: Offers ongoing before baby classes, after baby classes as well as safety classes. Call 332-3970 to register or go to www.enloe.org, click on Mother and Baby Care Center for more information.

MOMS:

Family Swim: Our 90 degree indoor pool is always comfortable any time of year.

(Making Our Mothering Significant) is a group of moms who get together to share the joys and challenges of motherhood. Every mom needs a community that will encourage and support her. 1193 Filbert Ave, on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 9am, from September through May. Child care is provided. First meeting is free! Contact EVFree Church for more information: 343-6022.

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Cleveland Ave. This event is a certified farmers’ market as well as a health forum, and it takes place all year. For more information call 624-8844 or visit www.cChaos.org.

Our Family swim is open to anyone (no membership required) on Fridays from 5-8 pm. Cost is just $2 per person. For more information contact Chico Water Sprites at 342-2999 or visit www.chicowatersprites.com.

Preschool Storytime for 3-5 years, stories, songs & craft Tues-10am and 11am, Babies Love Books 0-18 mos. stories, songs & bounces Wed-9:30am and 10:30am, Toddler Story time for 1-3 years stories, songs & action rhymes Fri-10am and 11am, Please call for more information on Japanese Story time, Spanish Story time, Chinese Story time, After school Homework help group, and Chess Club. 891-2762, www.buttecounty.net/library.

Fridays on The Farm Friday, May 3rd

An invitation for preschoolers and their parents to join in the fun at Wood Family Farm Preschool for free. There will be plenty of opportunities to learn through our play as

we take care of the animals, work in the garden and enjoy life on the farm. For more info: 343-7120, www.WoodFamilyFarm.net.

Endangered Species Fair Saturday, May 4th

34th Annual Endangered Species Faire held at Cedar Grove in Bidwell Park, Chico 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for more details www.becnet.org, FREE!

Pioneer Day Parade Saturday, May 4th

This year’s Pioneer Day Parade will start promptly at 11am, Saturday May 4th at the corner of 3rd and Salem. Come to join in on the the fun, this year’s theme is “Celebrating Education, Past, Present and Future!”

Artisan’s Fair Saturday, May 4th

42nd Annual Artisans Faire will be held in beautiful Downtown Chico’s City Plaza. Fine Quality Arts and Crafts Great for all ages!

Diva Dash Saturday, May 11th

The race will be the graduation run for not only the Girls on the Run of Butte County Spring program, but also the Fleet Feet Spring 2013 No Boundaries (Couch to 5K) program. For the first time the Diva Dash will also feature a women-only Half Marathon. www.fleetfeetchico. com/races/diva-dash

8th Annual Paradise Chocolate Festival Saturday, May 11th

A Chocolate Extravaganza! Benefiting Youth Organizations on the Paradise Ridge “The Paradise Chocolate Fest is the place to indulge your love of all things chocolate!” Admission$5,Children 4 & Under–Free. Admission includes children’s games, contests, chocolate candy, art show, musical concerts, opportunity drawing & more! www.chocolatefest.us

“Wings of Eagles” Country Cookout Saturday, May 11th

Join us in DeGarmo Park between 11-3pm to support an amazing cause and foundation!

All proceeds from the event will go directly to the Wings of Eagles foundation for seriously ill children. Come enjoy delicious food, good music, awesome people, and fun activities for the whole family! Live band, silent auction, and raffle. Activities will include arts and crafts, bounce houses, a water balloon toss and more! A suggested donation of $5.00/person.

Awesome Blossom Toss’em Saturday, May 11th

Come celebrate Chico’s return to spring with a round of disc golf. CARD and the Outsiders have partnered to organize a free event for kids 8-16 at the Sherwood Forest disc golf course. The first 50 registered children will receive a free golf disc. www.chicorec.com.

Feather Fiesta Days Saturday, May 11th

Join us for fun and excitement! Downtown Historic Oroville. Starting at 10am.

Little Mermaid Jr. Wednesday, May 15th

In a magical kingdom below the sea, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home. But first, she’ll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince Prince Eric that she’s the girl who saved him from shipwreck.

Featuring the musical hits “Under the Sea” and “Part of Your World,” this musical performed by kids for kids is a great family night out. www.chicoperformances.com

May Faire Saturday, May 18th

Blue Oak Charter School’s annual fund-raising event. Free and open to the public. Booths from local area businesses. Held from 11am-3pm. Visist wwwblueoakcharterschool.com or call 879-7483 for more information.

Hooked On Fishing, Not Drugs Saturday, May 18th

Free annual fishing derby from 7am-1pm at Horseshoe Lake. For children ages 4-12, limit 1 fish per child. Expert local anglers on hand to help coach. Bring your own gear (no lead sinkers) or borrow from organizers. 891-4757.

Oroville YMCA’s Annual Fit and Fun Day Saturday, May 18th

Free! Fit-n-Fun day at the North Forebay from 10-2. Bring the whole family and get free admission. There are water games; kayaking; peddle a bike that powers a blender to make smoothies; fishing simulator, obstacle course; crafts; animals to pet; and much more. North Forebay, Garden Dr off Hwy 70, Oroville.

Silver Dollar Fair Thursday, May 23rd-Monday, May 27th

Chico’s Silver Dollar Fair “Nuttin’ But Fun.” Daily entertainment. Butler Amusements Carnival.

For details: www.silverdollarfair.org

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for many years to come. For tickets or more info: www.csuchico.edu/hfa/frugalhouse.

June Enloe Baby Fair Saturday, June 1st

The Enloe Baby Faire, hosted by the Enloe Mother & Baby Care Center, features a keynote talk by pediatrician Natalie Vogel, MD, continental breakfast, exhibits and educational sessions on Parenting; Balance and Partnership; 40 Reasons to Go the Full 40 Weeks of Pregnancy; Car Seat Safety Tips; Building Your Birth Plan; Infant/Child CPR; Lactation Education; and Safe Grandparenting. Register for this free event by May 24 by calling 1-877-365-6363.

Food Truck Fest Saturday, June 1st

The Boys & Girls Clubs is pleased to announce that they are hosting an exciting new fundraising event. The Food Truck Fest will feature tastings from a variety of local food trucks, live music, a Kids Zone entertainment area, and a raffle. Donut Rising, Dutch Bros of Oroville, El Toro, Ethel’s Sweets, Inday’s Filipino Food, Johnny’s Texas Style BBQ, The Dog House and more! www.bgcnv.org/food-truck-fest.html, 11:30am-2:30pm

Bark for Life Saturday, June 1st

3rd Annual BARK for LIFE Carnival: A Canine specific fundraising Festival to benefit the American Cancer Society. Games/Contests, Dog Psychics, Silent Auction, Live Music, Food, Prizes, Dog Fashion Show! All proceeds go directly to the American Cancer Society.

10-2pm Sycamore Field, Bidwell Park. Find them on facebook under Bark for Life Chico.

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Fridays on The Farm Friday, June 7th

An invitation for preschoolers and their parents to join in the fun at Wood Family Farm Preschool for free. There will be plenty of opportunities to learn through our play as we take care of the animals, work in the garden and enjoy life on the farm. For more info: 343-7120, www.WoodFamilyFarm.net.

Frugal House Friday, June 6th - Sunday, June 8th

The Frugal House, an interior design showcase, is the largest annual fundraiser for the North State Symphony. All proceeds help keep high-quality music in Chico’s landscape

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Family Farm Day Saturday, June 8th

This free event will be held from 11:00-2:00pm at Wood Family Farm located just North of Chico. Activities will include: meeting our farm animals including our baby farm animals, hay ride around a beautiful orchard, garden tour, enjoy hotdogs, lemonade and cookies. Contact us at WoodFamilyFarm.net or call 343-7120 to reserve your spot and for directions.

Chico Museum’s 11th Annual Country Supper!

Friday, June 14th

Stars ‘n Stripes, a celebration of Chico’s history, awaits you at the Chico Museum’s 11th Annual Country Supper. Held at the Patrick Ranch Museum, this year’s event begins with cocktails at 5:00 and dinner following at 6:15. All-American fare of chicken, ribs, cornbread, coleslaw, beans and apple pie! Live music featuring Jazzuppa, plus tours of the Glenwood Farmhouse from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Contact: farwestheritage.org or call 892-1525.

Movies In The Park Saturday, June 15th

Come and enjoy this summer tradition! Every summer hundreds of families enjoy free Movies in the Park. Bring a blanket or a low back chair and sit under the stars while enjoying a family friendly movie. All movies will start approximately 15 minutes after sunset. Location: Sycamore Field, Bidwell Park. Movie: The Odd Life of Timothy Green,

Kidfest Thursday, June 20th

The 5th annual KidFest, a celebration of music, family and community, will take place during the Thursday Night Farmers Market from 6-9pm in Chico’s downtown city plaza.

KidFest is a children oriented concert and community expo put on by the Chico School of Rock in conjunction with the Butte Folk Music Society. www.chicoschoolofrock.com.

Wildflower Music Fest Saturday, June 29th

Wildflower Open Classroom Charter School is hosting a music fest! This fundraising event features two music stages of national & local acts, a variety of food vendors, a children’s play area and what would a music fest be without a beer garden?! 11am10pm, Manzanita Place,1705 Manzanita Ave. www.wildflowermusicfest.com

Always keep in mind the three R’s: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle!

Recycling isn’t just about bottles and cans!

• Reduce waste by buying items with less packaging when possible.

• Take advantage of Rental services or the library for books movies and games. If you really want to own something, look for it second hand first!

• If you have items that could be useful, donate or sell them.

• Reuse or repurpose old items for crafts and other projects. There are tons of cool ways to reuse; check out the web for tips and ideas!

• Pick a reward, such as a trip or new toy, and turn in recyclables to make money for that reward.

Keep track of your progress; not only will you get to do something fun at the end, but you can see how much you did to help the planet in the process.

July Chico’s 47th Annual 4th of July Celebration Thursday, July 4th

Chico’s 47th Annual 4th of July Celebration held at the Chico’s Bidwell Park One-Mile Area.. Celebrate the 4th of July with CARD, Do-It Leisure, the Chico Rotary and the Chico Parks Department. www.chicorec.com

Fridays on The Farm Friday, July 12th

An invitation for preschoolers and their parents to join in the fun at Wood Family Farm Preschool for free. There will be plenty of opportunities to learn through our play as we take care of the animals, work in the garden and enjoy life on the farm.

For more info: 343-7120, www.WoodFamilyFarm.net.

Slice of Chico Saturday, July 13th

Downtown Chico’s merchants invite the community downtown for a day filled with great shopping, hot prices and FREE slices of ice-cold watermelon. Known throughout the community as a summertime tradition, Slice of Chico draws thousands into downtown for some refreshments and good, old-fashioned customer service! Early Birds shop Friday too!

Growing Up Chico Night Thursday, July 18th

Come on down to the downtown city plaza for our 2nd annual Growing Up Chico Night for free activities for the little ones, children’s music and dance performances.

Many vendor booths from local family friendly organizations, schools, preschools, and anything related to family. Held from 6-9pm and fun for the whole family!

Email info@growingupchico.com for booth information.

Movies In The Park Saturday, July 20th

Come and enjoy this summer tradition! Every summer hundreds of families enjoy free Movies in the Park. Bring a blanket or a low back chair and sit under the stars while enjoying a family friendly movie. All movies will start approximately 15 minutes after sunset. Location: Sycamore Field, Bidwell Park. Movie: Hugo

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Chico Montessori Children’s House

2.9-5 years

8:30am-5:30pm Monday-Friday

814 Glenn St. Chico, CA 95928 342-5518 www.chicomontessori.com

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Creative Outlets In-Home Preschool

2-6 years

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The goal of the Montessori approach is to help the child acquire the confidence and motivation he or she needs to fulfill his or her best potential. This is done by providing an environment with activities that fit the childs individual needs, builds his/her interests, and nurtures his/her enthusiasm.

Discovery Place Preschool

2yrs 9mos-5 years

8:30-11:30am and 1:30-4:30pm Monday-Friday

790 Filbert Ave. Chico, CA 95926 899-8168 www.discoveryplacechico.com

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Dragonfly Playschool

2.5-5 years

8am-12noon Monday-Friday

At Discovery Place children become aware of shared humanity that binds all people together and the diversity of cultures that creates vision and change. Play is valued, children’s interests, engagement, creativity, and self-expression are supported through a balance of childinitiated and teacher guided activities.

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864-5916 www.dragonflyplayschool.com

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Feather River Recreation & Park District-Child Development Center

18 mos.-5 years

6:30am-6pm Monday-Friday

Dragonfly Playschool is an enriching play-centered program. It is designed to meet the expanding needs of young children in an intimate home-based setting.

Curriculum is designed to encourage children to be independent, creative, constructive and cooperative.

ECO-Healthy Certified, Organic meals and seasonal inspired lessons by a credentialed teacher.

We nurture the whole child and provide a comprehensive early childhood education program which incorporates the Zoo Phonics curriculum.

1875 Feather River Blvd., Oroville, CA 95965 354-4012 www.frrpd.com

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Kidspark

2-12 years

Drop in childcare, affordable hourly rates. The preschool curriculum is offered from 9:00am-11:30am. Our 4 and 5 year old class is held on Monday/Wednesday/Friday and our 2 and 3 year old class is held on Tuesday/Thursday.

2477 Forest Ave. Chico, CA 94928 894-6800 www.kidspark.com

Kings Christian Preschool

2 years - Kindergarten

M-Th: 8am-10pm, Fri: 8am12midnight, Sat: 10am-mid, Sun:1pm-6pm

1137 Arbutus Avenue Chico, CA 95926 345-3100

La Casita Pimera Preschool & Afterschool Program

2.9kindergarten enrollment

8:30-11:30am with optional extended, afterschool care from 2:30-5:30pm Monday-Friday

King’s Christian Preschool is the school with heart! Located in Chico for over 40 years, we continue to offer quality care at affordable prices. We serve children 2 -Kindergarten. We offer quality and affordable care to the children in our community. We want to engage the children in our care in active learning using their 5 senses.

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Bilingual, organic, play-art based curriculum. Pre-K skills, inventiveness and healthy living in a caring environment.

1:6 ratio, 1/2 day and lunch program, full day as needed.

2035 Esplanade Chico, CA 95926 343-3044 www.lacasitaprimera.com

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Paradise Pre-School, Inc. Parent Co-Op

3-5 years

9am-11:30am Monday-Friday

ECO Green, organic gardening, recycling Kindergarten readiness program, Zoo Phonics. Into. to Spanish, French & Sign Language. Daily circle time and enrichment activities. Nutritious snacks and lunch included.

15 Overland Ct. Chico, CA 95928 345-0123 littlesproutspreschool1@gmail.com

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Parkside Preschool and Daycare

0-8 years

6am-6pm Monday-Friday

Wood Family Farm

3-8 years

8:30am-5:30pm Monday-Friday

Come Discover with US! We offer 4 preschool classes including a “Junior Kindergarten” with credentialed teacher, yoga, gymnastics, gardening, park walks, Spanish, award-winning Kindermusik program, and FUN! Enrolling now for fall…Space is limited.

1885 E. 8th St. Chico, CA 95928 893-5139 www.parksidedaycare.com

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Little Sprouts Preschool

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2-5 years

6:30am-6pm Monday-Friday

7am-6pm Monday-Friday

A true preschool benefitting from an in-home setting, teaching through play, music & art while providing a safe and exciting environment to learn and grow.

Our program’s objective is to help develop a well balanced child through enriching play based activities, including art, science, math, music, oral language experience and physical education. All of these activities are aimed at promoting a child’s intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development.

HOORAY, LET’S PLAY! Nature-based, tactile, interactive curriculum that promotes age-appropriate growth and development. Large organic garden, barn with animals... a place to grow.

6722 Clark Road Paradise Paradise, CA 95969 877-8155 www.paradisepreschool.com

343-7120 www.WoodFamilyFarm.net

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