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Volume 5 Issue 5

DIRECTORY

Inside this issue: Family Events Shopping & Parties Enrichment Activities Health & Education And so much more!

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Learning Doesn’t Have To Be A Struggle Diagnostic educational assessments help identify your child’s learning challenges.

Call for a free consultation!

Brent M. Cooper Licensed Educational Psychologist

Children Adolescents Adults

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Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert Summer Fun

Summer Camp Tuesdays-Thursdays • July 9-August 2, 2013 • Ages 4-12 pastels • collage • photography • printmaking • clay and much more!

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Valerie Mahabir Royal Academy of Ballet & Performing Arts

World class training in a world class facility. (760) 341-0122 www.idance2.org 71-711 San Jacinto Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA

Summer School at the Valerie Mahabir Academy of Ballet & Performing Arts Dance with the princesses and fairies, explore the possibilities within and discover the magic behind your favorite fairytale Ballets this summer at the Valerie Mahabir Academy of Ballet & Performing Arts. Summer School Dates: August 19—23 August 26—30 Price: $375.00 Per Week

Minimum of 10 Students Required

Sample Summer School Schedule: 9:30—11 AM: Ballet & Stretch 11 AM—12 PM: Performance Class 12—1 PM: Lunch & Dance Film 1—2 PM: Jazz & Modern Lyrical 2—3 PM: Trapeze/Dance Routine

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Summer Camp at My Gym! June 18th thru August 24th Millions of kids agree. (760) 346-6307 73-760 Dinah Shore Dr. • Palm Desert, CA 92211 My Gym Palm Desert www.mygym.com Please say “I found it in The Kids’ Directory.” Thanks!

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Summer Cooking Camp Call ! Now

June-August

MMM...Yum! Spice up your kid’s summer and let them have some fun in the kitchen. Kids have fun learning through An easy, fun, no-fuss hands-on participation in our easy and fun cooking/baking approach to cooking camps. This is our 6th year of stirring, flipping and chopping and baking our way to delicious memories. Space is limited. Discounts available. Call now! Culinary Comfort since 2007

(760) 325-4077

mary@culinarycomfort.com

68-718 E. Palm Canyon Dr. #204 Cathedral City, Ca 92234

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Designed for TEEN ACTORS grades 7-12 and YOUNG ACTORS grades 3-6

Palm Desert

Theatre Academy

760-696-2546

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Expect More!

Tutoring for All Subjects Testing & Action Plan

Redefining Individualized Services ADHD • Autism Learning Disabilities • Dyslexia Gifted Learners I.E.P’s • 504 Plans Special Education Retention • Conferences

Academic Associates Reading Course®

Powerful Reading Boost Gain 1-3 Grade Levels Effective Reading Instruction

New! Behavioral Services & ABA Therapy

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Summer Camp July 8th-August 30th Includes: • Fun Skating • Broomball • Hockey • Lesson with instructor • Off ice-stretching & exercise class • Games, Arts & Crafts • Lunch – bring your own

(760) 324-0400 Ages: 6 and above Monday - Friday 9:00am-4:30pm $250 per week $75 per day

68-600 Perez Rd., Cathedral City www.deserticecastle.com

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come to shop, stay for the experience 78100 Main St, Ste 101 Located in Old Town La Quinta 760-565-5512 Mon - Sun 9-5

25% off any 1 item* *Discount not to exceed $50, must present this ad at time of purchase. ladies’ accessories, mens’ furnishings, antiques, artwork, bath & body products, books, candles, cosmetics, gift items, greeting cards, handbags, housewares, jewelry, kids toys & clothing, kitchen accessories, sundries, tech & trendy and the ever popular pet items.

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FREE K-5 Magnet Schools

Dance, Drama Singapore Math Visual Art Science Labs Music-vocal, instrumental, band LEGO lab Robotics teams Funded by Magnet Schools Audio/Video Production Gardens Assistance Program Community Partnerships for Real-Life Learning

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Family Events Calendar 1 Wednesday - Rad Hatter Create a wonderful keepsake hat for your mom for Mother’s Day! The Rad Hatter will show you how to craft a unique fashion statement as he shares with you his knowledge about the benefits of recycling. Parents and children will have an unforgettable, terrific time! 5:30 pm 7:00 pm. Community Room. http://www.ranchomiragelibrary.org/event/crafts-potpourri/ 3-5 Friday to Sunday - Dare To Dance Convention Christy Lane’s Dare to Dance Convention is an entirely new concept for dance convention. It is an event that the entire family can attend! Many dance conventions today just offer the performing dance classes such as Jazz, Ballet, and Tap dance. This convention is unique in that it will also include the popular recreational dances such as Ballroom, Line Dancing, Hula Dancing, Disco, Belly Dancing and more. Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa. www.daretodanceconvention.com/ 4 Saturday - Snakes and Lizards of the Monument Learn about the reptiles of our National Monument and then go out and try to find them! Bring binoculars, plenty of water, sun protection and walking shoes. 9 – 11:30 am. National Monument Visitor Center, 51-500 Hwy 74, 4 miles south of Hwy 111, in Palm Desert, CA. www.DesertMountains.org or call (760) 862-9984 4 Saturday - Brew at the Zoo “Saving Wildlife One Beer at a Time.” That’s the theme behind the 4th Annual Brew at the Zoo, one of SoCal’s most popular beer festivals. This year’s event includes three live music stages, over 2,000 guests, 35 vendors, Paradise Island, Discovery Ale House, Exo-Luxury Safari Lounge hosted by Hot Purple Energy,VIP Lounge with jazz combo, premium wine and beer, deluxe appetizers and private animal encounters, Sustainability and Leadership Award for green brewers, Brew Blends, food demos, beer and wine pairings, special presentations by leaders in the beer and restaurant industry, gourmet raffle, delicious non-alcoholic beverages, and more! 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Living Desert. For tickets, call 760-346-5694 ext. 2121. www.livingdesert.org/events 11 & 12 Saturday & Sunday -Annual Southwest Dance, Movement and Acro-Sports Workshop Dance, Tumble, Cheer, & More! All Ages, All Abilities! Dance and movement from tradition such as Ballet, Tap, Jazz to contemporary Hip Hop, Salsa, Afro-Caribbean, to sports and fitness Cheer Stunts & Dance, Tumbling, Tai Chi, Martial Arts, to cultural Polynesian, Belly Dancing, will be presented in a non-competitive, education environment for all ages students, teacher, studio representatives, parents, seniors of all levels beginning, intermediate & advanced. Workshop attendees are also offered reduced-rate lodging at the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel. The tentative schedule, registration form, to make hotel reservations, and more information can be found through the CAHPERD website at www.cahperd.org/swdance.html. Please say “I found it in The Kids’ Directory.” Thanks!

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18 Saturday - Star Party Enjoy a beautiful night learning about the planets and the stars. After dusk at the Visitor Center. Hosted by the Astronomical Society of the Desert. For more details or information visit their website at www.astrorx.org. National Monument Visitor Center, 51-500 Hwy 74, 4 miles south of Hwy 111, in Palm Desert, CA. Www.DesertMountains.org or call (760) 862-9984 18 Saturday - Experiments in Video Art Learn how to record and edit video in iMovie and then incorporate digital photography, music, and much more as you create your own multi-media work of art with a personal flair. If you have a camera, bring it, otherwise the museum will provide one for your use. 10-person limit. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 N. Museum Drive, Palm Springs, 27 Monday - Annual Memorial Day Flower Drop This is a very special day at Palm Springs Air Museum. A brief Memorial service is followed by a fly-by and flower drop of over 3,000 red and white carnations from a B-25 Mitchell.Visitors are welcome to pick up a flower to take home. Memorial Program and Flower Drop scheduled for 1:00 pm. Palm Springs Air Museum. www.palmspringsairmuseum.org/events.htm 23-27 Thursday to Monday - RTMC Astronomy Expo What we offer is a chance to see and look through a large variety of telescopes, attend talks by professional and amateur astronomers. Vendors contribute door prizes for Saturday and Sunday evenings. RTMC Astronomy Expo has added events for the whole family. Enjoy a Family & Youth Activities weekend. Camp Oakes, Big Bear City. www.rtmcastronomyexpo.org

tion The Events Calendar is a guide to family-oriented events and is provided as a community service. Desert Kids’ Directory strives to provide families with as much information as possible about upcoming events that may be of interest to them. As event details may change, we suggest you call ahead to verify in order to avoid disappointment or inconvenience. For more events, go to www.DesertKidsDirectory.com.

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- SPE C IA L 1 H o u r In tro d u c to ry C lass A $59.95 V alu e F R E E w ith th is fly er C all ( 760 ) 776- 7522

72-624 El Paseo Ste C3 Palm Desert 760-674-1920 www.StarlightDanceCenter.com

Starlight Dance Center

Summer Blast Camp

beginning to professionals. Private instruction & studio rentals available! Ballet Jazz Lyrical Hip Hop Tap Modern Ballroom Musical Theatre/Voice/Acting Tumbling Sign up for participation in our June Show! Don’t miss our performance at the McCallum Theatre. Call for information. Sign-up for our multi-class discount session through June

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Open to all Children June 24 - July 26, 9:00am-3:00pm • Martial Arts, Stunt Work • Movies, Swimming, Water Games • Pool Party, Ninja Drills, Acting Classes • Art Contest • Gymnastics, Obstacle Course • Field Trips and more! Red Dragon Karate Family Martial Arts Academy 73-010 El Paseo, Palm Desert (760) 776-7522

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Kindergarten - Grade 8 Fully Accredited Small Class Sizes Caring, Certiﬁed Teachers Music & Sports Programs Before & After School Care

Featuring Academic Associates Reading Program, an internationally acclaimed reading method.

Camp Safari Indian Canyons Resort & Camp Fusion Sunday, December 9th June 24 to August 9 10 am Registration Dinner Prizes! 7:30 am – & 5:30 pm (760) 779-1799! Ages RSVP 5-14 limited enrollment Call for more information (760) 568-0809

(760) 779-1799 www.DesertAdventistAcademy.com 74-200 Country Club Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260

Where Lifetime Learning Begins!

A Center for Teaching Christian Values

Infant, Toddler & Preschool Classes (3 months – 5 years)

Development Center

Low child/teacher ratio

Summer Program Enrichment Programs Available Boehm Child Development Center

74-200 Country Club Dr. Palm Desert (760) 346-6829 boehmcdc@boehmcc.org www.boehmcc.org

License #’s 334806287 334815379

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GET HELP!

Specializing in providing counseling to teens and the people who love them.

(760)393-1475 Audrey Carrick, MA, LPC#24

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Certified Guidance Counselor Certified Special Education Teacher

www.audreycarrick.com

Start Your Child on the Path to Lifetime Fitness!

Academy of Dance Ballet, Tap, Jazz Zumba & Pilates

Developmental physical fitness programs for children (ages 3 & up)

CrossFit Shi f t ed

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80150 Hwy 111, Ste. C10 Indio, Ca 92201

(760) 641-8574 75-100 Merle Ave. Palm Desert

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Come learn what exciting things are planned for this year. Please call to arrange a tour.

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Lifeguard for private events.

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Learn to Swim Now! SPECIAL SUMMER RATES!

desertswimacademy@gmail.com

• Infant/Toddler Water Safety • Mommy and Me Classes • Child, Youth and Adult Lessons • Private Life Guard Services • Private Home Lessons

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CHILDREN CLASSES:

Ballet / Tap / Jazz / Hip Hop / Lyrical

Summer Camps & Birthday Parties! 1700 E. Tahquitz Canyon Palm Springs, CA 92262

760.413.6931

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Come meet Dr. Steve, Dr. Lauren and their friend Kermit!

Steven J Niethamer, D.M.D. Lauren Gutebnerg, D.D.S.

Pediatric Dentistry

New Location

490 So. Farrell Dr.,Ste C-101 7144 Airway Ave. Palm Springs, CA 92262 Yucca Valley, CA 92284 (760) 320-7621 (760) 365-4400

FREE TRIAL CLASS 760.343.1999

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SHARON LANDIS A law practice dedicated to protecting the educational rights of children and young adults.

Shop at our New Store! Riding Apparel, Boots, Helmets • Year-Round Riding Lessons • Indoor Arena • Children’s Day Camps

72-980 Fred Waring Dr., Ste. C, Palm Desert

(760) 329-7676

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Emmaus Family Counseling Center Building Healthy & Happy Families

Interventions for behavioral/emotional problems of childhood and adolescence Crisis Response: in your home, school or our office Se Habla Español

(760) 574-4182

slees@fordham.edu

Dr. Susan Elizabeth Lees, Psy.D. BBS #3039 Bilingual Psychologist

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One-of-a-kind

Custom Cakes 760 397 7635

79410 Hwy 111 La Quinta Open by appointment only, call/text/email us

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St. thereSa School Where the “High-Achievers” begin their education!

Average Class size: 25 St. Theresa graduates are often the Valedictorians or Salutatorians of their High School graduating classes.

455 S. Compadre Road, Palm Springs

Call to arrange a tour of our campus

www.stsps.org

760.327.4919

Sports❖Art❖Music❖Drama❖Dance FREE programs for qualified applicantsbased upon income eligibility Se Habla Espanol

(760)574-1828 www.rosieskids.com email: info@rosieskids.com

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TUTORING K-12 A DIFFERENT WAY TO LEARN Free Consultation Affordable Effective All Subjects Home School Support Certified Staff

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