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great way to excite your kids about art? See it outside. Forget fusty museums (although let’s face it, they’re wonderful! But maybe not for all kids) and emphasize cool public art and sculpture gardens. Here are a few to get you started: CUPID’S SPAN – SAN FRANCISCO

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Auguste Rodin’s famous sculpture sits just outside the Legion of Honor so you can pay homage without paying admission. Although, let me just say: mummies inside! This 1904 bronze piece is one of 28 cast by the French artist or his studio. Inside the museum there are over 90 more of Rodin’s works.

FUN FACT: the sculpture is meant to be seen from below, hence its always being exhibited on an elevated platform.

The bow and arrow seen near the Embarcadero in San Francisco. This giant fiberglass and steel sculpture by married artists Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen illustrates Cupid’s arrow.

FUN FACT: its curve visually echoes the Bay Bridge beyond and was meant by the sculptors to also evoke ships’ rigging from San Francisco’s early days.

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Over 100 of Rodin’s works reside the Cantor Arts Center on the Stanford University campus. While there, check out the hidden gem, the Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden, as well as a general collection of figurative and abstract outdoor art.

Free admission, https://museum.stanford.edu/visit.

Sitting outside, guarding the front of the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, is the Dragon Fortune sculpture. This colorful dragon comes from a menagerie of whimsical animals by Taiwanese artist Hung Yi. These gleeful creatures embody traditional wishes for abundance and prosperity, transformed for this century by morphing decorative patterns drawn from Taiwanese folk art and Japanese textile design with pop art and children’s cartoons from around the world.

FUN FACT: The sculpture takes a beating, needing to be cleaned and waxed every two months.

Located on the Guadeloupe Walking Trail it can be a little challenging to find but the sculpture is pretty cool. The massive 11 feet tall, 18 feet wide sculpture gives perspective of just how big these creatures were. A cool snippet of one of the coolest cousins to elephants that used to wander in Silicon Valley in the Pleistocene period.

FUN FACT: In 2005, actual bones of a juvenile mammoth were discovered at this spot. The remains are now housed at the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose.

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This sculpture of an “amalgamated woman” may enrage viewers and start a productive discussion about the importance of women in history. Emeryville sculptor Scott Donahue chose to honor 20 different trailbreakers by casting disparate pieces of each women into one. You may see Amy Tan’s forehead, Julia Morgan’s cheekbone and Delilah Beasley’s chin (just guessing). Made of concrete, fiberglass and steel, it stands in Oakland’s Union Park. Plaques discuss each of the 20 women depicted.

NOT-SO-FUN FACT: The statue was supposed to be dedicated September 12, 2001, but was delayed a month because of the events of September 11th.

Also, near the Embarcadero in Justin Herman Plaza, this 40-foot-high sprawl of precast concrete tubes may inspire conversation about what constitutes art: does it have to be beautiful? What does this sculpture make us think about? People have tried to remove it in the past, and its integral water feature is sometimes on, but mostly off, due to the drought.

Quebec sculptor Armand Vaillancourt won a design competition to create the piece.

FUN FACT: Bono spray-painted it during a free U2 concert in 1987. Then Mayor Dianne Feinstein criticized the act and Bono was issued a citation for misdemeanor malicious mischief.

MISSION MURALS - SAN FRANCISCO

These bright examples of street art are often political in nature and spur great conversations. Get off BART at 16th and Mission and walk north on Mission, catching murals along your way to Caledonia Alley near 15th Street and Clarion Alley near 17th.

FUN FACT: Art here is constantly changing, so take photos of your ephemeral favorites.

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MID-CENTURY MONSTER – OAKLAND

This 1952 sculpture by jewelry designer Bob Winston was originally painted green and fully intended to have children climb all over it, part of why it’s sited in a playground near the Lake Merritt bandstand in Oakland. It resembles a freeform octopus and has its own Facebook page, Lake Merritt’s Mid-Century Monster Fan Club, created when residents worried about its cordoned-off status and need for repairs. The statue has since been restored.

The 40-foot beast consists of a steel armature sprayed with concrete.

FUN FACT: It is featured on the cover of Sly and the Family Stone’s album Dance to the Music (1968).

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Bay Area Family Bike Trails

pril is such an ideal month for bike riding—it’s not too hot and not too cold. Family bike rides are a serene way to spend time together while getting exercise and seeing the sights of the majestic Bay Area. However, most parents of young kids and toddlers aren’t too keen on the idea of riding with their kids through city traffic and other roads shared with cars. Thank goodness there are plenty of family-friendly bike trails just a car ride away from home. These trails, used by walkers, joggers, bicyclists, and dog walkers alike, are safe from oncoming cars and are generally mostly flat or easy hills, nothing too strenuous for new riders. Be sure to share the road, stay to the right, and use a bell to alert other trail users when passing. Helmets as always, water, sunscreen, and a picnic lunch round out the experience.

Here are the best spots for a leisurely bike cruise with kids either tandem riding, in a bike trailer, or on their own bikes.

BICYCLE SUNDAYS ON CAÑADA ROAD — SAN MATEO Every Sunday, Cañada Road from Filoli entrance to Hwy 92 is closed to all traffic except bicycles! Imagine, a whole road full of families bicycling without worry of cars and trucks!

Joggers, hikers, skaters, and strollers are welcome too. The event is subject to cancellation in the event of bad weather, so call ahead of time before making the trip out there. Learn more at https://parks.smcgov.org

IRON HORSE TRAIL — CONCORD TO DANVILLE

Spanning from Concord to Danville, the Iron Horse Trail is 20 feet wide and follows an old railway line no longer in use. It will take riders near shops and eateries, including a delightful gelato spot at the southern end of the trail. Learn more at www.ebparks.org

SYCAMORE GROVE — LIVERMORE

Livermore’s backyard has a very accessible trail for riders.

Pay $5 to park and enjoy almond orchards, wildlife, and winery ruins. This is a rustic trail with no places to stop for snacks or a playground, so it’s for more mature riders like middle schoolers and teens. Learn more at www.larpd.org

COYOTE HILLS — FREMONT

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the eastern shores of the bay to Niles Canyon. If that’s too much, do the 3.5-mile paved Bay View Trail, which has lovely scenic views. Learn more at www.ebparks.org

BAY TRAIL — ALAMEDA, BAY FARM

Park at the Ferry Terminal and take the 7.1 loop on this flat, bayfront trail away from busy streets. There are lots of opportunities for bird watching and viewing bay wild life. If you are lucky, you might spot a sea lion swimming by. The wood bridge going under the Bay Farm Bridge is a great place to watch both the car drawbridge and separate bike drawbridge open up to let boats out from the marina.

BAY TRAIL — CROCKETT TO EMERYVILLE

This huge trail hugs the shoreline and passes through the Richmond and Berkeley Marinas. Ride all or some of it, but keep in mind it is busy on the weekends. Berkeley riders can just head over to Caesar Chavez Park in the Marina and do the large paved loop there. Richmond riders will enjoy a few spots to eat, and the Rosie the Riveter Museum is nearby.

GOLDEN GATE PARK — SAN FRANCISCO

It goes without saying that this park is an amazing place to ride. Drive to a spot and cruise around. See the magnificent landscaping and architecture while enjoying smoothly paved paths! Nice weather brings lots of crowds on weekends, so sneak over there during the week for maximum enjoyment.

STAFFORD LAKE BIKE PARK — NOVATO

Bikes are huge in the Marin area. A quick Google search will show dozens of links to bike-oriented recreation and events throughout the county. One of the best for families is Stafford Lake. The park has several different bicycling areas for all levels of riding experience, but best of all, it has a kids learn-to-ride area where kids can get confident without being in the way of more serious adult riders. Parking and bathrooms make this park a perfect choice for kids. Marin is serious about bicycling, so this park is only one of many areas ideal for bikes. To learn more, start with www.Marinbike.org and go from there! Stafford Lake info can be found at www. marincountyparks.org. 

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A Little History on Vaccines

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dward Jenner is credited as the father of vaccination, as the first physician to vaccinate a young boy in the UK against smallpox in the 18th century. It is thought that immunization actually began even earlier than this in China in the 17th century. Vaccination is one of the greatest success stories of our public health system, eradicating smallpox and wild polio virus in the US. Some of the first vaccines babies get include diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus as one combined vaccine (DTaP) – and these are some of the first vaccines created later as a combination in 1948.

The next vaccine added was the polio vaccine in the late 1950s after a trying epidemic in 1955 where the US had thousands of cases of polio that summer, overwhelming hospitals.

Much like the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals were over capacity, nonemergent surgeries were delayed and the emergency room was overrun with sick children. Some children needed a machine called the iron lung, just to breath, their shortness of breath terrifying them.

When Jonas Salk’s, and Albert Sabin’s vaccines were approved for use, many parents clamored to vaccinate their children despite the newness of the vaccines. Overtime polio

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Edward Jenner Vaccinating a Boy Eugène-Ernest Hillemacher (1818–1887)

Vaccination is one of the greatest success stories of our public health system, eradicating smallpox and wild polio virus in the US. was eliminated in the US, the last case of wild polio originating in the US was in 1979.

The measles vaccine was developed in 1963, followed by mumps (1967), and rubella (1969) and the three were combined into MMR in 1971 by Dr Maurice Hilleman. A fraudulent paper published in 1998 in the UK claimed 12 children acquired autism soon after the MMR vaccine.

The paper was retracted in 2010, the research declared fraudulent, and the researcher barred from practicing medicine in the UK. Many studies have disproven this theory; however, the damage was evident in vaccination rates. Before the paper 92% of children in

the UK were vaccinated for MMR, and after the rate dropped below 80%. Cases of measles went from 56 at the time of publication to 1348 in 2008 with two confirmed deaths.

Routine vaccines for infants include hepatitis B, DTaP, Haemophilus influenza B, pneumococcal vaccine and rotavirus which are given as a series by 18 months of age and babies get their first doses of MMR, varicella and hepatitis A vaccine usually by this time as well.

Children will get another DTaP, pertussis, polio, MMR and varicella vaccine before they start kindergarten, and Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis) and meningo-

coccal vaccine when they start middle school. The human papillomavirus vaccine is recommended for all children around the ages of 11 or 12, as well as yearly influenza vaccines, but neither of these are generally required for public school attendance.

Although just a small glimpse into our vaccine history, it continues to be an imperative measure for disease prevention. Just like most aspects of health care, there is always a risk vs benefit ratio to consider, though benefits of immunization far outweigh the risks. However, no two people are the same, and no vaccine is 100% safe or effective for every person and it is important to be informed and always make decisions about your child’s health with their health care provider. 

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arents can take every precaution possible to keep their kids safe but accidents happen. It is never too early to start teaching your kids basic first aid skills and what to do in an emergency. If your child gets injured, remain calm and talk them through the steps you are taking while applying ice, bandages, or treating a bug bite. The skills you teach them now will be used for a lifetime. Here are some basic first aid tips you can start teaching kids now.

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If your child has a cut, teach them to use a clean cloth to put pressure on it to slow bleeding. When the bleeding has stopped, clean the wound and apply antibiotic ointment and a bandage.

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SPRAINS AND BROKEN BONES

Any time there is a suspected broken bone, your kids should ask for help from an adult. Teach them not to touch the injured area and apply ice while waiting for help.

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If your child has a mild burn run it under cool tap water for 15 min and repeat as needed. Do not apply ice directly to the wound. If the burn blisters, ask your child to leave it alone as much as possible as this will help with the healing process.

CALL FOR HELP IF: Seek a doctor if the injury is preventing movement. If the injury is waxy looking or bigger than the palm of your hand it would be best to seek medical attention.

BUG BITES AND STINGS

If your child has a bug bite, wash the area and apply ice for swelling and pain. You can also apply calamine lotion to help with itching.

CALL FOR HELP IF: Your child has an allergic reaction to a sting or bite seek medical attention.

CHOKING

If someone is choking, remain calm and ask the person questions. If they can answer, they are still able to breathe. If they are coughing, wait and see if

they are able to clear the airway on their own. Older children can be taught how to do the stomach thrusts (formerly known as Heimlich maneuver) to help dislodge the item that is choking them. Older children can also be taught how to perform stomach thrust on others.

CALL FOR HELP IF: If someone is struggling to breathe and is not able to cough or speak, call 911.

First aid knowledge is an important life skill for anyone to have and it is never too early to begin teaching basic skills. You can model what to do in an emergency situation by remaining calm and talking your child through minor injuries. For other emergencies like fire safety and broken bones, you can use role playing to help kids understand what to do.

Set a date on your calendar at least once a year to go over first aid, fire safety, and what to do in an emergency.

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Pregnancy Nutrition Basics

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ongratulations on your pregnancy! While your baby is developing both physically and mentally in your womb, your food and drink choices are very important to the baby’s growth and development, as well as to your immune system. By now, you may have already started receiving advice from well-wishers about what you should eat more or less of. And, even if you already eat like a nutrition rock star, a few tweaks might be necessary.

Especially during the first trimester, you might need to stick with whatever you can keep down because morning sickness will challenge even the most dedicated to their diet. After that, according to the What to Expect website, a general rule is try to consume an average of an extra 300 calories per day in the second trimester and 500 extra calories per day in the third trimester. Read on to learn how to get those calories in so you can feel your very best while also growing a healthy baby (be sure to talk to your doctor if you have more specific questions).

Protein

The American Pregnancy Association says, “Experts recommend 75 to 100 grams of protein per day. Protein positively affects the growth of fetal tissue, including the brain. It also helps your breast and uterine tissue to grow during pregnancy, and it

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plays a role in your increasing blood supply.”

This was my favorite food group during pregnancy, and just a few examples of protein include lean meats and chicken, fully cooked fish, nuts, tofu, beans, peanut butter, eggs and Greek yogurt, so there are many options here. Sarah Lyons, mom of 6, says, “I liked avocados and hummus. I ate nuts or trail mix. Things that were high in protein. I could only eat small snacks and meals.”

Fruits and vegetables

Juicing is a fantastic way to sneak in many of the vitamins and minerals you need, as well as fiber. Barbara F., mom of 5, who had her last child in her forties, says: “I juiced two times daily with an assortment of fruits and vegetables.”

Now is the time to try some new things! Just a few examples: dragon fruit, ugli fruit, purple sweet potato, pummelo and watermelon radish! Also, consider vegetable lasagna, veggie pizza, dried fruit … any way you can find to sneak in those fruits and veggies!

Grains

Nutrient dense is the way to go in this food category, and the carbs and fiber provided by this food group give you lots of energy. Choose wheat bread over white, brown or wild rice over white, as well as

“Protein helps your breast and uterine tissue to grow during pregnancy, and it plays a role in your increasing blood supply.” whole-wheat pasta. A quick and easy beef barley soup would be a great way to get in many of the food groups at once in a flavorful way that’s also easy on your firsttrimester sensitive stomach (soup also promotes good digestion).

Dairy products

Dairy products pack a triple whammy with calcium, vitamin D and protein, which help create strong teeth and bones for your growing baby. Lynn Letzig, mom of one and foster mom to many, shared, “I ate cottage cheese with peaches every day!” Other options include yogurt (so many choices of flavor and consistency) and hard cheeses. If you can’t tolerate milk, try items such as calcium-fortified OJ and soy milk.

Water and other fluids

According to WebMD.com, “Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding need additional fluids to stay hydrated. The Office on Women’s Health recommends that pregnant women drink about 10 cups (2.4 liters) of fluids daily...” There are so many great benefits to getting enough fluids, including lowering the incidence of swelling, bladder infections and constipation. All fluids count toward your daily total, but make sure you’re not consuming too much sugar or caffeine.

Fats, oils and sweets

Go for the healthy fats, but try to use them sparingly.

Think avocado toast, trail mix with a variety of nuts and seeds, as well as olive oil and vinegar for your salad dressing. Don’t deprive yourself! It’s okay to treat yourself every now and then with a sweet treat, just do it in moderation.

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Supplements

Talk to your doctor first, but generally during pregnancy, women will be advised to take a folic acid supplement, as well as a prenatal vitamin to fill in any potential nutritional gaps.

Things to stay away from

According to babycenter.com, you need to watch out for canned tuna, sushi, raw cookie dough, and anything undercooked or raw, including meats, as well as any fish that might be high in mercury. Soft cheeses and unpasteurized products are also items to steer clear of. Also, it’s best to not consume any alcohol, and keep caffeine to a minimum (200 mg or less per day).

Special considerations

If you’ve been diagnosed with gestational diabetes, you’ll need to meet with a dietician to discuss consumption of a healthy balance of protein and carbs to keep your insulin levels balanced. Also, if you’re pregnant with twins, you should be taking in approximately 300 extra calories per day per baby. 

The Whole 9 Months: A Week-By-Week Pregnancy Nutrition Guide with Recipes for a Healthy Start by Jennifer Lang What to Expect: Eating Well When You’re Expecting by Heidi Murkoff Feeding the Bump: Nutrition and Recipes for Pregnancy by Lisa Neal Kerrie McLoughlin (TheKerrieShow.com) ate a pretty balanced diet with each of her 5 pregnancies…plus a little extra chocolate.

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Babies, Babies, Babies!

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PRING IS HERE AND THAT MEANS LOTS OF THINGS: longer sunnier days, allergies, candyfilled holidays, breaks from school and, of course, baby farm animals. This is the best time to visit local farms, petting zoos and the like to see new baby goats, lambs, ducklings, little piggies, bunnies and more. The Bay Area doesn’t have a lot of local farms for touring, but if you combine the ones here with the others within a short drive, there are plenty of options. It is recommended that families follow the farms on Instagram or Facebook to get the latest news on which animals will be giving birth soon and when visiting hours are. It’s worth a mention that although both the San Francisco Zoo and the Oakland Zoo have petting zoo areas, it’s unlikely that visitors will see baby animals at these exhibits. Please also remember to wash hands before and after visiting with farm friends, and do not allow children to feed them unless they have been given express permission by caretakers. Please do also take lots of adorable photos.

Here are just a few fun places to see the babies of spring.

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appy Hollow is a lot more than a petting zoo; it’s a fullservice fun park with puppet shows, rides, wild animals and farm animals. Kids can purchase pellets for a quarter to feed the farm friends, which include mini horses. H.H.P.Z. is a big proponent of conservation and environmentalism, so there are lots of opportunities for kids to learn about those concepts in the park while also visiting animals, watching a show or going on rides. In addition, there are classes and camps available.

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Many parents question the difference between feelings of anxiousness in children that stem from reasons that are typical developmental challenges, and when the anxious feelings become more than is manageable leading them to seek professional help. For example, it is common for babies 7-9 months old to have anxiety about strangers. It is common for preschool age kids to be afraid of the dark, monsters, and insects. School age kids often have anxious feelings about school and friends. These feelings are expected for kids and part of them learning to manage the world around them.

When these fears begin to interrupt their ability to learn, interact with peers, sleep at night, or function normally in daily life, it might be a sign that your child is dealing with an anxiety disorder.

Anxiety can appear at any age but children experience these feelings much differently than adults. True anxiety can cause anger and aggression, bedwetting, changes in appetite, insomnia, fatigue, trouble focusing, irritability, muscle tension, nervous habits such as nail biting, restlessness, headaches, or stomach aches in children. Anxious feelings can cause children to refuse to go to school or other activities or make them want to avoid situations. The Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC) says “7.1% of children aged 3-17 years (approximately 4.4 million) have diagnosed anxiety.” If your child is struggling with anxiety, the statistics show they are not alone.

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If you feel that your child’s behavior is stemming from their anxiousness about a situation, try to understand where the problem stems from. risk. This is the positive side of anxious feelings. However, an anxiety disorder can be debilitating and cause us to make decisions that are no longer protecting us.

Anxiety in children can be difficult to identify because it can appear to be a child acting out or behaving strangely rather than an underlying concern. For example, if your child is having anxiety about school they may refuse to go, they may complain about a stomach ache and ask to see the nurse to get out of class, or they may act out and distract their peers.

If you feel that your child’s behavior is stemming from their anxiousness about a situation, try to understand where the problem stems from. “We ask questions that get them to discover the root of the worry themselves.” says a mom of 3. She suggests using questions like “What are you most afraid of happening in this situation?” This will help kids determine the root of the problem. “If they don’t know what scares them, we walk through a possible scenario of the whole event and stop when they get to the scary part so we can further discuss it.”

No one will argue that anxious feelings are normal on occasion. When these feelings interfere with school work, activities, relationships, disrupt the entire family, or become unmanageable, it may be time to seek professional help. If your child is threatening to hurt themselves or others or if their behavior feels scary or out of control, see a professional right away. A therapist will be able to give you and your child tools to manage the anxiety in a healthy way, identify the root of the problem, determine symptoms and triggers, and prescribe medication if needed. This will help anxiety become manageable and leave your child feeling healthier and happier.  Sarah Lyons is a mom of six children, including seven-year-old triplets.

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DAY CAMPS typically serve children ages 3-15. Session lengths typically vary from one to eight weeks. Some camps offer up to ten weeks of programming. Before camp and after camp programs are offered for an additional fee at some day camps.

OVERNIGHT (also referred to as Resident or Sleepaway) Camps usually serve children ages 6-18. Campers stay at camp for one to eight weeks, depending on the camp’s session length.

GENERAL CAMPS offer a broad range of activities. Many provide campers with the opportunity to focus on one or a few areas while encouraging them to try a variety of others. It is sometimes possible to explore an activity or interest in depth within the context of the whole program.

TRIP & TRAVEL CAMPS involve outdoor exploration through active sports like biking, hiking, climbing and canoeing. Campers spend most of their time traveling and preparing to travel.

SPECIALTY CAMPS are based in day or resident settings. Popular options for specialization may include horseback riding, the arts, sports, computers, or travel. Programming revolves around intensive exposure to the specialty area.

CAMPS FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS serve specific clientele like children or adults with particular medical conditions, disabilities, or special needs. Some camps focus on campers who share very specific diagnoses, while others are geared to meet a broader array of needs at any one time.

RELIGIOUSLY-AFFILIATED CAMPS offer religious education formally and informally.

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DANCE CONNECTION SUMMER CAMPS (PALO ALTO) Day Camp 650-322-7032 Ages 4-17 Experience dance in an inclusive, artistic, creative, and athletic environment with Dance Connection. Camps are offered for children and teens in weekly sessions from June 6 through August 5 with full and half day programs. https://danceconnectionpaloalto.com/danceconnection-event-calendar/summer-dance-camps/

DOODLETON RANCH (CLAYTON) Day Camp (510) 207-7467 Ages 7-11 Doodleton is a nonprofit organization with a summer camp program. All programs including the summer camp are created to foster appreciation, understanding, and respect for the natural world. Campers participate in projects that use nature as a tool. http://www.doodletonranch.org/

and rich conifer forests, home to a number of endemic species. Trips in these unique wilderness areas with our experienced guides encourages participants to challenge themselves, build long lasting friendships, and create connections with the outdoors that will help them gain a stronger sense of self and a better understanding of the world they live in. For 16-17 year olds we are also offering a wilderness leadership training (CIT) program designed to increase leadership and outdoor living skills. https://www.fieldguides.org/summer-programs.html

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP (NOVATO) Day Camp 415-897-2510 Ages 2-5 We will hold camp Monday-Friday with various hourly options. During summer camp, we offer play-based

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EDEN VILLAGES WEST (SONOMA) Sleepaway Camp (510) 560-5610 Ages 8-16 Eden VillAges West is an organic farm-to-table Jewish summer camp in Northern California for rising 3rd11th graders that integrates culinary arts, organic farming, wilderness skills, and homestead crafts. Join us for an incredible summer 2022! https://www.edenvillageswest.org/

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Sleepaway Camp (650) 969-6325 Ages 12-17 15-day backpacking trips for youth Ages 12-17 in the Trinity Alps Wilderness. The trips travel 4-7 miles a day, and are an ideal entry into the area’s pristine highaltitude lakes, unique limestone pinnacles and caves,

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activities centered on a weekly theme; we also offer special events like a bubble show or jump house. http://www.gslsnovato.org/

INTEGEM AUGMENTED REALITY CODING & ART CAMP (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS) Day Camp (408) 459-0657 Ages 5-18 Fun and Educational Camp! K-12 students learn Augmented Reality coding, digital art, game design, animation, 3D, storytelling, STEM/STEAM, design thinking and more. Beginner to Advanced levels with personalized curriculum. https://camp.integem.com/

JUNIOR CENTER OF ART AND SCIENCE (OAKLAND)

Day Camp 510-839-5777 Ages 6-13 Join the Junior Center of Art and Science this summer for one-week and two-week day camps that explore art, design, and technology on the beautiful Lake Merritt! http://juniorcenter.org/summercamp

LEARNING PLUS ACADEMIC SUMMER CAMP (SAN JOSE) Day Camp (408) 377-4114 Ages 7-13 Learning Plus Tutoring uses our award-winning programs to help students catch up on academics, get ahead, increase skills, and have fun! We offer

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academic summer camps for students entering grades 2-9 that cover reading, comprehension, math, writing, vocabulary, and study skills. https://www.learningplustutoring.com/summer-camp. html

LEGARZA SPORTS (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS) Day Camp (415) 334-3333 PreK-8th Grade Basketball, All-Sports, & Volleyball Summer Camp.

Legarza programs give children the knowledge and motivation they need to achieve their personal best in sport and life. Over 250,000 of the Bay Area’s youth have experienced and benefitted from our 32-year, proven and tested system. Our program is tailored to help your young athlete succeed on and off the court in a safe, professional and encouraging environment of learning and fun. http://www.legarzasports.org/

MR. PETER’S GOLF CAMP (SAN BRUNO) Day Camp (415) 902-3003 Ages 5-7 & 8-15 Weekly Summer Camps M-F for kids 5-7yrs and 8-15yrs. Since 2010. Experienced staff ~4/5 to 1 student / coach ratio. Very hands on. Beginners - advanced welcome. All equipment provided. Safety first! Optional field trip to the course Friday afternoon!100% covid strict protocols. Everyone must wear masks at all times.

10 YARDS social distancing, no sharing anything, hands sanatizer, everything sprayed down between uses, 100% outside. Learn all the shots! Grip, stance, putting,

chipping, pitching, full shots, drivers, etiquette, rules, scoring and course care. All you need to know to join us at the local par 3 for our weekly field trip to the course.

Sibling and multi week discounts. http://mrpetersgolfcamp.com

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MUSICAL THEATER SUMMER CAMPS (MARTINEZ)

Day Camp 510-531-8566 Grades 1-8 This summer we offer Montessori classroom activities in the morning, followed by summer camp in the afternoon for Lower Elementary (first through third grade) students, and an all day summer experience for Upper Elementary and Junior High students (fourth through ninth grade). https://www.therenaissanceschool.org

Day Camp 925-957-0773 Grades 3-16 Our summer camps immerse participants in the magic of theater-making with a fun summer camp twist!

Whether your child is a first-time actor or a seasoned pro - summer camp is a memorable and fulfilling experience for all ability levels. http://poisonapple.org/

NATURE AND ITS ENCHANTMENTS (WALNUT CREEK) Day Camp (925) 357-8080 Ages 3-mos. - 1st grade entry Celebrating the Freedom and Splendor of the Outdoors! https://www.klaschoolssummercamp.com/

POISON APPLE PRODUCTIONS MUSICAL THEATER SUMMER CAMPS (MARTINEZ) Day Camp 925-957-0773 Grades 3-16 Our summer camps immerse participants in the magic of theater-making with a fun summer camp twist!

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RIPE FRUIT WRITING (SAN FRANCISCO AND VIRTUAL) Day Camp and Virtual (415) 337-4369 Ages 11-17 Awarded Best of Teen Summer Programs by Parents Press in 2015, these camps are both for teens who love writing and for those who find it challenging. Here, students learn tools to become stronger, more original writers and are encourAgesd to trust their own unique voice. They gain both confidence and competence and get excited about languAges itself! Here, in this supportive environment, the imagination is honored and each student is honored and respected. The camps are both inspirational and fun! Offered on zoom with in-person options. The teacher has taught creative writing for over 25 years, including with Poets-in-the

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Schools, and is a nationally awarded fiction writer. http://www.ripefruitwriting.com/classes/teen-writingcamps/

SCHOOL OF ROCK PERFORMANCE CAMPS (SAN RAMON) Day Camp (925) 415-3340 Ages: 8 - 16 Do you want to learn how to play in a band or learn to write songs? School of Rock San Ramon offers a wide variety of music camps and workshops that cover topics such as these. Our local music camps are perfect for musicians of any skill level who want to play guitar, bass, drums, keyboard and vocals. Each camp will have a performance at the end of the week. Camp themes include Green Day, Pop Legends, British Invasion, Rock 101, and Songwriting. http://sanramon.schoolofrock.com/

SUMMERFILM - CINEMA ARTS WORKSHOPS FOR AGES 11-18 (SAN RAFAEL AND ONLINE OPTIONS) Day Camp and Virtual Programs 415-517-6997 Ages 11-18 Join us this summer for a variety of programs that explore all angles of the industry and artistry of film.

All in-person camps will take place at the Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center. All online camps will be hosted on our CFI Education Online platform and open to students anywhere in the U.S. Times listed are Pacific Time Zone. Need-based scholarships are available for all programs. http://cfieducation.org/summerfilm

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SUMMER AT ATHENA ACADEMY (PALO ALTO) Day Camp 650-543-4560 Ages 8-13 Athena Academy proudly offers two, week-long skills programs for dyslexic and twice exceptional students entering grades 1–8. The program utilizes Athena Academy’s unique teaching approach to help our students build foundational skills for learning. https://athenaacademy.org/summer-camp/?ref=PP2202

SUMMER@STRATFORD (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS) Day Camp (408) 244-4073 Grades: Preschool - Middle School Summer@Stratford is back with our academic camp favorites and all NEW day camp programs! This summer, children will have a wide range of options to explore new interests, discover a world of wonder, and enjoy a summer to remember at Stratford! https://www.stratfordschools.com/summer

SUMMER PROGRAMS AT SFCM (SAN FRANCISCO) Day Camp (415) 503-6254 Ages 10-18 Summer@SFCM offers opportunities for students in areas of Music Technology, Brass, Percussion, Composition, Harp, Guitar, and Voice. Students will

learn from world class faculty in the heart of San Francisco’s arts district in one or two week sessions in June or July. Ages and dates vary by program.

Application deadlines as early as March 15, continuing through June 1. Admission by audition for most programs. https://sfcm.edu/summer

SUMMERCREST (SAN RAFAEL) Day Camp (415) 457-6672 Entering K-6 SummerCrest is an academic camp that offers challenging academic classes and broadening enrichment activities. We are in our 11th year of bringing a quality, fun camp to our community. http://summercrest.org

TERRA MARIN CAMP (SAN FRANCISCO, MARIN) Day Camp (415) 906-2220 Entering 3-10 Outdoor Nature Camp - Exploring, hiking, storytelling, adventuring, building shelters, learning survival skills, experiencing the environment up close and meeting the creatures both big and small who live in our surrounding forests, preserves & beaches.

Language Immersion Camps - Spanish & Mandarin language immersive camps where campers get to experience the language and traditions of the culture through outdoor adventures, song, dance, food and more. All language levels welcome. http://summercrest.org

WALNUT CREEK ARTS & REC SUMMER DAY CAMPS (WALNUT CREEK) Day Camp (925) 295-1490 Ages 3-14 Join Walnut Creek’s Arts & Recreation for summer camps this year! Arts & Rec offers summer camps in arts, sports, outdoor recreation, preschool camps, specialized recreation, and much more! Our popular summer day camps include: Camp Community Arts, WC Sports Camp, WC Day Camps, Specialized Recreation Camp, Camp Tenderfoot, and Camp Clever Creek. Halfday and full-day options are available. Payment plans and scholarships are available. Visit us at www.walnutcreek.org/summercamp or call (925) 295-1490 for more info. https://www.walnut-creek.org/departments/arts-andrecreation/arts-rec-open-now/arts-rec-summer-camps

WILDCARE’S SUMMER NATURE PROGRAMS (TIBURON, SAUSALITO) Day Camp (415) 453-1000 x19 Ages 7-11 WildCare’s Summer Nature Programs provide young people with an unforgettable wildlife and nature experience! This summer we are offering Nature Hikes and Virtual Wildlife Classes. https://discoverwildcare.org/summer-natureprogramming/

YOUNG DANCER SUMMER DANCE CAMP (SAN RAFAEL) Day Camp (415) 499-8891 Ages 3-9 Let’s Imagine: Step into the magical world of ballet, filled with vision, imagination, and pantomime. In Marin Dance Theatre’s Let’s Imagine class, dancers will be empowered to expand their innate creativity and imagination. They will create an original story to bring to life through dance and fantasy. Little ones will dance away from this class with new movement skills and an enhanced ability to express their imagination. This is a 5-class series for dancers Ages 3-4 and 5-6. https://www.mdt.org

YOUTH CAMP AT CAMP CONCORD (SOUTH LAKE TAHOE) Sleepaway Camp (925) 671-3006 Ages 8-13 Youth Camp at Camp Concord is a weeklong overnight camp in South Lake Tahoe for kids 8-13. Enjoy the outdoors with detachment from the digital world. Your child will love all the fun-filled traditions of overnight CAMP! Over the 5 days/4 nights at Camp Concord in South Lake Tahoe, campers Agesd 8-13 will enjoy Canoeing, Crawdad Fishing, Hiking, Archery, Volleyball, Swimming, Beach Fun at Lake Tahoe, Skits, Arts & Crafts, Tye Dying Shirts, and Campfires with S’mores.

Your child will be disconnected from the digital world (although texting is possible with some providers).

Roundtrip bus transportation from Concord to South Lake Tahoe is included, plus all meals, a Camp Concord tee-shirt for tye dying, and all activities. https://friendsofcampconcord.org/youth-camp/

YOUTH MUSICAL THEATER COMPANY (BERKELEY) Day Camp (510) 595-5514 Grades 7-12 Summer Musical Theater Workshops for 7th to 12th grade. YMTC is offering 3 in-person workshops this summer appropriate for 7th grade to 12th grade students at its Aquatic Park campus in Berkeley. Class size currently limited to 14 students. http://www.ymtcbayarea.org/

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After speaking with the camp director there is still ANY PARENTS STRUGGLE WITH THE QUESTION yet another level of expertise you can go to. By law, OF WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEIR CHILDREN’S MEDICATIONS, specifically ADD and ADHD medi- each resident camp in the state of California must have a health care consultant on staff to help the camp cations, during the summer months. Although I am not a directors manage the many physical forms and imdoctor or medical expert, I can give you my perspective as a camp director for over 20 years and some simple steps to munization documents. This law does not apply to day take to ensure your child has a fun-filled camp experience. camps. Although the health care consultant may not have immediate knowledge of your particular situation First, speak with the camp director to clarify the daily during your first call, he or she is there to help manage schedule and possibly identify the counselor who will be in direct contact with your child. Although many full-time the medications and implement protocols. Furthermore,

by HIPAA Privacy Act guidelines, the camp counselor camp directors have plenty of experience with children will most likely not be aware of any of the with ADD and ADHD, the camp counselor may By law, each medical issues of your child unless authoonly be 18- or 19-years old and sometimes rized by you, the parent or guardian. This even struggling with the same issues your resident camp granting of permission can be achieved 8- to 10-year-old may be having. This is not in the state of to say your child is not safe, but the level of California must through the health care consultant, and it is important that you are comfortable and in experience can vary greatly from counselor to have a health counselor. care consultant full knowledge of the camp’s written plan your child.

Next, take into account the duration of the on staff to help forFrom my perspective, parents of children camp. Is it just a three- or four-day camp or the camp directors with ADHD sometimes feel the physical a multi-week overnight camp? To put this in perspective, think about how long you worked manage the many activity offered in a summer camp setting physical forms may allow them to be a little more lenient with teachers, doctors and consultants to and immunization with medications that reduce hyperactivity. properly diagnose, work through issues documents I urge all parents to also understand the and begin to process and create a workable timespan and experience of those in direct solution for your child. The relatively short contact is significantly reduced and it is amount of time a counselor is in contact with important to look at both sides of the equation while campers makes it not only difficult for the counselors to learn the group’s dynamics, but individual issues, as well. implementing the appropriate plan of action.  Jim Castrataro is the director of summer programs at a college that hosts day camps. His experience spans over 20 years directing and consulting a variety of camp programs for thousands of children and young adults ranging from 5 to 18 years of age.

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