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LEAPING INTO

LEARNING The Importance of Recess

6 TIPS

To Prepare Your Overnight Camper

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Family Events and Activities around the Bay Area

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In California, all kids count.

Children should be included on your 2020 Census form—and not just children related to you, but any kids that live at your address. That means your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and the children of any friends or relatives staying with you. Babies count, too! Even if they’re still in the hospital, as long as they were born on or before April 1, 2020, make sure the person completing the Census for your address includes them on the form.

For more information about the 2020 Census, visit CaliforniaCensus.org

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ur 2020 Family Favorite Awards ballot is here, and we need your input! Each year, we poll our readers for their top picks of places to shop, dine and play –everything from baby gear and book stores to kids’ classes, camps, museums and zoos. Head online to ParentsPress.com to vote for your favorites today. We’ll publish the winners in our annual Best of the Best publication this summer. And you’ll be automatically entered to win a $100 Visa gift certificate.

Jerry Craft’s, New Kid

At Home Stem Activities STACK IT

Paper or plastic cups make great tools for curious young builders, scientists and mathematicians. Make structures by stacking the cups pyramid-style or arrange them on the floor to form geometric shapes and patterns. With imagination added in, they can provide hours of fun. To nurture little one’s natural curiosity, have them make predictions, such as “sink or float” or “magnetic or not?” Then test them out.

BAG IT

This is fizzy fun. You’ll need sandwich bags, paper towels, baking soda, vinegar and water. Tear a paper towel into squares and add 1½ tbsp. of baking soda to the center, then fold the sides in to make a packet. Pour ½ cup vinegar and ¼ cup warm water into your bag. Toss the baking soda packet into the mixture and close quickly. Give it a shake and then stand back to watch it pop.

BUILD IT

Kick off an interest in engineering for kids with simple activities that are a whole lot of fun and produce very different results from child to child, like the Straw Tower Challenge. Collect 10 straws (and only 10 – we mean it!) and some washi tape. Prompt your kids to build with the straws in a way that will produce the tallest tower possible. Secure straws together using the washi tape, then use a yard stick to see whose creation has the most height.

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The First Graphic Novel to win Newbery Medal New Kid, an award-winning graphic novel, created by Jerry Craft, published by Harper Collins, is the first graphic novel to win the prestigious Newbery Medal. The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.

New Kid is a timely, honest graphic novel about starting over at a new school where diversity is low and the struggle to fit in is real.

Be Counted in the California Census

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HE 2020 CENSUS, COMING THIS SPRING, will help decide how billions of dollars will reach our families.

Your answers will help determine funding for dozens of programs that provide essential resources to Californians.

Census data determines funding allocations for schools, child care programs, road maintenance projects and social assistance programs.

During the months of March and April it is time to fill out your household census questionnaire. Children should be included on your 2020 Census form—and not just children related to you, but any kids that live at your address. Babies count, too! Even if they’re still in the hospital, as long as they were born on or before April 1, 2020, make sure the person completing the Census for your address includes them on the form. In California, all kids count. All Census forms are due April 30, 2020. For more information about the 2020 Census, visit CaliforniaCensus.org

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Good to Know Sports Safety & Injury Prevention

By Andres Almanza

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ince school started in September, many children have been leaving their classrooms for fields, rinks and courts to practice for a sports team. Whether it’s soccer in the fall, hockey in the winter, or tennis in the spring, participating in sports is a fantastic way for your child to stay physically active and for them to build sportsmanship. To ensure that your young athlete stays active and healthy, it’s important to be aware of and discuss safety techniques that can help prevent common sports injuries.

the season begins, your child must remember to stretch properly before and after practice to avoid muscle strain and sprain which are among the most common types of sports related injuries. Your child should also remember to warm up and cool down accordingly, and you as a guardian should encourage periods of rest to allow time for their body to recover.

Physical Health and Nourishment

The body repairs itself when it is not being worked, but it is important that the body is not pushed to its extremes. This means completing physicals prior to the start of their sports season in order to get a complete sense of your child’s health. If there are preexisting conditions that may be worsened from partaking in sports, discuss these with your child’s coach and have an action plan in case something does happen. For example, if your child has asthma, be sure to have them take breaks and have an inhaler close by.

In order to fuel for a potentially strenuous activity, consumption of nourishing foods is necessary, as well as proper hydration before, during, and after the activity. Young athletes must be sure to obtain a mix of vitamins and minerals, including Equipment and Protective Gear calcium and iron, as well as protein and carboOne of the first steps you can take as a parent hydrates. Drinking enough fluids is necessary to or guardian is to double-check that your athlete is prevent dehydration and heat-related illnesses if it training with the correct gear. It is a must that the is an outdoor activity. equipment matches what is required for a specific By following these tips, you can make sure that sport, as each uses different parts of the body your child stays safe while playing one or more during movements and certain areas may be more sports. Support them so they can support their prone to injury. The condition of these items should team! be noted as well, to ensure they are fully protecting the child. There should be no cracks, frays or expirations.

Training and Practice The next step in enhancing your child’s safety as they play sports is to ensure they are training correctly. This means that they are working with their coach or instructor to establish proper technique for the activity. They could also attend preseason conditioning practices, if they are available, in order to strengthen muscles and improve flexibility prior to the sports season commencing. When 8

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G LEAPIN into Learning

By Sarah Shaffer

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hy is it that we adults have to force ourselves to do what children do naturally? Has anyone tallied up how many of the New Year’s resolutions we made while watching fireworks over the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge have started to fade

by Ground Hog Day? If you’re like many of my friends, a recurring theme is a determination to become more physically fit in 2020. It’s not only a desire to lose weight that moves us, but also fear of dementia.

Study after study cites the benefit of moderate amounts of exercise on older brains, but what works for those who’ve reached their middle years is equally important at all stages of life. Scientists at the University of Münster in Germany recently documented a positive correlation between how far twentysomethings could walk in two minutes and the neural growth and connectivity in their brains.

All of which brings me to the absolute insanity of depriving children of recess and an opportunity to enjoy the kinds of playful romping typical of the young in most mammalian species.

Who can resist stopping to watch kittens or puppies at play?

Their antics are so entertaining that it’s easy to forget that what we’re really witnessing is a mechanism shaped by evolution to efficiently build both bodies and brains. For most of human history, we were physically active. It’s a sad fact that adults are now mostly sedentary, but it’s almost criminal when we impose this same lifestyle on our kids. The idea that we’ve removed recess in the name of giving children more time to work on skills that boost test scores is based on an absolute failure to understand the developmental link between play and healthy brains.

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If we want our kids to enthusiastically leap into learning, the best place to start is by guaranteeing each and every one of them the right to do some spontaneous leaping and running with their friends at recess.

Rebecca A. London, author of Rethinking Recess: Creating Safe and Inclusive Playtime for All Children in School, is affiliated with the University of California, Santa Cruz. I credit her with helping California buck the anti-recess trend. However, as London points out, “There are no standards or curricula to guide its provision and governance, virtually no accountability for whether or how this time is offered or withheld for disciplinary purposes…” Therefore, it’s up to parents and caregivers to lobby our schools to make recess a valued part of our children’s academic experience. It seems easier to get educators to acknowledge its fitness and social benefits than it is for them to grasp its role in build-

ing the neural structures our kids need in order to retain information fed to them in the classroom. It should be part of every child’s day and never denied due to disruptive behavior. The children who need recess most are those whose brains are still in the process of building impulse control. If we want our kids to enthusiastically leap into learning, the best place to start is by guaranteeing each and every one of them the right to do some spontaneous leaping and running with their friends at recess.

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Tips to Prepare

First-Time Overnight Campers

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hether your family has a long tradition of summer camp or this is the first camper from your clan, once you’ve made the decision to send your child to camp, the real work begins. Directors in our membership have shared thoughts on first-time, overnight campers, and below are 6 tips for preparing those campers.

TRY SLEEPOVERS. Some first-time campers

have never slept away from home before.

While camp is a great place for young people to adjust to being away from home and family, it’s not the best place to begin the experiment. Slumber parties, going to a relative’s house for the weekend, or spending the night at a friend’s house, are all good practice for dealing with that unfamiliar feeling prior to night one at camp.

INVOLVE THE CAMPER IN THE PROCESS. From

the first conversation about camp, it is a family affair. Including the camper in these preparations and decisions lays the foundation for a positive camp experience. Finding camps, taking tours, talking to directors, planning communication, packing, etc. and anything the family can involve the camper with, they should. The more a camper feels ownership over this experience, the better. “Buying in” isn’t always the easiest for firsttimers, so start early, keep them involved and informed, and empower them throughout the process.

SET AND MANAGE EXPECTATIONS. It’s easy to tell

campers everything is going to be fine, and they are going to love camp. Odds are, you’re telling the truth. However, experience teaches us that love for camp often comes over time. Campers may experience homesickness, anxiety, or other unfamiliar feelings for the first time at camp. It’s important to talk about these feelings, communicate how normal they are, and brainstorm strategies to cope and continue having fun.

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COMMUNICATION IS KEY. Camps have policies

and procedures for communication during the summer. Some camps allow phone calls, some print e-mails for the campers, and almost all still encourage snail mail. Learn camp’s policies regarding camper communication and review them with your camper. Set realistic expectations for if, when, and how they can share the fun their having at camp. Also, prewrite a few letters and send them ahead of time for your camper. Hearing their name at mail call is one of camp’s thrills!

BE HONEST WITH CAMP. Prior to camp, parents

should communicate any and all pertinent information that could influence their child’s summer. Whether it’s family dynamics at home, new developments at school, or recent health changes, sharing this information openly and honestly with your camp sets up all parties for success. Things such as bedwetting, new medications, or having a camper whose sister who’s going away to college after the summer, can all be useful in helping camps prepare for your child.

GO DO SOMETHING (THE PARENTS).

You’ve done due diligence finding a camp. You’ve packed, practiced and rehearsed arrival day, and the time has come to drop off your camper. Once at camp, don’t stick around too long. When you depart, the magic of camp truly begins. Take this time and enjoy it. That could mean reading a book you’ve been putting off, getting together with other parents who are summer emptynesters, or doing any number of things that the joy of parenting forces you to delay. Remember that your child is off making new friends and facing new challenges in a safe environment. It’s time to step back and both have some fun.

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2020 CAMP ADVENTURES FEATURED CAMPS & SUMMER PROGRAMS

ALAMEDA BALLET ACADEMY’S SUMMER INTENSIVE AND THEME CAMPS! (ALAMEDA) 510-841-8913 Age or Grade Range: Minimum Age: 4 ABA’s Summer Intermediate Intensive Camp for Dancers 10+ Years and Ballet Theme Camps for Dancers 4-12 Years https://www.alamedaballet.com/

AR DESIGN & PROGRAMMING SUMMER CAMP (HOLOGRAPHIC AR) (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS) 408-459-0657 Age or Grade Range: Ages 5-18 We are #1 AR Camp. We enable every student aged 5-18 to program, design, and innovate with future tech.

Students from 10 countries and 150 local schools have joined our program. Only 8 students per class, reserve your spot now. https://camp.integem.com/

ATHENA CAMPS | GIRL-POWERED CAMPS (SAN JOSE) 408-490-4972 Age or Grade Range: Grades K-8 Athena Camps’ mission is to inspire courage and build confidence in girls through a unique combination of athletic, creative, emotional, and social activities in a nurturing community.

BENTLEY SUMMER ACADEMY (LAFAYETTE) 925-283-2101 Age or Grade Range: Age: 6 - 18 Bentley Summer Academy offers something for everyone, from grades 1-12. Camp sessions are held on

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our beautiful Lafayette Campus. Before and after care available. Classes taught by Bentley faculty. Programs include sports, academics, arts, culinary. http://www.bentleysummeracademy.org/

BERKELEY CITY BALLET SUMMER DANCE CAMPS (BERKELEY) 510-531-8566 Age or Grade Range: Ages 5-8 Weekly Dance Camps from 9am-3pm culminating in performance! https://berkeleycityballet.org/classes-and-more/classes/ dance-camps

CAMP COMMUNITY ARTS (WALNUT CREEK) 925-943-5846 Age or Grade Range: Ages 5-14 Camp Community Arts offers spring, summer, and winter sessions jam packed with visual arts, music, dance and theater! http://communityarts.org/camps

CAMP DOODLES (BERKELEY, ORINDA, MILL VALLEY AND SAN FRANCISCO) 415-388-4386 Age or Grade Range: Ages 3-15 Camp Doodles offers a project-based, hands-on camp environment. Our philosophy emphasizes fun in maker and art labs designed to encourage creativity, coupled with ample outdoor time! http://www.campdoodles.com/

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CAMP SEA QUEST AT THE MARINE MAMMAL CENTER (SAUSALITO)

programs for ages 7-19 are held at 150 prestigious campuses including Stanford, NYU, HKU, and UCLA

415-289-7330 Age or Grade Range: Grades 1-8

JAM CAMP WEST 2020 (SLEEPAWAY)

Camp Sea Quest is a week-long summer day camp designed to give rising 1st - 8th graders the chance to dive into marine science and ocean conservation.

Through science experiments and nature-led programming kids will discover the wonders of the ocean.

CAMP SHALOM AT THE JCC LOS GATOS (LOS GATOS) 408-357-7416 Age or Grade Range: Ages 3-16 Camp Shalom is a day camp for kids ages 18 months old through 16 years old. Camp runs all summer long, and you can choose from a variety of programs, from traditional day camp to specialty camps.

CITY OF EL CERRITO SPORTS CAMP (EL CERRITO) 510-559-8208 Age or Grade Range: Ages 4-12 Non-competitive co-ed since 1993. Sports & Games Camp, Soccer Camp & Baseball Camp @ Cerrito Vista Pk. Swimming, play structure, Foosball. dodgeball. Frisbee, basketball, water balloons. 3 canopies w/ tables & chairs, chess & much more.. http://www.elcerritosportscamp.com/

COMMUNICATION ACADEMY (CUPERTINO) 408-777-8876 Age or Grade Range: Grades K-8 Looking for a fun and academic option for the summer?

Consider Communication Academy! Help your child develop their voice, think critically, & make new friends in our camps or classes!

DANCING PAINTBRUSH STUDIO SUMMER ART CAMPS (BERKELEY) 510-604-0036 Age or Grade Range: Ages 5-13 Join our award-winning Spring and Summer Art Camps for a week filled with fun and creativity! We create a warm and friendly studio atmosphere to nurture young and teen artists! Voted #1 Best of the Bay Arts Camp by Parents Press! https://dancingpaintbrushstudio.com/

ID TECH THE #1 STEM CAMP (CAMPBELL) 408-871-3700 Age or Grade Range: Ages 7-19 iD Tech is the world leader in STEM education, with 400,000 alumni and 20+ years of experience. Summer

510-858-5313 Age or Grade Range: Ages 10-15 Jam Camp West is an inclusive, supportive program that exposes kids to contemporary musical trends along with the cultural underpinnings of jazz. In addition, fun outdoor activities are held in a stunning natural environment. https://www.livingjazz.org/jam-camp-west

KINETIC ARTS CENTER YOUTH CAMPS (OAKLAND) 510-444-4800 Age or Grade Range: Ages 6-18 Kinetic Arts Center Summer Camps run Monday through Friday from 9am-4pm. Mark your calendar! The Friday of each camp session closes with a performance at 3pm where students showcase their new circus skills. DON’T FORGET YOUR CAMERA! https://www.kineticartscenter.com/

LBMP’S MUSICAL THEATER SUMMER CAMP! (SAN FRANCISCO) 415-632-1667 Age or Grade Range: Ages 5-12 LBMP’s summer camps promote appreciation of music, dance, and performance while maintaining an atmosphere of fun. Eight separate weeks are offered, each with a different theme. Open to kids ages 5-12.

MAKE YOUR SUMMER WITH CAMP 510 (OAKLAND) 510-610-7450 Age or Grade Range: Ages 6-14 Oakland’s hands on summer day for curious and creative kids ages 6-14. Subjects offered this year: welding, stained glass, cooking, capoeira, instruments, sewing, relief printing, recycled art, electronics, screen printing, zines, painting http://camp510.com/

MARINE SCIENCE CAMP (REDWOOD CITY) 650-364-2760 Age or Grade Range: Grades K-12 Marine Science Camp offers week-long explorations of SF Bay and Pacific Coast marine life and habitats for K-12th graders. Participants engage in hands-on activities, live animal touching, themed games and a voyage aboard our 90-foot research vessel..

MONKEY BUSINESS CAMP (BERKELEY) 510-540-6025 Age or Grade Range: Ages 4-10 Tilden Park program for kids ages 4.75-10, and youth leaders ages 11+. Art, games, cooking, nature exploration, hiking. Screen free fun. Professional staff teams. https://monkeybusinesscamp.com March 2020 | ParentsPress.com

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MONKEY NINJA CAMPS (PARKOUR, AERIAL, ACROBATICS) (EMERYVILLE)

SARAH’S SCIENCE SUMMER DAY CAMP (BERKELEY & OAKLAND)

510-355-1626 Age or Grade Range: Ages 3-17

510-581-3739 Age or Grade Range: Ages 4-14

Ninjas in training will swing, climb, jump, leap, dash, and move through obstacle courses, while building strength, coordination, flexibility, spatial awareness, motor, aerial and parkour skills. https://athleticplayground.com

The Bay Area’s premier summer day camp for curious and creative children ages 4+. Beautiful outdoor locations in Oakland and Berkeley. Weekly sessions from June 1 - August 21. Join us for hands-on science projects, swimming, hiking, music, and art!. http://bit.ly/372tK6M

MUSICAL THEATER WEEKLY CLASS (OAKLAND) 510-601-5700 Age or Grade Range: Grades 2-8 Campers work together to develop their own storyline and then put together a full show with acting, music, movement, costumes, props and sets. Camp ends with performance of the original show! https://www.musicallyminded.com/camps2020/

NOVEL WRITING STUDIO (SAN JOSE) 650-387-0144 Age or Grade Range: Ages 14-18 Begin or continue your novel, under the guidance of a qualified teacher, with a small group of enthusiastic writers.

OAKLAND ZOO CAMP (OAKLAND) 510-632-9525 Age or Grade Range: Age: 5 - 18 Oakland ZooCamp takes great pride in creating ageappropriate programs for campers in Pre-K through High School. Expect an exciting week of outdoor nature discovery, animal adventurers, zoo tours, special behind the scenes and animal close ups! https://www.oaklandzoo.org/zoocamp

THE RENAISSANCE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (OAKLAND)

THE SCIENCE FACTORY (SAN JOSE) 408-320-4588 Age or Grade Range: Grades: K-8 Engineering, chemistry, silly science, LEGO® and more!

We offer exciting weekly science and art camps

SF QUEST KIDS LLC (SAN FRANCISCO) 415-531-2256 Age or Grade Range: Ages 5-10 SF Quest Kids LLC is a mobile kids camp dedicated to exposing city kids to the natural beauty of the Bay Area and the fun of learning and playing outdoors! https://www.sfquestkids.com/

SHC SUMMER INSTITUTE AT SACRED HEART CATHEDRAL PREPARATORY (SAN FRANCISCO) 415-775-6626 Age or Grade Range: Ages 8-14 The SHC Summer Institute is a series of one-week enrichment courses and sports academies for motivated students and athletes ages 8–14. Instructed by SHC’s talented faculty, staff and coaches, students and athletes explore exciting topics. https://www.shcp.edu/summer

SPANISH IMMERSION CAMPS WITH VIVA EL ESPAÑOL (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS)

510-531-8566 Age or Grade Range: Grades 1-8

925-962-9177 Age or Grade Range: Ages 3-10

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

Viva el Español offers engaging, interactive Spanish language camps for pre-school to elementary schoolaged kids. Our camps are designed to give children a unique opportunity to learn, practice, and improve their Spanish language skills. http://www.vivaelespanol.org/

RICHMOND ART CENTER SUMMER ART CAMP (RICHMOND)

408-898-4939 Age or Grade Range: Grades 6-12

510-620-6772 Age or Grade Range: Ages 5-14 Unleash your child’s creativity this Summer! Summer Art Camp at the Richmond Art Center gives kids and teens an exciting immersion in visual arts practice. Daily projects include drawing, painting, printmaking, textile arts, and sculpture. http://richmondartcenter.org/summer-art-camp-faq/

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TECHLAB EDUCATION (SAN JOSE)

Bay Area’s #1 Rated Coding and Design Academy for Kids. Techlab Education provides technology programs for kids (grades 6-12). Techlab’s core teaching philosophy is anchored on active learning and change maker life skills in the classroom and beyond. https://techlab.education/

Many more camps at www.parentspress.com

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Mark Foehringer’s Dance Project 3RD ANNUAL

Alice in Wonderland F amilies with children and audiences of all ages are invited to be part of a new tradition for spring when Mark Foehringer‘s “Alice In Wonderland”, a 50-minute production of Lewis Carroll’s classic children’s story performs at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture. This special production is a danced storytelling that is affordable, magical, zany, and fun. It is sure to engage children with the performing arts. $22.50+ per ticket.

March 21 & 22 • Cowell Theater 11 am & 2 pm • Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco • 628-400-1348 • MFDPSF.org

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Founded in 1989, the Jack London Square Farmers Market has deep roots in Oakland, providing a vibrant waterfront marketplace for Bay Area families. With more than 40 vendors, the Jack London Square Farmers Market offers local produce, food craft products, and breakfast and lunch options for all ages. 510-645-9292. www. jacklondonsquare.com

Drop-in Art Studio: Purim Denim Lab 11am - 3pm, The Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission Street, San Francisco. Wrap, draw, and decorate with denim to create a unique costume or an original artwork. Inspired by the Jewish holiday of Purim and the exhibition Levi Strauss: A History of American Style. Free with museum admission. All ages. www.thecjm.org

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11am - 4pm, Jack London Square, 70 Washington St., Oakland. The Buck is affectionately named after the main character in “The Call of the Wild” by renowned local novelist Jack London. This family friendly event will meet all your shopping needs as it features unique participants from all over Northern California. All ages. FREE. 510-645-9292, www. jacklondonsquare.com

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Spend a day with us and find out why East Bay Express calls OMCA “the best museum for the people, by the people.” Suggested donation: $5. 510-318-8400, www. museumca.org

STEM Program: Fossil Finders 2:30-3:30pm, Bay Area Discovery Museum, 557 McReynolds Rd., Sausalito. After digging for teeth and fossils specimens, children will sort, compare, and categorize their findings to identify their mystery fossils! Free with museum admission. Ages 3-10. 415- 3393900, www.bayareadiscoverymuseum.org

4 | Wednesday Free First Wednesdays 11am - 3pm, UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens, 200 Centennial Dr., Berkeley. Enjoy free admission to the UC Botanical Garden on the first Wednesday of every month month from 9 am to 5 pm year round. Established in 1890, the Garden, which is open to the public year round, has over 13,000 different kinds of plants from around the world, cultivated by region in naturalistic landscapes over its 34 acres. All ages. 510643-2755, www.botanicalgarden. berkeley.edu

5 | Thursday The Adventures of Goldilocks and Little Red Once Upon A Time 9:30 and 11am showtimes from Mar 5-8, Margaret Lesher Theatre, 1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek. A cleverly tuneful combination of two favorites come alive when Little Red Riding Hood and Goldilocks get more than they bargained for when they change places for a day.

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Purim Palooza 11:30am-2pm, Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Rd., San Rafael.

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12 | Thursday Percussion Discussion 9:30 and 11:15am showtimes from Mar 10-13, Margaret Lesher Theatre, 1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek. “Whack!” Percussionist Ken Bergmann is back with his smashing spectacle of drums, cowbells, chairs and more.

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14 | Saturday Zoo Kids 9:30am - 12pm, Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Rd., Oakland.

Each ZooKids class is offered twice per month to accommodate more participants. Each month has a different theme and classes are designed so that children can come to multiple classes without repeating the same activities. This is a drop-off program for children ages 4-5 and includes a zoo tour, craft, meeting a small animal up close and a snack.

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13 | Friday SF International Ocean Film Festival Various showtimes starting Mar 12 through 15, Cowell Theater at Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco. This unique festival features dozens of

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St. Patrick’s Day Festival and Parade 10am-5pm, Dublin Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin. Enjoy Celtic music and Irish dancing. Eat authentic Irish food such as mushy peas, pasties and bangers and mash. View and purchase unique Celtic artwork, tartan wool, and handmade goods for sale. Have fun on carnival rides and enjoy tea at an Irish tea house.

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Gallery + Studio: Drawing Ourselves In 11:30am & 1pm, Berkeley Art Museum, 2155 Center St, Berkeley. After viewing Edie Fake’s visionary, architecturally inspired Art Wall mural, “Affordable Housing for Trans Elders”, draw your own fantastical buildings to house real and imagined communities of the future! Using paper collage and colored pencils,

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Room and get creative with your kids. Art instructors guide a different hands-on art activity each week. All ages are welcome to participate. $10 per parent-child combo; $5 for extra child. (415) 554-9600, www.randallmuseum. org

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3pm, Berkeley Art Museum, 2155 Center St, Berkeley. Young readers are invited to read the beginning of a good book aloud in BAMPFA’s convivial Reading Room, and pick up a copy to continue reading at home. No advance sign-up needed; just show up at three o’clock, ready to read! FREE kids ages 18 and under +1 accompanying adult.

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Francisco. Experience the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra in a wildly diverse showcase that spans across four countries and two centuries of music. Starting at $20 per ticket, all ages. 415-864-6000, www. sfsymphony.org

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Persian New Year Festival Chahar-Shanbeh Souri

6-10pm, Persian Center, 2029 Durant Avenue, Berkeley. Jump 10am-5pm, Dublin Civic Center, over a bonfire for “Chaharshanbeh 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin. Enjoy Souri: Festival of Fire” to shake Celtic music and Irish dancing. Eat off the darkness of winter and authentic Irish food such as mushy welcome the brightness of spring, peas, pasties and bangers and a Persian ritual passed down since mash. View and purchase unique ancient Zoroastrian times. Enjoy Celtic artwork, tartan wool, and music, games, food, dancing, and handmade goods for sale. Have activities especially for the kiddos. fun on carnival rides and enjoy tea All ages. FREE. 510- 848-0264, at an Irish tea house. The festival persiancenter.org runs all weekend long! FREE. All ages. 925-556-4500 dublin.ca.gov

The Wheels on the Bus 10 and 11:15am showtimes, Children’s Creativity Museum Theatre, 221 4th St, San Francisco.

Inspired by the ever-popular book and song. Toddler “bus drivers in training” will drive through town, stopping to meet a baker, a teacher, a veterinarian, a librarian and other community members, making music all along the way.

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• Preparation for Kindergarten • Nurturing Academic Environment • Ballet, Hip Hop Dance, Gymnastics, Violin, Piano, and Soccer

17 | Tuesday St. Patrick’s Day

11am-3pm, Exploratorium, Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green St. San Francisco. Meet in the Webcast Studio, located in Gallery 3, for a hands-on workshop for families the second Saturday and Sunday of each month. Create an artifact, then take it home with you! Each month focuses on a playful interpretation of a different science-related theme. Free with admission; Adult: $29.95, Child ages 13-17: $24.95, Child

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The Wizard of Oz 5pm and 7:30pm showtimes, De Valle Theatre, 1963 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek. This classic tale of a tornado, some ruby slippers, and a wonderful land called Oz, will be performed by three different schools; St. Perpetua School, Alamo School and St. Isadore School. Running Time: approx. 60 minutes, with no intermission. All ages. Tickets start at $14.75 each. www.lesherartscenter.com

21 | Saturday Arroyo Viejo Creek Clean Up 9am - 12pm, Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Rd., Oakland.

Volunteers work on a variety of outdoor tasks that may include: picking up garbage, pulling invasive species, spreading mulch, moving materials, cleaning signage or planting native plants.

After your volunteer assignment is completed, you will receive FREE admission to explore the Zoo for the remainder of the day! All

ages. FREE. 510-632-9525, www. oaklandzoo.org

San Francisco International Chocolate Salon 10 am-5:30pm. SF County Fair Building, 1199 9th Ave at Lincoln Way, San Francisco. Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, lovers and addicts can taste & experience the finest in artisan, gourmet & premium chocolate in one of the world’s great culinary metropolitan areas. Adults: advanced - $20, door - $30. Children ages 6-12: $10, Children under 6: Free. 321594-8161, sfchocolatesalon.com

Science Carnival 10am-5pm, Chabot Space and Science Center, 10000 Skyline Blvd. Oakland. March is Women’s History Month and Chabot is partnering with Scientific Adventures for Girls to honor women’s contributions to science and inspire the next generation of scientists. The Science Carnival celebrates making science and discovery accessible to all learners. Adult: $18, Child ages 3-12: $14, Student: $15, Children 3 and under: free. 510-336-7373, www. chabotspace.org

Mark Foehringer’s Alice in Wonderland 11am & 2pm. Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco.

Families with children and audiences of all ages are invited to be part of a new tradition for spring when Mark Foehringer‘s “Alice In Wonderland”, a 50-minute production of Lewis Carroll’s classic children’s story performs at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture. This special production is a danced storytelling that is affordable, magical, zany, and fun.

It is sure to engage children with the performing arts. $22.50+ per ticket. 628-400-1348, MFDPSF. org.

Saturday Science: DropIn Science Workshop for Families 11am - 1pm, Randall Museum 199 Museum Way, San Francisco.

Drop by the Randall Museum’s new Science Studio and discover the wonders of science. From building rockets to making polymers, the project-based activities explore a different science topic each week. Most classes produce

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a fun project to take home and continue the discoveries. All children under 8 must be with a paying participating adult. $10 per parent-child combo; $5 for extra child. All ages. (415) 554-9600, www.randallmuseum.org

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12 and 2:30pm showtimes Saturday and Sunday, De Valle Theatre, 1963 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek. This classic tale of a tornado, some ruby slippers, and a wonderful land called Oz, will be performed by three different schools; St. Perpetua School, Alamo School and St. Isadore School. Running Time: approx. 60 minutes, with no intermission. All ages. Tickets start at $22 each. www.lesherartscenter.com

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22 | Sunday Family ArtBash Sunday: Bookmaker Day 10am - 4pm, The Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission Street, San Francisco. Celebrate bookmakers of all ages at this special Family ArtBash Sunday, featuring a puppet show with Fratello Marionettes; the Ezra Jack Keats Student Bookmaking Project awards ceremony; the San Francisco Public Library Book Mobile; and story time with Puppy Dog Tales. Free with museum admission. All ages. www.thecjm. org

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Good Night, Gorilla 10 and 11:15am showtimes, Children’s Creativity Museum Theatre, 221 4th St, San Francisco.

You’re not dreaming! A mischievous gorilla and his zoo pals are tiptoeing out of their cages once again to follow the zookeeper home for the night. Child: $15; Adult: $18. Ages 6 mos. - 3 years.

415-248-2677, bactheatre.org

Marine Science Sunday: The Big, The Small, and The Weird 10am-4pm, The Marine Mammal Center, Fort Cronkhite, 2000 Bunker Road., Sausalito. Learn about the diversity of life living in our oceans in this engaging oceaninspired classroom series from the Center’s education experts. The theme this month is Celebrating Our Oceans: The Big, The Small,

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Jack London Square Farmers Market 10am - 3pm, Jack London Square, 70 Washington St., Oakland.

Founded in 1989, the Jack London Square Farmers Market has deep roots in Oakland, providing a vibrant waterfront marketplace for Bay Area families. With more than 40 vendors, the Jack London Square Farmers Market offers local produce, food craft products, and breakfast and lunch options for all ages. 510-645-9292. www. jacklondonsquare.com

Full-Spectrum Science: The Universe 11am-3pm, Exploratorium, Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green St. San Francisco. Voyage to the

edge of the known universe, and gain some perspective on Earth and other planets. See some of the amazing ways the universe is structured, and learn how it’s evolved. Free with admission; Adult: $29.95, Child ages 13-17: $24.95, Child ages 4-12: $19.95, Children 3 and under: free. 415528-4444, www.exploratorium.edu

Story Time 1-2:30pm, Tilden Nature Area, 600 Canon Dr, Berkeley. Enjoy some children’s stories in the ol’ visitor center! All stories will be read with extra enthusiasm, making this a story hour your little one won’t want to miss! All ages, FREE. 510-544-2233, ebparks.org

DLUX Puppets’ Peter Pan 2pm, Hofmann Theatre, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. DLUX Puppets, a nationally-recognized

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theater company, presents a fun new multimedia adaptation of Peter Pan! Using state of the art digitally projected scenery, highquality life-sized puppetry, actors, and popular songs from the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s, DLUX Puppets’ adaptation will teach children, “A brain filled with fear has little space for dreams!” Running Time: approx. 60 minutes, with no intermission. All ages. Tickets start at $20 each. www.lesherartscenter.com

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Parents Night Out 5:30-9:30pm, Habitot Children’s Museum, 2065 Kittredge St, Berkeley. Drop off your kids, 2-7 yrs., for play and fun while parents enjoy a movie or dinner out. $44 per child, $34 for siblings. Pizza for dinner included. Space limited, call to reserve: 510-647-1111 x14, www.habitot.org

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2pm, Randall Museum 199 Museum Way, San Francisco.

Venture into the Randall Museum’s live animal exhibit, Wild in California, and join one of the animal keepers in an open discussion about the museum’s wildlife residents. Learn how the keepers care for the animals and how and where these creatures live in the wild. . FREE. All ages. (415) 5549600, www.randallmuseum.org

Various showtimes from Mar 21-29, Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin St, San Francisco. The San Francisco Unified School District proudly presents the SFUSD Arts Festival; a celebration of student creativity in visual, literary, media, and performing arts hosted by the Asian Art Museum. For over 30 years this unique San Francisco event has been a point of destination for families, teachers, artists, and community members from San Francisco and beyond. FREE. All ages. 415-581-3500, www. sfusdartsfestival.org/

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10am - 12pm, Lindsay Wildlife Experience, 1931 First Ave., Walnut Creek. Mini Monday at Lindsay Wildlife Experience is designed for children ages 2–5 to play and learn, along with an adult caregiver. Young children explore a variety of craft and activity stations at their own pace, and will observe special demonstrations and hands-on presentations with animal ambassadors! Ages 2-5.

Member + 1 child: $10, nonmember + 1 child: $20, additional children: $6. 925-935-1978, www. lindsaywildlife.org

SFUSD Arts Festival 1st through 6th grades multi-age classroom 466 Chetwood, oakland, Ca (510) 836-4313

the Asian Art Museum. FREE. All ages. 415-581-3500, www.sfusdartsfestival.org/

SFUSD Arts Festival Various showtimes from Mar 21-29, Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin St, San Francisco. The San Francisco Unified School District proudly presents the SFUSD Arts Festival; a celebration of student creativity in visual, literary, media, and performing arts hosted by

10am-2pm, UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens, 200 Centennial Dr, Berkeley. Come explore the wonderful world of plant-based fibers & dyes. There will be weaving demonstrations, paper and twine making, and natural dye activities!

Explore the new exhibit and join this hands-on family day for children and adults of all ages. Free with admission. 510-643-4832, www.botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu

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Afternoon Art: Saturday DropIn Workshop for Families 1pm - 4pm, Randall Museum 199 Museum Way, San Francisco.

Drop by the Randall Museum’s Art Room and get creative with your kids. Art instructors guide a different hands-on art activity each week. All ages are welcome to participate. Afternoon Art is a great way to get a taste of the Randall Museum’s arts and crafts programs. $10 per parent-child combo; $5 for extra child. (415) 554-9600, www. randallmuseum.org

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