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Summer Camp Adventure

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What’s Inside 6 Good to Know

• What Mom Really Wants • Sun Smarts • Help Your Child Cope

9 Raising Dad

Coaching for the Kids

10 Bookshelf

Celebrating the Earth

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• Free Museum Days • Bay Area KidFest • Alameda County Fair • And lots more...

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Connecting kids to nature . . . and making science fun Weekly Sessions: June 3 - August 23 Oakland Berkeley

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lowers are nice. Brunch is a nerve wrecking and tiring experience and a weekend away can be too much work when you have kids under 10. Mom’s don’t require much. Most would like to do a little less. Here are 10 great and inexpensive ideas to get the gift Mom really wants and needs this year: 1. A clean and empty house 2. Sleep 3. A really good workout 4. Spa Day 5. A Day Free from “Mom Routine”.

6. A good car wash, inside and out!

7. Subscription Box-self-care, clothing, books, wine 8. A finished Honey-Do list.

9. A no-cook or dishes week.

10. A handmade something, a card, photo collage, jewelry or piece of kid’s art.

Sun Smarts

Woo-hoo – warm weather is here! More outside time, more playing, more fun! Just make sure you and your family are slathered in sunscreen.

Remember, even on cool or hazy days, SPF is a must. The sun can affect your skin no matter the weather, so be sun safe. If you are going to the beach search up sunscreens that protect our oceans while still protecting you and your brood.

Back in the Day Did you know that once upon a time, before Mother’s Day as we know it existed, there was something called Mothering Sunday? It was celebrated in the United Kingdom and some areas in Europe. Mothering Sunday fell on the fourth Sunday during Lent and referred to churchgoers returning to their mother church. Wonder if parishioners brought their church homemade cards, too?

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Heroes unite! Saturday, May 4th, marks the 18th annual Free Comic Book Day. Additional details, including a list of participating locations hosting this super giveaway and which comics that will be handed out, can be found at freecomicbookday.com.

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f you’re salivating at the very thought of the approaching barbecue season, know that you are most certainly not alone. The most popular holiday for barbecuing in the United States is the Fourth of July, followed by Memorial Day (we’re counting the days) and, of course, Labor Day. Now go make sure you’re stocked up on charcoal or propane and get those grills cleaned in preparation.

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According to a National Retail Federation study that took place in 2018, that’s how much the average consumer will spend on their mama this Mother’s Day, although we all know that nothing is better than sweet hugs, burnt toast in bed and a school-made craft to celebrate.

How to Help Your Child Cope

By Deirdre Walsh

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eing a child is tough.

Children are under a lot of pressure between school and extra-curricular activities.

The pressure affects every child differently and for some, it may be more than they can handle. It is important to remember that children might stress about something that does not seem like a big deal to an adult. There are many signs that your child might be having a hard time and fortunately there are several steps you can take as a parent to help them cope.

Signs that your child may be depressed: • Sudden change in mood or severe mood swings • Change in sleep patterns • Withdrawing from family or friends • Lack of energy and/or focus • Change in grades • Anxiety or fears (about going to school, being alone, etc.)

Signs that your child is stressed • Headaches • Upset stomach • Loss of appetite • Trouble sleeping

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It is important to remember that children might stress about something that does not seem like a big deal to an adult.

Development of a new habit • For younger kids: thumb sucking • For older kids: lying or bullying • Negative feelings about their school work or extracurricular activities To help your child cope, talk to them. Find out what is bothering them and try to figure out a solution together which could be journaling, exercise or cutting back on activities. Make sure they have time to rest and relax after school or after extra-curricular activities. Focus on fun: schedule fun activities to do as a family.

If your child is anxious about a doctor’s appointment, a test or an upcoming game, take time to talk to them in advance to help them feel more prepared. Work on their diet; make sure they are eating well-balanced and nutritious meals. Sometimes a child just needs to talk to help them feel better so make sure they know and feel that they have a safe space to talk.

By Tony Hicks

Raising Dad Coaching for the Kids

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friend of mine recently took to social media, asking for input regarding coaching his young child’s baseball team. His chief concern was his own “old school” style (yelling) when it comes to lack of hustle, dumb mistakes, etc.

I heard that. My first thought was that they should make chew toys for adult humans who coach kids 10 years old and younger - something on which you can bite down when you’re frustrated to the point of wanting to gnaw off your own tongue.

I’ve been there. I’ve coached two of my daughters’ softball teams. I think I once actually ripped out some of my own hair in frustration, something a middle-aged man should never do, as he has no assurance that hair will ever come back.

I’ve also been that parent who’s ready to go headbutt one of their child’s coaches to let them know their excess aggression on his part is not acceptable.

Yes, irony can sometimes be so ironic.

My friend’s concern seemed to mostly be about how other parents might view his coaching style (yelling). Which I get (see above example of self-abuse).

But what gets lost in that approach, I realized while aggressively being an example of it, is that it discounts the important part: how the experience affects the kids.

No, really … it really is supposed to be about the kids.

My daughter’s coach is a very nice guy. And he knows the game very well.

On paper, he’s a great coach … for 18-year-old college players.

Some of his players haven’t hit five feet tall. Some haven’t hit chronological double digits. This is my daughter’s fourth season. She’s a veteran on her

team. She’s also a bright kid who loves playing. And she still doesn’t fully understand that one team wins, and one loses.

Which is great. She’s having fun … despite the fact her coach has her doing drills you see in movies about marines struggling to get through boot camp. I keep telling myself that, as long as she enjoys it, it’s good for her.

Then I take a leisurely eight-minute walk to my car and back, where no one will hear my teeth grinding.

It’s a classic dynamic, of which I’ve seen both sides. It’s a balancing act, trying to teach kids the game and that life, like it or not, is competitive. The harder you try, the better you’ll be.

Theoretically.

But the chasm between I-knowsomething-you-don’t-know adults and easily-distracted children, who think a dugout is a place to hit each other on the head and make up new dances, is as weighty as ever.

One thing that has changed is the number of recreational choices kids

now have. Recreation now comes attached to their hands, in the form of computerized multi-dimensional imagination factories called cell phones.

When I was that age, many centuries ago, the biggest threat was those extra 11 channels from the regular three television networks – a problem that was remedied, my grandpa once demonstrated, by one angry yank on the cable line leading into the wall.

As the choices move faster, real sports – especially baseball and softball – move slower. As a coach, I’m far more sensitive than my coaches were, to the possibility of doing something to turn a kid off to playing real sports. In the 1970s, quitting a sport wasn’t much of an option, when the only alternative was playing with other kids … most of whom are too busy playing sports.

I’ve found that a good rule to follow when running out of solutions is to read the room. Or, in this case, the dugout.

Tony Hicks is a newswpaper columnist and the father of four daughters.

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Bookshelf

By Mary Ann Scheuer

Celebrating the Earth

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uild on kids’ curiosity and explore the natural world as you celebrate Earth Day. These terrific books will help young readers learn about the environment and how we can all do our part to protect it.

Boom! Bellow! Bleat!: Animal Poems for Two or More Voices”

By Georgia Heard, illustrated by Aaron DeWitt (Wordsong / Highlights; ages 4-8; $17.95, 32 pp.) This playful collection of poems are created for two readers, making it perfect for kids to join in as they join in the twaang, growl, and chhhhhchhhhh-chhhhh of the animal world.

“Compost Stew: An A to Z Recipe for the Earth”

By Mary McKenna Siddals, illustrated by Ashley Wolff (Dragonfly; ages 4-8; $7.99; 40 pp.). With lively, bouncing rhymes and delightful illustrations, this alphabet book helps children think about all the different things we can put in the compost and help the Earth. “Apple cores,/ Bananas, bruised/ Coffee grounds with filters used” — these are just the beginnings of compost stew.

“Daniel Finds a Poem”

By Micha Archer (Nancy Paulsen / Penguin Random House; ages 5-9; $16.99; 32 pp.). A curious boy with dark curly hair and wide

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wondering eyes, explores the meaning of poetry as he wanders through his local park and neighborhood, watching and asking different animals for their views on what poetry is. A perfect invitation to explore the natural world.

“Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table”

By Jacqueline Briggs Martin, illustrated by Eric-Shabazz Larkin (Readers to Eaters; ages 5-9; $9.95; 32 pp.).

“Will Allen can see / what others can’t see. / When he sees kids, he sees farmers.”

To bring this vision to life, Allen created Growing Power, an innovative urban farm in Milwaukee.

Readers will come away energized to create their

own gardens, whether it’s in patio pots, a window sill or a neighborhood plot.

“Fly Guy Presents: Garbage & Recycling”

By Tedd Arnold (Scholastic; ages 5-9; $3.99; 32 pp.). In this nonfiction companion to the ever-popular Fly Guy series, Fly Guy and Buzz visit a landfill and a recycling plant to discover where their garbage goes. Readers will learn about garbage trucks, trash sorting, bacteria, and the recycling process.

Engaging and informative.

“The Garden (Confetti Kids)”

By Gwendolyn Hooks, illustrated by Shirley NgBenitez (Lee & Low; ages 5-7; $5.95; 32 pp.). New readers will enjoy this warmly

inclusive story, centering around a young girl who volunteers at a urban community garden near her new home. Part of the Confetting Kids series, this story features a diverse cast of kids and easy-to-read text.

“It’s Our Garden: From Seeds to Harvest in a School Garden”

By George Ancona (Candlewick; ages 5-9; $6.99; 48pp.). Colorful photographs and clear texts chronicles a year in the life of an elementary school garden in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Perfect to help plant dreams for communities wanting to create school gardens.

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By Melissa Stewart, illustrated by Sarah S. Brannen (Charlesbridge; ages 4-8; $16.99; 32 pp.). Did you know that seashells can help animals rise and fall like a submarine? Or sink and stay steady like an anchor?

This book is perfect for developing enquiring minds, helping children think about design and engineering in nature.

“Seeds Move!”

By Robin Page (Beach Lane / Simon & Schuster; ages 5-9; $17.99; 32 pp.). Lively verbs and striking illustrations bring to life the dynamic journey of seeds, helping readers understand the myriad ways in which seeds use their environments to spread and grow.

“Trees”

By Verlie Hutchens, illustrated by Jing Jing Tsong (Beach Lane / Simon & Schuster; ages 4-8; $17.99; 40 pp.). Evocative short poems capture unique aspects about 14 different tree species. I especially appreciate the brief descriptions that will encourage young writers to use figurative language as they describe nature around them.

“When Green Becomes Tomatoes: Poems for All Seasons”

By Julie Fogliano, illustrated by Jule Morstad (Roaring Brook / Macmillan; ages 7-10; $18.99; 52 pp.). Fogliano captures the wonder and joy children feel as they watch crocuses peek out “just like / a tiny blue hello” “The Tree Lady” or flowers “lean / and bend

By H. Joseph Hopkins, toward the light” on a illustrated by Jill McElmurry spring day.

(Beach Lane / Simon & Mary Ann Scheuer is Schuster; ages 6-10; $17.99; a teacher librarian at 32 pp.). In the late 1800s, Albany High School. Find Kate Sessions helped more books Mary Ann transform San Diego’s City recommends sharing Park from a barren park with children at her blog, into today’s large urban, Great Kid Books, http:// tree-filled Balboa Park. greatkidbooks.blogspot.

Kate’s can-do spirit and com. her commitment to urban gardens is celebrated in this uplifting biography.

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ACTA NON VERBA: YOUTH URBAN FARM PROJECT (OAKLAND) 510-838-2267 Age or Grade Range: Ages 5-14 Acta Non Verba: Youth Urban Farm Project (ANV) elevates life in the inner city by challenging oppressive dynamics and environments through urban farming. At Camp ANV, kids learn for four fun-filled weeks about cooking, farming, nutrition, and nature.

ALAMEDA BALLET ACADEMY’S 2019 SUMMER INTENSIVE AND THEME CAMPS! (ALAMEDA) 510-337-1929 Age or Grade Range: Ages 4-12 ABA’s Summer Intermediate Intensive Camp for Dancers 10+ Years and Ballet Theme Camps for Dancers 4-12 Years https://alamedaballet.com/

ALBANY ART INTENSIVE SUMMER CAMPS (ALBANY) 510-521-2671 Age or Grade Range: Ages 5-10 Summer Art Intensive Camps at Albany Community Center. Work with clay, drawing, painting and collage. Come join the fun with local artist- Paquerette! Ages 5-10

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ART YOWZA! CREATIVE ART CAMPS (ALAMEDA) 510-524-9283 Age or Grade Range: Ages 5-11 Est. 2004 - Art Yowza offers Summer Art Camp in Alameda for bold, creative, fun children, ages 5-11. We go on a Heroes Journey to grow our courage, self-esteem, and unique self-expression. http://www.artyowza.com/

AVID4 ADVENTURE SUMMER CAMPS (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS) 720-249-2412 Age or Grade Range: Ages 4-13 Avid4 Adventure summer camps teach pre-K – 7th graders of all skill levels to climb, paddle, bike, hike and thrive in the outdoors.

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BERKELEY HIGH CREW SUMMER LEARN-TO-ROW CAMP (OAKLAND) Age or Grade Range: Ages 11+ Berkeley High Crew’s summer rowing program offers local students, ages 11 and up, a chance to try this unique, growing sport with the Berkeley High School Crew coaches and current team members.

Camp will focus on the development of basic rowing skills using rowing machines, our 16-person training barge, and 8-person racing shells. http://www.berkeleyhighcrew.com/ home/come-row/summer-camps/

BENTLEY SUMMER ACADEMY (LAFAYETTE) 925-283-2101 Age or Grade Range: Ages 6-18 Bentley Summer Academy offers something for everyone, from grades 1-12. Camp sessions are held on our beautiful Lafayette Campus. Before and after care available. Classes taught by Bentley faculty. Programs include sports, academics, arts, culinary. https://www. bentleysummeracademy.org/

BERKELEY CITY BALLET SUMMER DANCE CAMPS (LAFAYETTE) 510-841-8913 Age or Grade Range: Ages 5-8 Weekly Dance Camps from 9am-3pm culminating in performance! https://berkeleycityballet.org

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CAMPS Pacifica! We are convenient to upperpeninsula cities and San Francisco and your highest-quality option in the area. Our days are structured for optimal exposure to our horses and ponies, while assuring the campers understand safety protocols. https://californiaridingacademy. com/camps/

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 https://www.camp510.com/

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CAMP SEA QUEST AT THE MARINE MAMMAL CENTER (SAUSALITO) 415-289-7330 Age or Grade Range: Ages 5-12 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. http://www.marinemammalcenter. org

CAMP SUMMIT FOR THE GIFTED (SAUSALITO) Age or Grade Range: Ages 9-14

Camp Summit is a multi-night sleepover summer camp for gifted 510-843-6157 students ages 9 through 14, offering Age or Grade Range: Ages 8.5-17 stimulating and challenging Now in its 37th year, we camp among activities led by a uniquely qualified the Big Sur redwoods, the Mendocino staff. Marin Headlands near coast and the Sierra Mountains, Sausalito, June 16-22. and focus on active study of the http://www. plants, wildlife and ecology around campsummitforthegifted.com/ us, as well as on basic camping CAMP WINNARAINBOW and wilderness skills and building (SLEEPAWAY) community.

Age or Grade Range: Ages 7-17 http://www.campchrysalis.com/ The Camp Winnarainbow Kids CAMP COMMUNITY ARTS Camp program is driven by its two (WALNUT CREEK) core philosophies (The Show Show and The Life Show) and all of its 925-943-5846 activities are designed to reflect Age or Grade Range: Ages 3-14 their goals.

Camp Community Arts offers spring, http://campwinnarainbow.org summer, and winter sessions jam CITY OF EL CERRITO SPORTS packed with visual arts, music, CAMP (EL CERRITO) dance and theater!

510-559-8208 http://www.communityarts.org/ Age or Grade Range: Ages 4-12 camps Ages 4-12 Non-competitive co-ed CAMP GAN ISRAEL (WALNUT since 1993. Sports & Games, Soccer CREEK) Camp & Baseball Camp @ Cerrito 925-937-4101 Vista Pk. Swimming, play structure, Age or Grade Range: Ages 2-13 Foosball. dodgeball. Frisbee, Jewish Day Camp for children 2 basketball, water balloons. 3 years to 13 located at Seven Hills canopies w/ tables & chairs, chess & School in Walnut Creek from June 24 many other games until August 1. Enjoy exciting field http://elcerritosportscamp.com/

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THE CODER SCHOOL BERKELEY (BERKELEY) 510-679-2375 Age or Grade Range: Ages 8+ Coder Camps are held at our coding school that provides a uniquely collaborative environment where kids work and code together, and have a rockin’ fun summer together!

We’ve scheduled camps for both novice and intermediate coders from ages 8 and up. https://www.thecoderschool.com

COLLEGE FOR KIDS - A LIBERAL ARTS SUMMER (PLEASANT HILL, SAN RAMON) 925-969-4600 Age or Grade Range: Ages 13-18 College for Kids is a summer program for kids entering grades 4th - 9th. We offer camps in science, writing, computer technology, engineering, math, performing arts and more! Our camps are conveniently located in Pleasant Hill and San Ramon. https://diablo.cr3.rschooltoday.com/ public/home

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

DIGITAL MEDIA ACADEMY TECH CAMPS (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS) 866-656-3342 Age or Grade Range: Ages 7-17 The BEST Tech Summer Camps for Kids & Teens! Get your start as a designer, developer, programmer, engineer, animator, musician, filmmaker, and creator! Open to students 7-17 of all skill levels. https://www.digitalmediaacademy. org/

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Doug’s Drama and Cole Dance are one again offering four 2-week camps in Oakland. These are full day camps with extended care from 8:00-6:00 Our drama camp is directed by well know Bay Area children’s theater director and storyteller Doug Cole.

Our Hip-Hop/Dance/Percussion camp is directed by professional dancer and drummer Andre Cole. . http://www.dougsdrama.com

WE LOVE CAMP! Camp weeks are M-F from 9am-3pm, before/aftercare avbl. Campers must be entering Grades 1-6. First time campers just $125. Counselors must apply & go thru training. https://www.oaklandfcc.org

GATEWAY MOUNTAIN CENTER SUMMER CAMPS (SLEEPAWAY) 530.426.2110 Age or Grade Range: Ages 4-17

EAST BAY MUSIC TOGETHER (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS)

This summer, have amazing adventures on Donner Summit! We 510-848-7464 offer three weeks of Camp Sugar Age or Grade Range: Ages 0-5 Bowl, an all-around adventure camp; East Bay Music Together has grown and three weeks of Climbing Camp, to offer classes at 13 locations in four days of climbing and one day of Berkeley, Albany, Alameda, El Cerrito, whitewater rafting!

Montclair, Rockridge, Oakland, https://sierraexperience.org/ Lafayette, and Moraga. Our staff of ID TECH—#1 SUMMER STEM 15 wonderful teachers make music CAMP (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS) with up to 1200 families every 888-709-8324 session Age or Grade Range: Ages 7-18 https://eastbaymusictogether. yourvirtuoso.com iD Tech is the world leader in STEM education, with 400,000 alumni and EAST BAY SPCA ANIMAL CAMP 20+ years of experience. Summer (PIEDMONT) programs for ages 7-19 are held at 510-564-2961 150 prestigious campuses including Age or Grade Range: Ages 6-13 Stanford, UC Berkeley, St. Mary’s, SF East Bay SPCA Animal Camp is the State, NYU, HKU, and UCLA purr-fect fit for campers who are https://www.idtech.com passionate about pets, want to make a difference for shelter animals, or just need a little experience before adding a furry friend to the family.

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SUMMER CAMP AT FALCON LEARNING (PIEDMONT) 408-658-0742 Age or Grade Range: Ages 5-11 Summer Scholars Soar Camp, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Let this summer be the best preparation for next fall.

We take a fun approach to essential skills (math art, geography through literature, writing with a purpose, reading skills, and more). Students will be assessed and divided by skill level. http://www.falconlearning.net/

JAM CAMP WEST (SLEEPAWAY) 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

LITTLE THEATER COMPANY (ALAMEDA) 510-383-0426 Age or Grade Range: Ages 5-13 Little Theater Company helps grow your kids’ confidence, character and creativity through the teachings of theater. With Camps, After school programs and birthday parties your child is sure to LOVE hanging out at

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CAMPS Little Theater Company. https://www.littletheatercompany. com/

MARIN SHAKESPEARE COMPANY SUMMER CAMPS (MARIN) 415-499-4487 Age or Grade Range: Ages 5-18 Summer camps for students ages 5 and up. Acting classes for youth & teens with Internships for students interested in Shakespeare and technical theatre ages 18 and up.

Campers study, perform, make friends and magic all at once. Playing for good! https://www.marinshakespeare.org

adventurers, zoo tours, special behind the scenes and animal close ups! https://www.oaklandzoo.org/ zoocamp

PLAY-WELL TEKNOLOGIES: LEGOINSPIRED STEM SUMMER CAMPS (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS) (510) 227-9378 Age or Grade Range: Ages 5-12

MATHNASIUM OF HAYWARD (HAYWARD)

Learn STEM concepts with LEGOinspired hands-on engineering!

Dream it, wreck it, build it, repeat.

We believe that kids are natural engineers and we help them realize it! Our programs are fun and educational plus they include thousands of LEGO! https://www.play-well.org/

Age or Grade Range: Ages 7-18

PROJECT EMBER (BERKELEY)

Mathnasium is a math only-learning center that offers both math help and enrichment to students in grades 2-12. Each student in our program receives a customized learning plan based on our proprietary teaching material. https://www.mathnasium.com/ hayward

MOONSCHOOL AT 42ND STREET MOON (SAN FRANCISCO) Age or Grade Range: Ages 4-17 MoonSchool’s summer camps go beyond traditional theater camps – your student won’t just shine onstage, but they’ll gain valuable skills in working backstage, learning about sets, props and costumes as they put on a show for friends and family! http://42ndstmoon.org/ summer-camps/

OAKLAND ZOO CAMP (OAKLAND) (510) 632-9525 Age or Grade Range: Ages 5-18 Oakland ZooCamp takes great pride in creating age-appropriate programs for campers in Pre-K through High School. Expect an exciting week of outdoor nature discovery, animal

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415-295-5833 Age or Grade Range: Ages 10-18 Project Ember is an artistic maker/ engineering camp where kids come together to tackle outrageous challenges and create their own larger-than-life solutions. https://www.projectember.org/

SARAH’S SCIENCE SUMMER DAY CAMP (BERKELEY, OAKLAND) 510-581-3739 Age or Grade Range: Ages 4-17 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 3 - August 23. Join us for hands-on science projects, swimming, hiking, music, and art! https://www.sarahscience.com

SCHOOL OF ROCK SAN RAMON (SAN RAMON) 925-415-3340 Age or Grade Range: Ages 8-16 At School of Rock we feel that the best way to learn music is to play it. Our unique performance based approach to music education not only gets results it is a ton of fun! http://sanramon.schoolofrock.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

SOCCER & LEADERSHIP CAMPS

BY GIRLS LEADING GIRLS (MARIN) 203-391-8133 Age or Grade Range: Ages 8+ SF Art & Soccer Camp - 6/10-6/14 $385pp, age 8 + SF Leadership & Beach Soccer Camp at Ocean Beach - 7/29-8/2 $395pp, age 8 + SF Soccer Camp at SF State Campus - 8/12-8/16 $400pp age 8 + Oakland Soccer & Leadership Camp - 7/22-7/26 $350pp, age 8+ https://www.girlsleadinggirls.org/ register/

SPANISH IMMERSION CAMPS WITH VIVA EL ESPAÑOL (LAFAYETTE, MILL VALLEY) 925-962-9177 Age or Grade Range: Ages 3-10 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/

UC BERKELEY YOUNG WRITERS CAMP (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS) 510-642-0971 Age or Grade Range: Ages 8-14 Sponsored by the Bay Area Writing Project of UC Berkeley, the camps offer kids a unique opportunity to develop their creative abilities and writing talents. https://bawpwritingcamp.org

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Cinco de Mayo Dance Festival Oakland-based TURFinc brings dance battles, traditional folklorico dancing, quebradita dancing, banda music, dancing horses, live painting, bmx stunts, chicano lowrider cars, local vendors and eats, and more to Oakland’s waterfront.

Jack London Square 70 Washington St., Oakland 510-645-9292 jacklondonsquare.com Noon -7 p.m. Free All ages May 2019 | ParentsPress.com

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MAY 1 | Wednesday Free First Wednesday at Bay Area Discovery Museum — Sausalito Enjoy free admission and all the fun activities and displays at the Bay Area Discovery Museum today. 9 a.m.-5p.m. Free. Bay Area Discovery Museum, 577 McReynolds Road, Sausalito.

415-339-3900, www.baykids museum org

2 | Thursday Free First Thursday at the Berkeley Art Museum — Berkeley Through art and film programs, collections, and research resources, the University aspires to be locally connected and globally relevant, engaging audiences from the campus, community, and beyond. 10am–7pm, Free. 2155 Center St, Berkeley, (510) 642-0808, bampfa.org

3 | Friday Nomadic Press & Chapter 510 Black Joy Poetry Anthology Release— Oakland Nomadic Press will be releasing an anthology written by Chapter 510 authors taking part in our Black Joy Workshop: a poetry workshop for black young men ages 13-18, lead by poet and teaching artist Daniel Summerhill. Get your copy and hear readings. 7 p.m. Free. Chapter 510 & The Dept. of Make Believe 2301 Telegraph Ave. Oakland. 510-634-5170, www. chapter510.org

$5 First Friday at Chabot — Oakland Each $5 First Friday at Chabot is an exciting and immersive experience for all ages. Join them each month for hands-on activities and live demonstrations that are fun for the whole family. 6-10pm. $5 per person. Chabot Space and Science

Center, 10000 Skyline Blvd. Oakland, 510-336-7373, www. chabotspace.org

4 | Saturday Circus Star Galactica—Oakland Travel to Planet Mahna Mahna with Circus Gilly and discover a mysterious alien world of adventure and unknown. A small group of interstellar travelers find this planet full of circus fun and athletic prowess and try to meet and interact with creatures they dont always understand. These creatures all come together

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to communicate and express themselves with some of the best circus skills and performances in the universe! Saturdays 7 pm, Sundays 2 pm. $12 and up. All ages. Kinetic Arts Center 785 7th St Oakland, 510-444-4800, www.kineticartscenter. com

Cinco de Mayo Dance Festival— Oakland Oakland-based turfinc brings dance battles, traditional folklorico dancing, quebradita dancing, banda music, dancing horses, live painting, bmx stunts, chicano lowrider cars, local vendors and eats, and more to Oakland’s waterfront. Noon -7 p.m. Free. All ages. Jack London Square, 70 Washington St., Oakland.

510-645-9292, www.jacklondonsquare.com

Pippin— Berkeley From the composer of Wicked comes this charming, enchanting, and dazzling musical parable about the cyclical paths one can take to find what is right in front of them. Prince Pippin, son of King Charlemagne the Great, is on a quest for the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. Unable to gain insight from his father, Pippin decides that experience and adventure is the path to enlightenment. Through 5/5.

1:00 and 7:00 p.m. $20 and up. Berkeley Playhouse, Berkeley Playhouse, 2640 College Ave., Berkeley, 510-8458542 x351, www.Berkeleyplayhouse.org

Japantown Children’s Day Festival— San Francisco Bring out the whole family for a fun day in Japantown! Participate in cultural arts and crafts activities, bounce houses, games and prizes for the kids! You won’t want to miss the cultural performances and storytelling of Japanese folktales as well 11 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE. All ages. Japantown Peace Plaza 1610 Geary Blvd., San Francisco, (415) 567-5505, www.jcccnc.org

Free Comic Book Day—Nationwide National free comic book day means that many local retailers of comic books will be giving away free comic books or discounts on comic books. Several Bay Area stores are participating. All Day. Free. All ages. Nationwide. Check www. freecomicbookday.com to find which stores near you are participating.

5 | Sunday Family Fun Day at the Asian Art Museum — San Francisco On Family Fun Days, our kid-friendly gallery tours, creative art projects and immersive storytelling make art appreciation a lively, family-friendly event. 10:30am-2pm. Free. Asian Art Museum & All Along Larkin St. from Ellis to Fulton St., www.asianfairsf.com

Alameda Point Antique Faire — Alameda

Fan Friday A’s Game & Fireworks—Oakland

The Alameda Point Antiques Faire is the largest antiques show in Northern California. Held on the 1st Sunday of every month, the Faire boasts over 800 Dealer booths. All items are 20 years old or older. Our faire is the ultimate place to shop for vintage and antique home decorations, clothing, furniture, jewelry, art, pottery, books & collectibles. 6-7:30 am $15.00, 7:30- 9am

Watch the Athletics take on the Indians then enjoy a post game fireworks show. 6:35 p.m. Free with game admission. All

$10.00, 9am to 3pm $5.00. All ages. 2900 Navy Way (at Main Street) Alameda, CA. alamedapointantiquesfaire.com

Free First Sunday at OMCA — Oakland

Ages. Oakland Coliseum 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland. www.oakland.athletics.mlb.com

11 | Saturday Second Saturdays— Oakland With more than 40 vendors, the Jack London Square Farmers Market offers local produce, food craft products, and breakfast and lunch options. 11 a.m. -5 p.m. Free. All ages. Jack

Enjoy a free day this spring at OMCA! Discover what life was like during the California Gold Rush days. Come and try your hand at London Square, 70 Washington St., Oakland. 510-645-9292, panning for real gold, Forty-Niner style, in the Museum gardens. www.jacklondonsquare.com Learn how to tell the difference between real gold and fool’s gold, and keep all you find! 11a.m.-5p.m. Free. All ages. Oakland 12 | Sunday — Mothers’ Day Museum of California,1000 Oak St., Oakland. 510-3188400, www.museumca.org

How Weird Street Faire — San Francisco Billed as a “street fair for the 21st century,” this fun event includes nine stages of music over seven city blocks; food and vendors from around the world, and educational booths.

Noon–8 p.m., $20. Howard and Second Streets, www.howweird.org

A La Carte & Art—Mountain View This annual celebration of the arts in Silicon Valley’s epicenter with two sun-splashed days of stellar live music on stage and street throughout downtown, a juried arts and crafts show with 200 of the west coast’s top artists showing their latest handcrafted wares, fabulous food and drink with premium fine wine, refreshing craft beer, a farmers’ market with fresh seasonal produce, artisan specialty food purveyors, health and wellness displays, an organic and green products showcase, home and garden exhibits. From 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. FREE. All Ages.

Downtown Mountain View, 400 Castro St., Mountain View, alacarte.miramarevents.com

7 | Tuesday Free First Tuesday at the Palace of the Legion of Honor — San Francisco

Mother’s Day at the Oakland Zoo— Oakland Watch some of our resident animal mommies enjoy some special, and much deserved mom-only enrichment. 10am-4pm.

Free with Admission. All ages. Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Rd., Oakland. 510-632-9525, www.oaklandzoo.org

Park Street Spring Faire — Alameda Celebrate Mother’s Day at this annual weekend event featuring craft vendors, live music, food and drink, a kids’ area, and more.

10 a.m.–6 p.m., free. Park Street, Alameda, downtownalameda.com

14 | Tuesday Oakland Coliseum Ballpark Tours— Oakland Home of Moneyball! Take a tour of areas of the ballpark that are usually not available to the public, such as the Press Box, Owners Suite, Press Conference Room, Dugouts and Visitors’ Clubhouse. Cameras welcome! Tours are available on

PRESCHOOLS AND CHILDCARE CENTERS If you could give your child one gift to last a lifetime, what would it be?

The Palace of the Legion of Honor offers free admission to all visitors today. 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m., free. Palace of the Legion of Honor, 100 34th Ave., San Francisco. 415-750-3600, www.legionofhonor.famsf.org.

Free First Tuesday at the De Young Museum — San Francisco

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9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m., free. De Young Museum, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco. 415-750-3600, www. deyoung.famsf.org

10 | Friday Rosie the Riveter Museum — Richmond Rosie Meet and Greet . Most Fridays, a group of civilian WWII docents share their stories in an informal setting at the Visitor Center. Here is your chance to ask the experts about life and work in the Richmond Shipyards.

10:30, 11:30 a.m. and 1:15p.m. Free. All ages. Visitor Center open daily, 10:00am to 5:00pm at 1414 Harbour Way South, Richmond, CA. 510-232-5050, www.nps.gov/rori

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

• Music, Art, and Language Programs • Expansive Outdoor Play Area • Hours: 7a.m. – 6p.m. (Year-Round) • Ages 2-5 Years and Bridge K Class

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An Authentic Montessori preschool and Kindergarten, serving children ages 2 - 6

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Shawl-Anderson Dance Center’s Dance with Me class is for walkers through age 4 and their caretakers. Children and adults will dance, sing, play movement games and enjoy props for this fun-filled 45 minute class. This class repeats every Wednesday. 9-9:45 a.m. and 10-10:45 a.m. $16/per child. Ages walking-4 years. Shawl-Anderson Dance Center, 2704 Alcatraz Ave., Berkeley. 510-654-592, www.shawl-anderson.org

Maker Faire — San Mateo

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a.m. $25/adults, 10 and under $15, 2 and under free Oakland Coliseum 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland m.mlb. com/athletics/tickets/tours/coliseum-tours

Maker Faire is an annual event hosted by Make magazine, for those who combine science, technology, and art. It is regarded to be one of the best festivals of its kind and is not to be missed. This weekend-long faire features more than 10 hands-on workshops for kids, as well as hundreds of booths, exhibits and performances. This event runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Buy tickets in advance online for the best deal.

Fri 1p.m.-6p.m., Sat & Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $50/adults,

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18 | Saturday Kids ‘n Kites Festival— Fremont The City of Fremont Parks and Recreation Department is holding its annual Kids ‘n Kites Festival. The festival is free to the public and includes free kites to the first 3,000 children in attendance. There will be live entertainment on the main stage, interactive booths highlighting summer activities, play area for the kids, food, and more. The festival has something fun for everyone! 10 a.m- 3 p.m. Free. All ages. Central

Park, next to Aqua Adventure Waterpark, Fremont. www. fremont.gov

19 | Sunday Family Fun Day at the Asian Art Museum — San Francisco On Family Fun Days, our kid-friendly gallery tours, creative art projects and immersive storytelling make art appreciation a lively, family-friendly event. 10:30am-2pm. Free. Asian Art Museum & All Along Larkin St. from Ellis to Fulton St., www.asianfairsf.com

20 | Monday Munchkin Mondays —Concord Energetic toddlers can jump for one hour or longer. Sky High Sports features dozens of large trampolines for hours of indoor bouncing fun. For kids walking up to 6 years. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

$6/per child, per hour. Not valid on holidays. Sky High Sports, 1631 Challenge Dr., Concord. 925-682-5867, www. con.jumpskyhigh.com

Friday Nights @ Oakland Museum of California — Oakland OMCA and Off the Grid on 10th Street present food trucks, live music and DJs, free dance lessons and extended hours for museum galleries, the OMCA Store and Blue Oak café.

5-9 p.m. Members and ages 18 and under free; half-off gallery admission for adults. 50 10th Street, Oakland 510318-8400, www.museumca.org

21 | Tuesday Oakland Coliseum Ballpark Tours— Oakland Home of Moneyball! Take a tour of areas of the ballpark that are usually not available to the public, such as the Press Box, Owners Suite, Press Conference Room, Dugouts and Visitors’ Clubhouse. Cameras welcome! Tours are available on predetermined dates and times through the end of July. 11 a.m.

$25/adults, 10 and under $15, 2 and under free Oakland Coliseum 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland m.mlb.com/ athletics/tickets/tours/coliseum-tours

25 | Saturday Bay Area KidFest — Concord Bay Area KidFest is a 3-day weekend of live entertainment, activities and sports for children to stimulate learning and exploration while presenting parents with new ideas and opportunities.

KidFest also showcases community groups dedicated to families and children while celebrating the value and importance of families as a key part of a healthy community. Additionally, there are 20 rides (Ferris wheel, pony rides, EuroBungy trampoline, Bobble Lagoon, petting zoo, giant slide and much more). Rides and the food court charge separately from admission price. 10 a.m. to

PRESCHOOLS AND CHILDCARE CENTERS The Child Unique Montessori School

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• Toddler • PreSchool Transitional Kindergarten New second language and PE program Registration for 2020/21 School Year begins in February

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Extended Part-day program: 8:45 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Full-day program: 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

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6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday.

Downtown Concord at Mt. Diablo High School, 2450 Grant Street, Concord. www.kidfestconcord.com

Family Matinee: SF Jazz — San Francisco An interactive Family Workshop follows this performance and is FREE to matinee ticket-holders, led by musician, educator and Orff music expert Doug Goodkin. 11 a.m. $5-$23. All Ages

Hands-on learning in a small, group environment 12– 14 children ages 3 – 5 years

SFJAZZ Center, Miner Auditorium 201 Franklin St., San Francisco, www.sfjazz.org/

The Creative Play Center’s program provides a rich, nurturing environment in which creative play and learning takes place.

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Preschool is 9 am until 1 pm - (extended hours available)

San Ramon Art & Wind Festival - San Ramon

CPC is currently accepting applications for Fall, 2019

(510) 524-9399

www.CreativePlayCenterAlbany.com 1151 Portland Ave., Albany, CA 94706

Lic. #010204748

H e l p i n g t O m a k e c h i l d h o o d a j O u r n e y, n O t a r a c e .

This festival is held in the city’s Central Park featuring 175 arts, crafts and specialty pre-packaged food booths, entertainment on three stages, kite-flying demos, kite making workshops, kids’ activities, non-profit food and beverage booths. Sun. & Mon.

11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Free. All ages. San Ramon Central Park, 12501 Alcosta Blvd, www.sanramon.ca.gov

JUNE 1 | Saturday Chapter 510’s 2nd-Annual Children’s Book Fair— Oakland

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Enrolling now: a NEW Montessori school in Berkeley Ages 2.5-6 • Immediate start • Year-round

510 & The Dept. of Make Believe 2301 Telegraph Ave. Oakland. 510-634-5170, www.chapter510.org

Cherry Festival — San Leandro Upwards of 30,000 people attend the Cherry Festival to partake in food, a beer garden, live entertainment, handmade arts and crafts, a special Kids Zone with rides and games, Farmer’s Market with lots of cherries, community and City resources, and a cherry store selling everything cherry! 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free.

All ages. Downtown San Leandro 384 W Estudillo Ave., San Leandro. www.sanleandro.org

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2 | Sunday Free First Sunday at OMCA— Oakland Enjoy a free day this spring at the Oakland Museum. Explore science in the newly opened family-friendly exhibition Bees: Tiny Insect, Big Impact. Enjoy panning for gold with the drop-in activity. Round out your exploration of the galleries by painting a portrait of yourself to hang in the Gallery of California Art. 11

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a.m.-5 p.m. Free. All ages. Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St., Oakland. 510-318-8400, www.museumca.org

Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival— Sunnyvale Check out over 350 of the nation’s best artists, live music, kids’ rides, and fine wines. Enjoy delicious food and a professional stage with some of the best bands in the region. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Free. All ages. Downtown Sunnyvale at Historic Murphy Avenue, S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale

4 | Tuesday Monthly Mini Model Build — Pleasanton Visit a local LEGO Store on the first Tuesday of every month and learn how to build a cool mini-model, and take it home for free.

Free. Ages 6-14 Only. Lego Store, Stoneridge Shopping Center, 1 Stoneridge Mall Rd., Pleasanton, 925-737-0704

Free First Tuesday at the Palace of the Legion of Honor — San Francisco The Palace of the Legion of Honor offers free admission to all visitors today. 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m., free. Palace of the

Legion of Honor, 100 34th Ave., San Francisco. 415-7503600, legionofhonor.famsf.org.

Free First Tuesday at the De Young Museum — San Francisco The De Young Museum offers free admission to all visitors today. 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m., free. De Young Museum, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco. 415-7503600, deyoung.famsf.org

5 | Wednesday Free First Wednesday at Bay Area Discovery Museum — Sausalito Enjoy free admission and all the fun activities and displays at the Bay Area Discovery Museum today. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

Bay Area Discovery Museum, 577 McReynolds Road, Sausalito. 415-339-3900, www.baykids museum.org

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One free model per child. See store for more details. 5 p.m.

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6 | Thursday BAMPFA: Free First Thursday —Berkeley First Thursdays are a great time to visit BAMPFA. The galleries are free all day and we offer guided exhibition tours. 11 a.m.7 p.m. Free. All Ages 2155 Center Street Berkeley, www. bampfa.berkeley.edu

7 | Friday Oakland Coliseum Ballpark Tours— Oakland Home of Moneyball! Take a tour of areas of the ballpark that are usually not available to the public, such as the Press Box, Owners Suite, Press Conference Room, Dugouts and Visitors’ Clubhouse. Cameras welcome! Tours are available on predetermined dates and times through the end of July. 11 a.m.

Flexible Scheduling Loving, Developmental, Child-Oriented Classrooms Year’round Enrollment, Reasonable Rates

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$20/adults, 10 and under $15, 2 and under free Oakland Coliseum 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland m.mlb.com/ athletics/tickets/tours/coliseum-tours

Friday Nights @ Oakland Museum of California — Oakland Join OMCA and Off the Grid in April for DJs, live bands, dancing, gourmet food trucks, and more. There will be a family Drop-in activity related to one of the exhibits. 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

Members and ages 18 and under free, $7.50 adults.

Oakland Museum of California, 50 10th St., Oakland. 510318-8400, www.museumca.org

$5 First Friday at Chabot — Oakland Each $5 First Friday at Chabot is an exciting and immersive experience for all ages. Join them each month for hands-on activities and live demonstrations that are fun for the whole family. 6-10pm. $5 per person. Chabot Space and Science Center, 10000 Skyline Blvd. Oakland, 510-336-7373, www. chabotspace.org

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Fan Friday A’s Game & Fireworks—Oakland

Sand Castle & Sand Sculpture Contest — Alameda Start your creative juices flowing; bring your shovel and buckets to the beach to create a unique piece of art at the Annual Sand Castle and Sculpture Contest! This FREE event is a fabulous family fun activity to either participate in or just come down to watch all of the action. 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. All ages.

Robert Crown Memorial State Beach. 8th Street and Otis Drive 510-747-7529, alamedaca.gov

Second Saturdays— Oakland With more than 40 vendors, the Jack London Square Farmers Market offers local produce, food craft products, and breakfast and lunch options. 11 a.m. -5 p.m. Free. All ages. Jack

Watch the Athletics take on the Mariners then enjoy a post game fireworks show. 6:35 p.m. Free with game admission. All Ages. Oakland Coliseum 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland. www.oakland.athletics.mlb.com

Alameda County Fair — Pleasanton Fair Favorites will be back including horseracing, exhibits, animals, food, rides, games, pig races, Kids’ Park & STEAM Weekends, special event days and more. A complete schedule is available on the Fair’s website. Thru 7/8. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

$8.00-$50.00, under 5 free. All Ages. Alameda County Fairgrounds 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton, www.alamedacountyfair.com

London Square, 70 Washington St., Oakland. 510-645-9292, www.jacklondonsquare.com

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The playground of maritime music fans, living history reenactors and foodies enjoying micro brews and fresh fish and chips, but in Vallejo each Fathers Day Weekend, children are also invited to join over 30,000 visitors for cannon battles, costume contests, and treasure hunts. This festival offers a treasure trove of entertainment and activities for younger pirates. Sat. &

Yerba Buena Gardens Festival: Pi Clowns— San Francisco Silliness is very serious business for the Pi Clowns. A company dedicated to knock-about physical comedy, these performers don’t tell jokes. They embody them with robust and timeless antics. Blending mime, theater, acrobatics, juggling and improvisation, the Pi Clowns deliver delightful and original clown vignettes. 11am & 12:15pm. Free. Children’s Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens 799 Howard St. San Francisco, 415-5431718, www. ybgfestival.org

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No. California Pirate Festival—Vallejo

Sun.10a.m.-6 p.m. $12 for adults, child 12 and under free with paid admission. Waterfront Park, 289 Mare Island Way, Vallejo. www.norcalpiratefestival.com

16 | Sunday— Father’s Day Father’s Day at Oakland Zoo—Oakland Fathers get to ride the train for free on Father’s Day. Take a stroll to the Lion Deck, check out the Alligator exhibit, or see the Chimpanzees. Father’s Day at Oakland Zoo is a great way to surprise Dad with a gift he will never forget. All day. Free with

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admission. All Ages. Oakland Zoo 9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland, www.oaklandzoo.org

19 | Wednesday Toddler Time— Emeryville Friends from Dance-A-Vision creates a new afternoon of activity focused towards kids between the ages of 3 years old to five years old. Bay Street welcomes parents and their children for an afternoon of fun, fun, fun.

12-1:30 p.m. Ages 3-5. Bay Street Emeryville. 510-6554002, www.baystreetemeryville.com

Dance With Me — Berkeley Shawl-Anderson Dance Center’s Dance with Me class is for walkers through age 4 and their caretakers. Children and adults will dance, sing, play movement games and enjoy props for this fun filled 45 minute class. This class repeats every Wednesday.

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9 a.m.-9:45 a.m. and 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. $16 per child.

Ages walking-4 years. Shawl-Anderson Dance Center, 2704 Alcatraz Ave., Berkeley. 510-654-592, www.shawlanderson.org

22 | Saturday Walk in the Wild —Oakland The East Bay Zoological Society presents Oakland Zoo’s Annual Walk in the Wild: An Epicurean Escapade! Don’t miss the fundraising event of the year - filled with live music, delicious food

and drinks, and so much more. 5:00 p.m. $175. Adults only.

Oakland Zoo 9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland, www.oaklandzoo.org

23 | Sunday Ice Cream & Gelato Tour— Rockridge

Spring forward towards a happy and healthy smile!

Satisfy your sweet tooth with the Rockridge Ice Cream Tour! This one-hour guided walking tour takes kids of all ages through Oakland’s Rockridge area to explore a variety of ice cream desserts—along with a little history as to how we came to enjoy them. Please book a reservation online. 3 p.m.- 4 p.m. $20 adults, $15 kids 12 and under. All ages. Rockridge District, Oakland. 510-604-6546, www.rockridgefoodtour.com

25 | Tuesday Oakland Coliseum Ballpark Tours— Oakland Home of Moneyball! Take a tour of areas of the ballpark that are usually not available to the public, such as the Press Box, Owners Suite, Press Conference Room, Dugouts and Visitors’ Clubhouse. Cameras welcome! Tours are available on predetermined dates and times through the end of July.

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11 a.m. and 2 p.m. $20/adults, 10 and under $15, 2 and under free Oakland Coliseum 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland m.mlb.com/athletics/tickets/tours/coliseum-tours

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28 | Friday Montclair Fine Arts Sidewalk Festival — Oakland This festival is located in the hills of Oakland in the Montclair Village Shopping District (on Mountain Blvd. at La Salle), continues to be among the most popular community events showcasing 90 artists from all over the Western United States.

Repeats Sunday. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. All Ages. Montclair

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Alameda County Fair — Pleasanton Fair Favorites will be back including horseracing, exhibits, animals, food, rides, games, pig races, Kids’ Park & STEAM Weekends, special event days and more. A complete schedule is available on the Fair’s website. Thru 7/8. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

$8.00-$50.00, under 5 free. All Ages. Alameda County Fairgrounds 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton, www.alamedacountyfair.com

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