PEDIATRIC MEDICAL CENTER INFANT, CHILDREN, AND ADOLESCENT MEDICINE
COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL PEDIATRIC CARE ALLERGY MANAGEMENT DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPY OF ADD
John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P. • Michael L. Goodin, M.D., F.A.A.P. • L. Philippe Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P. Peter W. Welty, M.D., F.A.A.P. • Shanna R. Cox, M.D., F.A.A.P. • Lori A. Livingston, M.D., F.A.A.P. • Sandra Smith, Ph.D.
2921 Redondo Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806 •
www.informedparent.com (562) 426-5551 • Fax: (562) 426-9977 MOMS (562) 597-2411
Making Our Mothering Significant meets Thurs- days, 9:30 a.m. Starts in September. Child care is provided. Bethany Church, Long Beach.
www.562moms.com and
www.bethanylb.org
MOMS Club Moms Offering Moms Support (MOMS) is an inter- national support group with more than 70 South- ern California chapters. Activities include play groups, Mom’s Night Out, cooking clubs, com- munity service and field trips. Annual dues apply (financial aid available).
www.momsclub.org
MOPS (800) 910-6677
Mothers of Preschoolers.
www.mops.org Mothers and More
North Orange County Mommies
www.northocmommies.com
Mothers of Multiples
www.nomotc.org,
www.ocmom.org,
www.llbmotc.org
• My Gym Join in the fun and attend one of their wonderful My Gym classes or call to set up a play date for your play group. Locations: 3287 Industry Drive, near Redondo and Stearns, (562) 986-0066; and 6030 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, (714) 842-2486. See ad on page 47.
Tot Lots • Lakewood Recreation and Community Ser- vices - Tot Lots (2-5) are held during the school year; parents are responsible for operation, ac- tivities and excursions. Days vary, but most are held Monday - Friday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. $45-55. Mae Boyar, Del Valle and Mayfair parks. (562) 866-9771, Ext. 2408.
www.lakewoodcity.org/ recreation
• Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine - Tiny Tot park programs (2 yrs 9 mos-5 yrs) are available at Admiral Kidd, Bayshore, Colorado Lagoon, Somerset and Wardlow parks; parent participation is required. Additional preschool classes include: I am Special with Beth (3-5), Signing Playtime (1-36 mos), Tots and Talks with Beth (2-4), Toddlers and Talks with Beth (1-2), Infant Explorers (6-18 mos), Creative Play (1-3), Motor Movement (2½-4), Preschool Prep (33 mos-4 yrs), Tales and Trails at the Nature Center
48 kidsguide fall/winter 11/12 (630) 941-3553
Also provides advocacy for fair parenting policies and practices in the workplace.
www.mothersandmore.org
(18 mos-5 yrs), and day and evening sessions of Giggles and Wiggles (1½-4). (562) 570-1620.
www.longbeach.gov
playgrounds
Indoor playgrounds offering unique facili- ties. A complete list of outdoor playgrounds can be found in the “Directory” section of our website:
www.kidsguidemagazine.com.
• Frogg’s Bounce House 16121 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley (714) 418-0442
www.froggsbouncehouse.com Bounce, slide and leap at the newest 9,000- square-foot indoor inflatable play zone. Kids can also enjoy the playhouse, train table, disco kara- oke tiki hut, frog-themed books, bean bags and toys. They even have a special toddler-only area. Check out their party packages online, complete with a large party room and dance area (see “Parties”). Comfortable seating and free WiFi for the grown-ups. Walk-ins always welcome. See ad with discount coupon on page 43.
Playgrounds - Indoor AdventurePlex - 1701 Marine Ave., Manhattan Beach, (310) 546-7708.
www.adventureplex.org
BounceU - Huntington Beach: (714) 892-4842, 5445 Oceanus Drive, #114; Orange: (714) 744- JUMP, 428-A, W. Katella Ave.
www.bounceu.com
Fun City Bounce - 14545 Valley View Ave., Ste. F, San- ta Fe Springs. (562) 926-7864.
www.funcityparty.com
Kid Concepts U.S.A - 22844 Hawthorne Blvd., Tor- rance. (310) 465-0075.
www.kidconceptsusa.com
Pump it Up - Pop-in playtimes for kids (2-6), Family Jump Times and Jump-n-Jam Tween Nights (grades 5-8), $8-15, days and times vary. Scout programs and parties are also of- fered. Anaheim Hills, (714) 693-9663, Hunting- ton Beach, (714) 847-9663, and Irvine, (949) 2617867.
www.pumpitupparty.com
Scooter’s Jungle - 921 Via Rodeo, Placentia, (714) 223-5730; 25 Journey, Aliso Viejo, (949) 349-9090; and 606 Hawaii St., El Segundo, (888) 516-1983.
www.scootersjungle.com
Sky High Sports - Jump sky high with trampo- line floors and walls. $10 per hour. Special days include, Munchkin Mondays, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., $6; Homeschool Mondays, 1-2 p.m., $6; Walk- in Wednesdays, 2-10 p.m., $12 for two hours. Birthdays, AIRobics and dodgeball are also of- fered. 2970 Airway Ave, Costa Mesa. (714) 437-5867.
www.jumpskyhigh.com. Tip: Register online and download waivers for all the kids you are bringing and have their parents fill them out before you go.
recreation departments
• Anaheim Community Services 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., 4th Floor (714) 765-5191
www.anaheim.net/ezrecconnect
Bellflower Parks and Recreation 16600 Civic Center Drive
www.bellflower.org
Buena Park Recreation 8150 Knott Ave.
www.buenapark.com
Costa Mesa Recreation Services 77 Fair Drive
www.ci.costa-mesa.ca.us
Cypress Recreation and Parks 5275 Orange Ave.
www.cypressrec.com
(714) 229-6780
Downey Community Services 11111 Brookshire Ave., 2nd Floor (562) 904-7238
www.downeyca.org/city_cs.php
Fountain Valley Community Services 16400 Brookhurst St.
www.fountainvalley.org
Fullerton Parks and Recreation 303 W. Commonwealth Ave.
www.ci.fullerton.ca.us
(714) 839-8611 (714) 738-6575
Garden Grove Community Services 11222 Acacia Parkway
www.garden-grove.org
(714) 741-5200
Huntington Beach Community Services 2000 Main St., 5th Floor
www.huntingtonbeachca.gov
Irvine Recreation 1 Civic Center Plaza
(714) 536-5486 (949) 724-6600
www.cityofirvine.org,
www.irvinequickreg.org (714) 754-5300 (562) 925-1331 (714) 236-3860
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