Chess Palace 12872 Valley View St., Ste. 5, Garden Grove (714) 899-3421
www.chesspalace.com Classes, tournaments and camps.
Colleges and Universities Cerritos College Community Education - Year-round math tutoring offered in six week sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Math Essentials (grades 3-8) and Multi-Level Math Tutoring (grades 7-12).
www.cerritoscommunityed.com
(562) 467-5050.
• Cypress College Kids’ College - Academic class- es (4+) in kindergarten and first grade readiness, math (grade 1 math to calculus), study skills, phonics, reading, spelling, study and memory skills, creative writing, chess and writing reports. Specialty classes include: Public Speaking (8-12), Reading Academy (4-5), Bringing Reading Alive (grades 1-2), Reading Comprehension (grades 3-6), Grammar for Success (grades 7-10), Im- prove Your Reading and Writing (grades 7-10), Puppetry and Storytelling (3-6), Advanced Public Speaking (grades 4-8), Making Money (8-12), Career Exploration (9-12), Clutter Busters (grades 3-6), Being the Leader (11-12), plus a variety of specialty workshops; five to six-week sessions. $40-85. (714) 808-4909.
www.sce.edu
Golden West College for Kids - SAT Prep (15+), Career Exploration (13-16) and Power Up! Self Esteem (14-17). Huntington Beach. (714) 895- 0800.
www.gwccommunityservices.com
Orange Coast College - Classes include Algebra Concepts, Pre-Algebra Concepts, Study Skills for Success, College Readiness Overview for High School Students, Online Driver’s Education and SAT Test Prep Advantage. (714) 432-5880, press 1.
www.orangecoastcollege.augusoft.net
Free Online Tutoring
www.khanacademy.org The Khan Academy offers free video tutorials, prac- tice problems and tests in math, science, humanities and test preparation for all levels (pre-K-college).
• Northstar Learning Center 8123 Wardlow Road, Long Beach (562) 431-3111
www.northstarlearningcenter.com Northstar Learning Center helps students improve their academic skills in reading, writing, math, sci- ence and CST test prep. They provide a student- tailored learning environment (grades K-12). Ex- perienced teachers work with students in small classes or individual tutoring sessions. They also counsel high school students on their college path: planning for PSAT, SAT, ACT, SAT subject tests, AP classes and tests, and college application essays. For more information and a current class schedule, please call or visit their website. Also see “Teens.” See ad on page 65.
Recreation Departments • Lakewood Recreation and Community Services - Free after-school tutoring programs are available at
66 kidsguide fall/winter 11/12
some parks throughout the school year. (562) 866- 9771, Ext. 2408.
www.lakewoodcity.org/recreation
• Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine - Sound Start Reading (grades K-1), Reading Development (grades 2-6) and Math Development (grades 2-6); nine-week sessions, $29-220. Chess classes are also available. (562) 570-3100.
www.longbeach.gov
Most city recreation departments offer tutoring programs for a variety of ages and subjects. See “Recreation Departments” for contact information.
YMCA - Youth Government and Model United Nations The following branches offer Youth and Govern- ment (10-12) and/or Model United Nations (grades 6-9): Anaheim, Downey, Fullerton and Long Beach - Fairfield branches. Participants develop leadership skills and debate issues. See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.
• Young Ambassadors 5862 Bolsa Ave., #108, Huntington Beach (714) 803-9200 Young Ambassadors Academic Camp is lead by certified teachers and covers one hour in each of the following: reading, writing and math. They also offer year-round programs that help students (grades 1-8) develop strong cognitive abilities, excellent study habits and advanced leadership skills, such as fundamental skills (math and critical reading), Chinese as-a-second language, leadership (leadership, time manage- ment and public speaking). Through obtaining these lifelong abilities, parents find that their children become motivated and gain focus, con- fidence, and respect in school and beyond. Call for details on classes; mention “Kidsguide” for $10 off registration. Also see “Camps.” See ad on page 33.
volleyball
Instruction, indoor and outdoor leagues and club teams.
Boys and Girls Club Buena Park, year-round pick-up play. See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.
Recreation Department Programs • Anaheim Community Services - Youth volleyball league, coed, designed for beginning and interme- diate players (8-13) at East Anaheim Gymnasium. (714) 765-3960.
www.anaheim.net/ezrecconnect
• Lakewood Recreation and Community Services - Free-play. (562) 866-9771, Ext. 2408.
www.lakewoodcity.org/recreation
Many city recreation departments offer leagues and/or clinics. See “Recreation Departments” for contact information.
• United States Youth Volleyball League (888) 988.7985
www.usyvl.org USYVL provides an eight-week instructional youth volleyball league for boys and girls, ages 7-15. This is a great opportunity for children to learn and play volleyball in a fun and positive en- vironment. Every site has a volleyball instructor (clinician) who guides the volunteer coaches and the players in a structured teaching method to ensure participants are developing proper volley- ball skills. USVL offers many locations in Orange County, including: Aliso Viejo, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo and San Clemente. See coupon on page 72.
Volleyball Associations California Beach Volleyball Assoc.
(800) 350-2282
Boys’ and girls’ (18 and under) beach volleyball tournaments and clinics; four age divisions, all lev- els.
www.cbva.com
So. California Volleyball Assoc. (714) 917-3595
Club indoor volleyball teams for boys and girls (10- 18).
www.scvavolleyball.org
volunteering
Local volunteer opportunities for all ages, plus web resources.
• Junior League of Long Beach 3515 Linden Ave., Long Beach (562) 989-6400
www.jllb.org Women’s charitable organization focusing on the welfare of children in Long Beach and the sur- rounding communities. The JLLB is committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through ef- fective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and chari- table through projects such as children’s health education, children’s literacy, and advocacy for children’s issues. Informational meetings are held in the late summer and early winter for women interested in membership. See “Calendar” for Kids in the Kitchen event. See ad on page 71.
• The City of Anaheim VolunTeen Program (714) 765-5272
www.anaheim.net/ezrecconnect The City of Anaheim VolunTeen Program is looking for energetic volunteers (12-15) to participate in Anaheim programs. Call for more information.
Volunteer Searches Websites offer a search to find volunteer opportuni- ties:
www.serve.gov and
www.volunteermatch.org.
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