richment, economic literacy, college prep, career and life planning, health and fitness, leadership and character development, personal safety, science, math and technology.
Jewish Community Centers The following centers offer after-school enrich- ment programs in various areas. Additional pro- grams include family events, support groups, vacation-break camps and teen-specific program- ming.
• Barbara and Ray Alpert Jewish Community Center
Chabad Jewish Center
Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County
(562) 426-7601
3801 East Willow St., Long Beach.
www.alpertjcc.org. See ads on pages 13 and 50.
(949) 721-9800
2865 E. Coast Highway, Corona Del Mar.
www.jewishnewport.com
(949) 435-3400. 1 Federation Way, Irvine.
www.jccoc.org
• Long Beach Police Foundation (562) 343-5111
www.lbpolicefoundation.org The LBPF offers the following programs: Police Explorers Post #295 – Designed for motivated and service-oriented young men and women, ages 14 to 20, who have an interest in the law enforcement field. Chief for a Day – Selected candidates from high schools and college level who are interested in or studying criminal justice submit an essay on what they hope to learn by being Chief for a Day. Shop with a Cop – A col- laborative with the Long Beach Junior Chamber of Commerce and other local groups. It is held prior to the start of school in August to assist un- derprivileged children with the purchase of new school clothing and supplies. JUMP and Youth Leadership Academy - A school-year and sum- mer program for at-risk high school students, giving them support, a mentor and a hand-up for a better way of life. Toy Patrol - A program where the LBPD and LBFD work together to assist fami- lies in-need at holiday time. See ad on page 61.
Los Alamitos Youth Center 10909 Oak St., Los Alamitos (562) 493-4043
www.theyouthcenter.org After-school and school-break recreational pro- grams for youth (8-18). Activities include music, sports, games, arts and crafts, homework clinic with computers, tutoring and camps. Financial as- sistance available for qualifying families.
Police Activities League (PAL) (800) 6-CAL-PAL
www.calpal.org Year-round youth (5-17) program sponsored by po- lice departments; activities include arts and crafts,
sports, computers, community service, homework help and field trips. Locations in Anaheim, Norwalk and Santa Ana. Free. Also see “Martial Arts.”
Power 4 Youth (562) 435-2352
www.power4youth.org Middle-school students are matched with a volun- teer for one-on-one academic mentoring at super- vised locations in Lakewood and Long Beach; year- round. Regular field trips are offered, plus career guidance for teens. $10 registration fee.
YMCA Programs for the entire family include child-care, fitness, teen clubs, day and resident camps (see “Camps”), youth sports, aquatics and gymnastics. Parent/child programs (grades K+) are also offered to promote companionship between parents and their children (father/mother and son/daughter). The Trailblazer program is available for older children (9- 17) and their parents. Many YMCAs also offer off-site programs at schools and recreation facilities, and ac- cept third party funding such as GAIN or CAL Works.
Anaheim 240 S. Euclid St. 2045 W. Ball Road
(714) 635-9622 (714) 635-4537
Teen Center with ping-pong, book club and Wii. Also serves Cypress, La Palma and Stanton.
www.anaheimymca.org
Bellflower Los Cerritos: 15530 Woodruff Ave. (562) 925-1292 Also serves Paramount, Cerritos and Artesia.
www.lbymca.org
Central Orange Coast Newport Beach 2300 University Drive
(949) 642-9990
Serves Corona Del Mar, Costa Mesa, Fountain Val- ley, Garden Grove, Irvine and Newport Beach.
www.ymcaoc.org
Downey 11531 Downey Ave.
Fullerton 2000 Youth Way
www.ymcaoc.org
Lakewood Weingart-Lakewood: 5835 E. Carson St.
Gymnastics Center: 4118 E. South St.
(562) 862-4201
Serves the cities of South Gate, Norwalk and Pico Rivera.
www.ymcala.org
(714) 879-9622
Los Altos*: 1720 Bellflower Blvd. (562) 596-3394 Los Cerritos: 15530 Woodruff
Preschool - Early Education: 3605 Long Beach Blvd.
(562) 925-1292 (562) 624-2376
*Also serves Belmont Shore, Los Alamitos, Ross- moor and Seal Beach.
www.lbymca.org and for camping services,
www.campoakes.org
Orange 2241 E. Palmyra
www.ymcaoforange.org
Santa Ana 2100 W. Alton Ave.
Yorba Linda/Placentia 18333 Lemon Drive
(714) 444-4004
Serves Santa Ana, Tustin and Westminster.
www.ymcaoc.org
(714) 777-9622
Serves Anaheim Hills, Placentia and Yorba Linda.
www.ymcaoc.org
zoos
Zoos, animal habitats, farms and care cen- ters. Also see: “Attractions” and “Science.”
Animal Care Centers Marine Mammal Care Center - Outreach and edu- cational programs. 3601 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro. (310) 548-5677.
www.marinemammalcare.org
Pacific Marine Mammal Center - Classes and presentations are available for groups, schools and scouts. After-school kids’ club also offered. Adopt an animal and view their release back into the wild. 20612 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. (949) 494-3050.
www.pacificmmc.org
(562) 425-7431 (562) 272-4884
Also offers a Kids’ Club (6 weeks+), parents must remain in the facility. Free for members, $2 per hour for non-members. Call for hours. www.
lbymca.org/lakewood.
Long Beach Camp Oakes (Big Bear)
Community Development: 525 E. 7th St.
Downtown: 225 E. 6th St. Fairfield: 4949 Atlantic Ave.
68 kidsguide fall/winter 11/12
(909) 585-2020 (562) 624-2376
(562) 436-9622 (562) 423-0491
Living Desert Wildlife and Botanical Park 47-900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert (760) 346-5694
www.livingdesert.org Adventure through 1,200 protected acres of desert environments representing North America and Africa. Encounter over 500 wild animals, live shows, children’s discovery center, an animal carousel, tranquil gardens, hiking trails with a view of the San Andreas Fault and their G-scale model train. Don’t miss the Village Wa Tu Tu and Gecko Gulch. Season hours: October 1 - May 31, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Adults, $14.25, kids (3-12), $7.75.
Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles (323) 644-4200
www.lazoo.org Covering 133 acres, the Los Angeles Zoo is home to more than 1,100 animals from around the world. Picnicking is permitted. Open daily, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; last admission is 4 p.m. Admission: adults, $14; kids (2-12), $9.
(714) 633-9622
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76