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COOKING
Store-Based Classes and Workshops The following retail stores offer themed cooking classes and workshops throughout the year. School-break camps are often available. Chef Tech- Long Beach,( 562) 989-CHOP( 2467), www. cheftechcookingschool. com. Cooking 101, Irvine,( 714) 448-8814, www. getcooking101. com. Eat Street, Anaheim,( 714) 563-2334, www. eatstreetculinary. com. Lil’ Chef School, Irvine,( 949) 679-8390, www. lilchefschool.
Fullerton( 714) 526-7855 www. AcaciaTreePreschool. com Los Alamitos / Rossmoor( 562) 431-6553 www. RossmoorPreschool. com Westminster( 714) 894-4036 www. TownCountryPreschool. com Year-round preschools, for ages 2-5 years, offer an accelerated academic program that includes science, math and language development. Potty training, hot lunches and pre-kindergarten are available. Instruction is provided by skillful, creative teachers that offer part-day and full-day classes. See ad on page 43.
• Valley Christian Schools Cerritos area( 562) 860-0556 www. vcschools. org At Valley Christian you’ ll find an inescapable link between excellence in education and a Biblical Worldview. Students enjoy outstanding training in fine arts, sports, honors and AP courses( with unparalleled pass rates), and STEM, including award-winning robotics. All courses are taught by highly-engaged Christian teachers who
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MAGIC
Instruction, clubs, stores and magicians for hire. Also see: Parties.
• Life of the Party( 562) 860-7797,( 714) 903-7689 www. DavidSkale. com Owned and operated by magician Dave Skale, this company features a network of LA’ s best magicians. Performers offer a variety of specialities, including birthday parties, educational school shows( anti-drug, nutrition, anti-bully, financial literacy, and environmental-magic), fairs and festivals, company picnics and events, and much more. Over 20 years of experience. Call for a free consultation on how to make your party great! See ad on page 42.
Magic Clubs The following clubs offer activities and instruction for kids and teens( 7-18). Monthly meetings and club
46 • fall / winter 2016 / 17 • kidsguidemagazine. com com. Le Gourmet Culinary Center, Orange,( 714) 888-5029, www. legourmetculinary. com. Prep Kitchen, Seal Beach,( 562) 430-1217, www. prepkitchenessentials. com. Rainbow Chefs, Orange,( 855) 485-2433, www. rainbowchefs. com. Sur La Table, Costa Mesa and Newport Beach,( 800) 243-0852, www. surlatable. com.
consider their profession a calling. They guide students to academic excellence, artistic accomplishment and athletic distinction. Preschool through 12th grade operates on four separate campuses, and offers a wide variety of experience-based and progressive learning opportunities, including multi-age classes at the elementary campus. 97 % of VCHS graduates go on to colleges and universities. About 30 % each year are accepted at the nation’ s top 100 colleges and universities. You’ re welcomed to come and see any of the Valley Christian campuses. Your first visit will include an Educational Success Consultation with one of the principals, followed by a tour. Contact Dianne Grasmeyer to schedule your visit,( 562) 860-0556. See ad on page 45.
offerings vary. Annual dues may apply. International Brotherhood of Magicians,( 636) 724-2400, www. magician. org. Society of Young Magicians, www. tinyurl. com / SYMwebsite. The Magic Castle, membership to the Junior Magicians Group( 13-20) is by audition only,( 323) 851-3313, www. magiccastle. com.
Magic Stores The following locations offer supplies and lessons for young magicians: Best Magic, Gags and Costume, 625 S. Magnolia Ave., Anaheim,( 714) 827-6442, www. bestmagic. com. Magic Galore and More, 6471 Westminster Ave.( inside Westminster Lanes), Westminster,( 714) 891-6488, www. magicgaloreandmore. com. Magicopolis, theater and party packages, 1418 Fourth St., Santa Monica,( 310) 451-2241, www. magicopolis. com.
• Westerly School of Long Beach 2950 E. 29th St., Long Beach( 562) 981-3151 www. westerlyschool. org Westerly School is the only independent, non-sectarian school serving kindergarten through grade eight in Long Beach. Westerly’ s mission is to develop each child’ s full potential intellectually, emotionally, morally, and physically through a balanced curriculum connecting the core academic courses to the arts, foreign language, and physical education. The school engages students and illuminates the joy of learning through project-based instruction that focuses on hands-on experiences and real world connections, while cultivating self-esteem, self-awareness, respect, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking skills. Westerly is committed to nurturing students’ creativity, developing problem solvers and idea-makers prepared to make a difference today and in the future. See ad on page 43.
Sports
Included in this section: traditional sports, ranging from aquatics and baseball to skateboarding and volleyball, plus a variety of miscellaneous sports, such as badminton and jump roping. More opportunities are found through recreation departments, community colleges, YMCAs, and Boys and Girls Clubs, see Appendix for contact information.
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AQUATICS & WATER POLO
Swim and diving instruction, swim teams, camps and synchronized swimming; plus water polo classes, clubs and camps. Also see: Fishing and Boating in this section.
• Alpert JCC Swim Instruction and Water Polo 3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach( 562) 426-7601, Ext. 1020 www. alpertjcc. org The following aquatics programs are offered during the school year. See ad on page 15.
Swim Instruction- Group and private lessons in a heated Junior Olympic-sized pool. Tiny Tots, beginner, advanced and intermediate levels.
Water Polo- Enjoy the JCC’ s Junior Olympic pool while learning the basics of ball-handling and shooting. Improve swim skills, work on treading water and strokes specific for water polo. For ages 5-8 and 9-12; all levels welcome.
Prep Swim Team- Children ages 7-15 learn to refine their strokes and technique, including flip turns and dives. This is the perfect program to prepare for junior lifeguard tryouts.
Schools • Sports: Aquatics & Water Polo