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Young Chefs® Academy

Young Chefs® Academy is a unique culinary experience which offers cooking classes to children in a safe environment that encourages discovery and creativity. Each class and event incorporates supplemental subject matter which ties into a new monthly theme. Our staff of highly qualified teachers, chefs and nutritional experts carry out our mission to provide an interactive learning experience that gives children the opportunity to develop a life-long love for the culinary arts. Our programs have something for every age, from KinderCooks for preschoolers all the way to Teen Survival classes. Call us today to reserve a spot in class! 949.679.8390

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Renaissance ClubSport - Kids in the Kitchen
Second Saturday of the month
Oct 11, Nov 8, Dece 13, 2014
10:30-11:30am

Renaissance ClubSport Aliso Viejo's Kids World facility will host kids cooking classes the second Saturday of every month. Our Executive Chef and Sous Chef have worked to find simple and fun activities for the children to explore the art of cooking. Children under five years of age require adult participation, children five and up can be dropped off at the Kids World activity area. This class is not allergen free.

Members: $15 for the first child, $10 for each sibling Non-members: $20 for the first child, $15 for each sibling.

LOCATION:
Renaissance ClubSport Aliso Viejo
50 Enterprise
Aliso Viejo

INFORMATION:
For more information or to register, stop by the Club Desk or call (949)330-5560.

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ExplorOcean

ExplorOcean is proud to introduce the nation’s premiere ocean literacy center. Our Center has been designed to educate our visitors to the essential principles of ocean literacy through exciting hands-on activities.

From mapping the ocean floor to manning an ROV, in the Ocean Literacy Center no one keeps their hands to themselves! So roll up your sleeves and dive in- an ocean of wonders awaits!

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Dana Wharf Sportfishing Kid's Fishing
Dana Point Harbor

Kid's Free Fishing Clinic
Every Sunday!
12pm - 12:30pm

Join us every Sunday for our free kid's fishing clinic! Dana Wharf is proud to offer a dockside experience for young anglers! Ask the experts and learn new fishing techniques, new hook tying secrets, win raffle prizes and so much more! No reservations are needed! Try out your new techniques on the 1/2 day trip departing immediately after the clinic where kids fish free AND their rental gear is included!

Kid's Fish Free Sundays!
Sundays @ 12:45pm - 5:45pm

Join us every Sunday (right after our Free Kid's Fishing Clinic) for our 12:45pm 1/2 Day Fishing Trip and kids fish free! One child will get a free 1/2 Day Fishing Trip (a savings of $25) per paying adult!

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Pumper Jumpers
Located in Fullerton

Experience Southern California’s latest and biggest indoor inflatable play center for your next birthday party. With over 17,000 SF and 8 separate activity play rooms. Pumper Jumpers pride itself in having the biggest and most cutting edge selection of fun equipment. From imaginative toys for toddlers, latest tech games, inflatable obstacle course, gigantic extreme inflatable slides to trampoline dodgeballs, Pumper Jumpers is the ultimate center to fulfill kids of all ages.

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Lighthouse

Non profit foundation which provides physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual support to special needs teenagers and young adults.

Check their online calendar for upcomign events.

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Traveling
We come to you for your child's Dress Up Tea Party!

Little girls love to dress up, make believe and have tea parties. Let Traveling Tea come to your location and set up for the dress up tea party of your child's dreams! We have four themes to choose from - princess, fairy, diva, and spa. Or let us accommodate special request. We will bring all the supplies for dressing up and the tea party, excluding food, tables, and chairs. We will also decorate your table with all the magical supplies to have a spectacular tea party.

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Newport Landing Whale Watching
Newport Beach

2 1/2 hour whale watching cruises are a great activity for children of all ages. Viewing giant blue whales, grey whales, huge pods of dolphin, sea lions, and much more. 96% viewing success rate means almost every trip will have lots of neat viewing opportunities. This experience will be long remembered.

For reservations with Newport Landing call 949-675-0551.

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Captain Dave's Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari
Dana Point

Bring your whole family aboard the acclaimed wildlife adventure hailed by CBS Los Angeles as offering "...the best whale watching in the world..."! Our fun and educational whale watching adventure is the highest rated in Orange County and perfect for kids of all ages. In the eyes of a dolphin nothing is more precious than her calf, and only aboard our high-tech catamaran sailboat Manute’a can you BE one of the pod and feel what it’s like to swim with dolphins underwater, without getting wet!

Call 949-488-2828 or click link above to book online

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Costumes Fairy
Shop Online

Hand made fairy costumes and fairy / angel wings. 20 years of Industry experience in the Artisan and Costuming business of making Fairy and Angel products.

Entire selection of costumes, slippers, wands and accessories are available for online ordering.

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Madame Alexander

The tradition and elegance of Madame Alexander dolls continues after 80 years with a full line of collectible dolls, baby dolls and play dolls. The Alexander Doll Company is the only major manufacturer of handcrafted dolls in America.

i Photography Studio

We are a family owned photography studio. Capturing the beauty of life is our goal. We work closely with you and your child to capture their unique personality in a style that exceeds your expectations. As parents of young children ourselves, we know how to create a comfortable and relaxed environment for your child. We offer location, studio and thematic settings as well as custom creations that showcase your images in a truly unique way.

Kathryn LeBoye Photography
Moments in a child's life will never happen again and deserve to be documented magnificently.

Please contact Kathryn at 949-525-7968 to discuss how she can customize her services to meet your needs. Let Kathryn capture those special moments! First time clients will receive as a gift of one 5x7 mounted portrait with bevel edges from their session..

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Lil Chef School
Located in Irvine

Lil Chef School is a unique culinary experience which offers cooking classes to children in a safe environment that encourages discovery and creativity. Each class and event incorporates supplemental subject matter which ties into a new monthly theme. Our staff of highly qualified teachers, chefs and nutritional experts carry out our mission to provide an interactive learning experience that gives children the opportunity to develop a life-long love for the culinary arts. Our programs have something for every age. Call us today to reserve a spot in class! 949.679.8390

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LangoKids Irvine
Hola, Bonjour! Welcome to LangoKids Irvine!

Lango Kids Irvine is a full-immersion foreign language program that teaches Spanish and French to kids ages 1-10 at our facility in Irvine! Classes, taught by native or near-native speaking teachers, are 45-minutes for toddlers and 1.5 hour classes for kids 4 and up. Our low teacher-student ratio classes are designed to help your child achieve his/her higher potencial and love for the langauge. Language Immersion Camps are also available!For classes and Camp Lango pricing and location, contact us or visit our website by clicking the link above.

Language Door
Located in Irvine

Learn German, Farsi, Chinese, Hebrew and Spanish as well as many other foreign languages at Language Door language school in Irvine.

Language Door offers Group Classes with only two to eight students per class where pupils are encouraged to speak in their new language with their peers as well as the teacher. Private tutoring is also offered with one-on-one tutoring that gives students the individual attention and flexible scheduling that they need.

Irvine Park Railroad
Located in Orange

Irvine Park Railroad is a one-third scale train that takes both children and adults on a 12-minute ride through beautiful and historic Irvine Regional Park. The train ride is narrated by the engineer. Additional activities inside of the park include Irvine Park Rentals' paddle boats and Wheel Fun Rentals® bikes, the Orange County Zoo, playgrounds and pony rides. Irvine Park Railroad has a full-service concession stand offering hot dogs, soda, ice cream and more. Annual events include an Easter Eggstravaganza, Anniversary Celebration, Pumpkin Patch & Christmas Train.

Located in the foothills of Orange, Irvine Park Railroad opens daily at 10:00 AM.

Merlin's Magic Dinner Theater - Located in Orange

The Merlin's Magic Dinner Theater is presented weekends and selected holidays at the Rib Trader Restaurant of Orange. Reservation are required. Enjoy a mouth-watering meal by the costumed characters from the show, while Merlin the Magician does everything from sleight of hand magic to grand illusion.

Pirate's Dinner Adventure
World's Most Interactive Dinner Show
Located in Buena Park

Marvel at an astonishing display of special-effects wizardry, aerial artistry, swashbuckling swordplay and dynamic duels, while dining on fine grub and grog, at Pirate's Dinner Adventure. Sail the high seas with Captain Sebastian the Black and his crew; in this classic tale of good vs. evil which offers the perfect blend of action, comedy and romance, along with the opportunity for you to interact with the story.

7600 Beach Blvd.
Buena Park, CA 90620
714-690-1497

The Bowers Museum of Cultural Art and Bowers Kidseum
Located in Santa Ana

One of Southern California's finest museums and Orange County's largest, the Bowers Museum home to Bowers Kidseum, an 11,000 square foot children's museum, provides arts and cultural activities for thousands of children and their families. Creativity, stimulated by exposure to art, can be the basis for the development of ideas, problem solving and social understanding.

Children's Museum of La Habra
Located in La Habra

A hands-on environment that opens the world to even the youngest child, this museum offers touch tables, a science station, changing exhibits and much more.

Discovery Cube
Located in Santa Ana

Imaginations run wild with over 120 hands-on exhibits at Discovery Cube, Orange County's leading destination for hands-on science entertainment. Take the Eco Challenge and become a green superhero, feel the power of a real rocket engine launch and explore the inner workings of a two-story tall dinosaur! Plus, with seasonal traveling exhibits and signature events throughout the year, there's always something new to experience.

Heritage Museum of Orange County
Located in Santa Ana

The 1898 Kellogg House is the focal point of the Heritage Museum. Inside you will find unique architectural features, antique furnishings, historic photos and maps, and hands-on activities for children. The tour is primarily self-guided, but a docent is always available during public hours to answer questions and provide additional insights into the house, the Kellogg family, and life in historic Orange County. On the same grounds, visitors can find nature trails, a working blacksmith shop and the Maag House, ranch house of citrus and nut grower John Anton Maag and his family.

Marconi Automotive Museum
Located in Tustin

A stroll into the Marconi Automotive Museum is a trip through life in the fast lane. Lots of fabulous fast cars, the likes of which the average auto aficionado can only dream of seeing. First opened in 1994 by Founder Dick Marconi, this Non-Profit Museum and Special Event Venue has accumulated an impressive 30 million-dollar collection of historical, exotic, and classic cars to stimulate and delight the senses.

Pacific Marine Mammal Center
Located in Laguna Beach

A non-profit, volunteer organization and education center. They rescue, rehabilitate, and release sick and injured seals and sea lions. Programs include a guided tour of the animal care facility and exhibit room, a slide presentation and observation of the animals. The also offer a range of educational programs for groups of all ages.

Pretend City Children's Museum
Located in Irvine

This interconnected city allows children to "pretend" to be the adults. Children can experience a variety of features every city has to offer. With over 15,000 sq. feet of interactive exhibits and activities, Pretend City brings to life every profession, necessity and daily occurrences of a real city. They can do anything and everything from grocery shopping to banking to visiting the doctor to collecting their pay from the local ATM as well as visit the fire station, police station, the café and all of the many other exhibits.

Boy Scouts of Orange County

The Boy Scouts of America is the nation's foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training. In the future Scouting will continue to offer young people responsible fun and adventure; instill in young people lifetime values and develop in them ethical character as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law.

Girl Scouts of Orange County

Through a wide range of enriching experiences-field trips, cultural exchanges, community service, leadership opportunities, skill-building workshops, outdoor education-girls grow courageous and strong. Girl Scout program is progressive and age-appropriate, with the girls' roles and responsibilities expanding as they move through the different levels. Girl Scouting helps cultivate values, social conscience and self-esteem in young girls, while also teaching them critical life skills that will enable them to succeed as adults.

Missionettes

Missionettes is a ministry tool to help fulfill the Titus 2 principle of women mentoring young girls. Girls can begin in Missionettes at 3 years of age and continue through high school.

Bellagio String Youth Orchestra
Located in Dana Point

The Bellagio String Youth Orchestra is a solid environment where string musicians from OC rehearse and perform symphonic music. Students rehearse established masterworks and have the exciting opportunity to perform in concert halls as well as Disneyland. Musicians with two or more years of string instrumental experience may audition.

Auditions for fall 2015 will take place in June and September by appointment.

Grades 4-8

Cool Critters & Animal Presentations
Will come to your location

A professional performance that is both fun and educational for children of all ages, Cool Critters is a traveling reptile and exotic insect zoo for birthday parties, corporate events and classrooms. Your guests will have an opportunity to touch or hold most of the twenty exotic animals that are showcased. Book a show today and create memories for your children that will last a lifetime!