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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