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Crafty Kids | Angela McGinn

Anime by KidsArt student Aaron, age 11

A child’s creative eye needs as much exercise as any other body part.  Why not arrange for your kids to spend summer break spattered with acrylic paint, peeling dried glue off of fingers and wrestling with mounds of clay?  It is a small sacrifice for fostering imaginative thinking and open-ended creative activity.  You don’t have to look far.  Check out the following local classes and camps in the LA area.  More

Piece of Cake | Amanda McCauley Higgins

Have you ever had so much fun that you felt as if all your birthdays had come at once? At Creation Station, you can give this feeling to your child and all of his/her friends as well. Celebrate the art of dance and a birthday party all wrapped up into one unforgettable gift.

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Family Circus | Angela McGinn

Summer break for your family this year could very well resemble a three-ring circus.  Especially if you enroll your children in a class or camp that gives them the skills they need if they should ever decide to run away and live under the Big Top.  At least with more experience, they’ll get hired at a higher pay rate! More

Smells Like Team Spirit | Jenny Gill

For anyone who’s ever played sick to get out of corporate team building exercises, here’s one you won’t want to miss. Los Angeles based Chefs, Inc. offers cooking classes and competitions aimed at improving communication and fostering teamwork on the job. These events range from civilized wine and cheese pairings to Iron Chef-style cooking throwdowns.
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Scavenger Hunt! | Two Smart Dogs

Members of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County can enjoy a monthly adventure in the “Scavenger’s Safari.” Patron Family Members and higher are invited to put on their safari hats and search the Museum for secret clues. This monthly program for kids and adults offers an exclusive opportunity to explore behind-the-scenes with a museum expert.
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