Summer Learning

Summer at Sea | Angela McGinn

Kids are naturally curious about the deep blue yonder.  They question the strange characteristics of marine life and try to grasp the concept of the moon’s effect on the tide.  Some dream of sailing around the world one day, where they might discover hidden treasure on a long, lost, sunken pirate ship.  Spending summer days at the shore is a must.  Take advantage of the following activities to make the most of your family’s time there this year.  More

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

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

Teen Liberation | Angela McGinn

For teenagers, it only takes a few weeks before the excitement of summer freedom morphs into the advent of summer boredom.  It’d be wise to have a few backup plans this year.  Summer classes and camps for teenagers present some incredible opportunities to explore current passions or to introduce new ones.  Try out one of these interest-sparking ideas. More

Kids in the Kitchen | Angela McGinn

If you can’t stand the heat this summer, then get out of the kitchen and let your child take over as head chef.  You’ll be able to kick back and relax while your little foodie whips up a gourmet meal after attending a few local cooking camps and classes.   For your dining pleasure, peruse the delectable culinary choices below, designed by your local cooking class providers and prepared by your own live-in chef. More