Catch A Special Thrill
and spend a memorable day of fishing on a boat with an expert angler. Each registered child will receive fishing equipment. Plus free entrance to the lake, games, family barbeque lunch, and plenty of fun.
Sponsors include California Departments of: Fish & Game, State Parks, Water Resources, and Cal Boating with many local organizations and businesses
Each registered child will be taken on a boat with an experienced angler and a parent/guardian for a few hours of fishing. After the fishing trip, there will be a barbecue lunch for the entire family and an award ceremony. In addition to making new friends, each registered child will receive a plaque with a photograph of them on the boat, as well as a FREE rod, reel, and tackle box to take home!
PARTICIPANT CHECK-IN: 7:00-7:30 AM (Must be On Time)
(Event: 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM)
A limited number of spots are available.
Reservations are on a first come basis, but priority will be given to 1st timers.
Event Dates:
Lake Perris, September 18, 2010 - 7:00am – 1:00pm
17801 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA 92371
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 2, 2010 or until quota is met
Registration Coordinator: Sharon Brown, (818) 500-1645 x 265 or sharonb@water.ca.gov
Event Coordinator: Todd Friedman, (951) 940-5647 or tfriedman@parks.ca.gov
Castaic Lake, October 2, 2010 - 8:00am – 1:00pm
32132 Ridge Route Road, Castaic, CA 91384
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 16, 2010 or until quota is met
Registration Coordinator: Sharon Brown (818) 500-1645 x 265 or sharonb@water.ca.gov
Event Coordinator: Lori Bennett (661) 257-4050 or lbennett@parks.lacounty.gov
Silverwood Lake, October 16, 2010 - 7:30am – 1:30pm
14651 Cedar Circle, Hesperia, CA 92345
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 30, 2010 or until quota is met
Registration Coordinator: Sharon Brown (818) 500-1645 x 265 or sharonb@water.ca.gov
Event Coordinator: Kevin Forrester (760) 389-2494 or kforrester@parks.ca.gov
Download Registration Forms: Castaic Lake Perris Lake Silverwood Lake
DownLoad Flyer here
For more information about CAST, visit www.castforkids.org or contact:
Registration Coordinator: Sharon Brown (818) 500-1645 x 265 or sharonb@water.ca.gov
or David Inouye (818) 500-1645 x 246 davidi@water.ca.gov
An Adaptive Dance Program
Ages 7-16
I will be teaching Tap/Jazz specifically tailored to the needs of children with Down syndrome.
This special program uses tap and dance to enhance: Our Time to Shine Calendar
• Movements
• Improve Coordination
• Fitness & Balance
• Focus & Listening
This program also fosters a love of dance and creative expression, while boosting the children’s self-esteem and creative expression.
Classes will held on at Fusion Dance Studio.
22236 Palos Verdes Blvd., Torrance, CA. 90505
Classes are limited to 5 students per class
Classes will begin Monday, September 13, 2010
For Registration and class schedule contact
Jane Smeriglio at 310-439-0600
E-mail: ourtimetoshine2010@hotmail.com
Visit their website at www.ourtimetoshine.shutterfly.com
Click here for the flyer
Fall Session - $80
Monday, September 13, 2010 – December 31, 2010
Winter Session - $65
Monday, January 3, 2011 – March 28, 2011.
Spring Session - $60
Monday, April 4 - June 20, 2011
Ages 7-8 (4:00-4:30)
Level I (4:30-5:10)
Level II (5:15-5:50)
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Labor Day Weekend
Friday, September 3 through Monday September 6, 2010
At beautiful Camp Oakes in the San Bernardino Mountains near Big Bear
Hi Families!
I am so excited to tell you all about our Second Annual Family Camp! We will be in the beautiful Big Bear Mountains September 3-6. Many of you have may have heard about what a fabulous time we had this year, and we want contact all the families we can to be sure you have the chance to participate. This is a wonderful way to have an inexpensive, memory-making vacation with our families!
Our family has been attending Family Camp at YMCA Camp Oakes in the Big Bear area since I was about 5 years old, and now my husband and I bring our kids, his parents and my parents! There are fun activities, such as horseback riding, archery, arts and crafts, swimming, canoeing and a great campfire ring! Due to the low attendance at the 2007 Family Camp, the YMCA decided that it was our final Family Camp open to the general public. As a previous board member of the YMCA Long Beach, I proposed to change the focus and have a Down Syndrome Family Camp. Camp Oakes has an Easter Seals camp every year, and every staff member looks forward to it. They loved our camp this year and are happily anticipating our return in September!
Some families have already signed up for next year, and in order to make our family camp happen we need to have 100 participants. Deposits will be due later – we will keep you informed. If you have any questions or concerns about housing, programs, etc., please contact me. We want to share this awesome experience with as many families as we can.
For more information contact Marissa Little
H:909.596.8238 C:626.252.0106 or email OurOwnFamilyCamp@aol.com
Please join me in celebrating the second semester of Free 2 Be Me Dance, and adaptive dance program specifically for children with Down syndrome! I am so pleased to announce our next 7 week program bringing ballet and movement to children with Down syndrome ages 7 to 18 years old, sponsored by the Westside School of Ballet. I hope you will consider enrolling your child in Free 2 Be Me Dance.
The mission of Free 2 Be Me Dance is to provide a positive, creative and fun-filled experience for children with Down syndrome by enriching their lives with challenging movement, rhythmical music, deep friendships, and a sense of personal accomplishment.
Day of class: Sunday
Dates of class: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6 and 13th.
Time: 2pm to 3pm
Fee: $125 for the 7 week class. We are offering one full scholarship and 2 partial scholarships for this series if money is an issue.
*Mandatory Orientation Meeting for Parents only: Sunday April 25, 2010 from 2pm-3pm at the Westside School of Ballet, 1709 Stewart St., Santa Monica, CA 90404.
If you are interested in registering your child for this unique class, please call Colleen Perry at (310) 259-8970 or email free2bemedance. I will be happy to answer any of your questions!
Upon enrollment, I will send out a more detailed letter including clothing requirements and recommendations.
Please check out our website: www.free2bemedance.com , and to read a wonderful article about our unique program, go to:
If you are interested in registering your child for this unique class, please call Colleen Perry at (310) 259-8970 or email. I will be happy to answer any of your questions!
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Read article here
Volunteers needed
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for the class, I am requesting a minimum of 2 weeks time commitment. If you are able to commit to the entire 7 weeks, great! Please let me know by phone or email. Parents are excluded from volunteering as this may distract your child. Thank you for your consideration.
