8 SUMMER GUIDE <strong>2017</strong> PASADENA WEEKLY
SUMMER GUIDE —DIRECTORY OF OPTIONS— 626 Night Market 626 Night Market is back! Presenting LET’S PLAY <strong>Summer</strong> <strong>2017</strong>, the original and largest night market returns with hundreds of food, merchandise, arts, crafts, and entertainment options for one of the grandest food festivals of the year. Welcome back old favorites and a lineup of new vendors to satisfy your palate, browse our merchandise, art and crafts vendors, and enjoy live entertainment with friends and family. Admission is only $3 on Fridays & Sundays and $5 on Saturdays. Free for kids ages 6 and under. Parking is free. Save the dates: June 30-July 2, July 21-23, August 11-13, and September 1-3 (Labor Day Weekend). Santa Anita, 285 Huntington Dr., Arcadia A Plus Adventist Children’s Center (Founded in 1981) is a year-round, non-profi t preschool committed to providing a safe, secure loving environment where children ages 18-months through 5 years of age can learn and explore and we have summer camp for ages 5-9 years old. We believe that a lower student to teacher ratio provides a better education by allowing more individual attention. As a church-based Christian school, A Plus stresses intellectual, physical, emotional and spiritual development. We offer a fun, stimulating environment where children learn through play and hands-on experience. The mission of A Plus Adventist Children’s Center is to serve the Glendale Community by providing a loving Christian atmosphere where our children can be nurtured as they grow. 234 N. Isabel St., Glendale (818) 241-9353 – aplusadventist.com All Saints Church All Saints’ mission is to make God’s love tangible through spirituality, community and peace and justice. Those who experience All Saints Church find parishioners joyfully and energetically challenging one another and the church at large to live into Jesus’ central message of compassion for all and to respect the dignity of every human being. Whoever you are, and wherever you fi nd yourself on your journey of faith, there is a place there for you. Join us! All Saints Church, 132 N. Euclid Ave., Pasadena. Visit allsaints-pas.org or call (626) 796-1172. Aloha Mind Math Ask about our “National Math Challenge”, this annual competition offers up to $10,000 prize for the winner. Aloha Mind Math is an Abacus-based math learning system, which focuses on Mental Arithmetic a proven age-old technique for total development of the brain & for academic excellence. Mind Math helps in brain development & also improves visualization and listening skills in children. As a result, there is complete coordination of the brain, vision and hearing. Our program is divided into two parts Junior & Senior for children ages 3 to 12yrs. We also offer a Reading & Writing program, which covers all areas of language development from basic spelling & vocabulary to grammar & reading comprehension as well as writing development. Contact us for a free session with no obligation. 324 E Foothill Blvd., Suite 101, Arcadia (626)263-0340 arcadia@aloha-usa.com Altadena Library DISCOVER ALTADENA LIBRARY DISTRICT! Altadena Library District is dedicated to bringing PEOPLE + IDEAS together by providing free and equal access to information, ideas, technology, and spreading the joy of reading to educate and empower our diverse community. Enjoy our vast collection of books, music, DVD’s, CD’s, and magazines for all ages! We also have <strong>Summer</strong> Reading Programs (for adults, teens, & children), regular story times for toddlers and children, Teen DIY/Technology workshops, and community events, including live concerts and educational seminars. Main Library - 600 E. Mariposa Street, Altadena, Hours: Monday-Tuesday 10AM-9PM, Wednesday-Saturday 10AM-6PM; Bob Lucas Branch Library and Literacy Center - 2659 N. Lincoln Avenue, Altadena, Hours: Monday-Tuesday 10AM-6PM, Wednesday-Thursday 10AM- 8PM, Friday 10AM-6PM Arroyo Pacific Academy APA offers summer courses for high school students including Credit Recovery, AP course preparation, College Readiness Series (SAT, College Essay, and College Choice), Media Blitz Program, and other elective courses. Middle school students may join our Media Blitz Program, High School Readiness courses (Math, English, Organizational & Study Skills), or other elective courses. <strong>Summer</strong> School runs from June 14th-July 20th. Programs vary in price. 41 W. Santa Clara Street, Arcadia (626) 294-0661 admissions@arroyopacifi c.org arroyopacific.org ArtCenter College of Design ArtCenter College of Design has been a global leader in art and design education for more than 85 years, currently offering 11 undergraduate and seven graduate degrees across a spectrum of visual arts, communications and industrial design disciplines. In addition to its top-ranked academic programs, the College also serves members of the Greater Los Angeles region through a highly regarded series of open enrollment art and design programs for kids, teens and adults at all skill levels who want to explore art, design and the creative process while being exposed to career possibilities and new ways of thinking. Degree courses and public programs are offered year round. artcenter.edu/possibilities - Hillside Campus (1700 Lida St.) and South Campus (870-950 S. Raymond Ave. and 1111 S. Arroyo Pkwy) in Pasadena. Barnhart School With summer quickly approaching, Barnhart School provides the perfect solution to your search for a summer program for your children. Designed and implemented by a team of dedicated specialists and educators, Barnhart offers a wide range of stimulating and engaging options at a competitive price. Digital Photography, Jazz Dance, Kids Songs, Research and Writing, Middle School Math, and Volleyball Camp are only a few of the many exciting courses being offered to cater to children with a variety of interests and pursuits. Camp runs from June 12th to June 16th from 8:00AM to 4:30PM with a second round from July 31st to August 4th. Academic and enrichment courses take place between June 19th to July 7th and July 10th to July 28th. For further information including pricing look us up online at barnhartschool.org or contact Julia Chavez, <strong>Summer</strong> School Director at jchavez@barnhartschool.org Bishop Alemany Founded in 1956, co-ed since 1970, Bishop Alemany is a beautiful, sprawling campus with a diverse student population of 1,350. Offering a full Honors and AP curriculum in addition to college-prep (including 4-year Engineering and 4-year Biomedical Science programs), we are one of only two schools in the LA Archdiocese with AP Capstone distinction, and hold the honor of being 13-time Academic Decathlon Regional Champs. We maintain a perfect blend of study and athletics, generating Division 1 level sports programs which include Pac 5 Division Football. On-site facilities include multiple ball fi elds and courts; a swimming pool; gym; a 3,000 sq. ft. dance studio; a student art gallery and an engineering machine shop (opening Fall <strong>2017</strong>). Our commitment to excellence is built upon a community of faith and devotion to service. 11111 N. Alemany Drive, Mission Hills (818) 837-5222 alemany.org admissions@alemany.org Burrito Express If you are looking for a quick meal that is made fresh and tastes delicious, stop on by. We’ve been serving up delicious food since 1978. We still use the same tried and true recipes since the beginning. We have been fortunate to win Pasadena Weekly’s Best Of in the Burrito category many times. In the summertime we sell Shave Ice after 5:00 to keep you cool during those hot summer evenings. 1597 E. Washington Blvd., Pasadena (626) 798-0844 burritoexpresspasadena.com Camp Fox EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF CAMP FOX - CATALINA ISLAND Since 1926 the Glendale YMCA has conducted youth camps at Camp Fox. Campers enjoy a multitude of activities: stand-up paddle boarding, Kayaking, Ocean Swimming, Fishing, Hiking, Snorkeling (use of mask- fin-snorkel –wetsuit provided), Volleyball, Soccer, Archery, Climbing Walls, Ropes Course, Aquariums, nightly Campfires with songs-skits plus special activities during each week. DON’T MISS OUT on the greatest week away from texting and social media, A life enriching adventure with friends and new friends - EXPERIENCE FOX. glenymca.org (818) 696-2581 Center for the Arts Eagle Rock <strong>Summer</strong> Arts Camp Center for the Arts Eagle Rock is delighted to welcome children ages 6-12 to our summer arts camp to discover their creativity and explore visual art, performance, sculpture, writing and more. We offer unique camp projects taught by contemporary artists in weekly camp sessions from June 12 - August 11, <strong>2017</strong>. See you this summer! cfaer.org Chalk Preschool Chalk Preschool – coming soon to Pasadena! CHALK teachers provide inspiration to students as they discover the world around them. The teachers and staff focus all activities and experiences on the children. We support the development of the whole child across emotional, social, physical, and cognitive domains. CHALK teachers provide the students with individually developed and designed classroom environments. It is within these spaces that play becomes learning. Teachable moments happen all of the time. Our skilled teachers capture and take advantage of those moments every day. CHALK believes that the family is a child’s first and most important educator. It is the preschool’s responsibility to support families in raising children by providing education and encouragement. Family involvement is an important part in the success of your child’s preschool experience. chalkpreschools.com/pasadenacalifornia/ - (626) 578-7300 Chandler School <strong>Summer</strong>@Chandler offers children ages 5 through 14 a balanced variety of educational, recreational and social activities, providing them with an enriching and memorable summer experience. The Camp Program offers half-day, full-day, weekly and extended care enrollment options. Each oneweek Camp session has daily themes throughout the 5 days, with activities including crafts, sports, outdoor play and fi eld trips. The Enrichment Classes, which are offered in two 3-week sessions this year, are taught by Chandler faculty members. They feature courses that can help sharpen students’ academic skills in Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts or explore new extra curricular frontiers. Students will feel nurtured, engaged and safe while enjoying a customized <strong>Summer</strong>@ Chandler adventure! For more information, visit chandlerschool.org or call (626) 795 - 9310. Child EducationalCenter The Child Educational Center’s (CEC) ten-week Exploration Day Camp offers themed activities, arts and crafts, science, and sports for children entering grades one through six. Each week includes at least one fi eld trip and a visit from a special guest. The CEC also features a specialty camp at Descanso Gardens, Descanso Discoveries, and before- and after-summer school care for children continued on page 16 -ADVERTISEMENT- SUMMER GUIDE <strong>2017</strong> PASADENA WEEKLY 9
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