Learning to Swim and being Watersafe is a MUST, SIGN UP TODAY! One of the most progressive learn to swim programs in the country, Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy has recently been featured on KTLA Channel 5, http://tinyurl.com/a4f6gpf. The segment showcases the impact made with thousands of young kids. With spring upon us and summer fast approaching, getting kids back into the water and solidifying their lifesaving skills is essential for every parent. Mention this listing and receive 2 FREE LESSONS! Registration fees not included, one per family, new students only. Westside JCC 5870 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, 90036 323-525-0323 West Hills Location 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills, 91307 818-464-3315
www.history.com/this-day-in-history Buy a Musical Instrument Day First reported sighting of the Loch Ness Monster. (1933) The debut of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood”. (1967) National Wig Out Day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=34
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Bizzy Girls Tween Entrepreneur Camp – Make your own fashion line, home décor and more! New locations Girls, 7-12, make their own product line. Fashion, accessories, home décor and more. Girls write a mini biz plan, name their companies, design a logo, make biz cards, learn about cost and profit, display and sell their products. New classes in Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, and Thousand Oaks. Classes also at Westfield Century City and Westfield Fashion Square in Sherman Oaks. Classes are one week from 9:30am-3:3pm0. Camps start June 10th.
Are you concerned that your child is turning into a computer junkie? Have you lost control? GadgetSOS.com can help. Do you know what your kids are doing on line? How do you regulate their screen time? How do you manage privacy settings? How do manage passwords? Internet safety is a HUGE issue. Kids and teenagers are accessing the internet on multiple devices, so guarding your Mac or PC isn’t enough anymore. Are your kids online too often for too long? GadgetSOS.com can help you create a safe action plan. In addition, he is available to help you responsibly with your other technology needs including home theater, music systems, nanny and security CAMS, printers, Nest thermostats & ALL other home tech. Contact Gregg Steiner at (818) 485-1444 or email gregg@gadgetSOS.com.
Learn the role of praise, building grit & perseverance with your kids TONIGHT Wed May 22nd at 7pm at Temple Beth Hillel Get your tickets to learn what motivates kids to succeed and hear how a lot of what parents do actually kills motivation. TONIGHT at 7 pm, join your peers as they are engaged by the razor-sharp analysis and impeccable storytelling of award-winning journalist and NYT best-selling author Ashley Merryman (author of Nurture Shock and Top Dog) as she presents the latest thought provoking research behind raising children. Enjoy a Q/A session and stay after the lecture for book sales, signing and reception. 12326 Riverside Dr. in Valley Village, 91607
Tutoring by Dani Does your child need some extra help outside of the classroom and benefit from individual instruction? Whatever your child’s needs, Dani can help! With a Masters in Education, Dani Goldblatt has tutored for over 7 years. She specializes in K-8 in all subjects. For more information, please email Dani.Burstein@gmail.com or call Dani at (818) 917-5276. Mention you saw this in the Jen’s and receive 10% off your first FIVE tutoring sessions! www.Facebook.com/TutoringbyDani
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Macaroni Kid is giving away an iPad Mini Sign up today for your FREE local edition of Macaroni Kid and be entered to win a new iPad Mini. All NEW subscribers now-June 15th will be entered. Macaroni Kid is your best resource for discovering the coolest events happening in town, the latest products for you and your kids, and ideas for making life as a parent a little more fun. Don’t miss out on any of the fun this summer and sign up today! Who knows you might be reading your weekly e-newsletter on your new iPad Mini. http://www.beverlyhills.macaronikid.com http://burbank.macaronikid.com http://conejo-valley.macaronikid.com http://sanfernandovalleysouth.macaronikid.com http://www.santamonica.macaronikid.com http://simivalley.macaronikid.com
BUY 3 MONTHS of Unlimited Small Group Personal Training at Topham Street Gym now until July 1st and get 3 months FREE That’ll take you all the way to January 1st and WASHBOARD ABS! Regular 6 Month Unlimited Class Membership = $1,194. You pay ONLY $594 for 6 months with this JEN’S LIST SPECIAL! This is a non-published sale – you won’t find it on our website. This is for JEN’S LIST Only. If you want more information, contact Leslie Maltz at (818)881-8830. OFFER ENDS July 1st.
10 things you should know about pie (it has to look messy to taste good) http://touch.latimes.com/#story/la-dd-jonathan-gold-pie/
Camp JCA Shalom Day Camp Open House Wednesday, June 5th from 4-6pm Meet the director, learn about the activities, specialty camps and new Leaders in Training program for campers entering 6-8 grades, and tour the facility. Camp JCA Shalom Day Camp is for campers entering 1-8 grades. Day camp is held at Kadima Day School in West Hills with campers experiencing a day trip to our camp site in Malibu each week. 7011 Shoup in West Hills
Books and Cookies brand new Learn and Play Area – open 7 days a week Open Play – 9am-12pm and 2pm-5pm Friday afternoons (2pm-5pm) are for BIG KIDS ONLY (4 and up) Slide, climb, read, make believe and play for only $12 per child (Buy 10, get 1 free)! Stay for as long or short as you would like during open play times. Space is limited and open on a first come first serve basis. There is no instruction during this time. Adult must be present during all open play times.
Autry Farmers Market Saturdays, 8am-1pm L.A. City Farm brings local farmers, freshly prepared and packaged specialty foods, family games in the park, and live music. Autry members receive a 10% discount with membership card.
Do you have a youngster with a budding interest in animals or farming? Have you ever wondered what it takes to grow the perfect strawberry or how to sheer a sheep? Underwood Farms is now offering an exciting summer camp in which your Little Rancher will interact with a wide variety of farm animals and bring home their very own fruits and vegetables picked straight from our fields! Your child will also participate in numerous fun and educational craft projects and farm games, with the highlight of the week being an Animal Show put on by the children to educate and entertain their family and friends. http://www.underwoodfamilyfarms.com/Summer_Camps.html
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Mom & Daughter (under 12 yrs old) Hair Special Wash, Cut & Blow Dry $65. Summer Highlights, Partial Weaves starting at $50. Full Weaves starting at $95 & Blow Dry for $25. Located in West Hills. Available evenings, and even weekends too. Call Dina at 818-625-6438. Mention Jen’s List.
Is Your School’s Fundraising Plan in Place? Sarah Barrett, author of A Mom’s Guide to School Fundraising can help you! Her book, which has been mentioned in The New York Times can help you get the most money out of your fundraisers. Parents have already had HUGE success using the book as their guide. Sarah will be featured in the back to school issue of Scholastic Parent & Child this fall as a fundraising expert, and she can help you too. The book and contact information for consulting services can be found on her website above. www.amomsguidetoschoolfundraising.com
5 days/ 4 nights in Cancun Hotel accommodations at the Ocean Spa Hotel www.oceanspahotel.com or the Laguna Suits Golf and Spa (www.lagunasuites.com.mx) in Cancun, Mexico. Valid for travel of up to 4 people one of whom must be over 28 years old. 5 days and 4 nights in Cancun! Vacation certificate is 100% transferable. Does not include $69 reservation fee and hotel tax of $110 due at time of reservation. Provided by Sunset World. Only $375. Email saracohenins@gmail.com.
KidsHealth The most-visited site on the Web for information about health, behavior, and development from before birth through the teen years.
Sinai Temple Parenting Center has something for everyone this summer Newborn – 3 years! They encourage and cultivate your child’s emerging personality, natural curiosity & unique potential. With classes for Newborns -3 yrs., your child will receive a gentle introduction to things that take a lifetime to learn. CUDDLERS – getting to know your baby SCOOTERS – babies on the move CRUISERS – emerging independent toddlers SHABBAT TIME – challah, music & love FITNESS FUN – spirit & strength Also, Music, Creative Dance, Cooking, Daddy’s Night and more. Call 310-481-3270 or email mdolgin@sinaitemple.org.
Woodland Hills Community Church Nursery School The Nursery School has loving, specially trained teachers, who provide a safe, nurturing environment. They provide a quality developmental curriculum that fosters the spiritual, social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth of each child. The curriculum is centered to be emergent and meet the needs of the individual child, to be “hands-on” and allow children to learn through experience. The school is celebrating its 62-year. Call Lisa at 818-887-0704. http://woodlandhillscommunitychurch.org/
Memorial Day Crafts May 26th Join the art studio for arts & crafts in honor and memory of all those who have served for our freedom! This Sunday drop-in program runs from 3-4pm and is free with paid museum admission. Zimmer Children’s Museum is located on the lobby level of the Goldsmith Jewish Federation Building, 6505 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 100 in Los Angeles, 90048. (323)761-8984
Looking for music lessons for your child this summer? Piano, Guitar, Vocal, Basic Rhythm and Songwriting lessons available. Contact Jen at 310-993-1134.
5 Fun Family Dinners to Make Together http://moms.popsugar.com/Recipes-Make-Kids
Temple Judea Religious School Registration 2013-2014 Religious School registration has begun at Temple Judea! We make Jewish learning an enriching, positive and stress-free experience for children. For information about our exciting programs, please call us at (818) 758-3800. To register, visit http://templejudea.info/rs/registration/2013-2014/index.html. Held at Temple Judea, 5429 Lindley Avenue, Tarzana.
Renaissance Kids Summer Camp now enrolling! (Entering K- 8th grade) Two three-week sessions are available (6/24-7/12 and 7/15-8/2). School’s out but the fun is just beginning at Renaissance Kids’ Academic Summer Camp. From 9am–1pm, M-F, students are immersed in Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Greek Mythology, Shakespeare, and Test-taking skills. Students love the warm, nurturing atmosphere that lets them exceed expectations and enjoy learning. Students work in small groups. The perfect blend of fun and academics! Other summer programs available for Pre-Pre-K and Pre-K. For more information, call (310) 207-4225.
Free night in Big Bear cabin! Perfect for families with kids & dog 47 guests reviews!2 bedroom, 2 bath, 900 sq foot Big Bear cabin.Dogs welcome. Close to shopping, lake & national forest.
Get your BetterBody 2 Private Reformer Sessions for ONLY $100. Want to know more about BetterBody? Watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAPuHspESOw&list=HL1369066677&feature=mh_lolz. 22315 Mulholland Highway in Calabasas 818-224-4734
Is Your Child Ready for the Biz? The first step is the best Head Shots! $229 Special ends June 15th. The summer audition season is about to begin and there is just enough time to get your child’s up to date head shots. Ur Moment In Time Photography specializes in Head Shots for children ages 5-18. The Pre-summer deal of $229 (regular $299) includes 3 looks at our Encino studio and a viewing site available within 24 hours of your shoot. Call Allison at 818-439-5080 or email urmomentintime@hotmail.com.
Former Professional Pitcher Available For Lessons One-On-One or as A Group All Ages–Learn the basic mechanics of your pitching motion, then concentrate on grips and pitch location. Improve control and put less pressure on your valuable arm! Throw more strikes and have more fun! Learn sinkers, sliders, circle change, curve balls and more. Contact Tim Plodinec at (818)888-1336.
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A summer of fun and growth awaits your child at Leo Baeck Temple where friendships last a lifetime The Early Childhood Center is a warm, supportive and nurturing environment offering a summer of fun at Camp Kayitz. Join us for music, drama, sports and more from June 10-August 2. Flexible schedules and hours are available. Full day classes run from 9am until 3pm with early drop-off starting at 8am. Call 310-476-2274 for details and to arrange a tour.
Sleep Facts: 12 Things We Learned At The Harvard Corporate Sleep Health Summit http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/17/sleep-facts-12-things-we-_n_3288119.html
Little Acorns Grow Kindergarten and Community Center One-week Summer Music Camp for kids 4-8 – Monday, July 8th-Friday, July 12th This great camp will encourage music on all levels from singing and dancing to basic instrument instruction and composing. The kids will be encourage to compose their own songs as well as work together to create music. This is going to be a great week of learning and growing! Cost $150 half days or $200 full days. Contact admissions at (818) 779-1099 or littleacornsgrow@yahoo.com |
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