North State Parent magazine

A MAGAZINE SERVING FAMILIES IN BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES SINCE 1993

Summer Activities

Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum offers cool kid’s activities and opportunities to learn and try new things. Photos by Joann Goble.

Cool Places to Visit in the Hot Summer

On hot summer days, local pools, lakes and swimming holes beckon. But when you and your kiddos have had enough water and sun and need a drier place to cool […]

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My First Fishing Trip

Now that I am retired and can commit more time to my favorite pastime, I often reminisce of past fishing trips. Those joyous, wonderful, and idyllic adventures linger in my […]

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How to Give Your Kids a 1970s Summer

As the whirlwind of the last few weeks of schoolwork flew by, I found myself ready for the long, unscheduled days of summer: sleeping in, spending our afternoons poolside and […]

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Seven Budget Friendly Backyard Activities for Summer

“Mom, I’m bored!” Those three words strung together can trigger waves of anxiety in any parent, especially during the summer months when a child’s daily schedule is wide open while […]

Tips for Mountain Biking with Kids

Tips for Mountain Biking with Kids

Tips for Mountain Biking with Kids! As the parent of a first-grader and a coach for Bozeman Youth Cycling in Bozeman, MT, I can honestly say that biking on trails […]

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North State Parent Guide To Camps, Classes & Happenings for Youth

Kids love summer and the opportunities to make new friends and lasting memories. Learn about a great selection of activities and adventures offered in the North State in our annual […]

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YMCA Camp McCumber

YMCA Camp McCumber Celebrates 65 Years of Creating Lifelong Memories YMCA Camp McCumber is known as one of the most popular summer camp destinations in the North State! They mark […]

Summer Camp

How to Choose a Summer Camp Your Kids Will Love and You’ll Approve

Summer camp offers plenty of benefits, and many kids thrill at the idea of going away to summer camp. For some kids, particularly those who are shy, introverted or homebodies, […]

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Summer Camp – Choosing the Right One

Choosing the Right Summer Camp for Your Kids Summer camp offers plenty of benefits, and many kids thrill at the idea of going away to summer camp. For some kids, […]

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Santa Cruz County: Let’s Cruz!

Santa Cruz is the quintessential California beach town. Surfers on bikes pedal through the neighborhoods carrying their surfboards. Families hang out on the beach while the kids build sandcastles and […]

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Getting More Than Usual Out of Your Next Family Vacation

If the kids haven’t brought it up yet, it’s only a matter of time. “What are we doing for summer vacation this year?” The best vacations are those where the […]

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Ten Tips to Help Find the Best Camp for Your Child 

Before you know it, it’ll be time to pack the sunscreen, swimsuits and bug spray for summer camp. Last summer, an estimated 10 million kids across the country went to […]

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