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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2023
ANIMALS 10
Own A Pet? Green Up Your Habits!..............................................10
Domestic, Exotic & Farm Animals: Shelters, Rescues, Sanctuaries & Farms...........................................................................11 Equine Assisted Learning & Psychotherapy.............................11 Equine: Clubs, Lessons & Camps For Youth..............................11 Equine: Rescues & Sanctuaries......................................................12 Pets ...........................................................................................................12
HEALTH 63
What’s So Essential About Omegas?...........................................63
Childhood Cancer Patient Support .............................................54 Childhood Diabetes Patient Support .........................................54 Childhood Illness Patient Support...............................................54 Children’s Low Cost/No Cost Health Insurance ......................54 Dental: Low-Cost Clinics & Resources.........................................54 Dental: Pediatric Dentistry ..............................................................55 Eating Healthy......................................................................................57 Fitness Centers & Clubs ....................................................................59 Hotlines...................................................................................................59 Lactation Services...............................................................................60 Mental & Emotional Health.............................................................61 Pilates.......................................................................................................61 Smoking Cessation & Substance Abuse Helping ..................61 Speech Therapy...................................................................................62 Vision Therapy, Screenings & Pediatric Eye Exams................62 YMCAs .....................................................................................................62
RECYCLING 82
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - Practicing The
Three Rs as a Family ...........................................................................82
SAFETY 95
Babysitting Training Courses..........................................................83 Bike & Board Helmets........................................................................83 Car Seat Safety .....................................................................................83 COVID Resources.................................................................................83 CPR & First Aid Training ....................................................................83 Domestic Violence, Trafficking & Abuse Prevention.............83 Fire Safety...............................................................................................84 Product Recalls & Awareness Websites......................................84 Water Safety..........................................................................................84
ARTS 14
North State Symphony Brings Professional
Music To Area Kids..............................................................................18
Arts Councils & Commissions ........................................................14 Dance & Musical Theatre .................................................................14 Hands-On Art Instruction................................................................14 Music Instruction & Playgroups ....................................................16 Music Schools.......................................................................................17 Sewing & Needle Arts Classes........................................................17 Theaters: Film Festivals.....................................................................17
SPECIAL NEEDS 85
Yes She Can Inc. Empowers Teen Girls on the
Autism Spectrum................................................................................85 Wings of Eagles, Wings of Angels —
Safety Nets For Families of Seriously Ill Children ...................89
General Resources..............................................................................99 Diverse Ability Swim Lessons...................................................... 101 Equine Assisted Learning & Psychotherapy.......................... 101
MUSEUMS & HISTORICAL SITES 64
NATURE & SCIENCE 68
In Wonder Of The Natural World..........................................................69 A Focus On Nature Is Changing Therapy For Kids ........................71
Geology & Rockhounding...............................................................68 Nature & Wildlife Centers, Organizations & Rescues ............68 Planetariums, Observatories & Astronomy ..............................70 Science & Technology .......................................................................70 Spelunking (Caves).............................................................................70
BIRTHDAY LOCATION IDEAS 19
EDUCATION 22
Wildflower Open Classroom — Opening Minds
and Opening Future Doors............................................................22
Five Reasons to Consider Montessori Education
for Your Child ........................................................................................32 Kid Collections: A Great Way to Boost
Science Processing Skills..................................................................36
Early Childhood Education .............................................................24 Field Trips & Tours ...............................................................................25 Fundraising Ideas................................................................................28 Homeschool Support & Resources..............................................28 Homework Help Websites...............................................................28 Learning Services & Tutoring .........................................................29 Libraries & Early Childhood Literacy ...........................................29 Nature Education................................................................................29 Schools: Colleges ................................................................................30 Schools: Private....................................................................................30 Schools: Public Schools County Offices.....................................30 Teacher & Classroom Support .......................................................31
SUMMER CAMPS 90
Surprising Things I Learned After Sending
My Child to Camp ...............................................................................90
PARKS, RECREATION & SPORTS 72
Travel Eastern Shasta County Like a Local ................................81 Rock Climbing Basics In The North State ..................................86
Aquatics: Swim Instruction, Pools, Centers & Parks ..............72 Baseball ................................................................................................... 73 Bicycling & Local Bike Trails.............................................................73 Bowling ................................................................................................... 75 Cheerleading ........................................................................................75 Climbing Walls/Towers .....................................................................76 County Parks Departments.............................................................76 Football ................................................................................................... 76 Freerunning/Parkour ......................................................................... 76 Golf: Clubs, Courses, Miniature Golf & Resorts........................77 Gymnastics ............................................................................................77 Hiking ......................................................................................................78 Hockey: Ice & Roller............................................................................78 Indoor Play Areas................................................................................78 Kart Racing ............................................................................................78 Kayaking ................................................................................................. 78 Lacrosse ..................................................................................................79 Martial Arts............................................................................................79 Paintball & Airsoft Parks & Fields...................................................79 Pickleball ................................................................................................79 Recreation Departments .................................................................79 Rodeo ......................................................................................................79 Rowing ....................................................................................................79 Freerunning...........................................................................................79 Skateboarding......................................................................................80 Skating: Roller & Ice Facilities .........................................................80 Soccer ......................................................................................................80 Swim Teams...........................................................................................81 Tennis.......................................................................................................81 Trampoline ............................................................................................81 Wrestling ................................................................................................81 Ziplining .................................................................................................81
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 94
Volunteer Opportunities For Kids Outside In Nature...........94
YOUTH & TEENS 96
Girl Scouts of America - Making a Big Impact
on Their Communities ......................................................................96 Who Knew My Teen Pulling Away Would
Hurt My Heart This Much.............................................................. 100 Boy Scouts of America — Teaching Leadership
And Giving Back To The Community Since 1910 ................ 101
Scholarship Opportunities..............................................................97 Teen Employment ..............................................................................97 Volunteer Opportunities for Youth & Teens .............................97 Youth & Teen Clubs & Centers........................................................98
FAMILY LIFE & SUPPORT 37
7 Great Ways to Support a Single Parent...................................37 Junto — Men Meeting to Share Growth & Mutual Improvement........................................................................................46 La Leche League USA - Helping Parents Learn
About Successful Breastfeeding...................................................49
Backyard Solutions.............................................................................38 Cultural Awareness ............................................................................38 Early Childhood Programs ..............................................................39 Family & Community Resource Centers ....................................39 Food Banks ............................................................................................40 Foster Care & Adoption ....................................................................40 Grief Support........................................................................................41 Legal Assistance ..................................................................................41 Parenting Classes & Enrichment...................................................42 Playgroups ............................................................................................. 42 Single Parenting Resources ............................................................42 Toy Shops: Specialty & Locally Owned.......................................42 Twins & Multiples................................................................................42
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