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Paintball & Airsoft Parks & Fields.............................................104 Pickleball ..........................................................................................104 Rodeo.................................................................................................104 Rowing ..............................................................................................104 Running ............................................................................................104 Skateboarding................................................................................104 Skating: Roller Facilities ..............................................................105 Soccer ................................................................................................105 Swim Teams.....................................................................................105 Tennis.................................................................................................105 Trampoline ......................................................................................106 Wrestling ..........................................................................................106 Ziplining............................................................................................106
SAFETY 108
Building a Fire-Resilient North State.....................................108 Tips to Help Children Face Their Fears..................................111 Babysitting Training Courses....................................................109 Bike & Board Helmets..................................................................109 Car Seat Safety ...............................................................................109 COVID Resources...........................................................................110 CPR & First Aid Training ..............................................................110 Domestic Violence, Trafficking & Abuse Prevention.......110 Fire Safety.........................................................................................110 Product Recalls & Awareness Websites................................111 Water Safety ....................................................................................111
SCIENCE & NATURE 112
S.O.S. - How Butte Environmental Council
is working with local families to Save Our Salmon! ........112 Geology & Rockhounding.........................................................112 Nature Education..........................................................................112 Nature & Wildlife Centers, Organizations & Rescues ......113 Planetariums, Observatories & Astronomy ........................114 Science & Technology .................................................................114 Spelunking (Caves).......................................................................114
SINGLE PARENT RESOURCES 115
Supporting Children’s Emotions
Through Separation and Divorce...........................................115 Help for Low-Income Single Parents and Families..........116 Parenting and Enrichment Classes ........................................117 Parent and Single Parent Support Groups .........................118 Playgroups .......................................................................................118 Separation & Divorce Support.................................................118
SPECIAL NEEDS 119
Understanding Neurodiversity ...............................................119 COMPASS Offers Innovative Services for Adults with Disabilities........................................................................................124 General Resources........................................................................120 Diverse Ability Swim Lessons...................................................123 Equine Assisted Learning & Psychotherapy.......................123 Sports.................................................................................................123
SUMMER CAMPS FOR 2025 125
GRANDPARENTING 69
Grandparents & Relative Caregivers Support Group ....... 69
HEALTH 71
A Year of Healthy Living................................................................ 71 The Joy of Pilates.............................................................................80 Childhood Cancer Patient Support ......................................... 73 Childhood Diabetes Patient Support ..................................... 73 Childhood Illness Patient Support ........................................... 73 Children’s Low Cost/No Cost Health Insurance .................. 73 Dental: Low-Cost Clinics & Resources..................................... 73 Dental: Pediatric Dentistry .......................................................... 74 Fitness Centers & Clubs ................................................................ 74 Hotlines............................................................................................... 75 Lactation Services........................................................................... 76 Medical Care ..................................................................................... 78 Mental & Emotional Health......................................................... 78 Occupational Therapy................................................................... 78 Pilates................................................................................................... 78 Smoking Cessation & Substance Abuse Help ..................... 78 Speech Therapy ............................................................................... 79 Vision Therapy, Screenings & Pediatric Eye Exams ............ 79 YMCAs ................................................................................................. 79
HEALTHY FOOD RESOURCES 81
Reading Food Labels: Helping Your Teens Make
Healthy Food Choices ................................................................... 81 Environmental Working Group’s Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen: Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce ............ 86 CSAs...................................................................................................... 82 Farmers & Growers Markets........................................................ 83 Farm Trails .......................................................................................... 84 Healthy Foods Organizations, Nutrition Info & Support. 84 U-Pick Farms...................................................................................... 85
MUSEUMS & HISTORICAL SITES 88
From One Dad to Another: The Power of Showing Up ... 10
ANIMALS 11
A Friend for Life – Is a Dog right for your Family? .............. 13 Domestic, Exotic & Farm Animals: Shelters,
Sanctuaries And Farms ................................................................. 11 Equine Assisted Learning & Psychotherapy......................... 12 Equine: Clubs, Lessons & Camps for Youth ........................... 12 Pets ....................................................................................................... 12
ARTS 15
North State Youth Orchestras .................................................... 15 Seed Paper......................................................................................... 20 Arts Businesses and Organizations.......................................... 16 Dance & Musical Theatre.............................................................. 17 Hands-On Art Instruction ............................................................ 16 Music Instruction & Groups ........................................................ 18 Music Schools................................................................................... 18 Sewing & Needle Arts Classes.................................................... 18 Theater Companies & Theater Groups For Youth............... 18 Youth Music....................................................................................... 19
BIRTHDAY LOCATION RESOURCES 21
CULTURAL AWARENESS 26
EDUCATION 29
Three schools, Three curricula, One goal .............................. 29 Alternative Learners Reach New Horizons with
Mastery Transcript Consortium................................................ 40 How Playing With Lego® Enhances Learning ...................... 46 Adult Education............................................................................... 30 Early Childhood Education ......................................................... 30 Field Trips & Tours ........................................................................... 31 Fundraising Ideas............................................................................ 36 Homeschool Support & Resources.......................................... 36 Homework Help Websites........................................................... 36 Learning Services & Tutoring ..................................................... 36 Libraries & Early Childhood Literacy ....................................... 38 Nature Education ............................................................................ 38 Schools: Colleges ............................................................................ 39 Schools: Private................................................................................ 39 Schools: Public Schools County Offices................................. 40 Teacher & Classroom Support ................................................... 40
PARKS & RECREATION 91
Aquatics: Swim Instruction, Pools, Centers & Parks .......... 91 Bicycling & Local Bike Trails......................................................... 91 County Parks Departments......................................................... 92 Hiking .................................................................................................. 92 Indoor Play Areas ............................................................................ 93 Recreation Departments ............................................................. 93
PLANET SUPPORT 94
From Byproduct to Bio-product ............................................... 94 Consignment Stores ...................................................................... 95 Ecological Reserves........................................................................ 95 Native Plant Nurseries................................................................... 96 Recycling Centers ........................................................................... 96 Solar Panel Companies.................................................................97 Surplus Stores & Reconstructed Goods ................................. 97 Thrift Stores ....................................................................................... 97
SPORTS 99
North State Star Student Athletes............................................ 99 The Benefits of a Summer Swim Racing League .............107 Baseball .............................................................................................100 Bowling .............................................................................................100 Cheerleading ..................................................................................101 Climbing Walls/Towers ...............................................................101 Football .............................................................................................101 Freerunning/Parkour ...................................................................101 Golf: Clubs, Courses, Miniature Golf & Resorts..................101 Gymnastics ......................................................................................102 Hockey: Roller.................................................................................102 Kart Racing ......................................................................................103 Kayaking ...........................................................................................103 Lacrosse ............................................................................................103 Martial Arts ......................................................................................103
FAMILY LIFE & SUPPORT 48
‘The Opt-Out Family’...................................................................... 48 La Leche League USA .................................................................... 57 How Doulas Can Help Moms and Families
During and After Childbirth ....................................................... 60 Backyard Solutions......................................................................... 49 Early Childhood Programs .......................................................... 49 Family & Community Resource Centers &
Caring Services................................................................................. 50 Foster Care & Adoption ................................................................ 51 Grief Support .................................................................................... 52 Legal Assistance .............................................................................. 52 Parenting Classes & Enrichment ............................................... 53 Playgroups ......................................................................................... 54 Toy Shops: Specialty & Locally Owned................................... 54 Twins & Multiples ............................................................................ 54
FRUGAL FAMILIES 64
Budget-Friendly Grocery Tips .................................................... 64 Free Family Activities in the North State ............................... 67 Budgeting & Financial Planning Assistance......................... 65 Consignment Stores ...................................................................... 65 Food Banks, Free Meals And Services For
The Unhoused.................................................................................. 66 Surplus Stores & Reconstructed Goods ................................. 67 Thrift Stores ....................................................................................... 67
YOUTH, TEENS & VOLUNTEERS 128
North State Youth Become Resilient, Adaptable and Ready for Work and Life through Local 4-H Clubs...........128 Scholarship Opportunities........................................................130 Teen Employment ........................................................................130 Volunteer Opportunities for Youth & Teens .......................130 Youth & Teen Clubs & Centers..................................................132
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