ACTING ACADEMY FOR KIDS SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS CAMPS ● Ages: 4-13 ● Dates: June 9-Aug. 15 ● 24196 Alicia Parkway, Mission Viejo; 14281 Chambers Road, Tustin; 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente ● 949-427-0072 ● www.actingacademyforkids.com Campers are guided through the production of a popular musical from start to finish. Students take daily classes in music,…
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ADVENTURES IN STEM SCIENCE CAMP ● Ages: Junior Adventure Camp 6-10; Adventure Camp 11-17 ● June 16-Aug. 5 ● The Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center, 2 Irvine Park Road, Orange ● 714-923-3191 ● www.outdooreducationcenter.org Activities include nature hikes, mining, sustainability, astronomy, zip lining, archery, swimming, and arts and crafts. OC summer camp guide 2025 The…
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Even the most social child could get nervous before attending summer camp for the first time. To ensure that your kids have the best possible experience, Henry DeHart, interim president and CEO of American Camp Association, suggests bringing them into the selection process. “Involving the child in that from the very beginning is very helpful,”…
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Although the Trump administration’s rationale for imposing massive tariffs on various imported goods vary by the hour, one of its key arguments is that such tariffs would bolster U.S.-based industries. California, of course, is one of the top wine producers in the world. Although only a state, it only trails the countries of Italy, Spain…
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From birding to sailing, there are a host of adventures waiting for kids within Orange County’s network of camps. While the summer months provide ample opportunities for children and teens to hone their talents or pick up a new skill, the lessons that they’ll learn through the camp experience can last for years to come.…
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Q. My friend who is 84 years old has a chronic condition that affects her balance. Unfortunately, her condition is progressive. She is quite fashionable, well dressed and uses an elegant leucite cane. To my dismay, she refuses to use a walker. Is there a way I can influence her to at least try using…
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For the first time in at least 14 years, state officials will release updated fire maps for Southern California on Monday, March 24, showing where wildfires are most likely to occur within the next several decades. With the acrid memories of January’s Palisades and Eaton fires still fresh, the new maps couldn’t be more timely. Among…
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Under the spell of Trumpian populism, the Republican Party has increasingly become hostile to fiscal responsibility and free markets. The president’s signature policy, the use of tariffs, is not only a tax on American businesses and consumers but an invitation to cronyism and corruption. With President Donald Trump’s tariffs leaving open the possibility of carve-outs,…
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The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe Sign up for Ponies Express newsletter…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — In a sense, both the NBA and college basketball are professional pursuits, with players getting paid. The difference: In the NBA, at least there’s some roster certainty. So it’s kind of discomfiting, for both questioner and respondent, but it must be asked of college players when any season ends: Are you coming…
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