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ALISO VIEJO LIBRARY 1 Journey Aliso Viejo; 949-360-1730 Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday-Saturday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday: Closed ANAHEIM CENTRAL LIBRARY 500 W. Broadway; 714-765-1880 Monday-Friday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: Closed For more information about special events this June & July check out www.anaheim.net/Facilities/Facility/Details/Central-Branch-Library-22 Related links Camps expect more ‘normal’ operations this year…
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A LITTLE DYNASTY CHINESE SCHOOL ●  Ages: Pre-kindergarten through high school ●  Dates: June 1-Aug. 19 ● 17072 Gillette Ave., Irvine; 9844 Research Drive, Irvine ● 949-509-0288 ● alittledynasty.com Conceived as “a virtual study abroad experience,” this full-day Mandarin-immersion camp combines hands-on STEAM projects and cultural activities while helping kids perfect their Chinese-language skills. Off-site…
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ABIDING SAVIOR SONSHINE DAY CAMP ● Ages: Preschool to sixth grade ● Dates: TBA ● 23262 El Toro Road, Lake Forest ● 949-837-4289 ● abidingsavior.com The camp presents creative and educational activities that explore nature, science, arts, self-esteem and more in a Christian atmosphere. Related links Camps expect more ‘normal’ operations this year What to…
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ANAHEIM SUMMER CAMPS ● Ages: 5-12 ● Dates: June 13-Aug. 12 ● Various locations in Anaheim ● 714-765-5155 ● anaheim.net The city offers camps to keep kids busy through the summer including CampVenture, a day camp of mixed activities and the O.A.K.S. nature camp inspired by Native American lifestyles. BREA SUMMER DAY CAMP ● Ages:…
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ACTING ACADEMY FOR KIDS SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS CAMPS ● Ages: 4-13 ● June 7-Aug. 13 ● 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, acting,…
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ADVENTURES IN STEM SCIENCE CAMP ●  Ages: Junior Adventure Camp 6-10; Adventure Camp 11-17 ●  Dates: June 13-Aug. 19 ● 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. Jocelyn, left, and her big…
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Most sleep-away camps will provide parents with a list of the things their child will need while away from home. If the camp doesn’t provide a packing list, ask for one! Some day camps also may require supplies and it’s best to ask in advance so your child can have the best camp experience. Plan…
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Camp operators in Orange County — and nationwide — are feeling more optimistic this spring that they will be able to offer children a more “normal” camp experience this summer following two years of disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “From what we are seeing there is incredible demand. We’re seeing off-the-charts enrollment for camps…
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Life in the world of personal finance would have been so much easier if we had known at age 18 what we learned from trial and error over time as an adult. Basic financial planning is not a subject taught at most schools. Our children learn about advanced subjects such as science, technology, engineering and…
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Q: Ira, they really screwed this up. Win the games they should have won (shorthanded 76ers, shorthanded Warriors, terrible Knicks) and they could have cruised to the finish. Now they have an old team that has to win to keep homecourt in the first round. They really screwed this up. Just hope they don’t run…
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