| SFkids.org Newsletter
February 2011 |
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 Happy Valentines Day from SFkids.org!
It's also the month everyone realizes they need to start thinking about what to do with their kids this summer. Don't worry, it's not too late. Luckily, SFkids.org has the most comprehensive list of camps around. We love to hear from other parents with ideas about
kid-friendly restaurants, activities, and more. We're also always looking for people to write feature articles. If you have something you'd like to submit, we'd love to hear from you. |
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| Happy Valentine's Day! | 
There are some great Valentine's Day events going on this weekend.
There are many, many more events on our calendar. |
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SFkids.org Events Calendar Highlights |
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Making a Gift of Love | 
by Chris Loughran
Making a handmade gift or giving the gift of love can mean so much to the one making it and the one receiving it. We have compiled a list of ideas for special giving for holidays, birthdays, and other special occasions. Some workshops and classes are FREE. (read more...)
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Race Matters: Talking to Your Kids | |
by Noelle Cochran, PsyD and Lele Diamond, MFT.
Q: I have a very outgoing, vivacious 4-year-old daughter. She is the kind of child who is interested in everything and won't let go of a subject until she's understood it. I love this quality in her, but I've recently come up against an unexpected struggle and I hope you can help me think this one through. (read more...)
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| SFkids.org Needs a Little Love |  Send us a little note telling us how you think SFkids.org makes San Francisco more family-friendly, what else you'd like to see, or any other feedback. We are also looking for people who might be willing to take part in some focus groups over the next couple of months or who would be interested in being potential advisory board members. If you might be interested in helping us shape the future of SFkids.org we would love to hear from you. Email us at webmaster@sfkids.org. |
| Gung Hay Fat Choy |
Celebrate the coming of the Year of the Rabbit and wish your neighbors "Gung Hay Fat Choy" (Happy New Year) by taking part in some of the great events in San Francisco.  Celebrations culminate with the Chinese New Year Parade, February 19th, 5:30pm-8 pm. The parade runs from downtown through Chinatown. This is one of the best parades San Francisco has to offer for families, and it is the only one that takes place at night. For more information see chineseparade.com.
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Free Summer Resource Fair 2011 Coming Soon! | |
 The staff at DCYF and SFUSD are hard at work hammering out the final details of the 6th Annual Summer Resource Fair. Keep checking back with SFkids.org to find out the final date and details.
In the mean time, search around our Camps Page. We are updating the camps as soon as information is available.
If you are a camp, keep checking SFkids.org for details and information about how to register for a table. Both non-profit and for-profit camps, classes, arts, sports, and family services-in San Francisco and beyond-are all welcome! There will be no charge for Exhibitors and no charge for people to attend this event.
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Camps, Camps, and More Camps |
SFkids.org has the most comprehensive list of camps around. We've been hard at work updating all of the summer camp information as well as information about spring break camps.
See our Camps Page to browse around and find a great camp for your kids.
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February Break Camps | |
If you're at a school that has a February Break (Ski Week) holiday February 21-25, it's often hard to find camps. We've compiled a list of camps operating during that week: 
Adventure Camps
Bay Area Discovery Museum
Belvedere-Tiburon Recreation Department
Celsius and Beyond
Kids Outdoor Club
Monkey Business Camp
Moss Beach Ranch
San Francisco SPCA
Tree Frog Treks |
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The Fall School Search, next steps | |
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SF Parents Guide to Driver's Education - Yikes! | |
by Chris Loughran
When our son turned 15½, we asked him if he wanted to start studying for his driver's education test, the rites of passage for so many before him. I picked up the Drivers Handbook and a Parent-Teen Guide at the DMV office. Our son responded (read more...)
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Family Snow Adventures |
 Just going to the snow can be a great thrill for kids (particularly City kids). While snow vacations can be really expensive, a quick day trip (read more ...) |
Tax Time
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 Tax time is just around the corner (April 15th). Our Money Page has lots of information about money matters in general, where to get your taxes done for free, and information about the Working Families Credit (WFC) |
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All We Want for 2011 is ... for You to be our Facebook Fan |
 We're hoping to have 1000 fans by the end of February. Help us reach our goal! Spread the word to all your friends. |
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San Francisco History EXPO at the Old Mint | |
February 12 and 13
88 5th Street
11am to 4pm
Free
The San Francisco Museum and Historical Society is proud to present the first San Francisco History Expo at the Old Mint building. This unique two-day event will bring together historical associations throughout the City to share their stories, archives and people--piecing together our past--while showcasing the diverse and distinctive contributions each neighborhood and ethnic group has made to San Francisco, and the evolution of these communities over the years. Additionally, FoundSF.org will capture oral histories and scan historic photographs brought in by the public to share online.
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2011 Shape Up Walking Challenge Registration Now Open | |
 Are you and your family ready to take steps toward a healthy 2011? The Shape Up SF Walking Challenge will take place February 26 to May 6, 2011. This program is a GREAT way to help your family improve health, reduce stress, build morale, and participate in inexpensive activities. Register at www.shapeupsfwalkingchallenge.org.
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How to Homestead -- 11 in 11 |
We recently discovered this great project, How To Homestead, which features instructional videos made by San Francisco on such topics as making home-made pie, form an egg co-op, and much, more. All year they are sponsoring neighborhood events in their 11 in 11 tour- How-to Homestead tours in all 11 San Francisco districts in 2011. From Hunters Point to the Richmond they will crisscross the City, delivering homestead skill shares during the day and new homestead films at night, as well as host potlucks and folk dancing. The events are free if you bring a potluck dish or $5 donation if you don't.
The official 11 in 11 tour begins on February 26 in District 2 at Booker T. Washington Community Center, located at 800 Presidio Ave. on the corner of Sutter Street.
See the full schedule on their website howtohomestead.org, plus information about upcoming dates in other districts. |
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Sunday Streets 2011 Dates Set! | 
March 20: kick off event along the Embarcadero from Fisherman's Wharf to Mission Bay
April 10: Great Highway and Golden Gate Park; 'Penguins to Penguins'
May 8: Mission route, including the popular route along 24th and Valencia Streets
June 12: Bayview route, 3rd Street from Mission Bay, Dogpatch to the Bayview Opera House
July 10: Great Highway route #2
August 14: Civic Center/Tenderloin route
September 11: Western Addition route, including North of Panhandle, Alamo Square and Fillmore and Japantown neighborhoods
October TBD: Mission route #2
For more information see the Sunday Streets website. |
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February is Black History Month. There are many events around the City, particularly in our local libraries. See 
