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SFkids.org Newsletter
June 2011
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Summer is finally here! While we may have some fog we're also in for a lot of great days. We've got lots of ideas about what to do and lots of ideas about where to escape if the fog invades too many days. We've also got the most comprehensive list of camps, weekend events, and more.
Look out for more 4th of July ideas next week.
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.
-Chris, Kim, Nina & Robin |
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SFkids.org Events Calendar Highlights | |
Check out these great events around SF this week:
Father's Day Weekend Fun 2011:
- Family Day at the Museum of the African Diaspora. Saturday. Regular museum admission applies.
- Neighborhood Free Days at California Academy of Sciences: 94102, 94103, 94104, 94105, 94107, 94111, 94124, 94130, 94158. All weekend. Free.
- Traditional California Big Time Gathering at Yerba Buena Gardens. Saturday. Free.
- HeliFest at Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos. Saturday & Sunday. Regular museum admission applies.
- North Beach Festival. Saturday & Sunday. Free.
- Northern California Pirate Festival at Vallejo Waterfront. Saturday & Sunday. Free.
- San Francisco Juneteenth Festival. Saturday & Sunday. Free.
- Picklewater Free Circus Festival at Union Square. Sunday. Free.
- Native Contemporary Arts Festival at Yerba Buena Gardens. Sunday. Free.
- Father's Day at Hidden Villa with the Banana Slug String Band. Sunday. $15 per person.
- Father's Day BikeAbout at San Francisco Zoo. Sunday. $25-$30.
- Father's Day Living Ship Day on USS Hornet. Sunday. Regular admission applies.
- Free Admission for Dads at The Contemporary Jewish Museum. Sunday. Free for dads; regular admission applies to others.
- Free Day at the Museum of the African Diaspora. Sunday. Free.
- Stern Grove Festival: Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings. Sunday. Free.
- NextGEN Science Fair at Fort Mason. Sunday. $10-$20.
See more events on our Calendar.
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More Father's Day... | 
Looking for a last minute Father's Day gift idea? 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....)
San Francisco kids tell us why they love their dads read more...) |
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Stay in the Loop on the SF Scoop | |
Keep the fans coming, spread the word to all your friends. See our facebook page here... Please don't forget to click "LIKE" on our postings. It really makes a difference in its visibility to other parents.
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Bay Area County Fairs 2011 |  It's fair season and the Bay Area offers country fairs throughout the Summer. Although the fairs have a lot of typical fair offerings like food, concerts, rides, shows, and fireworks, each fair offers something different. Some offer one price which includes admission and all entertainment. Other fairs offer free entrance but charge for entertainment and rides. Check each fair website for more unique and specific information. See the full list here. |
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Top Ten Ideas for 4th of July Family Fun 2011 | 
1. Ride a train. Roaring Camp railroad in Felton hosts an old-fashioned sock-hop, full of tasty treats and a patriotic ride along the rails.
2. Build something. Visit the Berkeley Marina 4th of July celebration and let the kids burn off their holiday sugar with a hammer and nails at the Adventure Playground .
Read more....
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Green 15: Wildflowers Gone Wild | |
by Chris Giorni, founder of Tree Frog Treks
 With all this late spring and early summer rain the wild flowers just keep coming. Try a trip down to Land's End (just above the Cliff House and Sutro Baths above Ocean Beach) to see an amazing site of colors and critters. The new restoration project is in full bloom - red Indian Paint brushes, blue and yellow lupines, orange sticky monkey flowers and red bee plants, which are pulling in their fair share of honey and bumble bees. Red-tailed hawks soar above as Ravens cajole in the seaside wind currents. All over the city the flowers are flowing - Golden Gate Park, McLaren Park, Glen Canyon, Corona Heights - so get out and get dirty...and smell the flowers while you are at it. Enjoy the outside together. |
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Summer Camp! | 
SFkids.org has the most comprehensive list of camps around. See our Camps Page to browse around and find a great camp for your kids.
Also check these great SFkids.org guides:
Special Deals from our Partners!
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| Apply to Join Youth Empowerment Fund Advisory Board |  Apply to Join DCYF's Youth Empowerment Fund Advisory Board (YEFAB). Applications Due Monday, September 12th @ 5pm. Term from October 2011 to July 2012. Download an application from www.yefsf.org/whoweare. The Youth Empowerment Fund (YEF) of the San Francisco Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families is looking for passionate youth leaders to help decide how to fund and support youth programs throughout San Francisco. For more info, contact Bryant Tan, Youth Empowerment Fund Manager at yef@dcyf.org or (415)557-6727. |
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Whooping Cough Vaccines (Tdap) |
California Immunization Law Update: A new pertussis (whooping cough) immunization school entry requirement for 7th-12th grade students begins July 1, 2011. If your child has already gotten this shot, it is good for 10 years.
You just need to get a copy of vaccination from your doctor and give to the school. For more information and free clinic dates. Last free clinic is August 6th.
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SF Public Library Summer Reading Program | |
 Take part in this year's SF Public Library Summer Reading Program (for infants to 12-year-olds). Runs June 1-July 30.
Check out the Kids website (ages 1-12) or Teen website (ages 13-18) for information about how to sign up, what the prizes are, weekly craft ideas, and more. This year kids can log their hours online.
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Camping | |
 Camping is one of the best activities you can do with your kids. It can also be a very economical vacation and there are many great spots that aren't too far away. Hard core backpacking? RV trip? Car camping? Camp Mather? We even have options for those who would rather find a cabin in the woods or just take a day trip.
Check out our Camping Page for great resources.
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San Francisco Junteenth Festival |  Saturday, June 18, 2011 & Sunday, June 19, 2011 June 19, 2011 marks the 61st Annual San Francisco Juneteenth Festival, the largest gathering of African- Americans in Northern California. Juneteenth celebrates and observes the African-American traditions and contributions to our City and nation. Please call the African American Art and Culture Complex at (415)931-2729.
Please find additional information, event details, and contact information here |
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Birth & Baby Fair | 
Saturday, June 25th, 10am-4pm
Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion,
999 Marina Blvd.
birthandbabyfair.com
General Admission is $8 for one ticket. Children 18 and under are free.
If you're expecting a baby the Birth and Baby Fair is the place to be. The fair features local businesses and resources as well as independent designers with the aim to educate and expose new & expecting parents and young families to unique & beneficial products & services.
Don't be late! The first 150 families will receive a free gift bag with discounts and products from many of our exhibitors and sponsors. There will also be a raffle for numerous prizes.
GIVEAWAY! The Birth & Baby Fair has generously offered to donate five pairs of tickets. Email us for a chance to win. Buying tickets? Use the SFkids.org discount code: Enter "sfkids" and save $2 off each admission ticket. |
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First Fridays on Lower 24th Street |
Where: 24th Street (between Mission & Potrero Streets)
When: Friday, July 1st. 6-9:30pm
July 1st marks the first in a series of First Fridays in the lower part of 24th Street (between Mission and Potrero). Enjoy activities for the whole family in the heart of the Mission.
Presented by the Lower 24th Street Merchants and Neighbors Association. For more information about the event click here. |
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Lessoning the Fury: Learning from Anger |
by Noelle Cochran, PsyD and Lele Diamond, MFT of Symbio.
Q: I'm the parent of three kids under the age of six. I've always considered myself a patient person - or at least until I had kids. Lately though, things have taken a turn for the worse. I've been losing my temper on a daily basis (and, more often than not, multiple times per day). I try to tell myself this is normal, that I've got a 2, 4 and 6 year-old, who's patience wouldn't be tested!? But the other day, (read more...)
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Free Summer Lunch for Kids and Teens | |
June 6 - August 5, 2011
Monday - Friday
All San Francisco youth ages 18 and younger receive a free healthy meal.
For more information and a list of specific sites see the Summer Lunch webpage. |
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