Central California Fun Activities Guide

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  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

  San Francisco

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  Looking for a way to turn San Francisco into a giant game board? Urban Adventure Quest has created a family-based scavenger hunt that combines the fun of the amazing race with a three-hour tour. Guided from any smart phone, groups make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. Using a smart phone as 'the guide' allows teams to start when they want and determine their own pace of play. Stop for lunch midway or just enjoy the sights and sounds of the city.' why not, it's your schedule? Offered at a fixed price for a group vs. per person pricing, this city tour/game offers a great value to those on a budget. This Family Friendly activity is great for ages from 7-70. Register @ www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com. (less) ... Read more

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  Paso Robles

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  Looking for a way to turn Paso Robles into a giant game board? Urban Adventure Quest has created an interactive scavenger hunt that combines the fun of the Amazing Race with a two/three-hour sightseeing tour of Paso Robles. Guided from any smart phone, groups make their way among well-known and overlooked gems of this historic town, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. The adventure begins at City Park and takes you on a well-designed course among historic and cultural sights of the city including the Paso Robles Inn and the Carnegie Library. The tour requires approximately 1 mile of walking. Using a smart phone as "the guide" allows participants to start when they want and determine their own pace of play. Stop to enjoy some of the outdoor art or grab a bite to eat along the way....why not, it's your schedule? Available 365 days a year from Sunrise to Sunset. Offered at a fixed price for a group vs. per person pricing, this city tour/game offers a great value to those on a budget. (less) ... Read more

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  Camp Pillsbury

  Owatonna

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  Camp Pillsbury is an exciting, safe, fun, coed overnight summer camp for kids ages 6-17.

     It is a unique sleep over camp in Minnesota that provides over 100 activities to choose from. No matter what each child's interests are, they are certain to find activities that not only fascinate them, but help build their character, self-esteem and confidence. Camp Pillsbury offers its campers the chance to fly on the trapeze, participate in musical theater, team sports (such as basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball), learn magic tricks, go horseback riding, tumble, dance, and play an instrument - all in the same day! Because each camper chooses the activities they participate in, they are spending their day with campers who share the same interests, helping form stronger bonds with new friends. The programs and classes we offer put an emphasis on activities that today's kids gravitate to. Camp Pillsbury offers Circus Arts, Rock Band, Musical Theater, Dance, Fine Arts and Crafts, Technology/Digital Arts & Multimedia, Team Sports, Individual Sports, Magic, Water Sports, Extreme Sports, Horseback Riding, Orchestra, Woodworking, Vocal Ensembles, Cheer, Gymnastics, Role Playing Games, Archery, Weightlifting, and much more. Our fully elective program allows campers to select all of their favorite activities and to also try new ones within our established daily schedule. Campers have the opportunity to develop existing skills and explore new interests. Every program and activity is open to all age groups and all skill levels where we meet each child's individual needs and respect their individuality. Our day is comprised of 6 one hour periods; three Majors and three Minors. Majors are taken at the same time each day with the same staff and campers and is an activity that each camper has chosen to learn more about, get better at and be in the end of session show or exhibition. Campers choose three Minors each day that they can try once or repeat as often as they like. This allows campers plenty of opportunity to try new activities they have never been exposed to before. Campers thrive, building on existing interests and developing new ones. They flourish and excel in the areas they become passionate about and self-confidence soars. They become better singers, dancers, actors, athletes, artists, musicians and even students. Camp Pillsbury is helping kids from all over the world be successful through programs led by experts in a unique camp environment. Our campers learn from the best to be the best. They also form friendships that last a lifetime. Campers sleep in dorms and will be provided with great food, fun and friends throughout the summer. (less) ... Read more

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  Campus by the Sea

  Avalon

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  For over four decades Christian Families have called Campus by the Sea the best family vacation with a purpose.

     For over four decades Christian Families have called Campus by the Sea the best family vacation with a purpose. Located in a private cove on Santa Catalina Island, all guests come by chartered ferry from San Pedro, Long Beach, Newport Beach or Dana Point harbors, easily accessible from all of Southern California. Church Youth Pastors love it too for Middle School, Jr. High and High School Summer Combo Camps or build your own guest group retreat with the most unique setting for a conference center: a quarter mile of private beach looking back at the California mainland. With our seaside location, nautical-themed play yard and rustic yet comfortable family-sized cabins many discover why CBS is an exceptional destination for family vacation. Our well-trained and carefully screened college-age staff are eager to serve with enthusiasm and kindness with a level of professionalism that rivals the service of the best all-inclusive resorts for families. Come experience the wonder and pristine beauty of Catalina Island and the many sight-seeing opportunities offered by Avalon, the quaint tourist village just three miles from camp. Discover why many refer to Catalina as the island of romance and see how rejuvenating a week or weekend at Campus by the Sea can be for your family or church group. (less) ... Read more

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  Catalina Sea Camp

  Toyon Bay

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  Summer camp on Catalina Island is a great way to spend the summer. Wonderful memories and new friends await at Catalina Sea Camp one of California's premier overnight summer camps.

     Our one-week and three-week camps are one of a kind ocean adventure and marine biology summer camps located at Toyon Bay on Catalina Island. Sea Camp offers three one-week sessions for boys and girls ages 8-13 and two three-week coed sessions for teens ages 12-17. Our hand-picked counselors and instructors create an atmosphere of fun and excitement while leading campers on a host of ocean adventure, marine biology, and social summer camp activities. Catalina Sea Camp is a program developed by Catalina Island Marine Institute, also known as "CIMI". Rules for participation in Guided Discoveries programs are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap (less) ... Read more

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  Hearst Castle

  San Simeon

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  Historic House Museum

     Hearst Castle is one of the largest of approximately 5,000 historic house museums in the U.S., with one of the most sophisticated guided tour programs in the country. Once the home of William Randolph Hearst, California State Parks strives to keep the estate looking like a private residence. The tours take the visitor back into time through the interpretation of a combination of many aspects regarding the estate, including William Randolph Hearst and his family, and the collection, architecture, gardens and lifestyle at the Castle. Formal guide training is an integral aspect of Hearst Castle. Castle tour guides are initially trained a total of 168 hours with additional in-service training and ongoing independent study between tours, resulting in a high quality interpretive experience for all who visit "The Enchanted Hill." (less) ... Read more

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  Madame Tussauds Hollywood

  Los Angeles

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  Located next door to the World Famous Chinese Theatre, Madame Tussauds is Hollywood's newest must-see attraction where you can see, touch and take photos with all of your favorite celebrities! We've taken down the museum-style ropes and poles so that YOU can get up-close and personal with Hollywood's biggest A-listers. Sit down for breakfast with Audrey Hepburn, be the President and take your seat in the Oval Office, ride a bike with everyone's favorite Extraterrestrial friend E.T., and shoot hoops with Kobe Bryant. With over 125 figures, there is something for everyone!

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  Planet Granite - Belmont

  Belmont

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  Kids are natural-born climbers who can put older folks to shame with their awesome proportional body strength and uninhibited moves. Climbing is great for kids! It helps them learn patience, persistence, and confidence in their abilities. Here at Planet Granite we offer a variety of programs for your kids and their friends to get the next generation of climbers started right, including birthday parties, parents learn the ropes, after school clubs, winter, spring, and summer camps, and Parents' Night Off.

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  Planet Granite - San Francisco

  San Francisco

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  Kids are natural-born climbers who can put older folks to shame with their awesome proportional body strength and uninhibited moves. Climbing is great for kids! It helps them learn patience, persistence, and confidence in their abilities. Here at Planet Granite we offer a variety of programs for your kids and their friends to get the next generation of climbers started right, including birthday parties, parents learn the ropes, after school clubs, winter, spring, and summer camps, and Parents' Night Off.

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  Winchester Mystery House

  San Jose

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  Interested in one of San Jose's oldest historical attractions? Visit The Winchester Mystery House!

     The Winchester Mystery House is the beautiful but bizarre mansion built by Sarah Pardee Winchester, heiress of the Winchester Repeating Arms fortune. Construction began in 1884, and didn't stop for 38 years until her death in 1922. Tormented by the guilt of Winchester Rifle victims, Mrs. Winchester built the dizzying Victorian-style structure with many odd and mysterious features. Doors that open to walls, stairways that lead to the ceiling, and many more oddities in the massive 160-room mansion. Open to the public since 1923, the Winchester Mystery House offers daily guided tours of the estate.

Events/Performances

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  Color Me Mine 9 Bay Area Locations

  9 Bay Area Locations

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  Plan your next birthday party or special event at Color Me Mine in one of our 9 Bay Area Locations (see map for more details)!

     Color Me Mine pottery painting studio offers amazing birthday parties and special events for any occasion for all ages here in our studio, or at your location! We proudly serve and support our local community groups. Ask about our programs and events for Schools, Scouts, Churches, Preschools, Hospitals, Retirement Facilities and more. Color Me Mine is not just for kids! Check out our adult pottery painting workshops and events! Visit our website to learn more about our event packages and book today! All of our materials are non-toxic and food safe.

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  Tortuga Music Festival 2019

  Ft Lauderdale

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  Ft Lauderdale April 12-14!

     Held on the white sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach Park in a beautiful oceanside setting, Tortuga Music Festival is a 3-day, multi-stage music festival featuring some of the biggest names in country, rock and roots music. Tortuga Music Festival brings like-minded fans together for an unforgettable beach weekend experience that pairs music with meaning to raise awareness for marine conservation. Tortuga Music Festival works hand in hand with the Rock The Ocean Foundation to increase public awareness about the issues impacting the world's oceans and to support scientific research, education, and ocean conservation initiatives. Over $1,000,000 has been given back to our Conservation Village partners as a direct result of ticket sales and donations from Rock The Ocean's Tortuga Music Festival. Check out our lineup and learn more about ocean conservation and how you can help. (less) ... Read more

Family Activities

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  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

  San Francisco

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  Looking for a way to turn San Francisco into a giant game board? Urban Adventure Quest has created a family-based scavenger hunt that combines the fun of the amazing race with a three-hour tour. Guided from any smart phone, groups make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. Using a smart phone as 'the guide' allows teams to start when they want and determine their own pace of play. Stop for lunch midway or just enjoy the sights and sounds of the city.' why not, it's your schedule? Offered at a fixed price for a group vs. per person pricing, this city tour/game offers a great value to those on a budget. This Family Friendly activity is great for ages from 7-70. Register @ www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com. (less) ... Read more

  Save 20% on a Fun Scavenger Hunt Adventure

  Turn Your City into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Combine the excitement of the Amazing Race with a three-hour city tour. Guided from any smart phone, teams make…

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  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

  Paso Robles

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  Looking for a way to turn Paso Robles into a giant game board? Urban Adventure Quest has created an interactive scavenger hunt that combines the fun of the Amazing Race with a two/three-hour sightseeing tour of Paso Robles. Guided from any smart phone, groups make their way among well-known and overlooked gems of this historic town, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. The adventure begins at City Park and takes you on a well-designed course among historic and cultural sights of the city including the Paso Robles Inn and the Carnegie Library. The tour requires approximately 1 mile of walking. Using a smart phone as "the guide" allows participants to start when they want and determine their own pace of play. Stop to enjoy some of the outdoor art or grab a bite to eat along the way....why not, it's your schedule? Available 365 days a year from Sunrise to Sunset. Offered at a fixed price for a group vs. per person pricing, this city tour/game offers a great value to those on a budget. (less) ... Read more

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  Turn Your City into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Combine the excitement of the Amazing Race with a three-hour city tour. Guided from any smart phone, teams make…

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  bitWise Academy

  bitWise Academy

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  25% DISCOUNT - ENROLL YOUR KIDS IN ONLINE S.T.E.M. CLASSES IN CALIFORNIA TODAY!

     Are you interested in extending your child's learning beyond the classroom this academic year? Join bitWise Academy and take self-paced online classes in STEM and Computer Science!

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  Campus by the Sea

  Avalon

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  For over four decades Christian Families have called Campus by the Sea the best family vacation with a purpose.

     For over four decades Christian Families have called Campus by the Sea the best family vacation with a purpose. Located in a private cove on Santa Catalina Island, all guests come by chartered ferry from San Pedro, Long Beach, Newport Beach or Dana Point harbors, easily accessible from all of Southern California. Church Youth Pastors love it too for Middle School, Jr. High and High School Summer Combo Camps or build your own guest group retreat with the most unique setting for a conference center: a quarter mile of private beach looking back at the California mainland. With our seaside location, nautical-themed play yard and rustic yet comfortable family-sized cabins many discover why CBS is an exceptional destination for family vacation. Our well-trained and carefully screened college-age staff are eager to serve with enthusiasm and kindness with a level of professionalism that rivals the service of the best all-inclusive resorts for families. Come experience the wonder and pristine beauty of Catalina Island and the many sight-seeing opportunities offered by Avalon, the quaint tourist village just three miles from camp. Discover why many refer to Catalina as the island of romance and see how rejuvenating a week or weekend at Campus by the Sea can be for your family or church group. (less) ... Read more

  10% Off Catalina Family Camp that starts June 21

  Deposit not at risk if event postponed by COVID-19 precautions. Act now to reserve a space for your family at a week-long, all-inclusive vacation with a purpose at a private beach campgroun…

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  Catalina Sea Camp

  Toyon Bay

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  Summer camp on Catalina Island is a great way to spend the summer. Wonderful memories and new friends await at Catalina Sea Camp one of California's premier overnight summer camps.

     Our one-week and three-week camps are one of a kind ocean adventure and marine biology summer camps located at Toyon Bay on Catalina Island. Sea Camp offers three one-week sessions for boys and girls ages 8-13 and two three-week coed sessions for teens ages 12-17. Our hand-picked counselors and instructors create an atmosphere of fun and excitement while leading campers on a host of ocean adventure, marine biology, and social summer camp activities. Catalina Sea Camp is a program developed by Catalina Island Marine Institute, also known as "CIMI". Rules for participation in Guided Discoveries programs are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap (less) ... Read more

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  Color Me Mine 9 Bay Area Locations

  9 Bay Area Locations

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  Immerse your child in the arts with Color Me Mine in one of our 9 Bay Area Locations (see map for more details)!

     At Color Me Mine we feel it is equally important for children to learn about and experience the arts. Color Me Mine is committed to providing a forum for kids to express their creativity, to relax, have some fun and learn in a creative and pressure-free environment.

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  Planet Granite - Belmont

  Belmont

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  Kids are natural-born climbers who can put older folks to shame with their awesome proportional body strength and uninhibited moves. Climbing is great for kids! It helps them learn patience, persistence, and confidence in their abilities. Here at Planet Granite we offer a variety of programs for your kids and their friends to get the next generation of climbers started right, including birthday parties, parents learn the ropes, after school clubs, winter, spring, and summer camps, and Parents' Night Off.

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  Planet Granite - San Francisco

  San Francisco

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  Kids are natural-born climbers who can put older folks to shame with their awesome proportional body strength and uninhibited moves. Climbing is great for kids! It helps them learn patience, persistence, and confidence in their abilities. Here at Planet Granite we offer a variety of programs for your kids and their friends to get the next generation of climbers started right, including birthday parties, parents learn the ropes, after school clubs, winter, spring, and summer camps, and Parents' Night Off.

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  The Coding School

  The Coding School

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  LEARN TO CODE this Summer from Top Engineers!

     Coding is hard, which is why we created the most supportive, personalized, and risk-free coding experience possible. codeConnects Summer program offers one-on-one and small group coding lessons for grades 4-12 from top computer scientists at Google, SpaceX, & Harvard -- all from the comfort of your own home! Students meet face-to-face with their instructor online over video chat and receive personalized lessons tailored to their own learning style and interests. Advancing at their own pace, students have the opportunity to delve into cutting-edge tech fields rarely taught to K-12 students, including Artificial Intelligence, 3D Game Dev, Mobile App Building, FinTech, Pre AP CS, and more! (less) ... Read more

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  Winchester Mystery House

  San Jose

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  Interested in one of San Jose's oldest historical attractions? Visit The Winchester Mystery House!

     The Winchester Mystery House is the beautiful but bizarre mansion built by Sarah Pardee Winchester, heiress of the Winchester Repeating Arms fortune. Construction began in 1884, and didn't stop for 38 years until her death in 1922. Tormented by the guilt of Winchester Rifle victims, Mrs. Winchester built the dizzying Victorian-style structure with many odd and mysterious features. Doors that open to walls, stairways that lead to the ceiling, and many more oddities in the massive 160-room mansion. Open to the public since 1923, the Winchester Mystery House offers daily guided tours of the estate.

Fun Centers

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  Boomers!

  Santa Maria

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  When it comes to fun, Boomers is a blast! Whether you're celebrating a birthday, having a party, doing corporate parties, events and team building, or spending quality time with family and friends, Boomers makes everything easier and hassle free. With attractions like Batting Cages, Miniature Golf, Go Karts, Bumper Boats, Rock Wall, Arcade and Lil' Thunder Road, Boomers is the perfect place for fun!

Museums/Zoos

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  Madame Tussauds Hollywood

  Los Angeles

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  Located next door to the World Famous Chinese Theatre, Madame Tussauds is Hollywood's newest must-see attraction where you can see, touch and take photos with all of your favorite celebrities! We've taken down the museum-style ropes and poles so that YOU can get up-close and personal with Hollywood's biggest A-listers. Sit down for breakfast with Audrey Hepburn, be the President and take your seat in the Oval Office, ride a bike with everyone's favorite Extraterrestrial friend E.T., and shoot hoops with Kobe Bryant. With over 125 figures, there is something for everyone!

Preschool Activities

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  Reading Eggs

  Online

  Reading Eggs

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  Learn to Read in 30 Days for FREE! Reading Eggs is the multi-award winning reading program for ages 2 to 13 that uses scientific research to help your child learn to read, in just weeks! Our mission has always been to make learning easy and fun for young learners, and we feel there's never been a more important time to do this. That's why we're giving you 30 days' free access to the Reading Eggs and Mathseeds online learning programs. This 30 days' free access is our effort to ensure your child can continue learning at home with a quality educational resource designed by experienced educators and used by over 10 million children worldwide. (less) ... Read more

  12 Months of Reading Eggs and Bonus Mathseeds for $45

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  Tiny Tykes

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  TinyTykes Pre-School Soccer Programs - 355 California Programs

     Child development through Challenger's nationally acclaimed innovative pre-school soccer program! TinyTykes is an innovative program, created by childcare specialists that introduces children aged 2 to 5-years to the basic skills of soccer. Both our Cubs (2- 3 years) and our Lions (4-5 years) modules use fundamental soccer activities, games and stories to develop their skills in the following areas: Balance, Agility and Coordination Technical Skills Gross motor skills Physical Development Social skills Self confidence Communication Teamwork