
The Ultimate Guide to Teen Tours
Child Development, Travel, Tweens & Teens, Vacations
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO TEEN TOURS
When my soon to be fourteen-year-old daughter asked me this question my initial response was, “There is no way you are going, especially without me.”
And then I saw the cost of the trip which only solidified my ...read more

10 Questions to Ask When Starting Your Camp Search
Safety, Seasonal, Summer Camp, Travel
10 Questions to Ask When Starting Your Camp Search
Selection a camp for your child can be exciting. You know that camp is the right choice. But now you need to figure out which camp is the right choice. The following is a list of questions designed to help you ...read more
FEATURED SCHOOLS
525 San Antonio Ave
Palo Alto, California 94306
Palo Alto, California 94306
short description: Athena Academy is a non-profit private school established in 2010, devoted to educating dyslexic and twice exceptional children, grades 1 - 8. Athena Academy’s teaching methods build on the dyslexic student’s natural, picture-oriented learning style.
960 W Hedding St
San Jose, California 95126
San Jose, California 95126
short description: Bellarmine College Preparatory is a community of men and women gathered together by God for the purpose of educating the student to seek justice and truth throughout his life.
1405 Solana Dr
Belmont, California 94002
Belmont, California 94002
short description: Charles Armstrong School unlocks the unique potential of students with dyslexia and related learning differences, changing the trajectory of their lives.
1100 47th St
Emeryville, California 94608
Emeryville, California 94608
short description: The East Bay German International School (EBGIS) is a dual-language German/English immersion school offering preschool through high school programs. We offer exceptional academics, a diverse international perspective, and a vibrant school community.
1070 41st St
Emeryville, California 94608
Emeryville, California 94608
short description: The East Bay German International School (EBGIS) is a dual-language immersion school offering preschool through ninth-grade programs, featuring project-based learning in small class sizes nurturing each student based on their unique needs.
1009 Heinz Avenue
Berkeley, California 94710
Berkeley, California 94710
short description: Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley is a bilingual French-American school, founded in 1977. In our Preschool (2s) to 8th Grade, we offer an international minded, warm and inspiring experience to our 400 students.
410 Alcatraz Ave
Oakland, California 94609
Oakland, California 94609
short description: Escuela Bilingüe Internacional is an independent PreK-8 school offering a multilingual, international education that inspires our students to engage with a changing global world.
425 Encinal Street
Santa Cruz, California 95060
Santa Cruz, California 95060
short description: Kirby School is an independent, co-educational college preparatory day school for grades 6-12 located in Santa Cruz. For over 25 years, we have welcomed learners from all backgrounds, beliefs and experiences.
1055 Ellis St
San Francisco, California 94109
San Francisco, California 94109
short description: Students and their families choose SHC for the strength of our academics, our diverse array of co-curricular opportunities, and for the warmth of our inclusive and nurturing community.
650 Clark Way
Palo Alto, California 94304
Palo Alto, California 94304
short description: Sand Hill Schol is the Silicon Valley school where learning differences are considered superpowers. At Sand Hill, we're dedicated to helping 2nd-8th grade students with language-based learning differences learn to love school again.
2226 Encinal Ave
Alameda, California 94501
Alameda, California 94501
short description: We want children to do more than just learn. We want them to think. We want them to think about what they think about. And then to take that understanding, to be changed by it, And then to change the world. And we believe that this begins here.
2212 Pacific Ave
Alameda, California 94501
Alameda, California 94501
short description: We want children to do more than just learn. We want them to think. We want them to think about what they think about. And then to take that understanding, to be changed by it, And then to change the world. And we believe that this begins here.
1400 6th St
Alameda, California 94501
Alameda, California 94501
short description: We want children to do more than just learn. We want them to think. We want them to think about what they think about. And then to take that understanding, to be changed by it, And then to change the world. And we believe that this begins here.
1475 Rose Street
Berkeley, California 94702
Berkeley, California 94702
short description: Children who love music have a home at The Crowden School for grades three through eight. Since 1983, Crowden’s ensemble-based curriculum has instilled in our students the collaborative, creative, and critical-thinking skills to succeed in life.
500 Saratoga Ave
San Jose, California 95128
San Jose, California 95128
short description: Educating more than 2,000 students TK-grade 12, Harker is the largest independent school of its kind in California, serving families of preschool, elementary, middle and high school-aged children, with each division on its own San Jose campus.
150 N San Pedro Road
San Rafael, California 94903
San Rafael, California 94903
short description: Small school, big impact! The Marin School is an independent, college-prep high school in San Rafael. Small by design, TMS students thrive in a challenging, collaborative environment where dedicated faculty set high expectations.
3650 Dimond Ave
Oakland, California 94602
Oakland, California 94602
short description: The Renaissance International School is an independent, Montessori school with campuses in Oakland and Piedmont for children ages 2 years through middle school. Our program includes art, music and French and Spanish language immersion.
SCHOOLS AND PRESCHOOLS
FEATURED EVENTS
FEATURED CAMPS
Camp Cities: Multiple Cities
A traditional summer day camp, providing a welcoming, lively, safe, positive, and diverse environment for children ages 3- 15.
ABA's Summer Intermediate Intensive Camp for Dancers 10+ Years and Ballet Theme Camps for Dancers 4-11 Years
Camp Cities: Dardanelle, Ca. (45min north of Sonora)
Founded in 1970, Camp St. Andrews San Bruno is an unforgettable, week-long, traditional summer camp in the High Sierras
Camp Cities: Oakland
Oakland ZooCamp takes great pride in creating age-appropriate programs for campers in Pre-K through High School. Expect an exciting week of outdoor nature discovery, animal adventurers, zoo tours, special behind the scenes and animal close ups!
Camp Cities: Berkeley
Dive deep into science with UC Berkeley's public science center this summer!
Camp Cities: Tiburon, CA Sausalito, CA
WildCare's Summer Nature Programs provide young people with an unforgettable wildlife and nature experience! This summer we are offering in person Nature Hikes and Virtual Wildlife Classes.
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