We are fortunate to have great choices throughout the county.

If the one you were thinking about is full, ask to be on a wait list. Check out others. Many camps have openings. We asked, and these local camps told us they have space: Camp Gateway on their beautiful, large new campus, Santa Cruz Soccer Camp; All About Theatre, CYT (Christian Youth Theater) and Little People's Repertory Theatre for those interested in dancing/singing/acting. In-person classes have are almost full, but The Art Factory has space in online classes (Koi by Lily).

If you're stressed about re-entry into the world, remember, camp leaders care and are following safe practices. Visit their websites or call them with your questions.

What about labeling belongings? Kids love labels with their name. Try NameBubbles (sale on until 9am 5/13), the kind you peel and press very firmly.

A referral from a local family came our way for adventure camping for teens and also a family camp (food and meal prep provided). Fieldguides Outdoor Education has been providing personalized camping and backpacking programs since 1983. These folks have it together! Peruse their website and you will be impressed!

Have a great weekend with your families, Parmalee

Are you a mosquito magnet, the kind who gets mosquito bites that itch terribly and take a year to finally disappear!? The kind who goes to bed only to hear one lone mosquito’s piercing siren, hovering somewhere nearby, homing in on your scent, waiting to pierce you the moment you doze off. You pull the sheet up over your head and go to sleep.

The next morning you wake up with an itchy scalp. She got you!

Felton Branch Library is now open for active browsing! Live Oak and La Selva Beach are also providing browsing now. Scotts Valley will be open for browsing beginning on the 17th of this month.

Childcare is Available! With covid subsiding, local businesses opening more fully and seeking employees, employers asking for employees to return to in-person work, parents are looking for safe, loving childcare. Sometimes friends' can help, but also consider calling the CDRC, for professional help.

These dedicated professionals know details about every licensed childcare facility in the county. Before you call, make your list of qualities you want for your children, such as philosophy, size, location, safe practices, years in business, age range, days needed, etc. In case you missed it, Read our popular article about CDRC > >

𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟑𝐭𝐡, 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟗-𝟐

Registration is open for SCCOE's 2021 Central Coast Foster & Homeless Education Summit: Reimagining Equity for Foster & Homeless Students. This FREE event is brought to you through a tri-county collaboration between Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz County Offices of Education.

This event is for: Educators, Foster Youth, Students/Families Experiencing Homelessness, Future Teachers & Social Workers, Higher Education, Child Welfare, Probation, Courts, CASA, Caregivers, Mental Health Agencies, and Community Based Organizations.

The opening session will feature young people who will inspire you to gain new insight and learn best practices when working with students in foster care, or students experiencing homelessness.

There are a variety of high-quality and informative workshop topics for you to choose from. An exciting addition to this year’s event will be the premiere of the independent film, 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝘿𝙤 𝙒𝙚 𝘽𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜? an inspirational film about determination through the stories of those who have experienced being in foster care, those who have provided for a foster child, and those who have supported them along the way. It also touches on homelessness and the increased risk of being a victim of human trafficking. More details about the film and the workshops are listed on the registration website. 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥

Equality means each individual or group of people is given the same resources or opportunities.

Equity recognizes that each person has different circumstances and allocates the exact resources and opportunities needed to reach an equal outcome.