Contest
Teen Talent Shows in Carlsbad. It’s time to put yourself in the limelight! Join the Carlsbad Idol: A Singing Competition on July 7 or the So You Think You Can Dance? Competition on July 21 where you will be judged by a three-person panel, and have the chance to win special prizes! Performances begin at 7 pm. Register by the Tuesday prior to the scheduled show (email darin.williamson@carlsbadca.gov). Carlsbad City Library’s Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, 1775 Dove Lane. 760-602-2058.
Activities/Fun Stuff
Ford Driving Skills for Life You finally got your driver’s license and have gained access to Dad’s car keys (Woohoo!). But before you start planning for endless road trips and beach hopping with the gang, make sure you get on the road to safety. Visit www.drivingskillsforlife.com for interactive games about safe driving and short videos of driving tips that can help you make better decisions behind the wheel. |
Watch “Avatar.” Journey to the land of Pandora where a paraplegic marine embarks on an adventure that ultimately leads him to protect the extraordinary world he has learned to call home. Aug. 12; movie starts at dusk. Kimball Bowl at Kimball Park, 148 E. 12th St., National City. www.summermoviesinthepark.com.
Beach Party at the Library. Get ready for a water fight, play Twister and enjoy hotdogs, soda and loads of snacks. Aug. 16, 4 pm. Free. Don’t forget to bring a towel! For grades 6-12. Poway Branch Library, 13137 Poway Rd. 858-513-2900.
Healthy Chats for Girls. Dr. Chrystal de Freitas leads this fun discussion for moms and daughters, ages 9-12, about the normal physical and emotional changes that preteens experience during puberty. Aug. 7, 2:30-5 pm. Mother/daughter pair $60. Register online. Scripps Mende Well Being Center, 4305 La Jolla Village Dr., La Jolla. www.healthychats.com.
Summer Craft. Make a frosted jar with a shell design. Aug. 5, 1 pm. Free. Campo-Morena Village Branch Library, 31356 Hwy. 94, Campo. 619-478-5945.
Snorkel with Sharks. Swim with schooling leopard sharks, smoothhound sharks and guitarfish while enjoying the mild surf and gently sloping beach of La Jolla shores. Aug. 27, 8-10 am. $30. For ages 10 & up; minors must be accompanied by a paid adult. For details, visit website. RSVP required. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu; 858-534-7336.
Let’s Zumba! Dance your body slim with this popular fitness program that blends Latin rhythms with easy-to-follow moves! Tuesdays, 1 pm & Thursdays, noon. Free. For teens & up. Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Branch Library, 9005 Aero Dr.
http://tinyurl.com/smkmlibrary; 858-973-1396.
The Sky Tonight: The Milky Way. Get a remarkable view of San Diego’s night sky in this planetarium show. Aug. 3, 7 & 8:15 pm. $10-$12. After the show, enjoy a free, telescope viewing outdoors on the Prado (weather permitting). Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park. www.rhfleet.org; 619-238-1233.
Remembering Your Summer: Scrapbooking for Teens. Fill your scrapbook pages with ticket stubs, concert tickets, beach photos and other summer mementos. Aug. 13, 2-3:30 pm. Free. Del Mar Branch Library, 1309 Camino Del Mar. 858-755-1666.
Twilight at Mission Trails Regional Park. Take this guided walk and explore the park under the dimming light of dusk and evening. Stroll the grasslands and learn about the critters of this important habitat. There’s a good chance you may see them in action at this time so keep your eyes peeled! Aug. 20, 6:45-8:15 pm. Free. Meet at the Kumeyaay Campground Entry Station, Two Father Junipero Serra Trail, Santee. www.mtrp.org; 619-668-3281.
Are You Up 2 the Challenge? Skill and creativity abound as teens and tweens spend an hour of fun challenges like hula hooping, running with an egg on a spoon and more. Aug. 17, 10 am. Free. Fletcher Hills Branch Library, 576 Garfield Ave., El Cajon. 619-466-1132.
Volunteer!
San Diego Oceans Foundation. Make a difference in ocean conservation and education through a variety of hands-on projects. Be a White Seabass feeder and help restore the abundance of fish in our oceans, study and report marine life off San Diego’s coast, be part of the Ocean in Motion program where you can interact with kids (snorkeling experience required) and more. To get started, visit www.sdoceans.org and click on “Get Involved” on the homepage.
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America invites teens from around the country to join this competition that challenges them to log at least 50 hours of service (through Aug. 31) that benefit individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, their caregivers and families, and write an essay of their experience. Take action and get the chance to win an Apple iPad! For guidelines, application materials and volunteer ideas, go to www.afateens.org. Entries must be postmarked by Sept. 12. |
Help Spread the Word! If you have an event, activity or website other teens might want to know about, email Jennifer A. Burman, Totally Teens Editor, at Jenny@SanDiegoFamily.com. A submission does not guarantee publication. The submission deadline for the July issue is June 1.
| < Prev | Next > |
|---|