Business Spotlight May 2011
Foundation Works to Maintain Outdoor Education Programs
Sixth grade camp and outdoor education programs of the San Diego County Office of Education have helped children learn hands-on science, achieve personal growth and explore community service and environmental stewardship since 1946. Formed in 2005, the Outdoor Education Foundation helps ensure that all students have the chance to participate in these programs. The dedicated teachers and educators who created the group knew that nature education had a positive, long-lasting impact on children both inside and outside of the classroom. They were deeply aware of the financial challenges facing schools, families and valuable outdoor education programs. The foundation provides resources, including student and school scholarships, in support of sixth grade camp and class-room programs like The Green Machine, Splash Science Lab and Marine Science Lab. Sustained through donations and sponsorships, the foundation welcomes public participation and offers special events and fundraisers like the annual Sustainable Feast at the Little Italy Farmer’s Market and the Camp Cuyamaca Campout on June 4. Enjoy free, monthly “Twilight Awakenings” hikes at trails around the county.
Outdoor Education Foundation
P.O. Box 710571, San Diego, CA 92171
www.oefoundation.org
Resale Shop Helps Parents Recycle Kids' Clothing and More
“Our store hopes to reduce our impact on the environment by promoting simple, yet effective ways to be ‘green’ that will benefit not only the environment, but your wallet as well,” says Cute as a Bug owner Ashley Tveten. “[We’re a] children’s and maternity resale boutique dedicated to providing customers with affordable, stylish and quality clothing, gear and equipment. We give customers the opportunity to recycle their clothing and other items for cash or store credit.”
The shop opened in 2010, and it sells and buys children’s and maternity clothing, strollers, bouncers, walkers, cribs, carriers, bassinettes, DVDs, toys and more. Cute as a Bug also sponsors events for the community, like meet-ups for locals and discussion groups on parenting subjects.
“We would like readers to know that resale is an affordable, clean, safe and easy way to make sure you have all the equipment you need for your baby,” Tveten says. “We buy almost every day and we make the process very easy and quick for customers. Our store is constantly getting great things, so check in often!”
Cute as a Bug
191 N. El Camino Real, Ste. 212, Encinitas
760-452-2140
www.cuteasabugresale.com
Child Development Assessments and Resources for Parents
“Is my child’s behavior typical? Is my child’s development on course? Can I do more to help my child? These are just some of the questions our counseling department routinely heard from concerned parents,” says Michael Stern, director of marketing for Jewish Family Service of San Diego. Its child assessment services test and identify developmental delays in infants, children and adolescents. The program is open to the entire San Diego community.
Developmental delays affect millions of children. Untreated disorders can interfere with school performance and affect their ability to build successful lives as adults.
Overseeing assessments is Dr. Bonny Forrest, J.D., Ph.D., a pediatric neuropsychologist who also developed Project SKIP (Screening Kids for Intervention and Prevention), an online program that helps screen for delays in childhood, including autism.
Assessments include developmental, relational, neuropsychological, psychological and educational.
Stern encourages parents to contact Jewish Family Services for an appointment. “Coupled with our well-respected counseling services for the entire family including individual, couples, child and family therapy, our child assessment services can offer a family a wealth of support.”
Jewish Family Service of San Diego, Child Assessment Services
8804 Balboa Ave., San Diego
858-637-3247
www.jfssd.org
Fitness Skills and Teamwork Highlighted at Cheer Gym
“Cheerleading is not only an amazing, hard sport, but it’s a great way for teenagers and kids to escape from daily life issues,” says Cheer San Diego co-owner Betty Shabat. “CheerSD was created in 2009 when Megan Eacret and I decided to follow our passion of creating an all-star cheerleading program.”
Tapping into their combined experiences as cheerleaders and coaches the women have put together a gym and fitness center that offers competitive cheer and dance teams, and classes in tumbling, pilates, yoga and crossfit.
“Coach Megan and I work hard to make sure your children are learning teamwork, new skills, and practicing safety when cheering,” Shabat says. “We are a big family. We try to offer events for parents as well as our athletes.” The on-site fitness studio lets parents take classes while their children are practicing. Cheer San Diego also hosts birthday parties and a monthly Parents’ Night Out.
“We offer Open Gym on Saturday [mornings] from 10-12, for kids who want to practice skills, or play in the gym,” Shabat says. “All summer long, we will have different camps, clinics, and cheerleading tryouts for new members to come join!”
Cheer San Diego
7366 Convoy Court
858-715-1490
www.cheerSD.com
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