Events: Family And Kids

NEW! Awesome Art! Sculpt! Design! Build! Paint! - Spring 2013 (Series Begins Apr. 23)

Tue, 5/28 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Ages 9 – 13

Tuesdays

April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28

$80 for members’ children / $90 for non-members’ children

$10 materials fee per child (payable to instructor)

Instructor: Art To Grow On Children’s Art Center, Inc.

Join us for this awesome art class that introduces the Great Masters! From Frank Lloyd Wright to Van Gogh, to Andy Warhol to Monet, students will learn how to work with a variety of materials and take home a work of art each week. Imagination, creativity, and innovation are at the forefront of this great class. Come join the fun – a great way to enhance critical thinking, develop problem solving skills, and let that imagination soar! Class is limited to 16 participants.

Kids Club – Pot a Succulent for Dad

Sun, 6/2 1:30pm - 2:30pm

$35 for members’ children / $17.50 for each additional sibling

Dads are tough and tumbly! And they can also be huggy and soft! Come and pot a succulent for dad that is both tough and soft. We will also learn about the summer solstice and look at our shadows and discover a sun dial. In addition, we will be doing a book reading.

Family Picnic Day – Father’s Day

Sun, 6/16 9:00am - 5:00pm

 

Picnic with paid Garden admission

It is no surprise that dads love picnics! Bring your dad and spend the day at the Garden. A self-guided tour and information sheet will be available. Activity presented by Rachel Enders for her Girl Scout Gold Award.Please visit the Gift Shop for more information. Picnics are not provided, but feel free to bring your own. The Upper and Lower Meadows will be open for picnicking.

Family Picnic Day – Father’s Day

Sun, 6/16 9:00am - 5:00pm

Picnic with paid Garden admission

It is no surprise that dads love picnics! Bring your dad and spend the day at the Garden. A self-guided tour and information sheet will be available. Activity presented by Rachel Enders for her Girl Scout Gold Award.Please visit the Gift Shop for more information. Picnics are not provided, but feel free to bring your own. The Upper and Lower Meadows will be open for picnicking.

Destination Science Camp

Tue, 6/18 9:00am - 3:30pm

 

Camp begins June 17th and weekly camps run through the week of August 19th. For children in K through 6th grade. Please call (888) 909-2822 or visit www.destinationscience.org to register.

Destination Science Camp

Fri, 6/28 9:00am - 3:30pm

 

Camp begins June 17th and weekly camps run through the week of August 19th. For children in K through 6th grade. Please call (888) 909-2822 or visit www.destinationscience.org to register.

A Faery Hunt Presents Fairy Time in the Enchanted Garden

Sat, 6/29 9:30am - 12:30pm

Saturdays

April 27

May 25

June 29

July 20

August 24

Tours begin at 9:30 am, 10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am, 11:30 am, and 12:00 pm

$12 for adults and children, members and non-members – Includes one tour

Join Faery Fauni and Faery Godmother Careen up close in an interactive walkabout in the enchanted gardens of South Coast Botanic Garden. The faeries will bring you stories of faery magic and flowers, with dancing, singing and fun. Starting at 9:30 a.m. and ending at noon.

Groups and parties are welcome. Picnicking will be available on the lawn adjacent to the Amphitheater during the Event hours. Children are invited to come in costume. Fairy merchandise and face painting will be available for purchase.

Call (310) 544-1948 for advance tickets. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your tour time.

We would like to thank Judy of Mars Events (714-655-1012, marsevents@juno.com) for providing face painting services at the event.

Girl Scouts can earn the Magical Faery Adventure Patch by attending the event. The program can be downloaded from their website at http://www.afaeryhunt.com/education.htm. Please click on “The Girl Scout Fun Patch Program” for more information.

Please click here for Event Ticket Policy.

Play Dough and Picasso! - Summer 2013 (Series Begins July 2)

Tue, 7/2 2:15pm - 3:00pm

Ages 3-5

Tuesdays

July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, (skip 13), 20, 27

(2:15 pm – 3:05 pm)

$98 for members’ children / $108 for non-members’ children

$10 materials fee per child (payable to instructor)

Instructor: Art To Grow On Children's Art Center, Inc.

Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso, and More! Students will be exposed to a variety of Master Artist lessons along with different weekly projects that build Life Essential Skills: Critical Thinking, Increased Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem, Development of Fine Motor Skills, and Independent Learning. From tempera paint, to tile mosaic, to watercolor and our Paint Walls – Let that imagination soar! Lessons and projects rotate quarterly. Parent attendance is required. Class is limited to 16 participants.

Awesome Art! Sculpt! Design! Build! Paint! Summer 2013 (Series Begins July 2)

Tue, 7/2 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Ages 9 – 13

Tuesdays

July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, (skip 13), 20, 27

Classroom B

$98 for members’ children / $108 for non-members’ children

$10 materials fee per child (payable to instructor)

Instructor: Art To Grow On Children’s Art Center, Inc.

Join us for this awesome art class that introduces the Great Masters! From Frank Lloyd Wright to Van Gogh, to Andy Warhol to Monet, students will learn how to work with a variety of materials and take home a work of art each week. Imagination, creativity, and innovation are at the forefront of this great class. Come join the fun – a great way to enhance critical thinking, develop problem solving skills, and let that imagination soar! Class is limited to 16 participants.

 

Destination Science Camp

Mon, 7/8 9:00am - 3:30pm

 

Camp begins June 17th and weekly camps run through the week of August 19th. For children in K through 6th grade. Please call (888) 909-2822 or visit www.destinationscience.org to register.