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All Safe Pool Safety Barriers
648 N. Eckhoff Street, Orange
714.712.6233
As a leading manufacturer of pool safety barriers, All-Safe offers a huge selection of removable pool fences, pool safety nets, mesh and automatic pool covers. Our mission is to provide the finest quality and safest pool fence and pool cover products at the best possible price. 800-786-8110.
Maximum All Stars Cheer
5466 E. La Palma, Anaheim
714.814.5552
Maximum is a competitive cheer and Hip Hop program for boys and girls age 3 to 18. We even have an open team for the over 18 crowd! We compete against other teams of kids the same age locally and we are a year around program. Our teams have won national titles and we have been in the OC for 14 years. Cheer and Hip Hop are great for fitness and flexibility. Our new season is beginning in May. Call for sign up days and times.
Rockreation Climbing Center
Costa Mesa, 714.566.7625
West LA, 310.207.7199
Rockreation provides a variety of after-school climbing activities for kids. These include our 2-hour kids time sessions, our youth climbing league, birthday parties, scout merit badges and kids camps during summer and holidays. Climbing is a great way to exercise and grow, improving strength, flexibility and coordination.
Splish Splash Swim School
Serving all of Orange County & parts of LA county 562.587.1822
Splish Splash Swim School provides swimming teachers and lifeguards that come to your pool. Water safety is our priority and we desire for your children to have the knowledge and skills it takes to be safe.
Waterworks Aquatics
25 Waterworks Way, Irvine
949.450.0777
Our highly qualified staff provides year-round private, semi-private, parent & me, and stroke clinic lessons to ages 4-months through adult. We have three indoor pools heated to 93 degrees and one Jr. Olympic outdoor pool. Also available: water aerobics, youth swim team, half-day camps and birthday parties!
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All Safe Pool Safety Barriers648 N. Eckhoff StreetOrange714.712.6233www.allsafepool.comwww.allsafepool.comAs a leading manufacturer of pool safety barriers, All-Safe offers a huge selection of removable pool fences, pool safety nets, mesh and automatic pool covers. Our mission is to provide the finest quality and safest pool fence and pool cover products at the best possible price. 800-786-8110.
Aqua Wave Swim School27025 Burbank Rd.
949.455.2535www.AquaWaveOnline.comwww.AquaWaveOnline.comAges Served: 6 months to Adult
Our mature, professional and caring staff brings over 40-years of experience into our cozy 93-degree pool. Overhead heaters and an enclosed environment make year-round lessons enjoyable! Semi-Private, Private, Parent and Me and Adult classes offered by our staff who are CPR certified and extensively trained in Mel Maxwell's Wave Smart" technique.
Aqua Wave Swim School
27025 Burbank Rd.
949.455.2535
Ages Served: 6 months to Adult
Our mature, professional and caring staff brings over 40-years of experience into our cozy 93-degree pool. Overhead heaters and an enclosed environment make year-round lessons enjoyable! Semi-Private, Private, Parent and Me and Adult classes offered by our staff who are CPR certified and extensively trained in Mel Maxwell's Wave Smart" technique.
Baby Safe Home27762 Antonio PkwyLadera Ranch949.459.1860www.babysafehome.comwww.babysafehome.comBaby Safe Home is a family owned and operated professional childproofing service. We are members of the International Association for Child Safety, the Better Business Bureau and we are licensed, (Lic # 805077) bonded and insured. We make childproofing your pool & home easy by offering free In-Home Consultations*. Call before your baby crawls.
Baby Safe Home
27762 Antonio Pkwy, Ladera Ranch
949.459.1860
Baby Safe Home is a family owned and operated professional childproofing service. We are members of the International Association for Child Safety, the Better Business Bureau and we are licensed, (Lic # 805077) bonded and insured. We make childproofing your pool & home easy by offering free In-Home Consultations*. Call before your baby crawls.
Blue Buoy Swim School1702 Nisson RoadTustin714.832.8910www.bluebuoy.comwww.bluebuoy.comCharter member U.S. Swim School Association
Blue Buoy Swim School meets each student's needs, building a strong foundation with love and positive reinforcement to produce extraordinary results. Open year-round, 93º pools, days/evenings, Mon-Sat., beginners, experienced swimmers, infants-adults. Charter member, US Swim School Assoc, Tustin Small Business of the Year.
Blue Buoy Swim School
1702 Nisson Road, Tustin
714.832.8910
Charter member U.S. Swim School Association
Blue Buoy Swim School meets each student's needs, building a strong foundation with love and positive reinforcement to produce extraordinary results. Open year-round, 93º pools, days/evenings, Mon-Sat., beginners, experienced swimmers, infants-adults. Charter member, US Swim School Assoc, Tustin Small Business of the Year.
California Martial Arts AcademyIrvine, 949.727.3181
Ladera Ranch, 949.525.1655
Lake Forest, 949.643.9268
Rancho Santa Margarita, 949.235.4778
San Juan Capistrano, 949.306.4022
www.californiamartialarts.comwww.californiamartialarts.comAs a concerned Family Physician and a martial arts instructor, I seek to increase your child's levels of confidence, energy and enthusiasm by offering a solution to the everyday challenges our children face. Our exciting Martial Arts program helps children develop skills to become top performers, as well as developing Life Skills.
California Martial Arts Academy
Irvine, 949.727.3181
Ladera Ranch, 949.525.1655
Lake Forest, 949.643.9268
Rancho Santa Margarita, 949.235.4778
San Juan Capistrano, 949.306.4022
As a concerned Family Physician and a martial arts instructor, I seek to increase your child's levels of confidence, energy and enthusiasm by offering a solution to the everyday challenges our children face. Our exciting Martial Arts program helps children develop skills to become top performers, as well as developing Life Skills.
Camp James Soccer Success Camp8790 Irvine Center DriveIrvine949.585.0464www.campjames.comwww.campjames.comJoin the team for a week of super soccer fun July 21-25 (8:30-4:30 & extended hours available). Camp James Soccer Camp is the ideal blend of soccer Fundamentals and summer camp fun! Dynamic drills, passing prowess, good for the starter or just kids who want to improve their skills in a positive sports atmosphere. Our coaches emphasize teamwork, fancy footwork, and making the GAME the fun experience that it was meant to be! Participate in traditional camp activities such as Wild Rivers daily visits, canoes, gokarts, rock climbing, and crafts.
ACA Accredited (949)585-0464 cost: $350
Contact: Scottie Roach
Camp James Soccer Success Camp
8790 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine
949.585.0464
Join the team for a week of super soccer fun July 21-25 (8:30-4:30 & extended hours available). Camp James Soccer Camp is the ideal blend of soccer Fundamentals and summer camp fun! Dynamic drills, passing prowess, good for the starter or just kids who want to improve their skills in a positive sports atmosphere. Our coaches emphasize teamwork, fancy footwork, and making the GAME the fun experience that it was meant to be! Participate in traditional camp activities such as Wild Rivers daily visits, canoes, gokarts, rock climbing, and crafts.
ACA Accredited (949)585-0464 cost: $350
Contact: Scottie Roach
Guardian Pool Fences949.735.5885www.guardianpoolfences.comwww.guardianpoolfences.comGuardian Pool Fencing Systems are designed to protect toddlers and young children. Since our customer's requirements vary, we have put together fencing of different materials and specifications to customize your fence to your personal needs. All Guardian fences are transparent, very attractive and removable.
Guardian Pool Fences
949.735.5885
Guardian Pool Fencing Systems are designed to protect toddlers and young children. Since our customer's requirements vary, we have put together fencing of different materials and specifications to customize your fence to your personal needs. All Guardian fences are transparent, very attractive and removable.
Gymboree Play & MusicAnaheim Hills 714.283.4386
Santa Ana/Irvine 949.852.8855
gymboreeclasses.comgymboreeclasses.comJoin us for our fun, interactive and educational classes for Newborns through five years old. Each program incorporates fundamental, engaging songs and activities that help to build your child's cognitive, social and physical skills. Visit for more details or call now to schedule a Free Preview.
Gymboree Play & Music
Anaheim Hills 714.283.4386
Santa Ana/Irvine 949.852.8855
Join us for our fun, interactive and educational classes for Newborns through five years old. Each program incorporates fundamental, engaging songs and activities that help to build your child's cognitive, social and physical skills. Visit for more details or call now to schedule a Free Preview.
Head Above Water Swim SchoolP.O. Box 18386Beverly Hills888.990.SWIMwww.HeadAboveWater.netwww.HeadAboveWater.netThe choice Swim Service for parents and their children in Southern California for swimming lessons and lifeguard services. We offer private and semi-private swim lessons in your pool or in one of our heated pools in Laguna Beach or Costa Mesa. Call us today and receive 10% off your lessons this summer!
Head Above Water Swim School
P.O. Box 18386, Beverly Hills
888.990.SWIM
The choice Swim Service for parents and their children in Southern California for swimming lessons and lifeguard services. We offer private and semi-private swim lessons in your pool or in one of our heated pools in Laguna Beach or Costa Mesa. Call us today and receive 10% off your lessons this summer!
JW TumblesLaguna Niguel, 949.831.8900
Ladera Ranch, 949.347.2500
www.jwtumbles.comwww.jwtumbles.comJW Tumbles enhances your child's physical skills, fine and gross motor skills, spatial awareness, coordination, balance, agility, flexibility, and sports preparation. And it's all done in a fun non-competitive atmosphere. JWT offers gym classes, birthday parties, kids night out and camps. For more information please visit www.jwtumbles.com.
JW Tumbles
Laguna Niguel, 949.831.8900
Ladera Ranch, 949.347.2500
JW Tumbles enhances your child's physical skills, fine and gross motor skills, spatial awareness, coordination, balance, agility, flexibility, and sports preparation. And it's all done in a fun non-competitive atmosphere. JWT offers gym classes, birthday parties, kids night out and camps. For more information please visit www.jwtumbles.com.
Maximum All Stars Cheer5466 E. La PalmaAnaheim714.814.5552maximumallstars.commaximumallstars.comMaximum is a competitive cheer and Hip Hop program for boys and girls age 3 to 18. We even have an open team for the over 18 crowd! We compete against other teams of kids the same age locally and we are a year around program. Our teams have won national titles and we have been in the OC for 14 years. Cheer and Hip Hop are great for fitness and flexibility. Our new season is beginning in May. Call for sign up days and times.
Mission Viejo Nadadores27474 Casta Del SolMission Viejo949.380.2550www.mvnswim.orgwww.mvnswim.orgThe Mission Viejo Nadadores, an internationally renowned competitive swimming program, sponsors a goal oriented learn-to-swim program. SwimAmerica will take your child through a progressive 6-station program. Each station is designed to offer swimmers a valuable and useful skill that will enhance their safety and swimming ability.
Mission Viejo Nadadores
27474 Casta Del Sol, Mission Viejo
949.380.2550
The Mission Viejo Nadadores, an internationally renowned competitive swimming program, sponsors a goal oriented learn-to-swim program. SwimAmerica will take your child through a progressive 6-station program. Each station is designed to offer swimmers a valuable and useful skill that will enhance their safety and swimming ability.
Nova Swim SchoolSeal Beach562.596.8608www.novaquatics.comwww.novaquatics.comAges Served: All Ages (Infants to Adults)
NOVA Swim Schools are associated with Novaquatics Swimming, home of Olympians, National Record Holders, Tomorrow's Champions and is a member of USA Swimming. Lessons offered in personalized privates or small groups. Flexible scheduling offered 7 days and 5 evenings a week. The first evaluation, no obligation lesson is free.
Nova Swim School
Seal Beach
562.596.8608
Ages Served: All Ages (Infants to Adults)
NOVA Swim Schools are associated with Novaquatics Swimming, home of Olympians, National Record Holders, Tomorrow's Champions and is a member of USA Swimming. Lessons offered in personalized privates or small groups. Flexible scheduling offered 7 days and 5 evenings a week. The first evaluation, no obligation lesson is free.
Olympia Martial Arts2600 Walnut Ave, Unit GTustin714.573.2838www.olympiamartialarts.comwww.olympiamartialarts.comHelp your children develop confidence, discipline and dedication; stay physically healthy, fit and coordinated; make excellent new friends; learn how to handle bullies and do better in school and in life. Provide your kids with great role models and bring your family closer by training together.
Olympia Martial Arts
2600 Walnut Ave, Unit G, Tustin
714.573.2838
Help your children develop confidence, discipline and dedication; stay physically healthy, fit and coordinated; make excellent new friends; learn how to handle bullies and do better in school and in life. Provide your kids with great role models and bring your family closer by training together.
Riding Academy of Orange County7741 E. Santiago Canyon Rd.Orange714.744.8120www.ocridingacademy.comwww.ocridingacademy.comAges Served: 5 to Adult
Located in the heart of Orange County's equestrian community, the Academy provides English or Western horseback riding lessons for all ages. Horses are provided. With over 20 years of experience teaching kids to ride, we can tailor a program specifically to your child's needs. Send us your “horse-crazy” kids.
Riding Academy of Orange County
7741 E. Santiago Canyon Rd., Orange
714.744.8120
Ages Served: 5 to Adult
Located in the heart of Orange County's equestrian community, the Academy provides English or Western horseback riding lessons for all ages. Horses are provided. With over 20 years of experience teaching kids to ride, we can tailor a program specifically to your child's needs. Send us your “horse-crazy” kids.
Rockreation Climbing CenterCosta Mesa, 714.566.7625
West LA, 310.207.7199
www.rockreation.comwww.rockreation.comRockreation provides a variety of after-school climbing activities for kids. These include our 2-hour kids time sessions, our youth climbing league, birthday parties, scout merit badges and kids camps during summer and holidays. Climbing is a great way to exercise and grow, improving strength, flexibility and coordination.
Sandlot Sports26834 Vista TerraceLake Forest949.716.7116www.SandlotOC.comwww.SandlotOC.comFeaturing baseball/softball camps, pitching/hitting leagues, speed, strength & agility clinic, football camp/skill position training, private/group lessons, Soccer Fundamental Clinics, birthday parties, and corporate events/team building. Ask about our All-U-Can-Hit Days for $10, Discount Cage Cards, Travel Team Discount Plan, other special offers, and The Sandlot Radio Network coming soon!
Sandlot Sports
26834 Vista Terrace, Lake Forest
949.716.7116
Featuring baseball/softball camps, pitching/hitting leagues, speed, strength & agility clinic, football camp/skill position training, private/group lessons, Soccer Fundamental Clinics, birthday parties, and corporate events/team building. Ask about our All-U-Can-Hit Days for $10, Discount Cage Cards, Travel Team Discount Plan, other special offers, and The Sandlot Radio Network coming soon!
Splish Splash Swim SchoolServing all of Orange County & parts of LA county 562.587.1822www.splishsplashswimschool.netwww.splishsplashswimschool.netSplish Splash Swim School provides swimming teachers and lifeguards that come to your pool. Water safety is our priority and we desire for your children to have the knowledge and skills it takes to be safe.
Swim Safe Swim School1130 E. Collins St.Orange714.538.7946www.swimsafeswimschool.infowww.swimsafeswimschool.infoSwim Safe Swim School is in the 12th year at the Ridgeline Country Club. We teach primarily private lessons, which promote fast progress and are therefore most economical. For those who can swim independently, we have small groups. For more advanced swimmers, we have a beginner swim team which consists of stroke improvement, exercise and fun.
Swim Safe Swim School
1130 E. Collins St., Orange
714.538.7946
Swim Safe Swim School is in the 12th year at the Ridgeline Country Club. We teach primarily private lessons, which promote fast progress and are therefore most economical. For those who can swim independently, we have small groups. For more advanced swimmers, we have a beginner swim team which consists of stroke improvement, exercise and fun.
Swim VentureHuntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel
714.641.2636www.swimventure.comwww.swimventure.comSwim Venture is an adventure island swim lesson program offering swim lessons, swim camps and birthday parties year round. We offer aqua fitness, private, semi private and group lessons for swimmers of all ages. We also have swim lessons for private groups that are great for after school programs.
Swim Venture
Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel
714.641.2636
Swim Venture is an adventure island swim lesson program offering swim lessons, swim camps and birthday parties year round. We offer aqua fitness, private, semi private and group lessons for swimmers of all ages. We also have swim lessons for private groups that are great for after school programs.
Team OC385 Clinton St.Costa Mesa714.444.1144www.teamocfun.com www.teamocfun.com Ages Served: Walking to 18
Team OC is a new, one of a kind, 45,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art gymnastics, dance, cheer and singing facility in the OC you have to see to believe! With our enthusiastic and professional staff, Team OC is turning children's dreams into accomplishments. Enroll now to be a part of the most exciting fitness programs for kids!
Team OC
385 Clinton St., Costa Mesa
714.444.1144
Ages Served: Walking to 18
Team OC is a new, one of a kind, 45,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art gymnastics, dance, cheer and singing facility in the OC you have to see to believe! With our enthusiastic and professional staff, Team OC is turning children's dreams into accomplishments. Enroll now to be a part of the most exciting fitness programs for kids!
The Little GymHuntington Beach, 714.373.0700
Mission Viejo, 949.587.1443
Tustin, 714.505.5855
Yorba Linda, 714.701.0200
www.TLGNHuntingtonBeachCA.com www.TLGNHuntingtonBeachCA.com Ages Served: 4 months to 12 years
Our high-energy developmental gymnastics, dance, karate & sports skills classes teach a positive attitude toward fitness and physical activity. We believe the best way to improve a child's learning is through praise, so our certified instructors surround the students with specific feedback and positive reinforcement. Daytime, evening and weekend classes available. First visit free!
The Little Gym
Huntington Beach, 714.373.0700
Mission Viejo, 949.587.1443
Tustin, 714.505.5855
Yorba Linda, 714.701.0200
Ages Served: 4 months to 12 years
Our high-energy developmental gymnastics, dance, karate & sports skills classes teach a positive attitude toward fitness and physical activity. We believe the best way to improve a child's learning is through praise, so our certified instructors surround the students with specific feedback and positive reinforcement. Daytime, evening and weekend classes available. First visit free!
Tim O'Donoghue's Orange County Baseball Camp1171 El Camino RealTustin714.832.5961www.ocbaseballcamp.comwww.ocbaseballcamp.comTim O’Donoghue’s Orange County Baseball Camp offers affordable youth camps for kids 5-13 years old. Summer/winter camps including week-long day camps and mini 2&3 day camps. Fundamentals, game situations and games all under the umbrella of having fun! Otter-pop breaks too! Visit us at www.ocbaseballcamp.com or call us at 714-832-5961.
Tim O'Donoghue's Orange County Baseball Camp
1171 El Camino Real, Tustin
714.832.5961
Tim O’Donoghue’s Orange County Baseball Camp offers affordable youth camps for kids 5-13 years old. Summer/winter camps including week-long day camps and mini 2&3 day camps. Fundamentals, game situations and games all under the umbrella of having fun! Otter-pop breaks too! Visit us at www.ocbaseballcamp.com or call us at 714-832-5961.
Tim O’Donoghue’s Orange County Baseball Camp714.832.5961www.ocbaseballcamp.comwww.ocbaseballcamp.comTim O’Donoghue’s Orange County Baseball Camp offers affordable youth camps for kids 5-13 years old. Summer/winter camps including week-long day camps and mini 2&3 day camps. Fundamentals, game situations and games all under the umbrella of having fun! Otter-pop breaks too! Visit us at www.ocbaseballcamp.com or call us at 714-832-5961.
Tim O’Donoghue’s Orange County Baseball Camp
714.832.5961
Tim O’Donoghue’s Orange County Baseball Camp offers affordable youth camps for kids 5-13 years old. Summer/winter camps including week-long day camps and mini 2&3 day camps. Fundamentals, game situations and games all under the umbrella of having fun! Otter-pop breaks too! Visit us at www.ocbaseballcamp.com or call us at 714-832-5961.
Waterbabies Swim SchoolP.O. Box 215San Clemente949.374.7518www.WaterbabiesSwimSchool.comwww.WaterbabiesSwimSchool.comWaterbabies Swim School is a developmental swimming lesson program offering classes for babies and young toddlers as well as advanced stroke refinement through our Shark Club program. We offer year-round lessons in our intimate backyard setting in San Clemente and The Shark Club at Rancho San Clemente Tennis and Fitness Club.
Waterbabies Swim School
P.O. Box 215, San Clemente
949.374.7518
Waterbabies Swim School is a developmental swimming lesson program offering classes for babies and young toddlers as well as advanced stroke refinement through our Shark Club program. We offer year-round lessons in our intimate backyard setting in San Clemente and The Shark Club at Rancho San Clemente Tennis and Fitness Club.
WaterBuff.com877.326.2734This is your source for low-priced water gear! We ship from San Clemente! Thousands of quality items including: Swimfins, Water Toys, Kids Stuff, Snorkeling Gear, Swim Fitness, Water Wear, Apparel, Personal Care and Accessories. Products include: Waterproof MP3s, Slip n' Slides, Inflatable Boats, Children's Flotation Suits and much more! Please also visit: eBodyBoarding.com and BodyBoardOutlet.com.
WaterBuff.com
877.326.2734
This is your source for low-priced water gear! We ship from San Clemente! Thousands of quality items including: Swimfins, Water Toys, Kids Stuff, Snorkeling Gear, Swim Fitness, Water Wear, Apparel, Personal Care and Accessories. Products include: Waterproof MP3s, Slip n' Slides, Inflatable Boats, Children's Flotation Suits and much more! Please also visit: eBodyBoarding.com and BodyBoardOutlet.com.
Waterworks Aquatics25 Waterworks WayIrvine949.450.0777www.waterworksswim.comwww.waterworksswim.comOur highly qualified staff provides year-round private, semi-private, parent & me, and stroke clinic lessons to ages 4-months through adult. We have three indoor pools heated to 93 degrees and one Jr. Olympic outdoor pool. Also available: water aerobics, youth swim team, half-day camps and birthday parties!

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