SFKids July Newsletter
 Get Cycling!
San Francisco is a great place to ride a bike (even with the hills). Break out the bikes and hit the road!
Some of our favorite biking spots?
Golden Gate Park on Sundays
Along Ocean Beach
Crissy Field
Sawyer Camp Trail in San Mateo
Along the waterfront, AT&T Park to the Ferry Bldg.
Check out The San Francisco Bicycle and Walking Map (pdf) for more ideas. In the mood to bike to the ball game? Don't forget that there is secure free bike parking at all home Giants games.
Also Read Family Biking 101 and other great articles from the San Francisco Bike Coalition. Save the date for their free Sept. 6 Annual Family Day.
Biking Organizations Listed on SFkids.org:
Pedal Revolution refurbishes secondhand bikes, sells new and used bikes...Pedal Revolution isnt just your ordinary bike store, however. (read more)
SF Bicycle Coalition is a dynamic organization, 8,000 members strong and counting, that works with City officials and agencies to make bike riding a significant part...(read more)
Summer Safety
.jpg "Affoumado -- Boy Skateboarding at Haas (closeup)") Bike and Skateboarding Safety
Be safe when biking with your family and teach your children the rules of the road for cyclists.
Bike Safety from KidsHealth.org
Helmets Fitting & Safety
Tips on Safe Bicycling in SF from SFBike.org
Skateboarding Safety from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (pdf)
Water Safety
The Red Cross has a great, detailed list of safety tips for general water safety and specific tips for water park, beach, river, boat, pool safety, and much more.
Sun Safety
Our San Francisco fog protects us from some of the sun's damage but we still need to be aware of the sun's power. Read Sun Safety from Kidshealth.org (also in Spanish).
Kids' Nights Out
Need a night out? Do your kids? A great alternative to hiring a babysitter is dropping your kids off at a "kids' night out." A fairly new phenomenon, it's a great opportunity for your kids to get a backstage night tour of their favorite organization. Click here to see a list of organizations offering kids'/parents' nights out.
SFMom
I Would Like to Share a Story by Akilah Bixler
"I would like to share a story that happened to us Sunday evening that I think is pertinent to all parents regarding our responsibility to be aware of what we discuss in the presence of our children and how they might interpret our adult conversations." (read more)
Send us your story!
 How Green is Your Rubber Ducky?
by Laure Latham
"Quiz of the day: what do a baby bottle, a single-serve container of applesauce, and a soda can have in common? Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical known as an endocrine disruptor that is potentially harmful to humans. Second quiz: what connects a rubber ducky and a shiny vinyl backpack? . . . (read more)
Olympic Fever
The Summer Olympics are great for kids to watch and follow the results of. When they get inspired to be the next swimming or gymnastics sensation use SFkids.org's Sports and Fitness listings to find out where to get them started.
Also:
Check out the official 2008 Bejing Summer Olympics website.
Try some Olympics crafts
Take this opportunity to teach your kids about China. Time for Kids has history, geography, and Mandarin words to learn.
 Summer Reading Program
at the SF Public Library
The Summer Reading program ends August 8th. Even if your kids haven't started there's still time. Get reading! They have a teen program with great prizes like an iPod.
Tuesday Dollar Movies for Kids at West Portal CineMark
Enjoy a different children's movie each Tuesday this summer for only $1 at West Portal CineMark Theater in West Portal district. All shows start at 10am.
Movie Schedule:
July 22Stuart Little, July 29Ant Bully, August 5New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking, August 12Happy Feet, August 19 Agent Cody Banks
County Fair Time!
Each county has something different to offer from entertainment, animals, contests, carnival rides, and great food. Some even offer fireworks, horse racing, or demolition derbies. Click each fair to see a full lineup of fun. Have a great time and don't forget the sunscreen!
Sonoma County Fair July 22August 4
SFkids Tip: Mondays all rides just $1 all day. Pre-Sale Discounts (May 15 July 21) Save up to 50%!
San Mateo County Fair August 817
Pre-Sale Discounts now through August 5.
California State Fair August 15Sept. 1
Summer Lunch Program 
Every Monday through Friday, from June 23 through August 15, 2008, everyone ages 18 and younger can enjoy a healthy, hot lunch for FREE at any of 107 designated locations throughout San Francisco. Children and youth must arrive at the location during serving times. Not all sites are open all summer. Serving times vary by location. Click here for more information.
Summer Camp There's Still Time to Sign up
See our Camps Page to browse around for something your kids will enjoy. We also have a list of low-cost summer camp options on our camps page.
Looking for a Camp for the Last Weeks of August?
We've compiled a list of camps operating August 22-29 and August 29-31. See the list here . . .
 Looking for Something to Do?
Check our Active Fun Page for places to bike, bowl, or fish.
See our Events Calendar for lots of ideas..jpg "boy and girl at bridge")
Use our Adventures Pages for listings of museums, libraries, beaches, and more.
Have time to get out of town for the day? See our Out of the City Page.
Play tourist in your own city for a change, use our City Sights Page for ideas.
Don't usually take public transportation? A great day trip can be had just riding the rails! See our Transportation and Getting Around Page for some great resources and ideas. Did you know that BART offers a youth discount pass?
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Hot Picks This Week:
Our Family Events Calendar contains hundreds of listings of local family-friendly events; here are just a few highlights.
Wednesday 7/16
Wednesday storytimes and lapsits at San Francisco Public Library Branches. FREE
Tot Picasso Class at Eureka Valley Playground. $14 for 7 classes
Wednesday Night Drags at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma. An added bonus for high school students is the "Top the Cops" program. High school students get the chance to race against local law enforcement officers, who will be driving their squad cars! $10 spectators.
Family Skate Night at Yerba Buena Ice Skating Center at 7:309pm. $6.25$8 admission, free skate rentals.
Thumbelina performed by New Conservatory Theatre teen group. Held July 16 to 19. $10-$15
Thursday 7/17
Dog Safety Talk at Chinatown Branch Library. The SPCA will bring a special visitor to discuss how kids can safely interact with dogs. For ages 712, 10:30am. Reservations requested. FREE
Infant/Toddler Sing-Along at Merced Branch Library near Stonestown Mall at 10:30am. FREE
Register for the Multicultural Arts School at Mission Cultural Center. Drama, art, dance, martial arts and more. The three week program begins July 21. All day for $185.
Friday 7/18
The Apple Tree at School of the Arts. The first Alumni musical! Performances run July 18-27. $16$20
People in PlazasFree Lunchtime Concerts at several plazas. FREE
Fantastic Friday: Marsh Magic at Crissy Field. $10
Youth Weight Training Classes at Park and Rec Clubs at 6pm. FREE
Saturday 7/19
The Summer of Unity and Celebration. A series of violence-free events to promote unity and empowerment in SF. Join a basketball tournament for youth and adults, performances, free food, services and resources and raffle prizes. Western Addition Housing Authority. For more information call: (415) 554-8960. FREE
Young Eagles Program at Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos. Kids 8 to 17 fly free, 11am1pm.
Word Cup Vocabulary and Spelling Challenge. Trying out is free, and prizes are awarded. Tryouts continue until July 20. FREE
Sun, Wind, & Water Day Festival at Randall Museum. Hands-on family-fun-day exploring the sun, wind, & water. FREE
The Big Green Bus is coming to the Zoo! It is traveling 13,000 miles around the country through more than 35 states to teach about climate change and its relationship to energy issues, as well as alternative energy. Free after paid admission.
Quest for the Best 5th Annual Youth Talent Show and Competiton for ages 1021.
Sunday 7/20
Jewels in the Square Presents Salsa on the Square. The live music will be accompanied by a dance class that will teach you the basic steps. FREE
Dig Into Urban Farming at Alemany Farm. Volunteers to help with bedding and digging. FREE
Infant Massage Class at Natural Resources at 11am1:30pm. $40/person+baby
Inside SFkids.org
Looking for a class for your child?
Looking to meet other parents? See our list of parent Yahoo groups.
San Francisco Free Museum Day List
Search for activities by your child's age. See our age pages on the left side of the home page.
Coming Soon...
7/17: Family Yoga at Palega Rec. Center
7/22: Shrek the Third movie at Stonestown Galleria Courtyard FREE
7/2327: Festival of Sail at Hyde Street Pier FREE
7/23: Jumpstart Family Literacy Workshops at Bayview Branch Library for ages 6 and younger. FREE
7/25-27: Day Out with Thomas in Santa Cruz Mountains
7/26: Duboce Park Design Day: Help create a Youth Play Area for school-age kids. FREE
7/26: The Breakfast Club movie at Dolores Park. FREE
8/2-3: Aloha Festival in the Presidio. FREE
8/3: Jewels in the Square Presents Picklewater Circus Fest at Union Square. FREE
8/8-9: Nihonmachi Street Fair in Japantown. FREE
8/7: Support for Families Workshop: Individual Education Plan (IEP) in Cantonese. Other workshops in English and Spanish available. FREE
8/9: Grind for the Green: Beat Battle for teens at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.
8/13: Your next SFkids Newsletter will be emailed to you. Tell us what you do with your kids when it is foggy outside. Watch for parent suggestions in the next newsletter! FREE
Procrastinator's Corner
Sign up for fall sports, dance, theater, and SF Rec and Park programs in early August.
City College Child Observation classes begin August 18. View the schedule.
Back to school shoppingthe best supply sales are usually the first week of so of August. Buy a few extras for your child's class.
New Listings on SFkids
SFC Double Dutch. Learn jump roping skills and tricks.
Pacific Rowing Club offers afterschool or Saturday rowing
NASA Ames Exploration Center. Calling all scientists, come for a free visit!
San Francisco Movie Tour. Find out where all the movie locations are in the City.
San Francisco Soccer. The newest field and classes on Pier 27.
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