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  Packing for camp? How exciting! We hope after reading our summer camp packing list that you’ll feel prepared for a fun-filled summer at Camp Friendship. Camp gear to bring Suitcase or duffel? It doesn’t matter which! Campers are free to bring a large duffel bag, a suitcase with or without wheels, a large plastic tub, or even a set of plastic drawers. There’s no need to buy anything specific, whatever you have at home will work just fine, but we don’t recommend large trunks because of their size. Please note that all our cabins and bunks are different, so there’s no guarantee that  luggage will fit under the bed. However, our awesome counselors will help campers store luggage so that it’s out of the way of cabin fun. Clothing Pack comfortable clothes that are okay to get messy and are adventure-ready. Kids go through more clothes at camp than you’d expect. While they’re actively enjoying the outdoors, they’re actively getting dirty too! Please ensure your camper has enough cl...

  Making food together is an amazing way to bond with your kids and family members. There's something special about working together to create something that's then shared by everyone involved. And food made around the holidays has even more special, memory-making potential. This fall, spend time with your young ones by making any of these 10 edible Thanksgiving food crafts.  Fall-Flavored Fun  Thanksgiving may be the fall holiday where food is most celebrated but the entire harvest season presents unique opportunities to make food with your little ones.  Halloween Candy Bark  (by Just A Taste) – Have a bunch of leftover Halloween candy that you don't know what to do with? Take 10 minutes to make a giant sheet of candy bark that you can nibble on as a family or share  with friends. Candy Corn Fruit Cocktail  (by Family Fresh Meals) – Use a quintessential fall candy to lure your kids into eating their daily serving of fruit. With just a few ca...

Preschool education is a significant milestone in a child's early years, laying the foundation for their educational journey. At Yang Fan Academy in the city of Pleasanton, we understand the paramount importance of creating a safe and secure environment for our young learners. Our commitment to safety and security is unwavering, and it extends to every aspect of our preschool programs.  A Safe Haven For Young Learners  Safety Protocols And Practices  Ensuring the safety of our students is our top priority, Yang Fan Academy follows a comprehensive set of safety protocols and practices designed to create a secure learning environment. From arrival to departure of classes, our staff is vigilant in supervising and safeguarding every child.  Regular Facility Inspections  Our   preschool Pleasanton  facility undergoes regular inspections and maintenance to ensure it meets the state the highest safety standards. We leave no stone unturned when it comes t...

  As parents of lower graders, the decision to enroll your child in an afterschool programs is pivotal.  It's about choosing a space where your child  can continue to grow and learn beyond the confines of the traditional classroom.  At Yang Fan Academy, we understand the unique needs of lower graders and have tailored our afterschool programs to meet these needs effectively.  But what exactly should you expect from a good afterschool program? Let's delve into the key elements that make an afterschool program stand out.  Safe, Nurturing Environment, & High Quality Afterschool Programs. Essential For Young Learners  In the world of Afterschool Programs, particularly for those catering to lower graders, the primary and most fundamental expectation is the provision of a safe and nurturing environment.  This requirement goes beyond the basics of physical safety, delving into the realms of emotional and psychological support, which are paramount for...

  If you think about it, one of the core aspects of coming to an overnight camp is all the newness. New experiences fill every camper’s days. They’re sleeping in 100-year-old rustic wooden cabins with eight or more people. They’re walking down the path at night with a flashlight to visit the restroom. Instead of air-conditioning, they’re feeling the cool night air and hearing crickets and frogs as they drift off to sleep. They’re trying new foods, meeting new people, hearing new stories, and of course, trying all kinds of new activities. Each of those activities provides a new experience, like shooting a real gun or bow and arrow, or riding a living, breathing creature in horseback riding, or zooming down a 50-foot waterslide, for example. It’s one new thing after another at camp. The list could go on and on. At home young people experience new things too— subjects in school, for example —but all too often this novelty is more passive than active. Like watching something on a scree...