Jessie Feller

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Ultimate Guide to Summer Camps in Walnut Creek, CA

Ultimate Guide to Summer Camps in Walnut Creek, CA

Parents in Walnut Creek, California, have a wealth of summer camp options to choose from. Whether your child is an adventurous outdoor explorer, an aspiring scientist, a sports enthusiast, or a budding artist, Walnut Creek offers programs to match every interest. This guide will help you navigate the summer camp Walnut Creek scene – from major camps to hidden gems – with an emphasis on kids around ages 5–7 (and beyond). We’ll cover a range of camp categories (nature/outdoors, STEM, sports, arts,

By Jessie Feller
Wine Country CrossFit – CrossFit Classes and Camps for Kids in Napa, CA

Wine Country CrossFit – CrossFit Classes and Camps for Kids in Napa, CA

Wine Country CrossFit is Napa’s original CrossFit gym and a standout resource for kids’ fitness classes in the community. This long-running Napa gym offers dedicated CrossFit programs for children and pre-teens – from fun after-school classes to high-energy summer camps – all designed to help kids build strength, confidence, and healthy habits. Local parents are drawn to Wine Country CrossFit because it combines expert coaching with a playful approach to exercise, making workouts fun for young c

By Jessie Feller
A Parents Guide to Herping in Sonoma, Marin & Napa Counties: Local Reptiles and Amphibians

A Parents Guide to Herping in Sonoma, Marin & Napa Counties: Local Reptiles and Amphibians

Herping – the act of searching for reptiles and amphibians in the wild – is a fun and educational outdoor activity that families in Northern California’s North Bay can enjoy together. Much like birdwatching or tidepooling, herping offers a “treasure hunt” experience in nature. This guide will explain what herping is, how to do it safely and ethically with kids, which reptiles and amphibians you might find in Sonoma, Marin, and Napa counties, and where to go for family-friendly “herping” adventur

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Ultimate Guide to Summer Camps in Marin County

Ultimate Guide to Summer Camps in Marin County

Photo above: Tiny group size, with a maximum of 8 campers and 1:4 adult/child ratio, ensures individualized attention and strong bonding among peers at Snails and Turkey Tails Summer Camp in San Rafael. Parents in Marin County have a wide array of summer camp options to choose from – from outdoor adventures along the coast to creative arts and science programs. This comprehensive guide will help you navigate summer camp in Marin and find the perfect fit for your child. We focus especially on fa

By Jessie Feller
Youth Horse Riding Lessons & Summer Camps at Pine Trails Ranch (Davis, CA)

Youth Horse Riding Lessons & Summer Camps at Pine Trails Ranch (Davis, CA)

Pine Trails Ranch in Davis, California has earned its reputation as a top choice for kids’ horseback riding lessons and camps. It’s a family-friendly equestrian facility known for its warm, positive learning environment. With over three decades of teaching experience (est. 1990), Pine Trails Ranch emphasizes fun learning and good horsemanship for young riders. Year-round lesson programs and seasonal camps offer children a safe, nurturing place to learn riding fundamentals, care for horses, and b

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Why Summer Camp Costs Keep Rising and How Parents Can Save

Why Summer Camp Costs Keep Rising and How Parents Can Save

If you’re a parent, you’ve probably noticed that summer camp prices have steadily increased over recent years. You’re not imagining things—between 2020 and 2025, while overall U.S. inflation rose about 18–20%, costs associated with childcare, preschool, and summer camps increased even more, around 25–30%. Let’s talk about why this is happening and some practical ways you can manage these costs. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics tracks inflation using the Consumer Price Index (CPI). A specific

By Jessie Feller