XX THE BEST OF MONTEREY BAY® FAMILY 2025-2026 Contents Summer. The word evokes images of 8pm sunsets, live music with friends, ice cream cones and foggy mornings (at least on the coast). For many parents, the season is met with a mixture of relief and worry. Relief that, at least for a couple of months, they don’t have to worry about taking their kids to school on time every morning. Though, there’s a worry that they have to fill their kids’ schedule with activities to keep their mind and body active. Fret no more. The summer activities in Monterey County are seemingly endless—there’s something to do for every child of any age, from the athletes to the bookworms, future leaders and everyone in between and beyond. This guide provides a snippet of those activities. New moms looking for something enriching for their child can find plenty of support locally, as groups work to welcome them into motherhood. Maybe your child just wants to get up and dance. How about making some sweet music? You’ll find it here. Just because school is out doesn’t mean that structure goes out the window during summer—mentors are available to boost a child’s self-esteem and help them navigate life in a positive way. Organized sports and recreational camps are other ways for kids to join the team of humanity. Here’s something else that summer is known for: learning. It’s just disguised as fun. -Erik Chalhoub LEILA HERWITZ Founder & CEO Bradley Zeve Publisher Erik Cushman Project Editor Erik Chalhoub Editor Sara Rubin Features Editor Dave Faries Art Director/Production Manager Karen Loutzenheiser Contributing Writers and Copy Editors Jesse Herwitz, Celia Jiménez, Pam Marino, Agata Pope˛da, Katie Rodriguez, David Schmalz Graphic Designers Alexis Estrada, Lani Headley, Kevin Jewell Advertising Keith Bruecker, Diane Glim, George Kassal Business Development Director Keely Richter Cover Photo Courtesy of Community Partnership for Youth The Best of Monterey Bay® is published by Milestone Communications, Inc., a California corporation. The entire contents are copyright 2025. No portion may be reproduced. 831394-5656. www.montereycountynow.com. 10 Moms Stick Together 16 Mentors for Life 20 Moving and Grooving 24 Camp Leaders 30 Team Spirit 34 Summer Camp Listings INTRO 8 THE BEST OF MONTEREY BAY® FAMILY 2025-2026 SIGN UP TODAY: montereycountynow.com/signup DAILY NEWS FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS Arts Culture Food News and More DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX DAILY MCNOW_1-3v_FG25_kpr.indd 1 3/19/25 4:24 PM
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