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If your child is fascinated by locomotion or just likes toy trains, this is toy train heaven! All exhibits are constructed by volunteer model train hobbyists whose passion about the subject really shows.

The San Diego Model Railroad Museum houses the largest collection of indoor model railroads in the world. Four model exhibits represent the history and geography of the railroad system in Southern California. Kids are allowed to handle and run the trains in the interactive toy train room.

Train-lovers will be thrilled to discover the wide variety of rail-related items available in the gift shop, including toys, books, videos, clothing, jewelry, works of art, and other collectibles.

Parties: The Pacific Beach Room is available for birthday parties. Rental fees vary from $150-$200; which includes a variety of options and party favors from the Museum.

Xcite Steps is an innovative after school and summer mentorship club dedicated to assisting children, teens and adults with developmental or cognitive disabilities. Xcite Steps has structured programs that fit the needs of persons with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, developmental disabilities, cognitive disabilities, fragile x, or any other challenges.

Xcite Steps builds a program around your child’s needs and provides a qualified, youthful, and compassionate mentor who works with your child in an encouraging and positive environment. The key to our program is overcoming challenges step by step.

Xcite Steps mentors can get your child involved in fun outdoor or indoor recreational activities individually or with others and work on areas where they need improvement. The mentors select activities that inspire children, teens, and adults and teach them how to be successful with their own abilities.

Xcite Steps also offers week-long summer camps for kids and teens with developmental or cognitive challenges. Xcite Steps works hard to build and maintain an environment where campers feel like they can be themselves, open up, make friends and most importantly have fun. The sports, arts and crafts, community outings, and outdoor recreational games and activities help inspire and develop friendships.

Club Xcite is an innovative after school and summer mentoring organization dedicated to assisting families who need a helping hand in educating, mentoring, or just involving their children in athletic, academic, or social activities.

Club Xcite has structured programs that fit the need of kids who have learning disabilities, hard time making friends, social anxiety, difficulty focusing, struggle getting movtivate, bi-polar, behavioral problems, or any other special needs.

Mentors can provide transportation from school to your house (if needed), make sure homework gets done correctly, provide one-on-one academic tutoring in problem areas, instruct child in different sports and outdoor activities, and act as a positive role model and friend.

Club Xcite! also offers a summer camps for kids ages eight to twelve who have a harder time making friends. The camps build and maintain an environment where kids feel that they can be themselves, open up, make friends, and most importantly, have fun. All activities, sports, and games are selected to help inspire and develop friendships, with a ratio of one counselor to every two or three campers.

The Rare Hare Studio offers art classes for children in preschool through eighth grade. A unique feature of the studio is Rare Hare FAIR (Fostering Artistic Ingenuity with Recycling) in which classes include reclaimed or recycled items as a major theme in the project.

Groups events such as hosting Girl Scouts or custom birthday parties are also available.

Week-long camp programs are offered during the summer. Camp rates are $250/week and include materials and a snack. Camps run from 10am-3pm and include work using a wide range of materials and techniques, guided lessons, and open-ended projects. Each week focuses on a different theme, and most camps include a local walk or trip to the park two times during the week.

Art 4 Children offers a wide variety of classes - some at local schools, many at the studio, others at private events - including birthday parties. They even offer week-long camps for kids during school breaks. The classes range from Mommy and Me sessions to arts and crafts workshops for the older kids.

Art 4 Children offers a wide variety of classes - some at local schools, many at the studio, others at private events - including birthday parties. They even offer week-long camps for kids during school breaks. The classes range from Mommy and Me sessions to arts and crafts workshops for the older kids.

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Write to kidscamps.com at 500 NE Spanish River Boulevard, Boca Raton, Florida, 33431, or email the address above.

CampDepot.com is a search engine for summer camps, offering more than 14,000 camp listings that parents can search by zip code, specialty, location, activity, etc.

Tips on Trips and Camps is a free advisory service providing information on over 400 overnight summer programs. In addition to traditional and specialty camps, consultants provide information on student travel, language immersion, outdoor adventure, community service, internships, and academic study in the US and abroad.

Tips on Trips and Camps identifies each child's needs through a dialogue with the family and matches those needs to the appropriate programs. Advisors assist parents in distinguishing between choices.

Consultants conduct interviews with summer program directors, make personal visits to programs in session, and have access to evaluations from families who've attended programs around the world, giving Tips on Trips and Camps a depth and breadth of knowledge not available elsewhere.

Gym Ventures Gymnastics is all about building better kids through gymnastics, dance, cheer, and fitness classes - which are designed to build confidence, challenge, and motivate children in a positive and safe environment.

Gym Ventures parties run two hours and include parachute time, obstacle courses, rope climbing, and access to the gymnastic equipment. Different sports themes can be incorporated, based on the birthday child's preferences.

Gym Ventures also hosts sleepovers. Visit the website for detailed information about classes, camps, and more.

If your child is fascinated by locomotion or just likes toy trains, this is toy train heaven! All exhibits are constructed by volunteer model train hobbyists whose passion about the subject really shows.

The San Diego Model Railroad Museum houses the largest collection of indoor model railroads in the world. Four model exhibits represent the history and geography of the railroad system in Southern California. Kids are allowed to handle and run the trains in the interactive toy train room.

Train-lovers will be thrilled to discover the wide variety of rail-related items available in the gift shop, including toys, books, videos, clothing, jewelry, works of art, and other collectibles.

Parties: The Pacific Beach Room is available for birthday partie