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Tips for visiting Parents

Plan an activity that you think your child will enjoy
Bring snacks for children
Bring activities
Follow the rules of the court and/or the court order
Support your child’s emotions and experience regardless of how they perceive their situation


visitation ideas

We offer visitations in the natural environment of our community. Following are a list of activities that many children enjoy.
Parks
Hiking trails
Beach activities
Bike Riding
Swimming
Rock climbing gym
Fishing
Kite flying
Catch
Frisbee
Golf
Basketball
Candle Making (Scotts Valley)
Art Classes (Scotts Valley)
Kayaking
Sailing
Whale Watching
Santa Cruz Wharf
Coffee shops- bring board games, books, and or supplies to do a craft
Neptune’s Kingdom - miniature golf, air hockey, arcade
Bowling
Capitola Mall – get a bite to eat, indoor playground for small children and shopping / browsing for older children
Santa Cruz Actors Theater- see a play
Movie Theaters- see a movie
Roller Skating
Chics with Sticks - learn to knit or crochets. There is space to sit (and it is encouraged) and knit or crochet
Library – check their website for availability and the lists of activities including; story time, knitting, etc
Pacific Garden Mall- bring your umbrellas and rain boots, grab a meal, shop or browse stores
Petroglyph- paint a ceramic
Drop in dance classes- check for local studios
Seymour Marine Discovery Center – touch and view marine life
Capitola Esplanade- eat a meal and watch the storm on the ocean front, bring your umbrella and rain boots and walk around outside

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