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Surviving Summer

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:54:00 GMT

For kids and moms, summer promises endless, blissful days of sleeping in, catching waves at the beach and playing with friends. And for the first couple of weeks or so, the break from the over-scheduled school year is bliss. But eventually bliss morphs into stress. The kids are home eating and messing things up all day. Boredom and restlessness set in when friends are unavailable because they are vacationing or at camp. The burden of coming up with fun ideas and curriculum rests solely on you.

How will you balance all that free time with some structure and keep the kids out of mischief? When will you squeeze in time for yourself? Here's where Camp PlayWerx comes to your rescue.

At our all-day camps, your kids will enjoy hours of active exploration with playmates their same age. We enhance the camp experience with daily art projects and music twice a week. Healthy lunches, snacks and beverages are included in the price of camp, so you'll have one less meal to prepare each day and fewer messes to clean up.

During your temporary escape from the cycle of cook, clean and entertain, you can focus your energy on yourself. Read a book, take on a special project, learn to surf, or share grown-up time with your friends. Build a little extra time into your day by carpooling to camp with another family.

If you feel guilty about dropping your kids off at camp, remember, they need an occasional break from you too. You'll come away from your brief hiatus with renewed energy, and you'll be in great shape to savor the rest of summer - with kids in tow!

Culinary Kids Cooking it up this Summer at PlayWerx

Thu, 30 May 2013 18:43:00 GMT

We are VERY excited to announce that Culinary Kids is coming to PlayWerx. Join us for an appetizing adventure where children between the ages of 5 and 12 will create healthy meals to share with family and friends.

Hands on camps scheduled for Tues.-Fri. 9am-12pm July 30-August 2, August 6-August 9, and August 13-August 16. Fee is $140 with a $32 material fee.

To register for camps contact Culinary Kids at 949-292-4720 or check them out at www.culinarykids.biz.

We'll See You In The Kitchen!

Pajama Party Birthday Bash with the Boo Hoo Crew

Thu, 30 May 2013 18:13:00 GMT

Friday, May 31, 2013 5:30pm-8:30pm it's our Pajama Party Birthday Bash! PlayWerx is turning six and we want you to join us for a rockin great time of singing, dancing, disco lights and play time! Admission $15 and includes pizza, drink, popcorn and dessert and a whole lot of fun! Call us to RSVP 760-804-1600.

Life Is Better Under The Stars

Wed, 29 May 2013 20:48:00 GMT

Looking to do something that's a bit different this summer? Seeking adventure, scenery and escape? Perhaps you've considered camping before, but the thought of sleeping on the hard ground, eating hotdogs, and foregoing indoor plumbing stops you cold. Now there's a way to enjoy an outdoor vacation in comfort and style - glamping.

Glamping (glamour camping) is a form of camping that combines the classic tent experience with luxury amenities. High-ceilinged canvas-covered tents or yurts rest on wooden platforms and feature comfy beds with full linens and down comforters, reading lamps, casual seating, ensuite bathrooms, private decks, and personal fire pits. Many resorts even offer chef-catered meals prepared with locally sourced ingredients.

You're probably familiar with high-end camping as staple on African safaris, but the trend has made its way around the world to Europe and now the United States. In California, you can stay at luxury camp grounds in some of the world's most stunning natural settings including mountains, secluded beaches, and next to rivers, lakes and preserves.

Situated on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean just north of Santa Barbara, El Capitan campgrounds offers deluxe safari tents in various sizes and configurations. A tent with 2 double beds and indulgent bedding rents for $155 per night. At Mount Madonna in the majestic Santa Cruz Mountain Range, a 16' yurt with a wrap-around deck, sleeps six and goes for $50 per night during peak season. The yurts are furnished with beds and mattresses, but you have to bring your own sleeping bags. And a tent bungalow at the eco-friendly Costanoa Lodge and Camp outside of quaint Pescadero rents for as low as $90 per night.

The most glamorous properties around the world cost thousands of dollars for a multi-day stay and often include unlimited horseback riding, gourmet meals and a host of other active pursuits.

But whether you spend $50 per night or $1,000, your children will love playing outside all day - exploring tidepools, swimming, cycling, horseback riding, maybe even fishing and hiking. At dark, you can bond around the campfire and share stories. When the kids finally get sleepy, you can tuck them into a comfy clean bed and let them fall asleep to the sweet sounds of nature.

This summer, find some time to relax reconnect and restore.

Jump Into Summer At Camp PlayWerx!

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:19:00 GMT

Spirits soar at our popular summer camp! Children enjoy hours of active fun interspersed with art, music and spontaneous giggles! They have a blast as they swoosh down slides, wiggle through mazes, and leap gallop and skip in our mega structure. They form new friendships, and bond with our super cool staff that gets to know each child and make them feel special.

We bring art to life through daily arts and crafts activities, and treat campers to musical adventures through dance, song and storytelling twice a week. Our schedule is set up to create a balance of energetic play, artistic discovery and some quiet time at the end of the day when kids take a break from the action.

Camp dates are:

Week 1 July 8th - 12th

Week 2 July 15th - 19th

Week 3 July 22nd - 26th

Camp hours are from 10am to 3pm with extended hours available.

With our plans, you're free to enroll for an entire week, or attend any number of days any time between 10 and 3. For parents who just need a little time off, we accept hourly drop offs. How's that for convenience!

Camp rates are:

$225 per week, and $195 for siblings,

$49 per day, and $40 for siblings, or

$12 per hour, and $7 per hour for siblings

For the weekly and daily camp, the fee includes healthy snacks and beverages throughout the day as well as a full lunch. For the hourly rates, we can set up a special plan to include food and drink - just ask!

Camp is for children ages 3 years old and up (bathroom independent). Reservations and payment must be made in advance.

Our camps fill up early - so reserve soon by calling us!

Happy Birthday to Us!

Fri, 03 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Hey PlayWerx Families - We're turning 6 real soon, and to celebrate, we're throwing a birthday pajama party with you as our VIPs!

We're proud of our hard work and thankful that you choose PlayWerx as your go-to place for wholesome, active, family fun. This celebration is as much about you as it is about us!

We've planned an action-packed and exciting evening with entertainment by the amazing, guitar playing Clint Perry and his Boo Hoo Crew, who will keep you in stitches with their interactive songs and imaginative tales. We'll dance to live music under flashing laser lights and twinkling disco balls, and have a blast exploring our mazes and slides.

We'll treat you to pizza, popcorn, drinks and birthday cake too!

Dress the kiddos in comfy pajamas and join the fun on Friday, May 31st from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. $15 per child. As always, parents play for free.

We're excited - hope you are too!

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The Best Kids Party Ever

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Memories of our early childhood can be really fuzzy. They are sporadic flashes of moments, both joyous and sorrowful, that defined who we were and the type of people we would become. Every parent wants to create the happiest memories possible for their children, and one of the best ways to form these memories is to create events that break the chain of normal activity. This can come in the form vacations, visits from family, or a kid’s favorite, a birthday party.

There are a lot of different options to choose from when it comes to a kid’s party, but a party at Playwerx can be fun on a whole other level. Joy for children often exists solely in the physical realm. Some of our greatest early memories come from activities like jumping, running, climbing trees and exploring the environment. Playwerx allows for that level of activity in a fun and safe indoor place where kids can just act like kids.

Sometimes it’s hard to remember as an adult, but some of the greatest times we have as kids come from exploring structurally complicated places. Things like funhouses, haunted houses, jungle gyms and tree covered creeks remain some of the most fun places to explore. Playwerx has created a similar type of environment where kids at the party can explore mazes, slides and ball pits to their hearts content and form memories that will last a lifetime.

Back-to-School!

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Kids in the communities of Carlsbad, San Marcos, Oceanside, Vista and other San Diego neighborhoods are back at school. During the first couple of weeks parents are often filled with a sense of relief and a bit of anxiety as well. Children feel this excitement and stress, too.

The first weeks of school can be tough as routines are put back in place; kids adjust to early bed times, rushed mornings and packed schedules.

Amidst all of these changes, remember to include some downtime as well. Give your kids a reward and a break from the daily schedule by including some playtime and an opportunity to burn off energy they may not have had a chance to do during the school day.

Playwerx Carlsbad is the perfect venue for some after-school fun and exercise while at the same time providing downtime for Mom or Dad. Parents can sit on a leather couch, sip some great coffee, browse grown-up magazines, and access free WIFI while their kids run through our multi-level play structure.

As a back to school special, PlayWerx will have “Happy Hour in September”. Visit us during the last business hour of any day during the month of September and your admission is 50% off. That means you can come Tues-Friday from 5-6pm, Saturday from 6-7pm or Sunday from 5-6pm for 50% off regular admission price!

PlayWerx Promotes Healthy Eating

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Do you ever cringe when you child receives an invitation to a birthday party because you know that the food served at kid parties isn’t usually the most nutritious? Do you worry when you are out and about with your children that you’ll end up snacking on food that is less than nutritious? Well that isn’t a problem with play time or birthday parties at PlayWerx, because promoting healthy eating along with great indoor play is our number one goal!

PlayWerx is proud to offer reasonably priced foods and snacks in the café at our Carlsbad location. Birthday parties also get the same quality food as well. When you bring your kids to Playwerx, they can choose from a wide variety of kid friendly, yet healthy items such chicken nuggets, grilled cheese sandwiches, quesadillas or PB&Js all made from the highest quality ingredients that are either natural or organic. And keeping Mom and Dad in mind, PlayWerx has a great selection of wraps and other specials sure to please.

That’s right; there is something to please everyone. Stress free fun, guilty free eating and of course our delectable CoffeeWerx Bar, where you can order up your favorite espresso drink, hot, iced or blended, we do it all! We use only the highest quality beans, roasted right here in San Diego. So come on in for some fun for the children and some downtime for yourself, we can’t wait to see you!

Playwerx Knows Active Play is Important!

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT

{A happy, active kid at Playwerx!}

These days, it is all too common for children to spend hours playing on their iPad or laptop, which is why active play and physical exercise are so important! As parents ourselves, we know that there are days when your kids need an active play alternative, and that is why we provide a safe indoor play center that parents love, too!

While regular physical activity is good for everyone, it is vital for healthy growth and development of babies and young children. According to Kids at Play, the government website promoting healthy eating and active play, regular physical activity is important for maintaining good health, enhancing social skills and self-confidence and preventing the development of poor health or health risk factors.

Regular physical activity across the lifespan has shown the following proven benefits:

· Healthy weight management

· Increased movement, coordination, balance and reaction time

· Healthy growth and development

· Building strong bones, muscles and hearts

· Acquisition of fundamental motor skills

· Prevention of Type II diabetes

· Prevention of cardiovascular disease

· Prevention of some forms of cancer

Visit Playwerx Carlsbad!

Why Choose Playwerx?

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Playwerx was formed out of our quest to find a clean, safe, healthy and still fun indoor play center for our three children, both for birthday parties and days when they had extra energy!

Three years after coming up with the idea to create a place where kids could play and parents would be comfortable and enjoy themselves, too, Playwerx was born! Playwerx in Carlsbad boasts fair trade organic coffee, all-natural lemonade and treats like frozen, chocolate-covered banana fruit bars. As parents, we are committed to serving healthy food. You won’t find junk food at our café, instead we serve reasonably priced healthy food and snacks ranging from grilled cheese sandwiches to salads. We even have a weekly special for adults!

Whether you are searching for rainy day play activities or a place to host your child’s next birthday party, visit Playwerx!

Playwerx Makes Kids Parties Easy!

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Summer is a busy season, with the kids out of school and busy with swim team and summer camp, but if your child has a summer birthday you might find yourself even busier than usual. Playwerx does the work for you by hosting jungle gym parties in San Diego. We host parties of all types and cater to many different styles and budgets. If you want us to handle everything, choose the "we do it all" stress-free party package, or you can pick which items of the party process you're interested in with the "do it your way" ala carte package.

The "we do it all" party package:

Two-hour celebration
Private party room with your own party host
Invitations prepared and sent out for you
Choice of themed decorations
One-quarter sheet custom cake
Party package is for 15 children
Charge for additional child is $10

The "do it your way" ala carte package:

Rent a room for your party ($55/hr 2 hr minimum)
Pay admission for each of your party guests ($5 or $10 each)
We provide balloons and paper goods; you add our own touches

If you are looking to have a surprise party, rentals with Playwerx are available! Party rooms are available for $55 per hour for a 2 hour minimum. If you would like to rent all of Playwerx, contact us for more information!