Family Fun
COMING SOON!
Date: TBD
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Tickets: $xx per family
Total tickets: xx
Available to: All CHS families
Hosted by: xx
PRESIDIO TRAIL RUN PREGAME & PICNIC
Date: cancelled due to school closure
Time: 8 - 10am
Location: Presidio YMCA parking lot
What: Calling all CHS runners (and walkers)! Let's hit the trails together at the Presidio Trail Run. This is a fun event for the whole family to exercise while exploring some new trails near school. There will be pre-run festivities for families participating, and then we'll gather again afterward for a healthy post-run breakfast. You don't need to be a regular runner to participate; the 1.5-mile route is friendly for all ages and abilities.
We will meet at 8am before the race in the YMCA parking lot. After the run, our picnic location is TBD, but will be near the YMCA and CHS.
Tickets: $30 per family
Total tickets: 20
Available to: all CHS families
Hosted by: Jen & Tim Lashua (Big Bay, MWF Nest)
A FINAL lap for big bay
Date: cancelled due to school closure
Time: 10:30am -12:30pm
Location: Peacock Meadow (in Golden Gate Park)
What: Say sayonara to our wonderful wheely tradition with a last lap around Golden Gate Park. All you need to bring is your wheels (scooter, bike, tricycle), a helmet, and possibly a picnic mat to relax on. Our hosts will provide coffee, bagels and lox, pastries and fruit. Siblings and other family members are more than welcome!
Tickets: $30 per family
Total tickets: 17
Available to: Big Bay families
Hosted by: Ximena Velez & Peter Sirota (Big Bay)
A PERSONALIZED TOUR OF THE SFMOMA FOR CHS FAMILIES
Date: cancelled due to school closure
Time: 10am - 12pm
Location: SFMOMA
What: On this family-friendly tour of the SFMOMA, we will explore a few galleries together, stopping to take in a handful of eye-catching and kid-loving pieces. Our little ones might find themsleves under an enormous mobile by Alexander Calder or reimagining what a self-portrait can be.
After our curated tour, budding art enthusiasts can flex their artistic muscles with a craft project and eat lunch (provided) while contemplating the finer points of their favorite pieces.
Our exact timing and schedule of events may change, but this is an idea of what we'll be up to.
Tickets: $45 per family
Total tickets: 10
Available to: all CHS families
Hosted by: Sonya Yu & Zack Lara (Big Bay)
LET'S BOUNCE, LET'S PLAY, LET'S CELEBRATE LITTLE BAY!
Date: cancelled due to school closure
Time: 3pm - 5pm
Location: Alta Plaza Park
What: Calling all Little Bay buddies for a bouncy park date before we head out for summer! At this Friday evening "happy hour" meet up, there will be snacks for all and bubbly for the grown-ups.
Tickets: $40 per family
Total tickets: 14
Available to: Little Bay families
Hosted by: Vicky Kim & Ross Hiatt (Little Bay, TTH Nest) and Katherine & David Hahn (Little Bay)
LIttle Bay & Little Garden: CAMPING IN THE PRESIDIO
Date: Saturday, Oct. 26-27, 2019
Time: 3pm on Saturday, Oct. 26 - 10:00am on Sunday, Oct. 27
Location: Rob Hill Campground (in the Presidio)
What: Take in the magic and wonder of the Presidio with your Little Bay & Little Garden friends at an overnight family camping trip! Join the adventure at Rob Hill Campground -- four wooded acres perched above Baker Beach. Bring your tent (or rent one from Sports Basement) and enjoy a potluck-style dinner (the hosts will provide mains and divvy up the side dishes among campers). The night under the stars will wrap up with stories and s'mores.
Wake up to a morning chorus of breaking waves, fog horns and bird songs accompanied by coffee and light breakfast fare. The site's modern amenities make it the perfect spot for camping with little ones.
Tickets: $75 per family
Total tickets: 7
Available to Little Bay & Little Garden families
Hosted by: Stephanie & Tyler Jackson (Little Bay) and Monali & Bill Jhaveri-Weeks (Little Garden)
lunch & “Construction site on christmas night”
Date: Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019
Time: 12:00-2:30pm
Location: Split followed by a show at the Bay Area Children’s Theatre at the Children’s Creativity Museum Theatre
What: An irresistible holiday treat for the whole family! Down in the big construction site, Bulldozer, Excavator, Cement Mixer, Dump Truck and Crane Truck are giving their all to build a big new home for the fire trucks before Christmas.
We'll meet at Split (145 4th St.) for a delicious lunch and then walk over to the Bay Area Children's Theatre (221 4th St.) for our show at 1:30pm.
Recommended for ages 3 and up. The show is about an hour in length.
Tickets: $40 per person
Total tickets: 22
Available to all CHS families
Hosted by: Laura & Dave Brown (Big Bay) and Caroline & Phil Carolan (Little Bay & Big Bay)
CHS CAMPING IN THE PRESIDIO
Date: cancelled due to school closure
Time: 12pm - 11am (overnight)
Location: Rob Hill Campground (in the Presidio)
What: We love that our kids experience the magic and wonder of the Presidio at Cow Hollow School. Let's take it up a level with an overnight family camping trip! Join the adventure at Rob Hill Campground—four wooded acres above Baker Beach and the only campground in San Francisco. Bring your tent (or rent one from Sports Basement) and enjoy dinner, a great sunset, and of course, s'mores and stories.
Wake up to the sounds of fog horns and serenading owls, accompanied by hot coffee and light breakfast fare. Rob Hill's modern amenities make it the perfect spot for new or reluctant campers.
Tickets: $150 per family
Total tickets: 14
Available to: all CHS families
Hosted by: Michelle & Eric Anderson (Big Garden), Laura & Dave Brown (Big Bay), Christina & Davis McCarroll-Doherty (MWF Nest, Big Bay)
It's a Boat! It's a Tram! It's the Boat Tram Streetcar!
Date: cancelled due to school closure
Time: 10-11:30am
Location: Fisherman's Wharf (the MUNI streetcar stop at Jones Street & Beach Street)
What: Join Henry, Jack and their families for a fun morning out cruising the streets of San Francisco! Before hopping aboard, check out the city's newest streetcar, a historic boat tram that hails from across the pond.
We'll meet promtly at 10am at the MUNI streetcar stop in front of Fisherman's Wharf (Jones Street & Beach Street). We will ride roundtrip from Fisherman’s Wharf, along The Embarcadero towards the ballpark and back again.
Snacks and drinks will be provided by our hosts.
Tickets: $20 per person (infants are free)
Total tickets: 30
Available to: all CHS families
Hosted by: Lianna Shen & Alex Kirmse (Big Bay) and Helen Yi & Jeff Karras (Big Garden)
SAusalito kayaking adventure
Date: cancelled due to school closure
Time: 10am - 12pm
Location: Sea Trek in Sausalito
What: Join Eva, Leonardo and their family for an adventurous morning out on the calm waters of scenic Richardson Bay in Sausalito. We'll spend an hour out on the water, visiting everything from napping seals to eclectic Sausalito house boats. After our paddle, we'll enjoy casual snacks and drinks on the dock. Life jackets, dry bags and storage lockers are available at Sea Trek free of charge.
Tickets: $50 per adult-child pair
Total tickets: 10
Available to: All CHS families
Hosted by: Felicia Nitu & Stefan Negritoiu (Little Bay, Big Bay)
Treehouse: Bowling in the Presidio
Date: Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020
Time: 10:00 - 11:45am
Location: Presidio Bowl
What: Spare no one! This event isn't to be missed! Join Carter and his family for a fun morning of bumper bowling at Presidio Bowl. The bowling is just for the kiddos (sorry, parents), but have no fear: We will fuel the fun with lunch for all. Shoe rental for kiddos included. Siblings welcome.
Tickets: $30 per child
Total tickets: 20
Available to Treehouse families with siblings welcome
Hosted by: Emi & Josh Stech (Treehouse)
'tis the season for Gingerbread Houses!
Date: Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019
Time: 3-5pm
Location: Tracy Simmons Design Studio
What: The Simmons family has bravely offered up an afternoon of December cheer and gingerbread house decorating. Celebrate this festive time of year and join in the mess and fun with your CHS friends. In addition to frosting and candy for "decorating," pizza will be served for the kids, and nibbles and drinks for the grown-ups.
Tickets: $30 per gingerbread house
Total tickets: 18
Available to: all CHS families
Hosted by: Tracy & Michael Simmons (Little Garden)
TEENY YOGINIS: BREATHE & FLOW WITH YOUR LITTLE ONES
Date: Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020
Time: 9:30 - 11:00am
Location: Tracy Simmons Design Studio
What: Michelle Wing, founder of It’s Yoga Kids, will lead a special class for CHS kiddos (plus one adult per child). Enjoy this fun, musical introduction to yoga, movement and mindfulness, stay after for coffee and light snacks, and send your teeny yogini home with a special yoga-inspired gift. Please bring your own mat!
Tickets: $30 for each child/adult pair
Total tickets: 25
Available to: all CHS families
Hosted by: Shannon & Chris Terschluse (TTh Nest), Ashley & Dave Scatena (Little Garden) and Sophie & Matthew Schwab (TTh Nest)
HALLOWEEN HIJINKs FOR BIG BAY & BIG GARDEN
Date: Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019
Time: 2:30 - 4:30pm
Location: Chang-Estey Home
What: A fun opportunity for our little ones to dress up and celebrate the season's festivities together! Please join the Chang-Estey family for some spooky Halloween fun! Costumed party-goers (yes, parents, that could be you, too) will enjoy treats, games, a bouncy house and some trick-or-treating.
Tickets: $40 per family
Total tickets: 37
Available to Big Bay & Big Garden families (siblings welcome!)
Hosted by: Julian Chang & Wade Estey (Big Bay)
PREVIOUS EVENTS
TREEHOUSE FIESTA
Location: Cow Hollow Playground
What: Join Adelaide and her family for food, games and fun inspired by the date (it’s Cinco de Mayo) at Cow Hollow Playground. Your hosts will provide breakfast fare, games and activities. Bring your whole family, your enthusiasm and your sunscreen!
Tickets: $30 per family
Total Tickets: 12
Available to Treehouse families
BIG BAY & Big Garden AT THE MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM
Location: Museum of Ice Cream
What: From a magical candy garden to a push pop installation The Museum of Ice Cream artistically re-imagines many of our sweet tooth’s favorite treats on an epic scale. We will fuel our exploration with lunch at the California Pizza Kitchen before walking over to The Museum of Ice Cream
Tickets $40 per person Total tickets: 20 Available to Big Bay & Big Garden families
Hand Crafted, with Love
Location: Sports Basement Presidio
What: Make this day off school extra-special by joining Little Bay mom Jen Lashua for some arts and crafts fun! Let the mess happen somewhere other than your own home, and give your kiddo a head start expressing their Valentine's Day love. Jen will make sure to have something for every age.
Tickets $25 per child
Total tickets: 20
Available to all CHS families
THE GREAT PUMPKIN (PATCH)
Location: Nicasio Valley Pumpkin Patch
What: On the look out for the perfect pumpkin? Love visiting farms? Want to get a little more use out of your child's Halloween costume? Join the Berg (Big Bay) and Kern (Big Bay, TTH Nest) families at Nicasio Valley Pumpkin Patch! We’ll have food and beverages for all, and a pumpkin for each child to take home. Costumes encouraged!
Tickets are $40 per child Tickets available: 20 Available to all CHS families
pumpkins and pancakes
What: Let’s make pancakes (including some pumpkin-flavored ones)! We’ll have fun cut-out shapes and toppings, as well as a side of fruit skewers. Once full of pancake deliciousness, we will decorate pumpkins. Attendees will go home with the pancake recipe, fruit skewer recipe and a decorated pumpkin.
Tickets $40 for each adult/child pair ($10 for each additional participant over age 2) Total tickets: 5 Available to all CHS families