Welcome to the BMG’s Mom-nificent Family Spotlight!
Back to School Activity Planning
by Benicia Mom’s Group
Upcoming Events
- August 8th-11th Napa Town & Country Fair Thurs/Fri 2-10pm Sat/Sun 12-10pm, Napa https://napafair.org/
- August 10th Benicia Peddlers Fair 8am-5pm, Benicia
- August 17th Fairfield Tomato & Vine Festival 11am-7pm & 18th 11am-5pm, Fairfield https://www.fairfield.ca.gov/our-city/city-events/tomato-vine-festival
- August 29th Museum of History Benicia Open House – Downtown Gallery 5-8pm, Benicia
Benicia Local Sports Leagues & Classes
We love our Benicia Parks & Recreation, but here are some other local sports & activity options:
DANCE
- Benicia Ballet
- Registration – July and ongoing
- Season August through June
- Ages 3+
- www.beniciaballet.com
- Farnsworth Dance Academy, Glen Cove
- Registration – July and ongoing
- Season August through December, and January through June
- Ages 2+
- www.farnsorthdanceacademy.com
- Tip Tap Toe Dance Studio, Benicia
- Registration – May
- Season September through June
- Ages 2.5+
- www.tiptaptoedancestudio.com
GYMNASTICS
- East Bay Gymnastics, Concord
- Registration – anytime
- Season – N/A
- Ages – 18mos+
- www.eastbaygymnastics.com
- Liberty Gymnastics, Vallejo
- Registration – anytime within session dates
- Season – N/A
- Ages – 2+
- www.libertygymtrainingcenter.com
- North Bay Athletic Association, Concord
- Registration – anytime
- Season – N/A
- Ages – 18mos+
- www.northbayathleticassociation.com
- Ultimate Sports Connection, Concord
- Registration – anytime
- Season – N/A
- Ages 0+
- www.ultimatesportsconnection.com
KARATE/MARTIAL ARTS/TAEKWONDO
- Benicia Boxing and Martial Arts
- Registration – anytime
- Season – N/A
- Ages 5+ for martial arts
- www.beniciabma.com
- Benicia Shotokan Karate Academy
- Registration – anytime
- Season – N/A
- Ages 5+
- www.shotokankarate.net
- William Kim’s Taekwondo Center
- Registration – anytime
- Season – N/A
- Ages 4+
- www.williamkimstkd.com
SPORTS LEAGUES
- Benicia Arsenal F.C. Recreational Soccer
- Registration – early February
- Season August through October
- Ages 5+ (4 year olds can play if their parent coaches)
- www.beniciasoccer.org
- Benicia Girls Fastpitch
- Registration – November 1st, 2024
- Season February through May
- Ages 3-18
- www.beniciafastpitch.com
- Benicia Little League
- Registration – Mid October
- Season mid March through mid June
- Ages 5-18
- www.benicialittleleague.com
SWIM
- Benicia Stingrays – Recreational summer swim league
- Registration – early February
- Season early April through July
- Ages 4-18
- www.bsrswim.org
- Southampton Swim Club, Benicia – Recreational summer swim league
- Registration – February
- 3 seasons — mid April through mid May, mid June through early August, late August through early October
- Ages – Ability to swim independently
- www.southamptonswimclub.org
YOGA
- The Elevate Company, Benicia
- Registration – anytime
- Season – N/A
- Ages 3+
- www.theelevatecompany.com
Craft of the Month
Back to School Time Capsule:
- Mason jar (or clear container)
- Ribbon
- Confetti
- Colored construction paper
- String
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Ideas: photo of child, mementos, piece of their art or handwriting, first day of school questionnaire etc.
Instructions for this Time Capsule Craft
- Trace your child’s hand on a piece of colored construction paper and cut it out. Write your child’s name and grade on the handprint or have them write their own.
- Have your child stand up against a wall and use the string to measure your child’s height. Cut off the string the same length as your child. Bundle it together neatly and secure it with a piece of ribbon.
- With your child, gather mementos or any other small items or treasures
- Place the hand print and bundled string inside the mason jar.
- Pour confetti inside the mason jar and tie a bow around the top lid of the jar with ribbon.
- Place it up on a shelf or in a special place until the last day of school, then open together.
BMG Membership
For membership inquiries, please include QR code to www.beniciamomsgroup.com
