Kids San Francisco - June 15, 2009

Bon Voyage

Little Passports Educational Travel Pack

You’d cross an ocean for your kiddo. But doing so with him?

That’s another story.

Little Passports, a new educational subscription service for 6- to 10-year-olds, will plant a love of travel without the need to leave home.

The kick-off box includes a mini suitcase, passport, and world map, plus a letter and photo introducing the mode of transport (a magical red scooter) and personal guides (Sam and Sofia). As the months go on, your wee voyager will rack up a jet-setter’s passport full of stamps, personalize his suitcase, and fill it with souvenirs (an amethyst gemstone from Brazil, an origami kit from Japan). In addition, games and puzzles teach geography, culture, and a bit of the native tongue.

Starting with these three words: Keep travel fun.

Available online at littlepassports.com.

PEEK
The Wildlife of the Farallon Islands Webcam
What: Get a rare look at sea lions, seals, and sea birds who live due west of the city, in honor of World Oceans Day.
Why: Get your see legs.
When: Now.
Where: Online at calacademy.org.

RISE
Breakfast with the Bakers
What: A warm breakfast of fresh pastries is followed by a sourdough bread-baking demo that features a 160-year-old starter.
Why: Morning’s the sour hour.
When: Thru Sept. 24. Every Thurs., 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Where: Boudin at the Wharf, Pier 43½, 160 Jefferson St., b/t Taylor & Mason Sts. (415-928-1849).

CREATE
The Family Studio: Inspired by Nature
What: Take a fresh look at the works of Georgia O’Keeffe and Ansel Adams on Father’s Day, and make a keepsake for Dad.
Why: Nature calls.
When: Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: SFMOMA, 151 3rd St., b/t Mission & Howard Sts. (415-357-4000).