Ice Cream Shop Meet Up
2024-08-14 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-08-21 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-08-28 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
We have beautiful summers here in Ventura County, from coastal fog to warm inland temps – all just a relatively short drive.
We also have some great ice cream shops! Let’s take advantage of the later sunsets and have some meet ups!
These are for all ages.
These are all Wednesday evenings, 7pm, so you have time for dinner and driving. Each night you attend, you will have a chance to have your family enter a drawing to take place after the last meeting for a chance to win a gift certificate to whichever of the four ice cream shops you choose. Each visit increases your odds. 🙂
August 7 – Coastal Cone in the Ventura Harbor: The harbor can be cool in the evenings, so please bring layers. We should try for a group photo at the big harbor sign overlooking the water.
August 14 – Little Calf Creamery in Thousand Oaks: This is a lovely cafe as well. You might even want to go early to have dinner there, too. There isn’t really any place to play, but there is a generous outside patio, so depending on the weather, let’s grab some outside seating. I expect it will be cool enough by that time of the evening.
August 21 – Tifa Gelato and Chocolate in Camarillo: Yes, this is a luxury ice cream, to be sure. If you have not yet tried it, let me assure you it is delicious! There is no place to play, but there is a nice breezeway alongside the shop the kids enjoyed last year.
August 28 – Ojai Ice Cream in Ojai: Libby Park is across the street. Last year we had a great time at the park after grabbing our cones.

Park Day Ventura, Juanamaria Park
2024-08-15 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-09-05 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-09-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Juanamaria Park, N Kimball Rd & Loma Vista Rd, 104 Livermore Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93004, United States
Please join us at the park to play and get to know each other. We are looking forward to meeting new friends.
Bring a snack/picnic lunch, outdoor play equipment, blankets, etc.
RSVP appreciated but not required

**Cancelled**Santa Paula Park Day
2024-08-16 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-23 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-30 09:00 - 11:00 | Teague Park, 300 S Steckel Dr, Santa Paula, CA, 93060-3406
**Sorry, this event has been cancelled due to low attendance**
Please join us for Santa Paula park day at Teague Park, Friday mornings from 9am-11am. Bring your coffee, plenty of water/snacks, and anything fun that the kids would enjoy playing together.
Questions? Please contact Nicole at nikkisreyes@icloud.com.

Volleyball Clinic/Games
2024-08-16 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-23 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-30 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-06 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Pitts Ranch Park, 1400 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA
ACHEV Dad, Kevin Adair hosts this volleyball clinic for ACHEV kids 10 and up. We continue playing through the year, and if you log enough hours, you can count this for High School credit.
This is for fun, exercise, and to learn how to play the game, this is not hyper competitive. Kevin would love to do drilling and teach the kids more technique if they want to learn. So if you want to get better at serving, setting, etc. ask Mr. Adair to help you.
Who: ACHEV kids ages 10 and up. You don’t have to know how to play, Mr. Adair will teach you.
Drop off is okay for this event. If you are dropping off, please make sure we have your cell number in case we need to reach you.
We start at 2, and it’s really helpful if everyone gets there about the same time.
Please rsvp via email bonnieadair@verizon.net and make sure I have your email address and cell number in case I need to reach you.
Bonnie 805-504-6457
Kevin 805-910-0797

Beach Day Ventura - Summer's Beach
2024-08-22 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-29 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Summer’s Beach Ventura, is 2866-2868 Pacific Coast Highway, Ventura, United States
What: ACHEV Beach Day, tots to teens! The little kids like to play in the sand, boogie board close to shore, the older kids boogie board, body surf, dig holes and play sports on the sand. We have a great time, so please join us for fun, fellowship, and checking P.E. off your list =)
Where: Beach North of Emma Wood and just south of Solimar and South of Mondos. It’s called Summer’s Beach – park for free along the highway. Take the California State Beaches exit off the 101 fwy. https://maps.apple.com/place?ll=34.306528,-119.351567&q=Marked%20Location&_ext=EiQpJzQpTzwnQUAxBaWsEYDWXcA5JzQpTzwnQUBBBaWsEYDWXcA%3D&t=h That is the marked location where we will meet. There is a handicap ramp to take you down to the beach and a porta potty street side. There should be a good deal of parking.
How to Find Us: Come Down the handicap ramp, and if you are facing the water, turn left and we will be close by on the left hand side (that’s the plan anyways). You can look for my red SUV along the highway. It’s a Subaru Ascent with a roof rack.
Directions: The address at the marked location is 2866-2868 Pacific Coast Highway. Take the California State Beaches exit off the 101 fwy.
Tide Forecast: https://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Solimar-Reef/tides/latest
Let me know if you plan to come so we can look out for you. Can’t wait to see you there! Email bonnieadair@verizon.net or text me at 805-504-6457, but if I’m already at the beach, I might not hear my phone. =)

East Coast Swing Class
2024-09-04 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-11 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-18 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-25 16:00 - 17:00 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
What: Private ballroom dance classes for ACHEV at House of Dance – Lesson for 45 minutes, dance practice to music for 15 minutes. This is a series of classes that will go through December 4th with a break for Thanksgiving week.
First Class is Sept 4th, continuing through Dec 4th with the exception of Thanksgiving week.
We will be learning East Coast Swing this semester. We will learn a different dance after the New Year.
Who: ACHEV members, grads & guests 11 and up. ACHEV Members can invite guests: guests do not need to be ACHEV members, but need to be homeschooled. Please clear invited homeschooling friends through Bonnie at bonnieadair@verizon.net. Current ACHEV members are given priority on the sign up sheet, ACHEV grads next, and then guests. I will not add any guests to the class before 8/15. ACHEV members, sign up asap because I will start adding grads and guests after 8/15, or as I see space available, or a need to fill spots. We must have equal number boys and girls in order for the class to work. We can keep a waitlist in case space opens up prior to the first class in a series. Minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls in order to hold these classes. Partners rotate throughout the class.
Where: House of Dance , 3007 Bunsen Ave, Ventura 93003 https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
When: Wednesdays 4pm – 5:00 pm
Cost: $10 per student per class payable in advance on the first of each month. $40 payable on Sept 4th, $50 payable on October 2nd, $40 payable November 6th. Pay in advance via Venmo or Zelle (info at https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/) Or pay with cash or check when you arrive on the first Wednesday of the month. If you pay via Venmo or Zelle, please include a note “ACHEV Homeschool class”
What to Bring & Wear: Bring your own water bottles. There is no drinking fountain. There is no special dress code, other than ACHEV’s general dress code for all events which is, “modest and appropriate for the occasion”. Some girls choose to wear dresses and skirts, but you can wear pants or shorts. Boys can wear pants or shorts. Be comfortable. If you do not have felt bottomed dance shoes (felt bottomed dance shoes are ideal), try to choose a shoe that is not grippy and rubbery on bottom. Leather soled dress shoes or Vans-type skateboard shoes are okay. Absolutely NO flip flops. No sandals, no Uggs. Boots are not good for ballroom or swing dancing. You want to be able to slide/glide on the floor, turn easily on your toes and point your toes.
To purchase good quality dance shoes (recommended but not required), go here
Payment Policy:
Payment for the month of classes is due in full at the beginning of the first class of the month. There will be no refunds or credits for missed classes. We understand that sometimes illness or unexpected circumstances come up on short notice, but in order to keep these classes affordable, House of Dance cannot issue refunds or credits. If you know before a series starts that you will need to miss a class, please check with the organizer to make sure that will be okay before signing up (it depends on a variety of factors), and the full amount of the series will still be due at the first class.
These classes are not drop-in classes. Signing up in advance is required. After the series has begun, we cannot add new students. If you sign up for a series, your classmates are counting on you to be there for all the classes other than illness or other unavoidable/unforeseen circumstances, because these classes are most enjoyable when everyone has a partner. Additionally, learning dance is sequential and if you miss too many classes, it can be difficult to catch up and it can hold up others in the class.
Questions? Bonnieadair@verizon.net or 805-504-6457 call or text.
We must have an even number of boys and girls. Any girls in excess of boys, or vice versa, are considered to be on the waitlist. We must have a minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls to proceed with the class.
Sign Up Here for East Coast Swing Fall 2024
Questions? Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net.

Beach Day in Lieu of Volleyball and Elementary PE at the park
2024-09-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Summer’s Beach Ventura, is 2866-2868 Pacific Coast Highway, Ventura, United States
Since we meet for volleyball and elementary PE at the hottest part of the day, and we are looking at a high temp of 98 degrees in Camarillo this Friday, I am cancelling volleyball at the park and elementary PE at the park this week and I hope that you will all come out for some volleyball practice in the water at the beach and elementary PE at the beach. 1pm-4pm
With it being so hot, I think there might be a lot of people at the beach even though school is back in session, so that’s why I want to get there at 1 (hopefully before most school is out for the day) and hopefully find a good spot for us to play.
What: ACHEV Beach Day, tots to teens! The little kids like to play in the sand, boogie board close to shore, the older kids boogie board, body surf, dig holes and play sports on the sand. We have a great time, so please join us for fun, fellowship, and checking P.E. off your list =)
Where: Beach North of Emma Wood and just south of Solimar and South of Mondos. It’s called Summer’s Beach – park for free along the highway. Take the California State Beaches exit off the 101 fwy. https://maps.apple.com/place?ll=34.306528,-119.351567&q=Marked%20Location&_ext=EiQpJzQpTzwnQUAxBaWsEYDWXcA5JzQpTzwnQUBBBaWsEYDWXcA%3D&t=h That is the marked location where we will meet. There is a handicap ramp to take you down to the beach and a porta potty street side. There should be a good deal of parking.
How to Find Us: Come Down the handicap ramp, and if you are facing the water, turn left and we will be close by on the left hand side (that’s the plan anyways). You can look for my red SUV along the highway. It’s a Subaru Ascent with a roof rack.
Directions: The address at the marked location is 2866-2868 Pacific Coast Highway. Take the California State Beaches exit off the 101 fwy.
Tide Forecast: https://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Solimar-Reef/tides/latest
Let me know if you plan to come so we can look out for you. Can’t wait to see you there! Email bonnieadair@verizon.net or text me at 805-504-6457, but if I’m already at the beach, I might not hear my phone. =)

Elementary PE Group
2024-09-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Pitts Ranch Park, 1400 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA
What: Please join us in engaging our younger elementary children in teaching them how to work as a team and develop perseverance, good sportsmanship and friendships through physical activity. Our goal is to choose activities that will challenge the kids a bit, but something that they can be successful at. Structured PE activities will be around 45 minutes long. Afterwards we will have optional free play.
Parents will take turns organizing/planning/leading the activities and do a different activity every month. If you need equipment, reach out to the other parents or ACHEVmoms on Facebook to see if it can be obtained/borrowed for free, or come up with another idea that doesn’t require equipment you don’t have. We are not expecting anyone to spend $$ on equipment. Some examples: Relay races, duck duck goose/Simon Says/Red light-Green Light, trash can basketball, Capture the Flag, Freeze Tag/Blob tag, dodgeball, jump rope games, push up games, track and field games, etc.
Who: ACHEV members under 10 and parents. ACHEV members over 10 are welcome to come and help the younger kids with the activities, sit and watch, or go play volleyball with the ACHEV volleyball group at Pitts Ranch. Drop off is ok for ACHEV volleyball (please see calendar for details on volleyball).
Elementary PE is not a drop off event, and parents should be available and willing to help their children through the activities, giving assistance and encouragement as needed.
Elementary PE is a co-op, but will remain open for ACHEV members to join us any time. Please consider joining us regularly and helping plan activities. We need to have a core group of people that intend to prioritize this activity on their calendar. The dates for the whole school year are printed below and all dates are also on the ACHEV calendar, all are on Fridays. We will meet at Pitts Ranch Park (Camarillo). Please email or text Bonnie Adair 805-504-6457 bonnieadair@verizon.net if you are interested in joining us. We need to know how many children will be present in order to help with activity planning.

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ACHEV Family BBQ Potluck
2024-09-07 13:30 - 19:00 | Bob Kildee Community Park, 1030 Temple Ave, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
1:30-7:00pm
ACHEV Family BBQ and Potluck is also going to be an all-member kick-off meeting for the upcoming year. There will be prizes, free books, volunteer opportunity sign ups, groups/co-ops/classes interest and sign up lists, and games. We will have volleyball set up.
The whole family is invited and you are welcome to invite grandparents as well. Please include all family members (that will be eating, so infants need not be included) in the number on the sign up sheet.
ACHEV will provide the main course, so RSVP is essential. Sign Up Here
Families bring the sides and other supplies. If you haven’t been to one of these yet, you are in for a treat!
If you can help organize a group game/activity please email Bonnie bonnieadair@verizon.net . We would really like to have a couple of group activities and we need your help. Thanks =)

Urbane Cafe Ventura Field Trip
2024-09-18 08:30 - 10:30 | Urbane Cafe Ventura, 4960 Telephone Road, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
What: Tour of Urbane Café Ventura. Learn about a “fast casual” restaurant and how to make a great sandwich!
During the field trip, we will split the class up into two groups. The first group will get a tour of the kitchen, learn how we prep some of our ingredients, get to play with some dough, help us make some bread, and learn to be a cashier. While the first group is in the kitchen, the second group will be given some crayons and a color page with which they can create their own sandwich. Once the first group is done, we will have them switch places! When everyone is done, they will all get two pieces of cheese pizza. Finally, we will hand out awards certificates to every student that is good for one free meal.
***I also set up a field trip at the Camarillo location on Tuesday September 24th so you can choose the location/day that is most convenient for you. Please make sure you are signing up for the correct one.
Who: All ACHEV Members *While this tour is geared towards 1st-5th graders, older and younger students are welcome to attend, as well as parents.
When: Wednesday, September 18th 8:45am – 10:15am
*Please arrive 5-10 min early to check in and be ready to begin on time
Cost: Free
Contact: Bonnie Adair bonnieadair@verizon.net 805-504-6457
Notes/Additional Info: Limited to 30 people. They will take 15 at a time into the kitchen area.
Sign Up Using the Google This Google Doc by September 15th

Urbane Cafe Camarillo Field Trip
2024-09-24 08:30 - 10:30 | Urbane Cafe Camarillo, 1855 E Daily Dr (at Murray), Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
What: Tour of Urbane Café Camarillo. Learn about a “fast casual” restaurant and how to make a great sandwich!
During the field trip, we will split the class up into two groups. The first group will get a tour of the kitchen, learn how we prep some of our ingredients, get to play with some dough, help us make some bread, and learn to be a cashier. While the first group is in the kitchen, the second group will be given some crayons and a color page with which they can create their own sandwich. Once the first group is done, we will have them switch places! When everyone is done, they will all get two pieces of cheese pizza. Finally, we will hand out awards certificates to every student that is good for one free meal.
***I also set up a field trip at the Ventura location on Wednesday September 18th so you can choose the location/day that is most convenient for you. Please make sure you are signing up for the correct one.
Who: All ACHEV Members*While this tour is geared towards 1st-5th graders, older and younger students are welcome to attend, as well as parents.
When: Tuesday, September 24th 8:45am – 10:15am
*Please arrive 5-10 min early to check in and be ready to begin on time
Cost: Free
Contact: Bonnie Adair bonnieadair@verizon.net 805-504-6457
Notes/Additional Info: Limited to 30 people. They will take 15 at a time into the kitchen area.
Sign Up Using the Google This Google Doc by September 17th

Planning and Records
2024-09-25 18:30 - 20:30 | The Pineda’s, 178 Furman Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93003
Homeschool Support for Parents are meetings we have for ACHEV, but also for the community. This is a great time to invite your friends who are considering home education or may be interested in ACHEV.
This month is Planning and Records. We can discuss scheduling, lesson planning, and the required and recommended records for home educators in CA.
We’ll meet at the Pineda’s home in Ventura, located at 178 Furman Avenue. Please RSVP to Susan at must_sew@yahoo.com due to limited space. Thanks!
We budget time to answer questions and for other discussion as well, so please come not only for the topic of the day, but also for the fellowship and support of others!
Do you have a topic you’d like covered? Please let Sandra Pellamounter (spellamounter1@aol.com) or Susan Pineda (must_sew@yahoo.com) know.

Back to School Dance
2024-09-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Rd, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
The ACHEV Back to School Dance is ballroom and swing dancing for 6th grade and older. It will be held at the beautiful Poinsettia Pavilion in Ventura, which has a generous stage and dance floor, and beautiful view from the patio area.
There are many important details so you will be prepared to have the very best time! Please read carefully, and don’t hesitate to ask questions. The organizers are happy to answer your questions.
ACHEV has guidelines for events. They are included in full on the “keep this” page of your membership agreement. Here are the points that are relevant to dances:

Be punctual as a courtesy to other members and our hosts.
Parents are responsible for their children’s behavior and safety for the duration of the gathering. This responsibility may be delegated to another parent if necessary. No drop offs.
Attire should be modest and appropriate for the occasion.
Be respectful of both private and public property.
Please clean up after yourself at all events.
Thank the individuals who made the event possible.
ACHEV activities are for members only, unless otherwise stated.

Parent chaperones are required for this dance. If you are unable to attend, you may find another parent ahead of time to chaperone in your place. If the children under your care are outside on the patio, make sure to supervise them out there. Children are not permitted to loiter in parking lot and other outdoor spaces other than the patio. If the children under your care are on the patio, you need to supervise them there.
No Younger Siblings. This event is for 6th grade and up only. Younger siblings are not permitted at this event. Babes in arms/nursing babies are okay.
Thank you for bringing a finger food to share. It will help us tremendously if you bring them on a serving plate or bowl (disposable if you prefer) to make it presentable and easy for those volunteering to manage the refreshment tables. ACHEV does not have an inventory of serving plates. Thank you.
You may invite friends you believe would enjoy this dance. Guests must be cleared in advance with the organizers. Please share all the information with your guests so they are prepared. Thank you.
Consider arriving a little bit before 7pm so that you have time to get through the check in line and are ready to start at 7. We will have prayer and a mini-lesson, and we don’t want you to miss anything. =)
Cost: $15 per dancer. Parent Chaperones are free. $30 family maximum. Pay with cash or check at the door or pay in advance with Zelle to achevmail@gmail.com . Zelle is the only form of electronic payment that we can accept.
ACHEV has a dress code for dances. This is the dress code for the Back to School Dance. It is enforced upon entrance. Come prepared, and be sure to share this with your invited guests. A good rule of thumb is if you are unsure, change into something that clearly meets dress code. Thank you for helping us uphold the dress code.
Boys:

Collared shirts (button-up or polo), long sleeve or short sleeved.
Slacks, NO jeans. Do not wear pants that look like jeans. Slacks have slits for back pockets, not sewn on pockets as jeans do. Slacks are pressed with a crease down the front center.
Closed toe shoes: Absolutely no flip flops, socks or bare feet. It is hard to dance when your shoes are super sticky/grippy on the dance floor. If you don’t have dress/dance shoes, Converse/Keds type shoes work OK.

Girls:

Skirts or dresses knee length or longer. (This means touching the top of the kneecap, regardless of leggings.) If there is a lace overlay, the skirt underneath (solid fabric) needs to touch the kneecap.
Slits in skirts cannot rise above the top of the kneecap regardless of leggings underneath. If your skirt/dress just touches the top of the knee and it has a slit in it, it is too short. You can stitch up a slit or use safety pins to close it up.
Leggings or shorts are required if the skirt rises past the knees while twirling. It’s a good idea to wear shorts or leggings under your skirts regardless of length.
No low-cut, strapless, backless, or halter tops. No peekaboo cutouts. Solid Straps need to be at least one inch wide. No exposed cleavage, midriffs or bra straps. If you aren’t sure, wear a cardigan over your dress.
If your top is sheer or see through, you need to wear underneath solid straps that are at least one inch wide.
Girls can wear a t-shirt under their dress or along with a skirt.
No pants (other than leggings under your skirt or dress).
Closed toe shoes are recommended. We recommend no slingback shoes. Absolutely no flip flops, socks, or bare feet. It is hard to dance when your shoes are super sticky/grippy on the dance floor. If you don’t have dress/dance shoes, Converse/Keds type shoes work OK. If the girls want to wear heels, please bring a second pair of shoes that will be more comfortable in case they need/want to remove their heels.

Please view the visual dress code: ACHEV Dress Code for Dances In General
Thank you for sharing dance etiquette with your children and invited guests.
For Boys:

Ask a variety of girls to dance. They are waiting for you to ask, Smile, offer your hand, and ask if she would like to dance.
You may be nervous asking a girl to dance. That is ok. She is probably nervous waiting to be asked.
Offer her your hand or your arm and escort her onto the dance floor
When the dance is over, escort her off the floor and thank her for the dance.
If we announce a Sadie Hawkins dance, and you decline an offer to dance, you will rest for the entire song.

For Girls:

If a boy asks you to dance, graciously accept his offer unless you need to rest or take a breather, in which case you may say “no thank you”. If you decline an offer to dance, you will rest for the duration of that song.
If you stand with your friends in a closed circle, it is hard and nerve-wracking for a boy to ask you to dance. Make yourself available by opening up your circle.

For Both:

Every dance has first time attendees. Make an effort to reach out to them and include them in your conversations and help them learn a few of the steps.
Not everyone knows how to dance…that is ok. Everyone has to begin sometime.
A Sadie Hawkins dance is when a girl can ask a boy to dance. The boys are to do the asking unless we announce a Sadie Hawkins dance.
Chewing Gum is not permitted at the Poinsettia Pavilion

Volunteers are needed to make the evening run smoothly. We need you. There are many ways to help. Volunteer Sign Up Sheet is Here. There is no sign up sheet to attend the dance, only a sign up sheet for helpers. There is no limit on guests, but make sure to clear them in advance.

Great Pacific Pumpkin Patch Field Trip
2024-10-02 10:00 - 11:00 | McGrath Brothers Great Pacific Pumpkin Patch, 5100 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
Oh, fall. So many of us look forward to this season, and pumpkins and all things pumpkin-spiced is one of the reasons why. Join us for one of my favorite field trips of the year. We are going to the McGrath Brothers Great Pacific Pumpkin Patch. It is in Ventura on Olivas Park Drive, it is not the one in Camarillo.
We will receive an educational pumpkin/squash talk, a hay ride on their beautiful property while we learn a bit of the history of their farm, a visit with the animals and then everyone can pick out their own pumpkins. Children will get to pick out one small sugar pumpkin to take home (included in $6 field trip fee).
Cost: $6 per child ages 6 and up. $1 for every adult and kids under 6 (including babies). Children under 6 that do not pay $6, do not get a sugar pumpkin included, but you can choose and pay for as many additional pumpkins and squash as you like. Bring cash with you for the field trip fees. I will collect from everyone as you arrive and make one lump payment for our group before the field trip starts. They take credit cards at the farm stand if you want to purchase additional pumpkins from them.
Time: Our tour starts at 10:00. Please arrive at 9:45 so that I can collect cash from everyone and make payment before the tour starts. The tour will last about 45-60 minutes, but plan to spend a little extra time afterwards to look at their wonderful selection of pumpkins and squash that are great for eating, decorating and carving.
Sign Up Here
Additional Info:

They have a wide and wonderful selection of pumpkins, squash, gourds, and colorful corn available for purchase. We have been to a lot of pumpkin patches, and this is my favorite to purchase from. They should have a bunch of dried out gourds to choose from and they make a really fun art project for Halloween or Thanksgiving.
They are dog friendly as long as your dog stays on a leash and you clean up after it.
Bring your whole family and your camera! They have a lot of good photo ops here =)
Wear good shoes. There is a lot of dirt and some uneven ground. Potentially mud depending on weather.
