A new summer program in Placer County teaches young kids critical mobility skills using a game-based approach, enhancing both motor abilities and social connections.

The West Sacramento Police Department celebrated the graduation of 18 cadets from its Police Youth Academy, where participants learned about various aspects of law enforcement through hands-on engagement and field trips.

Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary announces Black Bear Awareness Weekend with activities, meet-and-greets, and educational talks, coinciding with National Black Bear Day.

Camp Sacramento has available spots for summer sessions, including a new Bonus Summer Session and a program for those aged 50-plus, offering a mix of leisure, adventure, and arts and crafts in a cabin setting.

The Roseville Police Department is launching a Junior Police Academy for kids aged 11-14 to learn about law enforcement, minus the paperwork and real-world responsibilities.

The Sacramento middle school Law Day contest is open, inviting submissions of essays and illustrations about the Constitution under the theme "Out of Many, One."

"Kids Collect" exhibition at Sacramento City Hall features personal items from Mark Twain Elementary students, showcasing cultural and personal stories.

The article promotes a free Children's Summer Activity Fair in Davis on February 19, providing information on local youth programs for the upcoming summer.

Davis hosts its first Parent-Child Dance with a neon "Glow Up!" theme at the Veterans Memorial Center on March 15, featuring music, refreshments, and a photo booth. Tickets are required for entry.

El Dorado County offers a free educational series for caregivers, covering strategies, scams, elder abuse, and legal issues across four Wednesdays in January 2025 at Placerville Senior Center.

In the latest installment of Hoodline's Bay Area Day Trips series, discover Sacramento County's stunning rivers and waterways, plus other worthwhile excursions to sample some local history and ride the rails.

Here's the most recent top news in education and family for Sacramento; see what headlines are trending among local readers, with links to full articles.

Here's the most recent top news in education and family for Sacramento; see what headlines are trending among local readers, with links to full articles.