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PHOTO GALLERY: A Step Above Child Care Summer Camp


  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • | 4:00 a.m. June 20, 2014
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: A Step Above Child Care Summer Camp
Storm Harris stirs the batter, while laughing with Xochitl Morales.
Storm Harris stirs the batter, while laughing with Xochitl Morales.
Alejandra Osorio helps make blueberry muffins.
Alejandra Osorio helps make blueberry muffins.
Jack Duncan shows off his Rice Krispie Treats.
Jack Duncan shows off his Rice Krispie Treats.
Brayden Jacobs and Kaiden Kulchar help gather baking supplies.
Brayden Jacobs and Kaiden Kulchar help gather baking supplies.
Brian Manns and Leo Bowers work together to crack an egg.
Brian Manns and Leo Bowers work together to crack an egg.
Mason Hahn gobbles up his snack.
Mason Hahn gobbles up his snack.
Logan Jacobs and Beckett Farmer enjoy play time.
Logan Jacobs and Beckett Farmer enjoy play time.
Dakota Manns scoops flour.
Dakota Manns scoops flour.

 

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