Grab your scarf & meet me at the outdoor ice rink!

Holiday Ice Rink

Delighting families, couples and ice-skating enthusiasts for over twenty-five years, the Holiday Ice Rink at Embarcadero Center presented by Hawaiian Airlines opens each winter for nine magical, fun-filled weeks. Get ready to skate under the sun and stars along the beautiful waterfront at the largest outdoor rink in San Francisco.

This year’s skating kicks off on November 6, 2013 and continues through January 5, 2014. For additional visitor information and event details, see below:

2013 Holiday Ice Rink Details

Contact Information:           
Phone: 415.772.0753

Location:
Justin Herman Plaza, adjacent to Four Embarcadero Center and across from the historic Ferry Building.

Hours of Operation:
November 6, 2013 – January 5, 2014
Open 10:00 a.m. – 9:30 pm, Sunday-Thursday
Open 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 pm, Friday and Saturday
90-minute sessions start at every even hour.
Private party booking is available. (Sessions are not open to public if sold to a private party.)
The Rink may be closed due to inclement weather or private-party bookings. For the most current information, call 415.772.0753.

Admission:
Adults: $10
Children ages 7 and under: $6.00

Skate Rentals:
$4

Group Rates:
Mondays-Thursdays only (not available December 20, 2013 – January 3, 2014)
15 or more – $1.00 discount per person
25 or more – $2.00 discount per person

Privates Parties:
Single Session – $2,250
Double Session – $3,950
The rink will be closed on the following dates and sessions for private events:

• Thursday, November 21, 2013– ALL DAY
• Friday, November 22, 2013 – 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm
• Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 6pm

Please call the Ice Rink Manager at 415.837.1931 for the most current information.

How to help your child with homework

Kids are more successful in school when parents take an active interest in their homework — it shows kids that what they do is important.

Of course, helping with homework shouldn't mean spending hours hunched over a desk. Parents can be supportive by demonstrating study and organization skills, explaining a tricky problem, or just encouraging kids to take a break. And who knows? Parents might even learn a thing or two!

Here are some tips to guide the way:

1. Know the teachers — and what they're looking for. Attend school events, such as parent-teacher conferences, to meet your child's teachers. Ask about their homework policies and how you should be involved.
2. Set up a homework-friendly area. Make sure kids have a well-lit place to complete homework. Keep supplies — paper, pencils, glue, scissors — within reach.
3. Schedule a regular study time. Some kids work best in the afternoon, following a snack and play period; others may prefer to wait until after dinner.
4. Help them make a plan. On heavy homework nights or when there's an especially hefty assignment to tackle, encourage your child break up the work into manageable chunks. Create a work schedule for the night if necessary — and take time for a 15-minute break every hour, if possible.
5. Keep distractions to a minimum. This means no TV, loud music, or phone calls. (Occasionally, though, a phone call to a classmate about an assignment can be helpful.)
6. Make sure kids do their own work. They won't learn if they don't think for themselves and make their own mistakes. Parents can make suggestions and help with directions. But it's a kid's job to do the learning.
7. Be a motivator and monitor. Ask about assignments, quizzes, and tests. Give encouragement, check completed homework, and make yourself available for questions and concerns.
8. Set a good example. Do your kids ever see you diligently balancing your budget or reading a book? Kids are more likely to follow their parents' examples than their advice.
9. Praise their work and efforts. Post an aced test or art project on the refrigerator. Mention academic achievements to relatives.
10. If there are continuing problems with homework, get help. Talk about it with your child's teacher. Some kids have trouble seeing the board and may need glasses; others might need an evaluation for a learning problem or attention disorder.

Compliments of Kids Health

Reviewed by: Eric J. Gabor, Esq.
Date reviewed: October 2011