5-10
Jun 15, 2026 thru
Jun 18, 2026
9:00 AM /
Covenant Hills Clubhouse
1 Covenant Hills Dr
Ladera Ranch CA 92694
THIS CAMP IS FULL
Class:
Ladera Ranch SUMMER CAMP: "Foundations" Manners, Character & Social Skills (CHARTER FUNDS ACCEPTED)
Date / Time:
Jun 15, 2026 thru
Jun 18, 2026
9:00 AM /
Location:
Covenant Hills Clubhouse
1 Covenant Hills Dr
Ladera Ranch CA 92694
5-9
Jun 15, 2026 thru
Jun 18, 2026
9:00 AM /
Deerfield Community Center
55 Deerwood West
Irvine CA 92604
Class:
Irvine SUMMER CAMP: "Foundations" Manners, Character & Social Skills
Date / Time:
Jun 15, 2026 thru
Jun 18, 2026
9:00 AM /
Location:
Deerfield Community Center
55 Deerwood West
Irvine CA 92604
5-9
Jun 15, 2026 thru
Jun 18, 2026
9:00 AM /
Tustin Library
345 E. Main Street
Tustin CA 92780
Class:
Tustin SUMMER CAMP: "Foundations" Manners, Character &Social Skills
Date / Time:
Jun 15, 2026 thru
Jun 18, 2026
9:00 AM /
Location:
Tustin Library
345 E. Main Street
Tustin CA 92780
10-13
Jun 15, 2026 thru
Jun 18, 2026
1:30 PM /
Cypress Community Center
255 Visions
Irvine CA 92620
Class:
Irvine SUMMER CAMP: Life Skills for Pre-Teens
Date / Time:
Jun 15, 2026 thru
Jun 18, 2026
1:30 PM /
Location:
Cypress Community Center
255 Visions
Irvine CA 92620
10-13
Jun 22, 2026 thru
Jun 25, 2026
9:00 AM /
Northwood Community Center
4531 Bryan Avenue
Irvine CA 92620
Class:
Irvine SUMMER CAMP: Life Skills for Pre-Teens
Date / Time:
Jun 22, 2026 thru
Jun 25, 2026
9:00 AM /
Location:
Northwood Community Center
4531 Bryan Avenue
Irvine CA 92620
5-9
Jun 22, 2026 thru
Jun 25, 2026
9:00 AM /
San Clemente Community Center
100 N. Calle Seville
San Clemente CA 92672
Class:
San Clemente SUMMER CAMP: "Foundations" Manners, Character & Social Skills
Date / Time:
Jun 22, 2026 thru
Jun 25, 2026
9:00 AM /
Location:
San Clemente Community Center
100 N. Calle Seville
San Clemente CA 92672
9-12
Jun 22, 2026 thru
Jun 25, 2026
9:00 AM /
Tustin Library
345 E. Main Street
Tustin CA 92780
Class:
Tustin SUMMER CAMP: Life Skills for Pre-Teens (Charter Funds Accepted)
Date / Time:
Jun 22, 2026 thru
Jun 25, 2026
9:00 AM /
Location:
Tustin Library
345 E. Main Street
Tustin CA 92780
5-9
Jun 29, 2026 thru
Jul 2, 2026
9:00 AM /
Deerfield Community Center
55 Deerwood West
Irvine CA 92604
Class:
Irvine SUMMER CAMP: "Foundations" Manners, Character & Social Skills
Date / Time:
Jun 29, 2026 thru
Jul 2, 2026
9:00 AM /
Location:
Deerfield Community Center
55 Deerwood West
Irvine CA 92604
5-9
Jun 29, 2026 thru
Jul 2, 2026
9:00 AM /
Lake Forest Sports Park
28000 Rancho Parkway
Lake Forest CA 92630
Class:
Lake Forest SUMMER CAMP: Manners, Character & Social Skills "Foundations"
Date / Time:
Jun 29, 2026 thru
Jul 2, 2026
9:00 AM /
Location:
Lake Forest Sports Park
28000 Rancho Parkway
Lake Forest CA 92630
5-9
Jun 29, 2026 thru
Jul 2, 2026
9:00 AM /
Newport Coast Community Center
6401 San Joaquin Hills Rd.
Newport Coast CA 92657
Class:
Newport Beach SUMMER CAMP: "Foundations" Manners, Character & Social Skills
Date / Time:
Jun 29, 2026 thru
Jul 2, 2026
9:00 AM /
Location:
Newport Coast Community Center
6401 San Joaquin Hills Rd.
Newport Coast CA 92657
10-13
Jun 29, 2026 thru
Jul 2, 2026
9:00 AM /
San Clemente Community Center
100 N. Calle Seville
San Clemente CA 92672
Class:
San Clemente SUMMER CAMP: Life Skills for Pre-Teens
Date / Time:
Jun 29, 2026 thru
Jul 2, 2026
9:00 AM /
Location:
San Clemente Community Center
100 N. Calle Seville
San Clemente CA 92672
5-9
Jun 29, 2026 thru
Jul 2, 2026
9:00 AM /
Tustin Library
345 E. Main Street
Tustin CA 92780
Class:
Tustin SUMMER CAMP: "Foundations" Manners, Character &Social Skills
Date / Time:
Jun 29, 2026 thru
Jul 2, 2026
9:00 AM /
Location:
Tustin Library
345 E. Main Street
Tustin CA 92780
9-12
Jul 6, 2026 thru
Jul 9, 2026
9:00 AM /
Avendale Village Clubhouse
1 Daisy Street
Ladera Ranch CA 92694
Class:
Ladera Ranch SUMMER CAMP: Life Skills for Pre-Teens
Date / Time:
Jul 6, 2026 thru
Jul 9, 2026
9:00 AM /
Location:
Avendale Village Clubhouse
1 Daisy Street
Ladera Ranch CA 92694
10-13
Jul 6, 2026 thru
Jul 9, 2026
9:00 AM /
Northwood Community Center
4531 Bryan Avenue
Irvine CA 92620
Class:
Irvine SUMMER CAMP: Life Skills for Pre-Teens
Date / Time:
Jul 6, 2026 thru
Jul 9, 2026
9:00 AM /
Location:
Northwood Community Center
4531 Bryan Avenue
Irvine CA 92620
10-13
Jul 6, 2026 thru
Jul 9, 2026
9:00 AM /
Newport Coast Community Center
6401 San Joaquin Hills Rd.
Newport Coast CA 92657
Class:
Newport Beach SUMMER CAMP: Life Skills for Pre-Teens
Date / Time:
Jul 6, 2026 thru
Jul 9, 2026
9:00 AM /
Location:
Newport Coast Community Center
6401 San Joaquin Hills Rd.
Newport Coast CA 92657
10-13
Jul 13, 2026 thru
Jul 16, 2026
9:00 AM /
Deerfield Community Center
55 Deerwood West
Irvine CA 92604
Class:
Irvine SUMMER CAMP: Life Skills for Pre-Teens
Date / Time:
Jul 13, 2026 thru
Jul 16, 2026
9:00 AM /
Location:
Deerfield Community Center
55 Deerwood West
Irvine CA 92604
5-9
Jul 13, 2026 thru
Jul 16, 2026
9:00 AM /
Belltower Community Center
22232 El Paseo
Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92688
Class:
RSM SUMMER CAMP: "Foundations" Manners, Character & Social Skills
Date / Time:
Jul 13, 2026 thru
Jul 16, 2026
9:00 AM /
Location:
Belltower Community Center
22232 El Paseo
Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92688
5-9
Jul 13, 2026 thru
Jul 16, 2026
9:00 AM /
San Clemente Community Center
100 N. Calle Seville
San Clemente CA 92672
Class:
San Clemente SUMMER CAMP: "Foundations" Manners, Character & Social Skills
Date / Time:
Jul 13, 2026 thru
Jul 16, 2026
9:00 AM /
Location:
San Clemente Community Center
100 N. Calle Seville
San Clemente CA 92672
5-9
Jul 20, 2026 thru
Jul 23, 2026
9:00 AM /
Northwood Community Center
4531 Bryan Avenue
Irvine CA 92620
Class:
Irvine SUMMER CAMP: "Foundations" Manners, Character & Social Skills
Date / Time:
Jul 20, 2026 thru
Jul 23, 2026
9:00 AM /
Location:
Northwood Community Center
4531 Bryan Avenue
Irvine CA 92620
10-13
Jul 20, 2026 thru
Jul 23, 2026
9:00 AM /
Belltower Community Center
22232 El Paseo
Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92688
Class:
RSM SUMMER CAMP: Life Skills for Pre-Teens
Date / Time:
Jul 20, 2026 thru
Jul 23, 2026
9:00 AM /
Location:
Belltower Community Center
22232 El Paseo
Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92688
5-9
Jul 20, 2026 thru
Jul 30, 2026
9:00 AM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu
Saddleback College
28000 Marguerite Parkway
Mission Viejo CA 92692
Class:
Saddleback College Summer Camp: Manners, Character & Social Skills "Foundations"
Date / Time:
Jul 20, 2026 thru
Jul 30, 2026
9:00 AM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu
Location:
Saddleback College
28000 Marguerite Parkway
Mission Viejo CA 92692
5-9
Jul 20, 2026 thru
Jul 30, 2026
10:30 AM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu
Saddleback College
28000 Marguerite Parkway
Mission Viejo CA 92692
Class:
Saddleback College Summer Camp: Manners, Character & Social Skills "Foundations"
Date / Time:
Jul 20, 2026 thru
Jul 30, 2026
10:30 AM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu
Location:
Saddleback College
28000 Marguerite Parkway
Mission Viejo CA 92692
9-12
Jul 20, 2026 thru
Jul 30, 2026
1:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu
Saddleback College
28000 Marguerite Parkway
Mission Viejo CA 92692
Class:
Saddleback College Summer Camp: Life Skills for Pre-Teens
Date / Time:
Jul 20, 2026 thru
Jul 30, 2026
1:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu
Location:
Saddleback College
28000 Marguerite Parkway
Mission Viejo CA 92692
5-9
Jul 27, 2026 thru
Jul 30, 2026
9:00 AM /
Northwood Community Center
4531 Bryan Avenue
Irvine CA 92620
Class:
Irvine SUMMER CAMP: "Foundations" Manners, Character & Social Skills
Date / Time:
Jul 27, 2026 thru
Jul 30, 2026
9:00 AM /
Location:
Northwood Community Center
4531 Bryan Avenue
Irvine CA 92620
5-10
Aug 3, 2026 thru
Aug 6, 2026
9:00 AM /
Aliso Viejo Middle School
111 PArk Avenue
Aliso Viejo CA 92656
Class:
Aliso Viejo SUMMER CAMP: "Foundations" Manners, Character & Social Skills
Date / Time:
Aug 3, 2026 thru
Aug 6, 2026
9:00 AM /
Location:
Aliso Viejo Middle School
111 PArk Avenue
Aliso Viejo CA 92656
10-13
Aug 3, 2026 thru
Aug 6, 2026
9:00 AM /
Northwood Community Center
4531 Bryan Avenue
Irvine CA 92620
Class:
Irvine SUMMER CAMP: Life Skills for Pre-Teens
Date / Time:
Aug 3, 2026 thru
Aug 6, 2026
9:00 AM /
Location:
Northwood Community Center
4531 Bryan Avenue
Irvine CA 92620
5-9
Aug 3, 2026 thru
Aug 6, 2026
9:00 AM /
Newport Coast Community Center
6401 San Joaquin Hills Rd.
Newport Coast CA 92657
Class:
Newport Beach SUMMER CAMP: "Foundations" Manners, Character & Social Skills
Date / Time:
Aug 3, 2026 thru
Aug 6, 2026
9:00 AM /
Location:
Newport Coast Community Center
6401 San Joaquin Hills Rd.
Newport Coast CA 92657
5-10
Aug 10, 2026 thru
Aug 13, 2026
9:00 AM /
Crown Valley Community Center
29751 Crown Valley Parkway
Laguna Niguel CA 92677
Class:
Laguna Niguel SUMMER CAMP: "Foundations" Manners, Character & Social Skills
Date / Time:
Aug 10, 2026 thru
Aug 13, 2026
9:00 AM /
Location:
Crown Valley Community Center
29751 Crown Valley Parkway
Laguna Niguel CA 92677
5-9
Aug 10, 2026 thru
Aug 13, 2026
9:00 AM /
Deerfield Community Center
55 Deerwood West
Irvine CA 92604
Class:
Irvine SUMMER CAMP: "Foundations" Manners, Character & Social Skills
Date / Time:
Aug 10, 2026 thru
Aug 13, 2026
9:00 AM /
Location:
Deerfield Community Center
55 Deerwood West
Irvine CA 92604
9-12
Aug 10, 2026 thru
Aug 13, 2026
9:00 AM /
Lake Forest Sports Park
28000 Rancho Parkway
Lake Forest CA 92630
Class:
Lake Forest SUMMER CAMP: Life Skills for Teens
Date / Time:
Aug 10, 2026 thru
Aug 13, 2026
9:00 AM /
Location:
Lake Forest Sports Park
28000 Rancho Parkway
Lake Forest CA 92630
Hi my name is Amy Pikula, I have a Bachelors Degree in the Art of Education and I am currently working on my Masters in Elementary Education. I am happy to be joining the team at the Etiquette Factory. We define manners as helping those around you to feel valued. I believe that as we use manners we can show others respect and develop meaningful friendships. "Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all." -Aristotle
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Jessica M.
Jessica is a former homeschooling mom who eagerly brings her professionalism and cheerfulness to help your students flourish in communication and character.
She brings years of volunteerism and service including: at regional and national speech and debate tournaments, helping critique students in Lincoln-Douglas Value Debate, Parliamentary Team Debate, Team Policy Debate, Platform, Interpretative and Limited Preparation Speech at regional club meetings. She has decades of volunteerism in Children’s Ministry: on staff, and in leadership for Vacation Bible School (VBS), as well as teaching Sunday School for the K-2nd grades.
As a volunteer academic coordinator, she has helped interview and coordinate demo classes for instructors/vendor candidates at a South Orange County university-model homeschool campus. She was responsible for onboarding paperwork and guidance for newly hired teachers for the charter school processes. She wrote and compiled all course descriptions, instructor biographies, required curriculum and texts.
In her prior life, she was a public relations and marketing executive. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism and mass communication from the University of Colorado, Boulder.
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Ximena McCook
Ximena is a skilled educator with over 25 years of experience in the classroom setting instructing a wide array of students with expertise in classroom management, parent engagement, and curriculum creation. She has a proven track record of improving student outcomes by providing attention to individual needs and personalizing instruction strategy to ensure students are achieving their academic goals. In addition to her teaching career, she has housed international students, and assisted them in acclimating to American culture, cultivating a friendly environment that encourages students to learn English idioms and culture.
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Linda Richardson
Hello! My name is Linda Richardson and I’m very excited to teach etiquette skills to your child.
I have a bachelor’s degree in Communications and two adult children of my own. I’ve enjoyed working with kids most of my adult life, whether in the classroom as Room Mom, PTA board member running programs for the kids, as a Scout Leader or as a Team Mom. Now that mine are grown, I’m excited to join the team at The Etiquette Factory. We define manners as helping those around you feel valued. It’s my goal to help each child gain the self-confidence to navigate life in a meaningful way that includes showing respect for themselves and others and developing meaningful friendships.
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Carolina Umana
My name is Carolina Umana and I’ve been teaching locally for close to 30 years.
I have worked as a fine art teacher, leading/teaching courses in Spanish, etiquette, art, music, and piano privately and in schools. Specifically to etiquette, I was privately taught by my mother but also studied under Mrs. Chen who provided an in depth finishing school etiquette program. My family operated a Fine Art Academy for many years. I have also taught elementary and junior high/highschool. At university, I majored in History & English. I love children and I enjoy spending time sharing my knowledge and strengths.
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Ximena McCook
Ximena is a skilled educator with over 25 years of experience in the classroom setting instructing a wide array of students with expertise in classroom management, parent engagement, and curriculum creation. She has a proven track record of improving student outcomes by providing attention to individual needs and personalizing instruction strategy to ensure students are achieving their academic goals. In addition to her teaching career, she has housed international students, and assisted them in acclimating to American culture, cultivating a friendly environment that encourages students to learn English idioms and culture.
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Linda Richardson
Hello! My name is Linda Richardson and I’m very excited to teach etiquette skills to your child.
I have a bachelor’s degree in Communications and two adult children of my own. I’ve enjoyed working with kids most of my adult life, whether in the classroom as Room Mom, PTA board member running programs for the kids, as a Scout Leader or as a Team Mom. Now that mine are grown, I’m excited to join the team at The Etiquette Factory. We define manners as helping those around you feel valued. It’s my goal to help each child gain the self-confidence to navigate life in a meaningful way that includes showing respect for themselves and others and developing meaningful friendships.
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Jessica M.
Jessica is a former homeschooling mom who eagerly brings her professionalism and cheerfulness to help your students flourish in communication and character.
She brings years of volunteerism and service including: at regional and national speech and debate tournaments, helping critique students in Lincoln-Douglas Value Debate, Parliamentary Team Debate, Team Policy Debate, Platform, Interpretative and Limited Preparation Speech at regional club meetings. She has decades of volunteerism in Children’s Ministry: on staff, and in leadership for Vacation Bible School (VBS), as well as teaching Sunday School for the K-2nd grades.
As a volunteer academic coordinator, she has helped interview and coordinate demo classes for instructors/vendor candidates at a South Orange County university-model homeschool campus. She was responsible for onboarding paperwork and guidance for newly hired teachers for the charter school processes. She wrote and compiled all course descriptions, instructor biographies, required curriculum and texts.
In her prior life, she was a public relations and marketing executive. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism and mass communication from the University of Colorado, Boulder.
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Ilene Wong
Hi! My name is Ilene Wong, and I have a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential which has allowed me to enjoy the rewards of working with children as an elementary teacher for over 14 years and a tutor for 10 years. I am truly grateful to be a part of the unique Etiquette Factory team. I am excited to share with children the value of learning and displaying good manners to those around us wherever we are. With these skills and tools, children can develop integrity, confidence, determination, and empathy. It is a true joy to be able to help children feel valued and special and to reach their full potential.
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Linda Richardson
Hello! My name is Linda Richardson and I’m very excited to teach etiquette skills to your child.
I have a bachelor’s degree in Communications and two adult children of my own. I’ve enjoyed working with kids most of my adult life, whether in the classroom as Room Mom, PTA board member running programs for the kids, as a Scout Leader or as a Team Mom. Now that mine are grown, I’m excited to join the team at The Etiquette Factory. We define manners as helping those around you feel valued. It’s my goal to help each child gain the self-confidence to navigate life in a meaningful way that includes showing respect for themselves and others and developing meaningful friendships.
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Ximena McCook
Ximena is a skilled educator with over 25 years of experience in the classroom setting instructing a wide array of students with expertise in classroom management, parent engagement, and curriculum creation. She has a proven track record of improving student outcomes by providing attention to individual needs and personalizing instruction strategy to ensure students are achieving their academic goals. In addition to her teaching career, she has housed international students, and assisted them in acclimating to American culture, cultivating a friendly environment that encourages students to learn English idioms and culture.
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Ximena McCook
Ximena is a skilled educator with over 25 years of experience in the classroom setting instructing a wide array of students with expertise in classroom management, parent engagement, and curriculum creation. She has a proven track record of improving student outcomes by providing attention to individual needs and personalizing instruction strategy to ensure students are achieving their academic goals. In addition to her teaching career, she has housed international students, and assisted them in acclimating to American culture, cultivating a friendly environment that encourages students to learn English idioms and culture.
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Carolina Umana
My name is Carolina Umana and I’ve been teaching locally for close to 30 years.
I have worked as a fine art teacher, leading/teaching courses in Spanish, etiquette, art, music, and piano privately and in schools. Specifically to etiquette, I was privately taught by my mother but also studied under Mrs. Chen who provided an in depth finishing school etiquette program. My family operated a Fine Art Academy for many years. I have also taught elementary and junior high/highschool. At university, I majored in History & English. I love children and I enjoy spending time sharing my knowledge and strengths.
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Jessica M.
Jessica is a former homeschooling mom who eagerly brings her professionalism and cheerfulness to help your students flourish in communication and character.
She brings years of volunteerism and service including: at regional and national speech and debate tournaments, helping critique students in Lincoln-Douglas Value Debate, Parliamentary Team Debate, Team Policy Debate, Platform, Interpretative and Limited Preparation Speech at regional club meetings. She has decades of volunteerism in Children’s Ministry: on staff, and in leadership for Vacation Bible School (VBS), as well as teaching Sunday School for the K-2nd grades.
As a volunteer academic coordinator, she has helped interview and coordinate demo classes for instructors/vendor candidates at a South Orange County university-model homeschool campus. She was responsible for onboarding paperwork and guidance for newly hired teachers for the charter school processes. She wrote and compiled all course descriptions, instructor biographies, required curriculum and texts.
In her prior life, she was a public relations and marketing executive. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism and mass communication from the University of Colorado, Boulder.
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Linda Richardson
Hello! My name is Linda Richardson and I’m very excited to teach etiquette skills to your child.
I have a bachelor’s degree in Communications and two adult children of my own. I’ve enjoyed working with kids most of my adult life, whether in the classroom as Room Mom, PTA board member running programs for the kids, as a Scout Leader or as a Team Mom. Now that mine are grown, I’m excited to join the team at The Etiquette Factory. We define manners as helping those around you feel valued. It’s my goal to help each child gain the self-confidence to navigate life in a meaningful way that includes showing respect for themselves and others and developing meaningful friendships.
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Jessica M.
Jessica is a former homeschooling mom who eagerly brings her professionalism and cheerfulness to help your students flourish in communication and character.
She brings years of volunteerism and service including: at regional and national speech and debate tournaments, helping critique students in Lincoln-Douglas Value Debate, Parliamentary Team Debate, Team Policy Debate, Platform, Interpretative and Limited Preparation Speech at regional club meetings. She has decades of volunteerism in Children’s Ministry: on staff, and in leadership for Vacation Bible School (VBS), as well as teaching Sunday School for the K-2nd grades.
As a volunteer academic coordinator, she has helped interview and coordinate demo classes for instructors/vendor candidates at a South Orange County university-model homeschool campus. She was responsible for onboarding paperwork and guidance for newly hired teachers for the charter school processes. She wrote and compiled all course descriptions, instructor biographies, required curriculum and texts.
In her prior life, she was a public relations and marketing executive. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism and mass communication from the University of Colorado, Boulder.
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Carolina Umana
My name is Carolina Umana and I’ve been teaching locally for close to 30 years.
I have worked as a fine art teacher, leading/teaching courses in Spanish, etiquette, art, music, and piano privately and in schools. Specifically to etiquette, I was privately taught by my mother but also studied under Mrs. Chen who provided an in depth finishing school etiquette program. My family operated a Fine Art Academy for many years. I have also taught elementary and junior high/highschool. At university, I majored in History & English. I love children and I enjoy spending time sharing my knowledge and strengths.
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Ximena McCook
Ximena is a skilled educator with over 25 years of experience in the classroom setting instructing a wide array of students with expertise in classroom management, parent engagement, and curriculum creation. She has a proven track record of improving student outcomes by providing attention to individual needs and personalizing instruction strategy to ensure students are achieving their academic goals. In addition to her teaching career, she has housed international students, and assisted them in acclimating to American culture, cultivating a friendly environment that encourages students to learn English idioms and culture.
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Jessica M.
Jessica is a former homeschooling mom who eagerly brings her professionalism and cheerfulness to help your students flourish in communication and character.
She brings years of volunteerism and service including: at regional and national speech and debate tournaments, helping critique students in Lincoln-Douglas Value Debate, Parliamentary Team Debate, Team Policy Debate, Platform, Interpretative and Limited Preparation Speech at regional club meetings. She has decades of volunteerism in Children’s Ministry: on staff, and in leadership for Vacation Bible School (VBS), as well as teaching Sunday School for the K-2nd grades.
As a volunteer academic coordinator, she has helped interview and coordinate demo classes for instructors/vendor candidates at a South Orange County university-model homeschool campus. She was responsible for onboarding paperwork and guidance for newly hired teachers for the charter school processes. She wrote and compiled all course descriptions, instructor biographies, required curriculum and texts.
In her prior life, she was a public relations and marketing executive. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism and mass communication from the University of Colorado, Boulder.
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Ilene Wong
Hi! My name is Ilene Wong, and I have a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential which has allowed me to enjoy the rewards of working with children as an elementary teacher for over 14 years and a tutor for 10 years. I am truly grateful to be a part of the unique Etiquette Factory team. I am excited to share with children the value of learning and displaying good manners to those around us wherever we are. With these skills and tools, children can develop integrity, confidence, determination, and empathy. It is a true joy to be able to help children feel valued and special and to reach their full potential.
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Amy Pikula
Hi my name is Amy Pikula, I have a Bachelors Degree in the Art of Education and I am currently working on my Masters in Elementary Education. I am happy to be joining the team at the Etiquette Factory. We define manners as helping those around you to feel valued. I believe that as we use manners we can show others respect and develop meaningful friendships. "Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all." -Aristotle
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Amy Pikula
Hi my name is Amy Pikula, I have a Bachelors Degree in the Art of Education and I am currently working on my Masters in Elementary Education. I am happy to be joining the team at the Etiquette Factory. We define manners as helping those around you to feel valued. I believe that as we use manners we can show others respect and develop meaningful friendships. "Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all." -Aristotle
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Amy Pikula
Hi my name is Amy Pikula, I have a Bachelors Degree in the Art of Education and I am currently working on my Masters in Elementary Education. I am happy to be joining the team at the Etiquette Factory. We define manners as helping those around you to feel valued. I believe that as we use manners we can show others respect and develop meaningful friendships. "Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all." -Aristotle
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Jessica M.
Jessica is a former homeschooling mom who eagerly brings her professionalism and cheerfulness to help your students flourish in communication and character.
She brings years of volunteerism and service including: at regional and national speech and debate tournaments, helping critique students in Lincoln-Douglas Value Debate, Parliamentary Team Debate, Team Policy Debate, Platform, Interpretative and Limited Preparation Speech at regional club meetings. She has decades of volunteerism in Children’s Ministry: on staff, and in leadership for Vacation Bible School (VBS), as well as teaching Sunday School for the K-2nd grades.
As a volunteer academic coordinator, she has helped interview and coordinate demo classes for instructors/vendor candidates at a South Orange County university-model homeschool campus. She was responsible for onboarding paperwork and guidance for newly hired teachers for the charter school processes. She wrote and compiled all course descriptions, instructor biographies, required curriculum and texts.
In her prior life, she was a public relations and marketing executive. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism and mass communication from the University of Colorado, Boulder.
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Jennifer Nelson
At The Etiquette Factory, we go beyond teaching surface-level behaviors, we focus on building strong character and lifelong social skills. Children don’t just learn what to do, they learn why it matters. When a child understands how their actions impact others, manners become authentic, not forced.
Our program is rooted in the belief that manners are a reflection of character. Through engaging, hands-on experiences, children practice real-life situations that help them grow into confident, thoughtful, and socially aware individuals. Whether it’s making eye contact during a conversation, showing gratitude, resolving conflicts respectfully, or demonstrating patience and kindness, every lesson is designed to strengthen both heart and habit.
These essential life skills empower children to navigate friendships, family relationships, school environments, and future professional settings with confidence and respect. By developing strong manners, children also build empathy, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness, qualities that shape who they become, not just how they behave.
At its core, The Etiquette Factory is about more than etiquette, it’s about developing character, strengthening social skills, and preparing children to positively impact the world around them.
We offer several programs to support you in teaching your children practical life skills in valuing themselves and others.
1. Life Skills for Kids: Foundations (5-9 years old)
2. Life Skills for Kids: Beyond the Basics (7-12 years old)
3. Life Skills for Pre-Teens (9-12 years old)
4. Life Skills for Teens (13-17 years old)
5: Life Skills: American Dining Etiquette (5-17)
We are able to provide our programs to:
-City Recreation Programs
-Private Schools
-Public Schools
-Charter Schools (we are a vendor for several charters)
-Small Private Groups
-Boy Scout/Girl Scout Troops
-National Charity League
-"In home" family classes
AND MORE!
Please check our schedule for our current offerings.
The schedule is updated quarterly for each season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer)
For private group classes, please contact me directly.
Contact:
Email: EtiquetteWithMsJenn@gmail.com
Phone: 661-433-3233
Our mission statement is simple: To give children the skills and tools they need to build a beautiful and successful life based on integrity, empathy, charity, confidence and determination
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Jessica M.
Jessica is a former homeschooling mom who eagerly brings her professionalism and cheerfulness to help your students flourish in communication and character.
She brings years of volunteerism and service including: at regional and national speech and debate tournaments, helping critique students in Lincoln-Douglas Value Debate, Parliamentary Team Debate, Team Policy Debate, Platform, Interpretative and Limited Preparation Speech at regional club meetings. She has decades of volunteerism in Children’s Ministry: on staff, and in leadership for Vacation Bible School (VBS), as well as teaching Sunday School for the K-2nd grades.
As a volunteer academic coordinator, she has helped interview and coordinate demo classes for instructors/vendor candidates at a South Orange County university-model homeschool campus. She was responsible for onboarding paperwork and guidance for newly hired teachers for the charter school processes. She wrote and compiled all course descriptions, instructor biographies, required curriculum and texts.
In her prior life, she was a public relations and marketing executive. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism and mass communication from the University of Colorado, Boulder.
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Linda Richardson
Hello! My name is Linda Richardson and I’m very excited to teach etiquette skills to your child.
I have a bachelor’s degree in Communications and two adult children of my own. I’ve enjoyed working with kids most of my adult life, whether in the classroom as Room Mom, PTA board member running programs for the kids, as a Scout Leader or as a Team Mom. Now that mine are grown, I’m excited to join the team at The Etiquette Factory. We define manners as helping those around you feel valued. It’s my goal to help each child gain the self-confidence to navigate life in a meaningful way that includes showing respect for themselves and others and developing meaningful friendships.
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Linda Richardson
Hello! My name is Linda Richardson and I’m very excited to teach etiquette skills to your child.
I have a bachelor’s degree in Communications and two adult children of my own. I’ve enjoyed working with kids most of my adult life, whether in the classroom as Room Mom, PTA board member running programs for the kids, as a Scout Leader or as a Team Mom. Now that mine are grown, I’m excited to join the team at The Etiquette Factory. We define manners as helping those around you feel valued. It’s my goal to help each child gain the self-confidence to navigate life in a meaningful way that includes showing respect for themselves and others and developing meaningful friendships.
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Ximena McCook
Ximena is a skilled educator with over 25 years of experience in the classroom setting instructing a wide array of students with expertise in classroom management, parent engagement, and curriculum creation. She has a proven track record of improving student outcomes by providing attention to individual needs and personalizing instruction strategy to ensure students are achieving their academic goals. In addition to her teaching career, she has housed international students, and assisted them in acclimating to American culture, cultivating a friendly environment that encourages students to learn English idioms and culture.
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Ilene Wong
Hi! My name is Ilene Wong, and I have a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential which has allowed me to enjoy the rewards of working with children as an elementary teacher for over 14 years and a tutor for 10 years. I am truly grateful to be a part of the unique Etiquette Factory team. I am excited to share with children the value of learning and displaying good manners to those around us wherever we are. With these skills and tools, children can develop integrity, confidence, determination, and empathy. It is a true joy to be able to help children feel valued and special and to reach their full potential.
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