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SUMMER CAMPS ................. 4-13

CAMP IN A BOX ....................... 14

TOT & YOUTH CLASSES ...... 14-16

ADULT CLASSES .................. 17-18

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REGISTRATION

REGISTER ONLINETO REGISTER ONLINEVisit: www.redwoodcity.org/parksGo to “Register Now”You will need to set up an accountYou may then log on and register 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

CREDIT CARDS We gladly accept American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa

CONTACT USQuestions? Call 650.780.7311 or email [email protected]

REGISTRATION INFORMATION• Pre-registration is required for all classes!

• Register early so our instructors can plan and so that we don't cancel due to low enrollment.

• Classes may be cancelled if there is low enrollment.

• All registrations are taken on a first come first serve basis.

• Waiting lists will be established if a program is full. If a space becomes available we will contact you. You will not be charged for the class unless you are enrolled.

• If you would like a refund, please fill our a refund request form at www.redwoodity.org/refund.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN TO EVERYONE. RESIDENTS & NON-RESIDENTS!

REFUND & CREDIT POLICY• If a class is cancelled by the department, a full refund

will be issued.

• CLASS Cancellations made 1 week prior to the class start date will receive a refund less a $5 cancellation fee.

• Students who wish to withdraw from a class less than one week prior to the start date will receive a department credit which may be applied to any future recreation department activity, less the $5 cancellation fee.

• A $5 per class cancellation fee will be charged for processing refunds for all classes.

• In general, no refunds or credits will be issued after the class begins.

• Students who are dissatisfied with a program for any reason must fill out a refund request form prior to receiving a credit so we can make the class better in the future. Credits and refunds will be evaluated on a case by case basis by the program supervisor. Form can be found here: www.redwoodity.org/refund

• This policy applies to our online recreation programs only. We are not responsible for material fees paid directly to the instructor.

SUBJECT TO CHANGE...Due to COVID-19, we have a whole new set of offerings that you can take from the safety of your own home, virtually! This is a living document that we will update and add to as we bring on new classes.

VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTSPlease note that participants are responsible for ensuring their child’s and/or their environment is safe/free from obstructions and that any use of third-party applications (Zoom, Google Hangouts, Microsoft Teams, etc.) is done at your own risk.

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BRAINVYNEFor more information visit www.Brainvyne.com

STOP MOTION ANIMATIONAge 5-14Students will learn the principles of stop-motion animation. They will learn how to write a story, storyboard and use LEGO® bricks, mini figures and props to bring their story to life. Each student will shoot and edit their movies using an iPad®. They will explore the fun of moviemaking, from storyboarding to video techniques to post-production, including adding sound effects and music. This will leave them inspired to create awesome stories all summer long which will become fabulous memories for your family.

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MONEY 101Age 8-18Money management is an invaluable skill. Let your child get money-savvy and understand what it will take for them to save up to buy their own next prized possession. They will learn key money lessons on Savings, Spending, Checking accounts as well as an introduction to paycheck math and the importance of a clean digital identity. Each lesson will include interactive instruction and worksheets to follow along and practice.

CODE DAYS TIME DATES FEEVC.259*Includes online office hours on Friday, 7/17

Th* 4:00PM-5:00PM 6/25-7/17* $99

ONLINE SUMMER CAMPS

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ONLINE SUMMER CAMPS

LEGO TECHNIC ADVENTURESAge 5-14Not just another LEGO Camp where your kid must hunt around the house and grab all their loose LEGO and sit in front of a zoom classroom and try to match pieces the instructor is recommending! Students will create 12-15 builds with instructions and at the end of the week, will be able to plan and create their own custom builds from the kit. Your LEGO enthusiast can open a brand new LEGO kit (not available in stores but made by the LEGO company) and build along with friends and an online instructor.

*There is a $200 material fee payable to the instructor, to have a brand new LEGO Kit from the LEGO Company shipped to your home. Please use this link to pay AFTER REGISTERING: www.brainvyne.com/offers/ccSLNKqg

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9:30AM-12:30PM2:00PM-5:00PM9:30AM-12:30PM2:00PM-5:00PM9:30AM-12:30PM2:00PM-5:00PM9:30AM-12:30PM2:00PM-5:00PM9:30AM-12:30PM9:30AM-12:30PM2:00PM-5:00PM9:30AM-12:30PM2:00PM-5:00PM

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MONEY 101 - BUILDING YOUR FINANCIAL FUTUREAge 12-18An entertaining and educational camp that will teach students the 360 degrees of financial literacy and prepare them to move out and stay out. Through eye-opening simulations the curriculum focuses on building good credit in order to achieve future goals.In addition to the financial aspects of becoming independent, the moving out program will advise students about career development topics, in which they will build a resume and practice their interview skills.

Your student will learn how to achieve financial autonomy through a series of games and activities that cover important topics such as: Purchasing a car, Renting a home, Living within one’s means, Career development, Interview skills etc. Classes will be taught by trained financial literacy experts.

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$269$269$269$269$269$269

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MAD SCIENCEwith Mad Science of Bay Area, www.MadScience.org

SPY ACADEMYAge 6-11From decoding secret messages to metal detectors and night vision goggles, check out spy tech equipment and take home lots of gadgets like a UV Fingerprint Finder! Become an expert detective and learn forensic science techniques used in evidence gathering and analysis!

JET CADETSAge 6-11This hands-on Mad Science program teaches you all about aerodynamics and the world above us! Explore the basic principles of flight, build airplanes, ride a hovercraft and construct balloon copters. Learn about celestial navigation and take home a rocket you build yourself!

“FIZZ” -ICAL PHENOMENA & CHE-MYSTERYAge 6-11Have a ton of fun and whip up potions! Experiment with all kinds of chemical reactions, including growing crystals, making sidewalk chalk, and learning the science of chromatography! Mix it up and experiment with molecular madness, radical reactions and “fizz”-ical and chemical reactions!

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WACKY ROBOTS & WIDGETSAge 7-12Whether you love to build things or destroy them, this week of camp includes lots of both! Design simple machines using pulleys, wedges, screws and levers and have fun learning how catapults work! Build a robot to keep, all while learning the science of robotics!

REACTIONS IN ACTIONAge 6-11Dive into the realms of the Chemical and Physical world in this crazy week of non-stop action – and Reaction! Explore our wonderlab and find eggs that don’t break, ice that doesn’t melt and discover how to freeze time! Perform spectacular hands on experiments and continue the fun at home with the gadgets you’ve designed in the lab!

CLASS CODE DAYS TIME DATES FEESPY ACADEMY VC.229 M-F 10:00AM-12:00PM 7/6-7/10 $195JET CADETSSPY ACADEMY"FIZZ"-ICAL PHENOMENA & CHE-MYSTERYWACKY ROBOTS & WIDGETSREACTIONS IN ACTION

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$195$195$195$205$195

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CHARACTERS, CREATURES & CARTOONSwith Aaron ZonkaAge 9-15In this class we will explore how to design our own cast of creatures and characters. We will begin the class learning basic figure drawing and portrait skills. We will start with simplified forms and move into drawing more complex figures to help our characters come to life. Along the way we'll play drawing games to keep our creative juices flowing. Whether you are new to drawing or a seasoned veteran, this class will have something to offer you. If you are interested in making comics, designing characters for animation, or improving your drawing skills, this class will give you a foundation in turning your vision into reality.

CODE DAYS TIME DATES FEEVC.224 M-Tu 1:00PM-2:30PM 7/13-7/28 $180VC.225 M-Tu 1:00PM-2:30PM 8/3-8/18 $180

A.I. & DEBATE SUMMER PROGRAM with Evolution Academic Speaking ExcellenceGrades 4th-8thThe fundamentals AI course will define basic concepts in the field of AI, describe functions of AI, apply principles of coding to demonstrate understanding of AI concepts, and evaluate applications of AI technologies. Participants will also learn the outline, structure of writing and presenting persuasive speeches. They will develop the knowledge, skills and abilities in policy debate.

RUBIK'S CUBE & COMICS CREATIONwith Evolution Academic Speaking ExcellenceGrades 2nd-5thIn this Summer program you will learn how to solve a 2x2 & 3x3 Rubik's Cube with a competition cuber.You will also develop skills and techniques in Comic Creation.

CLASS CODE DAYS TIME DATES FEEA.I. & DEBATE VC.204 M-Th 1:30PM-4PM 6/29-7/2 $195RUBIK'S CUBE & COMICS CREATION VC.206 M-th 10AM-12PM 6/29-7/2 $95

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DRAWINGwith Young Rembrandts, www.YoungRembrandts.com

ART HISTORY WITH THE MASTERSAge 6-12This Young Rembrandts workshop is full of possibilities! Join us for give days of pastel fun as we learn about a new medium and explore art history by studying different artists and their work. Each day we will create one large drawing in pastel chalks.We will create wonderful artwork while being inspired by Edvard Munch's The Scream, Pablo Picasso's Woman in Hat, Vincent Van Gogh's Chair, Wassily Kandinsky's Bavarian Market Square, and Claude Monet's Regatta at Argenteuil. The daily results will be truly frame-able!

LEARN ANIME/MANGAAge 6-12Calling all otaku kids! Join the Anime Manga workshop and learn how to draw your favorite Japanese style art. This five-day workshop will tap into everyone's imagination while learning to draw cute manga inspired characters, accessories, and costumes. Your child's talent is about to take off!

JUNIOR UNDER THE SEA WORKSHOPAge 6-10This workshop gives our students the chance to draw all the different things we see and imagine under the sea! Students will explore under the sea as they learn to draw and color with pastels. We will complete our last day with one large scene showcasing a whimsical underwater kingdom complete with all its subjects. These pastel drawings will reward students with a great sense of pride and accomplishment.

JUNIOR ZOO WORKSHOPAge 4-8This workshop gives our students the chance to draw all the different animals and things we see at the zoo! Llamas, lions, monkeys and more will fill our drawings. We will complete our last day with one large scene including all the animals we drew that week in a clever and cute imaginary zoo.

FANTASY FOREST WORKSHOPAge 6-12Magical, mythical, marvelous art is coming your way in this new Young Rembrandts drawing workshop! Join us for five days filled with fun and creative thought as we explore deep in the Fantasy Forest. Students will tap into their imagination while learning to draw otherworldy creatures like fairies, trolls, and a forest queen. Your child's talent will truly enchant you as they create beautiful scenery and new masterpieces every day.

DRAW CARTOONS WORKSHOPAge 6-12Learn the basics of cartooning and create your own characters! Each day students will learn techniques used in cartooning. Subjects like characteristics, features, exaggeration, action, and personification will contribute to your child's artistic advancement! Young Rembrandts students will immediately apply their new skills in every class to create their own cartoon characters.

CLASS CODE DAYS TIME DATES FEEART HISTORY WITH MASTERS VC.211 M-F 9:00AM-12:00PM 7/6-7/10 $237LEARN ANIME/MANGA VC.212 M-F 1:00PM-4:00PM 7/6-7/10 $237JUNIOR UNDER THE SEA WORKSHOP VC.213 M-F 9:00AM-12:00PM 7/13-7/17 $237JUNIOR ZOO WORKSHOPFANTASY FOREST WORKSHOPDRAW CARTOONS WORKSHOP

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DRAGONFLY DESIGNSFor more info, www.dragonflyfun.com

CINCO DÍAS EN ESPAÑA Age 6-10Vamanos! We are headed to Spain to see the matador and the bull put on a show! We will create art inspired by famous Spanish artists, Juan Gris and Gaudi. Campers will explore the modern painting styles of cubism and modernism.

CARTOONING - CALLING ALL SUPERHEROESAge 8-12Zow! Bang! Zing! Campers will create their very own superheroes in this cartooning class. Learn the anatomy needed to draw in this medium and how to emphasize the strengths of heroes to truly make them SUPER! Explore design, storytelling and building a world for characters as you fly into a new adventure!

TEXTILES - SNAZZY ZIPPER POUCHAge 8-13Time to zip it! - We’re talking about this cool, customized zipper pouch, of course! In this Textiles & Fiber Arts Camp, campers will sew a zipper pouch with printed fabrics they designed! To top it off, we’ll decorate our unique pouches with tassels and pompoms! Campers will walk away having designed a useable piece of art from scratch, not to mention having a new home for all their favorite art supplies! This camp utilizes hand sewing; no sewing machine required.

NAMASTE! ART FROM INDIAAge 8-12Get your passport ready! This week we are headed to India! Campers will be incorporating patterns and symmetry that are found in Indian artwork. We will do some sculpting, painting, and drawing as we immerse ourselves in the fashion, architecture, and some of the cultural traditions in this vibrant country.

NECKLACES & WALL HANGINGSAge 8-13Can you FELT it?! In this Textiles & Fiber Arts Camp, we’ll learn all about wool, how it’s processed, and most importantly, how to use wet felting to create colorful, fun projects! The projects in this camp include creating felted soap, and embroidered beads to create necklaces and wall hangings. Warm fuzzies guaranteed!

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TEXTILES - FIBER JEWELRY Age 15-17Beads and tassels, knots and stitches - explore the vast array of gorgeous jewelry you can create using textiles and fibers! From macrame bracelets, through felted earrings and sparkling, sewn beads, students can expect to learn a diverse variety of jewelry making and textile working techniques. Our camps are designed not only to entertain but to develop artistic methods that will stay with children for the rest of their lives

WATERCOLOR - OCEAN FLOORAge 8-12From tide pools to the deep sea, we are taking our painters into the ocean in this class. Learn to paint sparkling fish and colorful coral with watercolor. Techniques and brushwork will be covered along with tips on how to create illusion of depth.

ART - GOOD AS GOLDAge 8-12Golden! Explore one of the masters, Gustav Klimt and the modern art of his Golden Period. Learn how to paint in this striking, gilded style.

CLASS AGE CODE DAYS TIME DATES FEECINCO DÍAS EN ESPAÑA 6-10 VC.236 M-F 11:30AM-12:30PM 7/6-7/10 $149CALLING ALL SUPERHEROES 8-12 VC.237 M-F 10:30AM-11:30AM 7/6-7/10 $125SNAZZY ZIPPER POUCH 8-13 VC.238 M-F 1:00PM-2:00PM 7/13-7/17 $149NAMASTE! ART FROM INDIANECKLACES & WALL HANGINGSTEXTILES- FIBER JEWELRYWATERCOLOR- OCEAN FLOORART- GOOD AS GOLD

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12:30PM-1:30PM12:00PM-1:00PM11:30AM-12:30PM9:00AM-10:00AM3:30PM-4:30PM

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WIZBOTSFor more info, www.Wizbots.com

POCKET PAPARAZZI Age 8-14This course is designed to give kids the space and freedom to explore and be creative while helping them master the tool so they can use it to show us their perspective of the world. This course will introduce basic concepts such as features of the camera, composition, rule of thirds, leading lines, working with positive and negative space, lighting and perspective.

Hands-on activities designed to spark thought and understanding. Students will be encouraged to discuss professional photographs and then to present their own and discuss those with the class. There will be a virtual exhibition of all the student’s work at the end of the week.

MAKE MUSIC WITH SCRATCH Age 8-14This is a programming course wrapped within a music workshop. Adding a creative component to a left brain activity can help make it more natural and easy for right brain thinkers to access. In this course music is the focus while the Scratch programming becomes a way for the students to explore the music.

The students will be engaged in fun, interaction and hands-on music activities while learning to code in Scratch. By learning about the musical alphabet, octaves, notes, sharps and flats, the C major scales the anatomy of a keyboard and more students will compose a short 30 second piece which they will then showcase by programming it on Scratch.

ANIMATE USING SCRATCHAge 8-14Students will explore the elements of programming with Scratch in this course by creating a short script, storyboarding it and finally creating a Scratch animation that makes it come to life. Students will learn the developer interface of Scratch, animate smoothly using concepts of frames and sequencing.

They will also learn how to create loops and manipulate elements while bringing their story to life. This is a great way for students to learn the capabilities of Scratch while being engaged and motivated by creating a project of their own.

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CREATE PUZZLES WITH SCRATCHAge 8-14Students will exercise and stretch their brains collaboratively and independently while working through puzzles and programming in this course. Puzzles exercise both the analytical/logical side and the creative side of your brain improving memory, problem solving skills and could even improve IQ!

This interactive and playful course is designed for the social and curious child. Scratch programming is woven into this class as students will spend half of each class working on designing and programming a puzzle game that they will complete by the end of the week.

LIFE ON EARTH: STUDY LIVING CREATURESAge 8-14What is the difference between a living being and a non-living thing? What is the difference between an animal and a plant? Why are ecosystems, habitats and adaptations important to a living organism? How are living things categorized and what is the tree of life? These are some of the things students will explore in this introduction to life course. Concepts explored include: Living vs Nonliving things, Patterns in Nature, Ecology/Ecosystems and Habitats/Tree of Life.

EARTH CHRONICLES- STUDY OF OUR PLANET Age 8-14The Universe contains everything, from stars and planets to solar systems and galaxies. In this module, children will explore the Big Bang Theory, galaxies, solar systems, stars, our solar system, moon, tides, day, night, years, seasons and more. Concepts explored include: History of the Universe , Big Bang, Solar System & other objects in the Universe and more!

CLASS CODE DAYS TIME DATES FEEMAKE MUSIC WITH SCRATCH VC.268 M-F 11:00AM-12:30PM 7/6-7/10 $125POCKET PAPARAZZILIFE ON EARTH: STUDY LIVING CREATURESANIMATE USING SCRATCH

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POCKET PAPARAZZI VC.267 M-F 1:00PM-2:30PM 7/20-7/24 $125CREATE PUZZLES WITH SCRATCHEARTH CHRONICLES - A STUDY OF OUR PLANET

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VIRTUAL VOYAGER! Join us for a 5 week journey to fun, engagement, and learning this SUMMER! Virtual Voyager is a special at-home camp experience! NO REFUNDS AFTER BOX PICK-UP DATE.

1. We supply you with a box of themed activities for the week. 2. On Tuesdays and Fridays we will be doing live 1 hour broadcasts on Google Meet-Up from 1-2pm.3. We will demo box activities during this live broadcast and other fun camp activities! 4. We will have two pick up locations in Redwood City on Mondays to receive your boxes for the week.

• Mondays (the week of your camp) 8:00-9:00am Fair Oaks Community Center Parking Lot (2600 Middlefield Rd)• Mondays (the week of your camp) 1:00-2:00pm Hawes Field parking lot (Hudson & Roosevelt)

WHAT'S IN A BOX? Welcome Voyager Letter2 Connect Crafts 1 Science Experiment 1 Physical Challenge/Game 1 My Journal- Creative Daily Promps 2 Math Games or Puzzlers5 Funny Bones- Daily jokes around theme. 2 Fascinating Fact Sheets about theme 1 Friday Surprise Envelope (tattoos, sticker, prize related to theme)

LOCATION: ONLINE on Google Meet-Up, just like school. You will need a gmail account to participate.

WEEKLY THEMESK-2ND GRADE BOX

3RD-5TH GRADE BOX DAYS TIME DATES FEE

WEEK 1- DEEP SPACE FIVE C4.400 C4.405 Tu/F 1-2PM 7/6-7/10 $35WEEK 2- ROOTED IN NATURE C4.401 C4.406 Tu/F 1-2PM 7/13-7/17 $35WEEK 3- INTO THE BIG BLUE C4.402 C4.407 Tu/F 1-2PM 7/20-7/24 $35WEEK 4- WORLD OF RHYTHM C4.403 C4.408 Tu/F 1-2PM 7/27-7/31 $35WEEK 5- BUILD IT C4.404 C4.409 Tu/F 1-2PM 8/3-8/7 $35

CAMP IN A BOX

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TOT & YOUTH CLASSES

BABY SIGN LANGUAGE - INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOPWith Happy Baby signs, www.HappyBabySigns.comBaby Sign Language gives babies the opportunity to communicate long before they can verbalize their wants and needs. Signing with babies accelerates language acquisition, reduces frustration, enhances a child's self esteem, and deepens the bond between parent and child. Fun activities and songs will show how easy it can be to integrate more than 30 signs into your everyday routine and jump-start your child’s verbal skills. Babies are welcome but not required.

CODE DAYS TIME DATES FEEVC.201 Sa 1:30PM-3:00PM 7/18 $35

MUSIC TOGETHERWith Mo Music, www.MoMusic.orgAge Infants through 5 years Mo Music offers Music Together Online, where music class comes to your living room! Every week for eight weeks, our Mo Music Teachers Steven, Desiree, Gaby and Bara will lead your whole family in fun music activities using songs from the Kazoo Song Collection in pre-recorded videos. Teachers Steven, Desiree, and Gaby will offer two 20-22 min prerecorded lessons each week and Bara will offer one 30 minute lesson each week so you can attend class whenever it is convenient for you.

CODE DAYS DATES FEEVC.202 Pre-recorded videos viewed at your convenience. 6/29-8/17 $145

VIRTUAL VOYAGER! Join us for a 5 week journey to fun, engagement, and learning this SUMMER! Virtual Voyager is a special at-home camp experience! NO REFUNDS AFTER BOX PICK-UP DATE.

1. We supply you with a box of themed activities for the week. 2. On Tuesdays and Fridays we will be doing live 1 hour broadcasts on Google Meet-Up from 1-2pm.3. We will demo box activities during this live broadcast and other fun camp activities! 4. We will have two pick up locations in Redwood City on Mondays to receive your boxes for the week.

• Mondays (the week of your camp) 8:00-9:00am Fair Oaks Community Center Parking Lot (2600 Middlefield Rd)• Mondays (the week of your camp) 1:00-2:00pm Hawes Field parking lot (Hudson & Roosevelt)

WHAT'S IN A BOX? Welcome Voyager Letter2 Connect Crafts 1 Science Experiment 1 Physical Challenge/Game 1 My Journal- Creative Daily Promps 2 Math Games or Puzzlers5 Funny Bones- Daily jokes around theme. 2 Fascinating Fact Sheets about theme 1 Friday Surprise Envelope (tattoos, sticker, prize related to theme)

LOCATION: ONLINE on Google Meet-Up, just like school. You will need a gmail account to participate.

WEEKLY THEMESK-2ND GRADE BOX

3RD-5TH GRADE BOX DAYS TIME DATES FEE

WEEK 1- DEEP SPACE FIVE C4.400 C4.405 Tu/F 1-2PM 7/6-7/10 $35WEEK 2- ROOTED IN NATURE C4.401 C4.406 Tu/F 1-2PM 7/13-7/17 $35WEEK 3- INTO THE BIG BLUE C4.402 C4.407 Tu/F 1-2PM 7/20-7/24 $35WEEK 4- WORLD OF RHYTHM C4.403 C4.408 Tu/F 1-2PM 7/27-7/31 $35WEEK 5- BUILD IT C4.404 C4.409 Tu/F 1-2PM 8/3-8/7 $35

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KIDZ LOVE SOCCERFor More Info, www.KidzLoveSoccer.com

MOMMY/DADDY & ME Age 2-3½The fun happens together, so don’t just watch from the sidelines! Here is your chance to join in your toddler’s introduction to the world’s most popular sport. You’ll participate in fun, age-appropriate activities, and help your child to develop their motor and socialization skills. A variety of soccer activities are played each week. Adult participation is required.

TOT-SOCCERAge 3½-4Tot-Soccer helps kids learn to be part of a structured group activity without a parent by their side. Our time-tested, age specific curriculum builds confidence and promotes physical development in a safe, supportive and fun environment. Tot-Soccer focuses on helping kids develop their large motor skills through demonstrations and entertaining games like Bugs in the House!

PRE-SOCCERAge 4-5Pre-Soccer helps youngsters develop a lifelong love of soccer while we introduce concepts of playing on a team. Our curriculum includes energetic, all-inclusive games that teach young kids the basics about playing with a group. In addition to building their soccer skills, Pre-Soccer kids begin learning the fundamentals of good sportsmanship through sharing, passing and being aware of other players.

SOCCER 1Age 5-6Players will learn dribbling, passing, defense and shooting goals! Fun skill games are played at every session, as every participant has a ball at their feet. Concepts of small-sided soccer matches will be introduced gradually. Perfect for first time players while being fun and engaging for kids with some experience.

SOCCER 2Age 7-10A great introduction to competitive soccer. Soccer 2 teaches advanced skill building such as dribbling, passing and shooting in a team format, as well as an introduction to goaltending. Kids learn concepts necessary to play together as a team. From defense and midfield to forward and goalie. Appropriate for players of varying skill levels.

CLASS AGE CODE DAYS TIME DATES FEEMOMMY/DADDY & ME 2-3½ VC.246 Sa 9:00AM-9:30AM 7/11-8/1 $40TOT-SOCCER 3½-4 VC.248 Sa 9:40AM-10:10AM 7/11-8/1 $40PRE-SOCCERSOCCER ISOCCER 2MOMMY/DADDY & ME

4-55-67-102-3½

VC.250VC.252VC.254VC.247

SaSaSaSa

10:20AM-10:50AM11:00AM-11:30AM11:40AM-12:10PM9:00AM-9:30AM

7/11-8/17/11-8/17/11-8/18/8-8/29

$40$40$40$40

TOT-SOCCERPRE-SOCCERSOCCER 1SOCCER 2

3½-44-55-67-10

VC.249VC.251VC.253VC.255

SaSaSaSa

9:40AM-10:10AM10:20AM-10:50AM11:00AM-11:30AM11:40AM-12:10PM

8/8-8/298/8-8/298/8-8/298/8-8/29

$40$40$40$40

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YOGA FOR KIDS & PARENTSwith Rebecca McCotter, Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher (RYT-200 & RPYT)

YOGI CUBSAge 3-6Create a little yogi for life in this fun, playful class. Each week we embark on an adventure exploring yoga and mindfulness. With an emphasis on social-emotional and physical development, these classes develop coordination, balance, fine motor skills, memory, and focus. We introduce techniques and create take-home tools to help foster resilience, self-regulation, and self-calming. Note - you'll be sent all the mindfulness edu-toys your child needs to participate in this class, plus bonus mindfulness games and activities to practice together.

YOGI KIDSAge 5-10Explore yoga and mindfulness with a new themed adventure each week. With an emphasis on social-emotional and physical development, we help kids develop self-regulation skills whilst building postural awareness, strength and flexibility. We introduce meditation, breathing techniques, games and activities to cultivate calm, find our inner-brave and spark kindness.

BODHI KID: MINDFULNESSAge 3-6Joy-filled mindfulness activities to help you raise healthy, happy kids. Mindfulness-based projects, breathwork and meditation help kids to develop resilience, emotional-agility and a growth-mindset. In this 4-part series specifically developed to help kids navigate our 'new normal' they'll learn practical tools and techniques to help them thrive during this time!

BODHI KID: CALM CORNERAge 3-6Teaching your child vital self-calming techniques to help young children develop self-regulation and resilience. Integrating mindfulness-based storytime, meditation, breathing exercises and games they'll build learn to recognize and regulate powerful emotions as they build their own calm-kit. Downloadable activity and exercises will be shared each week.

YOGI CUBS WITH PARENTSAge 3-6Create a little yogi for life in this fun, playful class. Each week we embark on an adventure exploring yoga and mindfulness. With an emphasis on social-emotional and physical development, these classes develop coordination, balance, fine motor skills, memory, and focus. We introduce techniques and create take-home tools to help foster resilience, self-regulation, and self-calming. Note - you'll be sent a downloadable mindfulness activity and game to practice together.

YOGI KIDS WITH PARENTSAge 5-10Explore yoga and mindfulness with a new themed adventure each week. With an emphasis on social-emotional and physical development, we help kids develop self-regulation skills whilst building postural awareness, strength and flexibility. We introduce meditation, breathing techniques, games and activities to cultivate calm, find our inner-brave and spark kindness.

CLASS AGE CODE DAYS TIME DATES FEEYOGI CUBS 3-6 VC.217 Tu 11:30AM-12:00PM 7/7-7/28 $100YOGI KIDS 5-10 VC.218 Th 4:30PM-5:15PM 7/9-7/30 $100BODHI KID: MINDFULNESS 3-6 VC.219 Tu 2:00PM-2:30PM 7/28-8/18 $100BODHI KID: CALM CORNERYOGI CUBS WITH PARENTSYOGI KIDS WITH PARENTS

3-63-65-10

VC.220VC.221VC.222

ThFF

2:00PM-2:30PM 4:00PM-4:45PM8:30AM-9:15AM

7/23-8/138/148/14

$100$25$25

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VOICE-OVERS....NOW IS YOUR TIME!With Such a Voice, Lisa Foster YOU'VE HEARD LISA FOSTER ON TV AND RADIO COMMERCIALS! In what could be the most enlightening 2 hours you've ever spent, this webinar will show you how you can actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more. Most people go about it the wrong way. In this introductory class, you will learn about a unique, outside the box way to break into this creative, fulfilling, and potentially lucrative industry. Whether you choose to pursue voice-overs part-time or full-time, this could be the game changer you've been looking for.

CODE DAYS TIME DATES FEEVC.200 M 6:00PM-8:00PM 7/13 $20

FRENCH FOR BEGINNERSwith Hope Izabelle, www.HopeInsite.comZoom into learning French online this summer with Hope's inspiring and interactive classes! Learn to speak and understand French in a fun and easy way, with interactive games, group activities... and even a play! This class approaches grammar fundamentals, and learning to communicate in basic French... from the comfort of your home! We will cover gender, nouns, verbs, adjectives, and more, while discovering the French language and its culture. You will be speaking and understanding everyday French in no time!

CODE DAYS TIME DATES FEEVC.209 W 3:30PM-4:30PM 7/8-7/29 $64

FUN WITH DRUMS & PERCUSSIONwith Hope Izabelle, www.HolisticDrum.comJump into Rhythm! Join the fun for some drumming & percussion to brighten your spirit and bring more rhythm, music and community to your life! Zoom in with us for an online session of African Drum & Rhythm Classes covering techniques, specific rhythms, stories and much more, including some rhythm games, songs and movement! The Zoom platform is a great way to connect with your fellow students, and work on new skills... all from the comfort of your home! All you need is a drum... any drum will do!

CODE DAYS TIME DATES FEEVC.210 W 5:00PM-6:00PM 7/8-7/29 $64

ADULT CLASSES Some instructors may take teens in their classes. Contact us if you are interested. [email protected]

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ADULT FITNESSBEGINNERS YOGA & MEDITATIONwith Kristine Tom, M.A. in Psychology and has been teaching yoga full-time since 2008. Her teaching integrates the fields of Psychology, Yoga, Biomechanics, Massage Therapy, and Neuroscience.Each class will begin with gentle warm-up exercises for the body, followed by 5-8 minutes of guided meditation. Yoga instruction will focus on foundations of mind-body awareness with breathing exercises, postural alignment, strength and flexibility.This class is ideal for those new to yoga or meditation or anyone recovering from injury and seeking a therapeutic approach to movement.CODE DAYS TIME DATES FEEVC.256 W 9:30AM-10:30AM 7/1-8/12 $90

YOGALATESwith Monique Story, ACE, SCW, AFAA, & Yoga Fit certifiedYogalates is a combination of traditional Yoga postures, Pilates, lots of stretching and relaxation. This class is a great total bodyworkout that improves posture, increases strength (including core and back) and enhances flexibility as well as balance. It’sa terrific stress reliever and helps to detox your body. You will leave feeling transformed, rejuvenated and energized. All ages, body types and fitness levels welcome.

CODE DAYS TIME DATES FEEVC.300VC.301

WSa

5:30PM-6:30PM9:30AM-10:30AM

7/8-8/127/11-8/8

$90$75

BARRELATESwith Monique Story, ACE, SCW, AFAA, & Yoga Fit certifiedJoin the Ballet Fitness workout craze that's transforming bodies. This class is a fusion of ballet conditioning, strength training and Pilates. With the use of light weights and ballet barre, you will develop long, lean muscles, gaining definition in all the major muscle groups, as well as improve posture and core strength. Whether you want to look better, feel better, or help increase bone density...this class is for you! Come have fun with us getting healthy and strong. Great for guys too!

CODE DAYS TIME DATES FEEVC.302 M 12:00PM-1:00PM 7/6-8/10 $90

GENTLE YOGAwith Monique Story, ACE, SCW, AFAA, & Yoga Fit certifiedA yoga practice helps posture & alignment, increases circulation, helps detoxify organs, as well as develop balance & bone density. Join to help release stress & feel energized. Great for people working from home and on the computer a lot.CODE DAYS TIME DATES FEEVC.303 M 9:30AM-10:30AM 7/6-8/10 $90