Sports

Beginning Golf

Instructor:Lifetime Activities Staff

Badminton Advanced 7-9Y

Students will further develop their shot placement skills while also improving their stamina and footwork. The class is designed for those who want to continue to develop into more highly skilled players. No class 8/25.

Multi-purpose Room at Cupertino Sports Center

5-8Y

Participants will learn the fundamentals of swinging, putting, body positioning, etiquette, and keeping score. The program is designed for the entry level player, simplifying instruction so that young players can make an easy and effective transition on to the golf course.

Quinlan Field at Memorial Park

Instructor:Skyhawks Staff

Instructor:Lifetime Activities Staff

Basketball

Your child will learn the rules of the game, work on dribbling, passing, shooting, and participate in games.

Sports Court at Cupertino Sports Center

7-9Y

Basketball League

7-13Y

Come practice your skills on the court playing against other athletes. The entire time is dedicated to games. Previous basketball experience recommended. No game 7/4.

Sports Court at Cupertino Sports Center

7-9Y

Instructor:Skyhawks Staff

Basketball Skill Building

7-9Y

Students will learn passing, dribbling, and shooting techniques as well as the roles of the guard, forward, and center positions. Offensive and defensive responsibilities will be introduced, along with game rules and vocabulary.

Sports Court at Cupertino Sports Center

7-9Y

7-9Y

Chess

Instructor:Lifetime Activities Staff

7-11Y

Great activity for cognitive development. Beginners will learn rules of the game and basic strategies. Intermediate and advanced students will learn openings, middle game, and end game approaches. Chess notation and timed play may be explored during class. No class 7/4, 8/22, 8/24, 8/25.

Cupertino Sports Center

Beginning to Intermediate

Advanced Beginning to Intermediate

Instructor:Skyhawks Staff

Table Tennis Beginner to Intermediate 7-13Y

Beginning students will develop basic serve, forehand, and backhand techniques, while Intermediate level students will develop topspin, backspin, and sidespin for offensive and defensive play. No class 8/23.

Multi-purpose Room at Cupertino Sports Center

Instructor:Lifetime Activities Staff

Little Rallyers 5-7Y

Your child will further develop their technique to prepare them for rallying. They will focus on footwork and emphasis on refining their forehand and backhand for more control. No class 7/4, 8/22, 8/24, 8/25.

Tennis Court at Cupertino Sports Center

Little Champs

Your child will continue to develop technique and motor skills needed to compete at higher levels. No class 8/23, 8/25.

Tennis Court at Cupertino Sports Center

Ready! Rally! Play! (Continued) 10-15Y

Tennis Court at Cupertino Sports Center

Instructor:Lifetime Activities Staff

Ready! Rally! Play!

7-10Y

READY! Our entry level is focused on developing the skills necessary to play the sport of tennis. Your child will have fun while developing their technique through ball striking, tracking, racket control, and footwork. RALLY! This level continues the tennis journey by focusing on rallying and ball control. Players will continue to develop technique using the ball and court size appropriate for their age and level. Players should be able to hold a simple rally and get their serve in consistently before moving on to PLAY. The PLAY level places an emphasis on the skills necessary to play a real match. Your child will continue to develop modern swing techniques as they focus on movement and ball control. Players graduating from the PLAY level will be able to demonstrate the skills necessary to play a match and are ready to move into our Junior Development classes or try out for the Competition Training program. No class 8/21, 8/23, 8/25.

Tennis Court at Cupertino Sports Center

7-10Y

Bronze, Silver, Gold Junior 10-16Y Development Team

Bronze is for students who have graduated from the Ready! Rally! Play! program. Students must be able to demonstrate a rally and consistent serve in the correct service box. This program is designed to prepare students to play matches. Silver and Gold level players are capable of consistent rallying from the baseline, as well as demonstrating a proper serve. More advanced footwork techniques will be introduced to improve court coverage. Players at this level often compete for their school teams or play USTA Tournaments. No class 8/25.

Tennis Court at Cupertino Sports Center

Public Speaking: Drama Club 11-14Y

Learn to act, direct, cooperate, and lead through drama. In this fun and engaging class, your child will learn how to present plays, skits, advertisements, and more for the stage or screen by practicing as both actors and directors. Students learn to cooperate, express themselves, and master speaking skills as actors, and then how to lead, create insights, and help others as directors of their own drama team. Material fee $20. No class 7/1.

Classroom at Communication Academy

SafeSitter Babysitting Class 12-15Y

In this course you will learn how to be safe when home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. Hands-on instruction includes infant care, planning age-appropriate activities, and how to manage discipline issues. Participants are taught how to prevent and respond to emergencies, with an emphasis on first aid skills, as well as how to recognize child abuse and handle inappropriate adult behavior. This program is designed for mature-minded individuals who are serious about developing their childcare skills and abilities.

Community Hall

Instructor:Santa Clara County Fire Dept. Staff

Academic Writing: Future Authors 11-14Y

Perfect your writing skills and become a published author. Students create a full writing project, revise and polish it to perfection, and learn how to publish their work. Students master editing, revision, and other writing skills while learning about the publishing process and how to submit their work to publications open to student writing. Material fee $20. No class 7/1.

Classroom at Communication Academy

Group Music Classes

13Y+

It is never too late to learn how to play a new instrument. You will learn the fundamentals of playing each instrument in these group music classes. Our patient and supportive instructors will have you playing songs by the end of the course. No class 7/3, 7/5, 7/6, and 7/8.

Group Violin

Classroom at Joyful Melodies Music School

Confident Debate: Impromptu Debaters

11-14Y

In this fun and engaging class, students focus on fast-paced, oneon-one debates featuring exciting topics, and develop the skills they need to participate in debates and express their opinions with clarity and detail. Students learn to think on their feet, articulate their arguments and create rebuttals. Material fee $20. No class 7/1.

Classroom at Communication Academy

6 $315 $378

Instructor:Communication Academy Staff

Public Speaking and Confident Debate

11-14Y

Get both of our Public Speaking and Confident Debate! You get two fun and engaging classes where students improve their speaking skills, analytical thinking, and persuasiveness! Experienced instructors, small classes! Material fee $40. No class 7/1.

Classroom at Communication Academy

Group Guitar

Classroom at Joyful Melodies Music School

Group Keyboard

Classroom at Joyful Melodies Music School

Group Ukulele

Classroom at Joyful Melodies Music School

Instructor:Joyful Melodies Staff

Instructor:Communication Academy Staff

Ready! Rally! Play!

12-15Y READY! Our entry level is focused on developing the skills necessary to play the sport of tennis. Your child will have fun while developing their technique through ball striking, tracking, racket control, and footwork. RALLY! This level continues the tennis journey by focusing on rallying and ball control. Players will continue to develop technique using the ball and court size appropriate for their age and level. Players should be able to hold a simple rally and get their serve in consistently before moving on to PLAY. The PLAY level places an emphasis on the skills necessary to play a real match. Your child will continue to develop modern swing techniques as they focus on movement and ball control. Players graduating from the PLAY level will be able to demonstrate the skills necessary to play a match and are ready to move into our Junior Development classes or try out for the Competition Training program. No class 8/21, 8/23, 8/25.

Ikebana Flower Arrangement

18Y+ Come learn Ikebana, the art of Japanese flower arrangement, by using seasonal materials to create your ikebana expressions. All levels are welcome. For beginners, please bring ikebana scissors or pruners, a pin frog or flower holder, and a shallow vase to the first class. Material fee of $120 for eight lessons is payable to the instructor at the first meeting. Class on 7/11 and 7/18 will be in Room 4 of the Monta Vista Recreation Center No class 7/4.

Room

Instructor:Gloria Lee

Potter’s Wheel Beginner

18Y+ Come in and learn the fundamentals of throwing pottery on the wheel. The basics are taught and reinforced to demystify the challenges of the wheel. Skills will be introduced with plenty of individual attention in this small class setting. All materials and firings are included. Students are given complimentary access to Open Studio hours throughout the duration of the session for which they are registered. No class 6/19.

Ceramics Center at Wilson Park

Instructor:Lisa Molaro

Potter’s Wheel Beyond Beginner

18Y+

So you’ve taken a couple of classes but don’t feel quite ready for the big stuff. We will be focusing on consistency and learning some new tricks along the way. All materials and firings are included. No Class: 7/4.

Ceramics Center at Wilson Park

Balance, Core, and More

18Y+

Instructor:Lisa Molaro

Potter’s Wheel Intermediate

For potters who are comfortable with successfully centering and throwing basic forms. Using those foundations, we will be exploring different forms and functional pottery pieces. All materials and firings are included.

Ceramics Center at Wilson Park

18Y+

Build strength, stability, and endurance in the muscles that support your core. A strong core will improve your balance, assist in injury prevention, and improves your posture.

Room at Quinlan Community Center

Instructor:Lisa Molaro