Summer Camps & Aquatics Guide 2014 by erinperez

City of Palo Alto, Community Services Department cityofpaloalto.org/enjoy

SUMMER 2014

PALO ALTO

SUMMER CAMPS & AQUATICS GUIDE Palo Alto Residents: Submissions for “The Draw” due by Friday, February 7th by 5:30pm

Learn more about our Children’s Fine Art Summer Camps at the Palo Alto Art Center

SUMMER CAMPS & AQUATICS 2014 Method & Dates

General Information

“The Draw”

“The Draw” is a resident-only randomized registration process. All registration forms submitted for “The Draw” will be processed in random order. Confirmation and receipt will be mailed within 5 business days.

Residents: January 13 – February 7 by 5:30pm

• Remember to sign the waiver and include credit card information or a check. • Seal registration forms in an envelope and write “The Draw” on the outside. Drop off envelope at one of the community centers listed below – envelopes must be received by Friday, February 7th before 5:30pm. • Clearly indicate alternatives on the summer camp registration form. Duplicate forms will be disqualified.

Credit card preferred

• All first-time registrants or current customers who have a new Palo Alto address must submit proof of residency with registration form. Examples include a utility bill, driver’s license, lease agreement, etc. • Staff will begin processing forms on February 10th. Forms will not be accepted on that day.

Enjoy Online Residents: February 14 Non-Residents: February 21

Credit card required

Drop-Off/Mail-in Residents: February 14 Non-Residents: February 21

To register, visit www.cityofpaloalto.org/enjoy After more than a decade of being online, we have upgraded to a new online registration system! Everyone will need to make the switch by creating a NEW ACCOUNT for themselves and their family. This program provides more ways to pay, register, share, and is much more user friendly. Visit the website to create your new account and become familiar with the new system before registration begins. • Enjoy Online registration opens at 8:30am on the first day of registration, and then is conveniently available 24/7. Please be sure to register prior to the course start date. Bring the completed registration form to one of the community centers listed below. • Registration forms are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, and customers who prefer to wait in line will receive confirmation and receipt at that time. • Confirmation and receipt will be mailed within 5 business days for customers who prefer to drop off registration forms. • Remember to sign the waiver and include credit card information or check.

Credit card preferred

Fax-in Residents: February 14 Non-Residents: February 21

• Registration forms received prior to February 14th from residents and February 21st from non-residents will be returned. Mail, fax, or bring the completed registration form with credit card information to one of the community centers listed below. • Registration forms are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Confirmation and receipt will be mailed within 5 business days. • Registration forms may not be mailed or faxed before 8:30am on February 14th from residents and February 21nd from non-residents. All faxes received early will be returned.

Credit card required

Walk-in Residents & Non-Residents: February 21

Bring the completed registration form to one of the community centers listed below. • Registration forms are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, and customers who prefer to wait in line will receive confirmation and receipt at that time. • Confirmation and receipt will be mailed within 5 business days for customers who prefer to drop off registration forms. • Remember to sign the waiver and include credit card information or check.

Credit card preferred

• Registration forms received prior to February 21st from residents and non-residents will be returned.

Registration Sites

On first day of registration all sites are open at 8:30am to assist you.

Lucie Stern Community Center

1305 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Ph: (650) 463-4900 Fx: (650) 321-5612

Cubberley Community Center

4000 Middlefield Rd, T2, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Ph: (650) 329-2418 Fx: (650) 856-8756

Junior Museum & Zoo

1451 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Ph: (650) 329-2111

Mitchell Park Community Center

Opening Soon!

Ph: (650) 329-2400

Palo Alto Art Center

1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Ph: (650) 329-2366 Fx: (650) 326-6165

Fx: (650) 473-1965

City of Palo Alto Department of Community Services

SUMMER CAMPS & AQUATICS REGISTRATION WAIVER (all classes require the signature of each Registering Adult or the Parent or Guardian of any Minor(s). Permission to participate in the following programs, including associated travel sponsored by the City of Palo Alto Community Services Department is given for me and/or child as named below. In consideration of participation in this program, I hereby indemnify and hold harmless and release the City of Palo Alto, its agents, its employees and volunteers working for the City, from any and all liability for injury suffered by myself or my child arising from or connected with this program. I assume all risk for any injuries. I sign of my own free will. Signature

Print Name

Date

Primary Adult Contact (Please Print) Last Name:

First Name:

Address:

City: Zip:

Email:

Contact Numbers:

Alt:

Special Instructions: Please indicate any special registration requests our staff should be aware of during the registration process; we will do our best to accommodate your requests. For example, if siblings or friends want to be in the same camp session, please indicate below and submit both registration forms in the same envelope. Participant’s Last Name

Starting Date

Elective

Course #

Participant’s First Name

Course Fee

Camp/Activity Name

Date of Birth & Grade in Fall 2014

Pre Camp Course #

Pre Camp Fee

Post Camp Course #

Post Camp Fee

Total Fee

First Choice Alternative #1 Alternative #2 First Choice Alternative #1 Alternative #2 First Choice Alternative #1 Alternative #2 You may use multiple sections for the same week. (For more FAQ’s see Enjoy Online).

Payment Information MC/VISA No:

I have read and understand the City’s Withdrawal policy stated below.

Expiration:

Signature:

_________ initials

WITHDRAWAL POLICY: Families will have until 4 weeks prior to the start date of the camp to withdraw and receive a refund. Withdrawals received less than 4 weeks prior to the start date will not receive a refund. As with our regular withdrawal fee, the customer will have the option to receive the entire camp fee credit on their account, or pay a $15 processing fee per camp, per child, for a refund. Refunds for camps that have been cancelled by the City are always 100% refundable. TRANSFERS: Families will have until 12 noon on the Friday prior to the first day of camp to transfer to another program. Transfers are always subject to space availability and the customer is responsible for any additional program fees.

Lucie Stern Community Center • 1305 Middleﬁeld Rd. • Palo Alto • 650-463-4900

Recreation • Junior Museum & Zoo • Children’s Theatre • Art Center

Gear up for summer by joining us Saturday, February 1st 11am - 1pm for the Summer Camps & Aquatics Registration Fair and Camp Concierge! Trying to ﬁgure out your child’s schedule for this summer? With so many options available, this task can be very overwhelming! Take the frustration out of the process and bring the entire family to our Summer Camps and Aquatics Registration Fair where there is guaranteed to be something for everyone to enjoy. Youth can take part in a variety of hands-on activities such as art and crafts, a camp song sing-along, face painting, Dan Chan the magic man, food trucks and much more! Back by popular demand - make sure to speak with your own Camp Concierge, our specially trained employees who are on a mission to create the perfect summer experience for every child, no matter the age, interest, or ability! We guarantee your family will leave happy and excited about what Summer 2014 will hold. See you there!

GRA N PRIZ D E U p to regis $30 0 off tratio n*

* You will receive a %25 discount on all summer registrations with a maximum value of up to $300

Face Painting • Jumpy House • Arts and Crafts • Magic • Raffle C I T Y O F PA L O A LT O

RECREATION

Palo Alto

Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo

CHILDREN’S THEATRE

CHILDREN’S FINE ART STUDIO CAMPS

CAMP SCHEDULE CAMP TITLE

COURSE #

DATES

TIME

LOCATION

AGE

Mitchell Park - Adobe North Tech Lab

10-13Y

WEEK 1 Movie Production

1165

6/9-6/13

9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Robot Sculpture

1026

6/9-6/13

9:00 - 11:30 AM

Art Center - Preschool Classroom

New Puppeteering

1028

6/9-6/13

9:00 - 11:30 AM

Art Center - Project LOOK!

Ceramics: Raku Workshop (Continues next week)

1030

6/9-6/20

9:00 - 11:30 AM

Art Center - Clay Room

Puppet Show

1033

6/9-6/13

12:30 - 3:00 PM

Art Center - Project LOOK!

Robot and Machine Sculpture

1036

6/9-6/13

12:30 - 3:00 PM

Art Center - Preschool Classroom

Ceramics: Raku Intensive (Continues next week)

1040

6/9-6/20

12:30 - 3:00 PM

Art Center - Clay Room

14-18Y

Digital Video Editing

1171

6/16-6/20

9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Mitchell Park - Adobe North Tech Lab

11-14Y

Fiber Art for Young Stitchers

1049

6/16-6/20

9:00 - 11:30 AM

Art Center - Project LOOK!

Cartooning and Comics for Kids

1051

6/16-6/20

9:00 - 11:30 AM

Art Center - Preschool Classroom

Ceramics: Raku Workshop (Starts previous week)

1030

6/9-6/20

9:00 - 11:30 AM

Art Center - Clay Room

10-13Y

Behind the Scenes at the Museum (Continues next week)

1047

6/16-6/27

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Art Center - Studio A

14-18Y

Comics for Little Ones

1058

6/16-6/20

12:30 - 3:00 PM

Art Center - Preschool Classroom

5-6Y

Fiber Art Techniques

1060

6/16-6/20

12:30 - 3:00 PM

Art Center - Project LOOK!

7-9Y

Ceramics: Raku Intensive (Starts previous week)

1040

6/9-6/20

12:30 - 3:00 PM

Art Center - Clay Room

14-18Y

Mitchell Park - Adobe North Tech Lab

11-14Y

5-6Y 7-9Y 10-13Y 5-6Y 7-9Y

WEEK 2 5-6Y 7-9Y

WEEK 3 Exploring Palo Alto through Digital Photography Section 1

1179

6/23-6/27

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Super Heroes, Spaceship, and the Time Travel Express!

1062

6/23-6/27

9:00 - 11:30 AM

Art Center - Preschool Classroom

Architectural Design for Kids

1067

6/23-6/27

9:00 - 11:30 AM

Art Center - Project LOOK!

Basic Electronics for Moving Art

1072

6/23-6/27

9:00 - 11:30 AM

Art Center - Clay Room

10-13Y

Behind the Scenes at the Museum (Starts previous week)

1047

6/16-6/27

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Art Center - Studio A

14-18Y

Architecture for Kinders

1082

6/23-6/27

12:30 - 3:00 PM

Art Center - Project LOOK!

Get Smart with Art

1084

6/23-6/27

12:30 - 3:00 PM

Art Center - Preschool Classroom

Basic Electronics for Moving Art

1088

6/23-6/27

12:30 - 3:00 PM

Art Center - Clay Room

Children’s Book Arts

1094

6/30-7/3

9:00 - 11:30 AM

Art Center - Preschool Classroom

5-6Y

Architectural Design for Kids

1111

6/30-7/3

9:00 - 11:30 AM

Art Center - Project LOOK!

7-9Y

Nature Photography

1188

6/30-7/3

9:00 - 11:30 AM

Mitchell Park - Adobe North Tech Lab

Mixed Media Painting and Collage Techniques

1116

6/30-7/3

9:00 - 11:30 AM

Art Center - Studio A

10-13Y

Acrylic Painting

1123

6/30-7/3

9:00 - 11:30 AM

Art Center - Clay Room

10-13Y

Architecture for Kinders

1127

6/30-7/3

12:30 - 3:00 PM

Art Center - Project LOOK!

5-6Y

Digital Art for Kinders

1199

6/30-7/3

12:30 - 3:00 PM

Mitchell Park - Adobe North Tech Lab

5-6Y

Book Arts and Story-telling

1142

6/30-7/3

12:30 - 3:00 PM

Art Center - Preschool Classroom

Acrylic on Canvas

1153

6/30-7/3

12:30 - 3:00 PM

Art Center - Clay Room

5-6Y 7-9Y

5-6Y 7-9Y 10-13Y

WEEK 4

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7-9Y

7-9Y 14-18Y

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CAMP TITLE

COURSE #

DATES

TIME

LOCATION

AGE

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Mitchell Park - Adobe North Tech Lab

11-14Y

WEEK 5 Exploring Palo Alto through Digital Photography Section 2

1662

7/7-7/11

Fun With Drawing: Pencils, Pastels, and More

1665

7/7-7/11

9:00 - 11:30 AM

Art Center - Preschool Classroom

Art & Engineering

1666

7/7-7/11

9:00 - 11:30 AM

Art Center - Clay Room

Kinetics: The Art of Movement

1669

7/7-7/11

9:00 - 11:30 AM

Art Center - Project LOOK!

5-6Y 7-9Y 10-13Y

Tinkering: Moving Art

1676

7/7-7/11

12:30 - 3:00 PM

Art Center - Clay Room

Drawing Explorations

1683

7/7-7/11

12:30 - 3:00 PM

Art Center - Preschool Classroom

5-6Y

Woodworking and Sculptural Techniques

1673

7/7-7/11

12:30 - 3:00 PM

Art Center - Project LOOK!

10-13Y

Mitchell Park - Adobe North Tech Lab

14-18Y

7-9Y

WEEK 6 Exploring Palo Alto through Digital Photography Section 3

1696

7/14-7/18

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Artists’ Books for Kinders

1700

7/14-7/18

9:00 - 11:30 AM

Art Center - Project LOOK!

Drawing & Mixed Media Fun!

1703

7/14-7/18

9:00 - 11:30 AM

Art Center - Preschool Classroom

Drawing from Nature

1706

7/14-7/18

9:00 - 11:30 AM

Art Center - Clay Room

5-6Y 7-9Y 10-13Y

Fun with Drawing & Mixed Media!

1714

7/14-7/18

12:30 - 3:00 PM

Art Center - Preschool Classroom

Artists’ Books and Papermaking

1717

7/14-7/18

12:30 - 3:00 PM

Art Center - Project LOOK!

5-6Y

Drawing Fundamentals

1720

7/14-7/18

12:30 - 3:00 PM

Art Center - Clay Room

14-18Y

Advanced Digital Photography

1734

7/21-7/25

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Mitchell Park - Adobe North Tech Lab

13-18Y

Still Life with Kinders

1736

7/21-7/25

9:00 - 11:30 AM

Art Center - Preschool Classroom

Ceramics Plus: Special 2-Week Studio (Continues next week)

1743

7/21-8/1

9:00 - 11:30 AM

Art Center - Clay Room

Jewelry Making

1747

7/21-7/25

9:00 - 11:30 AM

Art Center - Project LOOK!

Clay Plus: Special 2-Week Studio (Continues next week)

1752

7/21-8/1

12:30 - 3:00 PM

Art Center - Clay Room

5-6Y

Introduction to Jewelry

1760

7/21-7/25

12:30 - 3:00 PM

Art Center - Project LOOK!

7-9 Y

Still Life Painting

1764

7/21-7/25

12:30 - 3:00 PM

Art Center - Preschool Classroom

7-9Y

WEEK 7 5-6Y 7-9Y 10-13Y

WEEK 8 Digital Art for Kinders

1788

7/28-8/1

9:00 - 11:30 AM

Mitchell Park - Adobe North Tech Lab

5-6Y

Animal Painting for Little Ones

1776

7/28-8/1

9:00 - 11:30 AM

Art Center - Preschool Classroom

5-6Y

Drawing Explorations

1791

7/28-8/1

9:00 - 11:30 AM

Art Center - Project LOOK!

7-9Y

Ceramics Plus: Special 2-Week Studio (Starts previous week)

1743

7/21-8/1

9:00 - 11:30 AM

Art Center - Clay Room

7-9Y

Clay Plus: Special 2-Week Studio (Starts previous week)

1752

7/21-8/1

12:30 - 3:00 PM

Art Center - Clay Room

5-6Y

Fun With Drawing: Pencils, Pastels, and More

1794

7/28-8/1

12:30 - 3:00 PM

Art Center - Project LOOK!

5-6Y

Animal Painting

1796

7/28-8/1

12:30 - 3:00 PM

Art Center - Preschool Classroom

7-9Y

WEEK 9 Printmaking Intensive

2051

8/4-8/8

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Drawing and Painting for Kinders

1804

8/4-8/8

9:00 - 11:30 AM

Cubberley Artist Studios - Room U3 Art Center - Project LOOK!

14Y-18Y 5-6Y

Stop Motion Animation

1806

8/4-8/8

9:00 - 11:30 AM

Mitchell Park - Adobe North Tech Lab

7-9Y

Molds and Casting Fun

1808

8/4-8/8

9:00 - 11:30 AM

Art Center - Preschool Classroom

Watercolor: Technique and Beyond

1811

8/4-8/8

9:00 - 11:30 AM

Art Center - Clay Room

7-9Y 10-13Y

Make & Take

1816

8/4-8/8

12:30 - 3:00 PM

Art Center - Preschool Classroom

5-6Y

Fly!

1818

8/4-8/8

12:30 - 3:00 PM

Art Center - Project LOOK!

7-9Y

Stop Motion Animation

1819

8/4-8/8

12:30 - 3:00 PM

Mitchell Park - Adobe North Tech Lab

Illustrative Watercolor

1820

8/4-8/8

12:30 - 3:00 PM

Art Center - Clay Room

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7-9Y 14-18Y

EVERYONE

CHILDREN’S FINE ART STUDIO CAMPS (CFA) Children’s Fine Art Studio Camps are presented by the Palo Alto Art Center for kinders, kids and teens. Week-long, morning, afternoon, and all-day concentrated art workshops with a wide variety of themes, subjects, techniques and materials, are taught by outstanding artists and art educators at the Palo Alto Art Center at 1313 Newell Road and at the Mitchell Park Community Center at 3900 Middlefield Road. Free lunch supervision is provided at the Palo Alto Art Center for children who attend morning and afternoon camps at the Art Center. Note: Transportation is NOT provided by the Palo Alto Art Center to any of our off-site locations. Please bring a snack for all campers, and a lunch for all-day campers. Send students to class wearing clothes suitable for working with paint and glue.

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ALL SUMMER FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Drop by the Palo Alto Art Center on 1313 Newell Road any Friday afternoon this summer and work on your own art projects. Take time to develop your portfolio and utilize the Art Center’s state of the art equipment and professional art materials. Art Center staff and artists from the Cubberley Artist studios will be available each week for mentoring and supervision. $15 per session ($5 per hour)

1-4:00 PM

Art Center Studio A

14-18Y

Dates: Friday 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8; no drop-in 7/4, 7/11

Please pay at Palo Alto Art Center front desk upon arrival.

S UM M ER C A M PS & AQUATIC S 2014

Become a Utilities home safety Detective Make sure your home is safe by inspecting each item on the list. If you need help, make your parents or siblings deputy detectives. When all boxes can be checked—you are a

safety hero!

safety Detective Check List Unused outlets which young kids can reach have safety protectors Location of gas meter identified Location of water meter identified Location of electric panel box identified Electric cords checked and frayed ones or ones running under furniture reported to parents.

Any outdoor extension cords, lights and appliances have labels saying they are meant for outdoor use No flammable objects are stored near your water heater No flammable objects are stored near your furnace or boiler

Home has a carbon monoxide detector.

No flammable objects are stored near your oven

No electrical outlets are overloaded with too many plugs

Vents above your appliances (stove-top, oven) are clean

There are no electric appliances (radios, hair dryers, clocks) near water sources (bathtubs, showers, sinks, toilets) There is at least one multipurpose fire extinguisher in your home There is a “Call 811” magnet or reminder note near where you keep shovels to remind your parents to call before they dig Check for leaky faucets and toilets

Call us to request a safety Detective Kit! www.cityofpaloalto.org/safeutility

(650) 329-2479

other safety tips: If you smell gas, leave the house immediately and call 911 If you have a sewer backup, call Palo Alto Utilities at 496-6995 before you call a plumber so we can check to be sure there isn’t a gas line crossing your sewer line. Appliances are turned off and/or unplugged when people leave home.

CFA WEEK 1: JUNE 9 – JUNE 13 ALL DAY CAMPS Movie Production

Learn about movie production, focusing on production roles, lighting and composition! Go on location at Mitchell Park and use the Art Center’s video equipment and software to make your movie a reality! Instructor: Janet Davis 5 classes

$450R/$517NR

Mitchell Park Adobe North Tech Lab

12max

1165

10-13Y

M-F 6/9-6/13

9:30AM–3:30PM

MORNING CAMPS Robot Sculpture

We will use recycled materials: found objects and everyday house hold items to create fantastic robots. Bring your junk in for eyes, feet, arms, and buttons. A great way to learn about recycling, design, construction, and problem solving. Instructor: Claude Ferguson 5 classes

$165R/$189NR

Art Center Preschool Classroom

1026

5-6Y

M-F 6/9-6/13

14max 9–11:30AM

New Puppeteering

A creative approach to puppetry. Starting with traditional forms from all over the world, we’ll move in to the 21st century using 3-D puppets, innovative modeling and lighting techniques. Kids will gain technical expertise and have lots of fun. We’ll plan and stage a puppet show and perform it on the last day of class. Instructor: Paulina Shapona 5 classes

$165R/$189NR

Art Center Project LOOK!

14max

1028

7-9Y

M-F 6/9-6/13

9–11:30AM

Ceramics: Raku Workshop (Continues next week)

Interested in working with clay? Wondering about a variety of glazing techniques? Join us for a Raku workshop. Raku is a fast, magical-seeming firing process that can yield spectacular glaze results. We’ll make several items using hand-built and extruder techniques. Artwork will be fired throughout the duration of the 2-week workshop. Instructor: Kathleen Gordon 10 classes

$330R/$378NR

Art Center Clay Room

1030

10-13Y

M-F 6/9-6/20

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10max 9–11:30AM

AFTERNOON CAMPS Puppet Show

Create your own colorful puppets from wire, self-hardening clay, fabric, yarn and a variety of other fun materials. We’ll plan and stage a puppet show on the last day of class. Instructor: Paulina Shapona 5 classes

$165R/$189NR

Art Center Project LOOK!

14max

1033

5-6Y

M-F 6/9-6/13

12:30-3PM

Robot and Machine Sculpture

This is for kids who love to work with their hands. Students will explore a wide range of recycled and other materials including paint, office supplies, wooden shapes, science equipment, glue, cardboard and computer accessories to build models of robots and machines. Finished results are spectacular. Instructor: Claude Ferguson 5 classes

$165R/$189NR

Art Center Preschool Classroom

14max

1036

7-9Y

M-F 6/9-6/13

12:30-3PM

Ceramics: Raku Intensive (Continues next week)

Discover the magic of Raku, an ancient Japanese firing process. This is a low fire process where ceramic objects are fast fired, removed hot from the kiln and placed in a container with combustible materials. In this reduction atmosphere, pots attain lustrous multi-colored glaze effects. We’ll make several items using hand-built and extruder techniques, as well as the potter’s wheels, and Raku glaze our artwork throughout the two week workshop. Instructor: Kathleen Gordon 10 classes

$330R/$378NR

Art Center Clay Room

10max

1040

14-18Y

M-F 6/9-6/20

12:30-3PM

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CFA WEEK 2: JUNE 16 – JUNE 20 ALL DAY CAMPS

Behind the Scenes at the Museum (Continues next week)

Digital Video Editing

Focus on movie post-production and learn advanced video editing skills at Mitchell Park’s new technology lab equipped with the latest professional software! Instructor: Janet Davis 5 classes

$450R/$517NR

Mitchell Park Adobe North Tech Lab

12max

1171

11-14Y

M-F 6/16-6/20

9:30AM–3:30PM

MORNING CAMPS Fiber Art for Young Stitchers

Does your child love to sew, or has he or she not had the chance to learn yet? Embroidery, basic weaving of ribbons and other traditional hand crafts will be introduced as well as using a sewing machine. This class is for young learners who can sit still long enough to master this traditional art. 5 classes

$165R/$189NR

Art Center Project LOOK!

14max

1049

5-6Y

M-F 6/16-6/20

9–11:30AM

Cartooning and Comics for Kids

Here’s a really fun class for all you kids who want to draw your own cartoons and comics! We’ll use really cool art supplies to produce hilarious drawings of cartoon characters. Emphasis will be on conceptual development, sequential storytelling, and refinement of drawing skills. You’ll bring home a full portfolio of your own well-designed comics by the end of this class. Instructor is and editorial cartoonist for the Daily News. Instructor: Steve Curl 5 classes

$165R/$189NR

Art Center - Preschool Classroom

1051

7-9Y

M-F 6/16-6/20

14max 9–11:30AM

Ceramics: Raku Workshop (Starts previous week)

$330R/$378NR

Art Center - Clay Room

1030

10-13Y

M-F 6/9-6/20

10max 9–11:30AM

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Gain firsthand experience in curating and designing an exhibition for the Palo Alto Art Center! Working closely with the Palo Alto Art Center’s staff, including the curator, installation crew, and the Art Center’s director, this class will follow the steps in curating a show from start to finish. Be a part of a blind jury process and select artworks for the exhibition, write label copy, hang the artwork in the Art Center’s meeting room, and promote the exhibition. This is a great workshop for anyone interested in art and/or working in museums. Instructor: Art Center Staff 10 classes

$330R/$378NR

Art Center Studio A

12max

1047

14-18Y

M-F 6/16-6/27

9:30AM-12PM

AFTERNOON CAMPS Comics for Little Ones

Learn to express your funny self on paper! We’ll draw lots of wonderful comic characters, while improving our drawing and story-telling skills! We’ll even come up with some of our very own funny characters! We’ll use all kinds of colorful drawing supplies and you’ll have a very nice collection of drawings to take home and show your parents and friends. Instructor is an editorial cartoonist for the Daily News. He is really funny! Instructor: Steve Curl 5 classes

$165R/$189NR

Art Center - Preschool Classroom

14max

1058

5-6Y

M-F 6/16-6/20

12:30-3PM

Fiber Art Techniques

Does your child love to sew? Has your child taken Fiber Art for Young Stitchers and is ready for more challenging projects? We will explore weaving, felting, embroidery and then complete an independent project from what we have learned. Examples of projects may include constructing crazy quilts and creating cloth dolls. This class is for young learners who can sit still long enough to master this traditional art. 5 classes

$165R/$189NR

Art Center Project LOOK!

14max

1060

7-9Y

M-F 6/16-6/20

12:30-3PM

Ceramics: Raku Intensive (Starts previous week)

$330R/$378NR

Art Center Clay Room

10max

1040

14-18Y

M-F 6/9-6/20

12:30-3PM

Children's Fine Arts

CFA WEEK 3: JUNE 23 – JUNE 27 ALL-DAY CAMPS

Architectural Design for Kids

Exploring Palo Alto through Digital Photography Section 1

Join us for a full day art camp hosted by the Recreation Department and the Palo Alto Art Center. Spend the week taking pictures of places and people in the City of Palo Alto and the surrounding areas. Learn about the fundamentals of digital photography, including composition, lighting, perspective, contrast, color, portraiture and motion, while you are out shooting in the field. Each morning, kids will take photographs on location. In the afternoons, camp will take place in the computer lab at Mitchell Park Community Center, where kids will use Photoshop™ to enhance, manipulate and finish digital images. Fun recreation activities will also be built into each day. At the end of the week, choose your favorite photographs and create a portfolio of your work. Instructor: Justin Winokur 5 classes

$466R/$536NR

Mitchell Park Adobe North Tech Lab

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11-14Y

M-F 6/23-6/27

9AM-4PM

MORNING CAMPS Super Heroes, Spaceship, and the Time Travel Express!

Travel together on a magical spaceship to a land that has never been seen before. We’ll create a fanciful world with paint, fabric and clay and use theater and movement games to explore our new world together. Children will have the opportunity to create time-travel capes, sparkly crowns, magical little friends, and lots more in this week long adventure! Instructor: Tachina Rudman-Young 5 classes 1062

$165R/$189NR 5-6Y

Art Center - Preschool Classroom

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9–11:30AM

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We’ll draw and build to make model homes and buildings, special rooms and the furniture to go in them. Learn how to plan and then make what you have planned. We’ll even learn about energy conservation and design ‘green’ houses. Young kids will get an introduction basic design and model-making skills in this warm and stimulating class. Instructor: Claude Ferguson 5 classes

$165R/$189NR

Art Center Project LOOK!

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7-9Y

M-F 6/23-6/27

9–11:30AM

Basic Electronics for Moving Art We’ll put things in motion with batteries, motors, magnets, and more. Students will learn how to make simple circuits for kinetic art and invention. A wonderful variety of materials and tools will be used to construct with and explore. Instructor is an accomplished kinetic artist. Instructor: Andrea Williams 5 classes

$165R/$189NR

Art Center - Clay Room

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10-13Y

M-F 6/23-6/27

9–11:30AM

Behind the Scenes at the Museum (Starts previous week)

$330R/$378NR

Art Center Studio A

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14-18Y

M-F 6/16-6/27

9:30AM-12PM

S UM M ER C A M PS & AQUATIC S 2014

Summer is in session Let us plan the perfect summer for your child! Is planning your child’s schedule of summer camps an overwhelming, frustrating, or tedious task that you would rather avoid? Are you trying to coordinate multiple schedules that never seem to match up? Is asking your child what camp they want to sign up for like pulling teeth? Then it’s Camp Concierge to the rescue! Let your personal Camp Concierge take the drudgery out of the planning, and create the perfect, customized summer camp schedule for one or all of your children. Community Services has a summer camp to fit any child’s interest, budget, and schedule. CAMP CONCIERGE IS THE EXPERT! Fill out a Camp Concierge application today and let us create your perfect summer camp experience!

www.cityofpaloalto.org/CampConcierge

AFTERNOON CAMPS Architecture for Kinders

$165R/$189NR

Art Center Project LOOK!

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5-6Y

M-F 6/23-6/27

12:30-3PM

Get Smart with Art

Learn ‘Visual Thinking Strategies’—a teaching method that fosters independent and critical thinking—while having fun viewing and making art. Students will view images of reference and inspiration for creating their own works of art. Activities will include creating sculpture, painting, and drawing. Instructor: Tachina Rudman-Young 5 classes

$165R/$189NR

Art Center - Preschool Classroom

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7-9Y

M-F 6/23-6/27

12:30-3PM

Basic Electronics for Moving Art

We’ll put things in motion with batteries, motors, magnets, and more. Students will learn how to make simple circuits for kinetic art and invention. A wonderful variety of materials and tools will be used to construct with and explore. Instructor is an accomplished kinetic artist. Instructor: Andrea Williams 5 classes

$165R/$189NR

Art Center - Clay Room

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10-13Y

M-F 6/23-6/27

12:30-3PM

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Nature Photography

Children’s Book Arts

We will look at some of the most creative books for children and create our own version of a story with pictures. Kids will use pop ups, pockets and interesting folds to create meaningful books about their family and their favorite creatures. Laying out a book trains young learners to think logically, and the techniques this class introduces build fine-motor skills. This class is for imaginative kids who like to share their stories. Instructor: Dorit Elisha

Budding photographers learn how to compose eyecatching digital images, then manipulate, enhance, and finish those images using Adobe PhotoShop™. This camp will take advantage of nearby Mitchell Park and focus on photographing the natural world. Students learn to use the basic features of a digital camera and Adobe PhotoShop™, develop their observational skills, and have fun. This class is for any child who loves to take pictures and wants to learn more about digital photography. Please bring a flash drive to save your work.

4 classes

$133R/$153NR

Art Center - Preschool Classroom

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$133R/$153NR

Mitchell Park Adobe North Tech Lab

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M-Th 6/30-7/3

9–11:30AM

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M-Th 6/30-7/3

9–11:30AM

Architectural Design for Kids

$133R/$153NR

Art Center Project LOOK!

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7-9Y

M-Th 6/30-7/3

9–11:30AM

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Mixed Media Painting and Collage Techniques

Teens dive into the fun world of mixed-media collage techniques, using acrylic paint, found images, and a multitude of inspiring materials to create unique personal pieces. Students enjoy a broad approach to art-making while gaining skills employing color, texture, and image-transfer to create multi-layered collages. This class is for any teen who wants to experiment, play with art, and expand their creative and technical skills in an inspiring environment! Instructor: Tachina Rudman-Young 4 classes

$133R/$153NR

Art Center Studio A

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10-13Y

M-Th 6/30-7/3

9–11:30AM

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Acrylic Painting

Learn the basics of acrylic painting, focusing on still-life and natural forms, in a fun learning environment. This workshop teaches simple, effective techniques to improve painting fluency. The workshop will cover color, value, and composition and will help students develop confidence in their abilities. Instructor: Rebecca Bui 4 classes

$133R/$153NR

Art Center - Clay Room

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M-Th 6/30-7/3

9–11:30AM

AFTERNOON CAMPS Architecture for Kinders

$133R/$153NR

Art Center Project LOOK!

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5-6Y

M-Th 6/30-7/3

12:30-3PM

Digital Art for Kinders

In this class young artists will learn basic image manipulation techniques using tablets and Adobe Photoshop. Campers will create digital artwork and imaginative collages incorporating color, filters, and finger “painting,” giving voice to their creative ideas! 4 classes

$133R/$153NR

Mitchell Park

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M-Th 6/30-7/3

12:30-3PM

Book Arts and Story-telling

We will talk about and create different book structures that will be filled with the children's own stories and art. Students will use drawing, collage, and printmaking techniques to make creative and personal books about themselves, nature, and having fun in the summer. In telling their own story through art, students build socio-emotional learning, and will also gain an overview of art techniques. This class is for imaginative kids who like to experiment with art materials and enjoy working on personal projects. Instructor: Dorit Elisha 4 classes

$133R/$153NR

Art Center - Preschool Classroom

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7-9Y

M-Th 6/30-7/3

12:30-3PM

Acrylic on Canvas

Develop acrylic painting techniques and advance your skills while exploring color, value, and composition. Learn to stretch canvas, paint on canvas, and complete paintings to help build your portfolio. This workshop is appropriate for beginning painters and those who are interested in taking their painting skills to the next level. Instructor: Rebecca Bui 4 classes

$133R/$153NR

Art Center - Clay Room

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14-18Y

M-Th 6/30-7/3

12:30-3PM

CFA WEEK 5: JULY 7 – JULY 11 ALL-DAY CAMPS

MORNING CAMPS

Exploring Palo Alto through Digital Photography Section 2

Fun With Drawing: Pencils, Pastels, and More

$466R/$536NR

Mitchell Park Adobe North Tech Lab

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M-F 7/7–7/11

9AM-4PM

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A fun camp for kids who love to draw and are curious to learn more about drawing people and animals – both realistic-looking and as comic characters. Students are introduced to a variety of drawing materials, and explore line, expression, and color. Instructor: Paulina Shapona 5 classes

$165R/$189NR

Art Center - Preschool Classroom

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5-6Y

M-F 7/7-7/11

9AM–11:30AM

Children's Fine Arts

Art & Engineering

Engineer art that moves. Learn how to build working kinetic sculpture using a wide variety of great materials. Kids will learn basic mechanical principles, safe tool use and especially innovative thinking. Instructor is an artist and engineer. Instructor: Andrea Williams 5 classes

$165R/$189NR

Art Center - Clay Room

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7-9Y

M-F 7/7-7/11

9AM–11:30AM

Kinetics: The Art of Movement

Make works of art at the intersection of art and science! Using a variety of construction techniques, this camp will focus on creating simple, sculptural works of art that move. Projects will move using solar or wind power, mechanical movement, and automata cranks. Instructor: Ryan Carrington 5 classes

$165R/$189NR

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10-13Y

M-F 7/7-7/11

9AM–11:30AM

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Contraptions, kinetic art, doohickeys and thing-a-ma-bobs. This fun class will teach students basic mechanical principles, safe use of tools, and above all inventiveness. A safe and fun way for your girl or boy to learn basic skills and develop confidence. Instructor is an accomplished kinetic artist. Instructor: Andrea Williams 5 classes

$165R/$189NR

Art Center - Clay Room

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M-F 7/7-7/11

12:30-3PM

Drawing Explorations

Explore the basics of drawing. Learn to use a variety of drawing materials and study line, composition, value, and shape. We’ll learn to draw characters and illustrations and compile our drawings into an illustrated book. Instructor: Paulina Shapona 5 classes

$165R/$189NR

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M-F 7/7-7/11

12:30-3PM

Woodworking and Sculptural Techniques

Learn a variety of sculpting techniques ranging from woodworking, to wire, to mold-making. Project possibilities include a designing and building a car, creating a rubber-band driven machine, building an abstract composition using negative space and balance, and exploring balance through the creation of an Alexander Calder inspired mobile. This camp is designed to demystify the materials and processes associated with making sculpture, and allows for the exploration of art-making through hands-on activities and projects. Instructor: Ryan Carrington 5 classes

$165R/$189NR

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M-F 7/7-7/11

12:30-3PM

CFA WEEK 6: JULY 14 – JULY 18 ALL-DAY CAMPS

MORNING CAMPS

Exploring Palo Alto through Digital Photography Section 3

Artists' Books for Kinders

Join us for a full day workshop hosted by the Recreation Department and the Palo Alto Art Center. Spend the week taking pictures of places and people in the City of Palo Alto and the surrounding areas. Learn about the fundamentals of digital photography, including composition, lighting, perspective, contrast, color, portraiture and motion, while you are out shooting in the field. Each morning, participants will take photographs on location. In the afternoons, the program will take place in the computer lab at Mitchell Park Community Center, where participants will use Photoshop™ to enhance, manipulate and finish digital images. At the end of the week, choose your favorite photographs and create a portfolio of your work. Instructor: Justin Winokur 5 classes

$466R/$536NR

Mitchell Park Adobe North Tech Lab

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14-18Y

M-F 7/14-7/18

9AM-4PM

12 enjoy! PALO ALTO ( 650) 463- 490 0

Learn creative techniques for making books, journals, and albums. Create a real book that tells your own special story. Kids will learn drawing, painting and book-binding skills as we make a one-of-a-kind artist’s book. Instructor: Lessa Bouchard 5 classes

$165R/$189NR

Art Center Project LOOK!

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5-6Y

M-F 7/14-7/18

9–11:30AM

Drawing & Mixed Media Fun!

Explore exciting techniques to improve your drawing skills. Draw with daring using wax resist and ink, an upside down technique, chalks, colored pencils, drawing pencils and magic tape! Incorporate your drawings with other media such as printmaking and sculpture. Good for strengthening drawing skills, and stretching young imaginations. Instructor: Elizabeth Bennett 5 classes

$165R/$189NR

Art Center - Preschool Classroom

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7-9Y

M-F 7/14-7/18

9–11:30AM

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Drawing from Nature

Be inspired by your surroundings! We will look closely at the flowers, trees and architecture and we will draw based upon our observations. This class will introduce students to the fundamentals of drawing including line, shading, and perspective. Instructor: Mira Ross

Artists’ Books and Papermaking Make your own paper with local plants, flowers and various recycled materials, and bind the pages using a simple pamphlet stitch, which we then can paint, draw or collage. Kids will be amazed to learn that they can make beautiful artist’s books from scratch. Instructor: Lessa Bouchard

5 classes

$165R/$189NR

Art Center - Clay Room

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$165R/$189NR

Art Center Project LOOK!

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M-F 7/14-7/18

9–11:30AM

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M-F 7/14-7/18

12:30-3PM

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Drawing Fundamentals

Fun with Drawing & Mixed Media!

Explore exciting techniques to stretch your imagination and strengthen your skills. Draw with gusto using wax resist and ink, an upside down technique, chalks, colored pencils, drawing pencils and magic tape! Incorporate your drawings with other media such as printmaking and sculpture. Instructor: Elizabeth Bennett 5 classes

$165R/$189NR

Art Center - Preschool Classroom

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M-F 7/14-7/18

12:30-3PM

Are you interested learning to how draw in a realistic way? Lessons in this workshop include academic drawing essentials like classical proportions for figures and heads. Also, learn how to draw difficult forms like eyes, noses and mouths based on observation. This workshop provides a great opportunity to build your portfolio. Instructor: Mira Ross 5 classes

$165R/$189NR

Art Center - Clay Room

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14-18Y

M-F 7/14-7/18

12:30-3PM

CFA WEEK 7: JULY 21 – JULY 25 ALL-DAY CAMPS

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Advanced Digital Photography

Still Life with Kinders

Join us for a full day art workshop hosted by the Recreation Department and the Palo Alto Art Center. Continue to develop your shooting skills and learn more advanced studio techniques, including lighting. Each morning, kids will take photographs at various sites around Palo Alto and the surrounding areas. In the afternoons, class will be held in the computer lab at Mitchell Park Community Center, where participants will use Photoshop™ to enhance, manipulate, and finish digital images. Prerequisite: This class is intended for students who have previous experience with digital photography. The class is open to all students who completed Exploring Palo Alto through Digital Photography in summer 2013. Other interested students need to have completed a high school level photography class and should submit a small photography portfolio (5 images) to artcenter@cityofpaloalto.org. Instructor: Justin Winokur 5 classes

$466R/$536NR

Mitchell Park Adobe North Tech Lab

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M-F 7/21-7/25

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It’s pretty amazing what kindergarteners can do when they’re given a chance. We’ll focus on simple, effective techniques kids can learn to improve painting fluency and then paint from life in our little studio. Kids will learn about color and close observation in a nurturing environment. Instructor: Sharon Reich 5 classes

$165R/$189NR

Art Center - Preschool Classroom

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5-6Y

M-F 7/21-7/25

9–11:30AM

Ceramics Plus: Special 2-Week Studio (Continues next week)

Children will have two weeks to become experts in handbuilding, modeling, sculpting, glazing and using a working ceramic studio. Plus exciting extra projects, while kiln is firing. Instructor: Nora Sarkissian 10 classes

$330R/$378NR

Art Center - Clay Room

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7-9Y

M-F 7/21-8/1

9–11:30AM

Children's Fine Arts

Jewelry Making

Make wearable sculpture! This camp will introduce basic jewelry making techniques that will enable you to make unique pieces of wearable art. Learn how to pierce and shape metal sheets, make wire wrapped rings, and use repurposed and recycled materials to create finished jewelry. Instructor: Yvonne Escalante

Introduction to Jewelry

Learn how to make rings and pendants! This class will focus on wire wrapping techniques to create jewelry while introducing creative ways to repurpose materials into amazing wearable art. This class is a fun and inspiring environment for beginner jewelers with creative minds and busy hands! Instructor: Yvonne Escalante

5 classes

$165R/$189NR

Art Center Project LOOK!

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5 classes

$165R/$189NR

Art Center Project LOOK!

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10-13Y

M-F 7/21-7/25

9–11:30AM

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M-F 7/21-7/25

12:30-3PM

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Still Life Painting

Clay Plus: Special 2-Week Studio (Continues next week)

Two weeks in the clay studio! Kids will have time to become proficient in hand-building, modeling, sculpting and glazing. Plus exciting extra projects, while kiln is firing. Instructor: Nora Sarkissian 10 classes

$330R/$378NR

Art Center - Clay Room

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5-6Y

M-F 7/21-8/1

12:30-3PM

In this fun and focused camp, kids will learn how to arrange a still life and paint what they observe. The camp will explore composition, color mixing, creating texture and patterns, and will review the masters of still life painting and their styles including Impressionism, Expressionism, and Cubism. There will be lots of individualized instruction in a positive group learning environment. Instructor: Sharon Reich 5 classes

$165R/$189NR

Art Center - Preschool Classroom

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7-9Y

M-F 7/21-7/25

12:30-3PM

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Animal Painting for Little Ones

Digital Art for Kinders

Paint your favorite creatures! Learn how to draw and paint a jungle, Jurassic Park and an underwater world. Add in monkeys, dinosaurs and sea creatures. Use acrylic paints on large sheets of mat board and create a world to hang on your wall. Kids will learn about painting, drawing, color and animals in a fun and supportive environment. Instructor: Sharon Reich

5 classes

$165R/$189NR

Mitchell Park Adobe North Tech Lab

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5 classes

$165R/$189NR

Art Center - Preschool Classroom

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5-6Y

M-F 7/28-8/1

9–11:30AM

1776

5-6Y

M-F 7/28-8/1

9–11:30AM

Drawing Explorations

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5 classes

$165R/$189NR

Art Center Project LOOK!

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7-9Y

M-F 7/28-8/1

9–11:30AM

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Ceramics Plus: Special 2-Week Studio (Starts previous week)

$330R/$378NR

Art Center - Clay Room

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7-9Y

M-F 7/21-8/1

9–11:30AM

AFTERNOON CAMPS Fun With Drawing: Pencils, Pastels, and More

$165R/$189NR

Art Center Project LOOK!

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5-6Y

M-F 7/28-8/1

12:30-3PM

Clay Plus: Special 2-Week Studio (Starts previous week)

$330R/$378NR

Art Center - Clay Room

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5-6Y

M-F 7/21-8/1

12:30-3PM

Animal Painting

Pick your favorite animal and paint it in its environment: a jungle, a mountain, or underwater world. Learn how to paint and draw mammals, dinosaurs, and deep-sea creatures. Create large paintings for your home with acrylic paints and large sheets of matte board. Practice composition and color mixing in a fun and supportive environment. Instructor: Sharon Reich 5 classes

$165R/$189NR

Art Center - Preschool Classroom

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7-9Y

M-F 7/28-8/1

12:30-3PM

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Printmaking Intensive

Drawing and Painting for Kinders

Work with an accomplished printmaker in her studio making collagraphic plates and mat board etchings. You will print a small edition of each plate using a real etching press. You will also learn chine colle, printing a la poupee, and other printing techniques. Don't miss this unique opportunity! $25 materials fee to be paid at the first class. Instructor: Julia Nelson-Gal

In a fun and nurturing environment, kids will learn the fundamentals of drawing and painting. They will learn about contour lines, overlapping shapes, color, and point of view, while using pencils, watercolors, acrylics, and pastels. Projects will include landscapes, still-life, and even a selfportrait. Instructor: Chris Luczkiewicz

5 classes

$330R/$378NR

Cubberley Artist Studios Room U3

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$165R/$189NR

Art Center Project LOOK!

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M-F 8/4-8/8

9AM–3PM

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M-F 8/4-8/8

9–11:30AM

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Children's Fine Arts

Stop Motion Animation

Does your young artist enjoy discovering technology and love movies? Animators create exciting stories, fantastical characters and develop collaborative skills while making stop-motion movies. Stop-motion techniques involve developing imaginative story ideas, problem-solving, handson creation via clay sculpture or drawing. Planning, computer and camera skills, and teamwork will be a focus of this workshop. Instructor: Janet Davis 5 classes

$165R/$189NR

Mitchell Park Adobe North Tech Lab

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7-9Y

M-F 8/4-8/8

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Molds and Casting Fun

We will use clay and plaster to learn the basics of traditional sculptural processes including modeling, mold making, plaster casting and more! Children will come away with a broader definition of what it means to make sculpture, as well as make some great things to take home. 5 classes

$165R/$189NR

Art Center - Preschool Classroom

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7-9Y

M-F 8/4-8/8

9–11:30AM

Watercolor: Technique and Beyond

Explore your imagination as you learn watercolor techniques in a supportive, creative environment. Learn wet-wash, dry-brush and other techniques, plus self-expression in this exciting class. Work on your own level. Instructor: Mira Ross 5 classes

$165R/$189NR

Art Center - Clay Room

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M-F 8/4-8/8

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We’ll spend the week learning how to make and use our own art supplies! We’ll make tempera starting with real eggs, clay with flour and salt and much more. Kids will learn self-reliance, as well as painting and sculpting skills. 5 classes

$165R/$189NR

Art Center - Preschool Classroom

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5-6Y

M-F 8/4-8/8

12:30-3PM

Fly!

Make your own feathered wings, a butterfly to fly outside, a colorful humming bird mobile, and paint watercolors of dragons and Pterosaurs. Make a sculpture of a bat out of clay. We will explore paper, scissor use, watercolor painting, pipe cleaner sculpture, and clay. Instructor: Rebecca Bui 5 classes

$165R/$189NR

Art Center Project LOOK!

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7-9Y

M-F 8/4-8/8

12:30-3PM

Stop Motion Animation

$165R/$189NR

Mitchell Park Adobe North Tech Lab

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7-9Y

M-F 8/4-8/8

12:30-3PM

Illustrative Watercolor

Learn and apply the techniques of watercolor. Explore and develop your own technical and conceptual skills as you create unique works of art inspired by contemporary illustrators. This workshop offers a great opportunity to develop your portfolio. A fun and challenging class for teens. Instructor: Mira Ross

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5 classes

$165R/$189NR

Art Center - Clay Room

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14-18Y

M-F 8/4-8/8

12:30-3PM

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Get your day of art making off to good start. We’ll meet new friends, play games, work on projects and have fun. Enrollment in this activity is only for kids enrolled in Children's Fine Art Studio Camps taking place at the Palo Alto Art Center in the same week as the Pre Camp. Instructor: Recreation Staff

Wind down after a long day of art-making. We’ll play games, work on projects, SWIM, and have fun. Enrollment in this activity is only for kids enrolled in Children's Fine Art Studio Camps taking place at the Palo Alto Art Center in the same week as the Post Camp. Children not picked up on time will be charged $30 per each half hour late. Instructor: Recreation Staff

5 classes

$45R/52NR

Girl Scout House

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5-9Y

WEEK 1 M-F 6/9-6/13

8:00 - 9:00 AM

5 classes

$45R/52NR

Girl Scout House

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5-9Y

WEEK 2 M-F 6/16-6/20

8:00 - 9:00 AM

5 classes

$45R/52NR

Girl Scout House

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5-9Y

WEEK 3 M-F 6/23-6/27

8:00 - 9:00 AM

4 classes

$36R/42NR

Girl Scout House

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5-9Y

WEEK 4 M-Th 6/30-7/3

8:00 - 9:00 AM

5 classes

$45R/52NR

Girl Scout House

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5-9Y

WEEK 5 M-F 7/7-7/11

8:00 - 9:00 AM

5 classes

$45R/52NR

Girl Scout House

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5-9Y

WEEK 6 M-F 7/14-7/18

8:00 - 9:00 AM

5 classes

$45R/52NR

Girl Scout House

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5-9Y

WEEK 7 M-F 7/21-7/25

8:00 - 9:00 AM

5 classes

$45R/52NR

Girl Scout House

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5-9Y

WEEK 8 M-F 7/28 – 8/1

8:00 - 9:00 AM

5 classes

$45R/52NR

Girl Scout House

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5-9Y

WEEK 9 M-F 8/4-8/8

8:00 - 9:00 AM

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5 classes

$135R/155NR

Girl Scout House

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5-9Y

WEEK 1 M-F 6/9-6/13

3:00 - 6:00 PM

5 classes

$135R/155NR

Girl Scout House

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5-9Y

WEEK 2 M-F 6/16-6/20

3:00 - 6:00 PM

5 classes

$135R/155NR

Girl Scout House

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5-9Y

WEEK 3 M-F 6/23-6/27

3:00 - 6:00 PM

4 classes

$108R/124NR

Girl Scout House

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5-9Y

WEEK 4 M-Th 6/30-7/3

3:00 - 6:00 PM

5 classes

$135R/155NR

Girl Scout House

5max

1837

5-9Y

WEEK 5 M-F 7/7-7/11

3:00 - 6:00 PM

5 classes

$135R/155NR

Girl Scout House

5max

1838

5-9Y

WEEK 6 M-F 7/14-7/18

3:00 - 6:00 PM

5 classes

$135R/155NR

Girl Scout House

5max

1839

5-9Y

WEEK 7 M-F 7/21-7/25

3:00 - 6:00 PM

5 classes

$135R/155NR

Girl Scout House

5max

1840

5-9Y

WEEK 8 M-F 7/28 – 8/1

3:00 - 6:00 PM

5 classes

$135R/155NR

Girl Scout House

5max

5-9Y

WEEK 9 M-F 8/4-8/8

3:00 - 6:00 PM

1841

Children's Fine Arts

CHILDREN’S THEATRE PALO ALTO CHILDREN’S THEATRE Palo Alto Children’s Theatre exists to nurture the intellectual, artistic and personal development of children and youth through multi-arts education, performing opportunities and extraordinary theatre experiences. Our goal is to create excellent theatre for young audiences by placing equal importance on process and product. Through multi-arts education, The Children’s Theatre develops life skills such as critical and creative thinking, cooperation, and aesthetic sensitivity. Both a theatre and a school, The Children’s Theatre provides classes and programs designed to enrich the learning experiences for children and youth. These creative opportunities give young people invaluable personal growth skills as they build their theatrical knowledge and acquire critical developmental assets. To enroll, students must be the minimum age by the first class date. Classes may be repeated.

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Children’s Theatre 1305 Middlefield Road

Tue -Sat

9:30am - 6:30pm

Mon, Sun

Closed

For information, please call (650) 463-4930 Children’s Theatre Box Office 1305 Middlefield Road

Tue -Sat

2pm - 6pm

Mon, Sun

Closed

For information, please call (650) 463-4970 Main Stage Show Tickets

$14 Adult

Outreach Residency Tickets:

$12 Adult

$12 Child $10 Child

Playhouse Tickets:

$12 Adult

$10 Child

Available through the Children’s Theatre Box Office

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MAIN STAGE SEASON 2014 Dr. Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat Based on the book by Dr. Seuss

Originally produced by the National Theatre of Great Britain Adaptation by Katie Mitchell The Cat in the Hat is the perfect friend for a boring rainy afternoon. From games and mischief to Thing One and Thing Two, the Cat brings all sorts of trouble to this grey day — but will Sally and her brother be able to explain the mess to Mother? This Dr. Seuss classic leaps onto the stage with chaotic exuberance in this adaptation from the National Theatre in London. Performances: Thu. Jan 23, 7:00 pm.; Fri. Jan 24, 7:00 pm; Sat. Jan 25, 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm; Wed. Jan 29, 4:30 pm; Thu. Jan 30, 4:30 pm; Fri. Jan 31, 4:30 pm; Sat. Feb 1, 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm; Wed. Feb 5, 4:30 pm; Thu. Feb 6, 4:30 pm; Fri Feb 7, 7:00 pm; Sat. Feb 8, 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm; Sun Feb 9, 7:00 pm

Seussical The Musical Based on the works of Dr. Seuss

SCHOOL YEAR SEASON 2013-2014 The elementary school outreach program is an excellent opportunity for PAUSD children to enjoy the world of theatre right at their own school! Under the guidance of the Children’s Theatre professional staff, students learn how to fill all the roles called for in putting on an exceptional play. In addition to acting, singing and dancing, students take on vital back stage duties such as stage managing, handling props, or running the sound and light boards. There are no adults in the wings at a Children’s Theatre outreach play … the children have it all under control! Open to every 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade student at our host sites, this season we continue the tradition of excellence at the following schools: Lucille Nixon 1711 Stanford Avenue, Palo Alto

Barron Park 800 Barron Avenue, Palo Alto

Book and Music by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty “Oh The Things You Can Think” as your favorite Dr. Seuss characters appear live onstage! Cat in the Hat is your host and Horton the Elephant is your guide on a journey from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the World of the Whos, as a little boy with a big imagination proves that a person is a person no matter how small. Auditions: Tue. March 4 & Wed. March 5 @ 3:45 p.m. Performances: Thu. May 8, 7:00 pm.; Fri. May 9, 7:00 pm; Sat. May 10, 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm; Sun. May 11, 2:00 pm; Wed. May 14, 4:30 pm; Thu. May 15, 4:30 pm; Fri. May 16, 7:00 pm; Sat. May 17, 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm; Sun. May 18, 2:00 pm

PLAYHOUSE SEASON 20132014 Join us for another season of Playhouse where once every month, local high school performers bring a beloved folk or fairytale to life on stage for 3 to 6 year olds. Playhouse shows are a magical experience for children as the cast invites them to come on stage and become part of the story! Join us as we take a fresh look at some of the world’s most familiar children’s stories on our Magic Castle Stage at the Palo Alto Children's Theatre.

Ohlone 950 Amarillo Avenue, Palo Alto

Thursday February 20 @ 4:30 p.m. Friday, February 21 @ 7:00 p.m. Saturday, February 22 @ 2:00 p.m. Thursday March 6 @ 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 7 @ 7:00 p.m. Saturday, March 8 @ 2:00 p.m. Thursday March 20 @ 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 21 @ 7:00 p.m. Saturday, March 22 @ 2:00 p.m.

HOT DOG SUPPERTIME SHOWS 2014 Come sit outside and watch your favorite stories come to life on our Magic Castle Stage! Bring a picnic for your family or purchase hotdogs, hamburgers, veggie burgers, chips and soft drinks from the Friends of the Children’s Theatre. General running time: approximately one hour. Recommended for ages 4+. Performance dates subject to change. Location: Roy Ginsburg Magic Castle Stage at Children’s Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Gates to Secret Garden open at 5:45pm

Hot Dog Show #1 Title TBA

Auditions (age 8 – high school): Tuesday, April 29 or Wednesday, April 30 (Callbacks on Saturday, May 3) Performances: June 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27 and 28 at 6:30pm

For more information, please email Playhouse@cityofpaloalto.org

Hot Dog Show #2 Title TBA

• All dates and times are subject to change • Suitable for: 3 to 6 year olds & parents • Playing Time: Approximately 45 minutes • Show times: 10am & 12pm Saturdays, 12pm Sundays

Performances: July 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25 and 26 at 6:30pm

The Ugly Duckling

January 18 and 19

The Princess and The Pea

February 15 and 16

Lost in Seuss

March 15 and 16

The Three Little Pigs

April 19 and 20

The Little Mermaid

May 17 and 18

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Auditions (age 8 – high school): Tuesday, April 29 or Wednesday, April 30 (Callbacks on Saturday, May 3)

Hot Dog Show #3 Title TBA

Performed by the Wingspread Company, age 14-24. Auditions: Tuesday, June 17 or Wednesday, June 18 (Callbacks on Saturday June 21) Performances: July 30, 31, August 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8 and 9 at 6:30pm

Recreation Camps

Friends of the Palo Alto Children’s Theatre

The Friends of Palo Alto Children’s Theatre (FOPACT) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1970 dedicated to supporting the Children’s Theatre. Many of the Theatre’s most vital offerings for our community are only possible through the practical and financial assistance of the Friends of the Palo Alto Children’s Theatre. Please join us today by volunteering your time at the Theatre or making a tax-deductible donation by visiting our website at www.fopact.org.

MELODY’S ACADEMY OF MUSIC Classes meet at 4151 Middlefield Road, Suite 105 and 110, Palo Alto, CA 94303 (inside the Global Fluency Building). Parents are required to attend with their children. Instrument Rental: please contact the Academy ahead of the class start date to find out the types of instruments available to rent and to inquire about availability. Materials fee of $45 is payable directly to the Melody Academy the first day of class. Violin and Clarinet rentals are included in the materials fee. For more information, please call 408-861-1298.

Private Vocal

Singers of all ages can enjoy tremendous benefit from this one-on-one instruction with trained opera singer Patricia Urbano. Learn techniques for every music genre from classical to musical theatre to contemporary pop singing. This all-encompassing workshop is great for students preparing for an audition, perfecting songs for a performance, or for those wishing to strengthen their singing voice. Registration is for a series of 8 half hour lessons. Please call the Children’s Theatre to schedule an appointment to speak with the instructor prior to registration. *Call 650.463.4930 8 half-hour sessions

Days & Times Vary

8 & Up

Classes Begin the week of June 16

Story Acting - Summer

Using familiar stories, improvisation, and creative movement, children leap into storytelling as they discover how their bodies and voices to bring comedic or dramatic moments to life. This class allows children to unleash their unique creativity and to set free their imaginations. Class may be repeated. This is not a parent participation class. $99R/$114NR

Creative Dramatics Summer Camp

This unique class introduces children to theatre by focusing on their natural sense of play. The aim is to encourage inventiveness and originality by introducing children to creative drama, movement, and theatre games. In each session children are introduced to different creative dramatic building blocks so the class may be repeated. Children should bring a snack to each class. Family and friends are invited to share in the creativity on the day of class.

Children’s Theatre Auditorium

12max

1054

4Y - 6Y

M-F 6/2-6/6

11-11:45am

1093

4Y - 6Y

M-F 6/9-6/13

11-11:45am

1103

4Y - 6Y

M-F 6/16-6/20

11-11:45am

5 classes

$99R/$114NR

Children’s Theatre Secret Garden

12max

1106

4Y - 5Y

M-F 7/7-7/11

11-11:45am

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Children’s Theatre Auditorium

5 classes

$175R/$195NR

1136

M-F 6/2-6/6

10am-12pm

1167

M-F 7/7-7/11

10am-12pm

1175

7Y - 8Y

M-F 6/2-6/6

10am-12pm

1213

7Y - 8Y

M-F 7/7-7/11

10am-12pm

15max

Camp Sneak Preview

The Bay Area’s finest musical theatre professionals teach kids how to sing, act and dance! This adventurous program explores theatre through collective creation, story development and improvisation. Students also learn about various aspects of technical theatre, such as set construction, painting, costumes and make-up. Guided by their teachers, students share their creativity with parents and friends on the final day of camp. Performance on final day at 3:00 pm. Participants should bring a bag lunch. Space is limited, so register early! Children’s Theatre Auditorium

5 classes

$275R/$315NR

1763

8Y - 11Y

M-F 6/2-6/6

9am-3pm

1786

8Y - 11Y

M-F 7/7-7/11

9am-3pm

$40 per lesson

CHILDREN’S THEATRE PRESCHOOL

5 classes

CHILDREN’S THEATRE KIDS

48max

PRE-CAMP CHILDREN’S THEATRE CAMPS Start off your camp day with fun and excitement! Campers will play games; create works of art and much more. Pre camp will be held in the Girl Scout house next to the Junior Museum and Zoo. 5 classes

$44R/$51NR

Girl Scout House

10max

1799

8Y - 10Y

M-F 7/7-7/11

8-9am

15 classes

$132R/$152NR Girl Scout House

10max

1813

9Y - 12Y

M-F 6/9-6/27

8-9am

2053

9Y - 12Y

M-F 7/14-8/1

8-9am

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Post Camp Children’s Theatre Camps

Join us after camp for more fun camp activities! Post Campers will do arts and crafts, games, and play at Rinconada Park. Campers will also swim once or twice a week. Please make sure the post camp you are signing up for matches the dates of the camp session in which your child is enrolled. Post Camp will be held at the Girl Scout house next to the Junior Museum and Zoo.. 5 classes 2054 15 classes

$132R/$152NR Girl Scout House 8Y - 10Y

10max

M-F 7/7-7/11

3-6pm

$396R/$455NR Girl Scout House

10max

2055

9Y - 12Y

M-F 6/9-6/27

3-6pm

2056

9Y - 12Y

M-F 7/14-8/1

3-6pm

Summer Theatre Academy 3 Week Session

An action-packed theatre day camp taught by working theatre professionals. Each morning, campers rotate between music, dance, drama and at least one technical theatre class. In the afternoon, the campers create unique performance pieces. Guided by their teachers, students share their work in a performance that takes place on the Saturday and Sunday after camp at 2pm. Participants may register for one or both sessions and are accepted on a first come basis. Participants should bring a bag lunch. Please note, audition for placement will take place on first day few days of Academy. Space is limited, so register early! 15 classes

$550R/$633NR

Children’s Theatre Auditorium

40max

2057

10Y - 14Y

M-F 6/9-6/27

9am-3pm

2058

10Y - 14Y

M-F 7/14-8/1

9am-3pm

Performances June 28 and 29 at 2pm

CHILDREN’S THEATRE – TEENS From Storyboard to Screen Summer

Workshop for middle school and high school students. Students learn the fundamentals of filmmaking with introductions to screenwriting, directing techniques, production, and cinematography. By mid-session, students begin production of a short film. The class ends with an introduction to post-production classes in editing. Students may take one or both sessions. 5 classes

$385R/$443NR

Stern Rehearsal Hall

15max

Teen Theatre Lab Two-Week Session

Teen Theatre Lab is for the serious student who wants to develop the essential skills to succeed playing any role on stage. With a curriculum designed by theater professionals, students take workshops in acting, improvisation, monologue and scene study; plus students receive additional training in vocal techniques and dance. Teen Theatre Lab culminates in a performance for parents and friends on the last day of class. Teens may register for one or both sessions. Participants should bring a bag lunch. Space is limited; register early! Stern Rehearsal Hall

20max

13Y - 18Y

M-F 6/9-6/20

9am-3pm

13Y - 18Y

M-F 7/14-7/25

9am-3pm

10 classes

$525R/$600NR

2062 2063

DANCE Animal Adventure Dance Camp

Calling all Monkeys! Your child will love this “Animal” themed camp where they will learn dance to fun Animal music, make animal crafts, sing songs, play animal games, and take home a class prop. Children will perform in class in the last day of camp. Children should bring a water bottle And small snack to class.” 5 classes

$105R/$121NR

Cubberley G-6

12max

2066

3Y – 5Y

M-F 7/28-8/01

10–11AM

Princess Dance Camp

Twirling Tutus and Tiaras! In this very popular and magical ‘Princess’ inspired camp, your child will dance to fun princess music, play princess games, and get a princess skirt and tiara. Children do an in class performance on the last day of camp. Children will need to bring a snack and a water bottle. Faculty from Dance Force, LLC 5 classes

$105R/$121NR

Cubberley L-6 Dance Studio

14max

2064

3Y - 5Y

M-F 6/9-6/13

10-11am

5 classes

$105R/$121NR

Cubberley G-6 Dance Studio

14max

2065

3Y - 5Y

M-F 7/28-8/1

11:05am-12:05pm

The Ultimate Dance Camp!

The Ultimate Dance Camp for Kids! Dance Force Kids has created a dance camp that has it all! Come learn a variety of dance styles like Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Creative Movement, Musical Theater, and Tumbling. We will have fun themes throughout the week and have a blast with our new friends! Students will perform in class on the last day. Please bring a snack and water to class each day.

2059

12Y - 18Y

M-F 6/2-6/6

9am-12pm

2060

12Y - 18Y

M-F 6/23-6/27

9am-12pm

5 classes

$165R/$190NR

Cubberley L-6 Dance Studio

14max

2061

12Y - 18Y

M-F 7/28-8/1

9am-12pm

2067

4Y - 7Y

M-F 6/9-6/13

11:10am-1:10pm

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Recreation Camps

Super Star Dance Camp

It’s time to Shine! Come be a Super Star for a week and learn hot new dance moves likes the one’s you see in High School Musical. Children will learn hip hop & jazz moves and dance instructors will help them create their ‘own’ choreography! To make things more glamorous, we will use fun props that the children will get to take home. Dancers will perform in class on the last day of camp. Students need to bring a water bottle and snack. Instructor: From the faculty of Dance Force, LLC 5 classes

$165R/$190NR

Cubberley G-6 Dance Studio

14max

2068

6Y - 10Y

M-F 7/28-8/1

12:10-2:10pm

RECREATION CAMPS Camp Palo Alto for Preschoolers Make your own edible jewelry, sing silly songs at the top of your lungs, swim with new friends at the local pool... this is what summer is all about! Campers will engage in age appropriate activities that revolve around interesting themes and include engaging outdoor games, playing in the Mitchell Park splash playground, creative arts and crafts projects, and more. For more information, including what to expect and what to bring, please visit our website at www.cityofpaloalto.org/recreationcamps. See you at camp! Mitchell Early Childhood Education Studio

20max

3Y - 4Y

M-F 6/9-6/13

9am-12pm

3Y - 4Y

M-F 6/16-6/20

9am-12pm

3Y - 4Y

M-F 6/23-6/27

9am-12pm

5 classes

$175R/$202NR

1709 1711 1713

4 classes

Mitchell Early $145R/$167NR Childhood Education Studio

20max

1716

3Y - 4Y

M-Th 6/30-7/3

9am-12pm

1738

3Y - 4Y

M-Th 6/30-7/3

1:30–4:30pm

Foothills Day Camp

Celebrating 56 years of creating lifelong friends, long lasting memories, and a deep respect and love for nature, Foothills Day Camp is back for another incredible summer in the great outdoors. Each session includes pre and post camp, which means campers can be dropped off anytime between 7:30am-8:45am, and picked up anytime between 4-6pm (drop-off and pickup location is at the Girl Scout House). Additionally, campers will spend the second Thursday of each session sleeping under a blanket of stars at Camp Towle for the ultimate ‘campout’ experience. Night activities include a delicious BBQ, animated storytelling around the campfire, a thrilling night hike, and more. Visit our website for more detailed information, including what to pack for the overnight: www.cityofpaloalto.org/recreationcamps. What will you discover this summer? 10 classes

$535R/$562NR

Lucie Stern

55max

1180

8Y - 10Y

M-F 6/9-6/20

9am-4pm

9 classes

$485R/$558NR

Lucie Stern

55max

1846

8Y - 10Y

M-F 6/23-7/3

9am-4pm

Overnight on Thursday, June 26! No camp on Friday, July 4th.

No camp Friday, July 4th.

5 classes

Mitchell Early $175R/$202NR Childhood Education Studio

20max

1719

3Y - 4Y

M-F 7/7-7/11

9am-12pm

1724

3Y - 4Y

M-F 7/14-7/18

9am-12pm

1727

3Y - 4Y

M-F 7/21-7/25

1728

3Y - 4Y

M-F 7/28-8/1

9am-12pm 9am-12pm

1977

3Y - 4Y

M-F 8/4-8/8

9am-12pm

5 classes

$175R/$202NR

Mitchell Early Childhood Education Studio

20max

1731

3Y - 4Y

M-F 6/9-6/13

1:30-4:30pm

1735

3Y - 4Y

M-F 6/16-6/20

1:30-4:30pm

1737

3Y - 4Y

M-F 6/23-6/27

1:30-4:30pm

1749

3Y - 4Y

M-F 7/7-7/11

1:30-4:30pm

1751

3Y - 4Y

M-F 7/14-7/18

1:30-4:30pm

1753

3Y - 4Y

M-F 7/21-7/25

1:30-4:30pm

1754

3Y - 4Y

M-F 7/28-8/1

1:30-4:30pm

1978

3Y - 4Y

M-F 8/4-8/8

1:30-4:30pm

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10 classes

$535R/$615NR

Lucie Stern

55max

1854

8Y - 10Y

M-F 7/7-7/18

9am-4pm

1856

8Y - 10Y

M-F 7/21-8/1

9am-4pm

5 classes

$259R/$300NR

Lucie Stern

55max

1858

8Y - 10Y

M-F 8/4-8/8

9am-4pm

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Foothills Fun Camp

Celebrating 56 years of giving youth lifelong memories, friends, and a deep love of nature! Allow your child the opportunity to fall in love with the great outdoors at popular Foothills Park. In this historic, traditional day camp your child will play on miles of trails, woodlands, fields, streams, Boronda Lake, and enjoy spectacular views of the bay area. Wildlife abounds! This camp is filled with tradition and will include educational hikes, engaging games, silly songs, and crafty activities. Each session includes pre and post camp, which means campers can be dropped off anytime between 7:30-9:45am and picked up anytime between 3-6pm at the Girl Scout House. Visit our website for more detailed information: www.cityofpaloalto.org/recreationcamps 10 classes

$415R/$479NR

Lucie Stern

55max

1857

5Y - 7Y

M-F 6/9-6/20

10am-3pm

9 classes

$375R/$432NR

Lucie Stern

55max

1916

5Y - 7Y

M-F 6/23-7/3

10am-3pm

No camp Friday, July 4th.

FOOTHILLS PRE & POST CAMPS For your convenience, Pre and Post Camp Care is included in the price of all Foothills Day & Fun Camps. This means that you can drop your child off as early as 7:30am and pick your child up as late as 6:00pm at no extra cost! Please note that Pre and Post Care will be in the Girl Scout House, located between the Lucie Stern Community Center parking lot and Rinconada Park. Please also note the Pre and Post Camp times for each camp below:

Pre Camp for Foothills DAY: 7:30am-8:45am • If you drop your child off after 8:45am, take them directly to the Foothills Day Camp check-in table in the Lucie Stern Courtyard.

Pre Camp for Foothills FUN: 7:30am-9:45am • If you drop your child off after 9:45am, please take them directly to the Foothills Fun Camp check-in table in the Lucie Stern Courtyard.

Post Camp for Foothills DAY: 4:15-6:00pm

10 classes

$415R/$479NR

Lucie Stern

55max

1921

5Y - 7Y

M-F 7/7-7/18

10am-3pm

1927

5Y - 7Y

M-F 7/21-8/1

10am-3pm

5 classes

$209R/$241NR

Lucie Stern

55max

1859

5Y - 10Y

M-F 8/4-8/8

10am-3pm

• If you pick your child up between 4-4:15pm, please go directly to the bus drop-off area, located on the grassy area in front of Lucie Stern.

Post Camp for Foothills FUN: 3:15-6:00pm • If you pick your child up between 3-3:15pm, please go directly to the bus drop-off area, located on the grassy area in front of Lucie Stern. For questions regarding Foothills Pre & Post Camps, please call 650-463-4900 or email lacee.kortsen@cityofpaloalto.org.

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JUNIOR MUSEUM & ZOO 2014 - Junior Museum and Zoo One-Week Science Camps For children existing K-6th grade Week

Bay Camp

Camp Chronos

Jurassic Camp

Camp Kinetic

Camp Kinetic Too

Natural Wonders: Out & About

Camp Oceana

Zoo Camp

6/9-6/13

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Camp Chronos

Time travel through science, from the dawn of time to the modern era. From early tools to modern inventions, explore great scientific discoveries from Cro-Magnons to Copernicus. Build tools, investigate historic clocks and calendars, create power with wind turbines and solar energy and learn how to creatively problem-solve with science. Pre and Post Camp are available – see our Pre and Post Camp section. Activities are the same each week during the summer. Camp projects change from year to year, but we do repeat many favorite projects. Use the grade your child JUST COMPLETED in the spring as his/her grade for camp registration. GRADE LEVEL REQUIREMENTS STRICTLY ENFORCED. 5 classes

$379R/$433NR

Stern Community Room

16max

1004

K - 2G

M-F 6/9-6/13

9am-2:30pm

1013

K - 2G

M-F 6/16-6/20

9am-2:30pm

1017

3G - 4G

M-F 6/23-6/29

9am-2:30pm

4 classes

$308R/$351NR

Stern Community Room

16max

1018

K - 2G

M-Th 6/30-7/3

9am-2:30pm

Camp Kinetic

This highly charged camp will make your hair stand on end! Join us to explore physics and chemistry. We’ll be building, breaking, floating and squishing all sorts of contraptions and gooey concoctions. Pre and Post Camp are available - see our Pre and Post Camp section. Activities are the same each week during the summer. Camp projects change from year to year, but we do repeat many favorite projects. Use the grade your child JUST COMPLETED in the spring as his/her grade for camp registration. AGE LEVEL REQUIREMENTS STRICTLY ENFORCED. 5 classes

$379R/$433NR Girl Scout House

1023

3G - 4G

16max

M-F 6/9-6/13

9am-2:30pm

1108

K - 2G

M-F 6/16-6/20

9am-2:30pm

1121

K - 2G

M-F 6/23-6/27

9am-2:30pm

1126

K - 2G

M-F 7/7-7/11

9am-2:30pm

1132

3G - 4G

M-F 7/14-7/18

9am-2:30pm

1138

5G - 6G

M-F 7/21-7/25

9am-2:30pm

1150

3G - 4G

M-F 7/28-8/1

9am-2:30pm

1161

K - 2G

M-F 8/4-8/8

9am-2:30pm

No camp Friday, July 4th.

Camp Kinetic Too

This camp does the same exciting activities as Camp Kinetic at the Girl Scout House, but takes place at a different convenient location. Please see the description for Camp Kinetic. Pre and Post Camp are available - see our Pre and Post Camp section. Activities are the same each week during the summer. Camp projects change from year to year, but we do repeat many favorite projects. Use the grade your child JUST COMPLETED in the spring as his/her grade for camp registration. GRADE LEVEL REQUIREMENTS ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED. 5 classes

$379R/$433NR

Stern Community Room

16max

1164

K - 2G

M-F 7/14-7/18

9am-2:30pm

1166

K - 2G

M-F 7/21-7/25

9am-2:30pm

1170

K - 2G

M-F 7/28-8/1

9am-2:30pm

1172

K - 2G

M-F 8/4-8/8

9am-2:30pm

Camp Oceana

Investigate the mysteries of the deep. Learn about underwater volcanoes and mountains, ocean creatures and plants, and things that sparkle in the darkest parts of the sea. Join us to explore the biology, geology and chemistry of the sea. Pre and Post Camp are available - see our Pre and Post Camp section. Activities are the same each week during the summer. Camp projects change from year to year, but we do repeat many favorite projects. Use the grade your child JUST COMPLETED in the spring as his/her grade for camp registration. GRADE LEVEL REQUIREMENTS STRICTLY ENFORCED. 5 classes

$379R/$433NR

JMZ - Science Lab 1

16max

2127

K - 2G

M-F 7/21-7/25

9am-2:30pm

2128

K - 2G

M-F 7/28-8/1

9am-2:30pm

2129

K - 2G

M-F 8/4-8/8

9am-2:30pm

Jurassic Camp

Learn all about dinosaurs and geology in this incredible exploration of the earth. Examine real dinosaur fossils, make casts of fossils and conduct a fossil dig. Build a volcano, investigate rocks and minerals and start your own rock collection. The week of June 30th, campers will take a field trip to a local geological wonder to test out our newfound skills and knowledge! Pre and Post Camp are available - see our Pre and Post Camp section. Camp projects change from year to year, but we do repeat many favorite projects. Use the grade your child JUST COMPLETED in the spring as his/her grade for camp registration. AGE REQUIREMENTS Use the grade your child JUST COMPLETED in the spring as his/her grade for camp registration.

Natural Wonders - Out and About We’re taking Natural Wonders out to Arastradero Park! Come join us and explore the plants and animals of this local outdoor treasure. We’ll be hiking, tracking animals, investigating botanicals, and reliving life styles of the past. Post Camp is available - see our Post Camp section. Sorry, no Pre-Camp available for this camp. Activities are the same each week during the summer. Camp projects change from year to year, but we do repeat many favorite projects. Use the grade your child JUST COMPLETED in the spring as his/her grade for camp registration. GRADE LEVEL REQUIREMENTS STRICTLY ENFORCED. 5 classes

$379R/$433NR

Gateway Facility

15max

1223

K - 2G

M-F 7/7-7/11

8:30am-2pm

1225

K - 2G

M-F 7/14-7/18

8:30am-2pm

1220

K - 2G

M-F 7/21-7/25

8:30am-2pm

Post Camp for JMZ Science Camp

Join us after camp for more fun activities! Post campers will create art, swim and play at Rinconada Park. Please make sure that the Post Camp you are signing up for matches the dates of your camp session. Enrollment in this camp is limited to campers enrolled in JMZ science camps for students exiting Grades Kinder through 4th (Camp Chronos, Camp Kinetic, Camp Kinetic Too, Jurassic Camp, Natural Wonders: Out & About, Camp Oceana, and Zoo Camp). Post Camp will be held at the Girl Scout House next to the Junior Museum and Zoo. Children not picked up on time will be charged $30/half-hour (or fraction of the half-hour). Registration for Post Camp will be available until 5:00 on the Thursday before camp starts. 5 classes

$151R/$173NR Girl Scout House

1708

K - 4G

2:30-6pm

1710 1712

K - 4G

M-F 6/16-6/20

2:30-6pm

K - 4G

M-F 6/23-6/27

2:30-6pm

JMZ - Science Lab 1

16max

K - 2G

M-F 6/9-6/13

9am-2:30pm

K - 2G

M-F 6/16-6/22

9am-2:30pm

1192

K - 2G

M-F 6/23-6/27

9am-2:30pm

4 classes

$308R/$351NR

JMZ - Science Lab 1

12max

5 classes

1206

3G - 4G

M-Th 6/30-7/3

9am-2:30pm

1718

K - 4G

1733 1742

5 classes

$379R/$433NR

1181 1183

No camp Friday, July 4th. 5 classes

$379R/$433NR

JMZ - Science Lab 1

16max

1201

K - 2G

M-F 7/7-7/11

9am-2:30pm

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4 classes 1715

10max

M-F 6/9-6/13

$121R/$138NR Girl Scout House K– 4G

M-Th 6/30-7/3

10max 2:30-6pm

No camp July 4th. $151R/$173NR Girl Scout House

10max

M-F 7/7-7/11

2:30-6pm

K - 4G

M-F 7/14-7/18

2:30-6pm

K - 4G

M-F 7/21-7/25

2:30-6pm

1821

K - 4G

M-F 7/28-8/1

2:30-6pm

1748

K - 4G

M-F 8/4-8/8

2:30-6pm

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Pre Camp for JMZ Science Camps

Start off your day with fun and excitement! Campers will play games, create works of art and much more. Please make sure that the Pre Camp you are signing up for matches the dates of your camp session. Enrollment in this camp is limited to campers enrolled in JMZ science camps for students exiting Grades Kinder through 4th (Camp Chronos, Camp Kinetic, Camp Kinetic Too, Jurassic Camp, Camp Oceana, and Zoo Camp). Pre Camp will be held at the Girl Scout House next to the Junior Museum and Zoo. Registration for Pre Camp will be available until 5:00 on the Thursday before camp starts. 5 classes

$43R/$49NR

Girl Scout House

10max

1800

K - 4G

M-F 6/9-6/13

8-9am

1801

K - 4G

M-F 6/16-6/20

8-9am

1802

K - 4G

M-F 6/23-6/27

8-9am

4 classes

$34R/$36NR

Girl Scout House

10max

1803

K - 4G

M-Th 6/30-7/3

8-9am

No camp July 4th.

Science for Kinders Camp

Kindergarteners will enjoy this introduction to the best science of the Junior Museum and Zoo. We will explore chemistry, physics, botany and zoology in this hands-on, minds-on science camp. Activities are the same each session during the summer. Camp projects change from year to year, but we do repeat many favorite projects. This camp is designed for children who will begin kindergarten in the fall. Science for Preschoolers participants MAY NOT also sign up for this camp. AGE LEVEL REQUIREMENTS STRICTLY ENFORCED. 10 classes

$379R/$433NR

Stern Fireside Room

15max

1236

5Y - 6Y

M-F 6/9-6/20

12:30-3pm

9 classes

$341R/$389NR

Stern Fireside Room

15max

1254

5Y - 6Y

M-F 6/23-7/3

12:30-3pm

No camp Friday, July 4th.

10 classes

$379R/$433NR

Stern Fireside Room

15max

5 classes

$43R/$49NR

Girl Scout House

10max

1277

5Y - 6Y

M-F 7/7-7/18

12:30-3pm

1805

K - 4G

M-F 7/7-7/11

8-9am

1279

5Y - 6Y

M-F 7/21-8/1

12:30-3pm

1807

K - 4G

M-F 7/14-7/18

8-9am

1810

K - 4G

M-F 7/21-7/25

8-9am

1812

K - 4G

M-F 7/28-8/1

8-9am

1814

K - 4G

M-F 8/4-8/8

8-9am

Science Camp Assistant Program

Students exiting 7th through 10th grades, gain experience teaching science and working with kids! SCAs help camp staff prepare and run camp activities. This is a great opportunity to learn more science and investigate future work as a science camp counselor. DO NOT REGISTER THROUGH THE DRAW! Acceptance into this job training program is not guaranteed. To apply, complete and submit a SCA application by April 16th and interviews will be scheduled. You may obtain an application at the Junior Museum & Zoo, by e-mailing alex.hamilton@cityofpaloalto.org, or by calling 329-2111. Interviews will be scheduled and completed during the month of May. Course dates are for the entire summer. Schedules will be set on an individual basis, but a 2-WEEK MINIMUM is required (2 consecutive weeks). Fees listed are for a 2-week session, and will be prorated for July 4th. Age: For students exiting 7th through 10th Grades Hours: 8:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 pm 2-Week Fee: $103R/$118/NR Location: Jr. Museum & Zoo, Stern Community Center, Girl Scout House, or Arastradero Preserve

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Science for Preschoolers Camp

This special two-week camp provides preschoolers with a fun introduction to zoology, botany, physics and chemistry. Activities are the same each session during the summer. Camp projects change from year to year, but we do repeat many favorite projects. Parents are welcome (but not required) to attend the first few classes. Children must be toilet-trained and able to use the bathroom independently to attend. Participants in this camp MAY NOT sign up for Science for Kinders. AGE LEVEL REQUIREMENTS STRICTLY ENFORCED. 10 classes

$379R/$433NR

Stern Fireside Room

15max

1281

3Y - 4Y

M-F 6/9-6/20

9:30-11:30am

9 classes

$341R/$389NR

Stern Fireside Room

15max

1286

3Y - 4Y

M-F 6/23-7/3

9:30-11:30am

No camp Friday, July 4th.

10 classes

$379R/$433NR

Stern Fireside Room

15max

1287

3Y - 4Y

M-F 7/7-7/18

9:30-11:30am

1288

3Y - 4Y

M-F 7/21-8/1

9:30-11:30am

Zoo Camp

Learn all about our zoo animals! Learn about animal behavior, habitat, anatomy and diet. Find out what it takes to be a zookeeper by participating in the zooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daily activities. This is a great opportunity to get behind the scenes at the zoo. Pre and Post Camp are available - see our Pre and Post Camp section. Activities are the same each week during the summer. Camp projects change from year to year, but we do repeat many favorite projects. Use the grade your child JUST COMPLETED in the spring as his/her grade for camp registration. AGE LEVEL REQUIREMENTS STRICTLY ENFORCED. 5 classes

$383R/$436NR

JMZ - Science Lab 2

12max

1000

5G - 6G

M-F 6/9-6/13

9am-2:30pm

5 classes

$383R/$436NR

JMZ - Science Lab 2

16max

1001

3G - 4G

M-F 6/16-6/20

9am-2:30pm

1002

K - 2G

M-F 6/23-6/27

9am-2:30pm

4 classes

$308R/$351NR

JMZ - Science Lab 2

16max

1003

K - 2G

M-Th 6/30-7/3

9am-2:30pm

$383R/$436NR

JMZ - Science Lab 2

16max

No camp July 4th.

5 classes

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1005

K - 2G

M-F 7/7-7/11

9am-2:30pm

1006

K - 2G

M-F 7/14-7/18

9am-2:30pm

1007

3G - 4G

M-F 7/21-7/25

9am-2:30pm

1008

K - 2G

M-F 7/28-8/1

9am-2:30pm

1010

K - 2G

M-F 8/4-8/8

9am-2:30pm

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OPEN SPACE Bay Camp

Come spend a week discovering our very own Salt Marsh!! Each day we will have a different theme to explore through engaging activities. You will be a fisherman and a scientist, traverse Byxbee Park, and paddle the Baylands sloughs in canoes for a closer look at the plants and birds. Be prepared to be out in the sun and to get a bit muddy or wet while you learn about this special habitat. Daily games and arts & crafts activities will compliment the daysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; themes, so bring your imagination! Pre and Post Camp are available. Use the grade your child JUST COMPLETED in the spring as his/her grade for camp registration. AGE LEVEL REQUIREMENTS STRICTLY ENFORCED.

Pre Camp for Bay Camp

Start off your day with fun and excitement! Campers will play games, create works of art and much more. Please make sure that the Pre Camp you are signing up for matches the dates of your camp session. Enrollment in the camp is limited to campers enrolled in Bay Camp. Pre Camp will be held at the Girl Scout House next to the Junior Museum and Zoo. Registration for Pre Camp will be available until 5:00 on the Thursday before camp starts. 5 classes

$43R/$49NR

Girl Scout House

5max

1778

K - 4G

M-F 6/9-6/13

8-9am

1785

K - 4G

M-F 6/16-6/20

8-9am

1789

K - 4G

M-F 6/23-6/27

8-9am

Baylands Nature Center

16max

K - 2G

M-F 6/9-6/13

9am-2:30pm

4 classes

$34R/$39NR

Girl Scout House

5max

K - 2G

M-F 6/16-6/20

9am-2:30pm

1790

K - 4G

M-Th 6/30-7/3

8-9am

1670

K - 2G

M-F 6/23-6/27

9am-2:30pm

4 classes

$308R/$351NR

Baylands Nature Center

16max

5 classes

$43R/$49NR

Girl Scout House

5max

1792

K - 4G

M-F 7/7-7/11

8-9am

1793

K - 4G

M-F 7/21-7/25

8-9am

1795

K - 4G

M-F 7/28-8/1

8-9am

1797

K - 4G

M-F 8/4-8/8

8-9am

5 classes

$379R/$433NR

1305 1667

1681

K - 2G

M-Th 6/30-7/3

9am-2:30pm

No camp July 4th. Baylands Nature Center

5 classes

$373R/$427NR

16max

1693

3G - 4G

M-F 7/7-7/11

9am-2:30pm

1694

K - 2G

M-F 7/21-7/25

9am-2:30pm

1697

K - 2G

M-F 7/28-8/1

9am-2:30pm

1672

3G - 4G

M-F 8/4-8/8

9am-2:30pm

No camp July 4th.

Post Camp for Bay Camp

Join us after camp for more fun activities! Post campers will create art, swim and play at Rinconada Park. Please make sure that the Post Camp you are signing up for matches the dates of your camp session. Enrollment in this camp is limited to campers enrolled in Bay Camp. Post Camp will be held at the Girl Scout House next to the Junior Museum and Zoo. Children not picked up on time will be charged $30/half-hour (or fraction of the half-hour). Registration for Post Camp will be available until 5:00 on the Thursday before camp starts. 5 classes

$151R/$173NR Girl Scout House

1757

K - 4G

1758 1759 4 classes

5max

M-F 6/9-6/13

2:30-6pm

K - 5G

M-F 6/16-6/20

2:30-6pm

K - 4G

M-F 6/23-6/27

2:30-6pm

$121R/$138NR Girl Scout House

1761

K - 4G

M-Th 6/30-7/3

5max 2:30-6pm

No camp July 4th. 5 classes 1762

$151R/$173NR Girl Scout House

5max

K - 4G

M-F 7/7-7/11

2:30-6pm

1765

K - 4G

M-F 7/21-7/25

2:30-6pm

1770

K - 4G

M-F 7/28-8/1

2:30-6pm

1775

K - 4G

M-F 8/4-8/8

2:30-6pm

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SPECIAL INTEREST CAMPS For course information please contact Communication Academy: (408) 777-8876, www.communicationacademy.com

Communication Academy Open House

Communication Academy helps you learn! Our FREE Open House class highlights academic and personal benefits of our innovative and on-going curriculum, with presentations about and activities from our public speaking, debate, reading, and writing courses. Meet and talk with our professional, passionate instructors. Hear the story of why we do what we do. Parents and students - join us for an hour of fun and learning! 1 class

Mitchell Matadero Rm

20max

5Y - 14Y

Sa 1/25

1-2pm

1173

5Y - 14Y

Sa 2/15

3:30-4:30pm

1178

5Y - 14Y

Sa 3/22

1-2pm

1185

5Y - 14Y

Sa 4/26

1-2pm

1191

5Y - 14Y

Sa 5/17

1-2pm

Academic Reading

Maintain the gains your child made during the school year! In Book Club, students take an in-depth look at one book while developing reading skills, practicing close reading and analysis, learning comprehension strategies, sharpening critical thinking skills, building vocabulary, and making realworld connections that spark their love of literature. Detailed feedback! Material: $25. 5 classes

$395R/$455NR

Mitchell Matadero Rm

8max

1073

9Y - 11Y

M-F 7/21-7/25

1-4pm

1109

11Y - 14Y

M-F 6/16-6/20

9am-12pm

Academic Writing

Tie it all together with Journalism! Journalism emphasizes the writing process with a strong emphasis on revision and editing while simultaneously teaching students to write responsibly. Creating a newspaper requires students to work cooperatively and apply real-life skills. Ensure your child maintains the gains s/he achieved during the school year. Small, class, professional instructors. Material: $25. 5 classes

$365R/$420NR

Mitchell Matadero Rm

8max

1209

5Y - 6Y

M-F 6/23-6/27

9am-12pm

5 classes

$365R/$420NR

Mitchell Adobe South Rm

8max

1218

7Y - 8Y

M-F 6/9-6/13

1-4pm

5 classes

$395R/$455NR

Mitchell Adobe South Rm

8max

1221

9Y - 11Y

M-F 6/9-6/13

9am-12pm

1229

11Y - 14Y

M-F 8/4-8/8

9am-12pm

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Debate/Critical Thinking: Student Congress

Ensure an academic edge! Debate enhances reading comprehension, increases GPA, and strengthens confidence, communication, and leadership abilities! Student Congress is a mock legislative session. Students are assigned to 'houses' where they debate pre-assigned 'bills' or 'resolutions.' Practice critical thinking, research, organization, presentation, active listening, reading, writing, and note taking. Professional debate coaches and instructors, personal guidance! Material: $15. 5 classes

$415R/$478NR

Mitchell Matadero Rm

8max

1275

9Y - 11Y

M-F 7/7-7/11

1-4pm

1280

11Y - 14Y

M-F 7/14-7/18

9am-12pm

Math Olympiad & Enrichment

Succeed in Math Olympiad and boost math grades with Math Olympiad & Enrichment! Math Olympiad offers students the chance to shine with a competitive edge. Featuring problems from previous Math Olympiad competitions, our ongoing Math Olympiad Series is designed to help students strengthen math intuition and master major strategies in creative problem solving. Students become proficient in problem solving techniques, discover the fun of math, and increase Math Olympiad scores. DIFFERENT TOPICS covered each quarter; courses can be taken in any order. Experienced instructors, small classes. Material: $30. 5 classes

$365R/$420NR

Mitchell Adobe South Rm

8max

1284

5Y - 6Y

M-F 8/4-8/8

1-4pm

5 classes

$365R/$420NR

Mitchell Matadero Rm

8max

1289

7Y - 8Y

M-F 7/28-8/1

9am-12pm

5 classes

$395R/$455NR

Mitchell Matadero Rm

8max

1641

9Y - 11Y

M-F 7/7-7/11

9am-12pm

1642

11Y - 14Y

M-F 7/14-7/18

1-4pm

Pre-Public Speaking: Confident Self

Confidence is the secret to successful public speaking! Confident Self, the final course of our on-going series, provides opportunities for students to understand and integrate manners in their daily interactions. Students will learn that exercising manners is a way to be a better friend while continuing to perfect their public speaking skills. Small class, professional coaches! Material: $15. 5 classes

$365R/$420NR

Mitchell Matadero Rm

1644

5Y - 6Y

M-F 6/23-6/27

1-4pm

1646

5Y - 6Y

M-F 8/4-8/8

9am-12pm

8max

1647

7Y - 8Y

M-F 6/9-6/13

9am-12pm

1650

7Y - 8Y

M-F 7/28-8/1

1-4pm

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Public Speaking: Creative Interpretation

What is crucial to success in school and personal life? Good communication! Creative Interpretation is the final course of our on-going series. Creative Interpretation emphasizes the use of gestures, emotion, facial expression, and body language in addition to the basic public speaking skills. Small class, continuous practice, and feedback from instructors! Final speeches recorded on DVD. Material: $25. 5 classes

$395R/$455NR

Mitchell Matadero Rm

8max

1654

9Y - 11Y

M-F 6/9-6/13

1-4pm

1661

9Y - 11Y

M-F 7/21-7/25

9am-12pm

1663

11Y - 14Y

M-F 6/16-6/20

1-4pm

1664

11Y - 14Y

M-F 8/4-8/8

1-4pm

FULL DAY CAMPS (NEW!) Take part in two valuable camps for a discounted price. SAVE 10% when you enroll in full day camps which combine two fun, back-to-back camps from Communication Academy. Parents maintain peace-of-mind by dropping children off only once for an extended period of time so students can learn two important skills in one sitting. Don’t delay on this fantastic opportunity. Students bring own lunch and supervised by teacher. Spaces are limited! Material: $40-$50.

Pre-Public Speaking & Academic Writing 5 classes

$655R/$754NR

Mitchell Matadero Rm

4 max

1668

5Y - 6Y

M-F 6/23-6/27

9am-4pm

1671

7Y - 8Y

M-F 6/9-6/13

9am-4pm

Pre-Public Speaking & Math Olympiad 5 classes

$655R/$754NR

Mitchell Matadero Rm

4 max

1675

5Y - 6Y

M-F 8/4-8/8

9am-4pm

1684

7Y - 8Y

M-F 7/28-8/1

9am-4pm

Public Speaking & Academic Writing 5 classes

$710R/$817NR

Mitchell Matadero Rm

1688

11Y - 14Y

M-F 8/4-8/8

9am-4pm

1699

9Y - 11Y

M-F 6/9-6/13

9am-4pm

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4 max

Public Speaking & Academic Reading 5 classes

$710R/$817NR

Mitchell Matadero Rm

4 max

1701

9Y - 11Y

M-F 7/21-7/25

9am-4pm

1704

11Y - 14Y

M-F 6/16-6/20

9am-4pm

Debate & Math Olympiad 5 classes

$725R/$834NR

Mitchell Matadero Rm

4 max

1707

9Y - 11Y

M-F 7/7-7/11

9am-4pm

1213

11Y - 14Y

M-F 7/14-7/18

9am-4pm

Common Core: Reading Non-Fiction NEW!

Conquer Common Core Reading standards and boost your student’s reading comprehension scores! The upcoming assessments will have more non-fiction reading selections. Students will practice new test questions, improve reading strategies, and learn to use evidence effectively to create clear responses. Develop confidence with the new standards and register today. Material: $25. (408) 777-8876, www.communicationacademy.com. PAUSD – JLS Rm. 200

12 max

5Y - 6Y

M-F 6/9-6/13

9am-12pm

7Y - 8Y

M-F 6/16-6/20

1-4pm

5 classes

$365R/$420NR

2103 2105

Common Core: Writing Expository NEW!

Conquer Common Core Writing standards. The new state assessment will require students to respond to questions in writing. This course is designed to help students create clear and effective essays. Work with knowledgeable instructors to gain a better understanding of the elements of expository writing, improve the writing process, and use evidence and examples to support main ideas. Experienced educators, detailed feedback! Material: $25. (408) 777-8876, www.communicationacademy.com. $365R/$420NR

PAUSD – JLS Rm. 200

12 max

2107

9Y - 11Y

M-F 6/23-6/27

9am-12pm

2108

11Y - 14Y

M-F 6/30-7/3*

9am-12pm

5 classes

*no class 7/4

Recreation Camps

Chess Wizards Full Day Camp

Chess Wizards

NEW!

Chess Wizards is a fun way to have kids experience the excitement of chess. With half and full day classes, kids will play in mini tournaments have interactive lessons with chess pros and play cool chess variants like bug house. Snacks will be provide but full day kids should bring a lunch. All week long students will receive a trophy or medal and a wizards T-shirt also full day students will receive a chess board as well. Come join the fun!!

Chess Wizards is a fun way to have kids experience the excitement of chess. It is proven that chess enhances cognitive development in children, improves both verbal and mathematical skills, and increases all levels of academic performance! Playing chess stimulates the mind and helps children strengthen skills such as focusing, visualizing goals, abstract thinking, and forming concrete opinions. With half day classes, kids will play in mini tournaments have interactive lessons with chess pros and play cool chess variants like bug house. Snacks will be provided and all students will receive a trophy and wizards T-shirt. Come join the fun!!!

5 classes

$245R/$282NR

Mitchell El Palo Alto Rm

20max

1059

6Y - 13Y

M-F 6/9-6/13

9am-3pm

5 classes

$215R/$248NR

1091

6Y - 13Y

M-F 7/7-7/11

9am-3pm

2109

1124

6Y - 13Y

M-F 8/4-8/8

9am-3pm

2110

Chess Wizards Half Day Camp

20max

6Y - 13Y

M-F 6/16-6/20

9am-12pm

6Y - 13Y

M-F 6/23-6/27

9am-12pm

BrainVyne LEGO® Camps

NEW!

$140R/$161NR

MP El Palo Alto Room

20max

1063

6Y - 13Y

M-F 6/9-6/13

9am-12pm

1134

6Y - 13Y

M-F 6/9-6/13

12-3pm

1140

6Y - 13Y

M-F 7/7-7/11

9am-12pm

1143

6Y - 13Y

M-F 7/7-7/11

12-3pm

1152

6Y - 13Y

M-F 8/4-8/8

9am-12pm

1156

6Y - 13Y

M-F 8/4-8/8

12-3pm

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PAUSD – JLS Rm. 210

A fantastic line-up of camps for 5Y -11Y boy or girl LEGO® enthusiasts taught by experienced instructors. Students must pack a snack & water. For course information, please contact BrainVyne Camps at (650) 469-3409. www.brainvyne.com

MORNING CAMPS NEW!

LEGO® Zoom

Students will create battery-powered LEGO® creations on wheels and artistic model vehicles. They will learn how build techniques affect speed and about design principles. Students will use battery packs and motors to give life to creations like a sports car or a dump truck. They will learn from hands-on building how form and function can come together in a great design. Parents will receive a class magazine with photos of projects, and students will get a T-shirt. 5 classes

$250R/$288NR

PAUSD – JLS Rm. 230

25 Max

2100

5Y - 8Y

M-F 6/9 - 6/13

9AM–12PM

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NEW!

Brick Films

Students will work in small groups to create their own stop motion movies with LEGO® bricks, mini figures and props. Each team will shoot and edit their movies using an iPad®. Teams will explore the fun of moviemaking, from storyboarding to video techniques to post-production, including adding sound effects and music. Parents will receive a class magazine with photos of projects, and students will get T-shirts. Students will take home their movie creations. $15 Material Fee. 5 classes

$250R/$288NR

PAUSD – JLS Rm. 230

25 Max

2101

8Y - 11Y

M-F 6/16 - 6/20

9AM–12PM

NEW!

All 9:00 PM to 3:00 PM BrainVyne LEGO® camps, include pre and post camp, so campers can be dropped off anytime between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM and picked up anytime between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Students must pack a snack, lunch and water.

Books and Bricks

This camp, focuses on fun and learning using storybooks with LEGO® to teach fundamentals of building techniques including science and math. Every day a new book will be read, like The true story of the three Little Pigs or Diary of a worm. Students will then build something from the story, like the pigs’ houses or a giant LEGO® earthworm. Students will then explore simple science like wind power to see how the lego houses stand up to an air pump and each build an earthworm habitat to take home. All while learning good building basics and skills like pattern recognition, sorting and counting. Parents will receive a class magazine with photos of projects, and students will get a T-shirt. $15 Material Fee 5 classes

$250R/$288NR

PAUSD – JLS Rm. 230

25 Max

2102

5Y - 8Y

M-F 6/23 - 6/27

9AM–12PM

NEW!

ALL DAY CAMPS

LEGO® Bots

Young engineers will build LEGO® Bots exploring different themes – Amazing Mechanisms and Wild Animals. Students will build LEGO models featuring working motors and sensors; program their models; and explore a series of cross-curricular, theme-based activities while developing their skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Parents will receive a class magazine with photos of projects, and students will get T-shirts. $15 material fee 4 classes

$200R/$230NR

PAUSD – JLS Rm. 230

25 Max

2104

8Y - 11Y

M-F 6/30 - 7/4*

9AM–12PM

NEW!

Girl Power LEGO® & Robotics

A unique program for girls to introduce them to LEGO® Mania models and robotics using motors, tilt and motion sensors. In the morning, students will get hands-on to build a city or airplane with fine details to show them how form and function can come together in a great design. Students will build LEGO® Bots exploring different themes in the afternoon – Amazing Mechanisms, Wild Animals and Adventure stories. (swinging monkey, sailboat, pretty Robot and more). Parents will receive a mid-week newsletter update on how their young builders are doing, a class magazine with photos of projects, and students will get T-shirts and a take home project. $20 material fee. Classes will be taught by female instructors. 5 days

$525R/$604NR

Mitchell Field House

10 Max

1862

6Y - 9Y

M-F 6/23 - 6/27

9:00–3:00 PM

5 days

$525R/$604NR

Lucie Stern Fireside Room

10 Max

1863

6Y - 9Y

M-F 8/4 - 8/8

9:00–3:00 PM

*No class Friday, 7/4

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Recreation Camps

NEW!

Lego Zoom

Students will create battery-powered LEGO® creations on wheels and artistic model vehicles. They will learn how build techniques affect speed and about design principles. In the morning, students will use battery packs and motors to give life to creations like a sports car or a dump truck. In the afternoon, students will get hands-on to build a train or airplane with fine details to show them how form and function can come together in a great design. Parents will receive a mid-week newsletter update on how their young builders are doing, a class magazine with photos of projects, and a T-shirt. 5 days

$495R/$570NR

Mitchell Field House

14 Max

1864

5Y - 7Y

M-F 6/16 - 6/20

9:00–3:00 PM

5 days

$495R/$570NR

Lucie Stern Community Room

14 Max

1865

5Y - 7Y

M-F 7/7 - 7/11

9:00–3:00 PM

NEW!

Bot-Tronics

Young engineers build bots and work on electronics projects. In the morning, students will build LEGO® Bots exploring four different themes – Amazing Mechanisms, Wild Animals, Sports and Adventure stories. In the afternoon, students get to work with electronics using Snap-Circuits® components like discrete transistors, LEDs and integrated circuits to build a light and sound music player, a disc launcher and more. At the end of the week, each student will take home a project they’ve built using electronic components and LEGO®. Parents will receive a mid-week newsletter update on how their young builders are doing, a class magazine with photos of projects, and students will get T-shirts. $15 material fee. 5 days

$525R/$604NR

Lucie Stern Community Room

14 Max

1866

8Y - 11Y

M-F 7/7 - 7/11

9:00–3:00 PM

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Robo Challenge & Stop-Motion Animation NEW!

In Robo challenge, instead of working with step-by-step building instructions, each class will start with a challenge. After meeting that challenge, we’ll use LEGO® robotics kits to design more bots such as a wing flapping creature, a hungry alligator, a sailboat and more. Students with prior LEGO® robotics experience will be able to jump right in, others will get more assistance from our enthusiastic instructors. In the afternoon students will work in small groups to create their own stop motion movies with LEGO® bricks, mini figures and props. Each team will shoot and edit their movies using an iPad®. Teams will explore the fun of moviemaking, from storyboarding to video techniques to post-production, including adding sound effects and music. Parents will receive a mid-week newsletter update on how their young builders are doing, a class magazine with photos of projects, and students will get T-shirts. Students will take home their movie creations. $15 Material Fee. 5 days

$525R/$604NR

Mitchell Field House

14 Max

1867

8Y - 11Y

M-F 7/21 - 7/25

9:00–3:00 PM

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SPORTS CAMPS Camp Shoreline

Discover Camp Shoreline nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley, amidst a wildlife and bird sanctuary, and next to the serene water’s edge of 50-acre Shoreline Lake. Our group of talented and exuberant counselors skilled in a range of water sports and land activities will enthuse the younger camper into exploring their active and creative sides. Mornings are usually spent learning to kayak, canoe, row or cycle the pedal boats. (Those interested in learning to windsurf/ sail program, see Windsurfing/Sailing Level I and II camps offered.) **A required equipment use and materials fee of $240 made payable directly to the Shoreline Aquatics Center is due on the first day of camp. Camp Shoreline is open to kid’s ages 5-11 years. Weekly curriculum and schedules may change based on camp activities and weather. It is a good idea to bring a snack or extra money to see your camper through the day. 5 classes

$125R/$145NR

Shoreline Sailing Lake 1

12max

1222

5Y - 11Y

M-F 6/2-6/6

10am-3pm

1226

5Y - 11Y

M-F 6/9-6/13

10am-3pm

1228

5Y - 11Y

M-F 6/16-6/20

10am-3pm

1233

5Y - 11Y

M-F 7/7-7/11*

10am-3pm

1234

5Y - 11Y

M-F 7/14-7/18

10am-3pm

1237

5Y - 11Y

M-F 7/21-7/25

10am-3pm

1238

5Y - 11Y

M-F 7/28-8/1

10am-3pm

1240

5Y - 11Y

M-F 8/4-8/8

10am-3pm

*Class will be held July 4th thru July 8th!!

Kidz Love Soccer All Day Camp

Spend a week enjoying the world’s most popular sport in a fun, recreational environment. Learn and practice soccer skills including: dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting and defense. Everyone is a winner as the week’s fun culminates in an age-appropriate ‘World Cup’ tournament. All-day campers will stay for lunch and more fun in the afternoon. After lunch they will enjoy more soccer, soccer movies, and tabletop soccer games. Each day will reinforce the skills we learned by ending the day with a full soccer match. All campers will receive a soccer ball and jersey. All-day campers should bring a full water bottle (1.5 liter minimum), a healthy snack and a bag lunch. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST WEAR SHIN GUARDS. SOCCER SHOES AND SUNSCREEN ARE RECOMMENDED.

5 classes

$269R/$290NR

Greer Soccer Field #1

40max

1019

5Y - 6Y

M-F 6/23-6/27

9am-5pm

1020

7Y - 8Y

M-F 6/23-6/27

9am-5pm

1021

9Y - 10Y

M-F 6/23-6/27

9am-5pm

1031

5Y - 6Y

M-F 8/4-8/8

9am-5pm

1032

7Y - 8Y

M-F 8/4-8/8

9am-5pm

1035

9Y - 10Y

M-F 8/4-8/8

9am-5pm

Kidz Love Soccer Camp 4.5 to 6yr

Spend a week enjoying the world’s most popular sport in a fun, recreational environment. Learn and practice soccer skills including: dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting and defense. Everyone is a winner as the week’s fun culminates in an age-appropriate ‘World Cup’ tournament. All campers will receive a soccer ball and soccer jersey. Half-day campers should bring a full water bottle and a healthy snack. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST WEAR SHIN GUARDS. SOCCER SHOES AND SUNSCREEN ARE RECOMMENDED. Cubberley Community Center Field #2

40max

4.5Y - 6Y

M-F 6/9-6/13

9am-12pm

4.5Y - 6Y

M-F 7/14-7/18

9am-12pm

5 classes

$135R/$155NR

Greer Soccer Field #1

40max

1038

4.5Y - 6Y

M-F 6/23-6/27

9am-12pm

1042

4.5Y - 6Y

M-F 8/4-8/8

9am-12pm

5 classes

$135R/$155NR

1037 1041

Kidz Love Soccer Camp 7 to 8yr

$135R/$155NR

Cubberley Community Center Field #2

40max

1045

7Y - 8Y

M-F 6/9-6/13

9am-12pm

1048

7Y - 8Y

M-F 7/14-7/18

9am-12pm

5 classes

$269R/$290NR

Cubberley Community Center Field #2

1011

5Y - 6Y

M-F 6/9-6/13

9am-5pm

5 classes

$135R/$155NR

Greer Soccer Field #1

40max

1012

7Y - 8Y

M-F 6/9-6/13

9am-5pm

1046

7Y - 8Y

M-F 6/23-6/27

9am-12pm

1014

9Y - 10Y

M-F 6/9-6/13

9am-5pm

1050

7Y - 8Y

M-F 8/4-8/8

9am-12pm

1022

5Y - 6Y

M-F 7/14-7/18

9am-5pm

1024

7Y - 8Y

M-F 7/14-7/18

9am-5pm

1025

9Y - 10Y

M-F 7/14-7/18

9am-5pm

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Recreation Camps

Kidz Love Soccer Camp 9 to 10yrs

$135R/$155NR

40max

9Y - 10Y

M-F 6/9-6/13

9am-12pm

1056

9Y - 10Y

M-F 7/14-7/18

9am-12pm

$135R/$155NR

Greer Soccer Field #1

1055

9Y - 10Y

M-F 6/23-6/27

9am-12pm

1057

9Y - 10Y

M-F 8/4-8/8

9am-12pm

40max

Middle School Athletics Training Camp NEW!

The MSA Training Camp is for incoming 6th graders through outgoing 8th graders who are looking to improve their skills in multiple sports. This camp will introduce students to common fundamentals that are used in middle school sports and give students a chance to improve on these skills before the next school year begins. Sports such as flag football, basketball and volleyball will be the focus for this camp, with many experienced coaches as leaders. Students will learn the basics through advanced fundamentals for multiple sports. Drills, games and scrimmages will help make this camp fun and energetic, as well as help kids open their minds to multiple sports. All levels of athletes are welcome, as well as both girls and boys!! Students should bring sunscreen, athletic attire (no metal cleats), a few healthy snacks and a bag lunch with plenty of water. 5 classes

$229R/$249NR

PAUSD SchoolTBD

1860

10Y - 14Y

M-F 6/2-6/6

9am-4pm

1861

10Y - 14Y

M-F 8/4-8/8

9am-4pm

20max

Preschool Gymnastics Camp

Children can come out and enjoy fun-filled mornings that include: gymnastics, arts & crafts, music, stories, games, and much more! Please remember to bring a snack. Parents, please bring a change of clothes in case of a ‘bathroom accident.’ Camps are held at Twisters Gymnastics, 2639 Terminal Blvd. Mountain View 5 classes

$167R/$192NR

1061 1065

Twisters Gym

8max

3Y - 6Y

M-F 6/2-6/6

9am-12pm

3Y - 6Y

M-F 6/9-6/13

9am-12pm

1068

3Y - 6Y

M-F 6/16-6/20

9am-12pm

1070

3Y - 6Y

M-F 6/23-6/27

9am-12pm

1074

3Y - 6Y

M-F 7/7-7/11

9am-12pm

1077

3Y - 6Y

M-F 7/14-7/18

9am-12pm

1078

3Y - 6Y

M-F 7/21-7/25

9am-12pm

1079

3Y - 6Y

M-F 7/28-8/1

9am-12pm

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This fun, skill-intensive program is designed with the beginning to intermediate player in mind. Using our progressional curriculum, our basketball staff focus on the whole player, teaching your child the skills needed both on and off the court to be a better athlete. After a week of passing, shooting, dribbling, and rebounding, your child will show you why this is one of most popular programs. All participants receive a T-shirt, basketball, and player evaluation. Please bring appropriate clothing to play in, snacks, lunch, water and gym shoes. 5 classes

Cubberley Community Center Field #2

1053

5 classes

Skyhawks Basketball Camp

$209R/$229NR Cubberley Gym B

30max

1075

6Y - 12Y

M-F 6/9-6/13

9am-3pm

1080

6Y - 12Y

M-F 6/16-6/20

9am-3pm

1085

6Y - 12Y

M-F 7/14-7/18

9am-3pm

1086

6Y - 12Y

M-F 7/28-8/1

9am-3pm

1089

6Y - 12Y

M-F 8/4-8/8

9am-3pm

Skyhawks Beginning Golf

Skyhawks Beginning Golf focuses on building the confidence of young athletes through proper technique and refining the essential skills of the game. Skyhawks has adopted the SNAG (Starting New At Golf) system to its curriculum. SNAG is specifically designed for the entry-level player; SNAG simplifies instruction so that young players can make an easy and effective transition onto the golf course. No need to bring your own clubs--all equipment is provided. The students will be having camp at a park, not on an actual golf course. All participants receive a T-shirt and a merit award. The participant-to-coach ratio is approximately 8:1. Participants should bring appropriate clothing, two snacks, a water bottle, running shoes, and sunscreen. 5 classes

$171R/$191NR

Field 3

16max

1244

5Y - 9Y

M-F 6/23-6/27

9am-12pm

This camp is for 5-9 year olds, and is from 9am-12pm, Mon thru Fri. 5 classes

$171R/$191NR

Field 1 East

16max

1245

5Y - 9Y

M-F 7/21-7/25

9am-12pm

This camp is for 5-9 year olds, and is from 9am-12pm, Mon thru Fri.

Skyhawks Flag Football

Skyhawks Flag Football is the perfect introduction to ‘America’s Game’ or a great refresher to those who want to brush up on their skills preparing for league play. Through our ‘skill of the day’ exercises, campers will learn skills on both sides of the ball including the core components of passing, catching, and de-flagging or defensive positioning - all presented in a fun and positive environment. The week ends with the Skyhawks Super Bowl, giving participants a chance to showcase their skills on the gridiron! Sport Specific Requirements: All participants receive a T-shirt, football, and a player evaluation. The participant-tocoach ratio is approximately 12:1. Participants should wear appropriate clothing, running shoes, bring two snacks, a 5 classes

$171R/$191NR

Hoover Park Field

36max

1249

6Y - 12Y

M-F 6/23-6/27

9am-12pm

1251

6Y - 12Y

M-F 7/7-7/11

9am-12pm

1255

6Y - 12Y

M-F 8/4-8/8

9am-12pm

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Skyhawks Mini-Hawk Camp

This multi-sport program gives children a positive first step into athletics. Baseball, basketball and soccer are taught in a safe, structured environment with lots of encouragement and a big focus on fun. Our Mini-Hawk games and activities were designed to allow campers to explore balance, movement, hand/eye coordination, and skill development at their own pace. Skyhawks staff are trained to handle the specific needs of young athletes. Sport Specific Requirements: All participants receive a T-shirt, ball and a merit award. The participant-to-coach ratio is approximately 8:1. Participants should wear appropriate clothing and running shoes, bring two snacks, a water bottle, and sunscreen. 5 classes

$171R/$191NR

Peers Park Field

30max

1095

4Y - 7Y

M-F 6/9-6/13

9am-12pm

1125

4Y - 7Y

M-F 6/23-6/27

9am-12pm

1144

4Y - 7Y

M-F 7/7-7/11

9am-12pm

1155

4Y - 7Y

M-F 7/28-8/1

9am-12pm

1158

4Y - 7Y

M-F 8/4-8/8

9am-12pm

5 classes

$171R/$191NR Hoover Park Field

30max

1099

4Y - 7Y

M-F 6/16-6/20

9am-12pm

1149

4Y - 7Y

M-F 7/14-7/18

9am-12pm

4 classes 1135

$159R/$180NR Hoover Park Field 4Y - 7Y

M-Th 6/30-7/3*

30max 9am-12pm

*No class on Friday, July 4th.

Skyhawks Mini-Hawk Afternoon Camp 5 classes

$171R/$191NR

Peers Park Field

30max

1168

4Y - 7Y

M-F 6/23-6/27

1-4pm

1189

4Y - 7Y

M-F 8/4-8/8

1-4pm

5 classes 1176

$171R/$191NR Hoover Park Field 4Y - 7Y

30max

M-F 7/14-7/18

1-4pm

Skyhawks Multi Sport Camp Our multi-sport camp is designed to introduce young athletes to a variety of different sports in one setting. For this program, we combine soccer, baseball and basketball into one fun-filled week. Athletes will learn the rules and essentials of each sport through skill-based games and scrimmages. By the end of the week your child will walk away with knowledge of multiple sports along with vital life lessons such as respect, teamwork, and self-discipline. All participants receive a T-shirt and a merit award. The participant-to-coach ratio is 12:1. Participants should bring appropriate clothing, a lunch and snack, water, running shoes, a baseball glove and sunscreen. 5 classes

$209R/$229NR

Field

30max

1210

6Y - 12Y

M-F 6/9-6/13

9am-3pm

4 classes

$169R/$192NR

Field

30max

1217

6Y - 12Y

M-Th 6/30-7/3

9am-3pm

1219

$209R/$229NR 6Y - 12Y

Field M-F 7/28-8/1

$171R/$191NR

TBA

30max

1224

6Y - 12Y

M-F 6/23-6/27

1-4pm

1227

6Y - 12Y

M-F 7/7-7/11

1-4pm

1230

6Y - 12Y

M-F 7/28-8/1

1-4pm

This camp is a half day camp, from 1pm-4pm. Location is TBD.

Skyhawks Soccer Camp

Skyhawks was founded as a soccer club in 1979. Thirty years later, we are still the number one choice for parents looking to introduce their children to the fundamentals of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular sport. Using our progressional curriculum, your young athlete will gain the technical skills and sport knowledge required for the next step into soccer. Designed for beginner and intermediate players, this camp focuses on dribbling, passing, shooting, and ball control. All participants receive a T-shirt, soccer ball and player evaluation. Please wear appropriate clothes to play in, sunscreen, water, lunch and snacks for the day. Shin guards and running shoes are recommended. 5 classes

$209R/$229NR

Field 1

30max

1278

6Y - 12Y

M-F 6/2-6/6

9am-3pm

Skyhawks Track & Field Camp

Skyhawkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Track & Field camp introduces young athletes to this sport rich in tradition and history. Our programs combine technical, developmental and fundamental techniques with safety and a major focus on fun! Using a variety of track & field equipment, our exercises and drills will prepare athletes for a future in track, including distance running as well as field events, while inspiring a love for running and being active. The fundamentals of body positioning, stride, proper stretching and cool-down techniques are all covered in this unique program. Participants will put it all together for one fun-filled day at the end of the week at the Skyhawks track meet! Athletes should wear athletic clothing and shoes, as well as bring a healthy snack and plenty of water. Sunscreen is also recommended. 5 classes

$171R/$191NR

TBA

30max

1235

7Y - 12Y

M-F 7/14-7/18

9am-12pm

This camp is for 7-12 year olds, and is from 9am-12pm, Mon thru Fri.

Skyhawks Volleyball Camp

Skyhawks Volleyball takes the fun and excitement of a great team sport and delivers it in an appealing and engaging way. All the aspects of the game are developed in a series of drills and exercises focusing on passing, setting, hitting, and serving. This coed program is designed for the beginning to intermediate player. Our volleyball staff will assist each athlete in developing fundamental skills through game-speed drills and daily scrimmages aimed at developing the whole player. Sport Specific Requirements: All participants receive a T-shirt, volleyball, and a player evaluation. The participant-tocoach ratio is approximately 10:1. Participants should wear appropriate clothing, gym shoes, knee pads, bring two snacks, and a water bottle. 5 classes 1262

This is a 4 day camp, no camp on Friday, July 4th!! 5 classes

5 classes

30max 9am-3pm

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$171R/$191NR Cubberley Gym B 8Y - 14Y

M-F 6/2-6/6

30max 9am-12pm

1265

8Y - 14Y

M-F 6/23-6/27

9am-12pm

1268

8Y - 14Y

M-F 7/7-7/11

9am-12pm

1273

8Y - 14Y

M-F 7/21-7/25

9am-12pm

Recreation Camps

Summer Combo Camp

A popular camp combining rock climbing and gymnastics for all day fun! Campers will spend the morning either climbing or tumbling and then switch during the afternoon. Please remember to bring a snack, lunch and tennis shoes. Camps are held at Twisters Gymnastics, 2639 Terminal Blvd. Mountain View

Summer Gymnastics Camp

Boys and girls age 6 and older are introduced to progressive skills on all Olympic events and trampolines. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have fun bouncing, swinging, flipping, and tumbling on all the new equipment. Please remember to bring a lunch and snack. Camps are held at Twisters Gymnastics, 2639 Terminal Blvd. Mountain View

5 classes

$287R/$325NR

Twisters Gym

8max

5 classes

$230R/$252NR

Twisters Gym

8max

1100

7Y - 14Y

M-F 6/2-6/6

9am-4pm

1128

6Y - 12Y

M-F 6/2-6/6

9am-2pm

1107

7Y - 14Y

M-F 6/9-6/13

9am-4pm

1130

6Y - 12Y

M-F 6/9-6/13

9am-2pm

1112

7Y - 14Y

M-F 7/7-7/11

9am-4pm

1133

6Y - 12Y

M-F 6/16-6/20

9am-2pm

1114

7Y - 14Y

M-F 7/21-7/25

9am-4pm

1148

6Y - 12Y

M-F 6/23-6/27

9am-2pm

1154

6Y - 12Y

M-F 7/7-7/11

9am-2pm

1157

6Y - 12Y

M-F 7/14-7/18

9am-2pm

1160

6Y - 12Y

M-F 7/21-7/25

9am-2pm

1162

6Y - 12Y

M-F 7/28-8/1

9am-2pm

Palo Alto Golf Course is Open!

Conveniently located and open daily from dawn to 8:00pm Our golf course and range are fully open with an award-winning pro shop, full-service restaurant and bar, lighted driving range, practice putting green and bunker areas. Golf lessons, tournaments and facility rentals are also available. Call (650) 856-0881 for more information.

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Summer Rock Climbing Camp

Climbers will cover the fundamental techniques of climbing, build basic motor and problem solving skills while playing games and having fun! Please remember to bring tennis shoes, lunch, and a snack. Camps are held at Twisters Gymnastics, 2639 Terminal Blvd. Mountain View. 5 classes

$180R/$205NR

Twisters Gym

8max

1174

7Y - 14Y

M-F 6/2-6/6

9am-12pm

1177

7Y - 14Y

M-F 6/9-6/13

9am-12pm

1182

7Y - 14Y

M-F 6/16-6/20

9am-12pm

1184

7Y - 14Y

M-F 7/7-7/11

9am-12pm

1187

7Y - 14Y

M-F 7/28-8/1

9am-12pm

Tennis Junior League

Jr. League Team Tennis provides excellent instruction, extensive practice, and exciting match play for juniors (10-15 years old). This program is designed for boys and girls at the INTERMEDIATE to HIGH INTERMEDIATE level (8-20 players). Juniors, who will be 16 years or older before August 1st of this year, and/or juniors who have achieved a top 50 ranking in the U.S.T.A's 14 or 16 year old divisions are ineligible. THIS PROGRAM IS NOT FOR NOVICE AND LOW INTERMEDIATE PLAYERS. Practice will be twice a week and match play will be on Fridays (until approx. 3:30pm) versus other local Bay Area teams. The season culminates with the Whitlinger Cup playoffs. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to be involved in the challenge of competitive match play. Includes Team Tennis shirt. Please bring one unopened can of tennis balls to the first day of practice. 23 classes

$210R/$240NR

RinconadaTennis #3-6

16max

1643

10Y - 15Y

M, W, F 6/16-8/8

1:30-3pm

This program is NOT for novice and low intermediate players. Friday classes are from 1:30-3:30pm. NO CLASS on Friday, July 4th. 23 classes

$210R/$240NR

Mitchell ParkTennis #1-4

16max

1656

10Y - 15Y

M, W, F 6/17-8/8

1:30-3pm

1649

10Y - 15Y

Tu, Th-F 6/17-8/8

1:30-3pm

This program is NOT for novice and low intermediate players. Fridays are from 1:30-3:30pm. On 6/20, practice will be from 3:30pm-5:30pm. No Class on Friday, July 4th.

Quarter Finals on Friday 8/8 from 1:30-3:30pm, location TBD. Championship Rounds on Saturday, 8/9, at Stanford, times TBD.

Youth Tennis Camps

Our popular tennis camps emphasize stroke FUNdamentals with dynamic games and exciting drills that enhances skill development. Each camp will have the appropriate court size and tennis balls for their age group. Two courts will be grouped by ability. Please sign up early!

Terrific Tiny Tennis 4 classes

$81R/$92NR

Rinconada Courts #5-6

8max

1674

5Y - 7Y

M-Th 6/9-6/12

9:30am-10:30am

Quickstart Tennis Rinconada Courts #5-6

8max

8Y - 10Y

M-Th 6/9-6/12

10:30am-12:00pm

8Y - 10Y

M-Th 7/28-7/31

9:00am-10:30am

8Y - 10Y

M-Th 8/4-8/7

9:00am-10:30am

4 classes

$81R/$92NR

Rinconada Courts #5-6

8max

1691

11Y - 14Y

M-Th 7/28-7/31

10:30am-12:00pm

4 classes

$81R/$92NR

1680 1686 1695

Novice Tennis

Intermediate Tennis 4 classes

$81R/$92NR

Rinconada Courts #5-6

8max

1698

11Y - 14Y

M-Th 8/4-8/7

10:30am-12:00pm

Intermediate Tennis 4 classes

$81R/$92NR

Mitchell Courts #1-2

8max

1702

11Y - 14Y

M-Th 6/9-6/12

1:30pm-3:00pm

4 classes

$81R/$92NR

Mitchell Courts #1-2

8max

1705

11Y - 14Y

M-Th 6/9-6/12

3:00pm-4:30pm

Novice Tennis

Windsurfing & Sailing Camp: Level I

Hands-on course whereby students are broken into small teams and introduced to the fundamentals of both fulfilling and rewarding lifetime sports. Our talented and well-qualified instructors will provide a supportive learning environment covering water safety, board and boat handling basics, rigging and de-rigging as well as knot tying. Windsurfers will practice first on a land simulator in order to understand wind direction and board handling before heading out on their own. Additional topics covered include jibing, tacking, upwind sailing, helmsmanship, docking, and setting a basic sailing course. Daily on-the-water sailing exercises progressively develop each essential skill. Students alternate skipper and crew duties with their sailing partners to learn both positions. Skills assessments issued. This course is perfect for 9 to 15 year olds. A required equipment use and materials fee of $265 made payable directly to the Shoreline Aquatics Center on the first day. Shoreline Sailing Lake 1

5 classes

$135R/$155NR

12max

1253

9Y - 15Y

M-F 6/2-6/6

9am-2pm

1258

9Y - 15Y

M-F 6/9-6/13

9am-2pm

1259

9Y - 15Y

M-F 6/16-6/20

9am-2pm

1260

9Y - 15Y

M-F 6/23-6/27

9am-2pm

1263

9Y - 15Y

M-F 6/30-7/4*

9am-2pm

1266

9Y - 15Y

M-F 7/7-7/11

9am-2pm

1269

9Y - 15Y

M-F 7/14-7/18

9am-2pm

1272

9Y - 15Y

M-F 7/21-7/25

9am-2pm

1274

9Y - 15Y

M-F 7/28-8/1

9am-2pm

1276

9Y - 15Y

M-F 8/4-8/8

9am-2pm

Camp will meet on July 4th!! **PAUSD schools begin this same week, on 8/15.

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Recreation Camps

THE FIRST TEE OF SILICON VALLEY Classes & Registration

The First Tee of Silicon Valley offers youth development through golf. As a Life Skills program, we build the character of youth to help them succeed in life. Class information is available at thefirstteesiliconvalley.org website. Registration is every February, May, and August. Classes meet once per week for eight lessons. We also offer one week classes that meet Tuesday through Thursday during the summer. Scholarships are available. Equipment is provided. All classes meet at the Palo Alto Golf Course. All youth who are 1st grade or above are invited to join (for summer, we consider the grade that they are going into in the Fall).

Volunteers & Involvement

The First Tee of Silicon Valley is looking for volunteers interested in impacting the lives of youth through golf. Volunteers with knowledge and experience in teaching, coaching, mentoring or golfing would be ideal for assisting the program. Office and technological assistance would also be appreciated. Volunteer Admins assist on an ongoing, year-round basis. Volunteer Coaches and Class Admins assist us with specific classes during our spring, summer and fall seasons and on an ad hoc basis at other times during the year. Our classes meet once per week for 8 lessons. Volunteer Coaches and Class Admins commit three hours per week in a given season. The following are the general dates of each season: Spring -- mid-March to mid-May Summer -- mid-June to mid-august Fall -- mid-September to mid-November For more information please check other sections of this web site or contact Matt Sheppard, Program Coordinator, at matt@thefirstteesiliconvalley.org or 408-508-4883.

TEEN CAMPS Camp Jive

Join our caring recreation staff for a full day of fun. This exciting camp for Middle school students will engage participants in age appropriate activities, challenging them physically and mentally. Participants will meet new friends, play sports, and create art projects and more. We will go on walking trips, swim and have our famous BBQ potlucks every Friday! This is definitely the coolest camp in town! Register now, Space is Limited! 5 classes

$250R/288NR

PAUSD- JLS

50max

2119

5G - 8G

M-F 6/9-6/13

8:00am-6:00pm

2124

5G - 8G

M-F 6/16-6/20

8:00am-6:00pm

2123

5G - 8G

M-F 6/23-6/27

8:00am-6:00pm

4 classes

$250R/288NR

PAUSD- JLS

50max

2125

5G - 8G

M-F 6/30- 7/3

8:00am-6:00pm

19 classes

$865R/995NR

PAUSD- JLS

20max

2139

5G - 8G

M-F 6/9-7/3

8:00am-6:00pm

*No class July 4th

Teen X-treme Camp

Do you like the outdoors? Do you like to explore the land, hike the trails and sleep under the stars? Teen X-treme Camp is two week long adventure at Foothills Park , where campers will take long adventure hikes, build shelters, go fishing, play games, learn skills that can be used in the great outdoors. An overnight on the first Thursday of the session is a must. If you think you're up to tame the great outdoors, then join Teen X-treme Camp, and get ready for an adventure you will not soon forget. Daily transportation is provided from Mitchell Park Community Center. 10 classes

$529R/$605NR

MPCC

25max

2111

6G - 8G

M-F 7/7-7/18

8:30am-3:30pm

2112

6G - 8G

M-F 7/21-8/1

8:30am-3:30pm

* entering grades 6th-8th

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Acrylic on Canvas

$133R/$153NR

Art Center - Clay Room

14max

1153

14-18Y

M-Th 6/30-7/3

12:30-3PM

Behind the Scenes at the Museum

$330R/$378NR

Art Center Studio A

12max

1047

14-18Y

M-F 6/16-6/27

9:30AM-12PM

Ceramics: Raku Intensive

$330R/$378NR

Art Center Clay Room

10max

1040

14-18Y

M-F 6/9-6/20

12:30-3PM

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Drawing Fundamentals

$165R/$189NR

Art Center - Clay Room

14max

1720

14-18Y

M-F 7/14-7/18

12:30-3PM

Exploring Palo Alto through Digital Photography

Section 1 5 classes 1197

Mitchell Park - Adobe $466R/$536NR North Tech Lab 11-14Y

M-F 6/23-6/27

12max 9AM-4PM

Section 2 5 classes 1662

Mitchell Park - Adobe $466R/$536NR North Tech Lab

12max

11-14Y

M-F 7/7-7/11

9AM-4PM

5 classes

$466R/$536NR

Mitchell Park - Adobe North Tech Lab

12max

1696

14-18Y

M-F 7/14-7/18

9AM-4PM

Section 3

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Advanced Digital Photography

$466R/$536NR

Mitchell Park - Adobe North Tech Lab

12max

1734

13-18Y

M-F 7/21-7/25

9AM-4PM

Illustrative Watercolor

$165R/$189NR

Art Center - Clay Room

14max

1820

14-18Y

M-F 8/4-8/8

12:30-3PM

Printmaking Intensive

$330R/$378NR

Cubberley Artist Studios Room U3

8max

2051

14-18Y

M-F 8/4-8/8

9AM–3PM

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Counselor in Training (CIT)

The CIT program is a fun and exciting experience for teenagers who love kids and are 13 to 14 years of age. The program emphasizes leadership, management, community service, safety and initiative. Camp Counselors and Directors mentor and prepare the CIT’s for all the skills needed to become successful Camp Counselors. CIT’s can become counselors with the City of Palo Alto at age 15. DO NOT REGISTER THROUGH THE DRAW! Acceptance into this job training program is not guaranteed. To apply, complete and submit an application to Mitchell Park Community Center by 4/4. Applications can be obtained at the Mitchell Park or Lucie Stern Community Center front desk, or by emailing Lacee Kortsen at lacee.kortsen@cityofpaloalto.org or online at www.cityofpaloalto.org/teencamps. Interviews will be scheduled and completed during the month of May. Course dates are available for the entire summer. Schedules will be set on an individual basis, but a 2-WEEK MINIMUM is required (2 consecutive weeks). Fees listed are for a 2-week session and will be prorated for July 4th. Age: 13 & 14 Hours: Vary according to the camp the CIT is assigned: Pre/ Post, Palo Alto for Preschoolers, Foothills Day, and Foothills Fun. Mandatory Training & Materials Fee: $99 2-Week Fee: $159 Location: Girl Scout House, Foothills Park, or Mitchell Park Community Center For more information visit www.cityofpaloalto.org/teencamps

Summer of Service-YCS

Want to make a difference? Join SOS and develop leadership skills, meet new friends and have fun while helping out in the community. Each day campers will go out in teams to local school, senior centers, food pantries and parks for service. Have fun while learning how to tackle community issues. We also enjoy one fun day field trip each session, and an end of camp celebration! For more information, contact Youth Community Service at (650) 858-8019 10 classes

$495R/$545NR

Ventura Classroom

20max

2114

Campers entering 6G - 8G only

M-F 6/ 9 – 6/20

8:30am-3pm

Freshmen Leadership Corps-YCS

Ready for High School? Spend two weeks building leadership skills, meeting new friends and helping create change in the community! For this summer’s community project, the FLC-SOS campers will focus on their learning and service on the San Francisquito Watershed. The campers will learn about the watershed’s native plant and animal life and about challenges facing the watershed from both an ecological and a social perspective. The campers will gain experience with native and non-native plant identification, water quality testing, creek and Baylands restoration and preparing a multimedia presentation. Have fun and enjoy a fun day field trip each session, and on the last day an end of camp celebration! For more information, contact Youth Community Service at (650) 858-8019 10 classes

$550R/$600NR

Ventura Classroom

5max

2113

M-F 6/ 9 - 6/20

8:30am-3pm

* Campers entering grade 9 only 9 classes

$495R/$545NR

Ventura Classroom

5max

2120

M-F 6/ 23- 7/ 3

8:30am-3pm

Ventura Classroom

5max

* Campers entering grade 9 only 10 classes

$550R/$600NR

2116

M-F 7/ 7 – 7/ 18

8:30am-3pm

2121

M-F 7/ 21 – 8/ 1

8:30am-3pm

* Campers entering grade 9 only

Junior Lifeguard

Do you enjoy swimming, diving, or just being at the pool? Do you want to have a super cool summer job lined up when you turn 15? Lifeguarding is for you! As a Junior Lifeguard, you learn the necessary skills to become a member of our aquatics team at the age of 15. This program offers youth ages 13-14 an opportunity to learn quality water safety techniques in a fun and engaging environment with Pool Managers and Assistant Pool Managers as mentors. The program emphasizes respect for self, others, and the aquatic environment. Focus is given to personal safety, rescue techniques, water safety instruction, improved physical conditioning and fun. DO NOT REGISTER THROUGH THE DRAW! Acceptance into this job training program is not guaranteed. To apply, complete and submit an application to Mitchell Park Community Center by 4/4. Applications can be obtained at the Mitchell Park or Lucie Stern Community Center front desk, or by emailing Lacee Kortsen at lacee.kortsen@cityofpaloalto.org. Interviews will be scheduled and completed during the month of May. Course dates are available for the entire summer. Schedules will be set on an individual basis, but a 2-WEEK MINIMUM is required (2 consecutive weeks). Fees listed are for a 2-week session and will be prorated for July 4th. Age: 13 & 14 Hours: 10am-3pm (Rinconada), 1:15-6:15pm (JLS) Mandatory Training & Materials Fee: $99 2-Week Fee: $99 Location: Rinconada Pool and JLS Middle School Pool

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SUMMER AQUATICS Beginning/Intermediate Diving

Dive in! This is a combination class for participants with no diving experience, beginners and intermediate divers. Students must be able to swim one length of the pool. Beginning skills include: the three-step approach & hurdle, position for headfirst entry, takeoffs, forward jump in the tuck position and forward dive in the tuck and pike position. Intermediate skills include the following dives: back, one and a half, inward, twist, reserve. Emphasis is on correct technique, safety, and fun!

Level 1

For swimmers who are 5 to 7 years old and not yet independent in the water. Participants learning the building blocks of breath control and submerging, buoyancy on front and back, changing direction and position, treading water, swimming on front and back and water safety including entering and exciting the water. See Preschool Section for beginner swim lessons for 3 and 4 year olds. If you don't know which level is right for your little swimmer, don't worry! Our skilled instructors will evaluate swim ability on the first day of class and move your child to the appropriate level as needed. Make your best guess, and we'll do the rest!

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Level 2

For swimmers who are 5 to 8 years old, have completed Level 1 and/or are independent in the water. Participants continue to learn the building blocks of breath control and submerging, changing direction and position, treading, swimming on front and back and water safety including recognizing an emergency. If you don't know which level is right for your little swimmer, don't worry! Our skilled instructors will evaluate swim ability on the first day of class and move your child up or down to the appropriate level as needed. Make your best guess, and we'll do the rest!

Level 3

For swimmers who are 6 to 9 years old, have completed Level 2 and are independent in the water. Participants learn the fundamentals of front crawl, dolphin kick, elementary backstroke and scissor kick. If you don't know which level is right for your little swimmer, don't worry! Our skilled instructors will evaluate swim ability on the first day of class and move your child up or down to the appropriate level as needed. Make your best guess, and we'll do the rest!

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Level 4

For swimmers 6 to 10 years old and have completed Level 3. Participants continue front crawl, dolphin kick, elementary backstroke, back crawl and sidestroke. Not sure which level is right for your child? Don't worry! Our swim instructors will evaluate swim ability on the first day of class and move your child up or down a level as appropriate. Make your best guess, and we'll do the rest!

Level 5

For swimmers 7 to 12 years old and have completed Level 4. Participants continue front crawl, breast stroke, elementary backstroke, back crawl, sidestroke and butterfly as well as flip turns, treading water and surface dives. Not sure which level is right for your child? Don't worry! Our swim instructors will evaluate swim ability on the first day of class and move your child up or down a level as appropriate. Make your best guess, and we'll do the rest!

Level 6

For swimmers 7 to 12 years old who have completed Level 5. Participants continue front crawl, breast stroke, elementary backstroke, back crawl, sidestroke and butterfly as well as flip turns, treading water, surface dives, diving and fitness swimming for more advanced swimmers. Not sure which level is right for your swimmer? Don't worry. Our skilled instructors will evaluate swim ability on the first day of class and move your child up or down levels as necessary. Make your best guess, and we'll do the rest!

Parent & Me

An adult must accompany the child into the pool. This class provides an opportunity for children to become comfortable in and around the water. This playful class will introduce you and your child to the building blocks of swimming including blowing bubbles, entering and exiting the water safely, floating on front and back and swimming on front and back.

Pre-Competitive Swim Camp

For swimmers who have completed Level 6. This class focuses on the finer points of swim stroke technique. Participants will learn how to make their strokes smoother and more efficient. Racing dives and competitive turns will be taught. Distance swimming and endurance building will also be emphasized.

Preschool Swim

Preschool Swim is a beginning to intermediate class for students who are 3-4 years. Water comfort and safety are emphasized in addition to the building blocks of swimming including coordinating arm and leg motion, blowing bubbles, floating and gradually submerged head and face. More advanced students will begin stroke technique and swimming independently. Skills covered in Preschool Swim overlap with material in Level 1 and 2. Those who advance from Preschool Swim may be eligible to skip Level 1 and move directly to Level 2.

Private Swim Lessons

No prerequisites. This course will be conducted in a one-onone ratio. Note: Number of maximum written below is the number of Privates occurring at that time.

Water Polo Camp

Students will focus on fundamentals of the game such as positions; eggbeater kick; head up freestyle; basic throwing mechanics and motions through various passing and shooting drills; rules, offensive and defensive strategy will also be covered. Students must be able to swim front crawl for 100 yards (4 laps) and tread water for two minutes. This camp is for 6th, 7th, 8th graders and soon to be freshman in high school that wish to learn the fundamentals of water polo. Emphasis is on fun.

Level 1

Preschool Swim

GROUP LESSONS AT RINCONADA POOL Time

Session I M-Th 6/9 - 6/19 $85R/$95NR 8 classes

Session II M-Th 6/23 - 7/3 $85R/$95NR 8 classes

Session III M-Th 7/7 - 7/17 $85R/$95NR 8 classes

Session IV M-Th 7/21 - 7/31 $85R/$95NR 8 classes

9:10-9:40am

1043

1151

1215

1270

9:45-10:15am

1064

1169

1216

1271

10:20-10:50am

1066

1131

1203

1250

10:55-11:25am

1071

1137

1204

1252

11:30am-12pm

1076

1139

1205

1256

4:25-4:55pm

1081

1141

1208

1257

5-5:30pm

1087

1146

1212

1264

5:35-6:05pm

1090

1145

1211

1261

6:10-6:40pm

1092

1147

1214

1267

9:10-9:40am

1302

1319

1334

1349

9:45-10:15am

1303

1320

1335

1350

10:20-10:50am

1295

1313

1328

1343

10:55-11:25am

1296

1314

1329

1344

11:30am-12pm

1297

1315

1330

1345

5-5:30pm

1300

1316

1331

1346

5:35-6:05pm

1299

1317

1332

1347

6:10-6:40pm

1301

1318

1333

1348

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Level 2

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Diving

Time

Session I M-Th 6/9 - 6/19 $85R/$95NR 8 classes

Session II M-Th 6/23 - 7/3 $85R/$95NR 8 classes

Session III M-Th 7/7 - 7/17 $85R/$95NR 8 classes

Session IV M-Th 7/21 - 7/31 $85R/$95NR 8 classes

9:10-9:40am

1365

1380

1396

1405

9:45-10:15am

1366

1381

1397

1406

10:20-10:50am

1359

1374

1389

1407

10:55-11:25am

1360

1375

1390

1408

11:30am-12pm

1361

1376

1391

1409

5-5:30pm

1362

1377

1392

1410

5:35-6:05pm

1363

1378

1393

1411

6:10-6:40pm

1364

1379

1394

1412

9:10-9:40am

1427

1442

1457

1472

9:45-10:15am

1428

1443

1458

1473

10:20-10:50am

1421

1436

1451

1466

10:55-11:25am

1422

1437

1452

1467

11:30am-12pm

1423

1438

1453

1468

5-5:30pm

1424

1439

1454

1469

5:35-6:05pm

1425

1440

1455

1470

6:10-6:40pm

1426

1441

1456

1471

9:10-9:40am

1488

1503

1518

1533

9:45-10:15am

1489

1504

1519

1534

10:20-10:50am

1482

1497

1512

1527

10:55-11:25am

1483

1498

1513

1528

11:30am-12pm

1484

1499

1514

1529

5-5:30pm

1485

1500

1515

1530

5:35-6:05pm

1486

1501

1516

1531

6:10-6:40pm

1487

1502

1517

1532

9:10-9:40am

1625

1633

1651

1677

9:45-10:15am

1626

1634

1652

1679

10:20-10:50am

1627

1635

1653

1682

10:55-11:25am

1628

1636

1655

1685

11:30am-12pm

1629

1637

1657

1687

5-5:30pm

1630

1638

1658

1689

5:35-6:05pm

1631

1639

1659

1690

6:10-6:40pm

1632

1640

1660

1692

9:10-9:40am

1721

1739

1766

1777

9:45-10:15am

1722

1740

1767

1779

10:20-10:50am

1723

1741

1768

1780

10:55-11:25am

1725

1744

1769

1781

11:30am-12pm

1726

1746

1771

1782

5-5:30pm

1729

1750

1772

1783

5:35-6:05pm

1730

1755

1773

1784

6:10-6:40pm

1732

1756

1774

1787

Time

$95R/$105NR 8 classes

4:25-4:55pm

2071

2073

2075

2077

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PRIVATE LESSONS AT RINCONADA POOL Session I Time

M-Th 6/9 - 6/12

M-Th 6/16 - 6/19

Session II M-Th 6/23 - 6/26

$95R/$105NR 4 classes

M-Th 6/30 - 7/3

$95R/$105NR 4 classes

Session III M-Th 7/7 - 7/10

M-Th 7/14 - 7/17

$95R/$105NR 4 classes

Session IV M-Th 7/21 - 7/24

M-Th 7/28 - 7/31

$95R/$105NR 4 classes

Session V M-Th 8/4 - 8/7 $95R/$105NR 4 classes

9:10-9:40am

1882

1903

1926

1948

1969

1992

2013

2034

2043

9:45-10:15am

1883

1904

1928

1949

1970

1993

2014

2035

2044

10:20-10:50am

1884

1905

1929

1950

1971

1994

2015

2036

2045

10:55-11:25am

1885

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1951

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1995

2016

2037

2046

11:30am-12pm

1886

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1931

1952

1973

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2017

2038

2047

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2018

2039

2048

5:35-6:05pm

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2049

6:10-6:40pm

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PARENT & ME AT RINCONADA POOL Session I Time

M-Th 6/9 - 6/12

M-Th 6/16 - 6/19

Session II M-Th 6/23 - 6/26

$95R/$105NR 4 classes 4:25-4:55pm

1823

1826

M-Th 6/30 - 7/3

$95R/$105NR 4 classes 1843

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Session III M-Th 7/7 - 7/10

M-Th 7/14 - 7/17

$95R/$105NR 4 classes 1847

1848

Session IV M-Th 7/21 - 7/24

M-Th 7/28 - 7/31

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Session V M-Th 8/4 - 8/7 $95R/$105NR 4 classes 1853

Summer Aquatics

GROUP LESSONS AT JLS POOL Session I M-Th 6/9 - 6/19 $85R/$95NR 8 classes

Session II M-Th 6/23 - 7/3 $85R/$95NR 8 classes

Session III M-Th 7/7 - 7/17 $85R/$95NR 8 classes

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1522

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PRIVATE LESSONS AT JLS POOL Session I Time

M-Th 6/9 - 6/12

Session II

M-Th 6/16 - 6/19

$95R/$105NR 4 classes

M-Th 6/23 - 6/26

Session III

M-Th 6/30 - 7/3

$95R/$105NR 4 classes

M-Th 7/7 - 7/10

Session IV

M-Th 7/14 - 7/17

$95R/$105NR 4 classes

M-Th 7/21 - 7/24

M-Th 7/28 - 7/31

$95R/$105NR 4 classes

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FACILITIES FACILITIES 1

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19 Baylands Nature Interpretive Center** 2775 Embarcadero Road 329-2506 Fri 2-5pm; Sat 1-5pm Children’s Theatre 1305 Middlefield Road 463-4930 general office 463-4970 box office Tues-Sat 9:30am-6:30pm Community Theatre 1305 Middlefield Road 463-4944 Supervisor 329-0891 Palo Alto Players tickets 903-6000 TheatreWorks tickets 424-9999 West Bay Opera tickets Cubberley Community Center 4000 Middlefield Road, T2 329-2418 Mon-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm -Registration accepted M-F 8:30am-5pm Art Center 1313 Newell Road 329-2366 Tue–Wed 10am–5pm, Thurs 10am–9pm, Fri–Sat 10am– 5pm, Sun 1pm–5pm Golf Course 1875 Embarcadero Road 856-0881 Pro Shop, Clubhouse and rentals 856-6133 Restaurant Junior Museum & Zoo 1451 Middlefield Road 329-2111 Tue through Sat 10am-5pm Sun 1-4pm, Closed Mon Lucie Stern Community Center 1305 Middlefield Road 463-4900 (picnic reservations, class information) Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30 Mitchell Park Community Center OPENING SOON!

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Winter Lodge 3009 Middlefield Road Palo Alto, CA 94306 493-4566

PARKS 20

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Arastradero Preserve

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Baylands Athletic Center

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Baylands Preserve

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Bol Park

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Boulware Park

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Bowden Park

C-1

Bowling Green Park

D-3

Briones Park

D-1

Byxbee Hills Park

C-2

Cameron Park

C-4

Clark Park

LIBRARIES

B-1

Cogswell Plaza

B-1

El Camino Park

C-1

Eleanor Pardee Park

B-1

El Palo Alto Park

A-5

Foothills Park*

D-1

Greer Park

B-1

Heritage Park

D-2

Hoover Park

College Terrace Library 2300 Wellesley Street Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 10am-6pm Closed Mon, Thurs, Sun

B-1

Hopkins Creekside Park

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Johnson Park

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Kellogg Park

Downtown Library 270 Forest Avenue Tue, Wed, 10am-6pm; Th 12-6pm; Sat 10am-6pm Closed Mon, Sun

C-2

Mayfield Park

E-2

Mitchell Park**

D-3

Monroe Park

C-2

Peers Park

E-2

Ramos Park

C-1

Rinconada Park**

D-3

Robles Park

C-1

Scott Park

D-2

Seale Park

C-2

Stanford-Palo Alto Playing Fields

D-3

Terman Park

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Wallis Park

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Weisshar Park

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Werry Park

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Palo Alto Senior Center at Avenidas 450 Bryant Street 327-2811 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Skateboard Bowl Greer Park, 1089 Amarillo Avenue Foothills Park Interpretive Center* 3300 Page Mill Road 329-2423 Open daily 8am-Sunset

Main Library Temporary library at Art Center Children’s Library 1276 Harriet Street Mon 12-6pm Tue, Wed 10am-6pm Thurs 12-6 Fri-Sat 10am-5pm Sun 1-5pm

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Rinconada Pool 777 Embarcadero Road 463-4914 Hotline 329-2351 Pool Office

Public Transportation: For information on how to reach our facilities via public transportation, please go to the City’s website at www.cityofpaloalto.org/transportation

*Palo Alto residency required for use **Please call for picnic table reservations

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FACILITY RENTALS Some Palo Alto facilities feature rooms, dance studios, auditoriums, etc., available for rent. Fees and deposits vary. Room capacity differs for seated and standing groups. The use of alcoholic beverages is limited. Please call the facilities directly for further information or check online at www.cityofpaloalto.org/enjoy. Map #/ Letter A

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Baylands Nature Center* 329-2506 Lecture Room

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Cubberley Community Center * 329-2418

Classrooms (6 total)

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Lecture Room H1

125

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Dance Studio (2 total)

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Music Room M2

100

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Dressing Room M3

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Activity Room M4

125

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Theatre

318

Gymnasium A

345

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Gymnasium B

450

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Pavilion (Double Gym)

1600

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Activity Room H6

100

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Foothills Park Interpretive Center* 329-2413

Palo Alto residency required Classroom 7

Junior Museum & Zoo Science Lab

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Exhibit Hall

137

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50-75

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Lucie Stern Community Center* 463-4900 Ballroom

300

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125

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Mitchell Park Community Center* 329-2487

El Palo Alto Ballroom

250/500

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Adobe North Tech Lab

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Adobe South

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Matadero Room

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Early Childhood Recreation Studio

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Palo Alto Art Center* 329-2366

Meeting Room

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Historic Courtyard

125

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Sculpture Garden

300

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Available as an add-on with other rented space; for food preparation only.

Auditorium

Please note that the Auditorium stage and Green Room are unavailable due to renovations for the Temporary Main Library. Call for further information.

Green Room 7

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Palo Alto Parks & Preserves

Picnic Table Reservations Mitchell and Rinconada Parks

Many of Palo Alto’s 36 parks feature barbeque grills, sports fields, playground equipment, and other amenities. Numbers listed before each park correspond to the map on page 48. Please note that Foothills Park is open to Palo Alto residents and their guests only; proof of residency is required. For information about Foothills Park please call 329-2423. To learn more about Baylands Nature Preserve please call 329-2506.

East end of Embarcadero Road

Bol Park

Laguna between Barron & Matadero

Boulware Park

390 Fernando Road

Bowden Park

Alma Street & California Street

Bowling Green Park

474 Embarcadero Road

Briones Park

Arastradero Road at Clemo

Byxbee Park

East end of Embarcadero at landfill

Cameron Park

2110 Wellesley Street

Clark Park

Old Trace Road

Cogswell Park

Lytton Avenue at Bryant

El Camino Park

100 El Camino Real

Eleanor Pardee Park

851 Center Drive

El Palo Alto Park

El Camino Real at Alma

Foothills Park*

Greer Park

Heritage Park

300 Homer

Hoover Park

2901 Cowper Street

Hopkins Creekside Park

Palo Alto Ave, El Camino to Marlowe

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Johnson Park

Everett Street at Waverley

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Kellogg Park

Waverley at Embarcadero Road

Mayfield Park

2300 Wellesley Street

Mitchell Park**

600 East Meadow Drive

Monroe Park

Monroe at Miller Avenue

Peers Park

1899 Park Boulevard

Ramos Park

800 East Meadow Drive

Rinconada Park**

777 Embarcadero Road

Robles Park

4116 Park Boulevard

Scott Park

Scott Street at Channing

Seale Park

3100 Stockton Street

Stanford Palo Alto Playing Fields

El Camino at Page Mill

Terman Park

655 Arastradero Road

Wallis Park

Grant Avenue at Ash Avenue

Weisshaar Park

2300 Dartmouth Street

Werry Park

2100 Dartmouth Street

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Baylands Preserve

Soccer Fields

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Restrooms Available

1900 Geng Road

Baseball/ Softball

Baylands Athletic Center

Swimming Pool/ Water Play Structure

Basketball Court(s)

Arastradero Road

Tennis Courts

Location

Arastradero Preserve

Play Equipment

Park

Wheelchair Access

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BBQ Grills

Athletic fields may be reserved for exclusive use. For information on field availability and an application, please call 329-2697 or 329-2639.

Drinking Fountains

Athletic Field Reservations

Picnic Tables

Group sites can be reserved up to 6 months in advance for residents and Palo Alto-based organizations (proof of residency required.) Individual sites can be reserved May thru October—Palo Alto residents can reserve these tables Mon thru Thur by 3pm prior to the weekend of use. Non-residents can reserve these tables Wed thru Thurs before 3pm prior to the weekend of use. Reservations can be made at the Lucie Stern Community Center or by faxing in the completed forms. Visit www.cityofpaloalto.org or call 650-463-4900 for more information and availability.

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OFFICE OF HUMAN SERVICES HUMAN SERVICES Our Mission: “To promote and sustain a safety net of services to improve the quality of life in the community.” If you are looking for assistance and/or services in the Palo Alto area, please call the Office of Human Services Division at 463-4906 for a list of resources or drop by our office at Cubberley Community Center located at 4000 Middlefield Rd. Palo Alto, CA 94303.

Health Services

Access high quality and affordable family-based health care. Contact MayView Community Health Center at 327-8717.

Mediation Services

Got a dispute with a neighbor, tenant/landlord or a community dispute? Call the Palo Alto Mediation Program for assistance at 856-4062.

Child Care and Family Services

Human Services provides listings and maps of licensed and accredited child care centers and family child care homes in Palo Alto. The City of Palo Alto provides money from the general fund to subsidize child care for low-income families. The City of Palo Alto also provides very low-cost space for the provision of extended day care on all the elementary school sites. For more information call 463-4906.

SENIOR PROGRAMS Senior Congregate Lunch Sites

Hosted by La Comida de California. A hot, three-course meal served in the company of others ages 60 and over. Asking contribution of $3.00 for ages 60 and over and their spouse ($5 for any guest age 59 and under).

3 sites in Palo Alto are:

Cubberley Community Center Senior Friendship Day 4000 Middlefield Rd. – Room M4 Phone: 248-9127 Wednesdays, 11:45am – 12:15pm; reservations must be made in person before 10:30am.

FOOD & NUTRITION Family Harvest Food Program

Eligible low-income participants can access free food the second Wednesday of every month from 5 to 7pm at the Opportunity Center, 33 Encina Avenue, Palo Alto. Prior registration is recommended, but not required. For more information, please call 853-8672 ext. 204.

Senior Brown Bag Program

Are you a senior in need of free weekly groceries? If you are low-income and 60+ years of age or 55+ and disabled, you may be eligible. Pick up groceries every Tuesday at Ventura School, 3930 Ventura Court, Palo Alto, between the hours of 1pm and 2pm. Prior registration is required beginning at 10am. Photo ID and proof of monthly income required for registration. For more information call 610-0800 ext. 416.

FAMILY RESOURCES Family Resources is your link to the community. Family Resources helps families find services and make connections. If you don’t know where to start or where to go next, come by, call or search the website www.cityofpaloalto.org/familyresources to get the exact information you need. Resource specialists are available to help match your needs and interests with information about appropriate resources, including guidance about how to use the information.

Online, by phone or in person: Family Resources www.cityofpaloalto.org/familyresources e-mail: familyresources@cityofpaloalto.org phone: 463-4906

Avenidas Senior Center 450 Bryant St. Phone: 322-3742 Monday-Friday 11:30am – 12:15pm. No reservation is necessary.

Stevenson House 455 E. Charleston Road Phone: 494-1944 ext. 10 Monday – Friday 11:30am – 12:15pm. Reservations are required by 10am. The Palo Alto Shuttle stops in front of Stevenson House for easy drop-off and return.

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