SUMMER CAMPS

Center Stage Camp

Comedy and laugher are contagious in this entertaining program that combines drama, comedy and improv. Theatre games, costuming and props set the stage for a fun-filled time Program culminates with a fun performance for families and friends! Material varies form short plays to comical sketches. Costuming and props are provided!

Instructor: CLAP

DRONES AND AVIATION EXPLORATION

"Build it! Code it! Fly it!" Jump in the forefront of the emerging field of DRONES! Come explore a thrilling hands on ariel platform with mini drones! This camp is the perfect introduction to the world of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). In this indoor camp, safety is a priority as students learn to fly in first-person view (FPV), exploring the real-world applications of drones Campers learn to code drones to fly and flip, master basic piloting skills, construct an obstacle course to fly through and stage a final race to showcase their cumulative knowledge Campers will not be limited to just Drones, we will explore a variety of Aerospace Engineering concepts!Campers bring a snack

Instructor: Engineering For Kids

ECO-EXPLORERS FULL DAY/HALF DAY

The fundamentals of body positioning, stride, proper stretching and cool-down techniques are taught. Track and field events include javelin, discus, shot put, hurdles, long jump, triple jump and various running and relay events.

Instructor: Mad Science Of The Bay

FASHIONISTA-ANIME/MANGA

If you have love all things Manga and Fashion, sign up for this class Join Young Rembrandts for a 5 day drawing workshop; we'll be drawing and coloring all things ANIME! Artists will learn to draw anime style fashion characters ranging from simple to elaborate-this is a great way to combine fashion designing skills and learn new manga tricks. Each day students will complete multiple pieces of artwork like manga hairstyles, school uniforms, fantasy costumes and more ARTastic drawings

Instructor: Young Rembrandts

FIZZ-ICAL PHENOMENA & CHEMYSTERY FULL DAY/HALF DAY

Have a ton of fun as we whip up potions and experiment with all kinds of chemical reactions, including growing our own crystals, making sidewalk chalk, and learning the science of chromatography on a Mad Science Lab Coat we get to keep! Mix it up as we experiment with molecular madness, radical reactions, and "fizz"-ical and chemical reactions Discover what those crazy chemists are really up to in their laboratories!

Instructor: Mad Science Of The Bay

Flag Football Camp

Flag Football is the perfect introduction to "America's Game " Participants learn skills on both sides of the football-including the core components of passing, catching, de-flagging and defense-all presented in a fun and positive environment

Instructor: Skyhawks Sports Academy Location: De Anza Park

ELECTRONIC GAME DESIGN: PLATFORM GAMES

During Electronic Game Design: Platform classes, students will create their own video game A platform game is a side-scrolling, a Mario-type game where students program characters and a two-dimensional obstacle course They attempt to avoid or overcome enemies and reach an end goal on multiple levels At the end of the class, students take home a hard copy of the game they create. (Not compatible with Mac or Linux)

Instructor: Engineering For Kids

Frozen And Friends Dance Camp

Fall into fun in this Frozen themed adventures! Children become ice princesses and silly snowman enjoying dance, games, music and make-believe in a magical dance camp! Delight in daily dance classes, journey to the ice castle through cool obstacle course activities, and create a variety of art projects-royal crowns, reindeer, snowmen and more!

Instructor: CLAP

FUTSAL AGES 6-12 FULL DAY/HALF DAY

Futsal is a fun, fast paced 5v5 soccer game, played indoors within the line of a basketball court (no walls), using a small, size 3, low bounce ball This week long futsal camp is fantastic way to get into the game whether you are trying futsal for the first time or are the next Beckham! Our highly trained professional coaching staff will ensure that your child will improve their technical skills and level of play all while having a great time. All participants will receive a Futsal Kingz T-Shirt.

Instructor: Futsal Kingz

Get And Dance Camp

Dance to pop hit music and hip hop beats! This camp features exciting moves and basic techniques that make for a great workout! Through a blend of popular dance styles and music, students are exposed to a range of genres, including easy-to-learn jazz and hip hop moves Program culminates with a show for families and friends!

Instructor: CLAP

JEDI ENGINEERING STRIKES BACK USING LEGO® MATERIALS

This is the way! Get ready to embark on your LEGO® journey as we defend the Wookies on Kashyyk, repair the Rebel shield generator on Hoth, and rescue Baby Yoda from Moff Gideon Come explore a galaxy far far away with the help of an experienced Play-Well instructor and learn which "Force" is actually with us!

Play-Well TEKnologies

JET CADETS FULL DAY/HALF DAY

It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's everything from the earliest flying machines to the first rocket flights. This hands on program will let you learn all about aerodynamics and the world above us Explore the basic principles of flight, build airplanes, test then in wind tunnels, ride a hovercraft and construct balloon copters Discover the mysteries of the galaxy, learn about celestial navigation, and take home a rocket that you have built yourself!

Instructor: Mad Science Of The Bay

JUNIOR CHEMICAL: CRAZY CONCOCTIONS

During this fun and interactive week, campers will get to explore the concepts of Chemical Engineering They will learn about chemical reactions, polymers, acids, bases and so much more! Engineering with chemicals has never been more fun!

Instructor: Engineering For Kids

JUNIOR LEGO® ROBOTICS: ROBO BUILDERS

Come learn the basic concept of robotics, automation, programming and the Engineering Design Process Working in pairs, with tablets and Lego®, you will gain hands on understanding of how robots are designed and programmed.

Instructor: Engineering For Kids

JUNIOR MISSION TO SPACE!

Embark on an exciting and fun journey to space! Send an astronaut to the moon and defend you moon base from space rocks! 'Mission to Space' introduces our youngest engineers to fundamental concepts of aircraft and spacecraft design Through open and focused exploration, students explore and construct airplanes, rockets, helicopters and more.

Instructor: Engineering For Kids

JUNIOR ROBOTICS: MOVE IT, MOVE IT!

This camp is a perfect mixture of fun and learning, using LEGO WeDo Robots. Using LEGO bricks, students build various robots They also learn how to program and operate their creations using a laptop computer or tablet

Instructor: Engineering For Kids

Lacrosse Camp

Athletes will learn all the fundamentals of stick handling, cradling, passing and shooting in a fun, non-checking environment

Instructor: Skyhawks Sports Academy

Location: De Anza park

Little Medical School Camp

Little Medical School brings medicine, science and the importance of health to children in an entertaining, exciting and fun way Children learn and have fun as they dress up like doctors, learn how to use instruments doctors use, understand how the body works, administer first aid, and even tie knots like a real surgeon Each child gets a diploma upon completion of the Little Medical School course

Instructor: Little Medical School

Little Veterinarian Camp

Join Little Medical School for interactive role playing, crafts and games to learn about dog care and veterinary science! STEM concepts are introduced in a fun way, inspiring future veterinarians and animals lovers. Topics include basic veterinary care, tick removal, understanding dog behavior and more! Each participant will receive a stuffed puppy and a variety of projects

Instructor: Little Medical School

Mi Familia

Family is central to the Latin American culture! Join Young Rembrandts for a 5- day drawing workshop; we'll be drawing and coloring the magical world of LATIN AMERICA! Artists will learn to draw a charmed house, members of a typical Latin American Family and so much more! Each day is a new look into what life is like in one of the largest regions of the world and students will complete multiple drawings like astonishing animals, distinctive toys and more enchanting att.

Instructor: Young Rembrandts

MINECRAFT EDU: VIRTUAL TRAVELING INTO THE FUTURE

Join us in an apocalyptic future, one where the earth has been ravaged by a series of natural disasters Each day, students rely on the engineering design process to solve a series of challenges such as building a city on a series of islands, escaping from a bunker on Mt Everest, and even building a rocket to land on the moon! Through application of engineering principles, students solve numerous challenges a they make their virtual world of Minecraft a safe place for humanity once again

Instructor: Engineering For Kids

Scholarships Available!

The City of San Jose offers scholarships for children, seniors, and adults who qualify. Fill out the scholarship form and bring the necessary documents to any City of San Jose community center. For more information contact any community center.

MINI HAWK CAMP (BASEBALL, BASKETBALL, & SOCCER)

This multi-sport program was developed to give 4 to 7 years old a positive first step into athletics. Sports are taught in a safe, structured environment filled with encouragement and fun Through games and activities, campers explore balance, hand/eye coordination and skill development at their own pace.

Instructor: Skyhawks Sports Academy

Location: Calahan Park, 770 Pearlwood Way/De Anza Park

NASA: JOURNEY INTO OUTER SPACE

Mad Science and NASA have teamed up to bring the excitement and wonder of space on this new voyage of discovery. See the principles of thrust and propulsion at work as we explore the atmosphere on earth and beyond! Watch star dust burn, and journey through a galaxy as you investigate the life cycle of stars. Explore the farthest reaches of our solar system and create a lunar eclipse in this "mad" planetary tour Probe the mysteries of meteors and bounce around satellite light as you learn about space.

Instructor: Mad Science Of The Bay

PASTEL DRAWING WORKSHOP (OCEAN LIFE)

Momentum Madness

Zero to sixty in two seconds?! How fast can an object go without compromising safety?! Students in this program will work with their Pit Crew to design and build vehicles, such as dragster and hovering levitrons, which should able to withstand astonishing speeds. Fasten you set belt, the race has begun!

Instructor: Engineering For Kids

My First Lab

At Camp San Jose your child will participate in an unforgettable camp experience combining camp traditions with enriching and educational activities The campers will participate in games, sports, create cool arts and crafts projects, and sing funny songs while ensuring CDC safety measures. Price includes a low leader to child ratio of 1:10, skill building, new friendships, learning projects and much more!

Instructor: Mad Science Of The Bay

Ocean Life-Five, fun-filled days await our students as we explore ocean life as they learn to draw and color with pastels. We will create detailed, pastel compositions on each day, focusing on a different ocean-themed subject. We will draw eye-catching sea stars along the shoreline and a pair of vibrant clown fish We will illustrate a sea turtle with bold patterns, a blue crab and a wondrous scene of jellyfish. Our instruction will bring remarkable results, and you will want to head to the frame shop wit your child's finished pastel pieces These pastel drawings will reward students with a great sense of pride and accomplishment.

Instructor: Young Rembrandts

PUBLIC SPEAKING, WRITING AND DEBATING SKILLS

Bring out confidence in your children! This week theme is "Around the World in 5 days " The theme-based activities, speech and debate topics make a fun learning environment for kids Students do tongue twister challenges, story-telling, poems, games, debates and presentations with props and dress up Children learn to present with confidence, use emotion, and connect with the audience fluently Shy students and talkative ones alike will benefit and learn form this class

Instructor: Gurus Education

REACTION IN ACTIONS FULL DAY/HALF DAY

Junior Mad Scientists dive into the realms of the Chemicals and Physical world in this crazy week of nonstop action-and reaction! Kids explore our wonderlab and find eggs that don't break,, ice that doesn't melt and discover how to freeze time! Our young chemists perform spectacular hands on experiments and continue the fun at home with the gadgets they've designed in the lab!

Instructor: Mad Science Of The Bay

SPY ACADEMY FULL DAY/HALF DAY

From decoding messages to metal detectors and night visions, campers check out spy tech equipment and takehome lots of gadgets! Step into the shoes of a detective as you uncover the science involved in evidence gathering and analysis! Figure out the science of forensics and reveal who is behind those crazy capers! Become a super spy and learn cleaver ways of performing tasks as we take a hands on view of the science that spies use!

Instructor: Mad Science Of The Bay

Soccer Camp

Using our progressional curriculum, your young athlete will gain the technical skills and sport knowledge required for that next step into soccer.

Instructor: Skyhawks Sports Academy Location: De Anza Park

Soccer Camp Level 1

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

Instructor: Kidz Love Soccer Location: Calahan Park, 770 Pearlwood Way

Soccer Camp Level 2

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

Instructor: Kidz Love Soccer Location: Calahan Park, 770 Pearlwood Way

STEM EXPLORATIONS WITH LEGO®

MATERIALS

Master your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Apply real world concepts in physics, engineering and architecture through engineer-designed projects Projects are rotated seasonally to ensure that even returning students get a new experience, so join us to design and build as never before and explore craziest ideas

Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies

STEM+MINECRAFT WITH LEGO® MATERIALS

Prepare for a full day LEGO® camp packed with hands on and minds on STEM fun! First, build projects inspired by cool machines while applying real world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture Then, journey in to the Minecraft universe to build a Creeper, a Lava Trap and a Minecart! Engineer and craft innovative solutions in this full day themed engineering camp for LEGO® fanatics

Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies

TRACK & FIELD CAMP

The fundamentals of body positioning stride, proper stretching and cool-down techniques are taught Track and field events include javelin discus ,shot put, hurdles, long jump, triple jump and various running and relay events

Instructor: Skyhawks Sports Academy Location: Calahan Park, 770 Pearlwood Way

Volleyball Camp

Skyhawks Volleyball takes the energy and excitement of those great team sport and puts it all together into one fun-filled program All aspects of the game are taught through drills and exercises that focus on bumping, spiking, hitting and serving This camp is designed for the beginning to intermediate player.

Instructor: Skyhawks Sports Academy

Wizards And Wands Camp

Learn the art of wizard duels, potion making, spell casting, care of magical creatures and more! This program combines drama, visual arts, stage combat and dance in a mystical journey through your imagination Be transformed into students of the Hogwarts School and introduce families and friends to this magical world when they watch the final performance!

Instructor: CLAP

WACKY ROBOTS AND WIDGETS FULL DAY/HALF DAY

Whether your child loves to build things or destroy them, this week of camp includes lots of both! Junior Mad Science engineers design and build structures using simple tools and their imaginations. Then the machine madness starts children discover how different machines, both simple and complex, are used in our daily lives! Kids design simple machines using pulleys, wedges, screws, levers and have fun learning how catapults work We use the skills we've learned to build a Mad Science robot that we can keep, all while learning the science of robotics!

Instructor: Mad Science Of The Bay

YOUNG INVENTORS FULL DAY/HALF DAY

Creative Contraption Warning! This Mad Science camp is designed by you-the Inventor! Each day you'll be given a series of challenges which must be overcome using basic materials, simple machines, tips from world famous inventors and the most important thing of allyour imagination! With a little bit of ingenuity, you'll construct catapults and forts, then lay siege to the castle Assemble you own working light stick and prepare to rule the galaxy! While Thomas Edison said, invention is 10% inspiration and 90% perspiration; this camp is 100% fun!

Instructor: Mad Science Of The Bay

Wilderness Medicine Camp

Join Little Medical School and discover the exciting world of Wilderness Medicine! Explore STEM concepts and gain valuable outdoor skills through interactive role playing, arts and crafts. Topic include various weather exposure, emergencies, snake bites and more!

Instructor: Little Medical School

BADMINTON OPEN PLAY (FRI.)

Come play badminton on a great court, with great people, where attendance is controlled. This class will allow you to reserve your spot with quick rotations between matches Keep your badminton game top notch

Instructor: PRNS Volunteer

BADMINTON OPEN PLAY (TH.)

Come play badminton on a great court, with great people, where attendance is controlled This class will allow you to reserve your spot with quick rotations between matches. Keep your badminton game top notch

Instructor: PRNS Volunteer

Bridge Beginning

Bridge is great exercise for your brain! Come on out and join other active adults who enjoy playing the game of bridge Instruction provided

Instructor: PRNS Volunteer

Bridge Beginning Ii

Bridge is great exercise for your brain! Come on out and join other active adults who enjoy playing the game of bridge Participants should be familiar with Bridge terminology and have some experience in bidding and playing the hand. If you already know the basics of bridge, and are looking for a refresher, this is a great class for you! Instruction is provided

Instructor: PRNS Volunteer

Creative Crafts

Experience the fun of successful crafting sessions with others. Students teach each other new techniques and crafts No Instructor Students work on variety of art projects

Instructor: PRNS Volunteer

Creative Writing

Creative writing is a great brain exercise. If you have ever felt the need to put your feelings into a poem or a short story this is the class for you No experience needed

Instructor: PRNS Volunteer

Handwork For Others

Enjoy socializing with others while making wonderful blankets and clothing items for donations

Instructor: PRNS Volunteer