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SUMMER CAMPS
from Almaden Community Center | Summer 2023 | Community Activity Guide
by San José Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Community Center Brochures
Basketball Camp Full Day
This fun, skill-intensive program is designed for beginning to intermediate players Using progressional curriculum, we focus on the whole player-teaching sportsmanship and teamwork Boys and girls will learn the fundamentals of passing, shooting, ball handling, rebounding and defense Participants should bring a water bottle, several snacks and a lunch for full-day programs
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Instructor: Skyhawks Sports Academy
Beach Volleyball Camp
Skyhawks Beach Volleyball takes the energy and excitement if this 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, setting, spiking, hitting and serving This camp is designed for the beginning to intermediate player.
Instructor: Skyhawks Sports Academy
Location: 15652 Almaden Expressway San Jose
Beginning Golf Camp
Campers will learn the fundamentals of swinging, putting, body positioning, etiquette and keeping score The program is specifically designed for the entry-level player, simplifying instruction so that young players can make an easy and effective transition onto the golf course All equipment provided
Instructor: Skyhawks Sports Academy
Location: Calahan Park, 770 Pearlwood Way
Basketball Camp Half Day
This fun, skill-intensive program is designed for beginning to intermediate players Using progressional curriculum, we focus on the whole player-teaching sportsmanship and teamwork Boys and girls will learn the fundamentals of passing, shooting, ball handling, rebounding and defense Participants should bring a water bottle, several snacks and a lunch for full-day programs
Instructor: Skyhawks Sports Academy
BUILDING CONFIDENCE IN PUBLIC SPEAKING & WRITING - SUPERHEROES
Confidence is my superpower! The "Superheroes" theme-based activities, speech topics make a fun learning environment for students Students do tonguetwister challenges, story-telling, poems, games 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 from class.
Instructor: Gurus Education
Camp Dance
A little bit of everything! Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-hop, Gymnastics, Cheer, Singing, and Hawaiian are all taught in the great half-day camp Participants are placed in age-appropriate classes. Please bring a snack and water bottle Great recital for parents on Friday!
Instructor: Dance Arts Academy
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
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
ECO-EXPLORERS FULL DAY/HALF DAY
Young biologists use all their sense when they explore the natural world around them Have fun finding and magnifying nature's smallest creatures, pour plaster casts of animal tracks, and make recycled paper! Discover how birds thrive and solve the mystery of what Mr Owl ate for lunch! Make and take home something everyday like a cell model, a creature habitat and more fun stuff
Children must know how to read and write complete sentences
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
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
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!
Instructor: 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
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
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
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
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
Creative Crafts
Experience the fun of successful crafting sessions with others Students teach each other new techniques and crafts. Students work on variety of art projects. This is a self-led class, no instruction provided.
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
BRIDGE BEGINNING LEVEL 1 -2
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 Level 3
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
Handwork For Others
Enjoy socializing with others while making wonderful blankets and clothing items for donations
Instructor: PRNS Volunteer
Quilters
The Quilters meet weekly to make beautiful quilts, bags, wall hangings, table runners, and more while socializing with other participants. This group works on individual and group projects and provides quilters with an opportunity to share ideas and techniques The class is for people of all skill levels from beginners to experts Each quilter is required to bring their own supplies; sewing machine, rotary cutter, fabric, thread, etc... No instruction provided
Instructor: PRNS Volunteer
SPANISH- BEGINNING (VIRTUAL)
If you have very little, or do not have knowledge of Spanish, this is the class for you. This class concentrates on the development of basic language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing), with emphasis on oral communication Textbook Spanish Now! Level 1, eight edition ISBN 978-1-4380-7523-5 Make sure to buy the book prior the first lesson. Instructor has over twenty years of teaching experience in private post-secondary institutions This class is online through the Zoom App After signing up for the class, you will receive a receipt email with the class zoom link and password in the notes section.
Instructor: Victor Alvarado
SPANISH- INTERMEDIATE (VIRTUAL)
If you have very little knowledge of Spanish, this is the class for you. This class concentrates on the development of basic language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing), with emphasis on oral communication Textbook Spanish Now! Level 1, eight edition ISBN 978-1-4380-7523-5. Make sure to buy the book prior the first lesson. Instructor has over twenty years of teaching experience in private post-secondary institutions This class is online through the Zoom App After signing up for the class, you will receive a receipt email with the class zoom link and password in the notes section
Instructor: Victor Alvarado
SPANISH- ADVANCED (VIRTUAL)
This class is perfect for previously enrolled students who want to continue improving their Spanish-speaking skills, as well for those new enrollees who have intermediate proficiency in Spanish By the end of this course, the student should be comfortable reading, speaking, and writing in Spanish using correct verb tenses. The book is Spanish Now! Level 1, eight edition ISBN 978-1-4380-7523-5 Make sure to buy the book prior the first lesson Instructor has over twenty years of teaching experience in private post-secondary institutions
This class is online through the Zoom App After signing up for the class, you will receive a receipt email with the class zoom link and password in the notes section.
Instructor: Victor Alvarado
LINE DANCE IMPROVER/INTERMEDIATE
Have fun and burn calories while you expand your knowledge and expertise in line dancing Put on your dancing shoes or boots and join the fun! You will dance to all kinds of music including country, pop, latin, jazz, etc and all rhythms including cha-cha, 2-step, waltz, tango, night-club 2-step, etc This is an intermediate level class. Partners are not required.
Instructor: Robert Boesel
LINE DANCE LEVEL 1-2
Great for a person with two left feet who needs the extra TCL! This is an introductory class for anyone who has never line danced before Come find out how much fun your two feet will learn! The lessons are easy and a great experience Partners are not required and no prior experience needed.
Instructor: Robert Boesel
Morning Stretch
Join this class for easy to learn, effective exercises. Come for a head-to-toe workout Improve your cardiovascular, respiratory, and circulatory systems and increase muscle tone and improve flexibility. This class has varies from chair exercises and standing exercises.
Instructor: Staff, City Of San Jose
Tai Chi
This is a graceful exercise using slow circular movements and deep breathing Tai Chi is great in helping the body improve strength and balance while relieving stress The session will work on refining tai chi forms from previous seasons such as 24 form, 37 form, 32 sword, and tai chi kung fu fan
Participants are encouraged to bring water and a hat to shield from the sun Wear something loose to allow for easy movement.
Instructor: PRNS Volunteer
YUAN JI (CHIH) DANCE
The Yuan Ji (Chih) Dance is a mixture of dance, martial art, physical therapy, and the "Chi" exercise. It has the effect of the Chinese traditional massage, where physical exercise is combined with entertainment, body building, and health care Frequent practice of this exercise can reduce blood pressure and increase the flexibility of muscles. Enjoy this artistic dance and join in with a great group of participants
Instructor: PRNS Volunteer
TABLE TENNIS/PING PONG (M/W)
Table tennis is the most popular racket sport in the world, also known as ping pong, is a sport in which two or four players hit a lightweight, hollow ball back and forth with rackets The game takes place on a hard table divided by a net. This is a great group and there is the opportunity for tournaments and competitions in house. Please note that all participants will be required to follow posted table tennis rules This is a self led class, no instruction provided.
Instructor: PRNS Volunteer