Emma prusch farm park

EMMA PRUSCH farm park

647 South King Rd. | (408) 794-6262

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EMMA PRUSCH FARM PARK

647 S King Road, San Jose, CA 95116

ph. (408)794-6262

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SJ RECREATION PRESCHOOL Please consider the following policies and requirements before registering for an ECR class offered by the City of San José  Parents provide snack and stay to volunteer 1-2 times during the session.  Non-registered children are not allowed in the class at any time. Please make arrangements for siblings on your participation day.  A birth certificate may be requested for age confirmations.  Participants must be toilet trained by first day of program (with the exception of the Time for Two’s and Three’s At The Farm)  The City of San José, Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services provide recreational programs ONLY and not licensed childcare.  Class maximum is 20 or fewer. After reaching the capacity your child can be put on a waitlist. Teacher to child ratio is 1:10

LITTLE SPROUTS AM/PM

THE HATCHERY (KINDER TOT AND TINY TOT)

Little Sprouts introduces two and three year olds to the classroom environment. Children will develop socialization and fine -motor skills through songs, games, and activities. Be prepared to meet farm animals and spend time in the garden.

Parents are required to stay each meeting, but children will transition to being independent. Parents will also participate in providing healthy snacks.

This program is an opportunity to introduce preschoolers to farm life and animals. Activities will include caring for farm animals, songs, stories, crafts, garden fun and games to develop socialization skills, eye-hand coordination and motor skills. Your child will also learn alphabet sounds, shapes, and colors. Participants must be toilet trained.

Course # 420.2.0308 420.2.0309 420.2.0310 420.2.0311

Time 9:30am-11:30am 12:30pm-2:30pm 9:30am-11:30am 12:30pm-2:30pm

Date Day Ages Mtg Res Scholarship Price 9/20-10/14 Sa 2.5-3.5 16 $244 $61.00 $61.00 9/20-10/14 Sa 2.5-3.5 16 $244 10/25-11/22 Sa 2.5-3.5 16 $244 $61.00 10/25-11/22 Sa 2.5-3.5 16 $244 $61.00

Course # 420.2.0300 420.2.0301 420.2.0302 420.2.0303

Time 9:30am-12:00pm 1:00pm-3:30pm 9:30am-12:00pm 1:00pm-3:30pm

Date 8/29-10/14 8/29-10/14 10/24-12/9 10/24-12/9

Day Ages Mtg Res Scholarship Price M-F 3-4 33 $342 $85.5 M-F 4-5 33 $342 $85.5 $85.5 M-F 3-4 33 $342 M-F 4-5 33 $342 $85.5

TIME FOR TWO’S & THREE’S AT THE FARM This program is a wonderful exploration for two and three year olds. The class will focus on socialization and learning through play. Children will have free choice of activities, including feeding the farm animals. Some activities may be messy, so wear your grubbies! Only enrolled children may attend. Price includes parent and one child only.

Course # Time Date Day Ages Mtg Res Scholarship Price 420.2.0305 9:30am-11:30am 8/20-10/8 Sa 2-3 6 $79 $19.75 420.2.0306 9:30am-11:30am 10/22-12/3 Sa 2-3 6 $79 $19.75

ARTS AND CRAFTS

CAMPS

MOMMY AND ME ART AT THE GROTTOS

HOLIDAY COUNTDOWN FUN CAMP

Bring your little ones out to Alum Rock Park for a fun art class.

Participants will learn about the Grottos at Alum Rock Park and create cool works of art to take home. Activities include finger painting, drawing, clay play and more.

All materials will be provided. *PLEASE NOTE: This class will meet at Alum Rock Park.

Spend part of your day at the farm where you will participate in various holiday crafts, including baking! There will be many fun sports and games, and all participants will have hands-on time with the animals and gardening chores!

Course # Time 311.2.0100 10:00am-11:00am 311.2.0101 10:00am-11:00am

Date 9/10 11/12

Day Ages Mtg Res Scholarship Price Sa 2-5 1 $10 $2.50 Sa 2-5 1 $10 $2.50

DANCE

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TAP/BALLET This class introduces children to the basics of both ballet and tap, combining creative movement, grace and balance. Students learn basic steps such as shuffles, rhythm exercises, and springs and elementary ballet including plies, tendus, and passes. Wear dance attire and bring tap and ballet shoes. Parents are invited back at the end of program for a class demonstration.

Course # Time Date Day Ages Mtg Res Scholarship Price 420.2.0205 11:00am-11:40am 8/27-10/15 Sa 3-4 6 $84 $21.00 420.2.0206 11:45am-12:45pm 8/27-10/15 Sa 5-10 6 $84 $21.00 420.2.0207 11:00am-11:40am 10/29-12/10 Sa 3-4 6 $84 $21.00 420.2.0208 11:45am-12:45pm 10/29-12/10 Sa 5-10 6 $84 $21.00

EMMA PRUSCH FARM PARK

Course # Time Date Day Ages Mtg Res Scholarship Price 420.2.1000 10:00am-2:00pm 12/13-12/16 T-Th 5-13 4 $80 $20

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You may make a donation to the City-Wide Scholarship Program when registering online. We greatly appreciate your support of PRNS programs.

647 S King Road, San Jose, CA 95116

ph. (408)794-6262

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ENRICHMENT/EDUCATION MATH MENTORING

READING REMEDIES

Math Tutoring will give your child the confidence needed to succeed and a helping hand to develop skills. Students must bring in their math homework, math book, and their own pencil/ paper to each class.

Reading Remedies is designed to improve your child's vocabulary, spelling and reading comprehension. Parents will need to provide reading materials requested by the instructor.

Please bring pencil and lined paper to each class.

Course # 420.2.0400 420.2.0402 420.2.0404 420.2.0406

Course # 420.2.0401 420.2.0403 420.2.0405 420.2.0407

Time Date Day Ages 3:30pm-4:30pm 9/6-9/22 Tu, Th 5-13 3:30pm-4:30pm 9/27-10/13 Tu, Th 5-13 3:30pm-4:30pm 10/18-11/3 Tu, Th 5-13 3:30pm-4:30pm 11/8-11/29 Tu, Th 5-13

Mtg 6 6 6 6

Res Scholarship Price $75 $18.75 $75 $18.75 $75 $18.75 $75 $18.75

Time Date Day Ages 4:30pm-5:30pm 9/6-9/22 Tu, Th 5-13 4:30pm-5:30pm 9/27-10/13 Tu, Th 5-13 4:30pm-5:30pm 10/18-11/3 Tu, Th 5-13 4:30pm-5:30pm 11/8-11/29 Tu, Th 5-13

Mtg 6 6 6 6

Res Scholarship Price $75 $18.75 $75 $18.75 $75 $18.75 $75 $18.75

SPECIALTY CLASSES ALL ABOUT SNAKES

INSECT WORLD

Have you ever met Boris? If you've ever visited the Alum Rock visitors' center, chances are you have. Boris is the park's resident gopher snake. If you would like to learn more about Boris and other types of snakes, enroll now in the All About Snakes class at Alum Rock Park. Activities include a nature hike, games, and crafts. *PLEASE NOTE: This class will meet at Alum Rock Park.

Do you like beetles, spiders, and dragonflies? Participants will go on a bug hunt, observe and identify various insects, create bug inspired and do so in a beautiful natural setting. *PLEASE NOTE: This class will meet at Alum Rock Park.

Course # Time 311.2.0705 10:00am-11:00am

Date 9/17

Day Ages Mtg Res Scholarship Price Sa 5+ 1 $10 $2.50

BREAD MAKING BASICS Come learn the basics of bread making at Emma Prusch farm. Participants will learn how to make flat bread, pretzels and homemade pizza dough. Recipes and sour dough starter will be available to take home. All materials will be provided.

Course # Time 420.2.0700 12:30pm-2:00pm

Date 11/12

Learn the basics of cheese making! Participants will make fresh farmhouse cheese and have the opportunity to sample other freshly made dairy products. Join us at the farm and prepare to get cheesy! All materials will be provided.

Date 9/10

Feathers are a symbol of beauty, enlightenment, and freedom.

Discover how feathers grow and go hunting for real feathers on the farm. Participants will learn how to use feathers to make earrings, hair clips, fans, pens, and more! Birds include: peacocks, guinea fowl, ducks, chickens, turkeys, and geese.

Date 9/24

Kids will have the opportunity to assist park staff in feeding the ducks, goats, chickens, rabbits, geese, sheep and miniature pigs.

Date 9/10 10/8 11/12

EMMA PRUSCH FARM PARK

NATURE ART AT ALUM ROCK PARK Join the Alum Rock Park Naturalist and create wonderful works of art using natural objects found throughout the park. *PLEASE NOTE: This class will meet at Alum Rock Park.

Course # Time 311.2.0707 11:00am-12:00pm

Date 10/22

Day Ages Mtg Res Scholarship Price Sa 5-12 1 $15 $3.75

PIZZA A LA PRUSCH This class will demonstrate how pizza is made from the dough have the opportunity to take home a dough ball and fresh vegetables from the garden.

Course # Time 420.2.0703 12:30pm-2:30pm

Date 11/19

Day Ages Mtg Res Scholarship Price Sa 5+ 1 $28 $7.00

SATURDAY HOLIDAY ADVENTURE

dening activities, holiday crafts, and more! Lunch and snacks will be provided.

Course # Time 420.2.0750 10:00am-4:00pm 420.2.0751 10:00am-4:00pm

Date 12/3 12/10

Day Ages Mtg Res Scholarship Price $8.75 Sa 5-13 1 $35 Sa 5-13 1 $35 $8.75

Day Ages Mtg Res Scholarship Price Sa 5+ 1 $20 $5.00

FEED THE FARM ANIMALS

Course # Time 420.2.0705 9:00am-10:00am 420.2.0706 9:00am-10:00am 420.2.0707 9:00am-10:00am

Day Ages Mtg Res Scholarship Price Sa 5-12 1 $15 $3.75

Day Ages Mtg Res Scholarship Price Bring your kids to the farm while you do your holiday shopSa 5+ 1 $27 $6.75 ping! The children will keep busy doing animal chores, gar-

FEATHER HUNTERS

Course # Time 420.2.0702 12:30pm-2:00pm

Date 10/8

Day Ages Mtg Res Scholarship Price up. Participants will practice kneading, tossing pizza dough, Sa 5+ 1 $27 $6.75 and learn how to make various sauces. Participants will also

CHEESE MAKING CLASS

Course # Time 420.2.0701 12:30pm-2:00pm

Course # Time 311.2.0706 10:00am-11:00am

Day Ages Mtg Sa 3+ 1 Sa 3+ 1 Sa 3+ 1

Res Scholarship Price $10 $2.50 $10 $2.50 $10 $2.50

Saturday October 1, 2016 from 10am-5pm FREE Parking and Admission There will be live mountain music, dancing with professional callers, pumpkin patch, hay wagon rides, apple juice tasting, plant sales, and park tours. Pack a lunch or enjoy food from local vendors.

647 S King Road, San Jose, CA 95116

ph. (408)794-6262

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HORSE RIDES & HORSE RIDING LESSONS, INSTRUCTED BY CHAPARRAL COUNTY CORPORATION AT EMMA PRUSCH FARM PARK! FUN ON THE FARM AT EMMA PRUSCH Fun on the farm is a program especially created for preschoolers ages 2 to 5. Through hands on interaction the children will improve counting, vocabulary skills, and reinforce caring, patience, and taking turns.

Course # Time 420.2.0720 10:00am-11:00am 420.2.0721 10:00am-11:00am 420.2.0722 10:00am-11:00am 420.2.0723 10:00am-11:00am 420.2.0724 10:00am-11:00am 420.2.0725 10:00am-11:00am 420.2.0726 10:00am-11:00am 420.2.0727 10:00am-11:00am 420.2.0728 10:00am-11:00am 420.2.0729 10:00am-11:00am 420.2.0730 10:00am-11:00am 420.2.0731 10:00am-11:00am 420.2.0732 10:00am-11:00am

Date 8/27 9/10 9/17 9/24 10/8 10/15 10/22 10/29 11/5 11/12 11/19 12/3 12/10

Day Ages Mtg Sa 2-5 1 Sa 2-5 1 Sa 2-5 1 Sa 2-5 1 Sa 2-5 1 Sa 2-5 1 Sa 2-5 1 Sa 2-5 1 Sa 2-5 1 Sa 2-5 1 Sa 2-5 1 Sa 2-5 1 Sa 2-5 1

Res Scholarship Price $25 $6.25 $25 $6.25 $25 $6.25 $25 $6.25 $25 $6.25 $25 $6.25 $25 $6.25 $25 $6.25 $25 $6.25 $25 $6.25 $25 $6.25 $25 $6.25 $25 $6.25

HORSE RIDES AT ALUM ROCK PARK Take your child on a safe and fun horse ride. Our seasoned horses are here for your kids to enjoy. This ride is for children ages 2 to 6 years. Helmet is required and supplied at no cost.

Horse rides are available Saturdays and Sundays (weather permitting) from 12:00pm-4:00pm. Each horse ride is $10 per child per approximately 10 minutes. Registrations are taken on a drop-in basis during the weekends.

Horse rides will be held near the Rustic Land Picnic Area.

HORSE RIDES AT THE PRUSCH FARM Take your child on a safe and fun horse ride. Our seasoned horses are here for your kids to enjoy. This ride is for children ages 2 to 6 years. Helmet is required and supplied at no cost.

Horse rides are available Saturdays and Sundays (weather permitting) from 12:00pm-4:00pm. Each horse ride is $10 per child per approximately 10 minutes. Registrations are taken on a drop-in basis during the weekends.

Horse rides will be held in the livestock barn.

WESTERN RIDING LESSON AT EMMA PRUSCH In beginning western lessons you will learn to mount, dismount, steer, stop, and make your horse go. You will also learn balance, posting, and much more, including horse safety. Helmet is required and supplied at no cost.

Course #

420.2.0760 420.2.0761 420.2.0762 420.2.0763 420.2.0764 420.2.0765 420.2.0766 420.2.0767 420.2.0768 420.2.0769 420.2.0770 420.2.0771 420.2.0772

Time

11:00am-12:00pm 11:00am-12:00pm 11:00am-12:00pm 11:00am-12:00pm 11:00am-12:00pm 11:00am-12:00pm 11:00am-12:00pm 11:00am-12:00pm 11:00am-12:00pm 11:00am-12:00pm 11:00am-12:00pm 11:00am-12:00pm 11:00am-12:00pm

Date

8/27 9/10 9/17 9/24 10/8 10/15 10/22 10/29 11/5 11/12 11/19 12/3 12/10

EMMA PRUSCH FARM PARK

Day Ages Mtg

Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa

8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+

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Res Scholarship Price

$24 $24 $24 $24 $24 $24 $24 $24 $24 $24 $24 $24 $24

$6.00 $6.00 $6.00 $6.00 $6.00 $6.00 $6.00 $6.00 $6.00 $6.00 $6.00 $6.00 $6.00

647 S King Road, San Jose, CA 95116

ph. (408)794-6262

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EMMA PRUSCH FARM PARK

647 S King Road, San Jose, CA 95116

ph. (408)794-6262

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Register Online www.sanjoseca.gov/prns

EMMA PRUSCH FARM PARK

EMMA PRUSCH FARM PARK REGISTRATION POLICIES    

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Our method of registration is designed to offer equal access to all. San José residents and Active Adult members are eligible for early registration.

Customers can register for any class at any PRNS facility.

Registration will be accepted in person, mail, fax, or online.

Phone registrations will not be accepted.

Registration forms will be processed in the order they are received.

Registration will be accepted until the second class meeting if the course is still available. If the course requested is full, the participant will be registered for their second choice or placed on a wait list.

Please be prompt when dropping off or picking up your child from his/her class. Children may not enter the class until the scheduled class or activity time. Children who arrive late to a class or activity should enter quietly and join in the activity.

If a class is cancelled by the City, a make-up class will be added to the end of the session. In the event that a class cannot be rescheduled for a make-up by the City, a refund will be issued for the missed class. If the participant misses a class, no refunds will be issued.

All wait list participants will be contacted only if there is an available spot in the class.

REFUND/TRANSFER POLICY All refund and transfer requests need to be made in writing.  Request may be submitted in person to any PRNS facility or by email to SJRegistration@sanjoseca.gov.  All refund and transfer requests must be received at least 14 calendar days prior to the start of the program/class. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 14 calendar days prior to the start of the program/class.  There will be a $10 refund processing fee for EACH activity and EACH child.If a class was paid with cash or check, a refund check will be mailed and may take 6-8 weeks for processing.  If a class was paid with a credit card, the refund will be credited back to the credit card.  It may not be possible to refund the class materials charged by the instructor.  Refund and transfers may not be done online.  Transfers must be requested for classes in the same season.

MINIMUM ENROLLMENT/CLASS CANCELLATION The City of San José, Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services reserves the right to the cancel any class or activity that does not meet a set minimum enrollment. Please register early to avoid class cancellations. We will make every effort to notify you at least five days prior to the scheduled course starting date.

Please do not purchase supplies until five days prior to the start of the class. If a class is canceled, you will receive a full refund from the City, excluding class supplies.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED We want to provide quality programs to all participants. If you are not satisfied with your program, please let us know. Contact staff at your local facility or email us at SJRegistration@sanjoseca.gov

PRE-SCHOOL POLICIES Please refer to the SJ Recreation Preschool Section.

PAYMENT PLANS POLICY

Automatic payments are processed on the twentieth (20 th) day of each month. A full payment is required to hold your child’s spot for the following month. Additionally, if payment is not received by the 1st of the month, students will be withdrawn from the class. If your credit/debit card account changes, please notify the community center front desk staff. If you do not plan to have your child continue, we request that you notify the community center staff at least two (2) weeks prior to your child’s last day. This will allow us to stop your automatic payment on time.

LATE PICK UP POLICY The City of San José, Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services wants to ensure the safety and well-being of every participant. Participants must be picked up at the scheduled class end time. If, after five minutes, a participant is not picked up, we may charge $1.00 per participant for every minute thereafter. All fees must be paid prior to the participant returning to the class. We understand that emergencies may happen. If you have any emergency and are unable to pick up your child on time, contact the community center.

INCLUSION POLICY The City of San José, Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) encourages and supports the participation of individuals with all ability levels in programs and services.

To facilitate opportunities for people with and without disabilities and to engage in leisure pursuits together, PRNS provides inclusion support services. These services include, but are not limited to interpreters for the deaf or hearing impaired, improved signage, activity modification, additional staff training, accessible equipment and facility features and support staff. To ensure the consideration of the requested accommodation, please notify the specific facility where the program is provided at least two weeks in advance. For more information on inclusion opportunities, specialized recreation services and accommodations, please contact Therapeutic Services at 408.369.6438.

HOST YOUR NEXT EVENT AT PRUSCH PARK! Emma Prusch Farm Park offers hall and picnic area rentals to meet your event needs. We also have party packages available at $250! Please contact the office for more information.

PREREQUISITES FOR CLASS Please note all requirements, dates, and times for classes offered before enrolling. All participants must meet the age requirement on the first day of the class or activity.

EMMA PRUSCH FARM PARK

CONTACT US PARK OFFICE Phone: (408)794-6262 Fax: (408)926-9181

647 S King Road, San Jose, CA 95116

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