2023 CAMP SAN JOSE JR.

g p s e cool art projects, play games, learn fun songs, developing new s . Campers enjoy a low staff to child ratio of 1:10 and will follow all CDC guidelines as required.

Campers need to bring water, lunch and sunscreen each day. Each Camp San Jose Jr. session runs for one (1) week Scholarships available for those who qualify as funds are available

Southside

Community Center

5585 Cottle Rd. San José, CA 95123

Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Ages 3-5

$150 per week

*JUNETEENTH SESSION- 4 days- $131

*4TH OF JULY SESSION- 4 days- $131

**Times , days, themes, cost, etc. are subject to change

Course #

216.1.2011(Kinder Prep)

216.1.2019(Lil Learners)

216.1.2012(Kinder Prep)

216.1.2020(Lil Learners)

216.1.2013(Kinder Prep)

216.1.2021(Lil Learners)

216.1.2014(Kinder Prep)

216.1.2022(Lil Learners)

216 1 2015(Kinder Prep)

216 1 2023(Lil Learners)

216 1 2016(Kinder Prep)

216 1 2024(Lil Learners)

216 1 2017(Kinder Prep)

216 1 2025(Lil Learners)

216 1 2018(Kinder Prep)

216 1 2026(Lil Learners)

Themes

Who am I

Music & Rhythm At the Zoo Super Heroes

Jungle Animals Under the Sea Animal Wildlife

Fantasy Fun

To request an accommodation for City-sponsored events or an alternative format for printed materials, please contact Dustin Gordon at 408 629 3336 or (800) 735-2922 (TTY) as soon as possible, but at least three business days before the event Para más información: dustin gordon@sanjoseca gov dustin gordon@sanjoseca gov

Soccer Shots

Playable on almost any surface, these soccer-themed motor skill classes are very easy for youngsters to get into Classes focus on developing motor skills and self-confidence Core soccer skills are taught as well as an introduction to light competition. Instructor-to-student ratio is kept small to maximize individual development, and above all else we promote fun, fun, fun!

Instructor: Skyhawks Sports Academy

Location: Ramac Park Softball Field

Hoopster Tots

Learning basketball has never been more fun! These classes focus on dribbling, shot technique, passing and team work Adjustable hoops and appropriately sized basketballs are used to always provide just the right amount of challenge.

Instructor: Skyhawks Sports Academy

Location: Southside CC- Fitness/Dance Room

BALLET/TAP COMBO CLASS

Come join the fun! A great beginner gymnastics class teaching basic gymnastics skills, including movement exploration, balance, coordination and at the same time teaching agility and improving motor skills. Students will have fun learning Ballet positions, warm-ups, and tap steps Parents are allowed to stay the first 10 minutes of class and are encouraged to attend the last class for a great recital

Instructor: Dance Arts Academy

Location: Southside CC- Fitness/Dance Room

Indoor Soccer

Come and enjoy the world's most popular sport played indoors This could be your child's first time kicking a ball or they have been playing for most of their lives, we want to share our passion for soccer and while providing a safe and supportive environment for them. Our teacher will lead an encouraging environment designed to strengthen your child's cognitive abilities, develop their athletic skills, improve their soccer playing techniques, and build self-confidence through games, drills and activities

Instructor: City of San Jose Staff

Location: Southside CC- Multi-Purpose Room

No Class on July 1st

Mini Gym Stars

A great beginner gymnastics class teaching basic gymnastics skills, including movement exploration, balance, coordination and at the same time teaching agility and improving motor skills.

Instructor: Dance Arts Academy

Location: Southside CC- Fitness/Dance Room

MOM & DAD'S TIME OFF-FAIRYTALE FUN

This pop up class is great for moms, dads or whoever wants a little break! Let your kids express their creativity while you moms, dads and whomever else can enjoy some time to yourselves

The kids will have a blast in this class as we are inspired by the popular kids movies Frozen and Encanto. The kids will create beautiful themed activities related to their favorite princesses

Our first class will be inspired by the movie Frozen and our second class will celebrate the movie Encanto.

Instructor: City of San Jose Staff

Location: Southside CC- Room 4

Cookie Science Club

In this new and exciting class, the students will use basic cookie recipe ingredients to test and experiment How does each ingredient affect the cookies in flavor, texture, etc? Does amount or even consistency of the ingredients affect the cookies? We will of course have fun eating delicious cookies, but also have the opportunity learn about different ingredients and how they change and interact with an overall cookie recipe There will be 3 different sessions making 3 different types of cookies. The first session is chocolate chip, the second session is egg free and the third session is the kitchen sink(non-traditional with many ingredients) cookies.

Instructor: City of San Jose Staff

Location: Southside CC- Mini Kitchen

Carpentry Club

Instructor: City of San Jose Staff

Location: Southside CC- Room 7

No Class on July 1st

Glittery Art Adventures

Hey glitter fans, come to this class to experience this fun glitter filled day Come explore the messier side of art in this fun filled class We will roll up our sleeves and design some super sparkly glitter filled art projects. Glitter is so appealing and enjoyable to play with We hope to see you here in Glittery Art Adventures class

Instructor: City of San Jose Staff

Location: Southside CC- Room 6

No Class on July 1st.

The Carpentry Club will have the opportunity to build a variety of fun projects The children will learn a wide range of valuable carpentry skills such as measuring, fractions, sawing, drilling, rasping, fastening, sanding, shaping, assembly, and painting Hand in hand with the practical skills goes a wide variety of other worthy concepts such as abstract reasoning, applied mathematics, problem solving, craftsmanship, fine motor skills, respect for tools, and patience. 216.1.1233

Camp Dance

A little bit of everything! Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Gymnastics, Cheer, Singing and Hawaiian are all taught in this great half day camp Participants are placed in age-appropriate groups A snack and juice is provided A great recital for parents on Friday!

Instructor: Dance Arts Academy

Location: Southside CC- Fitness/ Dance Room

WACKY ROBOTS & 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 Area

Location: Southside CC- Room 6

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

Location: Southside CC- Room 6

Ocean Life Pastel

Join us for a five days of pastel fun as we learn about a new medium and explore art history by studying different artists and their work. Each day we will create one large drawing in pastel chalks

Instructor: Young Rembrandts Location: Southside CC- Room 7

Animal Cartoons

STEM-ULATING SCIENCE

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

Participants must be toilet trained

Instructor: Mad Science Of The Bay Area

Location: Southside CC- Room 6

No Class on July 4

My First Lab

Learn about everything form Air Pressure to Zebras! This week of discovery introduces kids to all facets of science Explore the science of the sea and the fascinating creatures that live there Campers become paleontologists by searching for fossils and participating in a mini dinosaur dig We become bubbleologists as we learn about the science of bubbles!

Instructor: Mad Science Of The Bay Area

Location: Southside CC- Room 6

Laugh-out-loud-funny! Mind-bendingly-adorable! Awesomebeyond-belief! These are just some of the words that best describe our Cartoon Animals Workshop If your child is a fan of cuddly animals and funny cartoons, this drawing workshop is especially tailored for his or her needs Over the course of five days, our students will learn how to draw animals of all shapes, sizes and colors. They will learn how to personify ordinary animals, transforming them into fully-realized cartoon characters Be a part of the something fun and special! Enroll your budding artist today!

Instructor: Young Rembrandts

Location: Southside CC- Room 7 No Class on July 4

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

Participants must be toilet trained

Instructor: Mad Science Of The Bay Area

Location: Southside CC- Room 6

SPY ACADEMY - FULL DAY/HALF DAY

From decoding messages to metal detectors and night vision, campers check out spy tech equipment and take home 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 the clever ways of performing tasks as we take a hands on view of the science that spies use!

Instructor: Mad Science Of The Bay Area

Location: Southside CC- Room 6

Brixology

BRIXOLOGY builds the foundation for our next generation of makers! Take home LEGO™ inspired projects each day! Learn engineering concepts while assembling a space station, boats and vehicles From carnival rides to machines that draw, take creativity to a whole new level and solve real-world design challenges! Masks are required for the duration of activity Bring a bottle water and snack

Instructor: Mad Science Of The Bay Area

Location: Southside CC- Room 6

JET CADETS- FULL DAY/HALF DAY

This hands-on Mad Science program teaches you all about aerodynamics and the world above us! Explore the basic principles of flight, build airplanes, ride a hovercraft and construct balloon copters Learn about celestial navigation and take home a rocket you build yourself!

YOUNG INVENTORS CAMP-FULL/HALF DAY

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 all – your imagination! With a little bit of ingenuity, you’ll construct catapults and forts, then lay siege to the castle. Assemble your own working light stick and prepare to rule the galaxy!

Instructor: Mad Science of The Bay Area

Location: Southside CC- Room 6

"FIZZ"- ICAL PHENOMENA CHE-MYSTERYFULL DAY/HALF DAY

Have a ton of fun as we whip up potions and experiment with all kinds of chemical reactions, including growing 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 Area

Location: Southside C.C- Room 6

Instructor: Mad Science of The Bay Area

Location: Southside CC- Room 6

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.

Instructor: Young Rembrandts

Location: Southside CC- Room 6

Art Start Camp

Children explore and experiment with painting, drawing, textures, collages, and other basic techniques As they stretch their imagination, little ones are also developing fine motor skills, color and shape recognition, listening and focusing. A variety of art materials will be used as they create their own original works of art! We will add group singing and dancing each day. Our group activities help children improve language and social skills, coordination, fine motor skills and a fun time for all

Instructor: CLAP Art

Location: Southside CC- Room 7

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: Ramac Park Softball Field

Tennis Camp

Grab your tennis racket and get ready to play! Whether your child is a beginning or intermediate player, this program will improve their game and help them get more enjoyment from tennis Our tennis programs focus on skill refinement as well as practice and match play to develop consistent, well-rounded tennis players

Instructor: Skyhawks Sports Academy Location: Los Paseos Tennis Courts

Track And 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

Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes Bring snacks and a water bottle

All participants receive an award certificate, Skyhawks t-shirt

Instructor: Skyhawks Sports Academy

Location: Ramac Park Softball Field

MINI-HAWK CAMP

This multi-sport program was developed to give 4-7 year-olds 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. Participants should wear appropriate clothing and running shoes; bring a water bottle and sunscreen/hat All children receive an award certificate, Skyhawks t-shirt and ball.

Sports

Soccer Camp

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

Participants should wear appropriate clothing, shin guards (optional) and running shoes Bring snacks, water bottle All participants receive an award certificate and a Skyhawks t-shirt.

Instructor: Skyhawks Sports Academy

Location: Ramac Park Softball Field

MULTI-SPORT CAMP

Multi-sport camps are designed to introduce young athletes to a variety of different sports in one setting Athletes will learn the rules and essential skills of each sport, along with vital life lessons such as respect and teamwork Participants should wear appropriate clothing, shin guards (optional) and running shoes; bring a few snacks, water bottle a baseball glove and sunscreen. All children receive an award certificate, Skyhawks t-shirt and ball

Instructor: Skyhawks Sports Academy

Location: Ramac Park Softball Field

Beginning Golf

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 Bring snacks, water bottle. All participants receive an award certificate and a Skyhawks t-shirt

Instructor: Skyhawks Sports Academy

Location:

Park Softball Field

Scholarships Available

The City of San Jose offers activity scholarships for children, seniors, and adults with disabilities who qualify. Scholarships will cover 50-70% of the class cost. Fill out the scholarship form and bring the necessary documents to any City of San Jose community center.

Contact any community center for information.

Beginner Spanish

Welcome to Beginner Spanish! Looking to add a new language to your life? Well look no further. Come spend time with us while we have fun learning something new. All levels of Spanish are welcome.

Instructor: Volunteer Led Location: Southside CC - Room 7 No Class on July 4

Ceramics

Learn alongside each other while creating beautiful useful pieces with your own hands! You will be working with different mediums and learning techniques to design and glaze. All levels are welcome.

Instructor: Volunteer Led Location: Southside CC - Room 7 & Kiln Room

Senior Nutrition Program

Lunch is served Monday through Friday from 11:30 a m -12:15pm for seniors age 60 and older We open the doors at 11 am The menu is listed in the monthly newsletter available at the community center Please call 408-629-9606 24 hours in advance to make reservations for your meal. Location: Southside CC- Multi-Purpose Room No meals available on June 19 and July 4

KNITTING & CROCHETING

Seeking beginners and advanced knitters and crochet enthusiasts to help grow our group! We are a small group who enjoy making things. Some work is accomplished while lots of socializing and sharing of techniques are spread around. Join us for a day and you will see the magic we create. Please bring your own materials.

Instructor: Volunteer Led Location:

Quilters

Quilting is the art of sewing two or more layers of material together to create a variety of textile products. Quilting techniques can be used to make bedspreads, wall hangings, clothing, oven mitts, and more. This group works on individual and group projects and provides quilters with an opportunity to share ideas and techniques. The class is for beginners or experienced quilters - lots of helpful advice available.

Instructor: Volunteer Led Location:

Tai Ji Quan

Enjoy this unique form of exercise Traditional Chinese dance brings energy, enjoyment and well-being of the body The mind enjoys the harmony of music, bringing peace and balance.

Instructor: Volunteer Led

Location: Southside CC- Rooms 8 & 9

ADULT TAP DANCE/"DAZZLING DIVAS"

Come and join the Dazzling Divas Dance Group and perform for Southside's special events. Registration is required.

Instructor: Volunteer Led

Location: Southside CC- Fitness Room

No Class on July 4

FITNESS OVER 50

Learn safe exercises for those 50+. Light Aerobic exercise at your own pace.

Instructor: Volunteer Led

Location: Southside CC- Rooms 8 & 9

No Class on June 19

Horseshoe Toss

Come and enjoy your morning while having fun playing a game of horseshoes. There is freshly made coffee and pastries each class Registration is required

Instructor: Volunteer Led

Location: Horseshoe Pit

No

June 19

Yuan Ji Dance

Enhance your body and mind with Yuan Ji Dance classical movements. Including a mixture of martial arts, physical therapy, meditation, dance and qigong exercise. Come get your body moving while you learn this unique and beautiful style of dance This multicultural dance promotes health and well-being for all

Instructor: Volunteer Led Location: Southside CC Multi-Purpose Room

TABLE TENNIS/PING PONG

Did you know that table tennis is the most popular racket sport in the world?! This is a fun and exciting activity that also improves hand-eye coordination. Come play for fun or participate in competitions. Join other table tennis enthusiasts at your local community center. Beginners welcome.

Instructor: Volunteer Led

Location: Southside CC- Rooms 8 & 9 No Class on June 19