youth FOREIGN LANGUAGE

PRE-INTRO TO FARSI

Age 5-15Y | Nima Farsi

This class will teach Persian culture and Farsi language through games, songs and music. $40 materials fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class.

Meeting Rooms at Oak Hill Park Community Center

#34268 Sep 8-Sep 29 F 4:30 PM-6:30 PM $80(R) $96(N)

Intro To Farsi Language

Age 5-15Y | Nima Farsi

Intro to Farsi language class teaches the fundamentals of the Farsi language. Learn Farsi alphabet, basic reading and writing in Farsi, and about the Persian culture, music, and dance. $40 materials fee is due to instructor on the first day of class.

Meeting Rooms at Oak Hill Park Community Center #34265

$96(N)

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED FARSI LANGUAGE

Age 5-15Y | Nima Farsi

Farsi language classes teaches intermediate and advance reading and writing in Farsi, as well as learning about history, geography, culture, music and dance. $40 materials fee is due to instructor on the first day of class.

Meeting Rooms at Oak Hill Park Community Center

youth Health & Fitness

Girls On The Run

Age 8-11Y | Girls On The Run

Trained coaches will guide a small team to build supportive connections that help them to set and achieve big goals, both on and off the track. Each practice consists of a social-emotional skill-building lesson, movement games, and a running workout, all from the nationally recognized Girls on the Run curriculum. All materials are provided. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing with layers so that you can enjoy seated outdoor activities as well as running conditioning. Comfortable, closed-toed shoes, ideally running shoes, are required. For girls in 3rd-5th grade.

#34269 Nov 3-Nov 17 F 4:30 PM-6:30 PM $60(R) $72(N) #34422

Lower Level Picnic Tables at Sycamore Valley Park #34270 Sep 12-Nov 2

Hobbies & interests

Black Dragon Chess

Age 6-12Y | Black Dragon Chess

Introduce your child to the elegant, centuries old game of Chess! Studies show clear academic, social and cognitive benefits for chess-playing children, but most importantly, it's fun! Classes include supervised play emphasizing learning and good sportsmanship. All levels welcome, beginners through advanced. Serving Danville Schools and Residents since 2005!!! No class 10/4, 11/1, 11/22

Mount Diablo Room at Danville Library

#34290 Sep 13-Dec 6 W 3:30 PM-4:30 PM

Chess Wizards Club

Age 6-13Y | Chess Wizards

Chess Wizards is a premier chess education company providing students fun, informative, challenging chess lessons. Chess Wizards teaches children many important life concepts, such as learning the ability to win graciously and accept defeat with dignity and sportsmanship. Students will be divided into groups according to their chess experience. At the end of this session, each student will have the chance to participate in a mini-chess tournament. No class 10/14, 11/11, & 11/25.

Las Trampas Room at Danville Community Center

SEWING CLASS FOR 1ST-5TH GRADES

Age 6-10Y | Spanish Academy Staff

"Mom, I want to learn how to sew!" Sewing is not only fun and creative; but it is a useful life skill. Children will learn how to safely thread a needle, draw and cut-out a pattern, and hand sew their own pieces. Sewing techniques learned in this class: running stitch, slipstitch, how to sew buttons, and more. New projects introduced each session for returning students! $25 materials fee due to instructor on first day of class. No class 11/1 & 11/22.

Mount Diablo Room at Danville Library

LEARN THE SKILLS OF MAGNETIC SPEAKING & DEBATING

Age 8-14Y | Gurus Education Staff

Make your biggest fear, your greatest triumph!! This class will not only focus on presentation skills, but also provides a foundation for critical thinking, effective writing and making a persuasive impact with confidence!! No class 10/5.

Swain House at Hap Magee Ranch Park

Junior Hip Hop

Age 5-8Y | Studio 8 Staff

Pop ‘n’ lock, twirl and bounce to fun age-appropriate hip hop music for kids! Class begins with a creative warm up, and across the floor skills that incorporate the use of props and basic hip hop movements. Please wear dancewear and clean tennis shoes. No class 11/21.

Ballroom at Oak Hill Park Community Center

#34309 Sep 12-Dec 12 T 4:15 PM-5:00 PM $260(R) $312(N)

Junior Jazz Ballet Tap

Age 5-8Y | Studio 8 Staff

Great introduction to several genres of dance including jazz, ballet and tap. The course encourages creative learning while giving your child a strong foundation in dance. Please wear dance wear and ballet and tap shoes. Hair up away from face. No class 11/21.

Ballroom at Oak Hill Park Community Center

#34311 Sep 12-Dec 12 T 3:30 PM-4:15 PM

Junior Jazz Cheer

Age 5-8Y | Studio 8 Staff

$312(N)

Come learn Cheerleading basics and jazz technique in this fun and upbeat class! Come learn cheers, jumps, and jazz dance moves. The class is taught in a creative & imaginative way to help engage young students. No class 11/22.

Ballroom at Oak Hill Park Community Center

#34310 Sep 13-Dec 13 W

HIP HOP

Age 7-12Y | Studio 8 Staff

A high energy class! Come learn fun and funky moves and the newest trends in Hip Hop. Dance to the latest age-appropriate hip hop music. Please wear comfortable clothing and clean tennis shoes. No class 11/22.

Ballroom at Oak Hill Park Community Center

#34308 Sep 13-Dec 13 W 4:15 PM-5:00 PM $260(R) $312(N)

Youth Irish Dance

Age 5-12Y | Victoria Dunlap

Entry/beginning level Irish dance class where participants will learn fundamental Irish dance technique, choreography, and how to count the different types of Irish music. Along the way, dancers will develop and improve flexibility, stamina, make friends, and build confidence!

Valley Oak Room at Danville Community Center #34238

Theatre Performance Workshop

Age 7-14Y | Jeff Seaberg

"Chester Saves Christmas" is a new Christmas play to welcome back the Theatre Performance Workshop (TPW) Chester is a mild-mannered mail dog at the North Pole Post Office. But there is trouble at the North Pole! Santa hasn't received any of the children's letters to him, so he doesn't know what any of the kids want for Christmas! Chester must find the letters and get them to Santa in time to save Christmas for all the kids! With the help of a few friends, and singing a few songs, everyone will have a Merry Christmas. Activities include auditioning, rehearsing and basic theatre skills. Each child receives personalized support and guidance. Good reading skills a plus. Class culminates in 4 performances at the Village Theatre the weekend after Thanksgiving, November 24 - November 26.

The first class is held at the Village Theatre. Class locations switch between the Village Theatre and Hap McGee Ranch Park. Class meeting locations and dates will be given out on the first day of class.

CAMP DANVILLE: THANKSGIVING BREAK

Age 5-10Y | Town Staff

Are your kids excited for Thanksgiving Break? Children will participate in a variety of games and activities while creating several arts and crafts projects. All registered participants will receive an information email prior to camp. Children should wear comfortable, layered clothing and closed toe shoes and bring a sack lunch and water. Please add your participant to the waitlist if an activity shows no available space. This program has the potential for additional capacity based on demand.

Meeting Rooms at Oak Hill Park Community Center

CAMP DANVILLE: WINTER BREAK

Age 5-10Y | Town Staff

Are your kids excited for Winter Break? Bundle up for winter and enjoy a wonderland of themed fun. Children will participate in a variety of games and activities while creating several arts and crafts projects. All registered participants will receive an information email prior to camp. Children should wear comfortable, layered clothing and closed toe shoes and bring a sack lunch and water. Please add your participant to the waitlist if an activity shows no available space. This program has the potential for additional capacity based on demand. No camp 1/6 & 1/7.

Ballroom at Oak Hill Park Community Center

KIDS' DAY OUT

Age 5-9Y | Town Staff

Looking for some fun now that school's out? Look no further! Our recreation staff has put together a great lineup of arts & crafts, games, and activities themed around each season. Join us and bring siblings and friends along too! Depending on the date, the location may change. To attend, you must register in advance, and children should be potty-trained without using Pull-ups. We recommend wearing comfortable, layered play clothes and closedtoe shoes. Remember to bring a snack, lunch, and water each day. If your chosen activity is full, don't worry! You can add your child to the waitlist, as we can accommodate more participants based on demand. Pre-registration is required.

Meeting Rooms at Oak Hill Park Community Center

EXPERIMENTS FOR KIDS!

Age 5-10Y | Nicole Beedle

In this science course, students will have the opportunity to learn through hands-on experiments. Learning can and should be fun, and this class has been developed based on that premise. Create fantastic fizzy solutions, grow beautiful crystals, "dissect" a stuffed animal, and more! All in a supportive environment that encourages questions, curiosity, and personal growth. $75 materials fee due to instructor on first day of class.

Cottage at Hap Magee Ranch Park

#34175 Sep 14-Oct 26 Th 3:30 PM-5:00 PM $350(R) $420(N)

How To Build A Website

Age 6-17Y | Siliconvalley 4u

Websites are the easiest and quickest way for an organization to increase its credibility. Today, users expect a lot out of the web page. It should load fast, expose the desired service, and be comfortable to view on all devices from desktop computers to tablets and mobile phones. Here’s your chance to create your own. This class is designed to help students understand how websites are created, and how they work.

Online via Zoom #34297

Minecraft Madness

Age 6-14Y | Siliconvalley 4u

Join the adventure as you build your own world, fight mobs, and explore different landscapes. Minecraft is a video game with limitless possibilities. Minecraft usually had been described as the game with no rules. This class will tackle the world of Minecraft but with a twist! We will explore the game with a little bit of CODING! Classes will be taught online! Students will explore Minecraft from the comfort of their home!

Online via Zoom #34298

3d Printing

Age 6-11Y | Siliconvalley 4u

3D printing is the construction of a threedimensional object from a CAD model or a digital 3D model. This class is open to beginning and advanced students. Topics covered aims to provide students the knowledge of basic 3D Printing. Students will explore and create their own 3D models through software. Online via Zoom

Python For Beginners

Age 6-17Y | Siliconvalley 4u

Python is a powerful general-purpose programming language that has been around since the 1980s. It is one of the recommended languages to learn for students who are beginning to learn coding. The aim of this class is to help the students jumpstart their journey in Python. This not only aims to provide basics of Python, but as the course progresses, students will have a chance to transfer to a more advanced Python class.

Online via Zoom

Scratch

Age 6-17Y | Siliconvalley 4u

Scratch is a great language recommended for beginners in coding. It allows you to create animated and interactive stories, games, and movies. Topics covered in this class will introduce the students to Scratch all the way up to creating their own animations.

Online via Zoom #34300

KIDS' NIGHT OUT

Age 5-11Y | Town Staff

If you're seeking an enjoyable evening out, drop off your children at Kid Night Out, conveniently located at the Danville Community Center in the heart of Downtown. Our trained recreation staff will engage your child with various games, crafts, and a big-screen movie. Rest easy knowing your child is in capable hands with our experienced team. Gather your friends and have your little one bring their favorite pajamas, sleeping bag, and pillow. Remember to pre-register to ensure a spot for your child. Valley Oak Room at Danville Community Center #34240

Fairy Moonlight Adventure

Age 2-9Y | Town Staff

Come and join us for an enchanting adventure with fairies and dragons. You can create your own fairy homes, dragon lairs, and other mythical crafts. Participate in a magical quest to find the fairies and friends and even hunt for dragons. We highly encourage dressing up in costume to enhance the experience. This event promises to be enjoyable for the whole family, and we encourage friends to register together.

Town Green

#32767 Sep 13 W 6:00 PM-7:30 PM $8(R) $10(N)

Spooktacular Celebration

Age 1-9Y | Town Staff

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS ONLINE ONLY. Join us for a ghoulish evening! The festivities will include arts and crafts, face painting, games, trick-or-treating, and lots of fall fun! Pre-registration is required-no walk-ins. Call 314-3400 for more information. Please choose one time to attend. If program is full, please add your child to the waitlist in case we are able to accommodate additional participants.

Town Green #32800

Elf Workshop

Age 1-9Y | Town Staff

It's Charlie Brown Christmas! Children will love this holiday craft workshop. Children can create hands-on holiday crafts and get a chance to visit and take a photo with Santa! Pre-registration is requiredno walk-ins. Call 314-3400 for more information. Please choose one time to attend. If the program is full, please add your child to the waitlist in case we are able to accommodate additional participants.

Danville Community Center

"MIGHTY ACES" ORANGE BALL TENNIS

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BEG/INT

Age 7-9Y | Arora Tennis

Enjoy the sport of a lifetime! Join Ankit Arora, USPTA Elite professional with over 15 years of teaching experience to raise the standard of your tennis game! Arora Tennis will be bringing R.O.G.Y format and an Elite tennis class for ages 7 to 9. Orange Ball is an introduction to tennis class. Class emphasizes basic FUNdamentals, stroke mechanics, and ability to rally in a controlled setting.

Tennis Courts at Osage Station Park

#34390

SANTA'S MAILBOX

All Ages | Town Staff

Santa has two mailboxes in Danville! Letters can be dropped off at the Danville Community Center or the Danville Library during business hours between November 27 - December 8 and you will receive a letter in return by December 24. Be sure to include your name and mailing address!

Danville Community Center & Danville Library

#33903 Nov 27-Dec 8

"GRAND SLAMMERS" GREEN BALL TENNIS - INT/ADV

Age 10-13Y |Arora Tennis

Enjoy the sport of a lifetime! Join Ankit Arora, USPTA Elite professional with over 15 years of teaching experience to raise the standard of your tennis game! Arora Tennis will be bringing R.O.G.Y format and an Elite tennis class for ages 10 to 13. For the Green Ball class, students should understand all the strokes, and will work on improving tennis specific movement and point construction.

Tennis Courts at Osage Station Park #34392

KARATE ( SHORIN - RYU)

Age 6-12Y |Mary Ann Hayes

Shorin-Ryu uses natural body movements that greatly enhance a beginner's ability to learn. A variety of self-defense techniques are taught with emphasis on blocking, punching, and kicking. White Gi (uniform) is required and can be purchased from the instructor.

10/14, 12/6 & 12/9 class will be held at Oak Hill Park Community Center. No class 11/18 & 11/22.

Valley Oak Room at Danville Community Center

KIDZ

Love Soccer 1

Age 5-6Y |Kidz Love Soccer Staff

Players will learn dribbling, passing, defense and shooting goals! Perfect for first time players while being fun and engaging for kids with some experience.

Soccer 6 at Osage Station Park

Kidz Love Soccer 2

Age 7-10Y |Kidz Love Soccer Staff

A great introduction to competitive soccer, Skillz & Scrimmages teaches advanced skill building such as dribbling, passing, and shooting in a team format, as well as an introduction to goaltending. Kids will scrimmage and learn to play together as a team. From defense and mid-field to forward and goalie...kids get exposure to playing every position and have a blast doing it. Appropriate for players of varying skill levels.

Soccer 6 at Osage Station Park #34363

Skateboard 101

Age 6-12Y | Rob Skate Academy

A super fun, new skateboard program designed for kids of all ages. We work with beginner skaters as our instructors are the best in the industry! Check in at the concession stand or basketball courts depending on what activities are being run. Participants provide own skateboard, helmet, and pads. Contact Robert if you need assistance at (510) 529-6612. Diablo Vista Park

Wee Hoop Hot Shots

Age 5-7Y |Wee Hoop Staff

This class places more of an emphasis on developing basketball skills and learning basic rules of the game. Over time the children will be able to use their skills and knowledge in controlled, instructional scrimmages. The activities in this class will encourage teamwork and new friendships. Participants are required to have a size 27.5 ball.

Community Gymnasium at Diablo Vista Middle School

#34400

World Cup Soccer Skills Clinics

Age 7-9Y |World Cup Soccer Staff

World Cup Soccer Skill Clinics are customized to create many touches on the ball, improve dribbling, passing, receiving, and shooting. We form small groups to ensure a focused and personal practice. We make it instructional, fun, and challenging. Every practice includes a scrimmage. Please bring to each class: Soccer ball, shin guards, soccer cleats or tennis shoes and water. Fees include a t-shirt. No class 11/22.

Ball Diamond 4 at Sycamore Valley Park #34404