Enrichment

LIFELONG LEARNING

Succulent Pumpkin Workshop

Ages 16+ Learn to make a decorative succulent pumpkin perfect for displaying this season and planting for future enjoyment.

Instructor: Elk Grove Garden Club

Wackford Complex, Poppy Room $25

33422 Sat 10/15 10:00am-12:00pm

NEW! Learn to Paint a Mandala

Ages 16+ Learn to make a mandala by painting a decorative rock in this beginner class. All supplies included, participants will receive a tool kit to take home to make more mandalas!

Instructor: Elk Grove Garden Club

Wackford Complex, Poppy Room $35

33421 Sat 11/5 10:00am-12:00pm

New! Nature Explorer Smash Books

All Ages Explore, collect, examine, and connect with nature, during a 6-week roaming adventure where participants develop beginning Naturalist skills, including their first nature journal as a smash book journal. Join us as we hike through Elk Grove Park, examining the big and small and honing our powers of observation and expression.

Elk Grove Park, Picnic Site 1A $90*

Instructor: Cosumnes CSD STAFF

AGES 7-9

33048 Wed 8/24-9/28 4:00pm-5:00pm

AGES 10-12

33050 Wed 8/24-9/28 5:15pm-6:15pm *Additional $10 for supply fee charged at checkout.

New! Good Morning Sun

All Ages Join us as we watch, listen, and learn to transition with nature through observation, quiet exploration, and collaborative discovery. We will build our sensory awareness of nature, reorient our mental perspective, and learn to calmly adopt nature’s patterns. This is a parentparticipation class.

Elk Grove Park, Youth Center, picnic tables $30

Instructor: Cosumnes CSD STAFF 33046 Sat 9/10-9/17 8:00am-9:00am 33047 Sat 10/22-10/29 8:00am-9:00am

New! Story Time in Nature

All Ages This is a rejuvenating naturalist story time and healthful nature exploration for parents with young children. Our class will explore how to guide your child in discovering a deeper connection to nature in a safe, nurturing outdoor space. From leaves to trees, snails and bees let nature nurture your parent-child relationship as you build sensory awareness together.

Elk Grove Park, Picnic Site 1A $30*

Instructor: Cosumnes CSD STAFF 33053 Sat 9/10-9/17 9:15am-10:15am 33054 Sat 10/22-10/29 9:15am-10:15am *Additional $10 for supply fee charged at checkout.

Enrichment

NEW! Afterschool Chess Club

Ages 5-17 This is an introduction Chess class designed for participants, ages 5-18. From basic knowledge of each Chess piece to preparing strategic moves, with instructor guidance, participants will learn about the wonderful game of Chess and share a fun, new hobby with their peers.

Wackford Complex, Willow Rm

Instructor: Cosumnes CSD STAFF 32625 Tue 11/15-12/13 4:00pm-5:00pm $50 32623 Tue 8/23-9/27 4:00pm-5:00pm $60 32624 Tue 10/4-11/8 4:00pm-5:00pm $60

Canines on Course Dog Obedience

Age 14+

Elk Grove Park, Picnic Site 1b $110

Instructor: Myra Muhammad

BASIC

Develop a better relationship with your dog learning a combination of traditional training techniques and using equipment that is applicable for the dog and comfortable for the owner to use. Traditional commands such as heel, sit, stay, come when called, and assisting with behaviors such as door manners, jumping, digging, and barking will be taught. Optional Supply Fee (price varies).

32618 Wed 8/24-9/21 6:00pm-7:00pm

ADVANCED

This program will work to master your dog’s basic skills and build a solid foundation of more advanced skills. Students will continue training (proofing basic training and focus around distractions), and begin to prepare for Pet Therapy and Canine Good Citizenship test. Must have completed a basic obedience class prior to attending. Optional Supply Fee (price varies).

32619 Wed 10/5-11/2 6:00pm-7:00pm

Soroptimist, Dream It, Be It!

Ages 12-18 Designed specifically for girls in secondary school, Dream It, Be It provides participants with career support and guidance. Through education and access to role models. Participants will have the opportunity to work closely with professional and respected woman in the community who works together on projects that benefit women and girls. Sign up today!

Wackford Complex , Teen Center $10

Instructor: Soroptimists Club of Elk Grove 33110 Sat 10/15 8:30am-4:30pm

FREE!

NEW! Youth Leadership Conference

Ages 11-14 Sisters of Nia presents the Youth Leadership conference to educate and inspire youth, ages 11-14, to work to their fullest potential, live their lives with a purpose, and to take on leadership roles in their families, schools and communities.

Wackford Complex, Ballroom FREE

Instructor: Sisters of Nia 33056 Sat 11/19 9:00am-3:30pm