School Age Classes

AFTER SCHOOL ART
WITH DRAGONFLY ARTS

Join the fun in these already-successful after-school arts programs with Jill Gallo and Linda Lucchesi of Dragonfly Arts! Classes are small and the emphasis is on individual expression, use of high quality materials and providing a safe, fun space for creativity. The studio is conveniently located just a quick, two-minute drive from downtown Soquel.

DRAGONFLY ARTS: SPOOOOOOOKY ART!
dragonflyarts.org
Several projects just in time for Halloween and Day of the Dead! We’ll paint tombstones (not real stones, but tombstone-shaped wood plaques that we’ll paint with stone texture) with bats, ghosts, skeleton, etc. We’ll use bright oil pastels to bring Monster Self Portraits to life, and explore the beautiful folk art of Dia De Los Muertos with colorful, decorated plaster skulls and brilliant paper flowers. Wear clothes you can get messy in. A $10 materials fee is payable at the first class.

BEGINNING BALLET
Jeani Mitchell
Learn basic barre and ballet positions, with emphasis on technique and proper body alignment. This class is designed to develop flexibility, posture, strength, coordination and grace. Ballet is the best foundation for many forms of dance. Class will include warm-up, barre, center floor coordinations and time to create your own dances. An $8 materials fee is payable at the first class.

BE IN YOUR OWN BAND!
Be In Your Own Band Staff (345-5224)
beinyourownband.com
Learn how to play with other musicians in a band setting! We'll cover song structure, rehearsal and performance skills in addition to some reading, songwriting, and music theory. A list of cover songs selected from the student suggestions is chosen in the first few weeks of each session. We then learn to play the song from music charts (staff and tablature) provided by the instructor, with every student required to learn and perform at least 3 songs (more are strongly encouraged!) Original compositions are also explored. A live performance open to families and friends wraps up the session. Class is open to bass, guitar, drum, keyboard and vocal students (other instruments may be accommodated with instuctor's approval). Some experience is REQUIRED. Guitar and bass players should be able to tune their instruments and find notes on the neck. Drummers must be able to play a basic consistent beat. Keyboard players must know the names of chords and notes on their instruments if they cannot read music. Students who play more than one instrument or wish to experiment with other instruments are generally encouraged to do so. Please specify your primary instrument when registering. Class is limited, so sign up early! Drum kit and amplification for guitar, bass and amplification are provided, in addition to PA system for keys and vocals. Students must provide their own instrument, cable, tuner and sticks as applicable. Contact Robin with questions.

CLAY PLAY
Deborah Stanley
Come play with clay and learn the basics of handbuilding while having fun. Guidance is focused on technique with simple "how-to" demos. Clay is non-toxic. Please wear clothes that can get stained or messy or bring a cover-up. An $15 materials fee is payable at the first class. Deborah is a professional artist and teacher with experience teaching art to adults and children.

BEGINNING SEA KAYAKING: ELKHORN SLOUGH
Dave Johnston (427-2267)
Learn to kayak in the calm waters of Elkhorn Slough. After a short lesson in kayak handling, we’ll explore the waterways and enjoy the wildlife. All equipment and a light lunch will be provided; please bring a snack. Dave is a U.S. and world champion kayaker, recognized as one of the greatest world surf kayakers. He will call before the class with exact directions and instructions.
14 yrs & up
Public Boat Launch
Residents: $74 / Non-residents: $86

#7701.402		Saturday		9 am - 2:30 pm		8/23
#7701.501		Sunday		9 am - 2:30 pm		9/28

MARIMBA FOR KIDS
Laura Mallon
www.singingwoodmarimba.com
Marimbas are xylophones made out of wood abd Singing Wood has 10 of them in one room! They're all different sizes and each one makes different sounds. Come to Marimba Camp to learn how we make music by striking the wooden notes with rubber mallets. Marimba is a great physical activity for kids...wonderful for strengthening pattern recognition and listening skills and for developing the teamwork aspects of playing music together.

KOREAN MARTIAL ARTS
Master Jin, 7th Degree Black Belt
Classes combine kicking, punching, throwing, falling and a myriad of other techniques in a beautiful "hard-soft" style. Children will learn focus, discipline, patience, loyalty, and respect for others, along with gaining confidence and strength. Please Note: This class is an introductory class only, and can be taken through the recreation department once. No class on Monday, October 13.

POLYNESIAN DANCE: KEIKI (CHILDREN'S) CLASS
Lorraine Kinnamon
Bring your friends and have fun as you learn the sacred and festive dances of Hawaii, Tahiti, and New Zealand! This class will introduce you to the graceful and fun basics. A $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.

ROBOTICS WITH LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT
Cindy Zimmerman (462-1978)
www.kidrobo.com / czimmerman@hotmail.com
The latest generation of Lego Mindstorms has arrived! Now you can create the smartest strongest and most advanced LEGO robot ever! Using the NEW and improved Mindstorms NXT kits beginners and experts alike can create humanoid, vehicle, and animal robots that obey every command. Incredible new hi-tech sensors combine with the power of the NXT Intelligent Brick to let your robot do just about anything you can imagine. You will learn to use sound sensors, touch sensors, and light sensors. All programming is icon based drage and drop. This is a great way to learn about mechanics, physics, and computer programming. All necessary equipment is provided. Robots are returned to the instructor at the end of class. Cindy Zimmerman is the Director of Computer Education at Gateway School. Bring a lunch.

SPANISH FOR KIDS
Alexandra Navarro
navara01@hotmail.com
This highly engaging and fun class uses culturally-based music, games, art projects, and stories to teach kids to understand, and ultimately speak, a new language. The focus will be on the acquisition of vocabulary and practical conversation through a dynamic curriculum that encourages parent participation and communication. The creative use of posters, magnetic pictures and word cards, songs, games, and multimedia materials will all play key roles in the Spanish learning experience. An $20 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class. Alexandra is from Colombia (from the Formal Spanish Country); she has experience teaching pre-schoolers, and believes that every child should learn a second language.

AFTER-SCHOOL SPANISH INTENSIVE AT MAIN ST. SCHOOL & SOQUEL ELEMENTARY
Carlos Millan (345-1961)
Come And Join The Fun Of Learning! Children learn Spanish naturally through games, songs, and activities related to their own experiences. Carlos uses age-appropriate material and vocabulary. Class will cover: colors, numbers, verbs, opposites, family, body parts, time, directions, days of the week, seasons, months, animals, food, and more. Carlos is a native Spanish speaker. He has a Master degree in education from San Jose State University and taught Spanish in elementary schools in Santa Cruz County. Both classes will end with a get-together, review and awarding of diplomas at the Capitola Community Center, 4400 Jade Street, Capitola.

LEARN TO SURF!
Club Ed Instructors (464-0177)
Join the excellent staff of Club Ed Surf School and learn what you need to know to ride the waves! We'll cover: equipment, ocean safety, wave formation, rip currents, surfing etiquette, proper paddling techniques, wave positioning, and how to stand up and ride waves in one smooth motion. We spend most of the time in the water learning to surf, so a good wetsuit is needed. Wetsuits and surfboards can be rented for $15 each and booties for $4/pair.

JUNIOR TENNIS ACADEMY
Paul Kessler
paulbk@att.com
Paul's classes are fun, and a great workout. They provide a solid foundation for basic athletic and tennis skills, while covering the basics of proper strokes, scoring, positioning and etiquette. A $3 ball fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.

YOUTH VOLLEYBALL
Mark Mattern (763-1548)
Have fun while learning the basic skills- serving, passing, setting, spiking, and team play. Different types of skills, games and competition are part of every class. $2 materials fee is payable to Mark at the first class. Mark is the director of the Aptos Youth Volleyball League & Surf City Volleyball Club.