Swim Lessons at Almaden Cabana Club – Spring 2010

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Almaden Cabana Club

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Spring Swim Lessons are back at the Almaden Cabana Club! The club offers small group lessons for children ranging from beginners learning to blow bubbles and put their faces in the water to competitive swimmers looking to refine their swimming strokes, diving, and flip turns.

Lessons are open to members and non-members. There are four lessons on Saturdays, from April 24 through May 15, 2010. Each lesson is 30 minutes. You can choose from the following times: 10am, 10:30am, 11am, and 11:30am. The price is only $35 for members and $45 for non-members.

All you need to do is complete the swim lesson sign-up form and drop it off along with your payment in the mailbox on the front gate of the Almaden Cabana Club. We look forward to seeing you at the pool!

Boys and Girls Lacrosse Summer Camps in Almaden Valley

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Skyhawks SportsDoes your child love lacrosse? Would they like to work on their skills and bring their game to the next level? If so, Skyhawks Sports is holding boys and girls lacrosse Summer camps in Almaden Valley.

The camp is geared towards kids ages 7 to 12 years old. Each camp includes skill drills, games, and scrimmages. Athletes will learn the fundamentals of stick handling, cradling, passing, and shooting – all in a fun, non-checking environment. Athletes will come away with a deep understanding of the game and its traditions.

LacrosseIn addition to providing health and fitness benefits, participating in Summer lacrosse camp builds self-esteem, respect for others, and teamwork skills. The participant-to-coach ratio is approx 12:1.

The camps are at Simonds Elementary School, July 6-9, 2010, 9am-12pm. The price is $104 per athlete. Register online at San Jose Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services.

2010 Summer School & Camps at Holy Spirit School in Almaden Valley

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Holy Spirit SchoolLooking for a local Summer school program for your child? Holy Spirit School in Almaden Valley provides a variety of Summer school programs and Summer camps.

Customize your child’s Summer school program. Choose from language arts, mathematics, science, computers, art, geography, current events, and more. Select morning, afternoon, or combine the two for a unique all day experience. The four-week programs and camps are $330 for members of Holy Spirit Church, and $380 for non-members.

The program is at Holy Spirit School from June 21 to July 16, 2010. Morning options are from 9:00 to 11:30am, and afternoon options from 12:00 to 2:00pm. Students attending all day will have lunch from 11:30am to 12:00pm. Extended care is available from 7am until 6pm for an additional fee.

More information.

2010 Citywide Youth Track Meet in Almaden Valley

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The 2010 Citywide Youth Track Meet is being held in Almaden Valley. The meet is free for all participants, and is being sponsored by the City of San Jose and the San Jose Police Amateur Athletic Foundation.

The meet is for boys and girls ages 9 to 14, and includes various running races (50, 100, 200, 400, 800, and 1600 meter and 4 x 100 meter relay), standing long jump, and softball throw.

The meet is at Leland High School on Saturday, May 8, 2010. Registration is from 8am to 9am, and the events from 9am to 3pm.

The top three winners in each event, with the exception of relay teams, will participate in the Hershey’s Nor-Cal State Track Meet, which will be held at Oak Grove High School on Saturday, June 19, 2010.

More information about the 2010 Citywide Youth Track Meet:

Or contact Judi Baxter, Track Meet Director, at Judibax@sonic.net or (707) 546-3986.

Mad Science 2010 Summer Camps in Almaden Valley

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Mad ScienceMad Science summer camps offer a daily combination of in-class science discovery and exploration, outdoor games, and hands-on application of the scientific principles presented. Campers create a take-home project every day of camp. The following camps are being held at Almaden Community Center:

  • Wacky Robots & Widgets (ages 7-12): June 21-25, 2010, 9am-3pm
  • NASA: Journey Into Outer Space (ages 5-7): July 6-9, 2010, 9am-12pm
  • Jet Cadets (ages 5-7): July 12-16, 2010, 9am-3pm
  • Spy Academy (ages 5-7): July 19-23, 2010, 9am-3pm
  • “Fizz”cal Phenomena & Che-Mystery (ages 5-7): August 2-6, 2010, 9am-3pm

Learn more and register now.

Mad Science After School Programs in Almaden Valley

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Mad ScienceMad Science®, the world’s leading science enrichment provider, is on a mission to spark the imagination and curiosity of children in grades K-5. Mad Science is providing fun, interactive, and educational after school programs Almaden Valley. These programs are designed to instill a clear understanding of what science is really about and how it affects our world.

Mad Science is holding after school programs at Williams Elementary School, Challenger School, and Los Alamitos Elementary School. The programs offered in Almaden Valley include Earth, Wind, Inspire and Movin’ & Groovin’, and begin in early April 2010 and end in late May 2010. (Dates and times vary from school to school.)

Save $36 (27%) if you register by March 23, 2010.

Read more about the programs and register online.

Play-Well Engineering with LEGO® – Summer Camps in Almaden Valley

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LEGOPlay-Well TEKnologies is holding its Engineering with LEGO Summer Camps in Almaden Valley. The camps explore concepts in physics, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, and architecture through fun-filled projects that:

  • Build problem-solving skills and an appreciation for how things work
  • Encourage creative expression, inquisitiveness, self reliance, and self confidence

Play-Well Engineering with LEGO Summer Camps are being held at the Almaden Community Center on the following dates:

Play-Well Pre-Engineering with LEGO (kids ages 5-6):

  • 6/14/2010 to 6/18/2010, M-F, 9am-12pm
  • 6/28/2010 to 7/2/2010, M-F, 9am-12pm
  • 7/12/2010 to 7/16/2010, M-F, 9am-12pm
  • 7/26/2010 to 7/30/2010, M-F, 9am-12pm
  • 8/9/2010 to 8/13/2010, M-F, 9am-12pm

Play-Well Engineering FUNdamentals with LEGO (kids ages 7-9):

  • 6/14/2010 to 6/18/2010, M-F, 1pm-4pm
  • 6/28/2010 to 7/2/2010, M-F, 1pm-4pm
  • 7/12/2010 to 7/16/2010, M-F, 1pm-4pm
  • 7/26/2010 to 7/30/2010, M-F, 1pm-4pm
  • 8/9/2010 to 8/13/2010, M-F, 1pm-4pm

Learn more and register online.

Logo Design Contest for 34th Annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

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Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival LogoAlmaden Valley Women’s Club has announced its 2010 Logo Design Contest for the 34th Annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival. The winning logo design will be displayed on all festival merchandise and promotional materials.

To qualify as an entrant you must be a student between the ages of 11-18 and reside within the 95120 zip code. All entries must be received by April 23, 2010. All logo finalists will be contacted by April 27, 2010 and invited to attend the Almaden Valley Women’s Club awards presentation on May 4, 2010 at Joint Venture Church in Almaden. More…

Check out the 2009 Logo Design Contest winner, Jessica Cheng.

Camp Galileo at Almaden Country School

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Camp GalileoCamp Galileo is a summer day camp that inspires kids to imagine new ideas, collaborate with peers, and express themselves creatively. Kids enjoy art, science, and outdoor programming every day, all wrapped in fun camp traditions and delivered by highly enthusiastic staff. Camp Galileo is for pre-kinders through 5th graders.

As the week progresses, activities become more sophisticated and culminate toward a project. The hands-on curriculum is developed in partnership with The Tech Museum of Innovation, de Young Museum, and Klutz. Themes for 2010 include the following:

  • Adventures in Flight & Egyptian Art
  • Amusement Park Engineers & Medieval Art
  • Mission to the Moon & Psychedelic ’60s
  • Ocean Expeditions

The camp is being held at Almaden Country School, June 21 through August 6, 2010. Camp is Monday through Friday, 9am to 1pm or 9am to 3pm. Extended care is offered from 8–9am and 3–5:30pm. More…

9th Annual Math Enrichment Summer Program at Leland High School

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Math Enrichment Summer Program further develops each student’s intellect and knowledge in mathematics and language arts. The curriculum is tailored to the grade the student will be entering for their upcoming school year.

Kindergartners through sixth graders learn math, reading, writing, and computers. Middle school students receive a broad education in college preparatory math courses, from pre-algebra to math analysis. Students can also participate in a wide variety of recreational activities planned throughout the summer, including Toy Story 3 movie day, on-campus carnival, Wii time, field trip to Six Flags Marine World in Vallejo, and end of Summer raffle and banquet.

Math Enrichment Summer Program is fully accredited by the Schools Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Math Enrichment tuition and any after school care fees are eligible for flexible spending plans (FSA).

Math Enrichment Summer Program is being held at Leland High School from June 14 to July 23, 2010. Class is Monday through Friday from 9am-3pm. Care is available before school starting at 7:45am and after school until 6pm. Tuition is $900 (less than $5 an hour). Register by Friday, April 16, 2010 and receive a $50 early registration discount.

More about the program…