Summer program: more like camp than class Programs are open to all Tri-Valley area students Dublin schools will be offering two types of summer school this year — one for struggling students and a separate set of what Summer School Principal Rick Boster said are for students across the Tri-Valley. Boster said the schools used test scores to identify those students in need of some extra help. “Those students have received a personal invitation from us,” he said. Other classes are being called enrichment classes or camps and are for children from kindergarten to eighth grade. “We just call it camp because it sounds like fun,” Boster said. He said those classes are open to all students in the area, and are less expensive than those offered at other schools. “Some are one week, some are
“The camps are
priced keeping in mind the financial hardships families are facing.” Rick Boster
two weeks, some are three weeks,” he said. “The camps are priced keeping in mind the financial hardships families are facing.” He said prices run from $80 for a one-week camp to $125 for a twoor three-week camp. Those camps include things like scrapbooking and “Digital Generation” for third- to fifth-graders, with digital photography, Web cre-
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ations, the chance to create a selfpublished book and more. “We’re also featuring a culinary camp were trying to launch this year called Culinary Express,” Boster said. That class will offer fourth- and fifth-graders the chance to learn cooking techniques, food preparation and etiquette as well as exercises like yoga and kickboxing. The Summer Academy, as it’s being called, will also offer drama classes and an arts-and-crafts class. Dublin schools will offer more traditional classes, too, including creative writing and courses to help kids stay at grade level in math over the summer. The complete list of classes, requirements and can be found at www.dublin.k12.ca.us. —Glenn Wohltmann
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Community tournament heads off programs for all age groups BY JEB BING
Registration is open for the third annual Dublin Community Golf Tournament on Tuesday, June 22. Rich Jochner, Dublin’s recreation supervisor, said the tournament will open with a 1 p.m. “Shotgun” start, followed by a buffet dinner and silent auction. It’s a scramble, best-ball type tournament. Handicaps are not used. “This fun, intergenerational community tournament raises funds for the Dublin Youth Fee Assistance Program, which provides quality recreational experiences for children who otherwise might not get this opportunity,” Jochner said. Teams or individuals can register at www.dublinrecguide.com. Registration flyers can also be downloaded here. The costs are $90 for adults, $50 seniors (50+) and $50 for teens with charges including greens fees, a cart and dinner. The tournament includes holes for Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, Hole-in-One and a Putting Contest plus a special “Grip It and Rip It” appearance by Dublin mascot Glen the Guide. For more information, contact the Dublin Parks and Community Services Department at (925) 5564500. Sponsorship opportunities also are still available. Jochner also cited other golfing opportunities in Dublin. They include Junior Golf School, Women’s Group Golf Lessons, a co-ed golf school and the city’s Twilight Golf League. All of the programs are at the Dublin Ranch Golf Course. Junior Golf School: With golf continuing to be one of the hottest youth sports trends that often becomes a lifetime sport, this friendly introductory class is open to all skill levels. Basic full swing fundamentals and short game skills (chipping and putting) will be taught as well as golf rules and golf etiquette. Open to those 7 to 17-1/2 years old
“This fun, intergenerational community
tournament raises funds for the Dublin Youth Fee Assistance Program, which provides quality recreational experiences for children.” Rich Jochner
on Saturdays from June 26-July 31, and again from Aug. 7 to Sept. 11. Women’s Group Golf Lessons: Women’s golf is on the rise everywhere and the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) is steadily gathering dedicated golf fans. But don’t just watch. Jochner said this is your chance to learn how to play. Instruction includes: correct grip, stance, posture, how to take aim and take a full swing. Basic fundamentals, rules and etiquette will also be covered. Lessons are on Tuesdays from June 22 to July 20, and again from July 27 to Aug. 24. Coed Golf School: Here’s your chance to learn to play golf in a friendly, non-competitive environment. Golf rules and etiquette as well as basic full swing fundamentals and short game skills (chipping and putting) will be covered. Classes are on Saturdays from June 26 to July 31, and again also on Wednesdays from June 23 to July 21 and again from July 28 to Aug. 25. Twilight Golf League: This unique seven-week summer golf league is held on Wednesdays with a 5:30 p.m. shotgun start. The weekly format consists of two four-person teams playing each other in nine hole matches worth a total of four points. Each player will play an individual, head-to-head match against a player from the opposing team worth one point. Total points earned will determine league standings and the rankings for the finals. All players must have NCGA handicaps. If you have less than four play-
ers but still want to play on a team, call (925) 556-4500 to be added to a team. The cost is $25 per person for green fee and cart, which will be collected by the course each night. League play is planned for Wednesdays starting June 30. N
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