Vasona Boating Camps

Sailing at Vasona

8-13 YRS.

PARENT/CHILD The fee for this class includes the registered child and one parent/guardian. Learn to sail together as a team on Vasona Lake. Our easy to sail, 14-foot Catalina Capri sailboats make for a wonderful and memorable experience and this is sure to be one of your favorite activities together! Learn basic sailing skills, sailing terminology, docking, boating safety, and much more, all in a safe environment. PFDs are provided and required. Students must have basic swimming and water safety skills.

Location: Vasona Boat House

Mon./Fri.

Sailing Camp

12-15 YRS.

BEGINNER Our experienced and dedicated sailing instructors facilitate a supportive learning environment as students learn to sail in a safe and structured manner while learning new skills that promote teamwork and leadership. We utilize U.S. Sailing training guidelines which incorporate a building block approach to learn to maneuver small boats in light wind conditions. Each Capri Sailboat accommodates 2-3 students where they will work together as a crew to harness the wind as they learn to sail their sailboats across the lake!

Location: Vasona Boat House

Boating Camp for Kids

8-12 YRS. There’s nothing like a summer camp in the outdoors enjoying nature and boating on a lake. We’ll be kayaking and learning paddlestroke techniques on kayaks and stand up paddle boards. We’ll also take walks to the creek, play land games, or just relax under the trees overlooking the beautiful Vasona Lake. NO CLASS: 7/4.

Location:

Pedal Boat, Stand Up Paddle Boards, Kayak, Canoe and Sailboat Rentals

Opening March 26th, 2023 (Pending weather and water level)

Weekends - Starting March 26th

11:00AM–6:00PM *Last Rental Out at 5:00pm

Weekdays - Starting June 6th

11:00AM–6:00pm *Last Rental Out at 5:00pm*

Rentals by the Hour

*ONLINE RESERVATIONS PREFFERED*

Canoe • $26/hour, 3 people (max)

Kayaks • Single $21/hour, Ages 12 and up, Double $26/hour

Pedal Boats • $26/hour, 4 people (max)

Stand Up Paddle Boards • $21/hour, Ages 12 and up

Sailboats • $40/hour, $65/2 hour rental (Weekends Only)

For more information contact Melody Cheng mcheng@lgsrecreation.org

408.207.4924

408.399.5260 (Boathouse and Rentals)

Youth

Preschool Programs

Baby & Me BIRTH-9 MOS.

New moms, this will be the best 60 minutes of your week! Adjusting to life with a new baby can be exciting and challenging. Come join other women who are in the trenches with you as you navigate these early days together. Classes include songs and movement, guidance around play, as well as education, support, and effective parenting techniques facilitated by Ali Glinsky, Certified New Parent Educator. Relevant conversations around infant feeding and sleep, relationships, identity shifts and so much more. NO CLASS: 7/4.

Instructor: Ali Glinsky of ParentsIRL

Location: Immanuel Lutheran Church - Nursery Room

Toddler & Me 1-4 YRS.

Come with your toddler to a fun stimulating class that is a great segue to preschool. Kids will engage in free and sensory play, practice peer socialization and have snack (provided) as a group. Parents will strengthen their support network and discuss ways to manage toddler behaviors, routines and transitions. This class is led by new parent educator Ali Glinsky who has been facilitating parent and me classes in person and online. Materials fee: $15. NO CLASS: 7/5. Instructor: Ali Glinsky of ParentsIRL

Immanuel Lutheran Church - Nursery Room

Wed. 9:30AM – 10:45AM 8 m tgs. 6 /7 – 8/2 $299

Wed. 9:30AM – 10:45AM 4 m tgs. 8 /9 – 8/30 $170

Green Bean Kidz 2-6 YRS.

A Nature Education and Exploration program for children and their parents or caregivers. We meet weekly in local/Bay Area parks and open spaces to engage with nature in an emerging curriculum, including: circle time, hiking, story time, art and/or early science projects, music and games. With an emphasis on the local flora and fauna, Naturalist and experienced preschool Teacher Ellen teaches many early education concepts through hands on experience in nature. Materials included. NO CLASS: 7/4.

Location: Local parks and open spaces (TBA each week)

Tue. 10:00AM – 11:30AM 5 m tgs. 6 /6 – 7/11 $175

Tue. 10:00AM – 11:30AM 6 m tgs. 7/18 – 8/22 $20 9

Wed. 10:00AM – 11:30AM 6 m tgs. 6 /7 – 7/12 $20 9

Wed. 10:00AM – 11:30AM 6 m tgs. 7/19 – 8/23 $20 9

Thu. 10:00AM – 11:30AM 6 m tgs. 6 /8 – 7/13 $20 9

Thu. 10:00AM – 11:30AM 6 m tgs. 7/20 – 8/24

Full-Time Child Care 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Monday-Friday 5 days a week $1,400 monthly

Mon./Wed./Fri. 3 days a week $916 monthly

Tues./Thurs. 2 days a week $626 monthly

Preschool 8:45 AM – 11:45 AM

Mon./Wed./Fri. 3 days a week $426 monthly

Tues./Thurs. 2 days a week $320 monthly

YEAR ROUND CHILD CARE & PRESCHOOL

Our mission is inspiring children to embrace challenge and find self-worth through their achievements. Our program encourages children age two through incoming kindergarten to actively explore and use their imaginations through play and age appropriate curriculum. Activities include arts and crafts, circle and story time, music and movement, cooking, gardening, and outdoor play.

Location

Argonaut Elementary School Campus

13200 Shadow Mountain Drive, Saratoga

Sibling Discount Available!

For Further Information or to Schedule a Visit

Jennifer Cortez – Preschool Supervisor 408.867.4683

WOD@LGSRecreation.org

Preschool License # 434411409

1 and 2 week camp options are available on page 8.

Parent Cooperative Nursery Schools

BUILDING BLOCKS PARENT COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL 23845 Summit Road, Los Gatos www.buildingblockscoop.org

408.353.2847 membership_bb@lpcf.org

LOS GATOS-SARATOGA OBSERVATION NURSERY PRESCHOOL 19601 Black Road, Los Gatos www.lgsons.com

408.395.2892 info@lgsons.com

LOS GATOS PARENT NURSERY PRESCHOOL 15 Lyndon Avenue, Los Gatos www.lgpns.org

408.354.1433 enrollment@lgpns.org

SARATOGA COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL 19655 Allendale Ave, Saratoga www.saratogapreschoool.com

408.691.8640

Olivia Griswold, MEd & Marianne Swan, EdD saratogacommunitypreschool@gmail.com