CLASSES

for Children

Art Party

Town Staff • Ages 2–5

Allow your child to explore their creativity through self-directed art stations including paint, collage, sensory, manipulatives and much more! Please have your child wear clothes that can get messy. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Thursday: 9/21, 10/19, 11/16, 10:30–11:30am, $15/child/class

Location: Casita; Min/Max: 5/20

Art Party: Holiday Edition

Town Staff • Ages 2–5

Following the format of our popular monthly Art Party, let your child’s imagination run wild at our free-play art stations themed for the holidays. Each Holiday Edition Art Party will include a keepsake project to take home. Please have your child wear clothes that can get messy. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday: 10/14: Monster Mash; 12/9: Elf Workshop

10:30–11:30am, $15/child/class

Location: Casita; Min/Max: 5/20

Music Together

Music Together Staff • Ages 0–5

Fun. Fabulous. Uplifting. Magical. These are just a few of the ways that parents describe Music Together. Each week in Music Together classrooms around the world, babies, toddlers, preschoolers, big kids—and the grownups who love them!—gather to make music as a community. Music Together classes provide a true family music experience, as siblings can attend the mixed age classes together.

Tuesdays, 9/12–11/14, 9:30–10:15am

Tuesdays, 9/12–11/14, 10:30–11:15am

Thursdays, 9/14–11/16, 9:30–10:15am

Thursdays, 9/14–11/16, 10:30–11:15am

Saturdays, 9/16–11/18, 9:30–10:15am

Saturdays, 9/16–11/18, 10:30–11:15am

$300 first child; $210 each additional child

Locations:

Tuesday & Thursday: Casita

Saturday: Moraga Commons Park Band Shell

Min/Max: 6/12

Super Soccer Stars

Super Soccer Stars Contra Costa • Ages 1–5

A $35 annual registration fee applies. Includes jersey

Super Soccer Stars Parent & Me

Ages 12 mos–24 mos

Our coaches and puppet friends, Mimi & Pepe, take toddlers through a world of exciting physical activity. Play-based activities and engaging original music is used to develop pre-soccer skills in a fun and nurturing environment.

Sundays, 9/10–11/5, 9:00–9:40am, $224

Sundays, 11/12–12/17, 9:00–9:40am, $168

Super Soccer Stars

Ages 2–3

Every class includes an introduction to physical activities, rich language exposure, and movements such as running, hopping, jumping and changing directions. We also introduce simple body movements including coordination and stability building. In addition, the curriculum incorporates fun dribbling and shooting activities to teach positive social interaction and basic soccer skills.

Sundays, 9/10–11/5, 9:50–10:30am, $224

Sundays, 11/12–12/17, 9:50–10:30am, $168

Super Soccer Stars

Ages 3–4

This class further develops soccer skills such as dribbling, shooting, and the introduction of passing. We practice partner activities to promote sharing, listening, respect, and cooperation. Physical activities include dynamic exercises like moving with pace, changing directions, and lateral agility.

Sundays, 9/10–11/5, 10:35–11:20am, $224

Sundays, 11/12–12/17, 10:35–11:20am, $168

Super Soccer Stars

Ages 4–5

The primary focus for this age group is body movement with the ball. Your child will be introduced to juggling, concepts of teammates and teamwork, and other skill-building activities. Each class includes dynamic activities, which involve dribbling techniques and moves to promote confidence with the ball.

Sundays, 9/10–11/5, 11:25–12:25pm, $224

Sundays, 11/12–12/17, 11:25–12:25pm, $168

No class 11/22 & 23

All Classes

Location: Moraga Commons Park Grass Area

Min/Max: 6/14

Splashball

Lamorinda Water Polo Staff • Ages 5–9

Designed for girls and boys ages 5 to 9 with little or no water polo experience, the players will learn the basics of the game while having loads of fun. Splashball is a no-contact program held in a shallow pool and flotation devices are available. Students should have basic swim skills: 25 yards free, 25 yards backstroke, 30 seconds tread water.

Sundays, 9/10–10/15, 5:00–6:00pm, $145

Location: Miramonte High School Swim Center

Min/Max: 25/100

Skyhawks Tot Sports

Skyhawks Sports Staff • Ages 3–5

Skyhawks Hoopster Tots

Developing your child’s passion for basketball is a slam dunk with Skyhawks Hoopster Tots. Through a series of age-appropriate games, participants gain the skills, confidence, and passion to take the next step in their basketball experience. Skyhawk coaches provide a positive environment where kids of all abilities can develop at their own pace with lots of encouragement and a focus on fun! Our development objectives include ball control, dribbling, passing, shooting, coordination, balance, body movement, teamwork, sportsmanship, and self-esteem. Your child will leave with new skills, new friends, and a new love for basketball!

Wednesdays, 9/6–10/18, 4:30–5:15pm, $224

Wednesdays, 10/25–12/20, 4:30–5:15pm, $258

Skyhawks Baseball Tots

Developing your child’s passion for baseball is a home run with Skyhawks Baseball Tots. Through a series of age-appropriate games, participants gain the skills, confidence, and passion to take the next step in their baseball experience. Skyhawks coaches provide a positive environment where kids of all abilities can develop at their own pace with encouragement and a focus on fun! Our development objectives include base-running, hitting, catching/fielding, throwing, coordination, balance, body movement, teamwork, sportsmanship, and self-esteem. Your child will leave with new skills, new friends, and a new love for baseball!

Thursdays, 9/7–10/19, 9:50–10:30am, $224

Thursdays, 10/26–12/21, 9:50–10:30am, $258

No class 11/22 & 23

Location: Los Perales Multipurpose Room

Min/Max: 6/10

Skyhawks Basketball Fun and Fundamentals

Skyhawks Sports Staff • Ages 5–6

This program was designed to teach young athletes the fundamentals of basketball through play. Through skill-based drills, games, and competitions, participants develop the skills and confidence to take the next step in basketball. Our development objectives include basketball fundamentals as well as advanced game strategy including positions, plays, court spacing, offensive/defensive transitions, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Skyhawks coaches provide a positive environment where players of all abilities can participate in friendly competition with encouragement and a focus on fun!

Wednesdays, 9/6–10/18, 5:30–6:15pm, $224

Wednesdays 10/25–12/20, 5:30–6:15pm, $258

No class 11/22

Location: Los Perales Multipurpose Room

Min/Max: 6/10

Skyhawks Basketball Clinic

Skyhawks Sports Staff • Ages 7–11

This skill-based clinic was designed to give players a competitive advantage on the court. Through interactive drills, skill reinforcement games, and simulated scrimmages, young athletes develop the skills, strategy, confidence, and passion to take the next step in their basketball experience. Our development objectives include ball control, dribbling, passing, shooting, rebounding, agility, offensive/defensive strategy, teamwork, sportsmanship, and self-esteem. Skyhawks coaches provide a positive environment where players of all abilities can participate in friendly competition with encouragement and a focus on fun!

Wednesdays, 9/6–10/18, 6:30–7:30pm, $224

Wednesdays, 10/25–12/20, 6:30–7:30pm, $258

No class 11/22

Location: Los Perales Multipurpose Room

Min/Max: 6/10

Skyhawks Volleyball Clinic

Skyhawks Sports Staff • Ages 7–11

Skyhawks Volleyball Clinic is a fun and positive introduction to the exciting game of Volleyball. Using our age-appropriate curriculum and modified equipment, participants learn Volleyball fundamentals and social skills through a series of fast-paced instructional circuits and developmental games. Participants explore balance, body movement, coordination, self-esteem, teamwork, sportsmanship, and skill development, with encouragement and a focus on fun! Skyhawks Coaches create a safe and interactive setting that develops skills while building confidence. Our primary development objectives include passing/ bumping, setting, hitting/spiking, and serving. Your child will leave with new friends, new skills, and a new love for Volleyball.

Thursdays, 9/7–10/19, 6:30–7:30pm, $224

Thursdays, 10/26–12/21 , 6:30–7:30pm, $258

No class 11/23

Location: Los Perales Multipurpose Room

Min/Max: 6/10

Aloha Mind Math

Aloha Mind Math Staff • Ages 6–12

Kids find learning math on the abacus fun! Hands-on learning inspires confidence while learning mental math techniques. Students will develop agility with numbers and acquire visualization and problemsolving skills.

Mondays, 9/11–10/23, 3:30–4:30pm, $160 ONLINE

Wednesdays, 11/1–12/13,3:30–4:30pm, $160

Location: Terrace Room; Min/Max: 7/15

Skateboarding 101

Rob Skate Academy Staff • Ages 6-12

Come join one of the hottest programs in Moraga, and learn how to skateboard with top professionals. No skill requirements needed as the Rob Skate Academy has a professionally trained staff to handle all skill levels and keep your child safe. This is an action-packed camp for thrill seekers!

Sundays, 9/10, 17, 24, 10:45–11:45am

10/1, 8, 15, 10:45am–11:45am

11/5, 12, 19, 10:45am-11:45am

Fee: $140

Location: Lamorinda Skatepark

Min/Max: 5/20

Clarity for My College App or Job Hunt

Ingrid Stabb • Ages 13+

Get absolute clarity about your greatest strengths so you can rock your college applications or job hunt. Work directly with HarperCollins author of The Career in You, Ingrid Stabb.

Online

Fridays, 9/8–10/20, 4:00–5:00pm Fridays, 10/27–12/15, 4:00–5:00pm No class 11/24

Fee: $312

Min/Max: 2/10

Online Driver’s Ed

Bay Area Driving School • Ages 151/2+

This is a virtual driver’s education series with a live instructor. Students will enjoy a series of lectures including understanding the responsibilities of having a driver’s license, learning the rules of the road and accident- avoidance procedures. Independent assignments will also be completed during the week. Course also includes practice questions, defensive driving movies, and written test prep. Upon successful completion, students will receive a certificate of completion. An online self-paced option is also available.

Saturdays, 9/16–10/7, 9:00am to 12:00pm, $213

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 11/20–24 9:00am–12:00pm, $213

Self-Pace: Ongoing Registration, $52

for Adults

Resin Retreat

Cassie Hudson • Adult

An introduction to epoxy resin! Create and pour your own design in a wood serving tray. Color combinations and styles of pour are infinite. Let the creativity and resin flow!

Tuesday, 10/10, 6:00–8:00pm, $87 Location: Casita; Min/Max: 6/10

Basic Obedience and Manners

Get Ready! Dogs LLC • Adult

Beginner Obedience and Manners is for dogs 6 months and older who are beginning to learn basic manners and obedience skills or need a refresher. This class covers sit, down, stay, come, drop it, leave it, loose leash walking, and more! Additionally, we will cover problem behaviors such as jumping, mouthing, and impolite greeting among others. If your dog knows some of these skills but hasn’t worked among other dogs, this is a great starting point! The first class is a human-only class (human training). The remaining 7 weeks are for you and your dog.

Wednesday, 9/6–10/25 6:30–7:30pm, 8 classes, $192 Location: Casita; Min/Max: 5/10

Yoga for All Levels – Iyengar

Jeanne Dowell • Adult

Jeanne Dowell, former instructor under the US Olympic committee, is a pioneer in the yoga movement within the Lamorinda area and has studied throughout the world including the Iyengar institute in India. Basic principles of the unique Iyengar system and how it applies to the aging process will be taught. She combines her experiences with Zen in her teaching, emphasizing stress reduction, strength, and relaxation

Mondays, 9/11–10/23, 9am-10:15am, $182

Mondays, 10/30–12/18, 9am-10:15am, $182

No Class on 11/20

Location: La Sala; Min/Max: 5/20

for Seniors

Fall into Fitness with Fall Prevention

Level 1

Maria Inez Martinez • 55+

Fall Prevention Fun! These small group classes for the seasoned adult include body and mind exercises, balance drills, stretches, and games designed to strengthen and stretch muscles needed for proper posture and balance. Class includes seated and standing exercises. Classes are taught in a safe and supportive environment with fun and longevity in mind.

Thursdays, 9/7–10/19

10:00–11:00am

Thursdays, 10/26–12/14

10:00–11:00am

No class 11/23

Fee: $174

Location: La Sala; Min/Max: 5/10

Fall into Fitness with Fall Prevention

Level 2

Maria Inez Martinez • 55+

Ready for a step up in Fall Prevention Exercises? This small group class is designed for the seasoned adult wanting a little more of a challenge and workout. Continuing to stretch and strengthen muscles necessary for proper posture and balance. Class includes standing and seated exercises, drills, games, and stretches. Classes taught in a safe and supportive environment with fun and longevity in mind!

Thursdays, 10/26–12/14 , 11:30am–12:30pm, $174 No class 11/23

Tai Chi

Rita Ding Ma • Adult

Learn Tai Chi for physical health, stress reduction, balance, posture, mind-body connection, energy flow, vitality, and social connection. Instructor and Moraga resident, Rita Ding Ma, will guide you through the fundamentals she learned through years of study with Master Chen in Xi’an China, home of the clay soldiers.

Tuesday/Friday, 9/12–10/24 9:00–10:00am

Tuesday/Friday, 10/27–12/15 9:00–10:00am

No class 11/21 & 24

Fee: $338

Location: Moraga Commons Park Band Shell

Min/Max: 5/10

Location: La Sala; Min/Max: 5/10

Wellness Walk! Socialize, Stretch, and Meditate in Nature

Maria Inez Martinez • 55+

Experience the nurturing benefits of being in nature as we socialize, move, and meditate together. We will warm up the body with standing joint mobility, walk quarter-mile laps as we socialize, and gather to stretch and meditate amongst a redwood grove, all while in the gorgeous surroundings of Rancho Laguna Park. No mat required.

Friday, 9/15, 10:00–11:30am, $31

Location: Rancho Laguna Park; Min/Max: 5/20