Moraga Summer Activity Guide 2023

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CAMPS AT-A-GLANCE

Camp

Age

May 30- June June 2 5-9 x

Moraga Day Camp* 51/2-11 8a-6p Moraga Day Camp Jr. 4-6 9a-1p Berkeley Chess School Camp 6-11 1-4p Camp KinderCool– Entering 8:30a– x Los Perales K 12p Camp KinderCool–Rheem

June 19-23 x x

June July 26-30 5-7^ x x x x

July 10-14 x x

July 17–21 x x

July July 31- Aug 24-28 Aug 4 7-11 x x x x

x

x

June 24

July 29

August 26

Megan Schoenbohm

Andy Z

Mr. Elephant

Award-winning children's musical artist performing earthy, edgy, high vibe indie-style family music.

Music, movement, storytelling and character puppets that keeps families entertained.

Original family-friendly songs, with styles ranging from rock to reggae, from beats to bossa nova.

11:00am

11:00am

11:00am

Entering 8:30a– x

12p Entering 8:30a– K 12p 4-8 9a-12p

4-5

Skyhawks–Mini-Hawk 4-6 Sport Camp Skyhawks–Flag Football Camp 5-7 Skyhawks–Flag Football Camp 8-11 Skyhawk–Summer Camp 7-11 Olympics

Cancellation Policy

June 12-16 x x x

K

Camp KinderCool– Camino Pablo Castle Tales Musical Theater AM Castle Tales Musical 4-8 Theater PM Challenge Island Tots 4-6 Challenge Island AM 5-12 Challenge Island PM 5-12 Cooking Round the World AM 6-13 Cooking Round the World PM 6-13 Glee Club Camp 5-8 IncrediFlix–Live Action Flix** 7-13 IncrediFlix–Claymation Flix** 7-13 Play-Well TEKnologies AM 5-7 Play-Well TEKnologies PM 5-7 Play-Well TEKnologies 7-12 Bash’Em Bots Rob Skate Academy: 6-12 Skateboarding 101 Skyhawks–Parent & Me 2-3 SoccerTots Skyhawks–SoccerTots 3 Skyhawks–SoccerTots

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Time

A KID SIZE CONCERT SERIES

EVENTS

CAMPS AT-A-GLANCE

x

1-4p 9a-12p 9a-12p x 1-4p 9a-12p 1-4p x 9a-12p 9a-12p 1-4p 9a-12p 1-4p 1-4p

x x x x x

x x

x x

x

x

x x

Moraga Commons Bandshell

x x

9a-12p

x

x x

x

9:3010a 10:1511a 11:15a12p 9a-12p 9a-12p 9a-12p 9a-12p

x x

x

x

x x x x

x * Extended care available ** Full day option available

x x x

All withdrawal requests must be submitted in writing to recdesk@moraga.ca.us no less than 10 days prior to the class/activity start date. A refund of registration fees, less a $12 processing fee will be returned via check or credit card, depending on original payment method.

All classes and activities are subject to cancellation due to low enrollment. A full refund will be made only if a class/activity is canceled by the department.

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y Camp Out l i m a F SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2023 Check-In begins at 3:00pm

RANCHO LAGUNA PARK $35 per person Activities for Kids BBQ Dinner S'mores Station Hot Breakfast Register Online: moragarec.com

Kids' Night Out Friday, June 2 5:30pm - 9:30pm

Hacienda de las Flores

$35/child

Ages 5 - 11

Includes: crafts, games, pizza dinner, and movie.

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EVENTS

PARK EDITION

July 14

RANCHO LAGUNA 10:00AM - 12:00PM

August 11

MORAGA COMMONS 10:00AM - 12:00PM

Ages 0-5 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED

BY AN ADULT.

SENIOR PROGRAM ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION

EVENTS

Pop-Up Playdates

Join Town recreation staff to discuss future programs and activities for older adults (55+).

Light refreshments will be provided.

Tuesday, June 13 10:00am Hacienda Free Entrance de las Flores Register online at reallygreatsite.com.

RSVP recdesk@moraga.ca.us

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EVENTS

EVENTS

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CAMPS

Moraga Day Camp & Day Camp Jr. “CAMPCHELLA 2023!”

Moraga Day Camp presents… CAMPCHELLA 2023!

Join us for 9 weeks of jam-packed summer camp fun!

Field Trip**

Jun 5–9*

School’s Out!

Larkey Park Pool & Spray Ground

Jun 12–16

Octopus’ Garden

Bowling

Jun 19–23 Welcome to the Jungle! Oakland Zoo Jun 26–30 Mr. Roboto!

Movie (Elemental)

Jul 5–7^*

Party in the USA!

Encore Gymnastics

Jul 10–14

Rocket Man!

Chabot Space & Science Center

Jul 17–21

Hotel California!

Oakland A’s vs Boston Red Sox (Wednesday)

Jul 24–28

Secret Agent Man!

Rockin’ Jump

Jul 31– Aug 5*

We are the Champions! Exploratorium

^No Day Camp on July 3 & 4 * No Day Camp Jr. for the weeks of June 5, July 5, July 31 **Field trips are subject to change.

Moraga Day Camp Jr. does NOT attend field trips.

Fee: Regular Care (9:00 am–3:00 pm): $290 Extended Care (8:00 am–6:00 pm): $360 July 5-7 Regular Care: $174; Extended Care: $216 Day Camp Jr (9:00 am–1:00 pm): $190

Location: Casita at the Hacienda Min/Max: 30/66

Cathy Kathan & Becky Maher – Rheem Elementary; Shaun Paul – Los Perales Elementary; Sheri Doolittle & Raechel Olson – Camino Pablo Elementary Age – Entering Kindergarten

Myeve Capozzi Vocal Training Age 5–8

Participants are encouraged to enroll at their assigned elementary school for the most rewarding experience.

Well-trained Town staff will lead your child in organized games, art, crafts, songs, and more all planned around a central theme based on iconic songs we have all come to know and love! Field trips and special activities entertainment each week! Friday drop-off and pick-up at Moraga Commons Park.

Theme

Glee Club Camp

Camp Kindercool is for children entering Kindergarten in August 2023. Language, math, and developmental activities will engage each child and give them a feel for the structure and routine of Kindergarten. We’ll also have fun—singing, painting, building, and making new friends! Please send a small snack each day.

Town Staff Age 51/2–11, Moraga Day Camp Age 4–6, Moraga Day Camp Jr.

Date

Camp Kindercool

Date

Time

Location

Fee

Min/Max

May 30– Jun 2

8:30am– 12pm

Rheem $390 + $25 15/30 Elementary materials fee

May 30– Jun 2

8:30am– 12pm

Los Perales $390 + $25 10/20 Elementary materials fee

July 17–20

8:30am– 12pm

Camino $390 + $25 12/20 Pablo materials fee Elementary

July 24–27

8:30am– 12pm

$390 + $25 12/20 Camino materials fee Pablo Elementary

No class May 29, July 21, July 28 Materials fee made payable to individual instructor; Venmo option available.

Castle Tales Musical Theater

If you get “Fired Up” about singing and performing, if you “Come Alive” when you hear songs from popular movies and love to dance, if you start “Levitating” when you do crafts to create props, then... “Let it go” and join GLEE CLUB CAMP! In Glee Club Camp, campers will participate in their favorite activities... singing, dancing, performing, crafts, games... while rehearsing and preparing for an epic live showcase to be performed for family and friends at the end of the week!

Date

Time

Location

Fee

Min/Max

Jul 17–21

9am–12pm La Sala

$343

10/30

CAMPS

CAMPS

Berkeley Chess School Camps Berkeley Chess School Staff Age 6–11 Immerse yourself in the exciting world of chess!

Chess is fun and can be learned quickly and easily.

Our camp offers challenge, excitement and fun!

Date

Time

Jun 12–16

Location

Fee

Min/Max

1pm–4pm Terrace Room

$338

10/20

Jun 26–30 1pm–4pm Terrace Room

$338

10/20

Jul 24–28

$338

10/20

1pm–4pm Terrace Room

Skateboarding 101

Andrea Gaspari Age 4–8

Rob Skate Academy Age 6–12

Follow us over land or sea or through the enchanted forest of fairy tales. Your young actor/actress along with their new friends will choose 4 of 12 stories.

They might build a snowman with Elsa and Anna, get ready for the ball with Cinderella, kiss frogs to find a price, help Moana and Maui return the heart of Tefiti, or fight the dragon with St. George. Sing songs, play acting games, dress up, and learn with four types of storytelling with our bodies, voices, and puppets.

We’ll even craft our own costumes and props. Our performance for our families will be during our last hour of camp. Bring a snack daily.

Location

Min/Max

Date

Time

Location

Fee

Min/Max

Jun 19–23

9am–12pm Moraga Skatepark

$218

6/20

Jul 5–7

9am–12pm Moraga Skatepark

$131

6/20

Jul 10–14

9am–12pm Moraga Skatepark

$218

6/20

9am–12pm Moraga Skatepark

$218

6/20

Date

Time

Aug 7–11

9am–12pm La Sala

$249 + $10 6/15 materials fee

Jul 24–28

Aug 7–11

1pm–4pm

$249 + $10 6/15 materials fee

No camp July 3 & 4

La Sala

Fee

Join one of Moraga’s hottest programs and learn to skateboard with top professionals. No skill requirements 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!

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STEAM Tank: Entrepreneur Camp

CAMPS

Challenge Island Camps Challenge Island Staff Age 5–12 Age *4–6 The Challenge Island program and curriculum are designed to meet the needs of two entities: today’s playful, imaginative child and tomorrow’s empowered, globally-successful adult. We rest this core mission on our foundational palm tree pillars. www.challenge-island.com/pillars/

IncrediFlix Movie Making

Date

IncrediFlix Staff Age 7–13 Children return year after year to join us because we make movie-making fun! Within 15 minutes of starting any of our programs, students are already working on their projects.

While kids are busy using hands-on activities in their movie making, they’re not even aware that they’re expanding their imaginations and gaining a plethora of tools for creativity.

Every student gets a digital copy of the movies made in the class for a lifetime of memories. You and your child will have a movie that they worked hard on to remember this point in their life forever.

Date

10

Pets Palooza Camp

Time

Theme

Location Fee

Min/Max

Jun 5–9 9am–12pm Live Action Terrace $331 Flix Room

12/20

Jun 5–9 1pm–4pm Claymation Terrace $331 Flix Room

12/20

Jun 5–9 9am–4pm Full Day Terrace $628 IncrediFlix Room (Both Programs)

12/20

Time

Theme

Location Fee

Min/ Max

May 30– 9am–12pm Slimetopia Camp Casita Jun 2

$208

10/30

Jun 5–9 1pm–4pm STEAM Tank: Entrepreneur Camp

La Sala

$260

10/30

Jun 12–16

9am–12pm Pets Palooza Camp

La Sala

$260

10/30

Jun 19–23

1pm–4pm STEAMwarts: La Sala Academy of Wizards, Spells, and Potions Camp

$260

10/30

Jul 31– Aug 4

9am–12pm Super STEAM Hero

La Sala

$260

10/30

Jul 31– Aug 4

1pm–4pm Shark Camp

La Sala

$260

10/30

Wag on over to the most PAWSOME camp in town!

You and your STEAM Team will engineer a world created just for pets: from Pets Palooza Hotel Day to Having a Ball Day to Give a Dog a Bone Day to Salty Sea Dog Day to a very special Rescue Pets Day. You’ll even get to adopt adorable pretend pets of your own and create habitats to match their needs and personalities! This STEAMtastic camp gets two paws up and is a must for every pet-loving kid!

Steamwarts: Academy of Wizards, Spells, and Potions Camp Calling all wizard-loving kids to a magical week of spellbinding adventure! You’ll design your own wand and wizarding gear and be sorted into your perfect

Super STEAM Hero (Age 4–6)

Wham! Bam! Pow! Kaboom! Calling all Super Kids to a high-flying Challenge Island Experience! You and your tribe will channel your extraordinary powers into a universe of challenges inspired by your favorite Super Hero characters. This incredible camp promises to be a Super-Duper STEAM adventure for every boy and girl!

CAMPS

Calling all innovative and inventive kids to an adventure in STEAM and entrepreneurship! You and your STEAM Team will design, create and open new businesses every day: from PIZZApreneur Day t0 SWEETreprenur Day to SLIMEtrepreneur Day to PETrepreneur Day to HAUNTrepreneur Day. Can you convince the island sharks that your STEAM Team’s business belongs in the new Challenge Island Mall? Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind entrepreneurial experience!

house. You and your housemates will then take a full load of STEAMwarts classes from Magical Creatures to Charms and Potions to Sheltering from Darkness. This STEAMtastic camp will culminate with an enchanted graduation ceremony.

Shark Camp STEAM + Reading = STREAM! This STREAMy camp brings The Bridge to Sharktooth Island, the first book in the Challenge Island series, to life! You and your STEAM Team will join book characters Daniel, Joy, Kimani, and Davinci on their Sharktooth Island adventures from bridge-building to pirate ship exploring to mixing up spectacular slime seas. You’ll dive into the fascinating world of SHARKS and tackle an ocean full of sharkinspired challenges! This FINtastic Camp is perfect for fans of the Challenge Island, Magic Tree House and Magic School Bus book series!

No camp May 29, July 3, July 4

Slimetopia Camp It’s the slime camp that started it all. Slimetopia is an ooey, gooey, squishy, squashy, slippery, stretchy slime-drenched STEAM extravaganza! Learn the science behind the slime while opening your own Slimetopia Theme Park. Make many different kinds of the addictively playful polymer: from butter to bubble; from crunchy to munchy; from fluffy to floamy; from unicorn to color-changing, we’ve got you and your STEAM team covered (in slime, that is!).

Don’t miss out on this timeless Challenge Island bestseller!

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CAMPS

Play-Well TEKnologies Staff Age 5–7 & Age *7–12 At Play-Well TEKnologies, we know that kids are already naturally-gifted creators. What we strive to provide is an environment where students can create without fear of mistakes, explore fundamental STEM concepts through play, and express their creativity in ways they never thought possible.

Skyhawks Sports Academy Parent & Me SoccerTots

Date

Time

Skyhawks Sports Academy Staff Age 2–3

Jun 19–23

Theme

Location Fee

Min/ Max

1pm–4pm Pokémon Engineering

Terrace $260 Room

10/16

Jul 5–7

9am–12pm STEM

Terrace $156 Room

10/16

Jul 5–7

1pm–4pm Animal Architects

Terrace $156 Room

10/16

Jul 5–7

9am–4pm STEM + Animal Terrace $312 (Full-Day) Architects Room

10/16

Jul 17–21 1pm–4pm Bash'Em Bots

Terrace $260 Room

10/16

Jul 24–28

Terrace $260 Room

10/16

1pm–4pm Minecraft Engineering

No camp July 3 & 4

Pokémon Engineering with LEGO® Materials

STEM with LEGO® Materials

Calling all Pokémon trainers! With the Pokémon Championship approaching, join our enthusiastic Play-Well Instructors as we build and catch our favorite Pokémon, rescue Pikachu from Team Rocket, take a ride on the S.S. Anne to uncover rare and mystic Pokémon, and battle to see who will hold the title of Pokémon Master. Come along on our journey to catch ‘em all!!

Start the day by building engineer-designed projects and using special pieces to create your own unique designs. Play, create, and learn in this new themed engineering camp for LEGO® fanatics!

Animal Architects with LEGO® Materials Step into a world inspired by the animal kingdom as you design and build leaping dolphins, buzzing beehives, and towering giraffes. Play, create, and learn in this new themed engineering camp for LEGO® fanatics!

Bash’Em Bots with LEGO® Materials (Age 7-12)

Design your custom LEGO® bot to take on any challenge. Mix and match chassis designs using wheels, treads, or walking legs. Combine these with tools like drills, hammers, and battering rams as you refine your masterpiece by sparring with friends and overcoming obstacles. Apply real-world engineering and physics concepts to help you bash and crash your way to victory!

Minecraft Engineering with LEGO® Materials Venture into the world of Minecraft in our unique LEGO® experience. Get ready to build your base, craft your tools, use your Minecart to harvest raw resources, and battle to stop the Ender Dragon from ending the world. Come explore the endless possibilities of LEGO® with a trained Play-Well instructor.

Skyhawks Sports Academy Staff Age 5–7, 8–11

This Parent & Me program was designed to introduce kids to the fundamentals of soccer. Our age-appropriate curriculum, modified equipment, and highly trained staff provide a positive environment where players of all abilities can develop at their own pace with lots of encouragement and a big focus on FUN! This program involves Parent Participation.

Date

Time

Location

Fee Min/Max

Jul 24–28 9:30am–10am Moraga Commons Park $145 6/8

Skyhawks Sports Academy SoccerTots

Participants will be divided into circuit groups based on age, ability, and friend request, to build confidence and learn individual skill development through innovative drills and age-appropriate games. Skyhawks coaches provide a positive environment where players of all abilities can participate in friendly competition with lots of encouragement and a big focus on fun!

Bring your friends or come make new ones!

Time

Location

Fee

Jun 19–23 9am–12pm Moraga Commons Park $244

Min/Max 10/16

Founded in 1979, Skyhawks is the #1 choice for parents looking to introduce their children to the fundamentals of the world’s most popular sport. Using our progressional curriculum and modified equipment, participants learn soccer fundamentals and social skills through a series of fast-paced instructional circuits and developmental games. Our primary development objectives include dribbling, passing, shooting, ball control, balance, body movement, foot/eye coordination, self-esteem, teamwork, and sportsmanship!

Date

Time

Location

Fee Min/Max

Jul 24–28

10:15am– Age 3 11am

Moraga Commons $145 6/8 Park

Jul 24–28

11:15am– 12pm

Age 4–5 Moraga Commons $145 6/8 Park

Skyhawks Sports Academy Mini-Hawk Sports Camp Skyhawks Sports Academy Staff Age 4–6 This ultimate multi-sport camp combines baseball, basketball, soccer, and track & field; allowing young athletes to develop a passion for a variety of sports in one fun-filled setting. Participants explore balance, body movement, coordination, self-esteem, teamwork, sportsmanship, and sport-specific skill development in a structured environment with lots of encouragement!

Your child will leave this camp with new skills, new friends, and a new love for sports!

Time

Location

Fee

Skyhawks Sports Academy Summer Camp Olympics Skyhawks Sports Academy Staff Age 7–11

Min/Max

Jul 10–14 9am–12pm Moraga Commons Park $244 10/16 REGISTER NOW! • MORAGAREC.COM • 925.888.7045

Whether looking for a safe introduction to football, or an off-season program to prepare your child for competitive play, Skyhawks Flag Football Camp is the perfect program to help your young athlete take the next step in football.

Date

Skyhawks Sports Academy Staff Age 3, 4–5

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CAMPS

Play-Well TEKnologies Camps

With tens of thousands of LEGO® pieces and the guidance of our passionate instructors, the possibilities are truly endless!

This action-packed summer camp combines all your favorite Skyhawks Games into one fun-filled week.

Participants will learn and play fun Skyhawks variations of baseball, basketball, capture-the-flag, dodgeball, flag football, kickball, soccer, track & field, Ultimate Frisbee, and volleyball. By adding just the right amount of friendly competition, this program teaches boys and girls teamwork, sportsmanship, leadership, and strategy. Your child will leave this camp with new skills, new friends, and a new love for sports!

Date

Time

Location

Fee

Min/Max

Jul 10–14 9am–12pm Moraga Commons Park $244 10/16 MORAGA ACTIVITY GUIDE • SUMMER 2023

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Star Wars: May the Fork Be with You!

CAMPS

Harry Potter: Taste the Magic Cooking Round the World offers Harry Potter fans a week of cooking magic. From butterbeer pancakes to double-double chocolate cauldron cake, campers will enjoy Hogwarts culinary delights!

Cooking Round the World Staff Age 6–13 A summer of delicious fun awaits your child! Each camp week has a different theme. Sign up for as many weeks as you’d like! Cooking Round the World was voted 2021 “Best of” in Parents’ Press Reader’s Choice awards.

Date

Time

Theme

5/30– 6/2

1pm–4pm Fairytale Cooking

La Sala

$270 + $40 6/20 materials fee

6/5–9

9am–12pm International La Sala Baking

$338 + $50 6/20 materials fee

6/12–16 1pm–4pm Star Wars: La Sala May the Fork Be with You

$338 + $50 6/20 materials fee

6/26–30 9am–12pm Harry Potter: La Sala Taste the Magic

$338 + $50 6/20 materials fee

7/5–7

La Sala

$202 + $30 6/20 materials fee

La Sala

$338 + $50 6/20 materials fee

7/31–8/4 9am–12pm International La Sala Pies

$338 + $50 6/20 materials fee

9am–12pm Dish of Disney

7/17–21 1pm–4pm Oodles of Noodles

Location Fee

Min/ Max

Dish of Disney Kids will cook, eat, and have fun with Disney characters and movies. Food is an interpretation of Disney (i.e.

Pizza Planet pizza from Toy Story, grubs and bugs from Lion King, meatball stroganoff from Anastasia, etc.).

Maria Inez Martinez Age 55+

Music Together Music Together Staff Age 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. Playful, rich, and engaging, our kids’ music and movement classes also offer other important benefits. Voted Bay Area Parent, Parents’ Press BEST OF 2022.

Oodles of Noodles

Tuesday

July 11–August 15

9:30am–10:15am

From your typical bow tie noodles and spaghetti, to the more unusual: pizza topped linguini and stuffed pastas, Oodles of Noodles will introduce your child to a variety of pastas and sauces. Did we mention dessert pastas… yes, we’ll be making that too!

Tuesday

July 11–August 15

10:30am–11:15am

Tuesday

July 11–August 15

3:30pm–4:15pm

Thursday

July 13–August 17

9:30am–10:15am

Thursday

July 13–August 17

10:30am–11:15am

Specifically designed for the seasoned body to stretch and strengthen while reducing stress in a safe and supportive environment. Students can choose to either participate in a chair or on a mat (please bring a mat).

Marina Inez is E-RYT 200 certified in REWIND Golden Yoga for boomers and seniors.

July 27–August 3

6 classes

10:00am–11:00am

Location: Moraga Library Community Room Fee: $124 • Min/Max: 6/15

Summer Solstice Yoga Flow Maria Inez Martinez Age 18+

International Pies

Friday

July 14–August 18

9:30am–10:15am

Lamorinda Community! Let’s connect and celebrate Summer Solstice with a fun yoga practice at the Commons. We will connect with breath, move through thoughtful sun salutations, and soothe the heart with restorative meditative poses; all while embracing the beauty of being in community and nature. Bring a mat and beach towel. Beginners welcome!

Friday

July 14–August 18

10:30am–11:15am

From Irish Shepherd’s pie to Greek Spanakopita; from French quiche to Filipino Buko pies, your child will learn pie making techniques with an international twist. Both sweet and savory pies will be included. We’ll make the dough and fillings and eat the pies as well!

June 21

Saturday

July 15–August 19

9:30am–10:15am

Saturday

July 15–August 19

10:30am–11:15am

No camp May 29, July 3, July 4 Materials fee made payable to “Cooking Round the World”

Location: Moraga Commons Bandshell Fee: $160 first child, $110 each additional child Min/Max: 6/12

Virtual Driver’s Ed Bay Area Driving School Age 15+

After retelling a different beloved fairytale every day, we will create dishes representative of our favorite stories: Cinderella’s pumpkin coach, Goldilocks’ chocolate quinoa porridge, Little Red Riding Hood’s bread basket, and more!

This is a virtual Driver’s Education with a live instructor.

Students will enjoy a series of Driver’s Education lectures including understanding the responsibilities of having a driver’s license, learning the rules of the road and accidentavoidance procedures. Independent assignments will 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.

Option to take full course online at your own pace available for $52. Register for self-paced class at anytime.

International Baking

Jun 5–9

9:00am–12:00pm

This program explores and dives into aspects of baking techniques and dishes from around the world. Breads, pies, cookies, cakes, and baked savory dishes. Yum!

Jun 19–23

9:00am–12:00pm

Jul 10–14

9:00am–12:00pm

Jul 31–Aug 4

9:00am–12:00pm

Fairytale Cooking

Location: Online Fee: $213; self-paced: $52 Min/Max: None 14

Golden Yoga

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CLASSES

Campers will visit the dark side and the light side of the galaxy with imaginative food creations from Star Wars characters like Chewbacca, BB8, R2D2, Princess Leia, Yoda and others.

CLASSES

9:00am–10:30am

Location: Moraga Commons Fee: $31 • Min/Max: 6/30

Senior Trip

TINA—The Tina Turner Musical Town of Moraga Staff Adult 55+ August 23, 10:00am–5:00pm

There is only one. Her voice is undeniable. Her fire is unstoppable.

Her triumph is unlike any other.

An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA—The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters.

One of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner has won 12 Grammy Awards and her live shows have been seen by millions, with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history.

Featuring her much-loved songs, TINA—The Tina Turner Musical is written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall and directed by the internationally acclaimed Phyllida Lloyd.

Activity Level 2. We will go up a flight of stairs to our seats.

Price: $123 (includes transportation, lunch at Mel’s Diner, and 2nd floor Mezzanine ticket to the show)

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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

FOUNDATION

56 years of service in Moraga and beyond!

NEEDS YOU!

Rotarians are People of Action! ● Funded and built All-Access Playground ● Sponsor students for Odyssey of the Mind, Camp Venture, and Camp Royal ● Award college scholarships to Campolindo students ● Provided security cameras and classroom medical kits to improve school safety

Join a weekly club meeting to learn more, Tuesdays at noon.

Visit moragarotary.org for details.

MCN will have a booth at the Moraga Community Faire on April 29. Stop by and meet us!

MORAGA PARK FOUNDATION

Be Informed. Be Involved.

Participate in the Moraga Community!

Here’s how. Sign up to receive the Moraga Citizens Network e-newsletter, The MCN Link, that will be delivered to your inbox every two weeks. There you can read about upcoming events such as: • Announcements of cultural events offered

by Campolindo and Saint Mary’s College • Discussion of issues that affect the town’s development • Community events like the Moraga Community Faire, the 4th of July festivities, Hacienda Nights, and Concerts in the Park Our website, www.mcnmoraga.org, has a detailed CALENDAR of the month’s events and meetings, including dates, times, and locations of each event listed.

Subscribe to The MCN Link by emailing Ellen at ellen.beans@gmail.com or visiting our website and joining there.

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MORAGA PARK

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

Kiwanis Club of Moraga Valley once again to participate in the Town of Moraga 4th of July Celebration!

• Inflatable Jumps: Let your kids bounce their way to fun with our amazing inflatable jumps! With different shapes and sizes, the jumps provide a safe and fun activity that will keep your kids entertained all day long!

• Raffle: Don’t forget to buy your raffle tickets! We have some incredible prizes including a $1,000 Delta Airlines flight voucher, Luxury Napa Valley wine pairing and tasting(s) worth up to $950 each, Carmel Valley Silent Spa Retreat, and many more… over $5,000 in prizes!

• Food & Beverage: Food and beverages will be served jointly by Kiwanis Club of Moraga Valley and Lamorinda Lions. Preorders can be made the week before our event. Cash or credit card payments accepted.

REGISTER NOW! • MORAGAREC.COM • 925.888.7045

SPONSOR OF THE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES SINCE 1984

DO YOU HAVE TIME AND ENTHUSIASM FOR OUR MISSION? DO YOU WANT TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE FUTURE OF OUR PARKS? WE NEED YOUR HELP: • TAKING AN ACTIVE AND PROACTIVE POSITION ON FURTHERING OUR MISSION AND COMMITMENT TO MORAGA • ADVANCING THE WORK OF THE FOUNDATION • IDENTIFYING LONG AND SHORT TERM PROJECTS • IDENTIFYING CAUSES THAT NEED OUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT • SOURCING FUNDS FOR OUR WORK

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE SCAN THIS QR CODE OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE: MORAGAPARKS.ORG MORAGA ACTIVITY GUIDE • SUMMER 2023

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80%

TOP ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS OF INTEREST

of respondents (or a family member) participated in a Town of Moraga Parks and Recreation program, activity, or event in the past year.

Adult Sports

SURVEY RESULTS

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

COMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS

Youth Specialty Programs

MOST COMMON PROGRAMS PARTICIPATED IN

Moraga Community Foundation The Moraga Community Foundation is just wrapping up the largest fundraising campaign in our history. Thanks to over 120 generous donors, we have raised more than $430,000 to enhance the Moraga Common’s Park by replacing the 49-year-old bathrooms with new gender-neutral ADA restrooms, planting additional trees with new irrigation, installing a water bottle refill fountain, replacing the 40-year-old flagpole, and contributing funds for an updated ADA picnic area.

What’s next Moraga? Take our survey and weigh-in: www.surveymonkey.com/r/H29WG68 Survey

Donate

For more information: MoragaCommunityFoundation.org

REGISTER NOW! • MORAGAREC.COM • 925.888.7045

Adult Art Classes

Hacienda Nights Pear and Wine Festival Tree Lighting 4th of July Canyon Club Collaborations Inconvenient times/locations were the biggest reason respondents did not participate in parks and recreation programs, activities, and events in the past year.

TOP FACTORS TO INCREASE INTEREST AND AVAILABILITY TO PARTICIPATE Greater variety of program/event choices Weekend programming Family‐friendly events, classes, and programs Respondents identified community needs additional programming for:

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SURVEY RESULTS

Moraga Parks and Recreation

FAMILIES, ADULTS, & TEENS

Adult Health & Fitness Classes

Additional Holiday Celebration Events

90%

More than of respondents learned about Town of Moraga Parks and Recreation programs, activities, and events through the Activity Guide (mailed to residents).

WHERE RESPONDENTS ARE TRAVELLING OUTSIDE MORAGA FOR RECREATION PROGRAMS Lafayette Orinda Walnut Creek Pleasant Hill Other 0

0.25

0.5

0.75

MORAGA ACTIVITY GUIDE • SUMMER 2023

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Town of Moraga 2100 Donald Drive Moraga, CA 94556

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MORAGA YOUTH INVOLVEMENT COMMITTEE

APPLICATION PERIOD FOR THE 2023-2024 TERM OPENS MAY 1

moraga.ca.us

Students living or attending school in Moraga entering grades 7 through 12 are welcome to apply