Egg Hunts, Crafts & Games
Saturday, April 1, 2023 | 9:30–11:00 am
Egg Hunts: Ages 2–7 years
Piedmont Main Park
$10/participant
Join PRD as we celebrate Spring with fun Egg hunts, seasonal arts and crafts, and maybe even a visit from the Spring Bunny. Great for kids age 7 and under, this family friendly event is the perfect way to hop into Spring!
July 21, 8:30 pm: “Croods 2” | August 18, 8:00 pm: “Turning Red”
September 22, 7:15 pm: “Matilda”
Piedmont Park
TUESday, July 4, 2023
Parade begins 11 am celebration starts at 1 pm
Sunday, April 23 | 10 am–1 pm | Witter Field | Free!
PRD will host the 2nd Annual Play Like a Girl+ Piedmont event! More than 20 sports organizations from around the Bay Area will have hands-on activities for girls+ ages 2–18 to try. From skateboarding to fencing to boxing, there will truly be something for everyone! There will be live demonstrations, professional and Olympic athletes and fabulous raffle prizes.
Registration will open on February 28, 2023. For event information visit piedmont.ca.gov/recreation or contact Eva Phalen at ephalen@piedmont.ca.gov
Saturday, April 15, 2023 | 9 am–3 pm
Piedmont Veterans Memorial Building
401 Highland Avenue
To make your appointment, go to RedCrossBlood.org (enter sponsor code PIEDMONT) or call 1-800-REDCROSS.
Online: Visit piedmont.ca.gov/activityguide. You can register use Visa, Mastercard, Discover or eCheck with your username and password.
Walk-in: Register in person Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm at the Recreation Department, 358 Hillside Avenue, Piedmont. By phone: Call the Recreation Department Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm at 510 4203070. Have your payment information ready.
Online registration for Piedmont residents begins on February 28 at 6:00pm. Online registration for non-Piedmont residents begins on March 7 at 6:00pm. Registration is required for all programs and activities. You are not considered registered until you have paid all fees and have received a confirmation.
Up-to-the-Minute Activities
Activities are sometimes added after this publication goes to print. Please visit our registration website, CommunityPass, for the most up-to-date activities.
ages 8–14 r$200 N$225 Activity descriptions help you decide if you or your child would enjoy what a given course has to offer. The Piedmont Recreation Department (PRD) prides itself on the many, varied course offerings in its Activity Guide.
194115 Wed Sept 4–Oct 16 (7×) 3:30pm–5:00pm 194116 Wed Oct 23–Dec 11 (7×) 3:30pm–5:00pm
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All withdrawal requests must be submitted to PRD via email (prdrefunds@piedmont.ca.gov) or phone (510) 420-3070 during office hours, Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm (excluding City holidays).
A request made:
■ 10 Business Days or More prior to the start of the program will receive a full refund or credit to account.
■ Within 5–10 Business Days prior to the start of the program may receive a refund to the original form of payments, minus the convenience fee (3% for credit cards, 1% for echecks) or credit to account. For an account credit, the amount credited will also be less the convenience fee. However it will not be charged again when the credit is used for a future registration of equal or lesser value.
■ Less than 5 Business Days prior to the start of the program will be considered on a case by case basis and only permissible if the original program is over the minimum enrollment required. Request must be approved by the instructor and PRD Staff. If approved a refund or credit to account minus a 10% Class Withdrawal Fee.
■ Late Withdrawal Requests after the start of a program will not be issued unless there is an exceptional situation and it is approved by the instructor and PRD staff. A 10% Class Withdrawal Fee will be charged, the prorated amount for any classes attended, and any additional fees (if applicable: non-resident fee, Facility Preservation Fee). Instructors will need to approve the return of any material fees. Credit to account only, no refunds. Schoolmates and Preschool Programs have separate refund policies.
When the class minimum is not reached, we reserve the right to either postpone the beginning of the program, or cancel the program and issue refunds.
Refunds are not issued for missed classes. Class Transfers requests 5 business days or more prior to the start of the class are reviewed by PRD Staff and are only permissible if the original program is over the minimum enrollment. Transfer must be to a program of equal or greater cost. Transfer requests after PRD withdrawal window are not allowed unless approved by both the instructor and PRD staff.
If classes or recreation activities are canceled due to inclement weather or poor air quality, (and rescheduling is not an option) a credit will be issued at the end of the session.
PRD occasionally takes photos of department programs that may include enrolled participants. Photos taken during programs, events or activities may be used in future department promotional materials. If you do not want your child’s photo used, please contact the Recreation Department.
The Piedmont Recreation Department is committed to providing inclusive and equitable programs for all, regardless of gender identity, age, race, health status, national origin, relationship status, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and religion. Please contact PRD staff to determine the best fit for your child.
Certain programs are listed as being either for girls or boys—PRD recognizes that these terms do not fit every individual. PRD welcomes all cis, trans, non-binary, gender non-conforming, gender queer and any male or female-identified participants.
For each sports program sign-up with a fee of $50 or higher, a surcharge will be added to the program fee, to be deposited into a dedicated fund for preservation and replacement of athletic facilities or maintenance.
Piedmont Recreation Department
Main Office
510 420-3070 prd@piedmont.ca.gov
Chelle Putzer, Recreaton Director
510 420-3070 cputzer@piedmont.ca.gov
Liam Kelly, Recreation Supervisor
510 420-3075 lkelly@piedmont.ca.gov
Katrina Morris, Recreation Supervisor
510 420-3072 kmorris@piedmont.ca.gov
Eva Phalen, Recreation Supervisor
510 420-3087 ephalen@piedmont.ca.gov
Cora Wood, Administrative Assistant
510 420-3070 cwood@piedmont.ca.gov
Jessica Pomey, Administrative Assistant
510 420-3070 jpomey@piedmont.ca.gov
Ivy Sandoval, Recreation Coordinator
510 420-6223 isandoval@piedmont.ca.gov
Carrie Villa, Recreation Coordinator
510 420-3074 cvilla@piedmont.ca.gov
Akil Danjuma, Recreation Coordinator
510 420-3089 adanjuma@piedmont.ca.gov
David Hopkins, Asst. Schoolmates Coordinator
510 420-3078 dhopkins@piedmont.ca.gov
Beach Schoolmates
510 420-3077 bsm@piedmont.ca.gov
Havens Schoolmates
510 420-3078 hsm@piedmont.ca.gov
Wildwood Schoolmates
510 420-3076 wsm@piedmont.ca.gov
801 Magnolia Main Hall & East Wing 801 Magnolia Avenue
Linda Beach Playfield/Tennis Courts 333 Linda Avenue
Beach School / Beach Schoolmates Facility 100 Lake Avenue
Becker Playfield at Havens School Bonita & Oakland Avenues
Buzz Redford Gym (PMS) 740 Magnolia Avenue
Coaches Playfield 898 Red Rock Road
Corey Reich Tennis Center (CRTC) 24 Vista Avenue
Dracena Park 130 Dracena Avenue
Hampton Park Hampton & LaSalle Avenues
Hampton Field / Hampton Park Building
Basketball Courts / Tennis Courts
Havens School / Havens Schoolmates Facility 323 Highland Avenue
Kennelly Skate Park (see hours, below*) 898 Red Rock Road
Morrison Gym (PMS) 740 Magnolia Avenue
Park Tennis Courts (Piedmont Park) 711 Highland Avenue
PCC - Piedmont Community Church 400 Highland Avenue
PCH - Piedmont Community Hall 711 Highland Avenue
Amphitheater / Community Park / Lower Level (LL)/ Tea House
PRD - Piedmont Recreation Department 358 Hillside Avenue
1st Floor / 2nd Floor / Attic / Lawn / Picnic Tables/Patio /Classroom
PHS - Piedmont High School 800 Magnolia Avenue
Binks Gym / Dance Studio/Witter Baseball Field/Witter Track Witter Football Field / Witter Softball Field
PMS - Piedmont Middle School 740 Magnolia Avenue
Sport Courts / MPR: Multi Purpose Room / Woodshop/Classroom
Piedmont Community Pool (CLOSED) 777 Magnolia Avenue
Veterans Memorial Building / Kitchen 401 Highland Avenue
Wildwood School / Wildwood Schoolmates Facility 301 Wildwood Avenue
Lower Blacktop/Lower Picnic Tables
*Kennelly Skate Park is located above Coaches Field on Moraga Avenue. Spring Hours: March 14th–June 5th: Mon/Wed/Fri, 3:30–7:00pm & Sat/Sun, 12:00–7:00pm
Summer Hours: June 6th–August 8th: Every day, 12:00–7:00pm
Park will be closed during inclement weather or smoke days.
piedmont.ca.gov/activityguide
Donate to the PBF Sports Field Endowment Fund today!
With all the challenges from the pandemic, we have been the beneficiary of our well-maintained, lovely outdoor spaces that have allowed us as a community to spend time together. Our precious public spaces are more important than ever.
The endowment will generate income to be used exclusively for the maintenance and preservation of the public fields and courts in Piedmont. Please make a donation to the PBF Sport Fields Endowment Fund at piedmontbeautificationfoundation.org.
Karen Sullivan, PBF President Chelle Putzer, Recreation Director
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ages 6–10
Camp 1973 is the Summer camp where the fun of summers past meet the present. Campers will be able to participate in back-to-basics activities like tie-dye, lanyard making, friendship bracelets, hiking, and games. If you’re hankering for a little simple fun this summer come join us...you won’t regret it!
Week 1 r$385 N$415
Mon–Fri June 5–June 9 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Week 5 r$308 N$338
M, W–Fri July 3–July 7 (4×)* 9:00am–3:00pm
Instructor: David Hopkins, PRD Staff
Location: Hampton Park
Min: 12; Max: 30 *No camp on July 4
ages 4.5–10 r$288 N$318
Schoolmates presents Camp S’Mates! Schoolmates in camp form, Camp S’Mates is the fusion of a summer camp experience, high quality childcare, and is designed to compliment your child’s morning schedule with outdoor afternoon fun and games. Activities based off weekly themes will include playing group games and sports, making memorable crafts, projects, and so much more. A perfect pairing for participants enrolled in Camp Everything at Beach, or free afternoons ready for play!
Week 2
Mon–Fri June 12–June 16 (5×) 12:30–5:00pm
Week 3
Mon–Fri June 19–June 23 (5×) 12:30–5:00pm
Week 4
Mon–Fri June 26–June 30 (5×) 12:30–5:00pm
Instructor: Schoolmates Staff
Location: Beach Schoolmates Facility Min: 10; Max: 40
ages 12–14 r$460 N$490
This 2-week training program gives participants hands-on experience, skills to become leaders and role models in the community and prepares CIT’s for their first job. CITs will spend their mornings working with, and learning from, PRD staff working at Camp Everything at Beach. In the afternoon, they’ll hone their skills with training in a variety of areas including safety and supervision, basic first aid, resume writing, interview preparation and more. Two sessions available– curriculum repeats each session.
Parent Note: The intent and spirit of the program requires a two-week commitment to receive the full benefit for the participant— partial sessions will not be considered.
Week 3 & Week 4
Mon–Fri June 19–June 30 (10×) 10:00am–3:30pm
Week 7 & Week 8
Mon–Fri July 17–July 28 (10×) 10:00am–3:30pm
Instructor: Sarah Normart, PRD Staff
Location: Beach Schoolmates Facility
Min: 6; Max: 20
grades 6–8 r$450 N$480
Miss.Fit will encompass various aspects of young girls health and well being. Activities will be centered around physical (exercise/ nutrition), mental (mindfulness) and social (interpersonal relationships) development. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in activities such as yoga, daily cooking, journaling and much more!
Week 1 (grades 7–8)
Mon–Fri June 5–June 9 (5×) 9:00am–2:00pm
Week 6 (grades 7–8)
Mon–Fri July 10–July 14 (5×) 9:00am–2:00pm
Week 7 (grades 5–6)
Mon–Fri July 17–July 21 (5×) 9:00am–2:00pm
Week 8 (grades 5–6)
Mon–Fri July 24–July 28 (5×) 9:00am–2:00pm
Instructor: C’Airra Callum & Maddie Mills, PRD Staff
Location: Havens Schoolmates Facility
Min: 8; Max: 20
grades 4–6 r$525 N$555
Julia Shotz’s love of recreation runs deep—her first word (“WOW!”) was actually said around the campfire. Julia studied Recreation at Humboldt State University, with an emphasis in Outdoor Adventure Leadership, and has backpacked and camped at Mount Shasta, Van Damme State Park, The Trinity Alps, The Marble Mountains, Fern Canyon, and Big and Little Basin, to name a few.
Campers will learn intermediate skills in recreation, backcountry and backpacking, orienteering, and native plant and animal identification. Thursday’s camp will be held at Joaquin Miller Park. Parents will drop off children at the picnic area and then return for dinner and s’mores around the campfire at 6pm.
Some wilderness and/or camping experience preferred. Julia cannot wait to share her love and knowledge of recreation with you children this summer and looks forward to their adventures (and new skills)! *Thur, June 29 hours: 9:00am–8:00pm at Joaquin Miller Park
Week 4
Mon–Fri June 26–June 30 (5×) 9:00am–4:00pm*
Instructor: Julia, Giardino, PRD Staff
Location: Havens Schoolmates Facility
Min: 8; Max: 16
PRD’S Camp Everything has it all! Camp Everything’s full and half-day programs combine everything children love and the freedom to create their own daily schedule! There is something for athletes to budding chef kids can dive into their passions in a camp free from technology, judgments and expectations. Counselors encourage campers to try a little of EVERYTHING to find new interest, build new skills and make new friends along the way!
Some of the fun offered at Camp Everything:
Sports: Camp classics to traditional sports offered with a twist. Each day we offer a featured sport and other active games throughout the day.
Hampton Cafe & Bakeshop: Cooking and baking with new recipes and new foods offered each session.
Crafty Hut: Create masterpieces daily through painting, sculpting, photography and mixed-media!
Move It: If you like to move, try out hiphop, drumming, dance, yoga and martial arts!
Festival Friday: Kidchella will be all the rage on Fridays. Karaoke, crafts for trade, food vendors, henna, and more! .
Cre8tive Design: Whether your child prefers hand sewing or using a glue gun—make bags, tank tops, dresses, hats, scarves and more.
Gadgets & Gizmos: Fix it. Build it. Try It. Tinker away and invent something wild ‘n crazy for play.
Zen Zone: Campers have a self-serve supply of books, card games, board games, and strategy games to enjoy in a quiet place.
Production Zone: In this zone, we build with a variety of materials!
Battle Royale: Plan with a crew for an epic battle, build a fort, collect items or even create your own battle dance!
grades 2–5 r$540 N$570
Week 2
Mon–Fri June 12–June 16 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Week 3
Mon–Fri June 19–June 23 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Week 4
Mon–Fri June 26–June 30 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Week 6
Mon–Fri July 10–July 14 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Week 7
Mon–Fri July 17–July 21 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Week 8
Mon–Fri July 24–July 28 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Instructor: PRD Staff
Location: Hampton Park
Min: 30; Max: 72
ages 4.5–10 r$360 N$390
Week 2
Mon–Fri June 12–June 16 (5×) 9:00am–12:30pm
Week 3
Mon–Fri June 19–June 23 (5×) 9:00am–12:30pm
Week 4
Mon–Fri June 26–June 30 (5×) 9:00am–12:30pm
Week 6
Mon–Fri July 10–July 14 (5×) 9:00am–12:30pm
Week 7
Mon–Fri July 17–July 21 (5×) 9:00am–12:30pm
Week 8
Mon–Fri July 24–July 28 (5×) 9:00am–12:30pm
Instructor: PRD Staff
Location: Beach Playfield
Min: 25; Max: 60
grades 6–7 r$350N$380 Ready to transition from a camper to a counselor Camp Everything style? Rising 6th and 7th graders will learn work ethic, build confidence, improve public speaking, develop important soft skills and make new friends. Jr. CITs will work with children along side experienced recreation staff in a creative and fun camp setting at Hampton. The skills learned through job training and play, participants will be on their way to become great leaders and prepared for the CIT program.
Week 2
Mon–Fri June 12–June 16 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Week 3
Mon–Fri June 19–June 23 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Week 4
Mon–Fri June 26–June 30 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Week 6
Mon–Fri July 10–July 14 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Week 7
Mon–Fri July 17–July 21 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Week 8
Mon–Fri July 24–July 28 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Instructor: PRD Staff
Location: Hampton Park
Min: 6; Max: 20
ages 4–7 r$450 N$480
Let’s build, experiment and get busy with science and engineering! In this camp we’ll make bottle rockets, coloring robots, solar ovens and more! Material Fee: $75
Week 2
Mon–Fri June 12–June 16 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm
Week 4
Mon–Fri June 26–June 30 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm
Week 9
Mon–Fri July 31–Aug 4 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm
Instructor: Giena Vogel
Location: Havens Elementary, Room 109 Min: 10; Max: 30
ages 5–9 r$420 N$450
We will immerse ourselves each day in the work of one or more picture book artists. We will intersperse lots of read-alouds with art making inspired and informed by these books. We will use multiple art media in our art-making and also learn about the structure and particular art form of the picture book. There will be a snack and socializing time each day (snack from home). All art materials are provided. Students will come home with some fun picture book inspired pieces and ideas for further creations. Material Fee: $35
Week 2
Mon–Fri June 12–June 16 (5×) 1:00–4:30pm
Instructor: Vanessa Miller
Location: Beach Elementary, Art Room Min: 8; Max: 16
ages 5–7 r$552 N$582
Join our dynamic small group summer camp to exercise your creativity and get active. Each day campers will take on cool art projects and challenging, fun activities. Some days will be dedicated to clay projects and Kung Fu. Kung Fu will start with a brief meditation and move into warm up games and non-competitive mixed martial arts practice. The Kung Fu section will end with breaking a board with a punch or kick (optional). Other days will have organized active games and changing art themes (e.g. marbleized rocks, slime, light jars, etc.). There will also be free time each day, walk on stilts, balance on a slack line, read, make giant bubbles, play board games, play on the climbing structure or draw. Two special snacks will be provided each week.
Material Fee $40
Week 1
Mon–Fri June 5–June 9 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Week 2
Mon–Fri June 12–June 16 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Week 8
Mon–Fri July 24–July 28 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Instructor: Catrina Marchetti
Location: PRD Attic
Min: 5; Max: 10
ages 5–9 r$336 N$366
This is a class for experimenting with a variety of materials while honing in all the fundamentals. We will draw, paint, print and work with both traditional and non-traditional materials. We will use a variety of papers and also work with fabric and do some sculpting.
There will be a combination of directed and independent projects. There will be a snack time each day (provided by home). All art materials included. Students will come home with fun creations as well as ideas for further creations. Material Fee: $28
Week 3
Tue–Fri June 19–June 23 (4×) 1:00–4:30pm
Instructor: Vanessa Miller
Location: Beach Elementary, Art Room Min: 8; Max: 16
ages 5–9 r$425 N$455
We will draw, paint, print, collage and beyond using a variety of media. There will be shared directed projects as well as an opportunity for students to work on their own independent pieces. We will keep the fundamentals at the core of our art-making-line and shape, color and composition etc. as well as experiment and explore. There will be snack (coming from home) and socializing time each day. All art materials provided. Students will come home with a variety of creations as well as ideas and inspiration for further creating.
Material Fee: $40
Week 1
Mon–Fri June 5–June 9 (5×) 1:00–4:30pm
Instructor: Vanessa Miller
Location: Beach Elementary, Art Room Min: 8; Max: 16
ages 5–9 r$255 N$285
Ready to take your first step on your jewelry making journey? In this beginner beading class, get to know the tools of the trade, and all the techniques you need to know to start creating unique, dazzling beaded jewelry from scratch! Students will gain the knowledge and skill to create their own jewelry pieces. This class is a prerequisite for all other jewelry making courses. Material Fee: $25
Week 8
Mon–Fri July 24–July 28 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm
Instructor: Dragonfly Designs, LLC
Location: Wildwood Schoolmates Facility
Min: 8; Max: 12
ages 10–15 r$405 N$435
Are you interested in music & theatre? Do you have a passion for singing, acting, or both? Then join Platinum Selling Singer/Songwriter, and Actor Adrian Marcel today! This class focuses on basic theatre, vocal, and instrumental music skills using fun, energetic, and interactive exercises to help enhance all your gifts. At the same time, enjoying the inspiration from other like-minded and equally gifted individuals. Training will include proper breathing/vocal techniques, projection/articulation training, improvisation/role play, and a basic intro to songwriting & music theory that will strengthen everyone’s skills as they are motivated to grow as artist. At the end of each class, the students will have a chance to perform selections of their choosing individually or as groups for their peers. Material Fee: $20
Week 2
Mon–Fri June 12–June 16 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm
Week 7
Mon–Fri July 17–July 21 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Mon–Fri July 17–July 21 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm
Week 9
Mon–Fri July 31–Aug 4 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm
Instructor: Third Voice Music Group LLC
Location: Veterans Memorial Building
Min: 7; Max: 12
ages 5–9 r$255 N$285
Discover a tiny world where grass is as big as trees, pebbles are the size of boulders, and flowers make a great umbrella! Students will make a teeny tiny house with teeny tiny furniture and then decorate their little house with wall art and a little gnome to guard it! Next, it’s time to transform colorful buttons, pipe cleaners, sequins, beads, sparkly gems, glue and paper into cute bugs, pretty flowers, and cuddly animals to complete their springtime garden experience! Material Fee: $25
Week 7
Mon–Fri July 17–July 21 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Instructor: Dragonfly Designs, LLC
Location: PRD Attic Min: 8; Max: 12
ages 6–12 r$190 N$215
Students learn to knit with step by step instruction, working with two knitting needles and a ball of yarn, to make a scarf, a purse, a hat or a mouse! Using colorful yarns and large size needles, students learn to cast on and use the basic knit and purl stitches, bind off, as well as many knitting terms. Class held in a quiet focused friendly home-like atmosphere.
Week 1
Mon–Fri June 5–June 9 (5×) 3:00–5:00pm
Week 6
Mon–Fri July 10–July 14 (5×) 3:00–5:00pm
Instructor: Jane Backus, PRD Staff Location: Havens Schoolmates Facility Min: 3; Max: 8
ages 7–12 r$375 N$405
Students will be inspired by renowned fine artists (Frida Kahlo, David Hockney), illustrators (Maurice Sendak, Mary Blair), cartoonists (Charles Shulz), architect Frank Gehry, and designers (Eames) and more to create mixed media artworks. We will create handmade sketchbooks, pop up paper rooms, tote bags, handmade toys, paintings, and mixed media artworks. Material Fee $25
Week 9
Mon–Fri July 31–Aug 4 (5×) 1:00–3:00pm
Instructor: Cara’s Art Studio
Location: Recreation Building, Attic
Min: 8; Max: 16
ages 7–12 r$375 N$405
Create your own characters and story-lines in this unique class. We will learn character development, expressions, body movement, story development and how to make detailed backgrounds (interiors and exteriors) using one point perspective. Students will create the start of a mini comic book by the end of class. All skill levels are welcome. Material Fee $25
Week 6
Mon–Fri July 10–July 14 (5×) 10:00am–12:00pm
Week 9
Mon–Fri July 31–Aug 4 (5×) 10:00am–12:00pm
Instructor: Cara’s Art Studio
Location: Community Hall, Tea House (Week 6), Recreation Building (Week 9) Min: 8; Max: 16
ages 7–12 r$375 N$405
Students will learn how to draw and paint from life. We will cover landscape, still life, portraiture, and clothed figure drawing. The materials we will cover are pencil, colored pencil, and watercolor. One class will be with a live professional model. The instructor has taught at Ruth Asawa SOTA in SF and has been an AP Art instructor. Material Fee $25
Week 6
Mon–Fri July 10–July 14 (5×) 1:00–3:00pm
Instructor: Cara’s Art Studio
Location: Community Hall, Tea House Min: 8; Max: 16
ages 7–12 r$190 N$215
Have fun learning to sew something new! Sew a soft pillow using a colorful fabric. Class will learn basic hand sewing stitches. Sewing is a hand/eye activity you can do without using a computer screen! You will learn the safe and proper use of needles, scissors, threads and fabric types. Sew your own teddy bear and other items while learning basic techniques.
Week 2
Mon–Fri June 12–June 16 (5×) 3:00–5:00pm
Week 8
Mon–Fri July 24–July 28 (5×) 3:00–5:00pm
Instructor: Jane Backus
Location: Havens Schoolmates Facility
Min: 2; Max: 6
ages 8–13 r$562 N$592
Join our dynamic small group summer camp to exercise your creativity and get active. Each day campers will take on cool art projects and challenging, fun activities. Some days will be dedicated to clay projects and Kung Fu. Kung Fu will start with a brief meditation and move into warm up games and non-competitive mixed martial arts practice. The Kung Fu section will end with breaking a board with a punch or kick (optional). Other days will have organized active games and changing art themes (e.g. resin casting, fidget cubes, acrylic pour painting, etc.). There will also be free time each day, walk on stilts, balance on a slack line, read, make giant bubbles, play board games, play on the climbing structure or draw. Two special snacks will be provided each week. Material Fee $45
Week 3
Mon–Fri June 19–June 23 (5×) 9:00am–4:00pm
Week 4
Mon–Fri June 26–June 30 (5×) 9:00am–4:00pm
Week 6
Mon–Fri July 10–July 14 (5×) 9:00am–4:00pm
Instructor: Catrina Marchetti
Location: PRD Attic Min: 5; Max: 12
ages 9–12 r$255 N$285
Discover a tiny world where grass is as big as trees, pebbles are the size of boulders, and flowers make a great umbrella! Students will make a teeny tiny house with teeny tiny furniture and then decorate their little house with wall art and a little gnome to guard it! Next, it’s time to transform colorful buttons, pipe cleaners, sequins, beads, sparkly gems, glue and paper into cute bugs, pretty flowers, and cuddly animals to complete their springtime garden experience! Material Fee: $25
Week 7
Mon–Fri July 17–July 21 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm
Instructor: Dragonfly Designs, LLC
Location: PRD Attic Min: 8; Max: 12
ages 8–17 r$495 N$525
In this beginner camp, students will learn to sew and create a tote bag and shorts. A small student to instructor ratio allows students plenty of personalized guidance and access to their own machine and tool set. Students will learn to safely operate a sewing machine and iron, read a sewing pattern and illustrate their designs. All materials are provided including high quality fabrics, threads, and personalized embroidery. Classes emphasize creativity and skill building in a supportive and patient learning environment. Instructor Julia studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. No experience needed, intermediate students are welcome. Material Fee: $95
Week 1 (ages 8–14)
Mon–Fri June 5–June 9 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Week 1 (ages 13–17)
Mon–Fri June 5–June 9 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm
Instructor: Julia Husch
Location: Recreation Building, 1st Floor Classroom Min: 4; Max: 8
ages 6–9 r$250 N$280
Kids Carpentry teaches children the safe use of hand tools in a fun environment. Kids build their own wooden projects from scratch, gaining experience in physical engineering, problem solving, fine motor skills, and patience. The lessons, projects, and tools evolve with each student’s individual pace. We build from a variety of project examples such as boats, trucks, bird feeders, doll furniture, spinning tops, airplanes, shelves, boxes, games and much more. Material Fee $25 (Week 5: $20)
Week 1
Tue–Fri June 6–June 9 (4×) 9:30am–12:00pm
Week 2
Mon–Thur June 12–June 15 (4×) 9:30am–12:00pm
Week 3
Tue–Fri June 20–June 23 (4×) 9:30am–12:00pm
Week 4
Mon–Thur June 26–June 29 (4×) 9:30am–12:00pm
Week 5 r$190 N$215
Wed–Fri July 5–July 7 (3×)* 9:30am–12:00pm
Week 6
Mon–Thur July 10–July 13 (4×) 9:30am–12:00pm
Week 7
Mon–Thur July 17–July 20 (4×) 9:30am–12:00pm
Instructor: Casey Nutt, Kids Carpentry
Location: PMS Woodshop
Min: 5; Max: 9
ages 8–11 r$250 N$280
Kids Carpentry teaches children the safe use of hand tools in a fun environment. Kids build their own wooden projects from scratch, gaining experience in physical engineering, problem solving, fine motor skills, and patience. The lessons, projects, and tools evolve with each student’s individual pace. We build from a variety of project examples such as boats, trucks, bird feeders, doll furniture, spinning tops, airplanes, shelves, boxes, games and much more. Material Fee $25
Week 1
Tue–Fri June 6–June 9 (4×) 12:30–3:00pm
Week 2
Mon–Thur June 12–June 15 (4×) 12:30–3:00pm
Week 3
Tue–Fri June 20–June 23 (4×) 12:30–3:00pm
Week 6
Mon–Thur July 10–July 13 (4×) 12:30–3:00pm
Week 7
Mon–Thur July 17–July 20 (4×) 12:30–3:00pm
Instructor: Casey Nutt, Kids Carpentry Location: PMS Woodshop
Min: 5; Max: 9
ages 7–11
Girls Carpentry teaches children the safe use of hand tools in a fun environment. Kids build their own wooden projects from scratch, gaining experience in physical engineering, problem solving, fine motor skills, and patience. The lessons, projects, and tools evolve with each student’s individual pace. We build from a variety of project examples such as boats, trucks, bird feeders, doll furniture, spinning tops, airplanes, shelves, boxes, games and much more. Material Fee $25 (Week 4), $20 (Week 5)
Week 4 r$250 N$280
Mon–Thur June 26–June 29 (4×) 12:30–3:00pm
Week 5 r$190 N$215
Wed–Fri July 5–July 7 (3×) 12:30–3:00pm
Instructor: Casey Nutt, Kids Carpentry
Location: PMS Woodshop
Min: 5; Max: 9
ages 0–4 r$105 N$125
Come join us for an enjoyable morning of music making! This six week summer session will feature engaging songs and activities with a jungle theme. We’ll explore the rainforest and learn all about the animals that live there. Class activities will include singing, bounces, chants, simple instrument play, puppets, movement exploration, and more! Participants will be given a Spotify playlist with songs used in the class. .
Thurs June 8–July 13 (6×) 9:45–10:15am
Thurs June 8–July 13 (6×) 10:30–11:00am
Thurs June 8–July 13 (6×) 11:15–11:45am
Instructor: Nanci’s Musiktime
Location: Piedmont Park
Min: 4; Max: 12
grades k–2 r$299 N$329
Aloha Ukulele takes students on a musical journey through the islands of Hawaii. The keiki, meaning “little ones,” will learn how to play songs on their ukulele while also learning the art, games, language and traditions of Hawai’i.
Week 1
Mon–Fri June 5–June 9 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Week 4
Mon–Fri June 26–June 30 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm
Instructor: I.R. Guitar Lessons
Location: Wildwood Schoolmates Facility
Min: 6; Max: 15
ages 6–11
Learn to write your own songs, the basics on instruments like guitar, bass, keyboards, drums and vocals, perform, and create album artwork for a release on 3 O’Clock Rock Records! Listen to our new releases at 3oclockrockrecords.bandcamp.com.
Material Fee $10 (Week 3: $8)
Week 1 r$385 N$415
Mon–Fri June 5–June 9 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm
Week 3 r$308 N$338
Tue–Fri June 20–June 23 (4×) 1:00–4:00pm
Instructor: 3 O’Clock Rock
Location: Beach Elementary, Music Room Min: 12; Max: 32
ages 16–adult r$81 N$96
Grab your pipes (or drums) and join the Piedmont Highlanders Pipe Band! We are an award-winning traditional Scottish bagpipe band, welcoming all levels. We emphasize individual improvement and ensemble playing. Don’t let our fun attitude fool you—we work a lot on getting a quality sound. Pipers need own pipes/practice chanter; drums provided for drummers if available. If you have questions email lionscourt@hotmail.com.
Mon June 5–July 31 (9×) 7:00–9:00pm
Instructor: Ellison Dunlap
Location: Community Hall
Min: 2; Max: 25
ages 9–18 r$680 N$710
Play with a BAND! Get your hands on an instrument in this immersive rock band experience. As a group, we will select a setlist or decide to write our own songs (or some of both) at the beginning of the week. Then we will learn, rehearse, and record our songs and create a digital album of our set, or a music video of one of our songs. We will choose content based on the groups interests.
Though we accept all skill levels within the age range, We do recommend that students have a basic working knowledge of music, at approximately an intermediate level. i.e. student can identify note names on their instrument by letter, understands basic chords, scales and song structures, is able to play through easy songs (3-6 chords within a progression). Mastery of the above concepts is NOT at all required.
Instruments available: drums/percussion, bass, guitar, piano/keyboard/organ, voice.
Material Fee $50
Week 2
Mon–Fri June 12–June 16 (5×) 12:00–5:00pm
Instructor: SF Rock Project
Location: PMS Classroom
Min: 6; Max: 12
ages 5–7 r$429 N$459
Prepare for a full-day LEGO® camp packed with hands-on and minds-on STEM fun! First, build projects inspired by cool machines while applying real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture. Then join Ash and Pikachu to explore the vast world of Pokémon as we build and catch our favorite Pokémon, rescue Pikachu from Team Rocket, and take a ride on the S.S. Anne to uncover rare and mystic Pokémon. Come along on our journey to catch ‘em all!
Week 1
Mon–Fri June 5–June 9 (5×) 9:00am–4:00pm
Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies
Location: Veterans Memorial Building Min: 10; Max: 24
ages 5–7 r$215 N$245
Come join our fun and knowledgeable Instructors as we use LEGO® materials to recreate our favorite animated friends and their worlds! After building our most beloved princesses, villains and sidekicks, get ready to rescue princes and princesses from towers, explore enchanted castles, and maybe even fly on a magic carpet or two. All we need is your creativity and a little magic to bring it all to life!
Week 8
Mon–Fri July 24–July 28 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies
Location: Veterans Memorial Building Min: 10; Max: 24
ages 5–7 r$215 N$245
This course will provide a supportive environment to learn about influential females throughout history. Fly across the Atlantic with Amelia Earhart, assemble dinosaur bones with Anna K. Behrensmeyer, and blast off into outer space with Mae Jemison. Design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas!
Week 8
Mon–Fri July 24–July 28 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm
Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies
Location: Veterans Memorial Building Min: 10; Max: 24
ages 5–7 r$215 N$245
Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO® parts as we design and build leaping dolphins, buzzing beehives, and towering giraffes. Play, create, and learn in a world inspired by the animal kingdom. Design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas.
Week 4
Mon–Fri June 26–June 30 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies
Location: Veterans Memorial Building Min: 10; Max: 24
ages 5–7 r$215 N$245
Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Build engineer-designed projects and use special pieces to create your own unique designs! Projects are rotated seasonally to ensure that both new and returning students can explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO® building system!
Week 4
Mon–Fri June 26–June 30 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm
Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies
Location: Veterans Memorial Building
Min: 10; Max: 24
grades 5–8
Build robots to compete in exciting battles such as: Sumo Robots and King of the Hill. We will use VEX EDR, an integrated system of motors, wheels, metal, and sensors. While building robots, students will also build life skills such as teamwork, problem-solving and critical thinking. The class will be taught by members of the award-winning Double Play VEX Robotics Team. Material Fee $30
Week 4 r$270 N$300
Mon–Fri June 26–June 30 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm
Week 5 r$250 N$280
M, W–Fri July 3–July 7 (4×)* 9:00am–12:00pm
Instructor: Innovate Robotics
Location: PMS Classroom (Week 4), Havens
Schoolmates Facility (Week 5)
Min: 8; Max: 16 *No camp on July 4
ages 7–12 r$215 N$245 Are you ready to up your engineering game? Our instructors will introduce mechanisms to get your gears turning; then, it’s your job to take it to the next level! Go head-to-head or work towards a new personal best as we get ready to apply real-world concepts to LEGO® challenges!
Week 3
Mon–Fri June 19–June 23 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm
Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies
Location: Veterans Memorial Building
Min: 10; Max: 24
grades 1–4
Build robots from scratch to compete in fun games and engaging skills challenges, such as King of the Hill and Sumo Bots. Working in small groups with mentoring from experienced instructors from award winning robotics team Double Play. Material Fee $30
Week 4 r$270 N$300
Mon–Fri June 26–June 30 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Week 5 r$250 N$280
M, W–Fri July 3–July 7 (4×)* 1:00–4:00pm
Instructor: Innovate Robotics
Location: PMS Classroom (Week 4), Havens Schoolmates Facility (Week 5)
Min: 9; Max: 15 *No camp on July 4
ages 4–7 r$360 N$390
Let’s build and play! In this camp, we’ll make spin drums, glowing lava lamps, domino tracks, a jumping origami frog and much more. Material Fee: $60
Week 3
Tue–Fri June 20–June 23 (4×) 1:00–4:00pm
Instructor: Giena Vogel
Location: Havens Elementary, Room 109
Min: 10; Max: 30
ages 6–10 r$390 N$420
Come join us for a fun-filled camp creating different robot models using ViNee - our amazing, new and unique robot hub and kit rolled into one! Learn simple machine concepts like gears, cranks, levers, etc. Each team of two gets a computer and ViNee to learn with. Exclusive curriculum with an emphasis on technology, engineering, and programming. All participants get to take home the kit at the end of camp! Material Fee $65
Week 2
Mon–Fri June 12–June 16 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm
Instructor: Tiny Techs Club
Location: Beach Elementary, Auditorium Min: 10; Max: 20
ages 6–10 r$390 N$420
Explore the galaxy! Build space-themed robots including rocket launchers, space ships, aliens, a moon walking astronaut, and a space ship. These robots teach the fundamentals of mechanics like gears, levers, pulleys, cranks, and more. Each team of two gets a computer and LEGO® WeDo® kit to learn with exclusive curriculum with an emphasis on technology, engineering, and programming!
Material Fee $65
Week 4
Mon–Fri June 26–June 30 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm
Instructor: Tiny Techs Club
Location: Beach Elementary, Auditorium Min: 10; Max: 20
ages 7–12 r$429 N$459
Gear up for a full-day LEGO® camp packed with hands-on and minds-on STEM fun! In this challenge based program, start by building engineer-designed projects and putting your creativity and problem solving into action. Then, step into a Minecraft world powered by LEGO® resources as we will build shelters to keep out Creepers, craft mystical items that only true masters can wield, and perfect our crossbow skills to stop the Wither from taking over!
Week 6
Mon–Fri July 10–July 14 (5×) 9:00am–4:00pm
Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies
Location: Veterans Memorial Building
Min: 10; Max: 24
ages 6–11 r$300 N$330
Want to master the secrets of the universe? Create a volcanic eruption to rival Pompeii? Pass secret messages to your friends in invisible ink? Learn how to do these and much more! Junior Alchemists is designed to not only pique an interest in scientific inquiry, but to introduce students to a deeper understanding of its development and application. We allow them to see the basic principles of science in the world around them. The course is focused on a number of experiments; they are lots of fun, visually appealing, and can safely be reproduced at home for friends and family.
Week 7
Mon–Fri July 17–July 21 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Instructor: Athena Coding Location: Recreation Building, 1st Floor Classroom
Min: 9; Max: 20
ages 7–12 r$215 N$245
Bring your favorite Minecraft adventures to life with our enthusiastic Play-Well instructors. In a Minecraft world powered by LEGO® resources, we will build shelters to keep out Creepers, craft mystical items that only true masters can wield, and perfect our crossbow skills to stop the Wither from taking over! If you can imagine it, we can build it.
Week 3
Mon–Fri June 19–June 23 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies
Location: Veterans Memorial Building
Min: 10; Max: 24
ages 9–11 r$585 N$615
Want to Learn About Robots and STEAM Programming? Sphero is transforming the way kids learn, create, and invent through coding, science, music, and the arts enable students. Play with Sphero robots and learn fun skills at the same time! Packed with programmable sensors, infrared communication, and a colorful LED light matrix, this popular robotic ball will keep campers engaged as they explore STEAM subjects and draw; create their own games with the fleet of robots and then play, compete or explore how they can make our planet a better and a safer place.
Week 9
Mon–Fri July 31–Aug 4 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Instructor: Code For Fun
Location: Recreation Building, 1st Floor Classroom Min: 4; Max: 24
ages 7–12 r$300 N$330
Our unique project-based class is designed to allow young students to develop their creative storytelling or game designing abilities, and then gives them the opportunity to bring them to life through Scratch and Python.
Students have a blast, create App Store caliber games like Flappy Bird, and learn plenty of professional programming practices. If student does not have their own device, a rental can be provided for $40.
Week 7
Mon–Fri July 17–July 21 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm
Instructor: Athena Coding
Location: Recreation Building, 1st Floor Classroom
Min: 9; Max: 20
ages 11–15 r$470 N$500
Welcome to the magical world of Web Design! This course focuses on the fundamentals of Web Design and the use of HTML5, CSS and JavaScript. The course begins with learning various HTML5 tags and then applying them to build the structure of a website.
Students will then design the aesthetics of their website using CSS properties. Lastly, they will learn to make their website interactive with JavaScript. By the end of this course students will have gained the skills needed to create their own website.
Week 5
M, W–Fri July 3–July 7 (4×)* 9:00am–3:00pm
Instructor: Code For Fun
Location: Recreation Building, 1st Floor Classroom
Min: 4; Max: 24 *No camp on July 4
ages 6–11 r$300 N$330
Minecraft isn’t just the world’s most popular game; it’s also an excellent tool for teaching a wide array of subjects. At Athena, we’ve developed a project based approach to a variety of important topics using Minecraft Educational; our course will cover Personalized Game Design, Animation and storytelling, Programming in Python and Javascript, Architecture and design, The fundamentals of electrical circuitry using Minecraft’s patented Redstone circuit system, Logic gates, multi-system mechanisms, Modding and more! If student does not have their own device, a rental can be provided for $40.
Week 8
Mon–Fri July 24–July 28 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Instructor: Athena Coding
Location: PMS Classroom
Min: 9; Max: 20
ages 7–10 r$585 N$615
Learn through play! Navigate the robots through challenging maze, make them react to their environment, complete coding puzzles on the tablet, work in teams to compete with fun games. You will use a series of fun robots (Dash and Dots, Lego® WeDo and Beebots) to engage with technology and use your critical thinking skills. Combining a real robot with coding fires up the imagination, inspires dreams, and builds confidence.
Week 6
Mon–Fri July 10–July 14 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Instructor: Code For Fun
Location: Recreation Building, 1st Floor Classroom Min: 4; Max: 24
ages 6–11 r$300 N$330
Minecraft isn’t just the world’s most popular game; it’s also an excellent tool for teaching a wide array of subjects. At Athena, we’ve developed a project based approach to a variety of important topics using Minecraft Educational; our course will cover personalized game design, animation and storytelling, programming in Python and Javascript, architecture and design, the fundamentals of electrical circuitry using Minecraft’s patented Redstone circuit system, Logic gates, multi-system mechanisms, Modding and more! If student does not have their own device, a rental can be provided for $40.
Week 8
Mon–Fri July 24–July 28 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm
Instructor: Athena Coding
Location: PMS Classroom
Min: 9; Max: 20
ages 6–8 r$585 N$615
Begin your coding journey using Scratch Jr.! Start with making a character dance to producing a full simulated environment. In this introductory sequence of projects in Scratch Jr., get gradually introduced to a variety of practices and concepts while using a variety of blocks and tools. Each project is aligned with algorithms and programming standards developed by the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA).
Week 8
Mon–Fri July 24–July 28 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Instructor: Code For Fun
Location: Recreation Building, 1st Floor Classroom Min: 4; Max: 24
ages 6–12 r$300 N$330
This program explores and dives into aspects of baking techniques and baked dishes from around the world. Breads, pies, cookies, cakes and baked savory dishes. Yum!
Material Fee $50
Week 1
Mon–Fri June 5–June 9 (5×) 9:00am–1:00pm
Instructor: Cooking Round the World Location: Veterans Memorial Building, Kitchen Min: 6; Max: 18
ages 6–12 r$300 N$330
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 Kings, meatball stroganoff from Anatasia, etc).
Material Fee $50
Week 4
Mon–Fri June 26–June 30 (5×) 9:00am–1:00pm
Instructor: Cooking Round the World Location: Veterans Memorial Building, Kitchen Min: 6; Max: 18
ages 6–12 r$240 N$265
From your typical bow tie noodles and spaghetti, to the more unusual: pizza topped linguine and stuffed pasta, Oodles of Noodles will introduce your child to a variety of pastas and sauces. Did we mention dessert pasta… yeah, we will be making that too!. Material
Fee $40
Week 5
M, W–Fri July 3–July 7 (4×)* 9:00am–1:00pm
Instructor: Cooking Round the World Location: Veterans Memorial Building, Kitchen Min: 6; Max: 18 *No camp on July 4
ages 6–12 r$300 N$330
TV Network Celebrity chefs like Bobby Flay, Rachel Ray, Gordon Ramsey, Giada DeLaurentiis, and Ree Drummond all have their signature dishes. We will recreate those dishes and learn how these TV chefs became stars.
Material Fee $50
Week 6
Mon–Fri July 10–July 14 (5×) 9:00am–1:00pm
Instructor: Cooking Round the World Location: Veterans Memorial Building, Kitchen Min: 6; Max: 18
ages 6–12 r$300 N$330
From Irish Shepherd’s pie, to Greek Spanikopita, 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…of course, eat the pies as well. Material Fee $50
Week 7
Mon–Fri July 17–July 21 (5×) 9:00am–1:00pm
Instructor: Cooking Round the World Location: Veterans Memorial Building, Kitchen Min: 6; Max: 18
ages 6–12 r$300 N$330
The only thing better than the smell of homemade bread is being able to eat the bread. This bread making class teaches kneading techniques, the science behind yeast, flour varieties, bread shapes and loaf pans, using various baking tools, and incorporating interesting herbs into the breads. Program also includes the making of jams, marmalades, and butters.
Material Fee $50
Week 8
Mon–Fri July 24–July 28 (5×) 9:00am–1:00pm
Instructor: Cooking Round the World Location: Veterans Memorial Building, Kitchen Min: 6; Max: 18
ages 6–12 r$300 N$330
If your child is a pizza hound, this is the week for them! Pizzas Round the World, at least 2 different pizzas each day! From Indian Naan bread pizza to French Benedict Pizza, to German berry dessert pizza - children will learn to make and love to eat a variety of pizzas. There will be additional side dishes as well.
Material Fee $50
Week 9
Mon–Fri July 31–Aug 4 (5×) 9:00am–1:00pm
Instructor: Cooking Round the World Location: Veterans Memorial Building, Kitchen Min: 6; Max: 18
ages 4.5–7 r$355 N$385
Let the magic of cooking take you away! Daily campers will create delicious food as they learn their way around a kitchen. We start the day with a culinary experience and transition into math, science and engineering activities (no technology). The camp allows kids an opportunity to ask questions, observe, investigate and experiment while having the opportunity to classify, measure, count, estimate and recognize numbers and fractions in a practical real life setting. Each participant receives a recipe book. Campers learn kitchen and food safety, proper use of utensils, basic cooking techniques, and the art of cleanup.
Material Fee $25
Week 2
Mon–Fri June 12–June 16 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Week 3
Mon–Fri June 19–June 23 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Instructor: Jessica Roine & Nancy Andrada
Location: Veterans Memorial Building, Kitchen
Min: 10; Max: 24
ages 10–15 r$425 N$455
Chefs will learn to explore with all of their senses in the kitchen. This skills-based culinary camp will teach techniques that will bring out the best in food and flavor. We’ll take a deep dive into delightful sauces and explore sweet and savory spice blends. In addition to a week of delicious culinary adventures, campers will come home with the skills and confidence to prepare balanced plant-based meals for their families and communities. Material Fee $50
Week 2
Mon–Fri June 12–June 16 (5×) 12:30–3:30pm
Instructor: Alicia Faris, Path to Panacea
Location: Beach Elementary, Kitchen Min: 8; Max: 12
ages 10–15 r$340 N$370
Get ready to explore a world of flavor and culinary delights. Prepare your taste buds for liftoff (no passport required) as we explore food through a prism of culture, time, and place. In this camp, we will examine food traditions from around the world as we build skills and discover new herbs, spices, and ingredients along the way. Cooking cultural food builds unity, understanding, and an appreciation of differences. Leave with the confidence to create your own cultural meals and snacks.
Material Fee $40
Week 3
Tue–Fri June 20–June 23 (4×) 12:30–3:30pm
Instructor: Alicia Faris, Path to Panacea
Location: Beach Elementary, Kitchen Min: 8; Max: 12
ages 10–15 r$425 N$455
This colorful camp will explore creativity in cooking. Going beyond your typical cooking class, this is a week-long immersion into the world of food. Learn to cook, bake, think, and taste like a professional chef. Campers will uncover the ways in which flavors are created and learn the art of balance. Learn to make classic culinary delights and come home with the skills to create your own signature restaurant-style dishes. We will finish camp with a friendly chopped style cooking competition.
Material Fee $50
Week 4
Mon–Fri June 26–June 30 (5×) 12:30–3:30pm
Instructor: Alicia Faris, Path to Panacea
Location: Beach Elementary, Kitchen Min: 8; Max: 12
Alicia Faris is holistic nutritionist and culinary educator who finds time spent cooking and sharing nourishing meals the best kind of medicine. After graduation from Florida State with a BS in Marketing, she went back to school at Bauman College in Berkeley to further her studies in the field of Nutrition. Inspired by bountiful California produce, she dove head first into the culinary world, working at some of San Francisco’s most beloved restaurants.
Energized to share her passion for good food, Alicia has been teaching culinary nutrition to children and their families around the Bay Area since 2015. She’s on a mission to make healthy habits come to life by bringing joy back to the family meal.
Alicia is the founder of Path to Panacea a youth cooking program that provides nourishing, engaging, and delicious culinary adventures!
Teen Sidekicks are truly committed and enjoy working closely with special needs students, befriending them, sharing lunch and activities, or helping them successfully integrate into mainstream programs.
Teen Sidekicks attend a 2-hour orientation/training to learn about special needs and the basic principles of behavior management.
If you are interested in playing an integral role in supporting the growth and overall experience for a child with neurodiverse needs, please apply at https://bit.ly/3HlvUSh. Deadline to apply is by April 5, 2023. Applicants must be at least 14 years of age by June 5, 2023 or entering 10th grade. Teens must be able to attend orientation/training on May 10th at 6pm and commit to volunteering at least one week of Summer Sidekicks (Weeks 2, 3 & 4).
Community service hours available upon request. Volunteers may be eligible to receive a letter of recommendation. Experience working with elementary-aged children is a bonus but not required. Questions? Contact sidekicks@piedmont.ca.gov..
The Piedmont Recreation Department (PRD) is committed to meet the needs of the community by creating safe, fun and affordable inclusive programs for schoolaged kids with neurodiverse needs.
Summer Sidekicks aims to integrate children into our mainstream camps. Teen Sidekicks will be paired with campers to help them build relationships and strengthen their recreational skills while having a fun summer camp experience.
1. Campers may choose any PRD camp they would like during the following Summer Sidekicks weeks:
Week 2: June 12–16
Week 3: June 19–23
Week 4: June 26–June 30
2. Once registered, fill out the Sidekicks Request Form: https://bit.ly/35fMAeZ. Please note matching is not guaranteed. If PRD is unable to pair a camper with a Sidekick, you will be notified and eligible for a full refund.
At this time, we are unable to accommodate campers with toileting issues, medical issues requiring protocols or those who are apt to elope.
PRD will offer additional adaptive camps throughout the summer during weeks 1, 6 & 7. With the assistance of Teen Sidekicks, these camps are designed to get kids moving, socializing and having fun with their peers! See page 37 for camps.
For more information email sidekicks@piedmont.ca.gov.
ages 5–10 r$400 N$430f
24-7 UK Soccer Academy is excited to provide our Adaptive Learning Soccer Summer Camp. Our professional soccer coaches look forward to providing a fun, safe, engaging and adaptive learning environment with the support of Teen Sidekicks. The camp has a small capacity, with a maximum of eight participants, providing a coach to participant ratio able to cater to the individual needs and attention of everyone in attendance. Parents and caregivers are encouraged but not required to attend.
Week 1
Mon–Fri June 5–June 9 (5×) 1:00–3:00pm
Week 6
Mon–Fri July 10–July 14 (5×) 9:00–11:00am
Instructor: 24-7 UK Soccer Academy
Location: Havens Becker Playfield Min: 6; Max: 8
ages 6–12 r$365 N$395
Do you want to learn the true art of butterfly farming? We will care for caterpillar host plants, hunt for caterpillar eggs raise young caterpillars and watch them metamorphose into the chrysalis phase and hatch to beautiful butterflies which we will release back into the wild. Children will create arts and crafts projects while learning about the science of a butterfly life cycle. Material Fee: $40
Week 7
Mon–Fri July 17–July 21 (5×) 9:30am–12:00pm
Instructor: Kerstie Mulligan
Location: Havens Elementary, Room 110 Min: 5; Max: 10
ages 6–12 r$365 N$395
Utilizing our bodies and minds to learn strategies for self regulation and relaxation. Each day will feature a calming breathing technique, featured sensory items and a fun yoga session. We will use the Zones of Regulation and Kimochis in discussion & practice to handle daily challenges and feelings. We will create visuals, crafts, books and each child will leave with a personalized calming box to help them get through those difficult moments in life. Material Fee: $40
Week 7
Mon–Fri July 17–July 21 (5×) 1:00–3:30pm
Instructor: Kerstie Mulligan
Location: Havens Elementary, Room 110
Min: 5; Max: 10
Saturday, March 25, 2023
3–5 pm | Ages 5–15
Piedmont Park Tennis Courts
(Highland Avenue & Guilford Rd)
Register: https://bit.ly/3R1yRM7
The United States Tennis Association of Northern California and the Piedmont Recreation Department are excited to host the first Adaptive Tennis Play Day in Piedmont! This Play Day is specifically designed for children with special needs to introduce them to the game of tennis.
Tennis instructors will meet your child where they are and run a variety of fun, engaging, and skill-building activities. Participants will be having so much fun, they won’t even realize they are improving their hand-eye coordination and learning tennis! No experience is necessary and all equipment is provided.
ages 3.5–6 r$415 N$445
Calling all mommies, daddies and caregivers! Does your child gravitate to baby or caretaking roles in their play? Well this is the camp for them! Bring along a beloved baby or lovie and we will shower them with love. Children will create cooking and arts and crafts projects with and for their special guest that can accompany them to camp each day. They will learn music and movement games that they can share with their babies along with play and storytime. Snack is provided.
Material Fee: $40
Week 3
Tue–Fri June 20–June 23 (4×) 9:00am–1:00pm
Instructor: Kerstie Mulligan
Location: Havens Elementary, Room 110 Min: 6; Max: 12
ages 4–7 r$390 N$420
Utilizing our bodies and minds to learn strategies for self regulation and relaxation. Each day will feature a calming breathing technique, featured sensory items and a fun yoga session. We will use the Zones of Regulation and Kimochis in discussion & practice to handle daily challenges and feelings. We will create visuals, crafts, books and each child will leave with a personalized calming box to help them get through those difficult moments in life. Material Fee: $40
Week 6
Mon–Fri July 10–July 14 (5×) 12:30–3:30pm
Instructor: Kerstie Mulligan & Patricia Castro
Location: Havens Elementary, Room 110 Min: 12; Max: 24
ages 4–7 r$450 N$480
Do you love fairies? If so, you’ll love this camp! Each day we’ll make something wonderful to take home: a fairy garden, a fairy home, a fairy wand, a fairy doll and much more. We’ll share lots of fairy stories to learn all about what fairies do and how they live! Material Fee: $75
Week 2
Mon–Fri June 12–June 16 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Week 9
Mon–Fri July 31–Aug 4 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Instructor: Giena Vogel
Location: Havens Elementary, Room 109
Min: 10; Max: 30
ages 4–7 r$450 N$480
Let’s dive into the ocean and learn about the fascinating creatures that live there. We’ll learn fun facts about starfish, seahorses, hermit crabs, sharks, whales, dolphins and more. Each day, we’ll read books, sing songs and make projects about different ocean animals. Material Fee: $75
Week 4
Mon–Fri June 26–June 30 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Instructor: Giena Vogel Location: Havens Elementary, Room 109 Min: 10; Max: 30
ages 4–7 r$390 N$420
Do you want to learn the true art of butterfly farming? We will care for caterpillar host plants, hunt for caterpillar eggs raise young caterpillars and watch them metamorphose into the chrysalis phase and hatch to beautiful butterflies which we will release back into the wild. Children will create arts and crafts projects while learning about the science of a butterfly life cycle. Material Fee: $40
Week 6
Mon–Fri July 10–July 14 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Instructor: Kerstie Mulligan & Patricia Castro
Location: Havens Elementary, Room 110 Min: 15; Max: 24
ages 4–7 r$475 N$505
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom will there be enough room...for your camper? Join us for another round of cooking, arts & crafts all celebrating the ABC’s and 123’s! Your camper will never believe how fun learning can be. Snacks and lunch provided. Material Fee: $50
Week 4
Mon–Fri June 26–June 30 (5×) 9:00am–1:00pm
Instructor: Kerstie Mulligan & Patricia Castro
Location: Havens Elementary, Room 110 Min: 15; Max: 24
ages 4–7 r$415 N$445
Does your child love Halloween as much as we do? If so, this is the camp for them! We will cook witches brew, make spooky arts and crafts and end the week with a Halloween parade! Material Fee: $40
Week 5
M, W–Fri July 3–July 7 (4×)* 9:00am–1:00pm
Instructor: Kerstie Mulligan & Patricia Castro
Location: Havens Elementary, Room 110 Min: 15; Max: 24 *No camp on July 4
ages 4–7 r$360 N$390
Do you love games and toys? Then you will love this camp! We will make slingshot cars, kaleidoscopes, mazes, a ring toss game, bubble wands and much more! Material Fee: $60
Week 3
Tue–Fri June 20–June 23 (4×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Instructor: Giena Vogel
Location: Havens Elementary, Room 109 Min: 10; Max: 30
ages 4.5–8 r$360 N$390
Campers learn about bugs and butterflies through stories, art and observation. We will raise various bugs and butterflies and learn how to take care of these important creatures.
Material Fee: $60
Week 8
Mon–Fri July 24–July 28 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm
Instructor: Diana Thomas
Location: Havens Elementary, Room 101 Min: 8; Max: 24
ages 4.5–8 r$360 N$390
Say ALOHA to summer! We will explore Hawaiian culture through art, music, language, lei making and hula. Material Fee: $60
Week 8
Mon–Fri July 24–July 28 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Instructor: Diana Thomas
Location: Havens Elementary, Room 101 Min: 8; Max: 20
ages 6–10 r$400 N$430
Join us this summer for a Hip-Hop dance camp with Coach Saan! The format of each day will be as followed: stretch and conditioning, HipHop dance technique, dance routine, group creation station (campers will work together to create their own moves), cool down and stretch. Camp will conclude with a final performance on Friday. Snack and lunch time will be included in the schedule.
Week 2
Tue–Fri June 13–June 16 (4×) 8:30am–12:30pm
Instructor: Beat Box Dance Academy
Location: Veterans Memorial Building
Min: 6; Max: 15
ages 5–9 r$455 N$485
This camp is a sure hit with children interested in Hip-Hop dancing, Yoga, Tumbling, Hula Hooping and Drama Games! We begin with hula hooping, connection games and a yoga class. After a snack, we’ll learn a hip-hop combination, practice tumbling skills (cartwheels, head and hand stands, back bends), and have a “dance party,”(we strive to inspire children to feel confident in their bodies as they dance with friends :) Each day we’ll go outside to lunch/snack, hula hoop, socialize, and play drama games, and at the conclusion of our camp week, family and friends are invited to come watch the children show what they’ve learned throughout the week. Material Fee: $5
Week 2
Mon–Fri June 12–June 16 (5×) 9:00am–12:45pm
Week 3
Mon–Fri June 19–June 23 (5×) 1:00–4:45pm
Week 6
Mon–Fri July 10–July 14 (5×) 1:00–4:45pm
Week 9*
Mon–Fri July 31–Aug 4 (5×) 9:00am–12:45pm
Instructor: Happy Kids Classes
Location: Havens Elementary, Multi-Purpose Room; *Veterans Memorial Building (Week 9) Min: 6; Max: 14
grades 1–5 r$180 N$205
Campers will have a great time with crafts, games, songs, and much more at Dracena Park. Everyone entering grades 1–5 is welcome! At it’s heart, Scouting helps youth develop character, fitness, citizenship and leadership- and we have a lot of fun along the way. *Note: Friday camp will meet from 1:00–7:00 pm
Week 2
Mon–Fri June 12–June 16 (5×) 1:00–5:30pm*
Instructor: Piedmont Boy Scouts (BSA)
Location: Dracena Park, Lower Quarry Lawn Min: 8; Max: 40
grades 2–6 r$524 N$554 f
Join local coach and PE teacher Chad Hamilton for a week of fun, games and teamwork. Each day will consist of the children’s favorite PE style games like capture the flag, Star Wars, castle ball and much more. Campers will also participate in group projects and competitions that will teach leadership and communication skills. Make new friends, have fun, and be a leader! Material Fee: $25
Week 6
Mon–Fri July 10–July 14 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Week 7 r$499 N$529
Mon–Fri July 17–July 21 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Week 8
Mon–Fri July 24–July 28 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Week 9
Mon–Fri July 31–Aug 4 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Instructor: Chad Hamilton
Location: Havens Becker Playfield (Week 6), Havens Blacktop (Week 7), Coaches Playfield (Week 8), Hampton Playfield (Week 9)
Min: 10; Max: 40
ages 6–12 r$220 N$250
Learn chess with Athena! We’ve designed a high-energy, stimulating approach to chess that is great for all ages. Classes are typically divided into different skill levels. At the beginning of each class, we have a brief question and answer session on a certain topic, challenging students with exercises and puzzles. Students will spend much of their time playing each other and challenging the instructor.
Week 5
M, W–Fri July 3–July 7 (4×)* 1:00–4:00pm
Instructor: Athena Coding Location: Wildwood Schoolmates Facility
Min: 9; Max: 25 *No camp on July 4
ages 6–12 r$425 N$455
Join us this summer for tons of challenging chess lessons, games, and cool prizes. You’ll improve your chess skills, and work out your most powerful muscle—your brain! Our camps include fun team chess games, recess time, snacks, tournaments, and puzzles. Each camper receives a T-shirt, trophy, and puzzle folder. We include all the materials necessary, but full day campers should bring a lunch. Unleash your brain power and spend part of your vacation with Chess Wizards.
Week 2
Mon–Fri June 12–June 16 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Instructor: Chess Wizards
Location: Recreation Building, 1st Floor Classroom Min: 14; Max: 26
ages 6–11 r$350 N$380
Immerse yourself in the exciting world of chess! Chess is fun and can be learned quickly and easily. Studies have shown that chess improves test results in reading, science and math, and produces growth in critical cognitive skills. Beyond academia, chess influences social behavior including self-esteem, respect for others, patience and good manners. And did we mention, it’s fun!
Week 2
Mon–Fri June 12–June 16 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Week 4
Mon–Fri June 26–June 30 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Week 7
Mon–Fri July 17–July 21 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Instructor: The Berkeley Chess School
Location: Havens Schoolmates (Week 2), PMS Classroom (Week 7) Min: 10; Max: 20
ages 7–12 r$549 N$579
Learn chess with Athena! We’ve designed a high-energy, stimulating approach to chess that is great for all ages. Classes are typically divided into different skill levels. At the beginning of each class, we have a brief question and answer session on a certain topic, challenging students with exercises and puzzles. Students will spend much of their time playing each other and challenging the instructor.
Week 1
Mon–Fri June 5–June 9 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Instructor: Gurus Education
Location: PMS Classroom Min: 7; Max: 15
ages 7–12 r$549 N$579
Being able to communicate effectively and confidently has immeasurable benefits in students’ professional and personal lives. This camp helps students structure their thoughts to express their opinions effectively as well as listen to the other side. We use fun projects and activities inspired by topics around the world, including creating stories from pictures, writing rhyming poems, Presidential debates, town hall meetings, and templates, to ensure that your kids learn various writing and debating strategies. We make learning exciting and effective with this themed camp!
Week 8
Mon–Fri July 24–July 28 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Instructor: Gurus Education
Location: PMS Classroom Min: 7; Max: 15
ages 5–15 r$425 N$455
Pokemon camp introduces you to the world of Pokemon in a very active way. Students will receive Pokemon Cards (yes, we give out Pokemon cards), trade Pokemon cards, sing Pokemon songs, paint Pokemon t-shirts, and watch Pokemon movies. But that is not all. We’ll also learn Japan’s martial art, judo and go to the park every day for lunch.
Pokemon T-shirts are prepared for each child and they get to stamp the weekly theme onto their shirt, paint it, and get signatures from their new camper friends. A great souvenir filled with great memories.
Week 1: Oshwatt Origami: We will create Pokemon origami—folding our own Pichus, Piplups, Meowths, and of course Oshwatt.
Week 4: Throh’s Judo: We will learn Judo! We will learn to throw with “Ogoshi” the Big Hip Throw, and “Osoto-Gari” the Big Outside Reap. And we will learn to pin with “Kesa-gatame,” the Scarf Hold. Actually, we don’t really do judo with each other…students only throw instructors! (But they do get to wrestle with each other!) Before any of the action, we first learn to fall smoothly and safely, one of the greatest advantages of learning judo.
Week 5: Jirachi and Star Festival: Star Festival or Tanabata, is a Japanese summer festival. We write our wishes in both Japanese and English on brightly colored paper and use them to decorate our bamboo tree along with origami ornaments. We will learn stories and songs of Tanabata and all about Jirachi, the Tanabata Pokemon. *Week 5: $361 R; $391 NR
Week 7: Eevee’s Origami: We will create Pokemon origami! We will fold our own Pichus, Piplups, Meowths, and of course Eevees!
Week 1
Mon–Fri June 5–June 9 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Week 4
Mon–Fri June 26–June 30 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Week 5 r$361 N$391
M, W–Fri July 3–July 7 (4×)* 9:00am–3:00pm
Week 7
Mon–Fri July 17–July 21 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Instructor: Hanabi Judo
Location: Havens Elementary, Multi-Purpose Room
Min: 3; Max: 20 *No camp on July 4
grades 3–5 r$250 N$280
Writing Magic: In Creative Writing Club, we inspire young writers by fostering creativity and self-expression. Students will play creative games and have fun stretching their imaginations! They will learn to create their own characters and settings using art, music, photography and the natural world as inspiration. We’ll create our own journal at the end of class. Classes will be held with an experienced writer and teacher. All your student needs is their imagination! Material Fee $5
Week 3
Mon–Fri June 19–June 23 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm
Week 4
Mon–Fri June 26–June 30 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm
Instructor: Camp WriteOn
Location: Wildwood Schoolmates (Week 3), Recreation Building, 1st Floor Classroom (Week 4) Min: 6; Max: 12
grades 7–10 r$250 N$280
Drawing on inspiration from some of the best writers of our time, we will explore various genres of creative writing together while working to craft our own short pieces. Whether you already write all the time or you’re looking to build a new skill, you can expect to receive the inspiration, time, and support you need to produce work you can be proud of. Expect daily writing prompts, English teacher feedback (minus the grades!), and lots and lots of time to work alongside other writers in a peaceful, creative environment.
Material Fee: $10
Week 2
Tue–Fri June 13–June 16 (4×) 1:00–4:00pm
Week 3
Tue–Fri June 20–June 23 (4×) 1:00–4:00pm
Instructor: Hillary Voigt
Location: PMS Classroom
Min: 5; Max: 22
grades 6–8 r$450 N$480
The Intuitive Writing Project is a writing-based empowerment program for girls and gender-expansive youth. We use writing as a tool for building confidence and supporting social, emotional and mental health. As young people write their stories and assert their voice, they discover who they are and who they want to become. We use the Amherst Writing Method, a methodology rooted in the belief that everyone is a writer, all feedback is focused on the strengths of the writer, and our unique writing voice will grow stronger, the more it is expressed and encouraged.
Week 2
Mon–Fri June 12–June 16 (5×) 10:00am–12:00pm
Week 8
Mon–Fri July 24–July 28 (5×) 1:00–3:00pm
Instructor: The Intuitive Writing Project
Location: PMS Classroom
Min: 5; Max: 8
ages 7–13 r$556 N$586
In the mornings, there are no limits in your action-packed movie when using a green screen and camera tricks. Collaborate to write, act and direct a stunt-packed movie with action choreography that thrills audiences. Then in the afternoons, use stop motion tricks to create fires, explosions, and even floods, as your characters can battle it out or work together to save the day in this action packed stop motion class. The production/material fee is for editing, production, and distribution of the movie. Flix emailed within a month after camp ends. Material Fee: $70
Week 3
Mon–Fri June 19–June 23 (5×) 9:00am–4:00pm
Instructor: IncrediFlix Inc.
Location: Recreation Building, 2nd Floor Classroom
Min: 6; Max: 16
grade 6 r$295
Want to get a jump on the 6th-grade school year at Piedmont Middle School? Join Mr. Scherman, veteran teacher at Piedmont Middle School. We will help students acclimate to a new school, make new acquaintances, and feel confident and ready for 6th grade. Camp includes indoor and outdoor activities. We will prepare your children for 6th grade by teaching organizational strategies, engaging in math and writing activities, and participating in team-building activities that promote friendship and cooperative learning. Students will make new friends, be familiar with the campus and procedures of PMS, and feel (be) ready to begin their 6th-grade year. Lunch and snacks are provided daily.
Week 9
Mon & Tue July 31–Aug 1 (2×) 9:00am–2:00pm
Wed & Thur Aug 2–Aug 3 (2×) 9:00am–2:00pm
Instructor: Ted Scherman
Location: PMS, Room 307
Min: 12; Max: 28
Sunday, April 23, 2023 | 10 am–1 pm
Witter Field | Free
The City of Piedmont Recreation Department will host the 2nd Annual Play Like a Girl+ Piedmont on Sunday, April 23rd. The event is aimed at getting girls+* involved in sports in a fun and supportive environment! More than 20 sports organizations from around the Bay Area will have hands-on activities for girls+ ages 2–18 to try. From hockey to long jump to rowing, there will truly be something for everyone! At this year’s event, there will be live demonstrations, professional and Olympic athletes and fabulous raffle prizes!
The event is free, however advanced registration is preferred. Registration will open on February 28th. This is not a drop-off event. Parent participation is encouraged. For more information visit piedmont.ca.gov/specialevents.
*To ensure that our community is inclusive and equitable, we are intentionally using a ‘+’ in Girl+ to include cis, trans, non-binary, gender non-conforming, gender queer and any female-identified individuals.
ages 8–12 r$475 N$505 f This 2-week camp will teach the fundamental tennis strokes: forehand, backhand, volleys and serves. We will also play games that will improve these strokes and have fun.
Weeks 1 & 2
Mon–Fri June 5–June 16 (10×) 12:30–2:00pm
Weeks 3 & 4
Mon–Fri June 19–June 30 (10×) 12:30–2:00pm
Weeks 5 & 6 r$430 N$460
Mon–Fri July 3–July 14 (9×)* 12:30–2:00pm
Weeks 7 & 8
Mon–Fri July 17–July 28 (10×) 12:30–2:00pm
Instructor: Jim Landes
Location: Corey Reich Tennis Center
Min: 6; Max: 32 *No camp on July 4
ages 8–18 r$475 N$505 f
This 2-week clinic will focus on advanced tennis skills. We will drill all the shots and incorporate in match play.
Week 1 & 2
Mon–Fri June 5–June 16 (10×) 3:30–5:00pm
Week 3 & 4
Mon–Fri June 19–June 30 (10×) 3:30–5:00pm
Week 5 & 6 r$430 N$460
Mon–Fri July 3–July 14 (9×)* 3:30–5:00pm
Week 7 & 8
Mon–Fri July 17–July 28 (10×) 3:30–5:00pm
Instructor: Jim Landes
Location: Corey Reich Tennis Center
Min: 6; Max: 20 *No camp on July 4
ages 13–18 r$475 N$505 f
This 2-week camp will teach the fundamental tennis strokes: forehand, backhand, volleys and serves. Play games.
Weeks 1 & 2
Mon–Fri June 5–June 16 (10×) 2:00–3:30pm
Weeks 3 & 4
Mon–Fri June 19–June 30 (10×) 2:00–3:30pm
Weeks 5 & 6 r$430 N$460
Mon–Fri July 3–July 14 (9×)* 2:00–3:30pm
Weeks 7 & 8
Mon–Fri July 17–July 28 (10×) 2:00–3:30pm
Instructor: Jim Landes
Location: Corey Reich Tennis Center
Min: 6; Max: 32 *No camp on July 4
ages 14–18 r$325 N$355 f
Clinic will practice all strokes including groundstrokes, volleys and serves. Movement, court positioning and match strategy will also be covered.
Week 9
Mon–Fri July 31–Aug 4 (5×) 2:00–4:00pm
Instructor: Jim Landes
Location: Corey Reich Tennis Center
Min: 6; Max: 24
Private lessons (one or two students) can be arranged by contacting the Recreation Department (510 420-3070). Payment is not made directly to the instructor. Please contact PRD for current private instructors and hourly rates. Only private lessons sanctioned by the Recreation Department are permitted on City courts.
ages 5–11 r$515 N$545 f
You’d never believe tennis could be so fun! ANTS tennis camp will be an encouraging team environment with positive coaching, learning, and fun tennis games for your children. Our program welcomes all new and experienced players of all skill levels. Our approach is to teach the FUNdamentals of tennis through individual hand-eye coordination, partner activities and fun team tennis games that simulate real match play. Using modified equipment that has been adopted by the USTA (smaller nets and rackets and easier to hit balls), our program allows your child to explore tennis at the right pace. In camp, we’ll focus on building healthy habits, team camaraderie, and good sportsmanship on and off the court.
Week 1 (ages 5–8)
Mon–Fri June 5–June 9 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Week 2 (ages 8–11)
Mon–Fri June 12–June 16 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Week 3 (ages 5–8)
Mon–Fri June 19–June 23 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Week 4 (ages 8–11)
Mon–Fri June 26–June 30 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Week 6 (ages 5–8)
Mon–Fri July 10–July 14 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Week 7 (ages 8–11)
Mon–Fri July 17–July 21 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Week 8 (ages 5–8)
Mon–Fri July 24–July 28 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Week 9 (ages 8–11)
Mon–Fri July 31–Aug 4 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Instructor: ANTS Sports
Location: Corey Reich Tennis Center
Min: 8; Max: 18
ages 6–10 r$360 N$390 f
Stanford University Men’s Lacrosse Coach
Paul Jepsen leads boys and girls through skills and game sessions embedded with teamwork, decision-making, and leadership lessons designed to foster athletic and personal growth. In addition to lacrosse fundamentals, kids are given the opportunity to ‘just play’ (scrimmage), which promotes creativity. The program will be aimed at beginners and intermediate level children (boys and girls). No equipment is necessary, sticks, goals and balls (we use soft balls) are provided!
Material Fee: $10
Week 3
Mon–Thur June 19–June 22 (4×) 1:00–4:00pm
Week 4
Mon–Thur June 26–June 29 (4×) 1:00–4:00pm
Instructor: Anteaters Lacrosse
Location: Beach Playfield, Field A Min: 6; Max: 12
ages 6–12 r$400 N$430 f
Introduction to lacrosse for young players. Clinic teaches the fundamentals of the sport with fun, safe, and exciting games and drills. Equipment can be provided.
Week 9
Mon–Fri July 31–Aug 4 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Instructor: Skyline Lacrosse
Location: Beach Playfield
Min: 8; Max: 20
ages 8–11 r$345 N$375 f
Ultimate Frisbee is a safe, engaging sport that teaches skills transferable to any team your child may join. Each week in class your child will learn through play—learning Ultimate with the pros including throwing, catching, and the fundamental X’s and O’s. Throughout each game we emphasize Spirit of the Game and developing social-emotional skills to help players thrive on any team. Registration includes a Spiders disc and fun prizes throughout the session! Have a blast playing with your friends and the Spiders, Oakland’s Professional Ultimate Frisbee team! Material Fee: $20
Week 5 r$285 N$315 f
M, W–Fri July 3–July 7 (4×)* 9:00am–12:00pm
Week 6
Mon–Fri July 10–July 14 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm
Week 9
Mon–Fri July 31–Aug 4 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm
Instructor: Spiders Community Web
Location: Beach Playfield, Field B
Min: 8; Max: 24 *No camp on July 4
ages 6–12 r$325N$355f
One week packed with field hockey fun! Join us and learn how to play field hockey. Already know how to play? No problem, come and hone your skills and be ready for the fall season. Material fee is for hockey sticks that participants keep after camp. Material Fee: $25
Week 8
Mon–Fri July 24–July 28 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm
Instructor: East Bay Field Hockey
Location: Beach Playfield, Field B Min: 12; Max: 60
ages 8–14 r$354 N$384 f
Join Bay Area Disc this summer to play one of the fastest-growing and most exciting sports in the world, Ultimate Frisbee! It’s a sport that combines the best elements of other sports like basketball and soccer, but doesn’t require referees even at the highest levels of competition!
Ultimate isn’t just another typical sport, as it places equal focus on the three pillars of fostering character, community, and competition. It provides a healthy and positive physical and social outlet for all. With our 14 years of experience running summer camps, you can be sure that your child will learn the fundamental skills and dynamics of the sport in a safe, active, inclusive and supportive environment.
Week 4
Mon–Fri June 26–June 30 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Week 7
Mon–Fri July 17–July 21 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Instructor: Bay Area Disc Association
Location: Havens Becker Playfield
Min: 10; Max: 30
ages 6–11 r$435 N$465 f
Whether looking for a safe introduction to Football, or an offseason program to prepare your child or competitive play, this camp is the perfect program to help your young athlete take the next step in Football. Participants will be divided into circuit groups, based on age, ability, and friend request, to build confidence and learn individual skill development through innovate drills and age-appropriate games. 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!
Week 6
Mon–Fri July 10–July 14 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Instructor: Skyhawks Sports
Location: Coaches Field
Min: 8; Max: 20
ages 7–13 r$250N$280f
Girls of all abilities are encouraged to train with Piedmont High School Girls Varsity/JV Basketball Coach Bryan Gardere. With the help from some of his varsity players, Coach Gardere will teach athletes the FUNdamentals of basketball in an inclusive and supportive environment. Athletes will have a blast and make new friends while improving their skills through drills and games. Whether you are a beginner or advanced player, drills taught at this camp will help you improve your game. This camp is open to all genders and abilities.
Week 6
Mon–Fri July 10–July 14 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm
Instructor: Bryan Gardere
Location: PMS Buzz Redford Gym
Min: 10; Max: 50
ages 7–13
Putting the FUN back in basketball FUNdamentals! This program is designed to make you a better basketball player and improve your skills. Girls Varsity/JV Basketball Coach
Bryan Gardere has coached for PHS for 20 years. Coach Gardere will train athletes to be comfortable in the most uncomfortable situations. All abilities welcome—whether you are a beginner or advanced player, drills taught at this camp will help you improve your game.
Week 5 r$205N$230f
M, W–Fri July 3–July 7 (4×)* 1:00–4:00pm
Week 6 r$250N$280f
Mon–Fri July 10–July 14 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Instructor: Bryan Gardere
Location: PMS Buzz Redford Gym
Min: 10; Max: 50 *No camp on July 4
ages 6–11 r$385 N$415 f
Our signature camp teaches students of all skill levels how to dribble, pass, and shoot. Just like the name suggests, we cover everything here—and your kids will have so much fun, they won’t even realize they are learning! You’ll enjoy hearing stories of incredible moves and awesome plays on the ride home as your student develops confidence, a love of basketball and a team mentality.
Week 3
Tue–Fri June 20–June 23 (4×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Instructor: Triple Threat Academy
Location: PMS Buzz Redford Gym
Min: 15; Max: 25
ages 6–10 r$385 N$415 f
Our signature camp teaches students of all skill levels how to dribble, pass, and shoot. Just like the name suggests, we cover everything here—and your kids will have so much fun, they won’t even realize they are learning! You’ll enjoy hearing stories of incredible moves and awesome plays on the ride home as your student develops confidence, a love of basketball and a team mentality.
Week 3
Tue–Fri June 20–June 23 (4×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Instructor: Triple Threat Academy
Location: PMS Morrison Gym
Min: 25; Max: 45
ages 6–13 r$385 N$415 f
Our signature camp teaches students of all skill levels how to dribble, pass, and shoot. Just like the name suggests, we cover everything here—and your kids will have so much fun, they won’t even realize they are learning! You’ll enjoy hearing stories of incredible moves and awesome plays on the ride home as your student develops confidence, a love of basketball and a team mentality.
Week 1
Mon–Thur June 5–June 8 (4×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Instructor: Triple Threat Academy
Location: PMS Buzz & Morrison Gyms
Min: 25; Max: 65
ages 6–13 r$385 N$415 f
This camp helps players get the basics of dribbling moves down before learning the fancy flyer moves of scoring. We will go over shooting technique and different ways to create shots for increased scoring.
Week 2
Mon–Thur June 12–June 15 (4×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Week 4
Mon–Thur June 26–June 29 (4×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Instructor: Triple Threat Academy
Location: PMS Buzz & Morrison Gyms
Min: 25; Max: 65
May 20–21, 2023
Hampton Basketball Courts
Grades 3–8
Team Fee $100
Get ready for the new and exciting PRD 3x3 Basketball Tournament! Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, this tournament is the perfect opportunity to show off your skills and have some fun with your teammates. The tournament is for players in grades 3rd–8th and each team will be made up of three to five players. Limited spots available. Registration
awarded to the top teams. For more information
ages 5–11 r$400 N$430 f
This summer, 2COACHU will be teaching the fundamentals of baseball including: hitting, catching, running, throwing, fielding and more. Our experienced coaching staff will create a fun-filled environment for your child to learn the physical skills necessary to play as well as mental attributes that make baseball and softball players thrive. With line-drive derbies, base-running relays and golden glove competitions, your child will surely have a summer to remember. Hope to see you there!
Week 5: R $325, NR $355
Week 1 (ages 5–7)
Mon–Fri June 5–June 9 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Week 1 (ages 8–11)
Mon–Fri June 5–June 9 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm
Week 5 (ages 5–7)
M, W–Fri July 3–July 7 (4×)* 1:00–4:00pm
Week 5 (ages 8–11)
M, W–Fri July 3–July 7 (4×)* 9:00am–12:00pm
Week 6 (ages 5–7)
Mon–Fri July 10–July 14 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm
Week 8 (ages 8–11)
Mon–Fri July 24–July 28 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm
Week 9* (ages 5–7)
Mon–Fri July 31–Aug 4 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm
Instructor: 2COACHU
Location: Beach Playfield, Field A
Min: 10; Max: 30 *No camps July 4
grades 4–5 r$125 N$145
Stay in running shape for Cross Country season and have some fun with our PMS Track Conditioning program. Conditioning includes sprint and speed training, endurance training, form improvement, warm-up exercises, cool down and stretching core muscles. Non-Piedmont residents welcome. Note:
Mon & Wed July 10–Aug 2 (8×) 4:00–5:15pm
Instructor: PRD Staff
Location: Havens Becker Playfield
Min: 18; Max: 60
ages 4–6 r$245 N$275 f
This ultimate multi-sport camp combines baseball, basketball, soccer and track and field; allowing young athletes to develop a passion for a variety of sports in one fun-filled setting. Our Skyhawks original games promote learning through play, and allow participants to explore balance, body movement, coordination, self-esteem, teamwork, sportsmanship and sport specific skill development, in a fast-paced and structured setting. Skyhawks coaches use age-appropriate curriculum and modified equipment to create a positive environment where kids can develop at their own pace with lots of encouragement and a big focus on FUN! Your child will leave this camp with new skills, new friends and a new love for sports!
Week 2
Mon–Fri June 12–June 16 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Week 7
Mon–Fri July 17–July 21 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Instructor: Skyhawks Sports
Location: Havens Becker Playfield (Week 2), Coaches Field (Week 7) Min: 8; Max: 16
ages 6–11 r$435 N$465 f
Learning the fundamentals of volleyball has never been so much fun! Through age-appropriate skills, Skyhawks original game variations, and scrimmages, player learn the fundamentals and strategy of the game through play! Designed for beginning to intermediate players, Skyhawks coaches create a positive and interactive setting where kids can develop their skills and confidence while developing a lifelong passion for the game. Your child will leave with new friends, new skills and a new love for volleyball.
Week 8
Mon–Fri July 24–July 28 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Instructor: Skyhawks Sports Location: Coaches Field
Min: 8; Max: 20
ages 6–11 r$355 N$385 f
We combine all sorts of sports into an actionpacked week of baseball, Capture the Flag, dodgeball, flag football, soccer, track and field, ultimate frisbee and volleyball. Participants will learn the essential rules, strategies and skills of each sport, along with vital life lessons such as teamwork and sportsmanship. 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!
Week 3
Tue–Fri June 20–June 23 (4×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Instructor: Skyhawks Sports Location: Coaches Field
Min: 8; Max: 20
ages 3–5 r$250 N$280
Soccer Stars Camp format dedicates the morning session to working on basic skills and soccer concepts, and the afternoon to teamwork and games. Game situations are created that will allow campers to improve their skills while having a lot of fun! Our coaches are well trained and will provide a camp that is fun and challenging at every level of play. Players will need to bring their own soccer ball.
Week 3
Mon–Fri June 19–June 23 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Week 4
Mon–Fri June 26–June 30 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Week 6
Mon–Fri July 10–July 14 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Instructor: Super Soccer Stars
Location: Dracena Park, Lower Quarry Lawn Min: 4; Max: 12
ages 6–11
These fun camps are a great way to spend the week and develop your soccer skills! Different topic of practice each day (dribbling, passing, shooting, moves, turns, skills, small-sided games), fun games, technical development, World Cup, trivia, coaches contest, tournaments, prizes. Coaches available from 8:00am for early drop-off.
Week 1 r$400 N$430 f
Mon–Fri June 5–June 9 (5×) 8:30–11:30am
Mon–Fri June 5–June 9 (5×) 12:00–3:00pm
Week 1 r$500 N$530 f
Mon–Fri June 5–June 9 (5×) 8:30am–3:00pm
Week 2 r$400 N$430 f
Mon–Fri June 12–June 16 (5×) 8:30–11:30am
Mon–Fri June 12–June 16 (5×) 12:00–3:00pm
Week 2 r$500 N$530 f
Mon–Fri June 12–June 16 (5×) 8:30am–3:00pm
Week
ages 7–12 r$400 N$430 f
Our Technical Training Camps are specifically for our competitive players looking to take their game to the next level. We will be focusing on three different aspects of soccer which provide crucial development for players looking to enhance their ability throughout the summer months. These include: Skill training (Focusing on developing key technical aspects such as ball mastery and 1v1 work.), Striker training (Focusing on developing the ability to improve performance in the attacking third.), SAQ training (Focusing on developing key physical skills: speed, agility, balance, coordination, endurance, acceleration.) Coaches available from 8:00am for early drop-off.
Week 1 (u8–u10)
Mon–Fri June 5–June 9 (5×) 8:30–11:30am
Week 1 (u11–u12)
Mon–Fri June 5–June 9 (5×) 8:30–11:30am
Week 2 (u8–u10)
Mon–Fri June 12–June 16 (5×) 8:30–11:30am
Week 2 (u11–u12)
Mon–Fri June 12–June 16 (5×) 8:30–11:30am
Instructor: 24-7 UK Soccer Academy
Location: Coaches Field Min: 8; Max: 30
ages 6–18 r$160 N$185
Taekwondo, the ancient Korean Martial Art, over 10,000 years old, and an Olympic sport. It will help the student to learn about the philosophy, and history of Taekwondo as a martial art. It brings the person as a unit in mind, body and spirit. Through forms develops patience, concentration and attention to details. Through free sparring develops quick reflexes and humility. Through meditation develops inner awareness and confidence. All these aspects teach a person: self-confidence; self-discipline; self-control; self-defense; self-respect and respect to others.
Week 1
Mon–Fri June 5–June 9 (5×) 3:30–5:30pm
Week 2
Mon–Fri June 12–June 16 (5×) 3:30–5:30pm
Week 5 r$128 N$148
M, W–Fri July 3–July 7 (4×)* 3:30–5:30pm
Week 7
Mon–Fri July 17–July 21 (5×) 3:30–5:30pm
Instructor: Arnoldo Bolanos, PRD Staff
Location: Havens Elementary, Multi-Purpose Room
Min: 4; Max: 15 *No camp on July 4
Week 9 r$500 N$530 f
Mon–Fri July 31–Aug 4 (5×) 8:30am–3:00pm
Instructor: 24-7 UK Soccer Academy
Location: Coaches Field
Min: 8; Max: 30
ages 6–16 r$329 N$359
This camp is for skaters that identify as girls, trans, non-binary and/or gender expansive and skate abilities from never skateboarded to working on advanced skill. Our camps incorporate learning to skateboard through discussion and practice of life lessons and themes; such as self-confidence, humility, being radical, equity and determination. Our camps are a space for young people to use skateboarding as a tool for creativity, self-exploration, community and having pure fun!
Week 3
Mon–Fri June 19–June 23 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Week 5 r$264 N$294
M, W–Fri July 3–July 7 (4×)* 9:00am–12:00pm
Week 7
Mon–Fri July 17–July 21 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Instructor: Skate Like a Girl
Location: Coaches Field, Kennelly Skate Park Min: 5; Max: 20 *No camp on July 4
ages 6–13 r$329 N$359
This Skateboard camp is a program for youth of all genders (boys are welcome) and skate abilities from never skateboarded to working on advanced skill. Our camps incorporate learning to skateboard through discussion and practice of life lessons and themes; such as self-confidence, humility, being radical, equity and determination. Our camps are a space for young people to use skateboarding as a tool for creativity, self exploration, community and having pure fun! All genders welcome.
Week 2
Mon–Fri June 12–June 16 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Week 4
Mon–Fri June 26–June 30 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Week 6
Mon–Fri July 10–July 14 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Instructor: Skate Like a Girl
Location: Coaches Field, Kennelly Skate Park Min: 5; Max: 20
ages 8–16 r$300 N$330
Fencing is one of oldest sports in the world and one of five original sports included in modern Olympic Games. Learn the basic skills of this amazing sport through games and exercises, develop athletic skill, improve concentration and gain self-confidence, all while having fun! This class is designed for both the beginning and intermediate level fencer. No experience required. David is a USFCA and AAI Certified Coach with over 40 years as a professional coach and high level competitor. Wear lose fitting clothes and athletic/tennis shoes. Protective gear is provided. Please bring a water bottle and a snack.
Week 3
Mon–Fri June 19–June 23 (5×) 8:30am–12:30pm
Week 6
Mon–Fri July 10–July 14 (5×) 8:30am–12:30pm
Week 7
Mon–Fri July 17–July 21 (5×) 8:30am–12:30pm
Week 8
Mon–Fri July 24–July 28 (5×) 8:30am–12:30pm
Instructor: David Sinkkonen
Location: Piedmont Community Church
Min: 6; Max: 18
grades 6–8 r$200 N$230 f
Get ready for our upcoming girls’ volleyball season this fall. This program is open to both returning and new players. Players will learn and review key aspects of the game including rules, rotations, offensive techniques, defensive moves, serve and receive, and rules of the game. Learn through drills, partner work and scrimmages to help get a jumpstart on the upcoming season. Whether you are fresh off a club season or excited to give volleyball a shot, come and have fun conditioning and socializing with other players.
M/W/F June 5–June 30 (12×) 3:30–5:30pm
Instructor: PRD Staff
Location: PMS Morrison Gym
Min: 5; Max: 30
grades 5–10 r$300 N$330
After last year’s successful summer, Ted Scherman’s son, Lucas, will return for the second year leading Scherman Summer Camp. Campers will learn new games, get fresh air, practice new skills, make friends and be themselves! At camp, learn the art of wood-burning and how to make paracord survival bracelets. We play kickball, double-dutch, capture the flag, poker, dominos and much more. Scherman Summer Camp will be a screen-free, good old-fashioned camp.
Week 2
Mon–Thur June 12–June 15 (4×) 10:00am–2:00pm
Week 3
Mon–Thur June 19–June 22 (4×) 10:00am–2:00pm
Week 4
Mon–Thur June 26–June 29 (4×) 10:00am–2:00pm
Instructor: Julian Scherman
Location: Havens Elementary, Blacktop
Min: 12; Max: 28
grades 6–8 r$200 N$230 f
Stay in shape for Cross Country season and train with our PMS Summer Conditioning coaches. Summer conditioning is a perfect opportunity to prepare students for fall sports and the upcoming school year. Conditioning includes sprint and speed training, endurance training, form improvement, warm-up exercises, cool down, and stretching core muscles. Non-Piedmont residents are welcome. Notice: 5th graders are welcome to run and train in the Middle School program. See details under Piedmont Jr. Running Club in the youth sports section, page 50.
M/W/Th July 10–Aug 3 (12×) 3:30–5:00pm
Instructor: PRD Staff
Location: Community Hall, Amphitheater
Min: 12; Max: 28
adult r$155 N$180
We will work on alignment, grounding, balance, natural breath, relaxation, and flow of chi. Being a Moving Meditation, T’ai Chi addresses the constant Change of Yin and Yang. How do we stay flexible and with an open mind? As life intensifies, we need to lower our center of gravity, strengthen thighs, and grow roots like a tree. Karina brings to her 45-years of experience as a teacher, play and precision as well as improvisation & form. With her intimate and personal approach, she emphasizes awareness and wholeness of our mind-body-being to bring about healing, growth, serenity and joy of life.
Tuesday June 6–Aug 1 (8×)* 8:30–9:30am
Instructor: Karina Epperlein
Location: Community Hall, Tea House Min: 4; Max: 15 *No class on July 4
adult r$200 N$225
We will work on alignment, grounding, balance, natural breath, relaxation and flow of chi. Being a moving meditation, T’ai Chi addresses the constant change of Yin and Yang. The first hour of this intermediary class, we practice together with newcomers—beginner’s mind is important—we are now able to dive deeper into subtleties, increase sensitivity, least effort and awareness. In the last half-hour, we will add new practices and start learning the First Third of the Cheng Manch’ing T’ai Chi Form of 37 movements. Must complete Principles of T’ai Chi, Breath and Flow I, or have instructor approval.
Tuesday June 6–Aug 1 (8×)* 8:30–10:00am
Instructor: Karina Epperlein
Location: Community Hall, Tea House Min: 4; Max: 15 *No class on July 4
adult Free
Meditation provides a sense of calm, peace and balance that benefits both emotional well-being and overall health. If stress has you anxious, tense, and worried, consider trying meditation. Spending a few minutes meditating restores calm and inner peace. Anyone can meditate. It’s simple and inexpensive and doesn’t require any special equipment.
Meditation is to your mind what exercise is to your body, building four mental “muscles:” concentration, clarity, friendliness and equanimity. This course introduces five kinds of meditation in a safe and supportive environment, so each participant can become comfortable meditating at home.
This class is designed for both beginner with no experience meditating as well as experienced meditators who want to refresh on the basics of breath, posture, calming and insight techniques. Must register in advance.
Wednesday June 7–Aug 2 (9×) 9:00–10:00am
Instructor: Mark Herrick
Location: 801 Magnolia Main Hall Min: 6; Max: 20
ages 16–adult r$81 N$96
Grab your pipes (or drums) and join the Piedmont Highlanders Pipe Band! We are an award-winning traditional Scottish bagpipe band, welcoming all levels. We emphasize individual improvement and ensemble playing. Don’t let our fun attitude fool you—we work a lot on getting a quality sound. Pipers need own pipes/practice chanter; drums provided for drummers if available. If you have questions email lionscourt@hotmail.com.
Mon June 5–July 31 (9×)* 7:00–9:00pm
Instructor: Ellison Dunlap
Location: Community Hall Min: 2; Max: 25
adults r$112 N$132
This easy-going class is designed to foster a deep connection with the heart of yoga practice. Through this practice you will gain increased flexibility, strength, balance and mindfulness. Laura is certified in Iyengar and Amirit yoga and has advanced training in meditation, prenatal and restorative yoga. Students that are new to yoga are always welcome. Wear comfortable clothing, have bare feet and an empty stomach, and bring a firm blanket and a yoga mat.
Tuesday June 6–Aug 1 (8×)* 5:15–6:30pm
Thursday June 8–Aug 3 (8×)* 5:15–6:30pm
Instructor: Laura Timothy
Location: Piedmont Community Hall
Min: 6; Max: 22 *No class on July 4 & July 6
Piedmont Adult School Moonlighter offers a broad range of classes on subjects such as arts & crafts, computers, language, and music as well as creative retirement activities. See all the offerings in the Adult School’s Moonlighter catalog at piedmontadultschool.org, or call 510 5942655 for more information.
June 16–August 4
Team Fee: $950 Coaches Field
Summer is here which means longer days and the return of Piedmont Adult Coed Softball! We welcome returning teams to join us for another exciting season and extend a warm invitation to all new teams to join in the fun. Register your team now and get ready for first pitch. The season will run from June to August with teams typically playing 1–2 games per week, Monday–Thursday. Let’s play ball!
Email questions to PRDSports@Piedmont.ca.gov.
ages 50+ r$80 N$92 Falls among older adults are common, costly, and preventable. Join this class if you want to feel more confident during your favorite activities. We will go over the main factors influencing your balance and learn a set of exercises that will gradually improve your balancing skills. We will use props to add challenge.
Petra is a certified Yoga Therapist and personal trainer specializing in working with seniors.
Thursday July 6–Aug 3 (5×) 10:30–11:30am
Instructor: Petra Fibrichova
Location: Community Hall
Min: 5; Max: 15
ages 50+ Free
Join the Piedmont Recreation Department’s new Sewing & Crafting Circle and socialize while you spend quality time working on your current project. All types of handiwork such as sewing, knitting, crocheting, embroidery, needlepoint, painting, beading, jewelry making, (just to name a few) are welcome. If you don’t have a project to bring, consider starting one! This a no-instructor/social activity. We hope to see you soon.
Every Monday 10:30am–12:30pm
Instructor: Volunteer Lead Location: 801 Magnolia Main Hall Min: 1; Max: 50
ages 50+ Free
The Walking on Wednesdays group meets every Wednesday at the Exedra (Highland & Magnolia Avenues) at 10:30am. Everyone is invited to join the group. New walkers and their friendly K-9 best friends are especially welcome. Registration with the Piedmont Recreation is required. Please call 510 420-3070 for more information.
Every Wednesday 10:30am–12:00pm
Instructor: Dick Carter & Prisicilla Wanerus
Location: Exedra Arch, Highland & Magnolia Avenue
The Piedmont Recreation Department (PRD) is committed to providing programs for people of all ages, including our Older Adult (50+) population. PRD Older Adult programs are specially created to provide social and learning opportunities—from pickleball to the arts to fitness, we offer a variety of activities that appeal to older adults, young at heart!
New! The Getting Up There Gazette is an eNewsletter that will be emailed regularly to keep our older adult community up to date on all PRD happenings! To receive the Getting Up There Gazette eNewsletters visit piedmont.ca.gov/olderadults
older adults Free
This new social group is a way for movie lovers to get together on the second Thursday of the month, see fine films, and talk about them afterward (optional). Watch a movie of a different genre each month, followed by a discussion session for those so inclined. The specific movies will be determined by that month’s volunteer host (with some input from the group). Movie goers may bring a lunch or snacks to enjoy while watching the film.
Doors open at 10:30am and movie starts at 10:45am. Monthly movie themes and event details will be sent to all registrants before each meeting.
Advanced registration is required. For registration assistance, please contact the Piedmont Recreation Department during regular business hours at (510) 420-3070.
2nd Thursday of the Month 10:30am–1:00pm Location: 801 Magnolia Main Hall
ages 50+ Free
A fun, and intellectually stimulating activity for active adults. Registration with the Piedmont Recreation Department is required please call 510 420-3070 for more information.
First Monday of the Month 1:30–3:00pm
Instructor: Dick Carter, Prisicilla Wanerus & Carol Long
Location: Piedmont Park Tea House
A bit of “Joie de Vivre” for Piedmont seniors— especially senior singles— but couples and older “baby boomers” are also encouraged to join. We welcome you to join us as we cultivate new friendships, provide guest speakers, and plan enjoyable excursions such as theaters, museums, restaurants, historical places, and more. Our goal is to strengthen the social and emotional well-being of seniors, as well as promote the pursuit of intellectual development. Please join us for refreshments at our next friendly and informal Wednesday gathering! Contact Janet Epstein for additional information: jepstein@piedmont.ca.gov
Usually 4th Wednesday of the month 10am–12pm
Instructor: Janet Epstein, PRD Staff Location: Piedmont Community Hall
Piedmont’s Community Hall
Veterans Memorial Building
801 Magnolia Avenue
From weddings to parties to conferences and everything in between, we have the perfect location to hold your next event!
The Piedmont Community Hall offers several unique areas with endless design options including a peaceful Japanese Tea Garden, an inviting patio and a rustic outdoor amphitheater.
The Piedmont Veterans Memorial Building offers a spacious structure with vintage hardwood floors and neutral walls that help you envision your perfect event.
Piedmont Recreation is now renting 801 Magnolia Avenue. This is a lovely and affordable space with a beautiful lobby and landscaped outdoor area.
For more information, visit: piedmont.ca.gov/facilityrentals or contact prdrentals@piedmont.ca.gov
Piedmont Recreation Department
Main Office
510 420-3070 prd@piedmont.ca.gov
Chelle Putzer, Recreaton Director
510 420-3070 cputzer@piedmont.ca.gov
Liam Kelly, Recreation Supervisor
510 420-3075 lkelly@piedmont.ca.gov
Katrina Morris, Recreation Supervisor
510 420-3072 kmorris@piedmont.ca.gov
Eva Phalen, Recreation Supervisor
510 420-3087 ephalen@piedmont.ca.gov
Cora Wood, Administrative Assistant
510 420-3070 cwood@piedmont.ca.gov
Jessica Pomey, Administrative Assistant
510 420-3070 jpomey@piedmont.ca.gov
Ivy Sandoval, Facilities Coordinator, 510 420-6223 isandoval@piedmont.ca.gov
Carrie Villa, Recreation Coordinator
510 420-3074 cvilla@piedmont.ca.gov
Akil Danjuma, Recreation Coordinator
510 420-3089 adanjuma@piedmont.ca.gov
David Hopkins, Asst. Childcare Coordinator
510 420-3078 dhopkins@piedmont.ca.gov
Beach Schoolmates
510 420-3077 bsm@piedmont.ca.gov
Havens Schoolmates
510 420-3078 hsm@piedmont.ca.gov
Wildwood Schoolmates
510 420-3076 wsm@piedmont.ca.gov
Piedmont Recreation Commission
Susan Terrill, Chair
Dick Carter, Vice Chair
Lisa Gardner
Rebecca Posamentier
Jenny Feinberg
Vacant
Pool Advisory Committee
Steve Roland, Chair
Sarah Olson Meyjes
Carolyn Pan
Lynne Wright
David del Villar Fernandez
City Administration
Sara Lillevand, City Adm ini strator 510 420-3040 slillevand@piedmont.ca.gov
John Tulloch, Asst. City Admin/City Clerk 510 420-3041 jtulloch@piedmont.ca.gov
Jeremy Bowers, Police Chief 510 420-3010 jbowers@piedmont.ca.gov
David Brannigan, Fire Chief 510 420-3030 dbrannigan@piedmont.ca.gov
Daniel Gonzales, Public Works Director
510 420-3050 dgonzales@piedmont.ca.gov
Kevin Jackson, Planning/Building Director 510 420-3050 kjackson@piedmont.ca.gov
Michael Szczech, Finance Director 510 420-3040 mszczech@piedmont.ca.gov
Chelle Putzer, Recreaton Director 510 420-3070 cputzer@piedmont.ca.gov
City Council
Jen Cavenaugh, Mayor
Betsy Smegal Andersen, Vice Mayor
Conna McCarthy
Jennifer Long
Tom Ramsey
Piedmont Unified School District
Office of the Superintendent
510 594-2614
Beach Elementary School 510 594-2666
Havens Elementary School 510 594-2680
Wildwood Elementary School 510 594-2780
Piedmont Middle School
510 594-2668
Piedmont High School 510 594-2626
Millenium High School 510 594-2703
Community Directory
Dress Best for Less dressbestforless.org Oakland Libraries oaklandlibrary.org
Piedmont Arts Fund piedmontartsfund.org
P.R.A.I.S.E. Sarah.KarlinSky@gmail.com
Piedmont Adult School piedmontadultschool.org
Piedmont Advanced Learners piedmontalps.org
Piedmont Asian/American Club piedmontpaac@gmail.com
Piedmont Baseball & Softball piedmontbaseball.org
Piedmont Beautification Foundation piedmontbeautificationfoundation.org
Piedmont Center for the Arts piedmontcenterforthearts.org
Piedmont Choir piedmontchoirs.org
Piedmont Community Church piedmontchurch.org
Piedmont Diversity Committee padc.info
Piedmont Education Foundation piedmontedfoundation.org
Piedmont High School Boosters piedmontathletics.com/boosters
Piedmont High School Wellness piedmont.k12.ca.us/phs/wellness-center Piedmont Historical Society piedmonthistorical.org
Piedmont Ladies Tennis Club bhurwich@comcast.net
Piedmont Language School piedmontlanguageschool.com
Piedmont League of Women Voters lwvpiedmont.org
Piedmont Makers piedmontmakers.org
Piedmont Middle School Boosters piedmont.k12.ca.us/pms/activities-athletics /boosters
Piedmont Neighbors & Newcomers piedmontpnnc.org
Piedmont Parents Network piedmontparentsnetwork.org
Piedmont Racial Equity Campaign piedmontracialequity.org
Piedmont Recreation Facilities Organization prfo.org
Piedmont Soccer Club piedmontsoccer.org
Piedmont Swim Team piedmontswimteam.org
