PRD Preschool Open Houses Events Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10–13 Fall Leftovers November Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14–15 Creative Arts Youth–Adult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16–19

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Tiddlywinks: Caterpillars (18–24 months)

Tiddlywinks: Butterflies (22 months–3 years)

Pre-K (4 .3–4 .8 years)

Hillside Playschool (3–5 years)

Skipping Stones (3–5 years)

Please join the Piedmont Beautification Foundation and the City of Piedmont for a new and more inclusive community lighting celebration in Piedmont Park!

Enter the magical world of Santa’s Workshop! Kids can get a picture with Santa, create/share their holiday wish lists, assemble holiday crafts and savor toasty drinks . Join the festivities! Open to all . Children under 2 years are free .

This festive family event features a holiday-themed scavenger hunt and crafts, dreidel, menorah making, and fun for the whole family! Coffee, juice and Hanukkah sufganiyots (jelly donuts) will be served . Open to all . Children under 2 years are free .

Doug’s Dogs & Up

Taco Bar & Encanto

Breakfast for Dinner & Wreck-It-Ralph

Pasta, Garlic Bread & Atlantis: The Lost Empire

Hero Hoagies & Big Hero 6

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 March 15, 2023 . For event information visit piedmont .ca .gov/recreation or contact Eva Phalen at ephalen@piedmont .ca .gov

Ring in 2023 with PRD! Celebrate with music, crafts, a countdown at noon, balloon drop and a whole lot of fun! Children under 2 years are free .

To make your appointment, go to RedCrossBlood .org (enter sponsor code PIEDMONT) or call 1-800-REDCROSS .

The perfect gift for your Valentine this year is learning how to save their heart! Bubbly and chocolates after class!

grades 1–8 This camp is perfect for new, intermediate and advanced players . Players learn positions, plays, formations, route combinations and how to use a real playbook . Our development objectives include passing, rushing, receiving, route running, defense, and Football F .A .C .E .S . training (Flexibility, Agility, Conditioning, Explosiveness, Speed) . grades 1–3 r$170 N$190f

Mon–Wed Nov 21–Nov 23 (3×) 9:00am–12:00pm grades 4–5 r$295 N$325f

Mon–Wed Nov 21–Nov 23 (3×) 9:00am–3:00pm grades 6–8 r$295 N$325f

ages 6–12 r$90 N$102f Enjoy 3 fun-filled days and learn field hockey basics . This camp is for beginners to advanced players . Your skills will be put to the test and you’ll have a blast!

grades 1–5 r$150 N$170 Get ready to embark on your LEGO® journey as we defend the Wookies on Kashyyyk, repair the Rebel shield generator on Hoth, and rescue Baby Yoda from Moff Gideon . Come explore a galaxy far, far away and learn which “Force” is actually with us!

ages 5–8 r$225 N$250 Let’s make art inspired by the works of famous artists . We’ll paint, draw and sculpt together . Come and create your own masterpieces . Material Fee: $45

ages 5–8 r$260 N$290 Aloha Ukulele takes students on a musical journey through the beautiful islands of Hawai’i . The keiki, meaning “little ones,” will learn how to play songs on their ukulele while also learning the art, language and traditions of Hawai’i . All students will receive a ukulele to use during class and a songbook that’s theirs to keep .

ages 0–4 r$102 N$122 Come join us for an enjoyable morning of music making! Each six-week session will feature different engaging songs and activities . This is a wonderful way to bond with your child as well as a great way to support their social/emotional, physical, and cognitive development . 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 . Bring a blanket to sit on . Sibling discount available . session i

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ages 5–10 r$161 N$181 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, applied math, problem solving 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 . Please wear closed toe shoes and bring a water bottle . Material Fee: $25 grade K

ages 6–8

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ages 5–7 Basic hand building techniques and tool use is covered, but the emphasis is on exploration and fun . Projects are taught each class but students are welcome to come up with their own ideas . Material Fee: $25 (Session I & II), $35 (Session III) session i r$193 N$223

session ii r$193 N$223

Mon Feb 27–Mar 27 (4×)* 3:30–4:30pm session iii r$287 N$317

ages 4–10 + adult We will have a fun-filled Saturday morning hour of creative experimentation with kiln fired clay . Led by instructor, parent/guardian will work with their child(ren) to create fun and colorful artworks—you may each decide to create your own projects or work together on one . Fee includes 1 child and 1 adult . Siblings are discounted 50% . Each adult may register up to 2 siblings per class . Material Fee (per person): $35 (Session I & III), $20 (Session II) session i r$260 N$290

Saturday Jan 14–Feb 11 (5×) 10:30am–12:00pm Saturday Jan 14–Feb 11 (5×) 12:45–2:15pm session ii r$155 N$175

Saturday Mar 4–Mar 18 (3×) 10:30am–12:00pm Saturday Mar 4–Mar 18 (3×) 12:45–2:15pm session iii r$260 N$290

ages 4–5 Children explore the world of creating something from various materials! Class works with a variety of mediums and materials, paints, clay-molding with plaster gauze, drawing and glueing . Students construct and build while increasing awareness to color, textures, free flowing designs as they express their own creativity . This class is a small group with close individual instruction in a quiet home-like setting . Each fun project is designed so the student can build and apply what they’ve learned in the prior class—increasing their awareness, excitement and self satisfaction of creating something from nothing! session i r$138 N$158

session ii r$138 N$158

session iii r$165 N$190

ages 5–adult Meet with an instructor who can teach you the fundamentals and beyond on guitar, bass, piano/organ, ukulele or voice . No prior experience is required . Instructors will teach song specific lessons decided upon by the student and instructor to best progress their musical skills and maintain high levels of motivation! Learn your favorite song! Gain invaluable fundamental music knowledge . Lesson slots are 30 minutes weekly . session i & ii r$225 N$255

session iii r$250 N$280

Mon Apr 17–May 22 (6×) 3:30–6:30pm session i–iii r$250 N$280

ages 6–12 r$165 N$190 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 and child 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 focus friendly home-like setting .

grades 6–12 r$635 N$665 Join us in knitting up some cute and fun fastknits for your summer wardrobe . We will learn how to knit a bikini top, hair scrunchies, twisted headbands, bralettes and summer weight cropped cardigans to go with your beachwear . Beginner knitting skills highly recommended including cast-on, knit and purl . Material Fee: $35

grades 6–12 r$325 N$355 Join us to create beanies, booties and blankets for babies and children in local hospitals . You will learn beginning knitting skills including cast-on (multiple methods), knitting, purling, bind-off, knitting in the round with double pointed needles, straight knitting, finishing, blocking and how to read a pattern . When the class is finished you will have basic skills that can be applied to many future knitting projects for yourself and to be made as gifts . Material Fee: $25

grades 6–12 r$635 N$665 Join us in making fashion forward items for all seasons (spring, summer, fall and winter) by changing the yarn fiber to fit the desired weather and temperatures . We will learn how to make things that look like they belong in the top clothing store windows . Included in our repertoire this class will be a crop sweater, crop tank top and sleeve shrug . If you’re fast, you can make one of each, in matching colors, or unique color and size selections, all custom made exactly for you or for the lucky recipient of this treasured homemade favorite . Beginner knitting skills highly recommended including cast-on, knit and purl . Material Fee: $35

ages 8–14 We will explore ways to hand build clay animal sculptures, houses, penguins, monster jars, jewelry boxes, plates or even your favorite video game character . On the wheel, we will learn how to throw bowls, cups and vases . Sky’s the limit, it’s student’s choice . A variety of craft projects will be taught . Past projects for crafts week have been resin pouring, light jars, mix media sculpture, marbleized paintings, lava lamps and fidget cubes . Wednesdays will start with a special snack the kids vote on . Students have chosen to have nachos, pizza, garlic bread, muffins, cupcakes, ice cream sundaes and more . A delicious mid-week treat! Material Fee: $60 (Session I & III), $50 (Session II) session i r$564 N$594

Wed/Fri Jan 11–Feb 17 (12×) 3:30–5:00pm session ii r$470 N$500

Wed/Fri Mar 1–Apr 5 (10×)* 3:30–5:00pm session iii r$564 N$594

ages 9–12 Do you like playing make-believe? Join acclaimed performer and playwright Evan Johnson (Pansy, Barn Owl) for this exciting, collaborative workshop series designed to support young performers! Students will learn text analysis and acting techniques, and explore creative vocal and movement choices! Scripts will be sourced from plays, poems, songs, and you! This class aims to nurture and develop theatrical ideas within a supportive ensemble . No prior acting experience is required . This series will culminate in a special recital for invited guests . Material Fee $20 session i r$195 N$220

session iii r$195 N$220

session iii r$230 N$260

ages 7–12 r$495 N$525 A fun class learning to sew something new! Sew a soft pillow using colorful fabric and move on to sewing more fun projects . Class focuses on hand-eye and focusing development . Each student learns basic hand stitches such as the back stitch, running stitch, whip stitch and the magical prick stitch! Students learn safe and proper use of needles, scissors, threads and fabric types . With each completed hand-sewn project, the student moves on at their own pace to a more advanced sewing project, all while learning different techniques and sewing terms such as patterns and seam . This is a small group class held in a homelike cottage . Students listen to stories on tapes/ CD’s while sewing on their projects .

ages 10–16 r$240 N$270 Want to learn the basics of digital photography? Want to develop your skills? If so, this class is for you . Learn lighting, composition and subject matter . We’ll take photos inside to experiment with portraits and learn about indoor photography and venture out into the neighborhood to learn about landscapes and setting . We’ll review images by projecting them in a larger format onto a big screen . Most importantly, we’ll have a lot of fun .

Bring your cell phone, ipad or digital camera . You’ll receive individual instruction on using your device . This class is for you if you’re the one wanting to digitally capture your time with friends, the photographer at your holiday events, or fascinated by nature . Please join me in sharing my photographic passion with you .

ages 16–adult 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 . session i r$45 N$53

Mon Jan 9–Feb 13 (5×)* 7:00–9:00pm session ii r$54 N$64

session iii r$54 N$64

ages 2–12 + adult Ever tried finger painting with your toes? Squirting paint all over your parents? Painting with mud? Let’s have fun making dirty art with chalk, mud and tempera paints . Come ready to get messy and have a great time! Wear your messy clothes . Last week of class, wear all white clothes for the painting party! Fee is per family . Material Fee $25 session i r$129 N$149

Sun Jan 22–Feb 12 (4×) 10:30–11:30am session iii r$154 N$174

session iii r$154 N$174

Karin Linden has a diverse background from art to dog training to martial arts . Karin studied Plein Air watercolor at UC Berkeley in her undergraduate Landscape Architecture degree .

After graduating, Karin took up Kajukenbo, the original mixed martial art from Hawaii . During her initial five years of training, Karin assisted and ran self-defense classes . She has attended several classes for self-defense instructors with Special Training, a yearly self-defense instructor workshop on the East Coast . Karin currently trains at Oakland Kajukenbo with her two daughters .

During the pandemic, Karin took up quilting, amassing quite the stash of fabric and took regular classes at Quilt Shows . Karin has absorbed quilting techniques from several award-winning quilters including Pat Connolly, Mel Beach and Sarah Bond .

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 . Volunteer Opportunity for Teens: Teen Sidekicks The Sidekicks program aims to provide children with exciting and social after-school programs to better strengthen their friendships while having a blast! . Teen Sidekicks assist teachers with activities and support children interact with their peers, build relationships and strengthen their recreational skills .

Teen Sidekicks are truly committed to helping children enjoy recreational activities and working closely with students with special needs . Sidekicks are responsible, punctual and enjoy working with children!

If you are interested in playing an integral role in supporting the growth and overall experience for a child with neurodiverse needs, please contact Eva Phalen, Recreation Supervisor . Applicants must be 14 years of age . Experience working with elementary-aged children is a bonus but not required .

Community service hours available upon request . Volunteers may be eligible to receive a letter of recommendation . No experience is necessary School Year Sidekicks School Year Sidekicks help create more recreational opportunities for children with neurodiverse needs . PRD offers several different after school and weekend adaptive programs throughout the school year . With the assistance of paraprofessionals and Teen Sidekicks, these classes are designed to get kids moving, socializing and having fun with their peers! Summer Camp Sidekicks Summer Camp Sidekicks integrate neurodiverse children into our mainstream camps . Teen Sidekicks are paired with a camper, attend camp together and help them build relationships and strengthen their recreational skills while having a fun summer camp experience .

grades 1–5 r$265 N$295 A program of creative movement, music, rhythm exploration, and physical activities for elementary school children with special needs, their typical peers of siblings, and Teen Sidekicks .

We’ll utilize outdoor and indoor spaces at Beach Elementary School in our pursuit of fun, fitness and friendship . We are all in this together! Taught by Nancy Henderson, Adapted Physical Education Specialist extraordinaire and experienced paraprofessionals . Each family will be asked to fill out a participant intake form following registration so that we can ensure the best experience for your child .

ages 7–12 r$355 N$385 An after-school program for children who have social and communication challenges . This class offers elementary-aged students the opportunity to participate in cooperative play and everyday activities within peer dyads and small groups . Kids will get to meet and engage in fun activities to practice different social skills . This includes a focus on skills such as staying with the group, greetings, turn taking, participating independently in activities and brief exchanges with peers! Material Fee: $35

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ages 3–5 r$216 N$246 Chibi (little) Judo helps children grow in wonderful ways . As we jump, run and roll, we develop balance, coordination and confidence . And we have fun! We start out learning our names in Japanese then do movement exer- cises, tumbling and some simple judo tech- niques that teach us to fall safely . We place a strong emphasis on culture so everyone plays games, sing songs and speaks the language of Japan . We learn to “nete” (lie down) and to “tonde “ (leap) like a “raion” (lion) . In our pos- itive learning environment we bow politely to Sensei (teacher) and to one another . At Hanabi, respect comes as naturally as smiling . Participants will need to have a judo gi . Instructor can supply them for $95 (plus tax) .

ages 5–adult r$234 N$264 Hajime! (Begin!) establishes a strong base of judo technique, culture, and character . Fun tumbling, jumping and running warm us up before we practice falling techniques: Hajime students learn to fall safely, effortlessly and without discomfort . Judo allows a smaller per- son to control a bigger opponent . We learn to hold a person down with “kesa-gatame” (scarf hold) and we practice throws—where our opponent can be flipped upside down on Sensei . Class finishes with games that develop physical coordination, balance and laughter . We sing in Japanese about inspiration and bow to each other respectfully . Respect and discipline are as much a part of Hanabi as smiling . Participants will need to have a judo gi . Instructor can supply them for $95 (plus tax) .

ages 5–adult r$246 N$276 Honto is more advanced judo for experienced judoka . We use our techniques in actual “randori” or free practice in both standing, “tachiwaza”, and ground-work, “ne-waza” . Senseis carefully and supportively watch for effort, efficiency, and safety . Training is intense but our smiles are wide . Participants will need to have a judo gi . Instructor can supply them for $95 (plus tax) .

ages 6–18 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 . session i & ii r$248 N$278

Mon/Fri Jan 9–Feb 17 (11×)* 3:30–5:00pm Mon/Fri Feb 27–Apr 7 (11×)* 3:30–5:00pm session iii r$270 N$300

ages 6–18 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 . session i r$248 N$278

Mon/Fri Jan 9–Feb 17 (11×)* 5:00–6:30pm Mon/Fri Feb 27–Apr 7 (11×)* 5:00–6:30pm session iii r$270 N$300

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ages 8–14 r$319 N$349 A useful and fun course that benefits and is loved by children and parents alike! This class introduces students to money management using activities like comparative shopping, salary analysis, budgeting a trip, wants and need planning . Students learn how to track expenses and analyze them .

ages 8–11 r$319 N$349 Building confidence in children so they can express in group setting has immeasurable benefits in their school, personal and professional lives . The students in this program learn how to manage public speaking anxiety, present themselves with confidence, bring emotions, and connect with the audience fluently . In the debate portion of the module, they learn how to make strong arguments by providing reasoning and evidence, creating a foundation of critical thinking and essentials of debating . With lot of thought-provoking and stimulating .

grades 1–5 r$180 N$205 Level up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects . Projects are rotated seasonally to ensure that even returning students get a new experience, so join us to design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas .

ages 5–9 r$132 N$152 Happy Kids Yoga Flow and Tumbling classes encourage a deeper sense of body awareness and interpersonal skills . Alive with flowing sequences, balancing poses, breathing exercises, movement games, tumbling skills and creative relaxation techniques, children are sure to awaken to the beauty and strength within . Our classes convey lessons in self-expression, body image, social skills, positive thinking and environmental awareness . Partner poses (during non-pandemic times) and cooperative yoga games inspire empathetic peer interactions which they will carry as a powerful tool into their futures . We also practice yoga style tumbling skills such as front and back rolls, cartwheels, headstands and handstands . Come join the fun! Please have your child bring their own yoga mat .

grade 5 r$195 N$220 In this popular three-part class, students learn key concepts that can support them in developing a foundation for healthy social relationships . We will address bodily autonomy, consent, asserting and respecting boundaries, gender dynamics and friendships in the 5th grade . Together, we will call-in and practice social norms that can support kids in being respectful of themselves and others .

ages 3.5–5.5 r$142 N$162 Our classes are designed to introduce Spanish to your child through seeing, hearing and connecting pictures/objects to Spanish sounds and vocabulary by utilizing songs, crafts, movement, stories, creative visual aids and games to reinforce the innate ability of your child to learn languages . Students will learn colores, frutas, numeros, alfabeto, animales, dias de la semana (days of the week), saludos (greetings), vocabulario del cuerpo (body), de la casa (house) y mucho mas (lots more)! Ven y unete a la diversion (Come and join the fun!)! Material Fee: $10 ages 3.5–5

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ages 5.5–7.5 r$105 N$125 The popular Hip Hop Fun & Fitness is back for another session! During this high energy class, students will begin with a warm-up, build their stamina and agility in circuit drills and conclude with a hip hop dance combination to some of their favorite tunes . No prior experience is needed . Please bring a yoga mat or towel (not required) . Comfortable clothing, no open toe shoes or sandals . If skirts are worn, shorts must be worn underneath .

grades 3–5 In Camp WriteOn!: Creative Writing Workshop, 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 stories . Classes will be held with an experienced writer and teacher . Materials provided . All students need to bring to class is their imagination! Material Fee $5 . session i r$105 N$120

Sat Jan 21–Feb 11 (4×) 10:30–11:30am session ii r$130 N$150

session iii r$130 N$150

ages 6–12 r$240 N$265 From mini quiche, to mac and cheese cups, to pizza muffins, to kugel noodle muffins—children will explore savory and sweet cooking yumminess that fits in a muffin tin! Material Fee $60

ages 6–12 r$240 N$265 Soft or crunchy when its wrapped in a burrito or taco it’s always delicious! Children will create fillings—some traditional fillings like chicken, beans, vegetables and some unusual fillings . They will also make sauces like pico de gallo, salsa, guacamole and more! Material Fee $60

ages 6–12 r$240 N$265 Some call them perogies, others call them won tons; still other call them kreplach . Whatever you call them, international dumplings are delicious with various fillings and dipping sauces . Material Fee $60

ages 16–adult Yoga Alive is exactly that . It brings yoga to new heights with breath, asana, affirmations and contemplations . Come alive and live powerfully in the now . Face your challenges, open to joy, get physically strong and flexible . Let your shining spirit soar with Shelly . Come experience Yoga Alive! All levels welcomed . session i r$75 N$87

Sat Jan 21–Feb 18 (5×) 9:00–10:00am session ii r$90 N$105

Raven Grizzle has been cooking since she was a little girl, often helping her mom in the kitchen . She fondly remembers making Moroccan stew and watching her family devour her creation .

Raven has a myriad of different cuisines that she loves to cook but enjoys focusing on international fares when teaches . Raven has taught all ages, from young children to seniors, and relishes in sharing the foods she loves with all of her students .

Raven will be teaching Cooking Round the World classes this spring .

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ages 2–3 This multi-sport program teaches young athletes the fundamentals of baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer, and track & field, in one action-packed program . Our age-appropriate curriculum and modified equipment allows to develop their skills, confidence, and passion for sports through play! Our developmental objectives include sport specific skill development, coordination, body movement, balance, teamwork, sportsmanship and self-esteem . Our expert staff provide a positive environment where kids can develop at their own pace with lots of encouragement and a big focus on fun! session i r$95 N$115

Sat Jan 21–Feb 11 (4×) 11:00–11:30am session ii & iii r$120 N$140

ages 2–3 r$241N$271f Soccer classes at this age are an exciting physical learning experience allowing your child to improve their natural ability in a fun and engaging way, with aspects of parent participation incorporated into the curriculum . Activities are presented using imagery relatable to children at this age to support learning about the body and ball awareness . The primary focus of each 40-minute class is to introduce physical activities, rich language exposure, and movements such as running, hopping and jumping . Classes include fun dribbling and shooting activities to teach positive social interaction and the basic skills of soccer! All participants must bring their own soccer ball .

ages 3–5 This multi-sport program teaches young athletes the fundamentals of baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer, and track & field, in one action-packed program . Our age-appropriate curriculum and modified equipment allows to develop their skills, confidence and passion for sports through play! Our developmental objectives include sport specific skill development, coordination, body movement, balance, teamwork, sportsmanship and self-esteem . Our expert staff provide a positive environment where kids can develop at their own pace with lots of encouragement and a big focus on fun! session i r$95 N$110

Sat Jan 21–Feb 11 (4×) 11:45–12:30pm session ii & iii r$120 N$140

ages 3–4 r$241N$271f The focal point at this age group is for your child to be comfortable with the ball by further developing soccer skills such as dribbling, shooting and the introduction of passing . 45-minute classes include partner activities to promote sharing, listening, respect and cooperation . Physical activities include dynamic exercises like moving with pace, changing directions, and lateral agility . This class is the perfect fit for older 3 to young 4 year olds . All participants must bring their own soccer ball .

ages 3–5 r$135 N$155 Developing your child’s passion for football is a touch down with Skyhawks 1st DownTots . Through a series of age-appropriate games, participants gain the skills, confidence and passion to take the next step in their football careers . Skyhawks coaches provide a positive environment where kids of all abilities can develop at their own pace with lots of encouragement and a big focus on fun! Our development objectives include passing, rushing, receiving, route running, flag pulling, confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship, coordination, balance, body movement and self-esteem . Your child will leave with new skills, new friends and a new love for flag football!

ages 3–5 Developing your child’s passion for baseball is a home run with Skyhawks BaseballTots . Through a series of age-appropriate games, participants gain the skills, confidence, and passion, to take the next step in their baseball careers . Skyhawks coaches provide a positive environment where kids of all abilities can develop at their own pace with lots of encouragement and a big focus on fun! Our development objectives include base-running, hitting, catching/fielding, throwing, coordination, balance, body movement, teamwork, sportsmanship and self-esteem . Your child will leave with new skills, new friends and a new love for baseball! session i r$95 N$110

session ii & iii r$120 N$140

ages 3–5 r$135 N$155 Developing your child’s passion for basketball is a slam dunk with Skyhawks HoopsterTots . Through a series of age-appropriate games, participants gain the skills, confidence, and passion, to take the next step in their basketball careers . Skyhawks coaches provide a positive environment where kids of all abilities can develop at their own pace with lots of encouragement and a big focus on fun! Our development objectives include ball control, dribbling, passing, shooting, coordination, balance, body movement, teamwork, sportsmanship and self-esteem . Your child will leave with new skills, new friends and a new love for basketball!

ages 5–7 r$241N$271f The goal of the program at this stage is to improve children’s elementary capacity through fun games, technical skill development, and group activities . The primary focus is to increase familiarity of space to enable children to develop team skills in a game environment . Emphasis is placed on the awareness of teammates constantly so that these skills can be easily transferred into the soccer game . Every class includes ball activities with high repetitions to promote muscle memory that builds confidence and ball control skills . All participants must bring their own soccer ball .

ages 8–10 SkillSKOOL is a technical program focusing on ball manipulation and ball mastery to produce confident and creative players in a fun soccer environment! session i r$265 N$295f

session ii & iii r$325 N$355f

ages 10–12 SkillSKOOL is a technical program focusing on ball manipulation and ball mastery to produce confident and creative players in a fun soccer environment! session i r$265 N$295f

session ii & iii r$325 N$355f

grade 4–5 r$125 N$145 This popular program for each elementary school provides kids an introduction to running and it's various aspects . Practices includes warm-up exercises, stretching, games, agility drills and an endurance run of about one mile . Program meets on Mondays and Wednesdays .

Note: 5th graders who want to challenge themselves will have the option of training instead with the Piedmont Middle School Track Conditioning program that meets at Witter Field, Mondays and Thursdays, 3:30–5:00pm . See our Middle School Track Conditioning on page 37 for more details . Beach

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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 .

ages 8–11 r$215 N$240f Have a blast playing with your friends and the Spiders, Oakland’s professional ultimate frisbee team! 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! Material Fee $20

grades 6–8 r$160N$180f This skill-based clinic was designed to give players a competitive advantage on the field . Through interactive drills, skill reinforcement games, and simulated scrimmages, young athletes develop the skills, strategy, confidence, and passion, to take the next step in their football career . Our development objectives include passing, rushing, receiving, route running, flag pulling, game rules/strategy, confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship and self-esteem . Your child will leave with new friends, new skills, and a new love for sports . grades 2–5 r$96 N$108f

Sat Jan 14–Feb 18 (6 weeks) 2:30–3:15pm Sat Mar 4–Apr 8 (6 weeks) 2:30–3:15pm Sat Apr 22–May 27 (6 weeks) 2:30–3:15pm grades 6–8 r$145 N$165f

ages 8–16 Learn the art of fencing! David is USFCA and AAI Certified Coach with over 40 years experience . Fencing is often referred to as physical chess and combines the mental challenges of having to out think your opponent, while using the agility of martial arts . This class teaches the fundamentals including tactical, drills and bouting . Bring water bottle, wear comfortable clothes (no shorts) and athletic shoes . Protective gear provided upon returnable deposit . Material Fee: $5 tuesdays r$530 N$560

Tue Jan 17–May 23 (15×)* 3:30–5:00pm thursdays r$565 N$595

ages 8–14 r$535 N$565 This class is for intermediate fencer who has taken Beginning Fencing at least two times . Student must be familiar with the rules of fencing and be competent with advancing/ retreating, lunging/parrying and riposting . Protective gear provided upon returnable deposit . Bring water bottle, wear comfortable clothes (no shorts) and athletic shoes and long pants . Material Fee: $10

ages 9–18 r$1820 N$1850 Junior Fencers must have taken Intermediate Fencing and be familiar with advanced footwork and blade work, USFA rules and right of way . We focus on new parries, strategies and advanced footwork . We prep for competition . The class meets 3 days a week . Protective gear provided . Bring water bottle, wear comfortable clothes (no shorts) and athletic shoes and long pants . Material Fee: $20

ages 14–19 This co-ed program is for intermediate and advanced high school volleyball players (minimum of two years competitive playing experience) looking for a fun, fast-paced, play-focused opportunity to stay court-ready . Have fun meeting new people in a casual open gym style setting! session i & ii r$60 N$70f

Sun Jan 8–Feb 12 (5×)* 6:00–8:00pm Sun Feb 26–Apr 2 (5×)* 6:00–8:00pm session iii r$72 N$82f

ages 8–12 Join us for a fun season of field hockey! Players will learn the fundamental skills of hockey and build on that to play at the next level . session ii r$96 N$108f

session iii r$145 N$165f