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Mad Science 2011 Summer Camps at Almaden Community Center – UPDATED 2022

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logo: Mad Science Summer CampsMad Science is holding several summer camps in Almaden Valley. All Mad Science camps are for children ages 5 to 12.

Mad Science camps help spark the imagination and curiosity of children by providing them with fun, entertaining, and educational activities.

The camps instill a clearer understanding of what science is really about and how it affects the world around them.

The following Mad Science summer camps are available at the Almaden Community Center. All camps have half day (9am to 12pm) and full day (9am to 3pm) options, with the exception of the NASA camp, which is half day only.

  • Spy Academy, June 20-24, 2011
  • Jet Cadets, July 5-8, 2011
  • Fizzical Phenomena & Chemistry, July 18-22, 2011
  • NASA: Journey Into Outer Space, August 1-5, 2011
  • Wacky Robots & Widgets, August 8-12, 2011

These Mad Science camps are offered through the Almaden Community Center. You can register online. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Spring 2011 Activity Guide for Almaden Community Center – UPDATED 2022

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logo: Almaden Community Center Activity Guide[CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS TO MORE RECENT ALMADEN COMMUNITY CENTER ACTIVITY GUIDE.]

San Jose Parks Recreation & Neighborhood Services has released its City Wide Activity Guide for Spring 2011.

The Activity Guide includes all of the programs and classes planned for the Almaden Community Center in Spring 2011.

Almaden Valley residents have a variety of activities from which to choose. There’s something for everyone – from toddlers to seniors.

Choose from arts and crafts, camps, dance, early childhood recreation, education and enrichment, health and fitness, music, sports leagues and drop-ins, cooking, specialty programs, senior programs and events, and family events.

Registration for Spring 2011 activities begins on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 10am. You can register online.

Meet Smokey the Bear and Learn About Fire Safety in Almaden Valley UPDATED 2022

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Smokey the Bear and Santa Clara County FireSafe Council are coming to Almaden Valley!

This special event features stories, songs, and essential information about fire prevention and fire safety. And an opportunity for the kids to meet Smokey the Bear! This will be a fun and educational event for kids of all ages.

Almaden Fire SafetyThe Santa Clara County FireSafe Council is a non-profit organization composed of individuals, public and private agencies, and private sector businesses that share a common interest in preventing and reducing losses from wildfires.

This event is at the Almaden Branch Library on Wednesday, February 23, 2011, from 12:00-12:30pm. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Hanley’s Chess Academy Holding Chess Tournament for Kids in Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

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photo: Almaden Chess Tournament

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Hanley’s Chess Academy is holding a Scholastic Chess Tournament for Kids in Almaden Valley.

The tournament is a Quad format. Players are listed from highest to lowest based on rating. The top 4 are placed in Quad 1, the next highest 4 in Quad 2, and so on.

Participants play one game against each player in their Quad for a total of 3 games each. The time control for each game is G/40 with a 5 second delay. Trophies are awarded to 1st and 2nd place winners in each quad.

The tournament is at Round Table Pizza (1159 Redmond Ave) in Almaden Valley on February 12, 2011 from 5pm to 9pm. The price to participate in this tournament is $28 for each player, which includes tournament play and a kid’s pizza meal (pizza and drink).

All participants must also be members of United States Chess Federation (USCF). The price for this membership is $25 annually.

The USCF membership entitles your child to play in any tournament he/she wishes. Each child will earn an official rating and receive the bi-monthly USCF magazine, which includes articles, pictures, and stories about youth chess tournaments throughout the USA.

You can register online for the chess tournament and USCF membership. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Simonds Elementary’s 2011 Annual Science Fair at Almaden Community Center – UPDATED 2022

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photo: Simonds Science Fair Almaden

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Simonds Elementary School is hosting its 8th Annual / 2011 Science Fair. The fair provides an opportunity for all students to have fun with science, and to learn about the principles of logic and scientific deduction.

The fair is open to other students, parents, friends, family, and the general public. Come see the students present their exhibits, and see what they’ve learned in their various science classes. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes will be awarded for grades 2-5.

Students in kindergarten through second grade will display their projects at the Simonds Cafeteria on February 8, 2011 from 6:30 to 7:30pm. Students in grades 3-5 will present their projects at the Almaden Community Center on February 9, 2011 from 7:00 to 8:00pm. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Canines of the County Talk Coming to Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

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photo: Coyote in Northern California

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If you’re a canine enthusiast, then this talk is for you. Learn about Santa Clara County’s wild canines, such as coyotes and foxes, in Canines of the County. See photos of canines in the wild and learn about their behavior.

This talk is presented by the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority. The Open Space Authority protects sensitive lands, preserves natural communities, and manages open space in ways that promote agriculture and compatible recreation.

Canines of the County is at the Almaden Library, in the Program Room, on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 from 6:30 to 7:30pm. The event is free. No registration required. Just show up and enjoy. Fun for all ages. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Winter 2011 Presidents Week Camps for Kids in Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

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Children in Almaden Valley have a number of different options available to them for camps over the Winter 2011 Presidents Week school break. Camps include everything from sports, cooking, art, games, and dance. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Almaden Athletics Winter Break Basketball Camp
This camp builds and improves a player’s skills and abilities in the areas of passing, shooting, rebounding, dribbling, play execution, and position playing. The camp is for boys and girls ages 8-13. Camp is daily Tuesday, February 22, 2011 to Friday, February 25, 2011 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. The price is $112 per player. Register online or call the Almaden Community Center at 408-268-1133.

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Register for 10th Annual / 2011 Math Enrichment Summer Program at Leland High School – UPDATED 2022

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photo: Math Enrichment Summer Program in Almaden Valley

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Registration for the 10th Annual / 2011 Math Enrichment Summer Program at Leland High School begins on February 1, 2011.

Discounts for early registration and families will be available, so check the program website early.

Unfortunately, the program’s website does not yet have information about the upcoming 2011 program. But you can learn a little about it by reading the AccessAlmaden article covering last year’s program.

If you have questions now, you can contact the program director at 408-667-9277 or info@mathenrichment.net.

Updated on February 6, 2011: The program information for 2011 is now available. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

South Bay Tennis Academy’s Winter 2011 Junior Recreation Classes in Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

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logo: South Bay Tennis Academy in Almaden ValleySouth Bay Tennis Academy is holding junior recreational tennis classes in Almaden Valley. Classes include Mini Tennis (ages 4-7), Rally Ball I (ages 8-12), and Rally Ball II (ages 8-14). [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Using the new quick start format, which uses a games-based approach, players will be able to quickly learn the fundamentals of the game and rally in a fun, social environment.

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