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San Jose Parks Recreation & Neighborhood Services has released the Almaden Community Center Activity Guide for Fall 2011.
The Almaden Community Center Activity Guide includes all of the programs, classes, and activities planned for the Almaden Community Center in Fall 2011.
The Studio by Angi, Almaden Valley’s community-focused salon and boutique, is holding its “First Mid-Summer Children’s Fashion Show of Almaden Valley.”
Almaden Cares, in partnership with South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium, has arranged driving simulator training for teens.
KnowledgeQuest in Almaden Valley is offering a number of unique workshops this Summer.
You may enroll your child in any of the seven workshops or any single workshop module. Each workshop is four days and goes for three hours each day.
South Bay Tennis Academy is holding junior recreational tennis classes in Almaden this Summer. Classes include Mini Tennis (ages 4-7), Rallyball I (ages 8-12), and Rally Ball II (ages 8-14).
US Soccer Coaching is offering a multi-week Summer camp program that focuses on teaching players, ages 3-14, the fundamentals of all areas of soccer, both as individual players and as a team.
888 Monkeys Summer Arts Program offers professional instruction in circus arts, drama, music, and visual art.
Experienced educators team up with drama, art, circus, and movement professionals to offer kids ages 8-16 an opportunity to create and perform their own show on the last day of the program. No prior experience necessary.
Watch teens ages 12-18 compete in the 2011 Teen Talent Show finale. Performances may include singing, dancing, comedy, magic, or other special talent.
All performers are the first and second place winners of the six local branch competitions. Each individual or group contestant will perform for up to 5 minutes.
Performances will be judged on a 10-point scale in the following four categories: (1) stage presence, (2) originality, (3) audience response, and (4) professionalism. Winners receive cash prizes of $250 for First Place, $150 for Second Place, and $50 for Third Place.
San Jose’s Citywide 2011 Teen Talent Show grand finale is at Almaden Branch Library in the Community Room on Saturday, May 21, 2011 from 3-5pm. Come early and bring your family and friends to cheer on your favorite performers. [EVENT IS CLOSED]
Almaden Summer Horse Camp is for kids, ages 6-16, who like horses, riding, and creating friendships and experiences that be will cherished forever.
Children will have fun learning to ride and improving their riding skills. Kids can learn Western, English, or Bareback. The camp is suited for beginners and advances to higher skill levels. Each child is evaluated for his/her ability and placed in a group that matches their age and skill level.
Children will also learn what it takes to properly care for our equine buddies. This season’s Summer Camp will also feature fun activities and entertainment, including exciting shows, demonstrations, horse related games, crafts, and more.
Almaden Summer Horse Camp is at Almaden Equestrian Center in Almaden Valley. Each Summer Horse Camp session is Monday through Friday from 9am-4pm. Extended care is available Monday through Friday 7am-9am and 4pm-6pm.
Each 5-day session is $450 per child. You can register online. Ask about sibling discounts. Refer 3 friends and receive $50 off upon their paid enrollment in one or more sessions in the 2011 Summer Camp season.
Following are the 5-day Summer Camp sessions available for 2011:
Session 1: June 13 – June 17, 2011
Session 2: June 20 – June 24, 2011
Session 3: June 27 – July 1, 2011
Session 4: July 5 – July 8, 2011 (4 days @ $360)
Session 5: July 11 – July 15, 2011
Session 6: July 18 – July 22, 2011
Session 7: July 25 – July 29, 2011
Session 8: August 1 – August 5, 2011
Session 9: August 8 – August 12, 2011
Session 10: August 15 – August 19, 2011
For more information, contact the Summer Camp Program Director, Patricia Jamison, at (408) 927-0232 or info@almadensummerhorsecamp.com. [EVENT IS CLOSED]
About Almaden Equestrian Center
Almaden Equestrian Center is a friendly, family orientated 6-acre ranch that features a horse boarding facility, large outdoor arena, smaller covered arena, round pen, and plenty of room for riding horses. AEC also has a community snack shack with a full size refrigerator, microwave, and running water. The shaded picnic area is perfect for eating lunch and taking breaks.
Lord of the Light Art Studio & Gallery is holding its 2011 Summer Art Camp for kids in 1st – 7th grade. The studio has a unique camp curriculum that is designed to bring out and develop a child’s imagination and creativity, while teaching them the fundamentals of fine art.
The Summer Art Camp is a one-week, fun-filled learning experience that includes color theory, animation, and much more! Students will learn pencil drawing skills and how to use medias such as oil pastel, soft pastel, and watercolor. Your child will experience new freedom and a new love for art.
You have three Summer Art Camp sessions to choose from: [CLICK HERE FOR MORE RECENT OFFERINGS]
Session 1: Animal Drawing & Animation
Dates: June 20-24, 2011, 1:30-3:00pm
Session 2: Flower Drawing & Animation
Dates: July 18-22, 2011, 1:30-3:00pm
Session 3: Still Life Drawing & Animation
Dates: August 8-12, 2011, 1:30-3:00pm
The 2011 Summer Art Camp tuition is $135 per student, per session. Sessions fill-up on a first come first basis, so register now! See the flier for more information and Registration Form.
You can also register your child at the Lord of the Light Art Studio & Gallery located in the Old Almaden Plaza next to Sonoma Chicken Coop in Almaden Valley or call the studio at 408-997-3112. [EVENT IS CLOSED]
Weekly Program
Lord of the Light Art Studio & Gallery also offers a Weekly Program that consists of a unique curriculum called Basic 1 through 14. The curriculum focuses on themes, media, color theory, and art history that helps students to visually understand and experience the techniques and basics of fine art.
This step-by-step curriculum is designed to improve the student’s artistic skills from 1st grade up through 12th grade, giving them the self confidence and the inspiration to further broaden their education in fine art.
Please call Lord of the Light Art Studio & Gallery to request a tour of its lovely studio and gallery and to learn more about its programs.
