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Almaden Community Center Spring 2024 Activity Guide

Almaden Community Center Spring 2024 Activity GuideThe Almaden Community Center Spring 2024 Activity Guide is now available, and it’s loaded with all kinds of exciting classes, workshops, break camps, summer camps, and more! See what classes are being offered in Arts & Crafts, Dance, Education & Enrichment, Health & Fitness, and Sports. There are so many great options to pick from, for preschoolers through Active Adults 50+. Spring 2024 season and 2024 summer camp registration will open Saturday, Feb. 24 at 10am. Early registration for scholarship eligible participants will be in person on Wednesday Feb. 14 at 10am. Registration for Active Adult members will begin online and in person on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 10am.

For additional information about any Almaden Community Center classes, camps, and programs, call the Almaden Community Center at 408-268-1133. The Almaden Community Center is located at 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA 95120.

Almaden Community Center 2023 Summer Activity Guide

Almaden Community Center 2023 Summer Activity GuideThe Almaden Community Center 2023 Summer Activity Guide is now available! See what classes are being offered in Arts & Crafts, Dance, and Sports. You can also register for Camp San Jose, Camp San Jose Jr., F.I.T. Camp, and a number of other summer camps. There are offerings for all ages, from preschoolers through Active Adults 50+. Most camps start in June, so register now!

In addition to summer programs, the Almaden Community Center 2023 Summer Activity Guide has registration information for 2023-2024 school year programs including San Jose Recreation Preschool and R.O.C.K. Afterschool.

For more information about upcoming classes, camps, and school year programs, call the Almaden Community Center at 408-268-1133. The Almaden Community Center is located at 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA 95120.

Almaden Equestrian Center 2013 Summer Horse Camp

photo: Almaden Summer Horse CampAlmaden Summer Horse Camp is for kids, ages 6-16, who like horses, crafts, and more! Almaden Summer Horse Camp is hosted at Almaden Equestrian Center in the Almaden Valley. The camp is a fantastic way for children to learn riding or develop higher level riding skills.

The camp offers lots of fun with riding and instruction on caring for some very sweet horses. Lessons include western, english, or bareback, and start at beginning and advance to higher levels. Each child is evaluated for his/her ability and placed in a group that matches the age and skill of the child.

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Almaden Swim & Racquet Club Junior Tennis Summer Camp with Cool Off Swimming – UPDATED 2022

logo: Almaden Swim & Racquet ClubAlmaden Swim & Racquet Club has a number of Junior Tennis Camps this Summer for kids ages 7-12.

Campers will learn the basics in a fun and low-key atmosphere. What is really special about this summer camp is the optional extra hour of recreational swimming (supervised) to cool off after the tennis activities!

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Almaden Valley Video Game Design Camp

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Video Game Design campers will learn how to design the concept and elements of basic, two-dimensional computer / video games. The instructor will help guide the software development, with design input and guidance from the students. Students will work in small groups to collaborate on at least one finished game. The camp is for kids ages 7-11.

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SonRise National Park Vacation Bible School Camp for Summer 2012

Holy Spirit Church invites your children to SonRise National Park Vacation Bible School. The campers will participate in Bible adventures, crafts, recreation, songs, and enjoy tasty snacks. The camps is for kids ages Pre-K (4 years old as of 10/1/12) through kids entering 5th grade.

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Almaden Valley TechKnowHow LEGO® 2012 Summer Camps – UPDATED 2022

logo: TechKnowHowTechKnowHow is offering LEGO® Summer Camps for boys and girls ages 5-9 years old. [NOTE: CLICK HERE FOR MORE RECENT SUMMER CAMP OFFERINGS BY TechKnowHow.]

TechKnowHow’s special half-day camps include “Simple Bots: Remote-Controlled LEGO® Projects” and “Master Builders: Advanced LEGO® Building and Game Design.” Each class has five LEGO building projects, one per day. The camp offers entirely new projects and activities each year.

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Junior Tennis Camp at Almaden Swim & Racquet Club – Summer 2011 – UPDATED 2022

logo: Almaden Swim & Racquet ClubAlmaden Swim & Racquet Club has a number of Junior Tennis Camps this Summer for kids ages 7-12.

Campers will learn the basics in a fun and low-key atmosphere. The camps are taught by Kathy Barnes, USPTA Licensed Teaching Professional.

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Summer 2011 Horse Camp at Almaden Equestrian Center – UPDATED 2022

photo: Almaden Summer Horse CampAlmaden 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.

Play-Well TEKnologies’ Engineering with LEGO® 2011 Summer Camps in Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

logo: Play-WellPlay-Well TEKnologies Summer Camps are back in Almaden Valley. Designed by engineers, the curriculum challenges both new and returning students.

The camps explore concepts in physics, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, and architecture through fun-filled projects that:

  • Develop and enhance problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Expose children to concepts and vocabulary of Engineering, Architecture, and Physics
  • Provide an opportunity to have a great time with a terrific and versatile building system

The following week-long Engineering with LEGO® camps are available: [CLICK HERE FOR 2022 SUMMER CAMPS]

PRE-Engineering with LEGO® (5-6 years olds)

  • 6/27/2011 – 7/1/11, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • 7/11/2011 – 7/15/11, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • 7/18/2011 – 7/22/11, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • 8/1/2011 – 8/5/11, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • 8/15/2011 – 8/19/11, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Engineering FUNdamentals with LEGO® (7-9 years olds)

  • 6/27/2011 – 7/1/11, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • 7/11/2011 – 7/15/11, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • 7/18/2011 – 7/22/11, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • 8/1/2011 – 8/5/11, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • 8/15/2011 – 8/19/11, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM