Table of Contents - Mill Valley Public Library
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Table of Contents - Mill Valley Public Library
Table of Contents Mill Valley City Council Stephanie Moulton-Peters, Mayor Ken Wachtel, Vice-Mayor Andrew Berman Garry Lion Shawn E. Marshall Parks & Recreation Commission Jessica Mills, Chair Sally Baker Raphael Durr Lonnie Fogel Joan Murray Parks & Recreation Staff Director of Parks and Recreation Christine Sansom Community Center Manager Stuart Kesler Administrative Assistant Lauren Buchholz Aquatics/Fitness Admin. Assistant Linda Love Aquatics/Fitness Supervisor Lisa Virtue Facilities Supervisor Seth Allingham Recreation Supervisors Lisa Johnson Patty McCulley Maintenance Supervisor Grant Stewart Parks Superintendent Rick Misuraca Golf Course Superintendent Charles Schultz Accounting Analyst Judy Wood Aquatics Coordinator T.J. Jones Seniors Coordinator K.C. Wilgenbush Teen Coordinator Mike Xavier Although this publication was prepared on the basis of the best information available at the time, all information (including locations, dates, times, fees, etc.) is subject to change without notice. Go to www.millvalleycenter.org Adult & Teen Classes.............. 47-56 Art................................................... 47 Movement.................................. 48-52 Special Interest.......................... 53-57 Aquatics Programs................. 62-86 Lap Swim................................... 65-67 Lessons..................................... 75-85 Pass Fees...................................... 64 Pool Parties.................................... 74 Pool Rentals................................... 74 Pool Schedule........................... 65-67 Water Excercise Classes................ 69 Birthday Parties............................ 17 Camps Spring................................. 5 Camps Summer............28-42, 45-46 Enrichment Program................. 6-16 Facility & Park Rentals................... 3 Fitness Center Programs........ 68-72 Class Schedule......................... 69-70 Kidz Watch..................................... 87 Golf Course................................... 48 Mature Adult Programs........... 57-61 M.V. Seniors’ Club........................ 61 Scholarship Program................... 56 Skate Park..................................... 46 Spring Fun & Special Events........ 4 Summer Special Events............... 27 Summer @ a Glance................ 28-29 Teen Zone................................. 43-45 C.I.T.’S............................................ 46 Special Events/Trips.................. 44-45 Tennis Courts................................ 49 Youth Programs....................... 18-28 Babysitting...................................... 24 Dance........................................ 21-22 JUMP Pre-School Program....... 18-19 Karate............................................. 21 Music.............................................. 20 Pre-school classes.................... 18-24 Tennis....................................... 26, 35 Tumbling & Gymnastics.................. 23 Theatre........................................... 25 Registration Form......................... 88 How to Register/ Refund Policy.............................. 2 180 Camino Alto Phone: 383-1370, Fax: 383-1377 www.millvalleycenter.org Community Center is open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Evenings & Weekends for scheduled programs. Aquatics & Fitness Center is open Monday-Thursday 6:30am-9pm Friday 6:30am-6:30pm Saturday 7:30am-5pm Sunday 8:30am-5pm Spring/Summer Community Center Holidays: Monday, February 15 - Presidents Day Monday, May 31 - Memorial Day Monday, July 5 - Independence Day Observance Monday, September 6 - Labor Day See pg. 62 for Aquatics/Fitness Center Holiday hours 1 FOUR EASY WAYS TO REGISTER... ONLINE How to Register & Refund Policy Begins March 1st, 7am mvprGoPlay.org Login and PIN needed. Go to mvprGoPlay.org and follow link on home page or call (415) 383-1370. MasterCard or VISA are accepted for online registrations. Online registrations are subject to a non-refundable convenience fee. FAX-IN Begins March 1st Fax: (415)383-1377 24 hours a day using VISA or MASTERCARD. MAIL-IN Begins March 8th M.V.P.R. 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA 94941 using check, money order or credit card. WALK-IN Begins March 8th M.V. Community Center 180 Camino Alto Mill Valley, CA 94941 during business hours. See page 1 for Center business hours. All registrations submitted before the first day of registration will be entered beginning on November 9th with no priority given. Some programs have special registration dates and procedures. See individual programs for details. 2 POLICIES • Only one family per registration form. • All activities, dates and fees are subject to change. • Age level indicates the participant must be that age by the first day of class. We reserve the right to ask for proof of age for any class with an age restriction. • No registration will be taken over the phone. • Participants may not make up classes which have been missed. Class make-ups will be made due to Department cancellations only. • When registering, if the class is full, your name will be placed on a waiting list and you will be notified by phone. If a space opens or a new class is created, you will be notified. IF WAITLISTED, DO NOT ATTEND THE FIRST CLASS IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED TO DO SO. • Program/class will be cancelled if minimum enrollment is not met. A full refund will be provided (excluding online non-refundable convenience fee). • Returned checks will incur a $20 service charge. REFUND POLICY • Online registrations are subject to a non-refundable convenience fee. • Patron-requested refunds are only given if requested no later than 3 working days after the first class meeting. • Credit may be left on your Parks & Recreation account when a withdrawal from a program takes place prior to the 3 day cancellation deadline. • 1 Day Workshops, Trips, & Camps: Patron requested refunds/ credits must be requested no later than 7 working days prior to the programs start date. No refunds/credits will be given if requested after the 7 day deadline. • Some programs may have special refund/credit restrictions. These restrictions will be stated in program descriptions. • Refund/Credit requests may be made by phone, fax, in person or in writing during regular business hours (excluding online nonrefundable convenience fee). • Patron requested refunds will incur a $20 processing fee. • Full refunds will be given for classes cancelled by the Department. Confirmation/Receipts: Confirmation/receipts will be e-mailed or snail mailed when a self-addressed, stamped envelope is provided. Scholarships are available for eligible applicants. For more information, visit millvalleycenter.org or call (415) 383-1370. Donating to our scholarship fund can provide recreational activities for financially challenged families. Your donation is tax deductible. You may donate any amount you wish directly on your registration form. Americans with Disabilities Act: The City of Mill Valley does not discriminate against any individual with a disability. Upon request, City publications, programs and activities will be made available in an alternate format to persons with disablilities. Need information ... Looking for a place to hold a Reception • Banquet • Seminar • Meeting • Party • Special Event? We have space for you! Days • Evenings • Weekends Mill Valley Community Center • 180 Camino Alto The Center is available to host a wide variety of year-round recreational programs and activities. This multipurpose facility offers complete accommodations for special occasions of almost any size. The facililty can accommodate banquet-style seating for up to 285 guests and theater seating for 400. Smaller rooms throughout the Center are ideal for workshops and seminars. Cascade Ballroom Terrace Lounge • A ccommodates classes, lectures and receptions for up to 48 participants. • C omfortable chairs Tamalpais Room • M eeting room conference style seating up to 15 participants • Sink and counter area • Telephone line hook-up for conference calls or computer DSL internet access Meeting Rooms • C lassrooms and meeting rooms ranging in seating for up to 50 - 60 participants. Teen Zone • A ccommodates classes, meetings, lectures for up to 46 participants • Pool table, card table, air hockey and more… Aerobic/Dance Room • 1,966 square foot with sprung hardwood floor • Mirrored walls with barres; built in sound system Indoor Pool • • • • Heated year-round 25 yd., 3-lane pool Water slide with slide pool Spa Parks Group picnic areas, soccer and softball fields are available for rental (excluding holidays). Group Barbeque Areas • B oyle Park E.Blithedale & East Drive • Old Mill Park Throckmorton & Old Mill Outdoor Amphitheater • Old Mill Park Throckmorton & Old Mill Golf Clubhouse 267 Buena Vista Facility Rental Information • A ccommodates 285 dining; 400 assembly • C ommercial Kitchen The Clubhouse is available to host a wide variety of year-round recreational programs and activities and is suitable for social gatherings, receptions, meetings or lectures. The multipurpose facility has a large room with a stage, a kitchen, a bar and a lobby area. Reservations/Applications Applications are accepted one year in advance. Applications, facility use regulations and fee schedules for all City facilities and parks are available at the Community Center or at www.millvalleycenter.org. Reservations are not taken by phone. Rental Packets For a complete rental packet, including applications and permits, see our website, www.millvalleycenter.org, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 383-1370, or drop by the Mill Valley Community Center at 180 Camino Alto, Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm. We look forward to working with you! Go to www.millvalleycenter.org for complete details. Go to www.millvalleycenter.org 3 Sponsored by The Mill Valley Parks & Recreation Department & the Mill Valley Seniors’ Club T R S A G V G A E G A G N N I Z A R Saturday, March 27th ! P S Bunny Breakfast 8:30am-10am Spring Events at the M.V. Community Center Join Mr. E. Bunny for a breakfast your child will never forget! You will dine on a special spring time breakfast, and have a chance to take a photo with Mr. E. Bunny (don’t forget your camera). There will also be music and a bounce house for the little ones to hop, hop, hop. The breakfast will include french toast, sausages, orange juice and coffee. Get your tickets early! An adult must accompany children. After breakfast you can follow Mr. E. Bunny out to Friends Field for our annual Egg Hunt. Tickets available NOW at the Community Center, Adults: $6, Children: $4. Egg Hunt 10am & 10:15am - hunts begin on Friends Field behind the Community Center After your breakfast with the Bunny. Hop on out to Friends Field for Mill Valley Parks and Recreation’s annual Egg Hunt. Kids delight in searching for surprises left in the grass by that rascally rabbit and his friends. Mr. E. Bunny will start each hunt: 10am for ages 2 and under, and 10:15am for ages 3-4 and ages 5-8. Three separate hunts at two different times to help the morning flow smoothly. Don’t forget to look for the “golden eggs’ that hold special surprises for their finders. Thanks to the Mill Valley Seniors’ Club generous sponsorship of this event, this year the Egg Hunt will be FREE! No tickets required. Please bring a basket or bag in which to collect your eggs. 1st Annual Water Safety Day May 8, 2010 • 12-5pm MV Aquatic Center E E R F hole he w for t ily!!! fam Swimming Lifejacket Fitting Safety Information 4 The Mill Valley Seniors Club presents... 6TH ANNUAL FLEA MARKET EXTRAORDINAIRE SATURDAY JULY 10, 2010 Registration forms & information available NOW Need information ... SPRING TRAINING SPRING CAMP ADVANCED at the Mill Valley Community Center BASEBALL CAMP “Exclusively” with Professional Baseball Scout Steve Horning Enrollment Limited to 20 players! This is a shine only camp. Rain will cancel this camp. Grades K-6th Spring Camp Hours: 9:30-4pm Day M-F M Tu W Th F Dates 4/12-4/16 4/12 4/13 4/14 4/15 4/16 Fee $184 $46 $46 $46 $46 $46 Course # 18452 18453 18454 18455 18456 18457 Extended Care Hours: 8-9:30am & 4-6pm Day M-F M Tu W Th F Dates 4/12-4/16 4/12 4/13 4/14 4/15 4/16 Fee $61 $13 $13 $13 $13 $13 Course # 18458 18459 18460 18461 18462 18463 SPRING CAMP Highlights N Swimming Indoors N Arts & Crafts N Jumpee N Talent Time N BINGO N Cooking N Parachute Games N Ice Cream N Plus much more! Go to www.millvalleycenter.org Spring Camps Join our enthusiastic staff of trained recreation leaders for a lively and entertaining mix of activities, crafts, sports and winter surprises. Camp hours are 9:30am to 4:00pm. Extended care is available before and after our scheduled camp hours: 8 to 9:30am and 4 to 6pm. Steve has trained and worked with MLB professionals such as Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington, Cincinatti Reds manager Dusty Baker, Arizona Diamondbacks hitting coach Rick Schu, Oakland A’s strength coach Bob Alejo as well as numerous other pro players and scouts. The ADVANCED Baseball Camp! This camp is designed for those players ages 8-12 who desire to make it to the “next level” of competition. We build on the fundamental skills that are taught in our regular All-Skills camps and start to focus on the individual attention of the Intermediate/ Advanced level player. Players will participate in a variety of advanced drills, game management and situational activities, individual skill training, conditioning, quickness and coordination work and “live” on field instructed games. Prior “regular all-skills” summer camp attendance is recommended but not mandatory. The 8-9 year old division is typically made up of Minors level ballplayers and the 1012 year old division includes Majors level ballplayers. DAYS & DATES: Tues, Wed, Thurs, 4/13-4/15 TIME: 9:30am to 1pm AGES: 8-12 year-olds LOCATION: Friends Field & Blacktop FEE: $201 COURSE #: 18451 Tennis Camp Three hours of instruction, games, conditioning exercises, and lots of fun. Children will learn stroke technique, hand-eye coordination, footwork, scoring and tennis etiquette. This is a fun active camp that promotes tennis as a game kids will enjoy for the rest of their lives. Activities will be informally grouped by age and ability. Refreshments will be provided. All participants will receive a Boyle Park Tennis t-shirt. Rain will cancel this camp. Drop-ins will be offered if minimum number of participants is met to run camp. Instructor: Chris Reiff. 5 classes Age 5-13 Day M-F Dates Time Fee 4/12-4/16 9:30am-12:30pm $151 Course # 18943 Location: Boyle Park, Tennis Courts Upper Drop-in $35 per day. Must wear court shoes and bring own tennis racquet. 5 Enrichment Program Spring Session SPRING sESSION: March 29-June 4, 2010 9-week session Registration Begins! Enrichment Program – Spring Monday - March 1 2010 - By fax, online, mail, drop-off Monday - March 8, 2010 - Walk-In Online: www.mvprGoPlay.org Fax-In: (415) 383-1377 There is no advantage to faxing in a registration prior to 3/1/10 Registrations received early are mixed in with registrations received on 3/1/10 Mail-In or Walk-In: Mill Valley Community Center 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA. 94941 Telephone (415) 383-1370 For detailed info visit www.mvprGoPlay.org POLICIES & PROCEDURES P R egistration with fax-in, mail-in or walk-in must include the following: 2 Completed Registration Form 2 Full Payment of Class Fees via VISA/MC OR CHECK made out to MVPR P Children are expected to proceed to their Enrichment class location unassisted. Kindergarten students are picked up only for classes for Kindergarten only. The Enrichment Instructors will pick-up and return EDS students to the EDS Daycare room. P Conference Weeks - Enrichment classes remain at scheduled time. Supervised Play is available between 1:45 and 3pm during Conference Weeks. P Parents are responsible for the transportation and further care of students at the end of each class. P For Mill Valley Scholarship application and information contact the MVPR front desk at 383-1370. Takes 2-6 weeks for processing based on available funding. P Class registration remains on a 1st come 1st serve basis. P There will be no regular Enrichment Program classes on public school breaks, school holidays, or public school staff development days, NO CLASSES 3/19, 4/12-4/16, 5/31. P Parents are responsible for communicating with the EDS Daycare Office regarding any change in their child’s EDS schedule. P All activities, dates and fees are subject to change. P All classes will meet indoors when experiencing inclement weather. Sports and outdoor classes have indoor curriculum plans. P Patron requested refunds are only given if requested no later than 3 days after the first class meeting. A $20 processing fee will be charged. Refunds will be given for cancelled courses and/or cancelled class meetings. Refund request may be made by phone or in person during regular business hours. P To ensure your child’s safety, we require that you pick up your child promptly at the end of his/her class or program. QUESTIONS? Call Mill Valley Parks & Recreation at (415) 383-1370 6 Need information ... Spring Enrichment Program SPRING sESSION: March 29 - June 4, 2010 9-week session Looking for detailed class descriptions? See the Enrichment Program Descriptions- Spring Session, pages 12-16 Edna Maguire School Crse # Course Day Time 18792 Sew Much Fun Kindies M 18797 Soccer- Kindergarten 18796 Instructor Location 1:30-2:30pm 5-6 $121 Sally Palmer Rm B M 1:30-2:20pm 5-6 $145 Lewis Usher Field Cartooning M 3-4pm $121 Harry Simpson Rm 5 18793 Sew Much Fun- 1-5 M 2:50-3:50pm 6-11 $121 Sally Palmer Rm B 18798 Soccer 1-5 M 3-3:50pm 6-11 $145 Lewis Usher Field 18765 Supervised Play M,Tu,Th,F 2:50-4pm 6-11 $155 TBA TBA Playground 18788 Yoga Bugs Tu 1:30-2:30pm 5-6 $136 Jane Gould Music Rm 18794 Jewelry Making Tu 3-4pm 5-11 $226 Dragonfly Designs Rm 14 18789 Survivor Frog! Tu 3-4pm 5-11 $226 Tree Frog Treks Rm 12 18780 Yoga 4 Kids Tu 3-4pm 6-9 $136 Tammie Winter Music Rm 18768 Green Thumbs - Kids in the Garden Tu 3-4pm 6-11 $136 Rebecca Mullaney Garden 18787 Sculpture Tu 3-4pm 6-11 $136 Katie Mostert Rm 6 18786 Tae Kwon Do Tu 3:15-4pm 6-11 $118 Roger Carlon West America 18799 Baseball: Batter Up! Tu 3-4pm 7-11 $109 Jeremy Williams Field 18781 Paint Pottery/Mosaics W 2-3pm 5-11 $136 Doodlebug TBA 18763 Spinners Gymnastics W 2-3pm 5-11 $181 Spinners Gymnastics Music Rm 18764 Total Golf W 2-3pm 5-11 $193 Total Golf Edna Field 18782 Flag Football W 2-3pm 6-11 $109 Jeremy Williams Edna Field 18766 Supervised Play W 1:50-4pm 6-11 $56 TBA TBA Playground 18779 Kindies take the Stage! Th 1:30-2:30pm 5-6 $91 Celeste Melzer Rm D 18795 Drawing Th 3-4pm 6-11 $181 Richard Gelernter Rm 19 18784 Story to Stage w/MTC Th 3-4pm 6-11 $181 Marin Theater Company Rm 13 18783 Tae Kwon Do Th 3:15-4pm 6-11 $118 Roger Carlon West America 18800 123 Teach Me Spanish F 1:30-2:15pm 5-6 $136 Monica Lopez Rm C 18777 After School Hoops F 1:30-2:30pm 5-6 $91 One on One Basketball Ball Court 18762 Sew Much Fun Kindies F 1:30-2:30pm 5-6 $136 Sally Palmer Rm B 18778 After School Hoops F 3-4pm 6-11 $91 One on One Basketball Ball Court 18785 Lets Speak Spanish F 3-4pm 6-11 $154 Monica Lopez Rm C 18776 Sew Much Fun- 1-5 F 2:50-3:50pm 6-11 $136 Sally Palmer Rm B 6-8 Enrichment Program – Spring Fee Go to www.millvalleycenter.org Age 7 Spring Enrichment Program SPRING sESSION: March 29 - June 4, 2010 9-week session Looking for detailed class descriptions? See the Enrichment Program Descriptions- Spring Session, pages 12-16 Enrichment Program – Spring Old Mill School 8 Crse # Course Day Time Age Fee Instructor Location 18735 Private Guitar or Piano M 3-3:30pm 5-11 $281 Marin Music Conservatory Rm 7 18736 Private Guitar or Piano M 3:30-4pm 5-11 $281 Marin Music Conservatory Rm 7 18728 Private Guitar or Piano M 4-4:30pm 5-11 $281 Marin Music Conservatory Rm 7 18729 Private Guitar or Piano M 4:30-5pm 5-11 $281 Marin Music Conservatory Rm 7 18730 Private Guitar or Piano M 5-5:30pm 5-11 $281 Marin Music Conservatory Rm 7 18731 Private Guitar or Piano M 5:30-6pm 5-11 $281 Marin Music Conservatory Rm 7 18742 Supervised Play M,Tu,Th,F 2:50-4pm 6-11 $155 TBA TBA Auditorium 18751 Tae Kwon Do M 3-3:45pm 6-11 $105 Patrick Siu Multi 18737 Pre Engineering Tu 1:40-2:40pm 5-6 $181 Play Well Teknologies Room 1 18745 Singers Marin Tu 3-4pm 6-8 $163 SingersMarin Stage 18760 Drawing Tu 3-4pm 6-11 $181 Richard Gelernter Art Rm 18740 Eng. FUNdamentals Tu 3-4:15pm 6-11 $195 Play Well Teknologies Room 1 18750 Flag Football Tu 3-4pm 6-11 $109 Jeremy Williams Ball Court 18761 Fun w/FIMO Clay Tu 3-4pm 8-11 $136 Tami Kelly Staff Rm 18753 Yoga 4 Kids W 2-3pm 5-9 $136 Tammie Winter Rm 2 18734 Private Piano/Guitar W 2-2:30pm 5-12 $316 Marin Music Conservatory Rm 7 18739 Private Piano/Guitar W 2:30-3pm 5-12 $316 Marin Music Conservatory Rm 7 18749 Private Piano/Guitar W 3-3:30pm 5-12 $316 Marin Music Conservatory Rm 7 18759 Private Piano/Guitar W 3:30-4pm 5-12 $316 Marin Music Conservatory Rm 7 18748 Private Piano/Guitar W 4-4:30pm 5-12 $316 Marin Music Conservatory Rm 7 18747 Private Piano/Guitar W 4:30-5pm 5-12 $316 Marin Music Conservatory Rm 7 18755 Private Piano/Guitar W 5-5:30pm 5-12 $316 Marin Music Conservatory Rm 7 18756 Private Piano/Guitar W 5:30-6pm 5-12 $316 Marin Music Conservatory Rm 7 18752 Mandarin W 2-3pm 6-11 $127 Jing Bi Staff Rm 18758 Story to Stage w/MTC W 2-3pm 6-11 $181 Marin Theater Company Stage 18743 Supervised Play W 1:50-4pm 6-11 $56 TBA TBA Auditorium 18741 Survivor Frog! Th 1:40-2:40pm 5-6 $226 Tree Frog Treks Staff Rm 18733 Soccer Th 3-3:50pm 5-8 $163 Lewis Usher Auditorium 18757 Digital Filmmaking Th 3-4pm 6-11 $145 Freshi Films Rm 5 18744 Survivor Frog! Th 3-4pm 6-11 $226 Tree Frog Treks Staff Rm 18754 Lango Spanish Class for Kids Th 3:05-3:50pm 5-9 $181 Lango Room 1 18732 Basketball Th 4-4:50pm 8-11 $163 Lewis Usher Ball Court Need information ... Spring Enrichment Program SPRING sESSION: March 29 - June 4, 2010 9-week session Looking for detailed class descriptions? See the Enrichment Program Descriptions- Spring Session, pages 12-16 Park School Course Day Time Age Fee Instructor Location 18610 Total Golf M 3-4pm 5-11 $172 Total Golf Playground 18620 Clay Hand Building M 3-3:45pm 6-11 $113 Gwen Perin Art Rm 18601 Story to Stage w/MTC M 3-4pm 6-11 $161 Marin Theater Company Stage 18602 Supervised Play M,Tu,Th,F 2:50-4pm 6-11 $155 TBA TBA Playground 18615 Tennis M 3-4pm 7-10 $129 Chris Reiff Meet@EDS/Boyle 18612 Fun w/ FIMO Clay M 3-4pm 8-11 $121 Tami Kelly Rm 3 18611 After School Hoops Tu 1:30-2:30pm 5-6 $91 One on One Basketball Ball Court 18613 Chess Tu 3-4pm 5-9 $109 Tondi Erickson Rm 8 18616 Spinner’s Gymnastics Tu 3-4pm 5-11 $181 Spinners Gymnastics Multi. 18614 After School Hoops Tu 3-4pm 6-11 $91 One on One Basketball Ball Court 18603 Digital Filmmaking Tu 3-4pm 6-11 $145 Freshi Films Staff Rm 18813 Lacrosse K-5th W 1:50-2:50pm 4-11 $181 All West Lacrosse Ball Court 18630 Yoga 4 Kids W 2-3pm 5-9 $136 Tammie Winter Rm 17 18609 Singers Marin W 2-3pm 6-8 $163 SingersMarin Rm 4 18617 Bead Creations W 2-3:30pm 6-11 $208 Latifa Tabachnick Rm 13 18608 Supervised Play W 1:50-4pm 6-11 $56 TBA TBA Playground 18605 Let’s Speak Spanish Th 3-4pm 6-11 $154 Monica Lopez Rm 7 18606 Semi-Private Spanish Int. Th 4:15-5pm 6-11 $271 Monica Lopez Rm 7 18629 Tae Kwon Do Th 3-3:45pm 6-11 $118 Patrick Siu Multi. 18621 Wheel Ceramics Th 3-3:30pm 6-11 $127 Gwen Perin Art Rm 18622 Wheel Ceramics Th 3:30-4pm 6-11 $127 Gwen Perin Art Rm 18623 Wheel Ceramics Th 4-4:30pm 6-11 $127 Gwen Perin Art Rm 18627 Group Guitar Th 3-3:45pm 7-11 $181 Michael Price Rm 2 18624 Art for Kindies F 1:30-2:10pm 5-6 $127 Gwen Perin Art Rm 18604 Art for Kindies F 2:15-2:55pm 5-6 $127 Gwen Perin Art Rm 18626 Art/ Mixed Media F 3-3:45pm 6-11 $127 Gwen Perin Art Rm 18618 Flag Football F 3-4pm 6-11 $109 Jeremy Williams Ball Court Go to www.millvalleycenter.org Enrichment Program – Spring Crse# 9 Spring Enrichment Program SPRING sESSION: March 29 - June 4, 2010 9-week session Looking for detailed class descriptions? See the Enrichment Program Descriptions- Spring Session, pages 12-16 Strawberry Point School Enrichment Program – Spring Crse # 10 Course Day Time Age Fee Instructor Location 18587 Yoga 4 Kids M 2-3pm 5-6 $121 Tammie Winter Rm 21 18568 Cooking M 3:05-4:05pm 5-11 $123 Faye Amirpour Kitchen 18564 Private Piano M 4-4:30pm 5-11 $281 Stephen Shen Multi 18570 Private Piano M 4:30-5pm 5-11 $281 Stephen Shen Multi 18576 Private Piano M 5-5:30pm 5-11 $281 Stephen Shen Multi 18581 Private Piano M 5:30-6pm 5-11 $281 Stephen Shen Multi 18566 Yoga 4 Kids M 3:05-4:05pm 6-9 $121 Tammie Winter Rm 21 18595 Digital Filmmaking M 3:05-4:05pm 6-11 $129 Freshi Films Multi 18567 Mandarin M 3:05-4:05pm 6-11 $113 Jing Bi Staff Rm 18571 Spinner’s Gymnastics M 3:05-4:05pm 6-11 $161 Spinners Gymnastics Multi 18575 Supervised Play M,Tu,Th,F 2:50-4pm 6-11 $155 TBA TBA Ball Court 18563 1,2,3, Teach Me Spanish Tu 2-2:45pm 5-6 $136 Monica Lopez Staff Rm 18585 Kindies Take the Stage! Tu 2-3pm 5-6 $91 Celeste Melzer Stage 18580 Art/Mixed Media Tu 3:05-3:50pm 5-11 $127 Gwen Perin Art Rm 18583 Private Spanish Tu 4:15-4:45pm 5-11 $294 Monica Lopez Staff Rm 18591 Survivor Frog! Tu 3:05-4:05pm 5-11 $226 Tree Frog Treks Multi 18573 Total Golf Tu 3:05-4pm 5-11 $193 Total Golf Field 18594 Drama Tu 3:05-4:05pm 6-11 $91 Celeste Melzer Stage 18582 Lets Speak Spanish Tu 3:05-4:05pm 6-11 $154 Monica Lopez Staff Rm 18578 Private Piano W 3-3:30pm 5-11 $316 Stephen Shen Multi 18572 Private Piano W 3:30-4pm 5-11 $316 Stephen Shen Multi 18592 Private Piano W 4-4:30pm 5-11 $316 Stephen Shen Multi 18593 Private Piano W 4:30-5pm 5-11 $316 Stephen Shen Multi 18588 After School Hoops W 2:05-3:05pm 6-11 $91 One on One Basketball Ball Court 18577 Supervised Play Wed. W 1:50-4pm 6-11 $56 TBA Ball Court 18596 Printmaking for Kindies Th 2-3pm 5-6 $136 Marisol Pastor - Cabrera TBA 18589 Chess Th 3:05-4:05pm 5-11 $109 Tondi Erickson Staff Rm 18586 Drawing Th 3:05-4:05pm 6-11 $154 Genna Panzarella TBA 18590 Flag Football Th 3:05-4:05pm 6-11 $109 Jeremy Williams Field 18597 Printmaking Th 3:05-4:05pm 6-11 $136 Marisol Pastor - Cabrera TBA 18569 Jewelry Making - Kindies F 2-3pm 5-6 $226 Dragonfly Designs Art Rm 18579 Cartooning F 3:05-4:05pm 6-8 $136 Harry Simpson TBA 19129 Jewelry Making F 3:05-4:05pm 6-11 $226 Dragonfly Designs Art Rm Need information ... Spring Enrichment Program SPRING sESSION: March 29 - June 4, 2010 9-week session Looking for detailed class descriptions? See the Enrichment Program Descriptions- Spring Session, pages 12-16 Tam Valley School Crse # Spanish for Kindies Jewelry Making Digital Filmmaking Experimenting with Art Flag Football Sew Much Fun Kindies Soccer -Kindies Drawing Sew Much Fun Soccer Tae Kwon Do Basketball K-2nd Chess Drama Survivor Frog! Basketball 3rd-5th Pre-Engineering Sew Much Fun Kindies Private Piano Private Piano Private Piano Private Piano Private Piano Private Piano Spinner’s Gymnastics Total Golf Cooking Engineering FUNdamentals Its All About China Private Spanish Semi Private Spanish - Beg. Semi Private Spanish (Int.) Sew Much Fun Spanish 1- (1st-5th) Private Piano Private Piano Private Piano Private Piano Private Piano Private Piano Singer’s Marin Baseball : Batter Up! Day M M M M M Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu W W W W W Th Th Th Th Th Th Th Th Th Th Th Th Th Th Th Th Th Th F F F F F F F F Go to www.millvalleycenter.org Time 1:30-2:20pm 3-4pm 3-4pm 3-4pm 3-4pm 1:30-2:30pm 1:30-2:30pm 3-4pm 2:50-3:50pm 3-3:50pm 3-3:45pm 2-2:50pm 3-4pm 1:50-2:50pm 2-3pm 3-3:50pm 1:35-2:45pm 1:30-2:30pm 3-3:30pm 3:30-4pm 4-4:30pm 4:30-5pm 5-5:30pm 5:30-6pm 3-4pm 3-4pm 3-4pm 3-4:30pm 3-4pm 3:45-4:15pm 4:45-5:15pm 4:15-4:45pm 2:50-3:50pm 2:50-3:40pm 3-3:30pm 3:30-4pm 4-4:30pm 4:30-5pm 5-5:30pm 5:30-6pm 3-4pm 3-4pm Age 5-6 5-11 6-11 6-11 6-11 5-6 5-6 6-11 6-11 6-11 6-11 5-8 5-11 5-11 5-11 8-11 5-6 5-6 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 6-11 6-11 6-11 6-11 6-11 6-11 6-11 6-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 6-8 7-11 Fee $137 $201 $129 $121 $97 $136 $163 $137 $136 $163 $118 $163 $109 $91 $226 $163 $181 $136 $316 $316 $316 $316 $316 $316 $181 $193 $159 $195 $127 $294 $226 $226 $136 $154 $316 $316 $316 $316 $316 $316 $163 $109 Instructor Ana Bravo Dragonfly Designs Freshi Films Doodlebug Jeremy Williams Sally Palmer Lewis Usher Genna Panzarella Sally Palmer Lewis Usher Patrick Siu Lewis Usher Tondi Erickson Celeste Melzer Tree Frog Treks Lewis Usher Play Well Teknologies Sally Palmer Marin Music Conservatory Marin Music Conservatory Marin Music Conservatory Marin Music Conservatory Marin Music Conservatory Marin Music Conservatory Spinners Gymnastics Total Golf Faye Amirpour Play Well Teknologies Joe Locke Ana Bravo Ana Bravo Ana Bravo Sally Palmer Ana Bravo Marin Music Conservatory Marin Music Conservatory Marin Music Conservatory Marin Music Conservatory Marin Music Conservatory Marin Music Conservatory SingersMarin Jeremy Williams Location Rm 25 Multi Multi Rm 18 Field Rm 27 Field Library Rm 27 Field Multi Playground Rm 24 Multi Science Hallway Playground Stage Multi Music Rm Music Rm Music Rm Music Rm Music Rm Music Rm Multi Field Kitchen Stage Science Hallway Rm 26 Rm 26 Rm 26 Multi Rm 26 Music Rm Music Rm Music Rm Music Rm Music Rm Music Rm Multi Field Enrichment Program – Spring 18546 19128 18562 18559 18551 18541 18561 18552 18545 18522 18560 18553 18547 18555 18550 18554 18532 18540 18530 18537 18529 18526 18527 18528 18556 18549 18557 18531 18542 18544 18539 18543 18548 18538 18533 18534 18535 18536 18523 18524 18525 18558 Course Title 11 Enrichment Program Description ART PROGRAM Art for Kindies Instructor: Gwen Perin This class offers an opportunity for Kindergarten students to continue to explore art. Projects will include painting, clay and drawing. Students should bring their snacks. Gwen will pick-up Park Kindergarteners at their classrooms for 1:30 PM class and EDS for 2:15 PM class. Enrichment Program Description BEAD CREATIONS Instructor: Latifa Tabachnick Using seed beads in all the glorious colors of the rainbow, students will learn the traditional double zigzag stitch. (After the first project of a bracelet, the student can choose other projects including chokers, necklaces, anklets, pins, earrings and refrigerator magnets.) Building on the skills already learned returning students will go on to explore variations of Apache lace work, fanciful embellishments and fun new bead stitches. They will make fashion jewelry, pouches and other incredible creations. CARTOONING Instructor: Harry Simpson Learn to draw cartoons using simple geometric shapes and guided step-by-step instruction. Animals, backgrounds, Manga (Japanese comic and print cartoons), and more will come alive. Pencil, pen and watercolors will be used to create your own cartoons. We will also create 3D cartoons in clay. Clay hand-building Instructor: Gwen Perin This class offers an opportunity for students to hand build with clay and further develop their imagination and design skills. Children love to play with clay! DRAWING -Gennasart Instructor: Genna Panzarella Genna has designed classes for specific age levels that will expand on the student’s natural drawing skills. She will teach students how to break down their subject matter into simple shapes and then refine and embelish with extra details. The classes will begin with a structured lesson and then free the students to demonstrate what they have learned. Progress will be made to help the students improve their ability to see what is in front of them, what is in their imaginations, and interpret these images with improved drawing skills. Spring Enrichment Program - Supervised Play Spring Session, 3/29-6/15 This program is for 1st through 5th graders who would like to stay and play on the playground after school. The Supervised Play Program will be in a designated PLAY ZONE for participating students only. MVPR staff will only supervise children who are registered in the Supervised Play Program. Children must stay within the school rules of appropriate behavior. There is one registration fee for the M,T,Th,F session and a separate registration fee for Wed. early dismissal days. Students must sign in each time they participate. Indoor space and activities will be provided on rainy days. NO PROGRAM on school holidays. Supervised Play courses may be cancelled if the enrollment is under 5 students. EDNA MAGUIRE SCHOOL Instructor: MVPR Staff Day: M,T, TH, F Time: 2:50-4pm Grades: 1-5 Location: Playground Fee : $155 Course #: 18765 Day: Wed Time: 1:50-4pm Grades: 1-5 Fee: $56 Course #: 18766 PARK SCHOOL Instructor: MVPR Staff Day: M,T, TH, F Time: 2:50-4pm Location: Play Structure Fee: $155 Course #: 18602 Day: Wed Time: 1:50-4pm Fee: $56 Course #: 18608 OLD MILL SCHOOL Instructor: MVPR Staff Day: M,T, TH, F Time: 2:50-4:00pm Grades: 1-5 Location: Outside / Multi Fee: $155 Course #: 18742 Day: Wed Time: 1:50-4pm Grades: 1-5 Fee: $56 Course #: 18743 STRAWBERRY POINT SCHOOL Instructor: MVPR Staff Day: M,T, TH, F Time: 2:50-4pm Location: Outside / Multi Fee: $155 Course #: 18575 Day: Wed Time: 1:50-4pm Fee: $56 Course #: 18577 Grades: 1-5 Grades: 1-5 Grades: 1-5 Grades: 1-5 SUPERVISED PLAY - Please note that there are no drop-ins. 12 Need information ... Enrichment Program Description drawING Experimenting w/ Art Instructor: Doodlebug Staff In this class we will experiment with a wide variety of different media - learning some new techniques and combining a few to create unique artwork. We will work with, clay, mosaics, glass, paper, paint and even some textiles. Join us as we play with some really fun materials in some new and creative ways. FUN WITH FIMO Instructor: Tami Kelly Create with FIMO Clay. Come with your imagination and learn how to turn your ideas into colorful artwork, ready to be worn or displayed. You will be encouraged to use all kinds of simple and different tools and mediums while making jewelry, buttons, gifts and even happy whimsical little people and their pets, picture frames or flowers… it’s totally up to you. There is no limit to your creativity. I will guide you through the process of working with FIMO clay. In this class we will choose a “green” theme to build a community box, which will be displayed and reviewed at an art reception following the last class. SCULPTURE Instructor: Katie Mostert This class offers an opportunity for students to use a variety of materials such as clay, paper mache and recycled materials to build whatever they can dream up. Self expression and creativity are encouraged while developing design skills. Students will have the freedom to create whatever comes to mind and most of all, to have fun! WHEEL CERAMICS Instructor: Gwen Perin This class is designed for students that are confident about their pottery skills. There are 5-6 openings in each course to allow students opportunity on the ceramic wheels. After School Hoops® Instructor: One on One Basketball Staff This is a weekday afternoon basketball program for aspiring young players. The one hour instructional sessions combine fundamental skills instruction with organized team competition with the goal of providing an enjoyable and educational after school athletic event. Developing players benefit by improving their individual skills such as passing, dribbling, shooting, rebounding, and defending while, at the same time, learning how to work within the framework of a team. Boys and girls of all skill levels are encouraged to join. ALL ABOUT CHINA Instructor: Joe Locke & Staff Chinese language classes are offered for children taught by native instructors through games, songs and exercises. Basic writing and character recognition as well as Chinese culture, art and history will also be included in the program. Jewelry Making Baseball: Batter Up! Printmaking Basketball Instructor: Dragonfly Designs Staff Learn the art of jewelry making! This class will focus on your creative talents to make beautiful one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry. We use only the highest quality materials from Czech glass beads, fresh water pearls & findings. We work to complete one project to take home in each class You will have the opportunity to make earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings and ankle bracelets! Instructor: Marisol Pastor-Cabrera “ Printmaking for Kids” is a class specially designed for kids to learn basic concepts of printmaking . Through the experimentation with different techniques, textures, colors and composition, students will improve their creative skills and learn another field of Fine Arts. They will learn infinite possibilities to produce their own prints, and they will bring home a portfolio with unique and beautiful prints. All materials have been adapted to ensure kids safety. No sharp tools, no chemicals! No drawing skills required. Just bring your energy and desire to create! Go to www.millvalleycenter.org Instructor: Jeremy Williams Have fun and learn the rules of baseball while playing ball with your friends. The program will focus on playing all the positions and hitting situations. We will have home run derbys and base running drills. The class is taught by former Centralia College player and Tam High baseball coach Jeremy Williams. Kids need cleats, gloves, bats and hats. Enrichment Program Description Instructor: Richard Gelernter Richard is a professional artist and teacher. He returns to MVPR Enrichment from the Young Rembrandts program at Old Mill and Edna. He will be teaching his own syllabus this year which will include: drawing, painting, color study and perspective. This class will provide students real skills to express their creativity. New subject matter is introduced each week throughout the year ranging from animals, landscapes, still life and art history. Students will concentrate on skills of drawing and coloring. Students will develop fine and gross motor skills. This program enhances listening skills with a focus on staying on task, spatial organization, planning and patience. All new lessons every session. Instructor: Lewis Usher This class will provide practice in shooting, dribbling, passing and defensive skills through the use of fun drills and scrimmage games. This class is appropriate for all levels of experience. 13 Enrichment Program Description CHESS Enrichment Program Description Instructor: Tondi Erickson Learn to play and then excell in the ancient, exciting game of chess. Students will learn the movements of the pieces by playing fun games with each of them in turn. Then onto the full game including tackling check mates, tactics, (forks, pins, skewers, discovered attacks) and stategy. Chess develops critical thinking skills, concentration, and problem solving. Chess is the game of kings and queens and this class will teach manners and good sportsmanship to participants. COOKING Instructor: Faye Aminpour Faye returns to the Enrichment Program with a fun and exciting cooking course designed for little chefs. Students will learn how to prepare a variety of dishes as well as eat their creations too! All cooking will be age appropriate. Please inform the instructor of any food allergies with a note on the first day of class. Digital Filmmaking Instructor: Freshi Film Staff A hands-on, introduction to digital filmmaking. Students work in small groups to make a film and each student will experience all aspects of production. Under the guidance of professional filmmakers students will pitch, plan, shoot, edit, screen and score their movies. Students should bring a memory stick/flash drive on the last day of class to take copies of their work home. DRAMA PERFORMANCE Instructor: Celeste Melzer Each class will emphasize the techniques, games and performance of drama skills. Individual talents will be encouraged as well as cooperative efforts helping children work together in a supportive fashion. This class is designed to enhance creativity while building self-esteem and confidence in a fun and energetic format. FLAG FOOTBALL Instructor: Jeremy Williams Come on out and play the great game of flag football with Coach Jeremy. You will learn the rules of the game, positions, formations and teamwork. The players will run through basic drills and skills training and then play games. This great game teaches kids hand and eye coordination and footwork skills that will challenge their abilities. All jerseys, flags and balls will be supplied. GROUP GUITAR Instructor: Michael Price This fun class teaches basic guitar technique with an emphasis on how to play together as a group. Students learn how to read music notation as well as chord symbols. Fun songs with several parts allow students of various levels to play together rewardingly. Mr. Price provides a supportive learning environment in which students are encouraged to explore their individual creativity. Students develop valuable life skills while having fun playing music. Green Thumbs – Kids in the Garden Instructor: Rebecca Mullaney Budding gardeners will spend time getting acquainted with organic gardening practices, composting (with worms!), garden wildlife and learn how to grow their own food, flowers and herbs in the beautiful Mill Valley Children’s Garden at Edna Maguire. GYMNASTICS - SPINNER’S Instructor: Spinner’s Staff Students will stretch, roll, tumble, use a balance beam, bars and other gymnastics equipment designed especially for children. Spinners will provide a fun and exciting learning environment for students to develop strength, coordination, flexibility and conditioning. Students should wear appropriate attire for floor tumbling. Kindies Take the Stage! Instructor: Celeste Melzer This class is for all Kindergartners who have always wanted to act, but never knew where to begin? Learn the basics of creative drama, acting skills and stage presence. This class will culminate in a performance for family and friends. LET’S SPEAK SPANISH! Instructor: Monica Lopez Learning Spanish is Fun! You will learn the language through songs, games, Spanish vocabulary and conversation. This class if for beginning levels. Semi-private lessons will be offered. Ms. Lopez has formal training from the Berlitz School of language in SF. In addition she attended school in Madrid, Spain as a child. Private & Home School students are welcome to participate in the Enrichment Program. 14 Need information ... Enrichment Program Description 1*2*3 – TEACH ME SPANISH! Instructor: Monica Lopez Kindergarten students will have fun learning Spanish through music, games/movement, storytelling and Spanish vocabulary. This is an introductory to beginning class. We will also explore the culture via books, art, music and Holidays. Ms. Lopez is a seasoned local teacher that has a passion and enthusiasm of teaching Spanish. PRIVATE PIANO LESSONS Lango Spanish Class for Kids SEW MUCH FUN Mandarin Instructor: Jing Bi What language is the most used language in the world? Mandarin! Students will learn Mandarin with Jing Lao Shi through children’s songs, game and stories. She makes learning a new language fun and interesting. PRE-ENGINEERING, Kindergarten ENGINEERING, 1st-5th grade Instructor: Playwell Technologies Staff Create, Play & Learn. Build a town, city or star base with houses, buildings, pyramids, bridges, tunnels, towers, and more. Build motorized cars, trains, buses, and trucks; race them; crash them; repair them. Explore the many possibilities of LEGO® building systems while learning useful construction techniques. PRIVATE GUITAR or PIANO Instructor: Marin Music Conservatory/ Michael Price Michael Price has been teaching music to students of all ages since 1995. He is a professional musician and performs regularly throughout the greater Bay Area. He has a BA degree in music from UC Santa Cruz and has continued his studies at the graduate level. A patient and methodical teacher, Mr. Price provides a supportive learning environment in which students are encouraged to explore their individual creativity. Students will develop wonderful life skills while having fun at the piano or playing the guitar. Please note your preference of instrument on your registration form. PRIVATE PIANO LESSONS Instructor: Marin Music Conservatory Marin Music Conservatory offers 30-minute private piano lessons for beginners through advanced. The program introduces beginners to piano offering friendly, thorough instruction for all ages. The more advanced students are provided with a solid foundation in classical training. Lessons are tailored to each student. Conservatory staff are educated in music and are professional instructors. Go to www.millvalleycenter.org Instructor: Sally Palmer Hop into Spring by sewing bunnies, chicks, Easter eggs, lady bugs and lots of projects that show that summer is coming. Birds in nests, flowers and lizards all show that Mother Nature is bursting with activity. Learn embroidery and applique stitch and sew a variety of habitats and pillows that show off your talent. Boys enjoy this class as much as girls, so don’t be shy. New sewers and continuing sewers alike, are welcome to join this session that combines what we have learned into wonderful projects that become family keepsakes. SINGERS MARIN Instructor: Amber Pagan (Tam Valley) SingersMarin Staff, TBA (Park and Old Mill) Gain valuable musical and performance skills while learning wonderful songs of many traditions, including folk songs, new compositions, and popular standards. Selected singers, (by audition or instructor recommendation), will have the opportunity to perform with Singers Marin Youth Chorus in the Spring Concert. There will be additional fees for required wardrobe. Enrichment Program Description Instructor: Lango Staff Learn a new language, explore other cultures and make friends. Learn Spanish through music, movement based activities, tactile games, playacting and basic conversation. Workbook included in class price. Instructor: Stephen Shen Stephen is a graduate of the California State University and holds a BA and a Masters Degree in music. Stephen began his professional teaching career in China and has 24 years teaching experience including 10 years in China and 14 years in the Bay Area. Private lessons are 30 minutes. Register Now for SPRING CAMP April 12-16 at the M.V.C.C. N Swimming N Arts & Crafts N and Much More 15 Enrichment Program Description SOCCER Instructor: Lewis Usher Lewis offers this fun and exciting soccer program that develops skills, knowledge and aerobic conditioning. Students of all levels are welcome into this program. Enrichment Program Description SPANISH FOR CHILDREN Instructor: Ana Bravo Ana is a native of Chile and is very excited to continue in her 4th season of the Enrichment Program. Students will be introduced to the Latin Culture through songs, games and activities. Ana will use creativity and imagination to explore the Latin culture & Spanish language. This course is designed for the young students in K-5th grades. Intro and Beginning levels. Private (1 student) and semi-private (2-5 students) lessons are available in beginning through advanced levels. STORY TO STAGE with MTC Instructor: Marin Theater Company Staff In Marin Theatre Company’s exciting drama classes, 1st through 5th graders create and perform their own short plays. Students play theatre games, learn performance skills, and write a short play in the weekly afterschool classes, then perform on MTC’s Lieberman stage at the end of the session. Perfect for beginning and advanced students alike, these fun classes will build selfesteem, encourage teamwork, and inspire creativity. The instructors are professional teaching artists from Marin Theatre Company, Marin’s premiere theatre located right in Mill Valley. TAE KWON DO Instructor: West America Tae Kwon Do - Patrick Siu & Roger Carlin Students will be taught that Tae Kwon Do is about discipline, self confidence, and respect. They will work towards their yellow belt while learning coordination, balance and movement control. There is no sparring at this level. Continuing students will work toward their next belt while learning new forms and self-defense techniques. A Karate uniform is required for this class, and may be purchased at West American Tae Kwon Do. To move up to the next level, students may register for a testing course at West America for an additional fee. Testing will be offered at the end of each session. TENNIS Instructor: Chris Reiff This class will develop basic tennis skills through a variety of fun and active drills. Run, jump, stretch, and hit lots of tennis balls. All you need to bring is a light racquet and tennis shoes. Park school students meet at the EDS building and walk with the Instructor over to Boyle Park Tennis Courts. Tennis Pro Shop # 388-6523. 16 TREE FROG TREKS Survivor Frog! Instructor: Tree Frog Treks Staff Have you ever wondered how to make fire without matches, purify water, and build you own shelter? Or what you would do if you were stranded on a desert island? If so, then join Survivor Frog! We will learn to recognize and prepare edible plants, track and stalk wild animals, and make rope and baskets out of plants that grow in your neighborhood park. Each class will start with a team challenge that will prepare you to work together in difficult conditions. Become a Survivor Frog with the knowledgeable naturalists and amazing reptile and amphibian animal ambassadors from Tree Frog Treks, who won’t vote you off the island, but will instead help you gain survival skills, work as a team, and explore the nature all around us! TOTAL GOLF ADVENTURES Instructor: Sherman Leland, Director “Play Golf anywhere” with TGA & learn the great game of golf with TGA’s junior golf program. This unique class makes golf fun for beginner or experienced player. Participants work on all aspects of the golf swing, (chipping, full swing, putting, short irons, long irons and driving), rules and etiquette. TGA’s curriculum & equipment are designed to graduate our budding golfer through 5 improvement levels (Yellow, Orange, Red, Blue & Black) from beginner to skilled. Our goal is to make sure your child has a great time learning about the game of golf and preparing them for course play. Classes are divided into age & skill appropriate groups. YOGA BUGS Instructor: Jane Gould Yoga Bug classes are yoga classes tailor made for children. Through engaging their imaginations in yoga adventure they learn poses, breathing and relaxing techniques. Class also includes games, dancing and stories. Jane Pavis, founder of Yoga Bugs Mill Valley has been teaching kids in the City for five years. YOGA 4 kids Instructor: Tammie Winter Kids can benefit from creativity through a variety of yoga breathing, poses and self relaxing techniques in order to allow children a safe environment for self discovery. By storytelling, use of books, games and music, children are able to express themselves in a comfortable setting. Need information ... Have your Party at the Mill Valley Community Center Choose one of our many party packages and whoosh your party planning worries away! Parties include activities, entertainment and tons of fun as well as 2-hour room rental for your celebration.Prices vary by theme, but start as low as $225. Party Themes e e e e e e e e The Artist Within e Karate Kick-off Bling Fling, Jewelry Makinge Belly Dancing Dance Your Socks Off e Jumpee House Enchanted Characters e Amazing Magic Storytime with Puppets e Sports Play Big Splash Pool Party, see p. 74 for details Hands On Snakes Fur, Scales & Tales For details and fees please visit www.millvalleycenter.org and go to the Birthday Party link or call 415-383-1370 x 120. Go to www.millvalleycenter.org 17 JUMP Jump Up and Move into Preschool! “JUMP”courses are held at The Mill Valley Community Center: 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA 94941 For more information on the “JUMP” program call the Parks & Recreation office at 383-1370 Ext.105. No Class on April 12-16, May 31 JUMP Preschool Programs **Registration: Registration is open on a first come, first serve basis. Class size is limited, early registration is recommended. Tiddlywinks Enjoy learning and playing with your toddler/preschooler in this parent - participation class. Together we will sing songs, play games, read books and make arts and crafts. Your child will be in a fun and creative environment that is developmentally appropriate for young children. There will be many opportunities to learn, socialize and play. Instructor: Monica Fieber. 8 classes Age Day 18 mo-3 Th 18 mo-3 Th Dates 4/22-6/10 4/22-6/10 Time Fee 9-10:10am $124 10:30-11:40am $124 Course # 18499 18502 Location: Community Center, Forest Room Playschool Playschool is for children 3 - 5 years of age and is designed to introduce your child to their first experience in a structured environment providing an opportunity for sharing and playing with other children. Activities include indoor and outdoor play, arts and crafts, storytelling and music movement. Children will be introduced to colors, shapes, numbers and letters. Class will consists of circle time, playtime and learning time. Children enrolling in this program must be fully toilet trained, and able to participate in program without parents being in the classroom. Instructor: Michelle Zilberman. M & W 15 classes, F 8 classes Age 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 Day M&W M&W F F Dates 4/19-6/9 4/19-6/9 4/23-6/11 4/23-6/11 Time 9-10:45am 11am-12:45pm 9-10:45am 11am-12:45pm Location: Community Center, Forest Room Fee $250 $250 $134 $134 Course # 18500 18503 18501 18504 Mommie & Me Lango Spanish Your child will learn a Spanish, make developmental strides, explore other cultures and make friends. The curriculum is engaging, interactive and most importantly fun! They will acquire new vocabulary and grammar through music, movement-based activities, tactile games, play acting and basic conversation. Instructor: Lango Staff. 8 classes Age 18 mo-3 Day Dates Time Fee Sa 3/27-5/22 9:30-10:15am $161 Course # 18599 Location: Community Center, Manzanita Room No class on 4/17. A $35 material fee is due to the instructor the first day of class. Parent must accompany child to class. Pre School Lango Spanish Your child will learn a Spanish, make developmental strides, explore other cultures and make friends. The curriculum is engaging, interactive and most importantly fun! They will acquire new vocabulary and grammar through music, movement-based activities, tactile games, play acting and basic conversation. Instructor: Lango Staff. 8 classes Age 3-5 Day Dates Sa 3/27-5/22 Time 10:30-11:15am Fee $161 Course # 18600 Location: Community Center, Manzanita Room No class on 4/17. A $35 material fee is due to the instructor the first day of class. See page 30 for Summer JUMP Camps Camps fill quickly, so register early. 18 Need information ... JUMP Jump Up and Move into Preschool! Let’s Pretend Age 3-5 Day M Dates 4/5-5/17 Time Fee 3:30-4:30pm $61 Course # 18598 Mad Science - People Science Children discover all about the human body, especially the parts we cannot see like the skeleton and heart. Explore our amazing senses of taste, smell, hearing, sight and touch! We’ll digest how important healthy nutrition choices are to fuel our bodies! We’ll use hands on activities for all classes; for example how sensitive our finger tips can be or observing the powers of sight! Each day includes a fantastic take-home project based on the day’s class. Instructor: Mad Science of Mt. Diablo Staff. 6 classes Age 3.5-6 Day W Dates 3/24-5/5 Time 4-4:45pm Fee $90 Course # 19211 Location: Community Center, Kids Watch No class 4/14. Location: Community Center, Forest Room No class on 4/12 JUMP INDOOR PLAYDAY - DROP IN Come over to our place to play! The Community Center Cascade Room offers a safe and secure place for children to run and play indoors. All the mats will be out with push and pull toys, balls and obstacles to play on. Join the fun and excitement of this indoor play program. In order to maintain a clean and healthy play environment, please refrain from eating and drinking in the playroom. Snacks and drinks may be enjoyed in the lobby or outside. In consideration of others please refrain from bringing sick children to play. Parents and/or caregivers attend and are responsible for their children. Age Day Dates Time 1-5 Wed 9/9/09-6/9/10 9am-12pm $5 child or $7 family JUMP Preschool Program Preschoolers will re-enact stories from wonderful books like, Goodnight Moon, The Little Engine That Could, and other inspiring stories. First we will read the book and then we will create parts for each child and stage a little play using the best elements of the stories. This class will teach children to have fun with drama, while enhancing their creative spirit. There will be a performance on the last day of class. Instructor: Celeste Melzer. 6 classes Drop-In Fee Location: Cascade Room No registration necessary. Exact change appreciated. No Class: 11/11, 11/25, 12/23, 12/30, 2/17, 4/14. No class during Summer. Come & play out of the rain! Go to www.millvalleycenter.org 19 KINDERMUSIK Presented by: Baby Birds Music Kindermusik is a developmentally appropriate music and movement program designed to enhance your child’s total development by way of singing, dancing, instrument exploration and much more. In the “Village” baby class, we learn the benefits of baby massage, baby sign language, and baby exercise, and we dance to diverse songs, rock to soothing lullabies and sing songs to baby. “Our Time” classes for toddlers focuses on simple musical concepts such as fast/slow, high/low, and loud/soft, as we sing, dance and play a wide variety of musical instruments and use movement props, including drums, maracas, bells, bouncy balls, hoops, and scarves. For questions and more information visit www.BabyBirdsMusic.com or call Andrea at (707) 514-5420. Space is limited and classes fill quickly, so, register early with the Mill Valley Community Center! Students are still very welcome to enroll mid-session and pay a prorated fee if space is available. Instructor: Andrea Belanger. Youth Programs Days & Dates: Mondays, 2/1 - 5/31, 16 classes Thursdays, 2/4 - 6/3, 16 classes Saturdays, 2/6 - 6/19, 16 Classes (No class: Mon. 2/15, 4/12. Thurs. 2/18, 4/15. Sat. 3/27, 4/3, 5/29, 6/5. You may join mid session if space is available. Fee will be prorated. Location: Mt. View Room Village: Ages 0-16 months. Theme: Cick-A-Doodle Moo!/Dew Drops Day Time Fee Mon 11-11:45am $296* Thurs 11-11:45am $296* Sat 11-11:45am $296* * +$80 material fee paid to instructor on 1st day of class. Course # 18402 18404 18405 SUMMER KINDERMUSIK Peekaboo, I Love You! More than a curious story, Mother Goose games like peekaboo help your baby understand language. Uncover more ways to say “I love you” using bubbles, American Sign Language, and parent-baby dances. Connect with other newborns and families in the community and learn how music improves your child’s development process. Busy Days! Set your baby’s day to classical music. With a little more Tchaikovsky in your “Twinkle, Twinkle” repertoire you’ll discover new ways your baby benefits from the classics as you both develop an appreciation for the world’s most respected music. Each lesson features new activities and songs you can sing for all the places you go together—the store, the playground, the doctor, and more. Creatures in My Backyard Give your child something to sing about in her own backyard. Be the flower from the “seed’s perspective.” Run and jump in rain puddles made from hula hoops. Shoo real flies and sing “Shoo Fly. “Zoo Train!” Toddlers and trains make a natural match-always on the move. Tag along this summer with a traveling zoo train. Bring your own stuffed animals for the petting zoo. Wear long white socks on your hands for polar bear paws and learn about real animals in the zoo. Sing songs for clapping time, and use music to help toddlers regulate emotions. 20 Our Time: Ages 16 months-3 years Theme: Away We Go Day Time Fee Mon 10-10:45am $296* Thurs 10-10:45am $296* Sat 10-10:45am $296* * +$60 material fee paid to instructor on 1st day of class. “Village” - Newborn to 16 months DAY: Mondays, 11-11:45am DATES/THEME I: 6/14-7/12, 5 classes “Oh What Busy Days” LOCATION: Manzanita Room Course # 18403 18406 18407 COURSE #: 19336 II: 7/26-8/30, no class 8/16, 5 classes 19337 “Peek-A-Boo, I Love You” LOCATION: Manzanita Room FEE: $101/5 classes, +$41 material fee paid to instructor on 1st day of class. “Our Time” - 16 months to 3 years DAY: Mondays, 10-10:45am DATES/THEME I: 6/14-7/12, 5 classes “Zoo Train” LOCATION: Manzanita Room COURSE #: 19338 II: 7/26-8/30, no class 8/16, 5 classes 19339 “Creatures in My Backyard” LOCATION: Manzanita Room FEE: $101/5 classes, +$41 material fee paid to instructor on 1st day of class. Need information ... Aikido for Kids This gentle and fun class emphasizes coordination development, mental focus and internal calmness. Instructor: Al Loren. Spring: 11 classes. Summer: 6 classes Age 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 Day M W M W Dates 3/15-6/7 3/17-6/2 6/21-7/26 6/23-7/28 Time 2:30-3pm 2:30-3pm 2:30-3pm 2:30-3pm Fee $133 $133 $73 $73 Course # 19257 19258 19105 19106 Location: Community Center, Cascade Room No class 4/12, 4/14, 5/31 Karate for Kids Children learn a self-defense awareness. This class concentrates on flexibility, balance, reflexes and character. Both girls and boys are encouraged to participate in this fun and challenging program. Instructor: Al Loren. Spring 11 classes. Summer: 6 classes Day M W M W Dates 3/15-6/7 3/17-6/2 6/21-7/26 6/23-7/28 Time 3:15-4pm 3:15-4pm 3:15-4pm 3:15-4pm Fee $133 $133 $73 $73 Course # 19259 19260 19107 19108 Location: Community Center, Cascade Room Karate for Kids II Students will be exposed to martial arts movements and techniques consisting of punching, kicking, blocking, mental concentration and physical strengthening. This is a non-competitive environment where character development and selfesteem are emphasized. Instructor: Al Loren. Spring 11 classes. Summer: 6 classes Age 9-12 9-12 Day M M Dates 3/15-6/7 6/21-7/26 Time Fee 4:15-5pm $133 4:15-5pm $73 Course # 19261 19109 Location: Community Center, Cascade Room A great introduction to rhythm and movement, this class will encourage creativity and confidence in the new dancer through games and theater exercises, as well as learning a short dance from a musical. Instructor: Ashley Terra. 6 classes Age 3-4 3-4 Day Th Th Dates 3/25-5/6 6/24-7/29 Time 3-3:30pm 3-3:30pm Fee $69 $69 Course # 19368 19364 Location: Community Center, Dance/Fitness Room Theater Dance 2 This class is a fun and exciting combination of dance and theater for the dancer who has taken Pre-Ballet, encouraging creativity through movement games, dancing, music and exercises designed to foster coordination and flexibility. During the class a short dance from a musical will be learned. Instructor: Ashley Terra. 6 classes Age 4-6 4-6 Day Th Th Dates 3/25-5/6 6/24-7/29 Time 3:45-4:30pm 3:45-4:30pm Fee $69 $69 Course # 19369 19365 Location: Community Center, Dance/Fitness Room Tap Dance Have fun while learning the basic tap steps. This class uses great music to teach children rhythm and small tap routines. Come join the excitement of learning tap in a positive learning environment. Don’t forget your tap shoes! Instructor: Lucy Simon. 11 classes Youth Programs Age 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 Theater Dance 1 Beginning Tap Dance (3, 4 & 5 years) Age 3-5 Day Tu Dates 3/16-6/1 Time 3-3:30pm Fee $125 Course # 19262 Time 3:30-4pm Fee $125 Course # 19263 Tap Dance I (5 - 7 years) Age 5-7 Day Tu Dates 3/16-6/1 Tap Dance II (7-12 years) Age 7-12 Day Tu Dates 3/16-6/1 Time 4-4:30pm Fee $125 Course # 19264 Location: Community Center, Mountain View Room No class 4/13 Children at camp enjoyed learning Karate from Al Loren. Go to www.millvalleycenter.org 21 Note for Ballet Classes: To create an optimum learning environment parents and siblings are asked to wait outside of the ballet classroom. Each session there will be opportunities for families to observe their childs class. These dates will be the first week, fourth week, seventh week and last week of classes. Twinkle Toes Ballet Intro to Dance (3-4 year old) This is a movement and fantasy-based class preparing young dancers for ballet. The class focuses on introducing the basic ballet positions and steps in a manner that promotes a longterm love of dance. By incorporating imaginary games and fun props, the new dancers will find themselves in an entertaining and enjoyable learning atmosphere. Instructor: Mia Camera. 12 classes Age 3-4 Day M Dates 3/15-6/7 Time 3:30-4pm Fee $125 Course # 18956 Youth Programs Location: Community Center, Dance/Fitness Room Please wear leotard, tights, and ballet slippers, ballet skirts are optional. No class 4/12 & 5/31. Pre- Ballet Lively music and classical dance positions and steps introduce children to the art of ballet. Easy-to-follow stretching and dancing will lead to turned-out legs and balancing positions. This class will emphasize fun and the imagination while exposing children to the discipline of a good ballet foundation. Instructor: Tues & Wed Bridget Bartholome, 11classes. Fri. Mia Camera, Spring:10 classes. Summer: 6 classes. Age 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 Day Tu W F F Tu Tu Dates 3/16-6/1 3/17-6/2 3/26-6/4 3/26-6/4 6/22-7/27 6/22-7/27 Time 3-3:30pm 2:30-3pm 3-3:30pm 3:35-4:05pm 3-3:30pm 3:35-4:05pm Fee $125 $125 $114 $114 $ 69 $ 69 Course # 18945 18946 18947 18948 19274 19278 Location: Community Center, Dance/Fitness Room Please wear ballet slippers and leotard to class. No class 4/13, 4/14, 4/16 Pre- Ballet Cont. Keep on dancing! There is more fun and dance awaiting you in Pre-Ballet Continuing. This class is for the student who has already taken Pre-Ballet but is not ready for Basic Ballet. Please wear ballet slippers and leotard to class. Instructor: Bridget Bartholome. Spring: 11 classes. Summer: 6 classes. Age 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 Day Tu W W W Dates 3/16-6/1 3/17-6/2 6/23-7/28 6/23-7/28 Time 3:35-4:05pm 3:05-3:35pm 2:30-3pm 3:05-3:35pm Fee $125 $125 $ 69 $ 69 Course # 18949 18950 19275 19279 Location: Community Center, Dance/Fitness Room Please wear ballet slippers and leotard to class. No class 4/13, 4/14. 22 This class is for the more experienced child. Although continuing to learn through fantasy and games, the child is further introduced to the dance atmosphere by incorporating barre and center work. They are able to learn the basics techniques and positions of ballet in a fun and friendly classroom environment. Instructor: Mia Camera. 11 classes Age 4-6 Day M Dates 3/15-6/7 Time 4-4:45pm Fee $125 Course # 18954 Location: Community Center, Dance/Fitness Room No class 4/12 & 5/31. Basic Ballet This ballet class welcomes new students and experienced beginners who will practice foot and leg articulation, as well as arm positions at the barre. This training will be extended into center combinations and end with practicing leaps and turns. Please wear leotard, tights, and ballet slippers, ballet skirts are optional. Instructor: Wed, Bridget Bartholome, 11 classes. Fri, Mia Camera. Spring: 10 classes. Tues. Mia Camera, Summer 6 classes. Age 5-7 5-7 5-7 Day W F Tu Dates 3/17-6/2 3/26-6/4 6/22-7/27 Time 3:40-4:25pm 4:10-4:55pm 4:10-4:50pm Fee $125 $125 $ 69 Course # 18951 18952 19276 Location: Community Center, Dance/Fitness Room Please wear leotard, tights, and ballet slippers, ballet skirts are optional. No class 4/14, 4/16. Continuing Ballet (7-11 years) This class is designed for the serious young ballet dancer who has experience with ballet and is now ready to pursue traditional barre and center work. We will focus on technique and alignment in addition to basic choreography. Instructor: Bridget Bartholome. Spring, 11 classes. Summer, 6 classes. Age 7-11 7-11 Day Tu W Dates 3/16-6/1 6/23-7/28 Time 4:10-5:05pm 3:40-4:25pm Fee $125 $ 69 Course # 18953 19277 Location: Community Center, Dance/Fitness Room Please wear ballet slippers and leotard to class. No class 4/13. Spring Ballet & Tap Recitals Thursday, May 27th Cascade Room Need information ... Gymnastics with Lucy Playnastics Children enjoy 30 minutes of jumping, romping and rolling with their adult companion and other children in their age group. The focus is on developing coordination through motor skills with a strong emphasis on socialization and group involvement. Katie uses balance beams, mats, bar, parachutes and more to help challenge your child’s natural desire to explore movement. She also teaches adults how to help their children properly use gymnastics equipment safely and effectively. Instructor: Katie Bartok. 11 classes Age 1-2 1-2 2-3 2-3 2-3 Day Th Th Th Th Th Dates 3/18-6/3 6/24-7/29 3/18-6/3 3/18-6/3 6/24-7/29 Time 10:45-11:15am 11-11:30am 11:15-11:45am 11:45am-12:15pm 11:30am-12:pm Fee $160 $ 88 $160 $160 $ 88 Course # 18970 19354 18971 18972 19356 Location: Community Center, Cascade Room No class 4/15. Tumbling & Gymnastics with Katie Age 3 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 Day Th Th Th Th Th Dates 3/18-6/3 3/18-6/3 6/24-7/29 6/24-7/29 6/24-7/29 Time 12:15-12:45pm 12:45-1:15pm 1-1:30pm 1:30-2:15pm 2:15-3pm Fee $160 $160 $ 88 $ 88 $ 88 Course # 18968 18969 19353 19355 19357 Location: Community Center, Cascade Room No class 4/15. Age 4-5 5-6 5-6 7-11 7-11 Day W W Th W Th Dates 3/17-6/2 3/17-6/2 3/18-6/3 3/17-6/2 3/18-6/3 Time 2-2:45pm 2:45-3:30pm 2:45-3:30pm 3:30-4:15pm 3:30-4:15pm Fee $122 $122 $122 $122 $122 Course # 18963 18964 18965 18966 18967 Location: Community Center, Cascade Room No class 4/14, 4/15. Improvisation for Youth Laughter Makes You Feel Good! In this class children and teenagers will experience their emotions in the moment as we play fun and spontaneous games. The goal of the class is to unleash the imagination. We encourage mistakes and laugh at our ability to move beyond failures with a positive attitude. We will work as a team to create stories, relationships, and characters. Children and teenagers love the freedom of creating their own script from memories of past experiences in their lives. They’ll always remember this exciting workshop because improvisation enhances and makes life more exciting and fun. Instructor: Sandra Davies. 10 classes Age 8-12 Day Tu Dates 3/23-6/1 Time 3:30-4:30pm Fee $195 Course # 19220 Location: Community Center, Forest Room No class 4/13. Youth Programs Young gymnasts will learn fundamental gymnastic positions and basic tumbling skills and techniques as they stretch, jump and roll. This is a great class to develop strength, balance, flexiblity and coordination as well as help improve the participants confidence, balance and muscle control. This class emphasizes social as well as physical development without parent participation. Instructor: Katie Bartok. 11 classes Gymnasts will work on floor exercises, advanced tumbling techniques, vaulting and balance beams and, in the process, will improve their confidence, balance and muscle control. Note: For student safety, please wear long hair tied back, no clothing with buttons, snaps, or rivets. Girls wear leotards. Instructor: Lucy Simon. 11 classes Private Piano This class offers one 30 minute private piano lessons for beginners through advanced. The program introduces beginners to piano offering friendly, thorough instruction for all ages. Lessons are tailored to each student. Instructor: Stephen Shen. 9 classes Tumbling with Lucy Young children will learn basic tumbling skills and techniques as they stretch, jump and roll. These very popular and exciting classes will help to increase coordination, balance and confidence. For student safety, please wear long hair tied back, no clothing with buttons, snaps, or rivets. Girls wear leotards. Instructor: Lucy Simon. 11 classes Age 3-4 3-4 Day W Th Dates 3/17-6/2 3/18-6/3 Time 1:30-2pm 2:15-2:45pm Fee $122 $122 Course # 18962 18961 Age 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 Day Th Th Th Th Dates 4/1-6/3 4/1-6/3 4/1-6/3 4/1-6/3 Time 4-4:30pm 4:30-5pm 5-5:30pm 5:30-6pm Fee $316 $316 $316 $316 Course # 18816 18817 18818 18819 Location: Community Center, Terrace Lounge No class 4/15. Location: Community Center, Cascade Room No class 4/14, 4/15. Go to www.millvalleycenter.org 23 Wheel Escape Bike Club Are you ready to roll? Join the bike club and have fun while learning bike safety, bike skills, minor bike repair, fitness and nutrition tips, as well as where the safe bike routes are around town. Young bikers will ride along side our Nationally Certified Cyclist and gain listening, coordination & bike safety skills that will last a lifetime. Club members stay active by playing bike games and exploring the bike paths in the area. For more information go to www.wheelescape.com. Instructor: Kathy Mcleod. 8 classes Age 7-11 Day F Dates 3/26-5/21 Time 3:30-5pm Fee $161 Course # 19256 Location: Community Center back patio Participants must bring own bike & helmet. No class 4/16. Youth Programs Little Kickers This class is the perfect opportunity for your little ones to burn off excess energy while learning how to play soccer! The basic elements of soccer are introduced as children learn to kick, dribble, pass, and handle the ball. Parent participation is encouraged. Instructor: Dave Fromer. 5 classes Age 3 4-5 Day Tu Tu Dates 4/20-5/18 4/20-5/18 Time Fee 9:30-10:15am $61 10:30-11:15am $61 Course # 19113 19114 Location: Hauke Park, Soccer Field Pee Wee Soccer Kids and parents are in for a good time together in this perennial favorite that has become a Mill Valley tradition. The basic elements of soccer are introduced as children learn to kick, dribble, pass, and control the ball. Parents are encouraged to participate while Lewis and David direct drills for families to practice together. Instructors: Lewis Usher & David Fromer. 5 classes Age 3 4 5-6 Day Sa Sa Sa Dates 4/24-5/22 4/24-5/22 4/24-5/22 Time 9:30-10:15am 10:30-11:15am 11:30am-12:30pm Fee $61 $61 $71 Course # 19110 19111 19112 Babysitting Course This babysitter completion class covers the fundamentals of childcare including starting your business; before the parents leave; play time; taming the tots; we shake rattles, not babies; handling telephone calls; when a stranger knocks; handwashing; water hazards; infant and child feeding; diapering procedures; infant sleep-time; providing emergency care, including CPR/ choking and First Aid. Participants receive a Babysitter’s Training Certificate. Instructor: CPR Etc. Staff. 1 class Age 12-16 12-16 12-16 Day Su Su Su Dates 4/25 5/23 6/27 Time 12-4pm 12-4pm 12-4pm Fee $64 $64 $64 Course # 19096 19097 19098 Location: Community Center, Forest Room Adventures with Toddlers If your child is too big for the backpack, but too small to hike far, join Lonnie on tot treks through beautiful outdoor habitats. We spend an hour or so hiking toddler style...stopping, looking and discovering nature’s treasures along the way. We find great out door spots for tots as we explore the ins and outs of grasslands, oak and bay woods, creeks and ponds. Along the way and during our picnic there is plenty of time to look for roly-polies, spittlebugs and the Red-tail hawk. These outings encourage first steps toward learning about nature while allowing your child to play and make new friends along the way. Different locations each outing, each month. Children - bring a picnic and one adult. Participants must pick up directions to trail heads at the Community Center front desk. Call the MIll Valley Parks and Recreation Department Offices at 383-1370 to have directions to the first hike mailed to you. Instructor: Lonnie Greenfield. 2 classes Age 18 mo-5 18 mo-5 18 mo-5 Day Tu Tu Tu Dates 4/6 & 4/20 5/4 & 5/18 6/15 & 6/29 Time 10am-12pm 10am-12pm 10am-12pm Fee $60 $60 $60 Course # 19212 19213 19216 Drop-in $37, Extra Guest Fee $21 Location: Please pick up hiking directions from the MVCC office. Location: Hauke Park ☛ SUMMER Register now for PROGRAMS See pages with blue tabs Lots of choices for Pre-K to Teens. 24 Need information ... Pied Piper Productions and Mill Valley Parks & Recreation present Pied Piper Productions and Mill Valley Parks & Recreations present Summer Theatre Camp 2010 For youth 8-18 years Spring Auditions 2010 6-15 year olds ALICE in BLUNDERLAND Directed by: Sharon Boucher Music by: Daniel Savio PLACEMENT AUDITIONS Feb. 4, 8 & 11, 2010 - 4-5:30pm Directed by: Sharon Boucher PLACEMENT AUDITIONS Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 2-5pm Mill Valley Community Center 180 Camino Alto Youth Programs Original Story and Music, Choreographed by Sharon Boucher. A Modern Day version of Alice in Wonderland. Mill Valley Golf Club House 267 Buena Vista Ave Attend one of the audition dates and be prepared to sing a short song of your choice (it could be Happy Birthday) and to read from the script provided. REHEARSALS: Days/Time: Mondays, 4-5:30pm & Thursdays, 4:30-6pm Rehearsal Dates*: 2/8-4/29 Tech Rehearsals: Week of 5/3-5/6 Rehearsal Location: M.V. Golf Clubhouse No Rehearsals: 2/15, 2/18, 4/12, 4/15 PERFORMANCES: Show Dates: Weekend of May 7th Performance Location: M.V. Golf Clubhouse Registration Fee: $276 Registration Course #: 18342 Go to www.millvalleycenter.org Be prepared to sing a short song of your choice (it could be Happy Birthday) and to read from the script provided. Audition fee (non refundable): $50 to be applied to registration. REHEARSALS: Days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Time: 10am-1pm Rehearsal Dates: 6/21-7/21 Rehearsal Location: M.V. Golf Clubhouse PERFORMANCES: Show Dates: 7/22-7/26 Show Location: Marin Civic Center Showcase Theatre Audition Fee: $50 (Non-Refundable) Audition Course #: 19309 Registration Fee: $481 (Total, audition fee + $431) Registration Course #: 19310 25 Spring Tennis Camp Three hours of instruction, games, conditioning exercises, and lots of fun. Children will learn stroke technique, hand-eye coordination, footwork, scoring and tennis etiquette. This is a fun active camp that promotes tennis as a game kids will enjoy for the rest of their lives. Activities will be informally grouped by age and ability. Refreshments will be provided. All participants will receive a Boyle Park Tennis t-shirt. Rain will cancel this camp. Drop-ins will be offered if minimum number of participants is met to run camp. Instructor: Chris Reiff. 5 classes Age 5-13 Day M-F Dates Time 4/12-4/16 9:30am-12:30pm Fee $151 Match Play Here we get to “play the game!” Players should possess basic tennis skills. Instructor: Chris Reiff & Staff Course # 18943 Location: Boyle Park, Tennis Courts Upper Drop-in: $35 per day. Must wear court shoes. JUNIOR LEAGUE Youth Programs PEE WEE TENNIS Ages: 9-11 & 12-14 This class is designed to introduce young students to a sport that can be a source of exercise and enjoyment throughout their lives. The program will build motor skills which enhance their future tennis skills. Students must bring tennis racquets and wear tennis shoes. Classes are ongoing throughout the spring. Instructor: Chris Reiff, Joe Kells & Staff Age 4-7 Day Sat Dates 10-11am Time Ongoing Fee $5 drop-in per class Location: Boyle Park Tennis Courts This is an opportunity for match play within a team format. Participants play singles and doubles matches against other Marin teams in the spirit of healthy competition. Matches are structured to pair players of equal ability. Team t-shirt provided. Days and times to be determined. Check with Chris at 388-6523 for more info. Dates: TBA Fee: TBA, Register in Spring Location: Boyle Park Tennis Courts Tennis Quick Start Match Play & Skills Class JUNIOR TOUR This is a wonderful program for kids who are 12 and under. It helps them develop essential physical skills before they reach adolescence and also fosters healthy and positive attitudes towards sports and competition. “Quick Start Tennis” offers a standardized progression of court size, racquet size and ball speed appropriate to the age, skill level and physical characteristics of the kids on court. Smaller courts, lighter and more manageable racquets and slower bouncing balls allow the kids to play right away and fall in love with this great sport for life. level For details on Quick Start Tennis visit: www.quickstarttennis.com. Instructor: Chris Reiff. 4 classes The Jr. Tour is a self scheduling round robin singles tournament. This is not an elimination tournament. Participants have 8 weeks to complete approximately 7 matches. Matches may be scheduled at any time. Groups will be divided by age and ability. T-shirt provided. Trophies will be awarded. Contact Chris at 388-6523 for information and entry form. Dates: TBA. Go to www.boyleparktennis.com Deadline: TBA Fee: $20 Location: Boyle Park Tennis Courts Age 5-9 9-12 5-9 9-12 5-9 9-12 Day W F W F W F Dates 3/17-4/7 3/19-4/9 4/21-5/12 4/23-5/14 5/19-6/9 5/21-6/11 Time 3:30-4:30pm 3:30-4:30pm 3:30-4:30pm 3:30-4:30pm 3:30-4:30pm 3:30-4:30pm Fee $60 $60 $75 $60 $60 $60 Location: Boyle Park, Tennis Courts Tennis shoes required. Loaner racquets are available. Course # 18918 18919 18920 18921 18924 18925 Ages: 9-14 BOYLE PARK DISCOVERY TOURNAMENT Ages: 12 & under and 14 & older A singles tournament for unranked juniors. Dates: TBA Call 388- 6523 for more information. For the most current tennis information, go to www.boyleparktennis.com 26 Need information ... Film Nights at Old Mill Park, 8:30pm The Mill Valley Parks and Recreation Department invites you and your entire family to enjoy a series of family oriented movies hosted by the non-profit organization Film Night. Everyone is welcome, so bring your family, friends and neighbors. Seating is casual and will be on a first come, first serve basis. It is suggested you bring blankets and/or low beach chairs. Please visit www.filmnight.org or call 415-453-4333 for dates and film information. FAMILY FUN NIGHT! Still only $5 per Family ONCE A MONTH • May – August Join the Aquatics staff each month for a fun night of wacky water games, splashing and sliding to a different theme. Only $5 per family!!! See page 73 for more information. Summer Special Programs Film Nights in the Park are sponsored by the City of Mill Valley Parks & Recreation Department. Donations are requested to help keep this popular event going in Mill Valley. May 8 - Water Safety Day, Free! May 21 - Summer Kick-Off Party, Free! June 5 - Neverland Bay July 2 - 4th of July Bash August 7 - Frog Prince Lagoon Go to www.millvalleycenter.org 27 Summer at a Glance camps•classes•workshops•events Summer At a Glance JUNE 8:45-12 GRADE/AGE (incoming) 3-5 yrs. BROCHURE PAGE # 30 9:30-4** K-6th graders 31 ACTIVITY DATES TIME JUMP Splash Camp 6/21-7/2 Camp Kaleidoscope 1 wk. sessions, 6/21-7/2* Mini-Hawk Camp 6/21-6/25 9-12 4-7 yrs. 39 Pre-Engineering Camp 6/28-7/2 12:30-3 5-6 yrs. 42 Eng. Fundamentals Camp 6/21-6/25 12:30-3 7-11 yrs. 42 Mad Science 6/28-7/2 9-12 6-11 yrs. 40 Take the Stage 6/21-6/25 9-12 6-11 yrs. 41 Tennis Camp 1 wk. sessions, 6/14-7/2** 9:30-12:30, 1-4, 9:30-4 5-13 yrs. 35 Baseball Camp 6/28-7/1 9-2 6-11 yrs. 36 Basketball Camp 6/21-6/25 9-3 or 9-12 7-13 yrs. 37 Theatre “FAME” 6/21-7/2 10-1 8-18 yrs. 25 Skate Park Tour Camp 6/28-7/2 10-4 5th-8th graders 45 Camp Road Warriors 6/21-6/25 9-4 5th-8th graders 45 C.I.T. Program 6/21-7/2 & 6/2 9-4 13-15 yrs. 46 Aquatics Academy 6/21-7/2 & 6/18 13-15 yrs. 86 Swim Lessons 6/21-7/1 Varies by level 6mos.-15yrs. 80,85 Kindermusik 6/14-8/30 Varies by age Newborn-3 yrs. 20 Karate & Aikido 6/21-7/26 Varies by age 3-12 yrs. 21 Ballet 6/21-7/26 Varies by age 3-11 yrs. 22 Gymnastics 6/24-7/29 Varies by age 1-3 23 Babysitting Course 6/27 12-4 12-16 yrs. 24 Friday Youth Trips 6/25 9:30-4 K-6th graders 34 Family Fun Night 6/5 6-8pm $5 per family 73 8:30pm Family, FREE! 27 9-1 7-12 39 Film Night Sky Hawks Soccer Camp 6/28-7/2 *1-day drop-in also available. **Extended Care available, 8-9:30am and 4-6pm. Everyone’s Invited! It’s a Party! Summer Kick-Off Party Friday, May 21st • 5:30-8:00pm at the Mill Valley Community Center 5:30-6:15pm – Special Entertainer 6:30-8pm – Swimming and Sliding at the Pool Food and Games Check out what is happening this summer: Lots of camps to choose from, meet the staff! 28 Need information ... J U LY ACTIVITY DATES TIME BROCHURE PAGE # 30 30 32 39 39 41 42 42 42 42 41 41 41 41 40 40 35 36 37 37 37 38 38 25 45 45 45 46 86 80,85 20 34 73 27 AU G U S T ACTIVITY DATES TIME Splash Camp 2 wk. sessions, 8/2-8/13* 9:30-4** GRADE/AGE (incoming) K-6th graders BROCHURE PAGE # 32 Mini-Hawk Camp 8/2-8/6 9-12 4-7 yrs. 39 Tennis Camp 1 wk. sessions, 8/2-8/27** 9:30-12:30, 1-4, 9:30-4 5-13 yrs. 35 Baseball Camp 8/9-8/12 9-2 6-11 yrs. 36 Little Swingers Golf 8/2-8/16 9-10:30 5-8 yrs. 38 Golf 8/2-8/16 9-11, 6-8 9-18 yrs. 38 Skate Park Tour Camp 8/2-8/6 10-4 5th-8th graders 45 C.I.T. Program 8/2-8/13 & 6/2 9-4 13-15 yrs. 46 Aquatics Academy 8/2-8/13 & 6/18 13-15 yrs. 86 Swim Lessons 8/2-8/12 Varies by level 6mos.-15yrs. 80,85 Kindermusik 7/26-8/30 Varies by age Newborn-3 yrs. 20 Friday Youth Trips 8/13 9:30-4 K-6th graders 34 Family Fun Night 8/7 6-8pm $5 per family 73 8:30pm Family, FREE! 27 Film Night Summer At a Glance JUMP Camp 7/12-7/16, 7/19-7/23 9-12 Little Van Goos Art Camp 7/5-7/9 9-10:30 Splash Camp 2 wk. sessions, 7/5-7/30* 9:30-4** Mini-Hawk Camp 7/12-7/16 9-12 SK8 Camp 7/12-7/14, 7/26-7/28 9:30-11 Art Camp w/ Gwen 7/12-7/23 9:30-11:30 Digital Filmmaking Camp 7/12-7/16 9-12 Game Design Camp 7/12-7/16 1-4 Stop Motion Commotion Camp 7/19-7/23 1-4 Eng. Fundamentals Camp 7/6-7/9 12:30-3 Tree Frog Treks Summer Camp 7/19-7/23 9-12 or 9-4 Baby Spielberg: Animation Camp 7/19-7/23 9-12 Camp Lango 7/26-730 9-12:30 or 9-3:30 Shutterbugs 7/26-7/30 9:30-11:30 Mad Science, My 1st Lab 7/6-7/9 9-12 Mad Science, Machines & Robots 7/12-7/16 9-12 Tennis Camp 1 wk. sessions, 7/6-7/30** 9:30-12:30, 1-4, 9:30-4 Baseball Camp 7/26-7/29 9-2 Basketball Camp 7/12-7/16 9-3 or 9-12 Flag Football Camp 7/19-7/23 9-3 or 9-12 Volleyball Camp 7/19-7/23 9-3 or 9-12 Little Swingers Golf 7/12-7/26 9-10:30 Golf 7/12-7/26 9-11, 6-8 Theatre “FAME” 6/21-7/2 10-1 Surf Camp 7/12-7/16 9-4 Skate Park Tour Camp 7/19-7/23 10-4 Camp Road Warriors 7/5-7/9, 7/26-7/30 9-4 C.I.T. Program 7/5-7/30 & 6/2 9-4 Aquatics Academy 7/5-7/30 & 6/18 Swim Lessons 7/5-7/29 Varies by level Kindermusik 7/26-8/30 Varies by age Friday Youth Trips 7/9, 7/30 9:30-4 Family Fun Night 7/2 6-8pm Film Night 8:30pm *1-day drop-in also available. **Extended Care available, 8-9:30am and 4-6pm. GRADE/AGE (incoming) 3-5 yrs. 3-5 yrs. K-6th graders 4-7 yrs. 5-8 yrs. 6-11 yrs. 8-12 yrs. 8-12 yrs. 8-12 yrs. 7-11 yrs. 4-10 yrs. 5-7 yrs. 5-10 yrs. 6-11 yrs. 3.5-5 yrs. 8-11 yrs. 5-13 yrs. 6-11 yrs. 7-13 yrs. 7-13 yrs. 7-13 yrs. 5-8 yrs. 9-18 yrs. 8-18 yrs. 10-14 yrs. 5th-8th graders 5th-8th graders 13-15 yrs. 13-15 yrs. 6mos.-15yrs. Newborn-3 yrs. K-6th graders $5 per family Family, FREE! *1-day drop-in also available. **Extended Care available, 8-9:30am and 4-6pm. Go to www.millvalleycenter.org 29 JUMP Jump Up and Move into Preschool! JUMP Camp & JUMP Splash Camp Ages 3-5 years located at the Community Center, Forest Room, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA 94941 Summer Special Programs JUMP Camp A specially designed 3-hour camp that meets for 1-week from 9am-Noon at the Mill Valley Community Center. Students will begin with a morning circle followed by arts and crafts, an introduction into different “Summer Camp” activities for the 3-5 year old child and a closing circle prior to pick-up. Class size is limited to keep this program comfortable and nurturing. There is no morning care or afternoon camp option for these young children. Register early- Only 16 students per Camp. Session Dates Time Age Fee Course # 7/12-7/16, 1 wk. 9am-12pm 3-5 $106 18492 7/19-7/23, 1 wk. 9am-12pm 3-5 $106 18493 Little Van Goos Art Camp Get ready to get messy! Using paint, chalk, markers and goo, little Van Goos will create a variety of fun art projects. This is a hands on camp where you will create fun and imaginative arts and craft projects every day. Instructor: Celeste Melzer. 5 classes Age 3-5 Day M-F Dates 7/5-7/9, 1 wk Time 9-10:30am Fee $76 Course # 18495 Location: Community Center, Forest Room Location: MVCC, Forest Room JUMP Splash Camp Jump into summer with Splash Jump Camp! Splash camp will provide age appropriate swimming lessons Monday-Thursday with the Aquatics Center trained staff. Students will be assigned instructors based on their ability level. Students arrive ready to swim and then change for the rest of camp. Jump Camp is filled with fun activities, playtime, story time, arts, crafts, movement and music components that encourage socialization and growth. Students will be introduced to new activities related to summertime and summer camp. As students play and learn they will develop gross motor skills, fine motor skills, and the building blocks for problem solving. Jump Camp offers a balance between playtime and structured activities providing children with the environment and opportunity for important growth. Register early - Space is limited!! 30 Session Dates Time Age Fee Course # Location 6/21-7/2, 2 wks. 8:45-12pm 3-5 $251 16584 MVCC, Forest Room Need information ... A camp with many pieces to create a colorful day. Especially for incoming Kindergarten – 6th graders Located at Mill Valley Community Center 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley Join us this summer for Camp Kaleidoscope! Mornings will be divided into three time blocks and after morning check-in it will be “campers choice”. Each time slot will include several fun activity choices. They choose what they want to do! Whether it’s joining a basketball coach outside, putting on their chef hats in the kitchen or getting creative in the art room, it’s up to them! There will be several new choices each week creating a Kaleidoscope of unique experiences. Early Registration, Before April 1: Regular Camp: $186 *Extended Camp: $201 In an effort to make our camps convenient for parents and fun for kids, you can register for one week at a time or just drop-in for the day. Camp begins at 9:30am, please don’t be late or you might miss out on something special. Camp ends at 4pm. Extended care is available 8am-9:30am and 4pm-6pm. Please watch our website, www.millvalleycenter. org, for camp updates and more detailed weekly schedules. Early Registration, After April 1: Regular Camp: $201 *Extended Camp: $246 Drop-In: Camp: $46 per day Extended Care: 8-9:30am - $6 morning 4-6pm - $6 evening Session Dates & Theme Time Early Fee Regular Fee Course # Friday Trip Location 6/21-6/25, 1 wk. Hollywood Hoopla 9:30am-4pm *8am-6pm $186 $201* $201 $246* 18474 18475 Local Movie Theatre 6/28-7/2, 1 wk Zoomunji 9:30am-4pm *8am-6pm $186 $201* $201 $246* 18476 18477 No trip. Special Entertainer Summer Camps In the afternoon, campers will be divided into two groups, entering K-1st graders and entering 2nd6th graders. After lunch and free play, campers will continue their day with a variety of favorite camp activities with their peers. Some special activities that will be included in each weeks schedule include Tuesday Ice Cream Days, Thursday Swim Days and Friday Trip or Special Entertainer Days. Please go to www.millvalleycenter.org to view and print the camp general information letter and emergency form. Plesae see camp cancellation policy on page 2. Go to www.millvalleycenter.org 31 Splash Camp for Incoming Kindergarten - 6th Graders at the Mill Valley Community Center Join us for this special two weeks of fun with water. Come to camp in your swimsuit and we’ll start the day (Mon. Thurs.) with a swim lesson. Then we will continue with arts & crafts, sports & games, cooking & more. Each day will also include plenty of water fun, such as slip n’ slide, water balloons, water relays, open swim and more. Summer Camps Campers will be divided into two separate groups by grade, K-1st graders & 2nd–6th graders. Each group will have their own daily schedule supervised by a camp director and counselors. Your child will be placed in a swim level appropriate to his or her age and skill level on the first day of camp. Each session will include an all-camp special event and special off-site trip. Splash Camp Travelin’ Through Time! July 5-16 Step into the Splash Camp time machine and be transported to a new dimension. You never know where you might land… So, be prepared to dawn your cowboy boots or slip into your space suit on any given day. Friday, July 9th will find us traveling to Cal Skate to rock n’ roll the afternoon away under the disco ball. Splash Camp Island Adventure! July 19-30 Just sit right back for this 10-day tour! Join your captain and his little buddy for a new adventure every day. Your days on the island will be filled with island arts & crafts, cooking, swimming in the M.V. lagoon (pool), and much more. This sessions bus adventure will find us enjoying a picnic and swimming at Morton’s Warm Springs in Kenwood, Friday, July 30th. Splash Camp Summer Spectacular! August 2-13 Splish Splash we’ll be havin’ a blast! All of the favorite things of summer will be packed into these two weeks of camp along with plenty of water oriented activities. We’ll wrap the session up with a trip to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Friday, August 13th. Session Dates Time Grade in Fall Fee Course # Trip K-1st $451 $521 18486 18487 Cal Skate 9:30am-4pm 8am-6pm 2nd-6th $451 $521 18488 18489 Cal Skate 7/19-7/30, 2 wks. 9:30am-4pm 8am-6pm K-1st $451 $521 18478 18479 Morton’s Warm Springs 7/19-7/30, 2 wks. 9:30am-4pm 8am-6pm 2nd – 6th $451 $521 18480 18481 Morton’s Warm Springs 8/2-8/13, 2 wks. 9:30am-4pm 8am-6pm K-1st $451 $521 18482 18483 Discovery Kingdom 8/2-8/13, 2 wks. 9:30am-4pm 8am-6pm 2nd-6th $451 $521 18484 18485 Discovery Kingdom 7/5-7/16, 2 wks. 9:30am-4pm 8am-6pm 7/5-7/16, 2 wks. Daily drop-ins are welcome, $46 per day (Drop-in not available on trip days, please pre-register for trips, see page 34), 9:30am-4pm, Extended Care 8am-6pm, $12 per day. The day will not include swim lesson. Please see camp cancellation policy on page 2. Splash Camp available for preschoolers, 3.5-6 year-olds. See page 29 for information. 32 Need information ... N O I T A M R O F N Camp I P M A C L A R E GEN oscope & Splash for Camp Kaleid REGISTRATION: Register now for your favorite weeks at camp! Just use the MVPR program registration form and fax-it, mail-it or drop-it off at the Community Center. You may also register online at MVPRGoPlay. org. If you can’t make it to camp for an entire week, but would like to attend for just one day, register onsite with the Camp Director. Drop-In attendance is on a space available basis. Pre-registration is required for Friday Trip Days. CAMP CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS/CREDITS: Patron requested refunds/credits must be requested no later than 7 days prior to the programs start date. No refunds/credits will be given if requested after the 7 day deadline. Please see page 2 of the Activities Guide to familiarize yourself with all refund policies. CAMP HOURS: Camp Kaleidoscope operates in one-week sessions, 9:30am-4pm with extended care available 8am-9:30am and 4pm-6pm. Splash Camp operates in two-week sessions, 9:30am-4pm with extended care available 8am-9:30am and 4pm-6pm. On Friday trip days hours will vary depending on trip. CAMP STAFF are selected for their enthusiasm and experience working with children. Our recreation leaders are college and high-school age students. Each staff member is certified in CPR and participates in several days of in-service training to learn how to lead the various activities in a safe and fun manner. In our camps we also utilize CIT’s (Counselors In Training) who are 13 to 15 year old volunteers. Each group of 8 to 15 campers (depending on age group) is supervised by one recreation leader with CIT’s assisting. Summer Camps CAMP LOCATIONS: Summer camps will take place at the Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto. BRING TO CAMP: Please make sure your child is dressed comfortably and safely, remember camp can be messy so play clothes are a necessity. Campers should come to camp dressed in layers, wearing a hat, sunscreen, and closed toe shoes (NO SANDALS or FLIP-FLOPS). They should also bring plenty of snacks, a healthy lunch and drink each day, also sun screen if required during the day. A parent letter will be available on the first day of camp detailing any special days and supplies/clothing needed for that day. Please label all belongings with your child’s name and phone number. Toys, valuables and electronics (IPODS, MP3’s,cell phones etc.) are discouraged and may be confiscated by program staff if they become problematic. The department is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please go to www.millvalleycenter.org to view and print the camp general information letter and emergency form. Bring emergency form to your first day of camp. My Camp Counselor, Bambi, was awesome! Go to www.millvalleycenter.org We had fun visiting the fire house. 33 Friday Trips Summer Camps Hop on the bus and join us for a Friday Adventure! Children entering Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to join Camp on their weekly Friday adventures. Campers will travel via chartered school bus and escorted by camp staff on their Friday quest for fun. The staff to camper ratio on trips is approximately 8 to 1. Campers should be dressed appropriately for the day, including sunscreen, and bring lunch and spending money. Campers are required to have a current emergency card on file and wear a camp shirt. Shirts are available for purchase prior to the trip for $8. Depart/Return Location Trip Date Trip Location Hours Fee Course # Fri. 6/25 Movies 9:30am-4pm $46 19341 We’ll head to a local theatre to enjoy Toy Story 3 with all of our friends. Fri. 7/9 Cal Skate 9:30am-4pm $46 19342 Skate the afternoon away under the MV Community Center disco ball and groove to the music. 180 Camino Alto Fri. 7/30 Morton’s Warm Springs 9:30am-5pm $46 19344 Swim, play games and explore this Sonoma County gem. MV Community Center 180 Camino Alto Fri. 8/13 Discovery Kingdom 9:30am-5:30pm $56 19345 Explore the park with your friends. Go on rides, see shows and have fun! MV Community Center 180 Camino Alto Trip Description MV Community Center 180 Camino Alto No trip 7/2. Please see special trip cancellation policy on page 2. 34 Need information ... TENNIS CAMP New 5-day Format! All day option available! Morning Tennis Camp Three hours of instruction, games, conditioning exercises, and lots of fun. Children will learn stroke technique, hand-eye coordination, footwork, scoring and tennis etiquette. This is a fun, active camp that promotes tennis as a game kids will enjoy for the rest of their lives. Activities are informally grouped by age and ability. Kids rotate through activities that include Quick Start Tennis, ball machine exercises, target serve and backboard. Refreshments will be provided. Early registration is recommended for this popular camp. All participants will receive a Boyle Park Tennis t-shirt. Must wear court shoes. Day M-F M-F M-F Tu-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F Dates 6/14-6/18 6/21-6/25 6/28-7/2 7/6-7/9 7/12-7/16 7/19-7/23 7/26-7/30 8/2-8/6 8/9-8/13 8/16-8/20 8/23-8/27 Time 9:30am-12:30pm 9:30am-12:30pm 9:30am-12:30pm 9:30am-12:30pm 9:30am-12:30pm 9:30am-12:30pm 9:30am-12:30pm 9:30am-12:30pm 9:30am-12:30pm 9:30am-12:30pm 9:30am-12:30pm Fee $151 $151 $151 $121 $151 $151 $151 $151 $151 $151 $151 Course # 19226 19228 19229 19230 19315 19232 19233 19234 19235 19236 19237 We will break for lunch after morning session. Kids should bring packed lunch. Afternoon activities will include some tennis mixed with games, other sports & fun activities in the park. This is an alternative to the Afternoon Tennis Camp as there will be less emphasis on tennis. Age 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 Day M-F M-F M-F Tu-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F Dates 6/14-6/18 6/21-6/25 6/28-7/2 7/6-7/9 7/12-7/16 7/19-7/23 7/26-7/30 8/2-8/6 8/9-8/13 8/16-8/20 8/23-8/27 Time 9:30am-4pm 9:30am-4pm 9:30am-4pm 9:30am-4pm 9:30am-4pm 9:30am-4pm 9:30am-4pm 9:30am-4pm 9:30am-4pm 9:30am-4pm 9:30am-4pm Fee $276 $276 $276 $221 $276 $276 $276 $276 $276 $276 $276 Course # 19311 19312 19313 19314 19315 19316 19317 19318 19319 19320 19321 Location: Boyle Park, Tennis Courts Upper Drop in: $65 per class. Must wear court shoes. Instructor: Chris Reiff & staff. 5 classes Location: Boyle Park, Tennis Courts Upper Drop-in: $35 per class. Must wear court shoes. Instructor: Chris Reiff & staff. 5 classes Sports Camps Age 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 Full day Tennis Camp Afternoon Tennis Camp This camp is perfect for late risers or for those morning students who can’t get enough. This camp will build skills working into match play. Campers will receive a Boyle Park Tennis t-shirt. Campers continuing from the morning should bring lunch. Must wear court shoes. Instructor: Chris Reiff. 5 classes Age 9-13 9-13 9-13 9-13 9-13 9-13 9-13 9-13 9-13 9-13 9-13 Day M-F M-F M-F Tu-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F Dates 6/14-6/18 6/21-6/25 6/28-7/2 7/6-7/9 7/12-7/16 7/19-7/23 7/26-7/30 8/2-8/6 8/9-8/13 8/16-8/20 8/23-8/27 Time 1-4pm 1-4pm 1-4pm 1-4pm 1-4pm 1-4pm 1-4pm 1-4pm 1-4pm 1-4pm 1-4pm Location: Boyle Park, Tennis Courts Upper Drop-in: $35 per class. Must wear court shoes. Go to www.millvalleycenter.org Fee $151 $151 $151 $121 $151 $151 $151 $151 $151 $151 $151 Course # 19227 19238 19239 19240 19241 19242 19243 19244 19245 19246 19247 summer JUNIOR TOUR Ages: 9-14 The Jr. Tour is a self scheduling round robin singles tournament. This is not an elimination tournament. Participants have 8 weeks to complete approximately 7 matches. Matches may be scheduled at any time. Groups will be divided by age and ability. T-shirt provided. Trophies will be awarded. Contact Chris at 388-6523 for information and entry form. Dates: TBA. Go to www.boyleparktennis.com Deadline: TBA Fee: $20 Location: Boyle Park Tennis Courts 35 Sportstime SUMMER BASEBALL CAMP All Skills ages 6-11 & Advanced Skills ages 8-12 The Sportstime Baseball Academy and the Mill Valley Parks and Recreation Department are again offering their popular Summer Baseball Camps at Boyle Park. The All-Skills Camps, are designed for boys and girls ages 6-11 who want the opportunity to learn and play “real” baseball in a fun, safe and relaxed setting! Players will participate in a variety of drills, receive individual instruction and play “live” ball games whenever possible. Participants should have some baseball playing experience. Players, are grouped according to ability, providing an efficient, fun, safe and challenging practice environment. Cool raffle prizes, logo t-shirt and giveaways await all participants. Sports Camps Sportstime’s ADVANCED Level Baseball Camp is designed for those players ages 8-12 who desire to make it to the “next level” of competition. We build on the fundamental skills that are taught in our regular all-skills camps and start to focus on the individual attention of the Intermediate/Advanced level player. Players will participate in a variety of advanced drills, game management and situational activities, individual skill training, conditioning, quickness and coordination work and “live” on field instructed games. Prior “regular all-skills” summer camp attendance is recommended but not mandatory. The 8-9 year old division is typically made up of Minors level ball players and the 10-12 year old division is typically made up of Majors level ball players. Our Professional staff consists of pro, college & high school level coaches, scouts and players who know how to teach kids the skills they need to get better! We offer a daily regimen of offensive and defensive skill stations stressing the importance and value of quality practice. CAMP ACTIVITIES & HIGHLIGHTS! • 8:1 player-to-coach teaching ratio...with lots of individual instruction! • Over 25 dynamic drills...plus games, & fun skill activities! • Daily afternoon “live instructional” ballgames! • Free T-shirt, raffle prizes, giveaways! • Drawings & awards for MLB autographs, b.b. cards, apparel & equipment! • Written evaluation & post-camp take home improvement plan! • Famous Olympic style baseball skill competitions! • Special camp pizza party on last day! • Clinics & autograph sessions with pro’s & scouts (when schedule allows). (Visit www.sportstime.com for complete camp details including “Camp Highlight” Video.) All Skills Camp Age Day Dates 6-11 M-Th 6/28-7/1 6-11 M-Th 7/26-7/29 Advanced Level Camp 8-12 M-Th 8/9-8/12 Time 9am-2pm 9am-2pm Fee $280 $280 Course # 18464 18465 9am-2pm $280 18466 Location: Boyle Park Baseball Diamonds Baseball camp medical history form and wlecome letter listing equipment to bring to camp must be picked up at the Community Center front desk or downloaded from www.millvalleycenter.org. Completed medical history forms must be turned in to coaches at time of checkin first day of camp. 36 Need information ... The University of Sports and Mill Valley Parks & Recreation are teaming up to offer several great camps this summer. All camps have full-day and half-day options. About University of Sports Coaches: Over the years we have maintained the highest quality coaching staffs. Our camp staff consists of some of Marin and Sonoma County’s finest college and high school coaches. Our entire staff takes pride in teaching the fundamentals of each sport while creating an atmosphere that is both positive and fun. Basketball Camp Hoop It Up! 7-13 7-13 M-F M-F 7/12-7/16 7/12-7/16 9am-12pm 9am-3pm $130 $180 Bump-Set-Spike! The camp is designed for all levels of players from novice to elite. During the five days of camp, players will benefit from fun drills, competition and instruction. Participants will receive quality coaching and training in volleyball fundamentals and tactics. The camp goal is to encourage enjoyment and success by providing a wholesome, enthusiastic, learning environment in which all campers may build, refine and test their volleyball skills. Camp is for players of all skill levels. Instructor: University of Sports Staff. Age 7-13 7-13 Day M-F M-F Dates 7/19-7/23 7/19-7/23 Time 9am-12pm 9am-3pm Fee $130 $180 Course # 19251 19250 Location: TBA Bring water bottle and snack, full-day campers bring a lunch too. 19255 19254 Location: TBA Bring water bottle and snack, full-day campers bring lunch. Flag Football Camp Sports Camps BASKETBALL CAMP Hoop It Up Ready to play some Hoops? Whether you are a beginner or advanced player, the drills taught at this camp will help you improve your game. Fun games, challenges and daily competition in a positive, challenging environment. Our staff prides themselves on teaching the fundamentals of basketball in a fun and enthusiastic manner. The camp goal is to encourage enjoyment and success by providing a fun, enthusiastic, learning environment in which all campers may build, refine and test their basketball skills. Instructor: University of Sports Staff. Age Day Dates Time Fee Course # 7-13 M-F 6/21-6/25 9am-12pm $130 19253 7-13 M-F 6/21-6/25 9am-3pm $180 19252 VolleyBall Camp Our non-contact, outdoor camp is ther perfect introduction to football. Emphasis will be on proper conditioning and warm-ups, footwork drills, agility, passing, receiving, and game strategies. Feel good sending your kids to a football camp that’s in a fun and safe environment with a motivating and positive coaching staff. These camps are offered in conjunction with NFL Youth Football. This is a great place for players to learn about football without worrying about the contact. Instructor: University of Sports Staff. Age 7-12 7-12 Day M-F M-F Dates 7/19-7/23 7/19-7/23 Time 9am-3pm 9am-12pm Fee $180 $130 Course # 19248 19249 Location: Friends Field (Middle School), South Field Bring water bottle and snack, full-day campers bring lunch. Register Early! Camps fill Quickly! Also...camps have minimum enrollment requirements. Your registration could make a difference. Register by mail, fax or come by and see us. Go to www.millvalleycenter.org 37 Lacrosse Camp Learn the fundamentals of Lacrosse, the fastest game on two feet! We make learning the fundamentals of lacrosse fun. No previous experience required. Lacrosse sticks will be available for rent from the Atherton Lacrosse staff or you can bring your own. Mouth guard is required (can be purchased for $2). Play is no-contact. For more information, please visit the Atherton Lacrosse website www.AthertonLacrosse.com or email us at AthertonLacrosse@Gmail.com. Instructor: Atherton Lacrosse. 5 classes Age 5-15 5-15 Day M-F M-F Dates 7/19-7/23 8/2-8/6 Time 9am-12pm 9am-12pm Fee $226 $226 Course # 19358 19155 Location: 7/19-2/23 Alto Field. 8/2-8/6 Friends Field. Bring snack & water bottle to camp. Little Swingers Golf Intermediate Junior Golf Sports Camps In this class we play special games to engage and develop a child’s awareness of golf. We provide a safe and fun environment to start kids off in golf. We use special safety balls and will provide equipment. Instructor: Will Karnofsky. 1 class Age 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 Day M M M M M M M M Dates 6/21 6/28 7/12 7/19 7/26 8/2 8/9 8/16 Time 9-10:30am 9-10:30am 9-10:30am 9-10:30am 9-10:30am 9-10:30am 9-10:30am 9-10:30am Fee $26 $26 $26 $26 $26 $26 $26 $26 Course # 19194 19195 19196 19197 19198 19199 19200 19201 Location: Golf Course, 1st Tee/Putting Green Special safety balls and equipment provided. Our coaches create a fun, enthusiastic and positive learning environment for the new student who wants to learn the basic skills of golf. Through their playing students can discover balance, aim and target-directed swinging. Instructor: Will Karnofsky. 1 class Day M M M M M M M Dates 6/21 6/28 7/12 7/26 8/2 8/9 8/16 Time 9-11am 9-11am 9-11am 9-11am 9-11am 9-11am 9-11am Location: Golf Course, 1st Tee/Putting Green Participants must bring their own clubs. 38 Age 9-13 9-13 9-13 9-13 9-13 9-13 9-13 9-13 Day M M M M M M M M Dates 6/21 6/28 7/12 7/19 7/26 8/2 8/9 8/16 Time 9-11am 9-11am 9-11am 9-11am 9-11am 9-11am 9-11am 9-11am Fee $31 $31 $31 $31 $31 $31 $31 $31 Course # 19186 19187 19188 19189 19190 19191 19192 19193 Location: Golf Course, 1st Tee/Putting Green Participants must bring their own clubs. Beginning Junior Golf Age 9-13 9-13 9-13 9-13 9-13 9-13 9-13 This class series is for experienced players with at least one year of playing on the golf course. Classes will be devoted to developing the creative aspects of golf shots, choosing specific targets and club selection. Attention to rules and etiquette will be included in each class. These classes will be on the golf course. Instructor: Will Karnofsky. 1 class High School Golf Playing Clinics These clinics are designed to enhance golfing skills for the competitive high school golfer. Shaping shots, golf management and short game development are included. Instructor: Will Karnofsky. 1 class Fee $31 $31 $31 $31 $31 $31 $31 Course # 19179 19180 19181 19182 19183 19184 19185 Age 14-18 14-18 14-18 14-18 14-18 14-18 14-18 Day M M M M M M M Dates 6/21 6/28 7/12 7/19 7/26 8/2 8/16 Time 6-8pm 6-8pm 6-8pm 6-8pm 6-8pm 6-8pm 6-8pm Fee $41 $41 $41 $41 $41 $41 $41 Course # 19202 19203 19204 19205 19206 19207 19209 Location: Golf Course, 1st Tee/Putting Green Paticipants must bring their own clubs Need information ... MINI-HAWK CAMP: SK8 Camp! 3 Sports in 1 Camp Instructors: Skyhawks Staff Ages: 4 - 6 years DAYS: Monday - Friday TIME: 9am-12pm LOCATION: Friends Field SESSIONS: I: 6/21-6/25 II: 7/12-7/16 III: 8/2-8/6 FEE: $135 COURSE #: 19285 19286 19287 Age 5-8 5-8 Day M-W M-W Dates 7/12-7/14 7/26-7/28 Time 9:30-11am 9:30-11am Fee $101 $101 Course # 19135 19136 Location: M V Skate Park Skateboard, helmet, knee & elbow pads are required. Wednesdays class will meet a McGinnes Skate Park Sports Camps Skyhawks and the Mill Valley Parks & Recreation Department are pleased to offer this special camp for boys and girls 4 to 6 years old. Mini-Hawk programs allow young children to explore soccer, baseball, and basketball in a day-program setting. There is no pressure -- just lots of fun while these young athletes participate in all three sports through unique Skyhawks games. Our MiniHawk coaching staff is trained to meet the specific needs of young children and is committed to helping them start off on the right foot as they venture into athletics. All participants receive a t-shirt and a merit award. The participant-to-coach ratio is approximately 12:1. Bring bottle of water and a snack. Come learn the basics of skateboarding or take your skills to the next level at this introductory three day skate camp. Staff from Proof Lab Skate Shop in Mill Valley will meet at the Mill Valley Skate Park for the first two days of camp & will meet at McInnes Skate Park in San Rafael on the third day of camp. Instructors will work with you at your level to make you a more confident & capable skater. Skateboard, helmet, knee & elbow pads are required. Instructor: Proof Lab. 3 classes Skyhawks Soccer Camp Developed over 30 years, this is the number one soccer camp for parents looking to introduce their children to the fundamentals of the world’s most popular sport. Using our progressional curriculum, your young athlete will gain the technical skills & sport knowledge required for their next step into soccer. All participants receive a t-shirt and a merit award. The participant-to-coach ratio is approximately 14:1. Participants should wear appropriate clothing, shin guards, and running shoes; bring a lunch and snack, a water bottle, and sunscreen. Instructor: Skyhawks Staff. 5 classes Age 7-12 Day M-F Dates 6/28-7/2 Time 9am-1pm Fee $145 Course # 19334 Location: Friends Field Participants should wear appropriate clothing, shin guards, and running shoes; bring a lunch and snack, a water bottle, and sunscreen. Go to www.millvalleycenter.org 39 SCIENCE CAMP Join Mad Science of Mt. Diablo and Mill Valley Parks & Recreation for three exciting camps. The Mission of Mad Science of Mt. Diablo is to spark the imagination and curiosity of children through fun, hands-on science programs that instill a clear understanding of what science is really about and how it affects the world around them. Mad Science makes learning fun! Children will learn how to explore, question and test their theories. Through unique experiments and dazzling demonstrations we hope to inspire young people to explore the world around them, and possibly pursue careers in technology, science or engineering. Specialty Camps My First Lab, Preschool* Become a junior Mad Scientist! This camp is a great introduction to science. Preschoolers explore their sense of sight, sound, smell, taste and touch. Children use a magnifying glass to discover the world of creepy crawly creatures. Explore the science of the sea and the fascinating creatures that live there. Campers become paleontologists by searching for fossils and participating in a mini dinosaur dig. Finally, take an exciting mission with Mad Science to explore the planets, moons and stars. Take-home projects included each day! Instructor: Mad Science of Mt. Diablo Staff. 4 classes Age 3.5-5 Day Tu-F Dates 7/6-7/9 Time 9am-12pm Fee $144 Course # 19297 Location: TBA Secret Agent Camp The Mad Science Secret Agent Camp is a fun journey into the world of detection, spy science, and forensics. Campers will examine the science behind the spy tools made famous by the world’s greatest spies! We will reconstruct activities using scientific methods and use the science of cryptology to send and decode secret messages. Kids will get a chance to see what can’t be seen by the naked eye and will follow in Sherlock’s steps to learn what tracks can tell us! Join the Mad Science Bureau of Investigations to help foil a burglary using state-of-the art security techniques! Instructor: Mad Science of Mt. Diablo Staff. 5 classes Age 6-11 Day M-F Dates 6/28-7/2 Time 9am-12pm Fee $180 Mad Machines & Robots Whether your child loves to build things or destroy them, this week of camp includes lots of both! The junior Mad Science engineers will design and build structures using simple tools and their imaginations. Kids will even construct a geodesic dome big enough for all the campers to sit inside! Then the machine madness starts . . . Children will discover how many different machines, simple & complex, we use in our daily lives. Campers will design simple machines using pulleys, wedges, screws and levers and have fun learning how catapults work…… then we move on to fun with the Mad Science robots! Each camper will build robots that you can keep, all the while learning the science of robotics. Fee includes $30 lab fee for take home robot. Instructor: Mad Science of Mt. Diablo Staff. 5 classes Age 8-11 Day M-F Dates 7/12-7/16 Time 9am-12pm Fee $210 Course # 19298 Location: TBA Course # 19131 Location: TBA 40 Need information ... Tree Frog Treks Summer Camp Art Camp w/ Gwen Come explore the wild side of Planet Earth with Tree Frog Treks, and get ready to get out and get dirty! Every day campers will hike outdoors, exploring nature to discover what’s in our own backyard. We’ll take along our binoculars and magnifying glasses, while searching for native wildlife like red tailed hawks, butterflies, pocket gophers & slithering salamanders! In our outdoor classroom, we will meet several of our rescued animal ambassadors like Ivan the Sulcata Tortoise, Gomex the Dwarf Ridge Tailed Monitor Lizard & Tickle the Gopher Snake! We will do hands-on science experiments, such as creating a working cable car, or building a model of the Golden Gate Bridge. Together we will create art projects, and learn new ways to save, preserve & maintain our home! Instructor: Tree Frog Treks. 5 classes Go on an artist’s journey to explore the world of art through clay, drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and various crafts such as tie dye, simple weaving and handmade paper.The camp is two weeks and two hours a day. Bring a snack! At the end of camp we will have an informal art show reception. Instructor: Gwen Perin. 10 classes Age 4-5 6-8 9-10 Day M-F M-F M-F Dates 7/19-7/23 7/19-7/23 7/19-7/23 Time 9am-12pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm Fee $300 $400 $400 Course # 19176 19177 19178 Baby Spielberg: Animation Camp An animation camp designed for young campers 5 - 7 yrs. Using action figures and legos, campers will learn how to make a character come to life and move. Together they will create and shoot a short film with lots of action and plenty of giggles. Students should bring memory stick/ flash drive the last day of camp to copy their work. Instructor: Freshi Films. 5 classes Age 5-7 Day M-F Dates 7/19-7/23 Time 9am-12pm Fee $190 Course # 19169 Location: TBA Camp Lango Lango is pleased to announce our week-long Spanish Day Camp for kids ages going into kindergarten through going into 4th grade. Dynamic, experienced native-speaking and Spanish bilingual teachers will lead kids through fun-filled, culturally-based lessons that take place indoors and out, including games, arts & crafts, music and lots of movement. Kids won’t believe they can have so much fun while learning a new language! Instructor: Lango. 5 classes Age 5-10 5-10 Day M-F M-F Dates 7/26-7/30 7/26-7/30 Time 9am-12:30pm 9am-3:30pm Fee $200 $360 Day M-F Dates 7/12-7/23 Time 9:30-11:30am Fee $171 Course # 19221 Location: TBA Bring a Snack to camp. At the end of camp we will have an informal art show reception. Shutterbugs! Explore the world through a third eye - a camera! Taking pictures is fun and learning how to take pictures takes practice. In this camp we will learn how to focus the camera and make our photos stand out. Campers will pick their favorite things to shoot and learn how to take great photos. There will be an exhibit and reception at the end of camp. Campers need to bring their own cameras or there will be disposable cameras available for purchase. Instructor: Celeste Melzer. 5 classes Age 6-11 Day M-F Dates 7/26-7/30 Time 9:30-11:30am Fee $151 Course # 19222 Location: TBA Bring your own camera or there will be disposalbe cameras available for purchase There will be an exhibit and reception at the end of camp. Take the Stage! Ever dream about being an actor or actress? Come to acting camp and learn skills through improvisational games, monologues and scene work. Show off at the final performance for family and friends on the last day of camp. Instructor: Celeste Melzer. 5 classes Age 6-11 Day M-F Dates 6/21-6/25 Time 9am-12pm Fee $151 Specialty Camps Location: TBA Age 6-11 Course # 19134 Location: TBA Course # 19224 19225 Location: TBA Go to www.millvalleycenter.org 41 Pre Engineering Game Design Camp Create, Play & Learn. Build a town, city or star base with houses, buildings, pyramids, bridges, tunnels, towers, and more. Build motorized cars, trains, buses, and truck; race them; crash them; repair them. Explore the many possibilities of LEGO building systems while learning useful construction techniques. Instructor: Play Well Teknologies. 5 classes Campers work in groups to develop, design, debug and distribute their own 2D games. Using special software, campers create their game without having to learn actual programming. They can also put their own music, video, animations and photos into their games with a simple click. Don’t just play games-play your own game! Campers should bring a memory stick/flash drive the last day of camp to take home copies of their work. Instructor: Freshi Films. 5 classes Age 5-6 Day M-F Dates 6/28-7/2 Time 12:30-3pm Fee $161 Course # 19133 Location: TBA Engineering FUNdamentals Specialty Camps Engineering FUNdamentals. Design and build motorized machines, catapults, pyramids, demolition derby cars, truss bridges, buildings, and other constructions. Explore concepts in physics, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, and architecture while playing with your favorite creations. Instructor: Play Well Teknologies. 5 classes Age 7-11 7-11 Day M-F Tu-F Dates 6/21-6/25 7/6-7/9 Time 12:30-3pm 12:30-3pm Age 8-12 Day M-F Dates 7/12-7/16 Time 1-4pm Fee $190 Course # 19156 Location: TBA Stop Motion Commotion Camp Campers work on a crew to create an animated film. With the guidance of professional filmmakers young campers decide how they will create their characters (construction cut outs, Lego figures, Action Figures,etc) to imagine, plan, shoot and edited their own films. Students should bring a memory stick/flash drive the last day of camp to take home a copy of thier work. Instructor: Freshi Films. 5 classes Fee $161 $141 Course # 19130 19132 Age 8-12 Day M-F Dates 7/19-7/23 Time 1-4pm Fee $190 Course # 19161 Location: TBA Location: TBA Digital Filmmaking Camp A hands-on Camp introducing campers to digital filmmaking. Campers work in small groups to make a film and each student will experience all aspects of production. Under the guidance of professional filmmakers, students will pitch, plan, shoot, edit, screen and score thieir movies. Campers should bring a memory stick/flash drive on the last day of camp to make copies of their work. Instructor: Freshi Films. 5 classes Age 8-12 Day M-F Dates 7/12-7/16 Time 9am-12pm Fee $190 Course # 19138 Location: TBA REGISTER EARLY! CAMPS FILL QUICKLY! Also...camps have minimum enrollment requirements. Your registration could make a difference. Register online, by fax, mail, or come by and see us. WATCH FOR THE FALL BROCHURE IN YOUR MAILBOX IN AUGUST 42 Need information ... E N O Z N E TE SPRING HOURS: through JUNE 16TH6pm nter e C y it n u m m o C y e l l a V l at the Mil 6th - 8th Grade Splishy/Splashy Spring Pool Blast! Come on over and beat the heat! We’re diving in coolin’ down at this pre-summer splash! We’ll be servin’ up sweet treats and smooth drinks. The slide will be open and we’ll have pool games, music and activities all night. Day F Dates 5/14 Time 7-9:30pm Fee $15 Course # 18509 6th - 8th Grade Friday Flicks @ the ZONE! Alright everyone it’s movie nite at the Zone We will be screening some classic Movies along with some new movies on the BIG SCREEN - but it’s not just any movie nite it’s actually a trivia competition! So show up with a partner take a couple notes, laugh, snack and win a prize! Sign up early! Day Th F F F Dates 3/18 4/23 5/21 6/4 Time 5:30-8pm 5:30-8pm 5:30-8pm 5:30-8pm Fee Free! Free! Free! Free! Course # 17933 18506 18507 18512 You’re Invited to the Teen Zones’ Open House Tuesday, June 1, 2010 5-7pm Sign up at the Open House & receive a 50% discount on your Teen Zone Membership. Go to www.millvalleycenter.org COMPUTERS POOL TABLE AIR HOCKEY PLAY STATION 2 X-BOX 360 Wii DAILY ACTIVITIES MOVIES COOKING SNACK BAR FITNESS Teen Zone Location: Community Center, Swimming Pool Area Mon, Tues, Thurs 2:455-5pm Wed 1:50-6pm; Fri 2:4 Sat, Sun CLOSED is CLOSED 6, 5/31. The Teen Zone of CLOSED: 3/19, 4/12-4/1 opens on the first day during the summer & re school Teen Zone Membership Pass Usage of the Zone requires an annual school year pass. The membership pass provides unlimited use of the Teen Zone along with discounts on Teen programs & excursions. Teens receive a membership ID card with the purchase of the pass. Passes cost $10 & can be purchased at any time during the school year. 43 Internet Driver’s Education for Teens The Mill Valley Community Center & All Good Education are now offering Internet Driver’s Education. This course is required by the California DMV for teens to receive a learner’s permit. Course includes parental involvement, in a fun, interactive & educational manner. Coursework can be completed at any time of day or night. DMV-accepted completion certificates are issued upon successful completion of the course. Course does not provide behind-the wheel instruction. Teen Zone There are NO refunds for these courses. Cost: $76 Internet Course Age: Dates: 14 – 18 March 14 – 18 April 14 – 18 May 14 – 18 June 14 – 18 July 14 – 18 August Fee: $76 $76 $76 $76 $76 $76 Course #: 17924 19266 19267 19268 19269 19270 Join the Mill Valley Junior Golf Club! Join the Club for $25, and play the course for only $2.00! Discount golf classes, free golf clinics and tournaments are all part of the program! For more information stop by the Mill Valley Golf Course Pro Shop, or call 388-9982. 44 6th - 8th Grade Flashlight Egg Hunt & Scavenger Hunt Sixth to eighth graders join us for an EGGCITING evening at the Teen Zone! The night will start with dinner and games. Then we will take out our flashlights and we’re off for the great hunt! If you find Golden Eggs you will receive special prize. But, wait, it’s not over yet!! Teams will compete in the Scavenger Hunt. Help your team win a prize!!! Registration deadline: March 19 Day F Dates 3/26 Time 7-9pm Course # 18510 Fee (TZ members) $15, Fee (Non TZ members) $19 Location: Community Center, Teen Zone 6th - 8th Grade Go - Kart Adventure! Got a lead foot? Then get ready to bring it out at Driven Raceway in Rohnert Park. We’ll be racing indoor go-karts!! Trip includes admission, transportation and chaperones. As an added bonus, we’ll be trying our hand at indoor golf. Bring spending money for the arcade and dinner. Registration deadline: April 2 Day F Dates 4/9 Time 5:30-10:30pm Course # 18508 Fee (TZ members) $55, Fee (Non TZ members) $60 Location: Community Center, TeenZone Girl Talk Hey Girls! Looking for a safe place to hang out and talk? To spend time with other girls who are having the same concerns and questions as you are? Join Girl Talk where we will explore things that stand in the way of You being You! Through writing, sharing, discussion, improv, and creative visualization you will have many opportunities for true self expression and empowerment! No topic is off limits and you as a group will decide on the issues and concerns you would like to address, whether it be boys, peer pressure, parents, school, your own hopes and dreams, and things that might be in the way---this is guarenteed to be a wild and fun ride-landing you with more confidence and clarity and supporting YOU being YOU-always! This group is led by Sophia Amargi, MFT who has work for many years with teens and their families for the county of Marin and in private practice. For more info about Sophia you can visit her at www.Amargitherapy.com. Instructor: Sophia Amargi. 8 classes Age 11-14 Day W Dates 3/17-5/12 Time 3-5pm Fee $126 Course # 19210 Location: Community Center, Tamalpais Room No class on 4/14. Lots of FUN classes available to Teens! See the Adult/Teen Section of this brochure. Need information ... Summer Skatepark Tour Camp Incoming 5th-8th Graders Age 10-14 10-14 10-14 Day M-F M-F M-F Dates 6/28-7/2 7/19-7/23 8/2-8/6 Time 10am-4pm 10am-4pm 10am-4pm Fee $300 $300 $300 ROAD Warriors Incoming 5th-8th Graders Nothing to do this summer? Sign up for these one week camps just for teens. Teens are guaranteed to have a blast! These camps have daily field trips from Sky High Adventures to Great America, swimming, movies and more... Spend time with friends & get out of the house this summer! Camp takes place Mon - Fri and meets at the Community Center at 9am. From there, we will travel to our destination and return to the Community Center by 4pm. A weekly camp itinerary will be given at time of registration. Space is limited! 5 classes Course # 18516 18517 18520 Session 1: Adventure Into Summer Age 10-14 Age 10-14 Incoming 5th - 8th graders Hang 10 & ride the waves as you surf the waters of Bolinas. Under the direction of instructors from 2 Mile Surf Shop in Bolinas, campers spend 5 hours over 5 days learning the basics of this exciting sport. You will be on your board at no time! Campers must know how to swim and will be provided with boards and wetsuits. Camp includes transportation,instruction, and a t-shirt. Sign up now for the best summer adventure! Space is limited. Instructor: 2 Mile Surf Shop Staff. 5 classes Day M-F Dates 7/12-7/16 Time 9am-4pm Go to www.millvalleycenter.org Fee $500 Dates 6/21-6/25 Time 9am-4pm Fee $350 Course # 18513 Session 2 : Best Week Ever! Surf Camp Age 10-14 Day M-F Course # 18515 Day M-F Dates 7/5-7/9 Time 9am-4pm Fee Course # $350 18514 Teen Summer Camps Grab your skateboards & equipment & join us for a week long skateboarding adventure! Travel to the best skate parks across the Bay Area. We have partnered with Proof Lab Skate Shop of Mill Valley to create an action packed week of skateboarding. Conquer new skating terrain by visiting one or two different parks each day. Make friends with other skaters & learn new tricks & techniques from an experienced Proof Lab Skater! Camp is open to all abilities, but some basic skateboarding skills are recommended. Skateboard, helmet, knee & elbow pads are required! A camp itinerary will be given at the time of registration. Space is limited! Instructor: Proof Lab. 5 classes Camp Session 3: Extreme Adventures! Don’t miss the fun and intesity of this one week camp! We’re off to I-Fly Indoor Sky Diving, Water World, Indoor Go-Kart racing, Laser Tag and Indoor Rock Climbing. 5 classes Age 10-14 Day M-F Dates 7/26-7/30 Time 9am-4pm Fee $425 Course # 18518 45 SUMMER JOBS DAY CAMP COUNSELORS Ages: 16 and up Teen Summer Camps Summer jobs are available for persons who enjoy, and have experience (paid or volunteer) working with children. Recreation leaders provide leadership and supervision for children 5 to 12 years old at day camp, playgrounds and field trip activities. This position offers 20 to 40 hours of work per week and runs from June 21st to August 13th, with mandatory in-service training June 5, 11, 12, 18 & 19. Pay depends on experience. Full-time and part-time positions are available. Interested persons can pick up applications at the Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto, or call 383-1370. Applications will be accepted until available positions are filled. Aquatics Academy Now, teens ages 13-15 can join our Aquatics staff in learning valuable skills as our resident Jr. Lifeguards and Swim Aides. See page 86 for details. Mill Valley Skate Park Sycamore Ave/East end of the Middle School Parking lot. General Skate Park Information 6 Dawn to dusk 6 The park is not supervised. 6 Skateboarding is a hazardous recreational activity (CA Gov. Code 831.7). 6 The park is designed for skate boarding, Inline skates, scooters, roller skates or bicycles (limited bicycle times, as posted). 6 Glass containers, alcohol, and tobacco products prohibited at all times 6A ll park users are required to wear helmets, knee, pads and elbow pads. Any person failing to wear safety gear is subject to citation, removal or confiscation of their skating equipment (M.V.M.C. 836.038) 46 C.I.T.’s - Counselors In Training Ages: 13 to 15 For students 13 to 15 years of age, we are offering an opportunity to participate in our camps by providing a Counselor In Training program. CITs get work experience by assisting camp staff in the supervision of campers, with set-up and clean-up of activities, and share in the excitement and enthusiasm of the camp program. CITs attend all field trips and receive a CIT shirt. All CITs are required to commit to a minimum of two consecutive weeks, fill out an application, attend an interview, and a mandatory training workshop Wednesday, June 2nd, 3:30-6pm and pay a $70 registration fee. Participants need to be committed to the program and available every day of the session. Space in each session is limited. Due to the high demand for this program, participants may only register for one session. Registrations for all sessions must be received by Friday, May 21. Age 13-15 13-15 13-15 13-15 Day M-F M-F M-F M-F Dates 6/21-7/2 7/5-7/16 7/19-7/30 8/2-8/13 Time 9:30am-4pm 9:30am-4pm 9:30am-4pm 9:30am-4pm Fee $70 $70 $70 $70 Course # 19115 19116 19117 19118 MANDATORY Training Day is Wed June 2rd, 3:30-6pm. Participant may only register for 1 session. FEE is NONREFUNBABLE after 6/2. Location: All camps take place at the Mill Valley Community Center. Need information ... Watercolor, Pen & Ink Journaling Capture your travels and every day living using pen and ink and watercolor in your own personal journals. This is a wonderful way to explore sketching, writing and using watercolors. It is a perfect class for beginners and those more experienced artists will find journaling a wonderful adventure. We will start with just a basic watercolor travel palette, a pen, a pencil, an eraser, a brush and a journal. Please do NOT come to the workshop expecting to learn to be an artist or a flawless writer. You will hopefully learn some ideas and a few basics about watercolor, sketching and writing. Think JOY, FUN and FREEDOM! My hope is that you will leave at the end of the classes encouraged and motivated to continue journaling for years to come. Instructor: Elizabeth Merriman. Age 15+ Day Sa Dates 4/24 Time 10am-3pm Fee $51 Course # 19299 Location: Community Center, Terrace Lounge There will be a class list of supplies, a course description and a bibliography for each student before the class. Supply cost for each student will be no more than $25.00 to $30.00. This fee is in addition to course fee. Sharpen your acrylic art skills in these Tuesday morning sessions. Paint and join with us in our constructive group critiques at the end of each class. Beginners and advanced students are welcome. Most supplies can be purchased at cost from the instructor. Sign-up in advance, class size is limited. Sorry, no drop ins. Instructor: Bernard Healey. Tues, 4 classes. Thurs, 6 classes. Age 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ Day Th Tu Tu Th Tu Th Tu Dates 2/18-3/25 3/2-3/23 3/30-4/20 4/1-5/6 4/27-5/18 5/13-6/17 5/25-6/15 Time 11am-2pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 11am-2pm 9am-12pm 11am-2pm 9am-12pm Fee $151 $121 $121 $151 $121 $151 $121 Course # 19011 17950 18992 18995 18993 18996 18994 Location: Community Center, Tues. Forest Room, Thurs. Mt. View Room. A supply list will be provided at the first class. Chinese Brush Painting Learn to paint landscapes, flowers, birds and other animals in the traditional Chinese style. A supply list will be provided at the first class meeting. Students may also purchase supplies from the instructor. Instructor: Madeleine Fu. 10 classes Age 18+ 18+ 18+ Day W W W Dates 1/27-3/31 4/7-6/9 6/16-8/25 Time 2-3:30pm 2-3:30pm 2-3:30pm Drop-in: $11 Location: Community Center, Forest Room Go to www.millvalleycenter.org Fee $88* $88* $88* Course # 17951 19012 19014 Have you struggled to make beautiful arrangements with flowers from your garden or from a flower shop? Learn ancient Japanese techniques for designing space and create simple, yet stunning arrangements of mass, line and color. You will design your own arrangement each week using surprisingly few flowers and branch materials you have collected. There will be an instructor demonstration, time to create your own arrangement and individual assistance during class. Instructor: Annette Sullivan. 9 classes Age Day Dates Time Fee Course # 13+ W 3/24-5/26 12:30-2pm $181 19013 Location: Community Center, Mountain View Room No Class 4/7. $15 material fee paid to instructer at first class meeting. Be in Charge of Your Digital Pictures! Are you challenged with finding your images on your computer, keeping them organized, or being able to get them off your camera, backing them up or even printing them? Learn effortless organization, easy editing, and back-up systems that make for taking charge of jpegs; all your digital pictures that might be on your camera, on flashcards or on your computer. This class will teach/demo techniques that make owning and using your digital camera fun! You’ll learn how to go from digital images on your computer to creating print pages and digital storybooks. Have jpegs? Enjoy them your way! This course is ideal for everyone with a digital camera from SLRs to point-n-shoot cameras. Material fee of $55 includes handouts and instruction materials, Memory Manager Software. Additional software also available for purchase. Instructor: Karyn Kambur. 1 class Age Day Dates Time 18+ W 3/31 6:45-8:30pm 18+ Th 4/15 6:45-8:30pm 18+ W 5/12 6:45-8:30pm 18+ Tu 6/15 6:45-8:30pm 18+ M 7/12 6:45-8:30pm Location: Community Center Room Fee $30 $30 $30 $30 $30 Course # 19327 19328 19329 19331 19333 Adult & Teen Art Acrylic Painting with Marin Artist Bernard Healy Creative Japanese Flower Arranging-Sogetsu Ikebana Time To Organize Your Photographs! Is the task of organizing your family’s photos and memorabilia daunting? It doesn’t have to be! With easy step-by-step instructions and a Power-sort™ organizational system, you’ll quickly sort and catalog 2400+ photos in no time!! This class focuses on a personalized method for organizing photos and memorabilia that is easy to maintain. We’ll also tackle that same shoebox of digital photos with a demo of Memory Manager (windows-based) software for easy organization of all your jpegs. Bring photos from one event. Material fee includes Power Sort organizational system ($45). Instructor: Karyn Kambur. 1 class Age Day Dates Time Fee 18+ Tu 4/13 6:45-9pm $30 18+ Th 5/20 6:45-9pm $30 18+ Tu 6/1 6:45-9pm $30 18+ Th 7/22 6:45-9pm $30 Location: Community Center, Tamalpais Room Course # 19325 19326 19330 19332 47 Adult & Teen Movement – Golf & Tennis MILL VALLEY GOLF COURSE VOLKSSPORT (Pro Shop phone 388-9982) If you like WALKING – You are going to love VOLKSSPORTS! Mill Valley is proud and fortunate to have the only municipal golf course in the county. Its nine holes meander through 42 acres of hills, creeks and redwoods, providing a challenge for novice and skilled golfers. Located at 280 Buena Vista Avenue, the course is open to the public. Tee times can be reserved by calling no earlier than one week in advance. Golf spikes are required for all adult golfers October 1 through April 30. For a tee time call 388-9982. GREEN FEES Resident Fees* Fees Daily (weekdays) $12 $17 Daily (weekends) $14 $19 Back 9 $10 $10 Seniors/Jr.’s (weekdays) $9 $11 Regular Monthly $180 $180 Seniors Monthly (weekdays) $100 $110 Twilight (After 4pm weekdays)$12 $13 Junior Monthly $67 $67 (Summer weekdays) *To qualify as a resident, you must live within city limits and show proof with a valid driver’s license. The Mill Valley Parks & Recreation Department is proud to co-sponsor two year-round events with the American Volkssport Association and the Vaca Valley Volks. Both events start and finish at the Mill Valley Community Center. One walk, 10 kilometers in length, is through the village of Mill Valley, and the second, 12 kilometers long, is through the town of Sausalito. Maps describing each of these events are available at the front desk of the Fitness Center. Are fields open or closed? Call the “HOTLINE” for current field conditions 383-7818. Remember, fields are closed for 24 hours after measurable rain. Golf Course Weather Conditions: There may be a delay in opening the course due to rain, frost or ice. Closure may only be for a few hours, so call the Pro Shop at 388-9982 (if in doubt). IMPORTANT SPORTS PHONE NUMBERS 48 Boyle Park Tennis Courts 388-6523 Mill Valley Soccer Club 381-KICK Pop Warner Football 451-7186 Southern Marin Lacrosse 257-0700 Mill Valley Little League 383-4250 CYO Basketball 389-1178 Need information ... BOYLE PARK TENNIS COURTS (Pro Shop phone 388-6523) All adult tennis players utilizing the courts must have a valid tennis Tennis is a great way to stay fit! Classes are offered for all levels of experience. Come brush up on the basics, learn a new shot, or meet some playing partners. Instructors: Chris Reiff & Joe Kells MORNING SCHEDULE Tuesday & Thursday Advanced/Intermediate: 9-10 am Match play drills, doubles strategy and some stroke analysis. BOYLE PARK TENNIS PASS FEES Daily Resident & Non.Res. Youth under 18 One Month Resident* Non-Resident Seniors** Six Months Resident* Non-Resident Seniors** $2 free One Year Resident* Non-Resident Seniors** $38 $48 $22 $7 Family Rates (annual only) $9 $38 $41st Adult (Res.) 2nd Adult (Res.) $21 1st Adult (Non-Res.) $48 2nd Adult (Non-Res.) $33 $21 $27 $12 *To qualify as a resident, you must live within city limits and show proof with a valid driver’s license. **60 years or older qualifies for senior rate. Beg./Int. Stroke Production: 10-11am Develop the fundamental skills needed for match play. Morning classes run Sept. through June. EVENING SCHEDULE Tuesday & Thursday Beginning/Intermediate: 6 to 7pm Stroke production and introduction to match play. Advanced: 7 to 8pm Active drills and advanced match play. Visit the Boyle Park Tennis Website at www.boyleparktennis.com Looking for tennis partners & match play? Boyle Park Tennis has programs & events designed to find you a game. Call the pro shop, 388-6523. SATURDAY MORNING DOUBLES TENNIS Drop-in play 8:30-10am This program will include brief doubles instruction followed by match play. Play will be arranged by an informal round robin format. Play is limited to a maximum of 20 players. Price is $12 drop-in. Go to www.millvalleycenter.org All tennis classes are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Boyle Park Tennis Courts. Classes are ongoing. You may purchase a class card (no expiration) for $88 which allows you to participate in 8 classes, or you can purchase classes on a drop-in basis for $12/class. 5 Evening classes run March thourgh November. Adult & Teen Movement – Golf & Tennis pass. Daily, Monthly and Annual are available at the Tennis Pro Shop. Tournament play is restricted by a specific set of guidelines established by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Limited tournament play is occasionally granted by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Notices alerting players to such tournaments will be posted two weeks in advance at the courts. For more information call the the pro shop, 388-6523 or the Community Center, 383-1370. Mill Valley’s Boyle Park tennis pro is Chris Reiff, joined by Joe Kells. Both men are USPTA pros. They keep regular hours at the pro shop and offer a full array of services including racquet stringing, balls, accessories, information about classes, leagues, tournaments and tennis activities. TENNIS Adults & Youths 15+ When it’s raining, tennis classes are canceled. If in doubt of class status, call the Pro Shop at 388-6523 49 Adult Ballet Have you always wanted to take ballet? Did you take a few classes as a child? Are you a dancer at heart and wanting to reunite yourself with ballet? In an open and encouraging environment we will use the classical form without intimidation to bring elegance and muscularity to the body. Simple and thorough barre will be followed by light and enjoyable center work. Ballet shoes are encouraged but tights and a leotard are not necessary, whatever workout clothes you are comfortable in. Instructor: Bridget Bartholome. 12 classes Age Day Dates Time Fee Course # 13+ Tu 3/16-6/1 5:15-6:15pm $149, Drop in $15 19086 Argentine Tango Workshop In life, as in dancing, a couple shines when each person is attuned to the other’s mood, rhythms & intentions. Enjoy these benefits within our Argentine Tango Workshop. Dance info call Skip @ 415479-2479. Instructor: Skip Clippinger & partner Mario. 4 classes Age 18+ Adult & Teen Movement Age Day Dates Time Fee Course # 13+ W 6/23-7/28 5:15-6:15pm $76, Drop in $15 19359 If minimum number of students is not met, class will be canceled. Location: Community Center, Dance/Fitness Room Ballet shoes are encouraged but tights & a leotard are not necessary. Jazz Dance Time 7:30-9pm Fee $31 Course # 19085 Nightclub Salsa Dancing with Shirley & Ruben BEGINNING NIGHTCLUB SALSA DANCING: For beginners and dancers who need a refresher course: Enjoy dancing to the Latin beat. Here you will learn basic technique for leading and following, as well as body movement, turns, timing of music, basic combinations and patterns. This class will give you the basics you need to enjoy dancing in the nightclubs and at parties. We will also briefly introduce meringue and bachata. Instructor: Shirley Johnson. 6 classes A fun and energetic experience of jazz dance, designed to incorporate basic movement techniques that give strength and grace to the body, with performance and musicality. Enjoy gaining an understanding of the vibrant movement foundation of jazz, influenced by Broadway and world dance, as well as a general knowledge of the history that makes up this exciting art form. Comfortable clothing that you can move in, and Jazz slippers are recommended. Instructor: Ashley Terra. 6 classes Age 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ Age 13+ 13+ INTERMEDIATE NIGHTCLUB SALSA DANCING: The intermediate class is for salsa dancers who have an understanding of the basic fundamentals and want to take their dancing to a new level. Refine your technique and style along with learning new combinations and patterns. (It is recommended that you take at least one beginners session first but it is not required. Different teachers have different teaching styles and techniques.) Instructor: Shirley Johnson. 6 classes Day Dates Time Fee Course # W 3/24-5/12 6:15-7:15pm $76, Drop in $15 19360 W 6/23-7/28 6:15-7:15pm $76, Drop in $15 19361 If minimum number of students is not met, class will be canceled. Location: Community Center, Dance/Fitness Room Ballroom Dancing Improve your dancing with great music, new friends and a special night out with Skip and Mario. They will share their love of Swings, Arg. Tango, Wedding Waltz, Salsa, Fox Trot, Rumba, Cha-Cha and your requests. On the first night of class students vote for the dances they want to learn. On the last night of class it’s a Dance Party, open to all! Instructor: Skip Clippinger & partner Mario. 6 classes Age 18+ 18+ 50 Dates 7/21-8/11 Location: Community Center, Cascade Room No class: April 13 Summer Adult Ballet with Instructor: Ashley Terra. 6 classes Day W Day W W Dates 4/14-5/19 6/2-7/7 Time 7:30-9pm 7:30-9pm Fee $37 $37 Course # 19079 19080 Day Tu Tu Tu Tu Dates 3/2-4/6 4/13-5/18 5/25-6/29 7/6-8/10 Time 7-8pm 7-8pm 7-8pm 7-8pm Course # 18176 19081 19084 Fee: $50, Drop-In $10 Location: Community Center, Cascade Room Age 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ Day Tu Tu Tu Tu Dates 3/2-4/6 5/25-6/29 5/25-6/29 7/6-8/10 Time 8-9pm 8-9pm 8-9pm 8-9pm Course # 18175 19082 19083 Fee: $50. Drop-In, $10. Location: Community Center, Cascade Room Need information ... Women’s Hiking Adventures Join us for an inspiring hike and discover the magic of fields and hills covered with beautiful wildflowers of spring time. Connect with nature to rejuvenate, replenish and nurture yourself. Have fun exercising in the beauty of nature. We will explore Marin’s most magnificent hiking trails with magical redwood forests, majestic mountains, winding creeks and rolling hills. Quite often we spot deer, elk, owls, bobcats and foxes. The hikes are moderately challenging and average 4-6 miles. Participants need to be in good health and able to hike at a twenty minute mile pace. We hike in light rain, so bring the rain gear. Enrollment is limited. Instructor: Donna Simonsen. 4 classes Day F F F F F F F Dates 3/5-3/26 4/2-4/23 5/7-5/28 6/4-6/25 7/2-7/23 8/6-8/27 9/3-9/24 Time 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm Fee $86* $86* $86* $86* $86* $86* $86* Course # 18158 19087 19088 19089 19090 19091 19092 *Drop-In $25 if space is available. Location: Participants must pick up trailhead directions at the Community Center before first outing. Participants must pick up a list of trailhead directions at the Community Center before the first outing. Nature Walks for the Young & Young At Heart Day Tu Tu Tu Dates 4/6 & 4/20 5/4 & 5/18 6/15 & 6/29 Time 10am-12pm 10am-12pm 10am-12pm Fee $60 $60 $60 Course # 19214 19215 19217 Drop-in per pair $36, Extra Guest Fee $20, Drop in for single Adult $32 Location: Please pick up hiking directions from the MVCC office. Instructor: Lonnie Greenfield. 2 classes Go to www.millvalleycenter.org Day W Dates 3/17-5/26 Time 9-10:15am Fee $157 Course # 19340 No class 4/7. Location: Community Center, Mountain View Room Mill Valley STEPS, LANES, & PATHS MAP Now Available! At the Community Center, City Hall, Library & some local shops: $5 Enjoy mornings outdoors using all your senses while exploring nature’s treasures in different habitats each outing, each month. Join nature guide, Lonnie Greenfield, with over twenty years experience teaching children and adults about the flora and fauna along our park trails. Each two-hour adventure combines easy “hikes”, learning about nature, socializing and revitalizing along with kindred spirits of all ages. Preschool age children are invited to bring along their favorite adults. Older adults are invited to bring their grandchildren or simply come along and enjoy nature’s bounty on your own or with a friend. We end our mornings together with a bring-your-own-picnic. (Participants registered for this program and Adventures w/ Toddlers hike together.) All ages welcome, bring a picnic. Call the MIll Valley Parks and Recreation Department Offices at 383-1370 to have directions to the first hike mailed to you. Instructor: Lonnie Greenfield. 2 classes Age 18 mo-5 18 mo-5 18 mo-5 Age 16+ Adult & Teen Movement Age 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ Tai Chi ChuAn & Silk Reeling Tai Chi is characterized by continuous slow and circular movement. Tai chi practice reduces stress, improves immunity and balance. In this class we will learn the short form Hun Yuan Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan. Silk reeling exercise is a complement to Tai Chi and promotes healthy joints, coordination and improved circulation. Also known as spiral training, silk reeling is a foundation practice for tai chi chuan. Beginners and experienced students are welcome. Wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes. Instructor: Raymond Himmel. 10 classes Holiday Craft Fair Saturday, D ecember 4th Are you a tale nted crafter? Want to sell y our crafts? Holiday Craft F air application s will be availab le in June Go to www.millvalleyc enter.org or ca ll 383-1370 to re ceive an applic ation packet. 51 Pilates Based Mat Class Pilates is a highly effective method of physical conditioning that enhances breathing, flexibility, strength, alignment and body awareness. To learn the fundamentals, attendance at the first two classes are essential. Drop-in registration occurs on-site at time of class. Instructor: Janie Miklaunus. Bring small towel to class. Instructor: Tues., Amy Holstein. 7 classes. Fri., Janie Miklaunus. Age 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ Day Tu F Tu F Tu Dates 3/16-4/27 3/19-5/21 5/4-6/15 5/28-7/30 6/22-8/3 Time 6-7pm 10:30-11:30am 6-7pm 10:30-11:30am 6-7pm Fee $92* $131* $92* $131* $92* Course # 19075 19074 19076 19077 19078 *Drop-In: $15. Location: Community Center, Mountain View Room Bring small towel to class. Adult & Teen Movement Stretch and Flex This long-running class has many devoted followers who enjoy the sociability and fun of their moderate, ongoing exercise program using a method developed by Alicia Clark La Pointe. The classes consist of an hour of strengthening, stretching, flexibility exercises and isometrics. Ankle and hand weights are also utilized and are provided in class. Drop-in $9.00 registration occurs on-site at time of class. Students should wear comfortable clothing. Instructor: Gail LaForge. 12 classes Age 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ Day Tu&Th Tu&Th Tu&Th Tu&Th Tu&Th Dates 2/16-3/25 3/30-5/6 5/11-6/17 6/22-7/29 8/3-9/16** Time 9-10am 9-10am 9-10am 9-10am 9-10am Fee $85* $85* $85* $85* $85* *Drop-in $9. **No class 8/17 & 8/19. Location: Community Center, Mountain View Room Course # 18441 19070 19072 19071 19073 Jazzercise is an effective, total-body conditioning program that will help you feel great, look terrific, and bring new energy to your life. Jazzercise combines the art of jazz dance and today’s hottest music for an easy-to-follow fun workout! Susan Kreuz Flint, a certified Jazzercise instructor, teaches a 60-minute class that includes a gentle warm-up, 30-minute aerobic workout, muscle-toning and strengthening segment with weights, and a stretch finale. DAYS & TIMES: Mondays & Wednesdays, TIME: 6:15-7:15pm DATES: Ongoing LOCATION: Cascade Room FEE: $12 Drop-in/Value priced passes available. REGISTRATION: Registration is ongoing, takes place onsite, and can be done 10 minutes prior to any Jazzercise class. For more information on classes, please call Susan at (415) 383-8094 or email to susankreuzflint@yahoo.com or visit www.jazzercise.com for more information on this class. Wellness with Wisdom Healing Qigong In this class we will learn the Wisdom Healing Qigong foundation practice of Lift Chi Up Pour Chi Down, a simple self-healing movement. It is designed to help prevent and heal illness and stress; increase joy, emotional stability and peace of mind; and train the mind to unite with the universal chi field. Wisdom Healing Qigong was developed in China by Grandmaster Pang, who adapted the 5000 year old healing art of qigong (from which Tai Chi and martial arts come) to modern times. He founded the largest medicine-less hospital in China, where over 200,000 people were treated for over 185 diseases with a 95% success rate--using only Wisdom Healing Qigong. Open to all, regardless of experience and ability (it can be done sitting down). Wear comforable clothing and shoes. Instructor: Hallie Austen Iglehart.. March, 6 classes. May & July, 4 classes. Age 18+ 18+ 18+ Day M M M Dates 3/15-4/19 5/3-5/24 7/5-7/26 Time 6:30-7:45pm 6:30-7:45pm 6:30-7:45pm Fee $91 $61 $61 Course # 18439 19306 19307 Location: Mt. View Room 52 Need information ... Meditation Made Easy Mediation to music? Yes! Learn the skills and joys of mediation while listening to your favorite music. Relax and let your mind focus on the melody for 20 minutes, then flow into one of Gail’s guided visualizations and you have the keys to a wonderful, simple approach to mediation. An ideal way to take a “time out” from a hectic schedule to heighten awareness, reduce stress and tension and provide you with a wonderful daily energy boost. Mediation works great in groups and by yourself at home - so treat yourself to a moment of balance and tranquility. This is an ongoing group and drop-ins are always welcome. Instructors fee is donated to the MVCC scholarship fund. Instructor: Gail Consulter. 8 classes Age 13+ 13+ 13+ Day M M M Dates 3/22-5/10 5/17-7/12** 7/19-9/20** Time 7-8pm 7-8pm 7-8pm Fee $54* $54* $54* Course # 19062 19063 19064 We are all gifted with an intuitive wisdom that can lead us to happiness, peace and well-being. We have only to learn to listen within. Through guided meditation, inner dialogue and visualization, journaling and interactive discussion, Starr will assist you in tapping into your unique inner wisdom. Come join this spiritual circle for a day of intuitive play, inspiration and revelation. Instructor: Starr Porter. 1 class Day Sun Dates 3/21 Time 10am-4pm Fee $47 Course # 19347 Location: Community Center, Tamalpais Room MEDITATE TO RELAX Do you want a calmer mind, body and spirit? Would you like to take home a technique that will deeply relax you in just five minutes? Giving you more energy, deeper sleep, and renewed health, joy, peace and happiness? Research now proves that the “relaxation response” evoked through simple daily meditation practice is the single most important key to health and well-being. Starr brings her experience, enthusiasm and energy to help you learn simple practices that will benefit you for the rest of your life! Instructor: Starr Porter. 1 class Age Day Dates Time 18+ Sun 3/21 10am-4pm Location: Community Center, Mt. View Room Age 18+ Day T Dates 5/4-5/25 Time 6:30-8:30pm Fee $77 Course # 19348 Location: Community Center, Tamalpais Room CPR MEDITATION FOR INNER WISDOM Age 18+ Are you ready to have true love find you? Do you want to renew and deepen the love you have now? This four-week course will help you discover an easy path to true love. You will clear old patterns and negative beliefs to attract a joyous, loving soulmate relationship or go deeper with the love you have now. Join Starr for a fun and inspiring course of healing and manifestation. Instructor: Starr Porter. 4 classes Fee $47 Course # 19349 This one-evening course includes both group and individual instruction in one-person adult, child & infant CPR, plus chokesaving. This course follows the American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR Adult, Infant and Child Modules. A certificate of completion will be provided to all students upon completion of the class. CPR cards provided following administrative processing. Pre-registration required. (This class is not sufficient for health care professionals or continuing education credits.) Instructor: Mill Valley Fire Dept. Staff. 1 class Age 13+ 13+ 13+ 13+ 13+ 13+ Day Th Th Th Th Th Th Dates 3/18 4/15 5/20 6/17 7/15 9/16 Time 7-9pm 7-9pm 7-9pm 7-9pm 7-9pm 7-9pm Fee $65* $65* $65* $65* $65* $65 Course # 18220 18221 19065 19066 19067 19068 Location: Community Center, TeenZone *$3 cash paid to instructor at class for card. Workshop includes required book & pocket mask. Pet First Aid & C.P.R. This 4 hour class will ensure you are ready to act with confidence when your friend needs you most. Scene Safety, Muzzling, Restraining, Rescue Breathing, CPR, Choking, Shock, Poisoning, Hypothermia, Snakebites, Burns, Fractures, Car Accidents, Eye Injuries, Foot Injuries, Drowning, Heat Stroke, First Aid Kit. PLEASE do not bring your pet to class. Instructor: CPR Etc. Staff. 1 class Age 13+ Day Su Dates 5/16 Time 12-4pm Fee $46 Adult & Teen – Special Interest *Drop-In: $8. **No class 5/31, 8/16, 9/6. Location: Community Center, Tamalpais Room THE SOULMATE SECRET Finding & Keeping True Love Course # 19069 Location: Community Center, Forest Room WANT TO TEACH A CLASS? We accept instructor proposals throughout the year. Proposal forms are available on the web at www.millvalleycenter.org or call 383-1370. Go to www.millvalleycenter.org 53 Lifeguard Training Course Adult & Teen Special Interest Participants must be 15 years of age by last class meeting. Prerequsite Swimming Test: Swim 300 yards using a combination of breaststroke and front crawl (freestyle), submerge 7 to 12 feet for a 10lb diving brick and swim with diving brick for 20 yards. Participants should come by the Aquatics Center to pick up their book and class schedule after registering. Cancellation Policy: Patron requested refunds/credits must be requested no later than 7 days prior to the programs start date. No refunds/ credits will be given if requested after the 7-day deadline. Instructor: TBA. MAKE YOUR GARDEN AN EDIBLE PARADISE Strawberry groundcovers, blueberry hedges, grape arbors and many other luscious fruits can be yours for the picking. Learn to grow ornamental and sustainable edibles all within your own back yard and how to select plants that are delicious and offer year round visual interest. Create your own plan for a luscious landscape. A list of eye and palate pleasing groundcovers, shrubs, trees and vines will be provided. Instructor: Julia Howard. 1 class Age 18+ Day W Dates 3/10 Time 7-8:30pm Fee $26 Course # 18436 Age Day Dates Time Fee Course # 15+ M-F 4/12-4/16 8am-5pm $194 Staff Fee $53 18491 15+ F-M 5/28-5/31 8am-6pm $194 Staff Fee $53 19175 Location: Community Center, Manzanita Room Location: Aquatics & Fitness Center Hear Today, Hear Tomorrow Communication Skills Classes are designed for individuals with or without hearing aids. Family members and friends are encouraged to participate in the classes. The first half of each class explores the how, what, and why of hearing loss as well as living with and the management of hearing loss. There will be ample time to review the latest digital hearing aid technology as well suggestions regarding assistive listening devices for the telephone, TV/Movies, and music including the latest Bluetooth and Induction Loop/T-coils, FM, and Infrared systems. The second half of each class reviews practical aspects of effective communication and how to prepare, maintain, and repair listening skills as well as basic lip reading. Co-sponsored by the College of Marin. Instructor: Dr. Marincovich, PhD., CCC-A. 4 classes WSI Training Certification courses are sanctioned by the American Red Cross. Learn to organize and conduct classes and to safely teach all levels of swimming skills. Successful completion of this course certifies participants to teach the American Red Cross Learn-toSwim program and Basic Water Rescue Course. Prerequsites: At least 16 years of age before the final day of the course. Demonstrate swimming ability at an American Red Cross ‘Learn-to-Swim’ Level 4 ability level. Cancellation Policy: Patron requested refunds/credits must be requested no later than 7 days prior to the programs start date. No refunds/credits will be given if requested after the 7-day deadline. Instructor: TBA. 7 classes Age 16+ Day Dates Time Fee Course # Sa-Su 6/5-6/27 1-6pm $220 Staff Fee $53 18490 Location: Community Center, Kids Watch HEAR TODAY! Age 40+ Day M Dates 6/7-6/28 Time 4-5pm Fee FREE Course # 19061 Location: Community Center, Tamalpais Room Organize TO ENERGIZE Silk Painting When you release what needs to be free, YOU are freed in the process. We collect and keep things in our life because we are afraid we might need them some day. However in the process we accumulate items that overtake our space and life. We become overwhelmed with the chaos and get stuck in the fear thus preventing us from moving forward in our life. I will teach you how to start the process of letting go of unwanted items and give life altering tips on how to continue to live your life in an organized fashion. You will enjoy a more relaxing but energized energy that will move you toward accomplishing major goals in your life. Instructor is a professional organizer. Instructor: Sandra Davies. 1 class You’ve seen hand painted silk scarves but didn’t know you could easily learn the basic techniques yourself. This class is especially designed for the beginner and even for the person who doesn’t think they are particularly artistic, but wants to do something creative. Learn about silk dyes, gutta resist and transferring designs on to silk. You will also learn about blending colors, and creating special effects using salt, rubbing alcohol, over-painting and confectioner’s sugar! Instructor: Sharon Cohn. 1 class Age 16+ Day Sa Dates 3/20 Time 10am-12pm Fee $51 Age 15+ 15+ Day Tu Tu Dates 3/9 4/20 Time 6-8:30pm 6-8:30pm Fee $61 $61 Course # 19351 19351 Location: Community Center, Forest Room $15 material fee paid to instructor at class meeting. Course # 19218 Location: Community Center, Tamalpais Room 54 Need information ... Folk/Pop Guitar Continuing Learn to play the guitar! You will learn the fundamentals of playing folk, rock, blues, and jazz. (Pre-requisite: Beg. Folk/Pop Guitar or equivalent.) Fee includes a book of popular songs. Instructor: Joe Miller. Guitar Classes are held at the Eric Schoenberg 106 Main Street ,Tiburon. Instructor: Joe Miller. 6 classes Age 13+ Day M Dates 3/15-4/19 Time 8:05-9:05pm Fee $126 Course # 19280 Location: Eric Schoenberg Guitar, Studio How to Find & Buy Foreclosures, Short Sales & Auction Proper Age 18+ Day Sa Dates 4/10 Time 10am-12:30pm Fee $36 Doug and David Canepa are going to continue hosting this very popular and acclaimed wine appreciation class. They will expand on what Jim Canepa did for years. Wine from around the world will be explored. There will be an Italian night, Spanish night, French night, Northwest night, and a Pinot Noir night. Food from the region will be included when possible. A different regional expert will always accompany the wines. The final meeting will be a field trip to one of California’s beautiful wineries. All students must bring 6 wine glasses to each class meeting. We are determined to make these tastings fun and interesting. 5 classes Age 21+ Day Th Dates 4/22-5/20 Time 7:30-9:30pm Fee $110 Course # 19145 Location: Golf Clubhouse, 267 Buena Vista Course # 19308 Location: Community Center, Tamalpais Room Get Ready! Fire in Mill Valley You’ve heard about the Get Ready program and by popular demand, it is returning to the Community Center. Learn how to be prepared to shelter at home for 5-7 days after an earthquake, what to take with you if you have to evacuate from a wildland fire and how to make your family emergency plan. Get Ready is a 1 ½ hour FREE class . Bring your family and neighbors and get prepared together! Registration requested, dropins welcome. To register contact Maggie Lang at 388-1327 or mgg_lang@yahoo.com. A free two hour class for residents. Come learn why we are at as great a risk as Oakland was before their 1991 fire and what you can do about it. Leave with usable “how to’s” on landscape management, home protection, and evacuation. Pre-registration strongly recommended. Dates & Times: Sat, Feb. 27, 10am-12pm. Wed., March 3 10am-12pm. Sat., March 27 10am-12pm. Wed., April 7, 7-9 pm. Sat., April 24, 10am-12pm. Thurs., May 6 7-9 pm. Location: Mill Valley Community Center Dates & Times: Sat., Aug. 14,10am-12pm. Mon., Aug. 23, 7-9 pm Go to www.millvalleycenter.org Adult & Teen Special Interest Whether you’re a seasoned Investor or first-time buyer, you can take advantage of the unsurpassed opportunity happening right now...if you know how! You’ll learn the 3 Stages of the Foreclosure process and the ups and downs of buying in each stage, how to bid and get the best price on distressed properties, and how to NOT waste your time! This information-packed seminar will teach you what you need to know to be successful in buying any type of foreclosure home. Instructor: Tomaj Trenda. 1 class Meet the WineMaker Call 269-6836 or send an email to fireinmv@comcast.net and leave your name, phone number, email and date you’d like to attend. 55 Mahjongg ♤♢♧♡ Beginning Bridge for the True Beginner Here’s an opportunity to learn Beginner’s Bridge with basic bidding and playing in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Instructor: Michael Hartnett. Call him at 383-1885 for more info, or bridge94941@yahoo.com 8 classes Age 18+ Day Tu Dates 4/27-6/15 Time 1-3pm Fee $113 Course # 19283 Location: Community Center, Terrace Lounge Adult & Teen – Special Interest Introduction to Duplicate Bridge Do you enjoy playing bridge at home with friends but want to try something more challenging? Become familiar with Duplicate Bridge where you match your skills with others. Michael Hartnett is an accredited bridge teacher who has played Duplicate for nearly thirty years and is a Bronze Life Master. He will show you the basics of duplicate and give tips for improving your game. A lesson will be followed by supervised play and discussion of the hands. For those already familiar with basic Standard American Bidding System. Fee includes handouts given at each class. For more information, please call Michael at (415) 383-1885 or email: bridge94941@yahoo.com. Instructor: Michael Hartnett 8 classes Age 18+ Day W Dates 4/28-6/16 Time Fee 6:30-8:30pm $101 Chess for Fun Learn the rules and the moves of this ancient game, learn the openings, middle game and end game. Each class will include instruction and play against an opponent. We will look at games from the grandmasters such as Bobby Fisher and learn to play like they do. For more information, please e-mail Tom at tomstratton@comcast.net. Instructor: Thomas Stratton. 4 classes Day M M M Dates 3/15-4/5 3/15-4/5 4/26-5/17 Time 10:30am-12pm 6:30-8pm 10:30am-12pm Fee $61 $61 $61 Course # 19058 19099 19059 Location: Community Center, Terrace Lounge/Manzanita Room 56 Age 18+ 18+ Day Tu Tu Dates 3/16-5/4 6/22-8/10 Time 6:30-8pm 6:30-8pm Fee $101 $101 Course # 19042 19057 Location: Community Center, Terrace Lounge $7.50 material fee paid to instructor Course # 19284 Drop-in: $16 prt class. Drop-in will be available if class minimum is met before class start date. Location: Community Center, Terrace Lounge Age 18+ 18+ 18+ During the classes, the participants will learn every aspect of playing Mahjongg that includes setting up the Mahjongg table, identification of all tiles, exchanging tiles, using the Nation Mahjongg Leagues yearly card to choose a hand and the many rules of the game. Mahjongg must be played with four players. A player’s basic goal is to discard and claim tiles to form combinations, until all of his/her tiles fit a certain pattern to declare Mahjongg (National Mahjongg League card). To be successful in Mahjongg it must be played regularly, as precision, and proficiency comes with experience. Also, a certain amount of luck is involved. For more information, please e-mail Dorothy at dorcurtin@ comcast.net. Instructor: Dorothy Curtin. 8 classes Scholarship Program Our Scholarship program provides access to recreation activities offered by the Mill Valley Parks and Recreation Department as well as use of the aquatic/fitness Center. The funds will provide the recipient with funds that can be used 100% all at once or spread out over a one year period. Funding is available to individuals and families of Mill Valley and many areas of Southern and West Marin. Funding is limited. Eligibility requirements apply. Funding for the scholarship program is comprised of private donations, and $1 from each recreation program registration. If you would like more information and a scholarship application form or would like to make a donation to the program, contact the Mill Valley Parks & Recreation Department, 383-1370. Need information ... Travel with M.V.P.R. & Golden Gate Tours Travel with Mill Valley Parks & Recreation and Golden Gate Tours Festivals & Roses Flagstaff Tour September 20 – 27, 2010 June 9 – 15, 2010 featuring the Ashland Shakespeare Festival & Portland Rose Parade Cost: $1477 per person double occupancy $1852 per person single occupancy Deposit of $300 per person, final payment due 4/10/10. Pick up a detailed itinerary at the M.V. Community Center A seven night “land cruise” based in the mountain city of Flagstaff, Arizona with visits to five National Monuments and the Grand Canyon by train. Cost: $1795 per person double occupancy $2245 per person single occupancy Deposit of $300 per person, final payment due 7/22/10. Pick up a detailed itinerary at the M.V. Community Center. Coffee & Conversation With The Experts: Presented by Linda Hammond Mature Adult Programs Embark on a 7-day driving tour of Northern California and Oregon…visit Redding’s Sundial Bridge…Oregon’s Shakespeare Festival…Harry & David’s country village in Medford…Portland’s Rose Festival…The Columbia River Gorge…Sea lion’s in Florence…and the Rogue River in Gold Beach. Round trip airport transportation from SF/Phoenix, AZ. Move Management, Downsizing and Accessible Design Solution Tuesday, April 20th – 12:30pm, Cascade Room Downsizing, organizing, de-cluttering, or whatever you call it, these projects can be emotionally stressful and physically demanding. Every one of us is guilty of some amount of cluttering and hoarding. Sometimes the sheer amount of our possessions holds us back, unable to move forward and have the “uncluttered life” we want. Come and find out how you can move freely and comfortably around your home. Presented by Loren Lopin, SF Trust & Estate Attorney Elder Financial Abuse: Identification & Prevention Tuesday, June 15th – 12:30pm, Cascade Room Valuable information on identifying and protecting yourself from the growing array of financial scams aimed at seniors. The program includes a presentation on identifying preventing elder financial abuse, a question & answer session, followed by a short video on “Taking Charge” of your finances. Several useful and informative State Bar publications will be distributed to those attending. Go to www.millvalleycenter.org 57 Welcome to the Terrace Lounge! Mature Adult Programs Come in and enjoy recreational activities for adults age 55+ that are scheduled daily at the Center. The Terrace Lounge is open for dropin activities Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Evenings and weekends the facility is open for programs, classes and special events as scheduled. Come see what your Center has to offer. MOVIE MADNESS Hey movie buffs! Have you heard about Movie Madness at the Mill Valley Community Center? Every 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month at 1pm, we convert our Terrace Room into a virtual theater, complete with large screen and theater-style sound, featuring movies that range from old classics to recent releases (monthly movie schedule is available at the Center). No Pre-registration required. Free of charge. Show dates: 3/18, 4/1, 4/15, 5/6, 5/20, 6/3, 6/17, 7/1, 7/15 No Movies in August Tax Services – 2010 It’s that time again…The Tax Man cometh. Volunteer tax aides from AARP will be Available to assist you in preparing your tax forms. The service is offered FREE to all, on a first come, first served basis. DAYS: Tuesdays & Thursdays TIME: 9:30am – 2pm DATES: 2/2/10 – 4/15/10 LOCATION: Teen Zone WHISTLESTOP, will also sponsor FREE tax service to seniors. By appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call Whistlestop Resource Central at 459-6700. DAYS: Fridays DATES: 2/5/10 – 4/9/10 LOCATION: Teen Zone 58 FREE – WEEKLY DROP-IN ACTIVITIES We are looking for more people to participate in the activities listed below. If you are interested in participating or being a group leader sign-up with our program coordinator K.C. Wilgenbush. CHESS- Do you enjoy playing chess, but need a partner or a new challenge? Come to the Community Center. Mon. & Wed., 10am-12pm SCRABBLE- Looking for some fun and a new challenge? Join our scrabble group. Tues. 10am-12pm POKER- Come place your bets in our chips only poker games. Wed., 1-4pm SOCIAL BRIDGE- Come make new friends and brush up on your bridge. Social Bridge is geared for people who want to get back into the game in a friendly, comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. The emphasis is on fun. Tues. & Thurs. 10:00am-12pm LEGAL COUNSELING Offered by appointment only, local attorneys volunteer their time to listen to your legal problems and advise you on your next steps. Call 459-6700 to schedule an appointment. Provided by: Whistlestop & Marin County Legal Aid DAYS/TIME: 1st & 3rd Thursdays LOCATION: Tamalpais Room H.I.C.A.P. - Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program H.I.C.A.P. volunteers provide assistance with Medicare and supplemental insurance claims and with evaluation and selection of supplemental health policies. Free counseling services are available 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 11am-1pm by appointment. Call 1-800-434-0222 for an appointment. Funded by: California Department of Aging DAYS/TIME: 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 11am-1pm LOCATION: Tamalpais Room Need information ... TAI CHI QIGONG FOR SENIORS Day M Tu Dates 3/8-7/12* 3/9-7/13 Time 11am-12pm 1-2pm Fee $5 Drop-in $5 Drop-in LOCATION: MVCC Room *No class 4/12, 5/31 AARP -Drivers Safety Program (formally 55 Alive) A refresher classroom course for driver 55 and over. The Drivers Safety Program is a unique program, which helps those over 55 improve their driving skills. Developed by the American Association of Retired Persons, this refresher course reviews basic rules of the road, accident prevention, maintenance, energy saving tips, and the effect of Medication and aging on driving. A certificate of completion is awarded which entitles Graduates to insurance discounts. (Must attend both days.) Make check payable to AARP. Space is limited to 30 students. (Please bring AARP Membership Card at class). Instructor: AARP Volunteer. Age 55+ Day M&W Dates 6/21-6/23 Time 9am-1pm Register early, as space is limited. 9 passenger Community Center Van. Pick-up/Drop-off at the Mill Valley Community Center Go Van-Go! 99 Ranch Market - Daly City The largest Asian American supermarket chainEverything you need and more; Cantonese roast duck, barbeque pork, fresh fish, meats, vegetables, a bakery with cakes and fresh Chinese pastries. Bring a lunch or plan to buy one in the cafeteria. Day Th Dates 4/22 Time 10am-3pm Fee $10 Course # 19035 Go Van-Go! Marin French Cheese Factory This serene Marin County facility makes world champion soft ripened cheese from goat and cow’s milk. Breakfast cheese, Brie, Camembert and more. All artisanal cheeses are hand made with authentic old world European Cultures. (Free Cheese factory tour) Bring your lunch or buy at the Cheese Factory. Day W Dates 5/19 Time 10am-3pm Fee $10 Course # 19036 Go Van-Go! Historic Town Square - Sonoma Let’s visit Sonoma’s beautiful and historic Plaza - site of the Pomo and Miwok Indians sacred meeting grounds, the Bear Flag Revolt and home of California’s last mission. Step back into time and discover this wonderful town; also its unique shops, restaurants and bakery during your visit. No host lunch. Day W Dates 6/16 Time 10am-3pm Fee $10 Course # 19037 Course # 19045 $12/AARP member $14/non-AARP member LOCATION: Community Center, Terrace Lounge Make check payable to AARP. Space is limited to 30 students. (Please bring AARP Membership Card to class.) Go to www.millvalleycenter.org Hop on the Van and let’s get out and explore some intriguing and exciting locations in the bay area. We’ll meet at the Community Center from there we will travel to our destinations. Mature Adult Programs A blend of Tai Chi Qigong, Yoga, and Western Mind/Body Science to Improve Balance and Coordination. This class is appropriate for seniors with reasonable mobility who are motivated to take responsibility for their health and wish to prevent falls and restore, or maintain, good balance of spirit, mind and body throughout their lives. The program includes balance principles and practices from Tai Chi, Qigong, yoga therapy and brain stimulating exercises from western science. This program is distinguished from either western exercisebased balance classes, or Tai Chi Qigong classes, by its comprehensive blend of eastern and western movement therapies which specifically address age related changes to balance. The carefully orchestrated practices work simultaneously on all dimensions of balance. Instructor: Shirley Dockstader Go Van – Go! (Day Trippers) WATCH FOR THE FALL BROCHURE IN YOUR MAILBOX IN AUGUST 59 CREAM OF THE CROP! Mature Adult Programs THURSDAYS’ FARMERS MARKET! Grab your baskets and bags and let’s go to the market. Browse the isles for fresh and local produces, bakeries, and a selection of gourmet foods to eat while you are there or to take home to enjoy later. Demonstrations, flowers and many artisans too! Register with K.C., Senior Services Coordinator at the Community Center. Depart: Community Center 9:30am Return: approx.12:30pm Dates: 3/18, 4/8, 5/20, 6/3 Fee: $3 per person. Make your reservation early, as space is limited. (9 Passenger Community Center Van.) (If raining, trip will be canceled.) The Mill Valley Parks & Recreation Department & the Mill Valley Seniors’ Club invite you & your family to enjoy an afternoon of music by the… Mill Valley Philharmonic Sunday, March 14th, 4pm Mill Valley Community Center Donations Appreciated Program: “Celebrating Women Composers” Senior Art Show May 2010 NIFTY KNITTERS: Let’s get together! Come spend a few happy hours every Thursday morning to knit, talk, laugh and enjoy each others company, while we work on those hats, scarves, lap robes, sweaters, etc. that we’ve started and need motivation to finish. This is not a class; however we can guarantee that you’ll enjoy sharing patterns, hints and techniques, and in no time will have made something special. DAYS/TIME: Thursdays, 10am - Noon Ongoing Mill Valley and Southern Marin Senior Artists will be displaying original works during a month-long exhibit at the Mill Valley Community Center. Not a competition, the art show is an opportunity to showcase the talents of local seniors. Participants must be 60 or older and are encouraged to display paintings, drawings and crafts. Each artist may display 1 piece of their work. To maintain the uniqueness of the show only new or never-entered artwork will be accepted. To obtain a Senior Art Show registration form call 383-1370 or stop the Mill Valley Community Center and pick one up. Registration forms will be available March 2010. Space is limited so register early. Registration forms must be received by April 16th. The Mill Valley Seniors Club presents… 6TH ANNUAL FLEA MARKET EXTRAORDINAIRE SATURDAY, JULY 10, 2010 Registration forms & information available April 2010 60 Need information ... Mill Valley Seniors’ Club Mill Valley Seniors’ Club, under the sponsorship of the Mill Valley Parks & Recreation Department, operates as a non-profit organization with an elected Board of Directors. Yearly membership fee is $20 and is open to men and women 55 years and over. The club meets on Tuesdays from 10:00am until 2:00pm at the Mill Valley Community Center in the Terrace Lounge and Cascade Room. Lunch is a brown bag affair with complimentary coffee and tea provided. Informal socializing with board and card games, bingo, guest speakers, seasonal art projects, as well as periodic luncheons and parties keep things interesting. Day trips and occasional overnights to an imaginative assortment of destinations are scheduled each month, as well as popular three times a month chair yoga/exercise classes. Membership is not required to participate in the activities in the Senior Terrace Lounge, however the membership fee includes a monthly newsletter listing all Club activities, trips and special events. New members and new ideas are most welcome in this friendly group – come in and visit! Call 383-1370 to receive a membership application. Mill Valley Seniors’ Club March May, Continued 2010 Senior Art Show Registration now available 2 B OARD MTG., Table & board games, Chair Yoga, Gen. Mtg., Bingo! 4 Movie Madness @1pm – Terrace rm. 9 Table & board games, Chair Yoga, Bingo! 14 Mill Valley Philharmonic – 4pm Cascade room 16 T able & board games, Chair Yoga, St. Pat’s Luncheon & Celebration 18 Thursday Farmers Mkt. 9:15am – 11:15am Movie Madness @ 1pm – Terrace rm. 23 Table & board games, Bingo! 24 Day Trip! SF Flower & Garden Show 27 ( Saturday) Bunny Breakfast! 8:30am – 10am / Egg Hunt! 10:15am 30 Table & board games, Bingo! 20 Thursday Farmers Mkt., 9:15am – 11:15am Movie Madness @ 1pm – Terrace rm. 25 Table & board games, Bingo! April 1 Movie Madness @ 1pm – Terrace rm. 6 BOARD MTG., Table & board games, Chair Yoga, Gen. Mtg., Bingo! 8 Thursday Farmers Mkt. 9:15am – 11:15am 13 Table & board games, Chair Yoga, Bingo! 14 Day Trip! Disney Museum, S.F. 15 Movie Madness @ 1pm – Terrace rm. 16 Senior Art Show Registration Deadline 20 Table & board games, Chair Yoga, Bingo! 27 Table & board games, Chair Yoga, Bingo! May 4 B OARD MTG., Table & board games, Chair Yoga Gen. Mtg., Bingo! Senior Art Show Reception! 6pm – 8pm Comm. Center Lobby 6 Movie Madness @ 1pm – Terrace rm. 12 Day Trip! Golden Gate Fields – Horse Races! 18 T able & board games, Chair Yoga, Quarterly Birthday Celebration & Entertainment! Go to www.millvalleycenter.org June 1 BOARD MTG., Table & board games, Chair Yoga Gen. Mtg., Bingo! 3 Thursday Farmers Mkt. 9:15am – 11:15am / Movie Madness @ 1pm 8 Table & board games, Chair Yoga, Bingo! 9–15 Festivals & Roses (7-day tour) 15 Table & board games, Chair Yoga, Bingo! 17 Movie Madness @ 1pm – Terrace 22 Table & board games, Bingo! 29 Table & board games, Bingo! July (Annual $20 Membership Dues due for 2010–11) 1 Movie Madness @1pm – Terrace rm. 6 BOARD MTG., Table & board games, Chair Yoga, Bingo! 10 (Saturday) Annual Mill Valley Senior Club Flea Market 9am – 3pm 13 Installation of 2010/11 MV Seniors’ Club Officers & Directors 15 Movie Madness @ 1pm – Terrace rm. 20 Day Trip! Annual Seniors’ Club Picnic! McNear’s Beach 27 Table & board games, Ice Cream Social, Bingo! Mature Adult Programs Spring & Summer 2010 Highlights August 3 BOARD MTG., Table & board games, Chair Yoga, Bingo! 12 Day Trip! TBA 16 – 22 Comm. Center & Aquatic/Fitness Center Closed of Annual Maintenance 24 Table & board games, Chair Yoga, Bingo! 31 Table & board games, Bingo! 61 Welcome to the Aquatics & Fitness Center! Aquatics & Fitness Center Table of Contents for Aquatics & Fitness Center Section Aquatics Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Aquatics Certification Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Aquatics & Fitness Center Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Aquatics & Fitness Center Hours of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Aquatics & Fitness Center Information & Guidelines . . . . . . . 63 Employment Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Group Fitness Classes & Instructors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-71 KidzWatch Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Personal Fitness Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Pool Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65-67 Pool Party Packages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Pool Program Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Swimming Lesson Course Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Swimming Lesson Registration Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Swimming Lesson Schedules - Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77-79 Swimming Lesson Schedules - Summer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80-85 Hours of Operation Mon –Thurs: Fri: Sat: Sun: Holiday Schedule 6:30 am - 9:00 pm* 6:30 am - 6:30 pm* 7:30 am - 5:00 pm* 8:30 am - 5:00 pm* April 4 – CLOSED May 31 – CLOSED July 4 – CLOSED August 16-22 – CLOSED September 6 – CLOSED * The pool & fitness floor will close 5 minutes prior to the facility closing to allow patrons time to exit and staff time to clean up. E E R F whole e h t for y!!! famil Let us show you how to keep your family water-safe this summer! 1st Annual Water Safety Day May 8, 2010 • 12-5pm MV Aquatic Center May is national “Water Safety Month” 62 Need information ... Mill Valley Aquatics & Fitness Center Information and Guidelines Fees are listed on page 64 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA 94941 Guidelines for Entire Aquatics & Fitness Building Swimming Pool Guidelines • Follow lifeguard instruction at all times • Please follow all posted guidelines • Children 5 & under must have an adult in the water with them at all times • Children 8 & under must be accompanied by an adult or responsible 16+ year old • Children 3 & under, and anyone not potty-trained, must wear a swim diaper (swim diapers can be purchased at the desk) • All swimmers must wear a swimsuit • A cleansing shower is required before entering the pool or spa • No food, drink, gum or tobacco products allowed • No running on pool deck • Persons with a communicable disease, wearing bandages or having open wounds will not be allowed to use the facility • Rough play, pushing, fighting are not allowed • Back dives, back jumps and flips are prohibited • Only Coast Guard approved lifejackets allowed • NO DIVING; feet first entries only • For specific pool program’s allowed equipment, please refer to page 68. Spa Rules • Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by their responsible adult • Adults must be in the water with their children • Maximum of 2 children per adult • Please keep your head above water in the Spa • Elderly people, pregnant women, infants and persons with health conditions, should consult with a physician Slide Rules • State law requires you must be 48” tall to ride the slide • Slide feet first on your back only • Slide users must be able to demonstrate swimming ability • Follow the Slide Attendant’s directions at all times Go to www.millvalleycenter.org SWIMMING POOL FEATURES »» Main Pool: 3 Lanes; 25 yards long; 4-5’ deep »» Cove Pool: wide stairs; 3-4’ deep »» Water temperature: 82-84°F »» ADA accessible »» 15 person Spa »» Retractable roof Fitness Floor Guidelines • Minimum age = 16 years old (14 & 15 year olds may attend an orientation and become approved to use the fitness floor. See page 72 for details) • Before you begin an exercise program, you should consult your physician • Please follow all posted guidelines • If you are unfamiliar with our equipment you need to attend an orientation session with one of our fitness staff • Bring a small towel with you while working out • Appropriate attire must be worn: clean shirts, shorts, sweats. No swim suits or wet clothing. Closed-toed, athletic shoes required. • Please limit use of any single cardio machine to 30 minutes • Please wipe down equipment after use • Please re-rack your weights • No Personal Training sessions with non-MVPR staff allowed Aquatics & Fitness Center - Guidelines • Entry fee is required for all guests • No Food or Drink allowed (except Kidzwatch) • No GLASS containers allowed • Towels are NOT provided, but may be purchased • No Cell Phone use allowed in Locker Rooms or on Fitness Floor • Persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs will NOT be permitted in the facility • Persons using foul language or rude conduct will be asked to leave the facility • Lockers are available in the Locker Rooms; bring a Lock. Private Lockers are available for Annual Pass Holders. FITNESS & WEIGHT EQUIPMENT 13 Johnny G Spin Bikes StarTrac 5 Treadmills Precor/StarTrac 5 Ellipticals Precor/StarTrac 4 Recumbent Bikes Precor/StarTrac 2 Upright Bikes StarTrac 1 Stepper StarTrac 1 Rowing Machine Icarian weight machines: abdominal bench, adjustable bench, squat rack, horizontal bench, Olympic Bench Press 63 Aquatic & Fitness Center- Use Fees You can use the fitness/weight room, lap swim, general swim, and water walking on a per visit basis; or purchase a 20 pre-paid visit card; or play unlimited all year round by purchasing an annual pass. These options DO NOT include Fitness Classes. Pool & Fitness Floor PER VISIT USE FEES! Aquatics & Fitness Center – Use Fees (Does NOT include classes --- Fees are NOT a day pass) Age Group City of Mill Valley Residents (within city limits) Mill Valley Unincorporated Non Mill Valley Residents Youth (2-18) $5.00 $5.50 $6.00 Adults (19-59) $7.00 $7.50 $8.00 Seniors (60+) $6.00 $6.50 $7.00 Pool Deck use only $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 20 PRE-PAID VISITS PASS* - a 10% discount compared to per visit fee! (20 Pre-Paid Visits cannot be shared with other individuals) Age Group City of Mill Valley Residents (within city limits) Mill Valley Unincorporated Non Mill Valley Residents Youth (2-18) $90 ($4.50 per visit) $99 ($4.95 per visit) $108 ($5.40 per visit) Adults (19-59) $126 ($6.30 per visit) $135 ($6.75 per visit) $144 ($7.20 per visit) Seniors (60+) $108 ($5.40 per visit) $117 ($5.85 per visit) $126 ($6.30 per visit) ANNUAL PASS - The BEST workout value in Mill Valley!* (Annual passes cannot be shared with other individuals) Age Group City of Mill Valley Residents (within city limits) Mill Valley Unincorporated Non Mill Valley Residents Youth (2-18) $275 ($22.92 per month) $314 ($26.17 per month) $358 ($29.83 per month) Adults (19-59) $484 ($40.33 per month) $534 ($44.50 per month) $578 ($48.17 per month) Seniors (60+) $374 ($31.17 per month) $424 ($35.33 per month) $468 ($39.00 per month) 2 Senior Household $534 ($44.50 per month) $611 ($50.92 per month) $677 ($56.42 per month) 2 Adult Household $699 ($58.25 per month) $770 ($64.17 per month) $842 ($70.17 per month) $825 ($68.75 per month) $952 ($79.33 per month) $1,100 ($91.67 per month) $60 per additional youth $70 per additional youth $80 per additional youth Family Pass Up to two Adults (19-59) & two Youths (2-18) living at the same Address. * A Monthly Payment option is available when purchasing an annual pass. You can now authorize us to draft your Visa or Mastercard on a monthly basis. Easy to do! Just complete and return our Credit Card authorization form. We will take care of the rest! Forms are available at the front desk. Friendly Reminder: Check with your Insurance Company for possible Health Club reimbursement. Many companies offer reimbursement to our Annual Pass Holders. Prices subject to change. A scholarship program is available to make the Center accessible to everyone! See page 56. 64 Need information ... Spring Pool Schedule: Effective March 1st - June 21st, 2010* MAIN POOL/”LANES” Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Open 6:30am Open 6:30am Open 6:30am Open 6:30am Open 6:30am Lap Swim 6:30-9:00 Lap Swim 6:30-9:00 Lap Swim 6:30-9:00 Lap Swim 6:30-9:00 Lap Swim 6:30-9:00 Water Ex. 9-10 Water Ex. 9-10 Water Ex. 9-10 Water Ex. 9-10 Water Ex. 9-10 10:00 AM Thp. Ex. 10-11 Thp. Ex/ Water Walk 10-11 Thp. Ex. 10-11 Thp. Ex/ Water Walk 10-11 Thp. Ex. 10-11 2 Lanes Lap Swim/Swim Lessons 9:30-11:15 11:00 AM Water Walk 11-12 Lap Swim 11-12 Water Walk 11-12 Lap Swim 11-12 Water Walk 11-12 Swim Lessons 11:15-12:15** Lap Swim 12-2 POOL CLOSED 12-2 Lap Swim 12-2 POOL CLOSED 12-2 Lap Swim 12-2 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 2:00 PM Water Walk 2-3:30 4:00 PM Lap Swim 3:30-6:00 Water Walk 2-3 Lap Swim 3-4 2 lanes Swim Lessons 4-7** Water Walk 2-3:30 Lap Swim 3:30-6:00 Water Ex. 6-7 Water Walk 2-3 Lap Swim 3-4 2 lanes Swim Lessons 4-7** 6:00 PM Water Ex. 6-7 7:00 PM Lap Swim 7:00-8:55 Lap Swim 7:00-8:55 Lap Swim 7:00-8:55 Lap Swim 7:00-8:55 9:00 PM Closed 8:55pm Closed 8:55pm Closed 8:55pm Closed 8:55pm Water Walk 2-3:30 Open 8:30am Lap Swim 7:30-9:30 Lap Swim 8:30-10:00 2 Lanes Lap Swim/Swim Lessons 10-12:15** Open Swim 12:30-4:55 Open Swim 12:30-4:55 Closed 4:55pm Closed 4:55pm Saturday Sunday Lap Swim 3:30-6:25 Closed 6:25pm SHALLOW END “COVE AREA” Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Open 6:30am Open 6:30am Open 6:30am Open 6:30am Open 6:30am Water Walk 6:30-9 Water Walk 6:30-9 Water Walk 6:30-9 Water Walk 6:30-9 Water Walk 6:30-9 Open 7:30am 6:30 AM 7:30 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM Family Swim 9-10 10:00 AM Swim Lessons 10-12** 12:00 PM 12:30 PM Water Walk 12-3 2:00 PM 5:00 PM POOL CLOSED 12-2 Swim Lessons 10-12** Water Walk 12-3 Family Swim 2-4 3:00 PM 4:00 PM Family Swim 9-12 Family Swim 9-10 Family Swim 3-7 Swim Lessons 4-7** Open 8:30am Water Walk 8:30-10 Family Swim 9-12 POOL CLOSED 12-2 Family Swim 9-12 Swim Lessons 4-7** 6:30 PM Swim Lessons 9:00-12:15** Swim Lessons 10-12:15** Water Walk 12-3 Family Swim 2-4 Family Swim 3-7 Water Walk 7:30-9 Pool Schedule - Spring 3:00 PM 3:30 PM Sunday Open 7:30am 6:30 AM 7:30 AM Saturday Open Swim 12:30-4:55 Open Swim 12:30-4:55 Closed 4:55pm Closed 4:55pm Family Swim 3-6:25 Closed 6:25pm 7:00 PM Water Walk 7-8:55 Water Walk 7-8:55 Water Walk 7-8:55 Water Walk 7-8:55 9:00 PM Closed 8:55pm Closed 8:55pm Closed 8:55pm Closed 8:55pm PLEASE NOTE: The first and last 5 minutes of any scheduled activity are transition times; lane lines and equipment will be set-up and cleaned up. The pool and fitness floor will be closed 5 minutes prior to the facility closing to allow patrons time to exit and give our staff time to clean-up. The locker rooms will be available until closing. *Please see our Holiday Pool Schedule on pg. 66 for April 12th-16th We will be closed on April 4th due to Easter Sunday and May 31st due to Memorial Day **Between June 7th and June 20th these times will be open for: Lap Swim in the Main Pool and Water Walking in the Cove Area Go to www.millvalleycenter.org 65 Spring Break Pool Schedule April 12th-16th 2010 MAIN POOL Pool Schedule - Spriing Break MONDAY 66 TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 6:30-9 AM Lap Swim 9-10 AM H2O Aerobics Class 10-11 AM Therapeutic Exercise Class/Shares w. H2O Walking on Tu & Th 11 AM-12 PM H2O Walk Lap Swim H2O Walk 12-2 PM Lap Swim CLOSED 12-2pm Lap Swim Lap Swim CLOSED 12-2pm 2-4:55 PM OPEN SWIM; Water Slide (2:00-4:55) 5-6 PM Lap Swim 6-7 PM H20 Aerobics Lap Swim H2O Aerobics 7-8:55 PM Lap Swim Lap Swim FRIDAY H2O Walk Lap Swim Lap Swim (Closes 6:25pm) Cove Area MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 6:30-9 AM Water Walking 9-12 AM Family Swim 12-2 PM 2-4:55PM Water Walking CLOSED (12-2) Water Walking THURSDAY FRIDAY CLOSED (12-2) Water Walking Open Swim 5-7 PM Family Swim 7-8:55 PM Water Walking Family Swim (Closes 6:25pm) Need information ... Summer Pool Schedule: Effective June 21st-August 15th 2010* MAIN POOL/”LANES” Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Open 6:30am Open 6:30am Open 6:30am Open 6:30am Open 6:30am Lap Swim 6:30-9:00 Lap Swim 6:30-9:00 Lap Swim 6:30-9:00 Lap Swim 6:30-9:00 Lap Swim 6:30-9:00 Open 8:30am Lap Swim 7:30-9:30 8:30AM Water Ex./ Swim Lessons 9-10 Water Ex./ Swim Lessons 9-10 Water Ex./ Swim Lessons 9-10 Water Ex. 9-10 10:00AM Thp. Ex./ Swim Lessons 10-11 Thp. Ex/ Swim Lessons 10-11 Thp. Ex./ Swim Lessons 10-11 Thp. Ex/ Swim Lessons 10-11 Thp. Ex. 10-11 2 Lanes Lap Swim/Swim Lessons 9:30-11:15 11:00AM Swim Lessons 11-12 Swim Lessons 11-12 Swim Lessons 11-12 Swim Lessons 11-12 Water Walk 11-12 Swim Lessons 11:15-12:15 Lap Swim 12-1:30 POOL CLOSED 12-1:30 Lap Swim 12-1:30 POOL CLOSED 12-1:30 Lap Swim 12-1:30 Open Swim w/ Water Slide 1:30-4:30 Open Swim w/ Water Slide 1:30-4:30 Open Swim w/ Water Slide 1:30-4:30 Open Swim w/ Water Slide 1:30-4:30 Swim Lessons Swim Lessons Swim Lessons Swim Lessons Water Ex./ Swim Lessons 6-7 2 Lanes Lap Swim / Swim Lessons 6-7 Lap Swim 7:00-8:55 Lap Swim 7:00-8:55 Lap Swim 7:00-8:55 Closed 8:55pm Closed 8:55pm Closed 8:55pm 9:30 AM 12:00PM 12:30 PM 1:30PM 3:15PM 4:30PM 06:00 PM 07:00 PM Open Swim w/ Water Slide 1:30-4:30 1 Lane Water 1 Lane Water Walk 1 Lane Water 1 Lane Water Walk Walk 3:15-4:30 3:15-4:30 Walk 3:15-4:30 3:15-4:30 2 Lanes Lap Swim Water Ex./ / Swim Lessons Swim Lessons 6-7 6-7 Lap Swim 7:00-8:55 09:00 PM Closed 8:55pm Lap Swim 8:30-10:00 2 Lanes Lap Swim/Swim Lessons 10-12:15 Open Swim 12:30-4:55 w/ Water Slide until 4:45 Open Swim 12:30-4:55 w/ Water Slide until 4:45 Closed 4:55pm Closed 4:55pm Saturday Sunday Lap Swim 4:30-6:25 Closed 6:25pm SHALLOW END “COVE AREA” Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Open 6:30am Open 6:30am Open 6:30am Open 6:30am Open 6:30am Water Walk 6:30-9 Water Walk 6:30-9 Water Walk 6:30-9 Water Walk 6:30-9 Water Walk 6:30-9 Swim Lessons 9-12 Swim Lessons 9-12 Swim Lessons 9-12 Swim Lessons 9-12 Family Swim 9-12 Water Walk 12-1:30 POOL CLOSED 12-1:30 Water Walk 12-1:30 POOL CLOSED 12-1:30 Water Walk 12-1:30 1:30PM Open Swim 1:30-4:30 Open Swim 1:30-4:30 Open Swim 1:30-4:30 Open Swim 1:30-4:30 Open Swim 1:30-4:30 4:30PM Swim Lessons Swim Lessons Swim Lessons Swim Lessons 7:00PM Water Walk 7-8:55 Water Walk 7-8:55 Water Walk 7-8:55 Water Walk 7-8:55 Closed 8:55pm Closed 8:55pm Closed 8:55pm Open 7:30am 6:30AM 7:30AM 8:30AM 9:00AM 12:00PM Water Walk/ Swim Lessons 7:30-9 Swim Lessons 9:00-12:30 Open 8:30am Pool Schedule - Summer Water Ex./ Swim Lessons 9-10 9:00AM Sunday Open 7:30am 6:30AM 7:30AM Saturday Water Walk / Swim Lessons 8:30-10 Swim Lessons 10-12:30 12:30PM 09:00 PM Closed 8:55pm Water Walk 4:30-6:25 Closed 6:25pm Open Swim 12:30-4:55 Open Swim 12:30-4:55 Closed 4:55pm Closed 4:55pm PLEASE NOTE: The first and last 5 minutes of any scheduled activity are transition times; lane lines and equipment will be set-up and cleaned up. The pool and fitness floor will be closed 5 minutes prior to the facility closing to allow patrons time to exit and give our staff time to cleanup. The locker rooms will be available until closing. *We will be closed on 7/4/10 Go to www.millvalleycenter.org 67 Pool Program Descriptions Aquatics & Fitness Center - Activities Family Swim: The shallow area of the pool is open for families to come and explore the water. Bring bath toys for extra fun! Please note that the pool rules are in effect during ‘Family Swim’ including: Coast Guard approved flotation devices only. Children 3 and under are required to wear a swim diaper. Adults must be in water actively supervising children under 6 years. Lap Swim: The 3 lap lanes are open for ages 16+ to engage in continuous lap swimming. Lap lanes are rated for ‘Slow, Medium & Fast’ swimmers. Please swim in an appropriately paced lane. Splitting a lane is permissible when only 2 swimmers occupy the lane, circle swim when 3 or more swimmers share a lane. When joining a lane, do not begin swimming until all swimmers are aware of your presence. To pass, tap the foot of the person in front of you, please pass at the walls. Our lap swim lanes can accommodate 7 swimmers maximum. When 7 swimmers are in a lane the lane is closed until a space becomes available. Lap swim etiquette of keeping to the sides of the wall when resting and allowing faster swimmers to pass is encouraged, as is courtesy to all swimmers sharing lap swim space. Open Swim: The entire pool is open for swim and play. The water-slide is in use. Please read and obey our pool rules on page 63. The Mill Valley Parks & Recreation Department is committed to providing a quality swim lesson program at the Aquatic & Fitness Center through: Providing 40 minutes of class time: 5 minutes of water safety, 30 minutes of skills, 5 minutes of games. Maintaining Low Student/Teacher Ratios Utilizing American Red Cross Learn-toSwim philosophy and course materials Offering unique Early Swimmer Programming for young (ages 3-5 years) children Developing great instructors for the future with our Aquatics Academy Offering Initial and Ongoing Training for all Instructors Swim lesson schedules & registration information on page 75-85. Swim Lessons: The designated pool area is closed for Mill Valley Parks & Recreation department swimming lessons programming. If you are interested in signing your child up for lessons, please refer to pages 75-85 of this activities guide. Water-Ex (Water Exercise) Class: Aerobic exercise in the water! A high energy, vigorous class using the natural resistance of the water to provide strength training and aerobic conditioning. Build strength, endurance and flexibility in this exhilarating class. A portion of this class is taught using flotation and buoyancy aides; use ours or bring your own. (With Instructor) More information on pg. 69. Water Therapy Class (Thp Ex.): Low impact, gentle movement class. Combine water walking and range of motion movements to tone, strengthen and stretch specific muscle groups. The buoyancy and resistance of the water is ideal for people with physical limitations associated with arthritis, disabilities and those recovering from injury or surgery. (With Instructor) More info on page 69. Water Walking: What is Water Walking? An exercise that reduces the impact of walking by using the buoyancy of the water. Water Walking may be done by striding along the bottom of the pool, using buoyancy aids for arm & leg motions, and/or striding while floating. Water Walking isn’t swimming slowly with the head above the water. If you wish to exercise by swimming, lap swimming is the appropriate activity for you. (No Instructor) 68 Need information ... Aquatic Fitness Classes Class Costs are: $11.00 drop-in, 12 class pass $120.00 and 24 class pass $220.00 Or our Monthly Unlimited Pass for $75.00 (also includes Land classes) Tuesday 9:00 AM Water Exercise Amanda Water Exercise Loretta Water Exercise Amanda Water Exercise Loretta Water Exercise Jocelyn 10:00AM Water Therapy Amanda Water Therapy Loretta Water Therapy Amanda Water Therapy Loretta Water Therapy Jocelyn 6:00 PM Water Exercise Carla Water Exercise: High Energy, High Paced class in shallow and deep water, to work the cardiovascular system and build strength. Buoyancy Belts may be used to target abs, trunk and core body muscles. Wednesday Thursday Friday Water Exercise Carla Water Therapy: Gentle pace, Low Impact Class to rebuild strength and improve flexibility throughout the body, short Cardio section included. Ideal for persons with Arthritis and other limitations, and post surgery rehabilitation. Strengthen, Tone, Improve Cardiovascular Health, Improve Flexibility and Feel Great all at the same time! Meet your Instructors: Amanda Saket - A fitness enthusiast and water exercise instructor, Amanda teaches classes at the YMCA and the Mill Valley Community Center that are high intensity workouts designed to get the heart rate going, flatten tummies and tone the body. Carla Chapin - Carla is a certified instructor through the Aquatics Exercise Association. For the past 8 years, Carla has been an enthusiastic teacher in all aspects of aquatic fitness. She offers a fun, energetic routine and looks forward to helping you achieve your fitness goals in her supportive and dynamic class setting. Aquatics & Fitness Center – Aquatic Fitness Classes Monday Jocelyn Freid - With a Masters degree in Exercise Physiology/Kinesiology, and more than 25 years experience, she specializes in rehabilitation, pre/post-natal and post-cardiac patient rehab. Jocelyn is a Personal Fitness Consultant and is available to work one on one with clients on land and in the water to improve balance, strength and flexibility. Loretta Minton - A background in therapeutic aquatics programming and certifications, classes with Loretta focus on injury prevention, balance development, arthritic range of motion development and rehabilitation/therapy. Go to www.millvalleycenter.org 69 Times 8:30 am Step MON Cardio Interval TUES Mat Pilates WED Cardio Interval THUR Fitness Group Classes (Land) Mat Pilates FRI 2010 Christine 8:30-9:30 Jennifer 8:45-9:45 Jennifer 8:30-9:30 Yoga (Cascade Rm, Bldg. A) Kathy 8:45-9:45 Body Sculpt Sheri 9:30-10:30 Christine 8:30-9:30 Spin*** Jennifer 8:45-9:45 Body Sculpt Jennifer 9:30-10:30 Jennifer 8:30-9:30 Yoga (Cascade Rm, Bldg. A) Kathy 8:45-9:45 Body Sculpt Christine 9:30-10:30 Jennifer 8:30-9:30 Body Sculpt Sheri 9:30-10:30 *Pre-Post Natal Luray 10:30-11:30 Spin*** Body Sculpt Jennifer 9:30-10:30 Yoga Tom 10:30-11:30 8:45am 9:30 am *Pre-Post Natal Luray 10:30-11:30 Spin*** Sheri 12:00 - 12:55 Yoga Tom 10:30-11:30 Spin*** Sheri 12:00 - 12:55 Zumba Valerie 6:15-7:15 Zumba Valerie 5:15-6:15 *Pre-Post Natal Luray 10:30-11:30 Yoga Kathy 6:15-7:15 10:30 am Fitness Center - Group Classes (Land) 2010 12:00 pm 6:15 pm SAT Step Jennifer 8:30-9:30 Spin*** Natie 8:30-9:25 Body Sculpt Jennifer 9:30-10:30 ***Spin classes are held in the Cove Room by the pool, in the Aquatic & Fitness Building *Pre Post-Natal: $100 for 10 classes, or $12 drop-in All other Fitness Class Costs are: $11.00 drop-in, 12 class pass $120.00 and 24 class pass $220.00 OR THE MONTHLY UNLIMITED CLASS PASS FOR $75.00 Classes subject to change. Please visit our website for the most current schedule and course descriptions: www.millvalleycenter.org SUN Need information ... 70 Meet your Land Fitness Instructors Christine Hallinan: Christine has been teaching Group Fitness for 17 years. Her background in dance from childhood led Christine to teaching group fitness just out of high school. Today she holds group fitness certifications with the American Council on Exercise, and holds several specialty certifications. Christine currently teaches a wide variety of group fitness classes, including traditional Step, Kickboxing, Hi Lo, and Water Aerobics; Hip Hop and Latin Dance; Yoga, Pilates Mat, Spinning, Circuit Training, and Specialty classes. Jennifer Marcus: Jennifer has taught aerobics, kick boxing, and body sculpt for 12 years. She is ACE certified as a personal trainer and group exercise instructor and has a Masters Degree in Sports Medicine. Jen teaches high intensity Spin, Step and Body Sculpt classes. Kathy Catalano: Kathy Catalano guides students through an energetic, inspiring and grace-filled asana yoga class. Her welcoming approach and attention to individual needs allows students to challenge themselves, let go of old habits and invite new possibilities. Her classes are a blend of vinyasa flow and alignment focus. Practicing since 2002, Kathy began her studies in Hatha Yoga with RYT, Jolie Cash. Then in 2008, she enthusiastically embraced the heart-opening, life-affirming system of Ansura Yoga and has completed teacher trainings with John Friend and Ulrika Engman. Sheri Lampert: Is a certified Spin instructor, as well as an ACE certified group fitness instructor. She teaches challenging, high energy Spin and Body Sculpting classes; always with a great selection of music. Tom Beyer: Tom is a certified fitness trainer and has teaching credentials in Yoga and Meditation. He brings to the Center 25 years of experience in personal fitness, yoga, and meditation. Ask Tom about his 1 on 1 personal training. Valerie Russell: Valerie’s love of movement and dance has led her to study all forms of it. She is a professional dancer with more than 10 years of experience. She brings energy, fun, and enthusiasm backed by solid experience to every class she teaches. Valerie’s primary goal as an instructor is to motivate and inspire others to have fun and achieve their fitness goals. Pre & Post Natal Exercise with Luray Eshelman MONDAY ~ WEDNESDAY ~ FRIDAY 10:30-11:30 a.m. Fitness Center Information Natie Tillotson: After teaching surfing and exercise in Hawaii, Natie leads spinning classes at the Aquatic & Fitness Center. 10 punch Pre/Post Natal class card $100 or $12 Drop-In Set to music, this course better prepares the expectant mother and slenderizes the post partum mother. Luray offers a complete body workout along with special emphasis toward the body parts affected in the childbearing period- the abdomen, back, pelvis, and thighs. Luray Eshelman brings her professional experience in Lamaze, teaching, physical therapy, fitness and dance to create a class that allows for individual attention within a group framework of safe, proper exercising. The class combines warm up, stretching and strengthening movements with safe, gentle non-impact aerobic-type exercise, breathing relaxation, and cool down exercise. Students will gain strength, flexibility, stamina and control of their changing bodies. Participation can help alleviate common discomforts and help towards an easier pregnancy, labor, and return to pre-pregnancy state. Women may begin class 2 weeks after a vaginal birth and 4-6 weeks after a Caesarean birth. Go to www.millvalleycenter.org 71 Personal Fitness Training* Fitness Center - Personal Training The Mill Valley Fitness Center offers affordable personal training options. Crunched on time or on a budget? We have 30 minute training session options, small group training and full one hour session packages to choose from Private One Hour Sessions 1 session: $70 Package of 4 sessions: $265 Package of 8 sessions: $520 Private 30 minute Sessions 1 session: $40 Package of 4 sessions: $155 Package of 8 sessions: $300 Bring a Friend! Semi-Private Sessions (price is total for 2 people) 1 session: $90 Package of 4 sessions: $325 Package of 8 sessions: $635 Our trainers will customize your workout according to individual needs, with strict attention to any pre-existing medical or physical conditions. If necessary they will also assist with your rehabilitation. To book an appointment please contact our trainers directly: Elisa (415) 748-1977 • Jeremy (415) 381-1241 • Jocelyn (415) 254-5516 Tom (415) 420-3386 • Tracey (415) 381-4810 Our Personal Trainers’ bios are available online at: www.millvalleycenter.org Fitness Floor Orientation* Teen Fitness Class As a service to all patrons, we will provide a free fitness equipment orientation with one of our trained fitness staff. Equipment orientations are not personal training sessions. This is a basic introduction to the equipment which can take up to 50 minutes. Failure to attend scheduled orientations or cancel within a 24hour period will result in loss of this free service. This class will stress proper safety and lifting techniques as well as assist in the development of an individual training program. Teens 15 and under are not allowed to use the Fitness Floor unless they successfully complete this course. Trainer: Tracey O’Hare Ages: 16yrs+ Ages: 14-15 yrs* Day/Time: Wednesdays, 4-5pm Sessions: I: 3/3 & 3/17 II: 4/7 & 4/21 III:5/5 & 5/19 IV:6/2 & 6/16 V: 7/7 & 7/21 Fee: $30/2 weeks Course #: 18810 18811 18812 19125 19126 *If you are unable to attend class you may book a Personal Training appointment with one of our trainers above. 72 Need information ... Family Fun Nights!! Only $5 per family!! FRIDAYS SATURDAYS WATER SAFETY DAY Saturday, May 8th 12:00-5:00pm FREE!! Friday, May 21st 5:30-8:00pm FREE for the whole family! 5:30pm Outdoor Entertainment 6:30-8:00pm Swimming See page 28 for more information. Neverland Bay Saturday, June 5th 6:00-8:00pm $5 per family Come join the pirates, Captain Hook, Peter Pan, the mermaids, the Lost Boys and Tinkerbell for a fun night of swimming. Family Fun Nights Summer Kick Off See back cover for more details. Frog Prince Lagoon Saturday, August 7th • 6:00-8:00pm 4th of July Bash Friday, July 2nd • 7:00-9:00pm $5 per family Swim, hang out and pick up a snack for our annual patriotic fun night. Go to www.millvalleycenter.org $5 per family Join the Frog Prince and other mystical characters and watch the animals transform into princes and princesses throughout the evening. Dress up as your favorite fairytale character! 73 Big Splash Pool Party Pool Party Information e Water Slid Private Roo m Good times !!! These wonderful parties are a great way to enjoy the pool with your own private room during your special occasion. Great for birthdays, family reunions, or just to have a private space for your group during public open swim. Parties are for children 6 years of age and older. Participants under the age of six, regardless of swimming abilities, must be accompanied by an adult in the swimming pool at all times. Saturdays & Sundays there are two rooms to choose from; poolside with a viewing window or lobbyside with a fenced in outside play area. During the Summer, Monday - Wednesday, and Friday are available for pool parties. The lobbyside KidzWatch room or a room in the Community Center are available for parties during these weekdays. The party package consists of swimming for the first hour, then moving into the party room for the final 45 minutes. Party Package Times: (For pricing, availability and booking please call 383-1370, ext. 119) Sat & Sun 12:15pm-2:15pm or 3pm-5pm Summer Packages Available Mon.-Wed. & Fri., 2-4 pm Private Pool Party Packages: To book your private party call 383-1370, ext. 114 Private Pool parties are available on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday evenings after public open swim times. Rentals must be at least 2 hours in length. Friday parties can be scheduled as early as 7pm and Saturday & Sunday parties as early as 6pm. Pick up a rental contract at the Aquatics & Fitness Center or go to www.millvalleycenter.org. Please call 383-1370, ext. 114 for availability and pricing. 74 Need information ... Swim Lesson Registration Procedures SPRING Swimming Lesson Registration Dates Pre-Registration: March 22-28 Mail/Fax/Online: March 29 Walk-In: March 29 Registration will end on the 3rd class day** Registration will end on the 3rd class day** Session Dates Session Dates Two classes per week: Monday/Wednesday (13 classes): April 19-June 2 Tuesday/Thursday (14 classes): April 20-June 3 Four classes per week: Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs (8 classes): Session 1: June 21st-July 1st Session 2: July 5th-July 15th Session 3: July 19th-July 29th Session 4: August 2nd-August 12th One class per week: Saturdays (6 classes): April 24-June 5 One class per week: Saturdays (7 classes): June 26-August 14 (no class 5/31) (no class 5/29) Sundays (6 classes): April 25-June 6 (no class 5/30) (no class 7/3) Sundays (7 classes): J une 27-August 15 (no class 7/4) *We also offer Summer Splash Camp for ages 3 years to 6th Grade. See pg 32 for details. ** To maintain consistency and quality of our learn-to-swim program, students will not be allowed to register for swim lessons after the 3rd class has taken place. See refund policy on page 2. • In order to provide continuity in our swim lesson program throughout the school year, we offer pre-registration to currently enrolled students. • It is our commitment to provide your child with a complete and comprehensive lesson program. A progress card will be given the week prior to the pre-registration period. To secure continuing placement in swimming lessons for your child, use the teacher’s recommendation on the progress card to register for the upcoming session in advance of the open registration period. • Private Swim Lessons are 30 minutes long. There is a semi-private lesson option. Registration for semiprivate lessons will only be accepted if two students are registered together. • Sorry, no makeup lessons or credits for missed or cancelled classes are given. If the Community Center cancels a class or session, a credit will be issued to your account. • If you are unsure of your child’s ability level, schedule a free 5 minute swim evaluation with our aquatics department. Call: 383-1370, ext 126. Aquatics & Fitness Center – Swim Lesson Registration Pre-Registration: March 22-28 Mail/Fax/Online: March 29 Walk-In: March 29 SUMMER* Swimming Lesson Registration Dates Parent Tot and Infant courses are now 30 minutes! We offer ADULT swim lessons too! Sign up for any of our Private Swim Lesson Times. Don’t see what you are looking for? More Private Swim Lessons may be available: call 383-1370 ext 126 for more information. Go to www.millvalleycenter.org 75 Swim Lesson Class Descriptions Early Swimmer Program Course Descriptions: Aquatics & Fitness Center - Swim Lessons 1 - Jellyfish (3 years) A beginner swim program specially designed for the youngest student! Learn water safety and basic skills like blowing bubbles and getting the face wet through games and water play. Children registered in Jellyfish must be ready to swim unaccompanied by a parent. Class ratio 3:1 2 - Octopus (3 years) An Advanced swimming program for the youngest student! Building on the water adjustment skills of Jellyfish, 3 year old swimmers learn basic strokes as they swim unsupported on front and back. Prerequisite – Completion of Jellyfish and Instructor Approval to move to Octopus level. Class Ratio 4:1 1 - Pollywog (4-5 years) A beginner swim program specifically designed to help students age 4-5 adjust to the water and learn water safety. This class teaches students basic skills such as blowing bubbles, floating, putting their head under water and kicking. Class Ratio 4:1 2 - Minnow (4-5 years) A class for advanced beginners age 4-5 focusing on swimming readiness. Skills taught include; floating on front & back, gliding on front & back, swimming with and with out support and water safety. Class Ratio 5:1 3 - Stingray (4-5 years) A class for intermediate swimmers age 4-5 focusing on swimming without support and building endurance. Skills taught include; stroke technique on front and back, taking breaths while swimming, introduction to deep water and water safety. Class Ratio 6:1 4 - Shark (4-5 years) A class for advanced swimmers age 4-5 focusing on learning and refining stroke technique. Skills taught include; front-crawl, back-crawl, sidestroke, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and water safety. Class Ratio 7:1 (Deep Water Class, students must be comfortable in all parts of the pool including where they will not be able to stand) American Red Cross Parent & Child Aquatics Program: Parent/Infant (6-18 Months) Children and their parents are introduced to the aquatic environment and encouraged to enjoy the water while singing songs, playing games and learning water safety. The course is designed to promote water safety and introduce babies to a positive water experience. Class Ratio 10 (parent & child couples):1. NOW 30 minutes. Parent/Tot (18-36 Months) This course is structured to introduce very young children to basic swimming skills while still in the security and comfort of their parents arms. Skills taught include: bubble blowing, going under water, floating, safe water entry and exit, arm and leg actions on front and back and water safety. The course is designed to promote learning through a positive experience by teaching through songs and games. Class Ratio 10 (parent & child couples):1 NOW 30 minutes. American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Levels 1-6 for ages 6-15 years: Students entering Level 2 through 6 must have passed the previous level or be able to demonstrate all completion requirements for the previous level. Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills This level is designed to help students feel comfortable in the water and to enjoy the water safely. In this level students are taught elementary aquatic skills, which students build on as they progress through the other levels. Class ratio 5:1 Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Students learn to float without support and to recover to a vertical position. This level marks the beginning of true locomotion skills. Students explore simultaneous and alternating arm and leg action on the front and back to lay the foundation for future strokes. Level 2 adds to the self-help and basic rescue skills learned in Level 1. Class ratio 5:1 Level 3 – Stroke Development Students work to coordinate the front crawl and back crawl, and are introduced to elements of the butterfly and fundamentals of treading water in deep water. Class ratio 8:1 Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Students will improve their skills and increase their endurance by swimming familiar strokes for greater distances. Students continue to build on the butterfly and introduce the elementary backstroke, breaststroke and elements of the sidestroke. Class ratio 8:1 Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Participants refine their performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and side stroke) and increase their distances. Flip turns on the front and back will be introduced as well. Class ratio 10:1 Level 6 – Swimming and Skill Proficiency The objective of Level 6 is to refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. There is special emphasis placed on personal water safety, fitness swimming, and Lifeguard readiness. Class ratio 10:1 Swim Club Students entering swim club must swim at the American Red Cross Level 4 proficiency level. This class is designed to ready participants for swimming on a swim team. Instruction is from the deck done in a coaching style. (Min. age is 7 yrs.) Beginner – Participants are introduced Intermediate – (Class runs concurrently Advanced – (Class runs concurrently with to stroke refinement for freestyle and with Advanced class.) Participants increase Intermediate class with an additional 15 backstroke; begin learning breaststroke and endurance and learn stroke refinement minutes of only advanced course work.) butterfly; learn the basics of using a for the four competitive strokes (freestyle, Participants continue to refine stroke and pace clock; and begin to become familiar backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly); turn ability for the competitive strokes; set with the common distances swam in races learn training techniques; introduced practice goals and gain race pace times; and in training. to turns; and build upon the skills and learn to track improvement; and build upon the skills and knowledge learned in the knowledge learned in the Beginner class. previous courses. 76 Need information ... Spring Session Monday / Wednesday Swim Lessons* Course Title Age Day Time Dates Fee 18699 Private/Semi-Private All Ages M&W 9-9:30am 4/19-6/2 Private $424, Semi $281 18700 Private/Semi-Private All Ages M&W 12:30-1pm 4/19-6/2 Private $424, Semi $281 18669 Parent & Infant 6-18 mo M&W 9:30-10am 4/19-6/2 $196 18673 Parent & Tot 18 mo-3 M&W 10:15-10:45am 4/19-6/2 $196 18638 1- Jellyfish 3 M&W 11-11:40am 4/19-6/2 $235 18664 2- Octopus 3 M&W 11:45am-12:25pm 4/19-6/2 $235 * No class on 5/31/10 Tuesday / Thursday Swim Lessons Course # Course Title Age Day Time Dates Fee 18709 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Tu&Th 3-3:30pm 4/20-6/3 Private $456, Semi $302 18712 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Tu&Th 3-3:30pm 4/20-6/3 Private $456, Semi $302 18713 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Tu&Th 3-3:30pm 4/20-6/3 Private $456, Semi $302 18714 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Tu&Th 3-3:30pm 4/20-6/3 Private $456, Semi $302 18704 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Tu&Th 3:30-4pm 4/20-6/3 Private $456, Semi $302 18705 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Tu&Th 3:30-4pm 4/20-6/3 Private $456, Semi $302 18706 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Tu&Th 3:30-4pm 4/20-6/3 Private $456, Semi $302 18710 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Tu&Th 3:30-4pm 4/20-6/3 Private $456, Semi $302 18639 1- Jellyfish 3 Tu&Th 4-4:40pm 4/20-6/3 $253 18640 1- Jellyfish 3 Tu&Th 4:45-5:25pm 4/20-6/3 $253 18665 2- Octopus 3 Tu&Th 4-4:40pm 4/20-6/3 $253 18666 2- Octopus 3 Tu&Th 5:30-6:10pm 4/20-6/3 $253 18681 1- Pollywog 4-5 Tu&Th 4-4:40pm 4/20-6/3 $253 18682 1- Pollywog 4-5 Tu&Th 4:45-5:25pm 4/20-6/3 $253 18659 2- Minnow 4-5 Tu&Th 4-4:40pm 4/20-6/3 $253 18660 2- Minnow 4-5 Tu&Th 4:45-5:25pm 4/20-6/3 $253 18661 2- Minnow 4-5 Tu&Th 6:15-6:55pm 4/20-6/3 $253 18722 3- Stingray 4-5 Tu&Th 4-4:40pm 4/20-6/3 $253 18723 3- Stingray 4-5 Tu&Th 4:45-5:25pm 4/20-6/3 $253 18724 3- Stingray 4-5 Tu&Th 5:30-6:10pm 4/20-6/3 $253 18717 4- Shark 4-5 Tu&Th 4-4:40pm 4/20-6/3 $253 18718 4- Shark 4-5 Tu&Th 5:30-6:10pm 4/20-6/3 $253 18644 Level 1 6-15 Tu&Th 6:15-6:55pm 4/20-6/3 $253 18646 Level 2 6-15 Tu&Th 4:45-5:25pm 4/20-6/3 $253 18649 Level 3 6-15 Tu&Th 4:45-5:25pm 4/20-6/3 $253 18650 Level 3 6-15 Tu&Th 5:30-6:10pm 4/20-6/3 $253 18652 Level 4 6-15 Tu&Th 6:15-6:55pm 4/20-6/3 $253 18654 Level 5-6 6-15 Tu&Th 6:15-6:55pm 4/20-6/3 $253 18725 Swim Club Beginner 7-15 Tu&Th 3:30-4pm 4/20-6/3 $190 18726 Swim Club Intermediate 7-15 Tu&Th 4-4:45pm 4/20-6/3 $253 18727 Swim Club Advanced 7-15 Tu&Th 4-5pm 4/20-6/3 $288 Go to www.millvalleycenter.org Aquatics & Fitness Center – Spring Swim Lessons Course # 77 Aquatics & Fitness Center – Spring Swim Lessons Spring Session Saturday Swim Lessons* Course # Course Title Age Day Time Dates Fee 18683 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Sa 8-8:30am 4/24-6/5 Private $196, Semi $130 18684 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Sa 8-8:30am 4/24-6/5 Private $196, Semi $130 18685 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Sa 8-8:30am 4/24-6/5 Private $196, Semi $130 18698 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Sa 8-8:30am 4/24-6/5 Private $196, Semi $130 18686 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Sa 8:30-9am 4/24-6/5 Private $196, Semi $130 18687 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Sa 8:30-9am 4/24-6/5 Private $196, Semi $130 18688 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Sa 8:30-9am 4/24-6/5 Private $196, Semi $130 18707 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Sa 8:30-9am 4/24-6/5 Private $196, Semi $130 18689 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Sa 12-12:30pm 4/24-6/5 Private $196, Semi $130 18690 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Sa 12-12:30pm 4/24-6/5 Private $196, Semi $130 18691 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Sa 12-12:30pm 4/24-6/5 Private $196, Semi $130 18667 Parent & Infant 6-18 mo Sa 9:45-10:15am 4/24-6/5 $91 18670 Parent & Tot 18 mo-3 Sa 9-9:30am 4/24-6/5 $91 18671 Parent & Tot 18 mo-3 Sa 10:30-11am 4/24-6/5 $91 18632 1- Jellyfish 3 Sa 9-9:40am 4/24-6/5 $109 18633 1- Jellyfish 3 Sa 9:45-10:25am 4/24-6/5 $109 18634 1- Jellyfish 3 Sa 10:30-11:10am 4/24-6/5 $109 18662 2- Octopus 3 Sa 11:15-11:55am 4/24-6/5 $109 18674 1- Pollywog 4-5 Sa 9-9:40am 4/24-6/5 $109 18675 1- Pollywog 4-5 Sa 9:45-10:25am 4/24-6/5 $109 18676 1- Pollywog 4-5 Sa 10:30-11:10am 4/24-6/5 $109 18677 1- Pollywog 4-5 Sa 11:15-11:55am 4/24-6/5 $109 18655 2- Minnow 4-5 Sa 9-9:40am 4/24-6/5 $109 18656 2- Minnow 4-5 Sa 10:30-11:10am 4/24-6/5 $109 18719 3- Stingray 4-5 Sa 9:45-10:25am 4/24-6/5 $109 18720 3- Stingray 4-5 Sa 11:15-11:55am 4/24-6/5 $109 18715 4- Shark 4-5 Sa 9-9:40am 4/24-6/5 $109 18716 4- Shark 4-5 Sa 10:30-11:10am 4/24-6/5 $109 18643 Level 1 6-15 Sa 11:15-11:55am 4/24-6/5 $109 18645 Level 2 6-15 Sa 9:45-10:25am 4/24-6/5 $109 18647 Level 3 6-15 Sa 9:45-10:25am 4/24-6/5 $109 18648 Level 3 6-15 Sa 10:30-11:10am 4/24-6/5 $109 18651 Level 4 6-15 Sa 11:15-11:55am 4/24-6/5 $109 18653 Level 5-6 6-15 Sa 11:15-11:55am 4/24-6/5 $109 *No class on 5/29/10 Parent/Tot and Parent/Infant Classes are now 30 minutes long! 78 Need information ... Spring Session Sunday Swim Lessons* Course Title Age Day Time Dates Fee 18692 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Su 9-9:30am 4/25-6/6 Private $196, Semi $130 18693 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Su 9-9:30am 4/25-6/6 Private $196, Semi $130 18694 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Su 9-9:30am 4/25-6/6 Private $196, Semi $130 18695 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Su 9:30-10am 4/25-6/6 Private $196, Semi $130 18696 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Su 9:30-10am 4/25-6/6 Private $196, Semi $130 18697 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Su 9:30-10am 4/25-6/6 Private $196, Semi $130 18668 Parent & Infant 6-18 mo Su 10-10:30am 4/25-6/6 $91 18672 Parent & Tot 18 mo-3 Su 10:45-11:15am 4/25-6/6 $91 18635 1- Jellyfish 3 Su 10-10:40am 4/25-6/6 $109 18636 1- Jellyfish 3 Su 10:45-11:25am 4/25-6/6 $109 18637 1- Jellyfish 3 Su 11:30am-12:10pm 4/25-6/6 $109 18663 2- Octopus 3 Su 11:30am-12:10pm 4/25-6/6 $109 18678 1- Pollywog 4-5 Su 10-10:40am 4/25-6/6 $109 18679 1- Pollywog 4-5 Su 10:45-11:25am 4/25-6/6 $109 18680 1- Pollywog 4-5 Su 11:30am-12:10pm 4/25-6/6 $109 18657 2- Minnow 4-5 Su 10-10:40am 4/25-6/6 $109 18658 2- Minnow 4-5 Su 10:45-11:25am 4/25-6/6 $109 18721 3- Stingray 4-5 Su 11:30am-12:10pm 4/25-6/6 $109 18801 Level 1 6-15 Su 10-10:40am 4/25-6/6 $109 18802 Level 1 6-15 Su 11:30am-12:10pm 4/25-6/6 $109 18803 Level 2 6-15 Su 10:45-11:25am 4/25-6/6 $109 18807 Level 3 6-15 Su 10-10:40am 4/25-6/6 $109 18808 Level 3 6-15 Su 11:30am-12:10pm 4/25-6/6 $109 18805 Level 4 6-15 Su 10-10:40am 4/25-6/6 $109 18809 Level 5/6 6-15 Su 10:45-11:25am 4/25-6/6 $109 *No Class on 5/30/10 Aquatics & Fitness Center – Spring Swim Lessons Course # Parent/Tot and Parent/Infant Classes are now 30 minutes long! Parents: Enjoy hot tub time while your child swims! (Hot tub time is free for parents when your child is enrolled in swim lessons and only during their swim lesson time). For Registration Information see pg. 75 Go to www.millvalleycenter.org 79 Aquatics & Fitness Center – Summer Swim Lessons Summer Swim Lessons Session I Monday-Thursday 80 Course # Course Title Age Day Time Dates Fee 18862 Private/Semi-Private All Ages M-Th 8:30-9am 6/21-7/1 Private $261, Semi $173 18863 Private/Semi-Private All Ages M-Th 8:30-9am 6/21-7/1 Private $261, Semi $173 18864 Private/Semi-Private All Ages M-Th 8:30-9am 6/21-7/1 Private $261, Semi $173 18865 Private/Semi-Private All Ages M-Th 6:15-6:45pm 6/21-7/1 Private $261, Semi $173 18866 Private/Semi-Private All Ages M-Th 6:15-6:45pm 6/21-7/1 Private $261, Semi $173 18867 Private/Semi-Private All Ages M-Th 6:15-6:45pm 6/21-7/1 Private $261, Semi $173 19119 Parent/ Infant & Tot 6 mo-3 M-Th 9-9:30am 6/21-7/1 $121 18820 1- Jellyfish 3 M-Th 9-9:40am 6/21-7/1 $145 18822 1- Jellyfish 3 M-Th 10:30-11:10am 6/21-7/1 $145 18823 1- Jellyfish 3 M-Th 11:15-11:55am 6/21-7/1 $145 18836 1- Jellyfish 3 M-Th 4:35-5:15pm 6/21-7/1 $145 18837 1- Jellyfish 3 M-Th 5:20-6pm 6/21-7/1 $145 18957 2- Octopus 3 M-Th 9-9:40am 6/21-7/1 $145 18958 2- Octopus 3 M-Th 10:30-11:10am 6/21-7/1 $145 18960 2- Octopus 3 M-Th 4:35-5:15pm 6/21-7/1 $145 18892 1- Pollywog 4-5 M-Th 9-9:40am 6/21-7/1 $145 18893 1- Pollywog 4-5 M-Th 9:45-10:25am 6/21-7/1 $145 18894 1- Pollywog 4-5 M-Th 11:15-11:55am 6/21-7/1 $145 19170 1- Pollywog 4-5 M-Th 4:35-5:15pm 6/21-7/1 $145 18899 1- Pollywog 4-5 M-Th 5:20-6pm 6/21-7/1 $145 18926 2- Minnow 4-5 M-Th 9-9:40am 6/21-7/1 $145 18929 2- Minnow 4-5 M-Th 4:35-5:15pm 6/21-7/1 $145 18930 2- Minnow 4-5 M-Th 5:20-6pm 6/21-7/1 $145 18980 3- Stingray 4-5 M-Th 10:30-11:10am 6/21-7/1 $145 18981 3- Stingray 4-5 M-Th 4:35-5:15pm 6/21-7/1 $145 18982 3- Stingray 4-5 M-Th 5:20-6pm 6/21-7/1 $145 19001 4- Shark 4-5 M-Th 9-9:40am 6/21-7/1 $145 19000 4- Shark 4-5 M-Th 9:45-10:25am 6/21-7/1 $145 19003 4- Shark 4-5 M-Th 4:35-5:15pm 6/21-7/1 $145 19021 Level 1 6-15 M-Th 5:20-6pm 6/21-7/1 $145 19027 Level 2 6-15 M-Th 9:45-10:25am 6/21-7/1 $145 19028 Level 2 6-15 M-Th 5:20-6pm 6/21-7/1 $145 19141 Level 3 6-15 M-Th 11:15-11:55am 6/21-7/1 $145 19142 Level 3 6-15 M-Th 4:35-5:15pm 6/21-7/1 $145 19143 Level 3 6-15 M-Th 5:20-6pm 6/21-7/1 $145 19040 Level 4 6-15 M-Th 11:15-11:55am 6/21-7/1 $145 19041 Level 4 6-15 M-Th 4:35-5:15pm 6/21-7/1 $145 19051 Level 5/6 6-15 M-Th 11:15-11:55am 6/21-7/1 $145 19052 Level 5/6 6-15 M-Th 5:20-6pm 6/21-7/1 $145 Need information ... Summer Swim Lessons Session II Monday-Thursday Course Title Age Day Time Dates Fee 18869 Private/Semi-Private All Ages M-Th 8:30-9am 7/5-7/15 Private $261, Semi $173 18870 Private/Semi-Private All Ages M-Th 8:30-9am 7/5-7/15 Private $261, Semi $173 18886 Private/Semi-Private All Ages M-Th 8:30-9am 7/5-7/15 Private $261, Semi $173 18871 Private/Semi-Private All Ages M-Th 6:15-6:45pm 7/5-7/15 Private $261, Semi $173 18872 Private/Semi-Private All Ages M-Th 6:15-6:45pm 7/5-7/15 Private $261, Semi $173 18873 Private/Semi-Private All Ages M-Th 6:15-6:45pm 7/5-7/15 Private $261, Semi $173 19120 Parent/ Infant & Tot 6 mo-3 M-Th 9-930am 7/5-7/15 $121 18824 1- Jellyfish 3 M-Th 9-9:40am 7/5-7/15 $145 18831 1- Jellyfish 3 M-Th 11:15-11:55am 7/5-7/15 $145 18838 1- Jellyfish 3 M-Th 4:35-5:15pm 7/5-7/15 $145 18839 1- Jellyfish 3 M-Th 5:20-6pm 7/5-7/15 $145 18973 2- Octopus 3 M-Th 10:30-11:10am 7/5-7/15 $145 18974 2- Octopus 3 M-Th 4:35-5:15pm 7/5-7/15 $145 19157 1- Pollywog 4-5 M-Th 9-9:40am 7/5-7/15 $145 19158 1- Pollywog 4-5 M-Th 9:45-10:25am 7/5-7/15 $145 19171 1- Pollywog 4-5 M-Th 4:35-5:15pm 7/5-7/15 $145 18907 1- Pollywog 4-5 M-Th 5:20-6pm 7/5-7/15 $145 18931 2- Minnow 4-5 M-Th 9:45-10:25am 7/5-7/15 $145 18932 2- Minnow 4-5 M-Th 4:35-5:15pm 7/5-7/15 $145 18933 2- Minnow 4-5 M-Th 5:20-6pm 7/5-7/15 $145 18983 3- Stingray 4-5 M-Th 10:30-11:10am 7/5-7/15 $145 18984 3- Stingray 4-5 M-Th 4:35-5:15pm 7/5-7/15 $145 18985 3- Stingray 4-5 M-Th 5:20-6pm 7/5-7/15 $145 19004 4- Shark 4-5 M-Th 10:30-11:10am 7/5-7/15 $145 19005 4- Shark 4-5 M-Th 4:35-5:15pm 7/5-7/15 $145 19300 Level 1 6-15 M-Th 9-9:40am 7/5-7/15 $145 19020 Level 1 6-15 M-Th 5:20-6pm 7/5-7/15 $145 19159 Level 2 6-15 M-Th 9:45-10:25am 7/5-7/15 $145 19030 Level 2 6-15 M-Th 5:20-6pm 7/5-7/15 $145 19139 Level 3 6-15 M-Th 9-9:40am 7/5-7/15 $145 19146 Level 3 6-15 M-Th 4:35-5:15pm 7/5-7/15 $145 19149 Level 3 6-15 M-Th 5:20-6pm 7/5-7/15 $145 19043 Level 4 6-15 M-Th 11:15-11:55am 7/5-7/15 $145 19044 Level 4 6-15 M-Th 4:35-5:15pm 7/5-7/15 $145 19053 Level 5/6 6-15 M-Th 11:15-11:55am 7/5-7/15 $145 19054 Level 5/6 6-15 M-Th 5:20-6pm 7/5-7/15 $145 Go to www.millvalleycenter.org Aquatics & Fitness Center – Summer Swim Lessons Course # 81 Aquatics & Fitness Center – Summer Swim Lessons Summer Swim Lessons Session III Monday-Thursday 82 Course # Course Title Age Day Time Dates Fee 18874 Private/Semi-Private All Ages M-Th 8:30-9am 7/19-7/29 Private $261, Semi $173 18875 Private/Semi-Private All Ages M-Th 8:30-9am 7/19-7/29 Private $261, Semi $173 18876 Private/Semi-Private All Ages M-Th 8:30-9am 7/19-7/29 Private $261, Semi $173 18877 Private/Semi-Private All Ages M-Th 6:15-6:45pm 7/19-7/29 Private $261, Semi $173 18878 Private/Semi-Private All Ages M-Th 6:15-6:45pm 7/19-7/29 Private $261, Semi $173 18879 Private/Semi-Private All Ages M-Th 6:15-6:45pm 7/19-7/29 Private $261, Semi $173 19162 Parent/ Infant & Tot 6 mo-3 M-Th 9-9:30am 7/19-7/29 $121 18832 1- Jellyfish 3 M-Th 9-9:40am 7/19-7/29 $145 18833 1- Jellyfish 3 M-Th 11:15-11:55am 7/19-7/29 $145 18840 1- Jellyfish 3 M-Th 4:35-5:15pm 7/19-7/29 $145 18841 1- Jellyfish 3 M-Th 5:20-6pm 7/19-7/29 $145 19163 2- Octopus 3 M-Th 10:30-11:10am 7/19-7/29 $145 18976 2- Octopus 3 M-Th 4:35-5:15pm 7/19-7/29 $145 18908 1- Pollywog 4-5 M-Th 9-9:40am 7/19-7/29 $145 18909 1- Pollywog 4-5 M-Th 9:45-10:25am 7/19-7/29 $145 19172 1- Pollywog 4-5 M-Th 4:35-5:15pm 7/19-7/29 $145 18911 1- Pollywog 4-5 M-Th 5:20-6pm 7/19-7/29 $145 18935 2- Minnow 4-5 M-Th 9:45-10:25am 7/19-7/29 $145 18936 2- Minnow 4-5 M-Th 4:35-5:15pm 7/19-7/29 $145 18937 2- Minnow 4-5 M-Th 5:20-6pm 7/19-7/29 $145 18986 3- Stingray 4-5 M-Th 10:30-11:10am 7/19-7/29 $145 18987 3- Stingray 4-5 M-Th 4:35-5:15pm 7/19-7/29 $145 18988 3- Stingray 4-5 M-Th 5:20-6pm 7/19-7/29 $145 19165 4- Shark 4-5 M-Th 10:30-11:10am 7/19-7/29 $145 19006 4- Shark 4-5 M-Th 4:35-5:15pm 7/19-7/29 $145 19022 Level 1 6-15 M-Th 9-9:40am 7/19-7/29 $145 19023 Level 1 6-15 M-Th 5:20-6pm 7/19-7/29 $145 19160 Level 2 6-15 M-Th 9:45-10:25am 7/19-7/29 $145 19174 Level 2 6-15 M-Th 5:20-6pm 7/19-7/29 $145 19152 Level 3 6-15 M-Th 9-9:40am 7/19-7/29 $145 19147 Level 3 6-15 M-Th 4:35-5:15pm 7/19-7/29 $145 19150 Level 3 6-15 M-Th 5:20-6pm 7/19-7/29 $145 19154 Level 4 6-15 M-Th 11:15-11:55am 7/19-7/29 $145 19047 Level 4 6-15 M-Th 4:35-5:15pm 7/19-7/29 $145 19167 Level 5/6 6-15 M-Th 11:15-11:55am 7/19-7/29 $145 19055 Level 5/6 6-15 M-Th 5:20-6pm 7/19-7/29 $145 Need information ... Summer Swim Lessons Session IV Monday-Thursday Course Title Age Day Time Dates Fee 18880 Private/Semi-Private All Ages M-Th 8:30-9am 8/2-8/12 Private $261, Semi $173 18881 Private/Semi-Private All Ages M-Th 8:30-9am 8/2-8/12 Private $261, Semi $173 18882 Private/Semi-Private All Ages M-Th 8:30-9am 8/2-8/12 Private $261, Semi $173 18883 Private/Semi-Private All Ages M-Th 6:15-6:45pm 8/2-8/12 Private $261, Semi $173 18884 Private/Semi-Private All Ages M-Th 6:15-6:45pm 8/2-8/12 Private $261, Semi $173 18885 Private/Semi-Private All Ages M-Th 6:15-6:45pm 8/2-8/12 Private $261, Semi $173 18891 Private/Semi-Private All Ages M-Th 6:15-6:45pm 8/2-8/12 Private $261, Semi $173 19121 Parent/ Infant & Tot 6 mo-3 M-Th 9-9:30am 8/2-8/12 $121 18834 1- Jellyfish 3 M-Th 9-9:40am 8/2-8/12 $145 19137 1- Jellyfish 3 M-Th 11:15-11:55am 8/2-8/12 $145 18842 1- Jellyfish 3 M-Th 4:35-5:15pm 8/2-8/12 $145 18843 1- Jellyfish 3 M-Th 5:20-6pm 8/2-8/12 $145 19164 2- Octopus 3 M-Th 10:30-11:10am 8/2-8/12 $145 18978 2- Octopus 3 M-Th 4:35-5:15pm 8/2-8/12 $145 18912 1- Pollywog 4-5 M-Th 9-9:40am 8/2-8/12 $145 19302 1-Pollywog 4-5 M-Th 9:45-10:25am 8/2-8/12 $145 19173 1- Pollywog 4-5 M-Th 4:35-5:15pm 8/2-8/12 $145 18915 1- Pollywog 4-5 M-Th 5:20-6pm 8/2-8/12 $145 18939 2- Minnow 4-5 M-Th 9:45-10:25am 8/2-8/12 $145 18940 2- Minnow 4-5 M-Th 4:35-5:15pm 8/2-8/12 $145 18941 2- Minnow 4-5 M-Th 5:20-6pm 8/2-8/12 $145 18989 3- Stingray 4-5 M-Th 10:30-11:10am 8/2-8/12 $145 18990 3- Stingray 4-5 M-Th 4:35-5:15pm 8/2-8/12 $145 18991 3- Stingray 4-5 M-Th 5:20-6pm 8/2-8/12 $145 19007 4- Shark 4-5 M-Th 10:30-11:10am 8/2-8/12 $145 19008 4- Shark 4-5 M-Th 4:35-5:15pm 8/2-8/12 $145 19301 Level 1 6-15 M-Th 9-9:40am 8/2-8/12 $145 19025 Level 1 6-15 M-Th 5:20-6pm 8/2-8/12 $145 19031 Level 2 6-15 M-Th 9:45-10:25am 8/2-8/12 $145 19034 Level 2 6-15 M-Th 5:20-6pm 8/2-8/12 $145 19153 Level 3 6-15 M-Th 9-9:40am 8/2-8/12 $145 19148 Level 3 6-15 M-Th 4:35-5:15pm 8/2-8/12 $145 19151 Level 3 6-15 M-Th 5:20-6pm 8/2-8/12 $145 19048 Level 4 6-15 M-Th 11:15-11:55am 8/2-8/12 $145 19049 Level 4 6-15 M-Th 4:35-5:15pm 8/2-8/12 $145 19168 Level 5/6 6-15 M-Th 11:15-11:55am 8/2-8/12 $145 19056 Level 5/6 6-15 M-Th 5:20-6pm 8/2-8/12 $145 Go to www.millvalleycenter.org Aquatics & Fitness Center – Summer Swim Lessons Course # 83 Aquatics & Fitness Center – Summer Swim Lessons Summer Swim Lessons Saturday* Course # Course Title Age Day Time Dates Fee 18844 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Sa 8-8:30am 6/26-8/14 Private $229, Semi $152 18845 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Sa 8-8:30am 6/26-8/14 Private $229, Semi $152 18846 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Sa 8-8:30am 6/26-8/14 Private $229, Semi $152 18847 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Sa 8:30-9am 6/26-8/14 Private $229, Semi $152 18848 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Sa 8:30-9am 6/26-8/14 Private $229, Semi $152 18849 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Sa 8:30-9am 6/26-8/14 Private $229, Semi $152 18861 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Sa 8:30-9am 6/26-8/14 Private $229, Semi $152 18850 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Sa 12-12:30pm 6/26-8/14 Private $229, Semi $152 18851 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Sa 12-12:30pm 6/26-8/14 Private $229, Semi $152 18852 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Sa 12-12:30pm 6/26-8/14 Private $229, Semi $152 19100 Parent & Infant 6-18 mo Sa 9:45-10:15am 6/26-8/14 $106 19102 Parent & Tot 18 mo-3 Sa 9-9:30am 6/26-8/14 $106 19103 Parent & Tot 18 mo-3 Sa 10:30-11am 6/26-8/14 $106 18825 1- Jellyfish 3 Sa 9-9:40am 6/26-8/14 $127 18826 1- Jellyfish 3 Sa 9:45-10:25am 6/26-8/14 $127 18827 1- Jellyfish 3 Sa 10:30-11:10am 6/26-8/14 $127 18942 2- Octopus 3 Sa 10:30-11:10am 6/26-8/14 $127 18900 1- Pollywog 4-5 Sa 9-9:40am 6/26-8/14 $127 18901 1- Pollywog 4-5 Sa 9:45-10:25am 6/26-8/14 $127 18902 1- Pollywog 4-5 Sa 10:30-11:10am 6/26-8/14 $127 18903 1- Pollywog 4-5 Sa 11:15-11:55am 6/26-8/14 $127 18916 2- Minnow 4-5 Sa 9-9:40am 6/26-8/14 $127 18917 2- Minnow 4-5 Sa 10:30-11:10am 6/26-8/14 $127 19305 2-Minnow 4-5 Sa 11:45-11:55am 6/26-8/14 $127 18997 3- Stingray 4-5 Sa 9:45-10:25am 6/26-8/14 $127 18998 3- Stingray 4-5 Sa 11:15-11:55am 6/26-8/14 $127 19009 4- Shark 4-5 Sa 9-9:40am 6/26-8/14 $127 19010 4- Shark 4-5 Sa 10:30-11:10am 6/26-8/14 $127 19016 Level 1 6-15 Sa 9-9:40am 6/26-8/14 $127 19017 Level 1 6-15 Sa 11:15-11:55am 6/26-8/14 $127 19026 Level 2 6-15 Sa 9:45-10:25am 6/26-8/14 $127 19303 Level 3 6-15 Sa 10:30-11:10am 6/26-8/14 $127 19304 Level 3 6-15 Sa 11:15-11:55am 6/26-8/14 $127 19038 Level 4 6-15 Sa 11:15-11:55am 6/26-8/14 $127 19050 Level 5/6 6-15 Sa 11:15-11:55am 6/26-8/14 $127 *No class 07/03/10 84 Need information ... Summer Swim Lessons Sunday* Course Title Age Day Time Dates Fee 18853 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Su 9-9:30am 6/27-8/15 Private $229, Semi $152 18854 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Su 9-9:30am 6/27-8/15 Private $229, Semi $152 18855 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Su 9-9:30am 6/27-8/15 Private $229, Semi $152 18856 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Su 9:30-10am 6/27-8/15 Private $229, Semi $152 18857 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Su 9:30-10am 6/27-8/15 Private $229, Semi $152 18858 Private/Semi-Private All Ages Su 9:30-10am 6/27-8/15 Private $229, Semi $152 19101 Parent & Infant 6-18 mo Su 10-10:30am 6/27-8/15 $106 19104 Parent & Tot 18 mo-3 Su 10:45-11:15am 6/27-8/15 $106 18828 1- Jellyfish 3 Su 10-10:40am 6/27-8/15 $127 18829 1- Jellyfish 3 Su 10:45-11:25am 6/27-8/15 $127 18830 1- Jellyfish 3 Su 11:30am-12:10pm 6/27-8/15 $127 18944 2- Octopus 3 Su 11:30am-12:10pm 6/27-8/15 $127 18895 1- Pollywog 4-5 Su 10-10:40am 6/27-8/15 $127 18896 1- Pollywog 4-5 Su 10:45-11:25am 6/27-8/15 $127 18897 1- Pollywog 4-5 Su 11:30am-12:10pm 6/27-8/15 $127 18922 2- Minnow 4-5 Su 10-10:40am 6/27-8/15 $127 18923 2- Minnow 4-5 Su 10:45-11:25am 6/27-8/15 $127 18999 3- Stingray 4-5 Su 11:30am-12:10pm 6/27-8/15 $127 19289 Level 1 6-15 Su 10-10:40am 6/27-8/15 $127 19290 Level 2 6-15 Su 10-10:40am 6/27-8/15 $127 19291 Level 3 6-15 Su 10-10:40am 6/27-8/15 $127 19292 Level 3 6-15 Su 10:45-11:25am 6/27-8/15 $127 19295 Level 3 6-15 Su 11:30am-12:10pm 6/27-8/15 $127 19293 Level 4 6-15 Su 10:45-11:25am 6/27-8/15 $127 19294 Level 4 6-15 Su 11:30am-12:10pm 6/27-8/15 $127 19296 Level 5/6 6-15 Su 11:30am-12:10pm 6/27-8/15 $127 *No class on 7/4/10 Summer SPLASH Camp for Pre-K to 6th Graders at the Community Center Aquatics & Fitness Center – Summer Swim Lessons Course # Back by popular demand! More sessions! More Fun! Swim Lessons • Water Relays • Slip N’ Slide Sports & Games • Arts & Crafts • Cooking & More Three separate camps for three age groups! See the Summer Camp Section for complete details. Pages 30, 32 & 33. Go to www.millvalleycenter.org 85 American Red Cross Aquatics & Fitness Center – Certification Classes LIFEGUARD TRAINING This course teaches participants how to prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies in, on and around the water. This course is designed to introduce lifeguard candidates to the pool environment and gives training for making rescues, providing First Aid and CPR care, decision making, recognition of emergencies and the responsibilities of a lifeguard. Students who successfully complete this course will be certified in Lifeguard Training & First Aid (valid 3 years) and CPR for the Professional Rescuer (valid 1 year) and will have learned the skills necessary to get a job at most pools and water parks. No job guarantee comes with certification. Instructor: TBA Pre-Requisites: 15 years of age before the final day of the course. Able to swim 300 yards continuously using breaststroke and front crawl (freestyle). Able to surface dive to a depth of 12 feet, retrieve a 10 lb. object, and swim 20 yards carrying a 10 lb. object. Ages: 15yrs+ Dates: April 12-16 Day/Time: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Fee: $194 Course #: 18491 Current Staff Fee: $53 Dates: May 28-31 Day/Time: Friday-Monday 8am-6pm Fee: $194 Course #: 19175 Current Staff Fee: $53 American Red Cross WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR (WSI) COURSE This course teaches participants how to organize and conduct classes and to safely teach all levels of swimming skills. Educational principles, teaching methodology and logical progressions of swimming competencies and skills are all covered in this course. Students who successfully complete the course will be able to teach American Red Cross “Learn-to-Swim” programs, a variety of Water Safety presentations & the American Red Cross “Basic Water Rescue” course. Attendance and participation in all class sessions is mandatory. No job guarantee comes with certification. Instructor: TBA Pre-Requisites: 16 years of age before the final day of the course. Able to demonstrate swimming ability at American Red Cross “Learn-to-Swim” Level 4 ability. Responsibility and maturity in completing assignments and participation in all classroom assignments are required for successful completion of this course. Ages: 16yrs+ Dates: June 5-27 Day/Time: Saturdays, Sundays 1:00-6:00pm Fee: $220 Course #: 18490 Current Staff Fee: $53 Refund Policy for Lifeguard Training and Water Safety Instructor Training:Patron requested refunds/credits must be requested no later than 7 days prior to the programs’ start date. No refunds/credits will be given if requested after the 7-day deadline. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Swim Instructor: Teach all Community Center Swim Lesson levels. Must possess current certification as a Water Safety Instructor and be authorized to teach within the Bay Area Chapter or have equivalent experience teaching swimming. Lifeguard: Prevent accidents and respond to emergencies! Supervise pool and deck, perform basic janitorial and maintenance tasks. Must possess current certification in Lifeguard Training and First Aid, CPR/ AED. Title 22 certification desired. Group Interview for Summer Employment: May 14th at 4:30pm. Bring a completed application, swim suit and towel. NEW THIS SUMMER!!! Aquatics Academy! Now, teens ages 13-15 can join our Aquatics staff in learning valuable skills as our resident Jr. Lifeguards and Swim Aides. Aquatics Academy participants will begin to learn CPR and First Aid skills required for Lifeguards*, help out during our swim lesson program and have fun getting to know the Aquatics world while making friends. Participants are required to attend the Orientation on Friday, June 18th, 2010 from 3-5pm and will sign up for at least one 2-week consecutive summer session. Cost is $75 upon application approval. Applications can be picked up at the front desk or found online at: www.millvalleycenter.org and are due by May 28th, 2010. *Please note, this is not a certification course. Completion of the course will give participants general knowledge but does NOT qualify them to work as a Lifeguard. 86 Need information ... KidzWatch Daily Drop-In The KidzWatch Drop-In program is a drop-in child-sitting service for the convenience of the parents using our facility. We provide your child with a safe, positive, fun-filled experience while you swim, attend a class, or enjoy another Community Center activity. Children play in a toy-filled room and outdoor play area under the watchful eye of caring, trained staff. Children are accepted on a “first-come, first-served” basis for a maximum of 2 hours. This is not a licensed child-care service. Parents must remain on site for this program. Diaper changing services are not rendered during drop-in. HOURS: FEES: Monday through Friday: $5.00 1st hour per child + $2.00 every 15 minutes thereafter. 8:15am-1pm Saturday: 8:15-11:45am MAXIMUM STAY: 2 hours per day, per child. AGE: 3 months to 8 yearsLATE PICK-UP: If you pick up your child after the two hour time limit or later than the posted KidzWatch closing time, the fee is $6 per child for every 15 minutes late. STAFF: KidzWatch staff are fingerprinted, go through a Department of Justice Background check, and are CPR trained. KidzWatch Daily Drop & Go HOURS: FEES: Monday through Friday: $10.00 1st hour per child + $2.00 every 15 minutes thereafter. 9am-1pm MAXIMUM STAY: 2 hours per day, per child. AGE: 3 months to 8 years LATE PICK-UP: If you pick up your child after the two hour time limit or later than the posted KidzWatch closing time, the fee is $6 per child for every 15 minutes late. KidzWatch The KidzWatch Drop & Go program is a drop-off child-sitting service for the convenience of parents running errands in Mill Valley. We provide your child with a safe, positive, fun-filled experience while you get coffee with friends, attend a class, enjoy another Community Center activity or hit the public path for a work out. Children play in a toy-filled room under the watchful eye of caring, trained staff. Children are accepted on a “first-come, first-served” basis for a maximum of 2 hours. This is not a licensed child-care service. Parents must be reachable by cell phone at all times and able to return within 15 minutes if needed. Diaper changing services are not rendered during drop & go. STAFF: KidzWatch staff are fingerprinted, go through a Department of Justice Background check, and are CPR trained. KidzWatch Do’s & Don’ts • Absolutely no sick children will be accepted into the KidzWatch Room (e.g., runny nose, cough, congestion, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, etc.). We strive to keep our room a healthy and happy place. • Please make sure all of your child’s belongings are labeled. • This service is available for no more than two hours. Please make sure your child is fed and changed before checking them into the KidzWatch Room. • There is no diaper changing service. • Children are supervised at all times. For the enjoyment of the children, the KidzWatch Room has an assortment of books, games, toys, and supervised activities/projects. Educational TV/learning videos are also used on occassion (especially during rainy days) to entertain the children. The Mill Valley Parks and Recreation Department cannot be responsible for anything broken, lost or stolen. If you have items which you would like to donate to the KidzWatch Room, please contact the Aquatic/Fitness Center Supervisor. Any suggestions or comments are appreciated. Go to www.millvalleycenter.org 87 88 Need information ... Home: Home: Cell: Scholarship Fund Donation Amt: Total Fees: Course # 2nd Choice Class Title/Dates Course # Fee Work: Mail to: MVPR 180 Camino Alto Mill Valley, CA 94941 Fax to: (415) 383-1377 Office Use Only Registrar SEE PAGE 2 COA Cash Check # Visa MC (415) 383-1370 Mill Valley Parks & Recreation Phone: MasterCard or Visa #:_______________________________________________ Exp. Date: __________ Cardholder Name (as it appears on card):_________________________________________________ Date Processed o Cash o Mastercard o Check o Visa Payable to MVPR Fee Paid PAY BY: REFUND POLICY PLEASE READ BEFORE SIGNING. Yo u c a n re g i s te r 24 / 7 a t w w w. M i l l Va l l ey C e n te r. o rg o Please check here if you require special assistance to maximize your participation. You will be contacted. Must sign to register. Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: __________________ Be sure to read and sign below: I hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Mill Valley and its officers and employees from and against any and all liabilities for any injury which may be suffered by me or by my child arising out of or in any way connected with participation in the program noted above. In case of emergency, my child maybe treated by a qualified physician. I give permission to use mine or my child’s photograph in Mill Valley Recreation brochures or publicity. My Address/Info has recently changed 1st Choice Class Title/Dates Email: Email: Birthdate Male/ (under 18) Female City, State, Zip: City, State, Zip: Participant Name Address: Address: Cell: Main Contact: Work: 2nd Adult Name: Adult/Guardian Information (Please Print) Mill Valley Parks & Recreation Registration Form