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Fall 2021 Session: September-November
Registration, for fall 2021 session, begins on August 9, for San Ramon residents and August 23 for non-residents.

Winter 2022 Session: December-February
Registration, for winter 2022 session, begins on November 1, for San Ramon residents and November 15 for non-residents.

 

Winter Break Camps Jan 3-Jan 7

Instructor: Engineering for KidsEngineering for Kids Logo

Winter Break Camp FULL DAY: Junior Lego® Robotics & STEMagination

Sign up for a full day camp and save! Kids get to explore both Junior WeDo Lego Robotics: Robots in Motion & Curious World STEMagination. There will be a 30 min supervised lunch. Students bring their own lunch. Please see the descriptions below for more details.

AM Portion: Junior LEGO Robotics: Robots in Motion

This class is a perfect mixture of fun and learning, using LEGO® WeDo™ Robots. Using LEGO® bricks, students build various robots. They also learn how to program and operate their creations using a laptop computer or tablet.

PM Portion: Curious World STEMagination

Is your child a curious doer, maker, or tinkerer? This fun filled camp will help them discover how the world works one challenge at a time! Each day campers will use the Engineering Design Process to explore energy, materials and motion. Through open and focused exploration, students design and construct roller coasters, rockets and more!

Material Fee, $95.

If you would like to reach out to the instructor, they can be reached at [email protected].  Engineering

Ages: 5-8
$450(R) $ 562.50(N)
Location: San Ramon Community Center
M-F, 1/3-1/7      9:00am-3:30pm     ACT#12601

 

Winter Break Camp AM 1/2 Day: Curious World STEMagination Camp

Is your child a curious doer, maker, or tinkerer? This fun filled camp will help them discover how the world works one challenge at a time! Each day campers will use the Engineering Design Process to explore energy, materials and motion. Through open and focused exploration, students design and construct roller coasters, rockets and more!

$50 material fee

E4K Kids

Ages: 5-8
$250 (R) $312.50 (N)
Location: San Ramon Community Center
M-F, 1/3-1/7     9:00am-12:00pm     ACT#12600

 

Winter Break Camp PM 1/2 Day: Junior WeDo Lego® Robotics: Robots in Motion

This class is a perfect mixture of fun and learning, using LEGO® WeDo™ Robots. Using LEGO® bricks, students build various robots. They also learn how to program and operate their creations using a laptop computer or tablet.

E4K Kids

Material Fee $45.

Ages: 5-8
$250 (R) $312.50 (N)
Location: San Ramon Community Center
M-F, 1/3-1/7     12:30pm-3:30am     ACT#12599

 

Winter Break Camp AM ½ Day: Cooking Camp

Cooking Round the World gives children the opportunity to learn about countries ‘round the world by cooking…. and eating! By combining cultural education and culinary arts children learn cooking skills while experiencing a country’s culinary flavors. Cooking is 100% hands on. Everyone dices, juices, chops, sautés and participates. After cooking we eat as a group and discuss how the flavors are indicative of the country of the day.cooking camp

$50 material fee.

Ages: 6-12
$250 (R) $312.50 (N)
Location: San Ramon Community Center, Kitchen
M-F, 1/3-1/7     9:00am-1:00pm     ACT#12458

 

Winter Break Camp AM ½ Day: Snapology Animation

Ever wonder how to green screen or be your own movie maker? Come join in the creative fun in making stop motion animation movies using an app. The art of making backdrops and movie planning is shown to the usage of all types of props such as making things look like they "fly" will be explored. Engaging movies is key.

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$20 Material Fee

Ages: 6-12
$250 (R) $312.50 (N)
Location: San Ramon Community Center
M-F, 1/3-1/7     9:00am-12:00pm    ACT#12476

 

 

Winter Chess Classes

Instructor: Chess Wizards

Chess Wizards Winter 2022

Join us this winter for tons of challenging chess lessons, exciting games, and cool prizes. You'll improve your chess skills, meet new friends, and work out your most powerful muscle - your brain! Our classes are geared to suit children of all skill levels; from chessling to checkmate artist, students will build upon their knowledge through lessons, tournaments, variation games and more! More than just a game of winning and losing, we make learning chess fun!

Ages: 5-12
$288(R) $360(N)
Location: San Ramon Community Center
Wed, 1/5-2/23       4:30pm-5:30pm     ACT#12467

Fall & Winter Cooking Classes

Instructor: Cooking Round the WorldCooking Round the World

Everything But The Turkey: A 3-day Thanksgiving Camp

Your child will not want to miss out on learning how to make yam soufflés; grilled peaches and goat cheese croquettes with lavender honey sauce, salted caramel applepie cookies, rosemary-maple cornbread muffins, pumpkin cheesecake swirl cupcakes…. More!!!!

Cooking Class Kids

Every day 4 different recipes! Plus a cooking demonstration, a Thanksgiving story and a Thanksgiving game. No nuts, no meat. Strict safety and health protocol adhered to. All children must wear masks and gloves.

$55 material fee, due to instructor prior to the first class.

Ages: 6-14
$120(R) $150 N)

 Location: Dougherty Station Community Center, Kitchen
11/22-11/24     9:00am-1:00pm            ACT#11125

 

Cupcake Crazy

Who doesn’t want to bite into a scrumptious cupcake? Chocolate, vanilla, apple, strawberry, peach, red velvet …. with frostings ranging from buttercream to caramel to chocolate glaze…..your cupcakecooking camp fantasies will be fulfilled in this class!

$30 material fee.

Ages: 6-12
$150(R) $150 (N)
 Location: Dougherty Station Community Center, Kitchen
11/22-11/24     9:00am-1:00pm            ACT#11125

 

All About the Dumplings

Some call them perogies, others call them won tons; still other call them kreplach. Whatever you call them, international dumplings are delicious with various filling and dipping sauces.

$20 material fee.

Ages: 6-12
$100 (R) $125 (N)
Location: Dougherty Station Community Center
Tuesdays 2/1-2/22 3:00pm-4:30pm ACT#12459

Winter Coding Classes

Instructor: The Coder SchoolCoder School Logo
For more information visit The Coder School San Ramon

Games Are Awesome: Scratch Programming

This beginner code class teaches the fundamentals of computer programming through building cool games in a drag-n-drop language  Classes may be remote via Zoom based on current situation but are currently planned to be in person classes at theCoderSchool San Ramon. If you were enrolled in a previous class, projects will be new and not repeated so re-enrollment is encouraged.

$20 material fee.

 Ages: 6-10Coder School Kids
$360 (R) $450 (N)
Location:  The Coder School San Ramon
161 Market Place San Ramon, CA 94583
Wed, 4:30-5:30      12/1-2/23            ACT#12455
 

Python Startup: Intro to Python Programming

This beginner code class teaches the fundamentals of computer programming through Python, one of the most popular coding languages today. Learn how to work with text and graphics! No coding experience necessary.  Classes may be remote via Zoom based on current situation but are currently planned to be in person classes at theCoderSchool San Ramon.  If you were enrolled in a previous class, projects will be new and not repeated so re-enrollment is encouraged.

coding School Kids

Material Fee: $20

Ages: 9-14
$450 (R) $562.50 (N)
Location:  The Coder School San Ramon
161 Market Place San Ramon, CA 94583
Wed, 5:30-6:30     12/1-2/23      ACT#12456

 

 Fun with Code and Art - Rock Band with JavaScript

Have fun learning how to write computer programs to create music! We will write code to implement a band or orchestra composed of musical instruments. Learn code on how to play your violin, strum your guitar, or bang your drums! Students will learn the fundamentals of computer programming using the very popular language, JavaScript, and will be able to immediately see the results of their code. The main goals of the class are to give students a fun experience, while increasing their exposure to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) and demonstrating how technology and the arts can intersect. Students will gain an appreciation for programming and see how easy it is to learn. In addition to using their artistic and creative skills, they will learn how to break down and analyze problems as they debug their code.FWA

Visit http://funwithacademics.com for more details.

Ages: 8-12
$199 (R) $248.75 (N)
Location: Online
Thursdays, 3:30-4:30     1/20-3/24      ACT#12602

 

Fun with Code and Art - Pixel Art with JavaScript

Have fun learning how to write an app that you, your friends, and your family can use to create pixel art! We will write code to pick colors and draw pixels, using a mouse and keyboard. Recreate your favorite 8-bit characters or create an original! Students will learn the fundamentals of computer programming using the very popular language, JavaScript, and will be able to immediately see the results of their code. The main goals of the class are to give students a fun experience, while increasing their exposure to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) and demonstrating how technology and the arts can intersect. Students will gain an appreciation for programming and see how easy it is to learn. In addition to using their artistic and creative skills, they will learn how to break down and analyze problems as they debug their code.

Visit http://funwithacademics.com for more details.

Ages: 8-12
$199 (R) $248.75 (N)
Location: Online
Mondays, 4:00-5:00    1/24-3/31      ACT#12603

Winter LEGO Engineering Classes

Instructor: Bricks for KidzBricks 4 Kidz Logo

Amazing Animals w/ LEGO®

It’s a zoo in here! This is a unit sure to delight kids who love creatures. We’ll be building models of snakes, insects, mammals and more. Each week we’ll discuss fascinating facts about the animals we build, from the chameleon that changes colors to the seal model that waddles across the table. Students will love these moving models that celebrate the wonders of the animal kingdom.

Wednesdays are minimum days for SRVUSD.  This is a great class to take afterschool on Wednesdays!

$35 material fee.

Ages: 6yrs-12yrsBricks 4 Kidz Kids
$140 (R) $175(N)
Location: San Ramon Community Center
Wednesdays, 1/19-2/23     2:00pm-3:00pm     ACT#12453


Winter Fun w/ LEGO®

Don’t get left out in the cold! Bring the winter fun indoors with interactive Bricks 4 Kidz® models of some popular winter activities from the hair-raising thrill of the luge to more the relaxing pace of the horse and sleigh. We’ll build the all-business snowplow as well as the all-fun snow mobile. And our winter theme wouldn’t be complete without ice hockey and skiing. No snow? No problem – all you need to create these winter memories are our bricks and your imagination.

$35 material fee.

Bricks 4 Kidz Kids


Ages: 6yrs-12yrs
$140 (R) $175(N)
Location: San Ramon Community Center
Thursdays, 1/20-2/24     3:00pm-4:00pm     ACT#12454

Winter Public Speaking Classes

Instructor: Guru's EducationGuru's Education Logo

Young Masters: Creative Writing & Presenting Skills

Bring out the confidence in your children in 8 easy steps. We emphasize on teaching the techniques to think critically and write effectively. Through various persuasive, descriptive & narrative presentations, they begin to understand the importance of maintaining good body language while influencing the audience. Students become more fluent, confident and happier. We make learning EASY & FUN and prepare them for SUCCESS!

Ages: 6-10Photo
$170(R)/$212.50(N)
Location: San Ramon Community Center
Mondays, 12/6-2/14      4:15pm-5:15pm    ACT#12470

 

Learn the Skills of Magnetic Speaking: Present to Inspire & Persuade

Learn to be persuasive in 6 easy steps with ability to improve communication and convincing skills! With thought-provoking, stimulating topics and participation in narrative, persuasive, campaign speeches and debates, students will learn to make strong arguments by providing reasoning and evidence through various impromptu discussions. Students become more fluent, confident and happier! Our goal is their SUCCESS!

Ages: 9-14photo
$170(R)/$212.50(N)
Location: San Ramon Community Center
Mondays, 12/6-2/14     5:30pm-6:30pm      ACT#12471

 

Sports & Team Building Theme: Learn Critical Thinking & Debating Skills!

Bring out confidence in your children with this fun and exciting Sports & Team activity themed Public Speaking and Debate sessions. Students work in teams to learn the process of brainstorming, evaluation, communication and research. Students present motivational speeches, campaign speeches, debates, and town hall presentations on sports and related interesting topics! They participate in lot of team activities. EXCITING, FUN & INTERACTIVE CLASS!

Ages: 7-12photo
$170(R)/$212.50(N)
Location: San Ramon Community Center
Thursdays, 12/9-2/17     5:30pm-6:30pm      ACT#12472

 

Empowering Youth to Embrace Confidence

Confident speakers articulate themselves clearly. We will enhance student’s communication skills through impromptu story telling & writing about different genres!! Learning how to express oneself with conviction and persuasion has immeasurable benefits in school, family and life. Our classes will provide your child the practice to develop and deliver compelling presentations with lesser anxiety. They will learn to enjoy speaking to any size audience on any occasion confidently! We make ONLINE learning EASY & FUN!

Ages: 6-10photo $165(R)/$206.25(N)
Location: Online
Wednesdays, 12/8-2/16     4:15pm-5:15pm       ACT#12469

 

Medikids: Health Matters

Get your children excited about anatomy and essentials of medicine: Learning about our Human Body, Healthy Habits, Personal Hygiene, and Nutrition has become a necessary need in this unprecedented time. Children will focus on understanding various organs, nutrition labels, X-rays, immunity, anxiety and much more through various games and activities. Kids will also briefly work on researching & then presenting a scientific project. FUN, INFORMATIVE, INSPIRING AND EXCITING CLASS!

Ages: 7-11
$165(R)/$206.25(N)
Location: Online
Thursdays, 12/9-2/17     4:30pm-5:30pm       ACT#12473

Winter STEM Classes

Instructor: Snapology

Jedi Masters

snapology Logo

Kids will bring the worlds of Star Wars to life with their master builder skills and our intergalactic structured classes. Motivated to become a Jedi like the heroes they know as they master the Force and make their own space ships to travel through the air. Make the Force be with us!

Ages: 5-10
$125(R) $156.25(N)
Location: Dougherty Station Community Center
Mondays, 1/3-1/31     3:30pm-4:30pm      ACT#12478

 

 Mega Machines

Mega Machines robotics will have kids creating some of their favorite motorized vehicles as they learn gear ratio, sensors, pulleys, cranks and drag & drop programming. They'll build trucks, space rovers, helicopters and more that come "alive" by programming.
Snapology Project

Ages: 6-11
$125(R) $156.25(N)
Location: Dougherty Station Community Center
Saturdays, 1/8-1/29   10:00am-11:00am       ACT#12477
 

 

Creature Robotics

Creature robotics combines a kids' love of animals with building an animal inspired robotic model. As they learn gear ratio, sensors, simple machines and drag/drop programming, they'll build insects, dolphins, gorillas and more! A challenging wild time!

Ages: 6-11
$125(R) $156.25 (N)
Location: Dougherty Station Community Center
Saturdays, 2/1-2/22     3:30pm-4:30pm       ACT#12479

Young Entrepreneur Classes (Online) by Guru's Education

Instructor: Lekha Ink 

Creative Writing I

Students will learn the art of writing creatively and thinking critically. Fiction and non-fiction writing will be the focus of this session. Participants will write different types of narrative essays and stories while learning the ropes of overcoming writer's block. Grammar and vocabulary will be integrated into the session. Feedback will be provided to all students who bring in completed assignments.

Ages: 7-9
$195(R)/$243.75(N)
Location: San Ramon Community Center
Thursdays, 12/9-2/24     5:00pm-6:00pm     ACT#12474

 

Creative Writing II

Students will learn the art of writing creatively and thinking critically. Fiction and non-fiction writing will be the focus of this session. Participants will write different types of narrative essays and stories while learning the ropes of overcoming writer's block. Grammar and vocabulary will be integrated into the session. Feedback will be provided to all students who bring in completed assignments.

Ages: 10-12
$195(R)/$243.75(N)
Location: San Ramon Community Center
Thursdays, 12/9-2/24     6:15pm-7:15pm     ACT#12475