Looking for classes for your middle and high school student? Check out the following pages from our Recreation Guide.
Spring 2023 PROGRAMS
ENRICHMENT CLASSES
Kids Night Out
Would you like a night out without the kids? Do the kids need a night away from you? Well, we have just the answer – our monthly Kids’ Night Out. Children attend a themed event at the teen center offering games, activities, entertainment, and food. And you get an evening away for dinner, a movie, or another enjoyable activity. Now that sounds like a win-win solution!
Fri 3/24 6:00-9:00pm Act 18509 Iron Horse Teen Center
Fri 4/21 6:00-9:00pm Act 18501 Pine Valley Teen Center
Fri 5/19 6:00-9:00pm Act 18456 Dougherty Station Community Center
Chopped : Dumplings
Much like the beloved TV show Chopped, Cooking Round the World’s “Chopped for Teens” is an opportunity for teens to try their hand at creating a recipe and making the dish from scratch. This one-day class will focus on dumplings. Teens will be asked to make dumplings with 3 ingredients they must use, a table of alternative ingredients and cookware, a time limit, and told to create something delicious. This hands-on super fun and creative culinary program is imaginative and ideal for teen chefs!
$10 Materials Fee paid the the instructor on first day of class. (Ages: 10-15)
Thur 5/11 3:30pm-5:30pm Act# 18742
Online Driver Ed Class
Ages 15 & UP: DMV allows Teens to Receive their Learner’s Permit at age 15 ½ and a License at age 16. This class is the FIRST, Required Step that must be completed. This is an online course with videos, animated driving scenarios and sample test questions. Learn the rules of the road, major causes of traffic collisions, DMV procedures and much more. A licensed instructor is available to answer any questions. Receive DMV-approved Certificate of Completion. Sign up any time. Registration is ongoing.
Ages: 15-18 Online
Daily 3/1-5/22 All Day Act# 17795
Virtual Drivers Ed Class
This is a virtual Driver's Education class with a live instructor for ages 15½ and up. Students will enjoy a series of Driver's Education lectures including understanding the responsibilities of having a driver’s license, learning the rules of the road and accident avoidance procedures. Independent assignments will also be completed during the week. Course also includes practice questions, defensive driving movies and written test prep. Upon successful completion, students will receive a DMV-approved Certificate of Completion.
Ages: 15-18 Online
2/4-2/25 Sat 9:00am-12:00pm Act # 17296
3/4-3/25 Sat 9:00am-12:00pm Act # 18444
5/6-5/27 Sat 9:00am-12:00pm Act # 18443
Master the Skill of Debating and Presenting (Online)
Instructor: Gurus Education
In this Online debate session students learn various debate concepts and learn to write full-length constructive and refutation speeches with different layouts. They begin to do research and debate on current affair topics. It not only improves their speaking and critical thinking skills but also expands their general knowledge and helps deliver compelling presentations with lesser anxiety. We prepare them for School Debate Tournaments!!
LEADERSHIP CLASS
Teen Service Leadership
Instructor: San Ramon Staff
Experience plus education is a well-known formula for success. This is true for college applicants and those seeking career opportunities. However, for many teens, aspiring for success, it can be hard to find meaningful service opportunities in their community to pair with their education. The City of San Ramon Parks & Community Services Department has created the Teen Service and Leadership program to give teens in San Ramon meaningful opportunities, in their community, to help them grow and become future leaders. Participants will gain hands on experiences within the Parks & Community Services department learning to work as a team, meet deadlines, assist with community events, network with City Staff and learn important “soft skills” to interact with the public and co-workers. In addition to learned skills, this is a great item to add on resumes and college applications.
This nine week program will take place in the classroom, as well as include several outside of the classroom community service experiences on weekends and evenings to provide beneficial volunteer opportunities.
- Volunteering at City Special Events
- Attending a City Commission or City Advisory Board meeting (great way to learn how City Government works)
- Forest Home Farms events & programs
The complete nine week calendar will be given to all participants at the first class meeting.
Ages: 12-17
SPORTS CLASSES
Table Tennis Beginners/Intermediate
For aspiring players with no to some experience who intend to compete in USATT-sanctioned tournaments. Students will learn counters, footwork, serves, and receive stroke and video analysis. Ages: 10-18
Class at Fremont Table Tennis Academy in San Ramon
Sat 12/3-12/17 3:00pm-4:00pm Act#16197
REGISTRATION
There are four ways to register for classes:
- Register online at Civic Rec.
- Mail-In in to 12501 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon, CA 94583
- Fax-In in (925) 830-5162
- Walk-in and register at the Community Center at Central Park, Alcosta Senior Center, or San Ramon Olympic Pool and Aquatic Center.