City of Piedmont Recreation Activity Guide Fall 2021

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R Piedmont Resident N non-Resident w Walking tRansPoRtation (see P. 44) f Fee included (see P. 44) piedmont.ca.gov/activityguide 1 save the date

city of piedmont’s 23rd annual HARVEST FESTIVAL Sunday, September 19, 2021 | 11 am–3 pm | Piedmont Park Farmers Market, Food Trucks, Carnival, Jazz Festival, & Edibles Contest

Piedmont Recreation Department Harvest Festival Movie in the Park “Bee Movie” Friday, September 17, 2021, 7:20 pm Piedmont Park *

2 city of piedmont recreation department 510 420-3070 City of Piedmont Recreation Department City of Piedmont Activity Guide 358 Hillside Avenue, Piedmont CA 94611

Inside this issue A message from the director We’re baaack! Actually, we haven’t gone any- Events Special Events ...... 4–5 where as the Piedmont Recreation Depart- Registration Information & Policies ...... 6 ment has been here for the community Recreation Contacts ...... 7 throughout the rainbow-colored tiers of COVID. What’s back then? More classes, events Locations ...... 7 (remember those?), scavenger hunts and THIS Schoolmates Afterschool & Mini Mates ...... 8 Activity Guide. Chelle Putzer Creative Arts Youth & Teen ...... 10–11 PRD is committed to creating safe and engaging community programs—from classes Dance Youth ...... 13 to sports to events, we’ve filled your social Sports Youth ...... 15–16 calendar through the end of the year. We are excited to bring back events in a way where Youth & Teen ...... 17–18 everyone feels welcome and safe.

PRD Sports ...... 19 ■ Try (it) Out Tuesdays? Let’s go! Middle School ...... 22–23 ■ Movies in the Park? Of course! Martial Arts Youth ...... 25 ■ Hanukkah Scavenger Hunt? You betcha! Special Interest Youth ...... 27 ■ Noon Year’s Eve? You’ve gotta see it, to believe it! Camps Holiday ...... 29–30 We hope you enjoy the new look and feel of Adults & Seniors Activities ...... 32–33 the Autumn Activity Guide. You will find the Facilities Rentals ...... 34 same important information about our after school programs, classes, holiday camps, youth Piedmont Map Find a Location ...... 35 sports and events all within a bright and color- Directory City & Community Contacts . . . . . 36 ful layout! There is truly something for every- one in the 2021 Autumn Activity Guide! Fall Session I August 23–October 10 The entire PRD team would like to thank Fall Session II October 11 – November 21 you for your continued support! Fall Session III November 29–December 19 Holiday Programs November 22–24, December 20–23 No Programs September 6, November 11, 25, December 24–31

piedmont.ca.gov/activityguide 3 PRD Halloween Treasure Hunt October 25–October 30, 2021 | $10/player Prize pick-up: October 31st | 10 am–1 pm Tot Parade: October 31st | 12–1 pm

Treasure hunters assemble! Explorer Cavendish returns PRD Hanukkah Celebration and he needs your help again Piedmont! Join PRD and Explorer Cavendish this Halloween for another fun- Donuts & Dreidels filled week of treasure hunting throughout Piedmont. Sunday, December 5, 2021 | 10 am–12 pm | $10/child This 5-day long treasure hunt is a great way to explore Piedmont Community Hall, 711 Highland Avenue Piedmont as a family, while having fun solving clues and getting into the spirit of Halloween. Pick-up your prize on This festive family event features a holiday-themed October 31st. scavenger hunt and crafts, dreidel, menorah making, and Tot Costume Parade for children up to 5 years old starts fun for the whole family! Coffee, juice and Hanukkah at 12:00pm. Prize pick-up and Tot Parade at Communty sufganiyots (jelly donuts) will be served. Open to all. Hall. Register to reserve your space in the treasure hunt Children under 2 years are free. and get ready for another exciting adventure!

Piedmont Recreation Department

Noon Year’s Eve Friday, December 31, 2021 | 11 am–12:30 pm | $10/child Piedmont Veterans Memorial Building 401 Highland Avenue

Ring in 2022 with PRD! Celebrate with music, crafts, a count- down at noon, balloon drop and a whole lot of fun! Children under 2 years are free.

4 city of piedmont recreation department 510 420-3070 Piedmont Tree Lighting Ceremony Wednesday, December 1, 2021 | 7 pm Piedmont Community Hall Sponsored by Piedmont Beautification Foundation and the Piedmont Garden Club

Piedmont Recreation Department Santa Breakfast Saturday, December 11, 2021 | 9–11 am | $10/child Piedmont Community Hall, 711 Highland Avenue

Bagels and juice for the kids, coffee for the grownups, and fun holiday crafts for everyone! Get your picture taken with Santa, share your wish list, and donate an unwrapped gift to Toys for Tots! Children under 2 years are free.

Piedmont Recreation Department Movies in the Park July 30, 8:30 pm: “Sing” Aug 27, 7:45 pm: “Trolls World Tour” Sept: 17, 7:20 pm: “Bee Movie” Piedmont Park

piedmont.ca.gov/activityguide 5 Information & Policies See pages 35–36 for City map and ☞ Community Contacts

Three ways to register Withdrawals Missed Classes Online: Visit piedmont.ca.gov/activityguide. All withdrawal requests must be submitted Refunds are not issued for for missed classes. You can register use Visa, Mastercard, Discover directly to PRD via email (prdrefunds@pied- Class Transfers requests 5 business days or eCheck with your username and password. mont.ca.gov) or phone (510 420-3070) during or more prior to the start of the class are Walk-in: Register in person Monday–Friday, office hours, Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm reviewed by PRD Staff and are only permis- 8:30am–5:00pm at the Recreation Depart- (excluding City holidays). sible if the original program is over the min- ment, 358 Hillside Avenue, Piedmont. A request made: imum enrollment. Transfer must be to a By phone: Call the Recreation Department ■ 10 Business Days or More prior to the program of equal or greater cost. Trans- Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm at 510 420- start of the program will receive a full refund fer requests after PRD withdrawal window 3070. Have your payment information ready. or credit to account. are not allowed unless approved by both the instructor and PRD staff. ■ Within 5–10 Business Days prior to the When to register start of the program may receive a refund Inclement Weather or Smoke Days Online registration for Piedmont residents to the original form of payments, minus the If classes or recreation activities are cancelled begins on July 28th at 9:00am. Online reg- convenience fee (3% for credit cards, 1% for due to inclement weather or poor air quality, istration for non-Piedmont residents echecks) or credit to account. For an account (and rescheduling is not an option). A refund begins on August 12th at 9:00am. Regis- credit, the amount credited will also be less will be issued at the end of the session. the convenience fee. A convenience fee will tration is required for all programs and activ- Photo Policy ities. You are not considered registered until not be charged again when the credit is used PRD occasionally takes photos of department you have paid all fees and have have received for a future registration of equal or lesser programs that may include enrolled partici- a confirmation. value. ■ Less than 5 Business Days prior to the pants. Photos taken during programs, events Up-to-the-Minute Activities start of the program will be considered on a or activities may be used in future department Activities are sometimes added after this pub- case by case basis and only permissible if the promotional materials. If you do not want lication goes to print. Please visit our regis- original program is over the minimum enroll- your child’s photo used, please contact the tration website, CommunityPass for the most ment required. Request must be approved by Recreation Department. up-to-date activities. the instructor and PRD Staff. If approved a Inclusion Statement refund or credit to account minus a 10% Class The Piedmont Recreation Department is com- - Withdrawal Fee. fee for fee for mitted to providing inclusive and equitable piedmont non-piedmont ■ Late Withdrawal Requests after the start programs for all, regardless of gender identity, resident resident of a program will not be issued unless there age, race, health status, national origin, rela- Example Class $225 is an exceptional situation and it is approved r$200 N tionship status, sexual orientation, disability, ages 8–14 by the instructor and PRD staff. A 10% Class ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and religion. Activity descriptions help you decide if you or Withdrawal Fee will be charged, the prorated Please contact PRD staff to determine the best your child would enjoy what a given course - amount for any classes attended, and any fit for your child. additional fees (if applicable: non-resident fee, has to offer. The Piedmont Recreation Depart Certain programs are listed as being either for Facility Preservation Fee). Instructors will need ment (PRD) prides itself on the many, varied girls or boys—PRD recognizes that these terms to approve the return of any material fees. course offerings in its Acitivity Guide.3:30pm–5:00pm do not fit every individual. PRD welcomes all Wed Sept 4–Oct 16 (7×) Credit to account only, no refunds. 194115 3:30pm–5:00pm cis, trans, non-binary, gender non-conforming, 194116 Wed Oct 23–Dec 11 (7×) class start Schoolmates and Preschool Programs have sep- gender queer and any male or female-identi- start date to and end times course end date arate refund policies. fied participants. number number day class of classes Cancellations Facility Preservation Fee (FPF) is held f When the class minimum is not reached, we For each sports program sign-up with a fee of N Non-piedmont resident Piedmont Resident . 44) reserves the right to either postpone the $50 or higher, a surcharge will be added to the R vation Fee included (see p facility preser . 44) beginning of the program, or cancel the pro- program fee, to be deposited into a dedicated f tation available (see p Walking Transpor gram and issue refunds. w fund for preservation and replacement of ath- letic facilities or maintenance.

6 city of piedmont recreation department 510 420-3070 Piedmont Recreation Department Main Office Locations 510 420-3070 [email protected] Chelle Putzer, Recreaton Director 510 420-3070 [email protected] 801 Magnolia East Wing 801 Magnolia Avenue Jackson Stearns, Recreation Supervisor Beach Playfield/Tennis Courts 333 Linda Avenue 510 420-3075 [email protected] Beach School / Beach Schoolmates 100 Lake Avenue Katrina Morris, Recreation Supervisor 510 420-3072 [email protected] Becker Playfield at Havens School Bonita & Oakland Avenues Eva Phalen, Recreation Supervisor Buzz Redford Gym (PMS) 740 Magnolia Avenue 510 420-3087 [email protected] Coaches Playfield 898 Red Rock Road Cora Wood, Administrative Assistant Corey Reich Tennis Center (CRTC) Vista & Bonita Avenue 510 420-3070 [email protected] Dracena Park 130 Dracena Avenue Jessica Pomey, Administrative Assistant 510 420-3070 [email protected] Hampton Park Hampton & LaSalle Avenues Hampton Field / Hampton Playschool Building John Wilk, Recreation Coordinator Basketball Courts / Tennis Courts 510 420-3089 [email protected] Havens School / Schoolmates 323 Highland Avenue Steven Chavarria, Recreation Coordinator 510 420-6223 [email protected] Kennelly Skate Park (see hours, below*) 898 Red Rock Road Carrie Villa, Recreation Coordinator Morrison Gym (PMS) 740 Magnolia Avenue 510 420-3074 [email protected] Park Tennis Courts (Piedmont Park) 711 Highland Avenue David Hopkins, Asst. Schoolmates Coordinator PCC - Piedmont Community Church 400 Highland Avenue 510 420-3078 [email protected] Beach Schoolmates PCH - Piedmont Community Hall 711 Highland Avenue 510 420-3077 [email protected] Amphitheatre / Community Park / Lower Level (LL) Havens Schoolmates PRD - Piedmont Recreation Department 358 Hillside Avenue 510 420-3078 [email protected] 1st Floor / 2nd Floor / Attic / Lawn / Picnic Tables Wildwood Schoolmates PHS - Piedmont High School 800 Magnolia Avenue 510 420-3076 [email protected] Binks Gym / Dance Studio/Witter Baseball Field/Witter Track Witter Football Field / Witter Softball Field PMS - Piedmont Middle School 740 Magnolia Avenue Sport Courts / MPR: Multi Purpose Room / Woodshop Piedmont Community Pool (CLOSED) 777 Magnolia Avenue Veterans Memorial Building / Kitchen 401 Highland Avenue Wildwood School / Wildwood Schoolmates 301 Wildwood Avenue

*Kennelly Skate Park is located above Coaches Field on Moraga Avenue. Fall Park Hours: Aug 9–Nov 7: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 3:45–6:30pm. Weekends & PUSD Holidays: 1–6pm. Park will be closed during inclement weather or smoke days.

piedmont.ca.gov/activityguide 7 Schoolmates Afterschool Care Registration opens July 28th on CommunityPass

Schoolmates is Back! Beach, Havens & Wildwood Schoolmates Sites Monday–Friday* | 2–6 pm | Grades: TK–5 Fees: 5-Day: $860/month 3-Day: $516/month 2-Day: $344/month After a long year off, PRD is excited for the return of our after-school care program—Schoolmates! Schoolmates is the perfect place for kids to learn through play and have fun after school. Each afternoon features fun themes, games, crafts, sports and more; led by experienced, fun, and trained PRD staff. To help ensure the safety of children during COVID, Schoolmates will continue offering the program in stables groups with monthly registration options. Drop-in and hourly registration will not be available this school year. For additional questions, please contact Jackson Stearns at [email protected]. Minimates Returns! *Hours are subject to change based on final PUSD bell Havens Schoolmates | Monday–Friday schedule. AM TK Students: 11:45 am–3 pm (2 pm on Wednesday) PM TK Students: 8:30–11:45 am (10:20 am on Wed.) Fees: 5-Day: $656/month Schoolmates Break Camps 3-Day: $419/month Beach, Havens, Wildwood Schoolmates 2-Day: $279/month November 22, 23 & 24 Min: 6; Max: 28 December 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29 Minimates is back! PRD is excited to bring back our Mini- 9 am–5 pm | $86/day mates program, designed specifically for PUSD Transitional Min: 6; Max: 40 Kindergarten (TK) students. At Minimates, TK students will School is out, and it’s time to play with Schoolmates! continue to learn, grow, and have fun through age-appro- Join your Schoolmates friends and staff for one-day priate games, crafts, and sports led by PRD’s experienced adventures during the holidays this year. One-day Schoolmates staff. Throughout the year we’ll have fun camps will feature creative themes, special activities themes and creative activities that keep kids engaged and and crafts, and all the fun we can pack into each day. having fun, while they continue to make friends, learn, and adjust to their school day schedule.

Photo: Julie Reichle 8 Registration opens July 28th on CommunityPass

Creative Arts

piedmont.ca.gov/activityguide 9 Creative Arts Youth & Teen

Nanci’s Musiktime Classes Jewelry Making: Beading Clay: Pinch, Coil & Slab for Children Basics ages 8–12 r$217 N$242 ages 0–5 r$110 N$130 ages 8–12 r$226 N$251 You may be thinking, ‘ouch!’ Don’t worry, these are techniques on clay, not your arm! You’ll Join us with your little one for a joyful morn- Ready to take your first step on your jewelry learn how to make striking pinch, coil, and ing of music making with friends. We’ll bounce, making journey? In this beginner beading class, slab pots with a very special tool—your own sing, chant, giggle, move, play instruments, get to know the tools of the trade, and all the hands! Material Fee: $42 and dance. Nanci Schneidinger has been lead- techniques you need to know to start creating ing music classes for Oakland/Piedmont fam- unique, dazzling beaded jewelry from scratch! Tue Aug 24–Oct 5 (7×) 4:30–5:30pm ilies for over 20 years. Children of all ages are Students will gain the knowledge and skill Instructor: Stacee Gillelen, Dragonfly Designs, LLC Location: Recreation Building Attic delighted with her puppetry and her creative to create their own jewelry pieces. This class Min: 8; Max: 10 teaching style. Class participants will receive is a prerequisite for all other jewelry making access to Nanci’s Fall Spotify playlist which courses. Material Fee: $51 includes familiar folk favorites, as well as fun Tue Aug 24–Oct 5 (7×) 3:30–4:30pm Creative Drama: Puppetry new engaging melodies for your home and car Instructor: Stacee Gillelen, Dragonfly Designs, LLC ages 6–10 r$198 N$223 rides. Sibling discount available. Contact PRD Location: Recreation Building Attic This program introduces students to the mag- Min: 8; Max: 12 to register. ical world of puppetry through hands-on craft Thur Aug 26–Oct 7 (7×) 9:45–10:15am projects, exploration, and performance work- Thur Aug 26–Oct 7 (7×) 10:30–11:00am Painting: Birds of a shops. Each day, students will make puppet Thur Aug 26–Oct 7 (7×) 11:15–11:45am crafts and explore different styles of puppetry Instructor: Nanci’s Musiktime Feather through use of puppets and various media. Location: 801 Magnolia East Wing ages 8–12 r$186 N$206 Min: 4; Max: 12 On the final day, students will present a vari- Get a birds-eye view of how to sketch and ety show using the puppets they have made paint a trio of feathered friends against a throughout the program. A great time is guar- Nanci’s Musiktime Classes cheery blue sky! In this acrylic painting class, anteed for all! young artists will learn fundamental brush for Children M/W/F Nov 29–Dec 17 (9×) 3:30–5:30pm techniques to create depth and contrast while ages 0–5 $80 $92 Instructor: Fool Moon Theatre Arts r N giving their subject matter fun personalities. Location: 801 Magnolia East Wing Join us with your little one for a joyful morn- Material Fee: $36 Min: 6; Max: 12 ing of music making with friends. We’ll bounce, Tue Oct 12–Nov 16 (6×) 3:30–4:30pm sing, chant, giggle, move, play instruments, Instructor: Stacee Gillelen, Dragonfly Designs, LLC and dance. Nanci Schneidinger has been lead- Location: 801 Magnolia East Wing ing music classes for Oakland/Piedmont fam- Min: 8; Max: 12 ilies for over 20 years. Children of all ages are delighted with her puppetry and her creative teaching style. Class participants will receive access to Nanci’s Fall Spotify playlist which includes familiar folk favorites, as well as fun new engaging melodies for your home and car rides. Sibling discount available. Contact PRD to register. Thur Oct 14–Nov 18 (5×) 9:45–10:15am Thur Oct 14–Nov 18 (5×) 10:30–11:00am Thur Oct 14–Nov 18 (5×) 11:15–11:45am Instructor: Nanci’s Musiktime Location: 801 Magnolia East Wing Min: 4; Max: 12

10 city of piedmont recreation department 510 420-3070 Kids’ Carpentry Kids’ Carpentry Clay, Crafts & Goodies ages 5–6 ages 8–11 ages 8–13 Kids Carpentry is designed for students to gain Kids Carpentry is designed for students to gain Every other week will be dedicated to clay experience in measuring, physical engineering, experience in measuring, physical engineering, projects. We will explore ways to make clay abstract reasoning, applied math, fine motor abstract reasoning, applied math, fine motor animal sculptures, dragons, castles & houses, skill, patience, and safe use of hand carpen- skill, patience, and safe use of hand carpen- penguins jars, jewelry boxes, plates, bowls, or try tools. Projects evolve with each student’s try tools. Projects evolve with each student’s even your favorite video game character...sky’s pace. There are a variety of projects such as pace. There are a variety of projects such as the limit, it’s camper’s choice. Wheel throwing boats, trucks, bird feeders, doll furniture, air- boats, trucks, bird feeders, doll furniture, air- will be taught if classes are allowed indoors. planes, etc. Please wear closed toe shoes. planes, etc. Please wear closed toe shoes. Alternating weeks will be craft time. Past proj- Material Fee: $25 (Session I), $15 (Session II) Material Fee: $25 (Session I), $15 (Session II) ects for crafts weeks have been: game making, mosaics, slime making, mix media sculpture, Session I r$220 N$245 Session I r$220 N$245 Thur Aug 26–Oct 7 (7×) 2:15–3:15pm Thur Aug 26–Oct 7 (7×) 4:20–5:30pm marbleized rock painting, exploding chalk, and cracked marbles! Session II r$185 N$210 Session II r$185 N$210 Thur Oct 14–Dec 9 (6×)* 2:15–3:15pm Thur Oct 14–Dec 9 (6×)* 4:20–5:30pm Wednesdays we will start the day by pre- Instructor: Casey Nutt Instructor: Casey Nutt paring a special snack together outside. Stu- Location: Veterans Memorial Building Location: Veterans Memorial Building dents have chosen to have hot chocolate, Min: 4; Max: 7 *No class on Nov 4, 11 & 25 Min: 4; Max: 8 *No class on Nov 4, 11 & 25 pizza, quesadillas, muffins, cupcakes, ice cream sundaes and more. Some food will be made Kids’ Carpentry Clay & Crafts Exploration by students and some ahead of time by the instructor. A delicious mid-week treat. ages 6–9 ages 5–7 For Session III, same as Sessions I & II except, Kids Carpentry is designed for students to gain Every other week will be dedicated to clay two weeks will be dedicated to clay projects & experience in measuring, physical engineering, projects. We will explore ways to make clay one week for crafts. Material Fee: $60 (Session abstract reasoning, applied math, fine motor animal sculptures, dragons, castles & houses, I & II), $40 (Session III) skill, patience, and safe use of hand carpen- penguins jars, jewelry boxes, plates, bowls— try tools. Projects evolve with each student’s sky’s the limit, it’s your choice. Alternat- Session I r$580 N$610 pace. There are a variety of projects such as ing weeks will be craft time. Past projects Wed/Fri Aug 25–Oct 6 (13×)* 3:30–5:00pm boats, trucks, bird feeders, doll furniture, air- for crafts weeks have been: light jars, mosa- Session II r$564 N$594 planes, etc. Please wear closed toe shoes. ics, slime making, sun prints, marbleized rock Wed/Fri Oct 13–Nov 19 (12×) 3:30–5:00pm Material Fee: $25 (Session I), $15 (Session II) painting, and exploding chalk! Session III r$295 N$325 Session I r$220 N$245 For Session III, basic ceramic building and Wed/Fri Dec 1–Dec 17 (6×) 3:30–5:00pm Thur Aug 26–Oct 7 (7×) 3:15–4:20pm finishing skills will be taught. Instructor will Instructor: Catrina Marchetti Location: Recreation Building Attic Session II $185 $210 lead classes to make clay animal sculptures, r N Min: 5; Max: 12 *No class on Oct 8 Thur Oct 14–Dec 9 (6×)* 3:15–4:20pm dragons, castles and houses, penguins jars, Instructor: Casey Nutt jewelry boxes, plates, bowls, or even your Location: Veterans Memorial Building favorite video game character. Material Fee: Min: 4; Max: 8 *No class on Nov 4, 11 & 25 $35 (Session I & II), $15 (Session III) Session I r$285 N$315 Mon Aug 23–Oct 4 (6×)* 3:30–4:30pm Session II r$285 N$315 Mon Oct 11–Nov 15 (6×) 3:30–4:30pm Session III r$135 N$155 Mon Nov 29–Dec 13 (3×) 3:30–4:30pm Instructor: Catrina Marchetti Location: Recreation Building Attic Min: 5; Max: 10 *No class on Sept 6

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12 city of piedmont recreation department 510 420-3070 Dance Youth Scottish Highland Dance: Beginner ages 8+ r$150 N$170 Learn the dances of the Scottish Highlands Move & Groove Yoga + Hip Hop Fun & Fitness including Fling, Sword dance, and Reel. Build Dance ages 4.5–6.5 stamina, strength and confidence in our sup- ages 5–8 Get groovin’ this season with hip hop fun and portive, friendly dance community. No previ- ous dance experience is necessary. Bring water Join Teacher Juliana for a fun & playful explo- fitness! This class incorporates both fun exer- and mat. Wear shorts or leggings and flat ration of both yoga and dance! Our goal is cise movements with dynamic dance rou- dance slippers with no heels. to make healthy movement fun and inspire tines. Children will participate in agility drills, light strength and conditioning drills, dance Mon Sept 13–Oct 18 (6×)* 7:00–9:00pm your children to express themselves in a posi- Mon Oct 25–Dec 6 (6×)* 7:00–9:00pm tive environment. This class will uniquely mix activities and more! Each class will include a beginner dance routine. No prior experience is Instructor: Ann McGrael Galvez playful yoga poses, music, and creative dance Location: PHS Dance Studio needed. sequences with the goal of developing self-ex- Min: 1; Max: 10 *No class on Sept 6 & Nov 22 pression and self-confidence. Activities will Session I r$140 N$160 develop motor skills, coordination, and bal- Fri Aug 27–Oct 8 (7×) 4:30–5:20pm Scottish Highland Dance: ance. We’ll customize each class based on the Session II r$100 N$115 Beginner (1 hour) interest and abilities of the participants. All Fri Oct 22–Nov 19 (5×) 4:30–5:20pm levels are welcome. Instructor: Beat Box Dance Academy ages 8+ r$75 N$170 Location: Veterans Memorial Building Session I r$395 N$425 For those that feel a 1 hour option is the best Min: 6; Max: 12 Tue/Thur Aug 24–Oct 7 (14×) 3:00–4:00pm way for them to start their dance journey. Learn the dances of the Scottish Highlands Session II r$320 N$350 Tue/Thur Oct 12–Nov 18 (11×)* 3:00–4:00pm Hip Hop Fun & Fitness including Fling, Sword dance, and Reel. Build Instructor: ANTS Sports & Enrichment ages 7–12 stamina, strength and confidence in our sup- portive, friendly dance community. No previ- Location: Beach Playfield Get groovin’ this season with hip hop fun and Min: 6; Max: 8 *No class on Nov 11 ous dance experience is necessary. Bring water fitness! This class incorporates both fun exer- and mat. Wear shorts or leggings and flat cise movements with dynamic dance rou- dance slippers with no heels. tines. Children will participate in agility drills, Mon Sept 13–Oct 18 (6×)* 7:00–8:00pm light strength and conditioning drills, dance Mon Oct 25–Dec 6 (6×)* 7:00–8:00pm activities and more! Each class will include a Instructor: Ann McGrael Galvez beginner dance routine. No prior experience is Location: PHS Dance Studio needed. Min: 1; Max: 10 *No class on Sept 6 & Nov 22 Session I r$140 N$160 Fri Aug 27–Oct 8 (7×) 3:30–4:20pm Scottish Highland Dance: Session II r$100 N$115 Intermediate/Advanced Fri Oct 22–Nov 19 (5×) 3:30–4:20pm ages 10+ r$150 N$170 Session III $120 $140 r N Dancers will add more Highland, National Wed/Thur Dec 1–Dec 16 (6×) 3:30–4:30pm and other Scottish dances to their repertoire Instructor: Beat Box Dance Academy such as Seann Triubhas, Lilt and Flora. Danc- Location: Veterans Memorial Building (Session I & II), PHS Dance Studio (Session III) ers will continue to build strength and stamina Min: 6; Max: 16 and improve their technique. Opportunities for performance and choreography may be offered. Mon Sept 13–Oct 18 (6×)* 7:00–9:00pm Mon Oct 25–Dec 6 (6×)* 7:00–9:00pm Instructor: Ann McGrael Galvez Location: PHS Dance Studio Min: 1; Max: 12 *No class on Sept 6 & Nov 22

Photo: Julie Reichle

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14 city of piedmont recreation department 510 420-3070 Sports Youth BaseballTots ages 3–5 r$135 N$155 BaseballTots was designed to give children a positive first step into America’s Pastime. One Village Soccer Super Soccer Stars: Classic Using our progressional curriculum and mod- ified equipment, participants learn baseball age 2 r$200 N$225 f Skills Classes fundamentals and social skills through a series Players are introduced to FUNdamental soc- ages 2–7 $257 $287 r N f of fast-paced instructional circuits and devel- cer skills. Players learn to use their feet, build The focal point at this age group is for your opmental games. Development objectives coordination, follow direction, socialize with child to be comfortable with the ball by fur- include throwing, catching, hitting, baserun- coach and other players, and have fun. ther developing soccer skills such as dribbling, ning, balance, body movement, hand/eye coor- Tue/Thur Nov 30–Dec 16 (6×) 10:25–11:10am shooting and the introduction of passing. dination, self-esteem, teamwork, and sports- Instructor: One Village Sports Classes include partner activities to promote manship. Location: Hampton Playfield Min: 4; Max: 12 sharing, listening, respect and cooperation. Tue Aug 31–Oct 5 (6×) 12:00–12:45pm Physical activities include dynamic exercises Tue Oct 12–Nov 16 (6×) 12:00–12:45pm like moving with pace, changing directions and Instructor: Skyhawks Sports One Village Soccer lateral agility. All participants must bring their Location: Veterans Memorial Building age 3 own soccer ball. Min: 6; Max: 8 Players are introduced to FUNdamental soc- Ages 2–3 cer skills. Players learn to use their feet, build Tue Aug 24–Oct 5 (6×) 3:00pm–3:40pm SuperTots Sports Medley coordination, follow direction, socialize with Ages 3–4 ages 3–5 r$113 N$133 coach and other players and have fun. Tue Aug 24–Oct 5 (6×) 3:45pm–4:30pm This multi-sport program was designed to Session I r$230 N$260 f ages 5–7 introduce kids to a variety of sports in one Tue Aug 24–Oct 5 (7×) 9:30–10:20am Tue Aug 24–Oct 5 (6×) 4:35pm–5:35pm fun-filled setting. SuperTots coaches will intro- duce their young athletes to a variety of dif- Session III r$200 N$225 f Instructor: Super Soccer Stars Tue/Thur Nov 30–Dec 16 (6×) 9:30–10:20am Location: Linda Beach Playfield ferent sports: baseball, basketball, flag foot- Instructor: One Village Sports Min: 4; Max 12 ball, soccer, track & field. Our age-appropriate Location: Hampton Playfield curriculum, modified equipment, and highly Min: 4; Max: 12 Super Soccer Stars: Classic trained staff provide a positive environment Skills Classes where players of all abilities can develop at Preschool Sports their own pace with lots of encouragement ages 2–7 r$224N$249f and a big focus on fun. ages 3–5 r$135 N$155 The focal point at this age group is for your Thur Oct 14–Nov 18 (5×)* 1:15–2:00pm This multi-sport class combines baseball, bas- child to be comfortable with the ball by fur- Instructor: Skyhawks Sports ketball, flag football, soccer, and track & field ther developing soccer skills such as dribbling, Location: Veterans Memorial Building into one fun-filled program. Through inter- shooting and the introduction of passing. Min: 6; Max: 8 *No class on Nov 11 active drills and skill-based games, partici- Classes include partner activities to promote pants gain the skills, confidence, and passion sharing, listening, respect and cooperation. HoopsterTots to take the next step in their athletic develop- Physical activities include dynamic exercises ages 3–5 r$135 N$155 ment. Skyhawks staff provide a safe and pos- like moving with pace, changing directions and Hoopster Tots was designed to give children a itive environment where young athletes can lateral agility. All participants must bring their positive first step to the exciting game of bas- learn the essential skills, rules, and strategies, own soccer ball. ketball. Using our progressional curriculum and of each sport. Your child will leave with new modified equipment, participants learn bas- skills, new friends, and a new love for sports. Ages 2–3 ketball fundamentals and social skills through Wed Sept 1–Oct 6 (6×) 12:15–1:00pm Tue Oct 12–Nov 16 (6x) 3:00pm–3:40pm Wed Oct 13–Nov 17 (6×) 12:15–1:00pm Ages 3–4 a series of fast-paced instructional circuits and developmental games. Development objec- Instructor: Skyhawks Sports Tue Oct 12–Nov 16 (6x) 3:45pm–4:30pm Location: Veterans Memorial Building tives include dribbling, passing, shooting, ages 5–7 Min: 7; Max: 14 rebounding, balance, body movement, hand/ Tue Oct 12–Nov 16 (6x) 4:35pm–5:35pm eye coordination, self-esteem, teamwork, and Instructor: Super Soccer Stars sportsmanship. Location: Linda Beach Playfield Min: 4; Max 12 Tue Aug 31–Oct 5 (6×) 1:15–2:00pm Tue Oct 12–Nov 16 (6×) 1:15–2:00pm Instructor: Skyhawks Sports Location: Veterans Memorial Building Photo: Julie Reichle Min: 6; Max: 8

R Piedmont Resident N Non-resident f Fee included (see p. 6) piedmont.ca.gov/activityguide 15 Sports Youth Anteaters Lacrosse: Beginners Lacrosse ages 5–10 r$290 N$320 f Stanford Lacrosse Head Coach Paul Jepsen One Village Soccer One Village Baseball leads boys and girls through skills and game ages 4–5 ages 4–5 r$295 N$325f sessions embedded with teamwork, deci- Players will learn ball mastery skills, close drib- Introduction to baseball through fun and sion-making, and leadership lessons designed bling skills, shooting, and fun games to help engaging activities. Players build coordination, to foster athletic and personal growth. In build players’ confidence and inspire them socialization skills and baseball FUNdamen- addition to lacrosse fundamentals, teach- to love soccer. All levels are welcome, as we’ll tals in a nurturing environment that’s sure to ing includes age-appropriate athletic develop- help players improve to their own next level. inspire the love of the game. ment, athletic movement, and coordination. Tue/Thur Nov 30–Dec 16 (6×) 3:30–4:45pm And best of all, lacrosse is so much fun! No Session I r$240 N$270f Instructor: One Village Sports equipment needed—sticks are provided! Tue Aug 24–Oct 5 (7×) 10:30–11:20am Location: Havens Elementary Becker Field Tue/Thur Aug 24–Sept 16 (8×) 4:00–5:00pm Session III r$200 N$225f Min: 5; Max: 12 Instructor: Paul Jepsen Tue/Thur Nov 30–Dec 16 (6×) 11:20am–12:10pm Location: Havens Elementary Becker Field Instructor: One Village Sports Min: 6; Max: 12 Location: Hampton Playfield One Village Soccer Min: 4; Max: 14 ages 7–10 Skyline Lacrosse: Beginner Players will learn ball mastery skills, close drib- Stick Skills One Village Soccer bling skills, shooting, and fun soccer fitness grades 1–3 ages 4–6 to help build players’ confidence and inspire them to love soccer. All levels are welcome, as Introduction to lacrosse for young players. Players will learn ball mastery skills, close drib- we’ll help players improve to their own next Clinic teaches the fundamentals of the sport bling skills, shooting, and fun soccer games level. with fun, safe, and exciting games and drills. to help build players’ confidence and inspire Equipment can be provided. them to love soccer. All levels are welcome, as Session I r$600 N$630 f we’ll help players improve to their own next Mon/Wed Aug 23–Oct 6 (13×)* 3:30–4:45pm Session I r$200 N$225 f Wed Aug 24–Oct 5 (7×) 3:30–4:30pm level. Session II r$565 N$595 f Mon/Wed Oct 11–Nov 17 (12×) 3:30–4:45pm Session II $175 $195 Session I r$595 N$625f r N f Wed Oct 13–Nov 17 (6×) 3:30–4:30pm Mon/Wed Aug 23–Oct 6 (13×)* 3:30–4:45pm Session III r$295 N$325 f Mon/Wed Nov 29–Dec 15 (6×) 3:30–4:30pm Instructor: Skyline Lacrosse Session II r$565 N$595f Location: Coaches Field Instructor: One Village Sports Mon/Wed Oct 11–Nov 17 (12×) 3:30–4:45pm Min: 6; Max: 16 Location: Beach Playfield (Mon); Havens Elemen- Session III r$295 N$325f tary Becker Field (Wed) Mon/Wed Nov 29–Dec 15 (6×) 3:30–4:30pm Min: 5; Max: 14 *No class Sept 6 Agility, Coordination & Instructor: One Village Sports Location: Beach Playfield (Mon); Havens Elemen- Sports Fitness tary Becker Field (Wed) Fall Youth Ultimate ages 7–11 Min: 5; Max: 12 *No class Sept 6 ages 7–14 r$182N$207f Athletes will learn a variety of agility and coor- Learn to play one of the fastest growing sports dination building, sports specific exercises in a in the world: Ultimate Frisbee! It combines fun and engaging camp. We’ll help build ath- some of the most exciting elements of basket- letes’ confidence and inspire them to be more ball, soccer, and non-contact football. Ultimate well-rounded and versatile athletes. is not just another sport, as it places equal Session I r$340 N$370f focus on fostering character, community, and Tue Aug 24–Oct 5 (7×) 3:30–4:45pm competition, and provides a healthy, positive, Session II $520 $550 physical and social outlet for all. r N f Tue/Thur Oct 12–Nov 18 (11×)* 3:30–4:45pm Thur Oct 14–Dec 9 (7×)* 3:45–5:00pm Instructor: Bay Area Disc Association Session III r$295 N$325f Location: Beach Playfield Tue/Thur Nov 30–Dec 16 (6×) 3:30–4:45pm Min: 10; Max: 30 *No class on Nov 11 Instructor: One Village Sports Location: Coaches Field (Session I); Havens Elemen- tary Becker Field (Session II & III) Min: 5; Max: 14 *No class Nov 11

16 city of piedmont recreation department 510 420-3070 Sports Youth & Teen

Multi-Sport Camp for Beginning Fencing Jr. Fencing Team Middle Schoolers ages 8–14 ages 10–18 Grades 6–8 r$400 N$430 f Fencing is often referred to as physical chess Fencing is often referred to as physical chess Join PMS middle school teacher, Ted Scherman, and combines the mental challenges of hav- and combines the mental challenges of hav- for an afternoon of sports and games. Make ing to out think your opponent, while using ing to out think your opponent, while using new friends or connect with old ones as we the agility of martial arts. The class teaches the agility of martial arts. The class teaches play a variety of games that may include: soc- the fundamentals: tactical, drills, and bouting. the fundamentals: tactical, drills, and bouting. cer, team handball, dodgeball, tag games, cap- Bring water bottle, wear comfortable clothes Bring water bottle, wear comfortable clothes ture the flag, pickleball, and basketball. (no shorts) and athletic shoes. Protective gear (no shorts) and athletic shoes. Students can Wed/Fri Aug 25–Oct 1 (12×) 3:30–5:00pm provided upon returnable deposit. If your child bring their own gear. Protective gear provided Wed/Fri Oct 13–Nov 19 (12x) 3:30–5:00pm does not own their own gear, an equipment upon returnable deposit. Equipment Rental: Instructor: Ted Scherman rental deposit of $150 is required at the begin- $150 deposit is required at the beginning of Location: PMS Sport Courts ning of session and returned at the conclusion session and returned at the conclusion of the Min: 12; Max: 30 of the class when the gear is returned. class when the gear is returned. Students must Material Fee: $5 be current members of the Piedmont Jr. Fenc- ing Team or invited by the Program Director/ Beginning Fencing Session I r$250 N$280 Coach. Material Fee: $20 ages 8–14 Thur Aug 26–Oct 7 (7×) 3:30–5:00pm Session I $755 $785 Fencing is often referred to as physical chess Session II r$180 N$205 r N Tue/Fri Aug 24–Oct 9 (21×) 6:30–8:30pm and combines the mental challenges of hav- Thur Oct 14–Nov 18 (5×)* 3:30–5:00pm Sat 10:00am–1:00pm ing to out think your opponent, while using Session III $110 $130 r N Session II $650 $680 the agility of martial arts. The class teaches Thur Dec 2–Dec 16 (3×) 3:30–5:00pm r N Tue/Fri Oct 12–Nov 20 (18×) 6:30–8:30pm the fundamentals: tactical, drills, and bouting. Instructor: David Sinkkonen Sat 10:00am–1:00pm Bring water bottle, wear comfortable clothes Location: Piedmont Community Church (no shorts) and athletic shoes. Protective gear Min: 6; Max: 16 *No class Nov 11 Session III r$335 N$365 provided upon returnable deposit. If your child Tue/Fri Nov 30–Dec 18 (9×) 6:30–8:30pm Sat 10:00am–1:00pm does not own their own gear, an equipment Intermediate Fencing Instructor: David Sinkkonen rental deposit of $150 is required at the begin- ages 8–16 Location: Piedmont Community Church ning of session and returned at the conclusion Min: 6; Max: 18 of the class when the gear is returned. Fencing is often referred to as physical chess Material Fee: $5 and combines the mental challenges of hav- ing to out think your opponent, while using Session I $250 $280 r N the agility of martial arts. The class teaches Tue Aug 24–Oct 5 (7×) 3:30–5:00pm the fundamentals: tactical, drills, and bouting. Session II r$215 N$245 Bring water bottle, wear comfortable clothes Tue Oct 12–Nov 16 (6×) 3:30–5:00pm (no shorts) and athletic shoes. Protective gear Session III r$110 N$130 provided upon returnable deposit. If your child Tue Nov 30–Dec 14 (3×) 3:30–5:00pm does not own their own gear, an equipment Instructor: David Sinkkonen rental deposit of $150 is required at the begin- Location: Piedmont Community Church ning of session and returned at the conclusion Min: 6; Max: 16 of the class when the gear is returned. Mate- rial Fee: $10 Session I r$255 N$285 Tues Aug 24–Oct 5 (7×) 5:00–6:00pm Session II r$220 N$250 Tues Oct 12–Nov 16 (6×) 5:00–6:00pm Session III r$115 N$145 Tues Nov 30–Dec 14 (3×) 5:00–6:00pm Instructor: David Sinkkonen Location: Piedmont Community Church Min: 6; Max: 16

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ANTS Tennis ANTS Tennis ANTS Tennis Grades K–2 Grades K–2 Grades K–2 Join in on the fun of learning and playing ten- Join in on the fun of learning and playing ten- Join in on the fun of learning and playing ten- nis after school with both your classmates nis after school with both your classmates nis after school with both your classmates and friends! Our program welcomes all new and friends! Our program welcomes all new and friends! Our program welcomes all new and experienced players of all skill levels, even and experienced players of all skill levels, even and experienced players of all skill levels, even those who have never touched a racket. Our those who have never touched a racket. Our those who have never touched a racket. Our approach is to teach the FUNdamentals of ten- approach is to teach the FUNdamentals of ten- approach is to teach the FUNdamentals of ten- nis through individual work, partner work, and nis through individual work, partner work, and nis through individual work, partner work, and fun team games. Using modified equipment fun team games. Using modified equipment fun team games. Using modified equipment that has been adopted by the USTA (smaller that has been adopted by the USTA (smaller that has been adopted by the USTA (smaller nets and rackets and easier to hit balls), our nets and rackets and easier to hit balls), our nets and rackets and easier to hit balls), our program allows your child to explore tennis at program allows your child to explore tennis at program allows your child to explore tennis at the right pace. In camp, we’ll focus on building the right pace. In camp, we’ll focus on building the right pace. In camp, we’ll focus on building healthy habits, team camaraderie, and good healthy habits, team camaraderie, and good healthy habits, team camaraderie, and good sportsmanship on and off the court. Classes on sportsmanship on and off the court. Classes on sportsmanship on and off the court. Classes on Nov 8 and 15 will end at 5:00pm. Nov 10 and 17 will end at 5:00pm. Nov 12 and 19 will end at 5:00pm. Session I $620 $650 Session I r$535 N$565f Session I r$620 N$650f r N f Mon Aug 23–Oct 4 (6×)* 3:30–5:30pm Wed Aug 25–Oct 6 (7×) 3:30–5:30pm Fri Aug 27–Oct 8 (7×) 3:30–5:30pm Session II $520 $550 Session II r$520 N$550f Session II r$520 N$550f r N f Mon Oct 11–Nov 15 (6×) 3:30–5:30pm Wed Oct 13–Nov 17 (6×) 3:30–5:30pm Fri Oct 15–Nov 19 (6×) 3:30–5:30pm Session III $280 $310 Session III r$280 N$310f Session III r$280 N$310f r N f Mon Nov 29–Dec 13 (3×) 3:30–5:30pm Wed Dec 1–Dec 15 (3×) 3:30–5:30pm Fri Dec 3–Dec 17 (3×) 3:00–5:30pm Instructor: ANTS Sports & Enrichment Instructor: ANTS Sports & Enrichment Instructor: ANTS Sports & Enrichment Location: Linda Beach Tennis Courts (Sessions I & II), Location: Linda Beach Tennis Courts (Sessions I & II), Location: Linda Beach Tennis Courts (Sessions I & II), Corey Reich Tennis Center (Session III) Corey Reich Tennis Center (Session III) Corey Reich Tennis Center (Session III) Min: 4; Max: 12 *No class on Sept 6 Min: 4; Max: 12 Min: 4; Max: 12 Tennis Clinic: Beginning Tennis Clinic: Intermediate Middle School Middle School Looking for private ages 11–15 ages 11–15 tennis lessons? We will learn the fundamental strokes of ten- We will practice all the strokes including Private lessons (one or two students) nis: forehands, backhands, volleys and serves. groundstrokes, volleys & serves and cover can be arranged by contacting the We will also cover footwork and court posi- movement, court positioning and match strat- Recreation Department (510 420-3070). tioning. Bring your own racket. egy. Bring your own racket. Payment is not made directly to the in- structor. Please contact PRD for current Session I r$288 N$318f Session I r$550 N$580f Wed Aug 25–Oct 6 (7×) 7:00–8:30pm Tue/Thur Aug 24–Oct 7 (14×) 7:00–8:30pm private instructors and hourly rates. Only private lessons sanctioned by the Session II r$250 N$280f Session II $440 $470 r N f Recreation Department are permitted Wed Oct 13–Nov 17 (6×) 7:00–8:30pm Tue/Thur Oct 12–Nov 18 (11×)* 7:00–8:30pm on City courts. Instructor: James Landes Instructor: James Landes Location: Corey Reich Tennis Center Location: Corey Reich Tennis Center Min: 8; Max: 28 Min: 8; Max: 28 *No class on Nov 11

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K–1 Hoops! 3rd–8th Grade Basketball Jr. Volleyball grades K–1 r$163 N$183f grades 3–8 r$270 N$300f grades 4–5 r$118 N$133f Dribble, pass and shoot! It’s never too early to Develop fundamental skills while participating Have fun and grasp the basic knowledge of learn the basics. Practice the skills and then in an intramural league. Teams will be created the game of volleyball through engaging and play a game—a perfect way to get started. by age group. Each team has one 60-minute high energy drills! This program will emphasize Participants will be placed on a team and practice each week at a regular set time and individual skill development. assigned a 60-min timeslot. Registration one game on Sunday. Practice times and game Wed Aug 25–Oct 6 (7 weeks) 3:45–5:00pm includes a jersey. schedule will be finalized after teams are cre- Instructor: PRD Staff Sat Jan 8–Feb 12 (6 weeks) 9:00am–2:00pm ated. Practice can be Monday–Friday between Location: PMS Buzz Gym Instructor: PRD Staff 5:00pm–8:00pm and games are played on Location: PMS Buzz Gym Sundays. Registration includes a jersey. Jr. Cross Country Evaluations for 4th–8th Grades (No Evalua- grades 4–5 r$125 N$145f 2nd Grade Basketball tions for 3rd Grade): Time TBA This popular program for each elementary Fundamentals Wednesday, November 3rd school provides kids an introduction to cross Friday, November 5th grade 2 r$220 N$245f country running. Practices includes warm-up Saturday, November 6th Fundamental skill development in a small exercises, stretching, games, agility drills and team environment. 3 on 3 or 4 on 4 full- 3rd–8th grade Girls an endurance run of about one mile. court games will be played with lots of play- M–F Dec 6–Mar 13 (14 weeks)* 5:00–8:00pm Beach Sun Jan 9–Mar 13 (8 weeks)* 9:00am–3:00pm ing time and touches on the ball. Each team Mon/Wed Sept 13–Oct 28 (14x) 3:15–4:15pm has one 45-minute practice during the week 3rd–8th grade Boys Wildwood M–F Dec 6–Mar 13 (14 weeks)* 5:00–8:00pm and one 60-minute game on Saturdays. Prac- Mon/Wed Sept 13–Oct 28 (14x) 3:15–4:15pm tice times and game schedule will be finalized Sun Jan 9–Mar 13 (8 weeks)* 9:00am–3:00pm havens after teams are created. Registration includes Instructor: PRD Staff Location: PMS Morrison Gym, PHS Binks Gym, PMS Mon/Wed Sept 13–Oct 28 (14x) 3:15–4:15pm a jersey. Buzz Gym Instructor: PRD Staff Girls *No practice Dec 20–Jan 2, Jan 17, Feb 19–27 Location: Beach Blacktop, Wildwood Blacktop, M–F Nov 29–Feb 12 (11 weeks)* 4:15–7:45pm Havens Elementary Becker Field Sat Jan 8–Feb 12 (6 weeks)* 9:00am–3:00pm Boys M–F Nov 29–Feb 12 (11 weeks)* 4:15–7:45pm Sat Jan 8–Feb 12 (6weeks)* 9:00am–3:00pm Instructor: PRD Staff Location: Havens, Multi-Purpose Room *No practice Dec 20–Jan 2 & Jan 17

Want to be a volunteer coach? Contact Steven Chavarria [email protected]

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Try (it) Out Tuesdays Empowering Girlx* to Play Sports July 20th & 27th | 5:45–7:45 PM | Ages 5–12 Linda Beach Playfield FREE The Piedmont Recreation Department (PRD) is dedicated to promoting girlx in sports. PRD is creating a series of programs that utilize sports as a way of engaging girlx, developing their leader- ship skills and boosting their self-esteem. Try (it) Out Tuesdays are designed to get girlx involved in sports in a fun and supportive environment.

July 20: Flag Football & Volleyball July 27: Rugby & Basketball

No matter their skill level, girlx will have the opportunity to try various hands-on activities for each sport. Meet the coaches, ask questions and learn about opportunities in the community. We ask that parents stay onsite during event. Contact Steven Chavarria for more information, [email protected].

Advanced registration is preferred: https://piedmont.ca.gov/recreation

Dinner? We’ve got you covered! Canasta Kitch- en will be selling Latin food and beverages so you can eat while Tryn’ It Out!

*To ensure that our community is inclusive and equitable, we are intentionally using an ‘x’ in girlx to include cis, trans, non-binary, gender non-confirming, gender queer and any female-identified individuals.

20 city of piedmont recreation department 510 420-3070 Middle School Sports

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6th Grade Developmental PMS 7th Grade Volleyball PMS 8th Grade Volleyball Volleyball grades 7th r$415 f grades 8th r$415 f grades 6th r$168 N$188f Grow as a player and teammate; deepen your Grow as a player and teammate; deepen your Come join the fun and engaging game of vol- knowledge of the game of volleyball; be chal- knowledge of the game of volleyball; be chal- leyball! Become more knowledgeable and lenged by coaches that are eager to see you lenged by coaches that are eager to see you develop a solid understanding of the game develop; and have a blast representing the develop; and have a blast representing the through individual and team drills as well as Scots Volleyball Program by playing against Scots Volleyball Program by playing against intramural scrimmages. Program meets on neighboring schools! Piedmont Middle School neighboring schools! Piedmont Middle School Wednesdays and Fridays. enrollment is required. enrollment is required. Wed Aug 25–Oct 8 (7 weeks) 2:15–3:45pm Mandatory preseason evaluations are Mandatory preseason evaluations are Fri 3:30–5:00pm used to assess talent for team placements. used to assess talent for team placements. Instructor: PRD Staff There will be no “cuts.” Preseason Evalua- There will be no “cuts.” Preseason Evalua- Location: PMS Buzz Gym tions are scheduled for Wednesday, August tions are scheduled for Wednesday, August 18th (2:15pm–3:45pm) and Friday, August 18th (4:00pm–5:30pm) and Friday, August 20th (3:30pm–5:00pm). 20th (5:00pm–6:30pm). M–Th Aug 23–Oct 28 (10 weeks)* 3:30–7:00pm M–Th Aug 23–Oct 28 (10 weeks)* 3:30–7:00pm Instructor: PRD Staff Instructor: PRD Staff Location: PMS Morrison Gym Location: PMS Morrison Gym *No meeting on Sept 6 *No meeting on Sept 6

Piedmont Recreation Department & PMS Boosters Each year Piedmont Recreation Department is proud to partner with PUSD and the Piedmont Middle School Boosters to pro- vide competitive interscholastic athletic programs for Pied- mont Middle School Students. PRD serves as the PMS Athletic Department including hiring and training coaches, organizing games and tournaments for each team. PRD works with Boost- ers to ensure every athlete succeeds on the field, in the gym, and in the classroom. If you have questions or would like to work with the Pied- mont Middle School teams, please contact Steven Chavarria at [email protected] or 510 420-6223.

22 city of piedmont recreation department 510 420-3070 PMS Boys Competitive Basketball grades 7th r$415f For the player ready to commit to four days/ PMS Cross Country PMS Girls Competitive week and travel to compete against other grades 6th–8th r$280f Basketball schools. Practice times and game schedule will be finalized after teams are created. (Recre- Cross Country practice fosters running for grades 7th r$415 f endurance, improving form, warm-up exer- ational basketball is available for those who For the player ready to commit to four days/ cises, cool down and building our core mus- need a more flexible schedule.) You may not week and travel to compete against other cles through running! There will be meets with participate in both competitive and recre- schools. Practice times and game schedule will other middle schools where 6th graders run a ation teams. Registration cost includes a jer- be finalized after teams are created. (Recre- mile and 7th and 8th graders 1.25 miles. Stu- sey. Piedmont Middle School enrollment is ational basketball is available for those who dents must be able to run a mile or 12 min- required. need a more flexible schedule.) You may not utes continuously (whatever comes first) at participate in both competitive and recre- Mandatory preseason evaluations are any speed, and participate at least one day a ation teams. Registration cost includes a jer- only to assess talent for team placements. week. Registration cost includes a jersey. Pied- sey. Piedmont Middle School enrollment is There will be no “cuts.” Evaluations are mont Middle School enrollment is required. required. scheduled for Wednesday, January 5th M–Th Aug 23–Nov 4 (11 weeks)* 3:30–5:00pm (2:15–3:45pm) and Thursday, January 6th Mandatory preseason evaluations are Instructor: PRD Staff (3:30–5:00pm) in Morrison Gym. only to assess talent for team placements. Location: PHS Witter Track M–F Jan 10–Mar 10 (9 weeks)* 3:30–7:00pm *No meeting on Sept 6 There will be no “cuts.” Evaluations are Instructor: PRD Staff scheduled for Tuesday, October 5th and Location: PMS Morrison & Buzz Gyms PMS Flag Football Thursday, October 7th from 3:30–5:00pm *No meeting on Jan 17, Feb 21–25, Mar 7 in Buzz Gym. grades 6th–8th $403 r f M–F Oct 11–Dec 16 (9 weeks)* 3:30–7:00pm PMS Boys Competitive Grow, learn, be challenged and have a blast in Instructor: PRD Staff this fall’s Flag Football program! Develop indi- Location: PMS Morrison & Buzz Gyms Basketball *No meeting on Nov 11 & Nov 22–26 vidual and team skills and build strong com- grades 8th r$415f radery with your teammates and coaches. For the player ready to commit to four days/ Grade levels might be combined depending PMS Girls Competitive week and travel to compete against other on numbers. A minimum of 16 participants Basketball schools. Practice times and game schedule will required for the program to run. Piedmont be finalized after teams are created. (Recre- Middle School enrollment is required. grades 8th r$415f ational basketball is available for those who M/T/Thr Aug 23–Nov 4 (11 weeks)* 3:30–5:00pm For the player ready to commit to four days/ need a more flexible schedule.) You may not Wed 2:15–3:45pm week and travel to compete against other participate in both competitive and recre- Instructor: Skyhawks Staff schools. Practice times and game schedule will ation teams. Registration cost includes a jer- Location: PHS Witter Baseball Field be finalized after teams are created. (Recre- Min: 16 *No meeting on Sept 6 sey. Piedmont Middle School enrollment is ational basketball is available for those who required. need a more flexible schedule.) You may not participate in both competitive and recre- Mandatory preseason evaluations are ation teams. Registration cost includes a jer- only to assess talent for team placements. sey. Piedmont Middle School enrollment is There will be no “cuts.” Evaluations are required. scheduled for Wednesday, January 5th (4:00–5:30pm) and Thursday, January 6th Mandatory preseason evaluations are (5:00–6:30pm) in Morrison Gym. only to assess talent for team placements. M–F Jan 10–Mar 10 (9 weeks)* 3:30–7:00pm There will be no “cuts.” Evaluations are Instructor: PRD Staff scheduled for Tuesday, October 5th and Location: PMS Morrison & Buzz Gyms Thursday, October 7th from 5:00–6:30pm *No meeting on Jan 17, Feb 21–25, Mar 7 in Buzz Gym. M–F Oct 11–Dec 16 (9 weeks)* 3:30–7:00pm Instructor: PRD Staff Location: PMS Morrison & Buzz Gyms *No meeting on Nov 11 & Nov 22–26

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24 city of piedmont recreation department 510 420-3070 Martial Arts Youth Taekwondo: Beginning Ages 6–18 Taekwondo, the ancient Korean Martial Art, over 10,000 years old, and an Olympic sport. Hanabi-Fireworks! Hanabi-Fireworks! It will help the student to learn about the Chibi/ Pre-Judo Hajime/Beginning Judo philosophy, and history of Taekwondo as a martial art. It brings the person as a unit in Ages 3–6 ages 5–17 mind, body and spirit. Through forms devel- Chibi (little) Judo helps children grow in won- Hajime! (Begin!) establishes a strong base of ops patience, concentration and attention to derful ways. As we jump, run and roll, we judo technique, culture, and character. Fun details. Through free sparring develops quick develop balance, coordination and confidence. tumbling, jumping and running warm us up reflexes and humility. Through meditation And we have fun! We start out learning our before we practice falling techniques: Hajime develops inner awareness and confidence. All names in Japanese then do movement exer- students learn to fall safely, effortlessly and these aspects teach a person: self-confidence, cises, tumbling and some simple judo tech- without discomfort. Judo allows a smaller per- self-discipline, self-control, self-defense, niques that teach us to fall safely. We place a son to control a bigger opponent. We learn self-respect and respect to others. strong emphasis on culture so everyone plays to hold a person down with “kesa-gatame” Session I r$300 N$330 games, sing songs and speaks the language (scarf hold) and we practice throws—where M/W/F Aug 23–Oct 8 (20×)* 3:30–4:30pm of Japan. We learn to “nete” (lie down) and to our opponent can be flipped upside down on Session II $270 $300 “tonde “ (leap) like a “raion” (lion). In our pos- Sensei. Class finishes with games that develop r N M/W/F Oct 11–Nov 19 (18×) 3:30–4:30pm itive learning environment we bow politely to physi- cal coordination, balance and laughter. Sensei (teacher) and to one another. At Hanabi, We sing in Japanese about inspiration and bow Session III r$135 N$155 respect comes as naturally as smiling. to each other respectfully. Respect and disci- M/W/F Nov 29–Dec 17 (9×) 3:30–4:30pm Session I $210 $240 pline are as much a part of Hanabi as smiling. Instructor: Arnoldo Bolanos r N Location: PMS Multi Purpose Room Thur Aug 26–Oct 7 (7×) 4:30–5:00pm Session I r$210 N$240 Min: 3; Max: 15 *No class Sept 6 Session II r$150 N$170 Thur Aug 26–Oct 7 (7×) 5:00–6:00pm Thur Oct 14–Nov 18 (5×)* 4:30–5:00pm Session II r$150 N$170 Taekwondo: Instructor: Hanabi Judo Thur Oct 14–Nov 18 (5×)* 5:00–6:00pm Location: PMS Multi Purpose Room Instructor: Hanabi Judo Intermediate/Advanced Min: 4; Max: 12 *No class Nov 11 Location: PMS Multi Purpose Room Ages 6–18 Min: 3; Max: 16 *No class on Nov 11 Taekwondo, the ancient Korean Martial Art, over 10,000 years old, and an Olympic sport. It will help the student to learn about the philosophy, and history of Taekwondo as a martial art. It brings the person as a unit in mind, body and spirit. Through forms devel- ops patience, concentration and attention to details. Through free sparring develops quick reflexes and humility. Through meditation develops inner awareness and confidence. All these aspects teach a person: self-confidence, self-discipline, self-control, self-defense, self-respect and respect to others. Session I r$300 N$330 M/W/F Aug 23–Oct 8 (20×)* 4:30–5:30pm Session II r$270 N$300 M/W/F Oct 11–Nov 19 (18×) 4:30–5:30pm Session III r$135 N$155 M/W/F Nov 29–Dec 17 (9×) 4:30–5:30pm Instructor: Arnoldo Bolanos Location: PMS Multi Purpose Room Min: 3; Max: 15 *No class Sept 6

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26 city of piedmont recreation department 510 420-3070 Special Interest Youth 7th & 8th Grade PMS Debate Ages 11–14 r$744 Join the award-winning PMS Debate Team 6th Grade PMS Debate Public Speaking: where students learn debate fundamen- Ages 10–12 r$400 Confident Speakers & tals and techniques including research com- This after school academic program is Writers petence, evidence evaluation, public speak- designed to teach students successful com- ing, media literacy, conflict resolution, crit- ages 7–12 $199 $224 munication, argumentation and self-advo- r N ical thinking and critical listening. Beginner cacy. The class goal is to provide founda- Being able to communicate effectively and to advanced debaters are welcome. The class tional tools to improve a student’s ability to confidently has immeasurable benefits in stu- work will consist of lectures, drills and activ- engage in research, critical thinking and pub- dents’ professional and personal lives. Bring ities, group research, collaborative work and lic speaking that will not only prepare them out confidence in your children! They learn practice “mock” debates. This will be in person for future academic endeavors, but success how to stand tall and speak confidently in after school class, however some tournaments in higher education and in their careers. The front of a group. They begin to understand the and practices may be online based if health course will consist of lectures, drills and activ- concepts and importance of maintaining eye conditions warrant.. ities, group research, collaborative work and contact, good posture, volume, and expres- Mon/Wed Aug 30–May 11 (58×) 3:30–5:00pm practice “mock” debates. By the end of the sions. This class helps them give structure to Instructor: Sarah Wheeler, PRD Staff class, students are expected to be able to their thoughts improving their writing skills. Location: Piedmont Middle School Min: 18; Max: 30 thoroughly research a variety of topics, pre- Shy as well as talkative one’s alike benefit pare arguments in favor and in opposition of from this class as we do fun activities includ- the topic, write working documents and orga- ing tongue-twister challenges, storytelling, Smart Money & Investing poem recitals and presentations. nize materials, engage in oratorical advocacy ages 8–13 r$199 N$224 Wed Aug 25–Oct 6 (7×) 3:30–4:30pm and impromptu refutations. Students will be A useful and fun course that benefits and is prepared to participate in the competitive 7th Instructor: Gurus Education Location: Piedmont Middle School loved by children and parents alike! This class and 8th Grade PMS Debate team that com- Min: 8; Max: 15 introduces students to money management petes in the East Bay Debate League. using activities like comparative shopping, Wed Sept 1–Feb 16 (21×) 2:15–3:30pm salary analysis, budgeting a trip, wants and Instructor: Sarah Wheeler, PRD Staff Young Master of Public need planning. Students learn how to track Location: Piedmont Middle School Speaking & Writing expenses and analyze them. Min: 21; Max: 24 ages 7–12 r$249 N$279 Wed Aug 25–Oct 6 (7×) 4:40–5:40pm This is an excellent course to build confidence Instructor: Gurus Education Aloha Mind Math Location: Piedmont Middle School in students as well as an ideal class for devel- Min: 8; Max: 15 Ages 6–10 oping creative writing skills in them. With proj- Become a math rock star! This program will ects such as creating stories from pictures, Winter Wonderland present math in a hands-on, engaging writing rhyming poems, and defining strange and fun environment. Your child will learn to objects, we make learning easy and exciting! Engineering use an abacus and mental math techniques The students do research on the advanced ages 5–9 r$65 N$77 that broaden their understanding of math. speech and debate topics and write speeches The Force Awakens in this introductory engi- Students will develop agility with numbers, in various formats and practice presenting neering course for young Jedi! Explore engi- acquire visualization skills and improve con- them in class. neering principles with LEGO® materials as centration and focus. Abacus and workbook Wed Oct 13–Nov 17 (6×) 3:30–5:00pm we construct the Ewok Village on Endor, fly included. Instructor: Gurus Education through space on our X-Wings, and defend Session I $140 $160 Location: Piedmont Middle School r N Min: 8; Max: 15 the Echo Base on Hoth. Create motorized and Wed Aug 25–Oct 6 (7×) 3:30–4:30pm architectural projects with imagination and Session II r$120 N$140 engineering to defeat the Empire! Wed Oct 13–Nov 17 (6×) 3:30–4:30pm Wed Dec 1–Dec 15 (3×) 3:30–5:00pm Instructor: Aloha Mind Math Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Location: 801 Magnolia East Wing (Session I), Location: 801 Magnolia East Wing Piedmont Middle School (Session II) Min: 10; Max: 16 Min: 4; Max: 15

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28 city of piedmont recreation department 510 420-3070 Camps Holiday

One Village Soccer Camp Artist’s Workshop One Village Soccer Camp ages 5–7 r$220 N$245f Grades K–2 r$215 N$240 ages 5–7 r$285 N$315f Designed for maximum fun to teach play- Let’s make art inspired by the works of Geor- Designed for maximum fun to teach play- ers the FUNdamentals of soccer. We’ll work gia O’Keefe, Paul Cezanne, Claude Monet and ers the FUNdamentals of soccer. We’ll work on ball-handling, passing, receiving, shoot- more famous artists. We’ll paint, draw and on ball-handling, passing, receiving, shoot- ing through lots of fun games. Sure to be a fun sculpt together. Come and create your own ing through lots of fun games. Sure to be a fun Thanksgiving Break. masterpieces. Material Fee: $35 winter break. M–W Nov 22–Nov 24 (3×) 8:45–11:45am M–W Nov 22–Nov 24 (3×) 1:00–4:00pm M–Th Dec 20–Dec 23 (4×) 8:45–11:45am Instructor: One Village Sports Instructor: Giena Vogel Instructor: One Village Sports Location: Havens Elementary Becker Playfield Location: Recreation Building Attic Location: Havens Elementary Becker Playfield Min: 6; Max: 14 Min: 10; Max: 14 Min: 6; Max: 14

One Village Soccer Camp Crazy Chemistry One Village Soccer Camp ages 7–10 r$220 N$245f Ages 6–11 r$330 N$360 ages 7–10 r$285 N$315f Designed for maximum fun with curriculum Use your hands as a real Mad Scientist in this Designed for maximum fun with curriculum to give your player a skills boost. We’ll help whirlwind class on how a lab works! Students to give your player a skills boost. We’ll help build your player’s confidence and inspire the will learn to recognize chemical reactions and build your player’s confidence and inspire the love for the game. Players will improve their mix up reactive ingredients for some sensa- love for the game. Players will improve their ball-handling, passing, receiving, shooting, fin- tional results. We will explore the pH extremes ball-handling, passing, receiving, shooting, fin- ishing and team strategy skills through skills with our Reaction Tubes in what is sure-to-be ishing and team strategy skills through skills training and lots of fun games. Players learn a popping experience! Create slime using the training and lots of fun games. Players learn from professional coaches. Mad Science recipe and then enter the Slime from professional coaches. The best way to M–W Nov 22–Nov 24 (3×) 8:45–11:45am Olympics to test your polymers. Probe the spend their winter break. Instructor: One Village Sports properties of light and explore some unusual M–Th Dec 20–Dec 23 (4×) 8:45–11:45am Location: Havens Elementary Becker Playfield applications of glow-in-the-dark technology. Instructor: One Village Sports Min: 6; Max: 14 Learn the power of a catalyst and freeze water Location: Havens Elementary, Becker Playfield with just a breath of dry ice. Material Fee: $30 Min: 6; Max: 14 Holiday Workshop M–W Nov 22–Nov 24 (3×) 9:00am–12:00pm Instructor: Mad Science Grades K–2 r$225 N$250 Creative Drama: Make Location: Wildwood Elementary Schoolmates Let’s create fun gifts for the people we love. Min: 12; Max: 20 Your Own Show During our workshop, we’ll make a treasure Ages 6–11 r$264 N$294 box, charm bracelets, bird feeders, tie dye Creative Drama: Make This class focuses on learning how to create shirts, cookie mix and more. Each day, we’ll a show to perform with friends and family, share wonderful stories and work on fun proj- Your Own Show while emphasizing the creativity, enjoyment, ects to keep or give away. Material Fee: $45 Ages 6–11 r$198 N$223 and personal growth of each child. Activi- M–W Nov 22–Nov 24 (3×) 9:00am–12:00pm This class focuses on learning how to create ties such as mime, clowning, singing, impro- Instructor: Giena Vogel a show to perform with friends and family, visation, joke telling, and schtick are used to Location: Recreation Building Attic Min: 8; Max: 14 while emphasizing the creativity, enjoyment, develop individuality and group cooperation. and personal growth of each child. Activi- M–Th Dec 20–Dec 23 (4×) 11:00am–5:00pm

ties such as mime, clowning, singing, impro- Instructor: Fool Moon Theatre Arts visation, joke telling, and schtick are used to Location: 801 Magnolia East Wing develop individuality and group cooperation. Min: 4; Max: 12 M–W Nov 22–Nov 24 (3×) 11:00am–5:00pm Instructor: Fool Moon Theatre Arts Location: Veterans Memorial Building Min: 4; Max: 12

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Fantastic Fairies Slime and Stories Kids’ Carpentry Grades K–2 r$290 N$320 Grades K–2 r$290 N$320 ages 6–11 r$350 N$380 Do you love fairies? If so, you’ll love this camp! Come and make squishy, gooey, stretchy slime. Kids Carpentry is designed for students to gain Each day we’ll make something wonderful to Each day you’ll make a new kind of slime to experience in measuring, physical engineering, take home: a fairy garden, a fairy home, a fairy take home. We’ll also listen to fantastic sto- abstract reasoning, applied math, fine motor wand, a fairy doll and much more. We’ll share ries and make fun art projects to go with skill, patience, and safe use of hand carpen- lots of fairy stories to learn all about what them. Material Fee: $50 try tools. Projects evolve with each student’s fairies do and how they live. Material Fee: $50 M–Th Dec 20–Dec 23 (4×) 1:00–4:00pm pace. There are a variety of projects such as M–Th Dec 20–Dec 23 (4×) 9:00am–12:00pm Instructor: Giena Vogel boats, trucks, bird feeders, doll furniture, air- Instructor: Giena Vogel Location: Recreation Building Attic planes, etc. Please wear closed toe shoes. Location: Recreation Building Attic Min: 10; Max: 14 Mon–Thur Dec 20–Dec 23 (4×) 12:00–3:00pm Min: 10; Max: 14 Instructor: Casey Nutt Crazy Chemistry Location: Veterans Memorial Building Min: 6; Max: 11 Triple Threat Academy: Ages 6–12 r$440 N$470 Kris Kringle Offensive Use your hands as a real Mad Scientist in this Moves Clinic whirlwind class on how a lab works! Students will learn to recognize chemical reactions and ages 6–14 r$345 N$375 mix up reactive ingredients for some sensa- This is our signature winter camp that began tional results. We will explore the pH extremes in 2003. Triple Threat isn’t just our name with our Reaction Tubes in what is sure-to-be around here—it’s what every scorer aims to a popping experience! Create slime using the be. Your kids will learn how to score from triple Mad Science recipe and then enter the Slime threat position, off the dribble, off the pass. Olympics to test your polymers. Probe the They will learn to finish strong at the basket as properties of light and explore some unusual they become a stronger offensive threat. applications of glow-in-the-dark technology. Every player reaches a moment when they’re Learn the power of a catalyst and freeze water ready to move past the basics. If your “next with just a breath of dry ice. Material Fee: $40 NBA star” is ready to do just that, this camp is M–Th Dec 20–Dec 23 (4×) 9:00am–12:00pm the right place for them. This camp takes place Instructor: Mad Science once yearly over winter break. Location: Wildwood Elementary Schoolmates M–Th Dec 20–Dec 23 (4×) 9:00am–3:00pm Min: 10; Max: 20 Instructor: Triple Threat Academy Location: PMS Morrison & Buzz Gyms Min: 15; Max: 60

30 city of piedmont recreation department 510 420-3070 Adults & Seniors

R Piedmont Resident N Non-resident f Fee included (see p. 6) piedmont.ca.gov/activityguide 31 Activities Adults & Seniors Scottish Highland Dance: Beginner ages 8+ r$150 N$170 Learn the dances of the Scottish Highlands Bagpipe Band Taekwondo including Fling, Sword dance, and Reel. Build ages 14+ r$54 N$64 Adults stamina, strength and confidence in our sup- Grab your pipes (or drums) and join the Pied- Taekwondo, the ancient Korean Martial Art, portive, friendly dance community. No previ- mont Highlanders Pipe Band! We are an over 10,000 years old, and an Olympic sport. ous dance experience is necessary. Bring water award-winning traditional Scottish bagpipe It will help the student to learn about the and mat. Wear shorts or leggings and flat band, welcoming all levels. We emphasize indi- philosophy, and history of Taekwondo as a dance slippers with no heels. vidual improvement and ensemble playing. martial art. It brings the person as a unit in Mon Sept 13–Oct 18 (6×)* 7:00–9:00pm Don’t let our fun attitude fool you—we work mind, body and spirit. Through forms devel- Mon Oct 25–Dec 6 (6×)* 7:00–9:00pm a lot on getting a quality sound. Pipers need ops patience, concentration and attention to Instructor: Ann McGrael Galvez Location: PHS Dance Studio own pipes/practice chanter; drums provided details. Through free sparring develops quick Min: 1; Max: 10 *No class on Sept 6 & Nov 22 for drummers if available. Email lionscourt@ reflexes and humility. Through meditation hotmail.com with questions. develops inner awareness and confidence. All Scottish Highland Dance: Mon Aug 23–Oct 4 (6×)* 7:00–9:00pm these aspects teach a person: self-confidence, Mon Oct 11–Nov 15 (6×) 7:00–9:00pm self-discipline, self-control, self-defense, Beginner (1 hour) Instructor: Ellison Dunlap self-respect and respect to others. ages 8+ r$75 N$170 Location: Piedmont Community Hall Session I $300 $330 Min: 2; Max: 25 *No class Sept 6 r N For those that feel a 1 hour option is the best M/W/F Aug 23–Oct 8 (20×)* 5:30–6:30pm way for them to start their dance journey. Essential Yoga Session II r$270 N$300 Learn the dances of the Scottish Highlands M/W/F Oct 11–Nov 19 (18×) 5:30–6:30pm including Fling, Sword dance, and Reel. Build Adults Instructor: Arnoldo Bolanos stamina, strength and confidence in our sup- Join our easy-going class and wipe away the Location: PMS Multi Purpose Room portive, friendly dance community. No previ- stress of the day. The class is designed to fos- Min: 3; Max: 20 *No class Sept 6 ous dance experience is necessary. Bring water ter a deep connection with the heart of yoga and mat. Wear shorts or leggings and flat practice. Through this practice you will gain Tennis: Women’s Clinic dance slippers with no heels. increased flexibility, strength, balance and Adults Mon Sept 13–Oct 18 (6×)* 7:00–8:00pm mindfulness. Laura is certified in Iyengar and Mon Oct 25–Dec 6 (6×)* 7:00–8:00pm Come on out for fun, socializing, and tons of Amirit yoga and has advanced training in med- Instructor: Ann McGrael Galvez cardio. This clinic will entail a mix of game- itation, prenatal and restorative yoga. Stu- Location: PHS Dance Studio based drills, strategy, and competition. Focus Min: 1; Max: 10 *No class on Sept 6 & Nov 22 dents that are new to yoga are always wel- will be on many strokes of the game includ- come. Please come a few minutes before the ing forehands, backhands, volleys, overheads, start of class to get settled. Wear comfortable Scottish Highland Dance: serves, and lobs. Minimum skill level of 3.5 rec- clothing, have bare feet and an empty stom- ommended. Intermediate/Advanced ach, and bring a firm blanket and a yoga mat. Session I $325 $355 ages 10+ r$150 N$170 Session I $84 $99 r N f r N Sun Aug 29–Oct 10 (6×) 8:00–9:30am Dancers will add more Highland, National Tue Aug 24–Sept 28 (6×) 5:15–6:30pm and other Scottish dances to their repertoire Thur Aug 26–Sept 30 (6×) 5:45–7:00pm Session II r$275 N$305f such as Seann Triubhas, Lilt and Flora. Danc- Sun Oct 17–Nov 21 (5×) 8:00–9:30am Session II r$70 N$82 ers will continue to build strength and stamina Tue Oct 19–Nov 16 (5×) 5:15–6:30pm Instructor: Andrew Wendel Location: Hampton Park Tennis Courts and improve their technique. Opportunities Session II r$56 N$66 Min: 4; Max: 8 for performance and choreography may be Thur Oct 21–Nov 18 (4×)* 5:45–7:00pm offered. Instructor: Laura Timothy Mon Sept 13–Oct 18 (6×)* 7:00–9:00pm Location: Piedmont Community Hall (Tue), Mon Oct 25–Dec 6 (6×)* 7:00–9:00pm 801 Magnolia, East Wing (Thur) Instructor: Ann McGrael Galvez Min: 6; Max: 22 *No class on Nov 11 Location: PHS Dance Studio Min: 1; Max: 12 *No class on Sept 6 & Nov 22

32 city of piedmont recreation department 510 420-3070 Aging Well with Yoga Ages 50+ This therapeutic yoga class is designed for people who would like to learn how to use Tennis Court Reservation mindful movement, brief centering and Annual Decal Fee: Adults $50; Youth $28 breathing practices and yogic philosophy to Decal year runs from January 1st–December 31st. improve their physical and mental health and Decal must be purchased in order to make well-being. Total beginners welcome! We use court reservations. props and modifications to make poses acces- sible to all. Students should have the ability Hourly Reservation Rates: to stand unassisted and come down to a mat. Adult: $6.25 weekdays; $8.25 weekends Petra is a certified yoga therapist specializing Youth: $0 weekdays; $6.00 weekends in working with seniors. Learn more at For for tennis reservation and court rules: www.petrayogatherapy.com. piedmont.ca.gov/services_departments/recreation/tennis Session I r$105 N$125 Thur Aug 25–Oct 6 (7×) 10:30–11:30am Private Tennis Lessons Only private lessons sanctioned by the Recreation Department Session II r$90 N$105 Thur Oct 14–Nov 18 (6×) 10:30–11:30am are permitted on city courts. Private lessons (one or two students) Instructor: Petra Fibrichova can be arranged by contacting the Recreation Department 510 420-3070. Location: Piedmont Community Hall Payment is not made directly to the instructor. Please call PRD for current private Min: 5; Max: 18 instructors and hourly rates.

Walking on Wednesdays Fall Pickleball Drop-In Hours ages 50+ Free Linda Beach Courts The Walking on Wednesdays group meets Tuesday & Thursday: 10 am–1 pm every Wednesday at the Exedra (Highland & Hampton Park Courts Magnolia Avenues) at 10:30am. Everyone is Wednesday & Friday: 12:30–3:00 pm invited to join the group. New walkers and Piedmont Middle School Courts their friendly K-9 best friends are especially Saturday: 9 am–1 pm welcome. Registration with the Piedmont Rec- Sunday: 12–4 pm reation is required please call 510 420-3070. Every Wednesday 10:30am–12:00pm Instructor: Dick Carter, Prisicilla Wanerus & Carol Long Location: Exedra Arch, Highland & Magnolia Avenue Piedmont Seniors Group seniors First Mondays Reading A bit of “Joie de Vivre” for Piedmont seniors— especially senior singles— but couples and Group Piedmont Adult School Moonlighter offers older “baby boomers” are also encouraged to ages 50+ free a broad range of classes on subjects such join. We welcome you to join us as we culti- A fun, and intellectually stimulating activ- vate new friendships, provide guest speak- as arts & crafts, computers, language, ity for active adults. Registration with the ers, and plan enjoyable excursions such as the- and music as well as creative retirement Piedmont Recreation Department is required aters, museums, restaurants, historical places, please call 510 420-3070. activities. See all the offerings in the and more. Our goal is to strengthen the social First Monday of the Month 1:30–3:00pm Adult School’s Moonlighter catalog at and emotional well-being of seniors, as well Instructor: Dick Carter, Prisicilla Wanerus piedmontadultschool.org, or as promote the pursuit of intellectual devel- & Carol Long call 510 594-2655 for more information. Location: Piedmont Tea House opment. Please join us for refreshments at our next friendly and informal Wednesday gath- ering! Usually 4th Wednesday of the month 10am–12pm Instructor: Janet Epstein, PRD Staff Location: Piedmont Community Hall

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From weddings to parties to conferences and everything in between, we have the perfect location to hold your next event! The Piedmont Community Hall offers several unique areas with HOST endless design options including a peaceful Japanese Tea Garden, YOUR NEXT EVENT an inviting patio and a rustic outdoor amphitheater. at Piedmont’s Community Hall The Piedmont Veterans Memorial Building offers a spacious struc- or Veterans Memorial Building ture with vintage hardwood floors and neutral walls that help you envision your perfect event.

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piedmont.ca.gov/activityguide 35 City of Piedmont Directory Community Directory C.H.I.M.E. [email protected] Dress Best for Less dressbestforless.org Oakland Libraries oaklandlibrary.org Piedmont Recreation Department City Administration P.A.I.N.T.S. piedmontpaints.org Main Office Sara Lillevand, City Administrator P.R.A.I.S.E. [email protected] 510 420-3070 [email protected] 510 420-3040 [email protected] Piedmont Adult School Chelle Putzer, Recreaton Director Daniel Gonzales, Public Works Director piedmontadultschool.org 510 420-3070 [email protected] 510 420-3080 [email protected] Piedmont Advanced Learners Jackson Stearns, Recreation Supervisor Michael Szczech, Finance Director piedmontalps.org 510 420-3075 [email protected] 510 420-3045 [email protected] Piedmont Asian/American Club Katrina Morris, Recreation Supervisor John Tulloch, City Clerk/MIS Director piedmontpaac.org 510 420-3072 [email protected] 510 420-3041 [email protected] Piedmont Baseball & Softball Jeremy Bowers, Police Chief Eva Phalen, Recreation Supervisor piedmontbaseball.org 510 420-3087 [email protected] 510 420-3011 [email protected] Piedmont Beautification Foundation David Brannigan, Fire Chief Cora Wood, Administrative Assistant piedmontbeautificationfoundation.org 510 420-3070 [email protected] 510 420-3030 [email protected] Piedmont Center for the Arts Jessica Pomey, Administrative Assistant City Council piedmontcenterforthearts.org 510 420-3070 [email protected] Teddy King, Mayor Piedmont Choir piedmontchoirs.org John Wilk, Recreation Coordinator Piedmont Community Church 510 420-3089 [email protected] Tim Rood, Vice Mayor piedmontchurch.org Steven Chavarria, Recreation Coordinator Betsy Smegal Andersen Piedmont Diversity Committee 510 420-6223 [email protected] Jen Cavenaugh www.padc.info Carrie Villa, Recreation Coordinator Conna McCarthy Piedmont Education Foundation 510 420-3074 [email protected] piedmontedfoundation.org David Hopkins, Asst. Childcare Coordinator Piedmont Unified School District Piedmont High School Boosters 510 420-3078 [email protected] Office of the Superintendent piedmontathletics.com/boosters 510 594-2614 Beach Schoolmates Piedmont High School Wellness 510 420-3077 [email protected] Beach Elementary School piedmont.k12.ca.us/phs/campus-life/ Havens Schoolmates 510 594-2666 wellness-center.php 510 420-3078 [email protected] Havens Elementary School Piedmont Historical Society Wildwood Schoolmates 510 594-2680 piedmonthistorical.org 510 420-3076 [email protected] Wildwood Elementary School Piedmont Ladies Tennis Club 510 594-2780 [email protected] Piedmont Recreation Commission Piedmont Middle School Piedmont Language School Jeff Dorman,Chair 510 594-2668 piedmontlanguageschool.com Vincent Fisher, Vice Chair Piedmont High School Piedmont League of Women Voters 510 594-2626 Dick Carter lwvpiedmont.org Millenium High School Susan Terrill Piedmont Makers piedmontmakers.org 510 594-2703 Rebecca Posamentier Piedmont Middle School Boosters piedmont.k12.ca.us/pms/activities-athletics Lisa Gardner /boosters Piedmont Neighbors & Newcomers piedmontpnnc.org Piedmont Parents Network piedmontparentsnetwork.org Piedmont Racial Equity Campaign piedmontracialequity.org Piedmont Recreation Facilities Org. prfo.org Piedmont Soccer Club piedmontsoccer.org 36 city of piedmont recreation department 510 420-3070 Piedmont Swim Team piedmontswimteam.org Community Directory C.H.I.M.E. [email protected] Dress Best for Less dressbestforless.org Piedmont Recreation Department Oakland Libraries oaklandlibrary.org P.A.I.N.T.S. piedmontpaints.org P.R.A.I.S.E. [email protected] Piedmont Adult School piedmontadultschool.org Piedmont Advanced Learners piedmontalps.org Piedmont Asian/American Club piedmontpaac.org Piedmont Baseball & Softball piedmontbaseball.org Piedmont Beautification Foundation piedmontbeautificationfoundation.org Piedmont Center for the Arts piedmontcenterforthearts.org Piedmont Choir piedmontchoirs.org Piedmont Community Church piedmontchurch.org Piedmont Diversity Committee www.padc.info Piedmont Education Foundation piedmontedfoundation.org Piedmont High School Boosters piedmontathletics.com/boosters July 30, 8:30 pm: “Sing” | Aug 27, 7:45 pm: “Trolls World Tour” Piedmont High School Wellness piedmont.k12.ca.us/phs/campus-life/ September 17, 7:20 pm: “Bee Movie” wellness-center.php Piedmont Historical Society Piedmont Park piedmonthistorical.org Piedmont Ladies Tennis Club [email protected] Piedmont Language School piedmontlanguageschool.com Piedmont League of Women Voters lwvpiedmont.org Piedmont Makers piedmontmakers.org Piedmont Middle School Boosters piedmont.k12.ca.us/pms/activities-athletics /boosters Piedmont Neighbors & Newcomers piedmontpnnc.org Piedmont Parents Network piedmontparentsnetwork.org Piedmont Racial Equity Campaign piedmontracialequity.org Piedmont Recreation Facilities Org. prfo.org Piedmont Soccer Club piedmontsoccer.org Piedmont Swim Team piedmontswimteam.org R Piedmont Resident N Non-resident f Fee included (see p. 6) piedmont.ca.gov/activityguide 37 City of Piedmont Recreation Department 358 Hillside Avenue, Piedmont CA 94611

Photo: Julie Reichle Help maintain our public fields in Piedmont.

Make your donation go twice as far with a matching funds donation opportunity

With all the challenges from the pandemic, we have been the beneficiary of our well-maintained, lovely outdoor spaces that have allowed us as a community to spend time together. Our precious public spaces are more important than ever. Make your donation go twice as far, and create a lasting legacy by donating to the Piedmont Beautification Foundation’s Sport Fields Endowment Fund. Your donation will be matched by John Bates, Jr. and Charles Bates, in loving memory of their sister Katy Bates Kreitler. The endowment will generate income to be used exclusively for the maintenance and preservation of the public fields and courts in Pied- mont. Please make a donation to the PBF Sport Fields Endowment Fund at piedmontbeautificationfoundation.org.

Gayle Lambert, PBF President Chelle Putzer, Recreation Director