DJ Skills Workshop with DJ Yuka Yu
2024-06-15 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-07-20 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-08-17 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-09-21 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Felton Library, 6121 Gushee Street, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
DJ Skills Workshop with DJ Yuka Yu
3rd Saturdays, 2 – 3:30pm, June 15 – September 21

June 15
July 20
August 17
September 21
Ever wanted to learn how to DJ? We’ve got you covered! Join our Advisory Council of Teens (ACT) as we host a DJ Skills Workshop with DJ Yuka Yu!
Whether you already DJ or are a complete beginner, this course is a great place to get started. Learn how to download and organize your music collection, use Rekordbox to prepare your playlists, and mix harmonically.
Preparing your set – Learn about the different formats and how to download and organize your music library. Get your hands on the controls and learn how to load your tracks. From there we will go over how the DJ equipment is set-up and go over some options so that if you decide to buy your own you’ll be set to play in no time. You will have a chance to play a track on a Pioneer DDJ mixer.
This program is intended for teens ages 12 – 18.

Henry Cowell Girl Scout Day Camp
2024-06-24 09:00 - 2024-06-28 15:30 | Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Henry Cowell Girl Scout Day Camp
Monday – Friday, 9am-3:30pm, June 24-28
Henry Cowell Girl Scout Day Camp allows girls of all ages (entering 1st-7th grades) to spend a week out in nature having fun and learning important skills. While at camp the girls have the chance to learn new things and become good team players while gaining leadership skills. They get to participate in fun crafts and activities such as: cooking, hiking, creek walking, and so much more!
Not a Girl Scout? Not a problem! Join us!
We hope that each girl leaves our camp with a stronger sense of self and more confidence in her abilities.
At Henry Cowell Day Camp, we believe in creating a safe and inclusive environment for all campers and volunteers.

Wheelin’ Basketball 2024 at Franich Park
2024-06-29 11:30 - 13:30 | Franich Park, 795 Vista Montana Dr., Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Wheelin’ Bball 2024 at Franich Park

Saturday, June 29, 11:30am-1:30pm

Join us for Wheelin’ Bball 2024 at Franich Park in Watsonville! Make sure to join us for the Kickoff event on June 29th from 11:30am-1:30pm. It will be an exciting event full of wheelchair basketball. Although registration is not required, we would greatly appreciate the registration! Did we mention that Wheelin’ Bball is FREE!?

Make sure to also sign up for the Wheelin’ Camp – Tuesdays/Thursdays-July 2, 9, 11, 16, 18 5:30-7pm

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/…/wheelin-bball-2024…

If you need help registering or have any questions, please contact us at brenda.gutierrez@countyparkfriends.org or call 831-200-9403

¡Estamos a solo una semana de iniciar Wheelin’ Bball 2024 en Franich Park en Watsonville!

Asegúrese de unirse a nosotros para el evento inaugural el 29 de junio de 11:30 a. m. a 1:30 p. m., donde amigos y familiares podrán unirse para animar a los participantes. Será un evento emocionante lleno de baloncesto en silla de ruedas. Aunque no es necesario registrarse, ¡agradeceríamos mucho el registro! ¿Mencionamos que Wheelin’ Bball es GRATIS?

Asegúrese de inscribirse también en el Wheelin’ Camp: los martes y jueves, 2, 9, 11, 16 y 18 de julio de 5:30 a 7 p.m.

Si necesita ayuda para registrarse o tiene alguna pregunta, contáctenos en brenda.gutierrez@countyparkfriends.org o llame al 831-200-9403.

Semillas to Sunflowers
2024-07-01 08:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-08 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Life Lab Blooming Classroom, 198 Zils Road, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Semillas to Sunflowers!
Four one week sessions beginning July 1, 8 am-2pm
Semillas to Sunflowers’ free program is open for families with kids that go to one of the Elementary Schools in PVUSD. Cost: $0
For kids that are going into 3rd grade, 4th grade, or 5th grade during the 2024-2025 school year.
5 (1 week long) sessions:
Session 1: July 1st- 5th (no program July 4th
Session 2: July 8th- 12th
Session 3: July 15th-19th
Session 4: July 22nd-26th
Session 5: July 29th- August 2nd
Semillas to Sunflowers is now accepting applications!
Please fill out one application per child.
If accepted, we will let you know within 2-3 weeks of your application which week-long Session you are awarded.

Apply here!

Location: Semillas to Sunflowers takes place at the Life Lab Blooming Classroom, located off of San Andreas Road near Watsonville.
The program takes place at 198 Zils Road Watsonville
Schedule:
The program runs from 8am to 2pm. Child Drop-off at site: 8:30am
We have optional additional enrichment activities from 2:30-4pm and 4pm-5:30pm.
Please sign up for your pick up time, this will be the same time throughout the whole week:2:30pm (end of camp day), 4pm or 5:30pm (end of enrichment activities)
Provided: Breakfast, Snacks, Lunch
Sample Activities: Bird day – engineer bird beaks;Harvest fruits and vegetables to make snacks; Garden gifts day – use a solar oven to make pesto bread; Art in the garden – make nature art; Visit the UCSC Campus and meet college students
For More Information:
Call: 831-200-3703
Email: semillas@lifelab.org

Free Girls in Engineering Camp for Middle Schoolers
2024-07-08 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-22 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
Free Girls in Engineering Camp for Middle Schoolers
Session 1: July 8-12; Session 2: July 15-19; Session 3: July 22-26

Free Girls in Engineering Camp for Middle Schoolers (rising 7th – 9th). Free transportation to UCSC, Free Lunch, Free Field trip to Google! Robotics, Coding, Lab Tours @UCSC, Women in STEM role models and more! One week day camp in July — still accepting applications & need to fill some spots!

Middle School female/identified students in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties (Middle School = 6th/rising 7th; 7th/rising 8th; 8th/rising 9th graders) are eligible to apply

Apply today! https://gie.soe.ucsc.edu/girls-engineering

ALL GIE 2024 Participants Invited: August 5 field trip to Google to meet REAL Girls In Engineering!

Questions? email: jessriv@ucsc.edu

Santa Cruz Shakespeare Summer Intensive Program
2024-07-08 09:00 - 2024-07-12 15:00 | Veterans Memorial Building, 840 Front St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Spots Available for Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s Summer Intensive
Monday-Friday, July 8 – 12, 9am – 3pm
Santa Cruz Shakespeare is offering a new summer Shakespeare intensive program for high school students, ages 14-18.
Students will be guided through practical exercises to prepare them to take center stage in an abridged version of As You Like It to be performed on stage Saturday, July 13 at 10:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s Audrey Stanley Grove (The Grove) in Santa Cruz’s DeLaveaga Park.
The high school summer program, which takes place at the Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, will include workshops in movement, text, and voice and rehearsal time with Shakespeare experts. Students will become more comfortable with public speaking, learn how to do close reading of text and incorporate that into performance, and gain confidence with self-expression and artistic abilities.
Cost is $1,000 and includes access for one student and one adult ticket to our professional performance of As You Like It on Saturday, July 13, right after the student performance, as well as a souvenir sweatshirt. Scholarships and payment plans available. Learn more at https://santacruzshakespeare.org/educators/intensive.
For questions, email education@santacruzshakespeare.org

Teen Public Safety Academy
2024-07-22 08:00 - 2024-07-26 16:00 | Santa Cruz Police Station, 155 Center St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Teen Public Safety Academy!

M-F, July 22 – 26, 8am-4pm

Learn the process that a Police Cadet or Fire Cadet go through when entering a training Academy. Academy Recruits will engage in a daily physical fitness program, learn basic self defense tactics, and be introduced to arrest and control techniques. They will also learn Basic Investigative Techniques, including Crime Scene Investigation and Evidence Processing. Recruits will also receive instruction on fire department operations and learn basic firefighting principals and emergency medical treatment, such as first aid.

Register NOW for the July 22 – 26 2024: forms.office.com/g/ccxKXvFCcR

CONTACT: Katelyn Esche, Katelyn.Esche@santacruzcountyca.gov, 831-454-2623

Recruits must either live or attend school within the County of Santa Cruz and be between 13-18 years old. Enrollment is limited, so be sure to sign up early.
Recruits are expected to attend each day. We will promptly meet each morning in the SCPD Community Room at 155 Center Street, Santa Cruz.

Conozca el proceso por el que pasa un Cadete de Policía o un Cadete de Bomberos al ingresar a una Academia de capacitación. Los reclutas de la Academia participarán en un programa diario de acondicionamiento físico, aprenderán tácticas básicas de defensa personal y conocerán técnicas de arresto y control. También aprenderán técnicas básicas de investigación, incluida la investigación de la escena del crimen y el procesamiento de pruebas. Los reclutas también recibirán instrucción sobre las operaciones del departamento de bomberos y aprenderán los principios básicos de extinción de incendios y tratamientos médicos de emergencia, como primeros auxilios.La tarifa del programa de $40Los reclutas deben vivir o asistir a la escuela dentro del condado de Santa Cruz y tener entre 13 y 18 años. La inscripción es limitada, así que asegúrese de registrarse con anticipación.Fechas de la Academia: 22 de julio al 26 de julio de 2024 8:00 a. m. a 4:00 p. m.Se espera que los reclutas asistan todos los días. Nos reuniremos puntualmente cada mañana en la sala comunitaria de SCPD en 155 Center Street, Santa Cruz.

Redwood Music Kid Camp
2024-07-22 10:00 - 2024-08-02 15:00 | St. Philip Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066, United States
Redwood Music Kid Camp
July 22 – August 2, 10am-3pm
Redwood Music Kid Camp is a two-week day camp for children ages 7–13 who can already play an instrument. Campers should have at least one year’s experience playing fiddle, violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, penny whistle, recorder, guitar, ukulele, harp, accordion, or piano/keyboards.
Camp takes place July 22–August 2, from 10am–3pm daily at St. Phillips Episcopal Church in Scotts Valley.
A final concert will be presented to family and friends on Saturday, August 3rd at 10am.
Details and registration at CommunityMusicSchool.org or at 831-471-5184.

Splash into fall with NOODLE BALL!
2024-09-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Simpkins Family Swim Center, 979 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Splash into fall with NOODLE BALL!

Session 1: Sundays 10-11am, Sept. 8- Sept. 29

Session 2: Sundays 10-11am, Sept. 29 – Oct. 20

Kiddos! Join us to learn the game of water polo with Noodle Ball! This program provides a safe environment where we teach the basics and, most importantly, have fun playing the game! Class sizes are small with just 15 participants per session.

Ages 6 – 12

Please visit scparks.com for full details & to register!

Parenting with Compassion and Wisdom With Pam Cayton
2024-09-14 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-09-21 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-09-28 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-10-05 10:30 - 12:30 | Tara Redwood School, 5810 Prescott Rd, Soquel, CA, 95073, United States
Parenting with Compassion and Wisdom With Pam Cayton
Saturdays, 10:30am-12:30pm, September 14 – October 5

Every autumn Tara Redwood School offers a course for parents to learn about the Creating Compassionate Culture curriculum that is the heart of our school. Join us for our course, Parenting with Compassion and Wisdom.
Parents and /or caregivers will be able to experience what their children are learning in the classroom, and use these skills for themselves at home.
Program is both in person and on ZOOM.
The CCC program for Parents introduces the philosophical foundation and practical application for the curriculum taught in CCC schools. Workshops focus on how the CCC program and methodology can be integrated at home to enhance happy, compassionate family cultures.

This year we are offering a course for the children as well! Same day & time as the parent /caregiver course.
Parents: Sliding Scale $1.00 to $108.00
Parent Course, register here: https://landofmedicinebuddha.org/retreat-guru/789/parenting-with-compassion-wisdom/
Children: Sliding scale to $30
Children Class, register here: https://landofmedicinebuddha.org/retreat-guru/792/ccc-program-for-children/

Super Tots Winter Sports Ages 3 to 5 Simpkins
2024-12-04 16:00 - 16:45, 2024-12-11 16:00 - 16:45 | Simpkins Family Swim Center, 979 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Super Tots Winter Sports Ages 3 to 5
Simpkins, Wednesdays 4-4:45pm, Session Start Days: Dec 4, Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 5, April 2
Ben Lomond, Thursdays 3-3:45pm, Session Start Days:Dec 5, Jan 9, Feb 6, Mar 6, April 3
Join us for fun and active Super Winter Tots sports!

The Santa Cruz County Parks Department is excited to offer our indoor Super Tots winter sports programs for children ages 3-5! Each month, we focus on a different sport, helping your little ones develop skills, stay active and have fun. Please see program details by location below.
Winter Sports Schedule: Simpkins Family Swim Center, A and B Community Salon, 979 17th Ave., Santa Cruz
Wednesdays, 4 – 4:45pm
• Dodgeball: December 4 – December 18
• Yoga: January 8 – January 29
• Basketball: February 5 – February 26
• Flip Class: March 5 – March 26
• Skills and drills: April 2 – April 30

Winter Sports Schedule: Highlands County Park, Highlands House, 8500 CA-9, Ben Lomond
Thursdays, 3 – 3:45pm

• Dance: December 5 – December 19
• Flip Class: January 9 – January 30
• Yoga: February 6 – February 27
• Skills & Exercise: March 6 – March 27

• Basketball: April 3 – May 1
Registration information: Spaces are limited so be sure to sign up early! For more details or to register, please visit our website at SCPARKS.COM or call us at (831) 454-7901

Phone: (831) 454-7901 (General); (831) 454-7941 (Registrations), Monday – Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, except holidays

Email: parksinfo@parks.santacruzcountyca.gov (General); rec@parks.santacruzcountyca.gov (Registrations)

Super Tots Winter Sports Ages 3 to 5 Ben Lomond
2024-12-05 15:00 - 15:45 | Highlands Park Senior & Community Center, 8500 CA-9, Ben Lomond, CA, 95005, United States
Super Tots Winter Sports Ages 3 to 5 Ben Lomond

Wednesdays 4-4:45pm, Session Start Days: Dec 4, Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 5, April 2
Thursdays 3-3:45pm, Session Start Days:

Join us for fun and active Super Winter Tots sports!

The Santa Cruz County Parks Department is excited to offer our indoor Super Tots winter sports programs for children ages 3-5! Each month, we focus on a different sport, helping your little ones develop skills, stay active and have fun. Please see program details by location below.

Winter Sports Schedule: Highlands County Park, Highlands House, 8500 CA-9, Ben Lomond
Thursdays, 3 – 3:45pm

• Dance: December 5 – December 19
• Flip Class: January 9 – January 30
• Yoga: February 6 – February 27
• Skills & Exercise: March 6 – March 27
• Basketball: April 3 – May 1

Winter Sports Schedule: Simpkins Family Swim Center, A and B Community Salon, 979 17th Ave., Santa Cruz
Wednesday, 4 – 4:45pm

• Dodgeball: December 4 – December 18
• Yoga: January 8 – January 29
• Basketball: February 5 – February 26
• Flip Class: March 5 – March 26
• Skills and drills: April 2 – April 30

Registration information: Spaces are limited so be sure to sign up early! For more details or to register, please visit our website at SCPARKS.COM
or call us at (831) 454-7901

Phone: (831) 454-7901 (General); (831) 454-7941 (Registrations), Monday – Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, except holidays

Email: parksinfo@parks.santacruzcountyca.gov (General); rec@parks.santacruzcountyca.gov (Registrations)
