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Publication Date: Friday, May 07, 2004

Summer Class Guide Summer Class Guide (May 07, 2004)

Academic Achievement

Achieva College Prep Center
512 Hamilton Ave. Palo Alto 463-5530
Want to make the most out of high school and get into a college you love? Achieva offers college counseling, academic tutoring and S.A.T. preparation. The center provides dynamic workshops where high school students develop their skills for college and beyond.

Admissions Academy
955 Alma St., Suite B Palo Alto 463-5530 www.admissionsacademy.com paloalto@admissionsacademy.com
Competitionfor college acceptance grows fiercer each year. Don't let your students get lost in the shuffle. Admissions Academy works with high school students to explore, develop and enhance their academic and extracurricular profiles. Enroll today in one of the strategic summer high school workshops, covering everything from analytical writing to college exploration. Classes start immediately-call today for schedules and availability.

Five Branches Institute
Santa Cruz (831) 476-9424
Five Branches Institute offers master's degree program courses in traditional Chinese medicine: herbology, acupuncture, etc. Located in Santa Cruz and soon in San Jose as well. Tuition is around $8,000 per year.

Institute of Transpersonal Psychology (ITP)
744 San Antonio Road Palo Alto 493-4430 www.itp.edu
ITP offers distance learning courses in the areas of transpersonal studies, creative expression, spiritual psychology, women's spiritual development, and wellness counseling. Each course is designed for the independent learner and includes individual supervision with a mentor who is an expert in the field of study. Course content emphasizes the integrative study of mind, body and spirit, and its practical application to the student's personal and professional life.

One-to-One Tutoring Service
P. O. Box 1453 Palo Alto 363-8799 www.cruzers.net 121tutor@cruzers.net
Professional tutors available in all subject areas for summer school, make-up coursework, SAT prep, remedial reading, writing enrichment, ESL, Spanish, French, Latin, math or other subjects. Tutors can set up an individualized course of study for summer enrichment. All grades and adults. Lessons at your home or business, a library or the tutor's home. Call Tim Gasser to register.

Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC)
3990 Ventura Court Palo Alto 493-2361 www.paccc.com
Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC) serves 750 children at 17 sites. Accredited centers include infant, toddler, preschool and school-age. Diverse summer programs offered. Age-appropriate activities, stimulating environments, and ample play-time provide social, emotional and cognitive growth. PACCC benefits include: low child-to-teacher ratios; experienced, long-term staff; linkages to community resources and collaboration with PAUSD. 921 Colorado Ave. Palo Alto 856-1419 jimmooreca@att.net
Individual private tutoring in Midtown Palo Alto home for grades 7-12, college and adults. Subjects include English grammar and composition, English as a second language (ESL), French, Latin, math, history and social studies, and humanities in general. Also test preparation for all standardized tests (including S.A.T.), manuscript writing and editing. Standford graduate with 40 years experience as a tutor. Fees from $18 per hour.

Sally Ride Science Camp Stanford
University Stanford(888) 472-4386 www.sallyridecamps.com/stanford sallyridecamps@galileoed.com
Sally Ride, America's first woman in space, has teamed up with Galileo Educational Services to create Sally Ride Science Camp, an overnight camp for girls entering 6th-9th grade at Stanford University. Three one-week sessions starting June 20. Three majors: Astronomy, Oceanography and Engineering. Guest scientists and engineers every day. 6:1 camper-to-staff ratio in science and engineering labs. Visit the Web site for more information.

Woodland Schoo
l360 La Cuesta Drive Portola Valley 854-9065 www.woodland-school.org
Preschool-8th grade. Woodland School's focus is a challenging academic program with a strong enrichment program of art, music, drama, computers, gymnastics and physical education. Science and technology are an integral part of the 5th-8th grade experience. Extended Care is offered 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Please call for a brochure or to set up a tour.

Business & Technology

Digital Media Academy
1925 Winchester Blvd., Suite 109 Campbell (866) 656-3342 www.DigitalMediaAcademy.org info@www.DigitalMediaAcademy.org
The Digital Media Academy (DMA) is a premier creative technology immersion program appealing to teenagers of all ages (and adults) looking for a professional level experience in a studio-like environment. DMA is not your typical summer computer camp. Instructors include award-winning filmmakers, nationally-known industry gurus, and acclaimed educators. Course topics include game design, video production, Web design, motion graphics, 3D animation, and much more. Courses are hands-on and project-based. Optional Stanford Continuing studies credit and campus housing are available. Reference promo code pa04 and save.

San Carlos Senior Center
San Carlos www.fabgraphics.com classesclasses@fabgraphics.com
Hands-on computer classes including Mac OS X, Using the Internet and Web Design.

Dance

Dance Connection
4000 Middlefield Road, L5Palo Alto 322-7032 www.danceconnectionpaloalto.com danceconnection_paloalto@msn.com
Dance Connection offers both classes and camps for the summer. Popular dance camps for ages 4-18 include: "Mini Five's," "Mini Camp," "Jumpstart," "Junior," "Dance Camp 2004" and "Teen Jazz Dance Camp." Classes for ages 3-adult in the areas of jazz, ballet, pointe, lyrical, tap, hip hop, modern, African and children's dance complete the summer dance program. Visit the Web site to register for summer dance camps or classes.

Line Dance Plus
Mitchell Park, 3800 Middlefield Road Palo Alto 463-4900 www.DanceAdventures.com hedy@DanceAdventures.com
Summer Line Dance Workshops with Hedy McAdams, July 16, Aug. 6 & 20, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $10 drop-in fee. Favorite dances from previous quarters plus at least one new dance each meeting. Experienced dancers only. New students should wait for the Fall Class beginning Sept. 17.

Menlo Park Academy of Dance
1163 El Camino Real Menlo Park 323-5292
More than 50 years in Menlo Park. Summer school: July 7-Aug. 17. Ballet (age 4-advanced) and tap (age 3-advanced). Other classes include jazz, hip hop, lyrical, musical theatre, mommy and me (age 2), adult morning stretch and jazz, yoga, young acro and tiny tumblers. Teen and adult beginners-advanced in ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop. Call for a brochure.

Menlo Park Recreation Dept.
702 Laurel Drive Menlo Park 330-2200 susanchiappone@aol.com
"Broadway Tap." June 14-Aug. 23. Mondays and Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m.
One hour. If you've ever wanted to learn to tap, this class is for you. Join for an hour of good exercise and terrific fun. Learn tap basics and more. Class will complete full dance numbers to fun and lively music.

Palo Alto Dept. of Community Services
1305 Middlefield Road Palo Alto 463-4900 www.CityofPaloAlto.org enjoysusanchiappone@aol.com
"Intermediate Tap." June 15-Aug. 24. No class July 6. Noon class for 1 hour. $60 residents/$72 non-residents. Mitchell Park Main Hall. Come have fun. Enjoy tap dancing to a variety of music while improving coordination and tap skills. Need some previous tap experience. Should know flaps, shuffles, buffaloes, waltz clogs and time steps. Instructor: Sue Chiappone.

Western Ballet
2028 Old Middlefield Way Mountain View 968-4455 www.westernballet.org info@westernballet.org
Western Ballet offers intensive summer programs for children, youth and adults. Children (ages 5-10), June 28-July 2; youth (pre-intermediate through advanced), July 26-Aug. 13; adult intensive, July 19-July 23. End of session performance for youth and adults Aug. 13 at Mountain View Center for the Perfroming Arts. Regularly scheduled adult classes (mornings, evenings and Saturdays) are ongoing.

Zohar Dance Company & Studio
4000 Middlefield Road, L4Palo Alto 494-8221 www.zohardance.org zohardance@aol.com
Since 1979, Zohar has provided classes in jazz (beginner-advanced); ballet (intermediate-advanced); and modern (intermediate-advanced). Professional faculty includes Ehud Krauss, Kristine Elliott, Lisa Burnett and Barbara Susco. Ballet and modern classes are accompanied by a pianist. Studio is available for hourly rental for workshops and rehearsals. Call for more information.

Handicrafts

Mountain View-Los Altos Adult School
Mountain View 940-1333 www.mvlaae.org
The MV-LA Adult School has a long history and commitment to adult education. Offering the following classes: Calligraphy, ceramics, drawing, Japanese flower arranging (Ikebana), knitting/crochet, needle arts, oil/acrylic painting, photography, quilt making and watercolor painting. Older adult classes (55+, $15). Classes start June 14.

Health & Fitness

Avalon Art & Yoga Center
370 California Ave.Palo Alto 324-2517 www.avalonyoga.com info@avalonyoga.com
The goal at Avalon Art & Yoga Center is to provide students of all ages with the highest quality instruction in a beautiful and inspiring environment. Yoga connects a person's body, mind and spirit using concentrated movement to achieve union and balance. Experienced instructors offer a broad range of styles to choose from. Ongoing classes-including Anusara, Ashtanga, Iyengar, Vinyasa, and more-allow you to explore the benefits of Hatha Yoga.

Betty Wright Swim Center @ C.A.R.
3864 Middlefield RoadPalo Alto 494-1480
www.c-a-r.org/swim.html sheralee@c-a-r.org
Adult classes: Aqua aerobics, arthritis therapy, deep-water fitness, health back and body, pre and post natal, and water work. Personal physical therapy and personal training available. Youth classes: Learn to swim, parent & tot, and private and semi-private swim lessons. Relaxation: Ai Chi, aquatic massage, suspended relaxation, and Watsu. Monday-Thursday, 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Darshana Yoga
654 High St. Palo Alto 325-YOGA (9642) www.darshanayoga.com info@darshanayoga
Teaching yoga in Palo Alto for 25 years, Catherine De Los Santos has opened a beautiful new studio on High Street. Traditional Iyengar influenced Hatha yoga taught by 11 fabulous yoga experts. Great classes and private lessons for beginning to advanced kids, teens and adults. All classes are drop in.

Feldenkrais: Gentle Exercises for Core Awareness
1305 Middlefield Road Palo Alto
People who are not aware they have excess tension are often surprised how much better they feel after even one class. Use gentle exercises and awareness to improve strength, flexibility, and prevent or heal from injury. Decrease the habitual tension that restricts movement, interferes with action and causes pain. Improve posture and everyday movements, from turning and walking to working out. Appropriate for all ages and conditions. Instructor Jean Elvin is certified in Feldenkrais and Pilates, with 25 years of teaching experience. Sessions begin in June and August. Course also available in Los Altos.

Menlo Park Recreation Dept.
701 Laurel Drive Menlo Park 330-2200 csd@menlopark.org susanchiappone@aol.com
"Forever Fit-Crowder Exercise." June 14-Aug. 27. Contact Menlo Park Recreation. This class is designed to recondition by improving flexibility, core strength, coordination, posture and range of motion. More than 100 exercises, all to the sounds of good music. One hour. Mondays at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.

Mountain View-Los Altos Adult School
Mountain View 940-1333 www.mvlaae.org
The MV-LA Adult School has a long history and commitment to adult education. Be fit. Offering Afro Brazilian dancing, belly dancing, exercise for the older adult, Feldenkrais, jazz dance, hiking, mat Pilates, Qigong, stretch and flex, Tai Chi, and yoga classes. Older adult classes (55+, $15). Classes start June 14.

Page Mill YMCA
755 Page Mill Road, Bldg. B Palo Alto 858-06611
2 week personalized fitness program. This step-by-step program offers guidance, motivation and structure so that you will start and stick with fitness as part of your lifestyle. The program introduces you to appropriate cardiovascular exercise, how to stretch correctly, warm-up and cool-down, strength training instruction with an emphasis on the correct use of the equipment as well as lots of feedback and encouragement. Exercise will be introduced in small, achievable steps. The Page Mill YMCA offers a variety of classes for health and fitness. Please call for more information.

Palo Alto Family YMCA
3412 Ross Road Palo Alto 856-9622
This Family YMCA offers a 12-week Personal Fitness Program, designed to take the unfit individual from inactive to active, and helps members make a commitment to physical activity, includes weekly meetings with a strength trainer. Free for facility members. The Palo Alto Family YMCA offers a variety of classes for health and fitness. Please call for more information.

Taijiquan Tutelage of Palo Alto
3790 El Camino Real, P.O. Box 185 Palo Alto 327-9350 www.ttopa.com
Taijiquan Tutelage of Palo Alto. Established in 1973. Learn the classical Yang Chengfu style of Taijiquan (T'ai chi ch'uan). Beginning classes start monthly. Classes are held at the Cubberley Community Center. Call for complete information and free literature, or visit the Web site.

Twisters Gym
2639 Terminal Blvd. Mountain View 967-5581 www.twistersgym.com Twistersgym@webtv.net
Twisters features ten levels of recreation and team in gymnastics, Tae Kwon Do and indoor rock climbing for preschool to adult. Gymnastics includes all the Olympic events, tumbling and trampoline. Twisters offers 10 weeks of fun-filled specialty and multi-sport summer camps at family and multi-camp rates. Exciting birthday parties, field trips, mobile outreach programs, open gym available. Contact Twisters for the best Bay Area rates and generous family discounts.

Unity Church
3391 Middlefield Road Palo Alto 857-0919 andrealenox@earthlink.net
Meditative yoga. Freedom, expansion and balance through inner strength and grace. Yoga in the tradition of Sw. Satyananda Saraswati, Bihar School of Yoga, India. Beginning/intermediate classes, meditation, satsang and yoga nidra, taught by Andrea Lenox. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Language

German Class
50 Embarcadero Road, Room 405 Palo Alto 329-3752 adultschool@pausd.palo-alto.ca.us
Willkommen! (Welcome!) Learn to speak, read and write German, with an emphasis on German conversation. Basic grammar is taught, and Germanic culture is covered. The instructor, a college-credentialed teacher with a master's degree, studied in Germany with the Stanford-in-Germany program. Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., June 15-July 13, $54.

Istituto Educazione Italiana (IEI)
1000 El Camino Real Atherton
804-2583 www.ItalybytheBay.org IEI@ItalybytheBay.org
Italian language for adults (evenings) and for children 4-14 years of age (afternoons) will be offered by IEI on the campus of Menlo College this summer, including an intensive course for travelers (language and survival techniques). All taught by Italian natives who are professional language educators. Exact schedule and price information is available on the Web site, or call for more details.

Language Arts
405 Lytton Ave.Palo Alto 329-1731 www.LanguageArts.org
Language Arts would like to welcome you as a new student in its Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese or Spanish program. The professional and customized teaching approach is enhanced with equally enthusiastic and native-speaking teachers, teaching in a very colorful and elegant environment. Call or visit the Web site for more information.

Mountain View-Los Altos Adult School
Mountain View 940-1333 www.mvlaae.org
The MV-LA Adult School has a long history and commitment to adult education. Learn or practice a language. Offering: Chinese, French for travelers, and Spanish review. Older adult classes (55+, $15). Classes start June 14.

Mind & Spirit

California Yoga Center
570 Showers Drive, Suite 5Mountain View 947-9642 www.californiayoga.com info@californiayoga.com
A fully equipped Iyengar yoga studio, the California Yoga Center was established in 1980. Offering yoga classes for beginning to advanced students. Classes emphasize individual attention and cultivate strength, endurance, flexibility and relaxation. Ongoing yoga classes are scheduled every day and include special classes such as back care, pranayama, prenatal, partner and gentle yoga. Weekend workshops explore a variety of yoga related topics.

Unitarian Universalist Church
505 E. Charleston Road Palo Alto 857-0919 andrealenox@earthlink.net
The Wisdom of India. Yoga on a deeply spiritual level incorporating meditation, philosophy and esoteric yogic practices. Inspired by Sw. Satyananda Saraswati, Bihar School of Yoga, India, and taught by Andrea Lenox. Wednesdays, 5:30-7 p.m.

Miscellaneous

Jewish Studies with George Rubin
Palo Alto 424-1940
Private instruction for all ages in Hebrew, Jewish studies and Bar/Bat Mitzvah tutoring for those affiliated or unaffiliated. George rubin has an M.A. in Hebrew/Jewish Education.

Music & Art

Cantabile Children's Chorus
953 Industrial Ave.Palo Alto424-1410 www.cantabile.org joann@bcg.org
Cantabile Summer Music Day Camps are full of singing, learning, friendships and fun. This year offering two separate camps. Your child can attend one or both. "Music and Art" (Aug. 2-6); "Music and Movement" (Aug. 9-13). Tuition for each camp is $300-$350.

Children's Music Workshops
:P.O. Box 60756 Palo Alto 306-0332
Specializes in classes and private lessons for ages 5-15 in guitar, piano and singing. Family lessons also available. Classes are located in Mountain View, Palo Alto and Menlo Park. Year-round classes and special summer workshops (held in June and July).

Chinese Brush Painting
Palo Alto 948-1503
Chinese Brush Painting with Anna Wu Weakland-master calligrapher and painter. Class meets eight Tuesdays, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Classes held at the Cubberley Studio in Palo Alto. Learn to paint with minimum strokes and achieve maximum results. The techniques of all the popular subject matters will be taught. Beginners and advanced students welcome.

Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA)
230 San Antonio Circle Mountain View 917-6800 www.arts4all.org
Spring into summer beginning June 14. More than 60 art and music camps for grades K-8; one- and two-week sessions; half and full-day. Creative camps ("Paper Mache Monsters," "Doggy Dog World," "Hogwarts Academy," "Paintmania," "Toon Town" and more). Digital arts camps/classes ("Audio Recording," "Composition," "Web Design" and "Animation"). Special one-week music workshops. Pre-school programs. New for 2004: Youth and adult art classes ("Ceramics," "Fashion Design," "Oil Painting," "Life Drawing," "Mosaics" and "Bookmaking"). Music classes for all ages/levels (jazz, classical, world, theory, more). Private music lesson registration (by appointment) begins June 21. Multi-lingual faculty of 75+ professionals. Tuition aid offered. Register online.

Gryphon Stringed Instruments
211 Lambert Ave. Palo Alto 493-2131 www.gryphonstrings.com text:Offering group classes and individual lessons for guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, harp, dulcimer, bass and violin. Open 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday- Thursday; 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday.

M.A.D. Music Studio
970 W. Dana St.Mountain View 988-0544 www.madmusicstudio.com mad@madmusicstudio.com
Group piano class for ages 5 and up. Summer classes. Amidst games and creative music-making, this class emphasizes the importance of solid music fundamentals, starting with rhythms and counting. Proper piano playing techniques will be introduced and practiced, while students begin to explore keyboard geography and read music. Children can look forward to a solid, educational and exciting music experience. Class size is limited. Enroll today.

M.A.D. Music Studio
970 W. Dana St.Mountain View 988-0544 www.madmusicstudio.com mad@madmusicstudio.com
Summer Camps, classes, lessons. All ages. Music Madness Adventures-a hands-on, fun-filled, musical adventure-is a week-long summer camp for ages 4-10 that includes piano class, Karaoke "American Idol Style," band instrument exploration, recorder mania, Kindermusik, musical games and fun. Kindermusik adventures-the single best choice for your child. 18 months-7 years. Private lessons for all instruments. Now enrolling. Call today. Space is limited.

New Mozart School of Music
220B University Ave.Palo Alto 324-2373 www.newmozartschool.com director@newmozartschool.com
New Mozart School of Music offers instructions on most instruments. Conveniently located in downtown Palo Alto, and lessons are available 7 days a week. Excellent instructors with degrees in music and many are graduates of the finest music institutions. Qualified teachers are experienced in teaching all ages and levels. Offering instructions in: piano, voice, violin, cello, flute, clarinet, recorder, saxophone, guitar, bass and more.

Pacific Art League
668 Ramona St.Palo Alto 321-3891 www.pacificartleague.org office@pacificartleague.org
Registration: Kids' Summer Art Camp, April 19.
Registration: Adult Classes Summer, May 24. Classes begin June 28. text:Abstract painting, airbrush, analysis of form, beginning, intermediate and advanced watercolor, Chinese calligraphy and brush painting, figure drawing, landscape and still-life oil and pastel, monoprint printmaking, travel sketching, head and portrait drawing/painting, stone carving, sculpture and Friday night teen classes.

Palo Alto Adult School
l50 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto 329-3752 www.paadultschool.org ht.nguyen@sbcglobal.net text:Learn the ancient art of Ikebana. Learn Wafu compositions using a variety of flower and plant materials, use of pin frog, containers, how to preserve material freshness, how to display your arrangements. Bring garden shears, pin frog, and pyrex dish and enjoy creating a beautiful arrangement to bring home each week. Tuesdays, 12:30-3:30 p.m. (5 weeks), May 4-June 1 at Cubberley Community Center, Room B-2. Age 60+: $25; 18-59: $65. $40 material. Pre-registration.

Palo Alto Children's Theatre
1305 Middlefield RoadPalo Alto 463-4930 www.city.palo-alto.ca.us/theatre
Wonderful summer fun creating theatre. Must be stated age by first class. "Playing Along"-ages 6, 7, 8. $150 residents/$162 non-residents. All classes Monday-Friday, June 14-July 30, seven classes, 10 a.m.-noon. "Camp Sneak Preview"-ages 8, 9, 10. $150 residents/$162 non-residents. All classes Monday-Friday, June 14-July 30, seven classes, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. "Summer Conservatory 2004" (by audition only) ages 10-high school. $350 residents/$362 non-residents. June 15-July 30, Tuesday-Friday (some Saturdays and Mondays required). Audition dates: May 8 at 10:30 a.m.; May 19 at 3:45 p.m.; June 2 at 3:45 p.m.; June 5 at 10:30 a.m.

Schola Cantorum
1605 W. El Camino Real, #200 Mountain View 254-1700 www.scholacantorum.org info@scholacantorum.org
KidsSings for children ages 5-9. Fun, drop-in workshop. Every Thursday, July 8-Aug. 12. Ages 5-6, 5-5:50 p.m.; ages 7-9, 6-7 p.m. Co-sponsored with CSMA, Mountain View. Free. No registration required.

Schola Cantorum
1605 W. El Camino Real, #200 Mountain View 254-1700 www.scholacantorum.org info@scholacantorum.org text:Musicianship for Singers (co-sponsored with CSMA, Mountain View). For teenagers and adults. Beginners: Tuesdays, 7:15-9:15 p.m., July 6-Aug. 10. Intermediate: Wednesdays, 7:15-9:15 p.m., July 7-Aug. 11. $80 for 6 weeks. Maximum 25 per class. Call CSMA (917-6800) to register.

Village Heartbeat
883 Ames Ave.Palo Alto 493-8046 www.villageheartbeat.com zorina@villageheartbeat.com
:African Drum Classes for Beginners. These classes are designed for the person with little or no experience in drumming. Zorina Wolf will introduce a basic language of drumming, based on Baba Olatunji's rhythmic patterns.The classes are fun and energizing. Extra drums are always available. Classes are on Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m. (at 883 Ames Ave.) and Mondays for women only (at 4111 Alma St.). Call for more information.

Village Heartbeat
883 Ames Ave.Palo Alto 493-8046 www.villageheartbeat.com
zorina@villageheartbeat.com
TaKeTiNA Rhythm Practice Groups. The art of rhythm can be achieved with our first musical instrument-our body. You can learn about rhythm and yourself in this simple group process, which involves stepping, clapping and singing. Practice groups are on Tuesday nights in Palo Alto and Redwood City and are led by drum and percussion teacher Zorina Wolf. These groups are free to the public. Donations welcomed.

Outdoors

Camp Unalayee
3921 E. Bayshore Road Palo Alto 969-6313
Camp Unalayee is a 15-day wilderness backpacking outdoor camp located in the Trinity Alps wilderness in Northern California. The camp offers swimming, fishing, canoeing and kayaking in its private lake. Rockclimbing, arts and crafts, archery, games and nightly campfires. Two backpacking trips are also part of the adventure. Transportation provided from the Bay Area. Cost: $1,625. Dates: June 29-July 13; July 17-July 31; Aug. 3-17.

Shoreline Aquatic Center
3160 N. Shoreline Blvd.Mountain View 965-7474 www.shorelinelake.com boathouse@shorelinelake.com
Shoreline Aquatic Center offers adult/teen windsurfing, sailing and kayaking classes March-October, and kids' summer camps for ages 7-18. Price range: $50-$355. The Center also rents pedalboats, canoes, kayaks, rowboats, sailboats and windsurfers year-round. Price range: $13-$22/hr. Please call for more information.

Schools

Body Therapy Center
368 California Ave. Palo Alto 328-9400 www.bodymindspirit.net
Since 1983 Body Therapy Center, a State-Approved school for massage and bodywork, has offered classes to both professionals and Bay Area communities. Offering more than 3,000 hours of Professional Certification courses including Rolfing(r) and Esalen(r) massage classes. Also offering dozens of Continuing Education classes and a wide variety of Community Workshops. Prices begin at $50. Contact Body Therapy for a full schedule and price list.

Bowman International School
4000 Middlefield RoadPalo Alto 813-9131 www.bowmanschool.org
Discover Bowman's innovative, successful K-8 program that builds confidence, creativity and academic excellence. Proven Montessori approach with individualized teaching and self-directed, hands-on learning. Flexible day and year-round program with no extra charge for summer programs and before and after school activities. Low student-to-teacher ratio. Rich international and cultural programs combined with strong academic skills. State-of-the-art facility. Visit the Web site to see why Bowman may be the right school for your child, then call to schedule a tour of the new facility.

Casa dei Bambini
College Avenue Palo Alto 473-9401 www.casadeibambini.net
Casa dei Bambini School is an international and multicultural private school serving children 2 years of age through kindergarten. Offering part time and full time programs in a safe and nurturing environment, rich in extracurricular activities. Casa dei Bambini is proud to be NAEYC accredited and a member school of AMI (Association Montessori Internationale).

Challenger School
3880 Middlefield Road Palo Alto 213-8245 www.challengerschool.com
Since 1963, Challenger School has been the choice of parents who know the value of education. Challenger understands that the purpose of education is much more than the mastery of specific knowledge or the memorization of facts. Learning patterns are set early in life, and will be major factors in a child's future success. Children who learn how to learn grow to love thinking and achieving on their own. This independence prepares them to succeed at living happily. At Challenger School, the unique teaching method helps develop students who are excited about both achievement and the process it requires. Their test results-and their faces-show it. Challenger has 13 Bay Area locations including Palo Alto, Saratoga and Sunnyvale.

Children's Pre-School Center (CPSC)
4000 Middlefield Road, T-1 Palo Alto 493-5770 www.cpsccares.org arajput@cpsccares.org
Loving, supportive relationships between teachers and children together with developmentally appropriate practices are the keys to CPSC's special quality. In partnership with parents, CPSC provides children from 6 weeks through 5 years with an excellent, stimulating, fun-filled program, setting the foundation for self-confidence and success.

Something For Everyone

Avenidas
450 Bryant St.Palo Alto 326-5362 www.avenidas.org
Avenidas offers classes, lectures and activities for adults over 50 on topics ranging from art, music, journalism, current events and language to computers, both PC and Mac. Take exercise classes for every fitness level, including Gentle Exercise, Back Fitness, Aerobic Exercise, Tai Chi, Yoga, QiGong, Feldenkrais, Ballroom Dance and more. Participate in trips and tours around the Bay Area and beyond. Attend Friday movies. Call for information and registration.

Camp Galileo
(800) 854-3684 www.campgalileo.com info@campgalileo.com
Camp Galileo is unique in that all participants rotate through art, science and outdoor curriculum led by professional educators. Furthermore, the age-appropriate curriculum is developed by expert partners-The Tech Museum of Innovation, Klutz, and Art in Action. Your kids will have fun, make friends, and develop their art, science, and teamwork skills in a safe environment. Space is filling up so enroll today.

Istituto Educazione Italiana
(IEI)Atherton, Palo Alto804-2583 www.italybythebay.org
IEI offers Italian language courses for all ages at different levels plus adult courses (in English) on various aspects of Italian culture such as film, food, travel, etc. Call or visit the Web site for more information.

Mountain View-Los Altos Adult School
Mountain View 940-1333 www.mvlaae.org
The MV-LA Adult School has a long history and commitment to adult education. Improve your skills. Classes offered include: arts and crafts, Brazilian drumming, calligraphy, ceramics, computers, dance, ESL, guitar, High School programs, hiking, foreign languages, mental & physical fitness, needlearts, orchestra, parent education, and photography. Older adult classes (55+, $15). Classes start June 14.

Palo Alto Family YMCA
3412 Ross Road Palo Alto 856-9622 www.ymcamidpen.org
The YMCA offers a variety of fitness, enrichment, swim classes, teen programs and sports programs for all ages. Please call for a brochure or visit the facility which includes a gymnasium, indoor pools, a complete fitness center and a climbing wall. The YMCA builds strong kids, strong families and strong communities.

The Klutz Store
572 College Ave. Palo Alto 493-2481
The Klutz Store is 400 square feet of everything Klutz. It may be the smallest store in town (it makes up in charm and personality what it lacks in pure acreage), but the fun-per-square-foot measure is off the charts. Selling a diverse collection of kits, toys, learning gizmos, juggling apparatus and, of course, every single one of the award-winning, world-famous Klutz books. Just about every Saturday afternoon the store hosts various free events (magic shows, petting zoos, etc.). Store hours: Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Village Heartbeat
883 Ames Ave. Palo Alto
493-8046 www.villageheartbeat.com zorina@villageheartbeat.com
Village Heartbeat (VHB) is an organization dedicated to building and educating a drumming and rhythmic community. This organization facilitates classes in adapted traditional African drum and dance, and Ta Ke Ti Na, a musical group process. VHB also promotes and organizes trainings and workshops for musical artists and teachers who can enhance and inspire the community. Rhythm has the ability to bring us into the joy of community in a new and different way.

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