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Classes and Activities - Youth

NEW! Themed Cookie Decorating
Ages 8 - 14 Bake and decorate beautiful themed cookies! Learn to make cookie dough (roll and cutout), icing, and develop skills in outlining and filling cookies with royal icing. Each class has a different seasonal theme. Students will take home their decorated cookies along with a gift bag filled with recipes, notes, tips and a cookie cutter. Please bring a $12 material fee to the instructor at class. 7408.104 Th 2/12 4-5:30 Valentine’s Day 7408.105 Tu 3/17 4-5:30 St. Patrick’s Day 7408.106 Th 4/9 4-5:30 Easter Location: CAB Kitchen Fee: $45 / $35 resident discount Instructor: Musarrat Afshan, owner of Cake Box

Ballet
Ages 4 & up
Techniques taught are based on the accepted standards of both the
Cecchetti (Italian) and Vaganova (Russian) schools of ballet. Students
will also learn “character” dance. A traditional folk-style dance used in
the scenery action of ballet and opera productions. The program culminates with a Spring recital performance. Students must pre-register with Athena Baker by calling (530) 626-3694.
Dates: January-June
Monthly Fee:
Pre-Primary: $35 / $25 resident discount
Ballet IA: $55 / $45 resident discount
Ballet II & III: $75 / $65 resident discount
Location: CSD Dance Room
Instructor: Athena Baker
BALLET CLASS SCHEDULE
Pre-Primary W 3:30-4pm
Ballet IA W 4-4:45pm
Ballet IB W 4:45-5:30pm
Ballet II/III M/W 5:30-6:30pm

Picture This: Digital Art
for Kids
Ages 8 - 12
Learn basic skills to use Adobe Photoshop CS2 and make your own creative projects. Projects include posters, puzzles,
collages, funny faces, bookmarks, cards and more! Show your creativity while learning a program that is made for professionals. Beginners (Please bring a $5 materials fee to the instructor at class.)
6710.101 Tu 1/27-2/17 4:30-6pm
6710.102 Tu 2/24-3/17 4:30-6pm
6710.103 Tu 3/24-4/21* 4:30-6pm
6710.104 Tu 4/28-5/19 4:30-6pm
*No class 4/7
Fee: $88 / $78 resident discount
Intermediate /Advanced
(Please bring a $10 materials fee to the
instructor at class.)
6710.105 M 3/23-5/18* 4:30-6pm
*No class 4/6
Fee: $166 / $156 resident discount
Location: Folsom Community Center,
48 Natoma St.
Instructor: Tamara Kacevas


Baton Twirling
Ages 4 - 11
Learn baton twirling, coordination, rhythm and dance techniques with
a two-time World Baton Twirling Champion. A $25 materials fee for a
baton is payable to the instructor at the first class. Instructor will be on site
30 minutes early for school dismissal. beginning
6801.101 M 1/12-3/2 3:30-4:15pm
6801.103 M 3/9-4/20 3:30-4:15pm
6801.105 M 4/27-5/18* 3:30-4:15pm
Intermediate
6801.102 M 1/12-3/2 4:15-5pm
6801.104 M 3/9-4/20 4:15-5pm
6801.106 M 4/27-5/18* 4:15-5pm
No classes 1/19, 2/16 & 4/6
Location: Jackson School, Ruppel Center
Fee: $62 / $52 resident discount
*$45 / $35 (4-week session)
Instructor: Kellie Donovan

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Jewelry Design
Ages 8 - 17
Learn techniques that allow you to make your own custom jewelry. The
basics of color pairing and jewelry design are used to produce ageappropriate projects that you can take home and wear. No experience
necessary!
7740.101 Tu 2/17 3-4:30pm
7740.102 Tu 4/14 3-4:30pm
Location: CAB Conference Room
Fee: $49 / $39 resident discount
Instructor: Elizabeth Thomas

NEW! Broadway Bound
Ages 9 - 12
For the young performer who wants to improve their acting and singing skills. Play theatre games, dance, sing songs, and work with each child to help them gain confidence in their performance abilities. At the end of the six-week program students will put on a small revue for their friends and family.
6808.103 Th 1/15-2/19 4:30-5:30pm
6808.104 Th 2/26-4/2 4:30-5:30pm
Location: Center Stage Dance Academy
Fee: $95 / $85 resident discount
Instructor: Kitty Czamecki

Certified Babysitting
Ages 11 - 13
This two-day course includes the information and skills necessary to
provide safe and responsible care for children. Participants will develop
skills in interviewing, accident prevention, care for medical emergencies
and basic child care. An ASHI certificate will be issued upon completion
of class. Please bring a snack.
6501.101 Tu/W 2/10 & 2/11 4-7pm
6501.102 Tu/W 4/14 & 4/15 4-7pm
Location: CSD Pavilion
Fee: $64 / $54 resident discount
Instructor: Cathy Statham of Heartline
See p.23 for CPR for Babysitters class

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Beginners Youth Fencing Class
Ages 7 & up
Fencing, the art of swordsmanship, has been practiced for centuries.
The sport develops your flexibility, strength and speed. It is the fastest
martial sport of them all and it’s FUN!!! Fencing is great for all ages
and levels of athletic ability. Learn sportsmanship and self-discipline.
Fencing equipment will be provided. Please wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes.
6160.101 Th 2/5-2/26 3:30-4:30pm
6160.102 Th 3/5-3/26 3:30-4:30pm
6160.103 Th 4/2-4/30* 3:30-4:30pm
6160.104 Th 5/7-5/28 3:30-4:30pm
*No class 4/9
Location: Jackson Ruppel Center
Fee: $90 / $80 resident discount
Instructor: Kristiyan Hristov

Spring Break Fine Arts CampAges 7 - 13
Experience the wonderful world of art and creativity! Young artists will
learn hands-on techniques in creating many works of art. Students expand their creative knowledge in sketching, painting, watercolor, fabric art, charcoal, stone art, pastels, foil art and much, much more. Our final
project is an art show exhibiting our masterpieces. Dress for mess and
bring a sack lunch. Please bring $18
payable to instructor for use of quality
art supplies.
6706.101 M-Th 4/6-4/9 9am-1pm
Location: RG Smith Clubhouse, Folsom
Fee: $100 / $90 resident discount
Instructor: Suzanne Bell


Fun In The Saddle
Ages 6 & up
Learn to ride Western and English while mastering basic horsemanship!
Groom, tack, work from the ground, lunge, and ride a well-trained lesson
horse. Advance to lead changes, lateral work and show grooming.
Horse and helmet provided. Boots required. Visit www.equineunl.com
for more information.
6821.101 W 2/4-2/25 4-5:30pm
6821.102 W 3/4-3/25 4-5:30pm
6821.103 W 4/1-4/29* 4-5:30pm
6821.104 W 5/6-5/27 4-5:30pm
*No class 4/8
Location: Equine Unlimited,
3984 Green Valley Road, Rescue
Fee: $235 / $225 resident discount
Instructor: Malinda Kregoski


Youth Karate
Ages 10 - 14
Learn exercise and coordination within a self-defense and fighting system. In a multi-leveled class, workouts are scaled to each person’s ability. Classes are organized, friendly and non-competitive.
Instructors have 80+ years of combined experience teaching
these classes. We encourage observing different classes and approaching instructors with questions.
Tuesday & Thursday • 5-6pm
7101.101 1/6-1/29
7101.102 2/3-2/26
7101.103 3/3-3/31
7101.104 4/2-4/30
Location: CAB Dance Rm
Fee: $40 / $30 resident discount
Instructors: Tom Gunterman & Ken
Kuch