Millbrae Recreation
       Spring–Summer 2019
    Sign up
   now for
  classes &
     camps
                   623 Magnolia Avenue
                    Millbrae, California
                        (650) 259–2360
HOW TO ENROLL                                     WALK–IN REGISTRATION
ONLINE REGISTRATION                               Starts Monday, March 4, 8:30 am
Starts Monday, March 4                            Millbrae Community Center
www.ci.millbrae.ca.us/recreation                  623 Magnolia Avenue
                                                  Millbrae, CA 94030
Registration is now open online. All activities
require pre–registration before attending         Registration is accepted during business hours
classes. New preschool registrations must         (8:30 am–4:30 pm) at the Community Center
be done in person.                                behind City Hall.
PHONE REGISTRATION                                Phone: 650-259-2360
650-259-2360 is now open                          Walk-in registration hours:
                                                  Monday – Friday, 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Payment can be made by credit card
(VISA, MasterCard or Discover Card)
Phone registration hours:
Monday – Friday, 8:30 am–4:30 pm
REGISTRATION DEADLINES                            YOUTH PROGRAM LATE PICK–UP POLICY
The registration deadline is strictly adhered to  A $20 late pick up fee is charged for each 30
pending the available space. If space becomes     minutes (commencing at 1 minute late) after
unavailable before or after the registration      the program conclusion.
deadline, registrants are placed on the
Waiting List. If space becomes available the      TAX INFO
next participant on the Wait List shall fill the
available space on the roster.                    Our tax ID #946-000-373
REFUNDS
The City of Millbrae Recreation Program reserves the right to cancel, postpone or combine
classes, or change instructors to best provide service.
A $22 processing fee applies when a refund is requested before the first class meeting.
Refunds will not be granted after the first class meeting has commenced. Processing fees are
assessed for each student and each class/activity that is being changed or canceled. There are
no fees to transfer to another similar class. If the City of Millbrae cancels a class, a full refund is
provided to the account holder and refunded in the manner in which payment was provided.
Medical Refunds: Transfers, credits, or refunds for medical reasons require a doctor’s/health
plan documentation and will be pro-rated from receipt of notification if class/activity has begun.
No processing fees will be assessed for medical refunds.
TABLE OF CONTENTS                                                   Save-the-Date
Community Directory...................................... 3         Millbrae Bike Rodeo
Facility Rental Information ............................ 4
Early Childhood .............................................. 5    Saturday, May 11
Youth Sports Programs ................................... 6         11 am–3 pm
Elementary Spring Break Camps .................... 7                Caroline Shea Center
Elementary After School Sports ..................... 9
Taylor Middle School Sports ......................... 10
After School Enrichment Programs.............. 11
Summer Camps ............................................. 13
Adult Programs ............................................. 25
Older Adult and Senior Programs ............... 28
Movie Night ................................................... 31
COMMUNITY DIRECTORY                                                 CITY COUNCIL
CITY SERVICE DIRECTORY                                              Wayne Lee, Mayor
                                                                    Reuben Holober, Vice Mayor
Athletic Field Hotline ....................650–259–2405             Ann Schneider, Council Member
City Clerk’s Office ..........................650–259–2333          Anne Oliva, Council Member
City Manager Office ......................650–259–2334              Gina Papan, Council Member
Community Development .............650–259–2342
Finance Department .....................650–259–2350                PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION
Fire Department ............................650–259–2400
Human Resources Department .....650–259–2334                        John Keefer ................................... Chair
Library ............................................650–697–7607    Julie Turner..................................... Vice Chair
Parks Division .................................650–259–2372        Christopher J. Del Nagro ............... Commissioner
Police Dept. (non–emergency) .....650–259–2300                      Daniel F. Quigg............................... Commissioner
Public Works Department .............650–259–2339
Recreation Department ................650–259–2360                  COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
COMMUNITY PHONE DIRECTORY                                           Bike and Pedestrian Advisory
                                                                    Committee ..................................... 650–259–2360
AYSO Soccer ...................................650–697–0750         3rd Tuesday in Community Center Great Room	
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) .....510–464–6000                     6:00 pm
Friends of Millbrae Library ...........650–697–7607
Millbrae Camera Club ...................650–281–9506                Cultural Arts Committee ............... 650–259–2360
Millbrae Chamber of Commerce...650–697–7324                         2nd Monday at Chetcuti Room
Millbrae Community TV ................650–259–2343                  7:00 pm
Millbrae Comm. Foundation ........650–245–2185
Millbrae Girls Softball ...................650–307–6472             Community Enhancement ............650–259–2341
Millbrae Historical Society ............650–692–5786                1st Tuesday at Chetcuti Room
Millbrae Lions Club .......................650–455–7092             6:30 pm
Millbrae Lions Youth Baseball ......650–270–7092
Millbrae School District .................650–697–5693              Economic Vitality Committee .......650–259–2341
Rotary Club of Millbrae ................650–873–5298                4th Thursday in Community Center
SamTrans.........................................650–508–6200       6:00 pm
RECREATION DEPARTMENT                                               Parks and Recreation
                                                                    Commission ...................................650–259–2360
Mackenzie Brady, Recreation Director                                3rd Tuesday in Community Center Great Room
Adriene Busch, Recreation Services Manager                          7:00 pm
Charlene O’Connell, Recreation Coordinator
Geofrey Gabriel, Recreation Coordinator                             Planning Commission ...................650–259–2341
Denise Vennarucci, Senior Office Assistant                          1st and 3rd Monday at Council Chambers
Erik Vorsatz, Recreation Specialist                                 7:00 pm
                                                                    Senior Advisory Committee..........650–259–2360
                                                                    3rd Wednesday at the Community Center
                                                                    9:00 am
                                                                    Sister Cities Commission ...............650–259–2360
                                                                    4th Monday at Library A
                                                                    6:30 pm
                                                                    Youth Advisory Committee...........650–259–2360
                                                                    1st Tuesday at the Community Center
                                                                    5:30 pm
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FACILITY RENTAL
Our community facilities are popular venues for meetings, trainings, banquets, and parties.
The Recreation Department manages facility rentals and provides room setup and audio setup,
when available. All City facilities have an 11:00 pm curfew due to their proximity to residential
neighborhoods. Residents may reserve up to eight months in advance. Non–Residents may reserve
up to six months in advance. Facility rentals require liability insurance and a $380 security deposit.
Central Park Picnic Sites             Checuti Room
477 Lincoln Circle / Palm Avenue      450 Poplar Ave
AREA #1, #2, #3 MAY BE RESERVED       Capacity: 270 (Lecture); 126 (Dining)
                                      Amenities: Kitchen, Projector Screen
PICNIC AREA 1                                                CHETCUTI ROOM
Millbrae Community Center             Millbrae Library        See our
                                                             website
623 Magnolia Avenue                   1 Library Avenue       for more
                                                             photos &
GREAT ROOM                            LIBRARY ROOM A
Capacity: 100 (Lecture); 70 (Dining)  Capacity: 54               info
Amenities: Kitchenette, Smart TV,     Amenities:
Whiteboard                            Kitchenette
                                      Whiteboard
CLASSROOM                             Projector Screen
Capacity: 30
Amenities: Smart TV, Whiteboard       LIBRARY ROOM B
                                      Capacity: 54
CONFERENCE ROOM                       Amenities: Whiteboard
Capacity: 10                          Projector Screen
Amenities: Smart TV, Whiteboard
CONFERENCE ROOM                                              LIBRARY A
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EARLY CHILDHOOD
Open enrollment for Tiny Tots and Adventures in Learning has begun and is on a first come first serve
basis. Programs are led by Millbrae Recreation Department staff. All participants must provide a copy
of their birth certificate and proof of childhood vaccinations before they can be registered for the
class. The program schedule follows the Millbrae School District calendar. Sessions can be paid for as
one fee, or through the payment plan. Limited spots available- enroll early!
Tiny Tots                                                 Adventures in Learning
In this structured environment, children will             The countdown has begun! If your child is
have an opportunity to learn about sharing                four years of age and entering Kindergarten
and social interaction. Alongside staff,                  in the Fall of 2020, then this program
children will be involved in many activities              provides perfect preparation for transitioning
including arts and crafts, developmental                  into school. In a stimulating and challenging
games, music, and much more.                              atmosphere, children will participate in a
                                                          variety of activities.
Tiny Tots Fall Semester
Age: 3 years                                              Adventures in Learning Fall Semester
                    (Children must be potty trained
                    prior to enrollment and be 3          Age: 4 years
                    years old by the first day of class)                      (Children must be potty trained
                                                                              prior to enrollment and be 4
Starts:    9/3                                                                years old by the first day of class)
Ends:      12/19                                          Starts:    9/4
Days:      T, Th                                          Ends:      12/20
Times:     9:00 am–12:00 pm                               Days:      M, W, F
Fee: $832R/$852NR*                                        Times:     9:00 am–12:00 pm
                    4-Session Plan: $208R/$213NR
                                                          Fee: $1,228R/1,248NR*
Location:  Millbrae Community Center                                          4-Session Plan: $307R/$312NR
                                                          Location:  Millbrae Community Center
*Payment is due before the first class of every month in order to remain enrolled in the program.
                                                                         Come spend time with
                                                                              your kids in our
                                                                        exciting family classes—
                                                                      a rich musical environment
                                                                      that encourages your child
                                                                      to explore the joy of music.
                                                                     Find out what beautiful music
                                                                        you and your family can
                                                                              make together.
            MAKE BEAUTIFUL
         MUSIC TOGETHER.
         (415) 308-4432 PENINSULAMUSICTOGETHER.COM
       Classes for children birth–4 (and their grownups!) held at Millbrae Library.
            Contact us to sign up for a FREE preview class. 欢迎爷爷奶奶参与!
                                                                          SPRING/SUMMER 2019   |  5
EARLY CHILDHOOD AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Kidz Love Soccer
The soccer ‘school’ is a recreational setting for children to learn and play the world’s most popular
sport. A session experience includes age appropriate activities: skill demonstrations, fun games,
and instructional scrimmages. Young soccer enthusiasts experience the soccer-fun in a safe
noncompetitive environment, facilitated by a licensed professional in the Kidz Love Soccer method.
KLS rain out hotline: 1-888-372-5803. Shin guards are required by the second class meeting.
Tot/Pre–Soccer: Enjoy running and
kicking just like the big kids! This program
encourages large motor skill development
through fun soccer games and introduces
small children to the group setting. All
participants receive a Kidz Love Soccer jersey!
Tot/Pre–Soccer
Ages:           3.5–4.9 years
Spring Semester:
Starts:         4/13
Ends:           6/8
Summer Semester:
Starts:         6/29
Ends:           8/17
Days:           Saturdays
Times:          3:25 pm–4:00 pm
Fee: $131R/$151NR
Location:       Millbrae Central Park
Soccer 1: Learn dribbling, passing, defense       Soccer 2: Have a great time while developing
and shooting goals! Fun skill games are           core soccer skills like dribbling, passing,
played at every session, and every participant    and shooting in a team play format. Each
will have a ball at his or her feet. Small-sided  class will include individual skill building
soccer matches will be introduced gradually.      and scrimmages to develop teamwork and
Perfect for first time players while being fun    positional play. All levels are welcome to
and engaging for kids with some experience.       come enjoy the world’s most popular game!
All participants receive a soccer jersey!         All participants receive a soccer jersey!
Soccer 1: Techniques & Teamwork                   Soccer 2: Skillz & Scrimmages
Ages:           5–6.9 years                       Ages:      7–10.9 years
Spring Semester:                                  Spring Semester:
Starts:         4/13                              Starts:    4/13
Ends:           6/8                               Ends:      6/8
Summer Semester:                                  Summer Semester:
Starts:         6/29                              Starts:    6/29
Ends:           8/17                              Ends:      8/17
Days:           Saturdays                         Days:      Saturdays
Times:          4:00 pm–4:45 pm                   Times:     4:45 pm–5:30 pm
Fee: $131R/$151NR                                 Fee: $131R/$151NR
Location:       Millbrae Central Park             Location:  Millbrae Central Park
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ELEMENTARY SPRING BREAK CAMPS
Spring Break Basketball Camp                       DRAGONFLY
                                                   DESIGNS CAMP
Join us for our new Spring Break Basketball
Camp where your kids will learn basketball         Art and Jewelry Making Camp
fundamentals while having fun. Camp is
open to all 2nd and 3rd graders. Registration
deadline is March 22.
Spring Break Basketball Camp                       Tap into your creativity in a camp filled with art
                                                   & beading bliss! After an opening circle filled
Grade:     2nd & 3rd           NEW                 with friendship building games, campers will
Starts:    4/1                                     jump into the artistic process and come away
                                                   with a brand new collection of gorgeous art
Ends:      4/5                                     & jewelry pieces and the skills to make each
                                                   one of them! We teach a wide array of art &
Days:      Monday–Friday                           jewelry techniques not to be found elsewhere.
                                                   Techniques working with clay, metal, etching,
Times:     1:00 pm–4:00 pm                         beading, patina, stamping and dapping, mosaics,
                                                   candle & soap making, painting, tie-dye, resin
Fee: $103; Uniform not needed                      and copper etching may be introduced.
Location:  Green Hills Elementary School
Spring Break Cooking Camp                          Art and Jewelry Making Camp
                                                   Ages:      5–10 years
The theme this week is called Plate of Pixar.      Starts:    4/1
An amazing week of Pixar-themed food,
creation, and fun!! Ratatiouille + Moana +         Ends:      4/5
Coco + Toy Story + Brave + Zootopia + The
Incredibles + Monsters Inc. Every day, your        Days:      Monday–Friday
child will dive into a different one of their
favorite movies and the food that surrounds        Times:     1:00 pm–4:00 pm
it! Every movie has its own special cuisine tied
to it, and each dish represents a specific scene   Fee: $325R/345NR
from the movie of the day. Youth will learn                            $50 materials fee payable to
awesome cooking skills, explore new cuisines,                          instructor
experiment with fun kitchen tools, and enjoy
the food they cook. In the afternoon, games,       Location:  Millbrae Community Center
stories, and super fun presentations will take
the love of animation and food to the next         Textile and Fiber Arts Camp
level! So much fun!
                                                   Campers learn how to design, plan, and execute
Spring Break Cooking Camp                          an abstract idea into a tangible piece of art. Our
                                                   expert instructors will guide students through
Ages:      6–12 years                              processes such as embroidery, wool felting,
                                                   weaving, screen-printing, dying, and macramé.
Starts:    4/1                                     Our fun instructors carry advanced degrees
                                                   in the arts and create a relaxed, encouraging
Ends:      4/5                                     environment all children will love.
Days:      Monday–Friday
Times:     9:00 am–4:00 pm                         Textile and Fiber Arts Camp
Fee: $475R/$495NR                                  Ages:      7–12 years
                    $100 Materials Fee payable to
                    instructor                     Starts:    4/1
Location:  Millbrae Community Center               Ends:      4/5
                                                   Days:      Monday–Friday
                                                   Times:     9:00 am–12:00 pm
                                                   Fee: $325R/345NR
                                                                       $50 materials fee payable to
                                                                       instructor
                                                   Location:  Millbrae Community Center
R: Resident Rate; NR: Non–Resident Rate                            SPRING/SUMMER 2019   |  7
ELEMENTARY AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS
The Elementary After School Sports Program runs all year at Green Hills, Meadows, Spring Valley,
and Lomita Park Elementary Schools. Spring Sports include Badminton and our newest program
the “Spring Sports Sampler.” This program is open to all 2nd through 5th grade students. Our
programs emphasize teamwork, skill development, some competition, and most importantly, fun!
Practice takes place immediately after school.
Scholarships are available for students who qualify for FRPM.
Co-Ed Spring Sports Sampler: Track, Kickball, & Basketball
We are looking for coaches!                     Co-Ed Spring Sports Sampler
We are offering paid and volunteer              Grades:         2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th
positions. Free registration for your
child if you coach. Apply online today          Starts:         3/18
at bit.ly/millbraerecreation
                                                Ends:           5/10
The Spring Sports Sampler is one program
that covers three sports. The participants at   Practice Days:
each school will learn the basics of track for
two weeks, kickball for three, and basketball   2nd and 3rd: Tue & Fri 2:30 pm–4:00 pm
for three. Children must be registered before
they can participate. Transportation to games                   (Green Hills 2:15 pm–3:45 pm)
must be provided by guardian. Schedules will
be available at bit.ly/MillbraeYS during the    4th and 5th: Mon & Thu 2:30 pm–4:00 pm
first week of the program.
                                                                (Green Hills 2:15 pm–3:45 pm)
Note: No practice
for 2nd and 3rd graders                         Game Site: Taylor Field
on game day.
                                                Games Dates: March 29, April 26, & May 17
                                                Game Times: 4:00 pm or 4:50 pm
                                                Fees:           $130
                                                Uniform:        $9.00 t-shirt
                                                Location:       Respective School Field
Co-Ed Badminton                                 Co-Ed Badminton
Players will learn badminton fundamentals       Grades:         2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th
and play in matches- a great way to have fun
and be introduced to the sport of badminton!    Starts:         4/12
Transportation to Taylor must be provided by
guardians.                                      Ends:           5/17
                                                Practice Days: Fridays
                                                Time:           5:00 pm–6:30 pm
                                                Fees:           $65
                                                Uniform:        Not needed
                                                Location:       Taylor Middle School
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TAYLOR MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS
The Millbrae Recreation Department Middle School Sports Program is open to all 6th, 7th,
and 8th grade students who attend school in the City of Millbrae. Teams compete in the
North County Recreation League. Guardians must provide transportation to away games.
Please register your child before the start of each program online or at the Millbrae Recreation
office. Your child will not be permitted to participate in any program until they are registered.
We are looking for coaches! We are offering paid and volunteer positions. Apply online today
at bit.ly/millbraerecreation
Spring Sports
Spring Sports run from the week of 3/18 until the end of May. There will be no program
during Spring Break: 4/1–4/5. There will be a Spring Sports parent meeting on March 8th from
6:00 pm–7:00 pm at the Millbrae Community Center.
Badminton                                      Boys Volleyball
Grades:         6th, 7th, and 8th              Grades:          6th, 7th, and 8th
Starts:         3/18                           Starts:          Mid March
Ends:           Late May                       Ends:            Mid May
Practice Days: 2–3 days a week TBD             Practice Location: Taylor Middle School
Practice Times: 3:15 pm–4:45 pm                Practice Days:   1 day a week TBD
Game Days:      1 day a week TBD               Game Location:   NCRL Schools
Fees:           $154                           Game Days:       1 a week TBD
Uniform:        $9.00 t-shirt                  Fees:            $80
Location:       Taylor Middle School           Uniform:         $9.00 t-shirt
After evaluations, players will be placed in   Location:        Taylor Middle School*
either the North County Recreation League
(NCRL) or the intramural program. Both         *If fewer than 8 players register, practices will be held at
programs will have 2-3 days of practice        Crocker Middle School. Transportation must be provided by
and 1 game day per week. NCRL Team:            guardians.
Transportation to away games must be
provided by guardians.                         Track            6th, 7th, and 8th
                                               Grades:          3/19
Tennis          6th, 7th, and 8th              Starts:          5/3
Grades:         3/20                           Ends:            Tuesdays & Thursdays (No
Starts:         5/22                           Practice Days:   Thursday practice once meet
Ends:           Mon and Thu (3:30 pm–5:00 pm)                   begins)
Practice Days:  & Wed (2:30 pm–4:00 pm)        Meet Location:   TBD
                TBD                            Fees:            $154
Game Days:      $154                           Uniform:         $9.00 t-shirt
Fees:           $9.00 t-shirt                  Location:        Mills High School Track
Uniform:        Players must provide their
                own racket.                    Golf             6th, 7th, and 8th
Location:       Central Park Tennis Courts     Grades:          3/18
                                               Starts:          Late May
                                               Ends:            TBD
                                               Practice:        $154
                                               Fees:            $17 Polo shirt
                                               Uniform:         All practices and games
                                               Location:        will be at Mariners Point
                                                                Golf Course.
AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
GURUS EDUCATION
Public Speaking–Young Masters                      Masters Public Speaking and
                                                   Debate Skills
In this course students begin to understand
and demonstrate the oomph and expressions          This course serves dual purpose: It is an
in their speeches. In this course they             excellent course to build confidence in
memorize and recite poems. They learn              students as well as an ideal class for students
how to tell funny stories and scary stories.       to prepare for joining the competitive Debate
Joke telling is an art and so is dialogue and      or Speech Teams of their middle or high
delivery. It is an ideal and fun class for little  schools. This is the masters level course that
masters who perform a play in the end!             teaches students parliamentary and debate
                                                   formats. It covers an in-depth knowledge of
Public Speaking–Young Masters                      writing and presenting persuasive,
                                                   informative, and impromptu speeches. The
Ages:        6–9 years                             students do research on the advanced speech
                                                   and debate topics, and practice it in class.
Starts:      4/9
Ends:        5/21
Days:        Tuesdays                              Masters Public Speaking and Debate Skills
Time:        4:30 pm–5:30 pm                       Ages:      10–13 years
Fees:        $154R/$174NR                          Starts:    4/9
Location:    Millbrae Community Center             Ends:      5/21
                                                   Days:      Tuesdays
                                                   Time:      5:30 pm–6:30 pm
                                                   Fees:      $154R/$174NR
                                                   Location:  Millbrae Community Center
Crescendo Grande Music School Group Piano Lessons
Piano 1 is an introductory piano lesson for those who have little or no previous knowledge of
playing the piano. Beginners will become familiar with the proper body posture required to play
the piano. Strong emphasis will be put on maintaining proper arm and hand position. Beginners
will learn how to play with both hands. They will learn techniques required to read pieces of
music, develop an understanding of major scales, and play different pieces of music.
Piano 1 (Beginning Piano)                          Fees:      $256R/$276NR
                                                   Location:  plus $9 for materials
Instructor:  Afsaneh Marandi                                  Millbrae Community Center
Starts:      4/11
Ends:        6/6
Ages:        6–10 years
Days:        Thursdays                             Piano Private Lessons
Time:        3:00 pm–3:45 pm                       Private Lessons available by appointment
                                                   only. 30 minutes for $40.
Ages:        11+ years                             Please contact the
                                                   Recreation Office
Days:        Thursdays                             to book a lesson.
Time:        3:50 pm–4:35 pm
Ages:        11+ years
Days:        Thursdays
Time:        4:40 pm–5:25 pm
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AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
Kuk Sool Won                                    Cooking Round the World
The Kids Program aims to teach students         Cooking Round the World gives children
the fundamentals of Korean Martial              the opportunity to learn about countries
Arts, otherwise known as Kuk Sool Won.          around the world by cooking and eating.
This program is designed to challenge           The program is completely hands on:
students both physically and mentally,          everyone peels, chops, dices, or minces, etc.
helping them build vital life skills. Centered  We supply the aprons, food, cookware, and
around power, discipline, and control,          give recipes to the students at the end of the
students will be introduced to forms and        session. Children learn cooking skills while
self-defense techniques that are designed       experiencing a country’s culinary flavors. The
to protect them in real-life situations. This   outcome is a new appreciation of food and a
program targets concentration, muscle           desire to see the world! We are a completely
development, flexibility, self-confidence,      nut free program.
awareness of others, character and behavioral
development.                                    Cooking Round the World
Kuk Sool Won                                    Ages:      6–13 years
Ages:
Starts:         6–12 years                      Starts:    4/11
Ends:           4/10
Days:           5/22                            Ends:      6/13
Time:           Wednesdays
Fees:           3:00 pm–4:00 pm                 Days:      Thursdays
                $166R/$186NR
Location:       $30 Uniform Fee payable to the  Time:      3:30 pm–5:00 pm
                instructor
                Millbrae Community Center       Fees:      $256R/$276NR +
                                                           $40 Materials Fee payable
                                                           to the instructor
                                                Location:  Millbrae Community Center
DRAGONFLY DESIGNS
Jewelry Making
Tap into your natural creative talents and personal style by designing your own jewelry! Create
customized jewelry for you and your friends to wear by choosing from a huge selection of hot
colors, textures, and unique beads to make one-of-a-kind pieces. Our classes are designed not only
to be fun, but to let you in on some of the most popular jewelry making techniques available, such
as wire wrapping, beautiful beading, woven cotton cord, and leather projects. We use only the
highest quality findings, freshwater pearls, and Czech glass beads and work to develop the skills
to make your own jewelry long after the jewelry class ends. Our fun instructors carry advanced
degrees in the arts and create a relaxed, encouraging environment all children will love.
Jewelry Making  6–12 years
Ages:           4/8
Starts:         5/20
Ends:           Mondays
Days:           3:30 pm-4:30 pm
Time:           $234R/$254NR
Fees:           $35 Materials Fee payable to
                the instructor
Location:       Millbrae Community Center
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AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
Singapore Math
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ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS + CAMPS
Chinese School
Member of Association of Northern California Chinese Schools
   天樂語文學校
   Great Joy Service Center and School
    San Mateo County Chinese School
              Established in 1998, has been teaching
                 more than thousands ofstudents
Provide a variety of classes all year round
• Math. and Mental arithmetic: Abacus and Mental
• Chinese: SAT Chinese & AP Chinese preparation
• English writing
• After School and Weekend Programs
• Summer /Winter/Spring Camps
• Culture Programs: Art Works, Chinese Yo Yo, Dancing, etc.
                       Pig Summer Camp 2019
                       暑期青少年兒童夏令營
                         Week: 06/17/2019– 08/19/2019
                Camp Site: Millbrae, Burlingame and San Mateo
                         K-12th Grade 10:00am – 4:00pm
                   Culture Camp: Week 07/08 or 07/15 (TBD)
                Provide Before and After Care Register Now
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SUMMER CAMPS
Overview: Millbrae Recreation summer camps will take place at Taylor Middle School. These
camps (Sunshine Gang, Poppy Patrol, Golden State Squad, Half Day) have the opportunity
to sign up for AM/PM Care and Field Trips. Other specialty camps that are located at Taylor
Middle School also have the opportunity to sign up for AM Care, PM Care, and Half Day
options. Camps located at the Skate Park, Taylor Field, or Library are eligible for Half Day/
AM/PM Care at Taylor, and participants will be walked by camp staff from one location to
the other. If the minimum registration is not met, camps may be canceled with full refunds
given. There are also maximum registrations for each class, so register early!
Millbrae Recreation Summer Camps                                                *NO CAMP
                                                                                JULY th
                                                                                 AND th
Camp Leaders are thrilled to bring the same fun and excitement to Taylor for another
summer. Each day will be packed with arts and crafts, physical activity, group games, and
more! We offer Field Trips throughout the summer, with transportation provided by
SamTrans. Separate registration is required and more information can be found on the
pages that follow. We offer these a la carte options so you can plan your child’s summer
schedule based on your needs!
The deadline to register for each summer camp session is the Wednesday prior to the week
of the desired session. A $20 late pick up fee is charged for each 30 minutes after program
conclusion. No refunds for camp will be given after the
Thursday before each camp session begins.
Spaces are limited, so register early!
Teddy Bear Cub House
3–5 years               10:00 am-12:00 pm
                        $79R/$99NR
6/17–6/21      Week 1   $79R/$99NR
                        $47R/$67NR
6/24–6/28      Week 2   $79R/$99NR
                        $79R/$99NR
7/1–7/3*       Week 3   $79R/$99NR
                        $79R/$99NR
7/8–7/12       Week 4   $79R/$99NR
7/15–7/19      Week 5
7/22–7/26      Week 6
7/29–8/2       Week 7
8/5–8/9        Week 8
Sunshine Gang                              Sunshine Half Day
                                           5–7 years
5–7 years               10:00 am–4:00 pm   Week 1             12:00 pm–4:00 pm
                        $149R/$169NR       Week 2             $100R/$120NR
6/17–6/21      Week 1   $149R/$169NR       Week 3*            $100R/$120NR
                        $89R/$109NR        Week 4             $60R/$80NR
6/24–6/28      Week 2   $149R/$169NR       Week 5             $100R/$120NR
                        $149R/$169NR       Week 6             $100R/$120NR
7/1–7/3*       Week 3   $149R/$169NR       Week 7             $100R/$120NR
                        $149R/$169NR       Week 8             $100R/$120NR
7/8–7/12       Week 4   $149R/$169NR                          $100R/$120NR
7/15–7/19      Week 5
7/22–7/26      Week 6
7/29–8/2       Week 7
8/5–8/9        Week 8	
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SUMMER CAMPS
Poppy Patrol                             Poppy Patrol Half Day
8–9 years
6/17–6/21              10:00 am–4:00 pm  8–9 years      12:00 pm–4:00 pm
6/24–6/28              $149R/$169NR
7/1–7/3*      Week 1   $149R/$169NR      Week 1         $100R/$120NR
7/8–7/12      Week 2   $89R/$109NR
7/15–7/19     Week 3   $149R/$169NR      Week 2         $100R/$120NR
7/22–7/26     Week 4   $149R/$169NR
7/29–8/2      Week 5   $149R/$169NR      Week 3*        $60R/$80NR
8/5–8/9       Week 6   $149R/$169NR
              Week 7   $149R/$169NR      Week 4         $100R/$120NR
              Week 8	
                       10:00 am–4:00 pm  Week 5         $100R/$120NR
                       $149R/$169NR
                       $149R/$169NR      Week 6         $100R/$120NR
                       $89R/$109NR
                       $149R/$169NR      Week 7         $100R/$120NR
                       $149R/$169NR
                       $149R/$169NR      Week 8         $100R/$120NR
                       $149R/$169NR
Golden State Squad     $149R/$169NR      Golden State Squad Half Day
10–13 years                              10–13 years    12:00 pm–4:00 pm
6/17–6/21     Week 1                     Week 1         $100R/$120NR
6/24–6/28     Week 2                     Week 2         $100R/$120NR
7/1–7/3*      Week 3                     Week 3*        $60R/$80NR
7/8–7/12      Week 4                     Week 4         $100R/$120NR
7/15–7/19     Week 5                     Week 5         $100R/$120NR
7/22–7/26     Week 6                     Week 6         $100R/$120NR
7/29–8/2      Week 7                     Week 7         $100R/$120NR
8/5–8/9       Week 8	                    Week 8         $100R/$120NR
AM/PM Care                                                                         *NO CAMP
Have a camper that just can’t get enough of camp or you need a couple extra        JULY th
hours of childcare? Millbrae Recreation offers both AM & PM Care just for you!      AND th
Care is open to Sunshine Gang, Jr. Poppy Patrol, Golden State Squad, and Half
Day Campers. AM & PM Care is staffed by Recreation Staff at Taylor Middle School.
AM Care       Week 1   7:30 am–10:00 am  PM Care        Week 1        4:00 pm–6:00 pm
5–13 years    Week 2   $38               5–13 years     Week 2        $30
6/17–6/21     Week 3   $38               6/17–6/21      Week 3        $30
6/24–6/28     Week 4   $22               6/24–6/28      Week 4        $18
7/1–7/3*      Week 5   $38               7/1–7/3*       Week 5        $30
7/8–7/12      Week 6   $38               7/8–7/12       Week 6        $30
7/15–7/19     Week 7   $38               7/15–7/19      Week 7        $30
7/22–7/26     Week 8   $38               7/22–7/26      Week 8        $30
7/29–8/2               $38               7/29–8/2                     $30
8/5–8/9                                  8/5–8/9
Millbrae Recreation Field Trips
Plus Trips are open to all Half Day and Full Day campers. Transportation to trips require walking
and taking SamTrans.
Fun Club Plus Trips                      Powell’s Sweet Shoppe 8/1 Week 4          $10
5–13 years                                                                         $30
Brentwood Bowling      12:00 pm–4:00 pm  All Fired Up!          8/8 Week 6
                       7/18 Week 2  $10
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COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING
Counselor-in-Training Program
Want to learn the ropes of being a Recreation    Counselor in Training
Camp Leader? Pick up a Counselor-in-Training
application at the Community Center, or email    Ages:      14–15 years
[email protected]. This program is
excellent career development, especially for     Session 1
youth exploring careers in education, youth
development, and public service. CITs enjoy the  Starts:    6/17
excitement of summer camp while expanding
their personal identity through purposeful       Ends:      7/12
experience-based learning and serving as a
positive role model for young children. All      Session 2
applicants will be required to interview to
be accepted as a CIT and cannot register for     Starts:    7/15
the program until they’ve been accepted.
Applications are due May 10, 2019. If accepted   Ends:      8/9
into the program, you may choose which session
to register for. Half-day options are available  Days:      Monday–Friday
upon request.
                                                 Times:     9:45 am–4:15 pm
                                                 Fee: $193R/$213NR
                                                 Location:  Taylor Middle School
        THE MILLBRAE CULTURAL ARTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE PRESENTS
        Millbrae’s Spring Art Show
                    and Contest
                                  April 5: 6 – 9 pm (hosted reception)
                                            April 6: 12 pm – 6 pm
                                  In the Millbrae Community Center’s
                                     Great Room & Chetcuti Room
                                                          ...
        AMtAtielrlntbitsriatosen  Are you interested in entering your artistic
                                  creations in the Millbrae’s Spring Art Show
                                  and Contest?
                                  The show is open to everyone (adults,
                                   seniors, young adults and school-aged
                                    children) who live in Millbrae.
                                     For more information, email MCAAC at:
                                      [email protected]
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SPECIALTY CAMPS
Little Medical School Camp                      Little Vet School Camp
Discover the fascinating science of the human   In Little Veterinarian School, children learn
body with Little Medical School! Through        to make important measurements on their
hands-on crafts, games and role playing,        very own stuffed Puppy. Students will learn
participants will learn STEM concepts in a      how much water their dogs need in a day.
fun and unique way! From broken bones, to       They will also learn how to remove ticks
stitches, there’s something for every future    using proper techniques, the importance of
healthcare provider and science lover. Each     vaccines, dog behavior, and much more.
student will receive a working stethoscope
and a variety of projects.                      Little Vet School Camp
Little Medical School Camp                      Instructor:  Little Medical School Staff
Instructor:  Little Medical School Staff        Ages:        6–12 years
Ages:        6–12 years                         Starts:      7/15
Starts:      6/17                               Ends:        7/19
Ends:        6/21                               Days:        Monday–Friday
Days:        Monday–Friday                      Time:        9:00 am–12:00 pm
Time:        9:00 am–12:00 pm                   Fees:        $250R/$270NR
                                                             Material fee $25 payable
Fees:        $250R/$270NR                                    to instructor
             Material fee $25 payable
             to instructor                      Location:    Taylor Middle School
Location:    Taylor Middle School
MAD SCIENCE CAMPS
STEM-ulating Science                            Jet Cadets
Find out just how much fun Science,             Explore the basic principles of flight, ride a
Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)         hovercraft, build airplanes, and construct
can be with our unique and exciting hands-      balloon-copters! This hands-on Mad Science
on activities! We put our engineering and       program teaches you all about aerodynamics
technology skills to use and build structures,  and the world above us! Discover the
explore space, and discover magnetic            mysteries of the galaxy, learn how to navigate
levitation! Basic math concepts such as         using the stars, and take home a rocket you
units of measure, shapes, problem solving,      build yourself! Participants should bring a
addition, and subtraction are used during       snack and wear close-toed shoes.
our crazy experiments! Kids will continue the
fun and learning at home with experiments       Jet Cadets   5–11 years
they’ve made at camp! Participants must be      Ages:        7/22
toilet trained and should bring a snack.        Starts:      7/26
                                                Ends:        Monday–Friday
STEM-ulating Science                            Days:        9:00 am–12:00 pm
                                                Time:        $249R/$269NR
Ages:        5–7 years                          Fees:        Taylor Middle School
                                                Location:
Starts:      7/15
Ends:        7/19
Days:        Monday–Friday
Time:        9:00 am–12:00 pm
Fees:        $249R/$269NR
Location:    Taylor Middle School
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LEKHA WRITING & PUBLISHING CAMPS
Creative Writing                                   Narrative Essay
Students will learn Lekha’s time-tested methods    Students will learn to write the narrative essay,
to overcome writer’s block while writing short     which focuses on developing a student’s ability
stories, poems, and short plays. Students will be  to write in the first person and to follow a linear
introduced to a variety of fiction and nonfiction  narrative structure. Students will write three to
genres. They will progress into genre writing      five paragraph essays, which is the structure
and learn how each genre has its own set of        favored by teachers. They also will learn how
particular rules that drives character creation,   to plan and outline their essays properly before
setting, and plot.                                 writing, as well as how to revise their essays.
Creative Writing                                   Narrative Essay
Ages:             7–12 years                       Ages:            7–12 years
Starts:           7/22                             Starts:          7/22
Ends:             7/26                             Ends:            7/26
Days:             Monday–Friday                    Days:            Monday–Friday
Time:             9:00 am–12:00 pm                 Time:            1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Fees:             $265R/$285NR                     Fees:            $265R/$285NR
Location:         Taylor Middle School             Location:        Taylor Middle School
Lekha Combo Class Creative Writing and Narrative Essay Writing: Registration discount
 and lunch supervision provided to those who register for a full day of Lekha camps! Discount
included in price of camp. Bring your own sack lunch. See individual camp descriptions above.
                                    Time: 9:00 am–4:00 pm Fees: $509R/$529NR
Story Writing                                      Fundamentals of Essay Writing
The five elements of story writing will be         Students will learn the art of writing essays.
the focus during this session. Students will       Depending on their grade level they will write
be introduced to a variety of fiction and          three and five-paragraph essays as required
nonfiction genres. They will progress into         by most schools. In addition to planning and
genre writing and learn how each genre has its     outlining their essays, students will learn how
own set of particular rules that drives character  to write appropriate topic sentences and
creation, setting, and plot. During the second     powerful thesis statements. They will learn to
half of the sessions they will choose one of       use topic sentences and transitional words as
their short stories and improve upon that.         they write different types of essays.
Story Writing                                      Fundamentals of Essay Writing
Ages:
Starts:           7–12 years                       Ages:            7–12 years
Ends:             7/29
Days:             8/2                              Starts:          7/29
Time:             Monday–Friday
Fees:             9:00 am–12:00 pm                 Ends:            8/2
Location:         $265R/$285NR
                  Taylor Middle School             Days:            Monday–Friday
                                                   Time:            1:00 pm–4:00 pm
                                                   Fees:            $265R/$285NR
                                                   Location:        Taylor Middle School
   Lekha Combo Class Story Writing and Fundamentals of Essay Writing: Registration
discount and lunch supervision provided to those who register for a full day of camps! Discount
 included in price of camp. Bring your own sack lunch. See individual camp descriptions above.
                                     Time: 9:00 am–4:00 pm Fees: $509R/$529NR
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Building Public Speaking                       SMART! Summer Camp
Confidence Theme Super
Powers                                         SMART PROGRAM: Speaking. Money.
                                               Active Life-Style. Refutations. Technology.
Bring out confidence in your children! The     One course, 5 subjects. A comprehensive
“Super Heroes” theme-based activities,         program, building smart confident students
speech and debate topics make a fun learning   by teaching them essential life- skills: Public
environment for kids. Students do tongue-      Speaking with Confidence, Writing, Debating,
twister challenges, story-telling, poems,      Money Management, Nutrition, and Personal
games, debates, and presentations with props   Hygiene in the most hands-on way. This
and dress up. Children learn to present with   activities-filled camp is fun and interactive!
confidence, use emotion, and connect with
the audience fluently. Shy and confident ones  SMART! Summer Camp
alike will benefit.
                                               Ages:      8–13 years
                                               Starts:    7/29
Building Public Speaking Confidence Theme      Ends:      8/2
Super Powers
                                               Days:      Monday–Friday
Ages:      7–12 years                          Time:      9:00 am–12:00 pm
Starts:    6/24                                Fees:      $225R/$245NR
Ends:      6/28                                Location:  Taylor Middle School
Days:      Monday–Friday
Time:      9:00 am–12:00 pm
Fees:      $225R/$245NR
Location:  Taylor Middle School
Money-Money Camp                               Advanced Public Speaking
                                               and Debate
A useful and exciting camp that benefits
and is loved by children and parents alike!    Advanced is the class that takes it a notch
This camp introduces students to money         higher! Students learn to write a well-
management using fun activities including      structured and engaging speech, learn
comparative shopping, salary comparisons,      different styles using templates. Students
budgeting of a trip, wants and need            debate and understand both sides of the
planning, track & analyze expenses, the        current affairs topic. Projects include picture-
concept of true cost and more. Parents love    stories, poetry, Presidential debates, Town
to see their children become aware of these    Hall meetings. By using topics of their
concepts.                                      interest, and encouraging them to use props,
                                               stories, jokes, and quotes, we make learning
Money-Money Camp                               exciting and effective! No prerequisite for
                                               any course.
Ages:      9–13 years
Starts:    6/24                                Advanced Public Speaking and Debate
Ends:      6/28                                Ages:      8–13 years
Days:      Monday–Friday                       Starts:    7/29
Time:      1:00 pm–4:00 pm                     Ends:      8/2
Fees:      $225R/$245NR                        Days:      Monday–Friday
Location:  Taylor Middle School                Time:      1:00 pm–4:00 pm
                                               Fees:      $225R/$245NR
                                               Location:  Taylor Middle School
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INCREDIFLIX CAMP
GoPro™Flix                                     Action Stop Motion Flix ft/
                                               Roblox
Traditional filmmaking has never been like
this! No tripods—it’s all about new ways to    Using stop motion tricks to create fires,
capture movement as the camera becomes         explosions, and floods, characters can battle
part of the process. Students work in groups   it out or work together to save the day in this
to experiment with techniques and tricks       action-packed stop motion class featuring
behind creating truly unique GoPro movies!     Roblox characters. Students work in groups
Movies will be available for download 1        to storyboard, create the action, film, and
month after program ends.                      add voice-overs. Movies will be available for
                                               download 1 month after program ends.
Go ProFlix
Ages:       7–12 years                         Action Stop Motion Flix ft/Roblox
Starts:     7/15
Ends:       7/19                               Ages:      7–12 years
Days:       Monday–Friday
Time:       9:00 am-12:00 pm                   Starts:    7/15
Fees:       $250R/$270NR
            Production Fee $35                 Ends:      7/19
Location:   Payable to Instructor
            Library B                          Days:      Monday–Friday
                                               Time:      1:00 pm–4:00 pm
                                               Fees:      $225R/$245NR
                                                          Production Fee $35
                                                          Payable to Instructor
                                               Location:  Library B
           GoPro™ and Action Stop Motion Combo Flix: Registration discount and lunch
        supervision provided to those who register for a full day of IncrediFlix camps! Discount
        included in price of camp. Bring your own sack lunch. See individual camp descriptions
                        Time: 9:00 am–4:00 pm  Fees: $442R/$462NR
                                               Production Fee $70 Payable to Instructor
Cooking Round the World Camp
Cooking Round the World introduces children to cultures and flavors from all over the globe through
cooking and eating! Each day we cook and eat 6 dishes from the country of the day, play international
games, learn language, map education, watch an engaging slide show, and listen to a folk tale.
Aprons, equipment, food, and fun are provided. This is a nut-free program. Food allergies or behavior
challenge questions: call 510-593-5285.
Cooking Round the World Camp                   Session 2
                                               Starts:
Instructor: Cooking Round the World staff      Ends:      7/15
                                               Days:      7/19
Ages:       6–13 years                         Times:     Monday–Friday
                                               Fee:       9:00 am–4:00 pm
Session 1                                                 $300R/$320NR
                                               Location:  Materials Fee: $100 payable to
Starts:     7/8                                           instructor
                                                          Millbrae Community Center
Ends:       7/12
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Stop-Motion Minecraft™                           Video Game Design &
Animation!                                       Command-Line Coding with
                                                 Minecraft™!
Get ready to use cameras and Minecraft
characters to create amazing stop-motion         Imagine being able to construct a glass dome
animation movies! Whether your story is          for your Minecraft Hunger Games Map or
about fighting the wither, going on an           Mob Arena with a single line of code. We’ll
adventure, or building the coolest pixel art in  learn to use WorldEdit’s powerful command-
the overworld, you’ll have an opportunity to     line code to make designing epic maps faster
tell it at Stop-Motion Minecraft Animation!      and even more fun. If you’re interested in
We’ll create real-life sets as we learn about    coding but don’t know where to start, this is
stop-motion animation (think Wallace and         the camp for you!
Gromit!), then film, edit, and upload our
creations to YouTube!                            Video Game Design & Command-Line Coding
Stop-Motion Minecraft Animation!                 Ages:      7–12 years
Ages:      7–12 years                            Starts:    6/24
Starts:    7/8                                   Ends:      6/28
Ends:      7/12                                  Days:      Monday–Friday
Days:      Monday–Friday                         Time:      9:00 am–12:00 pm
Time:      9:00 am–12:00 pm                      Fees:      $292R/$312NR
Fees:      $250R/$270NR                          Location:  Taylor Middle School
Location:  Taylor Middle School
Live-Action YouTube Stars!                       Minecraft™ YouTubers:
                                                 Let’s Play!
Do you get excited about trick shots, game
reviews, vlogs, or something even cooler? At     Learn what it takes to make epic Minecraft
YouTube Stars, we’ll work together to plan,      videos for YouTube like TheDiamondMinecart,
film, edit, upload, and promote our own          CaptainSparklez, Stampy, and more! Whether
videos on YouTube! We’ll learn how to use        you want to make a “Let’s Play” video, a
Android smartphones and readily available        funny skit, a build battle, or something even
software to go from start to finish without      cooler, you’ll have the tools and expert help
using a computer. Parent action required:        needed to make your dreams a reality! And
Visit techsplosion.org/youtube to configure      all the while we’ll learn about internet safety
your child’s YouTube channel and learn about     so that when class is over, we can upload your
how we keep your kids safe online.               video to YouTube!
Live-Action YouTube Stars!                       Minecraft YouTubers
Ages:      7–12 years                            Ages:      7–12 years
Starts:    7/8                                   Starts:    6/24
Ends:      7/12                                  Ends:      6/28
Days:      Monday–Friday                         Days:      Monday–Friday
Time:      1:00 pm–4:00 pm                       Time:      1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Fees:      $292R/$312NR                          Fees:      $292R/$312NR
Location:  Taylor Middle School                  Location:  Taylor Middle School
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DJ Academy                                      Drones and Aviation
If you like music and technology, this is the   Soar the skies in this aviation adventure. You will
camp for you. Learn about beats, phrases,       participate in missions to fly drones, and also
music genres, and scratch techniques as you     create take home models of flying objects such
mix and create digital music. Brainopolis       as a motorized helicopter, plane, parachute,
will enable a laptop and DJ controllers to      UFO and spaceship. You will learn about FAA
work in pairs. Bring your own mouse and         rules, drone flying safety, aerodynamics, self-
headphones. On the last 20 minutes on Friday    driven planes and other inventions that will
you will be able to showcase your DJ skills to  impact the future of aviation. Brainopolis will
impress your family and/or friends.             provide the safety equipment and materials.
                                                For the safety of the kids, unruly and unsafe
DJ Academy                                      behavior will not be tolerated.
Ages:
Starts:     7–12 years                          Drones and Aviation
Ends:       8/5
Days:       8/9                                 Ages:      7–12 years
Time:       Monday–Friday
Fees:       9:00 am–12:00 pm                    Starts:    8/5
Location:   $250R/$270NR
            Taylor Middle School                Ends:      8/9
                                                Days:      Monday–Friday
                                                Time:      9:00 am–12:00 pm
                                                Fees:      $250R/$270NR
                                                Location:  Taylor Middle School
CHALLENGE ISLAND® CAMPS
STEAM-WARTS CAMP OF                             Slime Squad Camp
WIZARDS, SPELLS, & POTIONS
                                                Are you slime crazy? Do you love making
After the Spectacular Success of our Challenge  squishy, squeezy stuff? Then Challenge
Island Wizardry Camp, kids begged for more.     Island® Slime Squad Camp is the place for
So we have brewed up a brand new and            you! You and a tribeful of friends will dive
magical week of spellbinding adventure!         into a new slime-filled world everyday, from
You and your STEAMwarts Housemates              alien ooze to ghostly goo to monster muck
will take a full load of Wizarding Classes      to lava, too. No matter how you stretch
from Transfiguration to Flying Broomsticks      it, Challenge Island® Slime Squad Camp
to Charms and Potions to Magical Beasts.        promises to be a STEAM-riffic adventure of a
The camp will culminate with a graduation       lifetime.
ceremony before you sail your enchanted
boats back to the Muggle World.                 SLIME SQUAD CAMP
                                                Ages:      6–12 years
STEAM-WARTS CAMP                                Starts:    6/17
Ages:       6–12 years                          Ends:      6/21
Starts:     7/8                                 Days:      Monday–Friday
Ends:       7/12                                Time:      9:00 am–12:00 pm
Days:       Monday–Friday                       Fees:      $284R/$304NR
Time:       9:00 am–12:00 pm                    Location:  Taylor Middle School
Fees:       $284R/$304NR
Location:   Taylor Middle School
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Champions Tennis Camp                           World Cup Soccer Camp
Champions Tennis Camps offer the                Since 1991 World Cup Soccer Camps &
opportunity to learn and improve stroke         Clinics has set the standard of excellence
fundamentals, rally skills, scoring and rules   for youth soccer camps and classes. With
in a fun and exciting environment. A typical    an emphasis on instruction, your child will
day will include: Warm-up & Stretching,         receive the highest level of attention in a
Footwork, Stroke Technique, Drills,             fun and safe environment. Our morning
Refreshment Break & Games.                      sessions are dedicated to technical training
                                                and developing skills. We create many
Instructor Scott Selig brings over 35 years of  touches on the ball to make it exciting and
teaching experience. He was the Head Coach      to improve your child’s game. Half days
at Mills High School for 25 years.              conclude with small-sided games. In the
                                                afternoons we play games where we work
Level: Beginner to Intermediate                 on tactics and positioning. All our coaches
                                                are skilled players, great with children and
Champions Tennis Camp                           love to teach. With a 1 to 10, coach to player
                                                ratio, we are able to focus on high-quality
Instructor:  Scott Selig                        and individualized training. Your child will be
                                                a better player after camp while having a lot
7–12 years   M–F          9:00 am–12:00 pm      of fun.
6/10–6/14    $250R/$270NR                       You can choose between Full Day and Half
                                                Day with the following camp choices: The U6-
7–12 years   M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm               Academy (ages 5-6), the Classic Skill camp (all
6/17–6/21    $250R/$270NR                       levels, ages 7-9) and the Advanced Player’s
                                                camp (more experienced players, ages 10-13).
7–12 years   M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm               World Cup Soccer Camp
6/24–6/28    $250R/$270NR
                                                World Cup Soccer Instructors
7–12 years   M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm               Ages:      5–13 years
7/1–7/5      $250R/$270NR
                                                Session 1
                                                Starts:    6/10
7–12 years   M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm               Ends:      6/14
7/8–7/12     $250R/$270NR
                                                Session 2
                                                Starts:    8/5
7–12 years   M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm               Ends:      8/9
7/15–7/19    $250R/$270NR
                                                Session 3
                                                Starts:    8/12
7–12 years   M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm               Ends:      8/16
7/22–7/26    $250R/$270NR
                                                Days:      Monday–Friday
                                                Time:      9:00 am–12:30 pm, Half Day or
                                                           9:00 am–3:00 pm, Full Day
7–12 years   M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm
7/29–8/2     $250R/$270NR                       Fees:      $219R/$239NR Half-Day
                                                           $299R/$319NR Full-Day
7–12 years   M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm               Location:  Taylor Middle School
8/5–8/9      $250R/$270NR
                                                Complimentary Early Drop-off starts at 9 am,
7–12 years   M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm               instruction starts at 9:30 am, daily. Extended
8/12–8/16    $250R/$270NR                       Care is available between 8 am–9 am and
Location:    Central Park Tennis Courts         3 pm–6pm by appointment ($10/hour). All
                                                fees include a T-Shirt, evaluation and camp
                                                memento. For more information call World
                                                Cup Soccer Camps 408-354-4949.
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SPECIALTY CAMPS
Society Skateboarding Camps                    Roller Skating with Peninsula
                                               Junior Derby
Skateboarding camps are a great place to
get skateboarding lessons, challenge yourself  Ever wonder what it is like to play roller derby?
to become a better skateboarder, and learn     Whether you are an experienced skater or
new tricks. Skateboard camps are also great    brand new to rolling on eight wheels, this
places to make new friends and build self-     summer is your chance to give it whirl! Join
confidence. Enjoy this awesome sport with a    skaters and coaches from the Peninsula Roller
focus on skateboarding safety, fundamentals,   Derby league’s junior team for a week of
technique as well as balance and coordination  skating fun. You will learn all the basic skills
offered by Society Skateshop experienced       of skating and the rules of the game of roller
skateboarding instructors. Each session will   derby, plus practice drills and play in games.
consist of skateboarding lessons, snack time,  Roller derby is an exciting sport for kids of all
game time, and playtime. Students will         genders who are looking to try something
learn: skateboarding, safety, fundamentals,    different and completely fun!
technique, skate tricks, and skateboarding
etiquette.                                     Roller Skating with Peninsula Junior Derby
Campers Bring: water bottle, snack,            Ages:      7–13 years
skateboard, and helmet. We provide Society
T-Shirts. Camp consists of 3 hour sessions     Dates:     One week in August. Please check
broken up into 4 segments: skateboarding                  our website for dates and times*
lessons, snack time, game time, play time.
                                               Days:      Monday–Friday
Skateboarding                                  Time:      Mornings
Instructor:
5–8 years      Society Skateshop Instructors   Fees:      $200 (skates and protective gear
6/17–6/21      M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm                       not included)
               $211R/$231NR
                                               Location:  Millbrae Central Park court
8–14 years     M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm            *	 Check our website for dates and times
6/24–6/28      $211R/$231NR                    	www.ci.millbrae.ca.us/departments-services/recreation/
                                               	activity-guide
5–8 years      M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm
7/15–7/19      $211R/$231NR
8–14 years     M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm
8/5–8/9        $211R/$231NR
Location:      Millbrae Skate Park
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ADULT PROGRAMS
Roller Skating
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Zungu Chen Family Taijiquan
In this class, students will learn and practice the Zungu Chen Family Taijiquan first form posture
by posture and the silk-reeling exercises that are the foundation of Chen Taiji. With practice,
students will gain health benefits, develop strength, flexibility, balance and coordination, and
understand basic Taiji principles. The martial aspects and health benefits are retained in the
Zungu Chen Family Taijiquan. Students can practice this form as a martial art with low powerful
stances or for health in a higher position with graceful, slow, light movements. Please wear
comfortable clothing. Debbie Au is a certified Chen Taiji instructor of direct Chen Family (Gong Fu
Frame) Taiji lineage and has taught taijiquan and the taiji weapons forms for over 20 years.
Zungu Chen Family Taijiquan       Zungu Chen Family Taijiquan, continued
Instructor:       Debbie Au       Summer Session 2
Age: 16 years+                    Starts:           7/15
Spring Session                    Ends:             8/19
Starts:           4/8             Days:             Mondays
Ends:             5/13            Time:             6:00 pm–7:00 pm
Summer Session 1                  Fees:             $106R/$126NR
Starts:           6/3             Location:         Library Room B
Ends:             7/8
Session pricing              $80
8 workout tickets            $10
no expiration
1 workout
For more information              Instructor Lori Dachauer
650.483.4060                      welcomes YOU!
[email protected]
                                  Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6:00 – 7:00 PM
                                  ZUMBA is a fun latin-inspired calorie-burning
                                  dance tness workout!
                                  Fast and slow dance rhythms that tone and
                                  sculpt the body!
                                  Achieve ultimate cardio health bene ts!
                                  New Vision UMC
                                  450 Chadbourne Ave
                                  Millbrae, CA 94030
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ADULT PROGRAMS
Millbrae Recreation Adult Sports are open to all Millbrae residents and non-residents who
are 18 and over. This spring season we are offering basketball and volleyball leagues and soccer.
The adult league is a great outlet to have fun, socialize, and stay in shape. Registration is required
and is available online at bit.ly/milrec or in person at the Millbrae Community Center. Free Agents
(individual registrations) are welcome!
Adult Sports
Basketball League                        Basketball League
Level:     Advanced Recreation Division  Level:        Recreation Division
Starts:    3/6                           Starts:       3/5
Ends:      5/1                           Ends:         5/1
Days:      Wednesdays                    Days:         Tuesdays
Time:      6:00, 6:45, 7:30 or 8:15 pm   Time:         6:00, 6:45, 7:30 or 8:15 pm
Fees:      $625 per team                 Fees:         $625 per team
Location:  Caroline Shea Center          Location:     Caroline Shea Center
Co-Ed Volleyball League                  Adult Soccer
                                         Level:
Level:     All levels welcome            Starts:       All levels welcome
                                         Ends:         3/6
Starts:    3/7                           Days:         6/5
                                         Time:         Wednesdays
Ends:      4/25                          Fees:         8:00 pm–9:30 pm
                                         Location:     $95 per player
Days:      Thursdays                                   Taylor Middle School Field 1
Time:      6:15, 7:15 or 8:15 pm
Fees:      $425 per team
Location:  Caroline Shea Center
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San Mateo Adult School                                                                     Great
                                                                                         classes
Questions about registration or location of classes? Feel free to call or email Jeri   for Adults
McGovern, Program Coordinator. Direct line: (650) 558-2127; email: jmcgovern@            50 and
smace.org. Check all of our classes for mature active adults online at www.smace.org.    Better
Dance Aerobics                               Current Events: New Topics Weekly on Politics,
                                             Health, & Sports!
Instructor:       McGovern
Days:             Mondays & Wednesdays       Instructor:    Simmers
Time:             9:00 am–10:00 am           Days:          Tuesdays
Semester fee: $50                            Time:          1:30 pm–2:30 pm
Location:                                    Semester fee: $50
Mondays
Wednesdays        Millbrae Community Center  Location:      Millbrae Library Community Room B
                  Millbrae Chetcuti Room 	
Qi Gong           McGovern                   Tai Chi 101    Debbie Au
Instructor:       Tuesdays                   Instructor:    Wednesdays
Days:             9:30 am–10:30 am           Days:          2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Time:             $50                        Time:          $50
Semester fee:     Millbrae Community Center  Semester fee:  Millbrae Community Center
Location:                                    Location:
Pilates, Level 2                             Better Balance Level 2
Instructor:       Funk                       Instructor:    Funk
Days:             Thursdays                  Days:          Thursdays
Time:             10:15 am–11:15 am          Time:          11:30 am–12:30 pm
Semester fee: $50                            Semester fee: $50
Location:         Millbrae Community Center  Location:      Millbrae Community Center
Better Balance Level 1
Instructor:       Funk
Days:             Thursdays
Time:             12:45 pm–1:15 pm
Semester fee: $50
Location:         Millbrae Community Center
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OLDER ADULT AND SENIOR PROGRAMS
Weekly/Monthly Senior Programs
Senior Social Activities
Pedro, Games, Chess, Mexican Train                Zungu Chen Family Tai Chi
Days:         Mondays                             This class, taught by Debbie Au, is a mixture of
                                                  beginners who can perform the first 6–7 postures of
Time:         10:00 am–2:00 pm                    the Zungu Chen Family Taijio form by themselves.
Fees:         $2                                  Days:         Wednesdays
Location:     Millbrae Library Room A             Time:         1:00 pm–2:00 pm
                                                  Fees:         $8
Line Dancing                                      Location:     Millbrae Community Center
Days:
Times:        Mondays                             Senior Boutique Club
              9:30 am–10:30 am and
Days:         10:30 am–11:30 am                   Craft items are made to be sold. Proceeds benefit
Times:        Fridays                             Senior Programs.
No Class:     8:30 am–9:30 am
Fees:         1/21, 2/15                          Days:         Wednesdays
Location:     $5
              Millbrae Community Center           Time:         9:00 am–11:30 am
                                                  Fees:         FREE
                                                  Location:     Millbrae Community Center
Self-Help for the Elderly Activity and Luncheon
Lunch is served at 11:30 am with an activity
beforehand. Call (415) 319-4115 to RSVP.
Days:         Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
Time:         10:30 am–1:30 pm
No lunch:     3/20
Fees:         $3
Location:     Millbrae Chetcuti Room
Quilting
Meet new people and work on your quilting skills
Days:         Tuesdays
Time:         12:00 pm–4:00 pm                    Senior Birthday Luncheon
Fees:         $2
Location:     Millbrae Community Center           Join your friends for lunch and Bingo!
                                                  Call (650) 259-2360 to reserve your spot.
                                                  Reservation required. If it’s your birthday
                                                  month, lunch and two Bingo cards are free!
                                                         Senior Birthday Luncheon
                                                         Days:  2nd Wednesday of the month
                                                         Time:  11:00 am–1:00 pm
                                                         Fees:  $5
                                                         Location: Magnolia of Millbrae
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Drop-In Painting                                     Living Well with Chronic
                                                     Conditions
Instructor: Sherry Vockel
Days:      Thursdays
Time:      1:00 pm–4:00 pm                           Developed at Stanford University, this free
                                                     six-week workshop empowers participants
Fees:      $3                                        by encouraging them to manage their own
                                                     health by making lifestyle changes that
Location:  Millbrae Community Center                 improve their overall well-being. Conditions
                                                     covered in the class include arthritis, diabetes,
Fitness Class for Seniors                            COPD, hypertension, heart disease, and
                                                     others. Class brought to you by the Peninsula
Join instructor Diane Silven for a fun class with a  Health Care District and Edgewood.
focus on maintaining your movement range.
Days:      Thursdays
Time:      11:00 am–12:00 pm                         Living Well with Chronic Conditions
Fees:      $2                                        Instructor:  Michele Bruemer
                                                                  (Call 650–250–2360
Location:  Millbrae Chetcuti Room                                 to RSVP by 5/17)
                                                     Starts:      5/14
Senior Social Hour                                   Ends:        6/18
Meet new people and chat with old friends. Enjoy     Days:        Tuesday
free coffee!
                                                     Time:        9:30 am–12:00 pm
Days:      Last Friday of every month                Fees:        FREE
Time:      9:30 am–10:30 am                          Location:    Millbrae Community Center
Fees:      FREE
Location:  Millbrae Community Center
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Millbrae Recreation  PRSRT STD
623 Magnolia Avenue  U.S. Postage
Millbrae, CA 94030   PAID
                     Burlingame, CA.
(650) 259–2360       Permit No. 115
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