Enrichment Classes - Youth (Fall)
Fall Registration Information:
Key Dates
Livermore Resident Registration begins Wednesday, August 16th at 9 am
Open Registration begins Friday, August 18th at 9 am
Register for Programs
If you're ready to register, you may Register Online or by calling 925-373-5700
Ballet Classes
Includes classes taught by April Wagner Ballerina from Contra Costa Ballet.
Livermore Ballet School
April Wagner received scholarships to Joffrey Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, and Pennsylvania Ballet, among others. She spent three consecutive summers with the School of American Ballet at Lincoln Center in NYC and has taught ballet for 19 years. Students focus on longer barre and intermediate steps in the center. Prior ballet experience is recommended; however, not mandatory.
*For participation in Nutcracker in December, all students must enroll for the class beginning in August through the December Session. NO CLASSES 11/21, 11/22, 11/23
Ballet 1A-1B-1C
April Wagner
No class on 11/22.
| Days | Age | Res / NR | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| W | 5-9 yrs. | $70/$77 | RLCC Studio |
| Course # | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2110 | 8/30-9/27 | 4:15p – 5p |
| 2110 | 10/11-11/8 | 4:15p- 5p |
| 2110 | 11/15-12/20 | 4:15p-5p |
Ballet 2
April Wagner
No class on 11/21.
| Days | Age | Res / NR | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tu | 8-11 yrs. | $70/$77 | RLCC Studio |
| Course # | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2115 | 8/29-9/26 | 4:30p – 5:15p |
| 2115 | 10/10-11/7 | 4:30p-5:15p |
| 2115 | 11/14-12/19 | 4:30p- 5:15p |
Ballet 3-4
April Wagner
No class on 11/23.
| Days | Age | Res / NR | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Th | 11+ yrs. | $70/$77 | RLCC Studio |
| Course # | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2117 | 8/31-9/28 | 4:30p – 5:30p |
| 2117 | 10/12-11/9 | 4:30p-5:30p |
| 2117 | 11/16-12/21 | 4:30p-5:30p |
Ballet 4
April Wagner
No class on 11/21.
| Days | Age | Res / NR | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tu | 11-18 yrs. | $70/$77 | RLCC Studio |
| Course # | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2114 | 8/29-9/26 | 5:15p – 6:15p |
| 2114 | 10/10-11/7 | 5:15p – 6:15p |
| 2114 | 11/14-12/19 | 5:15p – 6:15p |
Pointe Ballet (Tuesdays)
April Wagner
No class on 11/21.
| Days | Age | Res / NR | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tu | 11+ yrs. | $70/$77 | RLCC Studio |
| Course # | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2118 | 8/29-9/26 | 6:15p – 7:15p |
| 2118 | 10/10-11/7 | 6:15p – 7:15p |
| 2118 | 11/14-12/19 | 6:15p – 7:15p |
Pointe Ballet (Thursdays)
April Wagner
No class on 11/23.
| Days | Age | Res / NR | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Th | 11+ yrs. | $70/$77 | RLCC Studio |
| Course # | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2119 | 8/31-9/28 | 5:30p – 6:30p |
| 2119 | 10/12-11/9 | 5:30p – 6:30p |
| 2119 | 11/16-12/21 | 5:30p – 6:30p |
Coding Classes
LARPD offers a variety of coding classes instructed by Athena Coding Staff. Classes include Minecraft, Dungeons & Dragons, Lego, and AI themes.
Minecraft Coding and Design Studio
Athena Coding
Learn game design, coding, and architecture using Minecraft! Covers personalized game design, programming in Python and JavaScript, electrical circuitry with Redstone, logic gates, modding, and more. Requires a computer, iPad, or Chromebook (rentals available for $40).
| Days | Age | Res/NR | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tues | 6-12 | $123/$135 | RLCC |
| Course # | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2507 | 9/5-10/10 | 3:30-4:30p |
Dungeons and Dragons
Athena Coding
Embark on an epic adventure in the world of D&D! Unleash your imagination, solve captivating puzzles, and forge lifelong friendships in a fantastical realm filled with monsters and treasures. Develop critical thinking, teamwork, and storytelling skills while creating memories that will last a lifetime.
| Days | Age | Res/NR | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tues | 6-12 | $123/$135 | RLCC |
| Course # | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2520 | 9/5-10/10 | 4:30p-5:30p |
Athena’s Architects: LEGO ® Design
Athena Coding
Elevate your Lego® play to new heights! Explore the realms of architecture, STEM learning, and storytelling as you construct awe-inspiring structures. Engage in exciting challenges that illustrate the principles of physics and engineering. Join our vibrant community, unleash your creativity, and build lifelong skills with Lego®!
| Days | Age | Res/NR | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurs | 6-12 | $178/$196 | RLCC |
| Course # | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2521 | 9/7-10/26 | 3:30p-4:30p |
AI Adventures
Athena Coding
Unleash your creativity and explore the wonders of Artificial Intelligence! Dive into the latest AI technologies like ChatGPT and DALL-E, and craft your own chatbots, animations, and stories. Collaborate with classmates to design AI-controlled chatbots that bring your favorite characters to life. Get ready for an AI-powered adventure like no other! Laptop, Chromebook, iPad, or tablet required. (Rental can be provided for a $40 fee.)
| Days | Age | Res/NR | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurs | 8-12 | $163/$179 | RLCC |
| Course # | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2522 | 9/7-10/26 | 4:30-5:30p |
Cooking Classes
We offer several different cooking classes taught by "Cooking with Kids Foundation" and "Cooking Round the World" staff. Classes include Halloween Spooktacular, Regions of China, a Sandwich Shop, and more!
Busy Bee Cooks
Cooking With Kids Foundation
We will learn hands-on cooking, food safety, how to use kitchen appliances, and even teach the children to wash their dishes correctly. Kids eat what they make. Menu; bread, soups, veggies, main courses, and dessert. Please wear closed-toed shoes to class. Let the instructor know of any food allergies before the first day of class. No class on 11/21.
| Days | Age | Res/NR | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tu | 6-7 | $386/$42 | RLCC |
| Course # | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2309 | 9/26-10/24 | 1p-3p |
| 2309 | 10/31-12/5 | 1p-3p |
We Teach Your Kids to Cook
Cooking With Kids Foundation
We will learn hands-on cooking, food safety, how to use kitchen appliances, and even teach the children to wash their dishes correctly. Kids eat what they make. Menu; bread, soups, veggies, main courses, and dessert. Please wear closed-toed shoes to class. Let the instructor know of any food allergies before the first day of class. No class on 11/21.
| Days | Age | Res/NR | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tu | 8-12 | $386/$424 | RLCC |
| Course # | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2311 | 9/26-10/24 | 4-6p |
| 2311 | 10/31-12/5 | 4-6p |
Halloween Spook-tacular
Cooking Round the World
In this one-day workshop, kids will make boo-tiful mouth-watering dishes: spaghetti and eyeballs, mummy pizzas, and witches broomstick! No trick to having a good time making these treats!
| Days | Age | Res/NR | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 6-12 | $33/$36 | RLCC |
| Course # | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2550 | 10/27 | 3:30p-5:30p |
Regions of China
Cooking Round the World
Each Chinese region has its own unique set of recipes, including different spices. Students will explore the various cooking styles and offerings from these regions: Sichuan, Taiwan, Hunan, Shandong, and Guangdong (Cantonese). No class on 11/23.
| Days | Age | Res/NR | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Th | 6-12 | $243/$264 | RLCC |
| Course # | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2550 | 11/2-12/14 | 3:30p-5p |
Dance Classes
RJ Morales is offering Street Hip Hop, Breakdance and Tumbling, and Teen Street Hip Hop
Kids Street Hip Hop
RJ Morales
Students will learn fluidity in body movement and rhythm. Introduction to pop n lock and breakdance as well as a variety of routines. This class also offers a foundation of stage presence, confidence building, and strength training. No class 11/11, 11/25
| Days | Time | Age | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | 9:30-10:30 a | 5-10 | RLRC Studio |
| Course | Dates | Res/NR |
|---|---|---|
| 2712.301 | 9/9-9/30 | $78/$86 |
| 2712.302 | 10/7-10/28 | $78/$86 |
| 2712.303 | 11/4-12/9 | $78/$86 |
Kids Breakdance/Tumbling
RJ Morales
This class is focused on the art of breakdance and includes footwork, proper stretching/flexibility exercises, handstands, somersaults, headstands, freezes and more. Students will learn groundwork choreography and introduction to power moves. No class 11/10, 11/24
| Days | Time | Age | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 6 - 7 p | 5-10 | RLRC Studio |
| Course | Dates | Res/NR |
|---|---|---|
| 2714.301 | 9/8-9/29 | $78/$86 |
| 2714.302 | 10/6-10/20 | $59/$65 |
| 2714.303 | 11/3-12/15 | $98/$108 |
Teen Street Hip Hop
RJ Morales
Students will learn fluidity in body movement and rhythm. Introduction to pop n lock and breakdance as well as a variety of routines. This class also offers a foundation of stage presence, confidence building, and strength training. No class 11/10, 11/24
| Days | Time | Age | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 5 - 6 p | 11-18 | RLRC Studio |
| Course | Dates | Res/NR |
|---|---|---|
| 2713.301 | 9/8-9/29 | $78/$86 |
| 2713.302 | 10/6-10/20 | $59/$65 |
| 2713.303 | 11/3-12/15 | $98/$108 |
Drama Classes
Debra Knox teaches Drama classes, including The Little Mermaid, Halloween Theatre Workshop, and Winter Wonderland Theatre Class.
Halloween Theatre Workshop
Debra Knox
Let your creativity sing with fun singing, dancing, and acting! We will work on timeless songs and light dialogue from The Addams Family, Ghostbusters, and other selected Seasonal pieces. This class will enhance each child’s team skills. There is a short performance during the last class. All levels are welcome! No class 10/31
| Days | Age | Res / NR | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tu | 6-13 yrs. | $139/$153 | RLCC |
| Course # | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2404 | 10/10-11/7 | 5:30p-6:30p |
Winter Wonderland Theatre Class
Debra Knox
Let your creativity soar with fun singing, dancing, and acting! This class will enhance your child’s development with team activities and theater games, working on easy movements, songs, and short dialogue from a host of wintery songs from Frozen and other seasonal tunes culminating in a short performance during the last class. All levels are welcome! No class on 11/21.
| Days | Age | Res / NR | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tu | 6-13 yrs. | $139/$153 | RLCC |
| Course # | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2405 | 11/14-12/12 | 5:30p-6:30p |
Gardening Classes
In this *NEW* class, children in grades 1st through 5th will learn all about the basics of gardening.
Gardening Class (1st-5th grade)
Spanish Academy
Gardening changes and improves children's lives! There are many benefits of gardening for children:
- Learn more about our earth and the environment.
- Get fresh air and sunshine.
- Relaxing and engaging.
- It builds a sense of confidence.
In this class, students will learn about how plants grow, soil and its importance to plants, how to water plants and different species of plants, and will plant legumes, flowers, and other types of seeds.
No class on 10/31 or 11/21.
| Days | Age | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tu | 6-10 | RLCC |
| Course # | Dates | Time | Res/NR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2510 | 10/24-12/12 | 5p-6p | $239/$263 |
Language Classes
The staff at Spanish Academy will teach your children Italian in a fun, comfortable learning environment.
Italian Class (1st-5th grade)
Spanish Academy
Children will learn the Italian language in a fun, comfortable learning environment. Material is presented in a visual, engaging, interactive manner. Students will learn real Italian in an immersion setting, as well as become familiar with the cultural elements of Italian-speaking countries. Our curriculum consists of Learning ABCs, numbers, colors, vocabulary words, phrases (conversation), poems, songs, art projects, games, and much more. The goal of our program is to attain conversational skills and to build an Italian language foundation for when they enter middle school. New material is introduced in each session. No class on 11/23.
| Days | Age | Res / NR | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Th | 6-10 yrs. | $283/$311 | RLCC |
| Course # | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2509 | 9/7-10/19 | 5p-6p |
| 2509 | 10/26-12/14 | 5p-6p |
Public Speaking and Writing Classes
Gurus Education and Communication Academy offer classes on Short Stories, Academic Writing, Public Speaking, and Debate Skills.
CA- Academic Writing: Short Stories
Communication Academy
Enjoy writing by creating the stories you’ve always wanted to write! In this engaging class, students write their own short stories, improving their writing skills and confidence in the process. Students share their stories with friends and learn crucial editing and revision skills by working with one another. Experienced instructors, small classes!
| Days | Age | Res / NR | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 8-11 yrs. | $358/$392 | RLCC |
| Course # | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2501 | 9/13-11/15 | 4-5p |
CA- Public Speaking: Informative Speakers
Communication Academy
Learn to share your knowledge in the classroom and the world! In this fun and engaging class, students master creating and performing presentations on a variety of informative topics, including topics they choose themselves! Students learn effective communication and confidence and master the language and style of academics. Experienced instructors, small classes!
| Days | Age | Res / NR | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 8-11 yrs. | $358/$392 | RLCC |
| Course # | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2502 | 9/13-11/15 | 5:15p-6:15p |
CA - COMBO: Academic Writing and Public Speaking
Communication Academy
Get both of our Public Speaking and Academic Writing classes at an automatic discount. You get two fun and engaging classes where students improve their writing skills, speaking, and confidence! Experienced instructions and small class sizes!
| Days | Age | Res / NR | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 8-11 yrs. | $638/$698 | RLCC |
| Course # | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2500 | 9/13-11/15 | 4-6:15p |
Public Speaking & Debate Skills
Gurus Education
This course teaches the beginning building blocks of public speaking. Starting with being ready, practiced, and focused, they'll learn the importance of body language and varying the tempo and tone of their voice.
| Days | Age | Res/NR | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tues | 7-14 | $253/$278 | RLCC |
| Course # | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2530 | 9/5-11/7 | 5-6p |
Sewing Classes
Spanish Academy will teach your children to sew by hand in this fun class.
Sewing Class (1st-5th grade)
Spanish Academy
This is a needle & thread sewing class--NO sewing machine. Join our very fun life skill class! Students will make ragdolls (11-12 inches) and clothes for dolls. Students will learn to safely thread needles, separate threads, several stitches, and how to use patterns. New material is introduced in each session. No class on 11/22.
| Days | Age | Res/NR | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| W | 6-11 yrs. | $278/$306 | RLCC |
| Course # | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2508.301 | 9/6-10/18 | 5p-6p |
| 2508.302 | 10/25-12/13 | 5p-6p |
