Education
Ages: 3 and up
Black Chasm Cavern, located in the Sierra Nevada foothills town of Volcano, is a National Natural Landmark. This cavern is one of only 5% of caves in the world feature rare helictite crystal formations.
The Walk Tour takes only 50 minutes and any visitor over the age of three will likely be awe-inspired by the formations. Babies may be carried in a front pack but not a backpack for safety reasons. This is a wonderful place to visit wh...
more»Ages: 3 and up
The Chartreuse Muse is a gallery and art school offering a broad range of art curriculum. Art instruction is available for preschoolers to adult. Material costs are generally covered by tuition fees.
Spring 2012 classes are as follows:
- Mommy & Me class is a monthly class which offers little ones a first taste of art. (PreK-K)
- Art Adventures is a weekly class designed to introduce children to the basic elements of art. (K-8th grade)
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Ages: 3 and up
Juline School of Dance is Modesto's premier dance school. The school was founded in 1974, and has since been providing the highest dance training available to any students over the age of 3. Juline School of Dance also boasts the most memorable yearly outdoor recitals in town.
Classes available:
- Creative Dance (3 year olds)
- Pre-Ballet Beginner and Pre-Ballet Advanced (4-5 year olds)
- Elementary Levels (levels 1-4)
- Pre-Pointe and Pointe C...
Ages: 5 - 12
session 1: 11am - 12:30pm
session 2: 3pm - 4:30pm
Pastry Chef Dawnelle will instruct children aged 5 - 12 how to decorate holiday cookies at this fun, 90 minute cooking class to be held at Greens Market.
Register early. Space is limited to 15 students per session, with two sessions available. Fee includes instruction and a dozen cookies to take home to enjoy.
more»Ages: 0 - 13
This free resource is available to families, child care providers, students, educators and all community members.
- Includes learning materials for all ages: indoor & outdoor toys, games, music/movement, blocks, themed kits (oceans, trains, etc.), puzzles, dramatic play, literacy, math & science.
- Users must show valid ID and sign user agreement. Maximum loan period is 3 weeks for 4 items.
Open Monday — Friday 8:00 am — noon and 1:00 pm...
Ages: 3 and up
Columbia State Historic Park — once a bustling, brawling gold rush town — sits at an elevation of 2,100 feet amongst the oaks of the Sierra Nevada foothills. In the mid 1800's, the town of Columbia was one of the largest cities in California, attracting people from other US states as well as other countries with promises of gold. In fact, between 1850 and the early 1900s, as much as $150 million in gold was mined in Columbia.
As dep...
more»Ages: 0 and up
The Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park is open year round for day use and May through November for overnight camping.
For those looking to learn more about traditional Mi-wok and other Sierra Nevada Native American groups, the onsite Chaw'se Regional Indian Museum is open Friday through Monday, 11am - 3pm. Exhibits include tools used and crafts made by the natives. A ceremonial roundhouse reconstructed in the middle of the smal...
more»Ages: 6 - 12
Grade schoolers may gain a knowledge and foster an interest in the Chinese culture during this fun-filled four-day camp.
Organized by the Wisdom Chinese Schools and the Association of Northern California Chinese Schools, the the 3rd Annual Chinese Culture Camp will be held this year July 5 - 8, 2011, from 8am - 12:30pm at Enslen Elementary School. Facets of culture explored include: the Mandarin language, Chinese Traditional Folk Dan...
more»Ages: 7 - 12
Learn various drawing and painting techniques, learn about perspective, mixing colors and composition in this art class held at MJC's Life Long Learning Center, room 103. Remember to wear play clothes!
more»Ages: 5 and up
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