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Re: Ballet for almost-3-year-old (Sept. 2003)
I'm sure you'll hear this from lots of parents: (Miss) Marilyn
Patton at the Montclair Rec Center takes them young and does a
great job with a combination of ballet and tap. You can
register through Oakland Parks and Rec.
Dana
Re: Ballet for 2-year-old (June 2002)
Dear mom of aspiring ballerina,
I can really relate to the pushy stage mom anxiety. I even
received a hand written note from one dance studio telling me to
back off and let my child be herself. Well herself is that she
dances constantly, wants to watch videos of ballets all the
time, and has already outgrown what little I can teach her. The
only place I've found that has classes for this age is Montclair
Rec Center. You can find them and sign up on line at the
Oakland Parks and Recreation site. I believe there is even
an ''advanced level'' class for this age group. We start our class
this Friday. Good luck!
Dana
Re: Ballet for 2-year-old (June 2002)
My daughters have attended the following wonderful ballet
classes at an early age:
Montclair Rec Ctr in Oakland - Ms. Marilyn - starts at 2 yrs old
Re: Ballet for 2-year-old (June 2002)
Try Miss Marilyn at the Montclair Rec Center. They are starting
up the summer session this week. She does beginning and
returning classes for 2 and 3 year olds in Ballet/Tap. She is
very easy going, and my daughter loves her. You don't need to
live in Montclair or even in Oakland to sign up, and it's very
reasonable. Phone: 482-7812 for more info.
trusco
April 2005
I am considering sending my four and half year old son to the
Cubs Day Camp at Montclair Park/Recc. Center this summer. What
can anyone tell me about their childs experience with this
summer program? Thanks for your imput.
BRR
We did Cubs camp last summer -- my son had just turned 5 -- and
he loved it. He came home each day dirty, happy, and exhausted,
just as you want from summer camp. They played games, learned
songs, did art projects, and had treasure hunts. The supervision
seemed excellent to me, and the counselors seemed well organized
and experienced. All in all, a very good experience, and
affordable too! We'll be doing the next level up (feather hill)
this summer.
nelly
March 2007
I was wondering if anyone has any positive/negative experiences
with Feather Hill day camp at the Montclair Rec. Center. Our
daughter will be doing the summer camp ''thing'' for the first time
this year (finishing Kindergarten) and we are looking for a fun
and well run place. Feather Hill's price is great compared to
other day camps, and so far very few people have signed up for
the open slots, so it just got me thinking why more people
haven't ''jumped'' on this option.
Thanks.
Kevin
Hi - Though our son hasn't gone to Feather Hill yet (he will this
summer) he has attended the camp for younger kids at Montclair
Rec for the past two summers (Cubs Camp) and loved it. That
said, it's not for everyone. The camp is all day, loads of
outdoor fun, lead by teen-aged counselors. There are games &
activities but it's largely just playing outside. They go on a
weekly field trip - which my son always loved. He also really
liked the counselors. I guess cool and mildly aloof is a breath
of fresh air to a guy who spends a lot of time with his
stay-at-home mom. They are not as attentive as many counselors
at more expensive camps, but they are responsible & are
supervised by at least one adult who I believe is present all day
long. If your child needs lots of attention or is slow to jump
into the action, this camp may not be for them. If they can jump
into a new situation without a lot of extra care and coddling, it
just might be their cup of tea. And, like you said, the price is
right. (Especially considering they have free pre and after
care!) As to why they have so many openings, I think folks (like
me) might still be formulating summer plans - Feather Hill & Cubs
do fill up more later in the spring. They also usually have a
few openings for last-minute sign ups.
~Maybe we'll see you there.
My kids (then 4 and 5) went there last summer and really loved
it! I originally planned on sending them there for just a
couple of weeks, and then doing a different, ''fancier'' camp,
but they were so enthusiastic after the first week, I decided
to keep them in for about 8 weeks total.
The counselors are all really dynamic--silly, fun, totally into
the kids. They did a camp sing-a-long at the end of the summer
and it was clear how much the counselors enjoy the kids. My
son likes sports and running around, while my daughter likes
art, dance, gymnastics and they were equally happy with the
camp, although it definitely leans more toward the outdoor
play. It's pretty basic--lots of outside games and playing in
the playground, camp songs, inside art projects--but the kids
definitely get a lot of nurturing and encouragement from the
counselors. Another plus is that the camp (counselors and
campers) is pretty ethnically diverse.
I think people may not have signed up yet because the
impression is that it doesn't fill up quickly. Last summer, I
was able to add sessions the week before, and it was never a
problem. But the camp definitely had lots of kids. The price
can't be beat, and I've been extremely impressed, overall, with
the quality of the classes and activities that are offered
through Oakland Parks and Rec. We've done ballet, soccer, t-
ball, and swimming through Montclair and Dimond Park, and the
coaches and instructors have been stellar.
I'm signing my kids up right now!
Melissa
Re: Low-cost tumbling class for 3-year-old (Aug 2004)
Montclair Rec Center (Oakland) has nice, low cost tumbling
classes. My now teenaged kids took classes there (way back
when) and it was great. I've talked to people whose children
have been enrolled recently and they are pleased.
Re: Soccer for 3 yr old? (Dec 2006)
When he's 3.5, he can do the Tot Soccer class at the Montclair Rec Center -
see the Oakland Park & Rec website at
http://www.oaklandnet.com/parks/programs/ or stop by their office in
Montclair Park for more info. Our son (who actually was only 3 when the
class started) just completed the fall session there in both soccer and
t-ball and had a blast. They also periodically do an all-sports class where
the kids try soccer, t-ball and other sports in a single class. Other
options: Piedmont Park & Rec summer programs, Lil' Kickers at Bladium in
Alameda JP
Re: Soccer class for 3.5 YOs in Oakland/Berkeley? (May 2006)
Check out the offerings from Oakland Park & Rec
(http://www.oaklandnet.com/parks/programs/). They have programs all over the city from
age 3.5 on up. Our son did soccer and tball last summer at age 3.5 and loved both.
They're enrolling now for classes starting in April onwards.
soccer mom
Re: Soccer for 3 year old (April 2005)
The City of Oakland Parks and Rec offers pee wee soccer. http://www.oaklandnet.com/parks/
Helena
Re: Soccer for 4-year-old (Sept 2004)
My 4yo daughter just loved taking soccer at the Montclair Rec
Center taught by a great teacher, Coach Lester. It's not a
league...just a low-key fun class so if your child is a serious
soccer plyer this may not be for her/him.
Elizabeth
Re: Sports class for 4 1/2 yr. old (April 2000)
Montclair Recreation Center offers soccer classes for young children. The
spring session just started but the summer session starts June 26th. Their
phone number is 510-482-7812.
June 2010
Re: Art/ drawing classes for a 5-yr old
Oakland Park & Rec has very good classes at the montclair
rec center. i don't remember the teachers name but she was
wonderful & the classes are very inexpensive! Alex
Feb 2008
Re: Full day art camp for elementary aged child
Montclair Summer Arts Workshop -- offered through Oakland Parks and Rec. Takes
place mid-to-late August each year. My 6 year old and several of his friends LOVE it.
Check it out online at http://www.oaklandnet.com/parks/programs/
Maybe we'll see you there?
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