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Jedi Engineering Using Lego
Centre Concord
Ages: 6-11
Nov. 30-Dec.17, Mon/Wed/Thur
3:30-5:30pm
The Force Awakens in this introductory engineering course for young Jedi! Explore engineering principles with LEGO materials as we construct the Ewok Village on Endor, fly through space on our X-Wings, and defend Echo Base on Hoth. Create motorized and architectural projects with imagination and engineering to defeat the Empire!
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Fall into Fun Camp
Markham Nature Park
Ages: 5-10
Nov. 23-25, Mon-Wed
7:30am-5:30pm
Sign your kids up for this three day camp that fosters creativity, exploration, and environmental stewardship! Participate in arts & crafts, games, and fall themed fun! Kids will make new friends, socialize, and have fun in small cohorts supervised by highly trained staff.
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Thanksgiving Cooking Camp
Zoom from Home
Ages: 6-13
Nov. 23-25, 9:00am-12:00pm
Learn to make everything but the turkey, including sides and desserts. Each day learn to make 3 Thanksgiving recipes at home! Instructor will email a list of ingredients before the start of class.
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Chess Wizards
Zoom from Home
Ages: 6-12
Nov. 23-25, 9:00am-12:00pm
Enter into the magical and exciting world of chess with Chess Wizards! You will participate in epic chess games, fun and interactive lessons, tournaments, team matches, trivia and more!
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a penny for your thoughts... |
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Class Interest Survey
What kind of enrichment classes do you want to see? We want to know! Complete our survey so we can better serve you.
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Shape the future of Ellis Lake Park
The City of Concord is partnering with First 5 Contra Costa and Monument Impact to pursue a State of California grant that would provide funding for improvements to Ellis Lake Park, and we need your input! Designing the improvements with significant community input will encourage higher usage, better protection, and a safer environment. Click on the link below for more information on the grant and to register for virtual meetings to share your input and ideas. Final meeting dates are November 12 and November 18.
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50 & Better Camp
For ages 50 and over, Camp Concord is the perfect setting for a relaxing and/or adventurous week long vacation in beautiful South Lake Tahoe. Activities range from hiking, beaches and dances, to painting, yoga on the deck or relaxing by the fire.
Registration begins December 1, 2020 for summer 2021! One day priority registration for Concord residents on November 30, 2020.
To register online, click the week you are interested in below:
Please note the 50 & Better weeks fill up fast so register early. If the week you want is full please choose another open week or sign up for the wait list.
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Ice Cream Soda Social Success!
Wellness calls to our senior citizens revealed many were feeling anxious, lonely, and isolated during this pandemic. The Concord Senior Center staff devised a safe way to invite seniors outdoors, at safe distances so they could get much needed friendly interaction. In partnership with the Concord Senior Club and Travis Credit Union, we hosted a drive through Ice Cream Soda Social. Over 50 people drove through our parking lot and parked while enjoying their ice cream soda.
If you are 50+ and want to know how to get involved in more activities, feel free to call us at 925-671-3320 or visit our list of online and in-person classes available at the link below.
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Draw and Sketch from Shapes
Ages 50+
Thursdays, Nov. 5- Dec. 17
7:00-8:00pm
Zoom
Let your imagination and creativity go wild! Sketching and drawing from shapes teaches the basic foundation of character or creature creation. This class provides a method of drawing without using reference but instead relies on the artist's imagination using basic shapes for the foundation of the finished drawing.
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Chair Yoga and Balance
Ages 50+
Thursdays, Nov. 5- Dec. 17
1:30-2:30pm
Concord Senior Center
Yoga can improve health and reduce stress. Poses for strength, flexibility and balance, as well as breathing for stress reduction are incorporated into our time together. A chair or a wall is used for balance assist. Appropriate for those with arthritis/osteoporosis.
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Who's ready to get outside (or at least out of your own house) to exercise, socialize or learn something new? We've added limited in-person classes, as permitted by the county health order. Click on each class link for details and simple online registration!
Come trek with Lindsay Wildlife Staff on a short walk in Lime Ridge Open Space developed specifically for the little ones. We'll learn about plants and animals of Lime Ridge and engage in some fun activities along the way.
We take the "work" out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Benefits: a total workout combines all elements of fitness and cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class. Meets at Centre Concord.
Are you an older adult seeking a total body workout? Increase flexibility, balance, joint coordination, muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance with a complete series of seated standing positions. Meets at Centre Concord.
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stay cozy at home with these classes |
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For those who prefer to stay close to home for fitness and enrichment, click on each class link for details and simple online registration!
Yoga can improve health, muscle strength, flexibility, balance and sleep. Breathing for stress reduction is also included. If you want these benefits, this is a great class for you. Appropriate for all ages.
Nourish your body, mind, spirit and soul while adding flavor to your workout! Paying tribute to the vast musical styles of Africa and its diaspora- Let's take a journey and get lost to the infectious rhythms in this dance workout!
Class will discuss a nutrition topic such as; how to practice label reading and eating from every food group every day. Each nutrition discussion will be followed by a simple cooking demonstration you can easily try at home with things you may already have in your pantry or fridge.
Learn to speak and understand French in a fun and easy way, with interactive games, group activities, and play! This class approaches grammar fundamentals, and learning to communicate in basic French from the comfort of your own home!
Become a math rock star! This online STEM program will present math in a small group of grade school learners led by an instructor. Students will develop agility with numbers, acquire visualization skills and improve concentration and focus.
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We’ve gone digital!
Our printed Activity Guide is taking a break this Fall, with plans to return with a whole new look sometime in 2021. In the meantime, you can still view all our classes on the Activity e-Guide, located on the City website. It's as easy as 1-2-3!
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Stay in touch with us on Facebook!
We post interesting and timely content daily about Parks and Recreation programs and events. Like us on Facebook today!!! City of Concord, CA, Parks & Recreation.
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Stay in the know...
Check out our new page, What's Happening!, on the Parks & Recreation website. Stay on top of new recreation programs, park updates, reopening logistics, community blood drives and more can be found here.
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While our facilities remain closed for rentals and regular business hours, some facilities are open for specific programs as permitted by Contra Costa Health Services (for example, pool for lap swim, Centre Concord for preschool, etc). Even with our physical doors closed, Parks & Recreation Department staff is open and available to assist you over the phone so please contact us at:
Centre Concord: (925) 671-3382
Concord Senior Center: (925) 671-3320
Willow Pass Center: (925) 671-3423
Concord Community Pool: (925) 671-3480
Concord Registration: (925) 671-3404
The Parks & Recreation Department will continually update the City web page dedicated to the COVID-19 issue as it relates to City programs, events, activities, and facilities so please check back often.
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