Summer Bridge Program for Incoming TK/K Students
The San Geronimo Valley Community Center’s Summer Bridge program is a free 5-week summer program designed to ease the transition into Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten for incoming students. Prioritizing students attending Lagunitas Community School and Nicasio School, with secondary pri- ority given to Valley residents attending other schools, the program takes place on the Lagunitas School campus to help students build familiarity, confidence, and skills in their new school environment. This program is exclusively open to students who have not previously participated in Summer Bridge, ensuring a unique and tailored experience for each cohort. Our curricu- lum focuses on fostering readiness in key developmental areas, including social-emotional skills, early learning foundations, and comfort navigating a classroom setting. A special feature of this year’s program is the integration of free weekly swim- ming lessons at the Woodacre Improvement Club (WIC). Additionally, we plan to enhance the curriculum with exciting new activities such as visits from WildCare, bike riding sessions, and other enriching programs. By the end of the Summer Bridge program, our goal is for every student to feel confident, prepared, and excited to begin their TK/K journey.
Details for the swim program will be shared closer to the start date, contingent on sufficient interest.
Participants must register for the full 5 weeks
Dates • Week One- June 30th - July 3rd (no camp 7/4) • Week Two- July 7th - July 11th • Week Three- July 14th - July 18th • Week Four- July 21st - July 25th • Week Five- July 28th - August 1st *Weekly aftercare is available for Summer Bridge par- ticipants (12pm-3pm) and (3pm-5pm) No aftercare on Fridays. Pre registration is required.
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For more information email Lori Ramirez, lramirez@sgvcc.org
Jump Start to Middle School
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Program Details: Dates: August 4th - 6th
Starting Middle School this Fall and want to be prepared?
Time: 10 AM - 1 PM (Wednesday 10 AM - 3 PM) Cost: $110 (No one turned away for lack of funds!)
Join us for a three-day Jump Start to Middle School, facilitated by Cory van Gelder and Lori Ramirez. This course will help you get connected to other middle school students, includ- ing eighth grade students who will be assisting and are looking forward to helping incoming students feel comfortable and get their questions answered. We will offer tips on how to manage your time, stay organized and help you be prepared to have a successful start to Middle School. We will end the session with a field trip to Stinson Beach on Wednesday. Details for the trip will be provided when the program begins. NEW! Wildlife Wonders using LEGO® Materials Camp with Play-Well ! Design and build your way through the animal kingdom, from sea to safari, using tens of thousands of LEGO® parts. With the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor, you’ll recreate diverse habitats while crafting animals in their natural surroundings. Your animal adventure awaits!
Scholarship available upon request.
For more information email Cory VanGelder, cvangelder@sgvcc.org
Spring/Summer Dates- May 23, 2025 - August 15, 2025 • Day/Time: Every other Friday; 5:30pm-7:30pm
• No class on Friday, July 4th • Cost: $20 per students/class • Location: The LOFT • Maximum of 7 Students
• Dates: Monday, August 4, 2025 - Friday, August 8, 2025 • Times: 9:00am -12:00pm • Cost: $210 • Location: Community Center • Minimum 10 Students/Maximum 16 Students
*For more information email Lori Ramirez, lramirez@sgvcc.org
NEW! Magic: The Gathering – Youth Game Night Join us for a fast-paced and imaginative youth game night centered around Magic: The Gathering —the world’s most popular strategic trading card game! Designed for youth grades 4th through 8th, this semi-weekly gathering offers a welcoming environment for new and experienced players to learn the game, build decks, and challenge each other in fun, friendly matches. Led by experienced player and facilitator Eric Humphrey, each session encourages creative thinking, strategy, and good sportsmanship. As students gain confidence, they’ll also have opportunities to mentor others and even help organize matches or small tourna- ments. MTG builds critical thinking, reading comprehension, mathematical reasoning, and decision-making skills. It also promotes collaboration, patience, and respectful competition—all while creating space for youth to bond over shared interests. Program Goals: • Create an engaging, in-person social experience through strategic gameplay • Support the development of logical thinking and strategic decision-making • Build community and peer mentorship through shared learning and friendly competition • Attract new participants from local and neighboring communities through effective promotion Spring/Summer Dates: May 30, 2025 – August 22, 2025 • Day/Time: Every other Friday; 5:30pm–7:30pm • Cost: $20 per student/class • Location: The LOFT • Maximum of 7 Students
*For more information email Lori Ramirez, lramirez@sgvcc.org
NEW! Dungeons & Dragons Youth Game Night Join us for an exciting new youth game night centered around the world’s most popular tabletop role-playing game— Dungeons & Dragons! Designed for youth grades 4th through 8th, this semi-weekly gathering invites participants into a world of imagination, strategy, and storytelling. Led by an experienced Dungeon Master (DM) also known as, Eric Humphrey, each session will guide a group of 4–7 players through collaborative adventures filled with cre- ativity, decision-making, and teamwork. Over time, participants will develop the skills and confidence to take on the role of DM themselves—opening the door to multiple games and greater participation. Dungeons & Dragons fosters creativity, collaboration, and communication. It helps youth build friendships, express themselves, and sharpen essential academic skills including reading, writing, and math—all while having fun. P rogram Goals: • Foster social connections and creative expression through storytelling and play • Provide a safe and welcoming space for youth to explore and learn a popular, skill-building game • Develop leadership skills by mentoring players into becoming future Dungeon Masters
For more information email Lori Ramirez, lramirez@sgvcc.org
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