(Survey for 3rd - 8th Grade. Complete one survey per child)
HELP US CHOOSE! Pick New Classes for the Corte Madera Parks & Recreation Department to offer.

What classes do you want us to offer your student?

The Corte Madera Parks & Recreation Department wants your opinion as we develop an exciting slate of new classes and programming for our community. Please share what types of after school classes you would like offered. If possible, please ask your child for their input.

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* 1. What grade is your child in?

3rd

4th

5th

6th

7th or 8th

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* 2. What school will your child attend in the Fall 2020?

Neil Cummins

Cove

Hall

ST Patricks

Marin Primary

Other (please specify)

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* 3. COVID-19 Question: During the the pandemic, what qualifiers will you use to determine if you will register your child for classes? (Select all that apply) Answer all OTHER questions as if the pandemic has ended.

I will sign my child up for classes if they are done Virtually.

I will sign my child up for classes that use the same classroom rules and guidelines as our schools

I will sign my child up for outdoor classes

I won't be signing my child up for any classes until the pandemic is over, OR when a vaccine is available, OR when there is a proven antibody test

Please give us lots of Zoom or Virtual Class options

Additional comments, concerns or suggestions you want to share:

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* 4. New General Class Ideas: Which classes would you register your child for? (Select all that apply)

Young Chef's (at the Corte Madera Community Center Kitchen)

More Art Classes (specify below)

Carpentry for Kids- only ten per class

Volunteer Opportunities (middle schoolers)

Archery- 7 classes for $325

Learn Swordplay- Get all that energy out in a fun & safe way, where sportsmanship & skill are key

Slime! Slime! Slime!- learn some science as you mix it up!

Capoeira– Flips, kicks, acrobatic Brazilian Martial Arts done to music & rhythm

Guitar (instrument will be at the class)

Ukulele (instrument will be at the class)

Skateboarding at Corte Madera Town Park

Theater Classes - Learn & laugh with, Stanislavski, Shakespeare, M. Chekov etc

Theater production - Work on creating & performing a non-musical production

Film Making

ADD Skills Group for Kids– learn that you’re great and what to do to adapt. You have strengths they don't.

Holiday Caroling- Learn and practice the traditional Songs of the Season

Crazy Concoctions

Maker Class- "Art for Maniacs" visual art, stage craft, musical creations, and more

Sewing

Dungeons and Dragons- learn how to create a character and play

Jewelry Making

Pokémon League- learn the strategic card game (cards included)

Traditional Kungfu- Learn all the Animal Power Moves to develop Wisdom & Skill

How to have a Pet (fish to dog)

Cheerleading

Anime Drawing Class

Gymnastics

Dining, Dancing & Etiquette (Cotillion-like): dining manners, dance instruction, & social etiquette for "playdates". Ending with a "proper" dinner & dance.

Babysitting Certificate grades 5+

Self Defense Class for Girls 7th grade and up

Life Skills Class- Get Ready for Middle School. How to emotionally and socially prepare. What to do if things go wrong

Life Skills Class- Help me! I can’t run the mile– help for those who are tired of failing that gym test

Life Skills Class- For Middle School- How to deal with Friendships/ Build Self Worth

Life Skills Class- Be an Entrepreneur – How to make money and market yourself (from babysitting to toy selling).

My family is not interested in any of these options

Other ideas (please list/describe)

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* 5. Dance Classes: Which class(es) would you register your child for? Select all that apply) Dance classes will take place in our new Dance Studio located next to the Community Center.

Hip Hop & Break Dancing Moves w/ Just Dance Academy.

Hip Hop w/ Just Dance Academy

Beginning Ballet w/ Just Dance Academy

Ballet 2 w/ Just Dance Academy

Jazz Dance w/ Just Dance Academy

Contemporary and Lyrical w/ Just Dance Academy

Daddy Daughter Dance Classes & Performance: a 4 class series with a performance at the Just Dance Academy Spring Recital. Just in time for Mother's Day!

Tap dance w/ Carol Butler

Flamenco

Capoeira– Flips, kicks, acrobatic Brazilian Martial Arts done to music & rhythm. Many consider this a dance & martial arts class.

My family is not interested in Dance Class options

Note: Just Dance Academy offers a friendly place to learn and develop a passion for dance. Recitals on stage with costumes follow every session. Options for competitive or intensive dance training are available later if a child so chooses. This company has a 20 yr outstanding reputation in Marin. https://justdance.biz/
OTHER SUGGESTIONS:

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* 6. STEM or Science Classes Which classes would you register your child for? (Select all that apply)

Amazing Science- Advanced Science Concepts made fun & doable

Maker Class- Mixed Arts, Creativity, etc

Playwell Technologies- Lego Engineering

Tinker Tech / Be a Maker, Coder, Inventor

Techsplosion- Video Game Design, Command-Line Coding with Minecraft, Create YouTube Videos of your Projects, Stop Motion

My family is not interested in STEM or Science classes

Is there another company or type of you would like offered? Please specify:

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* 7. Teacher Work Day Options: full day or half day experiences. We realize that it can be difficult for parents when schools schedule full or half days off. If our Department provided program options on those days, select all options that would interest you

I’m interested in full day options on Teacher Work Days (see my choices below)

I’m interested in half day options on Early Release Days (see my choices below)

Water Sports Lessons- Kayak, Paddleboard, and more by the pros in calm safe waters

Day Trips to Skating Rinks, Scandia, Laser tag - get a charter bus and GO!

Maker Day: Mixed media, Be Creative, Build forts, Instruments, etc

Techsplosion- Command-Line Coding with Minecraft, Create YouTube Videos of your Projects, Video Game Design, Stop Motion

Day trip to Berkeley Adventure Playground- learn to use a hammer, zipline, and paint everything & anything

Coyote Camp- active outdoor education combining nature, science, imagination and more at our park

Day Trips via charter bus to outdoor educational areas like Slide Ranch, Pt Reyes National Seashore, etc., led by Coyote Camp staff

Amazing Science- Science, homework-time, art, outdoor playtime and more

STEM- one of our local companies creating a program based on interest

Learn Sewing and work on a project

Martial Arts- Try an introduction to Capoeira or KungFu with outdoor game times included

Learn Swordplay- Get all that energy out in a fun & safe way, where sportsmanship & skill are key

Learn how to Fish

I'm not interested in any options

Other ideas or comments:

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* 8. Family Events: Would your Family be interested in going to any of these early Friday or Saturday evening events? (Select all that apply)

Family Camping in the Park following a Movie in the Park

Family Dance Night with a DJ or live band

Smores and More Night- make smores on the patio and partake in family activities (join a sing-a-long with actors from the pirate festival or singers from the Balclutha at the Maritime History Museum in SF, etc)

Board Games Night at the Community Center by Gamescape - the local game store brings staff and games; Learn the latest games & enjoy old favorites.

Active Game Night at the Park– sack races, relays, kickball, cooperative games, wiffleball, basketball, food trucks, etc.

Karaoke Night and Improv Games at the Community Center

Dia de Los Muertos Night– music, dance, and make an alter for a loved one (or pet) who has passed

Multi-Cultural Celebrations: Theme events like Dia de Los Muertos, Carnival & Mardi Gras, Viking, Greek, or celebrations from India, China, Spain, etc.

Other ideas or comments:

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* 9. More Parent/Child Specialty Events: Currently the department's Daddy/Daughter and Mother/Son events sell out. Would you like more Parent/Child events? (Select all that apply)

Keep these new Parent/Child events strictly mother/son or daddy/daughter

I would like more options where both parents and child(ren) can attend all together. Example: Family Dance Night w/DJ or live band

Daddy Daughter Dance Classes: a 4 class series with a performance at the Just Dance Academy Spring Recital. Costumes included! (this would be a Saturday Class)

Family Martial Arts Class- Ex: Capoeira, where you can learn kicks, cartwheels, and various acrobatic moves together

Dining, Dancing & Etiquette (Cotillion-like): Children learn dining manners, dances, and etiquette for "playdates" and various social situations. The final class would be a dinner & dance including your child's adult date (mom, dad or other favorite person)

Learn How to Fish Together

We are not interested in additional Parent/Child events

What additional programming and events would interest your family?

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* 10. Party Packages: 2-hour events for up to 10 kids. Package includes a room rental and a 1-hour activity lead by experienced instructors. If you want a longer party, the park and playground are nearby. Cost would range from $250 - $420. Rates could be adjusted to include longer parties and more participants. (Select all that apply)

Minecraft Party

Amazing Science Party- Robots, Rockets, Catapults, Bubble, Concoctions & Potions, etc

Art Project Party- Countless possibilities from drawing to ceramics (choice w/ instructor prior to party)

Jewelry Party

Coyote Camp- Active Outdoor Education and more

Multi Sports Party

STEM Party

Dungeon & Dragons

Sewing Party

We are not interested in Party Packages

(Survey for 3rd - 8th Grade. Complete one survey per child)HELP US CHOOSE! Pick New Classes for the Corte Madera Parks & Recreation Department to offer.

What classes do you want us to offer your student?

Question Title

* 1. What grade is your child in?

Question Title

* 2. What school will your child attend in the Fall 2020?

Question Title

* 3. COVID-19 Question: During the the pandemic, what qualifiers will you use to determine if you will register your child for classes? (Select all that apply) Answer all OTHER questions as if the pandemic has ended.

Question Title

* 4. New General Class Ideas: Which classes would you register your child for? (Select all that apply)

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* 5. Dance Classes: Which class(es) would you register your child for? Select all that apply) Dance classes will take place in our new Dance Studio located next to the Community Center.

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* 6. STEM or Science Classes Which classes would you register your child for? (Select all that apply)

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* 7. Teacher Work Day Options: full day or half day experiences. We realize that it can be difficult for parents when schools schedule full or half days off. If our Department provided program options on those days, select all options that would interest you

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* 8. Family Events: Would your Family be interested in going to any of these early Friday or Saturday evening events? (Select all that apply)

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* 9. More Parent/Child Specialty Events: Currently the department's Daddy/Daughter and Mother/Son events sell out. Would you like more Parent/Child events? (Select all that apply)

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(Survey for 3rd - 8th Grade. Complete one survey per child)
HELP US CHOOSE! Pick New Classes for the Corte Madera Parks & Recreation Department to offer.