CLASSES
The Junior Center offers a variety of classes for children and teens ages 3 through 17 during the day, after school, Saturdays, and in the Summer. See information below for links to brochures and registration forms.

After School Art & Science Program
Wednesdays and Fridays
4:00 – 6:00pm

Two session of after school classes take place during the school year. The Fall Session begins in early October and the Spring Session begins in early February. Session run 8 to 14 weeks, meet once a week from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, and conclude with an art show and reception to celebrate the young artist’s work.

Click here for Spring 2010 After School Art and Science Schedule.

Summer Art and Science Camp
Mondays – Thursdays
Full or Half Day
Extended Care Available

Six sessions of summer classes take place between June and August each year. Students may select from one and two week sessions. Experienced educators present courses appropriate for the beginning or continuing student.

Click here for a 2010 Summer Art and Science Camp Brochure.

Click here for 2010 Summer Camp Course Descriptions.

Scholarships
A limited number of partial, need-based scholarships are available for after school and summer class participants. Scholarship applicants must complete all the required forms by the publicized deadlines. Scholarship deadlines are well in advance of the start of each session. Please contact the Junior Center staff at 510.839.5777 for more information and to request the required forms.

Sample Course Descriptions
The following course descriptions highlight the Junior Center's core curriculum for the after school and summer programs. Additional courses may be added each session and will be described in the brochures specific to that session.

• Animals, Art and Science
• Art for Kids
• Carpentry for Kids
• Cartooning for Kids
• Cartooning for Teens
• Teen Art Program
• Jewelry/Metal Arts for Teens
• Rockets and Robots

You Are Invited
Students and parents are encourage to "drop-by" the Junior Center to observe a class in progress. Please contact the Junior Center staff at 510.839.5777 to inquire about the next opportunity for a visit.

How To Register
To request that a schedule and registration form be mailed or faxed to you, please contact the Junior Center staff at 510.839.5777.

The Little Leapers Program
Parent/Child Preschool Workshops
Thursday Mornings or Afternoons
at Carmen Flores Recreation Center in Oakland

This FREE program offers parent/child classes for children ages 3 to 5 and their adult caregivers. The program has been designed to help young participants prepare to successfully enter school. The program lessons build skills and experiences in visual arts, science, music, and movement. Each young participant will develop comfort with classroom routines and group activities while building skills so important in early development. Adult participation is required. Spaces are limited. Contact the JCAS staff at 510.839.5777 or gt-jrcenter@sbcglobal.net for more information.

The Little Leapers Program has been made possible by a generous grant from The East Bay Community Foundation.

Click here for a current Carmen Flores Recreation Center site flyer (English).
Click here for a current Carmen Flores Recreation Center site flyer (Spanish).

Drop-in Activities
During regular business hours.

Drop-in activities have been designed for children ages 2 through 10 years. Adult supervision is required at all times.

Click here for a current flyer of drop-in activities.