Bay Farm Classes

Have fun and be inspired with this adventure in Clay Sculpting! Art can truly provide an outlet for self expression and discovery. In fact, it is well known that an artistic activity like painting can inspire creativity, problem solving and focus into other spheres of life. Early exposure to arts can develop into a lifelong pursuit of joy and well-being. In this new series of classes, Mandar, an award winning artist based in Alameda, will teach some basic skills of clay sculpting using his hands-on approach and one-on-one instruction. He begins all his classes with live demos. He encourages individuality and inspired action. The class will delve into many exciting subjects including simple shapes, fish, animals, birds, superheroes and masks, according to the student's interests. See Mandar’s art and testimonials at www.mandarfineart.com

This post-beginner/intermediate level class is for those with a solid grasp of chess fundamentals. Potential students are expected to already know: chessboard terminology and square identification; how the various pieces move and capture, plus their relative values; pawn promotion; the very crucial concepts of check, checkmate, and stalemate; the special move of castling; opening goals and principles; basic endgame checkmates using major pieces; and last, but not least, good chess etiquette. Potential students unfamiliar with more than a couple of these basic topics would probably be better off enrolling in the AEF/ACC novice/beginner level class, 'Learn How to Play Chess'.

AEF/ACC afterschool chess classes are divided (roughly in half) timewise between instruction and supervised play. Instruction will focus on learning tactics and strategy through the explanation of games and positions from historical players and events, and/or current top-level competitions. The instructor will organize and run an unofficial tournament during the last 4-5 weeks of this level course, with labeled medals as awards for all participants upon completion.

All enrolled students earn and accumulate points towards ACC's Royalty Loyalty Program (RLP) rewards by participating in the instruction half of class and playing with good chess etiquette afterwards. RLP rewards consist of chess-related items, including chess puzzle books and equipment.

With its nearly 1500 years of history, chess is arguably the greatest and most popular board game of all time. Numerous studies have suggested that learning & playing chess at an early age can yield various benefits regarding cognitive skills. Confidence, decision-making, and sportsmanship are other areas of potential improvement. The benefits and enjoyment of chess can last a lifetime!

This novice/beginner level class is for those completely new to the game of chess, and those who may have been introduced at home or elsewhere, but don't have a solid grasp of the fundamentals. This course may even be beneficial for younger students with previous class experience, but who have not fully learned the basics yet. Topics to be covered include: chessboard terminology and square identification; how the various pieces move and capture, plus their relative values; pawn promotion; the very crucial concepts of check, checkmate, and stalemate; the special move of castling; opening goals and principles; basic endgame checkmates using major pieces; and last, but not least, good chess etiquette. Potential students that have a solid foundation and know most, if not all, of the topics listed above, should enroll in the AEF/ACC post-beginner/intermediate level chess class, 'Chess: Beyond the Basics' instead.

AEF/ACC afterschool chess classes are divided (roughly in half) timewise between instruction and supervised play. All enrolled students earn and accumulate points towards ACC's Royalty Loyalty Program (RLP) rewards by participating in the instruction half of class and playing with good chess etiquette afterwards. RLP rewards consist of chess-related items, including chess puzzle books and equipment.

With its nearly 1500 years of history, chess is arguably the greatest and most popular board game of all time. Numerous studies have suggested that learning & playing chess at an early age can yield various benefits regarding cognitive skills. Confidence, decision-making, and sportsmanship are other areas of potential improvement. The benefits and enjoyment of chess can last a lifetime!

Fun-filled days await our students as we explore ocean life as they learn to draw and color with pastels. We will create detailed, pastel compositions on each day, focusing on a different ocean-themed subject. We will draw eye-catching sea stars along the shoreline and a pair of vibrant clown fish. We will illustrate a sea turtle with bold patterns, a blue crab and a wondrous scene of jellyfish. Our instruction will bring remarkable results, and you will want to head to the frame shop with your child’s finished pastel pieces. These pastel drawings will reward students with a great sense of pride and accomplishment. Enroll today!

This class is an introduction to Pickleball which is a great activity the whole family can do together - Its slogan is often 'A Game For All'. It’s easy to learn, has a great name and is often used as a gateway to playing tennis. Pickleball is played on a badminton-size court with ping pong-type rectangular racquets, a wiffle-type ball, and tennis-like rules. It can be played as a singles game (with two players) or a doubles game (with four players). The students will learn the basics of playing Pickleball.

If your child enjoys drawing and painting, this is the class for him/her! Following step-by-step drawing directions, your child will create a new piece of art each week. We will experiment with a variety of media throughout the course, including watercolors, acrylic paint. oil pastels, chalk, markers, and colored pencils. Your child will be part of a fun, encouraging environment, and will have the joy and satisfaction of completing exciting projects.

Learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game from our certified Pokémon Professors! The program has an emphasis on math, reading, strategic thinking, and sportsmanship.

Students discover an excitement for engineering as they design, prototype, and test solutions to real-world challenges with LEGO bricks — building grittiness and problem-solving skills along the way. Each semester features brand-new, progressively challenging levels of a distinct engineering problem. We share class learnings and photos of each student’s creations with families after each class.

In this fun class, your child will learn how to create different types of jewelry. We will begin with Necklaces, Bracelets, and Earrings made with beads and wire. They will learn how to make Finger Crochet Necklaces and Bracelets. We will also explore making Crochet Wire jewelry.

Bring the world of Super Mario to life with Brick Tech as we build LEGO® projects inspired by the video games. Participants in this camp will learn about the real-world STEM concepts involved in games such as Mario Kart, Mario Party, and Mario Odyssey. Get ready to power up and help Mario to save the day in this video game themed class.

Have fun and let creativity flow with this adventure in color class! Art can truly provide an outlet for self expression and discovery. In fact, it is well known that an artistic activity like painting can inspire creativity, problem solving and focus into other spheres of life. Early exposure to arts can develop into a lifelong pursuit of joy and well-being. In this series of classes, Mandar, an award winning artist based in Alameda, will provide an immersion in the key fundamentals of soft pastels painting. He will do demos with his own easel set up in every class. He will encourage individuality and inspired action. The class will paint many exciting subjects in an impressionist style. The students will walk out with a finished painting after every class. See Mandar’s art and testimonials at www.mandarfineart.com

Bugs, and slimeys, and crawlies, oh my! Join Bricks 4 Kidz as we learn the secret world of all things creepy, crawling and fluttery and build robotic LEGO® models of lots of your faves!

This post-beginner/intermediate level class is for those with a solid grasp of chess fundamentals. Potential students are expected to already know: chessboard terminology and square identification; how the various pieces move and capture, plus their relative values; pawn promotion; the very crucial concepts of check, checkmate, and stalemate; the special move of castling; opening goals and principles; basic endgame checkmates using major pieces; and last, but not least, good chess etiquette. Potential students unfamiliar with more than a couple of these basic topics would probably be better off enrolling in the AEF/ACC novice/beginner level class, 'Learn How to Play Chess'.

AEF/ACC afterschool chess classes are divided (roughly in half) timewise between instruction and supervised play. Instruction will focus on learning tactics and strategy through the explanation of games and positions from historical players and events, and/or current top-level competitions. The instructor will organize and run an unofficial tournament during the last 4-5 weeks of this level course, with labeled medals as awards for all participants upon completion.

All enrolled students earn and accumulate points towards ACC's Royalty Loyalty Program (RLP) rewards by participating in the instruction half of class and playing with good chess etiquette afterwards. RLP rewards consist of chess-related items, including chess puzzle books and equipment.

With its nearly 1500 years of history, chess is arguably the greatest and most popular board game of all time. Numerous studies have suggested that learning & playing chess at an early age can yield various benefits regarding cognitive skills. Confidence, decision-making, and sportsmanship are other areas of potential improvement. The benefits and enjoyment of chess can last a lifetime!

This novice/beginner level class is for those completely new to the game of chess, and those who may have been introduced at home or elsewhere, but don't have a solid grasp of the fundamentals. This course may even be beneficial for younger students with previous class experience, but who have not fully learned the basics yet. Topics to be covered include: chessboard terminology and square identification; how the various pieces move and capture, plus their relative values; pawn promotion; the very crucial concepts of check, checkmate, and stalemate; the special move of castling; opening goals and principles; basic endgame checkmates using major pieces; and last, but not least, good chess etiquette. Potential students that have a solid foundation and know most, if not all, of the topics listed above, should enroll in the AEF/ACC post-beginner/intermediate level chess class, 'Chess: Beyond the Basics' instead.

AEF/ACC afterschool chess classes are divided (roughly in half) timewise between instruction and supervised play. All enrolled students earn and accumulate points towards ACC's Royalty Loyalty Program (RLP) rewards by participating in the instruction half of class and playing with good chess etiquette afterwards. RLP rewards consist of chess-related items, including chess puzzle books and equipment.

With its nearly 1500 years of history, chess is arguably the greatest and most popular board game of all time. Numerous studies have suggested that learning & playing chess at an early age can yield various benefits regarding cognitive skills. Confidence, decision-making, and sportsmanship are other areas of potential improvement. The benefits and enjoyment of chess can last a lifetime!

Does your child love football? Flag Football and Fun will teach your child all about this exciting non-contact sport. Join us to learn the fundamentals of passing, catching, offensive and defensive strategy, teamwork and sportsmanship. Develop your skills in a fun environment!

Experience the joy of cooking while following kid friendly recipes. Students will be introduced to culinary skills such as measuring and cutting using kid-safe tools and will make their own recipe book of savory and sweet dishes.

What connects Alameda to Australia, Antarctica and Alaska? Where did life begin, and where does the largest animal ever to live on earth still live? What is huger than you can imagine, but needs your protection? The ocean is all that and more. Guided by a real oceanographer, we will explore the ocean with stories, art and a lot of hands-on science.

Cynthia Cudaback PhD (a.k.a. Dr C) is an Oakland native and UC Berkeley graduate with a deep love for the ocean environment. She has piloted large research vessels across the Pacific Ocean and studied estuarine and coastal areas from Washington State to North Carolina. She has taught students from ages four through 104 about the ocean and its wonderful inhabitants."

Have you ever wondered...
• How Alexa can understand and respond to you?
• How enemies in video games can work together to try and beat the player?
• Or how Google can guess what you are searching for before you finish typing?

In this course, students learn introductory concepts of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. Kids will use concepts (including augmented reality, simulated learning and functions, and AI behaviors) to create fast-paced interactive games such as Fruit Ninja, Chatbots, and AI Pets!