Classes at Del Mar

GUITAR & BASS LESSONS
Instructor: Max Abrahams
Grades: 4 - 8

Begin learning, or expanding your knowledge of guitar or bass. A Tiburon native, Max Abrahams is an experienced music instructor who has worked with students of all levels and ages. Each student has different needs, so each lesson will be individually tailored to cover the musical interests of each particular student. Learn how to how to play your favorite songs, read music, learn music theory, and have fun playing music. For additional information and questions contact Max at 533-4622 or visit www.maxabrahams.com.

Payment for music classes will be made on an ongoing basis, on the 1st of each month. In order to properly accommodate the music instructors, one month advance notice is necessary to cancel music lessons.

Location: Del Mar School, PE classroom
Fee: $35 per half hour lesson
Ongoing Thursdays
Lessons offered 3:00-5:00pm
(no lessons on school holidays)

NEW! SEWING - CANCELLED!
Instructor: Halleh Besharati

This sewing class starts with the basics and progressively teaches students new sewing skills. This class introduces a new project every week. The students learn the no pattern techniques. They will create an embroidered tote bag, pillows, placemat, back pack, an apron, Sport shirt, and accessories. We provide all the equipment, tools and instructions for your projects as well as the embellishments, fabric and
notions needed according to the project requirements. No experience necessary.

Location: Del Mar School, Room TBA
Fee: $263/8 weeks

FOCUS ON YOUR WORLD - PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
Instructors: Trudi Unger

Focus on your world with this extracurricular photography class that emphasizes using the camera for creative enrichment, development of personal vision, and self-discovery.

Taught by professional photographer and university instructor Trudi Unger (trudiunger.com), students learn how to bring their individuality and unique perspective to their immediate world. Through photo exercises, and assignments students will photograph their everyday activities. Students will keep a written and photographic journal, and write about their experiences photographing, and focusing on their immediate world. At class end they will have a finished photo book/journal to cherish for years to come.

THIS COURSE IS GOOD FOR: Students with little or no formal photography training. While participants must have a working knowledge of their camera or smart phone, the creative process is emphasized over the mechanics of its use.

Testimonials from former students:
“I really liked getting input from other people in the class, and the critiques really helped me change my vision in photography”
“What I gained the most from this class was the experience of photographing something unexpected in a normal, familiar place…”

Supply list for the class is as follows: digital camera or smart phone, at least 2 GB memory card, a spiral bound notebook or journal of choice (can be lined or unlined).

Location: Del Mar School, Room TBA
Fee: $158/5 weeks

Classes Off Campus

BABYSITTING CLASS
Instructor: CPR ETC.
Ages: 11 - 15

Become a certified babysitter! This four hour course is designed for pre-teens and teens interested in learning how to care for younger children. You will learn how to administer first aid, diapering and feeding techniques, handling bedtime issues, interviewing for a babysitting job, choosing safe, age appropriate toys/games and much more. Each participant will receive a certificate of course completion.

Location: Belvedere Community Center
Fee: $70/1 class 

NEW! CPR Class
Instructor: CPR ETC.
Ages: 13+

This 3 hour American Safety and Health Institute course includes adult, child and infant CPR, plus choke-saving. A certificate of completion will be provided to all students upon completion of the class. CPR cards provided following admin processing. Pre-registration required. This class is not sufficient for health care professionals or continuing ed credits. Ages 13 +.

Location: Tiburon Community Room, Tiburon Town Hall
Fee: $50/1 class

NEW! First Aid Class
Instructor: CPR ETC.
Ages: 13+

This 3 hour American Safety and Health Institute course includes good Samaritan information, emergency response, bleeding emergencies, burn care, strains and sprains, medical emergencies and much more. A certificate of completion will be provided to all students upon completion of the class. First Aid cards provided. Ages 13 +

Location: Tiburon Community Room, Tiburon Town Hall
Fee: $50/1 class

Other Activities for Teens

Teenworks - Community Service Team

For information see the TeenWorks page.

Middle School Lunchtime Activities

In partnership with Del Mar Middle School, Belvedere-Tiburon Recreation will provide recreation activities during lunchtime throughout the school year. The goal of this partnership is to facilitate productive time during the student’s lunch break. Some of the activities offered include basketball, bingo, board games, tournaments and much more!

6th Grade Cotillion

For information see the Cotillion page.

Friday Night Zone

For information see the THE ZONE page.