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Instructional Classes -
School Days/Skills for Life

Sign up for these and other classes at your local community center or

at the Stockton Parks and Recreation office, 6 E. Lindsay Street.

Click here to print a registration form to mail to:

Stockton Parks and Recreation

6 E. Lindsay Street

Stockton, CA  95202


Babysitter Complete

For ages 12 and up, including adults, who want to learn more about caring for children. Course includes CPR certification, first aid, dealing with emergencies, sick children, indoor and outdoor safety, basic children development and skills for entertaining young children. Participants also learn how to write a resume' and how to find babysitting jobs! Course certificate and CPR card available upon successful completion. Instruction by Katy Harney from Life First Training.

Start Date Time Location

Saturday and Sunday,

April 12-13

9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Seifert Center
Fee    

$75 for two-day workshop; bring a lunch.

For information about this class, contact Seifert Center or call (209) 937-7350

Beginning Guitar

For kids ages 8-15, no experience necessary. Learn the basics of playing guitar in this fun and easy five-class series. Homework will be assigned to help each student become a proficient guitar player. Must bring a guitar and pick, tuner is optional.

Start Date Time Location

Wednesday, April 2

5:30-6:15 p.m. McNair HS Center
Fee    

$30 for five weekly classes; $7 materials fee at first class.

For information about this class, contact Seifert Center or call (209) 937-7350

Children's Safety Class (for kids)

This safety course is designed for children ages 4-11. Children learn about several areas of safety, inclduing 9-1-1 and the emergency system, fire safety, indoor and outdoor safety, and abduction and abuse prevention. Course content is age-appropriate and kid-friendly. Children will have fun while learning valuable safety lessons. The program was designed with the help of early childhood education professionals, pediatric healthcare professionals, and other child advocates. Parents are welcome to stay at class.

Start Date Time Location

Tuesday, May 6

6-7 p.m. Seifert Center
Fee    

$35 for four weekly classes.

For information about this class, contact Seifert Center or call (209) 937-7350
 

Tutoring from Learning Game Tutors
Math, reading and writing skills improve through this individualized study program. Students enroll in a 40-hour program to improve learning. Call Erin at Learning Game (329-1266) to schedule evaluation.

Start Date Time Location
Tuesday, February 1 4, 5 or 6 p.m. Quail Lakes Baptist Church

Tuesday, February 26

4, 5 or 6 p.m. Quail Lakes Baptist Church
Tuesday, April 1 4, 5 or 6 p.m. Quail Lakes Baptist Church
Tuesday, April 22 4, 5 or 6 p.m. Quail Lakes Baptist Church
Tuesday, May 13 4, 5 or 6 p.m. Quail Lakes Baptist Church
Tuesday, June 3* 4, 5 or 6 p.m. Quail Lakes Baptist Church
Tuesday, July 8* 4, 5 or 6 p.m. Quail Lakes Baptist Church
Fee    

$93 for six sessions (payments due on dates listed above)

*$124 for eight sessions (sessions starting 6/3 and 7/8 only)

Small group classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays.

For information about this class, contact Seifert Center or call (209) 937-7350

Education To Go: Online Classes

These online courses are fun and highly interactive. Plus, if you have Internet access, you don't have to leave home to attend! Discover opportunities to interact not only with your instructor, but also with your fellow students – each of whom shares a common interest in the course subject matter.

Every course we offer has been carefully engineered to provide you with quick and easy access to all your course materials – no matter what type of computer you use or how slow your Internet connection is.

Most courses are eight weeks long. Courses include multiple quizzes, assignments, exams, demonstrations, and exercises, giving you the hands-on, practical experience you’ll need. Classes begin on the third Wednesday of each month.

For a listing of all courses and their requirements
go to: www.ed2go.com/stockton or call 937-7358.

Software and Internet courses include, but are not limited to
  • Introduction to the Internet
  • Photoshop
  • Excel
  • Access
  • Word
  • Powerpoint
  • Quickbooks
  • Certification
  • Prep courses including A+ and MSCE, CCNA
Writing courses:
  • Fundamentals
  • Screen writing
  • Poetry
  • Grant writing
  • Travel
Personal Enrichment courses:
  • Photography
  • Spanish
  • Speed Reading
  • Online Investing
  • Resume Writing
  • Genealogy
  • Leadership
How to Register
  1. Go to www.ed2go.com/stockton
  2. Select the course(s) you would like to take.
  3. Register online using your credit card, or fill out the registration form and mail or bring with payment to the Parks and Recreation Office, 6 E. Lindsay Street, Stockton 95202, then go to your online orientation and class.

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