All classes are free, and open to 12-20 year old Carpinteria youth. Pre-registration is required.
Sign-up by emailing your name & class you wish to take at info@carpcares.org

Pre-registration is required for all classes in order to have instructors and supplies available.

 Creative Arts: Art, Dance, Writing Drawing 
Instructor Sara Wilcox, local muralist and artist.
Tme/dates: to be determined.

 Collage and Mixed Media
 Instructors: Geriann & Angela Carty.
Time/date: to be determined

 Beyond Point & Shoot – A Digital Photography Workshop
Instructor: Ted Rhodes, nationally recognized photographer.

For high school students interested in photography who want to push themselves beyond taking quick “point and shoot” snapshots.  Learn from a professional about lighting, lenses, composition, camera settings and an artistic “attitude” that will make you a better photographer.  Each session will be part classroom and part “hands-on” field trip work where we will have fun shooting the Carpinteria Bluffs and other parts of town.
 Tuesdays & Thursday, July 12, 14, 19. 3- 5 pm. Meet  at  3 pm. Multi-Purpose Room, Carp Public Library. 
Check website for required supplies & equipment including a digital camera.

 Create Your Own Webpage
 Tuesday, June 28, 6 pm Carp Library.

 Journaling the Journey
 Instructor: Amy Oroczo, local writer & journalist. 

This class is about writing, drawing, coloring, doodling, scribbling, pasting, gluing, binding, cutting, shaping, deciding, dreaming, thinking, and doing. With a focus on print, participants will create a journal with a theme of their choice (diary, school, future plans, family vacation, pets, life on the soccer field, music, etc.). We also will look at new media journals, such as blogs and Facebook. There will be plenty of examples and a short (promise!) history of famous journals. Participants are welcome to share their work or not to share their work. Privacy will be honored.
 Tuesday and Thursday, July 12, 14. 4-5:30 pm.Multi-Purpose Room, Carp Public Library

 Modern Dance
 Instructor: Charis Haines, professional dancer, Riout Dance Company.

Three levels of classes for advanced students (1 -2:30 pm), intermediate students (some dancing experience) 2:30- 4 pm, and beginning students (no experience) 4- 5 pm.
Tuesday – Saturday July 5 – July 9, Curtis Studio of Dance, 4909 9^th Street, Carpinteria.

Beauty Inside & Out  Download the flyer.
Instructors: Jennifer Jaqua & Kandace Overgaag.

Girls will learn beauty secrets, including Jaqua face masks, hand/foot soaks & scrubs, while exploring the importance of self-respect and confidence.
Monday, June 20, 10 am -1 pm. Carpinteria Women's Club, 1059 Valecito Rd. , Carpinteria. For CMS/CHS girls only.

 How To Get What You Want: Helping Develop Healthy Relationship Skills. Download the flyer.
Instructor: Kandace Overgaag.

This class will explore skills to make communication easier and more satisfying. Discussion of healthy relationship skills include assertiveness, negotiation, and compromise.
Thursday, August 4, 10-11:30 am. Curious Cup Committee Room, 917 Linden Ave., Carp. 

 Mindfulness-Awareness in Everyday Life
 Instructors: Robert Lehmann & Anne Fraser

Students will learn how to be brave and gentle through sitting meditation, contemplation, standing yoga & awakening the senses. Applying these skills, one can discover that "by simply being on the spot, your life can become workable and even wonderful."

Taught by students of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche & Shambhala.
Mondays, July 11,18, 25. 4-5:30 pm Carp Woman's Club, 1059 Vallecito St. Carp.

 Teen Gaming Night. Play your favorite video games or try some new ones.
 Wednesday, July 6,  6-7 pm. Carp Library.

 SAT Prep
 Learn testing tips and strategies.
Tuesday, July 5, 6-7 pm. Carp Library.

 ACT Prep
 Learn testing tips & strategies.  Thursday, July 21, 6-7 pm. Carp Library.

 Ocean Recreational Activities (Pre-registration required) 

 Kayaking and Stand Up Paddling
Instruction in paddling techniques and exploration of nearby reef and kelp beds. Wetsuits and safety equipment provided. Snorkeling gear available at 25% discount @ Beach Store.
Tuesday mornings  9 am- 12 noon. Dates to be finalized

 Sailing.
 Learn basic sailing and boating safety.
Tuesday afternoons 1- 4 pm. Dates to be finalized.

 Night Swims.
Enjoy Friday night swims in the community pool.
June 17, July 15, July 29, Aug. 5, Aug. 12. 8-10 pm.

Intergenerational Ocean Recreation.
Join your child or grandchild and learn kayaking, stand up paddling or sailing. Regular charges for adult.  Call: 566-2417.

This summer program of free classes is provided through a grant of the City of Carpinteria and the services of many professionals donating their time and energy to provide opportunities for Carpinteria youth.  Pick the classes you want to attend and email us with your name, phone, email, classes your would like to pre-register for.