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Recreation Classes
Recreation and Sports Classes
Bowling 
Learn the skills required to bowl proficiently. Rental shoes and bowling balls are included at the alley for a small extra fee PER class. Transportation is not provided to or from the alley.
Cycling 
This class introduces basic outdoor cycling skills and conditioning. Also includes basic mechanical repair, how the bike works, and road safety. Required for this class: helmet, bike (road or hybrid), and a desire to ride.

Golf
*Golf Basics Level 1 (Co Ed): In this class the student works on the full swing including putting and chipping. Basic fundamentals, rules, course etiquette, and course management are covered. Some on-course instruction is included. Clubs provided or you may use your own. No experience needed.
*Golf Skills Development (Co Ed) Level 2: This class is designed for the person who has either played golf before or has had previous instruction. Students will work more on the long irons and woods. Instruction is taught at the student level.  Clubs provided or you may use your own. Prerequisites: Level 1 or equivalent skills.                                                                                                                                        *Golf Skills Development for Women- Level 2: This class is designed specifically for women who have either played golf before or had previous instruction. Students will work more on the long irons and woods. Instruction is taught at the student level. Clubs provided or you may use your own. Prerequisites: Level 1 or equivalent skills.                                                               *Golf for Business & Play: Students learn how to use golf as a business tool and get some "professional" play time. Half the time is dedicated to learning the skills required for playing the game while the other half focuses on the business side of golf. Clubs provided or you may use your own. Prerequisites: Level 2 or equivalent skills.  

Location: Riverwalk Golf Course [pdf pdf file]

Horsemanship - English   
Six half-hour lessons are offered in hunter seat equestrian. Program is for beginner through advanced show riders. Program focuses on foxhunt techniques, including jumping for experienced riders. Class consists of six private half-hour hour lessons throughout the semester.Class times are scheduled in advance by the student. Call Katy Boswell at Hidden Fox Farms for more information and to arrange class days and times, (619) 579-9543. www.hiddenfoxfarm.com

Kayak/Canoe Basics    
Learn the basics of canoeing, bay kayaking, ocean kayaking, and basic water rescue skills.  Lessons include basic strokes, safety and rescue designed for use on flat and ocean waters.  The first class includes pool-time rescues; all the remaining classes will include bay or ocean time. 

Leave No Trace, Inc. Certification Course   
5 week course that focuses on the seven principles supported by LNT, Inc. as recommended guidelines for outdoor practice. Course includes one mandatory (cannot pass the course without going) overnight camping trip, usually held 4 weeks into the semester. Fees include books, certification, and camping costs.
Outdoor Challenge Course Facilitator  
Learn the basics of facilitating groups and Challenge course management. This course offers students risk management basics, ACCT policy and procedure behind Challenge Course operation, set-up and take down procedures.  The facilitation skills portion will address presenting in front of groups, learning to convert group goals into activities, conflict awareness, group dynamics and processing skills for becoming a better facilitator.

San Diego Outdoors – Hiking 
What’s better than a beautiful, sunny Saturday morning spent hiking San Diego’s diverse terrain?  Come join us every other Saturday to sample some of the best that San Diego has to offer.  Plans include beautiful Stonewall Peak, which offers breathtaking vistas of the Cuyamaca Mountains.  In addition, places closer to home such as Torrey Pines boast relaxing beach hikes.

Tennis-Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced    
All classes include instruction in the fundamentals- ground strokes, service, volleys, and tactics.