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2021 Summer Experience

COOKING EXPERIENCE

C4HA PhotoFun With Baking Basics

Class ID: 00067183
(Ages 13 - 17)

With guidance of Chef Scott Marsh workshop attendees will learn the fundamental techniques of baking. Students will also learn how to make cookies, cakes, frostings, pastry creams, and breads. This will also be the perfect forum for students to learn how to work in groups and learn time management.

DATES TIME DAYS COST Registration
July 07 - August 09 2:00pm - 4:00pm Mondays & Wednesdays $100 - $110 Enroll

 

MUSIC EXPERIENCE

C4HA PhotoBeat Making

Class ID: 00067181
(Ages 13 - 17)

Reason & Logic Pro X are integrated music production software with massive collections of sounds and digital instruments included. In this class, you will learn how to make and produce songs and beats using synthesizers, samplers, and drum machines. This is a hands-on class that will show you the basic fundamentals of creating your own music. Basic piano chords and studio etiquette will also be emphasized.

DATES TIME DAYS COST Registration
July 07 - August 09 12:00pm - 2:00pm Mondays & Wednesdays $100 - $110 Enroll


MEDIA EXPERIENCE

Camera PhotoVideo for Social Media

Class ID: 00067184
(Ages 13 - 17)

Have you always wanted to be behind the camera? Do you have a story to tell or a music video you want to make? This program will introduce participants to video equipment and techniques that will support producing video projects. You will complete a series of exercises and individual projects that will give you a foundation for personal expression through digital media. Upon completion, participants will be able to demonstrate a variety of production skills and techniques including: camera basics, lighting skills, sound recording, storyboarding and editing.

DATES TIME DAYS COST Registration
July 06 - August 05 12:00pm - 2:00pm Tuesdays & Thursdays $100 - $110 Enroll

 

 


2021 Adult Experience

GARDENING EXPERIENCE

Gardening PhotoGrandma's Hands

Class ID: 00042402
(Ages 18 & up)

This Summer course will help individuals learn how to interface with existing land/gardens. Working as a team, you will have gain the ability to work the land/gardens under supervised coaching, along with written guidelines. This course will provide hands on experience opportunities to gain skills needed for an entry level gardener/landscaper profession. This course will provide information, educational training on-site instructions; instructions on how to survey the soil, landscape, garden, weeding, planting, replanting, replacing, clip trees/shrubs/bushes whatever is applicable. You will be advised on how to manage, maintain and process foods for your well being towards a healthy lifestyle.

DATES TIME DAYS COST Registration
July 07 - August 04 11:00am - 2:00pm Wednesdays $0 Enroll

 

COOKING EXPERIENCE

C4HA PhotoCooking For Health Academy

Class ID: 00070221
(Ages 18 & up)

This class will be taught online via Zoom. Upon registration login information for the Zoom classes will be emailed to you at least 3 days prior to the first class. You will also be required to pick up supplies for each class on Mondays and Wednesdays prior to each class. 

This is the perfect class to learn basic cooking skills. You will also learn what you need to know to successfully get a Food Handler’s Certificate. Each class covers: nutrition education, basic culinary skills, food safety, and seasonal produce tips. After attending of all classes participants will receive a certificate of completion. 

There will be an additional last class from 3pm to 7pm for those that want to take the online training and exam to earn a Food Handler’s Certificate. The date will be scheduled later. 

This class is sponsored by the Alameda County Nutrition Services.

DATES TIME DAYS COST Registration
September 14 - October 19 5:00pm - 7:00pm Tuesdays $0 Enroll

 

 


 

OTHER WAYS TO REGISTER

via the Oakland Parks and Recreacreation web site (PerfectMind):

Go to the Oakland Parks and Recreation Web Site (put "DACA" in the "Search" box). Pick your classes and follow the web instructions to complete your registration.

by Mail, Fax, or In Person

Download and complete our Activity Registration Form. Then either...

• Mail the completed form and payment to:

Digital Arts and Culinary Academy (DACA)
5818 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94621

• FAX the completed form to DACA at (510) 615-5817 (credit card payments only), or

• Turn in the form in person at DACA between the hours of 12pm and 5pm.

For more information please call (510) 615-5807 or email us at info@dacaoakland.com


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The City of Oakland Parks and Recreation (OPR) Department is fully committed to compliance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please make accommodation requests at least 10 days prior to an event. Direct all inquiries concerning program and disability accommodation to the OPR Inclusive Recreation Coordinator, Erin Burton at (510) 597-5064 or eburton@oaklandnet.com. VRS callers please dial (510) 615-5883.

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