Educational Resource Center of Santa Cruz
Educational Resource Center of Santa Cruz
224 Walnut Ave., Suite C, Santa Cruz, CA
Telephone: 831-818-8178
Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

We offer a variety of classes for children, parents, and teachers. We also host classes from other organizations. Please see our class policies for complete details.

Children's Classes

We are pleased to offer a variety of enrichment classes in math, science, history, language, and the arts. The following classes are taught by Heddi Craft, an experienced teacher and parent of three. She has been teaching classes for children for over 15 years. The title of each class is linked to a more detailed description and enrollment information. All children's classes are taught at the Educational Resoruce Center (224 Walnut Ave., Santa Cruz) and require preregistration and a deposit.

Educational Resource Center Classes

Preschool Enrichment (ages 4-5):

After School Enrichment (ages 6-12):

Homeschool Enrichment (ages 5-12):

Location: 224C Walnut Ave., Santa Cruz
Registration Due: one week prior to first class (minimum of four students)
Call: 831-818-8178
Email: info@edcentersantacruz.com
Deposit and Payment: $20 due upon enrollment, balance due at first class (10% discount for ERC members)

Preschool Enrichment :

Story Stretchers Book Club: ABCs and 123s

4 classes: February 26th to March 19th
Fridays, 10-10:45am
Cost: $50 plus $20 book fee
Ages: 4-5 years

In this unique class, we will read a different picture book each week related to our theme and then expand on the book through art, music, and early literacy activities. At the end of each class, children will take home their own paperback copy of the book and a page of additional enrichment activities for their parents.
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Story Stretchers Book Club: Seasons

4 classes: March 9th to March 30th
Tuesdays, 10:15-11am
Cost: $50 plus $20 book fee
Ages: 4-5 years

In this unique class, we will read a different picture book each week related to our theme and then expand on the book through art, music, and early literacy activities. At the end of each class, children will take home their own paperback copy of the book and a page of additional enrichment activities for their parents.
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Payment Options
Child's name and age
Parent's name and phone #
 

Story Stretchers Book Club: Caldecott Honor Books

4 classes: April 16th to May 7th
Fridays, 10:15-11am
Cost: $50 plus $20 book fee
Ages: 4-5 years

In this unique class, we will read a different picture book each week related to our theme and then expand on the book through art, music, and early literacy activities. At the end of each class, children will take home their own paperback copy of the book and a page of additional enrichment activities for their parents.
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Payment Options
Child's name and age
Parent's name and phone #
 

Young Scientists: Magnets and Electricity

6 classes: March 10th to April 14th
Wednesdays, 10-10:45am
Cost: $80
Ages: 4-5 years

Students will explore the properties of magnets and electricity We'll make temporary magnets, experiment with static electricity, build a circuit, and more!
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Payment Options
Child's name and age
Parent's name and phone #
 


After School Enrichment :

Trash Can Math

4 classes: February 26th to March 19th
Fridays, 4-5pm
Cost: $40 (drop in fee of $10 per class)
Ages: 8-12 years

Using cast-off materials and everyday items, students will build and use an abacus, explore fractals, and more! We’ll find out about mathematics while experimenting with our creations.
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Artists Trading Cards

3 classes: April 16th to April 30th
Fridays, 4-5pm
Cost: $40
Ages: 5-12 years

Artist Trading Cards (or ATCs) are miniature works of art about the same size as modern baseball cards. Each child will create a number of unique cards and have the opportunity to trade cards with others at the end of each class. A new media technique will be introduced at each class.
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Payment Options
Child's name and age
Parent's name and phone #
 

Camouflage to Claws: Animal Survival

6 classes: March 15th to April 26th (no class April 5th)
Mondays, 4-5pm
Cost: $80
Ages: 7-12 years

Students will learn about the many ways that animals survive in the wild. They will end the class by creating their own imaginary animal with its own unique survival strategies.

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Payment Options
Child's name and age
Parent's name and phone #
 

Magnet Madness

6 classes: March 10th to April 21st (no class April 7th)
Wednesdays, 4-5pm
Cost: $80
Ages: 7-12 years

In this class, students will map magnetic fields, build compasses, create magnetic motors, and more all through hands-on experimentation!

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Payment Options
Child's name and age
Parent's name and phone #
 


Homeschool Enrichment :

Minimus Latin

12 classes: March 10th to May 26th
Wednesdays, 10-11am
Cost: $160 (includes text)
Ages: 8-12 years

An introduction to the Latin language and Roman history through the adventures of Minimus the mouse.

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Payment Options
Child's name and age
Parent's name and phone #

Camouflage to Claws: Animal Survival

6 classes: March 15th to April 26th (no class April 5th)
Mondays, 2-3pm
Cost: $80
Ages: 7-12 years

Students will learn about the many ways that animals survive in the wild. They will end the class by creating their own imaginary animal with its own unique survival strategies.
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Payment Options
Child's name and age
Parent's name and phone #
 

The Art of Math

4 classes: March 9th to March 30th
Tuesdays, 2-3pm
Cost: $60 (inc. materials)
Ages: 6-9 years

We‘ll explore number patterns, tessellations and more while creating unique art projects that explore mathematical concepts!
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Payment Options
Child's name and age
Parent's name and phone #
 

Artists Trading Cards

3 classes: April 13th to 27th
Tuesdays, 2-3pm
Cost: $40
Ages: 5-12 years

Artist Trading Cards (or ATCs) are miniature works of art about the same size as modern baseball cards. Each child will create a number of unique cards and have the opportunity to trade cards with others at the end of each class. A new media technique will be introduced at each class.
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Payment Options
Child's name and age
Parent's name and phone #
 

 

Parent Workshops

Please pre-register for all workshops. You may pay in advance using the buttons below or call 831-818-8178 to register and pay the day of the class. Workshops with less than four pre-registered participants will be cancelled.

How Reading Happens
Saturday, March 13th, 10-11am
What can you do to help your child become a reader? For parents of pre-readers and beginning readers of all ages. Cost: $5/members, $10/non-members
Payment Options
Name and Phone Number
 
Choosing a School For Your Child
Saturday, March 27th, 10-11am
Is your child ready for kindergarten? How can you decide which school is best among the many options in Santa Cruz? This workshop will help you decide what is best for your child. Cost: $5/members, $10/non-members
Payment Options
Name and Phone Number
 
Homeschooling 101
Wednesday, April 14th, 21st, and 28th, 6:30-8:30pm (6 hours total)
Especially for new homeschoolers, this workshop will give you all the tools you need to get started on your homeschooling journey. We'll cover the legal ways to homeschool, details on a variety of homeschooling styles, discovering your child’s learning style, writing goals for homeschooling, and how to choose appropriate curriculum for homeschooling. Plenty of time will be given to discuss the needs of individual families and participants will leave with a notebook of resources. The three week series would also be appropriate for those wishing to give their homeschooling experience a “tune up.” Cost: $85/members, $95/non-members
Payment Options
Name and Phone Number
 


Parents at support group
The Resource Center has a monthly support group for homeschooling parents.

Monthly Homeschooling Parent Support Group

Meet with other homeschooling parents on the second Monday of the month to discuss joys and challenges in a supportive environment. This free support group takes place on the second Monday of every month from 7-9pm. (No pre-registration required.)

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Educator's Workshops

No Classes At This Time

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Hosted Classes

Finger Babble Infant Sign Language

We are sharing our space with Finger Babble sign language classes for babies 8 months to 2 years. New classes beginning on Tuesday, January 12th from 10-11am. Please contact Laura Peterson for more information or to register..

Class Policies

  • Registration is due one week prior to the first class. All classes and workshops require and enrollment of four students minimum.
  • All children's classes require a $20 deposit when enrolling to be paid one week prior to the start of class. This deposit is refundable prior to the first day of class if you contact the Educational Resource Center. However, we cannot refund your deposit after the first class day has occurred. Deposits will also be refunded if minimum registration is not met.
  • The balance on children's classes and the entire fee for parent workshops is due at the beginning of the first class.
  • If you or your child is too sick to be comfortable in class or might spread a contagious illness, please stay at home.
  • We currently do not offer make-ups for classes. If you must miss a class, please ask us about a coupon for discounted enrollment on future classes.
  • Work scholarships are available. Please contact Heddi Craft for details.
  • Homeschoolers with Ocean Grove Charter School: We are currently not approved as a vendor for Ocean Grove. Please ask your ES for more details.

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For more information or to register:

Phone: 831-818-8178
Email: info@edcentersantacruz.com
Visit: 224 Walnut Ave., Suite C, Santa Cruz, 95060
Wed. through Sat. 11am-4pm


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