Pools & Schools
We came for the schools and then found out about the pools! Pool culture is very important…many families are members of local (and seasonal) outdoor pools as they satisfy the need to get the kids involved in physical activity, create opportunity for bonding and social interaction and flat out enjoy the sun. Take a peek at what you can expect from ‘pools and schools’ in Lamorinda.
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SCHOOLS
Lamorinda Education Foundations
Each of the three cities within Lamorinda has an education foundation to bridge the gap between state funding and the district budget needed to run the excellent programs within the Lamorinda schools. Read More... College Counselor Options Applying for college is a huge task, often requiring support for the high school senior. Each of the three public high schools in Lamorinda have an on site College Counselor. Read More... High School Intra-District Transfers Each school district in Lamorinda is made up of elementary schools and a middle school. The three high schools in Lamorinda, Acalanes in Lafayette, Campolindo in Moraga and Miramonte in Orinda. Read More... After School Care Many Lamorinda families look for childcare after school for their children. With children in many directions after school, it’s often a necessity for working parents to sustain care and/or a driver for their child until they are sixteen. Read More... Wellness Counselors Hired At High Schools Acalanes High School District consists of four high schools, three of which are located in Lamorinda: Acalanes in Lafayette, Campolindo in Moraga and Miramonte in Orinda. Read More... Lamorinda: From Tiger to Eagle-All About Boy Scouts Many Lamorinda youth are active in Boy Scouts of America. Becoming a Boy Scout often begins as early as first grade with Cub Scouts. A Cub Scout ‘bridges’ to become a Boy Scout in the middle of fifth grade. Read More... Kinder Registration Ah, your baby years are past...your toddler years are past. The legs are getting longer, they’re leaner and taller...they ask a million questions and blow you away with some of their comments. It’s time for Kinder. Read More... Music For Our Children I moved to Lafayette in 1996 from Maxwell Park in Oakland. Our son was about to enter kindergarten and we wanted great schools for him. A large part of how we chose our new community had to do with the schools, but more specifically, music in the schools. Read More... Learning Spaces and Creative Spaces With all the sports and fun activities going on in Lamorinda, it can be easy to forget it’s not all summertime and weekends. Eventually, the kids will have to go to school. The elementary years are a time for growth, while middle school can be a training ground with a focus on creating study and organizational habits that will carry them through their future academic life. Read More... |
POOLS
Diving into the Lamorinda Pool Scene
Lamorinda has many local clubs that offer swimming pools, social events, food and/or barbecue facilities and other amenities. With the exception of the local country clubs and the athletic club, most neighborhood swim or swim/tennis clubs are open from May until October, whereas the aforementioned are open year round. Read More... Swim Team Culture & Responsibilities If your child will be joining a swim team for the first time, there are some things you should know, as being a swimmer (and a parent) on a recreational team is a sport like no other! Lamorinda is well known for having a swim team culture and many of Lamorinda’s youth participate in swim team at one point or another as it’s a great summer activity full of exercise, time outdoors, learning new skills and creating lasting friendships. Read More... From A Swimmer's Perspective Hi! I’m Caitlin. From age 4 to age 17, I spent my Bay Area summers barefoot and slathered in sunscreen in and around local pools. There is so much more to swim team than just swimming — let me tell you why it is SO worth it. Swim team was a family sport. There are daily practices and twice weekly meets. The practices are usually after school for the spring season and early in the morning in the summer. Read More... |