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Summer Programs and Camps

Milpitas

Milpitas has several camps and summer schools within the city limits or quite close by. Fun places for kids to spend a week or more right here in Milpitas. Call before sending in any funds.

Enrichment

Otherwise known a “Summer School,” these programs help children stretch their imaginations.

MUSD Extended Learning Opportunities
The 2023 Summer Academy is a five-week academic summer program for current TK-12th grade students (grade in the Fall of 2022).  In alignment with MUSD’s Strategic Goal. Students invited to summer school will receive a letter and registration information from the District Office.
​Location: Randall Elementary School

Ohlone for Kids Summer Enrichment Program
A fee-based enrichment program, for students entering fourth to ninth grade, offered through Ohlone College in Fremont. This program is designed for students who are academically at or above grade level. Catalog available in March. Registration begins April 1.
43600 Mission Blvd.Fremont, CA 94539

Camps – Indoors and Out

Camps in the woods, or by a lake. Mosquitos, poison oak, swimming, crafts, sleeping bags… or an in-city day camp close to home.

South Bay Area Summer Camps 2023
A huge variety of summer camps are offered in the Bay Area. Click on the categories on this link to find fun and enriching camps for children of all ages and interests. If you’d rather find a camp nearer to your place of work outside of Milpitas, check here.

Bay Badminton Center Summer Camp/Academy Training
A Non-profit Organization Promoting the Sport of Badminton.Now Accepting Registrations for 2023 Badminton Summer Camp! To register, please click on the corresponding registration links according to child’s experience level.
1191 Montague Expy. (Inside Montague Court at Flemings Business Park)
408-942-2888

Bay View Junior Golf Summer Camps – Half & Full Day Options
We offer expert coaching from PGA and U.S Kids Golf certified coaches with an emphasis on learning and fun. We offer camps for beginners, intermediate and advanced golfers and are the only program we are aware of that includes TRACKMAN golf simulators, the best golf tools in the industry, as part of our curriculum.
1500 Country Club Drive
408-262-8813

Bodhi Meditation Center Young Adult Summer Program
Free all day workshops (such as digital painting and photography and video editing), vegetarian lunch, for high school and college folks. Week of July 15-21, 2023 (and future years).
919 Hanson Ct.
650-308-9265

Camp Zone Summer Camp
We’re designing the perfect summer camp for your child, complete with all the fun, enriching activities they love, and the important safety measures you expect. Save the Date: Summer Camp registration opens March 15. Camp activities include sports & games, arts & crafts, science & cooking, songs & skits, field trips and swimming. For more information, call 408-945-9090 or email brenda.alvarez@nlcinc.com or kevin.dy@nlcinc.com.

theCoderSchool
Our camps are held at theCoderSchool Milpitas and are run weekly from 9am-12pm Mon-Fri. Kids bring their own snacks and water bottles and we’ll take care of the rest! Kids code throughout the week then demo their week’s creations on the last day of camp.
1683 N Milpitas Blvd.
408-657-0623

Cricket Store Kids’ Summer Camp
Summer camps for kids in age groups 7-10 amd 11-15, Mondays-Thursdays, morning or afternoon sessions at McCarthy Ranch store. Coaches needed if the camp will run in 2023.
121 Ranch Dr.
510-244-8109

Destination Science – Milpitas
Rescue Robot Mystery Camp, Artemis Moon Mission Camp, and BioBot Roller Coaster Camp.
25 Corning Ave
(800) 854-3684

Horseback Riding Summer Camp
Join our fun-filled, week-long horse camps at beautiful Ed Levin Park. Camps are for children ages 6 and up. Campers will ride a horse for one hour each day. During the rest of the day they will learn about things such as horse grooming and care, history of the horse, horse colors and markings, parts of the horse, how to saddle, and much more. Campers will also play a variety of games and do arts and crafts.
3077 Calaveras Road, Milpitas.
408-726-8453

ICC Summer Camp
Join the ICC Cultural Immersion camps to learn Yoga, Indian arts and crafts, Bollywood dance, theatre, new sports and more.
525 Los Coches St.
408-934-1130

Milpitas Recreation Summer Day Camps
We offer two full-day summer day camps, Camp Golden Arrow (ages 5-6) and Camp Winnemucca (ages 7-12). For Summer 2022, camp will be hosted June 13 August 5.
457 East Calaveras Blvd.
408-586-3210

Most of our local day care and preschool centers also have summer programs, as do some places of worship,  and public and  private schools in the area.

Milpitas Library

Milpitas Library now offering “Library of Things”

By Eric Shapiro, November 10, 2023

The Milpitas Library is now the site of a pilot program launched by The Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) called The Library of Things.

The idea behind The Library of Things is that it offers borrowers a chance to bring home items other than books, such as kitchen equipment, health and wellness aids, and cool stuff for use by children. All SCCLD library card holders can borrow every “Thing” available in the library.

Ask Us: Account Questions, or Ask a Librarian.

The Milpitas Community Library
Where, When Open, Events, and Phone Number

160 N. Main St.

Phone number links work with cell phones.
408-262-1171

Phone Renewal:
(800) 471-0991

TDD for Deaf:
408-364-1528

Hours

Monday – Thursday
10:00AM – 9:00PM
Friday and Saturday
10:00AM – 7:00PM
Sunday
10:00AM – 7:00PM

The daily fine for items returned late will be $0.25. There are no daily fines for children’s materials. Senior Exemption: Persons age 65 or older may request exemptions from fines. Cost of item plus non-refundable processing fee will be assessed for lost items.

The maximum fines before checkout is restricted and raised to $20.00
Items returned on time are free.

About The Milpitas Public Library

Online Events during Covid-19
Check here for events being held by the Milpitas community Library.

Checking Out

Library Card & PIN
Library card applications are available at all County libraries and the Bookmobile. Cards are free to anyone with a valid form of identification showing name and current mailing address.

My SCCLD

  • Find what you want with a better search.
  • Track your borrowing.
  • Rate and review titles you borrow, and share your opinions on them.
  • Get personalized recommendations.

Materials returned on time and in good condition are free!
Fines: Items should always be returned promptly. All adult materials are subject to fines. If children’s items are overdue more than six weeks, a processing fee is charged for each item. Borrowing and renewing privileges are restricted if balance owed is $10 or more. Accounts may be referred to the rebilling service when balance is $50 or more. Individuals sent to Rebilling Agency may not check out until a zero balance is reached. All payments must be cash or check. Loan periods and fines.

Online Library
Enjoy FREE access to eBooks, emagazines, audiobooks, music, streaming video, online research, The New York Times digital subscription, online classes including Lynda.com, Rosetta Stone, and much more! When prompted, log-in with an eCard or Library Card. The app Libby is available for borrowing ebooks and audiobooks from our library and reading on your mobile Apple or Google device.

Directions

Directions to the Library
Near the Calaveras Blvd. overpass, northwest side.

If heading WEST, take the Main St. offramp on the east side of the railroad overpass. Head STRAIGHT through the light, when green, into the Library parking garage.

If heading EAST, take the Carlo Street exit just before the overpass, turn LEFT on N. Main St. At the next light, turn RIGHT into the Library’s parking garage. (You could also continue on Carlo St. and just before it ends, take a left and head straight into the other entrance to the parking garage. You will most likely also use this way to get out of the library.) Map.

Transit Directions: The Community Library is easy to reach by car or by the #66 VTA bus or the #217 AC Transit bus.

Movies – YouTube


Grand Old Tyme at the Milpitas Library

Tour the Milpitas Library with Fast Addy
Fast Addy, resident monkey docent, gives an inside look to the Milpitas Library.

Milpitas Library Olympics 2014
Part of our 2014 Staff Development Day film fest, Milpitas Library performing library Olympics.

Milpitas Library – Sharing Library Stories

Policies

Get a Library Card
You may get a card in person at the library or apply online and later provide documents when you visit. You must provide your date of birth and present a valid form of identification showing your picture, name, and proof of your current address to complete your registration.

Placing Holds
Depending on your personal account preference, you will receive a message by phone, email, or mail when the requested item is available for pick up at your local community library.

Programs

Book Group
Meets the fourth Wednesday of the month from 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. Not held in the summer. For additional information please contact Terye Riley at 408-262-1171. Check out the Milpitas Library Book Club Book Shelf.

Vision Literacy
Formerly the Santa Clara County Library Reading Program, we are dedicated to improving the community in which we live by helping adults improve their literacy skills. 408-262-1349

The Reading Program
A service of the Library that teaches adults basic reading, writing, math and computer skills for free.

Support

The Library is grateful for your donations of money, materials, and memorial gifts.
The library is not currently accepting book donations at this time. Learn more about how you can support the Library District and associated Library support groups.

Friends of the Library
Book Sale Dates for 2019! The Friends of the Library have been getting so many book donations that we will continue to have three book sales in 2019! The dates for these book sales will be: January 5th, 26th and 27th, 2019; June 7th, 8th and 9th, 2019; September 27th, 28th, and 29th, 2019.

Library Advisory Commission
This Commission helps determine library activities and levels of service. Meets 7:00 pm at the Milpitas Public Library on the 3rd Monday of odd numbered months.

County Library Resources

NoveList K-8 Plus Book Recommendations
NoveList K-8 Plus is a database about books specifically for younger readers. It helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests. Use your favorite books and authors to find new adventures! If you can’t think of a book you’ve liked in the past, simply choose a topic of interest and explore lists of recommended books.

Santa Clara County Library Teen Blog
Librarian-recommended sites for homework, transportation, reading and just plain fun.

Silicon Valley Reads

Silicon Valley Reads is a community engagement program that features books and an annual theme to bring people together by providing more than 100 free, public events each year in February and March. Events for all ages include author talks, book clubs, art/music events, community activities, arts and crafts, movies, and creative events or activities based on the theme each year. 

Silicon Valley Reads is back in 2024 with a renewed commitment to foster collaboration and create awareness around the importance of sustainability. Our theme is “A Greener Tomorrow Starts Today“. To ensure a thriving world for future generations, we’re committed to fostering meaningful conversations and offering practical ideas for individuals to take action towards sustainability.

Visit our Calendar of Events page to sign up for free programs for all ages from now throughout March.

Music in Milpitas

Whether you wish to learn to play an instrument or sing beautifully, or just come to hear some wonderful music or find a venue to play in, welcome to the world of Milpitas Music!

Instrumental Music & Vocalists
Live Music
Music Lessons
Recording Studios
Other Silicon Valley Musical Resources

Instrumental Music & Vocalists

Community Concert Band
Schedules and upcoming performances, email list, membership info, performance repertoire and music library. Facebook page. For information, contact Lauri Flynn, 408-586-2778.

Manuel Romero
Many of us know this fine young Milpitas singer from his rendition of the Star Spangled Banner at the City Hall Grand Opening and such.

Milpitas High School Music Program
Participation in a music ensemble demonstrates teamwork, focus, and dedication – all of which are invaluable traits for college applicants. Boosters number is 408-945-5543 for band information.

Silver Strings Guitar Group. Learn music on guitars.
Silver Strings Guitar Group (Now Defunct)

DONATE A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT

Music in Schools Today (MuST)
Whether you give your time, your money, your expertise, or an instrument that is no longer needed, with MuST there are many ways to contribute to the music education of children everywhere. If an impoverished child needs an instrument, look here! 582 Market St., Suite 213, San Francisco, 415-392-9010.

Live Music

Blue Note Lounge
Yelp review. “There’s an awesome live jazz show every Sunday evening with just a $5 cover charge.”
765 E Capitol Ave.
408-262-8363

Music Lessons

Darrell Leffler’s Academy of Music
Group and private lessons for piano, voice, guitar, and violin.
1209 S. Park Victoria
408-942-7943

Milpitas Guitar Lessons
Learn Guitar Without Feeling Lost with Phil Johnson. Landess & Piedmont Roads.
408-539-5423

South Bay School of Music Arts
Silicon Valley’s music education facility. (Instrumental and vocals) Site down temporarily, so linked to Yelp Reviews.
330 South Abel Street
408-945-8014 or jsantoro@sbsma.com.

Veksler Academy of Music and Dance
We offer dance classes in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop and music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, violin, flute, saxophone, clarinet and drums.
91 S Abbott Ave.
669-252-0277

Recording Studios

Bill Hare Productions
Located in the hills above Milpitas, and established in 1984. Specializing in Contemporary Professional and Collegiate A Cappella.
4001 Calaveras Road
408-942-5580

Stoneman Studios
Services include Recording/Tracking. Post Production, ADR, Voice Overs, Videos, Film, Podcasts, Music Recording and Production, Commercials, Arrangements, and Field Recording.
930 Wrigley Way
650-799-1355.

Other Silicon Valley Musical Resources

Meeting Halls for Events in Milpitas
Whether you need a meeting hall for business, a wedding, or large event, there’s a place to rent in Milpitas!

Metro Active | Silicon Valley Music This Week
Metro lists and links by type of music the hottest spots this week in Silicon Valley.

San Jose Chamber Music Society
The San Jose Chamber Music Society is dedicated not only to keeping the old masters alive, but also to bringing fresh sounds to the Bay Area.

Theatre in Milpitas and Silicon Valley

The 2023-2024 theatre season in Milpitas and the San Jose-Fremont, Palo Alto, South Bay Area amateur, professional theaters, and colleges are back to full production with lots of shows to choose from.

Children’s Theatre
Comedy Clubs
General Theatre
Musical Theatre
Shakespeare
Ticket Sales

Children’s Theatre

Milpitas Community Theatre
Milpitas Community Center. A youth theatre program for ages 8-18. Center Stage Performing Arts is the contracted youth theatre program for ages 8 and up. Our young performers produce several shows throughout the year. Follow on Facebook
November 2-5, 2023: Matilda Jr. (Ages 8-18)
March 7-10, 2024: Mean Girls High School Version (Ages 12-18)
May 24-26, 2024: Little Shop of Horrors (Ages 18+)
August 1-4, 2024: Madagascar Jr. (Ages 8-13) (Website has incorrect date. Can’t contact them.)

Children’s Musical Theatre San Jose
We produce a full season of shows, ranging from classical Broadway fare to exciting new hits and original works seen by an audience of more than 42,000 annually.
Montgomery Theater (CMT)
271 S. Market St, San Jose
July 6 – 9, 2023: Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr.
July 14 – 23, 2023: 13 the Musical
July 28 – August 6, 2023: The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Milpitas Community Theatre
Milpitas has expanded its longtime theatre program to welcome performers of all ages and offer a wider variety of productions. Performances are held in the Milpitas Community Center auditorium. Shows are selected by a committee that includes participants, volunteers and residents who enjoy theatre.
A Year with Frog and Toad – Early Summer 2023
The SpongeBob Musical – July 21-30, 2023

Milpitas High School Theatre (Facebook)
Keep tuned in by “Liking” this page.
Check after school back in session in September.

Palo Alto Children’s Theatre
1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto CA 94301
June 18, 2023: Summer Hot Dog Production: Snow White

Star Struck
A non-profit organization dedicated to providing excellent, accessible theatre training for youth, with high-quality performances for families and the entire community at the Ohlone College Smith Center. See link for acting classes for kids.
July 21-30, 2023: The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

Comedy Clubs

ComedySportz
Competitive, team improvisational comedy, played just like a sport. 288 S. Second St., San Jose. (the old Camera 3 theaters). Show times are Fridays at 9p and 11p, and Saturdays at 7p and 9p.

India Community Center
Indians with a sense of humor.
525 Los Coches St, Milpitas, CA 95035
July 14, 2023 – Sangeet Sandhya With Anup Jalota
September 22, 2023 – Over Take Tour With Raftaar And Vaani Kapoor

Made Up Theatre
Made Up Theatre is BACK! Join us for live improv comedy shows featuring YOUR suggestions. That’s right! You provide the inspiration for unscripted scenes, games, and musicals that are sure to keep you laughing your butts off! You can watch our shows live and in-person, or you can enjoy them from the comfort of your own homes with a Virtual Viewing Ticket.

San Jose Improv
Check Twitter for upcoming acts. Sign up for the San Jose Improv newsletter to receive show announcements, presale codes and special offers!
62 S. Second Street
San Jose
408-280-7475

General Theatre

This Week’s Top Events in the San Jose Metro Area
Mercury news listings from talks and exhibits to ballet and opera.

City Lights Theater Company of San Jose
January 26  – February 26, 2023: Miss You Like Hell
March 23 – April 23, 2023: Blithe Spirit
May 18 – June 11, 2023: The River Bride
July 13 – August 20, 2023 : Kinky Boots

Hillbarn Theatre
OCTOBER 5 – 22, 2023: KEN LUDWIG’S BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY
NOVEMBER 30 – DECEMBER 17, 2023: THE SOUND OF MUSIC
FEBRUARY 8 – FEBRUARY 25, 2024: RENT
MARCH 21 – APRIL 7, 2024: ONCE
APRIL 25 – MAY 12, 2024 : SOMETHING ROTTEN

Los Altos Stage Company
A professionally managed, community based theatre company that serves Los Altos and the greater South-Bay area. Most LASC Mainstage productions contain adult-themed material and are recommended for mature audiences.
97 Hillview Avenue
Los Altos, CA 94022
June 1 – 25, 2023: Sunday in the Park with George
September 7 – October 1, 2023: Significant Other
November 30 – December 24, 2023: ELF, The Musical
January 25 – February 18, 2024: Heroes of the Fourth Turning
April 11 – May 5, 2024: The Skin of Our Teeth
May 30 – June 23, 2024: Young Frankenstein

Naatak
Bay Area Indian Theatre with presentations at the India Community Center and other venues.
Cubberley Theater, 4120 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto
June 9 – June 18, 2023: शतरंज के खिलाड़ी, Palo Alto
September 2 – October 1, 2023: Bombay Talkies, Palo Alto
December 2 – December 17, 2023: The Mousetrap, Campbell

Palo Alto Players
Perform at the Lucy Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, right off of Embarcadero about one block. The theme of our 91st season is “Reconnecting.” After a long intermission, we are back to in-person theater once again, ready to share experiences and stories that will inspire, entertain, and enrich you.
June 10 – 26, 2022, Twelfth Night
Aug 26 – Sep 11, 2022: School of Rock – The Musical
Nov 4 – Nov 20, 2022: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Jan 20 – Feb 5, 2023: The Play That Goes Wrong
Apr 28 – May 14, 2023: The SpongeBob Musical

The Pear Avenue Theatre
The Pear offers audiences a theatrical alternative–intimate, startling productions that prove you can work wonders on a shoestring, as long as your spirit is willing and your imagination wide. 1220 Pear Avenue, Unit K, Mountain View. 650-254-1148.
Jun 16 – Jul 2, 2023, Puffs
Sep 8 – Sep 24, 2023: Matilda The Musical
Nov 3 – Nov 19, 2023: The Wizard of Oz
Jan 19 – Feb 4, 2024: Misery – The Play
Apr 26 – May 12, 2024: The Music Man
Jun 14 – Jun 30, 2024: Murder On the Orient Express

The Stage
Producing plays that address truth and illusion. Season 39 theme: Resilience
JUNE 7 – 25, 2023: Othello

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
Shows at either the Lucie Stern Theatre in Palo Alto or the Mountain View Center For the Performing Arts.
June 7–July 2, 2023, STEEL MAGNOLIAS
Aug 11–20, 2023, 20TH ANNIVERSARY NEW WORKS FESTIVAL
Oct 4–29, 2023: Mrs. Christie
Nov 29–Dec 24, 2023: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Jan 17–Feb 11, 2024: How I Learned What I Learned
Mar 6–31, 2024: Queen
Apr 3–28, 2024: Tiger Style!
Jun 5–30, 2024: Being Alive: A Sondheim Celebration

Smith Center
A fine and performing arts center located at Ohlone College in Fremont. All performances will be presented in Jackson Theatre, unless otherwise noted.
JULY 7-8, 13-15, 2023: Little Shop of Horrors
JULY 21-30, 2023: The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
Performance Calendar

Musical Theatre

Lyric Theatre ­ The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of San Jose
HAMMER THEATRE CENTER
101 Paseo De San Antonio
In downtown San José
Lyric Theatre presents a new concept – a summer festival with 13 performances of 3 shows over a 3 weekend period from July 22 – August 6, 2023.
Ragtime
Iolanthe
The Best of Lerner and Loewe

Opera San Jose
Maintaining a resident company of principal artists, this company specializes in showcasing the finest young professional singers in the nation. California Theatre, 345 South First Street, San Jose.
September 9-24, 2023: Gounod’s Romeo et Juliette
November 11-26, 2023: Rossini’s The Barber of Seville
February 17 – March 3, 2024: Verdi’s Rigoletto
April 20 – May 5, 2024: Daniel Catán’s Florencia en el Amazonas

Shakespeare

Silicon Valley Shakespeare
Performances held at Sanborn-Skyline County Park outside of Saratoga, CA., Thursdays-Sundays at 7:00pm.
June 9-25, 2023 Twelfth Night
July 28–September 1, 2023 King Lear
August 4-September 3, 2023 Shakespeare in Love

San Francisco Shakespeare Festival
Cupertino – Redwood City – San Francisco – Orinda
JULY 22 – SEPTEMBER 24, 2023: Cymbeline, Shakespeare’s epic romantic adventure

Santa Cruz Shakespeare
All Santa Cruz Shakespeare performances are at The Audrey Stanley Grove at DeLaveaga Park.
July 8 – August 27, 2023: The Book of Will, A love letter to William Shakespeare
July 9 – August 6, 2023: The Taming of the Shrew
July 26 – August 27, 2023: King Lear

Ticket Sales

Theatre Bay Area
Half-price tickets available for shows from Carmel to Mill Valley. A great way to get tickets “tonight!”

Homeschooling – Milpitas Homeschool Support Group

I, Ann Zeise, your GoMilpitas webmaster, also had a very large and popular homeschooling website, A2Z Home’s Cool for over 2 decades. In 2017 I sold it to Time4Learning as the site had become too large for one person to run. I needed “staff.” In 2023 they removed to site from the internet, so I created this archive of the site from the Way Back Machine.

Locally, though. I continue to serve homeschool families in my area in California. For those in Milpitas considering homeschooling, check Should we homeschool independently during Covid-19?

On Facebook I have a page for Milpitas Homeschool Support – East Side Silicon Valley, California as well as the Milpitas Homeschool Support Group for discussing more private matters and field trip plans among ourselves. This is ONLY for families currently homeschooling from their home in Milpitas CA. If your profile says you live elsewhere, even San Jose or Fremont, your application for membership will be denied. If you are thinking about homeschooling, contact me directly.

On the page I post interesting, educational, and fun things for Milpitas and other area homeschool families to do. Just “Like” and “Follow” the page to the degree you want to see the ideas and events posted there. Those who “Like” the site are encouraged to also offer interesting activities. While I would like to offer a park day, there has not been enough interest. I’ll leave that up to someone else to organize. The Group cannot be viewed by others than members. It is a good place to talk about how you and your kids are fairing, without concern about your mother-in-law seeing the post.

Social Distancing Activities for Kids
Whether you have been homeschooling for years or find yourself “accidentally” homeschooling because of the pandemic, you may find it even more difficult to incorporate socialization into your school day. Parks and museums may not be options right now, but there are still some social distancing activities for kids that will allow socialization while safely social distancing.

Kite Flying at Ben Rogers Park
Kite Flying at Ben Rogers Park

If you’d like to come play at Ben Rogers Park on Wednesdays, please come. My home is on the west side of the park, the one with all the red geraniums you can see from the playground. If the dark gray Rav 4 is in the driveway, then I am home. Just knock on the door, and I’ll come out to join you. My homeschooled kid is now in his 30s, and hasn’t played in the park for decades. But this grandmother still likes to walk in the park, pet the dogs, and enjoy watching the children play. If you happen to have questions bout homeschooling, I’d love to do my best to answer, or point out resources. The park has picnic tables and barbecues, a sandlot with playground equipment, dog-friendly (with bags, leashes required), a geocache and tons of good Pokemon destinations. Plenty of space to fly a kite or drone.

If you’d rather call, our home phone is 408-823-8247. Leave a text message for a quick response.

Call me to ask me questions about homeschooling in California or text via Facebook, if you’d like, but ONLY if you live in California.

Here are some useful links for local homeschoolers.

Homeschool Rooms
While homeschooling can be done in any room, indoors or out, some families want to makeover the playroom into a place for learning and projects. Here are some ideas…and some that I have reviewed as to be avoided.

HomeSchool Association of California
First look at their Quick Guide to Homeschooling During a Crisis. It will give you all you need to know to get started and get in touch.

Starting to Homeschool
Families decide to homeschool for all sorts of reasons, and then often continue homeschooling simply because the freedom is so sweet and they like the affect it’s had on their children and family life. They like living joyfully with children.

Tutoring Services

Tutoring centers and private teachers in Milpitas to help children of all ages to better in math, English, and other subjects.

Free Tutoring

Math Easy
Free math tutoring at Milpitas High School through the summer. High school or college students from any school can volunteer to tutor K-12 students in math once a week. All tutors receive a certificate from Milpitas Union School District President Daniel Bobay. Fridays, June 15-Aug. 3, 10 a.m.-noon. Milpitas High School Library.
1285 Escuela Parkway

Randall Elementary
Milpitas Unified School District is offering free tutoring to students in grades one through six attending Robert Randall Elementary School. Students must participate in the free and reduced meal program. The tutoring is offered before or after school, or on weekends. Pick up a registration packet at Randall or call 635-2600, extension 6014.

Tutoring Centers

Best Brains
Specialize in teaching students ages 3 to 14 in Math, English, Abacus and General Knowledge.
623 S Main St
Milpitas, CA 95035
510-394-0000

C2 Education of Milpitas
We offer individualized test preparation for the SAT, ACT, PSAT, SAT Subject Tests, and AP Exams. Our Milpitas location also provides test prep services for the SSAT, ISEE, HSPT, and other private school entrance exams.
75 N Milpitas Blvd
Milpitas, CA 95035
408-262-2100

Eye Level Learning Center
Our attention to detail sets us apart, and we’ll make sure you’re comfortable with a specific subject before moving forward.
236 N Abel St
408-520-0686

Falcon Learning
We provide the following services:
After-school care and transportation from nearby schools; Homework help including assistance in understanding their work; Enrichment classes that relate subjects to help students make real-life connections; Camps during school breaks through out the year.
1128 Jacklin Rd
408-658-0742

Genius Kids
Our After School Programs provide academics, arts & crafts, public speaking, and several other fun, enrichment activities all under one roof. Our unique curriculum motivates our participants to become productive, engaged community members. Our results clearly show that students who attend our programs gain social & academic skills, show improvements in self-esteem, learn respect towards their peers, school & community through daily interaction with positive role models.
487 Jacklin Road
408-610-4000

JEI Learning Center Milpitas
JEI believes that all children have unlimited learning potential. JEI’s scientific, effective education system provides an individualized learning program based on needs and ability.
6 North Abel St
408-263-7100

Mathnasium
We specialize in teaching kids math the way that makes sense to them. Near Yogurtland.
12 S. Hillview Dr.
408-263-0123

Montfort Prep
Offering academic enrichment courses for grades 2-12, delivering our polished test preparation program, and serving college bound students.
1323 Jacklin Rd.
408-684-7001

PEL Learning Center of Milpitas
Math, English, homework help, and private tutoring.
1782 N Milpitas Blvd. A200 and A201
408-888-2772

Star Academics
We specialize in Singapore Math (aligned with California Common Core standards) and English from First Grade to Grade 9. More recently, due to popular demand, we have also expanded our program to include Schoolwork Help.
1757 Landess Ave
408-650-2588

The Tutoring Center
Unique research-based Rotational Approach to Learning(TM) system combined with One-to-One Instruction that rapidly increases academic skills and concentration span.
Director: Jessica Chuang.
1765 N. Milpitas Blvd.
408-263-5377

Vision Literacy
Trains volunteers to tutor adults in basic literacy skills.
Sobrato Foundation Center
540 Valley Way, Building 4.
676-READ (7323).

Online

Craigslist | Lessons & tutoring in south bay area
Add your classes here or find a tutor or class to join.

Private Tutors

Ekta Dang
High school and college levels. Sciences, maths, English and Hindi. PhD in Electronics. Taught engineering at reputed university for 2 years. Reasonable rates. 408-406-9997.

Patricia Brower
Grades 3-8. Math, Latin, and English. 6 years experienced private school teacher. I also specialize in homeschool curriculum. Love to work with kids! $30/hr. Milpitas location. Contact me at trixmaree@yahoo.com.

Mathematics Tutors near Milpitas, CA
Personal math tutors near Milpitas listed in order of rating. You can also sort by distance or price. You may change the subject area from math, too.

Resources for Tutors

The California Reading List
13 lists keyed to the results of the SAT-9 test.

Academic summer camps and programs in Milpitas
Milpitas has several camps and summer schools within the city limits or quite close by. Fun places for kids to spend a week or more right here in Milpitas. Call before sending in any funds.

Adult Education, Community Colleges

Schools, classes, colleges and universities offering adult education in Milpitas, Fremont, San Jose and general Silicon Valley area of California.

Next semester enrollment now open at most.

Community College in Milpitas

San Jose City College Courses at MHS Campus
San Jose City College is excited to share with you a great opportunity that gives you free parking and free use of textbooks if you take your classes at Milpitas Extension. Milpitas Extension is a unique collaboration between the Milpitas Unified School District (MUSD) and the San Jose Evergreen Community College District (SJECCD) to establish an Educational Innovation Lab. The Milpitas Extension is a ZTC (zero textbook cost) site. We provide free textbooks on loan for the entire semester for classes taken here.

Technest
Technest|SJCC in collaboration with the University of California, Berkeley (BerkeleyX) will offer an 18-week course, BerkeleyX Data 8 Foundations of Data Science on edX. The BerkeleyX course does not require prior statistics, computer science, or programming experience.

College Admissions Help

Walnut Education
Choose the perfect consultant. Get into the perfect college.
1201 South Main Street
347-276-6048

Community Colleges

DeAnza College
DeAnza offers not only traditional on-campus courses, but also a wide range of alternative learning options such as learning by watching videos, on television and online distance learning.

Evergreen College
Evergreen offers a wide variety of classes.

Foothill College
Foothill, as well as offering on-campus courses, offers world-wide access through its online and telecourses.

Gavilan College
Community campuses in the south end of Silicon Valley, in Gilroy, Morgan Hill and Hollister.

Mission College
Learn English as a Second Language online, right here! Online registration available.

Ohlone College
Located in Fremont at the base of Mission Peak, this community college is utilized by Milpitans.

San Jose City College
City College offers a strong core of general education and majors’ courses for students who intend to transfer to four-year colleges and universities.

West Valley College
Located in Saratoga, on the west side of Silicon Valley. Flexible course options including online and distance learning.

ESL – English As A Second Language

ESL – English as a Second Language
English classes for non-native English speakers in Milpitas, Fremont, San Jose and general Silicon Valley area.

Research Centers

Rock Center
Harvard Business School Silicon Valley outpost located at 3000 Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park. Cases have focused on topics such as the issues faced by very early stage companies.

Universities

Cogswell University of Silicon Valley
CLASSES WILL BE PRIMARILY ONLINE FOR THE SPRING 2021 TERM. Prepares technical college students for success in the creative-technology industries by providing an extraordinary, real-world college education inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit of our Silicon Valley location.

DeVry Fremont
Jumpstart your career with a degree from DeVry University
· Complete your bachelor’s degree in as little as 2-3 years
· Programs in business, IT, engineering and more
· Leading firms actively recruit from DeVry
Closest campus: 2160 Lundy Ave, Suite 250, San Jose, CA 95131

San Jose State University
A metropolitan university in the heart of downtown San Jose, within commuting distance of Milpitas.

Santa Clara University
A top private college offering undergraduate and graduate degrees, noted for its law and business schools.

Silicon Valley University
Ceased operation spring 2018. Lost accreditation. Site still up to help students get records and refunds. 1649 South Main Street. 408-956-9898, 408-956-9834.

Stanford University
Top private research university located in Palo Alto, about 20 miles from Milpitas.

University of California Santa Cruz Extension
Great place to get those post grad classes you need for a top job in Silicon Valley. Search on Milpitas for classes in town. Other facilities not too far away either. Map and Directions.

University of Silicon Andhra
The University of Silicon Andhra will be known worldwide for its innovative programs that infuse and embed the rich traditions of India in its liberal arts based research, sciences, health, technology, and professional programs. UofSA will create an educational journey for its students which will educate aspiring leaders worldwide in all sectors of society.
1521 California Circle
844-872-8680

Vocational

Milpitas Adult Education Programs
Helps adult students achieve academic success, vocational goals, and personal enrichment. Located in the Samuel Ayer Education Center, Building 400. DUE TO COVID-19 , OUR OFFICES ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL US FOR INFORMATION.

Silicon Valley Career Technical Education Center
Metropolitan Education District (MetroED) operates Silicon Valley Career Technical Education Center (SVCTE) and Silicon Valley Adult Education (SVAE). Annually, MetroED collectively serves almost 11,500 students by providing state-of-the-art Career Technical Education and Adult Education programs.

Radio Stations to Listen Live Online

Most, but not all of these radio stations can be picked up in Milpitas, but several stations have been added for your online listening enjoyment that can only otherwise be picked up in nearby counties. Still, these are all northern California radio stations. First radio station link usually goes straight to their streaming service; second to the station’s home page. Most stations can also play through your Echo (Alexa). Just say “Alexa, play ….” and say the call letters of the radio station. If there is no comment that the station will work with Alexa, then it doesn’t work when I set up this page. I have not tested with other home devices, but if they can receive TuneIn or iHeart Radio, they should, too.

Live Audio – Santa Clara County Repeaters
If anything real major going on, you can listen in on the emergency radios here. Ones with most listeners usually the most interesting.

FM

KQED 88.5 FM
Informs, educates, and entertains listeners throughout the Bay Area, the state, and beyond with a wide variety of news, public affairs, and cultural affairs programming. Works with Echo/Alexa through TuneIn.

KCEA 89.1 FM
The sounds of the swing era provide the basis for the KCEA musical format – from the original big band and small group recordings of the 30s and 40s to the best of the swing sounds recorded in all the decades that followed. KCEA’s studios are located on the campus of Menlo-Atherton High School in Atherton, CA. Works with Echo/Alexa through TuneIn.

KDFC 89.9 / 90.3 FM
KKSF & KDFC let you listen live or learn more about classical music. Win concert tickets. Works with Echo/Alexa through TuneIn.

KSJS 90.5 FM
San Jose State University’s radio station. We aim to deliver underground, local and upcoming music to the Bay Area community and beyond. Station informationWorks with Echo/Alexa through TuneIn.

KKUP 91.5 FM
KKUP is a community radio station broadcasting a Variety format. Licensed to Cupertino, California, United States, it serves the greater Bay Area. The station is currently owned by the Assurance Science Foundation, Inc. Works with Echo/Alexa through TuneIn.

KALW 91.7 FM
Programs from the San Francisco Unified School District. Previous showsWorks with Echo/Alexa through TuneIn.

KPFA 94.1 FM Berkeley
Much of our programming is local, original and eclectic, with a well produced mix of news and in depth public affairs, an ongoing drama, literature and performance series, interviews, and reviews. Click their Listen Live button. Works with Echo/Alexa through TuneIn.

KBAY 94.5 FM
Soft Rock out of San Jose. Web site offers lots of community connections and fun events. Click on their button to listen live. Works with Echo/Alexa through iHeart Radio.

WILD 94.9 FM
The Bay Area’s party station. Enter contests. Find concert dates. Station information.

Alice 97.3
Sarah And Vinnie, 5:30 AM TO 10:00 AM; Lexy, 10:00 AM TO 3:00 PM; Jayn, 3:00 PM TO 7:00 PM. Works with Echo/Alexa through TuneIn.

KFOX 98.5 FM
Classic rock and the broadcast home of the Sharks! You’ll hear all your Sharks games right here. Station info.

KKIQ 101.7 FM
Hot adult contemporary hits. Heard in Alameda, Contra Costa and San Joaquin communities. Click on their streaming button. Works with Echo/Alexa through TuneIn.

KBLX 102.9 FM
The Quiet Storm. Soft and smooth R&B from the 70s and 80s and today. Station informationWorks with Echo/Alexa through TuneIn.

KFOG 104.5 FM/97.7AM
Don’t close the pop-up too fast: it is your entrance to their live music online…. but it only works on Windows. Works with Echo/Alexa through iHeart Radio.

The New ALT 105.3 FM
Live 105 from San Francisco. Alternative music. They take requests online to play songs on the radio. Station informationWorks with Echo/Alexa through iHeart Radio.

KMEL 106 FM
Features Northern California hip hop and R&B radio station. Station informationWorks with Echo/Alexa through iHeart Radio.

KCBS 106.9 FM and 740 AM
With a news style reflecting the Bay Area’s hunger for up to the minute information, KCBS proudly serves the latest CBS Network News, Local News, Traffic, Weather, Business, and Sports. Additional KCBS features include Entertainment, Food, Finance, and Health reports. Station informationWorks with Echo/Alexa through TuneIn.

AM

KNBR 680 AM
Broadcasts whole sporting events.: Giants, 49ers, Quakes, and more. Station informationWorks with Echo/Alexa through TuneIn.

KGO Newstalk 810 AM
All sorts of community resources and news. Station informationWorks with Echo/Alexa through iHeart Radio.

Real Talk 910 AM
Plays smooth jazz all day long. Check for free concerts or have them email you their daily schedule. Works with Echo/Alexa through iHeart Radio.

KFAX 1100 AM
Christian station. Listen to sermons or read articles online. Works with Echo/Alexa through TuneIn.

RadioMirchi 1310 AM
Listen live to our Milpitas-based Indian radio station. Check weekly schedule here. Works with Google Play.
162 S. Hillview Dr.
408-934-1310

On Air or Podcasts – But Not Streaming

KSFO 560 AM
Hot Talk: news and views you won’t here anywhere else. Podcasts available of recent shows. Works with Echo/Alexa through iHeart Radio.

KRTY 95.3 FM
Hot Country music from San Jose. Read album reviews, enter contests and enjoy celebrity interviews. Works with Echo/Alexa through TuneIn.

KEZR 106.5 FM
Today’s Best Mix has everything you need: Brooke & Jubal Fun. Works with Echo/Alexa through iHeart Radio.

KSAN 107.7 FM
Be a bonehead. Listen for music news and interviews, concert events. Join with other boneheads for chat online. Works with Echo/Alexa through iHeart Radio.

Newspapers

Stop by here to get the daily news or place a classified advertisement in local Milpitas newspapers: the Beat, The Post & The Union.

Milpitas Newspapers

GoMilpitas News Archives
Current and past news stories on this site.

Milpitas Post
News stories now a part of the Mercury News, so you will only see a few news stories. To contact the Mercury News, use this page to get to the right department. No longer any physical presence in Milpitas. Ian Bauer was let go. No way to publish your local events or advertisements. Please consider using the GoMilpitas Events listings here for free. Contact me about advertising on GoMilpitas.com.

The Milpitas Beat
2018 startup as the Post starts to fail us. Our vision is to cultivate a more connected, conscious, and vibrant community by providing news coverage that truthfully reflects the expression, ideas, and culture of the people of Milpitas. Contact information. Facebook page. Black owned. Woman owned.

Soofa Expands Northern California Presence with Sign Installations in City of Milpitas
The Soofa Signs are located near key places of community gatherings, allowing residents to engage in city happenings and see public service announcements. For example, Milpitas often uses the signs to post about city job offerings or public reminders to stay hydrated.

The Union
News from Milpitas High School newspaper. Facebook version often seems more current.

Ethnic and Foreign Language Newspapers

El Observador
The #1 Bilingual Weekly Newspaper of Northern California. Based in San Jose.

India Post
Global in scope. Produced in Union City.


Punjab Outlook
English version.
The editorial team is totally committed to delivering accurate and impartial news with the aim of informing the public debate and enabling Indians to make educated choices.
88 South Park Victoria #149
408-221-5732

Silicon Valley Newspapers

The Almanac
Source for local news about Menlo Park, Atherton, Portola Valley and Woodside. Not blocked.

Berryessa Sun
ING Newspaper for the Berryessa neighborhood of San Jose. Can’t read much without subscription.

Business Journal of San Jose
Business news and business card exchange. Not blocked.

Mountain View Voice
News, events, and classifieds. Not blocked.

Palo Alto Weekly
Source for local news about Palo Alto. Not blocked.

The Silicon Valley Voice
We cover local news, issues, events and people that matter to the South Bay. Our reporters live here and know the community they write about. The Silicon Valley Voice is the online platform for The Weekly. We are a locally owned, independent media platform.

Stanford Daily
University news, entertainment, sports and student issues.

Tri-City Voice
An independently owned weekly publication covering the cities of Fremont, Newark, Union City, Hayward, Sunol, and Milpitas.

Favorite Columnists

I, Cringely
The sex symbol, airplane enthusiast and adventurer continues to write about personal computers and has an active consulting business in Silicon Valley, selling his cybersoul to the highest bidder.

Greater San Francisco Bay Area Newspapers

Fremont Argus
News from Alameda County. A’s baseball updates. Again, you must subscribe and remove your ad blocker to read anything.

MediaNews Group
Digital First Media, a business name of MediaNews Group. Portal to all the MediaNews Group newspapers in the Bay Area and beyond. This is the company that is buying up all the local newspapers around, including the Milpitas Post, which was bought by the San Jose Mercury News, which is owned by MediaNews Group. They are making all the once free community news into subscriber-only. You can’t read paper or online version without a subscription. Oh, and online you have to turn off your ad blocker.

San Francisco Chronicle
For the view of the news from The City! Other sections also available from this link. No blocking yet.

Monterey Bay Area Newspapers

Monterey County Herald
Place to find out more about Laguna Seca racing, dining and entertainment. Not blocked.

Santa Cruz Sentinal
Always something somewhat radical happening in this university town. Not blocked.

California Newspapers

California Newspapers
From the Internet Public Library. Links to newspapers all over the state.

CALmatters
A nonpartisan, nonprofit journalism venture committed to explaining how California’s state Capitol works and why it matters.

Martial Arts

Develop yourself physically, mentally, spiritually and establish an extraordinary character. Expand your life through the pursuit of Taekwondo of Karate mastery.

Blue Dragon Taekwondo Academy
We offer a variety of classes tailored to meet the needs of different age groups and training goals.
1485 N Milpitas Blvd.
408-946-1888

Funakoshi Shotokan Karate Association
FSKA is a non-political organization with its world headquarters in Milpitas.
1293 South Park Victoria Dr.
408-263-8544

Jung Su Won Martial Arts Academy
We have new and exciting content & programs coming soon!
107 Minnis Circle
408-263-5425

Smash gym
We have specifically designed our classes for Women, Men, and Children at Smash Gyms Milpitas. We have an amazing team of friendly and talented professional instructors teaching both classes and private lessons. Our schedule consist of Strength & Conditioning, Boxing, Kickboxing, Jiu-jitsu, No-Gi BJJ, Muay Thai, Wrestling, Judo, Fitness Bootcamps, MMA, Kids Classes and more. Facebook.
1000 Jacklin Rd.
408-484-9833
contact@smashmilpitas.com

West Coast Martial Arts
The purpose of West Coast World Martial Arts is to empower our students to develop themselves physically, mentally, spiritually and establish an extraordinary character. Expand your life through the pursuit of martial arts mastery.
Ernie Reyes, Beresford Square Shopping Center
19 N Milpitas Blvd.
408-262-7777
and
Parktown/Berryessa
1350 S. Park Victoria #32
408-262-4322

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