In Lumps of Coal, the heroes are an elite organization called to the North Pole by Mrs. Claus for an emergency mission of utmost importance to Christmas as a whole. The Krampus, one of Santa’s longest-standing “Naughties,” and his cronies have invaded one of Santa’s prized toy workshops and taken Santa hostage! Mrs. Claus needs the heroes to suit up, fill themselves with holiday spirit, take back the workshop, and save Santa. Krampus (and Jack Frost, the Grand Pumpkin, Todd, etc.) frequently enact schemes to weaken the merry might of Christmas, but these schemes are rarely as brazen as this one. There is no telling exactly what Krampus was thinking when he and his band of Naughty Listers emerged from their black-wrapped coal sack and laid fast siege to the workshop, but they were remarkably successful—and now it is up to Santa’s HELPERS to rectify this situation and make sure that the world can have a joyous Christmas this year!
Do you have a passion for justice? Are you someone who likes to win arguments? In Mock Trial, you will argue your case as a prosecuting attorney or a defense attorney in a criminal trial and/or you will vigorously defend your client’s interests as an attorney in a lawsuit. You will learn the rules of evidence and how to question witnesses. Hopefully, you will gain a greater appreciation for the American system of justice.
Lee has been a professor of political science at College of San Mateo since 2008 and has been teaching in the Nueva summer program since 2012. Lee earned a Ph.D. in political science at UCLA and also has studied at Brandeis University (Massachusetts), Oxford University (England) and... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:30am - 2:40pm PST
J211-212
Learn all about Mediterranean food and how fresh herbs, good fats, and balancing the five flavor elements translate into delicious food. We will learn how to make stove-top pizza with fresh tomato basil sauce and homemade dough, herb and olive oil hummus, tiramisu with seasonal fruit compote, and fresh mint lemonade. We will also have some fun tastings with various herbs, cheeses, olives, olive oils, and vinegars.
Menu Stove-top pizza with homemade dough and tomato basil sauce Herb and olive oil hummus Tiramisu with seasonal fruit Mint lemonade
Sam is a long-time Nueva parent who has lived globally and is an avid home chef. She enjoys creating new recipes and teaching using fresh and flavorful ingredients to create comfort food from around the world.Sam completed her culinary degree from the SF Cooking School in San Francisco... Read More →
Wednesday January 8, 2025 8:30am - 2:40pm PST
EC112
Do you have a passion for justice? Are you someone who likes to win arguments? In Mock Trial, you will argue your case as a prosecuting attorney or a defense attorney in a criminal trial and/or you will vigorously defend your client’s interests as an attorney in a lawsuit. You will learn the rules of evidence and how to question witnesses. Hopefully, you will gain a greater appreciation for the American system of justice.
Lee has been a professor of political science at College of San Mateo since 2008 and has been teaching in the Nueva summer program since 2012. Lee earned a Ph.D. in political science at UCLA and also has studied at Brandeis University (Massachusetts), Oxford University (England) and... Read More →
Wednesday January 8, 2025 8:30am - 2:40pm PST
J211-212
The old, abandoned water park, Splashopolis, has been taken over by vampires! Locals have been going missing, animals have become dangerous around the park, and the slides have been twisted into the dreaded Castle Hydrocula. You and your comrades call yourselves UPDN (Undead Pursuit, Destruction, and Neutralize), and it’s your job to flush them out. Your plan is to get the innocents out safe while taking down the vampires with your tools and your wits. It’s a hot day at the waterpark, but do you and your team really have the advantage against this so-called Hydrocula and his vampire minions?
This game is played with the Everyday Heroes Tabletop RPG. The game uses the D&D 5th Edition System. If you know D&D, you know this game. Otherwise its easy to learn!
