Various stitches, purling, and basic-to-advanced knitting techniques are covered during fast-paced classes

Supplied with wetsuit and rental board, pupils take to the waves at Half Moon Bay and hike out to Mavericks, a famous big-wave spot nearby

One hour of ground training prepares student for a 40-minute hands-on flight experience

English-style riding lesson in spacious sand arena framed by ocean views, with complimentary wine or champagne and s’mores picnic

Award-winning instructors teach basics of camera settings and photo composition

Pilots guide private planes over forests & mountains, downtown San Francisco and the Bay during up to 80-minute aerial tours

30- to 45-minute lessons from enthusiastic teachers with academic and professional experience

Paint-speckled walls host blank sheets of paper, which students ignite with creativity, artistic guidance, and provided materials

NRA-affiliated instructors lead a two-day course, combining classroom training with hands-on application at an outdoor range

Hands-on workshop introduces basic camera controls and artistic techniques; evening class takes students to photograph six city landmarks