Department
Programs : Youth Services
NOTICE! As of July 1, 2011 the
Parks and Recreation Offices will be Closed from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Sun
‘N Fun & Club STAR School-Age Programs
Sun ‘N Fun is a state
licensed drop-in program offering before and after- school childcare services
to students in K-6th grades.
To best serve the
needs of all children, Sun ‘N Fun is located on campus at five elementary schools within the City.
(See the Sun ‘N Fun FAQs for specific locations and
hours of operation.) Each site is staffed at a low one-to-fourteen teacher/student ratio.
The daily curriculum includes a variety of developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor
activities and experiences, homework assistance, nutritional mid-morning and afternoon snacks, and
group times. (Lunch is not provided) Enrollment is on a first-come/first-serve basis
and is limited by state licensing capacity mandates.
The
Club
STAR (Students Taking Active Responsibility) Program is an after-school program
designed specifically for 4th, 5th and 6th graders. Understanding
the needs and interests of upper elementary children, the program's
curriculum incorporates a variety of components that promote health and
wellness, personal growth and success, inclusion of family, school and
community and of course, fun and play. (See the
Club STAR Program FAQs for specific locations and hours of
operation.)
Early Bird
Registration for 2011-2012
Sun ‘N Fun and Club STAR
at the Parks and Recreation
Department
Registration packets will be
available on Monday, August 1, 2011. Early registration is
NOT accepted, NO EXCEPTIONS. If a child is to be registered by
someone other than a parent/guardian, a completed registration
packet with all signatures from the parent/guardian must be
presented at the time of registration. Registration will be accepted
on a first come, first served basis. Open registration for all
programs begins August 8 and is on-going thereafter at the Parks
and Recreation Department. All those wishing to register on the
August 6 Early Bird Registration day must have completed packets and
be in the registration line by 12:30 pm.
|
Program
Site |
Reg Day |
Reg Dates |
Reg Time |
|
Bishop’s Peak/Teach |
Saturday |
Aug 6 |
10 am |
|
Pacheco |
Saturday
|
Aug 6 |
10:30 am |
|
C.L. Smith |
Saturday |
Aug 6 |
11 am |
|
Sinsheimer |
Saturday
|
Aug 6 |
11:30
am |
| Hawthorne |
Saturday |
Aug 6 |
12 pm |
2011-2012 Registration Packets
Online forms/paperwork
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Original
signatures are required; electronic or scanned signatures
will NOT be accepted.
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Families
will be responsible for printing their own forms
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The
Family Information Card
is NOT available on-line. Families will be required to
complete the card upon registration.
All
Registration Packet Forms MUST be completed. The Family
Information Card is only available at the Parks and Recreation
Department. Families are required to complete the card at time
of registration.
2011-2012 School
Year Camps & Events
Teacher Work Day Camp "Snow Day"
Brrrr… Bundle
up, it’s cold out there! School-age children are invited to
celebrate the wonders of winter and ice-cold weather at this one-day
camp. Campers create ice-castle buildings, soapy snow formations,
marshmallow snow people and winter soups, while enjoying “snow”
exploration, crafts, games and a showing of the movie Happy Feet.
Pre-registration required; limited space available.
Click
here
to view the flyer.
|
Location |
Day |
Date |
Registration |
Times |
|
Hawthorne Elementary |
M |
Jan 23 |
Jan 4-Jan 20 |
7 am-6
pm |
All STAR Fun Zone 2012
The popular All-STAR Fun Zone returns! Dance to a live DJ, play
video games, enjoy activities, socialize with friends, eat snacks
and just hang out. All children must be signed in and out by an
adult; ID’s will be checked
at pickup. Registration taken at the door only. Click
here to view the flyer.
|
Location |
Day |
Date |
Times |
Registration |
|
Ludwick Community Center |
Fri |
Feb 3 |
6:30-8 pm |
$5 at the door |
|
Ludwick Community Center |
Fri |
May 4 |
6:30-8 pm |
$5 at the door |
Spring Break
Camp 2012: Games-A-Palooza!
Each week, Campers learn new games, play old favorites and celebrate
sportsmanship and roles as team players. Campers play a variety of
games. Spring Break Camp offers children, ages 6-12 years old (5
years old if enrolled in kindergarten), a day camp experience with
activities including art exploration, indoor and outdoor discovery,
cooking, science experiments, group games and much more.
|
Location |
Weeks |
Registration |
Days |
Date(s) |
Time(s) |
|
Sinsheimer Elementary |
Week 1 |
Mar 12-Mar 29 |
M-F |
Apr 2-Apr 6 |
7
am-6 pm |
|
Sinsheimer Elementary |
Week 2 |
Mar 12-Mar 29 |
M-F |
Apr 9-Apr 13 |
7
am-6 pm |
Kids' Night Out - April 2012
Youth Services celebrates Month of the
Child with Kids’ Night Out. All school-age children are invited to a
night of music, crafts, games, pizza dinner, a movie and fun with
friends. Registration taken at the door only.
|
Location |
Day |
Date |
Times |
Registration |
|
Ludwick Community Center |
Fri |
Apr 27 |
6:30-9:30 pm |
$15 at the door |
KidVENTURE...The Ultimate Summer Camp Experience!
The Youth Services
Division is excited to offer two different camps this summer, with
several enrollment options.
Summer Camps Guidebook 2011
Check
Back for 2012 Information!
View the
Summer Camps Guidebook for 2011 for full details on Ultimate Day
Camp, Ultimate Specialty Camp and Jr. Ranger Camp.
KidVENTURE... Adventureland at Sinsheimer Elementary
(formerly Adventure,
Summer Fun and Fabulous Fridays Day Camps)
Adventureland… Where you choose your own adventure! Weekly theme based
activities include: Sensational Craft time, Highlight Activities,
outside play and sports, crafts, Camp Fire time (stories, skits and
songs), a swimming trip, an off-site excursion and an on-site special
adventure or other local field trip. Campers are separated by age group:
6-8 and 9-13. Camp closed July 4. Check
Back for 2012 Information!
|
Theme/Field Trip |
Ages |
Day(s) |
Date(s) |
|
Treasure
Island/Avila Beach |
6-13 |
M-F |
June 27-July
1 |
|
Imagination
Station/Museum or Gym |
6-13 |
Tu-F |
July 5-July 8 |
|
City
Walk/Boomers |
6-13 |
M-F |
July 11-July 15 |
|
Polar
Point/Mustang Waterslides |
6-13 |
M-F |
July 18-July 22 |
|
Tune
Town/Movie Theater |
6-13 |
M-F |
July 25-July
29 |
|
Atlantis/Kids at Sea Fishing |
6-13 |
M-F |
Aug 1-Aug 5 |
|
Land of
Tomorrow/SB Zoo |
6-13 |
M-F |
Aug 8-Aug 12 |
Cost
Registration Fee: $35/One Time, Per Camper Full Time Care:
$150/Week Summer School Package:
$135/Week Drop-In Option: $5/Hour* (A minimum of 30 hour/week deposit
required)
Morning Care Only: $25/Week*
(7-8:30 a.m., M-Th for Summer School attendees only)
*Does not include field trips; must be registered and paid for
separately.
Enrollment
Options
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Full-Time
Care includes one off-site excursion, one on-site
special adventure/local field trip, one swimming trip and
care Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
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Summer
School Package includes before school care at C.L. Smith
Elementary Monday–Thursday, 7 a.m.–8:30 a.m., bussing after
Summer School to Ultimate Day Camp, care Monday–Thursday,
12:30 p.m.–6 p.m., all day care on Friday, 7 a.m.–6 p.m. and
all Field Trips.
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Drop-In
Option is provided on an as needed basis. Families must
register and pay for a minimum amount of hours per week.
Hours are tracked daily. Includes on-site activities offered
during time of attendance, including Friday swimming trip
(all other field trips must be registered and paid for
separately).
KidVENTURE...Ultimate Specialty Camps at Meadow Park
Find your spark! Each
week at KidVENTURE Ultimate Specialty Camps one theme is celebrated,
studied and practiced. Campers are guided
through hands-on discovery by skilled camp counselors and participate in
one weekly excursion and/or on-site event.
|
Camp |
Ages |
Days |
Dates |
Times |
|
Super Star Sports* |
5-8 |
M-F |
June 27-July
1 |
9 am-12 pm |
|
Superhero Academy |
3-5 |
Tu-F |
July 5-July 8 |
9 am-12 pm |
|
A Pirate's Life for Me |
5-8 |
M-F |
July 11-July 15 |
9 am-12 pm |
|
Prepare for Liftoff* |
7-10
|
M-F |
July 18-July 22 |
9 am-12 pm |
|
School of Rock |
7-10 |
M-F |
July 25-July
29 |
9 am-12 pm |
|
Fish, Feathers & Fur |
5-8 |
M-F |
Aug 1-Aug 5 |
9 am-12 pm |
|
Thinks You Can Think* |
3-5 |
M-F |
Aug 8-Aug 12 |
9 am-12 pm |
*Drop-off or pick-up at field trip
locations may be necessary in case of extended trips; families will
be notified in advance (subject to change).
Cost
Superhero Academy: $80
All Other Specialty Camps: $100
Summer 2011 Registration Forms Check
Back for 2012 Information!
Summer Camp Registration Fair 2012
Get a head start on summer and take advantage of priority
registration at the Summer Camp Registration Fair. Register for
summer camps, including the summer day camp series and Junior Ranger
Activity Camp!
|
Location |
Day(s) |
Date(s) |
Time(s) |
|
Parks &
Recreation Dept |
Sat |
May 19 |
10 am-12 pm |
General Information
The Youth Services
Division operates 11 after-school programs during the school year;
ten before and after-school childcare programs at five elementary
school sites within the San Luis Coastal Unified School District,
and one after-school enrichment program at Laguna Middle School.
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