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

Summer Registration Note

 
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

  • Original signatures are required; electronic or scanned signatures will NOT be accepted.
  • Families will be responsible for printing their own forms
  • 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.

Family
Handbook
Registration Packet (English) Formas de Registro(Spanish)
2011-2012 Information 1. Checklist
2. Family Information Card
3. Programs Agreement
4. License Form 700
5. License Form 702
6. License Form 995
7. License Form 613a
8. License Form 627
9. Waiver & Release
10. Field Trip Waiver
11. Photo/Video Waiver
12. Permission to Sign-In
13. Code of Ethics
1. Checklist
2. Family Information Card
3. Acuerda de Programa
4. License Form 700
5. License Form 702
6. License Form 995
7. License Form 613a
8. License Form 627
9. Waiver & Release
10. Field Trip Waiver
11. Foto/Video Waiver
12. Permiso a Firmar
13. Code of Ethics

 


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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

John Macon
Recreation Supervisor
jmacon@slocity.org
(805) 781-7289
Meghan Burger
Recreation Coordinator
mburger@slocity.org
(805) 781-7447
Casey Fodness
Recreation Specialist (Teens)
cfodness@slocity.org
(805) 781-7441
Jennifer Barker
Recreation Specialist (School-Age)
jbarker@slocity.org
(805) 781-7063


 

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