Youth Programs
After School Programs
ACE offers a fun-filled and safe environment afterschool for children ages 6-12. Organized games, field trips, special events, cooking, arts and crafts, sports, as well as a daily structured homework time with tutor assistance are provided by dedicated and experienced recreation professionals. ACE is offered at Mar Vista Elementary and the La Selva Beach Clubhouse from school release until 6:00 p.m. Part-time and full-time registration options are available.
La Selva Beach ACE
La Selva Beach ACE takes place at the La Selva Beach Clubhouse. Rio Del Mar and Valencia Elementary schools offer bus transportation to the program (contact school for more details).
Mar Vista ACE
Mar Vista ACE takes place at Mar Vista Elementary School.
Kinder Enrichment
The Kinder Enrichment Program is held at Mar Vista Elementary School. The program provides a safe and enjoyable recreational/educational experience for kindergarten children, provided by caring and experienced program staff. Participants will enjoy stories, art, music, science, creative play, active games, sport basics and a balance of individual and group activities.
All Day Program - October 31, 2008
Halloween
Program
Children ages 6-12 can spend their school break with their friends and our trained and experienced recreation staff.
Program will be held at Aptos Village Park. Special activities are planned around
a Halloween theme, including games, sports, crafts, mad science and a
costume parade.
Friday, October 31 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Aptos Village Park Ages 5-12 $40 Res/$44 Non-Res
Kreative Kids Programs
Programs and Activities for kids ages 3-9
Kreative Kids Preschool Program
Located at Wilder Hall in Ben Lomond Park, Kreative Kids continues to offer year-round enrichment programs for children ages 3-6. Participants enjoy art, music, creative play and a balance of individual and group activities. Nature crafts, outdoor fun and monthly field trips round out this popular program. Kreative Kids is held Monday-Thursday from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Several enrollment options are available.
Kreative Kids Classes and Events
Kreative Kids specialty classes and a variety of events are offered throughout the year for children ages 3-9, including monthly Kids' Night Out events, offering parents the opportunity to have a night out of their own!
Youth Classes
Classes for kindergarten - 6th Grades
A
variety of specialty classes and events instructed by trained and experienced
recreation specialists at various locations. Please see each
course description for more details.
Summer Camps
Renaissance Camp
Now in its 21st year! This innovative and exciting program for children ages 6-10 brings together art and science in an atmosphere of recreation. Participants receive hands-on art and science instruction each day from trained and experienced staff. In addition, participants will have fun taking part in special events, playing organized games and sports, cooking, music, open house, staying overnight once each session (sessions 2 and 3 only), and making new friends. Local and out-of-county field trips are included in registration fees.
La Selva Beach Summer Camp
Register your 6-12 year old child for a fun-filled summer of games, arts & crafts, sports, cooking, field trips, and SUMMER ADVENTURE TRIPS! Participants will be divided into groups for age-appropriate activities. The staff to child ratio is 1:14 or less on site and 1:8 for field trips.
Kinder Kids Summer Camp
A summer camp for a very special age group: children who have just completed kindergarten, and those who will start kindergarten this fall. Kinder Kids provides a safe and enjoyable recreational and educational experience for young children, with an environment and theme-based activities designed especially for them. Participants will enjoy stories, art, music, science, creative play, active games, sport basics and a balance of individual and group activities.
Time Travelers Day Camp
Time Travelers Summer Day Camp takes place at Quail Hollow Ranch and is a unique summer camp for kids ages 6 to 11. California history, life science, and visual art are combined, providing hands-on, fun-filled educational activities that allow children to experience times past and develop an appreciation for nature. Exciting field trips are planned for each week to sites such as Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont and Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz.
Winter and Spring Camps
Children ages 6-12 can spend their school breaks with their friends and our trained and experienced recreation staff. Camp will be held at Aptos Village Park. Special activities are planned around themes, including games, sports, crafts, field trips and cooking projects.