City of Pasadena - PRCS Recreation Program Guide

SUMMER II 2022

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Kick-off Softball Games - 7.6.22

Pasadena Police vs Community 6-7 p.m. Robinson Park
Robinson Park
Parks11thannual Pasadena PRCS vs Pasadena Fire 7:15-8:15 p.m.

After D rk Wednesdays - 7.13.22 to 8.3.22

7.6.22 to 8.6.22 Glow Sport Family Activities:

FREE FAMILY-FRIENDLY Art Chalk Event 7/13 & 8/3 6-7:30 p.m. Robinson Park
ACTIVITIES! Villa Parke (Softball Diamond)
Baseball July 13 8-9:30 p.m. Villa Parke (Softball Diamond)
Locations: Soccer July 20 8-9:30 p.m. Villa Parke (Softball Diamond)
Villa Parke (Softball Diamond)
Grant Park Basketball July 27 8-9:30 p.m.
232 S. Michigan Ave.
Volleyball Aug. 3 8-9:30 p.m.
La Pintoresca Park
45 E. Washington Blvd. Thursdays - 7.7.22 to 8.4.22

Robinson Park Soccer 7 Vs. 7 (18-34) 7.7-8.4 6-10 p.m. Villa Parke (Soccer Field)
1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave. Villa Parke (Soccer Field)
Soccer 7 Vs. 7 (35yrs+) 7.7-8.4 6-10 p.m. Teen Ed Center
La Pintoresca The Eternals (Movie) July 7 7-9:30 p.m. Teen Ed Center
Teen Education Center La Pintoresca Park
1415 N. Raymond Ave. Black Widow (Movie) July 14 7-9:30 p.m. Robinson Park
Robinson Park Gym
Victory Park Boxing “Sparing” July 14 5-8 p.m. Teen Ed Center
2575 Paloma St. Teen Ed Center
Boxing “Sparing” July 14 5-8 p.m.
Villa Parke
363 E. Villa St. Basketball (18+) 7.14-8.4 6-10 p.m.

Washington Park Spiderman (Movie) July 21 7-9:30 p.m.
700 E. Washington Blvd.
Teen ‘Glow Zone Bash’ July 28 7-9:30 p.m.
Help us choose the
movie on our website at Fridays - 7.8.22 to 8.5.22

cityofpasadena.net/PAD Art Workshop (Armory Center for the Arts) before movie showings 6:30-8:00pm

follow us! *Movie in the Park July 8 Dusk Villa Parke

@PASADENAparksandrec COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic July 8 6-8 p.m. Villa Parke

Recreational Swim 7/8-8/4 6-9 p.m. Villa Parke Pool

*Movie in the Park July 15 Dusk Victory Park

*Movie in the Park July 22 Dusk Robinson Park

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic July 22 6-8 p.m. Robinson Park

*Movie in the Park July 29 Dusk Grant Park

*Movie in the Park Aug. 5 Dusk Washington Park

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Aug. 5 6-8 p.m. Washington Park

Pickleball Clinic (Youth & Adult) Aug. 5 5-7 p.m. Washington Park

Saturdays - 7.9.22 to 8.6.22

Recreational Swimming 7/8–8/4 6-9 p.m. Villa Parke Pool
6-9 p.m. Villa Parke Pool
Soak & Fun Nights (Pool Side) 7/16 & 7/30 6:30-8 p.m. Villa Parke Pool
6-9 p.m. Robinson Park Gym
Art Workshop (Armory Center for the Arts) 7/16 & 7/30 3-6 p.m. Robinson Park
Basketball (Youth High School) 7/16-8/4 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Washington Park
5-7 p.m. Washington Park
3 on 3 Basketball Tournament July 9 Robinson Park
6-9 p.m. Villa Parke
Handball Tournament July 9

Handball 7/16–8/6

*Movie in the Park Dusk

Aztec Dance Yankuititl 7/30

The schedule is subject to change without notice. For more information, please visit
www.cityofpasadena.net/parks-and-rec or call (626) 744-6530.

LPTEC public health department

la pintoresca teen education center

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MAYOR Victor Gordo Please note the Parks, Recreation, and Community
Services Department is closed on the following day in
VICE MAYOR Andy Wilson observance of a City holiday:

CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Independence Day
District 1 Tyron Hampton Monday, July 4, 2022
District 2 Felicia Williams
District 3 John J. Kennedy ACTIVITY GUIDE
District 4 Gene Masuda
District 5 Jessica Rivas 2 Parks after dark
District 6 Steve Madison 4 Registration Information
District 7 Andy Wilson 5 Aquatics
8 Youth
INTERIM CITY MANAGER Cynthia Kurtz 10 teen
12 Adult
The City of Pasadena City Council 14 senior
*Meets Mondays at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers. 17 Community Services
18 pasadena public library
RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION 20 Locations
Eileen Williamson, Chair 23 Farmers Market
24 afterschool adventures
*Meets the first Tuesday of each month at
6:00 p.m. at City Yards (Public Works). Fun!P a s s p o r t t o

HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Youth Scholarship Program
Jessica Xie, Chair
The City provides scholarships to eligible participants ages
*Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 17 and under who live in Pasadena or attend a Pasadena
6:00 p.m. at Jackie Robinson Community Center. Unified School District school. Scholarships are approved
based on available funding, the total gross family income,
NORTHWEST COMMISSION number of members in the household, and guidelines
Kimberly Douglas, Chair established by the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) program for Housing and other programs
*Meets the second Tuesday of each month for individuals and families of very-low to extremely-low
at 6:30 p.m. at Jackie Robinson Community Center. income. For more information on the Passport To Fun Youth
Scholarship Program, contact (626) 744-6500 or email
SENIOR COMMISSION [email protected].
Harald Zechner, Chair
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at 2:00 p.m. at Jackie Robinson Community Center.

COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
Beverley Morgan-Sandoz, Chair

*Meets the first Wednesday of each month at
6:00 p.m. at Jackie Robinson Community Center.

HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Brandon Lamar, Chair

*Meets the first Tuesday of each month
at 6:30 p.m. at Jackie Robinson Community Center.

ACCESSIBILITY AND DISABILITY COMMISSION
James Farr, Chair

*Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month
at 5:30 p.m. at Jackie Robinson Community Center.

HAHAMONGNA WATERSHED PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Mark Mastromatteo, Chair

*Meets Fourth Tuesday of the odd-numbered months
at 6:00 p.m. at City Yards (Public Works).

*All meetings are currently held virtually. Visit
www.cityofpasadena.net/commissions/ for more information.

Registration Information

register online:

www.cityofpasadena.net/reserve

pusd students:

Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) students who live outside of Pasadena pay the resident fee rate to participate in recreational classes,
programs and camps. If your child attends a PUSD school and you do not reside in Pasadena, please contact the Recreation Center listed
on the activity prior to registering your child(ren) and provide one of the following proof of enrollment documents to qualify: current student
ID badge, current copy of student’s report card, enrollment print out, or current communication/letter (i.e. fee/reduced lunch approval,
enrollment confirmation, etc.) If you have any questions or need more information, please email [email protected].

Program Title ACTIVITY GUIDE PROGRAM KEY
Description
BALLET

Point your toes in the direction of fun! Develop rhythm, strength, and
coordination with the fundamentals of ballet movement. Learn the
basic ballet positions, jumps, turns, dances, and ballet vocabulary.
Students will achieve proper placement and alignment necessary to
perform classical ballet. Ballet slippers required.

Location Robinson Park Recreation Center

03/01-04/19 5pm-6pm Tue $45/$90 Age: 7-12

Program Dates, Time, Day(s), Resident/Non-resident fee, Ages

Registration LOCATIONS

Central Park Center 37 E. Del Mar Blvd. Hours: M-F 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

(626) 744-6500

Jackie Robinson 1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave. Hours: M-Th 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Community Center (626) 744-7300 F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sa-Su Closed

Robinson Park 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave. Hours: M-Th 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Recreation Center (626) 744-7330 F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sa 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Su Closed

Villa Parke 363 E. Villa St. Hours: M-F 8:00 am-8:00 pm

Community Center (626) 744-6530 Sa 8:00 am-4:00 pm

Su Closed

Victory Park 2575 Paloma St. Hours: M-Th 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Recreation Center (626) 744-7500 F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sa 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Su Closed

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Aquatics

June 13 To august 5 SWIM LEVEL PREREQUISITES & COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
REGISTRATION
All courses based on American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim
Session II registration for Pasadena residents and Pasadena Program
Unified School District (PUSD) students opens online on
Monday, June 13. General registration begins Monday, June Level TT - Tiny Tots - (3-4 years old)
2o. NOTE: If your child is a PUSD student and non-Pasadena Class is designed for children with little or no swimming
resident, please call for assistance with registration at (626) experience, and is geared mainly towards water adjustment
744-6500. while introducing primary swimming skills.

Create your account today at
www.cityofpasadena.net/reserve
For more information, please call (626) 744-7330.

POOL LOCATIONS 1905 Lincoln Ave. Level 1
(626) 585-2025 Introduction to water activities, good habits, and overall water
Muir High School Pool safety. Blow bubbles, bobbing, float, glide and proper arm/
(Rec Swim only) leg actions on front/back and underwater object retrieval.

Villa Parke 363 E. Villa St. Level 2
Community Center Pool (626) 585-2026 Development of proper swimming techniques like front
and back crawls. Front/back floats and glides, recover to a
Blair High School Pool* 1201 S. Marengo Ave. vertical position after swimming, treading water, front and
(626) 585-2027 back crawl, underwater breath holding and object retrieval,
and water safety skills.
Pasadena High School Pool* 2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd.
Level 3
(626) 585-2024 Guided practice of previously attained skills in deeper
water. Side breathing with the front crawl, treading water,
*Pools at Blair High School and Pasadena High School will flutter, scissor, dolphin and breast stroke kicks, elementary
only have seven weeks of swim lessons, ending July 29th. backstroke, and headfirst entries into the water, non-
swimming assists, and water safety skills.
REC SWIM
Level 4
Recreation swim available Monday-Thursday Develop knowledge and techniques of all strokes and other
from 1 pm-3 pm at all pool locations. Participants are required aquatic skills including preparation for swim team. Open
to be dressed in swim attire. turns on front and back, treading water, refine front crawl
and backstroke, and improve on breast stroke, butterfly and
FEES sidestroke, introduction to diving, feet first surface dives,
survival swimming, and water safety skills including simple
Rec Swim water saving assists.
Children under 5 - Free
Youth ages 5-17 - $1.00 (Free with PUSD recent school ID) Level 5
Adults ages 18-49 - $2.50 Further coordination and refinement of strokes and
Older Adults ages 50+ - $1.00 preparation for the swim team. Continued conditioning
and stroke refinement, racing starts to streamline, flip-
Group Lesson fees per session: turns, sculling, shallow angled dives, tuck/pike dives, non-
swimming assists, and water safety skills.
The ratio of staff to patrons is 1:3 - 1:5 for levels 1-5.
register online!
Youth 12 & under $10/$65
visit www.cityofpasadena.net/reserve
Private Lessons fees per 30-minute class:

Youth 17 & under $35/$50

Adults 18 & over $35/$50

LOCKERS & SWIM ATTIRE

Locker rooms are closed and participants are required to
be dressed in swim attire for class session. Bathrooms will
remain open and outdoor showers are avaliable.

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Swim Lessons

Swim lessons are offered at 3 pools for
swim proficiency levels TT-5. All lessons
are 50 minutes in duration. All lessons
are offered 4 days per week. No class on
7/4.
For more information, please contact
Aquatics Program at (626) 744-7330.

VILLA PARKE COMMUNITY CENTER POOL - 8 sessions ONLINE registration deadline

10:00 – 10:50 a.m. Levels 1 - 3 M-Th 9 a.m. Monday (first day of the session)
11:00 – 11:50 a.m. Levels 1 - 3 M-Th 9 a.m. Monday (first day of the session)
4:00 – 4:50 p.m. Levels 1 - 3 M-Th 9 a.m. Monday (first day of the session)
5:00 – 5:50 p.m. Levels 1 - 3 M-Th 9 a.m. Monday (first day of the session)
6:00 – 6:50 p.m. Levels 1 - 3 M-Th 9 a.m. Monday (first day of the session)

PASADENA & BLAIR HIGH SCHOOL POOLS -7 sessions ONLINE registration deadline

10:00 – 10:50 a.m. Levels TT - 5 M-Th 9 a.m. Monday (first day of the session)
M-Th 9 a.m. Monday (first day of the session)
11:00 – 11:50 a.m. Levels TT - 5 M-Th 9 a.m. Monday (first day of the session)
M-Th 9 a.m. Monday (first day of the session)
4:00 – 4:50 p.m. Levels 1 – 5 M-Th 9 a.m. Monday (first day of the session)

5:00 – 5:50 p.m. Levels 1 – 5

Levels 1 – 5
Rec swim6:00–6:50p.m.

Villa, pasadena & Blair pools no registration required

1:00pm-3:30pm All LEVELS M-Th

MUIR pool no registration required

4:00pm-6:30pm All LEVELS M-Th

Age Limit For Recreation Swim

For your safety, children ten (10) years and younger must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
This includes pool, locker room, shower, and pool deck. One adult per child. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Swim Attire

Bathing suits are required. No cutoff or shorts below the knees are allowed. Exposed undergarments are prohibited.
Proper swim attire consist of elastic or drawstring trunks, no pockets, zippers, or buttons, one or two-piece swimsuit. Body
suits are not allowed.
Toddlers: Parents: please have your child attempt to use restroom before entering water.

Diarrhea

Persons having currently active diarrhea or who have had active diarrhea within the previous 14 days shall not be allowed to
enter the pool water. Thank you.

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PARENT & ME GROUP SWIM LESSONS

This swim class is for parents and infants with a focus
on water adjustment, safety skills and practices. This
class will equip parents with information on proper holds
and safe submersion to help them become confident
handling their infants in the water and help the infants
adapt to the water. Please note: a parent (legal guardian)
must be in the water at all times during class. This class
will provide 30 minutes of lessons with instructor and 15
minutes for guardian and child to explore skills in water.

Villa Parke Community Center POOL YOUTH PRIVATE SWIM LESSON
06/13-08/03 9am-9:45am M, W $50/$100 Age: 6m-3
Private swim lessons for youth are 30 minutes and will
ADULT WATER AEROBICS be offered at Pasadena High School. All levels are based
on the American Red Cross Learn-to Swim Program.
Get in shape with a water aerobics workout! Our friendly Ratio of Instructor to participant is 1 to 1. Lessons are
staff make workouts fun and exciting. The pool is one Saturday a week and $35 per class. Lessons will
accessible to everyone and the water is kept warm. This be offered for 7 weeks (June 18 - July 23). For more
is a great opportunity for an invigorating, toning, and information, please contact the Aquatics Program at (626)
cardio-conditioning workout. This class gives you all the
workout without the impact on your joints. Fee listed is 744-7330.
per class.

Villa Parke Community Center POOL Age: 18-49 Pasadena High School
06/14-08/04 9am-9:45am T, TH $8

6/18-7/23 10am-10:30am Sat $35/$50 Age: 5-17
Sat $35/$50 Age: 5-17
Pasadena High School 6/18-7/23 10:30am-11am Sat $35/$50 Age: 5-17
06/13-07/27 9am-9:45am Sat $35/$50 Age: 5-17
M, W $8 Age: 18-49 6/18-7/23 11am-11:30pm

OLDER ADULT WATER AEROBICS 6/18-7/23 11:30am-12pm

Get in shape with a water aerobics workout! Our friendly ADULT PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
staff make workouts fun and exciting. The pool is
accessible to everyone and the water is kept warm. This Private swim lessons for adults are 30 minutes and will
is a great opportunity for an invigorating, toning, and be offered at Pasadena High School. All levels are based
cardio-conditioning workout. This class gives you all the on the American Red Cross Learn-to Swim Program.
workout without the impact on your joints. Fee listed is Ratio of Instructor to participant is 1 to 1. Lessons are
per class. one Saturday a week and $35 per class. Lessons will
be offered for 7 weeks (June 18 - July 23). For more
Villa Parke Community Center POOL Age: 50/up information, please contact the Aquatics Program at (626)
06/14-08/04 9am-9:45am T, TH $4
744-7330.

Pasadena High School Pasadena High School
06/13-07/27 9am-9:45am
M, W $4 Age: 50/up 6/18-7/23 10am-10:30am Sat $35/$50 Age: 18/up
Sat $35/$50 Age: 18/up
6/18-7/23 10:30am-11am Sat $35/$50 Age: 18/up
Sat $35/$50 Age: 18/up
6/18-7/23 11am-11:30am

6/18-7/23 11:30am-12pm

register online!

visit www.cityofpasadena.net/reserve

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youtH COLORING OUTSIDE THE LINES
Learn new ways to use familiar drawing tools in a fun,
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
supportive environment. Draw the things you love under
All classes will comply with Pasadena Public Health
Department COVID-19 guidelines and will only take place the instruction of an experienced artist. Information on
if allowable under the current Health Order.
how to log into the class and how to pick up the class art

kit provided at registration.

Virtual

07/12-08/16 5pm-6pm Tue $18.75 Age: 5-10

CERAMICS

Have fun discovering all the ways you can work with
clay to create exciting art. Introduction to basic pinching,
coiling, and slab hand building techniques and glazing.

Villa Parke Community Center

07/16-08/20 10am-11:30am Sat FREE/$134 Age: 6-12

GUITAR
This beginner class is a fun and great interactive way

to learn guitar in a friendly setting. Students will learn

chords, music theory and technic. Show your skills at

your next family gathering!

Victory Park Recreation Center

07/15-08/19 4pm-5pm Fri $34/$68 Age: 8-12

ADVENTURES IN THE GARDEN PIANO (VIRTUAL)

Learn and create art inspired by all the plants and Virtual piano classes are offered to build a foundation
creatures that keep you and your garden healthy and of music theory and basic concepts of reading music.
beautiful. Students learn the basics of fingering, rhythm, timing
tempos, and dynamics by doing exercises and playing
Villa Parke Community Center songs. Intermediate students will take their learning to
07/13-08/17 6pm-8:30pm Wed FREE Age: All Ages the next level with more complex technics and tunes.
Each student will be assigned loaner keyboards, if
AZTEC DANCE needed, to use for the duration of the session.

Participate in traditional Aztec Indian dance steps, 07/11-08/15 4pm-5pm Mon $34/$68 Age: 7-17
style, movement, drum rhythms, and songs. 07/11-08/15 5:30pm-6:30pm Mon $34/$68 Age: 7-17
Workshops start with basic movements and then 07/14-08/18 4pm-5pm Thu $34/$68 Age: 7-17
progress to choreographed dance steps. All classes 07/14-08/18 5:30pm-6:30pm Thu $34/$68 Age: 7-17
are accompanied by live Aztec drumming. This class
combines youth and adult instruction. For more HOLLYWOOD SUPER STARS!
information call (323) 363-5931.
Is your child a superstar in the making, and loves to be
Washington STEAM Multilingual Academy middle school on the stage? Introducing our new Theater Arts program
07/13-08/17 6pm-8:30pm Wed FREE Age: All Ages for kids! Learn to act, dance and sing on stage! Students
learn fun acting games, musical songs, and even how
BALLET FOLKLORICO to dance on stage! Your child will be taught how to be a
SUPERSTAR while gaining confidence by performing in
Baila con nosotros! (Come dance with us!) Learn the front of a LIVE audience!! Students will also participate in
rich movements of this traditional Mexican heritage musicals and plays!! Sign up now, space is limited!
dance as well as the unique dances that represent each
state in Mexico in this fun and popular dance program. Villa Parke Community Center
Participants will learn choreography, and increase their
fitness levels while enjoying this traditional art of dance 07/16-08/20 11:30am-12:30pm Sat $34/$68 Age: 5-8
expression.
07/16-08/20 12:45pm-1:45pm Sat $34/$68 Age: 9-13
Robinson Park Recreation Center
07/11-08/15 6:30pm-7:30pm Mon $34/$68 Age: 4-17

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$10

youth sports programs

for pasadena residents & PUSD Students

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS SUMMER MIGHTY MITES BASKETBALL

All youth sports programs will comply with Pasadena Summer Mighty Mites basketball will introduce youth
Public Health Department COVID-19 guidelines and will ages 5-8 to the fundamentals of basketball including
only take place if allowable under the current Health shooting, dribbling, passing, defense, and hand-eye
Order. Weather, air quality, and health orders may cause coordination in a safe and fun environment.
postponements and/or cancellations.
Participants will learn from experienced youth sports
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: instructors on Saturdays. Following training, participants
Registration is now open online at : will apply what they have learned in short practice
www.cityofpasadena.net/reserve games. Space is limited.
League dates, times , and locations, are subject to
change. SCHEDULE:
Dates: Saturday, July 9 - Saturday, July 30, 2022
SUMMER YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE Times: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Ages/Locations:
The summer youth basketball league offers recreation • Ages 5-6 - Victory Park Gym, 2575 Paloma St.
and competitive league play for youth in grades 3rd- • 9:00 am - 10:00 am
8th. Each team will have the opportunity to play four
round robin games. The summer league will offer games • Ages 7-8 - Robinson Park Gym, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave.
only - no playoffs or championships. Participants will • 9:00 am - 10:30 am
be introduced to the fundamentals of the game in a FEE:
team setting by experienced youth sports instructors. • $10 for Pasadena Residents/PUSD Students
League games are typically played at McKinley School, • $95 for non-residents
Robinson Park, Victory Park, and/or Washington STEAM
Multilingual Academy Middle School Gym. Participants
wishing to enter the league, but not on a current team,
will be referred to teams at McKinley, Robinson, Victory, or
Washington. Teams will begin practice on Monday, June
13th.

SCHEDULE: N(OOUNT-DCOOONRTSA)CT BOXING PROGRAM
Dates: Tuesday, July 5 - Saturday, July 30, 2022
Divisions: Join us for coed, non-contact Olympic-style boxing. The
• A: 7th/8th Grade - Thursday and/or Friday games. Villa-Parke boxing program is fundamentally structured
• B: 5th/6th Grade - Wednesday and/or Saturday geared towards health and fitness. Training will focus
on improving overall fitness, mental and physical health
games. in a fun, non-contact boxing program. Boxing greatly
• C: 3rd/4th Grade - Tuesday and/or Saturday games. helps in the development of social skills, self-confidence,
FEE: leadership, character and sportsmanship.
• $10 for Pasadena Residents/PUSD Students
• $95 for non-residents Villa Park M-F $10 Age: 8-17
07/11-09/02 4pm-5pm M-F $10 Age: 8-17
register online! 07/11-09/02 5:15pm-6:15pm

visit www.cityofpasadena.net/reserve

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TEEN TEAMBUILDING A SUMMER PROJECT

Interested in creating your own community events? Join
other teens in discussing, planning and volunteering for
the End of Summer Celebration. Each year, members
work in teams to create a fun and memorable summer
project. Students will learn valuable team building skills
such as communication, listening, creativity, organization
and responsibility as they execute their summer project.

La Pintoresca Teen Education Center

06/14-07/26 1PM-2:30pm TUE Age: 12-17

SCREEN PRINTING
Learn the basics of screen printing and create your own

art on a poster or t-shirt.

La Pintoresca Teen Education Center

06/14-07/26 3pm-4:30pm TUE Age: 12-17

LPTEC CAFE

Nothing equals the learning experience of a cooking
class. You will have the opportunity to use your five
senses to see, hear, smell, touch and taste everything
including the final prepared dish.

La Pintoresca Teen Education Center

06/16-07/28 1PM-2:30pm TH Age: 12-17

LA PINTORESCA TEEN EDUCATION CENTER RECREATIONAL SWIM
Fight off the heat in an hour of free recreation swim at
La Pintoresca Teen Education Center provides recreational your local swimming pool. Join your peers as you "dive-
programs for youth ages 12 to 17 in a safe and positive in" to fun every Tuesday and Thursday. Participants must
environment. The Teen Center offers organized instructional wear appropriate swim attire and follow swimming pool
programs such as Tutoring, Science, Math, Art Studio, rules. We will meet at La Pintoresca Teen Education
DIY Projects, Poetry, Teen Talk, Film Making, Ceramics, Center and then go to Villa Parke Pool.
Photography, and College Readiness. It also offers
opportunities for unstructured activities such as game La Pintoresca Teen Education Center
playing, socializing, club meetings, and outdoor recreational
play. All programming is designed to support personal, 06/21-07/28 3pm-5pm Tue,THU Age: 12-17
academic, and socioemotional growth.
FILM MAKING 101
In this introductory class, students learn the incredible
Facility amenities include an iMac computer lab, game
tables, video game studio, teen lounge, outdoor space, and creative power that post-production provides the
free Wi-Fi. The Teen Center operates Monday 12pm-7pm
and Tuesday through Friday 2pm-7pm. For more information, filmaker. Teens will learn how to film videos on digital

please call (626) 345-0706. cameras and transfer files to the iMac computers, edit

video clips, edit sound, save final production, make

copies and post their final production online.

TEEN SUMMER La Pintoresca Teen Education Center

Teen Summer provides personal, social and recreational 06/16-07/28 2:30pm-4pm THU Age: 12-17

activities for youth ages 12 to 17. See classes below.

06/13-07/29 1pm-5pm M-F FREE/$50 Age: 12-17 TEEN TALK

RECREATIONAL SPORTS Teens face many issues and decisions. Teen Talk will

Join us as we play some of America's favorite sports such as help teens understand social issues teens struggle with

basketball, soccer, volleyball, dodgeball, and flag football. today while learning about themselves. Providing a safe

Play with camp peers, challenge other youth groups and space to express themselves will help them develop

prepare for the final showdown of Staff vs Teens at the end of the confidence they need to make healthy choices.

the summer. Topics to be discussed include bullying, body image,

La Pintoresca Teen Education Center overscheduling, peer pressure, academic problems and

06/13-07/29 1PM-2:30pm M, F Age: 12-17 social media.

La Pintoresca Teen Education Center

06/17-07/29 1PM-2:30pm FRI Age: 12-17

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youth

ambassadors

Ambassador Program Opportunities
Include:
• Pasadena Art Night
• FAFSA, Scholarship, and College Training
• Ronald McDonald’s House of Charity –
Walk for Kids
• Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K
• Partnerships with multiple City
departments & local non-profits

Program Benefits:
• Exposes students to new experiences and
opportunities
• Builds confidence
• Creates leadership skills
• Provides work readiness training
• Become part of the alumni network

Program Requirements:
• Age range: 14 – 18
• Attend a high school in Pasadena
• Maintain a 2.5 GPA
• Must have access to email and internet

To view the website, please visit www.
cityofpasadena.net/northwest/youth-
ambassadors/
For more information, please call (626)
744-6879 or email youthambassadors@
cityofpasadena.net

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adult BALLET FOLKLORICO

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS Baila con nosotros! (Come dance with us!) Learn the
rich movements of this traditional Mexican heritage
Adult fitness will be offered in accordance with Pasadena dance as well as the unique dances that represent each
Public Health Department protocols. state in Mexico in this fun and popular dance program.
Participants will learn choreography, increase their
fitness levels and will enjoy this traditional art of dance
expression.

Washington STEAM Multilingual Academy middle school

07/12-08/16 6:30pm-7:30pm Tue $34/$68 Age: 18/up

ADVENTURES IN THE GARDEN

Learn and create art inspired by all the plants and
creatures that keep you and your garden healthy and
beautiful.

Villa Parke Community Center

07/13-08/17 6pm-8:30pm Wed FREE Age: All Ages

AEROBICS DANCE FITNESS BOOTCAMP

Let’s dance! This classic workout will get you in shape Looking for a fun and rigorous workout? Bootcamp is
while building, strength, stamina, coordination, muscle a type of high-intensity interval training (HIIT), bursts
tone and balance through fun, repetitive movement of all of intense activity alternating with intervals of lighter
muscle groups with very low impact. This popular class is activity.  Bootcamp will work the heart and lungs, and
a perfect way to dust off those sneakers and get back in give almost every muscle in your body a workout. This
shape! class incorporates a warm-up and cool- down, body
weight exercises, running, stretching, and relays.
Robinson Park Recreation Center Everyone is welcome!
07/13-08/17 6:30pm-7:30pm Wed $34/$68 Age: 18/up
Victory Park Recreation Center
ADAPTIVE ART (VIRTUAL) 07/16-08/20 9:15am-10:15am Sat $30/$60 Age: 18/up

Express yourself! This virtual class provides opportunities FIT360
for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
to express themselves through art. Instructor is an Join us for 360 degrees of heart pumping, fat burning
experienced art specialist. Participants will explore and muscle toning circuit training! This fast paced, full
their artistic skills through drawing and writing. Zoom body workout will challenge individuals of all fitness
credentials are located in receipt notes. Art supplies levels. If you’re looking to burn calories, tone your body
will be available for pick up at Villa Parke. For more and improve your overall fitness, then FIT360 is the class
information about Adaptive Recreation, please call (626) for you!
744-6530 or email [email protected].
Victory Park
Virtual 07/11-08/15 6pm-7pm Mon $34/$68 Age: 18/up
07/13-08/17 6pm-7:30pm Wed FREE Age: 18/up 07/13-08/17 6pm-7pm Wed $34/$68 Age: 18/up

AZTEC DANCE register online!

Participate in traditional Aztec Indian dance steps, visit www.cityofpasadena.net/reserve
style, movement, drum rhythms, and songs.
Workshops start with basic movements and then
progress to choreographed dance steps. All classes
are accompanied by live Aztec drumming. This class
combines youth and adult instruction. For more
information call (323) 363-5931.

Washington STEAM Multilingual Academy middle school
07/13-08/17 6pm-8:30pm Wed FREE Age: All Ages

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NON-CONTACT BOXING PROGRAM

(OUTDOORS)
Join us for non-contact Olympic-style boxing geared

towards health and fitness led by experienced

instructors. Training will focus on improving overall

fitness, mental and physical health in a fun,

non-contact boxing program. Boxing greatly helps in the

development of social skills, self-confidence, leadership,

character and sportsmanship.

Victory Park

07/11-09/02 12pm-1pm M-F $32.50/$65 Age: 18/up

07/11-09/02 1pm-2pm M-F $32.50/$65 Age: 18/up

REC FITNESS

Join us for a fun and interactive outdoor fitness class for
adults with disabilities! Rec Fitness aims to help build
self-esteem, improve social interaction, improve focus
and function of daily living skills all while having fun and
getting fit!

Victory Park

07/12-08/16 3:30pm-4:30pm Tue FREE Age: 18/up

ZUMBA The San Gabriel Valley LGBTQ Center is a
California Non-Profit Corporation, 501(c)
Forget the workout, come to the Zumba Party! (3), founded in 2011. Our mission is to
Zumba is a fitness program that combines Latin and promote a safe and inclusive San Gabriel
international music rhythms. Participants practice Valley for people of all orientations
moves from dance styles like cumbia, merengue, salsa, and gender identities. We aim to enrich
samba, belly dancing and many more! Zumba routines the lives of LGBTQ+ San Gabriel Valley
incorporate interval training alternating between fast and residents by:
slow rhythms to help improve your cardiovascular fitness.
Come join the party! • Fostering advocacy, education, and
respect for individuals
Victory Park Recreation Center
• Encouraging cultural diversity,
07/16-08/20 8am-9am Sat $34/$68 Age: 18/up healthy living, and full achievement of
personal potential
register online!
• Improving the overall visibility of the
visit www.cityofpasadena.net/reserve SGV LGBTQ community within the
general population

• Providing locally available, culturally
competent programs and services

• Promoting interconnection amongst
the SGV LGBTQ community

For more information, please visit
www.sgvlgbtq.org. Follow us on social
media at @sgvlgbtq

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older adults

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

Older Adult classes will be offered in accordance with
Pasadena Public Health Department protocols.

MIXED MEDIA MADNESS
Have fun drawing and painting! Explore watercolor,

collage, and a variety of other media by expressing

yourself and creating individual artworks “to go!”

Jackie Robinson Community Center

07/11-08/15 1:30pm-3pm Mon FREE Age: 50/up

IN THE STUDIO (VIRTUAL)

Artists will provide a fun environment where beginners
can begin to explore basic art techniques and more
experienced participants can experiment with more
sophisticated approaches. Processes will include
drawing and painting, collage, drawing with charcoal,
watercolor and basic clay hand building.

Virtual

07/12-08/16 12pm-1:30pm Tue FREE Age: 50/up

DANCE FITNESS

Dance your way to health! Move your body to the rhythm
of music and improve your health with this low-impact
dance fitness class customized specifically for older

adults.

Jackie Robinson Community Center
07/12-08/18 1:30pm-2:30pm TU, TH FREE Age: 50/up

LINE DANCING

Come out and line dance! Line dance is choreographed
dance with a repeated sequence of steps with dancers
in one or more lines or rows. The fun and unique
movements will keep your heart healthy, improve your
balance and stimulate your mind. Learn it all at your own

pace while you make new friends!

Jackie Robinson Community Center
07/13-08/17 12PM-1PM WED FREE Age: 50/up
07/15-08/19 12PM-1PM FRI FREE Age: 50/up

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Pasadena FILM HISTORY
senior center
Let’s take a trip back to the golden ages of cinema from
The Pasadena Senior Center provides recreational, the beginning, covering some of the most significant film
educational and wellness activities for seniors age genres. We’ll discuss how the films influenced the times
50 and older. Located at 85 East Holly Street in Old and how the times influenced the films, which still to
Pasadena, the Senior Center is a place where seniors this day bear relevance. This course will give you a clear
can gather to meet friends for coffee, attend educational sense of the writer, director, and actor’s journey, and will
lectures or participate in fitness classes, interest clubs break down the films that defy the moral and intellectual
and games such as pool, backgammon, chess and trends of a given era, while tapping into the culture,
checkers. The membership is $45/year (rates are subject social and economic values that defined the period of
to change) plus the class fee (listed in the classes below)
to participate. Non-members can participate in classes history during which they were written and made.
for the class prices listed below plus an additional $10.
For more information on the Pasadena Senior Center, 50+ W 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm Fee: $60 per 10 week session
please visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org, email info@
pasadenaseniorcenter.org or call (626) 795-4331 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR IPAD AND
IPHONE (BEGINNERS)

Whether you’re new to your iPad or iPhone, or want to
learn the different features that your device can offer,
then this class is for you. From updating and changing
your settings to taking pictures and editing videos, this
class is for the everyday user. Bring your own device or
borrow one from PSC.

50+ Fri 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Fee: $55 per 10 week session

SUMMER Session 7/11 - 9/17 GETTING TO KNOW YOU IDEVICE
(ADVANCED)
ART & JOY OF SEWING
Did you know your iPhone and iPad can be used in
Beginning and advanced students are welcome. almost every aspect of your life? Don’t let your iDevice be
Additional supplies may be required to be purchased. simply a phone in your pocket or backpack. In this class,
learn the inner workings of your Apple device and the
50+ M 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Fee: $85 per 10 week session functionalities of your incredible tool. Think your iDevice
might be dated? Here’s your chance to play with a newer
FRENCH CLASSES (VIA ZOOM) device to help you decided if now is the time to upgrade.
If you are a beginner, it is highly recommended that
Whether you’re new or want to continue learning the you begin your Apple Journey with the “Getting to your
beautiful French language, our French class levels will iPhone and iPad” class before taking this course. Space is
accommodate your skill level. limited.

French 1: W 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm 50+ Tues 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Fee: $55 per 10 week session
French 2: M 9:30 am – 11 am
French 3: M 11:00 am – 12:30 am BALLROOM LINE DANCING
French 4: W 11:00 am – 12:30 am
French 5: W 9:30 – 11:00 am Seniors love Ballroom Line Dancing because it’s fun,
50+ Fee: $55 per 10 week session (individual class level) easy to learn and they can dance to all the beautiful
ballroom music without a partner. “Ballroom line dancing”
INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH is line dancing with a twist. Students will learn the basic
steps of many ballroom dances (e.g., Foxtrot, Cha Cha,
Welcome to Spanish! This class will be a fun introduction etc.) in a line dance format. Students will also learn the
to greetings, vocabulary, and grammar in a foreign most popular line dances such as “New York New York,”
language. Class will be a fun learning experience with a “Mambo 5,” “Electric Slide,” and others. Students will learn
qualified Spanish teacher in which we will share in class the basic patterns and character of each dance, as well
discussion and conversation. as how to recognize the music. At the end of each class,
students should feel comfortable dancing through an
50+ Tue 9:00 am - 10:00 am Fee: $55 per 10 week session entire song at dance parties and weddings.

50+ W 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Fee: $55 per 10 week session

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BOLLYX LOW IMPACT, DANCE CARDIO CHAIR AEROBICS (HYBRID)
CLASS (ZOOM ONLY)
This course offers a combination of low-impact and chair
BollyX is a Bollywood-inspired dance-fitness program aerobics and the use of weights. Participants will tone
that combines dynamic choreography with the hottest their muscles and increase flexibility.
music from around the world. The 50-minute cardio
workout cycles between higher and lower-intensity 50+ F 9:30 am-10:15 am Fee: $55 per 10 week session
dance sequences to get you moving, sweating, and
motivated all at the same time. At the very core of a PEP UP YOUR LIFE (ZOOM ONLY)
BollyX workout is the inspiration it draws from the music
and dance of Bollywood, the film industry of India. The Designed to improve strength, balance and flexibility,
BollyX Low Impact program has all the same energy this introductory level class will improve the way you feel
and swag as the original BollyX format but without high about your health and body, while increasing muscle
impact dance movements. This format was designed mass and bone density. Participants work at their own
for individuals who love to dance and prefer or need pace and within their own comfort range.
low impact choreography. No prior dance experience
is required—just a positive attitude! Improve your 50+ SAT 9:30 am – 10:30 am Fee: $40 per 10 week session
coordination and mind-body awareness, and come join
us on the “movie set” as you unleash your inner rock star PILATES (ZOOM ONLY)
low impact-style.
Mat Pilates improves strength, flexibility, balance,
50+ F 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm Fee: $55 per 10 week session and coordination through an effective mind and body
workout. The program focuses on the core postural
TAP muscles, which help keep the body balanced and are
essential to providing support for the spine. Pilates
This is a fun class that starts with a 5-minute tap warmup exercises teach awareness of breath and alignment of
and stretch. Then we continue with some choreographed the spine, and strengthen the torso muscles. It is highly
routines for performance or just for fun. We use all versatile for meeting people’s different needs, including
kinds of music like pop, jazz, and Broadway. We also do those who are deconditioned or post-rehabilitation.

standard tap routines like the Shim Sham Shimmy. 50+ T 9:15 am – 10:15 am Fee: $40 per 8 week session

50+ T 10:30 am - 11:30 pm Fee: $10 per class (ongoing) QIGONG & TAI CHI
50+ F 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Fee: $10 per class (ongoing)
This class combines the basic concept and theory of
ZUMBA GOLD chi and chi movement to enhance your physical and
spiritual well-being and increase your youthful vitality and
This is a fitness program designed to take the exciting longevity.
Latin and international dance rhythms of Zumba and
bring them to the active older adult. This exhilarating 50+ TH 10:00 am - 11:00 pm Fee: $45 per 8 week session
program is so easy to follow that people of any age can 50+ TH 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Fee: $45 per 8 week session
enjoy it. Instructor: Hector Ramirez
STRENGTH TRAINING (ZOOM ONLY)
50+ M 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Fee: $55 per 10 week session
Learn how to strengthen your body without access to
ACUPRESSURE AND REFLEXOLOGY workout machines. This virtual strength class uses free
(ZOOM ONLY) weights, bands, ankle weights, or anything you can use
around your house to create resistance. Every large
Learn how to use acupressure and reflexology to muscle group in the body will experience resistance to
improve the quality of your life on a physical, emotional promote muscle building in the comfort of your home.
and spiritual level. While acupressure therapy will help
relieve tension as well as promote the body’s production 50+ M & TH 10:00 am–11:00 am Fee: $110 per 8 week session
of endorphins and natural painkillers, reflexology is a
type of massage that involves applying different amounts YOGA (HYBRID)
of pressure to the feet, hands, and ears. You will have the
opportunity to ask questions regarding specific issues. Yoga is valuable for everyone: the young, the old,
beginners, and advanced practitioners. Each student
50+ F 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Fee: $55 per 10 week session proceeds at his or her own pace. Yoga’s emphasis is on
the precise alignment of the body in the asanas (poses)
and the careful sequencing and timings of the asanas.

50+ W 9:00 am–10:30 am Fee: $55 per 10 week session

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community PASSPORT ACCEPTANCE SERVICE - NEW!
services
U.S. Citizens may apply for their U.S. Passport with our
trained Passport Acceptance Agents. Photos can be
taken on site for $10.

Jackie Robinson Community Center

By appointment only. Please call (626) 744-7300.

TAY LINK
Linkage to program services for youth 18-24 years of age

COMMUNITY SERVICES who are at risk and/or in need of help towards housing,

Community Services Representatives are available mental health, health care, recreational activities and/
by appointment to assist the public with the following
services: small claims, restraining orders, responses or daily hygiene and nutritional needs. Sponsored by
to restraining orders, unlawful detainers, landlord/
tenant issues, social security forms, CalFresh, GR the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
forms, unemployment claims, state disability, Medi-Cal,
CalWORKs, legal name change, housing applications, Innovation 2 grant, the program aims to provide culturally
and referrals.
and linguistically sensitive services while helping youth
Jackie Robinson Community Center
M-F 8am-5pm Year-round Fees vary find connection to community resources. By appointment
By appointment only. Please call (626) 744-7300.
only. Please call (626) 744-7234 for more information.
Villa Parke Community Center
M-F 8am-5pm Year-round Fees vary Jackie Robinson Community Center
By appointment only. Please call (626) 744-6530 .
M-Th 8Am-5pm Year-round Free 18-24 yrs

Every other Friday 8am-4pm Year-rounD Free 18-24 yrs

HOUSING RIGHTS CENTER OPTIONS FOR LEARNING HEAD START
PASADENA
Expanded programs include a Litigation Department,
Outreach, and Education Department, discrimination The Head Start Program is innovative, creative and
investigation and landlord/tenant counseling. For the dedicated to enhancing the lives of its children,
safety and health of your family services are offered by parents, staff and community volunteers. Services
phone or online until further notice. Please call (626) 791- offered: education, parent involvement, social services,
health training, special needs, and nutrition. For more
0211 or (800) 477-5977 for more information. information, call (626) 204-8900.

Villa Parke Community Center

M-F 8:15-11:45 am & 12:15-3:45 pm

WIC PROGRAM
A program of the Pasadena Public Health Department,

WIC is a supplemental food program and nutrition

education for eligible pregnant and breastfeeding

virtual women, infants, and children up to the age of 5.
M-F 8am-5pm
Year-round Free Closed every other Friday and City Holidays. For more

information, please visit www.cityofpasadena.net/

GEMLINK PROGRAM publichealth/wic or call call (626) 744-6520.

The GEMLINK Program offers resources to older Villa Parke Community Center
adults who are 60 or over who are at risk of becoming
homeless or those experiencing homelessness. On- M-Th 8am-5pm Year-round
site resources include service linkage to community
resources, breakfast, lunch, snacks, laundry and shower IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE
access. Services are provided to participants, regardless
of income. Clients must enroll in the program to receive Community Service staff assist individuals seeking an
services. Sponsored by the Los Angeles County adjustment in status, advocacy, referral, and information
Department of Mental Health, Innovation 2. For more regarding family petitions, Deferred Action Childhood
information, please call 626-744-7200. By appointment Arrival (DACA), citizenship, and registry. By appointment
only. only.

Jackie Robinson Community Center Jackie Robinson Community Center Fees vary
M-F 8am-5pm Year-round Fees vary
M-Th 9am-5pm Year-round 60 + Villa Parke Community Center
M-F 8am-5pm Year-round

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Public ONE CITY, ONE STORY SUMMER 2022
library
Stealing Home: Los Angeles, the Dodgers, and the Lives
Caught in Between
Conversation with author Eric Nusbaum
Saturday, June 25 • 3 p.m. • Robinson Park Community
Room, 1081 North Fair Oaks

Join us as we welcome author Eric Nusbaum to discuss his
book Stealing Home: Los Angeles, the Dodgers, and the
Lives Caught in Between. A question-and-answer session
and book signing will follow.

One City, One Story is sponsored by The Friends of the
Pasadena Public Library and Pasadena Literary Alliance –
Pasadena Festival of Women Authors.

SUMMER READING AND ACTIVITY CALIFORNIA STATE PARK PASS
PROGRAM
Check out a free state park vehicle day-use pass at your
Join in the fun of Pasadena Public Library’s 2022 local Pasadena Public Library. Passes are available to all
Summer Reading and Activity Program! library card users. If you don’t have a library card, visit your
Read Beyond the Beaten Path • June 4-July 30 local branch to get one. The library card and park pass are
For all ages. free!

How it works The California State Library Parks Pass can be checked out
• Visit any Pasadena Public Library site to sign up – it’s for up to 14 days and is valid for entry of one passenger
quick and easy. vehicle with capacity of nine people or less or one
• Once you’re signed up, you’ll receive a Read Beyond highway-licensed motorcycle at over 200 participating
the Beaten Path activity booklet to start your summer state park units.
reading and learning journey. You’ll also get a free
book to keep, just for joining (while supplies last). Getting into the outdoors is the perfect way to connect
• Complete different activities and keep track of them. with nature, family and friends but it is important to do so
• Receive prizes when you complete 5, 10 and 20 responsibly. Please protect yourself and your family by
activity milestones. learning about the park you are visiting before heading out,
• Have fun connecting with your library and wearing appropriate clothing, staying prepared by bringing
community! the essentials like enough food and water, and knowing
your comfort level to avoid injuries.
Prefer to participate online?
You can do that too! Sign up at California State Park Passes are provided in partnership
https://pasadena.beanstack.org and join in the fun. with the First Partner’s Office and the California State
Library to California Public Libraries for check-out to library
Want more details? Visit https://cityofpasadena. card holders.
libguides.com/summer-reading.

Be on the lookout for our Summer Brochure which will
have even more info on the summer fun!

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community Pasadena parks, recreation and
garden community services REFUND POLICy

The Villa Verde Rooftop Community Garden is hosted by Program/Activity Registrations/Aquatics
the City of Pasadena's Parks, Recreation and Community Refunds must be requested in writing at least ten
Services Department. The community garden aligns with the (10) calendar days prior to the activity/program
Department's mission to preserve and improve the physical, start date. A customer receipt must accompany the
social, and economic health of Pasadena neighborhoods by refund request, and a 20% administrative charge
delivering inclusive, innovative, and progressive recreational may be deducted. Failure to cancel prior to ten (10)
and community service programs. The garden is a 501(c) calendar days from the activity/program start date
(3) nonprofit organization and a member of the Los Angeles will forfeit all paid fees.
Community Garden Council, which provides administrative
support to a large network of community gardens in Los Afterschool Program
Angeles County. Refunds must be requested in writing, and received
by the Afterschool Adventures Program office prior
GARDEN HOURS: to the week and/or month that the child(ren) will
not attend. A 20% administrative charge may be
Mon - Fri • 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. deducted. Failure to cancel prior will forfeit all paid
Sat • 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. fees.
Sun • Closed
For more information, please call the Villa Parke Summer Camp
Community Center at (626) 744-6530 or email Refunds must be requested in writing, and received
[email protected]. by the Summer Camp Program office prior to
the week and/or month that the child(ren) will
OPPORTUNITIES AT THE GARDEN not attend. A 20% administrative charge may be
deducted. Failure to cancel prior will forfeit all paid
Become a member of a vibrant community and learn to grow fees.
your own food! Garden plot member fees are only $3-$6 per
month. Please send inquires to [email protected]. Memberships
All membership sales are final.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Point-of-Sale
Interested in helping us grow? As a volunteer organization, we No refunds provided once services have been
rely heavily on volunteers to help us accomplish our mission. rendered.
We welcome all skill levels and both short-term or long-term
commitments. Interested parties, please send an email to Facility Reservations/Permits
[email protected]. The individual to whom the permit was issued is
required to notify the Facility Reservations Desk or
Special Events Office in writing of any cancellation.
Notification provided to the Reservation Desk shall
be by one of the following methods:
1. Email: [email protected]
2. In-Person Delivery: Victory Park,

2575 Paloma St., Pasadena, CA 91107.

Cancellation date will be the date the written
notification is received by the Facility Reservations
Desk or Special Events Office. The following is the
breakdown of the refund:
• 31+ Calendar days prior to reservation: 100% refund
• 11-30 Calendar days prior to reservation: 80% refund
• 0-10 Calendar days prior to reservation: Forfeit all fees

For more information, please email
[email protected] or call
(626) 744-4386.

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locations of facilities

PRE-SCHOOLS ALL PARKS ARE OPEN FROM MON-SUN 6:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. OR

Burbank Early Education Center 2046 N. Allen Ave. 1 DAWN TO DUSK. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT WWW.

CITYOFPASADENA.NET/PARKS

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Altadena Elementary School 743 E Calaveras St. 2 CITYWIDE PARKS

Cleveland Elementary School (Closed) 524 Palisade St. 3 Brookside Park 360 North Arroyo Blvd. 32
33
Don Benito Fundamental School 3700 Denair St. 4 Hahamongna Park Oak Grove Dr & Foothill Blvd. 34

Field Elementary School 3600 E Sierra Madre Blvd. 5 Lower Arroyo Seco South of 134 Freeway 35
36
Franklin Elementary School (Closed) 527 W Ventura St. 6 37
38
Hamilton Elementary School 2089 Rose Villa St. 7 COMMUNITY PARKS 39

Jackson Elementary School 593 W Woodbury Rd. 8 Central Park 275 South Raymond Ave. 40
41
Jefferson Elementary School (Closed) 1500 E Villa St. 9 Memorial Park 85 East Holly 42
43
Longfellow Elementary School 1065 E Washington Blvd. 10 Robinson Park 1081 North Fair Oak Ave. 44
45
Madison Elementary School 515 Ashtabula St. 11 Victory Park 2575 Paloma St.
46
Norma Coombs Elementary School 2600 Paloma St. 12 Villa Parke 363 East Villa St. 47
48
Roosevelt Elementary School (Closed) 314 N Pasadena Ave. 13 49
50
San Rafael Elementary School 1090 Nithsdale Rd. 14 POCKET / MINI PARKS / GARDEN 51
52
Washington Elementary School 1520 N Raymond Ave. 15 Defenders Park 450 W. Colorado Blvd. 53
54
Webster Elementary School 2101 E Washington Blvd. 16 Eaton Sunnyslope Park Sunnyslope Ave & Paloma St. 55
56
Willard Elementary School 301 S Madre St. 17 Gwinn Park 3000 E. Orange Grove Blvd.
57
San Rafael Park Colorado Blvd & Melrose Ave. 59
60
K-5 SCHOOLS Wrigley Gardens 391 South Orange Grove Blvd.

McKinley School 325 S. Oak Knoll Ave. 18 Tournament Park Wilson and Cornell Road

Sierra Madre Elementary School 141 W Highland Ave. 19

NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS

MIDDLE SCHOOLS Allendale Park 1130 South Marengo
235 West Barthe Dr.
1201 S Marengo Ave. Brenner Park 3100 East Del Mar Blvd.
Blair Inter. Baccalaureate School 20 Eaton Blanche Park 232 South Michigan Ave.
3680 Cartwright St.
Charles W. Eliot Middle School 2184 N Lake Ave. 21 Grant Park 1501 East Villa St.
45 East Washington Blvd.
Marshall Secondary School 990 N Allen Ave. 22 Hamilton Park 1100 East Mountain
651 S. St. John Ave.
McKinley Middle School 325 S. Oak Knoll Ave. 18 Jefferson Park

Sierra Madre Middle School 160 N. Canon Ave. La Pintoresca Park

Washington Steam Multilingual Academy MS. 1505 N Marengo Ave. 23 McDonald Park

Singer Park

Vina Vieja Park 3100 E. Orange Grove Blvd.

HIGH SCHOOLS Washington Park 700 E. Washington Blvd.

Blair Inter. Baccalaureate School 1201 S Marengo Ave. 20 CITY HALL AND OTHER FACILITIES
Marshall Secondary School City Hall
John Muir High School 990 N Allen Ave. 22 La Casita del Arroyo Clubhouse 100 N. Garfield Ave.
Pasadena High School Pasadena Senior Center 177 S. Arroyo Blvd.
1905 N Lincoln Ave. 25 85 E. Holly

2925 E Sierra Madre Blvd. 26

ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS 2925 E Sierra Madre Blvd. 26 PASADENA PUBLIC LIBRARIES
CIS Academy
Rose City High School 351 S. Hudson Ave. 27 Central Library 285 East Walnut St. 68
46
CHARTER SCHOOLS Allendale Branch Library 1130 South Marengo Ave. 69
Aveson Charter School 61
Learning Works! Charter School Hastings Branch Library 3325 E. Orange Grove Blvd. 52
Odyssey Charter School 63
Pasadena Rosebud Academy 1919 East Pinecrest Dr. 28 Hill Avenue Branch Library 55 South Hill Ave. 64
90 N. Daisy Ave. 29 65
725 West Altadena Drive 30 La Pintoresca Branch Library 1355 North Raymond Ave. 66
3516 Fair Oaks Ave. 31 39
Lamanda Park Branch Library 140 South Altadena Dr.

Linda Vista Branch Library 1281 Bryant St.

San Rafael Branch Library 1240 Nithsdale Rd.

Santa Catalina Branch Library 999 E. Washington Blvd.

Villa Parke Branch Library 363 East Villa St.

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find a venue for your next event

submit your request at www.cityofpasadena.net/reserve

Reserve a facility for your meetings, parties and celebrations. From the historical
La Casita Del Arroyo to the newly remodeled Robinson Park Recreation Center,
we have a space to meet your needs.
For more information on available options and requirements, contact the
Reservation Desk at (626) 744-7500 or by email at [email protected].
Reservations can also be submitted online at www.cityofpasadena.net/reserve.

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1st annual

lovePRIDE MONTH CELEBRATION
LOUD &
PROUD
Saturday, June 25 | 6 - 8 p.m.
Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave.

Join us at the iconic Pasadena City Hall as we champion our
diverse LGBTQ community! Celebrate Pride Month with us and
enjoy family fun for all ages with live entertainment, local food
trucks, arts & crafts, face painting, and more! Local LGBTQ
organizations and community partners will be in attendance.
The event is FREE with food available for purchase.

For more information, please visit
www.cityofpasadena.net/parks-and-rec
or call (626) 744-7500.

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Flexible pick-up times!

The City of Pasadena’s Parks, Recreation and Program Dates: august 11, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Community Services Department is
committed to ensuring a healthy and safe Early Care Locations:
environment for Pasadena Unified School
District (PUSD) children during the academic • Don Benito
school year 22-23. We work closely with • Hamilton
local and state health officials to follow • McKinley
recommended health protocols and take Program fee: $25 per quarter (fee not prorated)
every precaution, and appropriate action to
provide safe after school programming. after school LOCATIONS:

The After School Adventures Program • Don Benito
(ASAP) is a socially active experience that • Field
encourages students from K to 8th grade to • Hamilton
be engaged and have fun! Experienced city • Jackson
staff facilitate a fun, safe and inclusive • Longfellow
environment for recreational activities • Madison
during the afternoon hours. Our program • McKinley
includes homework time, physical fitness • San Rafael
activities, and enrichment opportunities that • Norma Coombs
foster the well-being and creativity of all
participants. (at Victory Park Recreation Center)
• Webster
Registration opens on friday, july 1 • Willard

Program Fee: $30 per quarter (fee not prorated)
and one-time registration fee of $25.

To register, please visit us online at www.cityofpasadena.net/reserve. Limited
scholarships available. For more information, please call (626) 744-6500.

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