CIty of Pasadena - PRCS Recreation Program Guide

SPRING/SUMMER I 2022

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EggT H E G R E AT

Scramble

Saturday, April 9, 2022 - 10am - 1pm

Hop on over and join us for a FREE Citywide egg hunt for ages 0-12. There will be multiple
egg hunts held at each park listed. We are so EGG-cited and can't wait to see you!

Registration is required, limited and open to Pasadena residents and PUSD students ONLY.

Egg-cellent Egg Hunt Locations:

• Robinson Park, 1081 N. Fair Oaks ave.
• Victory Park, 2575 paloma st.

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

This event will comply with Pasadena Public Health Department COVID-19 guidelines and will only take place
if allowable under the current Health Order. Please stay home if you feel sick even if your symptoms are mild.

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Please note the Parks, Recreation, and Community
Services Department is closed on the following days in
observance of City holidays:

MAYOR Victor Gordo Memorial Day Independence Day
Monday, May 30, 2022 Monday, July 4, 2022
VICE MAYOR Andy Wilson
ACTIVITY GUIDE
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
District 1 Tyron Hampton 2 Egg Scramble
District 2 Felicia Williams 4 Registration Information
District 3 John J. Kennedy 5 family fun day
District 4 Gene Masuda 6 SUmmer Camps
District 5 Jessica Rivas 8 Aquatics
District 6 Steve Madison 11 Youth
District 7 Andy Wilson 15 teen
17 Adult
INTERIM CITY MANAGER Cynthia Kurtz 19 senior
22 Community Services
The City of Pasadena City Council 24 Locations
*Meets Mondays at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers. 27 Farmers Market

RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION 28 pasadena public library
Eileen Williamson, Chair
Fun!P a s s p o r t t o
*Meets the first Tuesday of each month at
6:00 p.m. at City Yards (Public Works). Youth Scholarship Program

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

SENIOR COMMISSION www.cityofpasadena.net/parks-and-rec 3
Harald Zechner, Chair
*Meets the second Tuesday of each month
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.

a message from the director

Brenda Harvey-Williams Find your next adventure in our high-quality, fast-paced, and fun spring/summer programming! We’re
department Director excited to offer recreation classes and activities, summer day camp, aquatics, and events through our
Parks After Dark program. Some programming will remain virtual, but many activities are being offered
in-person.

We hope to have as many children and families as possible participate in our programming this
summer. To support this goal, the City of Pasadena has continued to reduce fees for summer
programming for Pasadena residents under age 18 and Pasadena Unified School District students.
We will offer six summer camps with amazingly affordable rates. In addition, we have scholarships
available for qualifying families. Our aquatics program for young people under the age of 18 will be
similarly affordable with each week of swim lessons. Finally, please consider joining a low cost youth
sports team for the entire season of basketball, volleyball and soccer or check out our non-contact
boxing program.

Fees for adults and youth who reside outside of Pasadena and do not attend a PUSD school will
remain at our usual rates. Rest assured, we continue to work closely with our Pasadena Public Health
Department to implement COVID-19 safety protocols. We hope to see you enjoying our parks and
facilities this summer. If you have any questions about programming or need more information, please
contact us at [email protected], or call (626) 744-4386.

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

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Saturday, May 28, 2022 // 11am to 3pm

LA PINTORESCA PARK, 45 E. Washington Blvd.

La Pintoresca Family Fun Day is celebrating 26 years of bringing families,
friends and neighbors together for an afternoon under the sun. Kick off the start
of summer with the opening of the new water splash pad, skate park, and
basketball court. Enjoy games, face painting, crafts, entertainment, video game
bus, laser tag, and food. Come meet new people or reconnect with old friends
as we commemorate one of the great parks in Northwest Pasadena. Bring a
lawn chair or picnic blanket to enjoy the outdoor concert.

For more information, please call (626) 345-0706.

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Summer OUTDOOR CAMPS
Camps
ARROYO SECO ADVENTURE CAMP
REGISTRATION Experience the natural wonder of the Arroyo Seco in

Registration for Pasadena residents and Pasadena Unified a fun and exciting way! Focused on environmental
School District (PUSD) students opens on Monday, April 4th.
Registration can be completed online and in person. General education and outdoor activities, this camp is based in
registration begins Monday, April 18th. Camps will be closed
in observance of Independence Day on July 4th, 2022. NOTE: Brookside Park with regular activities in the lower, middle
If your child is a PUSD student and non-Pasadena resident,
please call the Summer Day Camp Office for assistance with and upper Arroyo. Activities include regular hikes ranging
registration (626) 744-6500.
from one to five miles, nature-themed arts and crafts,
Create your account today at
www.cityofpasadena.net/reserve archery, outdoor survival and wilderness skills and high-

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS energy fitness and sports activities. This camp is based

Summer programs will comply with Pasadena Public Health entirely outdoors, and is a great fit for highly active youth.
Department COVID-19 guidelines and will only take place if
allowable under the current Health Order. Participants will receive one free camp t-shirt. There are

no scheduled field trips off campus this summer, instead

each camp will have a special activity scheduled once

a week. There is a one-time $25 NON-REFUNDABLE

registration fee per child due upon registration.

Brookside Park

06/20-07/08* 8am-5pm M-F $75/$360 Age: 8-12

07/11-07/29 8am-5pm M-F $75/$360 Age: 8-12

LA PINTORESCA PARK SUMMER CAMP
Come enjoy the newly renovated park! Programming

at this location takes advantage of the park amenities

such as a new basketball court, skate park, and water

feature. La Pintoresca Park Camp includes a full day of

programming featuring arts & crafts, and enrichment

activities like sports and fitness instruction. Breakfast and

lunch provided free of charge by PUSD. Participants will

receive one free camp t-shirt. There are no scheduled

field trips off campus this summer, instead each camp

INDOOR/OUTDOOR CAMPS will have a special activity scheduled once a week.

Our fun and popular summer camps offer arts and crafts, LA PINTORESCA PARK
sports and fitness instruction, and many enrichment
activities like music, dance, and nutrition instruction. 06/20-07/29* 8am-5pm M-F FREE/$100 Age: 6-12
Engaging S.T.E.A.M. activities like science experiments
and engineering challenges are always a highlight of WASHINGTON PARK SUMMER CAMP
the summer. Instead of field trips this year, a fun special Join us for fun in the sun at Washington Park this
activity will be planned weekly. Participants will receive
one free camp t-shirt. Breakfast and lunch provided by summer! Programming at this location takes advantage
PUSD. One-time NON-REFUNDABLE registration fee of
of the park amenities such as basketball, tennis, and

handball courts and walking trails. Washington Park

$25 per participant due at registration. Camp includes a full day of programming featuring

VICTORY PARK SUMMER CAMP arts & crafts, and enrichment activities like sports and

fitness instruction. Participants will receive one free camp

06/13-07/01 8am-5pm M-F $30/$600 Age: 5-12 t-shirt. Breakfast and lunch provided free of charge by

07/05-07/29 8am-5pm M-F $40/$800 Age: 5-12 PUSD. There are no scheduled field trips off campus this

VILLA PARKE SUMMER CAMP summer, instead each camp will have a special activity

06/13-07/01 8am-5pm M-F $30/ $600 Age: 5-12 scheduled once a week.

07/05-07/29 8am-5pm M-F $40/$800 Age: 5-12 WASHINGTON PARK

ROBINSON PARK SUMMER CAMP 06/20-07/29* 8am-5pm M-F FREE/$100 Age: 6-12

06/13-07/01 8am-5pm M-F $30/ $600 Age: 5-12 (*No program on 7/4)

07/05-07/29 8am-5pm M-F $40/$800 Age: 5-12

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TINY TOTS CAMP
Keep Tots active this summer with fun games, crafts,

songs, special activities and physical fitness! Tiny Tots

Camp is designed to give children, 3 to 5 years of age,

a positive and fun introduction to organized play and

structured activities. The goal is to provide an enriching,

hands-on environment to promote social, emotional,

physical, intellectual and creative growth. Weekly

themes help emphasize the importance of learning Flexible pick-up times!

through play. Multi-sport instruction helps Tots learn The City of Pasadena’s Parks, Recreation and
Community Services Department is committed to
about team play, following rules to achieve a goal, ensuring a healthy and safe environment for
Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) children
and sportsmanship. Free breakfast and lunch provided during the academic school year 22-23. In regards to
COVID-19, we are working closely with local and state
by PUSD. Tots must be fully potty trained. For more health officials to follow recommended protocols and
taking every precaution, and appropriate actions to
information call (626) 744-6500. provide safe after school programming.

Villa Parke Community Center The After School Adventures Program (ASAP) is a
socially active experience that encourages students
07/11-07/29 9am-1pm M-F $30/$180 Age: 3-5 from K to 5th grade to be engaged and have fun!
Experienced city staff facilitate a fun, safe and
06/20-07/08* 9AM-1PM M-F $30/$180 AGE: 3-5 inclusive environment for recreational activities
during the afternoon hours. Our program includes
(*No program on 7/4) homework time, physical fitness activities, and
enrichment opportunities that foster the well-being
TEEN SUMMER and creativity of all participants. Our program is
Teen Summer provides personal, social and recreational available for the following schools:
activities for youth ages 12 to 17 in a safe and positive
environment. It supports opportunities for youth to After School Locations:
develop social, emotional, and cognitive abilities and • Don Benito
to experience achievement, leadership, enjoyment, • Field
friendship, and acknowledgment. Teen Summer offers • Hamilton
organized instructional classes such as Screen Printing, • Jackson
LPTEC Cafe, Film Making, Rec Swim, Teambuilding, and • Longfellow
Teen Talk. It also offers opportunities for unstructured • Madison
activities such as game playing, socializing, and outdoor • McKinley
recreational play. Facility amenities include an iMac • San Rafael
computer lab, game room, video game room, meeting • Norma Coombs
and classroom, teen lounge, outdoor space and free
(at Victory Park Recreation Center)
Wi-Fi. • Webster
• Willard
La Pintoresca Teen Education Center
Early Care Locations:
06/13-07/29* 1pm-5pm M-F FREE/$50 Age: 12-17 • Don Benito
• Hamilton
(*No program on 7/4) • McKinley

NON-CONTACT SUMMER BOXING CAMP Registration for School Year 2022-2023 will open
on Friday, July 1, 2022. please visit us online at
This co-ed camp is great fun and an even better www.cityofpasadena.net/reserve.
workout! Non-contact boxing focuses on discipline, Limited scholarships available.
form, fitness and technique instruction. The emphasis
on sportsmanship and building self-confidence and For more information, please call (626) 744-6500.
character makes this camp a great fit for youth who love
traditional team sports as well as those who are more
drawn to an individual sport. Camp includes a test-your-
skills finale, surprise guest speakers, awards, a free t-shirt
and recognition for most improved camper.

Villa Parke
07/05-08/04 1pm-3pm TU-TH $25/$100 Age: 4-16

register online!

visit www.cityofpasadena.net/reserve

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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
Registration for Pasadena residents and Pasadena Unified Program
School District (PUSD) students opens online on Monday, May
9th. General registration begins Monday, May 23rd. NOTE: If Level TT - Tiny Tots - (3-4 years old)
your child is a PUSD student and Non-Pasadena Resident, Class is designed for children with little or no swimming
please call for assistance with registration at (626) 744-6500. experience, and is geared mainly towards water adjustment
while introducing primary swimming skills.
Create your account today at
www.cityofpasadena.net/reserve Level 1
For more information, please call (626) 744-7330. Introduction to water activities, good habits, and overall water
safety. Blow bubbles, bobbing, float, glide and proper arm/
POOL LOCATIONS leg actions on front/back and underwater object retrieval.

Muir High School Pool 1905 Lincoln Ave. Level 2
Development of proper swimming techniques like front
(626) 585-2025 and back crawls. Front/back floats and glides, recover to a
vertical position after swimming, treading water, front and
Villa Parke 363 E. Villa St. back crawl, underwater breath holding and object retrieval,
Community Center Pool (626) 585-2026 and water safety skills.

Blair High School Pool* 1201 S. Marengo Ave. Level 3
(626) 585-2027 Guided practice of previously attained skills in deeper
water. Side breathing with the front crawl, treading water,
Pasadena High School Pool* 2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. flutter, scissor, dolphin and breast stroke kicks, elementary
backstroke, and headfirst entries into the water, non-
(626) 585-2024 swimming assists, and water safety skills.

*Pools at Blair High School and Pasadena High School will Level 4
only have seven weeks of swim lessons, ending July 29th. Develop knowledge and techniques of all strokes and other
aquatic skills including preparation for swim team. Open
REC SWIM turns on front and back, treading water, refine front crawl
and backstroke, and improve on breast stroke, butterfly and
Recreation swim available Monday-Thursday sidestroke, introduction to diving, feet first surface dives,
from 1 pm-3 pm at all pool locations. Participants are required survival swimming, and water safety skills including simple
to be dressed in swim attire. water saving assists.

FEES Level 5
Group Lesson fees per session: Further coordination and refinement of strokes and
preparation for the swim team. Continued conditioning
The ratio of staff to patrons is 1:3 - 1:5 for levels 1-5. and stroke refinement, racing starts to streamline, flip-
turns, sculling, shallow angled dives, tuck/pike dives, non-
Youth 12 & under $10/$65 swimming assists, and water safety skills.

Private Lessons fees per 30-minute class:

Youth 17 & under $35/$50

Adults 18 & over $35/$50

LOCKERS & SWIM ATTIRE register online!

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.

visit www.cityofpasadena.net/reserve

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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 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

Rec swim6:00–6:50p.m. Levels 1 – 5

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 in duration and $35 per class, one Saturday a week.
accessible to everyone and the water is kept warm. This Lessons will be offered for 7 weeks (June 13 - August
is a great opportunity for an invigorating, toning, and 5). For more information, please contact the Aquatics
cardio-conditioning workout. This class gives you all the
workout without the impact on your joints. Fee listed is Program at (626) 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 13 - August 5). For more
Villa Parke Community Center POOL $4 Age: 50/up information, please contact the Aquatics Program at (626)
06/14-08/04 9am-9:45am T, TH
*SUBJECT TO CHANGE 744-7330.

Pasadena High School

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

ART IN THE PARK Baila con nosotros! (Come dance with us!) Learn the
rich movements of this traditional Mexican heritage
Discover the world of critters and plants at Washington dance as well as the unique dances that represent each
Park through drawing, painting, collage and clay. state in Mexico in this fun and popular dance program.
Participants will learn choreography, and increase their
Washington Park fitness levels while enjoying this traditional art of dance
03/05-04/23 12pm-1:30pm Sat FREE/$100 Age: 6-12 expression.
05/07-06/25 12pm-1:30pm Sat FREE/$100 Age: 6-12
Robinson Park Recreation Center

02/28-04/18 6:30pm-7:30pm Mon $45/$90 Age: 4-17

05/02-06/20* 6:30pm-7:30pm Mon $39/$78 Age: 4-17

(*No Class on 5/30)

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.

Robinson Park Recreation Center

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

05/03-06/21 5pm-6pm Tue $45/$90 Age: 7-12

COLORING OUTSIDE THE LINES
Learn new ways to use familiar drawing tools in a fun,

supportive environment. Draw the things you love under

the instruction of an experienced artist. Information on

how to log into the class and how to pick up the class art

BUGOLOGY kit provided at registration.

Learn about the world of insects and gardens through Virtual
mixed media activities: drawing, painting, clay, collage
and stories. 03/01-04/19 5pm-6pm Tue $25/$50 Age: 5-10

Villa Parke Community Center 05/03-06/21 5pm-6pm Tue $25/$50 Age: 5-10
02/28-04/18 4pm-5:30pm Mon FREE Age: 6-12
CERAMICS
AZTEC DANCE
Explore the world of insects and gardens through clay.
Participate in traditional Aztec Indian dance steps, Create real and imaginary creatures as you learn basic
style, movement, drum rhythms, and songs. hand building techniques.
Workshops start with basic movements and then
progress to choreographed dance steps. All classes Villa Parke Community Center
are accompanied by live Aztec drumming. This class
combines youth and adult instruction. For more 03/05-04/23 10am-11:30am Sat $67/$134 Age: 6-12
information call (323) 363-5931.
05/07-06/25 10am-11:30am Sat $67/$134 Age: 6-12
Washington STEAM Multilingual Academy middle school
03/02-04/20 6pm-8:30pm Wed FREE Age: All Ages STUDIO TIME
05/04-06/22 6pm-8:30pm Wed FREE Age: All Ages
Have fun exploring drawing and painting, collage,
register online! watercolor and other techniques as you express your
personal vision and enhance your artistic skills.

Villa Parke Community Center

05/02-06/20* 4pm-5:30pm Mon FREE Age: 6-12

(*No Class on 5/30)

visit www.cityofpasadena.net/reserve

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KIDZ HIP HOP
Stay in the know and keep up with the exciting genre

of Hip Hop music! This class will focus on everything

you need to know about Hip Hop including all the latest

music, fashion, and dance trends in an age-appropriate

format.

Robinson Park Recreation Center

03/01-04/19 4pm-5pm Tue $45/$90 Age: 6-12

05/03-06/21 4pm-5pm Tue $45/$90 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! HOLLYWOOD SUPER STARS!

Victory Park Recreation Center Join this exciting new class where children will learn to
act, dance and sing! Participants will learn fun acting
03/04-04/22 4pm-5pm Fri $45/$90 Age: 8-12 games, songs from popular musicals, and dance
choreography. The class will culminate in a performance.
05/06-06/24 4pm-5pm Fri $45/$90 Age: 8-12
Jackie Robinson Community Center
PIANO FOR BEGINNERS (VIRTUAL)
03/05-04/23 11:30am-12:30pm Sat $45/$90 Age: 5-8
Virtual piano classes are offered to build a foundation
of music theory and basic concepts of reading music. 03/05-04/23 12:45pm-1:45pm Sat $45/$90 Age: 9-13
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
the next level with more complex technics and tunes. 05/07-06/25 11:30am-12:30pm Sat $45/$90 Age: 5-8
Each student will be assigned loaner keyboards, if
needed, to use for the duration of the session. 05/07-06/25 12:45pm-1:45pm Sat $45/$90 Age: 9-13

02/28-04/18 4pm-5pm Mon $45/$90 Age: 7-17 Parks11thannual
02/28-04/18 5:30pm-6:30pm Mon $45/$90 Age: 7-17
03/03-04/21 4pm-5pm Thu $45/$90 Age: 7-17 FREE Activities for all ages!
03/03-04/21 5:30pm-6:30pm Thu $45/$90 Age: 7-17 Bring your family and friends
05/02-06/20 4pm-5pm Mon $39 / $78 Age: 7-17
05/02-06/20 5:30pm-6:30pm Mon $39 / $78 Age: 7-17 Sports - Movies - Aquatics - Concerts - Arts & more...
05/05-06/23 4pm-5pm Thu $45/$90 Age: 7-17
05/05-06/23 5:30pm-6:30pm Thu $45/$90 Age: 7-17

KIDZ YOGA After DFor more information, please visit www.cityofpasadena.net/humanservices rk

Join us for Kidz Yoga! This class aims to help kids 7.6.22 TO 8.6.22
improves balance, strength, endurance, flexibility and
coordination all while having fun! FREE ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES!
SPORTS, MOVIES, RECREATIONAL SWIM,
Robinson Park Recreation Center $45/$90 Age: 6-12
03/01-04/19 6pm-7pm Tue $45/$90 Age: 6-12 ARTS & CRAFTS AND MORE!
05/03-06/21 6pm-7pm Tue

register online! FOR MORE INFORMATION, please CALL (626)744-6530.

visit www.cityofpasadena.net/reserve

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COVID-19 PROTOCOLS SPRING MIGHTY MITES BASKETBALL

All youth sports programs will comply with Pasadena Spring Mighty Mites basketball will introduce youth ages
Public Health Department COVID-19 guidelines and will 5-8 to the fundamentals of basketball including shooting,
only take place if allowable under the current Health dribbling, passing, defense, and hand-eye coordination in
Order. Weather, air quality, and health orders may cause a safe and fun environment.
postponements and/or cancellations.
Participants will learn from experienced youth sports
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: instructors on Saturdays from 9:00 am-10:00 am.
• Register online at www.cityofpasadena.net/reserve Following training, participants will apply what they have
• SPRING Early bird registration for Pasadena residents learned in short practice games. Space is limited.

and PUSD students: February 28, 2022 SCHEDULE:
• SPRING Regular registration: March 21, 2022 Dates: Saturday, May 7 - Saturday, June 4, 2022*
• SUMMER Early bird registration for Pasadena Times: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Ages/Locations:
residents and PUSD students: May 9, 2022 • Ages 5-6 - Victory Park Gym, 2575 Paloma St.
• SUMMER Regular registration: May 30, 2022 • Ages 7-8 - Robinson Park Gym, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave.
• League dates, times , and locations, are subject to FEE:
• $10 for Pasadena Residents/PUSD Students
change. • $95 for non-residents
*(No program on 5/28)
SPRING YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE
VILLA PARKE YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE
The spring youth basketball league offers recreation
and competitive league play for youth in grades 3rd- The Villa Parke Youth Soccer League was established
8th. Each team will have the opportunity to play up to in the 1970s and continues to thrive. The league
five games per season. Participants will be introduced encourages skill development in a fun, recreational
to the fundamentals of the game in a team setting by atmosphere. Quality coaching and competitive matches
experienced youth sports instructors. The top seeds from make the league a great fit for all skill and experience
each division will advance to the playoffs. levels. Games are played at Villa, Victory, Brookside,
League games are typically played at McKinley School, Hahamonga, and McDonald Parks and Washington
Robinson Park, Victory Park, and/or Washington STEAM STEAM Multilingual Academy Middle, Pasadena High,
Multilingual Academy Middle School Gym. Participants Blair High, and John Muir High Schools. Playoffs are in
wishing to enter the league, but not on a current team, July 2022.
will be referred to teams at McKinley, Robinson, Victory, or
Washington. Teams will begin practice on Monday, April SCHEDULE:
11th.
Dates: Saturday, March 5 to Saturday, June 25, 2022.
SCHEDULE:
Dates: Tuesday, May 3 - Saturday, June 11, 2022 Divisions by birth year:
Divisions:
• A: 7th/8th Grade - Thursday and/or Friday games. · Mini Stars – 2019, 2018 · Mascots – 2018-2016
• B: 5th/6th Grade - Wednesday and/or Saturday
· 6th - 2015, 2014 · 5th - 2013, 2012
games.
• C: 3rd/4th Grade - Tuesday and/or Saturday games. · 4th - 2011, 2010 · 3rd - 2009, 2008
FEE:
• $10 for Pasadena Residents/PUSD Students
• $95 for non-residents
*(No program on 5/28)

· 2nd - 2007, 2006 · 1st - 2005-2003

FEE:
• $10 for Pasadena Residents/PUSD Students
• $85 for non-residents

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SPRING YOUTH VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE SUMMER MIGHTY MITES BASKETBALL

The Spring youth volleyball league offers recreational Summer Mighty Mites basketball will introduce youth
play for participants in grades 3rd-8th. This league will ages 5-8 to the fundamentals of basketball including
introduce participants to the basic fundamentals of shooting, dribbling, passing, defense, and hand-eye
volleyball including: proper footwork, serving, setting, coordination in a safe and fun environment.
hitting, and passing while improving players hand/eye
coordination and physical fitness while competing in fun Participants will learn from experienced youth sports
league games. Teams will begin practice on Monday, instructors on Saturdays from 9:00 am-10:00 am.
April 11. Following training, participants will apply what they have
learned in short practice games. Space is limited.
Each team will have the opportunity to play up to (5) five
games per season. The top teams from each league will SCHEDULE:
get to advance to the playoffs. Dates: Saturday, July 9 - Saturday, July 30, 2022
SCHEDULE: Times: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Dates: Tuesday, May 3 - Friday, June 10, 2022* Ages/Locations:
Divisions: • Ages 5-6 - Victory Park Gym, 2575 Paloma St.
• A Varsity: 7th/8th Grade • Ages 7-8 - Robinson Park Gym, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave.
• A JV: 7th/8th Grade FEE:
• B: 5th/6th Grade • $10 for Pasadena Residents/PUSD Students
• C: 3rd/4th Grade • $95 for non-residents
FEE:
2022 VILLA PARKE GIRLS' YOUTH SOCCER
$10 for Pasadena Residents/PUSD Students LEAGUE
$95 for non-residents
*(No program on 5/28) The V.P.G.Y.S.L league started in 2011 and has grown into
a popular girls youth soccer league. The league is open
SUMMER YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE to all skill levels. Please join this 2022 spring season. Non-
youth are welcome to join.
The summer youth basketball league offers recreation
and competitive league play for youth in grades 3rd- Season dates: Sunday, April 10 - Sunday, July 31, 2022
8th. Each team will have the opportunity to play four
round robin games. The summer league will offer games Divisions by date of birth:
only - no playoffs or championships. Participants will A Division: 2012, 2013, 2014, B Division: 2010, 2011
be introduced to the fundamentals of the game in a C Division: 2008, 2009, D Division: 2006, 2007
team setting by experienced youth sports instructors. E Division: 2003, 2004, 2005
League games are typically played at McKinley School,
Robinson Park, Victory Park, and/or Washington STEAM Location: Villa Parke Community Center, 363 E. Villa St.
Multilingual Academy Middle School Gym. Participants
wishing to enter the league, but not on a current team, REGISTRATION DATES:
will be referred to teams at McKinley, Robinson, Victory, Pasadena residents & PUSD students: February 7 through
or Washington. Teams will begin practice on Monday, April 10, 2022
June 13th. Non-residents: February 14 through April 10, 2022.

SCHEDULE: FEE:
Dates: Tuesday, July 5 - Saturday, July 30, 2022 • $10 for Pasadena Residents/PUSD Students
Divisions: • $55 for non-residents
• A: 7th/8th Grade - Thursday and/or Friday games.
• B: 5th/6th Grade - Wednesday and/or Saturday

games.
• C: 3rd/4th Grade - Tuesday and/or Saturday games.
FEE:
• $10 for Pasadena Residents/PUSD Students
• $95 for non-residents

register online!

visit www.cityofpasadena.net/reserve

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TEEN DINNER DATE

LA PINTORESCA TEEN EDUCATION CENTER Bon Appetit! Come have a seat at one of our most
popular classes. Come join us at our dinner table as we
La Pintoresca Teen Education Center provides recreational whip up a meal fit for a King and Queen. Enjoy exquisite
programs for youth ages 12 to 17 in a safe and positive meals, beautiful place settings and lovely ambiance as
environment. The Teen Center offers organized instructional we indulge in fine dinning prepared by our Teens.
programs such as Tutoring, Science, Math, Art Studio,
DIY Projects, Poetry, Teen Talk, Film Making, Ceramics, La Pintoresca Teen Education Center
Photography, and College Readiness. It also offers
opportunities for unstructured activities such as game 03/03-04/21 4pm-5:30pm THU FREE Age: 12-17
playing, socializing, club meetings, and outdoor recreational
play. All programming is designed to support personal, FREESTYLE
academic, and socioemotional growth.
Kick off your shoes and relax your feet as we wind down
Facility amenities include an iMac computer lab, game a busy work week. Freestyle Friday, where we let our hair
tables, video game studio, teen lounge, outdoor space, and down and enjoy the upcoming weekend.
free Wi-Fi. The Teen Center operates Monday 12pm-7pm
and Tuesday through Friday 2pm-7pm. For more information, La Pintoresca Teen Education Center
please call (626) 345-0706.
03/04-04/22 4pm-5:30pm FRI FREE Age: 12-17
CAREER READINESS
TEEN SUMMER
Ready for your career? Now is the time to start preparing. Teen Summer provides personal, social and recreational
Come and explore the essential skills needed to find, activities for youth ages 12 to 17. See classes below.
acquire, maintain and grow within a job such as, job seeking
skills, digital responsibility, professionalism and career 06/13-07/29 1pm-5pm M-F FREE/$50 Age: 12-17
development.
RECREATIONAL SPORTS
La Pintoresca Teen Education Center
03/02-04/20 4pm-5:30pm WED FREE Age: 12-17 Join us as we play some of America's favorite sports such
as basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, dodgeball,
CERAMICS and flag football. Play with camp peers, challenge other
youth groups and prepare for the final showdown of Staff
Discover the magic of ceramics. Have fun learning basic vs Teens at the end of the summer.
hand building techniques, wheel throwing and glazing.
Students will use a potter's wheel as well as learn techniques La Pintoresca Teen Education Center
with high and low fire clay.
06/13-07/29 1PM-2:30pm M, F Age: 12-17
La Pintoresca Teen Education Center
02/28-04/18 4pm-5:30pm MON FREE Age: 12-17 TEAMBUILDING A SUMMER PROJECT

TEEN TALK Interested in creating your own community events? Join
other teens in discussing, planning and volunteering for
Teens face many issues and decisions. Teen Talk will help the End of Summer Celebration. Each year, members
teens understand social issues they may struggle with work in teams to create a fun and memorable summer
today, while developing self awareness and learning about project. Students will learn valuable team building skills
themselves. Providing a safe space to express themselves such as communication, listening, creativity, organization
will help them develop the confidence they need to make and responsibility as they execute their summer project.
healthy choices. Topics to be discussed include bullying,
body image, overscheduling, peer pressure, academic La Pintoresca Teen Education Center
problems, and social media.
06/14-07/26 1PM-2:30pm TUE Age: 12-17
La Pintoresca Teen Education Center
03/01-04/19 4pm-5:30pm TUE FREE 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

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LPTEC CAFE youth
ambassadors
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

RECREATIONAL SWIM The Pasadena Youth Ambassador Program began in
Fight off the heat in an hour of free recreation swim at 2001 to provide job experience to high school students
through participation at special events held by both non-
your local swimming pool. Join your peers as you "dive- profit and for-profit organizations in the City of Pasadena.
The program provides youth with the opportunity to gain
in" to fun every Tuesday and Thursday. Participants must valuable skills by exposing them to various experiences
such as being docents, attending conferences, planning
wear appropriate swim attire and follow swimming pool events, and being a spokesperson for the program. In
addition, Ambassadors are City employees and active
rules. members of their community.

La Pintoresca Teen Education Center

06/21-07/28 3pm-5pm Tue,THU Age: 12-17

FILM MAKING 101
In this introductory class, students learn the incredible

creative power that post-production provides the

filmaker. Teens will learn how to film videos on digital

cameras and transfer files to the iMac computers, edit

video clips, edit sound, save final production, make

copies and post their final production online.

La Pintoresca Teen Education Center

06/13-07/25 2:30pm-4pm THU Age: 12-17

Ambassador Program Opportunities Include:
• Pasadena Art Night
• Walt Jackson’s Wednesday Meals
• 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

TEEN TALK Program Benefits:
Teens face many issues and decisions. Teen Talk will • Exposes students to new experiences and opportunities
• Builds confidence
help teens understand social issues teens struggle with • Creates leadership skills
• Provides work readiness training
today while learning about themselves. Providing a safe • Become part of the alumni network

space to express themselves will help them develop Program Requirements:
• Age range: 14 – 18
the confidence they need to make healthy choices. • Attend a high school in Pasadena
• Maintain a 2.5 GPA
Topics to be discussed include bullying, body image, • Must have access to email and internet

overscheduling, peer pressure, academic problems and To view the website, please visit www.cityofpasadena.
net/northwest/youth-ambassadors/
social media. For more information, please call (626) 744-6879 or email
[email protected]
La Pintoresca Teen Education Center

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

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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
AEROBICS DANCE FITNESS fitness levels and will enjoy this traditional art of dance
expression.
Let’s dance! This classic workout will get you in shape
while building, strength, stamina, coordination, muscle Washington STEAM Multilingual Academy middle school
tone and balance through fun, repetitive movement of all 03/01-04/19 6:30pm-7:30pm Tue $45/$90 Age: 18/up
muscle groups with very low impact. This popular class is 05/03-06/21 6:30pm-7:30pm Tue $45/$90 Age: 18/up
a perfect way to dust off those sneakers and get back in
shape! BOOTCAMP

Robinson Park Recreation Center Looking for a fun and rigorous workout? Bootcamp is
03/02-04/20 6:30pm-7:30pm Wed $45/$90 Age: 18/up a type of high-intensity interval training (HIIT), bursts
05/04-06/22 6:30pm-7:30pm Wed $45/$90 Age: 18/up of intense activity alternating with intervals of lighter
activity.  Bootcamp will work the heart and lungs, and
give almost every muscle in your body a workout. This
class incorporates a warm-up and cool- down, body
weight exercises, running, stretching, and relays.
Everyone is welcome!

Victory Park Recreation Center

03/05-04/23 9:15am-10:15am Sat $45/$90 Age: 18/up
05/07-06/25 9:15am-10:15am Sat $45/$90 Age: 18/up

AZTEC DANCE CERAMICS

Participate in traditional Aztec Indian dance steps, Introduction to basic pinching, coiling, and slab hand
style, movement, drum rhythms, and songs. building techniques and glazing. Experiment and create
Workshops start with basic movements and then your own work or refresh your skill with with basic
progress to choreographed dance steps. All classes techniques.
are accompanied by live Aztec drumming. This class
combines youth and adult instruction. For more Villa Parke Community Center
information call (323) 363-5931. 03/05-04/23 8am-9:30am Sat $67/$134 Age: 18/up
05/07-06/25 8am-9:30am Sat $67/$134 Age: 18/up
Washington STEAM Multilingual Academy middle school
03/02-04/20 6pm-8:30pm Wed FREE Age: All Ages register online!
05/04-06/22 6pm-8:30pm Wed FREE Age: All Ages
visit www.cityofpasadena.net/reserve
ADAPTIVE ART (VIRTUAL)

Express yourself! This virtual class provides opportunities
for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
to express themselves through art. Instructor is an
experienced art specialist. Participants will explore
their artistic skills through drawing and writing. Zoom
credentials are located in receipt notes. Art supplies
will be available for pick up at Villa Parke. For more
information about Adaptive Recreation, please call (626)
744-6530 or email [email protected].

Virtual
03/02-04/20 6pm-7:30pm Wed $25 Age: 18/up
05/04-06/22 6pm-7:30pm Wed $25 Age: 18/up

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FIT360

Join us for 360 degrees of heart pumping, fat burning
and muscle toning circuit training! This fast paced, full
body workout will challenge individuals of all fitness
levels. If you’re looking to burn calories, tone your body
and improve your overall fitness, then FIT360 is the class
for you!

Victory Park

02/28-04/18 6pm-7pm Mon $45/$90 Age: 18/up

03/02-04/20 6pm-7pm Wed $45/$90 Age: 18/up

05/02-06/20 6pm-7pm Mon $39/$78 Age: 18/up

05/04-06/22 6pm-7pm Wed $39/$78 Age: 18/up

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

02/28-04/22 12pm-1pm M-F $32.50/$65 Age: 18/up

02/28-04/22 1pm-2pm M-F $32.50/$65 Age: 18/up

05/02-06/24 12pm-1pm M-F $32.50/$65 Age: 18/up The San Gabriel Valley LGBTQ Center is a
California Non-Profit Corporation, 501(c)
05/02-06/24 1pm-2pm M-f $32.50/$65 Age: 18/up (3), founded in 2011. Our mission is to
promote a safe and inclusive San Gabriel
YOGA Valley for people of all orientations
Namaste! Hatha yoga classes focus on safe strength and and gender identities. We aim to enrich
the lives of LGBTQ+ San Gabriel Valley
flexibility development, breathing work, meditation, and residents by:

relaxation. Increase body awareness and fitness while • Fostering advocacy, education, and
respect for individuals
enjoying the positive benefit of stress reduction. With
• Encouraging cultural diversity,
variations for simplicity and change, this class is great for healthy living, and full achievement of
personal potential
beginner and intermediate students and anyone looking
• Improving the overall visibility of the
for a place of peace and tranquility. Be sure to wear SGV LGBTQ community within the
general population
comfortable clothing and abstain from eating an hour
• Providing locally available, culturally
before class. competent programs and services

Washington STEAM Multilingual Academy middle school • Promoting interconnection amongst
the SGV LGBTQ community
03/05-04/23 11am-12pm Sat $45/$90 Age: 18/up
For more information, please visit
05/07-06/25 11am-12pm Sat $45/$90 Age: 18/up www.sgvlgbtq.org. Follow us on social
media at @sgvlgbtq
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

03/01-04/19 3:30pm-4:30pm Tue $20 Age: 18/up

05/03-06/21 3:30pm-4:30pm Tue $20 Age: 18/up

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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 PFRREEETPAXARATION
Have fun drawing and painting! Explore watercolor,
INCOME LIMITS:
collage, and a variety of other media by expressing
• Taxpayers with 3 or more dependents:
yourself and creating individual artworks “to go!” up to $75,000

Jackie Robinson Community Center • Taxpayers with less than 3 dependents:
Up to $65,000
02/28-04/18 1:30pm-3pm Mon FREE Age: 50/up
• Taxpayers with no dependents:
IN THE STUDIO (VIRTUAL) up to $56,000

Artists will provide a fun environment where beginners CAN HELP WITH:
can begin to explore basic art techniques and more
experienced participants can experiment with more • Schedule C-EZ and C (Cash Income,1099-MISC
sophisticated approaches. Processes will include & Expense<5,000)
drawing and painting, collage, drawing with charcoal, • Schedule A (Own a house but do not rent out a
watercolor and basic clay hand building. room)
• Schedule B (Interest & Dividends)
Virtual • Earn Income Credit, Child Tax Credit, Education

03/01-04/19 11am-12:30pm Tue FREE Age: 50/up Credits, Child Care Credits, Etc.

DANCE FITNESS LOCATION:

Dance your way to health! Move your body to the rhythm • Villa Parke Community Center
of music and improve your health with this low-impact 363 E. Villa St.
dance fitness class customized specifically for older Pasadena CA, 91101

adults. APPOINTMENT REQUIRED
YEAR-ROUND SERVICE
Jackie Robinson Community Center
03/01-04/21 1:30pm-2:30pm TU, TH FREE Age: 50/up (626) 744-6530

LINE DANCING www.cityofpasadena.net/parks-and-rec 19

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

03/02-04/20 12pm-1pm Wed FREE Age: 50/up

03/04-04/22 12pm-1pm Fri FREE Age: 50/up

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

spring Session 4/11 - 6/18 SUMMER Session 7/11 - 9/17 MAKING SENSE OF THE NEWS

ART & JOY OF SEWING Join a weekly discussion of topics in the news with a
retired journalism professor. Explore why some topics
Beginning and advanced students are welcome. make it on to the front page or onto the evening news
Additional supplies may be required to be purchased. while others don’t. What makes something newsworthy?
Who decides? Are they always right? The group will
50+ M 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Fee: $85 per 10 week session monitor major media outlets and go behind the scenes
as reporters and editors make the decisions on what to
FRENCH CLASSES (VIA ZOOM) cover, how to cover it and how to present it. Bring your
own ideas and toss them into the ring for discussion.
Whether you’re new or want to continue learning the
beautiful French language, our French class levels will 50+ TH 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Fee: $30 per 10 week session
accommodate your skill level.
BALLROOM LINE DANCING
French 1: W 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Seniors love Ballroom Line Dancing because it’s fun,
French 2: M 9:30 am – 11 am easy to learn and they can dance to all the beautiful
ballroom music without a partner. “Ballroom line dancing”
French 3: M 11:00 am – 12:30 am is line dancing with a twist. Students will learn the basic
steps of many ballroom dances (e.g., Foxtrot, Cha Cha,
French 4: W 11:00 am – 12:30 am etc.) in a line dance format. Students will also learn the
most popular line dances such as “New York New York,”
French 5: W 9:30 – 11:00 am “Mambo 5,” “Electric Slide,” and others. Students will learn
the basic patterns and character of each dance, as well
50+ Fee: $55 per 10 week session (individual class level) as how to recognize the music. At the end of each class,
students should feel comfortable dancing through an
INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH entire song at dance parties and weddings.

Welcome to Spanish! This class will be a fun introduction 50+ W 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Fee: $55 per 10 week session
to greetings, vocabulary, and grammar in a foreign
language. Class will be a fun learning experience with a
qualified Spanish teacher in which we will share in class
discussion and conversation.

50+ Tue 9:00 am - 10:00 am 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 TAY LINK
services
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,
mental health, health care, recreational activities and/
Community Services Representatives are available or daily hygiene and nutritional needs. Sponsored by
by appointment to assist the public with the following the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
services: small claims, restraining orders, responses Innovation 2 grant, the program aims to provide culturally
to restraining orders, unlawful detainers, landlord/ and linguistically sensitive services while helping youth
tenant issues, social security forms, CalFresh, GR find connection to community resources. By appointment
forms, unemployment claims, state disability, Medi-Cal, only. Please call (626) 744-7234 for more information.
CalWORKs, legal name change, housing applications,
and referrals. Jackie Robinson Community Center

Jackie Robinson Community Center M-Th 8Am-5pm Year-round Free 18-24 yrs
M-F 8am-5pm Year-round Fees vary 18-24 yrs
By appointment only. Please call (626) 744-7300. Every other Friday 8am-4pm Year-rounD Free

Villa Parke Community Center OPTIONS FOR LEARNING HEAD START
M-F 8am-5pm Year-round Fees vary PASADENA
By appointment only. Please call (626) 744-6530 .
The Head Start Program is innovative, creative and
dedicated to enhancing the lives of its children,
parents, staff and community volunteers. Services
offered: education, parent involvement, social services,
health training, special needs, and nutrition. For more
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,
HOUSING RIGHTS CENTER
WIC is a supplemental food program and nutrition
Expanded programs include a Litigation Department,
Outreach, and Education Department, discrimination education for eligible pregnant and breastfeeding
investigation and landlord/tenant counseling. For the
safety and health of your family services are offered by women, infants, and children up to the age of 5.
phone or online until further notice. Please call (626) 791-
Closed every other Friday and City Holidays. For more
0211 or (800) 477-5977 for more information.
information, please visit www.cityofpasadena.net/

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

Villa Parke Community Center

virtual M-Th 8am-5pm Year-round
M-F 8am-5pm
Year-round Free WALT JACKSON HOT MEAL PROGRAM

GEMLINK PROGRAM Members of the community provide a free, hot meal to

The GEMLINK Program offers resources to older anyone who desires a meal. Please call (626) 744-7300
adults who are 60 or over who are at risk of becoming
homeless or those experiencing homelessness. On- for more information.
site resources include service linkage to community
resources, breakfast, lunch, snacks, laundry and shower Jackie Robinson Community Center
access. Services are provided to participants, regardless
of income. Clients must enroll in the program to receive W 5PM-6 pm Year-round Free
services. Sponsored by the Los Angeles County
Department of Mental Health, Innovation 2. For more IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE
information, please call 626-744-7200. By appointment
only. Community Service staff assist individuals seeking an
adjustment in status, advocacy, referral, and information
regarding family petitions, Deferred Action Childhood
Arrival (DACA), citizenship, and registry. By appointment
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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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 and was created with the support of (10) calendar days prior to the activity/program
the City of Pasadena. The community garden aligns with the start date. A customer receipt must accompany the
Department's mission to preserve and improve the physical, refund request, and a 20% administrative charge
social, and economic health of Pasadena neighborhoods by may be deducted. Failure to cancel prior to ten (10)
delivering inclusive, innovative, and progressive recreational calendar days from the activity/program start date
and community service programs. The garden is a 501(c) will forfeit all paid fees.
(3) nonprofit organization and a member of the Los Angeles
Community Garden Council, which provides administrative Afterschool Program
support to a large network of community gardens in Los Refunds must be requested in writing, and received
Angeles County. by the Afterschool Adventures Program office prior
to the week and/or month that the child(ren) will
GARDEN HOURS: not attend. A 20% administrative charge may be
deducted. Failure to cancel prior will forfeit all paid
Mon - Fri • 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. fees.
Sat • 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sun • Closed Summer Camp
For more information, please call the Villa Parke Refunds must be requested in writing, and received
Community Center at (626) 744-6530 or email by the Summer Camp Program office prior to
[email protected]. the week and/or month that the child(ren) will
not attend. A 20% administrative charge may be
OPPORTUNITIES AT THE GARDEN deducted. Failure to cancel prior will forfeit all paid
fees.
Become a member of a vibrant community and learn to grow
your own food! Garden plot member fees are only $3-$6 per Memberships
month. Please send inquires to [email protected]. All membership sales are final.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Point-of-Sale
No refunds provided once services have been
Interested in helping us grow? As a volunteer organization, we rendered.
rely heavily on volunteers to help us accomplish our mission.
We welcome all skill levels and both short-term or long-term Facility Reservations/Permits
commitments. Interested parties, please send an email to The individual to whom the permit was issued is
[email protected]. 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.
Brenner Park 3100 East Del Mar Blvd.
Blair Inter. Baccalaureate School 1201 S Marengo Ave. 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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Buy Fresh ... Eat Local!
Selling California fruits, vegetables, plants, flowers,
honey, cheeses, baked goods, and more!

2 convenient locations, rain or shine!

Villa Parke Victory Park

Small Neighborhood Market (PHS Parking Lot)
363 E. Villa St.
Sierra Madre Blvd.
Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m

www.pasadenafarmersmarket.org

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Get
Connected

with a Hot Spot &
Chromebook!

Pasadena Public Library offers Chromebooks
and Wi-Fi hotspots available for checkout at
all branch libraries.

Hotspots

As a mobile device, a hotspot provides a Wi-Fi link to the internet
from any location. Hotspots can also provide Wi-Fi service to
nearby devices simultaneously, which can benefit other
household members.

Chromebooks

Chromebooks are laptops that can connect to the internet
through any accessible Wi-Fi network—including the one
you create with a hotspot.

The devices will be available for a four-week loan
period to library patrons with a valid library card. One
hotspot and one Chromebook may be checked out
per card. Patrons must provide a signed lending
agreement form in order to be able to check these
items out. After the lending agreement is signed by
the responsible party, a hotspot and/or Chromebook
can be checked out with just the library card.

Funding for the hotspots was provided by The Friends of the Pasadena Public Library.
The La Pintoresca Library Associates funded additional Chromebooks for the La Pintoresca Branch Library.

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