Summer 2026 Recreation Activities Guide

Lap Swim Hours Lap Pool Only The Lap pool is 25 yards in length with three dedicated lanes for lap swim. Swimmers are to circle swim when there are more than 2 people per lane. Lanes arranged by speed and swimmers may be asked to move if in the inappropriate lane.

Day Dates Times Mon-Fri 6/22-7/31 6:00-8:45am, 12:00-12:45pm Mon-Thu 6/22-7/31 7:00-7:45pm Mon-Fri 8/3-8/31 6:00am-1:45pm, 5:00-6:45pm Sat-Sun 6/22-8/31 7:00-8:45am Water Aerobics in the Drop Pool

Day Mon/Wed/Fri

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Dates 6/22-8/31

Time 8:00-8:45am

Water Fitness Hours Lap Pool Only

Water Fitness is available in 1 lane in lap pool.

Day Mon-Fri Mon-Fri Sat-Sun

Dates 6/22-7/31 8/3-8/31 6/22-8/31

Times 6:00-8:45am, 12:00-12:45pm 6:00am-1:45pm, 5:00-6:45pm 7:00-8:45am

Water Walking in the Lazy River

Day Mon/Wed Tue/Thu/Sat

Dates 6/22-8/31 6/22-8/31

Time 7:00-7:45pm 8:00-8:45am

Big Truck Day

Beep, beep! Big Truck Day is rolling into town. Get up close with the trucks and equipment that keep our community clean, safe, and running every day. In partnership with Public Works, kids can explore, climb aboard, and meet the real life heroes behind the wheel. Honks, horns, and hands on fun guaranteed. FREE and fun for all ages!

Location: Newark Pavilion, 6430 Thornton Ave Day Date Time Fee Wed 6/10 10:00-11:30am FREE

Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration

Join us for the 3rd annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration for an afternoon full of joy, culture, food and community as we celebrate freedom and unity! Enjoy live music, entertainment, family-friendly activities, and good vibes for all ages.

Location: Newark Pavilion, 6430 Thornton Ave Day Date Time Fee Thu 6/18 1:00-5:00pm FREE

Groovin’ at the Grove

FREE Summer Concert Series Groovin’ at the Grove is our free summer concert series, bringing lively music, great vibes, and community fun to Friday nights at the Grove. Gates open at 4:00pm, so come early to grab a spot, enjoy food and settle in for an evening of music, dancing, and summer memories.

Location: Shirley Sisk Grove by the NewPark Mall Day Date Time Fee Band Fri 6/26 5:00-7:30pm FREE LatinRemix Fri 7/10 5:00-7:30pm FREE Cisco Kid Fri 7/24 5:00-7:30pm FREE The Hitmen Fri 8/7 5:00-7:30pm FREE Tortilla Soup

Mariachi Festival

The Mariachi Festival is a free summer celebration of Newark’s vibrant culture, featuring mariachi and ballet folklórico performances, delicious food, and engaging presentations for all ages. Bring your family and friends to enjoy an afternoon filled with music, dance, and community pride.

Location: Shirley Sisk Grove by the NewPark Mall Day Date Time Fee Sun 7/19 1:00-5:00pm FREE

Inclusive Silent Splash Swim Night

Dive into fun with our Inclusive Silent Splash Swim Night! Designed for children with special needs, our program features a variety of engaging activities, including sensory stations, arts and crafts, and more. For safety, a parent or guardian must accompany each child in the water, with one adult per child. All participants are required to pay.

We look forward to welcoming you and your families to our inclusive and engaging swimming activities.

Location: Silliman Family Aquatic Center Day Date Time Fee Fri 8/21 5:00-7:00pm $13

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Summer Sports Camp Stay active and have fun with us this summer! Our multi-sport camp gives participants the chance to play the sports they already love while also discovering new ones they may have never tried before. With a mix of games, skill-building, and friendly competition, it’s guaranteed to be an exciting and memorable experience for everyone.

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Gymnasium Instructor: Newark Recreation Staff Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 5-9 M-F 6/8-6/12 9:00am-12:00pm $190/$200 5-9 M-F 6/22-6/26 9:00am-12:00pm $190/$200 5-9 M-F 7/6-7/10 9:00am-12:00pm $190/$200 5-9 M-F 7/20-7/24 9:00am-12:00pm $190/$200

Junior Lifeguard Camp Interested in exploring what it takes to be a lifeguard and swim instructor? Graduates of this camp are encouraged to apply as a junior lifeguard volunteer for the Silliman Activity & Family Aquatic Center for up to 2 summers after completion of the camp.

Included is a program shirt and lunch on Friday.

Prerequisite: Must be able to continuously swim 50 yards of freestyle or breaststroke on the first day of camp.

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Gymnasium Instructor: Newark Recreation Staff Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 12-15 M-F 7/6-7/10 9:00am-4:00pm $315

Betty Gentry’s Dance Camp

Get ready to dance your way to a memorable week at Betty Gentry’s Dance Camp! Join the vibrant and talented Betty Gentry Dance Instructors for a dynamic week of dance exploration suitable for all levels. From beginners discovering the joy of rhythmic movement to advanced dancers refining their skills, everyone is welcome. Covers various styles, including ballet, jazz, tap, and musical theatre. Expect a fun and intensive experience focused on safe techniques and body awareness.

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Betty Gentry Dance Studio Instructors: Chloe and Mandy Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 6-9 M-F 6/22-6/26 9:00am-12:00pm $240/$252 10-15 M-F 6/22-6/26 1:00-4:00pm $240/$252

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Cougars Girls Summer Basketball Camp

Players will experience camp drills, contests, and activities that will emphasize shooting, ball handling, agility, and decision making. Camp Shirt included.

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Gymnasium Instructor: Darryl Reina, Newark Memorial Girls’ Varsity Basketball Coach, Staff, & Players Grade Day Date Time Fee R/NR 1-3 M-Th 7/13-7/16 9:00am-12:00pm $149/$159 4-5 M-Th 7/13-7/16 9:00am-12:00pm $149/$159 6-8 M-Th 7/13-7/16 9:00am-12:00pm $149/$159

Build ’Em All: Pokémon Adventures with LEGO® Materials BrickTech

Join us this summer for a week of Pokémon and LEGO® fun!

Campers will build their favorite Pokémon, design custom gyms, and create epic battle scenes using LEGO® bricks. This hands-on camp sparks creativity, storytelling, and STEM thinking—perfect for young Pokémon fans ready to build, play, and imagine!

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Meeting Room Instructor: BrickTech Staff Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 5-10 M-Th 6/15-6/18 9:00am-12:00pm $208/$218

Underwater Adventures STEM with LEGO® Materials BrickTech

Make waves this summer in an underwater-themed LEGO® camp! Campers will build sea creatures, submarines, coral reefs, and more while exploring ocean adventures through hands-on design and storytelling. This imaginative, STEMfriendly camp is perfect for young builders ready to dive deep—no experience needed, just creativity and a love for the sea!

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Activity Room Instructor: BrickTech Staff Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 5-10 M-F 6/29-7/3 9:00am-12:00pm $259/$272

Paw Patrol with LEGO® Materials

BrickTech Get ready for a pup-tastic summer in a week-long PAW Patrol LEGO® camp! Campers will build rescue scenes, vehicles, and their favorite pup characters while completing fun, creative missions. It’s the perfect camp for young fans who want to build, play, and save the day—brick by brick!

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Meeting Room Instructor: BrickTech Staff Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 5-10 M-F 7/6-7/10 1:00-4:00pm $259/$272

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Design and Drive with LEGO® Materials BrickTech

Race into summer with a week-long LEGO® Design & Drive camp! Campers will build custom cars, speed through ramps and loops, and tackle creative design challenges. Through hands-on fun and friendly competition, kids explore engineering, problemsolving, and storytelling—no experience necessary, just imagination and a need for speed!

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Activity Room Instructor: BrickTech Staff Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 5-10 M-F 6/8-6/12 9:00am-12:00pm $259/$272

Dinosaur Exploration with LEGO® Materials BrickTech

Join us for a week-long LEGO® Dinosaur Exploration camp this summer! Campers will build life-sized dinos (in LEGO® scale!), dig sites, volcanoes, and ancient ecosystems while learning STEM and storytelling skills. It’s the ultimate handson adventure for every dino-loving builder—no experience needed!

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Meeting Room Instructor: BrickTech Staff Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 5-10 M-Th 6/15-6/18 1:00-4:00pm $208/$218

Star Wars Adventure with LEGO® Materials BrickTech

Blast off into adventure with this week-long Star Wars LEGO® camp! Campers will build starships, droids, and epic scenes from across the galaxy, all while developing creativity, storytelling, and engineering skills. It’s the perfect mix of hands-on fun and intergalactic excitement—no experience needed, just imagination and the Force!

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Meeting Room Instructor: BrickTech Staff Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 5-10 M-F 7/6-7/10 9:00am-12:00pm $259/$272

Jet Cadets

Mad Science Explore the basic principles of flight, ride a hovercraft, build airplanes, and construct balloon copters! Set your eyes on distant skies and learn about outer space. Take a tour of distant galaxies and discover the incredible place where we live: The Milky Way. This hands-on Mad Science program teaches you all about aerodynamics and the world above us!

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Activity Room Instructor: Mad Science Staff Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 6-11 M-F 6/22-6/26 9:00am-12:00pm $350/$366

Spy Academy

Mad Science From decoding messages to metal detectors and night vision, campers check out spy tech equipment and take-home lots of gadgets! Step into the shoes of a detective as you uncover the science involved in evidence gathering and analysis! Become a super spy and learn clever ways of performing tasks as we take a hands-on view of the science that spies and detectives use!

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Activity Room Instructor: Mad Science Staff Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 6-11 M-F 7/20-7/24 9:00am-12:00pm $350/$366

Reactions in Action

Mad Science Dive into the realms of the Chemical and Physical world in this crazy week of non-stop action – and Reaction! Explore our wonder lab and perform spectacular hands on experiments and continue the fun at home with the gadgets you’ve designed in the lab!

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Activity Room Instructor: Mad Science Staff Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 6-11 M-F 7/27-7/31 9:00am-12:00pm $350/$366

Live Action Flix

IncrediFlix Unleash your filmmaking talents! No acting experience? No problem. Learn the Hollywood secrets to create, direct, film, act, and more. Working in a movie crew we’ll bring your ideas to life. By the end you won’t just have an amazing film, you’ll have the skills to craft your own epic movies with friends. *$35 production fee included in the price of camp.

Flix emailed within a month after camp ends.

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Activity Room Instructor: IncrediFlix Staff Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 7-13 M-TH 6/15-6/18 9:00am-12:00pm $280/$294

Lego Stop Motion Flix

IncrediFlix Bring Lego worlds to life! We provide Legos. You provide your imagination. Work in groups to create a Lego set with Lego characters for a stop-motion movie you’ll storyboard, shoot, and add voice-over to. *$35 production fee included in the price of camp.

Flix emailed within a month after camp ends.

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Activity Room Instructor: IncrediFlix Staff Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 7-13 M-TH 6/15-6/18 1:00-4:00pm $280/$294

Live Action & Lego Stop Motion Flix

IncrediFlix Join us for the full day combo for a discount plus free lunch supervision! Please see both half day descriptions. Bring snacks, lunch and drink. *$70 production fee included in the price of camp. Flix emailed within a month after camp ends.

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Activity Room Instructor: IncrediFlix Staff Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 7-13 M-TH 6/15-6/18 9:00am-4:00pm $534/$561

Chess Wizards Summer Camp

Through interactive lessons, exciting games, puzzles, and friendly tournaments, students build critical thinking, problem-solving, and sportsmanship skills.

Campers will learn chess fundamentals, opening strategies, tactics, and endgame concepts—all in a positive and supportive environment. No prior chess experience is required, making this camp perfect for beginners and experienced players alike! Half day or full day camp options available.

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Meeting Room Instructor: Chess Wizard Staff Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 5-12 M-F 6/22-6/26 9:00am-12:00pm $410/$431 5-12 M-F 6/22-6/26 12:00-3:00pm $410/$431 5-12 M-F 6/22-6/26 9:00-3:00pm $610/$671 5-12 M-F 7/13-7/17 9:00am-12:00pm $410/$431 5-12 M-F 7/13-7/17 12:00-3:00pm $410/$431 5-12 M-F 7/13-7/17 9:00-3:00pm $610/$671

“Mainstage” Willy Wonka

The Theater Factory The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory come alive on stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale.

Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth.

The play will be staged for friends and family on the final day of camp. Script fee, payable to instructor $15 Location: Silliman Activity Center, Meeting Room Instructor: Ish Amitoj Kaur, Filmmaker & Theater director Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 7-17 M-F 7/20-7/31 9:30am-3:30pm $525/$552

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Galileo Technic Grand Prix for Young Engineers

Rrooar Coding and Robotics Academy Start your engines! In this high-speed Lego camp, young builders will become race car engineers as they design, build, and race their own vehicles in a series of exciting Grand Prix challenges. Campers will build a variety of custom race cars with wheels, axles, and creative add-ons, learn about basic physics and engineering - like speed, friction, aerodynamics, and balance, test and improve their designs through ramps and tracks and compete in time trials, and a final Grand Prix tournament. Whether your racer loves to build fast, smart, or wild, this camp is packed with hands-on creativity and friendly competition.

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Meeting Room Instructor: Rrooar Coding & Robotics Academy Staff Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 5-14 M-F 6/8-6/12 9:30am-12:30pm $279/$293

Robotics & Young Engineers Camp Rrooar Coding and Robotics Academy

Get ready for a day full of innovation, creativity, and fun!

Our Full-Day Young Engineers and Robotics Camp is the perfect blend of building, robotics and innovation with engaging hands-on activities, designed to inspire young minds and spark a lifelong love of learning. Each day is packed with exciting opportunities for campers to dive into the world of STEM - from Robotics Lab with Sphero & MicroBits to Galileo Technic Grand Prix for Young Engineers. Campers will develop critical 21st-century skills like problem-solving, teamwork, and creative thinking, all while having a blast. Camp includes a mix of off-screen enrichment activities to balance the day.

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Meeting Room Instructor: Rrooar Coding & Robotics Academy Staff Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 5-14 M-F 6/8-6/12 9:30am-4:00pm $499/$524

Lego Robotics Monster Trucks for Young Engineers

Rrooar Coding and Robotics Academy Get ready to rev your engines and unleash your imagination! In this high-energy Lego camp, kids will design and build monster trucks using bricks, gears, wheels, and more. A revolutionary Robotics Classes for young builders & coders. This program teaches programming & robotics fundamentals using a fun, intuitive, physical coding language. In this engaging program, students will build models using blocks and sensors as they engage in this fun, hands-on immersive learning experience. Key program objectives - Discover coding and machine engineering, get familiar with software engineering terminology, Introduction to algorithmic thinking, encourage problem-solving, Develop creativity and critical thinking.

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Meeting Room Instructor: Rrooar Coding & Robotics Academy Staff Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 5-14 M-Th 6/29-7/2 1:00-4:00pm $225/$236

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Robotics Lab: Create, Code & Build with Sphero & MicroBits

Rrooar Coding and Robotics Academy Get ready to roll, code, and create! In this hands-on robotics camp, young innovators will dive into the exciting world of robotics and invention using the powerful Sphero RVR robot and the endlessly creative LittleBits electronic building blocks. Campers will learn to program the Sphero RVR to drive, follow paths, react to sensors, and complete challenges, use MicroBits to invent their own electronic gadgets and bring their ideas to life, combine hardware and software in creative ways, tackle real-world inspired challenges that build problem-solving, engineering, and coding skills, learn teamwork and collaboration. Whether they’re new to robotics or ready to take their tech skills to the next level, this camp empowers kids to think like engineers, create like inventors, and have fun like never before.

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Meeting Room Instructor: Rrooar Coding & Robotics Academy Staff Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 5-14 M-F 6/8-6/12 1:00-4:00pm $279/$293

Game On! Design & Code with Scratch Rrooar Coding and Robotics Academy

Young gamers have an opportunity to transform into game makers, learn game design and coding skills and create their own games on Scratch, MIT’s popular block-based programming platform. In this exciting journey into gaming, students will design and develop their games, learn programming fundamentals such as sequencing, conditionals, loops, functions, events and debugging. Laptops will be provided. Students are allowed to get their own laptops.

M-Th Location: Silliman Activity Center, Meeting Room M-F Location: Silliman Activity Center, Activity Room Instructor: Rrooar Coding & Robotics Academy Staff Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 5-14 M-Th 6/29-7/2 9:30am-12:30pm $225/$236 5-14 M-F 7/13-7/17 9:30am-12:30pm $279/$293

Camp for Young Engineers & Gamers Rrooar Coding and Robotics Academy

Get ready for a day full of innovation, creativity, and fun!

Our Full-Day Young Engineers Camp is the perfect blend of building & coding programs with engaging hands-on activities, designed to inspire young minds and spark a lifelong love of learning. Each day is packed with exciting opportunities for campers to dive into the world of STEM - from Lego bricks building to building their own games on Scratch. Campers will develop critical 21st-century skills like problem-solving, teamwork, and creative thinking, all while having a blast. Camp includes a mix of off-screen enrichment activities to balance the day.

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Meeting Room Instructor: Rrooar Coding & Robotics Academy Staff Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 5-14 M-Th 6/29-7/2 9:30am-4:00pm $399/$419

Script, Code, Animate & Create: A Storytelling & Animation Camp

Rrooar Coding and Robotics Academy Unleash your imagination in this all-in-one creative camp where storytelling meets technology! Campers will explore the entire creative process - from writing scripts and designing characters to animating scenes and coding interactive 2D stories. Using fun, beginnerfriendly tools, students will learn the fundamentals of screenwriting, digital art, and 2D animation coding while working on their own original projects. Whether you’re a budding writer, aspiring animator, or curious coder, this camp is the perfect place to bring your ideas to life - frame by frame. No prior experience needed just creativity and a passion for storytelling! Laptops will be provided. $30 Material Fee due to the instructor at the first-class meeting.

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Activity Room Instructor: Rrooar Coding & Robotics Academy Staff Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 5-14 M-F 7/6-7/10 9:30am-12:30pm $279/$293

Introduction to Skateboarding!

Rob Skate A super fun, new skateboard program designed for kids of all ages. No skill requirements needed as the Rob Skate Academy has a the best professionally trained staff in the industry to handle all skill levels and keep your child safe. Participants provide their own skateboard, helmet, and pads. Don’t forget to bring water and snack! This is an action packed camp for thrill seekers and you can learn more about us at www.robskate.com Location: Mel Nunes Sportsfield Park, Skate Park Instructor: Rob Skate Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 6-12 M-F 6/15-6/19 9:00am-12:00pm $249/$261 6-12 M-F 6/22-6/26 9:00am-12:00pm $249/$261 6-12 M-F 6/29-7/3 9:00am-12:00pm $249/$261 6-12 M-F 7/27-7/31 9:00am-12:00pm $249/$261

Tennis with Gustavo Summer Camps

A summer program specializing in overall personal and fitness development of the youth with a focus on cardiovascular activity, coordination, and social bonding. A variety of exercises focus on utilizing games to motivate participation from the students. The classes will also include a technical focus specific for tennis. At the end of the month students should have a general understanding of how to play the sport.

Location: Birch Grove Park, Tennis Courts Instructor: Gustavo Chata Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 8-14 M-F 6/8-6/12 9:00am-12:00pm $525/$551 8-14 M-F 6/15-6/19 9:00am-12:00pm $525/$551 8-14 M-F 6/22-6/26 9:00am-12:00pm $525/$551 8-14 M-F 6/29-7/3 9:00am-12:00pm $525/$551 8-14 M-F 7/6-7/10 9:00am-12:00pm $525/$551 8-14 M-F 7/13-7/17 9:00am-12:00pm $525/$551 8-14 M-F 7/20-7/24 9:00am-12:00pm $525/$551 8-14 M-F 7/27-7/31 9:00am-12:00pm $525/$551 8-14 M-F 8/3-8/7 9:00am-12:00pm $525/$551

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Kendo “The Way of the Sword”

Beginner: This class is for those who have never practiced Kendo or need to brush up the fundamental movements of Kendo. The beginner class focuses on the basics and understanding the characteristics of kendo. A non-refundable material fee of $45 is due to the instructor on the first-class meeting.

Intermediate/Advanced: This class is for both those who have recently graduated from the beginner course and experienced kendo practitioners who are able to demonstrate proficiency in the fundamentals of KENDO. Instructor approval required prior to enrollment.

Locations: Silliman Activity Center, Betty Gentry Dance Studio (Beginner) Gymnasium (Intermediate/Advanced) Instructor: Hiroshi Ichimura, Kendo Kyoshi 7 Dan No class: 7/4 Age Level Day Date Time Fee R/NR 9+ Beg Sat 6/20-8/29 3:30-4:30pm $160/$168 9+ Int/Adv Sat 6/6-7/18 4:20-6:20pm $72/$79 9+ Int/Adv Sat 7/25-8/29 4:20-6:20pm $72/$79

Self Defense Karate

Learn basic self-defense techniques in a fun and supportive “safety awareness” program, develop self-confidence, discipline, and strength through the practice of basic Karate.

Belt promotions will be held at the conclusion of each session.

Uniforms ($50) and advancement belts (testing $15) may be purchased from the instructor.

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Activity Room Instructor: Mark Gothard, Kid Safe USA No class: 7/4 Age Belt Day Date Time Fee R/NR 5-15 Beginner Wed 6/10-8/26 4:00-4:40pm $260/$273 5-15 Yellow/Orange Wed 6/10-8/26 4:45-5:25pm $260/$273 6-17 Purple & Above Wed 6/10-8/26 5:30-6:10pm $260/$273 5-15 Beginner Thu 6/11-8/27 4:00-4:40pm $260/$273 5-15 Yellow/Orange Thu 6/11-8/27 4:45-5:25pm $260/$273 6-17 Purple/Green Thu 6/11-8/27 5:30-6:10pm $260/$273 8-17 Blue & Above Thu 6/11-8/27 6:15-6:55pm $260/$273

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Club VIP Volleyball

Since 1997 Club V.I.P. volleyball has provided reps and a progressive program designed to be taken multiple times to help breakdown skills to build up a solid foundation.

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Gymnasium Instructor: Club VIP Volleyball No Class: 6/19 Level 1 Skills Training: This program is for players that need to develop consistency and control in their skills. Evaluations will be held at the end of each session.

Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 9-14 Fri 6/5-6/26 2:30-3:30pm $80/$88 Level 2 Skills Training: Level 2 Team Training program is NOT FOR BEGINNERS, but for players that have instructor approval from Level 1 Programs. Designed to be taken multiple times to help players learn the roles of the positions on the court, and it focuses heavily on a pass, set, hit structure. Learn player positions, different transitions on the court and the fundamentals of a rally score game. Evaluations will be held at the end of each session.

Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 9-14 Fri 6/5-6/26 1:30-2:30pm $90/$98

Parent/Guardian & Me Soccer

Kidz Love Soccer The fun happens on the field, so don’t just watch from the sidelines! Here is your chance to join in your toddler’s introduction to the world’s most popular sport. You’ll participate in fun, age-appropriate activities, and help your child to develop their motor and socialization skills. A variety of soccer activities are played each week. Adult participation is required.

All participants receive a Kidz Love Soccer jersey!

Location: Mel Nunes Sportsfield Park Instructor: Kidz Love Soccer Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 2-3.5 Sun 6/7-7/12 5:30-6:00pm $141/$148 2-3.5 Sun 7/19-8/9 5:30-6:00pm $117/$123 2-3.5 Fri 6/12-7/17 6:30-7:00pm $141/$148 2-3.5 Fri 7/31-8/14 6:30-7:00pm $93/$102

Tot Soccer

Kidz Love Soccer Chase the ball! Tot-Soccer helps kids learn to be part of a structured group activity without a parent by their side. Realizing this can be difficult for young children, our field-tested, age specific curriculum builds confidence and promotes physical development in a safe, supportive and fun environment. Tot Soccer focuses on helping kids develop their large m­otor skills through skill demonstrations and entertaining games like Bugs in the House! These games build skill and self-esteem and prepare tots to start running and kicking - just like the big kids! All participants receive a Kidz Love Soccer jersey!

Shin guards are required after the first meeting.

Location: Mel Nunes Sportsfield Park Instructor: Kidz Love Soccer Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 3.5-4 Fri 6/12-7/17 5:55-6:25pm $141/$148 3.5-4 Fri 7/31-8/14 5:55-6:25pm $93/$102

Pre-Soccer

Kidz Love Soccer Enjoy running and kicking just like the big kids! Have fun and learn the basic techniques of soccer while building selfesteem and learning to follow instructions in a nurturing teaching environment. The focus will be more on skills and individual development as a result of the current accommodations. All participants receive a Kidz Love Soccer Jersey! Shin guards are required after the first meeting.

Location: Mel Nunes Sportsfield Park Instructor: Kidz Love Soccer Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 4-5 Fri 6/12-7/17 5:15-5:50pm $141/$148 4-5 Fri 7/31-8/14 5:15-5:50pm $93/$102

Little Shooters Instructional Basketball

Children will learn to dribble, pass, and shoot through fun games and challenges. This class helps build coordination, confidence, and teamwork while having a great time on the court. It’s all about learning the fundamentals and having fun!

Instructors: Newark Youth Sports Staff Location: Silliman Center, Gymnasium Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 3-4 Tue 6/9-6/30 4:00-4:45pm $55/$60 3-4 Tue 7/7-7/28 4:00-4:45pm $55/$60 3-4 Tue 8/4-8/25 4:00-4:45pm $55/$60 5-6 Tue 6/9-6/30 5:00-5:45pm $55/$60 5-6 Tue 7/7-7/28 5:00-5:45pm $55/$60 5-6 Tue 8/4-8/25 5:00-5:45pm $55/$60

Tot/Pre-Soccer

Kidz Love Soccer Little tykes will enjoy running and kicking just like the big kids! Children will have fun and learn the basic techniques of the game while building self-esteem. Children learn to follow instructions in a nurturing, age appropriate environment. All participants receive a Kidz Love Soccer jersey! Shin guards are required after the first meeting.

Location: Mel Nunes Sportsfield Park Instructor: Kidz Love Soccer Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 3.5-5 Sun 6/7-7/12 3:10-3:45pm $141/$148 3.5-5 Sun 7/19-8/9 3:10-3:45pm $117/$123

Soccer 1

Kidz Love Soccer Players will learn dribbling, passing, defense and shooting goals! Fun skill games are played at every session, and every participant will have a ball at their feet. Small-sided soccer matches will be introduced gradually. Perfect for first time players while being fun and engaging for kids with some experience. All participants receive a Kidz Love Soccer jersey!

Shin guards are required after the first meeting.

Location: Mel Nunes Sportsfield Park Instructor: Kidz Love Soccer Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 5-6 Sun 6/7-7/12 3:50-4:35pm $141/$148 5-6 Sun 7/19-8/9 3:50-4:35pm $117/$123 5-6 Fri 6/12-7/17 3:35-4:20pm $141/$148 5-6 Fri 7/31-8/14 3:35-4:20pm $93/$102

Soccer 2

Kidz Love Soccer A great introduction to competitive soccer, Skillz and Scrimmages teaches advanced skill building such as dribbling, passing and shooting in a team format, as well as an introduction to goal-tending. Kids will scrimmage and learn to play together as a team. From defense and mid-field to forward and goalie...kids get exposure to playing every position and have a blast doing it. Appropriate for players of varying skill levels. All participants receive a Kidz Love Soccer Jersey! Shin guards are required after the first meeting.

Location: Mel Nunes Sportsfield Park Instructor: Kidz Love Soccer Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 7-10 Sun 6/7-7/12 4:40-5:25pm $141/$148 7-10 Sun 7/19-8/9 4:40-5:25pm $117/$123 7-10 Fri 6/12-7/17 4:25-5:10pm $141/$148 7-10 Fri 7/31-8/14 4:25-5:10pm $93/$102

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Tennis for Beginners I - Green Ball

Tennis with Gustavo Grow with the sport of tennis by learning how to coordinate your movement with simple exercises designed to engage a younger audience. The lessons are meant to nurture a general interest in sports by creating a fun, safe, and collective environment for development.

Location: Birch Grove Park, Tennis Courts Instructor: Gustavo Chata Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 8-14 Fri 6/5-6/26 3:30-4:30pm $90/$99 8-14 Fri 7/3-7/31 3:30-4:30pm $113/$119 8-14 Fri 8/7-8/28 3:30-4:30pm $90/$99

Tennis for Beginners I

Tennis with Gustavo Learn the fundamental techniques required to play tennis from the baseline. The objective is to introduce the sport and technical aspect of the most commonly utilized shots in the game. In the lessons we will utilize the techniques learned in order to practice rallying from the baseline. The lesson will have both one on one development with a coach and practice with peers.

Location: Birch Grove Park, Tennis Courts Instructor: Gustavo Chata Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 14+ Sat 6/6-6/27 8:00-9:00am $90/$99 14+ Sat 7/4-7/25 8:00-9:00am $90/$99 14+ Sat 8/1-8/29 8:00-9:00am $113/$119

Betty Gentry’s Dance Classes

Tennis for Beginners II - Green Ball

Tennis with Gustavo A more in-depth course into tennis technique with situational play consisting of controlled rallies amongst other students. By the end of the course students should be able to hold simple rallies with a focus on consistency and accuracy.

Location: Birch Grove Park, Tennis Courts Instructor: Gustavo Chata Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 8-14 Wed 6/3-6/24 3:30-4:30pm $90/$99 8-14 Wed 7/1-7/29 3:30-4:30pm $113/$119 8-14 Wed 8/5-8/26 3:30-4:30pm $90/$99

Tennis for Beginners II

Tennis with Gustavo Learn the fundamentals of approaching the net by utilizing volleys, overheads, and approach shots. In this lesson we will develop the proper technique to play balls closer to the net. Extensive emphasis will be placed on the proper racquet control and footwork fundamentals. The lessons will provide one on one interaction with a coach as well as practice with other students in the course.

Location: Birch Grove Park, Tennis Courts Instructor: Gustavo Chata Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 14+ Sat 6/6-6/27 9:00-10:00am $90/$99 14+ Sat 7/4-7/25 9:00-10:00am $90/$99 14+ Sat 8/1-8/29 9:00-10:00am $113/$119

Dive into the rhythm of summer with our enchanting dance classes! Join us for a lively and invigorating experience.

Unleash your inner dancer and discover the joy of movement in a fun and welcoming environment. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a beginner, our skilled instructor will guide you through a variety of dance styles, ensuring a dynamic and enjoyable learning experience.

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Betty Gentry Dance Studio Age Day Class Date Time Fee R/NR Instructor 18+ Tue Adult Ballet/Lyrical 7/7-8/4 7:00-7:55pm $60/$66 Traci 18+ Tue Adult Tap 7/7-8/4 8:00-8:55pm $60/$66 Traci 4-6 Thu Dance Combo 7/9-8/6 3:30-4:20pm $55/$60 Chloe 7-10 Thu Dance Combo 7/9-8/6 4:30-5:20pm $55/$60 Chloe 10-15 Thu Musical Theater Jazz 7/9-8/6 5:30-6:20pm $55/$60 Chloe

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Intermediate Tennis (Tactical)

Tennis with Gustavo Develop your tactical play in singles/doubles by learning common patterns of play and practicing them in controlled scenarios.

Lessons will focus on feeding drills with some “live ball” scenarios leading to more rallies. Both doubles and single style games will be included to allow for some open pattern play.

Location: Birch Grove Park, Tennis Courts Instructor: Gustavo Chata Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 14+ Wed 6/3-6/24 6:30-7:30pm $90/$99 14+ Wed 7/1-7/29 6:30-7:30pm $113/$119 14+ Wed 8/5-8/26 6:30-7:30pm $90/$99

Adult Volleyball League

Looking for ways to have fun and stay active. Our Recreation Coed Volleyball League is the place for you. Must have at least two (2) women per team. The league coordinator reserves the right to move teams into different levels and/or divisions than originally registered, based on roster composition and previous season performance. For more information about the league and to find our league rules visit quickscores.com/cityofnewark *Game Schedule TBA. Questions? Email zack.radcliffe@newarkca.gov Registration deadline: 5/20 Location: Silliman Center, Gymnasium Age Type Day Date Game Start Time Team Fee 18+ Competitive Thu 6/11-8/27* 6:00-8:00pm* $600 18+ Recreational Thu 6/11-8/27* 6:00-8:00pm* $600

Kendo “The Way of the Sword”

ZUMBA® FITNESS Get ready to dance your way to fitness with Zumba®!

This high-energy class combines Latin and international rhythms for a fun, full-body workout that feels more like a party than exercise. All fitness levels welcome!

Location: Silliman Center, Betty Gentry Dance Studio Instructor: Marie Magsakay Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 16+ Wed 6/10-7/15 7:30-8:30pm $48/$53 16+ Wed 7/22-8/26 7:30-8:30pm $48/$53

Adult Basketball League

Wednesday is made for Basketball here at the Silliman Center. Get your friends together, create a team and join our league. For more information about the league and to find our league rules visit quickscores. com/cityofnewark. *Game Schedule TBA. Questions? Email zack.radcliffe@newarkca.gov Registration deadline: 5/20 Competitive – Wednesday Night Location: Silliman Center, Gymnasium Age Day Date Game Start Time Team Fee 18+ Wed 6/10-8/26* 6:00-8:00pm* $900

Energy Through Iron

This class teaches students how to workout safely and get results. You will learn how the gym machines work and the proper form to use with free weights and bands.

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Activity Room/Fitness Center Instructor: Mark Gothard Age Day Date Time Fee 18+ Thu 6/11-8/27 7:00-8:00pm $260/$273

Beginner: This class is for those who have never practiced Kendo or need to brush up the fundamental movements of Kendo. The beginner class focuses on the basics and understanding the characteristics of kendo. A non-refundable material fee of $45 is due to the instructor on the first-class meeting.

Intermediate/Advanced: This class is for both those who have recently graduated from the beginner course and experienced kendo practitioners who are able to demonstrate proficiency in the fundamentals of KENDO. Instructor approval required prior to enrollment.

Location: Silliman Center, Betty Gentry Dance Studio (Beginner), Gymnasium (Intermediate/Advanced) Instructor: Instructor: Hiroshi Ichimura, Kendo Kyoshi 7 Dan No class: 7/4 Age Level Day Date Time Fee R/NR 18+ Beg Sat 6/20-8/29 3:30-4:30pm $160/$168 18+ Int/Adv Sat 6/6-7/18 4:20-6:20pm $72/$79 18+ Int/Adv Sat 7/25-8/29 4:20-6:20pm $72/$79

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Banded Together Fitness

This senior fitness class combines both seated and standing exercises to provide a well-rounded workout. Participants will use a variety of equipment to improve strength, flexibility, and overall fitness. The focus will be on strength training, which is especially important for maintaining health and independence as we age.

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Dance Studio/Fitness Center Instructor: Mark Gothard Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 55+ Thu 6/11-8/27 2:30-3:30pm $180/$189

Senior Chair Fitness

Follow along as the instructor leads the class in full body exercises without the stress on your joints. Instructor meets individuals at a level they are comfortable at. Pre-registration required.

Location: Clark W. Redeker Newark Senior Center Instructor: Mark Gothard Age Day Date Time Fee R/NR 55+ Thu 6/4 10:00-11:00am $3 55+ Thu 6/18 10:00-11:00am $3 55+ Thu 7/2 10:00-11:00am $3 55+ Thu 7/16 10:00-11:00am $3 55+ Thu 8/6 10:00-11:00am $3 55+ Thu 8/20 10:00-11:00am $3

Smart Driver

4 Hour Refresher Course Claim your safe driver discount! When you take the AARP Smart Driver course, you could be eligible for a multi-year discount on your auto insurance.* Plus safer driving can save you more than just money. The course teaches proven driving techniques to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road.

Payment: Payment must be made via CHECK on the day of class, written to “AARP Smart Driver.” $20 for AARP members(M), $25 for non-members(NM).

Call your local insurance agent for details and eligibility.

Location: Clark W. Redeker Newark Senior Center Age Day Date Time Fee M/NM 55+ Thu 6/11 9:30am-2:00pm $20/$25 55+ Thu 8/13 9:30am-2:00pm $20/$25

Ride-On Tri-City Travel Training

Ride-On Tri-City Travel Training teaches seniors and persons with disabilities how to use public transit through travel training workshops, individualized training, transit outings and access to Senior Clipper cards. Classroom training and field outings on bus and BART are combined to teach participants how to plan trips, read transit schedules, use a Clipper Card to pay fares, transfer between buses and BART and travel on transit safely. Participants receive a free Clipper card with $10 in cash value.

Register by calling (510)574-2053 or go online www.fremont.gov Location: Clark W. Redeker Newark Senior Center Age Day Date Time Fee 55+ Mon/Tue 6/8-6/9 9:00am-12:00pm FREE

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Luncheons and Special Events

Pre-registration required for all luncheons and special events.

All events are located at the Clark W. Redeker Newark Senior Center (7401 Enterprise Dr.) unless otherwise noted.

Luncheons

Join us each month for a themed meal or luncheon, with tasty food and a fun time at every gathering.These events are perfect for socializing, meeting new friends, and sharing good times over a warm, inviting meal.

Age Day Date Time Meal Fee R/NR 55+ Tue 6/16 12:30-1:30pm Taco Tuesday $7/$8 55+ Wed 7/8 12:30-1:30pm Red, White & Blue BBQ $7/$8 55+ Tue 8/4 12:30pm* Ice Cream Social FREE 55+ Fri 8/21 12:30-1:30pm Luau Luncheon $10/$11

*While Supplies Last

Specialty Crafts

Join us for periodic craft sessions at the Newark Senior Center, where we explore everything from painting to decoupage. Come ready to unleash your creativity and make beautiful masterpieces to take home and enjoy!

Age 55+

Day Tue

Date 7/14

Time 1:30pm

Craft Mug Decorating

Fee $3

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The Newark Swim Lesson Program provides the highest quality of swim instruction available. We

look at swim instruction as a necessary life skill and want to make swimming an enjoyable lifelong activity for you and your family. Lessons are tailored to age and skill within a level. Remember not to compare your child’s progress with other swimmers as everyone learns at a different pace. Children are tested on the first day of each session and placed into the appropriate class level. We hope that you enjoy your swimming experience with us and welcome any of your comments or suggestions. Swim lessons are 25 minutes long, except for Adult and Competitive swim classes, which are 45 minutes.

Refund/Make-Up Policy:

Activity Refund Processing: Please note that a minimum of five (5) working days’ notice is required before the session begins. Refund requests have a $15 processing fee. Transferring enrollment to another session also incurs a $15 fee.

Please note: There will be no make-up classes, credits, or refunds for any missed classes due to accidents, injuries, illnesses, or personal scheduling conflicts.

Swim Lesson Registration Deadlines:

Registration deadlines are 72 hours before the session. We will not accept any registrations after the deadline has passed. It is best to register in advance to ensure your class is available.

Double Enrollment:

We do not allow enrolling for consecutive lessons in the same session period as this may prevent others from joining the program. Thank you for your cooperation.

Weekday Lessons Offered Mon-Thu

Session 1: 6/22-7/2 Session 2: 7/6-7/16 Session 3: 7/20-7/30

Offered Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu

Session 4: 8/10-9/3*PM times ONLY

Weekend Lessons

Offered Saturdays or Sundays

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Session 1: 7/11-8/2 Session 2: 8/15-9/6

Competitive Swim Lesson Times Day Weekday Weekend

Time 9:00am 9:00am

Private Lesson Times (3yrs+)

Day Weekday Weekend

Time 9:30am, 4:30pm, 7:00pm 9:30am

Fee R/NR $152/$160 $84/$93

Fee R/NR $352/$416 $208/$240

Aquatot Instructor to student ratio is 1:10.

6 month - 3 years

This interactive class is for parents and children ages 6 months - 3 years. The instructor will lead the parents through a variety of skills to teach their child. The parent is the primary instructor for their child and is required to be in the water with the child in a swimsuit. Children must wear a swim diaper under their suit. The class is designed to get the child acclimated in the water and to begin to work on entry-level swim readiness skills. Upon successful completion or age advancement the student will move into the preschool lesson program.

Preschool Instructor to student ratio is 1:4 to 1:6

3 - 5 years

Youth Instructor to student ratio is 1:6 to 1:8

6 - 12 years

Adult/Teen Instructor to student ratio is 1:6.

13+ years

Private and Skills Boost Private Instructor to student ratio is 1:1.

3+ years

This course offers swimming levels 1-3 for children ages 3-5 years. Children work on water exploration and adjustment skills such as bubble blowing, putting face in the water, and floating with support. They will progress to more advanced skills such as front crawl and back stroke. Instructor to student ratio is 1:4 to 1:6. Children who master level 3 or age up will move to a youth level class at the appropriate level to their ability.

This swim lesson program offers all swimming levels for children ages 6-12 years. Levels range from the first level in which students start to develop good attitudes and safe practices around the water all the way to Level 5 where students are swimming all the basic strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, Elementary backstroke, Sidestroke, and butterfly).

This course is designed to help teens/adults ages 13 years and up meet their swim lesson needs from beginner to advance and focusing on the individual needs of each student. Classes are 45 minutes long.

Private lessons are full session based 1 on 1 individualized instruction for ages 3 years and up looking for a more personalized approach.

These lessons are focused on individual goals and progression. Skills boost private lessons are a single 25-minute private class that focuses on 1 to 2 skills for the student’s needs.

Competitive Swim Instructor to student ratio is 1:8.

This swim lessons is for ages 6-12 years who have successfully completed Youth Level 5 and is a pre-swim team program. This will be a 45-minute structured workout focusing on competitive swim training and correcting minor stroke form.

Aquatot Lesson Times Day Weekday Weekend

Time 9:30am, 4:30pm 9:30am

Fee R/NR $101/$106 $59/$65

Adult/Teen Lesson Times Day Weekday Weekend

Time 9:00am, 7:00pm 9:00am

Fee R/NR $152/$160 $84/$93

Preschool Lesson Times Day Weekday Weekend

Time 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am, 5:00pm, 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am

Fee R/NR $101/$106 $59/$65

Youth Lesson Times Day Weekday Weekend

Time 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am, 5:00pm, 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am

Fee R/NR $101/$106 $59/$65

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